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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
AGENDA
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OPEN FORUM - 15 Minutes Prior to Official Meeting (6:15 p.m.)
The “Open Forum” segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share their
questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing on the
agenda as a public hearing is prohibited during the Open Forum as an opportunity will be provided during
consideration of that item. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Council is prohibited from
taking action since they are not in official session; however, they may schedule such items as regular
agenda items and act upon them in the future.
INVOCATION - Elder Ellis B. Louden
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 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.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
PROCLAMATIONS
2. Native American Indian Heritage Month
3. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day and Geography Awareness Week
PUBLIC HEARING
FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance #2022-20 was accomplished during
the Council meeting of October 24, 2022 and Proposed Ordinance # 2022-12 was accomplished during
the Council meeting of September 26, 2022. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council
Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government."
4. Proposed Ordinance # 2022-20 - Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article II - City
Council, Division 1. - Generally, Section 2-31. - District boundaries.
5. Proposed Ordinance #2022-12 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the
City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 630 W.
Division Street
CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
6. Regular City Council Meeting of October 24, 2022
COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. Council Committee of the Whole Report of October 25, 2022
Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
8. Debriefing/Post-Mortem on Firefly Music Festival (Presentations by the Department
of Planning and Inspections and the Dover Police Department)
9. Update on Kenton Road Project (Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager)
Utility Committee
10. Community Resources - Delaware 211 and Stand By Me (Donna Snyder-White,
United Way)
11. Annexation Request - Consideration of Utility Services for 1107 S. Bradford Street
owned by Ditko Properties LLC (AX-22-02) (Mary Ellen Gray, Director of Planning
and Inspections)
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12. Evaluation of Bids – College Road Pump Station Replacement (Jason Lyon, Director
of Water and Wastewater)
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
13. Update from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) on Membership Priorities (Tim
Mullaney, FOP President)
14. Proposed Ordinance #2022-14 - Amending Chapter 22- Buildings and Building
Regulations, Article X.- Rental Dwellings and Appendix F - Fees and Fines (Mary
Ellen Gray, Director of Planning and Inspections)
MONTHLY REPORTS - September 2022
15. City Assessor's Report
16. City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
17. City Manager’s Report
18. Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report July, August, and September
19. Fire Chief's Report August
20. Police Chief's Report
QUARTERLY REPORTS
21. Quarterly Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
FIRST READING - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. Final action by
Council will take place during the Second Reading on NOVEMBER 29, 2022. The ordinance is
available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under
"Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
22. Proposed Ordinance #2022-10 - Amending Chapter 1- General Provisions, Section 1-17-
General penalty; separate offenses; unpaid fines
23. Proposed Ordinance #2022-14 - Amending Chapter 22- Buildings and Building
Regulations, Article X.- Rental Dwellings
FIRST READING REFERRAL - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. It is
recommended for referral to the Utility Committee on November 29, 2022; the Planning Commission
for a public hearing on December 19, 2022; and that a Public Hearing before City Council be set for
January 9, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at which time the Final Reading and Council action will take place. The
ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at
www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 302-736-7008
or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
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24. Proposed Ordinance #2022-25 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the
City of Dover by changing the zoning designation from a Kent County zoning
classification to the City of Dover zoning classification as follows for three parcels on
West Denneys Road:
Parcel A: The parcel consists of 27.5834 +/- acres located on the north side of West Denneys
Road and west of Carlisle Drive. The owners are George L. Craig Jr. and Deborah J. Craig.
Property Address: 57 Rocky Road. Tax Parcel: ED-00-056.00-01-40.00-000. The property is
currently zoned AR (Agricultural Residential District) in Kent County. The proposed Zoning is
RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) and partially subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water
Protection Overlay Zone).
Parcel B: The parcel consists of 10.5661 +/- acres located on the north side of West Denneys
Road and west of Carlisle Drive. The owners are Robert G. Keller and Gloria K. Keller.
Property Address: 4085 W. Denneys Road. Tax Parcel: ED-00-056.00-01-41.00-000. The
property is currently zoned RM (Multifamily Residential District) in Kent County. The
proposed Zoning is RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) and partially subject to the
SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone).
Parcel C: The parcel consists of 1.9662 +/- acres located on the north side of West Denneys
Road and west of Carlisle Drive. The owner is Bruce A. Burkett. Property Address:
unaddressed parcel on W Denneys Road. Tax Parcel: ED-00-056.00-01-42.00-000. The
property is currently zoned AR (Agricultural Residential District). The proposed Zoning is
RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone). (Planning Reference: Annexation Application AX-
22-03 A, B, and C; First Council District).
FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the
Council Meeting of October 25, 2022. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council
Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government."
25. Proposed Ordinance #2022-18 - Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances - Budget
Amendments
CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO
29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION
OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE
TIME OF THE MEETING
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Item #1.
Certificate of Recognition
WHEREAS, following the founding of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity on the campus of Howard University in
1911, in September 1946, four men from Dover, Delaware expressed interest in joining the Fraternity. The Psi
Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., was chartered in Dover, Delaware, on November 16, 1946,
becoming the first chapter of any black Greek letter organization to be founded and chartered in the State of
Delaware; and
WHEREAS, over the years, Psi Iota Chapter has contributed to various organizations, programs, and schools,
which serve as valuable resources to the greater Dover community and the State of Delaware. For over twenty-
two years, Psi Iota has collaborated with a community partner and mentored over 200 young men who have
graduated from high school and attended some of the finest schools in the nation. Today, the Omega Gents
Program is a collaborative effort between the Brothers of Psi Iota and the HOPE Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Psi Iota Chapter continues to support and partake in several social programs for the benefit of the
local community, some of which include: a campaign promoting men to speak out against domestic violence,
sponsoring various health fairs; promoting literacy efforts; providing meals to needy families; and providing
sleeping bags to children in homeless shelters; and
WHEREAS, over 186 members have entered the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. through initiation into Psi Iota
Chapter and these members who live by the Fraternity’s motto “Friendship is essential to the soul”, have had a
noticeable presence in Dover and other communities, serving as educators, ministers, attorneys, politicians, civil
servants, executives, researchers, and social scientists, thus upholding the four cardinal principles of the
fraternity: MANHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP, PERSEVERANCE, and UPLIFT.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do
hereby commend the Psi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their invaluable community service to
the City of Dover, and extend our heartfelt congratulations as they celebrate 111 years of Omega’s
accomplishments internationally and 76 years of service in the Greater Dover Area.
November 14, 2022
Robin R. Christiansen Roy Sudler, Jr.
Mayor Council President
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Item #2.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Native American Awareness Week began in 1976, and recognition was
expanded to Congress and approved by President George H. W. Bush in 1990,
designating the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month. The
month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to
acknowledge the important contributions of Native people; and
WHEREAS, the history and culture of our nation has been significantly influenced by
American Indians and indigenous people and their contributions have enhanced the
freedom, prosperity, and greatness of America today; and
WHEREAS, Native American roots are deeply embedded in this land. A homeland loved,
nurtured, strengthened, and fought for with honor and conviction. This month and every
month, we honor the precious, strong, and enduring cultures and contributions of all
Native Americans and recommit ourselves to fulfilling the full promise of our Nation
together.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim November 2022 as
American Indian Heritage Month
and urge all our citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies,
or activities in recognition of the significant contributions the first Americans made to the
establishment and growth of the United States.
______________________________
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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FINAL READING
Item #4.
City of Dover
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE #2022-20
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
2 COUNCIL MET:
3 That Chapter 2 - Administration, Article II - City Council, Division 1 - Generally, of the Dover
4 Code, be amended by striking Section 2-31 - District Boundaries in its entirety and inserting in
5 lieu thereof a new Section 2-31 to read as follows:
6 Section 2-31. - District boundaries.
7 In order that the members of the council shall be distributed over the city, the city shall be divided
8 into four representative districts and two members of the council shall be residents of each district.
9 Such districts are to be distributed as follows:
10 (1) District 1. District 1 is defined as the area within the corporate limits of the city contained
11 within the following boundaries:
12 Beginning at the boundary line of the corporate limits of the city, at a point in the centerline
13 of McKee Road; then running in a westerly direction following the boundary line of the
14 corporate limits of the city to its intersection with the centerline of Wyoming Mill Road;
15 then running in an northerly direction with said line of Wyoming Mill Road to the to its
16 intersection with the centerline of Hazlettville Road; then in a easterly direction to its
17 intersection with the centerline of Mifflin Road; then in a northerly direction with said line
18 of Mifflin Road to the intersection with the centerline Forrest Ave; then in a easterly
19 direction to its intersection with the centerline of Saulsbury Road; then in a northerly
20 direction with said line of Saulsbury Road to its intersection with the centerline of Walker
21 Road; then in a westerly direction with said line of Walker Road to its intersection of
22 Kenton Road; then in a northerly direction with said centerline of Kenton Road to its
23 intersection with the centerline of College Road; then running in a northeasterly direction
24 with said line of College Road to its intersection with McKee Road; then in a northwesterly
25 direction with said line of McKee Road to the point of beginning, excluding within these
26 given boundaries any areas not within the corporate limits of the city.
27 (2) District 2. District 2 is defined as the area within the corporate limits of the city contained
28 within the following boundaries:
29 Beginning at the boundary line of the corporate limits of the city, at a point in the centerline
30 of Wyoming Mill Road; then running in an northernly direction with said line of Wyoming
31 Mill Road to the intersection of Hazlettville Road; then in a easterly direction to its
32 intersection with the centerline of Mifflin Road; then in a northerly direction with said line
33 of Mifflin Road to the intersection with the centerline of Forrest Avenue; then in a easterly
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34 direction to its intersection with the centerline of Saulsbury Road; then running in a
35 southerly direction with said line of Saulsbury Road to the intersection with the centerline
36 of North Street, then running in a easterly direction with said line to the intersection with
37 the centerline of South Queen Street; then running in a southerly direction with said line of
38 South Queen Street to ED05-077.13-01-27.0; then running in a easterly direction with said
39 line to the intersection of South New Street; then running in a northernly direction with said
40 line of South New Street to its intersection with the centerline of West Water Street; then
41 running with said line of West Water Street becomes East Water Street; then running with
42 said line of East Water Street in a easterly direction to the intersection of East Avenue; then
43 running northerly direction with said line of East Avenue to the centerline of the intersection
44 of Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard South; then running easterly with said line of Martin
45 Luther King Jr. Boulevard South to the easterly side of the Saint Jones River; then running
46 in a southerly direction with said line of Saint Jones River to its intersection with the
47 centerline of State Route 13; then running northeasterly with said line of State Route 13 to
48 its intersection with the centerline of East Loockerman Street; then running in a westerly
49 direction with said line of East Loockerman Street to its intersection of the centerline of the
50 Saint Jones River; then running north east with said line of the Saint Jones River to its
51 intersection with Kings Highway; then running easterly with centerline of Kings Highway
52 which become East Division Street to the intersection of John Hunn Brown Road; then
53 running in a southernly direction with said line of John Hunn Brown Road to its intersection
54 of the centerline of East Loockerman Street; then running in an easterly direction with said
55 line of East Loockerman Street to its intersection of the alley at ED05-077.06-02-73.00;
56 then westerly down the alley as said to the centerline of the intersection East Loockerman
57 Street; then northerly direction centerline on East Loockerman Street to the intersection of
58 East Division Street; then running in a northerly direction centerline of East Division Street
59 which becomes North Little Creek Road; then running in an easterly direction with said line
60 of North Little Creek Road to the eastern corporate limits of the city; then running in an
61 easterly and southerly direction with said corporate limits of the city to the place of
62 beginning, excluding within these given boundaries any areas not within the corporate limits
63 of the city.
64 (3) District 3. District 3 is defined as the area within the corporate limits of the city lying within the
65 following boundaries:
66 Beginning at the boundary line of the corporate limits of the city, at a point in the centerline of
67 North Little Creek Road; then running in a westerly direction with said line of North Little Creek
68 Road which becomes East Division Street to its intersection with the centerline of East
69 Loockerman; then running a southerly direction with said line of East Loockerman to the alley at
70 ED05-068.18-04-55.00; then running in a southwest direction with said line to its intersection with
71 the centerline of East Loockerman Street; then running in a westerly direction of East Loockerman
72 to the centerline to the intersection of John Hunn Brown Road; then in a northerly direction of
73 John Hunn Brown Road to the intersection of East Division Street; then in a westerly direction to
74 the centerline of the intersection of North Governors Avenue; then running northerly direction to
75 the intersection with the centerline of Mary Street; the running in a westerly direction with said
76 line of Mary Street to the intersection centerline of North West Street, then running in a southerly
77 direction with said line of North West Street to the intersection of West Division Street; then to
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78 the western edge of the railroad tracks; then running a northwesterly direction with the western
79 edge of the railroad tracks to the intersection of the centerline with Walker Road; then running a
80 easterly direction with said line of Walker Road to the intersection of North State Street; then
81 running in a northeasterly direction with the said line of North State Street to the centerline of State
82 Route 13; then running in a northwesterly direction with said line of State Route 13 to the
83 southeastern portion of parcel ED-05-057.01-02-01.00; then running south 57 degrees 05 minutes
84 west 620 feet to the corner of said parcel; then running north 27 degrees 12 minutes west 201.0
85 feet; then continuing north 27 degrees 12 minutes west to the intersection of the centerline of
86 Scarborough Road; then running southwesterly with said line of Scarborough Road to the westerly
87 edge of the waterway Fork Branch; then running northerly with said line of the waterway Fork
88 Branch to the southern edge of West Dennys Road; then running in a easterly direction with said
89 line of West Dennys Road to the intersection of State Route 13; then in a south westerly direction
90 with said line of State Route 13 to the corporate limits of the city; then continuing east and south
91 with the corporate limits of the city to the place of beginning, excluding within these given
92 boundaries any areas not within the corporate limits of the city.
93 (4) District 4. District 4 is defined as the area within the corporate limits of the city lying within the
94 following boundaries:
95 Beginning at a point in the west edge of State Route 13 and the southeast corner of parcel ED-05-
96 057.01-02-01.00; then running south 57 degrees 05 minutes west 620 feet to the corner of said
97 parcel; then running north 27 degrees 12 minutes west 201.0 feet; then continuing north 27 degrees
98 12 minutes west to the intersection of the centerline of Scarborough Road; then running
99 southwesterly with said line of Scarborough Road to the intersection of the waterway Fork Branch;
100 then said line of Fork Branch in a northeasterly direction to the waterway Cahoon Branch; then
101 said line of Cahoon Branch in a westerly direction to the intersection to of the centerline of West
102 Dennys Road; then running westerly with said line of West Dennys Road to the intersection of
103 McKee Road; then running southerly with said line of McKee Road to the intersection of the
104 centerline of College Road; then running westerly with said line of College Road to the intersection
105 of the centerline of Kenton Road; then running southerly with said line of Kenton Road to the
106 intersection of the centerline of Walker Road; then running north easterly with said line of Walker
107 Road to the intersection of the centerline of Saulsbury Road; then running southerly with said line
108 of Saulsbury Road to the intersection of North Street; then running easterly with said line of North
109 Street to the intersection of South Queen Street; then then running in a southerly direction with
110 said line of South Queen Street to the southern edge of ED05-077.13-01-27.0; then running in a
111 westerly direction with said line to the intersection of South New Street; then running in a northerly
112 direction with said line of South New Street to its intersection with the centerline of West Water
113 Street; then running in a easterly direction with said line West Water Street becomes East Water
114 Street; then running in easterly direction with said line of East Water Street to the centerline of the
115 intersection East Avenue; then running northly direction with said line of East Avenue to the
116 centerline of the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard South; then running westerly
117 with said line of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard South to the easterly side of the Saint Jones
118 River; then running in a southerly direction with said line of Saint Jones River to its intersection
119 with the centerline of State Route 13; then running northeasterly with said line of State Route 13
120 to the intersection with the centerline of East Loockerman Street; then running in a westerly
121 direction with said line of East Loockerman Street to the intersection of the Saint Jones River; then
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122 running northwest with said line of the Saint Jones River to the intersection of Kings Highway;
123 then running westerly with said line of Kings Highway becomes East Division Street; then running
124 with said line of East Division Street to the intersection of the centerline of North Governors
125 Avenue; then running northerly with said line of North Governors Avenue to the intersection of
126 the centerline of Mary Street; then running westerly with said line of Mary Street to the centerline
127 to the intersection of North West Street; then running southerly direction with said line of North
128 West Street to the intersection of West Division Street; then running westerly with said line of
129 West Division Street to the western edge of the railroad tracks; then running northwesterly with
130 said western edge of the railroad tracts to the intersection of the centerline of Walker Road; then
131 running in an easterly direction with said line of Walker Road to the intersection of North State
132 Street; the running in a northeasterly direction with said line of North State Street to the centerline
133 of State Route 13; then running in a northwesterly direction with said line of State Route 13 to the
134 beginning point, excluding within these given boundaries any areas not within the corporate limits
135 of the city.
136 ADOPTED: *
137 SYNOPSIS
138 In accordance with Article II - Mayor and Council, Section 5 - Council to be legislative
139 body; size; districts; terms of mayor and councilmen; qualifications, of the Charter of the
140 City of Dover, the ordinance divides the election district boundaries so that the districts are
141 nearly equal in population as shown by the most recent federal decennial census (2020).
142 This Ordinance is not in accordance with the 1988 Consent Decree (Order), the ordinance
143 does not maintain a black majority district of at least a 65% black population and a majority
144 black voting age population. This Ordinance was drafted upon a legal opinion received
145 from the City Solicitor due to the change in the 2020 census data allowing persons to select
146 more than one race and not being able to be counted towards the percentage of African
147 American population.
148 (SPONSORS: SUDLER, ROCHA, HUGG)
149 Actions History:
150 November 14, 2022 – Public Reading/Final Reading
151 October 24, 2022 - Public Hearing/First Reading
152 September 27, 2022 - Election Board Meeting
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Item #5.
FINAL READING
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-12
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF
2 THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
3 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 630 WEST DIVISION STREET
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property
5 within the limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use
7 of a 1.0853 (47,275.3 SF) acre property described below from C-3 (Service Commercial Zone)
8 and COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and COZ-1
9 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
11 CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
12 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
13 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
14 C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-2A (Limited
15 Central Commercial Zone) and COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) on that property located at
16 630 W. Division Street (on the south side of W. Division Street opposite Ridgely Street),
17 consisting of 1.0853 (47,275.3 SF) acre parcel, owned by Silver Linings Holding
18 Corporation.
19 (Part of Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.08-01-40.01-000; Planning Reference: Z-22-03; Fourth Council District)
20 ADOPTED: *
21 Actions History
22 November 14, 2022 - Scheduled for Final Reading - City Council
23 September 26, 2022 - First Reading - City Council
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Item #5.
PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT
Public Hearing Before the Dover City Council
November 14, 2022
Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of October 17, 2022
With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review
Applicant/Owner: Silver Linings Holdings Corp. c/o Tolano Anderson
Address: 630 W. Division Street, Dover DE
Location: South side of W. Division Street opposite Ridgely Street
Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.08-01-40.01-000
Size: 1.0853 acres (47,275.3 SF.)
Present Use: Professional Office
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Mixed-Use
Present Zoning: C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay
Zone)
Proposed Zoning: C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone)
Request: To amend the zoning of the 1.08+/- acre parcel at 630 W. Division
Street, Dover DE 19904 from C-3 to C-2A. The proposed use is
residential/office mix.
File Number: Z-22-03
Ordinance Number: 2022-12
Planning Commission
Recommendation: The Application Z-22-03 for Rezoning Lands of Silver Linings
Holding LLC consisting of 1.0853 acres at 630 West Division Street
was represented by Mr. Tolano Anderson (representative of property
ownership). A Public Hearing was conducted on October 17, 2022
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Z-21-03 Lands of Silver Linings Holdings LLC at 630 W. Division Street: Rezoning
PC Recommendation Report of October 17, 2022
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where two members of the public spoke regarding the Rezoning
application. The Planning Commission’s motion to recommend
approval of the proposed Rezoning from C-3/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1
resulted in a vote 8-0 in favor. (Draft Meeting Minutes attached.)
APPLICATION: Z-22-03 Lands of Silver Linings Holding LLC at 630 W. Division Street
This Rezoning Application was referred to the Planning Commission as per Zoning Ordinance,
Article 10 §5. The Planning Commission is required to provide a Review Report to City Council.
I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
This Rezoning Application consists of one parcel of land totaling 1.0853 acres (47,275.3 SF+/-)
located on the south side of W. Division Street opposite the intersection with Ridgely Street. The
property is zoned C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay
Zone). The proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) while remaining
subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The owner of record is Silver Linings Holding
Corporation c/o Tolano Anderson. Property Address: 630 W. Division Street. Tax Parcel: ED-
05-076.08-01-40.01-000.
Existing Property:
The property has frontage along West Division Street to the north and contains a two-story
professional office building of 19,400 SF. Vehicle access to the site is via a shared access with the
neighboring property to the east (650 West Division Street) off of West Division Street. There is a
sidewalk along the West Division Street frontage and almost the entire property is either paved or
covered by the existing building. The applicant is seeking rezoning to C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone). This application only seeks rezoning of the property from C-3 to C-2A; the
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) designation will remain.
Previous Applications:
In 2020, this property was subject to Rezoning Application Z-20-03 Lands of Telano D.
Anderson at 630 West Division Street, which sought to rezone the property from the existing C-3
(Service Commercial Zone) to IO (Institutional and Office Zone) while retaining the COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone) designation. The rezoning was sought to allow for the establishment of
an Emergency Shelter which is a permitted use in the IO zoning district. The Z-20-03 Rezoning
Application received a Recommendation of Approval from the Planning Commission at their
November 2020 meeting. However, the Application was ultimately denied by the City Council at
their December 14, 2020 Meeting and the Rezoning of the property to IO was consequently not
permitted.
In 2021, the property was subject to Rezoning Application Z-21-03 Lands of Silver Linings
Holding Corporation at 630 W. Division Street, which sought to rezone the property from C-3
(Service Commercial Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) while retaining the
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) designation. The Z-21-03 Rezoning Application received a
Recommendation of Approval from the Planning Commission at their April 19, 2021 Meeting.
However, the motion for Rezoning failed at the City Council Meeting of May 10, 2021 and the
property remained zoned C-3 and COZ-1.
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Surrounding Land Uses
The surrounding parcels are all zoned commercial. The property immediately adjacent on the
east and south of the subject property is zoned C-3 (Service Commercial zone) and contains a
mini-storage facility. Immediately adjacent to the west is another property zoned C-3 which
contains a car wash facility. Across West Division Street to the north are properties again zoned
C-3 and also C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone), containing a variety of commercial
uses. The subject property, as well as the surrounding parcels have a Land Use Category of
Mixed Use. This is with the exception of the parcels to north and east of the subject property
(across West Division Street but immediately east of Ridgely Street) which have a Land Use
Category of Industrial.
II. COMPRENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW
In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Plan (Map 12-1) recommends that this
property be used for Mixed Use. The goals and recommendations for Mixed Use Areas Land
Use are listed in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan excerpts presented below:
Goals: Mixed Land Use
The overall goals for Mixed Use areas are:
1. Encourage creation of neighborhood centers.
2. Within the close-knit neighborhood fabric there are opportunities for the creation of
urban centers. These centers should be established along major roadways and feature
mixed use development, pedestrian-friendly public environments, and opportunities for
connection to future transit.
3. In order to encourage non-automobile access to the center, the activities should be
clustered within a one-half mile radius (or 10-minute walk) and be located so as to draw
upon residents from a number of surrounding neighborhoods.
4. Develop strategies that will encourage the creation of well-defined public street spaces
and pedestrian-friendly village areas that encourage walking and bicycle use. This may
include on-street and behind building parking, and the creation of build-to lines for new
development.
5. Improve access that limits public access to open spaces areas such as pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit networks to parks and natural areas.
6. Encourage the Mixed Use of residential and commercial uses in the Downtown area.
The following is an excerpt from the 2019 Comprehensive Plan regarding Mixed Use land uses
(page 12-8):
Recommendation for Downtown Dover – Historic Core and Center City: Mixed Use Area:
Downtown Dover is the City’s primary Mixed Use area. The historic City center clustered around
The Green dates back as early as the 1700s. It expands to also include the traditional City pattern
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of grid streets which developed during the 19th and early 20th centuries. As a result of its earlier
development, Downtown Dover, like many other historic cities, includes a variety of intermingled
land uses. The Downtown area, which includes the traditional Loockerman Street business
district, is broadly bounded by Wesley College on the north, the railroad tracks on the west,
Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital on the south, and St. Jones River on the east. It includes a
street level mix of residential, commercial, office, cultural, and institutional uses.
Downtown Dover is the traditional and symbolic center of the community and is vitally important
to the overall image and identity of the City. As the State’s office complex and other businesses
and services make Downtown the largest area of employment in the City, Downtown Dover is
vital to the economy. It is important to preserve the area as a safe, convenient, and aesthetically
pleasing business environment. Downtown provides a unique and affordable commercial
environment where locally owned businesses reflect the small-town nature of the community.
Downtown also provides a residential environment with a wide variety of housing types near
commercial, cultural, education, and employment resources. The age of the buildings and
infrastructure in the Downtown area requires special attention and incentives to assist in continual
use and revitalization activities. Downtown lacks the vibrancy of years gone by and its
revitalization will hinge on mixed land uses and developing a commercial niche. Removal of
blighted conditions, rehabilitation and redevelopment of traditional residential areas, and
reestablishment of neighborhood identity will be important components of the City’s strategies
and initiatives.
The goal of the Land Development Plan is to enhance the role of Downtown Dover as a major
employment, residential and commercial center as well as the symbolic and cultural heart of the
community. Efforts should strive to recognize its unique heritage and historic resources and to
provide for mixed use development allowing greatest variation of uses, Activities to reestablish
the economic and social vitality of Downtown neighborhoods are encouraged.
The Rezoning Request to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) is consistent with the Land
Use Classification of Mixed Use. Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix (from the 2019
Comprehensive Plan) specifies that the following zones are compatible with this Land Use
classification. See the excerpt from Table 12-1 given below. It is noted that the Mixed Use Land
Use Category identifies a number of zoning districts that allow for a mix of commercial,
institutional, and residential uses.
C-2 (Central Commercial) (Downtown Redevelopment Target Area Only)
C-2A (Limited Central Commercial)
TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design)
C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
C-1A (Limited Commercial)
RGO (General Residence and Office) (Downtown Redevelopment Target Area
Only)
Mixed-Use R-8 (One Family Residence)
R-10 (One Family Residence)
RG-1 (General Residence)
RG-2 (General Residence)
RG-4 (General Resident - Multi-Story Apartments)
C-3 (Service Commercial)
CPO (Commercial and Professional Office)
IO (Institutional and Office)
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III. ZONING REVIEW
Request for C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) Zoning
The following description of the C-2A zoning district is provided from Article 3 §14 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
Article 3 Section 14. – Limited Central Commercial Zone (C-2A).
14.1 Uses permitted. No building or premises shall be used and no building or part of a building shall be
erected, which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the
following:
(a) Retail Stores
(b) Business, professional or government offices
(c) Personal service establishments.
(d) Restaurants.
(e) Service establishments.
(f) Hotels.
(g) Places of public assembly.
(h) Drive-throughs.
(i) One family residences, including attached and semi-detached dwellings, complying with the
bulk standards of the RG-1 (General Residence) zone.
(j) Apartments and multi-family dwellings
14.2 Conditional Uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning
commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in article
10, section 1:
(a) Parking lots and parking structures as a principal use on suitably landscaped lots.
(b) Fuel pumps accessory to a permitted use.
14.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than off street
parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for outdoor eating areas
associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the city planner.
14.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article 5,
section 8.1.
14.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10,
section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or
enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change of
use.
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
The purpose and requirements of the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) are given in Article 3 §27
of the Zoning Ordinance. The COZ-1 regulations include the following:
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Article 3 Section 21. – Corridor overlay zone 1 (COZ-1).
27.1 Purpose. The corridor overlay zone (COZ) is established for the following reasons:
(a) To promote superior urban corridor development and the highest quality built environment;
(b) To foster coordination and linkage among corridor properties and with adjacent lands;
(c) To preserve the functionality and efficiency of the roadway for traffic movement; and
(d) To achieve a visually balanced streetscape environment which is friendly to the pedestrian
and motorist alike.
27.2 Superior urban design. For the purposes of this ordinance the term "superior urban design"
shall meet the following criteria:
(a) Superior urban design places a strict and primary importance on the pedestrian. The concept
should lend itself to interconnectivity while presenting building structures as aspects of the street,
not simply islands existing in the "sea of roads". The design should encourage fewer car-trips, as
well as promote automobile trips on an interconnected local street system rather than trips that
utilize the arterials. In demonstrating superior urban design, an applicant must show that the plan
presented exceeds the requirements of the zoning ordinance in at least two of the following
areas:
(i) Transportation amenities for bicycles, pedestrians and transit that exceed those required
by the zoning ordinance;
(ii) Architectural features including, but not limited to: LEED-certified buildings; unique
architecture not replicated in other locations; use of architectural elements such as entry
porticos, porte-cocheres, colonnades, cornices, porch columns and balusters, band courses,
coins, water tables and other trim that enhances visual quality and function of the structure;
and use of the highest-quality construction materials.
(iii) Landscaping that exceeds the requirements of this section, including robust use of trees,
shrubbery, and flowering plants to screen parked cars; water gardens and ponds;
arboretums; tree preservation measures;
(iv) Public spaces and art including, but not limited to, sculpture, memorials, murals, public
court yards and pocket parks, and fountains;
(v) Green technologies for stormwater management, as well as green energy technologies
such as geothermal heating and cooling and solar energy supplies.
(b) The city planner shall develop policy guidance on how the concept of superior urban design
will be evaluated.
27.3 Zone boundaries. The COZ encompasses the lands adjacent to the following roadways as
outlined on the City of Dover Zoning Map as set forth in article 2, section 2 of this ordinance:
(a) Delaware Route 8 (Forrest and Division Streets) from the railroad tracks in a westerly direction
to the city limit line.
(b) McKee/Saulsbury Road (County Road 156) from the intersection at Dennys Road (County
Road 100) in a southerly direction to the terminal intersection with West North Street (County
Road 73).
27.4 Permitted uses. Land use shall be governed by those provisions of this ordinance related to the
specific zoning district designations of each property as depicted on the zoning map.
27.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10,
section 2 shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or enlargement of
all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change in use. When the
zoning district regulations specify that a particular use requires conditional use approval in
accordance with article 10, section 1, the provisions of that article shall apply. Site development plans
and conditional use site plans for properties within the COZ shall reflect compliance with the
development guidelines of this article, in addition to all other applicable codes and regulations.
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27.6 Development guidelines.
27.61 Setbacks:
a. Front yards.
Residential Nonresidential
Min. Max. Min. Max.
McKee/Saulsbury 60' to 80' 40' to 50' *
Route 8—Artis Drive to Mifflin Road 60' to 80' None
Route 8—Mifflin Road to Saulsbury Road 40' to 60' 40' to 60' *
Route 8—Saulsbury Road to R.R. line 20' to 30' 20' to 30'
Subdivision streets (Setback provisions of article 4 shall apply)
* When the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning commission through the
site plan review process that the proposal involves a superior urban design, the maximum
setback may be increased to no more than 90 feet from the property line on Route 8 from Mifflin
Road to Saulsbury Road and on McKee and Saulsbury Roads.
27.62 Building placement. Buildings shall be situated on the property so as to maximize the use of the
frontage along the roadway and shall have the longest side of the building arranged parallel and square
to the roadway. When the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning commission that,
due to specific constraints related to lot configuration, alternative building placements may be permitted.
27.63 Parking.
(a) Location. Parking shall not be permitted to be situated within the front yard, nor between the right-
of-way line and the building, except in the following instances:
(i) Automobile service stations;
(ii) Properties in a shopping center (SC) zoning district, in which case, parking may be permitted
between the building and the roadway, provided that such parking [shall] be limited to five rows of
single parking spaces between the road and the storefront;
(iii) When the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning commission through
the site plan review process that the design presented involves a superior urban design, parking
may be permitted between the building and the street, provided that such parking within this area
shall be adequately landscaped and screened from the roadway.
(b) Required number of spaces. See specific district requirements in article 4.
(c) Layout.
(i) Parking lots shall be arranged in such a manner so that not more than 20 parking spaces in a
row shall be permitted without a landscaped island. No more than six rows of 20 spaces shall be
provided without provision for a landscaped median. Parking islands shall be a minimum of ten
feet wide and planting medians shall be no less than eight feet wide.
(ii) There shall be a landscaped buffer area of at least 12 feet in width between the building and
parking lot and drive areas. The buffer area shall include provisions for a sidewalk of at least six
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feet and no greater than eight feet in width. The buffer area and sidewalk shall be grade
separated from the parking lot by concrete curbing of at least six inches in height.
(d) Landscaping. Design shall be simple and easy to maintain and shall consist of a combination of
hardy canopy trees, low evergreen shrubs and turf grass, and shall be designed in accordance with
landscape guidelines set forth in article 5, section 15 of this ordinance and as follows:
(i) Interior landscaping. A minimum of five percent of the interior area of a parking lot shall be
reserved for landscape purposes. This provision shall include the landscaping of all required
parking islands and medians. Shade trees shall be incorporated within the landscaped islands
whenever and wherever practicable.
(ii) Parking lot screening adjacent to public right-of-way. Low profile screening shall be required
when parking spaces would result in vehicles facing onto the roadway. Screening may consist of
a low wall, evergreen hedge with a minimum height of two feet at the time of planting, planted
three feet apart on center, and a maximum height of three feet at maturity, or earth berm. Should
a low wall be used, such wall shall be accompanied by evergreen shrub plantings on the roadway
side of the wall and spaced ten feet apart on center.
(iii) Reserved.
27.64 Site access.
(a) Entrance width and radii. Site entrances shall have a minimum width of 24 feet. Entrances
involving a median divider shall be at least 35 feet in width. Entrance radii shall be a minimum of
15 feet and a maximum of 25 feet.
(b) Number of entrances and curb cut spacing. One curb cut shall be permitted for each street
which abuts a site. For sites with street frontage in excess of 300 linear feet, one additional curb
cut may be permitted. For sites with street frontage in excess of 600 linear feet, two additional
curb cuts may be permitted.
Multiple curb cuts on a property shall have a minimum spacing distance in accordance with the
following schedule:
Speed Limit Maximum Spacing (Ft.)
25 105
30 125
35 150
40 185
45 230
50 275
(c) [Shared access.] Shared access shall be provided, whenever possible, for entrances to
adjoining uses, including residential driveways.
(d) [Cross access.] Cross access shall be provided among abutting uses of similar use
categories, whenever possible, to provide linkage between properties as an alternative to re-
entering the corridor to access both existing and future neighboring properties.
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(e) Entrance locations for adjoining properties. Commercial site entrances shall be no closer than
25 feet to an adjoining property which is zoned residential and no closer than ten feet to an
adjoining property which is in a nonresidential zoning category.
27.65 [Signs.] Signs shall meet the regulations found in article 5, section 4, supplementary sign
regulations.
27.66 Building height.
(a) Buildings shall be limited in overall height to 35 feet and shall not exceed two stories.
27.67 Open space and landscaping.
(a) Lot coverage. Each lot shall have a minimum of 25 percent of the lot area dedicated to be
landscaped open space. A lesser amount of landscaped open space may be permitted when it
can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the planning commission, through the site plan review
process, that, due to lot configuration and existing built conditions, the required minimum is
impractical.
(b) Frontage. Each lot shall have a landscaped open space of at least 25 feet in width, measured
from the back of curb along the entire frontage of the lot, except at points of site access. Trees
shall be provided along the frontage perimeter at a minimum rate of one tree for each 50 linear
feet of frontage.
(c) Side and rear yards. A minimum of 15 feet of landscaped open space shall be provided along
all side and rear lot lines when abutting a residential use and a minimum of five feet when
abutting a nonresidential use. Tree plantings shall be provided along all nonfrontage perimeters
at a minimum rate of one tree for each 75 linear feet.
(d) Stormwater detention ponds. Detention ponds may be counted toward the minimum 25
percent open space area, provided that such ponds are designed to emulate natural features by
incorporating irregular outline, gradual slopes (no greater than 1:4), and appropriate landscape
plantings.
(e) Landscaping. Landscaped open spaces shall be designed in accordance with the provisions
of this section, as well as the landscaping guidelines as set forth in article 5, section 9 of this
ordinance.
(f) Screening. The following items shall be located so as to minimize visibility from the roadway,
adjacent properties and other public areas, and shall be screened from public view:
(1) Service bays;
(2) Loading docks and platforms;
(3) Rooftop utilities;
(4) Satellite dishes;
(5) Dumpsters;
(6) Storage areas.
(g) Standard for tree plantings. Trees shall be of a high canopy variety and shall be limbed to a
minimum height of 12 feet above grade at maturity.
(h) Standards for shrubbery. Shrubbery shall be of a low evergreen variety and shall be limited to
use as foundation plantings and for screening purposes.
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(i) Standards for ground cover. Ground cover shall be limited to turf and ornamental grasses and
ornamental evergreen ground cover plantings within required landscape areas.
27.68 Lot configuration. All lots within the corridor overlay district created after the enactment of this
section shall conform to the following:
(a) Minimum lot area [shall be] 10,000 square feet. Service stations [shall have a minimum lot
area of] 20,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet. In the C-3 (service commercial) district, the minimum lot
depth shall be 150 feet.
(c) Minimum road frontage shall be at least 100 feet. In the C-3 (service commercial) district, the
minimum road frontage shall be 150 feet.
27.69 Architectural review. The side of any building which faces the corridor (or corridors) shall be
referred to as the "corridor elevation." Buildings in the COZ-1 shall be designed to front on the
corridor, and the corridor elevation shall contain architectural elements traditionally associated with
the front of a building. Blank walls without functioning windows are prohibited along the corridor.
Windows must be incorporated into the overall design concept of the corridor elevation. Providing one
or several small windows on a large corridor elevation shall not constitute compliance with this
ordinance.
A "functioning window" shall be defined as a window which lets light into the interior of the structure,
and is integrated and related to the interior layout of the space. In addition to functioning windows, the
corridor elevation shall have the following elements:
(a) A primary entrance door or doors (except for loading doors).
(b) A primary entrance feature, such as a porch, portico, awning, entrance walk, or other similar
feature.
In addition, the corridor elevation shall have one of the following elements:
(a) Landscaping integrated into the building design concept.
(b) Architectural or urban design elements which link adjacent structures together, such as
plazas, walkways, colonnades, or similar features.
(c) Architectural relief, such as vertical and horizontal offsets in exterior wall elevations, band
courses, lintels and sill courses, cornices, and the like, to create shadow lines.
The applicant shall submit 12 copies of the corridor elevation at the time of application. The city
planner or his/her designee shall determine whether compliance with the provisions of this ordinance
has been achieved.
27.7 Properties located on a corner lot with two frontages within the Corridor Overlay Zone. When a
property is located on the corner of two corridors within the Corridor Overlay Zone, only one of the
two corridors shall be subject to the requirements of Section 27.61 Setbacks and Section 27.63
Parking, Subsection (a) Location. The frontage of the property on which the identifiable front of the
building is located shall be the frontage that is subject to the requirements of Section 27.61 And
Section 27.63, Subsection (a). In designing the site, in order to qualify for the relief under this
subsection, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning commission that the
design incorporates the principles of superior urban design as defined in Section 27.2.
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IV. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING STAFF:
This Request is to rezone lands from C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) to C-2A (limited Central
Commercial Zone). The permitted uses allowed in the current zoning district of C-3 focus on
offices, service related uses and establishments, and some industrial and manufacturing uses with
limitations; residential uses are not permitted. the C-2A zone consists of a much broader mix of
uses in both the commercial and residential sectors. The permitted uses in the C-2A zone that are
commercial uses include retail, office, personal service & service establishments, restaurants,
hotels, and places of assembly. The C-2A zone also includes permitted uses that are residential in
nature including one-family residences (detached dwellings and duplex units), apartments and
multi-family dwellings (more than 2 dwelling units in same building). The C-2A zone also
includes conditional uses (uses subject to a specific review process for approval) for parking lots
and parking structures and fuel pumps accessory to a permitted use.
Staff recommends that the Rezoning be granted to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
while retaining the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) as requested, as the proposed zoning is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the Mixed Use land use classification. The Division
Street corridor is a main east-west roadway though the northern core of Downtown Dover where
a mix of commercial and residential type activities could be expected to serve the community.
The neighboring blocks already include mix of commercial businesses (offices, restaurant,
funeral home); service establishments (car wash, laundromat, motor vehicle services); and a
variety of residential options. The area includes a range of transportation modes and
opportunities (vehicle, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle). This area is the beginning of the
Downtown commercial area. There is existing infrastructure for water, sanitary sewer, and
electric services and the police, fire, and emergency medical services service the area.
Staff also recommends that the property remain subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
due to its frontage on West Division Street. The purposes of the COZ-1 are to promote superior
urban corridor development; to foster coordination and linkage among corridor properties; to
preserve functionality and efficiency of the roadway for traffic movement; and to achieve a
visually balanced streetscape environment friendly to the pedestrian and motorist. (Zoning
Ordinance, Article 3 §27). The design and landscaping requirements of the COZ-1 can enhance
the appearance along the corridor.
Planning Staff also notes that this corridor was the focus of a 2015 charette study documented in
the Division Street/Forest Street Dover Capital Gateway Plan and Design Book. With a goal of
creating/improving the Division Street corridor as a welcoming, vibrant gateway and revitalizing
this segment of Central Dover, the Study is offers guiding principles and objectives related to
transportation, land use/urban design, regulatory, and social/process. This Rezoning Request is
an opportunity for the Study’s implementation actions as part of any future activities to reimage
and rehabilitate an existing property/building.
This Rezoning Request does not grant approval of a specific use for the property but makes its
land use subject to a listing of uses permitted and potential conditional uses as allowed in the
C-2A zoning district. Staff notes that any potential development for the site or changes of use for
the existing building would have to be in line with the zoning classification and would similarly
have to follow all development design guidelines of the Zoning Ordinance. Were the Application
for Rezoning to be recommended by the Planning Commission and subsequently approved by
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the City Council, the applicant would still have to submit Site Development Plans and/or Permits
for review for any new use of the site or the building.
Any non-conformity of the existing buildings’ uses and placement regarding the bulk standards
of the C-2A would be subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Article 7 –
Nonconforming Buildings and Uses. Any development of the property once zoned C-2A would
be subject to the bulk standards and provisions and the review processes for site development.
This recommendation is being made without that benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding
landowners and residents. A public hearing is required on this matter and the Planning
Commission should give those comments consideration.
V. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW FOR RECOMMENDATION
This Rezoning Application is a request for a zoning map amendment which changes the zoning
district of a property. The Planning Commission as part of their public hearing and review
process will provide a recommendation on the rezoning request to City Council. As part of the
process outlined in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 5, the Planning Commission must
evaluate the following factors when considering the request:
Article 10 § 5.36 Report of the planning commission. Regarding each application for a
zoning map amendment, the planning commission shall provide a report to the city council
stating a recommended action with regards to the proposed amendment, along with the
commission's evaluation of the following factors:
(A) Whether the uses permitted by the proposed change would be compatible with the
existing uses and zones in the area concerned;
(B) Whether adequate public services and infrastructure exist or can be created or
expanded to serve the needs of any additional demand as a result of such change; and
(C) Whether the proposed change is in accordance with the city's current comprehensive
plan.
A Recommendation Report from the Planning Commission is to be forwarded to City Council
for their consideration of the Rezoning Application. This document and its attachments make up
the Recommendation Report.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
At the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Planning Commission Meeting of October 17, 2022, the
Application Z-22-03 was represented by Mr. Tolano Anderson as a representative of the property
owner Silver Linings Holding LLC. The applicant presented their request for rezoning. During the
Public Hearing, two members of the public spoke, and no written comments were received.
Speaking from the public, Mr. Terrance Nichols of Bennie Smith Funeral Home spoke in favor;
and Mr. Victor Giangrant of Westside Car Wash expressed concerns of about activities in the
neighborhood (panhandlers, trespassing, etc.) and his opposition to the rezoning.
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The Planning Commission’s motion was to recommend approval for Rezoning application
Z-22-03 Lands of Silver Linings Holdings LLC from C-3/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1 and
resulted in vote of 8-0 in favor of rezoning. The reasons cited for the approval include
consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan; the compatibility with the existing zoning
and uses of adjacent areas; the presence of existing public services and infrastructure.
See also the included excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the October 17, 2022 Planning
Commission meeting. The comments received from the other member agencies of the
Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided.
VI. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Rezoning application does not represent
Site Development Plan approval. Following any decision made by City Council in regard to
this Rezoning, then an application for a Site Plan, Subdivision Plan, and/or appropriate
Building Permits must be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the establishment of
a use, development activity, or any construction activity on the site. The applicant should
contact the Planning Staff to determine the appropriate review process for any proposed
projects.
2) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Rezoning application does not represent a
Building Permit, Demolition Permit, Sign Permit, or other construction activity permit
approval. A separate application submission is required before issuance of permits by the City
of Dover.
3) The applicant shall be aware that any future use of the existing structures may be subject to a
separate permitting or licensing process through the City of Dover Licensing and Permitting
Division. All businesses operating in the City of Dover are required to obtain a City of Dover
Business License. Certain types of uses also require a Public Occupancy Permit or Rental
Dwelling Permits.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Zoning Map Exhibit
• Application Z-22-03 Submission:
o Rezoning Exhibit Plan Sheet
• Development Advisory Committee Comments from City of Dover Departments of Public
Works and Water & Wastewater, Electric Department, City Office of the Fire Marshal,
DelDOT, and Kent Conservation District
• Excerpt from DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2022
• Proposed Ordinance #2022-12
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
APPLICATION: Lands of Silver Linings Holding Corporation at 630 W. Division Street
FILE #: Z-22-03
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater
CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025
CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL
1. Our office has no objections to the proposed rezoning of tax parcel ED-05-076.08-01-40.01-000. Any redevelopment shall
adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook and the Specifications, Standards & Procedures for Public Works
Construction. Impact fees may be applied to this property.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL
1. None
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL
1. None
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE
P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEP 28, 2022
APPLICATION: Lands of Silver Linings Holding Corporation at 630 W.
Division Street
FILE #: Z-22-03
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department
CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services & System Ops Superintendent
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-674-7568
CONTACT EMAIL #: sburgett@dover.de.us
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE
WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC
Our office has no objection to the rezoning of: ED-05-076.08-01-40.01-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC
1. Should this site be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be
responsible for all costs associated with providing the appropriate meter / service to this site based upon the
use including any necessary system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of electric and
meters will be assessed at that time.
2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook.
https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/27/media/13108.pdf.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC
1. None.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON
AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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APPLICATION: Lands of Silver Linings Holding Corporation at 630 W Division St.
FILE #: Z-22-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proposal is a rezoning application. This office has no objections to this.
2. The installation of natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, valves, and LP gas bottles shall be
protected from impact damage by impact protection. Natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators,
and valves located inside structures shall have impact protection, except when located in
separate protected utility rooms.
Dimensions of bollards. Bollards shall be a minimum of six-inch diameter filled with concrete. The
bollard shall be set into the ground at a depth of at least 36 inches (three ft.) embedded in
concrete at a minimum of 18 inches surrounding the bollard. The bollards must be a least 48
inches (four ft.) in height above the finish grade elevation. Any deviation of the stated
requirements must be approved by the fire marshal and/or chief building inspector. The above
dimensions shall serve as the requirement for installation; however, the fire marshal and/or chief
building inspector shall have the authority to require more stringent dimensions to fit the needs
of devices warranting impact protection.
Color of bollards. Bollards should be of the following colors; yellow, amber or orange. All colors
shall be of fluorescent or have a reflective coating. Any deviation of the stated requirements must
be approved by the fire marshal and/chief building inspector.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 46-4)
3. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for
conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley,
shall have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color
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to the background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance
with the following:
One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four
inches in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of
the front entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals,
all numbers shall be Arabic numerals.
Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when
identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings
with apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses.
Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location,
numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so
as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall
be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic
numerals.
Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in
height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the
street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the
parking lot,
property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so
that the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be
posted on the property at or near the property line or driveway to said building,
color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on
each building in the complex,
Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals,
Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite
number affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which
corresponds with that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344)
4. All required means of egress shall have an exit discharge consisting of a non-slip surface and
leading to and terminating at a public way. NFPA 101
5. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan.
6. Full building and fire plan review is required.
7. Separate building permits/plans submission will be required for each building and/or tenant fit
out. If the permit submission is for a “shell” a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued.
Separate plans and permits submissions will be required for each “tenant fit out” at which time a
Certificate of Occupancy will be issued upon compliance/completion of each “tenant fit out”.
Each “shell” will require a fire permit for sprinkler and fire alarm if applicable. Those systems (for
the “shell”) must be accepted into service prior to any “tenant fit out” fire permits being issued.
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8. Construction or renovations cannot be started until building plans are approved.
9. Fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, hoods, exhaust ducts, and hood suppression
systems require a fire permit from the Fire Marshal’s Office. This work cannot be started until
the permit is approved.
ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:
1. Proposed future occupancy classification is unknown. Once determined,
additional comments will apply.
2. If there is a change in occupancy classification, plans from an authorized/licensed
design professional are required to be submitted to the Chief Building Inspector
showing how code compliance will be achieved with the new occupancy. This
submittal needs to be approved by the Chief Building Inspector.
3. There was site work completed without proper approvals. Please obtain proper
approvals and correct the site work (currently interferes with egress from the
building, see item # 4 listed above).
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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APPLICATION: Lands of Silver Linings Holding Corporation
FILE#: Z-22-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Ryan Schroder PHONE#: 302-760-2674
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THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any
crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications
leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and
regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department.
Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin
permit process.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. DelDOT has no objection to rezoning.
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KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG
CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
OCTOBER 2022
APPLICATION: Lands of Silver Linings Holding Corporation at 630 W. Division Street
FILE #: Z-22-03
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: Kate Owens
PHONE: (302) 608 – 5370
EMAIL: stormwater@kentcd.org
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN
CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY
AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Kent Conservation District has no objection to the proposed rezoning of the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
Soil disturbance (e.g. clearing, grading, excavations, tree clearing, or stoning) equal to or greater than
5,000 square feet requires a Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan to be submitted and approved by
the Kent Conversation District prior to the commencement of disturbance.
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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
October 17, 2022
Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft
The Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, October 17, 2022
at 7:00 PM as an In-Person Meeting and also using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx.
The Meeting Session was conducted with Chair Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members present were
Mr. Cooper, Mr. Roach (virtual), Mrs. Denney, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Baldwin, Mrs. Welsh (virtual),
Mrs. Malone (virtual) and Mrs. Maucher. Dr. Jones was absent.
Staff members present were Mrs. Mary Ellen Gray, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, and Mrs.
Kristen Mullaney. Also present were Ms. Patricia Kelleher and Mr. Tolano Anderson. Speaking
from the public was Mr. Terrance Nichols and Mr. Victor Giangrant.
NEW APPLICATIONS
Z-22-03 Lands of Silver Linings Holding Corporation at 630 W. Division Street – Public
Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council for a rezoning application for a parcel
of land consisting of 1.0853 acres (47,275.3 SF +/-). The property is zoned C-3 (Service
Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is
C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
The property is located on the south side of West Division Street and opposite the intersection
with Ridgely Street. The owner of record is Silver Linings Holding Corporation c/o Tolano
Anderson. Property Address: 630 W. Division Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.08-01-40.01-000.
Council District 4. Ordinance #2022-12. This property was the subject of Rezoning Application
Z-20-03 that was unsuccessful in its rezoning request for IO (Institutional and Office Zone) with
COZ-1 in November-December 2020. This property was also subject to Rezoning Application Z-
21-03 that was unsuccessful in its rezoning request for C-2A with COZ-1 in May 2021.
Representatives: Mr. Tolano Anderson, part of the ownership group Silver Linings Holding
Corp.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this a request for Rezoning. As mentioned, this is the property
at 630 W. Division Street. It is on the south side of Division Street and is 1.0853 acres in size.
Currently, the property is zoned C-3 (Service Commercial Zone), and the area is subject to the
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The Rezoning request is to go to C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) remaining subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). As noted, this
property is found on the south side of Division Street basically opposite the intersection with
Ridgely Street. The existing property does include a large multi-story professional office
building and is improved with a parking lot area already. The request is for rezoning; and we are
just looking at the zoning of the property, not for any future development activity at the site. Our
Planning Office report did note that this property has been the subject of several other Rezoning
requests in the last few years that were unsuccessful. This evening, their request for C-2A
(Limited Central Commercial Zone). The first thing that we look at with any Rezoning
application is the compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Looking to the 2019 Comprehensive
Plan, the Land Development Plan Map gives this a Mixed-Use land use category. This land use
category of Mixed-Use is what is predominantly found in the Downtown Dover area. The
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Mixed-Use land use category has a number of zoning classifications that would be compliant
with that land use category and C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) is one of them. The C-
2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) from a use perspective, is outlined in the Zoning
Ordinance in Article 3, Section 14. It is truly a mix of commercial uses as well as some
opportunities for residential. With reference to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone), it is placed
on several corridors including portions of Division Street. It is to focus on the design of
improvements to properties along that corridor including opportunities for improvements in
landscaping and design placement of things like the building and parking. It does not regulate
use, but really how the property is developed. Planning Staff is providing a recommendation in
regards to this Rezoning. They note that while its current zoning of C-3 (Service Commercial
Zone) focuses more on offices and service-related uses and some limited industrial and
manufacturing, the C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) does not allow for residential uses. The C-
2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) is a much broader mix of uses both in the commercial
and residential sectors. With that, we find that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and
it is along a major East/West roadway that is coming into the Downtown that includes a mix of
commercial and residential type activities that you would expect to find in that area. There is a
range of transportation modes available in this general area from vehicular traffic, sidewalks and
there is also a bicycle way along Division Street in that area too. We do recommend that it
remain subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) because that classification strives to
promote superior corridor development with its requirements for design and landscaping
considerations. We do want to note that their Rezoning request does not grant approval of any
specific use of the property. Any uses on the site would have to comply with the Zoning
Ordinance for its zoning category as well as the procedures for any potential development or
redevelopment of the site itself. The Planning Commission’s task this evening is to make a
recommendation in regards to the Rezoning. The Zoning Ordinance actually calls out a series of
factors for you to evaluate in regards to a Rezoning. Those factors are listed in the Zoning
Ordinance, Article 3 Section 5.36. They are related to that the uses permitted by the proposed
change would be compatible with the existing uses and zones in the area concerned. A separate
factor is the adequacy of public services and infrastructure related to the area. The third factor is
whether the proposed change is in accordance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The
remaining comments from the Development Advisory Committee list no objections from those
agencies in regards to the Rezoning. In some cases, they have provided guidance regarding
reminders about any future development and what that may entail related to their regulations or
services.
Mr. Anderson stated that he would obviously like to get approval for this application. We have
been at this table before and have had some things to overcome; however, he would like to at
least point out that they have enjoyed support of the professional Planning Staff as well as the
DAC and the unanimous approval from this body on the previous applications. The only issues
that we have actually had is at City Council. He believes that those issues have been resolved
adequately and this application will be successful. He is an officer for the Silver Linings Holding
Corporation, and they know Dover. They own and manage 59 properties in Dover; so, they know
the market and the needs of the community. Our fingerprints are in a lot of places and our fingers
are also on the pulse of the community. This is good for Dover, this is good for our company,
and this is good for the community. He would also like to point out one other thing; when they
were here before, they were looking at how the community was developing. They never
anticipated the housing shortages that we are looking at now and some of the other situations that
the City is dealing with so it kind of makes this application a little more urgent from their
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perspective because they are trying to meet at need in the community as well as run a successful
business. They have been successful at this point, so they are excited at that. He doesn’t think
that he needs to go into detail about the previous applications but he would like to emphasis once
again that this property is compatible with the use in the area, there are adequate services and
infrastructure, there is consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and so there is absolutely
nothing that would prohibit as far as he is concerned, this application being approved for a
recommendation of rezoning to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone). They are well within
our means to meet all of the requirements of the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) and they are
pretty excited.
Mr. Hartman stated that he understands that this is about zoning and thank you for
acknowledging that we have supported the last two brought before us. He plans on supporting
this as well. Mentioning the compatibility with the existing uses and zones in the area concerned,
it seems to him that that’s where you got hung up with City Council on the last vote with much
concern from the neighbors. He would just like to understand what’s changed. Responding to
Mr. Hartman, Mr. Anderson stated that the main thing that changed from then until now is that
during the City Council hearing that we presented, we actually prevailed as far as having the
majority vote from City Council; however, there was a Petition that was filed that they got 17
minutes before the actual hearing. They weren’t able to decipher or understand what was going
on; so, they requested that City Council table the application which was denied so it went
forward. There was some political and maybe some other interests that were being served. So,
unfortunately the vote at that time was set in terms of people being a little more conservative or
maybe even a little apprehensive because of the Petition that was submitted. In retrospect, the
Petition itself was actually inaccurate. We have at least four false statements in the Petition itself
that were erroneous, specifically denying the three points that Mrs. Melson-Williams just pointed
out. Stating that there was not adequate services or infrastructure and it actually stated that there
was a potential client that was going to bring people into the community and so forth. It was not
even under contract. There were a lot of questions and allegations about the use of the property
and who was going to use the property and who was going to buy the property. They reserve the
right as property owners in this country to buy, sell and use their property as they determine
necessary to support our business which is supporting our families. The City Council, he thinks,
got off track following that, meaning the Petition required a three-fourths vote and that’s where
they did not prevail. He thinks that has been resolved at this point. The City Council approved
900-feet away from this property on the same street, unanimously, the Application for another
property being used for this exact same purpose; the exact same zoning and everything. It was
unanimously approved; so, they fully expect to get unanimous approval here. Lastly, the
counselor that brought forth the application or the petition is actually in litigation right now
concerning the City of Dover to make sure that the use of a property could not be considered in
the City Council’s consideration. But during the actual hearing that they had with City Council,
the argument was that you have to consider the use because we don’t want those people to
potentially buy the property. It was very confusing and so now he is on the opposite side of the
same subject.
Mr. Hartman stated that the Fire Marshal had a comment about egress, could you address that?
Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Anderson stated that the area is sometime prone to flooding so
what we did was installed a 7.5 inch curb around one of the entrances. So that if water did
actually flow onto the property, by the time that it got up to 7.5 inches it would not go into the
building itself as it has in the past, it would go into the parking lot and it would basically flood
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the whole parking lot, but it would preserve us from getting the building flooded. It’s only about
6-7 feet from the main entrance door and the Fire Marshal, even though we have a ramp, if
someone was coming out in case of a fire that it could potentially be a trip hazard. They simply
agreed at the DAC meeting that we would just remove the curbing. They did it as a flood
prevention measure not thinking about that pathway of egress because we have a ramp just
maybe 20 feet away from it in that same area. It’s not a big deal to jack hammer it out and be
done with it.
Mrs. Denney stated that she had the same questions, most especially about the Fire Marshal
comment regarding the ramp.
Mrs. Malone stated that the applicant mentioned when speaking to another member of the
Commission that you have the right to buy and sell your property on your own. Do you not
realize that there are regulations? Responding to Mrs. Malone, Mr. Anderson stated that as
property managers, they are fully aware of the regulations and are in compliance with every
regulation, law, policy, or rule that is out there. But they also understand our rights in this
Country, property owner rights in this Country and by the Delaware Code and this City’s
ordinances. They fully understand exactly what the requirements are. We think that it got skewed
at the public hearing and that’s what he was referring to.
Mrs. Malone stated that you do realize that the City of Dover has their own restrictions, correct?
Responding to Mrs. Malone, Mr. Anderson stated yes, he fully understands that.
Mrs. Malone stated that you don’t have the right to buy and sell your properties within the City
of Dover or make any changes to it unless the City of Dover approves that. Responding to Mrs.
Malone, Mr. Anderson stated that he thinks basically he agrees with her from that standpoint. As
long as they meet whatever legal requirements that there are, then they retain their rights as
property owners. So, he thinks that they are saying the same thing. He doesn’t want to split hairs
but what he is very much adamant about is our rights as Americans. But he also understands
rules and regulations as he spent 24 years in the United States Army; he knows regulations and
rules. As a member of this community that has invested heavily and supported every aspect of it
that he can imagine, they fully understand and agree with being in compliance with everything.
But they also understand that they have rights and certainly intend to stand to them.
Mrs. Malone stated that she was just a little taken back by your comment when you were
speaking to another Commission member. She just wanted to clarify that the City of Dover does
have regulations. As a property owner, when you buy property in the City of Dover, you need to
know those before you even decide to change something or build there or whatever; you have to
do your due diligence. Responding to Mrs. Malone, Mr. Anderson stated yes and as a follow up
point, he thinks that they fully understand that. They have 59 units in Dover, so they understand
all of the regulations and rules. He would also like to issue an apology for any sensitivity that he
offended. He certainly didn’t mean to make a statement that was negative or condescending in
any way.
Mrs. Maucher opened a public hearing.
Mr. Terrance Nichols – 2956 Andrews Lake Road Felton, DE 19943
Mr. Nichols stated that he is the owner of Bennie Smith Funeral Home located at 717 West
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Division Street in Dover. He is familiar with the property which is across the street from our
funeral home and also the landowners are incredible people. He is in favor for affordable housing
in the city.
Mr. Victor Giangrant – 730 Oak Drive Dover, DE 19904
Mr. Giangrant stated that he owns and operates Westside Car Wash next to this property. They
live in a tough neighborhood. Sometimes it is tough to do business and he can give several
examples. Three mornings ago, he came to work and there was broken glass everywhere under
his awning. Upon him reviewing his surveillance video, there were several homeless people
camped out underneath his awning. This occurs quite often. He has had human feces in his
parking lot. He has panhandlers. His concerns are about turning this property into a hotel. He just
doesn’t think that it fits at that particular piece of ground, and he doesn’t think that it fits into his
business. It would bring more people that he has to deal with that are panhandling his customers.
This is what he is up against all day. Once you change the zoning, it is fair game so he would
like to speak now. Not that it will do any good, but he needs to be heard. He is against approving
this application for several reasons.
Mr. Hartman asked what support from Dover Police or the City have you received in the past for
the problems that you have had on this site? Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Giangrant stated
that unless he thinks that they are dangerous or threatening, he won’t call the police. What they
usually do is they come walking down the sidewalk, they will veer off of the sidewalk, catch
somebody walking to their vehicle and ask them for money or a cigarette. There is nothing that
he can do at night to stop it. Like he said, they have had them camped out quite often. Dover
Police do respond when he calls them but unless they are violent, there is not much that he can
do. They come off of the road so fast and do their thing and then leave. It is often. It’s not once
every month; it’s weekly. He would say that this started about 8-10 years ago with an influx in
homeless people like he has never seen before, and they are at the breaking point. He just can’t
imagine getting any more.
Mr. Hartman asked what your City Councilperson says about this problem? Responding to Mr.
Hartman, Mr. Giangrant stated that he has never gone to them. They know about it because he
has expressed himself. One of the Councilman said get cameras. He says that he has plenty of
cameras but that doesn’t help. Recently, the last time that they called the Dover Police was last
week when somebody was getting close to violent. The police knew him by name and took care
of the problem. He fears for his business.
Mr. Hartman stated that he knows that this is what City Council discussed the last several times
that this issue came before them. We here in the Planning Commission are looking at the zoning
laws. In his opinion, they are fairly obligated to approve this request. Responding to Mr.
Hartman, Mr. Giangrant stated that he understands but he needs to be heard. He can’t let it go; he
has to oppose it. He can’t just lay down and watch it happen.
Mr. Hartman stated that he supports his voice, and he thinks that he (Mr. Giangrant) should make
it heard. He hopes that he will be at the City Council meeting; and he hopes that he will get up
there and have an opportunity to speak. Ask them about solutions to this problem because this is
affecting businesses, not just yours. You have been there a long time, but it is affecting
businesses citywide. He thinks that they need to hear it from people like you more often. He
hopes that he is present at that meeting and makes his feelings known and ask for a discussion on
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it.
Mrs. Malone stated that he thought that he said Buckson. Buckson is a Levy Court
Commissioner who is now going to be a State Representative, and this is not his area. The
speaker might be confused as to who he needs to talk to as far as his Levy Court Commissioner.
Responding to Mrs. Malone, Mr. Hartman stated that his suggestion was City Council and the
Mayor.
Mrs. Malone stated yes, City Council and the Mayor.
Mrs. Denney stated that he has cameras but are they cameras that include an alarm system and
people will respond to the alarm. Responding to Mrs. Denney, Mr. Giangrant stated no, they are
cameras that record all the time. So, if he sees something wrong like the other day when he came
to work and there was glass all over the place, he is able to view the cameras to see two homeless
people camping out.
Mrs. Denney stated that essentially your cameras as not designed to alert you so that someone
would respond. She is not criticizing; she is just asking. Responding to Mrs. Denney, Mr.
Giangrant stated that they do but there is so much traffic on the road that they come on each time
as a false trigger. Every time a car goes down Route 8, the lights trigger the motion on the
cameras. If they come inside the building, it’s fine.
Mrs. Denney asked if he has explored fencing or gating it in during the night hours? She realizes
that there are costs to those things. Responding to Mrs. Denney, Mr. Giangrant stated that he is a
car wash. He shouldn’t have to make his establishment like a prison. He shouldn’t have to put
fencing up. How is he going to let his customers in or out? Would you be comfortable going to a
place with barbed wire around it? Or six-foot fencing around it?
Mrs. Denney stated that the Comprehensive Plan and the Codes and Ordinances of the City are
not a book of suggestions; they are the rules and at this point, what has been brought before us
meets the criteria. Essentially, and she certainly agrees that your battle is probably better fought
with the Mayor and Council in the public forum of a Council meeting. She is actually someone
who uses your business, and she certainly appreciates the business. They have always treated her
well and done a good job. Especially on senior day is typically when she comes. She hasn’t run
into any of that, but she certainly believes him and understands what’s happening. But this is not
the body that deals with that. What they are looking at is where this fits.
Mrs. Maucher closed the public hearing.
Mrs. Denney moved to recommend approval to City Council for Z-22-03 Lands of Silver Linings
Holding Corporation at 630 W. Division Street as it fits within the ordinances, and she doesn’t
see where she has a right to deny this. We all know as we live within the City that they are
having problems with homelessness and vagrancy and all types of issues with people who don’t
respect the laws, but the truth of the matter is that in her opinion this is fully within the City’s
Ordinances, seconded by Mr. Hartman. He would like to include that the change would be
compatible with existing uses and zones in the area of concern; and public services and
infrastructure exist in the area; and the proposal is in accordance with the City’s current
Comprehensive Plan.
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Mrs. Melson-Williams asked for clarity that the motion is in support of Rezoning the property to
C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) with it remaining subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone). Responding to Mrs. Melson-Williams, Mrs. Denney stated that that was her full
intention.
The motion was carried 8-0 by roll call vote with Dr. Jones absent. Mrs. Denney voting yes; for
the reasons stated in the motion. Mr. Hartman voting yes as previously stated. Mr. Baldwin
voting yes. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; for reasons stated in the motion. Mrs. Malone voting yes; but
she is concerned about the applicant’s approach towards the City of Dover regarding his right
to buy and sell the property as he pleases. She will give him this opportunity, but he needs to
change his tone. Mr. Cooper voting yes; for reasons previously stated. Mr. Roach voting yes;
due to the fact that it meets the Comprehensive Plan and the proximity of zones in that area are
already with a C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) designation. He definitely understands
the concerns from Westside Car Wash, and he hopes that Mr. Giangrant takes the time to go to
City Council and the Mayor to express those concerns. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; for reasons
previously stated.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular City Council Meeting was held on October 24, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. with Council
President Sudler presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil,
Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Hare. Mr. Rocha was absent.
Staff members present were Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Gray, Mr. Rodriguez,
Chief Carey, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 6:15 p.m., prior to the commencement of the Official Council
Meeting. Council President Sudler declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present
that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Elder Ellis B. Louden.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taylor.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and unanimously
carried (Rocha absent).
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by
a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered a separate item.
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Rocha absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES -REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 2022
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 10, 2022, were unanimously
approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and bore the written approval
of Mayor Christiansen (Rocha absent).
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - OCTOBER 11, 2022
The Council Committee of the Whole met on October 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with
Council President Sudler presiding. Members of the Council present were Mr.
Anderson, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare, Mr. Neil, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor
(arrived at 6:02 p.m.), and Mr. Hare. Dr. Pillsbury was absent. Mayor Christiansen
was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr.
Shevock (via WebEx) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration), Mr. Tholstrup,
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and Mr. Lewis (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement). Mr. Contant
(Legislative, Finance, and Administration) was absent.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and
unanimously carried.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with
Chairwoman Arndt presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and
unanimously carried.
Mayor and Council Reports
Council President
Mr. Sudler stated that on October 3, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. he participated in a
conference call via WebEx with the City’s labor attorney to discuss workplace
circumstances centered on pyramiding overtime. Mr. Sudler noted the conversation
was extremely enlightening.
First District
Mr. Rocha stated that he attended a site visit with Mosaic at the property that they
are slating for the river walk to discuss a concept to go along with looking at funding
to potentially remediate the property. Mr. Rocha stated that a month ago he also
had a site visit with Senator Carper, and he is interested in helping the City find the
funding to remediate the property. Mr. Rocha noted that Mr. Carper also sees the
potential of what they could do with the property and has asked for a concept or a
draft of what it could look like.
Second District
Mr. Hare stated that he had one issue with a business in the district, Lower
Landscaping, they were trying to get something a little wider for their entrance off
the main street. Mr. Hare noted that he referred that to Ms. Sharon Duca, Assistant
City Manager who has been in contact with them and is doing a great job.
Mr. Taylor stated that his weekend was busy with the Faith in Blue Event, the
OktDover Fest, Economic Development Committee Meeting, and a meeting
dealing with zoning in Garrison Oak. Mr. Taylor stated he also attended other
dinners and meetings regarding Kings Cliff issues. Mr. Taylor thanked Mr. Neil for
stepping up and stated that he was grateful.
Mr. Taylor requested that council have more training soon. Mr. Taylor explained
that if it is mandated for every one of our employees to have annual training, then
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where is Councils? Mr. Taylor suggested having it at City Hall, online, or even
outside of the city so they can get ideas and solutions on how to fix some of the
things that perplex them.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mayor Christiansen stated that he believed it is
important to participate in the Delaware League of Local Government meetings.
Mayor Christiansen explained that it allows everyone at Municipal, County, and
State levels to interact regularly in a casual setting. Mayor Christiansen stated that
it also provides the opportunity to speak to our fellow municipal government
officials on the issues they face that are common to all communities in the State of
Delaware.
Third District
Mr. Neil stated that he has received several types of contact from constituents and
has made it a practice to include Ms. Arndt and Mr. Boggerty. Mr. Neil noted that
it is not big enough to make it a major situation, but it is certainly enough to show
that there is activity or concern on behalf of our constituents. Mr. Neil stated that
he and Ms. Arndt had an alert sent out regarding the upcoming training program at
the library that is going to deal with how people can save on their electricity.
Ms. Arndt stated that she was able to join Planning Director Gray in a meeting with
the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and
the Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy. Ms. Arndt continued to state that they
were discussing programs that are available to assist homeowners, renters, and
businesses with reducing energy costs, increasing energy efficiency and partnering
with other agencies. Ms. Arndt noted that she hopes to have staff from the program
present at the next committee meeting to share that information.
Ms. Arndt stated that she had a conversation with their colleagues at the Levy
Court, regarding returning to those semi-regular meetings between Council
Liaisons and Levy Court. Ms. Arndt explained she spoke with Councilman
Anderson about that, and they agreed that it would be beneficial to set that up. Ms.
Arndt stated that she hopes the Clerk's Office can help schedule the meetings with
Levy Court.
Ms. Arndt stated that she had a conversation with someone from the University of
Delaware's Public Administration Program. Ms. Arndt explained that they have a
program that helps assist local governments to seek state and federal funding, it is
a grant assistance program. Ms. Arndt further explained that it is a new program
and that they are seeking local government participants, who will help with funding
streams, grant writing, and grant management.
Fourth District
Mr. Anderson stated that it is inescapable dealing with trees these days and that
they have been working on a couple of tree issues. Mr. Anderson explained that
one tree issue is trying to find a property that could be swapped with Habitat for
Humanity to save one of our oldest trees in the city that happens to be on the
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property. Mr. Anderson noted there are two sides to some tree issues on
Loockerman where some people want some of them down and some people want
to keep them up. Mr. Anderson thanked Ms. Duca for coming to the Downtown
Dover Partnership Safety Committee meeting and being prepared with a plan of
action addressing some of the infrastructure issues that we have downtown.
Mr. Anderson stated that he went to the Delaware League of Local Governments
dinner, and it had many different grant opportunities. Mr. Anderson stated that one
of the grant opportunities was the new program that they have with the Delaware
Grant Assistant. Mr. Anderson noted that they have been promoting electric help
in the district as well and he thanked Mr. Hugg for some of the latest figures. Mr.
Anderson stated that they have received over $600,000 worth of help for our
citizens, and it comes out to an average of $852 in payments. Mr. Anderson
recognized the Customer Service Department and City Staff for really stepping up
and helping our citizens in getting things done and applying when they have a
problem.
Mr. Anderson stated that he wanted to also recognize employees that are acting and
coming up with solutions and that he wanted to make that as loud as they do when
they bring up the problem. Mr. Anderson continued to state that he wanted to bring
up the praise for when they are doing a good job and finding the solution.
Mr. Anderson agreed with Mayor Christiansen that the Delaware League of Local
Governments has great training in conjunction with the University of Delaware, the
Public Administration Department.
Mr. Anderson noted that he has taken several of them himself and he highly
recommends them.
Mr. Anderson stated they had a 4th district town hall and it poured rain, which ruins
attendance to anything. Mr. Anderson noted that they had one attendee who brought
up some valuable questions, including our questions about rainbow fentanyl, which
was just covered on WBOC, being people in Maryland are distributing fentanyl,
which looks like candy. Mr. Anderson explained that it has not yet come to Dover,
but the police departments are on alert and ready for it, and that we should all pay
attention to that as well.
Mr. Sudler stated that Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, and himself attended the 4th
district town hall meeting. Mr. Sudler stated that Mr. Anderson’s wife, Jeanie
Anderson brought to our attention the fentanyl issue and that her entire family is
very keen and intelligent and has always been impressed with her conversation.
Mr. Sudler stated that on Sunday, October 9, he responded to a complaint at 31
South New Street about landlord-tenant issues centered on landlord-tenant code
violations. Mr. Sudler explained that he provided her with some literature via text
and made Councilman Boggerty and Councilman Anderson aware of the issue. Mr.
Sudler stated that later in the day, he rode by her house to see if she was back in the
house, if everything was settled, and if any additional services or knowledge could
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be rendered to her for usage. Mr. Sudler noted that she was very appreciative. Mr.
Sudler stated that someone down the street was going through the same thing and
was able to utilize that knowledge to their benefit and prevent the landlord from
stepping over or trampling over her tenant’s rights.
Mr. Sudler noted that he is still in conversation with Delaware State University
regarding the quality of water initiative. Mr. Sudler stated that they are just waiting
to have their students certified, then they need to extract and analyze the water and
wait on a certain certification that is needed.
At-Large
Mr. Boggerty stated that he also attended the Faith and Blue event and a meeting
this week to discuss ongoing personnel matters. Mr. Boggerty also stated that he
attended the fourth district town hall meeting and met with the first district
councilmen and councilwoman to plan their first district town hall meeting. Mr.
Boggerty stated that the first district town hall meeting will take place on November
3, 2022. at Maple Dale Country Club, 6:30 to 8:30. Mr. Boggerty noted the flyers
are being circulated.
Mr. Boggerty stated that he addressed a constituent matter and thanked Ms. Duca
and Mr. Hugg for responding regarding the trash pickup. Mr. Boggerty noted that
it was quickly resolved and that they also gave him the backstory on the matter.
Mayor Christiansen
Mayor Christiansen reviewed Attachment #1 – Mayor’s Report
Ms. Arndt moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting
adjourned at 6:25 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. Rocha, and
unanimously carried.
Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances/Proposed Ordinance #2022-18 – Budget
Amendments (Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer)
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed the background and analysis
regarding Ordinance #2022-18 – Budget Amendments
Staff recommended approval of the Proposed Budget Amendment for the fiscal
year 2023 and adoption of the Proposed Ordinance #2022-18.
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Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Peddicord explained that this funding was approved
in the Fiscal Year 2022 along with the projects. Ms. Peddicord further explained
that if there are loans or grants associated with those projects it is brought forward
to this budget.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Peddicord stated that under the Electric Fund all
the projects were from the Fiscal Year 2022 except for the Reed Street Security
Upgrades costing $16,300 because Council wished to have that project completed.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Peddicord stated that the $2.4 million American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding was carried forward to complete the Fiscal Years
2022 and 2023 projects that are tied to that funding.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Peddicord stated that the $2.4 million ARPA
money has been committed through a council-approved budget and associated
projects. Ms. Peddicord explained that amongst the Staff, Department Heads, City
Manager, Jeff Dill, and herself the funding needs to be pushed out the door quickly.
Ms. Peddicord further explained that if they see a project is not going to fall into
the timeline, then they may come back to Council and ask to have the money re-
appropriated to a different project because they do not want to lose the money.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Peddicord stated that the City of Dover is
due the second round of ARPA funding of roughly $4.6 million. Ms. Peddicord
explained that the first round of money must be spent by December 31, 2024.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Peddicord stated that she did not think that they
should put out second or third options for spending, the city must either commit or
not commit to a project. Ms. Peddicord updated Council and stated that they have
been having meetings with department heads regarding their budget status.
Ms. Peddicord stated that they have already had several meetings and will be able
to provide Council with an update as to staff recommendations for reappropriating
from one project to another due to extreme need or the timeline.
Mr. Taylor suggested that they slow the spending of the ARPA money because the
parameters of how the money can be spent are changing.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Ms. Peddicord stated that there are hearing of overruns
and increases in prices. Ms. Peddicord stated that there are certain things that the
city needs to purchase to stay operational. Ms. Peddicord explained that if they can
use the ARPA money for these purchases, it would be the staff’s recommendation.
Mr. Sudler thanked Ms. Peddicord for taking a proactive approach by checking with
other staff and predicting any future expenses. Mr. Sudler noted that her proficiency
on this item was greatly appreciated.
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Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Peddicord stated that the street budget did not
change in revenue, however, they have received reimbursement costs from the
August 4, 2020, storm, and tornado. Ms. Peddicord noted that they have received
roughly 90-95% of the reimbursement.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the Proposed Budget Amendment
for the fiscal year 2023 and adoption of the Proposed Ordinance #2022-18, as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Rocha absent).
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Leslie
Smallwood – Lewis, COO Mosaic Development Partner JV, LLC)
Mr. Hugg and Ms. Smallwood-Lewis reviewed the packet information regarding
Tax Increment Financing.
Staff recommended identifying the TIF District and referring to staff to draft a
Proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Neil stated that when receiving reports from organizations to develop this
master plan. Mr. Neil continued to state that what struck him and put Mosaic way
out in front of everybody were two things. Mr. Neil explained that it was not only
their projects, the ingenuity of what they used, how they used it, and the people that
were brought in to create that. Mr. Neil continued to explain that they also brought
in people for the financing to make it work.
Mr. Neil stated that the TIF District is part of that financing, and that is something
that the staff has recommended.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Smallwood-Lewis explained that Mosaic has not
worked with conduit bonds in the past, however, she believes that they will help
plan the financing of the Downtown Master Plan.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Ms. Smallwood-Lewis stated that Mosaic has
recommended that it makes a lot of sense for the Downtown Dover Partnership
(DDP) to be involved so that there is a private entity representing a for-profit player
in that. Ms. Smallwood-Lewis explained that a non-profit allows more opportunity
to go after grants from foundations and other organizations and it has the potential
to make that alliance to be able to maximize all avenues of dollars. Ms. Smallwood-
Lewis noted that Mosaic currently has three projects in Philadelphia under the same
structure.
Mr. Anderson noted that this is one of the reasons he encouraged DDP to restart
their 501c3.
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Mr. Rocha moved to recommend identifying a TIF District and referring to
staff to draft a Proposed Ordinance, as recommended by staff. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Rocha absent).
Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting
adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Mr. Hare thanked Mr. Taylor and Madam Clerk Bennett for making donations to
support the thanksgiving baskets for the airmen.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole
meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Rocha absent).
PUBLIC HEARING/FIRST READING – PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-20
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. It is recommended that a second Public
Hearing and Final Reading of the Proposed Ordinance will be during the Council meeting on
November 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at which time the Final Reading and Council action will take
place. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City's website
at www.cityofdover.com under "Government."
By 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 #2022-20 – AMENDING CHAPTER 2-ADMINISTRATION,
ARTICLE II – CITY COUNCIL, DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY, SECTION 2-31.
– DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
PRESENTATION - RECOGNITION OF SERVICE – JONATHAN CONTANT –
PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF DOVER/KENT MPO - MAY 2015 –
SEPTEMBER 2022
On behalf of members of Council, Mayor Christiansen presented Mr. Contant with a Dover Cup
in recognition of his many years of service on the Public Advisory Committee of Dover/Kent MPO
Mr. Contant thanked Mayor Christiansen and members of City Council. Mr. Contant stated that
he has enjoyed his service very much and looks forward to continuing to work together with
Council as a member of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee.
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VDBO - Update on property Located at 207 North West Street, owned by Jalisa N.
Goldsboro
Eddie Kopp, Chief Code Enforcement Officer, updated council members on the building located
at 207 North West Street that was presented over 60 days ago on August 15, 2022. Mr. Kopp
explained that it was recommended to be declared dangerous back at the Violations of Dangerous
Buildings Ordinance meeting held on August 15, 2022, and since no progress has been made to
the property it sits in the same condition from August 15th.
Mr. Kopp explained the only change to the property or the only update to the property since August
15th was the Structural Engineer’s Report that was done on August 23rd, 2020. No further
improvements have been made at this time. There were some updated pictures added to the original
PowerPoint if anybody has questions about them, but this is the same material that was presented
before. In addition, the fines that are on there are up to date. So, those are current fines, and
outstanding money is owed to the city.
Mr. Hare moved to accept the staff recommendation for 207 North West Street, seconded
by Mr. Neil, and unanimously carried (Rocha Absent).
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-10
Staff has requested that the first reading on item number 20 be deferred until November 14th,
2022. Regular council meeting.
City Manager David S. Hugg, III explained that the request from staff to defer Ordinance #2022-
10 is based largely on continued analysis of the unpaid fines on this property and the provisions
of the draft Ordinance. Staff is requested additional time for review.
Mr. Hare moved to accept the staff recommendation to defer Item #20 until November 14,
2022, seconded by Ms. Arndt, and unanimously carried (Rocha Absent)
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-18
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 on November 14, 2022.
By 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 #2022-18- PROJECT CARRY-FORWARD BUDGET
BALANCES – BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer explained that the Ordinance is the project Carry
Forward and Budget Balances. Ms. Peddicord explained this Ordinance is the proposed budget
amendments that were discussed on October 5, 2022. Ms. Peddicord explained that there is only
one small change in this Ordinance from it being presented. Ms. Peddicord stated that they were
told that the Street Department truck would not be coming in. Ms. Peddicord continued to state
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that they have re-appropriated that $156,000 on the Carry Forward sheet to some newly
discovered library HVAC repairs that need to be completed totaling $116,000, and then some
additional costs for the Post Office, which falls under the Facilities Department within the
Ordinance of $2,500. Ms. Peddicord noted that other than that, there are no changes from the
prior presentation on this.
Mr. Anderson moved that the staff amendment be incorporated into Ordinance #2022-18,
seconded by Mr. Hare, and unanimously carried (Rocha absent).
FINAL READING-PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-08
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting on
October 10, 2022. Council President Sudler reminded members of the public that copies of the
proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s
website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.”
Mr. Hare moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by
title only, seconded by Mr. Neil, and unanimously carried (Rocha Absent). (The First
Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting on October
10, 2022.)
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote
(Rocha absent), adopted Ordinance #2022-08, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 66 - Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, and Land Lease Communities –
Section 66-3 Manufactured and mobile homes, be amended to read as follows:
Section 66-3 – Manufactured and mobile homes.
(a) Placement permit. Every owner of a manufactured home shall apply for and obtain
from the city planner or his/her authorized agent a placement permit for such
manufactured home prior to placement of the home within the city. The owner of the
manufactured home shall pay a fee for such permit as provided for in Appendix F—
Fees and Fines. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a newly placed
manufactured home that has not also been issued a placement permit.
(b) Inspection. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any manufactured
home, the home shall pass inspection by a city building inspector licensed as a
manufactured home inspector by the state. The owner of the manufactured home
shall cause a manufactured home installer licensed by the state to firmly attach the
home to the ground by means of a permanent foundation or anchors and cause any
open space beneath the unit to be skirted or enclosed with material approved by the
building inspector.
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(c) License. The owner of any mobile home or manufactured home that is not placed on
a permanent foundation shall obtain an annual license for it. The owner of the mobile
home or manufactured home shall pay an annual fee for such license as provided for
in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. Any Manufactured Home owned by the Community
Owner or Assignee that is purchased or repossessed by the Community Owner or
Assignee in the Community must be re-inspected for habitability before being sold or
rented to any person to remain in the Community and no Certificate of Occupancy
or license shall be approved unless inspected and certified by a city building inspector.
This is the sole responsibility of the Community Owner or Assignee and if this
subsection is not complied with, the Community Owner or Assignee shall be assessed
fees and fines in accordance with Appendix F, each day the home is occupied without
it being approved for resale or rental. If such manufactured home is newly moved
into the city, the owner of the manufactured home shall obtain the license and shall
pay the license fee within seven days of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
home. Payment of the license fee shall be prorated on a quarterly basis for each
fractional part of a year during which the manufactured home is in the city.
(d) Conditions for license. No license for a new manufactured home shall be issued until
the home has passed inspection and received a certificate of occupancy as required
by this section.
(e) Moving within or out of city. When the owner of a mobile home or manufactured
home removes the home from its current site or lot, the owner shall obtain a
demolition permit for the removal.
(f) Use of city utilities. Owners of all types of manufactured homes shall coordinate with
city departments during the permitting and licensing process regarding the
appropriate times to transfer responsibility for utilities and activate service.
(g) The owner of the home will have in their possession a Delaware Motor Vehicle Title.
The Community owner or Assignee will have on file all Delaware Motor Vehicle
Titles for rental homes owned by said community.
(h) In addition to City fines for violations, should the city uncover any fraudulent
practices it must be reported to the Department of Justice for investigation.
(Ord. No. 2018-01 , 9-24-2018)
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
That Appendix F - Fees and Fines, Chapter 66 - Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, and
Land
Lease Communities be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting
the text indicated in red strikeout, as follows:
Chapter 66. Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, and Land Fees and Fines
Lease Communities
Sec. 66-3. Manufactured and mobile homes
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Subsec. (a) Required fee from homeowner $50.00 each one-time
placement permit
Subsec. (c) Required fee from homeowner $45.00 each license
annually
Subsec. (c) Violations; Penalties Not less than $100, nor
more than 1,000 for
each violation
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 24, 2022
(Sponsors: Neil and Anderson)
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-15
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting on
October 10, 2022. Council President Sudler reminded members of the public that copies of the
proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s
website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.”
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Ms. Arndt, and unanimously carried (Rocha Absent). (The First Reading
of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of October 10, 2022.)
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote
(Rocha absent), adopted Ordinance #2022-15, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 70 – Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions be amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 70 – OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 70-9, Nuisance – Findings:
(a). A public nuisance in the City is hereby declared to be the commission of any act by
any person, or the keeping, maintaining, propagation, existence or permitting of anything by
any person, which presents an actual or imminent threat to the public health, safety, and
welfare of any person, as defined pursuant to 24 CFR § 5.2003.
(b). A code enforcement officer, or any law enforcement officer, shall, upon obtaining
knowledge of the existence of a public nuisance, notify the City Manager or designee who
shall cause notice to be sent to the property owner and/or person creating, keeping, or
maintaining the nuisance or both to remove or cause it to be removed or abated within 72
hours. Any property owner and/or person found by a code enforcement officer who fails to
remove or cause to be removed or abated, upon conviction shall be punished as prescribed
in Appendix F- Fees and Fines or by any other legal remedy available to the City as set forth
in the codes and ordinances of the City or controlling State or Federal Law.
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(c). It is prohibited and unlawful for a person to keep or permit to remain upon his or her
premises, or upon any premises owned, used, or controlled by him or her in any dwelling
house, warehouse, or other building, or upon any vacant lot, or in any yard or other public
or private place within the City, any nuisance including, but not limited to, conditions
occurring on the property which:
(1). Interferes with obstructs or renders dangerous for passage on any public or private
street, alley, highway, right-of-way, easement, sidewalk, stream, ditch, channel, or drainage
of any property; or results in the pollution of any body of water or drainage system by
sewage, dead animals, industrial wastes, debris, or other contamination; or results in the
blocking of drainage inlets, pipes ditches, swales, channels, culverts, or streams; or
(2). Renders any other person unable to reasonably use their personal or real property;
or
(3). Provides harborage for rats, mice, snakes, insects, or other vermin; or
(4). Results in any foul, offensive, or unlawful emissions, odors, or stenches and the causes
thereof; or
(5). Results in dense smoke, noxious or lethal fumes, lethal gas, soot, or cinders; or
(6). Results in any condition constituting a fire hazard as defined by the National Fire
Protection Association; or
(7). Results in topography which, whether in a natural state or because of erosion grading
operations, causes erosion, subsidence, or surface water run-off which will, or maybe,
injurious to persons or to adjacent public or private properties; or
(8). Permits any material the existence of which constitutes, or may constitute, a danger
to a person or property including, but not limited to, hazardous materials; or
(9). Creates an attractive nuisance which is or may create a risk of injury or illness, no
matter how slight, to children including, but not limited to, abandoned or broken equipment
or machinery, unfenced or otherwise unprotected swimming pools, spas, or excavations;
refrigerators, iceboxes or deepfreeze lockers not being used, without removing the door or
such portion of the locking/latching mechanism as will prevent the locking or latching of the
door and uncapped or otherwise dangerous wells; or
(10). Allows for unlawful trespass or unauthorized occupancy, encampment, or similar use
by persons on the property.
(d) The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to implement the
provision of this Ordinance and to take all necessary administrative actions to include, but
not limited to, the adoption of administrative rules.
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Section 70-10 Violations and Penalties
(a) The City may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance by any means available to the
City under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dover, Delaware, including but not limited
to the imposition of fees and fines as set forth in Appendix F, Fees and Fines, or revocation
of business and/or rental licenses, or voiding of any other city-issued permit, or as may be
available under the controlling provisions of State law.
Section 70-11 Severability
(a) If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance is determined
to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, said determination shall not be held to invalidate
or impair the validity, force or effect of any other section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion
of this Ordinance not otherwise determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional.
That Appendix F Fees and Fines, Chapter 70 Miscellaneous Provisions be amended by
inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout
as follows:
APPENDIX F – FEES AND FINES
Chapter 70 Miscellaneous Provisions
That Appendix F Fees and Fines, Chapter 46 Fire Prevention and Protection Regulations be
amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in
red strikeout as follows:
Chapter 70. Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions Fees and Fines
Sec. 70-1. Combative fighting
Subsec. (d)(1) Violations; penalties, fines Not to exceed
$1,000.00. Separate
fines may be issued
to the promoter of
such an event,
participants in such
an event, and the
owner of the
premises of such an
event
Sec. 70-2. Weapons generally
(e)(1) Penalties; fines Not less than
$500.00, nor more
than $1,000.00
Sec. 70-7. Registered sexual offenders
Subsec. (f) Penalties $500.00 for any
offense; each day
shall constitute a
separate offense
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Subsec. 70-8. Disorderly premises Not to exceed
$1,000.00 for any
offense.
Sec. 70-10 Violations and Penalties
Each day that a nuisance violation continues may be considered a new violation. If not
paid, fines may be subject to a lien on property of the owner.
1st offense is at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Officer Either a warning or
a $100 fine
2nd offense $200 fine
3rd and subsequent offenses Minimum fine of
$300, not to exceed
$1,000 per incident
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 24, 2022
(Sponsors: Anderson, Taylor, and Hugg)
Mr. Anderson stated that he wanted to let the people of the city know that we are taking the quality-
of-life issues very seriously and this is part of that effort. Mr. Anderson stated that they hear you,
they are responding to you, and they thank you for your feedback. Mr. Anderson stated that they
will never be unreasonable, at least while they are here. Mr. Anderson explained that this group
cannot promise future people, but they will never be unreasonable in the enforcement of such. Mr.
Anderson asked for people to please let them know how this is going so they can always adjust.
Mr. Anderson stated that this is an important step to get the city back to what you want because
this used to be considered common sense and unfortunately now it has to be incorporated into the
law. Mr. Anderson thinks that it is unfortunate, but it will improve our city.
Mr. Boggerty stated that he thinks it is appropriate that he follows up by talking about progress.
Mr. Boggerty explained what was originally proposed for both until where we are now, which he
believes is amenable. Mr. Boggerty stated that he would like a safe city and that everyone wants a
safe city. Mr. Boggerty further explained that he too is a little tired sometimes of getting calls of
break-ins, but he would like it to be fair, firm, and consistent across the board. Mr. Boggerty stated
that he believes this allows that. Mr. Boggerty noted that he believes in our Mayor who oversees
our Chief, et cetera, that things will be fair, firm, and consistent across the board. Mr. Boggerty
stated that they may disagree initially, but as he spoke about earlier with another matter, as long
as they are making progress, that is what matters.
Mr. Boggerty stated that one thing he would like to ask constituents, who may be listening, who
will listen, and that they please each other, right? Mr. Boggerty continued to state that we hold
each other accountable in their own communities, in their own neighborhoods, and if they see
something, say something. Mr. Boggerty noted that he knows there is a thing about not snitching,
but that next time could be your grandmother, your sister, your wife, your brother, or et cetera. Mr.
Boggerty stated that they have a lot of great programs in place and some things that he will be
announcing tomorrow in his meeting of what they are doing even beyond this side of it. Mr.
Boggerty continued to state that there are a lot of great programs in place that are coming and
people like Mr. Larry are dreaming of a better city. Mr. Boggerty stated that this is going to help
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them, so let them hold each other responsible. Mr. Boggerty stated that he wants to tell Councilman
Taylor and Councilman Anderson, they battled, but they are here. Mr. Boggerty continued to state
that is the biggest thing that they continue to make progress in spite of the differences.
Mr. Taylor stated that he would like to say thank you to everyone, everyone that is in here who
saw the struggles that they were going through, however, they continued moving in the right
direction. Mr. Taylor continued to state that he believes that disagreement is necessary. Mr. Taylor
explained that when two people in business always agree, one of them is not necessary. Mr. Taylor
continued to explain that he firmly believes that everyone having an opinion on this was necessary.
Mr. Taylor noted that now they are where they are, and they will see how it goes. Mr. Taylor stated
that it needs some tweaking and that they would do that as well. Mr. Taylor stated to let them see
how it goes into making our city much safer, the quality of life, and crimes that they can eliminate.
Mr. Taylor continued to state that he was a firm believer that they can eliminate these. Mr. Taylor
thanked all of his colleagues and the folk throughout the city who spoke up on this issue. Mr.
Taylor stated that he is grateful for the merchants, it is just step one and there is more to come.
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2022-17
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting on
October 10, 2022. Council President Sudler reminded members of the public that copies of the
proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s
website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.”
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and unanimously carried (Rocha Absent). (The First
Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting on October
10, 2022.)
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote
(Rocha absent), adopted Ordinance #2022-17, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 110 – Utilities, Article III – Water Service and APPENDIX F FEES AND
FINES be amended to read as follows:
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Section 110-61. Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Customer means any person supplied with water by the city.
Property Owner means an individual or entity that is the legal owner of a parcel of real estate.
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Service line means a water line connected to the water main for the purposes of serving a
customer.
Water main means any public water line, other than a service line.
Water service fees means water use fees.
Water tap means the connection of a service line to a water main.
(Code 1968, § 32-1; Ord. of 4-8-1974; Code 1981, § 22-177)
Section 110-62. Water department created.
There is hereby created a water department.
(Code 1968, § 2-76; Code 1981, § 22-176)
Section 110-63. Water handbook incorporated by reference.
The City of Dover Municipal Water Department's Water Handbook is hereby incorporated
by reference into the laws of the city. A copy of the aforesaid handbook shall be filed in the
city clerk's office and available to the public for inspection.
(Ord. No. 2010-07, 3-22-2010)
Section 110-64. Sprinkling limitation.
When an emergency to the water supply exists, the city manager shall order public water
users to limit or stop sprinkling streets, grass or other vegetation.
(Code 1968, § 32-12; Ord. of 4-8-1974; Code 1981, § 22-18; Ord. No. 2010-07, 3-22-2010)
Section 110-65. Supplying nonusers with city water.
It shall be unlawful for any customer purchasing water from the city to supply such water
to persons who are not customers or who have no water connections with the public mains.
(Code 1968, § 32-19; Ord. of 4-8-1974; Code 1981, § 22-185; Ord. No. 2010-07, 3-22-2010)
Section 110-66. Deposit for customers who purchase water for redistribution.
Those customers who purchase water for redistribution shall pay a deposit in an amount to
be determined by the city manager.
(Mo. of 4-8-1974, § X; Code 1981, § 22-186; Ord. No. 2010-07, 3-22-2010)
Sec. 110-67. Private wells.
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(a) When authorized. It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to dig, drill or
otherwise excavate any well more than 150 feet below the surface of the ground
within the city, or one mile thereof, without the permission of the city council given
by resolution. No permission shall be given for a well on any property where a
potable water supply is available.
(b) Geothermal wells. Wells may be drilled for the purpose of the installation of a
geothermal heating and cooling system within the limits of the city, subject to the
following:
(1) These wells shall not be authorized for withdrawal or injection. They will function as
borings, filled with a bentonite grout, with a piping system that acts as a heat exchanger to
dissipate/absorb heat from the system to the ground.
(2) There shall be no interconnection with any public water supply, nor shall the
geothermal well be used as a potable water supply for human consumption.
(3) No well shall be located within any city right-of-way or utility easement without
written authorization from the city manager.
(Code 1968, § 32-14; Ord. of 4-8-1974; Ord. No. 2-78, 4-24-1978; Code 1981, § 22-188; Ord.
No. 2010-07, 3-22-2010; Ord. No. 2011-20, 9-12-2011)
Section 110-68. Cross connection control program incorporated by reference.
The City of Dover Municipal Water Department's Cross Connection Control Program is
hereby incorporated by reference into the laws of the city. A copy of the aforesaid program
shall be filed in the city clerk's office and available to the public for inspection.
Sections 110-69—110-190. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. RATES, CHARGES, AND BILLING PROCEDURES
Section 110-191. Water use fees generally.
(a) Payment. All water service fees, three copies of which are on file in the city clerk's
office, shall be payable to the city manager.
(b) Penalty. A penalty as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines shall be added to
all water service fees which shall be in arrears for a period in excess of 30 days after the date
of rendering the water service bill.
(Code 1968, § 32-8; Ord. of 4-8-1974; Code 1981, § 22-251; Ord. of 9-28-1992; Ord. of 8-14-
1995; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009)
Section 110-192. Charge for discontinuing or restoring water service.
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(a) Maintenance and repair. There will be no charge for turning on or off any service for
maintenance and repair purposes if done during normal working hours. There will be a
charge as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines, for all service calls after normal
working hours.
(b) Nonpayment. There will be a service charge as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and
Fines paid, together with all current and overdue charges, prior to turning on any service
discontinued for nonpayment.
(Mo. of 4-8-1974, § IX; Code 1981, § 22-256; Ord. of 8-14-1995; Ord. No. 2010-07, 3-22-2010)
Sec. 110-193. Penalties for cross-connection control program non-compliance.
Non – compliance penalties. There will be a charge for non-compliance with the requirements
of the Cross Connection Control Program. There will be a charge as provided for in
Appendix F – Fees and Fines. After reasonable notice to the occupants, the city may also
deny or discontinue water service to any building/premises for refusal or failure to comply
with the program.
Sections 110-194—110-205. Reserved.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
That Chapter Appendix F – Fees and Fines – Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III – Water
Service, be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text
indicated in red strikeout as follows:
Chapter 110. Utilities Fees and Fines
Article III. Water Service
Sec. 110-191. Water use fees generally
Subsec. (b) Penalty A penalty of 1½ percent or
$1.00, whichever is greater, per
month shall be added to all
water service fees which shall be
in arrears for a period in excess
of 30 days after the date of
rendering the water service bill
Sec. 110-192. Charge for discontinuing or restoring
water service
Subsec. (a) Maintenance and repair No charge for turning on or off
any service for maintenance
purposes if done between 7:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; $100.00 for
all service calls between 5:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Subsec. (b) Nonpayment There will be a service charge of
$50.00 paid, together with all
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current and overdue charges,
prior to turning on any service
discontinued for nonpayment
between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
There will be a service charge of
$100.00 paid, together with all
current and overdue charges,
prior to turning on any service
discontinued for nonpayment
between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Sec. 110-193 Penalties for cross-connection control
program non-compliance
Subsec. Non-compliance penalties There will be a charge of $100
per day to the property owner
after the final warning date of
non-compliance. This charge
will continue on a daily basis
until the property is in
compliance with the cross-
connection control program.
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 24, 2022
(Sponsors: Rocha and Hugg)
Mr. Anderson explained that this Ordinance is in response to a state mandate, but that they will be
able to adjust the details. Mr. Anderson stated that if members of the business community and
others see improvements, please come back to us. We must get something in place, and I think the
staff has done a tremendous job of getting a framework in place, but that framework can be
adjusted. Mr. Anderson stated if you see something that needs that can be improved, don't keep it
to yourself. Please communicate that to the staff and members of council.
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. David Hugg, III, City Manager, announced that the second Coffee and Conversations through
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will be held at the Pitt Center on Tuesday, October
25, at 8:30 a.m.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Christiansen wished everyone a Happy Diwali to all the community members who are
celebrating. Mayor Christiansen also reminded everyone that Friday, October 28, 2022, is First
Responder Day.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Taylor, Second District, echoed Mayor Christiansen’s reminder regarding First
Responder Day on Friday, October 28, 2022. Mr. Taylor stated that he had the opportunity to
attend an event with the President of the United States Joe Biden at Delaware State University on
Friday, October 21, 2022. Mr. Taylor stated that he saw the president of the United States inspire
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a room full of people who look like him. Mr. Taylor explained that while he does not agree with
all of his politics, on that particular day he saw something in the city of Dover. Mr. Taylor saw
something in the culture that he thought was fantastic. Mr. Taylor stated he would love for council
to push harder to get the President of the United States to come downtown. Mr. Taylor would like
to let President Biden come and see how we live. Councilman Taylor stated he would let him
come and see how things are, and Mr. Taylor reminded everyone that President Biden brings
resources when he visits and when he leaves the resources are still here.
Councilman Boggerty, At-Large, thanked everyone for the progress that Dover is making in
relationship building, et cetera. Mr. Boggerty explained he was communicating with the President
of the Central Delaware NAACP Branch #2028 Fleur McKendell about the redistricting process,
and she said that she agreed and had no apprehensions, and she is going to send an email to the
City Clerk. Mr. Boggerty explained that unfortunately, the National Chapter may take a little
longer, but Ms. McKendell said that she will get that email sent over.
Councilman Hare, Second District, thanked Mr. Taylor, Mr. Boggerty, and Mr. Neil for their
contributions to Operation Warm Heart. Mr. Hare stated that the airmen would be appreciative and
that there is still time if anybody would like to donate. Mr. Hare explained that he was unable to
make it to the Delaware State University event due to medical and different reasons, but he did
watch the live feed. Mr. Hare joked that he disagreed with Mr. Taylor. Mr. Hare stated that there
were a lot of good-looking people there and he did not think they looked like Mr. Taylor. Mr.
Hare stated that the young man who introduced President Biden was very impressive.
Council President Sudler thanked everyone and echoed the sentiment that had been conveyed
throughout the announcements. Mr. Sudler thanked Delaware State University for reaching out to
him and allowing the opportunity for council to attend. Mr. Sudler further explained that it was a
shared team approach and that he really appreciates Delaware State University as a good neighbor
and being inclusive. Mr. Sudler stated that the City Council looks forward to working with
Delaware State University more closely as time progresses.
Councilman Anderson reminded everyone of Councilman Rocha’s dad’s service on Thursday,
October 27, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Regular Council meeting, hearing no objection
the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
ANDRIA BENNETT
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting on October 24, 2022, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on October 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with Council President
Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Boggerty,
Mr. Hare, Mr. Neil, Mr. Taylor, and Dr. Pillsbury. Mr. Rocha was absent. Mayor Christiansen was
also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Shelton (Utility), Mr.
Contant (via WebEx), and Mr. Shevock (via WebEx) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration.) Dr.
Jackson, Mr. Hosfelt (Safety, Advisory, and Transportation), and Mr. McCutcheon (Utility) were
absent.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Boggerty moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil, and unanimously
carried.
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. Boggerty, and unanimously
carried.
Debriefing/Post-Mortem on Firefly Music Festival (Presentations by the Department of Planning and
Inspections and the Dover Police Department)
Mr. Jason Osika, Fire Marshall, reviewed the 2022-FMO After Action Report Summary
presentation.
Mr. Sudler stated that he noticed that although Firefly was a major activity and very successful with a
lot of great teamwork, it almost felt like they were not there, because of the way the traffic and the
way everything was coordinated so well. Mr. Sudler continued to state that he almost forgot that Firefly
was happening that weekend, other than hearing the music, so he wanted to commend all the City of
Dover staff that partake in making this event a success. Mr. Sudler thanked the staff for representing
the City of Dover. Mr. Sudler asked who took the pictures because they should be a professional
photographer. Mr. Sudler suggested that the photos should be used on the website for the City of
Dover, as an activity that they host as part of representing the City of Dover.
Mr. Neil stated that he wanted to give a report from someone who is most directly affected and that
he received phone calls about Firefly. Mr. Neil noted that it is a great event for the city, simply because
people are coming in from all over, not just in the immediate area, not just in Delaware, but that they
are coming from all over. Mr. Neil explained that it puts the City of Dover on the map, a specific music
map, just as NASCAR does for a sports map, and that is what they hope the Gift of Light will be,
which is from Thanksgiving thru New Year's and pay some electric bills with that.
Mr. Neil stated that it is moving very well inside because of what they have learned, however, people
are walking up and down Persimmon Tree Lane, still blocking traffic. Mr. Neil explained that he has
asked the festival people to create a map to show an internal area and to not let people back in at the
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gates off Persimmon Tree. Mr. Neil continued to explain, that it would let the traffic flow through the
compound but not out and that it would be easier for emergency vehicles coming in and out.
Mr. Neil stated that the second thing is the music mostly on Thursday and Friday nights, where the
music was exceeding the city's requirements for sound. Mr. Neil noted that usually, their sound
engineers are very good at making sure that the music goes out so that President Sudler can hear it and
up north can hear it, but those in that immediate area are the ones that are deluged. Mr. Neil explained
that by Saturday, it was much better, and though some people complained about Sunday, basically the
explanation was simply, it was allowed to go an additional hour, they could have had two hours, to
put on that performance due to the weather.
Mr. Neil stated that the other thing is there was a shift, and that may be why traffic was not as
noticeable because they went from the summer to the fall. Mr. Neil stated that he thought what may
happen is they are going to look at the crowds and maybe move it back towards a summer date that
fits into a schedule because the producer of this event produces many festivals of this type. Mr. Neil
explained that the more attractions, the better attractions, the heavier the attendance will be. They held
approximately 50,000, but it does affect our lives, simply because of the detours that it is causing and
the effect that it has.
Mr. Neil noted that the City of Dover handles the event well, but they also have State Police involved,
who may forget that we must come up and down Persimmon Tree Lane, going down to Route 9 and
then working around to White Oak or going up north further to get just one and a half miles going in
one direction suddenly now becomes 13 miles in it by doing the route out.
Mr. Neil stated that he is excited about the Gift of Light, the light show that is coming. Mr. Neil stated
that he thought it is going to be a terrific event for the city.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Osika stated that he can tell a difference in attendance, just by the
camping lots. Mr. Osika stated that he does not know how many more came in because he was not on
the one side of, what they call the day trippers, that come in with daily tickets. Mr. Osika stated that
he does not have the exact number of attendees, but they usually do not let the city know. Mr. Osika
noted the biggest difference that he has seen from June to September is probably the Emergency
Medical Services. Mr. Osika stated that he believes incidents are down because when you are in the
June months, you have people not hydrating and drinking other beverages and it is hot out, which
creates other issues, whereas now, it is cooler out, so that eliminates that issue.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Osika stated that the 331 hours the Fire Marshal’s Office worked is
a city expense and that it has never been recaptured from AEG or the Speedway. Mr. Osika noted that
he is not sure why that is. Mr. Osika explained that staff recently had a meeting about this not long
ago about if they want to go in a different direction or not, and that they are going to maybe investigate
that. Mr. Osika noted that, he keeps track of most of his staff and that he can give Council all the
breakdowns of each person and what the costs are. Mr. Osika continued to note that most of them take
it as comp time, which is still a cost because they are taking off. Mr. Osika stated that their hours are
100% paid for by the city.
Chief Thomas Johnson, Dover Police Department stated that June is going to generate more heat
casualties than a September event, regardless of your attendance. Chief Johnson agreed with Mr. Osika
that hydration is a big issue and people with chronic conditions do not hold up as well in June, usually,
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in the climate that you would experience during that time. Chief Johnson explained that from a health
standpoint, he thought the first aid stations did better and that EMS was not incredibly overtaxed at
this year's event, than perhaps when the event happens in warmer weather.
Chief Johnson stated that regarding traffic, he wanted to give compliments to the Delaware
Department of Transportation (DelDOT), which is a very big player in making sure that traffic flows
smoothly through the city. Chief Johnson explained that they bring major gear to this event and will
take over programmed traffic lights and intersections. Chief Johnson noted that while they are doing
real-time monitoring of traffic flow, they will make real-time adjustments to signaling and how the
city handles getting in and getting out.
Chief Johnson stated that from a policing standpoint, there was not too much activity to note, he was
able to print on a page and a half all the recorded events, whether it was logged on the Persimmon
Tree side or the DuPont Highway side of the event. Chief Johnson explained some were just run-of-
the-mill events that you might get a call for through the 911 system that just happens to occur in that
zone, and they squared those away. Chief Johnson stated that they had a couple of medical events
which they took some action upon. Chief Johnson stated there were no real major serious criminal
events, as far as anybody being injured by assault. Chief Johnson noted there was one report of an
aggravated robbery that, ultimately, after quite an extensive search, proved to be unfounded.
Chief Johnson stated that they were unsure if the aggravated robbery victim was exaggerating because
they could never locate him, or whether it was a distraction call to take the attention away from
something else because sometimes that will occur. Chief Johnson noted that there were a couple of
significant drug arrests that were handled away from the crowd. Chief Johnson explained that when
you get that many people together with closed containers, not necessarily inside of the venue where
clear plastic is the order of the day, but on the periphery of the event. Chief Johnson stated that there
were entrepreneurs that are now out of business thanks to some of the City’s plain clothes and
undercover officers doing what they do.
Chief Johnson stated that the motorcycle unit was heavily involved in escort duty, sometimes as far
away as southern New Castle County, depending on where the VIP, the talent, was coming from, to
come to and from the event to perform, that went off flawlessly. Chief Johnson stated that he was
proud to report that there were no major incidents that Council would be concerned with about the
crime. Chief Johnson noted that he thought the biggest, besides a drug-related event, the biggest
criminal event was a couple of other industrious young people that were taking stuff out of parked
cars. Chief Johnson complimented the venue, the host organization, Mr. Hosfelt, and the system that
is in place there. Chief Johnson explained that it was easy to catch them when they could watch them
on television and then they knew exactly where to send the resources, down to exactly what they are
wearing.
Chief Johnson stated that this is a multi-jurisdictional event, as far as the police plan goes and that
meetings start in the months leading up to the event. Chief Johnson noted that the Fire Police get
involved also to help with traffic and that it is a collaborative effort.
Chief Johnson stated the evacuation was also something that took them a little bit by surprise. Chief
Johnson stated that they had only five to seven minutes' notice that it was going to occur. Chief Johnson
continued to state that the Meteorologist had to decide, and he was trying hard not to recommend that.
Chief Johnson explained that there is a National Weather Service Meteorologist that is onsite in the
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Command Post, where they have a portable 911 center, and they made a very difficult call. Chief
Johnson noted the evacuation was very orderly, with no injuries, and no problems about that.
Chief Johnson stated that every night, he watched Mr. Bundek, the EMS supervisor go from bathroom
to bathroom to make sure that there was nobody passed out, or in a bad way. Chief Johnson noted that
he is an EMS leader, but he gets in there and from the teamwork side of things, it is just awesome to
see.
Mr. Neil stated that when Sir Paul McCartney was here, the ex-Beatle, there were 90,000 people, and
that, for our city, our size, was remarkable. Mr. Neil noted that even with the dates this year and last
year, because of COVID-19, the attendance numbers were at the 50,000 level.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Johnson stated the Police Department's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
(UAV) program is in suspended animation, they are not active because DelDOT, has a lot of capacity
and capability. Chief Johnson stated that their drone resources are so readily available, so far more
advanced than the equipment that the City currently possess that they rely upon DelDOT. Chief
Johnson explained that they would have to get permission to operate in this airspace, with the Air
Force base being present, and that it is too much of a burden for the Police Department to keep up with
that.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Osika stated that the Police Department had drones at one time. Mr.
Osika noted that one of the biggest issues from talking to DelDOT is they have a life expectancy of
about three to five years and then it is outdated. Mr. Osika stated that his team asked if they could get
training on it, which he allowed, he supports any type of training that they want to do. Mr. Osika
explained the last time they used a UAV was from Fire School, they have drone programs, and at the
Loockerman Street fire, drones came in handy. Mr. Osika stated that they are looking more toward a
UAV for aerial photos for the City’s case file.
Update on Kenton Road Project (Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager)
Ms. Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager reviewed the background and analysis regarding the update.
Ms. Duca also discussed the speed reduction on Kenton Road between Forrest Avenue and Chestnut
Grove Road.
Staff recommended that City Council support the proposed speed reduction to 35 MPH for Kenton
Road between Forrest Avenue (SR8/K51) and Chestnut Grove Road (K158).
Mr. John Gaines, Group Engineer, DelDOT, stated this project was recommended by the Dover Kent
Metropolitan Planning Organization (Dover Kent MPO) many years ago. Mr. Gaines noted DelDOT
has been working on it since about 2015 and are nearing the end of the right-of-way acquisition phase.
Mr. Gaines noted that they are planning on beginning construction in the spring of 2023 and wrapping
up late summer of 2024. Mr. Gaines explained that the project is fully funded through construction.
Mr. Gaines further explained that the project was put on the back burner for a while, but they were
able to move some funding from some other projects to make this one goes on that schedule.
Ms. Laura Haxton, Senior Transportation Engineer, Century Engineering stated that the project is
improving Kenton Road from Route 8 to Maple Dale Road. Ms. Haxton stated that they will be adding
pedestrian and bicycle facilities and that there will be a 10-foot shared-use path along one side of
Kenton Road, from Route 8 to College Road. Ms. Haxton explained then it will cross the street and
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then go to the entrance of Fox Hall. Ms. Haxton further explained that it will be called a low-stress
network for your everyday bicycle rider and pedestrian. Ms. Haxton stated that everywhere else there
will be a five-foot sidewalk, except for the five homes across the street from the Fire House and that
was due to right-of-way complications. Ms. Haxton noted that there will be 11-foot travel lanes, right
and left turn lanes installed at all the subdivisions and roadways, and curbing.
Ms. Haxton explained that they will be improving drainage and lighting. Ms. Haxton stated that two
brand new stormwater management ponds are going in and a roundabout at the Chestnut Grove Road
intersection, a single-lane roundabout that will mimic the roundabout at Route 10 and Route 15 in
Camden. Ms. Haxton stated there will be a signal light at Greentree, the intersection of Greentree
Drive and Kenton Road and that this improvement is underway right now. Ms. Haxton also stated,
some utility poles will be moved back starting this week and that the signal light should be up within
the next couple of months.
Ms. Haxton stated that the project will be divided into two major phases. Ms. Haxton explained that
in the first phase they will be building from Route 8 to College Road. Ms. Haxton stated that this part
of the roadway will be done under lane closure which will include flaggers, drums, and barriers. Ms.
Haxton noted they will build one side of the road, flip it over, and build the other side of the road. Ms.
Haxton stated that there will be detours in there, like Greenway Lane and College Road, and they will
have to shut down for a little bit.
Ms. Haxton stated that the second phase will be Turnberry to Chestnut Grove Road which will be done
under a full closure lasting 39 days due to no shoulder and not being able to shift vehicles. Ms. Haxton
stated that the second full closure will be from College Rd to Turnberry for 30 days to build that
section.
Ms. Haxton stated that this is a safety-related project and that they have a speed resolution that they
would like as an early action item to put into place now or as soon as possible. Ms. Haxton stated that
this includes all side roads from Route 8 to West Denney’s Road. Ms. Haxton explained that due to
driver expectations and safety reasons, they are suggesting that they want to reduce the speed limit to
35 miles an hour. Ms. Haxton noted that they have concurrence from the City of Dover Police, and
once they get the approval tonight, DelDOT can get those signs out there and get that speed reduced
before construction comes through just to improve safety.
Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Haxton stated that to enter Fox Hall West, they will be able to enter
from Carnoustie Road and Burning Tree. Ms. Haxton noted that they will not be closed at the same
time.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Gaines stated that they are going to send out night surveys to say,
"Hey, if we can work at night, we can get this done a lot quicker." Mr. Gaines noted that if enough
people are opposed to night work, the way they have it shown now is all daytime. Mr. Gaines stated
that if they get approval to do night work, they can greatly expedite this project. Mr. Gaines noted that
it will be a noisy project.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Gaines stated they will contact the Department of Education and
they plan on holding an informational meeting a few months before they start construction just to say,
"Hey, this is coming, and these are going to be the impacts." Mr. Gaines stated that anytime they have
a detour up, it will be well signed for the detour route. Mr. Gaines contained to state that each time
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they change phases, they put out signs on the side of the road. Mr. Gaines noted that they are thinking
of having a group that will run the public outreach. Mr. Gaines stated that if someone has an issue,
they can contact the correct person and they can come to meet with them right away; they will be on
staff every day for the project.
Mayor Christiansen stated that as Chairman of Dover Kent MPO, he wanted to let everyone know that
it took a little bit for them to get this project moved up. Mayor Christiansen noted that Mr. Shelton is
also a member of the Dover Kent County MPO. Mayor Christiansen stated that they both wanted to
share what they trying to do next because they feel that while the improvements are going to be terrific
for Dover Kenton Road, they are overlooking another road that is heavily traveled and that needs some
attention. Mayor Christiansen stated that their efforts are going to be put into getting College Road
improved as well because why improve Dover Kenton and then dump a lot more traffic on College
Road?
Mr. Dana Shelton, 133 Red Oak Drive, Dover Hidden Oaks right next to Woodlands of Fox Hall. Mr.
Shelton stated that the road, between Scarborough or McKee and Dover Kenton Road on College Road
near the old Square Club, is a hazard. Mr. Shelton stated that he drove down that road earlier today
and that an elderly lady was walking with a cane right on the side that did not have sidewalks and the
cars had to move over so that they could go around her because she was walking on the line.
Mr. Shelton stated that if they are going to do work on Kenton Road, then that is another road that
they want to take care of because it is a hazard, and someone is going to get hurt. Mr. Shelton explained
that you cannot ride bicycles down there or walk down that street. Mr. Shelton stated that he jogged
down there but had to jog on the other side because he was afraid that he was going to get hit by a car
and that he had to try to face the cars when the traffic came.
Responding to Mr. Shelton, Mr. Gaines stated that a new project just started on College Road from
McKee Road to Kenton Road. Mr. Gaines stated that Ms. Haxton’s team will be working on this
project as well and has just started the field survey. Mr. Gaines explained that regardless of what the
roadway looks like there will be an off-road multi-use path.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Gaines stated that for the new College Road Project, they have a six-
year CTP funding that was not available until July 1, 2022.
Responding to Mr. Gaines, Mr. Sudler stated that he would help and give his support when it comes
time to talk to property owners.
Mr. Boggerty invited Ms. Haxton and Mr. Gaines to attend the West Dover Community Town Hall
on November 3, 2022, at Maple Dale Country Club from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Ms. Duca called the committee’s attention to the Committee Action Form in the packet the proposal
for speed reduction on Kenton Road.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend that City Council support the proposed speed reduction to 35
MPH for Kenton Road between Forrest Avenue (SR8/K51) and Chestnut Grove Road (K158),
as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
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Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Gaines stated that for College Road, they are going to do a large
public outreach to come up with alternatives, present them to the public and choose a preferred
alternative. Mr. Gaines stated that a shovel will not go into the ground for three years or better
depending on public outreach.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Gaines stated that they will be one hundred percent responsible for
managing all stormwater for any additional roadway they add.
Mr. Sudler stated that they are already on four years, and it sounds like it is going to be another three
to four before the College Road project is started. Mr. Sudler stated that hearing the grave concerns,
and the enormous amount of traffic that is going to be picking up. Mr. Sudler noted that he would like
to see College Road bumped up as number one or number two because of the safety issue. Mr. Sudler
also stated that he would like to see how it was prioritized and if the safety issue is in more demand
than the other area. Mr. Sudler stated that on College Road they have students, seniors at Westminster,
fire apparatuses coming down there at high speed when necessary, and even officers and that there is
no room to even walk on the other side of the road. Mr. Sudler explained that he knew that on Kenton
Road there is some sidewalk available and there is some sidewalk available on Route 8 on the right,
but absolutely none is available pretty much on College Road, particularly on the right side where the
Grand Lodge is located.
Mayor Christiansen stated that a list of projects that the Council sent was prioritized for them last year
or early in the spring. Mayor Christiansen stated that the list was sent to and approved by the Dover
Kent MPO that were accepted projects. Mayor Christiansen noted that he believes that College Road
was one of the top priorities. Mayor Christiansen explained that they moved a couple of the other
projects down. Mayor Christiansen noted that MPO and DelDOT are aware of the project moving up,
and the urgency to get it done.
Mr. Taylor requested that the Mayor and Chief Johnson, send a copy of the procedural notice when it
comes to information being sent to council, whether it be a loss of life incident, a fire, or whatever the
case may be. Mr. Taylor explained that too many times are finding out information on Facebook, by
constituents or by a reporter calling, and then they are not prepared. Mr. Taylor stated that the current
system, that they have right now is broken. Mr. Taylor stated that there was a loss of life, he found out
about it on Facebook, and he is the Chair of Safety.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Johnson stated that he can go to the Dover Police Website and sign
up for notifications, which is open for any member of the public to sign up.
Mayor Christiansen stated that they will certainly take that under advisement. Mayor Christiansen
stated that Mr. Taylor with his prior experience as a police officer would understand that there is some
information that can be released immediately and not that they do not have confidence in the council
to keep information that should be kept under wraps. Mayor Christiansen stated that it is no sign of
disrespect to any member of Council and that they certainly will review our policies. Mayor
Christiansen noted that in the past, most of the discretion of the dissemination of information is the
prerogative of the Chief to triage what they need to get out and what they do not.
Responding to Chief Johnson, Mr. Neil requested that all members of Council be put on the
notification list for public information.
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Mr. Taylor moved for the adjournment of the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee
meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Council President Sudler presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Arndt, and unanimously carried.
Community Resources - Delaware 211 and Stand By Me (Donna Snyder-White, United Way)
Ms. Donna Snyder-White reviewed the presentation entitled Strengthening Families Financial
Empowerment Data, Driven Impact.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Snyder-White stated that of the 8,300 people who refused a
follow-up call most of them felt that they could just make the call on their own or they did not need
any additional assistance.
Mr. Neil stated that they know that the problem with housing is stability. Mr. Neil stated that the
figures show that a person needs over $45,000 or works 95 hours a week at a minimum wage of $9.25
to get rental housing. Mr. Neil noted that the problem with rental housing is, and that is all housing,
corporations are coming in and scooping up housing that has gone into receivership. Mr. Neil stated
that they have bought apartment houses and they bought leased land communities. Mr. Neil explained
that as soon as that happened, even if Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac money or any other money that was
designed for it to be affordable housing, it is no longer affordable. Mr. Neil stated that he believes a
landlord should be paid, they should be paid for the cost of the operation and maintenance because a
lot of the things that these corporations are buying are not maintained.
Mr. Neil stated that corporations do not have to because there is nothing in the law that says you must
maintain it, you must go after them and there are code inspectors who go in and enforce codes for
these rentals. Mr. Neil explained that his paradigm is to have a public service commission for all
rentals simply because they will do exactly what we do for utilities. Mr. Neil noted that utilities are
important, they are private, and these guys do not want to do that. Mr. Neil stated that when he goes
to the state legislature, he is going to need help because of an article that appeared last Friday in the
Delaware State News. Mr. Neil noted that that article’s headline is, "Here is how to fix Delaware's
lack of housing."
Mr. Neil stated that unless they do something different, they are going to have the same problem, no
matter how much money they put into affordable housing, it will not be affordable any longer. Mr.
Neil noted that as soon as you go to buy out, as soon as that buyout is there, you are in the same boat.
Mr. Neil explained that they need that housing because every single person must have someplace to
go and come back to make all this work. Mr. Neil further explained that the money that is being taken
out of this state does not come back in taxes, it is going out to major corporations.
Mr. Neil shared a headline, "I do not have any faith in the system. Soaring housing costs have renters
mulling how they will vote in the midterms." Mr. Neil explained that the heart of this went to every
single candidate that is running, whether they were incumbents, newbies in open markets, or whether
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they were challengers. Mr. Neil stated that a few members of the state legislature have said "Yeah, we
need to go in that direction”, however not enough, they need them on both sides of the aisle. Mr. Neil
stated that this article was directed to the voters, anticipating that the article from USA Today said,
come on, ask them and we need to get the changes in the state legislature to make it happen. Mr. Neil
asked, “why should we continue to compound increases year after year, after year?” Mr. Neil
expressed that unless United Way will stand by him when he goes to fight for this, it is not going to
happen. Mr. Neil noted that United Way, Housing Alliance, and Neighborhood Good Partners have a
reputation.
Mr. Neil explained that the President of this Council is not a problem. Mr. Neil further explained that
Mr. Sudler has housing, he is local, and basically, his money is coming through on just this principle.
Mr. Neil further explained that the principle of this is what it is costing him to run and have it. Mr.
Neil stated that if he sells, whatever he sells for, he could sell for a fortune that is when we lose the
affordable housing.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Snyder-White stated that she will stand with Mr. Neil and thanked him
for expressing his passion around this issue. Ms. Snyder-White stated that housing and the lack of
affordable housing are very complex and that there is not one single solution, and we know that, right?
Ms. Snyder-White explained that they have been dealing with it for a long time in this state. Ms.
Snyder-White stated that she is very happy to supply any Council Member with information about the
constituents that have reached out to Stand By Me or 211 for help. Ms. Snyder-White stated that she
is happy to have some of the actual clients say exactly what they have been going through with where
they are at in their life if they want to share that. Ms. Snyder-White explained that some of them have,
and she thinks it is more than the data, it is people sharing their stories and being available to you to
support that.
Ms. Snyder-White agreed with Mr. Neil that there are businesses that are coming in, scooping up the
properties and then they sell them at a higher price. Landlords are putting people out of their units or
homes, renters, because they want a higher value that other people can afford.
Responding to Ms. Snyder-White, Mr. Neil stated City Council passed an Ordinance last night for
lease land communities where the owner, any community owner who has purchased a community or
someone who could not pay the rent and they have the house, now must have a certificate of occupancy
so that house is safe. Mr. Neil noted companies are selling houses that do not have floors, toilets, or
cabinets, they sell them and then turn them over. Mr. Neil noted that now they cannot do that anymore.
Mr. Neil stated that they are selling houses they do not have titles to, they are not allowed to sell that,
but they are. Mr. Neil noted that they are getting away with it because the person who buys a house
does not have a title, they cannot sell it and we now must report that to the Department of Justice.
Mr. Neil shared that we had a situation where a family of four, parents were disabled, and children
were disabled. Mr. Neil continued to share that when the Code Inspector went into that house, she
said, "You have to leave immediately." She condemned it. Why? Mr. Neil stated that the house had
dangerous electrical problems, but they did not have a doorknob, they opened a door with a knife. Mr.
Neil explained they wound up with their mother in a mobile home in Maryland because Delaware had
nothing. Mr. Neil noted that the paradigm must change to keep affordable housing affordable. Mr.
Neil stated that it is essential that they must do everything they can to open and have places for people
to live. Mr. Neil suggested that the Neighborhood Good Partners may now be able to come in and take
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over a property, would be great because they are professionals, and we know they are going to do the
job.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Snyder-White stated that the Stand By Me Minority Small Business
Program is a 12-month program, they assigned individual financial and business coaches, that looked
at their personal finance as well as the business finance, and leaned in to understand, build a
relationship. Ms. Snyder-White explained that first, they build trust but also lean in to understand what
each business was struggling with, what the identified barriers could be validated, and to put in
strategies to help them overcome those barriers. Ms. Snyder-White further explained that this meant
partnering with several resources that are not just in a United Way but in the community to help
strategize how to either accelerate their business, write a business plan, customer retention strategy,
whatever the need was that we helped them to solve that problem.
Ms. Snyder White stated that they partnered with Barclays Bank, which afforded them engagement
funding, a client benefit fund as well as a barrier fund. Ms. Snyder-White continued to state that United
Way assisted them with getting grants that were available in the community. Ms. Snyder-White noted
that Barclays with the barrier fund was able to help give them the money to buy the bigger piece of
equipment that helps them get more yield and production out of what they were doing. Ms. Snyder-
White stated that with a combination of learning and understanding what the barriers are, what is
impeding the business growth, and working with partners to develop strategies to help them overcome
the barriers, how we got there.
Mr. Anderson requested Ms. Snyder-White to provide a list of some of the unmet needs she sees that
are within our community.
Annexation Request - Consideration of Utility Services for 1107 S. Bradford Street owned by Ditko
Properties LLC (AX-22-02) (Mary Ellen Gray, Director of Planning, and Inspections)
Staff recommended upon consideration of utility services, it is found that electric, water, and sanitary
sewer services are provided and/or available to the property at 1107 S. Bradford Street. The Electric
Department and Department of Water and Wastewater have no objection to its annexation.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend upon consideration of utility services, it is found that electric,
water, and sanitary sewer services are provided and/or available to the property at 1107 S.
Bradford Street. The Electric Department and Department of Water and Wastewater have no
objection to its annexation, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Anderson and unanimously carried.
Evaluation of Bids – College Road Pump Station Replacement (Jason Lyon, Director of Water and
Wastewater)
Mr. Jason Lyon, Director of Water and Wastewater, reviewed the background and analysis regarding
the Evaluation of Bids for the College Road Pump Station Replacement.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Teal Construction for the College Road Pump Station
Replacement, RFP #23-0001WW, for $580,580.
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Mr. Hare moved to recommend awarding the contract to Teal Construction for the College
Road Pump Station Replacement, RFP #23-0001WW, for $580,580, as recommended by staff.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the
meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and unanimously
carried.
Update from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) on Membership Priorities (Tim Mullaney, FOP
President)
Tim Mullaney, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 15 President, stated that he sent a letter on
October 7, 2022, to the entire Council. Mr. Mullaney explained that the recent Council action to accept
a wage scale instead of some things that they gave up such as some different procedures for retirement
dates. Mr. Mullaney stated that he has been told that he is aggressively pushing this, that it is eventually
going to come, and that he should just let it come. Mr. Mullaney explained that the issue arises for
him, that when he presented this to the FOP for their agreeance in what we were negotiating with the
city, it was under the impression that obviously that there was no money to do what we needed in the
scale to have that enacted at that point.
Mr. Mullaney stated that he continues to have to explain to the membership of the FOP that they see
money being spent in other areas throughout the city when they gave certain things up that could
greatly affect how they proceed throughout the rest of their career. Mr. Mullaney stated that he thinks
it is great what the city is doing with the wage equity study. Mr. Mullaney explained what sparked this
letter was a meeting in September where he sat down with the City Manager, Human Resources
Director, and the other union heads in the same room to discuss where they were currently at with the
wage equity study. Mr. Mullaney noted that he did the wage equity study for the Police Department,
and he knows they were compared with who they were being compared with.
Mr. Mullaney stated that he expresses that their mark with equity with this new wage scale is there but
that there is another piece of the matter that he must explain to his membership that they are going to
continue to watch the city negotiate with other unions. Mr. Mullaney explained that other unions are
going to receive raises, possibly receive raises based on this wage equity study before the
implementation of this wage scale that they negotiated well before they had any thought or any
understanding that this is the action that the city was taking. Mr. Mullaney noted that he thinks this is
a great course of action that the city is taking. Mr. Mullaney stated that it still does not help him explain
to the membership when, lack of better terms, he sold to them the financial stability of where the city
was when they agreed to this wage scale. Mr. Mullaney continued to state that there were items they
gave up because it was not able to be in the budget and was not something they could afford. The city,
meaning the FOP, watched $550,000 go towards bonuses throughout the city.
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Mr. Mullaney stated that money that was not in the budget, was money that was found, that was money
that was moved around, and that was money that freed up to do something that he thinks was for a
great cause. Mr. Mullaney stated that it still shows that if the city wants to do something, they find the
money to do it. Mr. Mullaney explained that he has been with the city long enough that he sees that
the city has things that they have to do and are costly. Mr. Mullaney further explained that this is what
provoked him to send this letter and that he cannot continue to explain to his membership that money
is going to continue to go out when they were told that there was no money. Mr. Mullaney stated that
is why he put within the letter, that he would ask for the wage scale to get moved up to January 1st of
this year and that they voluntarily remove themselves from the wage equity study. Mr. Mullaney
noted that for lack of better terms, that study does not matter to them and that it is not going to affect
them because they already know where they are in comparison. Mr. Mullaney suggested that they
would be able to revisit any type of wage discussions during their normal negotiations in two years.
Mr. Mullaney stated that as the FOP president, he must be their voice and stand before the council and
ask because he cannot continue to explain to them when they see money going out because the question
is to him, where was that money when we agreed? Mr. Mullaney explained that they made it under
the understanding in working with the City Manager, Mayor, and Police Chief that they could not
afford it.
Responding to Mr. Mullaney, Mr. Anderson stated that he would like to offer some information that
may help your membership be a little more comfortable with some things. Mr. Anderson explained
that the City received some money due to a property sale and then they were able to help all the
employees. Mr. Anderson stated that they were expecting more, but some sales have not gone through
and that he is sure they will piece by piece. Mr. Anderson asked for a little patience, and they do
believe that this is one of the great priorities in keeping our city safe and making sure they keep the
experienced people that they have. Mr. Anderson thanked Mr. Mullaney.
Mayor Christiansen thanked Mr. Mullaney for his presentation. Mayor Christiansen assured Mr.
Mullaney that he, the City Manager, and the Chief, their word is their bond and council has given them
the go-ahead to facilitate the request that the FOP made sooner than later.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that the police have been very limited in their ability to
replace vehicles now for two years as a function of the supply chain problems and the manufacturing
difficulties that they have encountered. Mr. Hugg stated that the police are scheduled for 15 vehicles
that they are currently on the manufacturer's list to have built and supplied. Mr. Hugg noted that they
are in the budget; they are carryovers from the prior year because they were not replaced last year.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that there were a couple of vehicles that were approved
for replacement in this budget year. Mr. Hugg explained that they struck all the vehicles except a
couple that was way past their prime and needed to be replaced. Mr. Hugg noted that they are going
to be very far behind on the vehicle fleet by next year.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Mr. Sudler offered his observation on their previous budget process and that
they deferred a lot of line items that the council highlighted that we put off. Mr. Sudler stated that he
believes a lot of those items need to be visited while they are visiting the pay increase and the FOP
request because he is very concerned about those line items. Mr. Sudler stated that now that we have
a little lead way, we need to get back to those top priorities, and line items in conjunction with the
FOP's request.
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Mr. Hugg stated they have two departments, Planning and Inspections and Parks and Recreation to go
through but they are wrapping up a first-quarter budget review with all the departments. Mr. Hugg
stated that most of them, fortunately, are close to what was expected and their budgeted amounts. Mr.
Hugg explained that the idea was that each quarter they would, take a very hard look at the budget and
the revenues. Mr. Hugg further explained that he hopes that by mid-year he will be able to come back
to Council and maybe make some budget adjustments. Mr. Hugg noted that perhaps they can do
something with the purchase power adjustment clause, but they just need to let that workout.
Mr. Hugg stated that when the FOP came to us back in April, they had a seven-and-a-half million-
dollar deficit. Mr. Hugg continued to state that they quite honestly had to say to them then that they
did not have money. Mr. Hugg noted that they were worried about being able to close the year without
going into debt. Mr. Hugg stated when he came to council in late June, they gave council a budget that
raised utility rates, raised electric rates, raised property taxes, and had severe cuts in it. Mr. Hugg stated
that led him to suggest the opportunity to do something for all our employees because there was
nothing else left in the budget quite frankly. Mr. Hugg noted that as the Mayor indicated, the agreement
is still on their desk and that they are going to honor it as soon as they can. Mr. Hugg stated that they
have got to also work their way through some of these wage questions so that they are treating all the
employees fairly.
Mr. Sudler stated that if they could bring down the electric rate just a little bit as Councilman Boggerty
has so eloquently echoed as well as other council persons. Mr. Sudler stated that he thinks that they
need to look at our constituents first and foremost because if they are not satisfied, if they cannot pay
the bill, then we are all out of a job. Mr. Hugg noted that they need the Police Department, they need
the Fire Department, but we need our constituents first and foremost and that they need to get them
relief.
Mr. Sudler stated that as Councilman Neil has been so passionate about tonight, they need to get relief
to our constituents who pay us, we work for them, they do not work for us, and they are starting to feel
like they work for us. Councilman Neil noted that we should take care of our constituents and they
will take care of us.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that there is a property sale that has not been settled yet,
there are factors that they are addressing, and he hopes that it will make our financial situation a lot
more comfortable as we get into midyear. Mr. Hugg explained that he and Mr. Anderson have been
tracking natural energy, and natural gas prices and they broke $5 downward the other day. Mr. Hugg
noted he has not seen them at $5 in a year. Mr. Hugg stated that if they stay there that should start to
reflect in some of our energy costs. Mr. Hugg explained that the last two hedge purchases that we have
undertaken for energy have been at prices a little bit better than we expected them to be. Mr. Hugg
noted that means that they have been more favorable to us than we expected them to be.
Mr. Hugg stated that he committed when we did this budget that they were going to track it as closely
as they can, and he commended all the departments who are being mindful of their budgets.
Mr. Sudler requested a breakdown from Mr. Hugg sooner rather than later because constituents contact
them almost daily. Mr. Sudler stated that they do want to make sure our employees have a high job
satisfaction rate and are treated fairly across the board. Mr. Sudler thanked Team Dover.
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Proposed Ordinance #2022-14 - Amending Chapter 22- Buildings and Building Regulations, Article
X.- Rental Dwellings and Appendix F - Fees and Fines (Mary Ellen Gray, Director of Planning, and
Inspections)
Ms. Mary Ellen Gray reviewed the background and analysis of the Proposed Ordinance #2022-14 –
Amending Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article X. – Rental Dwellings and
Appendix F – Fees and Fines.
Staff recommended approving the Ordinance for First Reading at the November 14, 2022, Regular
City Council Meeting
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil stated that he was satisfied with the changes that were made
and is appreciative of the efforts that have been made by staff.
Mr. Neil moved to remove Proposed Ordinance #2022-14 - Amending Chapter 22- Buildings and
Building Regulations, Article X.- Rental Dwellings and Appendix F - Fees and Fines (Mary Ellen
Gray, Director of Planning, and Inspections) off the table. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty
and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approving the Ordinance for the First Reading on November
14, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Anderson announced that tonight was the first time that they have heard a little from the
employees’ unions. Mr. Anderson stated that they will hear over the next few sessions from each of
the employees’ unions by the end of the year to give the council a broader perspective so they can
understand what is going on from their perspective in the city.
Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing
no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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Guest Commentary: Here's how
to fix Delaware's lack of
affordable housing
Posted Friday, October 21, 2022 5 :00 am
Fred Neil represents the 3rd District on Dover City Council.
By Councilman Fred Neil
Any tenant living in any house, apartment or in a leased-land community has a huge stake
in the outcome of the Delaware state legislature election in November. The amount of
annual rent increases taken from low- and middle-income families, seniors and retired
military is astronomical.
In addition to the financial peril these excessive increases place on Delaware citizens who
can ill afford it, that money is lost to the state business economy.
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Any change to keep affordable housing affordable must be spurred by the tenants asking the
incumbents seeking reelection and the challengers how they are going to fix the lack of
affordable housing in Delaware. Housing is one of the cornerstones of our economy. Small
landlords are not so much of the problem, but rental domiciles, apartments and leased -land
residences owned by corporations are out of control.
As a Dover city councilman, I am representing "grassroots" constituents on a daily basis.
Over 50% of Dover homes are investment properties. I hear the anguish from apartment
dwellers. I see my senior leased-land-home neighbors moving in with grown children
because they can't afford the excessive annual rent increases. Those compounded rent
increases can't be spent in local businesses if the money is in corporate pockets.
More and more of those pockets are out of state. I have never been able to find one elected
official who knows how much rent money is returned to Delaware in taxes. I have a library of
media stories of the outrageous rent increases due to the lack of affordable housing across
our nation. Do out-of-state, passive investors pay Delaware taxes? Of course not!
The public interest requires a totally different approach - create a Public Service
Commission for Rent for the same reason we have one for utilities. I have sent a version of
this document to every single 2022 candidate with an email address, asking, "If elected, will
you pledge to request a Joint Resolution calling for a review of the Tenant-Landlord code to
create a stakeholder PSC?" The purpose is to provide a profit for the corporate money, so it's
spent in operating and maintaining their rental property but not for compounding annual
rent increases for doing nothing to the property.
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The tenants will have to pay $50-$100 each year for the commission's operation, less than
the compounded annual rent increases they are paying now. This approach should
discourage slumlords and encourage good landlords to maintain their properties. It may also
discourage the price-bidding that drives up the sale of rental properties, which tenants pay
in higher annual rent increases.
Opposition will come from the landlords, who proclaim their business is private (just as
utilities are private). I admit to being an unabashed capitalist. Capitalism works with
competition, but there is no competition for affordable housing. Ergo, the need for a Public
Service Commission.
Even if we throw money at building new housing, it may help in five to 10 years from now.
Unless we make a fundamental change, that affordable housing will disappear. Here is why:
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are better at creating and sustaining millionaires than they are
in creating and sustaining affordable housing: These chartered, federally authorized
agencies loan discounted money for affordable housing. Once the developer decides to take
the profit and run, the "affordability" is gone.
Since the only string attached by these agencies is to follow state law, why not add a state
tag that requires that the sale of the property goes to a nonprofit corporation or a
professional managed co-op?
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Campaign contributions create smoke that obscures the desperate need for affordable
housing for Delaware. A Rent Public Service Commission clears the air and will be another
first for the First State!
As voters, you need to ask and drive the message home to candidates. The ball is in your
court.
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s hacoma Wilton-Waddell always thought she'd be a homeowner by now.
Instead, the 41-year-old clinician at a domestic abuse shelter in Tucson,
Arizona, was forced to downgrade from a two-bedroom to a one-bedroom rental apartment
last month.
"It has been a nightmare. I have moved multiple times. I'm seeing some of the same units in
the same properties rent for double the price, and nothing has changed as far as the
aesthetic," she said. "It's not like they're adding amenities and upgrading the units. They're
literally just changing the price according to what's happening in the market."
For Wilton-Waddell and millions of other renters across America, soaring housing costs have
them not only reassessing their housing situation but also their political allegiance just weeks
before the Nov. 8 midterm election that will determine which party controls Congress and
governor's mansions across the nation.
Politicians could have helped, she said, by pushing for caps on rental increases when
corporations began buying up and renting apartment complexes and increasing rents so
drastically that tenants had to move out because they could no longer afford it.
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As inflation remains high, Wilton -Waddell, who is a registered Democrat, says she is
disillusioned with politicians of both parties.
"At this point, I don't even care about voting. I don't feel like it makes a difference how I
vote," she told USA TODAY. "I could vote for a paper bag and I'm gonna have the same
results. I don't have any faith in the system."
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monthly jump since 1991.
In Tucson, where Wilton-Waddell lives, rents have risen by 39% since March 2020, the third
fastest metro-level rent growth in the country, according to data from Apartment List. In fact,
15 metro areas nationwide have experienced average rent increases of more than 30% since
the start of the pandemic - and renters are struggling.
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'An underrepresented population' that could swing an election
Not paying attention to renters' concerns could be costly for politicians during the midterm
elections, especially in battleground states. Four of the top 10 metro areas experiencing rent
hikes are in Florida, two are in Arizona.
Half of respondents (54%) to a recent Bip'artisan Policy'Center/Morning Consult p'oll said
they have experienced an increase in their rent, mortgage, or utility payments over the past 12
months - with urban respondents (60%) and renters (65%) more likely to report an increase
in their housing expenses.
Historically, voter turnout among renters has been significantly lower than homeow
participation in elections.
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on data from the American National Election Studies.
Mobilizing renter vote nationally could have crucial implications for the midterm elections,
says Chris Salviati, a senior housing economist for Apartment List, especially because the
rising housing costs have had a significantly divergent impact on homeowners and renters.
While the past couple of years have been a crisis in terms of housing costs for renters,
homeowners have seen their net worth balloon.
"Renters are definitely an underrepresented population," he said. "I think there is some
potential for candidates to speak to this issue and offer potential solutions that could
stimulate turnout among renters."
In March 2020, Wilton-Waddell was paying $995 per month for a two-bedroom apartment in
Tucson. The property was soon bought up by an investment company which let the complex
fall into disrepair by paying no attention to maintenance. When her lease was up for renewal,
she was told her rent would be bumped up by $200 per month. She refused to sign it.
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Wilton-Waddell who works as a clinician at a domestic abuse shelter, said her mental health
has suffered, and she constantly lives with a fear of becoming "houseless."
"I was extremely stressed, and I was having issues depression and anxiety," she said.
Georgia: crucial swing state races but will renters show up to vote?
In battleground Georgia, where highly competitive races for governor (between GOP
Incumbent Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams) and Senate (between
Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker) have gripped
the nation's attention, many of the renters who spoke with USA TODAY were despondent.
Some said skyrocketing rent costs have given them a new political perspective as the election
approaches.
Aubrey McInnis, of Athens, says she hasn't decided whom she'll support in the 2022
midterms, but that she is looking for candidates at the state and federal level who support
policies that protect tenants and the homeless.
"It's totally different for me now, especially when I see that there's nothing to support us," she
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As a result, McInnis said, she was homeless for about a week until she moved in with her son
a few weeks ago. She and other tenants were outraged, and joined social justice organizers in
demonstrating against the increases and lobbying local leaders for policy changes.
Lower-income Georgians should be mindful about the lack of tenant protections against
enormous hikes when heading to the polls this November, she said.
"Never in a million years would I imagine I would be homeless from this type of situation,"
McInnis says.
But other Georgians hunting for an affordable place to stay or struggling to keep up with
current housing prices say they could care less about who wins in November.
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What am I going to vote for? They going to do what they
want to do, and I still got to figure out how I'm going to
survive out here.
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"What am I going to vote for? They going to do what they want to do, and I still got to figure
out how I'm going to survive out here," says Donna Wright, 57, of Atlanta, a former forklift
driver who now works at McDonald's.
"I don't give a damn who wins just like they don't give a damn about me," she added.
"Because if I vote and, let's say I vote for Stacey (Abrams), that don't mean she going to put
me in somewhere to live," she said. "I still got to figure this stuff out by myself. "
Wright said her rent started at $500 and jumped to $1,500 in January.
Wright says she would have to work an additional 2-3 jobs to afford that and she's 10 'ng to
get out. Rents are rising sharply in Georgia's largest city, where the average monthly rent for
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Donna Kent, of Athens, said when she called her landlord in August to pay her rent and was
told it was going from $1,200 to $2,300. She said as a mother of three children and a full-
time student she felt like a failure when faced with a 95% rent hike.
"We've had to deal with rats, infestation of roaches and rotted windows," says Kent. "So the
rent is going up, but the properties are not worth what we're paying."
As far as the upcoming midterms are concerned, facing homelessness with three children
means her mind isn't on the election. She said state and federal leaders could have capped
rent hikes to protect the poorest Georgians.
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Renters represent almost one in three potential voters, or 30.2% of the eligible voting
population, according to a 2018 analy'sis by'Ap'artment List's Salviati.
But they often don't show up at the polls: Less than a third - 29% - of those casting ballots in
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additional incentive to vote that is not present for renters," the analysis concluded. "Although
this incentive for voting comes from the local level, its impact ripples through to national
politics."
Low turnout on Nov. 8 is probably bad news for Democrats given that renters tend to be
disproportionately people of color and those with lower incomes, demographic groups that
generally support the left.
And they lean more Democratic compared to homeowners, the study confirmed.
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In 2016, Republican Donald Trump beat Democrat Hillary Clinton by a margin of 6
percentage points among homeowners, but Clinton won the renter vote bY_3Q.p'oints"the
Apartment List analysis found.
For good reason. Democrats have generally pushed policies aimed at helping renters more
than Republicans have.
Eviction moratorium: SURreme Court blocks Biden's COVID-19 eviction moratorium in a blow
to renters
Personal connection: 'I know what it feels like': For ReR. Cori Bush, fighting to extend the
eviction moratorium is Rersonal
Biden's roughly $1.75 trillion Build Back Better package the Democratic-led House almroved
in November on a largely party-line vote included $25 billion in housing choice vouchers to
help renters afford their housing option. A
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In 2020, during the pandemic, however, the Trump administration imposed an eviction
moratorium aimed at helping renters. After extending it once, the Biden
administration sought to do it again, before the SUp'reme Court blocked a second extension
last y'ear.
'Nothing's going to change in our favor'
For many North Carolinians, rent is among the most important issues on the ballot in the
upcoming election, including for Reginia Mays, a former Democrat turned independent living
in Durham.
Mays, 43, was evicted from her home in 2016 when she was unable a afford a $400 hike in
her rent. She turned to subsidized housing - something she qualified for only after
becoming homeless, a fate she's seen many other Carolinians face.
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Having worked as a housing community activist with nonprofits since 2017, she says housing
is a key voting issue for her and wants to vote for candidates based on platform regardless of
party.
But people in her community are often conflicted about voting, she says.
"It's like this sense ofloss and hope, and I hear it throughout my community so much," she
says. "They say our voice matters but it don't and nothing's going to change in our favor."
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It's like this sense of loss and hope, and I hear it
throughout my community so much. They say our voice
matters but it don't and nothing's going to change in our
favor.
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Encouraging others to vote, especially the 18- to 24-year-old range, is a priority for her, she
says.
"Because some of the things that get voted on today will not show the effects until they hit
their 30S and 40s,"she says.
Jordan Madnick, 33, a Florida independent from the Miami metro area who currently lives
with his father, says he's attempted to buy a home or rent one for several years.
"A one-bedroom should be no more than a $1,400 (per month) but you can't find anything
for under $2,000 unless it's in a neighborhood where you'd be robbed," he says. "It's a scam.
Corporate investors keep buying up the properties and jacking up the rates. There is rent
control here."
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"It's a scam. Corporate investors keep buying up the properties
and jacking up the rates. There is no rent control here.
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Madnick, who works as a technician at the Palm Beach County School district and makes
about $50,000 in income says he's disenchanted with politics and is unsure if he'll even vote
this year.
"There's no government here anymore," he says. "They're supposed to stop this. It basically
like what Amazon did, they (corporate investors) bought all their competition and put 'em
outta business."
A rental market in Phoenix that jumps from $700 to $1,800
Rising home prices in Phoenix have prompted many landlords to sell their properties in the
past two years, forcing longtime tenants to find new rentals, says Neil Brooks, a real estate
agent in the area.
"The tenants are getting booted out and all of a sudden they can't find another property that's
affordable," he says. "Because they were paying $700 a month, then they find out that they
can't get in anything for under $1,800 a month."
Brooks, a navy veteran who works with many former service members, has seen this pen
to many of them.
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The tenants are getting booted out and all of a sudden they
can't find another property that's affordable. Because they
were paying $700 a month, then they find out that they can't
get in anything for under $1,800 a month.
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Even if state policies have a larger role to play when it comes to affordable housing, Brooks
says he doesn't see many veterans blaming the Republican-controlled state government.
"They blame Joe Biden for the inflation," he says.
One of the most outrageous aspects of being a renter in the past two years has been paying
hefty application fees each time you're interested in a property, says Wilton-Waddell of
Tucson.
For her most recent apartment, she paid a $50 application fee and $200 administrative fee.
But the competition leaves no choice.
"As soon as they come on the market, people are not even scheduling viewings, they're
immediately applying. So it is kind oflike, dogs fighting for a scrap of food," she says. "So a
lot of places are taking advantage of renters who are desperate because they'll post their
property and allow it to sit on there, even though they have multiple applications bec
they're taking tenants application fees."
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Reverting back to a one-bedroom has been especially hard.
"As someone in their forties, it made me feel good to have at least an extra bedroom if I
wanted have a guest and not feel embarrassed because you feel like, 'Oh, you know, you
should have a house by the time you're in your forties'," she says. "But now, I can't even
afford a spare bedroom."
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Not since the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has the U.S. seen such intense
debate over elections and how states conduct them. In the wake of the 2020 election
and unfounded claims of voter fraud by former President Donald Trump, many
Republican-controlled states have made election integrity a priority, passing strict new
measures on mail-in ballots, voting hours and more. Some of these same states were
early adopters of measures to make voting easier, such as early, in-person voting.
Meanwhile, many Democratic-led states have worked to make measures introduced
during the pandemic permanent, making voting easier and more accessible. They
include easy mail-in and early voting and same-day voter registration.There are two
bills currently before Congress that have stalled: the John Lewis Voting Rights
Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act. As we inch closer to the 2022 midterm
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Monthly Report
September 2021
Office of City Assessor
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ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of Sept. 2021/2022 the Month of Sept. 2021/2022
54 $200 $173
60
Thousands
50 30 31 $103
40 22 $54
30 21 21 $100 $57
13 $43 $27 $0$1
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10 2021
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First Time Buyer for the Month Sept. 2021/2022 Realty Property
of Sept. 2021/2022 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to
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Millions
40 31 30 Res. Non‐First $10
22 Time Buyers $2 $4 $0 $0 2021
$5
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Buyers
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Major Updates
July August September
Assessment Change ‐$2,874,200 $864,000 $8,684,100
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
51 $8,291,200 $11,987,262 0.69 1.05
Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price. PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment
regressivity – high valued properties are under appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98
tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high valued properties are relatively over appraised.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND Item #16.
JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023
100-10-12-99-000-53037
Current Balance 21050
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER
DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT $25,000.00
FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR
COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT.
TOTAL $3,000.00
COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO
DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE
07/26/22 Boggerty DEMCO Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $100.00 $100.00 $4,900.00
the designation of $100.00 of his Boggerty dated
community enhancement funds to 07/21/2022 and email
DEMCO for the Annual Back to from Leandra Marshall
School Event dated 07/13/2022
07/26/22 Anderson The 302 Movement Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $300.00 $400.00 $2,200.00
the designation of $300.00 of his Anderson dated
community enhancement funds to 06/29/2022 and email
The 302 Movement for the backpack from Tracey Weems
program. dated 06/28/2022
07/26/22 Anderson The Inner City Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $1,000.00 $1,400.00 $1,200.00
Cultural League the designation of $1000.00 of his Anderson dated
community enhancement funds to 06/23/2022 and email
The Inner City Cultural League for from Elizabeth Daniels
the reasons stated in the letter. dated 06/23/2022
08/15/22 Neil Persimmon Park Councilman Neil authorized the Email from Fred Nail $200.00 $1,600.00 $2,300.00
Place designation of $200.00 of his dated 08/10/2022 and
community enhancement funds to email from Joyce
Persimmon Park Place for the Talley dated
Backpack Giveaway 08/09/2022
08/15/22 Arndt Persimmon Park Councilwoman Arndt authorized the Email from Tricia $200.00 $1,800.00 $2,300.00
Place designation of $200.00 of her Arndt dated
community enhancement funds to 08/10/2022 and email
Persimmon Park Place for the from Joyce Talley
Backpack Giveaway dated 08/09/2022
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09/06/22 Arndt Dover Art League Councilwoman Arndt authorized the Email from Tricia $500.00 $2,300.00 $1,800.00
Item #16.
designation of $500.00 of her Arndt dated
community enhancement funds to 08/31/2022 and email
the Dover Art League for the Grand from Elena Stewart
Opening dated 8/31/2022
09/12/22 Boggerty Interdenomonation Councilman Boggerty authorized the Email from Andre $600.00 $2,900.00 $4,300.00
al Ministerial designation of $600.00 of his Boggerty dated
Alliance of community enhancement funds to 09/06/2022 and email
Dover and Visinity the Annual Community Unity Family from Theodore
(IMA) Day Henderson dated
9/6/2022
10/06/22 Anderson The Well Church Councilman Anderson authorized Email from Dave $300.00 $3,200.00 $900.00
the designation of $300.00 of his Anderson dated
community enhancement funds to 10/05/2022 and email
the Faith and Blue Weekend from Bishop Carol E.
Harris dated 10/5/2022
10/06/22 Hare The Well Church Councilman Hare authorized the Email from City Clerk $400.00 $3,600.00 $2,100.00
designation of $400.00 of his Bennett dated
community enhancement funds to 10/05/2022 and email
the Faith and Blue Weekend from Bishop Carol E.
Harris dated 10/5/2022
10/07/22 Arndt The Well Church Councilwoman Email from Tricia $150.00 $3,750.00 $1,650.00
Arndt authorized the designation of Arndt dated
$150.00 of her community 10/07/2022 and email
enhancement funds to the Faith and from Bishop Carol E.
Blue Weekend Harris dated 10/5/2022
10/07/22 Rocha The Well Church Councilman Rocha authorized the Email from Gerald $200.00 $3,950.00 $2,300.00
designation of $200.00 of his Rocha dated
community enhancement funds to 10/07/2022 and email
the Faith and Blue Weekend from Bishop Carol E.
Harris dated 10/5/2022
10/12/22 Anderson Tracy Palmer Councilman Anderson authorized Email from Dave $500.00 $4,450.00 $400.00
Ministries, Inc the designation of $500.00 of of his Anderson dated
community enhancement fund to 10/12/2022 and
Tracy Palmer Ministries, Inc for email/letter from
Thanksgiving Dinner & Winter Food Paster Tracy Palmer
Events dated 10/12/2022
$4,450.00 $3,950.00 $21,050.00
dgeted Amo District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance
$5,000.00 At-Large Boggerty $700.00 $4,300.00
$2,500.00 1st District Pillsbury $2,500.00
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$2,500.00 1st District Rocha $200.00 $2,300.00 Item #16.
$2,500.00 2nd District Hare $400.00 $2,100.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Taylor $2,500.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Arndt $850.00 $1,650.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Neil $200.00 $2,300.00
$2,500.00 4th District Anderson $1,600.00 $400.00
$2,500.00 4th District Sudler $2,500.00
TOTAL $3,950.00 $20,550.00
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Item #17.
CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
September 2022
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September 2022 Activities October is Energy
Education Month!
• Utility Rates Increases / Billing / Public Education Visit: helpinitiativede.org
• Utility Billing, Phase 4, ERP Implementation
• Tax Collections, Agreements Or call 833-888-0410
• Recruitment
• DE&I Activities To register for a Home
• LIHEAP Program Assistance
Energy Audit
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 2022
The City of Dover Customer Service Department values Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion. We strive to provide quality services to external and
internal customers through our daily activities. This segment will
highlight activities provided to internal department staff.
• Participation in monthly D, E & I team meetings or activities.
• ERP Training Session included staff input.
• Signage to encourage inclusion of all.
• Goodwill Committee – Birthday / Life Events recognition
• Change publications and forms to multilingual (work in progress)
• Community Partners Meeting / Assistance / Education event
planning.
Customer Service Mission
Continually provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with professionalism,
respect, & integrity. ~ City of Dover Customer Service Department
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Item #17.
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
Dec 20 60,904 Services
Dec 20 103.07
Jan 21 62,356 Aug 20 16 13,167 Aug 20 17
Jan 21 103.85
Sep 20 5 3551 Sep 20 16
Feb 21 103.54 Feb 21 58,116
Oct 20 5 738 Oct 20 8
Mar 21 96.05 Mar 21 56,803 Nov 20 7 3,230 Nov 20 12
Apr 21 52,494 Dec 20 0 0 Dec 20 15
Apr 21 106.06
Jan 21 1 2 Jan 21 9
May 21 135.17 May 21 56,801
Feb 21 3 1518 Feb 21 7
Jun 21 156.90 Jun 21 69,150 Mar 21 4 568 Mar 21 20
Jul 21 156.16 Jul 21 79,792 Apr 21 4 1,287 Apr 21 14
Aug 21 77,971 May 21 9 733 May 21 6
Aug 21 164.90
Jun 21 10 736 Jun 21 40
Sep 21 140.78 Sep 21 65,002
Jul 21 13 3,730 Jul 21 9
Oct 21 117.77 Oct 21 58,157 Aug 21 11 728 Aug 21 11
Nov 21 95.71 Nov 21 55,279 Sep 21 7 1,037 Sep 21 20
Dec 21 58,299 Oct 21 9 4,693 Oct 21 16
Dec 21 96.13 Nov 21 6 347 Nov 21 23
Jan 22 107.95 Jan 22 65,916 Dec 21 13 1540 Dec 21 22
Feb 22 103.87 Feb 22 55,827 Jan 22 11 1599 Jan 22 17
Mar 22 56,876 Feb 22 6 1005 Feb 22 8
Mar 22 99.08
Mar 22 5 512 Mar 22 18
Apr 22 92.65 Apr 22 50,847
Apr 22 1 350 Apr 22 20
May 22 143.11 May 22 59,233 May 22 13 4,199 May 22 21
June 22 June 22 June 22 19 6,639 June 22 11
July 22 July 22 7 357 July 22 16
July 22
Aug 22 8 395 Aug 22 47
Aug 22 Aug 22
Sep 22 6 2920 Sep 22 27
Sep 22 Sep 22 We have the meter; however, we are waiting on NAES staff to coordinate computer
programming with a contractor.
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be
measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index. SAIDI Long Time looks at the previous
24months of outages
FY 23 YTD FY 22 FY 21
67.15 80.04 431.83
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
6 21 26.83 Minutes 28.09 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES SEP 22 SEP 21 FY22 YTD
Tree Trimming 527 218 1022
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 0
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0
New Services 27 16 90109
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Item #17.
MEMORANDUM
Department of Central Services
P.O. Box 475
Dover, Delaware 19903
Phone: (302) 674-7567
Fax: (302) 736-7178
E-mail: mhamlett@dover.de.us
TO: Dave Hugg, City Manager
Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael C. Hamlett, Central Services Director
DATE: 10/4/2022
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year Project Update
______________________________________________________________________________
Outlined below are the stages of each project in process for Fiscal Year 2023
FC2001 City Hall HVAC Renovation: Currently under contract with Statewide Mechanical and
has completed phase 1, 2 and 3 of the equipment replacement. Phase 4, the final phase of
equipment replacement is underway as the main unit is scheduled to be installed on 10/5/22.
The contractor will begin clean up and move into the final preparations before duct cleaning
will begin.
EA2204 Weyandt Hall HVAC Renovation: Currently in the engineering and design phase with
E2engineering. The mechanical & electrical drawings and specifications are complete. We are
waiting on the structural drawings to be completed.
EA2202 Electric Admin Window Replacement: Is complete other than 13 windows that came in
wrong. There should be a 3–4-week lead time left on a 4–6-week lead time.
EA2203 Weyandt Hall Window Replacement and LED Lighting Upgrade: All materials for the
window replacement have been ordered, due in the end of October. Facilities staff is currently
working on LED upgrades.
LB2201 Library HVAC Controls Upgrade: Awaiting scheduling of work with Statewide
Mechanical and now the transfer of funds so a PO can be issued, proposal was signed on
8/19/2022.
CS2301 Warehouse LED Lighting Upgrade: Materials are on hand and awaiting Facilities staff
completion of Weyandt Hall LED upgrade.
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Fiscal Year Project Updates
CS2302 Warehouse Replacement of Tile Flooring and Exterior Painting: Proposal for flooring
replacement has been signed with Tri-State Carpet and tile has been ordered. Painting has been
completed.
FC2303 City Hall Window Replacement: Currently awaiting quotes
FC2304 Old Post Office Hazardous Material Abatement: Currently in process
Weyandt Hall Security Upgrades: All wiring for cameras and swipe badges has been installed;
however, we/Advantech are currently waiting for equipment to arrive. Ballistic glass has been
ordered and awaiting an ETA for the glass.
Michael Hamlett, Central Services Director
Phone: 302‐674‐7567 Email: mhamlett@dover.de.us
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Item #17.
Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report
SEPTEMBER 2022
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 44 Number of Tire Repairs: 23 Number of Road Repairs: 13
Other Work Orders: 66 Repair Hours: 320.5 Road Repair Hours: 11.5
Total Work Orders: 110 Fabrication Hours: 0 Misc. Hours: 4
PM Hours: 98.5
# of Scheduled PM’s: 28
# of PM’s Completed: 44
Major Program Updates
SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER
MEASURE 2022 2021 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance - Completed PM
44 out of 28 43 out of 28
appointments vs scheduled PM’s 3.57 %
157.14 % 153.57 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
77 out of 84 46 out of 54
completed within 5 days 6.48 %
91.67 % 85.19 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work orders
1 out of 1 4 out of 4
completed within 2 days 0.00 %
100.00 % 100.00 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities:
Total Work Orders Written in September: 85
Total Work Orders Completed in September: 83
(includes previous months’ W/O’s that were incomplete)
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Item #17.
HUMAN RESOURCES
September 2022
Monthly Hired vs Resigned vs Promoted
9
8 8 8 8
8
7 7
7
6 6
6
55 5 5 5
5
44 4 4
4
3 3 3 3 3
3
2 2 2 2 2 2
2
1 1 1 1 1
1
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Sept '21 Oct '21 Nov '21 Dec '21 Jan '22 Feb '22 Mar '22 Apr '22 May '22 Jun '22 Jul '22 Aug '22 Sept '22
Hired Resigned/Term/Retired Transferred/Promoted
September – Retire 2; Resigned 5; Terminated 1
CY Hired, Resigned, Promoted
80
70 67
60 57
54
50 47 47
44
41 42 41
39
40 35
33 32
30
22
20
18
20 15
10 7
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Hired Terminated, Resigned, Retired Transferred or Pormoted
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Five year Full-Time vs Part-Time Employees
420
400
31
25
380
25 25
360 30
340 376
371
351 351
320 343
300
Sept '18 Sept '19 Sept '20 Sept '21 Sept '22
Full-Time Part-Time
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members
Part-time employees (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 22 Library, 3 Police Department, 1 Central Services)
EEOC Demographics
450
400
350 85 95
80 78 79
300
250
200
150 293 299 297 311 304
100
50
0
Sept '18 Sept '19 Sept '20 Sept '21 Sept '22
Caucasian Minority
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Position Hired: Administrative Assistant – Clerk, Motor Equipment Operator I – Stormwater, Library
Assistant – Adult Services (PT), Inspector I-Code Enforcement, Fire Dispatcher, Environmental
Scientist
Transferred/Promoted: Motor Equipment Operator II-Wastewater (promoted), Sr. Lan Analyst
(promoted)
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Building Maintenance Craftsperson, Police Officer
(3), Inspector I-Code Enforcement, Communications Operator, Civil Engineer I, Fire Dispatcher
Positions on Terminal Leave: Customer Service Clerk (January)
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently Recruiting by Dept. Sept 2022
Electric 0
Public Works 5
Police 12
Water Wastewater 1
All Other Departments 8
Totals 26
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
Electric: Electrical Engineer I
Public Works: Motor Equipment Operator I – Streets (2), Motor Equipment Operator I – Stormwater, Motor
Equipment Operator I – Sanitation, Motor Equipment Operator II - Sanitation
Police: (3) Cadet (PT), Police Officer (6), Police Clerk I, Central Services Coordinator, Communications Operator
Water/Wastewater: Motor Equipment Operator I - Wastewater
All Other Departments: Administrative Assistant – Finance, Planner II, Library Assistant (PT), Customer Service
Clerk I, LAN Analyst, Library Clerk, Library Assistant, Inspector I-Code Enforcement, Fire Dispatcher
Turnover Statistics
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total
Turnover % 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 9.66 13.96 9.69 13.10
Termination
Turnover % 1.08 0.29 1.47 0.57 0.28 0.54 1.92 1.36 0.54 1.42 .25 1.40
Resignation
Turnover % 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 6.17 7.98 7.14 7.49
Retirement
Turnover % 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 2.68 4.27 2.29 1.17
Other
- - - - - - 1.65 0.54 0.27 0.28 .25 0.00
2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric
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Item #17.
HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Average Employees
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Number of
Employees Separating 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 38 36 49 38 56
from Service
Average Number of
356 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 346 **355 370 400
Full-time Employees
Average Number of 25 23
15 12 14 18 24 28 28 28 26 28
Part-time Employees
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented **Updated
Worker’s Compensation
September September
Category 2021 2022
Monthly Workers Comp. Injuries 7 5
Monthly Workers Comp. 176 17
Hours used by employees
Workers Compensation Cost FY2022
$2
$2
Department
$2
$45
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total: $51,000
*8/2021 graph changed to FY
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Item #17.
Information Technology Department
September 2022 Report
Larry Josefowski, Director
Metrics: Sophisticated attacks against the network continue to increase but are stopped at the firewall level.
Our risk score (measured by one of our education vendors) increased. This was due to an increase in new
accounts, as well as some falling to the phishing campaign. Our CISA detected vulnerabilities are generally
applications that are in need of patches on our outward facing servers. We have had incidents open with our
vendors for several months and follow up regularly. Finally, the number of incidents called in were the greatest
since we have been keeping track. This was due to a number of reasons, including issues with servers and our
phone system.
Network Security (Internal): We deployed Second Change, a tool to help prevent users from clicking on bad
links in email. It provides a “second chance” by opening up a window with the “real” hyperlink in it, instead of
the one in the email.
Some of the network switches came in at the end of the month. We will begin to deploy them in September.
Network Security (External): IT met with Conner-Strong on any potential issues regarding our cybersecurity
insurance. We continue to meet the standards needed to maintain our policy at the existing levels and at the
best possible rates.
Larry attended an Internet Security conference in Baltimore, MD. This funded event provided an opportunity to
hear and learn about best practices and tools that are available, as well as the opportunity to network with
others, especially those from Delaware.
Other: Senior LAN Analyst position was advertised, with one external applicant, who withdrew. At the end of the
month, we selected an on-board resource, Tim Howell, for the position. We will advertise this position early in
September.
The City of Dover is in the focus group for the State of Delaware entities that will develop the tools and metrics
for determining where the CISA Local Cybersecurity Grant dollars will go. Initial conversations have been around
fleshing out and expanding the initial baseline cybersecurity needs.
Tyler/Munis: We continue to work with the deployment of Tyler/Munis and maintain the system. We do get
better with trouble-shooting issues, but the long term issue of module post-deployment support remains, and
discussions continue in this area.
SCADA for Electric: IT’s portion of the SCADA project is being delayed due to the unavailability of the servers
needed for the project. We are pushing for this to be expedited, but the expected delivery date currently is June
2023.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 1
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Item #17.
# of Tickets Risk Score (From KnowBe4)
140
44
120
42
100 40
80 38
60 36
40 34
20 32
0 30
March April May June July August March April May June July August
CISA Detected Vulnerabilities All High level events from
12.00 Firewall
10.00 300000
8.00 200000
6.00
100000
4.00
0
2.00
March April May June July August
0.00
March April May June July August All High level events from Firewall
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 2
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Reference Transactions
September 2022 Item #17.
Adults 1,021
Teens 110
Children 409
0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
* Electronic Materials include Overdrive & Hoopla starting July 2022
Circulation Sept. '22 FYTD '23 Sept. '21 FYTD '22
Dover Residents 10,436 34,048 13,680 34,837
* Electronic Materials 4,368 13,629 3,473 11,106
Kent Residents Total - 7,560 23,757 5,886 19,168
~Harrington 101 37
~Milford 24 18
~Smyrna 422 271
~Unincorporated Kent Co. 7,013 5,560
Non-County Residents 1,175 3,928 1,179 2,806
New Registrations
Dover Residents 233 809 231 664
Kent Residents Total - 148 418 85 198
~Harrington 2 0
~Milford 0 0
~Smyrna 2 2
~Unincorporated Kent Co. 144 83
Non-County Residents 2 15 5 13
Registered Library Users as of 9/30/22 Registered Library Users as of 9/30/21
City of Dover Residents 17,480 City of Dover Residents 18,987
Kent County Residents 6,509 Kent Co. Residents 6,162
Sussex County Residents 258 Sussex Co. Residents 274
New Castle Co. Residents 349 New Castle Co. Residents 362
Out of State 21 Other 21
TOTAL 24,617 25,806
Other
Visitors 13,608 41,014 12,539 37,430
*Visitors - Curbside Pick-up 0 0 0 0
Meeting Room Usage 2,173 4,083 2,350 7,290
Photocopier Usage 375 1,221 343 924
Computer Printing Usage 2,249 7,692 2,220 6,091
Computer Users 1,122 4,518 1,299 3,643
Wireless Computer Users 1,583 4,444 938 2,555
Inter/Intralibrary - Loaned 50 48
Inter/Intralibrary - Borrowed 85 59
Holds Sent 2,818 2,904
Holds Received 2,010 1,959
TOTAL 4,963 15,844 4,970 15,682
Tech Services/Items Added 1,233 1,248
Tech Services/Items Deleted 1,184
284 573
Passport Services/Customers 158 368 99 507
Passport Services/Revenue $6,405 $23,418 $4,032 $20,105
Monthly Highlights
►267 attended / viewed 24 programs for adults. Job Center Statistics
►22 attended / viewed 7 program for teens. Sept. 2022 Sept 2021
►678 attended / viewed 27 programs for children. Number of Walk-in Hours Open 0 0
► 0 volunteers. Number of Walk-in Participants 0 0
Number of Volunteer Hours 0 0
* Estimated Figure 0 attended 0 programs/classes coordinated through the Job Center.
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Parks & Recreation Item #17.
Monthly Report - September
Parks & Recreation Highlights
John W. Pitts Recreation Center was quite the place to be in September. We served as the Delaware
Primary Election site and hosted the Delaware Veteran Stand Down event. Both activities brought in
over 1,000 patrons to our facility.
Performing Arts Series concluded on September 8th. Sponsored in part by Bally’s, this year’s series has
been very well attended. We’ll see you back in June of 2023. As always, we’re looking for sponsors, if
you know of anyone looking to spend money, just send them our way!!
Fifteen park permits were issued in September.
CIP Project PR2302 Schutte Park Skate Park is under way. With the assistance of our Electric
Department, the beginning stages of the park have begun.
CIP Project PR2300 & 2301 Dover Park Building & Splash Pad plans were finally released by the Dover
Planning office. After much delay, we are ready to put this project out for bid!
Mark you calendars: Capital Holiday Festival - December 1st
Parks & Recreation
Annual Food Drive
Recreation Revenue Breakdown
Please donate – donations benefit families in your
community!
Beginning November 4 thru December 1st,
non-perishable food will be collected & distributed to
our local food banks. Join us in looking through the
pantry or picking up an extra can or two of your
September 2022 September 2021 favorites to donate. Donation boxes will be available
General Recreation 1,295.00 at these City of Dover locations: City Hall, Weyandt
General Recreation 235.00
Hall, Dover Public Library and the John W. Pitts
Sports 400.00 Leagues 3,880.00
Recreation Center.
Leagues 3,940.00 Bldg./Field/Pavilions 700.00
Blg/Pavilions/Fields $455.00 Trips 330.00
September Outdoor Sports & Leagues JWP Program Sept FYTD Sept FYTD
Participant & Spectator Count Participants 22 23 21 22
Activity Participants Spectators Location General Recreation 125 445 147 152
Youth Soccer League 856 1,175 JWP Open Gym 96 256 221 418
Senior Softball League 476 84 Schutte Park Sports 162 247 n/a 0
Healthy Kids Running 184 322 Schutte Park Leagues 1,090 6,984 595 1,026
Senior Olympics Softball
175 29 Schutte Park Meeting/Events 1,720 1,720 96 162
Tournament
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Item #17.
Grounds Monthly Report
Sep-22
Arborist Crew: Arborist Crew
- Removed 2 Large dead trees from E. Loockerman. Tree Work Completed
- Continued tree trimming of street trees. Tree's Trimmed 58
Tree's Removed 10
Root Pruning 0
Beautification Crew: Stumps Removed 25
- Removed hanging baskets. Trees Planted 0
- Assisted with street spraying
Mowing Crew:
- Mowing route's are on schedule.
- Mowers were serviced on rainy days.
Litter Removal:
- Litter is being picked up on city property as per the weekly schedule.
- Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks.
- 492 Total 90 gallon cans collected.
Parks Crew:
- Continued to prep softball fields for games.
- Continued picking up trash and debris in parks.
- Finished Concerts on the Green.
- Lined fields for soccer league.
- Spread wood chips at Schutte Park trail for cross country.
Miscellaneous:
- Bush hogged various locations for the fall mowing schedule.
- Removed 7 shopping carts from City owned property.
- Completed 5 yard repairs.
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Item #17.
Trees Trimmed
T
150
r
100
e
50
200
0
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2021 2022
Trees Removed
40
30
20
10
0
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2021 2022
90 Gallon Litter Cans Collected
9
700
600
500
G
400
a
300
200
1000
100
0
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2021 2022
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Item #17.
September 2022 Procurement & Inventory Report
Measure FY 2023 FY 2022 DIFFERENCE
Issue Effectiveness – How often the
FY 2023 (To date) FY 2022 (Total)
warehouse has what the departments
[463/ (463+102)] *100 [1610/ (1610+241)] *100 -5.03%
need when it’s needed.
81.95% 86.98%
[issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100
Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the
material stocked is the material being -0.19 Turnovers per
0.75 Turnovers per year 0.94 Turnovers per year
used. (2020-2021 Goal 1 per year) year
WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS
FUEL USE FY 2023 TO DATE FY 2022 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS)
Unleaded: 38,327 gallons 37,803 gallons Electric: $ 365,095.52 211 Line Items
Diesel: 20,797 gallons 20,433 gallons Water: $ 14,159.75 35 Line Items
Dollars Spent: $216,184.80 $131,799.60 General: $ 20,928.11 85 Line Items
Total: $ 400,183.38 331 Line Items
Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund
FY 2023 TO DATE FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2023 TO DATE FY 2022 TO DATE
Electric: $201,751.46 $603,548.92 Electric: $269,460.21 $487,935.75
Water: $40,908.40 $28,466.60 Water: $18,685.37 $21,656.16
Wastewater: $0.00 $0.00 Wastewater: $32.14 $3,124.52
General: $27,192.59 $32,316.50 General: $41,131.29 $34,324.32
Total: $269,852.45 $644,332.02 *Total: $329,309.01 $547,262.51
Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services
FY2023 FY2022 FY 2023 TO DATE FY2022 TO DATE
Total Dollar Value: $2,966,556.86 $2,447,063.63 $47149.53 $41,782.49
Total Line Items: 1,002 1,014
* Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER).
Current Bid/RFP Status
BID REQUESTING
COMMODITY TERM Status as of October 1, 2022
NUMBER DEPARTMENT
Bid opening scheduled for September 7, 2022 @
College Road Pump Station 23-0001WW One Time Water/Wastewater
14:00
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Item #17.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SEPTEMBER 2022 MONTHLY REPORT
GIS
GIS PROJECT HOURS
Create Data Requests Printing Technical Support Updates Configure Training
5%
12%
27%
26%
13%
4%
13%
GIS PROJECT HOURS
Other
City-Wide
DWW
DPW
Tax
Mayor
IT
Cust. Service
Dover PD
City Manager
City Clerk
Planning & Insp.
Library
Parks & Rec
Electric
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
GIS Project Hours
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Item #17.
SANITATION
MONTHLY REFUSE (TONS)
Bulk Rear Automated
959.76 943.45 919.01
889.91 888.37 861.69 879.47 865.91 885.75
840.53 846.68
792.94
720.09
151.04 143.96 174.23 129.76 155.48
136.88 128.04 121.09 116.32 113.92
83.01 72.46 155.37
168.5 150.58 138.41 71.85 156.68 147.1
124.26 128.4 135.88 146.31
118.57 106.41 81.45
SEP 21 OCT 21 NOV 21 DEC 21 JAN 22 FEB 22 MAR 22 APRIL 22 MAY 22 JUNE 22 JULY 22 AUG 22 SEPT 22
SANITATION HOURS
September 2021 Data Unavailable
600 548
500
429
400 362
284.5
300
200
100
0 0 0 0
0
Bulk Automated Hand Trash Yard Waste
Sept 2021 Sept 2022
SANITATION Sept 22 FYTD 23 Sept 21 FYTD 22
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 211 644 Unavailable 442
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,145.98 3,432.59 1,279 3,822.64
90-gallon Containers Delivered 20 158 Unavailable 116
300-gallon Containers Delivered 0 0 Unavailable 1
Total Man Hours Containers Delivered 22 74 Unavailable 50
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL CANS COLLECTED TOTAL ACCOUNTS WEIGHT (LBS) AVE. WEIGHT (LBS)
September 2022 23,176 9,888 337,800 14.57
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STREETS / STORMWATER
MONTHLY STREET SWEEPING & LEAF COLLECTION
Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) Street Sweeping (miles) Leaf Collection (miles) Leaf Debris (cu.yd.)
5579 5552
757
3451
1499 3605
140 0 93.5 410
1170 331
75 0
1370 0
126 0 43 1345
0
6 1125 0 0 78 1
1204
634 1914
0 0 78.5 1208 645 0 1630
135 0
1783
0 0 0 0 0 0
92
0 0 Leaf Collection (miles)
122
133.5
1570
0
0 0
0
Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.)
STREETS / STORMWATER September 22 FYTD 23 September 21 FYTD 22
Signs Installed 15 24 28 35
Signs Repaired 24 60 14 88
Curbs Painted Yellow (ft) 86 531 0 4,225
New Posts Installed 17 28 4 12
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 0 6 1 4
Storm Catch Basin Repairs (hrs) 1 16.5 4.75 19.75
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (l.f.) 0 0 0 5
Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (hrs) 0 2.75 0 7
Hot Mix Patching (tons) 5.25 28.25 1.51 13.99
Hot Mix Patching (hrs) 24 74.5 2 14.5
Cold Mix Patching (hrs) 6.25 42 5.5 28.0
Concrete Work (hrs) 57.5 192 114 227.5
Concrete Patching (cu.yd.) 9.97 38.74 28.1 46.53
Ditch Work (hrs) 0 4 0 0
Street and Alley Maintenance (hrs) 0 8 2 4
Street Sweeping (miles) 1630 2,320.5 1,499 3,915
Street Sweeping (cu.yd.) 133.5 347.5 126 290
Leaf Collection (miles) 0 0 0 0
Leaves Collected (cu.yd.) 0 0 0 0
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DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER
MONTHLY REPORT
Sep-22
Inflow & Infiltration Costs
This chart indicates the amount of money the City is spending on
$200,000.00
treating ground and / or rain water through Kent County. This
cost is being offset by the Ground Water Inflow Adjustment rate
passed on to the customers. The July and September flow is
$150,000.00 showing as a negative cost due to the timing of the Kent County
reporting vs the timing of the City billing.
$100,000.00
$50,000.00
$-
Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Jun-22 Jul-22 Aug-22 Sep-22
$(50,000.00)
I & I Cost
Water & Wastewater Repairs
7 Water mains and services are typically repaired at a higher rate
when drastic change in temperature occurs. This freeze and
thaw cycle expands and contracts the soil, causing cracks in the
6 water line. This was evident in the month of January 2022, 6
water main breaks.
5
4
3
2
1
0
1-Sep 1-Oct 1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun 1-Jul 1-Aug 1-Sep
Water Mains Repaired Water Services Repaired Wastewater Mains Repaired Wastewater Laterals Repaired
This chart indicates the number of
Number of Brown Water Complaints complaints the Department receives.
Please note that our flushing
14 operatinons occured in October 2021,
hence the higher volume. Volume
was high in January 2022 due to a
12 private issue at Delaware State
University.
10
8
6
4
2
0
1-Sep 1-Oct 1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun 1-Jul 1-Aug 1-Sep
Number of Brown Water Complaints Linear (Number of Brown Water Complaints)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities
Sending all staff to Unconscious Bias training – this will provide some enlightenment to staff members on the pitfalls of bias.
We are sending office staff out to meet with field staff to collaborate on current operational and future capital projects to gather
insight from all team members
Two (2) staff members have joined the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee. This will hopefully open up some ideas from
other City team members on what they are trying to accomplish. Attended June meeting and participated with entire committee.
A Department wide picnic occurred on September 30, 2021. The team was able to come together and talk about the vision of the
Department and where we want to go. An emphasis was provided to the team to provide any and all ideas to grow the
Department. A Department wide event was held on May 2, 2022 to celebrate National Drinking Water Week. A State of the
Department is scheduled for late July / early August to bring team together.
One on one sessions with all team members and the Director to solicit any ideas and / or improvements for the Department has
been initiated and conversations have been promising.
Encouraged and provided all staff the ability to participate in the DEI survey to understand the needs and desires of City staff.
90 % of the team attending the "Together We Succeed" cookout
Emergency Exercise including three (3) different divisions, requested feedback and input during event
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CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
July 2022
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY22 YTD FY23 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire,
Lockbox) 585 530
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 23,983,097 $ 21,944,968
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 3 3
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct
Deposits Issued 1,279 1,278
Number of Pension Checks Issued 265 280
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined
Benefit Plan $ 500,483 $ 517,569
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 546 583
Number of EFT Vouchers 249 366
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 5,355,045 $ 6,623,170
$3,968 FY22 YTD Wages FY23 YTD Wages
$16,112 $7,840
$6,094 $3,478 $72,459
$68,814
$57,604
$20,168
$76,591
$275,639
$291,712
$323,199 $215,832
$2,029,552
$2,110,788
Regular Regular
All over time All over time
Vacation Vacation
Sick Sick
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Personal Personal
Other Comp Time Other Comp Time
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City of Dover
General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes $ 17,625,000 $ 16,173,300 92%
Program Revenues 10,329,400 706,129 7%
Utility Transfers 10,000,000 833,332 8%
Grants 1,051,000 - 0%
Interfund Services 6,181,400 362,744 6%
All Other 1 820,000 90,841 11%
$ 46,006,800 $ 18,166,346 39%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 31,054,300 $ 2,203,227 7%
Interfund Services 11,588,500 763,175 7%
Debt Service 630,000 51,808 8%
Post Retirement Benefits 2,328,500 194,041 8%
Pension Fund Contributions 1,000,000 - 0%
Capital Project Transfers 3,536,500 884,125 25%
All Other 2 2,210,400 132,928 13%
$ 52,348,200 $ 4,229,304 8%
1
Includes Cable Franchise Revenue, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sales of Assets, Fund
Invest Manager Cost.
2
Includes Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights Expense, DDP Contribution, Trf to Cable Franchise Reserve, Trf to
Electric I & E, and Trf to Electric Revenue Fund, Trf to Uncollectible Reserve and Misc. Grant Expense.
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General Fund Revenues
$20,000,000
$18,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Property & Transfer Taxes Program Revenues Utility Transfers Grants Interfund Services All Other 1
Original Budget Actual
$35,000,000
General Fund Expenditures
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Pension Fund Capital Project Transfers All Other 2
Contributions
Original Budget Actual
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Water Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 6,500,000 $ 651,139 10%
Impact Fees 220,000 44,461 20%
Rents 425,400 - 0%
1
Miscellaneous 59,600 7,361 12%
$ 7,205,000 $ 702,961 10%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,228,600 $ 246,391 8%
Interfund Services 1,096,400 66,633 6%
Debt Service 692,000 30,182 4%
Post Retirement Benefits 207,400 17,283 8%
Capital Project Transfers 920,700 230,175 25%
Electric Rev Fund Transfer 25,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 1,000,000 83,333 8%
2
All Other 72,000 6,797 25%
$ 7,242,100 $ 680,794 9%
1
Includes Penalties, Income from Sale of Assets, Miscellaneous Income, and Reconnect Fees.
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees.
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Water Revenues
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous 1
Original Budget Actual
Water Expenditures
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric Rev Fund General Fund All Other 2
Benefits Transfers Transfer Transfer
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Wastewater Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 9,922,700 $ 914,081 9%
Impact Fees 180,000 40,228 22%
1
Miscellaneous 4,200 5,934 141%
$ 10,106,900 $ 960,242 10%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 1,454,800 $ 105,420 7%
Kent County Treatment Fee 4,850,000 404,167 8%
Interfund Services 841,600 49,361 6%
Debt Service 715,000 12,855 2%
Post Retirement Benefits 100,500 8,375 8%
Capital Project Transfers 756,400 189,100 25%
Electric I&E Transfer 25,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 1,000,000 83,333 8%
2
All Other 30,000 5,628 47%
$ 9,773,300 $ 858,240 9%
1
Includes Interest Income, Penalties, Loss on Disposal, and Miscellaneous Income.
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees and transfer to Impact Reserve.
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Wastewater Revenues
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Miscellaneous 1
Original Budget Actual
Wastewater Expenditures
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Program Expenses Kent County Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric I&E General Fund All Other 2
Treatment Fee Benefits Transfers Transfer Transfer
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Electric Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 82,505,800 $ 7,328,532 9%
Distribution of Earnings 21,840,000 2,033,321 9%
All Other 1 10,892,000 116,743 1%
$ 115,237,800 $ 9,478,597 8%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 86,970,700 $ 6,492,822 7%
Electric Operating Div. Exp. 7,919,700 589,019 7%
Interfund Services 4,243,400 246,750 6%
Debt Service 1,591,600 116,642 7%
Post Retirement Benefits 911,000 75,916 8%
Capital Project Transfers 6,435,200 1,608,800 25%
General Fund Transfer 8,000,000 666,666 8%
All Other 2 3,120,700 587,795 21%
$ 119,192,300 $ 10,384,409 9%
1
Includes Rental Revenue, Miscellaneous Service Revenue, Interest Earnings, Investment
Management Fees, New Service Fees, Sale of Assets, Trf from Uncollectible Reserves,
General Service Billing, Revenue from Rate Stabilization, Penalties, and Green Energy Charges.
2
Includes Utility Tax, Interest on Deposits, Bank & CC Fees, Bond Issuance Costs, Transfer
to Uncollectible Reserve, and Green Energy.
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Rev. Budget Actual
Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 747,331 67,754
Sales per MWh $137.42 $136.03
Purchased/Generated MWh 765,382- 80,413-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $113.57 $80.74
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Electric Fund - Revenues
Millions
$- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $100 $110 $120 $130
Original Budget
Actual
Customer Sales Distribution of Earnings All Other 1
Electric Fund - Expenditures
$95,000,000
$90,000,000
$85,000,000
$80,000,000
$75,000,000
$70,000,000
$65,000,000
$60,000,000
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Power Supply & Electric Operating Post Retirement Capital Project General Fund
Interfund Services Debt Service All Other 2
Generation Div. Exp. Benefits Transfers Transfer
Original Budget $86,970,700 7,919,700 4,243,400 1,591,600 911,000 6,435,200 8,000,000 3,120,700
Actual $6,492,822 589,019 246,750 116,642 75,916 1,608,800 666,666 587,795
Original Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2022)
Original Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 379,300 $ 25,717 7%
Council 256,800 3,060 1% Mayor
Fire 724,000 124,272 17% Human Resources
Grounds 1,611,100 103,153 6% Customer Services
Library 1,916,500 153,146 8%
Fleet Maintenance
Recreation 1,341,300 109,430 8%
Procurement & Inventory
Life Safety 594,700 32,784 6%
Code Enforcement 821,300 43,902 5% Engineering 2
Planning 757,600 40,379 5% Facilities Management
Public Inspections 758,200 57,362 8% Pub. Services Administration
Police 19,206,200 1,399,697 7% Finance
1
Police Extra Duty 405,000 27,136 7%
Information Technology
Streets 674,800 39,182 6%
Sanitation 2,801,100 120,502 4% City Manager
Stormwater 864,900 38,264 4% Stormwater
City Manager 1,251,200 68,703 5% Sanitation
Information Technology 832,700 60,727 7% Streets
Finance 1,109,500 69,301 6%
Police Extra Duty 1
Pub. Services Administration 541,800 37,742 7%
Police
Facilities Management 844,200 63,235 7%
Engineering
2
188,700 17,168 9% Public Inspections
Procurement & Inventory 754,800 74,743 10% Planning
Fleet Maintenance 941,100 99,971 11% Code Enforcement
Customer Services 1,393,300 122,137 9%
Life Safety
Human Resources 488,300 28,860 6%
Recreation
Mayor 234,400 5,486 2%
$ 41,692,800 $ 2,966,062 7% Library
Grounds
Fire
Council
City Clerk
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
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Utilities Expenditure Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2022)
Water Divison
Original Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 338,200 $ 32,140 10%
Water Department 690,800 48,691 7%
Water Treatment Plant 2,199,600 165,560 8%
$ 3,228,600 $ 246,391 8%
Wastewater Divison
Original Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection * $ 279,100 $ 32,046 11%
Wastewater Department 1,175,700 73,374 6%
$ 1,454,800 $ 105,420 7%
Electric Division
Original Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 4,196,300 $ 355,941 8%
Electrical Engineering 1,611,300 102,819 6%
Administration 894,100 37,548 4%
Meter Reading 353,600 36,116 10%
Systems Operations 864,400 56,595 7%
$ 7,919,700 $ 589,019 7%
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Water Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%
Wastewater Division % of Budget
Wastewater Department
Engineering & Inspection *
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12%
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Division Expense Summary (Electric Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2022)
Budget YTD (Over)/Under
Original Budget Actual
July Budget YTD
3rd Party Hedge Purchases $ 32,617,500 $ 4,005,931 $ 3,817,900 $ (188,031)
Capacity Charges 13,528,300 559,741 1,151,300 591,559
Solar Power Supply 3,153,300 - 391,600 391,600
Solar Renewal Energy Crdt 388,300 - 45,800 45,800
Renewable Energy Credits 5,177,000 - 431,400 431,400
Regional Greenhouse Gas 53,500 - 4,458 -
PJM Charges Trans & Fees 10,111,200 1,069,133 852,900 (216,233)
PJM Charges 25,850,300 719,800 3,393,700 2,673,900
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Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2022)
General Fund Original Budget Actual %
Fire $ 360,800 $ 13,418 4%
Code Enforcement 25,300 - 0%
Police 858,200 - 0%
Streets 128,000 - 0%
Sanitation 527,000 - 0%
Stormwater 1,865,700 - 0%
Grounds 93,900 - 0%
Recreation 1,940,000 36,595 2%
Purchasing 172,000 - 0%
Information Technology 153,100 506 1%
Facilities Management 200,000 - 0%
General Fund Capital Projects $ 6,324,000 $ 50,519 1%
Water Fund
Water $ 797,000 $ 2,761 0%
Water Treatment Plant 148,700 - 0%
Water Fund Capital Projects $ 945,700 $ 2,761 0%
Wastewater Fund
Wastewater $ 1,012,000 $ - 0%
Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 1,012,000 $ - 0%
Electric Fund
Electric Generation $ 4,000,000 $ 586 0%
Transmission/Distribution 2,075,900 36,899 2%
Electrical Engineering 745,000 38,764 5%
Metering 44,300 - 0%
ERP System 500,000 - 0%
Electric Administration 1,570,000 - 0%
Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 8,935,200 $ 76,249 1%
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 17,216,900 $ 129,529 1%
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Capital Outlay - All Divisions
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Original Budget Actual
Capital Outlay - By Fund
$10,000,000
$8,935,200
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,324,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$945,700 $1,012,000
$1,000,000
$50,519 $2,761 $- $76,249
$-
Original Budget Actual
General Fund Capital Projects Water Fund Capital Projects Wastewater Fund Electric Fund Capital Projects
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CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
August 2022
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY22 YTD FY23 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 1,181 1,158
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 49,372,574 $ 49,108,159
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 5 5
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 2,120 2,120
Number of Pension Checks Issued 535 544
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 1,014,589 $ 1,021,268
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 995 1,199
Number of EFT Vouchers 485 708
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 11,841,452 $ 17,734,289
$10,490 FY22 YTD Wages $15,897 FY23 YTD Wages
$59,340 $14,524 $45,549 $8,882
$251,277 $193,398
$197,325 $151,225
$452,264 $492,995
$308,879
$432,418
$3,488,559
$3,658,723
Regular Regular
All over time All over time
Vacation Vacation
Sick Sick
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Personal Personal
Other Comp Time Other Comp Time
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General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (August 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes $ 17,625,000 $ 16,404,377 93%
Program Revenues 10,329,400 2,158,405 21%
Utility Transfers 10,000,000 1,666,664 17%
Grants 1,051,000 57,088 5%
Interfund Services 6,181,400 951,209 15%
All Other 1 820,000 58,480 7%
$ 46,006,800 $ 21,296,223 46%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 31,054,300 $ 4,403,234 14%
Interfund Services 11,588,500 1,945,678 17%
Debt Service 630,000 104,852 17%
Post Retirement Benefits 2,328,500 388,082 17%
Pension Fund Contributions 1,000,000 - 0%
Capital Project Transfers 3,536,500 884,125 25%
All Other 2 2,210,400 200,307 20%
$ 52,348,200 $ 7,926,277 16%
1
Includes Cable Franchise Revenue, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sales of Assets, Fund
Invest Manager Cost.
2
Includes Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights Expense, DDP Contribution, Trf to Cable Franchise Reserve, Trf to
Electric I & E, and Trf to Electric Revenue Fund, Trf to Uncollectible Reserve and Misc. Grant Expense.
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General Fund Revenues
$20,000,000
$18,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Property & Transfer Taxes Program Revenues Utility Transfers Grants Interfund Services All Other 1
Original Budget Actual
General Fund Expenditures
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Pension Fund Contributions Capital Project Transfers All Other 2
Original Budget Actual
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Water Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (August 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 6,500,000 $ 1,272,431 20%
Impact Fees 220,000 112,384 51%
Rents 425,400 387,756 91%
Miscellaneous 1 59,600 28,686 48%
$ 7,205,000 $ 1,801,257 25%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,228,600 $ 517,828 16%
Interfund Services 1,096,400 173,419 16%
Debt Service 692,000 60,714 9%
Post Retirement Benefits 207,400 34,566 17%
Capital Project Transfers 920,700 230,175 25%
Electric Rev Fund Transfer 25,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 1,000,000 166,666 17%
All Other 2 72,000 8,631 32%
$ 7,242,100 $ 1,191,998 17%
1
Includes Penalties, Income from Sale of Assets, Miscellaneous Income, and Reconnect Fees.
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees.
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Water Revenues
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous 1
Original Budget Actual
Water Expenditures
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric Rev Fund General Fund All Other 2
Benefits Transfers Transfer Transfer
Original Budget Actual
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Wastewater Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (August 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 9,922,700 $ 1,793,892 18%
Impact Fees 180,000 101,685 56%
Miscellaneous 1 4,200 30,707 731%
$ 10,106,900 $ 1,926,284 19%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 1,454,800 $ 227,554 16%
Kent County Treatment Fee 4,850,000 697,699 14%
Interfund Services 841,600 134,158 16%
Debt Service 715,000 36,529 5%
Post Retirement Benefits 100,500 16,750 17%
Capital Project Transfers 756,400 189,100 25%
Electric I&E Transfer 25,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 1,000,000 166,666 17%
All Other 2 30,000 6,293 52%
$ 9,773,300 $ 1,474,748 15%
1
Includes Interest Income, Penalties, Loss on Disposal, and Miscellaneous Income.
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees and transfer to Impact Reserve.
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Wastewater Revenues
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Miscellaneous 1
Original Budget Actual
Wastewater Expenditures
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Program Expenses Kent County Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric I&E General Fund All Other 2
Treatment Fee Benefits Transfers Transfer Transfer
Original Budget Actual
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Electric Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (August 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 82,505,800 $ 15,683,613 19%
Distribution of Earnings 21,840,000 4,388,412 20%
All Other 1 10,892,000 625,851 6%
$ 115,237,800 $ 20,697,876 18%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 86,970,700 $ 13,586,866 16%
Electric Operating Div. Exp. 7,919,700 1,400,434 18%
Interfund Services 4,243,400 643,632 15%
Debt Service 1,591,600 234,034 15%
Post Retirement Benefits 911,000 151,832 17%
Capital Project Transfers 6,435,200 1,608,800 25%
General Fund Transfer 8,000,000 1,333,332 17%
All Other 2 3,120,700 816,228 29%
$ 119,192,300 $ 19,775,158 17%
1
Includes Rental Revenue, Miscellaneous Service Revenue, Interest Earnings, Investment
Management Fees, New Service Fees, Sale of Assets, Trf from Uncollectible Reserves,
General Service Billing, Revenue from Rate Stabilization, Penalties, and Green Energy Charges.
2
Includes Utility Tax, Interest on Deposits, Bank & CC Fees, Bond Issuance Costs, Transfer
to Uncollectible Reserve, and Green Energy.
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Rev. Budget Actual
Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 747,331 146,259
Sales per MWh $137.42 $135.09
Purchased/Generated MWh 765,382- 160,922-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $113.57 $84.40
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Mi l lions
$- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $100 $110 $120 $130
Original Budget
Actual
Customer Sales Distribution of Earnings All Other 1
Electric Fund - Expenditures
$95,000,000
$90,000,000
$85,000,000
$80,000,000
$75,000,000
$70,000,000
$65,000,000
$60,000,000
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Power Supply & Electric Operating Post Retirement Capital Project General Fund
Interfund Services Debt Service All Other 2
Generation Div. Exp. Benefits Transfers Transfer
Original Budget $86,970,700 7,919,700 4,243,400 1,591,600 911,000 6,435,200 8,000,000 3,120,700
Actual $13,586,866 1,400,434 643,632 234,034 151,832 1,608,800 1,333,332 816,228
Original Budget Actual
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Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (August 2022)
Original Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 379,300 $ 57,637 15%
Council 256,800 37,658 15% Mayor
Fire 724,000 152,145 21% Human Resources
Grounds 1,611,100 253,437 16% Customer Services
Library 1,916,500 299,093 16%
Fleet Maintenance
Recreation 1,341,300 217,002 16%
Procurement & Inventory
Life Safety 594,700 75,304 13%
Code Enforcement 821,300 95,478 12% Engineering
Planning 757,600 88,152 12% Facilities Management
Public Inspections 758,200 117,486 15% Pub. Services Administration
Police 19,206,200 2,799,876 15% Finance
Police Extra Duty 405,000 51,539 13%
Information Technology
Streets 674,800 79,779 12%
Sanitation 2,801,100 334,782 12% City Manager
Stormwater 864,900 67,880 8% Stormwater
City Manager 1,251,200 150,731 12% Sanitation
Information Technology 832,700 217,099 26% Streets
Finance 1,109,500 165,752 15%
Police Extra Duty
Pub. Services Administration 541,800 87,879 16%
Police
Facilities Management 844,200 144,450 17%
Engineering 188,700 24,720 13% Public Inspections
Procurement & Inventory 754,800 135,804 18% Planning
Fleet Maintenance 941,100 180,947 19% Code Enforcement
Customer Services 1,393,300 222,194 16%
Life Safety
Human Resources 488,300 58,559 12%
Recreation
Mayor 234,400 15,563 7%
$ 41,692,800 $ 6,130,944 15% Library
Grounds
Fire
Council
City Clerk
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
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Utilities Expenditure Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (August 2022)
Water Divison
Original Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 338,200 $ 63,326 19%
Water Department 690,800 102,705 15%
Water Treatment Plant 2,199,600 351,797 16%
$ 3,228,600 $ 517,828 16%
Wastewater Divison
Original Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection * $ 279,100 $ 65,039 23%
Wastewater Department 1,175,700 162,514 14%
$ 1,454,800 $ 227,554 16%
Electric Division
Original Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 4,196,300 $ 682,935 16%
Electrical Engineering 1,611,300 234,205 15%
Administration 894,100 297,537 33%
Meter Reading 353,600 69,289 20%
Systems Operations 864,400 116,467 13%
$ 7,919,700 $ 1,400,434 18%
* Contractual services under budget due to timing of award of contract, work hasn't begun.
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Water Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Wastewater Division % of Budget
Wastewater Department
Engineering & Inspection *
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
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Division Expense Summary (Electric Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (August 2022)
Budget YTD (Over)/Under
Original Budget Actual
August Budget YTD
3rd Party Hedge Purchases $ 32,617,500 $ 7,552,454 $ 7,215,900 $ (336,554)
Capacity Charges 13,528,300 1,707,795 2,302,600 594,805
Solar Power Supply 3,153,300 334,595 704,900 370,305
Solar Renewal Energy Crdt 388,300 43,692 94,000 50,308
Renewable Energy Credits 5,177,000 - 862,800 862,800
Regional Greenhouse Gas 53,500 - 8,916 -
PJM Charges Trans & Fees 10,111,200 2,063,940 1,705,800 (358,140)
PJM Charges 25,850,300 2,316,680 6,287,500 3,970,820
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Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (August 2022)
General Fund Original Budget Actual %
Fire $ 360,800 $ 26,836 7%
Code Enforcement 25,300 - 0%
Police 858,200 - 0%
Streets 128,000 - 0%
Sanitation 527,000 - 0%
Stormwater 1,865,700 - 0%
Grounds 93,900 - 0%
Recreation 1,940,000 48,495 2%
Purchasing 172,000 - 0%
Information Technology 153,100 1,222 1%
Facilities Management 200,000 170,400 18%
General Fund Capital Projects $ 6,324,000 $ 246,954 3%
Water Fund
Water $ 797,000 $ 26,811 5%
Water Treatment Plant 148,700 - 0%
Water Fund Capital Projects $ 945,700 $ 26,811 3%
Wastewater Fund
Wastewater 1,012,000 14,521 2%
Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 1,012,000 $ 14,521 2%
Electric Fund
Electric Generation $ 4,000,000 $ 19,708 0%
Transmission/Distribution 2,075,900 69,156 3%
Electrical Engineering 745,000 91,006 1%
ERP System 500,000 12,335 2%
Electric Administration 1,570,000 - 0%
Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 8,935,200 $ 192,204 1%
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 17,216,900 $ 480,490 2%
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Capital Outlay - All Divisions
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Original Budget Actual
Capital Outlay - By Fund
$10,000,000
$8,935,200
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,324,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$945,700 $1,012,000
$1,000,000
$246,954 $192,204
$26,811 $14,521
$-
Original Budget Actual
General Fund Capital Projects Water Fund Capital Projects Wastewater Fund Electric Fund Capital Projects
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CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
September 2022
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY22 YTD FY23 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 1,779 1,716
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 63,378,930 $ 71,320,396
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 7 7
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 2,926 2,920
Number of Pension Checks Issued 805 810
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 1,528,695 $ 1,526,630
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 1,683 1,890
Number of EFT Vouchers 718 919
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 19,704,424 $ 27,771,189
$17,117 FY22 YTD Wages $19,832
FY23 YTD Wages
$18,225 $61,232 $17,175 $265,167
$74,765 $335,646
$270,960 $215,251
$633,191
$604,343
$441,971
$543,806
$4,884,775
$5,149,893
Regular Regular
All over time All over time
Vacation Vacation
Sick Sick
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Personal Personal
Other Comp Time Other Comp Time
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General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes $ 17,625,000 $ 16,645,412 94%
Program Revenues 10,329,400 4,118,533 40%
Utility Transfers 10,000,000 2,499,996 25%
Grants 1,051,000 67,513 6%
Interfund Services 6,181,400 1,422,688 23%
All Other 1 820,000 90,418 11%
$ 46,006,800 $ 24,844,560 54%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 31,054,300 $ 6,684,132 22%
Interfund Services 11,588,500 2,795,707 24%
Debt Service 630,000 158,125 25%
Post Retirement Benefits 2,328,500 582,123 25%
Pension Fund Contributions 1,000,000 - 0%
Capital Project Transfers 3,536,500 884,125 25%
All Other 2 2,210,400 277,640 27%
$ 52,348,200 $ 11,381,853 22%
1
Includes Cable Franchise Revenue, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sales of Assets, Fund
Invest Manager Cost.
2
Includes Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights Expense, DDP Contribution, Trf to Cable Franchise Reserve, Trf to
Electric I & E, and Trf to Electric Revenue Fund, Trf to Uncollectible Reserve and Misc. Grant Expense.
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General Fund Revenues
$20,000,000
$18,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Property & Transfer Taxes Program Revenues Utility Transfers Grants Interfund Services All Other 1
Original Budget Actual
General Fund Expenditures
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Pension Fund Contributions Capital Project Transfers All Other 2
Original Budget Actual
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Water Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 6,500,000 $ 2,119,260 33%
Impact Fees 220,000 127,807 58%
Rents 425,400 387,756 91%
Miscellaneous 1 59,600 38,982 65%
$ 7,205,000 $ 2,673,805 37%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,228,600 $ 822,187 25%
Interfund Services 1,096,400 256,235 23%
Debt Service 692,000 171,541 25%
Post Retirement Benefits 207,400 51,849 25%
Capital Project Transfers 920,700 230,175 25%
Electric Rev Fund Transfer 25,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 1,000,000 249,999 25%
All Other 2 72,000 10,533 39%
$ 7,242,100 $ 1,792,518 25%
1
Includes Penalties, Income from Sale of Assets, Miscellaneous Income, and Reconnect Fees.
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees.
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Water Revenues
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous 1
Original Budget Actual
Water Expenditures
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric Rev Fund General Fund Transfer All Other 2
Benefits Transfers Transfer
Original Budget Actual
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Wastewater Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 9,922,700 $ 2,737,288 28%
Impact Fees 180,000 115,641 64%
Miscellaneous 1 4,200 44,312 1055%
$ 10,106,900 $ 2,897,242 29%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 1,454,800 $ 335,182 23%
Kent County Treatment Fee 4,850,000 1,050,808 22%
Interfund Services 841,600 196,710 23%
Debt Service 715,000 78,001 11%
Post Retirement Benefits 100,500 25,125 25%
Capital Project Transfers 756,400 189,100 25%
Electric I&E Transfer 25,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 1,000,000 249,999 25%
All Other 2 30,000 7,026 59%
$ 9,773,300 $ 2,131,952 22%
1
Includes Interest Income, Penalties, Loss on Disposal, and Miscellaneous Income.
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees and transfer to Impact Reserve.
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Wastewater Revenues
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Miscellaneous 1
Original Budget Actual
Wastewater Expenditures
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Program Expenses Kent County Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric I&E Transfer General Fund All Other 2
Treatment Fee Benefits Transfers Transfer
Original Budget Actual
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Electric Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 82,505,800 $ 23,552,409 29%
Distribution of Earnings 21,840,000 6,597,100 30%
All Other 1 10,892,000 457,084 4%
$ 115,237,800 $ 30,606,593 27%
Expenditures
Original Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 86,970,700 $ 18,242,986 21%
Electric Operating Div. Exp. 7,919,700 1,983,229 25%
Interfund Services 4,243,400 969,743 23%
Debt Service 1,591,600 350,676 22%
Post Retirement Benefits 911,000 227,748 25%
Capital Project Transfers 6,435,200 1,608,800 25%
General Fund Transfer 8,000,000 1,999,998 25%
All Other 2 3,120,700 1,048,398 38%
$ 119,192,300 $ 26,431,578 22%
1
Includes Rental Revenue, Miscellaneous Service Revenue, Interest Earnings, Investment
Management Fees, New Service Fees, Sale of Assets, Trf from Uncollectible Reserves,
General Service Billing, Revenue from Rate Stabilization, Penalties, and Green Energy Charges.
2
Includes Utility Tax, Interest on Deposits, Bank & CC Fees, Bond Issuance Costs, Transfer
to Uncollectible Reserve, and Green Energy.
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Rev. Budget Actual
Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 747,331 219,882
Sales per MWh $137.42 $134.97
Purchased/Generated MWh 765,382- 224,690-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $113.57 $81.16
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Electric Fund - Revenues
Mi l lions
$- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $100 $110 $120 $130
Original Budget
Actual
Customer Sales Distribution of Earnings All Other 1
Electric Fund - Expenditures
$95,000,000
$90,000,000
$85,000,000
$80,000,000
$75,000,000
$70,000,000
$65,000,000
$60,000,000
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Power Supply & Electric Operating Post Retirement Capital Project General Fund
Interfund Services Debt Service All Other 2
Generation Div. Exp. Benefits Transfers Transfer
Original Budget $86,970,700 7,919,700 4,243,400 1,591,600 911,000 6,435,200 8,000,000 3,120,700
Actual $18,242,986 1,983,229 969,743 350,676 227,748 1,608,800 1,999,998 1,048,398
Original Budget Actual
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Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2022)
Original Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 379,300 $ 84,490 22%
Council 256,800 53,807 21% Mayor
Fire 724,000 179,749 25% Human Resources
Grounds 1,611,100 379,281 24% Customer Services
Library 1,916,500 450,321 23%
Fleet Maintenance
Recreation 1,341,300 307,257 23%
Procurement & Inventory
Life Safety 594,700 116,131 20%
Code Enforcement 821,300 150,582 18% Engineering
Planning 757,600 133,333 18% Facilities Management
Public Inspections 758,200 176,456 23% Pub. Services Administration
Police 19,206,200 4,241,370 22% Finance
Police Extra Duty 405,000 91,001 22%
Information Technology
Streets 674,800 123,389 18%
Sanitation 2,801,100 545,946 20% City Manager
Stormwater 864,900 134,662 16% Stormwater
City Manager 1,251,200 233,770 19% Sanitation
Information Technology 832,700 295,492 35% Streets
Finance 1,109,500 236,849 21%
Police Extra Duty
Pub. Services Administration 541,800 126,397 23%
Police
Facilities Management 844,200 214,364 25%
Engineering 188,700 33,935 18% Public Inspections
Procurement & Inventory 754,800 201,531 27% Planning
Fleet Maintenance 941,100 264,065 28% Code Enforcement
Customer Services 1,393,300 321,741 23%
Life Safety
Human Resources 488,300 87,434 18%
Recreation
Mayor 234,400 38,541 16%
$ 41,692,800 $ 9,221,894 22% Library
Grounds
Fire
Council
City Clerk
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
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Utilities Expenditure Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2022)
Water Divison
Original Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 338,200 $ 97,757 29%
Water Department 690,800 180,546 26%
Water Treatment Plant 2,199,600 543,883 25%
$ 3,228,600 $ 822,187 25%
Wastewater Divison
Original Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection * $ 279,100 $ 89,674 32%
Wastewater Department 1,175,700 245,509 21%
$ 1,454,800 $ 335,182 23%
Electric Division
Original Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 4,196,300 $ 995,111 24%
Electrical Engineering 1,611,300 363,352 23%
Administration 894,100 350,436 39%
Meter Reading 353,600 101,498 29%
Systems Operations 864,400 172,834 20%
$ 7,919,700 $ 1,983,229 25%
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Water Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
22% 23% 24% 25% 26% 27% 28% 29% 30%
Wastewater Division % of Budget
Wastewater Department
Engineering & Inspection *
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
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Division Expense Summary (Electric Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2022)
Budget YTD (Over)/Under
Original Budget Actual
September Budget YTD
3rd Party Hedge Purchases $ 32,617,500 $ 10,059,674 $ 9,763,200 $ (296,474)
Capacity Charges 13,528,300 2,838,354 3,416,800 578,446
Solar Power Supply 3,153,300 692,346 999,000 306,654
Solar Renewal Energy Crdt 388,300 84,908 132,800 47,892
Renewable Energy Credits 5,177,000 - 1,294,200 1,294,200
Regional Greenhouse Gas 53,500 - 13,375 13,375
PJM Charges Trans & Fees 10,111,200 3,033,659 2,536,900 (496,759)
PJM Charges 25,850,300 2,096,132 8,093,700 5,997,568
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City of Dover
Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2022)
General Fund Original Budget Actual %
Fire $ 360,800 $ 40,255 11%
Code Enforcement 25,300 - 0%
Police 858,200 54,538 6%
Streets 128,000 1,415 0%
Sanitation 527,000 - 0%
Stormwater 1,865,700 4,987 0%
Grounds 93,900 48,896 52%
Recreation 1,940,000 58,517 3%
Purchasing 172,000 30,062 17%
Information Technology 153,100 2,448 2%
Facilities Management 200,000 170,400 18%
General Fund Capital Projects $ 6,324,000 $ 411,517 5%
Water Fund
Water $ 797,000 $ 29,672 5%
Water Treatment Plant 148,700 - 0%
Water Fund Capital Projects $ 945,700 $ 29,672 3%
Wastewater Fund
Wastewater 1,012,000 15,248 2%
Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 1,012,000 $ 15,248 2%
Electric Fund
Electric Generation $ 4,000,000 $ 100,626 3%
Transmission/Distribution 2,075,900 101,843 5%
Electrical Engineering 745,000 229,927 3%
ERP System 500,000 21,030 4%
Electric Administration 1,570,000 70,040 4%
Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 8,935,200 $ 523,465 3%
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 17,216,900 $ 979,902 4%
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Capital Outlay - All Divisions
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Original Budget Actual
Capital Outlay - By Fund
$10,000,000
$8,935,200
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,324,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$945,700 $1,012,000
$1,000,000 $523,465
$411,517
$29,672 $15,248
$-
Original Budget Actual
General Fund Capital Projects Water Fund Capital Projects Wastewater Fund Electric Fund Capital Projects
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MONTHLY REPORT
AUGUST 2022
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Date Range: From 08/01/2022 to 08/31/2022
Incident Run Log Company: All Companies Item #19.
Dover Fire Department Equipment Type(s): All Equipment Types
Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
08/01/2022 30046 2022-000816 11:59 1251 BAY RD Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0.3
08/02/2022 30046 2022-000817 15:03 625 S STATE ST False alarm or false call, other 0.3
08/02/2022 30046 2022-000818 21:53 1570 N DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.5
08/03/2022 30046 2022-000820 02:45 3282 N DUPONT HWY 2 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.7
08/03/2022 30046 2022-000821 14:02 3322 FORREST AVE Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 0.4
08/03/2022 30046 2022-000822 15:13 655 S BAY RD Good intent call, other 0.3
08/03/2022 30046 2022-000823 16:33 1004 S STATE ST Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.6
08/04/2022 30046 2022-000824 09:12 BAY RD Good intent call, other 0.3
08/04/2022 30046 2022-000825 14:54 190 JOHN HUNN BROWN RD Good intent call, other 0.2
08/04/2022 30046 2022-000826 20:34 50 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.3
08/04/2022 30046 2022-000827 20:34 430 KINGS HWY NE 1 System malfunction, other 0.2
08/04/2022 30046 2022-000828 20:45 222 S DUPONT HWY Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.5
08/04/2022 30046 2022-000829 20:55 1182 JANES RD Power line down 0.4
08/04/2022 30046 2022-000830 21:28 54 FAIRWAY LAKES DR I Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
08/05/2022 30046 2022-000831 00:40 400 N DUPONT HWY J Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/05/2022 30046 2022-000832 05:39 271 N DUPONT HWY No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.1
08/05/2022 30046 2022-000833 05:56 134 CENTURY DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3
08/05/2022 30046 2022-000834 08:23 1128 MONROE TERR No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.5
08/05/2022 30046 2022-000835 10:39 2591 WHITEHALL NECK RD Search for lost person, other 7.6
08/05/2022 30046 2022-000836 20:26 23 GRISMILL DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.8
08/06/2022 30046 2022-000837 05:38 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
08/06/2022 30046 2022-000838 08:31 101 ENSEMBLE CT 1 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/06/2022 30046 2022-000839 08:54 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
08/06/2022 30046 2022-000840 18:56 408 ANN MOORE ST Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.4
08/07/2022 30046 2022-000841 20:53 200 PLAZA DR No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.4
08/07/2022 30046 2022-000842 21:52 950 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
08/08/2022 30046 2022-000843 03:18 992 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/08/2022 30046 2022-000844 09:58 5200 W DENNEYS RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.6
08/08/2022 30046 2022-000845 16:39 416 SUSSEX AVE Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
08/08/2022 30046 2022-000846 20:29 278 TRAFALGAR DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
08/08/2022 30046 2022-000847 21:29 27 PRIMROSE CT Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.6
08/08/2022 30046 2022-000848 22:21 909 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/09/2022 30046 2022-000849 11:18 11 TEAL CT Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1.1
08/10/2022 30046 2022-000850 08:25 FOX RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 2.7
08/10/2022 30046 2022-000851 08:41 7 S DUPONT HWY Service Call, other 0.3
08/10/2022 30046 2022-000852 12:09 155 TURNER DR Service Call, other 0.7
08/10/2022 30046 2022-000853 15:46 717 W DIVISION ST False alarm or false call, other 0.1
08/10/2022 30046 2022-000854 17:27 104 SAULSBURY RD Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.5
08/10/2022 30046 2022-000855 18:57 59 MM Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.1
08/10/2022 30046 2022-000856 19:20 631 S STATE ST Service Call, other 0.2
08/10/2022 30046 2022-000857 20:28 54 FAIRWAY LAKES DR I System malfunction, other 0.3
08/11/2022 30046 2022-000858 03:39 87 PAR HAVEN DR I Fire, other 0.5
08/11/2022 30046 2022-000859 08:21 DELAWARE TECH DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
08/11/2022 30046 2022-000861 14:10 535 S STATE ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
08/11/2022 30046 2022-000860 14:00 321A Independance Blvd Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.2
08/11/2022 30046 2022-000862 18:42 898 WOODCREST DR Overheated motor 0.5
08/11/2022 30046 2022-000863 19:43 117 RED OAK DR Good intent call, other 0.4
08/12/2022 30046 2022-000864 00:17 211 SHADYBROOK DR CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
08/12/2022 30046 2022-000865 01:02 42 WELLINGTON AVE CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
08/12/2022 30046 2022-000866 17:00 339 MOCKINGBIRD AVE Service Call, other 0.6
08/12/2022 30046 2022-000867 19:15 430 COLLEGE RD 700 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.1
08/12/2022 30046 2022-000868 22:34 195 COMMERCE WAY Building fire 1.6
08/13/2022 30046 2022-000869 13:31 300 EAST ST Cover assignment, standby, moveup 7.0
08/13/2022 30046 2022-000870 15:46 430 COLLEGE RD 600 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/13/2022 30046 2022-000871 20:54 6 SHERWOOD CT Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.4
08/14/2022 30046 2022-000872 09:42 443 ARNOLD CT Service Call, other 0.4
08/14/2022 30046 2022-000873 10:36 1131 S BAY RD Good intent call, other 0.4
08/14/2022 30046 2022-000874 11:46 255 WEBBS LN B HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 0.3
08/14/2022 30046 2022-000875 13:39 640 S STATE ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0.3
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
08/14/2022 30046 2022-000876 18:44 1300 S FARMVIEW DR L Smoke or odor removal Item #19. 0.4
08/15/2022 30046 2022-000877 10:43 MOOSE LODGE RD Assist invalid 0.4
08/15/2022 30046 2022-000878 20:42 141 HOLMES ST CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
08/16/2022 30046 2022-000879 11:14 HOPE ST & S GOVERNORS AVE No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.2
08/16/2022 30046 2022-000880 14:30 215 N CAROLINE PL Fire, other 0.6
08/17/2022 30046 2022-000881 02:57 1200 N DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.4
08/17/2022 30046 2022-000882 17:32 950 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/17/2022 30046 2022-000883 18:52 205 LADY BUG DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/17/2022 30046 2022-000884 19:52 70 BRISTLECONE CT. Authorized controlled burning 0.4
08/18/2022 30046 2022-000885 01:43 KENT AVE Police matter 0.4
08/18/2022 30046 2022-000886 13:32 320 BILLY MITCHELL LN Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
08/18/2022 30046 2022-000887 14:20 18 ELM TERR Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 0.1
08/18/2022 30046 2022-000888 19:07 51 WEBBS LN BB Fire, other 0.6
08/19/2022 30046 2022-000889 01:41 BAY RD EXIT 95 Assist police or other governmental agency 1.0
08/19/2022 30046 2022-000890 08:29 21 N STATE ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/19/2022 30046 2022-000891 12:14 STATE ROUTE 1 @MM58 Grass fire 0.1
08/19/2022 30046 2022-000892 17:52 120 PENNINGTON PL Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.3
08/19/2022 30046 2022-000893 18:47 631 S STATE ST Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.8
08/19/2022 30046 2022-000894 20:16 S DUPONT HWY Assist invalid 0.5
08/20/2022 30046 2022-000895 00:59 86 HARRIET ST Good intent call, other 0.4
08/20/2022 30046 2022-000896 15:18 N turnberry rd Grass fire 0.2
08/20/2022 30046 2022-000897 15:48 5 RODRIC DR Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.5
08/20/2022 30046 2022-000898 22:11 Exit 93 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.9
08/21/2022 30046 2022-000899 13:15 391 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/21/2022 30046 2022-000900 15:21 51 WEBBS LN P Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
08/21/2022 30046 2022-000901 21:34 S DUPONT HWY Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.3
08/22/2022 30046 2022-000902 12:43 915 S DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
08/22/2022 30046 2022-000903 14:12 417 BEUVALE LN Public service 0.4
08/22/2022 30046 2022-000904 14:35 915 S DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/22/2022 30046 2022-000905 20:27 100 Jeri ln Building fire 1.1
08/22/2022 30046 2022-000906 20:33 970 WHATCOAT DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.7
08/22/2022 30046 2022-000907 21:33 992 WHATCOAT DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.4
08/22/2022 30046 2022-000908 21:58 SB EXIT 95 OFF RAMP Good intent call, other 0.5
08/23/2022 30046 2022-000909 14:19 163 E SHELLDRAKE CIRCLE Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.2
08/23/2022 30046 2022-000910 14:32 208 N BRADFORD ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.2
08/24/2022 30046 2022-000911 00:18 1045 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/24/2022 30046 2022-000912 12:29 327 MARTIN ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
08/24/2022 30046 2022-000913 16:08 200 BANNING STREET Service Call, other 0.6
08/24/2022 30046 2022-000914 21:51 411 S QUEEN ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/25/2022 30046 2022-000915 01:01 1001 WHITEOAK RD BLDG C Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
08/25/2022 30046 2022-000916 11:54 760 TOWNSEND BLVD Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/26/2022 30046 2022-000917 07:16 1175 MCKEE RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/26/2022 30046 2022-000918 09:56 116 SHINNECOCK RD Service Call, other 0.2
08/26/2022 30046 2022-000919 11:00 46 S STATE ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
08/26/2022 30046 2022-000920 14:40 400 N DUPONT HWY I Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
08/26/2022 30046 2022-000921 16:09 7743 PEARSONS CORNER RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3
08/26/2022 30046 2022-000922 17:55 139 BURNING TREE RD Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire 0.3
08/26/2022 30046 2022-000923 18:20 KENTON RD Service Call, other 0.6
08/26/2022 30046 2022-000924 18:59 PERSIMMON CIR EAST Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.8
08/26/2022 30046 2022-000925 19:03 764 LEIPSIC RD Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.1
08/26/2022 30046 2022-000926 21:47 879 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.5
08/27/2022 30046 2022-000927 00:48 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
08/27/2022 30046 2022-000928 17:59 183 WILLIS RD Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.6
08/27/2022 30046 2022-000929 19:08 19 N GOVERNORS AVE Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.8
08/27/2022 30046 2022-000930 22:03 30 S NEW ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.6
08/28/2022 30046 2022-000931 12:02 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.4
08/28/2022 30046 2022-000932 15:35 154 LEXINGTON PL Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
08/28/2022 30046 2022-000933 15:35 1570 N DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.5
08/28/2022 30046 2022-000934 18:11 51 WEBBS LN F False alarm or false call, other 0.6
08/29/2022 30046 2022-000935 02:51 902 SCHOOLHOUSE LN Service Call, other 0.3
08/29/2022 30046 2022-000936 09:49 123 MERION RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
08/29/2022 30046 2022-000937 10:19 1200 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.4
08/29/2022 30046 2022-000938 10:47 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
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08/29/2022 30046 2022-000939 11:53 S DUPONT HWY Motor vehicle accident with injuries Item #19. 0.6
08/29/2022 30046 2022-000940 17:37 COLLEGE RD Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.6
08/29/2022 30046 2022-000941 19:09 46 PAR HAVEN DR F Building fire 2.1
08/30/2022 30046 2022-000942 06:48 255 WEBBS LN C Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.4
08/30/2022 30046 2022-000943 09:46 950 WHATCOAT DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
08/30/2022 30046 2022-000944 23:09 301 BLISS BAYO Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
08/31/2022 30046 2022-000945 08:34 744 RIVER RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
08/31/2022 30046 2022-000946 12:24 30 S NEW ST Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.2
08/31/2022 30046 2022-000947 16:10 218 BAY TREE RD Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 0.3
08/12/2022 30046 2022-000978 21:52 1100 S Little Creek Road Dispatched & canceled en route 1310.
08/13/2022 30046 2022-000979 11:38 1332 Alley Corner Road Public service assistance, other 0.8
08/07/2022 30046 2022-000981 12:51 430 Kings Hwy Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
Total Number of Incidents: 134
Total Length of Incidents: 1,383.0 Hours
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. 400 South Queen Street
Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
November 14, 2022
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report of Dover Police Department activities for September 2022:
COMPLAINTS/EVENTS
YTD Totals compiled through August September numbered 30,478.
This represents an increase of 840 from the 29,638 reported over the same period in 2021.
40,000
32,958 31,228 29,638 30,478
30,000 24,796
20,000
10,000
0
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
Burglary: 1 case reported, 1 case cleared and 1 case cleared from previous months.
Robbery: 5 cases reported, 5 cases cleared and 0 cases cleared from previous months.
Sex Assault: 4 cases reported, 2 cases cleared and 1 cases cleared from previous months.
Homicide: 0 cases reported.
There were 7 Non-Criminal Death Investigations, all of which were cleared.
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DRUG, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME / STREET CRIMES UNIT ENFORCEMENT
Marijuana: 151.5 grams seized
Cocaine: 1.3 grams seized
Ecstasy: 0 doses seized
Prescription Pills: 0 doses seized
Heroin: .01 grams seized
Methamphetamine: 0 grams seized
Fentanyl: 0 grams seized
Other Rx Drugs: 32.3 grams/doses seized
Drug Proceeds: $0 seized
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
15
10
5 1 1 2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
CI DVOC/STREET PATROL SEU
CRIMES
HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN
Firearms: 4 Handguns.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
YTD Citation Totals compiled through September numbered 4,542.
This represents a decrease of 1,089 from the 5,631 reported over the same period in 2021.
8,000
7,087
7,000 6,684
6,000 5,631
5,000 4,542
3,835
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
TRAFFIC CRASHES: YTD = 1,742
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911 CENTER ACTIVITY
Total compiled during September numbered 7,521 calls.
This represents a decrease of 533 from the 8,054 reported during the same period in 2021.
8,200
8,054
8,000
7,800
7,600 7,580
7,600 7,521
7,400
7,200
7,000 6,912
6,800
6,600
6,400
6,200
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
YTD Totals compiled through August numbered 2,852.
This represents a decrease of 86 from the 2,938 reported over the same period in 2021.
5,000
3,826 3,952
4,000
2,687 2,938 2,852
3,000
1,816
2,000 1,427
977 703
1,000 545
0
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
ISSUED 3,826 3,952 2,687 2,938 2,852
PAID 1,816 1,427 977 703 545
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COMMUNITY POLICING
This proactive unit takes the lead on community engagement and supporting our community
organizations. They have administrative responsibilities and also support other departmental units,
such as patrol, during times of high work volumes or special operations with enforcement
activities. In addition to those duties, the unit accomplished the following in September:
Participation in the Ground Breaking for the new Family Court Building
Assisted Planning and Training with the assessment process for Cadet candidates
Apprehended a shoplifting suspect pursued by patrol units.
Assisted Patrol with a “Robbery in Progress”
Participation in Downtown Dover Partnership Zoning & Public Safety meetings
Participation in “Back to School” event at Towne Point Elementary
Property checks on Morris Drive, Liberty Court
PFC Killen attended a week long training school
Supported the Prostate Cancer 5K Run
Two CNT members attended a Crisis Negotiators Conference
Attended Persimmon Park Place HOA meeting
Participation in planning for GVI call-in event
Follow up and continued preparation for Faith & Blue Weekend activities
Participation in the People’s Church Community Expungement Event
Addressed homeless situations near the Kohl’s property, Walker Square, Whatcoat
Cemetery, & the old Rite-Aid property
Took action related to protestors at the Planned Parenthood office
Participation in the Million Father March at S. Dover Elementary
Participation in the POW/MIA memorial run facilitated by the DAFB
Property Checks along Loockerman Plaza, W. Wind Drive, & 132 S. New Street
Participated in Dover Christian Church “Back to School” event
Community Outreach meet and greet at Capital Green
Assisted East Dover Elementary School with a child that ran from the campus
Follow up on a neighborhood dispute on Tucket Court
Addressed a homeless situation at 120 S. Bradford Street
Participation in the Kent County Crime Watch Meeting
Participation in the N. Kirkwood Street Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Meeting with property manager of Blue Hen as well as Whatcoat and Mapleton Square
Apartments
Support several understaffed patrol shifts
K-9 Roy welcomed children back for the 1st day of school at Booker T. Washington
Elementary School
K-9 Roy welcomed children back for the 1st day of school at South Dover Elementary
School
Community Response Vehicle visited Liberty Court
Community Response Vehicle visited Towne Point neighborhood
Behavioral Health Unit made 40 field contacts and took official actions with 22 clients
Continued foot patrols along Loockerman Street Corridor
Assisted Patrol Unit with a car-seat installation
Follow up on disorderly behavior at 246 Northdown
Addressed a terroristic threatening complaint on Nob Hill Road
Assisted victim services to extract a mother and child from and abusive home
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Meeting to organize Capital Holiday event
Members of the CPU attend numerous meetings with community associations and organizations
as a part of our ongoing liaison relationships.
CHIEF’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Police Chief’s Advisory Committee (PCAC) is comprised of nine (9) diverse stakeholders
living/working in the City of Dover. It meets regularly to provide input/feedback to the Chief on
the various operations of the agency. Due to numerous schedule conflicts, the committee had to
defer the September meeting to the first week in October. Notes from that meeting will be in the
October report.
PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES
The role of Police Dispatcher continues to be a difficult position to fill as another
candidate chose to resign during training. We have additional applications that that
include a person with experience currently employed in Sussex County. We continue to
work diligently on this issue so that the staffing in the center is adequate for our
increasing work load and the expansion of the camera network.
The Citizen’s Police Academy started on September 6th for the 2022 session. A dozen
local residents will meet on Tuesdays through the end of October and receive instruction
and information related to the operations of the Dover PD.
The Police Department held a planning meeting with critical role players in relation to the
ARPA funding that came from the Governor’s Office to support an expansion of the city
camera system. Special thanks to the Electric Department and City Administration for
reacting to the need, on an unusually short timetable, so that funds could be transferred to
the city to allow the beginning of the project work once Council gave their approval.
The Planning and Training Unit hosted another “How to Succeed” seminar for potential
police recruits. Typical of recent cycles, a low turnout occurred leading into the
assessment day slated for early October.
The Attorney General and some of her top staff visited the Dover PD on September 28th
to discuss gun crime in the city. Dover PD programs and strategies were reviewed as
well as several current cases. The meeting was positive and collaboration continues.
Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and
activities in the City of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas A. Johnson, Jr.
Chief of Police
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City of Dover
1st Quarter FY23
Capital Investment Plan and Project Status Report
As of September 30, 2022
Points to Remember
* Original Project Budget = Original Total Project Budget initially included in approved annual budget.
* Latest Project Budget = Revised Total Project Budget included in most recent approved annual budget or one of the following:
bond resolution, revolving fund loan agreement, Council approved budget amendment, or City Manager approved amendment as per the Budget Amendment
Procedure.
* Water Quality, Inflow/Infiltration, Distribution Upgrades and New Development projects are budgeted as a blanket project, and once individual projects are identified
and estimated, they are created using an allocation of the overall budgeted amount.
Community Total
Current Year Budget Funding Sources General Transportation ARPA Water Wastewater Electric CIP
Budget Balance $ 463,900 $ 200,000 $ 1,809,600 $ 4,640,400 $ 788,600 $ 19,272,500 $ 27,175,000
General Billings for Reimbursement of Expense 400,000 400,000
State Grants 1,452,500 400,000 25,000 1,877,500
ARPA Fund 4,300,000 4,300,000
Other (Loan) 1,500,000 1,500,000
Transfer from Electric 6,435,200 6,435,200
Transfer from WW Impact Fee Reserve 255,600 255,600
Transfer from Water/Wastewater Oper. Fund 920,700 756,400 1,677,100
Transfer from General Fund 3,536,500 3,536,500
Transfer from Lodging Tax 275,000 275,000
Transfer from Depreciation Reserve 1,000,000 1,000,000
Transfer from Parkland Reserve 1,045,000 1,045,000
Transfer from Capital Asset Reserve 290,000 290,000
Interest Income 50,000 10,000 218,200 278,200
Total Funding Sources $ 7,062,900 $ 600,000 $ 6,109,600 $ 5,636,100 $ 1,810,600 $ 28,825,900 $ 50,045,100
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - GENERAL FUND
1st Quarter FY23
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Original Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Charges Balance Status
Fire Department
FR1800 Annual Contribution for Engine 5 $ 777,000 $ 777,000 $ 247,379 $ 77,700 $ 20,837 $ 56,863 Paying monthly
FR2000 Annual Contribution for Squad #1 (Rescue) 956,000 956,000 144,438 95,600 19,418 76,182 Paying monthly
FR2200 Annual Contribution for Engine 1 770,000 770,000 - 77,000 - 77,000 On order
FR2301 New Brush Truck 110,500 110,500 - 110,500 - 110,500 Not yet received
Total Fire Department $ 2,613,500 $ 2,613,500 $ 391,817 $ 360,800 $ 40,255 $ 320,545
Parks & Recreation
--- Misc Automobiles $ 115,000 $ 36,595 $ 78,405 Rec'd van #591; veh #593 ordered
AARP Community Grant received;
--- Misc Equipment - Bicycle Repair Stations - 4,164 (4,164) installation in progress
PR2100 Dover Park Improvements $ 310,000 $ 310,000 $ 12,865 - 5,858 (5,858) Cameras rec'd; to be installed
Waiting on tube/slide repairs; budget
PR2200 Park & Playground Improvement 66,000 66,000 10,251 - 1,350 (1,350) to be carried fwd
PR2300 Dover Park Building Improvement 800,000 800,000 - 800,000 - 800,000 City Planning Dept-in review
PR2301 FY23 Dover Park Splash Pad 200,000 200,000 1,150 200,000 - 200,000 City Planning Dept-in review
PR2302 Schutte Park Skate Park 750,000 750,000 10,550 750,000 10,550 739,450 City Planning Dept-ready for review
PR2304 Schutte Park Dog Park 75,000 75,000 - 75,000 - 75,000 City Planning Dept-ready for review
Total Parks & Recreation $ 2,201,000 $ 2,201,000 $ 34,817 $ 1,940,000 $ 58,517 $ 1,881,483
Code Enforcement
--- Misc Automobiles $ 25,300 $ 25,300 $ - $ 25,300 Replace Veh #17 - pending
Total Code Enforcement $ 25,300 $ - $ 25,300
Police
All 15 vehicles on order; mobile
radios installed in 9 vehicles - funds
--- Misc Automobiles $ 637,200 $ 54,538 $ 582,662 to be carried forward
Awaiting invoice; equipment
PD2301 Police Officer Body Worn Cameras & Tasers $ 876,400 $ 876,400 $ - 202,900 - 202,900 received in 06/22
PD2302 Axion In-car Cameras 368,000 368,000 - 18,100 - 18,100 On order
Total Police $ 1,244,400 $ 1,244,400 $ - $ 858,200 $ 54,538 $ 803,662
Streets
--- Misc Equipment $ 128,000 $ - $ 128,000 Ordered; awaiting delivery
Contracts have been signed for final
design, team is scheduling a staff
ST2003 Meeting House Branch Improvement $ 1,115,600 $ 1,115,600 $ 215,721 - - - meeting to discuss path forward.
ST2007 Operations Yard Relocation and Impr. 445,000 445,000 115,306 - - - Finalizing bid documents
ST2101 FY21 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program 936,000 936,000 695,004 - 1,415 (1,415) Finalizing report to present to public
Project contingent on the results of
ST2201 FY22 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program 1,168,000 1,168,000 - - - - ST2101
Total Streets $ 3,664,600 $ 3,664,600 $ 1,026,031 $ 128,000 $ 1,415 $ 126,585
Sanitation
--- Trucks $ 527,000 $ - $ 527,000 2 trucks ordered; awaiting delivery
Total Sanitation $ 527,000 $ - $ 527,000
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - GENERAL FUND
1st Quarter FY23
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Original Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Charges Balance Status
Grounds
--- Trucks $ 43,300 $ - $ 43,300 Ordered; awaiting delivery
--- Maint. Equipment 50,600 48,896 1,704 Received chipper veh #586
Total Grounds $ 93,900 $ 48,896 $ 45,004
Stormwater
New leaf vac ordered; awaiting
--- Trucks $ 230,700 $ - $ 230,700 delivery
ST2005 East Lake Garden Drainage Basin Improvement $ 580,000 $ 580,000 $ 40,050 - 2,225 (2,225) 95% complete
Budget will be carried fwd from
FY22, and partially reimbursed by
SW2206 MS4 Inventory/Inspection & Green Technology 43,600 43,600 33,881 - 2,762 (2,762) the State.
SW2301 Miscellaneous Emergency Storm Sewer Repairs 537,000 537,000 - 85,000 - 85,000 Awaiting emergencies
Staff working on easement
ST2009/SW2303 Persimmon Park Place Drainage Basin Impr. 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 documents for residents
Awaiting easement to be signed by
ST2004/SW2305 Mirror Lake Drainage Basin Improvements 350,000 350,000 - 350,000 - 350,000 State, then bid out project
Total Stormwater $ 2,710,600 $ 2,710,600 $ 73,931 $ 1,865,700 $ 4,987 $ 1,860,713
Information Technology
IT2301 Server Replacement $ 17,000 $ 17,000 $ - $ 17,000 $ - $ 17,000 Quote requested
Leasing model; will see additional
IT2302 Network Infrastructure; CISCO switches 50,000 50,000 585 50,000 585 49,415 costs as we purchase more switches
IT2303 Phone System Replacement 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 - 80,000 To begin in December/January
IT2304 iSeries Hardware Service 20,700 20,700 16,416 6,100 1,863 4,237 Continuing
Total Information Technology $ 167,700 $ 167,700 $ 17,001 $ 153,100 $ 2,448 $ 150,652
Facilities Management
To be completed by mid-Nov.
FC2001 - MNT City Hall HVAC Replacement $ 852,000 $ 852,000 $ 255,600 $ - $ 170,400 $ (170,400) Budget to be carried forward
FC2303 City Hall Window Replacement 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 In bid process
FC2304 Environmental Abatement of old Post Office 150,000 150,000 - $ 150,000 - 150,000 To be completed by end of Nov.
Total Facilities Management $ 852,000 $ 852,000 $ 255,600 $ 200,000 $ 170,400 $ 29,600
Procurement/Inventory
--- Misc Equipment $ 70,000 $ - $ 70,000 On order
CS2301 Warehouse LED Lighting $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ - 12,000 - 12,000 In-house; on schedule
CS2302 Warehouse Improvements 90,000 90,000 30,062 90,000 30,062 59,938 In progress
Total Procurement/Inventory $ 102,000 $ 102,000 $ 30,062 $ 172,000 $ 30,062 $ 141,938
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 13,555,800 $ 13,555,800 $ 1,829,259 $ 6,324,000 $ 411,517 $ 5,912,483
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND
1st Quarter FY23
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Original Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Balance Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
Community Transportation - 203-12-99
TE0601 TCSP Lincoln Park $ 602,500 $ 602,500 $ 523,277 $ 79,148 $ - $ - $ - $ - To be reprogrammed
ST1908 FY19 Street and Alley Bond Bill 500,000 500,000 478,088 21,912 - - - - To be reprogrammed
CT2151 FY21 Bond Bill-W Water/Turnberry Dr 238,500 238,500 149,942 88,558 - - - - To be reprogrammed
Project to be bid out by end
CT2268 E Loockerman St & State St Concrete 356,900 356,900 - 356,900 356,900 356,900 - 356,900 of October
Plan has been developed,
staff to decide on tree
CT2315 Various Concrete Repair Locations 252,600 252,600 - 252,600 252,600 252,600 - 252,600 situation
CTXXXX Unapplied CT Projects (placeholder) 400,000 609,500 - 609,500 (209,500) (209,500) - (209,500)
TOTAL COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND $ 2,571,900 $ 2,560,000 $ 1,151,308 $ 1,408,618 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ - $ 400,000
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ARPA FUND
1st Quarter FY23
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Original Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Charges Balance Status
Project to be bid out by early
ST2301 FY23 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ - $ 1,200,000 $ - $ 1,200,000 November
WD2302 Elevated Water Tower Maint. - Aero Park 655,000 655,000 - 655,000 - 655,000 Work to begin in Spring of 2023
Project open and underway,
WD2303 Future Well Installation 2,234,500 2,234,500 - 2,234,500 - 2,234,500 awaiting invoices
Project open and underway,
WD2304 Well #9 Improvements 319,000 319,000 - 319,000 - 319,000 awaiting invoices
WQ2301 Water Quality Improvements 1,287,500 1,287,500 - 1,287,500 - 1,287,500 Project to start October 31, 2022
Equipment has been ordered and
WW2306 Puncheon Run Pump Sta. Pump Repl. 85,000 85,000 - 85,000 - 85,000 awaiting delivery
Staff has to redesign, based on
WW2307 Lepore Road Sanitary Sewer Upgrade 317,000 317,000 - 317,000 - 317,000 DelDOT requirements
TOTAL ARPA FUND $ 6,098,000 $ 6,098,000 $ - $ 6,098,000 $ - $ 6,098,000
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - WATER FUND
1st Quarter FY23
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
Water
--- Misc. Equipment $ 28,000 $ 28,000 $ 24,050 $ 28,000 $ 28,000 $ 24,050 $ 3,950 Received Air Compressor V#407
WD2300 Meter Reading Technology Upgrade 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Awaiting quotes for equipment
Budget will be carried forward and
WD2205 Future Well Installation 1,415,400 1,415,400 47,815 - - - - combined with the ARPA project WD2303.
WD2301 Wellhead Redevelopment Program 488,000 488,000 5,622 188,000 188,000 5,622 182,378 Project open and upgrades are occuring
Grant application to be submitted in mid-
WD2305 Scada Equipment Upgrade 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 October
WD2306 Water Tank Concrete Rehabilitation 145,000 145,000 - 20,000 20,000 - 20,000 Project open and awaiting final report.
WD2307 Stonebrook East Water Main Increase 26,000 26,000 - 26,000 26,000 - 26,000 Awaiting development to be built
WQ2302 Miscellaneous Emergency Water Repairs 425,000 425,000 - 85,000 85,000 - 85,000 Project open and awaiting emergencies.
WQ2303 Water Quality Impr. - North St 370,000 370,000 - 370,000 370,000 - 370,000 Project to start on 10/30/22
Water Treatment Plant
--- Trucks - $ 53,000 $ 53,000 $ - $ 53,000 Trucks ordered, awaiting delivery
WD2308 Security Fencing Upgrades $ 95,700 $ 95,700 $ - 95,700 95,700 - 95,700 Awaiting grant agency to approve plan
TOTAL WATER FUND $ 3,038,400 $ 3,038,400 $ 77,487 $ 945,700 $ 945,700 $ 29,672 $ 916,028
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - WASTEWATER FUND
1st Quarter FY23
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
Wastewater
--- Trucks $ 134,000 $ 134,000 $ - $ 134,000 Vehicles ordered and awaiting delivery
WW2300 Meter Reading Technology Upgrade $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Awaiting quotes for equipment
WW2301 Lateral Camera 13,000 13,000 9,521 13,000 13,000 9,521 3,479 Complete
WW2302 Ground Penetrating Radar 16,000 16,000 - 16,000 16,000 - 16,000 Council to approve in October
WW2103 College Rd. Pump Station Repl. 655,000 655,000 2,977 - 800 727 73 Complete
WW2101 FY21 Inflow/Infiltration Removal 800,000 800,000 467,213 - - - - Awaiting final field survey in November
WW2203 Turnberry Pump Station Replacement 677,000 677,000 18,344 - - - - 95% complete with design
WW2303 Miscellaneous Emer. Sewer Repairs 160,000 160,000 5,000 160,000 160,000 5,000 155,000 Project open and awaiting emergencies
WW2304 College Rd. Pump Station Repl. 580,000 580,000 - 580,000 580,000 - 580,000 Bid to be presented to CCW on October 25
WW2305 GIS Utility Network Upgrade 175,000 175,000 - 20,000 19,200 - 19,200 Quote received; requisition in progress
WW2308 Heatherfield Pump Station Repl. 663,000 663,000 - 45,000 45,000 - 45,000 Proposals due October 17, 2022
WW2309 Cedar Chase Pump Station Repl. 697,500 697,500 - 14,000 14,000 - 14,000 Proposals due October 6, 2022
TOTAL WASTEWATER FUND $ 4,466,500 $ 4,466,500 $ 503,056 $ 1,012,000 $ 1,012,000 $ 15,248 $ 996,752
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ELECTRIC FUND
1st Quarter FY23
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
Engineering
EE2113 ArcFM Migration to Elec. Util. Network $ 160,000 $ 160,000 $ 160,021 $ - $ - $ 6,090 $ (6,090) 80% Complete; budget to be carried fwd
EE2304 Substation Component Replacement 150,000 150,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Recurring Project
EE2202/EE2315 SCADA Upgrade 100,000 100,000 80,103 100,000 100,000 80,103 19,897 30% Complete
EE2316 Electric Admin & Substation Cameras 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 Waiting on revised quote
EE2308 Electric Admin Access Gate 15,000 15,000 13,800 15,000 15,000 13,800 1,200 85% Complete
EE2312 Small Cell Wireless Improvements 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Recurring Project
EE2211 LED Lighting Conversion Phase 2 2,575,000 2,575,000 190,943 - - 803 (803) 100% Complete; budget to be carried fwd
EE2090 DAFB CT/PT Replacement 73,000 73,000 71,514 - - - - 80% Complete (revisit in Feb)
EE2313 Transmission Line Maintenance 50,000 50,000 37,992 50,000 50,000 37,992 12,008 Recurring Project
EE2016 Garrison Oak Tech Park Substation 750,000 750,000 189,894 - - - - 80% Complete; budget to be carried fwd
EE2215 Garrison Oak Tech Park Substation 7,000,000 7,000,000 224,478 - - 46,404 (46,404) 25% Complete; budget to be carried fwd
EE2303 Towne Point Conversion (OH to UG) 360,000 360,000 42,670 360,000 360,000 42,670 317,330 65% Complete
EE2317 ArcFM Migration to Elec. Util. Network 110,000 110,000 2,065 110,000 110,000 2,065 107,935 12% Complete (Q/A'd)
Total Engineering $ 11,973,000 $ 11,973,000 $ 1,013,479 $ 745,000 $ 745,000 $ 229,927 $ 515,073
Electric Generation
Budget to be carried forward. Internal
EG2201 Van Sant Office Trailer $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ 21,911 $ - $ - $ 654 $ (654) modifications are in progress.
10% Complete; awaiting environmental
EG2203/EG2302 Plant Decommissioning 14,000,000 14,000,000 209,236 4,000,000 4,000,000 99,972 3,900,028 assessments
Total Electric Generation $ 14,070,000 $ 14,070,000 $ 231,147 $ 4,000,000 $ 4,000,000 $ 100,626 $ 3,899,374
T&D
--- Trucks $ 214,400 $ 214,400 $ - $ 214,400 Will order in FY24 due to rising costs
--- Other Equipment 364,500 364,500 - 364,500 Price increased; need Council approval
EE2321 Emergency Component Replacement $ 325,000 $ 325,000 $ 19,303 65,000 65,000 19,303 45,697 Replacing as needed
UG Transformers locations as follows:
EE2222 New Developments 650,000 648,000 - 650,000 631,300 - 631,300
TD2218 515 S Dupont Hwy Retail 2,200 4,200 4,128 - 4,200 4,128 72 100% Complete
TD2302 Eden Hill OKH Phase 1 11,300 11,300 11,297 - 11,300 11,297 3 40% Complete
TD2306 Verizon Tudor Tower 2,600 2,600 2,098 - 2,100 2,098 2 100% Complete
TD2307 King Cole Wedding Venue 8,500 8,500 1,033 - 1,100 1,033 67 100% Complete
UG Conductors locations as follows:
EE2222 New Developments 513,000 512,100 - 500,000 438,100 - 438,100
TD2110 DAFB Welch Elementary 15,200 15,200 1,455 - - - - 90% Complete
TD2115 Eden Hill Phase 2 311,000 311,000 160,707 - 1,400 1,356 44 50% Complete
TD2202 Dover Middle Schools 292,000 292,000 126,603 - - - - 40 Complete
TD2205 Calvary Baptist Church 43,400 43,400 3,539 - - - - 0 % Complete-waiting on customer
TD2210 Verona Woods Phase 3/4 63,000 63,000 62,521 - 900 875 25 50% Complete
TD2211 Hancock-Hopkins Avenue 25,100 25,100 3,088 - - - - 50% Complete
TD2218 515 S Dupont Hwy Retail 1,100 1,100 944 - - - - 100% Complete
TD2302 Eden Hill OKH Phase 1 26,600 26,600 26,524 - 26,600 26,524 76 40% Complete
TD2304 Little Creek Lighting UPG 6,500 6,500 6,190 - 6,200 6,190 10 75% Complete
TD2305 Lion of Judah 14,600 14,600 1,933 - 2,000 1,933 67 0% Complete-waiting on customer
TD2306 Verizon Tudor Tower 5,000 5,900 5,829 - 5,900 5,829 71 100% Complete
TD2307 King Cole Wedding Venue 30,000 30,000 18,851 - 18,900 18,851 49 100% Complete
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ELECTRIC FUND
1st Quarter FY23
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
UG Meters locations as follows:
EE2222 New Developments 250,000 250,000 - 250,000 247,400 - 247,400
TD2110 DAFB Welch Elementary 5,200 5,200 1,758 - - - - 0% Complete-waiting on contractor
TD2115 Eden Hill Phase 2 1,800 1,800 4,916 - - - - 50% Complete
TD2123 Patriot Village Phase 2 1,500 1,500 7,033 - - - - 90% Complete
TD2202 Dover Middle Schools 1,300 1,300 24,668 500 463 37 90% Complete
TD2205 Calvary Baptist Church 7,100 7,100 - - - - - 0% Complete-waiting on customer
TD2208 Tommy's Express Carwash 2,200 2,200 15,469 100 43 58 100% Complete
TD2210 Verona Woods Phase 3/4 1,600 1,600 6,097 - - - - 33% Complete
TD2211 Hancock-Hopkins Avenue 1,500 1,500 - - - - - 40% Complete
TD2215 DE Agricultural Museum 3,100 3,100 - - - - - 0% Complete
TD2302 Eden Hill OKH Phase 1 700 700 674 - 700 674 26 15% Complete
TD2305 Lion of Judah 500 500 - - - - - 0% Complete
TD2306 Verizon Tudor Tower 100 100 67 - 100 67 33 100% Complete
TD2307 King Cole Wedding Venue 1,500 1,500 1,180 - 1,200 1,180 20 100% Complete
TD2314 CT Site Repairs & Maintenance 32,000 32,000 - 32,000 32,000 - 32,000 Not started
Total T & D $2,754,500 $2,656,200 $517,904 $ 2,075,900 $ 2,075,900 $ 101,843 $ 1,974,057
Administration
EE2101 Reed St IT Room Generator $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 6,825 $ - $ - $ - $ - 40% Complete-(Fence/Oct; Gen/Nov)
EA2304 Reed St HVAC Overhaul 1,500,000 1,500,000 - 1,500,000 1,500,000 - 1,500,000 In Engineering
EA2309 Electric Admin Rear Lot Renovation 70,000 70,000 - 70,000 70,000 - 70,000 25% Complete-will start in Spring
EA2103 2021 Electric Utility Admin Facility Imp. 25,000 25,000 23,778 - - - - In progress
EA2202 2022 Electric Utility Admin Facility Imp. 138,000 133,000 86,148 - - 46,040 (46,040) In progress; budget to be carried forward
EA2203 Weyandt Hall Facility Improvements 130,000 135,000 8,361 - - - - In progress
4 badge swipes on back order; ballistic
EA2205 Security Install at Reed Street 72,100 72,100 53,711 - - 24,000 (24,000) glass has been ordered.
Total Administration $ 1,955,100 $ 1,955,100 $ 178,823 $ 1,570,000 $ 1,570,000 $ 70,040 $ 1,499,961
Metering
EM2301 Itron Metering Equipment $ 44,300 $ 44,300 $ - $ 44,300 $ 44,300 $ - $ 44,300 On hold; researching other options
FN1701 Purchase of ERP System $ 1,313,400 $ 2,289,500 $ 851,969 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 21,030 $ 478,970 In progress
TOTAL ELECTRIC FUND $ 32,110,300 $ 32,988,100 $ 2,793,322 $ 8,935,200 $ 8,935,200 $ 523,465 $ 8,411,735
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Item #22.
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE #2022-10
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
2 COUNCIL MET:
3
4 That Chapter 22 – Buildings and Building and Regulations, Article VII – Property Maintenance Code
5 be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red
6 strikeout as follows:
7
8 CHAPTER 22 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
9
10 ARTICLE VII. – PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
11
12 Section 22-226 Violations and penalties
13
14 (a) Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of this article shall be
15 penalized by a fine as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
16
17 (b) Unpaid fees and fines are to be placed on the municipal lien docket by the city against
18 the property on which the violation occurred.
19
20 That Appendix F Fees and Fines, Chapter 22 Buildings and Building Regulations be amended by
21 inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
22
23 APPENDIX F – FEES AND FINES
24 Chapter 22. Buildings and Building Regulations
Chapter 22. Buildings and Building Regulations Fees and Fines
Article III. Building Code
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-61. Adopted (International Building Code)
Sec. 105.5.1. Expiration; Additional 180-day extensions may be granted $25.00 per 180-day
with payment of a renewal fee extension
Sec. 113.4. Violation penalties; Each day that a violation continues shall Fine of not less than
be deemed a separate offense $100.00 or more than
$10,000.00
Sec. 114.3. Unlawful continuance
First offense $100.00
Second offense $250.00
Third offense $500.00
Fourth and subsequent offenses No less than $1,000.00
and no more than
$10,000.00
Sec. 22-65. Permit fees
Fees shall double in the event that a permit is applied for after construction has commenced
without the permission of the building inspector. The building inspector may waive the doubling of
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Item #22.
fees in cases where the building permit applicant is not a professional contractor, and the work is
not being done by a professional contractor.
Subsec. (a) Building permits $25.00 for first
$1,000.00 of costs and
$8.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 of
costs or multiples
thereof up to
$10,000,000.00 of
costs, $6.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 of
costs or multiple
thereof up to
$20,000,000.00, and
$5.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 of
costs or multiple
thereof above
$20,000,000.00
Subsec. (a) Fence permits $25.00 for first
$1,000.00 of costs and
$8.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 of
costs or multiple
thereof
Subsec. (a) Sign permits $0.75 per square foot
of sign area; minimum
fee for each permit
$50.00
Subsec. (a) Swimming pool permits $25.00 for first
$1,000.00 of costs and
$8.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 of
costs or multiple
thereof
Subsec. (a) Demolition permits, any building which is being demolished $50.00; $0.00 if
for the purpose of vacating the land for future development or condemned and
construction upon the same required to be
demolished by the city
or any public entity
Subsec. (a) Moving permits, each building $250.00
Subsec. (a) Construction plan reviews, nonresidential (Not subject to $20.00 per set of plans
doubling)
Subsec. (b) Reinspections (Not subject to doubling)
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First reinspection $0.00
Second reinspection $25.00
Third reinspection $50.00
Any subsequent reinspection $100.00
Article IV. Electrical Installations
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-110. Violations Not less than $25.00 or
more than $1,000.00
Article V. Mechanical Code
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-145. Heating, air conditioning, and heat pump permit fees
Fees shall double in the event that a permit is applied for after construction has commenced
without the permission of the building inspector.
Subsec. (a) Heating permit $40.00 first 10,000
BTUs and $7.00 each
additional 10,000 BTUs
or multiple thereof
Subsec. (a) Air conditioning permit $40.00 per ton for the
first five tons and
$7.00 per ton over five
tons or multiple
thereof
Subsec. (a) Heat pump permit $40.00 first 10,000
BTUs and $7.00 for
each additional 10,000
BTUs or multiple
thereof or $40.00 per
ton for the first five
tons and $7.00 per ton
over five tons or
multiples thereof
Article VI. Plumbing Code
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-185. Permit fees
Fees shall double in the event that a permit is applied for after construction has commenced
without the permission of the building inspector. The building inspector may waive the doubling of
fees in cases where the building permit applicant is not a professional contractor, and the work is
not being done by a professional contractor.
Subsec. (a) Enumerated
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Fixtures $35.00 first five
fixtures and $3.00 for
each additional fixture
Garbage disposal and hot water heaters A minimum fee of
$35.00
Gas, water and sewer inspection underground $30.00 for first 150
feet and $0.75 for each
additional ten feet or
multiple thereof
Article VII. Property Maintenance
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
(1) Lien. Any fines or fees imposed that remain unpaid shall:
(a) Be added to the tax duplicate for the tax year said citation was issued by the city and
invoiced as part of the annual property tax bill for said property and collected as part of the city
property tax collection process, and
(b) Be placed by the city as specified in the municipal lien docket as a lien against the
property on which the violation occurred.
Sec. 22-226. Violations
Subsec. (a) Violations; penalties No t le ss t h a n $25.00,
n or m ore t h an
$1,000.00
Article VIII. Leases
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-251. Unlawful leases
Subsec. (g) Violations; penalties
First offense $50.00
Each subsequent offense $100.00
Article IX. Lodging Houses
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-301. Generally
Subsec. (b) Expiration; fee
Annual permit fee $50.00 for the first ten
rooms and $5.00 for
each additional room.
Annual dormitory permit fee $50.00 for the first ten
rooms and $2.50 for
each room thereafter.
Subsec. (c) Failure to pay on due date A penalty fee in the
amount of ten percent
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per month of the
amount of the license
fee until the same is
paid.
Subsec. (d) Reinstatement fee $100.00
Article X. Rental Dwellings
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-332. Inspection required
Subsec. (b) Reinspection fee (Not subject to doubling)
First follow-up inspection $0.00
Each subsequent reinspection, per inspection $50.00
If the permit fee is not paid on the date due, the permittee shall incur a penalty fee of ten percent
per month of the amount of the license fee until the same is paid.
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-351. Generally
Subsec. (a) Single-family dwellings, annual permit
Single-family detached dwelling, each dwelling $100.00
Single-family attached dwelling, each dwelling $80.00
Subsec. (b) Multiple-family dwellings, annual permit
Multiple dwellings consisting of three or less dwelling units $100.00
Multiple dwellings consisting of four or more dwelling units:
For the first three dwelling units $100.00
For each additional dwelling unit in excess of three $35.00
Condominium units and accessory apartments located within $35.00
structures principally used for owner occupancy, each
Subsec. (c) Late payment penalty A penalty fee in the
amount of ten percent
per month of the
amount of the license
fee until the same is
paid.
Subsec. (d) Reinstatement fee $100.00
Sec. 22-360. Enforcement, Fees and Penalties, Reporting
Subsec. (a) Short term rental license $100.00 annually,
prorated for partial
year
Subsec. (b) Failure to register and obtain a license $100.00 (not prorated)
in addition to license
Subsec. (c) Penalties for violations $100.00 per offense
Article XI. Dangerous Buildings
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Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-386. Violations; penalties for disregarding notices or orders
Subsec. (a) Violations by owner, each offense, minimum $100.00
Subsec. (b) Violations by occupant or lessee, each offense, minimum $100.00
Subsec. (c) Removal of notice, each offense, not to exceed $100.00
Article XII. Vacant Buildings
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-403. Registration and registration fees
Subsec. (a)(2)b.(ii). Registration fee
Residential buildings and non-residential buildings <10,000 SF:
Buildings vacant one year or less $375.00
Buildings vacant for more than one year but less than two years $750.00
Buildings vacant for more than two years but less than three years $1,500.00
Buildings vacant for more than three years but less than five years $3,000.00
Buildings vacant for five years or longer $5,000.00
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26
27 That Chapter 46 – Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I, In General, Section 46-1 Means of egress be
28 amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout
29 as follows:
30
31 CHAPTER 46 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
32
33 ARTICLE I – IN GENERAL
34
35 Section 46-1 Means of Egress
36
37 (e) Penalties. If any exit access, exit, or exit discharge, with the exception of a locked exit
38 door, if found to be in violation of this section, a summons shall be issued as provided for in
39 Appendix F – Fees and Fines. Any required exit door found to be locked against egress shall be
40 in violation of this section and a summons shall be issued for each locked exit as provided for
41 in Appendix F – Fees and Fines. Unpaid fees and fines are to be placed on the municipal
42 lien docket by the city against the property on which the violation occurred.
43
44
45 ARTICLE V – FIRE LANES
46
47 Section 46-202 Violations
48
49 (d) Failure to mark. Property owners of existing buildings who do not have their fire lanes
50 marked within 45 days of being notified by the fire marshal, shall be in violation of this article.
51 Any property owner found to be in violation of [this sub]section 46-202(d) shall be issued a
52 summons as provided for in Appendix F – Fees and Fines. Unpaid fees and fines are to be
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53 placed on the municipal lien docket by the city against the property on which the
54 violation occurred.
55
56
57 That Appendix F Fees and Fines, Chapter 46 Fire Prevention and Protection Regulations be amended by
58 inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
59
60 APPENDIX F – FEES AND FINES
61
62 Chapter 46. Fire Prevention and Protection
Chapter 46. Fire Prevention and Protection Fees and Fines
Article I. In General
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
(1) Lien. Any fines or fees imposed that remain unpaid shall:
(a) Be added to the tax duplicate for the tax year said citation was issued by the city and
invoiced as part of the annual property tax bill for said property and collected as part of the city
property tax collection process, and
(b) Be placed by the city as specified in the municipal lien docket as a lien against the
property on which the violation occurred.
Sec. 46-1. Means of egress
Subsec. (f) Penalties
Any exit access, exit, or exit discharge, with the exception of a locked $100.00 first offense
exit door, found to be in violation of this section $200.00 second or
subsequent offense
Any required exit door found to be locked against egress $100.00 each locked
exit first offense,
$200.00 subsequent
offense
Sec. 46-3. Impairment of fire protection equipment
Subsec. (f) Fines $100.00 per device,
first offense; $200.00
per device, second and
subsequent offenses
Sec. 46-7. Preventable and malfunctioning alarms to the fire company
Subsec. (a)(1) Responsibility for malfunctioning and preventable alarms, Should the person
owner response, and corrective action; generally notified fail to appear
at said premises within
30 minutes after being
notified to do so, the
city may charge the
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owner of the premises
a fine of $100.00
Subsec. (a)(2) Responsibility for malfunctioning and preventable alarms, Failure to return
owner response, and corrective action; malfunction documentation of
service/repair within
the period of time
stated on the notice of
violation, which is
satisfactory to the fire
marshal, will result in
assessment against the
owner of a fine of
$100.00 for the fire
alarm malfunction
Subsec. (b)(1) Fine charges; multiple fire alarm malfunctions or
preventable alarms; amount of fine
Number of preventable or malfunctioning fire alarms Fine per preventable or
malfunctioning fire
alarm
Third alarm $100.00
Fourth alarm $200.00
Fifth alarm $250.00
All over fifth alarm, each alarm $250.00
Subsec. (b)(2) Fine charges; multiple fire alarm malfunctions or A $50.00 fine may be
preventable alarms; panel reset assessed to the owner
of a premises where
the fire alarm has been
reset before the fire
department or
assisting fire
department arrives.
$100.00 for second and
subsequent offenses
Sec. 46-8. Maintaining a known violation or hazard
Subsec. (c)(1) Penalties; Any fines issued for violation of this section Not less than $25.00,
nor more than
$1,000.00
Article II. Fire Department
Sec. 46-44 Failure to answer alarms, orders and perform duties orderly; Fine of not less than
Penalties $25.00, nor more than
$1,000.00 or by
suspension from the
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fire department or
both
Article III. Fire Codes
Fees established in subsection (b) of this section shall be doubled in the event that a permit is
applied for after construction has commenced without the permission of the fire marshal. The fire
marshal shall waive the doubling of fees in cases where the permit applicant is not a professional
contractor and the work is not being done by a professional contractor.
Sec. 46-126. Fire prevention permit
Subsec. (b) Fee; each applicant $25.00 for each
$1,000.00 of costs or
multiple thereof of the
fire protection system;
provided that a
minimum fee for each
permit shall be
$150.00
Subsec. (c) Reinspection
First reinspection No charge
Second reinspection $100.00
Third reinspection $200.00
Any subsequent reinspection $250.00
Subsec. (d) Fire signaling system inspection fee
Certificate of inspection $25.00 each fire alarm
system
Exception: Apartment or other multifamily dwelling—Five or less $25.00 each fire alarm
buildings per complex system
Exception: Apartment or other multifamily dwelling—More than five $15.00 each fire alarm
buildings per complex system up to a
maximum of 20
buildings. Maximum
fee per complex not to
exceed $300.00 for fire
alarm systems
Subsec. (e) Fire suppression system inspection fee
Certificate of inspection $25.00 each fire
suppression system
Exception: Apartment or other multifamily dwelling—Five or less $25.00 each fire
buildings per complex suppression system
Exception: Apartment or other multifamily dwelling—More than five $15.00 each fire
buildings per complex suppression system up
to a maximum of 20
buildings. Maximum
fee per complex not to
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exceed $300.00 for fire
suppression systems
Sec. 46-127 Smoke detection devices
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Subsec. (g) Violations; penalties Revocation of any
existing license to do
business in the city, or
a fine of not more than
$150.00 per violation,
or both such penalties
Article IV. Public Occupancies
Sec. 46-164. Fees
Assembly No charge for an
occupant load less than
75; $100.00 for an
occupant load of 75 or
greater
Assembly—Fixed Seating $100.00 for first 200
seats and $10.00 each
additional 50 seats
Educational $100.00
Day Care $50.00 for Day Cares as
defined by Appendix B
- Zoning, Article 5,
Sections 14.22, 14.23
and 22.1; $100.00 for
other day cares
Health Care $100.00 first 25 rooms
and $5.00 for each
additional room
Ambulatory Health Care $100.00
Residential $100.00 per building
Residential Board and Care $100.00
Mercantile over 10,000 sq. ft. $100.00
Business over 10,000 sq. ft. $100.00
Industrial $100.00
Storage over 10,000 sq. ft. $100.00
Assembly special provisions 1 $25.00
Assembly special provisions 2 $100.00
Sec. 46-168. Reinspection fee
Subsec. (a) Amount $25.00 for any
repeated violation
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cited by the fire
marshal, determined
to be a violation and
which requires a follow
up inspection to
confirm the correction
of the violation
Subsec. (b) Fee attached A fee may be attached
to any summons
written for any
violation found to be
uncorrected upon
reinspection
Article V. Fire Lanes
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
(1) Lien. Any fines or fees imposed that remain unpaid shall:
(a) Be added to the tax duplicate for the tax year said citation was issued by the city and
invoiced as part of the annual property tax bill for said property and collected as part of the city
property tax collection process, and
(b) Be placed by the city as specified in the municipal lien docket as a lien against the
property on which the violation occurred.
Sec. 46-202. Violations; penalties
Subsec. (c) Other obstructions Any property owner or
tenant found to be in
violation; $50.00
Subsec. (d) Failure to mark Any property owner
found to be in
violation; $50.00
Sec. 46-205. Responsibility of owner or tenant Any property owner
found to be in
violation; $50.00
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71 SYNOPSIS
72 This ordinance allows unpaid fines and fees for fines issued under the property maintenance
73 code and certain unpaid fees under the fire code to be placed on the municipal lien docket as a lien against
74 the property on which the violation occurred and added as a tax as part of the annual property tax bill and
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75 collected as part of the city property tax collection. Currently only unpaid grass violation fees, rental fees,
76 dangerous building and vacant building fees are placed as liens on the property. As a result there is a high
77 level of compliance of payment of these fines. We currently have over a $1,000,000 in unpaid fines that
78 don’t become liens. Fines and violations are meant to be an incentive to keep in compliance with the Code.
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83 Actions History:
84 November 14, 2022 – First Reading at City Council
85 September 27, 2022 – Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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City of Dover
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-14
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
2 COUNCIL MET:
3
4 That Chapter 22- Buildings and Building Regulations, Article X.- Rental Dwellings, be amended by
5 inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as
6 follows:
7
8 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
9
10 Sec. 22-331. Purpose; applicability; definitions; compliance.
11 .
12 (a) Purpose. The purpose and intent of this article is to ensure public health, safety and welfare
13 insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of dwellings operated
14 for lease to the public. The health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the dwellings are of
15 the utmost importance to the city, as is the general community character in which these dwelling
16 units are located.
17
18 (b) Applicability. The provisions of this article shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to
19 rental dwellings. Where, in this article, different sections of this Code may specify different
20 requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
21
22 (c) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
23 meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a
24 different meaning:
25
26 (1) Criminal activity is defined as any crime classified by applicable law as a (a) felony,
27 (b) Class A misdemeanor, or (c) any of the following offenses: any drug offense
28 defined by Title 16 of the Delaware Code, and the following misdemeanors in addition
29 to any Class A misdemeanor, as defined by Title 11 of the Delaware Code: § 601—
30 Offensive touching, § 602—Menacing, § 628—Vehicular assault 3, § 763—Sexual
31 harassment, § 764—Indecent exposure, § 811—Criminal mischief, § 812—Graffiti, §
32 820—Trespassing, § 821/2/3—Criminal trespassing, § 1105—Crime against a
33 vulnerable adult, § 1106—Unlawfully dealing with a child, § 1301—Disorderly
34 conduct, § 1313—Malicious interference with emergency communications, § 1315—
35 Public intoxication, § 1321—Loitering, § 1322—Criminal nuisance, § 1323—
36 Obstructing of public passage, § 1341—Lewdness, § 1342—Prostitution, § 1343—
37 Patronizing a prostitute, § 1445—Unlawfully dealing with a dangerous weapon, §
38 1446—Unlawfully dealing with a switchblade knife.
39
40 (2) Dwelling unit means a single unit providing complete independent living facilities
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41 for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating,
42 cooking and sanitation.
43
44 (3) Multiple-family dwellings means dwelling units operated as a group and located in
45 the same building. This shall include apartments, rooming houses, condominium
46 dwelling units, and accessory apartments located within structures principally used
47 for owner occupancy.
48
49 (4) Rental dwelling means a dwelling unit that is leased for occupancy to a person or
50 persons in exchange for monetary payment or provision of goods or services to the
51 owner of the dwelling unit.
52
53 (5) Single-family dwellings mean dwelling units operated singly and separated from
54 other units. In general, this definition shall apply to single-family detached
55 dwellings; mobile homes and manufactured homes; and attached units, including
56 duplexes and townhouses.
57
58 (d) Compliance required. No person shall operate, occupy or let to another for occupancy any
59 dwelling which is not in compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code
60 adopted in section 22-221 and all other applicable codes.
61
62 (Code 1981, § 10-86; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013; Ord. No. 2016-16 , 8-8-2016)
63
64 Sec. 22-332. - Inspection required.
65
66 (a) The code enforcement office, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the International
67 Property Maintenance Code adopted in section 22-221, shall inspect rental dwellings for
68 compliance with the property maintenance code and all other applicable codes to ensure
69 compliance.
70
71 (b) An inspection is required prior to the issuance of any new rental dwelling permit.
72
73
74 (b(c) Following an inspection, the code enforcement office shall issue a letter and/or report of any
75 code violations and provide a timeline for compliance. There shall be no fee for the first
76 follow-up inspection. Each subsequent reinspection shall be subject to a fee as provided for in
77 Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
78 (Code 1981, § 10-87; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. of 4-14-2008; Ord. No. 2009-26, 12-14-2009; Ord. No.
79 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
80 Sec. 22-333. - Agent required.
81 (a) Property manager. Any owner of a rental dwelling, residing outside of the county, shall be
82 required to have a licensed property manager residing or having an office located in the
83 county., or a family member or other designated individual who does not manage any other
84 rental real estate for a fee and who resides in the county acting as a property manager. The
85 property manager, including family members and designated individuals, shall have charge,
86 care and control of the rental dwelling, and shall provide access to the rental dwelling for
87 inspection, upon request by the code official building inspector or city planner, within a
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88 reasonable time.
89 (b) Corporate or partnership owners. Any corporation or partnership owning a rental dwelling
90 shall have a designated member, partner, or employee having charge, care, and control of the
91 rental dwelling. The designated member, partner or employee shall reside in or have an office
92 located in the county, or shall be required to have a licensed property manager residing or
93 having an office located in the county, or a family member or other designated individual who
94 does not manage any other rental real estate for a fee, and who resides in the county, acting as a
95 property manager. The property manager, family members or other designated individuals shall
96 have charge, care and control of the rental dwelling, and shall provide access to the rental
97 dwelling for inspection, upon request by code official the building inspector or city planner,
98 within a reasonable time.
99 (c) The lessee of the dwelling cannot be the agent for the dwelling they lease.
100
101 (Code 1981, § 10-88; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. of 12-11-2000; Ord. of 4-14-2008; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-
102 8-2013)
103
104 Sec. 22-334 Insurance required
105
106 (1) Any owner of a rental property shall have sufficient property insurance that covers the
107 amount to replace the estimated value of the improvements on the property and provide
108 protection for claims resulting from fire or other damages.
109
110 (2) Proof of insurance coverage shall be provided upon application for a new rental permit and
111 upon each annual renewal thereafter.
112
113 Secs. 22-3345—22-350. Reserved.
114
115 DIVISION 2. - PERMIT
116
117 Sec. 22-351. - Generally.
118
119 (a) Single-family dwellings. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any single-family rental
120 dwelling without obtaining a permit from the licensing division of the department of planning
121 and inspections in order to determine compliance with the appropriate provisions of this article.
122 The permit shall expire annually on January 31. The fee for the annual permit shall be as
123 provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. The permit fee for rental dwelling permits issued
124 after January 31st will be prorated from the date the permit is issued until the next January 31st.
125
126 (b) Multiple-family dwellings. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any multiple dwelling
127 without first obtaining an annual permit therefor from the licensing division of the department
128 of planning and inspections in order to determine compliance with the appropriate provisions
129 of this article. The permit shall expire annually on January 31, and the fee for the annual permit
130 shall be as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. The permit fee for rental dwelling
131 permits issued after January 31st will be prorated from the date the permit is issued until the
132 next January 31st.
133
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134 (c) Late payment penalty. In the event that the permit fee set forth herein is not paid on the date
135 due, then the permittee shall incur a penalty fee as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines
136 until the same is paid.
137
138 (d) Reinstatement fee. An owner whose permit has been suspended in accordance with section 22-
139 352 shall pay a reinstatement fee as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
140
141 (e) Lien. In the event that the property owner fails to pay said fees within 30 days from the date a
142 notice thereof is mailed to the owner, then such fees shall be entered in the municipal lien docket
143 as a lien owing the city; and the same may be turned over to the city solicitor for collection.
144
145 (f) Utilities. The owner or occupant of any rental unit shall not be entitled to receive any new city
146 utilities until the permit fee required in this section is paid in full and city personnel shall refuse
147 to provide sewage, water and electricity to the property until satisfactory proof is furnished that
148 such permit fee has been paid.
149 (Code 1981, § 10-96; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
150
151 Sec. 22-352. - Suspension.
152 (a) Grounds; duration. The building inspector shall suspend the permit issued or withhold the
153 permit paid for, pursuant to this division, when:
154
155 (1) The building inspector determines that any dwelling or the premises surrounding
156 the dwelling fails to meet the requirements of this chapter or any rule or
157 regulation issued pursuant thereto.
158
159 (2) The failure of the property owner or property manager to initiate and prosecute in
160 good faith eviction proceedings following notification by the city that the terms of
161 the safe communities lease addendum have been violated; or
162
163 (3) The failure of the property owner or property manager to attend a safe
164 communities seminar when required by section 22-371(b).
165
166 Suspension shall last until the violations have been corrected to the satisfaction of the building
167 inspector, or the suspension shall have been reversed.
168
169 (b) Notice of violations. Upon suspending any permit under this section or withholding the permit
170 paid for, the building inspector shall notify the owner of the violations of the applicable code
171 and shall prescribe a period in which the violation shall be corrected.
172
173 (d) Appeal. Any owner or operator of any dwelling, whose permit to operate the structure is
174 suspended by the building inspector pursuant to the procedures of this section, shall have the
175 right to appeal and notice as provided in section 22-225.
176 (e) Effect of appeal. Upon suspension of a permit, or withholding of a permit ordered by the
177 building inspector and upon the permittee serving the city clerk with a notice of appeal
178 pursuant to section 22-225, the permit suspension shall be stayed and an existing permit shall
179 remain in force until the appeal is decided.
180 (Code 1981, § 10-97; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. No. 2009-26, 12-14-2009; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
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182 Secs. 22-353—22-355. - Reserved.
183
184 DIVISION 3. - SHORT TERM RENTAL USE[5]
185
186 Footnotes:
187 --- (5) ---
188 Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-05 , adopted January 11, 2021, renumbered div. 3 as div. 4.
189
190 Sec. 22-356. - Purpose; applicability; definitions; compliance.
191
192 (a) Purpose. The City of Dover wishes to permit the limited and temporary rental use of one family
193 dwellings (residences) in established areas of the city as an economic asset, allowing for increased
194 travel, visitation and tourism and affording property owners of the opportunity to earn revenue
195 from such occupancy, while ensuring that such uses do not become a nuisance, that neighborhood
196 character is not compromised, and that such businesses are properly operated and maintained.
197 The purpose of this division shall be to minimize public safety risks and public nuisances, such
198 as noise, trash and parking problems; to ensure that traditional neighborhoods are not turned into
199 tourist areas to the detriment of long-term residents; and to ensure that individual dwellings are
200 not turned into pseudo hotels or party houses.
201
202 (b) Applicability. A short term rental use (STRU) shall be allowed in any one family dwelling as
203 defined in Appendix B—Zoning, Article 12—Definitions of the zoning ordinance wherever such
204 are allowed by right and do not require a variance or conditional use approval.
205
206 (c) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
207 meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
208 meaning:
209
210 Good neighbor brochure means a document provided by the owner to the guest or guests and
211 containing: the name and telephone number for the owner; notification on standards of behavior
212 and occupancy relating to parking, noise, trash collection, waste disposal, street maintenance,
213 snow removal, and public safety services and including contact and web access information; and
214 such other information as the city may from time to time prescribe.
215
216 Guest or guests means the individual or individuals securing the short term rental use for the
217 purposes of staying overnight.
218
219 Owner means the person or persons holding legal or equitable title to the property being offered
220 as a short-term rental use.
221
222 Short term rental use (STRU) means rental of all or a part of a residential one family dwelling
223 unit which is made available by agreement for a residential occupancy by a tenant in exchange
224 for compensation for a duration of a temporary occupancy of less than 30 days. Rentals of 30
225 days or more shall comply with the provisions of divisions 1 and 2 of this chapter. Lodging houses
226 as defined in article IX, section 22-281 are is not included as short term rental uses under this
227 division.
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229 (d) Compliance. No person shall operate, offer for occupancy or let to another for occupancy as a
230 short-term rental use any dwelling which is not in compliance with this article or any other
231 applicable codes.
232 (Ord. No. 2020-05 , 1-11-2021)
233
234 Sec. 22-357. - Registration and inspection requirements; inspection required for life safety and
235 building purposes; short-term rental use license required.
236
237 (a) The owner of any dwelling proposed for a short-term rental use must obtain an annual short term
238 rental use license.
239
240 (b) An inspection by the city code enforcement office shall be required to determine compliance
241 with property maintenance and all other applicable codes. Any items in non-compliance shall be
242 remedied before a license is granted. The inspection shall be required the first time a license is
243 issued and may be required at renewal at the discretion of the code enforcement office. The rental
244 license must be kept current during anytime the dwelling is offered as a short-term rental
245
246 (c) The license shall be valid for up to one year and must be renewed no later than January 31 of
247 each year of continued operation.
248
249 (d) The short-term rental use license must be clearly displayed inside the dwelling along with any
250 state licenses or permits.
251
252 (e) The short-term rental use license may not be transferred to any party except heirs and assigns
253 and shall be void upon transfer of ownership of the property where the short-term rental use is
254 located.
255 (Ord. No. 2020-05 , 1-11-2021)
256
257 Sec. 22-358. - Owner obligations.
258 An owner of a dwelling seeking to use a property as a short-term rental use shall comply with the following
259 obligations:
260 (1) The owner of the property being offered as a short-term rental use must be a resident of the city.
261 Determination of residency shall be based on meeting city voting residency eligibility. Such
262 owner may offer for short term rental use only that property which is the owner's primary
263 residence.
264
265 (2) A property not owned by a resident of the city shall not be used as a short-term rental use. Such
266 property shall not be used for overnight accommodations unless such property qualifies as a bed
267 and breakfast inn pursuant to Dover Code, Appendix B—Zoning, Article 3—District
268 Regulations.
269
270 (3) A good neighbor brochure must be provided in the dwelling listing city provisions as required.
271 (Ord. No. 2020-05 , 1-11-2021)
272 Sec. 22-359. - Limitations on occupancy and use.
273
274 (a) The number of guests 12 years and older permitted at any time shall not exceed twice the
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275 number of bedrooms (i.e. three bedrooms × two = six occupants), with a maximum of 12
276 individual occupants of all ages at any one time regardless of the number of bedrooms available.
277
278 (b) No more than one extra vehicle per bedroom shall be allowed, not to exceed six extra in total;
279 all parking shall comply with all requirements relating to street maintenance, fire access,
280 parking on paved surfaces, trash collection, obstacles to travel, or other requirements. Violations
281 shall be ticketed offenses.
282
283 (c) Signage identifying the short term rental use, if desired, shall be limited to one sign, mounted
284 on the dwelling, not illuminated, and not to exceed one square feet in size overall. A sign permit
285 must be obtained for any desired sign.
286
287 (d) Access to a full bath must be provided.
288
289 (e) Guests shall be prohibited from further subletting the dwelling.
290
291 (f) Weddings, graduation parties, corporate events, commercial functions, large gatherings, or
292 other special events associated with the STRU shall be prohibited unless a city special event
293 permit shall have been granted for a specific activity and date.
294
295 (g) The owner has the responsibility to not knowingly allow any illegal or criminal activity on the
296 property nor permit the guests to create a public nuisance including, but not limited to, creating
297 noise, causing odors, permitting an unsafe condition, maintaining a disorderly premise,
298 generation of trash, or other behavior which unreasonably disturbs the peace, safety and
299 general welfare of the neighborhood as provided in this chapter and pursuant to Chapter 70—
300 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 70-8—Disorderly Premises and Chapter 42—
301 Environment, Section 42-2—Noise of the Dover Code of Ordinances.
302 (Ord. No. 2020-05 , 1-11-2021)
303
304 Sec. 22-360. - Enforcement, fees and penalties, reporting.
305 (a) Short term rental license. Payment of a short term rental use license fee as set forth in Appendix
306 F—Fees and Fines is required annually beginning January 31 of each year; the fee will be
307 prorated for a partial year.
308
309 (b) Failure to register and obtain a license. Penalties fines for failure to register and obtain a
310 license shall be as set forth in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
311
312 (c) Penalties for violations. Penalties for violations of Division 3, Short Term Rental Use, shall be
313 as set forth in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
314
315 (d) A dwelling cited three times by the Code official or by any city department as a nuisance or
316 the location of illegal or criminal activity within any consecutive 12-month period shall have
317 its short-term rental use license suspended for not less than the rest of the license year or a
318 longer period up to permanently.
319 (e) The owner shall voluntarily report to the city annually documenting the occupancy and
320 frequency of rentals obtained, such report to be completed by January 31 of the following year
321 as part of the license renewal and for the purposes of building a database of STRU activity and
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322 economic impact, not for enforcement or tax purposes.
323 (Ord. No. 2020-05 , 1-11-2021)
324
325 Sec. 22-361. - Enforcement, notice and appeals.
326
327 Enforcement of violations of this division shall be as set forth in Chapter 22—Buildings and Building
328 Regulations, Chapter 42—Environment, and Chapter 70—Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions of the
329 Code of Ordinances.
330 (Ord. No. 2020-05 , 1-11-2021)
331
332 Secs. 22-362—22-369 - Reserved.
333
334 DIVISION 4. - SAFE COMMUNITIES[6]
335
336 Sec. 22-370. - Criminal activity.
337
338 Tenants of rental dwellings, any member of the tenant's household, any guest or other person under the
339 tenant's control shall not engage in criminal activity on or within 500 feet of the lot on which the rental
340 dwelling resides.
341 (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
342
343 Sec. 22-371. - Safe communities seminar.
344 (a) The City of Dover police department shall offer a safe communities seminar a minimum of
345 two times each calendar year. The seminar shall be voluntary, except in the following
346 circumstances:
347
348 (1) When a rental dwelling permit has been suspended in accordance with section 22-352,
349 the property owner or manager shall attend the seminar prior to reinstatement of the
350 suspended rental dwelling permit; or
351
352 (2) When a rental dwelling has been the subject of response by the police department on
353 three or more occasions within a six month period, due to occasions where the tenant,
354 any member of the tenant's family, or any guest or other person under the tenant's
355 control have engaged in criminal activity, the property owner or managers shall attend
356 the seminar.
357
358 (b) Upon notification by the chief of police that the safe communities seminar is required in
359 accordance with subsection (2) above, the department of planning and inspections shall
360 notify the property owner and/or property manager that he is required to attend the next
361 scheduled safe communities seminar. Such notice shall be sent by U.S. Mail, evidenced by
362 Certificate of Mailing to the property owner and property manager if a property manager is
363 on record with the department of planning and inspections.
364 (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
365
366
367
368 Sec. 22-372. - Safe communities lease addendum.
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369 (a) All residential leases shall include a safe communities lease addendum, signed by the
370 property owner and tenant, in the following form:
371
372 In addition to all other terms of the lease, landlord and tenant agree as follows:
373
374 (1) The tenant, any member of the tenant's household, any guest or any other person under
375 the tenant's control on or within 500 feet of the leased premises:
376
377 i. Shall not engage in criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, on
378 or within 500 feet of the leased premises. "Drug-related criminal activity" means
379 the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use, or possession of any illegal or
380 controlled substance defined by 16 Del. C. Ch. 47.
381
382 ii. Shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate criminal activity.
383
384 iii. Shall not permit the dwelling unit to be used for or to facilitate any criminal
385 activity.
386
387 (2) Any activity prohibited by the safe communities lease addendum shall constitute a
388 substantial violation of the lease, material noncompliance with the lease, and grounds for
389 termination of tenancy and eviction.
390
391 (b) The department of planning and inspections shall provide the safe communities lease
392 addendum.
393
394 (c) An executed copy of the safe communities lease addendum shall be required for all rental
395 dwellings in the City of Dover prior to establishment of a utility account for the premises.
396 (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
397
398 Sec. 22-373. - Eviction required.
399
400 (a) If the tenant, any member of the tenant's household, any guest or other person under tenant's
401 control engages in criminal activity as defined by section 22-331(c)(1) and Chapter 22,
402 Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Dover Code on three or more occasions within a
403 12-month period, the chief of police shall notify the department of planning and inspections
404 to initiate the safe communities lease termination notice procedure directing the property
405 owner or property manager to terminate the tenancy in accordance with subsection (b).
406
407 (b) Upon notification by the chief of police that termination of tenancy is required in accordance
408 with subsection (a), the department of planning and inspections shall notify the property
409 owner and property manager that they have 30 days to initiate the eviction or otherwise
410 terminate the tenancy. Such notice shall be sent by U.S. Mail, evidenced by Certificate of
411 Mailing, to the property owner and property manager if a property manager is on record with
412 the department of planning and inspections.
413 (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
414 • Secs. 22-374—22-380. - Reserved.
415
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416 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
417
418 That Appendix F Fees and Fines, Chapter 22 Buildings and Building Regulations be amended by inserting
419 the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
420
421 APPENDIX F – FEES AND FINES
422 Chapter 22. Buildings and Building Regulations
Chapter 22. Buildings and Building Regulations Fees and Fines
Article III. Building Code
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-61. Adopted (International Building Code)
Sec. 105.5.1. Expiration; Additional 180-day extensions may be granted $25.00 per 180-day
with payment of a renewal fee extension
Sec. 113.4. Violation penalties; Each day that a violation continues shall Fine of not less than
be deemed a separate offense $100.00 or more than
$10,000.00
Sec. 114.3. Unlawful continuance
First offense $100.00
Second offense $250.00
Third offense $500.00
Fourth and subsequent offenses No less than $1,000.00
and no more than
$10,000.00
Sec. 22-65. Permit fees
Fees shall double in the event that a permit is applied for after construction has commenced
without the permission of the building inspector. The building inspector may waive the doubling of
fees in cases where the building permit applicant is not a professional contractor, and the work is
not being done by a professional contractor.
Subsec. (a) Building permits $25.00 for first
$1,000.00 of costs and
$8.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 of
costs or multiples
thereof up to
$10,000,000.00 of
costs, $6.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 of
costs or multiple
thereof up to
$20,000,000.00, and
$5.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 of
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costs or multiple
thereof above
$20,000,000.00
Subsec. (a) Fence permits $25.00 for first
$1,000.00 of costs and
$8.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 of
costs or multiple
thereof
Subsec. (a) Sign permits $0.75 per square foot
of sign area; minimum
fee for each permit
$50.00
Subsec. (a) Swimming pool permits $25.00 for first
$1,000.00 of costs and
$8.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 of
costs or multiple
thereof
Subsec. (a) Demolition permits, any building which is being demolished $50.00; $0.00 if
for the purpose of vacating the land for future development or condemned and
construction upon the same required to be
demolished by the city
or any public entity
Subsec. (a) Moving permits, each building $250.00
Subsec. (a) Construction plan reviews, nonresidential (Not subject to $20.00 per set of plans
doubling)
Subsec. (b) Reinspections (Not subject to doubling)
First reinspection $0.00
Second reinspection $25.00
Third reinspection $50.00
Any subsequent reinspection $100.00
Article IV. Electrical Installations
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-110. Violations Not less than $25.00 or
more than $1,000.00
Article V. Mechanical Code
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-145. Heating, air conditioning, and heat pump permit fees
Fees shall double in the event that a permit is applied for after construction has commenced
without the permission of the building inspector.
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Subsec. (a) Heating permit $40.00 first 10,000
BTUs and $7.00 each
additional 10,000 BTUs
or multiple thereof
Subsec. (a) Air conditioning permit $40.00 per ton for the
first five tons and
$7.00 per ton over five
tons or multiple
thereof
Subsec. (a) Heat pump permit $40.00 first 10,000
BTUs and $7.00 for
each additional 10,000
BTUs or multiple
thereof or $40.00 per
ton for the first five
tons and $7.00 per ton
over five tons or
multiples thereof
Article VI. Plumbing Code
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-185. Permit fees
Fees shall double in the event that a permit is applied for after construction has commenced
without the permission of the building inspector. The building inspector may waive the doubling of
fees in cases where the building permit applicant is not a professional contractor, and the work is
not being done by a professional contractor.
Subsec. (a) Enumerated
Fixtures $35.00 first five
fixtures and $3.00 for
each additional fixture
Garbage disposal and hot water heaters A minimum fee of
$35.00
Gas, water and sewer inspection underground $30.00 for first 150
feet and $0.75 for each
additional ten feet or
multiple thereof
Article VIII. Leases
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
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Sec. 22-251. Unlawful leases
Subsec. (g) Violations; penalties
First offense $50.00 $100.00
Each subsequent offense $100.00 Not less than
$100.00 or more than
$1,000.00
Article IX. Lodging Houses
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-301. Generally
Subsec. (b) Expiration; fee
Annual permit fee $50.00 $100.00 for
the first ten rooms
and
$5.00 $10.00 for each
additional room.
Annual dormitory permit fee $50.00 $100.00 for
the first ten rooms
and
$2.50 $10.00 for each
room thereafter.
Subsec. (c) Failure to pay on due date A penalty fee in the
amount of ten percent
per month of the
amount of the license
fee until the same is
paid.
Subsec. (d) Reinstatement fee $100.00
Article X. Rental Dwellings
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-332. Inspection required
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Subsec. (b) Reinspection fee (Not subject to doubling)
First follow-up inspection $0.00
Each subsequent reinspection, per inspection $50.00 $100.00
If the permit fee is not paid on the date due, the permittee shall incur a penalty fee of ten percent
per month of the amount of the license fee until the same is paid.
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-334 Insurance Required
Subsec. (c) Violations; penalties Not less than $25.00,
nor more than
$1,000.00
Sec. 22-351. Generally
Subsec. (a) Single-family dwellings, annual permit
Single-family detached dwelling, each dwelling $100.00 $200.00
Single-family attached dwelling, each dwelling $80.00 $200.00
Subsec. (b) Multiple-family dwellings, annual permit
Multiple dwellings consisting of three or less dwelling units $100.00 $200.00
Multiple dwellings consisting of four or more dwelling units:
For the first three dwelling units $100.00 $200.00
For each additional dwelling unit in excess of three $35.00 $50.00
Condominium units and accessory apartments located within $35.00 $75.00
structures principally used for owner occupancy, each
Subsec. (c) Late payment penalty A penalty fee in the
amount of ten percent
per month of the
amount of the license
fee until the same is
paid.
Subsec. (d) Reinstatement fee $100.00
Sec. 22-360. Enforcement, Fees and Penalties, Reporting
Subsec. (a) Short term rental license $100.00 $200.00
annually,
prorated for partial
year
Subsec. (b) Failure to register and obtain a license $100.00 Not less than
$100.00 or more than
$1,000.00 (not
prorated) in addition to
license
Subsec. (c) Penalties for violations $100.00 Not less than
$100.00 or more than
$1,000.00 per offense
Article XI. Dangerous Buildings
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Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-386. Violations; penalties for disregarding notices or orders
Subsec. (a) Violations by owner, each offense, minimum $100.00
Subsec. (b) Violations by occupant or lessee, each offense, minimum $100.00
Subsec. (c) Removal of notice, each offense, not to exceed minimum $100.00
Article XII. Vacant Buildings
Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
shall be automatically doubled in amount.
Sec. 22-403. Registration and registration fees
Subsec. (a)(2)b.(ii). Registration fee
Residential buildings and non-residential buildings <10,000 SF:
Buildings vacant one year or less $375.00
Buildings vacant for more than one year but less than two years $750.00
Buildings vacant for more than two years but less than three years $1,500.00
Buildings vacant for more than three years but less than five years $3,000.00
Buildings vacant for five years or longer $5,000.00
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430 SYNOPSIS
431 This ordinance deletes the Safe Communities Ordinance which, according to the City Solicitor the Safe
432 Communities Ordinance is problematic from an enforcement standpoint and believes that it a violation
433 of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, 25 Del C. § 5101 et seq. This ordinance clarifies that an
434 inspection is required in order to renew a rental license and raises the fees for rental permits which are
435 more in line with what Newark (which has a high number of rentals given the student population)
436 charges but is below the total amount of what Lewes and Rehoboth charge as well as helping to defray
437 rising costs for inspections. This ordinance also requires that property owners who rent out properties
438 have property insurance and allows unpaid fines related to rentals to become tax liens on the property.
439
440 (SPONSORS: BOGGERTY AND HUGG)
441
442
443 Actions History:
444 September 27, 2022 - Introduced at Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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Item #24.
PETITION TO ANNEX AND REZONE PROPERTY
First Reading Before the Dover City Council
November 14, 2022
File Number: AX-22-03
Ordinance Number: 2022-25
Property Information: Three properties located on the north side of West Denneys
Road and west of Carlisle Drive.
Total Size: 40.1157 +/- acres
Equitable Owner: Jack Lingo Asset Management, LLC
Parcel A: Owners of Record: George L. Craig Jr. and Deborah J. Craig.
Property Address: 57 Rocky Road, Dover DE
Tax Parcel: ED-00-056.00-01-40.00-000
Lot Size: 27.6834 +/- acres
Current Zoning: AR (Agricultural Residential District) in Kent County
Proposed Zoning: RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) and partially
subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone)
Parcel B: Owners of Record: Robert G. Keller and Gloria K. Keller
Property Address: 4085 W. Denneys Road, Dover DE
Tax Parcel: ED-00-056.00-01-41.00-000
Lot Size: 10.5661 +/- acres
Current Zoning: RM (Multifamily Residential District) in Kent County
Proposed Zoning: RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) and partially
subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone)
Parcel C: Owner of Record: Bruce A. Burkett.
Property Address: unaddressed parcel on W Denneys Road
Tax Parcel: ED-00-056.00-01-42.00-000
Lot Size: 1.9662 +/- acres
Current Zoning: AR (Agricultural Residential District) in Kent County
Proposed Zoning: RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone)
2019 Comprehensive Category 2: Priority Annexation Areas
Plan Designation:
2019 Comprehensive Residential Medium Density
Plan Land Use Category:
Present Use: Residential (Existing dwellings) and Woodland areas
Proposed Use: Residential (Future project)
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Parcels: A) 57 Rocky Road, ED-00-056.00-01-40.00-000, George L. Craig Jr. and Deborah J. Craig
B) 4085 W. Denneys Road, ED-00-056.00-01- 41.00-000, Robert G. Keller and Gloria K. Keller
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Parcels: A) 57 Rocky Road, ED-00-056.00-01-40.00-000, George L. Craig Jr. and Deborah J. Craig
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B) RM (Multifamily Residential District)
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Proposed Zoning: RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) &
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Date: 11/9/2022
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-25
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THREE (3) PROPERTIES
3 LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST DENNEYS ROAD.
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5 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
6 limits of the City of Dover; and
7 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
8 located at 57 Rocky Road (Parcel A) described below from AR (Agricultural Residential District)(Kent
9 County Zoning Classification) to RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone), and partially subject to the
10 SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone)(City of Dover zoning classifications).
11 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
12 located at 4085 West Denneys Road (Parcel B) described below from RM (Multifamily Residential District)
13 (Kent County Zoning Classification) to RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone), and partially subject to
14 the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone)(City of Dover zoning classifications).
15 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of an
16 unaddressed property located on the north side of West Denneys Road (Parcel C) described below from AR
17 (Agricultural Residential District) (Kent County Zoning Classification) to RM-2 (Medium Density
18 Residence Zone) (City of Dover zoning classifications).
19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
20 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
21 A. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
22 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from AR
23 (Agricultural Residential District)(Kent County Zoning Classification) to RM-2 (Medium Density
24 Residence Zone), and partially subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone)(City
25 of Dover zoning classifications) on that property located at 57 Rock Road (Parcel A) (located on the
26 north side of West Denneys Road and west of Carlisle Drive), consisting of 27.5834+/- acres., owned
27 by George L. Craig and Deborah J. Craig.
28 (Parcel A; Tax Parcel: ED-00-056.00-01-40.00-000; Planning Reference: AX-22-03; First Council District)
29 B. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
30 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from RM
31 (Multifamily Residential District) (Kent County Zoning Classification) to RM-2 (Medium Density
32 Residence Zone), and partially subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone)(City
33 of Dover zoning classifications) on that property located at 4085 West Denneys Road (Parcel B)
34 (located on the north side of West Denneys Road and west of Carlisle Drive), consisting of 10.5661+/-
35 acres., owned by Robert G. Keller and Gloria K. Keller.
36 (Parcel B; Tax Parcel: ED-00-056.00-01-41.00-000; Planning Reference: AX-22-03; First Council District)
37 C. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
38 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from AR
39 (Agricultural Residential District)(Kent County Zoning Classification) to RM-2 (Medium Density
40 Residence Zone) on an unaddressed parcel on West Denneys Road (Parcel C) (located on the north
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41 side of West Denneys Road and west of Carlisle Drive), consisting of 1.9662+/- acres., owned by
42 Bruce A. Burkett.
43 (Parcel C; Tax Parcel: ED-00-056.00-01-42.00-000; Planning Reference: AX-16-01; First Council District)
44
45 ADOPTED:
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48 Actions History (Most recent first)
49 01/09/2023 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council
50 12/19/2022 - Scheduled Public Hearing - Planning Commission
51 11/14//2022 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council
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Item #25.
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18
2022‐2023 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‐Six Million One Hundred Fifty‐One Thousand Nine
3 Hundred dollars ($56,151,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
4 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal
5 Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2022‐2023
8 2022/23 2022/23
9 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,077,500 $ 10,077,500
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 610,100 610,100
13 LIBRARY REVENUES 103,100 103,100
14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 200,000 200,000
15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,450,000 1,450,000
16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,383,000 1,383,000
17 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 240,000 240,000
18 PROPERTY TAXES 15,825,000 15,825,000
19 RECREATION REVENUE 129,000 129,000
20 FRANCHISE FEE 600,000 600,000
21 SANITATION FEES 3,564,200 3,564,200
22 RENT REVENUE ‐ GARRISON FARM 110,000 110,000
23 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,500,000 1,500,000
24 INVESTMENT INCOME 85,000 85,000
25 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 25,799,400 25,799,400
26 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS GENERAL GOV 1,472,200 1,472,200
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS PUBLIC WORKS 674,900 674,900
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS CENT SRVCS 1,013,500 1,013,500
30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS FIN ADMIN 3,020,800 3,020,800
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 6,181,400 6,181,400
32 GRANTS:
33 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 165,000 165,000
34 POLICE GRANTS FUND 287,500 287,500
35 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
36 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
37 MISC STATE GRANT REVENUE ‐ 67,600
38 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 1,051,000 1,118,600
39 TRANSFERS FROM:
40 TRANSFER TAX 1,800,000 1,800,000
41 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 750,000 750,000
42 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 400,000 400,000
43 WATER/WASTEWATER 2,000,000 2,000,000
44 ELECTRIC 8,000,000 8,000,000
45 OTHER RESERVES 25,000 25,000
46 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 12,975,000 12,975,000
47 TOTAL REVENUES 46,006,800 46,074,400
48 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 56,084,300 $ 56,151,900
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49 2022‐2023 BUDGET ORDINANCES
50 GENERAL FUND ‐ EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2022‐2023
51 2022/23 2022/23
52 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES APPROVED REVISED W/CF
53 CITY CLERK $ 379,300 $ 379,300
54 COUNCIL 256,800 256,800
55 PLANNING 757,600 757,600
56 CITY MANAGER 1,251,200 1,251,200
57 HUMAN RESOURCES 488,300 488,300
58 MAYOR 234,400 234,400
59 FIRE 724,000 724,000
60 LIFE SAFETY 594,700 594,700
61 CODE ENFORCEMENT 821,300 821,300
62 INSPECTIONS 758,200 758,200
63 POLICE 19,206,200 19,206,200
64 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 405,000 405,000
65 PUBLIC WORKS ‐ ADMINISTRATION 541,800 541,800
66 STREETS 674,800 674,800
67 SANITATION 2,801,100 2,801,100
68 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,611,100 1,611,100
69 STORMWATER 864,900 864,900
70 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 844,200 844,200
71 PUBLIC WORKS ‐ ENGINEERING 188,700 188,700
72 LIBRARY 1,916,500 1,916,500
73 RECREATION 1,341,300 1,341,300
74 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 754,800 754,800
75 FLEET MAINTENANCE 941,100 941,100
76 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 832,700 832,700
77 FINANCE 1,109,500 1,109,500
78 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,393,300 1,393,300
79 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 41,692,800 41,692,800
80 OTHER EXPENSES
81 DEBT SERVICE 630,000 630,000
82 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
83 INSURANCE 950,000 950,000
84 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,328,500 2,328,500
85 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 514,400 514,400
86 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 36,000 36,000
87 STREET LIGHTS 810,000 810,000
88 EMERGENCY STORM EXPENSE 150,000 150,000
89 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 5,568,900 5,568,900
90 TRANSFERS
91 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND ‐ PROJECTS 3,536,500 3,554,600
92 APPROP. POLICE PENSION ‐ STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
93 APPROP. TO TE GENERAL PENSION FUND 1,000,000 1,000,000
94 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000
95 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY RESERVE 25,000 25,000
96 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 5,086,500 5,104,600
97 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 52,348,200 52,366,300
98 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,736,100 3,785,600
99 TOTALS $ 56,084,300 $ 56,151,900
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 # 2022‐18 Item #25.
104 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
105 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
106 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
107 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twelve Million Eight Hundred and Five Thousand Two Hundred
108 dollars ($12,805,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
109 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
110 year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
111 REVENUES
112 2022/23 2022/23
113 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
114 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ PROJECTS $ 463,900 $ 6,036,100
115 REVENUES
116 STATE GRANTS ‐ Other 1,452,500 1,604,500
117 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 3,536,500 3,554,600
118 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 1,045,000 1,045,000
119 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 290,000 290,000
120 TRANSFER FROM LODGING TAX 275,000 275,000
121 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 6,599,000 6,769,100
122 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 6,599,000 6,769,100
123 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 7,062,900 $ 12,805,200
124 EXPENSE SUMMARY
125 2021/22 2022/23
126 EXPENDITURES APPROVED REVISED W/CF
127 FIRE $ 360,800 $ 507,100
128 GROUNDS 93,900 163,100
129 LIBRARY ‐ 154,500
130 RECREATION 1,940,000 1,945,700
131 CODE ENFORCEMENT 25,300 25,300
132 INSPECTIONS ‐ 29,700
133 POLICE 858,200 1,352,000
134 STREETS 128,000 2,117,500
135 STORMWATER 1,865,700 3,206,600
136 SANITATION 527,000 1,225,400
137 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 153,100 160,600
138 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 200,000 969,300
139 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 172,000 172,000
140 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6,324,000 12,028,800
141 BUDGET BALANCE 738,900 776,400
142 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 7,062,900 $ 12,805,200
143 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
144 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
145 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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146 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
147 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
148 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
149 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
150 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty‐Three Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($753,500)
151 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
152 use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending
153 June 30, 2023:
154 CASH RECEIPTS
155 2022/23 2022/23
156 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
157 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 740,500 $ 740,500
158 INTEREST EARNED 13,000 13,000
159 TOTALS $ 753,500 $ 753,500
160 EXPENSE SUMMARY
161 2022/23 2022/23
162 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
163 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 753,500 $ 753,500
164 TOTALS $ 753,500 $ 753,500
165 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
166 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
167 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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168 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
169 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
170 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
171 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
172 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Six Hundred Thirty‐Nine Thousand Nine Hundred
173 dollars ($1,639,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
174 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
175 year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
176 CASH RECEIPTS
177 2022/23 2022/23
178 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
179 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,619,900 $ 1,619,900
180 INTEREST EARNINGS 20,000 20,000
181 TOTALS $ 1,639,900 $ 1,639,900
182 EXPENSE SUMMARY
183 2022/23 2022/23
184 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
185 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 290,000 $ 290,000
186 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 1,349,900 1,349,900
187 TOTALS $ 1,639,900 $ 1,639,900
188 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
189 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
190 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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191
192 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
193 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
194 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
195 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred and Three Thousand One Hundred dollars
196 ($1,403,100) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
197 funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
198 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
199 OPERATING REVENUES
200 2022/23 2022/23
201 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
202 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,403,100 $ 1,403,100
205 TOTALS $ 1,403,100 $ 1,403,100
206 OPERATING EXPENSES
207 2022/23 2022/23
208 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
209 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 1,045,000 $ 1,045,000
210 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 358,100 358,100
211 TOTALS $ 1,403,100 $ 1,403,100
212 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
213 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
214 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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215 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
216 WATER FUND
217 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
218 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
219 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Eight Hundred Twenty‐Three Thousand Two
220 Hundred dollars ($8,823,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
221 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
222 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
223 2022/23 2022/23
224 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
225 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 1,618,200 $ 1,618,200
226 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,618,200 1,618,200
227 BASE REVENUE
228 WATER SERVICES 6,500,000 6,500,000
229 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 425,400 425,400
230 WATER IMPACT FEES 220,000 220,000
231 INTEREST ‐ WATER 7,000 7,000
232 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 52,600 52,600
233 TOTAL REVENUES 7,205,000 7,205,000
234 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 8,823,200 $ 8,823,200
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235 2022‐2023 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #25.
236 WATER FUND ‐ EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2022‐2023
237 2022/23 2022/23
238 DIRECT EXPENSES APPROVED REVISED W/CF
239 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 338,200 $ 338,200
240 WATER DEPARTMENT 690,800 690,800
241 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,199,600 2,199,600
242 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,228,600 3,228,600
243 OTHER EXPENSES
244 DEBT SERVICE ‐ WATER 692,000 692,000
245 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 207,400 207,400
246 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 40,000 40,000
247 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,096,400 1,096,400
248 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 27,000 27,000
249 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 2,062,800 2,062,800
250 TRANSFER TO:
251 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 1,000,000 1,000,000
252 WATER IMP AND EXT 920,700 920,700
253 ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000
254 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE‐OFFS 5,000 5,000
255 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,950,700 1,950,700
256 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,242,100 7,242,100
257 BUDGET BALANCES
258 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,581,100 1,581,100
259 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,581,100 1,581,100
260 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 8,823,200 $ 8,823,200
261 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
262 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
263 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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264 WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
265 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
266 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
267 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Million Two Hundred and Two Thousand Six
268 Hundred dollars ($7,202,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
269 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal
270 Government for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
271 CASH RECEIPTS
272 2022/23 2022/23
273 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
274 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 4,640,400 $ 5,460,500
275 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,640,400 5,460,500
276 REVENUES
277 STATE GRANT ‐ WATER 25,000 25,000
278 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND ‐ WATER 920,700 920,700
279 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE ‐ 746,400
279 INTEREST INCOME 50,000 50,000
280 TOTAL REVENUES 995,700 1,742,100
281 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 5,636,100 $ 7,202,600
282 EXPENSE SUMMARY
283 2022/23 2022/23
284 EXPENSES APPROVED REVISED W/CF
285 ENGINEERING $ ‐ $ ‐
286 WATER 797,000 2,113,200
287 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 148,700 312,500
288 TOTAL EXPENSES 945,700 2,425,700
289 BUDGET BALANCE ‐ WATER 4,690,400 4,776,900
290 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,690,400 4,776,900
291 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 5,636,100 $ 7,202,600
292 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
293 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
294 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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295 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
296 WASTEWATER FUND
297 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
298 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
299 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twelve Million and Sixteen Thousand One Hundred
300 dollars ($12,016,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
301 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
302 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
303 2022/23 2022/23
304 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
305 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 1,906,700 1,906,700
306 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,906,700 1,906,700
307 BASE REVENUE
308 WASTEWATER SERVICES 4,580,300 4,580,300
309 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,205,400 3,205,400
310 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 2,137,000 2,137,000
311 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 180,000 180,000
312 STATE GRANT ‐ WASTEWATER ‐ 2,500
313 INTEREST ‐ WASTEWATER 4,000 4,000
314 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 200 200
315 TOTAL REVENUES 10,106,900 10,109,400
316 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 12,013,600 $ 12,016,100
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317 2022‐2023 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #25.
318 WASTEWATER FUND ‐ EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2022‐2023
319 2022/23 2022/23
320 DIRECT EXPENSES APPROVED REVISED W/CF
321 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 279,100 $ 279,100
322 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 1,175,700 1,175,700
323 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,454,800 1,454,800
324 OTHER EXPENSES
325 DEBT SERVICE ‐ WASTEWATER 715,000 715,000
326 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 100,500 100,500
327 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 13,000 13,000
328 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,850,000 4,850,000
329 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 841,600 841,600
330 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 12,000 12,000
331 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,532,100 6,532,100
332 TRANSFER TO:
333 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000
334 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 756,400 756,400
335 ELETRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000
336 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE‐OFFS 5,000 5,000
337 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,786,400 1,786,400
338 TOTAL EXPENSES 9,773,300 9,773,300
339 BUDGET BALANCES
340 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 2,240,300 2,242,800
341 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,240,300 2,242,800
342 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 12,013,600 $ 12,016,100
343 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
344 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
345 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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347 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
348 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
349 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
350 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Seven
351 Hundred dollars ($2,136,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
352 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
353 for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
354 CASH RECEIPTS
355 2022/23 2022/23
356 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
357 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 788,600 $ 1,114,700
358 REVENUES
359 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND ‐ WW 756,400 756,400
360 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 255,600 255,600
361 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000
362 TOTAL REVENUES 1,022,000 1,022,000
363 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 1,810,600 $ 2,136,700
364 EXPENSE SUMMARY
365 2022/23 2022/23
366 EXPENSES APPROVED REVISED W/CF
367 ENGINEERING $ ‐ $ ‐
368 WASTEWATER 1,012,000 1,338,100
369 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,012,000 1,338,100
370 BUDGET BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 798,600 798,600
371 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 798,600 798,600
372 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 1,810,600 $ 2,136,700
373 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
374 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
375 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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377 WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
378 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
379 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
380 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Eighty‐Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars
381 ($582,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
382 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
383 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
384 CASH RECEIPTS
385 2022/23 2022/23
386 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
387 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 577,500 $ 577,500
388 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 577,500 577,500
389 RECEIPTS
390 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 5,000 5,000
391 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,000 5,000
392 TOTALS $ 582,500 $ 582,500
393 EXPENSE SUMMARY
394 2022/23 2022/23
395 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
396 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 582,500 $ 582,500
397 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 582,500 582,500
398 TOTALS $ 582,500 $ 582,500
399 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
400 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
401 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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403 WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
404 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
405 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
406 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred dollars
407 ($580,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
408 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
409 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
410 CASH RECEIPTS
411 2022/23 2022/23
412 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
413 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 575,500 $ 575,500
414 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 575,500 575,500
415 RECEIPTS
416 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 5,000 5,000
417 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,000 5,000
418 TOTALS $ 580,500 $ 580,500
419 EXPENSE SUMMARY
420 2022/23 2022/23
421 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
422 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 580,500 $ 580,500
423 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 580,500 580,500
424 TOTALS $ 580,500 $ 580,500
425 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
426 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
427 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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429 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
430 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
431 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
432 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One MillionSeven Hundred Eight Thousand dollars
433 ($1,708,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
434 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
435 year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
436 CASH RECEIPTS
437 2022/23 2022/23
438 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
439 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 1,688,000 $ 1,802,100
440 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,688,000 1,802,100
441 RECEIPTS
442 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 20,000 20,000
443 TOTAL RECEIPTS 13,200 20,000
444 TOTALS $ 1,701,200 $ 1,822,100
445 EXPENSE SUMMARY
446 2022/23 2022/23
447 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
448 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 1,708,000 $ 1,075,700
449 TRANSFER TO WATER IMP AND EXT ‐ 746,400
449 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,708,000 1,822,100
450 TOTALS $ 1,708,000 $ 1,822,100
451 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
452 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
453 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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454
455 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
456 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
457 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
458 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Three Hundred Forty‐Seven Thousand dollars
459 ($5,347,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
460 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
461 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
462 CASH RECEIPTS
463 2022/23 2022/23
464 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
465 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 5,287,000 $ 5,287,000
466 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,287,000 5,287,000
467 RECEIPTS
468 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 60,000 60,000
469 TOTAL RECEIPTS 60,000 60,000
470 TOTALS $ 5,347,000 $ 5,347,000
471 EXPENSE SUMMARY
472 2022/23 2022/23
473 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
474 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 255,600 $ 255,600
475 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 5,091,400 $ 5,091,400
476 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 5,347,000 5,347,000
477 TOTALS $ 5,347,000 $ 5,347,000
478 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
479 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
480 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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481
482 WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
483 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
484 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
485 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Seventy‐Eight Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
486 ($278,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
487 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
488 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
489 CASH RECEIPTS
490 2022/23 2022/23
491 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
492 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 275,900 $ 275,900
493 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 275,900 275,900
494 RECEIPTS
495 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 3,000 3,000
496 TOTAL RECEIPTS 3,000 3,000
497 TOTALS $ 278,900 $ 278,900
498 BUDGET SUMMARY
499 2022/23 2022/23
500 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
501 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 278,900 $ 278,900
502 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 278,900 278,900
503 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 278,900 $ 278,900
504 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
505 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
506 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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508 WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
509 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
510 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
511 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred dollars
512 ($308,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
513 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
514 July 1, 2022 andending June 30, 2023:
515 CASH RECEIPTS
516 2022/23 2022/23
517 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
518 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 305,300 $ 305,300
519 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 305,300 305,300
520 RECEIPTS
521 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 3,000 3,000
522 TOTAL RECEIPTS 3,000 3,000
523 TOTALS $ 308,300 $ 308,300
524 BUDGET SUMMARY
525 2022/23 2022/23
526 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
527 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 308,300 $ 308,300
528 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 308,300 308,300
529 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 308,300 $ 308,300
530 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
531 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
532 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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533
534 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
535 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
536 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
537 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hurdred Thirty‐Eight Million Four Hundred Forty
538 Thousand Four Hundred dollars ($138,440,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
539 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal
540 Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
541 2022/23 2022/23
542 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
543 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 23,160,400 $ 23,160,400
544 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS ‐ PCA CREDIT 21,840,000 21,840,000
545 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ ADJUSTED 45,000,400 45,000,400
546 BASE REVENUE
547 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 80,857,100 80,857,100
548 UTILITY TAX 1,648,700 1,648,700
549 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 500,000 500,000
550 RENT REVENUE 65,000 65,000
551 GREEN ENERGY 127,000 127,000
552 INTEREST EARNINGS 125,000 125,000
553 MISC STATE GRANTS ‐ 42,200
554 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 10,000,000 10,000,000
555 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS (ERP) 75,000 75,000
556 TOTAL REVENUES 93,397,800 93,440,000
557 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 138,398,200 $ 138,440,400
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558
559 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2022‐2023
560 2022/23 2022/23
561 EXPENSES APPROVED REVISED W/CF
562 POWER SUPPLY $ 32,617,500 $ 32,617,500
563 SOLAR ENERGY 3,153,300 3,153,300
564 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 388,300 388,300
565 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 634,800 634,800
566 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 5,177,000 5,177,000
567 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 53,500 53,500
568 PJM CHARGES ‐ ENERGY 25,850,300 25,850,300
569 PJM CHARGES ‐ TRANSMISSION & FEES 10,111,200 10,111,200
570 CAPACITY CHARGES 13,528,300 13,528,300
571 SUB‐TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 91,514,200 91,514,200
572 PLANT OPERATIONS 1,754,000 1,784,000
573 GENERATIONS FUELS 423,300 423,300
574 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (726,500) (726,500)
575 PJM CREDITS (400,400) (400,400)
576 CAPACITY CREDITS (5,703,900) (5,703,900)
577 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (4,653,500) (4,623,500)
578 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 86,860,700 86,890,700
579 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
580 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 4,196,300 4,196,300
581 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,611,300 1,611,300
582 ADMINISTRATION 894,100 894,100
583 METER READING 353,600 353,600
584 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 864,400 864,400
585 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,919,700 7,919,700
586 OTHER EXPENSES:
587 UTILITY TAX 1,648,700 1,648,700
588 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 300,000 300,000
589 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ‐ RFP'S 60,000 60,000
590 LEGAL EXPENSES 50,000 50,000
591 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 911,000 911,000
592 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 85,000 85,000
593 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 127,000 ‐
594 GREEN ENERGY GRANT ‐ 98,500
595 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 4,243,400 4,243,400
596 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 135,000 135,000
597 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 535,000 535,000
598 BOND ISSUANCE COST 40,000 40,000
599 DEBT SERVICE 1,591,600 1,591,600
600 STORM EXPENSE 150,000 150,000
601 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 9,876,700 9,848,200
602 TRANSFER TO:
603 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 6,435,200 6,435,200
604 GENERAL FUND 8,000,000 8,000,000
605 OTHER RESERVES ‐ 28,500
606 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE‐OFFS 100,000 100,000
607 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 14,535,200 14,563,700
608 TOTAL EXPENSES 119,192,300 119,222,300
609 BUDGET BALANCE ‐ WORKING CAPITAL 19,205,900 19,218,100
610 TOTALS $ 138,398,200 $ 138,440,400
611 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
612 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
613 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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614
615 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
616 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
617 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
618 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty‐Eight Million Fifty‐Three Thousand Six Hundred
619 dollars ($48,053,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
620 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
621 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
622 REVENUES
623 2022/23 2022/23
624 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
625 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 19,272,500 $ 22,875,200
626 REVENUES
627 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 6,435,200 6,435,200
628 GRANT/BOND/LOAN 1,500,000 8,321,900
629 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 400,000 400,000
630 TRF FROM DEPRECIATION RSV 1,000,000 9,803,100
631 INTEREST EARNINGS 218,200 218,200
632 TOTAL REVENUES 9,553,400 25,178,400
633 TOTALS $ 28,825,900 $ 48,053,600
634 EXPENSE SUMMARY
635 2022/23 2022/23
636 EXPENSES APPROVED REVISED W/CF
637 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 1,570,000 $ 1,896,400
638 ELECTRIC GENERATION 4,000,000 12,851,800
639 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 2,075,900 2,527,900
640 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 745,000 8,891,400
641 METER READING 44,300 44,300
642 ERP SYSTEM 500,000 1,967,400
643 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,935,200 28,179,200
644 BUDGET BALANCE 19,890,700 19,874,400
645 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 28,825,900 $ 48,053,600
646 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
647 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
648 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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649
650 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
651 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
652 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
653 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Fifty‐Three Thousand dollars ($953,000)
654 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
655 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
656 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
657 CASH RECEIPTS
658 2022/23 2022/23
659 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
660 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 945,000 $ 945,000
661 RECEIPTS
662 INTEREST EARNINGS 8,000 8,000
663 TOTAL RECEIPTS 8,000 8,000
664 TOTALS $ 953,000 $ 953,000
665 EXPENSE SUMMARY
666 2022/23 2022/23
667 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
668 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 953,000 $ 953,000
669 TOTALS $ 953,000 $ 953,000
670 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
671 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
672 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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673
674 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
675 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2022‐2023
676 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
677 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million One Hundred Eighty Thousand
678 dollars ($13,180,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
679 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
680 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
681 CASH RECEIPTS
682 2022/23 2022/23
683 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
684 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,165,000 $ 21,968,100
685 INTEREST EARNINGS 15,000 15,000
686 TOTALS $ 13,180,000 $ 21,983,100
687 BUDGET SUMMARY
688 2022/23 2022/23
689 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
690 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E $ 1,000,000 $ 9,803,100
691 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 12,180,000 12,180,000
692 TOTALS $ 13,180,000 $ 21,983,100
692 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
693 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
694 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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696 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
697 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2022‐2023
698 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
699 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twelve Million Five Hundred Sixty‐Two Thousand dollars
700 ($12,562,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
701 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
702 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
703 CASH RECEIPTS
704 2022/23 2022/23
705 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
706 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 12,432,000 $ 12,432,000
707 INTEREST EARNINGS 130,000 130,000
708 TOTALS $ 12,562,000 $ 12,562,000
709 BUDGET SUMMARY
710 2022/23 2022/23
711 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
712 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E ‐ $ ‐
713 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 12,562,000 $ 12,562,000
714 TOTALS $ 12,562,000 $ 12,562,000
715 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
716 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
717 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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719 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
720 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2022‐2023
721 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
722 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Thirty‐Four Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
723 ($834,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
724 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
725 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
726 CASH RECEIPTS
727 2022/23 2022/23
728 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
729 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 828,800 $ 828,800
730 INTEREST EARNINGS 6,000 6,000
731 TOTALS $ 834,800 $ 834,800
732 BUDGET SUMMARY
733 2022/23 2022/23
734 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
735 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 834,800 $ 834,800
736 TOTALS $ 834,800 $ 834,800
737 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
738 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
739 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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741 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
742 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2022‐2023
743 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
744 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Ninety‐Seven Thousand dollars
745 ($20,097,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
746 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
747 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
748 CASH RECEIPTS
749 2022/23 2022/23
750 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
751 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 19,897,000 $ 19,897,000
752 INTEREST EARNINGS 200,000 200,000
753 TOTALS $ 20,097,000 $ 20,097,000
754 BUDGET SUMMARY
755 2022/23 2022/23
756 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
757 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000
758 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,097,000 10,097,000
759 TOTALS $ 20,097,000 $ 20,097,000
760 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
761 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
762 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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764 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
765 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
766 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
767 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars
768 ($750,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
769 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
770 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
771 CASH RECEIPTS
772 2022/23 2022/23
773 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
774 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
775 STATE GRANT 750,000 750,000
776 TOTALS $ 750,100 $ 750,100
777 BUDGET SUMMARY
778 2022/23 2022/23
779 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
780 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 750,000 $ 750,000
781 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
782 TOTALS $ 750,100 $ 750,100
783 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
784 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
785 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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787 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
788 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
789 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
790 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Thousand One Hundred dollars
791 ($400,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
792 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
793 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
794 CASH RECEIPTS
795 2022/23 2022/23
796 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
797 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
798 POLICE FINES 400,000 400,000
799 TOTALS $ 400,100 $ 400,100
800 BUDGET SUMMARY
801 2022/23 2022/23
802 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
803 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 400,000 $ 400,000
804 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
805 TOTALS $ 400,100 $ 400,100
806 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
807 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
808 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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810 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
811 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
812 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
813 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million One Hundred Thirty‐Six Thousand Six
814 Hundred dollars ($3,136,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
815 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
816 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
817 OPERATING REVENUES
818 2022/23 2022/23
819 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
820 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 2,108,100 $ 2,108,100
821 INTEREST INCOME 28,500 28,500
822 PREMIUM FROM CITY 1,000,000 1,000,000
823 TOTALS $ 3,136,600 $ 3,136,600
824 OPERATING EXPENSES
825 2022/23 2022/23
826 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
827 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES ‐ CLAIMS $ 300,000 $ 300,000
828 INSURANCE 182,500 182,500
829 STATE OF DEL ‐ SELF INSURANCE TAX 39,000 39,000
830 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 20,000 20,000
831 TOTAL EXPENSES 541,500 541,500
832 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,595,100 2,595,100
833 TOTALS $ 3,136,600 $ 3,136,600
834 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
835 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
836 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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837 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18
838 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
839 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
840 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
841 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Thousand dollars ($600,000) or so much
842 thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
843 use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022
844 and ending June 30, 2023:
845 OPERATING REVENUES
846 2022/23 2022/23
847 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
848 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 200,000 $ 200,000
849 GRANTS REVENUE 400,000 400,000
850 TOTALS $ 600,000 $ 600,000
851 OPERATING EXPENSES
852 2022/23 2022/23
853 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
854 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 400,000 $ 400,000
855
856 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 200,000 200,000
857 TOTALS $ 600,000 $ 600,000
858 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
859 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
860 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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861 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18
862 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
863 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
864 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
865 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Sixty‐Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety‐Eight
866 dollars ($569,698) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
867 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
868 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
869 OPERATING REVENUES
870 2022/23 2022/23
871 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
872 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 31,330 $ 198,922
873 STATE GRANT 338,432 368,776
874 FEDERAL GRANT 2,000 2,000
875 TOTALS $ 371,762 $ 569,698
876 OPERATING EXPENSES
877 2022/23 2022/23
878 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
879 STATE GRANTS
880 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 7,800 $ 50,800
881 OFFICE SUPPLIES 30,000 30,000
882 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 10,000 10,000
883 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 37,000 56,592
884 BOOKS 145,000 150,000
885 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 6,000 6,000
886 COMPUTER HARDWARE 5,000 50,000
887 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 85,000 90,000
888 POSTAGE 100 100
889 ADVERTISING ‐ 40,000
890 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 5,000 5,000
891 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ‐ 21,088
892 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 2,000 2,000
893 OTHER EQUIP ‐ LEASE 6,000 6,000
894 STATE GRANT PROG EXP ‐ 19,256
894 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 338,900 536,836
895 FEDERAL GRANTS
896 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,000 2,000
897 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,000 2,000
898 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 340,900 538,836
899 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 30,862 30,862
900 TOTALS $ 371,762 $ 569,698
901 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
902 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
903 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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904 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
905 CDBG GRANT FUND
906 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
907 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
908 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Fifty‐One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty‐Four
909 dollars ($651,734) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
910 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
911 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
912 OPERATING REVENUES
913 2022/23 2022/23
914 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
915 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE 2,000 305,630
916 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 346,104 346,104
917 TOTALS $ 348,104 $ 651,734
918 OPERATING EXPENSES
919 2022/23 2022/23
920 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
921 EXPENDITURES
922 PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM $ ‐ $ 78,387
923 PRIOR YEAR CD COLLABORATION ‐ 5,258
924 PRIOR YEAR DIFMH RENOVATIONS ‐ 40,000
925 PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR ‐ 15,439
926 PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. ‐ 40,190
927 PRIOR YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE ‐ 32,426
927 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 131,883 131,883
928 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 30,000 30,000
929 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR ‐ 40,000
930 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 55,000 55,000
931 CURRENT YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE 20,000 20,000
932 CURRENT YEAR CARES ACT (COVID‐19) ‐ 91,931
933 CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 69,211 69,221
934 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 306,094 649,734
935 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 42,010 2,000
936 TOTALS $ 348,104 $ 651,734
937 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
938 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
939 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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940 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
941 210 ‐ ARPA FUNDING
942 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
943 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
944 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight million Five Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred
945 Twenty‐Five dollars ($8,514,325) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
946 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
947 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
948 OPERATING REVENUES
949 2022/23 2022/23
950 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
951 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 1,809,600 $ 4,214,325
952 FEDERAL FUNDING RECEIVED 4,300,000 4,300,000
953 TOTALS $ 6,109,600 $ 8,514,325
954 OPERATING EXPENSES
955 2022/23 2022/23
956 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
957 EXPENDITURES
958 CONSTRUCTION $ 6,098,000 $ 6,103,000
959 PROGRAM EXPENSE/SUPPLIES ‐ 2,404,725
960 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6,098,000 8,507,725
961 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 11,600 6,600
962 TOTALS $ 6,109,600 $ 8,514,325
963 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
964 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
965 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
966 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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967 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
968 207 ‐ POLICE GRANTS FUND
969 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
970 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
971 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars
972 ($802,500)or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
973 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
974 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
975 OPERATING REVENUES
976 2022/23 2022/23
977 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
978 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 50,000 $ 50,000
979 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 752,500 752,500
980 TOTALS $ 802,500 $ 802,500
981 OPERATING EXPENSES
982 2022/23 2022/23
983 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
984 EXPENDITURES
985 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
986 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 375,000 375,000
987 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
988 TRAINING 75,000 75,000
990 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 450,000 450,000
991 OTHER FINANCING USES
992 OPERATING TRANSFERS‐OUT 352,500 352,500
993 TOTAL FINANCING USES 352,500 352,500
994 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐
995 TOTALS $ 802,500 $ 802,500
996 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
997 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
998 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
999 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1000 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
1001 LODGING TAX FUND
1002 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
1003 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1004 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Seventy‐Five Thousand dollars
1005 ($275,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
1006 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
1007 year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
1008 CASH RECEIPTS
1009 2022/23 2022/23
1010 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
1011 BEGINNING BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐
1012 LODGING TAXES 275,000 275,000
1013 TOTALS $ 275,000 $ 275,000
1014 BUDGET SUMMARY
1015 2022/23 2022/23
1016 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
1017 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 275,000 $ 275,000
1018 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐
1019 TOTALS $ 275,000 $ 275,000
1020 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1021 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1022 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1023 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
1024 209 ‐ POLICE GRANTS FUND
1025 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
1026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1027 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Five Thousand dollars ($405,000)
1028 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
1029 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
1030 beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
1031 OPERATING REVENUES
1032 2022/23 2022/23
1033 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
1034 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐
1035 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 405,000 405,000
1036 TOTALS $ 405,000 $ 405,000
1037 OPERATING EXPENSES
1038 2022/23 2022/23
1039 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
1040 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
1041 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 355,000 355,000
1042 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
1043 TRAINING ‐ ‐
1044 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ‐ ‐
1045 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 355,000 355,000
1046 OTHER FINANCING USES
1047 OPERATING TRANSFERS‐OUT 50,000 50,000
1048 TOTAL FINANCING USES 50,000 50,000
1049 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐
1050 TOTALS $ 405,000 $ 405,000
1051 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
1052 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1053 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1054 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1055 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
1056 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
1057 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
1058 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1059 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Forty‐Four Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
1060 ($144,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
1061 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
1062 July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
1063 OPERATING REVENUES
1064 2022/23 2022/23
1065 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
1066 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 83,700 $ 83,700
1067 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000
1068 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000
1069 TOTALS $ 144,700 $ 144,700
1070 OPERATING EXPENSES
1071 2022/23 2022/23
1072 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
1073 EXPENDITURES
1074 TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS $ 68,500 $ 68,500
1075 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 35,000 35,000
1076 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 103,500 103,500
1077 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 41,200 41,200
1078 TOTALS $ 144,700 $ 144,700
1079 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
1080 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1081 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1082 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1083 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2022‐18 Item #25.
1084 REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND
1085 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2022‐2023
1086 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1087 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Eight Hundred Thousand dollars ($1,800,000)
1088 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
1089 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
1090 year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:
1091 CASH RECEIPTS
1092 2022/23 2022/23
1093 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
1094 BEGINNING BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐
1095 REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 1,800,000 1,800,000
1096 TOTALS $ 1,800,000 $ 1,800,000
1097 BUDGET SUMMARY
1098 2022/23 2022/23
1099 APPROVED REVISED W/CF
1100 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 1,800,000 $ 1,800,000
1101 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐
1102 TOTALS $ 1,800,000 $ 1,800,000
1103 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1104 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1105 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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