REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES & EXHIBITS

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on February 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Council members present were Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Hare. Mrs. Arndt was absent. Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Hugg, Mrs. Gray, Mr. Junge, 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. Reginald Montour, 112 Mafia Court, stated that he is the new Captain at the Salvation Army as of August 2020. Mr. Montour explained that every year, they send kids to camp and that most of the kids that they send to camp cannot afford to pay for the full camp. The camp is about $250, and they just make them pay $25. Where does the Salvation Army find the money? The money comes from ringing the bell every year. Currently, they are in need of a 12-passenger van. The Salvation Army does not want to send kids if they are unable to drive them to camp because when they come, they have a good experience, and their parents testify that their behaviors change. They also have a music program right now at the Salvation Army every Monday. They know that when the kids learn music, they achieve good grades at school. That is why they are mostly focusing on the kids and helping them with the music program. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Christiansen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Neil. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and unanimously carried (Arndt 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. Hare moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Arndt absent). PRESENTATION - RECOGNITION OF SERVICE-WILLIAM A. HUFNAL

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 2 On behalf of members of Council, Mayor Christiansen presented Mr. William A. Hufnal with a Dover Cup in recognition of his service on the Planning Commission from November 2005 through July 2022. PRESENTATION - 2022 ANNUAL REPORT – DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP Diane Laird, Executive Director of Downtown Dover Partnership, reviewed the 2022 Annual Report. Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the 2022 Annual Report of the Downtown Dover Partnership. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried (Arndt absent). PRESENTATION - 2022 ANNUAL REPORT - DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mrs. Mary Ellen Gray, Director of the Department of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the 2022 Annual Report. Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the 2022 Annual Report of the Department of Planning and Community Development. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried (Arndt absent). PRESENTATION - 2022 ANNUAL REPORT – ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY Mr. Hare moved to defer the Robbins Hose Company 2022 Annual Report to the February 27, 2023, Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried (Arndt absent). ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 2023 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 23, 2023, were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE-JANUARY 23, 2023 The Council Committee of the Whole met on January 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with Councilman Boggerty presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Hare, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, and Mr. Rocha. Mr. Sudler and Mr. Taylor were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Dr. Jackson (Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee, Mr. Shelton (Utility), Mr. Contant (via WebEx), and Mr. Shevock (via WebEx) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee). Mr. McCutcheon (Utility) and Mr. Hosfelt (Safety, Advisory, and Transportation) were absent. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 3 SAFETY, ADVISORY, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Boggerty presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. Quarterly Briefing on Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Projects (Marilyn Smith, Executive Director, Dover/Kent MPO) Ms. Marilyn Smith, Executive Director, Dover/Kent MPO reviewed the presentation entitled Dover/Kent County MPO Dover City Council, Committee of the Whole. Committee action was not required. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Smith stated that contacting property owners is outside the scope of the Dover/Kent County MPO. Ms. Smith explained that they do not do economic development and that would be more in the purview of Ms. Linda Parkowski, Director of Kent Economic Partnership. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Smith stated that if a property owner wanted to rezone their property that would go through the City of Dover Planning Office, not the Dover/Kent County MPO. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Smith stated that when Dover/Kent County MPO started the rail study they started with 600 parcels along the rail. Ms. Smith explained that they went through a process of eliminating parcels that should not be considered due to having houses on them, wetlands, and agricultural land preservation. Ms. Smith further explained that this process brought the number down to 140 parcels and those parcels can be found in the study. Mr. Anderson thanked Ms. Smith and the Dover/Kent County MPO for the work that they do and their engagement. Mr. Anderson stated that there is a tremendous concern regarding the east and west parts of State College Road. Mr. Anderson stated that his concern is that it has fallen years behind the Kenton Road project, which is about to begin. Mr. Anderson explained that residents of the first and fourth districts have expressed several concerns. Mr. Anderson further explained that when it comes to houses and residents, this area is a safety concern. Mr. Anderson stated that State College Road is a real concern of the people and that he wanted to make sure the importance of that is

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 4 known during the time it is being evaluated. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Smith stated that State College Road is on the radar of Dover/Kent County MPO. Ms. Smith explained that she does not know which fiscal year the project is currently in but would send an update to the City Clerk’s Office. Mr. Neil stated that about seven years ago, Councilman Anderson was very prescient when he noticed that White Oak Road should be elevated on the project list. Mr. Neil stated that the area of White Oak Road is the link between Route 9, the airport, and potential economic development prospects. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Smith stated that White Oak Road and the area Mr. Neil identified, were both included in the Dover Air Cargo Study that was completed 18 months ago. Ms. Smith stated that the recommendations in that study were to improve all the roads at one time or they could be done in pieces. Ms. Smith noted those recommendations were updated in the long-range plan. Mayor Christiansen stated that the other day he noticed signs along West State College Road preparing for either 2025 or 2026. Mayor Christiansen stated that they were conducting surveys on how much they are going to take off the front of the properties that are there to accommodate the repairs council has sought out. Mayor Christiansen noted that he was really concerned about the work on Dover Kenton Road in conjunction with Salisbury Road and State Street. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mayor Christiansen stated that last week he and Ms. Linda Parkowski, Director of Kent Economic Partnership had been in contact with the senatorial delegation and Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester. Mayor Christiansen explained that the Joint Use Agreement with Dover Air Force Base should be signed by this spring. Mayor Christiansen further explained that the Joint Use Agreement will allow the number of civilian air flights at the Civilian Air Terminal to go from 2,500 to 10,000 a year. Mayor Christiansen stated that businesses are interested in using the Joint Use Agreement as an overflow for their freight operations. Mayor Christiansen explained that is why the city is supporting the construction of large warehouses on Lafferty Lane to accommodate the impact of the Joint Use Agreement. Mayor Christiansen further explained that FedEx is already using a warehouse in the area as a dump point for their operation in anticipation of being able to use the Joint Use Agreement. Mayor Christiansen stated that it is encouraging that the city is headed in the right direction because POLYTECH has opened its school of

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 5 aircraft maintenance for certificates in aircraft repair. Ms. Smith explained that once this was brought to the Dover/Kent County MPO’s attention, that was the reason for the study. They needed to find out beyond the Civil Air Terminal, what other airport operations are already here, licensed, and available to support expanded operations. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Smith stated that she would provide a map to the City Clerk’s Office showing the airports that are identified in the Air Cargo Study. Ms. Smith explained that most of the existing airports are surrounded by farmland, wetlands, or other environments that do not allow them to expand their footprint. Ms. Smith further explained that what they can do is refine and expand their operation within their existing footprint. Request for Waiver – Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision – General Requirements and Design Standards, Section E - Lots (Plan for East Carolina Supply Warehouse at 631 Ridgely Street) - Waiver to Create Lot without Frontage on a Public Street associated with Site Plan and Minor Subdivision Plan to subdivide property consisting of 28.65 acres into two parcels (Parcel A and Residual) (Property Owner: Clara Ridgely Project, LLC. Property Address: 631 Ridgely Street. Tax Parcel: ED05-076.08-01- 01.00-000. Planning Reference: S-23-01) (Mary Ellen Gray, Director of Planning and Inspections) Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the requested Subdivision Waiver to allow the creation of a lot without Frontage on a Public Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission, the motion was seconded by Mr. Neil. Ms. Arndt requested a brief overview of the Request for Waiver by Ms. Gray. Ms. Mary Ellen Gray, Director of Planning and Inspections, reviewed the background and analysis of the Request for Waiver. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Gray referenced the maps on pages 49 and 50 of the Council Committee of the Whole Packet. Ms. Gray explained this property is a 25-acre parcel that is being subdivided just south of the Playtex property. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Gray stated that he was correct, waiving the lot facing a public street would decrease the parking. Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested Subdivision Waiver to allow the creation of a lot without Frontage on a Public Street. Mr. Anderson stated that this is a reminder to council that they need to

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 6 look over the parking lot requirements. Adjusting those to make them match the needs of the use, could also benefit the stormwater management plan. Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the requested Subdivision Waiver to allow the creation of a Lot without Frontage on a Public Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Arndt absent). Mr. Boggerty moved for adjournment of the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Arndt moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mid-Atlantic Justice Coalition Presentation (Kerri Evelyn Harris, Jay Monteverde, Rosie Stone) Ms. Harris, Mr. Monteverde, and Ms. Stone reviewed the presentation MAJC Now. Committee action was not required. Mr. Anderson thanked the Mid-Atlantic Justice Coalition for their presentation and the valuable information they brought forth. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Monteverde stated that they are staff at the non-profit organization, Namati, and that they do not request to be included in any budgets or line items of grants that they may be able to support the applications for. Mr. Monteverde explained that Namati is funded through philanthropic donors and individual donors. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Stone stated that they mostly focus on federal program funds, learning more about and tracking new opportunities and new programs that are coming out of the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Bill from 2021. Ms. Harris stated that they primarily focus on federal funds, however, if something comes up and they cannot find federal funding for it but

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 7 can find it elsewhere they will identify it. Ms. Harris explained that they are not only trying to get the funding but also sending information up to the federal level to give suggestions on improving the process. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Harris stated Mid-Atlantic Coalition is currently grant assisted. Ms. Harris noted that after speaking with Mr. Lyon, Director of Water and Wastewater, the City of Dover does not have a grant writer and that it became clear how important it is. Ms. Harris explained that they have added hiring grant writers to their hiring plan and are working with the federal government to create grants for municipalities to hire grant writers. Ms. Harris further explained as they learn of gaps, they are doing their best to fill those gaps internally or externally. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Stone stated that she did not have the filing deadline for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) filing deadline but would provide it to the City Clerk’s Office. Mr. Neil stated that Mosaic developed the Master Plan for the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) and that more sources of funding that the city could go to for the purpose of rebuilding the downtown were found. Mr. Neil stated that he was happy the voters found an alternate source of income by electing Ms. Harris to the State’s Legislature with the full understanding that she understands what they need. Mr. Neil stated that his soapbox is housing, affordable housing, breaking the stranglehold of private equity with public service commission for renters. Mr. Neil stated that is going to help with everything that Mid-Atlantic Coalition is trying to do. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Stone stated that there are different programs that fall under the broader umbrella of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that deal with the façade and building rehabilitation for residential and commercial properties. Ms. Stone noted that council should consult with the City’s CDBG Program Manager. Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 8 and unanimously carried. Update from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) on Membership Priorities (Jamie Sack, IBEW) Mr. Jamie Sack, System Operation Crew Leader, Electric Department, and Shop Steward, IBEW Mr. Sack stated that their local union encompasses other entities outside the City of Dover and that they have a full-time Business Manager. Mr. Sack explained that the Business Manager was here in November, Steve Newberry, unfortunately, Tuesday night is Union Night at their hall up north, so it is difficult for him to come to the Council Committee of the Whole meetings. Mr. Sack stated that the IBEW was supposed to present at the beginning of December, but the executive session ran long, and they are back now. Mr. Sack stated that since that night, he has sent a copy of a letter to everyone on council along with some comparable items. Mr. Sack explained that since that time, IBEW has had a sit-down meeting with Mr. Dave Hugg, City Manager, Ms. Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager, and Ms. Poole, Human Resources Director to discuss the letter that was sent. Mr. Sack noted that there were some positives that come from that meeting, but unfortunately, there has not been any update since. Mr. Sack explained that the biggest priority of the IBEW at this time is for the city to complete a comparable wage study. Mr. Sack stated that the IBEW was left out of the wage equity study and that they felt it was disheartening to try to compare them to other municipalities in the state. Mr. Sack explained that the City of Dover Electric Department has different responsibilities than other municipal electric departments. Mr. Sack further explained that Mr. Newberry, covered in the letter, they are not full-time, and now their job title may be linemen, but they are changing light bulbs in buildings, cutting the grass, and hanging Christmas lights. Mr. Sack stated that the City of Dover linemen and operators go out every day, work hot primary, terminate on the ground, and relay tech from substations. Mr. Sack stated that their field engineers are working. Mr. Sack stated that the IBEW wants their jobs to be compared to other entities that they are comparable to for example, Chesapeake Utilities and Delaware Electric Co-op. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sack stated that IBEW would be interested in having a conversation regarding buying into the pension plan.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 9 Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Allocations (Tracey Harvey, CDBG Program Manager, and Jeff Dill, Budget Analyst) Ms. Tracey Harvey, CDBG Program Manager, and Jeff Dill, Budget Analyst provided an update regarding the ARPA allocations. Staff recommended awarding $499,610.82 in ARPA funds to sub- grantees to carry out projects in response to Covid-19. Mr. Rocha moved to recommend awarding $499,610.82 in ARPA funds to sub-grantees to carry out projects in response to Covid- 19, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Arndt absent). Mr. Contant requested an update regarding the structural engineer report for the old Dover Post Office. Mr. Anderson moved for the adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Mr. Boggerty moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. MONTHLY REPORTS - DECEMBER 2022 By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Rocha, the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda: City Assessor’s Report City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report City Manager’s Report City Planner’s Report Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report Fire Chief’s Report Police Chief’s Report SELECTION OF POLLING PLACES FOR 2023 REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION The Election Board met on February 3, 2023, and recommended the Elks Lodge #1903, 200 Saulsbury Road, as the First (1st), Second (2nd), and Mayor (Citywide) polling place for the 2023 Regular Municipal Election. Mr. Neil moved that the Elks Lodge #1903 located at 200 Saulsbury Road be the polling place for the First (1st) District, the Second (2nd) District and Mayor (Citywide). The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried by a roll call vote of 6 in favor, one opposed (Anderson), and one absent (Arndt).

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 10 ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST/FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-02 – TWO (2) PROPERTIES LOCATED ON WHITE OAK ROAD – AN UNADDRESSED PARCEL LOCATED TO THE NORTH SIDE OF WHITE OAK ROAD OWNED BY CALPINE HOLDINGS, LLC. (Parcel A); AND 3015 WHITE OAK ROAD LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WHITE OAK ROAD AND WEST SIDE OF BAYSIDE DRIVE, OWNED CALPINE HOLDINGS, LLC (Parcel B) A request was received for annexation and rezoning of properties located on White Oak Road; an unaddressed parcel located on the north side of White Oak Road, consisting of 144.83+/- acres (Parcel A), owned by Calpine Holdings, LLC; and 3015 White Oak Road located on the north side of White Oak Road and west side of Bayside Drive, consisting of 104.06+/- acres (Parcel B), owned by Calpine Holdings, LLC. Parcel A is currently zoned AR (Agricultural Residential District) (Kent County Zoning Classification), and the proposed zoning is IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone-Business and Technology Center) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) (City of Dover Zoning Classification). Parcel B is currently zoned AC (Agricultural Conservation District) and AR (Agricultural Residential District)(Kent County Zoning Classification), and the proposed zoning is IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone-Business and Technology Center) (City of Dover Zoning Classification and partially subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone)(City of Dover Zoning Classification). Staff recommended that the request be referred to the Utility Committee on February 28, 2023, and to the Planning Commission on March 20, 2023; and that a public hearing be set for April 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. (Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-49.00-000 (Parcel A), LC-00-058.00-02- 48.00-000 (Parcel B); Planning Reference: AX-23-01 A and B; Third Council District). Mr. Hare moved for referral, as recommended, seconded by Mr. Boggerty, and unanimously carried (Arndt absent). In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows: ORDINANCE #2023-02 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 FOR TWO PARCELS ON WHITE OAK ROAD. ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST/FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-03 - PROPERTY LOCATED AT 273 ACORN LANE, OWNED BY CHRISTINA L. KELLEHER. A request was received for annexation and rezoning of property located at 273 Acorn Lane, consisting of 0.611 acres +/-, owned by Christina L. Kelleher. This property is currently zoned RS-1 (Residential Single Family Zone)(Kent County Zoning Classification) and the proposed zoning is R-8 (One Family Residence Zone)(City of Dover Zoning Classification). Staff recommended that the request be referred to the Utility Committee on February 28, 2023

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 11 and to the Planning Commission on March 20, 2023; and that a public hearing be set for April 10, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Tax Parcel: ED-00-068.19-01-13.00-000; Planning Reference: AX-23-02; Third District) Mr. Hare moved for referral, as recommended, seconded by Mr. Neil, and unanimously carried. In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows: ORDINANCE #2023-03 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 273 ACORN LANE, OWNED BY CHRISTINA L. KELLEHER. CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager Hugg reminded Council and staff of the Transformational Leadership training being held on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Mr. Hugg also, thanked staff and Council for their participation in the Chili Cookoff that took place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. CITY MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Christiansen did not have any announcements. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Hare stated that he wanted to let everyone know that he is throwing his hat in the ring for Council President. Mr. Hare noted that as far as the Chili Cookoff goes, he is still recovering from number 17 and that his eyeballs are still sweating from number 17. Mr. Hare explained that he has been approached and that back in November council had asked the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to come back to them with the salary recommendations in January. Council still has not seen anything back yet, so he hopes at least by, maybe two weeks might not be enough, but by the first meeting in March, maybe they can get something that they can decide on. If it has to be an Executive Session, okay, but he does not think that they can keep procrastinating on this and that a lot of the employees are wondering what is going on. Mr. Hare also asked where the City stands on enrolling in the state pension program. That was another thing council was looking for information on. So hopefully council can get that by the first part of March so that they do not have to tell the employees that it is going to continue to be put off. Mr. Neil stated that he thinks that everybody might like to hear some good news and particularly the public who may still be with them. In going into the fine print of their packet, he noticed that they have some increases that were unexpected and very large. For instance, payment in lieu of taxes is up 116.4%. The police extra duty fees are up 124.2%. The library revenue's up 135.3%. The interest income the city has earned is 249.5%. Mr. Neil thanked Ms. Peddicord for that quarterly report and that the one that caught his eye that is worthwhile is that wastewater revenue is up over 1,000%. Folks, that is a whole lot of flushes. Councilman Boggerty stated that he met with the University of Delaware Athletic Director and an officer for athletics and he passes this along in her absence. The University of Delaware has agreed to at least meet with council to partner with some parks and recreation activities. They may want to sponsor some events and other things in the neighborhoods to help combat some of

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 12 the issues they may be facing with the youth. So, he passes that along to the Council Chair of Councilwoman Tricia Arndt and he knows that there is a meeting scheduled next week. Additionally, Councilwoman Dr. Pillsbury and he have partnered and met with a medical facility that serves an underprivileged area. Councilman Boggerty and Dr. Pillsbury are looking to partner with this medical facility to increase awareness of the facility. If someone needs a physical and they do not have insurance, et cetera. They are putting their final touches on that and that is going to be forthcoming. Mr. Boggerty thanked Dr. Pillsbury for attending that meeting to give me the medical terminology that he was missing. They also emphasize sickle cell, which definitely impacts black and brown communities even more. Councilman Rocha stated that he just wanted to bring forth some outstanding news. Last year, council recognized Fairview Elementary School for their participation in the National READBowl and they also won for the State of Delaware last year. So, obviously, the Super Bowl was just yesterday. They have received the results for this year's READBowl, and the team of students at Fairview, and congratulations to Principal Melissa White, the team has won the national champions. Mr. Rocha stated that he does not have the details as far as how many hours the students collectively have read, but he thinks that they are setting the bar for students in every elementary school in the area and council should applaud them. Mr. Rocha noted that he has already spoken with the Mayor and they get recognized. So, there is going to be a celebration and he will make sure that everyone is notified of the details of that celebration. Councilman Anderson stated that he wants to make sure that the community partners look out next month for information on the ARPA funding. If they look at the website currently, they can get a flavor from the previous information. Now, that is the old information on the website right now, but it will at least educate everyone on what qualifies and et cetera. Then he also wants to encourage people with issues to listen to or later on read the district reports that will be coming tomorrow. There will be important information regarding their concerns also. As well as tomorrow night, they will have the next steps when it comes to the Mosaic plan. It is more of an action agenda. If you want more of an informational one, he encourages everyone to attend the Economic Development at 4:00 PM. Council’s meeting is intended to be action-oriented and that is when they intend to be finished this particular phase within 40 minutes. Council President Sudler stated Happy early Valentine's Day to all of their constituents tomorrow. He also stated that he would like to add, and hopefully, this is a little bit of good news, in speaking with and inquiring about the electric utility rates, the City Manager has put forth a diligent job in seeing what they can do to bring some relief in which council has brought forth as an issue on the floor. Currently, he would like for the City manager to provide council with just a little quick update. which he shared with Council President Sudler through an email to me. Mr. Sudler stated that he thinks that their constituents would like to hear it from the City Manager themselves. City Manager David Hugg stated that in regards to the Integrated resource plan, which goes into great detail about the state of the energy market, the sort of costs that the city pays for energy, what the outlook is, some of the parameters that are driving future sales and affecting their ability to acquire futures, if you will, reserves or reservations for energy at a later date. Mr. Hugg stated that he promised Council President Sudler that they will take a hard look at the city’s revenues and kind of how the city is running. Mr. Hugg noted that he would caution everyone though that they are not to be misled by the fact that they have had an unusually warm winter so far that has driven energy, and natural gas prices down to lows that they have not seen in a long,

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 PAGE 13 long time. There are international issues involving liquid financial gas shipments and obviously the war in Europe. So, they need to be very, very cautious of what they do and not just jump to a conclusion that may feel good or look good, but not be sustainable over the future. Mr. Hug explained that he would just want to reassure everybody, that “we”, which is basically Lori, Paul, Sharon, and himself, who are the risk management entity for the City of Dover, are working with the energy authority and are really looking very carefully at their energy picture and the forecast. Mr. Hugg noted that they will be prepared to give council a much more detailed report by the end of March, he believes. The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. ANDRIA BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of February 13, 2023, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /AB Exhibits Exhibit #1 – 2022 Downtown Dover Partnership Annual Report Exhibit #2 – 2022 Planning and Community Development Annual Report

EXHIBIT #1 City Council Meeting of February 13, 2023 2022 Annual Report Following the selection process for most qualified vendor in 2021, the hire of Mosaic Development Partners in early 2022, and nearly a year of broad community engagement, research, and plan development that builds on plans and progress of partnering entities, the Capital City 2030: Transforming Downtown Dover! master plan is now complete! This document suggests at once the culmination of one project, yet more importantly, the beginning of a new era for downtown Dover. Consider with me just a few soundbites from the plan… …the team engaged more than 800 residents, business owners, property owners, elected officials, and public and private stakeholders… … areas of focus included key destination points, business attraction and connection, public financial support tools, architectural strategies, ground floor activation, multi modal transportation, public space, permits and zoning… …the central premise of a reignited downtown district calls for density and connection to become the engines that drive change… ... nearly 1000 new residential units, a boutique hotel, centralized parking, more contemporary architecture, upgraded existing building structures, restaurants with outdoor seating, authentic retail, programmed public spaces, streamlined government approvals and government-assisted financial incentives… … we start from a position of strength …these anchors… government entities, healthcare, and education [that] employ and/or house thousands of people who currently are not fully engaged with downtown. To prepare for this exciting transformation, the Downtown Dover Partnership and partnering entities are now prioritizing implementation recommendations and strategies detailed in the plan. Simultaneously, several important initiatives are already underway to ready downtown for redevelopment, including the $1.2 M Critical Improvements Grant Program to get vacant, underutilized, and dated buildings ready for occupancy by business categories that the community, national and regional trends, and market research indicate are needed - and will be successful - here in downtown Dover. 2023 is setting up to be a very exciting year—the year to begin a new era for the Capital City of Delaware! To learn much more, see the insert and visit: www.DowntownDover.com Diane Laird, Executive Director Shop Eat Explore and Repeat in Downtown Dover! Our vision for Downtown Dover… An increasingly vibrant and thriving downtown. A regional destination. People of all ages will fill downtown to visit museums and cul- tural attractions, have a nice meal, shop at unique retail stores, and enjoy numerous, varied and playful things to do, both inside and outdoors. It’s happening downtown! “Breakfast at Tina’s” by Theresa Rodriguez, Paint Dover! 2022 Our Mission The Downtown Dover Partnership is committed to driving an improved quality of life for the residents and visitors of Dover, Delaware, through collective collaboration, economic development and promotion of downtown Dover’s unique historic properties.

ECONOMIC VITALITY 1 VIRTUAL ART EXHIBITION REVOLVING LOAN FUND BUSINESSES ASSISTED—2022 . Ethnicity: 134 cards sold! First REAP* loan awarded African American 21 72 cards redeemed! *Retention Expansion Assistance Program Caucasian 17 $5,630 for downtown purchases! Hispanic 4 $5,000 BOGO match by DDP Net gain of 2 downtown businesses Other 3 resulting in 7 closures—9 openings Gender: $10,000 downtown sales! Female 26 DESIGN Disadvantaged Small Businesses: Male 16 DDP INVESTMENT OF... Veteran 3 Anticipate significant $24,876 growth in private property Persons with SD 1 Supported reinvestment and Minority 20 3 redevelopment in 2023! Focus of Assistance: Façade Improvements SBA/EDGE/Other 1 1 Façade/Signage/Architectural 10 Architectural Grant Downtown Development Districts 11 and Seeking downtown location 16 Pop Up at 136 W. Loockerman 8 + ...LEVERAGED $51,000 IN PRIVATE INVESTMENT Loans/Grants/Business Transition Many EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Fourth Annual! DOVER AIR FORCE BASE Newcomers Reception New partners... 29 Artists The Biggs & Dover Art League! $1,025 ARTWORK SALES 405 VIEWS—VIRTUAL EXHIBITION MARKETING & PROMOTIONS PROMOTED, IMPLEMENTED, AND/OR PARTNERED ON EVENTS: First Saturday’s — Small Business Saturday – Capital City Holiday Celebration STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 9,212 The Cendel Foundation, Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, City of Dover (Finance, Mayor, Council & FOLLOWERS City Manager’s Office, Planning & Inspections, Police, Department, Public Works), Delaware Division of Arts (DDOA), Delaware State Housing Authority, Delaware State University, Delaware Technical Community College, Destination Downtown Dover (D3), Dover Air Force Base, Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, Greater Kent Committee, Kent County Tourism, Office of State Planning Coordination, DE Small Business Development Center, True Access Capital. BOARD MEMBERSHIPS OR COMMITTEE POSITIONS HELD BY DDP STAFF: 29% INCREASE City of Dover Economic Development Committee, Dover Days Celebration Committee, Equitable Entrepre- Over 2021 neurial Ecosystem (Pete DuPont Freedom Foundation), Habitat For Humanity Revitalization, HELP Initiative, Kent County Tourism, NeighborGood Partners/Restoring Central Dover (Steering Committee)

MERCHANTS • Five merchant window decorating contests took place Unlock value shopping! to beautify downtown, light up windows, and uniquely display merchandise. • Redesigned Downtown Dover Business Directory. • Held three merchant mixers to increase camaraderie and communications among business owners. 292 • Committee members met with Kent County Tourism to REGISTERED USERS explore tourism opportunities. Doubled over last year! Forney’s Too • Provided weekly communications to promote news, 18 October’s First Place Winner! PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS grants, training and resources to assist merchants. PARKING & SAFETY 2021 DOWNTOWN PARKING SOLUTION SAFETY WORKING GROUP Assessing parking needs and implementation Met bi-monthly for purpose of ongoing collaboration among —present and future— merchants, City Transportation Safety Advisory Committee, with Downtown Dover Master Plan. and Dover Police Dept. to address downtown safety concerns. ORGANIZATION COMMUNITY $1.275 M DE State Bond Bill Along with community partners, DDP staff 200 K DE State Bond Bill facilitated administration and dispersement of funding to victims of the fire at W. Loockerman 100 K Grant In Aid and New Streets, and provided technical assis- 3,550 Corporate Sponsors tance to three small business owners who were 1,000 DE Division of Arts adversely affected by the blaze. 502 DSU DOWNTOWN COLLABORATION VOLUNTEER HOURS Solidified partnership with DSU and aligned efforts to coordinate respective master plans. $15,035 VALUE OF INTERNAL OFFICE MOVE VOLUNTEER HOURS in preparation for increased activity relating to $1.580 M master plan implementation and redevelop- https://independentsector.org ment efforts., DDP expanded operations to GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS RECEIVED* second floor office space in the Cendel Foundation Community Building. Preparing for a New Era... A new era of transformation of downtown requires letting go of some aspects of previous times. To be a bit poetic, it’s important to “keep the most valued treasures in the attic that portray the essence of a time and place, and make room for new treasures, new abundance, and refreshing of what has become less valued.” This can mean physical, mental, and even philosophical change. Change can be challenging. Sentimentals remember what was, and may wish to bring it back. But change can also be invigorating – new neighbors, new businesses, new buildings, and new modes of getting around! But most importantly, change is essential. What we have is not working. It is important to consider new generations of leaders investing in the heart of Dover – working, living, recreating, and enjoying its diversity and the new opportunities that will come as a result of re-envisioning, reinvestment and redevelopment. We must ensure that we are preparing the foundation now to attract this new generation for years to come. Post-COVID timing could not be better for the new master plan as we are able to make better decisions considering the many changes in living and working in 2023 and can anticipate going forward. At the DDP, our focus and workload is transitioning toward this bigger picture of transforming downtown, while letting go - at least temporarily - of some of the events and activities that thrived before 2020 when foot traffic was plentiful and days were abuzz with shoppers, visitors, workers coming for lunch, and the weekly farmers market. But be assured, we will keep the best of what was, while setting the stage for this exciting new era!

2023 On the horizon! • Downtown Dover Master Plan: Identify short and long term wins; implement recommendations in the plan:  Promote plan widely through media/in-person presentations to local groups; hold public presentation March 22.  Prioritize recommendations, review DDP organizational structure, and hire Projects Director with development experience to lead implementation of plan.  Administer Critical Improvements Program with existing buildings; begin dispersement of associated grant funds.  Seek and secure (public/private/non-profit) funding for planning and implementation of key projects.  Collaborate with Dover Kent MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) to finalize planning for 3-4 transportation projects.  Work with City Council to implement financial programs/incentives (I.e.; Tax Increment Financing, Conduit Bonds, RAISE, others.)  Work with City of Dover Planning & Inspections to review/update design standards, create expedited approvals. • Ensure current merchant stability/access to funds and revenue through DDP programs and activities. • Continue to work collaboratively with local partners to address downtown safety & vagrancy issues. • Develop a mobile phone app to promote business, events, activities and opportunities in downtown Dover. • Collaborate closely with DSU leadership to further integrate DSU Downtown into the community. • Design and install new banners, including DSU banners to ensure visible presence of DSU in downtown. Thank you The Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) values the solid financial and philosophical support of the City of Dover Mayor, City Council, and City Manager, as well as that of the Dover delegates to the State Legislature. The DDP Leadership further extends appreciation to key partners and volunteers, including those listed within this report and so many who are unnamed herein, who inform and carry out the strategies, events, and activities of this organization — a public-private partnership in its truest and finest sense. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS David Hugg, City Manager Todd Stonesifer, President Kim Adams Donny Legans John Van Gorp, Vice President Representative Bill Bush Dawn Melson, Acting City Planner * Jonathan Street, Secretary Codi Canasa Councilman Fred Neil Pete Bradley, Treasurer Dr. Michael Casson * Linda Parkowski STAFF Mayor Robin Christiansen Senator Trey Paradee Diane Laird, Executive Director Dr. Stacy Downing Councilman Ralph Taylor Tina Bradbury, Operations Manager Mary Ellen Gray, City Planner Carla Wilson Jordan Resh, Office Administrator * Served through June 30, 2022 ASSETS / BALANCE SHEET June 2022 Cash and investments 812,099 Land & Buildings, Equipment, Accum Deprec. 4,393,882 TOTAL ASSETS 5,205,981 DowntownDover.com Leases/Sales Contracts, Notes Payable 101 W. Loockerman St TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,102,407 Suite 2-B Invested: Land/Buildings, Unreserved Dover, DE 19904 302-678-2940 FUND BALANCES 3,103,575 TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCES 5,205,981

EXHIBIT #2 City of Dover, Delaware City Council Meeting of February 13, 2023 Department of Planning, Inspections & Community Development 2022 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report Introduction In 2022, while the COVID-19 Pandemic and its impacts on City operations and on life in general was still lingering with COVID pandemic spikes in January, Febru- ary, and May, overall City operations and life in general has returned to a “new normal.” In-person meetings with a virtual meeting component (using WebEx) is now the standard meeting format utilized for all Boards and Commission meetings supported by the Planning, Inspections & Community Development Department (Department). During the year the Department achieved and maintained a full staffing level. This Annual Report for 2022 shares information on the activities of the five Department Divisions: Planning Office, Building Inspections, Permits & Licensing, Code Enforcement, and the Office of the Fire Marshal. In Dover, the efforts of the Department guided development, redevelopment, and new construction in a vari- ety of new projects starting, renovation activities establishing new tenants and projects being completed. As with 2021 this Report will show that numbers related to development applications, permits, and licensing generally continue to hold steady with some sectors seeing rebounds. New home starts continued to increase from last year in residential subdivisions (Eden Hill Farm TND, Patriot Village, Oak Shadows, and Lexing- ton Glen) with over 119 Permits issued for a mix of one-family detached dwellings, duplexes and town- homes. A series of permits for one-family residential infill projects were also issued throughout the year in- cluding within the Downtown Development District and other scattered lots citywide as well as a number of manufactured home placements. For the City, the number of Rental Dwelling Permits held steady again fol- lowing a multi-year trend at 3,013 Permits. Census data as reported in the 2019 American Community Sur- vey (ACS) indicates that of the 14,098 Occupied Housing Units in the City 48.31% are owner occupied and 51.69% are renter occupied. Construction Permit activity in the non-residential sectors shows a continued focus on a mix of renovation activities of existing facilities and tenant fit-outs for new commercial businesses. A new warehouse building project commenced on 679 Horsepond Road, new construction buildings were completed at Dover Fire State #2 for a building addition, a new office building at 600 Bay Road, a car wash at 656 N. DuPont Highway and new school building at Academy of Dover were all completed in 2022. In Downtown Dover, several building locations on Loockerman Street obtained permits for renovations including several buildings on the Delaware State University (DSU) campus, restaurant space at 201 West Loockerman and office space at 500 West Loockerman. There were also numerous renovation projects that were completed including, Bayhealth Medical Center, Eden Hill Medical Center, and projects at Dover Mall, the main campus of DSU and Del Tech as well as various office and retail spaces throughout the City. The City was awarded $91,931 of CARES Act Funding administered through the Community Block Grant Program and partnered with Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing to provide motel vouchers and rental sub-

enforcement mechanisms. This includes: revising the Rental Licensing Ordinance which raised the rental li- cense fees to cover rising operating costs and require property insurance for landlords; Unpaid fines Ordi- nance which makes unpaid property maintenance fines become a tax lien; Unlawful Deposits Ordinance which decreases the time that an unlawful deposit becomes a violation from seven to two days; and the Vege- tation and Weeds Ordinance which raises the fines for grass violations as well as the time for a reoccurring offense from eighteen to twelve months. The Fire Marshall’s Division conducted 332 annual Fire/Life Safety inspections, issued 147 Certificates of Occupancy Inspections/Fire Protection Acceptances Tests, conducted 214 Administrative Walk-through In- spections and Meetings, responded to 371 Fire/Life Safety Complaints, conducted 114 Plan Reviews, issued 67 Fire Permits, and conducted a 37 Fire Investigations with a total fire loss of $1,421,905. The Permit and Licensing Staff continued to provide high quality, prompt and professional service processing business, permits and rental licenses. 3,013 rental permits, 479 public occupancies, and 44 lodging house li- censes were processed and $1,450,000 business license revenue was collected. We look forward to 2022 as we continue to make the City of Dover a place where people want to live, work, play, and visit!

Our Mission remains: • Guide and direct future development; • Provide timely, friendly, helpful and efficient services; • Protect the public health, safety and welfare; and • Strive for a vibrant, balanced and sustainable economy. The Report that follows describes the activities of the Department of Planning, Inspections & Commu- nity Development and its Divisions of Building Inspections, Office of the Fire Marshal, Permitting & Licensing, Code Enforcement, and Planning. Personnel Changes The continued dedication and professionalism of the staff of the Department of Planning, Inspections & Community Development is a critical element in providing services to the community. These quali- ties allow Staff to successfully interact with the residents of our City and support continued communi- ty improvement. The Department consists of 22 Staff (authorized level is 22 positions). There were a number of staffing changes within the Department during 2022. The change is as follows: • Mary Ellen Gray, AICP joined the Department of Planning, Inspections & Community De- velopment as the Director on July 18, 2022. • Michael Bailey joined the Code Enforcement Staff as an Inspector I on September 26, 2022. • Ray Morris joined the Code Enforcement Staff as an Inspector I on October 31, 2022. • Katherine Oehmke joined the Planning Staff as a Planner I on January 3, 2023. Welcome to the Department of Planning & Inspections team! And Thank You to all Staff for their continued dedication to DOVER!

Staff: Greg Akers, Chief Building Inspector/Plans Examiner Mike McGregor, Building Inspector II Chris Scott, Licensed Plumbing / HVAC Inspector II New Construction, Renovations, Additions and Tenant Fit-Outs Mr. Akers supervises construction inspectors, reviews construction documents and permits, meets with design professionals regarding construction projects and Dover’s permit process. Mr. McGregor reviews plans and permits, performs inspections of commercial, residential and manufactured buildings. Mr. Scott’s responsibili- ties include plans review and performance of plumbing and HVAC inspections for commercial and residential buildings under construction. The combined efforts of all staff resulted in the performance of 3,590 Building Inspections, 3,869 Plumbing/Mechanical Inspections, and 141 Certificates of Occupancy Inspections this year. A total of 2,078 Permits were applied for in 2022 of all Permit Types (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Demolition, and Sign Permits). Additional Duties The Building & Inspections Staff assists in revitalizing existing structures through the plans and permits pro- cess, responds to inquiries related to construction, assists in property damage assessment after significant damage causing events occur, and enforces licensing of contractors and design professionals. The team pro- vides guidance, support and proper enforcement of the codes for construction and or repairs regulated by the Building and Life Safety Codes. Summary Description Building and Life Safety Codes address occupancy, structural strength, means of egress, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, accessibility, energy conservation, and life safety in regard to new and existing build- ings, facilities and systems. These issues are specific to structures and adjacent structures as they may relate. Staff continues to look forward to Dover adopting the International Code Council’s latest codes to replace pre- vious versions. Qualifications Dover’s Building Inspectors are qualified via a combination of certifications and licenses. Our inspectors are required to achieve or exceed 45 hours of training within 3 year time periods in order to maintain their certifi- cations. These qualifications combined with years of experience in both private and public sectors places them among the best in the industry. Greg has 20 years of private sector experience, this combined with 20 years of City service brings 40 years of industry experience to the team. Greg holds certifications in Building, Com- mercial, Residential and Housing. Mike is ICC certified in Building, Commercial Building, Residential and is licensed through the State in Manufactured Home Compliance. Chris over the years has achieved 10 ICC cer- tifications in several disciplines and is also licensed through the State of Delaware as both a Plumber and HVAC Mechanic. In addition, Chris has taught the Plumbing trade at Polytech night school for over 11 years.

Jason Osika , Fire Marshal/Inspector III Sean Christiansen, Deputy Fire Marshal / Inspector I Matthew Brown, Deputy Fire Marshal / Inspector II Phillip Lewis, Deputy Fire Marshal / Inspector II The Fire Marshal’s Office has a staffing level of 4 full time employees. The breakdown is the Fire Marshal/ Inspector III and three Deputy Fire Marshals which can hold the position of Inspector I or II. Currently, the of- fice has two Inspector II’s and one Inspector I. The Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for conducting annual inspections in various public occupancies to in- clude assembly’s such as halls, auditoriums, club rooms, conference rooms, courtrooms, dance halls, drinking es- tablishments, gymnasiums, libraries, chapels, motion picture theaters, places of religious worship, restaurants, and theaters, educational facilities, day cares, health care, ambulatory health care, residential occupancies such as 2 McKee Rd lodging and rooming, hotel, dormitory, apartments, and bed and breakfast, residential board and care, mercantile over 10,000 SF, business over 10,000 SF, industrial, storage over 10,000 SF, and assembly special provisions such as special events. The Fire Marshal’s Office han- dles a variety of fire related complaints such as over- crowding, blocked means of egress, fire lanes, and im- paired fire protection. New fire suppression systems (sprinklers), fire alarm systems, hood suppression sys- tems, and other forms of fire protection are accepted into service by the Fire Marshal’s Office. The Fire Marshal’s Office is also part of the Certificate of Occupancy ap- 1 W Loockerman Street proval process. In addition to the inspection related responsibilities the Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for the investigation of origin and cause of fires and explosions within the City of Dover. All employees of the office are on an on- call rotation for any after-hours fire or life safety com- plaints received, structural complaints, and buildings/ residences needing condemnation. When not on call, all deputies are subject to call back. All employees also

cies-This is where deficiencies are noted for correction to make sure the building is safe prior to an emergency hap- pening. • Certificates of Occupancy Inspections /Fire Protection Ac- ceptances Tests: 147-This number identifies new areas be- ing occupied, and new/additional fire systems being put into place. • Administrative Walk-through Inspections & Meetings: 214- This is a very important function that Dover does, and many oth- er municipalities do not do. When you have an upcoming project in Dover, you can meet the Chief Building Inspector and Fire Marshal on site for a walk through to help guide you towards a plan for success! • Fire/Life Safety Complaints: 371-These are citizen complaints on life safety items and deficiency reports from authorized con- tractors reporting issues with the fire system. We check on all of these to ensure compliance. • Plan Review: 114 • Fire Permits: Issued 67 with an income of $37,718-This is the 3 Eden Hill first full fiscal year in which the increased permit fees were im- plemented. The past fiscal year averaged $457.62 for a fire pre- vention permit. This fiscal year the average was $562.95. Total of 37 Fire Investigations with a Total Fire Loss of $1,421,905: • Accidental: 31 with a total amount of $341,701 in damage. • Incendiary: 6 with a total amount of $27,702 in damage. Arrest in conjunction with Dover Police Department. Total 1 • Undetermined: 14 with a total amount of $1,052,502 in damage. • Subject Injured/Burned Investigations: Total of 14 4 Forest Street • Fire Deaths: Total of 1 • The last fire fatality was in February of 2013 • Investigation Time: 145 hours • Fire System Saves: 8 This is where a smoke detector, fire alarm system, fire sup- pression system (sprinkler) pr fire extinguisher played a fac-

John England, Inspector I Ray Morris, Inspector I (center) Eddie Kopp, Inspector III-Supervisor Michael Bailey, Inspector I Sierra Brown, Inspector II Ronald Coburn, Inspector II/Vacant Building’s (not pictured) The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for Property Maintenance within the city. The division hired two new inspector’s bringing the division to full staffing. Types of Cases Staff opened a total of 4,760 cases with regards to vio- lations of the Dover Code of Ordinances, Zoning Ordi- Annual Rental Housing Inspections 713 nance and Property Maintenance Code. Code En- Property Maintenance Exterior/Interior 804 forcement staff also conducted a total of 12,105 in- Tall Grass and Weeds 897 spections related to property maintenance. No Valid Business License 68 VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATIONS: No Valid Rental Permit 233 Dangerous Building’s 81 The Code Enforcement Officers registered a total of 125 new Vacant Buildings within the City limits of Dover City Ordinances (Violations) 962 Dover and collected $215,106 in registration fees from Abandoned Vehicle’s 192 those registrations. Collection of the fees occurs at Other Case 820 Planning & Inspections, Customer Service and on the TOTAL 4,760 Tax Bill. Currently, Staff estimates that there are ap- proximately 160 of these structures still vacant. Causes for Case Citizen/Tenant Complaint 700 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS: Other Department Referral 221 John England passed the International Code Council Staff Initiated 3,226 Exam and is now a certified Housing and Property Maintenance Inspector. Other Cause 613 TOTAL 4,760

Nichole Arnold, Office Assistant II; Kristen Mullaney, Licensing & Permitting Supervisor; and Taryn Bauer, Office Assistant II. The Permit and Licensing Staff is the first contact most customers have with the Department of Planning, In- spections & Community Development with the City of Dover especially as they enter the City Hall Building. This Staff is responsible for the receipt and processing of all Permits, Business Licenses, Occupancy Permits, and Rental Dwelling Permits and their associated fee payments. These Staff schedule all Inspections per- formed by the Department, assist customers, and answer inquires. They respond directly to questions regard- ing permitting and licensing procedures and schedule appointments and meetings as required. The charts in- cluded later in this Report are examples of the volume of Permits and Licenses received by this Staff. Their contributions to customer service are immeasurable. While much of their work cannot be directly quantified, without their efforts, the Department could not function. They present a high standards of prompt and courte- ous service.

Tracey Harvey, Planner I Dawn Melson-Williams AICP, Principal Planner Julian Swierczek AICP, Planner II Katherine Oehmke, Planner I Maretta Savage-Purnell, Secretary II The Planning Office is focused on both current and long-range planning activities including zoning and land use administration, support of three Boards and Commissions, and administration of various programs. The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building Per- mits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. The review and inspection efforts of the Plan- ning Staff resulted in a 2022 calendar year total of 848 Permits and 144 Certificates of Occupancy (Temporary & Final). Additionally, Staff reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental Dwell- ing Permits. The Planning Office coordinates the review and approval of all development applications including the asso- ciated support of the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Historic District Commission as they review applications. In 2022, the Planning Office processed 42 new applications and continued review of applications from previous years. See the Application Tables in this Report. Our Board and Commission meetings in January, February, and May 2022 due to COVID pandemic spikes were conducted only in a Vir- tual Meeting format using the audio/video conferencing system WebEx for the meetings. For the other months of the year, these Board and Commission Meetings returned to a Hybrid format as In-person Meet- ings with a Virtual meeting component (using WebEx). The Hybrid format is now the standard format uti- lized for all Board and Commission meetings supported by the Planning Office. Planning Staff continues to utilize the Municode Meetings software system for Meeting Agendas and Packet preparation for the three Boards & Commissions we support. Electronic communications and conducting Meetings and Trainings in virtual formats are commonplace due to realized efficiencies. For example, learning activities for Planning Staff included numerous virtual work- shops and seminars during the year including offerings by the Delaware APA Chapter Annual Conference, Annual Meeting, and other workshops; training sessions by the Institute for Public Administration at the University of Delaware; the Preservation Delaware Annual Conference; and the American Planning Associa- tion’s National Planning Conference as the NPC22 as many continued to be conducted on virtual platforms. Many programs during the year focused on COVID-19 recovery, development activities, and land use law. These are training opportunities for all Staff but especially for the three AICP Planners with continuing edu- cation (Certification Maintenance for AICP) requirements. Staff changes for the Planning Office in 2022 included Samantha Bulkilvish, AICP (Planner II) who left in April 2022 to join the Office of State Planning Coordination; and the hiring of Katherine Oehmke (Planner I) started on January 3, 2023.

low and moderate income persons living in Dover and protects the public health and welfare of Dover citi- zens. It performs the following tasks: • Provides CDBG grants to sub-recipients that provide services to low/moderate income persons. • Provides rehabilitation assistance to sub-recipients who service low/moderate income persons. • Provides housing assistance to emergency shelters for the homeless. • Provides homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers that purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. The following projects were completed during the program year:  Homeownership Assistance Program—Throughout the year, eight (8) families received a grant from the City of Dover’s Homeownership Assistance Program and purchased affordable housing in the City.  Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless—CDBG funds were used to provide operations costs for the homeless shelter. A total of 138 homeless men were serviced throughout the program year.  Milford Housing Emergency Repair Program and Homeowner Rehabilitation Programs— CDBG funds were provided to complete emergency home repairs and minor rehabilitation repairs for seven (7) owner occupied homes eliminating health and safety hazards.  Central Delaware Housing Collaborative —CDBG funds were used to provide operations cost for a 16 bed women’s homeless shelter. CARES Act Funding The City of Dover was awarded $91,931 in a special allocation to the Community Development Block Grant to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. The City partnered with Dover Interfaith Mis- sion for Housing to administer the grant that was used to provide motel vouchers and rental subsidies that serviced homeless persons or those at risk of becoming homeless. Five families have been serviced from July through December 2022. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) On March 11, 2022. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law. The $1.9 trillion Fiscal Recovery Funds package is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic including pub- lic health and economic impacts. The City of Dover was allocated $8,619,257 over a five-year period to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic impacts. $2.5 million was allocated for Housing and Community Service Projects with a total of 49% of funds drawn down throughout the program year.

Governor Markell formally announced that the cities of Dover, Seaford and Wil- mington were selected as the first Districts in Delaware with visits to each commu- nity. In 2017, the City of Dover Planning Office dedicated new staff to the admin- istration of the Downtown Development District Program as well as increase coop- eration with groups like the Downtown Dover Partnership. This was done to help better ensure the continued success of the incentives program to attract new businesses and homeowners to the downtown area. In 2022, Mary Ellen Gray was brought into the team as Director of Planning, Inspections and Community Development. With this, Ms. Gray also became the new Administrator of the Downtown Development District. The City Planning Staff administers a series of Incentives in the Downtown Development District. Over the course of 2022, the City authorized $23,608.50 in Permit Fee Waivers for 19 properties for the purpose of new housing or business. This includes projects working towards fifteen new homes which have been built or are in the process of being built within the Downtown Development District. Housing efforts include four on South Queen Street (67, 101, 127, and 133 South Queen Street); eight on South New Street (2, 11, 13, 102, 106, 110, 112 and 145 South New Street); one on North West Street (101 North West Street), and two on South Governors Avenue (23 and 25 South Governors Avenue). Business Efforts include two on West Loockerman Street (201 and 204 West Loockerman Street); one on North West Street (92 North West Street). The City also waived Business License Fees in the amount of $250.00 in the aim of incentivizing business growth in the Downtown Development District. Business License Fee Waivers may be utilized by an appli- cant for a period of no more than three years. Dover has seen several Businesses License Fee Waivers expire in 2021 as the businesses had been established for a period of over three years. Both incentive types are part of the City’s compliment to the State of Delaware’s incentives through the Downtown Development District Program. Together, we are seeing increasing evidence of the renewal being brought to the City of Dover, particularly after the difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is even more so evident in housing areas near the Downtown, as groups like NeighborGood Partners (formally NCALL) and Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity continue their investment in providing new single- family homes on previously blighted properties. Dover being one of the designated Downtown Development Districts in the State of Delaware, eligible in- vestors may qualify for rebates on a portion of their investment if located within the City of Dover’s DDD. Through the end of Fiscal Year 2022, the State has issued $1,427,601 in rebates towards $11,871,951 in total investment in Dover’s Downtown Development District. This includes four large scale projects (over $350,000), and forty-nine small projects ($25,000-$350,000) since the start of the program in 2015. Staff notes that the “Large Projects” threshold had been changed by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) from $250,000 to $350,000 in 2020. However, no Large Projects have been active in Dover in 2021. Throughout much of 2022, the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) worked with multiple public and non-

sustainable, and economically-sound future, with the goal of transforming this vital core of housing and com- merce towards its highest and best potential by a target date of the year 2030.” The Downtown Dover Part- nership expects publication of this new Downtown Strategic Master Plan in late January 2023. This new Strategic Master Plan will be the basis of the City of Dover’s Application to renew the Downtown Develop- ment District designation as Dover’s designation expires in 2025. New Homes in the Downtown Development District

Planning Commission and adopted by City Council on January 13, 2020 and then achieved Certification by Governor Carney in a letter dated March 10, 2020. The Plan was amended in 2021 with a series of Com- prehensive Plan Amendments to Map 12-1: Land De- velopment Plan. Then as part of the 2021 Comprehen- sive Rezoning Project additional amendments were made to Map 12-1: Land Development Plan and Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Activities Implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan continues as Departments citywide focus on the plan im- plementation items as found in Implementation Plan (Chapter 15) items such as the projects, studies, code amendments, and other activities associated with the Plan goals and recommendations. • A copy of the Final 2019 Comprehensive Plan (as amended) is available on the Comprehensive Plan website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan • Visit the Dover Parcel and Zoning Viewer on the City’s website to see zon- ing information for properties located in Dover. Use the Quick Link on the main page • www.cityofdover.com Comprehensive Plan Amendments Each December is the annual opportunity for requests to be made for Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the approved procedure for amending the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Office did not receive any requests for amendments in December 2021 for consideration as 2022 Amendments. However, the Planning Office did receive two (2) Requests for the filing deadline of December 15, 2022. The two properties made Comprehensive Plan Amendments Requests for changes to the Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map and Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map. These Compre- hensive Plan Amendments 2023 Requests will be submitted for Preliminary Land Use Services Review (PLUS) in January 2023 and will begin their formal review process.

City Planning Staff was part of the Technical Committee for the DAFB Compatible Use Study. As part of a Department of Defense program initiative, DelDOT is leading this study of uses in a Study Area of a 5-miles radius of the Dover Air Force Base. Consultant assistance for the Study included the University of Delaware – Institute for Public Administration and Century Engineering. The Study kick-off meeting was held on Janu- ary 13, 2022 for the 18-month study that will also include community outreach efforts. Technical Committee Meetings were held throughout the year. The Planning Office shared a series of GIS Map Layers on Land Use and Zoning as part of the Study’s data collection efforts. A Public Workshop was held on May 17, 2022 as an In-Person and in Virtual formats. A second round of Public Workshops were held on September 27, 2022 and October 4, 2022 for redevelopment visioning for a borrow pit area (located outside of City limits). Another Public Workshop was held on November 29, 2022 for review of issues and strategies in the study area with the results discussed by the Technical Committee on December 5, 2022. At year’s end, the Project Team was working an initial Draft of the Compatible Use Study Report. See the project website for more information on activities: https://deldot.gov/projects/Studies/dafb/ Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan The Downtown Dover Partnership retained consult services for the development of a Strategic Master Plan. The Project Team lead by Mosaic Development Partners spent 2022 completing collection data, meeting with stakeholders, analyzing data, and refining concepts. City Staff provided data and information for the study and participated in the process by attending stake holder meetings and update meetings on study progress. At the end of 2022, initial draft was in review with the Downtown Dover Partnership core project team. The plan document Capital City 2030: Transforming Downtown Dover! is expected to be released in late January 2023. See the project webpage for more information activities: https://www.downtowndoverpartnership.com/ddp/ Downtown-Dover-Strategic-Master-Plan/ Redistricting Project With the release of population and other demographic information from the 2020 Census, a Staff Working Group of the City Clerk’s Office, Planning Office, and GIS Staff have begun the task of looking at the Redis- tricting process for City Council Districts. An initial Staff meeting to define the task and understand proce- dures was held in January and in the following months Staff analyzed the available population data for the City using GIS (Geographic Information Systems). New options for reporting of race in the 2020 Census were challenging to create a Black majority district in the City; it was decided that the Consent Decree need- ed to be modified or abandoned all together given the current diversity overall in the City. Using GIS, a new map of City Council Districts was developed dividing the City into four districts of similar population with efforts to minimize revisions between districts. Following Meeting of the Election Board in late September 2022, the City Council conducted public hearings in October and November. The reapportionment of Council

Planning Staff continues review of Wireless Communications Facilities (WCF) Building Permits for compli- ance with Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 Section 23 – Wireless Communications Facilities (Ordinance #2020- 13 adopted November 2020). While 2022 activity included construction for placement of three (3) Small Wireless Communications Facilities (Small WCF) and proposals for three (3) additional Small WCFs, the majority of the WCF Permits received were Eligible Facilities projects for the replacement of equipment on existing Tower Based Facilities and Non-tower Based Facilities like buildings and water tanks. Enterprise Resource Planning Project The phased implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system by Tyler Technologies con- tinues citywide. Staff utilizes the Tyler MUNIS financial system (implemented in December 2018) for in- voice & payment processing, grant project management, and Budget entry. Later ERP Project phases will include implementation of our application, permits, inspections, and case management processes to replace our current system (Naviline and HTE). Floodplain Management - The City of Dover is a participating community of the NFIP – National Flood Insurance Program. Staff regu- larly field questions on the Floodplains from property owners citywide. The Floodplain Management webpage at https://www.cityofdover.com/floodplain-management assists in information distribution on this topic. Ordinance Amendments: Research and Development One text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance occurred in 2022. The process of text amendment and ordi- nance development and adoption involves research by the Planning Staff, consultation with stakeholders on specific topics, review by City Council Committees, and then formal review and public hearings by the Plan- ning Commission (for recommendation) and City Council (final action). The text amendment focused on re- visions to the permitted uses and conditional uses in the IPM-2 zoning district. See Summary Table as fol- lows for 2022 activity. Ordinance Amendments 2022 File Number Topic Text Amendment Action Date & Ordinance MI-22-05 Text Amendment: IPM2 (Institutional Park Zoning Ordinance, Article Recommendation by Manufacturing Zone – Business and Tech- 3, Section 20A and Arti- Planning Commis- Ordinance nology Center) cle 12 sion: December 19, #2022-21 2022 Added purpose statement; added addition- al permitted uses including printing, bind- Adopted: January 9, ing & packaging and certain accessory uses; 2023

The City of Dover, Delaware Historic District Commis- sion currently consists of four members with one member not appointed. The members during 2022 include Eric Czerwinski, Ann Baker Horsey, Jonathan Street, and Mary Terry Mason. The Commission receives staff sup- port from the Planning Office. During 2022 Eric Czerwin- ski served as Chairman and Ann Horsey served as Vice- Chairman. At the Commission’s Annual Meeting in No- vember 2022, Eric Czerwinski was reelected Chair and Ann Horsey was reelected Vice Chair. The fifth member of the Historic District Commission has yet to be appoint- ed (to fill the seat vacated by Mr. McDaniel in 2020). The Historic District Commission held seven meetings in 2022. The Historic District Commission reviewed a total of seven (7) applications and referral items for consultation on Architectural Review Certificates in the calendar year. The applications included the rezoning of the block of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and West Water Street into the H (Historic District Zone) (HI-22-02); and then the Architectural Review Certification/ Site Plan Review for the Kent County Family Courthouse & Parking Garage project (HI-22-03). Items referred to the Commission included permits/projects for fences, a parking lot, roof replacement, and an accessory structure (Restroom and Storage) for the John Bell House at 43 The Green. Reviews also included the referral of Demolition Activities for the demolition of a fire-damaged Commercial/Residential Building at 235-239 W. Loockerman Street. For this building, the Historic District Commission determined as “Demolition by Neglect” and sought review for a strategy to retain the building but was superseded by the City Council’s declaration of it as a “Dangerous Building” which led to the City’s bidding its demolition when the property owner took no action to remedy. Of the thirty-nine (39) permits in the Historic District in 2022, a total of thirty-four (34) required Architectural Review Certification for exterior work activities. The significant majority of the Permits were eligible for Staff Review during the Building Permit process due to their scope of work. For example, exterior renovations and restoration/repair of exterior finishes for a several buildings Downtown area were completed. Several other locations implemented fence projects or new signage. However, the most significant were Demolition Permits associated with a series of buildings in the 400 block of South Governors Avenue in preparation for the up- coming Kent County Family Courthouse construction. Also of note is the demolition of the three story brick commercial/apartment building at 235-239 West Loockerman Street following a fire and its declaration as a Dangerous Building by City Council. Certified Local Government Program The City of Dover was designated a Certified Local Government in 2015. As part of the Certified Local Gov- ernment Program, grant funding was received in the FFY2019 CLG Grant Application (HI-19-02) to seek con- sultant assistance to develop an Addendum to the Design Standards & Guidelines for the City of Dover Histor- ic District Zone document focusing on Modern Materials & Technologies. This grant project was delayed due

Robert Harman as Vice Chair. At their Annual Meeting in August 2022, Ms. Andrea Maucher was re-elected Chair of the Planning Commission and Mr. Robert Hartman was re-elected Vice Chair. One new member was appointed to the Planning Commission to take the seat previously held by Kelli Lord (resigned in December 2021; Ms. Joan Denney was appointed to the Planning Commission in January 2022. The Planning Commission met in ten months in 2022 and reviewed a total of 26 applications. The year started out with virtual meetings while COVID-19 continued to present issues. By March 202 the meetings transi- tioned into hybrid meetings where meetings were held in person in the Council Chambers and also virtually through the WebEx audio/video conferencing software. The Site Plans reviewed by the Planning Commission included a restaurant; a retail store; a Master Plan Revision for DuPont Plaza at N. DuPont Highway and Leip- sic Road; multiple warehouse project ranging in size from 17,000 SF to 234,000 SF; another car wash near DuPont Highway; and a street improvements project. The most significant Site Development Plan was the Kent County Family Courthouse & Parking Garage along South Governors Avenue. The Conditional Use approval was granted to a new Child Day Care Center on Walker Road. One Conditional Use application for conversation of an existing to offices with second floor apartments on College Park Drive was denied. The Planning Commission made recommendations to City Council on three rezoning applications. These applications involved expansion of the Historic District Zone along South Governors Avenue; rezoning of 25-acres to RM-2 for potential multi-family (apartment) project; and rezoning of a property on the edge of Downtown to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone). There were five applications for Subdivision in 2022 with two involving commercial/industrial properties and the others creating or rebalancing residential lots. There were three applications for Annexation of property varying in scale including two single-family resi- dences with one proposed for office redevelopment and three tracts of lands on West Denneys Road for a fu- ture residential development project. A total of seven applications were submitted to the Planning Office for Administrative Review including five Administrative Site Plans and two Minor Lot Line Adjustment Plans. Board of Adjustment

Certificates of Occupancy, Building, Plumbing and HVAC Inspections 5 Years View 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2018 thru 2022 Certificates of Occupancy 203 329 73 64 141 Building Inspections 4,837 5,726 3,710 3,024 3,590 + Preliminary Meetings Plumbing and Me- 6,070 7,402 2,931 2,869 3,859 chanical Inspec- tions Total for that year column 10,907 13, 128 6,714 5,967 7,534

Rental Licenses 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Lodging Houses 51 49 48 52 44 Public Occupancies 475 494 401 432 479 Rental Dwellings 3,158 3,249 3,176 3,111 3,013 TOTALS 3,158 3,249 3,176 3,111 3,013 BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR NEW HOMES 2018-2022

Business Licenses 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Manufactured Homes 355 335 317 299 290 Merchants 378 367 326 354 326 Contractors 1,276 1,273 1,213 1,270 1,274 Business Licenses 2,229 2,116 1,756 1,802 1,885 TOTALS 4,238 4,091 3,613 3,725 3,775

Construction activities continued at a higher pace in residential subdivisions in 2022 for the City with over 119 Permits issued for a mix of one-family detached dwellings, duplexes, and townhomes. There was resi- dential construction activity in Eden Hill Farm TND, Patriot Village, Oak Shadows, and Lexington Glen PND. A series of permits for one-family dwelling infill projects were also issued throughout the year includ- ing within the area of the Downtown Development District and other scattered lots citywide. A number of manufactured home placements also occurred on existing lots in Dover East Estates and Persimmon Park Place. Approximately 94 new dwelling units were completed and received Certificates of Occupancy (or Temporary Certificates of Occupancy) by year’s end. Over half of the new dwellings were located in Eden Hill Farm TND and Patriot Village. 2022 also saw continued activity with Fence, Shed, and Deck Permits as people made improvements at their residences. Construction activity for multi-family units only included the completion of a Multiplex Building (three units) on College Road. Non-Residential & Commercial Construction Activity Commercial and other construction activity continued in 2022 with a variety of new projects starting, renova- tion activities establishing new tenants, and projects being completed. New Permits Issued & Projects Underway in 2021 New Permits were issued in 2022 for a variety of renovation projects and new building construction projects. The following list consists of projects that were started in 2022 and may not be fully complete as of yet. • Multiple office renovation projects including on Silver Lake Boulevard and at 500 W. Loockerman Street • New Warehouse Building at Union Whole Company at 679 Horsepond Road (S-20-09) • Tenant fit-out projects at 131 Rosemary Road • Restaurant space at 201 W. Loockerman Street • Calvary Baptist Church project at 2285 Forrest Avenue (pending resubmission) (C-19-06) • Building expansion and renovations of the Winner Hyundai facility at 591 N. DuPont Highway (S-21-13) • Renovations of the Dunkin Donuts at 470 S. DuPont Highway • Lion of Judah Ministry Church (place of worship) at 951 White Oak Road (S-19-11) • Renovations at RaceTrack Car Wash • Improvements to the drive-through at the North Dover McDonald’s • Renovations to Loockerman Hall on the Delaware State University Campus • Building renovations on the DSU Downtown Campus. • Renovation to building façade at 304 S. State Street • Renovations at Bayhealth Medical Center • Renovation of exterior stair project at Legislative Hall • Roof replacement project at Delaware Technical & Community College

• Interior renovation project at Blue Hen Corporate Center for Bayhealth • Infiltration repair project for the Kent County Courthouse at 38 The Green • Construction activities for the Rail Haus at 92 N West Street (S-21-12) • Demolition Permit issued for 235-239 West Loockerman Street (Dangerous Building Declaration) Completed Projects for Renovation Activities Building Permits were issued for building rehabilitation/renovation projects and tenant space fit-outs citywide in 2022. The following are a sample of the Renovations Activities completed from the year. • Various Office renovations citywide including at 1106 College Road, 1012 College Road, 1202 College Park Drive, the Kent County Department of Elections Offices, offices for Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, offices at DelDOT, and office space in Courtney Square • Renovations at Bayhealth Medical Center • Office renovations at the Eden Hill Medical Center Building • Restaurant renovations for Royal Prime (previously Michelle’s) at Bally’s Dover • Tenant fit-outs for Golden Poppy and for Veronica’s Pizzeria, and Walgreens Pharmacy in Capital Station (S-17-12) • Renovations and Tenant fit-outs along the North DuPont Highway corridor including Seasons Pizza at 1211 N. DuPont Highway Suite D and retail at 516 Jefferic Boulevard Suite A • Restaurant at 484 N. DuPont Highway (S-20-04) • Tenant renovations for Sally Beauty (retail) and a service establishment in the North Dover Shopping Center • Tenant fit-out for Boot Barn in Dover Commons • Renovations at the Macy’s facility at the Dover Mall • Multiple renovation projects at Delaware State University main campus including a Chick-Fil-A loca- tion, renovations in Price Hall, and for renovations to the Village Café • Classroom renovations at the Campus Community School • Interior renovation project on the Del Tech Campus • Interior renovations for a Café at 25 W. Loockerman Street • Establishment of Kind Kids Day Care at 725 Walker Road (C-22-01) • Office renovations at 34 Starlifter Avenue for a warehouse tenant • Bell Well Massage & Skin Care on Garton Road • Tenant fit-out for Nutrition Shake Bar in Greentree Shopping Center • Tenant Fit-out for a Plasma Center at 277 DuPont Highway in the Centre at Dover

They were completed in 2022 and note the associated Site Plan Applications. • Renovations and Building Addition Project at Dover Fire Station #2 (S-20-15) • New Office Building at 600 Bay Road as part of Landing Square (C-20-02) • Tommy Express Car Wash at 656 N. DuPont Highway (previous Kirby & Holloway Restaurant loca- tion) (S-19-01) • New School Building at Academy of Dover on Saulsbury Road (S-21-02)

The Capital City – Growing and in motion, every day NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS PERMITS KEEP US MOVING FORWARD WHILE SETTING THE STANDARD ALONG THE WAY D O V E R B U I L T

DelDOT Garage Silver Lake Nursing at 1080 Silver Lake Boulevard— Commercial Renovation Courthouse Renovations— 1351 W. North Street 55 The Green DGKP – Interior Tenant Fit Out Suite A Macy’s Omni Service Center 1365 N DuPont Highway

William Henry Middle School—Storm Damage Repairs- 65 Carver Road Bayhealth Center for Neurology Renovations— 1074 South State Street

42 Wellington Drive Nottingham Meadows 117 S. Queen Street Habitat for Humanity 159 Revolutionary Blvd. 1506A College Road Patriot Village Habitat for Humanity — 15 N. New Street

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Progress in Pictures

2022 Subdivision File # Plan Name Location Type Lots Acreage Action1 SB-22-01 Lands of Four M Investments LLC 1601 POW/MIA Parkway Minor Subdivision Plan 2 37.447 PC Conditional Approval 01/18/22 SB-22-02 Lands of Raul M Juarez 508 Acorn Lane Minor Subdivision Plan 3 2.455 PC Conditional Approval 02/23/22 Lands of Bayroadcap LLC for Landing SB-22-03 Square 600 Bay Road Minor Subdivision Plan 2 12.9366 PC Conditional Approval 04/18/22 SB-22-04 Lands of Iris and William Wilson 838 Forest Street Minor Subdivision Plan 2 0.5429 PC Conditional Approval 09/19/22 SB-22-05 Lands of NCALL 217, 225, and 235 N Kirkwood St Minor Subdivision Plan 5 1.0176 PC Conditional Approval 10/17/22

2022 Site Plan File # Plan Name Location Zoning Description Review Type Bldg Sq Ft (new) DU Acres Parcels Action1 Action2 S-22-01 Caliber Car Wash 280 Cowgill St C-4 New Car Wash Site Plan 3,500 1 ED-05-077.10-01-17.00-000, Tabled 02/22/22 PC Conditional Approval 04/18/22 S-22-02 Frito Lay Exchange Center 300 Lafferty Lane M, Warehouse and Distribution Facility Site Development Plan, 7,884 23 ED-05-077.16-02-05.00-000, PC Conditional Approval Final Approval 03/21/22 AEOZ Subdivision Plan 03/21/22 S-22-03 El Azteca 801 N State Street C-2A Restaurant PC Review - Site Plan 7,681 2 ED-05-068.09-01-13.00-000, PC Conditional Approval Final Approval 03/21/22 03/21/22 S-22-04 Street Improvements Plan: Raymond Raymond Street/Railroad NA Street Improvements PC Review - Site Plan 2 ED-05-067.00-02-53.00-000, PC Approval 03/21/22 Street & Railroad Avenue Avenue ED-05-067.00-02-56.00-000 S-22-05 Capital Baptist Church - Accessory 401 Kesselring Avenue R-10 Accessory Structure (Storage) Administrative Review 1,800 8 ED-05-085.08-02-02.01-000, Administrative Review Structure (Filed) 03/03/22 S-22-06 Kent County Family Courthouse and 415 and 445 S Governors IO, H Courthouse and Parking garage PC Review - Site Plan and 105,259 4 ED-05-077.09-03-33.00-000, PC Conditional Approval Parking Garage Avenue Architectural Review ED-05-077.09-03-35.00-000, 06/21/22 Certification ED-05-077.09-03-32.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-36.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, S-22-07 Parking Lot at 446 S. Governors 446 S Governors Avenue C-2A Parking Lot PC Review - Site Plan 0 ED-05-077.09-03-21.00-000, PC Conditional Approval Avenue 06/21/22 S-22-08 Delaware Brain and Spine Center: 487 S Queen Street C-1A Parking Lot Administrative Site Review 0 ED-05-077.09-03-03.00-000, Administrative Review Final Approval 06/01/22 Parking Lot Expansion Filed 04/26/22 S-22-09 Dover Apartments South side of Leipsic Road SC-2, Apartment Complex PC Review - Site Plan 46,800 216 15 ED-05-068.05-01-15.01-000, PC Conditional Approval SWPOZ 06/21/22 S-22-10 Lands of Mamie Futrell: Parking Lot 955 Forest St CPO Parking Lot Administrative Site Review 0 ED-05-076.07-01-63.00-000, Administrative Review for Office Filed 06/02/22 S-22-11 Bank at 837 N DuPont Highway 837 North DuPont Highway C-4, Administrative Site Plan Administrative Site Review 3,467 12 ED-05-057.00-01-43.00-000, Administrative Review Final Approval 11/14/22 SWPOZ Filed 08/09/22 S-22-12 DuPont Plaza at 747 N DuPont Hwy 747 N DuPont Hwy SC2 Revised Site Development Master PC Review - Master Plan 52,190 10 ED-05-068.05-01-15.00-000, PC Conditional Approval Revised Master Plan Plan 10/17/22 S-22-13 Garrison Homes LLC - Warehouse at 119 Rosemary Road and 110 M, Site Development Plan PC Review - Site Plan 17,485 2 ED-05-077.16-02-12.02-000, PC Conditional Approval 119 Rosemary Rd Lafferty Lane AEOZ ED-05-077.16-02-12.01-000 11/21/22 S-22-14 Commerce Way Dover DE LLC: 165 Commerce Way IPM Site Development Plan PC Review - Site Plan 234,000 23 ED-05-076.10-02-07.03-000, PC Conditional Approval Warehouse at 165 Commerce Way 12/19/22 S-22-15 Lafferty Lane Secure Storage on Lafferty Lane: Lots 2, 3, IPM Site Development Plan Administrative Site Review 68,600 ED-05-077.00-01-25.01-000, Admin Review Filed and 4 ED-05-077.00-01-25.02-000, 11/09/22 ED-05-077.00-01-25.03-000 S-22-16 Retail Store Dollar General at 293 293 South Saulsbury Rd C-2A, Site Development Plan PC Review - Site Plan 14,886 4 ED-05-076.11-01-43.00-000, PC Conditional Approval South Saulsbury Road (with Royal COZ-1 12/19/22 Farms)

2022 Rezoning File # Applicant Location Zfrom Zto Acres Parcels Ordinance Action1 Action2 Action3 Z-22-01 Lands of State of Delaware at S Governors 411/429/435/441/447 S IO IO/H 1.74 ED-05-077.09-03- 2022-02 CC First Reading PC Approval CC Approval Avenue and W Water St: Rezoning to H Governors Avenue & 117 W Water 37.00-000, ED-05- 2/28/2022 3/21/2022 3/14/2022 Street 077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03- Z-22-02 Part of Lands of Calvary Baptist Church at Part of 2285 Forrest Avenue R-10/COZ-1 RM-2/COZ-1 25 ED-05-075.00-01- 2022-11 CC First Reading PC Approval CC Approval 2285 Forrest Ave: Rezoning of 25 acres 06.00-000 9/12/2022 9/19/2022 10/10/2022 Z-22-03 Lands of Silver Linings Holding Corp 630 W Divisions Street C-3/COZ-1 C-2A/COZ-1 1.0853 ED-05-076.08-01- 2022-12 CC First Reading PC Approval CC Approval 40.01-000, ED-00- 9/26/2022 10/17/2022 11/14/2022 056.00-01-41.00-000,

2022 Misc File # Plan Name Location/Topic Type Ordinance Action1 Action2 MI-22-01 Intergovernmental Coordination with Town Consultation with Adjacent Town on Staff Review and Consultation Letter Letter of No Objection to of Wyoming on Comprehensive Plan their Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan 03/01/22 MI-22-02 Redistricting of City Council Districts City of Dover Reapportionment of Council Districts Staff Analysis and CC Adopted following 2020 Census Preparation of Draft Ordinance Map of Council Districts 11/14/22 Spring 2022 MI-22-03 Lands of Barbara M. Cummings 311 and 319 Wyoming Avenue Minor Lot Line Adjustment Staff Approval of Record Plan 09/01/22 MI-22-04 Lands of Blue Hen Mall LLC & Bayhealth 655 Bay Road Minor Lot Line Adjustment Staff Approval of Record Properties LLC Plan 07/06/22 MI-22-05 Text Amendment: IPM2 Zone Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 2022-21 PC Recommended CC Approved Section 20A. IPM2 to revisions to Approval 11/28/22 12/19/22 permitted and conditional uses, purpose statement

2022 Historic File # Plan Name Location Type Parcels Action1 Action2 HI-22-01 Referral of Fence Permit #21-1556 at 506 S. State 502-506 S. State Street & 100 W. Water Fence Permit ED05-077.09-03-70.00-000 HDC Recommended Approval of HDC Recommended St Street Architectural Review Certification Approval of for 6 ft. black aluminum picket style Architectural Review fence 01/20/22 Certification for 6 ft. black aluminum picket style fence 01/20/22 HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at S Governors 411/429/435/441/447 S Governors Ave & Rezoning properties to the H (Historic ED05-077.09-03-37.00-000, ED- HDC Recommended Approval to HDC Recommended Avenue and W Water St: Rezoning to H 117 W Water Street District Zone) 05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05- include 6 properties in the H zone, Approval to include 6 077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05- the base Zone IO not to change. properties in the H 077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05- 03/17/22 zone, the base Zone IO 077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05- not to change. 077.09-03-61.00-000 03/17/22 HI-22-03 Kent County Family Courthouse & Parking Garage East side of S Governors Ave between Site Plan Review for Architectural Review ED05-077.09-03-33.00-000, ED- HDC Recommendation of Approval HDC Recommendation Bank Lane and W Water St: 415 and 445 S Certification 05-077.09-03-35.00-000, ED-05- for Architectural Review of Approval for Governors Avenue 077.09-03-32.00-000, ED-05- Certification with Conditions Architectural Review 077.09-03-36.00-000, ED-05- 04/21/22 Certification with 077.09-03-37.00-000, ED-05- Conditions 04/21/22 077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05- 077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05- 077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05- 077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05- 077.09-03-61.00-000, ED-05- 077.09-03-53.00-000 HI-22-04 Referral of Permit #22-661 at 527-529 S. State 527-529 S State Street Permit for Parking Improvements ED05-077.09-05-47.00-000 HDC Recommended Approval of HDC Recommended Street Architectural Review Certification Approval of subject to conditions on screening Architectural Review 05/19/22 Certification subject to conditions on screening 05/19/22 HI-22-05 Delaware Public Archives: Consultation on Roof 121 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd N Roof Project Consultation ED05-077.09-05-13.00-000 HDC made recommendation on roof HDC made Project material options 05/19/22 recommendation on roof material options 05/19/22 HI-22-06 Referral of Permit #22-1298 at 43 The Green 43 The Green, John Bell House Accessory Structure (Restroom & Storage ED05-077.09-05-28.00-000 HDC Recommended Approval of HDC Recommended Space) Architectural Review Certification Approval of with reduction of rear setback Architectural Review 08/18/22 Certification with reduction of rear setback 08/18/22 HI-22-07 Referral of Demolition Activities at 235-239 W. 235-239 West Loockerman St Update on Dangerous Building ED05-077.09-03-35.00-000 HDC made Determination of HDC made Loockerman St Designations and Demolition Activities Demolition by Neglect and Determination of Recommendations for continued Demolition by Neglect evaluation of building; Superseded and Recommendations by City Council declaration as for continued Dangerous Building 10/20/22 evaluation of building; Superseded by City Council declaration as Dangerous Building 10/20/22

2022 Conditional Use File # Plan Name Location Zoning Type Bldg Sq Ft DU Primary Tax Parcel Action1 (new) C-22-01 Kind Kids Early Learning Center 725 Walker Road C-1A Child Daycare Center 4,729 ED-05-067.15-05-34.00-000 PC Conditional Approval 01/24/22 C-22-02 Apartment 773 S. Queen Street CPO Apartment 3,864 1 ED-05-077.13-01-30.04-000 Withdrawn at Request of Applicant 02/15/22 C-22-03 Lands of Chiang & Sons Properties 1241 College Park Dr CPO Office with Apartments on 2nd 11,700 9 ED-05-067.00-02-12.08-000 Denied by PC 08/19/22 LLC Office/Retail and Apartments floor

2022 Annexations File # OrdNo Plan Name Location County City Zoning Lots Acreage Parcel Action1 Action2 Zoning AX-22-01 2022-01 Lands of Ernestine F Huff 166 Mifflin Road RS-1 R-8 1 0.574 ED-00-076.14-01-02.00-000 PC PC Recommended Approval Approval 02/22/22 02/09/22 AX-22-02 2022-19 Lands of Ditko Properties LLC 1107 S Bradford St RM C-2A 1 0.2582 ED-00-076.14-01-02.00-000 PC PC Recommended Approval Approval 11/21/22 11/09/22 AX-22-03 2022-25 Lands of Craig, Keller, & Burkett 57 Rocky Road, 4085 W AR, RM RM-2 3 40.1157 ED-00-056.00-01-40.00-000, First Reading PC Denneys Rd, 1.9662 Acres W SWPOZ ED-00-056.00-01-41.00-000, before City Approval Denneys Road ED-00-056.00-01-42.00-000 Council 12/19/22 11/14/22