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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Link: https://rb.gy/y2wwdr Event number: 2537 803 4802 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. The meeting can also be viewed on Comcast Channel 14, Verizon Channel 20, and on the City's Streaming Player located at www.cityofdover.com under "Quick Links". OPEN FORUM - 15 Minutes Prior to Official Meeting (6:15 p.m.) The “Open Forum” segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share their questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing on the agenda as a public hearing is prohibited during the Open Forum as an opportunity will be provided during consideration of that item. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Council is prohibited from taking action since they are not in official session; however, they may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future. INVOCATION - Elder Ellis B. Louden PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury ADOPTION OF AGENDA ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Page 1

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - June 23, 2025 PAGE 2 PRESENTATIONS 1. Delaware Arts Alliance (Neil Kirschling, Executive Director) CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2. Regular City Council Meeting of June 09, 2025 COMMITTEE REPORTS 3. Board of Assessment Appeals - May 29, 2025 4. Council Committee of the Whole Report June 10, 2025 Council Reports - May 2025 5. First District 6. Second District 7. Third District 8. Fourth District 9. At-Large 10. Council President Neil Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 11. Downtown Development District (DDD) Relaunch (Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group, and Chris Salzano, Planner II) (Committee Action Not Required) 12. Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 - Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Sec. 102-71 - Definitions and Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Sec. 102-113 - Qualifications (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group) (Staff Recommendation: That the committee approve Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 and forward it to council for approval) APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS 13. Dover Human Relations Commission-First District Appointment - Justina Brinkley - (to fill the unexpired term of Joseph Simmons- term to expire February 2026) Page 2

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - June 23, 2025 PAGE 3 ITEMS NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA 14. Correction to Regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2021 ORDINANCES FIRST READING - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. Final action by Council will take place during the Second Reading on JULY 14, 2025. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. 15. Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 - Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Sec. 102-71 - Definitions and Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Sec. 102-113 - Qualifications (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group) FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of JUNE 09, 2025. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government." 16. Proposed Ordinance #2025-09 - Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-1 - Valuation and assessment (Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director) 17. Proposed Ordinance #2025-10 - Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article V. - Finance by Adding Sec. 2-426 - Credit Card Processing Fees(Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director) 18. Proposed Ordinance #2025- 11 - Fiscal Year 2025/2026 City of Dover Budget Ordinance CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING Page 3

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The CREATE Plan: Item #1. delawareartsalliance.org/creativeeconomy/ First-of-its-kind in the country research shows Kent County’s creative economy comprises: • $259 million direct Gross Value Add (the value of goods and services produced minus the cost of all inputs and materials) • 2,078 direct jobs, and another 1,524 indirect and induced • 458 assets, representing 18% of Delaware’s total creative and cultural ecosystem assets. Page 4

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The Creative Economy's Item #1. Multiplier Effect The output multiplier effect in Delaware equals 1.603. This means that for every $1 of output generated by the creative economy, an additional $0.60 of output is created locally across other industries. Page 5 2 CREATE Plan Preview

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Item #1. The Creative Economy ● The creative economy is a dynamic, interconnected network of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits dedicated to producing, sharing, and celebrating cultural, artistic, and heritage-related goods, services, and activities. ● Beyond its artistic value, the creative economy is a powerful economic driver that fuels innovation, research and development, tourism, and efforts in placemaking and branding. ● Supports a total of 18,551 jobs in Delaware with an output of $3.7 billion, surpassing industries like wholesale trade and agriculture. Page 6 3

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Creative Economy Sectors Item #1. Artistic Creation & Performance Cultural & Natural Heritage Performers (musicians, artists, actors, dancers), writers, technical specialists (art restorers, sound technicians), Museums that preserve and exhibit historical, cultural, performing groups (bands, orchestras, choirs, theatrical and educational artifacts, and zoos and botanical companies), visual artists (painters, sculptors), and gardens that showcase live plant and animal collections media creators (filmmakers, directors, radio DJs) Audiovisual & Interactive Media Cultural Education Film and video (production, distribution, theaters), Organizations offering traineeships, universities with radio and TV (stations, networks), software and music cultural and creative programs or business programs, production, broadcasting and telecom equipment public or private schools with cultural and creative makers, news providers, interactive media developers, programs, and independent instructors offering cultural and internet streaming platforms and creative-related skills tutoring services Books & Press Design & Creative Services Book publishing (print, electronic, audio), newspapers Interior designers, industrial design companies, (print, distribution, ads), magazines and periodicals, graphic designers, fashion designers, costume and directories and databases, greeting cards, other jewelry designers, architects, landscape architects, publishers (calendars, yearbooks, catalogues), printing and advertising agencies services (print, apparel), and libraries and archives Page 7 4

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Creative Economy Sectors Item #1. Music Recording & Publishing Tourism Music publishers, recording studios, rehearsal Accommodation establishments, such as hotels and spaces, record labels, and pre-recording producers hostels, including bed and breakfasts and distributors Performing Arts: Live Theater, Music, Dance, and Circus Industry Support - Retail Venues (arenas, theaters, concert halls, multi-purpose Music stores (records, instruments, equipment), spaces, parks, galleries, churches), nightclubs, bookstores and wholesalers (retail and wholesale of bars/restaurants with live music, booking agencies, books, newspapers, magazines), and film and video producers, festivals, and artist managers stores Visual Arts & Crafts Other Professional & Business Support Photographers (portrait, commercial), craftspeople Ticket resellers, cultural and creative publications, other (jewelry, woodworking, ceramics, weaving), art galleries, support services (accounting, marketing and social auction houses, and art dealers media, content creation, event production, licensing), nonprofits, charities, and artist associations Page 8 5

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CREATE Plan Goal Snapshot Item #1. Stimulate economic activity by fostering development and growth and increase public and private funding opportunities across the creative economy. Put cultural tourism at the heart of Delaware’s brand and marketing efforts, and expand existing cultural offerings. Provide more equitable public education and increase the access that young people have to arts education. Foster cross-sector collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue to create new artistic and economic opportunities. Tackle inequality by embedding creative economy growth efforts into every community and county. Page 9 6

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Kent County Summary Item #1. Analysis of research and stakeholder engagement findings: ● SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) to Kent County's creative economy. Responses were receiving through focus groups in Kent County, and reviewed at the time by DAA's Community Engagement Captains in the area. ● Interactive Asset Map of county arts & culture assets. ● Learn more: CREATE-Plan- Kent-County.pdf Page 10 7 CREATE Plan Preview

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Item #1. Final Analysis → Action Plan Informed by final analysis and findings, the Strategic Plan provides 25 actionable recommendations for government partners at every level, leaders in the private sector, and stakeholders within the creative community. Additional Considerations ● Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEA&I) in all creative economy programs. ● Gender equity, cultural diversity, and language accessibility. ● Address the unique needs and opportunities of each county and city. Page 11 8 CREATE Plan Preview

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Item #1. CREATIVE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT Recommendation #2: Establish creative hubs in each county. ● Stakeholders should work together to establish creative hubs in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. ● Special attention should be paid to improving the accessibility of rehearsal spaces in the south of the state. ● Creative hubs should be accessible to all members of the community and proactive in attracting a cross-section of society. Hubs should make a concerted effort to highlight and support the work of BIPOC, Queer, and disabled artists. Image © Biggs Museum of American Art Page 12 9 CREATE Plan Preview

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Item #1. CREATIVE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT Recommendation #3: Update special event and performance- related permits and licenses at the state, county, and city level. ● Implement a renewed policy framework related to the night time economy and the performance & celebration sector. ● Refresh regulations related to liquor licensing, sound ordinances, special event permitting, all-ages ordinances, busking guidelines, and agent of change regulations. Based on the findings of the CREATE Plan regulatory assessment, the following show the regulations recommended for urgent consideration in Dover: ​ Image © Delaware Art Museum ● Sound Ordinance ​ ● Event Permits ​ ● All Ages Ordinances ​ Page 13 ● Agent of Change 10 CREATE Plan Preview

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Item #1. INDUSTRY SUPPORT Recommendation #5: Include the creative economy in statewide business and economic development communications and programs. ● Promote the businesses and sub sectors that form the creative economy to chambers of commerce, export departments, small business development departments, and decision makers in economic innovation and strategic partnerships. ● Work Underway: The Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Plan, Capital City 2030, references the broad goal of a Creative District within the Downtown Dover community. Image © Dover Art League Page 14 11 CREATE Plan Preview

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Item #1. TOURISM Recommendation #9: Develop a cultural economy brand to benefit tourism, economic development, export, and audience development. ● Develop a distinctive image, identity, and reputation that is strategically crafted and communicated to emphasize the state’s cultural, artistic, and creative assets. This image will continue to drive resiliency as the cultural economy bounces back from COVID. ● Give Delaware a unified voice when it comes to its creative economy, and help identify Delaware both nationally and internationally as a place that has a growing and strong arts and cultural scene. ● Each recommendation in this report is specifically designed to contribute to this overall tourism strategy. Image © Freeman Arts Pavilion ● Work Underway: Framework for the Greater Dover Arts Council from City of Dover's Mayor's Advisory Council has potential to be reactivated. Page 15 12 CREATE Plan Preview

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Item #1. FUNDING Recommendation #12: Identify additional revenue streams to support Delaware’s creative economy. ● Identify new funding sources and investment opportunities for the for-profit arts and creative sectors. Image © The Developing Artist Collaboration Page 16 13 CREATE Plan Preview

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Item #1. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Recommendation #21: Identify and promote spaces for the creative economy. ● Repurpose unused or underused spaces for workshops, pop-up retail units and office space for individuals, organizations, and businesses in the creative economy. ● Short-term and pop-up retail units and workshops, as well as mixed use spaces featuring fairs and other types of events, can become part of Delaware’s cultural tourism offering and would benefit long term placemaking efforts. Image © Dover Art League Page 17 14 CREATE Plan Preview

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Learn More Item #1. Visit our website to download the CREATE Plan, view our toolkit, and sign up for the DAA mailing list: delawareartsalliance.org/ creativeeconomy Page 18 15 CREATE Plan Preview

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Item #2. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on June 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. with Council President Neil presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Ms. Hall, Ms. Arndt, Dr. Sudler, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Lewis. Dr. Pillsbury and Mr. Boggerty were absent. Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Marney, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Melson- Williams, Deputy Chief Bashista, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was also present. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 6:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Neil declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. William Faust, 136 Orchard Avenue, addressed members of council with questions and comments. He requested clarification on the city charter, stating that his interpretations suggested council members received raises with each fiscal budget. If this were accurate, he recommended halting those raises due to rising fiscal costs. He referenced a newspaper article about insurance companies providing funds to volunteers and inquired whether hiring paid staff would affect that funding. He noted potential savings since the proposed firefighters were already trained, citing Chief Carey’s estimate of approximately $150,000 for training, equipment, and related costs, which he believes would be lower in the first year if hiring pre-trained personnel. Mr. Faust expressed frustration about budget decisions being made without certainty regarding state and federal funding. He questioned how a motion to hire two (2) firefighters, along with the associated costs, such as benefits, pensions, etc., could be proposed before the budget was finalized. He emphasized affordability concerns, mentioning struggling residents, rising utility costs, such as electric, water, and wastewater rates, and suggested that if new expenses were added, cuts should be made elsewhere, or additional revenue should be sought from large corporations. He noted that they have lost funds from events such as NASCAR and Firefly and questioned how the city plans to generate additional revenue. He emphasized that, as a taxpayer, he wanted his tax dollars to be used responsibly. He requested that, if his questions cannot be addressed during the meeting, they be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next Regular Council Meeting. Vonderlear Smack, 1001 White Oak Road, Apartment #F12, read her statement into the record expressing concerns regarding the rising costs associated with the fiscal budget. (Exhibit #1) INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Robin R. Christiansen. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Neil. Page 19

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Dr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried (Pillsbury and Boggerty 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 requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Mr. Rocha moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Ms. Arndt, and carried by a roll call vote, six (6) yes (Hall, Anderson, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Neil), one (1) no (Lewis), two (2) absent (Pillsbury and Boggerty). PRESENTATION – CAPITAL SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATE (SEAN P.M. CHRISTIANSEN, VICE PRESIDENT, CAPITAL SCHOOL BOARD) Mr. Sean P.M. Christiansen, Vice President, Capital School Board, reviewed the Capital School District Update. After the presentation, Dr. Sudler, speaking on behalf of the Sudler-Mishoe family, expressed pride in the Capital School District, noting that both he and his parents attended Dover High School. He thanked him and the school board, as well as the fire department, for their hard work. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Christiansen stated that the Capital School District is at a turning point and continues to grow. He invited council members to visit any of the buildings, noting that the doors are always open. He also highlighted that the Superintendent, Dr. Victoir T. Cahoon, and the Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Toriano Giddens, are bringing new ideas and moving the district forward. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Christiansen stated that the fire department had regularly participated in career days until about 12 months ago. He noted that the high school provided tables with information and designated days for the fire department’s involvement. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Gene Montano, Director of Secondary Education, explained that fire company recruitment typically involves coordination with school guidance counselors, where recruiters can set up informational tables and provide materials and sign-up information. Similar to military recruitment, the Dover Fire Department is welcome to participate by contacting the counselor or principal. He also mentioned that recruitment opportunities are available at both the middle and high school levels, especially with the addition of programs that help students earn their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and firefighter certifications. The idea is that they want the students to be able to give back to the community. He stated that those certifications not only serve the community by preparing students to become volunteer firefighters and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers but also offer career pathways where students can eventually earn substantial salaries after further training. He noted that it was part of the school’s broader effort to promote college and career readiness through Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Page 20

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 3 Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Montano explained that one (1) of the pathways for Level Two (2) students to become members or volunteers within the local fire department is designed to help them build the necessary experience for attending summer training, give back to the community, and offset some of the costs related to equipment and other expenses. He noted that they would provide transportation and meals for the students to get the training and provide the equipment through the volunteering and application process with the local fire departments. He also noted that it does not have to be with Dover, but it could be with Camden-Wyoming or other locations. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Christiansen stated that the current instructor, Mr. Jason Roswell, has encouraged all of the students to join their local fire departments during the summer. As they come back to school, those students would have more interest in the fire department. Citing Mr. Montano, he stated that the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program and school choice would allow students from Bethany Beach to attend Dover High School for the program, because there is no other program like it in the state. He noted that they have attempted a program in New Castle County with the New Castle County Emergency Service Program, but it only lasted for two (2) years and then failed. He emphasized that they would not let that happen in Capital School District. He also mentioned that the Milford School District is on the verge of implementing Emergency Medical Service (EMS) programs, but there has been no discussion of fire, although the Delaware State Fire School is in the backyard at Dover High School. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Montano stated that the key aspect when they first started the program was to model it after the approach was implemented in Maryland. There was some pushback from the state regarding how they wanted to structure the program. He noted that they adopted a state model but also incorporated Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications to provide students more opportunities to be career-ready upon graduation. He emphasized that the state believed students should have greater chances to secure jobs and begin their careers after finishing school. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Christiansen explained that they were at the end of their first year. He further explained that the program began with the Department of Education’s approval, driven by a curriculum scheduled for implementation by Fall 2024. They started with 86 students, retaining approximately 54, who will now advance to their second year as a new freshman class starts. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Montano stated that next year they would have at least two (2) more classes, and he expects at least 100 students in the pathway. The pathway is projected to have approximately 60 students for whom he has purchased 60 books, complete with digital access and resources. With 458 eighth graders advancing, some will be entering the program, and at least 50 additional students are expected to join at the ninth-grade level. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Montano clarified that results from the program are expected sometime this summer, though more likely within a year. He noted that the results will primarily focus on the students who are joining their volunteer fire departments. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Montano stated that the key process was ensuring open Page 21

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 4 communication and collaboration among everyone. He noted that they have partnerships with the Ambulnz as well as the Delaware State Fire School. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Christiansen explained that videos were key to engaging students. He emphasized that students are visual learners who prefer watching videos over listening to lectures. The strategy was to create an easily accessible video, delivered via email and set as the default view when students opened their laptops. It would also include a QR code to guide them to the next step. Mr. Lewis thanked Mr. Christiansen for the presentation and commended the Capital School District for initiating the program. He also expressed his appreciation to Mr. Montano for coordinating the program. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Christiansen stated that he was aware that the fire department was invited to the senior awards by the counseling department at Dover High School. He noted that he attended the senior awards and ordered the graduation cords from Amazon, not knowing if the students would get them. To his understanding and talking with Mr. Richard Wang, he reached out to a fire officer on Friday morning and asked how they could get the graduation cords. He was told that they could come by the firehouse and pick them up. He mentioned that trying to get into the senior awards was important, as this was done last year. He was aware that there were messages sent out. He was not sure why they did not show up to the graduation on Friday, but they did go to Caesar Rodney's graduation on Saturday. He does not know if it was a staffing problem. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Deputy Chief Bashista congratulated Mr. Christiansen on giving a great presentation. He stated that he would need to check with Chief Carey about Friday evening, and the reason why no one from the fire department showed up for the Dover High School graduation. He noted that the challenge was whether there was staffing available, but those things should be a priority. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Christiansen explained that he and Mr. Roswell, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) coordinator, have discussed plans for next year’s program to include tours of the Dover Fire Station, the Delaware State Fire School, the Kent County 911 Center, and the Dover Police Department. Even though they do not have a police portion of the program, they would need to be aware of what happens on that side, as well as in the hospital. He explained that much of the pre-hospital care that they provide involves Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMTs) transporting patients to the Emergency Room (ER). The students would not know what to expect when they go into the Emergency Room (ER), as it could be chaos, but they are going to be exposed to that. It is in the works for the coming year, and it would be coordinated by the local fire departments. He stated that if they have members in the program from other fire departments, they will try to go to their fire stations as well. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Christiansen stated that there are opportunities for students when they become seniors to join their local fire department, if they go through the program. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Christiansen explained that students could sign up as seniors regardless of which municipality they live in. Page 22

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 5 Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Montano stated that students of any age can sign up, but typically, ninth graders are the ones who usually enroll. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Christiansen explained that the Dover Fire Department accepts individuals starting at the age of 13, while Camden-Wyoming begins at the age of 14 or 15. He noted that age requirements vary among different fire departments. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Montano stated that the fire departments provide additional initial training in coordination with the Delaware State Fire School. Both the Dover Fire Department and the Delaware State Fire School offer on-site training for young participants. This initial exposure helps students, including young children, prepare for emergencies by providing essential skills like Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training and other certifications necessary for their Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification. The goal is to equip them to handle emergencies effectively, whether at home or elsewhere. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Christiansen stated that they have put a lot of time and effort into making this program a success. He noted that Mr. Montano would be retiring on a great note, even though there is still more work to be done, he will be leaving this in good hands for the next person who comes into the position. He also noted that he has two (2) more years on the Capital School District Board of Education, and that he is committed to ensuring the program’s success. This is because it will produce the first graduating class ready for employment, equipped with Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), Pro Board Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications, enabling them to volunteer at their local fire company. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Christiansen stated that they no longer have programs such as the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program because of federal funding. He emphasized that there are background checks that have to be completed for an individual to become a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). They would also need to do a second background check to join their local fire department. He suggested introducing children to firefighting as early as age six (6) or in middle school. His question centered on how to best prepare the next generation of firefighters, because being a fireman is the coolest thing in the world. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Christiansen stated that they are going to do what they can to support the community, whether it be the police department, the fire department, or Habitat for Humanity, the Capital School District is committed to its role as a community partner. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Montano stated that they have a partnership with the Police Athletic League (PAL) through the City of Dover Police Department. This was a proponent of the 21st Century Program. He suggested partnering with the Dover Fire Department and the 21st Century Program to engage elementary students, helping them gain a better understanding and learn how to work with these organizations. He noted that he would like to talk with Chief Carey in the future about how this partnership could potentially develop. He stated that it would help establish an early connection with the middle school and build from there. Page 23

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 6 PRESENTATION – FRIENDS OF THE DOVER LIBRARY UPDATE (JANET CARTER, PRESIDENT) Ms. Janet Carter, President, reviewed the Friends of the Dover Library Update. Responding to Ms. Carter, Mr. Lewis noted that while reviewing the brochure, he did not see her contact information, so he offered his card for her to reach out to him. He expressed strong support for the free little libraries and shared that he recently worked with a constituent in the second district to erect one in Crossgates Park. He mentioned having leftover discretionary funds and had contacted the Finance Director and City Clerk’s Office to explore contributing those funds to purchase another free Little Library. However, since the constituent is not a non-profit organization, he could not directly contribute through her. He mentioned that the constituent had approached him about the lack of a little library in Crossgates Park, which led to the installation of one (1) several months ago. Mr. Lewis expressed enthusiasm about the program and called it phenomenal. He emphasized the importance of placing these little libraries in more parks throughout the city, noting that one (1) park in the Second District still lacks a little library. He expressed interest in further discussions and acknowledged that he may need to coordinate with the Finance Director in order to contribute funds, provided it pertains to purchasing a small library. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Carter stated that she has two (2) small libraries that they have commissioned, that are waiting to be built, and a request to make a third. PUBLIC HEARING – ELECTRIC FUND BUDGET A public hearing on the Electric Fund Budget is required for compliance with the City of Dover Electric Revenue Bonds Resolutions prior to the adoption of the budget. Notice of the public hearing was properly advertised for this time and place. Mr. Shawn Burgett, Systems Operations and Engineer Superintendent, briefed members on the Electric Fund Budget. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Burgett stated that the top three reasons for the rate increase were the cost of purchasing power, along with rising material costs and wage increases. He explained that a major factor in the rate increase was the significant rise in the cost of purchasing power. Additionally, the cost of materials has increased across the board. He also mentioned a wage study that led to substantial pay increases for union workers, approximately 25% over the past six (6) years, which contributed to the higher costs. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Marney explained that the reason the electric line crew’s wages went up substantially was that they have a collective bargaining agreement that includes an increased rate of pay. It will have an impact on the cost of their line crew staffing. She noted that they did have several union negotiations last year that impacted not only last year’s fiscal budget, but this fiscal budget as well. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Marney clarified that the increase was related to wage increases. She noted that at the beginning of January 2026, they would have a health insurance increase and increases related to the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFMLA). She explained that all of these things are impacting the budget, not just for the Electric Department, but citywide, as far as the Page 24

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 7 collective bargaining agreements and the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFMLA). Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Marney explained that the revisions included the addition of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) energy efficiency program, previously approved by council, which was not incorporated into the transmission and distribution budget. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Marney further explained that the inclusion of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) energy efficiency program was only a partial factor in the budget changes. She noted that, as previously discussed in past hearings, there would eventually be a payback or return on investment. She stated that constituents may see lower costs due to reduced energy usage, while the city would benefit from decreased expenses in electricity procurement and power generation. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Marney stated that if constituents use less electricity, their electric bills should decrease accordingly, as lower usage leads directly to lower costs on their bills. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Burgett explained that there was a fund called New Developments used to cover upfront costs for infrastructure in new housing and community developments. He noted that even though the city does not control whether development occurs, the city initially covers those costs, which would be later reimbursed. He also mentioned that the fund has increased significantly. Mr. Rocha stated for the record that PJM stood for Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection. He noted that it was their regional transmission organization that coordinates the wholesale electricity market and transmission system for a large part of the eastern United States, which is where they purchase their power from. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Burgett clarified that $12.6 million was budgeted directly for power. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Burgett stated that the market purchase was set at $12.6 million, and the percentage of energy above hedged amounts was bought at the market price. He clarified that the congestion losses amounted to $17 million. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Burgett clarified that it was what Pennsylvania-New Jersey- Maryland Interconnection (PJM) charges for the energy. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Burgett explained that congestion occurs when transmission lines become overloaded, leading to congestion charges. Line losses refer to the percentage of purchased power that was unaccounted for, typically about 3% to 4% annually, which is caused by aging infrastructure, such as old transformers and utility lines. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Burgett clarified that by upgrading the infrastructure, they should reduce those losses, though there was no guarantee the target loss percentage would always be met. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Burgett clarified that as they upgrade, it brings the number down Page 25

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 8 in theory. He noted that there was a chance that they might not hit that number at a loss. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg reminded everyone that the electric utility operates as an enterprise fund and must cover all expected costs, including reserves and replacements. He highlighted that rising market costs, such as transformers tripling in price, are factored into the energy cost speculation. Approximately 75% to 80% of the utility’s total energy purchases are hedged to protect against future price increases. He emphasized that The Energy Authority (TEA) was highly skilled at hedging, making regular hedge purchases monthly. The utility hedges about 75-80% of its energy purchases to protect against price spikes, with 55% already hedged for the upcoming energy year starting in June. He noted that the hedging reduces market exposure compared to other utilities. Additionally, the utility can adjust rates up or down through a purchase power adjustment provision to reflect actual costs. He stated that they already have about 55% hedged for the upcoming energy year, which starts in June, which would help to stabilize and keep energy costs as low as possible. He explained that their market exposure was significantly lower compared to most Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) or public electric utilities. They also have a purchase power adjustment provision, which allows them to adjust rates up or down based on actual costs. Mr. Hugg explained that when actual costs are lower than estimated, adjustments are made to return savings to customers. However, predicting wholesale energy prices was highly unpredictable due to various factors such as the war in Europe, weather conditions, and malfunctions at the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility in the Gulf, which diverts natural gas either to the market or from the market. He noted that they do their best to estimate both the expected costs and what their demand would be. He emphasized the fluid nature of energy prices, noting warm weather patterns this year, and that demand was down substantially. There was also a cold snap that caught residents by surprise, highlighting how volatile energy prices can be. He noted that energy prices can fluctuate daily, and even multiple times within a single day. He explained that by code and by operation as an enterprise fund, they have to deal with and recognize what those costs are and plan accordingly. They have to maintain a certain level of reserves and have a contingency fund. He noted that there was not a lot of flexibility to deviate from, and that sometimes results in a cost increase. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that the activities were to regulate the available energy, which included determining when plants are taken out of service and what not. The Indian River Power Plant was initially slated for closure, a factor that had been incorporated into their plans. However, due to a capacity shortage on the peninsula, the plant will now remain operational. There were charges involved with bringing it back online, and because it was an inefficient old plant, it cost more to generate. He referenced that recently, President Trump issued an order to keep a Pennsylvania plant open that was scheduled to close, noting that the resulting costs were passed on to public utilities. He explained that situations like this, or unexpected failures, such as those that have occurred at Van Sant Station in the past, are examples of unforeseen events where the contingency fund would be necessary. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Burgett clarified that it would be an appropriate time to use the contingency fund if Van Sant Station was considered down due to an unforeseen outage, and there would be daily charges incurred. Page 26

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 9 Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg clarified that the city faced a $5 million charge due to its inability to meet performance requirements during a past winter peak when the McKee Run Plant was unable to operate. He explained that under the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection (PJM) rules, the city’s power plants, such as Van Sant Station, are sometimes required to run when called upon. If they are called upon and cannot run, penalties may apply, which would be covered by the contingency fund. While running the Van Sant Station can occasionally generate revenue for the city, it does not happen often. He also mentioned that The Energy Authority (TEA), a third-party organization, prepared the city’s electric budget, not the city employees themselves. He noted that he would get back with council to provide information regarding the plant contingencies. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Burgett stated that when they are called upon to run Van Sant Station, there is a potential opportunity for the city to make money. Unfortunately, it is not very often. He also mentioned that the Energy Authority, a third-party organization, prepared the city’s electric budget, not the city employees themselves. The city is relying on The Energy Authority (TEA) to create its budget. He noted that he would get back with council to provide information about the plant contingencies. Responding to Mr. Hugg, Mr. Anderson expressed concern that, unlike in past years when hedging levels reached 70–80% by July during periods of low rates, the current hedging level is below 60%. He questioned the reasons for projecting such uncertain costs and requested more detailed technical justification from The Energy Authority (TEA). He emphasized that these decisions would significantly impact their constituents. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Marney stated that the revenue was considered part of their electric fund revenue resources. It would be applied toward the overall revenue for the electric fund. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that they budget a certain amount of revenue sales as part of the budget process. He noted that they count on a certain level of revenue they would receive from being called upon to run. He also mentioned that there are times when they are called upon a lot, and sometimes they are not. He emphasized that this was a revenue item. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that the amount of money was not significant enough to warrant a full adjustment to the rates on a real-time basis. He explained that the occurrences were very unpredictable. There are times when they could go months without being called. Each day, they would receive a report from The Energy Authority (TEA) estimating whether or not they were likely to run. He noted that trying to adjust the rates based on that variable would be pretty risky. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that the payments come from the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection (PJM). Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that, depending on the form of payment, it can be a check or a transfer from the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection (PJM). Mr. Neil stated that if anyone has read any of the newspapers, particularly in this area, the cost of Page 27

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 10 electricity and the rate increases that are being sought by private companies have risen dramatically. He noted that he had read an article in The Baltimore Sun highlighting the growing concern over the issue. He explained that they were facing two (2) cost factors. The first factor was the cost of delivering electricity to the residents continually, and that cost has increased due to the rising prices of equipment, transmission, and related infrastructure. The second factor is the cost of purchasing power itself, which the cost of power is erratic and has also increased. He noted that when they combine the two (2) factors, it results in a 25% increase in the total cost of providing electricity to the residents. Mr. Neil mentioned that if they did not pay for the power, what would happen, and that would be the issue they face. He explained that they purchased the Smart Energy program to help all of the constituents manage and lower their electricity usage. It provides professional assistance, where experts can go into homes and identify ways to reduce their electricity usage. By doing that, it lowers the city’s cost to get the electricity to the residents. He noted that this was the concept behind the Smart Energy program, and it has worked successfully in other communities as well. He highlighted that since the first quarter of this year, their electric rates have been the lowest in the entire state. The city’s rates are even lower than the next lowest, which has been the electric department. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Burgett stated that they would need to do the calculations and get back to him about where they would stand when the rates were raised. Mr. Neil stated that anyone who wants lower rates and is complaining about the city rates should go elsewhere and see how the rates are in other locations. It is one of the challenges that they face with utilities, whether it is electric or water, the rates are already at a low rate. He noted that when they reach a point where they have excess funds that they did not anticipate, they have provided credits back to residents because they are the investors. Instead of those funds going into the pockets of some fat cat, they go back to the residents, because it should. He believes that is where everyone stands and emphasized that his explanation made sense to them. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg stated that they were one (1) of nine (9) municipal utilities, along with a not-for-profit co-op, a for-profit, and a private utility. He explained that the rates are difficult to compare directly across all of the utilities because various utilities have different structures. Some have seasonal rates, some offer economic development rates, and others have different pricing models. He noted that based on the rates for a typical residential customer, the City of Dover has, for as long as he has been involved, either been consistently the lowest or the second lowest residential electric rate in the state. He also mentioned that the closest comparisons were generally the co-op and, at times, the City of New Castle, depending on how their processes and systems are designed. He further stated that overall, the City of Dover has remained at or near the lowest rate level. Mr. Hugg pointed out that when they have to raise rates or make adjustments, as a member of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) board, there are eight (8) other municipal utilities facing the same challenges. He explained that if they have been following the General Assembly, they tend to impose new regulations on the city almost every year, whether it is related to resource credits or other mandates, and those regulations increase their costs, often in areas where they have very little control. This year alone, there were 25 pieces of legislation Page 28

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 11 pending that deal with electric utilities, including one (1) that was just signed into law that dictates how they are required to handle delinquent accounts. He noted that all of those uncertainties make direct comparisons between utilities difficult. They do not do those calculations themselves. He stated that Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) handles them and publishes a bar chart every month. He highlighted that consistently, they are always at the bottom, meaning they have some of the lowest rates compared to other cities. Responding to Mr. Hugg, Mr. Neil stated that he had heard from Mr. Paul Waddell and that he mentioned with the new rates, they would be the fourth lowest in the state. However, that does not necessarily mean they would remain in that position. He noted that if costs are increasing for them, it is likely that they would also increase for other communities across the state, since the underlying factors driving the increases were not going away. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that the question being asked related specifically to the proceeds from Van Sant Station. He explained that the revenues from Van Sant Station were relatively small, so by themselves, they were not enough to justify any significant rate adjustment. However, he noted that they do have the ability to provide customers with a discount, such as a rebate and a return, and confirmed that a rebate was made last year. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Marney stated that the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) credit that Mr. Hugg was referring to, which, according to the financial policies, they would be reviewing again next year to see if there was an ability to process a credit or return to the customers over a several-year period. In response to Mr. Anderson’s question regarding when they would be evaluating the rates again, she pointed out that the last rate study, which was done in 2023, that study covered projections through the fiscal year 2028. However, she noted that due to changes and the fact that they have realized some savings, they have requested an update to the rate study. After the start of fiscal year 2026, they would be initiating another rate study, and following their financial policies, a rate study should be done every three (3) to five (5) years. She pointed out that they are still within that window. She explained that the last rate study was conducted over a five (5) year period. However, it did not include some of the capital projects that Mr. Waddell would like to have cost out, such as the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. She noted that they included a request for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in the budget, but they decided to turn it down to keep rates as low as possible for the constituents. Since Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) was not included in the previous rate study, had they incorporated it, it would have resulted in a significant rate increase for residents. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Marney emphasized that she would recommend that they approve the request because the rate study that was provided barely covers the costs. She pointed out that the revenue projection at that time was approximately $81 million, to costs of $97,000. Responding to Ms. Marney, Dr. Sudler emphasized that he was looking for a different solution. He noted that he was looking for an alternative that would not place a burden on the taxpayers, especially given these hard times. At the same time, he understood the need to balance the budget, the differences between restricted and unrestricted funds, and how they should reappropriate the funds. He was not stating that it has not been done, but sometimes it does take a little longer to determine the best way to approach a solution. As part of his due diligence as a Page 29

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 12 representative to his constituents, he felt that if they could find a solution, it would benefit both the city and the residents. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Marney stated that they review the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) and work with The Energy Authority (TEA) to ensure that they comply with the city’s financial policies. She noted that according to those policies, the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) is reviewed everyone (1) to three (3) years. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Marney stated that it would not be determined within the Fiscal Year 2026. She noted that it would be projected for the Fiscal Year 2027. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Marney clarified that there was no cost adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Council President Neil declared the Public Hearing opened at 7:52 p.m. William Faust, 136 Orchard Avenue, spoke in opposition to the Electric Fund Budget. He pointed out that he has only heard a lot of talk, but no answers. He noted that when he heard that they had received a refund or rebate but that he had not seen anything come back into his pocket. He also mentioned that when electric rates are being increased because of salary increases, that should have been figured out and not put on the budget of the taxpayer. He emphasized that a budget needs to be made and to live within that budget. He referenced what Mr. Neil stated, and that they should not let so many words move out; that was not the right answer or comment. They are held responsible for holding the line. He stated that he did not care that they had the fourth-lowest rate. If residents are hurting, it does not matter how cheap the rates are. He noted that they had a tax increase of 2%, and utilities and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) fees increased. Mr. Faust stated that he has heard nothing productive from council about how they were going to bring money or revenue into the city. He referenced a comment that he said previously made that they had already lost a race at Dover Downs and that they had lost Firefly. He questioned where the revenue would be coming from. He pointed out that council was concerned about the taxpayers, but he did not see it, and did not hear any specific proposals or any rewards. He highlighted that he has been here since 2002, paying his bills on time, and has never seen any credit on his bill. People are struggling, and while $20 here or $5 there may seem small, it adds up quickly. Speaking from personal experience, he stated that his household expenses have gone up, such as home insurance, car insurance, and liability policy, and now they are discussing adding additional charges for water treatment and wastewater. He questioned at what point would be enough. He noted that he was not trying to be difficult, but it was easy to sit there and state that “They would do this,” or “They would do that,” but if there is no money, then cut something. It is not complicated to do. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Faust stated that he was referring to the Electric Fund Budget, and that it is added up. He noted that it was another pass on to the system. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Faust stated that he wanted them to do their jobs and try to reduce something in the budget. Page 30

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 13 Vonderlear Smack, 1001 White Oak Road, Apartment #F12, spoke in opposition to the Electric Fund Budget. She stated that it was getting worse for residents with increased costs, and the city wants to put a hike on the taxpayers. She noted that no federal funds or stocks were coming to Delaware for non-profits or grants that individuals could use to pay their bills. She referenced Mr. Neil’s comment, suggesting that individuals should leave the city to see how they fare. She mentioned that where they rank should not matter, it was the point of the statement. She noted that they should be advocating for the constituents to keep those rates down. She emphasized that residents voted them into office because they had the best interests of the residents. Mr. Neil emphasized that he did not ask anyone to leave the city but pointed out that it would be more expensive to live in other areas. There being no one else present wishing to speak during the public hearing, Council President Mr. Neil declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:58 p.m. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Neil stated that the first reading of the budget ordinance was tonight. The electric fund goes through the budget ordinance. Lachelle Paul, 55 Glenn Street, spoke in opposition to the Electric Fund Budget via WebEx. She stated that costs are increasing everywhere, but constituents have stated that many of them are on fixed incomes. Residents cannot continue to afford the cost increases. She pointed out that when council was voted into office, residents wanted them to have their best interests at heart. As council, they oversee the City Manager, and it is the City Manager’s responsibility to find cuts and identify ways to avoid passing additional increases onto the citizens, taxpayers, and those who are paying bills year after year. She mentioned that she saw a pattern of taxing and spending. There are constant increases, but no reductions. She asked where they are going to cut their spending and when the City Manager will step up to do his job and find new revenue sources beyond what the city already collects. Ms. Paul pointed out that no additional revenue sources are coming in, and no city could continue to function that way year after year. The city was operating with a top-heavy budget. She also mentioned that there are retired employees and pensioners who need to be paid, and the city cannot allow itself to fall into a deficit so large that it cannot recover. She explained that the city needs to figure out how to bring new revenue into the city. With the budget being so top- heavy right now, that responsibility falls on them. The pension obligations and the increased spending in that area would continue to grow. She noted that if they do not find a solution to fix the budget, people will no longer be able to afford to live in the city. She emphasized that the responsibility lies with them. As far as electric service goes, the residents do not have a choice of who provides their electricity. The industry operates as a monopoly, and there are no alternative providers available to select from. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 12, 2025 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 12, 2025, were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Rocha, seconded by Ms. Arndt, and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen (Pillsbury and Boggerty absent). Page 31

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 14 COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT – May 13, 2025 The Council Committee of the Whole met on May 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with Council President Neil presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Lewis (in at 6:04 p.m.), Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, and Dr. Sudler (in at 6:02 p.m.). Ms. Hall was absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Tholstrup, and Mr. Lewis (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Mr. Iriowen (via WebEx), and Mr. Wilson (Utility), Mr. Garfinkel, and Mr. Shevock, (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). ADOPTION OF AGENDA Ms. Arndt moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. Modernizing Social Media – Alex Peal Mr. Alex Peal, 848 Woodcrest Drive, Dover, explained that his goal would be for city council to set up a platform that would allow citizens to engage with public figures. He explained that too much information gets lost in translation, and having a city-run YouTube or Spotify-style platform would allow residents to hear updates directly from the source. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Peal stated that he could design a platform for the city similar to his own YouTube channel, so that the city council could interact with the citizens. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Peal stated that it does take time to be able to go live on YouTube, but eventually, they would be able to interact with citizens who call in. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Peal stated that the concept is similar to Stream Yard, and they would be able to stream to different platforms. They would also be able to save the audio and upload it to iTunes or Spotify to allow the audience to listen while driving as well. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Peal stated that his YouTube channel is his company. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Peal stated that he had not prepared a contract or budget of what it would cost to build the streaming platform. He explained that he wanted to bring forward the idea, and he would be willing to look into the potential costs. Council President Neil recommended that Mr. Peal put together a presentation covering what he would be able to do and how he would be able to get it done. Page 32

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 15 Mr. Anderson stated that, for clarification, Mr. Peal wanted to bring forward new ideas for council to consider, and he was not originally proposing to be the contractor, which is why he did not have a presentation prepared. Council Reports – April 2025 First District Dr. Pillsbury had nothing to report. Mr. Rocha reported attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony along with the mayor at Delaware Technical Community College’s newly renovated Terry Building. He also attended a tour of the Garrison Oak facility, a transitional housing nonprofit discussion along with Mr. Hugg, and an Inner-City Cultural League title transfer luncheon. He also reported participating with Ms. Arndt in a Downtown Dover Partnership Request for Qualifications (RFQ) committee for a contractor for the Brownfields in the city. He participated in the energy stakeholders’ group with the General Assembly, attended the Governors' Prayer Breakfast and the Governors' Service Awards, had a cybersecurity discussion about MySherpa with Mr. Simmons, Information and Technology Director, and attended the quarterly pension meeting. Second District Mr. Lewis reported assisting the Homeowners Association in Clearview Meadows with establishing a neighborhood watch program. He reported recognizing the nurses at Bayhealth Medical Center, along with the mayor, for National Nurses Week. He addressed constituent concerns on Elm Terrace regarding an array of potholes, which Ms. Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager, is assisting with. Ms. Hall was absent; no report was given. Third District Ms. Arndt reported attending the pre-Dover Days Parade breakfast as well as the Dover Days Parade. She thanked Chief Carey for arranging transportation for herself and Mr. Neil on one of the firetrucks. She attended the Delaware League of Local Government dinners with several colleagues, where they were able to network and learn from other towns and cities. She attended the Downtown Dover Partnership board meeting with Mr. Neil, as well as consultant interviews for the oversight of the Brownfield redevelopment funds with Mr. Rocha. She reported touring the natural gas power plant at Garrison Oak. She also reported receiving notes from Bradford Street residents who are pleased with the outcome of the paving, sidewalk repairs, and flexible pavement that allowed the street trees to remain in place. She thanked the Public Works team for getting those repairs completed. She noted that she is exploring options with a local university to engage students in doing a tree inventory and gap analysis to identify where there are tree health concerns and where replacements are needed. Page 33

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 16 Fourth District Dr. Sudler reported that in April, he spoke with former gang members and drug dealers seeking help to find legitimate employment, noting a growing number of individuals involved in illegal activity are now requesting support to transition into the workforce. He also volunteered at the Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, cooking for both the soup kitchen and the Bishop’s Reception. Additionally, he attended Old Dover Days and hosted a town hall meeting focused on road infrastructure, code enforcement, community relations, and educating constituents about the budget process. He noted that Mr. Lewis attended both the town hall meeting and the Bishop’s Reception, along with Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Anderson, and Mayor Christiansen. Mr. Anderson reported attending several events mentioned by other council members. He shared that he had a Zoom call with Senator Buckson and encouraged other members to join future calls. Senator Buckson is exploring the possibility of securing state funding to establish a Hope Center-style facility at a hotel on the highway currently up for lease. Additionally, he mentioned the potential of converting the old family court building into a service center, noting that it would require discussion with Fourth District constituents, as it could positively impact the neighborhood if implemented properly. He also reported attending two neighborhood watch meetings, looking to form organizations at Holy Trinity Church and the NeighborGood Partners facility, focusing on individuals who resided south of Division Street. He emphasized the importance of utilizing the $5,000 budget to support and encourage neighborhood watch efforts and urged the development of guidelines in the coming months to sustain citizen engagement. He added that they had supported several non-profits through leadership and other actions and noted his attendance at the Delaware League of Local Governments meeting. Dr. Sudler modified his report, mentioning that Mr. Neil attended the Bishop’s Reception. At-Large Mr. Boggerty reported attending the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast and the Sankofa Mortgage Burning. He shared that he serves on the Lead Paint Initiative committee, which focuses on removing lead paint from rental properties and addressing its impact on child development. He also spoke with a constituent about progress on the Kenton Road project and thanked Ms. Duca for responding to a Fourth District resident's request for speed bumps. Additionally, he attended a community meeting at Holy Trinity Church and holds monthly calls with the Lieutenant Governor, state officials, and organizational leaders on various statewide issues. He closed by thanking everyone involved in voting, campaigning, and running the April election. Council President Neil Council President Neil reported attending the pre-Dover Days Parade breakfast, Dover Days Parade and a Zoom meeting with Delaware State Housing Authority Page 34

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 17 (DSHA) on homelessness. He reported addressing a Towne Point constituent's complaint regarding a neighbor commercially repairing cars on a property. Mr. Eddie Kopp, Chief Code Enforcement Officer, has taken legal action against the landlord of the property, who has initiated an eviction notice. He addressed another long-running constituent complaint regarding a house on Williams Street that is in partial repair, with another repair permit set to expire in June. Again, Code Enforcement has ordered a cleanup for the surrounding house, which has taken place, and they will continue to monitor it. He reported continuing to work with a disabled mother of two young children who was misguided into purchasing a flipper house located in White Oak Farms. Mr. Neil reported that he contacted Mr. Paul Waddell and Mr. Jason Lyon regarding a neighbor’s complaint about city bills, and one of the issues has been resolved. He also mentioned ongoing email exchanges with a constituent concerned about an annexation request involving an Acorn Lane neighbor, which was removed from the agenda the previous night. Additionally, he expressed gratitude to Mr. Andrew West, Editor of the Delaware State News, for helping locate a missing obituary notice for the gentleman who lost his wife. The woman will be buried with military honors. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Chairwoman Arndt presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Boggerty moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and unanimously carried. Community Development Fund Guidelines (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Councilwoman Arndt) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Community Development Fund Guidelines. Ms. Arndt explained that the Community Development Fund Guidelines were first introduced in October 2024 and revisited on January 14, 2025, with a draft of the guidelines and application for their review. She acknowledged that the original $10,000 cap was her suggestion, intended to encourage smaller, grassroots projects rather than larger, ongoing ones. While she does not oppose for-profit participation, she emphasized a preference for partnerships with non- profits to preserve a community-focused, grassroots intent. Ms. Arndt clarified that the funding was intended to support the community, not to encourage or support businesses. She explained that if a for-profit was involved, then a non- profit should be the primary partner to receive the funds. She supported flexibility in the funding duration, which could be from 12 months, 18 months, or longer, depending on the project. She recommended handling requests on a case-by-case basis. Page 35

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 18 Mr. Anderson agreed with Ms. Arndt that they should partner with a non-profit rather than involve for-profit entities, as non-profits are better suited to adapt to that type of funding and reporting requirements, helping to avoid potential issues. He emphasized the importance of including partnership guidelines to ensure people do not assume they are ineligible and opt out, which could lead to a loss of community creativity. He emphasized the importance of including partnership guidelines to ensure people do not assume they are ineligible and opt out, which could lead to a loss of community creativity. He also agreed with a 12-month obligation but could always make it renewable. If they needed an extension or another 12 months, because it was a small amount of money. He noted that if there is an original concept, the funding should be capped at $20,000 to get the original version of the community development project to be able to test out pilot programs. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hugg stated that the funding would come from two grant programs. One of the programs is funded by economic development, which is funded by the sales of excess industrial and business properties. It also may be funded by some kind of community event that they hold the proceeds from that. Regarding the use of the funds, he noted that council had ideas for some of the funds that were received, but that they did not have a place to use that money. Placing the funds in the general fund would not be effective. The community development fund was intended to collect any unusual resources to be used for the community's benefit, allowing for a variety of potential funding sources. He noted that, with the use of funds, council initially believed that some of the received funds lacked a designated purpose and simply placing them into the general fund would not be particularly effective or impactful. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hugg stated that they would not be able to pull money from the fund, as the resolution originally reads. He explained that those funds were set aside specifically for those purposes. Council could do whatever they needed to do, but if they were in a significant financial crunch, council could instruct them to pull money to cover a deficit, and all the funds would be available. The fund was designated as a fund to prevent it from being put in the general fund, ensuring better visibility and auditability. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hugg stated that the city has flexibility in allocating funds, noting that they could distribute the monies as they see fit. He noted that over the years, proceeds from property sales and other miscellaneous revenues have been deposited into the general fund unless specifically required otherwise. He mentioned that in a few cases, such as leftover personal funds, there were provisions specifying where those funds must be directed. However, in most instances, one-time or unexpected revenues have defaulted to the general fund. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hugg stated that, to his knowledge, the city has never had an actual deficit. While there have been instances where expenditures exceeded revenues, the city has always maintained a sufficient budget balance carryover to cover all financial needs and avoid a deficit. Page 36

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 19 Mr. Hugg noted that eligible organizations are limited to 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofits, but they would consider allowing partnerships with for-profit organizations if specific guidelines, such as providing names, affiliations, addresses, and a budget description, are met. He emphasized that any proposed use of funds must primarily benefit the City of Dover or its residents. If businesses receive money, the ultimate beneficiary must be a citizen of Dover. He recommended adding flexibility to the guidelines, including requiring proof of property ownership or permission from a manager if a project involves a specific property. He also mentioned that each application should have a City Council member as a primary sponsor to show that the project has serious backing and council support. This would be included as one of the official guidelines. He noted that requiring a City Council member as a project sponsor would not convict council but simply acknowledge their involvement. He noted that the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee could use its existing standing committee structure, since its members meet regularly, to handle application reviews. This would avoid the need to create a new administrative body, with applications being considered whenever they are submitted. The crux would be going through the certification process with the Finance Department. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg noted that although specific guidelines are not yet established to define what best benefits the City of Dover, applicants outside city limits should still be considered if they serve Dover residents. For example, a shelter outside the city helping Dover mothers and children could qualify if most of those served are from Dover. The goal is to avoid discouraging participation solely based on geographic boundaries. Dr. Sudler recommended providing a written example to clarify what the city considers a benefit, noting that the individual interpretations may vary, and a clear definition was needed for eligibility. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg explained that the differing amounts of $10,000 and $20,000 listed on the document were due to him working on separate versions at different times. He clarified that the final amount would reflect whatever council ultimately decided, and that the number would appear throughout the document once a decision was made. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hugg explained that one of the requirements for grant applicants would be to designate a manager or project lead who would be held accountable and ensure compliance with financial requirements. Applicants would need to provide proof of their 501(c)(3) status and bank account information. He mentioned that funding would be issued on a reimbursement basis, meaning recipients must first show proof of expenditures. Additionally, they would be required to submit monthly reports and meet regularly with the controllers. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hugg clarified that someone would be monitoring the funding from the city, with receipts being submitted. They would go through a Page 37

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 20 process just as they do for any vendor. When they make payments, they need an invoice and receipts for materials purchased and then consider reimbursement. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hugg expressed hope that the process functions as a reimbursement process, which would require applicants to demonstrate a value to the city and avoid blank check-type requests. Responding to Mr. Tholstrup, Mr. Hugg stated that they did not include a specific match amount. He explained that some of the language must demonstrate broad community support and describe how they are leveraging other funding sources. He mentioned that those would be the applications that they would look at. He further mentioned that he does not want to increase taxes to require a match because some of the applicants are not going to have a lot of money. Responding to Mr. Tholstrup, Mr. Hugg stated that he had noted two important questions for consideration: whether there should be a maximum amount of money committed and whether there should be a maximum number of grants awarded. He acknowledged that he had not yet determined answers to these questions, as the process remains open-ended. He suggested that there could be an open application window every three or six months, during which a set amount of funds would be made available. Responding to Mr. Tholstrup, Mr. Hugg noted that if it was important, they could require no more than one grant every six months or 12 months, for example. Ms. Arndt stated that grant committees that she has served on, there was a restriction on how often the same entity could come back through to apply for a project. She noted that they should leave some wiggle room for applicants who come through and have a successful project, moving toward the next phase of their project. Mayor Christiansen agreed with Mr. Anderson that the $10,000 grant amount was not realistic and supported increasing it to $20,000. He shared concerns raised during the governor’s initial homelessness collaboration meeting, where it was noted that funds previously allocated for such efforts were mismanaged or lacked proper accountability. He emphasized that, regardless of the funding source, whether American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) or otherwise, there is a duty to ensure transparency and proper use. He referenced how three Delaware mayors walked away from opioid settlement discussions to avoid being associated with certain organizations that received funding. He emphasized the responsibility of the Mayor and Council to ensure public funds are used appropriately and not consumed by excessive administrative fees. While the $20,000 threshold may help prevent this, he stressed the need for strong accountability and oversight. He noted that if the Mayor and Council award money to an organization and malfeasance occurs, the public will likely remember that the Mayor and Council provided the funding, not the individual who misused the funds. Page 38

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 21 Mr. Hugg stated that he has specified within the program the use of a council committee. He noted that it would need to be endorsed by the committee, trying to stay away from full council endorsement because it can get complicated. It would be beneficial to have a standing committee responsible for decisions. Ms. Arndt suggested adopting an established grant program model, such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process. She pointed out that this model includes specific elements such as scoring criteria, a review committee, strict reporting requirements, and thorough record-keeping. By following that model framework, she noted it could help alleviate the concerns raised by Mayor Christiansen. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that the fund currently holds a limited amount of money, with the only deposit so far coming from a single property sale. He explained that the size of the fund, approximately $50,000, may influence decisions on whether to award any grants at this time or wait for additional funding. He emphasized that the fund was never intended to be large, but rather to serve as a tool to support community improvements and provide benefits when unallocated funds become available. Mr. Rocha emphasized the importance of ensuring that the funds are set aside before officially launching the grant program. He agreed with Ms. Arndt’s suggestion that the program should be aligned with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) model, including the use of its established criteria and structure. He clarified that funds would not be distributed to non-profits. Instead, organizations would need to submit receipts for reimbursement, emphasizing that no blank check funding would be issued. He noted that non-profits may apply, but those organizations would need to have the money up front, and some non-profit organizations may not be able to do that. Mr. Rocha expressed support for the idea that for-profit businesses could partner with non-profit organizations to accomplish projects. He agreed with Dr. Sudler about establishing criteria for the types of projects. He suggested that if such partnerships generate ideas benefiting city properties, it could be a valuable addition to the grant criteria. Mr. Lewis shared that the Speedway Children’s Charity, Dover Motor Speedway Chapter SCC-Dover, runs a similar program annually, distributing funds to non- profits statewide. While not limited to the city, they use a helpful resource called GuideStar, a website that tracks all 501(c)(3) entities and provides tax documents, contact information, budgets, and other details. He noted that GuideStar has been valuable in verifying the legitimacy and financial standing of organizations, helping to screen unfamiliar entities effectively. Mr. Anderson stated that the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee has already put in place a general criterion outlined in its code, particularly regarding community development. He mentioned that instead of creating a comprehensive list of acceptable projects, which could limit creativity, he suggested that the applicants align their proposals with the existing criteria and Page 39

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 22 convince the committee of their relevance. He noted that the committee can clarify what they seek by referencing the current code. Mr. Anderson stated that he would like to focus on what they have and what they have developed over the years. He explained that there are two types of funds: The Parkland Reserve and Community Development Funds. The Parkland Reserve is where they put money aside to protect the parklands from developers. The Community Development Funds come from within the local community and are used to benefit and revitalize those areas. These funds often come from the sale of low-cost, dilapidated properties and are reinvested to improve and strengthen the communities. Dr. Iriowen suggested revisiting the Silver Alliances Club project as a reference and using it as a model. He emphasized the importance of following up on Mayor Christiansen’s approach, noting that the focus should not be on who received the money, but rather on holding the responsible council members accountable. Regardless of the amount allocated, he stressed that accountability should remain the primary concern. Ms. Arndt acknowledged that everyone had made valid points and clarified that they were considering a $20,000 amount, not $10,000. She mentioned the inclusion of a timeframe with a possible justified extension and suggested using the current Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process as a model. She emphasized the importance of verifying 501(c)(3) status through GuideStar and clarified that for-profit entities could partner with non-profits. Additionally, she proposed increasing the narrative limit from 50 words (about a quarter of a page) to a full page and stressed the importance of letters of support and leveraging other funding sources. Responding to Mr. Hugg, Ms. Arndt stated that all the necessary information had been provided and should be incorporated into the revised document, which would then be brought back for review. This item was informational, committee action was not required. Ms. Arndt moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Council President Neil presiding. Adoption of Agenda Dr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. Page 40

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 23 Construction Relief Program (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Construction Relief Program. Mr. Anderson offered a few suggestions, emphasizing the need to clarify that the list of criteria is an "or" list, not an "and" list, to avoid confusion for applicants who may think that they need to meet all the requirements. He noted that clarification was important, so eligible individuals are not discouraged from applying. He also stressed the importance of keeping the process simple and accessible, allowing people to easily download the application from the website. He added that the relevant areas should already be in the city's database, and that information should be shared with customer service so applicants can identify which blocks are eligible for the activities. Mr. Anderson emphasized the importance of keeping the unit of activity restricted to a block, explaining that activities, such as events or projects, can impact an entire block, regardless of whether they occur directly in front of a business or residence. He noted that clear and valid criteria have already been established and stressed the need to keep the application process simple and achievable. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that some criteria would be established and provided to customer service, who would then apply any qualifying relief as a credit in the following months. If a business experienced disruption, such as a 50% reduction in foot traffic, it would need to provide proof of that impact. He explained that a document outlining the nature of the disruption, and its effect would be created and then submitted to customer service for processing. Dr. Sudler expressed concern regarding high noise levels under the city's noise ordinance. He noted that the Dover Police Department uses a specific decibel threshold to measure excessive noise and suggested that this standard could be used as a reference point to set parameters for noise-related disruptions. Acknowledging that construction noise can affect areas beyond a single block, he emphasized the importance of defining a clear decibel threshold to guide decisions about providing relief to affected individuals or businesses, ensuring alignment with the existing noise ordinance. Ms. Arndt acknowledged that State Street construction was disruptive but pointed out that residents received no relief for lost sleep. She argued that such quality-of- life impacts are too subjective and difficult to measure. She supported reimbursing businesses for documented financial losses but felt uneasy about addressing quality-of-life issues related to an individual’s sleep habits. Although she sympathized with affected residents, she emphasized that this was progress and warned that tracking such subjective impacts could set an undesirable precedent. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hugg stated that there was no money coming in, but that they would have credit against the electric bill. He explained that if a Page 41

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 24 downtown business met at least one of the established criteria, it would need to demonstrate the impact to qualify. The relief provided would come in the form of a utility credit, not a money transfer. Responding to Mr. Hugg, Mr. Lewis stated that the proposal should have specified the funding source and indicated that the assistance would be in the form of credit. He questioned why, if businesses are impacted by future construction, they would not also request payment plans or similar relief. He raised equity concerns by questioning what support was being provided to customers in other areas of the city, such as Kenton Road, Forrest Avenue, and Saulsbury Road, where major construction projects are also underway. He questioned the advocacy for one group of customers without offering the same support to others who were facing similar disruptions. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Marney acknowledged that he made a valid point about the concern of singling out one group over others. She noted that the level of support or relief should depend on the specific impact experienced in a given area. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Marney stated that she was not in favor of issuing credits, viewing them as what would be considered a “goodwill credit” in the customer service and accounting world. She explained that offering those credits would be a gesture of goodwill toward constituents in response to disturbances. She emphasized that it would be up to council to decide whether or not to move forward with this approach. Mayor Christiansen commended Mr. Anderson’s intentions but emphasized that other parts of the city have also experienced disruptions from construction, such as street paving, without receiving relief. He argued that the temporary inconveniences for downtown businesses and residents do not justify credits, since the long-term benefits, such as improved water, sewer, and electric infrastructure, would enhance property values and quality of life. While expressing his dislike for nighttime construction, he stated that he would be willing to tolerate the disruption if it meant replacing outdated infrastructure and achieving lasting improvements. He stated that by acknowledging the community's concerns for livelihoods and sleep, he stressed that the short-term discomfort would be outweighed by the long-term rewards for those living and working downtown. Dr. Iriowen expressed that there was no reason to compensate individuals who are experiencing temporary disruptions aimed at improving their quality of life. He questioned what criteria would determine who qualifies for compensation. He emphasized the importance of going through the challenges together without focusing on compensation, trusting that there is a brighter future ahead. He cautioned against starting initiatives that they cannot control or complete. Page 42

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 25 Mr. Anderson reminded council that the Construction Relief Program had already been approved, and that the current task was to establish the criteria for implementing it. He clarified that the intent was not to enhance the lives of current business owners directly, but rather the future expansion of downtown. He stated that long-standing businesses that endured COVID-19, economic struggles, and disruptions now bear the weight of their vision. Losing those anchor businesses for the improvement of downtown would be ridiculous. He noted that it was important to establish a positive criterion. He emphasized that economic development is not just about expansion, but also about retention. He stated that there were two goals for economic development and that was to retain existing businesses and attract new businesses. Keeping the businesses that currently exist should be the top priority, followed by efforts to attract new ones. He stated that if they do not keep the current businesses, then they are not going to bring in new businesses because those businesses would see how they treated their existing customers. He believed that the focus was on economic damages, and the original approved proposal addressed those affected businesses. He also noted that while he generally disagreed with Ms. Arndt, some members of council had requested that residents also be included. Mr. Anderson stated that he was comfortable with whatever the majority of council decided, as long as the Construction Relief Program stayed within the $75,000 budget. He acknowledged that there could be a valid case for including residents in the program but emphasized that the focus was on economic survival. He compared the downtown area with areas like Kenton Road, noting that there were not a lot of businesses that were affected by the construction. As well as Forrest Avenue, most of the businesses located there have different outlets and do not have the same economic impact. He noted that Downtown Dover presented a unique situation where there was primarily street parking and sidewalk access, with no shopping centers. The focus was primarily on pedestrians walking to businesses where the sidewalks might be removed. He stated that this was a unique situation demanding unique actions to be taken. Ms. Arndt stated that she agreed with Mr. Anderson’s comments but clarified that she did not support compensating residents for loss of sleep. Her concern was that her previous remarks might be misunderstood. She emphasized that she supports assisting businesses that experience a loss of revenue during the construction period by providing credits toward their city utility bills. She stated that the city owed those businesses support that have fought to remain downtown and that such assistance is reasonable during the disruption caused by construction. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Anderson stated that while the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) officers and the businesses he has spoken with support the initiative, he was not aware of an official vote by the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) board. He clarified that he did not want to claim full Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) support without such a vote. However, the executive officers of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) are unanimously in Page 43

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 26 favor. If a Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) endorsement is desired, he suggested that the matter could be added to the agenda for a vote. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Dr. Sudler stated that it would be the right way to go, especially if the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) were asking for this. The Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) was part of the initial reason why council was doing this. They have a bit more money and are still an entity of the City of Dover. He noted that since grant money was provided to the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), he believes that council should have access to those funds. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Anderson stated that they did check into the grant money and that the grant money was limited to the specific criteria, which would be acceptable since the $1,500,000 did not have to be used for necessary upgrades. The grant would benefit the city's infrastructure, not the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP). Responding to Mr. Anderson, Dr. Sudler suggested that the existing criteria would allow for compensation related to the disruptions, since they were still dealing with structural infrastructural issues and what could be allotted. He noted that if his argument was well-presented and aligned with the criteria, it could be permissible and justifiable, especially since it addressed structural issues and the disruption to businesses. That would support Downtown Dover’s economic vitality. Dr. Sudler suggested pursuing a legal opinion to determine if this approach would be appropriate. Dr. Pillsbury stated that she supported Ms. Arndt’s comments. She noted that individuals work 24/7 and believed that they would have a difficult time compensating people for noise disruptions. She mentioned that everyone tolerates bad things, but there are alternative ways to deal with noise. She mentioned that she does not agree with supporting the residents but understands the issue with businesses. Mr. Hugg stated that they had sufficient time to finalize the details of the Construction Relief Program, as the construction was not scheduled to begin until March of the following year. He emphasized that this provided an opportunity to develop and, if desired, test the program before they carry out the proposal. He noted that the construction would span 12 months, marking it as a significantly longer project than others the city undertakes, such as the Bradford Street repairs. Ms. Arndt stated that she does not believe the financial impact on the city will be significant. She acknowledged that any impact matters but noted that due to phased construction, block-by-block, utility bill credits, the limited number of businesses per block, and many empty storefronts, the overall revenue loss on electric bills would not be substantial. She mentioned that it would be substantial to the property owners, but in terms of the impact on the city in regard to lost revenue, she does not foresee that as being something they should be concerned Page 44

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 27 about at this point. She believes that it was more important to provide relief to the business owners because it represented a bigger issue for those individual owners than for the city’s collected revenue. Mr. Neil stated that without funding from the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), they may face similar challenges in the future. He questioned the support for renters but emphasized that the priority was the business owners. Some of whom might have to close because customers cannot access their locations. He acknowledged that residents living in the area would still need a way to navigate the construction, but the disruption for them would be fairly short. He noted that construction was inevitable, whether it happens now or later. He also noted that the choice would need to be made if it was only going to be just businesses or whether it was going to be on the residents who live there. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Marney stated that because the situation involves public utilities and the provision of credits, it would qualify as a goodwill credit to a customer’s utility account. She clarified that the action falls within their authority and would be in compliance with the bond council. She noted that she would officially confirm this, follow up with an email for verification, and assured that they would comply with the bond council. Dr. Iriowen proposed separating businesses and residents into two groups, recommending that utility bill credits be provided to businesses while discussions regarding residents continue. Mr. Hugg suggested exploring alternative options in coordination with Mr. Anderson, given his strong interest in the matter. He offered to contact the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) for feedback and, if Council agreed, report back in a few months to continue the discussion. This item was informational, committee action was not required. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Shevock moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and unanimously carried. Page 45

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 28 Proposed Ordinance #2025-09 – Amending Chapter 102 – Taxation, Article I – In General, Section 102-1 – Valuation and Assessment (Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director) Ms. Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding Proposed Ordinance #2025-09 – Amending Chapter 102 – Taxation, Article I – In General, Section 102-1 – Valuation and Assessment. Staff recommended that the committee approve Proposed Ordinance #2025-09 and forward it to Council for approval. Mr. Anderson expressed concern about depending on the Kent County Levy Court for future assessments, noting that the assessments were only done when the courts made them. He proposed an amendment to remove the strike-through language and instead have an option to choose either Kent County Levy Court assessors, or a group of assessors, such as mass assessors or a consortium, to handle the responsibility. He explained that as long as the Kent County Levy Court remained current, they would always be the preferred choice, unless they failed to fulfill their duties. However, removing the strike-through would limit options solely to the Kent County Levy Court, preventing the use of alternatives like Tyler Munis. He emphasized wanting to have the freedom to use a backup option if the Kent County Levy Court fails to do its job, so the city would not end up in a lawsuit with them. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Haines emphasized the need to examine the financial differences between the city and county assessments. She noted that the city’s 2025 assessment was based on 2020 data, amounting to $5.1 billion, while the county’s reassessment was at $6.5 billion. However, the county’s figure includes 210 more properties than the city’s records show. She stated that the financial distinction between the city and the county’s assessment would need to be looked into. Ms. Haines explained that the county taxes rental trailers, whereas the city taxes the land they occupy. She also noted the Customer Service team was unable to complete the task for this year and requested that the 2020 evaluation be applied to go for the 2025 tax bill, since it still needed to be evaluated. Dr. Sudler expressed uncertainty about relying on the county for assessments, emphasizing the importance of having the city’s process to account for the criteria. He pointed out the differences between city and county tax variables. He noted that while using the county’s method might generate more revenue for the city. He was not convinced it would best serve their constituents' interests. Ms. Haines reminded the council that the 2020 re-evaluation cost the city $104,550. She noted the ongoing expenses with Tyler Munis, noting that last year’s bill was $17,300. Each time assessments were needed, there was an additional charge of $700 for four hours of work. She stated that requesting an assessment report from Kent County would cost $60 per report, and the annual cost would total $300. Page 46

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 29 Mr. Neil clarified that there was confusion about assessments, explaining that they are based on property sales in the given area, not on whether a home is in the county or city. He expected a significant increase in assessments in his community due to rising home values over the past five years. He mentioned that it was not a question about receiving more money, because the city is revenue- neutral. While some neighborhoods may see higher assessments, others may see little change or even lower amounts if property values are depressed. Mr. Neil also expressed concerns about how Tyler Munis conducted assessments in the community but noted that it had nothing to do with the home sales. He noted that there was miscommunication, which caused fear among residents, but he emphasized that no additional money would be collected beyond what was already budgeted from the assessments. Mr. Anderson reminded everyone that the only reason the amount was $104,000 was that they used to have an Assessor’s office. They did the majority of the assessment work in-house and only contracted for what they could not do. Otherwise, it would have been $500,000. He noted that the cost would probably be more today than five years ago. He explained that the Kent County Levy Court used the same assessment company that the city did, and they received the same type of values. The city and Levy Court both received similar results, if not the same results, but they would just charge the city for it. He noted that if they wanted to use something different than the Kent County Levy Court, then they would need to look back at eliminating the Assessor’s office or be content with the double paying. He also noted that they were just going to use the work they did for the Kent County Levy Court for the City of Dover. They would import the information and then charge the city $500,000 but could get the work done for $60. He emphasized that it was the direction they should go. He noted that if they want to look differently, then he believes that they need to discuss whether or not they should have eliminated the Assessor’s office. That would be a discussion that they could not have due to a timeframe that they are required to meet. He believes the only answer is to take the Kent County Levy Court’s valuation and adjust it accordingly. If residents appeal to the values of the city, then they could make individual adjustments. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Haines clarified that they would take the Kent County Levy Court’s assessments, handle appeals, and then the city would accept their values. She noted that they were considering eliminating the Board of Appeals. Ms. Marney stated that she and Ms. Haines spoke with representatives from Tyler Munis about steps for new assessments for the new year and were referred back to the county. She referred back to Mr. Anderson’s comments that the same data would be used for the assessments. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Marney stated that the double taxation occurred because residents who live in both the county and city would pay both the county and city tax bills. It was not based on the assessed value. She explained that Page 47

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 30 regardless of whether the city uses its values or a different assessing company, it would still rely on the county’s values, and the issue of double taxation would remain due to the nature of tax design. In her opinion, they do have work to do to use the county values that Ms. Haines demonstrated, but it would save the city a significant amount of money. Not only by using the same assessment company, but also by maybe having to employ an Assessor’s office. She noted that it would be a council decision, and she supported using the county’s values. She also noted that there would be some reconsideration in doing away with the Board of Assessment Appeals so that the city still retained control over whether it issues a senior tax exemption, disability exemption, or an exemption for a non-profit. Responding to Ms. Marney, Dr. Sudler stated that he knew that it was double taxation and understood the concept. He was focusing on that when it comes to property taxes and property assessment, what they are being taxed on, the assessment drives what the owners are getting taxed for their property. He noted that the city was charging him less than the county was, and he had the same amount of property. He explained that if the city could charge him between $1,500 to $2,000 less than the county, but if the city used the county’s criteria, his costs would increase by that amount. He emphasized that this was what he was discussing about the financial distinction between the county and city taxes. Dr. Sudler stated that he would be more in favor of staying with the city and having the city pay the cost. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Marney stated that there would always be a difference between county and city taxes. She explained that the city’s value at the moment was less than the county’s because the city’s last assessment was in 2020. If they were to do an assessment today, it would be more than or equal to what the county’s value stated. From reading Ms. Haines' proposal, she noted that it was not proposed that they implement the county values for Fiscal Year 2026. She stated that Ms. Haines is proposing to implement the county values in Fiscal Year 2027. She mentioned that it allows Ms. Haines' department time to evaluate the differences between what the county lists versus what the city has. She further mentioned that the county was currently assessing the mobile homes in Kings Cliff. She noted that the county was assessing the mobile homes, but that the city only assessed the land. She explained that it was not in the code that they assessed those buildings. To adhere to Mr. Neil’s point, it is a land lease community. The city was not currently taxing them. There were only certain land lease communities in their area that they taxed. She noted that Ms. Haines might present a proposal to council that could generate additional revenue for the city. Since they were using the 2020 assessment, the gap would eventually close as the county updates its assessments, regardless of whether the city or county values are used or who pays for the assessor. Mayor Christiansen stated that Ms. Marney was correct that the values would eventually blend and that Fiscal Year 2027 was a good target date. He did have some concerns. He noted that when Mr. Crawford Carroll was mayor, they tried to get a separate service function budget established so that the services that the Page 48

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 31 county provided to everyone would be duplicated within the city, with planning inspections, the assessor’s office, and other services. They wanted a refund, and it never came about. He mentioned that when they receive their county tax bill, the county taxes are a minimal part of that bill. The real impact is the school taxes, which are required by Delaware law to be collected by each county. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend that the committee approve Proposed Ordinance #2025-09. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil. Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Rocha stated that Mr. Anderson was going to move forward with the amendment, so there would be a change to the original ordinance. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend that the committee approve the amended Proposed Ordinance #2025-09 to restore the strikeouts in lines 13 and 14 after the words Levy Court. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Rocha moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote and carried by a roll call vote, six (6) yes (Hall, Anderson, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Neil), one (1) no (Lewis), two (2) absent (Pillsbury and Boggerty). Mr. Anderson moved to recommend adopting the amended Proposed Ordinance #2025-09, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Rocha moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote and carried by a roll call vote, six (6) yes (Hall, Anderson, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Neil), one (1) no (Lewis), two (2) absent (Pillsbury and Boggerty). Proposed Ordinance #2025-10 – Amending Chapter 2 – Administration, Article V. – Finance by adding Sec. 2-426 – Credit Card Processing Fees (Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director) Ms. Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding Proposed Ordinance #2025-10 – Amending Chapter 2 – Administration, Article V. – Finance by adding Sec. 2-426 – Credit Card Processing Fees. Staff recommended that the committee approve Proposed Ordinance #2025-10 and forward it to Council for approval to charge $3.25 per credit card transaction. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Haines stated she would need to research which municipalities have the lowest and highest credit card fees. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Haines stated that the ultimate goal was to recoup the overall expense. She noted that they have approximately 153,000 electronic Page 49

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 32 payments per year, so at $3.25, that would cover $497,250 of the cost. The city would still be responsible for $152,000. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Haines stated that going up to $3.50 or $3.75 would be open for discussion. Dr. Sudler stated that he would like to see the numbers if they were to go up $3.75, and how that would impact their costs. He believes that would be doable because ATM transactions are at least $3.50, and that $3.75 would help collect some of the accrued financial hardships. Ms. Arndt stated that she was in agreement with charging a fee and that it had been discussed several times before. She does not see this as a burden to the constituents because they have other options. Constituents do not have to pay by credit card, they can pay by direct debit, cash, or check directly to the city. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Ms. Haines stated that this was a reason why they wanted to go with a flat rate, because the flat rate pricing simplifies calculations for them, as they pay the same fee for every transaction. She noted that there was a credit card limit of $5,000 per swipe. Some businesses have an exception that can go over the $5,000 limit. She mentioned that Senate Bill 89, which was still in progress, could prevent charging any fees on credit card transactions exceeding $1,500. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Ms. Haines clarified that Senate Bill 89 would impact them because they would not be able to charge a fee. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Ms. Haines stated that Senator Russell Huxtable and Senator Bryan Townsend believed it was a good idea to come up with Senate Bill 89. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Ms. Haines stated that Senate Bill 89 does not clarify a benefit to protect the consumer from having to pay a fee for a credit card transaction. Ms. Arndt supported the $3.25 and $3.50 fees and suggested working with key account specialists to encourage larger account holders who pay by credit card to switch to other payment methods to avoid processing fees. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Haines clarified that a fee would apply to online credit or debit card payments, but there would be no fee for payments made in person with cash, check, money order, or for those using auto withdrawal. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Haines stated that no additional fee would apply if a checking account was used for payment, as long as a debit card was not used. Page 50

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 33 Mr. Lewis stated that the information should be shared with the public through Ms. Sass’s office to ensure transparency and prevent anyone from claiming they were not aware. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Haines explained that due to COVID-19, more individuals began paying bills with credit and debit cards instead of in person. Which led to reduced staffing in the cashiers. While online check payments avoid fees, small credit card transactions, such as $1.00 to $5.00 incur high processing costs. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Haines stated that the city’s bank and credit card fees totaled $650,000 in last year’s budget. Mr. Neil stated that credit card companies offer different rates and questioned whether a Request for Proposal (RFP) should be done to find a better deal for the city. He emphasized that they should fight Senate Bill 89, saying it does not make sense, and noted Ms. Arndt’s point that there were alternative payment options. If there is a chance to get a better break from a credit card company for handling transactions, then they need to look for that. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Marney stated that the last banking Request for Proposal (RFP) was conducted five years ago. She noted that a banking Request for Proposal (RFP) is typically conducted every three years. She noted they are nearly tied into using the merchant service providers with which the city currently has credit card services. Due to their constraints with the utility billing and financial software, there were only a few merchants that could work with the accounting software companies that the city uses. She mentioned that she has looked into other credit card companies to handle transactions. Mr. Neil moved to recommend accepting the staff recommendation of Proposed Ordinance #2025-10 with a provision to increase the credit card transaction fee from $3.25 to $3.75. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury. Responding to Mr. Garfinkel, Ms. Haines stated that the dollar amount for the transaction would include the amount of the bill plus the $3.75 credit card transaction fee. Responding to Mr. Garfinkel, Ms. Marney explained that credit card fees vary based on the payment method and depending on the card type, ranging from 2% to 3%, with Visa at 1%, while Mastercard, Discover, and eChecks have different rates. Typically, a 2% charge per sale based on the sale amount, which is the gross sale multiplied by that percentage, would be what the city’s merchant charge is. She noted that in addition to the percentage, the city pays an administrative fee, so the flat fee was based on taking the gross number of online transactions, which was not the dollar figure, but the quantitative number. This would factor into what the city spends per year on the credit card fees to establish a flat fee rate. She also mentioned that Ms. Haines has been spending a lot of time working with credit card companies to ensure that it was enforced and while being compatible with Page 51

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 34 their current accounting software and public portals to customers. The recommendation that was brought forth was the best path forward, as to a flat fee versus a percentage fee. Mr. Neil moved to recommend accepting the Proposed Ordinance #2025-10 with a provision to increase the credit card transaction fee from $3.25 to $3.75 as the approved credit and debit card transaction fee, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Rocha moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote and carried by a roll call vote, six (6) yes (Hall, Anderson, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Neil), one (1) no (Lewis), two (2) absent (Pillsbury and Boggerty). Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Rocha moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried by a roll call vote, six (6) yes (Hall, Anderson, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Neil), one (1) no (Lewis), two (2) absent (Pillsbury and Boggerty). MONTHLY REPORTS – APRIL 2024 By motion of Mr. Rocha, seconded by Ms. Arndt, the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda (Pillsbury and Boggerty absent): City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report City Manager’s Report Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report Fire Chief’s Report Police Chief’s Report APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT NEIL (DEFERRED DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MAY 12, 2025) By consent agenda, Mr. Rocha moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote and carried by a roll call vote, six (6) yes (Hall, Anderson, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Neil), one (1) no (Lewis), two (2) absent (Pillsbury and Boggerty). Page 52

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 35 COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee – Councilman David L. Anderson Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee – Councilwoman Tricia K. Arndt Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee – Councilman Andre M. Boggerty Utility Committee - Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. CITY CHAPLAIN – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Elder Ellis B. Louden CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilman Andre M. Boggerty Councilman Fred A. Neil Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN BOARD – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB BOARD) – ONE- YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. POLICE PENSION PLAN – RETIREMENT COMMITTEE – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS – ONE- YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Tricia K. Arndt Councilman Roy Sudler, Jr. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury Councilwoman Donyale M. Hall KENT COUNTY TOURISM BOARD – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Donyale M. Hall Page 53

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 36 KENT ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS – ONE- YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Mayor Robin R. Christiansen (Council President Designee) HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION LIASON – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Donyale M. Hall CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE – (LIASON TO KENT COUNTY) – ONE- YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Mayor Robin R. Christiansen Council President Fred A. Neil Councilwoman Tricia K. Arndt Councilman David L. Anderson Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager CENTRAL DELAWARE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LIAISON – ONE- YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury Councilwoman Donyale M. Hall EDUCATION LIAISON – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury HEALTHCARE LIAISON – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury DOVER AIR FORCE BASE (DAFB) LIAISON – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2025 Councilman Andre M. Boggerty COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilman Andre M. Boggerty UNSHELTERED AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING LIAISON – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. HIGHER EDUCATION LIAISON – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Tricia K. Arndt CODE BOARD OF APPEALS – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury Page 54

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 37 Councilman Roy Sudler, Jr. Council President Fred A. Neil 2024/2025 ANNUAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SUBCOMMITTEES – RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANDERSON AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS (DEFERRED DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MAY 13, 2024) By consent agenda, Mr. Rocha moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote and carried by a roll call vote, six (6) yes (Hall, Anderson, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Neil), one (1) no (Lewis), two (2) absent (Pillsbury and Boggerty). LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE William Garfinkel (Recommended by Chairman Anderson) Daniel T. Shevock (Recommended by Council President Neil) PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE Michael Tholstrup (Recommended by Chairwoman Arndt) Michael W. Lewis (Recommended by Council President Neil) SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Vonderlear Smack (Recommended by Chairman Boggerty) Chanda P. Jackson (Recommended by Council President Neil) UTILITY COMMITTEE Esosa Iriowen (Recommended by Chairman Rocha) Michael Pugh (Recommended by Council President Neil) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-07 – APPROVAL OF THE 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ACTION PLAN The City Clerk read the following Resolution into the record: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Dover is entitled to $321,933 through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program; and WHEREAS, the City of Dover has prepared the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, in accordance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines, that serves as the primary planning document for identifying and meeting the housing and community development needs for the low and moderate-income residents of Dover; and Page 55

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 38 WHEREAS, the City of Dover is in favor of utilizing the Community Development Block Grant funds for the community development purposes in accordance with the National Community Development objectives of benefiting low and moderate income families, eliminating slums and blight, and meeting other community development objectives; and WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the City of Dover to submit a Consolidated Plan and an Action Plan for Application for Federal Assistance including the proposed use of funds and including certain certifications and policies to obtain its $321,933 entitlement; for eligible activities; and $18,000 in Program Income. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council approve the 2025-2029 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and application for Federal Assistance included in the Consolidated Plan, along with certifications and policies attached and authorize its forwarding to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for consideration. ADOPTED: June 9, 2025 By consent agenda, Mr. Rocha moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote and carried by a roll call vote, six (6) yes (Hall, Anderson, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Neil), one (1) no (Lewis), two (2) absent (Pillsbury and Boggerty). SETTING OF ELECTRIC, WATER, AND WASTEWATER RATES AND TARIFFS Mr. David Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the Electric, Water, and Wastewater Rates and Tariffs. Ms. Arndt moved for adoption of the Electric, Water, and Wastewater Rates and Tariffs, seconded by Ms. Hall. Ms. Arndt stated that they hire independent firms with expertise in setting, modeling, and projecting rates to ensure that they can continue to provide those essential services to their constituents. She pointed out that none of them want to raise rates, but unfortunately, these are the times they are living in, and everything is going up. The city cannot maintain the previous rates and still make necessary repairs, complete upgrades, and provide the level of service the constituents have come to expect. She emphasized that it was not her desire to raise rates, but at this point, there was no alternative. She noted that it was a very trim budget and felt that they had done their best, and that she stood by the rate as presented. Ms. Arndt moved for adoption of the Electric, Water, and Wastewater Rates and Tariffs, seconded by Ms. Hall, and carried by a roll call vote, five (5) yes (Hall, Neil, Arndt, Rocha, Anderson), two (2) no (Sudler and Lewis), and two (2) absent (Pillsbury and Boggerty). IMMIGRATION POLICY CLARIFICATION (MAYOR ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN) Mayor Christiansen reiterated a statement he originally made on January 27, 2025, and reissued the statement, addressing the relationship between the City of Dover and Federal Immigration Page 56

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 39 Laws (Exhibit #2). Before addressing his statement, he mentioned that he had been repeatedly asked about Chief Johnson’s presence at Legislative Hall. He explained that Chief Johnson attended committee meetings concerning laws affecting enforcement and public conduct, and each time, Chief Johnson did so with his support for the immigration policy. REMOVING PROPERTY FROM THE 10-YEAR TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM (ALLISON HAINES, INTERIM CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTOR) Ms. Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director, briefed members on Removing Properties from the 10-year Tax Abatement Program. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Haines stated that she would get back to him with more information regarding the Kent County assessment. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Haines stated that the tax abatement was originally given to the National Council on Agriculture. When the property was transferred, the abatement should have been removed, but that was not caught at the time. She noted that the 10-year period would have expired next year, but since the error had been identified, the abatement was being removed a year early. Ms. Arndt moved for approval of the Removing Properties from the 10-Year Abatement Program, seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Pillsbury and Boggerty absent). FIRST READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-09 – AMENDING CHAPTER 102 – TAXATION, ARTICLE I – IN GENERAL, SECTION 102-1 – VALUATION AND ASSESSMENT (ALLISON HAINES, INTERIM CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTOR) Council President Neil reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government,” or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. Final action by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of June 23, 2025. Ms. Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2025-09 – Amending Chapter 102 – Taxation, Article I – In General, Section 102-1 – Valuation and Assessment. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Haines stated that she would get back to him with more information regarding the Kent County assessment. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Haines clarified that their reassessment will occur every five (5) years, and they would follow through with Kent County. She noted that was the reason the specific years were included in the ordinance. She also mentioned that next year would be the first year using Kent County’s assessed values, and the county’s next reassessment was scheduled for 2029. 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: Page 57

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 40 ORDINANCE #2025-09 – AMENDING CHAPTER 102 -TAXATION, ARTICLE I – IN GENERAL, SECTION 102-1 – VALUATION AND ASSESSMENT. FIRST READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-10 – AMENDING CHAPTER 2 – ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V. – FINANCE BY ADDING SEC. 2-426 – CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES (ALLISON HAINES, INTERIM CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTOR) Council President Neil reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government,” or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. Final action by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of June 23, 2025. Ms. Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2025-10 – Amending Chapter 2 – Administration, Article V. – Finance by Adding Sec. 2-246 – Credit Card Processing Fees. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Hugg stated that they have been communicating through the Delaware League of Local Governments (DLLG) regarding a series of bills that raised concerns for them. He noted that a particular reason that they were looking at having an effective date of September was that if, for some reason, one (1) of those bills passes, then they would need to revisit and either amend or choose not to move forward with the ordinance. The bill puts a ceiling on the amount a jurisdiction could charge as part of a utility or other municipal bill. 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 #2025-10 – AMENDING CHAPTER 2 – ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V. – FINANCE BY ADDING SEC. 2-426 – CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES. FIRST READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-11 – FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 CITY OF DOVER BUDGET ORDINANCE (DAVID HUGG, III, CITY MANAGER) Council President Neil reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government,” or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. Final action by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of June 23, 2025. Mr. David Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2025-11 – Fiscal Year 2025/2026 City of Dover Budget Ordinance. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that council was entitled to the same raise that non- bargaining employees receive on an annual basis. He clarified that the raise was set at 4%, but council members could choose to decline it either individually or collectively. If they did so, the corresponding amount would simply be removed from the budget. Page 58

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 41 Mr. Lewis stated that he had previously raised the issue about receiving a raise and had written an op-ed in the newspaper where he respectfully declined the raise. He noted that he was informed that he had to accept it, and as a result, to this day, any additional monies that he has received have been donated to a non-profit organization. He stated that it has been the approach he has taken. He stated that if there was a new option or alternative that could be done to please let him know. He emphasized that he would not be accepting the raise for the next fiscal year and respectfully declined. Ms. Marney stated that, with respect to Mr. Hugg’s comments, if council as a whole were to remove the pay increase, a motion would need to be made on the floor. She explained that if the increase was included as part of the budget, individual members could not reject the pay increase on their own. because it is part of the budget. She pointed out that it was the situation that they encountered last year. Mr. Rocha made a motion to remove the Fiscal Year 2026 4% pay raise for members of City Council. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Marney stated that they would need to review the calculations and get back to council with the total dollar amount. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that council could take their current compensation and multiply it by 4% to determine the amount of the increase. He cannot recall the exact figure offhand, but that Council President would receive the largest increase, while other council members would all receive the same amount. Mr. Anderston stated that he would not have an issue if the funds from the pay increase were redirected toward the fire department grants. He mentioned that he would like to know the exact amount because it would be estimated at a few thousand dollars. He pointed out that knowing the precise figure was important when making the decision, especially given the public policy implications. He explained that the charter was designed to match the pay increases of non- bargaining employees for a few reasons. It was to prevent the need for a large increase later to do a catch-up and to adjust to keep pace with the current wages. He noted that the raise was not designed to be significant, but rather it keeps council’s compensation aligned with the non- bargaining employees, just like everyone else, so there was no special treatment. He highlighted that it was a public policy decision. Mr. Anderson was open to declining the raise for a year if those funds could be redirected to something such as firefighters' needs. He emphasized that he had a real policy problem if they made that a habit because that approach would lead them back to the problem the charter was designed to prevent. He noted that moving away from the charter’s guidance was a bad policy choice. He also mentioned that the wisdom embedded in the charter was the right path and believed it was important to keep that in mind. Ms. Arndt concurred with Mr. Anderson, noting that there was sound logic behind the policy when it was established. She pointed out that the amount was not significant, and that it would not be sufficient to address any budget shortfalls. She viewed the pay raise as largely symbolic and suggested that the matter be revisited next year without making any changes as a matter of Page 59

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 42 policy. She emphasized that she was willing to forego the increase. Mr. Neil stated that as Mr. Lewis has done, he has taken the excess funds and managed to give back to the community. He reminded members of council that he voted against the increase to begin with, but that was another story to be told another time. Dr. Sudler stated that for nearly 20 years, before the recent raise, they were only receiving $7,000 a year to serve their community in the position they serve. He could not speak for all of the council members, but the position requires a significant amount of attention. He noted that if they are truly doing their job and staying connected with their constituents, it demands enormous time and dedication, such as attending meetings, being prepared, and more. He mentioned that he was not retired, as well as a few other council members, though some members are retired. In that context, they should not feel bad about the compensation they receive. That being said, he does agree that the raise was largely symbolic, and right now, several constituents are facing real hardships, and they need to be mindful of that. He noted that he would be in support of it this year, but he did not support the idea of giving back money that they have earned overall. He felt that all council members had earned their compensation, and as mentioned before, when he was Council President in 2021, they were only receiving $7,000 annually. He highlighted that the amount was below the minimum wage for professionals who dedicated their time to respond to constituent concerns. He stated that he would support the symbolic gesture of standing with their constituents during hard times. He noted that for this year, he would not need that increase, but these are hard times for everyone. He concurred with Mr. Anderson that this should not become something that they do regularly. Ms. Bennett stated that Mr. Rodriguez had pointed out that the pay increases were now in the charter, and any changes to the charter would have to be approved by the General Assembly. Mr. Hugg stated that, according to the Code of Ordinances, City of Dover, Delaware, Section 2- 20. (a)(2), Councilmembers generally. Each council member shall receive an annual salary of $18,000.00 (FY 2023). The council president shall receive an annual salary of $23,000.00 (FY 2023). He noted that the minimum increase, not including any cost adjustment made last year, was roughly $7,000, which was not a large amount. Mr. Rodriguez stated that the amendment made by the General Assembly to their charter required that any further changes must also be made by the General Assembly. The City of Dover cannot make changes through any type of action by council. Mr. Lewis mentioned that with respect to the Mayor, he recalled not long after everyone received raises, the Mayor issued a proclamation, stating that he would not accept any salary until 2027. He asked if council would be able to do something similar and if Mr. Rodgrieuz could look into the matter. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Rodgrieuz stated that he would check the charter and let Mr. Neil know what his findings were. Mr. Rocha suggested that the motion be withdrawn and that any action be postponed until the final reading of the budget. Page 60

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 43 Mr. Rocha rescinded his motion to remove the Fiscal Year 2026 4% pay raise for members of City Council. Ms. Arndt rescinded her second for Mr. Rocha’s motion. Mr. Anderson suggested that they could raise an amendment at this stage and let it lie with the ordinance. He noted that then they could address or dispose of it at the next meeting during the final reading. That way, they would have the necessary information before making a decision. Ms. Bennett stated that it would be easier to withdraw the motion. She noted that if they determine that it can be done, they could revisit it. She referenced Mr. Rodriguez's comment, pointing out that, according to the language in the charter, once council's annual salary was established in Fiscal Year 2023, all future council pay raises would be tied. Dr. Sudler asked that, since there was a motion on the floor and it was properly seconded under Robert’s Rules, it should need to be formally rescinded. He noted that they could not vote on the motion because it was governed by the charter. Based on his limited knowledge of parliamentary procedures, he stated that the motion would need to be rescinded. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Neil stated that, to his understanding, Mr. Rocha withdrew his motion. Responding to Mr. Neil, Dr. Sudler stated that the motion was not withdrawn; it was left on the table. He noted that under parliamentary procedures, a motion that has been properly made and seconded requires a vote. Since no action can be taken until they receive the necessary information regarding the charter. Mr. Rocha rescinded his motion. Ms. Arndt rescinded her second for Mr. Rocha’s motion. Mr. Neil stated that the motion was off the floor for now and can be brought back if they determine what action can be taken. 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 #2025-11 – FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 CITY OF DOVER BUDGET ORDINANCE. CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Hugg had no announcements. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mayor Christiansen stated that by resolution of council, he had requested that the mayor’s salary be frozen at the amount it was for the last fiscal year. He noted that any changes would require a unanimous vote of council in 2027, emphasizing that it was a Page 61

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 44 point of clarification. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Lewis stated that he wanted to obtain the particulars to see if council could take similar action. Mayor Christiansen announced several upcoming events that are coming to Dover. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the city is hosting a Comic-Con downtown. On June 21, 2025, a Juneteenth celebration with a parade will take place on the Legislative Mall. The African American Festival, sponsored by former Councilman Rubin Salters and Positively Dover, is scheduled for June 28, 2025. The Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration Parade and fireworks will be held downtown on July 4, 2025. Additionally, an Elvis Presley tribute concert will be performed at the Schwartz Center for the Arts at 7:00 p.m. on June 20, 2025. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Anderson reported that the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) will hold a Capital City 2030 community update on Thursday, June 26th, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Hive, 28 West Lockerman Street. The event will share updates on key projects, including a mobility center, the mixed-use redevelopment of 120 South Governor’s Avenue, Loockerman Streetscape enhancements, and more. The event is open to the public with no RSVP required. He wanted to encourage individuals to show up. Mr. Anderson explained that these developments aim to increase Dover’s taxable property base over time, helping to broaden the city’s tax base. He stated that it was reported that development of the Garrison Tracts is underway, which will add hundreds of millions of dollars to the city’s tax base, contributing to significant growth. He encouraged residents to attend the upcoming community updates on these developments. He highlighted that a tribute is to be made to the United States Army, which will celebrate its 250th birthday on June 14th, 2025. He noted that the Army was recognized as the oldest institution defending freedom in the world, having played a crucial role in shaping the United States and impacting global freedom, technology, and prosperity. Mr. Lewis reported that he had assisted and coordinated a neighborhood watch in Clearview Meadow, a development in the Second District, last month. He mentioned that if any council members were interested in starting a neighborhood watch in their areas, to let him know and he would share the information. He noted that he has been contacted by a few other communities in the Second District interested in the neighborhood watch program. It is a very resourceful initiative, which is coordinated with the Dover Community Policing Unit. He noted that they attend the meetings and provide valuable insight. Ms. Hall added to Mr. Anderson’s comments regarding the Army celebration, noting that June 12 also recognizes women’s service in the military. She expressed gratitude to all women veterans for their service and sacrifice, sharing her own pride in having served her country. Mr. Neil addressed the fact that he was accused of telling individuals that they should leave the city. He clarified that he was warning them that if they did leave, they might be unhappy and would have to pay the moving and processing costs to return to Dover. The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Page 62

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Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 PAGE 45 ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by the City Council during their Regular Meeting of June 9, 2025, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /AB Exhibits Exhibit #1 – Statement from Vonderlear Smack Exhibit #2 – Mayor Christiansen’s Letter for the City of Dover’s Relationship to Federal Immigration Laws Page 63

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Item #3. Board of Assessment Appeals May 29, 2025 The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order at 9:00 A.M., by Chairman William Garfinkel. Board Members present were Chairman William Garfinkel, Board Members Doug Doyle and John Davis. Staff present were Interim Customer Service Director Allison Haines, Ryan Zuck, Tyler Technologies and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart. Agenda Additions/Deletions By unanimous vote, the agenda was approved as presented. Exempt Requests Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Location: Exempt Request: 106 Willis Road $28,400 108 Willis Road $28,400 229 Cecil Road $14,000 411 Collins Drive $38,900 423 Collins Drive $39,200 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS An exemption request for the above-mentioned properties was submitted to the Assessor’s Office. Once these properties are complete and the ownership is transferred, the properties will be added back to the tax roll. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed. Ms. Stark, Finance Director, represented Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity. Ms. Stark started by telling the board that the organization is planning to build a duplex on the properties located at 106 & 108 Willis Road. Construction should start during the winter of 2025. She told the board that owners for the duplex have already been selected. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the exempt request for 106 & 108 Willis Road; Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 1 Page 67

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Item #3. The next property on the agenda was 229 Cecil Street. Ms. Stark said that construction has already begun for this property. She explained that before construction on those projects can even begin, families must be selected. That way the organization knows how many bedrooms are needed. Mr. Doyle made the motion to approve the exempt request for 229 Cecil Drive, which was seconded by Mr. Davis. Motion carried 3-0. Next on the agenda were the properties located at 411 & 423 Collins Street. Ms. Stark said that construction on those two properties is scheduled to begin in the fall. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the exempt request; Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Harvest Christian Ministries Inc. Location: Exempt Request: 113-115 N DuPont Hwy $600,600 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office. Mr. Branch, who is the pastor for the church, was present for the hearing. He told the board that his church had been using a local school for their services. Mr. Branch has already met with the City planner and Fire Marshall and is currently waiting for funds to start construction on the building. Mr. Doyles asked if the buildings located on the property are empty. Mr. Branch said that the buildings have been cleaned out with the help of his organization. Mr. Doyle asked what number of people the future church would accommodate. The pastor told him that per the Dover Fire Marshall, the church should be able to service about 2 Page 68

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Item #3. 100 people and will also have a small kitchen in the back. Mr. Davis asked if there will be other activities held on the property, such as a nursery. M. Branch mentioned that they might offer Sunday school but had nothing else planned. Mr. Doyle made the motion to accept the exempt request which was seconded by Mr. Davis. Motion carried 3-0. Children Advocacy Center of Delaware Location: Exempt Request: 615 S DuPont Hwy. $852,100 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office. Mr. Forsten, the attorney for the organization as well as Ms. Griffith, CEO, were present for the hearing. Mr. Forsten explained that the purpose of the organization is to the help children through the Child Abuse process. Ms. Griffith mentioned that the organization has been located in Dover for several years now and was finally able to purchase this property. She explained that the building is used for Social Service workers as well as police to work with children who have been exposed to child abuse or have seen violence. The organization makes sure that the child cases stay on track. Mr. Davis asked if this facility was an inpatient facility or just an interview facility and was also wondering if the organization makes recommendations as far as the care of the children goes and if they have any interaction with schools. Ms. Griffith explained that this organization does not decide where the child should be placed nor do they interact with schools, there are other organizations taking care of that part. Mr. Doyle made the motion to accept the exempt request, which was seconded by Mr. Davis. Motion carried 3-0. 3 Page 69

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Item #3. Dover Interfaith Mission of Housing Inc Location: Exempt Request: 630 W Division Street $1,564,900 1156 Walker Road $ 865,200 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office. Ms. Kleimo, Vice Chair as well as part founder of the organization, was present for the hearing. She told the board that the organization has been incorporated since 2008 a shelter for young men. Their mission is to help them back on their feet by providing support and teaching them to be self-sufficient. Ms. Kleimo also said that the organization is receiving some state funding, which made it possible for them to purchase this property. Per Ms. Kleimo the property located at 1156 Walker Road is currently undergoing renovation and will be a shelter for woman and children. This facility can house up to 49 woman and children and does include a kitchen, care manager and a playground. She told the board that a section of 630 W Division Street is currently leased to a church. This property will house a clinic as well as administrative offices. Mr. Doyle pointed out that the property located at 630 W Division Street produces income, while part of the property is being leased to the church. Ms. Kleimo said that the property should be fully operational in 4-6 months at which time the church would no longer be able to lease the space. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the exempt request for 1156 Walker Road which was seconded by Mr. Doyle. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Doyle made the motion to deny the exempt request for 630 W Division Street, because it is currently used as a rental property, Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 4 Page 70

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Item #3. NeighborGood Partners Inc. Location: Exempt Request: 55 S New Street $15,200 127 S Kirkwood Street $22,900 217 N Kirkwood Street $20,500 225 N Kirkwood Street $20,500 229 N Kirkwood Street $21,200 235 N Kirkwood Street $21,200 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office. Mr. Kevin Felz, Finance Director, was present at the hearing and told the board that construction on 4 of the properties located in the 200 block of N. Kirkwood Street has already been started. Construction for all properties should be done by the end of 2025. He explained that his organization builds homes for low-income families who are matched with houses before construction, like the Habitat for Humanity. Once the houses are complete and sold to the new owner, they will go back onto the tax rolls. Mr. Doyle made the motion to approve the exempt request, which was seconded by Mr. Davis. Motion carried 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 P.M. 5 Page 71

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Item #4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Council Committee of the Whole met on June 10, 2025, at 6:01 p.m. with Council President Neil presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Ms. Arndt, Ms. Hall, Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Rocha. Mr. Boggerty, Dr. Pillsbury, and Dr. Sudler were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Garfinkel, and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). ADOPTION OF AGENDA Ms. Arndt moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. Council Reports – May 2025 First District Dr. Pillsbury was absent; no report was given. Mr. Rocha reported meeting with a 55 and over community, along with Mr. Boggerty and Dr. Pillsbury, to discuss challenges that they have had since moving in. Since moving in, their rent has increased by eight (8) percent, yet they have no amenities within their building. Neighborhood Partners has offered to host a follow-up meeting, and they are working on scheduling the meeting. Second District Ms. Hall had nothing to report. Mr. Lewis reported that residents on Elm Terrace have contacted him regarding road issues, specifically potholes and dips. He has been in contact with Assistant City Manager Sharon Duca, who is addressing the problem with Public Works. Last month, he met with Clearview Meadow Development residents to help them start a neighborhood watch program, a meeting that also included the Community Policing unit. Other communities have been in contact with him as well about starting the program after it was publicized in the newspaper. Finally, Mr. Lewis received a complaint about a high number of syringes found on Lotus Street. He plans to contact the Mayor and Police Chief regarding individuals discarding syringes with needles attached near South Dover Elementary. Third District Ms. Arndt reported that she received a few quality-of-life issues reported by constituents, primarily related to trash or unkept yards. She explained that there was also an issue related to a Capital School District property issue that was remedied immediately after they were contacted. She thanked them for being so responsive. Fourth District Mr. Anderson reported that the people in the fourth district are active and engaged. He explained that there are efforts that are underway dealing with neighborhood quality of life issues. He further explained that the community, with the collaboration of Restoring Central Dover and NeighborGood Partners, is starting a neighborhood watch south of Division Street, hoping to Page 72

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Item #4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JUNE 10, 2025 PAGE 2 duplicate the success that was achieved north of Division Street. Mr. Anderson stated that there is a similar effort being put forth with Holy Trinity. He explained that the only issue is if they want to schedule their meetings on the same night, and it is hard to be in two places at once. Mr. Anderson stated that the People's Community Center has supported them in other efforts, working on a major project to set up a full veterans facility, and they have done a great job with their youth outreach already. Mr. Anderson stated that a positive event that may be happening is that there may be a medical clinic right in the neighborhood. Mr. Anderson thanked city staff for looking into and addressing issues in the Millcreek community. He also reported receiving notifications about tree issues on College Road and a few other locations, specifically concerning trees growing into people's yards and general overgrowth. Mr. Anderson stated that he has received requests for an ordinance to take care of a few issues, and these will be addressed when a new city solicitor is hired. Mr. Anderson further stated that he has received inquiries that people want to be involved regarding America 250, and with it being next year, the city should get started on the planning. Dr. Sudler was absent; he submitted his report electronically (Attachment #1). At-Large Mr. Boggerty was absent; no report was given. Council President Neil Council President Neil reported that on May 15, 2025, he attended a very peaceful transition meeting with my predecessor, Councilman Anderson. He also had a meeting regarding council business with Mayor Christiansen, Chief Johnson, City Manager Hugg, and Finance Director Marney. Mr. Neil further reported that he attended a drinking water week luncheon at the library, the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals hearing with Councilman Boggerty and Councilman Rocha, the May Tourism meeting, the Dover Housing Authority at Manchester Square with Councilman Anderson and Councilman Rocha to include follow ups, the ribbon cutting at Ocean State Job Lots Store with Mayor Christiansen, and the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) Joint Council Briefing. Mr. Neil further reported that he attended the Dover Air Force Base briefing held at the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve regarding PFAS water issues. Mr. Neil met with Mr. Bobby Wilson regarding a proposal to bring the Clean Streets Program, a very successful program in the City of Wilmington, to Dover. Mr. Neil reported receiving complaints of loud music from an event called Afterfly. He further explained that the issue was being discussed at Levy Court this evening and that he had written a letter to Mrs. Masten, Levy Court President, regarding the issue. Mr. Neil reported that he attended the ReStore Central Habitat for Humanity event on June 6, 2025. Mr. Neil thanked the city staff for taking care of the constituent issue for Joseph Cubbage. Mr. Neil stated that 41 Anchor Lane notified Speedway officials that the MPO rejected the city's request to add a study of the Leipsic Road bottleneck at Route 13 due to 216 apartments that are being built there. Mr. Neil reported a constituent complaint over their water bill, and that it was due to a water irrigation meter and followed by saying that there was a quick response from Jason Lyon and staff. Mr. Neil reported receiving constituent neighbor questions about the construction between Persimmon Park Place and Wild Meadows. Mr. Neil further reported the ongoing work with the constituent on the house from hell she bought in White Oak Farms, which included a meeting with the mayor and a letter sent to Attorney General Jennings by himself and others in the Department of Justice. Mr. Neil Page 73

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Item #4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JUNE 10, 2025 PAGE 3 responded to a constituent's concern about her neighbor's trees and limbs encroaching on her property. Mr. Neil reported that he consulted with former state Senator Ennis on a matter dealing with leased land housing beyond Dover's jurisdiction. Mr. Neil reported that he and Assistant City Manager Duca heard a constituent complaint about noise on Route One (1) intruding as a result of the small forest of trees removed surrounding the area of South Hancock and Hopkins Avenue. Mr. Neil reported responding to complaints from an East Lake constituent about dog’ owners not cleaning up after their animals and loud barking. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Garfinkel moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. Lloyd Schmid, 170 Merion Road, Dover, gave public comment regarding an issue at the intersection of Mifflin Road and Hazlettville Road. He explained that he had spoken to the City of Dover and Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), and he still felt that there was an issue with not having a yield sign when heading west on Hazlettville Road and turning north onto Mifflin Road. He was told by DelDOT that the intersection meets Federal Regulations. Mr. Schmid further stated that he is thinking about requesting public records from the City of Dover Police Department that would give information on how many accidents have happened at the intersection. Responding to Mr. Schmid, Mayor Christiansen explained that he is the Chairman of the Dover Kent MPO and that he would have them review that intersection. Downtown Development District (DDD) Relaunch (Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group, and Chris Salzano, Planner II) Ms. Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group Consultant, and Chris Salzano, City of Dover Planner II, reviewed the background and analysis of the Downtown Development District (DDD) Relaunch. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mrs. Townshend stated that the program application on the website is a fillable PDF. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mrs. Townshend explained that they made sure everything was together that was needed to complete the relaunch. She further explained that the next conversation will be surrounding the promotion of the program to include the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC), the Kent Economic Partnership (KEP), as well as the Downtown Dover Partnership, and the City of Dover. Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mrs. Townshend thanked her for pointing out the benefits of the program to the City of Dover. This item was informational, committee action was not required. Page 74

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Item #4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JUNE 10, 2025 PAGE 4 Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 - Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Sec. 102-71 - Definitions and Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Sec. 102-113 - Qualifications (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group) Ms. Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group Consultant, reviewed the background of the proposed ordinance, explaining that when they were updating the materials for the relaunch, they realized that the terminology in the code on the handouts for the program had changed. She further explained that to be consistent with the state program and more identifiable, they made the technical corrections. Staff recommended that the committee approve Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 and forward it to council for approval. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Townshend explained that when the ordinance was approved, it changed the boundary and therefore changed that terminology for the Downtown Development District. She further explained that it is just to maintain consistency. Mr. Rocha moved to recommend accepting staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Fred A. Neil Council President Attachments Attachment #1 – Dr. Sudler’s 4th District Report Page 75

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ATTACHMENT #1 Item #4. Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 06/10/2025 Walls, Ashley A From: Roy Sudler Jr. <roysudlerjr@comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:42 PM To: City Clerks Office Subject: EXTERNAL: Submitted into the record under District 4 Report - Dr. Sudler WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Madam Clerk Bennett, Please submit the following details regarding the meeting I attended on May 30, 2025, along with Dr. Travis Mishoe Sudler, I., as Human Relation Commission's Interim Chairperson to be inserted into the meeting minutes as District 4 - Dr. Sudler's Report. Appreciatively, Dr. Sudler __________________________________________________________________ OUR Voices: Meeting Minutes Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 Location: Tomeka’s Homestyle Eatery, Dover, DE Topic: Civic Engagement & Understanding Local Government Special Guests:  Councilman Roy Sudler, Jr., Ph.D. – Representative, 4th District, Dover City Council  Dr. Travis Mishoe Sudler – Commissioner, Dover Human Relations Commission, District 4 Dover City Council Presentation Summary Structure and Role of the Dover City Council Councilman Roy Sudler, Jr. provided a comprehensive overview of the City of Dover’s government. The city operates under a council-manager form of government, with a mayor who has limited executive authority—primarily the power to veto legislation and supervise the police chief. The nine-member City Council serves as the city's legislative body. Councilman Sudler emphasized that the council is responsible for: 1 Page 76

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Item #4.  Managing the city budget  Crafting legislation  Responding to constituent concerns  Promoting ethical and responsive governance He reaffirmed his commitment to being a present and engaged representative, stressing the importance of listening to community members and reflecting their voices in city decisions. Understanding the Budget Process Councilman Sudler explained that:  The city manager compiles funding requests from each department.  A proposed budget is submitted to council for review, questions, and revisions.  The council votes on the final budget, typically approved by July 1 each year. He highlighted that although public attention often focuses on the mayor, the council holds real legislative and fiscal power. He encouraged residents to understand how their local government functions, noting that systems differ by city (e.g., Dover’s council-manager system vs. Philadelphia’s strong-mayor system). To support civic education, Sudler directed attendees to explore the National League of Cities and learn about different forms of local governance. He acknowledged that much of his own learning came from independent research, as formal onboarding for new council members is limited. Council Leadership and Informed Voting Sudler explained that:  The Council President (also called Vice Mayor) is the most powerful role in city government, stepping in when the mayor is incapacitated.  This position is not elected by the public, but chosen by the nine council members—a process he believes undermines accountability. He advocated for:  A public vote to determine the Vice Mayor.  More scrutiny of council candidates, warning that some run for personal gain rather than community service.  Voter education on candidates’ track records and values, not just campaign slogans. He noted that low civic literacy leads to low standards for elected officials and urged residents to educate themselves and others. Low Voter Turnout in Local Elections 2 Page 77

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Item #4. Councilman Sudler called attention to poor voter participation in city elections:  Despite a population of nearly 40,000, fewer than 5,000 voters participated in a recent election.  Multiple council seats were on the ballot, yet turnout remained low. He framed this as a call to action for increased civic engagement and education. How Residents Can Engage with City Council In response to a question about civic involvement, Councilman Sudler recommended the following:  Attend Council Meetings: Physical presence shows strength in numbers and raises issue visibility.  Submit Written Feedback: Emails, letters, or comments read into the record can shape decisions.  Ask Questions: Directly contact your councilperson for clarification on issues.  Build Relationships: Ongoing dialogue helps ensure your concerns are represented.  Know Your Representatives: Dover residents have both a district and at- large councilperson; those outside city limits are represented by Kent County Levy Court members. He reiterated that real power lies with the people, and even small groups—as few as five concerned citizens—can influence decisions. City vs. County Residency and Voting Confusion A participant raised a common issue: having a Dover mailing address but living outside city limits. Councilman Sudler clarified:  These properties often receive city services but fall under county jurisdiction and are ineligible to vote in city elections.  To check: review your property tax bill—if you only pay county taxes, you're not a city resident. Sudler is advocating for more transparency and fairness around taxation, annexation, and service delivery. Improving Communication with Residents Sudler addressed ongoing communication gaps:  Notices are posted on the city website or in newspapers but often missed.  Most residents only visit the site to pay utility bills. He proposed using utility bill inserts as a consistent method to inform residents, citing past success when he chaired the Human Relations Commission. He stressed that this requires a City Council vote, with at least 5 of 9 members in favor for such motions to pass. 3 Page 78

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Item #4. Youth Engagement and Digital Challenges Dr. Travis Sudler shared insights on youth and civic participation:  Young people are navigating a digitally fragmented world—what he called “Internet Delaware”—filled with harmful content and misinformation.  Social media significantly influences their values and behaviors, often negatively. He called for intentional efforts to engage youth and build their awareness of real-world issues and community involvement. Closing Remarks Councilman Roy Sudler, Jr. ended with a powerful reminder: “Power begins with the people. The more informed and engaged we are, the better our government becomes.” He encouraged residents to stay involved and offered the following opportunities:  Dover City Council Meetings Held on the 2nd and 4th Monday and Tuesday each month at 6:30 PM ➤ City Council Calendar  Human Relations Commission Meeting Monday, June 16, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM | City Hall  Find your representatives and more details: ➤ City of Dover Council Members Brainstorming Session Summary Vision Statement Feedback  Proposed Vision: “Organize, Educate, and Empower Together”  Most attendees liked the phrasing and message.  Some noted it reads more like a slogan, recommending a deeper discussion to align with long-term goals. Key Areas of Civic Focus  The group debated focusing efforts on city, county, state government, and school boards.  Consensus favored engaging across all levels, citing their interconnected nature. Group Name  Current communications are under the name “OUR Voices.”  Most participants were in favor of keeping the name. 4 Page 79

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Item #4. Meeting Schedule  Meetings will continue on the 4th Friday of each month, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.  In-person format will remain for now; virtual options will be explored. Civic Resources Participants were encouraged to build their civic knowledge using these tools:  Harvard Free Government and Civics Courses ➤ https://pll.harvard.edu/subject/government?page=0  National League of Cities – Resource Library ➤ https://www.nlc.org/resources-training/resource-library/ Special Thanks to Tomeka’s Homestyle Eatery, Kenya Alston, Councilman Sudler and Dr. Sudler, and all of the guests who so generously donated their time and resources to make our meeting a success! Next Meeting 괤 괥 괦 Friday, June 27, 2025 괣 괧 괢 괡 괠 괟 괞 괝 괜 굘 Location: TBD 굙 굗 꽝 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 꽇 꽜 꽛 꽚 5 Page 80

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Item #14. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held by video conference on June 28, 2021 at 7:36 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Council members present via video or telephone were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Staff members present via video or telephone were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Harline, Mr. Hugg, Mr. Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Christiansen. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Rocha. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. PRESENTATION - CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT (DOVER DOWNS CASINO) Mr. Tony Rohrer, Vice President and General Manager at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, presented a plaque to Mr. Paul Waddell, Electric Department Director. Mr. Rohrer also presented a check in the amount of $500 to the Electric Morale Fund. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - BUDGET REVIEW OF JUNE 1 - 2, 2021 The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of June 1 - 2, 2021 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2021 The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of June 14, 2021 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. Page 81

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 2 ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2021 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 14, 2021 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - APRIL 13, 2021 The Economic Development Committee Meeting was held by video conference on April 13, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Robin R. Christiansen presiding. Committee Members present via video or telephone were Councilman David Anderson, Kim Adams, Dave Hugg-City Planner, Randy Robertson - City Manager, and Diane Laird were present. Councilman Roy Sudler and Clayton E. Hammond II were not present. Guests present Kevin Quinn and Matthew Suchodolski from Economic Development Administration. WELCOME At 4:00 pm Mayor Robin R. Christiansen called the Economic Development Meeting to order. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Christiansen called for a motion to adopt the Agenda. Dave Hugg moved for adoption of agenda, seconded by Councilman David Anderson, unanimously carried. (Councilman Roy Sudler and Clayton E. Hammond II absent). ADOPTION OF MINUTES Mayor Christiansen called for a motion to adopt February 9, 2021 minutes. Diane Laird moved for adoption of minutes, seconded by Councilman Anderson, unanimously carried. (Councilman Roy Sudler and Clayton E. Hammond II absent). KEVIN QUINN - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION - DISCUSS SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Kevin Quinn and Matthew Suchodolski from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) gave a PowerPoint presentation please see Attachment 1. Matthew Suchodolski states his appreciation for time tonight. The Delaware State University Center very important project funding requested in 2011. 2021 EDA was able to feature Delaware State University this past summer coordinated outreach with National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) as a historically black college and University were able demonstrate the good work the students of Economic Development and Business programming do and can do. They have been recognized International Economic Development Council as a model program. They obtain the course work to allow them to be equipped for Economic Development Certification. The alignment with Delaware State can not be overlooked they were one of 11 universities throughout the nation that were featured. Page 82

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 3 Matthew Suchodolski states Councilman Anderson had early questions relative to Dover Air Force Base for Department of Defense programming. Outreached to Douglas Edward Brown whom shared notice of funding opportunities that will be apparent this fiscal year. Matthew Suchodolski will share that information via email. Councilman Anderson asks when it comes to the Covid Grants and opportunity zones would something like money for small business revolving loan fund (RLF) would that qualify for Covid funding. Kevin Quinn state the RLF granted to the state will cover all three counties, as well as three additional RLFs one per each county. The City of Dover could start RLF specifically for Dover, but they cannot cross, business cannot get funding from multiple RLFs. Councilman Anderson next question is who handles destination funds? Kevin Quinn states he is not familiar with these funds. Matthew Suchodolski state under American Recovery Plan the congressional appropriation speaks to a certain percentage of that appropriation for EDA to be for travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation. There will be funds just do not have terms of engagement yet. Mayor Christiansen welcomes Mr. Randy Robertson our new City Manager Diane Laird, she and Lisa have been working on grant request through USDA that was submitted on March 31 for a revolving loan fund. It is nice to know that we may be able to look for more additional funding. Would EDA funding be available for Master Planning Downtown. Kevin Quinn said yes please send him a proposal for RLF also that is not duplicating efforts from other RLF in Delaware. Also, yes the EDA helps with master planning and feasibility studies would be happy to discuss further down the road and off line. They will assist with sewer, roads, outdated infrastructure, and attracting business that will hire. Mr. Randy Robertson asks Mr. Hugg is this same planning process we spoke a week ago with Ms. Parkowski or is it different. Dave Hugg states it is the same notion. Mr. Robertson asks if this is the same RFP conceptually and Dave Hugg confirmed. Dave Hugg asks if infrastructure funding would apply if City is interested in developing or redevelop municipal complex example a new City Hall. Kevin Quinn states not it is not it has be in regards to job creation. Example when he was in Tennessee that brought in Volkswagen, they had an area of undeveloped land. They gave them a grant to clear land, redo rail lines, water and sewer. That is more classic EDA Public Works for funding. Dave asks if underutilized unused farm land as a future employment zone linked to air force base those would be eligible, and Mr. Kevin Quinn stated yes. Page 83

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 4 Lisa Chase asks Kevin if she can talk off line, he agrees to go through each project that they have lined up. Lisa asks if there is a funding cap on these grants. Kevin says yes and no for example if you ask for 20 million for an RLF you must bring it down. You have to be realistic and have match. Lisa asks if it will be a one to one match, Kevin says yes match makes your application more competitive. Councilman Anderson, the hospital expanded and other job opportunities, but the water sewer piping would need to expand would EDA give match for it. Kevin Quinn states yes that is what EDA does and that would be competitive under Public Works. Councilman Anderson would be enhancing with smart technology to bring more people in and getting competitive grants with Verizon 5g broadband and electric cars. Kevin Quinn says yes that would qualify. Dave Hugg asks if funds from American Rescue Plan be able to use as match. Kevin Quinn says the guidelines for that money has not come out, yet he would have to check with his legal team. Mr. Suchodolski states their lawyers are currently looking at that and reaching out to treasury. CITY OF DOVER PLANNING UPDATE GIVEN BY DAVE HUGG Dave Hugg advises we took advantage and submitted seven projects through Congressional Authorization Procreations Process some would qualify for EDA funding mostly infrastructure projects. Also, submitted four projects to Representative Blunt Rochester for community projects including two planning projects if we cannot get funded otherwise. Waiting for guidelines from US Treasury of American Rescue Plan should be on or around May 10. MAYORS ANNOUNCEMENT Next meeting will have a guest speaker thanks to Councilman Anderson will give insight on new directions we can go. NEXT MEETING DATE May 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM via ZOOM ADJOURNMENT Mayor Robin R. Christiansen called for a motion to adjourn. Councilman Anderson moved for adjournment, seconded by Diane Laird, unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned 5:00PM. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Economic Development Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Page 84

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 5 COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 15, 2021 The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held by video conference on June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present via video or telephone were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Anderson requested the agenda be amended by moving Item# 6 - Presentation - Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Master Plan to be considered first. Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Presentation - Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Master Plan (Diane Laird, Executive Director, DDP) Ms. Diane Laird, Executive Director, DDP, reviewed the Downtown Dover Partnership Master Plan presentation. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Laird stated that considering the current workforce, the potential workforce gain from DSU locating downtown would be a key factor in a successful outcome, not only for entrepreneurial types that want to open small businesses, but all for other professional businesses that may arise. Mr. Neil suggested that the Downtown Dover Partnership consider including the Riverwalk previously proposed by Mr. Taylor as a part of the plan. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Ms. Laird stated that they had not sought funding from private industry or a public private collaborative. She stated that she tried to keep things condensed while looking at the plans but there was no reason not to consider private sources or public private sources in addition to the non-profit sources if they need the funding. Ms. Laird stated that it was something she would consider. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Ms. Laird stated that Delaware State University would be engaged in the visioning, planning, and exploration of investment in how the campus would engage with the whole master plan. She stated that how their involvement in terms of funding correlated to the rest of the community was worth exploring. Page 85

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 6 Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Laird stated that part of the plan should be assessing where a campus of social services could be located or if it should be spread out. Evaluation of Bids - Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program (Sharon Duca, Public Works Director) Ms. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program. Staff recommended awarding the contract to Grassbuster's Landscaping Company, Inc. for the City of Dover Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program, Bid #21-0039PW, for the amount of $381,083. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Duca stated that she could get information on the cost overrun by dollar amount and percentage as compared to what was proposed for previous bids that Grassbuster's Landscaping Company, Inc. had been awarded. Mr. Boggerty suggested that going forward it may be beneficial to include whether a company had previously done work for the City and what the percentage of their overruns was in the bid and RFP packages. Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, stated that if the City included performance measures it would need to be in a system so it can be applied equally. He stated that if this information would be used to penalize companies there needed to be good metrics. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Duca stated that in terms of performance, Grassbuster's had done a good job on various projects in the past and had completed jobs on time as well. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Duca stated that Stevenson Drive was part of the 2021 street program that was accepted by Council the night before so the plan was to have Stevenson Drive done first. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Duca stated that Public Works was trying to work on a phased in plan that would leave a significant number of trees in place by trying to work around them. She stated that they were working through that with a contractor for the 2020 program and it would come back to committee for review once they received further information on the cost and were able to ensure the ability to not disturb the trees as a part of the project. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Duca stated that as long as everything worked out with the contractor and the equipment they should be able to pave the road surface before cold weather settled in. She advised that some of the issues that would take more time were the sidewalks on the other side of the trees due to the Page 86

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 7 need to develop the possibilities for routing around them and the need for various public involvement as it could affect homeowner's properties. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff's recommendation to award the contract to Grassbuster's Landscaping Company, Inc., for the City of Dover Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Elimination of the City Assessor's Position (Cheryl Bundek, City Assessor) Mrs. Cheryl Bundek, City Assessor, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the elimination of the City Assessor's position. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Bundek stated that her biggest con for eliminating the assessor position would be the loss of a position in the department, the pro would be the cost savings to the City which would be the case if they awarded the job to the contractor or if they chose to go with the County. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Bundek stated that Human Resources was looking for a position for the employee whose position would be eliminated if the assessor's position was eliminated and that the employee was looking at and applying for the open positions within the City. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Bundek stated that if Kent County had the revaluation, Tyler was doing that revaluation and had also done the City's. She advised that if the City did not go with Kent County revaluations, if it chose to go with the Kent County route after the reevaluation was done, it would be in the City's best interest because the values would be different. Mrs. Bundek noted that even if the City did a valuation in the same year, Kent County was using a different valuation software. She stated that Tyler was going to be using Patriot software, which is what Kent County currently had so there would be a different value probably between the City value and Kent County's value, which could make for appeals for whoever has the highest value between the two properties. Mrs. Bundek stated that it would not make sense to a property owner how the valuation year can be that close and maybe extremely different. She advised that the City would also have to make a judgment call on quality of home and condition of home from an assessor that is working in Kent County versus either an assessor that is working for the City or a contractor that is working for the City. Mrs. Bundek stated that her only concern if the City chose not to go with the county value was that it may incur a lot more appeals because of judgement calls between two different jurisdictions and two different software being used. She noted that the contractor cost right now was not to exceed $59,900 a year. Page 87

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 8 Mayor Christiansen stated that the Assessor's office had kept current with the assessment values of the properties within the City and he firmly believed that the City should keep the position. He noted that after the end of the Kent County Assessment the City could see if it dovetails with theirs and make the decision then. Mr. Hare noted that the City pays County taxes which covers having property assessed. He stated that he agreed with Mayor Christiansen that the position could stay vacant and be kept available while the City waits to see what the County comes up with before spending the money to do a reassessment. Mr. Sudler stated that he agreed with Mayor Christiansen and he would like to see some type of relief in regards to constituents being hit with County and City taxes simultaneously. Mayor Christiansen stated that in some areas where there is duplication of services, there is a separate service function budget. He noted that it had been considered for the City of Dover and the County over the last forty years. Mayor Christiansen advised that he did not know if it would change but it was something that should be discussed on a regular basis. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Bundek advised that the City had already signed the contract with Tyler Technologies for additional services, so they were at its disposal. She stated that they would not be needed unless asked for any contract work, so the City could use them until a decision is made. Mrs. Bundek advised that if the City's route was to search for another assessor, they would have to be certified with the State to be appointed as the assessor to value properties. She stated that the contractor could be utilized in the interim to value any new building permits. Mrs. Bundek stated that she, Mrs. Patricia Marney, Customer Service Director, Mr. Randy Robertson, City Manager, and Mr. Matt Harline, then Assistant City Manager, met with Mr. Mike Petit de Mange, Kent County Administrator, to discuss what the future was with the reevaluation. She advised that it was not in the settlement that the County had to do a reoccurring reassessment like the City does, but Mr. Petit de Mange stated that was what he was proposing. Mrs. Bundek stated that the first City reassessment in 2010 was just short of a million dollars and has since gone down to about one hundred thousand ($100,000) because the properties will be looked at within a five-year period, so a contractor does not have to be hired to look at every property like the whole State has to do right now. Mrs. Bundek advised that the State was going to go out and look at every property again, including the City of Dover properties. She stated that the contractor would get the information from the Planning and Inspections Department via the Tax Assessor's administrator, they would value the properties and the Tax Assessor's administrator would do the rest of the leg work. Mrs. Bundek noted that the way it was positioned was for the Tax Assessor's administrator to go under customer service and be directly supervised Page 88

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 9 by Mrs. Marney. She stated that the contractor would come in and probably just deal with the administrator in that aspect. Mrs. Bundek stated that if the City went with the county valuations the Tax Assessor's administrator would send the permits to the county, the county would do all the permits and valuation and the City could just do an export. She stated that it was currently $15.00 for each export so it would probably be best to do that four times a year prior to each billing and then bill based on that information. Mrs. Bundek sated that one of the big pros for using Kent County was that there would no longer be a need for a Board of Assessment Appeal because all of the appeals would be sent directly to Kent County, who would handle all appeals to property values. Mr. Harline stated that the information from the Council retreat was used to guide the construction of the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget which did not currently include funds for a new assessor so if Council wanted to hire a new assessor in the next several months there would be a substantial increase in the budget. He stated it was also assumed that the City would be able to find a way to absorb the field assessor if the Tax Assessor position was eliminated so that position would also have to be added back into the budget as well. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Bundek stated that if the position was kept vacant to see what happened with the County before a decision was made there would be some interim ordinance changes that would need to be made. She noted that Mrs. Marney had an intern in her office that had been working on the senior citizen issue and was willing to work on the ordinance issues as well but the City would need direction on whether the Tax Assessor's office would remain under Council or go under the City Manager and who would be supervising the one person in that position. Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, stated that she was concerned that if the assessor's position was left vacant rather than removing the department the City would have to budget for those positions. Responding to Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Harline stated that the administrative assistant position for the Tax office was budgeted but the field assessor was not budgeted and the assessor position was only budgeted through Mrs. Bundek's retirement. He advised that if another assessor was hired the City would be paying retirement costs, the Assessor's costs, and the field assessor's position that was not funded because of the increased Tyler amounts. Mr. Harline noted that if the City did not use Tyler and instead used that position, the amount would be less, however, he did not have the actual costs at the time. Mr. Neil moved to table the discussion and bring it back at the next Council Committee of the Whole meeting with a staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Page 89

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 10 By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees' recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Discussion of Business License Rates (Matt Harline, Interim City Manager) Mr. Dave Hugg, Planning and Community Development Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the City of Dover business license fee structure. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that he had not received a lot of feedback from the business community however, due to the deadline, he had not done as much direct one-on-one as he would have liked. He stated that due to the time crunch both he and Mr. Matt Harline, interim City Manager, felt that if the City were to consider raising the fee amounts they should be nominal now and a serious adjustment should come at a later date. Mr. Lindell moved to refer the discussion back to staff for continued work and to report back at a time that was convenient once the appropriate information had been gathered, including talking to the business community as well as any ordinances that may need to be done. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hugg stated that a 10-10.8% increase would yield about $150,000. He advised that the expected revenues were around $147,000. Mr. Hugg stated that they would go down a little bit in the current fiscal year but were expected to bounce back in the new fiscal year. He noted that with an increase of 10% the proposed dollar amount would be roughly $150,000. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hugg stated that the only rush was that license renewals had to be sent out by July 1st so if a change were to be made a notice would need to be included in the license renewal, otherwise the City would need to wait until the same time next year. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Harline stated that because the fees were all in Appendix F there would need to be an amendment to the ordinance. He advised that according to the Code licenses begin on August 1st and if they are not paid by August 31st a fine can be assessed for late payment so a lot of the timing is built into the Code. Mr. Harline stated that it was his understanding that it would need to be moved along pretty quickly. The motion to refer the discussion back to staff for continued work and to report back at a time that was convenient once the appropriate information had been gathered, including talking to the business community as well as any ordinances that may need to be done was unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees' recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Page 90

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 11 Police Department Executive Compensation (Thomas Johnson, Police Chief) Chief Thomas Johnson reviewed the background and analysis regarding Police Department Executive Compensation. Responding to Mr. Contant, Chief Johnson stated that the Deputy Chief was just below $124,000 and his recommendation was $135,000 which would be an increase of $11,000 for that position. He stated that if Council was in favor of addressing the shortage in Fiscal Year 2021, his salary would increase from $139,000 to $147,000 which would be an additional $8,000. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Chief Johnson stated that the compression issue was present at the time he was offered the position and was working out the details of his employment. He noted that he was going to be making less than the person he supervised and once he got a better understanding of what the salary landscape was, he requested the City provide him with a mechanism to discuss his salary. Chief Johnson advised that the Mayor was identified as his point of contact for that discussion and they had a meeting in the City prior to him signing the offer letter. He stated that at that time the mayor had a figure and he had a figure, he was trying to create a separation between ranks and a placement in market value in Delaware. Chief Johnson noted that at the time, the mayor was prepared to offer $130,000. He believed it was related to the residual funds in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget because it was a mid-budget year and there was a concern on his end, but the appendix to that conversation was, there would be 7% added in Fiscal Year 2021 to make up the difference in market value which he believed the mayor recognized at the time. Chief Johnson stated that there was some type of communication disconnect internally from the time of that meeting and he discovered the issue later in the year, which was approximately in May. He advised that at that time he was trying to position for the Deputy Chief's promotional process and had two viable candidates. Chief Johnson stated that looking at the compression issue for the published salary for Deputy Chief against where the Captains were as the most recent FOP contract was progressing, he was concerned that there would be a challenge getting one of the captains to accept the position. He advised that during that discussion with the previous City manager, it became clear that they were not aware of the 7% piece of his hire so he began the process of trying to rectify it. Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, stated that 20 or 25,000 would not be impossible to find if the City did a property tax increase. He noted that if it was closer to a 40 or 50,000 increase total and if the City did not increase property taxes he would advise Council to look at it as a $50,000 expenditure just to be safe in terms of load for retirement, etc. Mr. Harline stated that he had not had a chance to review the information with Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer. Page 91

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 12 Mr. Harline clarified that the original budget was built with a two and a half percent raise for non-bargaining and to increase that to 3% across the board for the extra half a percent would be a little over $20,000, and when the proposal for the Chief and Deputy Chief are added that is where it becomes $50,000. Mr. Lindell moved to recommend increasing the Deputy Police Chief's salary to $135,000 and increasing the Police Chief's salary to $147,000, as recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Review of Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Budget (Matt Harline, Interim City Manager) Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Budget. Mr. Harline shared an action form for budget amendment options (Attachment #1). Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mayor Christiansen stated that $50,000 of his economic development budget immediately goes to the Kent Economic Partnership and the rest is used by he and Mr. Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development for advertisements, site visits, and promotion for the virtues of the City of Dover to generate jobs. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Harline advised that the City currently had $520,000 of revenue recognized. He stated that he and Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, were pretty confident that they could say it was lost revenue directly related to COVID. Mr. Harline noted that they were continuing to review where money could and could not be expended from the COVID monies and they were pretty confident that the direct amount from the federal government for the year would be in the neighborhood of $4.3 million. He stated that he believed the Committee members already knew some of the things they were allowing the City to expend it on were things the City did not usually do but there were some opportunities to use it in things like housing, COVID vaccinations, and things like that. Mr. Harline noted that there was also some money for water and wastewater which he thought could be used but the City had not given up on efforts to secure more funding. He stated that he, Mr. Hugg, and the Mayor had met with the U.S. Treasury Department and representatives from both Senator's offices and their representatives, particularly Senator Carper, but also Senator Coons, who helped bring the Treasury to the table. Mr. Harline advised that they had learned there were possibilities for the City and ways that the City could get more money, but it would have to be through the State or the County. He stated that the other way would be if new legislation were proposed and passed in the U.S. Congress, or if there were some legal decisions saying that distribution was constitutional so basically $520,000 was all that was recognized in the 2022 budget currently. Page 92

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 13 Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Harline stated that he was not suggesting that the City spend the other million dollars from the real estate transfer tax on the sale of Dover Downs yet. He advised that he would like to use that million dollars to build the reserve because there were a lot of things that had been cut and he and Ms. Peddicord were not absolutely sure where the City would be at the end of Fiscal Year 2021. Mr. Harline noted that he and Ms. Peddicord would like to go back and re-analyze what the priorities were with all of the departments. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Harline stated that the $50,000 he had referenced for non-bargaining employees was separate from the Segal Water Assessment. He advised that the only thing from the Segal study that was in the budget was the recommendation to bring the supervisor in Grounds, supervisor in Streets, and some other positions up to the minimum according to the market study part of the Segal Assessment. Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Harline stated that when the COPS Grant was adopted, the City assumed in its model that there would be a one cent increase in property tax for the current year and another half cent increase in Fiscal Year 2023 to cover the cost for the five additional police officers. Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Harline stated that regardless of what is done in the current year between the cameras and other items, the commitment would be up to $664,000 next year. Mr. Sudler stated for the record that Council needed to continue to work on their statesmanship behavior and attitude when conducting the business of the public. Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Harline stated that if a constituent owned a $250,000 home and the City put a one cent property tax for $100, the cost of the increase would be $25 a year for a $250,000 house. Mrs. Arndt stated that she would ask Council to look at a one cent increase versus a two cent increase. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Peddicord stated that there were a lot of unknowns and a lot of cuts being considered. She advised that the cost of a one cent tax increase equated to about $352,000 and a two cent increase equated to about $700,000, which she did not think the tax payers would notice significantly. She stated that she agreed with a lot of the statements being made about not being able to count on one-time money because it was unknown if it would continue and there may be a decrease going forward. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Peddicord stated that the trash fee, water rates, and other increases already built into the budget were the general fund budget, which was different. She stated that there were unknown expenses that were not recognized yet. Page 93

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 14 Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Harline stated that purchases were made with the assumption of raising taxes one cent or one and a half cents to cover the cost in Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023. Mr. Rocha moved to move the budget forward as amended by Staff to include a one cent tax increase, to put $25,000 into the Economic Development Budget, and to include the recommendation to have a 3% increase for non-bargaining employees and to have equity with the Chief and Deputy Chief's positions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes (Hare, Arndt, Rocha, Lindell, Sudler, Shevock, Contant), three (3) no (Anderson, Boggerty, Taylor), and one (1) absent (Neil). By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Mr. Taylor moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. APPOINTMENTS (REAPPOINTMENTS) RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the following appointments, as recommended by Mayor Christiansen. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by unanimous roll call vote. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JULY 2024 Richard D. Senato PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) OF THE DOVER-KENT COUNTY MPO - TWO YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2023 Jonathan Contant Albert W. Holmes, Jr. Karen E. McGloughlin Page 94

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 15 APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SUDLER - CITY CHAPLAIN - ELDER ELLIS B. LOUDEN (PRESIDING ELDER OF DOVER DISTRICT DELAWARE CONFERENCE) - ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 2022 By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointment of Elder Ellis B. Louden as the City Chaplain, as recommended by Council President Sudler. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by unanimous roll call vote. FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-15 The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of June 14, 2021. Council President Sudler reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.” Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. Mr. Matthew Harline, Interim City Manager, provided an update to the revised proposed ordinance #2021-15 (Exhibit #1). He noted the following revisions: • A slight decrease in Interfund Service Receipts in General government from $1,337,200 to $1,362,000. • An increase in Miscellaneous Grant Revenue from $520,000 to $595,000. • An increase in Council Expenses from $157,200 to $190,800. • An increase in Police Extra Duty from $500,000 to $541,400. Mr. Anderson moved for the adoption of ordinance #2021-15, seconded by Mr. Hare. Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Harline stated that Council Expenses were $25,000 less than what was presented during the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. He advised that there is a need to cover some expenses and lodging, reimbursable through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), but some of the people coming in for the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Event need lodging at Delaware State University (DSU). Mr. Harline noted that lodging was originally planned as free and that William Henry Middle School was no longer available, so adjustments were made that did not get into the budget before this time. Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Harline stated that the funds would be coming out of Council’s Contractual Services budget, but the increased expenditure was offset in revenue. By motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Hare, Council, by unanimous roll call vote, adopted Ordinance #2021-15 (Exhibit #2). INTERIM CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Matthew Harline, Interim City Manager, thanked Council members for their input and taking a Saturday to review policies and set guidelines for the budget. He noted that Dover Downs Casino is a benefit for economic development. Mr. Harline stated that the City maintains the American Public Power Association RP3 Award for reliability. Page 95

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 16 COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Taylor thanked Council members and the citizens that attended the Police Chief’s Advisory Committee meeting. He noted that creative strategies were brought forward and that two meetings have been scheduled within Manchester Square and Liberty Court in an effort for them to go and communicate with the citizens. Mr. Taylor stated that it was a collaborative effort between Mayor Christiansen and Dover Housing Authority, and Delaware State Housing Authority is involved. Mr. Boggerty commended Mr. Taylor and all those who attended the Police Chief’s Advisory Committee meeting. He noted that he had the opportunity to go to the vehicle when it was in Simon Circle. Mr. Boggerty stated that the vehicle was empty and asked if they could include coloring books or footballs to give out and engage kids. Mr. Anderson thanked Council members for their continued support of the Central Delaware Partnership for Hope, the Greater Dover Healthcare Blitz, also known as the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Event. He stated that there will be yard signs soon and invited members to participate. Mr. Anderson stated that there are over 7,000 people on the waiting list right now for dental care. Mayor Christiansen commended City Staff, Council President Sudler, and Council members for their due diligence in preparing the budget for the new fiscal year. He advised that there will be a 4th of July celebration celebrating their diversity and inclusion and 242 years of independence and freedom for the Nation. Mayor Christiansen invited anyone listening to the meeting to join them beginning at 2:00 p.m. with a parade at 7:00 p.m. and fireworks to bring them together. Mr. Sudler wished Mr. Hare a happy birthday on July 6th. Mr. Sudler advised that he witnessed a high-speed chase where the perpetrator almost ran over a curb and hit him while he was riding his bike. He noted that the important thing was how the Dover Police Department handled the situation. Mr. Sudler stated that on his route, he saw the Dover Police Department team working together and moving traffic the way it should be. He extended his appreciation. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK Page 96

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Item #14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021 PAGE 17 All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of June 28, 2021 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM/jt S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2021\06-28-2021 REGULAR.wpd Exhibits Exhibit #1 - Revised Proposed Ordinance #2021-15 Exhibit #2 - Ordinance #2021-15 - 2021/2022 City of Dover Budget Ordinances Page 97

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SECOND READING EXHIBIT #1 Item #14. CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Regular City Council Meeting of 06/28/2021 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty-Two Million Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Nine 3 Hundred dollars ($52,375,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 4 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 5 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 6 GENERAL FUND 7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2021-2022 8 2020/21 2021/22 9 REVISED BUDGET 10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,813,100 $ 5,546,400 11 RECEIPTS 12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 572,800 630,300 13 LIBRARY REVENUES 123,400 142,100 14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 245,000 250,000 15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,470,000 1,500,000 16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,446,000 1,400,000 17 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 30,000 10,000 18 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 595,000 370,000 19 PROPERTY TAXES 14,885,800 15,267,700 20 RECREATION REVENUE 135,000 110,000 21 FRANCHISE FEE 645,000 600,000 22 SANITATION FEES 3,090,600 3,421,000 23 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 105,000 105,000 24 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,440,000 1,400,000 25 INVESTMENT INCOME 140,000 90,000 26 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 24,923,600 25,296,100 27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS 28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS GENERAL GOV 1,370,700 1,362,000 29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS PUBLIC WORKS 782,000 617,000 30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS CENT SRVCS 842,100 835,700 31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS FIN ADMIN 2,597,900 2,536,300 32 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,592,700 5,351,000 33 GRANTS: 34 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 155,000 130,000 35 POLICE GRANTS FUND - 308,900 36 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000 37 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500 38 MISC GRANT REVENUE 102,274 595,000 39 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 855,774 1,632,400 40 TRANSFERS FROM: 41 TRANSFER TAX 1,433,500 1,400,000 42 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 750,000 750,000 43 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 445,000 400,000 44 WATER/WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000 45 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 11,000,000 46 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,628,500 14,550,000 47 TOTAL REVENUES 45,000,574 46,829,500 48 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 50,813,674 $ 52,375,900 Page 98 1

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SECOND READING 49 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #14. 50 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2020-2021 51 2019/20 2021/22 52 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET 53 CITY CLERK $ 511,891 $ 535,800 54 COUNCIL 156,600 190,800 55 TAX ASSESSOR 238,400 263,800 56 PLANNING 658,300 642,000 57 CITY MANAGER 1,004,800 920,100 58 HUMAN RESOURCES 529,200 600,200 59 MAYOR 221,700 222,800 60 FIRE 769,900 797,200 61 LIFE SAFETY 434,974 472,300 62 CODE ENFORCEMENT 815,000 654,100 63 INSPECTIONS 595,300 651,200 64 POLICE 17,819,900 18,544,700 65 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 750,000 541,400 66 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 603,400 587,200 67 STREETS 697,700 636,000 68 SANITATION 2,502,425 2,564,800 69 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,456,600 1,487,500 70 STORMWATER 682,900 774,100 71 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 655,800 837,000 72 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 294,900 181,100 73 LIBRARY 1,822,700 1,859,900 74 RECREATION 1,129,700 1,191,500 75 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 730,284 738,600 76 FLEET MAINTENANCE 924,600 906,500 77 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 912,800 738,500 78 FINANCE 992,700 932,100 79 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,107,600 1,048,300 80 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 39,020,074 39,519,500 81 OTHER EXPENSES 82 DEBT SERVICE 462,200 632,000 83 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000 84 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 100,000 - 85 INSURANCE 835,000 1,050,000 86 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,045,400 2,156,000 87 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 27,000 30,000 88 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 100,000 - 89 STREET LIGHTS 815,000 800,000 90 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,534,600 4,818,000 91 TRANSFERS 92 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 2,083,000 3,025,900 93 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 435,100 435,100 94 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000 95 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) - 25,000 96 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 3,018,100 3,961,000 97 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 46,572,774 48,298,500 98 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,240,900 4,077,400 99 TOTALS $ 50,813,674 $ 52,375,900 100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 101 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 102 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 99 2

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SECOND READING 103 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 104 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 105 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 106 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 107 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Three Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Two Hundred 108 dollars ($8,344,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 109 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 110 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 111 REVENUES 112 2020/21 2021/22 113 REVISED BUDGET 114 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 3,387,600 $ 3,331,500 115 REVENUES 116 STATE GRANTS - Other 1,440,000 1,333,000 117 POLICE GRANTS - 23,800 118 BUDGET BOND/BANK PROCEEDS 1,498,300 - 119 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 2,083,000 3,025,900 120 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE - 490,000 121 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 346,400 140,000 122 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 5,367,700 5,012,700 123 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 5,367,700 5,012,700 124 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 8,755,300 $ 8,344,200 125 EXPENSE SUMMARY 126 2020/21 2021/22 127 EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET 128 FIRE $ 173,300 $ 250,300 129 GROUNDS - 125,000 130 LIBRARY 19,900 25,000 131 RECREATION 904,000 756,000 132 LIFE SAFETY 67,500 - 133 CODE ENFORCEMENT 37,800 50,300 134 PLANNING 20,400 - 135 INSPECTIONS 23,500 25,100 136 POLICE 986,800 526,000 137 STREETS 3,209,400 506,000 138 STORMWATER 1,342,200 2,546,200 139 SANITATION 475,200 166,200 140 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 61,600 36,600 141 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 700,000 - 142 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 39,600 - 143 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 325,000 - 144 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 8,386,200 5,012,700 145 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,386,200 5,012,700 146 BUDGET BALANCE 369,100 3,331,500 147 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 8,755,300 $ 8,344,200 148 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 149 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 150 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 100 3

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SECOND READING 151 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 152 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY 153 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 154 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 155 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand dollars ($788,000) 156 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the 157 use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending 158 June 30, 2022: 159 CASH RECEIPTS 160 2020/21 2021/22 161 REVISED BUDGET 162 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 773,000 $ 775,000 163 INTEREST EARNED 2,000 13,000 164 TOTALS $ 775,000 $ 788,000 165 EXPENSE SUMMARY 166 2020/21 2021/22 167 REVISED BUDGET 168 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 775,000 $ 788,000 169 TOTALS $ 775,000 $ 788,000 170 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 171 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 172 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 101 4

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SECOND READING 173 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 174 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 175 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 176 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 177 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Fourteen Thousand One Hundred dollars 178 ($1,014,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 179 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 180 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 181 CASH RECEIPTS 182 2020/21 2021/22 183 REVISED BUDGET 184 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,139,300 $ 999,300 185 INTEREST EARNINGS 14,800 14,800 186 TOTALS $ 1,154,100 $ 1,014,100 187 EXPENSE SUMMARY 188 2020/21 2019/20 189 REVISED BUDGET 190 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 154,800 $ 140,000 191 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 999,300 874,100 192 TOTALS $ 1,154,100 $ 1,014,100 193 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 194 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 195 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 102 5

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SECOND READING 196 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 197 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE 198 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 199 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 200 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred dollars 201 ($867,500) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other 202 funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the 203 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021: 204 OPERATING REVENUES 205 2020/21 2021/22 206 REVISED BUDGET 207 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 44,500 $ 831,500 208 STATE AID/GRANT 1,310,000 $ 33,000 209 MISCELANEOUS RECEIPTS 210 INTEREST EARNINGS 3,000 3,000 211 TOTALS $ 1,357,500 $ 867,500 212 OPERATING EXPENSES 213 2020/21 2021/22 214 REVISED BUDGET 215 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 526,000 $ 490,000 216 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND - - 217 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 831,500 377,500 218 TOTALS $ 1,357,500 $ 867,500 219 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 220 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 221 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 103 6

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SECOND READING 222 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 223 WATER FUND 224 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 225 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 226 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven MillionNine Hundred Ninety-One Thousand One 227 Hundred dollars ($7,991,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 228 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for 229 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 230 2020/21 2021/22 231 REVISED BUDGET 232 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,218,900 $ 642,000 233 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,218,900 642,000 234 BASE REVENUE 235 STATE GRANT 71,800 - 236 WATER SERVICES 6,231,700 6,353,800 237 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 420,100 436,700 238 WATER IMPACT FEES 570,000 420,000 239 INTEREST - WATER 34,000 34,000 240 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 67,800 104,600 241 TOTAL REVENUES 7,395,400 7,349,100 242 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 8,614,300 $ 7,991,100 Page 104 7

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SECOND READING 243 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #14. 244 WATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2019-2020 245 2020/21 2021/22 246 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET 247 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 441,400 $ 294,400 248 WATER DEPARTMENT 669,800 676,300 249 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,066,300 2,370,600 250 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,177,500 3,341,300 251 OTHER EXPENSES 252 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 762,800 762,800 253 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 176,900 192,000 254 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,033,200 967,600 255 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 27,000 256 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 1,992,900 1,949,400 257 TRANSFER TO: 258 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000 259 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,455,300 1,148,600 260 ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT - 25,000 261 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,955,300 1,673,600 262 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,125,700 6,964,300 263 BUDGET BALANCES 264 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,488,600 1,026,800 265 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,488,600 1,026,800 266 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 8,614,300 $ 7,991,100 267 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 268 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 269 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 105 8

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SECOND READING 270 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 271 WASTEWATER FUND 272 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 273 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 274 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twelve Million One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Eight 275 Hundred dollars ($12,142,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 276 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for 277 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 278 2020/21 2021/22 279 REVISED BUDGET 280 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 47,900 1,672,200 281 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 47,900 1,672,200 282 BASE REVENUE 283 WASTEWATER SERVICES 4,467,500 4,709,500 284 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,275,100 3,275,100 285 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 2,040,400 2,023,100 286 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 480,000 380,000 287 STATE GRANT - WASTEWATER - 62,700 288 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 20,000 20,000 289 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 1,300 200 290 TOTAL REVENUES 10,284,300 10,470,600 291 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 10,332,200 $ 12,142,800 Page 106 9

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SECOND READING 292 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #14. 293 WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2019-2020 294 2020/21 2021/22 295 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET 296 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 288,300 $ 393,700 297 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 1,144,200 1,112,500 298 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,432,500 1,506,200 299 OTHER EXPENSES 300 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 659,900 659,900 301 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 81,500 93,000 302 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,302,900 4,302,900 303 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 782,000 736,000 304 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 10,000 12,000 305 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 5,836,300 5,803,800 306 TRANSFER TO: 307 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000 308 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,200,000 799,200 ELETRIC FUND (ERP) - 25,000 309 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,700,000 1,324,200 310 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,966,400 8,634,200 311 BUDGET BALANCES 312 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 1,363,400 3,508,600 313 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,365,800 3,508,600 314 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 10,332,200 $ 12,142,800 315 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 316 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 317 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 107 10

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SECOND READING 318 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 319 WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND 320 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 321 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 322 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Eight Hundred Two Thousand Five 323 hundred dollars ($6,802,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 324 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Governmentr 325 for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 326 CASH RECEIPTS 327 2020/21 2021/22 328 REVISED BUDGET 329 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,618,200 $ 4,896,200 330 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,618,200 4,896,200 331 REVENUES 332 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,455,300 1,148,600 333 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 70,100 707,700 334 INTEREST INCOME 50,000 50,000 335 TOTAL REVENUES 1,575,400 1,906,300 336 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 6,193,600 $ 6,802,500 337 EXPENSE SUMMARY 338 2020/21 2021/22 339 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET 340 ENGINEERING $ 20,400 $ - 341 WATER 1,647,200 1,729,000 342 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 568,500 177,300 343 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,236,100 1,906,300 344 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 3,957,500 4,896,200 345 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,957,500 4,896,200 346 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 6,193,600 $ 6,802,500 347 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 348 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 349 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 108 11

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SECOND READING 350 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 351 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND 352 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 353 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 354 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand 355 Nine hundred dollars ($1,723,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated 356 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for 357 from the fiscal year begining July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 358 CASH RECEIPTS 359 2020/21 2021/22 360 REVISED BUDGET 361 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 1,243,700 $ 892,700 362 REVENUES 363 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 578,600 - 364 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 1,200,000 799,200 365 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 31,600 22,000 366 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000 367 TOTAL REVENUES 1,820,200 831,200 368 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 3,063,900 $ 1,723,900 369 EXPENSE SUMMARY 370 2020/21 2021/22 371 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET 372 ENGINEERING $ 14,000 $ - 373 WASTEWATER 2,665,200 831,200 374 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,679,200 831,200 375 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 384,700 892,700 376 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 384,700 892,700 377 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 3,063,900 $ 1,723,900 378 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 379 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 380 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 109 12

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SECOND READING 381 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 382 WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 383 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 384 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 385 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred dollars 386 ($554,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 387 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 388 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 389 CASH RECEIPTS 390 2020/21 2021/22 391 REVISED BUDGET 392 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 539,600 $ 550,700 393 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 539,600 550,700 394 RECEIPTS 395 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,200 4,200 396 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,200 4,200 397 TOTALS $ 543,800 $ 554,900 398 EXPENSE SUMMARY 399 2020/21 2021/22 400 REVISED BUDGET 401 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 543,800 $ 554,900 402 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 543,800 554,900 403 TOTALS $ 543,800 $ 554,900 404 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 405 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 406 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 110 13

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SECOND READING 407 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 408 WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 409 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 410 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 411 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred dollars 412 ($298,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 413 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 414 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 415 CASH RECEIPTS 416 2020/21 2021/22 417 REVISED BUDGET 418 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 282,800 $ 287,000 419 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 282,800 287,000 420 RECEIPTS 421 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,200 11,800 422 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,200 11,800 423 TOTALS $ 287,000 $ 298,800 424 EXPENSE SUMMARY 425 2020/21 2021/22 426 REVISED BUDGET 427 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 287,000 298,800 428 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 287,000 298,800 429 TOTALS $ 287,000 $ 298,800 430 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 431 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 432 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 111 14

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SECOND READING 433 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 434 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 435 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 436 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 437 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Two Hundred 438 dollars ($1,791,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 439 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal 440 year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 441 CASH RECEIPTS 442 2020/21 2021/22 443 REVISED BUDGET 444 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,764,800 $ 1,778,000 445 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,764,800 1,778,000 446 RECEIPTS 447 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 13,200 13,200 448 TOTAL RECEIPTS 13,200 13,200 449 TOTALS $ 1,778,000 $ 1,791,200 450 EXPENSE SUMMARY 451 2020/21 2021/22 452 REVISED BUDGET 453 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 1,778,000 $ 1,791,200 454 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,778,000 1,791,200 455 TOTALS $ 1,778,000 $ 1,791,200 456 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 457 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 458 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 112 15

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SECOND READING 459 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 460 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 461 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 462 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 463 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Million Six Hundred Seven Thousand dollars 464 ($4,607,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 465 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 466 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 467 CASH RECEIPTS 468 2020/21 2021/22 469 REVISED BUDGET 470 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 4,603,600 $ 4,607,000 471 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,603,600 4,607,000 472 RECEIPTS 473 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 35,000 - 474 TOTAL RECEIPTS 35,000 - 475 TOTALS $ 4,638,600 $ 4,607,000 476 EXPENSE SUMMARY 477 2020/21 2021/22 478 REVISED BUDGET 479 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 31,600 $ - 480 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 4,607,000 $ 4,607,000 481 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,638,600 4,607,000 482 TOTALS $ 4,638,600 $ 4,607,000 483 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 484 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 485 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 113 16

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SECOND READING 486 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 487 WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE 488 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 489 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 490 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand dollars Eight Hundred dollars 491 ($266,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other 492 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning 493 July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 494 CASH RECEIPTS 495 2020/21 2021/22 496 REVISED BUDGET 497 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 262,900 $ 264,900 498 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 262,900 264,900 499 RECEIPTS 500 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 2,000 1,900 501 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,000 1,900 502 TOTALS $ 264,900 $ 266,800 503 BUDGET SUMMARY 504 2020/21 2021/22 505 REVISED BUDGET 506 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 264,900 $ 266,800 507 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 264,900 266,800 508 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 264,900 $ 266,800 509 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 510 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 511 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 114 17

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SECOND READING 512 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 513 WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE 514 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 515 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 516 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred dollars 517 ($298,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and 518 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning 519 July 1, 2021 andending June 30, 2022: 520 CASH RECEIPTS 521 2020/21 2021/22 522 REVISED BUDGET 523 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 294,200 296,500 524 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 294,200 296,500 525 RECEIPTS 526 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 2,300 2,300 527 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,300 2,300 528 TOTALS $ 296,500 $ 298,800 529 BUDGET SUMMARY 530 2020/21 2021/22 531 REVISED BUDGET 532 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 296,500 $ 298,800 533 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 296,500 298,800 534 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 296,500 $ 298,800 535 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 536 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 537 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 115 18

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SECOND READING 538 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 539 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND 540 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 541 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 542 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety-Two Million Seven Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Eight Hundr 543 dollars ($92,774,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 544 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for 545 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 546 2020/21 2021/22 547 REVISED BUDGET 548 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,230,300 $ 10,913,400 549 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (5,246,100) (5,196,000) 550 BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 4,984,200 5,717,400 551 BASE REVENUE 552 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 80,417,400 81,960,900 553 UTILITY TAX 1,245,100 1,271,500 554 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 640,000 538,000 555 RENT REVENUE - 110,000 556 GREEN ENERGY 127,000 127,000 557 INTEREST EARNINGS 157,400 175,000 558 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 2,500,000 2,800,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS (ERP) - 75,000 558 TOTAL REVENUES 85,086,900 87,057,400 559 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 90,071,100 $ 92,774,800 Page 116 19

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SECOND READING 560 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #14. 561 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019 562 2020/21 2021/22 563 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET 564 POWER SUPPLY $ 19,715,300 $ 19,773,200 565 SOLAR ENERGY 3,401,100 3,237,300 566 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 384,100 409,600 567 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 634,800 634,800 568 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 614,600 1,300,000 569 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 12,300 33,700 570 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,871,900 5,508,400 571 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 8,476,800 6,772,100 572 CAPACITY CHARGES 15,048,100 13,322,900 573 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 54,159,000 50,992,000 574 PLANT OPERATIONS 4,706,100 2,219,500 575 GENERATIONS FUELS 488,400 300,200 576 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (808,300) (366,200) 577 PJM CREDITS (369,400) (87,000) 578 CAPACITY CREDITS (12,191,700) (5,411,200) 579 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (8,174,900) (3,344,700) 580 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 45,984,100 47,647,300 581 DIRECT EXPENDITURES 582 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 4,010,600 4,127,400 583 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,381,400 1,419,600 584 ADMINISTRATION 707,400 910,100 585 METER READING 375,300 389,400 586 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 871,100 942,200 587 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,345,800 7,788,700 588 OTHER EXPENSES: 589 UTILITY TAX 1,245,100 1,271,500 590 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 300,000 300,000 591 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S - 60,000 592 LEGAL EXPENSES 100,000 50,000 593 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 789,600 843,500 594 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 127,000 127,000 595 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,798,900 3,647,400 596 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 21,000 21,000 597 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 330,300 500,000 598 BOND ISSUANCE COST - 40,000 599 DEBT SERVICE 1,378,600 1,800,000 600 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,090,500 8,660,400 601 TRANSFER TO: 602 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 6,000,000 3,711,100 603 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 11,000,000 604 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 2,000,000 2,000,000 605 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 18,000,000 16,711,100 606 TOTAL EXPENSES 79,420,400 80,807,500 607 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 10,650,700 11,967,300 608 TOTALS $ 90,071,100 $ 92,774,800 609 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 610 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 611 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 117 20

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SECOND READING 612 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 613 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND 614 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 615 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 616 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty-Four Million Four Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Five Hundred 617 dollars ($44,453,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 618 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 619 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 620 REVENUES 621 2020/21 2021/22 622 REVISED BUDGET 623 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,384,800 $ 22,581,700 624 REVENUES 625 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 6,000,000 3,711,100 626 BOND ISSUE PROCEEDS - 8,575,200 627 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 400,000 400,000 628 TRF FROM DEPRECIATION RSV 1,000,000 9,000,000 629 INTEREST EARNINGS 218,200 185,500 630 TOTAL REVENUES 7,618,200 21,871,800 631 TOTALS $ 24,003,000 $ 44,453,500 632 EXPENSE SUMMARY 633 2020/21 2021/22 634 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET 635 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 2,064,400 $ 1,843,200 636 ELECTRIC GENERATION 1,301,700 9,070,000 637 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,293,000 1,320,800 638 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,706,600 8,952,300 639 ERP SYSTEM 1,244,800 500,000 640 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,610,500 21,686,300 641 BUDGET BALANCE 15,392,500 22,767,200 642 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 24,003,000 $ 44,453,500 643 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 644 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 645 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 118 21

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SECOND READING 646 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 647 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE 648 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 649 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 650 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred dollars 651 ($942,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and 652 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 653 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 654 CASH RECEIPTS 655 2020/21 2021/22 656 REVISED BUDGET 657 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 908,300 $ 928,800 658 RECEIPTS 659 INTEREST EARNINGS 20,500 14,000 660 TOTAL RECEIPTS 20,500 14,000 661 TOTALS $ 928,800 $ 942,800 662 EXPENSE SUMMARY 663 2020/21 2021/22 664 REVISED BUDGET 665 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 928,800 $ 942,800 666 TOTALS $ 928,800 $ 942,800 667 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 668 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 669 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 119 22

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SECOND READING 670 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 671 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE 672 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022 673 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 674 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Eight Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand 675 dollars ($20,893,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 676 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for 677 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 678 CASH RECEIPTS 679 2020/21 2021/22 680 REVISED BUDGET 681 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 21,244,200 $ 20,568,600 682 INTEREST EARNINGS 324,400 324,400 683 TOTALS $ 21,568,600 $ 20,893,000 684 BUDGET SUMMARY 685 2020/21 2021/22 686 REVISED BUDGET 687 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E $ 1,000,000 $ 9,000,000 688 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 20,568,600 11,893,000 689 TOTALS $ 21,568,600 $ 20,893,000 689 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 690 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 691 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 120 23

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SECOND READING 692 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 693 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE 694 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022 695 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 696 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fourteen Million One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand 697 Eight Hundred dollars ($14,123,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 698 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 699 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 700 CASH RECEIPTS 701 2020/21 2021/22 702 REVISED BUDGET 703 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,896,600 $ 13,984,000 704 INTEREST EARNINGS 87,400 139,800 705 TOTALS $ 13,984,000 $ 14,123,800 706 BUDGET SUMMARY 707 2020/21 2021/22 708 REVISED BUDGET 709 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 13,984,000 $ 14,123,800 710 TOTALS $ 13,984,000 $ 14,123,800 711 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 712 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 713 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 121 24

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SECOND READING 714 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 715 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE 716 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022 717 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 718 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred dollars 719 ($864,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and 720 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 721 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 722 CASH RECEIPTS 723 2020/21 2021/22 724 REVISED BUDGET 725 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 797,500 $ 815,200 726 INTEREST EARNINGS 17,700 48,900 727 TOTALS $ 815,200 $ 864,100 728 BUDGET SUMMARY 729 2020/21 2021/22 730 REVISED BUDGET 731 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 815,200 $ 864,100 732 TOTALS $ 815,200 $ 864,100 733 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 734 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 735 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 122 25

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SECOND READING 736 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 737 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE 738 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022 739 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 740 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty-Four Million Two Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Two 741 Hundred dollars ($24,276,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 742 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 743 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 744 CASH RECEIPTS 745 2020/21 2021/22 746 REVISED BUDGET 747 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 22,348,600 $ 22,206,200 748 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 749 INTEREST EARNINGS 357,600 70,000 750 TOTALS $ 24,706,200 $ 24,276,200 751 BUDGET SUMMARY 752 2020/21 2021/22 753 REVISED BUDGET 754 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 2,500,000 $ 2,800,000 755 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 22,206,200 21,476,200 756 TOTALS $ 24,706,200 $ 24,276,200 757 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 758 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 759 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 123 26

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SECOND READING 760 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 761 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND 762 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 763 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 764 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars 765 ($750,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 766 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 767 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 768 CASH RECEIPTS 769 2020/21 2021/22 770 REVISED BUDGET 771 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100 772 STATE GRANT 796,000 750,000 773 TOTALS $ 796,100 $ 750,100 774 BUDGET SUMMARY 775 2020/21 2021/22 776 REVISED BUDGET 777 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 796,000 $ 750,000 778 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100 779 TOTALS $ 796,100 $ 750,100 780 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 781 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 782 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 124 27

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SECOND READING 783 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 784 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM 785 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 786 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 787 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Thousand One Hundred dollars 788 ($400,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 789 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 790 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 791 CASH RECEIPTS 792 2020/21 2021/22 793 REVISED BUDGET 794 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100 795 POLICE FINES 445,000 400,000 796 TOTALS $ 445,100 $ 400,100 797 BUDGET SUMMARY 798 2020/21 2021/22 799 REVISED BUDGET 800 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 445,000 $ 400,000 801 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100 802 TOTALS $ 445,100 $ 400,100 803 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 804 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 805 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 125 28

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SECOND READING 806 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 807 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND 808 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 809 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 810 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Six 811 Hundred dollars ($2,825,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 812 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 813 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 814 OPERATING REVENUES 815 2020/21 2021/22 816 REVISED BUDGET 817 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 2,450,500 $ 1,803,600 818 INTEREST INCOME 31,500 28,500 819 PREMIUM FROM CITY 880,100 993,500 820 TOTALS $ 3,362,100 $ 2,825,600 821 OPERATING EXPENSES 822 2020/21 2021/22 823 REVISED BUDGET 824 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 394,000 $ 480,000 825 INSURANCE 110,800 145,000 826 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 33,500 39,000 827 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 22,100 25,000 828 TOTAL EXPENSES 560,400 689,000 829 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,801,700 2,136,600 830 TOTALS $ 3,362,100 $ 2,825,600 831 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 832 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 833 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 126 29

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SECOND READING 834 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 835 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND 836 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 837 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 838 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred dollars 839 ($795,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 840 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 841 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 842 OPERATING REVENUES 843 2020/21 2021/22 844 REVISED BUDGET 845 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 334,000 $ 312,400 846 GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 483,400 847 TOTALS $ 834,000 $ 795,800 848 OPERATING EXPENSES 849 2020/21 2021/22 850 REVISED BUDGET 851 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 171,600 $ 596,500 852 853 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 662,400 199,300 854 TOTALS $ 834,000 $ 795,800 855 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 856 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 857 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 127 30

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SECOND READING 858 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 859 LIBRARY GRANT FUND 860 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 861 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 862 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred dollars 863 ($277,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 864 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 865 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 866 OPERATING REVENUES 867 2020/21 2021/22 868 REVISED BUDGET 869 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 18,900 $ - 870 STATE GRANT 280,800 275,000 871 FEDERAL GRANT 1,800 2,700 912 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 277,700 913 OPERATING EXPENSES 914 2020/21 2021/22 915 REVISED BUDGET 916 STATE GRANTS 917 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 5,500 $ 5,000 918 OFFICE SUPPLIES 28,000 23,100 919 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 13,700 15,000 920 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 25,500 28,200 921 BOOKS 128,800 125,000 922 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 2,500 3,000 923 COMPUTER HARDWARE 5,300 500 924 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 79,000 67,700 925 POSTAGE 200 100 926 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 4,200 3,000 927 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 4,000 1,900 928 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,100 2,500 929 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 298,800 275,000 930 FEDERAL GRANTS 931 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,700 2,700 932 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,700 2,700 933 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 301,500 277,700 934 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - 935 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 277,700 936 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 937 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 938 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 128 31

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SECOND READING 939 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 940 CDBG GRANT FUND 941 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 942 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 943 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three 944 dollars ($334,943) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 945 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 946 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 947 OPERATING REVENUES 948 2020/21 2021/22 949 REVISED BUDGET 950 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,500 $ 2,500 951 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 632,077 332,443 952 TOTALS $ 634,577 $ 334,943 953 OPERATING EXPENSES 954 2020/21 2021/22 955 REVISED BUDGET 956 EXPENDITURES 957 PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM $ 1,855 $ - 958 PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 55,522 - 959 PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 35,385 - 960 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 97,845 100,000 961 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 30,000 61,016 962 CURRENT YEAR DOVER NCALL - 30,000 963 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 33,000 40,000 964 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 25,000 25,827 965 CURRENT YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLABORATIVE 75,284 20,600 966 CURRENT YEAR CARES ACT (COVID-19) 163,211 - 967 CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 114,976 55,000 968 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 632,078 332,443 969 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,500 2,500 970 TOTALS $ 634,578 $ 334,943 971 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 972 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 973 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 129 32

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SECOND READING 974 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 975 207 - POLICE GRANTS FUND 976 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 977 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 978 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Thirty Thousand dollars ($830,000) 979 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other 980 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 981 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 982 OPERATING REVENUES 983 2020/21 2021/22 984 REVISED BUDGET 985 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 129,000 $ 50,000 986 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 635,000 780,000 987 TOTALS $ 764,000 $ 830,000 988 OPERATING EXPENSES 989 2020/21 2021/22 990 REVISED BUDGET 991 EXPENDITURES 992 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 993 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 643,600 235,000 TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - 210,000 994 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 995 CELL PHONE CHARGES 20,000 15,000 996 TRAINING 19,700 10,000 997 AUDIT FEES 1,000 - 998 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 684,300 470,000 999 OTHER FINANCING USES 1000 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 4,300 310,000 1001 TOTAL FINANCING USES 4,300 310,000 1002 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 75,400 50,000 1003 TOTALS $ 764,000 $ 830,000 1004 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. 1005 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1006 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1007 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 130 33

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SECOND READING 1008 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 1009 209 - POLICE GRANTS FUND 1010 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 1011 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1012 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty Thousand dollars ($330,000) 1013 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other 1014 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 1015 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 1016 OPERATING REVENUES 1017 2020/21 2021/22 1018 REVISED BUDGET 1019 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ - $ - 1020 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 212,400 330,000 1021 TOTALS $ 212,400 $ 330,000 1022 OPERATING EXPENSES 1023 2020/21 2021/22 1024 REVISED BUDGET 1025 EXPENDITURES 1026 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 1027 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 118,000 265,000 1028 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 63,500 1029 TRAINING - 15,000 1030 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 181,500 280,000 1031 OTHER FINANCING USES 1032 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 30,900 50,000 1033 TOTAL FINANCING USES 30,900 50,000 1034 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - 1035 TOTALS $ 212,400 $ 330,000 1036 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. 1037 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1038 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1039 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 131 34

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SECOND READING 1040 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 1041 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND 1042 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 1043 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1044 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundre dollars ($144,700) 1045 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds 1046 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning 1047 July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 1048 OPERATING REVENUES 1049 2020/21 2021/22 1050 REVISED BUDGET 1051 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 52,000 $ 83,700 1052 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000 1053 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000 1054 TOTALS $ 113,000 $ 144,700 1055 OPERATING EXPENSES 1056 2020/21 2021/22 1057 REVISED BUDGET 1058 EXPENDITURES 1059 TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS $ 68,500 $ 68,500 1060 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 35,000 35,000 1061 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 103,500 103,500 1062 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,500 41,200 1063 TOTALS $ 113,000 $ 144,700 1064 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. 1065 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1066 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1067 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 132 35

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SECOND READING 1068 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 1069 REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND 1070 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 1071 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1072 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred Thousand dollars ($1,400,000) 1073 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and 1074 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal 1075 year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 1076 CASH RECEIPTS 1077 2020/21 2021/22 1078 REVISED BUDGET 1079 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ - 1080 REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 1,525,000 1,400,000 1081 TOTALS $ 1,525,000 $ 1,400,000 1082 BUDGET SUMMARY 1083 2020/21 2021/22 1084 REVISED BUDGET 1085 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 1,525,000 $ 1,400,000 1086 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - 1087 TOTALS $ 1,525,000 $ 1,400,000 1088 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1089 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1090 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 133 36

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SECOND READING 1091 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 1092 LODGING TAX FUND 1093 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 1094 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1095 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thousand 1096 dollars ($300,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 1097 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal 1098 year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 1099 CASH RECEIPTS 1100 2020/21 2021/22 1101 REVISED BUDGET 1102 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ - 1103 LODGING TAXES 110,000 300,000 1104 TOTALS $ 110,000 $ 300,000 1105 BUDGET SUMMARY 1106 2020/21 2021/22 1107 REVISED BUDGET 1108 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 110,000 $ 300,000 1109 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - 1110 TOTALS $ 110,000 $ 300,000 1111 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1112 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1113 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 134 37

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EXHIBIT #2 Regular City Council Meeting of 06/28/2021 Item #14. CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty-Two Million Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($52,375,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: GENERAL FUND CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2021-2022 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,813,100 $ 5,546,400 RECEIPTS FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 572,800 630,300 LIBRARY REVENUES 123,400 142,100 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 245,000 250,000 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,470,000 1,500,000 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,446,000 1,400,000 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 30,000 10,000 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 595,000 370,000 PROPERTY TAXES 14,885,800 15,267,700 RECREATION REVENUE 135,000 110,000 FRANCHISE FEE 645,000 600,000 SANITATION FEES 3,090,600 3,421,000 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 105,000 105,000 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,440,000 1,400,000 INVESTMENT INCOME 140,000 90,000 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 24,923,600 25,296,100 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS GENERAL GOV 1,370,700 1,362,000 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS PUBLIC WORKS 782,000 617,000 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS CENT SRVCS 842,100 835,700 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS FIN ADMIN 2,597,900 2,536,300 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,592,700 5,351,000 GRANTS: POLICE EXTRA DUTY 155,000 130,000 POLICE GRANTS FUND - 308,900 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500 MISC GRANT REVENUE 102,274 595,000 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 855,774 1,632,400 TRANSFERS FROM: TRANSFER TAX 1,433,500 1,400,000 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 750,000 750,000 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 445,000 400,000 WATER/WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 11,000,000 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,628,500 14,550,000 TOTAL REVENUES 45,000,574 46,829,500 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 50,813,674 $ 52,375,900 Page 135 1

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Item #14. 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2020-2021 2019/20 2021/22 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET CITY CLERK $ 511,891 $ 535,800 COUNCIL 156,600 190,800 TAX ASSESSOR 238,400 263,800 PLANNING 658,300 642,000 CITY MANAGER 1,004,800 920,100 HUMAN RESOURCES 529,200 600,200 MAYOR 221,700 222,800 FIRE 769,900 797,200 LIFE SAFETY 434,974 472,300 CODE ENFORCEMENT 815,000 654,100 INSPECTIONS 595,300 651,200 POLICE 17,819,900 18,544,700 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 750,000 541,400 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 603,400 587,200 STREETS 697,700 636,000 SANITATION 2,502,425 2,564,800 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,456,600 1,487,500 STORMWATER 682,900 774,100 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 655,800 837,000 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 294,900 181,100 LIBRARY 1,822,700 1,859,900 RECREATION 1,129,700 1,191,500 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 730,284 738,600 FLEET MAINTENANCE 924,600 906,500 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 912,800 738,500 FINANCE 992,700 932,100 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,107,600 1,048,300 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 39,020,074 39,519,500 OTHER EXPENSES DEBT SERVICE 462,200 632,000 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 100,000 - INSURANCE 835,000 1,050,000 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,045,400 2,156,000 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 27,000 30,000 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 100,000 - STREET LIGHTS 815,000 800,000 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,534,600 4,818,000 TRANSFERS TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 2,083,000 3,025,900 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 435,100 435,100 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) - 25,000 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 3,018,100 3,961,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 46,572,774 48,298,500 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,240,900 4,077,400 TOTALS $ 50,813,674 $ 52,375,900 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 136 2

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Three Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($8,344,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: REVENUES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 3,387,600 $ 3,331,500 REVENUES STATE GRANTS - Other 1,440,000 1,333,000 POLICE GRANTS - 23,800 BUDGET BOND/BANK PROCEEDS 1,498,300 - TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 2,083,000 3,025,900 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE - 490,000 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 346,400 140,000 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 5,367,700 5,012,700 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 5,367,700 5,012,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 8,755,300 $ 8,344,200 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET FIRE $ 173,300 $ 250,300 GROUNDS - 125,000 LIBRARY 19,900 25,000 RECREATION 904,000 756,000 LIFE SAFETY 67,500 - CODE ENFORCEMENT 37,800 50,300 PLANNING 20,400 - INSPECTIONS 23,500 25,100 POLICE 986,800 526,000 STREETS 3,209,400 506,000 STORMWATER 1,342,200 2,546,200 SANITATION 475,200 166,200 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 61,600 36,600 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 700,000 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 39,600 - PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 325,000 - DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 8,386,200 5,012,700 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,386,200 5,012,700 BUDGET BALANCE 369,100 3,331,500 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 8,755,300 $ 8,344,200 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 137 3

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand dollars ($788,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 773,000 $ 775,000 INTEREST EARNED 2,000 13,000 TOTALS $ 775,000 $ 788,000 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 775,000 $ 788,000 TOTALS $ 775,000 $ 788,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 138 4

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Fourteen Thousand One Hundred dollars ($1,014,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,139,300 $ 999,300 INTEREST EARNINGS 14,800 14,800 TOTALS $ 1,154,100 $ 1,014,100 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2019/20 REVISED BUDGET TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 154,800 $ 140,000 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 999,300 874,100 TOTALS $ 1,154,100 $ 1,014,100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 139 5

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($867,500) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021: OPERATING REVENUES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 44,500 $ 831,500 STATE AID/GRANT 1,310,000 $ 33,000 MISCELANEOUS RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS 3,000 3,000 TOTALS $ 1,357,500 $ 867,500 OPERATING EXPENSES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 526,000 $ 490,000 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND - - CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 831,500 377,500 TOTALS $ 1,357,500 $ 867,500 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 140 6

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WATER FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven MillionNine Hundred Ninety-One Thousand One Hundred dollars ($7,991,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,218,900 $ 642,000 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,218,900 642,000 BASE REVENUE STATE GRANT 71,800 - WATER SERVICES 6,231,700 6,353,800 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 420,100 436,700 WATER IMPACT FEES 570,000 420,000 INTEREST - WATER 34,000 34,000 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 67,800 104,600 TOTAL REVENUES 7,395,400 7,349,100 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 8,614,300 $ 7,991,100 Page 141 7

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2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #14. WATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2019-2020 2020/21 2021/22 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 441,400 $ 294,400 WATER DEPARTMENT 669,800 676,300 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,066,300 2,370,600 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,177,500 3,341,300 OTHER EXPENSES DEBT SERVICE - WATER 762,800 762,800 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 176,900 192,000 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,033,200 967,600 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 27,000 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 1,992,900 1,949,400 TRANSFER TO: GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,455,300 1,148,600 ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT - 25,000 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,955,300 1,673,600 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,125,700 6,964,300 BUDGET BALANCES BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,488,600 1,026,800 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,488,600 1,026,800 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 8,614,300 $ 7,991,100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 142 8

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WASTEWATER FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twelve Million One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($12,142,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 47,900 1,672,200 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 47,900 1,672,200 BASE REVENUE WASTEWATER SERVICES 4,467,500 4,709,500 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,275,100 3,275,100 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 2,040,400 2,023,100 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 480,000 380,000 STATE GRANT - WASTEWATER - 62,700 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 20,000 20,000 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 1,300 200 TOTAL REVENUES 10,284,300 10,470,600 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 10,332,200 $ 12,142,800 Page 143 9

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2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #14. WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2019-2020 2020/21 2021/22 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 288,300 $ 393,700 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 1,144,200 1,112,500 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,432,500 1,506,200 OTHER EXPENSES DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 659,900 659,900 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 81,500 93,000 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,302,900 4,302,900 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 782,000 736,000 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 10,000 12,000 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 5,836,300 5,803,800 TRANSFER TO: GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,200,000 799,200 ELETRIC FUND (ERP) - 25,000 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,700,000 1,324,200 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,966,400 8,634,200 BUDGET BALANCES BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 1,363,400 3,508,600 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,365,800 3,508,600 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 10,332,200 $ 12,142,800 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 144 10

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Eight Hundred Two Thousand Five hundred dollars ($6,802,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Governmentr for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,618,200 $ 4,896,200 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,618,200 4,896,200 REVENUES TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,455,300 1,148,600 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 70,100 707,700 INTEREST INCOME 50,000 50,000 TOTAL REVENUES 1,575,400 1,906,300 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 6,193,600 $ 6,802,500 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET ENGINEERING $ 20,400 $ - WATER 1,647,200 1,729,000 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 568,500 177,300 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,236,100 1,906,300 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 3,957,500 4,896,200 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,957,500 4,896,200 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 6,193,600 $ 6,802,500 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 145 11

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nine hundred dollars ($1,723,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for from the fiscal year begining July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 1,243,700 $ 892,700 REVENUES STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 578,600 - TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 1,200,000 799,200 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 31,600 22,000 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000 TOTAL REVENUES 1,820,200 831,200 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 3,063,900 $ 1,723,900 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET ENGINEERING $ 14,000 $ - WASTEWATER 2,665,200 831,200 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,679,200 831,200 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 384,700 892,700 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 384,700 892,700 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 3,063,900 $ 1,723,900 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 146 12

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($554,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 539,600 $ 550,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 539,600 550,700 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,200 4,200 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,200 4,200 TOTALS $ 543,800 $ 554,900 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 543,800 $ 554,900 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 543,800 554,900 TOTALS $ 543,800 $ 554,900 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 147 13

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($298,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 282,800 $ 287,000 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 282,800 287,000 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,200 11,800 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,200 11,800 TOTALS $ 287,000 $ 298,800 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 287,000 298,800 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 287,000 298,800 TOTALS $ 287,000 $ 298,800 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 148 14

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($1,791,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,764,800 $ 1,778,000 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,764,800 1,778,000 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 13,200 13,200 TOTAL RECEIPTS 13,200 13,200 TOTALS $ 1,778,000 $ 1,791,200 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 1,778,000 $ 1,791,200 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,778,000 1,791,200 TOTALS $ 1,778,000 $ 1,791,200 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 149 15

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Million Six Hundred Seven Thousand dollars ($4,607,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 4,603,600 $ 4,607,000 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,603,600 4,607,000 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 35,000 - TOTAL RECEIPTS 35,000 - TOTALS $ 4,638,600 $ 4,607,000 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 31,600 $ - CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 4,607,000 $ 4,607,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,638,600 4,607,000 TOTALS $ 4,638,600 $ 4,607,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 150 16

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand dollars Eight Hundred dollars ($266,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 262,900 $ 264,900 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 262,900 264,900 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 2,000 1,900 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,000 1,900 TOTALS $ 264,900 $ 266,800 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 264,900 $ 266,800 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 264,900 266,800 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 264,900 $ 266,800 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 151 17

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($298,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 andending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 294,200 296,500 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 294,200 296,500 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 2,300 2,300 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,300 2,300 TOTALS $ 296,500 $ 298,800 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 296,500 $ 298,800 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 296,500 298,800 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 296,500 $ 298,800 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 152 18

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety-Two Million Seven Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($92,774,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,230,300 $ 10,913,400 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (5,246,100) (5,196,000) BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 4,984,200 5,717,400 BASE REVENUE DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 80,417,400 81,960,900 UTILITY TAX 1,245,100 1,271,500 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 640,000 538,000 RENT REVENUE - 110,000 GREEN ENERGY 127,000 127,000 INTEREST EARNINGS 157,400 175,000 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 2,500,000 2,800,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS (ERP) - 75,000 TOTAL REVENUES 85,086,900 87,057,400 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 90,071,100 $ 92,774,800 Page 153 19

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2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #14. ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019 2020/21 2021/22 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET POWER SUPPLY $ 19,715,300 $ 19,773,200 SOLAR ENERGY 3,401,100 3,237,300 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 384,100 409,600 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 634,800 634,800 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 614,600 1,300,000 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 12,300 33,700 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,871,900 5,508,400 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 8,476,800 6,772,100 CAPACITY CHARGES 15,048,100 13,322,900 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 54,159,000 50,992,000 PLANT OPERATIONS 4,706,100 2,219,500 GENERATIONS FUELS 488,400 300,200 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (808,300) (366,200) PJM CREDITS (369,400) (87,000) CAPACITY CREDITS (12,191,700) (5,411,200) GENERATION SUBTOTAL (8,174,900) (3,344,700) POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 45,984,100 47,647,300 DIRECT EXPENDITURES TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 4,010,600 4,127,400 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,381,400 1,419,600 ADMINISTRATION 707,400 910,100 METER READING 375,300 389,400 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 871,100 942,200 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,345,800 7,788,700 OTHER EXPENSES: UTILITY TAX 1,245,100 1,271,500 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 300,000 300,000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S - 60,000 LEGAL EXPENSES 100,000 50,000 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 789,600 843,500 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 127,000 127,000 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,798,900 3,647,400 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 21,000 21,000 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 330,300 500,000 BOND ISSUANCE COST - 40,000 DEBT SERVICE 1,378,600 1,800,000 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,090,500 8,660,400 TRANSFER TO: IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 6,000,000 3,711,100 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 11,000,000 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 2,000,000 2,000,000 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 18,000,000 16,711,100 TOTAL EXPENSES 79,420,400 80,807,500 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 10,650,700 11,967,300 TOTALS $ 90,071,100 $ 92,774,800 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 154 20

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty-Four Million Four Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($44,453,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: REVENUES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,384,800 $ 22,581,700 REVENUES TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 6,000,000 3,711,100 BOND ISSUE PROCEEDS - 8,575,200 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 400,000 400,000 TRF FROM DEPRECIATION RSV 1,000,000 9,000,000 INTEREST EARNINGS 218,200 185,500 TOTAL REVENUES 7,618,200 21,871,800 TOTALS $ 24,003,000 $ 44,453,500 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 2,064,400 $ 1,843,200 ELECTRIC GENERATION 1,301,700 9,070,000 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,293,000 1,320,800 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,706,600 8,952,300 ERP SYSTEM 1,244,800 500,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,610,500 21,686,300 BUDGET BALANCE 15,392,500 22,767,200 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 24,003,000 $ 44,453,500 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 155 21

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($942,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 908,300 $ 928,800 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS 20,500 14,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 20,500 14,000 TOTALS $ 928,800 $ 942,800 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 928,800 $ 942,800 TOTALS $ 928,800 $ 942,800 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 156 22

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Eight Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand dollars ($20,893,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 21,244,200 $ 20,568,600 INTEREST EARNINGS 324,400 324,400 TOTALS $ 21,568,600 $ 20,893,000 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E $ 1,000,000 $ 9,000,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 20,568,600 11,893,000 TOTALS $ 21,568,600 $ 20,893,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 157 23

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fourteen Million One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($14,123,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,896,600 $ 13,984,000 INTEREST EARNINGS 87,400 139,800 TOTALS $ 13,984,000 $ 14,123,800 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 13,984,000 $ 14,123,800 TOTALS $ 13,984,000 $ 14,123,800 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 158 24

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred dollars ($864,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 797,500 $ 815,200 INTEREST EARNINGS 17,700 48,900 TOTALS $ 815,200 $ 864,100 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 815,200 $ 864,100 TOTALS $ 815,200 $ 864,100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 159 25

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty-Four Million Two Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($24,276,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 22,348,600 $ 22,206,200 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 INTEREST EARNINGS 357,600 70,000 TOTALS $ 24,706,200 $ 24,276,200 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 2,500,000 $ 2,800,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 22,206,200 21,476,200 TOTALS $ 24,706,200 $ 24,276,200 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 160 26

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars ($750,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100 STATE GRANT 796,000 750,000 TOTALS $ 796,100 $ 750,100 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 796,000 $ 750,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100 TOTALS $ 796,100 $ 750,100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 161 27

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Thousand One Hundred dollars ($400,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100 POLICE FINES 445,000 400,000 TOTALS $ 445,100 $ 400,100 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 445,000 $ 400,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100 TOTALS $ 445,100 $ 400,100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 162 28

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Six Hundred dollars ($2,825,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: OPERATING REVENUES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ 2,450,500 $ 1,803,600 INTEREST INCOME 31,500 28,500 PREMIUM FROM CITY 880,100 993,500 TOTALS $ 3,362,100 $ 2,825,600 OPERATING EXPENSES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 394,000 $ 480,000 INSURANCE 110,800 145,000 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 33,500 39,000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 22,100 25,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 560,400 689,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,801,700 2,136,600 TOTALS $ 3,362,100 $ 2,825,600 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 163 29

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($795,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: OPERATING REVENUES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 334,000 $ 312,400 GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 483,400 TOTALS $ 834,000 $ 795,800 OPERATING EXPENSES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 171,600 $ 596,500 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 662,400 199,300 TOTALS $ 834,000 $ 795,800 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 164 30

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. LIBRARY GRANT FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($277,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: OPERATING REVENUES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 18,900 $ - STATE GRANT 280,800 275,000 FEDERAL GRANT 1,800 2,700 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 277,700 OPERATING EXPENSES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET STATE GRANTS FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 5,500 $ 5,000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 28,000 23,100 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 13,700 15,000 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 25,500 28,200 BOOKS 128,800 125,000 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 2,500 3,000 COMPUTER HARDWARE 5,300 500 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 79,000 67,700 POSTAGE 200 100 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 4,200 3,000 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 4,000 1,900 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,100 2,500 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 298,800 275,000 FEDERAL GRANTS PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,700 2,700 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,700 2,700 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 301,500 277,700 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 277,700 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 165 31

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. CDBG GRANT FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three dollars ($334,943) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: OPERATING REVENUES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,500 $ 2,500 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 632,077 332,443 TOTALS $ 634,577 $ 334,943 OPERATING EXPENSES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET EXPENDITURES PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM $ 1,855 $ - PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 55,522 - PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 35,385 - CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 97,845 100,000 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 30,000 61,016 CURRENT YEAR DOVER NCALL - 30,000 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 33,000 40,000 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 25,000 25,827 CURRENT YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLABORATIVE 75,284 20,600 CURRENT YEAR CARES ACT (COVID-19) 163,211 - CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 114,976 55,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 632,078 332,443 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,500 2,500 TOTALS $ 634,578 $ 334,943 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 166 32

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 207 - POLICE GRANTS FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Thirty Thousand dollars ($830,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: OPERATING REVENUES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 129,000 $ 50,000 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 635,000 780,000 TOTALS $ 764,000 $ 830,000 OPERATING EXPENSES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET EXPENDITURES MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 643,600 235,000 TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - 210,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES CELL PHONE CHARGES 20,000 15,000 TRAINING 19,700 10,000 AUDIT FEES 1,000 - TOTAL EXPENDITURES 684,300 470,000 OTHER FINANCING USES OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 4,300 310,000 TOTAL FINANCING USES 4,300 310,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 75,400 50,000 TOTALS $ 764,000 $ 830,000 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 167 33

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. 209 - POLICE GRANTS FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty Thousand dollars ($330,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: OPERATING REVENUES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ - $ - STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 212,400 330,000 TOTALS $ 212,400 $ 330,000 OPERATING EXPENSES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET EXPENDITURES MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 118,000 265,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 63,500 TRAINING - 15,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 181,500 280,000 OTHER FINANCING USES OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 30,900 50,000 TOTAL FINANCING USES 30,900 50,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - TOTALS $ 212,400 $ 330,000 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 168 34

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundre dollars ($144,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: OPERATING REVENUES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 52,000 $ 83,700 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000 TOTALS $ 113,000 $ 144,700 OPERATING EXPENSES 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET EXPENDITURES TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS $ 68,500 $ 68,500 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 35,000 35,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 103,500 103,500 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,500 41,200 TOTALS $ 113,000 $ 144,700 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 169 35

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred Thousand dollars ($1,400,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ - REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 1,525,000 1,400,000 TOTALS $ 1,525,000 $ 1,400,000 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 1,525,000 $ 1,400,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - TOTALS $ 1,525,000 $ 1,400,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 170 36

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15 Item #14. LODGING TAX FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thousand dollars ($300,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022: CASH RECEIPTS 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ - LODGING TAXES 110,000 300,000 TOTALS $ 110,000 $ 300,000 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020/21 2021/22 REVISED BUDGET TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 110,000 $ 300,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - TOTALS $ 110,000 $ 300,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: June 28, 2021 Page 171 37

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Item #14. MEMORANDUM To: Mr. Roy Sudler, City of Dover Council President Honorable Members of Dover City Council From: Chief Thomas Johnson, Dover Police Department CC: Mayor Robin Christiansen, Deputy Chief David Spicer Date: 6/11/2021 Subject: Police Department Executive Compensation Council Members; As requested by the Council President following a recent conference on this topic, I offer this summation related to the salary agreement at the time of my hire and a recommendation to address the recurring challenge of salary compression, and market value, for the positions of both the Chief of Police and the Deputy Chief of Police. As it relates to the former, at the beginning of FY 21, I did not receive the salary adjustment that was negotiated at the time of my appointment. I was promised a 7% increase and only received the 2% value provided to all non-bargaining employees on July 1, 2020. In relation to the latter, recent FOP contract agreements and a lack of adjustments to comparable market value have gradually led to a serious lag in the salary status of both Chief Officer positions. In May of 2020, when Major Stump chose to retire, I discussed the salary challenge for the position of Deputy Chief with the former City Manager, Mrs. Mitchell. My goal was to resolve it prior to offering the job to either Captain Bernat or Captain Spicer. It was during this conversation that I discovered she was unaware of the salary agreement I had reached with Mayor Christiansen. I immediately contacted the Mayor and requested he attempt to resolve the matter as soon as possible. Of course the combination of the ongoing COVID-related State of Emergency, and the civil unrest that began in late May, made a quick resolution impossible. In the end, the City policy of “5% at the time of promotion” got us through the critical moment when selecting Captain Spicer as the new Deputy Chief. However, salary compression resumed again just 6 months later, and at the current time, the Deputy Chief rank is not financially attractive considering the options available to the Captains that might fill it. The same is now true for the rank of Chief even after honoring the initial agreement.

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Item #14. To conclude the matter of my FY 21 salary, I would offer that Mayor Christiansen has confirmed to several members of Council that 7% was promised to me on July 1, 2020 and that my original paperwork in February would reflect the starting figure of $130,000 due to budget constraints. I would respectfully request that I be issued a check to cover the residual 5% owed me for service in FY 21. The difference between $132,600 and $139,100 is $6,500. The current labor agreement with the FOP has a salary schedule that calls for 3% increases at the beginning of the next three budget years. To illustrate the supervisory scale, the average salary separation for each supervisory promotion is roughly 8.5% Presuming that non-bargaining employees receive 3% as well, the promotion from Captain to Deputy Chief has a separation of only 2.85% going into FY 22. If the non-bargaining employees receive less, the compression continues to increase. In discussions with the Mayor and several members of Council I outlined the challenges of asking a Captain to leave the security of the bargaining unit, contract benefits, and access to year-round extra- duty income to assume a more responsible role with no financial distinction truly reflective of the rank. Similar distinction between Deputy Chief and Chief was discussed. The issue of market value was also raised for both positions within the Delaware Law Enforcement landscape. The Chief Officers of the Dover PD also function in a State-level capacity representing Dover’s interests on issues that impact Delaware Law Enforcement. Dover is considered part of the “Big 4” as it relates to sworn agencies in the State. The other three are the Delaware State Police, the New Castle County Police, and the City of Wilmington Police. Like the other three, the Dover Chief of Police is a voting member of the boards that address Training, Certification, Accreditation, and Grant funding. Moreover, we are in permanent task force relationships with State and Federal law enforcement partners to address challenges unique to the larger agencies. To resolve the current situation, I would suggest the following action plan. 1. Break the cycle of the Captain salaries encroaching upon the Chief and Deputy Chief Salaries by adopting a standard separation between executive ranks. 2. Beginning in FY 22, create a 9% separation between Captain and Deputy Chief. This 0.45% above the average separation but less than the two largest. The 0.45% will account for the clothing, educational and other incentives lost with the promotion to Deputy Chief. On July 1, 2021, the Captain base salary will be a few dollars shy of $124,000. 9% would set the Deputy Chief salary a little over $135,000 and make it comparable to the Deputy Chief compensation found in Newark. 3. Beginning in FY 22, for all the same reasons, create a 9% separation between the Deputy Chief and Chief. That would take the Chief to a little over $147,300 annually and the position would then be proportional to comparable major Chief salaries in Delaware. Additional illustrative date can be found in the attached appendix and further details can be provided if it is the pleasure of Council. Respectfully submitted,

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Item #14. Police Department Executive Compensation – Appendix 1. Salary separation values contained within the DPD FOP Collective Bargaining Agreement a. 9.3% upon promotion to Master Corporal $91,947.63 to $98,606.66 b. 9.6% upon promotion to Sergeant $100,850.46 to $107,051.07 c. 6.5% upon promotion to Lieutenant $110,597.72 to $113,975.50 d. 8.8% upon promotion to Captain $120,344.99 to $123,963.59 e. 8.55% is the average increase across all four supervisory ranks 2. $123,963.59 is the Captain salary effective 1 July 2021 3. $123,884.80 is the current Deputy Chief salary with the FY 22 figure unknown 4. $126,981.92 - $127,601.34 represents the projected range for the Deputy Chief should the City increase non-bargaining salaries between 2.5% and 3.0% leaving a rank separation between 2.38% and 2.85% 5. The Newark Police is routinely identified as the closest comparable to Dover Police a. $131,627.00 is the FY 21 compensation for a Newark Police Dept. Deputy Chief b. The compensation for the Newark Chief is approximately $10,000.00 more c. The Newark PD contract is due for re-negotiation in the coming weeks and a raise in pay is anticipated at all levels in January. d. A 2-3% raise would move the Newark Deputy Chief to $134,259.54-$135,575.81 6. Should the Council look favorably upon the proposed salary adjustments for both positions, the Chief’s salary would be proportional to its place in the State. a. Beginning in the next budget cycle, the other three Delaware large-agency Chiefs will receive compensation packages that range between $30,000 & $65,000 more than the Dover Chief. This is appropriate due to organizational size, service area, and populations served. b. The Dover Chief will earn only slightly more than their peer in Newark. This could also be viewed as appropriate based on the concept of organizational size, service area, and populations served as well as the additional variable of service to the law enforcement regulatory functions across the State of Delaware. c. A 4 - 5% cost of living differential was considered during this assessment (salary.com 4%) & (smartasset.com 5%)

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Item #15. FIRST READING City of Dover CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE #2025-12 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 – Definitions, be 5 amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics, and deleting the text indicated in red 6 strikeout as follows: 7 8 (3) First-time homebuyer means a natural person who has at no time held an interest in 9 residential real estate, wherever located, and which has been occupied as their principal 10 residence, and who intends to occupy the property being conveyed as his principal 11 residence, within 90 days following recordation of the deed. The first-time homebuyer 12 must file an affidavit certifying to his qualifications before the exemption can be granted. 13 In order to alleviate claims for rebate of the transfer tax paid, no rebate shall be made once 14 the deed for the transaction has been recorded. First-time homebuyers submitting a false 15 affidavit in any respect, which would entitle them to the exemption, shall be subject to 16 payment of the unpaid transfer tax, plus interest at the rate of one and one-half percent per 17 month and, upon direction by the council, referral to the attorney general of the state for 18 criminal prosecution. This subsection shall apply to all real estate settlements held on or 19 after January 2, 2000. First-time homebuyers are exempt from the transfer tax as provided 20 herein. The first-time homebuyer exemption shall apply to the seller of property that 21 qualifies for the first-time buyer exemption but only for property located within the 22 downtown development district redevelopment high priority target area defined in 23 Appendix C. Council shall have the right to deny this exemption to any property owner 24 where the sale and purchase appears to be done fraudulently to take advantage of the realty 25 transfer tax exemption ordinance. 26 27 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 28 29 That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - 30 Qualifications, be amended as by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics, and deleting 31 the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 32 33 (d) Any persons purchasing residential real property in which they will reside within the 34 downtown development district redevelopment high priority target area defined in 35 Appendix C shall be given tax relief from the payment of real estate taxes in the following 36 manner: first year of ownership, total tax abatement; second year of ownership, 75 percent 37 tax abatement; third year of ownership, 50 percent tax abatement; fourth year of ownership, Page 172

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Item #15. Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 – Amending Chapter 102 – Taxation, Article III & Article IV Page 2 38 25 percent tax abatement; fifth year of ownership, no tax abatement. Provided however 39 that the homeowner is required to occupy the home as their principal place of residence 40 during the entire time that the taxes are abated and if the property ceases to be their 41 principal place of residence at any time during the four-year period of abatement, then they 42 shall lose their right of abatement and shall be required to pay immediately all taxes abated 43 up to the time that the home ceases to be their principal residence. In order to obtain the 44 tax abatement, the homeowner must make application by affidavit submitted to the city 45 assessor, city manager or his/her designee, or contractor showing qualification for the 46 abatement and each year thereafter, submit a similar affidavit showing their continued right 47 to the abatement. If qualification for the abatement ceases within the four-year period of 48 abatement the homeowner is required to notify the city assessor, city manager or his/her 49 designee, or contractor of the lack of qualification for the abatement and within 90 days 50 from the date the qualification ceases, pay all taxes abated in the past. 51 52 ADOPTED: 53 54 SYNOPSIS 55 The purpose of this ordinance is to correct the reference to the 56 downtown redevelopment high priority target area to be consistent with the change made in 57 Ordinance #2025-01, which changed this terminology to downtown development district 58 (SPONSORS: HUGG AND ANDERSON) 59 60 Action History 61 06/23/2025 – Scheduled for First Reading – City Council 62 06/10/2025 – Introduction – Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, 63 Finance, and Administration Committee Page 173

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Item #16. FINAL READING City of Dover PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-09 WITH COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE AMENDMENT #1 (CCW/LF&A#1) (CCW/LF&A#1 indicated in green text) 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Chapter 102 – Taxation, Article I – In General, Section 102-1 – Valuation and assessment, 5 be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics, and deleting the text indicated in 6 red strikeout as follows: 7 8 Sec. 102-1. – Valuation and assessment. 9 10 Section 47 of the Charter provides that an impartial valuation and assessment of all real property 11 within the city may be conducted by the city assessor or assessors. The council may also direct 12 that, in lieu of the assessment and valuation by the city assessor, a reassessment and revaluation 13 may be done by Kent County Levy Court, the assessor or assessors, or an outside mass 14 appraisal company or a consortium of appraisers chosen by the council. Such contractor and 15 tax office staff will be under the supervision of the city manager or his/her designee. 16 17 Commencing with the year Fiscal Year 2026 City re-assessment values from the 2020 18 assessment will be used to calculate the 2025 tax bills, starting in Fiscal Year 2027 the City 19 will use the Kent County values which will be reassessed in Fiscal Year 2029 and every 5 20 years after, 2010 and every fifth year thereafter, unless otherwise directed, the revaluation and 21 reassessment of all real property may be conducted, under the supervision of the assessor or in 22 conjunction with the assessor and/or the city manager or his/her designee, by an outside mass 23 appraisal company or a consortium or appraisers chosen by the council or by Kent County Levy 24 Court. The mass appraisal company or consortium of appraisers shall be licensed to conduct 25 business in the State of Delaware and the City of Dover and shall employ appraisers who are 26 licensed by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulations. All property shall be valued as to 27 its status; as of its ownership; as of its current market value as of the January 1 assessment date, 28 and shall reflect fair market value. 29 30 ADOPTED: * 31 32 SYNOPSIS 33 This amendment will bring the Dover Code into compliance with the previously adopted motion to adopt 34 Kent County’s tax values starting with Fiscal Year 2027, thereafter, in Fiscal Year 2029, they will be 35 assessed every five years. 36 37 (SPONSORS: HUGG & BOGGERTY) Page 174

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Item #16. 38 Action History 39 06/23/2025 – Scheduled for Final Reading – City Council 40 06/09/2025 – First Reading – City Council 41 05/13/2025 – Introduction – Council Committee of the Whole/ Legislative, Finance, and Administration 42 Committee Page 175

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Item #17. FINAL READING City of Dover PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-10 WITH COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE AMENDMENT #1 (CCW/LF&A#1) (CCW/LF&A#1 indicated in green text) WITH STAFF AMENDMENT 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Chapter 2 – Administration, Article V. - Finance be amended by inserting Sec. 2-426 – Credit 5 Card Processing Fees, as indicated in the bold, blue text as follows: 6 7 Sec. 2-426. Credit card processing fees. 8 9 A credit/debit card processing fee, as provided for in Appendix F – Fees and Fines, shall be 10 imposed for any tax, fee, fine, summons, utility bill, or any other payment made with a credit, 11 debit, or charge card accepted by the City of Dover. 12 Secs. 2-426 427—2-500. Reserved. 13 14 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 15 16 That Appendix F -Fees and Fines, be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font 17 and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 18 19 Chapter 2. – Administration Chapter 2. Administration Fees and Fines Article V. Finance Sec. 2-426. Credit/debit card processing fees. $3.25 $3.75 per credit, debit, or charge card transaction 20 21 No credit, debit, or charge card fee pursuant to this ordinance shall be collected before 22 September 1, 2025. 23 24 ADOPTED: * 25 26 SYNOPSIS 27 28 The ordinance amends Chapter 2, establishing the imposition of credit card processing fees for any 29 payment made to the City of Dover with a credit, debit, or charge card. These changes aim to 30 offset a portion of the City’s credit card processing expenses in return for the convenience of this 31 payment process. Additionally, the ordinance amends Appendix F – Fees and Fines to implement Page 176

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Item #17. Proposed Ordinance #2025-10 – Amending Chapter 2, Sec. 2-246 Page 2 32 a flat fee charge of $3.25 3.75 per credit, debit, or charge card transaction. 33 34 (SPONSORS: HUGG & BOGGERTY) 35 36 Action History 37 06/23/2025 – Scheduled for Final Reading – City Council 38 06/09/2025 – First Reading – City Council 39 05/13/2025 – Introduction – Council Committee of the Whole/ Legislative, Finance, and Administration 40 Committee Page 177

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Final Reading Item #18. CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 2025‐2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixty‐Four Million Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand 3 Eight Hundred dollars ($64,760,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated 4 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal 5 Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 6 GENERAL FUND 7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2025‐2026 8 2024/25 2025/26 9 BUDGET REVISED 10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 14,860,800 $ 11,180,500 11 RECEIPTS 12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 781,100 767,900 13 LIBRARY REVENUES 153,100 151,200 14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 155,000 180,000 15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,616,400 1,540,000 16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,797,000 1,722,000 17 MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 1,250,000 ‐ 18 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 497,500 514,000 19 PROPERTY TAXES 16,876,000 17,200,000 20 RECREATION REVENUE 145,000 145,000 21 FRANCHISE FEE 600,000 500,000 22 RENT REVENUE ‐ GARRISON FARM 76,800 100,000 23 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 3,500,000 4,500,000 24 INVESTMENT INCOME 50,000 200,000 25 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 27,497,900 27,520,100 26 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS 27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS GENERAL GOV 1,679,500 1,788,200 28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS PUBLIC WORKS 857,600 983,100 29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS CENT SRVCS 2,035,700 1,793,700 30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS FIN ADMIN 2,553,400 3,373,700 31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 7,126,200 7,938,700 32 GRANTS: 33 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 165,000 708,000 34 POLICE GRANTS FUND 145,000 165,000 35 POLICE PENSION GRANT 620,000 850,000 36 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500 37 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 1,028,500 1,821,500 38 TRANSFERS FROM: 39 TRANSFER TAX 2,000,000 2,400,000 40 LODGING TAX 500,000 500,000 41 AMBULANCE SERVICE 600,000 600,000 42 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 750,000 750,000 43 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 50,000 50,000 44 WATER/WASTEWATER 2,000,000 2,000,000 45 ELECTRIC 12,465,200 10,000,000 46 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 18,365,200 16,300,000 47 TOTAL REVENUES 54,017,800 53,580,300 48 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 68,878,600 $ 64,760,800 Page 178

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Final Reading 49 2025‐2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #18. 50 GENERAL FUND ‐ EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2025‐2026 51 2024/25 2025/26 52 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED 53 CITY CLERK $ 486,800 $ 492,900 54 COUNCIL 266,500 276,600 55 PLANNING 898,800 1,079,800 56 CITY MANAGER 1,379,000 1,470,300 57 HUMAN RESOURCES 478,000 529,900 58 MAYOR 304,600 316,700 59 FIRE 1,013,800 1,133,800 60 LIFE SAFETY 1,222,500 1,664,100 61 CODE ENFORCEMENT 1,161,500 1,143,700 62 INSPECTIONS 769,400 769,100 63 POLICE 23,061,100 24,762,300 64 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 405,000 910,700 65 PUBLIC WORKS ‐ ADMINISTRATION 670,700 743,500 66 STREETS 797,000 899,800 67 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,788,500 2,047,300 68 STORMWATER 1,021,200 1,104,900 69 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 886,400 807,900 70 PUBLIC WORKS ‐ ENGINEERING 292,900 303,500 71 LIBRARY 2,146,000 2,378,800 72 RECREATION 1,583,300 1,653,300 73 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 958,600 1,012,700 74 FLEET MAINTENANCE 1,081,400 1,139,800 75 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 920,500 1,045,700 76 FINANCE 1,009,900 1,039,800 77 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,446,800 1,515,900 78 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 46,050,200 50,242,800 79 OTHER EXPENSES 80 DEBT SERVICE 626,700 625,200 81 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000 82 INSURANCE 1,044,300 1,200,000 83 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,103,900 ‐ 84 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES ‐ 200,000 85 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 30,700 57,800 86 STREET LIGHTS 841,100 830,000 87 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,796,700 3,063,000 88 TRANSFERS 89 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND ‐ PROJECTS 4,617,600 5,511,200 90 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 350,800 ‐ 91 APPROP. POLICE PENSION ‐ STATE GRANT 692,800 850,000 92 APPROP. TO TE GENERAL PENSION FUND 1,140,000 ‐ 93 TRANSFER TO FRANCHISE FEE RESERVE ‐ 10,000 94 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000 95 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY RESERVE 25,000 25,000 96 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 6,851,200 6,421,200 97 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 57,698,100 59,727,000 98 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 11,180,500 5,033,800 99 TOTALS $ 68,878,600 $ 64,760,800 100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 101 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 102 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 179

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Final Reading 103 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 104 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 105 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 106 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 107 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Seven Hundred and Eleven Thousand 108 dollars ($13,711,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 109 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 110 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 111 REVENUES 112 2024/25 2025/26 113 BUDGET REVISED 114 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ PROJECTS $ 8,463,200 $ 3,566,100 115 REVENUES 116 MISCELLANEOUS RECIEPTS 20,000 ‐ 116 LINE OF CREDIT (HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES) 811,400 ‐ 117 STATE GRANTS ‐ Other 2,493,900 3,924,500 118 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 4,617,600 5,720,400 119 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE ‐ ‐ 120 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 220,000 ‐ 121 TRANSFER FROM LODGING TAX 500,000 500,000 122 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 8,662,900 10,144,900 123 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 8,662,900 10,144,900 124 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 17,126,100 $ 13,711,000 125 EXPENSE SUMMARY 126 2024/25 2025/26 127 EXPENDITURES BUDGET REVISED 128 FIRE $ 614,400 $ 569,500 129 GROUNDS 80,000 85,000 130 LIBRARY ‐ ‐ 131 RECREATION 2,029,800 330,000 132 CODE ENFORCEMENT ‐ 135,000 133 INSPECTIONS ‐ ‐ 134 POLICE 2,351,400 1,176,400 135 STREETS 2,973,100 2,870,000 136 STORMWATER 4,366,100 3,124,000 137 SANITATION ‐ ‐ 138 CITY MANAGER ‐ ‐ 139 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 172,200 110,700 140 PUBLIC WORKS ‐ ADMINISTRATION ‐ ‐ 141 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 83,000 474,000 142 GENERAL FUND ENG ‐ ‐ 143 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 890,000 517,000 144 FLEET MAINTENANCE ‐ 44,100 145 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 13,560,000 9,435,700 146 BUDGET BALANCE 3,566,100 4,275,300 147 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 17,126,100 $ 13,711,000 148 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 149 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 150 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 180

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Final Reading 151 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 152 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY 153 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 154 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 155 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Ten Thousand Eight Hundred dollars 156 ($810,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 157 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 158 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 159 CASH RECEIPTS 160 2024/25 2025/26 161 BUDGET REVISED 162 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 759,400 $ 790,800 163 INTEREST EARNED 31,400 20,000 164 TOTALS $ 790,800 $ 810,800 165 EXPENSE SUMMARY 166 2024/25 2025/26 167 BUDGET REVISED 168 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 790,800 $ 810,800 169 TOTALS $ 790,800 $ 810,800 170 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 171 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 172 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 181

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Final Reading 173 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 174 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 175 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 176 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 177 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Five Hundred Four Thousand Seven 178 Hundred dollars ($1,504,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 179 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for 180 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 181 CASH RECEIPTS 182 2024/25 2025/26 183 BUDGET REVISED 184 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,524,900 $ 1,404,700 185 INTEREST EARNINGS 100,000 100,000 186 TOTALS $ 1,624,900 $ 1,504,700 187 EXPENSE SUMMARY 188 2024/25 2025/26 189 BUDGET REVISED 190 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 1,624,900 $ 1,504,700 191 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ (220,200) $ ‐ 192 TOTALS $ 1,404,700 $ 1,504,700 193 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 194 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 195 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 182

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 196 197 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE 198 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 199 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 200 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Thousand dollars ($100,000) much 201 thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the 202 use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the 203 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 204 OPERATING REVENUES 205 2024/25 2025/26 206 BUDGET REVISED 207 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 386,900 $ 100,000 208 INTEREST EARNINGS 3,000 ‐ 209 TOTALS $ 389,900 $ 100,000 210 OPERATING EXPENSES 211 2024/25 2025/26 212 BUDGET REVISED 214 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 289,900 $ ‐ 213 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100,000 100,000 214 TOTALS $ 100,000 $ 100,000 215 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 216 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 217 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 183

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 218 219 SANITATION 220 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 221 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 222 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Five Hundred Thousand Two Hundred dollars 223 ($5,500,200) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and 224 other funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the 225 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 226 OPERATING REVENUES 227 2024/25 2025/26 228 BUDGET REVISED 229 BEGINNING BALANCE $ ‐ $ 331,800 RECEIPTS 230 SANITATION SERVICES 4,851,600 5,168,400 231 TOTALS $ 4,851,600 $ 5,500,200 232 OPERATING EXPENSES 233 2024/25 2025/26 234 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED 235 SANITATION OPERATIONS $ 3,140,600 $ 3,282,900 236 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 500,200 615,800 237 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY RESERVES 140,000 ‐ 238 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND ‐ PROJECTS 739,000 735,000 239 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,519,800 4,633,700 240 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 331,800 866,500 241 TOTALS $ 4,851,600 $ 5,500,200 242 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 243 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 244 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 184

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 245 246 SANITATION CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 247 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 248 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 249 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred and Thirty‐Five Thousand dollars ($735,000) 250 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds 251 for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the 252 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 253 REVENUES 254 2024/25 2025/26 255 BUDGET REVISED 256 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 207,000 $ ‐ 257 TRANSFER FROM OPERATING FUND 739,000 735,000 258 LINE OF CREDIT (HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES) 245,000 ‐ 259 TOTALS $ 1,191,000 $ 735,000 260 EXPENSE SUMMARY 261 2024/25 2025/26 262 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED 263 SANITATION CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 1,191,000 $ 735,000 264 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,191,000 735,000 265 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ 266 TOTALS $ 1,191,000 $ 735,000 267 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 268 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 269 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 185

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Final Reading 270 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 271 WATER FUND 272 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 273 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 274 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Seven Hundred Ninety‐Two Thousand Nine Hundred 275 dollars ($9,792,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 276 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 277 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 278 2024/25 2025/26 279 BUDGET REVISED 280 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 1,754,600 $ 1,295,000 281 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,754,600 1,295,000 282 BASE REVENUE 283 STATE GRANT 17,500 ‐ 284 WATER SERVICES 6,566,900 7,568,500 285 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 450,500 464,000 286 WATER IMPACT FEES 230,000 250,000 287 INTEREST ‐ WATER 100,000 150,000 288 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 65,200 65,400 289 TOTAL REVENUES 7,430,100 8,497,900 290 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 9,184,700 $ 9,792,900 Page 186

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Final Reading 291 2025‐2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #18. 292 WATER FUND ‐ EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2025‐2026 293 2024/25 2025/26 294 DIRECT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED 295 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 425,700 $ 416,600 296 WATER DEPARTMENT 881,300 971,000 297 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3,201,500 3,081,500 298 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 4,508,500 4,469,100 299 OTHER EXPENSES 300 DEBT SERVICE ‐ WATER 695,600 543,000 302 APPROP TO PENSION FUND 109,500 ‐ 302 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,023,100 750,900 303 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 25,000 304 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 1,848,200 1,318,900 305 TRANSFER TO: 306 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 1,000,000 1,000,000 307 WATER IMP AND EXT 503,000 1,280,600 308 ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000 309 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE‐OFFS 5,000 5,000 310 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,533,000 2,310,600 311 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,889,700 8,098,600 314 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,295,000 1,694,300 315 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 9,184,700 $ 9,792,900 316 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 317 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 318 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 187

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 319 320 WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND 321 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 322 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 323 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Nine Hundred and Twenty‐Four Thousand One 324 Hundred dollars ($8,924,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 325 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 326 for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 327 CASH RECEIPTS 328 2024/25 2025/26 329 BUDGET REVISED 330 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 4,317,800 $ 93,500 331 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,317,800 93,500 332 REVENUES STATE LOAN FUND ‐ WATER ‐ 2,217,500 333 MISCELLANEOUS RECIEPTS 75,100 ‐ 333 STATE GRANT ‐ WATER 4,018,000 5,000,000 334 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND ‐ WATER 503,000 1,280,600 335 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE ‐ 282,500 336 INTEREST INCOME 50,000 50,000 337 TOTAL REVENUES 4,646,100 8,830,600 338 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 8,963,900 $ 8,924,100 339 EXPENSE SUMMARY 340 2024/25 2025/26 341 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED 342 ENGINEERING $ 26,900 $ ‐ 343 WATER 7,886,700 3,098,600 344 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 956,800 5,682,000 345 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,870,400 8,780,600 347 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 93,500 143,500 348 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 8,963,900 $ 8,924,100 349 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 350 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 351 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 188

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Final Reading 352 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 353 WASTEWATER FUND 354 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 355 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 356 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixteen Million Two Hundred and Eighteen Thousand Seven 357 Hundred dollars ($16,218,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 358 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 359 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 360 2024/25 2025/26 361 BUDGET REVISED 362 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 3,942,400 $ 3,507,000 363 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,942,400 3,507,000 364 BASE REVENUE 365 WASTEWATER SERVICES 4,193,600 5,131,300 366 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,672,600 4,775,400 367 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,977,400 2,369,800 368 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 230,000 235,000 369 INTEREST ‐ WASTEWATER 100,000 200,000 370 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 50,200 200 371 TOTAL REVENUES 10,223,800 12,711,700 372 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 14,166,200 $ 16,218,700 Page 189

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Final Reading 373 2025‐2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #18. 374 WASTEWATER FUND ‐ EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2025‐2026 375 2024/25 2025/26 376 DIRECT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED 377 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 382,000 $ 519,900 378 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 1,369,000 1,524,400 379 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,751,000 2,044,300 380 OTHER EXPENSES 381 DEBT SERVICE ‐ WASTEWATER 614,200 644,000 383 APPROP TO PENSION FUND 4,600 ‐ 383 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 5,198,600 5,822,500 384 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 724,900 935,200 385 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 6,000 6,000 386 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,548,300 7,407,700 387 TRANSFER TO: 388 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000 389 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,329,900 2,694,900 390 ELETRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000 391 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE‐OFFS 5,000 5,000 392 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 2,359,900 3,724,900 393 TOTAL EXPENSES 10,659,200 13,176,900 394 BUDGET BALANCES 395 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 3,507,000 3,041,800 396 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,507,000 3,041,800 397 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 14,166,200 $ 16,218,700 398 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 399 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 400 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 190

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 401 402 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND 403 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 404 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 405 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Five Hundred and Thirty‐Nine Thousand 406 Two Hundred dollars ($3,539,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated 407 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 408 for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 409 CASH RECEIPTS 410 2024/25 2025/26 411 BUDGET REVISED 412 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 3,760,900 $ 787,100 413 REVENUES 414 STATE GRANT 454,000 ‐ 415 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND ‐ WW 1,329,900 2,694,900 416 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 287,200 7,200 417 INTEREST INCOME 20,000 50,000 418 TOTAL REVENUES 2,091,100 2,752,100 419 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 5,852,000 $ 3,539,200 420 EXPENSE SUMMARY 421 2024/25 2025/26 422 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED 423 WASTEWATER $ 5,064,100 $ 2,702,100 424 TOTAL EXPENSES 5,064,100 2,702,100 425 BUDGET BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 787,100 837,100 426 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 787,100 837,100 427 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 5,851,200 $ 3,539,200 428 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 429 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 430 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 191

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 431 432 WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 433 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 434 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 435 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Thirty‐Six Thousand Two Hundred dollars 436 ($636,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 437 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 438 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 439 CASH RECEIPTS 440 2024/25 2025/26 441 BUDGET REVISED 442 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 594,500 $ 616,200 443 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 594,500 616,200 444 RECEIPTS 445 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 21,700 20,000 446 TOTAL RECEIPTS 21,700 20,000 447 TOTALS $ 616,200 $ 636,200 448 EXPENSE SUMMARY 449 2024/25 2025/26 450 BUDGET REVISED 451 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 616,200 $ 636,200 452 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 616,200 636,200 453 TOTALS $ 616,200 $ 636,200 454 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 455 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 456 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 192

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 457 458 WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 459 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 460 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 461 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Thirty‐Four Thousand Eight Hundred dollars 462 ($634,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and 463 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning 464 July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 465 CASH RECEIPTS 466 2024/25 2025/26 467 BUDGET REVISED 468 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 593,100 $ 614,800 469 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 593,100 614,800 470 RECEIPTS 471 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 21,700 20,000 472 TOTAL RECEIPTS 21,700 20,000 473 TOTALS $ 614,800 $ 634,800 474 EXPENSE SUMMARY 475 2024/25 2025/26 476 BUDGET REVISED 477 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 600,100 $ 634,800 478 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 614,800 634,800 479 TOTALS $ 614,800 $ 634,800 480 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 481 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 482 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 193

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 483 484 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 485 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 486 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 487 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million One Hundred Thirty‐Two Thousand Seven 488 Hundred dollars ($2,132,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 489 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 490 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 491 CASH RECEIPTS 492 2024/25 2025/26 493 BUDGET REVISED 494 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 2,012,700 $ 2,082,700 495 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 2,012,700 2,082,700 496 RECEIPTS 497 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 70,000 50,000 498 TOTAL RECEIPTS 70,000 50,000 499 TOTALS $ 2,082,700 $ 2,132,700 500 EXPENSE SUMMARY 501 2024/25 2025/26 502 BUDGET REVISED 503 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 2,082,700 $ 2,132,700 504 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,082,700 2,132,700 505 TOTALS $ 2,082,700 $ 2,132,700 506 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 507 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 508 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 194

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 509 510 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 511 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 512 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 513 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Two Hundred Sixty‐Four Thousand Six Hundred 514 dollars ($6,264,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 515 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal 516 year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 517 CASH RECEIPTS 518 2024/25 2025/26 519 BUDGET REVISED 520 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 5,864,600 $ 6,064,600 521 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,864,600 6,064,600 522 RECEIPTS 523 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 200,000 200,000 524 TOTAL RECEIPTS 200,000 200,000 525 TOTALS $ 6,064,600 $ 6,264,600 526 EXPENSE SUMMARY 527 2024/25 2025/26 528 BUDGET REVISED 529 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 6,064,600 $ 6,264,600 530 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 6,064,600 6,264,600 531 TOTALS $ 6,064,600 $ 6,264,600 532 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 533 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 534 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 195

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 535 536 WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE 537 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 538 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 539 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty‐Six Thousand Seven Hundred dollars 540 ($336,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and 541 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 542 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 543 CASH RECEIPTS 544 2024/25 2025/26 545 BUDGET REVISED 546 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 317,700 $ 326,700 547 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 317,700 326,700 548 RECEIPTS 549 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 9,000 10,000 550 TOTAL RECEIPTS 9,000 10,000 551 TOTALS $ 326,700 $ 336,700 552 BUDGET SUMMARY 553 2024/25 2025/26 554 BUDGET REVISED 555 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 326,700 $ 336,700 556 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 326,700 336,700 557 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 326,700 $ 336,700 558 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 559 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 560 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 196

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 561 562 WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE 563 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 564 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 565 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty‐Eight Thousand Seven Hundred dollars 566 ($338,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and 567 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning 568 July 1, 2025 andending June 30, 2026: 569 CASH RECEIPTS 570 2024/25 2025/26 571 BUDGET REVISED 572 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 317,800 $ 326,700 573 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 317,800 326,700 574 RECEIPTS 575 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 8,900 12,000 576 TOTAL RECEIPTS 8,900 12,000 577 TOTALS $ 326,700 $ 338,700 578 BUDGET SUMMARY 579 2024/25 2025/26 580 BUDGET REVISED 581 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 326,700 $ 338,700 582 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 326,700 338,700 583 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 326,700 $ 338,700 584 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 585 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 586 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 197

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 587 588 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND 589 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 590 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 591 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hurdred Fifty‐Eight Million Seven Hundred Ten Thousand 592 Six Hundred dollars ($158,710,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated 593 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal 594 Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 595 2024/25 2025/26 596 BUDGET REVISED 597 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 56,251,000 $ 52,519,600 598 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS ‐ PCA CREDIT (7,100,000) ‐ 599 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ ADJUSTED 49,151,000 52,519,600 600 BASE REVENUE 601 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 91,131,200 101,796,900 602 UTILITY TAX 1,356,100 1,348,500 603 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 608,000 700,000 604 RENT REVENUE 136,000 135,000 605 GREEN ENERGY 135,000 135,000 606 INTEREST EARNINGS 2,775,000 2,000,000 607 TRANSFER FROM DEPR. RESERVE 2,961,800 ‐ 608 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS (ERP) 75,000 75,000 609 TOTAL REVENUES 99,178,100 106,190,400 610 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 148,329,100 $ 158,710,000 Page 198

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Final Reading 2025‐2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #18. 611 612 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2025‐2026 613 2024/25 2025/26 614 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED 615 POWER SUPPLY $ 24,945,600 $ 26,631,500 616 SOLAR ENERGY 3,700,800 3,361,200 617 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 381,900 375,100 618 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 701,800 729,900 619 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 6,429,200 6,465,100 620 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 70,500 87,500 621 PJM CHARGES ‐ ENERGY 11,932,000 12,675,700 622 PJM CHARGES ‐ TRANSMISSION & FEES 13,645,200 17,001,700 623 CAPACITY CHARGES 9,920,500 22,291,100 624 SUB‐TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 71,727,500 89,618,800 625 PLANT OPERATIONS 2,296,800 2,239,600 626 GENERATIONS FUELS 191,300 28,500 627 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (147,000) (108,300) 628 PJM CREDITS (262,800) (188,000) 629 CAPACITY CREDITS (10,404,300) (9,336,100) 630 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (8,326,000) (7,364,300) 631 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 63,401,500 82,254,500 632 DIRECT EXPENDITURES 633 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 5,205,100 5,743,600 634 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,937,000 2,052,000 635 ADMINISTRATION 1,129,100 1,751,900 636 METER READING 529,800 569,400 637 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 1,067,500 1,159,400 638 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 9,868,500 11,276,300 639 OTHER EXPENSES: 640 UTILITY TAX 1,356,100 1,348,500 641 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 300,000 100,000 642 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ‐ RFP'S 50,000 50,000 643 LEGAL EXPENSES 50,000 50,000 645 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 954,000 ‐ 646 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 135,000 ‐ 647 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 4,868,200 5,123,800 648 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,000 20,000 649 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 619,300 650,000 650 DEBT SERVICE 1,441,900 1,376,300 651 STORM EXPENSE 150,000 150,000 652 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 9,944,500 8,868,600 653 TRANSFER TO: 654 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION ‐ 10,538,300 654 GENERAL FUND 12,465,000 10,000,000 655 OTHER RESERVES 30,000 135,000 656 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE‐OFFS 100,000 100,000 657 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 12,595,000 20,773,300 658 TOTAL EXPENSES 95,809,500 123,172,700 659 BUDGET BALANCE ‐ WORKING CAPITAL 52,519,600 35,537,300 660 TOTALS $ 148,329,100 $ 158,710,000 661 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 662 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 663 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 199

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 664 665 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND 666 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 667 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 668 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Three Hundred and Forty‐Nine Thousand Two 669 Hundred dollars ($20,349,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 670 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 671 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 672 REVENUES 673 2024/25 2025/26 674 BUDGET REVISED 675 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 19,464,400 $ 9,610,900 676 REVENUES 677 GRANT/BOND/LOAN ‐ 10,538,300 678 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 1,000,000 200,000 679 TRF FROM DEPRECIATION RSV 1,849,000 ‐ 680 TRF FROM FUTURE CAPACITY 2,000,000 ‐ 681 TOTAL REVENUES 4,849,000 10,738,300 682 TOTALS $ 24,313,400 $ 20,349,200 683 EXPENSE SUMMARY 684 2024/25 2025/26 685 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED 686 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 1,078,600 $ 60,000 687 ELECTRIC GENERATION 2,233,000 460,000 688 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 3,905,400 2,400,000 689 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 7,485,500 5,964,000 690 METER READING ‐ 50,800 690 ERP SYSTEM ‐ 1,803,500 691 TOTAL EXPENSES 14,702,500 10,738,300 692 BUDGET BALANCE 9,610,900 9,610,900 693 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 24,313,400 $ 20,349,200 694 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 695 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 696 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 200

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 697 698 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE 699 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 700 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 701 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Forty‐Seven Thousand Four Hundred dollars 702 ($1,047,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 703 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 704 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 705 CASH RECEIPTS 706 2024/25 2025/26 707 BUDGET REVISED 708 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 969,300 $ 1,012,400 709 RECEIPTS 710 INTEREST EARNINGS 43,100 35,000 711 TOTAL RECEIPTS 43,100 35,000 712 TOTALS $ 1,012,400 $ 1,047,400 713 EXPENSE SUMMARY 714 2024/25 2025/26 715 BUDGET REVISED 716 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 1,012,400 $ 1,047,400 717 TOTALS $ 1,012,400 $ 1,047,400 718 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 719 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 720 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 201

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 721 722 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE 723 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2025‐2026 724 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 725 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seventeen Million Seven Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven 726 dollars ($17,717,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 727 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 728 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 729 CASH RECEIPTS 730 2024/25 2025/26 731 BUDGET REVISED 732 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 21,778,500 $ 17,367,700 733 INTEREST EARNINGS 400,000 350,000 734 TOTALS $ 22,178,500 $ 17,717,700 735 BUDGET SUMMARY 736 2024/25 2025/26 737 BUDGET REVISED 738 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E $ 4,810,800 $ ‐ 739 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 17,367,700 17,717,700 740 TOTALS $ 22,178,500 $ 17,717,700 740 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 741 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 742 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 202

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 743 744 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE 745 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2025‐2026 746 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 747 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Nine Hundred Ninety Thousand Three 748 Hundred dollars ($13,990,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated 749 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal 750 Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 751 CASH RECEIPTS 752 2024/25 2025/26 753 BUDGET REVISED 754 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 14,920,300 $ 13,490,300 755 INTEREST EARNINGS 570,000 500,000 756 TOTALS $ 15,490,300 $ 13,990,300 757 BUDGET SUMMARY 758 2024/25 2025/26 759 BUDGET REVISED 760 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E 2,000,000 $ ‐ 761 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 13,490,300 $ 13,990,300 762 TOTALS $ 15,490,300 $ 13,990,300 763 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 764 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 765 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 203

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 766 767 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE 768 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2025‐2026 769 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 770 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Eighten Thousand Two Hundred dollars 771 ($918,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and 772 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 773 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 774 CASH RECEIPTS 775 2024/25 2025/26 776 BUDGET REVISED 777 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 853,500 $ 888,200 778 INTEREST EARNINGS 34,700 30,000 779 TOTALS $ 888,200 $ 918,200 780 BUDGET SUMMARY 781 2024/25 2025/26 782 BUDGET REVISED 783 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 888,200 $ 918,200 784 TOTALS $ 888,200 $ 918,200 785 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 786 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 787 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 204

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 788 789 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE 790 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2025‐2026 791 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 792 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million One Hundred and Sixty‐Four Thousand 793 Six Hundred dollars($10,164,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated 794 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal 795 Governmentfor the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 796 CASH RECEIPTS 797 2024/25 2025/26 798 BUDGET REVISED 799 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,444,600 $ 9,804,600 800 INTEREST EARNINGS 360,000 360,000 801 TOTALS $ 9,804,600 $ 10,164,600 802 BUDGET SUMMARY 803 2024/25 2025/26 804 BUDGET REVISED 805 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,804,600 10,164,600 806 TOTALS $ 9,804,600 $ 10,164,600 807 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 808 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 809 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 205

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Final Reading 810 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 811 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND 812 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 813 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 814 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars 815 ($750,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 816 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 817 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 818 CASH RECEIPTS 819 2024/25 2025/26 820 BUDGET REVISED 821 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100 822 STATE GRANT 750,000 750,000 823 TOTALS $ 750,100 $ 750,100 824 BUDGET SUMMARY 825 2024/25 2025/26 826 BUDGET REVISED 827 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 750,000 $ 750,000 828 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100 829 TOTALS $ 750,100 $ 750,100 830 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 831 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 832 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 206

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Final Reading 833 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 834 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM 835 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 836 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 837 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars ($50,100) or 838 so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other 839 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 840 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 841 CASH RECEIPTS 842 2024/25 2025/26 843 BUDGET REVISED 844 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100 845 POLICE FINES 50,000 50,000 846 TOTALS $ 50,100 $ 50,100 847 BUDGET SUMMARY 848 2024/25 2025/26 849 BUDGET REVISED 850 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 50,000 $ 50,000 851 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100 852 TOTALS $ 50,100 $ 50,100 853 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 854 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 855 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 207

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Final Reading CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 856 857 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND 858 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 859 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 860 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million One Thousand Seven Hundreddollars 861 ($8,001,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 862 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 863 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 864 OPERATING REVENUES 865 2024/25 2025/26 866 BUDGET REVISED 867 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,424,700 $ 6,449,700 868 INTEREST INCOME 200,000 200,000 869 PREMIUM FROM CITY 1,300,000 1,352,000 870 TOTALS $ 6,924,700 $ 8,001,700 871 OPERATING EXPENSES 872 2024/25 2025/26 873 BUDGET REVISED 874 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES ‐ CLAIMS $ 140,000 $ 300,000 875 INSURANCE 280,000 300,000 876 STATE OF DEL ‐ SELF INSURANCE TAX 32,000 30,000 877 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 23,000 30,000 878 TOTAL EXPENSES 475,000 660,000 879 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 6,449,700 7,341,700 880 TOTALS $ 6,924,700 $ 8,001,700 881 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 882 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 883 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 208

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Final Reading Item #18. 884 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 885 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND 886 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 887 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 888 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twenty‐One Thousand Nine Hundred dollars 889 ($521,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 890 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 891 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 892 OPERATING REVENUES 893 2024/25 2025/26 894 BUDGET REVISED 895 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ ‐ $ 521,900 896 GRANTS REVENUE 868,200 ‐ 897 TOTALS $ 868,200 $ 521,900 898 OPERATING EXPENSES 899 2024/25 2025/26 900 BUDGET REVISED 901 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 346,300 $ ‐ 902 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 521,900 521,900 903 TOTALS $ 868,200 $ 521,900 904 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 905 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 906 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 209

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Final Reading Item #18. 907 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 908 LIBRARY GRANT FUND 909 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 910 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 911 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred One Thousand One Hundred Fifty 912 dollars ($401,150) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 913 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the 914 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 915 OPERATING REVENUES 916 2024/25 2025/26 917 BUDGET REVISED 918 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 159,917 $ ‐ 919 STATE GRANT 396,939 397,400 920 FEDERAL GRANT 3,738 3,750 921 OTHER GRANTS ‐ ‐ 922 TOTALS $ 560,594 $ 401,150 923 OPERATING EXPENSES 924 2024/25 2025/26 925 BUDGET REVISED 926 STATE GRANTS 927 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 44,096 $ 30,800 928 OFFICE SUPPLIES 48,095 30,000 929 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 17,418 10,000 930 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 57,955 37,000 931 BOOKS 159,412 145,000 932 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 12,101 6,000 933 COMPUTER HARDWARE 47,653 30,000 934 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 98,736 85,000 935 POSTAGE 121 100 936 ADVERTISING 11,089 10,000 937 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 5,688 5,000 938 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 43,500 ‐ 939 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 3,339 2,000 940 OTHER EQUIP ‐ LEASE 7,153 6,000 941 STATE GRANT PROG EXP 500 500 942 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 556,856 397,400 943 FEDERAL GRANTS 944 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 3,738 3,750 945 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 3,738 3,750 946 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 560,594 401,150 947 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ 948 TOTALS $ 560,594 $ 401,150 949 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 950 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 951 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 210

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Final Reading 952 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 953 CDBG GRANT FUND 954 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 955 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 956 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty‐Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty‐Three 957 dollars ($339,933) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 958 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 959 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 960 OPERATING REVENUES 961 2024/25 2025/26 962 BUDGET REVISED 963 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE 339,365 ‐ 964 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 309,594 339,933 965 ‐ 966 TOTALS $ 648,959 $ 339,933 967 OPERATING EXPENSES 968 2024/25 2025/26 969 BUDGET REVISED 970 EXPENDITURES 971 PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM $ 90,516 $ ‐ 972 PRIOR YEAR DIFMH RENOVATIONS ‐ ‐ 973 PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 71,115 ‐ 974 PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 59,399 ‐ 975 PRIOR YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLAB 12,360 ‐ 976 PRIOR YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE 23,077 ‐ 977 PRIOR YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 82,899 ‐ 978 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 106,235 87,846 979 CURRENT YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ‐ 25,000 980 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 55,000 ‐ 981 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY REPAIRS ‐ 25,000 982 CURRENT YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE RENOVATIONS 31,440 15,000 983 CURRENT YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE OPERATIONS ‐ 25,000 984 CURRENT YEAR MILFORD HOUSING H/O REHAB ‐ 35,000 985 CURRENT YEAR PEOPLES COMMUNITY CENTER REHAB ‐ 40,000 986 CURRENT YEAR PEOPLES COMMUNITY CENTER OPERATIONS ‐ 22,700 987 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 40,000 ‐ 988 CURRENT YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLAB 15,000 ‐ 989 CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 61,919 64,387 990 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 648,959 339,933 991 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ 992 TOTALS $ 648,959 $ 339,933 993 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 994 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 995 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 211

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Final Reading 996 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 997 210 ‐ ARPA FUNDING 998 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 999 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1000 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Forty‐Eight Thousand Five Hundred dollars 1001 ($348,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 1002 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 1003 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 1004 OPERATING REVENUES 1005 2024/25 2025/26 1006 BUDGET REVISED 1007 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,864,200 $ 348,500 1008 INTEREST INCOME 75,000 ‐ 1009 TOTALS $ 2,939,200 $ 348,500 1010 OPERATING EXPENSES 1011 2024/25 2025/26 1012 BUDGET REVISED 1013 EXPENDITURES 1014 PROGRAM EXPENSE/SUPPLIES $ 1,189,700 $ ‐ 1015 CONSTRUCTION 1,401,000 ‐ 1016 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,590,700 ‐ 1017 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 348,500 348,500 1018 TOTALS $ 2,939,200 $ 348,500 1019 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. 1020 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1021 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1022 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 212

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First Reading 1023 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 1024 207 ‐ POLICE GRANTS FUND 1025 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 1026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1027 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Sixty‐Five Thousand dollars 1028 ($165,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 1029 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 1030 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 1031 OPERATING REVENUES 1032 2024/25 2025/26 1033 BUDGET REVISED 1034 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,318,700 $ ‐ 1035 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 619,400 165,000 1036 TOTALS $ 2,938,100 $ 165,000 1037 OPERATING EXPENSES 1038 2024/25 2025/26 1039 BUDGET REVISED 1040 EXPENDITURES 1041 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 1042 PROGRAM EXPENSE 1,421,100 ‐ 1042 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP ‐ ‐ 1043 TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT ‐ ‐ 1044 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 739,000 ‐ 1043 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 1044 TRAINING 20,000 ‐ 1045 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,180,100 ‐ 1046 OTHER FINANCING USES 1047 OPERATING TRANSFERS‐OUT 758,000 165,000 1048 TOTAL FINANCING USES 758,000 165,000 1049 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ 1050 TOTALS $ 2,938,100 $ 165,000 1051 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. 1052 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1053 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1054 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 213

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Final Reading 1055 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 1056 LODGING TAX FUND 1057 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 1058 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1059 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million dollars ($1,000,000) or so much thereof 1060 as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use 1061 by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning 1062 July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 1063 CASH RECEIPTS 1064 2024/25 2025/26 1065 BUDGET REVISED 1066 BEGINNING BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐ 1067 LODGING TAXES 1,000,000 1,000,000 1068 TOTALS $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 1069 BUDGET SUMMARY 1070 2024/25 2025/26 1071 BUDGET REVISED 1072 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 500,000 $ 500,000 1073 TRANSFER TO GOVT CAPITAL FUND 500,000 500,000 1074 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,000,000 1,000,000 1075 TOTALS $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 1076 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1077 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1078 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 214

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Final Reading 1079 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 1080 209 ‐ POLICE GRANTS FUND 1081 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 1082 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1083 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand and Nine Hundred Twenty‐Four 1084 dollars ($219,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues 1085 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year 1086 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 1087 OPERATING REVENUES 1088 2024/25 2025/26 1089 BUDGET REVISED 1090 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 185,700 $ ‐ 1091 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 780,000 219,900 1092 TOTALS $ 965,700 $ 219,900 1093 OPERATING EXPENSES 1094 2024/25 2025/26 1095 BUDGET REVISED 1096 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 1097 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 170,000 219,900 1098 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 1099 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 170,000 219,900 1100 OTHER FINANCING USES 1101 OPERATING TRANSFERS‐OUT 12,000 ‐ 1102 TOTAL FINANCING USES 12,000 ‐ 1103 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 783,700 ‐ 1104 TOTALS $ 965,700 $ 219,900 1105 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. 1106 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1107 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1108 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 215

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Final Reading 1109 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 1110 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND 1111 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 1112 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1113 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Thirty‐Two Thousand dollars ($132,000) or 1114 so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds 1115 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning 1116 July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 1117 OPERATING REVENUES 1118 2024/25 2025/26 1119 BUDGET REVISED 1120 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ ‐ $ 42,000 1121 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 40,000 45,000 1122 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 45,000 1123 TOTALS $ 82,200 $ 132,000 1124 OPERATING EXPENSES 1125 2024/25 2025/26 1126 BUDGET REVISED 1127 EXPENDITURES 1128 TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS $ 43,000 $ 58,200 1129 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 30,000 45,000 1130 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 73,000 103,200 1131 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ 28,800 1132 TOTALS $ 73,000 $ 132,000 1133 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. 1134 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1135 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1136 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 216

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Final Reading 1137 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 1138 REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND 1139 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 1140 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1141 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Four Hundred Thousand dollars ($2,400,000) 1142 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other 1143 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning 1144 July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 1145 CASH RECEIPTS 1146 2024/25 2025/26 1147 BUDGET REVISED 1148 BEGINNING BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐ 1149 REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 2,000,000 2,400,000 1150 TOTALS $ 2,000,000 $ 2,400,000 1151 BUDGET SUMMARY 1152 2024/25 2025/26 1153 BUDGET REVISED 1154 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 2,000,000 $ 2,400,000 1155 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ 1156 TOTALS $ 2,000,000 $ 2,400,000 1157 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1158 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1159 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 217

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Final Reading 1160 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 1161 ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1162 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 1163 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1164 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hunddred and Thirty‐Four Thousnd dollars ($734,000) or 1165 so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for 1166 the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning 1167 July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 1168 CASH RECEIPTS 1169 2024/25 2025/26 1170 BUDGET REVISED 1171 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 734,000 $ 734,000 1172 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND ‐ ‐ 1173 TOTALS $ 734,000 $ 734,000 1174 BUDGET SUMMARY 1175 2024/25 2025/26 1176 BUDGET REVISED 1177 PROGRAM EXPENSE $ ‐ $ ‐ 1178 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 734,000 734,000 1179 TOTALS $ 734,000 $ 734,000 1180 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1181 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1182 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 218

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Final Reading 1183 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025‐11 Item #18. 1184 AMULANCE SERVICE 1185 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025‐2026 1186 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1187 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollars ($850,000) or so 1188 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for 1189 the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning 1190 July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 1191 CASH RECEIPTS 1192 2024/25 2025/26 1193 BUDGET REVISED 1194 BEGINNING BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐ 1195 AMBULANCE FEE 850,000 850,000 1196 TOTALS $ 1,000,000 $ 850,000 1197 BUDGET SUMMARY 1198 2024/25 2025/26 1199 BUDGET REVISED 1200 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 600,000 $ 600,000 1201 TRANSFER TO RESERVE 250,000 250,000 1202 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ 1203 TOTALS $ 850,000 $ 850,000 1204 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make 1205 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any 1206 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. Page 219

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