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Special Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

Monday, June 8, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

What happened

AI summary

The Dover Special Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee met on June 8, 2026, to consider Proposed Ordinance #2026-12, establishing a Public Safety Fee and fund under Dover Code Chapter 2. Acting City Manager Sharon Duca presented the ordinance, explaining that residential fees are initially set at zero while commercial properties will be assessed monthly fees of $10, $20, or $40 based on electric sizing categories to support fire truck debt service and police capital and administrative costs. The committee unanimously recommended approval of the ordinance to City Council.

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Votes

2 routine votes, all passed

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  • Move for adoption of the agenda.

    Passed 7 yes, 2 absent. Absent: Brian E. Lewis, Donyale M. Hall.

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  • Move to accept staff recommendation for Proposed Ordinance #2026-12 to forward to City Council for approval.

    Passed 9 yes.

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Recording

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Agenda

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  • 1. Adoption of Agenda

    Approval of the agenda for the Special Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee meeting.

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  • 2. Proposed Ordinance #2026-12 - Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article V. - Finance, by adding Sec. 2-428. - Public Safety Fee

    Discussion and recommendation regarding Proposed Ordinance #2026-12 creating a Public Safety Fee and fund to support administrative and capital costs and debt service for Dover police and fire services.

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Documents

Attendance

9 in person, 1 remote.

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  • Robin R. ChristiansenIn person
  • Andre M. BoggertyIn person
  • Brian E. Lewis (Arrived at 5:06 p.m.)In person
  • David L. Anderson (Committee Chair presiding)In person
  • Donyale M. Hall (Arrived at 5:12 p.m.)In person
  • Fred A. NeilIn person
  • Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person
  • Roy Sudler, Jr.In person
  • Tricia K. ArndtIn person
  • Julia M. Pillsbury (Attended via WebEx)Remote