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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
JULY 11, 2016 - 7:30 P.M.
REVISED BY DELETING CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - CAROLINE HERMANCE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.)
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FORUM AS AN OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED DURING CONSIDERATION OF THAT ITEM. CITIZEN
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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 BY BISHOP THOMAS L. HOLSEY
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AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
* CONSENT AGENDA
THOSE ITEMS ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA WHICH ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND NON-
CONTROVERSIAL SHALL BE MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) 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.
* 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2016
2. PRESENTATIONS - RECOGNITION OF SERVICE
A. DAVID EDGELL - PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (MPO) - JANUARY 2000 THROUGH JULY 2002 AND SILVER LAKE
COMMISSION - MAY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2016
B. CINDY SMALL - DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP - JUNE 2008 THROUGH MARCH 2016
C. DOROTHY SNYDER - DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION - JUNE 2001
THROUGH JUNE 2016
D. COLONEL ROBERT D. WELSH, RETIRED - PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 1998
THROUGH JUNE 2016
3. PRESENTATION - MAURICE SENDAK: 50 YEARS, 50 WORKS, 50 REASONS MEMORIAL
EXHIBITION
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* 4. DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT - MAY 25, 2016
A. ELECTION OF CHAIR - COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
(COMMISSION DEFERRED THE ELECTION OF THE CHAIR FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEE UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING, DUE TO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION)
B. DHRC COMMITTEE UPDATES
(1) GOVERNMENT POLICY, PROGRAMS, AND PRACTICES COMMITTEE (MCGIFFIN)
(2) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE (ROACH)
(3) EDUCATION COMMITTEE (BOGLE)
(COMMISSION DEFERRED THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE UPDATE UNTIL THE NEXT
MEETING, DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER BOGLE)
(4) COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
(DUE TO THE LACK OF COMMISSIONERS AVAILABLE TO ATTEND, THE COMMISSION
VOTED TO FOREGO PARTICIPATION IN THIS YEAR'S AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL)
C. OLD BUSINESS - DHRC VACANCIES (FIRST AND FOURTH DISTRICTS)
* 5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 28, 2016
A. SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
(1) PRESENTATIONS
(A) SPEED CONTROL MEASURES - NORTH STATE STREET
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED MOVING FORWARD WITH THE PROPOSED MEDIAN
AND THAT THE 25 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT BE EXTENDED TO THE INTERSECTION ON
WALKER ROAD)
(B) PROPOSED SERVICE ROAD BEHIND THE MALL
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE A
LETTER AT THE JULY 6, 2016 MEETING OF THE DOVER/KENT COUNTY MPO
REQUESTING THAT THE PROPOSED DOVER MALL SERVICE ROAD BE ELEVATED
ON THE MPO'S TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIZATION LIST)
(2) REVIEW OF BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS -
SENATOR BIKEWAY DESIGN CONCEPT
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF THE BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN
SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND MOVING FORWARD WITH THE SENATOR
BIKEWAY DESIGN CONCEPT )
(3) QUARTERLY UPDATE - BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN SUBCOMMITTEE
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(4) RE-EVALUATION OF THE NEED FOR THE BLUE LIGHT PHONES IN CITY PARKS
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED REFERRING THIS MATTER TO THE PARKS,
RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE WITH A
COMPARISON AND ANALYSIS OF DATA REGARDING BLUE PHONE USAGE VERSUS
THE NUMBER OF EMERGENCY CELL PHONE CALLS RECEIVED OVER THE LAST FIVE
(5) YEARS)
(5) UPDATES
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED ON THE BELOW ITEMS)
(A) HAMLET SHOPPING PLAZA
(B) THE ELKS LODGE - 217 NORTH KIRKWOOD STREET
(6) VIABILITY OF THE SHOTSPOTTER GUNSHOT DETECTION AND LOCATION SERVICE
(DEFERRED DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS)
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* 5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 28, 2016 (CONTINUED)
B. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
(1) FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
- JOINT GRANT WITH SMYRNA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND KENT COUNTY
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE GRANT PROJECT, AS REQUESTED)
(2) DISCUSSION - FISCAL YEAR 2016 AUDIT PROGRAM
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(3) ACTUARY SERVICES CONTRACT - PENSION AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT
BENEFITS (OPEB)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AWARDING A FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT, TO BEGIN
IN FY17 AND END IN FY21, TO NYHART FOR VALUATION SERVICES TOTALING
$96,700 AND HOURLY RATES FOR BENEFITS CONSULTING AS QUOTED IN THEIR
RESPONSE TO THE CITY OF DOVER RFP #16-0041FN - PENSION AND OTHER
POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ACTUARIAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS
CONSULTING)
* 6. MONTHLY REPORTS - MAY 2016
A. CITY ASSESSOR’S REPORT
B. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
C. CITY PLANNER’S REPORT
D. CONTROLLER/TREASURER’S BUDGET REPORT
E. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
F. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
* 7. DISCHARGING THE PRESIDENT'S COUNSEL ON PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND THE
FUTURE OF CITY HALL, WEYANDT HALL, FORMER DOVER LIBRARY, AND OTHER CITY
PROPERTIES
8. REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN (DEFERRED DURING THE
COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2016)
A. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - THREE (3) YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE JULY 2019
(1) K.C. SHETH, CHAIRMAN
(2) WILLIAM A. HUFNAL
B. PLANNING COMMISSION - KATHLEEN WELSH - FIRST DISTRICT - THREE (3) YEAR TERM
TO EXPIRE JUNE 1, 2019 (DEFERRED DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 23, 2016)
9. CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO:
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(2) - PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS ON SITE ACQUISITIONS FOR ANY PUBLICLY FUNDED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS, OR SALES OR LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(4) - STRATEGY SESSIONS, INCLUDING THOSE INVOLVING LEGAL ADVICE OR OPINION FROM AN
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, BUT ONLY WHEN
AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY;
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EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO: (CONTINUED)
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(6) - DISCUSSION OF THE CONTENT OF DOCUMENTS, EXCLUDED FROM THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC
RECORD" IN §10002 OF THIS TITLE WHERE SUCH DISCUSSION MAY DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS OF SUCH DOCUMENTS;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(9) - PERSONNEL MATTERS IN WHICH THE NAMES, COMPETENCY AND ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL
EMPLOYEES ARE DISCUSSED, UNLESS THE EMPLOYEE REQUESTS THAT SUCH A MEETING BE OPEN
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THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on June 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole
(departed at 7:54 p.m., and returned at 7:58 p.m.), Mr. Hosfelt, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Bernat, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Koenig,
Fire Chief Carey, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mrs. Townshend was absent.
Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at 7:54 p.m.).
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Slavin declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mr. William Neaton, Director of Economic Development for the City of Dover, stated that City
Council took action a month or so ago that affected his office and he wanted to respond to a few of
the comments that were made. With regard to comments that they should have advertised the
Garrison Oak Technology Park in USA Today, Mr. Neaton advised that he would have loved to have
advertised in all types of national publications; however, his marketing budget was zero. Regarding
comments that he should have been attending regional and national conferences, Mr. Neaton advised
that his travel budget was $100. He noted that, over the last four (4) years, he put almost 80,000
miles on his personal car attending meetings and seminars, much of which were for the City.
Mr. Neaton stated that he was truly grateful for the privilege to have worked for the City of Dover
for the past eight (8) years, noting that it has been one of the highlights of his professional career.
He stated that he felt that they had accomplished a number of good things, such as creating
relationships throughout the State that were not created in the past and developing a good working
relationship with other economic development agencies. Mr. Neaton stated that they also had some
good successes, such as Uzin Utz, Advantech, Produce Junction, and the Garrison Energy Center,
all of which they worked directly with.
Mr. Neaton advised that Mr. Ed Perez and Mrs. Beverly Jackson of his office are truly hard working,
dedicated, and professional people. He noted that they had worked the past month with a black
cloud over their heads and they have never wavered in their diligence to do a good job. Mr. Neaton
stated that he hopes City Council will take care of them.
Ms. Kristen Pleasanton, current Chair and eight (8) year member of the Design Committee for the
Downtown Dover Partnership, stated that she had witnessed the hard work of Mr. Neaton, Mr. Perez,
and Mrs. Jackson, and the successes resulting from their hard work. She stated that she has always
had their support for all of their activities, in particular Mrs. Jackson, who has been her contact in
the office, and Mr. Perez, both of whom are extremely conscientious, dedicated, and kind.
Ms. Pleasanton stated that she wanted to express her support of Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Perez and to
thank them for all of their hard work.
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Mayor Christiansen requested members to join him in a moment of silence in memory of
Ryan Bradford; Eliza James, wife of former City Manager William T. James; and the victims of the
Orlando, FL shootings.
The invocation was given by Mayor Christiansen, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Lewis requested that items #4-C-4 - Whatcoat Village Revitalization Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes
(PILOT), #4-C-6 - Recommendation of General Employee Pension Board - Consideration of a
Retiree Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), and #7 - Appointments (Reappointments) Recommended
by Mayor Christiansen, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, as amended. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hosfelt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2016
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 13, 2016 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
PROGRAM PRESENTATION - FIRST STATE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
During the Council Committee of the Whole/Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee meeting of June 14, 2016, Charles Kistler, Program Manager, First State Community
Action Agency (FSCAA), reviewed a presentation regarding the organization’s Healthy Home,
Energy Efficiency, Lead Safe, and People Centric (H.E.L.P.) Program. Council President Slavin
stated that this matter could be placed on the agenda for a Regular City Council meeting, which
would be televised and might be an opportunity to get the word out regarding the H.E.L.P. Program
in another venue.
During the Council meeting, Mr. Kistler reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover Council
Briefing - June 27, 2016.” He explained that FSCAA is a Statewide community action agency that
has a special relationship with communities in the State, especially those that are hard pressed. He
stated that they offer more than 20 programs, including family services, housing and financial
literacy, community services, community-based after school programs, employment training, and
senior services.
Mr. Kistler reviewed some of the components of the H.E.L.P. Program. He advised that the
program’s Healthy Home aspect has to do with 29 hazards defined by the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD), including pest infestation, indoor air quality, floors that are not
structurally sound and cause trips and falls, etc. Mr. Kistler noted that the Energy Efficiency
component has to do with helping people understand how to save energy and to apply these savings
to a better quality of life. He stated the importance of the Lead Safe aspect of the program, noting
that it was unknown how many children currently living in poverty are being poisoned by lead-based
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paint. Mr. Kistler indicated that FSCAA currently has a grant to contain or abate lead. He stated that
the People Centric aspect is a key piece of FSCAA programs because self-sufficiency is FSCAA’s
main objective. This requires that they understand their clients and work toward putting sustainable
behaviors in place that will lead clients to take full advantage of the work FSCAA does with the
other components of the program.
Referring to page 2 of the presentation, Mr. Kistler advised members that the Summer Cooling
Assistance Program (SCAP) and Replace Repair Heaters & Conserve Energy (RRHACE) Program
are components of the H.E.L.P. Program that are funded by the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the State of Delaware Division of Health and Social Services
(DHHS). He explained that FSCAA was fortunate to win a 2016 base contract with an option for
four (4) additional years for this program. Mr. Kistler noted that the benchmarks for this project in
regard to air conditioning include installation of 650 window-mounted, wall-mounted, or portable-
mounted air conditioners State-wide. He indicated that FSCAA was disappointed because they had
not been able to get the word out or make proper outreach to obtain the number of interested people
that they expected. Mr. Kistler stated that they had hoped for hundreds of participants to line up but
had experienced numbers only in the single or double digits and was hopeful that they would benefit
from the visibility provided by this Council meeting.
Mr. Kistler advised that FSCAA also offers EcoKits that include LED lights that substantially reduce
kilowatt consumption, low-flow shower heads, aerators, night lights, door sweeps, and window
sealing. He stated that EcoKits add the benefit of offsetting what the air conditioners consume in
electricity and also include an educational piece. Mr. Kistler noted that summers would become
hotter each year and expressed concern about elderly people, young children, and those with
breathing disorders, noting that FSCAA witnesses horrific situations on a daily basis. He advised
that people in need are not aware of the program and do not know to ask.
Mr. Kistler stated that extreme heat of the summer and extreme cold in the winter are crisis-oriented
events, noting that FSCAA offers Statewide programs to address them and makes a concerted effort
to identify those in real crisis and move them to a top priority level. He noted that FSCAA planned
to provide 250 heating unit repairs and 200 replacements. They also planned 81 Healthy Home
interventions based on 29 hazards, such as indoor air quality, pest infestation, and mold, noting that
homes could not be healthy without fixing heating problems first. Mr. Kistler expressed the need
to work in partnership with housing authorities and code enforcement individuals to identify homes
without heat. He informed members that they have $1.6M for this purpose and that there are funds
that must be spent before the end of September. Mr. Kistler stated that they were blessed to receive
another contract to help people since they had hit their benchmarks. He noted that they also offer
training. Mr. Kistler explained that there is only energy educator in the State of Delaware for this
type of work and FSCAA wants to educate more people in the communities and train them to be
energy educators. He noted that the FSCAA not only put in measures and repair heaters, but also
act as an advocate for clients. Mr. Kistler informed members that FSCAA understands that breathing
difficulties may bring a client to the emergency room and that some clients may have asthma or have
to put cotton in their children’s ears to prevent bugs from entering. He stated that as long as they can
understand the problems, they can come up with an attack strategy to remediate them. Mr. Kistler
indicated that data tracking and evaluation of the RRHACE program is a means for FSCAA’s
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survival, because without hard outcome analytical data to prove that the money spent is benefitting
the clients being served, they will not be funded going forward.
Mr. Kistler, referring to page 3 of the presentation, expressed the desire to focus in particular on the
Department of Public Health Lead Paint Hazard Reduction (DeLead) program tonight. He advised
members that census data showed that 50,000 children were living in poverty in Delaware. Areas
were targeted for lead remediation, lead abatement, and containment of lead-based paint. Mr. Kistler
indicated that there was a three (3) year contract with an option for two (2) additional three (3) year
extensions for this purpose, noting that the contract was in its second year. Mr. Kistler advised that
HUD runs the program, which is a very difficult program administratively, that has amazing
outcomes. He indicated that 160 homes had been designated for Healthy Homes; therefore, they
would be able to identify and get rid of mold or pest infestation in conjunction with the
DeLead program work. Mr. Kistler stated that this was a $1.3M contract for the year ending
November 30, 2016, and 37 homes must be completed within the next 90 days. He explained that
help is needed to identify these homes.
Mr. Kistler reviewed the DeLead - Service Delivery Model on page 4 of the presentation, noting that
the young man pictured in the middle of depicts the person FSCAA is trying to help, and if the young
lady pictured holding him is pregnant, they are also trying to help her. He noted that Delaware
Public Health (DPH) is the grantee and works directly with HUD in Washington, D.C. They would
provide $2.7M over a three (3) year period and oversee the program. DPH relies on FSCAA to
administer the program and provides leadership and coordination with HUD. Mr. Kistler advised
that Delaware Health and Social Services is FSCAA’s gateway, noting that there are 15 service
centers in the State, seven (7) or eight (8) of which are in Kent and Sussex Counties. He stated that
FSCAA was originally engaged to cover seven (7) zip codes and did such a good job that they were
allowed to expand to zip codes throughout Kent and Sussex Counties, which indicated that they were
hitting their numbers. Mr. Kistler advised that HUD is very strict and classifies agencies into green,
yellow, and red statuses, noting that being in the red status is agonizing. Although FSCAA had a
bit of a rough start, he stated that they had successfully remained in the green area and were doing
a good job. He felt that DeLead should be a State-wide program; however, they were now focusing
on the City of Dover because two (2) of the zip codes in the City had the most houses built before
1978 that are candidates for lead-based paint. Mr. Kistler expressed thanks to Mayor Christiansen
for a letter writing campaign that reached out to schools in the Capital School District, Head Start,
and the Modern Maturity Center, noting that these types of partnerships are needed to identify
children so that FSCAA can follow up and get an audience. He advised that the Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is also a partner with the lead program and
had committed funds for the weatherization of 100 homes.
Mr. Kistler explained that two (2) members of Council had met with FSCAA and FSCAA would be
walking through some of the homes discussed. He informed members that City management,
including the City Manager’s Office, Department of Planning and Community Development, and
Emergency Management/Public Affairs had been very helpful. Mr. Kistler thanked the Dover Public
Library for making space for their program. He expressed the need to know where housing stock
is and to work with the school systems, stating that FSCAA is working with the Capital School
District to identify children in the elementary schools in residences with lead-based paint and
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determine if they have been affected. Mr. Kistler noted that they are also working with the
faith-based community in regard to housing.
Mr. Kistler expressed disappointment that FSCAA did not receive the training grant from the
Department of Labor. He noted that during the Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory
and Transportation Committee meeting, he had expressed excitement about this possibility but
would pursue finding ways to employ people in Communities of Promise and to work on lead work
and heating/cooling work. Mr. Kistler explained that a portion of their existing grant allows them
to train 40 people in the community through Delaware Technical Community College and put them
to work through contractors.
Mr. Kistler reviewed a map depicting Parcels with Structures Built in 1978 or Earlier (Exhibit #1)
and advised members that thanks to Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, and Mr. Kirby Hudson,
Assistant City Manager, all of the City’s housing stock from prior to 1978 had been plotted, and this
included 4,785 properties. Mr. Kistler stated that 1,025 of these properties were older stock, which
would have a higher probability of lead-based paint. He informed members that FSCAA planned
to approach the school systems and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,
and Children (WIC) to identify the children and create a map overlay which would show where the
children are relative to the location of the housing stock. It could then be determined if these
children have elevated blood levels. Mr. Kistler advised that if children were poisoned, this would
be addressed as a priority one (1) issue, in the same way that the problems of someone over 60 years
old in a winter crisis situation are addressed. He emphasized the need to find these children, have
them tested, and remediate the paint. Mr. Kistler stated he was unsure of the number of children
affected, but when this question was posed to the Mayor, he indicated that it must be found and
corrected transparently, regardless of the number.
Mr. Kistler stated that any awareness the City could provide in regard to the lead or summer cooling
programs would be appreciated. In regard to the heating program, he stated the need to identify
owner-occupied homes, since they could not do repairs or replacements of heater units through a
tenant relationship. Mr. Kistler stated his intent to develop a secondary workforce development plan.
Mr. Kistler indicated that a young lady, writing on behalf of an elderly woman, had provided him
a perspective that he felt was important for members to hear since it said a lot about people in need.
He read this work, as follows:
Come Into My Home
Come into my home. You’ll find me quietly sitting in the cold – sweater on, extra
socks on. I worry. Why am I alone yet surrounded by many? Where is my family?
Where will I find the money to eat? What if I fall? Who will hear me? Come into
my home. Let me bend your ear. No one else listens. I don’t feel so old inside.
Does anyone care that my house is old and drafty, that my heat is broken, that I may
be broken myself? Please come into my home.
Mr. Hutchison asked Mayor Christiansen and Council President Slavin where Council would go
from here in regard to this matter. He felt there was an opportunity for the City to embrace this
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program and indicated that he would like to see the City move forward. Responding,
Mayor Christiansen advised that since an original meeting was held with FSCAA, a commitment had
been made to assist them in any way possible. Efforts were continuing to make sure the goals and
mission of FSCAA were accomplished. Mayor Christiansen noted that the City was continuing to
work with this fine organization to make sure that those who need these services the most are
touched.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mayor Christiansen estimated that there were approximately 4,800
houses in the City built before the 1970s extending up until nearly the1980s, noting that staff was
trying to substantiate that number. Mayor Christiansen advised that the City had to review building
permits and tax records to verify this information.
Mr. Hutchison moved to strongly endorse the City’s participation and support of this
program. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Slavin stated that Council would invite Mr. Kistler back to provide updates.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-07 - PROPOSING INCLUSION OF WESTFIELD
INTO THE KENT COUNTY STORM WATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the Kent County government has a program
whereby various subdivisions can enter into a maintenance district, with the assistance of the Kent
Conservation District being the inspector as well as potentially the contractor, to repair any
deficiencies. He stated that this program is offered across Kent County to subdivisions outside
incorporated limits as well as those within the incorporated limits of a municipality. Mr. Koenig
explained that for subdivisions within a municipality, a resolution must be authorized by city council
for the subdivisions to enter into the maintenance district. Mr. Koenig stated that this is how these
types of facilities will be maintained in perpetuity. He advised members that staff supports
subdivisions entering into maintenance districts with the caveat that if the City of Dover ever creates
a stormwater utility, these subdivisions would have to join the City’s utility and forego the
maintenance obligations in the County program. Mr. Koenig noted that since the City did not
currently have such a program and these facilities are in need of inspection, repair, and maintenance,
staff endorses the resolution.
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and, by a
unanimous vote, Resolution No. 2016-07 was adopted, as follows:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING INCLUSION OF WESTFIELD INTO THE KENT COUNTY
STORM WATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, pursuant to 9 Del. C. §5202 et.seq. and Chapter 187 §90.4E(1) of the Kent County
Code, a Petition to extend the stormwater maintenance district for the area known as Westfield was
submitted by a majority of the real property owners within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 187 §90.4.E(2) of the Kent County Code, the Kent Conservation
District inspected the stormwater management facilities for the proposed stormwater maintenance
district, identified required repairs, and developed an operation and maintenance plan; and
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WHEREAS, the property owners of Westfield have requested the Stormwater Maintenance District
Complete the required repairs to be repaid over a period of five (5) years; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(7) of the Kent County Code requires that for subdivisions and
land developments located within incorporated areas, the petition shall be accompanied by evidence
of concurrence of the local governing body.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the proposed stormwater maintenance district expansion is adequate and appropriate; and
2. That all of the property owners within the district are benefitted directly or indirectly thereby;
and
3. That it is in the public interest to extend the stormwater maintenance district in the manner
proposed; and
4. That the stormwater maintenance infrastructure within Westfield, exclusive of that within
Delaware Department of Transportation/City of Dover right-of-way, shall be maintained in
accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Plan and that maintenance may include routine
maintenance and shall include regular minor and major maintenance as well as emergency
repairs as needed, as defined by Chapter 187 §90.4.B of the Kent County Code; and
5. That the inclusion of Westfield within the Stormwater Maintenance District and the resulting
infrastructure maintenance managed by the County shall take precedence over any homeowner
obligation for stormwater management included in declarations of restrictions or similar
development agreements. Any common open space or infrastructure within a community not
maintained as part of a stormwater maintenance district shall remain the responsibility of the
homeowners; and
6. Inclusion of Westfield with the Stormwater Maintenance District shall not exempt lot owners
within the subdivision from participation in a stormwater utility should one be established by the
City of Dover; and
7. That the City of Dover Council concurs with the extension of the Stormwater Maintenance
District - Westfield.
ADOPTED: JUNE 27, 2016
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 14, 2016
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on June 14, 2016 at
6:13 p.m., with Council President Slavin presiding (departed at 6:15 p.m. and returned at
6:17 p.m.). Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil
(arrived at 6:15 p.m., departed at 6:42 p.m., returned at 6:45 p.m., departed at 7:07 p.m., returned at
7:10 p.m., departed at 7:36 p.m., and returned at 7:40 p.m.), Mr. Lewis (departed at 6:53 p.m.),
Mr. Cole, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Hosfelt and Mayor Christiansen were
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absent. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Caldwell
and Mrs. Horsey (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Ms. Arndt and
Mr. Blakeman (Utility), and Mr. Shevock and Ms. Stewart (Legislative, Finance, and
Administration).
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with
Chairman Sudler presiding.
Program Presentation - First State Community Action Agency
Mr. Charles Kistler, Program Manager, First State Community Action Agency
(FSCAA), advised members that FSCAA is a non-profit organization and is the only
Community Action Partnership (CAP) agency in the State of Delaware. He reviewed
a presentation entitled “City of Dover Council Briefing - June 13, 2016,” stating that
FSCAA has more than 20 programs. Referring to Page 2 of the presentation,
Mr. Kistler reviewed the components of the organization’s Healthy Home, Energy
Efficiency, Lead Safe, and People Centric (H.E.L.P.) Program, as follows:
1) Department of Public Health (DPH) Lead Based Paint Hazard
Reduction (DeLead) Program - Mr. Kistler explained that
FSCAA’s DeLead program was started in seven (7) targeted
zip codes, noting that the two (2) largest zip codes were in the
City of Dover, which has some of the oldest housing stock in
the State. Mr. Kistler stated that 250 homes were identified
as positive for lead, and remediation and abatement was
completed, although this was a nominal scratch of the surface.
He indicated that City management had been very supportive
of this process and had provided documentation on nearly
5,000 homes in the City that were built before 1978.
Mr. Kistler explained that 160 Healthy Home Repairs were
completed for issues such as pest infestation and mold.
2) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Summer Cooling Assistance Program (SCAP) - Mr. Kistler
advised that FSCAA was in the first year of a five (5) year,
Statewide program for SCAP, and City management had been
very supportive in getting the exposure needed. He noted
that, due to extreme temperatures, many more people need air
conditioners. Mr. Kistler explained that Energy Conservation
Kits (EcoKits) include LED light bulbs, aerators, low-flow
shower heads, night lights, door sweeps, and first aid kits.
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3) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Replace Repair Heaters and Conserve Energy (RRHACE)
Program - Mr. Kistler stated that the RRHACE Statewide
program started last year and is a five (5) year program that
provides for repair and replacement of heaters. He noted that
before September 30, 2016, 450 heaters would be repaired or
replaced. Mr. Kistler indicated that FSCAA would be
working with the City’s code enforcement and property
development staff to identify people with no heat.
4) Today’s Reinvestment Around Industry Needs (TRAIN)
Program - Mr. Kistler stated that FSCAA had submitted a
training plan to the Department of Labor for approval. This
program would allow FSCAA to go into communities,
identify those who would be eligible for training through
community leaders, bring those individuals through a
vocational technology program, and put them into jobs in
their own neighborhoods, which FSCAA has termed
“Communities of Promise.” Mr. Kistler stated that they had
asked the City of Dover to write a letter of support for this
program, and if FSCAA reaches the implementation phase of
this large initiative, they will start to recruit individuals to
help their own communities.
Mr. Kistler, referring to page 2 of the FSCAA presentation, reviewed the H.E.L.P. -
Hub and Spoke Service Delivery Model, explaining that Communities of Promise
had been identified as concentrated areas of poverty where community leaders could
identify people to be brought in through the Delaware Technical Community College
(DTCC) system through a workforce development training plan. Mr. Kistler stated
that FSCAA DeLead program has a contractual obligation to identify and train up to
40 people in the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) formal certification
program. He expressed the desire to certify as many people as possible in these
communities and put them to work with contractors who perform lead work, creating
a path forward for participants. Mr. Kistler indicated that FSCAA is working with
DPH in regard to the DeLead Program and with the Delaware Department of Health
and Social Services (DHSS) regarding the RRHACE and SCAP programs, and these
entities were funding the activity that the agency has planned for the next five (5)
years.
Mr. Kistler explained that FSCAA had partnerships in place related to the
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
weatherization program, Senate Bill 150, the Clean Power Plan (CPP), and the
Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) to identify available funding and craft programs for
low-income families. He noted that FSCAA was trusted to be able to identify
programs that will bring self-sufficiency to their clients in the communities.
Mr. Kistler explained that DHSS and utility providers are gateways that clients are
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moving through to be identified, have their needs assessed, and effectively apply to
programs.
Mr. Kistler stated that FSCAA is working with an analytical firm from Princeton,
New Jersey to develop analytical data to back up that the investment being made in
these programs has a legitimate outcome. He informed members that the City was
helping FSCAA to share and collaborate on data and was playing a major part in
identifying needs in concentrated areas of poverty in the City. He indicated that the
Delaware Housing Authority, Wilmington Housing Authority, and Dover Housing
Authority needed to identify the properties in the cities that are deficient so that
financial resources can be pooled and existing talent can be used to implement
programs with good outcomes. Mr. Kistler stated that houses of worship would also
be key because of the trust factor. He noted that the City of Dover is the hub of the
model.
Mr. Kistler, referring to page 4 of the presentation, reviewed the H.E.L.P. Program.
He indicated that the FSCAA was not necessarily asking for money, but that his
request was more about being able to work collaboratively toward data collection and
demographics in the City to leverage combined resources. Mr. Kistler reviewed the
ways that the City of Dover could support the Program, as follows:
1) DeLead Collaboration Plan - Mr. Kistler reiterated that there
were 5,000 pre-1978 properties that are candidates for this
program, noting that children under six (6) years old living in
those houses could potentially be poisoned. It was unknown
whether or not they were poisoned as there was no
requirement to have the children tested. Mr. Kistler indicated
that the City Manager had put FSCAA in touch with the
superintendent of the school systems, and they were starting
to craft a relationship to identify kids that could be tested and
match this up against the properties. This would provide a
focused idea of where properties are with children who could
potentially be poisoned by lead paint and allow them to act.
2) SCAP Collaboration Plan - Mr. Kistler indicated that FSCAA
has offices in all three (3) counties, including one (1) in the
Blue Hen Mall; however, they do not have a brick and mortar
appearance as a community action agency in the forefront and
need this. He advised that mass intake is performed every
week for the summer cooling program in different counties.
Mr. Kistler stated that they were disappointed that more
people were not signing up for the program, noting that they
sometimes have only 13 people per day at the Blue Hen Mall,
and they should have hundreds. He indicated that the FSCAA
is asking for help to raise awareness. Mr. Kistler noted that
there are eligibility requirements, including being over the age
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of 60, having medically proven breathing issues such as
COPD or asthma, having children, being medically
challenged, etc. He stated that FSCAA would have 650 air
conditioners by September 30, 2016.
3) RRHACE Collaboration Plan - Mr. Kistler stated that
they have 450 heating units to be completed by
September 30, 2016 and have completed 238. He asked for
help identifying clients with no heat now to avoid panic in
the fall.
4) TRAIN Collaboration Plan - Mr. Kistler stated that if the
agency is blessed with a training grant, they would like to
return to the City of Dover. He believed that there would be
an 18-month implementation period to identify people in the
community that could be trained through DTCC as energy
educators and quick-help assessors. Mr. Kistler noted that if
these individuals can be certified and put to work in an
apprenticeship program, they could do some good and create
role models for their communities. He advised that a merger
had just taken place that affected Delmarva Power, and they
were discussing some type of assistance for people who were
in the dunning process and bordering on disconnection of
their electricity. Mr. Kistler stated that these individuals
would be put into a formal training program. He noted that
there was only one (1) energy educator in the State and
expressed the desire to create more. Mr. Kistler stated the
desire to have the utility companies and electric cooperatives
bring individuals into these programs and help FSCAA help
clients understand how to become more energy efficient,
decrease consumption of energy, and apply these savings
toward a better quality of life and less dependence on social
programs.
Mr. Kistler stated the desire to stay in touch with the City. He expressed FSCAA’s
belief that the capital of the State is where their master plan should be laid out,
reiterating that the City had a big need. He felt the master plan could then be applied
to any city in the State.
Mr. Hutchison questioned how long the training and certification program would
take. Responding, Mr. Kistler stated that if they receive the grant award in July,
participants would be brought in to DTCC in September. Certification would be a
one (1) to three (3) week process, depending on the type of certification. He
explained that resources would be shared, noting that DTCC has some funding for
apprenticeships, FSCAA would have funding from the grant, and the employer would
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be expected to contribute funds. Mr. Kistler stated that they were looking at a 90-day
apprenticeship.
Mr. Anderson asked Mr. Kistler to elaborate on the FSCAA’s summer jobs program.
In response, Mr. Kistler stated that FSCAA will find out in early July if the
Department of Labor will approve their training plan, and FSCAA could then provide
all relevant information. He noted that all three (3) campuses of DTCC are
partnering in regard to workforce development to help train people and get them
employed, as is Delmarva Power. Mr. Anderson requested that Mr. Kistler advise
him when FSCAA receives information about their grant, noting that he would like
to share with Mr. Kistler the names of 400 people who need jobs.
Mr. Anderson asked if Mr. Kistler needed anything from the City, or if staff needed
something from Council in this regard. Responding, Mr. Kirby Hudson, Assistant
City Manager, advised that he had been responding to Mr. Kistler’s requests and staff
was trying to do what they could to support FSCAA.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that staff wanted FSCAA to come before
Council to promote their program, and requested that Council members who prepare
newsletters or electronic communications help in this regard. He stated that this was
a rare instance where someone was coming to the City with human and financial
resources behind them and asking for the City to help establish community contacts.
Mr. Koenig explained that FSCAA staff had experienced difficulty in getting people
to answer their doors when they are out knocking and advised that contacts provided
by members could help. He felt this was a wonderful opportunity for the community.
Mr. Slavin stated that FSCAA could be placed on the agenda for a Regular City
Council meeting, which would be televised and might be an opportunity to get the
word out in another venue. Mr. Kistler responded favorably, stating the desire to
create as much awareness as possible. Mr. Slavin indicated that the City Clerk’s
Office would get in touch with Mr. Kistler.
Update - Residential Appeal Process and Non-Compliant/Non-Conforming Uses
During their meeting of January 11, 2016, Council approved the Parks, Recreation,
and Community Enhancement Committee’s recommendation that staff be requested
to prepare a residential appeal process and to also look at those properties within City
limits that are clearly non-compliant with the uses to be reviewed by the Committee
during their March meeting. During the Council Committee of the Whole/Parks,
Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting of March 15, 2016,
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reminded members that the first step in this process would be to determine the degree
of the problem with non-conforming uses by finding out how many such uses exist.
She advised that her staff had been working with the Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) staff in the Public Works Department, and they were in the process
of developing an application that would allow the City’s planners to go into the field
and document non-conforming uses. Mrs. Townshend stated that staff could then
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determine which of the non-conforming uses would be permitted as a conditional
use, noting that multi-family residential uses would not be permitted any longer in
certain residential zones. From that point, a strategy could be developed on how to
attrition non-conforming uses.
During the Committee meeting of June 14, 2016, Mrs. Townshend stated that two (2)
members of the Planning Department staff were going out to identify each non-
conforming use in residential zones. In her last discussion with these staff members,
the process was moving slower than expected. She advised that one (1) quarter of
the geographic area of the City was complete, and they estimated completion in two
(2) months. Mrs. Townshend advised that once staff has a picture of non-conforming
uses, they would bring forward the language and proposed process to sunset those
uses.
Mr. Slavin stated appreciation for the effort to complete a 100% census; however, he
questioned whether a representative sample could be relied on, noting that this could
be approached in broad categories of uses. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated her
understanding that all non-conforming uses in residential zones would be sunsetted
and, if this was so, all such uses must be identified.
Mr. Slavin questioned if such uses could be sunsetted in a blanket ordinance adopted
by Council. He expressed frustration because it was taking a long time to get to a
solution, and in the interim non-conforming uses were continuing to cause problems.
Mr. Slavin noted that there had been a recent problem, with the root cause being a bar
operating in the heart of a neighborhood in the middle of the Fourth District. He
indicated that everything the City does, including police enforcement, cameras, street
cleaning, and picking up garbage, would not correct the problem until there is no
longer a bar in the middle of a residential area.
Mrs. Townshend stated that this could be approached in several ways. She explained
that if all non-conforming properties are not sunsetted, there would be a need for fair
system to handle them. Mrs. Townshend advised that a section in the Code could be
developed under non-conforming uses to deal with those uses that have been
determined to be a nuisance and criteria could be set to bring them forward more
expeditiously. She indicated that when this matter was considered by the Committee
in December, she shared her belief regarding the proper methodology and had stated
that it would be very time consuming and labor intensive, and no Council members
had told her to do this differently.
Mr. Slavin stated his concern regarding the statement that 25% of the properties had
been completed in six (6) months and that the other 75% would be completed in
two (2) months. In response, Mrs. Townshend explained that staff had to develop a
tablet application to be used for this process. She indicated that she had been very
up front that this project would take a lot of time and labor. Mrs. Townshend offered
to move forward in a different way if that was what Council wanted; however, she
explained that she was proceeding in the way that she previously outlined.
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Mr. Slavin stated that he is sensitive to not micro-managing staff; however, this was
taking a little longer than he was comfortable with. Although he did not wish to
speak for others, he expressed his opinion of the need to get to a solutions-based
approach rather than data gathering.
In response to Mr. Hare regarding a retail business that is set up across from K-Mart,
Mrs. Townshend explained that this was not a case of non-conforming use,
explaining that a business license was issued for this enterprise under policies that
existed in the past. She indicated that the business license would expire in the
current month, would not be reissued, and the business owner was aware of this.
Mrs. Townshend explained that a non-conforming use is a use that was legal when
it was established but the zoning had changed so that it is no longer a permitted use.
She noted that the most numerous non-conforming uses seen in the City were houses
that had been carved into apartments. Mrs. Townshend advised that the Elks’ Club
on Kirkwood Street and a liquor store on Forest Street were non-conforming uses.
When the issue of non-conforming uses first came up, she spoke with Mr. William
Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, who was very clear that the City needed to be fair and
consistent in how non-conforming uses are dealt with, and Mrs. Townshend had used
this approach in developing a process. She indicated that if another process were
developed, it must be fair and consistent.
Mr. Sudler asked if it would be fair to use a process that is complaint driven, since
this type of process is used for code enforcement. Responding, Mrs. Townshend
stated her belief that if this approach is used, there would need to be some type of due
process and non-conforming uses could not be administratively expired. She
explained that properties could go to the Board of Adjustment or another body to
determine if a non-conforming use should expire, and this would require a Code
amendment. Mrs. Townshend indicated that if Council wanted a Code amendment
in advance of the other part of the process, she could bring one forward; however,
this had not been discussed in the past.
Mr. Anderson expressed appreciation to Mrs. Townshend and her staff for the work
being done, noting that this was a lot of work added to what they are already doing.
He concurred with Mr. Slavin that it was a bit frustrating, which he stated was why
he and Mr. Sudler brought up the idea of a complaint-driven approach several months
ago. Mr. Anderson hoped that this would be looked into, noting that all non-
conforming uses are not equal. He loved the idea of looking at nuisance non-
conforming uses because there are many non-conforming uses that no one knows are
there. Mr. Anderson expressed the need to distinguish those uses that are a problem.
Now that staff had invested much time and effort into the process, he did not want
them to stop, and start a new process; however, he asked if staff could start working
on something for nuisances in the community, in the meantime.
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Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend stated that this could happen
concurrently. She stated that if nuisances are being dealt with separately and
language is added to the Code that specifically sets up a list of criteria and a process,
this could be brought forward ahead of the full survey. Mrs. Townshend advised that
the approach had started with expiring all non-conforming uses. She reminded
members that the language in the Code regarding non-conforming uses in residential
zones indicates that these uses would expire 20 years after the adoption of the
ordinance or 40 years from initiation of the use. Mrs. Townshend noted that staff
was unable to determine when the ordinance was adopted and, without having the
full picture, that section of Code cannot be used to say that the 20 years had passed
and the uses must expire. She stated that other language could be added to the Code
in the meantime that would accomplish this.
Mr. Anderson asked if the current research would only identify non-conforming uses
or indicate when those uses were granted. Responding, Mrs. Townshend explained
that staff’s current fieldwork was identifying the uses, which would be entered in a
table. She indicated that other data could be pulled in, but she was unsure if there
would be a good data source for exactly when uses started.
Mr. Anderson stated the need to be very careful about property rights of those who
had invested their life savings; however, he noted that the rights of other people to
live in reasonable peace also needed to be protected. He asked if staff was
proceeding based on geography or by categories, and questioned which 25% portion
of the City had been done and what was outstanding. In response, Mrs. Townshend
advised that staff started working on the east side of the City and had gotten to
the area east of the highway, and the northern part of the downtown area, north of
Mary Street. She stated that when working further west in some of the newer
developments, the number of non-conforming uses would decrease and less time
would be required. Mrs. Townshend noted that some of the newer developments had
been crossed off the list because staff knew there were no such uses. She informed
members that staff had started the Fairview area and was moving south.
Mrs. Townshend indicated that the next step would be the downtown area, which
would be very labor intensive.
Mr. Slavin advised that his comments were not reflective of poor work on data
gathering; however, he felt that perhaps the results of the work could be used more
quickly. He referred to Mrs. Townshend’s comment that the existing section of Code
states that non-conforming uses would be expired 20 years after the adoption of that
ordinance or 40 years from their initiation. Mr. Slavin stated that this section of
Code could be repealed if it no longer serves a purpose and another section could be
put in its place to state that as of a certain date, all non-conforming uses in the City
are repealed and the City will take action against them upon discovery. Mr. Slavin
indicated that this approach would be similar to other things done in the City, noting
that not everyone is 100% in compliance with the rules, and rules are enforced when
non-compliance is found. Referring to houses that had been carved into apartments,
he indicated this is the example that he would use to say that they will be corrected
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when discovered on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Slavin believed that if all properties
were addressed at once, the Planning Department would be choked with appeals. He
agreed with Mr. Anderson that the City would want to honor legitimate uses, such
as a church located in a certain area. Mr. Slavin stated that if staff paused with 25%
of the properties complete and asked Council to take the action needed to clean up
the Code, which he felt all members would be glad to do, staff could begin the
enforcement process with the identified properties.
In response to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Slavin did not feel that his suggested approach needed
to take the form of a motion. He thought that Mrs. Townshend had heard the
concerns and suggested that she return in one (1) month with an update.
Citizen Suggestions
Mr. Anderson stated that a citizen had advised him that a building had been
purchased and was immediately set up for rehabilitation in order to be occupied;
however, previous vacant building fines did not reset and the individual had to pay
these fines on top of the money for rehabilitation. This citizen suggested that a six
(6) month window be allowed for marketing and rehabilitation when there is a
transfer like this.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
Chairman Cole recognized Ms. Tricia Arndt as a new member of the Utility
Committee and thanked her for accepting the appointment.
Differential Disposal Fee Agreement - Delaware Solid Waste Authority
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the Delaware Solid Waste
Authority (DSWA) was created more than 30 years ago to handle municipal waste
through the State of Delaware, and the City had a good relationship with the DSWA.
He explained that the City is not in the landfill business and has a contractual
relationship with the DSWA. Mr. Koenig indicated that the proposed differential
disposal fee agreement would memorialize that relationship from July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2021. He stated that the gate charge would be reduced for the next
five (5) years, with the result that spending in FY 2021 would be approximately the
same amount that was currently being paid to the DSWA. Mr. Koenig stated that the
agreement would offer a rebate and set the gate charge at $85 per ton. The
prescriptive rebate would be included on the City’s bill that would be issued twice
per year, on February 15th and August 15th for that year of tonnage. Mr. Koenig
stated that in recent history, all of these agreements had come before Council for
approval; however, he noted that the City does not have another place to take its
waste in the State of Delaware, and it would not be desired to cross state lines with
waste. He advised that the contract being presented was the same contract being
offered to all municipalities in the State.
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Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to execute the proposed
Differential Disposal Fee Agreement with the Delaware Solid Waste Authority
(DSWA) to provide municipal solid waste disposal service for the City of Dover
from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021 at the rates set forth in the agreement.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Quarterly Review of Utility Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (Electric and
Water/Wastewater) (January, February, and March)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the Quarterly Report for the Capital
Investment Plan (CIP) as of March 31, 2016. He advised that this report was
prepared by the Finance Department and summarizes the finances for each project
identified in the CIP. In regard to Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension
Fund - Major CIP Projects, Mr. Koenig noted that a number of projects were listed
as being in process, explaining that staff had been diligently working through the
capital plan. He stated that construction timelines do not match budget timelines, and
some project carry-forwards must be rebudgeted. Mr. Koenig advised that when
project budget difficulties have occurred, staff came before Council to amend project
budgets; however, projects were generally moving forward. He stated that staff had
gravitated toward doing design features for water/sewer projects during the first year,
with construction typically occurring the next year. Mr. Koenig indicated that this
routine had been used, for example, for pump station upgrades. He noted that staff
had been working for some time on the 1M gallon elevated storage tank location.
Mr. Koenig reminded members that staff had proposed a location several years ago
that met with public resistance. Since that time, staff had been negotiating a second
site and had passed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) back and forth with
a property owner for the better part of a year. Mr. Koenig stated that the attorneys
had finished their reviews and it was believed that final closure of that location was
close. He informed members that once a final MOU is signed, staff would come
back before Council to discuss how that project would move forward. Mr. Koenig
stated that this was the longest running project.
Mr. Koenig stated that the Garrison improvements had been constructed and were in
place. Staff was working on project closeout documentation and final release of
payments. A number of current projects were progressing with construction.
In regard to electric components of the CIP, Mr. Koenig advised that
Mr. Harry Maloney, Electric Director, had completed the General Scott Switchgear
project. The station was in operation and the project would be closed out this fiscal
year. The Garrison Oak Transmission Line Relocation was complete, as was
construction of the Van Sant Capacity Increase, and project documentation would be
closed out. Mr. Koenig stated that the Electric Department had done a very good job
of working through the capital plan. He advised members that Mr. Maloney had staff
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in place so that design features could be completed in-house or externally, projects
could move through the capital system to completion, and the assets could be put in
operation.
Mr. Koenig stated that he was very happy with the work that had been done both on
the Public Works side under the water/sewer utility and the electric side and believed
that the City’s customers could see the benefits of these systems being improved over
time.
Updates
Green Energy Funding and Programming
Members reviewed details regarding Green Energy Funding and Programming, as of
April 21, 2016.
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that staff had been exchanging
a document related to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit
back and forth with the Department of Natural Resources and Control (DNREC) and
it was expected to be finalized in the next 30-60 days. He noted that staff had been
working on compliance issues over the last year to year-and-a-half. Mr. Koenig
indicated that the City’s Environmental Scientist, who was heading up this program,
had left the City to work in the private sector and this position would be advertised
shortly so that permit compliance can be resolved. Mr. Koenig stated that staff was
starting to get all of the permit activities embedded into the operations of the Public
Works Department and other departments that have influence on the permit. He felt
that the City was moving toward compliance, noting that the FY 17 budget has many
items that are cost drivers for the Public Works Department that are related to
compliance, including monitoring and operational issues. Mr. Koenig informed
members that the City was working through the system to achieve compliance at the
DNREC level.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare
presiding.
Mr. Hare welcomed Dr. Courtney Stewart, who previously served on the Utility
Committee, as a new member of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee.
Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center School Resource Officer
(SRO) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Police Chief Paul Bernat advised members that the City of Dover Police Department
currently has a partnership with the Capital School District and has three (3) School
Resource Officers (SROs), one (1) at Dover High School, one (1) at Central Middle
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School, and one (1) at Parkway Academy Central. The District pays $100,000 for the
officers at Dover High School and Central Middle School and $60,000 for the SRO
at Parkway Academy Central. He indicated that there is also a Gang Resistance
Education and Awareness Training (GREAT) officer. Chief Bernat requested
permission to enter into another agreement with the Kent County Secondary Intensive
Learning Center (ILC) School for another SRO. He explained that he had met with
Dr. Dan Shelton, Superintendent, Capital School District, and his staff and developed
an agreement similar to the Parkway Academy Central agreement. Chief Bernat
informed members that the Police Department is authorized 101 police officers and
there would be a resignation effective June 30, 2016. He stated that he would like
to remain at a strength of 101 officers, send a police officer to the Academy in
September, and enter into this agreement with the Capital School District for FY 17,
FY 18, and FY 19.
Staff recommended authorizing the Chief of Police to negotiate and sign the final
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the placement of a School Resource Officer
(SRO) at the Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center site for the next three
(3) years (FY 2017, FY 2018 and FY 2019).
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Disposition of Excess Property - 29 South Governors Avenue and 749 West
North Street
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, informed members that the City had acquired
several properties over the years through demolition of structures, subsequent levying
of the demolition liens, and acquiring these properties through sheriff’s sales. He
indicated that 29 South Governors Avenue and 749 West North Street had been
declared excess property by Council; however, in the declaration, Mr. Koenig was
required to dispose of them using the standard method of disposition, which is
typically the public bidding process. These properties were advertised for public bid
last year and no offers were received. Mr. Koenig advised that staff was preparing
to put these properties out for bid again; however, Mr. Michael Maupin, Managing
Director, MauTiste Investment Group, submitted an unsolicited bid for these
properties. Mr. Koenig stated that, Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, had
indicated that it would not be a good idea for Mr. Koenig to act on this
administratively and that he should bring this matter before Council for their
recommendation on accepting the proposals. Mr. Koenig noted that the offered price
for 29 South Governors Avenue was $8,000 and for 749 West North Street was
$18,000, for a total of $26,000. Mr. Koenig stated that demolition and other related
expenses had been identified, and if these offers were accepted the City would have
to write off approximately $17,718.35 in loss; however, the properties would be put
back into private sector hands. He advised that Mr. Maupin intended to develop the
properties and, once developed, they would go back on the tax rolls. Mr. Koenig
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believed one (1) of the properties was located in the Downtown Development District
(DDD), and depending on how they are redeveloped, the property that is not in the
DDD would go back on the tax rolls immediately. The tax rebate guidelines for the
DDD would apply to the other property in the DDD. Mr. Koenig stated that, in
general, these redevelopments would be positive for the City since there would be
new structures, hopefully owner-occupied homes, and there would no longer be
vacant pieces of land. He noted that currently the City was incurring cost to mow the
grass and dispose of any debris.
Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to accept the offers from MauTiste
Investment Group in the amount of $8,000 for 29 South Governors Avenue and
$18,000 for 749 West North Street and write-off the remaining expenses and charges
in the combined amount of $17,718.35 for these properties.
Mr. Koenig advised that Mr. Maupin was present and had provided an updated letter,
dated June 9, 2026, stating that the Mautiste Investment Group is prepared to extend
the expiration date of their offer to purchase the properties. Mr. Koenig noted that
the previously provided letter had expired.
Mr. Shevock asked if the properties would remain exempt from taxes until a house
is actually built. Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that the property at 749 West
North Street is not in the DDD; therefore, the purchaser would have to pay FY 17
property taxes on the raw land and may be subject to additional taxes on
improvements made in FY 17. He indicated that the property at 29 South Governors
Avenue would potentially be in the DDD, and improvements made to the property
would not necessarily go onto the tax rolls immediately since there is a roll-in period
for new improvements. Mr. Koenig stated that the purchaser would most likely have
to pay the land tax associated with this property, but if improvements are made in the
near future, the roll-in for full property tax value of the land and structure would be
in accordance with the district guidelines.
The Committee recommended authorizing the City Manager to accept the offers from
MauTiste Investment Group in the amount of $8,000 for 29 South Governors Avenue
and $18,000 for 749 West North Street and write-off the remaining expenses and
charges in the combined amount of $17,718.35 for these properties, as recommended
by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Discussion - Tax Account Delinquency Listing
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that he had previously sent the
Tax Account Delinquency Listing as of May 31, 2016 to members of Council and
indicated that he would be willing to discuss placing the list on the City’s website
during a Committee meeting. He informed members that staff had previously posted
this listing on the City of Dover website going back to 2011-2012; however, it had
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stopped being updated on the website. He stated that he would like to start posting
the list on the website to encourage people to review it and become non-delinquent.
Mr. Koenig noted that delinquencies on the list range from a few dollars because of
late charges, etc., to thousands of dollars because people do not want to, or have not
paid their taxes. He advised that staff was looking for the lowest cost way to get
delinquent taxes collected and staff had done a good job in addressing this over the
last couple of years. Mr. Koenig informed members that as of June 1, 2016,
approximately $111,0000 in tax delinquency was due from all years. Mr. Koenig
noted that the list included locations that are familiar to everyone, where payment has
not been made for one (1) reason or another. He expressed the desire to minimize
the amount of time needed for staff to reach out to these people to encourage them
to make their accounts current.
Mr. Anderson expressed his opinion that there should be a $10 or $25 level in the list
that screens delinquencies, stating that someone may think they are paid up and be
suddenly put on a public list because they owe a small amount. He believed this is
excessive and ridiculous. Mr. Anderson stated that something may be listed in error
and did not wish to unnecessarily embarrass people for a small delinquency, such as
$5.83. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that he understood Mr. Anderson’s point and
Council could create a bar if they desired; however, he felt that any bar above zero
(0) would have some outstanding balances on it. While in some cases these
delinquencies were relatively minor, Mr. Koenig indicated that there are accounting
issues that must be cleaned up whether the amount owed is $5.83, $50.83, or
$500.83, and the City still has an obligation to collect it. He explained that
Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, had advised that staff did not have the
right to write-off penalties. Mr. Koenig stated that these parties had been notified
that monies were due and still had not paid outstanding bills, so the City was
incurring dollars to send notifications. He did not believe the City should be
incurring those costs but should post the list to encourage people to look at it and pay
all amounts owed.
Mr. Anderson stated that posting the list would not alleviate staff from having to do
the other items. He felt that just because the list is posted did not mean that the party
would see it. Mr. Anderson believed, at the very least, that the party would pay the
penalty when they see it on their next property tax bill. In response, Mr. Koenig
stated that this is potentially correct; however, the charge may carry forward and not
be paid the next time. He indicated that he was looking for people to call their
neighbors and friends to say that an amount is owed, which would mean more than
the City asking them to pay the fee. Mr. Koenig noted that it is a time-consuming
process for staff to call or send letters to people on a list, such as the current 14-page
list, to inform them that they will not be bothered if they are below a $25 threshold
and the fee will carry over to the next year. He felt that this would be time
consuming and put staff at a greater disadvantage regarding why one (1) party is
called versus another. Mr. Koenig reiterated that he wanted people to pay the fees
because they are owed to the City.
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Mr. Anderson questioned why the list would not just be flagged in the computer so
that customers who come in to pay their electric, water, and sewer bill would be
asked by Customer Service if they would like to pay any delinquent taxes owed. He
felt this would be more effective in collecting the money. Responding, Mr. Koenig
stated that this may be easier to do as the City upgrades to the Enterprise Resource
Program (ERP). He had not examined the screen at Customer Service to see if there
is a flag that pops up regarding taxes when someone pays their electric bill, so he was
unsure if this was possible; however, he pointed out that this would be another step
incurred at the administrative level and there would be a cost for this. Although he
could not detail the cost at this time, he noted that it would equate to some dollar
amount.
Mr. Slavin expressed confusion about why the City would want to coddle those who
do not pay their bills on time. He stated that the City is compassionate when people
face issues in paying for their utilities. This takes only one (1) conversation with the
customer, and they are then accommodated by setting up any kind of payment plan
that they need. Mr. Slavin felt that there were some people on the list that fall into
this category; however, he did not believe that everyone did. He advised that there
were names on the list that he and others in the room recognized as people of means
in the community who had chosen not to pay their bills on time and have the City
incur additional costs to have them paid. Mr. Slavin felt that 98% of the property
owners pay their bills on time and 2% require staff time to chase down. He felt it
would be prudent to put the word out, noting that the list is a matter of public record
that had already been included in a City Council meeting packet. Mr. Slavin stated
that he supported what Mr. Koenig and Mr. Kirby Hudson, Assistant City Manager,
had been trying to do on this matter and in regard to utility payments. He also
supported the compassion customers had been shown by Customer Service agents in
dealing with those who cannot pay on time.
Mr. Cole agreed with Mr. Slavin. Referring to Mr. Koenig’s comment that the
delinquency list had been posted in the past, Mr. Cole questioned why this was
discontinued. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that he was unsure. He advised that
at one time there was a link to the list on the home page of the website. Mr. Koenig
noted that if a list is posted on July 1st, when the tax bills go out, the list has hundreds
of pages, so it would not be appropriate to post it at that time. He thought perhaps
that staff stopped posting it at the end of a fiscal year and, for some reason, it did not
get posted as it became a truly delinquent list.
Mr. Hare asked if the City is able to issue business licenses for those with delinquent
taxes. Responding, Mr. Koenig advised that controls have been put in place for
business licenses, building permits, and development applications to invoke clean
hands. He stated that all departments are aware of the Clean Hands Ordinance.
Mr. Koenig indicated that he could not say that staff takes advantage of every
opportunity with respect to the Ordinance; however, this issue is sometimes caught
by the Planning Department, Customer Service, and City Manager’s Office. He
stated that as the City potentially replaces its financial systems, it will probably
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become easier to catch these issues, noting that currently it is sometimes necessary
to go into multiple screens to find out what is owed.
Mr. Hare stated that some of the delinquencies are quite large and are known
businesses, and they should be made note of when it is time to renew licenses.
Mr. Koenig stated that staff had worked on whittling down the delinquency listing
and the backlog at Customer Service. He advised members that when August 31st
arrives and FY 17 is delinquent, he would ideally like to send out a very direct Clean
Hands letter saying that if a party does not pay soon, the City reserves the right to cut
their power. Mr. Koenig noted that this would not be customer friendly and he was
trying to balance reality with getting the bills paid. He indicated that it would be
difficult to send this letter out because it could affect business operations.
Mr. Koenig explained that, in some cases, people have triple net leases where the
property owner may have had to pay the property tax, is waiting for a business to pay
him, and everyone is pointing their finger at someone else. He felt that as this
message gets stronger to the residential and business communities, people will pay
on time and staff will not have to send additional letters because people will know
that if they do not pay on time and keep current, they will be subject to disconnection.
Mr. Koenig stated that some businesses do not mind accruing a late penalty and do
not provide an explanation as to why they are not offended by the late penalty
accruing. He advised that they hold the money and pay the tax when it is convenient
for them or when the City threatens a sheriff’s sale or gets into the issue of Clean
Hands.
Whatcoat Village Revitalization Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that Whatcoat Community
Development, Inc. had proposed the revitalization of Whatcoat Village,
992 Whatcoat Village Drive. Mr. Koenig referred to the draft Payment in Lieu of
Taxes (PILOT) agreement between the City of Dover and Whatcoat Community
Development, Inc., explaining that this was very similar to a previous discussion
regarding the revitalization of the Walker Woods development by the Milford
Housing Development Corporation. Mr. Koenig explained that the owner of
Whatcoat Village Apartments had applied for tax exemption through the City of
Dover Board of Assessment Appeals, which was approved because of the 501(c)(3)
designation and their history of qualifying for this designation. He advised that
Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. wanted to be a good neighbor and had
offered a PILOT agreement. This agreement was similar to the Milford Housing
Development Corporation agreement that was executed for the redevelopment of
Walker Woods and was prepared by the same attorney. Mr. Koenig indicated that
the City Manager’s Office was supportive of the proposed agreement, noting that he
would like to discuss minor adjustments to the agreement with the attorney in order
to finalize it. He noted that the Walker Woods agreement had a small escalator that
was not included in this draft agreement. Mr. Koenig advised that in the case of
Walker Woods, Council reviewed the draft agreement and turned it over to
Mr. Koenig to finalize, and it was placed on file with the City Clerk’s and Tax
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Assessor’s Offices. He noted that the proposed agreement is different from Walker
Woods where the City released a road right-of-way. In this instance there would not
be the same release of property.
Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a final
agreement with Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. regarding a proposed
PILOT agreement for Whatcoat Village located at 992 Whatcoat Village Drive.
Mr. Hutchison asked if a strong management program would be in place to oversee
operations on a day-to-day basis. Responding, Ms. Vandana Sareen, Vice President
of Development, Michaels Development Company, stated that Mr. William Hill was
serving as Chairman of the Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. board.
Ms. Sareen indicated that they were working together as partners to redevelop the 78-
unit project. She explained that Interstate Realty Management would be the
management agent and management was available onsite. In response to
Mr. Hutchison as to whether they had experience, Ms. Sareen stated that the
community was developed approximately 35 years ago and there had been no capital
improvements at the property since. Ten years ago, Interstate Realty Management,
which is an arm of the Michaels Development Company, was hired by Whatcoat
Community Development, Inc. to perform management. They had now received
some funding to help bring the units to current market standards and improve the
physical assets of the property. Ms. Sareen stated that a lot of upgrades would be
done; however, affordable housing tenants would still be targeted and the population
served would be similar to the current population.
The Committee recommended authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute
a final agreement with Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. regarding a
proposed PILOT agreement for Whatcoat Village located at 992 Whatcoat Village
Drive, as recommended by staff.
Mr. Anderson thanked Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. for entering into this
agreement and hoped that others would do the same.
During the Council meeting, Mr. Hare, Chairman of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee, reminded members that Whatcoat Village had submitted a draft Payment in Lieu of
Taxes (PILOT) agreement between the City of Dover and Whatcoat Community Development, Inc.
He explained that this was very similar to a previous agreement for Milford Housing Authority;
however, in this case, the City would still maintain the roads.
Mr. Lewis stated that this was previously discussed during the Council Committee of the
Whole /Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting which is not televised for the
public to hear, and requested Mr. Koenig to give the public an overall explanation. Mr. Lewis
expressed his belief that Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. should be paying their fair share.
He noted that some constituents had approached him and questioned what Whatcoat Community
Development, Inc. would be paying in lieu of taxes.
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Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Koenig stated that Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. is
proposing to revitalize Whatcoat Village Apartments, located at 992 Whatcoat Village Drive, Dover,
Delaware, noting that this project will cause the substantial rehabilitation of all the existing units.
He informed members that Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. is a recognized 501(c)(3)
corporation and has a charitable mission of providing affordable housing opportunities to families
and individuals of low income. Mr. Koenig stated that this property was granted tax exemption by
the Board of Assessment Appeals with the recommendation that Council consider a PILOT payment
as a contribution to the City to provide certain public services. He indicated that there are currently
78 rent restricted apartments on the property. It was his understanding that all 78 apartments would
be renovated and there would still be 78 upon completion of the renovation. Mr. Koenig stated that,
due to the 501(c)(3) designation, this project is exempt from taxation pursuant to the Delaware Code.
He advised that the attorneys working with Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. had submitted
a draft PILOT agreement to the City for a proposed amount of $9,000 per year, and the existing tax
levy on the property is currently $16,956.54. Mr. Koenig stated that staff had requested that the City
Manager be authorized to negotiate the final terms of the agreement, with the minimum payment of
$9,000 per year and that this agreement be made similar to the one (1) that was granted for the
Milford Housing Development Corporation for the redevelopment of Walker Woods subdivision.
He explained that the difference between Whatcoat Village and Walker Woods was that the City
actually abandoned a street that ran through the middle of Walker Woods and gave up services for
street sweeping, street lighting, etc. In this case, Whatcoat Drive is located adjacent to the property
and not incorporated into the actual property. It is a cutout right-of-way that is not part of the
revitalization project, so the City is would not give up any maintenance responsibilities or forego any
infrastructure related to this proposal. Mr. Koenig stated that this is consistent with the fact that
housing redevelopment corporations for charitable purposes have by right a tax exempt status. In
this case, they were offering a PILOT to compensate the City for emergency services for the
residents, such as fire, ambulance, police, etc.
Mr. Lewis stated that he was satisfied with the explanation but that he would like to see a thorough
study of all the tax exempt properties, and review and recommendations from the City Assessor’s
Office.
Referring to the Milford Housing Development Corporation, Mr. Sudler asked what the difference
was between the assessed value of their property and what they are paying. Responding, Mr. Koenig
stated that he did not bring those numbers with him; however, it was his recollection that the PILOT
agreement was for $7,500 per year and included an escalator. It was his belief that the tax on that
property was between $12,000 and $14,000 per year. Mr. Koenig indicated that he would have to
confirm these numbers.
Mr. Hosfelt asked if Mr. Koenig was saying that the City had to comply with this by State law since
Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporation. In response, Mr. Koenig
explained that the tax exemption was granted by the Board of Assessment Appeals and this was an
offer to pay at least $9,000 to the City for services. He expressed his opinion that the City should
not turn this down.
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute a final agreement with Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. regarding
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a proposed PILOT agreement for Whatcoat Village located at 992 Whatcoat Village Drive, as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison.
Mr. Lewis indicated that City services are not free and something is better than nothing. He stated
that the City would be getting $9,000; however, he had heard a lot of concerns from constituents in
the Second District who own small businesses, are homeowners, and have to pay their fair share of
taxes.
Mr. Sudler stated that, although he respected Mr. Lewis’ position, this is a 501(c)(3) faith-based
organization and other churches could be assessed the same amount. He expressed his belief that
a PILOT agreement is more than fair, noting that they were not legally obligated to pay any type of
financial restitution. Responding, Mr. Lewis stated that he was aware of that; however, he thought
that everybody needed to pay their fair share, even if they fall under tax exemption. Mr. Lewis
indicated that there should be no more tax welfare and cost shifting to the homeowners and small
businesses that do pay their fair share of property taxes, noting that he feels this was unfair.
The motion for approval of the Committee’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute a final agreement with Whatcoat Community Development, Inc.
regarding a proposed PILOT agreement for Whatcoat Village located at 992 Whatcoat Village
Drive, as recommended by staff, was carried with Mr. Lewis voting no.
Evaluation of Requests for Proposals
Collection Agency Services
Mr. Kirby Hudson, Assistant City Manager, informed members that on
May 22, 2003, the City entered into a contract with Capital Credit Services, which
was subsequently acquired by First Collect, which came to fruition on
September 1, 2014. He stated that a number of City customers had accounts that
were at or above $90,000, and First Collect was having a difficult time collecting
because many parties were moving out of the general area where the collections
agency was licensed to pursue them. Mr. Hudson stated that it became paramount
to engage an agency that could collect in all 50 states, noting that Dover is a transient
area with many military and college students. Mr. Hudson indicated that the contract
with First Collect does not have an expiration date; however, there is a stipulation
that either party can submit a 30-day letter to be released from the contract.
Mr. Hudson advised members that staff was recommending removing the current
collection agency and moving on to a new agency based on a Request for Proposals
(RFP) that was issued several months ago.
Members were provided a document entitled “City of Dover Collection Agency
Services Contract, RFP Number 16-0033CM” and Mr. Hudson reviewed the
Decision Scale regarding RFP submissions. Members were advised that candidates
chosen were licensed and authorized to collect in all fifty (50) states; provide skip
tracing, scrubs, and credit bureau reporting. The three (3) major credit reporting
agencies are Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax. The importance of these factors
are directly related to the City of Dover’s ability to collect military accounts as well
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as other transient accounts. All companies listed offer services similar in nature and
are comparable in terms of auto dialer and times calls, paper correspondence, and
consumer dispute resolution. Each company has provided a Collectors Code of
Ethics and regulatory requirements for Federal, State, and Local Guidelines; to
include Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act
(FCRA).
Mr. Hudson indicated that of the eight (8) proposals received, three (3) companies
were considered to be the top candidates: SIMM Associates, Inc., Penn Credit
Corporation, and Progressive Financial. Based on the criteria (10-point scale),
SIMM Associates, Inc., provided positive scoring in all areas except minority
business. If positive negotiations were to fail, it was recommended that Penn Credit
be considered.
Mr. Hudson pointed out that there was an error in the Recommended Action section
of the Committee Action Form previously provided. He explained that, although it
had been indicated that “Fees are based on a percentage of revenue collected,” this
was incorrect and the City would pay nothing for collection services. He explained
that currently anyone who goes to collections with First Credit must pay a 35%
contingency fee; therefore, 35% is tacked on to whatever they owe the City.
Mr. Hudson advised that SIMM Associates, Inc., would have a 20% fee. For
example, if a customer owed the City $100, the total fee would be $120, with the City
receiving $100 and SIMM Associates keeping $20. SIMM Associates would not be
paid unless they collect, and if they collect they would add their 20% and the service
would be free to the City.
Mr. Hudson stated that staff recommended authorization to negotiate and sign a final,
three (3) year agreement with SIMM Associates, Inc. He noted that this would
remove First Credit.
Mr. Shevock recused himself from voting on this matter for personal reasons.
Members were provided a Trial Balance Report prepared May 31, 2016. Mr. Hudson
noted that Line 21 reflected balances over 30, 60 and 90 days for residential energy.
He advised that this was highlighted to indicate the amount of funds owed for electric
bills; however, a new collection agency would pursue all amounts listed in the report.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Hudson indicated that SIMM Associates, Inc. would
also be collecting delinquent tax bills.
The Committee recommended authorizing staff to negotiate and sign a final three (3)
year agreement with SIMM Associates, Inc.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance and Repair
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that proposals were solicited and
advertised according to City policy by the City’s Contract and Procurement Manager
under RFP #16-0040PW for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Maintenance and Repair. Submissions were received from four (4) contractors. One
(1) was deemed non-responsive and the other three (3) were evaluated by cost and
performance. Based on that evaluation, staff recommended awarding a contract to
A. A. Duckett, Inc., which would include four (4) quarterly preventative maintenance
services, as well annual preventative maintenance services for each of the units.
Mr. Koenig stated that standby and emergency rates were also incorporated into the
proposal.
Staff recommended awarding a three (3) year contract with the option for two (2) one
(1) year extensions to A.A. Duckett, Inc. as per the proposal submitted in response
to RFP #16-0040PW.
Mr. Hare noted that the rates between John Hiott Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,
Inc., and A. A. Duckett, Inc. were very close. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that
there was a slight difference in the tech rate; however, the after hours and general
labor rates were very similar. Mr. Hare questioned why a company from New Jersey
was selected rather than a company from Wyoming, Delaware. Responding,
Mr. Koenig explained that staff was interested in overall performance and liked the
discussion about safety records that A. A. Duckett provided, noting that HVAC
services had been a challenge for staff. He stated that staff preferred this company
because they have a good performance record in the documentation submitted.
Mr. Hare asked if A. A. Duckett had a facility in Delaware, and Mr. Koenig
responded that they did not and were being dispatched out of New Jersey; however,
he was unsure where their staff actually lives and if they take their trucks home at
night. He advised that they had stated they could meet the City’s standards to be here
in the time frames identified in the RFP, and if they do not they would be called out
on non-performance, as stated in the contract.
The Committee recommended awarding a three (3) year contract with the option for
two (2) one (1) year extensions to A.A. Duckett, Inc. as per the proposal submitted
in response to RFP #16-0040PW, as recommended by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Recommendation of General Employee Pension Board - Consideration of a
Retiree Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
Mr. Lester Blakeman, 209 Falmouth Way, advised members that he is a member of
the Civilian Pension Board and a pensioner. Members were provided handouts by
Mr. Blakeman, as follows: 1) Exhibit A - COLA History, and 2) Exhibit B1 -
Breakdown of Monthly Pension Payments and B2 - Pension List 2008.
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Mr. Blakeman stated that the COLA History listed the cost of living increases that
had been granted to retirees in the General Employee Pension Plan. He informed
members that it had been 10 years since a COLA had been addressed, which he felt
was a long time. Mr. Blakeman understood that there was nothing in the pension
plan that guarantees a cost of living increase for these pensioners, and these
employees knew this when they retired; however, he noted that in the past the City
had acknowledged from time to time that retirees may need a little help surviving.
He explained that Exhibit B1 listed pension checks written through January 15, 2008,
when this matter was last reviewed. He noted that the individuals in the first column
were making less than $1,000 per month. Mr. Blakeman stated that more than half
the individuals in the second column were making less than $2,000 per month and
the primary amount in the third column was approximately $2,000. He felt that the
last three (3) individuals were doing okay. Mr. Blakeman indicated that he had
previously suggested granting raises to sections of the pensioners and was told that
this would not be allowed and an increase of any kind must be applied to all
pensioners. He explained that he would be glad not to receive an increase if some
of those on the lower end of the scale could be helped. Reiterating that a COLA had
not been discussed for 10 years, Mr. Blakeman stated that this used to be an annual
discussion. He requested that reviewing the need for or the ability to provide a
COLA for pensioners in the General Employee Pension Plan be included on a future
agenda. Mr. Blakeman advised that these were the people who built the City and
gave hundreds or thousands of years of combined service to the City, and he felt it
might be appropriate to give them some help from time to time. He stated that if this
goes unnoticed year after year, nothing would happen and suggested it could be
agreed to at least review this every year as part of the budget process. Mr. Blakeman
indicated that he did not expect anything to happen this year, stating his
understanding that the budget was set. He stated that if pension payments were
$3,863,000, a 1% increase would cost $38,000, a 2% increase would cost $77,000,
a 3% increase would cost $115,000, a 4% increase would cost $154,000, and a 5%
increase would cost $193,000.
Mr. Slavin questioned if Mr. Blakeman’s figures were calculated on a one (1) time
annual basis. Responding, Mr. Blakeman stated that the figures that he provided
were the cost for the year of the increase and would be the carry-forward amount
until additional action was taken. He noted that the history provided showed that a
variety of approaches had been taken in regard to increases.
Mr. Blakeman thanked Mr. Anderson and others for getting him to the point to talk
to members today, stating that this had been a long, uphill battle.
In response to Mr. Neil, Mr. Blakeman stated that pensioners were also collecting
Social Security. Mr. Blakeman stated that employees were told when they signed up
for the plan that they should not count on the City’s contribution as their sole source
of retirement income and the plan would be in conjunction with Social Security. He
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estimated Social Security payment at approximately one-third of the amount that
employees receive from their City pension, noting that COLAs from Social Security
had been scarce.
Mr. Neil stated that he would favor considering this in the future. Mr. Blakeman
indicated that this was all he was asking, noting that pensioners feel like lost sheep
because they are not being talked about but are set aside and ignored. He reiterated
the desire to at least be considered.
Mr. Shevock questioned the amounts that employees were making per month, for
example, the individual who was receiving $200 per month and $2,400 per year.
Responding, Mr. Blakeman indicated that $200 was probably a minimum pension
amount. He stated that this employee could have been making $4,000 per year or
less. Mr. Blakeman advised that the City’s defined benefit plan allowed employees
to set their own pensions. He indicated that employees received 2% for every year
they worked and the amount was based on their average salary during their last three
(3) years. An employee who worked 10 years would receive 20% of their salary, an
employee who worked 20 years would receive 40%, and an employee who worked
50 years would receive 100% of their salary.
During the Council meeting, Mr. Slavin reminded members that no action was required by the
Committee, explaining that this was an informational item and a request that may require some
additional research on the part of Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer.
Mr. Hare, Chairman of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee, stated that this was
a request by Mr. Blakeman for future consideration of COLA’s for retirees.
Mr. Lewis stated that this was previously discussed during the Council Committee of the Whole
/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting which is not televised and the public
was unaware of what happened. Mr. Lewis asked how much this would cost the City and if the City
has the funding. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that, to his knowledge there was no financial
proposal submitted regarding this matter. He explained that there was a series of spreadsheets
provided by Mr. Blakeman indicating the various pensions being received, excluding retiree names;
however, there was no proposal to cost out.
Proposed Ordinance #2016-16 Amending Chapter 22 - Building and Building
Regulations; Chapter 26 - Businesses; Chapter 50 - Floods; Chapter 66 -
Manufactured Homes and Trailers; Chapter 102 - Taxation; Chapter 106 -
Traffic and Vehicles; Chapter 110 - Utilities; Appendix B - Zoning, Articles 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 12; and Appendix F- Fees and Fines (Sponsors: Neil, Slavin,
and Cole)
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development,
informed members that Proposed Ordinance #2016-16 had required a very
comprehensive review and update to the Dover Code including any section
referencing manufactured homes or mobile homes. She explained that the Mobile
Home Park Zone would by changed to the Manufactured Home Zone, and it was
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made clear that manufactured homes that meet that Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) standard are the type of homes that are allowed.
Mrs. Townshend stated that this would ensure that nothing that does not meet those
standards would be permitted in the City; however, language would be left to ensure
that homes that already exist could still obtain licenses. In addition, where the
current Code references mobile home parks, the terminology had been changed to
land lease communities, and basic standards for maintenance and licensing of land
lease communities had been developed. Mrs. Townshend explained that much of the
language involved the zoning section of the Code, as well as the licensing section for
manufactured homes. She noted that staff did a sweep of the entire Code and
reviewed any section that referenced the terms manufactured home, mobile home, or
trailer to make sure the text was consistent with current terminology.
Councilman Neil read a prepared statement, as follows:
Monday night, we heard Chief Carey mention the fire at the
Grandview mobile home community that damaged or destroyed 3
houses. Several years ago before I was elected to this August body,
Councilman Hare, then Councilman Perza and I toured several leased
land communities, one of those was Grandview... which isn't grand
at all.
The potholes, contrary to State Law and the City code, were deep
enough to serve as swimming pools for kids.
I have sent each of you copies of the arbitrators decision in the Wild
Meadows case in which the arbitrator said . . . “In all, I am left asking
myself: If the City of Dover had not issued the Violation Letter,
would the Landlord have ever fixed the community’s problems? The
record before me indicates No . . . .”
Wild Meadows is located on wetlands, the community owner was
required to sign a topography map. Deep fissures or sinkholes were
clustered around failing drains. Streets the City would build to last for
20 to 30 years, are going bad after 12.
Today, I sent to you the Saga of the Gas Cut-off. The problem is, for
the same services we provide, the values of homes drop, and we
collect less tax money.
The State of Delaware has laws that it can’t or does not enforce. The
low income and limited income home owners are held at the mercy
of the landlord because Leased Land communities are not “Free
Enterprise” businesses. In the past, the Wild Meadows Home Owners
Association had to request the City to make management cut down a
tree branch that blocked a stop sign.
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While this ordinance can’t cure all of the ills in the leased land arena,
this will mark the first in the State to hold community owners
accountable for health and safety violations of the law, or face the
loss of their license to operate.
The Committee recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2016-16.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of the
ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
ABANDONMENT OF TOPAZ CIRCLE STUB STREET/WAIVING THE ABANDONMENT
PROCEDURE
During their Regular meeting of May 9, 2016, City Council approved the Council Committee of the
Whole/Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee’s recommendation of looking into the
process of abandoning the Topaz Circle stub street.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised that following the Planning Commission’s approval of
The Arbors Senior Garden Apartments at 1051 College Road, members of City Council heard
concerns from residents in Emerald Pointe and surrounding areas regarding the potential
interconnection between The Arbors and the Emerald Pointe subdivision. Emerald Pointe was
approved by the Planning Commission with two (2) stub streets, one (1) of which is at Topaz Circle
and connects to property located 1051 College Road, which is currently known as The Arbors. This
stub street has been improved as part of the infrastructure related to the Emerald Pointe subdivision.
Mr. Koenig explained that at the Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee meeting of April 26, 2016, the Committee heard a presentation from the
Planning Office about the substantial history related to The Arbors project and the interconnection
between the subject site and Emerald Pointe. After that presentation, there was public testimony
with regard to the interconnection. He indicated that the Committee unanimously approved a motion
to look into the process of abandoning the stub street that was recommended by the Planning
Commission in Emerald Pointe. This motion was ultimately approved by City Council through the
acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
report on May 9, 2016.
Mr. Koenig stated that the City’s Charter provides City Council with the power and authority to
vacate or abandon streets under Article II, Section 27. The Dover Code of Ordinances does not
specify a process for street abandonment, but the City has consistently followed a process specified
by the City Clerk’s Office. Mr. Koenig noted that this process is intended to begin with a request
from an adjacent property owner. In this case, there was no such request; however, it is within the
authority of City Council to initiate the process. Mr. Koenig indicated that proposals for
abandonment of improved streets are referred to the Development Advisory Committee and the
Planning Commission, and the Planning Commission then makes a recommendation to the Utility
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Committee. He explained that the Utility Committee makes a recommendation to City Council, who
sets a public hearing and takes action following the public hearing. Mr. Koenig advised members
that in the current situation, the abandonment would start with a motion by City Council to waive
the normal process for street abandonment and to refer the matter to the Planning Commission.
In order to move forward, City Council would need to: 1) waive the normal process for street
abandonment, and 2) refer this matter to the Planning Commission for a public hearing on
July 18, 2016.
Responding, to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, indicated that the Council Committee
of the Whole/Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee’s recommendation was to look into
the process of abandoning the street. She stated that the normal process does not fit this situation.
Mrs. McDowell clarified that the current recommendation, as explained by the City Manager, was
to waive the normal process for abandonment, which is used when an adjacent property owner
requests an abandonment, and move forward. She noted that several property owners in attendance
at the April 26th meeting had expressed support for the abandonment.
Mr. Sudler moved to waive the normal process for street abandonment. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hosfelt moved to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for a public hearing on
July 18, 2016. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
ELECTRIC RATES AND TARIFFS - TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT CLASSIFICATION (“FT”)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that on July 1, 2015, the current rates for all
electric customers were implemented in accordance with the FY-2016 City of Dover budget
authorization. The new electric rates resulted in an increase of approximately 3.4 percent for the
Dover Air Force Base as a customer. He indicated that under a 1954 agreement, the City of Dover
was to provide notice of a rate increase to Dover Air Force Base in advance of implementation.
Mr. Koenig stated that current City management was not aware of the notice requirement in advance
of implementation and, therefore, did not notify the Air Force of the proposed rate increase. The Air
Force contacted the City of Dover in August 2015 regarding the rate increase. Mr. Koenig noted that
the City issued a formal correspondence in November 2015 explaining the rate increase. Subsequent
conversations over the past six (6) months had included a review of the rate model with Burns &
McDonnell, who represents the City of Dover, as well as input from various consultant advocates
working for the Air Force. He stated that after conducting a full rate review of all documents, the
City of Dover and the Air Force mutually agreed on a final rate acceptable to both parties, and the
rate of $0.06370/KWH adopted in July 2015 will be reduced to $0.0635/KWH. The proposed rate
adjustment will reduce electric revenues from the Dover Air Force Base by approximately $9,500
to $18,000 per year, depending upon actual energy consumption at the facility.
Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to implement the Transmission Voltage Federal
Government Classification (“FT”) Rate and Tariff. The effective date will be back dated to
July 1, 2015 and all necessary billing adjustments will be implemented.
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Mr. Anderson questioned if this tariff classification would be exempt from a rate adjustment.
Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that all rate classifications would be eligible for the Power Cost
Adjustment (PCA) that would be considered later in the meeting by City Council. He indicated that
this was the base rate for power for this customer class. Mr. Koenig stated that the PCA would be
applied to the energy component.
Mr. Neil moved to authorize the City Manager to implement the Transmission Voltage Federal
Government Classification (“FT”) Rate and Tariff (Exhibit #2). The effective date will be back
dated to July 1, 2015 and all necessary billing adjustments will be implemented. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
APPOINTMENTS (REAPPOINTMENTS) RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR
CHRISTIANSEN
Mayor Christiansen requested the following reappointments to the Board of Adjustment for three (3)
year terms to expire July 2019:
K.C. Sheth, Chairman
William Hufnal
Mayor Christiansen requested the reappointment of Mrs. Kathleen Welsh to serve on the Planning
Commission, representing the First District, for a three (3) tear term to expire June 1, 2019.
Mr. Lewis had requested that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda; however, he withdrew
his request since the Mayor was not present to answer his questions. He noting that this was nothing
personal against the candidate.
Mr. Sudler stated that since members would be voting on the matter, he would like to hear
Mr. Lewis’ questions, even though the Mayor was not present to answer them. Responding,
Mr. Lewis thought that it would be unfair with the Mayor not being present.
Mr. Sudler moved to defer the appointments (reappointments) recommended by
Mayor Christiansen until the Mayor is present to answer questions. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-16 AMENDING CHAPTER 22 -
BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 26 - BUSINESSES; CHAPTER
50 - FLOODS; CHAPTER 66 - MANUFACTURED HOMES AND TRAILERS; CHAPTER
102 - TAXATION; CHAPTER 106 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES; CHAPTER 110 -
UTILITIES; APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, AND 12; AND APPENDIX
F - FEES AND FINES
Council President Slavin 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 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
Since the ordinance amends the Zoning Code, a public hearing is required. Staff recommended
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referral of the amendments to the Planning Commission on July 18, 2016 and that a public hearing
take place during the Council Meeting of August 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., at which time, final action
by Council will take place.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the proposed ordinance was a compilation
of changes to address concerns of Council and staff and would update the standards and terminology
throughout the Dover Code as they relate to manufactured homes. He stated that the proposed
ordinance would also implement standards for management and maintenance of land lease
communities. Mr. Koenig noted that the proposed ordinance was sponsored by Councilmen Neil,
Slavin, and Cole.
Mr. Hare moved to refer the amendments and set a public hearing before City Council for
August 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil
and unanimously carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Zoning Ordinance Amendments as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-16 AMENDING CHAPTER 22 - BUILDING AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 26 - BUSINESSES; CHAPTER 50 - FLOODS; CHAPTER 66 -
MANUFACTURED HOMES AND TRAILERS; CHAPTER 102 - TAXATION; CHAPTER 106
- TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES; CHAPTER 110 - UTILITIES; APPENDIX B - ZONING,
ARTICLES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, AND 12; AND APPENDIX F - FEES AND FINES
(Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee)
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-17 - 2016/2017 CITY OF DOVER
BUDGET ORDINANCES
The First Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Regular Council Meeting
of June 13, 2016. Council President Slavin reminded members of the public that copies of the
proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, and on the City’s
website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.”
Mr. Hare moved that the Final Reading of the Proposed Ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that Proposed Ordinance #2016-17 was the compilation of
documents and the discussions that occurred during the Special Council Meeting - Budget Review
of May 24, 25, and 26, 2016 which encompassed approximately 10 hours of introduction and debate
with respect to all components of the City budget. He stated that the 28-page ordinance boiled down
approximately 315 pages of information related to the City’s General Fund, Electric Fund, and
Water/Wastewater Fund, as well as a number of ancillary funds that the City manages. Mr. Koenig
advised that the aggregated budget for the City’s General Fund, Electric Fund, and
Water/Wastewater Fund is approximately $156,144,700, with total revenues and expenses of
$137,119,300 estimated for FY 17. He stated that it was important to note that the FY 17 City of
Dover budget contains no property tax or fee increases related to the General Fund, no water or
sewer rate or fee increases related to the water and sewer utility, and no rate increase related to the
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electric utility. Mr. Koenig reminded members that during the budget discussions, Council had
voted in favor of an alternate budget design, which included an approximate 2% Power Cost
Adjustment (PCA) on the energy portion of the electric bill. He noted that the final staff count went
from 359 full-time employees in FY 16 to 357 full-time employees in the proposed FY 17 budget.
Mr. Koenig stated that the recommendation, based on the budget deliberation, reduced full-time
equivalents to 354 employees because there was a motion to dissolve the Economic Development
Office through the FY 17 budget and direct the City Manager to incur the necessary expenses to
dissolve that Office. He reiterated that the Final Reading of the budget ordinance is a 28-page
document that spells out estimated and projected spending for the City of Dover in all funds,
including capital projects, for FY 17.
Mr. Slavin stated that the Second Reading and possible adoption of the budget this evening was the
result of 15 hours of public hearings, hundreds of hours of preparation from staff, and research and
study done by staff and by other Council members. He advised that this was the ninth City budget
that he had been involved in. Mr. Slavin indicated that if he had been told when he returned to
Council three (3) years ago that the budget presented in 2016 would have no tax, fee, or utility
increases, he would have stated the need for everyone work very hard to get there, and that everyone
had worked very hard and gotten there. He acknowledged that the budget may not have everything
that everyone wants, but it has enough that the budget would do well for the City and the
constituents. Not only did the proposed budget have no tax increase, it actually would lower
property taxes on owners of property in the Business Improvement District (BID). As such,
according to Mr. Slavin’s memory and research, this was the first budget in more than 20 years for
the City of Dover that would actually lower taxes. He stated his respect for the right of any Council
member to raise motions on the floor at this time; however, he cautioned that adopting things at the
59th minute of the 23rd hour of deliberations without time to properly vet and study the proposed
changes would shift risk onto the City. Mr. Slavin noted that it may not be known what proposed
cuts or additions would do to the delicate budget that was put together over those many hours.
Mr. Anderson stated that he had a simple motion to put forward meant to clarify what was done by
Council during the series of motions that were voted on during the Special Council meeting - Budget
Review, relating to the economic development. He reminded members that money had been moved
to the Mayor’s Office and the Mayor was given discretion to use it; however, an earlier motion
eliminated all staff members of the Economic Development Office. Mr. Anderson wished to clarify
that the Mayor would have discretion to keep the one (1) person from the Economic Development
Office who does the administrative work. Mr. Anderson felt that the Mayor and the DDP would
otherwise be handicapped, stating that the DDP was quite concerned about not having anyone to do
administration before they have time to hire staff. He commented that some, but not all, work could
be done by volunteers.
Mr. Anderson moved to allow the Mayor to utilize a portion of the $65,000 for economic
development for an administrative staffer and be allowed to share the said staffer with the Downtown
Dover Partnership with funds paid for said staffing from the DDP returning to the Mayor’s economic
development budget. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison regarding the actions taken by Council pertaining to funds to be
directed to the DDP, Mr. Koenig explained that there had been a series of motions by Council. He
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stated that there had been a recommendation for an economic development committee and a
recommendation to increase the funding to the DDP from $70,000 in the draft budget to a total of
$150,000. The $150,000 was intended to be used at the discretion of the DDP to address their
staffing needs for FY 17 and could be used for one (1) or more persons. Mr. Koenig stated that the
DDP was currently advertising for an Executive Director and was hoping to fill this position by early
September. He indicated that a subsequent motion by Council related to setting the Business
Improvement District (BID) tax. Mr. Koenig explained that the proposed rate brought before
Council would have raised approximately $48,800; however, Council set the FY 17 rate at zero. The
taxing district boundaries and legal requirements of the district would be kept in place in the Code,
but no additional BID tax would be collected from property owners in the BID for FY 17, provided
Council adopts the budget. Mr. Koenig stated that Council’s last motion had to do with the funds
remaining after the City Manager incurs the necessary expenses to close the Economic Development
Office. If all necessary payments were made from the proposed budget, which was approximately
$238,000 to his recollection, a sum of money would be left over in FY 17. Council had authorized
those remaining funds to be directed to the Mayor’s budget. Mr. Koenig advised that he and
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, had not yet directed those funds to a specific line item
but would inform Council of this once the funds are transferred. He indicated that these were the
FY 17 operating budget recommendations that came out of the budget hearings and deliberation, and
it was his understanding that this would not carry forward into FY 18.
In response to Mr. Lewis regarding various programs that could possibly be cut in relation to the
State budget, Mr. Koenig stated that the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) budget
included Municipal Street Aid and Community Transportation Funds at the same levels as FY 16.
Late last week, there was an email regarding Community Transportation Funds that indicated that
each legislator’s allotment would increase by $15,000. Mr. Koenig indicated that this would be an
increase to $240,000 or $265,000, noting that he was unsure of the actual funding authorization that
DelDOT was able to secure for those types of services. He stated that, to his knowledge, the police
pension payment would stay at the same rate as FY 16. As part of the FY 16 budget discussions at
the State level, a possibility of changing the appropriation for realty transfer taxes was mentioned.
Mr. Koenig explained that this 3 percent tax is currently split 50/50 between the municipality or
county and the State. Mr. Koenig noted that the proposal last year was to alter that split to allocate
2 percent to the State and 1 percent to the local government. This proposal did not go through as part
of the FY 16 State budget, and Mr. Koenig’s understanding was that alteration of the real estate
transfer tax appropriation was not being debated at the State budget level this year. Mr. Koenig
believed that there were minor changes regarding law enforcement funds related to 911 cellular
reimbursements; however, there was no indication at this point that there would be any adjustments
to State revenues. He advised that Ms. Cheryl Bundek, Tax Assessor, met with the Secretary of
Finance regarding a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) of approximately $280,000 per year, and the
expectation was that funding for PILOT would remain at the same level as FY 16. Mr. Koenig
indicated that, at this late hour, he believed that State revenues in FY 17 would be roughly equal to
those in FY 16.
Responding to Mr. Lewis regarding his opinion as to whether the City was safe, Mr. Koenig stated
that he was reasonably confident that the City was in fair shape, noting that he does not control
anything that happens at Legislative Hall.
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Mr. Hare felt that the DDP had been given sufficient funding to hire an administrative person if they
wished to continue that position, stating that this had been the purpose for giving the funds.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of Ordinance #2016-17 as presented (Exhibit #3), seconded by
Mr. Hosfelt. The motion carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes (Sudler, Neil, Lewis, Cole,
Hosfelt, Hare, Hutchison, and Slavin) and one (1) no (Anderson).
CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, thanked Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, and her staff
for their patience and diligence in helping to prepare the FY 17 budget. He noted that a lot of effort
and discussion went into it. Mr. Koenig also thanked the department heads who all contributed
significantly related to their budget, noting that they all appreciate the opportunity to come in and
argue for their staff, programs, and capital projects. He expressed thanks to everyone who had
participated in the budget discussion, including members of Council, stating his appreciation for the
comments and encouragement. He stated the expectation of providing excellent service and projects
for the citizens and rate payers. Mr. Koenig stated that staff was very proud of the document
endorsed tonight and was looking forward to the FY 17 budget implementation.
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Slavin extended early wishes for a happy birthday to Mr. Hare, whose birthday is July 6th.
Mr. Hosfelt noted that the City had increased in size last week by 90,000 people, noting that the
Firefly Music Festival had come and gone successfully, in large part due to the City’s workforce.
He felt that those involved were incredible people, including the Fire Marshal’s Office; Police
Department; Fire Department; Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager; the Public Works Department; and
Ms. Kay Sass, Public Affairs/Emergency Management Coordinator. Mr. Hosfelt stated that they did
a great job and that everyone should be very proud of City employees, noting that actions that were
taken to bring portions of the Dover International Speedway into the City had paid off. Speaking
for the Dover International Speedway, Mr. Hosfelt expressed appreciation for everyone’s efforts.
Mr. Sudler informed members that on July 16, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., there would be a Fourth District
Annual Empowerment Fair sponsored by Mr. Sudler and held in partnership with the Cen-Del
Foundation. He indicated that the theme is to empower the youth and citizens of Dover with
resources that will not only enhance the quality of life in their communities but encourage citizens
to be held accountable for being law-abiding citizens that other cities can model after. Mr. Sudler
invited all members of Council and residents of their districts to join in, noting that there would be
vendors advocating job opportunities, anti-illegal gang strategies, voter registration, and pardon
procedures for at-risk youth offenders. He noted that the location of the event is Mishoe Park Place,
320 Raymond Street, Dover, which is off State College Road. Mr. Sudler reiterated that the start
time of the event was 12:00 p.m. with no set end time.
Mr. Hare advised that on June 21, 2016, he and Mr. Lewis held a community meeting for the Second
District. Mayor Christiansen; Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community
Development; and Officer Krista Roosa from the Dover Police Department were present. He
indicated that there was a nice turnout and participants expressed concerns that Mr. Hare emailed
to Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, to address. He advised that one (1) of the biggest issues was
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speeding on Wyoming Avenue and Westview Terrace. A few code violations were mentioned, as
well as other issues that the City must discuss with the Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control (DNREC). Mr. Hare noted that the event was held at Capitol Baptist Church,
which did a very nice job and provided good food. He felt it was a very good meeting.
Mr. Hutchison noted that there had been a well-written newspaper article about Dover Air Force
Base being considered for an air refueling mission. He felt sure that the City of Dover, along with
the Chamber of Commerce, Kent County Levy Court, and the State of Delaware would reach out to
embrace that opportunity when the time frame is closer.
On behalf of Council, Mr. Slavin extended get well soon wishes to Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, who
suffered a minor injury and was resting comfortably at home.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of June 27, 2016, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Map depicting parcels with structures built in 1978 or earlier
Exhibit #2 - Transmission Voltage Federal Government Classification ("FT") Rate and Tariff
Exhibit #3 - Ordinance #2016-17 - 2016/2017 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
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EXHIBIT #1 Parcels with Structures
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EXHIBIT #2
City Council Meeting of
TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE FEDERAL GOVERMENT CLASSIFICATION 06/27/2016
“FT”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area for Federal Government customers
located where Dover's existing facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and
protective apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned and maintained by the customer. Service shall be
supplied and metered at 69,000 volts, and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and
protective equipment.
Demand Charge
All KW - per KW 10.50
Energy Charge
All KWH, per KWH 0.0635
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of
each month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one
half percent (98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x . 985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors and the customers are billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly charge shall be seventy-five percent (75%) of the greatest Billing Demand during the preceding 11 months
and energy equal to three hundred (300) hours' use of that demand.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover
rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2015
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EXHIBIT #3
City Council Meeting of 06/27/2016
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2016-17
2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Six Million Seven Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four
Hundred dollars ($46,717,400) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
GENERAL FUND
CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2016-2017
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 4,820,400 $ 4,493,900
RECEIPTS
FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 651,400 763,300
INVESTMENT INCOME 140,000 90,000
LIBRARY REVENUES 67,000 70,300
KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 312,600 312,600
BUSINESS LICENSES 1,472,000 1,467,000
PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,436,300 1,662,100
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 56,600 56,800
POLICE EXTRA DUTY 461,500 525,000
PROPERTY TAXES 12,783,800 12,895,100
BID REVENUE 49,700 -
RECREATION REVENUE 149,000 150,000
FRANCHISE FEE 682,300 680,000
SANITATION FEES 2,530,000 2,538,300
RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 93,900 94,500
COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,090,400 1,100,000
RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 21,976,500 22,405,000
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 1,420,200 1,653,800
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,586,700 3,564,900
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,006,900 5,218,700
GRANTS:
POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 172,700 258,600
POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
MISC GRANT REVENUE 25,000 25,000
VERIZON RESERVE 50,000 -
GRANTS SUBTOTAL 846,200 882,100
TRANSFERS FROM:
TRANSFER TAX 2,090,200 1,672,700
MUNICIPAL STREET AID 673,100 673,100
CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 480,000 496,900
WATER/WASTEWATER 850,000 875,000
ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
OTHER RESERVES 13,200 -
TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 14,106,500 13,717,700
TOTAL REVENUES 41,936,100 42,223,500
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 46,756,500 $ 46,717,400
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2016-2017
2015/16 2016/17
DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
CITY CLERK $ 382,800 $ 412,300
COUNCIL 113,600 141,100
TAX ASSESSOR 239,800 244,000
FIRE 735,400 721,700
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,133,000 1,201,300
LIBRARY 1,456,000 1,635,000
RECREATION 723,200 750,900
LIFE SAFETY 479,800 485,200
CODE ENFORCEMENT 412,700 421,100
PLANNING 532,800 546,800
INSPECTIONS 749,000 697,900
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 245,000 -
POLICE 15,921,400 16,091,600
POLICE EXTRA DUTY 634,200 783,600
STREETS 658,500 1,163,500
SANITATION 2,151,100 2,032,800
CITY MANAGER 909,300 792,400
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 625,500 716,300
FINANCE 991,400 1,011,100
PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 580,300 680,000
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 692,200 607,100
PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 173,400 207,000
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 569,300 585,100
FLEET MAINTENANCE 760,000 776,300
CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,082,000 1,143,800
HUMAN RESOURCES 376,700 392,500
MAYOR 76,100 74,000
DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 33,404,500 34,314,400
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE 669,400 685,300
CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 70,000 150,000
MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 25,000 25,000
INSURANCE 690,000 700,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,567,700 2,039,700
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 51,500 400,700
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 10,600 15,000
UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 50,000 50,000
STREET LIGHTS 797,700 804,000
NEW STREET PROPERTIES ACQUISITIONS 240,400 -
OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,172,300 4,869,700
TRANSFERS
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 2,625,400 1,859,400
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 229,600 -
APPROP. TO THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION FUND 594,300 -
APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 676,500 670,000
APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
TRANSFER TO VERIZON RESERVE 50,000 -
TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 10,000 10,000
TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 4,685,800 3,039,400
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 42,262,600 42,223,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,493,900 4,493,900
TOTALS $ 46,756,500 $ 46,717,400
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Four Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Three Hundred dollars
($2,433,300) 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, 2016
and ending June 30, 2017:
REVENUES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 2,926,700 $ 383,900
REVENUES
INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS 120,800 -
GRANT RECEIPTS 80,500 105,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 5,000 5,000
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 2,625,400 1,859,400
MISCELLANOUS RECEIPTS 74,700 -
TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE - 80,000
SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 2,906,400 2,049,400
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 2,906,400 2,049,400
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 5,833,100 $ 2,433,300
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
FIRE $ 445,800 $ 145,700
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 185,200 58,200
LIFE SAFETY 55,700 29,500
POLICE 302,700 299,800
RECREATION 73,900 165,000
STREETS 3,735,000 1,026,000
SANITATION 449,000 261,500
CITY MANAGER 24,700 -
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 27,700
FLEET MAINTENANCE 84,500 31,000
DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 5,356,500 2,044,400
TRANSFERS
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 92,700 -
TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 92,700 -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,449,200 2,044,400
BUDGET BALANCE 383,900 388,900
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 5,833,100 $ 2,433,300
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Forty One Thousand dollars ($741,000)
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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 720,300 $ 731,000
INTEREST EARNED 10,700 10,000
TOTALS $ 731,000 $ 741,000
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 731,000 741,000
TOTALS $ 731,000 $ 741,000
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Two Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Three Hundred
dollars ($1,266,300) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 915,100 $ 1,251,300
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 13,900 15,000
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET FUND 92,700 -
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 229,600 -
TOTAL RECEIPTS 336,200 15,000
TOTALS $ 1,251,300 $ 1,266,300
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 1,251,300 $ 1,266,300
TOTALS $ 1,251,300 $ 1,266,300
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
($327,900) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 320,800 $ 324,900
INTEREST INCOME 4,100 3,000
TOTALS $ 324,900 $ 327,900
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND - 80,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 324,900 247,900
TOTALS $ 324,900 $ 327,900
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixteen Million Six Hundred Ninety Six Thousand Nine Hundred
dollars ($16,696,900) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,072,900 $ 566,500
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 206,900 663,200
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,279,800 1,229,700
BASE REVENUE
WATER SERVICES 5,366,600 5,800,000
WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,823,800 3,800,000
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 2,997,600 3,000,000
GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,965,600 1,938,000
WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 341,900 366,200
SEWER IMPACT FEES 222,400 228,000
WATER IMPACT FEES 253,400 252,000
INTEREST - WATER 5,000 10,000
INTEREST - WASTEWATER 5,000 10,000
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 56,200 63,000
TOTAL REVENUES 15,037,500 15,467,200
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 16,317,300 $ 16,696,900
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2016-2017
2015/16 2016/17
DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 512,500 $ 516,500
WATER DEPARTMENT 650,900 655,400
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 840,600 962,400
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,743,100 1,727,400
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,747,100 3,861,700
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE - WATER 521,100 590,300
DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 611,300 636,900
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 60,200 192,400
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 142,300 21,200
KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,130,000 4,130,000
INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,420,200 1,653,800
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 25,000 25,000
BOND ISSUE COSTS - 40,000
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,910,100 7,289,600
TRANSFER TO:
GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 550,000 500,000
GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 300,000 375,000
WATER IMP AND EXT 1,800,000 1,000,000
WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,500,000 1,000,000
CONTINGENCY RESERVE WATER 32,000 110,000
CONTINGENCY RESERVE WASTEWATER - 60,000
GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND 248,400 -
ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT - 231,200
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 4,430,400 3,276,200
TOTAL EXPENSES 15,087,600 14,427,500
BUDGET BALANCES
BUDGET BALANCE WATER 566,500 1,103,100
BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 663,200 1,166,300
BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,229,700 2,269,400
TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 16,317,300 $ 16,696,900
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Million Eight Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Five Hundred
dollars ($7,838,500) 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
begining July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,990,300 $ 1,179,900
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 4,551,700 952,600
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 9,542,000 2,132,500
REVENUES
STATE LOAN FUND - WATER - 2,400,000
STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER - 884,000
TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,800,000 1,000,000
TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WASTEWATER 1,500,000 1,000,000
TRANSFER FROM WATER IMPACT FEE - 190,800
TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 165,000 211,200
INTEREST INCOME 69,900 20,000
GRANT RECEIPTS 20,300 -
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 61,400 -
TOTAL REVENUES 3,616,600 5,706,000
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 13,158,600 $ 7,838,500
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
W/WW ENGINEERING $ - $ 30,400
WATER 5,442,600 1,338,800
WASTEWATER 5,299,100 2,021,200
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 284,400 1,200,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 11,026,100 4,590,400
BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 1,179,900 2,226,700
BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 952,600 1,021,400
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,132,500 3,248,100
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 13,158,600 $ 7,838,500
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Thirty Five Thousand Eight hundred dollars ($1,035,800)
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, 2016
and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 510,700 $ 514,600
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 509,500 513,400
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,020,200 1,028,000
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 3,900 3,900
INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 3,900 3,900
TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,800 7,800
TOTALS $ 1,028,000 $ 1,035,800
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 514,600 $ 518,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 513,400 517,300
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,028,000 1,035,800
TOTALS $ 1,028,000 $ 1,035,800
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Thirty Seven Thousand dollars ($2,037,000)
or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated fromcurrent revenues and other
funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 427,500 $ 430,700
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,742,700 1,590,900
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 2,170,200 2,021,600
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 3,200 3,300
INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 13,200 12,100
TOTAL RECEIPTS 16,400 15,400
TOTALS $ 2,186,600 $ 2,037,000
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WATER IMPACT FEES $ - $ 190,800
TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 165,000 211,200
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 430,700 243,200
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,590,900 1,391,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,021,600 1,635,000
TOTALS $ 2,186,600 $ 2,037,000
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
($501,800) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 105,200 $ 138,000
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 190,200 191,600
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 295,400 329,600
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 2,200 2,500
TRANSFER FROM OPERATING ACCOUNT TO WATER 32,000 110,000
TRANSFER FROM OPERATING ACCOUNT TO WASTEWATER - 60,000
TOTAL RECEIPTS 34,200 172,500
TOTALS $ 329,600 $ 502,100
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 138,000 249,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 191,600 253,100
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 329,600 502,100
TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 329,600 $ 502,100
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
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 Thirty Thousand Eight
hundred dollars ($92,730,800) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 8,337,500 $ 13,302,200
BASE REVENUE
DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 78,493,800 77,193,200
UTILITY TAX 1,309,600 1,287,900
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 911,400 548,600
RENT REVENUE 202,600 223,000
GREEN ENERGY 128,000 128,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 35,000 47,900
TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 750,000 -
TOTAL REVENUES 81,830,400 79,428,600
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES 90,167,900 92,730,800
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ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2016-2017
2015/16 2016/17
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
POWER SUPPLY $ 23,402,600 $ 16,557,600
SOLAR ENERGY 2,313,900 2,313,900
SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 363,400 363,400
POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 996,000 996,000
REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 673,400 673,400
RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 175,000 175,000
PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 7,966,100 12,357,900
PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 7,932,500 7,603,800
CAPACITY CHARGES 10,225,100 10,160,600
SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 54,048,000 51,201,600
PLANT OPERATIONS 6,382,900 6,215,700
GENERATIONS FUELS 1,167,300 256,900
PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,708,300) (804,900)
PJM CREDITS (360,000) (360,000)
CAPACITY CREDITS (10,472,100) (7,355,100)
GENERATION SUBTOTAL (4,990,200) (2,047,400)
POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 49,057,800 49,154,200
DIRECT EXPENDITURES
TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,437,300 3,605,700
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,120,900 1,247,900
ADMINISTRATION 834,300 929,700
METER READING 363,200 378,600
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 601,500 651,700
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 6,357,200 6,813,600
OTHER EXPENSES:
UTILITY TAX 1,309,600 1,287,900
ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 200,000 250,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 57,700 600,000
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 353,400 58,900
GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 128,000 128,000
INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,586,700 3,564,900
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,500 21,000
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 259,300 275,000
DEBT SERVICE 1,617,700 1,618,000
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 7,532,900 7,803,700
TRANSFER TO:
IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 3,500,000 2,500,000
GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
TRANSFER TO FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE - 750,000
TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE - 750,000
TRANSFER INSURANCE RESERVE 10,000 -
TRANSFER CONTINGENCY RESERVE 13,000 -
TRANSFER RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 394,800 1,250,000
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 13,917,800 15,250,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 76,865,700 79,021,500
BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 13,302,200 13,709,300
TOTALS $ 90,167,900 $ 92,730,800
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred
dollars ($9,216,700) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
REVENUES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 7,095,300 $ 5,540,500
REVENUES
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 3,500,000 2,500,000
TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER - 231,200
TRANSFER FROM 2010 BOND RESERVE 2,108,000 -
GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 1,900,000 900,000
DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 15,000 5,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 57,900 40,000
TOTAL REVENUES 7,580,900 3,676,200
TOTALS $ 14,676,200 $ 9,216,700
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 2,299,800 $ 1,842,800
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 3,524,900 1,975,000
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3,288,000 910,700
METER READING 23,000 41,800
ERP SYSTEM - 1,000,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 9,135,700 5,770,300
BUDGET BALANCE 5,540,500 3,446,400
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 14,676,200 $ 9,216,700
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Three Hundred dollars
($848,300) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 822,700 $ 841,900
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 6,200 6,400
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND 13,000 -
TOTAL RECEIPTS 19,200 6,400
TOTALS $ 841,900 $ 848,300
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 841,900 848,300
TOTALS $ 841,900 $ 848,300
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Nine Hundred Ten Thousand Two Hundred
dollars ($10,910,200) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,957,900 $ 10,083,600
INTEREST EARNINGS 125,700 76,600
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND - 750,000
TOTALS $ 10,083,600 $ 10,910,200
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,083,600 10,910,200
TOTALS $ 10,083,600 $ 10,910,200
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Nine Hundred Sixty One Thousand Seven Hundred
dollars ($10,961,700) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,107,900 $ 10,134,700
INTEREST EARNINGS 76,800 77,000
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND - 750,000
TOTALS $ 10,184,700 $ 10,961,700
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE 50,000 -
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,134,700 10,961,700
TOTALS $ 10,184,700 $ 10,961,700
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Sixty Two Thousand dollars ($762,000)
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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 740,600 $ 756,300
INTEREST EARNINGS 5,700 5,700
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND 10,000 -
TOTALS $ 756,300 $ 762,000
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 756,300 762,000
TOTALS $ 756,300 $ 762,000
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Five Hundred Eleven Thousand Nine
Hundred dollars ($8,511,900) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 7,505,400 $ 7,207,100
INTEREST EARNINGS 56,900 54,800
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 394,800 1,250,000
TOTALS $ 7,957,100 $ 8,511,900
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 750,000 $ -
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 7,207,100 8,511,900
TOTALS $ 7,957,100 $ 8,511,900
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Two Hundred
dollars ($673,200) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
STATE GRANT 673,100 673,100
TOTALS 673,200 673,200
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 673,100 673,100
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
TOTALS $ 673,200 $ 673,200
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand dollars ($497,000)
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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
STATE GRANT 480,000 496,900
TOTALS 480,100 497,000
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 480,000 496,900
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
TOTALS $ 480,100 $ 497,000
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Seven Hundred
dollars ($2,136,700) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,248,200 $ 1,256,300
INTEREST INCOME 20,700 25,000
PREMIUM FROM CITY 620,000 855,400
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 9,400 -
TOTALS $ 1,898,300 $ 2,136,700
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 475,000 $ 475,000
INSURANCE 103,900 105,500
STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 38,100 39,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 642,000 644,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,256,300 1,492,200
TOTALS $ 1,898,300 $ 2,136,700
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Ninety Two Thousand One Hundred dollars
($592,100) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 57,800 $ 92,100
GRANTS REVENUE 839,300 500,000
INTEREST INCOME 500 -
TOTALS $ 897,600 $ 592,100
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 805,500 $ 500,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 92,100 92,100
TOTALS $ 897,600 $ 592,100
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
LIBRARY GRANT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Three Hundred dollars
($325,300) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 30,600 $ 17,300
STATE GRANT 305,500 305,500
FEDERAL GRANT 2,500 2,500
TOTALS $ 338,600 $ 325,300
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
STATE GRANTS
FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 7,000 $ 10,500
OFFICE SUPPLIES 30,800 30,800
PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 12,500 12,500
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 27,500 27,500
BOOKS 146,600 150,600
AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 77,200 77,200
POSTAGE 100 100
TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 8,800 5,300
OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 6,300 6,300
OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,000 2,000
SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 318,800 322,800
FEDERAL GRANTS
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,500 2,500
SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,500 2,500
GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 321,300 325,300
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 17,300 -
TOTALS $ 338,600 $ 325,300
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
POLICE GRANTS FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred dollars
($614,300) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 154,900 $ 295,300
STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 1,111,900 319,000
TOTALS 1,266,800 614,300
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
CADET PROGRAM SALARIES 71,400 71,400
CADET PROGRAM FICA 5,400 5,500
CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 3,500 4,200
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 384,600 284,000
TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 20,000 -
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
CELL PHONE CHARGES 15,000 16,000
TRAINING 72,600 17,000
AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 299,400 5,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 872,900 404,100
OTHER FINANCING USES
OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 172,700 82,000
TOTAL FINANCING USES 172,700 82,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 221,200 128,200
TOTALS $ 1,266,800 $ 614,300
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
CDBG GRANT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Six Hundred dollars
($238,600) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,100 $ 2,100
CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 272,800 236,500
TOTALS 274,900 238,600
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 900 -
PRIOR YEAR NCALL RESEARCH INC. 6,500 -
CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 60,000 50,000
CURRENT YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM 7,400 7,200
CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 27,000 22,000
CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 35,300 25,000
CURRENT YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 40,000 30,000
CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 52,900 55,000
CURRENT YEAR PEOPLES PLACE 6,800 -
CURRENT YEAR SALARIES 36,000 47,300
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 272,800 236,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,100 2,100
TOTALS $ 274,900 $ 238,600
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 27, 2016
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2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Twenty One Thousand Three Hundred dollars
($121,300) 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 98,200 $ 60,300
STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000
RECREATION REVENUE 50,000 33,000
TOTALS 176,200 121,300
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2016/17
REVISED BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS 60,200 60,200
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 55,700 55,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 115,900 115,200
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 60,300 6,100
TOTALS $ 176,200 $ 121,300
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 27, 2016
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DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
The Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) meeting was held on May 25, 2016 at 6:05 p.m.
with Chairman Henderson presiding. Members present were Mr. McGiffin, Ms. Mullen, and
Mr. Roach. Ms. Bogle and Mrs. Sadusky were absent.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. McGiffin moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Roach and unanimously
carried.
Election of Chair - Communications Committee
Mr. Henderson advised members that Commissioner Griffith, former Chair of the Communications
Committee, had resigned from the DHRC.
Mr. McGiffin noted that Ms. Griffith was serving on the Delaware Commission for Women.
Mr. Roach moved to defer the election of the chair for the Communications Committee until
the next meeting, due to vacancies on the Commission. The motion was seconded by
Mr. McGiffin and unanimously carried.
Mr. Roach advised members that he would also be leaving the DHRC, as he would be serving on
the Planning Commission.
Mr. Henderson stated that Mayor Christiansen and Council President Slavin had advised him that
there was a conflict because he was serving as a City Chaplain and also as a member of the DHRC.
He stated that he must make a choice regarding which office he would like to continue to hold.
DHRC Committee Updates
Government Policy, Programs, and Practices Committee (McGiffin)
Mr. McGiffin indicated that City Council had approved the Government Policy, Programs, and
Practices (GPPP) Committee’s plan to conduct an online survey of employees with regard to
diversity in the City of Dover. He stated that Mr. Andy Siegel, Information Technology (IT) Director
would put the survey online. Mr. McGiffin indicated that when the results are tallied, he and
Mr. Henderson would prepare a report, estimating that it would be complete in June or July 2016.
Mr. McGiffin suggested that Mr. Henderson prepare a brief invitation to employees to complete the
survey.
Community Engagement Committee (Roach)
During the City Council meeting of February 22, 2016, members approved the Commission’s
recommendation that Dover High School students be asked to create a logo for the DHRC in
exchange for a $50 gift certificate. During the DHRC meeting of April 20, 2016, Mr. Roach
indicated that he would discuss this with the Art Department at Dover High School, and if he
received submissions in a timely manner, he would request that review of the logos be added to the
next meeting agenda.
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During the DHRC meeting of May 25, 2016, Mr. Roach stated that he had a conversation with the
art and graphic design instructors at Dover High School, who both indicated that they would be
happy to put this challenge to their students. He suggested that the next agenda include discussion
regarding when submissions would be received for review, how the gift certificate would be
awarded, and whether the certificate should be presented before City Council. Mr. Roach advised
that he expected to have logo submissions in hand around the time of the next meeting, since he
planned to meet with Dover High staff next week. He noted that the school year would end
June 6, 2016 and that staff indicated they could incorporate this into an end-of-the-year project.
Mr. Roach reiterated that he had accepted an appointment on the Planning Commission and planned
to submit his resignation from the DHRC. He advised members that serving on the DHRC under
the tutelage of Mr. McGiffin, Mr. Henderson, and former DHRC chairs Mr. Cecil Wilson and
Ms. S. Renee Smith given him greater understanding. Mr. Roach stated that his service had been
an eye-opening experience regarding human relations in the City of Dover and offered to serve in
any capacity allowed in regard to the DHRC logo. Mr. Roach also offered to leave contact
information for Mr. Dionta Cox, who had taken photographs of the DHRC members during their
meeting of April 20, 2016, in case additional pictures were needed in the future. Mr. Roach stated
that he was in contact with Councilman Sudler in regard to a task force related to gangs, and he
planned to be involved in this as a citizen rather than as a Commissioner.
In response to Mr. Henderson regarding the status of the Reach One, Teach One Challenge
mentoring project, Mr. Roach stated his belief that Commissioner Bogle was spearheading that
venture.
Ms. Mullen advised members that she had reached out to several civic associations and was on the
agenda for Capital Park on July 12, 2016 and the White Oak/Towne Point Civic Association for
August 19, 2016 to explain what the DHRC is about. She questioned if there was a DHRC brochure
or if this information is on the City’s website. Responding, Mr. Roach explained that the website
has information that includes the DHRC’s mission statement, vision, members’ bios, and the Dover
Human Relations Commission 2015-2018 Strategic Plan. He suggested that an item be placed on
the next agenda to discuss developing a palm card for the DHRC, perhaps including the mission
statement and vision.
Education Committee (Bogle)
Mr. Roach moved to defer the Education Committee Update until the next meeting, due to the
absence of Commissioner Bogle. The motion was seconded by Mr. McGiffin and unanimously
carried.
Communications Committee
Mr. McGiffin stated his understanding that the DHRC was planning to staff a table at the upcoming
African American Festival. (City Clerk’s Office Note: During their meeting of February 22, 2016,
City Council approved the Commission’s recommendation that the Communications Committee
work up a plan to recommend the DHRC’s presence at the African American Festival this year.
During their meeting of April 25, 2016, Council approved the Commission’s recommendation to
allocate $200 for the African American Festival from the DHRC budget.)
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MEETING OF MAY 25, 2016 PAGE 3
Mr. Roach stated that the purpose of participating in the African American Festival was for members
to become known in the community; however, he noted that there were only a few members that
could potentially attend. Ms. Mullen advised that she could not attend. Mr. McGiffin felt that it
would be a mistake to participate this year, due to the limited number of members who could
participate.
Responding to Mr. McGiffin, Mr. Roach stated that he was unsure if former Commissioner Griffith
had reached out to Mr. Salters regarding a table at the festival.
Mr. Roach felt that spending money on a table and attempting to get donations of water to distribute
did not seem feasible because only Mr. McGiffin and Mr. Henderson had confirmed that they were
able to be at the festival.
Due to the lack of Commissioners available to attend, Mr. Roach moved to forego participation
in this year’s African American Festival. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mullen and
unanimously carried.
Old Business
DHRC Vacancies (First and Fourth Districts)
Mr. Henderson stated that he would talk to Council President Slavin regarding the DHRC vacancies
for the First and Fourth Districts.
Mr. Roach stated that, due to the fact that he would be leaving the DHRC, he would do everything
in his power to make one (1) or two (2) recommendations for DHRC representatives from the Fourth
District. He noted that there were two (2) vacancies in the Fourth District.
In response to Mr. McGiffin, Mrs. Jody Stein, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk’s Office, advised
that there were two (2) vacancies in the First District.
Mr. McGiffin suggested that members commit to trying to coming up with names to suggest
individuals for appointment to the DHRC and that these be submitted through the City Clerk’s
Office.
Mr. McGiffin moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roach and
unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Theodore A. Henderson
Chair
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on June 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., with Council
President Slavin presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 6:05 p.m. and
departed at 7:27 p.m.), Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Hosfelt, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison
(departed at 7:21 p.m. and returned at 7:28 p.m.). Mr. Lewis was absent. Mayor Christiansen was also
present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Keller and Mr. Shelton
(Safety Advisory and Transportation), and Ms. Stewart (Legislative, Finance, and Administration).
Mr. Shevock was absent.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Councilman Hosfelt presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
Presentations
Speed Control Measures - North State Street
Mr. Mike Somers, Senior Transportation Planner, Delaware Department of Transportation
(DelDOT), and Mr. Glenn (Guy) Pusey III, Engineering Designer, RK&K, introduced themselves.
Mr. Somers advised members that they were asked to address speeding concerns on North State
Street and had worked with a committee and Representative Sean Lynn, 31st District, to come up
with some ideas. Mr. Somers stated that they had a difficult time trying to find something the
community would accept because many of the measures considered would take away a lot of the
parking in the area due to the way State Street is laid out.
Mr. Somers reviewed a presentation entitled “North State Street Proposed Median Island Chicane.”
Referring to the overhead rendering of the chicane, he explained that their last effort resulted in a
proposed median for the section of North State Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Columbia
Avenue. Mr. Somers stated that the idea was to slow drivers as they come into the corridor. He felt
this would be effective in this specific area; however, it would not extend all the way down the street,
noting that nothing done in one (1) place would change the nature of all the traffic. Mr. Somers
noted that State Representative Sean Lynn had worked with the homeowners in the immediate area
and they did not oppose the concept.
Mr. Somers explained that the idea was to slow traffic as it enters, noting that there were two (2)
general ways to do this: 1) vertical measures, like speed humps, which no one had wanted on
State Street; and 2) horizontal measures, such as the median. He noted that a chicane would
accommodate trucks and all other vehicles. There would be no need for traffic to stop, but it would
slow as it passes through.
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Mr. Hutchison questioned if one-way streets were considered. Responding, Mr. Somers indicated
that this had been discussed; however, the City did not want to go in this direction just yet. He noted
that State Street and Governors Avenue could possibly be paired for one-way traffic; however, the
down side to that concept would be that one-way streets tend to increase traffic speed since drivers
are all traveling in the same direction. On the positive side, Mr. Somers stated that this measure
would provide extra space on the outside of the road that could be pinched in to slow traffic if
everyone was traveling in one (1) direction.
Mr. Hutchison indicated that he liked the idea of traffic continuing to travel north and south and
slowing down approaching traffic.
Mr. Slavin stated that another solution that involved taking out one (1) of the inlets to the cemetery
in the area had been conceptually proposed. Mr. Somers pointed out the small access road into the
graveyard opposite Columbia Avenue. He explained that they had asked the church that maintains
the graveyard about the possibility of realigning this intersection, which would create a semi-circular
island that would cover that access and a three-way stop. Mr. Somers advised there had been
potential to modify this area to allow traffic to exit; however, enough modification could not be
made to let traffic enter as well. The church was against this concept; therefore, it was not pursued.
Mr. Slavin commented that a solution was needed in this neighborhood, noting that he lives in this
area and is very aware of the concerns. He stated that there was a high frequency of vehicles
speeding in both directions. Mr. Slavin thought that part of the issue was that the road becomes
wider for cars traveling northbound because no one parks in front of the cemetery. The downtown
area is choked, causing drivers to slow down, and the sudden crest that leads to the causeway across
Silver Lake naturally causes people to accelerate. Mr. Slavin advised that he had seen solutions
similar to the median in place and believed that they help to calm traffic.
Referring to the depiction of the chicane from a driver’s view, Mr. Somers advised that brickwork
had been assumed since this was the most common material used; however, he noted that there could
be concrete, a pebble look, or other potential measures.
Mr. Slavin stated that, in his experience, anything that disrupts the view of an unimpeded road causes
drivers naturally to not accelerate.
Mr. Somers advised that the chicane would contain the field of vision. In addition, he stated that the
25 m.p.h. zone stops just north of Pennsylvania Avenue and suggested this be extended to the corner
of Columbia Avenue.
Mr. Cole moved to recommend moving forward with the proposed median, seconded by Mr. Neil.
Ms. Laura Chupp, 315 North State Street, explained that she lives at the corner of Hazel Road and
State Street and she has two (2) young children who play outside and safety is a very important
aspect of the community for her and her family. Ms. Chupp stated that she agreed with the proposal;
however, she wondered if a second median was needed further toward Division Street. She advised
that she lives close to Wesley College and traffic in front of her house in the middle of the night is
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very fast. Ms. Chupp indicated that a lot of families with kids live in this area and questioned if a
second median could be proposed at a later time, or if a secondary measure could be in the works
closer to the downtown area. In response, Mr. Somers stated that they had tried to look at the entire
length of the road; however, they could not go much further than Columbia Avenue or perhaps the
next street because this would be closer to the stoplight. He indicated that there would be problems
because a measure like the median would take all of the frontage, so there would be no parking from
approximately 50 feet before the median to 50 feet after it. Mr. Somers stated that if it were put
further down, parking would be eliminated for two (2) or three (3) houses on each side of the road.
He explained that he was not saying that this was not possible; however, he felt there would be a
community fight and the City would have to decide whether they would do this. It was not included
in the proposal because of this issue.
Mr. Slavin stated that most, if not all, of the houses along North State Street from Hazel Road north
have off-street parking, including driveways or garages, so the impact may not be as much as
believed. Responding, Mr. Somers stated this was correct, noting that there is a service road on the
west side that goes back behind most of the houses, if not all of them. However, he explained that
when dealing with the public on such matters, he typically finds that many people are not thinking
about the practicality and feasibility of the project but about selling their houses eventually, which
causes resistance.
Mr. Cole stated that this issue came up during some of the meetings that were held related to this
project. Some people had expressed concern about what would happen if this measure was located
in front of their houses when they want to sell them.
Ms. Sara Herbert, 223 North Bradford Street, stated that one (1) of the things that the old Dover
Neighborhood Watch had noted was that there was already a speed monitor at that end of the street
and they wanted it to be moved up the street and turned so that it would face south. People driving
by Wesley College would go through the crosswalk that was marked for children and would then be
able to see their speed when they pass Hazel Road. She stated that Representative Lynn was aware
of this suggestion. Mrs. Herbert felt that the speed monitor would help stop traffic heading north
on State Street and the median would stop people heading south. Responding, Mr. Hosfelt stated
that this could be looked at with City staff, noting that the City has the ability to change the location
of these signs.
Ms. Herbert advised that one (1) gentleman had volunteered to have the monitor placed in front of
his house.
Mr. John Caldora informed members that he represented Wesley College at 120 North State Street.
He indicated that Wesley College supported the speed control measures because they thought they
were necessary to protect their community. Mr. Caldora informed members that one (1) of their
freshman students, Brittany Paige, was killed last year at the cross section of Walker Road and North
State Street near where the measures were proposed. He advised that Ms. Paige was an education
and special education major from Maryland and a bright and warm person who was greatly missed.
Mr. Caldora felt that the proposed measures would encourage motorists to pay attention and slow
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down in the area. He thanked Councilmen Neil and Cole, the Old Dover Neighborhood Watch, and
DelDOT for their efforts on this project.
Mr. Keller questioned where the speed limit increases on State Street. In response, Mr. Somers
advised that it currently increases just to the south of the measure, which would be slightly to the
north of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Mr. Keller asked if it would be feasible for the 25 m.p.h. speed limit to continue through that section.
Responding, Mr. Somers suggested extending the 25 m.p.h. speed limit to the corner to encompass
this measure, stating that if they had to design for 35 m.p.h., the project would be bigger than
proposed. He stated that the size and shape of the project would be dependent upon the speed since
the faster the speed, the more open it would have to be, and the less it would slow people down. In
response to Mr. Keller, he confirmed that they had already taken a 25 m.p.h. speed limit into
consideration.
Mr. Cole moved to amend the motion to include a 25 m.p.h. speed limit throughout the measure.
The amendment was seconded by Mr. Neil.
Mr. Slavin questioned if the 25 m.p.h. speed limit would extend through the entire length of North
State Street. Responding, Mr. Somers indicated that the speed limit would apply through the
measure.
Mr. Slavin asked what the impact would be if the 25 m.p.h. speed limit was extended all the way to
Walker Road. In response, Mr. Somers stated his belief that this had been requested previously;
however, warrants were not met. He indicated that there was a history on that request and
apologized that he had not brought the data with him. Mr. Somers advised that warrants could be
met with the addition of the proposed phase, but carrying it all the way down to Walker Road would
be a different issue.
Mr. Slavin stated that members could recommend that the City deal with DelDOT on this idea,
noting his preference for a 25 m.p.h. speed limit all the way down to Walker Road. From his
experience, if drivers are given a moment to accelerate, they will accelerate. He indicated that
Mr. Cole could clarify his motion to state that he had intended to recommend a 25 m.p.h. speed limit
all the way down to Walker Road.
Mr. Cole stated his belief that this was what most of the residents had been hoping for and
questioned if this could be done. Responding, Mr. Slavin advised that this was a State road and the
City would be making a recommendation.
Mr. Cole clarified that the motion was intended to include a 25 m.p.h. speed limit to the intersection
on Walker Road, and Mr. Neil stated that he agreed.
The motion to recommend moving forward with the proposed median and that the 25 m.p.h.
speed limit be extended to the intersection on Walker Road was unanimously carried.
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Proposed Service Road Behind the Mall
Mr. John Paradee of Baird, Mandalas, Brockstedt, 6 South State Street, reviewed a presentation
entitled, “June 28, 2016 Presentation to City of Dover Transportation Committee Collector-
Distributor Road Modification to the Scarborough Road Interchange.” He advised members that this
presentation grew out of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) 2007 U.S. Route 13
Corridor Study. Mr. Paradee indicated that he would not be asking the City for money but for moral
support through the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) prioritization
process. Mr. Paradee referred to the executive summary of the 2007 U.S. Route 13 Circulation
Study, which identified the Collector Distributor Road Modification to the Scarborough Road
Interchange. He explained that this would be a service road extension off the Scarborough Road
interchange running parallel and just west of State Route 1 and would ultimately result in an east-
west connector road running between the Dover Mall and Dover Downs to Route 13. Mr. Paradee
noted that, since the 2007 Route 13 corridor study was performed, continuing growth and
development had strained the existing roadway infrastructure. He informed members that there
were a number of significant users in the area, including a few institutions of higher learning, a
NASCAR track, a huge retail mall, and recent special events to the west, such as the Firefly Music
Festival. Mr. Paradee indicated that he represented Western Development, the owners of the Dover
Mall. He stated that discussions had started with DelDOT and the General Assembly two (2) years
ago about how to move forward with this project, and in last year’s Bond Bill, the General Assembly
authorized DelDOT to conduct three (3) studies, including a feasibility study, a toll study, and a
wetlands delineation to determine whether or not the project could move forward. Mr. Paradee
advised that a feasibility study was recently completed and a copy was provided to the City
electronically. He noted that after spending a lot of money and studying this with many experts, the
conclusion was that the road modification being discussed was feasible and would relieve
congestion, improve circulation, and enhance traffic safety. Mr. Paradee stated that it would also
foster and accommodate continued economic growth and development in the corridor. He advised
that this was important due to the strained infrastructure system and many users who were trying to
grow but could not, noting that this was a chicken and egg problem. Mr. Paradee indicated that the
Dover Mall owns approximately 88 acres to the east, behind them and they were proposing to expand
to triple the current size of the mall; however, they cannot without the traffic infrastructure. He
stated that current users were having trouble, noting that Sears was thinking about leaving and, in
all likelihood, would do so in the near term. Mr. Paradee felt that other users in the area would
continue to suffer severe stress if efforts are not made to improve the infrastructure system.
Mr. Paradee informed members that the next steps would be to conduct a toll study. DelDOT had
already picked a consultant to perform the study, which would be concluded sometime this year. He
stated that wetlands delineation was also underway and would hopefully be concluded early next
year. Mr. Paradee indicated that the owners of the Dover Mall were paying all of the costs of the
studies, so there would be no cost to State citizens. He advised that once the project is completed
through the design stage, construction costs were estimated at approximately $15M, which he felt
was reasonable, noting that the project would involve a service road and ramps and would not
include a lot of overpass work. Mr. Paradee estimated the cost at a little more than half the cost of
two (2) interchanges that were recently constructed in north Frederica and another under construction
in south Frederica. He felt that this was a good value for the money and a low cost investment in
terms of what would be received in economic development and traffic safety, noting that the project
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would all be funded by additional toll revenue. Mr. Paradee indicated that tolls would be placed on
the north and south side so that those who use the road for access and convenience would pay for
this privilege. He stated the expectation that the additional toll would be approximately $0.50, which
would pay for the entire design and construction of the improvements. Mr. Paradee was hopeful that
they would reach the design phase sometime in the next year and, if the project moves forward, he
believed it could be completed within four (4) years.
Mr. Paradee indicated that the City’s support was vital. He stated that they were performing study
and analysis work currently but would not commit to moving forward with the project unless and
until the Dover/Kent County MPO escalates the project’s priority. Mr. Paradee explained that the
project was already in the MPO priority list but was presently approximately two-thirds down the
list. He requested that the City support elevating the priority of this project before the Dover/Kent
County MPO due to its value compared to the funds required. Mr. Paradee indicated that this area
is important to the City, Kent County, and the State of Delaware to improve traffic safety and
circulation, and at the same time encourage continuing economic development in the Route 13
corridor. He felt that these goals could not be accomplished without alleviating a lot of the pressure
in this area.
Mr. Neil questioned if the City Manager had any concerns about this request. Responding,
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that there were no negatives to this proposal from the City’s
standpoint, especially if construction costs could be recovered through a new user-based toll. He
advised that the City met with different developers approximately a dozen time in the last decade
to talk about the expansion of the Dover Mall. Mr. Koenig informed members that there had been
a general complaint regarding the direction that the mall seemed to be going, and if this would ignite
the next round of investment in the mall, as well as the potential for spin-off business or additional
development, he felt it was feasible and worthwhile. He indicated that several concepts had been
discussed, and he was unsure which were being currently pursued. Generally, Mr. Koenig thought
it would be an improvement to this area, would spur additional development on U. S. Route 13, and
may encourage additional annexation into the City on the north side of the mall over the long run.
It would also be helpful for commercial development on the highway. Mr. Koenig had no objections
to the proposal, feeling that it was a great idea to try and recover the cost through the toll revenue
because he was unsure that there was any other way to get this done at this point.
Mayor Christiansen advised members that he serves as the Vice Chairman of the Dover/Kent County
MPO. He felt that this was a very admirable idea and that Mr. Paradee had made a great point that
it would be an economic development tool. Mayor Christiansen expressed the need to move forward
as rapidly as possible. He asked, since this was a Council Committee of the Whole meeting, that
members authorize him by consensus to send or carry a letter to the July 6, 2016 meeting of the MPO
requesting that this project be moved up in priority. Mayor Christiansen reminded members that,
over the last year-and-a-half, Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan had been very receptive to
the needs of Kent County. He felt that the sooner that the City submits this letter, the sooner this
could happen.
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Mr. Neil moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to provide a letter at the July 6, 2016 meeting
of the Dover/Kent County MPO requesting that the proposed Dover Mall Service Road be elevated
on the MPO transportation prioritization list. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison.
Mr. Hare felt that this project was long overdue. He reminded members that Christiana Mall ran into
this same situation years ago because the mall wanted to expand and it was difficult to exit Route 1
into the mall and a lot of changes were made in that area. Mr. Hare advised that he had suggested
to those coming north from the beach that they stop at the Dover Mall; however, they felt it was
easier to go on to Christiana. He felt that easy access to the mall and that area would spur business
and that the City should pursue moving this project to the top five (5) or top of the list.
Mr. Paradee indicated that they had done marketing studies that demonstrated that a number of users
traveling north and south through the State of Delaware simply bypass Dover because it is too
congested.
Mayor Christiansen requested that Mr. Paradee provide the verbiage on exactly what he was
requesting and indicated that, if it pleased Council, he would initiate that letter, copy members of
Council, and personally carry it to the meeting on July 6, 2016.
The motion to recommend authorizing the Mayor to provide a letter at the July 6, 2016
meeting of the Dover/Kent County MPO requesting that the proposed Dover Mall Service
Road be elevated on the MPO’s transportation prioritization list was unanimously carried.
Review of Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee Recommendations - Senator Bikeway Design
Concept
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that City staff, including the Planning
Department, Parks and Recreation Department, City Manager’s Office, and Public Works
Department, had been working with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and their
consultants on expanding the transportation network using bicycle and pedestrian improvements
throughout the City. He noted that a lot of hard work and thought had gone into the presentation and
expressed his hope that Council would endorse the concept. Mr. Koenig felt this would be a major
improvement to the capital city for bicycling and pedestrian transportation, especially through the
downtown area.
Mr. Anthony Aglio, Planning Supervisor, Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT),
explained that he is not a formal member of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee; however, he
attends almost every meeting and works with its members. He stated that the City had adopted a
bicycle plan earlier this year, and the first recommendation of the plan was the Senator Bikeway
design concept. Mr. Aglio advised that this is an east/west bicycle route that would include off-road
and a few on-road areas and would connect West Dover, from Dover High School, to East Dover
extending across Route 13. Since the route would connect an elementary school, middle school, and
the high school, it was named the Senator Bikeway. Mr. Aglio noted that DelDOT had hired a
consultant to develop this concept and allocated approximately $720,000 for the first phase. He
explained that, in working with the Subcommittee, due to time constraints, a first phase was
developed that they believed would be digestible. This would include developing a plan set and
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moving the project forward to construction in FY 18, noting that they would like to start construction
at approximately this time next year.
Mr. John Hermes, Century Engineering, informed members that his firm had been hired by DelDOT
to work on the Senator Bikeway and that it was hoped to obtain City Council’s support. He
reviewed a presentation entitled “Senator Bikeway Trail” (Attachment #1). Mr. Hermes advised that
the western limit of the project would be Route 8 at Dover High School. The goal would be to
provide a separated facility so cyclists would not have to ride in the roadway. Mr. Hermes noted that
there are currently sidewalks and a multi-use trail on one (1) side of the route; however, this passage
is small and not Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. He noted that it is ultimately
planned to widen the route to 10-12 feet on both sides of the road from Mifflin Road to Saulsbury
Road.
Mr. Hermes indicated that the next section of the bikeway would be a hot mix surface extending
from Saulsbury Road to the railroad tracks that would include a 10-foot wide facility on the north
side of the route. After crossing the railroad tracks, the trail would take the first left onto West Street
and north to Fulton Street. It would extend down through Wesley College and continue on Delaware
Avenue through the Central Middle School property and connect to Silver Lake Park, where there
is an existing pedestrian bridge. Mr. Hermes explained that this route was being considered because
there was no good opportunity to cross the river on Division Street using existing facilities. The
proposed trail would tie well into the park and would also save the money that would have been
needed to construct a new bridge. Mr. Hermes indicated that the trail would continue out to White
Oak Road from Silver Lake Park and cross Route 13 at the Dunkin’ Donuts location, which is an
area of high usage. He stated that DelDOT had considered having the trail extend straight on
Division Street; however, there were not as many cyclists or pedestrians crossing at that location.
Mr. Hermes felt that the proposed route also included more locations that people on the west side
go to or come from.
Mr. Hermes explained that Capital School District was supportive of the project, as were planning
organizations such as the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). He
indicated that the project was too large to complete all at once and must be broken into phases,
noting that multiple meetings would be needed due to the many concerns involved. Referring to
page 5 of the presentation, Senator Bikeway Trail - Phase 1, he explained that Phase 1 had been
identified as a portion of the route where construction could begin within the next year and also
addressed an immediate need in the cycling community. Phase 1 would extend from Saulsbury Road
in front of the elementary school and down to West Street, where it would terminate. Mr. Hermes
explained that this area was a priority because there are no good pedestrian or bicycle facilities there
now, noting that cars drive up to the parking area on this route and the sidewalk is narrow. A 10-foot
wide pathway was proposed on the north side of the road from Saulsbury Road to Weston Drive,
where there is a new signal. Mr. Hermes advised that they planned to look into landscaping and
adding trees north of the pathway to provide shade and greenery where the sidewalk exists today.
He stated that the Capital School District was very supportive and loved the idea of better access for
those walking to the school.
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In reference to page 6 of the presentation, Proposed Cross Section - Division Street between Weston
Drive and Railroad Avenue, Mr. Hermes informed members that this section of the trail would be
key. Referring to pages 7 - 12, he explained that a parking study was done for the area from Weston
Drive to the railroad tracks in conjunction with MPO. It was determined that the parking on the
north side of the route is not heavily used, and a multi-use trail was proposed in place of that parking.
Mr. Hermes stated this 10-foot-wide, multi-use pathway would use the existing parking on only the
north side. This would allow for a three (3) to four (4) foot buffered area with painted striping on
the ground and delineators to provide separation between vehicles and bicyclists, while still
maintaining sidewalks so that people can walk. Mr. Aglio noted that parking would remain on the
south side of the roadway.
Mr. Hermes stated that removal of parking is typically a sensitive issue, explaining that a parking
study had been done for this area, which contains on-street parking, as well as a substantial amount
of off-street parking. He advised that the section from Weston Drive to Railroad Avenue has 22
existing spaces on the north side and 20 on the south. Mr. Hermes stated that they observed the
number of spaces being used at different times throughout the day, which were indicated on page 8.
For example, between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., only five (5) of the 22 spaces on the north side were
being used. During the busiest times, less than 50% of the parking was being utilized at any one (1)
time. Referring to the pictures taken at various times of the day on pages 9-12, Mr. Hermes pointed
out a cyclist in a photo taken between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., noting that the cyclist was riding right
next to cars and stating the desire to provide protection in this area.
In regard to maintenance of the trail, Mr. Hermes stated that there would be additional striping and
plastic delineators, noting that DelDOT would maintain the delineators and restore them if hit. He
stated that, because this would be a 10-foot wide area plus an additional buffer, a streetsweeper could
maintain and navigate this roadway and meet any regulations or requirements. Mr. Hermes indicated
that snow removal would be an issue and DelDOT would be responsible for the road in this area.
In terms of getting to the extra small 10-foot wide pathway, he stated that they would continue to talk
to Mr. Brian Urbanek, Assistant Director, Statewide Support, DelDOT, and DelDOT maintenance
in this regard, and there may be a need to use special equipment. Mr. Hermes noted that the idea is
that the roadway would remain open and at some time DelDOT would have to get to the cycle track
in that area. He indicated that they were looking for support regarding removal of parking on the
north side of the trail, reiterating that parking would remain on the south. He stated that they were
planning a meeting with property owners on both the north and south sides this month to review the
individual locations. Mr. Aglio noted that they met with the funeral home in this area.
Mr. Hermes stated that, as part of the MPO’s Capital Gateway project, they had reached out to some
of the property owners and there had been a positive reaction in general. Property owners had
indicated that they like the parking, but were willing for it to be removed and supportive of the
project. Mr. Hermes noted that Mr. Aglio had stated that approximately $720,000 had been
committed to the project, although Mr. Hermes’ presentation had indicated $740,000. He reiterated
that DelDOT had committed funding to the project, the design was paid for, construction had been
set up for next year, and the City of Dover would not have to spend money this year to implement
the project. Mr. Hermes advised that this was the first of many phases, the concept would be
continuous, and as soon as this phase is complete they hoped to move right into the next phase. He
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indicated that the next phase had not yet been determined; however, it would also be within this
corridor, noting that this was dependent upon various factors, such as right-of-way, permitting, and
approval from these committees.
Mr. Slavin thanked Mr. Aglio, Mr. Hermes, and members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Subcommittee for their continued work on this project. He believed it was a nice vision and he was
glad to see it coming together. Mr. Slavin questioned the location of the existing pedestrian bridge
where the trail would cross the St. Jones River. Responding, Mr. Aglio explained that the crossing
of the river at the bridge in Silver Lake Park would be used. He noted that the crossing may need
to be upgraded or widened; however, the permitting would be much less significant than creating
a new bridge. Mr. Aglio advised that the trail would be brought around the back of the middle
school and cross one (1) private property.
Mr. Hermes explained that there are two (2) utility crossings that pedestrians walk over along
Division Street that are encased in concrete. They had considered trying to make use of these
crossings or putting a new structure next to them, but the cost was substantial. Mr. Hermes indicated
that the existing utility concrete walkways could not be used for bridges.
Mr. Slavin stated that he had been concerned that the crossing next to the Division Street bridge was
being discussed. Responding, Mr. Hermes stated that, in the long term, they would like to see a
bridge there; however, this would have to be a separate structure, and there is a utility and a lot of
other concerns there. This had not been ruled out; however, currently they felt that connecting the
school to the park and having easier access to White Oak Road would be beneficial.
Mr. Aglio noted that the school has an outdoor classroom next to the river that they access and they
thought the trail would help students get to and from this location.
In response to Mr. Hosfelt, Mr. Hermes stated that members would like a recommendation that this
initiative move forward to Council.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, recommended that the Committee and Council endorse the
concepts of the Senator Bikeway Trail. He noted that there would be public hearings and the plan
would be refined so that construction could hopefully begin next summer. Mr. Koenig stated the
desire to continue the momentum of funding going into the capital city from DelDOT. He indicated
that there had been a lot of road investment, and now off-road investment was occurring.
Mr. Koenig noted that there are a lot of other investments that the City would like DelDOT and the
State to make in the City. He expressed his understanding that there would be maintenance
obligations for the City at some point because some of the off-road alignment would be on City
streets, and the City would likely take on maintenance responsibilities in City parks. Mr. Koenig
advised that there had been in-depth discussion about the crossing of the St. Jones River and the
concerns with attaching any type of bridge structure to the utility crossings. While this sounded like
a good idea at first, in the end none of the engineering staff supported this concept because of the
potential for failure and having to take the structure down for maintenance. Mr. Koenig stated that
the proposed alignment, while it creates a bend back through the park, is ultimately a better design
than going along the road right-of-way. DelDOT had confirmed that the correct crossing of
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Route 13, based on current traffic, would be at White Oak Road versus Route 8, which supported
using the school property, going through the City park, coming back out onto King’s Highway, and
ultimately crossing at White Oak Road. Mr. Koenig stated that the numbers were starting to indicate
that the proposed concept would benefit the City in many ways.
Mr. Cole moved to recommend acceptance of the Bicycle Pedestrian Subcommittee
recommendations and moving forward with the Senator Bikeway design concept. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hutchison.
Mr. Keller questioned how many bicycles were anticipated on the trail. Responding, Mr. Aglio
estimated a few hundred per day.
The motion to recommend acceptance of the Bicycle Pedestrian Subcommittee
recommendations and moving forward with the Senator Bikeway design concept was carried
with Mr. Anderson abstaining.
Quarterly Update - Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee
Mr. Hosfelt referred members to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee Quarterly Update -
June 2016.
Re-Evaluation of the Need for the Blue Light Phones in City Parks
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that over Memorial Day Weekend, the City
experienced problems with one (1) of the blue light phones in Silver Lake Park, which was
repeatedly dialing the 911 Center for the Dover Police Department and could not be reset. The
Electric Department used on-call staff to cut the power to the phone to prevent it from dialing 911.
Mr. Koenig indicated that software and systems that support the phones had not been updated since
the phones were installed, and he felt that the manufacturer would recommend investing additional
funds if the phones were kept in place.
Mr. Koenig stated that the Police Department had provided information regarding the total calls for
service from the five (5) blue light phones, including hang-ups, and the history revealed that there
were not many calls. Since 2007, there had been a total of five (5) legitimate calls through Memorial
Day Weekend 2016. All of the legitimate calls were from Silver Lake Park, three (3) from the beach
area and two (2) from the boat ramp area. Those five (5) calls represented distress requests within
a City park. Mr. Koenig stated it was important to note that Silver Lake Park was the only park that
had received any type of calls and no other park had received any legitimate calls in the time frame.
Based on the history and the evolution and availability of cellular phones, staff requested that
Council consider that this program be discontinued. Mr. Koenig indicated that if Council would like
to discontinue this program in phases, staff recommended removing the phones that had no
legitimate calls over the time frame, which would potentially provide parts to repair the existing
phones. He advised that Ms. Kay Dietz-Sass, Emergency Management Coordinator, had found
literature indicating that the institutions that initiated this type of safety measure, predominantly on
college campuses, were starting to gravitate away from these systems. They were being discontinued
due to the availability of cell phones, GPS applications, and apps that direct dial to 911 services, as
well as the fact that long-term maintenance of these facilities is expensive. Although the City was
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only paying approximately $1,000 per year, if there was a need for maintenance upgrades, hardware
upgrades, or repairs, these costs could be fairly substantial. Mr. Koenig indicated that the actual cost
for installation had been several thousand dollars for each device. He reiterated that this issue arose
due to failure of components in the existing system that created discomfort in the 911 Center. After
looking at legitimate calls versus costs and potential cost on the horizon to maintain the system, staff
recommended eliminating the program over time or removing the system in its entirety within a
90-day window.
Mr. Sudler questioned if a study had been done regarding how many people had used their cell
phones in emergency situations at the parks versus the blue light phones. Responding, Mr. Koenig
stated that he did not have that information available. He assumed that the 911 Center could provide
the information; however, it had not been requested. Mr. Sudler expressed concern regarding how
homeless individuals or those who do not own cell phones could make emergency calls.
Mr. Anderson noted there were approximately 18 calls in the Silver Lake area and no calls from
anywhere else. He questioned if Mr. Koenig would be amenable to phasing out the phones at Silver
Lake Park at the end of the calendar year because summer is a busy time. This would also provide
notice that the City was eliminating the phones. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that the two (2)
phones in White Oak Park were not being used and he would like them removed first if a regression
in the use of the phones was desired. He indicated that the phones at Silver Lake Park could stay in
use until there are real problems and the parts cannot be replaced.
Mr. Anderson noted that the cost of the phones was approximately $50 per call, stating that he
personally would not mind phasing them out at the end of the year. He advised that he would like
people to have some notice and for the phones to remain in place during the busy season for calls.
In response to Mr. Koenig, Mr. Anderson stated that he was discussing only the phones at Silver
Lake Park. Mr. Koenig stated that they could be phased out over the next six (6) months and some
type of notice, such as Facebook or Twitter, could be provided.
Responding to Mr. Anderson regarding any concerns the Police Department may have, Captain
David Spicer stated that the Police Department had researched this matter and determined that they
had received very few legitimate calls. Even though there were 18 calls in 2015, many of those were
hang-ups or malfunctions from emergency phones. Captain Spicer noted that there were only five
(5) legitimate calls in the last 10 years, some of which were related to subjects in distress lying on
the ground and possibly not breathing, etc. He noted that three (3) of the phones had no usage at all.
Captain Spicer advised that the phones had become a nuisance and a hindrance that tied up a lot of
personnel at the 911 Center.
Mr. Slavin recalled that former Councilman Ken Hogan had sponsored the blue phone effort, which
was implemented during a spike in the availability of cell phones. Mr. Slavin questioned if calls
were transmitted through hard wiring or cellular calls, and Mr. Koenig stated his understanding that
calls are cellular.
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Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Koenig indicated that the calls are transmitted using cellular
technology. He also responded that the infrastructure could potentially be used for cameras at the
sites. Mr. Koenig advised that if there are legitimate camera locations, they would be considered
whether the phones are removed or not.
Mr. Slavin stated that while the infrastructure may not be used for phones, they provide a sense of
security and access, and he felt that these lights allow people to feel a little safer when they are in
a park. Rather than obliterating what the City has there as a safety presence, he suggested giving
thought to reverse engineering the infrastructure and replacing it with something else.
Mr. Shelton indicted that 92% of the population have cell phones; therefore, 8% of the population
do not have cell phones. He expressed concern that there would be no avenue for them to contact
someone if they did encounter a problem. Mr. Shelton felt that phasing the phones out would be
a good idea; however, he felt there should be another method in place for people to feel comfortable
and secure.
Mr. Sudler asked Captain Spicer if they had data regarding the total number of calls over the last
10 years. Captain Spicer reiterated that 18 calls were logged; however, there may have been 20 to
30 malfunction calls with that particular unit which were not logged. Although five (5) calls were
listed for 2016, Ms. Christina Kober, 911 Supervisor, Dover Police Department, advised him that
she had documented 20 to 30 malfunctions along with those five (5) calls.
Mr. Sudler stated that there was nothing in place to protect those who do not own cell phones and
might be in an emergency situation. He noted that many homeless individuals sleep in these parks
and need an avenue to call for help. Mr. Sudler felt that until there was some method to protect
them, he was not confident in phasing out blue phone access for emergencies.
Mr. Sudler moved to refer this matter to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee with a comparison and analysis of data regarding blue phone usage versus the number
of emergency cell phone calls received over the last five (5) years. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Anderson.
Responding to Mr. Hare’s request for clarification, Mr. Anderson stated that the cost of $50 per call
was arrived at by dividing the maintenance cost by the number of calls received.
In response to Mr. Hare regarding the actual cost of the phones, Mr. Koenig indicated that the total
cost of the phone lines was between $950 and $1,050 per year, noting that this did not include
repairs, since no repairs had been done. He indicated that the City was spending approximately
$1,000 per year on the phone line access for the five (5) phones, or approximately $200 per phone.
Mr. Slavin indicated that if this matter were referred to the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee, consideration might be given to leaving one (1) phone in place in one of
the more high profile areas. This might ameliorate some of members’ concerns, and repairs could
be made utilizing parts from the items taken out of circulation.
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The motion to refer this matter to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee with a comparison and analysis of data regarding blue phone usage versus the
number of emergency cell phone calls received over the last five (5) years was unanimously
carried.
Updates
Hamlet Shopping Center
Mr. Sudler stated that the majority of the business owners/managers in the Hamlet Shopping Center
had not had any major concerns and, according to them, crime, loitering, and panhandling had
decreased. He indicated that they preferred the police presence in the parking area and appreciated
the City’s efforts to provide additional security in that area.
Captain David Spicer, Dover Police Department, indicated that he had asked the crime analyst,
Mr. Robert Scott, to pull the numbers for the Hamlet and areas surrounding the shopping center.
Captain Spicer indicated that in 2014 there were 41 reported crimes in that area, including assault,
criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, local fugitives who were wanted, firearm possession,
robberies, and trespassing. In 2015 there was an increase to 88 reported crimes, including criminal
mischief, local fugitives, 17 thefts, assaults, burglaries, a reported carjacking, and disorderly conduct.
In 2016, there were 29 reported crimes. Captain Spicer stated that this trend would result in
approximately 70 crimes by the end of this year, which would be slightly lower than last year’s
numbers. The crimes being experienced included an assault, three (3) burglaries, and three (3)
juveniles apprehended for daytime burglaries. He noted that there are continual incidences of
disorderly conduct and shoplifting.
Responding to Mr. Hosfelt, Captain Spicer explained that these statistics also included the Hamlet
residential area located behind the shopping center. He stated that he had been advised by Mr. Scott
that patrols had been increased due to issues with crime in the area and as a result of Joint Finance
Committee funding received by the Dover Police Department. Captain Spicer noted that Lieutenant
Christopher Hermance indicated that there had been 256 additional man-hours spent patrolling in
this area, which is considered the 860 district. He noted that the Police Department had taken a
proactive approach to try to reduce crime in the shopping center and surrounding area.
Mr. Sudler asked if there had been a decrease in crime from 2015 to 2016 in the Hamlet Shopping
Center. Responding, Captain Spicer indicated that crime had decreased.
Mayor Christiansen stated that he had spoken to a number of business owners and shoppers in this
area. He commented that the parking lot was in atrocious condition and needed re-striping and the
handicapped signs needed to be redone. Mayor Christiansen advised that a number of those who live
in the Hamlet area had indicated that tractor-trailers were parking overnight or for days at a time.
He questioned if there was an ordinance in place that could address that issue. Responding,
Captain Spicer stated his belief that there was an ordinance that prohibits tractor-trailers from
parking on a City street; however, he believed that they do have a right to park on private property
as long as the business owners do not disagree with them.
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Mayor Christiansen indicated his belief that there was a concern among the shoppers, business
owners, and landlords. Captain Spicer stated that staff could contact the businesses, noting that if
the issues are brought to the attention of the Police Department, the Department can take appropriate
action or advise them on what to do. If they want vehicles to be towed, those affected would have
to tow the vehicles, and this would not be the Police Department’s obligation. Mr. Hare stated, from
his experience, that this would be the responsibility of the property owner. The businesses may not
like the tractor-trailers parked there; however, the owner may have granted them permission to park
their trucks on the outskirts.
The Elks Lodge - 217 North Kirkwood Street
Mr. Sudler informed members that residents of the Kirkwood community continue to deal with
loitering, loud noise, and patrons from the Elks Club having sex in their yards, often leaving
condoms, bottles, and debris. He had continued to assure them that the Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee and the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee had
heard their concerns and were working with staff regarding amendments to the current ordinance
relating to properties with non-conforming uses. Mr. Sudler advised that the Kirkwood
Neighborhood Watch Committee continued to meet regularly. In their last meeting,
Senator Brian Bushweller, Representative Sean Lynn, City Council President Tim Slavin;
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development; and
Councilman Anderson, were all present to hear the intensity of Kirkwood residents’ cries for relief
from the Elks Lodge, especially on Sunday evenings into early Monday mornings. Mr. Sudler stated
that the Kirkwood community and surrounding areas had confidence that the City would provide
relief within a reasonable time frame.
Captain David Spicer, Police Department, stated that Mr. Robert Scott ran complaints for 2014,
2015, and 2016, and there were 18 complaints associated with the Elks Lodge on North Kirkwood
Street. There were burglary alarms in 2014, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, trespassing, and a
weapon violation. In 2015, there were 26 reported crimes, including an accident, criminal mischief,
disorderly conduct, a couple of fights, eight (8) loitering complaints, and two (2) shots fired. In
2016, there had been three (3) criminal complaints, including two (2) disorderly conduct and one (1)
loitering complaint. Captain Spicer indicated that the only explanation he could offer was that,
because of funding received from the Joint Finance Committee, much of the Police Department’s
attention had been focused in the 820 district due to the loitering and problems in the North New
Street and Fulton Street areas. So far this year, approximately 800 additional man-hours had been
spent on Fulton Street, Kirkwood Street, and the surrounding area. Captain Spicer felt that the police
presence there had dramatically decreased crime. He believed that these three (3) complaints would
probably coincide with the three (3) complaints documented so far at the Elks Club.
Mr. Hare stated his understanding that the police officers had been working two (2) hour shifts in
front of the Fulton Deli, noting that the street now looked deserted. He stated his understanding that
a rental permit could be revoked for criminal violations and asked if a business license be revoked
for continual criminal violations. Mr. Koenig stated that he was unsure if a business license could
be revoked for that reason.
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Noting that Captain Spicer had mentioned that there were only three (3) complaints in this area,
Mr. Sudler stated that he had called at least three (3) times himself this year in regard to the Elks
Lodge and residents and members of the Kirkwood Community Neighborhood Watch had also made
calls. Mr. Sudler asked how complaints were defined and if they include calls received or incidents
where an officer stops individuals and finds something wrong. Responding, Captain Spicer
explained that if someone calls, the dispatcher may record the call as the address that the call comes
from rather than the Elks Lodge and this could explain why complaints might not be shown for the
actual business. If an officer rides by and sees people loitering outside the Elks Lodge, takes
appropriate enforcement action, finds there is a crime, and takes someone into custody, the business
address would be logged as the location of the arrest and associated with the crime.
Mr. Sudler advised that the Police Department is short staffed and may have 11 officers each night
for 38,000 people, stating that he advocates more officers. He questioned if live data, including the
time, is provided to the Police Department. Mr. Sudler indicated this would show that managers of
the club were present, seeing those loitering, and not doing anything proactively to get them to come
into the club. He noted that the management had argued that once individuals are on the sidewalk,
they are the Dover Police Department’s responsibility; however, according to the Department of
Justice, it was management’s responsibility as well because they are the magnet bringing patrons
there. Mr. Sudler felt that if managers were not being proactive, the City needed to put something
in place to hold them accountable. He believed this was unfair to the residents and the Police
Department.
Captain Spicer indicated that Police Chief Paul Bernat had made adjustments in personnel and
expended the Department’s Street Crimes Unit, which is a very busy and aggressive unit.
Captain Spicer advised that this area has a lot of loitering and drug activity. He stated that, year-to-
date for the City, there had been 56 burglaries and 41 had been solved, which was a 78% clearance
rate. Captain Spicer advised that there had been 33 robberies this year and 27 had been cleared, for
an 82% clearance rate. There had been 17 separate shootings, including10 in the downtown area,
and 35% of those had been cleared. Captain Spicer noted that these incidents are sometimes very
difficult to figure out and officers do not receive a lot of cooperation from some of those injured or
the witnesses. In addition, 43 firearms had been seized in the City so far this year, including
handguns and other types of weapons. Captain Spicer informed members that the men and women
of the Dover Police Department were working extremely hard to make the City safer.
Viability of the ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection and Location Service
This item was deferred due to time constraints.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
meeting, seconded by Mr. Keller and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held with Chairman Hare
presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Fiscal Year 2015-16 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program - Joint Grant with
Smyrna Police Department and Kent County
The Dover Police Department recently received its annual allocation from the Office of Justice
Programs (OJP) for the 2016 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Similar to previous years, Dover
Police Department was identified as a disparate funding agency along with Smyrna Police
Department and Kent County. This disparate condition requires the submission of a joint grant
application for the three agencies.
Although no funds were designated for Kent County in the allocation document, a Memorandum of
Understanding will be completed and signed by all three agencies and will state that Kent County
will waive any claim to funding on the grant. The Dover Police Department will serve as the fiscal
and administrative agent for the grant.
Responding to Ms. Stewart regarding the cost of maintenance for the system, Mr. Koenig stated that
the costs would be relatively small for the added infrastructure; however, he cautioned that these
numbers add up over time. He explained that these grants usually provide an opportunity to expand
technology, but there is also an associated maintenance cost, just as when streets are added.
Mr. Koenig advised that the police infrastructure was growing, so there would be expenses that
would impact the City budget at some point.
Mayor Christiansen noted that there would also be an opportunity to reapply for the grant funds,
noting that this is an ongoing grant. Mr. Koenig stated that the grant program was important to
expanding the technology and service infrastructure; however, there is a cost to the City budget at
some point.
Mr. Anderson questioned if the City would want to acquire this particular technology if the grants
were not available. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that it would; however, the question was whether
the City should have to spend $100 of City money versus $10 of City money to get the same net
effect. He advised that the City of Dover had been very good about applying for grants, obtaining
the technology, closing out the grants, and accounting for all of the money, noting that additional
procedures are required when grant funds are obtained. Mr. Koenig indicated that, because of the
size of the Police Department and the dedication and ability of staff, the City is able to fill out grant
applications, advocate for grants, and receive them. He felt there was no question that, of all the City
departments, the Police Department was probably the highest priority when it comes to getting
grants. Mr. Koenig stated that there are many grants available to law enforcement, so this is part of
the funding technique for that type of service.
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Mr. Neil moved to approve the grant project as requested, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously carried.
Discussion - Fiscal Year Audit Program
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed a presentation entitled “Auditor’s
Responsibility for Communicating with Audit Committee.” Referring to page 3, Mrs. Mitchell
reviewed the three (3) primary purposes of the auditors and the significant findings from the audit
on page 6. She noted that the audit calendar was provided so that members would be aware of the
tentative schedule for completing the audit this year.
Actuary Services Contract - Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
Members were advised that the Finance Department requested proposals for Actuarial Services on
May 5, 2016 (RFP #16-0041FN). In order to continue efficiencies in preparing the data and cost
savings, the RFP requested that each actuary perform valuation services for both the Civilian and
Police Pension Plans and the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB).
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the RFP resulted in a proposed change from the City’s current
actuary, Milliman, Inc., due to the significant difference in prices submitted. She explained that
Milliman, Inc. provides investment advisory services to the City through another arm of their
company, and this investment service would stay intact. Mrs. Mitchell explained that Nyhart
Actuary & Employee Benefits had provided actuary services for the City when the OPEB trust began
and prior to the City’s contract with Milliman, Inc.
Staff recommended awarding a five (5) year contract, to begin in FY17 and end in FY21, to Nyhart
for valuation services totaling $96,700 and hourly rates for benefits consulting as quoted in their
response to the City of Dover RFP #16-0041FN – Pension & Other Post Employment Benefits
Actuarial Services and Benefits Consulting.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Hosfelt
and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
By unanimous consent, the Council Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Timothy A. Slavin
Council President
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Council Committee of the Whole
Meeting of 06/28/2016
Senator Bikeway Trail
Welcome
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Senator Bikeway Trail
Agenda
Project Overview
Phase 1
Key Elements
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Senator Bikeway Trail
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Senator Bikeway Trail
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Senator Bikeway Trail – Phase 1
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Senator Bikeway Trail
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Senator Bikeway Trail
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Senator Bikeway Trail
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Senator Bikeway Trail
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Senator Bikeway Trail
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Senator Bikeway Trail
Project Highlights
Maintenance
Proposed Removal of North Side Parking
Future Meeting with Properties (July 2016)
DelDOT has Construction Funding ($740 K) for 2017
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Monthly Report
May 2016
Office of City Assessor
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ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Number of Deeds Stamped for the Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the
Month of May 2015/2016 Month of May 2015/2016
32 $100 $82
27 29
Thousands
35 24
30 $50
25 $50 $12
20 10 13 $17 $13 $11
15 $3
10 0 2 3 5 $0
5 $0
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2015 2016 2015 2016
First Time Buyer for the Month of May 2015/2016 Realty Property
May 2015/2016 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to
Recording
40 32 $5
24 $6 $3 $2
Millions
30 $4 $2 $1
$2 $0 $1 $0
20 10 13
$0
10
0
2015 2016
Res. Non‐First Time Buyers Res. First Time Buyers 2015 2016
Major Updates
March ‐16 April ‐ 16 May ‐ 16
Assessment Change ‐$542,400 $1,815,900 $1,256,000
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
37 $5,674,100 $5,987,311 0.95 1.06
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ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
‐ All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into Fortis.
Assessor’s Office
‐ 2016 Appeal Hearings have been completed (see attached spread sheet)
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JUN 15, 2016 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
09:05 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-056.20-01-44.00 18 R10 103 MAPLE GLEN DR 1 14 2003 1 2025 B+ AV 222,000 19-MAY-16 255,000 .87
ED05-057.17-02-09.00 18 R10 217 MILLCREEK DR 1 8 1994 2 1911 C+ AV 155,600 06-MAY-16 152,500 1.02
ED05-067.00-03-07.00- 6 R10 18 SESKINORE CT 8 2016 1 1560 B+ VG 198,700 27-MAY-16 294,894 .67
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09:05 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
011
ED05-067.11-01-71.00 10 R10 909 SCHOOLHOUSE LN 1 16 1968 1 1922 C AV 163,000 09-MAY-16 167,000 .98
ED05-067.12-04-48.00 8 R10 43 REPRESENTATIVE LN 13 2016 2 2163 B- AV 184,600 10-MAY-16 191,845 .96
ED05-067.12-04-53.00 8 R10 53 REPRESENTATIVE LN 13 2016 2 2143 B- AV 182,400 13-MAY-16 186,000 .98
ED05-067.13-01-42.00 3 R10 34 HOYLAKE CT 1 14 1975 1 2078 B+ AV 204,200 06-MAY-16 206,000 .99
ED05-067.14-04-26.00 18 R10 3 PIN OAK DR 1 6 1993 2 2510 B- GD 202,200 18-MAY-16 235,000 .86
ED05-067.15-01-10.00 2 R10 64 VILLAGE DR 1 13 1973 2 1450 C- AV 102,000 26-MAY-16 78,000 1.31
ED05-067.15-01-26.00 2 R10 87 VILLAGE DR 1 13 1974 2 1273 C- GD 95,600 15-MAY-16 75,000 1.27
ED05-067.15-01-36.00 2 R10 59 VILLAGE DR 1 13 1974 2 1298 C- AV 84,100 24-MAY-16 48,000 1.75
ED05-067.16-02-01.00 10 R10 323 COLUMBIA AVE 1 3 1951 1 934 C AV 132,900 05-MAY-16 100,000 1.33
ED05-067.19-03-26.00 17 R10 736 BICENTENNIAL BLVD 1 5 1987 2 2364 B AV 208,300 03-MAY-16 227,000 .92
ED05-068.17-01-21.00 8 R10 518 PENNSYLVANIA AVE EXT 1 5 1968 2 2354 A- GD 228,500 23-MAY-16 220,000 1.04
ED05-068.17-01-49.00 8 R10 46 RODNEY RD 1 3 1950 1.5 1544 C+ AV 151,400 31-MAY-16 172,000 .88
ED05-068.17-03-02.00 8 R10 28 WASHINGTON ST 1 3 2006 1 2397 B- AV 232,800 12-MAY-16 230,000 1.01
ED05-068.18-05-59.00 7 R10 53 GREENHILL RD 1 14 1950 1 1194 C AV 104,600 26-MAY-16 112,500 .93
ED05-068.19-05-52.00 14 R10 165 LEXINGTON PL 1 13 2009 3 2201 C+ GD 154,900 23-MAY-16 195,000 .79
ED05-076.03-02-39.00 14 R10 352 PARADEE DR 1 13 2007 2 1760 C+ AV 130,700 17-MAY-16 130,000 1.01
ED05-076.03-02-84.00 14 R10 332 TRIBBITT ST 1 13 2014 2 1388 C+ AV 118,000 24-MAY-16 146,000 .81
ED05-076.03-05-87.00 11 R10 39 WELLINGTON AVE 1 2016 2 3332 B+ AV 273,500 24-MAY-16 284,720 .96
ED05-076.04-06-03.00 2 R10 516 S GREENBERRY LN 1 13 2010 2 1296 C+ AV 142,800 31-MAY-16 156,000 .92
ED05-076.05-04-01.007 102 R50 36 COURTSIDE DR 1 20 1978 1 1008 C- AV 43,100 20-MAY-16 45,000 .96
ED05-076.05-04-01.040 102 R50 21 PAR HAVEN DR 1 20 1978 1 1008 C- AV 43,700 13-MAY-16 48,000 .91
ED05-076.08-02-51.00 9 R10 204 N NEW ST 1 1 1930 2 1366 C- AV 78,100 24-MAY-16 45,000 1.74
ED05-076.13-05-38.00 14 R10 235 NORTHDOWN DR 1 13 2000 2 1848 C+ AV 128,600 17-MAY-16 97,000 1.33
ED05-077.06-01-85.00 8 R10 239 BAYARD AVE 1 3 1950 1 1516 C+ AV 147,400 09-MAY-16 162,800 .91
ED05-077.06-02-63.00 7 R10 751 E LOOCKERMAN ST 1 14 1956 1 1436 C GD 162,300 13-MAY-16 151,000 1.07
ED05-077.07-01-32.00 6 R10 63 MORIARTY ST 1 13 2005 2 1554 C AV 121,600 31-MAY-16 122,900 .99
ED05-077.07-06-43.00 6 R10 718 MARTA DR 1 2016 2 2320 B- AV 193,200 17-MAY-16 224,990 .86
ED05-077.07-06-45.00 6 R10 714 MARTA DR 1 2016 2 1680 B- AV 187,800 20-MAY-16 208,662 .9
ED05-077.07-07-85.00 6 R10 126 NOB HILL RD 1 13 2007 2 1496 B- AV 125,100 06-MAY-16 153,500 .82
ED05-077.13-02-40.00 4 R10 805 S STATE ST 1 1 1911 2 1716 C- AV 145,600 06-MAY-16 180,000 .81
ED05-077.17-04-47.00 4 R10 67 LOTUS ST 1 1 1942 2 1314 C- GD 112,700 09-MAY-16 127,000 .89
ED05-085.08-01-78.00 12 R10 128 LYNNHAVEN DR 1 3 1950 1.5 2282 B- AV 230,500 13-MAY-16 215,000 1.07
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09:05 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-085.08-02-63.00 12 R10 419 DOGWOOD CT 1 16 1965 1 1926 C+ AV 128,800 31-MAY-16 169,000 .76
ED05-085.12-01-04.00 12 R10 379 ALDER RD 1 5 1964 2 2004 C+ AV 152,800 13-MAY-16 175,000 .87
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2016 Appeal Log
Commercial
Values after
Name PIN# Property Address# 2015 Amount Reque. Amou Appeal Board Decision
T OWENS LLC ED05-077.09-01-47.01 150 S GOVERNORS AVE $127,400 $11,700 $80,700 APPROVED NEW VALUE
JARRELL PROPERTIES LLC ED05-067.00-01-32.00 1282 MCKEE RD $435,000 $208,200 298,000 APPROVED NEW VALUE
Exempt Request
Name PIN# Property Address # 2015 Amount Reque. Amount Board Decision
WHATCOAT COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT INC. ED05-067.19-02-11.00 992 WHATCOAT VILLAGE DR $4,186,800 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-077.09-01-01.00 67 S QUEEN ST $13,800 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-076.08-06-43.00 18 S QUEEN ST $0 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-076.08-06-24.00 47 S KIRKWOOD ST $11,900 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-076.08-05-36.00 27 N NEW ST $13,100 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-076.08-05-18.00 24 N NEW ST $0 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-076.08-05-20.00 20 N NEW ST 47,600 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-077.09-01-02.00 101 S QUEEN ST 13,400 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-076.08-06-42.00 16 S QUEEN ST 0 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-076.08-05-73.00 45 S QUEEN ST 11,900 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-076.08-05-34.00 19 N NEW ST $75,500 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-076.08-04-36.00 23 N KIRKWOOD ST $10,300 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-076.08-05-29.00 223 W DIVISION ST $0 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-077.05-03-04.00 53 S NEW ST $47,500 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
CDHFH ED05-077.05-03-39.00 50 S GOVERNORS AVE $102,500 $0.00 $0.00 Approved
Stipulations
Name Pin# Property Address # 2015 Amount Reque. Amount
ARNOLD RICHARD O & ALICIA J ED05-077.05-02-54.00 1 KINGS HWY N.E. $313,300 278,400 APPROVED STIPULATION
AHRENS, WILLIAM LC05-058.14-01-01.70 700 MCGINNIS DR $107,300 $88,000 91,100 APPROVED STIPULATION
YONG BILLY M ED05-077.17-01-45.06 863 MONROE TER $182,800 $155,000 159,200 APPROVED STIPULATION
LUMOR STEPHEN E ED05-067.01-01-44.00 314 TOPAZ CIR $264,600 $252,300 252,300 APPROVED STIPULATION
FITZPATRICK PAMELA & OTHERS ED05-077.05-03-60.00 118 W DIVISION ST $303,900 $175,000 185,200 APPROVED STIPULATION
Totals $6,268,600 $1,344,900
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
MAY 2016
City Manager’s Monthly Report, May 2016
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Customer Service
In the month of May, we processed 6,425 credit card payments for the month totaling $1,138,305.16.
Human Resources
ICMA Training for City Staff.
Library
990 attended 64 programs for adults.
326 attended 26 programs for teens.
778 attended 38 programs for children.
18 volunteers completed 329 hours of service.
602 attended 37 programs/classes coordinated through the Job Center.
Public Works
Working on CIP and additional funding for future street program and other projects.
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CUSTOMER SERVICES
Extensions of Credit
WORK ORDERS PROCESSED
3,000 400
326
2,500
1,998 2,0752,144 300
1,904
2,000 1,861 1,7701,7211,717 1,6941,659
228
1,646
1,536 1,507 200
1,500
127
111
1,000 100 76
500
0
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16
CUTS FOR NON PAYMENT
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE
80,000 $2,000,000 1,902,218.95
55,604
60,000 56,063 $1,600,000
$1,200,000
40,000
25,425
25,492 21,093
20,385 $800,000
20,000
1,801 1,651 $400,000
$246,469
0
$119,242
Drive-Thru Over the Mail, Drop Credit Bank Drafts
Window Counter Box Cards $-
May 2016 May 2015 FYTD16 FYTD15
2016 YTD 2015YTD
FY 2016 FY 2015
Major Program Updates May 2016 May 2015 Difference
Year-to-Date Year-to-Date
Number of Customers Served 22,294 21,633 661 232,270 230,952
Final Bills 606 667 (61) 7,422 7,095
Estimated Bills 200 169 31 2,487 1,912
Penalties Posted $ 5,163 $ 14,935 (9,772) $ 144,085 $ 199,964
Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended $ 28,266 $ 116,275 (88,009) $ 900,074 $ 960,103
Balance Transfers $ 5,530 $ 2,199 3,331 $ 232,485 $ 65,493
Utility Collections $ 27,157 $ 28,162 (1,005) $ 419,013 $ 633,207
Special Assessments $ - $ - - $ - $ -
Miscellaneous Billings $ 127,835 $ 120,361 7,475 $ 1,368,458 $ 1,104,843
CNP through Disconnect Collars $ - $ - - $ - $ -
Court Cases $ - $ - - $ - $ -
Tamperings $ - $ - - $ - $ -
Taxes Levied (includes carry forward) $ - $ 432,593 (432,593) $ - $ -
Billing Adjustments $ - $ (836) 836 $ - $ -
Total Taxes Collected $ - $ 26,833 (26,833) $ - $ -
Taxes Outstanding $ - $ 404,924 (404,924) $ - $ -
Payments in Lieu $ - $ - - $ - $ -
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Category May June July August Sept Oct Dec Jan Feb March April May Total
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16
Caucasian* 291 290 291 290 296 300 298 297 296 299 301 302 N/A
*
Minorities 63 63 64 64 67 66 67 66 67 68 67 70 N/A
Hired 9 3 8 2 12 1 3 0 2 9 3 3 55
Terminated/ 4 4 4 1 4 1 5 2 2 5 2 0 34
Resigned/
Retired/Other
Transferred/ 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 4 0 13
Promoted
Jobs Posted 2 2 1 7 9 4 3 3 2 5 10 2 50
Workers Comp. 2 2 0 4 6 7 1 3 0 1 4 2 32
Injuries
Workers Comp. 231 115 260 42 24 211 10 0 166 144 73 0 1276
Hours
Insurance Claims 2 2 0 3 1 3 1 5 4 5 1 4 31
339 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 33 (*4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 15 Library, 3 Customer Service, 1 Central Services,
9 Police Department) -Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
** August 2015 Pitts Center Number reduced to 4 to reflect error in July 2015
Positions Hired: (2) Cadets, Parking Enforcement Officer, Library Page
Positions Posted: Customer Service Clerk II (part-time), Operations Manager
Recruitment Information (Positions closed in May)
Position Total Female Male Unknown Black White Hispanic Asian/Pacific American Indi- Unknown In Out
Islander an/Alaskan Dover Dover
Native
Crew Leader 4 - 4 - - 4 - - - - - 4
Utility Maintenance
5 - 5 - 1 2 - - 1 1 2 3
Mechanic
Water Service Person
2 - 2 - - 2 - - - - 1 1
(In-House)
Motor Equipment
24 - 18 6 2 15 - - 1 6 9 15
Operators
Customer Service
28 22 2 4 15 9 2 - - 2 13 15
Clerk II (part-time)
Unfilled/Open Positions by Department*
Unfilled/Open Posi- May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Marc April May
tions 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 h 16 16
By Department 16
Electric 3 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 5 5
Public Works 17 16 18 17 16 16 14 12 13 14 12 10 10
Police 2 3 5 5 1 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 1
All Other Depart- 4 6 11 9.5 7.5 7 8.5 10 12 10.5 8 7 7
ments
Totals 26 27 35 33.5 26.5 27 27.5 27 30 30.5 29 26 23
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
²
The following has been updated to reflected the Fiscal 2015-16 Budget
Electric: Generation Manager, Transmission and Distribution Coordinator, (2) Substation Technician; Key Accounts Representative
Public Works: Utility Maintenance Mechanic II/Wastewater; Motor Equipment Operator I (Sanitation); Motor Equipment Operator I (Streets); Ga rden-
er II (Grounds); (2) Motor Equipment I Water/wastewater; Public Works Operations Manager; Motor Equipment Operator II (Grounds); Motor Equipment
Operator II (Water/wastewater); Crew Leader (Grounds)
Police: Building Maintenance Craftsperson
All Other Departments: Customer Service Clerk, Collections (Part-time), (1) Library Clerk I (part-time), Administrative Assistant (Information Technology-
part-time); Accountant I, Finance (part-time), AS400/System Operator (Information Technology), Fire Dispatcher; Librarian I; Office Assistant II
(Inspections); Inspector III (Fire Marshall)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
continued
Turnover Statistics
2010 2011 2012* 2013 * 2014 2015 2016
Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 11.77 3.0
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 .57 .28 --
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 2.18
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 .82
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
** Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014 2015 2016
Total Number of Employees 21 25 38 37 21 42 11
Separating from Service
Average Number of Full-time 362 356 333 325 331 333 337
Employees
Average Number of Part-time 16 15 12 14 18 24 29
Employees
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Service Requests Resolved
Programming Requests Completed
100
88
35 30
90
80 77 30
74 74
70
71
66 25 22
62
60
58
56
20 18 17
52 16 16
50 13 14 13
15 11
40 9
30
31
27 10 7
4
20 13 5
10
0
0
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16
Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
40,000
35,000
30,000
Pages Viewed
25,000
33,605 33,344 34,436 34,652
20,000
31,423 32,737 30,300
28,802 28,730 30,073 27,473
26,032 26,071
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16
Current
Performance Indicators Last Month Same Month
Month
Last Year
iSeries Availability 100% 100% 100%
Server Availability 100% 100% 100%
AS/400 Connections
(concurrent/authorized users)
N/A N/A N/A
PCs Supported 360 360 372
Scheduled PCs Replaced - - -
Servers Supported 35 35 30
People Trained 7 4 21
Availability Statistics based on 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday—Friday
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LIBRARY
Reference Transactions
May 2016
Adult 1690
Teen 472
Children 494
0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
Circulation May 16 FYTD 16 May 15 FYTD 15
Dover residents 17,523 203,204 17,931 219,985
Ebooks 2,552 28,284 2,198 22,577
Kent residents* 10,113 123,956 11,008 145,491
Non-county residents 1,759 20,671 1,723 21,383
Registrations
Dover residents 266 3,885 271 3,790
Kent residents* 36 355 37 427
Non-county residents 9 68 3 65
Other
Visiting Patrons 32,053 311,920 25,330 305,564
Meeting Room Usage 1,592 16,985 1,889 19,804
Photocopier Usage 757 12,963 1,298 12,392
Computer Printing Usage 2,730 36,443 3,247 35,154
Computer Users 4,204 49,067 4,346 51,634
Wireless Computer Users 1,169 18,126 1,799 19,305
Holds (Total) 6,987 75,751 6,241 71,809
*Breakout of Kent County Residential Statistics
Circulation Registrations
Harrington: 137 Harrington: 1
Milford: 77 Milford: 0
Smyrna: 538 Smyrna: 5
Outside City Limits: 1,759 Outside City Limits: 30
Total Registered Users: (Card Holders)
City: 28,475 Kent County: 11,602 Outside Kent County: 1,041
Other Points of Interest:
Inter/Interlibrary: 71 items loaned out Technical services: 1,979 items added
59 items borrowed 2,505 items deleted
Volunteers: 329 hours of service completed
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PUBLIC WORKS
Construction Inspection
Subdivisions Site Development
The following required inspection services The following required inspection services
Seskinore Court Dover Dental
Chestnut Groove Dover High School
Clearview Meadows Kent County Recreation Center / Boys and Girls Club
Eden Hill Winner Ford
Nottingham Meadows 365 North DuPont Hwy (Mission Bbq)
Senators Lake Dover Town Center (Old Walmart Renovation)
Garrison Oak Technical Park Capital Commons (Old Kmart Renovation)
Dover Volkswagen
Leander Lakes
Sanitation
Monthly Total Refuse (Tons) Sanitation Hours
1,500
869 869 925 827 853 913 1000
1,000 806 837 865
776
711 660 716
556
446 449 441
500 500
239 190
177 177 169 145 134 160 130 131 189 152 167 168 160
25 27
- 0
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Bulk Col lecti on Mechanized Hand Trash Container
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 Collection Collection Repair/Del ivery
Bulk Automated May 16 May 15
MAY 16 FYTD 16 MAY 15 FYTD 15
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 173 1,891 176 1,978
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,032.48 10,635.79 1,045.84 13,597.32
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 44 616 23 335
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 0 0 38
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 25 187 27 370
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
STATS HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/ AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED LBS.
May 2016 20,940 9,317 277,700 13.26
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Streets MAY 16 FYTD 16 MAY 15 FYTD 15
Signed Installed 31 92 17 328
Signs Repaired 9 98 0 131
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 2,658 16,656 3,093 15,902
New Post Installed 9 84 3 43
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 3 14 4 21
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 3 72 39 161
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 1 423 3 215
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 2 82 3 121
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 7 15 0 6.00
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 4 12 0 73
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 23 103 8 266
Concrete Work (Hrs) 15 91 60 224
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0.52 9 0 0
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 28 0 39
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 0 88 160 707
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,469 11,495 1,558 9,349
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 105 945 390 2,248
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 0.0 11,378 0 8,676
Leaf Collection (Miles) 0 7,099 0 4,796
Grounds
Total Work Orders = 9 General = 3 Arborist = 6
Arborist Crew May 2016 May 2015
Trees Trimmed 11 8
Trees Removed 2 6
Stumps Removed 2 4
Root Pruning 0 0
Beautification Crew
Transplanted plugs into pots
Pulled tulip bulbs
Planted hanging baskets
Mulched City Hall, the Library, and The Plaza
Mowing Crews
Mowed, trimmed, and edged designated mowing sites.
Assisted with pulling bulbs and mulching of the Library
Athletic Field Maintenance
Prepped athletic fields for upcoming spring season.
Lined athletic fields
Filled, dragged, and prepped infields
Litter Removal
Litter person has been doing an outstanding job with emptying trash cans and picking up litter.
Helped with pulling bulbs and prepping beds.
Miscellaneous
Cleaned up and mowed City owned properties on S New Street
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Electric Admin Created an 8.5"x11" map of the wetlands near the
Garrison Oak TP. Provided a PDF copy to the requester.
Electric Admin Worked with requester over the phone to add the new server connections.
Found issue with GIS Viewer profile. Found solution and implemented it
Planning Modified Nonconforming Use Collector App
Public Works Created a map for Storm Sewer QA/QC
Public Works Upgrade ArcGIS to 10.4
Public Works Worked on ArcGIS issues regarding Server and SDE
Public Works Added multiple items to the website
Public Works Added fields to hydrant database and modified Collector App
Public Works Updated the parcels, rentals & active AHIs layers and put them in Update to SDE
Public Works Created two 8.5"x11" maps of the parking lots at Weyandt Hall and the Old Dover
Library
Public Works Updated the trash and recycling zones to reflect recent annexations and updates
to the serviced areas.
Public Works Created a layer, based on the Recycling Customer's list kept by Public Works,
of all the recycling can locations in the City's recycling service zones
Public Works/Century Created water, wastewater & stormwater plans for the area around the
Engineering Division St bridge over the St Jones. Provided PDF copies to the requester
Public Works/Inland Updated the recycling zones to match changes indicated by staff.
Recycling Created 10 new PDF maps to send to requester.
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Fleet and Facilities Management
PM Work Orders Completed: 27 Number of Tire Repairs: 11 Number of Road Repairs: 4
Other Work Orders: 67 Repair Hours: 248.5 Road Repair Hours: 4
Total Work Orders: 94 Fabrication Hours: 8 Misc. Hours: 122
PM Hours: 151.5
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 33
# Of Scheduled PM’s: Completed: 15
Major Program Updates
May May
MEASURE 2016 2015 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance - Scheduled
Preventative Maintenance appoint- 15 out of 33 0 out of 33
+ 45.45%
ments being kept (Quantity and 45.45 % 0%
Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
28 out of 28 35 out of 35
completed within 5 days (Quantity 0%
100 % 100 %
and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work orders
5 out of 5 1 out of 1
completed within 2 days (Quantity 0%
100 % 100 %
and Percentage)
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Water/Wastewater
Water Producti on/Bi l led Cons umpti on/Fl ow to Kent
County
2550000 00
2050000 00
1550000 00
1050000 00
5500000 0
5000000
May 15 Jun 15 Jul 15 Aug 15 Sep 15 Oct 15 Nov 15 Dec 15 Jan 16 Feb 16 Mar 16 Apr 16 May 16
Total Water Prod. Billed Consumpt.
Total Flow to County City Readings
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates MAY 16 MAY 15 DIFF FY16 YTD FY15 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 violations 0 violations - - -
Water Quality Complaints 9 1 +8 94 106
Plan Review Completed With- 9 plans Plans 102
+1 87
in 30 days of Submission 100% 100%
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task MAY 16 MAY 15 CURRENT FY
1,661,246,00
Water Production - Daily Average 4,712,935 5,147,806 0
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 16.16 25.34 17.15
Water Mains Repaired 2 0 14
Water Service Lines Repaired 1 0 14
Wastewater Mains Repaired 1 0 6
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 0 1 6
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 110,856 72,703 611,651
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 734 346 12,305
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,820 1,820 1,820
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 14,436 14,199 14,436
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
System Peak Total System Load
200 100,000
155.6 158.5 76,060
80,000 74,133
148 148
68,704
150
135.8 66,383
128.16 61,012 62,563
57,888
116.96 55,011 53,746
56,155 55,967 56,586
110.15 53,202
60,000
101.3 98.93 100.37
100
95.5 94.64
40,000
50 20,000
May 15 Jun 15 Jul 15 Aug 15 Sep 15 Oct 15 Nov 15 Dec 15 Jan 16 Feb 16 Mar 16 Apr 16 May 16 May 15 Jun 15 Jul 15 Aug 15 Sep 15 Oct 15 Nov 15 Dec 15 Jan 16 Feb 16 Mar 16 Apr 16 May 16
Outages Customers of Gained/Lost
70
35 3,000
61
30 60
2,500
25 50
2,000
Customers
20
Outages
40
1,500
15 29
30
1,000
10 20 21
20 16
5 500 14 14 13
12
9 9
10 6
0 0 5
May Jul 15 Sep Nov Jan 16 Mar May
0
15 15 15 16 16
Outages
Customers
May 15 Jun 15 Jul 15 Aug 15 Sep 15 Oct 15 Nov 15 Dec 15 Jan 16 Feb 16 Mar 16 Apr 16 May 16
Outages: 2 Customers: 206
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 Controllable Outages Average Response Time
minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Annual goal is less than 40 Goal is less than 30 minutes
Standard. This will be measured by calculating
the System Average Interruption Duration Index. Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
FY 16 YTD FY 15 FY 14
1 20 23.5 Minutes 33.04 Minutes
25.53 45.76 67.76
MAY 16 MAY 15 FY16 YTD
PROGRAM UPDATES
Tree Trimming 252 578 3458
Number of Oil Releases 3 0 5
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0
New Services 13 12 211
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
continued
May 2016 Electric (EE Capitol Improvement Projects (CIP)
S:\Shared Data\Electric Department Bi Weekly Meetings\Capital Improvement Projects Status\2016
Project Number Description Update
EE1500 69kV Rebuild Progress: In discussion about possible relocation of some poles for irrigation |
(Horsepond to Received permit |
Long Point)
Schedule: FY15 is for Design |FY16 budget is for construction |
EE1509 West Dover Progress: Poles are in| 1 phase is moved
Connector -
State of DE Schedule: Waiting on customer
EE1513 Town Pointe Progress: 10% Complete on setting TXs and pedestals
Distribution
Feeders Schedule: In progress
EE1524 Lenders Lake Progress: Equipment set | 70 meters left to install and 1 TX to complete Phase 1 |
Apartments Phase 2 designed, calculating primary fee | 3 more TX pads have been set, close to
needing TX
Schedule: Waiting on customer
EE1537 Kirby & Progress: Primary Design complete | Waiting for primary fee payment
Holloway
Restaurant Schedule: Waiting on customer
EE1607 Horsepond URD Progress: Directional Bores Complete | Need add'l $35K for 6" boring | UG Crew start
Distribution dig north end, boring crew start south end | Poles are set
Feeder
Schedule: Start 6 Jun
EE1636 Clearview Mead- Progress: Primary conductors and equipment installed | Pump station has been ener-
ows Phase 4 gized | All requested lights have been installed | Done until customer raises and levels
equipment…we need to pull wires
Schedule: Waiting on customer
EE1640 Round Barn Progress: Installing 480 volt service for new grain elevator | Waiting on customer
Farm
Schedule: Waiting on customer
EE1643 Winner Progress: New service to new show room |Design complete | Waiting on pipe install
Volkswagen
Schedule: Primary fee paid, waiting customer go-ahead
EE1644 Retreat Pump Progress: Station upgrade from 120/240 Volt to 208Y/120 volt | Design completed and
Station Renova- waiting on public works | Contracts are awarded vault | 8-12 weeks lead time
tion
Schedule: Waiting on customer
EE1646 Loockerman Progress: Met with electrician | Preliminary design complete | Compete except for
Retail being energized
Schedule: COMPLETE
EE1648 Blue Hen - UG Progress: Met with customer and received updated drawings | Waiting on payment |
Starting foundations
Schedule: In progress
EE1520 69Kv Cable Re- Progress: Work to begin this fiscal year | In planning stages | May push out to FY18
placement North
St. Substation Schedule: Planning stages
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ELECTRIC DEPARMENT
continued
EE1650 Live Front with Progress: Preliminary design | waiting on finance
Dual TX
Replacement Schedule: Waiting on finance
EE1509 West Dover Progress: Poles are in| 1 phase is moved
Connector
Schedule: Waiting on customer
EE1603 Horsepond to Progress: Received permit| Starting in April | 65% complete
DAFB, 69
Insulator Install Schedule: In progress
EE1649 Burlington - Progress: Compete except for meters
New Service
Schedule: COMPLETE
EE1627 Dover East Progress: Start live front transformer swap FY16
Schedule: FY2016
EE1500 69kV Rebuild Progress: In discussion about possible relocation of some poles for irrigation | Re-
(Horsepond to ceived permit |
Long Point)
Cartanza Schedule: FY15 is for Design |FY16 budget is for construction |
EE1622 Persimmon Progress: Work to begin this fiscal year | Material has been allocated | Drawing/
Tree Apts design is complete
Schedule: COMPLETE
EE1619 Route 8 - Mifflin Progress: Work to begin this fiscal year | Might be night bore. Need to complete de-
Road sign
Schedule: FY17 complete
EE1617 Oak Grove Progress: Work to begin this fiscal year | Preliminary design completed | Permit re-
trailer park ceived, boring start 31st
Schedule: In progress
EE1652 New Street Progress: | Standard poles are set | Waiting for the heads to come in (ETD beginning
Lights of Jun)
Schedule: In progress
EE1610 Fraizer 900 Progress: Preliminary location design complete | waiting on PO approval
Circuit Fault
Indicators Schedule: Waiting on customer
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Prlmecare Medical Transpon, uc.
P.O. Box839
Milford, DE 19963
302-422-0900
Fax: 302-422-1082
City of Dover
RECEIVED
PrimeCare Medical Transport, LLC.
JUN 1 3 2016
CITY MANAGER/MAYOR
Total 911 ambulance runs 736
Gone on arrival/cancel 101
Transport refusals 27
Stand-by scene 03
Average response time 49 sec.
Average time to the scene 06 min. 58 sec.
Average time on scene 09 min. 23 sec.
Average time to the hospital 07 min. 34 sec.
Average daily responses 24
Average daily transports 19
Total patients transported 590
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Monthly Management Committee Update
May 2016
Prepared By:
Arline Holloway
Client Services Manager
Phone: 904-360-1347
Email: aholloway@teainc.org
Date:
June 23, 2016
301 W. Bay Street, Suite 2600 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Tel: 904.356.3900 Toll-Free: 800.423.4800
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Monthly Management Committee Update
April 2016
Table of Contents
I. Executive Summary 1
Power Supply Summary 1
Supply Source Summary 2
Supply Variance 2
Generation Summary 3
Emissions Summary 5
Risk Management Summary 9
II. Budget Report 10
III. Operations Management 13
Operations Summary 13
IV. Appendix: PJM Invoice 27
June 23, 2016 Page ii
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Monthly Management Committee Update
April 2016
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
POWER SUPPLY SUMMARY
Overall Power Supply costs were $784,442 below budget, predominantly driven by bearish PJM-Energy,
Congestion and Losses and lower PJM-ARR Transmission and Fees. PJM Energy, Congestion and Losses for
the month totaled $59,187.
Dover’s budgeted cost for all power supply (capacity AND energy) was $70.30/MWh. The actual cost of
all power supply (capacity AND energy) was $58.03/MWh.
The actual cost of energy alone was $34.66/MWh as opposed to a budgeted energy cost of $41.11.
Dover’s total load was 57,588 MWh versus a forecasted load of 58,700 MWh. Hedge purchases totaled
45,072 MWh, which was 78% of the actual load. The budgeted hedge purchase totaled 42,432 MWh,
which was 72% of the budgeted load.
Dover’s planned energy purchase from the SunPark solar installation was 1,927 MWhs. Dover’s actual
energy purchase from the SunPark installation was 1,545 MWhs.
Dover’s power purchases from hedge transactions totaled $1,729,231. Purchases from PJM (energy and
fees) totaled $1,284,155.23. PJM Revenue (Generation Credits) totaled $(946,724.72). The Grand Total
owed to PJM for the month of May $337,430.51.
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Supply Source Summary
Supply Variance
Purchased Power Variance Report: May
Budget Actual Variance
Gross Load 58,700 57,588 1,112
Wholesale Load 56,773 56,043 730
Hedged Volume (MWh) 42,432 45,072 (2,640)
Unhedged Volume (MWh) 14,341 10,971 3,370
Dover SunPark Volume (MWh) 1,927 1,545 382
Renewable Energy Credits Volume 289 $ 288 1
Hedged Cost ($/MWh) $ 38.96 $ 38.37 $ 0.59
Unhedged Energy Cost ($/MWh) $ 35.51 $ 5.39 $ 30.11
Solar Energy Cost ($/MWh) $ 130.15 $ 134.20 $ (4.05)
Energy Costs ($/MWh) $41.11 $34.66 $6.45
All-in Costs - Energy, Capacity and RECs ($/MWh) $70.30 $58.03 $12.26
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GENERATION SUMMARY
Generation Revenue FY2015-16
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$-
Jul-15 Apr-16 Jun-16
Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 May-16
$(100,000)
Budget Actual
Net Generation Revenue for the month of April was $511,332 versus a budget of $576,800.
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Generation Breakdown:
City of Dover
Monthly Wholesale Generation Formula
May 2016
Net Generation
0.00 D
Production Margin
PJM - Generation
Economic and Reliability Dispatch $ 5,307.20 A
Natural Gas & Oil Consumption
Purchases for Generation $ -
Natural Gas Transport $ -
Eastern Shore Cashout $ -
Oil Consumption $ -
Subtotal: Natural Gas & Oil Consumption $ - B
Gross Production Margin $ 5,307.20 C = (A + B)
$/MWh Generation Production Gross Margin $ - E = (C/D)
PJM - Capacity
Generation Capacity Credit $ 902,145.57
Reactive Supply and Transmission Losses $ 39,271.95
Subtotal: PJM - Capacity $ 941,417.52 F
All in Generation Margin
All in Generation Margin Total $ 946,724.72 (G = C + F)
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EMISSIONS SUMMARY
Emissions Allowance and Solar Renewable Energy Summary through May 31, 2016
The reinstated Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) replaced the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR)
beginning January 1, 2015. The State of Delaware was included in the CAIR footprint but is not included
in the CSAPR footprint.
The separate Clean Air Act acid rain deposition control program (CAA Title IV) which governs SO2 national
allowance trading program remains in effect for Dover. Beginning with the January 2015 report, TEA no
longer includes a CAIR summary. It will continue to report on Dover’s Clean Air Act Title IV SO2 allowances.
Market liquidity for Title IV SO2 allowances is very low, with few transactions occurring. The following
table shows estimated values for Dover’s banked allowances, based on a market price assessment
published by SNL Energy.
Market Value for Clean Air Act Title IV Allowances
Commodity $/Ton1 Tons Market Value
SO2 Allowances – Title IV $0.56 15,015 $8,408
Total $8,408
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The State of Delaware is a participant in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The City of Dover
must comply with RGGI by surrendering carbon dioxide (CO2) allowances pursuant to the State of
Delaware’s laws (Title 7, Chapter 60, Sub-Title II-A).
Dover had more than a sufficient number of RGGI allowances allocated to cover its requirements through
the first compliance period (calendar years 2009-2011) and second compliance period (2012 – 2014). Any
unused allowances are carried over (“banked”) for subsequent years. The table below includes Dover’s
historical activities, and includes projections through 2020. Two projections are presented: (1) future
annual emissions based on the average for 2009 – 2015, and (2) future annual emissions based on 2010
actual CO2 emissions which was the highest emissions year between 2009 and 2015.
The table and chart indicate that Dover could run out of banked allowances as early as the end of 2018
under the high emissions scenario and by the end of 2020 under the average scenario. Therefore, Dover
has initiated a program to participate in RGGI’s quarterly auctions to ensure it has adequate allowances
in the future.
1 June 16, 2016 Daily Power Report by SNL Energy
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Dover, DE RGGI Allowance History and Forecast - May 2016
CO2 Tons
EOY Historical CO2 Tons CO2 Tons Projected EOY
Compliance CO2 Allowances Allocated CO2 Emitted & Projected EOY
Allowance Emitted - Proj. Emitted - Proj. Balance
Year (CY) Purchased Allowances Adjustments- Balance (High)
Balance (Avg) (High) (Average)
Historical
2009 62,184 5,796 56,388
2010 49,747 32,971 73,164
2011 37,311 17,746 92,729
2012 27,983 15,957 104,755
2013 24,818 10,230 119,343
2014 1,000 N/A 25,427 94,916
2015 14,000 N/A 18,828 90,075
2016 14,000 N/A 14 104,061 19,384 33,000 84,678 71,061
2017 N/A 19,384 33,000 65,294 38,061
2018 N/A 19,384 33,000 45,911 5,061
2019 N/A 19,384 33,000 26,527 -27,939
2020 N/A 19,384 33,000 7,144 -60,939
Dover RGGI Allowance History and Projection
May 31, 2016
150,000
100,000
Includes the 14,000 allowances
awarded in this year's Auction 31
and Auction 32
Tons of CO2
50,000
0
-50,000
-100,000
Historical CO2 Emissions Projected CO2 Emissions - Avg CO2 Tons Emitted - Proj. (High)
EOY Historical Allowance Balance Projected EOY Balance (Average) Projected EOY Balance (High)
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In anticipation of needing additional RGGI allowances in the future, Dover has participated in the last six
out of seven auctions and plans to continue to participate as required. The table below shows details for
Dover’s allowance purchases for each of these previous Auctions.
Dover’s RGGI Allowance Purchase History
Quantity Of
RGGI Auction Auction Clearing Allowances
Number Auction Date Price ($/Ton) Awarded Total Cost
26 Dec 3, 2014 $5.21 1,000 $ 5,210
27 Mar 11, 2015 $5.41 6,000 32,460
28 June 3, 2015 $5.50 4,000 22,000
29 Sept 3, 2015 $6.02 4,000 24,080
30 Dec 2, 2015 $7.50 0 0
31 Mar 9, 2016 $5.25 8,000 42,000
32 Jun 1, 2016 $4.53 6,000 27,180
Totals 29,000 $152,930
As mentioned in previous reports, RGGI Futures prices dropped dramatically after the U.S. Supreme Court
issued a stay on EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) and fell even further after the US Court of Appeals
rescheduled oral arguments from June until September. Since the June auction, spot prices have
rebounded $1.00 with the future price direction in the secondary market likely dependent on the decision
of how to incorporate the CPP into the program (currently under review) and summer weather (forecasted
to be above-normal in the Northeast).
RGGI Futures - June 16, 2016
6.20
6.10
6.00
5.90 RGGI V13
5.80
$/Ton
RGGI V14
5.70
5.60 RGGI V15
5.50 RGGI V16
5.40 RGGI V17
5.30
RGGI V18
5.20 6/1/2016
RGGI V19
7/1/2016
8/1/2016
9/1/2016
10/1/2016
11/1/2016
12/1/2016
1/1/2017
2/1/2017
3/1/2017
4/1/2017
5/1/2017
6/1/2017
7/1/2017
8/1/2017
9/1/2017
10/1/2017
11/1/2017
12/1/2017
3/1/2018
6/1/2018
9/1/2018
12/1/2018
12/1/2019
The next RGGI auction will be held on September 7, 2016. The Cost Containment Reserve will be 10 Million
tons with a CCR price of $8.00/ton.
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Based on the June 16, 2016 ICE price for the June 2016 futures price ($5.52/ton), the estimated market
value of Dover’s existing 104,0612 ton RGGI allowance bank is $574,416.
Renewable Energy Certificates
Dover owns two photovoltaic systems totaling 15 kW, consisting of one 5 kW unit at the Utilities
Administration Building and two 5 kW units at the McKee Run generating station. Dover also receives solar
energy produced by the 10 MW Dover Sun Park which is owned by White Oak Solar Energy, LLC. In
addition to all of the physical energy produced by the Sun Park, Dover receives 15% of Sun Park’s Solar
Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs).
Dover participates in the Delaware Municipal Electric Renewable Portfolio Standard (DMERPS) for
compliance with the State of Delaware’s RPS laws applicable to municipal utilities. The first compliance
period under DMERPS was for the 12 months ending May 2014 and the second compliance period was
for the 12 months ending May 2015.
Through the end of generation month April 2016, Dover had accumulated a net total of 7,686 SRECs from
these renewable energy resources. This total includes SRECs reported in PJM’s GATS account and Bonus
allowances for Sun Park labor. This total is reduced by 2,941 SRECs transferred to DEMEC for surrender
on October 3, 2014 for the first compliance period and 2,861 SRECs and 574 bonus SRECs for the second
compliance period on November 9, 2015.
Delaware periodically holds SRECs auctions; however, these auctions are for size tiers N1 – N3, E1 and E2.
The Dover Sun Park is in the N4 tier for large-scale facilities. State-wide carve outs for Tier 4 have been
fully subscribed, so there is not a market for tier T4 SRECs in Delaware.
The nearest viable market for Dover’s SRECs is Pennsylvania. The most recent daily settlement prices for
Pennsylvania SRECs from Bloomberg and SRECTrade are used in the table below.
Net SREC
PJM-GATS
10% Bonus Balance
Market Balance
SREC Vintage SRECs for Transferred to DEMEC After Market
Clearing Before
(June 1 – May 31) Sun Park for 2014/15 Transfer Value
Price 2014/15
Labor(3) Compliance and
Compliance
Surrender
GATs Bonus
2011/2012 $0.00 0 290.2 290.2 0 $0
2012/2013 $0.00 2,173 215.7 2,173 215.7 0 $0
2013/2014 $8.00 2,701 268 688 68.1 2,212.8 17,702
2014/2015 $13.00 2,685 266.3 0 0 2,951.3 38,367
2015/2016 $14.00 2,354 168 0 0 2,522.0 35,308
Totals 9,913 1,208.20 2,861 574 7,686.1 $91,377
TEA continues to recommend to Dover to retain these allowances for compliance with its Renewable
Portfolio Standard (RPS). Additionally, Dover will need to acquire additional SRECs resources in future
years. It is apparent that Dover’s portion of SRECs produced by White Oak Solar Energy Center will not
2 Subject to verification from RGGI COATS account.
3 Note: Retroactive Bonus Allowances were not transferred within PJM’s GATS system, but were used to offset 2014/2015
compliance obligation.
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be sufficient in future years as the compliance requirements increase. DEMEC has indicated that it expects
to have excess SRECs available for Dover’s compliance requirements. This and other alternatives will need
to be evaluated in the near future.
RISK MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
Forward power prices in PJM had the most significant movement for PY 2016-2017.
Blended Monthly
Hedge Cost Change
PY Ratio ($/MWh) ($/MWh)
2015-16 76% $ 41.30 ($0.02)
2016-17 64% $ 40.72 $0.23
2017-18 56% $ 40.47 $0.01
2018-19 88% $ 39.63 ($0.03)
2019-20 80% $ 37.22 ($0.11)
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II. BUDGET REPORT
Budget Actual Variance
May-16 May-16
Gross Load 58,700 57,588 1,112
Power Supply
Hedged Energy $1,653,100 $1,729,231 ($76,131)
PJM - Energy, Congestion & Losses $509,200 59,187 $450,013
PJM - ARR, Transmission and Fees $650,000 325,920 $324,080
Dover SUN Park Energy $250,800 $207,362 $43,438
Dover SUN Park RECs $41,800 $38,209 $3,591
RECS (Solar and Non-Solar) $56,100 $0 $56,100
RGGI Credit Costs $0 $0 $0
Management Fees $83,000 $83,000 $0
PJM - Capacity UCAP Obligated Purchased $882,400 $899,048 ($16,648)
Subtotal - Power Supply $4,126,400 $3,341,958 $784,442
Power Generation O&M
Plant O&M $ 451,800 $ 435,393 $ 16,407
Subtotal Generation O&M $451,800 $ 435,393 $16,407
Power Generation Production Margin
PJM - Economic and reliability dispatch ($284,700) ($5,307) ($279,393)
Fuel Costs - Natural Gas $194,600 $0 $194,600
Fuel Costs - Oil $0 $0 $0
Testing Costs $0 $0 $0
Subtotal Generation Production Margin ($90,100) ($5,307) $ (84,793)
Power Generation Non-Production Revenue
PJM - Generation Capacity Credit ($908,500) ($902,146) ($6,354)
Emissions Allowance Sales $0 $0 $0
Reactive Supply - Gas ($30,000) ($39,272) $9,272
Subtotal - Non-Production Revenue ($938,500) ($941,418) $2,918
SubTotal - All Generation ($576,800) ($511,332) ($65,468)
Total - Utilities Cost $3,549,600 $2,830,626 $718,974
Unit Costs
Total - Power Supply $70.30 $58.03 $12.26
Total - Power Generation ($9.83) ($8.88) ($0.95)
Final Cost of Service to City of Dover Ratepayers $60.47 $49.15 $11.32
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Variance Analysis
Power Supply
o Dover consumed 1,112 MWh less than forecasted for the month.
o Dover saw an unfavorable variance for budgeted Hedged Energy of $76,131.
o Dover experienced a favorable variance for budgeted PJM - Energy, Congestion & Losses
of $450,013 and a favorable variance for PJM ARR, Transmission and Fees of $324,080.
o The City of Dover realized a favorable variance of $784,442 for power supply vs. the
monthly budget.
o Dover Sun Park generated 382 MWhs less than forecasted.
o This resulted in a net power supply cost positive budget variance of $12.26/MWh below
budget.
Generation
o Non Production Revenue had a favorable variance of $2,918.
o Net All Generation Revenue had an unfavorable variance of $65,468.
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Budget Actual Variance
YTD YTD
Gross Load 671,500 674,785 (3,285)
Power Supply
Hedged Energy $21,797,000 $21,555,271 $241,729
PJM - Energy, Congestion & Losses $6,890,100 2,894,738 $3,995,362
PJM - ARR, Transmission and Fees $7,282,500 4,897,733 $2,384,767
Dover SUN Park Energy $2,010,600 $1,981,195 $29,405
Dover SUN Park RECs $325,000 $313,791 $11,209
RECS (Solar and Non-Solar) $617,100 $0 $617,100
RGGI Credit Costs $131,300 $66,080 $65,220
Management Fees $913,000 $913,000 $0
PJM - Capacity UCAP Obligated Purchased $9,564,000 $9,711,459 ($147,459)
Subtotal - Power Supply $49,530,600 $42,333,268 $7,197,332
Power Generation O&M
Plant O&M $ 5,935,800 $ 5,177,708 $ 758,092
Subtotal Generation O&M $5,935,800 $ 5,177,708 $758,092
Power Generation Production Margin
PJM - Economic and reliability dispatch ($1,423,500) ($979,317) ($444,183)
Fuel Costs - Natural Gas $973,000 $196,985 $776,015
Fuel Costs - Oil $0 $742,471 ($742,471)
Testing Costs $0 $0 $0
Subtotal Generation Production Margin ($450,500) ($39,861) $ (410,639)
Power Generation Non-Production Revenue
PJM - Generation Capacity Credit ($9,847,000) ($9,215,100) ($631,900)
Emissions Allowance Sales $0 $0 $0
Reactive Supply - Gas ($330,000) ($570,532) $240,532
Subtotal - Non-Production Revenue ($10,177,000) ($9,785,631) ($391,369)
SubTotal - All Generation ($4,691,700) ($4,647,784) ($43,916)
Total - Utilities Cost $44,838,900 $37,685,484 $7,153,416
Unit Costs
Total - Power Supply $73.76 $62.74 $11.03
Total - Power Generation ($6.99) ($6.89) ($0.10)
Final Cost of Service to City of Dover Ratepayers $66.77 $55.85 $10.93
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III. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS SUMMARY
Executive Summary:
During the month of May, there were no recordable accidents, lost time accidents or environmental
incidents. The facility has gone 505 days through May 31, 2016 without a Lost Time Accident (LTI) and
411 days since the April 16, 2015 OSHA recordable accident. There were three (3) Near Misses reported
in May 2016 at McKee Run or VanSant Generating Station.
The team completed a full speed no load test on Unit 11 on May 4th for thirty minutes with no issues.
Units 1, 2, and 3 were not dispatched during the month of May by PJM or by the City of Dover.
Monthly Budget Variance – The actual expenses attributable to O&M of the two sites for the month of
May were $435,393 against a budgeted amount of $452,325 for a favorable variance of $16,831 or
3.72%. The variance was due to: Personnel Expenses which had a favorable variance of $64,261, this
was due to not having a full complement of employees for this time period. The Materials and Supplies
variance was favorable for $3,349 and was due to maintenance costs lower than projected – sewer
costs. The Administrative Expense variance was unfavorable for $50,779 which was due primarily to the
costs of the accelerated unit start-up –up expenses for the initial site visit.
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NAES Corporation
Dover, Delaware
May 2016
Monthly Report
Employees Receive Awards and Work Anniversary Letters3
3Cover Photo: Plant employees for the City of Dover generation plants received awards and work
anniversary letters during the month. Erik Petty received an anniversary service award, Sarah Best a
Recognition Award, Debro Curtis an anniversary, and Ron McNair Recognition Award.
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Table of Contents
1.0 Environmental, Health and Safety
2.0 Financials
3.0 Operations
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP
6.0 General Plant Information
7.0 Training
8.0 Calendar of Upcoming Events
9.0 “Value Added” Accomplishments during April
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1.0 Environmental, Health and Safety
During the month of May, there were no recordable accidents, lost time accidents or environmental
incidents. The facility has gone 505 days through May 31, 2016 without a Lost Time Accident (LTI) and
411 days since the April 16, 2015 recordable accident. There were three (3) Near Misses reported in May
2016 at McKee Run or VanSant Generating Station.
During the month of May, there were no industrial wastewater discharges to the Kent County Public
Works sewer system. McKee Run submitted the monthly SIU Report to Kent County Public Works
indicating no discharge or sampling occurred.
During the month of May, a semi-annual sampling event occurred at McKee Run’s Outfall 001, 004, 005
and 006. The May e-DMR was submitted to DNREC indicating laboratory sample results from Outfall
001, 004, 005 and 006. No exceedances or violation are expected. Accumulated storm water inside Tank
1 containment berm was released from the normally-closed valve at Outfall 006 at the time of the semi-
annual sampling. No NPDES exceedances were identified. There are no processes that discharge to the
outfalls. All non-contact cooling tower blowdown water is being discharged directly to the Kent County
Department of Public Works under the facilities Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit #18.
1.1 Environmental, Health and Safety Tables
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1.2 Air Permit Fuel Operation Title V Permit Compliance
McKee Run Generating Station: The Title V Permit dictates that natural gas is the primary fuel
source for the unit operations and stipulates that by April 16, 2015, the boiler shall not combust
oil for more than 10.0% of the average annual heat value MMbtu input during any 3 calendar
years or no for more than 15% of the annual heat rate during any single calendar year. The
tables below track fuel combustion operations to ensure compliance with the respective site
Title V permits are maintained. Up to 48 hours can be used for “testing” purposes and gas
curtailments are an allowable exception to the rule. The plant is communicating with Eastern
Shore to obtain the required written confirmation of NG outages for compliance purposes. We
are also and determining how many operating hours were done for “testing” which will also
reduce the required natural gas to combust to be incompliance for Unit 3.
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Van Sant Station: The Title V Air permit restrictions with regards to operations, is limited to 70,080 MW-
hr. per calendar year with a rolling average* of 35,040 MW-hr. over the previous 3 calendar years.
*Rolling average was not calculated because the unit generation is not close to the limit to consider this
limit for the Van Sant unit with regards to the previous 3 calendar years of operations.
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2.0 Financials
Monthly and year to date financial results as compared with the approved power plant budget for the
Generation Units are provided below.
2.1 Variance analysis:
The actual expenses for the month of May are $435,494 against a budgeted amount of $452,325
for a favorable variance of $16,831 or 3.72%. The variance was due to the following:
PERSONNEL EXPENSES – A favorable monthly variance of $64,261 was due to not having a full
complement of employees for this time period. As a result, this impacted three (3) labor
accounts – Straight Time, Overtime, and Labor Burdens.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES EXPENSES- A favorable monthly variance of $3,349 was due to
timing of payment for computer software maintenance fees and lower than anticipated water –
sewer costs.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES – An unfavorable monthly variance of $50,779 was due primarily to
costs associated with the accelerated unit startup work that was not budgeted for this FY.
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3.0 Operations
Unit Operations / Outages / Trips: Team completed a full speed no load test on Unit 11 on May 4th for
thirty minutes with no issues.
Units 1, 2, and 3 were not dispatched during the month of May by PJM or by the City of Dover.
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3.1 Team Report:
The Operations Department continues to utilize the on duty Day Shift Team to support plant Operations
and general Maintenance of the plant. The Operations Team continues to support maintenance by
completing Preventative Maintenance (PM) work orders and other plant related work orders utilizing
their skills to successfully complete the task.
The Operations Team continues to complete GPI Learning courses to improve their knowledge and skills.
The GPI online training targets OSHA safety training and OSHA environmental training. Also GPI online
training is utilized to completed NAES SMP (Safety & Environmental) Training; the operators review the
plant’s safety and environmental permits/policies/manuals and complete a final test for knowledge of
the material.
4.0 Maintenance
During the month of May, the Plant Maintenance staff continued addressing the backlog of work orders,
preventative maintenance (PM’s) and new work orders received during the month. Back logged Work
Orders are work orders that have been open for greater than thirty days. There were 91 new work
orders issued with 39 work orders being completed, and 13 of the back logged work orders completed
during the month. There were 3 new Safety Work Orders entered into the plant’s Computerized
Maintenance Management System (MP2) for the McKee Run site during the month and 2 were
completed. The table below summarizes the monthly work order activities based on MP2 records and
will continue to improve with time. This table gives a representation of identified outstanding work;
Preventative Maintenance tasks completion and remaining corrective work orders and back logged work
orders that require attention.
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Notable activities during the month include:
The IC&E staff and a Honeywell representative started the process of networking all of the electronic
chart recorders together on Unit 3. The Honeywell representative trained the technicians how to set up
the network and also how to use the Honeywell program that is required to collect data off of the
recorders and export the data to different files. The networking is just about complete and up and
running. This network will allow data to be view at one location and down loaded for future uses.
The Maintenance and IC&E staff along with Diamond State Pole Builders constructed a building around
the wet compression system. The building will protect the system from the elements and also will
ensure during the winter months that the systems will not freeze and cause damage to the equipment.
The Maintenance staff fabricated a roof cover over the Industrial Waste Water Pit. This coving will
prevent debris from entering in the pit which could cause damage to the pumps.
The IC&E technicians troubleshot an issue with the compressor bleed air valves on the combustion
turbine at VanSant. This issue was found when a starting permissive for the bleed air valve would not
allow the unit to start. They found a bad wire that ran from the control cab to the junction box for the
compressor bleed air valves. The wires were replaced and the unit was tested with no issues from the
compressor bleed air valves.
The Maintenance staff installed a hand rail system around a small opening around the condenser pit
area. This opening was chained off instead of a piping hand rail system. This is a safer railing system than
the chain system.
The Maintenance and IC&E staff returned the wet compression system back into to service after the
winter layup. The system was tested for water leaks and pump operations. There were no issues with
getting the system up and ready for the summer period.
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5.0 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
This month’s report for CIP project planned and budgeted for the current budget year 2015/2016 with
the status to date for the project.
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6.0 General Plant Information
McKee Run employees celebrated work anniversary’s and received recognition awards during the
month of May. Erik Petty completed 15 years of service, Sarah Best received a Recognition Award
for developing a quick reference tri-fold of benefit contact numbers for employee benefits,
Debro Curtis celebrated his one year work anniversary and Ron McNair received a Recognition
Award for observing that the Van Sant unit was momentarily shifted to oil operation on the
operational check after the exhaust plenum replacement. He ensured the operators collected an
oil sample for analysis to maintain environmental compliance in accordance with our Title V Air
Permit conditions avoiding what would have resulted in an NOV had the oil sample not been
obtained.
Lance Berryhill, Operations Supervisor, and Jacob Aucoin, Plant Engineer, attended the O&M
Conference held by NAES in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 16 through May 19.
William “Lance” Berryhill transitioned from Operations Supervisor to Senior Operator as of May
23, 2016. Lance will support the operation of the City of Dover facilities in his new Senior
Operator position.
Sarah Best completed a Budgeting and Bookkeeping seminar held at Polytech Adult Education on
May 11, 2016. The class lasted for 3 weeks and was conducted several nights a week. Sarah got
an in-depth look at budgeting and was involved in class budgeting projects and problem-solving.
We continue to conduct interviews for the open position of IC&E Technician, and hope to have it
filled soon.
Negotiations for a renewed contract between NAES and IBEW Local 1238 began on May 18 and
May 19, 2016. Negotiations are continuing and the next meeting is scheduled on June 6, 2015.
7.0 Training
Safety Topics discussed during the May monthly safety committee meeting were reviewed by
the entire staff. The monthly safety topic was on Ladder Safety “How to use a step ladder
properly”; Safety doesn’t come naturally; it requires you to constantly ask questions and
educate yourself.
The Operating Teams continued to utilize PJM and OES-NA computer based training programs
for maintaining their PJM/NERC Generation Owner Certification/Continuing Education Hours.
(CEH’s).
8.0 Calendar of Upcoming Events
A forecast of general event dates for the power plant projects, outages and various agency reporting
dates are listed below
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9.0 “Value Added” Accomplishments during May
During the month the power plant staff accomplished the normal preventative and corrective
maintenance for the generation units. We are tasked with maintaining and protecting the City of
Dover power generation assets and keeping them “available” for dispatch when called.
Listed below are some of the work accomplishments that have been completed this month that
NAES feels added value to the generation unit assets, protected the assets from deterioration or
inoperability, and overall increased the life expectancy through maintenance practices including
preventative and predictive maintenance tasks (see Section 4) for the City of Dover assets.
• A City building permit for the equipment shed for the inlet fogging system at the Van Sant
facility was obtained at no cost. A substantial savings was realized when the staff
members produced existing site drawings that were acceptable to the City Planning
Department and required no additional engineering plans. This resulted in an
inexpensive building permit approval without additional engineering costs for detail site
layout.
• The Inlet Fogging Shed was erected at the Van Sant site, City of Dover NAES employees
completed the footing and building foundation excavation for the Diamond State
building contractor to approve the building construction. The staff also purchased all the
required building insulation, electrical conduit, wiring and space heater(s) for the
building which will be installed over the next couple of months. This work and activity on
the part of the staff reduced the contractor cost for the project providing additional cost
savings to the City.
• A Nitrogen generator was purchased to reduce the costs of nitrogen use on the McKee Run
site. The nitrogen generator was purchased form funds in the 2015-
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IV. APPENDIX: PJM INVOICE
REPORT NAME: Monthly Billing Statement - CSV and XML
CUSTOMER
ACCOUNT: City of Dover, Delaware
CUSTOMER CODE: DOVDE
CUSTOMER ID: 76.000000
FINAL BILLING STATEMENT
ISSUED: 6/7/2016 9:02
BILLING PERIOD START DATE: 5/1/2016
BILLING PERIOD END DATE: 5/31/2016
INVOICE NUMBER: 2016053100076.000000
INVOICE DUE DATE: 6/10/2016 12:00
SOURCE
BILLING
PERIOD
CHARGES ADJ BILLING LINE ITEM NAME START AMOUNT ($)
1100.000000 Network Integration Transmission Service 342573.250000
1108.000000 Transmission Enhancement 52788.080000
1130.000000 Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service 0.000000
1140.000000 Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service 0.000000
1200.000000 Day-ahead Spot Market Energy 255339.120000
1205.000000 Balancing Spot Market Energy 25639.180000
1210.000000 Day-ahead Transmission Congestion -214149.610000
1215.000000 Balancing Transmission Congestion -96.350000
1220.000000 Day-ahead Transmission Losses -4778.070000
1225.000000 Balancing Transmission Losses 617.540000
1230.000000 Inadvertent Interchange -291.940000
1242.000000 Day-Ahead Load Response Charge Allocation 51.420000
1243.000000 Real-Time Load Response Charge Allocation 102.330000
1250.000000 Meter Error Correction -2340.080000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1301.000000 Service - Control Area Administration 9652.540000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1302.000000 Service - FTR Administration 39.680000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1303.000000 Service - Market Support 2215.960000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1304.000000 Service - Regulation Market Administration 86.660000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1305.000000 Service - Capacity Resource/Obligation Mgmt. 936.820000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1306.000000 Service - Advanced Second Control Center 1145.540000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1307.000000 Service - Market Support Offset -193.950000
1313.000000 PJM Settlement, Inc. 193.950000
1314.000000 Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) Funding 332.050000
1315.000000 FERC Annual Recovery 3713.820000
1316.000000 Organization of PJM States, Inc. (OPSI) Funding 39.940000
North American Electric Reliability Corporation
1317.000000 (NERC) 701.670000
1318.000000 Reliability First Corporation (RFC) 1146.660000
Transmission Owner Scheduling, System Control
1320.000000 and Dispatch Service 4238.650000
Reactive Supply and Voltage Control from
1330.000000 Generation and Other Sources Service 30611.790000
1340.000000 Regulation and Frequency Response Service 6974.280000
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1360.000000 Synchronized Reserve 3435.280000
1362.000000 Non-Synchronized Reserve 304.410000
1365.000000 Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 473.750000
1370.000000 Day-ahead Operating Reserve 2548.660000
1375.000000 Balancing Operating Reserve 1408.540000
1376.000000 Balancing Operating Reserve for Load Response -0.060000
1378.000000 Reactive Services 3458.160000
1380.000000 Black Start Service 2567.930000
1400.000000 Load Reconciliation for Spot Market Energy 288.060000
1410.000000 Load Reconciliation for Transmission Congestion -81.360000
1420.000000 Load Reconciliation for Transmission Losses -1.820000
1430.000000 Load Reconciliation for Inadvertent Interchange 0.180000
Load Reconciliation for PJM Scheduling, System
1440.000000 Control and Dispatch Service 1.940000
Load Reconciliation for Schedule 9-6 - Advanced
1442.000000 Second Control Center 0.270000
Load Reconciliation for Market Monitoring Unit
1444.000000 (MMU) Funding 0.050000
1445.000000 Load Reconciliation for FERC Annual Recovery 0.610000
Load Reconciliation for Organization of PJM
1446.000000 States, Inc. (OPSI) Funding 0.010000
Load Reconciliation for North American Electric
1447.000000 Reliability Corporation (NERC) 0.120000
Load Reconciliation for Reliability First Corporation
1448.000000 (RFC) 0.190000
Load Reconciliation for Transmission Owner
1450.000000 Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch Service 0.700000
Load Reconciliation for Regulation and Frequency
1460.000000 Response Service 1.590000
1470.000000 Load Reconciliation for Synchronized Reserve 0.290000
Load Reconciliation for Non-Synchronized
1472.000000 Reserve 0.090000
Load Reconciliation for Day-ahead Scheduling
1475.000000 Reserve 0.030000
Load Reconciliation for Balancing Operating
1478.000000 Reserve 0.240000
1490.000000 Load Reconciliation for Reactive Services -0.650000
1500.000000 Financial Transmission Rights Auction -87032.190000
1600.000000 RPM Auction 6324.930000
1610.000000 Locational Reliability 904154.060000
1932.000000 Generation Deactivation Refund -343.230000
1108.000000 A Transmission Enhancement 1/1/2016 79.870000
1108.000000 A Transmission Enhancement 2/1/2016 79.870000
1108.000000 A Transmission Enhancement 3/1/2016 79.870000
1108.000000 A Transmission Enhancement 4/1/2016 79.870000
1250.000000 A Meter Error Correction 4/1/2016 -963.520000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1304.000000 A Service - Regulation Market Administration 4/1/2014 -0.010000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1304.000000 A Service - Regulation Market Administration 5/1/2014 0.020000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1304.000000 A Service - Regulation Market Administration 6/1/2014 0.010000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1304.000000 A Service - Regulation Market Administration 7/1/2014 0.010000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1304.000000 A Service - Regulation Market Administration 8/1/2014 -0.010000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and Dispatch
1304.000000 A Service - Regulation Market Administration 9/1/2014 0.030000
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Reactive Supply and Voltage Control from
1330.000000 A Generation and Other Sources Service 3/1/2014 -2.870000
1340.000000 A Regulation and Frequency Response Service 4/1/2014 -0.080000
1340.000000 A Regulation and Frequency Response Service 5/1/2014 11.350000
1340.000000 A Regulation and Frequency Response Service 6/1/2014 -2.480000
1340.000000 A Regulation and Frequency Response Service 7/1/2014 0.600000
1340.000000 A Regulation and Frequency Response Service 8/1/2014 1.320000
1340.000000 A Regulation and Frequency Response Service 9/1/2014 2.290000
1340.000000 A Regulation and Frequency Response Service 4/1/2016 -0.190000
1360.000000 A Synchronized Reserve 6/1/2014 -84.500000
1360.000000 A Synchronized Reserve 12/1/2015 27.400000
1360.000000 A Synchronized Reserve 4/1/2016 1.850000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 1/1/2014 601.600000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 8/1/2014 -0.940000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 9/1/2015 600.610000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 10/1/2015 -50.030000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 11/1/2015 -43.580000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 12/1/2015 -9.820000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 1/1/2016 -23.510000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 2/1/2016 95.280000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 3/1/2016 31.510000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 4/1/2016 20.880000
Michigan - Ontario Interface Phase Angle
1911.000000 A Regulators 4/1/2016 173.700000
Total Charges 1355508.110000
SOURCE
BILLING
PERIOD
CREDITS ADJ BILLING LINE ITEM NAME START AMOUNT ($)
2100.000000 Network Integration Transmission Service 0.000000
2108.000000 Transmission Enhancement 39659.000000
2130.000000 Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service 0.000000
2140.000000 Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service 407.420000
2210.000000 Transmission Congestion -56882.750000
2220.000000 Transmission Losses 9963.530000
Transmission Owner Scheduling, System Control
2320.000000 and Dispatch Service 0.000000
Reactive Supply and Voltage Control from
2330.000000 Generation and Other Sources Service 29388.000000
2340.000000 Regulation and Frequency Response Service 0.000000
2360.000000 Synchronized Reserve 0.000000
2365.000000 Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 0.000000
2370.000000 Day-ahead Operating Reserve 0.000000
2375.000000 Balancing Operating Reserve 0.000000
2380.000000 Black Start Service 0.000000
2420.000000 Load Reconciliation for Transmission Losses 3.750000
2510.000000 Auction Revenue Rights 76153.980000
2600.000000 RPM Auction 908470.500000
2630.000000 Capacity Transfer Rights 2192.010000
2640.000000 Incremental Capacity Transfer Rights 264.430000
2661.000000 Capacity Resource Deficiency 2095.290000
2666.000000 Load Management Test Failure 539.430000
2140.000000 A Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service 4/1/2016 40.990000
Reactive Supply and Voltage Control from
2330.000000 A Generation and Other Sources Service 3/1/2014 -79.580000
2375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 9/1/2015 5307.200000
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2661.000000 A Capacity Resource Deficiency 8/1/2014 436.800000
2661.000000 A Capacity Resource Deficiency 9/1/2014 117.600000
Total Credits 1018077.600000
Monthly Billing Net Total 337430.510000
Previous Weekly Billing Net Total 158952.740000
Total Due / Receivable 178477.770000
End of Report
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Planning, Inspections & Recreation
MAY 2016
Planning, Inspections & Recreation Highlights
May celebrated as National Bicycle
Month—The Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcom-
mittee with their partners offered a couple
of options for celebrating the American
League of Bicyclists, Bike Month. Bike To
Work Day on May 18th was a little less at-
tended than we had hoped for, but the Ride
of Silence that evening exceeded last year’s
participants with more than 30 riders. New, we partnered with the DelDOT Bicycle sec-
tion to offer a Fun Ride, May 26th that took riders from The Green out and back from
Route10 using the Isaac's Branch and Capital City Trails. We purchased and displayed a
new banner across Governors Avenue promoting bike month. We’ll be hosting the Fun
Ride again on June 23, July 28 and August 25, so there’s plenty of time to get your bikes
ready to join us for a future date.
Concerts on The Green— We’ve kicked off the 40th Annual Season of the Spr ing &
Summer Performing Arts on The Green. With sponsorships from Eden Hill Medical
Group, Chesapeake Utilities and YMCA of Dover, we have scheduled 16 weeks of family
entertainment. We have some new acts such as Evolution Orange and our regular favorites
such as the Honeycombs and Reptile World. Join us Thursday nights at 7 pm, for an even-
ing of relaxing and good entertainment.
Keller Williams Day of Giving / Code Purple —The John W. Pitts Recreation was quite
the busy place on May 12 as Keller Williams and Code Purple partnered to offer a Day of
Giving. Both organizations proudly pulled together to offer clothing, food, outdoor sup-
plies, hygiene products, diapers and more to our community members in need. These or-
ganizations are a big part of making Dover a place where people want to live, work, and
play while helping those less fortunate.
Annexation - Over 250 acres of land owned by Dover International Speedway Inc. was
annexed into the City of Dover on May 9, 2016; this is the largest land annexation since
the 2006 annexation of the Lands of Carey which became the new Dover High School.
The land annexed is located east of State Route 1 in the vicinity of Leipsic Road and Per-
simmon Tree Lane and also includes the property at 1229 Persimmon Tree Lane.
(Application AX-16-03) This annexation brings The Woodlands area (festival lands) into
one jurisdiction.
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
Duplex at Seskinore Development
Garrison Energy Center
Booker T Washington School
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Planning, Inspections & Recreation Revenue
FY '16 Budget FY '16 Actual
Revenue Stream
Looking Forward
Business License $1,425,000 $ 1,473,314 100%
Trailer License $21,000 $ 20,122 96% End of Fiscal Year
Building Permits $600,000 $ 528,089 88% FY2016
Cert. of Occupancy $6,500 $ 10,540 162% Report on Firefly Music
Public Occupancy $9,700 $ 22,506 232% Festival
Lodging House $14,100 $ 13,666 97% Plan 4 Health Charette
Plumbing/Heating/Air $75,000 $ 83,619 111%
Rental Inspection Fee $350,000 $ 395,370 113%
Miscellaneous $15,000 $ 40,815 272%
Fire Protection Fees $62,000 $ 66,513 107%
Code Enf. Fines $25,000 $ 41,525
Vacant Building Reg. $100,000 $ 193,567 194%
Total P&I Revenue $2,703,300 $ 2,889,645 105%
Recreation $149,800 $ 161,378 108%
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
On May 13, 2016 Ann Marie Townshend attended Ethics training in Harris-
burg, PA.
On May 25-26, 2016 Matthew Brown and Jason Osika attended NFPA and
DELJIS training at the Silver Lake Plaza in Dover, Delaware.
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construc-
tion activity permits (Building Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Oc-
cupancy permits. For May 2016, Planning Staff was involved with review of 109
Permits and 11 Certificates of Occupancy permits. (2016 calendar year total of
328 Permits and CO’s compared to 374 for 2015). Thus Permit activity is up
when compared to previous years. Planning Staff also reviews new applications
for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus on the various implementation items identified in the 2008
Comprehensive Plan as amended.
The Planning Office is also involved in the following studies and projects: Manufac-
tured Housing, Restoring Central Dover Community Plan implementation, Transporta-
tion Improvement Districts, and the Division Street/Forest Street Design Week Char-
rette.
The Planning Office began utilization of the mobile GIS application for data collection
in for the study of “Non-conforming Uses” including use of a mobile GIS application
for data collection to identify non-compliant uses.
Ordinance Adopted: The Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Article 6 Section 5.3
regarding the parking regulations for multiple dwellings was adopted by City Council
on May 9, 2016 (Ordinance #2016-14).
Construction Activity
Construction activities continue at several multi-family residential projects. These include
the Leander Lakes Apartments project south of Forrest Avenue/Route 8 (S-12-18), the re-
development of Walker Woods as the Village of McKee Branch (S-13-18), and the re-start
of construction at the Tall Pines project at 1655 and 1665 Kenton Road (S-14-18) and this
first building of Phase 2 at the Blue Hen Apartments Complex. There are also residential
construction activity in Clearview Meadows PND, Nottingham Meadows, Senators Lake,
Village of Westover Phase VI, and Village of Cannon Mill.
Construction activities began for the renovations of the building at 515 North DuPont
Highway (old Kmart location) consisting of the tenant fit-outs for Burlington and Big
Lots. A series of site improvements including parking lot reconfiguration, entrance recon-
figuration, sidewalks/multi-use paths, and landscaping will also occur under Site Plan S-
16-02.
Construction activities also began at the Kraft-Heinz facility for a new breadcrumb pro-
duction line and for a new office building at Creekstone Development on South Governors
Avenue (S-15-14).
MAY 16 TOTAL FOR 2016
New Home Permits Issued 20 33
Value of Commercial Projects $8,059,305.00 $15,653,370.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees $207.00 $2,172.00
Waived)
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on May 16, 2016. The next Planning Commission meeting is
scheduled for June 20, 2016. The following applications were considered:
S-16-12 Parking Lot at 1 South Bradford Street – Commission granted approval of a Site
Plan to permit the construction of a 3,830 S.F. parking lot containing thirteen (13) parking
spaces at the rear of the existing building on site.
MI-16-05 Text Amendments: Speed Bumps, Speed Cushions, and Speed Humps — Com-
mission moved to recommend to City Council denial of the proposed Text Amendments
regarding Speed Bumps, Speed Cushions and Speed Humps as written but to re-visit the
need and the language if there is a thought that these are a necessary item to allow.
These proposed Ordinance revisions would create definitions for speed bumps, speed
cushions, and speed humps and allow speed cushions to be installed on private commer-
cial property following review by the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee and
approval by City Council. Speed bumps and speed humps would remain prohibited. Ordi-
nance #2016-09.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment met on May 18, 2016. The next regular scheduled meeting of the
Board of Adjustment is scheduled for June 15, 2016. The following applications were consid-
ered:
V-16-04 131 Nob Hill Road: Wayne S. Lipscomb—The Board moved to approve variance
V-16-04 from the requirements of Zoning Ordinance, Article 4 §4.1 pertaining to required
off-street parking in the R-8 (One –Family Residence Zone) and as it relates to Zoning Ordi-
nance, Article 6 §3.2 stipulating how areas for parking are computed.
V-16-05 385 Saulsbury Road: Family Dental Associates c/o Christoper A. Nacrelli—The
Board moved to defer action because a representative was not present.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission met on May 19, 2016. The next Historic District Commis-
sion meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2016. The following application was considered:
HI-16-04 Sign Permit #16-611: Signage for The Depot at 595 Forest Street - The Commis-
sion granted approval for an Architectural Review Certification for placement of a wall sign
including a LED electronic message center.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY15 Projects
Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers who purchase
affordable housing in the Downtown Development District (DDD) Target Area. One (1) family pur-
chased a property in the DDD Target Area and one family is pending approval to purchase a newly con-
structed home on the corner of Mary and West Streets.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used for operations cost for the shelter. This project is currently underway with 90%
of program funds spent year to date.
Connections Community Support Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide rapid re-housing/rental assistance services for homeless households
within the City. Rental assistance was provided for two (2) low income persons.
Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner occupied housing in the City that is in violation
of the City’s Housing Code and complete emergency home repairs to eliminate housing conditions that
threaten the health and safety of low income homeowners. Emergency home repairs were completed for
five (5) low income households and homeowner rehabs for three (3) low income families.
Habitat for Humanity
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate an existing home to provide affordable housing to a family in
the Downtown Development District Target Area. Habitat for Humanity purchased 111 S. Queen Street
on November 2, 2015, renovated the property, and sold the property on December 18, 2015 to a first time
homebuyer. Remainder of the funding was utilized for asbestos removal for properties in the DDD Tar-
get Area that will be renovated and sold to low income families.
Peoples Place Whatcoat Homeless Shelter
CDBG funds will be utilized for minor renovations to a facility that shelters the homeless.
This Project is completed.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Settlement assistance was provided for three (3) families who purchased affordable housing in the City
of Dover and was able to assist in stabilizing our neighborhoods by purchasing properties that have been
vacant for at least 90 days or foreclosed. The following properties were purchased providing NSP settle-
ment assistance:
40 Spruance Road
310 Crickle Creek Lane
155 Periwinkle Drive
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Code Enforcement Activity—MAY
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD current month YTD
No valid Rental Permit 72 79 98% 99%
No valid Building Permit 2 25 95% 98%
Tall grass and weeds 122 289 88% 94%
Unregistered vehicle 5 16 78% 55%
Abandoned vehicle 2 22 100% 80%
Annual Housing Inspection 23 94 74% 77%
Property Maintenance – 33 190 67% 79%
Exterior
Electric Termination 8 55 88% 95%
Dover Code of Ordinances 36 229 69% 85%
Zoning 1 22 100% 77%
Total Cases 304 1021
Total # of Inspections For 324
Month
200 North West Street-Dangerous Building
House at 139 Mitscher Road—Dangerous
Building
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Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
35 N. Queen Street—Property is condemned and a lien search is complete; home has been
placed on the market for sale. An adjacent land owner has inquired about purchasing the
property and demolishing the structure; they currently are in contact with City Staff.
2 S. Queen Street—Property was brought forward to City Council on December 9th as a
dangerous building. Council declared that the owner would have 15 days to submit a con-
tractor’s plan for renovations to City Staff and to place the issue back on the City Council
agenda for January 11, 216, for further review. Council has ordered that the home be de-
molished by February 11, 2016. The demolition of the structure has been delayed.
53 S. New Street—A fire occurred within this residence on January 14, 2016. City Staff
scheduled an emergency hearing for Dover Council on January 25, 2016, where City
Council declared the structure dangerous and ordered it demolished or repaired by Febru-
ary 10, 2016. The property has been sold and the new owners have advised that they are
going to demolish the structure and build a new home on the site.
113 Davis Circle—Property is condemned and a lien search has been requested.
133 Sweetgum Drive—Property was condemned due to fire damage.
234 N. Kirkwood Street—Property was condemned when the Dover Police Department
discovered that a meth lab was being operated in a vacant home.
200 N. West Street—A Demolition Permit was submitted by the new owners of the proper-
ty and was approved.
528 Bay Road—Commercial property is condemned and will be going to City Council in
August as City Staff will request permission to have the structure demolished.
139 Mitscher Road—This property was condemned in July of 2015 as unfit for habitation.
City Staff had scheduled it to go to City Council on August 24, 2015, to request permis-
sion to have the structure demolished, but the property sold and the new owner obtained
permits for renovations. Since that date, minimal work has been performed and City Staff
will be taking this to City Council in August to request permission to have the home de-
molished.
Vacant Buildings—During the month of May, twenty six (26) additional buildings were
registered as vacant, and $4,375.00 in vacant building registration fees were collected.
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Fire Marshal’s Office, Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
LIFE SAFETY Current July15-June16 May 2015 July14-June15
Inspections MAY 16 FYTD 16 MAY 15 FYTD 15
Annual Fire/Life Safety Inspections
22 312 35 403
Fire/Code/DCO Complaints 20 328 30 478
Inspection Deficiencies from AFI 84 1197 73 983
C/O & Acceptance Tests
25 166 27 118
Administrative Walk Thru 12 124 19 106
Plan Review 6 102 9 -
Accidental $500.00 $315,000 $16,100 $421,000
Incendiary $250.00 $17,716 $ 0.00 $73,600
Undetermined $220,000 $446,950 $0.00 $22,900
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued
MAY 16 FYTD 16 MAY 15 FYTD 15
Administrative Permit 5 47 7 25
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 44 327 31 379
Building Permits
37 142 31 184
Demolition Permits
2 52 4 47
Fence Permits 21 97 15 85
Fire Prevention Permits 4 104 13 90
Mechanical Permits
35 379 30 274
Plumbing Permits
19 360 32 259
Sign Permits 27 232 32 233
Swimming Pool Permits
2 5 0 9
Business Licenses
66 1290 84 1066
Merchant Licenses
1 283 2 208
Contractor Licenses
26 903 30 654
Lodging House Licenses
0 42 0 55
Mobile Homes
1 271 5 303
Public Occupancy 33 379 6 399
Rental Dwelling 92 352 69 3521
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections MAY 16 FYTD 16 MAY 15 FYTD 15
Building
280 3370 367 3522
Plumbing/Mechanical
326 3492 325 3082
Certificate of Occupancy 11 153 17 152
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a total of six (6)
incidents in the month of May, to include a fire at 133
Sweetgum Drive which resulted in a large fire loss. In a
separate incident, a subject received burns to over 50%
of their body.
During the month of May, the Fire Marshal’s Office
conducted several inspections and acceptance tests.
The Office also worked to ensure safety of the citizens
and visitors in the lots utilized for the Dover Interna-
tional Speedway NASCAR race events.
Recreation Division
Enrollment Summary
MAY FY 16 verses MAY FY 15
500
400 FY15
300 FY16
200
100
0
Ge n Rec Sports Trips Leagues Camps
Category FY15 FY16
General Recreation 166 184
Sports 63 74
Trips 0 0
Leagues 423 255
Camps 0 0
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Revenue Breakdown: May 2016 verses May 2015
General Recreation General Recreation
Sports Sports
Trips Trips
Leagues Leagues
Building & Field Rentals
Building & Field Rentals
Camps
Camps
Youth Connections/CSW
Youth Connections/CSW
General Recreation $2,988.50 General Recreation $2,668.63
Sports $420.00 Sports $360.00
Trips $333.00 Trips 0.00
Leagues $14,430.00 Leagues $17,260.00
Building & Field Rentals $1,050.00 Building & Field Rentals $1,125.00
Camps $3,840.00 Camps $1,135.00
Youth Connections/CSW $17,753.00 Youth Connections/CSW $13,040.00
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John W. Pitts Recreation Center – MAY 2016
Total Program Attendance Facility Usage By The Hour
20,000 1,000
15,000 800
600
10,000
400
5,000 200
0 May 15 0 May 15
June 15
July 15
Aug 15 June 15
July 15
Aug 15
Sept 15
Oct 15
Nov 15 Sept 15
Oct 15
Nov 15
Dec 15
Jan 16
Feb 16 Dec 15
Jan 16
Feb 16
Mar 16
Apr 16
May 16 Mar 16
Apr 16
May 16
** Program Attendance figures includes daily participants, parents and spectators in the facility.
Facility Usage By The Hour MAY 16 FYTD 16 MAY 15 FYTD 15
Open Gym 477 4,105.25 480 4,389.5
Fitness Classes 28 372.5 28 424
Leagues 41.5 1,174 32 862.5
Camps 0 998 0 764
Sports Classes 12 160.5 9 245
Meetings & Rentals 35 267 15.5 364
Enrichment Classes 2 27 2 14
Total Facility Usage Hours 595.5 7,104.25 566.5 7,063
Daily Program Attendance** MAY 16 FYTD 16 MAY 15 FYTD 15
Total 1,632 56,940 1,449 53,349
Open Gym 478 4,170 449 5,758
Fitness Classes 143 2,116 262 2,958
Leagues 576 44,508 550 32,458
Camps 0 1,231 0 1,185
Sports Classes 95 2,126 87 2,339
Meetings & Rentals 332 2,656 91 8,596
Enrichment Classes 8 133 10 55
Since our opening in late April 2008, we have had 441,835 guests at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.
May Open Gym Registrations and Packages Sold
Packages Sold: MAY MTD YTD FYTD
Daily: 18 $54 142 $426
Individual Quarterly: 0 $0 9 $135
Individual Annual: 0 $0 0 $0
Family Quarterly: 0 $0 0 $0
Family Annual: 0 $0_ 0 __ $0_
Revenue: 18 $54 151 $661
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CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY DEPARTMENTS
MAY 2016 - MONTHLY BUDGET REPORTS
PLEASE NOTE – THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING
FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
MAY 2016
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY15 YTD FY16 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 6,442 6,532
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 124,809,340 $ 119,295,349
PAYROLL
Hours % Amount Hours % Amount
Gross wages per registers 798,918 100.0% $ 18,970,835 825,303 100.0% $ 20,029,533
Wages and Hours Worked
Regular 655,348 82.0% $ 14,528,571 681,709 82.6% $ 15,311,794
All over time 31,170 3.9% $ 1,264,645 32,250 3.9% $ 1,397,411
Other Paid or Unpaid Wages and Hours
Vacation 40,480 5.1% $ 1,080,710 38,317 4.6% $ 1,064,745
Sick 17,290 2.2% $ 437,294 14,987 1.8% $ 378,829
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout 20,920 2.6% $ 675,888 16,976 2.1% $ 554,213
Comp Time 8,281 1.0% $ 239,578 6,953 0.8% $ 209,181
Personal 1,809 0.2% $ 54,560 2,996 0.4% $ 98,399
Leave Without Pay 3,281 0.4% $ - 2,665 0.3% $ -
Other (description below) 20,351 2.5% $ 689,588 28,451 3.4% $ 1,019,890
Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, training, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc.
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 24 24
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 8,850 9,342
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,786 2,790
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 4,779,076 $ 4,787,288
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 5,395 5,693
Number of EFT Vouchers 2,214 2,376
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 74,617,869 $ 66,896,095
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY ACTIVITY LEVELS
Contingency & Warehouse Stock
3,500,000 1435
3,000,000 1430
2,500,000 1425
2,000,000 1420
Total Dollar Value
1,500,000 1415
Total Line Items
1,000,000 1410
500,000 1405
0 1400
Value: $2,676,709.26 Line Items: 1,412
Fuel Use
Unleaded: 11,379.7 gallons
Diesel: 5,903.1 gallons
Total Cost: $ 27,355.86
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
General Fund Summary
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 3,977,500 $ 4,820,400 $ 4,820,414 $ (14) 100.0%
Revenues
Court of Chancery Fees 1,065,100 1,090,400 1,017,860 72,540 93.3%
Police Extra Duty, Fines & Revenue 1,235,300 1,112,900 884,439 228,461 79.5%
Franchise Fees 672,300 682,300 510,633 171,667 74.8%
Grants 623,500 623,500 212,333 411,167 34.1%
Intrafund Services 5,231,200 5,006,900 4,540,749 466,151 90.7%
Library & Recreation Revenues 671,000 528,600 576,596 (47,996) 109.1%
Licenses & Permits 2,861,300 2,908,300 3,124,536 (216,236) 107.4%
Property Taxes (Includes BID Revenue) (1) 12,894,200 12,833,500 12,837,936 (4,436) 100.0%
Miscellaneous Revenues 57,700 196,600 210,384 (13,784) 107.0%
Sanitation Revenues 2,580,000 2,530,000 2,318,662 211,338 91.6%
Other Miscellaneous Revenues - 0.0%
Garrison Farm Rent Revenue 93,700 93,900 93,858 42 100.0%
Transfers-In from Special Funds & Utilities
Municipal Street Aid Fund 564,200 673,100 673,345 (245) 100.0%
Civil Traffic Penalties 450,000 480,000 412,347 67,653 85.9%
Transfer Taxes 1,340,000 2,090,200 2,077,795 12,405 99.4%
Verizon & Other Reserves 63,200 63,200 50,000 13,200 79.1%
Police Grants/Extra Duty 74,400 172,700 126,879 45,821 73.5%
Water/Wastewater Fund 850,000 850,000 850,000 - 100.0%
Electric Fund 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 41,327,100 41,936,100 40,518,352 1,417,748 96.6%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 45,304,600 $ 46,756,500 $ 45,338,766 $ 1,417,734 97.0%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 501,500 $ 496,400 $ 412,967 $ 83,433 83.2%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 1,210,300 1,363,400 1,226,706 136,694 90.0%
Police & Police Extra Duty 15,761,400 16,557,500 14,648,068 1,909,432 88.5%
Public Services 4,669,500 4,522,900 3,843,444 679,456 85.0%
Engineering 181,400 173,400 142,867 30,533 82.4%
Procurement & Inventory, Facilities Mgmt., Fleet Maint. 2,036,200 2,022,500 1,781,761 240,739 88.1%
Planning, Inspections, Life Safety, Code Enf., & Economic Dev. 2,338,300 2,419,300 2,111,850 307,450 87.3%
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,803,400 2,698,900 2,351,865 347,035 87.1%
Library & Recreation 2,239,500 2,179,200 1,889,198 290,002 86.7%
Fire Department 745,400 735,400 651,731 83,669 88.6%
Assessor 234,800 239,800 213,167 26,633 88.9%
Contribution to DDP 70,000 70,000 52,500 17,500 75.0%
Miscellaneous Grant Expense 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0%
Other Employment Expenses 520,100 47,300 - 47,300 0.0%
Bank & CC Fees 15,000 10,600 7,016 3,584 66.2%
Insurance 690,000 690,000 680,148 9,852 98.6%
New Street Property Acquisitions - 240,400 240,362 38 100.0%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 1,895,600 1,567,700 1,150,987 416,713 73.4%
Police Pension Trust Contribution - State Grant 500,000 500,000 203,400 296,600 40.7%
Appropriation to Employee Pension Fund - 594,300 594,300 - 100.0%
Appropriation to Police Pension Fund 570,000 676,500 431,813 244,687 63.8%
Street Lights 797,700 797,700 735,755 61,945 92.2%
Debt Service 660,800 669,400 635,726 33,674 95.0%
Transfers Out
Capital Asset Reserve - 229,600 229,600 - 100.0%
Inventory Write-offs 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 100.0%
Capital Projects Fund 2,625,400 2,625,400 1,969,050 656,350 75.0%
Verizon Reserve 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 100.0%
Uncollectibles: Trash & Other 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenditures 41,201,300 42,262,600 36,314,281 5,948,319 85.9%
Budget Balance -Working Capital 4,103,300 4,493,900 - 4,493,900 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 45,304,600 $ 46,756,500 $ 36,314,281 $ 10,442,219 77.7%
Reserve Balances
Contingency $ 720,300 $ 731,000 $ 731,866
(1) Property Taxes are the taxes billed and not cash received. The outstanding receivable balance as of 5/31/16 is $122,437
as compared to $205,226 in May 2015.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 861,600 $ 1,072,900 $ 1,072,915 $ (15) 100.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater 293,400 206,900 206,894 6 100.0%
1,155,000 1,279,800 1,279,809 (9) 100.0%
Revenues
Water Fees 6,200,000 5,366,600 4,970,573 396,027 92.6%
Wastewater Fees 3,728,000 3,823,800 3,438,946 384,854 89.9%
Wastewater Treatment Services 3,026,500 2,997,600 2,697,205 300,395 90.0%
Groundwater Inflow Adjustment 1,864,300 1,965,600 1,724,680 240,920 87.7%
Water Tank Space Leases 341,900 341,900 298,507 43,393 87.3%
Miscellaneous Service Fee 67,000 66,200 71,573 (5,373) 108.1%
Impact Fees - Water 250,000 222,400 202,330 20,070 91.0%
Impact Fees - Wastewater 250,000 253,400 175,216 78,184 69.1%
Total Revenues 15,727,700 15,037,500 13,579,030 1,458,470 90.3%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 16,882,700 $ 16,317,300 $ 14,858,839 $ 1,458,461 91.1%
Expenses
Water/Wastewater Operating Divisions
Engineering & Inspection $ 517,500 $ 512,500 $ 438,871 $ 73,629 85.6%
Water Department 673,300 650,900 563,491 87,409 86.6%
Water Treatment Plant 1,910,000 1,743,100 1,469,721 273,379 84.3%
Wastewater Department 968,600 840,600 698,403 142,197 83.1%
Kent County Treatment Charge 4,130,000 4,130,000 3,569,901 560,099 86.4%
Intrafund Service Fees 1,492,700 1,420,200 1,264,747 155,453 89.1%
Retiree's Health Care 178,600 60,200 60,200 - 100.0%
Debt Service 1,132,100 1,132,400 1,089,700 42,700 96.2%
Other Employment Expenses 20,000 142,300 - 142,300 0.0%
Bank & CC Fees 46,200 25,000 21,314 3,686 85.3%
Transfers Out
General Fund 850,000 850,000 850,000 - 100.0%
Contingency Reserve 32,000 32,000 - 32,000 0.0%
Appropriation to Pension Fund - 248,400 248,400 - 100.0%
Water I & E Fund 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,350,000 450,000 75.0%
Wastewater I & E Fund 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,125,000 375,000 75.0%
Total Expenses 15,251,000 15,087,600 12,749,748 2,337,852 84.5%
Budget Balances
Budget Balance - Work. Cap Water 1,048,600 566,500 - 566,500 0.0%
Budget Balance - Work. Cap WW 583,100 663,200 - 663,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 1,631,700 1,229,700 - 1,229,700 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 16,882,700 $ 16,317,300 $ 12,749,748 $ 3,567,552 78.1%
Reserve Balances
Contingency-Water $ 137,700 $ 138,000 $ 106,873
Contingency-Wastewater $ 191,100 $ 191,600 $ 193,254
Impact Fee Reserve - Water $ 202,000 $ 430,700 $ 433,584
Impact Fee Reserve - Sewer $ 1,309,500 $ 1,590,900 $ 1,745,109
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 4.30 4.30 4.34
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 6,177,600 $ 8,337,500 $ 8,337,466 $ 34 100.0%
Revenues
Direct Sales to Customers 78,279,200 78,493,800 71,448,153 7,045,647 91.0%
Utility Tax 1,281,100 1,309,600 1,198,516 111,084 91.5%
Weyandt Hall Rents 202,600 202,600 226,649 (24,049) 111.9%
Miscellaneous Revenues 725,200 1,039,400 912,774 126,626 87.8%
Interest Earnings 47,900 35,000 43,138 (8,138) 123.3%
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 3,000,000 750,000 750,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 83,536,000 81,830,400 74,579,230 7,251,170 91.1%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 89,713,600 $ 90,167,900 $ 82,916,696 $ 7,251,204 92.0%
Expenses
Power Supply & Generation
Hedged Energy $ 23,402,600 $ 23,402,600 $ 21,555,272 $ 1,847,328 92.1%
Power Supply Management 996,000 996,000 913,000 83,000 91.7%
Capacity Charges 10,225,100 10,225,100 9,711,459 513,641 95.0%
Dover Sun Park Energy 2,313,900 2,313,900 1,981,195 332,705 85.6%
Renewal Energy Credits (Incl. Solar) 1,036,800 1,036,800 313,930 722,870 30.3%
RGGI 175,000 175,000 66,080 108,920 37.8%
PJM Charges - Energy 7,966,100 7,966,100 2,894,738 5,071,362 36.3%
PJM Charges - Transmission & Fees 7,932,500 7,932,500 4,897,733 3,034,767 61.7%
Total Power Supply 54,048,000 54,048,000 42,333,407 11,714,593 78.3%
Plant Operations 6,434,600 6,382,900 5,177,815 1,205,085 81.1%
Generation Fuels 1,167,300 1,167,300 1,227,300 (60,000) 105.1%
Capacity Credits (10,472,100) (10,472,100) (9,215,100) (1,257,000) 88.0%
PJM Spot Market Energy (1,708,300) (1,708,300) (979,317) (728,983) 57.3%
PJM Credits (360,000) (360,000) (570,532) 210,532 158.5%
Total Generation (4,938,500) (4,990,200) (4,359,834) (630,366) 87.4%
Total Power Supply & Generation 49,109,500 49,057,800 37,973,573 11,084,227 77.4%
Electric Operating Divisions:
Transmission/Distribution 4,068,600 3,437,300 2,892,780 544,520 84.2%
Electrical Engineering 1,335,800 1,120,900 950,976 169,924 84.8%
Administration 839,300 834,300 625,519 208,781 75.0%
Meter Reading 360,500 363,200 316,003 47,197 87.0%
Systems Operations 679,800 601,500 529,024 72,476 88.0%
Intrafund Services 3,738,500 3,586,200 3,276,002 310,198 91.4%
Utility Tax 1,281,100 1,309,600 1,198,516 111,084 91.5%
OPEB Trust Contribution - Unfunded Liability 1,030,000 - - - 0.0%
Retirees Health Care 537,800 57,700 57,700 - 100.0%
Interest on Deposits 20,500 20,500 17,028 3,472 83.1%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 128,000 128,000 116,077 11,923 90.7%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 200,000 200,000 200,000 - 100.0%
Other Employee Expenses 72,000 353,400 - 353,400 0.0%
Bank & CC Fees 242,300 259,300 236,393 22,907 91.2%
Debt Service 3,402,000 1,617,700 1,468,716 148,984 90.8%
Transfers Out:
General Fund 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 - 100.0%
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund 3,500,000 3,500,000 2,625,000 875,000 75.0%
Rate Stabilization Reserve - 394,800 394,800 - 100.0%
Transfer to Insurance Reserve 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 100.0%
Transfer to Contingency Reserve 13,000 13,000 13,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenses 80,568,700 76,865,200 62,901,107 13,964,093 81.8%
Budget Balance - Work. Capital 9,144,900 13,302,700 - 13,302,700 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 89,713,600 $ 90,167,900 $ 62,901,107 $ 27,266,793 69.8%
Reserve Balances
Contingency Reserve $ 844,600 $ 841,900 $ 848,859
Insurance Reserve $ 758,700 $ 756,300 $ 762,508
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 4,602,600 $ 7,207,100 $ 7,259,586
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 2.62 7.29 5.07
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased
Sales to Customers MWh (excluding Street Light MWh) 712,390 712,390 646,597 90.8%
Sales per MWh $ 109.88 $ 109.88 $ 110.50 100.6%
Purchased/Generated MWh 741,522 741,522 674,784 91.0%
All In MWh Supply & Generation $ 66.23 $ 66.23 $ 56.28 85.0%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
General Capital Project Fund Summary
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Projects $ 154,800 $ 2,926,700 $ 2,926,738 $ (38) 100.0%
Revenues
State Grant - Other - 80,500 61,765 18,735 76.7%
Interest Earnings 5,000 5,000 4,323 677 86.5%
Income from Sale of Assets 20,300 120,800 111,213 9,587 92.1%
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 2,625,400 2,625,400 1,969,050 656,350 75.0%
Miscellaneous Receipts - Reimb for Village of Cannon Mills - 74,700 74,680 20 100.0%
Total Revenues 2,650,700 2,906,400 2,221,031 685,369 76.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenue $ 2,805,500 $ 5,833,100 $ 5,147,769 $ 685,331 88.3%
Expenditures
Fire $ 145,600 $ 445,800 $ 445,594 $ 206 100.0%
Grounds Maintenance 201,100 185,200 68,352 116,848 36.9%
Recreation - 73,900 7,850 66,050 10.6%
Life Safety 55,700 55,700 56,411 (711) 101.3%
Police 262,100 302,700 246,696 56,004 81.5%
Streets 1,428,500 3,735,000 2,242,546 1,492,454 60.0%
Sanitation 449,000 449,000 253,871 195,129 56.5%
City Manager 24,700 24,700 - 24,700 0.0%
Fleet Maintenance 84,000 84,500 - 84,500 0.0%
Transfer to Capital Asset Reserve - 92,700 - 92,700 0.0%
Total Expenditures 2,650,700 5,449,200 3,321,320 2,127,880 61.0%
Budget Balance - Projects 154,800 383,900 - 383,900 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 2,805,500 $ 5,833,100 $ 3,321,320 $ 2,511,780 56.9%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve $ 916,500 $ 1,251,300 $ 1,159,544
Parkland/Recreation $ 296,700 $ 324,900 $ 358,932
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 833,500 $ 4,990,300 $ 4,990,310 $ (10) 100.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 1,027,600 $ 4,551,700 $ 4,551,722 $ (22) 100.0%
Revenues
Grants Receipts - 20,300 17,631 2,669 86.9%
Miscellaneous Receipts - 61,400 70,247 (8,847) 114.4%
Interest Earnings 25,000 69,900 105,471 (35,571) 150.9%
Transfer from Operating Fund for Water 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,350,000 450,000 75.0%
Transfer from Operating Fund for Wastewater 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,125,000 375,000 75.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater 165,000 165,000 20,800 144,200 12.6%
Total Revenues 3,490,000 3,616,600 2,704,615 911,985 74.8%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 5,351,100 $ 13,158,600 $ 12,246,647 $ 911,953 93.1%
Expenses
Water $ 2,028,600 $ 5,442,600 $ 1,582,070 $ 3,860,530 29.1%
Wastewater 1,822,100 5,299,100 1,927,790 3,371,310 36.4%
Water Treatment Plant - 284,400 171,038 113,362 60.1%
Total Expenses 3,850,700 11,026,100 3,680,898 7,345,202 33.4%
Budget Balance Water - Working Capital 617,400 1,179,900 - 1,179,900 0.0%
Budget Balance Wastewater - Working Capital 883,000 952,600 - 952,600 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 1,500,400 2,132,500 - 2,132,500 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 5,351,100 $ 13,158,600 $ 3,680,898 $ 9,477,702 28.0%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement - Water $ 518,500 $ 514,600 $ 518,857
Capital Asset Replacement - Wastewater $ 515,200 $ 513,400 $ 517,670
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 3,623,600 $ 7,095,300 $ 7,095,270 $ 30 100.0%
Revenues
Interest Earnings 26,700 57,900 79,376 (21,476) 137.1%
Transfer from 2010 Bond Reserve - 2,108,000 2,108,003 (3) 100.0%
Miscellaneous Receipts - 15,000 - 15,000 0.0%
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 3,500,000 3,500,000 2,625,000 875,000 75.0%
Income from Sale of Assets - - 4,424 (4,424) 0.0%
General Service Billing 1,900,000 1,900,000 305,807 1,594,193 16.1%
Total Revenues 5,426,700 7,580,900 5,122,610 2,458,290 67.6%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 9,050,300 $ 14,676,200 $ 12,217,880 $ 2,458,320 83.2%
Expenses
Electric Generation $ 1,655,000 $ 2,299,800 $ 866,254 $ 1,433,546 37.7%
Transmission/Distribution 2,887,600 3,524,900 836,219 2,688,681 23.7%
Electrical Engineering 1,724,300 3,288,000 1,634,088 1,653,912 49.7%
Meter Reading - 23,000 - 23,000 0.0%
Total Expenses 6,266,900 9,135,700 3,336,561 5,799,139 36.5%
Budget Balance Bond - Work. Capital 2,783,400 5,540,500 - 5,540,500 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 9,050,300 $ 14,676,200 $ 3,336,561 $ 11,339,639 22.7%
Reserve Balances
Depreciation Reserve $ 10,066,400 $ 10,083,600 $ 10,117,298
Future Capacity Reserve $ 10,218,000 $ 10,134,700 $ 10,269,726
City of Dover
Electric Revenue Fund
FY16 - White Oak Solar Park Incremental Cost
Original
Budget YTD Balance
Power Supply & Generation
Dover Sun Park - Energy $ 2,313,861 $ 1,981,195 $ 332,666
Dover Sun Park - REC's 363,381 273,788 89,593
Total Power Supply Cost 2,677,242 2,254,983 422,259
Non-Solar Power Supply Cost (1,304,934) (903,021) (401,913)
Incremental Energy Cost $ 1,372,308 $ 1,351,962 $ 20,346
Revenues
Customer Sales - Electricity (93,900) (86,014) (7,886)
Rent Receipts (93,700) (61,468) (32,232)
Total Revenues (187,600) (147,482) (40,118)
Incremental Sun Park Cost $ 1,184,708 $ 1,204,479 $ (19,772)
MWh Purchased/Generated - Solar 18,159.000 15,173.654
MWh $ Solar Energy $ 127.42 $ 130.57
Solar REC's MWh 2,044.000
MWh $ Solar REC (one month lag)* $ 133.95
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
Community Transportation Improvement Fund
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 144,000 $ 57,800 $ 57,798 $ 2 100.0%
Revenues
Grants Revenue 500,000 839,300 287,202 552,098 34.2%
Interest Earned 500 500 137 363 27.4%
Total Revenues 500,500 839,800 287,339 552,461 34.2%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 644,500 $ 897,600 $ 345,137 $ 552,463 38.5%
Expenses
Program Expenses - Del Dot $ 644,000 $ 805,500 $ 541,803 $ 263,697 67.3%
Total Expenses 644,000 805,500 541,803 263,697 67.3%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 500 92,100 - 92,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 644,500 $ 897,600 $ 541,803 $ 355,797 60.4%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
Police Grant Funds
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 125,000 $ 154,900 $ 154,944 $ (44) 100.0%
Revenues
State & Federal Grants Received 527,300 1,111,900 902,860 209,040 81.2%
Interest Earnings - - 1,781 (1,781) 0.0%
Total Revenues 527,300 1,111,900 904,641 207,259 81.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 652,300 $ 1,266,800 $ 1,059,585 $ 207,215 83.6%
Expenses
Cadet Program $ 80,300 $ 80,300 $ 66,367 $ 13,933 82.6%
Equipment & Program Supplies 410,600 384,600 159,314 225,286 41.4%
Technology Equipment 20,000 20,000 2,825 17,175 14.1%
Telephone/Fax 15,000 15,000 15,550 (550) 103.7%
Training/Conference/Food/Travel 17,000 72,600 67,997 4,603 93.7%
Consulting/Audit Fees 1,000 1,000 - 1,000 0.0%
Contractual services - 299,400 90,714 208,686 30.3%
Operating Transfers - Out 74,400 172,700 126,879 45,821 73.5%
Total Expenses 618,300 1,045,600 529,646 515,954 50.7%
Budget Balance - Working Capital (Unaudited) 34,000 221,200 - 221,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 652,300 $ 1,266,800 $ 529,646 $ 737,154 41.8%
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
Library Grant Fund
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 17,300 $ 30,600 $ 30,571 $ 29 99.9%
Revenues
Grants Received 278,900 305,500 293,835 11,665 96.2%
Federal Grants 2,500 2,500 2,500 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 281,400 308,000 296,335 11,665 96.2%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 298,700 $ 338,600 $ 326,906 $ 11,694 96.5%
Expenses
Program Expenses/Supplies-State Grants $ 24,100 $ 27,500 $ 18,824 $ 8,676 68.5%
Program Expenses/Supplies-Federal Grants 2,500 2,500 1,831 669 73.2%
Office Supplies 24,000 30,800 23,565 7,235 76.5%
Printing/Duplicating 13,200 12,500 8,950 3,550 71.6%
Postage 100 100 27 73 27.0%
Books 129,200 133,300 101,019 32,281 75.8%
Furniture 3,100 7,000 9,827 (2,827) 140.4%
Audio Visual Supplies 75,100 77,200 58,431 18,769 75.7%
Training/Conference/Food/Travel 2,000 8,800 3,235 5,565 36.8%
Contractual Services 900 - - - 0.0%
Office Equipment/Repairs & Maintenance 6,000 6,300 5,105 1,195 81.0%
Other Equipment - Lease 1,200 2,000 1,697 303 84.9%
Total Expenses 281,400 308,000 232,511 75,489 75.5%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 17,300 30,600 - 30,600 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 298,700 $ 338,600 $ 232,511 $ 106,089 68.7%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
After School Program/Substance Abuse Prevention Fund
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 41,000 $ 98,200 $ 98,181 $ 19 100.0%
Revenues
Grants Received 55,700 28,000 28,030 (30) 100.1%
Recreation Revenue 33,000 50,000 45,054 4,946 90.1%
Total Revenues 88,700 78,000 73,084 4,916 93.7%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 129,700 $ 176,200 $ 171,265 $ 4,935 97.2%
Expenses
Temporary Help/Benefits $ 60,200 $ 60,200 $ 47,753 $ 12,447 79.3%
Program Expenses/Supplies 55,700 55,700 26,232 29,468 47.1%
Total Expenses 115,900 115,900 73,985 41,915 63.8%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 13,800 60,300 - 60,300 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 129,700 $ 176,200 $ 73,985 $ 102,215 42.0%
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - May 2016
CDBG Fund
Revised 92%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 2,100 $ 2,100 $ 87,290 $ (85,190) 4156.7%
Revenues
Grants Received 265,400 272,800 246,403 26,397 90.3%
Interest Earnings - - 158 (158) 0.0%
Total Revenues 265,400 272,800 246,561 26,239 90.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 267,500 $ 274,900 $ 333,851 $ (58,951) 121.4%
Expenses
Closing Cost/Down Payment Program $ 60,000 $ 60,900 $ 60,000 $ 900 98.5%
Connection Community Supply Program 7,400 7,400 4,952 2,448 66.9%
Dover Interfaith Ministry 27,000 27,000 26,928 72 99.7%
MHDC Emergency Home Repair 35,300 35,300 12,989 22,311 36.8%
MHDC Homeowner Rehab 52,900 52,900 39,506 13,394 74.7%
Habitat For Humanity 40,000 40,000 37,047 2,953 92.6%
NCALL Research Inc. - 6,500 5,500 1,000 84.6%
Peoples Place 6,800 6,800 6,722 78 98.9%
Salaries 36,000 36,000 33,360 2,640 92.7%
NSP Expense - - 74,250 (74,250) 0.0%
Total Expenses 265,400 272,800 301,254 (28,454) 110.4%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,100 2,100 - 2,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 267,500 $ 274,900 $ 301,254 $ (26,354) 109.6%
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MONTHLY REPORT
MAY 2016
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Date Range: From 05/01/2016 to 05/31/2016
Incident Run Log Company: All Companies
Dover Fire Department Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
05/01/2016 30046 2016-000398 10:20 400 N DUPONT HWY H False alarm or false call, other 0.3
05/01/2016 30046 2016-000399 11:00 101 N GOVERNORS BLVD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.9
05/01/2016 30046 2016-000400 12:00 1441 N DUPONT HWY Service Call, other 0.5
05/01/2016 30046 2016-000401 12:57 35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/01/2016 30046 2016-000402 15:41 139 S STATE ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.1
05/01/2016 30046 2016-000403 20:32 110 HAMAN DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/02/2016 30046 2016-000404 18:38 SOUTH DUPONT HWY Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0.3
05/02/2016 30046 2016-000405 19:17 9 STATE CIR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
05/03/2016 30046 2016-000406 11:42 Charring Cross Dr Animal rescue 1.0
05/03/2016 30046 2016-000407 11:47 868 S STATE ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/03/2016 30046 2016-000408 16:06 884 WALKER RD A Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.6
05/04/2016 30046 2016-000409 01:23 1200 N DUPONT HWY Central station, malicious false alarm 0.1
05/04/2016 30046 2016-000410 11:44 325 RUSTIC LA Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, other 0.7
05/04/2016 30046 2016-000411 17:41 428 N GOVERNORS AVE Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
05/04/2016 30046 2016-000412 17:57 1200 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
05/05/2016 30046 2016-000413 15:34 1030 FORREST AVE 106 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/05/2016 30046 2016-000414 16:05 1570 N DUPONT HWY 0.1
05/05/2016 30046 2016-000415 19:18 6 LAKEVIEW DR Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.3
05/06/2016 30046 2016-000416 10:09 930 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
05/06/2016 30046 2016-000417 11:20 4 BENNINGTON ST False alarm or false call, other 0.2
05/06/2016 30046 2016-000418 18:13 29 n. new street Building or structure weakened or collapsed 1.4
05/07/2016 30046 2016-000419 02:59 426 S NEW ST Emergency medical service incident, other 0.5
05/07/2016 30046 2016-000420 16:36 17 N AMERICAN AVE 0.3
05/08/2016 30046 2016-000421 16:15 13 GREENWAY SQUARE Overheated motor 0.5
05/08/2016 30046 2016-000422 16:39 203 SHELDRAKE CIRCLE Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
05/09/2016 30046 2016-000423 02:50 44 VIRGINIA AVE Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.5
05/09/2016 30046 2016-000424 04:09 S DUPONT HWY Assist police or other governmental agency 0.4
05/09/2016 30046 2016-000425 20:24 170 HOLMES ST Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.5
05/10/2016 30046 2016-000426 04:18 30 CHATHAM CT Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.3
05/10/2016 30046 2016-000427 09:57 123A Willis road CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.7
05/11/2016 30046 2016-000428 01:17 1 W LOOCKERMAN ST False alarm or false call, other 0.3
05/11/2016 30046 2016-000429 01:20 152 S STATE ST False alarm or false call, other 0.7
05/11/2016 30046 2016-000430 11:19 1035 FORREST AVE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
05/11/2016 30046 2016-000431 16:09 1289 WALKER RD BUILD B Assist police or other governmental agency 1.2
05/12/2016 30046 2016-000432 07:00 209 S STATE ST Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, other 0.3
05/12/2016 30046 2016-000433 07:35 1710 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.5
05/12/2016 30046 2016-000434 08:39 121 W LOOCKERMAN ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/13/2016 30046 2016-000435 00:20 21 BERTRAND DR Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.3
05/13/2016 30046 2016-000436 12:36 3 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD Cooking fire, confined to container 0.1
05/14/2016 30046 2016-000437 14:46 42 BRITTINGHAM DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.2
05/15/2016 30046 2016-000438 06:41 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 1 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.6
05/15/2016 30046 2016-000439 12:58 1175 MCKEE RD Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/15/2016 30046 2016-000440 16:48 23 GREENWAY SQ Overheated motor 0.4
05/15/2016 30046 2016-000441 18:08 86 W. LEBANON ST. Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
05/15/2016 30046 2016-000442 19:23 1131 N DUPONT HWY Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.3
05/15/2016 30046 2016-000443 23:52 1572 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
05/16/2016 30046 2016-000444 09:11 174 MIFFLIN RD Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.6
05/16/2016 30046 2016-000445 13:47 101 BABB DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.0
05/16/2016 30046 2016-000446 15:23 1 N American Ave Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.4
05/16/2016 30046 2016-000447 15:59 1110 Forrest ave Good intent call, other 0.3
05/16/2016 30046 2016-000448 19:19 1300 S FARMVIEW DR K Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.4
05/17/2016 30046 2016-000449 07:54 430 COLLEGE RD 100 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 1.8
05/17/2016 30046 2016-000450 17:25 313 MACARTHUR DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
05/18/2016 30046 2016-000451 08:04 225 SAULSBURY RD System malfunction, other 0.0
05/18/2016 30046 2016-000452 15:53 104 SAULSBURY RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
05/19/2016 30046 2016-000453 01:12 104 SAULSBURY RD System malfunction, other 0.4
05/19/2016 30046 2016-000454 08:40 655 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.4
05/19/2016 30046 2016-000455 12:33 MCKEE RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.6
05/19/2016 30046 2016-000456 12:48 FOREST ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0.1
Date: 06/15/2016 Page: 1 Time:09:25
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
05/19/2016 30046 2016-000458 23:39 11 GREENWAY SQUARE Good intent call, other 0.3
05/20/2016 30046 2016-000459 12:25 1404 FORREST AVE. Outside rubbish fire, other 0.3
05/20/2016 30046 2016-000460 17:45 SUNSET TERRACE Extrication, rescue, other 0.5
05/21/2016 30046 2016-000461 00:50 120 N STATE ST Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
05/21/2016 30046 2016-000462 07:21 1300 S FARMVIEW DR G 0.6
05/21/2016 30046 2016-000463 12:46 1171 BAY RD False alarm or false call, other 0.3
05/21/2016 30046 2016-000464 16:47 60 ROCKFORD CROSSING Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
05/22/2016 30046 2016-000465 18:19 649 VISTA AVE Building fire 1.4
05/23/2016 30046 2016-000466 01:23 SR1 SR1 AND Rt 9 EXIT Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1.3
05/23/2016 30046 2016-000467 05:40 426 S NEW ST Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.5
05/23/2016 30046 2016-000468 12:33 371 MANNERING DR Assist invalid 1.1
05/23/2016 30046 2016-000469 21:35 725 HORSEPOND RD Service Call, other 0.1
05/24/2016 30046 2016-000470 03:55 1200 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
05/24/2016 30046 2016-000471 16:55 245 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.4
05/25/2016 30046 2016-000472 00:00 234 N KIRKWOOD ST Police matter 3.0
05/25/2016 30046 2016-000473 09:19 101 BABB DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/25/2016 30046 2016-000474 12:53 2928 SHARON HILL RD Public service 0.4
05/25/2016 30046 2016-000475 15:18 WOODFORD ST Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.1
05/26/2016 30046 2016-000476 07:37 1200 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
05/26/2016 30046 2016-000477 13:08 35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA Natural vegetation fire, other 0.2
05/26/2016 30046 2016-000478 15:37 35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA Natural vegetation fire, other 0.1
05/27/2016 30046 2016-000479 09:52 N DUPONT HWY & LAKEVIEW DR Vehicle accident, general cleanup 0.3
05/27/2016 30046 2016-000480 13:29 414 FEDERAL ST Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.1
05/27/2016 30046 2016-000481 14:56 121 MCKEE RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.4
05/27/2016 30046 2016-000482 18:11 133 SWEETGUM DR Building fire 1.5
05/27/2016 30046 2016-000483 21:19 1183 WALKER ROAD Natural vegetation fire, other 0.3
05/27/2016 30046 2016-000484 23:35 4225 HAZETTVILLE RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.7
05/29/2016 30046 2016-000485 16:43 WALKER RD & SAULSBURY RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.3
05/29/2016 30046 2016-000486 17:08 60 DEER TRACK LA Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/29/2016 30046 2016-000487 21:11 2020 SHARON HILL RD System malfunction, other 0.3
05/29/2016 30046 2016-000488 21:40 970 WHATCOAT DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.1
05/30/2016 30046 2016-000489 15:57 SALISBURY RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.3
05/30/2016 30046 2016-000490 18:47 160 CONTINENTAL DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/30/2016 30046 2016-000491 22:11 1061 S LITTLE CREEK RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
05/31/2016 30046 2016-000492 01:05 129 PERIWINKLE DR Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 2.4
Total Number of Incidents: 94
Total Length of Incidents: 43.6 Hours
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12:05 PM Robbins Hose Company # 1, Inc.
06/12/16
Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2016
Type Date Num
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
Check 05/08/2016 1562
Check 05/08/2016 1563
Check 05/08/2016 1563
Check 05/08/2016 1563
Check 05/08/2016 1563
Check 05/08/2016 1563
Check 05/08/2016 1568
Check 05/21/2016 1573
Check 05/21/2016 1574
Check 05/21/2016 1575
Total Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
Electricity
Check 05/08/2016 1566
Check 05/21/2016 1576
Total Electricity
Heating Expenses- Gas
Check 05/08/2016 1565
Check 05/08/2016 1565
Total Heating Expenses- Gas
Program Expenses
Check 05/08/2016 1571
Check 05/21/2016 1577
Check 05/21/2016 1579
Check 05/30/2016 1581
Total Program Expenses
Telephone
Check 05/08/2016 1572
Total Telephone
Training & Travel Expenses
Check 05/08/2016 1569
Check 05/08/2016 1570
Check 05/22/2016 1580
Check 05/22/2016 1580
Total Training & Travel Expenses
Uniforms
Check 05/08/2016 1564
Check 05/08/2016 1567
Total Uniforms
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Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2016
Type Date Num
Water/Sewer
Check 05/08/2016 1566
Check 05/08/2016 1566
Check 05/21/2016 1576
Check 05/21/2016 1578
Total Water/Sewer
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
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Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2016
Name
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Dover Automotive
Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Kunkel Auto Supply
Total Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
Electricity
City of Dover Utility
City of Dover Utility
Total Electricity
Heating Expenses- Gas
Chesapeake Utilities
Chesapeake Utilities
Total Heating Expenses- Gas
Program Expenses
Witmer Public Safety
Municipal Emergency Services
Witmer Public Safety
United Electric Supply
Total Program Expenses
Telephone
Verizon Wireless
Total Telephone
Training & Travel Expenses
International Academies of Emergecy Dispa
International Academies of Emergecy Dispa
Delaware State Fire School
Delaware State Fire School
Total Training & Travel Expenses
Uniforms
Carter Knotts
Dover Army-Navy Store
Total Uniforms
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06/12/16
Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2016
Name
Water/Sewer
City of Dover Utility
City of Dover Utility
City of Dover Utility
Sharp Water Culligan
Total Water/Sewer
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
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Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2016
Memo Clr Split
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
Invoice- 11283DEL- Ladder 1 annual service City Fund Account
Invoice- 11303DEL- Ladder 2 annual service City Fund Account
Invoice- 11305DEL- Eng 2 data link junction block replaced City Fund Account
Invoice- 11321DEL- Eng 2 air pressure problem City Fund Account
Invoice-11355DEL- Ladder 1 Inspect steps from damage City Fund Account
Invoice- 11363DEL- E-7 pump packing replaced City Fund Account
Invoice # 793101- guages City Fund Account
Invoice-11262DEL- Eng 6 air leaks.misc repairs City Fund Account
Invoice-11366DEL- Rescue 1 DOT and Service City Fund Account
Ref-56489577- Hyper Wash City Fund Account
Total Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
Electricity
Acct # 44343-32052 City Fund Account
Acct # 44255-31966 City Fund Account
Total Electricity
Heating Expenses- Gas
Acct # 01-72348-3180-1 City Fund Account
Acct # 01-300566-14195-1 City Fund Account
Total Heating Expenses- Gas
Program Expenses
Invoice # 1674383- repair MSA air packs City Fund Account
Invoice-IN1026789-batteries for air packs City Fund Account
Invoice # 1687589- MSA Meter Service Plan City Fund Account
Order # S103413593.001- Circuit Breaker 24OV 60A City Fund Account
Total Program Expenses
Telephone
IPAD charges from 03/21 to 04/20 City Fund Account
Total Telephone
Training & Travel Expenses
EFD recert- Alex Carrow-2026458 City Fund Account
Fire CDE Quiz- Gregory Parsell- 346768 City Fund Account
Invoice # 16-2603- Basuc F/F Skills City Fund Account
Invoice # 16-2724- NREMT Transition/DVFA Seminar City Fund Account
Total Training & Travel Expenses
Uniforms
Reimbursement for uniform shirt purchase City Fund Account
Uniform pants for Knotts City Fund Account
Total Uniforms
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Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2016
Memo Clr Split
Water/Sewer
Acct # 44345-32054 City Fund Account
Acct # 44341-32050 City Fund Account
Acct # 44253-31964 City Fund Account
Invoice-1848197 City Fund Account
Total Water/Sewer
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
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Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2016
Amount Balance
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
12,230.57 12,230.57
12,268.83 24,499.40
749.73 25,249.13
837.39 26,086.52
238.29 26,324.81
1,239.92 27,564.73
39.58 27,604.31
7,759.33 35,363.64
2,555.75 37,919.39
131.53 38,050.92
Total Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance 38,050.92 38,050.92
Electricity
2,722.87 2,722.87
406.93 3,129.80
Total Electricity 3,129.80 3,129.80
Heating Expenses- Gas
740.22 740.22
152.82 893.04
Total Heating Expenses- Gas 893.04 893.04
Program Expenses
147.34 147.34
66.16 213.50
1,335.00 1,548.50
234.97 1,783.47
Total Program Expenses 1,783.47 1,783.47
Telephone
300.20 300.20
Total Telephone 300.20 300.20
Training & Travel Expenses
50.00 50.00
5.00 55.00
750.00 805.00
170.00 975.00
Total Training & Travel Expenses 975.00 975.00
Uniforms
49.90 49.90
112.65 162.55
Total Uniforms 162.55 162.55
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Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2016
Amount Balance
Water/Sewer
59.50 59.50
5.00 64.50
23.98 88.48
125.00 213.48
Total Water/Sewer 213.48 213.48
Total Expense 45,508.46 45,508.46
Net Ordinary Income -45,508.46 -45,508.46
Net Income -45,508.46 -45,508.46
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FY 15-16 City Funded Account Balance Sheet
ACCOUNT BUDGET SPENT BALANCE
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance $ 85,300.00 $ 154,177.61 $ (68,877.61)
Building Maintenace Supplies $ 1,500.00 $ 185.32 $ 1,314.68
Command Vehicle $ 50,000.00 $ 46,973.93 $ 3,026.07
Contractual Services $ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00
Electricity $ 45,000.00 $ 37,761.42 $ 7,238.58
Gasoline $ 20,000.00 $ 9,896.47 $ 10,103.53
Heating Expenses- Gas $ 16,000.00 $ 10,188.31 $ 5,811.69
Medical Supplies $ 1,000.00 $ 615.22 $ 384.78
Office Supplies $ 2,000.00 $ 997.96 $ 1,002.04
Other Equipment Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 737.39 $ 1,262.61
Program Expenses $ 37,000.00 $ 31,350.39 $ 5,649.61
Radio Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 967.40 $ 1,032.60
Safety & Security $ 1,500.00 $ 26.30 $ 1,473.70
Small Tools $ 4,500.00 $ 561.44 $ 3,938.56
Telephone $ 10,000.00 $ 7,625.01 $ 2,374.99
Training & Travel $ 10,000.00 $ 3,190.00 $ 6,810.00
Uniforms & Firefighting Gear $ 30,000.00 $ 5,685.70 $ 24,314.30
Water/ Sewer $ 3,000.00 $ 1,359.63 $ 1,640.37
Balance as of 05/31/16
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Paul M. Bernat 400 South Queen Street
Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
F.B.I.N.A. 302-736-7111
Fax: 302-672-1842
July 11, 2016
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Member of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of May
2016:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through May 31st, numbered 17,818, this is an increase of 3,112
complaints over the same period last year.
20,000 17,818
14,936 14,500 14,706
13,764
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
6 5 5
4 4 4 4
4 3 3 3
2 1
0 0 0 0 0
0
Burglary Robbery Rape Homicide Sudden Death
Cases Reported in May Cases Cleared In May Cases Cleared from Previous Months
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DRUGS, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME SECTION (DVOC) SEIZURES
Along with the drug seizures below, the DVOC also recovered $3,878.00 USD during the month of May.
6,000.00 3,897.92
4,000.00
2,000.00 63.4 1 3 2.53
0.00
Marijuana Cocaine Ectasy (Doses) Oxycodone Heroin
(Doses)
GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES
4 3
2
2 1 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
CI DVOC PATROL SEU
HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING – SAFE STREETS ENFORCEMENT & CADETS
SAFE STREETS ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 12
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0
ASSIST OTHER 50
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 91 CADETS CONTACTS
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 42 PARKING 62
LOUD MUSIC 0 DCO’S 82
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 7 OPEN CONTAINER 15
PARKING VIOLATIONS 16 LOUD NOISE 1
PEDDLER 0 LEWDNESS 0
MEETINGS 138 OTHER 4
CURFEW CHECKS 120 BUSINESS CONTACTS 97
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 0 LIBRARY CHECKS 3
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 16 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 71
WARNINGS 8 SPECIAL EVENT 6
FUGITIVE 10 TOTAL CONTACTS 341
DCO 1
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 511
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TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 6,812 traffic citations through this reporting period, this is an increase of 1,429
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
8,000
7,225
6,857 6,654 6,812
7,000
6,000 5,383
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through May 31st, the Dover Police investigated 751 traffic crashes, an increase of 22 crashes investigated
during the same period last year.
900
842
850
802
800
758 751
750 729
700
650
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
911 Center
During the month of May, the Dover Police Department handled a total of 9,153 calls averaging 296 calls
per day. Dispatchers handled 2,245 on the 911 wireless lines, 523 on the 911 landlines, and 168 on the
Voice Over Internet Protocol lines, the remaining 6,217 were administrative calls.
24%
6%
68%
2%
911 Wireless 911 Landline VoIP Administrative
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CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through May 31st, we issued 2,920 city ordinance summons, an increase of 269 summonses for the same
period last year. Note: Of those summonses issued in May, 18 DCO’s were issued for handicapped parking
violations and 5 for fire lane parking violations, 139 for false alarms (96, for 1-2 alarms, 41, for 3-5 alarms,
2, for 6-9 alarms, 0, for 10-15 alarms, and 0, for 16 or more alarms) and 15 for noise violations 6, for
vehicle violations and 9, for residence violations).
3,500 3,177 3,038
2,736 2,837 2,920
3,000 2,651
2,500 2,003
1,812
2,000 1,586 1,420
1,500
1,000
500
0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
ISSUED 3,177 3,038 2,837 2,651 2,920
PAID 2,736 1,812 2,003 1,586 1,420
SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/MAY
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 0
TIER 2 17 1,581 16 3
TIER 3 11 1,323 34 0
ACTIVE SEX OFFENDERS THAT RESIDE IN THE CITY OF DOVER (please note, Tier 1
offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
200 190
185
180
160
140
120
100 91 88
80
60
40
20
0
APRIL MAY
TIER 2 190 185
TIER 3 91 88
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(Please note, Tier 1 offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and activities
in the City of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul M. Bernat
Chief of Police
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