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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
JUNE 8, 2015 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
REVISED TO INCLUDE NEW ITEM NO. 9 - SETTING OF ELECTRIC RATES AND TARIFFS
OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.)
THE “OPEN FORUM” SEGMENT IS PROVIDED TO EXTEND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
TO SHARE THEIR QUESTIONS, THOUGHTS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS, AND COMPLAINTS. DISCUSSION OF
ANY ITEM APPEARING ON THE AGENDA AS A PUBLIC HEARING IS PROHIBITED DURING THE OPEN
FORUM AS AN OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED DURING CONSIDERATION OF THAT ITEM. CITIZEN
COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES. COUNCIL IS PROHIBITED FROM TAKING ACTION
SINCE THEY ARE NOT IN OFFICIAL SESSION; HOWEVER, THEY MAY SCHEDULE SUCH ITEMS AS REGULAR
AGENDA ITEMS AND ACT UPON THEM IN THE FUTURE.
INVOCATION BY CHAPLAIN WALLACE DIXON
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN HUTCHISON
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 MAY 26, 2015
2. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - DR. WILLIAM N. JOHNSTON AND MRS. SUSAN S. JOHNSTON
3. PROCLAMATION - FLAG DAY AND FLAG WEEK
4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
A. NO. 2015-10 - PROPOSING INCLUSION OF MAPLE GLEN INTO THE KENT COUNTY STORM
WATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
B. NO. 2015-11 - PROPOSING INCLUSION OF FOX HALL WEST ADDITION INTO THE KENT
COUNTY STORM WATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
C. NO. 2015-12 - PROPOSING VACATING AND ABANDONING HARMONY LANE
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5. PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-02 - REZONING
REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 801 NORTH STATE STREET
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE COUNCIL
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2015. ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015 THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DEFERRED THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON THIS ITEM PENDING CITY COUNCIL'S DECISION
ON ORDINANCE #2015-01. ON APRIL 13, 2015, A PUBLIC HEARING WAS SCHEDULED FOR THIS
TIME AND PLACE. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
A. #2015-02 - REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 801 NORTH STATE STREET,
OWNED BY 801 GOLD COAST, LLC (LUTHER D. SHANK III). THE PROPERTY IS
CURRENTLY ZONED RG-3 (GROUP HOUSING ZONE) AND THE PROPOSED ZONING IS C-2A
(LIMITED CENTRAL COMMERCIAL ZONE).
(TAX PARCEL: ED-05-068.09-01-13.00-000; PLANNING REFERENCE Z-15-01; 3RD COUNCIL DISTRICT)
(PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE REZONING REQUEST)
6. PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-08 - REZONING
REQUEST FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 605, 625, 635, 645, AND 655 BAY ROAD AND 400
HASLET STREET
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE
COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2015. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
A. #2015-08 - REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 605, 625, 635, 645, AND
655 BAY ROAD AND 400 HASLET STREET, OWNED BY BLUE HEN CC, LLC, READ
STREET, LLC, AND BLUE HEN APT, LLC. THE CURRENT AND PROPOSED ZONES ARE AS
FOLLOWS:
ADDRESS CURRENT AND PROPOSED ZONES
605 BAY ROAD CURRENTLY ZONED: RM-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE)
SUBJECT TO SWPOZ (SOURCE WATER PROTECTION OVERLAY
ZONE)
PROPOSED ZONE: SC-2 (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER)
AND RG-2 (GENERAL RESIDENCE) SUBJECT TO SWPOZ
(SOURCE WATER PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE)
625, 635, 645 BAY ROAD CURRENTLY ZONED: SC-3 (REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER)
PROPOSED ZONE: SC-2 (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER)
655 BAY ROAD CURRENTLY ZONED: SC-3 (REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER)
(12.82 AND 23.16 AC) PROPOSED ZONE: SC-2 (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER)
AND RG-2 (GENERAL RESIDENCE)
655 BAY ROAD (0.93 AC) CURRENTLY ZONED: SC-3 (REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER)
PROPOSED ZONE: SC-2 (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER)
655 BAY ROAD (13.21 AC) CURRENTLY ZONED: SC-3 (REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER)
SUBJECT TO SWPOZ (SOURCE WATER PROTECTION OVERLAY
ZONE)
PROPOSED ZONE: SC-2 (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER)
AND RG-2 (GENERAL RESIDENCE) SUBJECT TO SWPOZ
(SOURCE WATER PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE)
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6. PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-08 - REZONING
REQUEST FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 605, 625, 635, 645, AND 655 BAY ROAD AND 400
HASLET STREET (CONTINUED)
A. #2015-08 - REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 605, 625, 635, 645, AND
655 BAY ROAD AND 400 HASLET STREET, OWNED BY BLUE HEN CC, LLC, READ
STREET, LLC, AND BLUE HEN APT, LLC. THE CURRENT AND PROPOSED ZONES ARE AS
FOLLOWS:
ADDRESS CURRENT AND PROPOSED ZONES
655 BAY ROAD (3.09 AC) CURRENTLY ZONED: SC-3 (REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER)
SUBJECT TO SWPOZ (SOURCE WATER PROTECTION OVERLAY
ZONE)
PROPOSED ZONE: SC-2 (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER)
SUBJECT TO SWPOZ (SOURCE WATER PROTECTION OVERLAY
ZONE)
400 HASLET STREET CURRENTLY ZONED: RM-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE)
PROPOSED ZONE: RG-2 (GENERAL RESIDENCE)
(Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.00-01-19.00-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.02-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.03-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.04-000;
ED-05-077.00-01-19.05-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.06-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.07-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.08-000;
ED-05-077.00-01-19.09-000; ED-05-077.00-01-01.00-000; Second Council District; Planning Reference: Z-15-02)
(PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE REZONING REQUEST)
7. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 742 SLAUGHTER STREET, OWNED BY JOE BURDEN, JR.
8. PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND BUDGET
9. SETTING OF ELECTRIC RATES AND TARIFFS
(STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ELECTRIC RATES AND TARIFFS)
10. PRESENTATION - PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL REPORT
* 11. MONTHLY REPORTS - APRIL 2015
A. CITY ASSESSOR’S REPORT
B. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
C. CITY PLANNER’S REPORT
D. CONTROLLER/TREASURER’S BUDGET REPORT
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE REPORT
F. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT (MARCH AND APRIL)
G. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
* 12. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (DEFERRED DURING THE MEETING OF MAY 26, 2015)
A. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
A-1. M. MILFORD CALDWELL, JR. (APPOINTED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT)
A-2. ANN BAKER HORSEY (APPOINTED BY CHAIRPERSON)
B. UTILITY COMMITTEE - SCOTT W. COLE (APPOINTED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT)
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* 13. REAPPOINTMENT - RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
A. DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION - LOIS J. DUNNING - FIVE (5) YEAR
TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 16, 2020
14. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCES
THE FIRST READING IS OFFERED ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED ORDINANCES. FINAL
ACTION BY COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCES
ON JUNE 22, 2015. COPIES OF ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OR CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE.
A. #2015-10 - NOTIFICATION OF TAX RATE INCREASE OVER THE ROLLED BACK TAX RATE
[REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 22 DELAWARE CODE SECTION 1105(B)]
B. #2015-11 - FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 CITY OF DOVER BUDGET ORDINANCES
15. FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-09, WITH STAFF AMENDMENT #1 (SA#1)
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE
COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 26, 2015. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
A. #2015-09, WITH STAFF AMENDMENT #1 (SA#1), AMENDING CHAPTER 62 - LAW
ENFORCEMENT, ARTICLE II - POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHAPTER 106 - TRAFFIC AND
VEHICLES, ARTICLE III - STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING, DIVISION 2 - METERED
PARKING, AND APPENDIX F - FEES AND FINES
16. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
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TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on May 26, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis,
Mr. Hosfelt, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Bernat, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Koenig,
Mrs. Townshend, Fire Chief Hall, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell.
Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at 7:36 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. Austin Auen, 14 Vessel Court, Felton, Delaware, stated that he is the new chairperson for the
newly reformed Youth Advisory Committee and shared his excitement to be working for the youth
of the City to make things a little safer and more fun for them. He stated that he works hard at
everything he does and will make sure that the job gets done and the youth in the City are heard.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Auen stated that approximately eight (8) to 10 individuals were
serving on the Committee.
Mr. Richard Smith, President, Delaware National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People (NAACP), stated that he had come to ask Council, the Police Chief and the Mayor to
consider cameras for police officers. He stated that Mayor Dennis Williams, City of Wilmington,
would be obtaining more than 300 cameras for Wilmington police officers, Col. Nathaniel McQueen
of the Delaware State Police would be obtaining over 400 cameras, and the New Castle County
Police would be getting an additional 300 cameras. Mr. Smith felt that it was time for Dover to
acknowledge that cameras were needed on its officers, stating that the public and police officers need
to be safe and that cameras tell the truth. He indicated that they were also asking for special
prosecutors in certain incidents involving law enforcement and the citizens of Dover. Mr. Smith
felt that the Attorney General's office sometimes seems to be biased to the community and expressed
the desire for a prosecutor who is independent, that no one can dictate to, and who can come up with
the right answer. He stated that the police or the citizen may be wrong and the truth was wanted.
Mr. Smith expressed the desire for a good relationship between the City and the black community.
Referring to a video of the arrest of Lateef Dickerson that was released by the Dover Police
Department on May 7, 2015, Mr. Smith stated that this matter had put Dover in the spotlight, and
this was being talked about in Detroit and New York, noting that he had received many phone calls
related to this matter. He indicated that he and Mr. La Mar Gunn, President of the Central Delaware
Branch of the NAACP, had been working to keep peace in Dover, and he felt it was time for the City
to negotiate with them.
Mr. Smith stated that he would like to have the numbers on stop and frisk incidents for blacks,
whites, Hispanics, women, etc. He expressed the need to know the truth about what was happening
in Dover. Mr. Smith stated that there would be a protest in Dover on June 6, 2015 which would
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unite everyone to look at Dover, Wilmington, Seaford, etc. He expressed his belief that Council was
willing to make a change in Dover and that Dover is not a country town anymore but an urban city
and should be treated this way. Mr. Smith stated that members should talk about how to find jobs
for poor blacks and whites in the community and that there could not be one (1) set of laws for one
(1) person and a different set for another. Mr. Smith stated that he would be looking for the Council
President, Mayor, and City Council to call them to the table to talk about cameras and policies that
would not favor one (1) thing and would protect both citizens and the police.
In response to Mr. Sudler’s request to elaborate on the protest that was planned on June 6, 2015,
Mr. Smith stated various groups, including the Nation of Islam Muslim Temple of Wilmington,
would be uniting for a news conference, and these groups were coming together to say that the
problem is not just in Dover but is in Wilmington, Laurel, Middletown, Seaford, etc. Mr. Smith felt
that blacks’ problems had been going on too long that they are hardworking people. He
acknowledged that there are problems in the community, but with a black unemployment rate of
25%, or 18% beyond the national numbers, there is a problem. Mr. Smith stated that lack of the right
education, kids being kicked out of school, and lack of re-entry programs for those coming back into
the community cause a lot of problems. He stated the goal to call on black men to stand up and be
men, speak, and take care of their children. Mr. Smith expressed the goal to go to the community
and discuss issues such as black-on-black crime or police killing them and saying that it is an
accident.
Dr. Joe Burden, Jr. advised members that he has been a citizen of the City Dover his entire life, with
the exception of leaving periodically to teach in different states. He indicated that he was currently
taking over the business of his father, Mr. Joe Burden, Sr., who was a long-term businessman who
owned over 70 properties in the City.
Dr. Burden advised members that when his father passed away in October 2014, he was notified by
the City that they would like to meet with him. He and Ms. Altoria Turnage, his property manager,
met with Mayor Christiansen and City staff during the first week in November 2014;
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager; Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community
Development; Ms. Kay Sass, Public Information Officer, and Mr. Tim Taraila, Inspector III, were
present, along with himself and his property manager. At this meeting, he was asked by Mr. Koenig
what he planned to do with the properties that his father owned. Dr. Burden indicated that he was
shocked to be asked this since he did not know that there was a protocol to call in a family when
somebody passed away; however, he understood Mr. Koenig’s perspective in wanting to understand
what he planned to do with the properties because there were a number of them. Dr. Burden
indicated that he explained that he was interested in renovating the properties to provide affordable
quality houses for people in the downtown area or other areas who cannot who cannot afford
homeownership. He stated that he was not against the Downtown Development District; however,
he had a problem when people within the community are exploited for the advantage of the project,
and when the corporate dollar is put over those who have been paying taxes for 30 years and have
been homeowners in the City for 30 years.
Dr. Burden explained that a business plan was developed and initiated at the meeting with
Mrs. Townshend and Mr. Koenig in regard to renovating the properties. A property on Kirkwood
Street was to be the first project, with a timeline from November 2014 to February 2015, and the
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next property was also on Kirkwood Street. It was indicated that the whole objective was to focus
primarily on properties in the Downtown Dover Development District. Dr. Burden stated that he did
not want to be a cause of people not wanting to invest in the City, he wanted to change the
perception that people had about the Burden estate, and he thought that the whole goal was to make
Dover a better place. Dr. Burden stated that they had agreed with the business plan and he informed
the City that he would be paying taxes. He stated that 12 properties were reviewed at the meeting
and he went along with each individual property. Dr. Burden stated that utilities and taxes were paid
on these properties, electrical engineers inspected the properties, services were activated and all 12
properties were renovated, with only an inspection from the City remaining. He was paying taxes
from November, December, and January. Dr. Burden stated that he then began receiving emails that
were directed from Mrs. Townshend regarding properties the sale of properties.
Council President Slavin requested Mr. Burden to hold the balance of his comments for the public
hearing later in the meeting.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Sudler and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 4, 2015
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of May 4, 2015 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 11, 2015
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 11, 2015were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
PROCLAMATION - NEUROSCIENCE NURSES WEEK
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, neuroscience nurses are a vital and indispensable component in the safety and quality
of care for patients with brain and nervous system disorders; and
WHEREAS, patients rely on the skills, knowledge and expertise of neuroscience nurses, who have
a tradition of working toward patient safety and improving the quality of patient care. Some of their
duties include monitoring neurological exams, administering medications, and speaking with
providers on patients’ progress; and
WHEREAS, neuroscience nurses work in diverse, challenging, and rewarding environments, such
as hospitals, outpatient clinics and intensive rehabilitation units. Regardless of the setting in which
they serve, all neuroscience nurses play a vital part in helping this delicate patient population; and
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WHEREAS, their commitment is evident in that they have chosen a role that requires extra
education and knowledge to provide the best possible care. More quality neuroscience nurses will
be needed in the future to meet the increasingly complex needs of health care consumers in this
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 18th – 25th, 2015 as NEUROSCIENCE NURSES WEEK
in the City of Dover and encourage all citizens to celebrate neuroscience nurses’ accomplishments
and show their appreciation, not just during this week but at every opportunity throughout the year.
On behalf of himself and the members of City Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the
proclamation to Dr. James Mills, Chief of Neurosurgery, Bayhealth Medical Center. Dr. Mills
expressed appreciation for recognizing the important work that neuroscience nurses do at Bayhealth
Medical Center and all of the other organizations within the community. He noted that those who
have suffered neurologic conditions and their family members know that it requires an entire
community to assist them and thanked Council, the Mayor, and everyone in the City of Dover for
the support that they had given to patients over the past few years.
WAIVER REQUEST FOR LENGTH OF DEAD-END STREET (CUL-DE-SAC) AND
ABANDONMENT OF RECORDED RIGHT-OF-WAY - NORTHGATE CENTER
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that a subdivision application for the Stover Professional Campus was submitted to the Planning
Commission in 2005. Referring to the plan for Lands of South Bay Road, LLC - North Gate Center,
she explained that the property, which is located on Bay Road just south of the Blue Hen Mall,
became bank owned; however, there is now a potential buyer for the lots on the south side of the
property. With the development plan the new buyer has for these lots, the southern side of Krisko
Circle that was platted as part of the record plan is no longer needed and would be abandoned. The
northern part of Krisko Circle would end in a cul-de-sac and would serve the remaining lots.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the request was to abandon a right-of-way, which was platted
but not improved or dedicated, and to waive the 450-foot maximum length for a cul-de-sac to allow
for an 883-foot cul-de-sac.
Mrs. Townshend explained that this request was reviewed by the Planning Commission on
May 18, 2015 and, following a public hearing where no members of the public spoke in opposition,
the Planning Commission unanimously recommended the abandonment and the extension of the
dead-end cul-de-sac to 883 feet. She advised members that such requests typically are reviewed by
the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee; however, since appointments to that Committee
were deferred during the City Council meeting held on May 11, 2015, the request was being
presented directly to City Council. She assured members that no public hearing was required.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Townshend indicated that the turning radius provided would
meet Fire Department requirements.
Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve
the waiver request to allow the project to exceed the maximum length of a dead-end street and
to abandon the recorded right-of-way for a portion of Krisko Circle. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 742 SLAUGHTER STREET, OWNED BY JOE BURDEN, JR.
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of
the Dangerous Building Ordinance at 742 Slaughter Street, owned by Joe Burden, Jr. Members were
advised that the property is part of the estate of Mr. Joe Burden, Sr. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend,
Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members that there are three (3) units
on the subject property; Units A and B are in the building in the front of the property and Unit C is
a separate building at the rear of the property. She noted that there is a small accessory structure on
the property as well. Mrs. Townshend advised members that this property has had 42 code
enforcement cases since 2001, including both interior and exterior code violations such as electrical
and structural issues, junked vehicles in the yard, junk and debris in the yard, grass violations, and
parking on the grass. Units A and B were registered as vacant by staff and the fee had not been paid.
Units A and B were condemned by City staff on September 9, 2010 due to structural and electrical
concerns.
Mrs. Townshend indicated that there was a period of time when utilities were established in
Mr. Joe Burden, Sr.’s name. While the units were condemned, people were periodically found living
in them, which led to a case for not having an active rental permit and a rental permit could not be
issued because the units were condemned. Unit C was condemned by City staff on February 2, 2015
due to lack of a primary heat source, cooking source, and a failed septic system. Mrs. Townshend
noted that the rear building is on a septic system, not on the City sewer. She informed members that
there is a $250 unpaid vacant building charge on the property. Mrs. Townshend stated that the
property was being brought forward as unfit for habitation and a threat to general welfare. There
were multiple code violations and the buildings are unoccupied.
Mrs. Townshend advised those members of Council who were newly sworn in that Chapter 22 of
the Dover Code, Article 11, Section 22-381, contains 13 criteria that lend themselves to being a
definition of a dangerous building and that whenever staff provides a dangerous building
presentation, members are advised which of the criteria in the code that it meets. Mrs. Townshend
reviewed a presentation depicting the condition of the structures (Exhibit #1).
Staff recommended that City Council take the following action for property located at 742 Slaughter
Street: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous; 2) order the
property repaired or demolished by June 26, 2015 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk;
3) order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the structures if not completed
by the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council; and 4) order the City Manager,
with the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged
against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to
the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law
against the owner.
Mr. Sudler inquired what the code states regarding the allotted time frame for curing a defective unit
when there is new ownership. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that the code is silent on the
issue of ownership. She stated that there had been quite a few cases in the past where properties had
transferred multiple times and the defects had not been corrected. Mrs. Townshend explained that
when something is brought forward as a dangerous building, it is because of the condition of the
building and the effect that it has on the surrounding area, including safety concerns.
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Mr. Sudler asked how long Dr. Joe Burden, Jr. was given to cure the defective conditions once he
became the new owner. Mrs. Townshend stated that the front building was condemned in
September 2010. She indicated that on February 2, 2015 staff inspected the rear building and found
it was not habitable, noting that this was in the middle of winter and there was no heat, no kitchen,
and no functioning septic. The structural report indicated that it was not intended as a residence.
Units A and B had been in that condition since 2010. It was Mrs. Townshend’s belief that the first
letter issued to Dr. Joe Burden, Jr. was sent on March 17, 2015, noting that Mr. Burden, Sr. passed
away in October 2014. She stated that the issues regarding dangerous buildings are related to the
condition of the building and the hazard they pose to the safety of the surrounding area.
In response to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Townshend confirmed that if the owner decided to demolish the
building at his cost, he would still own the land and could apply for whatever is necessary to rebuild
or build another structure on the property.
Mr. Neil inquired if this would be without prejudice. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that the
clean hands ordinance applies to anybody pulling a permit in the City. She explained that the City
cannot issue a building permit if there are delinquent taxes, utility fees, or other fees owed to the
City. The owner could build on the land if he met the conditions of the clean hands ordinance.
Mr. Neil inquired if there would be a lien on the property to pay for the demolition if the City
demolishes the property. Mrs. Townshend confirmed that there would, noting that asbestos
abatement may be required. She advised members that there had been cases in the City where
demolition costs exceeded the value of the land due to the cost associated with asbestos abatement.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend stated that there were two (2) separate, unconnected
buildings on the property, as well as an accessory shed. She reiterated that Units A and B are in one
(1) building, with one (1) unit upstairs and another unit downstairs, and Unit C is not connected.
Mr. Anderson stated his feeling that it appeared that Units A and B could be repaired in the next 30
days, but Unit C looked as though it needed to be demolished.
Mr. Hare inquired why Units A and B had not been taken down if they were condemned in 2010.
Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that the property owner had indicated that he was planning to
make repairs. She explained that staff had been bringing forward buildings in priority order and
there were other buildings that were in worse condition than this one. Mrs. Townshend stated that
staff had been performing routine inspections to make sure that the building stayed secure; however,
she confirmed that it had not been brought up to code.
Mr. Hare suggested that, should the owner state tonight that he could bring the building up to code
within the next 60 - 120 days and make it habitable, waiting three (3) or four (4) months would not
be a problem since the City had waited five (5) years. He concurred with Mr. Anderson that it might
not be worth putting money in to do the work required for Unit C, including fixing the septic.
Mrs. Townshend stated that a structural engineering report provided to staff last week indicated that
there were a number of structural corrections that needed to be made in accordance with
recommendations of the structural engineer, noting that these were not small concerns.
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Mr. Hare suggested that it would be fair to allow 90 days or an agreed upon time to fix those things,
especially since Mr. Burden had indicated that 12 buildings had been brought up to where they
needed to be.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Townshend stated that 374 buildings were registered as vacant
in the City of Dover. Mr. Hutchison stated that Council should keep informed and involved on this,
noting that City inspectors are maxed out on what they can do daily to keep up. In addition, he
questioned whether a property owner is required to submit a business or finance plan to the City so
that it can be known whether they are capable of making the repairs when they have reached the
stage that Dr. Burden had reached.
In response, Mrs. Townshend stated that there was no such requirement. She indicated that the
challenge is the clean hands ordinance, and delinquent taxes and utility accounts. Staff had not been
able to allow the issuance of new rental permits or building permits for buildings that were not
deemed to be dangerous, or to allow Dr. Burden to move tenants into the existing properties he
owns, because of the delinquencies that are involved.
Mr. Hutchison inquired if the building being discussed was up to date on taxes or in arrears.
Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that this property was not current on payments.
Mr. Sudler inquired how much of the total amount due for taxes for all of the properties owned by
Dr. Burden had been paid in good faith or satisfied. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that he did not
have that information with him; however, the delinquency list for the current year had 64 entries
totaling approximately $25,000 in delinquent taxes under Joe Burden, Jr., as well as an additional
$27,000 plus demolition liens that had not been satisfied. Mr. Koenig stated that there was also an
additional property listed under Joe W. and Georgianna S. Burden.
Mr. Slavin reminded members that the initiative to address dangerous buildings came from the
community, explaining that the people who live in these neighborhoods stated that the City needed
to toughen up and get serious about this. He felt that the City had done this over the last number of
years and indicated that this was the moment where the rubber hits the road.
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Bob Robinson, 52 Ann Avenue, stated that he is a resident of Dover and works for Mr. Burden,
who took him in and gave him a job when he was a homeless veteran. He indicated that he had been
building and repairing homes for 35 years. Mr. Robinson stated that he had spoken with Scott
Engineering in regard to the property in question and reviewed a game plan for this property. He
stated that some of the repairs they had spoken about were already in the process; however, work was
then stopped because of the lack of a permit, which was being denied because of taxes.
Mr. Robinson advised that there was no problem with bringing the property up to code, reiterating
that they had already completed 12 properties. He stated that many of the inspectors had indicated
that the work he had done was often more than required. Mr. Robinson advised that he would be
able to make the repairs within the allotted time if they were able to get the permits, noting that it
could probably be taken care of in less than 90-days. He expressed his opinion that the home would
be salvageable, and reiterated that they developed a very good game plan with Scott Engineering.
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Mr. Robinson stated that they had requested that Unit C be used only for storage of materials for
other jobs within the community. Based on his 35 years of experience, Mr. Robinson knew that the
building was not salvageable but felt it would be fine for the storage of materials for upgrades for
other properties. He asked that members take into account the desire to make these apartments and
places livable.
Dr. Joe Burden, Jr. stated that they had been very proactive, having met with Council and the Mayor
every two (2) weeks from October 2014 to February 2015, and were cognizant of what was being
done; however, around March 17, 2015 he was bombarded with bad news from the City. During that
week, he received a call to meet with Mr. Koenig, who put a price tag on the table and said he must
pay $40,000 a month for the next three (3) months and he would be out of his father’s debt.
Dr. Burden stated that he was told that if he did not sign he would be denied services, and he was
upset because he felt there was not due process. Dr. Burden stated that they had paid $32,000 since
October 2014 for utilities for different properties. He stated that his father was forced to pay $16,000
and his lights at his house were turned off because the City had consolidated all the tenants and
buildings and put it all on him. Dr. Burden stated that he had paid off the $16,000. He stated that
City staff indicated that they would work with him and he informed them that he was still in probate.
Dr. Burden stated that he did not have a problem with paying taxes and was not trying to duck them,
noting that his father had held these properties for the last 30 years. He stated that Mr. Koenig had
advised him that if he did not pay the taxes or sign the agreement by June 30, 2015, he would be
forced to sell all of his houses through a monitions sale. Dr. Burden advised members that during
that time Mr. Koenig stopped his services, which stagnated his business to significant effect. He
stated that people from all over Dover had been calling him, including those who have had problems
going into these houses with kids. Dr. Burden indicated that he was not given due process or made
cognizant that this was going to happen until the meeting when Mr. Koenig gave him the ultimatum
regarding termination of services. He stated that he pushed the piece of paper away and said he
would not sign it because at that point he had not received any document or anything in writing. He
informed members that he was going to pay; however, Ms. Kay Sass, Public Affairs/Emergency
Management Coordinator, gave him a document that Friday that said that $105,000 was owed and
by the time he met with Mr. Koenig on Monday, he was told that there was an error in the previous
paperwork and the amount owed was $125,000. Dr. Burden stated that wanted to know how it went
up $20,000 from Friday to Monday. He indicated that the numbers were not correct, he was not
given any remedies or due process, and there was still an ultimatum that his properties would be shut
down.
Dr. Burden expressed his opinion that the house should not be demolished. He stated that on
March 17, 2015, after he received a letter from Mr. Koenig and his services were denied, he received
two (2) letters from Mrs. Townshend regarding houses to be demolished. He explained that the
house located at 128 South Queen Street was supposed to be discussed during the current Council
meeting as well; however, it was removed from the agenda because thousands of dollars had been
spent on structural engineers. Dr. Burden indicated that countless resources were spent refurbishing
this house and that anyone who wanted to take a look at what they were doing could ride down
Queen Street and view several properties.
In response to Mr. Hare’s previous question regarding the length of time that this matter had taken,
Dr. Burden stated that his father had several structural engineering reports done on this property.
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It was indicated in the structural engineering report that the engineer had performed an inspection
on this same property in 2011 and found it to be structurally sound. Dr. Burden stated that at some
point the City required him to do another inspection, and he found that this had occurred at several
properties, noting that he was required to get a structural engineer for 128 South Queen Street and
there was already a structural engineering report on file and on record.
Dr. Burden stated that they were proactively trying to repair homes in a timely manner. He indicated
that his whole goal and objective was to help people in Dover that need houses, noting that not
everyone can afford to buy a home or wants one. Dr. Burden stated his understanding that this was
a high emphasis, target area in the City and expressed his feeling that he was being targeted in this
area. Dr. Burden stated that he is only one (1) person and if he receives five (5) dangerous building
violations in one (1) day and only appears for one (1) of them, he was being very proactive. He
requested that Council allow 120 days to make this property available.
Dr. Burden expressed the desire to remedy the relationship between the inspectors, the City of
Dover, himself, and other people in the community, as it was his understanding that other people felt
the same way. He reiterated that he did not have a problem paying taxes, but was not given a choice.
He stated that in the meeting he was told that he must sign and at that time he did not even know that
the debt was $120,000.
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Sudler asked Dr. Burden what amount was owed on Units A and B. Responding, Dr. Burden
indicated that it was $442. Mr. Sudler inquired if this could be paid by June 30, 2015 and
Dr. Burden stated that he would pay it the following morning.
Mrs. Townshend explained that under the clean hands ordinance, the City can issue a permit for
repairs to a dangerous building and that the taxes owed on this property was not the issue tonight.
Dr. Burden stated that this is an issue when the City stops a person who can bring money to the City.
Mr. Anderson moved to accept staff’s recommendation on Unit C and that it be declared a dangerous
building and repaired or demolished by June 26, 2015 in accordance with the process recommended
by staff, seconded by Mr. Neil.
Mr. Hare questioned if Unit C could be totally gutted and turned into a storage building for Units A
and B. Responding, Mrs. Townshend noted that Mr. Robinson had mentioned using it as a storage
building for the work being done on other properties, and this would not be permitted because it is
located in a general residence zone. She explained that it could be repaired as a shed or accessory
structure for use for the building on the property. She wished to make this clear for the record since
this can be an issue when businesses are being run in residential zones.
Mr. Anderson stated that he was sympathetic to Dr. Burden and intended to support giving him time
to repair Units A and B. He stated that, from a fiscal point of view, the City has a very limited
amount of money for dangerous property demolition and it had been Council’s habit to use this
money for property owners who are ignoring the City or cannot be found. Mr. Anderson felt it
would be a waste of money and limited resources to use it on properties that can and will be repaired.
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He indicated that the reason for his motion regarding Unit C was that he had personally heard
complaints and he felt that this should be acted upon immediately.
Mr. Anderson stated that Lincoln Park is a great historic and core neighborhood to the City and he
felt it important to protect it and keep it from going downhill. He felt that Unit C was beyond repair
and should be repaired or demolished, stating his opinion that the shed on the property could be used
for storage.
The motion to accept staff’s recommendation on Unit C and that it be declared a dangerous
building and repaired or demolished by June 26, 2015 in accordance with the process
recommended by staff carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Anderson moved to approve staff’s recommendation in regard to Units A and B located at
742 Slaughter Street but to allow 120 days for the property to be repaired or demolished and that all
appropriate permits be issued to accomplish this, seconded by Mr. Hare.
Mr. Hutchison questioned if the applicant would have to present a business and financial plan to
show that they are capable of taking care of the concerns that had been raised. Responding,
Mrs. Townshend stated that the applicant would simply need to pull a building permit that addresses
the repairs cited in the structural engineering report.
Mr. Hutchison stated that delaying this matter would be one (1) thing; however, he felt that
Dr. Burden should also come in within 10-15 days to show a business plan and financial plan of his
capabilities to be able to do what the City expects.
Mr. Sudler stated that, being a contractor and builder himself, he did not think it necessary to show
a business and finance plan. He indicated that this was not a normal procedure and would be asking
for additional information that is not asked of everyone.
Mr. Hutchison reminded members that there are 374 vacant homes in the City and from time to time
Mrs. Townshend presents matters of concern. He questioned how many times Council had extended
the time with no results. Mr. Hutchison felt that Council could not continue to have staff do the
same thing that had already been done. He stated the need to work together as a team.
Mr. Hutchison expressed his deep appreciation for Dr. Burden’s oversight and management of those
facilities; however, he felt that Dr. Burden also had a responsibility regarding this issue.
Mr. Hutchison reminded members that this property did not just come up yesterday, noting that staff
had done their job and were only asking Council to make sure that Dr. Burden is capable. He
indicated that Dr. Burden has a lot of buildings and responsibilities and will not be able to save every
building. Mr. Hutchison felt that Dr. Burden must do a good job using his resources and identifying
which buildings he will save and which he will not, and the City must work with him.
Mr. Sudler concurred; however, he felt that it was not up to the City to decide or to help Dr. Burden
decide and the privilege of being an owner was to have that right. Mr. Sudler felt the City would be
meddling too much to ask Dr. Burden to do a business plan, including an executive summary.
Mr. Sudler suggested the use of different terminology than business plan, such as plan of action or
deadlines.
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Mr. Anderson stated his feeling that Councilman Hutchison's comments came from a well-placed
concern regarding an action plan over all these properties; however, he stated that the City does not
require this for anyone else and this would be opening the door for big government to look into
something relatively simple. Mr. Anderson stated that the only thing the City cared about was
whether Dr. Burden was capable of doing this within the next 120 days. He noted that Mr. Robinson
had testified that the repairs could be accomplished in 90 days and when Dr. Burden had been
granted time for past actions, those properties had not come back for demolition. Mr. Anderson
stated that Dr. Burden had kept his word. He noted that some property owners had kept their word
and others had not. Mr. Anderson felt that Dr. Burden could not be judged for the problems that his
father ran into when the recession turned his business model, which had been a pretty good
operation, upside down. When the recession began, Mr. Burden had a lot of non-performing
properties and problems, which happened to a lot of landlords. Mr. Anderson stated that things must
change and this is why the motion was made to remove the property that is a danger to the public.
He expressed his feeling that there is a big difference between a property that is a danger to the
public and one (1) that is not currently inhabitable, noting that Units A and B were not currently a
danger to the public.
Mr. Hare expressed his concern regarding the discussion regarding $100,000 versus $120,000 in
regard to Dr. Burden’s debt owed the City. He felt that this should be addressed between Dr. Burden
and City staff. Mr. Hare stated that he was in favor of allowing 120 days for repair or demolition
of the property. He did not care whether Dr. Burden had a business plan and felt that the property
should be should be torn down at the end of 120 days if it were not up to code.
In response to Mr. Hosfelt, Mr. Koenig stated that the value of the property was approximately
$446,000 with the current assessment.
Responding to Mr. Hosfelt, Mrs. Townshend stated that staff only estimates the cost of demolition,
not the cost to repair.
Mr. Hosfelt questioned whether there was another side to the matter that Dr. Burden brought before
Council. Mr. Koenig stated that staff met with Dr. Burden several times prior to and during
February. Several meetings were canceled and not rescheduled, and Dr. Burden came in toward the
end of March. At that point, there was a significant amount of back taxes, vacant building fees, code
citations, and past due utilities. Mr. Koenig stated his recollection that the amount owed was
$125,000. He indicated that Dr. Burden was given a one (1) page payment plan to pay over three (3)
installments and he declined, stating that he needed to have his attorney review it and would get back
to staff. Mr. Koenig stated that his office had heard nothing since then related to a payment plan.
Dr. Burden had been free to come in and pay back taxes but at the point he declined the payment
plan he was no longer able to move anyone into those properties. Mr. Koenig stated that if Council
chose to allow this to go forward, Dr. Burden would be able to repair the property; however, he
explained that because of the clean hands ordinance, no one would be able to move into the property
and Dr. Burden would not be able to get a rental permit or put the electric service into a tenant’s
name until all back payments are made.
In response to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Townshend confirmed that if the taxes were paid on this particular
property, Dr. Burden would be able to obtain the necessary permits for the repair of this property.
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Mr. Lewis questioned whether, in Mrs. Townshend’s opinion, this property was a danger to the
public. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that dangerous buildings brought forward are a danger
to the public for a number of reasons, explaining that some are found unsecured, many are in states
of deterioration and have people living in them that should not be, and some have illicit activity
happening in them. She stated that the buildings brought forward to Council are the worst of the
worst. Mrs. Townshend indicated that she did not believe that the building would fall down
tomorrow; however, she did feel that the existence of this building in its current state without repairs
posed a threat to the community. She advised members that there are many such structures
throughout the community and staff must prioritize what is brought forward.
Mr. Lewis stated that there is a vacant house in his community that kids broke into. He stated his
main concern was safety and the possibility of the public or children getting into the house and being
injured.
Mrs. Townshend stated that in the past there were quite a few vacant buildings that people had gotten
into that were becoming fire locations, most often in the winter time, and sometimes this had been
caused by kids doing mischief. She concurred that vacant buildings post a threat to the community,
especially when there are so many of them.
Mr. Hare noted the possible difficulty in Dr. Burden paying back the funds owed to the City because
he is unable to rent the houses that had been brought up to code due to the debt he owes. He
questioned if an agreement could be signed to allow Dr. Burden to rent properties and have the rent
paid directly to the City of Dover, or to create a trust fund with a percentage of the rent being given
to the landlord and a percentage going to the City of Dover. In this way, the debt could be
eliminated. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that the City cannot get into a position of collecting rent
for a private entity, stating that Dr. Burden was given a payment plan so that he could become
current by the end of this fiscal year and he declined; he did not submit a revision or ask for more
time, he simply declined and left. Mr. Koenig stated that he was left administratively hanging
because he has a fiduciary responsibility to the Council and the City to collect past due taxes. He
indicated that it did not matter to him whom Dr. Burden rents to as long as there is a proper rental
license. Mr. Koenig stated that these bills must be collected but he was not getting any cooperation.
Mr. Sudler asked how many of the 12 units that had been modified were occupied and colleting rent.
Responding, Dr. Burden stated that he met with Mr. Koenig every two (2) weeks and the agreement
was that he would pay taxes as he went through the properties. He explained that he paid property
taxes, renovated 12 properties, and was in the process of putting people into those properties when
he started receiving dangerous building notifications and also received the offer from Mr. Koenig.
Dr. Burden indicated that he did not have a problem paying taxes but would like to get information
up front.
Mr. Sudler asked if Dr. Burden was able to pay the tax amount due, or at least 50% of this amount,
so that he could be current and able to rent out his units. Responding, Dr. Burden stated that he been
stagnated for the last three (3) months and had invested $32,000 in back taxes and utilities, plus
$3,000 in repairs. He felt that Mr. Koenig should have been up front with him in October.
Mr. Sudler reiterated his question as to whether Dr. Burden was capable of paying 50% of all debts
owed. Responding, Dr. Burden stated his understanding that he had to pay the taxes before the end
of the fiscal year. He indicated that he did not sign the plan because he knew it was his responsibility
to do this and did not think he had to sign a plan. Dr. Burden stated that he understood that if he was
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negligent in doing this, his houses would be sold. He indicated that it was not planned to stop paying
property taxes to the City of Dover after 31 years of paying them. Dr. Burden stated that the problem
was that he was going through probate and waiting for life insurance and other funds to come in and
thought that Mr. Koenig would be sensitive to this. He stated that Mr. Koenig had stated that the
City would be sensitive to this and he did not know what had happened.
Mr. Anderson moved to suspend the rules to allow Dr. Burden to speak, seconded by
Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
In response to Mr. Anderson regarding the status of the probate on these properties, Dr. Burden
stated that probate is a process that takes eight (8) months from opening to closing on an estate. He
stated that he was not legally eligible to close probate right now but had turned in his inventory.
Dr. Burden advised members that he had been advised that the properties were transferred to him
but he contended that he was not the owner of the property. He went to Kent County and was told
that they intended to send him a letter.
Mr. Anderson stated that he had inquired about probate because of his understanding that at this
stage Dr. Burden could not get a loan or do any of the things necessary to pay the City back.
Responding, Dr. Burden advised members that he is the representative for the estate and has the
power to sell or rent property and to conduct business. He noted that this had nothing to do with him
in regard to his finances. However, he stated that he was being stagnated on his ability to rent out
properties and that he was actively paying back the City $40,000.
Mr. Anderson asked if the City had filed anything as a claimant for debts in the probate process.
Responding, Dr. Burden indicated that the only thing he had received from the City was the paper
that Mr. Koenig had asked him to sign when he was told that he owed the City $120,000 and must
pay $40,000 per month or his services would be shut off. He indicated that he had been
collaborating with Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity (CDHFH) and, thanks to
Mrs. Townshend, had met with them. Dr. Burden stated that he had put together a property agenda
but had not had the time or energy to deal with the properties and was going to sell them. It was his
understanding that CDHFH would be in contact with him this week to make an offer on a number
of properties that his father owned in the Downtown Development District and he was hopeful that
this would happen. Dr. Burden requested that he and his family be left alone so they can eat and pay
off their bills.
Mr. Hare called the question, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
The motion that Units and A and B located at 742 Slaughter Street be declared a dangerous
building and subject to demolition, as recommended by staff and amended to allow 120 days
for repair or demolition by September 26, 2015, carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes
(Anderson, Sudler, Neil, Lewis, Cole, and Hare) and three (3) no (Hosfelt, Hutchison, and
Slavin).
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 222 REED STREET, OWNED BY UNION AME CHURCH
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the Dangerous
Building Ordinance at 222 Reed Street, owned Union AME Church. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend,
Director of Planning and Community Development, explained that the property is a two (2) story
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wood-framed, single-family home that had been vacant since January 18, 2013 and is registered with
the City as a vacant building. She stated that on November 7, 2011, staff from the Planning and
Inspections Department conducted an annual housing inspection for the rental unit and found
numerous violations. The property owner made repairs to life safety issues but had made no further
repairs since the last inspection in March 2012. She advised that the home was still vacant and had
no utilities and numerous outstanding code violations. Mrs. Townshend stated that there had been
three (3) code enforcement cases on the property since 2008, there were exterior violations, utilities
were terminated in January 2013, and the City registered the building as vacant in May 2013. On
March 7, 2014 the City placed the property on the dangerous building list due to no active utilities
and open code violations. Mrs. Townshend advised members that there was an outstanding $500
vacant building charge. She explained that there is a house and church on the property and the
church faces New Street.
Mrs. Townshend explained that staff was approached by the church’s representatives, who wanted
to subdivide the property so that they could then sell the property with the house, since they did not
have the funds to repair or demolish it. She advised members that in February 2014, the Board of
Adjustment granted a variance for the lot size and the setbacks, since it is a very small lot
and the house is very close to the property line. Mrs. Townshend stated that in March 2014 an
application was filed for a minor subdivision to create the new parcel. The application was
approved by the Planning Commission on May 19, 2015 and the subdivision was recorded
on October 29, 2014. She stated that staff had held off on bringing this forward as a dangerous
building but was now doing so because it was unfit for habitation and a threat to general welfare.
She noted that there were numerous code violations and it was unoccupied. Mrs. Townshend
reviewed a presentation depicting the condition of the property (Exhibit #2).
Staff recommended that City Council take the following action for property located at 222 Reed
Street: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous; 2) order the
property repaired or demolished by June 26, 2015 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk;
3) order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the structure if not completed by
the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council; and 4) order the City Manager,
with the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged
against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to
the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law
against the owner.
Mr. Anderson expressed his thanks for the work Mrs. Townshend was doing, noting that it is quite
important in neighborhoods across the City. He questioned if a lien would go against the church
at that location if the building were torn down. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated this would
not occur because the property had now been subdivided. The subdivision was recorded in
October 2014 and the parcels were separate; therefore, the lien would be tied to a separate parcel.
Mr. Sudler inquired as to the nature of the last correspondence with the pastor of the church in regard
to the property and if they were going to try to rehabilitate the property. Responding,
Mrs. Townshend indicated that they were more interested in selling the property and she had
provided them with contact information for Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity (CDHFH) and
another person looking for properties downtown. It was her belief that they had made contact with
both of these individuals but she was unsure if either was moving forward.
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Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open.
Rev. Arthur Bacon, Trustee, Union American Methodist Episcopal Church, stated that they had
contacted both the Maltese Group and CDHFH. Since then, the house had been boarded up
completely and for sale signs were put up. Rev. Bacon noted that the house had been shown earlier
in the day. He stated that it was the church’s intention to sell the house as is and they were
requesting more time to do so. They had received several calls relating to the sale of the house.
Mr. Anderson inquired how much additional time was needed by the church. Responding,
Rev. Bacon reiterated that the house was boarded up approximately a week and a half ago. He stated
that earlier today they took the boards down and took a prospective client through. He indicated that
he had already talked to CDHFH, who planned to look at it; however, he was unsure whether they
had contacted the church bishop yet. Rev. Bacon stated that he had also talked to the Maltese Group,
and the church may have a buyer soon. He stated that the church could not afford to demolish the
house but hoped to sell it.
In response to Mr. Neil, Rev. Bacon stated that those who had expressed interest in the house were
made aware that the house would be sold as is and that they would have to bring it up to code or it
could be torn down.
Mr. Sudler questioned how soon Rev. Bacon thought the house could be closed on. In response,
Rev. Bacon stated that he thought 30 days would be adequate time.
Responding to Mr. Hosfelt, Mrs. Townshend explained that if the property were sold, the process
would start all over again and the City would be back in the same position, noting that sale of the
property does not correct the problem.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing closed.
Mr. Lewis inquired how much it costs the City to demolish properties. Mrs. Townshend stated that
the typical cost was between $10,000 and $15,000 depending on the asbestos content.
Mr. Lewis questioned if any of these funds could be recouped or if the City would be stuck with the
bill. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that costs are placed as a lien against the property and
when the property sells the City recovers its funds. In some cases, the cost is added to the tax bill
or funds can be recovered through a monitions sale. She stated that recovery of the funds is a slow
process.
Mr. Sudler inquired what the average time frame would be to satisfy and cure a lien before the house
is put up for sheriff’s sale or added to the taxes. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that demolition
charges would be billed and then would go on the next tax bill, noting that sometimes it is a year
before charges are added to the tax bill. She explained that the City does not take properties to
monitions sale unless they are two (2) years tax delinquent, so this is typically a two (2) year process.
In some cases, there are other ways to recover the cost, for instance, through a law suit; however, the
City does not desire to spend more to recover the money than would be spent to demolish the house.
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Mr. Neil inquired how long the buyer would be given to bring the house up to code if there were a
bill of sale on the property by June 26, 2015. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that granting
90 days would allow time for the property to transfer and for the new owner to make some repairs
if it was sold within a month. If the repairs were not made within that amount of time, staff would
have to proceed with the demolition.
Mr. Neil inquired if the City would then have to start over with the process. In response,
Mrs. Townshend stated that the action would be attached to the property, noting that there had been
several buildings that had transferred after Council’s action and the new owner purchased the
demolition when they purchased the property.
In response to Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Townshend confirmed that the $500 owed in fines would be taken
out if the property were sold and the vacant building fee would be a lien on the property.
Mr. Hosfelt moved that the property located at 222 Reed Street, owned by Union AME Church, be
declared a dangerous building and subject to demolition, as recommended by staff, seconded by
Mr. Cole.
Mr. Anderson moved to amend the motion to allow the recommendation to take affect in 90 days
instead of 30 days.
Mr. Hosfelt stated that he was amenable to the amendment.
Mr. Cole stated that he did not agree to the amendment.
Mr. Anderson moved to amend the motion to allow 90 days, until August 26, 2015, seconded
by Mr. Sudler and carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes (Anderson, Sudler, Neil, Lewis,
Hosfelt, Hare, Hutchison, and Slavin) and one (1) no (Cole).
The motion to declare the property located at 222 Reed Street, owned by Union AME Church,
a dangerous building and subject to demolition, as recommended by staff and amended to
allow 90 days for demolition or repair by August 26, 2015 carried by a vote of eight (8) yes
(Anderson, Sudler, Neil, Lewis, Hosfelt, Hare, Hutchison, and Slavin) and one (1) no (Cole).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
REPORT - MAY 11, 2015
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on May 11, 2015 with
Chairman Slavin presiding.
Proposed Ordinance #2015-09 Amending Chapter 62 - Law Enforcement,
Article II - Police Department, Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article III
- Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 2 - Metered Parking, and Appendix
F - Fees and Fines
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, advised members that Proposed Ordinance
#2015-09 was initiated at Police Chief Paul Bernat’s request to codify the Dover
Police Department’s cadet program. She reviewed the amendments to the ordinance
as follows:
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• Line 7 - amended to clarify obedience to state and federal laws,
as well as City ordinances.
• Lines 9 and 10 - changed to state that the Police Chief would
choose and appoint the Deputy Police Chief.
• Lines 13 through 20 - amended to remove the requirement that
the Police Chief be selected from within the Police Department
and to assign a Police Chief Selection Committee.
Mrs. McDowell indicated that this was a change that the Mayor
wanted to implement.
• Line 47 - changed by deleting the requirement that approval from
the Mayor be obtained before the Police Chief issues a subpoena.
Mrs. McDowell advised members that this change was requested
by Councilman Hutchison.
• Lines 56-62 - Mrs. McDowell stated that Mr. William Pepper,
Deputy City Solicitor, mentioned that this section, which pertains
to special police, was antiquated and that no special police had
been assigned in recent memory.
• Lines 63-87 - Mrs. McDowell explained that a new Section
62-38, Police cadet program, was added to state the reasons for
the creation of the program, as well as its purpose and process for
appointments, noting that appointees are assigned to the program
by the Police Chief. She stated that when Mr. Pepper wrote the
original ordinance, he wanted it to be very clear that the cadets
were civilians and not police officers and this was written into the
ordinance.
• Lines 89-101 (Section 62-39) - amended at the request of Mrs.
Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, to ensure that found and
stolen property is disposed of according to the City’s Finance
Department guidelines.
• Lines 111-113 and 125-165 (Sections 106-163 and 106-164) -
Mrs. McDowell explained that these amendments started with
changing the threshold of accumulated unpaid violations from
$200 to $100 for placement of a parking boot, as requested by
Mrs. Mitchell. In reviewing this section, staff saw the need to
clarify the language in Section 106-164 pertaining to fees and
fines. Mrs. McDowell stated that she worked with
Ms. Karen Hudson, Police Department Records Administrator, on
these amendments.
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In regard to Section 106-163(a), Mr. Slavin questioned the use of the term “coin”,
noting that bills and debit cards may be used for payment. Mrs. McDowell stated
that this could be amended prior to the first reading of the ordinance.
Mrs. McDowell indicated that Section 106-164 included language that should have
been contained in Appendix F. She advised members that the changes in Appendix
F reflected the fines and fees being charged, including the fine for failure to pay and
the amount of time allotted for a quarter or dollar. She noted that the references in
Appendix F were changed to correlate to the Code changes.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. McDowell stated that she did not believe that
there would be any charter changes associated with the ordinance amendments. She
indicated that if the charter were changed to move the Police Department under the
City Manager, the ordinance would be amended again. She confirmed that, under the
ordinance, the Mayor would continue to appoint the Police Chief.
In regard to Line 19, Mr. Anderson questioned the reason for the requirement for an
affirmative vote of two-thirds of City Council for the Mayor to remove the Police
Chief, instead of a majority of Council. Responding, Mrs. McDowell stated her
belief that the Mayor wrote this provision and was unsure why; however, she stated
her belief that this would be a protection for the Police Chief. Mr. Anderson
indicated that every other appointed official can be removed by a majority; therefore,
he would probably propose that the Chief be appointed by the Mayor and affirmed
by a majority of Council. Mr. Slavin stated his assumption that this was included
because a two-thirds vote would be veto-proof. Chief Bernat stated that he was
unsure of the reason for this requirement; however, he wanted to bring it to the
attention of members that Delaware Law outlines due process in regard to police
chiefs who serve in cities with populations less than 50,000. In response to
Mr. Anderson regarding whether this portion of State law pertains to the idea of a
majority or two-thirds vote, Chief Bernat stated that he was unsure.
Mr. Anderson stated the desire for consistency between all appointed positions. He
stated that the reason for a two-thirds vote could not be related to a veto since the
Mayor would be doing the removal. Mr. Anderson questioned why it was not spelled
out specifically that removal would be for cause. Responding, Chief Bernat stated
that the Delaware Code specifies that removal must be for cause and that the
ordinance contains a caveat stating that removal must be in accordance with
applicable laws.
In regard to Line 180, Mr. Slavin questioned if the fees were in alignment with
current practice. He stated his understanding that there are some lots where the cost
of parking is $1 for the entire day and others that are premium space. This was
confirmed by Mr. Koenig.
Mr. Slavin stated that this would have to be amended. He questioned how this
process could be made more fungible, so that as rates change there would not be a
need to go back through the ordinance process. Responding, Mrs. McDowell stated
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that the idea behind Appendix F, Fees and Fines, was that these types of changes
would be made in Appendix F. She indicated that she obtained fine and parking
information from the Police Department.
Mr. Slavin suggested contacting the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), noting that
they have a parking map and a census of all of the different types of spaces.
Mrs. McDowell concurred, stating that this would probably be included in a new
section.
Mr. Shevock noted that rates are posted in parking lots close to the meters. He
suggested stating in the Code that fees would be as posted. Adjustments could then
be made at the lot as fees are changed. Mr. Slavin stated that part of the issue would
be who has the authority to change the rates, noting the desire to make the process
easier without giving the authority to a different body.
Mr. Koenig stated his belief that the coin rate is $0.25 per hour or $1.00 per day;
however, if a vehicle is moved, the rate resets, and he indicated that the language
should reflect this correctly.
Mr. Slavin expressed his belief that some parking places are not all-day spots, but are
limited to a maximum of two (2) hours so that they would turn over more quickly.
Mr. Koenig stated that he was unsure.
Mr. Slavin requested that Mrs. McDowell determine if an amendment would be
necessary.
The Committee recommended approval of Proposed Ordinance #2015-09 with the
amendments presented.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Third Budget Amendment - Rate Stabilization Fund
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that the City’s financial
policy requires the City to maintain operating budget balances at a minimum of 8%
up to 12% for cash flow requirements. These requirements are created by the City’s
service being rendered prior to billing the customer, so there is a month lag in
revenue receipts for the services provided. The 8% equates to less than 30 days of
budgeted expenses or cash requirements.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that there had been some difficulty maintaining sufficient
cash balances in the Electric Fund during the past two (2) years due to significant
fluctuations in the power supply cost and load during extreme cold or hot months.
She noted that this past February the cold weather increased the City’s wholesale
load by 8.4 million kilowatt hours over the budgeted load for the month.
Mrs. Mitchell indicated that the budgeted wholesale power supply cost per megawatt
hour was $75.19 for February 2015, and the actual cost was $105.08 per megawatt
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hour due to PJM market pricing. In order to pay the weekly PJM invoices, staff took
temporary advances from other accounts. Mrs. Mitchell stated that, for this reason,
an additional transfer of $1M was recommended from the Rate Stabilization Reserve,
over the $2M originally budgeted in FY 15, to address the cash requirements. She
informed members that during the upcoming budget workshops for FY 16, staff
would be recommending a policy change to require a minimum budget balance of
12%, or 45 days of cash requirements, for the Electric Fund. Mrs. Mitchell explained
her intent, when the proposed FY 16 budget is brought forth, to include a column for
the revised FY 15 budget amendment.
Staff recommended the transfer of an additional $1M from the Rate Stabilization
Reserve to the Electric Operating Fund in FY 15 to address cash flow requirements.
Mr. Anderson questioned how much this would leave in the Rate Stabilization Fund.
Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that this transfer would bring the fund down to
approximately $7M. She noted that in the draft budget being prepared for FY 16, an
additional $3M would be taken from the fund, bringing the balance down to 10% of
power supply, which is the percentage stated in the policy. Between the extra $1M
this year and the $3M being proposed for next year, the rate stabilization reserve
would be down to the minimum policy limit.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation to allow the
additional transfer of $1M from the rate stabilization reserve to the Electric Operating
Fund for FY 2015.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Evaluation of Proposal - Investment Banking Custody Services
During the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting held on
April 27, 2015, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed the details
regarding proposals received for Investment Banking Custody Services. Staff
recommended awarding the Investment Custody Services to Union Bank for a three
(3) year period to start the date of the contract, which may be renewed or extended
for two (2) additional two (2) year periods by mutual consent and approval of City
Council. Members recommended that Mrs. Mitchell go back and ask for a best and
final offer from all five (5) respondents.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that staff contacted the banks that submitted proposals and
requested their best and final offers. Upon reviewing this information, she stated that
staff’s recommendation had changed. Staff now recommended awarding Investment
Custody Services to Wilmington Trust for a three (3) year period, to start the date of
contract, which may be renewed or extended for two (2) additional two (2) year
periods by mutual consent and approval of City Council.
Noting that Wilmington Trust’s proposal was approximately $2,500 higher than
Union Bank’s, Mr. Anderson asked if the recommendation was based upon easy
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access, convenience, and ability for requesters to deal locally with staff. Responding,
Mrs. Mitchell stated that the basis for recommending this particular bid was that it
is a local bank that is very involved in the community and community events.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell indicated that staff time and
interaction were not factors because interaction will be through the internet. The
recommendation was based on local relationships and community events.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Mitchell stated that Wilmington Trust and M & T
Bank’s contribution to the community would definitely exceed $2,500, noting their
involvement in the Dover 4th of July Celebration.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation to award
Investment Custody Services to Wilmington Trust for a three (3) year period, to start
the date of the contract, which may be renewed or extended for two (2) additional
two (2) year periods by mutual consent and approval of City Council.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Mitchell expressed her thanks to members for their support of the Finance
Department and all of their efforts during the past couple of years.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous
roll call vote.
REVENUE REPORT AS OF APRIL 2015
Members were provided the Revenue Report as of April 2015.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Revenue Report as of April 2015,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC FUND BUDGET
A public hearing on the Electric Revenue Fund Budget is required for compliance with the City of
Dover Electric Revenue Bonds Resolution prior to adoption of the budget. Staff recommended that
the public hearing be set for June 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Hare moved to set a public hearing for June 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. for the City of Dover
Electric Fund Budget, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
2015/16 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL PRESIDENT (Deferred during the
Annual Meeting of May 11, 2015)
Council President Slavin requested approval of the following appointments:
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City Chaplains
Chaplain Wallace R. Dixon of Bibleway Temple Church of God in Christ
Reverend Theodore A. Henderson of Dover Christian Church
Bishop Thomas L. Holsey of Bibleway Temple Church of God in Christ
Civilian Pension Plan Board of Trustees
David L. Anderson
Scott W. Cole
Compensation Commission
Council President Slavin requested that this appointment be deferred.
Construction Code Appeals Committee
Roy Sudler, Jr. - Chair
Brian E. Lewis
Scott D. Koenig - City Manager
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
William F. Hare - Chair
Scott W. Cole
Roy Sudler, Jr.
Daniel T. Shevock (by Council President)
Andrea Maucher (by Committee Chair)
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund Board
Scott W. Cole
James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
David L. Anderson - Chair
James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
Brian E. Lewis
Council President Slavin requested that the appointment of the civilian committee members be
deferred.
Police Pension Plan - Retirement Committee
David L. Anderson
Scott W. Cole
Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
James E. Hosfelt, Jr. - Chair
James L. Hutchison, Sr.
Roy Sudler, Jr.
Dana Shelton (by Council President)
Thomas J. Keller, Jr. (by Committee Chair)
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Utility Committee
James L. Hutchison, Sr. - Chair
Fred A. Neil
Courtney Stewart (by Council President)
Lester L. Blakeman, Sr. (by Committee Chair)
Council President Slavin requested that the appointment of an additional Council member be
deferred.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee appointments for
2015/2016, as recommended by Council President Slavin. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
2015/16 MISCELLANEOUS APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL PRESIDENT (Deferred during
the Annual Meeting of May 11, 2015)
Council President Slavin requested approval of the following appointments:
Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce Liaison Members (Honorary)
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen, Ex-Officio (Non-Voting Member)
William F. Hare (Guest)
William G. Neaton, Director of Economic Development (Guest)
City/County Committee (Liaison to Kent County)
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen
Council President Timothy A. Slavin
William F. Hare
James L. Hutchison
Fred A. Neil
Scott Koenig, City Manager
Kent County Tourism Board of Directors (Voting Liaison Member)
Fred A. Neil
Kent Economic Partnership Board of Directors - Voting Liaison Member
William F. Hare
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointments for 2015/2016, as
recommended by Council President Slavin. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN (Deferred during
the Annual Meeting of May 11, 2015)
Council President Slavin requested approval of the following appointments:
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President’s Counsel on Public/Private Partnerships and the Future of City Hall, Weyandt Hall,
Former Dover Library, and Other City Properties
James L. Hutchison, Sr. - Chair
David L. Anderson
Fred A. Neil
Kenneth Clendaniel
Joseph McDaniel
Kevin Mitten
Adam Perza
Scott Koenig
Donna Mitchell
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of appointments recommended by Council
President Slavin. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
2015/16 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - MAYOR (Deferred during the Annual Meeting
of May 11, 2015)
Mayor Christiansen submitted the following appointments for approval:
Compensation Commission
Mayor Christiansen requested that this appointment be deferred.
Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors
Mayor Christiansen requested that the appointment of five (5) State Government representatives be
deferred.
Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals
Adam M. Perza
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee appointments for 2015/16,
as recommended by Mayor Christiansen, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
REAPPOINTMENTS - RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
Mayor Christian submitted the following reappointments for approval:
Planning Commission (Three (3) Year Terms to Expire June 1, 2018)
Michael J. Ambruso, Sr. - Second District
Thomas Holt - Second District
Dean Holden - Third District
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the reappointments, as recommended by
Mayor Christiansen, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-09, WITH STAFF AMENDMENT #1
(SA#1)
Council President Slavin reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers or could be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. The
Final Reading of the ordinance and action by Council will take place on June 8, 2015.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the proposed amendments. He advised members that the
proposed ordinance would make changes to Chapter 62 - Law Enforcement and would clarify which
laws are to be enforced, stipulate that the Police Chief would select the Deputy Police Chief, create
a Police Chief Selection Committee, remove the special police section, establish the police cadet
program, bring the disposal of personal property held by the Police Department into compliance with
existing policies and procedures, update traffic and vehicle fines, and simplify the language
regarding violations and penalties, as well as amend Appendix F - Fees and Fines to correspond with
the language.
Mr. Anderson questioned what the reasoning was in expanding the cadet program to the entire City
instead of the downtown area. Responding, Police Chief Paul Bernat stated that this program would
enable the Department to go out into neighborhoods, ride bikes and be seen. He felt it was important
that the neighborhoods have the feeling of protection as well as the downtown area and stated the
desire not to be tied down to just one (1) area.
Mr. Sudler thanked Chief Bernat, stating that he agreed with this change and believed that a lot of
his constituents would also appreciate it.
Mr. Hosfelt noted the provision that was struck in regard to Sec. 62-32 - Chief of police generally,
states “One of the regular members of the police department shall be designated by the mayor to
serve as chief of police.” He questioned if the City would go outside the Police Department to select
the police chief. Responding, Mr. Koenig expressed his belief that the purpose of the amendment
was to open up selection to both internal and external candidates.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of
Proposed Ordinance #2015-09, with Staff Amendment #1 (SA#1) as read by the City Clerk, by title
only, as follows:
% PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-09, WITH STAFF AMENDMENT #1 (SA#1),
AMENDING CHAPTER 62 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, ARTICLE II - POLICE
DEPARTMENT, CHAPTER 106 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE III -
STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING, DIVISION 2 - METERED PARKING, AND
APPENDIX F - FEES AND FINES.
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-07
The First Reading of the following proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of May 11, 2015:
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Proposed Ordinance #2015-07 Amending Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article
IV - Public Occupancies, Section 46-162 - Sprinkler Requirements and Section 46-171 - Fire
Alarm in Place of Assembly
Mr. Hare moved that the Final Reading of proposed Ordinance #2015-07 be acknowledged by
title only, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the proposed ordinance would bring two (2) sections that are currently adopted by reference
through the National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) under the City's fire prevention
regulations. The amendments would add clarity since these provisions are already required through
adopting the NFPA Codes by reference. She advised members that the first of these changes relates
to allowing the Fire Marshal's office to strategically locate Fire Department connections for buildings
that are sprinklered in a way that they would be most conspicuous to the Fire Department. This is
already part of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations and NFPA 13, which are both utilized
by the City.
Mrs. Townshend stated that the second amendment would reiterate the idea that a shunt trip switch
is required in places that have amplification. She explained that this is already a requirement and
if the fire alarm goes off, it would shut down the amplification system so that occupants of the
building can hear the fire alarm in order to escape. Mrs. Townshend stated that this is something that
has regularly come up during building plan review when applicants question where this can be found
in the City’s code. Rather than sending them to two different NFPA Code Books, the Fire Marshal
believed it would be helpful and more clear to put it in Chapter 46.
Mr. Sudler questioned if the code is identified when fire code violations are sent to owners.
Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that the code is referenced in the violation notices.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the proposed ordinance, seconded by Mr. Hutchison, and by
a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Neil, Cole, Hosfelt, Hare, Hutchison, and Slavin) and three (3) no
(Anderson, Sudler, and Lewis), Council adopted Ordinance #2015-07, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article IV - Public Occupancies, Section 46-162 -
Sprinkler Requirements of the Dover Code be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-162. - Sprinkler requirements.
(a) Places of assembly shall be sprinklered throughout in accordance with the most recently
adopted edition of NFPA 13 when the following apply:
(1) All new indoor places of assembly with an occupant load of 150 persons or greater.
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(2) Any interior renovations of 50 percent or more to an existing place of assembly with an
occupant load greater than 150 persons.
(3) Any additions or increase in interior size to an existing place of assembly that would
create an occupant load of 150 persons or greater.
(b) Places of assembly where alcohol is served for consumption on the premises shall be
sprinklered throughout in accordance with the most recently adopted edition of NFPA 13
when the following apply:
(1) All new indoor places of assembly with an occupant load of 100 persons or greater and
where alcohol will be served for consumption on the premises.
(2) Any interior renovation of 50 percent or more to an existing place of assembly with an
occupant load greater than 100 persons and where alcohol will be served for consumption
on the premises.
(3) Any additions or increase in interior size to an existing place of assembly which would
create an occupant load of 100 persons or greater and where alcohol will be served for
consumption on the premises.
(c) New educational occupancies of 5,000 square feet or greater shall be sprinklered throughout
in accordance with the most recently adopted edition of NFPA 13.
(d) Three feet of unobstructed clear width shall be designed, designated, and maintained around
sprinkler risers for access by firefighters and for maintenance. The three feet shall be
measured from the outermost components of the sprinkler riser and all related support
equipment.
(e) Fire Department Connections. Unless otherwise approved by the Fire Marshal, Fire
Department Connections shall be on the street side of the building and shall be located and
arranged so that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to without interference
from any nearby obstructions as defined by the Fire Marshal's Office. Fire Department
Connections shall be a 5 (five) inch Storz. Fire Department Connections shall be within 300
feet of an approved City of Dover Fire Hydrant and within 50 feet of the main entrance of
the structure it serves. All Fire Department Connections shall be not less than three feet nor
more than five feet in height above finished grade. The Fire Marshal shall have the authority
to require more stringent requirements when deemed necessary.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT:
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article IV - Public Occupancies, Section 46-171 - Fire
Alarm in Place of Assembly of the Dover Code be amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 46-171. - Fire alarm in place of assembly.
(a) Definition. For the purpose of this article, the requirements set forth in section A.4.1.2 of the
most currently published edition of the NFPA Life Safety Code shall be used to determine
if an occupancy is a place of assembly.
(b) Occupant load. For the purpose of this article, the requirements set forth in the most currently
adopted edition of the NFPA Life Safety Code shall be used to determine the occupant load
of a place of assembly.
(c) Fire alarm required. Any new occupancy or new portion of an occupancy determined to be
a place of assembly by the fire marshal, and is capable of receiving an occupant load of 75
persons or greater, shall be required to install a fire alarm in accordance with NFPA codes
governing the installation of fire alarms and the National Electrical Code.
(d) Fire alarm system required. Any existing occupancy or portion of an existing occupancy
determined to be a place of assembly by the fire marshal, and is undergoing renovations in
excess of 50 percent of the assessed value of the building and is capable of receiving an
occupant load 75 persons or greater or is being enlarged to receive an occupant load of 75
persons or greater, shall be required to install a complete fire alarm system in accordance
with NFPA codes governing the installation of fire alarms and the National Electrical Code.
(e) Public Mode Audible Requirements. To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly
heard by occupants of a structure, they shall have a sound level at least 15 decibels (dB)
above the average ambient sound level or 5 decibels (dB) above the maximum sound level
having a duration of at least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, measured 5 feet (1.5m) above
the floor in the area required to be served by the system using the A-weighted scale dBA.
In the event the stated requirement cannot be met a Shunt Trip Relay/Switches shall be the
approved method of meeting the intent of this section of the code.
ADOPTED: MAY 26, 2015
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Sudler announced that the first quarterly meeting held by the Fourth District was very successful.
He thanked Mr. Hutchison for attending the meeting and supporting the district, and acknowledged
that other Council members would have liked to attend but were unable to due to Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) requirements. Mr. Sudler indicated that he would attend meetings held by
other members, noting that he supported the entire City and members represent not only their district
but the City as a whole when they go.
Mr. Slavin announced that the budget hearings for the City’s fiscal year 2015/2016 budget would
begin tomorrow evening, May 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. He stated that additional
budget meetings were scheduled for May 28th at 6:00 p.m., and June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, noting that the meetings are open to the public.
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Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:03 P.M.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
May 26, 2015, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 742 Slaughter Street
Exhibit #2 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 222 Reed Street
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 5/26/2015
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
742 Slaughter St
EXHIBIT #1
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
Regular Council Meeting of 5/26/2015
May 26, 2015
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A&B
Accessory
Structure
C
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742 Slaughter St
Case History
42 code enforcement cases since 2001
– Interior code violations – electrical issues – structural issues
– Junked vehicles – junk & debris in yard
– Numerous grass violations – parking on the grass
Units A & B registered vacant by staff
Units A & B condemned by City Staff on September
9, 2010 due to structural & electrical concerns.
Unit C condemned On February 2, 2015 due to no
primary heat source, no primary cooking source and
a failed septic system.
Outstanding Charges
– $250.00 in unpaid vacant building registration fees
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(5) Unfit for habitation.
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
(12) Unoccupied buildings.
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished by June 26, 2015 by
the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of
the date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged against the
land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such
cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be
levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against
the owner.
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 5/26/2015
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
222 W Reed St
EXHIBIT #1
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
Regular Council Meeting of 5/26/2015
May 26, 2015
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222 W Reed St
Case History
3 code enforcement cases since 2008
– Exterior code violations – damaged foundation wall
– Broken window panes – trash/debris in yard
– Flaking paint – open outlets – exposed wiring
The utilities were terminated on January 18, 2013
Registered as vacant by the city on May 8, 2013
On March 7, 2014, City Staff placed the property
on the dangerous building list due to no active
utilities and open code violations.
Outstanding Charges
– $500.00 in unpaid vacant building registration fees
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222 W Reed St
Case History
House on same parcel as church building
February 2014 – Variance granted by Board
of Adjustment for lot size and setbacks
March 2014 – application for subdivision
– May 19, 2014 – Planning Commission approval
Subdivision recorded on October 29, 2014
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(5) Unfit for habitation.
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
(12) Unoccupied buildings.
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished by June 26, 2015 by
the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of
the date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged against the
land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such
cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be
levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against
the owner.
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1 DRAFT PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2015-10
2 A RESOLUTION PROPOSING INCLUSION OF MAPLE GLEN INTO THE KENT COUNTY
3 STORM WATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
4 WHEREAS, pursuant to 9 Del. C. §5202 et. seq. and Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(1) of the Kent County
5 Code, a Petition to extend the stormwater maintenance district for the area known as Maple Glen, lots 1
6 through 46 was submitted by a majority of the real property owners within the proposed district; and
7 WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(2) of the Kent County Code, the Kent Conservation
8 District inspected the stormwater management facilities for the proposed stormwater maintenance district,
9 identified required repairs, and developed an operation and maintenance plan; and
10 WHEREAS, all required repairs have been completed and inspected by the Kent Conservation
11 District; and
12 WHEREAS, Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(7) of the Kent County Code requires that for subdivisions and
13 land developments located within incorporated areas, the petition shall be accompanied by evidence of
14 concurrence of the local governing body.
15 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
16 1. That the proposed stormwater maintenance district expansion is adequate and appropriate;
17 and
18 2. That all of the property owners within the district are benefitted directly or indirectly thereby;
19 and
20 3. That it is in the public interest to extend the stormwater maintenance district in the manner
21 proposed; and
22 4. That the stormwater maintenance infrastructure within Maple Glen, exclusive of that within
23 Delaware Department of Transportation/City of Dover right-of-way, shall be maintained in
24 accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Plan and that maintenance shall include
25 regular minor and major maintenance as well as emergency repairs as needed, as defined by
26 Chapter 187 §90.4.B of the Kent County Code; and
27 5. That the inclusion of Maple Glen within the Stormwater Maintenance District and the
28 resulting infrastructure maintenance managed by the County shall take precedence over any
29 homeowner obligation for stormwater management included in declarations of restrictions
30 or similar development agreements. Any common open space or infrastructure within a
31 community not maintained as part of a stormwater maintenance district shall remain the
32 responsibility of the homeowners; and
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DRAFT PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2015-10 PAGE 2
33 6. Inclusion of Maple Glen within the Stormwater Maintenance District shall not exempt lot
34 owners within the subdivision from participation in a stormwater utility should one by
35 established by the City of Dover; and
36 7. That Dover City Council concurs with the extension of the Stormwater Maintenance District
37 - Maple Glen.
38 ADOPTED: *
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41 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
42 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
43 Actions History:
44 June 8, 2015 - Scheduled for Introduction at City Council
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1 DRAFT PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11
2 A RESOLUTION PROPOSING INCLUSION OF FOX HALL WEST ADDITION INTO THE
3 KENT COUNTY STORM WATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
4 WHEREAS, pursuant to 9 Del. C. §5202 et. seq. and Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(1) of the Kent County
5 Code, a Petition to extend the stormwater maintenance district for the area known as Fox Hall West Addition
6 was submitted by a majority of the real property owners within the proposed district; and
7 WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(2) of the Kent County Code, the Kent Conservation
8 District inspected the stormwater management facilities for the proposed stormwater maintenance district,
9 identified required repairs, and developed an operation and maintenance plan; and
10 WHEREAS, all required repairs have been completed and inspected by the Kent Conservation
11 District; and
12 WHEREAS, Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(7) of the Kent County Code requires that for subdivisions and
13 land developments located within incorporated areas, the petition shall be accompanied by evidence of
14 concurrence of the local governing body.
15 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
16 1. That the proposed stormwater maintenance district expansion is adequate and appropriate;
17 2. That all of the property owners within the district are benefitted directly or indirectly thereby;
18 and
19 3. That it is in the public interest to extend the stormwater maintenance district in the manner
20 proposed; and
21 4. That the stormwater maintenance infrastructure within Fox Hall West Addition , exclusive
22 of that within Delaware Department of Transportation/City of Dover right-of-way, shall be
23 maintained in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Plan and that maintenance
24 shall include regular minor and major maintenance as well as emergency repairs as needed,
25 as defined by Chapter 187 §90.4.B of the Kent County Code; and
26 5. That the inclusion of Fox Hall West Addition within the Stormwater Maintenance District
27 and the resulting infrastructure maintenance managed by the County shall take precedence
28 over any homeowner obligation for stormwater management included in declarations of
29 restrictions or similar development agreements. Any common open space or infrastructure
30 within a community not maintained as part of a stormwater maintenance district shall remain
31 the responsibility of the homeowners; and
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DRAFT PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11 PAGE 2
32 6. Inclusion of Fox Hall West Addition within the Stormwater Maintenance District shall not
33 exempt lot owners within the subdivision from participation in a stormwater utility should
34 one by established by the City of Dover; and
35 7. That Dover City Council concurs with the extension of the Stormwater Maintenance District
36 - Fox Hall West Addition; and
37 ADOPTED: *
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40 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
41 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
42 Actions History:
43 June 8, 2015 - Scheduled for Introduction at City Council
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12
A RESOLUTION VACATING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN IMPROVED STREET
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
MET:
Section 1. The Council of the City of Dover hereby vacates and abandons the following street:
Harmony Lane, as specified in Exhibits A and B to this resolution, being all that tract or parcel of land
situate, lying and being in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware, and located on the north
side of Walker Road and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning for the same at a point
at the south easterly corner of the property hereon described; thence running by/with the north side of Walker
Road, South 82 degrees 51 minutes 50 seconds West a distance of 110.14' to a point, thence running by/with
the east side of “Tract A” an arc to the left with a radius of 25.00' and a length of 40.55' with a chord bearing
of North 36 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds East and a chord distance of 36.25' to a point, thence running
by/with the east side of “Tract A” North 10 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 160.78' to a
point, thence running by/with the east side of Lots 1 through 7 an arc to the right with a radius of 199.43'
and a length of 135.75' with a chord bearing of North 09 degrees 26 minutes 02 seconds East and a chord
distance of 133.15' to a point, thence running by/with the east side of Lots 7 through 9, North 28 degrees 56
minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 40.00' to a point, thence running by/with the east side of Lots 9 and
10 an arc to the left with a radius of 107.99' and a distance of 88.58' with a chord bearing of North 05
degrees 26 minutes 04 seconds and a chord distance of 86.12' to a point, thence running by/with the east side
of Lots 10 through 14, North 18 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 66.35' to a point, thence
running by/with east side of Lots 14 through 21 an arc to the right with a radius of 120.19' and a distance
of 141.11' with a chord bearing of North 15 degrees 34 minutes 05 seconds East and a chord distance of
133.15' to a point, thence running by/with the south easterly side of Lots 21 through 27, North 49 degrees
12 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 153.27' to a point, thence running by/with the Lots 27 through 35,
an arc to the right with a radius of 50.00' and a distance of 203.44' with a chord bearing of South 14 degrees
14 minutes 06 seconds East and a chord distance of 89.44' to a point, thence running by/with the north side
of Lot 35, an arc to the left with a radius of 50.00' and a distance of 46.36' with a chord bearing of South 75
degrees 45 minutes 54 seconds West and a chord distance of 44.72' to a point, thence running by/with north
westerly side of Lots 35 through 39, South 49 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds West and a distance of 73.27'
to a point, thence running by/with the west side of Lot 39 an arc to the left with a radius of 60.19' and a
distance of 70.67' with a chord bearing of South 15 degrees 34 minutes 05 seconds West with a chord
distance of 66.68' to a point, thence running by/with the west side of Lots 39 and 40, South 18 degrees 04
minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 66.35' to a point, thence running by/with the west side of Lots 40
through 46, an arc to the right with a radius of 167.99' and a distance of 137.80' with a chord bearing of
South 05 degrees 26 minutes 03 seconds West with a chord distance of 133.97' to a point, thence running
by/with the west side of Lots 46 through 48, South 28 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of
40.00' to a point, thence running by/with the west side of Lots 48 through 52 an arc to the left with a radius
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12 ABANDONING HARMONY LANE PAGE 2
of 139.43' and a distance of 94.91' with a chord bearing of South 09 degrees 26 minutes 02 seconds West
and a chord distance of 93.09' to a point, thence running by/with the west side of Lot 52 and “Tract B”,
South 10 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 166.41' to a point, thence running by/with the
south side of “Tract B” an arc to the left with a radius of 25.00' and a distance of 37.99' with a chord bearing
of South 53 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds East and a chord distance of 34.44' to the place of beginning,
containing 52,756.46 sq. ft. (1.21+/- acres).
Section 2. Since no person has been deprived of property by the vacating and abandoning of the aforesaid
street, no compensation is awarded.
Section 3. All costs of conveyance shall be borne by the property owners.
Section 4. Sixty feet (60') of the subject right of way will be conveyed to the properties specified herein.
Abandonment shall be conditional upon completion of the site development plan and parcel consolidation
plan. Ownership shall not be relinquished until such time as the parcel consolidation plan is recorded.
Cross-access and public utility easements will be required for the existing wastewater pump station and
associated force main infrastructure located therein. All stormwater, street, wastewater, and water
infrastructure will be abandoned in conjunction with the abandonment of Harmony Lane. The City shall
retain ownership of the existing pump station and associated force main only.
ADOPTED: *
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ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Actions History:
June 8, 2015 - Scheduled for Introduction at City Council
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PETITION TO AMEND AND ZONING DISTRICT
Public Hearing before the
Dover City Council
June 8, 2015
Applicants/Owners: 801 Gold Coast LLC
Address: 801 North State Street
Location: East side of North State Street between the Silver Lake Bridge and
Lepore Road
Tax Parcel ID #: ED05-068.09-01-13.00-000
Size: 1.943 +/- acres
Present Use: House
Proposed Use: Mixed Use Building
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Commercial (Per City Council Action of April 13, 2015)
Present Zoning: RG-3 (Group Housing Zone)
Proposed Zoning: C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
Planning Commission
Recommendation: Following a public hearing on May 18, 2015 where no members of
the public spoke with regard to the application, the Planning
Commission recommended unanimously in favor of this proposed
rezoning.
File Number: Z-15-01
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Z-15-01 Lands of 801 Gold Coast LLC
Report to City Council – June 8, 2015
Page 2
Existing Property
The property is currently zoned RG-3 (Group Housing Zone) and consists of one parcel of land
with a single family home on it.
Surrounding Land Uses:
The subject property is surrounded by a variety of uses. Immediately south of the subject parcel
is Silver Lake. The property to the east is the Overlook on Silver Lake, which is zone RG-3
(Group Housing Zone) and developed residentially. The property immediately north adjacent to
the subject property is zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial) and is commercially
developed. The property immediately west across North State Street is zoned C-2A (Limited
Central Commercial Zone) and is developed commercially.
Comprehensive Plan:
The 2008 Comprehensive Plan depicts the subject area as Commercial land use classification on
Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map. This land use classification was approved by City
Council on April 13, 2015, as a part of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The
proposed zoning classification of C-2A is consistent with this land use classification.
Request for C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
The following description of the C-2A zoning district is provided from Article 3 §14 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
Section 14. - Limited central commercial zone (C-2A).
14.1 Uses permitted. In a limited central commercial zone (C-2A), no building or
premises shall be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is
arranged, intended, or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except
the following:
(a) Retail stores.
(b) Business, professional or governmental offices.
(c) Personal service establishments.
(d) Restaurants.
(e) Service establishments.
(f) Hotels.
(g) Places of public assembly.
(h) Drive-throughs.
(i) One family residences, including attached and semi-detached dwellings,
complying with the bulk standards of the RG-1 (General Residence) zone.
(j) Apartments and multi-family dwellings.
14.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of
the planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general
conditions set forth in article 10, section 1:
(a) Parking lots and parking structures as a principal use on suitably landscaped
lots.
(b) Fuel pumps accessory to a permitted use.
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Z-15-01 Lands of 801 Gold Coast LLC
Report to City Council – June 8, 2015
Page 3
Recommendation of the Planning Staff and Planning Commission:
Staff supports the rezoning request from RG-3 to C-2A. The requested zoning is consistent with
other properties in the area that front on North State Street. Additionally the rezoning is
consistent with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan as amended on April 13, 2015.
Staff’s recommendation was made prior to the benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding
landowners and residents. Following a public hearing on May 18, 2015, where no members of
the public spoke with regard to the proposed rezoning, the Planning Commission unanimously
recommended in favor of the proposed rezoning application. An excerpt of the draft minutes of
the Planning Commission meeting is attached to this report.
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Z-15-01 Lands of 801 Gold Coast LLC
Report to City Council – June 8, 2015
Page 4
Excerpt from DRAFT Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 18, 2015
Z-15-01 Lands of 801 Gold Coast, LLC at 801 North State Street: Rezoning from RG-3 to C-2A
– Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council on a rezoning application for
a 1.943 acre ± parcel. The property is zoned RG-3 (Group Housing Zone). The proposed zoning
is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone). The property is located on the east side of North
State Street between the Silver Lake bridge and Lepore Road; the property is adjacent to Silver
Lake. The owner of record is 801 Gold Coast, LLC c/o Luther D. Shank III. Address: 801 North
State Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-068.09-01-13.00-000. Council District 3. Ordinance #2015-02.
i. The Planning Commission on March 16, 2015 deferred consideration of this
Rezoning Application Z-15-01 until a future meeting. Application is associated
with request (MI-15-01A) for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment consisting of a
land use classification revision to Map 12-1: Land Development Plan. The City
Council took final action to approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment MI-15-01A
at their meeting of April 13, 2015. The Rezoning Application is now eligible for
consideration.
Representatives: Mr. John Paradee, Baird, Mandalas and Brockstedt
Mrs. Townshend stated that this is property located at 801 North State Street. The owner of
record is 801 Gold Coast, LLC. The current zoning is RG-3 (Group Housing Zone) which in the
Zoning Ordinance is really a townhouse zone. The proposed zoning requested by the applicant
is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone). This was previously on the Planning Commission
agenda connected with the Comprehensive Plan Amendment that the Commission took action
on in March. The recommendation of the Commission was not in favor of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment. Following a Public Hearing before City Council on April 13, 2015, they
approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendment requested by the applicant. This rezoning
application had been deferred pending the outcome of City Council’s action on the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Again, the current zone is RG-3 (Group Housing Zone). In
looking at the surrounding land-uses there is property adjacent to the subject property that is
zoned RG-3 (Group Housing Zone). The other properties that are adjacent to the subject
property that are located fronting on State Street are zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial
Zone). There are also some properties zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) across the
street and then it transitions to the Highway Commercial Zone. This is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan as amended by City Council on April 13, 2015 and the C-2A (Limited
Central Commercial Zone) is consistent with the zoning classifications in the surrounding area.
Mr. Paradee stated as Mrs. Townshend said, City Council did approve the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and that’s because they found that the uses permitted in the C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) district for this property would be consistent and compatible with existing
uses in the neighborhood. There is property to the north and the west which is also zoned for
commercial use and any concerns about the property located to the east which is residential
can be addressed by the buffering provided by the Code through the Site Plan process. The
criteria under the City of Dover Zoning Ordinance have been satisfied. The first is that the use
permitted by the proposed rezoning would be compatible. As he mentioned, City Council during
their hearing found that this was in fact the case. Second, adequate public services and
infrastructure exist to serve the needs of the property. Third, the proposed rezoning is in
accordance with the City’s current Comprehensive Plan as recently amended by the City
Council. Delaware law is very clear that the Comprehensive Plan has the force and effect of law
and therefore at this point the use that is proposed by the rezoning being consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan should be accepted as compatible.
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Z-15-01 Lands of 801 Gold Coast LLC
Report to City Council – June 8, 2015
Page 5
Colonel Welsh opened a public hearing and after seeing that there was no one wishing to
speak, closed the public hearing.
Mr. Ambruso moved to recommend approval to City Council for Z-15-01 Lands of 801 Gold
Coast, LLC at 801 North State Street: Rezoning from RG-3 to C-2A, seconded by Ms. Still and
the motion was approved by a roll call vote 8-0 with Mr. Cregar absent. Mr. Holden voting yes,
as it is compatible, there are services and Council has endorsed the zoning. Mr. Tolbert voting
yes, due to the application being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Holt voting yes,
as it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Baldwin voting yes, because it’s consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan. Dr. Jones voting yes, for all previously stated reasons. Ms. Still
voting yes, due to the compatibility with the zoning. Mr. Ambruso voting yes, predicated on
everyone’s statements already mentioned. Colonel Welsh voting yes, based on all the opinions
already expressed.
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Plan Type: Rezoning Subject Property
Current Zoning: RG-3
Proposed Zoning: C-2A Zoning
Owners: 801 Gold Coast LLC
Dover Parcels
Date: 1/21/2015
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APPLICATION: Lands of 801 Gold Coast LLC at North State Street: Rezoning from RG-3 to C-2A
FILE #: Z-15-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. N/A
ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:
1. No objections to the rezoning. Specific requirements may be required when proposed
development occurs.
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2012 NFPA Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2012 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JANUARY 28, 2015
APPLICATION: LANDS OF 801 GOLD COAST, LLC, 801 N. STATE
STREET
FILE #: Z-15-01
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover
CONTACT PERSON: Aren Wright - Electric
Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works
CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7070 PUBLIC WORKS – 302-736-7025
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS
1. Our office has no objection to the rezoning of: ED-05-068.09-01-13.00-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. Should this site be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be responsible
for all costs associated with providing the appropriate meter / service / main to this site based upon the use including
any necessary system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of electric, water and sewer
services and meters will be assessed at that time. (Please note that each water meter registered with the City of
Dover must have a separate service line.) Should the existing water and sanitary sewer services no longer be
required based upon the proposed use, they must be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance with all City of
Dover Department of Public Works standards and specifications.
2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook, the Specifications, Standards &
Procedures for City of Dover Public Works requirements, and the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook.
3. Please note that renovations and or change of use projects must ensure that the water and wastewater service is
brought up to current requirements. This may include relocating the water meter outside or changing service line
sizes. Please ensure you schedule a meeting with the Department of Public Works during the planning phase for this
site. Additional impact fees may apply for future development.
SANITATION
1. The City of Dover will continue to provide the current level of trash service to this address. If additional trash service
is required, the owner shall secure a private company to take over the sanitation service.
STORMWATER / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS
1. None.
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Lands of College Road Offices, LLC
File #: Z-14-01
January 29, 2014
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I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE
C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER D
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DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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D.A.C. MEETING DATE: January 28, 2015 T
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APPLICATION: Lands of 801Gold Coast, LLC at 801 North State Street: Rezoning
From RG-3 to C-2A
FILE#: Z-14-04 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Julio F. Seneus PHONE#: 760-2145
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THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. The Department has no comments for the proposed rezoning.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
In order to be issued a Letter of No Objection (LONO), the department will require the applicant
to provide the proper forms, fees, and plans.
The Department will adhere to the comments made to the applicant for this project at the
9/4/2014 meeting.
The applicant is required to obtain a utility permit from the DelDOT Central District for this
project prior to performing any construction works within the right-of-way. Also a fiber optic
line/conduit is located along the site frontage, and caution should be used during excavation.
This development is located in the Dover US Route 13 / Bay Road Corridor Transportation
Improvement District (TID), which was established by an agreement between DelDOT and the
City of Dover on November 18, 2014. Under this agreement, developers have the option to pay an
Infrastructure Fee when they apply for building permits as an alternative to DelDOT’s standard
development review process. Developers choosing to pay the fee are exempt from any DelDOT
requirement to do a Traffic Impact Study and will receive a credit toward their fee for any offsite
improvements they are required to build beyond their entrance construction.
At present, DelDOT and the City are still working to establish a program of transportation
improvements to be built in the TID and an Infrastructure Fee to fund those improvements. As
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guidance, we offer the following rate schedule, which was developed for the Southern New Castle
County TID. We anticipate that the fee structure to be developed for the Dover TID will be
comparable.
o Detached Single Family Residential = $3,800 per unit
o Attached Single Family Residential = $3,200 per unit
o Multi‐Family Residential = $2,800 per unit
o Commercial = $3.50 per square foot
o General Office = $3.50 per square foot
o Institutional = $2.00 per square foot
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
February 2015
APPLICATION: Lands of 801 Gold Coast LLC.
FILE #: Z-15-01
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: David C. Cahill PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE
APPLICANT:
Source: 2014 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the re-zoning plan for the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing tree clearing etc.) takes place and
exceeds 5000 square feet; a detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted and
approved to the Kent Conversation District.
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FINAL READING
CITY OF DOVER
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-02
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
2 CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
3 LOCATED AT 801 NORTH STATE STREET
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
5 the limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use
7 of property described below from RG-3 (Group Housing Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central
8 Commercial Zone).
9
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
11 OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
12 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
13 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
14 RG-3 (Group Housing) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial) on that property located at
15 801 North State Street consisting of 1.943+/- acres, owned by 801 Gold Coast, LLC
16 (Luther D. Shank III).
17 (Tax Parcel: ED-05-068.09-01-13.00-000; Planning Reference Z-15-01; 3rd Council District)
18
19 ADOPTED: *
20 S:\ORDINANCES\2015\DRAFT\Ordinance #2015-02 - Rezoning-801 North State Street - Final Reading.wpd
21
22 Actions History
23 June 8, 2015 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading by City Council
24 May 18, 2015 - Review by Planning Commission
25 April 13, 2015 - Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearings Rescheduled by City Council
26 March 16, 2015 - Consideration Deferred by Planning Commission
27 February 23, 2015 - Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearings Rescheduled by City Council
28 February 17, 2015 - Scheduled for Review by Planning Commission - Meeting Canceled due to Inclement Weather
29 February 9, 2015 - First Reading at City Council
30 January 26, 2015 - Scheduled for First Reading by City Council - Meeting Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
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PETITION TO AMEND AND ZONING DISTRICT
Public Hearing before the
Dover City Council
June 8, 2015
Applicants/Owners: Blue Hen Mall, LLC
Read Street LLC
Blue Hen Apt, LLC
Address: 605, 625, 635, 645, 655 Bay Road
400 Haslet Street
Location: East Side of Bay Road and South of Blue Hen Boulevard between Bay
Road and Haslet Street
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-05-077.00-01-19.00-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.02-000, ED-05-
077.00-01-19.03-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.04-000, ED-05-077.00-01-
19.05-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.06-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.07-000
ED-05-077.00-01-19.08-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.09-000, and ED-05-
077.00-01-01.00-000
Size: 80.02 +/- acres
Present Use: Multifamily Residential, Office, Day Care, Retail, Restaurant
Proposed Use: Multifamily Residential, Office, Day Care, Retail, Restaurant
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Residential Medium Density and Commercial – Rezoning would include
shifting the line between Land Use Classifications (a Minor Variation
according to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan). Letter attached from Office
of State Planning Coordination.
Present Zoning: RM-2/SC-3 (portions subject to SWPOZ)
Proposed Zoning: RG-2/SC-2 (portions subject to SWPOZ)
Reason for Request: To allow for additional apartment buildings on the east portion of the site
and to bring the remaining Shopping Center area into compliance with
the minimum land area requirement
Planning Commission
Recommendation: Following a public hearing on May 18, 2015 where no members of the
public spoke with regard to the application, the Planning Commission
recommended unanimously in favor of this proposed rezoning.
File Number: Z-15-02
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Existing Property
The property consists of 10 parcels of land, comprising 80.02 +/- acres on the east side of Bay
Road, south of Blue Hen Boulevard, between Bay Road and Haslet Street. The east portion of
the property is currently zoned RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone), and is developed as
Blue Hen Apartments. There is also a day care center located along Blue Hen Boulevard north of
the apartments. The west portion of the property is zoned SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center
Zone) and includes the former Blue Hen Mall, which is now occupied by offices with portions of
the building vacant, as well as several pad sites along Bay Road. The southwest area of the site
is within the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Tier 3 – Excellent Recharge
Area, and a small portion of the northeast corner is within the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection
Overlay Zone) Tier 1 – Secondary Wellhead Protection Area.
The rezoning request would change the property currently zoned RM-2 (Medium Density
Residence Zone) property to RG-2 (General Residence Zone), and would change the currently
zoned SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) property to SC-2 (Community Shopping Center
Zone). The principal differences between the RG-2 and RM-2 zones include that the RM-2 zone
permits a wider variety of housing types (townhouses and duplexes) than the RG-2 zone, and the
RM-2 zone includes a density cap, while the RG-2 zone does not. As it relates to the Shopping
Center zones, the minimum acreage specified in the Zoning Ordinance for SC-3 is 50 acres,
while the minimum acreage specified for the SC-2 zone is 15 acres. With the rezoning of
additional land as residential, the property would fall below the 50-acre threshold for the SC-3
zone. Additionally, the request would shift the line between the residential zone and commercial
zone further west and would change the zoning designation of the daycare center from a
residential zone (RM-2) to a commercial zone (SC-2).
Surrounding Land Uses:
The property is surrounded by a mix of land uses. To the east, adjacent to the Blue Hen
Apartments, is the neighborhood of School View, which is zoned R-8 (One Family Residence
Zone). The Kent County Levy Court building and East Dover Elementary School are zoned IO
(Institutional and Office Zone) and located north of the subject property. The former Stover
Professional Campus (now known as North Gate Center) is located south of the subject property
and is zoned IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone), with the two parcels located on the west
side of this campus zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The Mainstay Suites occupies one
of these parcels. On the west, the property is bounded by Bay Road. Properties across Bay Road
include the Bay Court Plaza Shopping Center (C-4 and SC-2) and the DelDOT administrative
complex (IO).
Comprehensive Plan:
The 2008 Comprehensive Plan depicts the subject area as Residential Medium Density and
Commercial land use classifications on Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map. The proposed
rezoning request would shift the line between these land use classifications west, adding
additional land in the Residential Medium Density classification. The Comprehensive Plan
allows for consideration of Minor Variations through the rezoning process.
1. Minor Variations - Any application for rezoning or annexation that is
inconsistent with the City of Dover’s Comprehensive Plan, but where the non-
conformity is of a minor, relatively insignificant nature shall be considered a
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minor variation. A rezoning shall be considered a minor variation from the
Comprehensive Plan when the following conditions are met:
a. The rezoning is of a unique circumstance and cannot set
precedent for other lands in the vicinity of the rezoning,
b. The relative size of the rezoning or the variation from the land use
recommended by the Comprehensive Plan is so minor that it
would have no impact on the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan, and
c. The proposed zoning is adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of
other similarly zoned lands and would not alter the pattern of
development in the area.
Planning Staff has reviewed this proposed rezoning in accordance with the criteria set forth and
has determined that the rezoning request is a Minor Variation to the Comprehensive Plan. We
further consulted with the Office of State Planning Coordination, which concurs with this
determination. A letter from Connie Holland is attached.
Request for RG-2 (General Residence Zone)
The following description of the RG-2 zoning district is provided from Article 3 §2 of the Zoning
Ordinance. Portions of this section not relevant to permitted and conditional uses have been
omitted in the summary below.
Section 2. - General residence zones (RG-1 and RG-2).
2.1 Uses permitted. In a general residence zone, no building or premises shall be used,
and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended or
designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
2.11 Any use permitted in one-family residence zones, except that:
Not more than one professional office or studio, other than accessory to a
use otherwise permitted, shall be permitted for each 25 dwelling units or
major fraction thereof on the lot. Such office or studio shall be only on the
street floor of any building and on the floor immediately above the street
floor only if there [shall] be direct access to such office or studio from
outside the building.
2.12 Garden apartments limited to placement within the RG-2 district only.
2.13 Off-street parking accessory to uses located within the central commercial
C-2 zone, provided that:
(a) Such parking is situated not more than 150 feet from the C-2 zone.
(b) Parking areas are screened by landscaping from adjoining
properties used for residence.
(c) Illumination of parking areas is shielded from the view of adjoining
properties used for residence.
2.14 Reserved.
2.4 [Conditional uses.] Conditional uses permitted upon the approval of the planning
commission in accordance with the procedures and general conditions set forth in article
10, section 1 of this ordinance:
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(a) Bed and breakfast inns in the RG-1 district only, subject to the following:
i. A bed and breakfast inn may only be established within a primary residential
structure or an associated accessory structure.
ii. The owner of the property shall reside on the premises of the bed and
breakfast inn or in an adjacent premises. However, if ownership of the property
is in the name of a corporation, partnership, trust, etc., a full-time resident
manager/operator/inn-keeper shall reside in the principal structure on the
subject property or adjacent property.
iii. The principal structure shall contain at least one full bathroom for the
exclusive use of the owner or resident manager and other members of the
immediate household. In addition, one full bathroom shall be provided for each
two guestrooms. Each full bathroom shall contain a minimum of one water
closet (toilet), one lavatory (sink) and one bathtub or shower stall and shall
comply with all applicable building and plumbing codes.
iv. The number of guestrooms requested shall be set forth in the application for
conditional use. The planning commission shall expressly establish the
maximum number of guestrooms permitted for any application for which
approval is granted. In no case shall a bed and breakfast inn contain more
than ten guestrooms.
v. Off-street parking shall be provided at a minimum of two spaces, plus one
space per guestroom. Off-street parking shall be prohibited in the front yard,
except that such parking which may be customarily accommodated on a single
width driveway may be permitted. Required parking may be provided on the
premises or off the premises, provided that such off-premises parking is
located within 150 feet walking distance of the bed and breakfast property.
vi. Lot coverage for a bed and breakfast inn shall not exceed 60 percent of the
lot.
vii. Signage is limited to one sign not to exceed six square feet in area. Signs
may be illuminated, provided that internally illuminated signs shall be
prohibited.
viii. Meals may be served to residents and overnight guests only. No cooking
appliances or kitchenettes shall be permitted within the guestrooms, except
small refrigerators and microwave ovens.
ix. The stay of overnight guests shall be limited to 30 consecutive days.
x. The owner/operator of a bed and breakfast inn shall maintain a current City
of Dover business license, and the establishment shall be inspected by the
City of Dover fire marshal and the City of Dover health inspector for
compliance with all applicable life safety and health and sanitation codes.
(b) Student homes subject to the following siting and bulk criteria:
i. No student home shall be located closer than 500 feet from any other
student home.
ii. The maximum allowable occupancy shall be four persons or the occupancy
limit as determined by the building and fire codes adopted by the City of Dover,
whichever is less.
iii. Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling unit.
iv. A student home shall not be permitted to be established within any semi-
detached dwelling, duplex dwelling, group dwelling, or townhouse dwelling
unit.
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v. Buildings or groups of buildings on the same lot with 15 or more units on the
lot shall not be subject to the student home regulations.
vi. Student homes shall be licensed under chapter 10, Housing Code [chapter
22, Buildings and Building Regulations], article V [X], Rental Dwellings, of the
Code of Ordinances.
vii. Student homes shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 10, Housing
Code [chapter 22, Buildings and Building Regulations], article III [VIII], Leases,
of the Code of Ordinances.
(c) Multiple dwellings subject to the following restrictions:
i. Conversions of single-family dwellings to multi-family residential dwellings
shall be limited to the RG-2 district.
(d) Professional offices may be permitted on Governors Avenue between Water Street
and Mary Street, and on Route 8, subject to the following restrictions:
i. The office operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to maintain the
residential character of the surrounding neighborhood, and no changes or
improvements shall be made to the premises which might preclude utilization
of the premises for residential purposes in the future.
ii. There shall be no other professional office located in the same zoning
district within 250 feet of the premises.
iii. No display of products or goods shall be visible from the street.
iv. There shall be no exterior effects such as noise, traffic, odor, dust, smoke,
gas, fumes, radiation, or electromagnetic interference.
v. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be required.
vi. No more than four off-street parking spaces shall be permitted.
Furthermore, all off-street spaces shall be visually screened from adjacent
residential uses, to the greatest extent possible, by employing a landscape
screen no less than six and one-half feet high, which landscape screen shall
be properly maintained throughout the duration of the professional office use
on the subject premises.
vii. Signage shall be limited to one sign, not to exceed six square feet in area.
No sign may be illuminated.
viii. The hours of operation shall not commence prior to 6:00 a.m. and shall
cease no later than 8:00 p.m., with no more than four employees engaged in
the operations upon the premises at any given time.
ix. The planning commission shall have the authority to impose such additional
conditions and restrictions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the
general health, safety, and welfare of the residents of surrounding properties.
(e) In order to stimulate limited commercial activity in the RG-1 and RG-2 zones
within the city's historic district zone and/or where a historic district property or a
property listed on the National Register of Historic Places exists, and to make this
area of historic Dover more attractive to tourists and residents, antique shops, art
galleries, gift and card shops, book stores, specialty hobby stores, and restaurants
with no alcoholic beverages may be permitted as accessory uses incidental to the
principal residence, subject to the conditional use approval of the planning
commission in accordance with Article 10—Planning Commission, Section 1—
Approval of conditional uses, and subject to the following:
i. Total floor area of any nonresidential accessory use shall not exceed 2,000
square feet.
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ii. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be required to serve the
residence and the accessory use.
iii. Signage for the accessory use is limited to one sign not to exceed six
square feet in area. Signs may be illuminated, provided that internally
illuminated signs shall be prohibited.
(b) Fuel pumps accessory to a permitted use.
The following description of the SC-2 zoning district is provided from Article 3 §17 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Portions of this section not relevant to permitted and conditional uses have
been omitted in the summary below.
Section 17. - Shopping center development [(SC-1, SC-2 and SC-3)].
17.3 Permitted uses.
17.31 In a neighborhood shopping center (SC-1), [the following are permitted uses]:
1. All uses permitted in the neighborhood commercial zone C-1, with no
limitation on the size of establishments;
2. Business, professional and governmental offices, public libraries, banks and
restaurants.
3. Retail and service establishments, subject to the following:
(a) The following uses shall be prohibited:
i. Wholesaling, warehousing, storage;
ii. Motor vehicle service, sales, and/or fueling stations.
(b) Gasoline pumps shall be permitted only as an accessory use and shall
be subject to conditional use approval by the planning commission in
accordance with Appendix B—Zoning, Article 10—Planning Commission,
Section 1—Approval of conditional uses.
17.32 In a community shopping center (SC-2), [the following are permitted uses]:
1. All uses permitted in the neighborhood shopping center zone SC-1;
2. Banks, theaters and restaurants;
3. Outlets and pickup stations for laundries and cleaning establishments.
Except in self-service, automatic laundry establishments containing not more
than 30 washing machines, washing of wearing apparel on the premises is
prohibited. Except for incidental removal of spots with flammable solvent,
cleaning of wearing apparel or household effects on the premises is permitted
only if nonflammable solvent is used.
4. Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning or any
other processing of products where goods so produced or processed are to be
sold at retail exclusively on the premises, provided that:
(a) An area fully concealed from any street and equal to not more than 20
percent of the area devoted to retail sales shall be so used;
(b) Except in connection with clothes pressing, electrical power not
exceeding a total of five rated horsepower and steam pressure not in
excess of 60 pounds of pressure per square inch shall be used
exclusively;
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(c) Not more than four employees are engaged in such production or
processing.
5. Hotels and clubs.
6. Light motor vehicle service accessory to a permitted use, provided that all
work is completed inside a building and that no automobiles are stored
outside.
Recommendation of the Planning Staff and Planning Commission:
Staff supports the rezoning request from as submitted by the applicant. The request is consistent
with the housing goal of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan to “Encourage Balanced Housing
Opportunities for All Income Levels and Phases in Life,” as it allows for development of housing
in a location that is convenient to and within walking distance of employment, education,
services, and shopping. The existing Blue Hen Apartments have maintained nearly full
occupancy, and the rezoning would allow the opportunity to add more units to this apartment
complex. The proposed rezoning meets the criteria of a minor variation to the Comprehensive
Plan. The rezoning of the SC-3 portion of land to SC-2 would keep the property in conformance
with the area requirements for Shopping Center zones provided by the Zoning Ordinance.
Staff’s recommendation was made prior to the benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding
landowners and residents. Following a public hearing on May 18, 2015, where no members of
the public spoke with regard to the proposed rezoning, the Planning Commission unanimously
recommended in favor of the proposed rezoning application. An excerpt of the draft minutes of
the Planning Commission meeting is attached to this report.
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Excerpt from DRAFT Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 18, 2015
Z-15-02 Lands of Blue Hen Apt, LLC and Blue Hen CC, LLC and Read Street LLC: Rezoning
from RM-2 and SC-3 with SWPOZ to RG-2 and SC-2 with SWPOZ – Public Hearing and
Review for Recommendation to City Council on a rezoning application for a series of parcels
comprised of the Blue Hen Apartment Complex and the Blue Hen Corporate Center Complex
and totaling 80.02 acres. The properties are currently zoned RM-2 (Medium Density Residence
Zone) and SC-2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and remaining subject to the SWPOZ
(Source Water Protection Overlay Zone – Tier 1: Secondary Wellhead Protection Area and Tier
3: Excellent Recharge Area). The properties are located on east side of Bay Road and south of
Blue Hen Apt, LLC and Blue Hen CC, LLC (listed as Blue Hen Mall, LLC) and Read Street LLC.
Property Addresses: 605 Bay Road, 625 Bay Road, 635 Bay Road, 645 Bay Road, 655 Bay
Road and 400 Haslet Street. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.00-01-19.00-000, ED-05-077.00-01-
19.02-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.03-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.04-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.05-
000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.06-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.07-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.08-000,
ED-05-077.00-01-19.09-000 and ED-05-077.00-01-01.00-000. Council District 2. Ordinance
#2015-08.
Representatives: Ms. Andrea Finerosky, Blue Hen Apt, LLC
Mrs. Townshend stated that the Commissioners have Exhibit B located in their packets which
goes through each of the parcels, the address associated, the size of the parcel, the owner of
record, the existing zoning and the proposed zoning. The existing property is ten (10) parcels of
land that comprises 80.02 acres of the east side of Bay Road, south of Blue Hen Boulevard,
between Bay Road and Haslet Street. The east portion of the property is zoned RM-2 (Medium
Density Residence Zone) and is developed as Blue Hen Apartments. There’s also a day care
center located along Blue Hen Boulevard north of the apartments. The western portion of the
property is zoned SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) and includes the former Blue Hen
Mall which is now occupied by primarily offices with portions of the building vacant as well as
several pad sites along Bay Road. The southwest area of the site is within the SWPOZ (Source
Water Protection Overlay Zone); the Tier 3 Excellent Recharge Area. There is a very small
portion of the northeast corner of the site that is also within the SWPOZ Tier 1 secondary well-
head protection area. If you look at the Map Exhibit provided by Staff, it shows those Source
Water Protection Overlay Zone areas on the property.
The rezoning request would change the property that is currently zoned RM-2 (Medium Density
Residence Zone) to RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and it would change a portion of the
property that is currently zoned SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) to SC-2 (Community
Shopping Center Zone). Additionally, the day care center is currently zoned RM-2 (Medium
Density Residence Zone) so the zoning line would change to make that part of the shopping
center zone. In addition to just rezoning the land that is RM-2 (Medium Density Residence
Zone) to RG-2 (General Residence Zone), the rezoning line would shift to the west so that a
portion of what is now the parking area at the Blue Hen Mall would become RG-2 (General
Residence Zone). The primary differences between the RM-2 (Medium Density Residence
Zone) and the RG-2 (General Residence Zone) relate in some ways to the housing styles. The
RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) which is the current zoning allows for housing styles
such as townhouses that are not permitted in the RG-2 (General Residence Zone). The RG-2
(General Residence Zone) pretty much allows garden apartments, single family residences and
apartments as a conditional use. In addition, the RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) which
is the current zoning of the apartments has an eight (8) dwelling unit per acre density cap; the
RG-2 (General Residence Zone) does not include a density cap. In terms of the rezoning from
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the SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) to the SC-2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) the
threshold set in the Zoning Ordinance for the SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) is a
minimum acreage of fifty (50) acres. With the rezoning of property to RM-2 (Medium Density
Residence Zone) in the past and then the additional land that is being requested here for RG-2
(General Residence Zone), that residual area would be less than fifty (50) acres and therefore
the SC-2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) would be more in conformance with the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
As it relates to the Comprehensive Plan, this area is shown with what is currently the day care
center and the apartments as Medium Density Residential and everything to the west of that as
Commercial. According to the Comprehensive Plan there is the ability to do what is considered
a Minor Amendment or a Minor Variation which is any application for rezoning or annexation
that is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan but where the non-conformity is of a minor
relatively insignificant nature shall be considered a Minor Variation. A rezoning shall be
considered a Minor Variation from the Comprehensive Plan when the following conditions are
met: the rezoning is of a unique circumstance and cannot set precedent for other lands in the
vicinity of the rezoning, the relative size of the rezoning or variation from the land-use
recommended by the Comprehensive Plan is so minor that it would have no impact on the goals
and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and the proposed zoning is adjacent to or in the
immediate vicinity of the similarly zoned lands and would not alter the pattern of development in
the area. Whenever they receive an application for a rezoning that would be considered a Minor
Variation to the Comprehensive Plan, they consult with the Office of State Planning
Coordination. In this case, she did the same thing and there is a letter in the packet from Mrs.
Connie Holland, the State Planning Director concurring that this shift on the line between the
residential and commercial zone is minor in nature and that it should be considered just through
the rezoning process. Page 7 of the Report has the Staff recommendation. The Staff
determination is that request is consistent with the housing goal from 2008 Comprehensive Plan
to encourage balanced housing opportunities for all income levels and phases of life as it allows
development of housing in a location that is convenient to and within walking distance of
employment, education and services as well as shopping. The existing Blue Hen Apartments
have maintained nearly full occupancy and the rezoning would allow them to add more units. In
terms of the overall land-use, the Blue Hen Mall itself is continuing to have areas within the mall
fit-out as offices. The Kent County Levy Court Complex is adjacent to the Blue Hen Mall
complex. East Dover Elementary School is also adjacent to the complex and there are a
number of shopping areas also within walking distance. In terms of proximity for this style of
housing, and proximity to services, Staff believes that this is consistent with the character of the
area.
Ms. Finerosky stated that she agreed with the DAC comments and Staff recommendations.
They have met with the Planning Department several times prior to making this submission and
sorting out what goes where and which zoning classification would be best and how to set it all
up. Mrs. Townshend has been very instrumental in help them out with that process.
Colonel Welsh opened a public hearing and after seeing that there was no one wishing to
speak, closed the public hearing.
Mr. Tolbert moved to recommend approval to City Council on Z-15-02 Lands of Blue Hen Apt,
LLC and Blue Hen CC, LLC and Read Street LLC: Rezoning from RM-2 and SC-3 with SWPOZ
to RG-2 and SC-2 with SWPOZ as submitted, seconded by Mr. Holt and the motion was
approved by a roll call vote 8-0 with Mr. Cregar absent. Mr. Ambruso voting yes. Mr. Still voting
yes, as it complies with the requirements for the application. Dr. Jones voting yes, in
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Report to City Council – June 8, 2015
Page 10
consideration that Staff supports this request. Mr. Baldwin voting yes, based on Staff
recommendation and approval. Mr. Holt voting yes, based on Staff recommendation. Mr Tolbert
voting yes, he would like something to be done with Blue Hen Mall and it looks like they are
going to do it. Mr. Holden voting yes, for the aforementioned comments and due to the fact that
it’s consistent with housing goal (of Comprehensive Plan). He appreciates the success of the
existing Blue Hen Apartments. Colonel Welsh voting yes, he congratulated Blue Hen
Apartments on the great job that they have done in the past and hopefully they will continue that
in the future.
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Application #: Z-15-02
Address: 605, 625, 635, 645, 655 S Bay Rd Subject Properties
400 Hazlet St
Zoning
Parcels: 10 parcels referenced in report
Acres: Total 80.02 Dover Parcels
Existing Zoning: SC-3 and RM-2, SWPOZ Tier1 and Tier 3
Proposed Zoning: SC-2 and RG-2, SWPOZ Tier 1 and Tier 3 SWPOZ Tier 1
Owners: Blue Hen Apt LLC SWPOZ Tier 3
Blue Hen CC LLC
Read Street LLC
Date: 4/15/2015
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APPLICATION: Lands of Blue Hen Apt, LLC / Blue Hen CC, LLC / Read Street LLC
FILE #: Z-15-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Timothy P. Mullaney Jr, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. This office has no objection to the rezoning of the property. Review will be required
when property is development.
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2012 NFPA Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2012 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: APRIL 29, 2015
APPLICATION: LANDS OF BLUE HEN APT, LLC, BLUE HEN CC, LLC,
AND READ STREET LLC
FILE #: Z-15-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover
CONTACT PERSON: Aren Wright - Electric
Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works
CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7070 PUBLIC WORKS – 302-736-7025
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS
Our office has no objection to the rezoning of:
ED-05-077.00-01-19.00-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.02-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.03-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.04-000, ED-
05-077.00-01-19.05-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.06-000, ED-05-077.00-01-19.07-000 ED-05-077.00-01-19.08-000, ED-05-
077.00-01-19.09-000, and ED-05-077.00-01-01.00-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / SANITATION / STORMWATER / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. Should this site be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be responsible
for all costs associated with providing the appropriate meter / service / main to this site based upon the use including
any necessary system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of electric, water and sewer
services and meters will be assessed at that time. (Please note that each water meter registered with the City of
Dover must have a separate service line.) Should the existing water and sanitary sewer services no longer be
required based upon the proposed use, they must be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance with all City of
Dover Department of Public Works standards and specifications.
2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook, the Specifications, Standards &
Procedures for City of Dover Public Works requirements, and the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook.
3. Please note that renovations and or change of use projects must ensure that the water and wastewater service is
brought up to current requirements. This may include relocating the water meter outside or changing service line
sizes. Please ensure you schedule a meeting with the Department of Public Works during the planning phase for this
site. Additional impact fees may apply for future development.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS
1. None.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE
C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
May 2015
APPLICATION: Lands of Blue Henn Apartments
FILE #: Z-15-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: David C. Cahill PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE
APPLICANT:
Source: 2014 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the re-zoning plan for the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing tree clearing etc.) takes place and
exceeds 5000 square feet; a detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted and
approved to the Kent Conversation District.
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APPLICATION: Lands of Blue Hen Apt., LLC and Blue Hen CC, LLC and Read Street
LLC: Rezoning from RM-2 and SC-3 with SWPOZ to RG-2 and SC-2 with SWOP
FILE#: Z-15-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Julio F. Seneus PHONE#: 760-2145
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THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. The Department has no comments for the proposed rezoning.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. In order to be issued a Letter of No Objection (LONO), the department will
require the applicant to provide the proper forms, fees, and plans.
2. The applicant is required to obtain a utility permit from the DelDOT Central
District for this project prior to performing any construction works within the
right-of-way. This development is located in the Dover US Route 13 / Bay
Road Corridor Transportation Improvement District (TID), which was
established by an agreement between DelDOT and the City of Dover on
November 18, 2014. Under this agreement, developers have the option to pay
an Infrastructure Fee when they apply for building permits as an alternative to
DelDOT’s standard development review process. Developers choosing to pay
the fee are exempt from any DelDOT requirement to do a Traffic Impact
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Study and will receive a credit toward their fee for any offsite improvements
they are required to build beyond their entrance construction.
At present, DelDOT and the City are still working to establish a program of
transportation improvements to be built in the TID and an Infrastructure Fee
to fund those improvements. As guidance, we offer the following rate
schedule, which was developed for the Southern New Castle County TID. We
anticipate that the fee structure to be developed for the Dover TID will be
comparable.
Detached Single Family Residential = $3,800 per unit
Attached Single Family Residential = $3,200 per unit
Multi‐Family Residential = $2,800 per unit
Commercial = $3.50 per square foot
General Office = $3.50 per square foot
Institutional = $2.00 per square foot
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.
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FINAL READING
CITY OF DOVER
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-08
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
2 CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES
3 LOCATED AT 605, 625, 635, 645, AND 655 BAY ROAD AND 400 HASLET STREET
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
5 the limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use
7 of properties described below and further specified in Exhibit A to this ordinance from the existing
8 zoning classifications to the proposed zoning classifications specified in Exhibit B to this ordinance.
9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
10 OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
11 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
12 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
13 the existing to the proposed zoning designations as specified in Exhibit B to this ordinance
14 on those properties located at 605, 625, 635, 645, and 655 Bay Road and 400 Haslet Street,
15 on the east side of Bay Road and south of Blue Hen Boulevard between Bay Road and
16 Haslet Street, consisting of 80.02+/- acres and depicted in Exhibit A to this ordinance, owned
17 by Blue Hen CC, LLC; Read Street, LLC; and Blue Hen Apt, LLC.
18 (Planning Reference Z-15-02; Council District: 2)
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20 Tax Parcels:
21 ED-05-077.00-01-19.00-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.02-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.03-000;
22 ED-05-077.00-01-19.04-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.05-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.06-000;
23 ED-05-077.00-01-19.07-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.08-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.09-000;
24 ED-05-077.00-01-01.00-000
25 ADOPTED: *
26 S:\ORDINANCES\2015\DRAFT\Ordinance #2015-08 - Rezoning 655 S. Bay Road - Final Reading.wpd
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28 Actions History
29 June 8, 2015 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading by City Council
30 May 18, 2015 - Review by Planning Commission
31 April 27, 2015 - First Reading by City Council
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EXHIBIT A
Ordinance #2015-08
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Ordinance #2015‐08 ‐ EXHIBIT B
Parcel
Size
Parcel Address (acres) Owner Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.09‐000 605 Bay Road 2.69 Blue Hen CC, LLC RM‐2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and
and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water RG‐2 (General Residence Zone) and subject to
Protection Overly Zone) the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay
Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.02‐000 625 Bay Road 1.41 Read Street LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.00‐000 635 Bay Road 1.13 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.06‐000 645 Bay Road 0.92 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.03‐000 655 Bay Road 12.82 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and
RG‐2 (General Residence Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.05‐000 655 Bay Road 23.16 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and
RG‐2 (General Residence Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.04‐000 655 Bay Road 0.93 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.07‐000 655 Bay Road 13.21 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) and SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and
subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water RG‐2 (General Residence Zone) and subject to
Protection Overlay Zone) the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay
Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.08‐000 655 Bay Road 3.09 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) and SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and
subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water
Protection Overlay Zone) Protection Overlay Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐01.00‐000 400 Haslet 20.66 Blue Hen Apt, LLC RM‐2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) RG‐2 (General Residence Zone)
Street
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council AGENDA: 06/08/2015
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Finance DATE SUBMITTED: 6/04/2015
PREPARED BY: Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer
SUBJECT: Electric Rates & Tariffs
RELATED PROJECT: Cost of Service Study – Burns & McDonnell dated May 01, 2015
APPROVALS: City Council
EXHIBITS: Exhibit 1 – Current & Proposed Rates (Burns & McDonnell);
TIMETABLE: To be implemented July 1, 2015
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends Council approval of the proposed electric rates and tariffs as provided by Mr. Ted Kelly of Burns &
McDonnell on May 01, 2015.
A primary driver behind this 2015 rate study update is commercial and industrial rate competitiveness.
Burns & McDonnell was tasked with balancing appropriate allocation of cost recovery while developing
regionally competitive electric rates. The study was completed with consideration of the forecasted
power supply. The revised rates and tariffs are attached for implementation on July 1, 2015. The rates
include a provision for implementation of a “Purchased Power Adjustment” to be implemented
beginning July 1, 2017. The amount of this adjustment will be determined prior to the implementation
date.
It is important to note, that these rates were forecasted to cover the years FY2016 through FY 2020. In
doing so, the City will be required to use forecasted budget balances over the 8% policy in addition to
funds in the rate stabilization reserve as a means of balancing the budget for the Electric Operating
Fund. The financial forecast puts the Electric Revenue Fund within the policy requirement (8% - 12%) at
the end of the first year.
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Electric Rates & Tariffs City of Dover
July 1, 2015
PURCHASED POWER ADJUSTMENT
“PPA”
PPA for “all” Tariffs unless listed separately
Dover will bill customers a monthly purchased power adjustment (PPA) to recover fluctuating power supply costs caused by
recurring changes in the price purchased power. The PPA is designed to manage power cost changes without having to make
frequent changes to base rates. Residential Service, Small Commercial Service, Medium Commercial Service, Large
Commercial Service, Primary Power Service, Transmission Voltage, and Firm Standby and Supplemental Service customers are
all subject to a PPA charge on a cents per kWh basis.
All kwh - per kwh 0.00000
New PPA charge projected to be implemented July 1, 2017.
Effective Date: July 1, 2015
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Electric Rates & Tariffs City of Dover
July 1, 2015
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“R”
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for household related services in a single private
dwelling and incidental service outside of the home through the same meter, provided such incidental service does not
exceed 20 KW of connected load. Service size cannot exceed 600 amps.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase service
Customer Charge
Per bill 7.50
Energy Charge
All kwh - per kwh 0.12030
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
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 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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Electric Rates & Tariffs City of Dover
July 1, 2015
SMALL COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C and C1"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for small commercial and industrial purposes through
a single meter. The maximum monthly usage must not exceed 3,500 KWH per month or have instrument rated metering. If
there is a major change in the character of service or if the KWH usage exceeds 3,500 KWH for two (2) consecutive billing
months, the account will be automatically transferred to the Medium Commercial Service Classification. If the customer’s
usage does not exceed 3,500 KWH after a period of one (1) year, the customer may be returned to the Small Commercial
Service Classification.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where
available and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill - Single Phase Service 7.50
Per bill - Three Phase Service 22.50
Energy Charge
Per KWH 0.10040
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly billing shall be the Customer Charge.
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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Electric Rates & Tariffs City of Dover
July 1, 2015
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C2 and C3"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes through a
single meter having monthly usages of more than 3,500 KWH for two (2) consecutive months. If the customer has a major
change in the character of service and falls below the above criteria, the customer may be returned to the Small Commercial
Service Classification.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable and at the
option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per Bill - Single Phase Service 7.50
Per Bill - Three Phase Service 22.50
Demand Charge
All KW, per KW 13.95
Energy Charge
All KWH, per KWH 0.06770
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand
meter.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge based on sixty percent (60%) of the greatest
Billing Demand established during any month of the 12-month period ending with the current billing month.
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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Electric Rates & Tariffs City of Dover
July 1, 2015
LARGE COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C5"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes having
instrument rated metering. If there is a significant change in the character of service, the City will, at its option on a case by
case basis, temporarily transfer the account to another tariff.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable when
available and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill - single or three phase service 22.50
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW 13.90
Energy Charge
All kwh - per kwh 0.06770
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand
meter. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five percent (95%)
the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand X .95
Average Power Factor
The city measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors, and the customer is billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge based on sixty percent (60%) of the greatest
Billing Demand established during any month of the 12-month period ending with the current billing month.
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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PRIMARY SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“P”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial customers taking
delivery at the primary voltage available, and where the transforming and protective apparatus is furnished, owned and
maintained by the customer.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Primary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase or three phase service.
Customer Charge
Per bill - single or three phase 15.00
Demand Charge
All KW - per KW 11.25
Energy Charge
All kwh - per kwh 0.06760
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum sixty (60) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95%), the measured
demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
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 bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge which shall be based on the greater of three
hundred kilowatts (300 KW) or 60% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 12 month period
ending with the current billing month.
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. If a customer who is on the Primary Service Classification wishes to switch to the Large Commercial Service
Classification, the customer may do so at the customer's choice. If such a change occurs, the City will determine on a case-
by-case basis which portion, if any, of the customer-owned electrical equipment will be maintained by the City provided,
however, that any equipment transferred to City ownership will be so transferred at no cost to the City.
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TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE CLASSIFICATION
“T”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area to 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 0.06370
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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FIRM STANDBY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“SS”
AVAILABILTY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers for firm standby and/or supplemental
electric service for commercial and industrial purposes whom would otherwise be billed from the C5: Large Commercial
Service, P: Primary Service, or T: Transmission Voltage electric tariffs. Qualifying customers shall take delivery at the voltage
available, and where the transforming and protective apparatus is furnished, owned and maintained by the customer.
To service customers with electric generation facilities used to serve onsite power requirements and requiring firm standby
and/or supplemental electric service. This rate is not applicable for customers whom meet one or more of the following
criteria:
1. Onsite generation is for emergency or testing purposes only.
2. Onsite generating capability is less than 500 kW.
Service under this schedule is also available to any specific generation customer who does not satisfy the provisions above
and to whom providing service, in City of Dover’s opinion, would be beneficial to its other customers.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary or primary voltages, 60 cycle alternating current, single phase or three phase service.
Standby (Maintenance and Back-Up) Service Charges:
Customer Charge
Per bill – single or three phase: $30.00 per month
Demand Charges
Daily Demand Charge: $0.14 per kW day of actual demand
Reservation Charge: $2.24 per kW of Contract Standby Billing Demand per month
Plus a distribution charge for the associated service voltage.
Primary Distribution Charge: $1.65 per kW of Contract Standby Billing Demand per month
Secondary Distribution Charge: $2.16 per kW of Contract Standby Billing Demand per month
Note: Distribution Charges are not are applicable where electric service is
provided solely from the transmission system.
Energy Charge
All kWh – per kWh: 0.05840
Supplemental Service Charges:
Supplemental Service shall be billed at the City of Dover’s otherwise applicable electric rates.
DETERMINATION OF BILLING DEMAND
Standby Billing Demand – Standby billing demand is the summation of the maximum integrated sixty (60) minute standby
demand delivered by the City of Dover each day of the billing period. Standby demand for each sixty (60) minute period is the
integrated sixty (60) minute demand delivered by the City, but not exceeding the difference between the contract standby
demand and the sixty (60) minute integrated kW output of the customer's generating unit(s), but never less than zero. In any
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month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95) percent, the measured
demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
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.
Contract Reserved Standby Demand - The demand contracted shall not exceed the net dependable capability of the
customer's generating equipment. This demand will remain constant unless agreed to by mutual consent and appropriate
changes are made to the tariff agreement and the agreement executed by the City and the customer. If at any point, Standby
Billing Demand exceeds Contract Reserved Standby Demand, the Contract Demand rating shall be revised to match the
Standby Demand rating that exceeded the Contract Demand rating.
Supplemental Billing Demand - Supplemental billing demand for the month shall be the maximum sixty (60) minute
integrated "Supplemental Demand" for the month. It is intended that this demand shall fairly represent the capacity which
the City is required to stand ready to supply in excess of the customer's generating capacity. In any month in which the
average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95) percent, the measured demand shall be
corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
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.
Supplemental Demand - Determined for each sixty (60) minute interval as the net sixty (60) minute integrated demand
delivered by the City of Dover minus the standby billing demand.
Installations which use this service in a manner such that measurement of a sixty (60) minute interval does not result in fair
or equitable measure of the supply capacity required to serve the customer's load, then the measured demand may be
adjusted taking into account the known character of use and the rating data of the equipment connected or from special
tests. It is the intent of this provision that the demand billed shall fairly represent the customer's capacity requirement. In
cases where City of Dover elects to use connected load instead of demand measurement as the method for determining
demand, it will take into account the known character of use and the rating data of the equipment connected.
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.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge, Reservation Charge, Distribution Charge plus Adjustments.
The billing demand charge for all kW up to the maximum contracted standby requirements for each month will be billed at
the maximum of:
The Reservation Charge plus any Primary or Secondary Distribution Charges per kW-month times the contracted
standby demand requirements or $0.14 per kW-day of actual standby demand delivered.
All kW between the actual standby demand and the contract demand will be billed at the Reservation Charge rate
plus any Primary or Secondary Distribution Charges per kW-month.
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PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
TEMPORARY DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
Where the use of energy is seasonal or intermittent, no adjustments will be made for a temporary discontinuance of service.
Any customer prior to resuming service within 12 months after such service was discontinued will be required to pay all
charges which would have been billed if service had not been discontinued.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Power factor at the time of the monthly peak demand must be maintained above 95%. Service hereunder is subject to the
rules and regulations for electric service as adopted by City of Dover from time to time and on file with the City Clerk.
Service hereunder will be supplied at one location through one point of delivery and measured through one meter unless
otherwise deemed necessary by City of Dover.
Customers electing to receive service under this rate tariff are required to provide a 60-month notice, in writing, prior to
transferring from this firm supplemental and standby service to any of the City of Dover’s firm full requirements service.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Riles and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2015
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OUTDOOR DEVELOPMENT LIGHTING RATE
(Residential Area Lighting Only)
“OL”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover service area for residential developments/mobile home park lighting.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single phase.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The association and/or owner shall install and maintain all lighting and associated equipment. This rate applies to one
metering point. If multiple metering points are required to reduce voltage drop, a totalized bill will be rendered. The
metering point(s) will be governed by the City of Dover.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for one (1) year with automatic month to month extension until either party
terminated this agreement via letter. Billing will be monthly. If this contract is terminated prior to the one year agreement,
the customer shall reimburse the City of Dover for all expenses incurred.
Customer Charge
Per Bill 8.25
Energy Charge
All kwh - per kwh 0.11230
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
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.
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PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for all-night outdoor lighting service for lighting of
outdoor areas on private property.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
UNMETERED - This will be the standard installation practice. The lights under this classification shall be fed directly from the
City of Dover’s energy source.
METERED - This classification will be available at the City of Dover’s discretion and only when it is not feasible to install the
lighting service from an unmetered source. These lights will have the energy supplied through the customers meter and the
monthly rental fee shall be reduced to reflect this customer expense.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The equipment supplied will be the type of fixture currently being furnished by the City at the time of installation as
described below in the Classifications of Security Lights, Decorative Lighting, and Roadway/Area Lighting. Lighting shall be
from dusk to dawn each day.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for two (2) years. The City may require a fee if the installation is removed prior to
the two (2) year term.
Where service is not associated with a metered service, a Customer Charge of $5.00 for residential lights and $10.00 for
commercial lights will be added to cover the associated costs of billing and related consumer costs not reflected in the
lighting schedule.
Unmetered - The City shall maintain, relamp, and supply the energy to the lighting equipment that it owns.
Metered - The City shall also maintain and relamp the lighting equipment it owns where energy is not supplied.
The City will perform relamping, repair, and/or maintenance during normal working hours within a reasonable period
following notification by the Customer.
Customers requiring unique or unusual lighting service different than outlined below may obtain such service under a
mutually agreeable contractual arrangement.
SECURITY LIGHTS
Includes a 2' (+/-) arm, pole not included. If a pole needs to be installed, the location shall be accessible to truck traffic via
driveway, roadway, alleyway, or other public accessible parking areas. If a pole must be installed and the location is not truck
accessible, a decorative lighting fixture may be installed at the applicable rated.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge KWH Rental Charge
100 watt HPS 7.70 47 2.72
175 watt MV 9.08 68 2.32
The following style is not available after February 28, 1997.
70 watt HPS 6.70 33
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DECORATIVE LIGHTING
Includes a 18' fiberglass pole (15' above ground). The electrical service to these poles shall be underground; therefore, the
installation location shall be accessible to trencher traffic.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge KWH Rental Charge
70 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 11.65 33 6.41
150 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 14.51 62 6.58
250 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 20.31 101 8.43
The following styles are not available after February 28, 1997:
Est. Monthly
Monthly Charge KWH
175 watt MV w/o ladder rest 14.17 68
175 watt MV contemporary 14.81 68
ROADWAY/AREA LIGHTING
Includes choice of bracket from 8' to 16' if the fixture is accessible to truck traffic via driveway, roadway, alleyway, or other
public accessible parking areas. If not accessible to trucks a 2' (+/-) arm shall be used. Pole not included.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge KWH Rental Charge
100 watt HPS 9.21 47 3.74
175 watt MV 10.30 68 3.20
250 watt HPS 14.29 101 4.03
250 watt MV 14.29 101 4.03
400 watt MV 19.16 154 4.21
400 watt HPS 19.25 155 4.27
POLE CHARGES PER MONTH
For each wood pole required exclusively for the support of lighting fixtures or lighting circuits under this service classification
a per pole charge will be assessed as follows:
Monthly Charge
Poles installed through February 28, 1997 2.09
Poles installed or changed out after February 28, 1997 3.22
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
This rate will not be subject to the Purchase Power Adjustment Clause.
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.
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.
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City of Dover, Delaware
Department of Planning and
Inspections & Recreation
2014 Annual Report
Planning, Inspections
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I. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 3
II. DIVISION REPORTS ........................................................................................................................... 4
Personnel.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Building Inspections .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Fire Marshals……………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….. 5
Code Enforcement & Property Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 6
Licensing and Permi ng……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Planning Division………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
III. INITIATIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS ...................................................................................................... 9
2008 Comprehensive Plan Implementation .................................................................................................................. 13
Major Development Projects…………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Other Major Project Ac vi es…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
IV. 2014 COMMITTEE REPORTS .......................................................................................................... 18
Planning Commission..………………………………………………………………………………………….………18
Board of Adjustment………..…………………………………………………………………………………………...18
Historic District Commission…………………………………………………………………………………………...19
Recreation Division ………………………………………………………………………………………..…………...20
V. COMMISSION ACTIVITY .................................................................................................................. 23
Board of Adjustment ..........................................................................................................................................................
Historic District Commission……………………………………………………………………………………………...
Planning Commission Site Plan Applications……………………………………………………….………………...…
Miscellaneous Planning Applications……………………………………………………………….………..…………. .
Conditional Uses…………………………………………………………………………………….……………….. .......
Subdivisions…………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………....
Rezoning Applications………………………………………………………………………….…………………..……..
Unified Signs…………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………
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Planning, Inspections & Recreation
2014 Annual Report
Introduction
2014 was an exciting and productive year for the Planning & Inspections and Parks & Recreation depart-
ments, although signs of economic growth continued to be slow and inconsistent.
As in prior years, institutional projects continued strong, contributing to the local economy. Notable con-
struction projects included:
Dover High School construction complete
Continued expansion at Bayhealth
Beginning construction of the Applied Optics Building at Delaware State University
Home2 Suites opened at the corner of East Loockerman Street and South DuPont Highway in September.
Renovation work began on the former Uno’s restaurant site and Dover Litho site to renovate these sites for
new retail businesses. Progress continued on Uzin Utz Manufacturing and the Garrison Energy Center, as
well as the infrastructure related to the Garrison Oak Technology Park. New apartment construction began
on the Leander Lakes Apartments, just west of the Dover High School. So while growth was not as strong
as it was during the robust economy, several major projects have provided indications that the economy is
moving in the right direction.
In 2014, the Planning and Inspections Department spent a lot of time and effort preparing for the new Down-
town Development District (DDD) Program. City staff worked closely with the Governor’s Office and area
legislators to provide feedback as the program was being developed. Once the General Assembly approved
the legislation establishing the DDD program, staff worked hard to create a competitive application for Do-
ver’s DDD designation. The timing of this was perfect, as the Restoring Central Dover planning effort was
completed in October, just in time for submission with the City’s DDD application. With this plan and the
DDD program, there is an increased energy surrounding Dover’s downtown revitalization efforts.
The Parks and Recreation staff continued to work to develop programs to meet the diverse recreation needs
of Dover’s residents. The Department has continued to work to develop and build on partnerships with enti-
ties such as the Capital School District, Wesley College, Delaware State University, Dover YMCA, Dela-
ware Senior Olympics, and Delaware Special Olympics. These partnerships have allowed for our Camp
Small Wonder participants to take swimming lessons through the YMCA and have allowed us to grow our
sports leagues in cooperation with the Capital School District.
The City has continued to aggressively address vacant and dangerous buildings. Six buildings and two pools
were demolished by the City of Dover, and ten other buildings (including several pools) were either repaired
or demolished by the owner due to dangerous building enforcement by the City. The Department’s proactive
approach to vacant building registrations has been effective in getting banks and management companies to
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register vacant buildings and pay the associated fees in a timely manner. We continue to be hopeful that a turn-
around in the economy and the energy created by the Downtown Development District will minimize the chal-
lenges that dangerous and vacant buildings present to our neighborhoods and that lots where buildings have
been demolished will be sites for new construction.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Townshend, AICP
Director of Planning & Community Development
Building Inspections
Staff: Mike McGregor Building Inspector II; Greg
Akers, Chief Building Inspector / Plans Examiner; and
Chris Scott, Licensed Plumbing / HVAC Inspector II.
New Construction, Renovations, Additions and Tenant
Fit Outs: Mr. Akers: supervises construction inspec-
tors, reviews construction documents and permits, meets
with design professionals regarding construction pro-
jects and Dover’s permit process. Mr. McGregor: reviews plans and permits, performs inspections of
commercial, residential and manufactured buildings. Mr. Scott’s responsibilities include plans review and per-
Personnel Changes
The continued dedication and professionalism of the staff of the Department of Planning, Inspections and
Recreation is a critical element in providing services to the community. These qualities allow staff to suc-
cessfully interact with the residents of our City and support continued community improvement. There were
a number of staffing changes within the Department during 2014. The change is as follows:
William Cook was hired as a Planner I in the Planning Department effective February 10, 2014.
Dave Truax retired from the City after 24 years of service on May 16, 2014.
Sam Gonzalez retired from the City after 17 years of service on June 6, 2014.
Tim Mullaney Jr. was appointed as Fire Marshal on August 11, 2014.
Jason Osika was promoted from Inspector I/Deputy Fire Marshal to Inspector II/Deputy Fire Mar-
shal effective October 27, 2014.
Matthew Brown was transferred from Inspector I/Code Enforcement Officer to Inspector I/Deputy
Fire Marshal effective October 27, 2014.
Velvet Bowen was hired as an Inspector I in Code Enforcement effective October 27, 2014.
Jared Boesenberg was hired as an Inspector I in Code Enforcement effective December 1, 2014.
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formance of plumbing and HVAC inspections for commercial and residential buildings under construc-
tion. The combined efforts of all staff resulted in the performance of 3,242 building inspections, 3,052
plumbing/mechanical inspections and 128 C/O inspections this year. 1,704 permits were issued in 2014.
Additional Duties: The Building Inspections staff assists in revitalizing existing structures through the
plans and permits process, respond to inquiries related to construction, assists in property damage as-
sessment after significant damage causing events occur, and enforces licensing of contractors and de-
sign professionals. The team provides guidance, support and proper enforcement of the codes for con-
struction and or repairs regulated by the Building and Life Safety Codes.
Summary Description: “Building and Life Safety Codes address occupancy, structural strength, means
of egress, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, accessibility, energy conservation and life safety
in regard to new and existing buildings, facilities and systems. These issues are specific to structures
and adjacent structures as they may relate.”
Qualifications: Dover’s Building Inspectors are qualified via a combination of certifications and licens-
es. Our inspectors are required to achieve or exceed 45 hours of training within 3 year time periods in
order to remain current. These qualifications combined with years of experience in both private and
public sectors places them among the best in the industry.
Fire Marshal’s Office
Staff: Pictured Left to Right;
Jason Osika , Deputy Fire Marshal / Inspector II
Timothy P. Mullaney Jr., Fire Marshal / Inspector III
Matthew Brown, Deputy Fire Marshal / Inspector I
The Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for conducting inspections annually in various occupancies
such as Apartments, Assembly, Daycares, Health Care, Industrial, Mercantile, Schools, Hotels & Mo-
tels, and Businesses. The Fire Marshal’s Office handles a variety of fire related complaints such as
over-crowding, blocked means of egress, fire lanes, and impaired fire protection. The sprinkler, fire
alarm, hood suppression, and other forms of fire protec-
tion are reviewed and tested by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
In addition to the inspection related responsibilities the
Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for the investigation
into origin and cause of fires and explosions within the
City of Dover. The Fire Marshal’s Office consists of one
sworn law enforcement officer who oversees the criminal
aspects of the fire investigations.
For the year 2014, the following is a breakdown of in-
spections / complaints handled by the Fire Marshal’s Of-
fice: 379 Fire Code Inspections / Complaints handled, 77
Certificate of Occupancy Inspections, and Acceptances
Tests, 99 Administrative walkthrough inspections, and 180 Life Safety Inspections for a total of 635
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inspections /complaints handled for the year with 551
deficiencies found and corrected. In addition, this office
reviewed a total of 81 Fire Protection Permits for new
or modifications to fire protection systems in the City of
Dover.
Fire Investigations for 2014 were as follows:
Fire Type Number Value of Loss
Accidental 44 $1,206,000
Incendiary 21 $171,600
Undetermined 6 $70,500
TOTAL 71 $1,448,100
640 Nimitz Road
Code Enforcement & Property Maintenance
Staff: Tim Taraila, Inspector III/Code Enforcement
Supervisor; Ron Coburn, Inspector II/Vacant Buildings;
David McGinnis, Inspector I; Velvet Bowen, Inspector I
& Jared Boesenberg, Inspector I.
The Code Enforcement Officers entered a total of 4,007
cases into the H.T.E. system with regard to violations of
the Dover Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordi-
nance. Based on the data demonstrating the reason for
the inspections, more than 71 percent of cases are initi-
ated by staff within the Department of Planning and In- Kirby & Holloway Family Restaurant
656 N. DuPont Highway
spections. This includes the Code Enforcement, Fire
Marshal, Licensing and Planning staff. Within these Types of Inspections/Cases Entered
cases, 8,184 inspections were performed for code com-
Annual Rental Housing Inspections 398
pliance. All cases entered must have an origination
code, such as a citizen complaint or an officer’s obser- Property Maintenance Exterior 560
vation. See chart for breakdown of the reasons for in-
spections, the number of inspections performed by the Tall Grass and Weeds 924
Code Enforcement Inspections staff, and a list of the No Valid Business License 108
different types of inspections conducted. After strug-
gling with how to respond to complaints that involve No Valid Building Permit
79
violations inside owner-occupied dwelling, particularly
those involving insanitary conditions that create prob- Zoning 104
lems for neighbors, the Code Enforcement Division was
Dover City Ordinances 652
successful in obtaining search warrants through Court 7
to gain access to dwellings. While this is a tool that will All Others 1182
be used only when all other routes of addressing these
Total 4,007
violations are unsuccessful, it will allow the Code En-
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forcement Division to address complaints that previously
would have had insufficient resolution.
In addition, the Property Maintenance and Code Enforce-
ment Officers conducted another 361 inspections relating
to Fence and Sign Permits. The Officers also assisted in
the collection of Itinerant Merchant Licenses during the
two Race Operations conducted at Dover International
Speedway. These operations were conducted during the
spring and fall NASCAR sporting events.
Vacant Buildings:
As part of the Vacant Buildings program the Code Enforce- Causes for Inspections
ment Officers registered in 2014 a total of 277 buildings
Citizen/Tenant complaint 738
within the City limits of Dover and collected $104,000.00
dollars in registration fees from these registrations. Since Electric Department Referral 241
the program began in 2007, a total of 1,406 structures have Other Agency Referral 173
been registered as vacant. Currently, staff estimates that
there are approximately 300 of these structures still vacant. Staff Initiated 2,855
Numerous previous registered vacant buildings have come TOTAL 4,007
into code compliance by either being re-occupied or by be-
ing demolished.
Dangerous Buildings and Demolitions:
41 buildings or structures were active on the Dangerous
Building list during 2014. Of these, the 12 structures were
demolished, 8 by the City and 4 by the owner, with 6 addi-
tional structures coming into code compliance by renova-
tions or abatement.
Licensing and Permitting
Staff: Angie Mangan, Office Assistant II, Debbie Krueger,
Office Assistant II; and Kristen Mullaney, Licensing &
Permitting Supervisor;
Demolished by the City: 238 N New St Repaired by Owner
101 S Queen St 640 Nimitz Rd 43 S Kirkwood St
27 N New St Demolished by Owner 830 Maple Pkwy
814 Maple Pkwy (Pool) 1131 Bay Rd, Lot #147 383 N Dupont Hwy
123 Blue Beach Dr (Pool) 39 N New St 803 Westview Terrance (Pool)
12 N New St 627 Nimitz Rd 231 Mifflin Rd (Pool)
1210 White Oak Rd 44 Girl Scout Ln 409 S Dupont Hwy
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The Permit and Licensing staff is the first
contact most customers have with the Depart-
ment of Planning and Inspections and with the
City of Dover.
This staff is responsible for the receipt and
processing of all Permits, Business Licenses,
Occupancy Permits, and Rental Dwelling Per-
mits. In 2014, we can estimate that they com-
pleted more than 24,446 transactions involv-
ing applications, processing and issuing of
permits and licenses. In addition to these
transactions, they scheduled 7,406 building
inspections, received property maintenance complaints and fielded and directed the telephone calls for all
personnel in the Planning and Inspections Department. They responded directly to questions regarding all of
the above and scheduled appointments and meetings as required. The charts included are examples of just
some of the important work done by this staff. Their contributions to customer service are immeasurable.
While much of their work cannot be directly quantified, without their efforts, the Department could not
function. They present a high standard of prompt and courteous service.
Planning Office
Staff: Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning & Community Development; Tracey Harvey, Planner I;
William Cook, Planner I; Maretta Savage-Purnell, Secretary II; Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner.
Planning Applications/Boards
and Commissions
The Planning Office coordinates the
review and approval of all development
applications within the City and pro-
vides support to the Planning Commis-
sion, Board of Adjustment, and Historic
District Commission. During 2014, the
Planning Office processed 74 new ap-
plications and continued review on ap-
plications that had been submitted in previous years.
Community Development
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) expands opportunities and housing choices
for low and moderate income persons living in Dover and protects the public health and welfare of Dover
citizens. It performs the following tasks:
Provide CDBG grants to sub-recipients that provide services to low/moderate income persons.
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Provides rehabilitation assistance to sub-recipients who service low/moderate income persons.
Provides housing assistance to emergency shelters for the homeless.
Provides sub-recipient grants to community non-profit organizations for projects in the City.
Permits Issued, 2010-2014
Business Licenses 2010‐2014 Rental Dwelling Permits 2010‐2014
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2014: Welcome to Dover!
Progress in Pictures
7th Day Adven st School Bayhealth at Blue Hen Corporate Center
CNB Bank Redevelopment of Dover Litho Building
Early College High School
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2014: Welcome to Dover!
Progress in Pictures
Family Dollar at 301 West Loockerman Street
Luther Village III on Babb Drive
Office Building by NBR Proper es Serenity Place on Mar n Street
Inner City
Cultural
League
Building
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2014: Welcome to Dover!
Progress in Pictures
Noodles
Uzin Utz Manufacturing facility
Lot 12 of Garrison Oak Technical Park
Renova ons at Winner Volkswagen Subaru
Garrison Energy
Center
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The following projects were completed during the program year:
Milford Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) Emergency Home Repairs—Emergency repairs
have been completed on eleven (11) owner occupied homes eliminating severe housing conditions that
constitute health and safety hazards year to date.
Milford Housing Development Corporation Homeowner Rehabilitation Program—Repairs were
completed on four (4) owner occupied homes bringing them in compliance with the City of Dover’s Prop-
erty Maintenance Code.
Homeownership Assistance Program—Throughout the year, six (6) families closed on homes using the
City of Dover’s Homeownership Assistance Program and purchased affordable housing in the City.
Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless—CDBG funds were utilized to cover the operations costs for
the homeless shelter. Over 172 homeless men were serviced throughout the program year.
NCALL Research— CDBG funds were provided for pre-purchase homeownership counseling to nine (9)
Dover residents.
Elizabeth Murphey School—CDBG funds were provided for renovations for one of the housing facilities
located on the campus that services at risk youth.
Restoring Central Dover Initiative—Restoring Central Dover is an initiative that was developed as a
community wide effort to establish a revitalization plan for central Dover. The plan will focus on afforda-
ble housing, business development, strong community and infrastructure needs for central Dover to be de-
veloped as a vibrant business corridor. NCALL Research is the lead agency that will implement the plan
and received a $90,000 grant from Wells Fargo in September 2013. The City was a stakeholder for this ini-
tiative and awarded NCALL $10,000 to support this initiative.
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Activities & Ordinance Development
The Planning Office is responsible for developing ordinances and other activities to implement the City’s 2008
Comprehensive Plan. In this regard, the following projects were priorities of the Planning Staff in 2014:
Bicycle & Pedestrian Sub-Committee – The Planning Office participates in the monthly meetings of the
Bicycle & Pedestrian Sub-Committee. In 2014, activities focused on the development of the Draft Bicycle
Plan and Draft Pedestrian Plan in conjunction with the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organi-
zation.
Capital City Trail – Through the coordinated efforts of the City Planning Office, the Dover/Kent County
MPO, and DelDOT construction of the Capital City Trail continued. The first section of the trail from Pub-
lic Safety Boulevard to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard was completed. By the end of 2014 other phases
of this multi-purpose trail system were under construction adjacent to the Delaware Public Archives park-
ing area and along Park Drive. This completes the trail system from the St. Jones Greenway Isaacs Branch
trail to Silver Lake Park.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2014 - A series of addendums to the text of the Comprehensive Plan
were adopted by City Council on March 10, 2014. These Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2014 were
related to a number of ongoing planning projects including the following items: A. Central Dover Commu-
nity Plan with an addendum to Chapter 11 – Housing and Community Development Plan; B. Transporta-
tion Improvement District for the Route 13 and Bay Road Corridors with addendum to Chapter 9 - Trans-
portation Plan; C. Citywide Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment; and D. Dover Transit Center Neigh-
borhood Plan. One request was also received for an amendment to the Map 12-1: Land Development Plan;
however, after the Planning Commission hearing this request was withdrawn. (Application MI-14-01).
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In accordance with the approved procedure for annual amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the Plan-
ning Office received in December 2014 a request to amend the Land Development Plan Map. That request
along with a staff initiated text amendment to Chapter 13 – Annexation Plan, will be processed as Compre-
hensive Plan Amendments 2015 (MI-15-01).
Floodplain Regulations Ordinance Development - A series of text amendments to the City’s Floodplain
Regulations to be in compliance with FEMA’s regulations for the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) were developed by Planning staff with additional technical assistance provided by DNREC and
their flood ordinance consultant. The Ordinance #2014-09 was adopted by City Council on June 9, 2014 to
amend the Dover Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50 – Floods and other related chapters. These adopted text
amendments were accepted by FEMA as being in compliance with the regulations of the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). This review and update of the City’s Floodplain Regulations was required as
new FIRM Maps (Flood Insurance Rate maps) that became effective in July 7, 2014.
New Community Flood Insurance Rate Maps - As of July 7, 2014 a new series of Community Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM Maps) became effective for the City of Dover. These official maps depict the
location of Special Flood Hazard Areas and the risk premium zones for our community showing Special
Flood Hazard Areas (100-year floodplain), flood hazard risk zones and other flood-related information.
Several map panels for the City were updated as the result of recent flood studies completed for areas of
Kent County. The FIRM Maps are available on the website http://msc.fema.gov
Application to Certified Local Government Program - The Planning Office presented information on
the Certified Local Government (CLG) program to the Planning Commission and Historic District Com-
mission in August. Staff worked on gathering the information for the Certified Local Government applica-
tion and the resume information from the Historic District Commission members. At the end of 2014, the
DRAFT application for the Certified Local Government (CLG) application was complete and pending re-
view for submission.
Delaware Population Consortium - Planning Staff continued to attend the Delaware Population Consorti-
um (DPC) meetings. The Consortium reviews population and demographic information in preparation to
provide 30-year population and employment projections for the State, counties, and selected municipalities
including the City of Dover. At the DPC Annual Meeting on October 30th, the Consortium adopted the
yearly population projections and the Population Projection Series covering 2010-2040. The DPC esti-
mates the population of Dover to be 37,540 people (as of July 1, 2014). It is expected that a cost sharing
formula will be developed for all DPC member agencies to assist in funding the development of the yearly
projections beginning in 2015.
Ordinance Amendments – A number of text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance occurred in 2014. The
process of text amendment and ordinance adoption involves research by the Planning Staff, consultation
with stakeholders on specific topics, review by City Council Committees and then formal review and pub-
lic hearings by the Planning Commission (for recommendation) and City Council (final action). See sum-
mary table as follows for 2014 activity.
Major Projects and Construction Activity
New Dover High School Project (C-10-05, S-11-18, MI-13-18)
Construction activities related to site improvements and the building construction activities continued in
2014 at the new Dover High School project site. The monthly coordination meetings (January –November)
on the project were held by City Staff with project construction managers, the Capital School District, and
the other involved City and State agencies.
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The Planning Staff continued to work with the Capital School District and DelDOT regarding pedestrian safe-
ty concerns for the school project. The sidewalk improvement project for the north side of Route 8 was de-
signed by DelDOT and bid in May. In June, the sidewalk improvement project for the north side of Route 8
began with the East Entrance construction with the installation of the HAWK signal following in the summer
months. During early August Staff assisted in the educational outreach regarding the HAWK signal, ensuring
the availability of accessible pedestrian pathways from Village of Westover and Village of Cannon Mill to the
school property,
In Spring 2014, meetings discussed the requirements for the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy from all in-
volved agencies. Specific inspections related to occupying the school building began in May 2014 and contin-
ued through the summer. The project faced significant compliance issues with DNREC regarding erosion and
sediment control issues on the project site. Fire Marshal’s Office worked with the District regarding outstand-
ing fire protection items and how to authorize furniture move-in and building occupation. The Planning Office
began Site inspections in June for compliance with the approved Site Development Plan. In July 2014, a Tem-
porary Certificate of Occupancy was issued with conditions and limitations on the authorized use of the high
school building and its immediate environs. This allowed for limited to move-in and unpacking activities,
preparation for school activities and student registration only. With a Temporary Certificate Occupancy of
File Number & Topic Text Amendment Ac on Date
Ordinance
MI‐14‐02 Professional Offices added as condi onal Zoning Ordinance Ar cle 3 Adopted: May 27,
Ordinance #2014‐05 uses in RG‐1 and RG‐2 for areas of Gover‐ Sec on 2.4(d) 2014
nors Avenue and Route 8 with restric ons
MI‐14‐03 Light motor vehicle service as accessory use Zoning Ordinance Ar cle 3 Adopted a er
Ordinance #2014‐06 in SC‐2 zone Sec on 17.32 amendments: May
12, 2014
MI‐14‐08 Updates to provisions for flood hazard are‐ Dover Code of Ordinances Adopted: June 9,
Ordinance #2014‐09 as (Coincides with new effec ve FIRM Chapter 50—Floods and 2014
Maps) Chapter 22—Buildings and New FIRM Map Pan‐
building Regula ons els: Effec ve date
July 7, 2014
MI‐14‐10 Revisions to Commercial Zones: IO, C‐1, C‐ Zoning Ordinance Ar cle 3 Adopted: July 14,
Ordinance #2014‐08 1A, C‐2, C‐2A, C‐3, C‐4, CPO including uses Sec ons 10‐16 and 26: 2014
and bulk standards Ar cle 4 Sec ons 4.14 and
Revisions to Site Development Plan process 4.15; Ar cle 10 Sec on 2;
Ar cle 12 Defini ons
MI‐14‐12 Eliminates 40 . perimeter buffer require‐ Zoning Ordinance Ar cle 3 Adopted: October
Ordinance #2014‐18 ment in PND Sec on 24.62; Ar cle 4 27, 2014
Revisions to front and rear setbacks in PND Sec ons 4.10 and 4.11
(Retroac ve to previously approved PND
projects)
MI‐14‐13 Added provisions to make it unlawful to Dover Code of Ordiances Adopted: Septem‐
Ordinance #2014‐19 sweep, blow, or otherwise discharge grass Chapter 98‐(c) ber 8, 2014
clippings to street, sidewalk, storm drains &
watercourses
MI‐14‐14 Revisions to requirements for Site Develop‐ Zoning Ordinance Ar cle Adopted: October
Ordinance #2014‐20 ment Plan review by Planning Commission 10 Sec on 2.1 13, 2014
(related to impervious surface
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August 21, 2014, the use and occupancy of the New Dover High School Building was allowed for the opening
of the school to students.
The stadium and athletic field areas remained under construction during the summer months and Staff visited
the site almost weekly to assess progress. In a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued August 21,
2014 with conditions and limitations on the authorized use of the stadium and athletic field areas.
These Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (high school building and stadium/athletic field site areas) were
extended multiple times through the end of 2014 and currently remain in place. In the fall and winter project
site work remained to be completed for the baseball/softball field areas, eastern areas of the site, tree plantings,
and other site stabilization work. In 2015 upon completion of the site work at the New Dover High School,
City Staff will complete final inspections.
Garrison Oak Technical Park
The construction of the infrastructure for the Garrison Oak Technical Park began in 2014. The overall
subdivision of the Technical Park into fifteen (15) lots occurred with Subdivision Plan SB-09-06F. The
capital improvements to this City owned property include a new City street and utility infrastructure
(water, sewer, and electric) to serve the Technical Park. The construction includes the loop road known as
Garrison Oak Drive which interconnects to White Oak Road in two locations and stormwater management
facilities. Also a sanitary sewer pump station and water tower are planned for the location. The Dover Sun
Park exists already within the Technical Park and during 2014 construction continued on the development
of Lot 7 for the Garrison Energy Center and Lot 12 for the Uzin Utz Manufacturing facility.
Garrison Energy Center (Master Plan S-12-03/ Phase 1 S-12-17)
The Planning Staff participated in weekly/bi-weekly coordination conference calls with Calpine regarding
the Garrison Energy Center project at 450 Garrison Oak Drive (Lot 7 of the Garrison Oak Technical Park).
The Final/Final Administrative Site Plan approval for the Garrison Energy Center Phase 1 was granted on
September 6, 2013 subject to conditions of approval. As of January 2014 construction activities continue
with many Foundation Building Permits for the project continuing to be received for review and inspec-
tion. In August 2014, the Planning Office received an Administrative Site Plan (S-14-20) for the addition
of a Fuel Oil Tank as an alternate fuel source; the proposal remains under review with the technical review
agencies for final permitting including receipt of State DNREC permits for the Above Ground Storage
Tank. Associated with the project, the planting of 378 trees of the Tree Mitigation Park are being planted
in off-site locations in Dover. The Garrison Energy Center anticipates commencement of operation in mid-
2015.
Uzin Utz (Site Plan S-13-20)
Planning Staff attended the groundbreaking ceremony in May for the Uzin Utz Manufacturing facility to
be constructed at 200 Garrison Oak Drive (Lot 12 of the Garrison Oak Technical Park). The Final Site
Plan approval was issued on June 23, 2014 and preparation for site construction activities began. Building
Permit #14-477 was issued shortly thereafter and construction and the associated inspections are on-going.
A variance regarding fence height for the project was approved by the Board of Adjustment in October (V-
14-12).
Other Construction Activities
A significant number of large construction projects began and were progressing in 2014. To begin each
project, the Planning Staff conducts a City of Dover Pre-Construction meeting to introduce project manag-
ers and contractors to the various City departments and construction permitting and inspection procedures.
The following projects began in 2014:
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Delaware State University Applied Optics Research Building project: Phase 2 Building 1 (S-13-
02). With its construction, the project will add a 27,660 SF research building to the campus.
Family Dollar project at 300 West Loockerman Street: Project to demolish the existing building
and construct a new retail commercial building. (HI-13-02, S-13-12)
Luther Village Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option, Phase 3 project:
Construction of the third apartment building with residential activity building on the site off Babb
Drive. This building will add 48 apartment units to Luther Village. (C-13-03)
North Street Pocket Park (S-13-10) located at 301 South Governors Avenue: A previous vacant lot
was transformed with brick paving, tree planting, landscaping, and seating areas.
Leander Lakes Apartment complex project: The 240 unit apartment complex will be located south
of Forrest Avenue/Route 8 and west of Dover High Drive. The project includes the construction of
the next segment of Dover High Drive to connect to Tribbitt Street. Site work on the stormwater
management ponds and infrastructure began in late August 2014 with Building issued for two
apartment buildings and the Community Center building. (S-12-18)
Office at 6 South State Street: Permits were issued in early August for the site improvements to cre-
ate a parking lot associated with the conversion of the building at 6 South State Street to office
space. (HI-14-03 and S-14-11).
Nottingham Meadows Subdivision: In September a series of Building Permits were issued for con-
struction of single family detached houses within the Nottingham Meadows subdivision. Construc-
tion is resuming on the vacant lots in this subdivision under a new owner with K. Hovnanian
Homes as the builder. (MI-13-10 and SB-04-01)
Solid Rock Baptist Church Community Center Building at 109 N. West Street: Construction of a
community center building as associated parking lot. (S-13-05)
New Showroom and Service Building for Winner Ford at 591 South DuPont Highway: Project in-
volves demolition of existing showroom building and construction of a new showroom and service
building in its place. (S-14-02)
Office Building at 850 New Burton Road: Construction of a new office building by NBR Properties.
Including the demolition of the old Kirk Plumbing building on the property. (S-14-01)
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Boards and Commissions
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission con-
sists of nine members with Col. Planning Commission Applications
Robert Welsh as Chairman and 2014
Fred Tolbert as Vice-Chairman. Rezoning, 3
Unified Sign, 1
The Planning Commission met
monthly in 2014. The Planning
Conditional
Commission reviewed 34 appli- Site Plans, 13
Uses, 4
cations for 2014. The Commis-
sion reviewed 13 Site Plans, 4
Conditional Use Plans, 4 Minor
Subdivisions, 5
Subdivision Plans, 1 Major Sub-
division Plan, 1 Comprehensive
Miscellaneous,
Unified Sign Plans, and 8 Mis- Total Reviewed: 34 8
cellaneous applications. The Site
Plans reviewed by the Planning
Commission included the redevelopment of the Playtex property at Division Street and North DuPont High-
way, site improvements related to the renovation of 6 South State Street, and new showrooms for Winner
Ford and Winner Volkswagen. The Conditional Use applications personal services on Loockerman Street, a
professional office on Kings Highway, and an pavilion at the YMCA’s Kent Swim site (formerly Kent Swim
Club). The Planning Commission made recommendation to City Council on 3 Rezonings. There were an
additional eleven applications that were submitted to the Planning Office for administrative review. This in-
cluded 11 Administrative Site Plan, two ordinance revisions not reviewed by the Planning Commission, one
Miscellaneous application, one PND Conceptual Sketch Plan, and 3 information files.
Board of Adjustment
The Planning Office received 14 applications to the Board of Adjustment in 2014. Three of theses were ap-
peals of the City Planner’s decisions; and eleven were applications for variance. Of those, all eleven vari-
ances were approved; two appeals were re-
solved in favor of the City Planner’s decision;
and one appeal was dismissed by the Board. Board of Adjustment Applications
Of the variances heard by the Board, three Appeals 2014
were sign variances, one was a parking vari- Dismissed, 1
ance, and the remainder were standard area
Appeals
variances. The Board of Adjustment has a nar- Denied, 2
row focus in its role, as specified by the Zon-
ing Ordinance and Delaware Code. The Board
strictly applies the legal standard prescribed by
code, which has helped to keep the volume of
applications submitted to the Board relatively
low. Approved
Total Applications: 14 Variances, 11
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Historic District Commission
The City of Dover, Delaware Historic District Commission consists of five members: Col. Dick Scrafford,
Chazz Salkin, Ann Baker Horsey, Joe McDaniel, and Terry Jackson. George Fisher was a Commission mem-
ber completing his term in June 2014; Ann Baker Horsey was appointed in his
place. During 2014 Dick Scrafford served as Chairman and Chazz Salkin
served as Vice-Chairman. At the Commission’s Annual Meeting in November
2014, Chazz Salkin was elected as Chairman and Joe McDaniel as Vice-
Chairman. Planning Staff with the Historic District Commission worked on
preparation of the application for Certified Local Government (CLG) status.
The application submission is expected to be complete in early 2015.
The Historic District Commission held seven meetings in 2014 reviewing five
(5) applications for Architectural Review Certificates. This included the refer-
ral of two Sign Permits for review of sign proposals. However, in each case
the matter was resolved without Commission consultation for the signage at
22-24 West Loockerman Street for EZ Pass (sign redesign resolved with Staff)
and the signage at 300 West Loockerman Street for Family Dollar (permit
withdrawn and sign revised to comply). One project was reviewed for Archi-
tectural Review Certification involving construction of a parking lot and land-
scaping improvements at 6 South State Street (HI-14-03/S-14-11). In March
2014, the Historic District Commission determined the Kirby & Holloway
Sign at 656 North DuPont Highway to be a Historic & Significant sign under the provisions of the Zoning Or-
dinance, Article 5 Section 4.12 (HI-14-02) allowing the sign to maintain its legal non-conforming status indef-
initely for its current form and location. One Historic Property Tax Credit application was approved for 54 The
Green associated with a brickwork repair project (HI-14-05).
Of the sixty-eight (68) Building Permits issued in the Historic District in 2014, forty-nine (49) required Archi-
tectural Review Certification for such projects as signs, temporary signs, exterior finish/siding/trimwork reno-
vation and façade renovations. A more detailed breakdown of permits handled administratively by Staff versus
those reviewed by the Historic District Commission is included in the Appendix.
Activity in the Historic District
The construction of several major projects previously reviewed by the Historic District Commission continued
to bring changes to Downtown Dover in 2014. The Family Dollar opened in a new commercial building con-
structed at 300 West Loockerman Street (HI-13-
02) after demolition of the previous commercial Architecural Review
building on the property and construction was
completed of the North Street Pocket Park at the Certification Permits Issued
southeast corner of North Street and South Gov-
ernors Avenue (HI-13-05). Other projects in-
2014 Building Permits by Staff
Sign Permits by Staff
cluded brick repair and restoration of the South
State Street façade of the Wesley United Meth- Building Permits by HDC
odist Church at 209 South State Street and the 5 and Planning Commission
Building Permits by HDC
renovations and restoration to convert the exist- 21 (0)
ing building at 6 South State Street to office 42 Sign Permits by HDC (0)
space (HI-14-03).
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Parks & Recreation
The full-time Parks and Recreation staff includes Ann Marie
Townshend, Carolyn Courtney, Sherwanda Rachal-Speaks,
Wayne Voshell, Steve Pickering, and Peggy O’Brien.
We also have four part-time staff and up to 20 seasonal/
temporary employees. Check out our stats...
The Parks & Recreation division is responsible for the John W. Pitts 48,065 patrons & visitors were recorded in
the John W. Pitts Recreation Center
Recreation Center, a variety of indoor & outdoor sports leagues for
youth and adults, fitness programs, spring break and summer camps, 3,000 (approx.) adults & youth participated
in our basketball, field hockey, lacrosse,
an afterschool program at Towne Point Elementary school, bus trips softball and volleyball leagues
and fun activities for youth and their families at affordable rates and Schutte Park hosted 6 schools with 9
schedules to meet the needs of the City of Dover and surrounding teams, with 120 cadets participating.
areas.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans - Partnering with the Kent County
MPO and DelDOT to promote safe & convenient transportation al-
ternatives with public involvement, we have developed recommen-
dations and implementation strategies within the Bicycle and Pedes-
trian Plans. We’ve identified gaps and important segments needed
and potential funding sources to make it happen. Hosting a series of
workshops the Bicycle Pedestrian Subcommittee has been working
to prepare final documents for City Council to review in 2015.
Food Smart Families - Partnering with the University of Delaware
and the Delaware 4-H Club, we hosted a Food Smart Families night
at the JWP. Families were encouraged to sample healthy food op-
tions, learn how to make healthy snacks & shakes along with family
meal preparations. Attendees received a free bag of healthy grocer-
ies and recipes.
Cross County Meets at Schutte Park - Schutte Park hosted two
(2) High School Cross Country Tri Meets in October. The first of
which hosted 78 runners from Dover, Cape Henlopen and Smyrna
High Schools. The second meet hosted 83 runners for Dover, Cae-
sar Rodney, and Lake Forest High Schools. Additionally, the Kent
County High School Cross Country Championship was held at
Schutte with 196 runners representing Caesar Rodney, Dover, Lake
Forest, Milford, Polytech, St. Thomas More, and Smyrna High
Schools.
Challenger Football - In partnership with the Dover High School
Football players, cheerleaders, and band members, we hosted 18 par-
ticipants for the annual Challenger Football game. Participants were
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from Kent County Community School and John S. Charlton School.
Spring & Summer Performing Arts Series - Ensuring the 2014 series continued its 38th year of providing
family style entertainment to our constituents, yet, still affordable to the city, we solicited sponsors for the
2014 season and it paid off. Eden Hill Medical Center our Gold Level sponsor topped the chart with Calpine,
PNC Bank and the YMCA of Dover as our Silver Level sponsors. We noted 2,800 spectators for the 15 week
season!
Programming News….
New in 2014, we introduced Insanity Live® to our customers. It quickly became quite popular among our fit-
ness patrons.
Offering a little something new for our seniors, we introduced Senior Softball Open Gym for the 55+ crowd.
Tuesday & Thursday mornings, January through April, these co-eds shared in the fun & safety of indoor soft-
ball. As the season grew so did the number of participants. We’re looking forward to bringing this back in
2015.
Our summer camp programs offered families a variety of day camp options for 2014. We are looking forward
to expanding our participation in 2015 with the installation of air conditioning at the John W Pitts Center.
Of course, our basketball, softball, field hockey (indoor & outdoor), lacrosse (indoor & outdoor), and indoor
volleyball leagues continued to provide team enjoyment to more than 2900 people in 2014.
Our annual trip the Philadelphia Flower Show sold out quickly and the seasonal trips to New York City always
seem to please.
Planning for Our Future….
Recreation Needs Assessment— Hosting workshops and an online survey
to garner what our constituents felt we were doing right, where we needed
do better and where they would like to see growth of amenities such as in-
door restrooms, a skate park, a splash pad or additional indoor facilities. Our
preliminary report noted that people seem generally supportive that pro-
grams should be supported by a mix of fees, grants, and taxes. Respondents
also indicated that fundraising and seeking business sponsorships should be
sought to support programs. There is also significant support for City resi-
dents paying a lower program fee than non-residents of Dover. Based on the
responses, a skate park and splash pad seem best suited for Schutte Park and/
or Dover Park. The comments also indicate a demand for a dog park. Com-
ments provided also indicate that we could do a better job of informing the
public about our programs. The assessment will be completed in 2015.
Mallard Pond— July 29th we hosted an open house in Mallard Pond Park.
Looking for input on the a proposed connected trail system and the installation of playground equipment, we
felt taking the meeting location to the neighborhood would be a great opportunity for neighbors to meet and
discuss the needs of their neighborhood park. Children were invited to participate by picking out and drawing
the playground equipment they would like to see installed. Approximately, 25 attended this open house and
gave plenty of feedback and suggestions for the playground location and trail connections.
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Mirror Lake— Dover’s Mirror Lake had become polluted with mercury and other pollutants over the years.
The Silver Lake Commission worked with Rick Greene of DRNEC to implement an innovative solution to
remediate the toxins. In late 2013 working into 2014, shore line improvements and 79 tons of activated car-
bon granules were injected into the lake bed. This project being a first of its kind in Delaware has shown posi-
tive early results. Initial testing results indicate pollution levels have decreased about 60 percent. Keep watch-
ing to fascinating project as we embark on this venture to protect and clean our waterways.
Revenues
$75,600 Leagues
$26,240 General Recreation
$18,600 Field/Building Rentals
$ 6,560 Trips
$13,500 Sports
$16,889 Camps
$50,160 Youth Connections &
Camp Small Wonder
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 2014
File # Applicant Location Type Action Date
V‐14‐01 Lands of Joe Burden Sr. 128 S Queen St Appeal Postponed 1/15/2014
Denied 3/19/2014
V‐14‐02 Lockerman East Sign Variance 554 E Loockerman St Area Variance Approved 1/15/2014
222 S DuPont Hwy
V‐14‐03 Lands of UAMEC/ Ruth C. Evans 222 W Reed St Area Variance Approved w/Conditions 2/19/2014
V‐14‐04 Winner VW/Subaru 1387 N DuPont Hwy Area Variance Approved 2/19/2014
V‐14‐05 Lands of Thomas Bugbee Sherril Brekk 74 Laurel Dr Area Variance Approved 3/19/2014
V‐14‐06 Super 8 Motel 348 N DuPont Hwy Area Variance Approved 5/21/2014
V‐14‐07 Lands of Nicholas Adams 547 Pennsylvania Ave Area Variance Tabled 06/18/2014
Approved 7/23/2014
V‐14‐08 Fain Auto Sales LLC 1235 S Bay Rd Appeal Denied 7/16/2014
V‐14‐09 Ferguson Enterprises Inc 10 Maggies Way Area Variance Appoved 8/20/2014
V‐14‐10 Lands of Mathew E. Mitten 4.9 ac on S Lafferty Ln Appeal Deferred 9/17/2014
Dismissed 11/19/2014
V‐14‐11 Dover Family Properties LLC 1084‐1086 South State St Area Variance Approved 9/17/2014
V‐14‐12 Uzin Utz Mgfrg North America 200 Garrison Oak Dr Area Variance Approved 10/15/2014
V‐14‐13 Playtex Parking 185 Saulsbury Rd Area Variance Approved 12/17/2014
V‐14‐14 Compass Pointe 800 N State St Area Variance Approved 12/17/2014
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 2014
File # Plan Name Location Type Historic District Commission Action Date
HI‐14‐01 Referral of Permit 14‐148 EZ‐Pass 22‐24 W Loockerman St Signage Consultation on ARC 2/20/2014
Signage
HI‐14‐02 Kirby and Holloway Sign 656 N DuPont Hwy Signage Determination of Historic or Cultural Significance 3/20/2014
HI‐14‐03 Dr. Henry Ridgely House 6 S State St Parking Recommend Approval of ARC 4/17/2014
HI‐14‐04 Referral of Permit 14‐279 Family 300 W Loockerman St Signage Consultation on ARC 6/19/2014
Dollar
HI‐14‐05 Tax Credit Application 54 The Green Application Historic District Review and Approval 11/20/2014
HI‐14‐06 Wayside Planning: The Green First The Green Presentation Presentation to HDC 11/20/2014
State National Monument Park
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SITE PLANS 2014
File # Plan Name Location Type Bldg Sq Ft Action Date
S‐14‐01 NBR Properties LLC 850 New Burton Rd Medical Office Building 20,000 S.F. PC Approved 2/18/2014
S‐14‐02 Winner Ford New Showroom 591 S DuPont Hwy Automotive Showroom 31,000 S.F. PC Approved 2/18/2014
S‐14‐03 Watertower Place 50 N DuPont Hwy New Construction 35,850 S.F. Conditional Approval 4/21/2014
formerly Tower Commons
S‐14‐04 Kent County Community School Addition 901 Forrest Ave Building Addition 18,280 S.F. PC Approved 3/17/2014
S‐14‐05 Winner New Volkswagen Showroom 1387 N DuPont Hwy New Construction 20,178 S.F. PC Approved 3/17/2014
S‐14‐06 Redevelopment, Former Dover Litho 1211 N DuPont Hwy Renovation 11,105 S.F. Administrative Review 9/16/2014
S‐14‐07 DelDOT Central District New Garage 800 Bay Rd Administrative Site Plan 2,920 S.F. Administrative Review 5/28/2014
S‐14‐08 Woodland Tree Clearing Plan 560 Bay Rd Tree Clearing Plan PC Approved 4/21/2014
S‐14‐09 Grace Presbyterian Church 350 McKee Rd Administrative Site Plan Administrative Review Pending
Picnic Pavilion
S‐14‐10 Kent County Community School Addition‐ 615‐1 Carver Rd Administrative Site Plan Administrative Review 7/30/2014
Main Building`
S‐14‐11 Lands of 6 South State Street 6 S State St Site Improvements Conditional Approval 5/19/2014
S‐14‐12 Jolly Joe's Addition 1160 White Oak Rd Building Addition 4,327 S.F. Conditional Approval 6/16/2014
S‐14‐13 DAS Wireless Communication Facility 1131 N DuPont Hwy Antenna Administrative Review 7/21/2014
S‐14‐14 Kirby & Holloway 656 N DuPont Hwy Administrative Site Plan Administrative Review 12/2/2014
S‐14‐15 Sunshine Home Daycare 370 Mimosa Ave Administrative Site Plan Administrative Review Pending
S‐14‐16 Dover Family Cosmetic Dental 1084 S State St Medical Office Building Conditional Approval 8/18/2014
S‐14‐17 Office at 970 North State Street 970 N State St New Construction Conditional Approval 8/18/2014
S‐14‐18 Tall Pines 1655‐1665 Chestnut Multi‐Family 24 DU Conditional Approval 9/15/2014
Grove Rd
S‐14‐19 Playtex Products Expansion 185 Saulsbury Rd Administrative Site Plan 39,050 S.F. Administrative Review Pending
(Energizer Personal Care Division)
S‐14‐20 Garrison Energy Center 450 Garrison Oak Dr Administrative Site Plan Administrative Review Pending
Tank Location Update Lot 7
S‐14‐21 Weston Drive Mini Storage 200 Weston Dr Self‐Storage Facility 16,800 S.F. Conditional Approval 11/14/2014
S‐14‐22 Seskinore Development McKee Rd Multi‐Family 18 DU Conditional Approval 11/17/2014
S‐14‐23 CNB Phase II 800 S Governors Ave Administrative Site Plan Administrative Review 2/24/2014
S‐14‐24 DSU Baker Annex Addition 1200 N DuPont Hwy Administrative Site Plan 3,806 S.F. Administrative Review Pending
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MISCELLANEOUS 2014
File # Plan Name Location Type Action Date
MI‐14‐01 Lands of College Road Offices LLC 1205 McKee Rd Comprehensive Plan Amendement PC Recommended Denial 2/18/2014
Withdrawn by Applicant 2/10/2014
MI‐14‐02 Text Amendment: Conditional Uses in General Zoning Text Amendment PC Recommended Approval 4/21/2014
Residence Zones Ordinance 2014‐05 City Council Approval 5/12/2014
MI‐14‐03 Text Amendment: Permitted Uses in Shopping Zoning Text Amendment PC Recommended Approval 4/21/2014
Center Development Zones Ordinance 2014‐06 City Council Approval 5/12/2014
MI‐14‐04 Transportation Improvement District (TID) PC Recommended Approval 4/21/2014
MI‐14‐05 Recreation Needs Assessment PC Recommended Approval 4/21/2014
MI‐14‐06 The Grande PND‐SCHO Doveview Dr Apartments, Fourth Building City Council Approval 4/14/2014
Sketch Plan
MI‐14‐07 Dover International Speedway, Lots 3 & 18 1131 N DuPont Hwy Tree Clearing & Gravel Roads Information Plan 3/28/2014
MI‐14‐08 Text Amendment: Chapter 50 ‐ Floods Dover Code of Ordinances Legislative & Finance Committee 5/12/2014
Ordinance #2014‐09 Text Amendment, Chapter 50 City Council Approval 6/9/2014
MI‐14‐09 Demolition of Old Dover High School 1 Pat Lynn Dr Demolition 4/4/2014
MI‐14‐10 Text Amendments: Commercial Zones Zoning Text Amendment PRCE Committee 4/14/2014
Ordinance #2014‐08 Article(s) 3, 4, 10 5/12/2014
PC Recommended Approval 6/16/2014
City Council Approval 7/2014/2014
MI‐14‐11 Minor Lot Line Adjustment Plan Lafferty Ln Minor Lot Line Adjustment Administrative Review (Filed) 7/17/2014
Mitten & Thomas
MI‐14‐12 Text Amendments: PND Permiter Buffer and Zoning Text Amendment PRCE Committee 8/11/2014
Setbacks Article(s) 3, 4 PC Recommended Approval 9/15/2014
Ordinance #2014‐18 City Council Approval 10/27/2014
MI‐14‐13 Text Amendments: Sidewalk Maintenance and Dover Code of Ordinances Legislative & Finance Committee 8/11/2014
Landscaping Text Amendment, Chapter 98 City Council Approval 9/8/2014
Ordinance #2014‐19
MI‐14‐14 Text Amendment: Site Plan Development Zoning Text Amendment Legislative & Finance Committee 8/11/2014
Approval Article 10 §2 Planning Commission 9/15/2014
Ordinance #2014‐20 City Council Approval 10/13/2014
MI‐14‐15 Report to OSPC 2014 Municipal Development & Permit PC Information File 8/12/2014
Activity
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CONDITIONAL USE 2014
File # Plan Name Location Type Bldg Sq Ft Action Date
C‐14‐01 Personal Service Nail Salon 235 W Loockerman St Nail Salon 1,400 S.F. Approved w/Conditions 4/21/2014
C‐14‐02 YMCA of Delaware Kent Swim Club 825 Kenton Rd Pool 4,500 S.F. Approved w/Conditions 4/21/2014
C‐14‐03 Janaids Hair Salon 213 W Loockerman St Hair Salon 2,235 S.F. Approved w/Conditions 6/16/2014
C‐14‐04 Professional Offices at 109 E. Division St 109 E Division St Professional Office Space 118,234 S.F. Approved w/Conditions 6/16/2014
C‐14‐05 Faith House Outreach Center 15 S New St Church Existing Bldg Withdrawn 8/18/2014
C‐14‐06 Redevelopment of Walmart 1574 N Dupont Hwy Student Housing and Restaurants Existing Bldg Request to Hold by Applicant 11/26/2014
SUBDIVISIONS 2014
# Lots/
File # Plan Name Location Type Acreage Action Date
SB‐13‐06PThe Meadows Jefferson Terrace Major Preliminary Subdivision 5/4.23 ac Withdrawn 2/18/2014
3/149 +/‐ ac Postponed by Applicant 3/17/2014
PC Approval of 6 month 11/17/2014
SB‐14‐01 Dover Mall Minor Subdivision 1365 N DuPont Hwy Minor Subdivision extension
101 S New St 2 lots Conditional Approval 5/19/2014
SB‐14‐02 Union A.M.E. Church of Delaware 222 Reed St Minor Subdivision
SB‐14‐03 Lands of Robert and Kathleen Dunn 276 Troon Rd Minor Subdivision 2/0.620 ac Conditional Approval 6/16/2014
SB‐14‐04 Super 8 Motel 348 N DuPont Hwy Minor Subdivision 2/3.35 +/‐ ac Conditional Approval 7/21/2014
REZONINGS 2014
File # Applicant Location From/To Acres Action Date
Z‐14‐01 Lands of College Road Office LLC 1205 McKee Rd CPO to C2A 3.46 Withdrawn by Applicant 2/18/2014
Z‐14‐02 Lands of David & Susan Edgell 405 N State St R‐8 to RG‐1 0.258 PC Recommended Approval 2/18/2014
CC 3/10/2014
Z‐14‐03 West Division Holidngs LLC 603 W Division St M to C‐3 0.82 PC Recommended Approval 11/14/2014
CC 12/18/2014
Z‐14‐04 Lands of Faithwork LLC 21/27 Saulsbury Rd CPO to IO 0.75 PC Recommended Approval 12/15/2014
983 Forest St CC 02/09/2015
UNIFIED SIGNS 2014
File # Applicant Location Type Action Date
US‐14‐01 New Dover High School 1650 Forrest Ave Wall, Monument, Direction Signs PC Approved w/conditions 5/19/2014
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Monthly Report
April 2015
Office of City Assessor
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Assessor’s Report
Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the
the Month of April 2014/2015 Month of April 2014/2015
29 $489
30 26 $500
Thousands
25 18
20 14 15
15 9 $147
10
6 5 5 5
2014 $36 $27 $11$19 $18$2
5 2014
0 $0
2015 2015
First Time Buyer for the April 2014/2015 Realty
PropertySales in Dollars
Month of April 2014/2015 Received Prior to Recording
18
20 $33
14 15 $40
Millions
15 Res. Non‐First $30 $10 $1
9 Time Buyers $20 $2$2 $1 $3 $0
10 2014 $10
Res. First Time $0
5 2015
Buyers
0
2014 2015
Major Updates
February ‐ 15 March‐ 15 April ‐ 15
Assessment Change $1,353,100 $953,200 $0
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
24 $4,898,500 $4,775,600 1.03 1.04
1
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Assessor’s Report
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
Supplemental Billing
‐ April Supplemental bills went out totaling $3,879.90
Appeals
‐ Posted Assessment Register on the web, in City Hall, Dover Library and Assessor’s Office.
‐ Appeals submitted by the April 30, 2015 deadline:
Commercial: 20
Residential: 21
Exemption Request: 22
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MAY 21, 2015 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
11:36 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-057.01-01-04.00 18 R10 5792 W DENNYS RD 1 14 1960 1 1538 C FR 110,800 28-APR-15 100,000 1.11
ED05-067.01-02-05.00 18 R10 470 TOPAZ CIR 1 5 2007 2 2368 B AV 226,100 16-APR-15 246,000 .92
ED05-067.09-01-27.00 18 R10 255 MERION RD 1 3 1977 1 2360 C AV 190,800 06-APR-15 186,000 1.03
ED05-067.09-03-09.00 3 R10 305 PINE VALLEY RD 1 13 1985 2 1841 B- AV 142,000 25-APR-15 169,900 .84
ED05-067.13-01-40.00 3 R10 29 HOYLAKE CT 1 14 1975 1 1753 B+ AV 187,200 23-APR-15 191,250 .98
ED05-067.13-01-51.00 3 R10 37 GLENEAGLES CT 1 6 1973 2 3032 B- AV 278,300 13-APR-15 350,000 .80
ED05-067.15-05-20.00 10 R10 840 WOODCREST TRN 1 13 1984 2 1242 C AV 111,300 24-APR-15 73,900 1.51
ED05-067.17-01-03.00 3 R10 52 N TURNBERRY DR 1 8 1978 2 2340 B- AV 180,400 07-APR-15 175,000 1.03
ED05-067.17-01-17.00 3 R10 13 N TURNBERRY DR 1 13 1978 2 1831 B- AV 136,500 17-APR-15 159,900 .85
ED05-067.20-01-63.00 10 R10 616 CAROL ST 1 14 1957 1 1560 C AV 126,700 10-APR-15 156,500 .81
ED05-068.14-05-86.00- 101 R50 1001 WHITE OAK RD 1 20 1973 1 824 C- AV 36,900 16-APR-15 46,000 .80
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MAY 21, 2015 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 2
11:36 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
024
ED05-068.19-01-11.11 7 R10 27 SPRUANCE RD 1 8 1979 2 1404 C- FR 93,300 09-APR-15 50,000 1.87
ED05-075.08-01-18.00 3 R10 306 CHELSEA WAY 1 14 1999 1 1842 B- AV 183,000 13-APR-15 179,900 1.02
ED05-076.03-05-82.00 11 R10 2 WELLINGTON AVE 1 2015 1 4520 B+ AV 255,500 28-APR-15 311,850 .82
ED05-076.04-01-90.00 2 R10 511 RIDGELY BLVD 1 13 2011 2 1760 C+ AV 167,700 29-APR-15 188,000 .89
ED05-076.10-01-09.00 16 R10 5 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD 1 5 1985 2 1723 C AV 135,400 13-APR-15 186,000 .73
ED05-076.13-05-46.00 14 R10 219 NORTHDOWN DR 1 13 1999 2 1848 C+ AV 127,100 10-APR-15 127,900 .99
ED05-077.06-01-05.00 8 R90 532 E DIVISION ST 2 1 1976 2 3292 B GD 349,500 27-APR-15 287,500 1.22
ED05-077.06-01-05.00 8 R90 532 E DIVISION ST 2 3 1900 1.5 1209 D FR 349,500 27-APR-15 287,500 1.22
ED05-077.09-02-57.00 C41S C30 140 S STATE ST 410,400 30-APR-15 340,000 1.21
ED05-077.13-02-30.00 4 R90 774 S STATE ST 2 2 1951 1 536 D+ AV 287,600 08-APR-15 275,000 1.05
ED05-077.13-02-30.00 4 R90 774 S STATE ST 2 1 1928 2 2276 B- GD 287,600 08-APR-15 275,000 1.05
ED05-077.13-02-30.00 4 R90 774 S STATE ST 2 8 1961 1 1152 C- AV 287,600 08-APR-15 275,000 1.05
ED05-077.13-02-32.00 4 R40 764 S STATE ST 4 1 1921 2.5 3839 A- FR 237,300 01-APR-15 137,500 1.73
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
APRIL 2015
City Manager’s Monthly Report, April 2015
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Human Resources
Continued contract negotiations
Library
782 attended 78 programs for adults.
309 attended 23 programs for teens.
513 attended 26 programs for children.
30 volunteers completed 296 hours of service.
404 attended 53 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
WORK ORDERS PROCESSED Extensions of Credit
382 398
3,000 400 358
316 308 292 300
2,500 268
2,161 300 244
2,018 2,053
2,000 1,809
1,882
1,776 1,855
1,749
202 211 208
1,570 1,599 1,630 200
1,437
1,500 1,298
100
1,000
0
500 Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr-
Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE CUTS FOR NON PAYMENT
80,000 $2,000,000
51,242 $1,539,544
60,000 52,866 $1,600,000
40,000 $1,200,000
22,965
22,974 17,193
19,239
$800,000
20,000
1,468 3,246 $329,703 $349,187
$400,000
0
Drive-Thru Over the Mail, Drop Credit Cards Bank Drafts
$-
Window Counter Box
2015 YTD 2014YTD April 2015 April 2014 FYTD15 FYTD14
FY 2015 FY 2014
Major Program Updates Apr 2015 Apr 2014 Difference
Year-to-Date Year-to-Date
Number of Customers Served 20,583 19,285 1,298 209,319 211,186
Final Bills 608 663 (55) 6,428 6,297
Estimated Bills 177 163 14 1,743 1,706
Penalties Posted $ 21,331 $ 24,076 (2,745) $ 185,029 $ 196,260
Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended $ 114,826 $ 85,317 29,509 $ 843,828 $ 749,325
Balance Transfers $ 28,040 $ 11,093 16,947 $ 63,294 $ 50,807
Utility Collections $ 426,498 $ 31,706 394,792 $ 605,044 $ 246,192
Special Assessments $ - $ - - $ - $ -
Miscellaneous Billings $ 167,542 $ 11,050 156,492 $ 984,482 $ 1,214,829
CNP through Disconnect Collars $ - $ 9 (9) - 188
Court Cases - - - - -
Tamperings - 2 (2) - 4
Taxes Levied (includes carry forward) $ 490,035 $ 280,958 209,077 $ 10,950,973 $ 10,914,236
Billing Adjustments $ 1,101 $ 9,356 (8,255) $ 284,905 $ 27,743
Total Taxes Collected $ 56,341 $ 39,346 16,994 $ 10,799,534 $ 10,691,011
Taxes Outstanding $ 432,593 $ 250,968 181,625 $ 432,593 $ 250,968
Payments in Lieu $ - $ - - $ 10,000 $ -
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HUMAN RESOURCES
April May June July August Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April
Category Total
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15
Caucasian* 289 290 292 291 290 290 291 288 290 287 286 289 289 N/A
*
Minorities 58 58 58 58 58 61 61 61 62 63 62 63 61 N/A
Hired 0 1 3 1 1 5 5 0 5 1 0 9 5 36
Terminated/Resigned/
1 0 1 2 2 2 4 3 2 3 2 5 7 34
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 11
Jobs Posted 3 2 3 4 4 2 3 3 3 3 2 7 2 41
Workers Comp. Inju-
0 1 1 2 2 1 2 5 1 1 3 3 3 25
ries
Workers Comp. Hours 125 51 130 86 160 51 22 32 2 17 29 312 97 1114
Insurance Claims 4 6 4 0 1 4 1 1 5 4 1 3 0 34
Full-time Employees: 332 Part-time Employees: 18 (3 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 11 Library, 2 Customer Service, 1 Central Services)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Positions Posted: Crime Analyst/Accreditation Manager, Human Resources Generalist
Positions Hired: Customer Service Clerk (part-time), Water Treatment Plant Operator, Groundworker I, Laborer II, Communication Operator
(Police Department)
Position Resigned/Retires: Library Clerk (part-time); Library Assistant (Part-time); Administrative Assistant; Fire Chief’s Assistant, Police Officer,
Utility Maintenance Mechanic, Customer Service Representative II
Recruitment Information (Positions closed in April)
American
Hispan- Asian/Pacific In Out
Position Total Female Male Unknown Black White Indian/Alaskan Unknown
ic Islander Dover Dover
Native
LAN Analyst
4 1 3 - - 2 - - - 2 0 4
(Shared position IT/Police)
Mechanic I 6 1 5 - 1 4 1 - - - 3 3
Service Center Clerk (part-
34 18 11 5 10 18 1 - - 5 16 18
time)
Playground Leader 28 17 9 2 21 5 - - - 2 16 12
Field Supervisor I (Streets) 10 - 10 - 1 6 - - 1 2 5 5
Crew Leader (Sanitation, In-
4 - 4 - - 2 - - 2 - - 4
House)
Unfilled/Open Positions by Department*
Unfilled/Open Positions April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April
By Department 14 14 e 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15
14
Electric 5 5 5 4 5 25 5 2 2 2 4 3 2
Public Works 13 11 10 11 11 12 11 12 12 12 13 15 13
Police 1 1 1 0 2 2 0 1 1 10 10 4 4
All Other Departments 5 4 2.5 4 3.5 4.5 5 5 3 3 4.5 4.5 5
Totals 24 21 18.5 20 21.5 23.5 21 20 18 28 29.5 26.5 24
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
²
The following has been updated to reflected the Fiscal 2014-15 Budget
Electric: Electrical Engineer, Engineering & System Operations Superintendent
Public Works: (2) Utility Maintenance Mechanic I/Wastewater, Crew Leader (Sanitation), Civil Engineer l, Field Supervisor II (Grounds), Environmental
Scientist, Public Works Inspector (Public Works), Motor Equipment Operator I (Streets), Motor Equipment Operator II (Streets), Motor Equipment
Operator I (Sanitation), Nursery Person II (Grounds), Field Supervisor I (Streets), Mechanic I
Police: Cadets (6, part-time), Central Services Coordinator
*Police Officer (4) 9/2015
All Other Departments: Customer Service Clerk II (part-time); Librarian II, LAN Analyst (IT), Service Center Clerk (Pitts Center, part-time) Administrative
Assistant (Information Technology), Human Resources Generalist
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HUMAN RESOURCES
continued
Turnover Statistics
2010 2011 2012* 2013 * 2014 2015
Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 4.86
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 .57 0
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 2.86
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 .86
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
** Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014 2015
Total Number of Employees Separating from
Service 21 25 38 37 21 17
Average Number of Full-time Employees 362 356 333 325 331 331
Average Number of Part-time Employees 16 15 12 14 18 19
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Service Requests Resolved Citizen Action Center - Customers w/ New
200 188
150 Issues
164
130
150 128 125 110
120 116 121
111
91 90
102
91
90 160
100
70 122 130 112 108
54 95
50 92 78
50 73
30 50 53 42
10
0 Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr-
Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15
Programming Requests Completed Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
30 28 35,000
30,000
25 22
18 18 19 25,000
20 17
Pages Viewed
15 16 15 20,000
13
31,605 31,423 31,600
15 12
27,911 28,026 28,370
11
26,498 26,428 26,428 27,275
10
25,426
15,000
23,955 23,845
10
10,000
5 5,000
0 0
Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- Apr - May- Jun- Jul- Aug - Sep - Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr -
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15
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 372 378 364
Scheduled PCs Replaced - - -
Servers Supported 30 30 19
People Trained 8 19 28
Availability Statistics based on 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday—Friday
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LIBRARY
Reference Transactions
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Adult Teen Children
Apr 15
Adults – 1,550 Teens – 341 Children – 649
Circulation Apr 15 FYTD 15 Apr 14 FYTD 14
Dover residents 18,562 202,054 19.894 212,829
Ebooks 2,163 20,379 1,493 13,910
Kent residents* 12,602 134,483 14,259 151,467
Non-county residents 1,601 19,660 2,088 23,857
Registrations
Dover residents 337 3,519 330 3,730
Kent residents* 16 390 33 694
Non-county residents 1,601 19,660 2,088 23,857
Other
Visiting Patrons 25,668 280,234 22,543 297,285
Meeting Room Usage 2,120 17,915 1,822 20,870
Photocopier Usage 1,332 11,094 1,249 12,139
Computer Printing Usage 3,418 31,907 3,209 27,677
Computer Users 4,913 47,288 4,636 46,898
Wireless Computer Users 1,939 17,506 1,552 13,295
Holds (Total) 6,077 65,568 6,536 68,540
*Breakout of Kent County Residential Statistics
Circulation Registrations
Harrington: 169 Harrington: 0
Milford: 52 Milford: 0
Smyrna: 786 Smyrna: 2
Outside City Limits: 11,595 Outside City Limits: 14
Total Registered Users: (Card Holders)
City: 27,062 Kent County: 12,968 Outside Kent County: 1,071
Other Points of Interest:
Inter/Interlibrary: 49 items loaned out Technical services: 1,560 items added
52 items borrowed 695 items deleted
Volunteers: 296 hours of service completed
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PUBLIC WORKS
Administration
Administrative review and inspection services continued on all residential and commercial developments.
The following residential subdivisions are in various phases of construction:
Oak Shadows Emerald Pointe Eden Hill (Residential)
Patriot Village Clearview Meadows Village of Cannon Mill
Sanitation
Monthly Total Refuse (Tons) Sanitation Hours
1,500
1200
927 1000
1,000 873 835
895
827 834 848 875
726 717 733 800
648 564 569 576
541 600
500 407
205 166 211 217
292 400
146 171 168 151 166 110 173 135 168
200 41 25 35
- 0
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash Container
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 Collection Collection Repair/Delivery
Bulk Automated Apr 15 Apr 14
APRIL 15 FYTD 15 APRIL 14 FYTD 14
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 164 1,792 188 2,038
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,024.30 9,551.58 1,018.75 10,125.29
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 20 289 31 206
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 43 0 31
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 25 343 35 364
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
STATS HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED
April 2015 19,725 9,107 271,020 13.74
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PUBLIC WORKS
Streets APRIL 15 FYTD 15 APRIL 14 FYTD 14
Signed Installed 21 294 46 332
Signs Repaired 18 116 17 119
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 12,126 12,752 11,324 12,569
New Post Installed 4 36 4 55
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 3 10 3 14
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 29 118 29 98
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 10 182 10 1,545
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 24 114 24 574
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 0 0 0.50
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 0 0 0
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 41 254 41 265
Concrete Work (Hrs) 2 105 2 239
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0 1 0 8
Ditch Work (Hrs). 36 39 36 36
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 22 500 22 972
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,447 7,504 1,447 7,922
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 288 1,732 288 1,852
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 1,075 7,638 1,075 14,230
Leaf Collection (Miles) 860 4,361 860 5,095
Grounds
Total Work Orders = 5 General = 3 Arborist = 2
Arborist Crew APRIL 2015 APRIL 2014
Trees Trimmed 80 19
Trees Removed 3 1
Stumps Removed 24 1
Limed low street trees.
Tree and stump removals
Evaluate trees
Beautification Crew
Worked in greenhouse potting plats, plugs and watering plants
Weeding flower beds
Mowing Crew
Mowed grass at various city locations
Sprayed weeds
City Manager’s Monthly Report, April 2015 9
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
City Clerk's Office At Traci's request, worked the Dover Municipal Election from 5:30 AM-
8:30 PM
City Clerk's Office Received the Voter list from Traci. Coded the uncoded
voters list and double checked the other voter list to
ensure that they were coded correctly.
Code Enforcement Started creating a feature class for Code Enforcement inspections
Code Enforcement Started creating a Code Enforcement Inspections feature Class
Del. Geographic Alliance Prepare GIS presentation for teacher workshop
Parks & Rec Created an 18"x24" map outlining the proposed St Jones
Bike Loop for National Bike Month (May). Provided
Carolyn with a PDF copy.
Planning & Inspections Created a map of the city showing the Comp Plan layers
with the parcel at 801 N State St highlighted for display.
Sent Ann Marie a PDF
Planning & Inspections Created two maps for Ann Marie in the DDD format. One
of Vacant Lots and Vacant Buildings. The second with
City Owned, Burden Owned, and House of Pride Owned
properties. Provided PDF copies to AMT.
Planning & Inspections Plotter is fixed, so was finally able to print the City
Demolished Buildings map for AMT. Printed at 30"x40".
Public Works Checked Sewer Data and made changes as needed
Public Works Had to move all Grounds feature classes out of feature
dataset and republish services
Public Works Worked with Kate to go through Sewer data an clean it up
Public Works Created three Attachment Maps for Winter showing
Sewer, Water, and Stormwater near the Old Kmart
Building off of N Dupont Hwy.
Public Works Created two maps for Kate. One of completed concrete
repairs in 2014 and another of completed repairs so far in
2015. Provided PDF copies of the maps to Kate.
Public Works Created a 30"x40" poster designed for display at the City's
Job Fair. Provided a printed copy on glossy paper.
Public Works Printed six maps at 18"x24" showing the night sweeping
times. One map for each night.
Public Works Created and printed trash zone maps for each division. Printed at
18"x18".
Public Works GIS Attended Multi-Day E317 Comprehensive Data
Management for HAZUS at DTI. Provided by FEMA.
Public Works GIS QC'd the Community Maps data provided by ESRI.
Created a list of flaws in the labeling and provided to
Mark in Word Doc format.
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Fleet and Facilities Management
PM Work Orders Completed: 20 Number of Tire Repairs: 7 Number of Road Repairs: 5
Other Work Orders: 82 Repair Hours: 195.9 Road Repair Hours: 5
Total Work Orders: 102 Fabrication Hours: 4 Misc. Hours: N/A
PM Hours: 86
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 40
# Of Scheduled PM’s Completed: 6
Major Program Updates
MEASURE April 2015 April 2014 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance - Scheduled 6 out of 40
Preventative Maintenance ap- 15.00. % 16 out of 29
- 40.17%
pointments being kept (Quantity 55.17%
and Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
24 out of 26 29 out of 29
completed within 5 days - 7.69%
92.31 % 100%
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work or-
0 out of 0 1 out of 1
ders completed within 2 days 0%
100% 100%
(Quantity and Percentage)
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Water/Wastewater
Water Production/Billed Consumption/Flow to Kent
County
255000000
205000000
155000000
105000000
55000000
5000000
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15
Total Water Prod. Billed Consumpt.
Total Flow to County City Readings
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates APRIL 15 APRIL 15 DIFF FY15 YTD FY14
State and Federal Violations 0 violations 0 violations - - -
Water Quality Complaints 18 1 +17 111 96
Plan Review Completed With- 16 plans 14 plans
+2 95 74
in 30 days of Submission 100% 100%
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task APRIL 15 APRIL 14 CURRENT FY
1,328,321,00
Water Production - Daily Average 4,708,000 4,099,167 0
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 18.50 17.18 18.50
Water Mains Repaired 1 0 35
Water Service Lines Repaired 0 0 26
Wastewater Mains Repaired 1 0 7
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 0 0 5
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 10,037 54,538 961,996
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 0 0 3,185
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,820 1,807 1,820
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 14,292 14,191 14,292
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
System Peak Total System Load
200 100,000
.7 .2 .4
2 8 2 6
4 5 5 6 5
1 .4 5 7 ,0 1 7
.1 1 5 1 80,000 1 3 ,2 1 1 4
150 8 3 .8 .6 5
7 4 ,6 7 9
6
5
,1
5
9 ,5 7 6
3
4 2 1 0 ,3 6 5 7 8 ,1 5 ,5 ,2
. 1 9
. 7 4 2 .8 2 6 3 4 5 6 2
6 4 4 .1 .
4 1 1 3
0
6 2
9 ,0 6 ,7 9
, 0
6 6 0
6
0 .1 0 1 0 1 0 , 6
5
5
5 4
1 6 1 0
1 1 1 60,000 1
5
5
9
100
40,000
50
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 20,000
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15
Outages Customers of Gained/Lost
35 8,000
20 18
25 6,000C 15 15
s u 15
e st
ga o 11 11 11
15t 4,000m
u e 10
O rs 7 7
5 2,000 5 4 4 4
5 2
-5 Apr May Jun Ju l Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 0
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 0
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15
Outages Customers
Outages: 11 Customers: 6076
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 15 YTD FY 14 FY 13
1 24 12.91 Minutes 27.03 Minutes
46.1 67.72 50.74
MAR 15 MAR 14 FY15 YTD
PROGRAM UPDATES
Tree Trimming 307 267 3150
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 4
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0
New Services 11 15 69
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ELECTRIC DEPARMENT
continued
March 2015 Electric (EE Capitol Improvement Projects (CIP)
Project Number Description Update
Horsepond Substa- Progress: Work is Complete
EE1308
tion
Progress: Switchgear bids were approved by Council to PEI. Material List and
General Scott
General Arrangement drawings are approved.
EE1312 Switchgear Replace-
ment Schedule: FY15 is for Design |FY16 budget is for construction.
Progress: Work activities are moving forward. Going to clear up a few issues on
N. Governors Blvd.
Capitol Park Up- Schedule: Scheduled for completion May 2015 weather permitting. A few services
EE1314
grade on old N. Governors Blvd. section inner loop.
Progress: Steel Poles are under construction. | expected May 4th delivery| Bid is
GOTP Transmission out for Steel Pole installation.
EE1443
Line Relocation
Schedule: Work activities are moving forward.
Progress: Surveying complete awaiting plans | Soil boring awaiting dry ground
69kV Rebuild prior to access at request of property owner. | $5000-7000 estimate for crop dam-
EE1500 (Horsepond to Long age received from farmers
Point)
Schedule: FY15 is for Design |FY16 budget is for construction.
Progress: State of Delaware requested project to be delayed to FY16.
EE1505 DNREC R&R
Schedule: Project on Hold | funds moved for other FY15 projects
Progress: All overhead transmission work done on Kesselring Property/New Burton
Road |Directional boring of proposed pond and underground relocation sched-
West Dover Con- uled.
EE1509
nector - State of DE
Schedule: Planning on relocation of underground once the weather co-operates.
Progress: City crews continuing the installation of pads/equipment
Town Point Distribu-
EE1513
tion Feeders
Schedule: Project is under construction
Progress: No other work can proceed in development without contractor installing
conduit
Chestnut Grove Sub-
EE1516
division Schedule: Not Scheduled | Contractor responsible for conduit installation in devel-
opment
Progress: Currently investigating the cables placement & engineering design. De-
69kV Cable Replace-
sign is FY15 budget.
EE1520 ment – North St.
Substation Schedule: FY16 construction to begin.
Garrison Oak Tech- Progress: Weather permitting, planning on continuing conduit installation after
EE1522 nical Park Infrastruc- WDC underground is complete.
ture Phase 2 Schedule: Work activities are moving forward.
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
continued
Progress: Currently design is complete | Material has been allocated | Fees have
been received for Phase I.
Lenders Lake
EE1524
Apartments Schedule: No Work Scheduled | Contractor responsible for conduit installation in
development
Progress: Awaiting approved railway crossing permit form Norfolk Southern. Non-
Stock material has been ordered & first section of conduit for underground is being
installed. Construction Plans are being constructed.
EE1526 Playtex Addition
Schedule: Changing daily with latest completion requested for Mid September of
2015 | Expecting a preliminary response by April 1st from Norfolk Southern Railway
(expected to take 6-8 months).
DAFB Temporary Progress: Work is Complete
EE1527
Concrete Plant
Progress: Awaiting on State of Delaware to begin project on April 6th
W. Denney's Bridge
EE1529
Project - State of DE Schedule: Awaiting State of Delaware | completion scheduled for 60 days after
project starts
Bay Health URD Progress: Work is Complete
EE1530
Relocation
Progress: Dark Fiber installation is complete. Utility Permit received. URD crossing
Windstream DAFB/ under DP&L 230 Line complete.
EE1531 Schedule: Make ready work for pole attachments along Kitts Hummock Road to be
College Road
completed in March 2015.
Dover Litho Pad Progress: Work is Complete
EE1532
Sites 1 & 2
Progress: Design Complete| Project Request Form or Material allocation estab-
DE State Police Gen- lished.
EE1533
erator Project
Schedule: Completion scheduled for April 2015.
Hardees Rte 13 Progress: Work is Complete
EE1534
Damage
Eden Hill Lights Progress: Work is Complete
EE1535
Phase 1
Progress: Preliminary Design complete & Fee Schedule established. Waiting on
owner to agree to fees prior to any further work on project. This is the 3rd time
customer requested & previous (2) two instances, customer declined.
EE1536 Troutman Machines
Schedule: Not scheduled
Progress: Preliminary Design complete.
Kirby & Holloway
EE1537
Restaurant
Schedule: Not scheduled
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Planning, Inspections & Recreation
APRIL 2015 –DRAFT
Planning, Inspections &
Recreation Highlights
Teen Mom, MTV shoot - Producers for the MTV show, Teen Mom, filmed a segment for
their series in Schutte Park on Sunday, April 12. They will contact us with the airing date.
Job Fair - The John W. Pitts Recreation Center hosted Human Resources job fair for the
City of Dover. It was a good turnout of potential employees for the various departments
with job openings.
55+ Expo - Parks & Recreation hosted a booth at the Chamber of Commerce 55+ Expo at
Dover Downs on April 29th. Carolyn Courtney and Megan Merine staffed a very busy
booth. Visitors mainly asked for information on pickle ball, indoor walking & senior ac-
tivities, dog parks, concert series, and summer camps for grandchildren. We have several
sign up for our email marketing blasts as well.
On April 9, 2015 Chris Sco and Mike McGregor a ended IRC Training in New Castle,
Delaware.
During the weeks of April 13‐24, 2015 Ma hew Brown a ended the Na onal Fire Acade‐
my Fire and Arson Origin and Cause Course in York County, Pennsylvania.
On April 15, 2015 Velvet Brown and Jared Boesenberg a ended Healthy Homes Training
in Dover, Delaware.
During the week of April 16‐22, 2015 Ann Marie Townshend (Planning Director) and Wil‐
liam Cook (Planner I) a ended American Planning Associa on’s Na onal Conference and
Leadership Training in Sea le, Washington.
On April 16. 2015 Greg Akers, Chris Sco , and Mike McGregor a ended Interna onal
Building Code Transi on Training in New Castle, Delaware.
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Planning, Inspections & Recreation Revenue
FY '15 Budget FY '15 Actual
(YTD)
Revenue Stream
Business License $1,460,000 $ 1,396,306 96%
Trailer License $23,000 $ 19,908 87%
Building Permits $565,000 $ 419,806 74%
Cert. of Occupancy $6,200 $ 6,000 97%
Public Occupancy $10,000 $ 9,542 95%
Lodging House $16,000 $ 14,075 88%
Plumbing/Heating/Air $75,000 $ 51,336 68%
Sprinkler $35,000 $ 22,189 63%
Rental Inspection Fee $345,000 $ 340,235 99%
Miscellaneous $30,000 $ 29,176 97%
Fire Protection Fees $31,000 $ 28,032 90%
Vacant Building Reg. $60,000 $ 129,983 217%
Total P&I Revenue $2,656,200 $ 2,466,586.29 93%
Recreation $148,800 $ 99,514 67%
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity
permits (Building Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. For
April 2015, Planning Staff was involved with review of 81 Permits and 10 Certificates of
Occupancy permits. (2015 calendar year total of 266 Permits and CO’s compared to 226 for
2014). Planning Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental
Dwelling Permits.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus on the various implementation items identified in the 2008
Comprehensive Plan as amended.
On-going efforts of the Planning Office include and research for future ordinance amend-
ments related to the Recreational and Commercial (RC) zone and temporary activities.
The Planning Office is also involved in the following studies and projects: City Recrea-
tional Needs Assessment, Restoring Central Dover Community Plan, and Transportation
Improvement Districts.
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Downtown Development District
The Planning Office has received several Incentive Applications for
projects within the Downtown Development District. An announce-
ment of the Large Projects designated for grant funding was made fol-
lowing the completion of the first reservation process round for the
DDD Grant Program administered by the Delaware State Housing Au-
thority.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2015
On April 13th, the City Council approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2015. The
Comprehensive Plan Amendments approved consist of two items. First, the amendment was
approved to change the land use classification on the Land Development Plan Map 12-1 for
the property at 801 North State Street from Residential Medium Density to Commercial. In
the other amendment, approval was granted to a text amendment of Chapter 13 – Annexation
Plan to remove the requirements for Cost-Revenue Analysis but with language be added to
ensure staff still completed a simple analysis for annexations. (MI-15-01A and B)
Construction Activity
Project work remains to complete the site improvements at the new Dover High School for
the eastern areas of the site including the baseball/softball field areas. Temporary Certifi-
cates of Occupancy are in place with conditions. (C-10-05/S-11-18)
For the Leander Lakes Apartments project, the foundation and building construction has
started on the community center building and two apartment buildings. The apartment
complex is located south of Forrest Avenue/Route 8 and west of Dover High Drive.
The Planning Staff continues to participate in coordination conference calls with Calpine
regarding the Garrison Energy Center project at 450 Garrison Oak Drive (Lot 7 of the Gar-
rison Oak Technical Park). The project construction is in the final stages for the Garrison
Energy Center Phase 1 (S-12-17). The Planning Office is awaiting receipt of State
DNREC permits for the Above Ground Storage Tank before approving the Administrative
Site Plan (S-14-20) for the addition of a Fuel Oil Tank.
Construction activities continue at the Uzin Utz Manufacturing facility at 200 Garrison
Oak Drive (Lot 12 of the Garrison Oak Technical Park) with a June 2015 completion date
anticipated. The staff of the Planning, Inspections, and Fire Marshal’s Office have met
with the developer to assess project progress and to address project issues. (S-13-20)
A Pre-Construction meeting was held on April 1st for the Westminster Health Care Center
for a major interior renovation/rehabilitation project at the facility.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission’s regular meeting was scheduled for April 20, 2015. However, due
to a lack of quorum present for the meeting all agenda items had to be postponed until the
May meeting of the Commission. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for
May 18, 2015.
The following agenda items were postponed:
S-13-06 US Gas at 461 North DuPont Highway
Z-15-01 Lands of 801 Gold Coast, LLC at 801 North State Street: Rezoning from RG-3 to C-2A
SB-15-01 Lands of Michael E. Camisky at 5096 Hazlettville Road
S-15-04 Dover Town Center at 1574 N. DuPont Highway
S-15-05 North Street Mini Storage at 1351 West North Street
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment met on April 15, 2015. The next regular scheduled meeting of the
Board of Adjustment is scheduled for May 20, 2015. The following application was consid-
ered:
V-15-07 74 Laurel Drive -Thomas Bugbee and Sherrill Brekke- Variance extension
was granted by the Board of Adjustment from the requirements of Article 5 § 311.211(c)
of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to new residential construction within the flood hazard
area.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission met on April 23, 2015. The next Historic District Commis-
sion meeting is scheduled for May 21 2015.
HI-15-07 “The Santa House” Project - Informational Presentation on “The Santa House”
Project. This project is a proposed portable temporary structure. Its primary placement is
anticipated to be located in Loockerman Way, the open space area between West Loocker-
man Street and North Street. Property owner: Downtown Dover Partnership.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY14 Projects
Homeownership Assistance Program
Five (5) clients have been approved for the Dover First Start Program and are mort-
gage ready. Each client has been approved for $20,000 in down payment assistance
to purchase eligible properties in the City of Dover. Five (5) clients have purchased
properties using the Dover First Start Program and one (1) client is under contract
and will close on their property next month.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used for operations cost for the shelter. This project has been
completed.
NCALL Research
CDBG funds will be utilized for pre-purchase homeownership counseling services
for up to ten (10) Dover residents.
Elizabeth W. Murphey School
CDBG funds will be used for the roof replacements for one building on the campus
that services children that are at risk for homelessness. This project is completed.
Restoring Central Dover Initiative
NCALL was awarded the Implementation Grant for the Restoring Central Dover Initia-
tive.
Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan 2015-2019
Completion of the Five Year Consolidated Plan is underway and will be submitted to City
Council for approval at its May 11th meeting.
Mayors Challenge to End Veterans Homelessness
The Mayor’s Task Force for Ending Veterans Homelessness set a goal to house 22 Veter-
ans by June 2015. Currently, there have been 19 veterans housed year to date.
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Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
200 N. West Street—The owners met with City Staff and have obtained a renovations per-
mit. To date, the exterior of the property has been maintained, with renovations beginning
within the interior.
1370 College Road—The property was presented to the Dover City Council on October
25, 2014 as a dangerous building with the recommendation to have the structure demol-
ished. The owners of the property appealed before City Council that they wished to keep
the property and were willing to make all necessary repairs. City Council agreed with the
homeowners and gave them 6 months to make repairs. A permit has been submitted.
5 Welch Drive—Notice was mailed to the lien holders to repair all code violations by De-
cember 21, 2014, or the property would be taken forward to City Council as a dangerous
structure. On February 9th, City Council declared the home dangerous and ordered the
owner to repair or demolish within 30 days. An asbestos survey was conducted at the site
with no asbestos found. Demolition is scheduled for May.
312 W. Loockerman Street—Notice was sent to the lien holders to make repairs to the va-
cant structure by January 6, 2015, or City Staff would schedule a date with Council to de-
clare the building dangerous and request to have the building demolished. On February
19th the City Historic District Commission ruled that Demolition by Neglect was occur-
ring and recommended the owner have 6 months to make repairs or to have the building
demolished. On March 9th City Council declared the building dangerous and the owner
was given until September 9, 2015 to repair or demolish the building.
363 Rita-Wilma Way—The two abandoned mobile homes on this lot have been con-
demned as unfit for human occupancy and boarded. The lien holders and the property
owner have been notified to make repairs or demolish the homes by December 29, 2014.
No repairs have been made to the homes, the structures were presented to City Council on
March 9, 2015. The owners were giving until May 9th to repair or demolish the struc-
tures.
110 Rustic Lane—This building was condemned by City Staff and the dangerous building
process has begun.
Vacant Buildings—During the month of April, thirty (30) additional buildings were regis-
tered as vacant, and $5,750.00 in vacant building registration fees were collected.
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Code Enforcement Activity—APRIL
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff ini ated % staff ini ated
month YTD current month YTD
No valid Rental Permit 75 96 100% 95%
No valid Building Permit 6 14 80% 93%
Tall grass and weeds 78 78 87% 87%
Unregistered vehicle 1 12 100% 92%
Abandoned vehicle 10 43 90% 81%
Annual Housing Inspec on 19 169 95% 90%
Property Maintenance – 85 211 58% 53%
Exterior
Electric Termina on 38 56 61% 52%
Dover Code of Ordinances 59 184 78% 79%
Zoning 4 19 100% 53%
Total Cases 375 882
Total # of Inspec ons For 388
Month
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Fire Marshal’s Office, Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
LIFE SAFETY July14‐Apr15 April 2014 July13‐Apr14
Inspec ons APRIL 15 FYTD 15 APRIL 14 FYTD 14
Annual Fire/Life Safety Inspec ons 45 358 23 147
Fire/Code/DCO Complaints 36 442 38 158
Inspec on Deficiencies from AFI 82 901 53 241
C/O & Acceptance Tests
7 110 4 15
Administra ve Walk Thru 14 92 ‐ ‐
Plan Review 9 ‐ ‐ ‐
Accidental $31,300 $389,700 $84,000 $1,117,000
Incendiary
$0 $73,600 $0 $0.00
Undetermined $5,000 $17,900 $0 $20,000
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued
APRIL 15 FYTD 15 APRIL 14 FYTD 14
Administra ve Permit 4 18 3 5
Building Addi on/Renova on Permits 36 348 39 101
Building Permits
24 153 12 43
Demoli on Permits
10 43 3 13
Fence Permits 8 70 5 17
Fire Preven on Permits 7 77 7 22
Mechanical Permits
25 244 24 113
Plumbing Permits
22 227 26 93
Sign Permits 25 201 11 64
Swimming Pool Permits
3 9 1 1
Business Licenses
16 982 29 11
Merchant Licenses
2 206 2 12
Contractor Licenses
37 624 28 120
Lodging House Licenses
2 55 15 44
Mobile Homes
7 298 5 20
Public Occupancy 18 393 17 294
Rental Dwelling 91 3452 147 2827
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspec ons APRIL 15 FYTD 15 APRIL 14 FYTD 14
Building
297 3155 66 733
Plumbing/Mechanical
488 2757 47 987
Cer ficate of Occupancy 10 135 5 36
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Brown
attended the National Fire Academy in
Emmetsburg, MD where he successfully
completed the two week on campus
Fire & Arson Origin and Cause Investi-
gation course. Congrats to Matt!!!
Recreation Division
Enrollment Summary
April 2014 verses April 2015
500
400
300
FY14
200
FY15
100
0
General Sports Trips Leagues Camps
Recreation
Category FY14 FY15
General Recrea on 75 165
Sports 118 50
Trips 43 0
Leagues 361 423
Camps 26 9
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Revenue Breakdown: April 2015 verses April 2014
General Recreation
General Recreation
Sports Sports
Trips Trips
Leagues Leagues
Building & Field Building & Field Rentals
Rentals
Camps
Camps
Camp Small Wonder
Camp Small Wonder
General Recreation $1,999.00 General Recreation $3,256.50
Sports $500.00 Sports $905.00
Trips $0.00 Trips $65.00
Leagues $7,230.00 Leagues $12,575.00
Building & Field Rentals $500.00 Building & Field Rentals $1,050.00
Camps $690.00 Camps $1,690.00
Camp Small Wonder $3,840.00 Camp Small Wonder $5,042.00
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John W. Pitts Recreation Center – APRIL 2015
Total Program Attendance Facility Usage By The Hour
20,000 1,000
15,000 800
600
10,000
400
5,000 200
0 Apr 14 0 Apr 14
May 14
June 14 May 14
June 14
July 14
Aug 14 July 14
Aug 14
Sept 14
Oct 14 Sept 14
Oct 14
Nov 14
Dec 14 Nov 14
Dec 14
Jan 15
Feb 15 Jan 15
Feb 15
Mar 15
Apr 15 Mar 15
Apr 15
Facility Usage By The Hour APRIL 15 FYTD 15 APRIL 14 FYTD 14
Open Gym 418.5 3,909.5 484 4,173.5
Fitness Classes 35.5 396 68.5 576.5
Leagues 34 830.5 32 840
Camps 32.5 764 32.5 587.5
Sports Classes 13.5 236 24.5 214.25
Meetings & Rentals 36.5 348.5 31 292.5
Enrichment Classes 0 12 6 68.5
Total Facility Usage Hours 570.5 6,496.5 678.5 6,752.25
Daily Program Attendance** APRIL 15 FYTD 15 APRIL 14 FYTD 14
Total 2,312 51,900 1,763 45,864
Open Gym 675 5,309 503 4,575
Fitness Classes 299 2,696 426 3,385
Leagues 480 31,908 292 27,277
Camps 44 1,185 130 1,438
Sports Classes 129 2,252 261 2,113
Meetings & Rentals 685 8,505 125 6,920
Enrichment Classes 0 45 26 156
Since our opening in late April 2008, we have had 382,367 guests at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.
April Open Gym Registrations and Packages Sold
Packages Sold: FEB MTD YTD FYTD
Daily: 21 $63 319 $957
Individual Quarterly: 3 $45 13 $195
Individual Annual: 0 $0 4 $120
Family Quarterly: 0 $0 3 $75
Family Annual: 0 $0_ 0 __ $0__
Revenue: $108 $1,347
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CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY DEPARTMENTS
APRIL 2015 - 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
APRIL 2015
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY14 YTD FY15 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 5,363 5,869
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 106,847,869 $ 116,243,121
PAYROLL
Hours % Amount Hours % Amount
Gross wages per registers 689,387 100.0% $ 16,041,866 696,649 100.0% $ 16,556,947
Wages and Hours Worked
Regular 577,701 83.8% $ 12,446,931 570,420 81.9% $ 12,672,017
All over time 29,832 4.3% $ 1,190,589 27,721 4.0% $ 1,123,348
Other Paid or Unpaid Wages and Hours
Vacation 35,207 5.1% $ 915,071 36,817 5.3% $ 982,508
Sick 14,399 2.1% $ 364,648 15,718 2.3% $ 399,238
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout 10,927 1.6% $ 348,596 17,002 2.4% $ 530,398
Comp Time 7,059 1.0% $ 198,144 7,105 1.0% $ 205,271
Personal 1,249 0.2% $ 35,485 1,521 0.2% $ 45,723
Leave Without Pay 3,889 0.6% $ - 3,028 0.4% $ -
Other (description below) 9,127 1.3% $ 542,368 17,329 2.5% $ 598,443
Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, training, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc.
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 21 21
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 7,563 7,736
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,563 2,534
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 4,313,502 $ 4,344,449
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 4,855 4,870
Number of EFT Vouchers 1,919 1,986
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 69,355,572 $ 68,971,658
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY ACTIVITY LEVELS
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Value: $2,721,994 Line Items: 1,432
Fuel Use
Unleaded: 10,501.7 gallons
Diesel: 6,017.9 gallons
Total Cost: $ 31,676
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
General Fund Summary
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 3,393,000 $ 4,361,500 $ - $ 4,361,500 0.0%
Revenues
Court of Chancery Fees 1,023,000 1,023,000 830,320 192,680 81.2%
Fines & Police Revenues 1,288,800 1,288,800 805,230 483,570 62.5%
Franchise Fees 636,000 636,000 426,257 209,743 67.0%
Grants 623,500 623,500 426,510 196,990 68.4%
Intrafund Services 4,863,000 4,959,300 3,816,146 1,143,154 76.9%
Library & Recreation Revenues 670,400 710,400 577,601 132,799 81.3%
Licenses & Permits 2,814,200 2,814,200 2,732,888 81,312 97.1%
Property Taxes (Includes BID Revenue) (1) 11,099,200 11,099,200 11,143,985 (44,785) 100.4%
Miscellaneous Revenues 93,900 93,900 59,378 34,522 63.2%
Sanitation Revenues 2,595,600 2,595,600 2,149,498 446,102 82.8%
Other Miscellaneous Revenues
Garrison Farm Rent Revenue 101,400 101,400 77,117 24,283 76.1%
Transfers-In from Special Funds & Utilities
Municipal Street Aid Fund 663,900 664,200 664,193 7 100.0%
2014 Revenue Bond Proceeds - - 475,000 (475,000) 0.0%
Civil Traffic Penalties 500,000 500,000 348,762 151,238 69.8%
Transfer Taxes 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,564,572 (314,572) 125.2%
Verizon, Contingency and CI Reserves 4,000 54,000 50,000 4,000 92.6%
Police Grants 124,000 124,000 88,756 35,244 71.6%
Water/Wastewater Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 - 100.0%
Electric Fund 10,000,000 10,000,000 7,836,000 2,164,000 78.4%
Total Revenues 38,850,900 39,037,500 34,572,213 4,465,287 88.6%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 42,243,900 $ 43,399,000 $ 34,572,213 $ 8,826,787 79.7%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 489,800 $ 493,300 $ 368,808 $ 124,492 74.8%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 1,047,100 1,056,300 756,559 299,741 71.6%
Police & Police Extra Duty 14,698,600 15,051,400 11,837,573 3,213,827 78.6%
Public Services 4,551,700 4,550,000 3,366,300 1,183,700 74.0%
Engineering 192,600 193,700 25,431 168,269 13.1%
Procurement & Inventory, Facilities Mgmt., Vehicle Maint. 1,990,100 2,032,900 1,613,552 419,348 79.4%
Planning & Inspections 2,192,400 2,241,900 1,707,956 533,944 76.2%
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,716,100 2,751,200 2,168,428 582,772 78.8%
Library & Recreation 2,099,500 2,132,800 1,639,070 493,730 76.9%
Fire Department 716,100 716,100 600,333 115,767 83.8%
Assessor 309,500 319,100 259,643 59,457 81.4%
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 500,000 74,900 - 74,900 0.0%
Insurance 724,800 724,800 508,237 216,563 70.1%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 1,636,500 1,636,500 1,357,667 278,833 83.0%
Police Pension Trust Contribution - State Grant 500,000 500,000 426,510 73,490 85.3%
Appropriation to Employee Pension Fund - Unfunded Liability - 543,000 181,000 362,000 33.3%
Appropriation to Police Pension Fund 655,000 755,000 604,000 151,000 80.0%
Street Lights 774,500 774,500 647,061 127,439 83.5%
Debt Service 708,600 708,600 943,815 (235,215) 133.2%
Transfers Out
Contingency - 300,000 300,000 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - 60,000 60,000 - 100.0%
Parkland Reserve - 25,000 25,000 - 100.0%
Uncollectible Reserve 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 100.0%
Capital Projects Fund 2,196,000 2,196,000 2,196,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenditures 38,843,900 39,982,000 31,695,443 8,286,557 79.3%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 3,400,000 3,417,000 - 3,417,000 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 42,243,900 $ 43,399,000 $ 31,695,443 $ 11,703,557 73.0%
Reserve Balances
Contingency $ 467,900 $ 719,200 $ 718,819
(1) Property Taxes are the taxes billed and not cash received. The outstanding receivable balance as of 4/30/15 is $230,909
as compared to $249,177 in April 2014.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 658,400 $ 763,600 $ - $ 763,600 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater (98,500) 87,500 - 87,500 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Kent County Treatment 155,000 453,400 - 453,400 0.0%
714,900 1,304,500 - 1,304,500 0.0%
Revenues
Water Fees 4,616,400 4,616,400 3,957,304 659,096 85.7%
Wastewater Fees 3,706,800 3,706,800 3,087,652 619,148 83.3%
Kent County Treatment Fees 2,902,600 2,902,600 2,442,888 459,712 84.2%
Ground Water Inflow Adjustment 1,862,500 1,862,500 1,505,341 357,159 80.8%
Water Tank Leases 331,900 331,900 282,498 49,402 85.1%
Miscellaneous Service Fee 179,600 179,600 53,050 126,550 29.5%
Impact Fees - Water 472,700 427,900 248,513 179,387 58.1%
Impact Fees - Wastewater 427,900 472,700 221,294 251,406 46.8%
Total Revenues 14,500,400 14,500,400 11,798,540 2,701,860 81.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 15,215,300 $ 15,804,900 $ 11,798,540 $ 4,006,360 74.7%
Expenses
Water/Wastewater Operating Divisions
Engineering & Inspection $ 500,900 $ 502,400 $ 365,874 $ 136,526 72.8%
Water 485,300 488,600 300,643 187,957 61.5%
Water Treatment Plant 1,576,900 1,582,200 1,150,010 432,190 72.7%
Wastewater 974,100 974,700 644,898 329,802 66.2%
Construction 252,500 253,300 205,439 47,861 81.1%
Kent County Treatment 3,655,000 3,655,000 3,330,071 324,929 91.1%
Intrafund Service Fees 1,354,900 1,371,100 1,059,827 311,273 77.3%
OPEB - Retiree's Health Care Contributions 200,000 200,000 150,000 50,000 75.0%
Debt Service 1,152,000 1,152,000 848,464 303,536 73.7%
Other Employment Expenses 17,700 6,200 - 6,200 0.0%
Transfers Out
General Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 - 100.0%
Water I & E Fund 1,200,000 1,200,000 900,000 300,000 75.0%
Wastewater I & E Fund 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,350,000 450,000 75.0%
Total Expenses 13,669,300 13,685,500 10,805,226 2,880,274 79.0%
Budget Balances
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 1,020,100 1,113,300 - 1,113,300 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - WW (739,200) (557,400) - (557,400) 0.0%
Budget Balance-Working Capital - KSA 1,265,100 1,563,500 - 1,563,500 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 1,546,000 2,119,400 - 2,119,400 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 15,215,300 $ 15,804,900 $ 10,805,226 $ 4,999,674 68.4%
Reserve Balances
Contingency-Water $ 107,700 $ 106,500 $ 104,967
Contingency-Wastewater $ 194,800 $ 192,700 $ 189,809
Impact Fee Reserve - Sewer $ 1,552,300 $ 1,508,700 $ 1,464,287
Impact Fee Reserve - Water $ 203,900 $ 203,600 $ 200,616
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 4.29 4.29 4.29
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 9,253,600 $ 6,603,800 $ - $ 6,603,800 0.0%
Revenues
Sales to Customers 78,043,000 78,043,000 64,696,597 13,346,403 82.9%
Utility Tax 1,296,900 1,296,900 1,054,813 242,087 81.3%
Weyandt Hall Rents 200,000 200,000 168,637 31,363 84.3%
Miscellaneous Revenues 754,600 754,600 902,575 (147,975) 119.6%
Interest Earned 12,000 12,000 192 11,808 1.6%
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 82,306,500 82,306,500 68,822,814 13,483,686 83.6%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 91,560,100 $ 88,910,300 $ 68,822,814 $ 20,087,486 77.4%
Expenses
Power Supply & Generation
Hedged Energy $ 21,823,000 $ 21,823,000 $ 22,283,258 $ (460,258) 102.1%
Power Supply Management 996,000 996,000 830,000 166,000 83.3%
Capacity Charges 9,958,900 9,958,900 7,947,637 2,011,263 79.8%
Dover Sun Park Energy 2,067,600 2,067,600 1,271,141 796,459 61.5%
Solar Renewal Energy Credits 378,600 378,600 258,548 120,052 68.3%
PJM Charges - Energy 11,499,800 11,499,800 7,773,953 3,725,847 67.6%
PJM Charges - Transmission & Fees 7,234,100 7,234,100 4,631,472 2,602,628 64.0%
Total Power Supply 53,958,000 53,958,000 44,996,009 8,961,991 83.4%
Plant Operations 6,141,100 6,141,100 4,726,516 1,414,584 77.0%
Generation Fuels 1,611,100 1,611,100 1,606,254 4,846 99.7%
Capacity Credits (8,881,500) (8,881,500) (7,108,178) (1,773,322) 80.0%
PJM Spot Market Energy (2,232,800) (2,232,800) (2,388,055) 155,255 107.0%
PJM Credits (486,700) (486,700) (581,473) 94,773 119.5%
Total Generation (3,848,800) (3,848,800) (3,744,936) (103,864) 97.3%
Total Power Supply & Plant 50,109,200 50,109,200 41,251,073 8,858,127 82.3%
Electric Operating Divisions:
Transmission/Distribution 4,028,700 3,954,900 2,852,291 1,102,609 72.1%
Electrical Engineering 1,370,900 1,379,300 934,157 445,143 67.7%
Administration 636,600 632,400 470,372 162,028 74.4%
Meter Reading 267,600 357,200 294,825 62,375 82.5%
Systems Operations 686,300 696,500 543,792 152,708 78.1%
Intrafund Services 3,508,100 3,588,200 2,756,319 831,881 76.8%
Utility Tax 1,296,900 1,296,900 1,054,813 242,087 81.3%
OPEB Trust Contribution - Unfunded Liability 1,009,800 1,009,800 757,350 252,450 75.0%
OPEB - Retirees Health Care Contribution 513,300 513,300 384,975 128,325 75.0%
Interest on Deposits 20,000 20,000 15,067 4,933 75.3%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 130,000 130,000 107,713 22,287 82.9%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 200,000 200,000 200,000 - 100.0%
Other Employee Expenses 54,200 24,000 - 24,000 0.0%
Contractual Services RFP's 246,800 246,800 205,915 40,885 83.4%
Debt Service 3,297,000 3,297,000 2,838,210 458,790 86.1%
Transfers Out:
General Fund 10,000,000 10,000,000 7,836,000 2,164,000 78.4%
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund 4,750,000 4,750,000 2,975,000 1,775,000 62.6%
Inventory Reserve 175,000 175,000 175,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenses 82,300,400 82,380,500 65,652,872 16,727,628 79.7%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 9,259,700 6,529,800 - 6,529,800 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 91,560,100 $ 88,910,300 $ 65,652,872 $ 23,257,428 73.8%
Reserve Balances
Contingency Reserve $ 826,000 $ 825,000 $ 820,947
Insurance Reserve $ 743,600 $ 742,800 $ 739,084
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 8,583,000 $ 8,541,500 $ 8,488,084
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 1.95 1.93 2.57
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased
Sales to Customers MWh (excluding Street Light MWh) 712,390 712,390 598,859 84.1%
Sales per MWh $ 109.55 $ 109.55 $ 108.03 98.6%
Purchased/Generated MWh 741,522 741,522 623,608 84.1%
All In MWh Supply & Generation $ 67.58 $ 67.58 $ 66.15 97.9%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
General Capital Project Fund Summary
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Projects $ 117,100 $ 2,324,100 $ - $ 2,324,100 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Library $ - $ 330,500 $ - $ 330,500 0.0%
Revenues
State Grant - Other 153,000 208,000 15,000 193,000 7.2%
Interest Earnings - - 1,119 (1,119) 0.0%
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 2,196,000 2,196,000 2,196,000 - 100.0%
2014 Loan Proceeds - PD/Fire/Streets 3,579,400 3,593,300 683,100 2,910,200 19.0%
Income from Sale of Assets - - 67,462 (67,462) 0.0%
Transfer from Parkland Reserve - 104,000 104,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 5,928,400 6,101,300 3,066,681 3,034,619 50.3%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenue $ 6,045,500 $ 8,755,900 $ 3,066,681 $ 5,689,219 35.0%
Expenditures
Fire $ 827,300 $ 827,300 $ 526,617 $ 300,683 63.7%
Grounds Maintenance 68,100 86,700 65,947 20,753 76.1%
Recreation 146,000 284,400 150,123 134,277 52.8%
Police 499,100 601,700 539,978 61,722 89.7%
Streets 3,956,400 5,917,900 2,497,525 3,420,375 42.2%
Sanitation 256,500 256,500 - 256,500 0.0%
Procurement & Inventory - 55,000 49,672 5,328 90.3%
Loan Issuance Costs 75,000 61,100 60,668 432 99.3%
Transfer to Capital Asset Reserve - 330,500 330,500 - 100.0%
Transfer to Parkland Reserve 100,000 180,000 180,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenditures 5,928,400 8,601,100 4,401,030 4,200,070 51.2%
Budget Balance - Projects 117,100 154,800 - 154,800 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 6,045,500 $ 8,755,900 $ 4,401,030 $ 4,354,870 50.3%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve $ 512,300 $ 914,000 $ 913,227
Parkland/Recreation $ 304,800 $ 320,700 $ 320,122
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 1,021,200 $ 7,588,800 $ - $ 7,588,800 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 1,060,000 $ 5,500,400 $ - $ 5,500,400 0.0%
Revenues
Income from Sale of Assets - - 20,336 (20,336) 0.0%
Interest Earned 25,000 40,000 25,824 14,176 64.6%
Transfer from Operating Fund for Water 1,200,000 1,200,000 900,000 300,000 75.0%
Transfer from Operating Fund for Wastewater 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,350,000 450,000 75.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater 1,315,600 1,315,600 1,315,600 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 4,340,600 4,355,600 3,611,760 743,840 82.9%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 6,421,800 $ 17,444,800 $ 3,611,760 $ 13,833,040 20.7%
Expenses
Water $ 1,336,900 $ 7,526,500 $ 1,988,476 $ 5,538,024 26.4%
Wastewater 3,273,200 7,785,600 2,957,417 4,828,183 38.0%
Water Treatment Plant 38,100 38,100 33,771 4,329 88.6%
Total Expenses 4,648,200 15,350,200 4,979,664 10,370,536 32.4%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 858,700 1,244,200 - 1,244,200 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Wastewater 914,900 850,400 - 850,400 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 1,773,600 2,094,600 - 2,094,600 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 6,421,800 $ 17,444,800 $ 4,979,664 $ 12,465,136 28.5%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement - Water $ 522,700 $ 522,500 $ 514,892
Capital Asset Replacement - Wastewater $ 521,600 $ 519,100 $ 511,545
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 3,362,200 $ 5,942,500 $ - $ 5,942,500 0.0%
Revenues
Interest Earnings 24,800 24,800 (3,398) 28,198 -13.7%
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 4,750,000 4,750,000 2,975,000 1,775,000 62.6%
Income from Sale of Assets - - 24,347 (24,347) 0.0%
General Service Billing 250,000 250,000 95,045 154,955 38.0%
Total Revenues 5,024,800 5,024,800 3,090,994 1,933,806 61.5%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 8,387,000 $ 10,967,300 $ 3,090,994 $ 7,876,306 28.2%
Expenses
Electric Generation $ 2,240,000 $ 2,739,300 $ 1,615,886 $ 1,123,414 59.0%
Transmission/Distribution 1,033,000 1,854,200 812,528 1,041,672 43.8%
Electrical Engineering 1,663,100 2,750,200 604,168 2,146,032 22.0%
Total Expenses 4,936,100 7,343,700 3,032,582 4,311,118 41.3%
Budget Balance - Working Capital (Unaudited) 3,450,900 3,623,600 - 3,623,600 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 8,387,000 $ 10,967,300 $ 3,032,582 $ 7,934,718 27.7%
Reserve Balances
Depreciation Reserve $ 9,998,200 $ 10,015,300 $ 9,936,933
Future Capacity Reserve $ 10,148,700 $ 10,136,900 $ 10,086,643
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
Community Transportation Improvement Fund
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 78,900 $ 143,500 $ - $ 143,500 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Revenue 500,000 1,677,800 25,253 1,652,547 1.5%
Interest Earned 500 500 212 288 42.4%
Total Revenues 500,500 1,678,300 25,465 1,652,835 1.5%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 579,400 $ 1,821,800 $ 25,465 $ 1,796,335 1.4%
Expenses
Program Expenses - Del Dot $ 500,000 $ 1,677,800 $ 41,489 $ 1,636,311 2.5%
Total Expenses 500,000 1,677,800 41,489 1,636,311 2.5%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 79,400 144,000 - 144,000 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 579,400 $ 1,821,800 $ 41,489 $ 1,780,311 2.3%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
Police Grant Funds
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 77,200 $ 172,100 $ - $ 172,100 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Received 339,000 436,400 272,271 164,129 62.4%
Interest Earned - - 677 (677) 0.0%
Total Revenues 339,000 436,400 272,948 163,452 62.5%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 416,200 $ 608,500 $ 272,948 $ 335,552 44.9%
Expenses
Cadet Program $ - $ 17,900 $ - $ 17,900 0.0%
Program Expenses/Supplies 156,000 317,900 92,353 225,547 29.1%
Computer Hardware 50,000 47,800 10,793 37,007 22.6%
Telephone/Fax 15,000 15,000 11,744 3,256 78.3%
Training/Conference/Food/Travel 32,000 45,000 9,835 35,165 21.9%
Consulting/Audit Fees 1,000 1,000 737 263 73.7%
Contractual services 6,000 10,200 3,389 6,811 33.2%
Operating Transfers - Out 124,000 124,000 88,756 35,244 71.6%
Total Expenses 384,000 578,800 217,607 361,193 37.6%
Budget Balance - Working Capital (Unaudited) 32,200 29,700 - 29,700 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 416,200 $ 608,500 $ 217,607 $ 390,893 35.8%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
Library Grant Fund
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 17,300 $ 44,800 $ - $ 44,800 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Received 274,100 281,400 281,313 87 100.0%
Total Revenues 274,100 281,400 281,313 87 100.0%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 291,400 $ 326,200 $ 281,313 $ 44,887 86.2%
Expenses
Program Expenses/Supplies-State Grants $ 28,000 $ 29,900 $ 23,763 $ 6,137 79.5%
Program Expenses/Supplies-Federal Grants - 2,500 2,500 - 100.0%
Office Supplies 24,000 28,000 17,587 10,413 62.8%
Printing/Duplicating 8,900 14,000 7,515 6,485 53.7%
Postage 100 100 36 64 36.0%
Books 128,900 132,600 91,002 41,598 68.6%
Furniture 2,000 15,100 6,318 8,782 41.8%
Audio Visual Supplies 74,000 75,100 48,476 26,624 64.5%
Training/Conference/Food/Travel 3,500 3,500 3,466 34 99.0%
Contractual Services - 900 - 900 0.0%
Office Equipment/Repairs & Maintenance 2,000 6,000 4,840 1,160 80.7%
Other Equipment - Purchases 2,700 1,200 1,173 27 97.8%
Total Expenses 274,100 308,900 206,676 102,224 66.9%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 17,300 17,300 - 17,300 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 291,400 $ 326,200 $ 206,676 $ 119,524 63.4%
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
CJC Grants/Aid
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Received 31,800 31,800 10,549 21,251 33.2%
Total Revenues 31,800 31,800 10,549 21,251 33.2%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 31,800 $ 31,800 $ 10,549 $ 21,251 33.2%
Expenses
Contractual Services $ 31,800 $ 31,800 $ 10,549 $ 21,251 33.2%
Total Expenses 31,800 31,800 10,549 21,251 33.2%
Budget Balance - Working Capital (Unaudited) - - - - 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 31,800 $ 31,800 $ 10,549 $ 21,251 33.2%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
After School Program/Substance Abuse Prevention Fund
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 41,000 $ 41,000 $ - $ 41,000 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Received 55,600 55,600 28,030 27,570 50.4%
Recreation Revenue 33,000 33,000 29,249 3,751 88.6%
Total Revenues 88,600 88,600 57,279 31,321 64.6%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 129,600 $ 129,600 $ 57,279 $ 72,321 44.2%
Expenses
Temporary Help/Benefits $ 54,000 $ 54,000 $ 28,873 $ 25,127 53.5%
Program Expenses/Supplies 55,600 55,600 25,061 30,539 45.1%
Total Expenses 109,600 109,600 53,934 55,666 49.2%
Budget Balance - Working Capital (Unaudited) 20,000 20,000 - 20,000 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 129,600 $ 129,600 $ 53,934 $ 75,666 41.6%
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2015
CDBG Fund
Revised 83%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ - $ 2,100 $ - $ 2,100 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Received 235,000 284,200 188,867 95,333 66.5%
Interest Earnings - - 89 (89) 0.0%
Total Revenues 235,000 284,200 188,956 95,244 66.5%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 235,000 $ 286,300 $ 188,956 $ 97,344 66.0%
Expenses
Closing Cost/Down Payment Program $ 102,800 $ 103,000 $ 102,068 $ 932 99.1%
Dover Interfaith Ministry 27,500 27,500 27,500 - 100.0%
MHDC Emergency Home Repair - 100 28 72 28.0%
First State RC&D - 1,900 1,853 47 97.5%
Elizabeth W Murphy School 50,000 51,200 51,135 65 99.9%
NCALL Research Inc. 7,700 10,000 3,500 6,500 35.0%
Milford Housing H/O Rehabilitation - 3,000 2,933 67 97.8%
Salaries 47,000 87,500 33,619 53,881 38.4%
NSP Expense - - 674 (674) 0.0%
Total Expenses 235,000 284,200 223,310 60,890 78.6%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - 2,100 - 2,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 235,000 $ 286,300 $ 223,310 $ 62,990 78.0%
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Monthly Report
April 2015
Economic Development Office
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2015_04
Attended National Main Street Conference in Atlanta
Calpine Bi-weekly Conference Call
Attended Business Development Roundtable Update – Kent County Levy Court
Walk-about with Assistant City Manager to visit Downtown Merchants
Attended Parking Committee Meeting and requested panhandling statistics from Major
Mailey
Attended Kent County Community Garden meeting
Met with Larry Hatter regarding incentives for Lone Star Steakhouse
Attended TADD meeting in Ocean City, Maryland
Attended Kent Economic Partnership Annual Dinner
Worked with owners of SunRoc building to resolve electric billing problem
Attended DDD progress meeting
Met with Dave Moore, President of Milford Housing Development Corporation
Provided power availability data to Alan Perry for potential data center user
Met with owners of Advantech to discuss relocation potential
Attended the Garrison Oak Technology Park progress meeting
Provided update Economic Development Office Benchmarks to Parks, Recreation, and
Community Enhancement Committee
Attended Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
Attended Kent County Tourism Board Meeting at Biggs Museum
Met at DELTECH to discuss Kent Economic Summit
Met with City Manager, Assistant City Manager and potential developer of the Value
City Building
Reviewed Uni-Select’s purchase of Kunkel Auto Parts and reviewed with legal counsel
the effect on their lease
Attended Dover Air Force Base Honorary Commander orientation
Met with representative of Worth & Company
Preliminary Farmer’s Market meeting with Amy Mullen
Reviewed DDD application for Janaid’s with Clinton Tymes
Reviewed and approved incentive application for Blue Hen Corporate Center
renovations
Met with Clay Hammond to discuss Workforce Development Initiatives
Met with Erin Thwaites re: First Friday in June
Met with representatives from Brown & Brown Insurance
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Attended state-wide Economic Summit at Chase Center and made presentation
regarding Downtown Development District
Attended President’s Council on Public/Private Partnerships and the Future of City Hall,
Weyandt Hall, Former Dover Library, and Other City Properties and provided update on
DDP-owned properties
Attended DDD large grant announcement
Attended lunch with Kent County Legislators to discuss future funding for Downtown
Development Districts
Attended NCALL Steering Committee Meeting
Attended and participated in Downtown Development District Meeting at Bayard Plaza
Measures:
1 Maintain an unemployment rate for the City of Dover that is lower than national and
state averages
2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Actual 2014 - 2015 Actual
Results <10% unemployment rate < 10% unemployment rate <10% unemployment rate
in June 2013 in June 2014 in July 2015
7.5% - US Rate 6.1 % - US Rate 5.4 % - US Rate
6.9% - DE Rate 6.9 % - DE Rate 4.5 % - DE Rate
8.9% - City of Dover Rate 8.3% - City of Dover Rate 6.2% - City of Dover Rate
June 2013 Actual June 2014 Actual April 2015 Actual
2 Monitor number of contacts with small businesses and with out-of-town
companies interested in locating in Dover
2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Actual 2014 - 2015 Actual
Results ≥20 contacts with potential >20 contacts with potential >20 contacts with potential
small businesses; small businesses; small businesses;
18 contacts YTD 23 Contacts YTD 16 Contacts YTD
≥11 contacts with out-of- >11 contacts with out-of- >11 contacts with out-of-
town companies interested town companies interested town companies interested
in locating in Dover in locating in Dover in locating in Dover
7 Contacts YTD 13 Contacts YTD 15 Contacts YTD
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2015-04 Downtown Dover Partnership
Provided technical assistance to three (3) prospective small business individuals on
overall business development within the Downtown Dover Business District
Ongoing technical assistance to three (3) prospective small business individuals on
locating available space within the downtown district to lease.
Coordinated and implemented logistics (permits, parade registrations, equipment set-
up, etc.) for the April First Friday Event
Coordinated and implemented logistics (permits, equipment set-up, work orders, etc.)
for the ArtFest ’15 event on April 18th
Coordinated all logistics for the Downtown Development District – Information Session
held on April 30 for the merchants and business owners within the CBD
Coordinated media (newspaper announcements), website and social media press
releases of series of Special Events which occurred during April ’15 in downtown Dover
Attended the Downtown Dover Merchant’s Meeting on April 14th
Completed first draft of the USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant to be submitted by
May 5th
Updated Downtown Dover Building Vacancy Listing
Updated the Downtown Development District Building Vacancy Listing
Continued working with DDP Director on researching, obtaining and providing pertinent
information /documents related to Acme building for Property Insurance Coverage
Continued working in collaboration with the Delmarva Black Chamber of Commerce –
Capacity Building Committee in disseminating the “Small Business Development Survey”
to minority merchants in the downtown Dover Business District
Completed second phase of Downtown Parking Map Grid for new Brochure with Parking
Committee
Attended and participated as a network partner in the monthly Kent County Open for
Business workshop
Continued working with the Promotion/Marketing Committee on Marketing of series of
events in the downtown district
Continued working with NCALL and the Planning Committee on the development of a
Work Plan to be submitted for review to Funding Agency
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Monthly Report
March 2015
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Date Range: From 3/1/2015 to 3/31/2015
Incident Run Log Company: All Companies
Dover Fire Department Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
03/01/2015 30046 2015-000221 14:41 171 N EDGEHILL AVE 1 Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 1.1
03/01/2015 30046 2015-000222 19:45 344 UNITED WAY Explosion (no fire), other 0.5
03/01/2015 30046 2015-000223 20:01 352 FOX RD Power line down 0.7
03/01/2015 30046 2015-000224 20:28 KENTON RD A/F TURNBERRY Severe weather or natural disaster, other 0.1
03/02/2015 30046 2015-000225 18:57 107 W LOOCKERMAN ST Trash or rubbish fire, contained 0.6
03/03/2015 30046 2015-000226 19:45 WALKER RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.3
03/03/2015 30046 2015-000227 21:41 247 MERION RD Water or steam leak 3.9
03/04/2015 30046 2015-000228 00:49 348 UNITED WAY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.4
03/04/2015 30046 2015-000229 13:54 1 IVY HALL Good intent call, other 0.5
03/04/2015 30046 2015-000230 21:09 1300 S FARMVIEW DR M Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.5
03/05/2015 30046 2015-000231 11:23 350 PEAR ST Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.7
03/05/2015 30046 2015-000232 20:21 793 ARTIS DR Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire 1.3
03/06/2015 30046 2015-000233 09:47 N GOVERNORS AVE Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.1
03/06/2015 30046 2015-000234 10:09 800 BAY RD System malfunction, other 0.7
03/06/2015 30046 2015-000235 15:23 956 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
03/06/2015 30046 2015-000236 19:38 429 S NEW ST Building or structure weakened or collapsed 0.4
03/06/2015 30046 2015-000237 19:40 304 S GOVERNORS AVE Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.2
03/06/2015 30046 2015-000238 20:06 120 S GOVERNORS AVE A Cooking fire, confined to container 0.1
03/07/2015 30046 2015-000239 00:40 118 OVERLOOK PL Citizen complaint 0.5
03/07/2015 30046 2015-000240 08:41 652 N. DUPONT HWY Water or steam leak 0.9
03/07/2015 30046 2015-000241 09:17 1200 N DUPONT HWY Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
03/07/2015 30046 2015-000242 16:50 64 S queen st Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 0.5
03/07/2015 30046 2015-000243 22:37 425 COUNTRY DR Water or steam leak 0.5
03/08/2015 30046 2015-000244 12:11 835 BAY RD Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
03/08/2015 30046 2015-000245 12:26 NEW BURTON ROAD Good intent call, other 0.0
03/09/2015 30046 2015-000246 00:03 652 N. DUPONT HWY Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
03/09/2015 30046 2015-000247 00:41 348 UNITED WAY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.2
03/09/2015 30046 2015-000248 21:00 307 W DIVISION ST Fires in structure other than in a building 3.2
03/09/2015 30046 2015-000249 21:22 479 RIVER RD Passenger vehicle fire 1.6
03/10/2015 30046 2015-000250 08:48 631 RIDGELY ST Passenger vehicle fire 0.3
03/10/2015 30046 2015-000251 09:20 150 SAULSBURY RD Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
03/10/2015 30046 2015-000252 23:58 400 N DUPONT HWY G Lock-out 0.9
03/11/2015 30046 2015-000253 12:14 201 DOVEVIEW DR Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 0.3
03/11/2015 30046 2015-000254 14:58 S STATE ST Good intent call, other 0.3
03/11/2015 30046 2015-000255 16:19 250 BEISER BLVD 101 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
03/11/2015 30046 2015-000256 19:38 915 S DUPONT HWY Water problem, other 0.3
03/12/2015 30046 2015-000257 11:24 87 OLD FORGE DR Good intent call, other 0.9
03/15/2015 30046 2015-000258 20:19 1273 S LITTLE CREEK RD Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.5
03/15/2015 30046 2015-000259 23:24 3 PRESIDENT DR Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
03/16/2015 30046 2015-000260 11:41 1575 MCKEE RD 102 Cooking fire, confined to container 0.2
03/16/2015 30046 2015-000261 16:28 213 N BRADFORD ST Good intent call, other 0.3
03/16/2015 30046 2015-000262 17:54 800 N STATE ST Assist police or other governmental agency 0.3
03/16/2015 30046 2015-000263 18:13 19 FREEDOM DR Assist police or other governmental agency 0.3
03/17/2015 30046 2015-000264 07:10 311 MAIN ST Cover assignment, standby, moveup 2.0
03/17/2015 30046 2015-000265 18:29 9 PAR HAVEN DR C Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
03/18/2015 30046 2015-000266 20:33 1200 N dupont hwy False alarm or false call, other 0.2
03/18/2015 30046 2015-000267 23:52 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.1
03/19/2015 30046 2015-000268 10:57 19 N GOVERNORS AVE Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.3
03/19/2015 30046 2015-000269 13:38 120 S GOVERNORS AVE Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.1
03/19/2015 30046 2015-000270 15:19 1200 N DUPONT HWY Passenger vehicle fire 0.6
03/20/2015 30046 2015-000271 10:16 E LOOCKERMAN ST Rescue, EMS incident, other 0.3
03/20/2015 30046 2015-000272 16:06 S STATE ST No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.1
03/20/2015 30046 2015-000273 16:32 124 TEAK CT Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.9
03/20/2015 30046 2015-000274 21:22 216 BRADLEY RD Fire in portable building, fixed location 2.1
03/21/2015 30046 2015-000275 00:44 200 HIAWATHA LANE Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.3
03/21/2015 30046 2015-000276 19:19 CRESENT DR Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.5
03/21/2015 30046 2015-000277 20:03 57 S NEW ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.4
03/21/2015 30046 2015-000278 23:17 213 N BRADFORD ST Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
03/21/2015 30046 2015-000279 23:35 655 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
Date: 4/30/2015 Page: 1 Time:11:04 AM
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
03/22/2015 30046 2015-000280 01:20 921 SCHOOLHOUSE LN Building fire 2.6
03/22/2015 30046 2015-000281 05:03 921 SCHOOLHOUSE LN Good intent call, other 0.5
03/22/2015 30046 2015-000282 08:37 100 HAMAN DR Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
03/22/2015 30046 2015-000283 09:42 457 SUSSEX AVE Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.3
03/22/2015 30046 2015-000284 12:46 51 WEBBS LN G Good intent call, other 0.6
03/22/2015 30046 2015-000285 13:34 121 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD Smoke or odor removal 0.2
03/22/2015 30046 2015-000286 14:38 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
03/22/2015 30046 2015-000287 20:44 114 DAVIS CIR Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.5
03/22/2015 30046 2015-000288 21:18 309 W DIVISION ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.2
03/23/2015 30046 2015-000289 06:38 KENTON RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.7
03/24/2015 30046 2015-000290 18:19 Chesnut grove rd Good intent call, other 0.1
03/24/2015 30046 2015-000291 19:01 815 NAULT RD Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue 0.7
03/26/2015 30046 2015-000292 10:27 36 COURTSIDE DR A Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
03/26/2015 30046 2015-000293 13:39 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
03/26/2015 30046 2015-000294 14:44 STATE RT. 1 Good intent call, other 0.5
03/26/2015 30046 2015-000295 16:24 1572 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.6
03/26/2015 30046 2015-000296 17:31 1137 S STATE ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
03/26/2015 30046 2015-000297 18:11 1225 WALKER RD Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
03/26/2015 30046 2015-000298 19:26 140 S STATE ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 2.9
03/26/2015 30046 2015-000299 22:20 1200 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
03/26/2015 30046 2015-000300 22:33 858 WOODCREST DR BLDG E CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
03/26/2015 30046 2015-000301 23:08 255 WEBBS LN F Cooking fire, confined to container 0.8
03/27/2015 30046 2015-000302 14:48 9 STATE CIR Building fire 1.0
03/27/2015 30046 2015-000303 20:46 631 RIDGELY ST Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.5
03/27/2015 30046 2015-000304 21:10 222 S DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
03/28/2015 30046 2015-000305 00:51 120 N STATE ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
03/29/2015 30046 2015-000306 17:50 335 TOPAZ CIR Lock-out 0.3
03/30/2015 30046 2015-000307 10:41 1057 N DUPONT HWY Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.7
03/30/2015 30046 2015-000308 14:02 1 Dover High Drive False alarm or false call, other 0.4
03/30/2015 30046 2015-000309 20:06 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.3
03/31/2015 30046 2015-000310 08:22 1102 S GOVERNORS AVE B Good intent call, other 0.5
03/31/2015 30046 2015-000311 13:17 324 E. BROADSTAIRS PLACE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
03/31/2015 30046 2015-000312 17:32 131 SHINNECOCK RD Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.5
03/31/2015 30046 2015-000313 20:41 1380 N DUPONT HWY Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.5
Total Number of Incidents: 93
Total Length of Incidents: 54.8 Hours
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Date Range: From 3/1/2015 to 3/31/2015
Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
1 Fire
111 Building fire 2 2.15% $0 0.00%
112 Fires in structure other than in a building 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 4 4.30% $0 0.00%
114 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
121 Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
123 Fire in portable building, fixed location 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
131 Passenger vehicle fire 3 3.23% $0 0.00%
138 Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
Totals 15 16.13% $0 0.00%
2 Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat(no fire)
240 Explosion (no fire), other 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
Totals 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident
300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 4 4.30% $0 0.00%
353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
Totals 8 8.60% $0 0.00%
4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 6 6.45% $0 0.00%
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 5 5.38% $0 0.00%
444 Power line down 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
461 Building or structure weakened or collapsed 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
Totals 13 13.98% $0 0.00%
5 Service Call
511 Lock-out 2 2.15% $0 0.00%
520 Water problem, other 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
522 Water or steam leak 3 3.23% $0 0.00%
531 Smoke or odor removal 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
551 Assist police or other governmental agency 2 2.15% $0 0.00%
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
Totals 10 10.75% $0 0.00%
6 Good Intent Call
600 Good intent call, other 10 10.75% $0 0.00%
622 No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke 3 3.23% $0 0.00%
Totals 14 15.05% $0 0.00%
7 False Alarm & False Call
700 False alarm or false call, other 3 3.23% $0 0.00%
710 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 4 4.30% $0 0.00%
711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
730 System malfunction, other 2 2.15% $0 0.00%
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 2 2.15% $0 0.00%
Date: 4/30/2015 Page: 1
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Date Range: From 3/1/2015 to 3/31/2015
Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 4 4.30% $0 0.00%
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 2 2.15% $0 0.00%
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 3 3.23% $0 0.00%
744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 3 3.23% $0 0.00%
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 4 4.30% $0 0.00%
Totals 30 32.26% $0 0.00%
8 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
800 Severe weather or natural disaster, other 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
Totals 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
9 Special Incident Type
911 Citizen complaint 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
Totals 1 1.08% $0 0.00%
Totals 93 $0
Date: 4/30/2015 Page: 2
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Date Range: From 04/01/2015 to 04/30/2015
Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
Totals 27 23.08% $0 0.00%
7 False Alarm & False Call
700 False alarm or false call, other 3 2.56% $0 0.00%
710 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
730 System malfunction, other 5 4.27% $0 0.00%
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 3 2.56% $0 0.00%
736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 14 11.97% $0 0.00%
744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 3 2.56% $0 0.00%
Totals 39 33.33% $0 0.00%
8 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
9 Special Incident Type
900 Special type of incident, other 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
911 Citizen complaint 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
Totals 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
Totals 117 $0
Date: 04/30/2015 Page: 2
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FY 14-15 City Funded Account Balance Sheet
ACCOUNT BUDGET SPENT BALANCE
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance $ 85,300.00 $ 72,649.33 $ 12,650.67
Building Maintenace Supplies $ 1,500.00 $ 448.76 $ 1,051.24
Contractual Services $ 10,500.00 $ - $ 10,500.00
Electricity $ 45,000.00 $ 34,425.79 $ 10,574.21
Gasoline $ 20,000.00 $ 15,436.28 $ 4,563.72
Heating Expenses- Gas $ 16,000.00 $ 14,380.79 $ 1,619.21
Medical Supplies $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 1,000.00
Office Supplies $ 2,000.00 $ 622.06 $ 1,377.94
Other Equipment Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 540.00 $ 1,460.00
Program Expenses $ 37,000.00 $ 36,052.91 $ 947.09
Radio Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 1,263.75 $ 736.25
Safety & Security $ 1,500.00 $ 476.47 $ 1,023.53
Small Tools $ 4,500.00 $ 6,362.36 $ (1,862.36)
Telephone $ 10,000.00 $ 6,818.62 $ 3,181.38
Training & Travel $ 10,000.00 $ 7,664.00 $ 2,336.00
Uniforms & Firefighting Gear $ 30,000.00 $ 31,656.50 $ (1,656.50)
Water/ Sewer $ 3,000.00 $ 2,592.25 $ 407.75
Balance as of: 04/30/15
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Monthly Report
APRIL 2015
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Date Range: From 4/1/2015 to 4/29/2015
Incident Run Log Company: All Companies
Dover Fire Department Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
04/01/2015 30046 2015-000314 05:01 1572 N DUPONT HWY Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.5
04/01/2015 30046 2015-000315 05:44 125 GREENTREE DR 1 Good intent call, other 0.5
04/01/2015 30046 2015-000316 09:03 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
04/01/2015 30046 2015-000317 11:32 1200 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
04/01/2015 30046 2015-000318 12:33 Walker rd Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.3
04/01/2015 30046 2015-000319 13:36 116 RODRIC TERR Public service 0.6
04/01/2015 30046 2015-000320 14:12 SHARON HILL RD Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.4
04/01/2015 30046 2015-000321 14:35 NEW BURTON Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.3
04/01/2015 30046 2015-000322 23:01 10 FAIRWAY LAKES DR J Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
04/02/2015 30046 2015-000323 00:00 535 NIMITZ RD Good intent call, other 0.5
04/02/2015 30046 2015-000324 12:46 35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA Grass fire 0.2
04/02/2015 30046 2015-000325 15:08 257 N DUPONT HWY Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
04/02/2015 30046 2015-000326 16:12 255 WEBBS LN A Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.4
04/02/2015 30046 2015-000327 19:14 450 SUSSEX AVE False alarm or false call, other 0.3
04/02/2015 30046 2015-000328 21:37 211 N GOVERNORS BLVD Assist police or other governmental agency 0.5
04/02/2015 30046 2015-000329 23:59 684 FOREST ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/03/2015 30046 2015-000330 07:25 257 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
04/03/2015 30046 2015-000331 07:33 STATE ROUTE 1 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 0.6
04/03/2015 30046 2015-000332 14:38 141 THAMES DR Outside equipment fire 1.1
04/03/2015 30046 2015-000333 22:08 605 WEST LEBANON ROAD Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1.7
04/04/2015 30046 2015-000334 08:00 301 MOCKINGBIRD AVE Good intent call, other 0.4
04/04/2015 30046 2015-000335 15:07 1030 FORREST AVE 106 Good intent call, other 0.2
04/05/2015 30046 2015-000336 03:00 1200 N DUPONT HWY Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
04/05/2015 30046 2015-000337 15:34 149 IRMA ST Water problem, other 0.3
04/05/2015 30046 2015-000338 19:50 56 S NEW ST Building fire 2.5
04/06/2015 30046 2015-000339 10:25 1200 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/06/2015 30046 2015-000340 15:21 1159 N DUPONT HWY Natural vegetation fire, other 0.5
04/06/2015 30046 2015-000341 15:57 1225 WALKER RD Good intent call, other 0.3
04/06/2015 30046 2015-000342 19:29 1131 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.2
04/07/2015 30046 2015-000343 01:45 150 SAULSBURY RD Incinerator overload or malfunction, fire confined 1.2
04/07/2015 30046 2015-000344 17:02 1121 FORREST AVE Citizen complaint 1.2
04/07/2015 30046 2015-000345 17:20 207 W LOOCKERMAN ST Good intent call, other 0.2
04/07/2015 30046 2015-000346 18:04 COLLEGE RD Good intent call, other 0.3
04/08/2015 30046 2015-000347 04:15 1 Dover High Drive Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
04/08/2015 30046 2015-000348 11:41 800 Bay road Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/08/2015 30046 2015-000349 23:50 930 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/09/2015 30046 2015-000350 01:05 120 N STATE ST System malfunction, other 0.3
04/09/2015 30046 2015-000351 06:34 PUNCHEON RUN AND BAY RD Good intent call, other 0.6
04/09/2015 30046 2015-000352 10:01 22 N QUEEN ST CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.2
04/09/2015 30046 2015-000353 16:20 401 FEDERAL ST Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 0.2
04/09/2015 30046 2015-000354 19:52 147 WILLIS RD Outside equipment fire 0.5
04/10/2015 30046 2015-000355 08:49 629 BUCKSON DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/10/2015 30046 2015-000356 09:55 317 S STATE ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/10/2015 30046 2015-000357 10:42 151 KINGS HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/10/2015 30046 2015-000358 17:46 SR1 SR1 AND DAFB MAIN GATE EXIT Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other 0.6
04/10/2015 30046 2015-000359 19:51 120 N STATE ST System malfunction, other 0.3
04/11/2015 30046 2015-000360 00:10 430 KINGS HWY NE 2 Good intent call, other 0.4
04/11/2015 30046 2015-000361 02:31 950 WHATCOAT DR Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.3
04/11/2015 30046 2015-000362 12:49 135 HAMAN DR Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
04/11/2015 30046 2015-000363 20:04 515 CRAWFORD AVE Good intent call, other 0.7
04/12/2015 30046 2015-000364 09:21 212 CASE RIDGE RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
04/12/2015 30046 2015-000365 15:33 321 INDEPENDENCE BLVD Special type of incident, other 0.5
04/12/2015 30046 2015-000366 16:37 KENTON RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.4
04/12/2015 30046 2015-000367 19:06 225 S. STATE ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/12/2015 30046 2015-000368 19:25 861 SILVER LAKE BLVD Overheated motor 0.5
04/13/2015 30046 2015-000369 04:08 5 FOX HALL Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.4
04/13/2015 30046 2015-000370 12:06 CLARENCE ST Outside rubbish fire, other 0.2
04/13/2015 30046 2015-000371 12:35 200 BANNING ST 170 Outside rubbish fire, other 0.3
04/13/2015 30046 2015-000372 13:56 365 MIMOSA AVE Good intent call, other 0.2
Date: 4/29/2015 Page: 1 Time:2:22 PM
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
04/13/2015 30046 2015-000373 20:08 2505 White oak rd Outside rubbish fire, other 0.5
04/14/2015 30046 2015-000374 03:36 1200 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.5
04/14/2015 30046 2015-000375 09:17 225 S STATE ST Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/14/2015 30046 2015-000376 19:08 54 ROCKFORD CROSSING CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.2
04/14/2015 30046 2015-000377 19:22 141 SHINNECOCK RD Cooking fire, confined to container 0.1
04/14/2015 30046 2015-000378 21:04 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.3
04/15/2015 30046 2015-000379 09:31 872 FOREST ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.2
04/15/2015 30046 2015-000380 10:32 111 LADY BUG DR Hazardous condition, other 0.3
04/16/2015 30046 2015-000381 00:22 655 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
04/16/2015 30046 2015-000382 12:34 351 KIMBERTON COURT BLDG System malfunction, other 0.5
04/16/2015 30046 2015-000383 15:55 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.1
04/16/2015 30046 2015-000384 17:27 956 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/16/2015 30046 2015-000385 22:17 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
04/17/2015 30046 2015-000386 13:17 640 S. GOVERNORS AVE. Passenger vehicle fire 0.3
04/17/2015 30046 2015-000387 15:57 120 N STATE ST Good intent call, other 0.2
04/17/2015 30046 2015-000388 16:48 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.1
04/17/2015 30046 2015-000389 19:52 1677 Sharon Hill Rd Outside rubbish fire, other 0.5
04/17/2015 30046 2015-000390 20:45 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 7 Smoke or odor removal 0.6
04/17/2015 30046 2015-000391 23:15 132 S NEW ST Hazardous condition, other 0.3
04/18/2015 30046 2015-000392 02:46 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/18/2015 30046 2015-000393 12:35 92 VILLAGE DR Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.4
04/18/2015 30046 2015-000394 14:16 50 N DUPONT HWY Water problem, other 0.7
04/18/2015 30046 2015-000395 18:46 2058 GENERALS WAY Water or steam leak 0.4
04/18/2015 30046 2015-000396 21:25 1177 ADAMS CT EMS call, party transported by non-fire agency 0.3
04/18/2015 30046 2015-000397 21:51 WEBBS LA & POST BLVD 0 Passenger vehicle fire 0.5
04/19/2015 30046 2015-000398 02:51 46 PRIMROSE DR Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 12.5
04/19/2015 30046 2015-000399 03:36 1200 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
04/19/2015 30046 2015-000400 17:43 WHITEOAK RD Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.4
04/19/2015 30046 2015-000401 18:08 18 WILLIS RD Trash or rubbish fire, contained 1.1
04/19/2015 30046 2015-000402 19:09 53 STONEY DR Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.8
04/20/2015 30046 2015-000403 11:38 1051 WALKER RD Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/20/2015 30046 2015-000404 20:06 908 WOODCREST DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
04/21/2015 30046 2015-000405 08:14 1200 N DUPONT HWY Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 1.3
04/21/2015 30046 2015-000406 11:59 1570 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 2.2
04/21/2015 30046 2015-000407 15:24 35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 0.0
04/21/2015 30046 2015-000408 16:35 1114 S DUPONT HWY HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 0.5
04/21/2015 30046 2015-000409 17:07 413 COURT ST A Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/22/2015 30046 2015-000410 13:24 298 S DUPONT WHY Outside rubbish fire, other 0.3
04/22/2015 30046 2015-000411 16:27 600 JEFFERIC BLVD Good intent call, other 0.4
04/22/2015 30046 2015-000412 17:39 435 RIVER RD Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 0.2
04/23/2015 30046 2015-000413 06:32 213 N BRADFORD ST System malfunction, other 0.4
04/24/2015 30046 2015-000414 00:37 213 N BRADFORD ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.2
04/24/2015 30046 2015-000415 02:40 1492 N LITTLE CREEK RD 8 Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 4.8
04/24/2015 30046 2015-000416 12:30 834 S GOVERNORS AVE System malfunction, other 0.4
04/24/2015 30046 2015-000417 16:13 KENTON RD Grass fire 0.0
04/24/2015 30046 2015-000418 18:24 279 RUSTIC LA 0.5
04/24/2015 30046 2015-000419 21:16 834 S GOVERNORS AVE Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
04/25/2015 30046 2015-000420 02:21 400 HASLET ST 0.5
04/25/2015 30046 2015-000421 11:36 1525 E LEBANON ROAD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
04/25/2015 30046 2015-000422 17:02 8 WOODBURN CIRCLE 0.4
04/25/2015 30046 2015-000423 18:54 8 MERION CT 0.5
04/26/2015 30046 2015-000424 06:52 20 N NEW ST Assist police or other governmental agency 0.2
04/26/2015 30046 2015-000425 16:42 1200 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.5
04/27/2015 30046 2015-000426 11:30 350 PEAR ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/27/2015 30046 2015-000427 19:12 105 KATRINA WAY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.6
04/27/2015 30046 2015-000428 21:17 1001 WHITEOAK RD BLDG A 0.5
04/28/2015 30046 2015-000429 07:46 N DUPONT HWY & LEPORE RD Power line down 0.7
04/28/2015 30046 2015-000430 12:45 511 MAPLE PKWY 1.6
04/28/2015 30046 2015-000431 15:03 225 E CAMDEN WYOMING Assist invalid 1.3
04/29/2015 30046 2015-000432 03:45 877 PERSIMMON TREE LN Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
04/29/2015 30046 2015-000433 09:23 261 N DUPONT HWY 2 0.5
04/29/2015 30046 2015-000434 11:37 1358 WYOMING MILL RD 0.5
Date: 4/29/2015 Page: 2 Time:2:22 PM
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
Total Number of Incidents: 121
Total Length of Incidents: 69.6 Hours
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Date Range: From 04/01/2015 to 04/30/2015
Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
1 Fire
111 Building fire 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
115 Incinerator overload or malfunction, fire confined 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
121 Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
131 Passenger vehicle fire 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
140 Natural vegetation fire, other 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
143 Grass fire 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
150 Outside rubbish fire, other 5 4.27% $0 0.00%
154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
162 Outside equipment fire 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
Totals 23 19.66% $0 0.00%
2 Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat(no fire)
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 4 3.42% $0 0.00%
323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
324 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
Totals 9 7.69% $0 0.00%
4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
400 Hazardous condition, other 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
442 Overheated motor 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
444 Power line down 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
Totals 8 6.84% $0 0.00%
5 Service Call
520 Water problem, other 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
522 Water or steam leak 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
531 Smoke or odor removal 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
551 Assist police or other governmental agency 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
553 Public service 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
554 Assist invalid 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
Totals 9 7.69% $0 0.00%
6 Good Intent Call
600 Good intent call, other 17 14.53% $0 0.00%
611 Dispatched & canceled en route 5 4.27% $0 0.00%
651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke 3 2.56% $0 0.00%
661 EMS call, party transported by non-fire agency 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
671 HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
Date: 04/30/2015 Page: 1
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Date Range: From 04/01/2015 to 04/30/2015
Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
Totals 27 23.08% $0 0.00%
7 False Alarm & False Call
700 False alarm or false call, other 3 2.56% $0 0.00%
710 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
730 System malfunction, other 5 4.27% $0 0.00%
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 3 2.56% $0 0.00%
736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 14 11.97% $0 0.00%
744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 3 2.56% $0 0.00%
Totals 39 33.33% $0 0.00%
8 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
9 Special Incident Type
900 Special type of incident, other 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
911 Citizen complaint 1 0.85% $0 0.00%
Totals 2 1.71% $0 0.00%
Totals 117 $0
Date: 04/30/2015 Page: 2
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FY 14-15 City Funded Account Balance Sheet
ACCOUNT BUDGET SPENT BALANCE
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance $ 85,300.00 $ 72,649.33 $ 12,650.67
Building Maintenace Supplies $ 1,500.00 $ 448.76 $ 1,051.24
Contractual Services $ 10,500.00 $ - $ 10,500.00
Electricity $ 45,000.00 $ 34,425.79 $ 10,574.21
Gasoline $ 20,000.00 $ 15,436.28 $ 4,563.72
Heating Expenses- Gas $ 16,000.00 $ 14,380.79 $ 1,619.21
Medical Supplies $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 1,000.00
Office Supplies $ 2,000.00 $ 622.06 $ 1,377.94
Other Equipment Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 540.00 $ 1,460.00
Program Expenses $ 37,000.00 $ 36,052.91 $ 947.09
Radio Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 1,263.75 $ 736.25
Safety & Security $ 1,500.00 $ 476.47 $ 1,023.53
Small Tools $ 4,500.00 $ 6,362.36 $ (1,862.36)
Telephone $ 10,000.00 $ 6,818.62 $ 3,181.38
Training & Travel $ 10,000.00 $ 7,664.00 $ 2,336.00
Uniforms & Firefighting Gear $ 30,000.00 $ 31,656.50 $ (1,656.50)
Water/ Sewer $ 3,000.00 $ 2,592.25 $ 407.75
Balance as of: 04/30/15
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Dover Police Department
Monthly Report
To
Mayor and City Council
“To Protect and Serve”
April 2015
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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
June 8, 2015
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of April 2015:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through April 30, 2015, numbered 11,214; this is an increase of 572 complaints over the
same time period last year.
13,000 11,677 11,233
10,209 10,642 11,214
11,000
9,000
7,000
5,000
3,000
1,000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
25
Cases Reported in April
20
15
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
Cases Cleared in April
10 7 4
5 6 4
5 0 Cases Cleared from
0 0 0 Previous Months
0
Burglary Robbery Rape
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Report to Mayor and Council
April 2015
Page 3
COMMUNITY POLICING/QUALITY OF LIFE SECTION
ENFORCEMENT ACTION Contacts
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0
ASSIST OTHER 0
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
BIKE ON SIDEWALK 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 0
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 0
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 4
PARKING VIOLATIONS 4
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 94
PROSTITUTION 0
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT 0
DCO’S
WANTED CHECKS/CPC’S 0
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 4
WARNINGS 1
FUGITIVE 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 107
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 6,925
7,000
5,795
The department issued 4,364 traffic citations 6,000 5,293
through this reporting period. This is a decrease of 4,926
4,364
562 citations over the number issued during the 5,000
same period last year. 4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through April 30th, Dover Police investigated 590 1,000
traffic crashes. This is a decrease of 77 crashes 900
800 654 645
investigated during the same period last year. 593 667 590
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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Report to Mayor and Council
April 2015
Page 4
911 CENTER
During the month of April, the Dover Police
Department handled a total of 9,647 calls
28% averaging 322 calls per day. Dispatchers
handled 2,638 calls on the 911 wireless lines, 609
calls on the 911 landlines, and 216 calls on the
911 Wireless
Voice Over Internet Protocol lines, the remaining
911 Landline
6,184 were administrative calls.
VolP
63%
7% Administrative
2%
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
3,500
Through April 30th, we issued 2,173 city
3,000
ordinance summons, a decrease of 66
summonses over the same period last year. 2,500
*Note: Of those summonses issued in 2,000
April, 40 DCO’s were issued for 1,500
handicapped parking violations, 8 for fire 1,000
lane parking violations, 36 for false alarms 500
(0, for 1-2, 22, for 3-5 alarms, 9, for 6-9 0
alarms, 0, for 10-15 alarms, and 5, for 16 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
or more alarms) and 9 for noise violations ISSUED 3,036 2,559 2,444 2,239 2,173
(3 for vehicle violations and 6 for PAID 1,979 2,349 1,428 1,181 1,346
residence violations).
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Report to Mayor and Council
April 2015
Page 5
SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/APRIL
YEARLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 190 1
TIER 2 17 1581 76 0
TIER 3 10 1295 266 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
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
MARCH APRIL
TIER 2 184 190
TIER 3 76 76
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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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-10
WHEREAS, the 2014/2015 fiscal year property tax rate for the City of Dover is $.3378 (thirty-three
seventy-eight cents) per hundred of assessed value and the Tax Assessor reported that the total
assessed value of property as of December 31, 2014 was $3,191,130,460, including the April 2015
supplemental billings (2011 Assessed Value); and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the re-evaluation completed in 2015, the Tax Assessor is reporting
the total assessed value in 2015/2016 to be $3,103,526,891; and
WHEREAS, Delaware State Law: 22 Delaware Code Section 1105 (b) requires municipalities to
calculate a "rolled-back" tax rate so as to provide the same tax revenue as was levied during the prior
fiscal year and to state the percent, if any, by which the property tax rate to be levied exceeds the
"rolled-back" property tax rate.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
That the City of Dover "rolled-back" tax rate is $.3499 per hundred of assessed value, and the
2015/2016 tax rate is to be set at $.4050 per hundred of assessed value (estimated at
$3,050,321,691), the increase over the rolled-back tax rate being 15.7%
ADOPTED: *
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Actions History
June 8, 2015 - Scheduled for First Reading by City Council
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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2015-11
2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Five Million Three Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred
3 dollars ($45,304,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
4 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
5 July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2015-2016
8 2014/15 2015/16
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 4,361,500 $ 3,977,500
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 629,300 702,300
13 INVESTMENT INCOME 40,000 35,000
14 LIBRARY REVENUES 71,600 72,000
15 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 490,000 450,000
16 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,460,000 1,425,000
17 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,354,200 1,436,300
18 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 27,600 22,700
19 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 659,500 533,000
20 PROPERTY TAXES 11,086,800 12,844,500
21 BID REVENUE 49,500 49,700
22 RECREATION REVENUE 148,800 149,000
23 FRANCHISE FEE 656,400 672,300
24 SANITATION FEES 2,580,000 2,580,000
25 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 92,300 93,700
26 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,074,400 1,065,100
27 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 20,420,400 22,130,600
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
29 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 1,371,100 1,492,700
30 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,588,200 3,738,500
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,959,300 5,231,200
32 GRANTS:
33 POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 124,000 74,400
34 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
35 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
36 MISC GRANT REVENUE 25,000 25,000
37 VERIZON RESERVE - 50,000
38 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 747,500 747,900
39 TRANSFERS FROM:
40 TRANSFER TAX 1,525,200 1,340,000
41 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 664,200 564,200
42 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 450,000 450,000
43 WATER/WASTEWATER 500,000 850,000
44 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
45 OTHER RESERVES 4,000 13,200
46 CONTINGENCY FUND 50,000 -
47 BOND PROCEEDS - SERIES 2014 475,000 -
48 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,668,400 13,217,400
49 TOTAL REVENUES 39,795,600 41,327,100
50 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 44,157,100 $ 45,304,600
1
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51 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
52 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2015-2016
53 2014/15 2015/16
54 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
55 CITY CLERK $ 386,700 $ 383,400
56 COUNCIL 106,600 118,100
57 TAX ASSESSOR 319,100 234,800
58 FIRE 716,100 745,400
59 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,130,900 1,210,300
60 LIBRARY 1,422,000 1,510,000
61 RECREATION 710,800 729,500
62 LIFE SAFETY 534,600 482,200
63 CODE ENFORCEMENT 420,500 419,400
64 PLANNING 449,400 534,000
65 INSPECTIONS 614,400 664,700
66 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 223,000 238,000
67 POLICE 14,338,900 15,159,000
68 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 712,500 602,400
69 STREETS 676,200 674,500
70 SANITATION 2,224,800 2,157,900
71 CITY MANAGER 595,900 750,300
72 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 736,600 704,800
73 FINANCE 970,000 978,500
74 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 518,100 626,800
75 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 690,400 707,500
76 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 193,700 181,400
77 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 542,800 560,200
78 FLEET MAINTENANCE 799,700 768,500
79 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,044,600 1,120,100
80 HUMAN RESOURCES 385,500 383,900
81 MAYOR 82,500 76,100
82 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 31,546,300 32,721,700
83 OTHER EXPENSES
84 DEBT SERVICE 948,400 660,800
85 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 70,000 70,000
86 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 25,000 25,000
87 INSURANCE 675,000 690,000
88 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,636,500 1,895,600
89 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 74,900 520,100
90 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES - 15,000
91 POLICE PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 50,000 50,000
92 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 774,500 797,700
93 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,254,300 4,724,200
94 TRANSFERS
95 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 60,000 -
96 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 2,196,000 2,625,400
97 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 755,000 570,000
98 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
99 APPROP. TO THE GENERAL PENSION FUND 543,000 -
100 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY RESERVE 300,000 -
101 TRANSFER TO PARKLAND RESERVE 25,000 -
102 TRANSFER TO VERIZON RESERVE - 50,000
103 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS - 10,000
104 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 4,379,000 3,755,400
105 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 40,179,600 41,201,300
106 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,977,500 4,103,300
107 TOTALS $ 44,157,100 $ 45,304,600
108 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
109 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
110 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
111 ADOPTED: *
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113 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
114 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Eight Hundred Five Thousand Five Hundred dollars
115 ($2,805,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
116 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015
117 and ending June 30, 2016:
118 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
119 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
120 REVENUES
121 2014/15 2015/16
122 REVISED BUDGET
123 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 2,654,600 $ 154,800
124 REVENUES
125 STATE GRANTS - Other 208,000 -
126 PROPOSED BOND/BANK PROCEEDS - Street 2,675,000 -
127 LEASE PURCHASE OF FIRE AND POLICE EQUIPT 918,300 -
128 INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS - 20,300
129 INTEREST EARNINGS - 5,000
130 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 2,196,000 2,625,400
131 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 104,000 -
132 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 6,101,300 2,650,700
133 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 6,101,300 2,650,700
134 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 8,755,900 $ 2,805,500
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135 EXPENSE SUMMARY
136 2014/15 2015/16
137 EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
138 FIRE $ 827,300 $ 145,600
139 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 86,700 201,100
140 RECREATION 284,400 -
141 LIFE SAFETY - 55,700
142 POLICE 601,700 262,100
143 STREETS 470,300 1,428,500
144 STREETS - GARRISON FARM INFRASTRUCTURE 5,447,600 -
145 SANITATION 256,500 449,000
146 CITY MANAGER - 24,700
147 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 55,000 -
148 FLEET MAINTENANCE - 84,000
149 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 8,029,500 2,650,700
150 TRANSFERS & MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
151 BOND/LOAN ISSUANCE COST 61,100 -
152 TRANSFER TO PARKLAND RESERVE 180,000 -
153 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 330,500 -
154 TRANSFERS & MISCELLANEOUS SUBTOTAL 571,600 -
155 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,601,100 2,650,700
156 BUDGET BALANCE 154,800 154,800
157 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 8,755,900 $ 2,805,500
158 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
159 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
160 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
161 ADOPTED: *
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162 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
163 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
164 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
165 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
166 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred
167 dollars ($720,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
168 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
169 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
170 CASH RECEIPTS
171 2014/15 2015/16
172 REVISED BUDGET
173 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 467,300 $ 719,200
174 INTEREST EARNED 1,900 1,100
175 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 300,000 -
176 TOTALS $ 769,200 $ 720,300
177 EXPENSE SUMMARY
178 2014/15 2015/16
179 REVISED BUDGET
180 TRANSFER TO OPERATING ACCOUNT $ 50,000 $ -
181
182 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 719,200 720,300
183 TOTALS $ 769,200 $ 720,300
184 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
185 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
186 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
187 ADOPTED: *
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188 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
189 GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
190 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
191 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
192 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred ($916,500) or
193 so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
194 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
195 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
196 CASH RECEIPTS
197 2014/15 2015/16
198 REVISED BUDGET
199 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 521,000 $ 914,000
200 RECEIPTS
201 INTEREST EARNINGS 2,500 2,500
202 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 330,500 -
203 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 60,000 -
204 TOTAL RECEIPTS 393,000 2,500
205 TOTALS $ 914,000 $ 916,500
206 EXPENSE SUMMARY
207 2014/15 2015/16
208 REVISED BUDGET
209 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 914,000 $ 916,500
210 TOTALS $ 914,000 $ 916,500
211 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
212 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
213 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
214 ADOPTED: *
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215 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
216 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
217 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
218 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
219 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety Six Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars
220 ($296,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
221 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
222 year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
223 OPERATING REVENUES
224 2014/15 2015/16
225 REVISED BUDGET
226 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 218,700 $ 295,700
227 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION 180,000 -
228 INTEREST INCOME 1,000 1,000
229 TOTALS $ 399,700 $ 296,700
230 OPERATING EXPENSES
231 2014/15 2015/16
232 REVISED BUDGET
233 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 104,000 $ -
234 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 295,700 296,700
235 TOTALS $ 399,700 $ 296,700
236 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
237 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
238 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
239 ADOPTED: *
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240 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
241 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
242 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
243 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
244 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixteen Million Eight Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Seven Hundred
245 dollars ($16,882,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
246 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
247 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
248 2014/15 2015/16
249 REVISED BUDGET
250 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 783,500 $ 861,600
251 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 19,900 293,400
252 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 803,400 1,155,000
253 BASE REVENUE
254 WATER SERVICES 4,616,400 6,200,000
255 WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,706,800 3,728,000
256 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 2,902,600 3,026,500
257 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,862,500 1,864,300
258 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 331,900 341,900
259 SEWER IMPACT FEES 416,700 250,000
260 WATER IMPACT FEES 462,400 250,000
261 INTEREST - WATER 9,000 1,000
262 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 14,000 2,000
263 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 64,000 64,000
264 TOTAL REVENUES 14,386,300 15,727,700
265 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 15,189,700 $ 16,882,700
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267 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2015-2016
268 2014/15 2015/16
269 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
270 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 502,400 $ 517,500
271 WATER CONSTRUCTION 253,300 -
272 WATER DEPARTMENT 488,600 673,300
273 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,582,200 1,910,000
274 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 975,400 968,600
275 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,801,900 4,069,400
276 OTHER EXPENSES
277 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 560,100 545,200
278 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 591,900 586,900
279 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 200,000 178,600
280 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 5,500 20,000
281 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,004,200 4,130,000
282 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,371,100 1,492,700
283 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES - 46,200
284 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,732,800 6,999,600
285 TRANSFER TO:
286 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 250,000 550,000
287 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 250,000 300,000
288 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,200,000 1,800,000
289 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,800,000 1,500,000
290 CONTINGENCY RESERVE WATER - 32,000
291 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 3,500,000 4,182,000
292 TOTAL EXPENSES 14,034,700 15,251,000
293 BUDGET BALANCES
294 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 861,600 1,048,600
295 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 293,400 583,100
296 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,155,000 1,631,700
297 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 15,189,700 $ 16,882,700
298 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
299 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
300 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
301 ADOPTED: *
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302 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
303 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
304 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
305 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
306 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Three Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Four Hundred
307 dollars ($5,379,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
308 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
309 July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
310 CASH RECEIPTS
311 2014/15 2015/16
312 REVISED BUDGET
313 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 7,178,100 $ 833,500
314 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 5,677,600 1,055,900
315 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 12,855,700 1,889,400
316 REVENUES
317 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,200,000 1,800,000
318 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WASTEWATER 1,800,000 1,500,000
319 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 1,315,600 165,000
320 INTEREST INCOME 40,000 25,000
321 TOTAL REVENUES 4,355,600 3,490,000
322 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 17,211,300 $ 5,379,400
323 EXPENSE SUMMARY
324 2014/15 2015/16
325 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
326 WATER $ 7,526,500 $ 2,028,600
327 WASTEWATER 7,785,600 1,822,100
328 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 38,100 -
329 TOTAL EXPENSES 15,350,200 3,850,700
330 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 833,500 617,400
331 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,027,600 911,300
332 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,861,100 1,528,700
333 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 17,211,300 $ 5,379,400
334 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
335 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
336 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
337 ADOPTED: *
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338 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
339 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
340 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
341 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
342 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Thirty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars
343 ($1,033,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
344 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
345 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
346 CASH RECEIPTS
347 2014/15 2015/16
348 REVISED BUDGET
349 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 508,400 $ 514,600
350 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 507,300 511,300
351 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,015,700 1,025,900
352 RECEIPTS
353 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 900 3,900
354 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 900 3,900
355 2013 BONDS UNUSED COST OF ISSUANCE FUNDS WATER 5,300 -
356 2013 BONDS UNUSED COST OF ISSUANCE FUNDS WASTEWATER 3,100 -
357 TOTAL RECEIPTS 10,200 7,800
358 TOTALS $ 1,025,900 $ 1,033,700
359 EXPENSE SUMMARY
360 2014/15 2015/16
361 REVISED BUDGET
362 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 514,600 $ 518,500
363 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 511,300 515,200
364 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,025,900 1,033,700
365 TOTALS $ 1,025,900 $ 1,033,700
366 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
367 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
368 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
369 ADOPTED: *
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370 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
371 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
372 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
373 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
374 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Six Hundred Seventy Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
375 ($1,676,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
376 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
377 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
378 CASH RECEIPTS
379 2014/15 2015/16
380 REVISED BUDGET
381 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 200,200 $ 200,500
382 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 2,776,400 1,463,400
383 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 2,976,600 1,663,900
384 RECEIPTS
385 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 300 1,500
386 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 2,600 11,100
387 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,900 12,600
388 TOTALS $ 2,979,500 $ 1,676,500
389 EXPENSE SUMMARY
390 2014/15 2015/16
391 REVISED BUDGET
392 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 1,315,600 $ 165,000
392 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 200,500 202,000
393 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,463,400 1,309,500
394 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,663,900 1,511,500
395 TOTALS $ 2,979,500 $ 1,676,500
396 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
397 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
398 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
399 ADOPTED: *
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400 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
401 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
402 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
403 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
404 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
405 ($328,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
406 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
407 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
408 CASH RECEIPTS
409 2014/15 2015/16
410 REVISED BUDGET
411 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 104,700 $ 104,900
412 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 189,400 189,700
413 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 294,100 294,600
414 RECEIPTS
415 INTEREST EARNINGS 500 2,200
416 TRANSFER FROM OPERATING ACCOUNT TO WATER - 32,000
417 TOTAL RECEIPTS 500 34,200
418 TOTALS $ 294,600 $ 328,800
419 BUDGET SUMMARY
420 2014/15 2015/16
421 REVISED BUDGET
422 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 104,900 137,700
423 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 189,700 191,100
424 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 294,600 328,800
425 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 294,600 $ 328,800
426 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
427 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
428 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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430 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
431 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
432 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
433 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
434 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eighty Nine Million Seven Hundred Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred
435 dollars ($89,713,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
436 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
437 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
438 2014/15 2015/16
439 REVISED BUDGET
440 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,602,900 $ 6,177,600
441 BASE REVENUE
442 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 76,543,700 78,279,200
443 UTILITY TAX 1,258,300 1,281,100
444 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 624,000 597,200
445 RENT REVENUE 200,000 202,600
446 GREEN ENERGY 128,000 128,000
447 INTEREST EARNINGS 12,000 47,900
448 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 3,000,000 3,000,000
449 TOTAL REVENUES 81,766,000 83,536,000
450 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES 88,368,900 89,713,600
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451 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND - CONTINUED
452 EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2015-2016
453 2014/15 2015/16
454 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
455 POWER SUPPLY $ 26,035,900 $ 23,402,600
456 SOLAR ENERGY 2,002,700 2,313,900
457 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 375,500 363,400
458 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 996,000 996,000
459 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 555,400 673,400
460 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) - 175,000
461 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 10,076,200 7,966,100
462 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 4,480,800 7,932,500
463 CAPACITY CHARGES 9,744,100 10,225,100
464 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 54,266,600 54,048,000
465 PLANT OPERATIONS 6,141,100 6,434,600
466 GENERATIONS FUELS 1,873,400 1,167,300
467 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (2,834,600) (1,708,300)
468 PJM CREDITS (663,700) (360,000)
469 CAPACITY CREDITS (8,742,100) (10,472,100)
470 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (4,225,900) (4,938,500)
471 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 50,040,700 49,109,500
472 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
473 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,954,900 4,068,600
474 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,379,300 1,335,800
475 ADMINISTRATION 632,400 839,300
476 METER READING 357,200 360,500
477 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 696,500 679,800
478 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,020,300 7,284,000
479 OTHER EXPENSES:
480 UTILITY TAX 1,258,300 1,281,100
481 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 200,000 200,000
482 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 246,800 -
483 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 513,300 537,800
484 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 24,000 72,000
485 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,009,800 1,030,000
486 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 128,000 128,000
487 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,588,200 3,738,500
488 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,000 20,500
489 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES - 242,300
490 DEBT SERVICE 3,391,900 3,402,000
491 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,380,300 10,652,200
492 TRANSFER TO:
493 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 4,750,000 3,500,000
494 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
495 TRANSFER INSURANCE RESERVE - 10,000
496 TRANSFER CONTINGENCY RESERVE - 13,000
497 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 14,750,000 13,523,000
498 TOTAL EXPENSES 82,191,300 80,568,700
499 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 6,177,600 9,144,900
500 TOTALS $ 88,368,900 $ 89,713,600
501 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
502 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
503 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
504 ADOPTED: *
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505 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
506 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
507 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
508 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
509 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Fifty Thousand Three Hundred
510 dollars ($9,050,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
511 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
512 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
513 REVENUES
514 2014/15 2015/16
515 REVISED BUDGET
516 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,942,500 $ 3,623,600
517 REVENUES
518 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 4,750,000 3,500,000
519 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 250,000 1,900,000
520 INTEREST EARNINGS 24,800 26,700
521 TOTAL REVENUES 5,024,800 5,426,700
522 TOTALS $ 10,967,300 $ 9,050,300
523 EXPENSE SUMMARY
524 2014/15 2015/16
525 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
526 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 2,739,300 $ 1,655,000
527 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,854,200 2,887,600
528 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,750,200 1,724,300
529 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,343,700 6,266,900
530 BUDGET BALANCE 3,623,600 2,783,400
531 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 10,967,300 $ 9,050,300
532 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
533 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
534 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
535 ADOPTED: *
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536 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
537 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
538 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
539 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
540 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Fourty Four Thousand Six Hundred dollars
541 ($844,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
542 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
543 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
544 CASH RECEIPTS
545 2014/15 2015/16
546 REVISED BUDGET
547 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 819,100 $ 825,300
548 RECEIPTS
549 INTEREST EARNINGS 6,200 6,300
550 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND - 13,000
551 TOTAL RECEIPTS 6,200 19,300
552 TOTALS $ 825,300 $ 844,600
553 EXPENSE SUMMARY
554 2014/15 2015/16
555 REVISED BUDGET
555 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 825,300 844,600
556 TOTALS $ 825,300 $ 844,600
557 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
558 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
559 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
560 ADOPTED: *
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561 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
562 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
563 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
564 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
565 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Sixty Six Thousand
566 Four Hundred dollars ($10,066,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
567 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
568 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
569 CASH RECEIPTS
570 2014/15 2015/16
571 REVISED BUDGET
572 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,915,100 $ 9,990,500
573 INTEREST EARNINGS 75,400 75,900
574 TOTALS $ 9,990,500 $ 10,066,400
575 BUDGET SUMMARY
576 2014/15 2015/16
577 REVISED BUDGET
578 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,990,500 10,066,400
579 TOTALS $ 9,990,500 $ 10,066,400
580 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
581 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
582 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
583 ADOPTED: *
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584 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
585 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
586 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
587 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
588 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Two Hundred Eighteen Thousand
589 dollars ($10,218,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
590 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
591 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
592 CASH RECEIPTS
593 2014/15 2015/16
594 REVISED BUDGET
595 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,064,400 $ 10,140,900
596 INTEREST EARNINGS 76,500 77,100
597 TOTALS $ 10,140,900 $ 10,218,000
598 BUDGET SUMMARY
599 2014/15 2015/16
600 REVISED BUDGET
601 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,140,900 10,218,000
602 TOTALS $ 10,140,900 $ 10,218,000
603 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
604 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
605 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
606 ADOPTED: *
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607 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
608 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
609 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
610 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
611 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
612 ($758,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
613 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
614 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
615 CASH RECEIPTS
616 2014/15 2015/16
617 REVISED BUDGET
618 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 737,500 $ 743,100
619 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,600 5,600
620 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND - 10,000
621 TOTALS $ 743,100 $ 758,700
622 BUDGET SUMMARY
623 2014/15 2015/16
624 REVISED BUDGET
625 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 743,100 758,700
626 TOTALS $ 743,100 $ 758,700
627 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
628 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
629 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
630 ADOPTED: *
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632 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
633 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
634 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
635 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Five Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred
636 dollars ($8,556,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
637 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
638 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
639 CASH RECEIPTS
640 2014/15 2015/16
641 REVISED BUDGET
642 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,465,800 $ 8,499,100
643 INTEREST EARNINGS 79,500 57,300
644 TOTALS $ 10,545,300 $ 8,556,400
645 BUDGET SUMMARY
646 2014/15 2015/16
647 REVISED BUDGET
648 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000
649 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 8,499,100 5,556,400
650 TOTALS $ 11,499,100 $ 8,556,400
651 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
652 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
653 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
654 ADOPTED: *
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655 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
656 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
657 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
658 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Sixty Four Thousand Three Hundred
659 dollars ($564,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
660 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
661 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
662 CASH RECEIPTS
663 2014/15 2015/16
664 REVISED BUDGET
665 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
666 STATE GRANT 664,200 564,200
667 TOTALS 664,300 564,300
668 BUDGET SUMMARY
669 2014/15 2015/16
670 REVISED BUDGET
671 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 664,200 564,200
672 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
673 TOTALS $ 664,300 $ 564,300
674 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
675 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
676 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
677 ADOPTED: *
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678 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
679 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
680 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
681 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
682 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred
683 dollars ($1,705,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
684 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
685 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
686 OPERATING REVENUES
687 2014/15 2015/16
688 REVISED BUDGET
689 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,156,700 $ 1,052,600
690 INTEREST INCOME 10,600 10,600
691 PREMIUM FROM CITY 490,500 642,500
692 TOTALS $ 1,657,800 $ 1,705,700
693 OPERATING EXPENSES
694 2014/15 2015/16
695 REVISED BUDGET
696 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 450,000 $ 475,000
697 INSURANCE 92,600 103,900
698 BANK FEES 600 1,300
699 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 37,000 37,000
700 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000
701 TOTAL EXPENSES 605,200 642,200
702 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,052,600 1,063,500
703 TOTALS $ 1,657,800 $ 1,705,700
704 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
705 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
706 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
707 ADOPTED: *
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709 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
710 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
711 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
712 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Fourty Four Thousand Five Hundred
713 dollars ($644,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
714 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
715 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
716 OPERATING REVENUES
717 2014/15 2015/16
718 REVISED BUDGET
719 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 143,500 $ 144,000
720 GRANTS REVENUE 1,677,800 500,000
721 INTEREST INCOME 500 500
722 TOTALS $ 1,821,800 $ 644,500
723 OPERATING EXPENSES
724 2014/15 2015/16
725 REVISED BUDGET
726 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 1,677,800 $ 644,000
727 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 144,000 500
728 TOTALS $ 1,821,800 $ 644,500
729 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
730 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
731 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
732 ADOPTED: *
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733 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
734 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
735 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
736 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
737 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
738 ($298,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
739 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
740 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
741 OPERATING REVENUES
742 2014/15 2015/16
743 REVISED BUDGET
744 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 44,800 $ 17,300
745 STATE GRANT 278,900 278,900
746 FEDERAL GRANT 2,500 2,500
747 TOTALS $ 326,200 $ 298,700
748 OPERATING EXPENSES
749 2014/15 2015/16
750 REVISED BUDGET
751 STATE GRANTS
752 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 15,100 $ 3,100
753 OFFICE SUPPLIES 28,000 24,000
754 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 14,000 13,200
755 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 29,900 24,100
756 BOOKS 132,600 129,200
757 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 75,100 75,100
758 POSTAGE 100 100
759 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 3,500 2,000
760 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 900 900
761 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 6,000 6,000
762 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 1,200 1,200
763 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 306,400 278,900
764 FEDERAL GRANTS
765 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,500 2,500
766 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,500 2,500
767 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 308,900 281,400
768 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 17,300 17,300
769 TOTALS $ 326,200 $ 298,700
770 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
771 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
772 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
773 ADOPTED: *
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775 POLICE GRANTS FUND
776 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
777 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
778 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Three Hundred dollars
779 ($652,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
780 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
781 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
782 OPERATING REVENUES
783 2014/15 2015/16
784 REVISED BUDGET
785 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 172,100 $ 125,000
786 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 436,400 527,300
787 TOTALS 608,500 652,300
788 OPERATING EXPENSES
789 2014/15 2015/16
790 REVISED BUDGET
791 EXPENDITURES
792 PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
793 CADET PROGRAM SALARIES 16,000 71,400
794 CADET PROGRAM FICA 1,200 5,400
795 CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 700 3,500
796 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
797 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 222,600 410,600
798 TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 47,800 20,000
799 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
800 CELL PHONE CHARGES 15,000 15,000
801 TRAINING 45,000 17,000
802 AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
803 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,200 -
804 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 359,500 543,900
805 OTHER FINANCING USES
806 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 124,000 74,400
807 TOTAL FINANCING USES 124,000 74,400
808 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 125,000 34,000
809 TOTALS $ 608,500 $ 652,300
810 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
811 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
812 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
813 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
814 ADOPTED: *
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BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
CASH RECEIPTS BUDGET FOR 2015-16
BID TAX REVENUE AND EXPENSES CHARGED AGAINST THIS REVENUE
ADMINISTERED THROUGH CITY OF DOVER
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Nine Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
($49,700), or so much thereof as may be necessary is hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for economic development purposes for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016:
REVENUE PROPOSED
Tax Revenue $49,700
EXPENSES
Personnel & Administration Expenses $49,700
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-09
WITH STAFF AMENDMENT #1 (SA#1)
(Staff Amendment #1 indicated in green text)
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 62 - Law Enforcement, Article II - Police Department, of the Dover Code be amended by
4 deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
5 Sec. 62-31. - Generally.
6 (a) Established. There shall be a city police department, which shall preserve peace and order and,
7 within the city limits, compel obedience to all city ordinances, state, and federal laws the law.
8 (b) Officers. The city council shall, upon adoption of the annual budget, designate the number and
9 salaries of the individual police officers who shall comprise the police department. The mayor police chief
10 shall choose and appoint the deputy police chief and police officers.
11 (Code 1968, § 2-32; Code 1981, § 18-1; Ord. of 11-26-1990, § 4)
12 Sec. 62-32. - Chief of police generally.
13 (a) Designation. One of the regular members of the police department shall be designated by the
14 mayor to serve as chief of police. A police chief selection committee comprised of the mayor, council
15 president, chair of the safety advisory and transportation committee, city manager, and human
16 resources director shall advise the mayor on the nomination of the police chief. The mayor shall
17 nominate a duly qualified chief of police, whose appointment shall be effective upon confirmation by
18 the city council. The chief of police shall be subject to removal at any time by the mayor, with the
19 affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to the city council, and in accordance with
20 applicable laws 11 Del. C. Ch. 93 - Police Chief Due Process.
21 (b) Functions. The chief of police shall have the authority to supervise and direct the police department
22 and, pursuant to such authority, he shall promulgate police department rules and regulations, three copies
23 of which are on file at the police department.
24 (c) Reports. The chief of police shall submit monthly reports to the city council giving the number of
25 arrests and other pertinent information required by the city council.
26 (Code 1968, §§ 2-40, 2-41, 2-44; Code 1981, § 18-1.1)
27 Sec. 62-33. - Oath of police officers.
28 Every police officer, before entering upon his duties, shall be sworn by the mayor to perform his duties
29 faithfully.
30 (Code 1968, § 2-35; Code 1981, § 18-2)
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31 Sec. 62-34. - Enforcement of laws and ordinances.
32 It shall be the duty of each police officer to diligently inquire into the observance of the laws and ordinances
33 within the city and, in case of a breach, to cause the offender to be legally proceeded against.
34 (Code 1968, § 2-36; Code 1981, § 18-3)
35 Sec. 62-35. - Authority to preserve order at fires.
36 The police department shall have the authority, upon an alarm of fire, to report to the scene of a fire to
37 preserve order and render any assistance to the fire department that may be practical.
38 (Code 1968, § 2-38; Code 1981, § 18-4)
39 Sec. 62-36. - Disciplinary authority of chief of police.
40 (a) Generally. The chief of police shall have final disciplinary authority and responsibility within the
41 police department, subject to appeals to the mayor, and shall promulgate and carry out such disciplinary
42 procedures as may be needed within his command. The chief of police shall, where cause exists, have the
43 authority to suspend from duty an employee for a period of time not to exceed 30 days, to reduce employees
44 in rank or pay grade, to place employees on probation and to suspend such sanctions as the need arises, or
45 to dismiss an employee from service.
46 (b) Appeal. Any employee so disciplined has the right to appeal, on the record, to the mayor.
47 (c) Subpoenas. The chief of police, with approval from the mayor, shall, for the limited purpose of
48 compelling the appearance of witnesses before the professional standards board of the city police
49 department, sitting for the purpose of affording due process to members of the city police department in
50 disciplinary matters, have the power to issue subpoenas for that purpose.
51 (Code 1968, §§ 2-42, 2-43; Code 1981, § 18-5; Ord. of 10-28-1985; Ord. of 3-10-1986)
52 Sec. 62-37. - Mayor to advise council of personnel changes.
53 The mayor shall advise the city council of any change in the personnel of the police department at the next
54 regular city council meeting following the change.
55 (Code 1968, § 2-33; Code 1981, § 18-5.1)
56 Sec. 62-38. - Special police.
57 (a) Appointment. Whenever, in the opinion of the mayor, an emergency exists, he shall have the
58 power to appoint one or more special police officers, with all the powers and authority of regular
59 police officers, during the period of the emergency.
60 (b) Term. The special police officers shall not serve for a term of more than 30 days without the
61 approval of the city council.
62 (Code 1968, § 2-34; Code 1981, § 18-6)
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63 Sec. 62-38. - Police cadet program.
64 (a) Created; purpose. Due to the continuing safety and security concerns expressed by
65 merchants, patrons, and residents in the downtown area, city council has authorized the
66 Police Cadet Program to maintain a more visible presence in the downtown area City of
67 Dover. The city manager and police chief shall expand or contract the number of police
68 cadets at their mutual discretion. The objectives of the Police Cadet Program are to:
69 1. Allow downtown merchants to build a rapport with the police cadets, allowing the
70 police cadets to understand their needs.
71 2. Provide additional patrols to curb loitering, alcohol violations and pan handlers.
72 3. Provide additional patrols to curb noise ordinance violations (loud music from vehicles).
73 4. Provide additional patrols to curb harassment complaints.
74 5. Provide additional patrols in the Dover Public Library.
75 6. Allow the police department to screen and vet the police cadets for future employment
76 as Dover police officers.
77 7. Provide a feeling of safety to the downtown patrons, as well as the downtown
78 merchants, and the residents of the City of Dover.
79 (b) Appointment. The chief of police shall assign the authorized number of duly qualified
80 individuals to the Police Cadet Program. The cadets shall be civilian employees of the
81 police department and shall not be considered law-enforcement officers within the meaning
82 of 11 Del. C. Ch. 92 - Law-Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights.
83 (c) Authority. The police cadets shall have the authority to issue summonses for violations of
84 any ordinance of the City of Dover. The police cadets shall not have the authority to
85 enforce the Delaware Code or make arrests for violations of the Delaware Code.
86 (d) Oath. Every police cadet, before entering upon his or her duties, shall take an oath to
87 faithfully perform his or her duties.
88 Sec. 62-39. - Sale of property.
89 (a) Authorized. The chief of police shall have the authority to hold a sale dispose of personal property
90 held by the police department for a period in excess of one year, which said personal property shall be
91 unclaimed evidence, lost and found articles, confiscated articles and any other items of personal property
92 which have come into the hands of the members of the police department and have been held for a period
93 of one year, if the owner or owners of the same shall be unknown or said property has been unclaimed.
94 (b) Auction Disposal. The chief of police shall cause to be sold dispose of the said property in
95 accordance with the disposition policy and procedures as established by the City’s Finance
96 Department. at a public auction and shall advertise by publishing notice of said sale in one issue of
97 a newspaper circulated in the city at least ten days before the date of the sale, which said notice shall
98 merely state that a sale of unclaimed personal property shall be held by the police department, giving
99 the date, time and place of said sale without specifying any of the items to be sold. The proceeds of said
100 sale shall be retained by the police department City to be used solely for police pensions as established
101 in Section 62-74(d). of the police department.
102 (Code 1968, § 2-44.1; Ord. of 10-28-1974, § 1; Code 1981, § 18-7; Ord. of 7-14-2003)
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103 Secs. 62-40-62-70. - Reserved.
104 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
105 That Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article III - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 2 - Metered
106 Parking, be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as
107 follows:
108 Sec. 106-163. - Use of meters required.
109 (a) Deposit coin Payment. Upon entering a parking meter zone when the parking meter regulations
110 are in effect, the operator of a vehicle shall immediately deposit make the required payment in
111 U.S. currency by coin, cash, debit card, credit card, or other acceptable method of
112 payment, in the parking meter situated at or near the parking space and operate the meter
113 according to the instructions thereon. Failure to deposit make the required coin in the parking
114 meter payment shall result in a fine as provided for in Appendix F - Fees and Fines.
115 (b) Coins Payments accepted. All parking meters shall be adjusted so that when properly operated,
116 coins payments may be deposited made at any time throughout the time range of the meters,
117 with each coin payment permitting the vehicle to be parked in a metered parking space for a
118 period as provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines.
119 (c) Overtime parking. It shall be unlawful for any person to allow a vehicle to remain parked in a
120 parking meter zone for a period of time in excess of that prescribed in subsection (b) of this
121 section for the particular amount deposited payment. It shall be prima facie evidence of an
122 overtime parking violation when the parking meter shall indicate by proper signal that the lawful
123 parking period has expired.
124 (d) Exceptions. The use of parking meters shall not be required on Sundays and legal holidays.
125 (Code 1968, §§ 31-73, 31-74; Code 1981, § 13-48; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009)
126 Sec. 106-164. - Violations; penalties.
127 (a) Generally. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this division article or of aiding,
128 abetting or assisting in the violation of said provisions shall be sentenced to pay a fine as
129 provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. After the expiration of 24 hours, the violator
130 may pay the sum as provided for Appendix F—Fees and Fines, if payment is made
131 voluntarily prior to the time and date set forth in the summons.
132 (b) Fourth violation. Any person committing a fourth violation within any 30-day period of the
133 provisions of this division within one hour from the time that the summons giving notice
134 of the violation is issued, may pay as provided for Appendix F—Fees and Fines. After the
135 expiration of one hour from the issuance of the summons, the violator may pay each such
136 violation as provided for Appendix F—Fees and Fines, if payment is made voluntarily
137 prior to the time and date set forth in the summons.
138 (c) Fifth violation, etc. Any person committing more than four violations within any 30-day
139 period of the provisions of this division may pay the sum as provided for Appendix
140 F—Fees and Fines, if payment is made voluntarily prior to the time and date set forth in
141 the summons.
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142 (d) (b) Enhanced civil enforcement authority. If five or more violations of this article have been
143 issued to a vehicle and those violations are more than 30 days past due, or if accumulated
144 unpaid violations of this article exceed more than $200.00 $100.00, the vehicle shall be
145 subject to enhanced civil enforcement, as follows:
146 (1) Such vehicle found parked on any street in the city shall be immobilized by any police officer
147 or parking enforcement employee of this city in such manner as to prevent its operation. Any
148 vehicle so immobilized or impounded shall not be released to its lawful owner until all
149 unpaid violations and applicable administrative fees issued to such owner have been
150 discharged by payment in full, together with payment for the costs of immobilizing,
151 releasing, and storing such vehicle. The owner shall sign a receipt for such vehicle. Payment
152 for any such towing shall be in accordance with the towing costs outlined in the current
153 agreement between the police department and the towing operator. If the vehicle is a
154 tractor-trailer combination, the trailer may be released to an authorized agent if the
155 tractor-trailer is immobilized pursuant to this section.
156 (2) In any case involving immobilization of a vehicle pursuant to this section, the police officer
157 or parking enforcement employee shall place on such vehicle, in a conspicuous manner,
158 notice sufficient to warn any individual that such vehicle has been immobilized and that any
159 attempt to move such vehicle might result in damage to such vehicle.
160 (3) Any vehicle remaining immobilized and not released for 120 hours may be towed and
161 impounded at the direction of a police officer or parking enforcement employee.
162 (4) Any person who unlawfully removes a device for immobilization of a vehicle shall be fined
163 as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
164 (5) Any person who tows or otherwise moves an immobilized vehicle without authorization by
165 the chief of police or his designee shall be fined as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and
166 Fines.
167 (e)(c) Cost. No cost will be assessed if payment of the penalty as hereinbefore imposed is
168 voluntarily paid without the necessity of a hearing before the proper official.
169 (Code 1968, § 31-77; Ord. of 8-25-1971, § 1; Code 1981, § 13-49; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009; Ord. No.
170 2011-22, 9-26-2011)
171 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
172 That Appendix F - Fees and Fines, of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red
173 strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
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174 Chapter 106—Traffic and Vehicles, Article III—Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 1—Generally
175 Sec.
Residential parking
176 106-135
Display of an expired
sticker while in violation of
the two-hour parking limit
Subsec. requirement will result in a
Expiration; Two-hour parking
(i)(1) $15.00 $20.00 fine or $10.00
$15.00 if paid within 72
hours of issuance of such
fine
Display of a sticker which
has become ineligible due
to a change of residence,
status or any other reason
(i.e., sells, leases, lends, etc.)
Subsec. while in violation of the
Expiration; Change of residence, etc. .....
(i)(2) two-hour parking limit
requirement will result in a
$15.00 $20.00 fine or $10.00
$15.00 if paid within 72
hours of issuance of such
fine
Any violation of this section
not having a stated, specified
penalty will result in a
Subsec.
Violations; penalties ..... $15.00 $20.00 fine or $10.00
(m)
$15.00 if paid within 72
hours of issuance of such
fine
177 Sec.
Parking areas for persons with disabilities
178 106-137
Failure to achieve
compliance within 30
calendar days of the issuance
Subsec.
Signage; Fines ..... of the notice of violation
(c)(3)
shall be subject to the fines
set forth in subsection (f) of
this section
Whoever violates this section
shall be fined not less than
Subsec.
Penalties ..... the minimum fine as defined
(f)
in 21 Del. C. § 4183 at the
time the violation occurred
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179 Chapter 106—Traffic and Vehicles, Article III—Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 2—Metered
180 Parking
181 Sec.
Use of meters required
182 106-163
$20.00 fine or $15.00 if
Subsec. Failure to deposit make the required
paid within 72 hours of
(a) coin payment in the parking meter
issuance of such fine
Subsec.
Coins Payments accepted
(b)
Permits the vehicle to be
Each $0.01 $0.25 coin ..... parked for a period of 12
minutes one hour
Permits the vehicle to be
parked for a period of 60
minutes during for the
Each $0.05 coin $1.00 .....
duration of the
enforcement period of
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
183 Sec.
Violations; penalties
184 106-164
Subsec. Generally; Each violation if paid within A fine of not less than $1.00
(a) 24 hours from time summons giving for each violation
notice of violation is issued .....
Subsec. Generally; Each violation if paid after $2.00 for each violation, if
(a) expiration of 24 hours from time payment is made voluntarily
summons giving notice of violation is prior to the time and date set
issued ..... forth in the summons
Subsec. Fourth Violation; Each violation if paid $1.00 for each such violation
(b)(a) within one hour from time summons
giving notice of violation is issued .....
Subsec. Fourth Violation; Each violation if paid $2.00 for each violation, if
(b)(a) after expiration of one hour from time payment is made voluntarily
summons giving notice of violation is prior to the time and date set
issued ..... forth in the summons
Subsec. Fifth violation, etc.; Any person $5.00 for each such violation,
(b)(a) committing more than four violations if payment is made voluntarily
within any 30-day period of the prior to the time and date set
provisions of this division ..... forth in the summons.
Subsec. Any person who unlawfully removes a $500.00 fine for each
(d)(b)(4) device for immobilization of a vehicle violation
.....
Subsec. Any person who tows or otherwise $500.00 fine for each
(d)(b)(5) moves an immobilized vehicle without violation
authorization by the chief of police or his
designee .....
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Subsec. Cost. No cost will be assessed if payment of the penalty as hereinbefore
(e)(c) imposed is voluntarily paid without the necessity of a hearing before the
proper official
185 ADOPTED: *
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187 SYNOPSIS
188 The proposed amendments clarify which laws are to be enforced; stipulates that the police
189 chief selects the deputy police chief; creates a police chief selection committee; removes the
190 special police section; establishes the police cadet program; brings the disposal of personal
191 property held by the police department into compliance with existing policies and
192 procedures; updates traffic and vehicle fines and simplifies the language regarding violations
193 and penalties and amends Appendix F - Fees and Fines to correspond with the language
194 changes.
195 (SPONSORS: HARE AND HUTCHISON)
196 Actions History
197 06/08/2015 - Scheduled for Final Reading at City Council
198 05/26/2015 - First Reading at City Council
199 05/11/2015 - Introduced at Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee