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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
JULY 9, 2012 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
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 HARE
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
* CONSENT AGENDA
Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial shall be
marked with an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There
will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which
event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item.
* 1. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Council Meeting of June 25, 2012
2. Presentation - Lutheran Senior Services of Dover, Inc. - Payment in Lieu of Taxes
(PILOT)
* 3. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - June 25, 2012
A. Review and Recommendation - Filling Critical Positions - Library Page (4) - Library
(Committee Recommended Approval of the Request to Fill the Four (4) Library Page
Positions, as Recommended by Staff)
B. FY 2013 Hiring Freeze and Recruitments
(Committee Recommended Removing the Hiring Freeze and Granting the City Manager
the Authority to Recruit for Vacant Positions Within the Confines of the Budget)
C. Reduced Rates for All-Electric Homes in December, January, and February
(Committee Recommended That the Proposal to Reduce Electric Rates for All-electric
Homes Be Referred to Staff for Cost Analysis and Review)
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Council Agenda - July 9, 2012 Page 2
* 4. Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Report - June 27, 2012
A. Request for Two (2) Hour Parking Designation - Gooden Avenue
(Committee Recommended Approval of the Request for a Two (2) Hour Parking
Designation on Gooden Avenue)
B. Update - Dover High School Construction
(Committee Recommended That City Council Send a Letter to the Delaware
Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Requesting the Installation of a Traffic Signal
at the East Entrance of the New Dover High School and Sidewalks on the North Side
of Route 8 in That Area)
5. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - July 9, 2012
(Except for the Following Time Sensitive Issue, the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee Report from July 9, 2012 Will Be Presented to Council During Their Regular
Meeting of July 23, 2012 for Review and Consideration)
A. Review of Grant Application - Disaster Recovery for Critical Infrastructure (DEMA)
* 6. Monthly Reports - May 2012
A. Budget Report
B. Chief of Police Report
C. City Assessor’s Report
D. City Manager’s Report
E. City Planner’s Report
F. Dover Fire Department Report
G. Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Report
7. Final Readings - Proposed Ordinances
The First Reading of the Following Proposed Ordinances was accomplished during
the Council Meeting of June 25, 2012. Copies of the proposed ordinances are
available at the entrance of the Council Chambers.
A. #2012-16 - Amendment to Chapter 114 - Vegetation, to Create a New Article III -
Bamboo
B. #2012-17 - Amending Chapter 26 - Businesses, Article I - In General, Section 26-1 -
Sale of Dangerous Substances
8. Council Members Announcements
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THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE 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 June 25, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Leary
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Russell, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza,
Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Koenig,
Mrs. Townshend, Fire Chief Fortney, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey
was also present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Leary declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mr. Richard Gardner, 233 Squawigm Road, indicated he is an employee of the City of Dover Electric
Department and read the following statement into the record:
The City of Dover may be the most affordable city to reside in the region. With a tax
rate of .3378 cents per hundred, Dover has been able to maintain the 14th lowest tax
rate out of the 20 towns and Cities in Kent County. Lower than Dover's would be
Woodside, Hartley, Viola, Houston, Kenton and Smyrna. The Dover Council has
been able to lower tax rates from .48 cent in 1984 to the present .3378 cent.
In 1984 Gas $1.20, Bread .79 cents.
Earlier this year the City Manager proposed a 1 penny tax increase along with an
increase in the trash fee. An additional charge that would help recover some of the
cost for rising landfill cost, but City Council opposed to any increases. In fact,
council stipulated that staff cut spending in the electric budget and pulled money
from electric rate stabilization fund that would assist in an electric rate reduction.
To balance the budget, 12 positions will be cut this year, employees will be asked to
pay for their healthcare, do to years of neglect to fund the $76 million deficit to
Other Employee Post Benefits (OPEB) and the City will borrow $633,300 from
electric reserves in addition to the already (8) eight million dollar to balance the
2013 budget.
The Dover Police Department is a full service police department that has one of the
highest clearance rates in the State of Delaware.
The City of Dover's Electric Department which is staffed by 42 employees (which is
down from 60 just a few years ago) has been recognized nationally for its excellent
reliability public power provider. Customers enjoy a response time of 28.56 minutes
and if your power is interrupted it would only likely be for an average of 38.21
minutes per year.
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In Dover you will find a state of the art Park and Recreational Facility with softball
and soccer fields along with a soon to be completed multi-million dollar library.
How long will the residents of the City of Dover be able to maintain this level of
expectation? The workforce that has built this City to this level of comfort is now
leaving. The golden handcuffs have been removed. The pensions are poor, the wages
have been frozen and now the benefits are being taking away. Thirty seven (37) well
qualified and experienced employees have left for employment elsewhere over the
past one (1) year.
The City Manager has said he is torn between representing the non-bargaining staff
and working for Council. What else are we to do?
Mr. Clay Hammond, 505 Troon Road, noted that there had been recent discussion regarding
economic development within the City and indicated his feeling that there was a need to expand the
scope of economic development. It was his opinion that parts of the historically black community
looked the same as they did in the 1970s. He explained his concern that the major players in
economic development have totally neglected the black community, which has the greatest need, and
and that this should be addressed. Since public funds are utilized for economic development and the
black community contributes to those funds, Mr. Hammond requested that the major players in this
regard begin to focus on the needs of this community. He noted that census data reflects that poverty
and economic disparity are greatest in the black community.
Pastor Gregory Gordon, 54 S. New Street, echoed Mr. Hammond’s concerns, noting that more than
1,000 skilled and unskilled laborers have come to work in the downtown area. He advised members
that he has been successful in employing over 300 people during the past year. He reiterated
concerns regarding work being conducted in the downtown area by out of town contractors. He
mentioned that there is a federal mandate that would benefit companies hiring individuals who have
been out of work for over six (6) months. Pastor Gordon suggested that if the contractors who are
working in the Fourth District hired individuals from that area, a difference could be made in the
City of Dover. He announced that a Block Party would be held on New Street on July 28, 2012 and
encouraged all members of Council to attend. He also announced that a town hall meeting would
be held on June 30, 2012 at Bible Way Temple Church and requested that members of Council
participate and let others know what is going on in the community and discuss jobs for the City.
The invocation was given by Councilwoman Russell, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Bonar and
unanimously carried.
Council President Leary noted that staff requested that Items #11 - Reappointments by Mayor Carey
and #12 - Appointments by Mayor Carey be considered by consent agenda.
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Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the consent agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Hutchison
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (BUDGET REVIEW) OF
MAY 22, 23, 30, AND JUNE 4, 2012
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Budget Review) of May 22, 23, 30, and
June 4, 2012 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Bonar, seconded by Mr. Hutchison
and bore the written approval of Mayor Carey.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2012
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 11, 2012 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Bonar, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and bore the written approval of
Mayor Carey.
PRESENTATION - DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY DONATION
Ms. Dorothy Snyder, President of the Dover Library Foundation, requested the opportunity for
representatives of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) to make comments.
Ms. Anne Germain, Chief Engineer with the DSWA, introduced Mr. Toby Ryan, a longstanding
member of the Board of Directors of the DSWA, and other employees of the DSWA:
Mr. Pat Canzano, CEO; Ms. Shelly Forcier, Human Resources Director; Mr. Rich Von Stetten,
Senior Manager of Statewide Recycling; Mr. Jim Davis and Mrs. Dottie Davis, retirees; and
Ms. Trudy Davis.
Ms. Germain stated that all were present to honor Mr. N. C. Vasuki, former CEO of the DSWA. She
presented a check in the amount of $2,500 to Mayor Carey and Ms. Marjorie Cyr, Library Director,
for the Dover Library Foundation in honor of Mr. Vasuki.
Mr. Vasuki relayed appreciation for the honor, as well as for the generosity of the DSWA and their
interest in the library. He noted that the contribution would be credited toward matching funds, and
that an additional $38,000 would now be needed in order to achieve the goal.
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 171 ORCHARD AVENUE, OWNED BY
WILLIAM W. JARMAN
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the Dangerous
Building Ordinance for property located at 171 Orchard Avenue, owned by Mr. William W. Jarman.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the property consisted of a one-story, wood-framed, single-family home. The dwelling was
condemned as unfit for human habitation on June 25, 2010 due to the degree of damage to the
structure from a fire that occurred on the night of June 24, 2010. Currently the structure was vacant
with no utilities and was in a serious state of disrepair. Mrs. Townshend provided a presentation of
the chronological history and the conditions of the house located at 171 Orchard Avenue
(Exhibit #1).
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Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this
property dangerous; 2) order the property repaired or demolished by July 25, 2012 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.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend stated that the address on file for Mr. Jarman was
the property address, where notices of the demolition and the public hearing were sent. She stated
that since staff has received confirmation for the mail delivery, there must be a forwarding order.
She noted that the only lien holder for this property was the Division of Revenue, and that staff had
received confirmation for the mail delivery for them as well.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak during the public hearing, Council President Leary declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Bonar moved that the structure located at 171 Orchard Avenue, owned by
William W. Jarman, be declared a dangerous building and subject to demolition, as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous
roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 488 NORTH EAST AVENUE, OWNED BY
JEFFREY E. GARRISON
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the Dangerous
Building Ordinance for property located at 488 North East Avenue, owned by
Mr. Jeffrey E. Garrison. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community
Development, advised members that the property consists of a one-story, wood-framed, single-family
home. The dwelling was condemned as unfit for human habitation due to no electrical service and
the amount of interior water damage caused from numerous roof leaks. The dwelling was vacated
in March of 2010 and is full of mold and mildew. Currently, the structure remains vacant, with no
utilities and in a serious state of disrepair. She advised members that the property is currently in the
foreclosure process with Wells Fargo. Mrs. Townshend provided a presentation of the chronological
history and the conditions of the house located at 488 North East Avenue (Exhibit #2).
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this
property dangerous; 2) order the property repaired or demolished by July 25, 2012 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.
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In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend indicated that although the property may not appear
to be in disrepair, there was roof damage which caused water damage in the interior. Without repair,
the property will continue to deteriorate. She also explained that there are concerns with the property
not being secured and that there have been several complaints from neighbors of people coming and
going from the building. She noted that staff typically enforces the dangerous building ordinance
for properties that are not secure, in addition to properties that have deteriorated.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that staff was contacted by Mr. Thomas Barnett, Attorney
representing Wells Fargo, who had indicated his client’s desire to make necessary repairs; however,
she noted that the matter had already been submitted for Council’s consideration at this time. She
indicated that staff would have no objections to allowing for repair. She noted that staff’s
recommendation provides for repairs and/or demolition to be accomplished by the owners/equitable
owners within 30 days and that it may be reasonable to extend this time to 60-90 days.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mrs. Townshend stated that the owner of record, according to tax records,
was Mr. Garrison and the address associated with the property owner was 488 North East Avenue.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Thomas Barnett, Attorney for Atlantic Law Group representing Wells Fargo, advised members
that 30 days would not be sufficient time to complete the work anticipated to be necessary to the
property. It was his opinion that the property is not as bad as portrayed, explaining that it was not
unfit for habitation or a danger to anyone but simply needed to be cleaned up. Wells Fargo was
willing to complete the work required and had already begun making improvements to the outside
and some work on the interior. He assured members that Wells Fargo was prepared to continue to
repair the property; however, he indicated that it could not be accomplished in 30 days. Mr. Barnett
advised members that he recently sold a property (outside of City limits) at a Sheriff’s sale for
$168,000 that was in much worse condition than the property at 488 North East Avenue.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Barnett stated that a timetable for completing the necessary work
had not yet been developed. He explained the need for Wells Fargo’s agent to meet with City staff
at the property to obtain a list of the repairs required. Until such time as that list was provided, he
stated that they were unable to provide a definite timetable for correcting the problems.
Mr. Perza noted that since Wells Fargo did not own the property, he understood that there may be
complications with Wells Fargo volunteering to spend money for improvements. It was his
experience that the foreclosure process could be very difficult and questioned if Wells Fargo was
willing to provide some type of note or financial assurance that the repairs would be made promptly.
Responding, Mr. Barnett stated that his presence at the meeting should serve as such commitment,
noting that Wells Fargo requested his attendance and was paying him a substantial fee for such
services. He also advised members that although he could not force Wells Fargo to do anything, City
Solicitor Rodriguez has known him for about 35 years and could vouch that when his word is given,
he backs it up. He reiterated that the desire of Wells Fargo was for the property to be in condition
for sale.
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As an attorney, Mr. Perza stated his knowledge that a bank will not commit financial resources until
a property is owned. Responding, Mr. Barnett indicated that monies have already been committed
by Wells Fargo for repairs to the property.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Barnett estimated that it would take approximately 60-90 days for the
foreclosure to be completed due to the mediation law that recently went into effect requiring clients
to file certain affidavits. He advised members that some clients are refusing to sign the affidavits;
however, he assured members that Wells Fargo is moving forward and executing such affidavits.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Barnett estimated that Mr. Garrison has been in default since early
2011. He stated that Wells Fargo was first made aware of squatters at the property early Friday
afternoon (June 22nd) and understands the concerns of neighbors regarding this matter. He stated that
the garage doors have been secured in an attempt to prevent squatters. He assured members that
Wells Fargo is attempting to address the issues.
Mr. Anderson relayed his objections to the property being demolished; however, he stated his
concurrence with staff’s concerns that the home was becoming dangerous due to the activity taking
place there and that it was becoming a threat and nuisance for the area. He questioned what
assurance could be provided that the property would remain secure. Responding, Mr. Barnett stated
that Wells Fargo would conduct a “drive by” once a month to protect their interest in the property.
With regard to the fees owed to the City, Mr. Barnett stated that he would need to discuss the issue
with Wells Fargo prior to responding; however, he noted his understanding that the City could not
force Wells Fargo to pay such fees.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Council President Leary declared the public hearing
closed.
Mrs. Russell moved that Wells Fargo be provided an extension for 90 days, at which time there
should be proof that they were making the necessary repairs, seconded by Mr. Hare. The motion
failed by a roll call vote of six (6) no, and three (3) yes (Mrs. Russell, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Leary).
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of staff’s recommendation and to give staff the flexibility to work
with Wells Fargo toward satisfying the needs and concerns relayed during the public hearing,
seconded by Mrs. Williams.
Mr. Bonar moved to table the matter for 120 days to provide Wells Fargo the opportunity to
proceed with the foreclosure action and, if at any time during this 120-day period City
inspectors were to find the property to be a hazard or find a continuing increase in hazardous
conditions, that staff be authorized to move forward with the demolition process. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried by a roll call vote of five (5) yes, and four (4) no
(Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, Mrs. Williams, and Mr. Hutchison).
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PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 827 TOWNSEND BOULEVARD (POOL), OWNED BY
JENNIFER E. BROWN
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the Dangerous
Building Ordinance for property located at 827 Townsend Boulevard, owned by
Ms. Jennifer E. Brown. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community
Development, stated that the property consisted of an oval, in-ground, concrete swimming pool. She
noted that currently the pool was not being maintained, not covered, and had stagnant water within
the pool, causing unsanitary conditions. Mrs. Townshend provided a presentation of the
chronological history and the conditions of the swimming pool located at 827 Townsend Boulevard
(Exhibit #3).
Mrs. Townshend advised members that a City Code Enforcement Officer spoke to someone at the
property (not the owners) earlier in the day, who stated that the owners expressed an interest in
making repairs; however, she stated that the property owners had not responded to previous
correspondence regarding the necessity for repairs. In addition, it was her recollection that the
property owners had indicated that they would not be able to make the required repairs.
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare the pool on this property dangerous; 2) order the
pool repaired or demolished by July 25, 2012 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk;
3) order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the pool if not completed by the
owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council; 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 pool 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.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Townshend stated that although there was fencing surrounding
the property, it was older and probably did not meet the current fencing requirements. With regard
to the water in the pool, Mrs. Townshend advised members that the water in the pool had just been
pumped out and that the water shown was due to the rainfall last night and is about 6 inches deep.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mrs. Townshend stated that, based on previous discussions with the
property owners, they were not going to be able to make the required repairs; however, the individual
who spoke with staff earlier in the day was a babysitter who indicated that the homeowners were
interested in making the repairs. The complaints made to the City regarding the pool were made by
the White Oak/Towne Point Civic Association.
Mrs. Townshend explained that the pool serves as a hole in the ground that allows rainwater to
accumulate and noted that the swimming pool is not functional. Responding to Mr. Perza,
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the Property Maintenance Code requires pools to be
operational and maintained in good repair. She stated that since the language is broad, staff refers
to the commentary for direction and that a large hole that is 8-9 feet deep becomes a matter of
concern.
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In response to Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Townshend stated that, in order to be compliant, the homeowner
would need to make the necessary repairs to the pump and have a working filtration system to the
pool. During the off-season, the homeowners should then drain the pool to a certain level and have
it adequately covered.
Although the action form indicated an estimated expense of $10,000, Mrs. Townshend stated that,
based on past experience, she anticipated demolition costs for the pool in the range of $5,000 to
$7,000.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open.
Ms. Jennifer Brown, owner of 827 Townsend Boulevard, brought evidence of the paper trail that was
created as a result of her efforts to get the pool in working condition. She advised members that she
acquired the property in July 2011 and was advised in January 2012 that the pool must be either
drained or covered. At that time, she paid the fine involved and had the pool emptied halfway. She
was later (in March 2012) advised, erroneously, that the water in the pool could not be kept at the
halfway level. At that time, she assured City staff that she would have the pool cleared and in
working order (pump was working) in two (2) weeks. Unfortunately, about a week afterward, there
was a thunderstorm and lightning struck the pump. She stated that she filed a claim for repairs to
the pump with her homeowners’ insurance company on March 17, 2012. On May 17, 2012, the
insurance company notified her that the insurance claim was denied. A week later, she contacted
a pool contractor and had the pool completely drained and the electrical panel repaired. Ms. Brown
stated that the contractor repaired the electrical panel; however, repairs to the motor and pump would
be handled by separate contractors (all issues are not handled by one contractor). She assured
members that the motor had been repaired by Dills Electric, and the electrical panel by another
company, and that the pool would be in working condition next week.
Responding to Council President Leary, Ms. Brown confirmed that the swimming pool would be
totally operational by July 25, 2012.
In response to Mr. Perza, Ms. Brown stated that she needed to have a pool cover custom made since
it is not a standard shape, which costs approximately $5,000.
Ms. Brown indicated that the property surrounding the pool includes a chain-link fence which is kept
locked; however, her children had left it unlocked on occasion.
There being no one else present wishing to speak during the public hearing, Council President Leary
declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Bonar moved that staff’s recommendation to declare the pool at 827 Townsend Boulevard
as dangerous be tabled for 30 days and, if at the end of that time sufficient progress has not
been made, as determined by the Inspections Department, that staff proceed with the
demolition. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS EXEMPTION REPORT - MAY 22, 2012
Council President Leary reminded members that the Board of Assessment Appeals Committee
Report was presented to City Council for consideration during their Regular Meeting of
June 11, 2012, at which time a motion was made for the Division of the Question. According to
Roberts Rules of Order, if there is an objection to Division of the Question, it must be processed as
a motion, it needs a second, it is not debatable, it is only amendable as to how the motion is divided,
and it needs a majority vote.
Mr. Anderson moved for the Division of the Question to allow for the consideration of each
item separately. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lynn and carried by roll call vote of eight
(8) yes and one (1) no (Council President Leary).
Union Missionary Baptist Church - Lot 8 Forest Street
Board recommended denial of the request for exemption for Union Missionary Baptist Church
(Location: Lot 8 Forest St. - ED05-076.11-01-09.00) in the amount of $30,600.
Mr. Anderson indicated that the property was legitimately owned by a non-profit organization, was
not used for investment or commercial purposes, was used at different times for the church ministry,
and was located adjacent to the church; therefore, he felt that the property should be granted tax
exemption.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Perza and
carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes, and three (3) no (Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Russell, and
Mr. Lynn).
Second Baptist Church - 136 South Queen Street
Board recommended denial of the request for exemption for Second Baptist Church (Location:
136 S. Queen St. - ED05-076.12-02-71.00) in the amount of $120,000.
Mr. Anderson indicated his feeling that the inspector’s report was severely in error and that the
property was not used for storage but was used for the ministry of the church (feeding children, etc.)
and maintaining church property.
Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the exemption request, seconded by Mr. Lynn and failed by
a roll call vote of six (6) no, and three (3) yes (Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Russell, and Mr. Lynn).
With no objections, Council President Leary declared a brief recess to allow for parliamentary
inquiry.
Meeting recessed at 8:28 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation to deny the request for exemption,
seconded by Mr. Bonar.
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Concurring with Mr. Anderson, Mr. Lynn noted that Mr. John Bagley, Jr., Pastor, Second Baptist
Church, had indicated that although the building was used for storage, it was also used for church
programs when monies were available.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Ms. Cheryl Russell, City Assessor, stated that the use of the building was
discussed during the hearing before the Board of Assessment Appeals and that Mr. Bagley had
indicated that it was sometimes used for other activities for the church. The Board had
recommended that Mr. Bagley contact the City’s Inspections and Planning Department to assure that
the building was up to Code in order to be used for other activities. She assured members that the
Board had indicated that once it was determined that the building was up to Code and those church
activities could be held at that location, the request for exemption could be made at that time.
Ms. Russell confirmed that if such programs were being run out of the building, staff would
recommend approval of the exemption. She stated that it appeared that the Board would have voted
favorably if the building was used for those purposes and was in conformance with Code to do so.
Mr. Hare felt that additional information regarding the use of the property and whether it was up to
Code for those uses was necessary prior to Council taking action on this matter.
Mr. Hare moved to table the request for exemption, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote.
Chapter 850 Vietnam Veterans of America - Lot 1549 Rear - Forrest Avenue
Board recommended approval of the request for exemption for Chapter 850 Vietnam Veterans of
America (Location: 1549 Rear Forrest Ave. - ED05-076.05-01-10.00) in the amount of $43,400.
Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Bonar
and carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes, one (1) no (Mr. Lynn), and one (1) abstention
(Mr. Perza).
EJB Inc. - (Serenity Place) 327 Martin Street
Board recommended approval of the request for exemption for EJB Inc. (Location: 327 Martin Street
- ED05-077.10-01-48.00) for 2011 and 2012 in the amount of $420,800 for 2011 and $114,700 for
2012 (Exemption Request for future undetermined $114,700 + improvement value).
Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Bonar
and carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes, one (1) no (Mr. Perza), and one (1) disqualified
(Mr. Lynn).
Mr. Lynn explained that his disqualification from voting was due to his involvement with a real
estate transaction related to this applicant.
House of Pride, Inc. - 16 North New Street
Board recommended denial of the request for exemption for the House of Pride Inc. (Location:
16 N. New Street - ED05-076.08-05-22.00) in the amount of $75,800.
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Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Hutchison
and carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes and one (1) no (Mrs. Russell).
House of Pride, Inc. - 102 South New Street
Board recommended denial of the request for exemption for the House of Pride (Location:
102 S. New Street - ED05-077.09-01-35.00) in the amount of $137,600.
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Bonar
and carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes and one (1) no (Mrs. Russell).
House of Pride, Inc. - 115 South New Street
Board recommended denial of the request for exemption for the House of Pride (Location:
115 S. New Street - ED05-077.09-01-43.00) in the amount of $186,900.
Mr. Anderson explained that the City has granted a tax exemption for the property located at
115 S. New Street for several years and that there have been no changes to the property whatsoever;
therefore, he indicated his disagreement with the Board of Assessment Appeals regarding this matter.
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Hare and
carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes and two (2) no (Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Russell).
The Board of Assessment Appeals Exemption Report of May 22, 2012 was accepted by unanimous
consent.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT -
JUNE 11, 2012
The Utility Committee met on June 11, 2012 with Chairwoman Russell presiding.
Proposed Amendment to 2011 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
Mrs. Tracey Harvey, Planner I, reminded members that the 2011 CDBG Action Plan included an
allocation in the amount of $60,081 for the City of Dover Streets Program to repave South New
Street. She noted that the funds had not been expended during the program year because of the need
to replace a water line before the repaving of the street. Since Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) regulations require expenditure of funds in a timely manner, she stated that it
would be feasible to reallocate the funding to other CDBG projects in order to ensure timely
expenditure.
Mrs. Harvey advised members that the Housing Rehabilitation Program incurred unexpected
expenses during the program year and additional environmental testing must be completed to bring
a home into compliance with HUD guidelines, at a projected cost of $2,500. In addition, a budget
request for a chair lift to be installed in Council Chambers would make Council Chambers compliant
with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and satisfy the HUD requirement for all City buildings
to be handicapped accessible. The cost estimate to install the chair lift in Council Chambers was
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$19,214, with an existing balance of $3,931.76 in the ADA line item account. Staff recommended
that $20,000 be allocated to cover any additional expenses that might be required to complete this
project.
Mrs. Harvey explained that the remaining balance of $37,581 would be divided among the FY 2012
CDBG projects, excluding public service projects which are capped at 15%, bringing the remainder
of projects close to their requested amounts, as follows:
CDBG FY2012 funded amounts Increase
Serenity Place $27,983 $ 2,017
Homeownership Assistance Program $30,000 $10,000
MHDC Homeowner Rehabilitation Program $40,000 $12,782
Elizabeth W. Murphey School $20,000 $12,782
Total $37,581
Staff recommended authorization to reallocate $60,081 in FY11 CDBG funding from the City of
Dover Streets Program to provide funding for the aforementioned projects.
The Committee recommended that staff be authorized to reallocate $60,081 in FY11 CDBG funding
from the City of Dover Streets Program to provide funding for the FY11 Housing Rehabilitation
Program, American Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to Council Chambers, and FY12
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, as presented.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Proposed Ordinance - #2012-13 - Amendment to Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5 -
Supplementary Regulations, Section 4 - Supplementary Sign Regulations
Mrs. Ann Marie Townsend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that in January 2012, staff began meeting with members of the business community to discuss
changes to the Zoning Ordinance. She stated that this group identified a number of areas where the
Zoning Ordinance created impediments to business. The top priority identified was the Sign
Regulations. She explained that since that time, monthly meetings have been held to work through
proposed revisions to the Sign Regulations. As a result of these efforts, a draft ordinance has been
developed that includes a combination of clarifications, simplification of the requirements, and
significant relaxation of the regulations currently in place.
Mrs. Townshend provided a brief summary of the proposed changes to the substance of the
regulation. She noted that the proposed ordinance was the result of detailed discussion about how
the regulations could be more business friendly, while still protecting the character of Dover and
avoiding sign clutter that could contribute to driver safety concerns. She assured members that there
were a number of concessions made by the Planning Office and the business representatives to
ensure that the product achieved this delicate balance.
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In response to Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Townshend explained that the regulations would be applicable for
any new sign permit and would not affect existing signs that may be non-compliant.
Staff recommended that Proposed Ordinance #2012-13 - Amendment to Appendix B - Zoning,
Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations, Section 4 - Supplementary Sign Regulations be forwarded
to City Council for First Reading on June 25, 2012, that a Public Hearing be set before the Planning
Commission on July 16, 2012, and that a Public Hearing and Final Reading be set before City
Council on August 13, 2012.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of
the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Proposed Ordinance - #2012-14 - Amendment to Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District
Regulations, Section 23 - Agricultural Zone (A)
Mrs. Ann Marie Townsend, Director of Planning and Community Development, presented members
with a proposed ordinance that would permit the sale of agricultural supplies and products, accessory
to the agricultural use, within the A Zone (Agricultural) in Dover.
Mr. Bonar advised members that the proposed ordinance was the result of a request of a constituent
who desired to open a farm pole building with existing office and warehouse space available for the
sales of agricultural products. The property was located on a farm that was currently within the
farmland preservation zone. It was anticipated that the business would generate no more than six (6)
to seven (7) vehicles per day.
Staff recommended that Proposed Ordinance #2012-14 - Amendment to Appendix B - Zoning,
Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 23 - Agricultural Zone (A) be forwarded to City Council for
First Reading on June 25, 2012, that a Public Hearing be set before the Planning Commission on
July 16, 2012, and that a Public Hearing and Final Reading be set before City Council on
August 13, 2012.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of
the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Proposed Ordinance #2012-15 - Amendment to Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District
Regulations, Section 9 - General Residence and Office Zone (RGO)
Mrs. Ann Marie Townsend, Director of Planning and Community Development, presented members
with a proposed ordinance that would remove the prohibition of alcohol sale in restaurants within
the RGO Zone (General Residence and Office). She explained that restaurants are a conditional use
in the RGO zone, subject to approval by the Planning Commission.
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Mr. Bonar advised members that the proposed ordinance was developed at the request of a
constituent who owns property known as the “Governors Club”, who would like to be permitted to
have alcohol sales in the establishment. He explained that the establishment was currently licensed
as a restaurant and was requesting to provide limited alcohol beverage sales on the premises only.
Responding to Mrs. Horsey, Mrs. Townshend explained that restaurants are permitted as a
conditional use in the RGO zone subject to a public hearing; however, alcoholic beverages are
currently prohibited. Other restaurants in the area that serve alcohol are within a different zoning
classification. She advised members that a public hearing would also be required in order to obtain
a liquor license; therefore, there would be ample opportunity for public comment.
Staff recommended that the Proposed Ordinance #2012-15 - Amendment to Appendix B - Zoning,
Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 9 - General Residence and Office Zone (RGO) be forwarded
to City Council for First Reading on June 25, 2012, that a Public Hearing be set before the Planning
Commission on July 16, 2012, and that a Public Hearing and Final Reading be set before City
Council on August 13, 2012.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of
the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Proposed Ordinance #2012-16 - Amendment to Chapter 114 - Vegetation, to Create a New
Article III - Bamboo
Mrs. Ann Marie Townsend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed a
proposed ordinance that would prohibit the planting or growing of bamboo in the City of Dover. She
indicated that it would also authorize the City to abate bamboo that has encroached onto adjacent
properties and public ways and charge the cost of this abatement to the property owner. She advised
members that bamboo is a highly invasive plant that spreads underground. Treating overgrowth of
bamboo under the current code requirements does not prevent the plant from invading adjacent
properties and the right-of-way. She noted that the only way to effectively control bamboo was to
remove it and that the proposed ordinance would allow the City to require removal of bamboo on
private property when it has spread. In addition, it would prohibit the planting of bamboo on private
property except under certain conditions and in accordance with practices that would prevent the
spreading thereof.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the proposed ordinance would prohibit the planting of
bamboo unless planted within a planter or if a steel barrier were installed that would prevent the
spreading of the bamboo underground. It would not affect bamboo that is currently in place unless
there is expansion and overgrowth of the bamboo that causes it to intrude into other properties.
Staff recommended that the proposed ordinance be forwarded to City Council for a First Reading
on June 25, 2012, and a Final Reading and action by City Council on July 9, 2012.
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The Committee recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2012-16 - Amendment to Chapter
114 - Vegetation, to Create a New Article III - Bamboo, as recommended by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of
the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
FY2013 - Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the Fiscal Year 2013 draft Capital Investment Plan for
Fiscal Year 2013 through Fiscal Year 2017.
Referring to the Dover Park - Roof Replacement Project for FY2013 in the amount of $30,000,
Mr. Koenig explained that staff has been contemplating whether or not the facility would continue
in the future. He stated that staff planned to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) after June 1, 2012
to determine if a third party, non-profit organization would be interested in renting and/or using the
facility. If there was such interest, staff would present a lease and allow Council to determine
whether they wished to keep the facility in operation through a third party. Should Council wish to
keep the facility in operation by the City, roof repairs would be necessary. If no interest was
expressed by a third party and the City had no interest in maintaining the facility, Mr. Koenig stated
that the $30,000 could be utilized to demolish the building and create open space for future
redevelopment.
Mrs. Russell stated her desire to maintain the Dover Park facility, explaining that there is a need for
the children who reside in this area and are not able to travel across town to use other facilities. She
indicated no objections to a third party using the facility as long as it is utilized for youth and/or
senior citizens.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Koenig stated that the $10,000 to be budgeted in FY2016 for Skate
Parks would be used to begin designs. Referring to the need for the Splash Pad, which is proposed
for FY2015 and FY2016, Mr. Anderson suggested the possibility moving the project forward to
begin prior to FY2015. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that the project was delayed due to lack of
funding in the General Fund.
Mr. Bonar suggested that staff investigate the possibility of obtaining grant monies and other
opportunities to help fund the Splash Pad project. In addition, he felt that the City should take steps
to clean Silver Lake and felt that there were funds available through the Federal Government. He
noted that such a project would include draining, excavation, capping, and allowing the Lake to
refill.
Noting that Mr. Zachery Carter, Parks and Recreation Director would be retiring, Mrs. Russell
relayed appreciation for his work and dedication to the youth in the community and wished him well
in his future endeavors.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the FY2013 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP).
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By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
UPDATES
The following updates were provided to members:
Planning and Funding for New Library
Mr. Zachery Carter, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that construction on the new Dover Public
Library remained on time and within budget. He reminded members that a $100,000 matching
challenge pledge donation was received and that, to date, the City needs to raise an additional
$44,000.
Within the next month, Mr. Carter stated that the parking lot should be paved and the Reading
Garden should be completed. He noted that the “green” roof is currently being installed and most
of the exterior and interior work has been completed.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the Update on Planning and Funding for the New
Library.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
CDBG Program
Mrs. Tracey Harvey, Planner I, reported on the Status of FY2011 CDBG Projects as of June 2012.
She assured members that staff has met the requirement for the expenditure of funds in a timely
manner and that grantees are continuing to draw down funds.
Housing and Recovery Act of 2008 Funds (Neighborhood Stabilization Fund)
Mrs. Tracey Harvey, Planner I, reviewed the Update on the Housing and Recovery Act of 2008
Funds (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) for Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
Dover Youth Advisory Committee
Mrs. Russell advised members that the Committee members have now graduated from high school
and are moving on to college. As a result, she noted that it would be necessary to appoint new
members; however, the president would continue to serve since she will be attending Delaware
Technical and Community College and had a desire to continue to serve.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 11, 2012
The Utility Committee met on June 11, 2012 with Chairman Bonar presiding.
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McKee Run Generating Station Industrial Wastewater Discharge System
Mr. Vince Scire, Manager of the McKee Run Generating Station, submitted a new Capital
Improvement Project - Industrial Waste Water Discharge System at McKee Run Generating Station
and Exceptions in Capital Outlay. He advised members that the project has been developed to
address a change in wastewater discharge requirements identified during an internal program audit
and that there are three (3) main items being addressed simultaneously, as follows:
1) In the Fall of 2011, during a program assessment, it was identified that the McKee Run
facility did not have metering in place for its sanitary wastewater discharge.
Additionally, it was identified that, due to changes in the Kent County code, the facility
needed to apply for an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit (IWDP). Based on both
these requirements, the facility needs to segregate its industrial and sanitary sewer
flows, meter both discharges, and sample the industrial flows per Kent County
requirements.
2) This project facilitates the diversion of the current National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater discharges at outfalls 004 and 005 to the Kent
County Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). During the same wastewater
assessment, and based on operational data supporting the decision to divert the flows,
the cooling tower blowdowns will be re-routed from the McKee Run stream, to the Kent
County sewer. Minimal additional work in the project scope has been required to make
this change which will provide regulatory and operational flexibility to the facility
during run times. The facility is at risk of not meeting the discharge parameters set forth
by the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) in Docket No. D-2009-014 CP-1.
After evaluating various methods to comply, it was determined that the Kent County
WWTP would be both willing and able to treat the cooling water discharge and this
could be added into the already required IWDP application. This would also alleviate
the need for the facility to conduct a thermal study of the discharge as required by the
DRBC in the above Docket, a study which would likely provide no value and cost in the
tens of thousands of dollars to conduct. In the past, due to the infrequent running of the
cooling towers, bacterial growth (enterococci) has been a NPDES permit limit of
concern and great care must be taken to both disinfect and circulate the cooling tower
water prior to discharge. Diverting this discharge to the sanitary sewer alleviates this
risk.
3) As the wastewater discharge is currently routed, a large amount of dilution water must
be sent to the cooling towers to maintain the discharge concentrations of Total
Dissolved Solids (TDS) to remain below permit limits as set by the DRBC. Based on
current data and calculations, and depending on the operating conditions, it is projected
that water consumption will increase between three (3) and 10 times to foster
compliance. Additionally, it has been projected that if Unit 3 was to be called to run for
an extended period of time, such as longer than one (1) week, the TDS parameter would
eventually rise to a level exceeding the permit limit, due to restrictions on how much
dilution water could be added. Permit non-compliance would be simply a matter of
when, not if, under an extended operating scenario. This increased water usage also
directly contradicts the efforts the facility has made to conserve water, especially in
times of drought, when the extended operating scenario would be most likely to occur.
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Mr. Scire reviewed a Presentation - McKee Run Industrial Wastewater System, Tie-In of the McKee
Run Industrial Wastewater Flow to the Kent County Sewer System and Elimination of the NPDES
Industrial Discharge Points, as well as the benefits to implementing this project. He advised
members that in the time since these needs were identified, an official application for an IWDP had
been submitted to Kent County and the permit was ready to finalize. The permit included an
exception, granted by Kent County Levy Court, to discharge the cooling water to the sanitary sewer.
The proposed permit also included language specific to the McKee Run site which would allow for
the operational flexibility needed to run the facility as required by the current demands placed on it.
Preliminary engineering had been completed for the overall industrial wastewater system changes,
and the site had been developing estimated project costs based on the best available information.
Mr. Scire reviewed the next steps to be taken involving this project. He noted that this was a new
project that was not identified or funded in the original 2012 Capital Budget. In order to support the
funding of the new project, he advised members that exceptions in the capital outlay for various
original projects had been identified which will provide the needed offset in funding, as follows:
Mr. Bonar noted that there was a notoriously long backorder time for parts for projects such as this
and questioned if the parts required were readily accessible and could be obtained in a timely
fashion. Responding, Mr. Scire stated that he anticipated the longest lead item would be
approximately four (4) to six (6) months.
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In response to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Scire indicated that stormwater discharges at the other outfalls
were related to wastewater discharge to the cooling towers at the station and that the limits associated
with these cooling towers were the concern. Clarifying, Mr. Brian Hoyt, Compliance Specialist,
explained that the cooling tower portion of those outfalls would be taken out of service and they
would be converted to general stormwater outfalls that are governed under the general permit in the
State of Delaware. This would result in four (4) outfalls with much less stringent stormwater
guidelines.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Scire felt assured that the requested changes to the Power Plant
Capital budget should not have an impact on any long-term CIPs.
The Committee recommended approval of the new Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for the Industrial
Waste Water Discharge System at the McKee Run Generating Station and the transfer of funding
from existing CIPs, as recommended by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Annual Engineering Consultant’s Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric
System - Fiscal Year 2011
Members were provided the Annual Engineering Consultants’s Report on the Operation and
Maintenance of the Electric System for Fiscal Year 2011, as prepared by Burns and McDonnell
Engineering Company, Inc.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that the report was required to fulfill
the City’s bond covenants. She reviewed the conclusion of the report (Page ES-6) which indicated
that the City’s power generation facilities were being operated and maintained in a manner consistent
with accepted electric utility practices in the United States.
Responding to Mr. Blakeman, Mrs. Mitchell stated that, to her knowledge, this is the only inspection
conducted. Elaborating, Mr. Vince Scire, Manager of the McKee Run Generating Station, indicated
that insurance representatives conduct inspections at least once per year and these inspections are
accomplished during the general overhaul period so that internal components can be inspected and
internal procedures and processes can be reviewed.
Mr. Blakeman noted that the report indicated that “the Electric Division has nine line crews to work
on the system. Four crews are responsible for overhead lines, four crews are responsible for
underground lines, and one crew is responsible for maintenance” and questioned if one (1) crew
was sufficient to maintain the system. Responding, Mr. Jeremy Johnson, Interim Electric Director,
stated that although there was only one (1) maintenance crew, the four (4) overhead crews were also
utilized for maintenance when necessary.
Noting that the report indicated that the majority of the four (4) overhead crews’ time was spent on
new construction, Mr. Blakeman questioned how much time is spent on maintenance. Responding,
Mr. Richard Gardner, Line Crew Superintendent, stated that the underground crews generally work
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on new construction building infrastructure, since most new construction is underground. He
advised members that the overhead crews work on new distribution upgrade projects; however, there
are times when they are needed and utilized for maintenance.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the Annual Engineering Consultant's Report on the
Operation and Maintenance of the Electric System for Fiscal Year 2011.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
FY 2013 Five-year Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, provided members with the draft FY2013 Five-Year Capital
Investment Plan (CIP) for the Public Utilities. He noted that these were the same projects that have
been presented and discussed by the Committee and Council during the past several months. In
addition to Fiscal Year 2012-2013, the Plan included Fiscal Years 2013-2017
In response to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Vince Scire, Manager of the McKee Run Generating Station,
confirmed that the photo provided for project EG1202 was incorrect, as it reflected the package
boiler and not the main boiler.
No further action was taken by the Committee.
Review of Utility Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (Electric and Water/Wastewater)
Members were provided a Project Tracking Report, as of April 30, 2012, for the Utility (Electric and
Water/Wastewater) Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP).
No further action was taken by the Committee.
Update - Garrison Oak Technical Park Project
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that the Garrison Oak Technical Park had been platted and
approved. The City was continuing to work with the Garrison Energy Center on finalizing
amendments to their lease, which is expected to be presented to the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee for their review and recommendation. He stated that the organization
was working on the preliminary authorization from the Planning Commission, noting that there were
several issues that needed to be addressed, such as performance standards, compliance with
stormwater management, etc. He stated that the Garrison Energy Center was also working through
air permitting with the State of Delaware.
Mr. Koenig indicated that the project was on track and the organization had apprised staff that they
were anticipating building permits to be obtained during the first part of 2013, with capacity into the
PJM grid in the summer of 2015.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig stated his understanding that Calpine and LS Power were
meeting last week to resolve their issues. He stated that if these concerns were not resolved, the City
would become involved with the matter; however, he advised members that they have committed
to work out their differences.
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Update - Green Energy Funding and Programming
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, noted that members had received an update on Green Energy
Funding and Programming and offered to respond to any questions.
Update - National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit
Referring to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit, Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and
Community Development, relayed appreciation to the generosity of the Wesley College
Environmental Sciences Program, which provided an intern during the school year who, she stated,
has been working for the City for 10 hours per week, at no charge, to help keep the City permit
compliant.
Mrs. Townshend noted that the City held two (2) Compost Workshops and that Drip Irrigation
Workshops would be held at the Public Assembly Room at the Dover Police Department on June 28
and June 30, 2012. She stated that the City was working on incorporating environmental
programming into the City’s Summer Day Camp Program. She stated that the progress the City has
made in this regard was due to the assistance provided by Wesley College.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
JUNE 11, 2012
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on June 11, 2012 with Chairman Lynn
presiding.
Review and Recommendation - Filling Critical Positions - Library Clerk II - Dover Public
Library
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed a request to fill a Library Clerk II position in the
Dover Public Library. He stated that it was anticipated that the individual selected would begin
employment on or about August 1, 2012. He reminded members that, as the opening of the new
Library approaches, it will be imperative that the City return to the previous staffing level of the
Library in order to maintain the current level of service. This position was previously budgeted and
has remained unfilled. Although it was not included in the FY12 budget, it has been included in the
FY13 budget. He estimated the budgetary impact for wages and benefits at $40,245.
The Committee recommended approval of the request to fill the position of Library Clerk II, as
recommended by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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Proposed 15% Healthcare Premium Cost Sharing Arrangement - Non-Bargaining Only
(Referred Back to Staff by City Council on May 29, 2012 for Further Evaluation)
During the Council Committee of the Whole Meeting on May 29, 2012, members considered a
proposal submitted by the City Manager for a 15% healthcare premium cost sharing arrangement for
non-bargaining employees. After much discussion, the Committee recommended that the proposal
be referred back to staff for further evaluation.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, read a memorandum dated June 7, 2012, from the City Manager
to Members of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee regarding Health Insurance
Premiums for Non-Bargaining Employees, as follows:
During the Council Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, a
motion was made to refer the issue of a 15% cost sharing contribution for all
non-bargaining employees back to the City Manager for further consideration.
Attached are eight (8) different cost sharing scenarios as described, as well as, the
estimated annualized savings to the City if the scenario were to be implemented for
non-bargaining employees:
1) HB81 $ 44,973
2) Premiums Based Upon First State Basic $ 46,547
3) Stepped Percentage (10, 15, 18 & 20) $ 58,057
4) Stepped Percentage (10, 15, 20 & 20) $ 60,170
5) 15% Across the Board (City Manager's Preferred Option) $ 66,559
6) Stepped Percentage (12, 15, 18 & 21) $ 66,724
7) Stepped Percentage (10, 15, 20 & 25) $ 66,835
8) Additional 15% to All Current Percentages $ 114,554
I also held a meeting on Monday, June 4, 2012 with a group of approximately
thirteen (13) non-bargaining employees to receive their ideas and feedback on the
City Manager's original 15% Across the Board proposal. Several revenue
generating proposals were put forth by staff that could be implemented to generate
additional revenue for the city. The employees also expressed a number of concerns
that I would like the opportunity to relay to the committee during a brief verbal
update to the committee on Monday night. I am therefore requesting a few minutes
at the podium to further express their concerns to the committee.
Mr. Koenig noted that members had received spreadsheets with details regarding the eight (8)
scenarios as well as the “Other Postemployment Benefit GASB 45 Actuarial Valuation,” which
indicated an unfunded Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB) liability for the City of Dover in the
amount of $76,393,013, as of June 30, 2012.
Mr. Koenig advised members that the ideas that employees had suggested as revenue-generating
proposals related to itinerant merchant licenses, rental and lodging fees, business license fees, open
gym fees, downtown banner fees, etc. Several of these fees, such as business licenses, had been
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brought before City Council in previous years and were not supported. As a result, it was his feeling
that staff could not present such revenue ideas to offset the unfunded liability costs. He reiterated
that the unfunded liability was a long-term issue that he was attempting to address through the cost
sharing proposal and that each employee has a vested interest in ensuring that the benefit will be
available in retirement.
Mr. Koenig stated that non-bargaining employees also relayed concerns about representation, since
they were not unionized. He explained his difficulty in representing both sides of the issue. He
indicated that the non-bargaining employees were concerned that they would become an isolated
group in this matter, and that the 15% cost-sharing would be implemented for them and not be
carried through to the unions. Mr. Koenig indicated that he could make no guarantees in this regard,
since his role was to make proposals rather than to act on them. Although his intent was to bring
forward proposals that would achieve the same scenario for union employees, he could not guarantee
their approval.
Mr. Koenig stated that concerns were also relayed by employees who were eligible or nearly eligible
for retirement that the City was “changing the game” near the end of their careers, and they
questioned if implementation of the proposal could be delayed for employees with significant years
of service. He explained the difficulty of implementing the proposal “fairly” since others would feel
that such a proposal was unfair. In addition, he stated that employees have brought up the possibility
of providing a phase-in for the proposal. He noted that when the State proposed HB81,
approximately 18 months prior notice was provided to employees that they would begin to pay for
health insurance. Mr. Koenig stated that, because of the timing of the budget and the expiration of
union contracts, he was unable to work with that type of horizon and reminded members that the
draft budget included a “tag line” for 15% healthcare cost sharing across the board, with a credit of
approximately $250,000 to the budget if approved. The credit for non-bargaining employees would
only be approximately $66,750. Therefore, he stated that the budget submitted to Council included
an assumption that on July 1, 2012, 15% healthcare sharing across the board would be implemented
for all four (4) of the employee groups (non-bargaining employees and all three (3) union groups).
As previously indicated, he explained he could not disclose the nature of collective bargaining
discussions or agreements. He also could not guarantee that all three (3) union contracts would be
signed by July 1, 2012.
Mr. Koenig stated that the non-bargaining employees also reminded him and wanted members of
Council to be aware that they received no step or Pay-for-Performance increases in FY12 and that
the current draft budget for FY13 did not allow for any non-bargaining increases.
At the request of Mrs. Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, Mr. Koenig advised members that, of the eight
(8) scenarios, only two (2) had been studied and analyzed by the City’s Actuary - Scenarios #1
(HB81) and #5 - 15% across the board. As such, he stated that these were the only two (2) options
that provided certainty regarding the City’s long-term liabilities. He noted that, over the past two
(2) years, the City had spent approximately $57,000 for the Actuary’s work for the Health Benefits
Committee to assist in determining which options would benefit the City’s long-term liabilities. He
reminded members that this was not a one-time budget concern but a long-term issue for the City.
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Mr. Koenig noted the receipt of several letters and other correspondence from various employees
which were submitted for consideration. He reminded members that, as the City Manager, he
represented employees, Council, rate payers, and taxpayers to the best of his ability, and as such, he
recommended the 15% across-the-board proposal. Mr. Koenig stated that this recommendation was
based on all information provided, including the independent administrative evaluation. He
considered this the option that would cause the least harm to the organization. He acknowledged
that employees receiving individual healthcare would be the most affected; however, he felt that this
was a fair proposal when viewed over the span of an employee’s career.
In response to Mr. Shevock, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, stated that the City follows
State guidelines, including the requirement of an affidavit regarding spousal coverage, and the
coverage that the City’s employees have is predicated on those forms being completed; therefore,
any change in coverage as a result of these forms was built into the budget. She was not aware of
the savings that this provided, if there were a savings, since this was already included in the budget.
Noting that the City pays 75% for dependent coverage and that dependent coverage for State
employees is paid 100% by the employee, Mr. Shevock questioned if the City had considered this
option. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that staff had considered this option; however, due to the
costs and the employees who would be affected (primarily those below mid-level management), it
was determined that some of the City’s lower paid employees would not be able to afford this
insurance.
Mr. Anderson relayed appreciation for the work staff had conducted on this matter and supported
the efforts to contain costs for the City. He questioned if the City should take a position before the
provisions of the union contracts were known, explaining his concerns regarding parity and fairness.
Responding, Mr. Koenig stated his desire to be fair and estimated that signed contracts with the
unions should be obtained by August or September, and possibly sooner. He indicated concern that
if the Committee were to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, this matter would be
considered by City Council on June 25, 2012, with a possible implementation date of July 1, 2012.
This would create an administrative problem for employees wishing to retire. Should members wish
to delay implementation until September 1, 2012 for current employees, he felt that this could be
handled administratively and would not affect the proposed budget. However, he suggested that
there be a caveat included that any new non-bargaining employees hired would be responsible for
the 15% cost sharing for healthcare costs.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig advised members that in discussions with other managers
throughout the State, it appeared that almost every municipality was unique, noting that some were
completely non-unionized, others did not offer any post-employment benefits, and others intermingle
health insurance with Workman’s Compensation insurance. As a result, it was difficult to obtain an
“apples to apples” comparison. He advised members that employees who were hired in recent years
from the private sector had indicated to him that even if required to pay the 15%, they would still be
paying less than they paid previously.
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Mr. Koenig noted that the Controller/Treasurer indicated that if HB81 were applied to all City
employees and retirees, this would be the best option for the City and would actually reduce
healthcare costs for some employees; however, staff has had a difficult time discussing this issue as
it pertains to retirees. He reminded members that one of the recommendations of the Health Benefits
Committee was for the City not to take action regarding retirees’ healthcare.
At the request of Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza stated that the report of the Salary and Benefits Compensation
Comparison Committee, which includes information comparing healthcare and retirement benefits
of various jurisdictions, had not yet been released. To his recollection, the comparison included
larger towns such as Newark, Wilmington, Middletown, Dover, Harrington, Smyrna, Lewes, etc.,
as well as the three (3) Delaware counties and the State of Delaware. He confirmed that there was
some form of cost sharing across the board; however, this varied by degree depending on the size
of the municipality. There was no consistent percentage or unified factor for cost sharing.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig confirmed that one year ago, the City’s budget reflected
a $3.4M shortfall. Over the past year, that deficit had been reduced to approximately $630,000 and
there has been a reduction of 12 employees. He advised members that the five (5) year projection
for the General Fund budget reflected a $2M deficit in FY14, which must be addressed by adjusting
the budget, gaining an increase in economic activity, cutting costs, or a combination of these
approaches.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Koenig stated that the scenario recommended by staff would have
no impact on current retirees. If the recommendation were approved for implementation on
July 1, 2012, employees who retired after that date would carry the 15% cost sharing into retirement.
Referring to Scenario #7, Mr. Bonar requested that the City Manager provide more detail and an
explanation of the stepped percentages which he stated varied between a financial contribution of
$58,057 and $66,835. Mr. Koenig explained that the steps were based on the percentage of
contribution; for example, on Spreadsheet #3, an employee with only “employee” coverage would
pay 10% of the premium for the plan selected, an employee with “child” coverage would pay 15%
of the premium for the plan selected, an employee with “spouse” coverage would pay 18% of the
premium for the plan selected, and an employee with “family” coverage would pay 20% of the
premium for the plan selected.
Mr. Bonar questioned if an analysis had been performed for a stepped cost sharing based on years
of service. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that such an analysis was not conducted, since he
personally had multiple years of service and he did not want his recommendation to be considered
self-serving. He advised members that there were 78 non-bargaining employees and, although staff
had the data to conduct such an analysis, they would have to bring the information forward at a later
time. Although he understood the position of the City Manager, Mr. Bonar indicated that it was the
role of staff to present recommendations and it was ultimately Council’s decision as to the final
action taken on matters. He felt that a stepped cost sharing based on years of service would be more
palatable.
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In response to Mr. Bonar’s suggestion, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reminded
members that entry-level employees, who are paid at a lower rate, would be hit hardest under such
a proposal. Although in most instances higher paid employees have been employed by the City the
longest, she noted this was not always the case, such as newly employed department heads.
Mr. Lynn opened the floor for public comment and reminded all that each individual was provided
three (3) minutes or less to speak. He requested that individuals refrain from duplicating comments
and suggested that, since some individuals would also be speaking later in the evening before City
Council, it might be appropriate to select a representative to speak.
Mrs. Patricia Virdin, 70 Peach Blossom Lane, Camden, (Police Department) stated that she had been
an employee of the City for over 20 years and read the following statement into the record:
My name is Patricia Virdin, I live at 70 Peach Blossom Lane in Camden. I have
been an employee of the city for over 20 years and I have the honor of working at the
Police Department.
At a prior council meeting, the city manager made the comment that he felt 92
dollars was not a significant amount. I beg to differ. At the current rate, nearly 6%
of my pension will go toward this new expense. And that is at TODAY’s rate of 92
dollars per month. We all know that the cost will go up. Combined with the lack of
pay increases for the past two years, I fully expect this new expense to wipe out more
than 10% of my pension. I hardly call that insignificant. As I am coming towards
the end of my career, I have had no time to adequately plan for this expense.
My husband is also a city employee, so this measure hits my family doubly hard.
However, if this proposal is implemented on my husband’s salary, it will be because
the FOP negotiated, voted, and agreed to it. As a non-bargaining employee, I have
not been afforded that opportunity. All I have – the only thing I have – is a city
handbook that was issued to me upon my hire in 1992. This handbook has 11
chapters that cover both my responsibility to the city and the city’s responsibility to
me. Clearly stated in Article 9 is the fact that the city will pay 100% of an
employee’s healthcare and will continue to do so for retirees.
If, as the city manager believes, the handbook is simply a “guideline” and the city
is not required to abide by the statements therein, it seems to follow that the
employees who are not otherwise governed by a union contract cannot be required
to adhere to the policies in the handbook. Policies governing such things as
absences, use of city equipment, outside employment, personal conduct, disciplinary
actions, and so on, would be useless.
Although morale among employees is at a record low, the non-bargaining employees
are united and more organized than I have ever known. I stand with my 77 non-
bargaining co-workers to ask that you abide by the city handbook and implement this
policy on new hires only. We have honored and abided by the terms of this handbook
for our entire careers; we ask that you do the same.
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Mr. Dave Truax, 35 Upland Avenue, Dover, (Fire Marshal’s Office) stated his frustration that
previous action by Council approved additional monies to be given to organizations and for
providing cameras downtown, etc., and Council transferred funds to accommodate these expenses;
however, never addressed the $630,000 budget deficit. He requested that members consider the
possibility of funding the $66,000 that would be acquired by implementing the City Manager’s
recommendation, in a way similar to what has been done for others. This would provide everyone
an additional year to consider and prepare for such a change and to know the results of contract
negotiations. He expressed confidence that the City Manager and Council would take the
appropriate action. He indicated that he had been an employee for 22 years and stated his hope that
there would be no change to his healthcare benefits.
Mr. Paul Bernat, 185 Captain Davis Drive, Camden, (Police Department) read the following
statement into the record:
Good evening, my name is Paul Bernat and I reside at 185 Captain Davis Dr.,
Camden, Delaware. I am the Deputy Chief of Police for the Dover Police
Department. I have been a loyal City employee for the past 23 years. I am standing
before you this evening asking you not to lessen my health benefits.
I was promoted to the rank of Major in April of 2010. With my promotion I left the
FOP Union and became part of the non-bargaining group of the City, which is
predominately management. In fiscal year 2012 all of the Unions received raises.
The non-bargaining group did not receive a raise and are not receiving raises again
this year. The three City Unions are currently in contract negotiations and are in the
bargaining process. The Unions will receive “something” in exchange for the 15%
healthcare cost sharing.
Last year around this time I contacted the Public Employment Relations Board
(PERB) and began the process to join the FOP. I later withdrew my application,
after Chief Hosfelt requested I do so. Chief Hosfelt felt confident that the City
Council will do the right thing and take care of the non-bargaining employees. Little
did I know that ten months later the City Manager would propose in the City budget
that the non-bargaining group pay 15% towards their healthcare.
I also need to mention that I attended all of the Salary and Benefits Compensation
Comparison Committee meetings and was disappointed when my salary was called
out as “above the maximum for the pay grade”. I looked into it further and
discovered that the pay information that was provided to the committee from the City
was the “2008 MAG” study. It is not reasonable to compare 2008 wages to 2012
wages.
In my 23 year career I have never felt as unappreciated as I do now. I feel that
Council has the mind set that city employees are merely an expense and do not
contribute to the excellent service that is provided to your constituents.
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I do understand that the growing trend is to reduce government employees’ benefits.
However, I believe any lessening of benefits should apply to new hires or take effect
in ten years for tenured employees. Currently the City has several employees that
are at the 20 year mark and will retire within the next ten years. It is imperative that
the City not lose all of the knowledge and expertise from tenured employees.
Lessening current employees benefits are causing good employees to retire early.
This is causing the City to pay retirement benefits and new employee benefits as well.
In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that the non-bargaining employees did not
receive a raise last year, when Union employees did. The proposed 15% healthcare
cost share would only save the City a nominal amount but will continue to affect
employees in their retirement for the rest of their lives. Thank you for your time and
much needed support.
Mrs. Nancy Swaggard, 2629 Farm Lane, Camden Wyoming, (Customer Service Department) stated
she was an 18 year employee who had taken a non-bargaining position approximately six (6) years
ago. She advised members that when she first took the position, she had five (5) employees and now
has two (2), with the same amount of normal work to perform and additional responsibilities
transferred from other departments that have also been shorted employees. She assured members
that staff was doing the best they could and that having benefits taken away only hurts. Mrs.
Swaggard noted that, taking her salary into consideration and the 15% healthcare costs, her
employees would actually be making more money than she would receive as their supervisor. She
indicated that there were others in the same situation and relayed concern that this could affect their
hard work and will to do a good job. She requested that all non-bargaining employees in attendance
stand united and be recognized (City Clerk’s Office Note: There were approximately 18 individuals
who stood.)
Ms. Carolyn Courtney, 24 Lamplighter Lane, Dover (Parks and Recreation Department) advised
members that she was born and raised in the City of Dover and had worked for the Parks and
Recreation Department for over 11½ years. As a taxpayer, she felt that the City provides excellent
services, parks, facilities, flowers, clean streets, etc., and stated that residents are able to put out
almost anything for the trash to be picked up by the City. She noted that other jurisdictions do not
have such services; however, their residents pay much higher taxes. She relayed no objections to
a slight tax increase to continue to pay for the services and noted the benefit of “writing off” taxes
on income tax returns. As an employee, Ms. Courtney relayed concerns regarding the lack of pay
raises and reminded members that the last time a raise was provided, the City instituted furlough
days; therefore, there was no pay raise realized. She noted that members of Council have continued
to fund events, festivals, and downtown economic development; however, they are unable to fund
the City’s obligation to employees as reflected in the Employee Handbook. She explained that
employees were hired with the understanding that the Employee Handbook reflected the employee’s
benefit package. She stated that although she has had opportunities to work in the private sector at
a much higher salary since being employed with the City, she declined and remained employed by
the City due to the benefit package. She requested that members consider the effect their decision
would have on those employees who are and have been dedicated.
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Mr. Paul Cookson, 233 Hibiscus Terrace, Magnolia, (Police Department) read the following
statement into the record:
My name is Paul Cookson. I reside at 233 Hibiscus Terrace, in Magnolia. I have
been a loyal and dedicated employee, working in the Police Department, for over 20
years.
My employment with the City had a unique start, and I feel that I had a part in
starting something meaningful. In 1991, while finishing my Bachelors Degree in
Law Enforcement Administration at Western Illinois University, I was required to
complete an internship with an agency of my choice for a full semester. I contacted
several police departments here in Delaware to see if they would take me. One of
those agencies was Dover PD. The chief at the time, Chief Hutchison, explained to
me that Dover had never received any prior intern requests. Nevertheless, I must
have done something right since he offered to work with me. I don’t know if Chief
Hutchison knew at the time that I had contacted several other agencies: Rehoboth
Beach PD, and the Department of Natural Resources. Both of those agencies had
offered me a paid internship in an enforcement officer capacity. Dover’s internship
was offered with no pay; only for the experience. In considering the possibility that
my internship could lead to future employment, I took into consideration the
organizations and what they had to offer. The paid positions would most likely lead
to permanent police officer positions. However, I saw a good thing with Dover and
its excellent benefits and that is what I chose.
My 16 weeks of experience working with the various units paid off, as I was hired the
following year in the communications center. The rest is history. Dover still takes
on interns to this day.
My point here is not about my internship, only that I had a choice of where to
conduct it. The benefits offered by prospective future employment played a big part
in my decision. When I picked Dover I felt that I made the right choice and would
be working for an organization I could trust, and retire securely with the benefits
outlined for me. I am sure there are many similar stories from those behind me that
will not have the chance to be heard tonight.
Every employee regardless of position is an important part of this organization.
Your non-bargaining employees, from middle-management right up to department
heads, are what hold everything together. They are your longest serving and most
experienced employees. They are your foundation. If they cannot trust their
employer, that foundation is undermined. When a foundation is not sound, neither
is what is above it. You MUST honor what was offered to your employees when they
came on board, and stop putting the burden of financial woes on their shoulders. If
you do not, you will be setting a precedence that will surely be weighed by your
future foundation.
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Ms. Diane Glenn, 218 Northdown Drive, Dover, (Police Department) noted that at a recent Council
meeting, members approved, with little to no resistence, an amended budget that included
transferring $600,000 from the Electric Department’s Reserve to offset the deficit. She was excited
that money was found at a time when employees were advised that cuts and extreme measures would
need to be taken. All the while, she thought the $600,000 eliminated the need for a healthcare cost
share with non-bargaining employees. Although these funds did not offset the $66,000 necessary
to eliminate the need for a healthcare cost share, the necessary funds were found for the continuation
of two (2) City festivals for the next fiscal year. At this point, she felt that members of Council must
feel that these two (2) festivals are more important to them than the non-bargaining employees. She
felt that Council had the opportunity to transfer the necessary $66,000 but chose to fund the festivals
only. Mrs. Glenn indicated her understanding for the need to “tighten the purse strings” and forego
a pay raise and have furlough days; however, the healthcare cost share would result in a decrease in
salary. She advised members that she is a single mother and moved to Dover 19 years ago to take
the job with the City and has no family in the area. She explained that the benefits offered by the
City lured her to make the move. She requested that City Council and the City Manager work
together to develop a proposal that would not include an attempt to “balance the budget on the backs
of the employees.”
Ms. Christina Kober, 343 Orchard Grove Drive, Camden, (Police Department) advised members that
she has been a loyal and dedicated employee for 23 years and would be eligible for retirement in only
two (2) years. She reminded members that non-bargaining employees did not receive a pay increase
last year or this year. She stated that non-bargaining employees have no rights to negotiate benefits,
which were promised during employment and into retirement. It was her understanding that the
Employee Handbook, approved by City Council, was equivalent to a contract. She trusted and hoped
that members of Council would honor those written agreements. She felt it was clear and evident
that the financial impact for non-bargaining employees was a genuine hardship and a severe blow
to employee morale that may not be reversible. Ms. Kober requested that members honor the written
promise (or agreement), as stated in the Employee Handbook, that the City would pay 100% of each
full-time, regular employee’s individual coverage and eliminate healthcare premium cost sharing for
non-bargaining employees.
Ms. Robin Adkins, 27 Waterwheel Circle, (Police Department) indicated that she had been employed
with the City of Dover Police Department for almost 13 years. In addition to the issues previously
discussed, she stated her concern that non-bargaining employees do not have the ability to negotiate
for any benefit changes, salaries, etc. She reminded members that bargaining employees receive step
increases as well as promotions and that there are no step increases or automatic increases built into
the non-bargaining employees’ pay scale. She indicated that there was no set schedule after
retirement; therefore, as healthcare costs increase, the retirement pay for retired non-bargaining
employees would continue to decrease. Ms. Adkins advised members that one (1) of the main
reasons for selecting the City’s employment was the benefit package. She encouraged members to
consider the concerns relayed in making their decision regarding this matter.
Mr. Anderson felt that it was essential for members of Council to be provided with information
regarding long-term healthcare costs; however, he noted that it was necessary for immediate action
to be taken at this time. He explained that Scenario #2 would provide the employee the choice to
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maintain a 100% premium for basic coverage and if additional coverage were desired, the employee
could pay more. This would address the concerns of those who could not afford cost sharing and,
at the same time, save the City a substantial amount of money.
The Committee recommended approval of employee cost sharing of health insurance premiums for
non-bargaining employees based upon Scenario #2 - Premiums Based Upon First State Basic, to be
effective July 1, 2012.
Mr. Bonar advised members and those in attendance that he departed the meeting during the public
comment period to make some telephone calls regarding healthcare premiums. Based on these three
(3) calls, he discovered that monthly premiums for health insurance ranged from a $96 contribution
to a $274 contribution. He noted that the $274 monthly contribution in the private sector also
included a $10,000 deductible on health insurance premiums. He suggested that this information
provided an indication of how the City compared to the private sector.
Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Bonar.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, referred to a joint memorandum submitted by the
Controller/Treasurer and himself (Exhibit #4) and read the following paragraphs:
The City Manager and I have discussed the proposal for non-bargaining health care
cost sharing that was approved by the Legislative, Finance, & Administration
Committee. We have some concerns. One concern is approving a different
calculation method for the non-bargaining group will lead to having four different
methods for all groups of employees. This will add cost and inefficiencies into our
already complex payroll processes. Another concern is that this methodology was
not chosen by the Health Benefits Committee for the Actuary to analyze. Therefore,
we have no data to understand the long-term effects of this proposal.
In order to provide relief to the employees with the greatest financial impact, those
with individual coverage, we would like to propose for Fiscal Year 2013 these
employees contribute 9.5% with the 15% starting in Fiscal Year 2014. Anyone who
retires July 1, 2012 or later would retire with the 15% employee contribution. This
should help to address any concerns of a large exodus of employees. This proposal
will also keep to the City Manager's original recommendation which we have the
data for the long-term financial effects by our Actuary. Attached is the revised cost
analysis which equates to an additional budgetary requirement of $20,168 for all
non-bargaining employees.
Mr. Koenig noted that the 9.5% proposal for FY2013 would impact employee coverage by requiring
an additional premium of $58.86 per month. He reiterated that this has been a difficult issue that has
been discussed and debated at length at various levels. Mr. Koenig stated that staff attempted to
standardize the recommendation across the budget, which has been difficult since there are multiple
union groups; however, considering the long-term financial impact for the City and administrative
reasons, staff supported the phasing-in of the 15% healthcare premium cost sharing arrangement over
a two (2) year period.
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In response to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig clarified that the 9.5% proposal was only for the
“employee only” coverage and that all other coverages (child, spouse, and family) would be 15%
across the board. The $20,000 gap that would be created would be across all funds; therefore, staff
felt that the cost differential could be absorbed through the year over those three (3) funds by
attrition, reduced spending for supplies, etc.
Mr. Lynn relayed concerns with taking action regarding this matter at this time, advising members
that the non-bargaining group has filed a petition with PERB. He indicated his reluctance to take
any action that would be adverse to the non-bargaining group while they have a petition pending with
PERB to be recognized as a union.
Mr. Anderson noted that this was a very serious issue and that most have recognized that long-term
healthcare is a great driving factor. He stated his wish that the Health Benefits Committee had
scored this particular option; however, he noted that another option was scored that mirrors the State
(equivalent to HB 81) and was very similar to the proposal. He felt that this option addressed the
concerns of the Finance Department, maintained the minimum healthcare 100%, and addressed the
long-term costs of this issue. If the City made a change in this regard, he felt that this would be the
option to choose.
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the recommendation presented by the City Manager and
Controller/Treasurer and detailed in the memorandum dated June 21, 2012 (see Exhibit #4).
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes and
one (1) no (Mr. Lynn).
Proposed Ordinance #2012-10 - Amending Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 -
Denial of Permits or Approvals for Failure to Comply with Requirements for Payment,
Actions, or Filings (Clean Hands) with CA-#1 through #4 (Referred to Committee by City
Council on May 14, 2012; Deferred by Council Committee of the Whole on May 29, 2012)
During the Annual Council Meeting of May 14, 2012, members referred CA-#1 through CA-#4
to Proposed Ordinance #2012-10 to the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
for their review and recommendation. During the Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of
May 29, 2012, consideration of Proposed Ordinance #2012-10 amending Chapter 1 - General
Provisions, Section 1-13 - Denial of Permits or Approvals for Failure to Comply with Requirements
for Payment, Actions, or Filings (Clean Hands) was deferred due to time constraints.
Mr. Anderson stated that, after speaking with Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and
Community Development, regarding CA-#1, he no longer wished to make these changes at this time
and provided an overview, including a narrative, of CA-#2 through CA-#4, as follows:
CA-#2 - The proposed language would ensure that the inclusion of owners and/or
members of corporations would apply to owners of a one-half or greater
interest in the said corporation. It would ensure that members of
non-profit boards and other minority owners in corporations would not
be denied services or permits due to the delinquencies of that corporation.
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Mr. Perza questioned how the City would be able to determine owners of a one-half or greater
interest since LLC’s and corporations are private entities and the percentages of ownership would
not be known. Responding, Mrs. Townshend explained that it was staff’s intent that if a corporation
applied for a permit or site plan, a disclosure form would be required listing the owners above the
specified threshold as of the date of application.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend confirmed that homeowners wishing to rent properties
were required to obtain a permit; however, owners of commercial buildings were not required to
obtain a permit to rent to another business or entity.
The Committee recommended adoption of CA-#2 to proposed Ordinance #2012-10.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
CA-#3 - The proposed language would allow for persons to serve on city
committees, commissions, or boards, even if they are responsible for
delinquencies or code violations; however, it requires that the city clerk
inform the city council president of such delinquencies or violations and
that an executive session of council be held to discuss such delinquencies
or violations.
The Committee recommended adoption of CA-#3 to proposed Ordinance #2012-10.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
CA-#4 - The proposed language would add an appeal to city council for applicants
aggrieved by the decision of the city manager.
The Committee recommended adoption of CA-#4 to proposed Ordinance #2012-10.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
The Committee recommended adoption of proposed Ordinance #2012-10, as amended to include
CA#2, CA#3, and CA#4.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of
the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
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Proposed Ordinance #2012-17 - Amending Chapter 26 - Businesses, Article I - In General,
Section 26-1 - Sale of Dangerous Substances
Members reviewed proposed Ordinance #2012-17 - Chapter 26 - Businesses, Article I - In General,
Section 26-1 - Sale of Dangerous Substances. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning
and Community Development, explained that the proposed ordinance was developed in response to
the chemical industry moving faster than staff’s ability to present code amendments. As a result, she
stated that the proposed ordinance would amend the City Code regarding sale of Bath Salts to refer
to Delaware Code, Title 16, Chapter 47, as it relates to Schedule 1 Controlled Substances, rather than
listing the prohibited substances by name. It would also amend the penalties to declare any
businesses that sells such substances a public nuisance and refers to license revocation through
summary action.
Mr. Lynn commended staff for taking immediate action to address the epidemic occurring with bath
salts.
Mr. Anderson relayed concern that the proposed ordinance could affect potential legislation dealing
with medicinal marijuana, the use of which he felt would be appropriate.
The Committee recommended adoption of proposed Ordinance #2012-17.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of
the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Elimination of Pay for Performance
Mr. Hutchison questioned if the Pay for Performance policy identified the value of each and every
job and a recommendation for entry-level, midpoint, and maximum salary for every employee.
Responding, Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that the Pay for Performance policy currently
includes a salary table that states a minimum, midpoint, and maximum. This was the salary scale
that was in place for Fiscal Year 2008. He stated that there is a scale that considers every position
in the City, puts it on a grade, and provides a pay “band.” This was the table that was presented to
the Salary and Benefits Committee.
Mr. Hutchison questioned how the salaries for certain employees could become inconsistent with
the policy. Mr. Koenig explained his understanding that, under the previous City Manager, the
annual budget included a section called Pay for Performance, which included a matrix that provided
a score. In addition, there was a page that included the existing salary scale and a proposed salary
scale. For several years, he stated that City Council adopted the matrix but never adopted the new
salary scale (which included a cost of living increase for the entire scale). He explained that this was
the reason several positions that were identified in the Salary and Benefits Committee were beyond
the scale, because the scale itself did not move forward as the raises were earned.
Based on this information, Mr. Hutchison noted the need for fairness and the need to identify each
employee’s value and to develop a salary scale. He suggested that staff consider the use of bonuses
rather than salary increases. He felt that Council, along with the help of the City Manager, must “get
a handle” on this matter for the future.
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In addition to concurring with Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Anderson relayed concern that there were
employees who received raises based upon factors that had very little to do with the core
performance of their jobs. He noted that job descriptions did not match the actual job
responsibilities and the Pay for Performance system seemed to slide based on the favor of the
evaluator more than job performance. As such, he felt that the City should rework the Pay for
Performance system. He indicated that he was not opposed to the concept of pay for performance,
but that the current system was irrevocably broken, should be discarded, and a totally new system
developed.
Mr. Hutchison requested, if members decide to move forward with the development of a new system,
that this be accomplished by City staff (a management team).
Mrs. Russell advised members that she served as a president and chief shop steward for over 25
years and had never believed in pay for performance, feeling that it generates unfairness.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend that the current Pay for Performance system to be eliminated
effective July 1, 2012, seconded by Mr. Hare.
Mr. Shevock relayed concern with eliminating a system if there were no system to replace it,
explaining that this could potentially cause chaos for the City Manager.
Mr. Hutchison requested that the motion be amended to request the City Manager to develop a
recommendation and allow for the Pay for Performance System to remain in place until such time
as a new system is in place.
Mr. Bonar suggested that the City Manager be provided a specific date, such as August 1, 2012, as
a set date to submit a recommendation in order to ensure a timely response, and that members of
Council be included in the discussion with the City Manager, as well as the Human Resources staff.
Disagreeing, Mrs. Russell requested that staff be provided ample time to develop a recommendation
due to the importance of the issue and its effect on employee salaries, noting that this would not
affect the current budget.
The Committee recommended that the Pay for Performance be eliminated effective upon the
approval of a new system to be brought forth by the City Manager and staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Reduced Rates for All-Electric Homes in December, January, and February (Requested by
Ted George During Open Forum at City Council)
Due to time constraints, this item was deferred until the next meeting.
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Mr. Lynn moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
Report, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
FOP LABOR CONTRACT AGREEMENT
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, introduced Mr. Glenn Mandalas, Counsel and Chief Negotiator for
the City for the FOP Agreement.
Mr. Mandalas, Baird & Mandalas, LLC, of Dover, commended the professionalism and work of the
City staff who served on the negotiating team, including Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager;
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer; Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Human Resources Director; and
Mr. James Hosfelt, Chief of Police. He also commended the members of the FOP’s negotiating team
who, although not always in agreement, conducted themselves in a very professional manner. He
advised members that both teams had a goal of reaching an agreement outside of the mediation and
arbitration process.
Mr. Mandalas noted that the nation has a changed economy, which is dimming, and this has caught
up to the City with decreased revenues and increased cost; yet the expectations of City residents is
for services to remain at a high standard, creating a need for the City to do more with less. He
reminded members that the City’s negotiating team was charged with obtaining an agreement that
would realize a reduction in total compensation. Mr. Mandalas provided a summary of the FOP
Agreement (Exhibit #5), and reminded members that this matter was detailed during a recent
executive session.
Mr. Mandalas indicated that the Agreement was ratified by the FOP, and the City’s negotiating team
recommended that City Council also approve the FOP Agreement. Once approval was obtained, he
stated that the Agreement would be finalized and executed. He indicated that the City’s Police Force
is a high caliber organization that deserved to be adequately compensated. It was felt that the
proposed FOP Agreement met those needs, as well as the City’s needs.
Several members complimented both the City and FOP negotiating teams and relayed appreciation
for their hard work and commitment.
Mr. Lynn moved that City Council ratify the FOP Agreement and authorize the City Manager
to execute the same on behalf of the City, seconded by Mr. Bonar and carried by a unanimous
roll call vote.
EVALUATION OF BIDS - CITY HALL GENERATOR (DEMA GRANT)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that staff solicited proposals for the purchase of
a generator for City Hall through a Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) grant.
Nine (9) bids were received and were evaluated based on specifications, lead time, and installation.
The lowest bid had a 12-16 week lead time, which resulted in the completion date falling outside the
DEMA grant requirement. Any portion of the project completed after the DEMA deadline would
not be reimbursed by the grant. Staff contacted the lowest bidder to confirm that the delivery dates
were firm. The response was that the dates were the best that they could do. In addition to the
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timeline issue, the lowest bidder proposed a generator that was physically larger than the generator
specified. This resulted in reduced clearance, which decreased maintenance and operational safety.
The second lowest bidder proposed the generator specified by staff, at a cost of $82,600, and met the
DEMA deadline requirements. Mr. Koenig noted that this proposal was within the DEMA grant
award amount of $93,000.
Staff recommended that the City purchase the 200KW generator from Cahill Contracting Inc. for
$82,600, to include installation and a five (5) year warranty. It was noted that the information
submitted on the Action Form incorrectly indicated an amount of $84,400 rather than $82,600 (as
listed on the bid tabulation).
Mrs. Williams moved for approval of staff’s recommendation to authorize the purchase of a
200KW generator from Cahill Contracting Inc., in the amount of $82,600, to include
installation and a five (5) year warranty. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bonar and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote.
SETTING OF ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013
Members were advised that, as approved by City Council on February 13, 2012, Burns & McDonnell
updated the 2008 Cost of Service Study for the Electric Revenue Fund. The study was completed
in light of the City’s reduced cost of current and forecasted power supply and presented to City
Council on May 29, 2012. Staff provided members with the revised rates and tariffs for
implementation on July 1, 2012. It was noted that these rates were forecasted to cover the years
FY13, FY14 and FY15. In implementing these rates, the City would 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 would put the
Electric Revenue Fund back to the policy requirement at the end of the third year.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, read a brief conclusion included in correspondence from
Mr. Ted Kelly, Principal, Burns & McDonnell, to Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, as
follows:
Due mainly to the reduction in purchased power costs for the last two fiscal years,
the Electric Division's projected annual cash flows resulted in over recovery of
electric rate revenue. To help curb the over recovery, the City employed a PPA
which is in use today. The Electric Division financial forecast projects the continued
decline of annual purchased power costs through FY 2015. This Study was
conducted to eliminate the over collection of retail electric rate revenues, as well as
use of the PPA in order to recover rate revenue in a fair and equitable fashion. To
meet these goals, the forecast was reviewed, a cost-of-service analysis was
conducted, and revised retail rates were developed and are proposed. The
implementation of the revised retail rates on July 1, 2012 will help the Electric
Division meet its annual revenue requirements and debt service covenants without
the over collection of retail rate revenue.
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We appreciate the opportunity to work with the City, the Electric System, and its
staff. We are grateful for the cooperation and assistance we receive. Sincerely,
Burns & McDonnell
Staff recommended approval of the proposed electric rates and tariffs as presented by Mr. Kelly on
May 29, 2012.
Mr. Anderson moved for approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Bonar and
unanimously carried.
REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CAREY
Mayor Carey requested approval of the following reappointments:
Board of Adjustment - Three (3) Year Terms to Expire July 2015
James N. Keller
Richard Senato
Planning Commission - Three (3) Year Terms to Expire June 1, 2015
Michael J. Ambruso, Sr. - Second District
Thomas Holt - Second District
Public Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Dover-Kent County MPO - Two (2) Year Term to
Expire July 2014
Dr. Carlton L. Cannon, Jr.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the reappointments, as recommended
by Mayor Carey, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CAREY - PLANNING COMMISSION -
THREE (3) YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 1, 2015
Mayor Carey recommended the appointment of Mr. Dean E. Holden to serve on the Planning
Commission for a three (3) year term to expire June 1, 2015.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the appointment, as recommended by
Mayor Carey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
Council President Leary reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinances were available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers or could be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Since
the ordinances propose amendments to the Zoning Code, a public hearing would be required. Staff
recommended referral of the amendments to the Planning Commission on July 16, 2012 and that a
public hearing be set to take place during the Council Meeting of August 13, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., at
which time final action by Council would take place.
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Mrs. Williams moved to refer the amendments to the Planning Commission meeting on
July 16, 2012 2012 and set a public hearing before City Council for August 13, 2012 at 7:30
p.m., as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bonar and unanimously
carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Zoning Ordinance Amendments as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
ORDINANCE #2012-13 AMENDING APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLE 5 -
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, SECTION 4 - SUPPLEMENTARY SIGN REGULATIONS
ORDINANCE #2012-14 AMENDING APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLE 3 - DISTRICT
REGULATIONS, SECTION 23 - AGRICULTURAL ZONE (A)
ORDINANCE #2012-15 AMENDING APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLE 3 - DISTRICT
REGULATIONS, SECTION 9 - GENERAL RESIDENCE AND OFFICE ZONING (RGO)
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCES
Council President Leary reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinances were available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers or could be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Final
action by Council on the proposed ordinances would take place during the Council Meeting of
July 9, 2012.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Ordinance Amendment as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
ORDINANCE #2012-16 AMENDING CHAPTER 114 - VEGETATION, TO CREATE A NEW
ARTICLE III - BAMBOO
ORDINANCE #2012-17 AMENDING CHAPTER 26 - BUSINESSES, ARTICLE I - IN
GENERAL, SECTION 26-1 - SALE OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-10
The First Reading of the following proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of April 23, 2012.
Ordinance #2012-10 - Amending Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 - Denial of
Permits or Approvals for Failure to Comply with Requirements for Payment, Actions, or
Filing (Clean Hands) with LF&A #1 through #3
Mrs. Williams moved that the Final Reading of proposed Ordinance #2012-10 with LF&A
Amendments #1-#3 be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously carried.
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Council President Leary reviewed proposed amendments, as recommended by the Legislative,
Finance, and Administration Committee, as follows:
Amendment #1 - The proposed language would ensure that the inclusion of owners
and/or members of corporations would apply to owners of a one-half or greater
interest in the said corporation. It would ensure that members of non-profit boards
and other minority owners in corporations would not be denied services or permits
due to the delinquencies of that corporation.
Amendment #2 - The proposed language would allow for persons to serve on city
committees, commissions, or boards, even if they are responsible for delinquencies
or code violations; however, it requires that the city clerk inform the city council
president of such delinquencies or violations and that an executive session of council
be held to discuss such delinquencies or violations.
Amendment #3 - The proposed language would add an appeal to city council for
applicants aggrieved by the decision of the city manager.
There being no objections, Council President Leary declared adoption of LF&A Amendment
#1 through #3, as recommended.
Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of the proposed ordinance, as amended, seconded by
Mr. Bonar and, by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes and one (1) no (Mr. Perza), Council adopted
Ordinance #2012-10, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 - Denial of permits or approvals for failure to
comply with requirements for payment, actions, or filings be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1-13. - Clean hands.
(a) Eligibility to receive city utilities or services. No person, artificial entity, or owner of a
one-half or greater interest in that artificial entity shall be eligible to receive any city services,
utilities, permits, licenses, or approvals if that person, artificial entity, or owner of a one-half
or greater interest in that artificial entity owes outstanding payments to the city; or if that
person, artificial entity, or the owner of a one-half or greater interest in that artificial entity
is responsible for documented violations of the Dover Code of Ordinances that have
remained unresolved for more than 45 days. If the party, artificial entity, or owner of a
one-half or greater interest in that artificial entity requesting city approval is current on some
but not all obligations owed to the city, the request shall be denied until such time as the
person, artificial entity, or owner of a one-half or greater interest in that artificial entity is
current and in compliance with all city obligations.
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(b) Obligations which must be current. Applicants for city services, utilities, permits, licenses,
or approvals shall be current on all of the following obligations to the city, including interest,
penalties, court costs, and/or attorney’s fees if applicable, prior to receiving such approvals:
(1) Property taxes.
(2) Applicable Delaware realty transfer taxes.
(3) Water, sewer, and electric connection/disconnection, front footage and/or usage
charges.
(4) Trash fees.
(5) Application fees.
(6) Permit fees, including building permits, building code and inspection/reinspection fees.
(7) Vacant building fees.
(8) Inspection fees.
(9) Charges for the costs of razing or demolition of buildings done through public
expenditure.
(10) Charges for duly authorized improvements or maintenance to the exteriors of buildings
or property done through public expenditure.
(11) Assessments for the installation of sewer lines, water mains, sidewalks, and curbing.
(12) Charges for the costs of removing weeds, grasses, refuse, rubbish, trash, or other waste
material done through public expenditure.
(13) Miscellaneous charges.
(c) Appointment to committee, commission, or board. Prior to any person being appointed to a
city committee, commission, or board, the city clerk will determine if there are outstanding
payments due to the city in their name or the name of any artificial entity in which they own
one-half or more interest; or if they are responsible for outstanding, documented violations
of the Dover Code of Ordinances that have been unresolved for more than 45 days. If it is
determined that such delinquency or violation exists, this shall be reported to the council
president and an executive session shall be scheduled to discuss the nature of the delinquency
prior to appointment. If an appointed member of a city committee, commission, or board is
determined to have such a delinquency or outstanding violation during their appointment, the
city clerk shall report such delinquency or violation to the council president and an executive
session shall be scheduled to discuss the violation or delinquency. City council may reject
an appointment or remove an appointee from a city committee, commission, or board due
to such delinquency or violation.
(d) Responsibility of city personnel.
(1) The administrative agency to which a request has been submitted shall have the
responsibility to make a reasonable effort to determine whether there are outstanding
payments or outstanding documented violations of the Dover Code of Ordinances.
(2) The appropriate administrative agency shall notify an applicant that the request cannot
be processed because of an outstanding payment or an outstanding documented
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violation. Said notice shall be in writing and shall be sent within ten working days of
receipt of the request.
(e) Exception. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the building inspector, with the
concurrence of the city manager, may issue permits and approvals for work that is necessary
to correct violations associated with Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations,
Article XI - Dangerous Buildings.
(f) Appeal of denial of utilities, services or approvals.
(1) Appeal to city manager. Any applicant, person, corporation, or other entity or any
owner or member of that corporation or other entity requesting such city services,
utilities, permits, licenses, or approvals who receives the aforesaid written denial may
appeal that denial to the city manager within 20 calendar days of such denial. The city
manager, or his/her designee, shall thereafter hold a hearing at which said applicant
shall be permitted to give evidence that such payment has been made or that a required
action has been carried out, or otherwise show that such denial is based on incorrect
information or is not lawful as to that applicant.
(2) Appeal to city council. An applicant aggrieved by the decision of the city manager
regarding his/her appeal may appeal such decision to city council within 20 calendar
days of such decision. City council shall schedule a hearing at which said applicant
shall be permitted to give evidence that such payment has been made or that a required
action has been carried out, or otherwise show that such denial is based on incorrect
information or is not lawful as to that applicant.
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-18
The First Reading of the following proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of June 11, 2012.
Ordinance #2012-18 - Budget Ordinances - 2012/2013 City of Dover Budget
Mr. Bonar moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Council President Leary reminded members that during the First Reading of proposed
Ordinance #2012-18 held during the Regular Council Meeting of June 11, 2012, there was a motion
to table the proposal to increase the trash fee from $11.70 per month to $17.00 per month.
Mr. Hare moved to remove the matter from the table, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried
by a roll call vote of six (6) yes and three (3) no (Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, and Mr. Bonar).
Mr. Hare moved that there be no increase in the trash fee, seconded by Mrs. Williams.
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Mr. Anderson stated his desire for no increase in the City’s costs for gas, tipping fees, and other costs
involved in order to provide trash service; however, the City has no control over these factors. It was
his opinion that if the Sanitation Department is not run on an even keel, it will wreak havoc with the
City’s finances, hurt employee benefits, employee retention, public safety, economic development,
etc.
The motion for no increase in the trash fee failed by a roll call vote of five (5) no and four (4)
yes (Mr. Perza, Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Williams, and Mr. Hare). As a result, Council President
Leary announced that the trash fee would be increased from $11.70 to $17.00 per month.
Mr. Bonar moved for adoption of Ordinance #2012-18, as amended, seconded by Mr. Hutchison.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that an increase in the trash fee from $11.70 to $15.50
would generate an additional $630,000 in revenue, which was necessary to cover the shortfall. By
increasing the trash fee to $17.00 per month, he confirmed that an additional $160,000 would be
generated, which was more than necessary to cover the shortfall. In addition, Mr. Hare noted that
the elimination of either the Economic Development Office or the donation to the Downtown Dover
Partnership from the budget would also result in more income that could possibly help to offset the
costs the City would be charging employees for healthcare or help with the trash fees.
Mr. Hare moved to eliminate the Economic Development Office and pay the employees’ healthcare.
The motion failed for the lack of a second.
On a call for the question by Mr. Bonar, the motion to adopt Ordinance #2012-18, as amended
(Exhibit #6), was carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes and three (3) no (Mr. Perza,
Mrs. Williams, and Mr. Hare).
COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements by members of City Council.
Mr. Bonar moved to adjourn into executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters,
seconded by Mr. Lynn and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:18 P.M.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
June 25, 2012, are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 171 Orchard Avenue (Exhibit to Original
Minutes Only)
Exhibit #2 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 488 North East Avenue (Exhibit to Original
Minutes Only)
Exhibit #3 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 827 Townsend Boulevard (Exhibit to Original
Minutes Only)
Exhibit #4 - Joint Memorandum Dated June 21, 2012 - Fiscal 2013 Budget - Final Reading (Healthcare Premium Cost
Sharing)
Exhibit #5 - Summary of FOP Agreement
Exhibit #6 - Ordinance #2012-18 - Budget Ordinances - 2012/2013 City of Dover Budget (Exhibit to Original Minutes
Only)
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EXHIBIT #4
Regular Council Meeting of 6/25/2012
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EXHIBIT #5
Regular Council Meeting of 6/25/2012
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on June 25, 2012 at
6:00 p.m. with Chairman Lynn presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hare,
Mr. Rushe, and Mr. Shevock. Members of Council present were Mr. Perza, Mr. Hutchison, and
Council President Leary. Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Lynn advised members that staff had requested that Items #1B and #1C, Filling Critical
Positions - Police Clerk II and 911 Dispatcher - Police Department, be removed from the agenda.
Mr. Shevock moved for approval of the agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Rushe and
unanimously carried.
Review and Recommendation - Filling Critical Positions - Library Page (4) - Library
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed a request to fill four (4) Library Page positions at the
Dover Public Library. Staff requested that these positions be filled prior to the opening of the new
library in order to provide a full complement for a “skeleton” staff at the facility. Referring to the
summary sheet provided, he noted that the annual wages and benefits budgeted for the positions
totaled $49,797. He advised members that the positions were covered by a bargaining unit contract
which was currently in negotiation. Mr. Koenig stated that the current contract stipulated that these
employees could work no more than 18 hours per week without receiving City benefits; however,
he indicated that it was staff’s intent, through the collective bargaining process, to amend these
terms. Since negotiations were not complete, he was not able to disclose the terms. He assured
members that these positions were critical to the opening of the new library.
In response to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Koenig stated that the Committee’s recommendation would be
considered by City Council on July 9, 2012 and that he expected to have an answer from the union
by that time. Should the union’s response not be favorable, he stated that the positions would be
advertised and filled at the salary rate specified in the current contract. He explained the importance
of moving forward to secure the necessary employees for the new library.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of the request to fill the four (4) Library Page
positions, as recommended by staff, seconded by Mr. Rushe and unanimously carried.
FY2013 Hiring Freeze and Recruitments
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, requested administrative authorization to remove the hiring freeze
and to fill the vacant positions included in the City’s budget, provided that the budget was adopted
by City Council. He explained that staff would continue to complete hiring justifications and
determine the economic impact when hiring, and the approval of both the City Manager and
Controller/Treasurer would be required prior to recruitment. He assured members that Council
would be made aware of the positions being filled.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig noted that approximately 365 positions were included in the
FY13 budget and felt that 365 correctly positioned employees were necessary in order to accomplish
the work of the City. He indicated that internal scrutiny was needed to ensure that employees were
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COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2012 PAGE 2
placed properly. Mr. Koenig noted that there were approximately 10 vacant positions currently
budgeted and stated he believed that these 10 positions should be filled.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig relayed no objection to creating a process that would allow for
department heads to appeal to the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee if they fail
to receive approval to fill vacancies from the City Manager.
Objecting, Mr. Hare felt department heads who report to the City Manager should abide by the
decision of the City Manager.
Mr. Hutchison indicated his support for the City Manager being granted the leadership and
responsibility of working within the City’s budget to fill positions throughout the City.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Koenig stated that his request applied to being granted authority
to recruit for positions that were requested by Council-appointed department heads.
Mr. Anderson questioned if the appeal process would be made available for City Manager-appointed
department heads. He indicated his concurrence with Mr. Hare and explained that the City Charter
provides for the City Manager to have a certain level of authority and that City Council should
refrain from interfering.
Mr. Shevock moved to recommend removing the hiring freeze and granting the City Manager
the authority to recruit for vacant positions within the confines of the budget, seconded by
Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Reduced Rates for All-Electric Homes in December, January, and February (Requested by
Ted George During Open Forum at City Council - Deferred by Committee on June 11, 2012 Due
to Time Constraints)
During the Open Forum Segment of the April 9, 2012 City Council Meeting, Mr. Ted George
requested that members consider providing an electric rate discount during the months of December,
January, and February for those customers with all-electric homes.
Mr. Ted George, 77 Billings Drive, advised members that from the 1970s until 1984, a 20% rate
discount was granted to customers with all-electric homes from December 1st through February 28th
each year. He proposed that the current kilowatt usage rate of 14.5¢ be reduced to 11.6¢.
In response to Mr. Rushe, Mr. George estimated that 200 customers would qualify for the discount.
Mr. Shevock noted that many households have higher electric bills during the summer due to air
conditioning units. He questioned the effect that such a reduction would have on City revenues.
Responding, Mr. George stated that during a bad winter, he has had an electric bill of approximately
$400; therefore, the 20% discount would provide a savings of $80.
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In response to Mr. Shevock’s questions, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reminded
members that there was a current proposal to decrease the residential electric rate by 9% and that the
draft FY13 budget reflected a Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) credit that averaged 8%; therefore, a
residential customer would realize a net decrease of 1%.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mr. George recalled that the discount was discontinued in 1984 due to the
City’s need for funds to expand the Police Department, Public Works Department, etc.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend that the proposal to reduce electric rates for all-electric
homes be referred to staff for cost analysis and review, seconded by Mr. Shevock and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Shevock moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
Sean M. Lynn
Chairman
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SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Meeting was held on June 27, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
with Chairman Hutchison presiding. Members present were Mr. Perza (arrived at 5:07 p.m.),
Mrs. Russell, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Keller. Councilman Lynn (arrived at 5:03 p.m.) was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mrs. Russell moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Davis and unanimously
carried.
Request for Two (2) Hour Parking Designation - Gooden Avenue (Dr. Richard Taylor)
Members reviewed a letter submitted by Dr. Richard Taylor requesting a two (2) hour parking
designation for Gooden Avenue. He indicated that he owns the professional building located on the
corner of S. Bradford Street and Gooden Avenue. With the construction and expansion of Kent
General Hospital, the City placed a two (2) hour parking limit on South Bradford Street; however,
Gooden Avenue has no such limit. Dr. Taylor advised members that employees of Kent General
Hospital have been parking along Gooden Avenue for 8 - 10 hours per day. The patients of his
facility require short-term parking and are having difficulty finding available space near the practice.
As a result, he requested that members authorize a two (2) hour parking limit on Gooden Avenue.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the two (2) hour parking limit on
Bradford Street was implemented several years ago as a result of the hospital and office/medical
buildings in the area. He noted that the same restrictions were implemented on State Street, near the
hospital. He assured members that neighborhood residents were permitted to obtain a residential
parking permit, allowing them to exceed the two (2) hour restriction. He stated that staff had no
objections to Dr. Taylor’s request and, upon Council’s approval, appropriate signage would be
erected and notification provided to the property owners in the area.
Responding to Mr. Davis, Mr. Koenig stated that he would obtain details regarding the parking
garage recently built, such as the number of available spaces, and whether hospital staff were
authorized to use the parking garage, prior to the City Council Meeting scheduled for July 9, 2012.
Mr. Keller stated that, according to a security guard at Kent General Hospital, the parking garage was
for use by visitors and patients only.
In response to Dr. Taylor, Mr. Koenig stated that if the change in parking designation were approved
by Council on July 9, 2012, he anticipated that staff could implement the change during the week
of July 16, 2012.
Mrs. Russell moved to recommend approval of the request for a two (2) hour parking
designation on Gooden Avenue, seconded by Mr. Davis and unanimously carried.
Update Dover High School Construction
On behalf of Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development,
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, read the following statement into the record:
• Monthly coordination meetings are continuing. The last one was held on
June 21st.
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MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2012 PAGE 2
• The School District completed the Signal Warrant Analysis for the East Entrance
and submitted it to DelDOT [Delaware Department of Transportation] for review.
DelDOT issued comments on June 22nd. The Signal Warrant Analysis indicates
that the east entrance does not meet the warrants for a signal. As we have
expressed to the Committee, this is a serious concern to the Planning Office,
especially given the number of students who will live in the developments on the
north side of Route 8 who will be expected to walk to school. The Planning
Office will continue to pursue this matter with DelDOT and the School District
and involve other City staff and elected officials if and when appropriate. We will
continue to keep the Committee apprised of progress on this.
• DelDOT sent a letter to the Papens, who own the farm on Hazlettville Road just
west of Cannon Mills, indicating that the Route 8/Hazlettville Road Connector
is being moved out in the Capital Transportation Plan to future years. The letter
indicates that the road is not necessary for the opening of the new Dover High
School. At the Dover/Kent County MPO [Metropolitan Planning Organization]
TAC [Technical Advisory Committee] meeting on June 13th, I expressed concern
on behalf of the City that this road was ranked as the City's 2nd highest
transportation priority, and that this determination was made by DelDOT
without the benefit of any discussion with the City nor communication to the City
regarding the matter. I expressed concern regarding traffic on Route 8 with the
opening of the High School if this road is not in place at the time of the school
opening or shortly thereafter. Natalie Barnhardt, DelDOT's Chief Engineer, has
offered to meet with City staff. This meeting will be set up in the near future.
Mr. Koenig advised members that buses would be entering and exiting the school onto Route 8 at
the east entrance and, according to the site plan at this time, this would be a non-signalized
intersection. He noted that there would be a signal at the west entrance, which was intended to be
the main entrance to the High School. This road would be extended and then come to a dead end,
since the apartment complex planned at that location had not progressed toward construction, and
connection to the end of Cannon Mills would not occur until the construction of the apartments. He
stated that the construction of the road that was to connect the school to Hazlettville Road had been
delayed by DelDOT; however, due to the concerns of staff regarding traffic on Route 8, he assured
members that this matter would continue to be pursued.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig stated that the new Dover High School was scheduled
to open in the fall of 2014.
Mr. Hutchison requested that Senator Brian Bushweller and Representative Darryl Scott be provided
any correspondence regarding traffic issues relating to the high school. Noting concerns of
Mr. Perza regarding the need for sidewalks in the area, Mr. Hutchison requested that this issue be
considered as important as the signal issue.
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In response to concerns of Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig explained that a site plan is initially presented to
the Planning Commission to obtain conditional approval and the information presented on the site
plan is subject to additional review. Although a plan may originally include a signal, the signal will
not be approved by DelDOT if it does not meet warrants. He stated that the signalization and
sidewalks for this project were now matters for DelDOT to address. Prior to Council becoming
involved with this matter, Mr. Koenig suggested awaiting the results of staff’s meeting with
DelDOT's Chief Engineer.
Mr. Lynn requested that the City Manager be authorized to stress the importance of the signalization
at the east entrance/exit rather than having to approve a signal sometime in the future after a tragedy
occurs. Concurring, Mr. Hutchison felt that the installation of sidewalks was just as important as
the signal.
Mr. Davis moved to recommend that City Council send a letter to the Delaware Department
of Transportation (DelDOT) requesting the installation of a traffic signal at the east entrance
of the new Dover High School and sidewalks on the north side of Route 8 in that area. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Keller and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hutchison requested that Senator Bushweller and Representative Scott receive copies of the
letter to DelDOT.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
James L. Hutchison
Chairman
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Attachment #1 - Draft Letter to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) - Installation of Traffic
Signal at East Entrance of Dover High School and Sidewalks on the North Side of Route 8
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ATTACHMENT #1
SA&T Meeting of June 27, 2012
July 9, 2012
Mr. Shailen P. Bhatt, Secretary
Department of Transportation
800 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
Dear Secretary Bhatt:
As we have previously discussed, the new Dover High School is under construction on Forrest Avenue
(Delaware Route 8) on the west side of Dover. The location of the school on the City’s primary east/west route
creates significant challenges to ensuring that traffic in this area continues to flow smoothly and does not
adversely affect the many residents and businesses along the corridor that rely on Route 8 for their daily travel.
To this end, monthly coordination meetings among City of Dover staff, DelDOT staff, and the consultants for
the Capital School District have helped to keep this large, complex project on schedule and address design
concerns before they become problematic.
For the past several months, there has been discussion about the installation of a traffic signal at the east
entrance of the school site, which would line up with Heatherfield Way. As required by DelDOT, the Capital
School District completed a signal warrant analysis for this location. The analysis indicates that the intersection
does not meet the warrants for a traffic signal.
Dover City Council firmly believes that a signal at the east entrance location is imperative in order to provide
safe pedestrian access to the Dover High School. We also request that DelDOT install sidewalks along the north
side of Route 8 to facilitate safe pedestrian access to this location. There are a number of residential
developments on the north side of Route 8, from which students will be expected to walk to school. The absence
of a signal at this location and the absence of sidewalks to provide safe access to this signal will likely create an
unacceptable safety risk for students and other members of the community accessing the school property. This
safety risk extends beyond simply accessing the school at the beginning and end of the school day and also
includes access to the athletic fields and the school grounds for events held on the campus before and after
hours.
Further, we are concerned that the lack of safe pedestrian access through sidewalks and a signalized crossing
will result in unnecessary vehicle traffic due to parents driving their children to school rather than allowing them
to walk.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Leary
Dover City Council
cc: Senator Brian Bushweller, 17th District
Representative Darryl Scott, 31st District
Scott D. Koenig, City Manager
Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning & Community Development
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Legislative, Finance & Administration Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Information Technology DATE SUBMITTED: 06/20/12
PREPARED BY: Andrew R. Siegel, IT Director
SUBJECT: Review of Grant Application – Disaster Recovery for Critical Infrastructure (DEMA)
REFERENCE:
RELATED PROJECT:
APPROVALS: City Manager / Controller
EXHIBITS: Exhibit A – DEMA-State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Sub-Grant Application
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $50,000 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $15,000
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): DEMA Grant
TIME TIMETABLE: Complete installation by end of September 2012.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to complete the project and request reimbursement for all
costs associated with the purchase and installation of the backup solution and infrastructure improvements.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of Dover has requested and received funding from the State Homeland Security Grant Program
(SHSGP) for the purchase and installation of equipment related to improvements in IT Disaster Recover and
critical infrastructure.
The funding for this project was provided under short notice to our municipality due to other municipalities in
the state not completing their projects by the due date set forth by the Federal Government. All costs associated
with the project will be charged to Information Technologies. 100% of the project costs will be reimbursed to
the City of Dover upon application for reimbursement. The full amount of this grant is not budgeted. It is
requested that when funds are reimbursed to the City, funds are returned to the Information Technologies
budget in order to complete budget expenses.
Fiscal Note: There is not additional ongoing expenses related to this grant, as it is replacing existing, outdated
equipment. The budgeted maintenance costs to maintain the old equipment will sufficiently maintain the new
equipment.
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CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE & CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
MAY 2012
PREPARED BY: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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
May 2012 Monthly Budget Report
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY11 YTD FY12 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made 3,177 4,698
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 131,622,556 $ 134,444,504
PAYROLL
Hours % Amount Hours % Amount
Gross wages per registers 837,086 100.2% $ 18,933,244 825,455 100.0% $ 19,261,253
Wages and Hours Worked
Regular 716,549 85.6% $ 15,441,172 701,888 85.0% $ 15,127,250
All over time 30,957 3.7% $ 1,287,820 31,895 3.9% $ 1,340,403
Other Paid or Unpaid Wages and Hours
Vacation 46,178 5.5% $ 1,169,926 45,214 5.5% $ 1,392,701
Sick 19,310 2.3% $ 448,257 21,155 2.6% $ 513,492
Furlough (July 2010) 1,482 0.2% $ - - 0.0% $ -
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout 3,318 0.4% $ 92,673 11,771 1.4% $ 387,076
Comp Time (Police) 6,414 0.8% $ 203,537 9,342 1.1% $ 265,314
Personal 1,977 0.2% $ 56,738 1,873 0.2% $ 52,128
Leave Without Pay 3,090 0.4% $ - - 0.0% $ -
Other (description below) 9,815 1.2% $ 233,283 2,320 0.3% $ 182,889
Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc.
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 24 24
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 9,734 9,088
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,613 2,639
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 4,157,683 $ 4,306,802
Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits issued: number of payroll checks issued for FY 2010 includes separate checks for shoe allowance & clothing allowance.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 5,965 6,036
Number of EFT Vouchers 2,054 2,171
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 90,876,303 $ 87,351,343
CENTRAL SERVICES APRIL 2012 REPORT
S t o c k P urc ha s e s by F und
Warehouse Stock
$ 2 5 0 ,0 0 0
$3,000,000 2,700
2,600 $ 2 0 0 ,0 0 0
2,500
$2,500,000 2,400
2,300 $ 15 0 ,0 0 0
2,200
$2,000,000 2,100
2,000 $ 10 0 ,0 0 0
$1,500,000 1,900
1,800
1,700 $ 5 0 ,0 0 0
$1,000,000 1,600
1,500 $0
1,400
$500,000 1,300 M a y J un J ul A ug S e p O c t N o v D e c J a n F e b M a r A pr M a y
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 E le c t ric Wa t e r G e ne ra l
Total Dollar Value Total Line Items
Electric: $186,367 Water: $26,664 General $3,416
Total Dollar Value: $2,336,357
Total Line Items: 1,480
$710
Fuel Use
$610
Unleaded: 11,037.1 gallons
$510 Diesel: 7,293.7 gallons
$410 Total: $ 58,651
Thousands
$310
$210
$110
$10
May‐11 Jun‐11 Jul‐11 Aug‐11 Sep‐11 Oct‐11 Nov‐11 Dec‐11 Jan‐12 Feb‐12 Mar‐12 Apr‐12 May‐12
Electric Water General
Electric: $456,306 Water: $54,217 General: $38,108
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2012
General Fund Summary
Revised 92% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 3,322,305 $ 3,561,837 $ 3,561,837 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Court of Chancery Fees 690,000 690,000 708,180 (18,180) 102.6%
Fines & Police Revenues 939,000 939,000 1,033,360 (94,360) 110.0%
Franchise Fees 520,000 520,000 418,325 101,675 80.4%
Grants 753,500 973,432 566,375 407,057 58.2%
Intrafund Services 4,359,171 4,359,171 3,585,253 773,918 82.2%
Library & Recreation Revenues 587,000 602,000 576,755 25,245 95.8%
Licenses & Permits 2,457,675 2,457,675 2,737,635 (279,960) 111.4%
Property Taxes (Includes BID Revenue) (1) 11,185,188 11,185,188 10,985,898 199,290 98.2%
Sanitation Revenues 2,050,000 2,050,000 1,748,229 301,771 85.3%
Other Miscellaneous Revenues 381,650 381,650 212,897 168,753 55.8%
Garrison Farm Rent Revenue 87,000 87,000 92,878 (5,878) 106.8%
Transfers-In from Special Funds & Utilities
Civil Traffic Penalties 1,000,000 1,000,000 462,469 537,531 46.2%
Municipal Street Aid Fund 526,814 658,574 659,172 (598) 100.1%
Transfer Taxes 900,000 900,000 1,222,912 (322,912) 135.9%
Water/Wastewater Fund 424,508 424,508 424,508 - 100.0%
Electric Fund 7,876,288 7,876,288 7,876,288 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 34,737,794 35,104,486 33,311,134 1,793,352 94.9%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 38,060,099 $ 38,666,323 $ 36,872,971 $ 1,793,352 95.4%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 417,092 $ 417,092 $ 303,969 $ 113,123 72.9%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 1,088,039 1,088,039 855,534 232,505 78.6%
Police & Police Extra Duty 13,386,407 13,386,407 11,652,415 1,733,992 87.0%
Public Services 4,566,400 4,772,518 3,792,370 980,148 79.5%
Central Services 2,341,454 2,341,454 1,979,442 362,012 84.5%
Planning & Inspections 1,934,120 1,957,990 1,658,865 299,125 84.7%
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,466,266 2,471,266 2,146,118 325,148 86.8%
Library & Recreation 1,948,788 1,982,231 1,653,237 328,994 83.4%
Fire Department 684,725 684,725 609,704 75,021 89.0%
Assessor 213,175 213,175 163,773 49,402 76.8%
Insurance 550,000 550,000 516,517 33,483 93.9%
OPEB Trust Contribution - 239,532 239,532 - 100.0%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 1,374,709 1,374,709 1,374,709 - 100.0%
Police Pension Trust Contribution - State Grant 620,000 620,000 249,805 370,195 40.3%
Appropriation to Pension Fund 1,545,000 1,545,000 1,545,000 - 100.0%
Street Lights 960,000 960,000 902,161 57,839 94.0%
Debt Service 327,270 327,270 327,263 7 100.0%
Provision for Uncollectible 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 100.0%
Transfers Out
Capital Asset Reserve 200,000 200,000 200,000 - 100.0%
Capital Projects Fund 623,847 770,607 770,607 - 100.0%
Total Expenditures 35,257,292 35,912,015 30,951,021 4,960,994 86.2%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,802,807 2,754,308 - 2,754,308 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 38,060,099 $ 38,666,323 $ 30,951,021 $ 7,715,302 80.0%
Reserve Balances
Contingency $ 725,554 $ 711,747 $ 721,234
(1) Property Taxes are the taxes billed and not cash received. The outstanding receivable balance as of 05/31/12 is $381,503.96
as compared to $400,490.33 in May 2011.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2012
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Revised 92% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 2,385,027 $ 2,567,172 $ 2,567,172 $ - 100.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 1,741,242 $ 1,931,514 $ 1,929,346 $ 2,168 99.9%
Beginning Balance - Kent County Treatment $ (1,757,484) $ (1,243,243) $ (1,243,243) $ - 100.0%
2,368,785 3,255,443 3,253,275 2,168 99.9%
Revenues
Water Fees 4,603,400 4,603,400 4,628,903 (25,503) 100.6%
Wastewater Fees 3,756,700 3,756,700 3,411,808 344,892 90.8%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,090,900 3,090,900 2,793,977 296,923 90.4%
Ground Water Adjustment Fees 1,386,900 1,386,900 1,175,851 211,049 84.8%
Water Tank Leases 307,600 307,600 310,250 (2,650) 100.9%
Miscellaneous 85,800 85,800 118,411 (32,611) 138.0%
Impact Fees - Water 323,000 323,000 271,700 51,300 84.1%
Impact Fees - Wastewater 357,000 357,000 304,500 52,500 85.3%
Total Revenues 13,911,300 13,911,300 13,015,400 895,900 93.6%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 16,280,085 $ 17,166,743 $ 16,268,675 $ 898,068 94.8%
Expenses
Water/Wastewater Operating Divisions
Engineering & Inspection $ 622,230 $ 622,230 $ 441,858 $ 180,372 71.0%
Water 382,655 382,655 353,409 29,246 92.4%
Water Treatment Plant 1,543,114 1,543,114 1,252,958 290,156 81.2%
Wastewater 959,735 959,735 800,810 158,925 83.4%
Construction & Inspection 440,088 440,088 307,807 132,281 69.9%
Kent County Treatment Fees 4,235,400 4,235,400 3,132,893 1,102,507 74.0%
Intrafund Services 1,228,596 1,228,596 939,829 288,767 76.5%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 190,830 190,830 190,830 - 100.0%
Pension Unfunded Liability 228,400 228,400 228,400 - 100.0%
Pension Trust Contribution - Unfunded liability - 372,417 372,417 - 100.0%
Debt Service 736,936 736,936 610,928 126,008 82.9%
Inventory/Fixed Asset Write-offs 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 100.0%
Transfers Out
General Fund 424,508 424,508 424,508 - 100.0%
Uncollectible Reserve 5,000 5,000 5,000 - 100.0%
Contingency Reserve 8,000 8,000 8,000 - 100.0%
Water I & E Fund 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 100.0%
Wastewater I & E Fund 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Water 100,000 100,000 100,000 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Wastewater 300,000 300,000 300,000 - 100.0%
Impact Fee Reserve - Water 36,147 36,147 - 36,147 0.0%
Total Expenses 13,201,639 13,574,056 11,229,647 2,344,409 82.7%
Budget Balances
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 2,738,400 2,738,400 - 2,738,400 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - WW 1,855,130 1,855,130 - 1,855,130 0.0%
Budget Balance-Working Capital - KSA (1,515,084) (1,000,843) - (1,000,843) 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 3,078,446 3,592,687 - 3,592,687 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 16,280,085 $ 17,166,743 $ 11,229,647 $ 5,937,096 65.4%
Reserve Balances
Contingency-Water $ 130,696 $ 136,680 $ 102,126
Contingency-Wastewater $ 146,149 $ 152,839 $ 185,162
Impact Fee Reserve - Sewer NO BUDGET NO BUDGET $ 3,366,057
Impact Fee Reserve - Water NO BUDGET NO BUDGET $ 380,193
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 5.39 3.97 7.44
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2012
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
Revised 92% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 11,867,003 $ 12,440,550 $ 12,292,573 $ 147,977 98.8%
Revenues
Sales to Customers 95,675,500 95,675,500 87,926,501 7,748,999 91.9%
Purchased Power Adjustment - Credit (6,012,000) (6,012,000) (5,541,400) (470,600) 92.2%
Utility Tax 1,966,100 1,966,100 1,407,256 558,844 71.6%
Weyandt Hall Rents 225,000 225,000 150,851 74,149 67.0%
Miscellaneous Revenues 1,048,000 1,048,000 1,170,748 (122,748) 111.7%
Interest Earned 264,900 264,900 127,762 137,138 48.2%
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 100.0%
Intrafund Service Receipts Water/Wastewater 240,203 240,203 140,570 99,633 58.5%
Total Revenues 94,407,703 94,407,703 86,382,288 8,025,415 91.5%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 106,274,706 $ 106,848,253 $ 98,674,861 $ 8,173,392 92.4%
Expenses
Power Supply & Generation
Power Supply $ 42,047,430 $ 42,047,430 $ 39,069,107 $ 2,978,323 92.9%
Power Supply Management/Incentive 1,170,000 1,170,000 913,000 257,000 78.0%
Capacity Charges 8,506,512 8,506,512 7,759,804 746,708 91.2%
PJM Charges - Load 15,043,396 15,043,396 9,213,101 5,830,295 61.2%
Total Power Supply 66,767,338 66,767,338 56,955,012 9,812,326 85.3%
Plant Operations 5,964,817 5,964,817 4,472,820 1,491,997 75.0%
Generation Fuels 664,641 664,641 1,355,251 (690,610) 203.9%
Capacity Credits (7,388,283) (7,388,283) (6,206,626) (1,181,657) 84.0%
PJM Credits (1,285,675) (1,285,675) (3,510,367) 2,224,692 273.0%
Total Generation (2,044,500) (2,044,500) (3,888,922) 1,844,422 190.2%
Total Power Supply & Plant 64,722,838 64,722,838 53,066,090 11,656,748 82.0%
Electric Operating Divisions:
Transmission/Distribution 3,162,026 3,142,026 2,548,569 593,457 81.1%
Electrical Engineering 1,177,060 1,152,060 846,423 305,637 73.5%
Administration 602,715 647,715 592,839 54,876 91.5%
Meter Reading 215,208 215,208 179,295 35,913 83.3%
Systems Operations 473,895 473,895 432,922 40,973 91.4%
Intrafund Services 3,370,778 3,370,778 2,785,994 584,784 82.7%
Utility Tax 1,966,100 1,966,100 1,407,256 558,844 71.6%
OPEB Trust Contribution - Unfunded Liability 1,115,300 1,688,847 1,688,847 - 100.0%
OPEB - Retirees Health Care Contribution 646,510 646,510 646,510 - 100.0%
Pension Trust Contribution - Unfunded liability 1,110,500 1,110,500 1,110,500 - 100.0%
Interest on Deposits 54,500 54,500 19,717 34,783 36.2%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 129,000 129,000 116,159 12,841 90.0%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 100.0%
Inventory Write-Offs 175,000 175,000 175,000 - 100.0%
Contractual Services Power Supply 115,000 265,000 5,207 259,793 2.0%
Debt Service 3,336,800 3,336,800 3,090,770 246,030 92.6%
Transfers Out:
General Fund 7,876,288 7,876,288 7,876,288 - 100.0%
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenses 93,899,518 94,623,065 80,238,386 14,384,679 84.8%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 12,375,188 12,225,188 - 12,225,188 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 106,274,706 $ 106,848,253 $ 80,238,386 $ 26,609,867 75.1%
Reserve Balances
Contingency Reserve $ 1,110,496 $ 1,056,789 $ 1,070,875
Insurance Reserve $ 350,000 $ 344,905 $ 337,284
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 5,406,419 $ 5,346,768 $ 5,230,720
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 2.07 1.86 4.17
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased
Sales to Customers MWh (excluding Street Light MWh) 707,536 707,536 646,561
Sales per MWh $ 129.688 $ 129.688 $ 129.777
Purchased/Generated MWh 738,215 738,215 658,259
All In MWh Supply & Generation $ 87.675 $ 87.675 $ 80.616
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2012
General Capital Project Fund Summary
Revised 92% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Projects $ 195,191 $ 256,392 $ 256,392 $ - 100.0%
Beginning Balance - Library $ - $ 100,962 $ 100,962 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 623,847 623,847 770,607 (146,760) 123.5%
State Grant - Library 5,597,505 7,422,183 3,759,506 3,662,677 50.7%
Library Gifts/Donations - 1,484,961 2,415,500 (930,539) 162.7%
Miscellaneous Receipts - - 91,870 (91,870) 0.0%
Library Bond Issue 2,334,889 2,700,000 - 2,700,000 0.0%
Loan Proceeds - Street Projects & City Hall (1) 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Transfer from Library Reserve 3,262,615 2,590,784 2,594,860 (4,076) 100.2%
Interest Earnings 10,900 10,900 10,605 295 97.3%
Income from Sale of Assets - - 41,731 (41,731) 0.0%
Total Revenues 13,829,756 16,832,675 9,684,679 7,147,996 57.5%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenue $ 14,024,947 $ 17,190,029 $ 10,042,033 $ 7,147,996 58.4%
Expenditures
Fire $ 244,820 $ 257,720 $ 258,456 $ (736) 100.3%
Library 11,195,009 14,298,890 8,916,128 5,382,762 62.4%
Recreation 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 0.0%
Police 65,000 65,000 62,338 2,662 95.9%
Streets (1) 1,230,027 224,700 188,725 35,975 84.0%
Sanitation 136,500 120,624 120,624 - 100.0%
Information Technology 6,400 14,703 14,330 373 97.5%
Facilities Management - 220,000 - 220,000 0.0%
Loan Issuance Costs - 30,000 1,602 28,398 5.3%
Transfer to Capital Asset Reserve - - 39,100 (39,100) 0.0%
Transfer Out to CT Fund-Streets - 1,750,000 - 1,750,000 0.0%
Total Expenditures 12,907,756 17,011,637 9,601,303 7,410,334 56.4%
Budget Balance - Bond Proceeds 1,000,000 - - - 0.0%
Budget Balance - Projects 117,191 178,392 - 178,392 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 14,024,947 $ 17,190,029 $ 9,601,303 $ 7,588,726 55.9%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve $ 464,145 $ 460,920 $ 498,496
Library Reserve $ - $ - $ -
Parkland/Recreation $ 197,272 $ 201,422 $ 199,293
(1) Street program - Budget includes $2 million for street repaving and City Hall improvements to be completed over two years (FY12 & FY13).
Will be funded by bond issue or commercial bank loan.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2012
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 92% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 1,139,872 $ 1,537,774 $ 1,537,774 $ - 100.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 303,476 $ 339,673 $ 339,673 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Interest Earned - - 28,610 (28,610) 0.0%
State Loan-Water - 1,923,489 1,923,489 - 100.0%
State Loan-Wastewater 2009 1,800,000 1,259,850 1,259,850 - 100.0%
State Loan-Wastewater 2011 - 765,060 - 765,060 0.0%
Transfer from Water Operating Fund for Water 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Wastewater Operating Fund for Wastewater 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater 262,840 867,032 760,270 106,762 87.7%
Total Revenues 3,812,840 6,565,431 5,723,922 841,509 87.2%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 5,256,188 $ 8,442,878 $ 7,601,369 $ 841,509 90.0%
Expenses
Water $ 766,240 $ 3,086,468 $ 2,319,854 $ 766,614 75.2%
Wastewater 3,404,900 4,217,976 1,720,839 2,497,137 40.8%
Water Treatment Plant 22,900 22,900 22,898 2 100.0%
Water Construction 30,100 30,100 29,985 115 99.6%
Total Expenses 4,224,140 7,357,444 4,093,576 3,263,868 96.9%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 1,070,632 1,071,795 - 1,071,795 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Wastewater (38,584) 13,639 - 13,639 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 1,032,048 1,085,434 - 1,085,434 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 5,256,188 $ 8,442,878 $ 4,093,576 $ 4,349,302 48.5%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement - Water $ 452,146 $ 431,777 $ 427,128
Capital Asset Replacement - Wastewater $ 473,524 $ 473,020 $ 473,672
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2012
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 92% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 2,561,096 $ 3,175,375 $ 3,175,375 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Interest Earnings 38,400 38,400 25,340 13,060 66.0%
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Insurance Stabilization 70,730 70,730 70,730 - 100.0%
Transfer from Depreciation Reserve 300,000 300,000 300,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 3,909,130 3,909,130 3,906,136 2,994 99.9%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 6,470,226 $ 7,084,505 $ 7,081,511 $ 2,994 100.0%
Expenses
Power Plant $ 1,810,410 $ 1,897,455 $ 1,328,674 $ 568,781 70.0%
Transmission/Distribution 648,337 648,337 453,236 195,101 69.9%
Electrical Engineering 1,790,716 1,790,716 1,408,034 382,682 78.6%
Meter Reading 20,000 20,000 10,280 9,720 51.4%
Total Expenses 4,269,463 4,356,508 3,200,224 1,156,284 73.5%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,200,763 2,727,997 - 2,727,997 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 6,470,226 $ 7,084,505 $ 3,200,224 $ 3,884,281 45.2%
Reserve Balances
Depreciation Reserve $ 10,018,155 $ 9,918,621 $ 9,742,617
Future Capacity Reserve $ 10,073,428 $ 9,957,571 $ 9,806,045
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2012
Community Transportation Improvement Fund
Revised 92% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 312,651 $ 435,160 $ 435,160 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Grants Revenue 1,900,000 1,900,000 238,577 1,661,423 12.6%
Transfer In Loan Proceeds - 1,750,000 - 1,750,000 0.0%
MSA Receipts - - 132,130 (132,130) 0.0%
Interest Earned 2,800 2,800 209 2,591 7.5%
Total Revenues 1,902,800 3,784,560 370,916 3,413,644 9.8%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 2,215,451 $ 4,219,720 $ 806,076 $ 3,413,644 19.1%
Expenses
Program Expenses $ 2,200,000 $ 3,206,760 $ 202,548 $ 3,004,212 6.3%
Program Expenses - City appropriated - 875,000 25,206 849,794 2.9%
Transfer to Capital Project Fund - - 68,000 (68,000) 0.0%
Total Expenses 2,200,000 4,081,760 295,754 3,786,006 7.2%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 15,451 137,960 - 137,960 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 2,215,451 $ 4,219,720 $ 295,754 $ 3,923,966 7.0%
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CITY OF DOVER
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN UNRESERVED FUND
PERIOD ENDED MAY 31, 2012
CDBG/NSP SUBSTANCE
POLICE LIBRARY HOUSING ABUSE PREV.
GRANTS GRANTS (2) GRANTS GRANT (1) TOTALS
REVENUES:
State Grants received $ 147,243 $ 280,467 $ - $ 31,700 $ 459,410
Federal Grants received 182,858 1,280 270,490 - 454,628
Recreation revenue - - - 20,007 20,007
Investment income (loss) 149 - - - 149
TOTAL REVENUES $ 330,250 $ 281,747 $ 270,490 $ 51,707 $ 934,194
EXPENDITURES:
Program expenditures $ 514,564 $ 251,372 $ - $ 64,852 $ 830,788
Program expenditures - NSP - - 164,606 - 164,606
Program expenditures - CDBG - - 193,890 - 193,890
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 514,564 $ 251,372 $ 358,496 $ 64,852 $ 1,189,284
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (184,314) $ 30,375 $ (88,006) $ (13,145) $ (255,090)
Other financing sources (uses):
Operating transfers-out (76,589) - - - (76,589)
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other
financing sources over expenditures & other
uses $ (260,903) $ 30,375 $ (88,006) $ (13,145) $ (331,679)
FUND BALANCE
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 415,403 $ 47,472 $ 73,368 $ 16,326 $ 552,569
FUND BALANCE
AT END OF PERIOD $ 154,500 $ 77,847 $ (14,638) $ 3,181 $ 220,890
Notes:
(1) Substance Abuse Prev. Grant: This grant is on a reimbursement basis.
(2) Library Grants Library personnel were not able to expend all of the grant in FY 2011. A letter
was written by the Department Head requesting permission to spend the grant out
in FY 2012.
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Dover Police Department
Monthly Report
To
Mayor and City Council
“To Protect and Serve”
May 2012
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June 15, 2012
Honorable Carleton E. Carey, Sr., Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Carey and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of May 2012:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through May 31st, numbered 14,936. This is an increase of 1,671 complaints over the
same time period for last year.
18,000
14,936
13,234 13,265
12,315 11,111
12,000
6,000
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
12 Cases Reported in
9 May
8 Cases Cleared in
5
May
4 3 4 4
4 Cases Cleared
2 1
from Previous
0 Months
0
Burglary Robbery Rape
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Report to Mayor and Council
May 2012
Page 2
COMMUNITY POLICE SECTION
ENFORCEMENT ACTION ARRESTS
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 12
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 5
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 5
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 0
PROSTITUTION 0
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT 0
DCO’S
WANTED CHECKS/CPC’S 1
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 44
WARNINGS 10
FUGITIVE 5
TOTAL ARRESTS 82
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
12,000
The department issued 7,225 traffic citations
9,056 8,684
through this reporting period. This is a decrease 7,536 7,171 7,225
of 1,459 citations over the number issued during the 8,000
same period last year.
4,000
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
TRAFFIC CRASHES
st
Through May 31 , Dover Police investigated 800 traffic crashes. This is an increase of 54 crashes investigated during
the same period last year.
787 806 780 746 800
800
400
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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Report to Mayor and Council
May 2012
Page 3
2%
911 CENTER
6% During the month of May, our 911 Center handled
a total of 10,815 calls averaging 349 calls per day.
Dispatchers handled 2,656 calls on the 911
VoIP
25% wireless lines, an average of 86 calls per day, 652
911 Landline
calls on the 911 landlines, an average of 22 calls
911 Wireless per day, and 179 calls on the Voice Over Internet
Administrative Protocol lines an average of 6 calls per day.
67%
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
6,000
Through May 30th, we issued 3,177
city ordinance summons, a decrease
of 645 summons over May of last year. 3,958 3,822
*Note: of those summonses issued in 4,000 3,475 3,189 3,177
April, 93 were issued for handicapped 2,784
2,391 2,736
parking violations, 37 for fire lane 2,235 2,390
parking violations, 173 for false alarms 2,000
(131 for 3-5 alarms, 35 for 6-9 alarms,
6 for 10-15 alarms, and 0 for 16 or
more alarms) and 85 for noise
violations (45 for vehicle violations and 0
40 for residence violations). 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
ISSUED PAID
Listed below are the major crimes and activities that occurred during the month of May:
On Tuesday May 1, 2012 at approximately 0830 hours, a subject, which is an acquaintance of the victim,
was found removing a television from the residence. The subject returned a television when he realized the
victim was calling police. He fled the residence in a vehicle and was apprehended by Dover Officers a short
time later. The victim later determined that her rear door lock had been damaged and $400.00 cash had
been removed.
On Saturday, May 19, 2012 at approximately 0106 hours, the Dover Officers responded to S. Bradford
Street and Loockerman Street in reference to a disorderly subject. The subject was standing in the middle of
the roadway yelling profanities at the officer. The officer attempted to take the subject into custody and the
subject physically resisted. During the altercation, the officer's uniform was damaged and he sustained
abrasions to his right arm and right knee; however, the subject was taken into custody. The officer’s injuries
were minor and he declined medical treatment.
Dover Officers are currently investigating a burglary to a residence in the 200 block of Acorn Lane. The
burglary occurred between Friday, May 11, 2012 and Monday, May 14, 2012. An unknown suspect forced
entry into the residence and removed miscellaneous coins and jewelry before fleeing.
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Report to Mayor and Council
May 2012
Page 4
On Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 1843 hours officers from the Dover Police Drug, Vice and Organized Crime
Unit and Safe Streets Unit attempted to stop a vehicle in the Courtney Square Shopping Center in the 400
block of S. New Street. The officers spotted the subject as a passenger in a vehicle and had knowledge that
he was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant. The officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, and the
vehicle, being operated by an unknown black male, fled at a high rate of speed southbound. The vehicle
collided with a tree on South Governor’s Avenue at the entrance to Rodney Village. Three suspects fled on
foot from the vehicle. The driver remains at large. Two subjects were apprehended. A search of the vehicle
revealed a 9mm Beretta handgun with 16 rounds of ammunition, a .45 caliber Colt handgun with 11 round of
ammunition and 4.8 grams of Crack Cocaine.
The Dover Police Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Friday,
May 25, 2012 at 0212 hours in the area of South Queen Street. The 22 year old male victim was
approached by his cousin, who was later identified, and brandishing a handgun. The subject and another
unidentified black male subject demanded cash from the victim. The subject and his accomplice then
assaulted the victim and pistol whipped him. The subjects took money from the victim and then fled
eastbound on foot. The victim was transported to Kent General Hospital for treatment of a minor head
laceration. Warrants have been placed on file for the suspects.
The Dover Police Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Friday,
May 25, 2012 at 1237 hours in the parking lot of a restaurant on DuPont Highway. The male manager was
walking to his vehicle after closing with the night deposit bag and was accosted by a black male subject
brandishing a handgun. The subject removed the cash from the victim and fled eastbound on foot. No
injuries were reported. The subject is described as a black male, wearing a black hooded sweat shirt,
sunglasses, jeans and gloves.
The Dover Police Criminal Investigations Unit investigated a burglary that occurred between May 16th and
May 17, 2012 at business located on Saulsbury Road. The subject entered the business through a rear
window and removed computer equipment before fleeing.
On May 23, 2012, Dover Police Detectives arrested a subject for a burglary and related charges. The
detectives learned that the subject had brought the stolen property to his girlfriend’s house in the 800 block
of Forrest Avenue. However, before detectives arrived at the residence, the subject’s girlfriend fled with the
stolen computer equipment. She was later located and subsequently arrested and charged with Tampering
with Physical Evidence and Hindering Prosecution. She agreed to show detectives the location of the
property and it was recovered in a wooded area near Smyrna, Delaware.
The Dover Police Criminal Investigations Unit is currently investigating a burglary at a local market on S.
New Street. The burglary occurred on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at approximately 0100 hours. The subjects
entered the business by prying open the south side door. Once inside, the subjects shattered a glass display
case, removed knives and fled south east on foot.
On May 29, 2012 at approximately 1345 hours, Dover Officers responded to a single car crash which
occurred on West Denny’s Road, west of Carlisle Drive. The vehicle, a 2000 Ford Contour, was travelling
eastbound on West Denny’s when the driver, a 19 year old of Dover, lost control, left the roadway and rolled
over. The driver was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained non life-threatening injuries. A 14 year
old female, of Maryland, sustained internal non life-threatening injuries and was admitted to Bay Health. The
right rear passenger, age 20 of Hartly Delaware, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe head
injuries. He was later pronounced dead at Bay Health at 1830 hours as a result of his injuries. There was no
indication of alcohol being a factor in the accident. The investigation is still ongoing and is being handled by
the Dover Police Accident Reconstruction Unit. No charges have been filed at this time.
On Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 1017 hours, Dover Officers responded to a robbery complaint that had
occurred in the area of N. Caroline Place and Periwinkle Drive. The Criminal Investigation Unit handled the
investigation which revealed that the victim was walking in the area and was approached by a black male
suspect who produced a handgun from his waistband and demanded money. The victim gave the suspect
and undisclosed amount of money and then ran and called police. The suspect fled in an unknown direction.
Respectfully Submitted,
James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
Chief of Police
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Monthly Report
May 2012
Office of City Assessor
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Assessor’s Monthly Report
Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of May 2011/2012 the Month of May 2011/2012
32 $36
$40 $34
35 25
Thousands
30
25 17 17
20 10 9 $20 $13
15 $9 $7
10 0 2 0 0 2011 $0 $0 $0 2011
5
0 $0
2012 2012
First Time Buyer for Month of May 2011/2012 Realty Property
May 2011/2012 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to
Recording
20 17 17
$2 $2
Res. Non‐First $3 $2
Millions
15 Time Buyers $1
10 $2
9 $0
10 Res. First Time $1 $0 $0 $0
2011
Buyers $0
5 2012
0
2011 2012
Major Updates
Mar ‐ 12 Apr ‐ 12 May ‐ 12
Assessment Change $2,207,400 $833,200 $ 4,303,000
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Value Total Sale Pric e Ratio PRD
11 $1,835,000 $1,709,530 1.07 1.01
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.
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Assessor’s Monthly Report
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 scanned and indexed into Fortis.
Assessor’s Office
Appeals
‐ Appeal Hearings have been completed ( see attached spread sheet)
Senior Citizen Tax Reduction
‐ Out of 614 applications mailed, 411 where returned. 383 seniors have been approved and
28 seniors have been denied.
Disabled Citizen Tax Reduction
‐ Out of 50 applications mailed, 22 have filed and 20 have been approved.
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City of Dover Sales Ratio Report for May 2012
Total Assessed
PARID Address Value Sales DT Sales Price ASR
ED05‐067.09‐03‐18.00 349 PINE VALLEY RD $202,100 11‐May‐12 $190,900 1.06
ED05‐067.13‐02‐05.00 18 SAINT ANDREWS CT $257,900 22‐May‐12 $210,000 1.23
ED05‐068.09‐01‐56.00 646 VISTA AVE $219,100 7‐May‐12 $210,000 1.04
ED05‐068.18‐01‐56.00 727 MAPLE PKY $140,400 3‐May‐12 $115,500 1.22
ED05‐068.20‐01‐42.00 211 THORNTON ST $203,400 8‐May‐12 $154,900 1.31
ED05‐076.04‐01‐67.00 405 RIDGELY BLVD $174,200 2‐May‐12 $189,330 0.92
ED05‐076.06‐05‐41.00 549 GEORGE WASHINGTON DR $217,300 1‐May‐12 $193,000 1.13
ED05‐087.06‐01‐28.00 2022 HORSEPOND RD $105,300 1‐May‐12 $150,000 0.70
ED05‐076.10‐02‐43.00 1517 FAWN ST $158,200 4‐May‐12 $164,900 0.96
LC05‐058.17‐04‐18.00 23 GORDON PL $94,100 15‐May‐12 $68,000 1.38
ED05‐076.12‐03‐55.00 803 W NORTH ST $63,000 1‐May‐12 $63,000 1.00
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2012 Appeal Log
Residential Appeals
Current
Appeal # Name PIN # Property Address# Amount Requ. Amount Board Decision
RES2012‐01 SCHWEITZER, MARC ED05‐067.13‐01‐75.00 193 CARNOUSTIE RD $242,900 $200,000 $219,700
RES2012‐02 BURDUSI, MICHAEL JOHN ED05‐077.06‐01‐22.00 41 BAYARD AVE $260,800 $218,100 $200,100
RES2012‐03 SHIRLIZ LLC 242 LOTS CLEARVIEW MEADOWS $6,383,500 $2,090,000 $2,544,000
RES2012‐04 WILBUR JOHN & BETTY ED05‐067.09‐03‐44.00 254 PINEVALLEY RD $251,000 $185,000 $251,000
RES2012‐05 POTTER KEIRA ED05‐076.11‐02‐36.00 1168 S FARMVIEW DR $178,500 NOT GIVEN $178,500
RES2012‐06 KENNETT GARY ED05‐076.20‐04‐28.00 70 SHERWOOD COURT $175,500 $150,000 $175,500
RES2012‐07 GOODNOW HOMES CORP ED05‐067.14‐01‐60.00 COLLEGE RD $55,400 $20,000 $22,200
RES2012‐08 BESSETTE VIRGINIA ED05‐085.08‐03‐56.00 399 FIDDLERS GREEN $179,500 $150,000 $174,800
RES2012‐09 VIRDIN DONNA M LC05‐058.18‐01‐13.00 62 KAREN PL $118,100 $42,000 $113,700
RES2012‐10 KELLY PAMELIA H ED05‐085.12‐03‐42.00 380 POST BLVD $189,400 NOT GIVEN $189,400
RES2012‐11 MOORE REEDIE G ED05‐057.17‐01‐06.00 106 MILLCREEK DR $162,700 $140,000 $162,700
RES2012‐12 UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURC ED05‐076.12‐01‐01.00 922 FOREST ST $115,300 $100,000 $115,300
RES201‐13 LIBORIO WATERGATE LLC 189 LOTS CHESTNUT GOVE $2,212,900 $675,000 $2,212,900
EXEMPT REQUEST
Appeal # Name PIN # Property Address# Amount Reque. Amount Board Decision
EX2011‐02 SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH ED05‐076.12‐02‐71.00 136 S QUEEN ST $120,000 0 $120,000
CHAPTER 850 VIETNAM
EX2011‐03 VETERANS OF AMERICA ED05‐076.05‐01‐10.00 1549 REAR FORREST AVE $43,000 0 0
EX2011‐04 EJB INC ED05‐077.10‐01‐48.00 327 MARTIN ST $420,800 0 0
EX2012‐01 HOUSE OF PRIDE INC ED05‐076.08‐05‐2200 16 N NEW ST $75,800 $0 $75,800
EX2012‐02 HOUSE OF PRIDE INC ED05‐077.09‐01‐35.00 102 S NEW ST $137,600 $0 $137,600
EX2012‐03 HOUSE OF PRIDE INC ED05‐077.09‐01‐43.00 115 S NEW ST $186,900 $0 $186,900
EX2012‐04 UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURC ED05‐076.11‐01‐09.00 LOT 8 N FOREST ST $30,600 $0 $30,600
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Commercial Appeals
Current
Appeal # Name PIN # Property Address# Amount Requ. Amount Board Decision
CM2012‐01 G&IVI DOVER COUNTRY CLUB LLC ED05‐076.06‐06‐01.00 APTS FORREST AVE $13,176,500 $9,900,000 $13,176,500
COM2012‐02 G&IVI GREENS AT DEDAR CHASE ED05‐057.01‐02‐08.00 1700 N DUPONT HWY $11,116,800 $7,700,000 $11,116,800
COM2012‐03 KALPKISH LLC ED05‐068.13‐01‐79.00 348 N DUPONT HWY $3,746,200 $2,500,000 $3,336,100
COM2012‐04 1585 ASSOCIATES LLC ED05‐057.00‐02‐01.03 1585 MCKEE ROAD $2,960,900 $2,000,000 $2,596,300
COM2012‐05 PEAR STREET ASSOCIATES LLC ED05‐067.20‐01‐01.00 602 PEAR ST $3,649,900 $2,808,100 $3,143,100
COM2012‐06 ARTEL ASSOCIATES LLC ED05‐057.00‐01‐15.00 1387 N DUPONT HWY $2,882,900 $2,300,000 $2,511,700
Totals $49,073,400 $31,178,200 $42,991,200
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
MAY 2012
City Manager’s Monthly Report, May 2012
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Customer Services
In the month of May we processed 1,612 payments as of May 31, 2012.
City of Dover property taxes were due July 31, 2011 (July 31 in 2011 was a Sunday). As of May 31, 2012 the delinquent
property taxes total $325,328.02 for all tax years. Our collection efforts include sending a delinquent statement, making
phone calls, and enforcing the Clean Hands Act. The Inspection and Planning Departments have been providing assis-
tance in collecting these outstanding debts. In November the properties over one year delinquent will be selected to pro-
cess for the monition sale. Currently, there are approximately 70 properties selected for processing.
Human Resources
Continued contract negotiations with FOP & IBEW.
Open Enrollment for Health, Dental & Vision held for all active and retired employees.
Open Enrollment meetings held at the Pitts Center to provide employees with additional information and to answer
questions.
Retirement seminar conducted to educate active employees on their retirement benefits.
Parks, Recreation & Library
Library
709 attended 25 children’s programs & 38 attended 7 teen programs.
Job Center noted 190 participants this month.
69 attended the “In Harmony” concert.
Parks & Recreation
Staff offered logistical support for the annual Dover Days Festival.
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
3,000
1,000 908
2,500
1,985 2,042 800 708 683
1,892
2,000 1,804 1,783
1,683 1,623 1,583 1,658 1,658 1,730
1,576 547
1,447 600
1,500
1,000 400 303
223 248
500 200
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12
Write-Offs / Electric & Trash Bills
The electric write-off for outstanding electric bills with dates ranging mainly from April 2010 until June 2010. The proposed write
-off of $36,406.19 includes $721.92 from accounts that filed for bankruptcy. The $36,406.19 is the fourth write-off for Fiscal 2012
and is .15 percent of the revenue ($24,039,698.) for the write-off period. In other words, the City collected 99.85% of all bills for
the write-off period. For every $100 dollars of revenue the City billed in the write-off period, $0.15 was not collected.
The trash write-off for outstanding trash bills with dates ranging mainly from April 2010 until June 2010. The proposed write-off
of $791.51 includes $32.57 from accounts that filed bankruptcy. The $791.51 is the fourth write-off for Fiscal 2012 and is .27 per-
cent of the revenue ($298,462) for the write-off period. In other words, the City collected 99.73% of all bills for the write-off peri-
od. For every $100 of revenue the City billed in the write-off period, $0.27 was not collected.
According to the APPA, the industry standard for collections among publicly held utilities of similar size is 99.74% of total electric
revenue. The accounts are currently assigned to our collection agency and will remain there even when they have been written off.
A complete list of accounts is available upon request.
FY 2012 FY 2011
Major Program Updates May 2012 May 2011 Difference
Year-to-Date Year-to-Date
Number of Customers Served 21,604 23,704 (2,100) 254,314 268,655
Final Bills 625 664 (39) 7,153 7,088
Estimated Bills 152 124 28 1,676 1,539
Penalties Posted $ 16,649 $ 17,748 $ (1,099) $ 201,096 $ 233,475
Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended $ 13,968 $ 211,316 $ (197,349) $ 1,562,982 $ 2,225,790
Balance Transfers $ 3,280 $ 911 $ 2,370 $ 16,271 $ 27,793
Utility Collections $ 32,122 $ 22,217 $ 9,905 $ 304,369 $ 258,181
Special Assessments $ 110 $ 110 $ (0) $ 440 $ 8,939
Miscellaneous Billings $ 102,004 $ 411,176 $ (309,172) $ 1,453,749 $ 1,539,672
CNP through Disconnect Collars $ 40 441 (401) 223 94
Court Cases - - - - -
Tamperings 5 1 4 53 39
Taxes Levied (includes carry forward) $ 422,881 $ 461,196 $ (38,314) $ 10,636,978 $ 3,710,635
Billing Adjustments $ 1,069 $ 360 $ 709 $ 14,458 $ 63,377
Total Taxes Collected $ 38,623 $ 4,751 $ 33,872 $ 10,538,367 $ 445,692
Taxes Outstanding $ 385,328 $ 414,055 $ (28,727) $ 385,328 $ 3,319,866
Payments in Lieu $ - $ 1,500 $ (1,500) $ - $ 9,000
Billing Accuracy (on schedule billings) 99.0% 99.0% - 99.0% 99.0%
Bills Published on Schedule 99.0% 99.0% - 99.9% 99.9%
Meters Read on Schedule 99.9% 99.9% - 99.9% 99.9%
Customer Satisfaction Rating 99.9% 99.9% - 99.7% 99.7%
Delinquent Accounts Collected 99.7% 99.7% - 99.8% 99.8%
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HUMAN RESOURCES
May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Category Total
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12
Caucasian* 316 313 310 306 302 299 299 299 295 294* 291 289 290 N/A
Minorities* 63 63 63 63 63 62 61 59 59 59* 57 56 57 N/A
Hired 1 - - - 1 - 1 - - 2 - - 2 7
Terminated/Resigned/
1 2 3 4 5 4 2 2 4 3 5 3 2 40
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted - - - - - - 2 - - - - - 1 3
Jobs Posted - - - 1 - - - - - - 3 4 2 10
Workers Comp. Injuries 5 5 4 7 4 2 9 4 3 3 6 2 2 56
Workers Comp. Hours 50 46 63 135 263 565 369 418 315 222 55 195 112 2,808
Insurance Claims 2 5 3 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 4 3 6 42
Full-time Employees: 336 Part-time Employees: 9 (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 4 Library)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
* Correction to February 2012
Retired: Human Resources Clerk, Water Treatment Plant Operator
Jobs Posted: Inspector I & Administrative Assistant (City Clerk’s Office)
Hired: Electrical Engineer, Substation Technician I
Recruitment Information
Asian/ American Indi-
In Out
Position Total Female Male Black White Hispanic Pacific Is- an/Alaskan Na- Unknown
Dover Dover
lander tive
PT Library Clerk 176 137 39 57 101 6 3 2 7 112 64
Payroll Specialist 30 26 4 10 20 - - - - 18 12
Playground Leader I 43 23 20 16 23 1 1 - 2 26 17
Playground Leader II 17 9 7 5 8 1 1 - 2 10 7
Unfilled/Open Positions by Department*
Unfilled/Open Positions May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
By Department 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12** 12 12 12 12
Electric 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 3
Public Works 2 3 1 1 3 3 5 5 9 11 13 13 15
Police - - 4 4 4 5 3 3 3 1 2 3 2
All Other Departments 4.5 7.5 5 6.5 8.5 12 10.5 12.5 11.5 12 13 15 14
Totals 8.5 12.5 12 14.5 19.5 22.5 23.5 25.5 28.5 29 33 36 34
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes **Organization Change
Electric: Journeyman – 1st Class Lineman, Public Utilities Director, Dept. Budget & Support Supervisor
Public Works: Utility Maintenance Mechanic I/ Wastewater, Water Service Person, Motor Equipment Operator II/Water, Heavy
Equipment Operator II, Field Supervisor I - Streets, and (2) MEO I & (1) MEO II – Sanitation, Public Services Manager, Custodian I (1),
Custodian II, Facilities Management - Craftsperson II, Vehicle Maintenance -Mechanic I, Water Treatment Plant Operator I, Utility
Maint. II - Wastewater
Police: Police Officer, Secretary II (Civilian)
All Other Departments: Sr. LAN Analyst (due to A. Siegel currently acting as IT Director), LAN Analyst, Human Resources Clerk, Hu-
man Resources and Safety Coordinator, Senior City Administrator, (2) Library Clerk (PT), (3)Library Page (PT), Administrative Assis-
tant - Clerk’s Office, Fire Dispatcher, Central Services Director, Central Mailroom Clerk, Inspector I, Material Expeditor
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HUMAN RESOURCES
continued
Bonus Programs by Month
May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Bonus Program Category Total
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12
Stop Program-Sensibly Tak-
ing Off Pounds(weigh-ins)
21 - 15 4 5 22 5 8 - 13 4 8 24 129
Caught Doing it Right-
Promotes employees
productivity & creativity -
- - 1 1 1 - - - 2 - - - 5
(submissions)
Breathe Program-Rewards
for ending tobacco use
-
- - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - - - 4
(submissions)
Ducs in a Row-Doing Useful
Community Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(submissions)
Workers Comp Injuries
20
15
10
5
0
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan-* Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12
Electric Public Works Police Others
* Organization Change
Electric: 1 Public Works: 1 Police: 0 All Other Depts.: 0
*
* Organization Change
Electric: 1 Public Works: 111 Police: 0 All Other Depts.: 0
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Service Requests Resolved Citizen Action Center - Customers w/ New Issues
250 233
216 221 150 129
202 168
200 186 180 186
171
130
159 162 165 162
144 110 81 60
150 88 114 48 57 86
90
100 70 70
63 31
50 44
50
30
0 10
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12
Programming Requests Completed Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
25 50,000
21 21 45,000
20 17
40,000
16 16 16 35,000
15 15 15
Pages Viewed
14 14
15 12 30,000
11
43,152
25,000
10 20,000
23,639
15,000
22,347 18,965 20,460 19,853 19,936 20,942 22,051
16,470 17,995 17,120 17,542
5 10,000
5,000
0 0
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12
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 351 339 335
Scheduled PCs Replaced - - -
Servers Supported 13 13 15
People Trained 1 4 13
Availability Statistics based on 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday—Friday
6 City Manager’s Monthly Report, May 2012
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PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY
Library
Adult Services
Childrens Services
1000
1000
500
500
0
May 11 June 11 July 11 Aug 11 Sept 11 Oct 1 1 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Fe b 12 Mar 12 Apr 1 2 May 12 0
May 11 June 11 July 11 Aug 11 Sept 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 1 2 May 12
Series4 Series3 Series2 Series1
Reference – 496 Reader’s Advisory – 172 Reference - 67; Reader’s Advisory – 42
Electronic Assistance – 140 Electronic Assistance – 21; Outreach – 0
****We have amended our Electronic Assistance, Reader's Advisory & Reference
transactions to more accurately represent the actual statistics.***
Circulation May12 FYTD 12 May11 FYTD 11
Dover residents 16,550 179,511 15,296 184,105
Ebooks (began 12/2011) 655 3,736 Not recorded.
Kent residents* 14,002 156,569 13,161 163,770
Non-county residents 2,570 21,530 1,704 17,312
Registrations
Dover residents 196 2,133 1636 2,402
Kent residents* 39 778 63 994
Non-county residents 4 94 8 103
Other
Visiting Patrons 30,047 335,953 27,726 333,165
Meeting Room Usage** 80 880 80 2,540
Photocopier Usage 1,681 16,483 1,130 16,921
Dial-A-Story 999 9,676 719 12,174
Computer Usage 3,755 43,992 4,154 48,371
Holds (Total) 30,047 335,953 27,726 333,165
*Breakout of Kent County Residential Statistics
Circulation Registrations
Harrington: 165 Harrington: 0
Smyrna: 732 Smyrna: 1
Milford: 127 Milford: 0
Outside City Limits: 12,978 Outside City Limits: 38
Total Registered Users: (Card Holders)
City: 18,285 Kent County: 13,285 Outside Kent County: 1,108
Other Points of Interest:
Inter/Interlibrary***: 0 items loaned out Technical services: 2,094 items added
28 items borrowed 1,338 items deleted
Volunteers: 632 hours of service completed
** Meeting Room Usage
The meeting room is no longer available for rental as it has become the designated location of the Job Center.
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Parks and Recreation
Recreation Revenue
Recreation Revenue Breakdown
18,761
20,000 17,726 $30,000.00
18,000 15,867 15,552
13,726
16,000 $25,000.00
9,670.50
14,000
$20,000.00
9,606
12,000
8,372 7,890
10,000
7,269 7,548 7,776 $15,000.00
8,000
$10,000.00
3,242
6,000
4,000
2,000
$5,000.00
0
May 11 June July 11 Aug 11 Sept Oc t 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12 $0.00
11 11 May June July Aug Sept Oc t Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12
Year To Date Revenue Comparison
General – $3,796 Rental Payments – $1,125
FY11 $107,118 vs FY12: $105,078 Sports – $1,380 Leagues – $6,300 Trips – $1,125
Rentals FYTD 12 MAY11 MAY12 FYTD 11
Baseball/Softball Field Rentals* 33 189 40 200
Dover Park Pavilions (2) 17 71 9 32
Multipurpose/Field Hockey Field Rentals* 0 23 1 58
Recreation Center – Dover Park 17 137 16 179
Silver Lake Pavilions (2) / Schutte (1) 6 33 8 47
Soccer Field Rentals* 2 12 3 20
Stage – Mobile Platform 5 21 5 25
*These numbers reflect groups that utilized our facilities during July.
Dover Park Program Attendance* MAY12 FYTD 12 MAY11 FYTD 11
Delaware Bay Fishing Trip 21 21 20 51
*This number reflects activities that took place in May. (Not included on the JWP report.)
Total Program Attendance
FREE Open Gym Registration Cards
Total Cards Issued: 4,963
City Residents: 2,189 - (44%)
Non-City Residents: 2,774- (56%)
- Kent County: 2,281 - (46%)
- Sussex County: 165 - (3%)
- New Castle County: 109 - (2%)
- Out of State: 218 - (4%)
*The cards permit entrance to the facility during
scheduled Public Open Gym Periods at no charge.
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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 Lexington Glenn
Village of Westover (Phase VI) Farthing Woods Eden Hill (Residential)
Patriot Village Clearview Meadows Village of Cannon Mill
Sanitation
Monthly Total Refuse (Tons) Sanitation Hours
1,500
1200
950
924
998
940 1000
1,000 845 887
826
795 812 804 705
762
710
769 800
604 587
473 600 473
412 420
500
240 400
169 202 157 162 155
129 144 148 143
75 99 200 80
39
- 0
Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash Container
Collection Collection Repair/Delivery
Bulk May 12 May 11
MAY 12 FYTD 12 MAY 11 FYTD 11
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 189 1985 204 2,455
13,038.6
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,095.08 11,019.15 1,267.78 5
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 33 230 47 274
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 6 36 5 50
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 39 515 80 641
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
STATS HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED
May 2012 19,874 8,583 274,620 13.82
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Streets MAY 12 FYTD 12 MAY 11 FYTD 11
Signed Installed 14 284 15 270
Signs Repaired 17 188 11 229
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 3,200 18,473 9,796 27,058
New Post Installed 3 62 2 83
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 0 49 30 65
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 0 270 160 376
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 21 2,085 0 253
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 32 914 0 355
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 63 126 2 97
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 240 660 1 356
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 24 559 56 517
Concrete Work (Hrs) 36 653 180 549
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0 1 12 59
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 184 1,864 155 1,718
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 64 0 65
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,196 10,152 1,675 11,344
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 282 2,024 316 2,257
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 75 14,898 0 9,250
Leaf Collection (Miles) 130 5,620 0 7,055
Grounds
Arborist Crew MAY 2012 MAY 2011
Trees Trimmed 65 62
Trees Removed 7 12
Trees Planted 1 0
Stumps Removed 5 0
Injected fungicide in 5 American Elm trees to keep them from getting Dutch Elm Disease.
Assisted mowing crews four days this month.
Spent four days making repairs to the irrigation systems on The Plaza damaged by large trucks delivering materials
to the new library.
Hauled four loads of mulch to Silver Lake Park for students to spread on weekend project.
Beautification Crew
Make up the last 40 hanging baskets to go on poles on Loockerman Streets. Began every other day watering schedule.
Planted flowers in the window boxes of the Dove Days booth.
Weeded at Fire Station #2, the Library, and Weyandt Hall.
Dug the last of the tulips from the beds.
Began tilling, raking and planting the annual beds.
Sprayed Orthene in the greenhouse to control aphids.
Mowing Crew
Mowing all 280 areas including parks, around City facilities, ditches and right-of-ways.
Assisted with digging tulips from a number of beds.
Assisted with hanging 35 hanging baskets.
Application of 9 gallons of Round up Pro herbicide on Loockerman Street and the downtown business district.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Attended 2012 GIS Conference.
Created Miss Utility maps.
Printed multiple posters for Downtown Dover Development Office.
Printed maps for race operations.
Created trash guidelines feature class.
Fleet and Facilities Management
Fleet Maintenance
Work Orders: 54
Major Program Updates
Measure MAY 12 MAY 11 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance
Scheduled Preventative Maintenance appoint- 17 out of 36 16 out of 22
- 25.51%
ments being kept (Quantity and Percentage) 70.37% 76.92%
Facilities Management
Routine work orders completed within 5 days 31 out of 34 39 out of 42
- 1.68%
(Quantity and Percentage) 91.18% 92.86%
Emergency work orders completed within 2 9 out of 10 5 out of 5
- 10%
days (Quantity and Percentage) 90% 100%
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Water/Wastewater
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates May 12 May 11 DIFF FY12 YTD FY11
State and Federal Violations 0 violations 0 violations - - -
Water Quality Complaints 5 5 - 113 114
Plan Review Completed Within 30 days of Sub- 11 plans 78
-67 99% 95%
mission 100% 99%
plans
Field Inspection Response within 48 hours of
17 18 -1 100% 94.74%
Request
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
MAY 12 MAY 11 Current FY
Task
Water Production – Daily Average 4,433,613 4,385,516 1,890,702,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is < 30 minutes) 29,.04 26 23.36
Water Mains Repaired 1 1 20
Water Service Lines Repaired 2 2 15
Wastewater Mains Repaired 2 0 6
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 0 2 9
Sewer Lines Flushed – Linear Feet 105,745 146,559 702,661
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 14,033 13,924 93
Lost Time Accidents – All Water/Wastewater Divisions 0 0 1
SOP/CIP Updates (percentages below represent percent completed)
FY-2011 Spring Street Program – 34.5%
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
Electric
System Peak Total System Load
200 100,000
172.6 81,797
165.5
153.8 153.8 71,888 74,068
143.7 65,231
80,000
139.3 61,675 60,425 60,085
56,161 57,142 55,238 54,951 55,553
150
53,525
106.13 109.3
60,000
101.8 98.5 99.6
97.3 94.5
100 40,000
20,000
50
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
May 11 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug 11 Sep 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12
Outages Customers of Gained/Lost
35 8,000
40 34
30
35
25 6,000
30
Customers
23
Outages
20 25
4,000 18 16
20
15 13
15 9 10
10 8 6 6
2,000 10 5 5
5 5 2
0
0 0
May 11 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug 11 Sep 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12
May Jul 11 Sep Nov Jan Mar May
11 11 11 Outages
12 12 12
Outages: 10 Customers: 61
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be measured by
calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index.
FY 12 YTD FY 11 FY 10
38.2 63.78 160.14
Controllable Outages Average Response Time
Annual goal is less than 40 Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
3 43 23.1 Minutes 28.6 Minutes
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Electric Engineering Design
Major Program Updates MAY 12 MAY 11 DIFF FY12 YTD FY11
Extensions Design Completed Within 30 days
0 0 - 4 0
of complete Submission
New Underground Installation % Completed New Underground Installation % Completed
N/A
MAY 12 MAY 11 FY12 YTD
PROGRAM UPDATES
Tree Trimming 300 206 1843
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 1
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 8
New Services 5 4 103
Major Goals Completed in the Past Two Months
N/A
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CITY PLANNER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
Public Services Group
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 736-7196 Fax (302) 736-4217
May 2012
PERSONNEL
On May 8th Ann Marie Townshend (Planning Director) was a presenter at the “Access to Healthy Communities
in Delaware’s Built Environment – Breaking the Barriers to Healthy Communities” forum event was sponsored
by DE HEAL (Delaware Coalition for Healthy Eating Active Living) and the Delaware Office of State Planning
Coordination. Dawn Melson-Williams (Principal Planner) also attended the event.
May 21st and 22nd, 2012 Greg Akers, Mike McGregor and Chris Scott attended IRC Code Review Training held
in Concordville, PA.
During the May 2012 NASCAR Race staff activities involved manning the Command Post, data gathering with
GIS technology, intake of Business Licenses, license and code compliance checks, and incident response by
Fire Marshals in addition to the regular daily operations of the Department of Planning & Inspections. The Staff
activities specifically related to the NASCAR event covered the period of Wednesday, May 30th through
Sunday, June 3rd and involved 14 City Staff, 1 State Fire Marshal and 4 Kent County Dispatchers.
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. Planning Staff also reviews new applications
for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. More detailed information on these permits and licenses is
reported later in this document. For May 2012, Planning Staff was involved with review of 71 Permits and 8
Certificates of Occupancy permits (2012 Year to Date total of 342 Permits and COs compared to 384 year-to-
date in 2011).
EDEN HILL FARM TND
In May construction continued on a set of six townhouse dwelling units located at 501-511 Ann Moore
Street within Phase 1 of the Residential District. For the Residential District of Eden Hill Farm
Traditional Neighborhood Design, the totals are now 71 dwelling units complete of the 77 permits
approved for dwelling units.
Prior to starting development in Phase 2, the site developer will need to work with City Staff to address
delays in street lighting installation, tree planting requirements, and other infrastructure items.
There was no activity associated with the Professional Office, Medical & Financial District.
There was no activity associated with the Neighborhood Commercial District.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus efforts on the implementation items identified in the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan as amended.
Planning Staff continues to work on the developing revisions to the sign regulations. The Draft
Ordinance #2012-12 is scheduled for review by the Parks Recreation & Community Enhancement
Committee on June 11th.
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NEW DOVER HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT (C-10-05/S-11-18)
Construction activities related to utilities, site improvements like parking lots, and the building foundation and
steel framing construction activities continue at the site. Planning Staff and Public Works Staff continue to work
with the district’s design professionals and DelDOT staff on project details and the monthly coordination
meeting was held on May 16th. Review of the plans for transportation elements such as the east entrance and
multi-use path associated with the school project continue. A signal analysis will be conducted for the east
entrance. They are working towards a summer start of construction on the west entrance (Dover High Drive)
and Route 8 improvements.
NPDES – MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT
Working under the partnership between Wesley College’s Environmental Sciences Department and the City of
Dover Planning Office, Melissa Savin, the Wesley College intern who has been working with the Planning
Office, continued to manage the required documentation and develop materials associated with the permit.
During the month of May our main focus was on planning and getting items together for our planned public
outreach in June.
There is a “Drip Irrigation Installation Workshop” planned for the end of June. In May, a drip irrigation
brochure, poster, PowerPoint, and other various handouts were made that will be given out at the workshop and
posted on the City’s webpage for public reference. Giveaways for the two workshops were purchased so that
two lucky residents in attendance can install a system in their own backyard.
Another major focus in May was on the City’s participation in a local summer camp, Camp Small Wonder. The
City’s participation of providing three days of environmental education, focusing on local water quality and its
importance was planned for the first three Thursdays in July. These commitments were made in May and the
programming of activities for the camp were researched and planned. The City also reserved the St. Jones
Reserve as a field trip for the camp.
We also had a meeting with the Dover Public Library where we planned for an environmental lecture series,
environmental family film night, and a display in the children’s section promoting environmental
issues/information. The book Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv will be used as the theme for our
activities with the children at the library. It will also be suggested to the new program Kent County Reads, as
the first book they will read and discuss. The library was enthusiastic of these plans and these items are planned
for the fall with the opening of the new library which is a LEED building.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS
Board of Adjustment:
The Board of Adjustment held a meeting on May 16, 2012 and took the following actions. The next regular
scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjustment is scheduled for June 20, 2012.
1. Applicant #V-12-03 - 421 Beuvale Lane, Marti Stansbury – Moved to deny variance request for
structure to encroach into rear yard setback.
Historic District Commission:
The Historic District Commission did not meet on May 17, 2012. The next Historic District Commission
meeting is scheduled for June 21, 2012.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on May 21, 2012 and took the actions summarized listed below. The next
Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2012.
1. C-11-04 M & L Ventures, LLC at Lafferty Lane - Moved to grant approval of a one year extension of
Conditional Use Site Plan approval for manufacturing/warehousing building project.
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2. S-11-07 Weston Drive Property: Mini-Storage Facility at 200 Weston Drive - Moved to grant
approval of a one year extension of Site Plan approval for mini-storage facility project.
3. S-11-08 Loockerman East: Lands of Hub Associates, LLC at southeast corner of S. DuPont
Highway and Loockerman Street - Moved to grant approval of a one year extension of the Site Plan
approval for hotel and retail building project.
4. C-12-03 Deep Water Church at 32 West Loockerman Street – Moved to approve Conditional Use to
establish a church within the existing building subject to conditions and compliance with all the DAC
comments of record.
5. C-12-04 Cellco Partnership Telecommunications Tower at 200 Plaza Drive/ State Route 1 Right-
of-way – Moved to approve Conditional Use Site Plan for construction of a telecommunications
monopole subject to compliance with the Planning Commission, Staff, and all of the DAC comments of
record.
6. MI-12-06 Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment: Source Water Protection Overlay Zone –
Tier 3 – Moved to recommend approval to City Council of zoning map amendment for revisions to the
SWPOZ in the vicinity of North DuPont Highway and Leipsic Road.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD current month YTD
No valid rental permit 9 77 100% 95%
No valid building permit 0 13 100% 92%
Tall grass and weeds 87 163 40% 48%
Unregistered vehicle 2 16 100% 81%
Abandoned vehicle 4 50 75% 52%
Annual Housing Inspection 12 375 83% 98%
Property Maintenance – 17 158 18% 58%
Exterior
Electric Termination 37 150 3% 71%
Dover Code of Ordinances 11 103 36% 64%
Zoning 3 36 67% 53%
Total Cases 182 1141
Total # of Inspections 254
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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CDBG FY11 PROJECTS
Homeownership Assistance Program
Seven (7) families have purchased homes using the Dover First Start Program.
Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
Three (3) homes have been completed.
Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless
CDBG funds have been utilized to cover the operations cost for the shelter.
Emergency Home Repair Project
Emergency repairs have been completed on nine (9) properties in the City of Dover.
Connections Community Support Program
Motel vouchers have been provided to 17 homeless persons in the City of Dover.
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Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
The City was awarded $1,426,740 for the acquisition and rehab of foreclosed properties to be sold to qualifying
families. A total of $1,257,292 has been expended on the acquisition and renovations for 8 properties. One property
has been purchased with program income and is for sale. The remaining balance of $169,447 will be utilized for
renovations and acquisition. Five properties have been sold, three are for sale, one is a lease purchase and one is a
rental that serves persons with disabilities. Habitat has purchased a property and is currently under renovation.
218 Ann Avenue (sold) 337 N. Governors Avenue (sold)
343 Mimosa Avenue (sold) 254 Green Blade Drive (sold)
907 Woodcrest Avenue (lease purchase) 302 Stonebrook Place (for sale)
1430 S. Hancock (group home rental) 11 Westover Drive (sold)
1415 S. Hancock (for sale) 110 Thames Drive (under renovation)
LIFE SAFETY
Inspections MAY 12 FYTD 12 MAY 11 FYTD 11
Fire Protection Inspections (new & existing) 25 629 50 772
Fire Code Inspections 98 449 53 1,000
Inspection Deficiencies 9 400 78 1,155
Certificate of Occupancy 7 39 4 54
Office 44 945 92 1,188
Meetings 31 301 45 495
Plan Review 32.5 472.5 6 435
Training 160 1,030 9 484
Fire Investigations 9 91 30 235
Accidental $31,000.00 $274,910.00 $500.00 $141,350.00
Incendiary $0.00.00 $262,050.00 $0.00 $260,550.00
Undetermined $20,000.00 $42,300.00 $0.00 $22,600.00
PERMITTING AND
LICENSING
Permits Issued MAY 12 FYTD 12 MAY 11 FYTD 11
Administrative Permit 0 15 0 17
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 25 333 27 457
Building Permits 14 147 21 150
Demolition Permits 3 23 11 38
Fence Permits 13 104 18 94
Fire Prevention Permits 1 65 3 87
Mechanical Permits 32 263 20 278
Plumbing Permits 20 339 24 413
Sign Permits 33 254 33 240
Swimming Pool Permits 4 14 3 6
Business Licenses 80 1,494 166 1,770
Merchant Licenses 1 281 3 287
Contractor Licenses 16 806 29 903
Lodging House Licenses 0 15 0 48
Mobile Homes 8 317 4 248
Public Occupancy 8 144 6 389
Rental Dwelling 54 1,492 67 2,662
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
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MAY 12 FYTD 12 MAY 11 FYTD 11
Building 346 3,334 316 3,975
Plumbing/Mechanical 287 3,660 364 4,154
Certificate of Occupancy 8 115 20 255
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS/DEMOLITION STATUS
The following buildings were declared dangerous by City Council:
123 Blue Beach Drive – Bi-weekly inspections occurred in May, property is improving, and pool is in
compliance.
26 North Kirkwood Street – Building renovation permit obtained by the owner with work continuing on
the home.
726 Slaughter Street – Building renovations were completed.
14 South Queen Street – Work continues on the building with parts of the rear porch having been
removed.
171 Orchard Avenue – 15 Day notice sent to the owner to make repairs to the home or it will be brought
forward to Council as a Dangerous Building.
488 North East Avenue – 15 Day notice sent to the owner to make repairs to the home or it will be
brought forward to Council as a Dangerous Building.
827 Townsend Boulevard – 15 Day notice sent to the owner to make repairs to the in-ground pool or it
will be brought forward to Council as a Dangerous Structure.
There were a total of 277 Active Vacant Building registrations through April 2012. During May an additional
85 registrations occurred bringing the total number of registered vacant buildings within the City to 362. With
these 85 registrations, the Inspections Department collected $2,000.00 in fees. Year to Date in registration fees
is $9,000.00.
DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP
DDP staff completed the Downtown Dover Brochure as part of the Branding Project. It lists contact
information for 91 businesses located in the Downtown Business Corridor. The brochure is available in
the downtown retail businesses and at the Visitors Center.
The DDP, Downtown Merchants, and the Friends of Old Dover partnered on the May Basket project for
Dover Days. Visitors were able to collect flowers from the merchants to use to create a May Basket at
the Friends of Old Dover. This was the third year for the collaboration and it has been a popular
activity.
DDP staff hosted the Festival of Festivals on Loockerman Street as part of Dover Days.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the North Street Improvement Projects was held on May 15th and
attended by Governor Markell, members of his cabinet, the Legislature, and City Council.
Work continues on the renovations of 22-24 W. Loockerman Street.
Ed Perez attended the Downtown Delaware Idea Exchange held in Middletown.
A Design Demonstration Grant was awarded to the Dover Art League for Facade Improvements by the
DDP Design Committee.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Bill Neaton met with Denis McGlynn (Dover Downs), Tom Apostolico, and Meg Shivone (Hirsch
Industries) for economic updates. Meetings with other major employers in Dover are scheduled over the
coming weeks.
Bill has been working with DEDO to promote Dover as the location for a new Call Center, Dover is now
one of the top two sites under consideration.
Bill is also working with DEDO on recruitment of a new potential Food Processing Company.
Bill attended a dinner hosted by Governor Markell and his Cabinet Secretaries at Buena Vista.
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Measures:
1. Maintain an unemployment rate for the City of Dover that is lower than national and state averages.
2009-2010 Actual 2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Projected
Results <10% rate in July 2010 <10% unemployment rate in <10% unemployment rate in
9.5% - U.S. Rate July 2011 July 2012
8.5% - DE Rate 9.2 % - U.S. Rate 8.1% - U.S. Rate
9.9% - City of Dover Rate 8.0 % - DE Rate 6.8 % - DE Rate
July 2010 – Actual 9.9% - City of Dover Rate 8.2% - City of Dover Rate
June 2011 – Actual April 2012 – Actual
2. Monitor number of contacts with small businesses and with out-of-town companies interested in
locating in Dover.
2009-2010 Actual 2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Projected
Results ≥20 contacts with potential ≥20 contacts with potential >20 contacts with potential
small businesses; small businesses; small businesses;
11 contacts YTD 12 contacts YTD 10 Contacts YTD
≥15 contacts with out-of- ≥15 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
8 contacts YTD 10 contacts YTD 9 Contacts YTD
Submitted by:
Ann Marie Townshend, AICP
Planning & Community Development Director
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Date Range: From 05/01/2012 to 05/31/2012
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 2.41% $0 0.00%
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 7 8.43% $0 0.00%
123 Fire in portable building, fixed location 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
131 Passenger vehicle fire 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
142 Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
151 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
163 Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
170 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
Totals 17 20.48% $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 3 3.61% $0 0.00%
324 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2 2.41% $0 0.00%
360 Water & ice-related rescue, other 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
363 Swift water rescue 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
Totals 7 8.43% $0 0.00%
4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
400 Hazardous condition, other 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 2 2.41% $0 0.00%
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 2 2.41% $0 0.00%
445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
Totals 7 8.43% $0 0.00%
5 Service Call
500 Service Call, other 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
510 Person in distress, other 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
522 Water or steam leak 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
531 Smoke or odor removal 3 3.61% $0 0.00%
550 Public service assistance, other 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
Totals 8 9.64% $0 0.00%
6 Good Intent Call
600 Good intent call, other 8 9.64% $0 0.00%
631 Authorized controlled burning 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
650 Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke, other 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
Totals 10 12.05% $0 0.00%
7 False Alarm & False Call
700 False alarm or false call, other 9 10.84% $0 0.00%
730 System malfunction, other 5 6.02% $0 0.00%
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 4 4.82% $0 0.00%
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 6 7.23% $0 0.00%
Date: 06/27/2012 Page: 1
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Date Range: From 05/01/2012 to 05/31/2012
Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 4 4.82% $0 0.00%
744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
Totals 32 38.55% $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 1.20% $0 0.00%
911 Citizen complaint 1 1.20% $0 0.00%
Totals 2 2.41% $0 0.00%
Totals 83 $0
Date: 06/27/2012 Page: 2
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Date Range: From 05/01/2012 to 05/31/2012
Manpower Hours by Sitation Found
Dover Fire Department
Num ber of Hours by Situation Found
Overpressure Rupture, Exp Sum of # Attending X Incident Length
126 Fire
Rescue & Emergency Medica 0 Overpressure Rupture, Exp
Fire 61 Rescue & Emergency Medica
20 Hazardous Condition (No F
50 Service Call
29 Good Intent Call
159 False Alarm & False Call
Hazardous Condition (No F 0 Severe Weather & Natural
2 Special Incident Type
Special Incident Type
Severe Weather & Natural
Service Call
Good Intent Call
False Alarm & False Call
Date: 06/27/2012 Page: 1
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Date Range: From 01/01/2012 to 05/31/2012
Alarms by Month of Year
Dover Fire Department
105 98
100
95
90 83
80
85 78
80
72
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Jan-2012 Feb-2012 Mar-2012 Apr-2012 May-2012
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Date Range: From 05/01/2012 to 05/31/2012
Incident Run Log Company: All Companies
Dover Fire Department Sorted by: Incident Number
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
05/01/2012 30046 2012-000329 05:20 1300 S FARMVIEW DR M False alarm or false call, other
Crews completed a walk through of the building with negative results. The scene was turned over to maintenace and units cleared.
05/02/2012 30046 2012-000330 01:11 110 S NEW ST Cooking fire, confined to container
E4 and L1 responded for report of alarm sounding in the building. Crews investigated and found the second floor hallway smoke detector
had been activated due to subjects cooking chicken in the second floor kitchen.
05/02/2012 30046 2012-000331 14:19 255 WEBBS LN G Public service assistance, other
'Writer responded for an elderly female on Oxygen locked out of her apartment. Managament was notified of same by dispatch . Upon arrival
Management was on scene letting the female in .
05/02/2012 30046 2012-000332 15:05 640 S DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other
DFD responded to the area across from Winner FOrd for a report of black smoke in the area. Units arrived and met with negative results.
No further action taken.
05/02/2012 30046 2012-000333 16:15 86 HARRIET ST Person in distress, other
DFD responded to the above address to assist DSP with a mental patient in a tree. Ladder 2 arrived and the aerial was placed in service to
retrieve the subject in the tree. Once on the ground, the subject was transported by DSP and fire personnel departed the scene.
05/02/2012 30046 2012-000334 18:03 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other
DFD responded to the above address in reference to an alarm activation. Dover 22 arrived on location and noticed the sprinkler system
activated and he than summoned for a general alarm. Crews arrived and checked the building with maintenance and met with negative
results. No further action taken.
05/02/2012 30046 2012-000335 21:24 640 S STATE ST Water or steam leak
Writer as well as 54-4 and Salvage 54 responded for report of a sprinkler head that was busted out in the Psych room of the ER. Units
arrived on scene and found a large water leak in the same area. Crews worked for approx 3 hours removing all water from the area.
Crews also secured the utitilies and main sprinkler valve to that area of the hospital . Scene was turned over to KGH admin for further .
05/02/2012 30046 2012-000336 23:06 35 COMMERNCE WAY SUITE System malfunction, other
E4 , L1, and L2 responded for report of a gas alarm at the above location. E4 arrived on location and found the entire builidngs alarm had
been activated. Crews from all trucks investigated and found it to be a faulty detector in the conference center in the Dept. of Education
building . Same detector as prior calls to the location. Scene was turned over to Bayhealth Security and responded Ken Campbell.
05/04/2012 30046 2012-000337 02:53 35 COMMERCE WAY SUITE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Writer responded to above for report of a automatic fire alarm . Writer arrived on scene and checked the building with respondent . Found
that it was the same gas detector as prior night. Scene was turned over to respondent.
05/04/2012 30046 2012-000338 20:18 1 WESTON DR Cooking fire, confined to container
E4 and L2 responded to above for report of smoke in the structure reported by the residents daughter. Upon arrival crews learned that the
resident had burned burrittos and beans. Scene was placed under control.
05/05/2012 30046 2012-000339 05:58 SR1 SR1 EXIT 104 OVERPASS MM 65 Good intent call, other
Crew Checked from Fast Landing Rd to the main toll Plaza with negative results.
05/05/2012 30046 2012-000340 12:24 315 BILLY MITCHELL LA E False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above address in reference to an alarm activation. On arrival, crews checked the building and met with negative
results. No further action taken.
05/07/2012 30046 2012-000341 08:04 908 VICTORY CHAPEL RD Smoke or odor removal
DFD responded to the above address for a possible chimney fire. On arrival, crews checked the chimney and the interior walls but met with
negative results. No further action taken.
05/07/2012 30046 2012-000342 10:51 684 FOREST ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
First floor SD, arrived on scene to find fire alarm system reset prior to our arrival and no evacuation was performed. FM-1 was notified will
handle after he gets out of a meeting.
05/07/2012 30046 2012-000343 12:00 311 MOCKINGBIRD AVE Motor vehicle accident with injuries
MVC rollover and aissted EMS. Turned scene over DPD
05/07/2012 30046 2012-000344 23:11 87 SPRUANCE RD Smoke or odor removal
DFD responded to the above address in reference to a possible electrical issue. Crews checked the building but met with negative results.
No further action taken.
05/08/2012 30046 2012-000345 00:32 WALKER RD Smoke or odor removal
Writer responded for report of an odor in the area. Writer checked the area as well as surrounding and found no odors at all.
05/08/2012 30046 2012-000346 13:02 505 BAY RD Oil or other combustible liquid spill
16 responded for a fuel spill. 16 put stay dry down for approx 2 gallons of fuel.
05/08/2012 30046 2012-000347 15:07 644 ARTIS DR Passenger vehicle fire
Writer responded to above for report of a vehicle that had been on fire in the driveway however had been extinguised by the owners.
Writer arrived on scene and found that the wiring in the engine compartment had caught fire causing damage to several wires as well as
the engine block of the vehicle. The fire had been extinguished using dry chemical extinguishers that the homeowner provided. It was found
that it was a Cutlass Supreme brown in color.
05/08/2012 30046 2012-000348 18:01 430 KINGS HWY NE 4 Cooking fire, confined to container
DFD responded to the above address for am odor of smoke in the building. Units arrived and determined that cause of the smoke was
unattended in room 4316. No damage. No further action taken.
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
05/08/2012 30046 2012-000349 18:42 950 WHATCOAT DR Building fire
DFD responded to the above building 950, apartment 33, in reference to a possible kitchen fire. Writer arrived on scene and took command.
Several unknown subjects advised writer that the fire had been extinguished prior to my arrival. Engine 4 arrived and proceeded to
apartment in question. Engine 4 officer confirmed the fire was extinguished but he needed positive pressure positioned at the front door.
Ladder 2 arrived and performed ventilation. FM 1 was contacted and respondd to the scene. At 1905 hours, all DFD units cleared the
scene and same was subsequently turned over to FM 1. The fire caused damage to the kitchen cabinets and the wall area.
05/09/2012 30046 2012-000350 17:10 62 HITCHING POST DR Good intent call, other
DFD responded to the above area in reference to an odor investigation. Brush 9 arrived and searched the area but met with negative
results. No further action taken.
05/09/2012 30046 2012-000351 17:55 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an alarm acitvation. On arrival the property was checked with negative results. FM 1
was also on scene. No further action taken.
05/10/2012 30046 2012-000352 10:12 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG L False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above address in reference to an alarm activation. On arrival, crews checked the building but met with negative
results. No further action taken.
05/10/2012 30046 2012-000353 14:26 561 N. DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
CREWS FOUND A MALFUNCTIONING SMOKE DETECTOR OUTSIDE OF ROOM 339. CREWS COMPLETED A WALK THROUGH AND CLEARED.
05/10/2012 30046 2012-000354 16:58 70 RIDGELY ST Fire in portable building, fixed location
DFD responded to above location in reference to several storage pods burning. Engine 4 was first on scene and noticed approximately 15
PODS involved. Engine 4 established a water supply and than advanced an 1 3/4 " preconnect to extinguish the fire. Engine 3 arrived and
placed a second 1 3/4" preconnect in service. Ladder 2 arrived and assisted the engine crews. The fire was quickly extinguished and
overhaul completed. FM 1 was notified and responded to the scene. At 1753 hours, all Dover Fire Department units cleared and the scene
was turned over to FM 1.
05/11/2012 30046 2012-000355 00:42 139 GORDON PL Good intent call, other
DFD responded to the above address in reference to a possible gas leak inside the residence. On arival, crews checked the interior of the
residence and met with negative results. No further action taken.
05/11/2012 30046 2012-000356 12:05 1030 FORREST AVE 133 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Dispatched to a possible vehicle fire. Prior to responding, DPD went on location and advised of a small mulch fire in front of a car, they
extinguished same with ABC extinguisher. Upon arrival, found a small area 1'x1' of mulch that had been on fire. It was still smoldering so
water was used to overhaul the area. FM-1 was on scene. Placed situation under control and turned the area over to FM-1
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 05/11/2012 13:35:44
05/11/2012 30046 2012-000357 19:50 800 N STATE ST Water & ice-related rescue, other
DFD responded to the Westside of Silver Lake to assist Dover PD with the recovery of a subject that had committed suicide. The body was
approximately 10 feet in the water and Marine 1 was used to make access. The body was removed after the Medical Examiner arrived and
turned over to him. No further action taken.
05/12/2012 30046 2012-000358 01:59 108 S QUEEN ST Good intent call, other
DFD responded to 108 S. Queen St in reference to a possible vehicle fire. On arrival, investigation revealed the vehicle had a battery
problem. Crews disconnected the battery and informed the owner. No further action taken.
05/12/2012 30046 2012-000359 15:54 KENTON RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries
Assisted ALS/BLS with an MVC. 3 patients transported 1 refusal.
05/12/2012 30046 2012-000360 18:13 370 PEAR ST Sprinkler activation due to malfunction
Dispatched to above address for an AFA. Upon arrival, found the water flow alarm had gone off with water flowing from discharge. Made
forcible entry to bldg. E4 and L2 crew found that the pump had gone off and malfunctioned. Scene turned over to City FM1 and City Of
Dover personnel.
05/12/2012 30046 2012-000361 19:08 51 Wimbledon Dr Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion
Dispatched to above address for a gas grill on a deck on fire. Upon arrival found situation as reported. E4 crew use a dry power
extinguisher to control fire. Checked for extension, none found. Fire placed under control. Cleared.
05/12/2012 30046 2012-000362 20:05 532 LAKEWOOD PL Building fire
Dispatched to above address for a garage fire. Upon arrival in Car 2 found the garage fully invovled. Dover 16 at the station had the
dispatcher upgrade the call. Had E4 come by way of Columbia Ave and take the hydrant at the corner and lay in. Crew from E4 pulled a 1'3/4
line to attack the fire. L1 pulled in behind E4 and put up the main. Sta. 53 and 43 on scene and had Sta54 assist with fire suppresion and sta
43 did the a RIT.
Once the bulk of the fire was extinguished Dover 16 had the ladder flow water on the roof area, due to the fact that the structure was
unstable. Fire placed under control at 20:36hrs. Dover FM1 was notified and ctiy electric and public works responded. Scene turned over to
Dover FM1. Cleared.
There was an exposure to a neighbors fence on side C. Moderate damage to a wooden fence. Owner - Sean Lynn 224 Columbia Ave
Dover De
1-302-535-2072
05/13/2012 30046 2012-000363 15:50 1300 S FARMVIEW DR C Special type of incident, other
Assisted resident of apartment
05/13/2012 30046 2012-000364 17:30 959 MCDOWELL DR Good intent call, other
Brush 9 responded to the above address in reference to an alarm activation. Crews contacted the owner and determined there was no
need for fire personnel.
05/14/2012 30046 2012-000365 16:22 1425 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
On arrival found a water flow alarm in the museum. Crews checked the building with negetive results.
05/14/2012 30046 2012-000366 18:45 117 PINE ST Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
On arrival owner advised he was pressure washing the house when he hit the main electric line to the residence and it began arching. City
electric made a response. Scene turned over to home owner and city electric.
05/14/2012 30046 2012-000367 22:10 1001 WHITEOAK RD BLDG J Detector activation, no fire - unintentional
On arrival found unattended cooking in Bldg J. Some smoke damage to the kitchen area, no extension. Bldg turned over to maintenace.
Dover 17 Cleared.
05/15/2012 30046 2012-000368 14:12 1262 HORSEPOND RD Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
On arrival found an AFA in the office buidling at Tilcon. Crews checked the building and found a low battery alarm. Building turned over to
maintenance and FM2. All units cleared.
05/16/2012 30046 2012-000369 01:27 511 MAPLE PKWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Dead battery in the alarm panel
05/16/2012 30046 2012-000370 09:00 655 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other
Dispatched to above address for a AFA. Upon arrival found a faulty detector on the 3rd floor by the rear stairwell. Put bldg on fire watch
until they could get the alarm company to fix it. Cleared.
05/16/2012 30046 2012-000371 16:00 SCARBOROUGH RD Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Dispatched to above address for a box type truck on fire. Upon arrival E3 officer reported engine compartment and cab area involved. E3
crew pulled the front 1"3/4 line and attcked the fire. Dover PD on scene for traffic conreol. E4 on scene and its crew assisted E3 crew.
Dover 19 took command of the fire and pulled a booster line from E4. E6 on scene and assisted with fire suppression and hazmat run off.
Called for DENREC to repond for run off. Fire under control at 16:23. Cleared.
05/16/2012 30046 2012-000372 17:56 400 N DUPONT HWY I Cooking fire, confined to container
cooking contained to pot
05/17/2012 30046 2012-000373 15:14 1358 FORREST AVE Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill
FUEL SPILL
05/18/2012 30046 2012-000374 10:21 1832 N DUPONT HWY Hazardous condition, other
Dispatched to above address for a AFA. Upon arrival found that someone had put sunflower seeds in a microwave and the seeds started
to smoke setting off the fire alarm. E4 crew investigated and cleared.
05/18/2012 30046 2012-000375 15:39 631 RIDGELY ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
On arival crews made access to the building via Knox Box and found a smoke detector activation in an office area in the admin section of
the bldg. No reason for the activation. Scene turned over to FM2 all units cleared.
05/20/2012 30046 2012-000376 20:18 14 FAIR WIND PL Cooking fire, confined to container
DFD responded to the above address in reference to a neighbor calling about the fire alarm going off at 14 Fairwind Place. On arrival crews
determined the cause for the alarm was unattended cooking. The occupant appeared to be having an unknown medical condition. A63 and
medics arrived for medical care. No further action taken by fire personnel.
05/20/2012 30046 2012-000377 21:21 820 CARVEL DR I Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
On arrival found unattended cooking in Apt I-9. No extension. All units cleared.
05/20/2012 30046 2012-000378 23:38 832 S BRADFORD ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
On arrival found unattended cooking in Apt G. No damage. All units cleared.
05/21/2012 30046 2012-000379 14:21 591 S DUPONT HWY Motor vehicle accident with injuries
MVC one patient minor injuries
05/22/2012 30046 2012-000380 08:54 153 HAMPTON DR Service Call, other
05/22/2012 30046 2012-000381 10:39 116 REESE STREET Authorized controlled burning
Control burn pit in rear of residence
05/23/2012 30046 2012-000382 02:51 10 FAIRWAY LAKES DR H False alarm or false call, other
Dispatched to H building, Nothing found. Later detirmined it was H building at Brandywine Court
05/23/2012 30046 2012-000383 08:30 W DENNEYS RD Good intent call, other
GOOD INTENT CALL FOR WIRES DOWN.
05/23/2012 30046 2012-000384 09:51 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other
ALARM MALFUNCTION. BUILDING PLACED ON FIRE WATCH.
05/23/2012 30046 2012-000385 11:09 1910 WHITEOAK RD Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Repoted as gas leak, unfounded
05/23/2012 30046 2012-000387 16:17 515 N DUPONT HWY Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke, other
Reported as vehilce fire result of MVC, cancelled by BLS/DPD
05/23/2012 30046 2012-000388 16:21 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
CREWS COMPLETED A WALK THROUGH OF THE BUILDING WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THE BUILDING WAS PLACED ON FIRE WATCH AND
THE SCENE WAS TURNED OVER TO DSU POLICE.
05/23/2012 30046 2012-000389 17:14 1200 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Activation due to malfunction
05/23/2012 30046 2012-000390 21:19 Silver Lake/Kings Hwy Spillway Swift water rescue
Dispatched to a water rescue, cancelled by Dover PD
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
05/23/2012 30046 2012-000391 23:08 453 SUSSEX AVE. Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO
Unknown "odor" found nothing, CO detector low battery
05/24/2012 30046 2012-000392 05:03 45 S STATE ST Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Trashcan fire
05/24/2012 30046 2012-000393 09:25 N DUPONT HWY & N STATE ST Motor vehicle accident with no injuries.
Dispatched to an MVC cancelled by 2837 before responding
05/24/2012 30046 2012-000394 13:53 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Detector malfunction AGAIN
05/24/2012 30046 2012-000395 14:02 930 PUBLIC SAFETY BLVD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Workers on the roof top cutting set of detector with saw dust
05/25/2012 30046 2012-000396 09:02 163 ACORN LA Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill
Dispatched to above address for a fuel spill in a basment. Upon arrival found Dover PD on scene and related that a subject had cut the fuel
lines and the fuel oil spilled into the basement. Checked basment and called for a crew call for the Rescue for stay dry. R1 on scene and
had it's crew put sta-dry on the basment floor. Called for city electric to pull the meter and called DENREC for the spill. DENREC on scene and
turned scene over to them . Cleared.
05/25/2012 30046 2012-000397 16:09 32 SCIOTO CT Citizen complaint
Dispatched to above address for a possible control burning in the backyard of a residence. Upon arrival found a subecjt burning tree limbs in
a barrell. Advised subject to put the fire out and advised them of the law. Cleared.
05/25/2012 30046 2012-000398 16:48 E DIVISION ST Oil or other combustible liquid spill
Dispatched to the above address for a oil spill. Upon arrival found a 5 gal. can of oil had fell off a vehicle and spilled on the roadway. Put
down sta-dry and cleared.
05/25/2012 30046 2012-000399 18:13 1706 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Dispatched to above address for a AFA. Upon arrival found a detector that had activated due to steam from the kitchedn area. No fire. E4
crew investigated and cleared.
05/26/2012 30046 2012-000400 04:29 124 S STATE ST Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Dispatched to a small outside fire. Upon arrival, found a City trash can that had been on fire. Dover PD had extinguished same with a dry
chem extinguisher. Soaked the entire area and turned the scene over to Dover PD. While contacting the FMO, Dover PD detained a subject
believed to be involved with setting the fire.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 05/26/2012 14:28:52
05/26/2012 30046 2012-000401 13:51 66 FREEDOM DR Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Responded to the above address for a report of a smoke detector activation in the basement of the residence. Arrived on location to find the
owners were out of town. The neighbor was able to get a hold of them and get the garage code so the crew from Engine 4 and Ladder 1
could do a walk through. Crews came up with negative results scene was placed under control and house was secured.
05/26/2012 30046 2012-000402 17:29 447 COUNTRY DR Cooking fire, confined to container
Dispatched to an AFA. Upon arrival, crews investigated and discovered a strong odor of burnt food from behind Apt K. Crews knocked on
the door several times with no answer. Crews made forcible entry and discovered unattended food on the stove with a burner on and
nobody in the house. Mechanical ventilation was set up to clear the smoke. The alarm system was reset by maint and he said he would
secure the apartment. Cleared the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 05/26/2012 18:13:57
05/28/2012 30046 2012-000403 21:53 457 E WATER ST Cooking fire, confined to container
Dispatched to above address for a possible house fire. Upon arrival crews from E4 & L2 investigated and found a unattended cooking with
no extintion. Under control cleared.
05/29/2012 30046 2012-000404 00:03 300 HIAWATHA LANE System malfunction, other
Dispatched to above address for a water flow alarm. Upon arrival Had E4 & L1 crew do a walk thru and found nothing. System had cleared.
Alarm under control.
05/29/2012 30046 2012-000405 08:48 1380 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
Maintenance were working on the system and failed to call the fire department. No action taken.
05/29/2012 30046 2012-000406 12:58 768 TOWNSEND BLVD Good intent call, other
Responded to the above address for a report of a mulch fire. Arrived on location with the mulch fire already being exitguished. Scene was
placed under control and brush 9 returned.
05/29/2012 30046 2012-000407 14:18 298 S DUPONT WHY Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire
Mulch on fire from a cigarette at the above address. Fire department extinguished the same.
05/29/2012 30046 2012-000408 16:10 865 COLLEGE RD Motor vehicle accident with no injuries.
Responded to the above address for a report of a FedEx truck on its side. I arrived on location in the command car to find Fedex truck with
the trailer 5 to 6 feet off the ground wrap in the power line at the entrance of North Dover Elementary school. I called for city electric who
arrived on scene and advised that it was not theirs it was Verizons and Comcasts. Engine 2 and Engine 4 arrived on scene and remained a
short while until I released them. Dispatched was advised to contact both Verizon and Comcast as well as McKinney's and DoverPD for
traffic control. TMC and fire police were also requested so college rd could be shut down at college and mckee and college and college
business park. A second McKinney's truck arrived on scene to help stabilize the truck.along with a second verizon truck. At this point it is 2
hours into the incident and comcast is still not on scene. I told comcast after being on the phone with them for 30 minutes that either verizon
or the city is going to cut your line. Verizon was able to cut both lines and McGinnis was able to bring the truck back on all its wheels. Scene
was placed under control and comcast finally arrived on scene. Road was opened back up and all units cleared with the exception of
verizon and comcast.
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
05/30/2012 30046 2012-000409 14:03 411 S QUEEN ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
Responded to the above address for a alarm activation. Queens Manor had exterminators on scene bombing for roaches which activated
alarm. Scene was placed under control and I returned.
05/31/2012 30046 2012-000410 02:37 371 MAIN ST Cover assignment, standby, moveup
DFD responded to Pinewood Acres to asist Cheswold Fire Department with an exsplosiion with a trailer involved. Crews assisted with fire
extinguishment and overhaul. No further action.
05/31/2012 30046 2012-000411 04:11 1300 S FARMVIEW DR A False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above address in reference to smoke in the building. Crews checked the building and met with negative results.
05/31/2012 30046 2012-000412 19:39 1 RIVER CHASE DR Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Dispatched to the above location for a water flow activation. Upon arrival, crews investigated and found no water flow or sprinkler
activation. Returned to service, placed the building on fire watch until the system has been repaired.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 06/03/2012 23:11:27
Total Incidents: 83
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FY 11-12 City Funded Account Balance Sheet
ACCOUNT BUDGET SPENT BALANCE
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance $ 62,000.00 $ 57,975.70 $ 4,024.30
Gasoline $ 19,050.00 $ 17,404.21 $ 1,645.79
Medical Supplies $ 700.00 $ 700.00
Other Equipment Repairs $ 3,000.00 $ 2,861.66 $ 138.34
Program Expenses $ 36,630.00 $ 29,913.35 $ 6,716.65
Radio Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 652.27 $ 1,347.73
Safety & Security $ 2,150.00 $ 2,013.72 $ 136.28
Small Tools $ 4,800.00 $ 4,816.73 $ (16.73)
Uniforms & Firefighting Gear $ 26,100.00 $ 22,603.41 $ 3,496.59
Building Expenses- Electricity $ 51,820.00 $ 44,269.40 $ 7,550.60
Building Maintenance Supplies $ 1,650.00 $ 766.48 $ 883.52
Heating Expenses- Gas $ 20,000.00 $ 11,204.50 $ 8,795.50
Telephone $ 20,340.00 $ 5,803.30 $ 14,536.70
Water & Sewer $ 3,150.00 $ 1,118.48 $ 2,031.52
Contractual Services $ 16,587.00 $ 16,587.00
Training & Travel $ 8,815.00 $ 5,614.00 $ 3,201.00
Pension $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00
Office Supplies $ 2,500.00 $1,751.05 $ 748.95
Balance as of: 05/31/12 $ 76,023.74
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Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2012
Type Date Num Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Building Maintenance Supplies
Check 05/05/2012 641 Airpower International Invoice # 28211 City Fund Account 644.40 644.40
Check 05/20/2012 652 City of Dover Invoice # 6205 City Fund Account 59.77 704.17
Total Building Maintenance Supplies 704.17 704.17
Electricity
Check 05/05/2012 643 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44343-32052 City Fund Account 2,861.65 2,861.65
Check 05/20/2012 653 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44255-31966 City Fund Account 516.06 3,377.71
Total Electricity 3,377.71 3,377.71
Gasoline
Check 05/20/2012 654 City of Dover Feb/March Unleaded Fuel City Fund Account 767.79 767.79
Check 05/20/2012 654 City of Dover Feb/March Bio Diesel City Fund Account 2,059.47 2,827.26
Total Gasoline 2,827.26 2,827.26
Heating Expenses- Gas
Check 05/05/2012 642 Chesapeake Utilities Station 2- 03/27 to 04/25 City Fund Account 186.24 186.24
Check 05/20/2012 651 Chesapeake Utilities Station 1 from 4/4 to 5/3 City Fund Account 736.38 922.62
Total Heating Expenses- Gas 922.62 922.62
Office Supplies
Check 05/20/2012 654 City of Dover Feb/March Postage City Fund Account 44.70 44.70
Total Office Supplies 44.70 44.70
Other Equipment Repairs
Check 05/05/2012 644 Delaware Fire & Safety Equipment Co. Annual Ext Inspection City Fund Account 277.50 277.50
Check 05/20/2012 650 Airpower International Invoice # 28236 City Fund Account 115.00 392.50
Check 05/20/2012 650 Airpower International Invoice # 28306 City Fund Account 223.52 616.02
Total Other Equipment Repairs 616.02 616.02
Program Expenses
Check 05/26/2012 657 M&T Bank Battery Universe City Fund Account 238.05 238.05
Total Program Expenses 238.05 238.05
Telephone
Check 05/05/2012 649 Verizon Wireless Cell bill from 04/21 to 05/20 City Fund Account 83.72 83.72
Check 05/20/2012 654 City of Dover Feb/March Telephone City Fund Account 561.52 645.24
Total Telephone 645.24 645.24
Training & Travel Expenses
Check 05/05/2012 646 Delaware State Fire School Invoice # 12-2392 City Fund Account 132.00 132.00
Check 05/05/2012 646 Delaware State Fire School Invoice # 12-2393 City Fund Account 132.00 264.00
Check 05/05/2012 646 Delaware State Fire School Invoice # 12-2394 City Fund Account 100.00 364.00
Total Training & Travel Expenses 364.00 364.00
Uniforms
Check 05/05/2012 645 Dover Army-Navy Store Invoice # 19219 City Fund Account 119.95 119.95
Check 05/05/2012 645 Dover Army-Navy Store Invoice # 19221 City Fund Account 119.95 239.90
Check 05/05/2012 647 Municipal Emergency Services Invoice-00308173_SNV City Fund Account 605.02 844.92
Check 05/05/2012 648 Municipal Emergency Services Invoice-00309983_SNV City Fund Account 1,251.80 2,096.72
Check 05/20/2012 655 RWM Invoice # 37891 City Fund Account 127.20 2,223.92
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Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2012
Type Date Num Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance
Check 05/20/2012 656 Witmer Public Safety Invoice # 1380703 City Fund Account 667.00 2,890.92
Total Uniforms 2,890.92 2,890.92
Water/Sewer
Check 05/05/2012 643 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44345-32054 City Fund Account 67.25 67.25
Check 05/05/2012 643 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44341-32050 City Fund Account 11.54 78.79
Check 05/20/2012 653 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44253-31964 City Fund Account 29.62 108.41
Total Water/Sewer 108.41 108.41
Total Expense 12,739.10 12,739.10
Net Ordinary Income -12,739.10 -12,739.10
Net Income -12,739.10 -12,739.10
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City of Dover
Capital Investment Plan
Project Tracking Report
May 31, 2012
Points to Remember -
* Original Project Budget = Original Total Project Budget initially included in approved annual budget.
* Latest Project Budget = Revised Total Project Budget included in most recent approved annual budget or one of the following:
bond resolution, revolving fund loan agreement, Council approved budget amendment, or City Manager approved amendment as per
the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Current Fiscal Year - Revised Fiscal Year Budget = Current Year approved project budgets plus carry forward balances of unspent
budgets in the prior fiscal year. Project Carry Forward balances will be submitted to City Council for amendment in January 2010.
Can also be amended with City Manager approval per the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Water Quality, Inflow/Infiltration, Distribution Upgrades and New Development projects are budgeted as a blanket project and once
individual projects are identified and estimated they are created using an allocation of the overall budgeted amount.
* Status and Comments provided by City Manager.
* For Finance purposes projects are considered completed when placed in service and all charges have been processed.
Community Water & Total
Current Year Budget Funding Sources General Transportation Wastewater Electric CIP
Budget Balance $ 78,000 $ 118,588 $ 430,591 $ 360,333 $ 987,512
Library Funding - FY11 Budget Balance 100,962 - - 87,045 188,007
Federal and/or State Grants 7,422,183 1,400,000 - - 8,822,183
Library Green Energy/Bridge Loan 2,700,000 - - - 2,700,000
Friends of the Library Donation 210,000 - - - 210,000
Kent County Library Contribution 1,000,000 - - - 1,000,000
Library Reserve 2,590,784 - - - 2,590,784
Construction Loan 274,961 - - - 274,961
Community Transportation Fund - FY11 Balances - 678,612 - - 678,612
Revolving Fund Loans - - 4,309,821 - 4,309,821
Transfer from Capital Reserves - - - 370,730 370,730
Impact Fees - - 867,032 - 867,032
Loan Proceeds - Streets & City Hall 1,970,000 - - - 1,970,000
Transfer Loan Proceeds to CT Fund - Streets - 875,000 - - 875,000
Transfer from Operating Funds 623,847 - 1,750,000 3,500,000 5,873,847
Interest Earned 10,900 2,800 - 38,400 52,100
Total Funding Sources (Unaudited) $ 16,981,637 $ 3,075,000 $ 7,357,444 $ 4,356,508 $ 31,770,589
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General Fund - Major CIP Projects
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Hide TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Current Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Budget % Budget Fiscal Yr. Fiscal Yr. YTD % Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
1 FY2009
Bid Pack A - Done.
2 LB0901 M/G New Library Project $ 18,200,000 $ 20,469,080 $ 13,086,318 $ 7,382,762 63.9% $ 11,195,009 $ 14,298,890 $ 8,916,128 62.4% Started Bid Pack B - 40% Complete/Construction
3 Totals - FY09 $ 18,200,000 $ 20,469,080 $ 13,086,318 $ 7,382,762 63.9% $ 11,195,009 $ 14,298,890 $ 8,916,128 62.4%
4
5 FY2012
6 --- Ann FD Truck Payment $ 244,820 $ 257,720 $ 258,456 $ (736) 100.3% $ 244,820 $ 257,720 $ 258,456 100.3%
Sweeper received February 2012;
Sanitation Bulk Truck was received in April
7 --- Vehicles & Equipment 377,927 365,027 362,677 2,350 99.4% 377,927 365,027 362,677 99.4% 99% 2012;
Roof Replacement @
8 PR1201 Dover Park 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 0.0% 30,000 30,000 - 0.0%
Paving work complete on Independence
Boulevard and Hazel Road in May 2012.
North Street Roudabout pending DelDOT.
Wesley Church entrance complete in April
9 CT Fund B/L Streets & Alleys Program 1,000,000 1,750,000 - 1,750,000 0.0% 1,000,000 1,750,000 - 0.0% 35% 2012.
10 ST1202 Concrete Program 30,000 30,000 12,589 17,411 42.0% 30,000 30,000 12,589 42.0% 40% 40% Complete
Streets Dump Truck
11 ST1203 Refurbishment 30,000 30,000 10,751 19,249 35.8% 30,000 30,000 10,751 35.8% 45% Second dump body being painted.
12 City Hall Sprinkler System - 220,000 - 220,000 0.0% - 220,000 - 0.0%
13 Totals - FY12 $ 1,712,747 $ 2,682,747 $ 644,473 $ 2,038,274 24.0% $ 1,712,747 $ 2,682,747 $ 644,473 24.0%
14
15 Grand Totals $ 19,912,747 $ 23,151,827 $ 13,730,791 $ 9,421,036 59.3% $ 12,907,756 $ 16,981,637 $ 9,560,601 56.3%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
G = Grant funded project
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan; Projects will be completed through CT Fund, therefore the loan proceeds will be transferred from Capital Fund into the Community Transportation Fund;
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City of Dover
Community Transportation & General Fund Street Funds - Major CIP Projects
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Original Latest Project Project Current Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Budget % Budget Fiscal Yr. Fiscal Yr. YTD % Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
1 FY 2007
2 CT0708 M E. Water Street Brick $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ - $ 65,000 0.0% $ - $ 65,000 $ - 0.0% Specialty contract needed.
3 Totals $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ - $ 65,000 0.0% $ - $ 65,000 $ - 0.0%
4
5 FY 2009
6 CT0977 M Schutte Parking Lot $ 21,950 $ 21,950 $ - $ 21,950 0.0% $ - $ 21,950 $ - 0.0% Deferred
7 CT1165 M Rte. 13,N. State -Kings Hwy 591,662 591,662 - 591,662 0.0% - 591,662 - 0.0%
CT1162 M Library Access Road - 68,000 68,000 - 0.0% - 68,000 68,000 100.0% State paid for whole paving proj
8 Totals $ 613,612 $ 681,612 $ 68,000 $ 613,612 10.0% $ - $ 681,612 $ 68,000 10.0%
9
10 FY2012
Paving work complete on
Independence Boulevard and
Hazel Road in May 2012.
Wesley Church entrance
11 CT M Street Projects - State Funds $ 950,000 $ 800,000 $ 9,135 $ 790,865 1.1% $ 950,000 $ 53,388 $ 9,135 17.1% 35% complete in April 2012.
Paving work complete on
Independence Boulevard and
Hazel Road in May 2012.
Wesley Church entrance
12 Various B/L Street Projects - General Fund 350,000 1,750,000 146,990 1,603,010 8.4% 350,000 875,000 146,990 35% complete in April 2012.
North Street Roundabout
13 CT1201 M North Street Roundabout - 500,000 - 500,000 0.0% - 500,000 - 0.0% 35% pending DelDOT
14 TE1201 M Lincoln Park Center 900,000 900,000 12,464 887,536 0.0% 900,000 900,000 12,464 1.4% Started
15 Totals $ 2,200,000 $ 3,950,000 $ 168,588 $ 3,781,412 4.3% $ 2,200,000 $ 2,328,388 $ 168,588 7.7%
16
17 Grand Totals $ 2,878,612 $ 4,696,612 $ 236,588 $ 4,460,024 5.0% $ 2,200,000 $ 3,075,000 $ 236,588 10.8%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
C = Project funded by combination of CT Funds and General Fund
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan; Projects will be completed through CT Fund, therefore the loan proceeds will be transferred from Capital Fund into the Community Transportation Fund;
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Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
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TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Approved Revised Fiscal % Status /
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Yr. Fiscal Yr. YTD Budget %
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Complete Comments
1 FY 2008
Option to purchase land agreement
2 WD0804 M
1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage $ 4,196,600 $ 2,590,000 $ 31,861 $ 2,558,139 1.2% $ - $ 178,916 $ 10,777 6.0% Started under review
3 WD0805 M
Piney Point Well 398,800 665,000 71,643 593,357 10.8% - 62,319 3,961 6.4% Started DNREC permitting ongoing
US 13 East Sanitary Sewer
4 WW0810 M/SL Interceptor 2,376,800 3,022,562 3,232,228 (209,666) 106.9% - 295,722 286,629 96.9% 100.0% Complete
5 Totals - FY08 $ 6,972,200 $ 6,277,562 $ 3,335,732 $ 2,941,830 53.1% $ - $ 536,957 $ 301,367 56.1%
6
7 FY2009
8 WQ0905 M/SL Bayard Avenue $ 590,910 $ 490,910 $ 541,181 $ (50,271) 110.2% $ - $ 259,121 $ 254,391 98.2% 100.0% Complete
Constr complete; retainage/change
9 WQ0907 M/SL Route 13 Water Main 1,058,700 2,282,682 2,056,104 226,578 90.1% - 1,899,872 1,643,294 86.5% 99.0% orders pending.
10 Totals - FY09 $ 1,649,610 $ 2,773,592 $ 2,597,285 $ 176,307 93.6% $ - $ 2,158,993 $ 1,897,684 87.9%
11
12 FY2010
13 WW1001 M/SL Inflow/Infiltration Removal $ 1,800,000 $ 2,122,536 $ 1,761,684 $ 360,852 83.0% $ 1,800,000 $ 766,201 $ 404,128 52.7% 100.0% Complete
Fully installed, punchlist items
14 WW1007 M/SL Fox Hall Pump Station 427,900 392,044 263,970 128,074 67.3% - 360,687 213,757 59.3% 90.0% pending.
Construction complete; closeout
15 WW1008 M/SL Heatherfield F/M Rerouting 220,400 324,916 210,351 114,565 64.7% - 237,506 161,656 68.1% 99.0% documents pending.
16 WW1010 I Tar Ditch Interceptor Upgrade 518,230 518,230 28,014 490,216 5.4% - 495,359 5,143 1.0% Started Easement request sent to residents
17 Totals - FY10 $ 2,966,530 $ 3,357,726 $ 2,264,019 $ 1,093,707 67.4% $ 1,800,000 $ 1,859,753 $ 784,684 42.2%
18
19 FY2011
20 WQ1103 WQI - Ross Street - 71,840 - 71,840 0.0% 71,840 - - 0.0% --- Canceled
Design and construction work
21 WW1101 M/SL Inflow/Infiltration Removal 500,000 500,000 449,186 50,814 89.8% - 457,601 406,787 88.9% 100.0% complete; final bills pending.
Project awarded to contractor, pre-
22 WW1104 SL Lepore Road P/S Replacement 52,000 402,000 72,918 329,082 18.1% 350,000 365,000 17,382 4.8% Started construction to follow.
23 Totals - FY11 $ 552,000 $ 973,840 $ 522,104 $ 451,736 53.6% $ 421,840 $ 822,601 $ 424,168 51.6%
24
25 FY2012
All four vehicles received and
26 --- Vehicles & Equipment $ 115,000 $ 115,000 $ 110,514 $ 4,486 96.1% $ 115,000 $ 115,000 $ 110,514 96.1% 100.0% processed by the end of January.
27 WD1201 Pay-As-You-Go Water Station 30,240 30,240 - 30,240 0.0% 30,240 30,240 - 0.0% Started Specs being developed
28 WD1202 R Misc. Distribution Upgrades 60,000 60,000 39,772 20,228 66.3% 60,000 60,000 39,772 66.3% 66.0% Misc. repairs or emergencies
Deep Well #1 and #9 complete;
29 WD1203 R Wellhead Redevelopment Program 65,000 65,000 51,896 13,104 79.8% 65,000 65,000 51,896 79.8% 60.0% Troubleshooting well #10.
30 WD1204 R Emergency Generators 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 0.0% 80,000 - - 0.0% Grant dependent
31 WQ1201 WQI - Wesley Campus 51,200 51,200 96,862.50 (45,663) 189.2% 51,200 106,200 96,863 91.2% 100.0% Complete
Final plans submitted, pending
32 WQ1202 WQI - New Street 97,120 97,120 9,600.00 87,520 9.9% 97,120 113,960 9,600 8.4% Started agency approval.
Rodney Road finished. Pennsylvania
main installed, 11 of 19 services
complete. American Ave/Madison to
33 WQ1203 WQI - Silver Lake 279,840 279,840 180,484.88 99,355 64.5% 279,840 279,840 180,485 64.5% 70.0% follow.
Bid awarded, project to begin mid
34 WW1201 M/SL Inflow/Infiltration Removal 1,000,000 1,000,000 28,354 971,646 2.8% 1,000,000 971,900 28,354 2.9% Started July.
35 WW1202 R SCADA Equipment Replacement 84,900 84,900 76,384 8,516 90.0% 84,900 84,900 76,384 90.0% 100.0% Complete
36 WW1203 R Misc. Sewer System Improve 37,000 37,000 28,135 8,865 76.0% 37,000 50,100 28,135 56.2% 56.0% Misc. repairs or emergencies
BALTRAY PS not WIL. UNIV. final
37 WW1204 M Wilmington College Pump Station 25,000 25,000 18,708 6,292 74.8% 25,000 25,000 18,708 74.8% 85.0% plans due in June
38 WW1205 M Dover Brook Gardens P/S Replace 15,000 15,000 7,744.42 7,256 51.6% 15,000 15,000 7,744 51.6% 85.0% Final plans due in June
39 WW1206 M Brandywine Pump Station Replace 52,000 52,000 29,483.57 22,516 56.7% 52,000 52,000 29,484 56.7% 85.0% Final plans due in June
McKee Rd Pump Station Final plans due in June
40 WW1207 M Communator Replacement 10,000 10,000 7,197.05 2,803 72.0% 10,000 10,000 7,197 72.0% 85.0%
41 $ 2,002,300 $ 2,002,300 $ 685,134.60 $ 1,317,165 0.0% $ 2,002,300 $ 1,979,140 $ 685,135 34.6%
42
43 Grand Totals $ 14,142,640 $ 15,385,020 $ 9,404,274 $ 5,980,746 61.1% $ 4,224,140 $ 7,357,444 $ 4,093,038 55.6%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
SL = State Loan Project - construction phase is financed
I = Impact Fee (partially) financed project
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Electric Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
May, 2012
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Current Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Yr. Fiscal Yr. YTD Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
1 FY2011
2 EG1102 M Units 1 & 2 Cooling Tower 372,400 199,140 134,538 64,602 67.6% 25,410 25,410 400 1.6% Work deferred to 2012
Work suspended, awaiting
3 EG1107 M Units 1 & 2 Life Extension 802,000 409,000 313,468 95,532 76.6% 184,000 196,331 100,799 51.3% In process decision on units 1&2 operation
4 EG1112 M Unit 3 Heat Expansion Joint - 150,000 143,508 6,492 95.7% 70,000 82,807 76,315 92.2% Complete
5 EG1113 Units 1 & 2 Control Modifications - 150,000 141,033 8,967 94.0% - 25,700 16,732 65.1% In process Complete w/Spring outage
6 EG1114 Unit 3 Gas Line Modification - 60,000 39,516 20,484 65.9% - 20,207 15,723 77.8% Complete
7 $ 1,174,400 $ 968,140 $ 772,063 $ 196,077 79.7% $ 279,410 $ 350,455 $ 209,970 59.9%
8
9 FY2012
10 --- Vehicles & Equipment $ 168,828 $ 168,828 $ 105,971 $ 62,857 62.8% $ 168,778 $ 168,778 $ 105,971 62.8% All vehicles received
11 EE1201 Substation PT & CT Replacement 267,715 267,715 225,966 41,749 84.4% 267,715 267,715 225,966 84.4% In process 85% materials received
12 EE1202 R Lighting Project & Rehabilitation 50,000 50,000 49,832 168 99.7% 50,000 50,000 49,832 99.7% Complete
13 EE1203 R Equipment Replacement 40,000 40,000 10,525 29,475 26.3% 40,000 40,000 10,525 26.3% In process Equipment ordered
14 EE1204 Generator Replacement 50,000 50,000 30,961 19,039 61.9% 50,000 50,000 30,961 61.9% Complete
15 EE1205 M Frazier Substation Upgrade 765,247 155,000 153,359 1,641 98.9% 155,000 155,000 153,359 98.9% In process Materials Received
16 EE1206 R Disb. Feeder Replacement 377,510 377,510 242,090 135,420 64.1% 377,510 353,060 242,090 68.6% In process On-going
17 EE1207 R Disb. Capacitors & Controls 100,000 100,000 27,064 72,936 27.1% 100,000 100,000 27,064 27.1% In process Materials ordered
18 EE1208 R Transmission Line Maintenance 75,000 75,000 75,002 (2) 100.0% 75,000 75,000 75,002 100.0% In process Materials received
Scada Master Hardware
19 EE1209 Replacement 75,000 75,000 73,845 1,155 98.5% 75,000 75,000 73,845 98.5% Complete
20 EE1210 Substation Battery - 24,500 24,686 (186) 100.8% 24,500 24,500 24,686 100.8% In process materials received
21 EE1212 R UG Transformers 70,536 70,536 69,302 1,234 98.2% 70,536 70,536 69,302 98.2% In process On-going
22 EE1212 R UG Conductors 479,464 479,464 290,898 188,566 60.7% 479,464 479,464 290,898 60.7% In process On-going
23 EE1212 R Meters 50,000 50,000 20,348 29,652 40.7% 50,000 50,000 20,348 40.7% In process On-going
24 EG1201 Unit 3 Boiler Air Heater 440,000 440,000 342,506 97,494 77.8% 440,000 440,000 342,506 77.8% In process Will complete Spring outage;
25 EG1202 M Unit 3 Boiler Systems 390,000 130,000 78,255 51,745 60.2% 130,000 130,000 78,255 60.2% In process Will complete Spring outage;
Unit 3 FD & ID Fan Control Damper
26 EG1203 Upgrade 92,000 92,000 71,134 20,866 77.3% 92,000 92,000 71,134 77.3% In process Will complete Spring outage;
Unit 3 DCS Computers & Software
27 EG1204 Upgrades 85,000 85,000 - 85,000 0.0% 85,000 85,000 - 0.0% In process To be completed by 6/3012;
28 EG1205 R Misc. Equipment Replacement 70,000 70,000 42,707 27,293 61.0% 70,000 70,000 42,707 61.0% In process On-going; 50% complete
Demineralizer Control Replace @
29 EG1206 McKee Run 65,000 65,000 9,364 55,636 14.4% 65,000 65,000 9,364 14.4% In process Bids in Feb; Complete by June
Unit 11 Component Replacement @
30 EG1207 M Van Sant 50,000 50,000 44,915 5,085 89.8% 50,000 50,000 44,915 89.8% In process To be completed by 6/3012;
Switchyard Blast Walls @ McKee
31 EG1208 Run 50,000 50,000 43,196 6,804 86.4% 50,000 50,000 43,196 86.4% In process To be completed by 6/3012;
32 EG1209 M Building Preservation @ McKee Run 38,000 38,000 32,461 5,539 85.4% 38,000 38,000 32,461 85.4% In process Completion 6/12
Unit 3 Cooling Water Line Life
33 EG1210 M Extension 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0% 25,000 25,000 - 0.0% Defer to FY13
34 EG1211 M Unit 3 Stack Repairs 25,000 25,000 10,417 14,583 41.7% 25,000 25,000 10,417 41.7% In process Completion 6/12
35 EG1212 M Unit 3 Turbine Inspection 1,021,000 348,000 396,068 (48,068) 113.8% 348,000 424,000 396,068 93.4% In process Will complete Spring outage;
Work complete, transferred
36 EG1213 M Unit 3 Aux System Components 542,000 113,000 47,682 65,318 42.2% 113,000 53,000 47,682 90.0% In process funding to EG1212
37 EU1201 R Distribution Upgrades 500,000 500,000 440,197 59,804 88.0% 500,000 445,000 440,197 98.9% In process On-going
38 EU1201 Persimmon Tree Lane 55,000 55,000 31,506 23,494 57.3% 55,000 55,000 31,506 57.3% Started Material Ordered
39 $ 5,962,300 $ 4,014,553 $ 2,958,748 $ 1,055,805 0.0% $ 4,069,503 $ 4,006,053 $ 2,990,254 74.6%
40
41 Grand Totals $ 7,136,700 $ 4,982,693 $ 3,730,811 $ 1,251,882 15.1% $ 4,348,913 $ 4,356,508 $ 3,200,223 73.5%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
B = Bonded Project
S = State fully or partially reimbursed project
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FINAL READING
CITY OF DOVER
ORDINANCE #2012-16
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 114 – Vegetation, be amended by adding a new Article III – Bamboo, as follows:
4 Article III. Bamboo
5 Sec. 114-36. – Unlawful to plant or grow bamboo. It shall be unlawful to plant or grow bamboo on any
6 lot or parcel of ground within the city unless:
7 (a) The root system of such bamboo plant(s) is entirely contained within an above-ground-level
8 planter, barrel, or other vessel of such design, material, and location as to entirely prevent the
9 spread/growth of the bamboo plant'(s) root system beyond the container in which it is planted; or
10 (b) The root system is contained within a barrier, constructed in accordance with the following
11 specifications, and only after a compliance inspection is performed, and a building permit is
12 issued by the city of Dover:
13 1. The barrier itself shall be composed of high density polypropylene or polyethylene, 40 mil or
14 heavier;
15 2. Each portion or sheet of the barrier shall be secured or joined together by the use of stainless
16 steel clamps or stainless steel closure strips designed for such barriers;
17 3. The barrier shall be installed not less than 30 inches deep;
18 4. The barrier shall be circular or oblong shaped;
19 5. Not less than three inches of the barrier shall protrude above ground level around the entire
20 perimeter of the barrier;
21 6. When installed, the barrier shall slant outward from the bottom to the top.
22 (c) Whether planted or growing in a container (under subparagraph (a) above) or contained within a
23 barrier (under subparagraph (b) above), all bamboo plants shall be located, trimmed and
24 maintained so that no part of the plant (including stalks, branches, leaves, and/or roots) shall
25 extend nearer than ten feet from any property line.
26 Sec. 114-37. - Exemptions.
27 Section 114-36 shall not apply to any landowner or possessor who, prior to the effective date of this
28 article, has planted or caused to grow any bamboo on any property within the limits of the city unless a
29 city code enforcement official determines that any portion of such bamboo has been allowed to grow
30 upon, extend roots across, or extend branches, stalks or leaves over any public way or any private
31 property not owned by or in the possession of such landowner or possessor.
32 Sec. 114-38. - Complaint/order for removal, repair and compliance.
33 When it has been determined by the city that any bamboo plant or root is encroaching on the property of
34 an adjacent or abutting landowner, or public way, the city shall, prior to taking any other action to
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35 enforce compliance with this article, give written notice to be delivered by certified mail, to the
36 person(s) or legal entity(s) causing such condition to exist, which notice shall:
37 (1) Specify the nature and location of the violation;
38 (2) Provide notice of the need to remove and/or correct such condition within 30 days from the
39 effective date of such notice;
40 (3) Require that the removal and/or correction of such condition includes:
41 a. The removal and eradication of any bamboo plant or root from any adjoining or nearby lot(s)
42 or public way to which it has spread from its original planting site, and the correction and
43 repair of any property damage sustained to said adjoining or nearby lot(s) or public way, in
44 removing such bamboo; and
45 b. The containment of the bamboo plant causing said encroachment, by mandatory and full
46 compliance with section 114-36 (a) or (b);
47 (4) State that upon failure to comply with the notice and order for removal and/or containment, the
48 city may remove and eradicate the bamboo upon the land of any nearby or abutting property
49 owner, public way and/or upon the property of the person(s) or entity(s) planting or causing such
50 bamboo to grow, as provided in section 114-33.
51 Sec. 114-39. – Abatement of bamboo.
52 (a) If the violation is not remedied within the time set forth in the notice and order as outlined above,
53 the city is hereby authorized to remove or have removed any encroaching bamboo and to take all
54 reasonable steps to eradicate its re-growth from said adjacent or nearby property or public way,
55 and to restore any such lands to its natural condition prior to such removal and eradication
56 (including fill, grading, and seeding).
57 (b) The city shall also be authorized to remove and eradicate the plant(s) causing the encroachment,
58 upon the responsible party(s)' failure to properly contain the plant after notice.
59 (c) The cost of corrective action taken by the city shall be billed to the property owner whose
60 property was the source of the encroachment.
61 (d) If the charges assessed by the city for removal or eradication of the bamboo are not paid, then the
62 city, after having corrected the deficiency and violation, shall place its charges and expenses as
63 specified in the municipal lien docket as a lien against said property, and the city solicitor shall
64 be directed to enforce said lien or to collect the charges imposed by the city by any other means
65 that he may deem desirable and most advantageous.
66
67 SYNOPSIS
68 The proposed ordinance would prohibit the planting or
69 growing of bamboo in the city of Dover and would
70 authorize the city to abate bamboo that has encroached onto
71 adjacent properties and public ways and charge the cost of
72 this abatement to the property owner.
73 Actions History:
74 June 25, 2012 – First Reading by City Council
75 June 11, 2012 - Introduced in the Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee
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FINAL READING
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-17
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 26 - Businesses, Article I - In General, Section 26-1 - Sale of Dangerous Substances, be
4 amended by deleting the text indicated in bold, red, strikethrough and inserting the text indicated in bold,
5 blue, as follows:
6 Sec. 26-1. - Sale of dangerous substances.
7 (a) It shall be unlawful to sell or offer to sell any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which
8 contains any quantity of any substance categorized as Schedule I in accordance with
9 16 Del.C. ch. 47. the following substances, their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, unless
10 specifically excepted, whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is
11 possible within the specific chemical designation:
12 (1) Methylone;
13 (2) MDPV;
14 (3) Methylenedioxypyrovalerone;
15 (4) Methylmethcathinone;
16 (5) Mephedrone;
17 (6) Methoxymethcathinone;
18 (7) Fluromethcathinone;
19 (b) Penalties. Violations of this section shall be subject to fines in accordance with Appendix
20 F—Fees and Fines, section 1-17 and revocation of business license under the provisions of
21 Chapter 26—Businesses, Article II—Licenses, sections 26-59 and 26-63 26-64.
22 (c) Enforcement. Any business that sells or offers for sale any of the prohibited items shall be
23 considered a public nuisance. The provisions of this section may be enforced by any city
24 inspector or officer of the police department. after any substance found for sale at a business
25 tests positive for a Schedule I controlled substance in a field test performed by the Police
26 Department.
27 ADOPTED: *
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29 SYNOPSIS
30 The proposed ordinance would more closely align the City code with the State Uniform
31 Controlled Substances Act as it relates to the sale of Schedule I controlled substances,
32 including but not limited to bath salts.
33 (SPONSORS: LYNN , STAFF)
34 Actions History
35 06/25/2012 - First Reading by City Council
36 06/11/2012 - Introduced at Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Meeting