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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 #1
Regular Council Meeting of 6/25/2012
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
171 Orchard Avenue
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
June 25, 2012
EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 6/25/2012
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171 Orchard Avenue
Case History
Eleven code enforcement cases since 2006
– Exterior violations
– Tall grass and weeds
– Abandoned vehicle
– Vacant Building
Registered as Vacant by Bank of America in August
2010
Subject of fire in June 2010
Condemned by City Staff in June 2010
Source of neighbor complaints
Outstanding Charges
– Grass Cutting Charges
– Code Enforcement Fines
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(5) Unfit for habitation.
(4) Fire Damage, etc.
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
(12) Unoccupied buildings.
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished by July 25, 2012 by the
owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of
the date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged against the
land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such
cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be
levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against
the owner.
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 6/25/2012
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
488 North East Avenue
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
June 25, 2012
EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 6/25/2012
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488 North East Avenue
Case History
Four code enforcement cases since 2009 (2 minor
cases prior to 2009)
– Tall grass and weeds
– Vacant building
Currently in foreclosure process with Wells Fargo.
Registered as vacant building by staff in August
2009.
Source of neighbor complaints.
Outstanding Charges
– Utilities
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(5) Unfit for habitation.
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
(12) Unoccupied buildings.
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished by July 25, 2012 by the
owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of
the date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged against the
land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such
cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be
levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against
the owner.
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EXHIBIT #3
Regular Council Meeting of 6/25/2012
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
827 Townsend Boulevard
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
June 25, 2012
EXHIBIT #3
Regular Council Meeting of 6/25/2012
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827 Townsend Boulevard
Case History
Eight code enforcement cases since 2006, two
involving maintenance of the pool.
Pool is source of neighbor complaints.
Outstanding Charges
– Code Enforcement Fines
– Utilities
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
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Recommended Council Action
Declare the pool on this property dangerous.
Order the pool repaired or demolished by July 25, 2012 by the
owner or equity owner at their own risk.
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.
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.
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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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EXHIBIT #6
Regular Council Meeting of 6/25/2012
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2012‐18
PROPOSED 2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirty Eight Million Three Hundred Sixty Four Thousand dollars
($38,364,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012
and ending June 30, 2013:
GENERAL FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,561,837 $ 2,666,600
REVENUES
FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 579,000 605,000
911 FEE 60,000 63,000
INVESTMENT INCOME 80,000 75,000
LIBRARY REVENUES 64,200 66,200
KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 385,800 405,900
BUSINESS LICENSES 1,475,000 1,455,000
PERMITS AND OTHER LICENSES 1,370,300 1,053,300
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 165,750 55,500
POLICE EXTRA DUTY 300,000 494,400
PROPERTY TAXES 10,983,400 10,997,400
BID REVENUE 51,800 51,600
RECREATION REVENUE 130,000 130,000
FRANCHISE FEE 540,000 550,000
TRASH FEES 1,966,000 2,050,000
RENT REVENUE ‐ GARRISON FARM 62,000 62,000
COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 819,800 753,800
REVENUES SUBTOTAL 19,033,050 18,868,100
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 930,000 1,104,600
INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,270,800 3,224,500
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,200,800 4,329,100
GRANTS
POLICE RELATED 60,000 85,000
CAPITAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUE ‐ ‐
POLICE PENSION GRANT 593,500 500,000
RECREATION GRANTS 35,383 ‐
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT 104,676 ‐
UNIVERSAL RECYCLING GRANT 79,873 ‐
GREEN ENERGY GRANT ‐ 98,500
MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS ‐ 25,000
GRANTS SUBTOTAL 873,432 708,500
TRANSFERS FROM
TRANSFER TAX 1,229,500 1,370,000
MUNICIPAL STREET AID 659,200 527,400
CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 720,000 750,000
WATER/WASTEWATER 424,508 500,000
FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE ‐ 633,300
ELECTRIC 7,876,288 8,000,000
VERIZON AND CI RESERVES ‐ 11,000
TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 10,909,496 11,791,700
TOTAL REVENUES 35,016,778 35,697,400
TOTALS $ 38,578,615 $ 38,364,000
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
GENERAL FUND ‐ REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
2011/12 2012/13
DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
CITY CLERK $ 296,393 $ 326,900
COUNCIL 120,699 114,200
TAX ASSESSOR 213,175 187,500
FIRE 684,725 688,300
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 979,922 993,300
LIBRARY 1,159,087 1,250,200
RECREATION 823,144 713,400
LIFE SAFETY 473,096 469,900
CODE INFORCEMENT 284,489 293,100
PLANNING 422,781 410,300
INSPECTIONS 553,907 592,200
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 223,717 231,100
POLICE 12,955,807 13,195,200
POLICE EXTRA DUTY 430,600 579,400
STREETS 914,055 756,700
SANITATION 2,410,849 2,140,700
CITY MANAGER 622,127 420,000
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 685,871 642,700
FINANCE 852,283 879,500
PUBLIC SERVICES ‐ ADMINISTRATION 472,692 468,600
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 952,693 678,800
CENTRAL SERVICES 693,339 576,900
FLEET MAINTENANCE 695,422 712,700
CUSTOMER SERVICES 928,112 901,200
HUMAN RESOURCES 384,758 319,700
MAYOR 81,154 82,400
DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 29,314,897 28,624,900
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE 327,270 624,200
CONTRIBUTION TO DDP ‐ 180,000
MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXPENSES ‐ 25,000
OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 239,532 ‐
INSURANCE 550,000 600,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,374,709 1,620,600
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES ‐ 463,400
PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,450,000 1,310,500
POLICE PENSION FUND 620,000 500,000
POLICE PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 95,000 95,000
UNCOLLECTIBLES ‐ TRASH AND OTHER 10,000 10,000
STREET LIGHTS 960,000 869,700
OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 5,626,511 6,298,400
TRANSFERS
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND ‐ PROJECTS 770,600 613,400
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND ‐ RESERVE 200,000 ‐
TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 970,607 613,400
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 35,912,015 35,536,700
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,666,600 2,827,300
TOTALS $ 38,578,615 $ 38,364,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Eight Hundred Sixty Four Thousand Six Hundred dollars
($5,864,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 2,2012
and ending June 30, 2013:
GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
REVENUES
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ PROJECTS $ 256,392 $ 294,400
BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ LIBRARY $ 100,962 $ ‐
REVENUES
STATE GRANTS ‐ OTHER ‐ 108,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 10,900 ‐
INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS 41,700 ‐
LOAN PROCEEDS ‐ STREETS, CITY HALL FY12 ‐ 2,000,000
LOAN PROCEEDS ‐ GARRISON FARM FY13 ‐ 2,000,000
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND FOR PROJECTS 770,600 613,400
POLICE GRANTS ‐ 33,800
SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 823,200 4,755,200
STATE GRANTS ‐ LIBRARY 6,559,900 884,200
DEMEC GRANT ‐ LIBRARY 215,000 ‐
BTOP & GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION GRANTS ‐ LIBRARY 90,000 ‐
KENT COUNTY LIBRARY CONTRIBUTION 795,000 250,000
TRANSFER FROM THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION 1,455,500 67,500
LIBRARY GREEN ENERGY/BRIDGE LOAN ‐ LIBRARY 1,500,000 ‐
INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS ‐ LIBRARY ‐ 1,200,000
CONSTRUCTION LOAN FOR LIBRARY 275,000 ‐
TRANSFER FROM COMMUNITY TRANSP FUND 68,000
TRANSFER FROM LIBRARY RESERVE 2,590,800 ‐
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATION 210,000 ‐
SUBTOTAL LIBRARY PROJECT RECEIPTS 13,759,200 2,401,700
TOTAL REVENUES 14,582,400 7,156,900
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 14,939,754 $ 7,451,300
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
FIRE $ 244,820 $ 238,500
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ‐ 112,000
LIBRARY 13,767,100 2,535,000
RECREATION 30,000 30,000
POLICE 65,000 197,000
STREETS 356,460 1,974,000
SANITATION 136,500 150,000
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ‐ 381,000
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6,400 57,000
MAYOR ‐ 33,000
DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 14,606,280 5,707,500
LOAN ISSUANCE COSTS ‐ 56,000
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 39,100 ‐
TRANSFER TO COMMUNITY TRANSP FUND ‐ 1,606,700
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 294,374 81,100
TOTALS $ 14,939,754 $ 7,451,300
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Thirty One Thousand One Hundred
dollars ($731,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 711,747 $ 721,400
INTEREST EARNED 9,653 9,700
TOTALS $ 721,400 $ 731,100
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 721,400 $ 731,100
TOTALS $ 721,400 $ 731,100
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET REPLACEMENT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Three Thousand dollars ($503,000) or
so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 253,420 $ 500,000
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 7,500 3,000
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 200,000 ‐
TRANSFER FROM GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJ. FUND 39,100 ‐
TOTAL RECEIPTS 246,600 3,000
TOTALS $ 500,020 $ 503,000
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 500,020 $ 503,000
TOTALS $ 500,020 $ 503,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Five Hundred
dollars ($527,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 102 $ 100
STATE GRANT 526,814 527,400
TOTALS $ 526,916 $ 527,500
BUDGET SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 526,816 $ 527,400
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
TOTALS $ 526,916 $ 527,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million One Hundred Sixty One Thousand Six
dollars ($15,161,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 2,567,172 $ 865,100
BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 1,929,346 853,000
BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ KCSA (1,243,243) (553,500)
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,253,275 1,164,600
BASE REVENUE
WATER FEES 4,700,000 4,730,700
WASTEWATER FEES 3,756,700 3,834,600
WASTEWATER ADJUSTMENT FEES 3,050,700 3,090,800
GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,239,000 1,257,600
WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 307,600 313,500
SEWER IMPACT FEES 323,000 317,000
WATER IMPACT FEES 357,000 350,000
INTEREST ‐ WATER 10,600 8,700
INTEREST ‐ WASTEWATER 17,200 17,100
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 58,000 77,000
TOTAL REVENUES 13,819,800 13,997,000
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 17,073,075 $ 15,161,600
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
2011/12 2012/13
DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 622,230 $ 597,900
WATER CONSTRUCTION 409,988 345,700
WATER DEPARTMENT 382,655 408,200
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,543,114 1,522,600
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 959,735 993,000
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,917,722 3,867,400
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE ‐ WATER 320,853 532,100
DEBT SERVICE ‐ WASTEWATER 416,083 731,500
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 190,830 220,000
UNCOLLECTIBLES 5,000 5,000
OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 372,417 ‐
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES ‐ 16,200
KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 3,600,000 3,600,000
PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 228,400 309,800
INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,228,596 1,235,400
INVENTORY/FIXED ASSET WRITEOFFS 10,000 5,000
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,372,179 6,655,000
TRANSFER TO
GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 238,842 250,000
GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 185,666 250,000
WATER IMP AND EXT 2,750,000 1,700,000
WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 2,000,000 1,200,000
WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 36,147 ‐
TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY WASTEWATER 8,000 ‐
CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WATER 100,000 70,000
CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WASTEWATER 300,000 22,000
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 5,618,655 3,492,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 15,908,556 14,014,400
CURRENT YEAR BALANCES
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WATER 865,100 482,700
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WASTEWATER 852,962 664,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE KCSA (553,543) ‐
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,164,519 1,147,200
TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 17,073,075 $ 15,161,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eleven Million Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Four Hundred
dollars ($11,560,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 1,537,774 $ 3,071,800
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 339,673 1,013,600
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,877,447 4,085,400
RECEIPTS
BOND PROCEEDS ‐ WATER ‐ 2013 ISSUE ‐ 2,000,000
BOND PROCEEDS ‐ WASTEWATER ‐ 2013 ISSUE ‐ 2,000,000
INTEREST INCOME ‐ 25,000
STATE LOAN‐WATER 2010 ISSUE 1,923,489 ‐
STATE LOAN‐WASTEWATER 2009 ISSUE 1,259,850 ‐
STATE LOAN‐WASTEWATER 2011 ISSUE 765,060 ‐
TRANS FR WATER/WASTEWATER FOR WATER 2,750,000 1,700,000
TRANS FR WATER/WASTEWATER FOR WASTEWATER 2,000,000 1,200,000
TRANSFER FROM WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE ‐ 250,000
TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 867,032 300,000
TOTAL RECEIPTS 9,565,431 7,475,000
TOTALS $ 11,442,878 $ 11,560,400
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
WATER $ 3,086,468 $ 5,140,000
WASTEWATER 4,217,976 3,817,300
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 22,900 24,100
WATER CONSTRUCTION 30,100 31,000
ENGINEERING & INSPECTION ‐ 23,400
BOND ISSUANCE COST & DEBT SERVICE RESERVE ‐ 344,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 7,357,444 9,379,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER 3,071,795 1,675,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 1,013,639 505,100
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,085,434 2,180,600
TOTALS $ 11,442,878 $ 11,560,400
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Two Thousand One Hundred dollars
($1,002,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 315,695 $ 425,800
BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 167,966 473,000
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 483,661 898,800
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 4,105 5,300
INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 5,034 6,000
TRANSFER FROM WATER 100,000 70,000
TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER 300,000 22,000
TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY 6,000 ‐
TOTAL RECEIPTS 415,139 103,300
TOTALS $ 898,800 $ 1,002,100
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 425,800 $ 501,100
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 473,000 501,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 898,800 1,002,100
TOTALS $ 898,800 $ 1,002,100
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety Two Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
($292,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 108,540 $ 109,543
BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 178,973 $ 179,975
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES $ 287,513 $ 289,518
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 8,005 3,382
TOTAL RECEIPTS 8,005 3,382
TOTALS $ 295,518 $ 292,900
BUDGET SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE $ 6,000 $ ‐
TOTAL EXPENSES 6,000 ‐
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER 109,543 110,900
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 179,975 182,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 289,518 292,900
TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 295,518 $ 292,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Million Six Hundred Ninety Four Thousand
Two Hundred dollars ($100,694,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 12,292,573 $ 7,184,000
BASE REVENUE
DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 95,674,800 85,071,400
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT (6,011,300) ‐
UTILITY TAX 1,700,000 1,595,200
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 850,700 850,700
RENT REVENUE 225,000 225,000
GREEN ENERGY 129,000 129,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 150,000 107,800
TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 1,000,000 5,400,000
INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 240,200 130,800
TOTAL REVENUES 93,958,400 93,509,900
TOTALS $ 106,250,973 $ 100,693,900
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ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND ‐ CONTINUED
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
2011/12 2012/13
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
POWER SUPPLY $ 42,047,430 $ 39,468,900
SOLAR ENERGY 1,618,924 1,414,500
POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 1,170,000 996,000
PJM CHARGES ‐ LOAD 13,424,472 17,508,300
CAPACITY CHARGES 8,506,512 12,564,800
SUB‐TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 66,767,338 71,952,500
PLANT OPERATIONS 5,964,817 5,914,900
GENERATIONS FUELS 664,641 586,000
PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY ‐ (772,700)
PJM CREDITS (1,285,675) (427,000)
CAPACITY CREDITS (7,388,283) (14,318,600)
GENERATION SUBTOTAL (2,044,500) (9,017,400)
POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 64,722,838 62,935,100
DIRECT EXPENDITURES
TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,162,026 3,223,600
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,177,060 1,163,900
ADMINISTRATION 602,715 501,200
METER READING 215,208 212,500
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 473,895 517,600
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 5,630,904 5,618,800
OTHER EXPENSES:
UTILITY TAX 1,700,000 1,595,200
ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 150,000 150,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ‐ RFP'S 75,000 190,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 646,510 696,500
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES ‐ 157,900
TRANSFER TO PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,110,500 1,074,200
OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,688,847 ‐
GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 129,000 129,000
INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,270,800 3,224,500
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 54,500 35,000
INVENTORY WRITE OFFS 175,000 175,000
DEBT SERVICE 3,336,800 3,323,600
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 12,336,957 10,750,900
TRANSFER TO
IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 3,500,000 3,500,000
GENERAL FUND 7,876,288 8,000,000
RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 5,000,000 ‐
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 16,376,288 11,500,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 99,066,987 90,804,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 7,183,986 9,889,100
TOTALS $ 106,250,973 $ 100,693,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Eight Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred
dollars ($6,805,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,175,375 $ 2,714,600
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 25,000 40,700
TRANSFER FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE 300,000 ‐
TRANSFER FROM FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE ‐ 550,000
TRANSFER FROM INSURANCE STABILIZATION 70,730 ‐
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 3,500,000 3,500,000
TOTAL RECEIPTS 3,895,730 4,090,700
TOTALS $ 7,071,105 $ 6,805,300
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 1,897,455 $ 1,441,300
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 648,337 596,000
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,790,716 1,932,700
METER READING 20,000 ‐
TOTAL EXPENSES 4,356,508 3,970,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,714,597 2,835,300
TOTALS $ 7,071,105 $ 6,805,300
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Eighty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
($1,088,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,056,789 $ 1,072,700
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 15,911 16,100
TOTAL RECEIPTS 15,911 16,100
TOTALS $ 1,072,700 $ 1,088,800
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO INSURANCE STABILIZATION RESERVE ‐ 272,600
TOTAL EXPENSES ‐ 272,600
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,072,700 816,200
TOTALS $ 1,072,700 $ 1,088,800
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Nine Hundred Twenty Three Thousand
Three Hundred dollars ($9,923,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,412,221 $ 9,772,300
INTEREST EARNINGS 160,079 151,000
TOTALS $ 10,572,300 $ 9,923,300
BUDGET SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION $ 300,000 $ ‐
TRANSFER TO FUTURE CAPACITY 500,000 ‐
TRANSFER TO INSURANCE STABILIATION ‐ 58,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,772,300 9,864,800
TOTALS $ 10,572,300 $ 9,923,300
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Nine Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Five Hundred
dollars ($9,966,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,178,771 $ 9,826,500
RECEIPT FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE 500,000 ‐
INTEREST EARNINGS 147,729 140,000
TOTALS $ 9,826,500 $ 9,966,500
BUDGET SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E FUND $ ‐ $ 550,000
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND ‐ 633,300
TRANSFER TO INSURANCE STABILIZATION ‐ 54,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,826,500 8,728,700
TOTALS $ 9,826,500 $ 9,966,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand One Hundred dollars
($729,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 403,335 $ 339,400
INTEREST EARNINGS 6,795 25,000
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC CONTINGENCY ‐ 272,600
TRANSFER FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE ‐ 58,500
TRANSFER FROM FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE ‐ 54,500
TOTALS $ 410,130 $ 750,000
BUDGET SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION $ 70,730 $ ‐
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 339,400 750,000
TOTALS $ 410,130 $ 750,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Four Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred
dollars ($10,406,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
CASH RECEIPTS
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,160,168 $ 10,252,600
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND 5,000,000 ‐
INTEREST EARNINGS 92,432 95,000
TOTALS $ 11,252,600 $ 10,347,600
BUDGET SUMMARY
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 1,000,000 $ 5,100,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,252,600 5,247,600
TOTALS $ 11,252,600 $ 10,347,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Five Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Seven Hundred
dollars ($1,599,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
OPERATING REVENUES
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 1,936,697 $ 943,400
INTEREST INCOME 21,937 25,000
PREMIUM FROM CITY 24,528 626,700
INSURANCE REFUND 533,400 ‐
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 6,380 4,600
TOTALS $ 2,522,942 $ 1,599,700
OPERATING EXPENSES
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES ‐ CLAIMS $ 1,451,640 $ 450,000
INSURANCE 57,402 68,300
BANK FEES 1,500 1,500
STATE OF DEL ‐ SELF INSURANCE TAX 37,000 37,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 32,000 32,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,579,542 588,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 943,400 1,010,900
TOTALS $ 2,522,942 $ 1,599,700
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Three Hundred Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred
dollars ($2,342,900 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
OPERATING REVENUES
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 435,200 $ 435,700
GRANTS REVENUE ‐ DELDOT 300,000 300,000
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL ‐ 1,606,700
INTEREST INCOME 500 500
TOTALS $ 735,700 $ 2,342,900
OPERATING EXPENSES
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
PROGRAM EXPENSES ‐ DELDOT $ 300,000 $ 700,000
PROGRAM EXPENSES ‐ CITY STREET PROGRAM ‐ 1,606,700
LINCOLN PARK/CLARENCE STREET GRANT EXP. ‐ ‐
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 435,700 36,200
TOTALS $ 735,700 $ 2,342,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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2012‐2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Two Thousand Six Hundred dollars
($202,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
OPERATING REVENUES
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 196,672 $ 199,600
INTEREST INCOME 2,928 3,000
TOTALS $ 199,600 $ 202,600
OPERATING EXPENSES
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 199,600 202,600
TOTALS $ 199,600 $ 202,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012
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LIBRARY GRANT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2012‐2013
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred dollars
($280,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
OPERATING REVENUES
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 30,168 $ ‐
STATE GRANT 280,467 280,500
TOTALS $ 310,635 $ 280,500
OPERATING EXPENSES
2011/12 2012/13
REVISED BUDGET
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES $ 22,482 $ 15,300
OFFICE SUPPLIES 8,899 15,000
PRINTING/DUPLICATING 5,933 9,500
POSTAGE 500 200
BOOKS 112,053 95,000
FURNITURE 4,907 52,300
AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 70,000 65,000
TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 2,915 4,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,150 ‐
OFFICE EQUIPMENT/REPAIRS & MAINT ‐ 4,200
COMPUTER HARDWARE 78,796 20,000
SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 310,635 280,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐
TOTALS $ 310,635 $ 280,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 25, 2012