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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on April 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Leary
presiding. Council members present were Mrs. Russell, Dr. McGlumphy, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Bonar,
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson was absent.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Ms. Russell, Mrs. Mitchell,
Mrs. Townshend, Fire Chief Fortney, Mr. Koenig, 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.
Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell, 208 N. New Street, speaking as a resident and taxpayer, stated
that she was at the Dover Public Library on Saturday for a meeting with her youth council. She
stated that she was offended by the filthy condition of the bathrooms. The floor was sticky and the
toilets and sinks were dirty. Mrs. Russell stated that whatever staffing time has been cut should be
reinstated to take care of the building.
Fire Chief Jack Fortney, 103 S. Governors Avenue, stated that they were in the process of hiring a
Fire Dispatcher for Station 2 and have received 47 applications. He noted that the applications were
sent to the Dover Police Department and he has been advised that, through the criminal background
process, the number of eligible applicants has been reduced to 32 and could be further reduced to
10 or 12 applicants. Chief Fortney stated that when the position was advertised, the requirements
included a high school diploma/GED and two (2) years fire service experience. He noted that
applications were pulled because they did not meet those requirements; however, the Human
Resources Department has subsequently waived the fire service experience requirement. Chief
Fortney felt that the fire service experience should be required. He also felt that they were taking
too long to hire someone and it was costing the department in overtime.
The invocation was given by Chaplain Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Bonar and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 9, 2012
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 9, 2012 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Bonar, seconded by Mr. Russell and bore the written approval of Mayor Carey.
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PROCLAMATION - ARBOR DAY
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, J. Sterling Morton, a Nebraska pioneer, understood that trees were needed for fuel and
building materials, for shade from the hot sun, and as windbreaks to keep soil in place; and
WHEREAS, J. Sterling Morton advocated tree planting by individuals and civic organizations and,
on January 4, 1872, proposed a tree-planting holiday to be called "Arbor Day"; and
WHEREAS, the first holiday was set for April 10, 1872, with prizes being offered to counties and
individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees and it was estimated that more than one
million trees were planted in Nebraska that day; and
WHEREAS, in 1885, Arbor Day was named a legal holiday in Nebraska and April 22, Morton's
birthday, was selected as the date for its permanent observance. Today, it is most common for Arbor
Day to coincide with the best tree planting weather for the region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover was named a Tree City USA in 2011 for the twenty-second
consecutive year by the National Arbor Day Foundation, recognizing Dover for its outstanding
urban forestry program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover Planning and Inspections Department's Tree Planting and
Preservation Ordinance has caused the planting of thousands of trees in all subdivisions and
commercial sites since 1992 and the City has been aggressively planting street trees, which are trees
planted between the curb and the sidewalk, in almost every available site in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Delaware State champion American Elm on The Green may be the only living
witness to the United States Constitution Ratification enacted at the Golden Fleece Tavern 234 years
ago, underscoring that the planting and caring for trees is a special gift that one generation passes
down to the next.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim April 28th, 2012 as ARBOR DAY in the City of Dover, and urge
all citizens to support the efforts to care for our trees along our streets, in our parks, and in our yards.
As the City of Dover plants trees on public property, I urge all citizens to plant trees on their
property to enhance the environment and promote the well-being of present and future generations.
Mayor Carey presented the Proclamation to Bill Cooper, City of Dover Superintendent of Grounds.
Mr. Cooper advised members that they are partnering with the Department of Natural Resources to
observe Arbor Day by planting 29 native trees and 48 native shrubs on Park Drive along the St.
Jones River on Saturday.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, every child is entitled to be loved, cared for, secure, and protected from verbal, sexual,
emotional, and physical abuse and neglect; and
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WHEREAS, it is estimated that only one in ten child victims disclose abuse. A large percentage of
children do not disclose abuse until adulthood, if at all; and
WHEREAS, one in three girls and one in five boys will be sexually assaulted before they reach the
age of 18. Consequences of this abuse include fear, loneliness, blaming themselves, poor
self-esteem, anger, and mental health issues; and
WHEREAS, 95% of all victims know their perpetrators, which often consist of family members,
friends, and acquaintances; and
WHEREAS, children are the embodiment of innocence and hope for the future. Every child
deserves to grow up in a nurturing environment, free from harm and fear.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2012 as National Child Abuse Prevention
Month in the City of Dover and encourage all citizens to emphasize the importance of understanding
the devastating problem of child abuse and neglect, and commit to learning more about the
behavioral and physical signs of possible abuse.
Mayor Carey presented the Proclamation to Ms. Tania Culley of the Office of the Child Advocate
and Mr. Kenneth Haltom of the Attorney Generals Office.
APPEAL OF DENIAL - THE HOUSE OF PRIDE - 38 SOUTH NEW STREET - BUILDING
PERMIT
In accordance with Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 - Denial of permits or approvals
for failure to comply with requirements for payment, actions, or filings, of the Dover Code, an
appeal hearing has been scheduled for this time and place to consider the denial of permit #12-232
related to 38 South New Street.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reminded
members that the property located at 38 South New Street was considered for a violation of the
Dangerous Building Ordinance on February 27, 2012. She noted that the property was severely
damaged by fire on January 8, 2012 and was subsequently condemned on January 9, 2012. On
February 27, 2012, The House of Pride was denied a building permit to begin renovations at
38 South New Street due to outstanding fees for the demolition of properties located at 106 South
New Street and 35 North New Street. During the February Violation of the Dangerous Building
Ordinance hearing, City Council tabled the matter to allow staff the opportunity to review the
possibility of amending the Clean Hands ordinance to allow exceptions. On February 28, 2012, The
House of Pride requested an Appeal of the Denial of the Building Permit. At their request, the
appeal hearing was delayed to afford them time to obtain the funds to pay the outstanding fees.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Townshend stated that the outstanding fees had not been paid.
Noting that the First Reading of the “Clean Hands” ordinance was scheduled for the latter part of
the meeting, Mr. Lynn asked what the practical effect would be in this situation if the ordinance
were in place. Mrs. Townshend indicated that the “Clean Hands” ordinance would enable her to
issue the requested permit.
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Ms. Sandra Dean, representing The House of Pride, noted that they own 13 properties on North and
South New Street. She stated that they have researched the ordinance and similar ordinances in
other cities and, as a result, they requested withdrawal of the appeal of denial, while reserving the
right to reapply for the building permit for 38 South New Street once The House of Pride meets the
qualifications. Ms. Dean stated that she was hopeful that the “Clean Hands” ordinance would be
adopted to allow them to obtain the permit. She also advised members that, at the same time, they
are restructuring debt and some other financial planning to pay the demolition fees.
Ms. Dean requested that Council take no further action on the demolition of 38 South New Street
for a period of time to allow them to resolve the issues.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Ms. Dean stated that it would cost approximately $50,000 to repair
the building. She noted that the insurance company has paid them and the funds are in an escrow
account.
Ms. Dean indicated that they plan to apply for a variance in order to rebuild a two-family unit.
Mrs. Russell indicated that she would prefer a single-family home.
Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the request to withdraw the Appeal of Denial of
Permit #12-232 related to 38 South New Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2012-05 AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-07 - WESLEY COLLEGE STREET AND ALLEY
ABANDONMENTS
On August 9, 2010, at the request of Wesley College, Resolution No. 2012-05 was adopted
approving the alley and street abandonment of the 100 block of North Governors Avenue Alley
West, the southern portion of the 200 block of North Governors Avenue Alley East, a portion of the
unit block of North Bradford Street, the unit block of Fulton Street, a portion of the unit block of
Cecil Street, a portion of the 200 block of North Bradford Street, and the northern portion of the unit
block of North State Street Alley West. Included in the resolution was the stipulation that the
abandonment be timed such that the City maintain ownership and maintenance of the subject streets
and alleys until such time that they are physically altered by construction in accordance with a site
plan approved by the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the delayed timing of the abandonment has proven to be problematic for Wesley College in
moving forward with the financing and construction for the streetscape project and they have,
therefore, has requested that the street and alley abandonment and transfer of ownership occur
immediately to allow the consolidation of the parcels and filing of the revised plot plan. She noted
that both the Utility Committee and the Planning Commission have given a favorable
recommendation regarding the request.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open and, with no one present wishing to speak,
the public hearing was closed.
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By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mrs. Williams, Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-05
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent), as follows:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2010-07 WHICH VACATED AND
ABANDONED CERTAIN ALLEYS AND STREETS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2010-07, adopted by City Council on August 9, 2010 vacated
and abandoned the following streets and alleys: and
Area #1 The 100 block of North Governors Avenue Alley West
Area #2 The southern portion of the 200 block of North Governors Avenue Alley East
Area #3 A portion of the unit block of North Bradford Street
Area #4 The unit block of Fulton Street
Area #5 A portion of the unit block of Cecil Street
Area #6 A portion of the 200 block of North Bradford Street
Area #7 The northern portion of the unit block of North State Street Alley West
WHEREAS, the timing of the abandonment was such that the City would maintain
ownership and maintenance of the subject streets and alleys until such time that they are physically
altered by construction in accordance with a site plan approved by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2010-07 was to be effective upon the filing of a revised plot
plan of the aforesaid streets and alleys; and
WHEREAS, the applicant for the alley and street abandonment has requested that the street
and alley abandonment and transfer of ownership occur immediately to allow the consolidation of
the parcels and filing of the revised plot plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
THAT Resolution No. 2010-07 be amended by deleting Section 4, Paragraph 1 - Timing of
Abandonment and deleting duplicate Section 4 - Effective upon the filing of a revised plot.
ADOPTED: APRIL 23, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2012-06 APPROVING ALLEY
ABANDONMENT - EAST SIDE OF NORTH BRADFORD STREET (WESLEY COLLEGE)
On August 9, 2010, at the request of Wesley College, Resolution No. 2012-05 was adopted
approving the alley and street abandonment of the 100 block of North Governors Avenue Alley
West, the southern portion of the 200 block of North Governors Avenue Alley East, a portion of the
unit block of North Bradford Street, the unit block of Fulton Street, a portion of the unit block of
Cecil Street, a portion of the 200 block of North Bradford Street, and the northern portion of the unit
block of North State Street Alley West.
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Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that a recent survey revealed that an eighth section of alley was omitted from the original request
for abandonment and Wesley College has requested that it also be abandoned. She noted that this
segment of alley is located within a Wesley College parking lot. Mrs. Townshend stated that both
the Utility Committee and the Planning Commission have given a favorable recommendation
regarding the request.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open and, with no one present wishing to speak,
the public hearing was closed.
By motion of Mr. Bonar, seconded by Mrs. Williams, Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-06
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent), as follows:
A RESOLUTION VACATING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN ALLEY SITUATED IN THE
CITY OF DOVER.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
Section 1. The Council of the City of Dover hereby vacates and abandons the following alley:
All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County,
State of Delaware, lying on the east side of North Bradford Street, being bounded on the north by
lands of Wesley College, on the east by North State Street Alley West, on the south by other lands
of Wesley College, and on the west by North Bradford Street, and being more particularly described
as follows:
Beginning at a point in the easterly right of way line of North Bradford Street at the
northwest corner of a 10-foot-wide public alley and lands now or formerly of Wesley College, said
point of beginning being South 16°13'11" West 92.67 feet, as measured from the southeast
intersection of North Bradford Street and Fulton Street right of way lines, thence from said point of
beginning and running with said lands of Wesley College; 1) North 73°46'49" East 125.35 feet to
a point in the westerly right of way of North State Street Alley West, thence turning and running
with said right of way of North State Street Alley West; 2) South 16°13'11" West 10.00 feet to a
point at a corner of said public alley and other lands now or formerly of Wesley College, thence
turning and running with said lands of Wesley College; 3) South 73°46'49" West 125.35 feet to a
point at a corner of said public alley and in line of the easterly right of way line of North Bradford
Street, thence turning and running with said easterly right of way line of North Bradford Street; 4)
North 16°13'11" West 10.00 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing 1,254 square
feet of land be the same, more or less.
Section 2. Since no person has been deprived of property by the vacating and abandoning of the
aforesaid alley, no compensation is awarded.
Section 3. The City shall retain a utility easement for the entire length and width of the aforesaid
alley and all costs of conveyance shall be borne by the property owners.
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Section 4. This resolution shall be effective upon the filing of a revised plot plan of the aforesaid
alley.
ADOPTED: APRIL 23, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE - 123
BLUE BEACH DRIVE - POOL AND PUMP HOUSE (OWNER DEBORAH D. STATLER)
In accordance with Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XI – Dangerous
Buildings, Section 22-385 - Hearing before Council, of the Dover Code, in cases where it reasonably
appears that there is an immediate danger to the life or safety of any person, unless a dangerous
building is immediately repaired, vacated and closed, or demolished, the building inspector shall
report such facts to the council, which may cause the immediate repair, vacation, or demolition of
such dangerous building.
Mr. Lynn indicated that he had a conflict of interest; therefore, he excused himself from the
presentation and deliberations regarding this matter.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, provided a
presentation including a chronological history and photos on the condition of the pool and associated
pump house located at 123 Blue Beach Drive, owned by Deborah D. Statler (Exhibit #1). She noted
that there have been numerous code violation cases related to the pool since 2002. On
September 25, 2006, City Council declared the pool dangerous and ordered it repaired or
demolished. In the months and years that followed, the demolition of the pool was delayed due to
a court filing. In September 2010, the pool was found to be in compliance with Code requirements
and the case was closed. Since that time, violations have re-emerged and a number of complaints
from neighbors have been received about the pool in particular and the property in general.
On February 13, 2012, City Council declared the residence and accessory structures at 123 Blue
Beach Drive dangerous and ordered them repaired or demolished. This action was challenged in
Chancery Court and the demolition was enjoined for perceived procedural deficiencies. Subsequent
inspections have shown no improvements to the pool or pump house. The pump and filtration
system do not appear to be operational and must be repaired. If the pool is to remain covered, it
must be covered in a manner that prevents the collection of stagnant water, attracting insects and
acting as a breeding area for mosquitoes. The pump house must be repaired or removed. The metal
structure is leaning and must be stabilized; it must be painted to prevent further deterioration due
to
rust; and the doors must be repaired and made operational. Due to the continual code violations
related to the pool and pump house, these structures are being presented to City Council for action
under the Dangerous Building Ordinance.
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare the pool and the pump house dangerous; 2) order
the pool and the pump house repaired or demolished by the owner or equity owner at their own risk;
3) order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the pool and the pump house if
not completed by the owner by May 23, 2012; 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 structures exist 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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Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend stated that she believed the property taxes were paid;
however, there were outstanding fines associated with the property.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Eugene Ruane, 122 Shadow Court, (former City Council Member) advised members that his
residence is located right around the corner from the subject property. He noted that the City has
been trying to resolve this issue for 14 years. Mr. Ruane stated that there are properties very close
to this property that are for sale. He felt that this property would deter the sale of those properties
and that it was causing the property values in the neighborhood to deteriorate. Mr. Ruane stated that
he supported the recommended action.
Ms. Sandra Kinkus, 365 Fiddler’s Green, stated that this situation was not only affecting
Blue Beach Drive, it was affecting the whole area of Crossgates as a poor example of what the City
cannot do. She noted that there are six (6) properties that are directly affected and she hoped that
the City could correct the situation.
Ms. Deborah Statler, 123 Blue Beach Drive, stated that the shed was not part of this hearing based
on the paragraph of the first page of the Notice of Hearing, which states that “the City Council will
order the pool to be repaired or demolished”. Because the shed was not mentioned, she indicated
that she was not prepared to argue against its demolition.
Ms. Statler stated that the shed has been reinforced inside and out around the bottom and around one
full end. She noted that the shed does not move, although it has been tilted since they purchased the
property 19 years ago. Ms. Statler stated that the shed has been painted in the accessible area in the
back that was rusted and there are plans to spray paint the area behind the fence when money, time,
and weather permit. She indicated that it was built as an “open air” shed, which was open on one
end and the doors were not present or functioning on the other end. Ms. Statler stated that the shed
was built in accordance with the Code in force at that time. She advised members that the shed has
a dirt floor to allow the hoses to pass through from the pump, the filter, and the pool. Ms. Statler
noted that the shed has a rock and brick foundation.
Ms. Statler stated that the pool was inspected by Atlantis Pools, who provided a letter (Exhibit #2)
indicating that the pool is in a fully operational status but is in a closed, winterized condition due
to the time of year.
Ms. Statler stated that the pool is constructed of gunite, which must have water in it in the winter
to prevent cracking. She stated that the pool is covered appropriately to keep the leaves and debris
out and the water was treated with chlorine and algaecide at the time of winterizing. Ms. Statler
advised members that the water level in the pool has been raised, as recommended by the pool
company, to prevent the tarp from sagging and collecting additional water. The water on the tarp
is being pumped off and the remaining water has had Clorox (bleach) added to it.
Ms. Statler noted that the pool has been vandalized two (2) more times throughout this winterized
season, as it was in 2009 and 2010 by a neighbor’s son and his friends. She stated that a police
report was made.
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Ms. Statler attributed the mosquito issue to the fact that there is a creek running in and through the
area, which is a heavily wooded and vined subdivision. She noted that the mosquitos are just as bad
when her pool is fully functional, which she admitted has not always been the case. Ms. Statler felt
that the smell was also coming from the leaves, undergrowth, and vines around the property and not
from her pool.
Ms. Statler noted that the arrest for failure to pay the fines, Code violations, fees, and fines imposed
prior to 2010 were dismissed by Court #7 based on illegal and inappropriate actions taken by the
City.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Ms. Statler stated that the photograph taken at 10:04 a.m. on
April 23, 2012, was not an accurate representation of the pool’s current condition. She stated that
she began working on the pool at noon and the water level was and continues to be raised, the
standing water on the tarp was drained, and chlorox was added to the water that could not be
drained. Ms. Statler stated that a temporary door was also placed on the shed.
Mrs. Statler stated that the water level was not raised to the point that the tarp was taut and that she
did not believe this was possible with an in-ground pool without the water spilling over the edge of
the pool. Mr. Bonar stated that it was possible to have a cover that was taut and level with the
ground. He suggested that it would take a day or two to increase the water level to this extent using
a garden hose.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Council President Leary declared the public hearing
closed.
Mrs. Townshend clarified that the fines being referenced were imposed in March and November of
2011, not the fines that were dismissed in 2010.
Mr. Bonar moved to declare the pool and pump house located at 123 Blue Beach Drive
dangerous and subject to demolition, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lynn
absent).
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2012-04 - AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF UP TO $4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIBRARY, STREET REPAVING PROGRAM AND
IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY HALL AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, briefly reviewed Proposed Resolution No. 2012-04,
authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $4,700,000 General Obligation Bond of the City of Dover
for the construction of a new Library, Street Repaving Program and fire suppression improvements
to City Hall and authorizing all necessary action in connection therewith.
By motion of Dr. McGlumphy, seconded by Mr. Lynn, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote
(Mr. Anderson absent) adopted Resolution No. 2012-04, as follows:
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $4,700,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW LIBRARY, STREET REPAVING PROGRAM AND IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY HALL
AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Dover (the "City") is authorized pursuant to Section 50, Volume 77,
Chapter 130, as amended ("the City Charter") to issue general obligation bonds for the municipal
purposes of the City as set forth in a resolution authorizing such issuance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City desires to issue a general obligation bond
for the municipal purposes set forth herein (the "Bond");
WHEREAS, the City has approved certain capital construction projects and improvements
and desires to issue the Bond to finance the costs of said improvements, including, but not limited
to the following:
1. Construction of new Dover Library
2. Street Repaving Program
3. Improvements to City Hall, including installation of sprinkler system
4. Costs of Issuance of the Bond
(the "Projects").
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY OF DOVER HEREBY ORDAINS (AT LEAST THREE
FOURTHS OF THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL CONCURRING HEREIN):
Section 1. Amount and Purpose of the Bond. Acting pursuant to the City Charter, the City
shall issue its general obligations in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$4,700,000 to finance or refinance a portion of the cost of the construction and equipping of the
Projects, an estimate of which is appended hereto as Exhibit A.
The monies raised from the sale of the Bond (including the investment earnings thereon) after the
payment of the costs of issuance, shall be expended only for the purposes authorized herein or as
may otherwise be authorized by subsequent action by City Council. Authorized purposes include
the costs of planning, constructing, acquiring and equipping the Projects or any portion thereof;
interest on the Bond and any interim financing during the construction period and for a period of up
to one year following the estimated date of completion; the costs of issuance of the Bond and any
interim financing; the repayment of temporary loans incurred with respect to the Projects; and the
reimbursement of authorized costs previously expended by the City from other funds.
Section 2. Terms of the Bond The Bond shall be sold to PNC Bank, National Association
(the "Lender") pursuant to a proposal dated October 21, 2011 (the "Commitment"), a copy of which
is appended hereto as Exhibit B, and the other terms and conditions to be contained in a Loan
Agreement between the City and the Lender (the "Loan Agreement").
Section 3. Security for the Bond. The full faith and credit of the City shall be pledged to pay
principal and interest on the Bond.
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Section 4. Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation. The Bond is hereby designated as a qualified
tax-exempt obligation within the meaning of § 265(b)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code"). For purposes of § 265(b)(3) of the Code, the Issuer and all entities that
issue on behalf of the issuer do not reasonably anticipate issuing more than $10,000,000, inclusive
of the Bond, of tax-exempt obligations in calendar year 2012.
Section 5. Details of the Bond. The Mayor and City Treasurer are authorized to determine
the details of the Bond including the following: the date or dates of the Bond; provisions for either
serial or term bond; sinking fund or other reserve fund requirements; due dates of the interest
thereon; the form of the Bond; the denominations and designations of the Bond; registration,
conversion and transfer provisions; provisions for the receipt, deposit and investment of the proceeds
of the Bond; provisions for the replacement of a lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed Bond; and
provisions for issuing uncertificated obligations and all procedures appropriate for the establishment
of a system of issuing uncertificated debt. The Bond shall be executed by the manual or facsimile
signature of the Mayor and City Treasurer, shall contain an impression of the City Seal of a
facsimile thereof and shall be attested by the manual signature of the City Clerk.
Section 6. Further Action. Each of the Mayor, the President of the City Council, the City
Treasurer, the City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to take such other action
on behalf of the City, as may be necessary or desirable to effect the adoption of this Resolution and
the issuance and sale of the Bond and to provide for their security and to carry out the intent of this
Resolution, including the publication of notices and advertisements and the execution and delivery
of customary closing certificates.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish once in a newspaper published in the City a
notice in substantially the following form:
"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of The City of Dover,
Delaware on April 23, 2012 pursuant to Chapter 130, Volume 77, Delaware Laws,
as amended, adopted a resolution entitled as follows:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO
$4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIBRARY, STREET REPAVING PROGRAM
AND IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY HALL AND AUTHORIZING ALL
NECESSARY ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH"
"The purpose of the issuance and sale of said bond is to provide funds
(approximately $4,700,000) to pay a portion of the costs of certain projects
including, but not limited to: (1) construction of a new library; (2) street repaving
program, (3) improvements to City Hall including installation of sprinkler system,
and (4) pay costs of issuance of said bond.”
"Any action or proceeding to contest the validity of said resolution or any of its
provisions must be commenced within thirty (30) days after publication of this
notice. After expiration of such period of limitation, no right of action or defense
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founded upon the invalidity of said resolution or any of its provisions shall be
asserted, nor shall the validity of said resolution or any of its provisions be open to
question in any court upon any ground whatsoever, except in an action or proceeding
commenced within such period."
By order of the City Council of the City of Dover.
ADOPTED: APRIL 23, 2012
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
APRIL 9, 2012
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on April 9, 2012 with Chairman
McGlumphy presiding.
Recommendation of Civilian Pension Board - Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
During their meeting of February 9, 2012, the Civilian Pension Board considered a Cost of Living
Adjustment (COLA) for current retirees and surviving spouses, with the following motion being
made by Mr. Lester Blakeman:
That all members of the Civilian Pension Plan who retired on or before June 30,
2007 receive a 4% cost of living adjustment effective January 1, 2013, that the
retirement income of a retired member of the Civilian Pension Plan shall be
increased by 2% per annum every January 1, and that this increase in retirement pay
shall be cumulative and the previous year’s increase shall be included in the retired
member’s retirement income for the purposes of calculating the annual 2% increase,
and that the first 2% increase would be effective on January 1, 2014.
During the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Meeting of March 12, 2012,
members recommended tabling consideration of a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees
and that staff include this item to be discussed during the Council Retreat to consider possible
funding to provide a one-time COLA.
Dr. McGlumphy advised members that the City Clerk had received a request from Mr. Blakeman
to withdraw his motion in favor of a COLA.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the Civilian Pension Board members' request to
withdraw their recommendation in favor of consideration of a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
Assignment of Emergency Management Coordinator Responsibilities
During the Special Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Meeting held on March 27,
2012, members considered staff’s request for authorization to permanently assign the duties of the
Emergency Management Coordinator position to Ms. Kay Dietz-Sass. At that time, members
recommended postponing action regarding the assignment of Emergency Management Coordinator
responsibilities until the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Meeting scheduled
for April 9, 2012.
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Dr. McGlumphy advised members that Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, was unable to attend the
meeting and had requested that consideration of this matter be deferred until the Committee’s next
meeting, scheduled for April 23, 2012.
The Committee deferred consideration of this matter until the Committee’s meeting scheduled for
April 23, 2012.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
Proposed Ordinance #2012-10 - 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)
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the purpose of the proposed ordinance was to amend the section of the code that is known as
the “Clean Hands” ordinance. It denies approvals, permits, or other approvals to property owners
who have delinquent obligations due to the city or outstanding code violations on properties. The
denial is not specific to the property with the delinquency, but to all properties owned by that owner.
Mrs. Townshend noted that several City departments have been working together in recent months
to update and clarify the clean hands ordinance. She explained that the proposed amendments
address a number of problems identified in the current language, as follows:
1) The proposal clarifies that the denial of approvals or permits is applicable to the owner or
any corporation in which such owner is an owner or member. This makes it clear that an
owner of corporations is subject to the denial if the corporations are not current.
2) The proposal lists the obligations that must be current. The proposed ordinance prohibits
people from being appointed to a City committee, commission or board if that person has
delinquent payments or uncorrected, documented code violations.
3) The proposed ordinance clarifies the language relating to violations of the Dover Code of
Ordinances.
4) It changes the amount of time that staff has to notify the property owner of the denial from
five (5) working days to ten working days.
5) It allows an exception if the property owner is requesting a permit to correct violations
associated with the Dangerous Building Ordinance.
6) It changes the appeal from an appeal to City Council to an appeal to the City Manager.
Mrs. Townshend noted that the proposed ordinance had been reviewed internally by the affected
departments and by the Deputy City Solicitor.
In response to Mr. Shevock, Mrs. Townshend verified that under the proposed ordinance, an
individual who owes fines or levies on any property in the City would be unable to obtain a permit;
however, she stated that the ordinance includes provisions for an appeal process and the Director
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of Planning and Community Development and the City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor would be
involved in that process.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend explained that a previous draft of the Clean Hands
ordinance included a provision for utility disconnection due to non-payment of taxes; however, this
was removed at the suggestion of the Deputy City Solicitor because another section of code allows
for this. She indicated that the City has the authority to disconnect service due to non-payment of
taxes; however, a policy has not been put in place to do so.
Responding to Dr. Jones, Mrs. Townshend stated her understanding that the City would not establish
new utility service for a property (even if the applicant is a renter) if the owner has delinquencies;
however, service would not be terminated for an existing tenant for this reason. She stated that the
only delinquency that would cause a tenant to be displaced would be non-payment of utilities for
the occupied property.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mrs. Townshend advised members that staff planned to revise the current
application form to require disclosure of the names of members or owners of businesses.
Mr. Hutchison stated that a defined policy was needed to enforce the provisions of the ordinance and
that the policy should be approved by the City Solicitor.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend stated that ordinances provide the City authority to take
action; however, policy guidelines often set forth provisions that dictate how ordinances are
enforced.
Mr. Leary conveyed his feeling that staff was seeking guidance from Council regarding how
aggressively the ordinance should be enforced.
Dr. McGlumphy suggested that staff ensure that all language included in the ordinance was clear
and understandable.
Mrs. Russell felt that businesses should be held accountable to the same standards as individuals and
that ordinances should be written to last for an extended period of time and be applied consistently.
Responding to Dr. Jones, Mrs. Townshend said that she was comfortable that the ordinance would
be enforced uniformly for businesses and individuals. She stated that enforcement would be the
responsibility of multiple departments and emphasized the need to communicate and share
information between departments regarding delinquencies. Mrs. Townshend noted that the
development of this ordinance was part of an effort to create uniformity and institute consistent
policies.
The Committee recommended adoption of Ordinance #2012-10 and to request staff to institute a
consistent policy for implementing the provisions of the ordinance.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
(The First Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).
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Council Laptop Replacement Associated with Mandatory Paperless Packets
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, explained that in 2003, the City began providing laptops to
Council members. At that time, paperless packets were made available on the City's website and
to members of City Council for use during the meetings in lieu of paper packets. Over time, due to
the weight and bulkiness of the laptops, members reverted back to using paper packets rather than
the electronic versions for the meetings. At the suggestion of Councilman Hutchison, staff obtained
pricing for tablet computers, which are much smaller than the standard laptop.
Staff recommended purchasing 12 tablet computers, nine (9) for City Council members, one (1) for
the Council Chamber recording secretary, and two (2) for civilian committee members' use during
meetings, and that, if tablets were purchased and distributed, production of paper packets be
discontinued.
Mrs. McDowell noted that Council’s budget included all but $1,200 of the funds needed to purchase
the laptops and that Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, had advised her that the remaining
funds were available in the budget due to savings from a vehicle purchase.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mrs. McDowell stated that if the purchase were approved, Council
members would be issued individual tablets and those used by committee members would be held
by the Clerk’s Office.
Responding to Mr. Leary, Mrs. McDowell affirmed that purchase of the tablet computers would
create a monetary savings and conserve staff time.
In response to Dr. Jones, Mrs. McDowell stated that many of the laptops currently used by Council
had passed their life cycles and that they would likely be kept by the IT Department and used as
“loaners” during elections and for other purposes.
The Committee recommended authorizing staff to purchase 12 tablet computers and, once the tablets
have been purchased and distributed, that production of paper packets be discontinued.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
Public Comment Period
There was no one present wishing to address members.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee Report, seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
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QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT
Mrs. Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed the Revenue Report as of March 31, 2012. She noted
that the report included updated FY2012 and, when possible, FY2013 projections and briefed
members on those changes.
Mr. Bonar stated that he did not feel that the Red Light Camera revenue projection should be
budgeted because it is not possible to accurately predict how many traffic violations will occur at
a given intersection in one year. He suggested that it be removed from the budgetary process.
Mrs. Williams concurred because of the diminishing returns related to compliance.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mitchell stated that there was currently a $1.9M deficit. She
stated that the method of transferring from the Electric Fund has been changed from a percentage
transfer to a fixed dollar amount transfer. Mrs. Mitchell noted that costs, benefits, OPEB, and
pension are still increasing and they are trying to fund the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Dr. McGlumphy moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report as of March 31, 2012,
seconded by Mrs. Williams and unanimously carried.
SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION BY CITY MANAGER - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY
In accordance with Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II - Fire Department,
Division I - Generally, Section 46-43 of the City Code, the City Manager, Mr. Scott D. Koenig, met
with the Fire Chief to discuss fire company issues. He discovered that the equipment and facilities
were being maintained in excellent condition and that the Robbins Hose Company continues to
provide an outstanding level of service to the City of Dover.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the report of the Semi-Annual Robbins
Hose Company Inspection, as submitted by the City Manager, seconded by Mrs. Russell and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
2012 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, reported the results of the 2012 Municipal Election held on
April 17, 2012, as follows:
FIRST DISTRICT COUNCIL THIRD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Holly L. Malone 268 David L. Bonar 240
Beverly C. Williams 343 Howard Q. Earle 147
Total Votes Cast 611 Total Votes Cast 387
Total Registered Voters 6,651 Total Registered Voters 6,059
In accordance with Title 15 Del.C. §7555 (j), where the number of qualified candidates for an office
is equal to or less than the number of seats up for election, the Board of Elections shall declare the
candidate or candidates elected. Therefore, since the Mayoral, Second District and Fourth District
positions were unopposed, the following will be sworn into office for three (3) year terms:
Mayor - Carleton E. Carey, Sr.
Second District - Adam M. Perza
Fourth District - Sophia R. Russell
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Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Election Results, as reported by the City Clerk.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-10
Council President Leary reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance are available at
the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Final action
by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of May 14, 2012.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-10 - 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)
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-09
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
April 9, 2012.
Mr. Bonar moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
ORDINANCE #2012-09 - BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of Ordinance #2012-09 (Exhibit #3), seconded by Mr. Bonar and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Carey wished Council President Leary a happy birthday on Thursday.
Dr. McGlumphy thanked Council members for the privilege of serving with them, the residents of
the Second District for supporting him and giving him the opportunity to serve them, and the
Council staff, the Mayor, the City Solicitor, and the City Manager for their efforts.
Mrs. Williams thanked Dr. McGlumphy for his good advice and stated that he would be missed.
Mr. Bonar stated that he deeply appreciated Dr. McGlumphy’s knowledge and the detailed work that
he has done, especially related to the budget.
Mr. Hutchison thanked Dr. McGlumphy for a job well done.
Mayor Carey reminded members that Old Dover Days would be held on May 4, 5, and 6th.
Mr. Bonar moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. William and unanimously carried.
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Meeting Adjourned at 8:36 P.M.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
April 23, 2012 are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 123 Blue Beach Drive (Attached to Original
Minutes)
Exhibit #2 - Correspondence from Atlantis Pools Related to 123 Blue Beach Drive
Exhibit #3 - Ordinance #2012-09 - Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2012 (Attached to Original Minutes)
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 04/23/2012
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
123 Blue Beach Drive
EXHIBIT #1
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
April 23, 2012
Regular Council Meeting of 04/23/2012
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123 Blue Beach Drive
Case History
Numerous Code Violation Cases Relating to Pool Since 2002
– Pool declared dangerous by City Council on September 25, 2006
– September 10, 2010, pool found to be in compliance with code
requirements – case closed
Neighbor Complaints
– Property has been regular source of citizen complaints since at least
2002
Property (house, pool and accessory buildings) declared
dangerous by Council on February 13, 2012
– Demolition injoined by Chancery Court
– Recent inspections show no improvement to the pool or pump house
Outstanding Charges
– Code Enforcement Fines
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
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Pool July 2007
July 5, 2011
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Pool/Rear Yard May 2008
July 5, 2011
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Pool/Rear Yard May 2010
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Pool September 10, 2010
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this swimming pool and pump house dangerous .
Order the property repaired or demolished.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structure if not completed by the owner by May 23, 2012.
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 04/23/2012
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EXHIBIT #3
Regular Council Meeting of 04/23/2012
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2012-09
2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named in various City funds are changed from the currently approved revenues and other funds for
3 the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
4 GENERAL FUND
5 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
6 ORIGINAL REVISED
7 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
8 BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
9 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,322,305 $ - $ 239,532 $ 3,561,837
10 REVENUES
11 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 579,000 - - 579,000
12 911 FEE 60,000 - - 60,000
13 INVESTMENT INCOME 215,900 - - 215,900
14 LIBRARY REVENUES 44,100 - - 44,100
15 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 390,900 - 15,000 405,900
16 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,523,675 - - 1,523,675
17 PERMITS AND OTHER LICENSES 934,000 - - 934,000
18 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 165,750 - - 165,750
19 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 300,000 - - 300,000
20 PROPERTY TAXES 11,133,367 - - 11,133,367
21 BID REVENUE 51,821 - - 51,821
22 RECREATION REVENUE 152,000 - - 152,000
23 FRANCHISE FEE 520,000 - - 520,000
24 TRASH FEES 2,050,000 - - 2,050,000
25 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 87,000 - - 87,000
26 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 690,000 - - 690,000
27 REVENUES SUBTOTAL 18,897,513 - 15,000 18,912,513
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 988,393 - - 988,393
30 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,370,778 - - 3,370,778
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,359,171 - - 4,359,171
32 GRANTS
33 POLICE RELATED 60,000 - - 60,000
34 CAPITAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUE 73,500 - - 73,500
35 DEMA HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT - - 104,676 104,676
36 POLICE PENSION GRANT 620,000 - - 620,000
37 RECREATION GRANT - - 35,383 35,383
38 UNIVERSAL RECYCLING GRANT - 79,873 - 79,873
39 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 753,500 79,873 140,059 973,432
40 TRANSFERS FROM
41 TRANSFER TAX 900,000 - - 900,000
42 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 526,814 - 131,760 658,574
43 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000
44 WATER/WASTEWATER 424,508 - - 424,508
45 ELECTRIC 7,876,288 - - 7,876,288
46 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 10,727,610 - 131,760 10,859,370
47 TOTAL REVENUES $ 34,737,794 $ 79,873 $ 286,819 $ 35,104,486
48 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 38,060,099 $ 79,873 $ 526,351 $ 38,666,323
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2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
GENERAL FUND - REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
49 ORIGINAL REVISED
50 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
51 BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
52 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES
53 CITY CLERK $ 296,393 $ - $ - $ 296,393
54 COUNCIL 120,699 - - 120,699
55 TAX ASSESSOR 213,175 - - 213,175
56 FIRE 684,725 - - 684,725
57 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 979,922 - - 979,922
58 LIBRARY 1,159,087 - - 1,159,087
59 RECREATION 789,701 - 33,443 823,144
60 LIFE SAFETY 449,226 - 23,870 473,096
61 CODE INFORCEMENT 284,489 - - 284,489
62 PLANNING 422,781 - - 422,781
63 INSPECTIONS 553,907 - - 553,907
64 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 223,717 - - 223,717
65 POLICE 12,955,807 - - 12,955,807
66 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 430,600 - - 430,600
67 STREETS 782,810 - 131,245 914,055
68 SANITATION 2,330,976 79,873 - 2,410,849
69 CITY MANAGER 622,127 - - 622,127
70 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 685,871 - - 685,871
71 FINANCE 852,283 - - 852,283
72 PUBLIC SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION 472,692 - - 472,692
73 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 952,693 - - 952,693
74 CENTRAL SERVICES 693,339 - - 693,339
75 FLEET MAINTENANCE 695,422 - - 695,422
76 CUSTOMER SERVICES 928,112 - - 928,112
77 HUMAN RESOURCES 384,758 - - 384,758
78 MAYOR 81,154 - - 81,154
79 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 29,046,466 79,873 188,558 29,314,897
80 OTHER EXPENSES
81 DEBT SERVICE 327,270 - - 327,270
82 INSURANCE 550,000 - - 550,000
83 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,374,709 - - 1,374,709
84 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY - - 239,532 239,532
85 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,450,000 - - 1,450,000
86 POLICE PENSION FUND 620,000 - - 620,000
87 POLICE PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 95,000 - - 95,000
88 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 10,000 - - 10,000
89 STREET LIGHTS 960,000 - - 960,000
90 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 5,386,979 - 239,532 5,626,511
91 TRANSFERS
92 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 623,847 - 146,760 770,607
93 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - RESERVE 200,000 - 200,000
94 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 823,847 - 146,760 970,607
95 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 2,802,807 $ - $ (48,499) $ 2,754,308
96 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCE AND EXPENDITURES $ 38,060,099 $ 79,873 $ 526,351 $ 38,666,323
97 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up
98 to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by
99 City Procedure #F306.
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2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
100 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
101 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
102 REVENUES
103 ORIGINAL REVISED
104 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
105 BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
106 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 195,191 $ - $ 61,201 $ 256,392
107 BEGINNING BALANCE - LIBRARY - 100,962 - 100,962
108 REVENUES
109 STATE GRANTS 5,597,505 1,519,678 - 7,117,183
110 DEMEC GRANT - 215,000 - 215,000
111 BTOP & GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION GRANTS - 90,000 - 90,000
112 KENT COUNTY LIBRARY CONTRIBUTION - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000
113 LIBRARY GREEN ENERGY/BRIDGE LOAN 2,334,889 365,111 - 2,700,000
114 CONSTRUCTION LOAN FOR LIBRARY - 274,961 - 274,961
115 TRANSFER FROM LIBRARY RESERVE 3,262,615 (671,831) - 2,590,784
116 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATION - 210,000 - 210,000
117 LOAN PROCEEDS - STREETS, CITY HALL 2,000,000 - - 2,000,000
118 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND FOR PROJECTS 623,847 - - 623,847
119 INTEREST EARNINGS 10,900 - - 10,900
120 TOTAL REVENUES $ 13,829,756 $ 3,002,919 $ - $ 16,832,675
121 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 14,024,947 $ 3,103,881 $ 61,201 $ 17,190,029
122 EXPENSE SUMMARY
123 ORIGINAL REVISED
124 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
125 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
126 FIRE $ 244,820 $ - $ - $ 244,820
127 LIBRARY 11,195,009 3,103,881 - 14,298,890
128 RECREATION 30,000 - - 30,000
129 POLICE 65,000 - - 65,000
130 STREETS 1,230,027 750,000 - 1,980,027
131 SANITATION 136,500 - - 136,500
132 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE - 220,000 - 220,000
133 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6,400 - - 6,400
134 LOAN ISSUANCE COSTS - 30,000 - 30,000
135 EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 12,907,756 4,103,881 - 17,011,637
136 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - LOAN PROCEEDS 1,000,000 (1,000,000) - -
137 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 117,191 - 61,201 178,392
138 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 14,024,947 $ 3,103,881 $ 61,201 $ 17,190,029
139 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up
140 to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by
141 City Procedure #F306.
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2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
142 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
143 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
144 REVENUES
145 ORIGINAL REVISED
146 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
147 BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
148 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 2,385,027 $ - $ 182,145 $ 2,567,172
149 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,741,242 - 190,272 1,931,514
150 BEGINNING BALANCE - KCSA (1,757,484) - 514,241 (1,243,243)
151 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 2,368,785 - 886,658 3,255,443
152 BASE REVENUE
153 WATER FEES 4,603,400 - - 4,603,400
154 WASTEWATER FEES 3,756,700 - - 3,756,700
155 WASTEWATER ADJUSTMENT FEES 3,090,900 - - 3,090,900
156 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,386,900 - - 1,386,900
157 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 307,600 - - 307,600
158 SEWER IMPACT FEES 323,000 - - 323,000
159 WATER IMPACT FEES 357,000 - - 357,000
160 INTEREST - WATER 10,600 - - 10,600
161 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 17,200 - - 17,200
162 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 58,000 - - 58,000
163 TOTAL REVENUES 13,911,300 - - 13,911,300
164 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 16,280,085 $ - $ 886,658 $ 17,166,743
165 EXPENSE SUMMARY
166 ORIGINAL REVISED
167 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
168 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
169 ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION $ 622,230 $ - $ - $ 622,230
170 WATER CONSTRUCTION 440,088 - - 440,088
171 WATER DEPARTMENT 382,655 - - 382,655
172 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,543,114 - - 1,543,114
173 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 959,735 - - 959,735
174 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,235,400 - - 4,235,400
175 TOTAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSES 8,183,222 - - 8,183,222
176 OTHER EXPENSES
177 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 320,853 - - 320,853
178 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 416,083 - - 416,083
179 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 190,830 - - 190,830
180 UNCOLLECTIBLES 5,000 - - 5,000
181 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY - - 372,417 372,417
182 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 228,400 - - 228,400
183 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,228,596 - - 1,228,596
184 INVENTORY/FIXED ASSET WRITEOFFS 10,000 - - 10,000
185 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 2,399,762 - 372,417 2,772,179
186 TRANSFER TO
187 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 238,842 - - 238,842
188 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 185,666 - - 185,666
189 WATER IMP AND EXT 750,000 - - 750,000
190 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000
191 SEWER IMPACT FEE RESERVE - - - -
192 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 36,147 - - 36,147
193 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY WASTEWATER 8,000 - - 8,000
194 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WATER 100,000 - - 100,000
195 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WASTEWATER 300,000 - - 300,000
196 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 2,618,655 - - 2,618,655
197 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 2,738,400 - - 2,738,400
198 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,855,130 - - 1,855,130
199 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - KCSA (1,515,084) - 514,241 (1,000,843)
200 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,078,446 - 514,241 3,592,687
201 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 16,280,085 $ - $ 886,658 $ 17,166,743
202 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up
203 to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by
204 City Procedure #F306.
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205 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
206 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
207 REVENUES
208 ORIGINAL REVISED
209 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
210 BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
211 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,139,872 $ - $ 397,902 $ 1,537,774
212 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 303,476 - 36,197 339,673
213 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,443,348 - 434,099 1,877,447
214 REVENUES
215 STATE LOAN-WATER 2010 ISSUE - 1,923,489 - 1,923,489
216 STATE LOAN-WASTEWATER 2009 ISSUE 1,800,000 (178,728) (361,422) 1,259,850
217 STATE LOAN-WASTEWATER 2011 ISSUE - 765,060 - 765,060
218 TRANS FR WATER/WASTEWATER FOR WATER 750,000 - - 750,000
219 TRANS FR WATER/WASTEWATER FOR WASTEWATER 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000
220 TRANSFER FROM IMPACT FEE RESERVE 262,840 604,192 - 867,032
221 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS - -
222 TOTAL REVENUES 3,812,840 3,114,013 (361,422) 6,565,431
223 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 5,256,188 $ 3,114,013 $ 72,677 $ 8,442,878
224 EXPENSE SUMMARY
225 ORIGINAL REVISED
226 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
227 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
228 WATER $ 766,240 $ 2,320,228 $ - $ 3,086,468
229 WASTEWATER 3,404,900 813,076 - 4,217,976
230 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 22,900 - - 22,900
231 WATER CONSTRUCTION 30,100 - - 30,100
232 TOTAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSES 4,224,140 3,133,304 - 7,357,444
233 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 1,070,632 (396,739) 397,902 1,071,795
234 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER (38,584) 377,448 (325,225) 13,639
235 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES 1,032,048 (19,291) 72,677 1,085,434
236 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 5,256,188 $ 3,114,013 $ 72,677 $ 8,442,878
237 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up
238 to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by
239 City Procedure #F306.
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240 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUND
241 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
242 REVENUES
243 ORIGINAL REVISED
244 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
245 BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
246 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 11,867,003 $ - $ 573,547 $ 12,440,550
247 BASE REVENUES
248 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMERS 95,675,500 - - 95,675,500
249 PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT (6,012,000) - - (6,012,000)
250 UTILITY TAX 1,966,100 - - 1,966,100
251 GREEN ENERGY 129,000 - - 129,000
252 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 919,000 - - 919,000
253 RENT REVENUE 225,000 - - 225,000
254 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000
255 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 240,203 - - 240,203
256 INTEREST EARNINGS 264,900 - - 264,900
257 TOTAL REVENUES 94,407,703 - - 94,407,703
258 TOTALS $ 106,274,706 $ - $ 573,547 $ 106,848,253
259 EXPENSE SUMMARY
260 ORIGINAL REVISED
261 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
262 EXPENSES BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
263 POWER SUPPLY $ 42,047,430 $ - $ - $ 42,047,430
264 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 1,170,000 - - 1,170,000
265 PJM CHARGES - LOAD 15,043,396 - - 15,043,396
266 CAPACITY CHARGES 8,506,512 - - 8,506,512
267 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 115,000 - 150,000 265,000
268 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 66,882,338 - 150,000 67,032,338
269 PLANT OPERATIONS 5,964,817 - - 5,964,817
270 GENERATIONS FUELS 664,641 - - 664,641
271 PJM CREDITS (1,285,675) - - (1,285,675)
272 CAPACITY CREDITS (7,388,283) - - (7,388,283)
273 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (2,044,500) - - (2,044,500)
274 TOTAL EXPENSES 64,837,838 - 150,000 64,987,838
275 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
276 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,162,026 - - 3,162,026
277 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,177,060 - - 1,177,060
278 ADMINISTRATION 602,715 - - 602,715
279 METER READING 215,208 - - 215,208
280 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 473,895 - - 473,895
281 UTILITY TAX 1,966,100 - - 1,966,100
282 DIRECT EXPENDITURES SUBTOTAL 7,597,004 - - 7,597,004
283 OTHER EXPENSES
284 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 150,000 - - 150,000
285 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 646,510 - - 646,510
286 TRANSFER TO PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,110,500 - - 1,110,500
287 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,115,300 - 573,547 1,688,847
288 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 129,000 - - 129,000
289 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,370,778 - - 3,370,778
290 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 54,500 - - 54,500
291 INVENTORY WRITE OFFS 175,000 - - 175,000
292 DEBT SERVICE 3,336,800 - - 3,336,800
293 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,088,388 - 573,547 10,661,935
294 TRANSFER TO
295 IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION 3,500,000 - - 3,500,000
296 GENERAL FUND 7,876,288 - - 7,876,288
297 DEPRECIATION RESERVE - - - -
298 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE - - - -
299 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 11,376,288 - - 11,376,288
300 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 12,375,188 - (150,000) 12,225,188
301 TOTALS $ 106,274,706 $ - $ 573,547 $ 106,848,253
302 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up
303 to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by
304 City Procedure #F306.
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305 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
306 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
307 REVENUES
308 ORIGINAL REVISED
309 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
310 BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
311 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 2,561,096 $ 87,045 $ 527,234 $ 3,175,375
312 REVENUES
313 INTEREST EARNINGS 38,400 - - 38,400
314 RECEIPT FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE 300,000 - - 300,000
315 TRANSFER FROM INSURANCE STABILIZATION 70,730 - - 70,730
316 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 3,500,000 - - 3,500,000
317 TOTAL REVENUES 3,909,130 - - 3,909,130
318 TOTALS $ 6,470,226 $ 87,045 $ 527,234 $ 7,084,505
319 EXPENSE SUMMARY
320 ORIGINAL REVISED
321 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
322 EXPENSES BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
323 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 1,810,410 $ 87,045 $ - $ 1,897,455
324 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 648,337 - - 648,337
325 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,790,716 - - 1,790,716
326 METER READING 20,000 - - 20,000
327 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,269,463 87,045 - 4,356,508
328 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,200,763 - 527,234 2,727,997
329 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCE AND EXPENSES $ 6,470,226 $ 87,045 $ 527,234 $ 7,084,505
330 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up
331 to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by
332 City Procedure #F306.
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333 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
334 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
335 REVENUES
336 ORIGINAL REVISED
337 2011/12 1st Budget Proposed 2011/12
338 BUDGET Adjustment Budget Adj. BUDGET
339 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 312,651 $ - $ 122,509 $ 435,160
340 REVENUES
341 GRANTS REVENUE - Streets & Lincoln Park 1,900,000 - - 1,900,000
342 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 350,000 (350,000) 131,760 131,760
343 LOAN PROCEEDS - STREETS - 1,750,000 - 1,750,000
344 INTEREST INCOME 2,800 - - 2,800
345 TOTAL REVENUES 2,252,800 1,400,000 131,760 3,784,560
346 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 2,565,451 $ 1,400,000 $ 254,269 $ 4,219,720
347 EXPENSE SUMMARY
348 ORIGINAL REVISED
349 2011/12 1st Budget 2011/12
350 EXPENSES BUDGET Adjustment BUDGET
351 PROGRAM EXPENSES - STREETS $ 1,300,000 $ 875,000 $ 131,760 $ 2,306,760
352 LINCOLN PARK/CLARENCE STREET PROJECT 900,000 - - 900,000
353 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,200,000 875,000 131,760 3,206,760
354 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - BOND PROCEEDS - 875,000 - 875,000
355 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 365,451 (350,000) 122,509 137,960
356 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 2,565,451 $ 1,400,000 $ 254,269 $ 4,219,720
357 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up
358 to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by
359 City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: April 23, 2012
Actions History
April 23, 2012 – Final Reading by Council
April 9, 2012 – First Reading by Council
March 12, 2012 – Considered by Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee