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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
AUGUST 26, 2013 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 p.m.)
The “Open Forum” segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share
their questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing
on the agenda as a public hearing is prohibited during the Open Forum as an opportunity will
be provided during consideration of that item. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes.
Council is prohibited from taking action since they are not in official session; however, they may
schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future.
INVOCATION BY REVEREND THEODORE HENDERSON
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN SLAVIN
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
* CONSENT AGENDA
Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial shall be
marked with an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There
will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which
event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item.
* 1. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Council Meeting of August 12, 2013
* 2. Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Report - August 12, 2013
A. Amendment to the 2013 Community Development Action Plan
(Committee Recommended Allocating $21,252 in FY 13 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funding to FY 13 CDBG Projects to Fund the Program Administration
at 20% of the Total Allocation and Divide the Remainder Among the Other Projects
That Were Not Fully Funded)
B. Semi-Annual Review - Statistics Regarding Jobs and Businesses Gained and Lost in
the City of Dover Since July 2012
(Committee Action Not Required)
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Council Agenda - August 26, 2013 Page 2
* 3. Utility Committee Report - August 12, 2013
A. Request for Abandonment of Right-of-Way (Unimproved) - Overlook Place/Adoption
of Resolution No. 2013-21 Setting a Public Hearing for September 9, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
(Committee Recommended Abandonment of the Subject Right-of-Way with Conveyance
of Twenty-Five and One-Half Feet (25.5') of Said Right-of-Way to 125 and
126 Overlook Place, Currently Owned by Chu Pao Robinson and Michael P. Bouchard,
Respectively, in Conjunction with the Provision of a Public Utility Easement for Each
Parcel and Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Before City Council
Regarding the Proposed Abandonment for September 9, 2013)
B. TEA/NAES Report (May)
(Committee Recommended Acceptance of the Report)
C. Updates
(Committee Action Not Required)
* 4. Monthly Budget Report - June 2013
* 5. Quarterly Review of Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (April, May, and June)
6. Proposed Amendment to Contract for the Sale of Lot #12 - Garrison Oak Technical Park
(GOTP)
7. Rezoning Request/First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2013-14
Recommended for referral to the Planning Commission on September 16, 2013 and that
a Public Hearing before City Council be set for October 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
A. Property located at 109 East Division Street, consisting of 11,240+/- S.F., owned by
Leg Hall, LLC (Rhett Ruggerio). This property is currently zoned RG-1 (General
Residence) and H (Historic District) and the proposed zoning is RGO (Residence
General Office) and H (Historic District).
(TAX PARCEL: ED-05-077.05-02-55.00-000, COUNCIL DISTRICT 3; PLANNING REFERENCE: Z-13-03)
8. Council Members’ Announcements
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on August 12, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. with Council
President Bonar presiding. Council members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Perza, Mr. Slavin,
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lynn were absent.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Koenig,
Mrs. Townshend, Fire Chief Patrick West, 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 Bonar declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Ms. Ellen Wasfi, 286 Pine Valley Road and member of the Dover Human Relations Commission
(DHRC) noted that members would be considering recommendations of the Legislative, Finance,
and Administration Committee regarding the future meetings of the Dover Human Relations
Commission (Agenda Item #7C), and read the following statement into the record:
“I am hear [sic] to address two recommendations proposed by the Legislative,
Finance and Administration Committee on July 22, 2013, dealing with future
meetings of the Dover Human Relations Commission. The first recommendation
suggests reducing the number of Commission meetings which are currently held
monthly. [That the Number of Meetings Be Set at a Minimum of Five (5) Per Year,
One (1) in Each Quarter of the Year and One (1) to Be Determined by the
Commission and That Special Meetings May Be Called by the Chairperson or Three
(3) Members of the Commission.] Regularly scheduled monthly meetings provide
the public with a reliable opportunity to bring their concerns to the attention of city
government. The DHRC has transmitted these concerns to City Council for action
on several occasions and dealing with a host of issues. The DHRC is the ear of the
Council to the community.
The second recommendation is, That All of the Meetings of the DHRC Be Held in the
City Council Chambers. The Dover Human Relations Commission has frequently
held “community outreach meetings” at various sites throughout the city, including
the Boys and Girls Club, the office of the Delaware Community Outreach
Committee, police headquarters and local schools and churches in order to increase
communication with city residents and to better assess the mood and concerns of the
citizens of Dover. This activity has enabled the Commission to interact with residents
more directly and fulfill its commitment under Article II, Section 58-31 of the City
Code, to adopt a philosophy of inclusion, intergroup cooperation, and fair treatment.
The two amendments to Chapter 58 proposed by the Legislative, Finance and
Administration Committee will, if enacted, be highly counterproductive to the
DHRC’s mission, the essence of which is to involve all segments of the community
in the problem-solving process. For the welfare of the citizens of Dover, I urge you
to reject implementing these amendments. Thank you.”
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Ms. Wasfi indicated that, as previously requested, she provided copies of the mission statement of
the DHRC, which was originally drafted in 2002, to the City Clerk’s Office (Exhibit #1).
Dr. Ron Sarg, 611 S. Governors Avenue, relayed concerns regarding brown, foaming water coming
from the faucets at his residence. He explained that after flushing the water for 15 minutes, the water
remained slightly brown and provided a sample in a jar and asked if any member would want to
drink the water. He objected to the City’s expectation for residents to ingest this water. After
speaking with City engineers, he was advised that the brown water was the result of chlorine in the
water interacting with the cast iron pipes, creating a brown sediment that does not render a health
risk and he questioned the City’s certainty in this regard. Dr. Sarg stated that the residents were
paying for a service and that if the City was not capable of replacing 190 miles of pipe, then the City
should begin retrofitting water filter systems into the pipes that go into the homes. He advised
members that during this past summer, his wife had often complained about the brown water stains
on laundry and the need to re-wash clothes. He reiterated that the residents were paying for a service
(clean water) that they were not receiving and urged members to take appropriate action.
Council President Bonar echoed the concerns of Dr. Sarg, explaining that he had several dress shirts
that had been ruined during the past couple of weeks due to the brown water. He noted that there
had been several brown water complaints recently, one (1) from a major hotel, and urged staff to
develop possible solutions to address this issue for Council’s consideration.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mrs. Williams and
unanimously carried.
At the request of staff, Council President Bonar requested the removal of Item #7A - Proposed
Amendments to the City of Dover Investment Policy.
Mrs. Williams moved for approval of the consent agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Dixon
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 22, 2013
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 22, 2013 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Dixon and bore the written approval of
Mayor Carey.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE - GOLDIE LEGATES - ELECTION BOARD
(FEBRUARY 2004 - MAY 2013)
On behalf of members of Council, Mayor Carey presented Mrs. Goldie Legates with a Dover Cup
in recognition of her many years of service on the Election Board, having served from February 2004
through May 2013.
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Mrs. Legates thanked the Mayor for appointing her to the Election Board and allowing her to serve
the community in this fashion. She relayed special appreciation to Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk,
and her staff for the work they provide in performing their duties in relation to the election. She
advised members that there is a lot of work involved in conducting an election, and that participation
in the election is the most precious privilege and duty that the people have as citizens of the United
States of America. Mrs. Legates stated that Mrs. McDowell and her staff carry out this obligation
with a keen sense of mission, along with calmness and professionalism that is unmatched.
Mrs. Legates requested that members of Council acknowledge, appreciate, and commend the City
Clerk and her staff in this endeavor.
Mr. Hutchison relayed appreciation to Mrs. Legates for her friendship and leadership in the
community.
Mrs. Williams thanked Mrs. Legates for the advice provided to her after she first became elected and
asked “what do I do?” and the response of Mrs. Legates was to follow the Oath of Office, which she
had tried to do in serving as a member of City Council.
Council President Bonar reminded members that in addition to serving as a member of the Election
Board, Mrs. Legates also served as a member of City Council. In addition, her late husband,
Mr. Charles Legates, who served admirably as Fire Chief at the Dover Air Force Base and also
served as the Mayor for the City of Dover.
PROPOSED TRIBUTE - NO. 2013-03 - BERNARD “BERNIE” CHARLES MATTES
Members considered a proposed Tribute expressing sympathy and condolences upon the passing of
Bernard “Bernie” Charles Mattes. Noting that the family members of Mr. Mattes were not in
attendance, Council President Bonar assured members that the Tribute would be provided to them.
By motion of Mr. Hutchison, seconded by Mr. Hare, Council unanimously adopted Tribute
No. 2013-03, as follows:
A TRIBUTE EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES UPON THE PASSING OF
BERNARD "BERNIE" CHARLES MATTES.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover recognize the passing of Bernie Mattes on
June 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Bernie Mattes was a long-time resident of the City of Dover and an active and
well-respected member of our community; and
WHEREAS, Bernie Mattes will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all of those whose lives
he has touched.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council extend their deepest
sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Bernie Mattes, and hope that they will be
consoled by the memories of his life and achievements.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council direct the City Clerk to place this
Tribute in the permanent records of the City of Dover and that a copy of this Tribute be provided to
the family of Bernie Mattes.
ADOPTED: AUGUST 12, 2013
PROPOSED TRIBUTE - NO. 2013-04 - JOHN J. FRIEDMAN
The City Clerk read a proposed Tribute expressing sympathy and condolences upon the passing of
John J. Friedman.
By motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Hutchison, Council unanimously adopted
Tribute No. 2013-04, as follows:
A TRIBUTE EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES UPON THE PASSING OF
JOHN J. FRIEDMAN.
WHEREAS, John J. Friedman dedicated a significant portion of his time, energy, and talents to
serving the City of Dover as a member of the Planning Commission from 1992 until 2012, serving
as Chair from 1995 to 2010; as the initial Chairman of the newly established Dover Fourth of July
Celebration Committee and a member of that Committee from 2003 until May 2009; and as a
member of the Transportation Review Committee from 1997 until 2001; and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure with the City of Dover, John J. Friedman helped to provide a
forum that allowed parties with diverse interests to speak their views, carefully weighed the interests
of various stakeholders in matters that were brought before the City for consideration, helped to build
consensus, and played an important role in making the difficult decisions encountered by the
municipality on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS, John J. Friedman was an active and valued resident of the City of Dover who
demonstrated his commitment to his community through his participation in a variety of local
organizations, including the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, the Inner
City Cultural League, Community Partners of the Air Force Association, Delaware Veterans Post
2, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks 1903.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council extend their deepest sympathy and condolences to the
family and friends of John J. Friedman, and hope that they will be consoled by the memories of his
life and achievements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council direct the City Clerk to place this
Tribute in the permanent records of the City of Dover and that a copy of this Tribute be provided to
the family of John J. Friedman.
ADOPTED: AUGUST 12, 2013
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On behalf of members of Council, Mayor Carey presented Tribute No. 2013-04 to
Mrs. Faye Friedman and relayed the City’s condolences and appreciation for the contributions
Mr. Friedman had provided to the City and the community for many years.
In accepting the Tribute, Mrs. Friedman indicated that Mr. Friedman loved being a part of the
community.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRESS REPORT ON THE FIRST STATE
HISTORICAL MONUMENT
Mr. Slavin reminded members that prior to his election as a member of City Council, he had
addressed members and requested support in declaring The Green a part of a national historical
monument. He advised members that President Obama had created the First State National
Monument in Delaware and, as a result, Dover had a place in that with the inclusion of The Green.
In addition, he advised members that a National Park Service employee had been assigned to the
Monument and was working with the community. Mr. Slavin introduced Mr. Russ Smith,
Superintendent, First State National Historical Monument.
Mr. Smith stated that he was a Delaware native, attended the University of Delaware, and had roots
in the City of Dover and surrounding area. He advised members that he had served in the National
Park Service for 40 years, which provided him the training necessary to fulfill his responsibilities
as Superintendent. To clarify any confusion, Mr. Smith stated that the First State National
Monument was as much a part of the National Park System as Yellowstone, Yosemite, or the Statue
of Liberty. He explained that The First State National Monument was the 400th unit of the National
Park System and included three (3) sites, as follows: 1) the Woodlawn tract located north of
Wilmington, which consists of 1,100 acres along the Brandywine Creek; 2) the New Castle Court
House Museum and The Green, located in New Castle; and 3) The Dover Green, located in the City
of Dover.
Mr. Smith thanked City Council for the donation of the easement for The Dover Green, which
allowed it to become a part of the First State National Monument. He stated that other units were
planned to be a part of the Park, as a part of a bill proposed by Senator Carper, including the John
Dickinson Mansion; however, it was not anticipated that the legislation would be approved anytime
in the near future. He stated that land issues prevented the Old Swede’s Church from becoming a
part of the National Monument, although this may occur in the near future.
Mr. Smith explained that the President requested the National Park Service to tell the story of
Delaware and its key role in the founding of the United States of America. Referring to the pamphlet
provided, he stated that the story being told begins at the First Settlement through the First State,
from 1631 through 1787.
Mr. Smith stated that there were concerns regarding the budget situation, explaining that he was
currently the only staff of the National Monument and may continue to be so for the upcoming year.
He had been sharing an office with the Mayor of New Castle and had recently been offered (by
Councilman Slavin) an office in the Old Court House, beginning September 1, 2013. Although there
would probably be no improvements to the current budget situation, he had begun planning for the
future, explaining that within three (3) years, a management plan must be created for the Park, as
mandated by the Proclamation.
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Referring to the issuance of a management plan by the National Park Service, Mr. Slavin advised
members that the process would take over a year to be completed and would require public input,
including many public hearings. He reminded members that a wide variety of concerns were
expressed during consideration of the easement for The Dover Green; therefore, he offered City
Council’s assistance and requested that when the public hearings are scheduled, they be held in the
City of Dover.
No further action was taken.
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 222 AND 238 RAILROAD AVENUE, OWNED BY
DOWNTOWN DOVER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the Dangerous
Building Ordinance at 222 and 238 Railroad Avenue, owned by Downtown Dover Development
Corporation (Downtown Dover Partnership). Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and
Community Development, advised members that the property consisted of five (5) separate
buildings, and that each of the structures were condemned as unfit for human habitation on
March 8, 2013, due to the degree of deterioration of the structures. Currently, the structures were
vacant, with no utilities and in a serious state of disrepair. She indicated that the property was part
of an environmental clean-up under the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental
Control (DNREC) Brownfields Program and, as such, DNREC would pay for the asbestos abatement
for the project, but would not pay for the demolition costs. She stated that the Downtown Dover
Partnership (DDP) did not have the funds to demolish the structures. She noted the importance of
the demolition of the structures to the overall environmental clean-up of the site and that DNREC’s
funding of the asbestos abatement would save the City and DDP significant costs associated with
the asbestos abatement on the property. If approved for demolition, Mrs. Townshend assured
members that once the demolition was completed, the City would bill the DDP for the demolition
charges. She explained that a portion of the charges would be paid with funds available for West
Side Redevelopment and a lien would be placed against the property for the balance. She noted that
the consideration of bids by Council for the demolition, at a cost of $58,000, was scheduled during
the latter part of the meeting.
Mrs. Townshend reviewed a chronological history and presentation on the conditions of the
structures located at 222 and 238 Railroad Avenue (Exhibit #2).
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare the five (5) buildings on this property dangerous;
2) order the buildings demolished by August 22, 2013 by the owner or equity owner at their own
risk; and 3) order the City Manager, with the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of
repairs or demolition to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien
or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax,
or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
Mr. Slavin noted that the Downtown Dover Partneship (DDP) was bringing forth the demolition and
reminded members that the original reason for the purchase of the property by DDP was to secure
environmental remediation, explaining that once the demolition had occurred, it would trigger the
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funding that is available for environmental remediation. He advised members that the fear several
years ago was that such a property would remain vacant in private hands and never be remediated.
He explained that no one wants to develop around such property until such remediation has occurred.
In response to Mr. Perza regarding the delay in the demolition and remediation of the property,
Mrs. Townshend stated that when the property was acquired, the City and the DDP were involved
with the remediation of the Capitol Scrap Yard site, which depleted available funds. She stated that
the plan would be for remediation to begin in late August, followed by the demolition, and then
clean-up would begin with DNREC.
Mr. Val De Rocili, President, Compliance Environmental located at 150 S. Bradford Street, stated
that the process would be the asbestos abatement first and then the building demolition, which
should be complete by the end of the year. He explained that the second phase of investigation of
the soil and groundwater contamination would begin after the buildings were removed. He stated
that although there had been three (3) such major investigations since 2000-2002, the buildings had
been in the way and prevented Compliance Environmental from conducting the remaining soil
borings.
Mr. Perza questioned if there were any scenario where once the removal of the asbestos and
demolition had occurred, it could be determined that it would be cost prohibitive to conduct the third
phase of remediation, causing the site to be left unmodified. Responding, Mr. De Rocili stated that
there was always a remedy for a site; however, the magnitude of what is there is unknown because
the buildings remained on the site, preventing access to the soil and groundwater.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Townshend stated that since the new fiscal year had begun, there
were funds available for the demolition; however, there may be a need for a budget amendment once
the demolition was accomplished and billed in order to adjust for the amount that is “put back into
the coffers.” She assured members that there were enough funds to cover those properties that had
been earmarked for demolition during the current fiscal year.
Council President Bonar declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Lou Colón, Executive Director of the DDP, relayed support and appreciation for Council’s
consideration of the demolition. Once completed, he felt confident that it would help in the west
side revitalization and compliment the area.
There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Bonar declared the public
hearing closed.
Mr. Slavin moved to: 1) declare the five (5) buildings at 222 and 238 Railroad Avenue
dangerous; 2) order the buildings demolished by August 22, 2013 by the owner or equity
owner at their own risk; and 3) 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, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perza and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
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UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT - JULY 22, 2013
The Utility Committee met on July 22, 2013 with Chairwoman Williams presiding.
TEA/NAES Report (March and April)
The TEA/NAES Monthly Reports for March and April 2013 were provided to members to enable
them to monitor electric sales and revenues received, which will provide a better understanding of
any fluctuations that occur and allow the opportunity to make improvements if deemed necessary.
In response to Mr. Blakeman, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, confirmed that the report
for FY2013-14 would be the current company’s forecast. She noted that the forecast report
submitted during the budget presentations was based on The Energy Authority (TEA) forecasts
(rather than PACE Global). Regarding the PJM - Energy and Transmission Fees on the Variance
Report, Mrs. Mitchell stated her recollection that there was a change in PJM Fees after the City’s
budget for last fiscal year was approved; however, she assured members that she would validate that
this was the case.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that Unit 3 ran from Tuesday
through Saturday and the Combustion Turbine (CT) also ran. He stated that there was a valve issue
involving Unit 1, which was off-line until Friday evening, and Unit 2 was in “spinning” reserve
during most of that time, resulting in the City running at full power.
Mrs. Williams questioned the City’s ability to transfer additional revenues acquired in the Electric
Fund to the Water/Wastewater Fund to address the funds required in regard to the proposed CIP
amendments previously considered by members. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that although
Council had the authority to transfer funds from the Electric Fund to the Water/Wastewater Fund,
such a transfer would not be policy compliant.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the TEA/NAES Monthly Reports for March and
April 2013.
By consent agenda, Mrs. Williams moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
By consent agenda, Mrs. Williams moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
JULY 22, 2013
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on July 22, 2013 with Chairman Lynn
presiding.
Proposed Amendments to the City of Dover Investment Policy
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reminded members that, in accordance with Section 14
of the City of Dover Investment Policy, the policy is reviewed by the Committee at least once every
year and that any amendments require the approval of City Council. She noted that the policy was
not presented for review in 2012.
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Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the policy was reviewed by Staff, the City’s Investment
Advisor, and the bank to determine if any changes would be necessary. As a result, she noted that
amendments were made to the City’s Investment Policy and presented for the Committee’s review
and recommendation. She noted that Section 9.2, on Page 7, cited “paragraph 8.1” in error and that
this that should reflect “paragraph 9.1,” and that there should be an additional bullet titled “Mortgage
Backed Securities.” She indicated that these corrections were discovered after the document was
submitted but it had since been amended accordingly.
The Committee recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the City of Dover
Investment Policy.
During the Council meeting, Mrs. Mitchell referred to the housekeeping corrections mentioned
during the Committee meeting and noted that although the minutes reflect those changes, the draft
policy included in the packet had not been corrected. She assured members that the corrections
would be included in the approved amended Policy.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the City of Dover Investment Policy, as amended (Exhibit #3),
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried (Anderson and Lynn absent).
Certified Local Government Application
Mr. Slavin advised members that after discussions with Chairman Lynn, it was determined that there
was a need for the City to address some of the issues involving the Dover Historic District
Commission and to strengthen Council’s role in historic preservation. As a result of his employment
with the State of Delaware, he was aware of a program called the Certified Local Government (CLG)
Program. He introduced Mr. Jesse Zanovich, State Historic Preservation Office, to provide a brief
review of the Program.
Mr. Zanovich advised members that the CLG Program is a local, state, and federal partnership that
promotes historic preservation on the local level through technical guidance and financial assistance.
Members were provided with the CLG Program guidelines which outlined the benefits, requirements
and management procedures of Delaware’s CLG Program. Mr. Zanovich indicated that grant
funding was available to pursue a wide variety of preservation-related projects and activities, which
include cultural resource surveys, historic structure reports, preparation of National Register
nominations, revising preservation ordinances, creating or amending historic district design
guidelines, preparing the preservation section of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, etc. In addition,
Mr. Zanovich stated that associated grant monies can be used for public outreach, informational
workshops and seminars, preservation training for staff, etc. He noted that the CLG grants function
on a 60/40 matching basis, explaining that the grant may constitute up to 60% of the project cost,
while the applicant provides the remaining 40% through cash and/or donated services and materials.
Based on the current allocation formula, Mr. Zanovich stated that the minimum grant award the City
of Dover could expect to receive was $5,000 and that this amount changes year to year since it is
based on the federal grant and the number of CLG grant projects received. He advised members that
he had reviewed the City’s ordinances and that the City already met the program’s requirements,
such as the establishment of a preservation ordinance, historic district commission, meeting
standards for adequate public participation, etc.
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Mr. Zanovich assured members that the application process is simple, explaining that the application
package is available online and must be submitted by the Mayor. He stated that there are currently
five (5) CLG’s in Delaware: Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware City, Lewes, and Milton.
He stated that CLG status is a voluntary commitment and that the Mayor can request decertification
at anytime. In addition, he stated that grants are voluntary.
At the request of Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community
Development, stated her support for the application and assured members that if it were the desire
of City Council, it would become a priority for staff.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Zanovich confirmed that the applicant may provide in-kind services
which would alleviate any effect on operating budgets.
Mr. Slavin advised members that, due to his role with the State of Delaware, he would recuse
himself from voting on this issue.
The Committee recommended that staff move forward with the Certified Local Government
Application.
By consent agenda, Mrs. Williams moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
Proposed Amendments to Chapter 58 - Human Relations Commission
During their meeting of June 10, 2013, Council approved the Committee’s recommendation of
May 28, 2013 that the Chair of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee schedule
a Special Meeting for the purpose of discussing recommendation Items #1-5 included in the
Committee Action Form (CAF) pertaining to the Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC).
During the Committee meeting of June 24, 2013, Mr. Hutchison stated that since the creation of the
DHRC in 2002, it had served a very important part in addressing some critical issues in the City;
however, based upon past performance, there were some issues and concerns which needed to be
reviewed and addressed. He voiced his concerns regarding the size of the Commission, stating that
15 members were too many, and the serious problem of retaining members, noting the Mayor and
Council had received resignations from numerous members. The Committee reviewed each of the
five (5) recommended items and then opened the floor for public comments. After much discussion,
members tabled the matter until the next meeting to allow the opportunity for members to obtain and
review the DHRC by-laws, the number and type of complaints received, and research regarding the
City Solicitor's review of the formation of the DHRC.
Members continued their discussion during the Committee meeting of July 8, 2013. After public
testimony, members felt that there was not enough time left during the meeting for members to
further discuss the issues and develop a recommendation. Given the importance of this issue and
to allow more time for discussions, members tabled the matter and requested that it be put on the
agenda for the next scheduled Committee meeting.
The matter was removed from the table.
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Chairman Lynn reminded members that, as a result of the discussions regarding this matter, the
scope of the discussion at this time should be based on the five (5) parameters provided by staff, as
follows: 1) if the Commission is fulfilling its purpose; 2) if there is evidence of a continued
necessity for the Commission, or if it is a duplication of services provided by other agencies,
committees, etc. within the City and/or State of Delaware; 3) the possibility of amending
Sec. 58-33 (c) - Meetings, of the Dover Code to limit the Commission to meeting on an as needed
basis, in the same manner as many other City committees, commissions and boards, including the
Awards Committee, Election Board, Ethics Commission, and Property Maintenance Code Board of
Appeals; 4) the possibility of amending Sec. 58-32 (b) - Composition; appointment, of the Dover
Code to reduce the membership of the Commission from fifteen (15) to seven (7), which would
maintain the threshold originally proposed during the Dover Community Meeting of
December 4, 2001; and 5) direct staff to prepare a Proposed Ordinance reflecting the
recommendations of the Committee.
Chairman Lynn also reminded members that Mr. Sudler was requested to reach out to the
membership and encourage their attendance in order for them to state their feelings regarding the
issue.
Mr. Slavin explained that the role of the Committee was to make a recommendation to City Council
for staff to prepare an ordinance. That process would include two (2) readings of the ordinance and
a public hearing; therefore, he assured the public that the Committee’s review this evening would
not be the last opportunity for public input on the issue.
Mr. Rushe noted that this evening’s discussion would be the third on this issue. He indicated his
desire to obtain public input on whether or not it would be beneficial to reduce the membership from
the current 15 and also to reduce the frequency of the required meetings.
Mr. Paul Fleming, 4 Hemsted Court, read his letter of resignation, dated August 23, 2010, into the
record, as follows:
“Council President Hogan:
In 2004, I was appointed to the Dover Human Relations Commission by then Council
President McGlumphy. I have served on the DHRC for over six (6) years along with
some very conscientious, courageous, and compassionate commissioners, and I
enjoyed my tenure.
As you know, I have always advocated for term limits, and I have said many times
that there is no shortage of good people.
I appreciate being reappointed by you; however, I believe it is time to resign so that
I may pursue other interests. Thank you and the City Council for giving me the
opportunity to serve the residents of Dover.”
In regard to the idea of reducing the number of Commissioners, Mr. Fleming stated his feeling that
it was critical that the DHRC be fully represented, not only by the demographic characteristics of
Dover, whether it be race, gender, or religion, but also the region of the City that the member is from.
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Otherwise, he felt that the people’s interests and needs would not be fully met as they relate to the
jurisdiction and function of the Commission. Unless all of these criteria were met, he urged
members not to reduce the number of Commissioners appointed to serve on the DHRC.
Mr. Fleming stated his desire to have a representative of the Amish community serve, noting that
they have needs and interests, as well as suggestions that could be used to help them. He indicated
that many of the Amish have moved away from the area and that he would like to prevent further
loss of members of this community. In response to Council President Bonar, Mr. Fleming stated that
he did not know how many Amish reside within City limits.
Responding to Mr. Lynn regarding the concept of there being two (2) members from each district
and one (1) at-large member, for a total of nine (9) members, Mr. Fleming felt that such membership
would work if the criteria he previously mentioned was met.
Mr. Fleming provided members with a list of questions for potential candidates (Attachment #2) and
noted that a copy of the ad that the DHRC had used to solicit interest from the community had been
included.
Mr. EShed Alston, 406 Arnold Court, read the following statement into the record:
“On Monday, July 8, 2013, while attempting entry into the Kent County SPCA
building in Camden, at approximately 7:07 p.m., myself and Dr. Issa quickly
discovered that all the doors were closed and locked. When Dr. Issa and I finally
spoke to a couple of employees there, they told us that we were not welcomed and
that we needed to leave (a public meeting that we had to leave). After they told us
to leave, that’s when they took out the Pit Bull and threatened us with it, the one that
wasn’t muzzled. She told us ‘y’all got to leave now - you’re not wanted here and I
don’t know how long I can hold this Pit Bull’.”
Mr. Alston advised members that he had sciatic nerve damage in his right and left side and damage
in both knees, which resulted in his inability to run. Therefore, when addressing whether or not there
should be any alterations as to whether there should be considerations for people like him, he
requested the opportunity to tell members how it is for him to live in Kent County. He stated that
we live in a country where the Michael Vick - Trayvon Martin comparison needs to be made, where
a black, multi-millionaire will lose his livelihood and spend two (2) years in prison for killing a dog,
yet if a young, black man is killed, nothing happens. He stated that is the perspective of living in
Kent County and America. He stated that when he left the meeting two (2) weeks ago, he was
confronted with “Bull Connor” and questioned whether hoses would be next.
Mr. Alston stated that he contacted the Department of Justice directly because when he contacted
the Camden Police Department, he was advised that they would not take the complaint since they
did not feel there was a hate crime, racial profiling, or any other problem.
Ms. Rochelle Jackson, 200 W. Loockerman Street, requested that her allotted three (3) minutes be
given to Bishop Gordon.
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Bishop Gregory Gordon, 56 South New Street, noted that the DHRC was formed in 2001 by
Mayor James Hutchison as a result of the death of a man that caused racial division within the City
of Dover. He requested that the DHRC continue to serve as it had in the past with the exception of
the number of members, which he suggested be set at nine (9) total, with a Chair and Co-Chair, and
that members come from different ethnic backgrounds and a cross-section of the community,
including professional, and business sectors, etc. He suggested that there be five (5) mandatory
meetings of the DHRC and that there be another ministry or NAACP, United Way, etc. every other
month. He advised members that racial divide is prevalent in Delaware.
Ms. Gail Tolbert, 1001 White Oak Road, questioned if any member of Council or the Mayor was
working on any buildings or businesses where the Metro Supermarket was located. She explained
that there was a need for a supermarket in the area to serve residents of Luther Towers, White Oak,
Edgehill, Manchester, etc. She indicated that there were senior citizens who reside in these areas
and also many individuals without means of transportation. She offered to meet with anyone who
may be interested to relay the ideas that had been gathered during recent community meetings.
Ms. Deborah Angelini, 200 W. Loockerman Street, noted that the State of Delaware does not
recognize common law marriage and requested that this issue be considered as a State law since they
now recognized gay rights and law marriages. She also relayed concerns regarding public
transportation, specifically the Delaware Area Rapid Transit (DART) bus system. Chairman Lynn
noted that since these comments were not directly related to the DHRC, they would be better suited
to be relayed during the Open Forum segment of the City Council Meeting scheduled for 7:15 p.m.
later in the evening.
Ms. Ellen Wasfi, 286 Pine Valley Road, advised members that she had been a member of the DHRC
since its inception in 2002 and explained that the DHRC was set up to facilitate discussion, promote
understanding, air grievances, and bring people together by allowing them to voice their concerns
about the direction the City of Dover is going and how it impacts them as residents of the
community. In reviewing her records, she provided examples of actions that were taken by the
DHRC since 2008, as follows: 1) conducted a forum on the incidents of violence in Dover, with
several recommendations initiated by members of the community who attended the forum; 2) held
an outreach meeting, in coordination with the Interfaith Housing Task Force, to hear concerns about
and from the homeless in Dover; 3) held a forum on the proposed resolution supporting the
legalization of same sex marriage three (3) years prior to the actual promotion of the issue; and
4) held a forum on mental health awareness. She noted that this was just a small example of the
diversity of interests that are addressed by the DHRC. Noting that her allotted time was expiring,
she requested the opportunity to complete the list through 2013. Responding, Chairman Lynn stated
that those individuals who had exhausted their time would be provided an opportunity to address
members again once those wishing to speak had an opportunity to do so.
Ms. Cathy Gregory, 113 Hazeltine Road, stated that she served as a member of the DHRC and felt
that at this particular time the Commission was not fulfilling its obligations. She felt that members
of the DHRC needed to revisit the mission statement and go back to the basic seven (7) concepts.
She advised members that there was a duplication of services since there is a Delaware State Human
Relations Commission; however, she suggested that the DHRC work in tandem with the State so that
they are not “disconnected.” She indicated that there was a need for a Human Relations
Commission, explaining that there must be something that unites the community to determine what
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is best and needed for the community. She agreed that the number of members should be reduced
from 15 to a maximum of nine (9). Ms. Gregory noted that the way the Commission is currently
structured, it is complaint driven; however, some of the issues brought before the Commission were
not complaint driven. She explained the importance of following the rules and regulations and the
need for the issues to be complaint driven. Lastly, she felt that there was a need to revisit and
establish rules and regulations for the public hearings held by the DHRC, explaining that there were
public hearings held that she felt were not publicized correctly or conducted in the proper manner.
Ms. Justina Brewington, 4 Grand Hall, stated that she was currently serving as a member of the
DHRC and for the first four (4) to six (6) months simply attended and observed. As a result, she
questioned if the DHRC was permitted to take action and if members complete anything that they
begin. She concurred with monthly meetings and that there should be less than 15 members on the
DHRC. She advised members that the downtown area was not the only problem area within the City
and that there were problems with homelessness, programs for children, and unemployment
throughout the City. She stated that the DHRC should be granted authority to complete projects and
should work with members of City Council in this regard.
Mr. Roy Sudler, Jr., Chairman of the DHRC, read a letter, dated July 22, 2013, submitted by
Ms. Nauleen Perry who previously served as a member of the DHRC and resigned in February 2010
under the Chairmanship of Dr. Samuel Hoff, as follows:
“When I resigned from the Dover Human Relations Commission in February of
2010, it was due in part because I was unaware of the “Non-Attendance” policy of
the Commission and missed 3 meetings, which were unavoidable due to my work
schedule.
However, my primary reason for resigning from the Commission was due to the
constant arguing amongst some of the Commissioner’s and the Chair (Dr. S. Hoff).
From the beginning there was a divide between commissioners. I felt that some
Commissioner’s had their own agenda that they wanted to bring forth and not listen
to what the citizens of Dover wanted. Many times during the meetings it seemed as
if rules and bylaws were the only business of the day because we could (not) get pass
what should be handled and how.
While I felt that there were a few serious issues with the Commission, I am in full
support of the Commission and the work that they do. I wish the Commission and
all of the Commissioner’s great success as they continue to seek to make human
relations better for the citizens of Dover.”
Chairman Lynn read a letter submitted by Ms. Dawn Allen-Pyne, dated July 18, 2013, into the
record, as follows:
“Dear Chairman Lynn,
I am addressing this letter to you, as the Chairman of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee. Please ensure this letter is entered into the official
record for Monday, July 22, 2013, meeting as I will not be there. It was requested
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that I provide my personal observations as to the reasons members of the Dover
Human Relations Commission (DHRC), especially newly appointed members, do not
stay on the commission.
Personally, I believe it is for a few reasons: 1) Lack of support for the DHRC as a
vital functioning interface for City of Dover residents; 2) Blatant and continuing
interference by City Council towards the DHRC activities and events to provide help,
support, and guidance to the City of Dover residents; 3) Repeated public
comments/statements, that the DHRC is overstepping its bounds and stirring up
problems for residents where there are none; and 4) The DHRC lack of authority to
take action and its requirement to only submit recommendations to the City Council
and Mayor.”
Due to time constraints, Chairman Lynn noted there would not be time for additional public
testimony.
Mr. Slavin moved to recommend that staff be authorized to draft an ordinance that would provide
for City Council to affirm the need for the Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC); that the
membership be set at nine (9), with two (2) serving from each Council district and one (1) at-large;
that the number of meetings be set at five (5) per year, one (1) in each quarter of the year; that all
meetings be held in accordance with Delaware State Laws regarding the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) and City of Dover procedures through the City Clerk’s Office, to include agendas and
minutes to be issued as all other public bodies are handled in the City; that the DHRC report to City
Council on a quarterly basis regarding its affairs; and that all of the meetings of the DHRC be held
in the City Council Chambers. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rushe.
Mr. Rushe stated that the current enabling legislation allowed for the DHRC to call a meeting if they
felt the need and requested that the motion be amended to recommend that the number of meetings
be set for a minimum of five (5) per year and to allow a mechanism for additional meetings for a
specific purpose. Mr. Slavin indicated concurrence with this amendment to the motion.
Mr. Hare noted that the filing of a complaint could be reason for an additional meeting. In addition,
he noted that members were required to be residents of the City of Dover and stated that one of the
current members did not reside within City limits.
The Committee recommended that staff be authorized to draft an ordinance that would provide for
City Council to affirm the need for the Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC); that the
membership be set at nine (9), with two (2) serving from each Council district and one (1) at-large;
that the number of meetings be set at a minimum of five (5) per year, one (1) in each quarter of the
year and one (1) to be determined by the Commission and that special meetings may be called by the
Chairperson or three (3) members of the Commission; that all meetings be held in accordance with
Delaware State Laws regarding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and City of Dover
procedures through the City Clerk’s Office, to include agendas and minutes to be issued as all other
public bodies are handled in the City; that the DHRC report to City Council on a quarterly basis
regarding its affairs; and that all of the meetings of the DHRC be held in the City Council Chambers.
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Mr. Slavin assured the public that there would be additional opportunities for public testimony
during the Committee’s review of the proposed ordinance and Council’s consideration.
By consent agenda, Mrs. Williams moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
Report, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried (Anderson and Lynn absent).
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT - JULY 24, 2013
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met on July 24, 2013 with Chairman Hutchison
presiding.
Requests for Fifteen (15) Minute Parking - Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue Behind
Bayard Plaza
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that a request was received from the Downtown
Dover Partnership (DDP) regarding the conversion of three (3), 2-hour, on-street parking spaces
located on Loockerman Street, in front of and adjacent to 22-24 West Loockerman Street, to
three (3), 15-minute parking spaces. He indicated that the DDP recently purchased the building
located at 22-24 West Loockerman Street and that there was a letter of intent for a signed lease with
the EZ Pass vendor for the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to occupy the
building. He stated that the intent of the request was to accommodate some of the EZ Pass retail
customers that DelDOT and TransCore anticipated coming to the EZ Pass’s new downtown location.
The request would alter the availability of parking in the City’s downtown business district and could
affect multiple properties in the vicinity. Currently, all of the on-street parking in this area had a
2-hour parking limit that was being monitored by the City’s parking enforcement staff.
Mr. Koenig stated that an additional request was received from the DDP to convert one (1), 2-hour
parking space in front of 212 S. Governors Avenue (adjacent to the new Bayard Plaza) to a
15-minute loading zone/parking space. He stated that the intent of this request was to facilitate more
than one (1) business in the area.
Regarding both requests, Mr. Koenig explained staff’s concern regarding the ability to “police” the
proposed 15-minute time limit since City staff was currently not visiting these spaces on such a
schedule and the City’s manpower authorizations would not allow for a 15-minute schedule;
therefore, compliance would probably be determined by the honor system. Additionally, if further
requests were received, the parking configuration and character of the downtown area could be
significantly altered and negatively affect some downtown businesses.
Staff recommended reviewing the request, as well as input from the DDP, downtown businesses, and
other interested parties prior to making a formal recommendation. If there was favorable consensus
for the request, staff would implement the change to the time limits on the referenced parking spaces.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Louis Colon, Executive Director of the DDP, stated that EZ Pass
was anticipating 50 retail customers per day, which was the reason for requesting the three (3),
15-minute parking spaces in front of and adjacent to 22-24 West Loockerman Street. Their hours
of operation were from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. He stated that the request to convert one (1), 2-hour
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parking space in front of 212 S. Governors Avenue to a 15-minute loading zone/parking space was
the result of a request by Amici’s Restaurant/Deli and convenience store, explaining that some of
their customers order groceries online and there was a need to provide such a loading/parking space
to accommodate them. It was anticipated that EZ Pass would be in full operation by January 1, 2014.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Police Chief Hosfelt stated that enforcement of 15-minute parking
would be difficult, explaining that this large area was being regulated by only two (2) employees.
He suggested that the other foot patrol employee and motorcycle unit may be used to help in this
regard. Responding, Mr. Colon stated that although it may be difficult to enforce, he felt that just
having 15-minute parking signs posted would be helpful in deterring extended parking.
Mr. Davis felt that 15 minutes may not provide ample time for EZ Pass customers to complete their
business and suggested that the parking limit be extended. He also relayed concern regarding the
effect this would have on the eateries along Loockerman Street. Responding, Mr. Colon assured
members that there was ample parking available since 138 additional spaces would be available after
accommodating the 85 parking spaces for EZ Pass.
In regard to the suggestion to extend the parking limit, Mr. Keller questioned if the requested
15-minute parking should be extended to 30 minutes.
Mr. Koenig suggested, if the Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation, that
staff be authorized to work with EZ Pass to determine if the parking should be 15 or 30 minutes.
Mr. Gary Patterson, member of the DDP Board of Directors, stated his support of the requests and
felt that the parking restriction may prove beneficial for the restaurants in the vicinity.
The Committee recommended that the requests for 15-minute parking be referred back to the City
Manager for further review and to obtain input from the DDP, downtown businesses, and other
interested parties and, if there is favorable consensus for the request, staff will implement the change
to the time limits (either 15-minute or 30-minute) for the referenced parking spaces on Loockerman
Street and Governors Avenue.
By consent agenda, Mrs. Williams moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
Discussion - Left-Turn Restrictions at Loockerman Street and Governor Avenue
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that in December of 2012, as requested by City
Council, City staff submitted a request to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to
review traffic back-ups that are created on Loockerman Street due to left turns being allowed onto
Governors Avenue. He stated that DelDOT completed the requested Traffic Engineering Study
dated May 9, 2013 and noted that the general conclusion of the study was as follows: “There will
be overall improvement to the intersection operation if a left turn restriction is followed by motorists
since the issues seen during the study (motorists running the red light or missing the green phase
on W. Loockerman Street) would be eliminated. Therefore, the Department of Transportation has
no objection with the City of Dover establishing a left turn restriction at the intersection. As noted
in the original request by Dover, the local business community near the intersection should be
contacted to get their feedback before deciding if the left turn restriction is put in place by the City.”
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At the suggestion of DelDOT, staff recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for the next
regular Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Meeting to receive public comments on the
proposed turn restrictions prior to taking formal action regarding the request. Mr. Koenig stated that
this would allow staff to advertise the public hearing, post it on the City’s website, and send notices
to residents in the area.
Mr. Koenig reminded members that left-turn restrictions were in place approximately 10 years ago;
however, they were eliminated at the request of the Downtown Merchants Association to give drivers
the option to turn onto Governors Avenue. He noted that the study conducted by DelDOT indicated
that such a restriction would improve the traffic flow on Loockerman Street by preventing traffic
from being backed up to Bradford Street. He explained that it would not reduce the traffic on
Loockerman Street and would likely push turning issues to the next intersection at New Street. In
discussing this issue at the Downtown Dover Partnership meeting, Mr. Koenig stated that members
were reminded that when there was a left-turn restriction, there was more use of the North Street
corridor, which provided a better flow of traffic.
Mr. Hutchison questioned if there may be a need to request a total review by DelDOT to conduct a
study of all intersections along Loockerman Street in the downtown area. Responding, Mr. Koenig
stated that a comprehensive downtown study of traffic issues would require approximately
12-15 months to be accomplished and would require funding.
Mr. Hutchison advised members that many years ago, there were one-way streets in Dover and that
it had been anticipated that there would be a need to return to one-way streets in downtown Dover
in order to enhance traffic flow. At this time, he encouraged members to move forward with the
public hearing regarding left-turn restrictions at Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue, with the
understanding that a more comprehensive review would be needed in the near future.
Although he had no objections to a public hearing being held, Mr. Perza relayed concerns that there
would be residents wishing to address members regarding other intersections throughout the
downtown area.
The Committee recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for the next regular Safety
Advisory and Transportation Committee Meeting on August 28, 2013 to receive public comments
on the proposed left-turn restrictions at Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue and that staff be
authorized to properly advertise the public hearing.
During the Council meeting, with reference to advertising the public hearing, Mr. Koenig estimated
that the standard public hearing advertisement by the City costs approximately $200. He advised
members that Mr. Colon, as a part of the Main Street services, would hand out notices of the public
hearing door-to-door to those businesses that would be most affected by traffic flow on
Loockerman Street. He felt confident that there would be no problem with these costs being paid
through the City’s budget.
Mr. Slavin indicated that he had been advised by his constituents that by eliminating this left turn
during the day, traffic traveling from Route 13 from the east into the downtown area would be
redirected well beyond the new parking lots recently created on Water Street. This would create a
need for drivers to double back and for signage to direct drivers accordingly. He reminded members
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that Loockerman Street was designed to be very flexible in getting traffic to businesses and parking
and that Water and Division Streets on either side were to be the east/west access points. He
requested that members take this into consideration prior to making a final decision.
Mr. Slavin moved that a public hearing be scheduled for the next regular Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee Meeting on August 28, 2013 to receive public comments on the
proposed left-turn restrictions at Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue and that staff be
authorized to properly advertise the public hearing, as recommended by the Committee. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried (Anderson and Lynn absent).
Debriefing/Post-Mortem on Firefly Music Festival (Presentation by the Department of Planning
and Inspections and the Dover Police Department)
Police Chief Hosfelt introduced Mr. Ed Klima, Director of Emergency Services and Loss Control,
Dover Motorsports and Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, and explained that City staff had worked
together with Mr. Klima on various functions at Dover Downs for the past 10-15 years.
Chief Hosfelt reviewed a Presentation - Special Preparation Instructions & Debriefing/Post-Mortem
on Firefly Music Festival. He reminded members that when the Firefly Festival comes to Dover, the
City has as least twice its normal population, explaining that when this occurs, there is a “city” larger
than ours within the City. In reviewing the Festival Map, he advised members that 135 acres are
provided for camping, with 100 of those acres within City limits; 75 acres are provided for the
festival area with 50 of those acres within City limits; and 35 acres are provided for parking, all of
which are located within City limits.
Chief Hosfelt stated that the Firefly Festival area had been divided into four (4) areas, as depicted
on the Grid Map developed by Mr. Klima and his staff. He indicated that Area 1 provided for the
main entrance to the festival and that concert stages were located in each of the other Areas (2, 3,
and 4). Area 4 contained the public safety compound, including law enforcement, fire, inspections,
and other support operations.
Chief Hosfelt advised members that although there were complaints, no arrests were made during
the Firefly Festival. Considering the number of people in attendance in such a confined space, he
stated that the lack of arrests spoke volumes about those who attended, as well as those who were
responsible for the event.
Referring to the Dover Police Department Drug, Vice, Organized Crime Unit (DVOC), which was
one of the Police agencies involved in assisting with the Firefly Festival, Chief Hosfelt felt that this
unit would not be needed next year, explaining his feeling that these resources could be better
utilized elsewhere.
Chief Hosfelt acknowledged that there were extreme traffic issues, which resulted from some
agencies underestimating the influx; however, he assured members that the traffic issues would be
resolved for next year’s event. At the conclusion of the Firefly Festival, it was determined that there
were other issues in addition to traffic needed to be addressed and corrected for the 2014 Firefly
Festival.
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Mr. Davis indicated that he assisted with security during the Firefly Festival and that there were
approximately 12,000 people in his area by Saturday evening. He stated that there were only
18 port-a-potties which were not being serviced; therefore, there were several people (women and
men) that were utilizing the wooded areas to relieve themselves.
Mr. Klima relayed appreciation to the City’s Police Chief as well as the Fire Marshal and Emergency
Management Coordinator for their assistance, advising members that the Public Safety Planning
Committee meets year-round for all major events at Dover Downs and involves public safety
personnel from the City, County, and State. He stated that although some feel that events such as
the Firefly Festival are a nuisance, they have a huge economic impact on the City, equating to
approximately $35M for the local economy from NASCAR and Firefly events. He stated that the
other benefit of such events is that all the partners involved become familiar with working together,
and this results in any major incidents being well managed.
Mr. Davis stated that the people that attended the event were fantastic, appreciative of the security
that was provided, and had very few complaints. He noted that there was a moderate crowd and felt
that the event attracted a great group of people.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, noted that the
Department of Planning and Inspections/Emergency Management Department submitted a Firefly
Music Festival Post Event Report. She advised members that the Dover Code does not address the
needs of such an event, explaining that the Code had been set up to address issues related to
NASCAR and motor sports events, such as RV campers. As a result, she stated that it was necessary
to utilize the Code as it existed but with the understanding that tent camping and other concerns that
do not relate to motor sports were involved. She stated that staff had determined that, from a zoning
standpoint, the event had outgrown the discretionary area in the Code. As a result, she indicated that
it would be necessary for staff to work on possible Code amendments that would address the
temporary event issues since the event is larger than initially anticipated. She advised members that
staff had begun reviewing other jurisdictions, such as Kent County, who have a “temporary activity”
section.
Mr. Dave Truax, Fire Marshal, reminded members that such an event takes manpower and that there
is an associated cost. Although he felt that the manpower that was assigned could be reduced for
next year’s event, he stressed the importance maintaining such a presence.
Ms. Kay Dietz-Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator, concurred with the
need for all to work together and to do so frequently. She explained that during such events, it is
sometime necessary for quick decisions to be made that must be sensible for all parties involved.
She stated her feeling that the Firefly Festival would continue to grow.
Mr. Koenig advised members that he had discussed the possibility of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City and Kent County with Mr. Mike Petit de Mange, County
Administrator, because the event occurs in both jurisdiction. He stated that Dover Downs had been
encouraged to have all their property annexed so that such an event would be located within one (1)
jurisdiction. However, if the event remained multi-jurisdictional, a MOU would be presented to both
City Council and Kent County Levy Court to cover jurisdictional issues.
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Chairman Hutchison indicated that his daughter had friends and family who came from Chicago,
New York, California, and Florida and attended the event every day and intend to return next year.
He relayed appreciation for everyone’s cooperation and his pride in the partnership and relationship
between all involved, which resulted in a successful event.
Update - Dover High School Construction
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that monthly meetings had continued on the Dover High School Project and several key issues were
being discussed. She met with representatives of the Delaware Department of Transportation
(DelDOT) and discussed how public outreach, specifically on the HAWK signal, would be
conducted. She requested that the September Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
Meeting be used as an opportunity for public outreach and to allow DelDOT to provide a
presentation on the HAWK signal.
Chairman Hutchison authorized staff to plan for a presentation on the HAWK signal during the
Committee meeting scheduled for September.
Briefing on Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Projects
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, provided on
update on Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Projects, as follows:
DelDOT Repaving Project
Mrs. Townshend noted that the paving on Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue had almost
been completed and that these were the last two (2) pieces of the pavement rehabilitation project.
West Dover Connector
Mrs. Townshend advised members that DelDOT had settled on all residential acquisitions on Charles
Polk Road and demolitions were in process. She stated that the design for the West Dover
Connector was currently being refined, advertisement of the project was scheduled for April 2014,
and construction was anticipated to start in the Summer of 2014 and last approximately 30 months.
Route 8/Hazlettville Road Connector
Mrs. Townshend advised members that there had been no change involving the Route 8/Hazlettville
Road Connector and that there was no funding in the current CTP for the project.
Briefing on Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Projects - Rich
Vetter
Mr. Rich Vetter, Executive Director, Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO), advised members that the MPO was working with Delaware State University in an attempt
to complete the missing sidewalks along Route 13 from the Sheraton to the University Campus. He
stated that a concept plan had been developed and a cost estimate had been provided to DelDOT.
Once this is complete, he stated that there will be only one (1) missing sidewalk section, which is
located from Chik-fil-A to HH Gregg.
Mr. Hutchison moved for acceptance of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
Report, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried.
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MONTHLY REPORTS - JUNE 2013
By motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Dixon, the following monthly reports were
accepted by consent agenda:
Chief of Police
City Assessor
City Manager
City Planner
Economic Development Office
EVALUATION OF BIDS - DEMOLITION - 222 AND 238 RAILROAD AVENUE
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that bids were solicited for the demolition of
five (5) structures on property located at 222 and 238 Railroad Avenue. He noted that demolition
of the structures was approved by City Council earlier in the meeting. He indicated that staff
reviewed all bid packages submitted and that Delaware Mulch & Stone submitted the low bid, in the
amount of $58,000 as a lump sum for demolition of all five (5) structures and removal of the debris,
litter, and fencing from the property.
Staff recommended authorization to award the contract for demolition of the structures at 222 and
238 Railroad Avenue to Delaware Mulch & Stone, Inc. for $58,000, as specified in Bid #13-0036PI.
Referring to the previous action by Council in approving the demolition, Mr. Koenig stated that the
actual work would not take place until after August 22, 2013, the date stipulated by Council. He
stated that once the project was complete, the City of Dover would pay the contractor, bill the DDP
for the balance due, and the DDP would seek reimbursement from the State Office of Management
and Budget for monies associated with studies regarding the west side of the downtown Dover area.
He estimated that the lien against the property would be $34,000-$35,000, which it was hoped would
be recovered through redevelopment of the property once the clean-up of the site was complete.
Responding to Mr. Perza, City Solicitor Rodriguez confirmed that a demolition lien would bear
interest in accordance with the Dover Code.
Mr. Slavin moved to approve staff’s recommendation to authorize awarding the contract for
demolition of the structures at 222 and 238 Railroad Avenue to Delaware Mulch & Stone, Inc. for
$58,000, as specified in Bid #13-0036PI. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon.
Mr. Perza moved to amend the motion to apply interest at the statutory rates set by the courts,
to be consistent with all other liens placed by the City, seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
The motion to approve staff’s recommendation, with the stipulation that interest be applied
in accordance with statutory rates set by the courts, to be consistent with all other liens placed
by the City, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
EVALUATION OF BIDS - VILLAGE OF WESTOVER PAVING - PHASE VI
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that the original developer of the Village of
Westover Phase VI filed for bankruptcy, which resulted in work stoppage within the Subdivision.
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The final wearing course and punch list items remained to be completed to meet the City of Dover
Standards and Specifications for Public Works Construction and had been outstanding for many
years. He explained that, as such, the current infrastructure within Phase VI of the Westover
Subdivision was in disrepair. On March 25, 2013, City Council accepted the Dedication of
Rights-of-Way and Public Infrastructure for the Village of Westover Phase VI. He advised members
that the City had since received the funds to correct the infrastructure deficiencies by way of cashing
in the Letter of Credit associated with the development. The total length of street rehabilitation was
approximately 2,265 linear feet or 0.43 miles. He noted that Northdown Drive and Margate Circle
were the streets included in this project and provided members an aerial map for their reference.
Mr. Koenig stated that seven (7) contractors submitted unit price bids for the proposed work to be
performed and, based on the proposed quantities, the estimated contract values were as follows:
EVALUATED
CONTRACTOR LOCATION BID PRICE BID PRICE
Jerry's Inc. Milford, DE $127,615.58 $127,615.58
George & Lynch, Inc. Dover, DE $132,824.25 $128,839.53
Daisy Construction Co. New Castle, DE $129,373.80 $129,373.80
David A. Bramble, Inc. Chestertown, MD $131,984.75 $131,984.75
Del-mar-va Paving Co., Inc. Seaford, DE $135,383.60 $135,383.60
Harmony Construction Co. Wilmington, DE $135,452.95 $135,452.95
GWP Enterprises Franklinville, NJ $141,021.49 $141,021.49
Mr. Koenig explained that although Jerry’s, Inc. had the lowest evaluated bid price for this project,
required information (Invitation to Bid (ITB), Section IV) from the contractor was not submitted;
therefore, Jerry’s Inc. was deemed non-responsive and their bid was eliminated from consideration.
He noted that the next lowest evaluated bid was from George & Lynch, Inc., at an evaluated bid price
of $128,839.53 (bid price of $132,824.25), and that all required information was submitted from this
contractor. It was staff’s opinion that the bid represented fair market value.
Staff recommended awarding a unit price contract, based upon Bid #14-0001PW, for the Village of
Westover-Phase VI Paving Improvements Project, to George & Lynch, Inc. All work would be paid
for at the unit prices bid for work completed and accepted by the City of Dover. The estimated value
of the work to be completed was $132,824.25.
Mrs. Williams moved for approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Hare and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
FINAL AUTHORIZATION OF SALE - LOT #12 GARRISON OAK TECHNICAL PARK
(GOTP)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, presented a memorandum dated August 12, 2013 and related
documents regarding the proposed sale of Lot #12 in the Garrison Oak Technical Park (GOTP)
(Exhibit #4). For reference purposes, he reviewed two (2) plats of the GOTP, which specified the
location of Lot #12 (marked with an arrow). As indicated on the Application for Estimate of
Property Assessment and Taxes, he noted that the City Assessor estimated the taxes at $21,151.68
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based on current tax rates for the facility as proposed. He reviewed the tax abatement schedule and
how the taxes would be paid for Lot #12, as well as a mock utility bill which was prepared based on
the proposed customer being a primary electric customer and estimated the bill for electric, water,
and sewer at approximately $5,663 per month, based on current rates.
Staff recommended approval of the final authorization of sale of Lot #12 in the Garrison Oak
Technical Park as outlined and including the conditions set forth in the memorandum dated
August 12, 2013.
Mr. Hare relayed support of the proposal, with the exception of the sunset on the “clawback”
provision. He felt that the sunset should be set at 30 years rather than 15.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig stated that changing the required percentage of
Dover/Kent County-based employees from 75% to 50% would allow for a reduction; however, based
on discussions with the company, he anticipated that they would be hiring locally but had requested
the opportunity to reduce their exposure. It was his opinion that they were concerned that local
individuals would not be qualified to fill certain positions and would like the reduction as a
precaution. He explained that the Dover Code was specific in allowing a reduction to 50% and that
the prospect had requested as much latitude as possible in this respect.
Mr. Slavin relayed appreciation for the work the City Manager had done on this project, explaining
his feeling that in order to improve in the City, the creation of jobs was essential.
In response to Mr. Perza regarding the request for the off-site office space at the Dover Public
Library, Mr. Koenig stated that this request came from the President of the company’s American
operations, who was currently located out of town. It was his desire to come and work off-site on
occasion during the construction process since he was not the “builder” but rather the potential
manager of the facility once construction was complete. He stated that this individual did not
specifically request office space at the Library but that it was the only option he had to offer in
response to his request. He stated that, to his knowledge, the City had no other office space available
to offer. Mr. Perza explained his concern that community groups are required to pay for utilizing
space at the Library. He felt that this may set a precedent for future applicants or potential
purchasers of sites elsewhere who may wish to have space at the Library. Responding, Mr. Koenig
stated that this was a unique situation since it was the first such purchaser of land at the GOTP and
did not anticipate future potential purchasers being offered such “deals.” He felt confident that this
would not set a precedent that would require extending the offer to anyone else.
Referring the concerns of the reduction in the hiring of local employees, Mr. Koenig advised
members that the potential purchaser is a company that makes flooring products that can require
highly technical jobs, such as licensed chemists, but that there would be more general warehouse
laborers, having a salary range of $20,000 to $90,000.
Regarding the concerns of the sunset on the “clawback” provision, Mr. Koenig urged members to
approve the 15 year sunset rather than a 30 year sunset, explaining that his goal was to attract the
company here and then convince them to move their other operations here. He advised members that
this company was from overseas and has had significant success, winning several quality awards,
etc. He stated that their discussions have indicated that the sale price of the land was the feature the
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City had to offer in addition to the City’s location off of the Mid-Atlantic, explaining that the
company had a desire to acquire a market share in the Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and
Baltimore areas. This company had assets in other parts of the United States that the City of Dover
would very much like to encourage moving to the facility in Dover. It was his feeling that this would
be more likely to happen if the sunset on the “clawback” provision remained at 15 years rather
than 30.
Mrs. Williams questioned the availability of office space at the Electric Department and, concurring
with Mr. Perza’s concerns, suggested that staff offer that office space rather than space at the Library.
Mr. Slavin moved for approval of staff’s recommendation authorizing the City Manager to approve
the final sale of Lot #12 in the Garrison Oak Technical Park as outlined and including the conditions
set forth in the memorandum dated August 12, 2013, with an amendment that the office space would
be provided from the City’s inventory of available office space. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Dixon and failed by a roll call vote of four (4) yes (Dixon, Slavin, Hutchison, and Bonar), three
(3) no (Perza, Williams, and Hare), and two (2) absent (Anderson and Lynn).
Mr. Hare moved to approve staff’s recommendation with the stipulation that the sunset on the
“clawback” provision be increased to 30 years (rather than 15 years) and that the office space be
provided from the City’s inventory of available office space. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Williams.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Koenig stated that the proposal for a 15-year sunset provision was
presented by the City.
Mr. Perza relayed concerns regarding the inability to have discussions regarding this matter in an
executive session, explaining that voluminous amounts of money were involved and City Council
was being required to make decisions without being permitted to have details.
Mr. Bill Neaton, Director of Economic Development, advised members that although the “clawback”
provision was proposed by the City, it was a negotiated proposal. He stated that the potential
purchaser initially proposed a 10-year sunset provision, which was negotiated up to 15 years and
agreed to by both parties; therefore, he requested that members take this into consideration.
Mr. Hare suggested that the “clawback” provision be computed similar to the tax abatement whereby
the company would be required to make the City financially whole at a rate of 100% up to 15 years
and a decreased percentage for each year thereafter (year 16 - 90%, year 17 - 80%, etc.). As the
seconder of the motion, Mrs. Williams relayed her concurrence.
Mr. Hare moved to amend the motion to include a requirement in the “clawback” provision
that would require the company to make the City financially whole at a rate of 100% up to 15
years and at a decreased percentage for each year thereafter (year 16 - 90%, year 17 - 80%,
etc.) up to 25 years, and that office space be offered from the City’s inventory of available
office space, excluding the Dover Public Library. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
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In response to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Koenig indicated his opinion that the expectation of the potential
purchaser was that Council would provide clear direction and authorize him to prepare a contract
offer with the assistance of the Deputy City Solicitor. The intent was for a final decision to be made
tonight that would allow the City to forward a final offer to the potential purchaser for their
consideration. He concurred that this type of process was handled much more quickly in the private
sector than a government entity and advised members that the potential purchaser had delayed
making a final decision until this matter was considered by Council this evening.
On a call for the question by Mrs. Williams, the motion to approve staff’s recommendation to
approve the final authorization of sale of Lot #12 in the Garrison Oak Technical Park, as
outlined and including the conditions set forth in the memorandum dated August 12, 2013,
with the stipulation that the sunset on the “clawback” provision would require the company
to make the City financially whole at a rate of 100% up to 15 years and at a decreased
percentage for each year thereafter (year 16 - 90%, year 17 - 80%, etc.) up to 25 years, and
that office space be provided from the City’s inventory of available office space, excluding the
Dover Public Library, carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Dixon, Slavin, Williams, Hare,
Hutchison, and Bonar), one (1) no (Perza), and two (2) absent (Anderson and Lynn).
RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING SALE OF CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2013 AND RELATED
MATTERS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed a Resolution Ratifying and Confirming Sale
of the City of Dover Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 2013 and Related Matters. She advised
members that the sale was held on August 6, 2013 and the final principle amount of the bonds was
$6,125,000 with a net purchase price of $6,242,518.07, including underwriters discount and issuance
costs. She indicated that the original estimated principle amount of the bonds was $6,285,000;
therefore, due to the lower interest rates than anticipated and the lower bond discount, the City
financed $160,000 less than what was originally anticipated.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the Resolution Ratifying and Confirming Sale of the City of
Dove, Delaware Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 2013 and Related Matters
(Exhibit #5), seconded by Mrs. Williams, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson
and Lynn absent).
APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CAREY - ELECTION BOARD -
JOHN J. DAVIS - THREE (3) YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2016 (To Fill the Expired
Term of Goldie Legates)
Mayor Carey recommended the appointment of Mr. John J. Davis to serve on the Election Board for
a three (3) year term to expire May 2016. It was noted that this appointment was to fill the expired
term of Mrs. Goldie Legates.
Mrs. Williams moved for approval of the appointment of Mr. John J. Davis, as recommended
by Mayor Carey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote (Anderson and Lynn absent).
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FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2013-11
The First Reading of the following proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of July 22, 2013.
Proposed Ordinance #2013-11 Amending Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-9 -
Sponsoring, Consideration, Passage and Effective Date of Ordinances and Charter
Amendments, Subsection (c) - Sponsors
Mr. Hare moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried (Anderson and Lynn absent).
Mr. Hare reminded members that the proposed ordinance would reduce the number of sponsors
required for consideration of ordinances and Charter amendments from three (3) to two (2) and
would remove Council-appointed staff from the exceptions.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the proposed ordinance, seconded by Mr. Slavin and, by a
unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lynn absent), Council adopted Ordinance #2013-11,
as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-9 - Sponsoring, Consideration, Passage and Effective
Date of Ordinances and Charter Amendments, Subsection (c) - Sponsors, of the Dover Code, be
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1-9. Sponsoring, consideration, passage and effective date of ordinances and Charter
amendments.
(a) Requirements for passage. No ordinance, except emergency ordinances, shall be
passed by the council until it is:
(1) Announced at one regular council meeting, which announcement shall be
made by the city clerk outlining the nature of the ordinance and stating when
it will be considered for passage at a subsequent regular council meeting; and
(2) Read by synopsis, outline or otherwise at the aforementioned subsequent
meeting of the council prior to being voted upon by the council.
(b) Emergency ordinances; effective date of ordinances. Emergency ordinances may be
passed by the council at any time, but must be designated as such that their
immediate passage is necessary to serve the health and welfare of the city.
Ordinances shall be passed in accordance with the provisions of section 10 of the
Charter. All ordinances which do not state an effective date shall be effective
immediately upon their adoption by the council and their approval by the mayor,
except as otherwise provided in section 10 of the Charter.
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(c) Sponsors. With the exception of emergency ordinances, zoning ordinances or map
amendments, ordinance amendments submitted by a committee, and ordinances
passed in consideration of a comprehensive review of the Code, all ordinances or
proposed Charter changes must have two (2) sponsors, to consist of either two (2)
members of the council or one (1) council-appointed staff member and one (1)
member of the council, before they are presented to the appropriate committee for
consideration and subsequent recommendation to the council.
ADOPTED: AUGUST 12, 2013
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Bonar announced that Councilman Anderson had a birthday on July 29th,
Councilman Lynn on August 3rd, and Councilman Slavin on August 10th. He wished them all a
happy birthday.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment into executive session to discuss legal matters, seconded by
Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
August 12, 2013, are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - DHRC Mission Statement Originally Drafted in 2002
Exhibit #2 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 222 and 238 Railroad Avenue
Exhibit #3 - City of Dover Investment Policy (as amended)
Exhibit #4 - Memorandum Dated August 12, 2013 and Related Documents Regarding the Proposed Sale of GOTP Lot #12
Exhibit #5 - Resolution Ratifying and Confirming Sale of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 2013 and Related Matters
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 08/12/2013
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 08/12/2013
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
222-238 Railroad Ave
Planning & Inspections Department
EXHIBIT #2
Dover, Delaware
August 12, 2013
Regular Council Meeting of 08/12/2013
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222-238 Railroad Ave
Case History
14 code enforcement cases since 1998
– Exterior code violations
– Abandoned and Junked vehicles
– No business license's
The utilities were terminated on February 27, 2013
Registered as vacant by the city on January 9,
2013
Condemned by City Staff on February 8, 2013 due
to broken windows, unlocked doors, numerous
code violations and subjects gaining entry to the
property.
Source of complaints
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222-238 Railroad Ave
Case History
DDP working with Compliance
Environmental and DNREC on site clean-up
DNREC funds available for asbestos
abatement but not demolition
Due to condition of buildings, demolition
must immediately follow asbestos abatement
Demolition and site clean-up benefit to DDP
and the City of Dover
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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 property dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished by August 22, 2013 by
the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
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 property 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 08/12/2013
City of Dover, DE
Investment Policy Statement
Dated August 12, 2013
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1.0 Governing Authority
It is the policy of the City of Dover to invest public funds under its control in a manner that
will provide the highest investment return consistent with the maximum safety of principal,
while meeting cash flow needs of the City. The investment program shall conform to all
state and local statutes governing the investment of public funds.
2.0 Scope
This Investment Policy Statement (the “Policy”) applies to all financial assets of the City of
Dover for which the City retains direct or indirect daily control. Funds for which the City
has retained outside fund manager(s) shall also be governed by this Policy or, in the case of
bond proceeds, related governing bond documents.
2.1 Accounts
2.1.1 Cash and Liquidity Accounts: The majority of the City’s cash balance
available for investment is maintained in the cash and liquidity accounts.
These accounts will be managed and invested by investment managers,
selected by the City Council through competitive bid, in order to maximize
the return to the City while, at the same time, providing for safety of principal
and sufficient liquidity for the City to meet its cash needs. The City will
manage its short-term investments to ensure sufficient liquidity and prevent
their premature sale for the purpose of covering expenditures. Short-term
investments should mature at face value in sufficient amounts to meet any
liquidity needs.
2.1.2 Reserve Cash (Intermediate) Account: To the extent cash is not expected to
be needed on short notice, the City shall invest such funds in the Reserve
Cash Account. This fund shall be managed and invested by an investment
manager or managers, selected by the City Council after a competitive bid, in
order to maximize the return on said money to the City while providing for
the safety of principal.
All of the City of Dover’s funds are accounted for in its Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report. Those funds to which this Policy applies include (excluding the Deferred
Compensation Plan and Pension Trusts):
2.2 Funds
2.2.1 General Fund
2.2.2 Capital Project Funds
2.2.3 Special Revenue Funds
2.2.4 Enterprise Funds
2.2.5 Internal Service Funds
2.2.6 Any new fund created by the City Council, unless specifically exempted
3.0 Objectives
The primary objectives of the City of Dover’s investment activities, in order of importance
shall be:
Investment Policy Page 2 of 14 Dated August 12, 2013
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3.1 Safety
Preservation of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. To
attain this objective, funds shall be diversified among securities of high credit
quality and liquidity, so that risk of loss of principal is minimized.
3.2 Liquidity
The City’s investments shall be made for such periods as to enable the City to meet
all operating requirements that may be scheduled or reasonably anticipated.
3.3 Return on Investments
A goal of the investment program shall be to maximize investment return within the
constraints of Sections 3.1 and 3.2.
4.0 Delegation of Authority
Authority to manage the City of Dover’s investment program is derived from this Policy,
which is approved by City Council, and “Dover Code, PART I, Subpart A, Article II,
Section 17" (attachment B) which states in part that “The Controller/Treasurer shall be the
custodian of all of the City funds.”
The City’s Controller/Treasurer shall:
1) Review the this Policy annually and recommend changes, if any, to City Council;
2) Be charged with implementing the Policy, and may delegate authority to make
investments to an investment advisor. The Controller/Treasurer shall be responsible
for all investment transactions and shall establish controls to regulate the activities of
the investment advisor, if any.
3) Ensure that records of the City’s investment activities are kept for ten-years.
5.0 Prudence, Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Any official of the City or investment advisor/manager empowered to make investments
on behalf of the City of Dover shall comply with the following:
5.1 “Prudent Person” Rule
Investment decisions shall be made with the judgment and care which persons of
reasonable intelligence, under circumstances prevailing at the time the investment
is made, would exercise in the management of their own investments assuming that
their objectives are those shown in Section 3.0 of this policy.
5.2 Ethics and Conflict of Interest
The delegate authorized to make City investments shall act at all times in an ethical
manner, and shall not engage in activity that could impair or be perceived to impair
their ability to make impartial investment decisions. They shall disclose to the
Mayor and City Council any material interests in financial institutions with which
the City has financial dealings, and which may be related to the performance of the
investment program. Employees and officers shall refrain from undertaking
personal investment transactions with the same individual(s) with whom business
is conducted on behalf of the City.
Investment Policy Page 3 of 14 Dated August 12, 2013
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6.0 Authorized Institutions and Dealers
All broker/dealers that desire to become qualified for investment transactions with the City
shall meet the following:
1. Primary dealers and regional dealers that qualify under Securities and Exchange
Commission Rule 15C3-1 (uniform net capital rule)
2. Capital of at least $25,000,000 or capital of $5,000,000 for firms incorporated in
the State of Delaware
3. Registered as a dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
4. Member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
5. Registered to sell securities in the State of Delaware
6. Engaged in the business of effecting transactions in U.S. government, federal
agency, and corporate securities for at least five (5) consecutive years
To the extent the City utilizes the services of an outside Investment Advisor, it shall be the
responsibility of the Investment Advisor to maintain an approved list of brokers.
7.0 Safekeeping and Custody
To ensure that securities are deposited in an eligible financial institution prior to the release
of funds, all trades of marketable securities will be executed by delivery vs. payment
(“DVP”).
Further, all securities will be held by an independent third-party custodian, in the name of
the City, and evidenced by safekeeping receipts in the City’s name. The custodian shall
provide daily confirmation of held securities as well as a monthly transactions and holdings
report.
8.0 Authorized Investments and Trading of Securities
The Controller/Treasurer or authorized delegate may invest only in the types of securities
listed below. The maximum stated maturity of any security shall be limited to 10 years at
time of purchase, unless otherwise stated. For Agency mortgage backed securities, the
maximum maturity shall be defined as the weighted average life (“WAL”). WAL is a
convention that estimates the expected weighted amount of time, in years, for the principal
amount of an issue to be fully paid. For this sector, WAL shall be limited to 10 years,
measured at the original purchase date, provided by Bloomberg Financial Markets.
8.1 United States Government Securities
Marketable securities issued by the U.S. Government and supported by the full
faith and credit of the U. S. Treasury either by statue or an opinion of the attorney
general of the United States. Up to 100% of the portfolio may be invested in this
sector.
8.2 Government Agency Securities
Debt securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises (“GSE”), federal
agencies, and federal financing banks. Up to 100% of the portfolio may be
invested in this sector.
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8.3 Certificates of Deposit and Time Deposits
8.3.1 Domestic Institutions: Issued or endorsed by a domestic bank, or a savings
and loan association, organized and supervised under the laws of the United
States and denominated in U.S. dollars; provided, however, that deposits are
fully insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”).
If not insured by the FDIC:
The banking institution must have assets of not less than $5 billion; and
Issuers must have a short-term rating of A-1 by Standard & Poor’s and
P1 by Moody’s and a long-term rating of AA by Standard & Poor’s or
Aa by Moody’s.
The maximum stated maturity of any investment in this sector shall be limited
to 5 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 25% of the total
portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio.
8.3.2 Delaware-Domiciled Institutions: Issued by or endorsed by any bank or
savings association domiciled in the State of Delaware and organized and
supervised under federal or State of Delaware banking laws which does not
meet the requirements of Section 8.3.1 hereto; provided, however, that:
For each of the latest two years, the bank or association has had a return
on total average assets of 0.50% or greater and an average capital ratio
(defined as total equity capital to total assets) of at least 1 to 20, or the
instrument is secured as set forth in Section 9, “Collateralization of City
Deposits,” hereto; and
Not more than the lesser of $10 million or 25% of an issuer’s total equity
capital, may be invested in any one issuer. (Investments due to mature in
one business day may be excluded from the computation of this
percentage.)
The Board expressly affirms that, consistent with these guidelines,
Delaware banks and savings associations should be considered as a
source of investment.
The maximum stated maturity of any investment in this sector shall be
limited to 5 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 20%
of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s
portfolio.
8.4 Corporate Debt Instruments
Such instruments include commercial paper bankers’ acceptances, and
non-convertible senior debt securities (bonds and debentures).
8.4.1 Corporate securities must be denominated/issued in US dollars. Many foreign
corporations issue debt/securities in the US market, in US dollars.
8.4.2 No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio.
8.4.3 Commercial Paper shall be limited to a final stated maturity of 270 days.
This sector shall not exceed 25% of the total portfolio. Issuers shall be rated
at least A-1 by Standard & Poor’s and P-1 by Moody’s.
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8.4.4. Bankers’ Acceptances shall be limited to a final maturity of 365 days. This
sector shall not exceed 25% of the City’s Portfolio. Issuers shall be rated at
least A-1 by Standard & Poor’s and P1 by Moody’s.
8.4.5 Corporate bonds and debentures shall be limited to a final stated maturity of 5
years. This sector shall not exceed 50% of the total portfolio. Issuers shall
hold a long-term rating of at least AA by S&P or Aa by Moody’s.
8.5 Repurchase Agreements
The underlying collateral shall consist of U.S. government and/or GSE securities
provided, however, that:
8.5.1 All repurchase agreements must be governed by a written master repurchase
agreement;
8.5.2 Agreements will be entered into only with respect to underlying securities in
which the investment manager may otherwise invest as described above, and
only with a recognized U.S. Government/broker or a bank which meets the
requirements set out under paragraph Section 8.3.1 or 8.3.2 above;
8.5.3 In the case of repurchase collateral held in book-entry form in the Federal
Reserve System, all deliveries of securities must be made, for the transfer
thereof, through the Federal Reserve book-entry system to the account
designated by the investment manager for such purpose. Securities held in
certificated form must be delivered to the investment manager or a custodian
as directed by the investment manager.
8.5.4 Any collateral employed under this paragraph shall be counted towards the
applicable maximum limits set forth within these guidelines for such type of
investment, and such collateral shall be valued at market at not less than 103
percent of the maturity value of the agreement and marked-to-the-market as
requested by the investment manager.
8.5.5 Repurchase agreements shall be limited to a maximum maturity of 90 days
from date of purchase. No single issuer shall exceed 25% of the City’s
portfolio.
8.6 Registered Investment Companies (Money Market Funds)
No single fund shall exceed 25% of the City’s portfolio. Money market funds
shall be rated AAAm by Standard & Poor’s. A current prospectus must be
obtained before investing in any money market fund, and current holdings reports
must be maintained at least each month.
8.7 Mortgage-Backed Securities
Mortgage-backed securities issued by the following: Government National
Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association (FHLMC). This sector shall not
exceed 50% of the total portfolio.
8.8 Municipal Obligations
Taxable and tax-exempt securities issued by state and local governments and public
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authorities in the United States. The maximum stated maturity of any investment
in this sector shall be limited to 5 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not
exceed 30% of the City’s portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s
portfolio. Issuers shall be rated at least “A” by Standard & Poor’s and “A” by
Moody’s. Additionally Issuers in the short term market (under one year) shall be
rated at a minimum of “mig-1” or “sp-1” for Moody’s and S&P.
8.9 State of Delaware Investments Pool
8.9.1 Delaware Local Government Investment Pool (DELGIP) -The investment in
this pool is permitted in relation to the City's cash flow and the guidelines set
forth by the State of Delaware. The investment in this pool will not exceed
25% of the total funds available and will be monitored by the City's Finance
Department on a monthly basis.
8.9.2 Delaware Local Government Retirement Investment Pool (DELRIP) The
investment in this pool is permitted in relation to the City's Post-Retirement
Benefits Fund. The investment in this pool will not exceed 25% of the total
funds available and will be monitored by the City's Finance Department on a
monthly basis.
8.10 Trading Securities
The Controller/Treasurer is hereby authorized to sell securities prior to their stated
maturity date in the following circumstances:
1. A security with declining credit may be sold prior to its maturity to minimize
loss of principal;
2. A security swap may be executed if it would improve the quality, yield, or
target duration of the portfolio;
3. Securities may be sold to provide needed liquidity.
8.11 Internal Control on such transactions
8.11.1 An investment report will be provided to the Council on a quarterly basis.
8.11.2 All investment reporting documents will be provided to the independent
auditors.
8.11.3 Investment records will be kept by the City for ten (10) years.
8.11.4 The trading shall not involve any hedge, derivatives and/or borrowing funds
for trading purposes.
9.0 Collateralization of City Deposits
If the City deposits funds in any financial institution, those funds will be subject to the
following collateralization requirements. The financial institution shall:
9.1 Collateralize the City’s daily ledger balance(s) if, for any quarter during the most
recent eight quarters the bank has not met both of the following two criteria:
Return on total average assets of 0.50 percent or greater.
Average capital ratio (total equity to total assets) of 5.00 percent or greater.
9.2 If either criterion in paragraph 9.1 is not satisfied collateral must be pledged and shall
consist of one or more of the following securities:
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U.S. Government securities
U.S. Government agency securities
Federal Home Loan Board letters of credit
State of Delaware securities
Mortgaged backed securities as referenced in Section 8.7
Securities of a political subdivision of the State of Delaware with a Moody’s
rating of “A” or better
9.3 Ensure that the securities pledged as collateral (except for Federal Home Loan Board
letters of credit) have a market value equal to or greater than 102 percent of the ledger
balance(s) in the account(s) marked to market each day.
9.4 Ensure that securities pledged as collateral are housed at the Federal Reserve Bank or
a mutually agreed upon third party depository. (The trust department of the winning
vendor will not be acceptable.)
9.5 Provide reports on a monthly basis to the City Finance Department detailing the
collateral pledged.
9.6 Provide a Call Report (Consolidated Report of Condition and Income, FFIEC 031)
on a quarterly basis to the City Finance Department.
10.0 Policy Considerations
If securities owned by the City are downgraded by either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s to
a level below the quality required by this Policy, it shall be the City’s policy to review the
credit situation and make a determination as to whether to sell or retain such securities in
the portfolio.
If a security is downgraded two grades below the level required by the Policy, the security
shall be sold immediately.
If a security is downgraded one grade below the level required by this Policy and matures
within 6 months, the security may be held to maturity. The Controller/Treasurer may
determine to sell the security if it is determined that there is a probability of default prior to
maturity.
If a decision is made to retain a downgraded security in the portfolio, its presence in the
portfolio will be monitored and reported monthly to the Controller/Treasurer.
11.0 Internal Controls
The Treasurer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure
designed to ensure that the assets of the City are protected from loss, theft, or misuse. The
Treasurer shall also establish a process for an annual independent review by an external
auditor to assure compliance with policies and procedures. The internal controls shall
address the following:
Control of collusion
Separation of transaction authority from accounting and recordkeeping
Custodial safekeeping
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Prohibition of physical delivery securities
Clear, written delegation of authority to subordinate staff members
Written confirmation of transactions for investments and wire transfers
12.0 Performance Standards
The City of Dover’s investment decisions shall be made with the objective of obtaining a
rate of return commensurate with the investment risk constraints and the cash flow needs.
On a quarterly basis, the Controller/Treasurer shall compare the City’s portfolio against the
Merrill Lynch 0-5 Year U.S. Treasury Index, in terms of time-weighted total return and
average duration for the period under review.
13.0 Reporting
At the end of each calendar quarter, the Controller/Treasurer will submit a report of all
quarter-ending investments to the Mayor and City Council. Reports shall include the
following:
Listing of individual securities held as of last day of reporting period, sorted by
sector
Par, market, and amortized cost values of each security
Coupon, current yield, and final stated maturity date of each security
14.0 Investment Policy Adoption
The City of Dover’s investment policy will be adopted by the City Council after review and
recommendation of the Legislative and Finance Committee. The policy will be reviewed
at least once every year by the Legislative and Finance Committee, which is charged with
considering the existing policy and any recommendations to modify the policy. Any
modifications to the policy must be approved by the City Council.
LEGEND
1. Original approval by City Council - November 14, 1988
2. Revised policy approved by City Council - March 7, 2005
3. City Council Approved with No Changes – April 14, 2008
4. Revised policy approved by City Council – July 25, 2011
5. Revised policy approved by City Council – August 12, 2013
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ATTACHMENT A
GLOSSARY
AGENCIES: Federal agency securities, otherwise known as “Government Sponsored
Enterprises.”
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (CD): A time deposit with a specific maturity evidenced by a
certificate. Large denomination CD's are typically negotiable.
BANKERS ACCEPTANCE: A short-term credit investment which is created by a
non-financial firm and whose payment is guaranteed by a bank.
COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit or other property which a borrower pledges to
secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposits of
public monies.
COMMERCIAL PAPER: An unsecured obligation issued by a corporation or bank to finance
its short-term credit needs. Maturities typically range from one (1) to 270 days.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR): The official annual report
for the City of Dover. It includes five combined statements for each individual fund and account
group prepared in conformity with GAAP. It also includes supporting schedules necessary to
demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions, extensive
introductory material, and a detailed Statistical Section.
CORPORATE BONDS: A debt security issued by a corporation based in the United States of
America. Such bonds usually have a par value of $1,000, have a term maturity, and are traded on
a major exchange.
DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and
selling for his own account.
DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities offering
independent returns, in an attempt to limit risk.
FEDERAL CREDIT AGENCIES: Agencies of the Federal government set up to supply credit
to various classes of institutions and individuals, e.g., S&L's, small business firms, students,
farmers, farm cooperatives, and exporters.
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC): A federal agency that
insures bank deposits, currently up to $250,000 per deposit.
FEDERAL FUNDS RATE: The rate of interest at which Fed funds are traded. This rate is
currently pegged by the Federal Reserve through open-market operations.
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (FHLB): The institutions that regulate and lend to savings
and loan associations. The Federal Home Loan Banks play a role analogous to that played by the
Federal Reserve Banks vis-a-vis member commercial banks.
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FNMA): FNMA, like GNMA was
chartered under the Federal National Mortgage Association Act in 1938. FNMA is a federal
corporation working under the auspices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). It is the largest single provider of residential mortgage funds in the United States.
Fannie Mae, as the corporation is called, is a private stockholder-owned corporation. The
corporation's purchases include a variety of adjustable mortgages and second loans, in addition to
fixed-rate mortgages. FNMA's securities are also highly liquid and are widely accepted.
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM: The central bank of the United States created by Congress
and consisting of a seven member Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., 12 regional banks and
about 5,700 commercial banks that are members of the system.
GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (GNMA or Ginnie Mae):
Securities influencing the volume of bank credit guaranteed by GNMA and issued by mortgage
bankers, commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and other institutions. Security holder
is protected by full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by
the FHA, VA or FMHM mortgages. The term "passthroughs" is often used to describe Ginnie
Mae's.
LIQUIDITY: A liquid asset is one that can be converted easily and rapidly into cash without a
substantial loss of value. In the money market, a security is said to be liquid if the spread between
bid and asked prices is narrow and reasonable size can be done at those quotes.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL (LGIP): The aggregate of all funds from
political subdivisions that are placed in the custody of the State Treasurer for investment and
reinvestment.
MARKET VALUE: The price at which a security is trading and could presumable be purchased
or sold.
MATURITY: The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due
and payable.
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (MBS): An investment instrument that represents
ownership of, and is backed by, an individual interest in a pool of mortgages such as those issued
by Ginnie Mae or Freddie Mac. Principal and interest from the individual mortgages is used to
pay principal and interest on the MBS.
MUNICIPAL NOTES AND BONDS: Securities issued by a state, city, or local government to
finance operations or special projects.
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PRUDENT PERSON RULE: An investment standard. In some states the law requires that a
fiduciary, such as a trustee, may invest money only in a list of securities selected by the custody
state--the so-called legal list. In other states the trustee may invest in a security if it is one which
would be bought by a prudent person of discretion and intelligence who is seeking a reasonable
income and preservation of capital.
QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES: A financial institution which does not claim
exemption from the payment of any sales or compensating use or ad valorem taxes under the laws
of this state, which has segregated for the benefit of the commission eligible collateral having a
value of not less than its maximum liability and which has been approved by the Public Deposit
Protection Commission to hold public deposits.
RATE OF RETURN: A measure of worth, either at security or aggregate portfolio level, over a
period of time. There are many return conventions, including but not limited to yield to maturity
at cost, yield to maturity at market, yield to worst, time weighted total return, dollar weighted total
return.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (RP OR REPO): A holder of securities sells these securities
to an investor with an agreement to repurchase them at a fixed price on a fixed date. The security
"buyer" in effect lends the "seller" money for the period of the agree-ment, and the terms of the
agreement are structured to compensate him for this. Dealers use RP extensively to finance their
positions. Exception: When the Fed is said to be doing RP, it is lending money, that is,
increasing bank reserves.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT: The purchase of a security by a dealer with the
agreement to sell it back to the seller at a fixed price at a later date. Typically used by owners of
securities to finance short-term needs without having to liquidate the security.
SAFEKEEPING: A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee whereby securities and
valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank's vaults for protection.
TIME DEPOSITS: A savings account or CD held for a fixed term or with the understanding
that the customer can withdraw only by giving advanced notice.
TREASURY BILLS: A short-term (less than one year) non-interest bearing discount security
issued by the U.S. Treasury department to finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to
mature in three months, six months, or one year.
TREASURY BOND: Long-term U.S. Treasury securities having initial maturities of more than
10 years.
TREASURY NOTES: A non-interest bearing discount security issued by the U.S. Treasury to
finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to mature in three months, six months or one year.
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UNIFORM NET CAPITAL RULE: Securities and Exchange Commission requirement that
member firms as well as nonmember broker-dealers in securities maintain a maximum ratio of
indebtedness to liquid capital of 15 to 1: also called net capital rule and net capital ratio.
Indebtedness covers all money owed to a firm, including margin loans and commitments to
purchase securities, one reason new public issues are spread among members of underwriting
syndicates. Liquid capital includes cash and assets easily converted into cash.
VARIABLE RATE MASTER DEMAND NOTES: A floating rate security with initial
maturities and indexed rates chosen by the investor. The interest rate is adjusted periodically,
usually off a standard such as that prevailing on a Treasury Bill or the prime interest rate.
YIELD: The rate of annual income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage.
INCOME YIELD is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price
for the security.
NET YIELD or YIELD TO MATURITY is the current income yield minus any premium
above par or plus any discount from par in purchase price, with the adjustment spread over the
period from the date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond.
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ATTACHMENT B
Dover, Delaware, Code of Ordinances >> PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS
PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS [1]
Subpart A - CHARTER
PREAMBLE [3]
We the people of the City of Dover, under the constitution and laws of the state of
Delaware, in order to secure the benefits of local self-government and to provide for an
honest and accountable council-manager government, do hereby adopt this charter and
confer upon the city the following powers, subject to the following restrictions, and
prescribed by the following procedures and governmental structure. By this action, we
secure the benefits of home rule and affirm the values of representative democracy,
professional management, strong political leadership, citizen participation, and regional
cooperation.
ARTICLE I. - POWERS OF THE CITY
ARTICLE II. - MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Sec. 17. - Controller/treasurer.
At the annual meeting the council shall elect a controller/treasurer to hold office
until the next annual meeting of the council, or until his/her successor has been duly chosen
and qualified, but subject to removal at any time by the council.
The controller/treasurer shall be the custodian of all the city funds and shall deposit
them in a banking institution designated by the council.
(Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 15))
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EXHIBIT #4
Regular Council Meeting of 08/12/2013
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EXHIBIT #5
Regular Council Meeting of 08/12/2013
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CONTINUING DISCLOSURE POLICY
CONCERNING MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
Issued or Guaranteed by
THE CITY OF DOVER
Introduction
This Continuing Disclosure Policy (the “Disclosure Policy”) is promulgated by adoption of a resolution by
City Council on August 12, 2013 to ensure that The City of Dover, Delaware (the “City”) efficiently carries out its
continuing disclosure obligations with respect to the municipal securities it issues or guarantees, pursuant to Rule
15c2-12, as amended (the “Rule”), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Definitions
The definitions set forth herein shall apply to any capitalized term used in this Disclosure Policy unless
otherwise defined herein. In addition to such terms and the terms defined above, as used in this Disclosure Policy,
the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings:
“Auditor” means the Auditor of the City.
“Assistant Finance Director” means the Assistant Finance Director of the City or the Acting Assistant
Finance Director of the City. If those positions are vacant or eliminated, the Controller/Treasurer of the City shall
be responsible for performing the duties of the Assistant Finance Director under this Disclosure Policy.
“CAFR” means the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report annually prepared by the City’s Finance
Department, which shall include, if prepared, a statement of net assets, a statement of revenues, expenses and
changes in net assets and a statement of cash flow. All such financial information shall be prepared using generally
accepted accounting principles and audited by a certified public accountant; provided, however, that the City may
change the accounting principles used for preparation of such financial information so long as the City’s Finance
Department includes as information provided to the public a statement to the effect that different accounting
principles are being used, stating the reason for such change and how to compare the financial information provided
by the differing financial accounting principles.
“City” means The City of Dover, Delaware.
“City Council” means the City Council for The City of Dover.
“City Controller/Treasurer” means the Controller/Treasurer of the City.
“City Solicitor” means the City Solicitor or Acting City Solicitor of the City.
“Disclosure Documents” means the official statements, offering and reoffering circulars and similar
disclosure documents prepared by or on behalf of the City in connection with the primary offering of its outstanding
Obligations.
“Employee” means any person who, as part of his or her employment with the City, has regular
responsibility for the administration of matters related to Obligations.
“EMMA” means the Electronic Municipal Market Access system of the MSRB. Information regarding
submissions to EMMA is available at http://emma.msrb.org/.
“Event” means any of the events listed in Schedule 1 of this Disclosure Policy.
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“Fiscal Year” means the fiscal year of the City, being the period commencing on July 1 and ending on the
following June 30.
“Mayor” means the Mayor of the City.
“MSRB” means the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board or any other board or entity which succeeds to
the functions currently delegated to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board by the Rule.
“Obligations” means any municipal securities issued by, or whose payment is guaranteed by, the City. A
list of currently outstanding Obligations is set forth in Schedule 2 of this Disclosure Policy.
“Operating Data” means the City’s financial information and operating data disclosed pursuant to the
City’s Undertakings and this Disclosure Policy, and which shall consist of the information contained in the City’s
CAFR.
“SEC’’ means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Undertakings” means those written undertakings of the City to file certain annual operating and financial
information and notice of the occurrence of certain material events executed in connection with the primary offering
of certain Obligations.
Annual Submission of CAFR
1. Not later than 275 days after the end of each Fiscal Year of the City, while any Obligations remain
outstanding, the Assistant Finance Director shall submit or cause the City’s CAFR to be submitted to the MSRB
through EMMA.
2. The Assistant Finance Director shall provide copies of the CAFR to the City’s Controller/Treasurer not
less than ten (10) days prior to the above deadline for the submission of the CAFR to the MSRB.
3. Not more than five (5) days after the submission of the CAFR to the MSRB, the Assistant Finance
Director shall provide to the City Controller/Treasurer written confirmation that the CAFR has been submitted and
filed properly with the MSRB through EMMA.
4. In the event that the CAFR is not completed in time to submit the CAFR to the MSRB through EMMA
within the time specified in paragraph 1 above, the Assistant Finance Director will file a notice of occurrence of
such Event in accordance with the policy and procedures set forth below under “Reporting of Events,” and in
accordance with the Rule, and the City’s CAFR shall be submitted as soon as it is available.
5. The CAFR may be provided to the MSRB through EMMA in one document or a set of documents
submitted to the MSRB, or may be included by specific reference to documents available to the public on the
MSRB’s Internet website or filed with the SEC. The Assistant Finance Director shall clearly identify each such
other document provided by cross reference.
6. The City’s CAFR shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in
effect from time to time and operating data and operating information ordinarily disclosed by municipal
governments. The CAFR shall be audited by a certified public accountant prior to its submission to the MSRB.
7. The City’s CAFR may be incorporated by reference to other documents, including Disclosure
Documents of debt issues with respect to which the City is an “obligated person” (as defined by the Rule), which
have been filed with the MSRB through EMMA or the SEC. The Assistant Finance Director shall clearly identify
each such other document so incorporated by reference. In the event that the Assistant Finance Director determines
to so incorporate by reference the CAFR, the Assistant Finance Director shall also file a notice through EMMA
indicating that the City’s CAFR for that year is contained in documents filed with the SEC or with the MSRB
through EMMA.
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Periodic Reporting of Events
1. The Assistant Finance Director shall file a notice of the occurrence of any Event or Events with the
MSRB via EMMA with respect to any Obligations to which the Event or Events are applicable, in a timely manner
not in excess of ten (10) business days after the occurrence of the Event. The Assistant Finance Director shall
provide notice of such Event to the MSRB through EMMA, as required by the Rule. The Events to be disclosed are
listed on Schedule 1 hereof, which the Assistant Finance Director is responsible for updating in a timely manner in
the event that there are future changes to the Rule that result in additions, changes or deletions to the list of Events.
2. Not less than three (3) business days after providing notice of an Event to the MSRB, the Assistant
Finance Director shall provide a copy of the notice submission filed with the MSRB to the City Solicitor and the
City Controller/Treasurer, along with written confirmation that such notice submission was properly filed with the
MSRB through EMMA, as required by the Rule.
3. Whenever any Employee obtains actual knowledge of the occurrence of an Event, that employee must
inform the Assistant Finance Director and the City Solicitor in writing as soon as possible so that notice of such
Event may be filed in accordance with Paragraph 1 of this Section.
Manner of Submission
The CAFR, Operating Data and Event notices required to be submitted to the MSRB pursuant to the
Disclosure Policy shall be submitted through EMMA in an electronic format, and shall be accompanied by
identifying information, including all relevant CUSIP identification numbers of outstanding Obligations, in the
manner prescribed by the MSRB, or in such other manner as is consistent with the Rule. A description of such
format and information as presently prescribed by the MSRB is included in Exhibit A hereto.
Disclosure Training for City Employees
1. The Assistant Finance Director is responsible for conducting annual training of City Employees
regarding this Disclosure Policy. Such training shall include a complete review of this Disclosure Policy, the Rule,
the Undertakings and the Events listed on Schedule I hereto, and shall include a complete overview of the City’s
obligations under the federal securities laws. Upon completion of the annual training, all City Employees will
provide written certification that they have completed the annual disclosure training and that they have reviewed and
understand the Disclosure Policy, the Rule, the Undertakings and the Events listed on Schedule 1 hereto, and that
they will comply with the Disclosure Policy.
2. Not later than fourteen (14) business days after the end of each fiscal year of the City, the Assistant
Finance Director shall provide annual written certification to the Controller/Treasurer that the annual disclosure
training has been completed.
Public Statements Regarding Financial Information
Whenever officials of the City make statements or release information relating to its finances and
operations to the public that is reasonably expected to reach investors and the trading markets (including, without
limitation, all Event notices, statements in the CAFR, Operating Data and other reports and statements of the City),
the City shall ensure that such statements and information are complete, true, and accurate in all material aspects.
The Assistant Finance Director shall have primary responsibility for ensuring that such statements and information
are accurate and not misleading in any material aspect. The Mayor, the Assistant Finance Director, the
Controller/Treasurer, and the City Solicitor shall work together to ensure that all public statements and information
released by the City are accurate and not misleading in all material aspects and that the City complies with all
applicable requirements of the Rule regarding continuing disclosure.
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Issuance
Whenever the City issues its Obligations, preliminary and/or final Disclosure Documents are prepared by
or on behalf of the City. Each of these Disclosure Documents contains information relating to the City’s finances.
The Assistant Finance Director and Controller/Treasurer shall share primary responsibility for ensuring that all such
information is accurate and not misleading in any material aspect. Each Disclosure Document shall be accompanied
by a certification by the Assistant Finance Director that the information contained in the Disclosure Document
regarding the City, as of the date of such Disclosure Document, does not contain any untrue statement of material
fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the information contained in the Disclosure Document, in
light of the circumstances under which it was provided, not misleading.
Additional Information
Nothing in this Disclosure Policy shall be deemed to prevent the City from disseminating any other
accurate information using the means of dissemination set forth in this Disclosure Policy or any other means of
communication.
Filing on EMMA
A copy of the current Disclosure Policy shall be filed on EMMA. If the Disclosure Policy is amended,
such amendments will be filed on EMMA as soon as practicable after such amendments take effect. A current copy
of the Disclosure Policy and any amendments will also be made publicly available on the City’s web site.
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Schedule 1 to the Disclosure Policy
List of Events
The SEC requires notification of the occurrence of any of the Events listed as (1) through (14) below with
respect to any applicable obligation. Notification must be provided in a timely manner, but not more than ten (10)
business days after its occurrence.
1. Principal and interest payment delinquencies;
2. Non-payment related defaults, if material;
3. Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial difficulties;
4. Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties;
5. Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform;
6. Adverse tax opinions, the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service of proposed or final
determinations of taxability, Notices of Proposed Issue (IRS Form 5701-TEB), or other material notices or
determinations with respect to the tax status of the obligations, or other material events affecting the tax status of the
obligations;
7. Modifications to rights of the holders of the obligations, if material;
8. Bond calls (other than mandatory sinking fund redemptions), if material, and tender offers;
9. Defeasances;
10. Release, substitution, or sale of property, if any, securing repayment of the obligations, if material;
11. Rating changes;
12. Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, or similar event of the School;
13. The consummation of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition involving the City, or the sale of all
or substantially all of the assets of the City, other than in the ordinary course of business, the entry into a definitive
agreement to undertake such an action or the termination of a definitive agreement relating to any such actions, other
than pursuant to its terms, if material; and
14. Appointment of a successor trustee or the change of name of a trustee, if material.
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Schedule 2 to the Disclosure Policy
List of Outstanding City of Dover Obligations and Undertakings
$750,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2000-SRF)
$7,980,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2003)
Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated April 14, 2003
$3,430,000 General Obligation Bonds (Series 2003)
$22,200,000 Electric Revenue Bonds (Series 2008)
Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated July 15, 2008
$5,942,481 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2009-SRF)
$2,404,017 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2010-SRF)
$8,810,000 Electric Revenue Bonds (Series 2010)
Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated November 17, 2010
$765,060 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2011-SRF)
$4,700,000 General Obligation Bonds (Series 2012)
$6,125,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2013)
Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated August 15, 2013
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EXHIBIT A
MSRB PROCEDURES FOR SUBMISSION OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS AND RELATED
INFORMATION
Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-59061 (the “Release”) approves an MSRB rule change
establishing a continuing disclosure service of the MSRB’s Electronic Municipal Market Access system (“EMMA”). The
rule change establishes, as a component of EMMA, the continuing disclosure service for the receipt of, and for making
available to the public, continuing disclosure documents and related information to be submitted by issuers, obligated persons
and their agents pursuant to continuing disclosure undertakings entered into consistent with Rule 15c2-12 (“Rule 15c2-12”)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The following discussion summarizes procedures for filing continuing disclosure
documents and related information with the MSRB as described in the Release.
All continuing disclosure documents and related information is to be submitted to the MSRB, free of charge,
through an Internet-based electronic submitter interface or electronic computer-to computer data connection, at the election
of the submitter. The submitter is to provide, at the time of submission, information necessary to accurately identify: (i) the
category of information being provided; (ii) the period covered by any annual financial information, financial statements or
other financial information or operating data; (iii) the issues or specific securities to which such document is related or
otherwise material (including CUSIP number, issuer name, state, issue description/securities name, date, maturity date and/or
coupon rate); (iv) the name of any obligated person other than the issuer; (v) the name and date of the document; and (vi)
contact information for the submitter. Submissions to the MSRB are to be made as portable document format (PDF) files
configured to permit documents to be saved, viewed, printed and retransmitted by electronic means. If the submitted file is a
reproduction of the original document, the submitted file must maintain the graphical and textual integrity of the original
document. In addition, as of January 1, 2010, such PDF files must be word-searchable (that is, allowing the user to search for
specific terms used within the document through a search or find function), provided that diagrams, images and other non-
textual elements will not be required to be word-searchable.
All submissions to the MSRB’s continuing disclosure service are to be made through password protected accounts
on EMMA by: (i) issuers, which may submit any documents with respect to their municipal securities; (ii) obligated persons,
which may submit any documents with respect to any municipal securities for which they are obligated; and (iii) agents,
designated by issuers and obligated persons to submit documents and information on their behalf. Such designated agents are
required to register to obtain password-protected accounts on EMMA in order to make submissions on behalf of the
designating issuers or obligated persons. Any party identified in a continuing disclosure undertaking as a dissemination agent
or other party responsible for disseminating continuing disclosure documents on behalf of an issuer or obligated person will
be permitted to act as a designated agent for such issuer or obligated person, without a designation being made by the issuer
or obligated person as described above, if such party certifies through the EMMA on-line account management utility that it
is authorized to disseminate continuing disclosure documents on behalf of the issuer or obligated person under the continuing
disclosure undertaking. The issuer or obligated person, through the EMMA on-line account management utility, is able to
revoke the authority of such party to act as a designated agent.
The MSRB’s Internet-based electronic submitter interface (EMMA Dataport) is at www.emma.msrb.org.
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PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting was held on
August 12, 2013, at 12:02 p.m. with Chairman Dixon presiding. Members present were
Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. Horsey. Mr. Perza and Mrs. Williams were absent.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Caldwell moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mrs. Horsey and
unanimously carried.
Amendment to the 2013 Community Development Action Plan
Mrs. Tracey Harvey, Planner I, reminded members that the 2013 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Action Plan was approved with an estimated allocation due to having not received
the actual grant allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
until May 29, 2013. This was after the City’s submission deadline of May 15th for the Action Plan.
She stated that the estimated allocation anticipated a 5% reduction in funding from the prior year,
based on the guidance provided by HUD. The CDBG program was not cut as anticipated; therefore,
the actual allocation exceeded the estimate used to develop the Action Plan. She advised members
that the difference between the estimated HUD allocation and anticipated program income used to
develop the Action Plan ($223,563) and the actual allocation ($244,815) was $21,252. She
explained that the additional funding should be allocated among the funded projects, which would
result in an amendment to the Action Plan.
Staff recommended increasing the funding for Program Administration to 20% of the allocation and
dividing the remainder of the funding among the FY 2013 projects, excluding those projects that
were fully funded, as follows:
CDBG FY2013 Current Recommended Recommended
Funded Projects Funding Level Increase Funding Level
Program Administration $44,713 $ 4,250 $48,963
NCALL Research $ 6,034 $ 2,900 $ 8,934
MHDC Homeowner Rehab $32,658 $ 7,051 $39,709
Elizabeth W. Murphey School $32,658 $ 7,051 $39,709
Total $21,252
Mrs. Horsey moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by
Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried.
Semi-Annual Review - Statistics Regarding Jobs and Businesses Gained and Lost in the City
of Dover Since July 2012
Mr. William Neaton, Economic Development Director, reviewed the semi-annual report of
employment statistics for the 15 largest employers in the Dover area and reminded members that this
information is updated and presented to members on a semi-annual basis. The report provided
statistics regarding jobs and businesses gained and lost in the City of Dover since July 2012.
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Mr. Neaton noted that Bayhealth Medical Center (Kent General and Milford) was the premier
healthcare provider in central Delaware and the second largest healthcare system in Delaware. He
stated that as a result of its continued growth, Bayhealth now had over 3,200 employees. In addition
to hiring additional employees, he advised members that Kent General Hospital created a “fit out”
plan for the shell space on the fourth floor of their new building to increase the number of available
beds. Mr. Neaton indicated that gross patient revenue was expected to be close to $1B and net
patient revenue was expected to be approximately $500M.
As mentioned previously, Mr. Neaton explained that the decrease in the number of permanent
employees of the Hotel and Casino at Dover Downs was the result of competition from surrounding
states that had recently approved legalized gambling.
Mr. Neaton advised members that the increase in employees at Kraft Foods was the result of their
securing Kool-Aid operations in Dover.
Mr. Neaton stated that a few large, future employers would be coming to Dover, noting that Dick’s
Sporting Goods was expected to open in October/November 2013 at the Dover Mall, and the Green
Turtle was currently renovating a building and would add approximately 60-70 new part-time and
full-time jobs, once opened. He also informed members that the final authorization for the sale of
Lot #12 at the Garrison Oak Technical Park (GOTP), for a manufacturing facility, was scheduled for
consideration by City Council at their meeting being held later in the evening.
Mr. Caldwell noted that concerns were relayed during the last report regarding several large
commercial buildings being vacant in the City of Dover. Responding, Mr. Neaton indicated that
there had been no changes in regard to this issue. However, he stated that City Council had
authorized an incentive for vacant buildings which would allow tax abatement over a ten (10) year
period when a certain amount of money is put into a building for improvements. In addition, he
stated that the City had the ability to abate 50% of permitting and impact fees. He stated that he
meets with commercial realtors on a regular basis and assured members that they are working hard
to fill these buildings.
In response to Mr. Caldwell, Mr. Neaton noted that there was an 80% fill rate in the buildings
located in the downtown area. In regard to the approximately 300 jobs starting up within the City
limits that was reported at the last review, Mr. Neaton stated that these were construction jobs for
the Calpine Project and that the minutes of the meeting reflected a $3M to $4M project; however,
he stated that the Calpine Project is actually a $300M project. He indicated that this project was
currently undergoing active construction and that he recently took executives from the DuPont
Company on a tour of the Dover SunPark and to the construction site.
Mr. Caldwell noted that it was previously reported that the ILC Company moved its facilities to
Sussex County and questioned why. Responding, Mr. Neaton indicated that the primary reason was
that relocation reduced the cost of the facility by one-half. He assured members that the move was
not due to tax or utility rates, which he stated were very good in the City of Dover.
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Responding to Mr. Dixon, Mr. Neaton explained that the City of Dover had active code enforcement
for vacant properties. Elaborating, Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and
Community Development, confirmed that a City employee was dedicated to vacant building issues.
She stated that his primary focus was monitoring the buildings, assuring payment of fees, and
registration and management of properties (for example, monitoring grass cutting and building
security).
With regard to concerns about the effect that an additional grocery store would have on Food Lion
in the Gateway West Shopping Center, Mr. Neaton felt confident that there was enough business on
the west side of Dover to accommodate two (2) grocery stores. He noted that Redner’s is a new
grocery store, located at the Greentree Shopping Center.
Mrs. Horsey moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:29 p.m.
Wallace R. Dixon
Chairman
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UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee Meeting was held on August 12, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. with Chairwoman Williams
presiding. Members present were Mr. Perza, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Blakeman, and Mr. Snaman. Members of
Council present were Mr. Dixon (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), and Mr. Hutchison. Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Snaman moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Blakeman and
unanimously carried.
Request for Abandonment of Right-of-Way (Unimproved) - Overlook Place
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that a letter was received from Mr. Michael P. Bouchard,
126 Overlook Place, dated November 13, 2012, requesting the abandonment of an unimproved portion of
the Overlook Place right-of-way within the Overlook on Silver Lake Subdivision. He stated that the area
extends approximately 30' from the eastern edge of public improvements within the right-of-way and that
Mr. Bouchard requested that this area be disposed of in its entirety to his parcel at 126 Overlook Place.
Mr. Bouchard indicated that this area is poorly maintained and that it would be a benefit to the community
if this area was disposed of to the property owners for proper maintenance. As a result, a letter was sent to
the other adjacent property owner, Ms. Chu Pao Robinson of 125 Overlook Place, to determine her interest
in participating in the abandonment and having a portion of the right-of-way conveyed to her.
Mr. Koenig stated that both adjacent property owners were interested in participating in the abandonment.
Public Works’ staff confirmed that this area was unimproved; however, if abandoned, public utility
easements would be required for the existing water and wastewater infrastructure located therein. He noted
that the right-of-way for Overlook Place is 51’ wide and, in accordance with City policy, half of the
right-of-way, or 25.5’, would be conveyed to the requesting parties. Mr. Koenig assured members that staff
had no objections to the abandonment of the subject right-of-way and recommended conveyance of 25.5’
of said right-of-way to 125 and 126 Overlook Place with the stipulation that a public utility easement be
retained for each parcel. Members were provided a map depicting the right-of-way proposed for
abandonment (noted in red).
Staff recommended the following action: 1) abandonment of the subject right-of-way with conveyance of
25.5’ of said right-of-way to 125 and 126 Overlook Place, currently owned by Chu Pao Robinson and
Michael P. Bouchard, respectively, in conjunction with the provision of a public utility easement for each
parcel; and 2) adoption of a resolution by Council setting a public hearing regarding the proposed
abandonment for September 9, 2013.
Mr. Blakeman moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation and adoption of a resolution
by Council setting a public hearing regarding the proposed abandonment for September 9, 2013,
as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perza and unanimously carried.
[City Clerk’s Office Note: In accordance with the City’s Procedure for Alley Abandonments, Resolution
No. 2013-21 setting a Public Hearing (Attachment #1) will be presented to Council for consideration.]
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TEA/NAES Report (May)
The TEA/NAES Monthly Report for May 2013 was provided to members to enable them to monitor electric
sales and revenues received, which will provide a better understanding of any fluctuations that occur and
allow the opportunity to make improvements if deemed necessary.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, noted that last year overall power supply costs were $668,296 under budget
due to the lower than budgeted cost of energy purchases. He stated that moving into Fiscal Year 2014, the
margins and differential were tightening as a result of power supply budgets, hedge purchases, etc.;
therefore, the expectation was that there would be a much smaller spread between the budgeted versus actual
amounts.
In response to Mrs. Williams regarding the projected hedge variance, Mr. Koenig stated that the numbers
being used for financial forecasting were the budgeted amounts for power purchased. He explained that the
actual numbers were currently tracking just slightly lower than these figures. Mrs. Donna Mitchell,
Controller/Treasurer, indicated that the unhedged amount is included in the PJM charges and, as more
hedges are filled in, that number would decrease and the hedge number would increase. She stated that until
the hedges are all filled in, the City would not know the final amounts and stated her hope that the hedge
ratios would change in the City’s favor over time.
Responding to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig stated that the hedge ratios were locked in at the figures listed
in the report through 2015-16 and the portfolio target was to have approximately 80% hedged for the current
year. In the past, this percentage had been in the high 80s and possibly up to 90% but had been decreased
to take advantage of favorable purchases in the spot market since the City’s transition to TEA. He indicated
that this matter was being analyzed on a monthly basis.
Mr. Slavin moved to recommend acceptance of the TEA/NAES Monthly Report for May 2013,
seconded by Mr. Blakeman and unanimously carried.
UPDATES
Members were provided the following updates:
Green Energy Funding and Programming
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed a summary of Green Energy Funding and Programming. He
reminded members that this is a continuous, revolving fund since there is a green energy component to each
City utility bill; therefore, money is collected and put into this fund for these types of projects. He advised
members that the funding reimbursement was lagging behind implementation of some of the projects since
the “flow” into the fund is slower than the “flow” out of the fund at times.
No further action was taken by the Committee.
Update - National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
Systems (MS4) Permit
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that staff would be meeting with representatives of the Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) within the next few weeks to
discuss the procedure for renewing the City’s permit relative to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4). He advised members that the current
permit expired and DNREC had not issued new permits.
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Mr. Koenig stated that future staffing issues for the permit were being reviewed, which would probably
include efforts from the Public Works and Planning Departments. He noted that this permit would serve
as the foundation document for how the City designs the Street Department and addresses storm sewer
cleaning, street construction, and reconstruction, etc., since the permit requires constant review and
maintenance relative to the quality of stormwater that falls on road infrastructure and the way it falls through
the City’s storm sewer infrastructure. He stated that, as a result, staff would need to determine ways to
embed the requirements of this permit into the City’s daily operations.
Mr. Koenig advised members that a large component of how the City complies at this time involves street
sweeping, maintenance of roads to avoid potholes and deterioration, etc. Although Dover does not have
large geographic differences in heights that would cause damage from stormwater, some projects, such as
the replacement of the Tar Ditch stormwater interceptor, etc., would be worked into the permit in order to
comply - not only for maintenance but improvement of the systems. In some instances, it would include
pond maintenance and retrofits, how park systems are run, and private property maintenance involving
construction controls, etc. Mr. Koenig explained that this is a comprehensive permit that has the ability to
dictate how the City conducts business as it relates to construction matters of this nature.
Calpine Energy Center and Garrison Oak Technical Park Project
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the City had been participating in weekly meetings
and telephone conference calls with the Calpine Energy Center. Most of the review related to the Site Plan
approval had been completed. Since this was a component of the Garrison Oak Technical Park, he stated
that a meeting was held last week with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to discuss
delivery schedules of the large turbine items and other items associated with the Energy Center. He advised
members that beginning in late fall, there would be a constant stream of equipment deliveries, some by barge
into the Leipsic area as well as by oversized trailer hauling, into the Garrison Tract to begin assembly of the
fixed components of the combustion turbine.
Mr. Koenig noted that the City was attempting to finalize the design aspects of the Garrison Oak Technical
Park so that the bid package for the street, water main, gravity sewer main, and storm sewer system could
be let out to bid. He stated that a meeting was held last week with DelDOT to finalize the tie-ins for the
water system on White Oak Road that would occur in the DelDOT right-of-way. While this design was
being completed, Penonni Associates was finalizing the design of the sanitary sewer pump station, to be
located in the center of the Garrison Tract land, and the force main, to be located south of White Oak Road
over to White Oak Station #5.
Mr. Koeng noted that during the City Council Meeting scheduled for later in the evening, Council would
consider the final package of sale for Lot #12 at the Garrison Oak Technical Park. If this project were to
come to fruition, construction would begin on the west side of Garrison Oak. He stated that discussions had
been held with another potential tenant at the Park and that activity at the Park had generated additional
interest from buyers and companies wishing to locate their facilities there.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig stated that when the City begins construction on the road, these
efforts will be concentrated on the east side, which is the shortest distance back to the Calpine project. Once
the storm sewer, gravity sewer, water main, and road bed are completed on the east side, construction traffic
would be switched over to the east side so that construction could begin on the west side without interfering
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with daily construction traffic. Coordinated efforts would be required between the City, the City’s
contractor, DelDOT, Calpine, and all delivery contractors to ensure that they do not interfere with each other.
It was hoped that there would be evening and weekend work while all the components were being pieced
together.
As a result of the delivery route, Mr. Koenig stated that roadway improvements may be made to Route 9
and/or along roadways outside of City limits in order to accommodate the anticipated oversized and
supersized loads delivering to Calpine; however, this had not been finalized.
Responding to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig stated that 85%-90% of the rights-of-way had been acquired to
accommodate the transmission line from the energy block at the Garrison Tract to the Cartanza Substation.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig indicated that Calpine had acquired almost all permits necessary
to complete the project; however, a final Site Plan approval letter from the City would be required, which
was almost complete. Although filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) would be
required, this would be the responsibility of Eastern Shore Natural Gas. He stated that the only remaining
issues were the right-of-way alignments for the line going to the 230kV and an Administrative Site Plan
from the City to Kent County to amend the 230kV tie to accommodate the expansion of the fence and the
new equipment for Delmarva Power. As a result, he felt confident that there were no impediments to
obtaining all approvals necessary to finalize the Energy Center. Mr. Koenig anticipated that all pending
issues would be finalized prior to the end of the year.
Mr. Snaman moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Blakeman and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Beverly C. Williams
Chairwoman
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Attachment
Attachment #1 - Proposed Resolution No. 2013-21 - Setting a Public Hearing for Abandonment of Unimproved Right-of-Way -
125 and 126 Overlook Place
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ATTACHMENT #1
Utility Committee Meeting of 08/12/2013
City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1 DRAFT PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2013-21
2 A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE VACATING AND ABANDONMENT OF A CERTAIN
3 RIGHT-OF-WAY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
5 MET:
6 Section 1. The Council of the City of Dover favors the vacating and abandonment of the following
7 right-of-way:
8 Adjacent to 125 Overlook Place (ED-05-068.09-01-16.00)
9 Beginning at a point identified as the southeast corner of parcel #ED-05-068.09-01-16.00; thence running
10 South 00 degrees 47 minutes 50 seconds West 25.50 feet along the easterly line of a 51' wide public
11 right-of-way to a point in the same; thence running North 89 degrees 12 minutes 10 seconds West 30.00 feet
12 to a point in the same; thence running North 00 degrees 47 minutes 50 seconds East 25.50 feet to a point in
13 the southerly property line of parcel #ED-05-068.09-01-16.00; thence running South 89 degrees 12 minutes
14 10 seconds East 30.00 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing 0.0176 acres (765.00 square
15 feet) of land be the same more or less. The above described parcel of land shall be considered a public
16 utility easement, reserving the rights of the City of Dover, their agents or assigns to free access for ingress
17 and egress to these premises and every part thereof at all times for purpose of installing, maintaining and
18 operating its existing public utilities.
19 Adjacent to 126 Overlook Place (ED-05-068.09-01-48.00)
20 Beginning at a point identified as the northeast corner of parcel #ED-05-068.09-01-48.00; thence running
21 North 00 degrees 47 minutes 50 seconds East 25.50 feet along the easterly line of a 51' wide public
22 right-of-way to a point in the same; thence running North 89 degrees 12 minutes 10 seconds West 30.00 feet
23 to a point in the same; thence running South 00 degrees 47 minutes 50 seconds East 25.50 feet to a point in
24 the northerly property line of parcel #ED-05-068.09-01-48.00; thence running South 89 degrees 12 minutes
25 10 seconds East 30.00 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing 0.0176 acres (765.00 square
26 feet) of land be the same more or less. The above described parcel of land shall be considered a public
27 utility easement, reserving the rights of the City of Dover, their agents or assigns to free access for ingress
28 and egress to these premises and every part thereof at all times for purpose of installing, maintaining and
29 operating its existing public utilities.
30 Section 2. The Council of the City of Dover will sit on Monday, September 9, 2013, at 7:30 p.m., in the
31 Council Chambers at City Hall, Dover, Delaware, to hear the objections of such residents of the City or
32 owners of the property affected as shall attend, in accordance with the provisions of Section 27 of the
33 Charter of the City of Dover (Chapter 158, Volume 36, Laws of Delaware).
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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34 Section 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to post copies of this Resolution in five (5) or more
35 public places in the City of Dover.
36 ADOPTED: *
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39 CARLETON E. CAREY, SR. DAVID L. BONAR
40 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
41 Actions History:
42 August 26, 2013 - Introduced at City Council
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Overlook Place
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CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE & CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
PRELIMINARY/UNAUDITED JUNE 2013
PREPARED BY: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PLEASE NOTE – THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING
FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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CITY OF DOVER
Preliminary June 2013 Monthly Budget Reports
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY12 YTD FY13 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox FY13) 5,179 5,641
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 145,457,040 $ 145,595,221
PAYROLL
Hours % Amount Hours % Amount
Gross wages per registers 940,045 100.0% $ 21,827,428 864,858 100.0% $ 20,410,248
Wages and Hours Worked
Regular 785,438 83.6% $ 16,973,077 726,968 84.1% $ 15,995,567
All over time 37,146 4.0% $ 1,580,075 37,683 4.4% $ 1,649,739
Other Paid or Unpaid Wages and Hours
Vacation 58,795 6.3% $ 1,543,668 42,987 5.0% $ 1,120,213
Sick 23,315 2.5% $ 565,767 19,412 2.2% $ 482,148
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout 17,783 1.9% $ 583,945 21,016 2.4% $ 594,083
Comp Time 10,866 1.2% $ 308,196 8,269 1.0% $ 233,458
Personal 1,957 0.2% $ 54,512 1,850 0.2% $ 52,172
Leave Without Pay 2,341 0.2% $ - 4,970 0.6% $ -
Other (description below) 2,406 0.3% $ 218,188 1,704 0.2% $ 282,868
Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc.
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 27 26
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 10,202 9,038
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,881 2,986
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 4,706,320 $ 4,941,898
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 7,507 6,323
Number of EFT Vouchers 1,901 2,311
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 79,823,233 $ 87,465,749
CENTRAL SERVICES ACTIVITY LEVELS
Items on Hand with No Usage
Contingency & Warehouse Stock
$2,600,000 $630
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$2,500,000 $530
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Total Dollar Value
$2,400,000
Total Line Items
2000 $430
$2,300,000 Thousands
1800 $330
$2,200,000 1600
$230
$2,100,000 1400
$130
$2,000,000 1200
$30
Jun‐12 Jul‐12 Aug‐12 Sep‐12 Oct‐12 Nov‐12 Dec‐12 Jan‐13 Feb‐13 Mar‐13 Apr‐13 May‐13 Jun‐13
Electric Water Gene ral
Total Dollar Value Total Line Items
Value: $2,460,800 Line Items: 1,465
Electric: $574,844 Water: $56,730 General: $35,786
S t o c k P urc ha s e s by F und
$ 3 5 0 ,0 0 0
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Fuel Use
$ 2 5 0 ,0 0 0 Unleaded: 11,150.9 gallons
$ 2 0 0 ,0 0 0 Diesel: 6,490.1 gallons
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Electric $ 54,003 Water $ 13,158 General $ 11,306
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Preliminary Monthly Report – June 2013
General Fund Summary
Revised 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 2,666,600 $ 3,752,200 $ 3,752,200 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Court of Chancery Fees 753,800 807,200 917,700 (110,500) 113.7%
Fines & Police Revenues 1,162,400 1,304,100 1,315,768 (11,668) 100.9%
Franchise Fees 550,000 600,000 618,347 (18,347) 103.1%
Grants 708,500 735,600 891,967 (156,367) 121.3%
Intrafund Services 4,329,100 4,222,900 4,238,396 (15,496) 100.4%
Library & Recreation Revenues 602,100 602,100 615,555 (13,455) 102.2%
Licenses & Permits 2,508,300 2,508,300 2,625,268 (116,968) 104.7%
Property Taxes (Includes BID Revenue) (1) 11,049,000 11,090,800 11,126,395 (35,595) 100.3%
Miscellaneous Revenues 130,500 145,900 168,037 (22,137) 115.2%
Sanitation Revenues 2,690,200 2,676,500 2,624,877 51,623 98.1%
Garrison Farm Rent Revenue 62,000 117,200 117,247 (47) 100.0%
Transfers-In from Special Funds & Utilities
Municipal Street Aid Fund 527,400 527,400 531,121 (3,721) 100.7%
Civil Traffic Penalties 750,000 350,000 299,811 50,189 85.7%
Transfer Taxes 1,370,000 1,370,000 1,107,959 262,041 80.9%
Verizon and CI Reserves 11,000 11,000 4,485 6,515 40.8%
Water/Wastewater Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 - 100.0%
Electric Fund 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 35,704,300 35,569,000 35,702,933 (133,933) 100.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 38,370,900 $ 39,321,200 $ 39,455,133 $ (133,933) 100.3%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 441,100 $ 441,100 $ 417,000 $ 24,100 94.5%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 822,100 813,200 873,500 (60,300) 107.4%
Police & Police Extra Duty 13,774,600 14,180,100 14,257,580 (77,480) 100.5%
Public Services 4,359,300 4,225,800 4,120,809 104,991 97.5%
Central Services 1,968,400 1,917,800 1,795,675 122,125 93.6%
Planning & Inspections 1,996,600 1,999,200 1,887,826 111,374 94.4%
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,423,400 2,379,700 2,321,441 58,259 97.6%
Library & Recreation 1,963,600 1,900,300 1,813,951 86,349 95.5%
Fire Department 688,300 645,200 654,642 (9,442) 101.5%
Assessor 187,500 187,500 187,438 62 100.0%
Contribution to DDP 180,000 180,000 180,000 - 100.0%
Miscellaneous Grant Expense 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0%
Other Employment Expenses 463,400 94,700 - 94,700 0.0%
Insurance 600,000 600,000 628,633 (28,633) 104.8%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 1,620,600 1,620,600 1,620,600 - 100.0%
Police Pension Trust Contribution - State Grant 500,000 500,000 577,765 (77,765) 115.6%
Appropriation to Emp Pension Fund - Unfunded Liability 1,310,500 1,693,500 2,188,500 (495,000) 129.2%
Appropriation to Police Pension Fund 95,000 495,000 - 495,000 0.0%
Street Lights 869,700 869,700 878,760 (9,060) 101.0%
Debt Service 624,200 474,200 369,073 105,127 77.8%
Provision for Uncollectible 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 100.0%
Transfers Out
Capital Projects Fund 613,400 613,400 613,400 - 100.0%
Criminal Investigation Reserve - - 1,050 (1,050) 0.0%
Verizon Reserve - - 50,000 (50,000) 0.0%
Total Expenditures 35,536,700 35,866,000 35,447,643 418,357 98.8%
Budget Balance - Working Capital (Unaudited) 2,834,200 3,455,200 4,007,490 (552,290) 116.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 38,370,900 $ 39,321,200 $ 39,455,133 $ (133,933) 100.3%
Reserve Balances
Contingency $ 731,100 $ 731,100 $ 733,985
(1) Property Taxes are the taxes billed and not cash received. The outstanding receivable balance as of 6/30/13 is $219,042.40
as compared to $313,483.45 in June 2012.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Preliminary Monthly Report – June 2013
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Revised 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 865,100 $ 1,075,800 $ 1,075,800 $ - 100.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 853,000 $ 991,100 $ 991,100 $ - 100.0%
Beginning Balance - Kent County Treatment $ (553,500) $ (626,400) $ (626,400) $ - 100.0%
1,164,600 1,440,500 1,440,500 - 123.7%
Revenues
Water Fees 4,730,700 4,730,700 4,551,840 178,860 96.2%
Wastewater Fees 3,834,600 3,642,700 3,564,615 78,085 97.9%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,090,800 2,980,400 2,926,616 53,784 98.2%
Ground Water Adjustment Fees 1,257,600 1,324,600 1,314,033 10,567 99.2%
Water Tank Leases 313,500 313,500 300,067 13,433 95.7%
Interest Earnings - Water 8,700 7,400 4,557 2,843 61.6%
Interest Earnings - Water/Wastewater 17,100 11,500 8,846 2,654 76.9%
Miscellaneous 77,000 81,400 72,321 9,079 88.8%
State Reimbursement/Grants-DEMA - - 50,876 (50,876) 0.0%
Impact Fees - Water 350,000 350,000 221,534 128,466 63.3%
Impact Fees - Wastewater 317,000 380,000 385,986 (5,986) 101.6%
Total Revenues 13,997,000 13,822,200 13,401,292 420,908 97.0%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 15,161,600 $ 15,262,700 $ 14,841,792 $ 420,908 97.2%
Expenses
Water/Wastewater Operating Divisions
Engineering & Inspection $ 597,900 $ 601,900 $ 486,714 $ 115,186 80.9%
Water 408,200 415,000 415,700 (700) 100.2%
Water Treatment Plant 1,522,600 1,535,400 1,390,347 145,053 90.6%
Wastewater 993,000 997,000 802,551 194,449 80.5%
Construction & Inspection 345,700 353,200 333,511 19,689 94.4%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,600,000 3,537,000 3,631,516 (94,516) 102.7%
Intrafund Services 1,235,400 1,176,600 1,075,171 101,429 91.4%
Pension Unfunded Liability 309,800 509,800 509,800 - 100.0%
OPEB - Retiree's Health Care Contributions 220,000 220,000 220,000 - 100.0%
Debt Service 1,263,600 1,074,400 921,868 152,532 85.8%
Inventory/Fixed Asset Write-offs 5,000 5,000 5,000 - 100.0%
Other Employment Expenses 16,200 15,400 - 15,400 0.0%
Transfers Out
General Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 - 100.0%
Uncollectible Reserve 5,000 5,000 5,000 - 100.0%
Water I & E Fund 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 - 100.0%
Wastewater I & E Fund 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Water 70,000 70,000 70,000 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Wastewater 22,000 22,000 22,000 - 100.0%
Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater - - 217,857 (217,857) 0.0%
Total Expenses 14,014,400 13,937,700 13,507,035 430,665 96.9%
Budget Balances
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water (Unaudited) 482,700 770,800 535,166 235,634 69.4%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - WW (Unaudited) 664,500 412,600 816,857 (404,257) 198.0%
Budget Balance-Working Capital - KSA - 141,600 (17,267) 158,867 -12.2%
Total Budget Balances 1,147,200 1,325,000 1,334,757 (9,757) 100.7%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 15,161,600 $ 15,262,700 $ 14,841,792 $ 420,908 97.2%
Reserve Balances
Contingency-Water $ 103,724 $ 103,724 $ 104,109
Contingency-Wastewater $ 189,176 $ 189,176 $ 188,257
Impact Fee Reserve - Sewer NO BUDGET NO BUDGET $ 3,754,192
Impact Fee Reserve - Water NO BUDGET NO BUDGET $ 197,081
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 3.73 3.68 4.32
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Preliminary Monthly Report – June 2013
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
Revised 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 7,184,000 $ 14,567,100 $ 14,567,100 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Sales to Customers 85,071,400 87,519,500 86,887,345 632,155 99.3%
Utility Tax 1,595,200 1,498,900 1,443,852 55,048 96.3%
Weyandt Hall Rents 225,000 200,000 234,488 (34,488) 117.2%
Miscellaneous Revenues 979,700 1,114,700 1,639,581 (524,881) 147.1%
Interest Earned 107,800 107,800 137,116 (29,316) 127.2%
Grants Revenue-DEMA - - 108,632 (108,632) 0.0%
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 5,400,000 5,400,000 5,400,000 - 100.0%
Intrafund Service Receipts Water/Wastewater 130,800 130,800 122,976 7,824 94.0%
Total Revenues 93,509,900 95,971,700 95,973,990 (2,290) 100.0%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 100,693,900 $ 110,538,800 $ 110,541,090 $ (2,290) 100.0%
Expenses
Power Supply & Generation
Hedged Energy $ 39,468,900 $ 37,701,000 $ 37,698,282 $ 2,718 100.0%
Power Supply Management/Incentive 996,000 996,000 996,000 - 100.0%
Capacity Charges 12,564,800 11,817,200 11,587,934 229,266 98.1%
Dover Sun Park Energy 1,414,500 1,587,600 1,595,826 (8,226) 100.5%
Solar Renewal Energy Credits - 351,600 370,256 (18,656) 105.3%
PJM Charges - Energy 17,508,300 5,697,700 6,024,702 (327,002) 105.7%
PJM Charges - Transmission & Fees - 6,100,700 7,103,571 (1,002,871) 116.4%
Total Power Supply 71,952,500 64,251,800 65,376,571 (1,124,771) 101.8%
Plant Operations 5,914,900 5,914,900 5,719,083 195,817 96.7%
Generation Fuels 586,000 948,800 1,023,574 (74,774) 107.9%
Capacity Credits (14,318,600) (14,318,600) (14,318,588) (12) 100.0%
PJM Spot Market Energy (772,700) (1,865,600) (1,930,510) 64,910 103.5%
PJM Credits (427,000) (488,400) (502,983) 14,583 103.0%
Total Generation (9,017,400) (9,808,900) (10,009,424) 200,524 102.0%
Total Power Supply & Plant 62,935,100 54,442,900 55,367,147 (924,247) 101.7%
Electric Operating Divisions:
Transmission/Distribution 3,223,600 3,233,700 3,230,473 3,227 99.9%
Electrical Engineering 1,163,900 1,171,300 1,098,331 72,969 93.8%
Administration 501,200 501,200 393,666 107,534 78.5%
Meter Reading 212,500 212,500 219,010 (6,510) 103.1%
Systems Operations 517,600 526,300 544,405 (18,105) 103.4%
Intrafund Services 3,224,500 3,177,100 2,931,290 245,810 92.3%
Utility Tax 1,595,200 1,498,900 1,443,853 55,047 96.3%
OPEB - Retirees Health Care Contribution 696,500 696,500 696,500 - 100.0%
Pension Trust Contribution - Unfunded liability 1,074,200 7,274,200 7,274,200 - 100.0%
Interest on Deposits 35,000 35,000 25,576 9,424 73.1%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 129,000 129,000 129,195 (195) 100.2%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 100.0%
Inventory Write-Offs 175,000 175,000 175,000 - 100.0%
Other Employee Expenses 157,900 149,200 - 149,200 0.0%
Contractual Services Power Supply 190,000 190,000 157,955 32,045 83.1%
Debt Service 3,323,600 3,323,600 3,376,564 (52,964) 101.6%
Transfers Out:
General Fund 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 - 100.0%
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 - 100.0%
Workers Comp Fund - 500,000 500,000 - 100.0%
Future Capacity Reserve - 2,100,000 2,100,000 - 100.0%
Rate Stabilization Reserve - 12,400,000 12,400,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenses 90,804,800 103,386,400 103,713,165 (326,765) 100.3%
Budget Balance - Working Capital (Unaudited) 9,889,100 7,152,400 6,827,925 324,475 95.5%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 100,693,900 $ 110,538,800 $ 110,541,090 $ (2,290) 100.0%
Reserve Balances
Contingency Reserve $ 816,200 $ 816,200 $ 814,236
Insurance Reserve $ 750,000 $ 750,000 $ 733,043
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 4,947,600 $ 4,947,600 $ 17,382,124
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 2.74 3.59 3.55
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased
Sales to Customers MWh (excluding Street Light MWh) 709,972 709,972 722,920 101.8%
Sales per MWh $ 119.824 $ 123.272 $ 120.189 97.5%
Purchased/Generated MWh 750,296 750,297 735,175 98.0%
All In MWh Supply & Generation 83.88 $ 72.562 $ 75.312 103.8%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Preliminary Monthly Report – June 2013
General Capital Project Fund Summary
Revised 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Projects $ 294,400 $ 241,200 $ 238,200 $ 3,000 98.8%
Beginning Balance - Library $ - $ (85,200) $ (82,200) $ (3,000) 96.5%
Revenues
State Grant - Other 108,000 158,000 143,000 15,000 90.5%
Interest Earnings - - 25,987 (25,987) 0.0%
Income from Sale of Assets - 43,000 53,780 (10,780) 125.1%
Loan Proceeds - Streets, City Hall 2,000,000 2,000,000 800,000 1,200,000 40.0%
Loan Proceeds - Garrison Farm 2,000,000 - - - 0.0%
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 613,400 613,400 613,400 - 100.0%
Police Grant 33,800 33,800 - 33,800 0.0%
Transfer from Future Capacity Reserve - 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 100.0%
Subtotal Project Receipts 4,755,200 4,848,200 3,636,167 1,212,033
State Grant - Library 884,200 1,746,000 1,700,605 45,395 97.4%
DEMEC Grant - 166,700 152,141 14,559 91.3%
Loan Proceeds - Library Green Energy Project - 648,500 648,500 - 100.0%
Kent County Library Contribution 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Library Foundation 67,500 - - - 0.0%
Library Donations - 173,400 407,621 (234,221) 235.1%
Income from Sale of Library/Bridge Loan 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 100.0%
Subtotal Library Project Receipts 2,401,700 4,184,600 4,358,867 (174,267) 104.2%
Total Revenues 7,156,900 9,032,800 7,995,034 1,037,766 88.5%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenue $ 7,451,300 $ 9,188,800 $ 8,151,034 $ 1,037,766 88.7%
Expenditures
Fire $ 238,500 $ 238,500 $ 238,515 $ (15) 100.0%
Grounds Maintenance 112,000 112,000 111,767 233 99.8%
Library 2,535,000 4,089,100 4,070,899 18,201 99.6%
Recreation 30,000 30,000 6,995 23,005 23.3%
Police 197,000 217,000 191,019 25,981 88.0%
Streets (1) 1,974,000 3,558,700 80,641 3,478,059 2.3%
Sanitation 150,000 150,000 130,758 19,242 87.2%
Information Technology 57,000 107,000 102,589 4,411 95.9%
Facilities Management 381,000 395,000 109,875 285,125 27.8%
Mayor 33,000 33,000 33,000 - 100.0%
Loan Issuance Costs 56,000 32,000 1,029 30,971 3.2%
Transfer to Community Transportation Fund 1,606,700 60,000 - 60,000 0.0%
Budget Balance - Library (unaudited) - - 205,800 (205,800) 0.0%
Budget Balance - Project (unaudited) 81,100 166,500 2,868,147 (2,701,647) 1722.6%
Total Expenditures 7,451,300 9,188,800 8,151,034 1,037,766 88.7%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 7,451,300 $ 9,188,800 $ 8,151,034 $ 1,037,766 88.7%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve $ 503,000 $ 503,000 $ 507,308
Parkland/Recreation $ 202,600 $ 202,600 $ 202,915
(1) Street program - Budget includes $2 million for street repaving and City Hall improvements to be completed over two years (Fiscal
Years 2012 and 2013). Will be funded by bond issue or commercial bank loan.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Preliminary Monthly Report – June 2013
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 3,071,800 $ 3,811,200 $ 3,811,200 $ - 100.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 1,013,600 $ 2,641,000 $ 2,641,000 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Bond Proceeds - Water 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Bond Proceeds - Wastewater 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
State Loan-Wastewater 2011 - 494,500 494,520 (20) 100.0%
State Loan-Wastewater 2010 - 142,700 142,719 (19) 100.0%
Income from Sale of Assets - - 11,339 (11,339) 0.0%
Interest Earned 25,000 25,000 101,327 (76,327) 405.3%
Transfer from Water Operating Fund for Water 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Wastewater Operating Fund for Wastewate 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Water 300,000 - - - 0.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 7,475,000 7,812,200 3,899,905 3,912,295 49.9%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 11,560,400 $ 14,264,400 $ 10,352,105 $ 3,912,295 72.6%
Expenses
Bond Issue Costs $ 344,000 $ - $ 6,597 $ (6,597) 0.0%
Engineering & Inspection 23,400 29,200 29,208 (8) 100.0%
Water 5,140,000 5,971,600 1,154,852 4,816,748 19.3%
Wastewater 3,817,300 5,922,500 1,815,569 4,106,931 30.7%
Water Treatment Plant 24,100 29,200 29,208 (8) 100.0%
Water Construction 31,000 31,000 35,899 (4,899) 115.8%
Total Expenses 9,379,800 11,983,500 3,071,333 8,912,167 25.6%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water (Unaudited) 1,675,500 1,620,000 4,473,776 (2,853,776) 276.2%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - WW (Unaudited) 505,100 660,900 2,806,996 (2,146,096) 424.7%
Total Budget Balances 2,180,600 2,280,900 7,280,772 (4,999,872) 319.2%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 11,560,400 $ 14,264,400 $ 10,352,105 $ 3,912,295 72.6%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement - Water $ 501,100 $ 501,100 $ 505,442
Capital Asset Replacement - Wastewater $ 501,100 $ 501,100 $ 504,285
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Preliminary Monthly Report – June 2013
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 2,714,600 $ 3,534,600 $ 3,534,600 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Interest Earnings 40,700 40,700 52,751 (12,051) 129.6%
Income from Sale of Assets - - 5,203 (5,203) 0.0%
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Future Capacity Reserve 550,000 - - - 0.0%
General Service Billing - 91,100 191,956 (100,856) 210.7%
Total Revenues 4,090,700 3,631,800 3,749,910 (118,110) 103.3%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 6,805,300 $ 7,166,400 $ 7,284,510 $ (118,110) 101.6%
Expenses
Power Plant $ 1,441,300 $ 1,236,600 $ 834,336 $ 402,264 67.5%
Transmission/Distribution 596,000 1,232,000 1,183,603 48,397 96.1%
Electrical Engineering 1,932,700 1,606,800 1,294,674 312,126 80.6%
Total Expenses 3,970,000 4,075,400 3,312,613 762,787 81.3%
Budget Balance - Working Capital (Unaudited) 2,835,300 3,091,000 3,971,897 (880,897) 128.5%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 6,805,300 $ 7,166,400 $ 7,284,510 $ (118,110) 101.6%
Reserve Balances
Depreciation Reserve $ 9,864,800 $ 9,864,800 $ 9,855,704
Future Capacity Reserve $ 9,362,000 $ 7,362,000 $ 10,004,190
City of Dover
Finance Department
Preliminary Monthly Report – June 2013
Community Transportation Improvement Fund
Revised 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 435,700 $ 189,300 $ 189,300 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Grants Revenue 300,000 300,000 209,272 90,728 69.8%
Community Transportation Grants 1,606,700 60,000 - 60,000 0.0%
Interest Earned 500 500 208 292 41.6%
Total Revenues 1,907,200 360,500 209,480 151,020 58.1%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 2,342,900 $ 549,800 $ 398,780 $ 151,020 72.5%
Expenses
Program Expenses $ 700,000 $ 264,500 $ 144,723 $ 119,777 54.7%
Program Expenses - City appropriated 1,546,700 225,300 48,240 177,060 21.4%
Program Expenses- Concrete Program 60,000 60,000 56,110 3,890 93.5%
Total Expenses 2,306,700 549,800 249,073 300,727 45.3%
Budget Balance - Working Capital (Unaudited) 36,200 - 149,707 (149,707) 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 2,342,900 $ 549,800 $ 398,780 $ 151,020 72.5%
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CITY OF DOVER
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN UNRESERVED FUND
PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
CDBG/NSP SUBSTANCE
POLICE LIBRARY HOUSING ABUSE PREV.
GRANTS GRANTS GRANTS GRANT TOTALS
REVENUES:
State Grants received $ 169,172 $ 270,044 $ - $ 40,574 $ 479,790
Federal Grants received 367,434 1,275 590,773 - 959,482
Recreation revenue - - - 40,445 40,445
Investment income (loss) 443 - 124 - 567
TOTAL REVENUES $ 537,049 $ 271,319 $ 590,897 $ 81,019 $ 1,480,284
EXPENDITURES:
Program expenditures $ 360,539 $ 273,713 $ - $ 61,632 $ 695,884
Program expenditures - NSP - - 358,201 - 358,201
Program expenditures - CDBG - - 227,474 - 227,474
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 360,539 $ 273,713 $ 585,675 $ 61,632 $ 1,281,559
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures $ 176,510 $ (2,394) $ 5,222 $ 19,387 $ 198,725
Other financing sources (uses):
Operating transfers-out (170,340) - - - (170,340)
Excess (deficiency) of revenues & other financing
sources over expenditures & other uses $ 6,170 $ (2,394) $ 5,222 $ 19,387 $ 28,385
FUND BALANCE
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 173,789 $ 30,008 $ 16,197 $ 21,620 $ 241,614
FUND BALANCE
AT END OF PERIOD $ 179,959 $ 27,614 $ 21,419 $ 41,007 $ 269,999
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City of Dover
Capital Investment Plan
Project Tracking Report
June 30, 2013
Points to Remember -
* Original Project Budget = Original Total Project Budget initially included in approved annual budget.
* Latest Project Budget = Revised Total Project Budget included in most recent approved annual budget or one of the following:
bond resolution, revolving fund loan agreement, Council approved budget amendment, or City Manager approved amendment as per
the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Current Fiscal Year - Revised Fiscal Year Budget = Current Year approved project budgets plus carry forward balances of unspent
budgets in the prior fiscal year. Project Carry Forward balances will be submitted to City Council for amendment in January 2010.
Can also be amended with City Manager approval per the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Water Quality, Inflow/Infiltration, Distribution Upgrades and New Development projects are budgeted as a blanket project and once
individual projects are identified and estimated they are created using an allocation of the overall budgeted amount.
* Status and Comments provided by City Manager.
* For Finance purposes projects are considered completed when placed in service and all charges have been processed.
Community Water & Total
Current Year Budget Funding Sources General Transportation Wastewater Electric CIP
Budget Balance $ 62,000 $ 171,400 $ 4,508,500 $ 534,700 $ 5,276,600
Restricted MSA (Non Public Safety) 132,200 - - - 132,200
Library Funding - FY11 Budget Balance (95,500) - - - (95,500)
Federal and/or State Grants 1,746,000 - - - 1,746,000
Transfer from Library Foundation 71,000 - - - 71,000
Friends of the Library Donation 102,400 - - - 102,400
Kent County Library Contribution 250,000 - - - 250,000
Sale of Assets - Library 1,200,000 - - - 1,200,000
Debt Financing - Green Energy Components 648,500 - - - 648,500
Community Transportation Fund - FY11 Balances - 1,630,050 - - 1,630,050
Debt Financing 2,000,000 - 4,344,000 - 6,344,000
Other State/Federal Grants 324,700 - - - 324,700
Police Grants 33,800 - - - 33,800
Impact Fee Reserves - - 550,000 - 550,000
State Community Transportation Funds - 700,000 - - 700,000
Sale of Assets 34,000 - - - 34,000
Transfer Loan Proceeds to CT Fund - Street Program 1,414,500 1,606,700 - - 3,021,200
Transfer from Operating Funds 613,400 - 2,900,000 3,500,000 7,013,400
Transfer from Future Capacity Reserve 2,000,000 - - - 2,000,000
Interest Income - - 25,000 40,700 65,700
Total Funding Sources (Unaudited) $ 10,537,000 $ 4,108,150 $ 12,327,500 $ 4,075,400 $ 31,048,050
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TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Current Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Budget % Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD % Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
FY2009
LB0901 M/G/L New Library Project $ 18,200,000 $ 20,469,080 $ 20,343,842 $ 125,238 99.4% $ 2,535,000 $ 4,089,100 $ 4,055,062 99.2% In Process Overall project 80% Complete on 7/31/12
ST1203 Dump Truck Refurbishment 30,000 24,000 28,725 (4,725) 119.7% - 12,000 16,704 139.2% In Process
FY12 MSA - Capital Non-Safety - 132,200 - 132,200 200.0% - 132,200 - 0.0% Restricted MSA Funding
Totals - FY09 $ 18,230,000 $ 20,625,280 $ 20,372,567 $ 252,713 98.8% $ 2,535,000 $ 4,233,300 $ 4,071,766 96.2%
FY2013
--- Vehicles & Equipment $ 399,900 $ 399,900 $ 413,344 $ (13,444) 103.4% $ 399,900 $ 433,900 $ 413,344 95.3%
--- Annual Fire Truck Payments 238,500 238,500 238,515 (15) 100.0% 238,500 238,500 238,515 100.0%
Mayor Security Cameras 33,000 33,000 33,000 - 100.0% 33,000 33,000 33,000 100.0%
FC1302 B/L City Hall Fire Suppression 288,000 288,000 - 288,000 0.0% 288,000 288,000 - 0.0% Financed by PNC Loan - FY12
FC1303 G City Hall Emergency Generator 93,000 93,000 96,275 (3,275) 103.5% 93,000 93,000 96,275 103.5% DEMA Grant funded
IT1301 G Server & Backup Solution 57,000 57,000 102,589 (45,589) 180.0% 57,000 107,000 102,589 95.9% $15K is DEMA grant funded
PR1301 Dover Park- Roof Replacement 30,000 30,000 6,995 23,005 23.3% 30,000 30,000 6,995 23.3%
ST1302 Street & Alley Program - 1,414,500 - 1,414,500 0.0% - 1,414,500
ST1303 B/L Salt Storage Facility-Schutte Park 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 0.0% Financed by PNC Loan - FY12
ST1304 B/L Garrison Farm Improvements 1,924,000 1,924,000 63,937 1,860,063 3.3% 1,924,000 1,950,000 63,937 3.3% Financing to be determined
PD1301 G Police Elec Breaker Replacement 33,800 33,800 33,800 - 100.0% 33,800 33,800 33,800 100.0% Police Grant funded
PD1302 B/L Police Micro Seal Parking Lots 25,300 25,300 - 25,300 0.0% 25,300 25,300 - 0.0% Financed by PNC Loan - FY12
Totals - FY13 $ 2,501,100 $ 3,915,600 $ 303,596 $ 3,612,004 7.8% $ 3,172,500 $ 4,697,000 $ 988,454 21.0%
Debt issuance cost - PNC/Other 56,000 56,000 - 56,000 0.0% 56,000 - - 0.0%
Transfer to CT Fund - Streets 1,606,700 1,606,700 - 1,606,700 0.0% 1,606,700 1,606,700 - 0.0% PNC Loan for FY12/FY13 Street Program
Grand Totals $ 22,393,800 $ 26,203,580 $ 20,676,163 $ 5,527,417 78.9% $ 7,370,200 $ 10,537,000 $ 5,060,221 48.0% 48.0%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
G = Grant funded project
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan; Projects will be completed through CT Fund, therefore the loan proceeds will be transferred from Capital Fund into the Community Transportation Fund;
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Hide TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Current Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Budget % Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD % Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
FY2002
CT0212 North Street Sidewalk $ 80,400 $ 80,400 $ - $ 80,400 0.0% $ - $ 80,400 $ - 0.0% Waiting on DDP improvements
Totals $ 80,400 $ 80,400 $ - $ 80,400 0.0% $ - $ 80,400 $ - 0.0%
FY2009
CT0555 Little League Park Paving $ 11,600 $ 11,600 $ - $ 11,600 0.0% $ - $ 11,600 $ - 0.0% Re-program for signage
Totals $ 11,600 $ 11,600 $ - $ 11,600 0.0% $ - $ 11,600 $ - 0.0%
FY2007
CT0708 E. Water Street Brick $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ - $ 65,000 0.0% $ - $ 65,000 $ - 0.0% Specialty contract needed
Totals $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ - $ 65,000 0.0% $ - $ 65,000 $ - 0.0%
FY2009
CT0977 M Schutte Parking Lot $ 21,950 $ 21,950 $ - $ 21,950 0.0% $ - $ 21,950 $ - 0.0% Deferred
Totals $ 21,950 $ 21,950 $ - $ 21,950 0.0% $ - $ 21,950 $ - 0.0%
FY2012
CT1201 M North Street Roundabout $ - $ 500,000 $ - $ 500,000 0.0% $ - $ 500,000 $ - 0.0% 35% Site work initiated
CT1212 Stoney Creek Lighting - 40,000 8,696 31,304 21.7% - 40,000 8,696 21.7%
TE0601 M Lincoln Park Center 900,000 1,423,500 523,277 900,223 36.8% - 911,100 10,949 1.2% Started
Totals $ 900,000 $ 1,963,500 $ 531,973 $ 1,431,527 27.1% $ - $ 1,451,100 $ 19,645 0.0%
FY2013
CTxxxx Unapplied CT Projects (placeholder) $ 700,000 $ 378,415 $ - $ 378,415 0.0% $ 700,000 $ 378,415 $ - 0.0% Future CT Agreements
CT1295 Hazel Road - 61,056 - 61,056 0.0% - 61,056 - 0.0%
CT1316 Robbins Hose Station 2 - 111,925 85,823 26,102 76.7% - 111,925 85,823 76.7%
CT1317 Wesley College Phase I - 148,604 39,255 109,349 26.4% - 148,604 39,255 26.4%
ST1301 FY13 Concrete Program 60,000 60,000 56,110 3,890 93.5% 60,000 60,000 56,110 93.5% Financed by PNC Loan - FY12
STxxxx Street & Alley Program 300,000 56,400 56,400 0.0% - 56,400 - 0.0%
ST1305 White Oak Tax Ditch - 12,600 - 12,600 0.0% 12,600 - 0.0%
MR1301 Security Cameras - 102,400 48,240 54,160 47.1% - 102,400 48,240 47.1% General Fund Appropriations
ST1302 FY12/FY13 Street & Alley Program 1,546,700 1,546,700 - 1,546,700 0.0% 1,546,700 1,546,700 - 0.0% Financed by PNC Loan - FY12
$ 2,606,700 $ 2,478,100 $ 229,428 $ 2,248,672 9.3% $ 2,306,700 $ 2,478,100 $ 229,428 9.9%
Grand Totals $ 3,593,650 $ 4,528,550 $ 761,401 $ 3,767,149 16.8% $ 2,306,700 $ 4,108,150 $ 249,073 10.8%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
C = Project funded by combination of CT Funds and General Fund
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan; Projects will be completed through CT Fund, therefore the loan proceeds will be transferred from Capital Fund into the Community Transportation Fund
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TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Approved Revised Fiscal % Status /
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget %
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Complete Comments
FY2008
WD0804 M 1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage $ 4,196,600 $ 2,590,000 $ 82,549 $ 2,507,451 3.2% $ 2,000,000 $ 2,166,000 $ 48,539 2.2% Started Staff reviewing agreement docs
WD0805 M Piney Point Well 398,800 665,000 516,149 148,851 77.6% 450,000 532,901 441,739 82.9% Started Staff reviewing RFP
Totals - FY08 $ 4,595,400 $ 3,255,000 $ 598,697 $ 2,656,303 18.4% $ 2,450,000 $ 2,698,901 $ 490,279 18.2%
FY2009
WQ0907 SL/C Rt. 13 Water Main 1,023,700 2,214,600 2,173,195 41,405 98.1% - 293,197 114,868 39.2% 100.0% Complete; Awaiting final charges
FY2010
WW1007 M/SL Fox Hall Pump Station 427,900 358,900 353,596 5,304 98.5% - 144,800 89,297 61.7% 98.0% Final punch list items outstanding
WW1010 I Tar Ditch Interceptor Upgrade 518,230 495,400 31,972 463,428 6.5% - 490,300 3,958 0.8% Started Easement request sent to residents
Totals - FY10 $ 946,130 $ 854,300 $ 385,568 $ 468,732 45.1% $ - $ 635,100 $ 93,254 14.7%
FY2011
WW1104 SL Lepore Road P/S Replacement 350,000 402,000 413,386 (11,386) 102.8% - 384,200 340,000 88.5% Started Contractor ordered Station
Totals - FY11 $ 350,000 $ 402,000 $ 413,386 $ (11,386) 102.8% $ - $ 384,200 $ 340,000 88.5%
FY2012
WD1201 Pay-As-You-Go Water Station 30,200 30,200 - 30,200 0.0% - 30,200 - 0.0% Started Specs being developed
WQ1202 WQI - New Street - 113,960 26,600 87,360 23.3% - - - 0.0% Started Project on hold - Design complete
WQ1203 WQI - Silver Lake - 279,840 238,576 41,264 85.3% - 49,579 49,578 100.0% 100.0% Complete; Awaiting final charges
(1) See FY13 I & I Program; $916.800
WW1201 M/SL Inflow/Infiltration Removal 1,000,000 971,900 55,075 916,825 5.7% - - - 0.0%
WW1202 M SCADA Equipment Upgrade 84,900 84,900 76,784 8,116 90.4% 29,300 29,300 - 0.0% Started Awaiting delivery of materials
WW1204 M Baltray Pump Station Replacement 125,000 125,000 20,874 104,126 16.7% 100,000 100,000 293 0.3% Started Project on hold - Bid specs ready
WW1205 M Dover Brook Gardens Pump Station 65,000 65,000 12,194 52,806 18.8% 50,000 50,000 2,342 4.7% Started Project on hold - Bid specs ready
WW1206 M Brandywine Pump Station Replacement 402,000 402,000 33,875 368,125 8.4% 350,000 350,000 293 0.1% Started Project on hold - Bid specs ready
WW1207 M McKee Pump Station Comm Replacement 55,000 55,000 7,724 47,276 14.0% 45,000 45,000 293 0.7% Started Project on hold - Bid specs ready
Totals - FY12 $ 1,762,100 $ 2,127,800 $ 471,702 $ 1,656,098 88.8% $ 574,300 $ 654,079 $ 52,798 8.1%
FY2013
--- Vehicles & Equipment $ 524,500 $ 524,500 $ 520,602 $ 3,898 99.3% $ 524,500 $ 527,548 $ 520,602 98.7% Started All ordered or bid
WW1301 M Hazlettville Road Interceptor 770,000 770,000 - 770,000 0.0% 30,000 30,000 - 0.0% Not started Project on hold
WW1302 M Lakeview Drive PS Replacement 502,000 502,000 30,263.47 471,737 6.0% 52,000 52,000 30,263 58.2% Not started Project on hold
WW1303 M Westover Pump Station 768,800 768,800 - 768,800 0.0% 65,000 65,000 - 0.0% Not started Project on hold
WW1304 M Garrison Farm Improvements 1,828,000 1,828,000 108,161.82 1,719,838 5.9% 1,828,000 2,000,000 108,162 5.4% Started Pending Council approval 9/24
WD1302 M Garrison Farm Storage Tank 1,828,000 1,828,000 212,596 1,615,404 11.6% 1,828,000 2,000,000 212,596 10.6% Started Pending Council approval 9/24
WD1304 Future Columbia Well Design 55,000 55,000 - 55,000 0.0% 55,000 55,000 - 0.0% Not started Project on hold
WD1301 R Wellhead Redevelopment 70,000 70,000 67,675 2,325 96.7% 70,000 67,675 67,675 0.0% 15.0% Contractor finishing Well 10 & 14
WQ1301 North Street WMR 45,000 45,000 47,691 (2,691) 106.0% - 45,000 47,691 0.0%
N/A Water Quality Improvements 479,000 479,000 - 479,000 0.0% 479,000 479,000 - 0.0% Locations to be determined
N/A I & I Improvements (1) 1,000,000 (14,500) - (14,500) 0.0% 1,000,000 865,300 - 0.0% Locations to be determined
II1301 New/Reed Street - 330,000 339,621 (9,621) 102.9% - 345,000 339,621 0.0% 65.0% Contractor finishing New Street
II1302 Fox Hall - 142,000 162,000 (20,000) 114.1% - 162,000 162,000 100.0% Scheduled
II1303 Morris Estates - 276,000 241,000 35,000 87.3% - 241,000 241,000 100.0% Scheduled
II1304 Wesley College - 10,000 7,200 2,800 72.0% - 10,000 7,200 72.0% Scheduled
II1305 NRG Sanitary Sewer upgrade - 175,000 174,591 409 99.8% - 175,000 174,591 99.8% Not started Bids due 10/4/12
II1306 I & I Design - 40,000 22,608 17,392 56.5% - 40,000 22,608 56.5% In progress Staff reviewing consultant report
II1307 Mifflin Road Sewer Rehab 3,500 3,500 - 100.0% - 3,500 3,500 100.0%
II1308 Dunkin Donuts SSR - 38,000 36,027 1,973 94.8% - 38,000 36,027 94.8%
II1309 Dover Downs PS Upgrade - - - - 0.0% - 16,000 - 0.0%
II1310 Puncheon Run PS Upgrade - - - - 0.0% - 21,000 - 0.0%
WD1306 R Emergency Generators 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 0.0% 80,000 80,000 - 0.0% 85.0% Start on bid docs 10/1/12
$ 7,950,300 $ 7,950,300 $ 1,973,538 $ 5,976,762 0.0% $ 6,011,500 $ 7,318,023 $ 1,973,538 27.0%
N/A Debt issuance cost-Garrison Farm 344,000 344,000 - 344,000 0.0% 344,000 344,000 - 0.0%
Grand Totals $ 16,971,630 $ 17,148,000 $ 6,016,086 $ 11,131,914 35.1% $ 9,379,800 $ 12,327,500 $ 3,064,737 24.9%
Legend (1) Transferred remaining project balance from FY12 to the FY13 I & I Project $916,800
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years. Adjusted Project Budget for FY13 will be $1,916,800 for I & I; Locations to be determined;
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
SL = State Loan Project - construction phase is financed
I = Impact Fee (partially) financed project
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TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Current Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
FY2012
EE1205 M Frazier Substation Upgrade $ 765,200 $ 765,200 $ 564,416 $ 200,784 73.8% $ 610,200 $ 411,800 $ 411,057 99.8% In process Materials ordered
EG1202 M Unit 3 Boiler Systems 390,000 250,000 178,338 71,662 71.3% 129,000 167,300 95,686 57.2% In process Will complete Spring outage
EG1212 M Unit 3 Turbine Inspection/Repair 1,494,000 1,494,000 413,153 1,080,847 27.7% 115,000 115,000 16,330 14.2% In process Will complete Spring outage
EG1214 M Industrial WW Discharge System 272,000 272,000 274,349 (2,349) 100.9% - 267,000 253,768 95.0% In process
EU1202 M Persimmon Tree Lane Feeder Replacement 113,500 113,500 44,148 69,352 38.9% - 12,643 12,642 100.0% In process
EG1204 Unit 3DCS Comp & Software - - 3,075 (3,075) 0.0% - - 3,075 0.0% Complete
Total $ 3,034,700 $ 2,894,700 $ 1,474,404 $ 1,420,296 50.9% $ 854,200 $ 973,743 $ 792,559 81.4%
FY2013
N/A R Vehicles & Equipment $ 146,000 $ 146,000 $ 145,718 $ 282 99.8% $ 146,000 $ 146,000 $ 145,718 99.8% All vehicles received
EE1313 R FY13 New Dvlpmnts - UG Transformers 50,000 37,959 5,028 32,931 13.2% 50,000 37,959 5,028 13.2% Over Budget; Revenue offset
EE1313 R FY13 New Developments - UG Conductors 350,000 14,719 6,958 7,761 47.3% 350,000 14,719 6,958 47.3%
EE1313 R FY13 New Developments - 1 Phase Meters 50,000 4,863 2,099 2,764 43.2% 50,000 4,863 2,099 43.2%
EE1301 Willow Tree Park - 13,078 13,077 1 100.0% - 13,078 13,077 100.0% Complete
EE1302 Bayard Plaza - 31,515 31,514 1 100.0% - 31,515 31,514 100.0% Complete
EE1310 YMCA - 20,917 20,916 1 100.0% - 20,917 20,916 100.0% Complete
EE1311 Super 8 Motel - 5,802 5,802 0 100.0% - 5,802 5,802 100.0% Complete
EE1315 State Street Plaza - 7,208 7,207 1 100.0% - 7,208 7,207 100.0%
EE1317 The Grand Apartments - 77,378 77,378 0 100.0% - 77,378 77,378 100.0% Complete
EE1318 M & L Ventures Warehouses - 29,986 29,984 2 100.0% - 29,986 29,984 100.0% Complete
EE1319 Proctor & Gamble - 19,225 19,225 0 100.0% - 19,225 19,225 100.0% Complete
EE1320 Generals Green Lights - - - - 0.0% - - - 0.0% Cancelled
EE1322 Grottos Pizza - 55,981 55,981 0 100.0% - 55,981 55,981 100.0%
EE1323 Dover High Lighting - 263,668 263,668 0 100.0% - 263,668 263,668 100.0% Complete
EE1324 Bayhealth Fiber Wood - 53,428 53,430 (2) 100.0% - 53,428 53,430 100.0% Complete
EE1325 Redner's Grocery Store - - - - 0.0% - - - 0.0%
EE1326 DelDot Bridge Project - 55,820 55,820 0 100.0% - 55,820 55,820 100.0%
EE1327 George & Lynch Asphalt - 23,674 20,531 3,143 86.7% - 23,674 20,531 86.7%
EE1328 Fiber Blue Hen Project - 43,644 43,643 1 100.0% - 43,644 43,643 100.0% Complete
EE1329 Calpine Garrison Energy - 189,409 186,061 3,348 98.2% - 189,409 186,061 98.2%
EE1331 Dicks Sporting Goods - 44,100 57,446 (13,346) 130.3% - 44,100 57,446 130.3%
EE1332 Schutte Park Well - - - - 0.0% - - - 0.0% Cancelled
EE1333 DTCC Relocate Service - 32,446 32,410 36 99.9% - 32,446 32,410 99.9%
EE1334 645 N. Governors Ave Bore - 3,601 3,601 0 100.0% - 3,601 3,601 100.0% Complete
EE1335 Windstream Fiber Proj - 13,279 13,279 1 100.0% - 13,279 13,279 100.0%
EE1336 McDonalds - 16,800 12,216 4,584 72.7% - 16,800 12,216 72.7%
EE1337 Royal Farms - 20,500 11,563 8,937 56.4% - 20,500 11,563 56.4%
EE1340 Fire Fly 7,000 - 7,000 0.0% - 7,000 - 0.0%
EE1304 R FY13 Lighting Project & Rehab 100,000 100,000 99,916 84 99.9% 100,000 100,000 99,916 99.9% Route 13 LED Lighting
EE1309 R Distribution Capacitors 125,000 125,000 125,053 (53) 100.0% 125,000 125,000 125,053 100.0%
EE1307 Division Sub Fence 70,000 55,000 45,829 9,171 83.3% 70,000 55,000 45,829 83.3%
EE1308 M Horsepond Substation Upgrade 761,800 761,800 30,850 730,950 4.0% 170,000 170,000 30,850 18.1%
EE1305 M FY13 69kv Switch Replacement Program 135,000 64,000 69,952 (5,952) 109.3% 55,000 70,000 69,952 99.9%
EE1306 R Trans Line Maintenance Program 75,000 4,000 3,986 14 99.7% 75,000 4,000 3,986 99.7%
EE1312 M General Scott Switchgear 1,155,000 1,150,000 - 1,150,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 0.0%
Unallocated Distribution Upgrades - - - - 0.0% - 72,969 - 0.0%
EE1314 Capitol Park Upgrade - 172,841 99,872 72,969 57.8% - 99,872 99,872 100.0%
EE1321 Pleasanton Acres - 80,000 60,106 19,894 75.1% - 61,159 60,106 98.3%
EE1341 Royal Grant - 19,500 17,894 1,606 91.8% - 19,500 17,894 91.8%
EE1342 Dover Downs Switchgears - 20,000 19,557 443 97.8% - 20,000 19,557 97.8%
EE1343 Blue Hen Corporate Center - - 9,050 (9,050) #DIV/0! - - 9,050 0.0%
N/A R FY13 Distribution Feeder Replacements 277,500 213,500 - 213,500 0.0% 277,500 - - 0.0%
EE1330 Morris Estates 1 Upgrade - 275,000 242,400 32,600 88.1% - 275,000 242,400 88.1%
EE1316 Wyoming Avenue Feeder Replacement - 64,000 55,559 8,441 86.8% - 59,857 55,559 92.8%
EG1301 Units 1 Repair - Gasket leak - 95,000 88,086 6,914 92.7% - 95,000 88,086 92.7% New Project; Not budgeted
EG1304 R Units 1 & 2 Component Repairs 52,000 52,000 14,564 37,436 28.0% 52,000 52,000 14,564 28.0%
EG1305 R Units 1 & 2 Cooling Tower Life Ext. 37,300 37,300 - 37,300 0.0% 37,300 37,300 - 0.0%
EG1306 Turbine Level Window Modifications 85,000 85,000 - 85,000 0.0% 85,000 35,000 - 0.0% This project is not needed.
EG1307 Unit 3 Air Heater Expansion Joint 80,000 80,000 47,894 32,106 59.9% 80,000 50,000 47,894 95.8%
EG1309 Unit 3 Stack Repairs 27,000 27,000 3,496 23,504 12.9% 27,000 27,000 3,496 12.9%
EG1310 Units 1 & 2 Stack Repairs 75,000 75,000 14,000 61,000 18.7% 75,000 75,000 14,000 18.7%
EG1311 Van Sant Capacity Increase 550,000 550,000 - 550,000 0.0% - - - 0.0%
EG1312 Unit 3 Generator Repairs 236,000 236,000 246,715 (10,715) 104.5% 236,000 261,000 246,715 94.5%
EG1313 R Unit 3 Aux Sys Components 55,000 55,000 50,724 4,276 92.2% 55,000 55,000 50,724 92.2%
$ 4,492,600 $ 5,628,941 $ 2,520,055 $ 3,108,886 44.8% $ 2,165,800 $ 3,101,657 $ 2,520,055 81.2%
Grand Totals $ 7,527,300 $ 8,523,641 $ 3,994,460 $ 4,529,181 17.1% $ 3,020,000 $ 4,075,400 $ 3,312,614 81.3%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years B = Bonded Project
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year. S = State fully or partially reimbursed project
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PETITION TO AMEND AND ZONING DISTRICT
First Reading before the Dover City Council
August 26, 2013
Applicants/Owners: Leg Hall, LLC c/o Rhett Ruggerio
Address: 109 East Division Street
Location: North side of East Division Street between Pennsylvania Avenue
and Maple Lane
Tax Parcel ID #: ED05-077.05-02-55.00-000
Size: 11,340 SF +/-
Present Use: Single family residence
Proposed Use: Office
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Residential Medium Density
Present Zoning: RG-1 (General Residence Zone) and H (Historic District Zone)
Proposed Zoning: RG-O (General Residence and Office Zone) and H (Historic
District Zone)
• Per Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §5.7, the RG-O is a closed
zone except in the Downtown Redevelopment Target Area.
This property is within the Downtown Redevelopment Target
Area as defined in Appendix C of the Dover Code of
Ordinances.
Reason for Request: To allow for office use of the building
File Number: Z-13-03
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City of Dover Application No.: Z-13-03
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Plan Title: Lands of Rhett Ruggerio
Location: 109 E Division St.
Plan Type: Rezoning Legend
Tax Parcel: ED05-077.05-02-55.00-000
Current Zoning: RG-1 & H Zoning
Proposed Zoning: RGO & H Dover Parcels
Owners: Rhett Ruggerio
Date: 8/14/13 Kent County Parcels
Dover Boundary
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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2013-14
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
2 CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED
3 AT 109 EAST DIVISION STREET
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
5 the limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
7 property described below from RG-1 (General Residence Zone) and H (Historic District Zone) to
8 RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) and H (Historic District Zone).
9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
10 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
11 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
12 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
13 RG-1 (General Residence Zone) and H (Historic District Zone) to RGO (General Residence
14 and Office Zone) and H (Historic District Zone) on that property located at 109 East Division
15 Street, consisting of 11,340+/- S.F, owned by Leg Hall, LLC (Rhett Ruggerio).
16 (Tax Parcel ED-05-077.05-02-55.00-000; Planning Reference Z-13-03; Council District 3)
17 ADOPTED: *
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19 Actions History
20 August 26, 2013 - Scheduled for First Reading by Council