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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
JUNE 24, 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 BISHOP THOMAS L. HOLSEY
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY MAYOR CAREY
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
A. Special Council Meeting (Budget Review) of May 29 and June 5, 2013
B. Regular Council Meeting of June 10, 2013
2. State of Delaware Tribute - Honorable Mention for the 2013 Recognition of Community
Health Promotion Program
3. Tribute - Sean W. Mullen
4. Proposed Resolution No. 2013-18 Endorsement of 2013 Kent County Economic
Development Projects to Bring Jobs and Growth to Kent County
5. Violation of the Dangerous Building Ordinance - Property Located at 427 West Division
Street, Owned by Doris A. Cooper and Others
(Tabled by Council for 60 Days on April 22, 2013 - Staff Recommended Declaring this
Building and All Accessory Structures on this Property Dangerous; Ordering the Property
Repaired or Demolished by the Owner or Equity Owner at Their Own Risk; Ordering the
Building Inspector to Cause the Repair or Demolition of the Structures If Not Completed
by the Owner Within 10 Days of the Date Established by City Council; Ordering the City
Manager with the Assistance of the City Solicitor to Cause the Cost of Repairs or
Demolition to Be Charged Against the Land on Which the Building Exists as a Municipal
Lien or Cause Such Cost to Be Added to the Tax Duplicate as an Assessment, or to Be
Levied as a Special Tax, or to Be Recovered in a Suit at Law Against the Owner)
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* 6. Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Report - June 10, 2013
A. Pocket Park Design - Corner of North Street and Governors Avenue
(Committee Recommended Approval of the Basic Design Concept for the North Street
Pocket Park, as Amended)
B. Review of Revised Active Recreation Area Plan - Nottingham Meadows
(Committee Recommended Approval of the Revised Active Recreation Area Plan for
Nottingham Meadows, as Recommended by Staff, and Acceptance of the Petition from
28 Lot Owners in the Development in Favor of the Proposal)
C. Update - CDBG Program
(Committee Action Not Required)
* 7. Utility Committee Report - June 10, 2013
A. Proposed Revisions to the Dark Fiber Leasing Standard Operating Policy
(Committee Recommended Approval of the Revisions to the Dark Fiber Leasing
Standard Operating Policy)
B. TEA/NAES Report (February)
(Committee Action Not Required)
C. Quarterly Review of Utility Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (Electric and
Water/Wastewater)(January, February, and March)
(Committee Action Not Required)
D. Updates
(Committee Action Not Required)
* 8. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - June 10, 2013
A. Proposed Bond Resolutions
a-1. A Resolution Amending and Restating Water and Sewer Bond Resolution
Providing for the Issuance by the City of Dover of Water and Sewer Revenue
Bonds and Related Matters
(Committee Recommended Adoption of the Amended and Restated Water and
Sewer Bond Resolution Providing for the Issuance by the City of Dover of Water
and Sewer Revenue Bonds and Related Matters. Note: Designating the Same
Bond Trustee for Water/Wastewater as We Have for Electric Bonds Creates
Efficiencies in the Finance Department in Setting up and Maintaining the Debt
Service Payments to the Financial Institution)
a-2. A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of up to $6,500,000 Water and Sewer
Revenue Bonds of the City of Dover
(Committee Recommended Adoption of the Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Up
to $6,500,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds of the City of Dover)
B. Proposed Ordinance #2013-08 Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous
Provisions, Section 70-7 - Registered Sexual Offenders, Subsection (b) - Prohibition
on Residency and Employments (See Item #12)
(Committee Recommended Adoption of Ordinance #2013-08)
C. Proposed Pricing for Sale of Garrison Oak Technology Park Lots
(Committee Recommended Approval of Land Pricing at Garrison Oak Technical Park
at a Price of $35,000 per Acre and That the City Manager Be Authorized to Negotiate
a Price Decrease of Up to $5,000 When Appropriate)
D. Review of Ordinance Sponsorship
(Committee Tabled the Matter to Allow Time to Review the History of the Current
Procedure)
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* 9. Appointments (Reappointments) Recommended by Mayor Carey
A. Board of Adjustment - Three (3) Year Terms to Expire July 2016
a-1. K. C. Sheth, Chairman
a-1. William Hufnal
B. Public Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Dover-Kent County MPO - Two (2) Year
Terms to Expire July 2015
b-1. Prameela Kaza
b-2. James P. Webster
C. Planning Commission - Three (3) Year Terms to Expire June 1, 2016
c-1. Kathleen Still - At-Large
c-2. John H. Baldwin, Sr. - Fourth District
c-3. Edgar C. Cregar, Jr. - Fourth District
10. Support for House Bill Amending Titles 9 and 22 of the Delaware Code Relating to
Military Leave of Absence of Officials of a Municipality or County
11. Setting of Rates for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
A. Property Tax
B. Electric Rate
12. First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2013-08
The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinance. Final action by
Council will take place during the Second Reading of the ordinance on July 8, 2013.
Copies of all proposed ordinances are available at the entrance of the Council
Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office.
A. Proposed Ordinance #2013-08 Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous
Provisions, Section 70-7 - Registered Sexual Offenders, Subsection (b) - Prohibition
on Residency and Employments
(Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee)
13. Final Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2013-09
The First Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of June 10, 2013. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available at the
entrance of the Council Chambers.
A. Proposed Ordinance #2013-09 - 2013/2014 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
14. Council Members’ Announcements
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
BUDGET REVIEW
A Special Council Meeting was held on May 29, 2013 at 6:05 p.m. with Council President Bonar
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza (departed at 7:07 p.m.
and returned at 7:14 p.m.), Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Williams (departed at 7:43 p.m. and returned at 7:48
p.m.), Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson was absent.
Council staff members present were Mr. Koenig, Mrs. Mitchell, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey
was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was adopted as presented.
INTRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, thanked those in attendance for coming to take advantage of the
budget presentation outlining the proposed FY14 spending plan and how staff plans to finance the
plan. He stated that over the past several months, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer;
Ms. Tracey Lisiecki, Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager (Finance Department), and all
department heads have worked very diligently to prepare a spending plan which meets the needs of
the City for preparing and executing basic municipal services. He stated his opinion that there are
not extravagant items in the plan; it addresses the basic level of services that have been provided
over the years in the City of Dover and infrastructure needs for the future.
Mr. Koenig reminded members that, earlier this year, staff was anticipating a budget deficit in the
General Fund of approximately $720,000 and tonight staff will map out how the budget has
progressed since that time.
Mr. Koenig advised members that the proposed spending plan for FY 14 is approximately $132M
and reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover Fiscal Year 2014 Proposed Budget: Highlights
of Overall Budget, May 2013” (Pages 10-19 of the meeting packet), which included information on
Revenue Changes, Financial Policies, items that were Applicable to All Funds, the General Fund,
Property Taxes, a Computation of the Legal Debt Margin, the Water/Wastewater Fund, and the
Electric Fund.
In regard to the Electric Fund, Mr. Koenig stated that staff proposed an overall rate reduction of
11%, primarily driven by the cost to purchase power and the continued decline of buying power off
the PJM grid. The City is currently in a position to reduce electric rates for both residential and
commercial customers, which he hoped will lead to changes in the local economy in the long-term.
Mr. Koenig informed members that staff would be bringing forward proposed changes to the City’s
fiber leasing policies to emulate the current market rate.
With regard to Financial Policies, Mr. Koenig stated that all budgets were balanced, with current
revenues equal to or greater than the current expenses as per the policy, with the exception of the
General Fund. He reminded members that in January of this year, staff anticipated a $700,000 gap
in the General Fund and signaled the possible necessity for a property tax increase. However, since
that time, staff reviewed the FY14 draft budget, “combed through” the FY13 budget, and
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recommended moving savings in the FY13 General Fund Budget in the amount of $632,000 from
various department and fund expenses to help balance the FY14 General Fund Budget. He
explained that the savings have primarily resulted from the number of outgoing employees being
greater than the number of new hires during the past year.
Regarding items that were applicable to all funds, Mr. Koenig stated that staff budgeted in
accordance with the contracts for both the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and Dover Organization
of Employees (DOE), and that the FY14 Budget does not address contracts for the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) or American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees (AFSCME) because those contracts have not been signed. He informed
members that the IBEW negotiations had not concluded and that the first negotiation session for
AFSCME had not yet started.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig clarified that the proposed 3% increase for non-bargaining
employees did not include those positions included in the AFSCME petition because any wage
adjustment would be considered during the contractual negotiations.
Mr. Koenig clarified that the $70,000 amount represented the proposed 3% increase for
non-bargaining employees.
Mr. Koenig stated that the IBEW was the only group of employees not included in the 15% cost
sharing for health care and that the IBEW contract was currently being negotiated.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig confirmed that all non-bargaining employees were included
in the proposed 3% increase, with the exception of the City Manager, regardless of whether they
were provided an increase during the past 12 months. Mr. Koenig stated that increases that were
granted were based on positioning as it existed at the time and that the 3% is the “look forward” into
FY14.
Mr. Koenig explained that in an effort to better manage the budget, vacation sell-back, retirement
payouts, and education assistance expenses were removed from Department/Division budgets by
transferring the estimated cost to a fund expense. He stated that in previous years, these expenses
were over-budgeted for and that this change resulted in a reduction of $110,000 in the General Fund.
In regard to the expectation for the continuation of low revenue growth in the General Fund,
Mr. Koenig reminded members that the City’s revenues are tied to the construction market. When
the construction economy is slow, the City experiences slow revenues related to realty transfer taxes,
as well as for permits, such as building and plumbing, which are the revenues that make the
difference between the City having a balanced budget versus a budget gap.
Mr. Koenig explained that the proposed increase of $150,000 to address the issue of credit card fees
was due to the City regressing back to taking individual credit card payments directly instead of
utilizing a third-party payer because staff believes it will help with revenue collection and keeping
people timely with payments, which has been a concern during the last few months.
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In regard to the Water/Wastewater Fund, Mr. Koenig explained that revenues were projected lower
as a result of a reduction in sales. He stated that these revenues are projected to remain relatively
flat over the long run, until the Calpine project is realized and staff can fully assess the amount of
water and sewer the Calpine project will purchase from the City.
Mr. Koenig stated that the Kent County treatment fees were projected to decrease by 2% due to the
expectation that the flow to Kent County will go down by approximately 2% as a result of
improvements related to the City’s Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) Program as well as the changes
in the use profile of sales.
Mr. Koenig informed members that the largest change in revenues and expenses was in the Electric
Fund, with a projected overall revenue decrease of 11.3% and expense decrease of 10.8% to
coincide with cost of service changes.
In response to Mr. Slavin’s question regarding the absence of changes in the budget for Electric
Department personnel, Mr. Koenig stated that at the managerial level there were currently three (3)
vacant positions: Director, Engineer II, and Line Crew Superintendent; however, these position were
budgeted to be filled in FY13 and that the proposed FY14 budget includes salary and benefits for
all three (3) positions. In addition, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the savings from the positions in FY13
will carry into FY14 but will not create a problem with FY15 because funds from the Rate
Stabilization Reserve would be pulled back into the Electric Fund to cover the reduction in rates;
therefore, the savings from FY13 will actually help cover the rate reductions and less could be taken
from the Reserve.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the .5% difference between the 11.3%
revenue decrease and the 10.8% expense decrease would be handled by the Rate Stabilization
Reserve.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the revenue increase offsets the increase in
expenses for Police Extra Duty.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that the Code requires the property tax assessment to be
performed every three (3) years and the next full assessment will be completed in FY15.
Mr. Koenig reviewed the “City of Dover Rate & Fee Trends (Updated 5/21/13)” (packet Page 19)
and emphasized that although the City had not changed the tax rate for several years, there were
defacto tax increases in the FY05/06 and FY10/11 budgets related to the reassessments. He
reminded members that reassessments are required to be revenue neutral through a “roll back.” He
stated his understanding that during these fiscal years, the City did not do roll backs; therefore, while
the rate stayed the same, there was an increase in overall taxation based on changes in the
assessments.
Mr. Slavin questioned the transfers from the Electric Utility and the change in the Water/Wastewater
Utility from a percentage to a flat rate in FY13. In response, Mr. Koenig stated that originally 8%
of total revenue was being transferred and that one (1) year the amount was approximately $8.8M;
so, last year, staff proposed a flat rate of $8M across the board over a five (5) year modeling period
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to stabilize the amount of revenue coming into the General Fund. This was accomplished to help
staff better project the cash flow into the General Fund. Additionally, the total electric revenues
have been decreasing steadily because the cost of purchased power has decreased. Mr. Koenig
explained that while the percentage is fluctuating now, the decision to change to a flat transfer was
a good financial move because it helped the City’s financial policy and assisted in meeting some of
the goals of the Governor’s Office. Elaborating, Mr. Koenig explained that, in talking with the
Governor’s Office and the State regarding local rates, one (1) of the things they wanted to see was
consistency, so tagging it at a flat $8M over the five (5) year model helped convey to them that the
City would consistently transfer that amount of money. The State did not seem as concerned about
the percentage of fluctuation as they were in knowing how much the City would transfer to other
services to offset tax rates.
In response to Mr. Slavin’s question regarding the equivalent percentage amounts for the transfers
from the Electric Utility and the Water/Wastewater Utility in FY14, Mrs. Mitchell stated that this
would equate to 9.6% for Electric and 3.6% for Water/Wastewater. She noted that prior to last year,
the policy percentages were 8% for Electric and 4.5% for Water/Wastewater. Mr. Slavin expressed
his opinion that it would also be important to keep the number as a percentage in order to track the
amount that the City is profiting from the Electric Utility to offset General Fund expenses.
Mrs. Mitchell also advised members that during the Financial Forecast presentation, scheduled for
the latter part of the meeting, she would discuss the Water/Wastewater because the numbers for the
Calpine project still need to be worked up; however, she anticipated that this would add some
revenue to the Water/Wastewater Fund. She stated that she had discussed with Mr. Koenig the
possibility of increasing the transfer from this fund and plans to present a revised forecast to Council
in approximately three (3) months.
Referring to Page 15 of the meeting packet regarding pay in lieu of taxes (PILOT), Mrs. Williams
questioned the disparity between the amounts paid by the State Housing Authority and the Dover
Housing Authority as well as various other organizations. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that the
PILOT paid by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and Luther Towers is voluntary and that he would
research how the amounts for the housing authorities were determined and provide that information
to members.
In response to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Koenig confirmed that current salary and benefit amounts are
included in the proposed budget for IBEW and AFSCME positions.
Mr. Lynn expressed his opinion that it seemed fundamentally unfair to budget 3% for non-unionized
supervisory staff, who are prohibited from unionizing pursuant to regulations of the Public
Employment Relations Board (PERB), but not consider the AFSCME union employees, who have
not had a pay increase for three (3) years. He questioned how much a 3% increase would cost and
where the funds would come from if a 3% increase were negotiated for these employees.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig stated that the cost is yet to be determined because it has not
been negotiated and that he would develop a plan before a contract would be brought forward for
Council’s consideration. He stated that the money would come from the General Fund and the
Water/Wastewater Fund.
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In response, Mr. Hare stated that those employees in the AFSCME union made the decision to
unionize to conduct negotiations and indicated that they may not negotiate 3%. He expressed his
opinion that the AFSCME negotiations should not affect the non-bargaining employees at all.
Responding, Mr. Lynn stated that experience reveals that the City has not been successful in
litigating these matters at PERB and the City should expect some kind of pay increase, whether it
is given voluntarily through negotiations or won through PERB litigation, similar to what has
happened previously.
Referring to the “City of Dover Rate & Fee Trends (Updated 5/21/13)” (packet Page 19),
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that after the City first came off the Duke Energy contract in FY07
there was a 35.3% cumulative increase in customers’ electric rate and the rate went as high as a
53.5% increase in FY10. However, with the latest round of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) credits
and the last two (2) rate reductions, the rate is at 35.5%, which is nearly back to same level in effect
following the end of the Duke Energy contract, which she expressed as very good news for the
customers.
SUMMARIES OF FUND REVENUE AND EXPENSES
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover FY 2014
Draft Budget: Total Budget & Fund Summaries” (Exhibit #1). She explained that this information
was included in the packet beginning on Page 21; however, the presentation included line
numbering.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that Page 2 of the presentation included the revenues and transfers in and
expenses and transfers out by fund, the beginning and ending budget balances for each fund, the
Reserves, and the Other Funds (Lines 28-32) which are considered non-major funds. She stated that
the Interfund Transfers on Line 25 are the transfers between funds, which include the transfer from
the utilities to the General Fund, as well as the Operating Fund transfers made to the Capital Project
Funds to fund the projects.
In response to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the General Fund Operating Fund (Line 2)
reflected a higher beginning than ending balance, confirmed that this did indicate that there is
overspending in the General Fund by approximately $500,000, and reminded members that the City
Manager explained in his previous presentation that all of the budgets balanced, with current
revenues equal to or greater than the current expenses as per the policy, except the General Fund.
General Fund
Referring to the Cash Receipt Summary (Page 3), Mrs. Mitchell indicated that the Police Extra Duty
(Line 9) was running higher that expected for FY13, was increased from $494,400 to $636,100 in
the revised FY13, and was budgeted at $650,000 for FY14. She stated that these increases were
based on the actual receipt of $478,000 as of April 30, 2013.
Mrs. Mitchell also noted that the cash receipt budget for Property Taxes (Line 10) was increased in
the revised FY13 budget and that this trend was continued in the FY14 budget, stating that the as
of April 30, 2013 the actual receipt of $11,051,000 exceeded the original budget.
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In regard to the Rent Revenue cash receipt budget (Line 15), Mrs. Mitchell stated that the revised
FY13 and FY14 budgets reflect an increased amount because the Calpine lease for the Garrison
Farm was inadvertently omitted from the original FY13 budget.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that the increase in budgeted cash receipts for Court of Chancery Fees
(Line 16) was based on the FY13 trend as of April 30, 2013.
Mrs. Mitchell stated her concern regarding the Transfer Tax, explaining that the revised FY13
budget was kept at $1,370,000 based on fairly high one-time receipts; however, the actual receipt,
as of May 24, 2013, was $1,043,000.
Mrs. Mitchell also expressed concern in regard to the Civil Traffic Penalties (Line 34) cash receipt
for FY13 which was budgeted at $750,000, revised to $350,000 because some cameras were down
but brought back for FY14 because the cameras were now functioning, but as of March 31, 2013
the actual receipt was $223,000. She stated that these receipts run behind and expressed her hope
that they improve.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mitchell stated that there are no impact fees in the General
Fund; the impact fees are in the Water/Wastewater Fund.
In response to Mr. Slavin’s question regarding the 29.6% change in the carry forward balance in the
General Fund, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the fiscal policy for the carry forward balance states that
the budget balance should be a minimum of 8% and a maximum of 12% and confirmed that when
the balance exceed policy, funds are diverted to cover one-time expenses.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the Expense Summary on Page 4 of the presentation. Referring to Other
Expenditures, Lines 29-42, she stated that the Debt Service was one (1) of the savings previously
highlighted by the City Manager. She reminded members that the FY 2013 Budget included $2M
to be financed for the Garrison Park infrastructure; however, since the budget was adopted, she
submitted a recommendation to Council to use the Future Capacity Reserve for the Calpine project,
which resulted in a change to the debt service figures. In addition, she stated that the FY 2013
Budget included an amount for debt service based on the assumption that the City would be paying
the library loan all year; however, this was an interest only loan until it locked in during the week
of May 20, 2013. Since the City did not have to bear the full brunt of the debt service, this was
reduced, which provided savings in FY 13 as well as FY 14 due to funding the Garrison
infrastructure for the Calpine project with Future Capacity Reserves.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she would provide members with
information regarding the rate for the library loan and indicate whether it was lower than projected.
Referring to the Contribution to Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) (Line 31), Mrs. Mitchell
stated that the proposed budget for FY14 provided for a contribution in the estimated amount of the
BID tax at $49,500 and that the BID Tax would be $49,800.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that insurance rates were on the rise nationwide as a result of all of the
natural disasters and that the increase in the City’s insurance costs was attributed to that as well.
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In response to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the increases in the General Pension Unfunded
Liability (Line 36) and Police Pension Unfunded Liability (Line 38) for FY13 came from the excess
carry forward balances and that this was not policy but based on a Council action. The FY14 budget
for these liabilities is based only on the actuarial analysis; however, following the FY13 audit, any
excess carry forward would be included in a budget revision.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the increase in the Transfer to Capital Fund - Projects (Line 45)
was the result of not deferring any of the projects for FY14 and fully funding the CIP.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that the Governmental Capital Projects Fund Summary on Page 5 of the
presentation showed the CIP financing sources. She informed members that the library project was
expected to be complete by June 30, 2013. She explained that the $2M Transfer from Future
Capacity Reserve (Line 12) for the Calpine project and the $2M Proposed Bond/Bank Proceeds -
Street (Line 4) would likely carry over into FY14 and that a budget revision to that effect would be
brought forward later in the year. She stated that the street project was going to be part of the library
bonding and that a $4.7M loan was authorized, with $1.2M to be paid back on the loan when the
library was sold. However, the loan was locked at $3.5M and the library used $2.7M, with the other
$800,000 going toward the street program. Rather than bond the differential and take out more debt
service for the street program, she and the City Manager proposed that the funds from the sale of
the library be used to pay for the street program when that project is ready to move forward, and the
loan would remain at $3.5M.
Mr. Koenig reviewed a presentation entitled “Budget Review: Fiscal Year 2013 - 2014” (beginning
on packet Page 180), which provided information regarding the budgets for each department in the
General Fund and detailed the 2.4% change between the FY13 budget and the FY14 proposed
budget indicated in the Expense Summary on Line 28, Page 4, of the “City of Dover FY 2014 Draft
Budget: Total Budget & Fund Summaries” presentation.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig explained that the Administrative Expenditures are the
30 series line items in each budget and that the details for each line item were located under each
departmental section in the budget.
Mr. Koenig explained that a majority of the 10% increase for the Parks and Recreation budget was
related to the Capital Outlay for adding air conditioning to the Pitts Center as well as additional
planning and engineering associated with laying the ground work to convert the property donated
to the City by Stover Homes to playing fields in the future. In addition, he stated that, in previous
years, the Parks and Recreation budget typically included a donation for support to the Fourth of
July Committee; however, the Committee President, Mr. Gary Patterson, had indicated that the
City’s support would not be requested for FY14. Mr. Patterson had shared appreciation for the
City’s previous support and promised to notify the City should future support become necessary.
Referring to the proposed budget for the Police Department, Mr. Koenig stated that the 4% increase
in overall operating expenses was mostly due to employee-related expenses, including step
progression in FOP, contractual obligations for DOE, and changes to the non-bargaining positions.
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In response to Mr. Bonar, Chief Hosfelt indicated that the estimated total cost for a fully equipped
police car was $35,000 and that he would confirm the total cost for a fully equipped police
motorcycle and inform members.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that the gasoline budgeted for the Tax Assessor’s Office
was for the department’s vehicles and that the contractual services were for assessment software.
He explained that the vehicle was utilized by the residential technician to perform assessments for
construction-related activities and surveying conducted in the field for the purpose of assessment.
Mr. Koenig stated that staff could evaluate the vehicle policy in the future to determine whether it
would be cost efficient to reimburse for mileage and fuel rather than paying insurance on two (2)
vehicles.
Mr. Koenig informed members that the proposed budget for the Economic Development Office
included a $15,000 contribution to Kent County Tourism which was requested as the fee for
managing Old Dover Days for the City, and shared his opinion that this service was well worth the
fee.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig explained that the 39% overall decrease proposed for the
Public Works - Facilities Management budget was due to several retirements and staff’s election to
convert one (1) of these positions to a contractual services agreement for cleaning and not to include
one (1) of the positions in the FY14 budget.
Without objection, the meeting recessed at 7:21 p.m. and reconvened at 7:31 p.m.
Water/Wastewater Fund
Mrs. Mitchell continued the review of the “City of Dover FY 2014 Draft Budget: Total Budget &
Fund Summaries” presentation with the Water/Wastewater Fund Summary on Page 6 and
highlighted that the revenues for Water Services, Wastewater Services, and Wastewater Treatment
Services (Lines 6-8) remained flat for FY14 with not much increase. As a result of a decrease in
usage, the amount for Wastewater Services and Wastewater Treatment Services was decreased
slightly.
Referring to the Debt Service for water and wastewater (Lines 26-27), Mrs. Mitchell indicated that
the revised FY13 budget as well as the FY14 budget amounts were decreased because some of the
projects planned for financing in FY13, particularly the Garrison Farm project, did not begin as
anticipated. She stated that the debt service for these projects was moved to the out-years and
expressed her hope that they would be completed within the next 12 to 18 months. She indicated
that staff was currently working on the bond issue.
In reference to Mr. Slavin’s earlier question regarding the carry forward balance, Mrs. Mitchell
explained that, similar to the General Fund, the Pension Unfunded Liability (Line 31) in the
Water/Wastewater Fund was increased in the revised FY13 budget to include the excess carry
forward amount. However, the amount budgeted for FY14 was based on the actuarial analysis.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that the amount of the transfer to the Water Improvement and Extension
Fund (Line 40) for water projects was decreased for FY14 because the forecast model projected a
negative cash flow amount.
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Mrs. Mitchell stated that the Water/Wastewater Fund was balanced with $747,600 in excess of the
8% minimum requirement but remained within the 12% maximum.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary on Page 6,
and highlighted that in regard to the Bond Proceeds (Lines 5-6) staff was currently “gearing up” the
bond issue and that the bonds were scheduled to sell on July 31, 2013, which will roll over into
FY14 and the project expenses (Lines 18-23) would also roll over into FY14 as carry forward
projects.
Mr. Koenig reviewed a presentation entitled “Water/Wastewater Fund Budget Review: Fiscal Year
2013 - 2014” (beginning on packet Page 271).
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig stated that the Impact Fees for the Water/Wastewater
Fund were listed on Lines 11-12 on Page 6 of the “City of Dover FY 2014 Draft Budget: Total
Budget & Fund Summaries” presentation, and that the amounts were down from previous years
because the impact fees are related to construction items for new houses or new commercial entities.
He noted that when the Calpine project comes online they will be required to pay impact fees and
anticipated that those fees would probably “hit the budget” in late FY15 or early FY16. He stated
that he thought that Calpine was capped at 100 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) and the current
rate was $2,100 for water and $1,900 for sewer, but indicated that he would provide members with
the total projection for the Calpine impact fees.
Electric Fund
Mrs. Mitchell continued the review of the “City of Dover FY 2014 Draft Budget: Total Budget &
Fund Summaries” presentation with the Electric Revenue Fund Summary on Page 8, noting that the
Purchase Power Adjustment (Line 4) showed a $9,428,700 reduction in revenue with the revised
electric rates, and the Direct Sales to Customer (Line 3) were projected to be $644,000 more than
the original FY13 budget but less than the revised FY13 budget due to a decline in consumption.
She stated that the Transfer from Rate Stabilization Reserve (Line 10) helped to balance this budget.
Referring to Other Expenses (Lines 37-52), Mrs. Mitchell highlighted the Contractual Services -
Requests for Proposals (RFPs), stating that the $190,000 budgeted for FY13 helped pay some of the
fees for the Utility Attorney, Mr. Kirk Betts, for renegotiating the NAES contract, as well as other
contracts, and paid for the GAI Study. She explained that the $100,000 budgeted for FY14 would
be used to pay Mr. Betts for contract negotiations, including concluding the NAES contract
renegotiation, as well as legal expenses incurred regarding the Ward Transformer Site and IBEW
contract negotiations.
In response to Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the Contractual Services - RFPs budget
accounts for the expenses the City has incurred for Mr. Betts that will be reimbursed by Calpine and
elaborated that the Electric Director also has legal expenses in the electric administration budget
which are used for legal fees for the review of bids or project contracts that require scrutiny.
Responding to Mr. Lynn’s inquiry in regard to performing a cost analysis on legal expenditures to
determine if it would be more cost effective to hire an in-house staff attorney to handle some of
these matters rather than outsourcing them, Mrs. Mitchell indicated that she and the City Manager
have discussed this possibility and that she could pull the numbers for legal costs from the ledger
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for a report to Council. She did express the opinion, and Mr. Lynn agreed, that with the specialized
nature of the services provided for the electric department by Mr. Betts, these legal services would
need to continue to be outsourced.
Referring to Mr. Slavin’s earlier question regarding the carry forward balance, Mrs. Mitchell
explained that, similar to the General and Water/Wastewater Funds, the Transfer to Pension
Unfunded Liability (Line 43) in the Electric Fund was increased from $1,074,200 to $7,274,200 in
the revised FY13 budget to include the excess carry forward amount from FY12. However, the
amount budgeted for FY14 was based on the actuarial analysis and any excess carry forward from
FY13 will be transferred to the Electric Rate Stabilization Reserve. She explained that the Pension
Unfunded Liability Fund is a trust that holds the assets for all the funds, so when the percentages
are calculated for the unfunded liability and the next transfer, the increase in those assets will help
all three (3) funds.
In reference to the Transfer to Worker’s Compensation (Line 49), she reminded members that there
was a large claim of approximately $1M and that, as a result, the City had to pay the $500,000
deductible, so she replenished the Worker’s Compensation Fund out of the Electric Fund since it
was an electric claim.
In regard to the transfers to the Electric Revenue Fund, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the $2.1M in the
revised FY13 Transfer to Future Capacity Reserve (Line 56) was to replenish what was transferred
to the General Fund for the infrastructure at the Garrison Tract and that the $12,400,000 transfer to
the Rate Stabilization Reserve in the revised FY13 reflects the amount staff projects for the FY13
savings to go back to the customers.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that the Electric Fund budget balance of $1,834,000 exceeds the minimum
requirement attributed this to her anticipation of a $5.4M transfer from the Rate Stabilization
Reserve prior to recently receiving the results of the rate study. However, only $4M came in from
the Rate Stabilization Reserve, so did not expect the additional $1.4M.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary on Page 9 of the
presentation and stated that the $5,298,600 Transfer from Electric (Line 3) would fully fund all of
the projects for FY14. She also noted that the $440,000 for General Service Billing (Line 7) was
a change from prior practice, explaining that the City bills some customers for capital improvements
that are made to their services. In prior years that money went to the Operating Fund, but staff will
now be putting that money back into the Capital Fund to reimburse those project costs to help
support the projects.
Mr. Koenig reviewed a presentation entitled “Electric Fund Budget Review: Fiscal Year 2013-
2014” (beginning on packet Page 284).
In reference to the Electric T&D budget, Mr. Koenig explained that a lot of the increase in Capital
Outlay expenses was for new development and that this was good news in that when a lot of
development is occurring, the City pre-purchases electric, transformers, and wire to extend services
to the new customers and some of these costs are billed back to the customer, so there is revenue
associated with this. While portions of some of these projects are not reimbursed by the customer,
in general increased expenses associated with either new residential or commercial development are
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a good indicator that the economy is slowly improving and the City’s system is slowly expanding,
which would create additional revenues in the future.
PERSONNEL INFORMATION
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the “City of Dover Fiscal Year 2014 Proposed Budget
Personnel Table” located on Page 41 of the meeting packet, noting that although there were some
fluctuations in positions from moves within departments like Planning and Inspections and Public
Works, the total number of positions was down to 347 from 362 in FY12 and 350 in FY13. He
explained that a few new positions were added, including two (2) employees in the Police
Department, one (1) of which will be shared with Information Technology (IT), one (1) part-time
employee for Customer Service, and one (1) part-time employee for the Library. Further, he stated
that the goal was to become more efficient, that staff was looking at contracting out certain services,
where appropriate, yet not proposing radical changes to the workforce.
Mr. Koenig reviewed the “City of Dover Personnel Budget Fiscal Year 2014: Total City by Fund”
located on Page 42 of the meeting packet and noted that approximately $30M was budgeted for
employee salaries and benefits for a workforce of employees to provide the basic municipal services
that have been identified for next year’s budget.
Mr. Koenig explained that Page 43 of the packet provided an overview of personnel changes
proposed for FY14.
OVERTIME
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the “City of Dover Overtime Comparison Fiscal Year
2011 through 2014,” Pages 44-45 of the meeting packet. He explained that there was a push over
the last year to identify compensatory time and overtime costs and develop strategies to reduce these
costs while continuing to provide at least the same level of service. He stated his opinion that he
does not expect the City to get to a point where there is no overtime and that the questions become:
1) what is manageable overtime, and 2) at what point do the costs for overtime indicate that another
person should be hired, either on a full- or part-time basis, so that the City is not frivolously offering
overtime or wearing out the workforce. He noted that in places like the Library, it seemed
appropriate to use part-time help because there are a lot of individuals seeking part-time work and
the Library schedule is beyond a normal work week; however, part-time work does not work in
every division.
FINANCIAL FORECAST BY FUND
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer stated that the financial forecasts were a work in progress
and conveyed her hope that, once the budget was adopted, she would be able to work further on the
forecasts to develop a financial plan for all three (3) funds addressing the long-term needs of the
City for Council to review at later date.
General Fund
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover General Fund Financial Projections
2014 - 2018” (Exhibit #2), including Key Assumptions; Revenues, Expenditures, and Fund Balance;
the Funding Sources and Use of Funds for Capital Projects; Projected Debt Service; and Revenue
and Expenditure Trends.
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Mrs. Mitchell noted that there was one (1) fixed cost item in FY15 included for the $100,000 cost
of the reassessment consultant.
Referring to Page 3 of the presentation, Mrs. Mitchell highlighted that the growth increases in
revenues were minimum compared to the growth increases in expenses, especially for salaries and
wages, healthcare insurance, and retiree healthcare. She noted that the decrease in the lump sum
pension amount was a result of the allocation change. She stated that for the Other
Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) amount, she included the 2% increase for the phase in plan.
Mrs. Mitchell indicated that the Fund Expense was for grant-related expenses, police pension
expenses, and the police grant which passes through the General Fund to the Police Pension Fund.
She explained that the Transfer to the CIP was an expense driver because she forecasted to fully
fund the transfer which fluctuates from year to year. She noted that the Surplus/(Deficit) indicated
that spending would increase each year over and above the revenues. In reference to the Additional
Funds Needed at the bottom of the page, she stated that there was a slight difference between her
estimated figures and the projection in this model as a result of the difference in rounding used in
the model.
In response to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that if Council adopts budgets that reflect the
forecasted numbers for the out-years, the City will develop a structural deficit of $7.5M in a short
time. She also stated that the expense numbers were very conservative, noting that she did not know
that the salaries and wages would come in at 2%.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the revenue from water for Calpine was not
included in this forecast which maintains the $500,000 transfer from the Water/Wastewater Fund.
The Calpine revenue was one of the items that she would like to revisit after the adoption of the
FY14 budget.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that the General Fund debt service was very low and in order to do any type of
building, infrastructure, or anything that would require debt, it would be necessary to increase taxes
or take other measures to cover that debt.
In regard to Revenue Trends, Mrs. Mitchell explained that some of the increases were related to rate
increases in previous years rather than growth increases. The forecast model does not “flush out”
one-time receivables, so some of the trends are not actual trends, for example the number for the
Grants Received was driven up by the State library grants for FY11, FY12, and FY13.
Mrs. Mitchell reminded members of the budget constraints in FY11 which were reflected in the
Transfer from the Electric Fund of $8.8M, which Council approved in excess of the policy limit to
help the General Fund. Additionally, the Water/Wastewater Fund Transfer was reduced for several
years and no funds were transferred in FY11 due to struggles with the infrastructure, water quality
projects, and the I & I issue, which resulted in the necessity to transfer more from the Electric Fund
to maintain a stable revenue in the General Fund.
In reference to the Electronic Red Light Safety Program (ERLSP), Mrs. Mitchell informed members
that these monies are included as transfers because they must remain segregated since State monies
cannot be co-mingled and must be transferred over from another fund. She stated that the
fluctuations in these transfers were associated with non-operational cameras which were now fixed.
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Mrs. Mitchell stated that the peak for the Realty Transfer Taxes was in FY08 at $3.5M and that the
projection for FY14 was $1.3M, which was a $2.2M swing.
Referring to the expenditure trends for salaries and wages, Mrs. Mitchell reiterated that her 2%
assumption for FY15 was very conservative compared to the percentages for FY08 and FY09. She
reminded members that the percentages below 2% in FY10 - FY13 were the result of furloughs and
no raises.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the Municast General Fund Statistics, 2003 - 2012 (Exhibit #3). She
reiterated that the model does not “flush out” one-time items, as exemplified by the 201.1% three
(3) year average for the Transfers from the Library Reserve to help build the library. She
highlighted the three (3) year averages as well as the historical (10-year) averages for several of the
“normal” revenue items that did not have those types of dips, including property taxes; licenses and
permits; and sanitation fees and rebates. She noted that the three (3) year average for sanitation fees
reflected the trash fee increases of the past few years.
Mrs. Mitchell also highlighted the averages for the salaries and wages, health insurance, retiree
healthcare, lump sum pension, and OPEB expenses, reminding members that the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB) was implemented in FY09, and explained these were items
which the City has not been able to control. She stated that these were costs that the City had been
absorbing and that the City will not be able to continue to do so.
Mrs. Williams suggested that years of overspending were reflected in the historical averages.
Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that there were other differences to take into account, such as the
currently lowered head count, and that the model used did not allow these adjustments to be made.
She noted that in the past the City had larger budgets than the current budget and carry forward
balances were used to help fund the next year’s budget; therefore, more funds were spent than were
brought in.
Water/Wastewater Fund
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover Water and Wastewater Fund Financial
Projections 2014 - 2018” (Exhibit #4), including Key Assumptions; Net Margins for Combined
Water and Wastewater; Net Margins for Water; Net Margins for Wastewater, Improvement and
Extension Fund; Capital Improvement Plan; Water/Wastewater Fund Project Debt Service; and
Reserve Account Projections.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that wages and benefits were reflected at 3% because the Municast model
separates each General Fund ledger line item; however, for the Water/Wastewater and Electric
Funds it is just a division expense total; therefore, she used a division expense increase of 3% across
the board to cover all of the increases.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that the Net Margins for Combined Water and Wastewater was a Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) statement rather than a budgetary statement, which was
done on an accrual basis as opposed to a cash, budgetary-type basis, and was different from what
was included in the budget.
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Mrs. Mitchell explained the importance of reviewing: 1) margins available for debt service to
measure the debt ratio to ensure it covers the requirements of the bond covenant; 2) the cash from
operations, which is the amount available to transfer to the CIP Fund for projects to pay for the
principle on the debt since they do not run through the income statement; 3) the necessary reserve
transfers; and 4) the net positive/(negative) cash. She noted that the net cash was at $401,300 for
FY14; therefore, the transfer to the Improvement and Extension (I & E) Fund was reduced by
$500,000 for water. She stated that the out-years show negative cash balances; however, the debt
service ratio is covered. She explained that the debt service ratio was1.2% for this fund and that she
tries to keep it around 2%. Although it was higher for the out-years, the transfers were less, in an
attempt to obtain positive cash balances.
In reference to the negative cash balances projected for water in the out-years, Mrs. Mitchell
reiterated that the forecast does not yet include Calpine.
In response to Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the Water/Wastewater model was used to
develop the rates based on cost of service, just as for electric. She stated that she still needed to
calculate the adjusted rates to determine what rate increases would be necessary for the future;
however, she was waiting to include Calpine to ensure the numbers were “firmed up” before
bringing forward recommendations to Council.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the I & E Fund model which showed the source funds for the CIP projects
and noted that for FY17 and FY18 the transfers to this fund would have to be increased to cover the
level of the projects or the projects would need to be reduced. She explained that Ms. Sharon Duca,
Public Works Director, indicates what portions of the projects are growth related so that these
portions can be funded using the impact fee reserve.
In regard to the projected debt service for the Water/Wastewater Fund, Mrs. Mitchell advised
members that a lot of debt service was layered on to fund the Calpine projects. She noted that the
City finished a series of State revolving loans in FY09, FY10, and FY11 and that the final related
project was completed last week. She stated that staff was currently working on the bond issue for
Calpine and that the Series 2003 bonds would be refinanced at that time to take advantage of the
currently lower interest rates.
With regard to the reserve account projections, Mrs. Mitchell stated that most of amounts were
interest earnings and that some of the reserves were a little over the policy limit; however, at this
point, she had not pulled any of that information out. She noted the transfer from the Impact Fee
Reserve for water in the amount of $390,000 to fund a project in FY14. Likewise, she indicated that
the City would be transferring $1,315,600 from the wastewater Impact Fee Reserve in FY15 to fund
projects and additional funds would be transferred in the out-years as well.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the “Water/Wastewater Fund - Reconciliation” (Exhibit #5) and explained
that prior to providing members with the budget report, she reconciles both the Water/Wastewater
and Electric Fund forecast models against the budget to ensure that the information ties together.
She also noted that while the model combines the I & E and Operating Funds, the budget separates
them.
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Electric Fund - Results of Electric Cost of Service Study and Rate Analysis
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover Electric Revenue Fund Financial
Projections, 2014 - 2018” (Exhibit #6), including Key Assumptions; Cost of Service Review -
Update to FY13 Rates; Power Supply Cost - FY12 and FY13; Net Margins; Projected Debt Service
Coverage; Projected Cash Flow Position; Cost of Service Summary by Class; Proposed Customer
Rates; Rate Stabilization Reserve; Projected Energy and Supply Requirements; Projected Purchased
Power Expense and History; Improvement and Extension Fund; Capital Investment Plan 2013 -
2017; Electric Fund Projected Debt Service; Reserve Accounts; and Net Generation Forecast.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that the cash from operations for the FY12 Actual and FY13 Revised
budgets showed a favorable swing of approximately $13.2M, which accounted for the $12.4M
transfer from the Electric Fund to the Rate Stabilization Reserve in FY14.
In reviewing the Net Margins, Mrs. Mitchell reminded members that the margins available for debt
service measure the debt ratio to ensure the requirements of the bond covenant are met and
explained that the rate consultant attempted to keep the net margins below $4M to “smooth out” the
transfers in from the reserve.
In reference to the projected cash flow position, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the model does not include
the beginning cash; therefore, the $13,472,600 negative cash flow indicated for the revised FY13
budget does not account for the $13.2M cash from operations which is currently in the bank account.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the Cost of Service Summary by Class, which detailed the average
percentage difference each customer could expect. She noted that there was an overall 11%
systemwide difference which makes up the $9.4M.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that the Rate Stabilization Reserve was forecasted to exceed the policy;
however, she reminded members that the consultant only projected through FY16 and wanted to
keep the numbers up until the City sees where the future market goes.
Responding to Mr. Slavin’s questions regarding where the proposed new large commercial and
residential rates would put the City in relation to other electric providers in Delaware, Mr. Koenig
indicated that the City’s current summertime residential rate was the third lowest in the State, behind
the Lewes Board of Public Works and the Delaware Electric Cooperative, and stated his belief that
the proposed rate reduction would possibly give the City the second lowest residential rate in the
State. In regard to the large commercial rate, he stated that the numbers are not easy to derive;
however, staff would conduct an analysis and provide members with an estimate.
Mrs. Mitchell reminded members that if Council so desired, more funds could be taken out of the
Rate Stabilization Reserve until the City was ready to implement another rate increase, and a PCA
adjustment and credit could be done, as in the past.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that she included the history as well as the projections for purchased power
expenses to illustrate the large drop in the power supply cost. She stated that between FY07 and
FY10 the rates went up as high as $89.97 per MWh but that the FY14 cost of $59.58 per MWh was
almost back to the FY06 level when the City was under the fixed price contract with Duke.
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In regard to the Capital Investment Plan, 2014 - 2017, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the highlighted rows
for the Units 1 and 2 projects indicate projected spending in FY18 but that these amounts were
moved out to FY18 pending a decision to either refurbish or mothball the units.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that the 2010 Series bonds will roll off at the end of FY16, causing a drop in
the debt service, which will coincide with the power supply for the PJM market, and this will be the
time to make a decision on Units 1 and 2 (when they are no longer bidding the market), to build
power generation, or finance something.
Referring to the Reserve Accounts, Mrs. Mitchell noted that they were projected to remain under
the $10M policy limit until FY18 and would go above the limit at that time if not used by then.
Electric Fund - Forecasted Net Generation Credit/Cost for the Electric Fund
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed Page 17 of the “City of Dover Electric Revenue Fund Financial Projections,
2014 - 2018” presentation, in regard to the Net Generation Forecast, which was prepared to answer
the question of whether the plant pays for itself and showed whether the City maintained a net credit
for maintaining the plant and funding the capital projects. She stated that the forecast projected a
credit of $4.8M for FY17 and $1.369M for FY18. She informed members that the PJM auction was
recently held and that the capacity credit came in about $80 per MW less than projected; therefore,
the capacity credit forecast for FY17 would decrease from $12,718,600 to $7,609,000 which would
result in a net expense. She stated that this may determine whether the City will be able to move
forward with the Units 1 and 2 projects budgeted for FY17 and FY18.
Mrs. Mitchell provided members with samples exhibiting the effect of the energy rate change for
10 major customer accounts (Exhibit #7). She noted that some of the changes were quite
significant, especially for those customers that had a demand effect.
REVIEW OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN (CIP)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, provided a summary overview of the Capital Investment Plan
(CIP) projects included in the draft budget (packet Page 84). He stated that many of the projects
were carried over from FY13 to the FY14 budget, so there was not much change other than slight
repositioning of a few projects. He informed members that all of the CIP projects were imported
into the forecast model to show how they will affect the financial forecasting.
In summary, Mr. Koenig stated that under the General Fund, there would be renewals and
replacements of vehicles, improvements to the John W. Pitts Center, and the contribution to the
Robbins Hose Company would be maintained. For water quality, funding was scheduled for line
replacement, emergency generators, and continuation with the removal of I & I, and he reminded
members of the previously discussed electric distribution system improvements. He stated that
there were also a number of police, water and sewer, and electric vehicles included in the FY14 CIP.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig explained that a building assessment was performed on the
Dover Park Recreation Center by the City’s environmental contractor and that bringing it up to the
regular standards of an operating building would cost approximately $100,000 which, in staff’s
opinion, exceeds the value of the building. He stated that staff would bring forth a recommendation
to Council in July regarding this matter.
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Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Koenig confirmed that no funds were budgeted in FY14 for the street
and alley program; however, he reminded members that $800,000 was pending expenditure in the
FY13 budget. Regarding the historical budget for the street and alley program, Mrs. Mitchell stated
that it was being funded at $350,000 per year and in FY13 budgeting was based on the previously
discussed $2M bond issue, so the $800,000 will be used from that loan and when the library is sold,
a portion will be used to make up the $1.2M difference. She explained that, due to staffing issues,
there is a backlog of projects, cash in the bank, as well as municipal street aid money earmarked for
capital projects that has not been spent for two (2) years; therefore, she and the City Manager
discussed changing the financing strategy. Mr. Koenig stated that the $1.3M contract for the street
program is set to “kick-off” at the end of FY13 and continue through FY14 using the $800,000 from
the loan, two (2) years of municipal street aid allocation for capital projects, and community
transportation funds.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig informed members that the State expressed interest in
renting the old library building; however, in his opinion, it was not currently up to modern standards,
so terms were not discussed. He stated that there have also been discussions with private investors
who may be interested in submitting proposals to purchase the library. He anticipated continuing
discussions with investors and bringing the matter forward to Council in the near future to determine
the best procedure for disposing of this excess property.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig reminded members that Council had authorized $6M for
the Garrison projects and design for several of the Garrison-related projects was being finished. As
bids for construction costs begin to come in, he would know what the fixed numbers would be.
However, if the numbers came back in excess of $6M, three (3) options could be explored: 1) scale
back the projects; 2) request infrastructure money from the State; and 3) request funding from
Calpine. He also stated that Calpine had expressed interest in the City negotiating a purchased
power agreement and it was his opinion that Calpine would be open to business-related negotiations.
Mr. Koenig stated that Calpine will be selling power and he felt that if the City presented an
agreement to meet Calpine’s bottom line, Calpine would probably negotiate whatever the City
wanted. However, he also confirmed that no potential agreements had been discussed with Calpine
to date.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In summary, Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated staff had put forward a balanced but very tight
budget with revenues of approximately $132.6M, and approximately $41,000 in the General Fund
and $747,600 in the Water/Wastewater Fund was not currently earmarked for spending. There
continued to be many needs in the Water/Wastewater Fund for I & I and water quality projects, and
the Electric Fund summary had $1.8M exceeding the requirements of the budget policies.
Mrs. Mitchell clarified that the policy specified a carry forward balance between 8% and 12%;
therefore, the Electric Fund was over the maximum by 1%. Mr. Koenig stated that the way the
spending plan was laid out, Capital Project and manpower needs were met, as well as all of the
requests that Council discussed during the Financial Retreat. He explained that the only caveat for
the budget to be considered balanced was for Council to embrace the idea of moving money from
FY13 to FY14, since the plan proposes the expenditure of more money from the General Fund than
will be raised in revenue during FY14. He reiterated his opinion that this was the prudent way to
move forward for this year of the budget.
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Mr. Slavin expressed concern regarding the assumption that the FY13 revenue projections will hold
true and the possibility of a shortage in the carry forward, especially with respect to the transfer tax.
In response, Mr. Koenig confirmed that there was risk involved with the proposed plan but he was
reasonably confident that the FY13 projections would be met since some of the other revenue
sources had met and/or exceeded the total revenue projected. He stated that staff shared his concern
and would continue to carefully monitor both the revenues and expenses for the remainder of FY13.
Mr. Hutchison stated that although the proposed budgeted contribution to the Downtown Dover
Partnership (DDP) was $49,500, the DDP had requested $210,000. He reminded members that over
the past few years the DDP had secured a $3M grant for the improvements to North Street and
Loockerman Way Plaza and was on the verge of an agreement with the State to rent a facility for
EZ Pass, which would provide a source of income. He strongly urged Council and staff to support
the DDP’s full request of $210,000, noting his opinion that it would be an outstanding investment
based upon what the DDP had done for the City of Dover and downtown.
Mr. Koenig confirmed that the proposed budget included the BID Tax of $49,500, but could not
confirm whether the $210,000 request was based on the debt service of the old loan.
Mr. Louis Colón, DDP Executive Director, stated that the budget that the DDP drafted, which was
the basis for the letter of support, included:
Insurance $ 30,000
Property Management $ 12,000
Telecom Mobile Phone $ 3,600
Dues and Subscriptions $ 2,000
Electric (including the Loockerman Way and North Street parking lots) $ 3,500
HVAC for real estate owned $ 400
Water, Sewer, and Trash for real estate owned $ 2,380
Training, Travel, and Meals $ 4,000
Consulting $ 3,000
Contracted Services $ 5,000
Committees that support the Main Street endeavor:
Organization $ 4,000
Marketing and Promotion $ 30,000
Economic Restructuring Committee $ 20,000
Design (provides funding for facade improvements) $ 30,000
Parking $ 10,000
Program and Materials (printing, supplies, and annual reports) $ 10,000
IT (Data Obsessions provides webpage) $ 560
PC and Software $ 3,000
Postage $ 250
Bank Fees $ 300
Supplies and Rentals $ 2,500
Office Rent $ 10,358
Debt Service for 22-24 Loockerman Street $ 39,650
(which would do the fit-out for the EZ Pass tenant)
Debt Service for the Acme Loan (principle and interest) $ 88,720
(budgeted in the event that the requested guarantee doesn’t come through)
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Millig/Kent County Community Action Agency improvements at Acme building $ 10,657
(DDP receives a rent payment but there is a also loan being paid back for
some improvements)
Salaries $110,000
($60,000 for Executive Director; $50,000 to continue the Administrative
Assistant beyond January 1, 2014 and for the Main Street Coordinator)
Payroll Taxes $ 7,700
Taxes for Properties $ 35,000
Total $478,575
He stated that with EZ Pass rent coming in and including all other parking lot rentals and rents that
are received on real estate, the budget was $478,000, total income was $316,000, with a deficit of
$162,360 with EZ Pass; however, if EZ Pass did not come in, the deficit would be $302,360.16. He
thanked Council for their support.
Mr. Slavin agreed with Mr. Hutchison’s comments and added that the Delaware Department of
Transportation (DelDOT) had announced an additional grant in the amount of $1M to extend the
North Street project another block; however, the City would have to match the funds. He stated that
it would not take much analysis to show a return on the investment for this kind of group acting on
the City’s behalf in this particular area.
Mr. Bonar stated that he had been involved with the DDP for several years, prior to his election to
Council and after, and that there were structural issues with the way that funds are budgeted and
spent. In many cases, the Board had counted on an item before it should have and that the issue of
spending money prior to actually receiving it needed to be addressed. He acknowledged that the
three (3) to four (4) month delay regarding EZ Pass had put the DDP in a bind and stated that he
supported the Partnership but not at a level of $210,000.
Mrs. Williams expressed her opinion that Council would need to make a choice between the
Economic Development Office (EDO) and the DDP because funding both would put the City in
jeopardy of overspending. She also felt that depending on reserves and carry-overs was bad fiscal
policy.
Mr. Bonar agreed with Mrs. Williams’ concerns regarding overspending; however, he noted that the
City’s EDO and the DDP were two (2) completely separate entities, with the partnership aimed
primarily at the downtown Dover area and the historic district. He felt that although the funding the
DDP derived from the State during the last several years has been “amazing,” as a result of
shortfalls, a cultural change needed to be made in the way the City and DDP related and that the City
needed to show fiscal restraint.
Mr. Hare questioned at what point the DDP would be able to function without City funding and
suggested the alternative possibility of loaning money to the organization. He relayed his concerns
regarding the amount of resources invested in economic development within the City of Dover
compared with other municipalities in Delaware.
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Mr. Slavin stated that the DDP was improving the downtown area. He felt that the concerns
regarding the overall function of economic development being split across two (2) entities were
important and should be discussed by Council, either as part of the budget process or separately.
He suggested that Council request the DDP to reexamine the operating costs and work with the City
to determine what amount could be supported. He stated that the DDP should address whether to
be a real estate flipping business or a rental agency, noting that without a subsidy from the City for
basic operations, the partnership would be forced into a rental operation. It was his opinion that it
was more beneficial for the City for the DDP to be in the business of buying, improving, and selling
properties in order to get them back on the tax rolls.
Mrs. Williams agreed with many of Mr. Slavin’s comments and reiterated her opinion that the City
was spending more on economic development than could be afforded and that Council needed to
make the unpleasant choice of whether to fund the City’s Economic Development Office or the DDP
in order to remain fiscal responsible to the taxpayers.
Mr. Hare expressed his frustration with the City funding the DDP to flip properties for profit without
having to pay any money back.
Mr. Hutchison recommended that the DDP President, Mr. Gregory Moore, be extended an invitation
to provide members of Council an update and the plan for FY14.
Mr. Lynn stated his disagreement with Mrs. Williams’ statement that the City had been
overspending for the past 10 years.
Mr. Lynn moved to increase the funding for the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) to $162,400,
including the BID Tax, seconded by Mr. Slavin.
Mr. Hare recommended that the DDP present Council with a five (5) year plan, expressing his
concern with the organization’s lack of accountability in the past.
On a call for the question, the motion to increase the funding for the Downtown Dover
Partnership (DDP) to $162,400, including the BID tax, carried by a roll call vote of five (5) yes
(Dixon, Lynn, Slavin, Hutchison, and Bonar), three (3) no (Perza, Williams, and Hare), and
one (1) absent (Anderson).
Mr. Koenig stated that staff would amend the budget to include the increased expense for the DDP.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the easiest solution for funding the increased
expense was to reduce the $166,000 transfer to the Capital Project Fund carry forward balance.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the DDP loan guarantee request, to be
considered by Council on June 10, 2013, would save the partnership approximately $31,000.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the total amount for the 3% increases for
non-bargaining was $70,000 but that she did not have the amount for only the top 10 highest paid
employees in this category.
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In response to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Koenig stated that the budget includes a $15,000 payment to Kent
County Tourism for Dover Days and a payment to the African American Festival of $15,000.
Responding to Mr. Slavin’s question in regard to the deferred maintenance of infrastructure,
Mr. Koenig stated that the electric system was in the best shape, it had received a very good outside
rating for the valuation study, and the renewals and replacements are apparent. For wastewater, he
stated that there was an I & I replacement schedule as well as a lot of pump station work planned,
and that as long as the schedule identified in the capital plan was adhered to, progress would be
made on backlogged maintenance. In regard to the water system, he expressed his opinion that the
City had come a long way on the issue of water quality; however, the City would continue to spend
approximately$1M per year on pipe and $1M per year for I & I replacement. He indicated that the
largest gap not addressed in the long-term funding was the streets network. The assessment
completed approximately 10 years ago indicated spending roughly $1.5M per year to remain “ahead
of the curve” on the roads. He anticipated presenting an updated spending plan for the 15-20 year
replacements to Council within the next year. In the long run, he anticipated a cost of between
approximately $750,000 and $1M per year to catch up and maintain the level of service. As in years
past, the possibility of offsetting costs with Community Transportation Fund money is likely, since
there is still interest from legislators. Mr. Koenig stated that there was a long-term structural
problem in the General Fund which needs to be resolved, and adding a comprehensive street
program will exacerbate the problem. However, he explained that the road program was being
addressed in the correct way by allowing for pipe replacement first and then repaving the roads.
In response to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Koenig stated that the City’s Charter allowed for an assessment for
sidewalk and street repairs. He recalled a special sidewalk assessment program during the 1990s
which was administratively burdensome because it allowed property owners to chose between
replacing the sidewalk on their own or having the City do it and then charging an assessment. It
created animosity between the City and citizens and was wildly unpopular.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig stated that he would research and provide members
information regarding the City-wide travel budget, with specifics pertaining to out-of-state travel
expenses.
Mayor Carey expressed concern regarding ambulance service in the City of Dover and questioned
whether there was an increase in funding included in the FY14 budget. Responding, Mr. Koenig
explained that there was no proposed change to the ambulance contract but that he intended to meet
with the local volunteer companies for discussions. He did not think it frugal to add another shift
at $110,000 and that it would be more efficient to cooperate with other volunteer agencies and
ambulance services in the area. He felt that it may be necessary to expand the ambulance contract
in the long run, but staff did not think that point had been reached.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that the City does not have rates in the ambulance
contract and was not at all involved in the billing.
Councilwoman Williams moved to recess and reconvene on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at
6:00 p.m., seconded by Mr. Perza and unanimously carried.
Meeting recessed at 9:25 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2013 - 6:00 p.m.
The Special Council Meeting reconvened on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 6:03 p.m. with
Council President Bonar presiding. Council members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza,
Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson, Mr. Slavin, and Mrs. Williams were absent.
Council staff members present were Mr. Koenig, Mrs. Mitchell, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey
was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously
carried.
RESPONSES TO COUNCIL MEMBERS’ QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the list of “Dover Police Department FY14 Police
Vehicle, Equipment & Installation Costs” (Exhibit #8), noting the total costs for a patrol vehicle
($43,142), staff/CI vehicle ($24,500), and police motorcycle ($29,850). He also reviewed the “City
of Dover Donations Trend: Actual Donations from FY 2005 to 2012 and Budgeted FY 2013 &
2014” (Exhibit #9), indicating that for FY14, there were donations to the African American Festival
and Kent County Tourism in the amount of $15,000 each and no money was budgeted for the 4th
of July Celebration Committee.
Mr. Koenig reviewed the “City of Dover Budget Meeting - June 5, 2013 Analysis of Legal Fees”
(Exhibit #10), explained that the other legal fees were for costs associated with alley abandonments,
and reminded members that some negotiation and mediation costs were budgeted under labor
negotiations for FY10 and FY11.
Mr. Lynn suggested that staff begin the process of succession planning in preparation for the
eventually retirement of Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor. He stated that although an in-house
staff attorney, paralegal, and research assistant budget would most likely exceed the current annual
for legal fees, staff would benefit by receiving more immediate answers and opinions.
Mr. Koenig stated that staff was not prepared to make a recommendation regarding the hiring of
in-house legal counsel versus contracting legal services for the FY14 budget but that they would
research this matter further in preparation for the FY15 budget. As recommended by Mr. Hutchison,
staff would also consult with Mr. Rodriguez, to obtain his valuable historic perspective and future
outlook on the City in regard to this matter.
Mr. Koenig reviewed an amendment to the FY 2014 Draft Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for an
Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project (EE1415) (Exhibit #11), stating that this electric capital
plan project in the amount of $150,000 would convert some of the City’s larger industrial customers
to more modern, electronic meter reading.
In response to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Koenig indicated that he not have an estimate of the cost to equip all
users with smart meters at this time; however, to implement this program, the City has to develop
the computer platform to convert the system, so this would be the starting point for implementing
the smart meter program. He stated that a general plan for the future would involve first upgrading
meters as they need replacing or when new meters are put into the system, followed by developing
a plan to upgrade the entire system, which would be a multi-year project.
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As requested by Mr. Hutchison during the Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of
May 29, 2013, Mr. Koenig reviewed the “City of Dover Budgeted Training/Conference/Food/Travel
Fiscal Year 2014 Draft Budget” (Exhibit #12), noting the total cost in the General Fund of $67,600,
the Water/Wastewater Fund of $13,300, and the Electric Revenue Fund of $65,700. He stated that
a majority of the cost in the Electric Revenue Fund was for Plant Management to meet the PJM
grade requirements. The training budgets allow staff to retain certifications and enhance skills. In
some cases directors budget for attendance of annual conferences, for example the International
Capital Market Association (ICMA) conference attended by the City Manager, or to permit some
of the support staff to attend a conference or training session.
Mr. Hutchison questioned the possibility of reducing the Training, Conference, Food, and Travel
budgets for City Council and the Mayor. Responding, Mayor Carey stated that he would be happy
to review the line items; however, he mentioned that he has paid for some of his City-related travel
expenses in prior years.
Mr. Hare noted the historical trends for these budgets and questioned the increase in costs.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Bonar confirmed that this budget did include morale building items,
such as birthday cakes for members of Council, and estimated that for him to attend the National
League of Cities (NLC) annual conference in Seattle, Washington in November would cost
approximately $1,100 to $1,200.
Mr. Lynn moved to amend the draft budget to reduce the City Council Training, Conference,
and Travel budget from $8,500 to $2,000, seconded by Mr. Hutchison, and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Anderson, Slavin, and Williams absent).
Mr. Lynn moved to amend the draft budget to reduce the Mayor Training, Conference, and Travel
budget from $6,000 to $3,000, seconded by Mr. Hare.
Mayor Carey requested clarification on the number of functions Council expected him to attend with
a budget of $3,000, noting that he belonged to the NLC Safety Advisory Committee but only
attended one (1) of two (2) NLC meetings in FY13, that he personally paid some of the cost to
attend the US Conference of Mayors and that the remainder was paid for by the host, and that he
serves as a representative of the Delaware League of Local Governments (DLLG). He stated that
he supports the decision of Council to save money; however, he does not want to receive criticism
for not attending functions.
Mr. Lynn moved to amend the motion to amend the draft budget to reduce the Mayor Training,
Conference, and Travel budget from $6,000 to $4,000, seconded by Mr. Hare.
Mr. Perza recommended that members be provided with a breakdown of the proposed plan for the
Mayor’s travel budget prior to making a final decision on this matter.
Mr. Koenig reminded members that the First Reading of the Budget Ordinance was scheduled for
the Regular Council Meeting of June 10, 2013. Mr. Bonar noted that a budget amendment could
be made during the First Reading of the Ordinance.
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Mr. Dixon stated the importance of the Mayor attending meetings on behalf of the City and that the
cost of each item needed to be determined prior to making a decision regarding reducing the budget.
Mr. Hare noted that many departments severely increased the training budget since last year and
expressed his opinion that staff should provide a report on what they learn after attending education
training, etc.
Mr. Hutchison stated that education and training was extremely critical for employees, especially
since there were new people in new positions.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig stated that travel requests are ultimately approved by the
City Manager and Controller/Treasurer and that he had made it clear to staff that he expects them
to follow through and utilize all of the funds budgeted for training, conference, food, and travel and
share the knowledge learned with the rest of staff upon return.
Mr. Bonar reminded members that there are hundreds of municipalities that have shared experiences
and each have unique ways of approaching similar situations, and that staff and Council can learn
a lot through attending training and conferences.
On a call for the question, the motion to amend the draft budget to reduce the Mayor Training,
Conference, and Travel budget from $6,000 to $4,000 was withdrawn.
Mr. Koenig stated that he and Mrs. Mitchell met with members of the Downtown Dover Partnership
(DDP) to discuss the Council action of May 29, 2013 to increase the funding for the DDP to
$162,400, including the BID Tax, and that both parties are going to make that amount work.
In response to the concerns expressed by Mayor Carey in regard to the ambulance service,
Mr. Koenig reviewed a presentation entitled “Ambulance Service for Robbins Hose Fire District”
(Exhibit #13), noting that staff had been working for several months on concerns related to the
provision of ambulance service in the City and the impact on some of the surrounding districts. He
stated that the presentation was prepared by Ms. Kay Dietz-Sass, Public Affairs Officer/Emergency
Management Coordinator, to identify the issues and describe the proposed plan for FY14.
Mr. Koenig noted the steady increase in service calls between 2002 and 2012 and stated that earlier
this year a gentleman from the Camden-Wyoming ambulance service advised him that the need to
respond to calls from within the City of Dover was impacting their ability to deliver service.
Mr. Koenig stated that the two (2) jurisdictions most affected by Dover calls were Camden and
Cheswold. He stated that it would cost an additional $100,000 to have a 24-hour ambulance service
and this would reduce the number of calls responded to by neighboring jurisdictions, but the analysis
revealed that it would not even reduce it by half because the service demand is constant for all
jurisdictions. Alternatively, staff proposed a donation of $8,125 to the Camden-Wyoming
ambulance service and $9,125 to Cheswold. These amounts were either specifically budgeted or
could be afforded in the portion of the City’s budget that is reserved for the ambulance contract.
Staff felt that this would be a prudent use of funds since volunteer services with limited funding
need donations in order to continue service. He noted that members of the services seemed very
appreciative of possible donations and would be willing to continue to deliver service until the
City’s needs exceed their ability to deliver service or the City’s contract is renegotiated in 2015. He
indicated that at the end of calendar year 2015, a review would be conducted to determine the City’s
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impact on local ambulance providers and a recommendation would be made in the next budget. He
stated that he received a favorable response from the Camden-Wyoming and Cheswold ambulance
providers but that final approval must be obtained from their respective Boards.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig stated that the response times for neighboring ambulance
services within the City are within an acceptable range of the other jurisdictions because in most
cases they are responding from within the City due to being at the hospital or en route to or from.
There were no complaints from citizens regarding response times, the concern was the impact on
the other jurisdictions.
Responding to Mr. Dixon, Mr. Koenig stated that each ambulance service sets their own run rates
and determines the amount billed to the insurance company or patient but that the rates are not
stipulated in the City’s ambulance contract.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig confirmed that the City incurs a charge for the second
ambulance and that the first ambulance was not necessarily free but was in the baseline contract.
The ambulance service providers bill the patient/insurance company for each run.
Mr. Hutchison thanked the Mr. Koenig and Ms. Dietz-Sass for the time and effort put forth to
examine this issue.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig stated that all of the ambulance providers make money but
that it would be a very expensive endeavor to get into, with startup costs in excess of $1M plus staff.
Although he would not object to exploring the possibility in the future, he expressed his opinion that
the current services the City provides through the contractor and the surrounding municipalities were
reasonable.
Mr. Lynn moved to request the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee to complete
an in-depth analysis to determine the feasibility for the City to have an ambulance corps to
service the needs of the City, to include the startup costs, the pros and cons, and whether it
could generate any revenue, seconded by Mr. Dixon, and carried by a roll call vote of five (5)
yes (Dixon, Lynn, Hare, Hutchison, and Bonar), one (1) no (Perza) and three (3) absent
(Anderson, Slavin, and Williams).
Mr. Lynn moved to approve the FY14 budgeted contributions to neighboring ambulance providers,
seconded by Mr. Hare.
Mayor Carey stated that the response times for ambulance services are governed by State law and
expressed concern regarding the impact on the City as well as the citizens if response times do not
meet requirements.
Mr. Perza questioned the need for the motion since this item was already included in the budget, and
the motion was withdrawn.
REVISED FINANCIAL FORECAST
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed a presentation entitled “General Fund Budget
& Forecast, Water/Wastewater Fund Budget & Forecast dated June 5, 2013" (Exhibit #14).
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Property Tax Increase
In regard to the General Fund, she explained that scenario options, including the contribution to the
DDP and tax increases, were added to the Municast Model base scenario as presented on
May 29, 2013. Then two (2) scenarios were run with different options selected to determine the
impact each would have on revenues and expenditures as well as the unreserved fund balance.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the Municast Model does not take inflation into
account, it only accounts for the growth rates that she inputs, such as those for salary increases and
property taxes.
Mr. Lynn thanked Mrs. Mitchell for the time and effort she expended in putting this model together.
He also expressed his opinion that Council cannot pass on $5M to $7M deficits and that they must
be proactive now to preclude the deficits in the future.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the proposed $0.03 tax increase would
balance the budget each year and stated that the funds could be used to increase the street program,
which would be new projects that were not previously budgeted.
Mr. Bonar expressed his support for a $0.03 tax increase to prevent a $7M budget deficit and stated
that this would not be a new revenue to fund pay increases.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the “City of Dover Sample Customer Analysis of $.03 Tax Increase &
Electric Rate Decrease” (Exhibit #15), which provided samples of how much the electric energy rate
decrease would save the customer and what the property tax increase would cost the customer.
Mr. Koenig explained that the infrastructure issue was a national problem and that the American
Society of Civil Engineers’ National Report Card for infrastructure is poor. He stated that failing
to repair the infrastructure would lead to catastrophic failures which, in the end, would cost more
money than a capital maintenance plan. When examining the budget, staff first looks at reductions
in operating costs, then cutbacks on vehicles, and lastly the street programs and other projects.
Although it is difficult to request a tax increase, it is visually beneficial because citizens are able to
see that their money is going to the renewal of vehicles and improvements in the streets. Staff has
indicated for years that there was a structural problem in the General Fund that can be addressed
through the development of new revenue sources or enhancement of current revenue sources and
an increase in the property tax can affect the budget quickly, since $0.01 would raise approximately
$316,000.
Referring to the residential samples on the “City of Dover Sample Customer Analysis of $.03 Tax
Increase & Electric Rate Decrease,” Mr. Koenig stated that with a $0.03 tax increase, the average
customer would experience an annual increase between $16 and $96 while simultaneously
experiencing a corresponding reduction in their energy costs, equating to a net reduction of costs
for each customer.
Mr. Lynn noted that property owners would be able to write off the property tax increase on their
income taxes which they could not do if the City were to raise electric rates.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the last increase in property taxes occurred
in 2011 when, following the reassessment, the rate was not rolled back.
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In response to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Mitchell indicated that trash fees were raised in FY13.
Calpine Revenues
Referring to the “General Fund Budget & Forecast, Water/Wastewater Fund Budget & Forecast”
presentation, Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the Water/Wastewater Fund. She indicated that, as presented,
the model showed the water and wastewater separated and only represented the increases in
revenues, but that the expenses would be added in. She attributed the difference between the
projected water fees for FY15 and FY16 to the Calpine project. She reminded members that she
projected an increase in the transfer to the General Fund in FY16 to $500,000 but that the Fund was
still in pretty good shape at that point. She stated that, in regard to the wastewater side, most of the
revenues would probably be offset by expenses, predicting that the Kent County treatment fees
would increase. For FY16, she projected an 8% rate increase but also increased the transfer to the
General Fund to $500,000 and maintained a positive net cash amount. The 8% increase would
equate to $0.21 per thousand gallons for in-City customers and $0.32 per thousand gallons for
out-of-city customers, so the average customer using 5,000 gallons would experience an increase
of $1.05 per month in their bill for in-city and $1.60 per month for out-of-city.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Mitchell stated that according to the current forecast model, it would
be necessary to increase taxes in FY14, FY15 and FY17 to get the City through the next five (5)
years, unless Council wanted to consider discontinuing some services. Expenses were deferred in
the prior years and it was now affecting the citizens and the health of the City.
Mr. Lynn stated that the problem was that the City had kept tax rates artificially low by consistently
deferring necessary infrastructure improvements. He suggested other alternatives that may not be
very palatable, including getting rid of services or laying off employees and privatizing services.
Mr. Hare commented that the problem began in the 1970s and 1980s when the City began “living
off” the revenue from the power plants and tax rates were kept low; however, now the State wants
to ensure lower electric rates. He suggested that the City needed to determine why money is being
lost every year. Responding, Mr. Hutchison reminded members that the revenue losses were related
to the decline in economic development, particularly in the construction industry.
Mr. Bonar expressed that the main goal of the City was to provide services, that the cost to provide
services continues to increase, and the City must adjust by increasing property taxes because electric
rates cannot continue to increase. It was his opinion that it was most sensible to increase property
taxes, which the property owner could write off, and provide a corresponding or greater reduction
in the electricity rate.
In addressing the concerns raised by Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that the financial forecast is a
static, five (5) year snapshot that signals that staff and Council cannot be complacent and must find
ways to better manage the utilities, develop new techniques to manage money, find new revenue
sources, and reduce expenses to improve the forecast. It was his hope that the forecast would
improve, understanding that no one wants to recommend tax and rate increases year after year;
however, there are baseline costs that must be incurred to keep the infrastructure up. The five (5)
year model must be continuously analyzed as issues change.
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Mr. Hare and Mr. Bonar stated that there was funding available at the State level and expressed the
importance of coordinating with the legislative contingent in Dover to ensure answers are obtained
in a timely fashion so that the City does not miss any opportunities for funding.
Meeting recessed at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened at 7:47 p.m.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, AND OPEN DISCUSSION
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig stated that there are three (3) part-time and 36 full-time
non-bargaining positions and the total cost of providing a 3% salary increase for all of these
positions would be $72,800. In the past year, adjustments were made related to the Interim
Managerial Plan for four (4) positions: Water/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor, Financial
Reporting and Accounting Manager, Director of Planning & Community Development, and
Information Technology Director. There were also four (4) people who were promoted internally,
as well as one (1) non-bargaining employee that was hired within the current budget year.
Mr. Koenig stated that during the discussions in regard to the adjustments for the four (4) previously
mentioned positions, he spent a lot of time examining where they were relative to their peers within
the City, their experience, and the duties they took on, and three (3) of the four (4) adjustments were
related to additional duties that the staff members took on as a result of other positions being cut
from the budget. There was a large cut in the budget in staff and benefits which basically paid for
the adjustments that were proposed earlier this year.
Mr. Koenig explained that it was his job, as the City Manager, to advocate for this group of
employees who were not otherwise represented and reaffirmed his position that the group as a whole
was deserving of the 3% proposal without fracturing off the four (4) positions that were previously
granted a raise or the employees who were promoted earlier this year. He assured members that he
understood that they do not want multiple raises in a year because it creates consternation and would
not be back for mid-year adjustments. He stated his belief that the 3% across the board was the right
thing to do, and that if he were paying out of his pocket his recommendation would still be to
provide the 3% increase to the entire group.
Mr. Hutchison expressed his respect for Mr. Koenig’s comments and stated that he would support
the 3% increase for the non-bargaining employees except for anyone who received an increase or
bonus this year.
Mr. Perza questioned if Mr. Hutchison would support the 3% increase for all non-bargaining
employees if it were based on the July 1, 2012 base salaries. Responding, Mr. Hutchison stated that
he thought it only fair to defer increases for those individuals who received an increase or bonus this
year until July of next year.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that, in hindsight, the compensation for these employees
should have been adjusted beginning the day that they took on additional duties but that was not in
his realm of authorization as the City Manager. In some instances, he would have come before
Council in July 2012 if he had made requests when the additional duties were first assigned.
Mr. Koenig took full responsibility for the poor timing of the requests and reiterated that these
employees performed additional duties for months without compensation and, unfortunately, the
requests were brought forward for consideration only a few months ago, otherwise, this would not
be a matter for discussion at this time.
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In response to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig stated that he strongly advocated for the 3% increase for all
non-bargaining employees across the board; however, if he were given no other option, he could live
with a 3% increase for all non-bargaining employees, based on the July 1, 2012 base salaries, as
proposed by Mr. Perza.
Mr. Hutchison moved to amend the draft budget to exclude those employees whose salaries were
adjusted for any reason, during FY13, from the 3% increase for non-bargaining employees,
seconded by Mr. Hare.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mr. Koenig clarified that the 3% increase would be based on the base
salary level, therefore, no bonus amount would be considered in the increase.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig confirmed that the bonuses will stop in FY14 but would
continue until the Electric Director position and a position in the Public Works Department were
filled.
On a call for the question, the motion to exclude those employees whose salaries were adjusted for
any reason during FY13 from the 3% increase for non-bargaining employees failed by a roll call
vote of four (4) yes (Dixon, Hare, Hutchison, and Bonar), two (2) no (Lynn and Perza) and three (3)
absent (Anderson, Slavin, and Williams) for lack of a majority vote of members.
Mr. Lynn moved to amend the draft budget to stipulate that the 3% increase for non-bargaining
employees be based on the base salary levels as of July 1, 2012, seconded by Mr. Hare.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig confirmed that the non-bargaining employees had not received
a pay raise for two (2) years; therefore, the salaries for July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2011 were the same.
On a call for the question, the motion to amend the draft budget to stipulate that the 3%
increase for non-bargaining employees be based on the base salary levels as of July 1, 2012 was
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson, Slavin, and Williams absent).
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig stated that the Police Chief withdrew his request for the
hiring of an Accreditation Manager from consideration in the FY14 budget. James Hosfelt, Police
Chief, stated that he asked the City Manager to consider the future possibility of hiring retired police
officers as civilian employees to fill the two (2) sex offender and one (1) accreditation positions,
which would allow for the use of the officer positions in other duties; the total number of uniformed
officers would not decrease. Staff has requested the Deputy City Solicitor, William Pepper, to
provide an opinion as to whether the City would be able to hire retired City of Dover Police Officers
to fill civilian positions. Mr. Koenig stated that the Chief’s original position request was prioritized
for a LAN Analyst, Communications Operator, Accreditation Manager, and Officers for the Sex
Offender Unit and that the proposed FY14 budget included a LAN Analyst position to be shared
with the IT Department, as well as six (6) month funding for a Communications Operator, to
increase the 911 Communications Center staff from 11 to 12.
Mr. Lynn questioned the viability of this option in light of the previous opinion regarding the Crime
Analyst position and potential violations of IRS regulations. Concurring with Mr. Hare, Mr. Lynn
stated that hiring these retired officers as independent contractors could be an alternative approach
to avoid problems with IRS regulations.
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Mr. Lynn moved to amend the draft budget to include a $0.03 tax increase, seconded by Mr. Dixon.
By a roll call vote of four (4) yes (Dixon, Lynn, Hutchison, and Bonar), two (2) no (Perza and Hare)
and three (3) absent (Anderson, Slavin, and Williams), the motion failed for lack of a majority vote
of members.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mrs. Mitchell explained that not enacting a $0.03 tax increase for FY14
would result in non-compliance with the City policies for revenues to meet or exceed expenditures,
and to maintain an 8% carry forward budget balance. She stated that for the out-years, the projected
Calpine revenue of $70,000 would not have much effect on the multi-million dollar deficits
projected for the General Fund. In order to address these issues without being proactive now,
Council would need to make revenue or program adjustments.
Mr. Perza suggested that members take time to explore the options related to a mixture of tax
increases and spending adjustments and not react immediately to five (5) year projections.
Mr. Lynn expressed his opinion that deferring the issue would only cause it to become exponentially
more expensive to address.
In response to Mr. Perza and Mr. Hare, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the projections for the out-years
are only “snapshots” and that the amounts could change; however, for FY14 there was a problem
and the savings from FY13 had to be carried forward in order to balance the budget without
proposing a tax increase.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig stated that to address the gap in the FY14 budget would
require only a $0.02 tax increase. Throughout FY13, staff signaled to Council that a tax increase
would likely be necessary and the proposed carry forward of $621,000 from FY13 only became an
option due to savings realized by not having a full level of employment. Although staff was
recruiting and filling positions throughout the year, the savings were the result of employees leaving
their positions at the City for various reasons, including retirements. Looking at the out-years,
OPEB liability funding will increase, Delaware Solid Waste Authority fees will increase every year
under the current contract, and the Police Department has legitimate requests for staff increases
which will increase the budget. The Police Department budget of $12M is a big driver of the overall
General Fund budget of $35M. Staff contracted the budget as much as possible, so there will be no
way to further cut away a $7M, five (5) year shortfall without reducing services, and he has received
the impression that Council desires to reduce service. Staff did everything possible to present a
balanced budget, but to accept it, policies must be disregarded for convenience. If Council approves
a tax increase, the $621,000 carry forward would go toward the staggering unfunded liability of
more than $80M.
Mr. Hare suggested the possibility of a $0.005 tax increase to cover the FY14 funding for the DDP.
Mr. Hutchison expressed his concerns that raising taxes $0.03 for the next three (3) years would only
balance the budget but the City would not be making money. Although he supported the employees,
union representatives and the employees must begin to understand that the City cannot continue to
give more every year. There are real concerns and staff and Council need to discuss ways to reduce
spending.
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In response to Mr. Perza’s comments, Mr. Koenig stated that a tax increase could not legally be
earmarked for a specific project but reminded members that a $0.03 tax increase, approximately
$1M, would create a revenue stream to fund the Capital Plan, because it is typically the last item that
receives budget consideration. Since Council has not been in favor of making staff cuts, the Capital
Plan budget has been cut, so additional funds raised would essentially go toward funding these
projects.
Mr. Bonar stated that, historically, Council was loath to increase taxes and chose instead to rely on
the electric utility to balance the budget each year. This trend cannot continue and officials at the
State believe the City’s utility rates are a barrier to economic development; therefore, unless new
revenues are developed, Council will need to set realistic tax rates.
Mr. Lynn moved to amend the draft budget to include a $0.025 tax increase, seconded by
Mr. Hutchison. By a roll call vote of four (4) yes (Dixon, Lynn, Hutchison, and Bonar), two (2) no
(Perza and Hare) and three (3) absent (Anderson, Slavin, and Williams) the motion failed for lack
of a majority vote of members.
Mr. Lynn moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hutchison. By a roll call vote of two (2) yes
(Lynn and Hutchison), four (4) no (Dixon, Perza, Hare, and Bonar) and three (3) absent (Anderson,
Slavin, and Williams) the motion failed for lack of a majority vote of members.
Mr. Hare moved to amend the draft budget to include a $0.005 tax increase. The motion failed for
lack of a second.
Responding to Mr. Perza, Mr. Koenig proposed “Plan C” as a $0.02 tax increase and a transfer from
the Electric Fund to cover the differential for funding the DDP.
Mr. Lynn moved to amend the draft budget to include a $0.02 tax increase and a transfer from the
Electric Fund to cover the differential for funding the DDP, as proposed by staff, seconded by
Mr. Dixon. By a roll call vote of three (3) yes (Dixon, Lynn, and Bonar), three (3) no (Perza, Hare,
and Hutchison) and three (3) absent (Anderson, Slavin, and Williams) the motion failed for lack of
a majority vote of members.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the draft budget, as presented by staff and amended by
Council, with a First Reading to be held on June 10, 2013 and a Final Reading on
June 24, 2013, seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a roll call vote of five (5) yes (Dixon,
Perza, Hare, Hutchison, and Bonar), one (1) no (Lynn), and three (3) absent (Anderson, Slavin,
and Williams).
Mr. Hutchison moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of
May 29, and June 5, 2013, are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - City of Dover FY 2014 Draft Budget: Total Budget & Fund Summaries
Exhibit #2 - Presentation - City of Dover General Fund Financial Projections 2014 - 2018
Exhibit #3 - Municast General Fund Statistics, 2003 - 2012
Exhibit #4 - Presentation - City of Dover Water and Wastewater Fund Financial Projections 2014 - 2018
Exhibit #5 - Water/Wastewater Fund - Reconciliation
Exhibit #6 - Presentation - City of Dover Electric Revenue Fund Financial Projections 2014 - 2018
Exhibit #7 - Energy Rate Change Customer Samples
Exhibit #8 - Dover Police Department FY14 Police Vehicle, Equipment & Installation Costs
Exhibit #9 - City of Dover Donations Trend: Actual Donations from FY 2005 to 2012 and Budgeted FY 2013 & 2014
Exhibit #10 - City of Dover Budget Meeting - June 5, 2013 Analysis of Legal Fees
Exhibit #11 - Amendment to the FY 2014 Draft Capital Investment Plan (CIP) - Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Project (EE1415)
Exhibit #12 - City of Dover Budgeted Training/Conference/Food/Travel Fiscal Year 2014 Draft Budget
Exhibit #13 - Ambulance Service for Robbins Hose Fire District
Exhibit #14 - General Fund Budget & Forecast, Water/Wastewater Fund Budget & Forecast, dated June 5, 2013
Exhibit #15 - City of Dover Sample Customer Analysis of $.03 Tax Increase & Electric Rate Decrease
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EXHIBIT #1
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
City of Dover
FY 2014 Draft Budget
Total Budget
&
Fund Summaries
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EXHIBIT #2
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
City of Dover
General Fund
Financial Projections
2014 – 2018
Budget Meetings
May 2013 EXHIBIT #2
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
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Key Assumptions
• The FY15 – FY18 Forecast continues to be short on revenues to cover projected expenses incorporating the growth
assumptions as below.
• Projected Revenues - Growth assumptions
Property taxes – 1.0%
Transfer taxes – 1.0%
Licenses & Permits – 1.0%
Sanitation revenues – 0.5%
Fines & Police Revenue – 1.0%
Library Revenue – 0.5%
Miscellaneous Revenue – 2.0% (includes Franchise fees, rental income, & recreation revenues)
Internal Service Fees – 2.0%
• Projected Operating Expenses reported at same level as FY13 with the following exceptions:
Pay increases included for non-bargaining employees, FOP progression, and DOE bonuses
Growth in Division expenses 2014 – 2108
Increased wages & benefits – 2.0%
General increases in materials and supplies – 1.0%
General increases in administrative expenses – 1.0%
Increased retiree health insurance premiums 5.7%
Increased OPEB normal cost with continuation of phase-in plan 2.0%
Pension contribution for unfunded liability as per previous actuary analysis
• Maintains Water/Wastewater & Electric Fund Transfers throughout the forecast
• Fully funds Capital projects through operating transfers, grants and use of reserves
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Revenues, Expenditures & Fund Balance
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4
Capital Projects - Funding Sources
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5
Capital Projects – Use of Funds
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6
General Fund Projected Debt Service
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7
Revenue Trends
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8
Expenditure Trends
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EXHIBIT #3
2013 Budget Review
General Fund Statistics
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
2003 - 2012
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EXHIBIT #4
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
City of Dover
Water and Wastewater Fund
Financial Projections
2014 – 2018
Budget Meetings
EXHIBIT #4
May 2013
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
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Key Assumptions
• The model has no estimated growth or revenues and expenses related to the Calpine project. We expect to have
these numbers developed for the FY15 – FY19 Forecast. Preliminary indications are that we would see significant
growth. In the following presentation it will be noted that starting in FY15 we are projected negative cash
balances and yet no recommended rate increases. Once the Calpine numbers have been developed we will have a
better idea of potential rate adjustments.
• T/Gallons Growth
▫ Less than 1.0%
• Projected Operating Expenses reported at same level as FY13 with the following exceptions:
Pay increases included for non-bargaining employees and DOE bonuses
Growth in Division expenses 2014 – 2108
General increases in materials and supplies – 3.0%
Increased wages & benefits – 3.0%
Increased retiree health insurance premiums 6.0%
Increased OPEB normal cost with continuation of phase-in plan 1.6%
Pension contribution for unfunded liability as per previous actuary analysis
• County Treatment Fee Expenses projections kept level with previous year and forecasted growth
• Continues the groundwater inflow surcharge to cover cost of increases in treatment fees and ongoing capital
projects to reduce the inflow/infiltration
• Maintains $500,000 General Fund Transfer throughout the forecast
• Maintains transfers to Capital Project Fund each year for water quality and inflow/infiltration projects
• Continues prior level of capital improvements to replace failing infrastructure
• County Treatment Fee Expenses projections kept level with previous year and forecasted growth
• Impact Fees are projected to be used to pay debt service and project financing
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Net Margins – Combined Water & Wastewater
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4
Net Margins - Water
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5
Net Margins - Wastewater
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6
Improvement & Extension Fund
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7
Capital Improvement Plan
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8
Water/Wastewater Fund Projected Debt Service
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9
Reserve Account Projections
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EXHIBIT #5
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
Water/Wastewater Fund - Reconciliation
EXHIBIT #5
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
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EXHIBIT #6
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
City of Dover
Electric Revenue Fund
Financial Projections
2014 – 2018
Budget Meetings
EXHIBIT #6
May 2013
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
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Key Assumptions
• kWh demand for FY14 – FY18 less than 1.0% growth
• Interest rates 1.70%
• Maintains $8.0 million General Fund Transfer throughout the forecast
• Forecasted Operating Expenses reported at FY13 level with the
following exceptions:
Currently no pay increases for 2014, except non-bargaining &
progression steps
Growth in Division expenses 2014 – 2018
General increases in materials and supplies – 3.0%
Increased retiree health insurance premiums 6.0%
Fully funding OPEB liability
Pension contribution for unfunded liability as per previous actuary analysis
• No new debt issuance
• Compliant with debt covenants after adjusting for use of Rate
Stabilization Reserve
• Increase annual appropriation to I & E Fund for CIP
• Use of developer contributions to partially fund CIP (previously in the
operating fund)
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Cost of Service Review - Update to FY13 Rates
• Recognizing the continued decrease in our power supply, staff
requested Burns & McDonnell to update the rate model to revise
FY13 rates as well as to incorporate the revised forecast.
• While the financial model includes a five year forecast the City staff
requested the consultant to only provide rates adjustments through
FY16 in correlation with the PJM market.
• Any further changes in power supply cost will be adjusted through
the Power Cost Adjustment through FY16.
• A demonstration of the reason for having the rates revised two
consecutive years is provided on the next page.
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4
Power Supply Cost – FY12 & FY13
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6
Projected Debt Service Coverage
Project Cash Flow Position
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7
Cost of Service Summary by Class
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8
Proposed Customer Rates
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9
Rate Stabilization Reserve
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10
Projected Energy & Supply Requirements
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11
Projected Purchased Power Expense (& History)
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12
Improvement & Extension Fund
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13
Capital Investment Plan 2013 – 2017
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14
Capital Investment Plan 2013 – 2017 continued
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15
Electric Fund Projected Debt Service
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16
Reserve Accounts
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17
Net Generation Forecast
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EXHIBIT #7
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
Sample 1 Energy Rate Energy Rate Proposed Rate
6/30/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2013
Transmission $0.08950 $0.07540 $0.06450
Rate Change % -15.8% -14.5%
PCA Credit for Fiscal Year 2012 ($0.00857) $0.00000 $0.00000
Net Energy Charge $0.08093 $0.07540 $0.06450
Net Reduction % -9.6% -6.8% -14.5%
Kwh for FY12 69,378,170 69,378,170 69,378,170
Charges at current rates $6,209,346.22 $5,231,114.02 $4,474,891.97
PCA Credit ($594,570.92) $0.00 $0.00
Total Due $5,614,775.30 $5,231,114.02 $4,474,891.97
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($594,570.92) ($383,661.28) ($756,222.05)
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Sample 2 Energy Rate Energy Rate Proposed Rate
6/30/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2013
Transmission $0.08950 $0.07540 $0.06450
Rate Change % -15.8% -14.5%
PCA Credit for Fiscal Year 2012 ($0.00857) $0.00000 $0.00000
Net Energy Charge $0.08093 $0.07540 $0.06450
Net Reduction % -9.6% -6.8% -14.5%
Kwh for FY12 44,077,991 44,077,991 44,077,991
Charges at current rates $3,944,980.19 $3,323,480.52 $2,843,030.42
PCA Credit ($377,748.38) $0.00 $0.00
Total Due $3,567,231.81 $3,323,480.52 $2,843,030.42
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($377,748.38) ($243,751.29) ($480,450.10)
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Sample 3 Energy Rate Energy Rate Proposed Rate
6/30/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2013
Transmission $0.08950 $0.07540 $0.06450
Rate Change % -15.8% -14.5%
PCA Credit for Fiscal Year 2012 ($0.00857) $0.00000 $0.00000
Net Energy Charge $0.08093 $0.07540 $0.06450
Net Reduction % -9.6% -6.8% -14.5%
Kwh for FY12 13,301,905 13,301,905 13,301,905
Charges at current rates $1,190,520.50 $1,002,963.64 $857,972.87
PCA Credit ($113,997.33) $0.00 $0.00
Total Due $1,076,523.17 $1,002,963.64 $857,972.87
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($113,997.33) ($73,559.53) ($144,990.76)
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Sample 4 Energy Rate Energy Rate Proposed Rate
6/30/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2013
Primary $0.08950 $0.07540 $0.06450
Rate Change % -15.8% -14.5%
PCA Credit for Fiscal Year 2012 ($0.00857) $0.00000 $0.00000
Net Energy Charge $0.08093 $0.07540 $0.06450
Net Reduction % -9.6% -6.8% -14.5%
Kwh for FY12 2,389,032 2,389,032 2,389,032
Charges at current rates $213,818.36 $180,133.01 $154,092.56
PCA Credit ($20,474.00) $0.00 $0.00
Total Due $193,344.36 $180,133.01 $154,092.56
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($20,474.00) ($13,211.35) ($26,040.45)
Kwh for FY12 14,833,074 14,833,074 14,833,074
Charges at current rates $1,327,560.12 $1,118,413.78 $956,733.27
PCA Credit ($127,119.44) $0.00 $0.00
Total Due $1,200,440.68 $1,118,413.78 $956,733.27
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($127,119.44) ($82,026.90) ($161,680.51)
Total Reduction ($147,593.45) ($95,238.25) ($187,720.96)
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Sample 5 Energy Rate Energy Rate Proposed Rate
6/30/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2013
Primary $0.08950 $0.07540 $0.06450
Rate Change % -15.8% -14.5%
PCA Credit for Fiscal Year 2012 ($0.00857) $0.00000 $0.00000
Net Energy Charge $0.08093 $0.07540 $0.06450
Net Reduction % -9.6% -6.8% -14.5%
Kwh for FY12 26,356,506 26,356,506 26,356,506
Charges at current rates $2,358,907.29 $1,987,280.55 $1,699,994.64
PCA Credit ($225,875.26) $0.00 $0.00
Total Due $2,133,032.03 $1,987,280.55 $1,699,994.64
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($225,875.26) ($145,751.48) ($287,285.92)
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Sample 6 Energy Rate Energy Rate Proposed Rate
6/30/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2013
Primary $0.08950 $0.07540 $0.06450
Rate Change % -15.8% -14.5%
PCA Credit for Fiscal Year 2012 ($0.00857) $0.00000 $0.00000
Net Energy Charge $0.08093 $0.07540 $0.06450
Net Reduction % -9.6% -6.8% -14.5%
Kwh for FY12 1,548,720 1,548,720 1,548,720
Charges at current rates $138,610.44 $116,773.49 $99,892.44
PCA Credit ($13,272.53) $0.00 $0.00
Total Due $125,337.91 $116,773.49 $99,892.44
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($13,272.53) ($8,564.42) ($16,881.05)
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Sample 7 Energy Rate Energy Rate Proposed Rate
6/30/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2013
Primary $0.08950 $0.07540 $0.06450
Rate Change % -15.8% -14.5%
PCA Credit for Fiscal Year 2012 ($0.00857) $0.00000 $0.00000
Net Energy Charge $0.08093 $0.07540 $0.06450
Net Reduction % -9.6% -6.8% -14.5%
Kwh for FY12 19,109,226 19,109,226 19,109,226
Charges at current rates $1,710,275.73 $1,440,835.64 $1,232,545.08
PCA Credit ($163,766.07) $0.00 $0.00
Total Energy charges $1,546,509.66 $1,440,835.64 $1,232,545.08
Demand Charges $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Energy & Demand Charges $1,546,509.66 $1,440,835.64 $1,232,545.08
% Change
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($163,766.07) ($105,674.02) ($208,290.56)
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Sample 8 Rates as of Rates as of Proposed Rate
6/30/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2013
Primary $0.08950 $0.07540 $0.06450
Rate Change % -15.8% -14.5%
PCA Credit for Fiscal Year 2012 ($0.00857) $0.00000 $0.00000
Net Energy Charge $0.08093 $0.07540 $0.06450
Net Reduction % -9.6% -6.8% -14.5%
Demand Rate $11.25 $11.25 $11.25
Net Reduction % 0.0% 0.0%
FY12 Kwh's (Energy) 2,512,440 2,512,440 2,512,440
FY12 Kw (Demand) 5,353.4 5,353.4 5,353.4
Charges at current rates $224,863.38 $189,437.98 $162,052.38
PCA Credit ($21,531.61) $0.00 $0.00
Total Energy charges $203,331.77 $189,437.98 $162,052.38
Demand Charges $60,225.30 $60,225.30 $60,225.30
Total Energy & Demand Charges $263,557.07 $249,663.28 $222,277.68
% Change
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($21,531.61) ($13,893.79) ($27,385.60)
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Sample 9 Rates as of Rates as of Proposed Rate
6/30/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2013
Large Commercial (C5) Single Phase $0.09150 $0.07580 $0.06470
Rate Change % -17.2% -14.6%
PCA Credit for Fiscal Year 2012 ($0.00857) $0.00000 $0.00000
Net Energy Charge $0.08293 $0.07580 $0.06470
Net Reduction % -9.4% -8.6% -14.6%
Demand Rate $15.70 $15.70 $13.90
Net Reduction % 0.0% -11.5%
FY12 Kwh's (Energy) 2,431,840 2,431,840 2,431,840
FY12 Kw (Demand) 6,125.8 6,125.8 6,125.8
Charges at current rates $222,513.36 $184,333.47 $157,340.05
PCA Credit ($20,840.87) $0.00 $0.00
Total Energy charges $201,672.49 $184,333.47 $157,340.05
Demand Charges $96,175.06 $96,175.06 $85,148.62
Total Energy & Demand Charges $297,847.55 $280,508.53 $242,488.67
% Change
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($20,840.87) ($17,339.02) ($38,019.86)
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Sample 10 Rates as of Rates as of Proposed Rate
6/30/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2013
Medium Commercial (C2) Single Phase $0.09150 $0.07580 $0.06470
Rate Change % -17.2% -14.6%
PCA Credit for Fiscal Year 2012 ($0.00857) $0.00000 $0.00000
Net Energy Charge $0.08293 $0.07580 $0.06470
Net Reduction % -9.4% -8.6% -14.6%
Demand Rate $15.70 $15.70 $13.95
Net Reduction % 0.0% -11.1%
FY12 Kwh's (Energy) 32,732 32,732 32,732
FY12 Kw (Demand) 182.2 182.2 182.2
Charges at current rates $2,994.98 $2,481.09 $2,117.76
PCA Credit ($280.51) $0.00 $0.00
Total Energy charges $2,714.46 $2,481.09 $2,117.76
Demand Charges $2,860.54 $2,860.54 $2,541.69
Total Energy & Demand Charges $5,575.00 $5,341.63 $4,659.45
% Change
PCA Credit/Rate Reduction ($280.51) ($233.38) ($682.18)
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City of Dover
Comparison of Tax Increase to Electric Rate Increase
(Electric Rate increase reflective of Energy only; no demand, power factor
or customer charges as included in total bill; PCA credit is included)
Property Tax Rate Energy Rate
Rate Increase - one cent $0.0100 $0.0100
Additional Revenue $311,676.58 $7,099,727.34
% Increase 3.0% 7.9%
Rate Increase for $3.4 Million $0.1090 $0.0048
Additional Revenue $3,397,274.72 $3,407,869.12
% Increase 32.3% 3.6%
Current PCA Credit ($0.00857)
Analysis by Customer for $3.4 Million in Revenue - Energy only:
Property Taxes Electric Energy
Transmission
DAFB Exempt $333,015.22
Kraft Foods $21,326.18 $211,574.36
Proctor & Gamble $12,838.02 $69,678.39
Primary Sample
Playtex Manufacturing $12,377.39 $42,335.54
Dover Downs $89,407.90 $126,511.23
Target $10,109.42 $7,433.86
Large Commercial Sample
Sheraton Dover Hotel $13,141.04 $12,585.02
J C Penney $8,361.61 $8,972.43
Boscov's $11,677.39 $12,123.65
Sears $9,674.08 $7,455.36
Lowes $12,366.92 $12,498.43
Residential Sample
Residential #1 $238.60 $88.58
Residential #2 $54.61 $39.57
Residential #3 $165.79 $69.52
Residential #4 $351.74 $68.29
Residential #5 $249.28 $124.28
Residential #6 $258.77 $75.47
Residential #7 $197.51 $98.74
Residential #8 $166.88 $36.00
Residential #9 $179.20 $56.38
Residential #10 $61.15 $83.19
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TRANSMISSION
DAFB - 69,378,170 Residential #1 218,900 18,454
Charges including rate increase $0.00 $5,809,034.17 Charges including rate increase $978.05 $2,606.26
Charges at current rates $0.00 $6,070,589.88 Charges at current rates $739.44 $2,675.83
PCA Credit N/A ($594,570.92) PCA Credit N/A ($158.15)
Total Due $0.00 $5,476,018.96 Total Due $739.44 $2,517.68
Revenue Increase $0.00 $333,015.22 Revenue Increase $238.60 $88.58
Kraft Foods 19,565,300 44,077,991 Residential #2 50,100 8,244
Charges including rate increase $87,417.76 $3,690,650.19 Charges including rate increase $223.85 $1,164.30
Charges at current rates $66,091.58 $3,856,824.21 Charges at current rates $169.24 $1,195.38
PCA Credit N/A ($377,748.38) PCA Credit N/A ($70.65)
Total Due $66,091.58 $3,479,075.83 Total Due $169.24 $1,124.73
Revenue Increase $21,326.18 $211,574.36 Revenue Increase $54.61 $39.57
Proctor & Gamble 11,778,000 14,516,331 Residential #3 152,100 14,484
Charges including rate increase $52,624.10 $1,215,452.39 Charges including rate increase $679.58 $2,045.58
Charges at current rates $39,786.08 $1,270,178.96 Charges at current rates $513.79 $2,100.18
PCA Credit N/A ($124,404.96) PCA Credit N/A ($124.13)
Total Due $39,786.08 $1,145,774.01 Total Due $513.79 $1,976.05
Revenue Increase $12,838.02 $69,678.39 Revenue Increase $165.79 $69.52
PRIMARY
Playtex Manufacturing 11,355,400 8,819,904 Residential #4 322,700 14,227
Charges including rate increase $50,735.93 $756,130.37 Charges including rate increase $1,441.82 $2,009.28
Charges at current rates $38,358.54 $789,381.41 Charges at current rates $1,090.08 $2,062.92
PCA Credit N/A ($75,586.58) PCA Credit N/A ($121.93)
Total Due $38,358.54 $713,794.83 Total Due $1,090.08 $1,940.99
Revenue Increase $12,377.39 $42,335.54 Revenue Increase $351.74 $68.29
Dover Downs 82,025,600 26,356,506 Residential #5 228,700 25,891
Charges including rate increase $366,490.38 $2,259,543.26 Charges including rate increase $1,021.83 $3,656.59
Charges at current rates $277,082.48 $2,358,907.29 Charges at current rates $772.55 $3,754.20
PCA Credit N/A ($225,875.26) PCA Credit N/A ($221.89)
Total Due $277,082.48 $2,133,032.03 Total Due $772.55 $3,532.31
Revenue Increase $89,407.90 $126,511.23 Revenue Increase $249.28 $124.28
Target 9,274,700 1,548,720 Residential #6 237,400 15,723
Charges including rate increase $41,439.36 $132,771.77 Charges including rate increase $1,060.70 $2,220.56
Charges at current rates $31,329.94 $138,610.44 Charges at current rates $801.94 $2,279.84
PCA Credit N/A (13,272.53) PCA Credit N/A ($134.75)
Total Due $31,329.94 $125,337.91 Total Due $801.94 $2,145.09
Revenue Increase $10,109.42 $7,433.86 Revenue Increase $258.77 $75.47
LARGE COMMERCIAL Residential #7 181,200 20,571
Sheraton Dover Hotel 12,056,000 2,621,880 Charges including rate increase $809.60 $2,905.24
Charges including rate increase $53,866.21 $230,017.53
Charges at current rates $612.09 $2,982.80
Charges at current rates $40,725.17 $239,902.02 PCA Credit N/A ($176.29)
PCA Credit N/A (22,469.51) Total Due $612.09 $2,806.50
Total Due $40,725.17 $217,432.51
Revenue Increase $197.51 $98.74
Revenue Increase $13,141.04 $12,585.02
J C Penney 7,671,200 1,869,256 Residential #8 153,100 7,501
Charges including rate increase $34,274.92 $163,989.83 Charges including rate increase $684.05 $1,059.37
Charges at current rates $25,913.31 $171,036.92 Charges at current rates $517.17 $1,087.65
PCA Credit N/A (16,019.52) PCA Credit N/A ($64.28)
Total Due $25,913.31 $155,017.40 Total Due $517.17 $1,023.36
Revenue Increase $8,361.61 $8,972.43 Revenue Increase $166.88 $36.00
Boscov's 10,713,200 2,525,760 Residential #9 164,400 11,745
Charges including rate increase $47,866.58 $221,584.92 Charges including rate increase $734.54 $1,658.75
Charges at current rates $36,189.19 $231,107.04 Charges at current rates $555.34 $1,703.03
PCA Credit N/A (21,645.76) PCA Credit N/A ($100.65)
Total Due $36,189.19 $209,461.28 Total Due $555.34 $1,602.37
Revenue Increase $11,677.39 $12,123.65 Revenue Increase $179.20 $56.38
Sears 8,875,300 1,553,200 Residential #10 56,100 17,332
Charges including rate increase $39,654.84 $136,262.24 Charges including rate increase $250.65 $2,447.80
Charges at current rates $29,980.76 $142,117.80 Charges at current rates $189.51 $2,513.14
PCA Credit N/A (13,310.92) PCA Credit N/A ($148.54)
Total Due $29,980.76 $128,806.88 Total Due $189.51 $2,364.60
Revenue Increase $9,674.08 $7,455.36 Revenue Increase $61.15 $83.19
Lowes 11,345,800 2,603,840
Charges including rate increase $50,693.03 $228,434.88
Charges at current rates $38,326.11 $238,251.36
PCA Credit N/A (22,314.91)
Total Due $38,326.11 $215,936.45
Revenue Increase $12,366.92 $12,498.43
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EXHIBIT #8
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
Dover Police Department
FY14 Police Vehicle, Equipment & Installation Costs
Item Cost Totals Remarks
Patrol Vehcile
2014 Dodge Charger Police Interceptor $ 23,500.00
base rate $ 22,965.00
Vinyl seats 150.00
Driver’s spot light 200.00
Inop rear doors 25.00
Full size spare 160.00
Additional Vehicle Options
Setina Partition 725.00 *
Prisoner Seat and Pan 795.00 *
Vehcile Equipment & Installation 18,790.00
Lights (unmarked) 1,600.00 *
Lights (marked) 2,500.00
Siren/speakers 750.00
Marking 600.00
Hot Dog (K9 vehicle) 500.00 *
Hot Dog installation 50.00 *
* not included in totals
K9 Cage 1,500.00 *
Cage installation 350.00 *
Installation (lights & equipment) 550.00
800 MHZ radio 3,500.00
HubData911 computer & in-car camera system 10,500.00
Wireless printer 390.00
Additional Accessories: 852.00
Shotgun Rack Mount 245.00
Security Screen/Partition (379) or Partition only (47 479.00
First Aid Kit 39.00
Fire Extinguisher 29.00
Broom 15.00
Latent Kit 45.00
Total Cost $ 43,142.00
Staff/CI Vehcile
2014 Ford Fusion 24,000.00
Vehcile Equipment & Installation 500.00
Lights 150.00
Siren/speaker 200.00
installation 150.00
Total Cost $ 24,500.00
Police Motorcycle
2014 Harley Davidson FLHP Police Motorcycle 19,400.00
Vehcile Equipment & Installation 10,450.00
Lights 1,500.00
Siren/speakers 400.00
Marking 350.00
Installation (lights & equipment) 300.00
800 MHZ radio 3,500.00
Mobile computer (Panasonic Toughbook) 4,100.00
Wireless printer 300.00
Total Cost $ 29,850.00
as of: 5/30/13
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Dover Police Department
FY14 Police Officer Payroll Costs
Item Breakout Totals Remarks
Salary $61,028.39 based on FY14 budget
Base salary $52,700.00
Overtime 6,845.75
Shift Differential 1,482.64
Benefits 26,375.27
Social Security/Medicare 4,600.00
Health Insurance 6,319.36 employee (PPO)
Life Insurance 98.02
Retirement 8,179.04
Worker's Compensation 2,408.18
Disability & AD&D 146.17
Vision Insurance 39.60
OPEB 4,584.90
Total Salary + Benefits $87,403.66
Training, Uniforms, Equipment & Ammo 10,892.50 details at 2nd tab
Patrol Vehicle, Equipment & Installation 43,142.00 details at 3rd tab
Total Cost Per Officer $141,438.16
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Dover Police Department
FY12 Police Officer Uniforms & Equipment Costs
Qty Unit Extended
Item Issd Cost Cost Remarks
Training Cost Training (acct 30-28)
DE State Police Academy Tuition 1 $1,100.00 $1,100.00
Uniform Items (priced for average male uniform) Uniforms (acct 20-29)
Ballistic vest 1 680.00 680.00
Class A jacket 1 350.00 350.00
Class A pants 1 84.50 84.50
Gore-Tex jacket w/liner 1 267.50 267.50
Hat badge (silver) 1 26.00 26.00
Hat, crushed style 1 60.00 60.00
Metal insignia - silver DPDs 1 6.00 6.00
Metal insignia - silver name pin 2 7.00 14.00
Patches 10 4.50 45.00
Raincoat 1 150.00 150.00
Shirt badge 2 110.00 220.00
Shoes 1 175.00 175.00
Sliding dee/suicide strap 1 35.00 35.00
Tie 1 12.00 12.00
Tie bar 1 10.00 10.00
Uniform pants (summer) 3 84.50 253.50
Uniform pants (winter) 3 84.50 253.50
Uniform shirt (summer-short sleeve) 3 80.50 241.50
Uniform shirt (winter-long sleeve) 3 74.50 223.50
Wallet badge 1 50.00 50.00
Whistle & chain 1 12.00 12.00
Uniform Items Subtotal $3,169.00
Duty Belt Equipment Program Supplies (acct 20-26)
Baton, expandable 1 100.00 100.00
Baton holder 1 20.00 20.00
Chemical spray case 1 16.50 16.50
Chemical spray (Kap-Stun) 1 12.00 12.00
CPR Case 1 17.00 17.00
Duty bag (deluxe) 1 25.00 25.00
Duty belt (smooth leather) 1 32.00 32.00
Glock 22 Pistol/27 1 465.00 465.00
Glock ammo clip - magazine holder 1 22.00 22.00
Glock holster 1 120.00 120.00
Handcuff case (double) 1 27.00 27.00
Handcuffs 2 35.00 70.00
Radio swivel case/holder 1 100.00 100.00
Radio, 800 MHz portable 1 3,500.00 3,500.00
Stinger flashlight 1 75.00 75.00
Stinger flashlight holder 1 22.00 22.00
Taser / holster 1 1,000.00 1,000.00
Duty Belt Equipment Subtotal $5,623.50
Ammunition $1,000.00 Program Supplies (acct 20-26)
Police Academy qualificatioin 1000 pistol and 200 shotgun rounds
Department requirements indoor & outdoor range qualifications scheduled semi-annually
Grand Total $10,892.50 *
as of: 5/30/13
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EXHIBIT #9
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
EXHIBIT #9
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
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EXHIBIT #10
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
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EXHIBIT #11
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
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EXHIBIT #12
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
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EXHIBIT #13
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
Ambulance Service for
Robbins Hose Fire District
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Growth; Since 2002
7000 6599
6259
5802 6114
6000
5496
4925
5000
4460 4518
3860 4002 4092
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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Continued Growth and
Outside Coverage
9000
7741
8000
6969 7148 1142
7000
855 889
6000
5000
6114 6259 6599 Outside Jurisdiction
4000
Responded by Dover
3000
2000
1000
0
2010 2011 2012
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Ambulance Departments - 2012 Totals
Department Yearly Totals
American Legion (Smyrna) 3,109
Bowers 373
Camden 2,508
Carlisle 2,785
Cheswold 1,743
Dover 6,599
Dover AFB 127
Felton 1,245
Frederica 461
Harrington 1,904
Hartly 766
Leipsic 302
Magnolia 966
Marydel 487
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• Total # of dispatched calls to Dover serviced
by outside agencies for 2012 is 1,142; 95 of
them were for “stand by” at Dover Downs
(1,047) subtract the scratches.*
• Total # of dispatched calls serviced by Prime
Care for Dover in 2012 is 6,599 bringing total
calls for Dover to 7,741
• Total # of calls Dover was dispatched to other
districts in 2012 is 95
* A call is listed as a scratch when more than one ambulance service responds
to the same call. On multiple occasions we had 2-3 ambulances responding.
Obviously only one hauled the victim away so the others were “scratches” - In
the documentation provided by 911 there was no way of knowing which
company did not fulfill the calls. In rare occasions multiple ambulances would
be used such as for MVC’s (motor vehicle collisions)
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PRIMECARE CONTRACT
• One ambulance 24/7
• Another ambulance 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
• Our current contract with Primecare expires on March 31,
2015
(Previous contracts with the City date back to 2003)
• By having Primecare housed out of Dover it significantly
reduces response times to our constituents
• Provides first ambulance at no cost – 2nd ambulance is
charged at $19, 466 month
• Due to time involved with the city they have familiarity
which also reduces times
• Now have a bariatric unit housed in Dover
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AGENCY Dispatched Stand Duplicate Real Dover $25 per
By Response Number Responses response
American 79 14 17 48 1 $1,175
Legion
(Smyrna)
Bowers 14 5 1 8 1 $175
Camden 403 5 62 336 42 $7,350
Carlisle 2 0 0 2 3 $50
Cheswold 416 5 52 359 20 $8,475
Dagsboro 34 7 3 24 0 $600
Felton 16 1 6 9 0 $225
Frederica 1 0 0 1 0 $25
Harrington 2 0 0 2 0 $50
Hartly 94 46 14 34 1 $850
Leipsic 55 11 16 28 21 $700
Magnolia 45 1 22 22 5 $550
Marydel 15 4 4 7 1 $175
Total Calls 1,142 99 197 880 95 $22,000
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CAMDEN AMBULANCE
• Dispatched 403
• Of those 403 – 5 were “stand by” at Dover Downs or another
business
(403-5=398)
• 62 of those 398 were duplicated responses and/or scratches.
(398-62=336)
• 336 calls in 2012 Dover also responded to your district a total of 42
times
• Total: 294 calls x $25 call = $7,350
• Now if we give 50% of the calls the benefit of the doubt that your
agency was the one that completed the call that would be adding
on 31 calls bringing your total to 325 calls.
• 325 x $25 a call = $8,125
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CHESWOLD AMBULANCE
• Dispatched 416
• Of those 416 – 5 were “stand by” at Dover Downs or another
business
(416-5=411)
• 52 of those 411 were duplicated responses and/or scratches.
(411-52=359)
• 359 calls in 2012 Dover also responded to your district a total of 20
times
• Total: 339 calls x $25 call = $8,475
• Now if we give 50% of the calls the benefit of the doubt that your
agency was the one that completed the call that would be adding
on 26 calls bringing your total to 365 calls.
• 365 x $25 a call = $9,125
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YTD 2013 Stats
• Total # of calls Dover has responded to so far
this year – 2,598
Districts 2013 YTD Number of times
Dispatched responded to Dover
Dover 2,598
Camden 1121 168*
Cheswold 612 155*
In the Robbins Hose Fire District - January 1-May 31, 2013
Camden has responded to 168
Cheswold has responded to155
These numbers reflect almost identical to the same number of assists from
neighboring jurisdiction from the 2012 calendar year data that was
analyzed
(*These are “raw” numbers scratches and duplicates have not been subtracted)
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Why make the donation?
• There is no set timeframe where the influx in calls
is, making it so that additional coverage would
not be beneficial since we are only utilizing the
current 2nd ambulance 28% of the time
• By donating funds to Camden and Cheswold it
maintains good neighbors
• Compensates for time out of their district
• To add additional coverage it would cost the city
approximately $100,000 – donation to the two
entities that cover Dover totals $17, 250
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EXHIBIT #14
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
City of Dover
Budget Meeting
June 5, 2013
General Fund Budget & Forecast EXHIBIT #14
Water/Wastewater Fund Budget & Forecast
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
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General Fund – As presented May 29, 2013
3
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Policy Compliance – Sensitivity Analysis
4
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Scenario Options – Five Year Horizon – FY14 thru FY18
5
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Scenario 1 – FY14 Only
6
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Policy Compliance – Scenario 1 – FY14 Only
7
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Scenario 2 – Five Year Horizon – FY14 thru FY18
8
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Policy Compliance – Five Year Horizon – FY14 thru FY18
9
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Water/Wastewater Fund
10
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Water with Calpine (Revenue only)
11
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Wastewater with Calpine (Revenue only)
12
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FY16 Forecast - Wastewater Rate Change
• In City
o From $2.65 to $2.86 or $.21 (5,000 gal customer = $1.05)
• Out of City
o From $3.98 to $4.30 or $.32 (5,000 gal customer = $1.60)
13
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Electric Fund
14
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Electric Capital Investment Plan
• Meter Replacements with smart meters $150,000
• Increases the transfers to the Improvement &
Extension Fund
• All adjustments will be included in the budget
ordinance
15
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EXHIBIT #15
2013 Budget Review
Special Council Meeting of 05/29/13
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on June 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Bonar
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, Mrs. Williams,
Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Slavin were absent.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Townshend, Fire
Chief West, Mr. Koenig, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey was also
present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Leary declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Ms. Felicia Dorman, 114 Thames Drive, Dover, Delaware, stated that she had written to the Police
Department on May 8, 2013 regarding what she deemed to be a racial stop on May 3, 2013. She
stated that she did not receive a response to her letter and twelve (12) days later, when she arrived
home, all of her vehicles had been towed. Ms. Dorman advised members that the vehicles were said
to be abandoned with dirt and debris around them and she was provided no notice prior to them
being towed. She stated that she had taken pictures of her Mercedes on Saturday, May 18, 2013 and
the pictures showed that the vehicles were not surrounded by debris.
Ms. Dorman stated that she had spoken with several people at the City of Dover, sent a letter to the
Mayor’s Office, and had spoken with the Chief and his staff members. She indicated that the Chief
and his staff responded rudely. Ms. Dorman cited violations of 21 Del. C 4402 (b) and 4402 (d).
Ms. Dorman stated that she is a single mother with one (1) income, she is financially devastated,
and she needs her cars back. She also provided her correspondence to Mayor Carey and photos of
the vehicles in question (Exhibit #1).
The invocation was given by Mr. Herb Konowitz, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously
carried.
Council President Bonar noted that Item #6 - Board of Assessment Appeals Exemption Report -
May 21, 2013, 1.H.1 Dover Interfaith Mission For Housing, 1151 Walker Road should be
1155 Walker Road.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - COUNCIL RETREAT OF MARCH 22, 2013
The Minutes of the Council Retreat of March 22, 2013 were unanimously approved by motion
of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and bore the written approval of Mayor Carey.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2013 PAGE 2
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 6, 2013
The Minutes of the Special Council meeting of May 6, 2013 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and bore the written approval of
Mayor Carey.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 28, 2013
The Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of May 28, 2013 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and bore the written approval of
Mayor Carey.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 28, 2013
The Minutes of the Special Council meeting of May 28, 2013 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and bore the written approval of
Mayor Carey.
PROCLAMATION - FLAG DAY AND FLAG WEEK
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, the first official flag of the United States was adopted by the Second Constitutional
Congress on June 14, 1777 and on August 3, 1949, Congress designated June 14th of each year as
“National Flag Day” and requested that the President issue an annual proclamation calling for its
observance; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 1966 Congress requested that the President designate the week in which
June 14th occurs as “National Flag Week” and call upon citizens to display the flag during that week;
and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 1982, the National Flag Day Foundation was chartered to conduct
educational programs and to encourage all Americans to pause for the Pledge of Allegiance on Flag
Day; and
WHEREAS, Flag Day celebrates our nation’s symbol of unity, devotion to freedom, and the equal
rights of all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE do hereby proclaim June 14, 2013 as FLAG DAY and the week of June 8-14, 2013
as FLAG WEEK in the City of Dover and urge all residents to pause for the Pledge of Allegiance
in honor of the Flag of the United States of America and to proudly display the flag in recognition
of the beacon of hope that it has become for our country and for people all over the world.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2013-17 AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING
SERVICES
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2013-17. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and, by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes (Dixon, Lynn, Perza,
Williams, Hare, Hutchison, and Bonar), and two (2) absent (Anderson and Slavin) the
Resolution was adopted, as follows:
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2013 PAGE 3
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
WHEREAS, the City of Dover's investment policy includes the investment of funds up to $100,000
per banking institution, investments in the State of Delaware Investment Pool, and the purchase and
sale of U.S. Treasury and agency securities; and
WHEREAS, the banking institutions, brokerage firms, trust companies, and other various financial
institutions require an Authorizing Resolution for the opening of accounts, and for purchasing,
selling, transferring, assigning, and handling securities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, that the
Controller/Treasurer, Assistant Finance Director, and Assistant Treasurers are hereby authorized to
open accounts with banking institutions and purchase, sell, transfer, assign, and handle securities and
that they are authorized to sign all related forms;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transactions in these accounts be carried out with any one
signature; and
That the following are the office holders authorized for these purposes, until further notice:
Donna S. Mitchell - Controller/Treasurer
Margaret Teal - Assistant Finance Director
Traci A. McDowell - Assistant Treasurer
Denise L. Devine - Assistant Treasurer
ADOPTED: JUNE 10, 2013
PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND BUDGET
A public hearing on the Electric Revenue Fund Budget is required for compliance with Section 505
of the 1993 Electric Revenue Refunding Bond Issue (Refunding 1985 Electric Revenue Bond) prior
to adoption of the budget. Notice of the public hearing was properly advertised for this time and
place.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that the proposed Electric Fund budget
for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 was included in the draft budget
presented to City Council during the Special Council Meeting (Budget Review) held on May 29 and
June 5, 2013. She advised members that the Electric Revenue Fund budget totaled $9.138M.
Council President Bonar declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak during the public hearing, Council President Bonar declared the public hearing closed.
No further action was taken. Council President Bonar noted that the First Reading of the Budget
Ordinances would take place during the latter part of the meeting and that the Final Reading and
adoption of the Ordinances are scheduled for the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2013.
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VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE - PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 92 ORCHARD AVENUE, OWNED BY JUAN M. CALLAZO (EMERGENCY CASE)
During their Regular Meeting of May 28, 2013, City Council considered this matter and deferred it
for two (2) weeks to provide the property owner and city staff the opportunity to resolve the issues.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning, Community Development, and Recreation,
advised members that the dangerous building had been demolished by the property owner and that
staff would continue to monitor the debris removal.
Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of staff’s recommendation (report), seconded by Mr. Dixon
and carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Dixon, Lynn, Williams, Hare, Hutchison, and
Bonar), one (1) no (Perza), and two (2) absent (Anderson and Slavin).
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS EXEMPTION REPORT - MAY 21, 2013
The Board of Assessment Appeals met on May 21, 2013 with Chairman Garfinkel presiding.
EXEMPTIONS
Westfield Maintenance Corporation (Location: 2.65 AC Arbor Dr. and 1.96 AC Arbor Dr.)
Background and Analysis
These parcels fall under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8110 Civic organizations owning parkland.
These properties are exempt from Kent County Tax.
Exemption Request - ED05-067.17-04-67.00 - $202,000
Exemption Request - ED05-067.17-04-69.00 - $ 80,000
Total Exemption Request $282,000
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
Ms. Hagan, Secretary and Ms. Kaza, Treasurer were present for the hearing. Ms. Hagan explained
to the board that the Westfield Maintenance Corp. has been in existence for 20 years, has always paid
the taxes and maintained the open spaces, which includes two ponds.
The neighborhood consists of only 60 homes, which does not leave a lot of money to maintain the
open spaces. Ms. Kaza also reiterated that the neighborhood is well maintained and that the grass
cutting expense does put a lot of strain on the organization.
Mr. Burns pointed at a parcel on the GIS map provided and asked if this piece of land also belonged
to Westfield Maintenance Corp.
Ms. Hagan and Ms. Kaza explained to the board that that piece of land is conservation land owned
by the City of Dover, and therefore is not maintained by the Homeowners Association.
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Chairman Garfinkel asked for the City's recommendation, at which time Cheryl Russell, City
Assessor told the board that the City's recommendation is to approve the exemption as these parcels
fall under Statute 9 De. C. §8110 Civic organizations owning parkland.
Chairman Garfinkel closed the hearing and opened for deliberations.
Mr. Burns was concerned that the HOA was not fully aware about their boundaries.
Ms. Kaza and Ms. Hagan assured that they are aware where their property ends and the City's
property start.
Ms. Burns made the motion to approve the request for exemption based on the State Statute, which
was seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
Chairman Garfinkel explained to the applicant, that the City Council was the final decision and that
a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to them.
Four Seasons Homeowners Association (Location: Open Spaces - Four Seasons)
Background and Analysis
These parcels fall under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8110 Civic organizations owning parkland.
These exemptions are being requested for previous years as well. (2010 - 2012 and future years)
Exemption Request - ED05-067.19-04-46.00 - $ 12,500
Exemption Request - ED05-067.19-04-44.00 - $ 6,800
Exemption Request - ED05-067.19-04-47.00 - $ 3,800
Exemption Request - ED05-067.19-04-45.00 - $ 36,000
Exemption Request - ED05-067.19-04-48.00 - $ 4,200
Exemption Request - ED05-067.19-04-53.00 - $ 1,600
Exemption Request - ED05-067.19-04-54.00 - $120,100
Total Exemption Request $185,000
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
Ms. Jenkins, President of the Homeowners Association and Ms. Johnson, Vice President of the
Homeowner Association were present for the hearing.
Ms. Jenkins told the board that the Homeowners Association has been in place for one year and
asked that the past taxes for the open spaces be waived.
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Mr. Burns asked how many buildable lots were still available in the development and how
financially viable the association was, because the association is not getting any money from the
vacant lots. He also wanted to make sure that the open spaces are not buildable lots.
Ms. Jenkins assured him that the open spaces were not buildable lots and that the Homeowner
Association maintains these open spaces.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor what the City's recommendation was.
The Assessor recommended that the request for exemption be approved as it falls under State Statute
9 Del. C. §8110 Civic organizations owning parkland.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor if the city also agrees to exempt the requested prior years
at which time the Assessor told the board that the City will also exempt prior year's taxes.
Mr. Welsh made the motion to approve the exemption, which was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion
carried 3-0.
Chairman Garfinkel explained to the applicant, that the City Council was the final decision and that
a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to them.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
The Meadows Homeowners Association (Location: Open Spaces McKee Road)
Background and Analysis
This parcel falls under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8110 Civic organizations owning parkland.
Exemption Request - $126,600
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
Mr. Keitel, Treasurer for the Homeowner Association was present for the hearing.
He told the board that the association has been in place since 1980 and that they maintain the open
spaces in the neighborhood. He explained that the association was not aware that the open spaces
could be exempt from property tax until recently.
Mr. Burns went over the GIS map provided by the Assessor's Office and pointed at that a piece of
land which does not belong to the association, making sure it is not maintained by the homeowners
association.
Chairman Garfinkel closed the hearing and opened for deliberations.
Mr. Burns made the motion to accept the request based on State Statue and Assessor's
Recommendation. Mr. Welsh seconded the request. Motion carried 3-0.
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Chairman Garfinkel explained to the applicant, that the City Council was the final decision and that
a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to them.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
Wesley College (Location: 34 S State Street - ED05-077.05-04-22.00)
Background and Analysis
This parcel falls under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8105. Property is not exempt from Kent County
Taxes as of this date.
Exemption Request - $385,100
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
Ms. Gardel, Administrative Assistant to the VP of Finance and HR represented the college. She
explained to the board that the school has the 501 (C) 3 tax exempt status and that the property is
home to the College President. She went on to say that the property was not only used as a home but
also for Wesley College purposes.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor what the City's recommendation is, at which time
Ms. Russell told the board that the city recommended the application for exemption be approved as
the parcel falls under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8105.
Mr. Burns asked Ms. Gardel if the College President has any other offices other than the office
located at his residence.
According to Ms. Gardel the president does have another office on North State Street, which is used
as his primary office.
Mr. Burns asked why the property had been taxed until now, at which time Ms. Gardel explained that
she started working for the college last year and was surprised when she received a tax bill for the
properties at which time she looked into filing for the exemption.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Deputy City Solicitor if the residence would still fall under the state
statute if it were only used for residential proposes.
Mr. Pepper explained that even though this was a hypothetical question, that in most cases such
residence are used for college functions and that in his opinion the residence of the president seems
to be used for educational purposes.
Chairman Garfinkel closed the hearing and opened for deliberations.
Mr. Burns made the motion to accept the application for exemption based on the testimony heard
and the State Statute, which was seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
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Chairman Garfinkel explained to the applicant, that the City Council was the final decision and that
a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to them.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
Wesley College (Location: 308 N Queen Street - ED05-067.20-01-77.00)
Background and Analysis
This parcel falls under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8105. Property is not exempt from Kent County
Taxes as of this date. This property was previously the Little School.
Exemption Request - $430,900
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
Ms. Gardel explained that this property houses the athletic staff for the college, such as football
coaches.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the city's recommendation was, at which time the Assessor told the
board that the City recommends approval.
Chairman Garfinkel closed the hearing and opened deliberations.
Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the request for exemption based on State code and the Cities
recommendation, which was seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
Chairman Garfinkel explained to the applicant, that the City Council was the final decision and that
a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to them.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
Wesley College (Location: Land - 308 N Queen Street - ED05-067.20-01-79.00)
Background and Analysis
This parcel falls under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8105. Property is not exempt from Kent County
Taxes as of this date. This property was previously the Little School playground area.
Exemption Request - $90,300
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
Ms. Gardell told the board that this property used to be a playground which has since been removed
and is now used for athletics as it is connected to 308 N. Queen St.
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The Assessor's recommendation is for approval of the exemption.
Chairman Garfinkel closed the hearing and opened deliberations.
Mr. Welsh made the motion to approve the petition for exemption. Motion carried 3-0.
Chairman Garfinkel explained to the applicant, that the City Council was the final decision and that
a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to them.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
Milford Housing Development Corporation (Location: 1361-1383 Walker Road -
ED05-067.17-04-47.00 and 1357 Rear Walker Road - ED05-067.18-01-66.01)
Background and Analysis
This parcel falls under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8105. Property is exempt from Kent County Taxes
as of April 2013.
EXEMPTION REQUEST
$464,300
$515,900
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
Mr. Huxtable, Vice President was present for the hearing. He explained to the board that the
organization has the 501(c) 3 status and provides housing for low income families. Mr. Huxtable
provided the board members with a copy of the organizations "Report to the Community". He told
the board that his organization provides a variety of housing opportunities and programs. These
properties are used strictly as low income rental apartments which fall under the organization’s
mission, which is to provide affordable housing opportunities. Mr. Huxtable mentioned that his
organization is looking into purchasing the property behind the two parcels they are seeking the
exemption for and to redevelop the entire parcel.
Mr. Burns asked how many low income rental units the organization owns in the State of Delaware.
Mr. Huxtable told the board that they currently own 318 units. He explained that the company started
approximately 30 years ago and that they just recently decided to acquire more properties.
Mr. Burns asked if they have received exemption for other municipalities.
Mr. Huxtable explained that they did receive the exemption for the county and other Municipalities
for those projects that they own individually.
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When asked by Mr. Burns who was responsible for the utility bill, Mr. Huxtable told the Board that
the utilities are split between the renter and the company and that this property will be managed by
East Coast Management Company. He explained that once they acquire the other part, one of the
apartments will be used as an office for the management company.
Mr. Burns asked if the management company was a "for profit" company.
Mr. Huxtable told him that they are a "for profit" company and are owned by Milford Housing Corp.
He referred to the back cover of the "Report to the Community".
Chairman Garfinkel pointed to three organizations listed on the back of the report and asked
Mr. Huxtable who these companies were and what their connection to the Milford Housing Corp.
was.
Mr. Huxtable explained that all three companies are owned by the Milford Housing Corp.
Mr. Burns expressed his concern regarding those companies owned by the Milford Housing Corp.
which are not tax exempt and do make a profit. In his opinion this organization is different from the
other nonprofit organizations that have come before the board seeking exemption.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if Milford Housing Corp. buys these projects like the one they are
requesting the exemption for and then gives the jobs out to these other companies.
Mr. Huxtable assured the board that the Milford Housing Corp. does most of the work itself.
Mr. Burns asked the Assessor what her thoughts were, she referred the question to Deputy City
Solicitor Pepper, who also expressed his concern regarding the other companies owned by Milford
Housing Corp., but believes based on the low rents the exemption should probably be granted.
Mr. Welsh asked about the rent that will be charged on the units they are in the process of
purchasing.
Mr. Huxtable assured that the rental units will be for low income families as well and that there will
be units that are also handicap accessible.
Chairman Garfinkel closed the hearing and opened for deliberations.
Mr. Burns states that while the organizations mission is clear, he believes that the ownership of the
other three companies does raise some concern, but because of the recommendation of Legal
Counsel, he was leaning to approve the application for exemption.
Chairman Garfinkel also expressed his concern regarding the three companies owned by Milford
Housing Corp., because these companies are owned by Milford Housing Corp. and do make a profit.
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Mr. Welsh made the motion to accept the request for exemption based on the fact that the company
has the 501(C) 3 Status and has been tax exempt by other municipalities. Mr. Burns seconded the
motion, with the condition that the exemption will be given for one year only, which would make
the organization have to reapply for the exemption again next year. Motion carried 2-1.
Chairman Garfinkel explained to the applicant, that the City Council was the final decision and that
a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to them.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity (Location: 4 Bennington Street - ED05-076.02-01.00)
Background and Analysis
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor's Office. This property is being renovated for
a low-income family to provide an affordable mortgage. Once this property is complete and the
ownership is transferred, the property will be added back to the tax rolls. (As a supplemental billing)
Exemption Request - $167,100
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
Ms. McBride, Executive Director was present for the hearing. She explained that the organization
is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing for low income families. Central
Delaware Habitat for Humanity has housed 16 residences in the last 23 years within the City of
Dover, according to Ms. McBride. The organization purchased the home in February and will sell
the property to the new owner in July/August at which time the property will go back on the City of
Dover tax roll.
Mr. Burns asked what the purchase price was and what the selling price will be.
Ms. McBride explained that the home was purchased under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
in partnership with the City of Dover for approximately $87,000. The organization had
approximately $150,000 in funds to purchase and renovate the home. The selling price will be based
on upgrades and affordability of the home owner. She also told the board that the first floor has been
renovated for wheelchair accessibility, as the new homeowner is disabled.
According to the City Assessor, the home will only be exempt for 3 months, if it sells in August as
stated by Ms. McBride, because the city tax bills go out July 1.
Chairman Garfinkel closed the hearing and opened for deliberations.
Mr. Burns made the motion to accept the City's recommendation to approve the exemption.
Mr. Welsh seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
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Chairman Garfinkel explained to the applicant, that the City Council was the final decision and that
a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to them.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
Bible Church of God Inc. (Location: 1202-1204 White Oak Road - ED05-068.14-03-55.00)
Background and Analysis
An appeal form was submitted to the Assessor's Office. No additional paperwork has been
submitted to the Assessor's Office, other than the Deed to prove property ownership. We are
unaware of the activities at this location. Per our database, there is an active license for "Churches
Public Occupancy".
Kent County records indicate that this property is Exempt from Kent County Taxes.
There is also a vacant parcel of land located behind this property. Kent County also has this small
parcel exempt from Kent County Taxes. It is not mentioned in the exemption request, but it should
be mentioned at this time, in case it was an oversight by the appellant. Paperwork not provided at
this time, but can be discussed if Board of Assessment Appeals so desires.
Exemption Request - $192,300
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
The appellant did not show for their scheduled hearing,
Chairman Garfinkel made the motion to dismiss the petition due to failure of appearance by the
petitioner, which was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 3-0.
Ms. Cheryl Russell, Tax Assessor, advised members that the Board of Assessment Appeals denied
the request for exemption because the applicant failed to appear at the hearing to answer questions
regarding the activity at this property. She stated that the applicant was notified of their hearing
through certified mail, regular mail, and a phone call.
Council President Bonar declared the Appeal Hearing open. With no one present wishing to speak,
the Appeal Hearing was closed.
Mr. Perza moved to uphold the Board’s recommendation that the request for exemption be
denied for failure to appear, seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote
(Anderson and Slavin absent).
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (Location: 1155 Walker Road - ED05-067.18-01-79.00)
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Background and Analysis
This parcel falls under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8105.
Exemption Request - $645,100
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for partial exemption be approved.
Attorney John Terence Jaywork, Member of the board and Mr. Herb Konowitz, Vice Chair, were
present for the hearing.
Mr. Jaywork went over the papers filed with the exempt application. He told the board that the
organization is a nonprofit charitable corporation and has the 501(c) 3 status. He explained that this
property will be used for living quarters and will allow for two to three men to stay in one room.
According to Mr. Jaywork, these are men who are coming off the streets and are trying to get back
into the workforce.
Mr. Konovitz told the board that this project is not considered short term like some of the other
projects the organization has, this project is considered long term where the men may stay up to
three years. The men that will be living in these quarters will have to pay a modest rent, which will
be used for food and upkeep of the property.
The organization did not have the cash to purchase the property, which has just recently been
subdivided; they rely on grants from banks and organizations.
Mr. Burns wanted to make sure that the building is not generating any income at the moment.
Mr. Konovitz assured the board that the building is presently empty and is not generating any
income. He told them that permits will be applied for as soon as the site-plan has been approved,
which should be any day now.
Mr. Burns made motion based on the City's recommendation to accept the petition, which was
seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (Location: 523 Ross Street - ED05-067.16-01-32.00)
Background and Analysis
This parcel falls under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8105.
Exemption Request - $140,300
Recommended Action: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
Attorney John Terence Jaywork, Member of the board and Mr. Herb Konowitz, Vice Chair, were
present for the hearing.
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Mr. Jaywork explained that this property has been converted to accommodate 5 unrelated men and
that they may live there for as long as they want or need to, they too have to pay rent which will then
be used for food and upkeep of the property.
Permits are in process to be submitted and work will begin as soon as possible.
Mr. Welsh made the motion to accept the City's recommendation which was seconded by Mr. Burns.
Motion carried 3-0.
Chairman Garfinkel explained to the applicant, that the City Council was the final decision and that
a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to them.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Board of Assessment Appeals Report, seconded by
Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
MAY 28, 2013
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on May 28, 2013 with Chairman Lynn
presiding.
Downtown Dover Business Improvement District (BID) Budget and Assessment (Tax) Rates
for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
In accordance with Appendix D, Article III, Section 9(f) of the Dover Code, City Council must
adopted a Business Improvement District (BID) budget and assessment every year.
Ms. Cheryl Russell, City Assessor, provided members the FY 2013-2014 proposed budget ordinance
showing BID tax revenue and expenses, as well as the following tax calculation worksheet with
recommended rates:
JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 TOTAL
Aggregate Assessments $38,558,700 $58,290,700 $32,830,900 $129,680,300
Assessment Tax Rate
Per $100 Assessment 0.0634 0.0349 0.0156 ---
Revenue Raised $24,400 $20,300 $5,100 $49,800
% Revenue Raised 49% 41% 10% 100%
Number of Parcels 113 105 42 260
Average Assessment $216 $193 $121 $531
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Ms. Russell noted that the revenue percentages by zone had been calculated in accordance with
Section 9(e) of Appendix D, Article III of the Dover Code and that the amounts were estimated per
the 2010 reassessed values.
Staff recommended approval of the Downtown Dover Business Improvement District (BID) Budget
and Assessment (Tax) Rates for FY 2013-2014 and adoption of the proposed budget ordinance.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, explained that the Dover
Code requires the Downtown Dover Business Improvement District (BID) Budget and Assessment
(Tax) Rates to be approved by City Council on or before the second meeting in June. She
recommended that staff conduct further research to determine why it was initially established this
way prior to any consideration of amending the ordinance to allow adopting the BID budget and
assessment at the same time as the City’s budget. She estimated that a one percent (1%) increase
in BID tax of the total assessed values would equate to approximately $12,900.
Mr. Bonar stated that increasing the BID tax for downtown merchants would allow the Downtown
Dover Partnership (DDP) to become more self-sustaining and provide them a better funding
mechanism.
Mr. Slavin expressed his resistance to the BID tax, explaining his feeling that it was contradictory
to indicate that the City was providing an incentive to businesses in the downtown area by assessing
them an additional tax. It was his feeling that there were other means the City could consider to fund
the DDP instead of taxing the businesses in that district. Mr. Hare stated his concurrence.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation to approve the Downtown Dover
Business Improvement District (BID) - Assessment (Tax) Rate for FY 2013-2014 and approval of
the proposed budget.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin
absent).
Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Loan Guarantee Extension
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, provided information regarding the Downtown Dover
Partnership’s (DDP) recent negotiations for new terms for their PNC Loan. She reminded members
that the original loan provided for interest only payments with a balloon payment due in July 2013,
as presented to members during their meeting on April 14, 2008.
Mr. Lou Colón, Executive Director, Downtown Dover Partnership, advised members that the loan
guarantee extension was for the former Acme property located on South Governors Avenue. He
stated that the extension would be a one (1) year extension of interest only and would reduce the
current debt service payments to approximately $39,000 and the interest rate from approximately 5%
to a little over 3%.
Mr. Shevock noted that the City was guaranteeing the interest on the loan this year and that the
balloon payment would be due next year. He questioned what the City’s liability would be next year
since the interest was guaranteed only for the current year. Responding, Mr. Colón stated that it was
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the intent of the DDP to have the building sold within the year. He indicated that the building would
be marketed for redevelopment and the loan would then be paid in full.
Mrs. Mitchell referred to the details provided to members regarding the new terms, as follows:
1) the Bank has approved an extension of one (1) year on their $1,300,000 loan at interest only until
July 1, 2014; 2) the new rate will be floating at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) + 2.50%
(currently 2.71%); and 3) the rate was a fixed rate at 5.16% - that would show a reduction in annual
interest expense from approximately $67,080 to $35,230 or around $31,850 per year, assuming
LIBOR remains the same [LIBOR is a floating Rate index, but has not moved materially for several
years; however, there are no guarantees as to what LIBOR might be day to day.] It was noted that
the Bank will not extend at interest only again past July 1, 2014 and that the DDP will be requested
to develop a specific plan by that date as to how they plan to handle the obligation.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Colón advised members that if the property were not sold within the
year, the DDP had funds budgeted to cover some debt service. In regard to the balloon payment, he
felt confident that this could be negotiated with the bank; however, he could not guarantee that
would be the case. He confirmed that if the building were not sold and they were unable to negotiate
with the bank, the City’s guarantee would pay the $1.8M. Elaborating, Mrs. Mitchell explained her
understanding that the bank had indicated that if the building were not sold as of July 1, 2014, the
bank would then want interest and principle, noting that the DDP was only paying interest. She
indicated the possibility that enough rent monies would be collected to cover the interest and
principle payments, explaining that this would depend on the interest rate locked in and the amount
of rent monies collected at that time.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison regarding the vendor who would administer EZ-Pass, Mr. Colón stated
that the DDP had first been advised that this would be decided by April 15, 2013, and subsequently
this date was changed to May 15, 2013. He stated that the DDP would be meeting with DelDOT on
Thursday, May 30, 2013 and that although a selection had been made, it had not been made public.
Staff recommended granting the extension of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) loan
guarantee for a period of one (1) year effective July 1, 2013 on the loan between PNC Bank and the
Downtown Dover Partnership.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin
absent).
Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) Municipal Discount Disposal Fee Agreement
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer reminded members that the City of Dover uses the
Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) facility located in Sandtown for the disposal of municipal
solid waste, as well as dry waste generated within the City’s service territory. The City’s current
Municipal Discount Disposal Fee Agreement expires on June 30, 2013. She advised members that
the DSWA has proposed a new agreement and fee schedule as follows:
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Period Base Rate Rebate/Discount Effective Rate
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 $ 85.50/Ton $ 8.00/Ton $ 77.50/Ton
July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 $ 87.00/Ton $ 8.00/Ton $ 79.00/Ton
July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 $ 88.50/Ton $ 8.00/Ton $ 80.50/Ton
Mrs. Mitchell indicated that the tonnage for FY-2014 to be delivered to the Sandtown facility is
estimated at 12,500 tons, which would equate to an estimated cost of $968,000. Staff recommended
that the $8.00 per ton discount be taken on the monthly bill rather than participating in the rebate
program. She stated that the total estimated expenditure for solid waste disposal, including
recycling, in FY-2014 is $1,315,300.
Staff recommended that the City Manager be authorized to sign the DSWA Municipal Discount
Disposal Fee Agreement.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mrs. Mitchell stated that it was her recollection that the discount and
rebate provide the same amount of savings; however, the City would not receive the rebate for a
year. Staff had elected to take the discount in previous years since it reflected current costs and fiscal
year expenses.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager
to sign the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) Municipal Discount Disposal Fee Agreement.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin
absent).
Disposal of Excess Property - 70 Mifflin Road, 299 College Road, and 29 North Kirkwood
Street - Offer from Habitat for Humanity
Members considered a request from Habitat for Humanity for the purchase of City-owned property,
as follows: 70 Mifflin Road for $10,000, 299 College Road for $8,000, and 29 North Kirkwood
Street for $5,000. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning, Community Development, and
Recreation, reminded members that the City acquired the properties at a monition sale due to liens
for demolition expenses. She assured members that these were excess properties as the City had no
use for the property and would be better served by these properties being redeveloped and restored
as taxable properties.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that in accordance with Section 5 - Exceptions to Standard
Method of Disposition, Exception D, of the procedure for Sale and Disposition of Real Property, if,
in the opinion of the Dover City Council, the donation of a parcel of excess land to a non-profit
organization would be in the best interest of the City of Dover, Council then reserves unto itself the
right to make such a donation. In this case, she noted that the Habitat for Humanity had submitted
an offer to purchase the subject properties. She assured members that the sale of these properties to
Habitat for Humanity would be consistent with the goals of the City of Dover 2008 Comprehensive
Plan and the City of Dover 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan to foster home ownership for low and
moderate income households. This would also support the City’s goal and mandate to affirmatively
further fair housing by allowing for location choices for low and moderate income households.
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Mrs. Townshend explained that if the City were to accept the offers from Habitat for Humanity, it
would be necessary for the City to write off a portion of the City’s costs for demolition and the other
charges. Members were provided a summary of the write-offs, based on the offers from Habitat for
Humanity and the lien value, as follows:
Write-Off City’s Assessed
Address Offer Price Lien Amount Amount Land Value
70 Mifflin Road $10,000 $12,175.68 $ 2,175.68 $67,400
29 N. Kirkwood Street $ 5,000 $16,511.12 $11,511.12 $24,200
299 College Road $ 8,000 $17,870.26 $ 9,870.26 $51,700
Mrs. Townshend advised members that if the “Standard Method of Disposition” were followed, the
City could potentially recover all of its costs or make money on the sale over and above the lien
values; however, that would be subject to the marketability of the properties. She noted that when
the City acquired the properties at the monition sale, the City was not outbid by other bidders. In
addition, she explained that by selling to Habitat for Humanity, the City would be assured that the
lots would be developed and occupied by homeowners, and reminded members that homeownership
is important in creating strong communities.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the City Manager’s Office had received two (2) other letters
from persons interested in purchasing 299 College Road; however, the interested parties were not
non-profit organizations and would not be eligible for the Exception D to the “Standard Method of
Disposition.”
Staff recommended that it be determined that the properties are excess properties and that the City
Manager be authorized to negotiate sale prices with Habitat for Humanity that minimize the write-off
amount.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mrs. Townshend stated that the Sale and Disposition of Real Property is
a procedure and is not codified and that the term “donate” is not defined in the procedure. Mr. Lynn
explained his concern that in the absence of a statutory definition, the reasonable meaning would be
applied, and in his opinion “donate” would mean no consideration of monies. As such, he stated his
hesitation in approving the request based on Exception D of the procedure for Sale and Disposition
of Real Property, although he understood the intent of staff’s recommendation in this regard.
Mr. Hare indicated that, in his experience, it was not uncommon for Habitat for Humanity to make
an offer for properties, explaining that not all properties are donated and individuals who purchase
properties from Habitat for Humanity pay a mortgage. He indicated that he would support staff’s
recommendation in regard to 70 Mifflin Road and 29 North Kirkwood Street; however, he felt that
the City should explore the other interests in the property located at 299 College Road.
Regarding the concerns relayed by Mr. Lynn, Mrs. Townshend stated that although there is no clear
answer for the definition of “donate” as it related to this procedure, there had been precedence for
this type of scenario occurring in the past. She reminded members of the infamous “cat house”
(101 Jefferson Court) in which the City invested approximately $75,000 and then sold the property
for approximately half that amount to Habit for Humanity. She noted that this was accomplished
utilizing Exception D of the procedure for Sale and Disposition of Real Property.
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Mr. Roy Sudler, 353 Rita Wilma Road, questioned what the estimated sales price would be for the
property located at 299 College Road for a private investor. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated
that although the City did not have an appraised value for the property, the assessed value was
$51,700. If the City were to use the standard method of disposal for the property, she anticipated that
bids would be solicited for its purchase.
The Committee recommended that it be determined that 70 Mifflin Road, 299 College Road, and
29 North Kirkwood Street are excess properties and that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate
sale prices with Habitat for Humanity that minimize the write-off amount for the properties located
at 70 Mifflin Road and 29 North Kirkwood Street and that the Standard Method of Disposition of
Excess Property (with the possibility of a bid process) be utilized for the property located at 299
College Road.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin
absent).
Proposed Amendments to Chapter 58 - Human Relations Commission
Members were reminded that in March 2001, two (2) incidents occurred which caused racial tension
and divisiveness within the City of Dover, as follows: 1) the shooting of a police officer in the
Capital Green area; and 2) the death of Mr. Reginald Hannah. As a result, then Mayor Hutchison
requested an Emergency Council Meeting to discuss the conflicting issues involving the community,
which was held on March 25, 2001. Subsequently, the Delaware Human Relations Commission held
a series of Dover Community Meetings throughout the year to begin a dialogue and develop
objectives to restore and rebuild the community, together with all citizens of Dover. Those that
attended these meetings worked to develop and prioritize a list of issues as well as strategies and
objectives to resolve those issues. During those Community Meetings, it was suggested that a local
Human Relations Commission be established. As a result, during their Regular Meeting of
February 22, 2002, Dover City Council adopted an ordinance establishing the City of Dover Human
Relations Commission (DHRC).
Mr. Hutchison advised members of his concerns regarding the Dover Human Relations Commission.
He noted that although the Commission was established to restore and rebuild the community, during
the past several years, the Commission had experienced low meeting attendance (by both members
and citizens), and that the Mayor and Council have received resignations from numerous members.
As a result, the Commission has experienced difficulty in obtaining the required quorum of members
to convene meetings and conduct official business. In addition, Mr. Hutchison indicated that there
had been a lack of communication between the Commission and Council, as well as between the
Commission and members of City staff. The Commission had repeatedly jeopardized the City’s
compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) through its disregard of requests to provide
detailed meeting minutes.
Mr. Hutchison recommended that the Committee examine the role and performance of the Dover
Human Relations Commission to determine the following: 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
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to meeting on an as needed basis, in the same manner as many other City committees, commissions
and boards, including the Construction Code Appeals 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 recommendation of the Committee for a First Reading at City
Council during the Regular Meeting of June 10, 2013 and Final Reading on June 24, 2013.
Concurring with the concerns of Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Hare also felt that 15 members was too many
and stated his understanding that the State Human Relations Commission only meets when a
complaint has been filed. He felt that this was the intent of Council when establishing the Dover
Human Relations Commission.
Mr. Dixon suggested that training be provided for members of the Commission, as well as the City
at-large, by the State Human Relations Commission. He explained that training would provide
guidelines for members and give them information on their mission and what could be done to help
the City.
Mr. Bonar also agreed that 15 members was too large a body and that if the City chose to continue
to have such a commission, its members should be provided a set standard of guidelines so that they
have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities. As mentioned by Mr. Hare, it was
his understanding that holding meetings on a regular basis had sometimes caused members to “go
on fishing expeditions” to conjure up issues, which he felt did not serve the City or its citizens. He
suggested that members examine the structure and the contents of rules and regulations for the
operation of the Commission.
In response to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Hutchison concurred that Recommendation #5, directing staff to
prepare a Proposed Ordinance reflecting the recommendation of the Committee for a First Reading
at City Council during the Regular Meeting of June 10, 2013 and Final Reading on June 24, 2013,
should be delayed until the completion of Recommendations #1-4.
Mr. Roy Sudler, Jr., Chairman of the DHRC, agreed that 15 members may be too many, explaining
that it was challenging at times to obtain a quorum at meetings. It was his belief that the State
Human Relations Commission had a significant role in the establishment of the by-laws and
procedures established for the DHRC. He felt that the State Human Relations Commission could
assist the City in providing guidance in functioning more effectively. Mr. Sudler reminded members
that he was recently requested to conduct a self-review of the DHRC, which was considered by
Council on January 23, 2012. He noted that #7 of that report indicated the need for the DHRC and
the City to work together to develop an improved and long-range strategy plan and an annual
operational plan for the Commission, which would greatly enhance the Commission and City’s
ability to monitor, measure, and evaluate the effectiveness of the City and the Commission in
meeting its five (5) standard needs. Referring to the five (5) standard needs, he suggested that
members consider what had been accomplished since 2010 and review the 2012 Annual Report of
the Commission. He felt that members would then be able to make a more educated decision in
regard to a plan of action. In conclusion, Mr. Sudler provided a Demand for Hearing, Written
Complaint and Memorandum of Record, which was submitted to the DHRC by EShed Alston,
expressing his opinion that the DHRC Chairman, Roy Sudler, Jr., should be removed from office.
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Ms. Linda Hackett, 1117 Charles Drive, advised members that she serves on the DHRC and
indicated her desire to meet with City officials to discuss tasks that should be focused on together.
She supported the Commission and indicated that there was a lot of work necessary to address many
concerns throughout the City. She relayed her interest in the youth in the City and felt that the
Commission should be a viable part of the community and that great things could be accomplished
if the City and the Commission worked more closely together. It was her hope that members would
be provided an objective and that everyone be made aware of what is expected of both the
Commission and the City.
Mr. Shevock moved to recommend that this matter be referred to staff to formulate a
recommendation for the Committee’s consideration and that a date be established for the First
Reading of the related proposed ordinance, seconded by Mr. Hare.
Mr. Slavin relayed his opposition, explaining that what had been recommended was for the
Committee to conduct the examination and then the matter would be referred to staff for the drafting
of an ordinance. He explained that referring it directly to staff would place them in a difficult
position and felt that it would be disingenuous for members to indicate a desire to have discussions
of the issues and without holding such discussion. Mr. Slavin suggested that a Special Legislative,
Finance, and Administration Committee meeting be scheduled specifically to discuss this issue and
noted that there may be a need to have more than one (1) meeting.
Mr. Shevock withdrew his motion, as did the seconder.
The Committee recommended that the Chair of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee schedule a Special meeting for the purposes of discussing Recommendation Items #1-5
included in the Committee Action Form pertaining to the Dover Human Relations Commission.
Mr. Lynn stated that he would schedule a Special Committee Meeting following Council’s approval
of the Committee’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin
absent).
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous
roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT - MAY 29, 2013
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met on May 29, 2013 with Chairman Hutchison
presiding.
Planned Neighborhood Design: Senior Citizen Housing Option - Luther Village III
Mrs. Dawn-Melson Williams, Principal Planner, advised members that a Conditional Use Site Plan
application was received for property located east of John Hunn Brown Road and on the west side
of Babb Drive, owned by Martin Luther Foundation of Dover, which proposed the development of
Luther Village Planned Neighborhood Design - Senior Citizen Housing Option consisting of 524
age-restricted apartment units in a total of nine (9) phases. It was previously established by
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application C-02-02, and Luther Village Phases I and II (total of 100 apartment units) have been
constructed (Applications S-03-07 and S-07-10). The project also includes the Site Plan for Luther
Village Phase III, which consists of the construction of a four (4) story apartment building with
48 units (age-restricted), the construction of a one (1) story 3,566 S.F. resident activity room, and
associated site improvements. The plan also includes a Minor Subdivision to create a parcel of land
for Phase III from the existing 29.8 acre+/- parcel owned by the Martin Luther Foundation of Dover
(Phases I and II already exist on individual parcels).
At their May 20, 2013 meeting, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and took
action to grant conditional approval for the overall Luther Village Planned Neighborhood Design -
Senior Citizen Housing Option and the Site Plan for Phase III. The Planning Commission also made
recommendations for approval of the waiver requests for the subdivision waiver of the requirement
for lot frontage on a public street and for elimination of the rear emergency access requirement.
Request for Waiver of Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision General
Requirements and Design Standards, Section E - Lots (5) Requirement for Lot Frontage on
a Public Street
Mrs. Dawn-Melson Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed a Petition to Waive Subdivision Standards
for Luther Village Planned Neighborhood Design - Senior Housing Option - Luther Village III
(C-13-03). She explained that a Minor Subdivision Plan is associated with this project that proposes
to subdivide a 2.85 acre parcel from the 29.8 acres of the overall Luther Village remaining parcel.
This subdivision includes the Phase III apartment building and the immediately surrounding area.
The proposed parcel for Luther Village Phase III is within the larger tract of land and therefore will
not have frontage on a public street. She noted that the waiver would allow the subdivision of the
parcel to create a parcel for Phase III without public street frontage but with access to the public
street as established by an easement across the adjacent property (Lands of Martin Luther Foundation
of Dover).
Staff recommended approval of the waiver to allow for creation of a parcel without street frontage,
noting that the main parcel of the complex, including the entrance, maintains frontage along a public
street. The creation of this parcel focused on Phase III is necessary to comply with funding and/or
ownership requirements for the project. Similar waivers were approved for Phase I and Phase II.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the subdivision waiver of the requirement of
lot frontage on public street for the Minor Subdivision Plan associated with C-13-03.
The Committee recommended approval of the subdivision waiver of the requirement of lot frontage
on a public street for the Luther Village Planned Neighborhood Design - Senior Citizen Housing
Option - Luther Village III, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin
absent).
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Request for Waiver of Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations,
Section 17 - Emergency Access Requirements
Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed a Petition to Waive Emergency Access
Requirements for Luther Village Planned Neighborhood Design - Senior Housing Option - Luther
Village III (C-13-03). She advised members that the Zoning Ordinance requires a 24-foot primary
fire lane to provide emergency access to the rear of the four (4) story apartment buildings
(Article 5 §17.5(a)). The applicant is requesting a waiver for the elimination of this requirement.
The building has fire protection requirements under the Fire Codes including the following: a
required the building to be sprinklered, a requirement for a primary fire lane for the primary entrance
and exit side of the building, and fire lane coverage required for 35% of the building.
Staff recommended approval of the waiver request to eliminate the emergency rear access for
apartment units, finding that the building would be sprinklered and would include other required fire
lane coverage.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the waiver to eliminate the Emergency Rear
Access Requirement for the apartment buildings.
Mr. Davis expressed his concern regarding waiving the requirement for a 24-foot primary lane for
rear access for the Fire Department, noting that the Fire Marshal had reviewed the plan and included
comments but did not make a recommendation.
Mrs. Melson-Williams explained that this requirement was part of the Zoning Ordinance relating to
emergency access provisions that list requirements for certain types of housing units and
requirements for apartment buildings depend on the number of stories. She stated that the plan meets
all Fire Code requirements and that the Fire Code includes provisions for a means of egress from the
building.
Mr. Davis stated that his concern was the age of the proposed inhabitants, noting that egress from
the building would not be as quick as if it were a standard apartment building with multi-age groups.
He was concerned that fire trucks would not have access if there were a fire at the rear of the
building.
Mr. Hutchison stated his belief that the required sprinkler system would reduce risk.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reminded
members that the project would receive federal funding; therefore, federal requirements for housing
inspections must be met in addition to City requirements. The City is required to comply with State
fire prevention regulations, which are developed by the State Fire Commission, and National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) 2012 standards, which are developed by technical experts. She
advised members that the Zoning Ordinance provisions were another level of requirements and that
staff had had some discussions questioning whether these City requirements were needed. She
confirmed that all Fire Code requirements for the project had been met.
Mr. Hutchison stated that he was more than satisfied with the project based upon the
recommendations of staff and the Planning Commission.
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The Committee recommended approval of the waiver to eliminate the emergency rear access
requirement for the Luther Village Planned Neighborhood Design - Senior Citizen Housing Option -
Luther Village III, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin
absent).
UPDATES
Dover High School Pedestrian Study
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reminded
members that the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) had approved a HAWK System
pedestrian-activated signal for the intersection of Route 8 and Heatherfield Way. She noted that the
gaps in the sidewalk on the north side of Route 8 must be addressed in order to utilize the signal and
there was an additional gap on the south side. She stated that staff had worked with DelDOT,
Senator Bushweller, and the State Budget Office to have funding allocated to install sidewalks on
the north side of Route 8. Mrs. Townshend noted her concern that this project had been included
in DelDOT’s budget for the next fiscal year and she was anxious to expedite it. She indicated that
she was notified that this project would be completed by DelDOT in-house rather than being
contracted out, and DelDOT’s Traffic Solutions Branch was performing sidewalk design work and
would manage construction. She noted that DelDOT was aware of time constraints and the priority
of the project. Mrs. Townshend explained that, in a conversation with the State Budget Director, she
was able to use information provided by the Capital School District indicating that the minimum cost
to bus students who live just north of Route 8 would be more than $75,000 per year; therefore, an
investment of $0.5M in sidewalk installation would pay for itself relatively quickly. She stated that
obtaining public involvement would be necessary for both the sidewalk and the traffic signal
projects, and this would probably occur in the Fall of 2013.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Townshend stated that she would have an opportunity to see a
HAWK signal in operation in Newark next month as she had a meeting scheduled in that area in
June.
Responding to Mr. Dixon, Mrs. Townshend explained that public involvement would probably
include holding a public workshop and providing public notice to property owners in the area to
make them aware of the project and allow them to express concerns. She stated that she would keep
members apprised regarding this matter.
Mr. Keller noted that he would prefer to see a traditional traffic signal at the location and encouraged
the City to keep this issue “in the crosshairs.” Responding, Mrs. Townshend explained that the
legislators had expressed the same concern. She noted that once the signal design and the
infrastructure in the road were complete, it would be easy to change to a conventional signal and that
staff would continue to advocate for this.
Report from Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee had continued to meet for several months and was
working on completion of a City application to the American League of Cyclists in July for a
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Bike-Friendly Community designation, noting that this application would be due in July. She
indicated that the Subcommittee hoped to receive at least honorable mention, noting that Newark
and Lewes received honorable mention when they first applied, received ideas for improvement, and
reapplied before receiving the bike-friendly designation. Mrs. Townshend informed members that
the Subcommittee had also planned a Bike to Work Day in conjunction with the Delaware
Department of Transportation (DelDOT). City employees were invited to participate and
Mrs. Townshend stated that she was pleased with the turnout for this first-time event, noting that
approximately 35 people participated including more than seven (7) City employees. She hoped to
build on this next year by involving the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
(DNREC).
Mr. Hutchison stated the importance of promoting bicycle safety.
In response to Mr. Keller, Mrs. Townshend explained that a Bike-Friendly Community designation
would be helpful in promoting the City and attracting others to the community. She noted that the
State had begun work on the first phase of the Capital City Trail near Family Court and that projects
like this would make the City more bicycle friendly.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote
(Anderson and Slavin absent).
MONTHLY REPORTS - APRIL 2013
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Hutchison, the following monthly reports were
accepted by consent agenda:
Budget
Chief of Police (March and April)
City Assessor
City Manager
City Planner
Economic Development Office
QUARTERLY REVIEW OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN (CIP)(JANUARY,
FEBRUARY, AND MARCH)
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Review of Capital
Investment Plan (January, February, and March), seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
EVALUATION OF PROPOSAL - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND SITE CLEANUP
SERVICES
Members were advised that the Electric Department maintains blanket contracts with various
contractors to ensure that the bidding rules are adhered to for contractors that are hired to perform
work for the Electric Department. These contracts are priced as "time, equipment, and material"
contracts and may exceed $25,000 annually. This proposal is for emergency and scheduled
environmental cleanup services. Additionally, other City Departments may utilize this contractor
when required.
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Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that Request for Proposals were solicited and
advertised according to City Policy by the City's Contract and Procurement Manager under
RFP # 13-0029EL and proposals were received from four (4) potential vendors. Due to the variety
of pricing strategies quoted by each vendor staff, along with Compliance Environmental, included
a hypothetical spill response exercise in the RFP in which each bidder submitted their technical
approach. An analysis was developed to equalize each bidder using an itemized list of labor and
equipment rates to determine the lowest cost response. Using this methodology, Guardian
Environmental Services was the low bidder; the next lowest bidder, Clean Venture Inc., was 8%
higher. Guardian Environmental Services was given the 3% local preference for operating a business
within the State of Delaware. Funding will be provided by the appropriate divisional budget based
on the event.
Staff recommended awarding a blanket emergency response contract to Guardian Environmental
Services, the lowest priced proposal based on actual experience, for three (3) years with a City
option to extend the contract for an additional two (2) years. The maximum term of the blanket
contract will be five (5) years.
Responding to Mr. Perza, Mr. Koenig stated that a large leak at a transformer would trigger a call
to the environmental contractor to commence cleanup.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of Staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
2013/14 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT - COUNCIL PRESIDENT - PARKS,
RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE - M. MILFORD
CALDWELL (RECOMMENDED BY WALLACE R. DIXON, COMMITTEE
CHAIR)(ANNUAL APPOINTMENT TO EXPIRE MAY 2014)
The Chairman of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee, Mr. Dixon,
recommended the appointment of M. Milford Caldwell to the Committee. This is an annual
appointment to expire May 2014.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointment of M. Milford Caldwell
to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee, as recommended by
Chairman Dixon, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote
(Anderson and Slavin absent).
* 2013/14 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - MAYOR (ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO
EXPIRE MAY 2014)
Mayor Carey recommended the appointment of Mr. Brad Holden to serve on the Dover 4th of July
Celebration Committee. This is an annual appointment to expire May 2014.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointment, as recommended by
Mayor Carey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
Mayor Carey recommended the appointment of Mr. Zachary Carter to serve on the Silver Lake
Commission. This is an annual appointment to expire May 2014.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointment, as recommended by
Mayor Carey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BONAR - CITY
CHAPLAINS (ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO EXPIRE MAY 2014)
Council President Bonar recommended the appointments of Minister Theodore A. Henderson of
Dover Christian Church and Bishop Thomas L. Holsey of Bibleway Temple Church of God in Christ
as the 2013/2014 City Chaplains and authorization for the City Clerk’s Office to issue purchase
orders for contributions in the amount of $180 each to Dover Christian Church and Bibleway Temple
Church of God in Christ.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointments, as recommended by
Council President Bonar. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
REAPPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CAREY - DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
COMMISSION - GERTRUDE JACKSON - FIVE (5) YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE
JUNE 16, 2018
Mayor Carey recommended the reappointment of Ms. Gertrude Jackson to serve on the Dover Public
Library Commission. This is an annual appointment to expire May 2014.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointment, as recommended by
Mayor Carey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Anderson and Slavin absent).
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2013-09
Council President Bonar reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance are available at
the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Final action
by Council will take place during the Second Reading of the ordinance on June 24, 2013.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, thanked Mrs. Mitchell and her staff, for all of the effort they had
put into the budget, as well as the department heads who labored through a number of budget
meetings prior to presentation of the budget. He noted that staff had presented City Council with
a roughly $134 million operating and capital budget to address basic municipal services for the
citizens and customers of the City of Dover. The General Fund Operating and Capital budget for
FY 2014 was slightly under $37 million. The number of full-time employees had been reduced from
350 to 347 and part-time employees were increased from 36 to 38, with a $30M personnel
component to the budget. There were no proposed fee increases in the baseline budget. There were
no water and sewer fee increases proposed. In addition, an average reduction of 11% in electric rates
to customers was proposed. Residential customers would see a reduction of approximately 8% while
business customers would see rate reductions up to 13% depending upon the type of service. Staff
took into consideration all of the motions made during approximately seven (7) hours of budget
hearings, as well as more than twenty hours of internal meetings with Department Heads and staff.
He indicated that the budget ordinances, as prepared, present a balanced budget using a proposed
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carry forward balance from FY 2013 in the amount of $620,000 to balance the General Fund Budget
and the budget honored all existing labor contracts and proposed a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for
all non-bargaining positions (with the exception of the City Manager) based on salaries in effect on
July 1, 2012.
Mr Koenig stated that, as has been displayed through the five (5) year forecast, the General Fund has
a structural problem and cannot be sustained without taxes increase or service reductions to balance
future budgets. In fact, without using savings from FY 2013, the FY 2014 General Fund expenses
exceed the amount of revenue projected to be raised in FY 2014.
Mr. Koenig stated that he believed the budget document was frugal in the sense that they had tried
to manage the operating costs to current levels. There were some reductions that were required due
to contractual issues with various vendors; however, they had been very frugal with the departments
throughout the budget process. Mr. Koenig reminded members that there had been increases in the
health care costs and OPEB and pension liabilities and they had done everything they could to keep
the capital plan on schedule.
Mr. Koenig reviewed a recap provided by the Controller/Treasurer, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, of FY14
General Fund budget adjustments made during the budget review to balance the General Fund, as
follows:
Budget Balance Overage as Presented on May 29, 2013.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,000
Council Motion for additional DDP Contribution.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (112,900)
Council Motion to reduce Council travel budget.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,500
Council Motion for 3% Non Bargaining raise on pay as of 7/1/12. . . . . . . . . 4,000
Interfund Service allocation adjustments on above changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . (5,600)
Subtotal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (108,000)
Transfer from Contingency Reserve (excess of 2%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,000
Reduce Transfer to Capital Fund - Recreation use of Parkland Reserve. . . 30,000
Reduce Transfer to Capital Fund - Use of Fund Budget Balance. . . . . . . . . 16,000
Subtotal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,000
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
< Ordinance #2013-09 - 2013/2014 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
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COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Council member’s announcements.
Mr. Dixon moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Lynn and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
June 10, 2013, are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Correspondence from Ms. Felicia Dorman dated May 24, 2013
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 06/10/2013
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1 DRAFT PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2013-18
2 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE GREATER KENT COMMITTEE AND THE
3 KENT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ROUNDTABLE AND ENDORSING THE "KENT
4 COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO BRING JOBS AND GROWTH TO
5 KENT COUNTY" PROPOSAL
6 WHEREAS, the City of Dover is committed to strengthening the local economy, generating economic
7 growth in the region, and improving the quality of life for our residents; and
8 WHEREAS, the City is also committed to working cooperatively with Kent County and the municipalities
9 within the County to develop and present a coordinated position to the State, the General Assembly, other
10 business groups, and private entities; and
11 WHEREAS, as an active member of the Greater Kent Committee, the City has joined together with the
12 County and other municipalities to create the Kent County Economic Development Roundtable to identify
13 critical projects that will benefit central Delaware's economic health; and
14 WHEREAS, the Roundtable has prepared a consolidated proposal incorporating five economic
15 development projects for 2013 in Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Harrington, and the county; and
16 WHEREAS, the Roundtable proposal has the endorsement of the Greater Kent Committee, which on behalf
17 of all the participants is seeking funding for these initiatives to pump revenue into communities while
18 improving the infrastructure businesses need to remain profitable and competitive.
19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dover hereby expresses
20 its support of the Greater Kent Committee and the Kent County Economic Development Roundtable and
21 endorses the "Kent County Economic Development Projects to Bring Jobs and Growth to Kent County"
22 proposal.
23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City pledges its support to secure needed funding for such
24 initiatives.
25 ADOPTED: *
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28 CARLETON E. CAREY, SR. DAVID L. BONAR
29 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections DATE SUBMITTED: April 12, 2013
PREPARED BY: Tim Taraila, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning and
Community Development
SUBJECT: 427 W Division Street, Dover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance
REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Dangerous Buildings, Sec. 22-385 - Hearing before Council and Chapter 22,
Article XI - Dangerous Buildings Case # 13-714
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: PowerPoint Presentation and File Photos to be presented at the Council meeting.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimate is $10,000-15,000.
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $150,000 Budgeted for all demolitions Citywide in the FY-2013 Budget. Balance of
$60,057.19 remaining as of April 12, 2013.
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 110-1600-534-30-33.
TIMETABLE: As soon as possible.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous.
2. Order the property repaired or demolished by May 22, 2013 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
3. Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the structures if not completed by the owner
within 10 days of the date established by City Council.
4. Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be
charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax
duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The property is owned by Doris A Cooper & Others. The property is a one story wood framed single family home. The
dwelling was condemned as unfit for human habitation on 3/15/2013 due to the degree of deterioration of the structure.
The home has numerous windows and doors boarded. Currently the structure is vacant, with no utilities and in a serious
state of disrepair.
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PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting was held on
June 10, 2013, at 12:01 p.m. with Chairman Dixon presiding. Members present were Mr. Perza and
Mrs. Horsey. Mrs. Williams was absent and one (1) seat was vacant.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as presented.
Pocket Park Design - Corner of North Street and Governors Avenue
During their Regular Meeting of October 22, 2012, City Council approved the Legislative, Finance,
and Administration Committee’s recommendation that a pocket park be established on the property
located at 301 South Governors Avenue (on the southeast corner of South Governors Avenue and
North Street) once the City holds the title to the property. In developing the park design, it was noted
that the City would work with the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) to ensure that the design
minimizes the maintenance burden through a combination of pavers, mulched landscape areas, and
the selection of plants, trees, and shrubs that are attractive yet less intensive to maintain.
During the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting of April 8, 2013,
members recommended approval of the pocket park design with the addition of appropriate
screening for the adjacent neighbors and an appropriate tribute to victims of domestic violence, as
requested by Women Against Violence in Every Relationship (WEAVER).
During the City Council meeting of April 22, 2013, Council referred this item back to the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee to allow other interested organizations to
submit proposals.
During the Committee meeting, Mr. Jonathan Street, Civil Designer, Becker Morgan Group,
provided a brief history of the project and reviewed a rendering of design improvements made to the
proposed pocket park based on comments made during the last Committee meeting concerning
hard-scaping, sidewalks, and low-level lighting (Attachment #1). Mr. Street said that approval of
the park itself was being requested and suggested that the naming of the park be addressed
separately. He noted the importance of moving forward since the design and construction of the park
would be financed with funds granted by the State and noted that there would be two (2) public
hearings in the next several months; therefore, Council would have the opportunity to consider
naming and dedicating the park.
Responding to Councilman Perza regarding designing a park as opposed to redeveloping the land,
Mrs. Townshend stated that in October of 2012, when the City became aware they were going to
acquire the land, the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee considered and
recommended purchasing the land through a Sheriff’s sale. She advised members that when the
downtown neighborhood plan was prepared, one of the ideas included was to create parks when the
opportunity was presented to add greenery and gathering spaces, which led to the proposed project.
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Mrs. Townshend was concerned that the park design did not include any benches. Responding,
Mr. Street advised that the low-level planters and raised beds would essentially double as benches.
Mrs. Townshend said she understood the concerns regarding the possibility of people sleeping on
the benches; however, benches would provide a place for citizens to sit and enjoy the park.
Mr. M. Milford Caldwell, Jr., 106 Bertrand Drive, Dover, asked what the City’s responsibility would
be for the project once it is complete. In response, Mrs. Townshend stated that the City would
maintain the area as part of its park system.
Mrs. Horsey expressed her appreciation for addressing the concerns regarding the low-level lighting
and privacy for nearby residents and added that she also would like to see a bench included in the
design of the park.
Mr. Caldwell felt that the park would be a beautiful addition to the City.
Responding to Mr. Perza regarding the action to be taken by the Committee, Mrs. Townshend
explained that members were being asked to approve the overall design of the park, with the
understanding that it would be “tweaked” going forward, and if benches were a desired component
of the park, this should be included in the motion.
Mr. Lou Colón, Executive Director, Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), asked if the flower beds
would serve as benches in the park. Responding, Mr. Street explained that when benches were
considered for improvements to North Street, it caused discrepancies between agreeing parties and
they were taken out. He indicated that the elevated landscaping was designed to provide elevation
in the park itself but also to allow for benches without physically bolting a bench to the ground. The
flower beds would be 18 inches high with a 12-14 inch top that could be used as a bench.
In response to Mrs. Horsey, Mr. Street stated that the planters could be used for seating but the
flower bed, which would also be elevated, was not intended for this purpose.
Responding to Mr. Perza regarding plans for homes located on the west side of North Street,
Mr. Colón stated that these homes were occupied; therefore, acquiring them would require location
costs.
Mrs. Horsey moved to recommend approval of the basic design concept for the North Street
Pocket Park, as amended, seconded by Mr. Perza and carried by a vote of two (2) yes (Dixon
and Horsey) and one (1) no (Perza).
Mr. Perza asked to go on record stating his reasoning for seconding the motion and then voting in
opposition. He indicated that since only three (3) Committee members were present, he did not want
to see the motion fail for a lack of a second and wished to allow the opportunity for a vote.
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Review of Revised Active Recreation Area Plan - Nottingham Meadows
Members were advised that Nottingham Meadows is a single-family residential development located
on the south side of Hazlettville Road west of Wyoming Mill Road. The subdivision was originally
developed with 211 residential lots with additional open space parcels.
The Subdivision was going through an administrative process for a Minor Lot Line Adjustment and
Parcel Consolidation Plan to combine parcels and move property lines. This administrative process
will reduce the number of residential lots from 211 to 108 with eight (8) additional open space
parcels. There have been sixty-eight (68) houses constructed within the subdivision.
Based on the number of lots proposed (108 lots), 29,700 SF of Active Recreation Area is required.
The Revised Plan requests that cash in lieu of recreation area construction be accepted for the
required 29,700 SF (0.6818+/- acres) of Active Recreation Area. The revision proposes the
elimination of the swimming pool and club house that were proposed within the original Active
Recreation Area on Brittingham Drive and Wellington Avenue. The swimming pool and clubhouse
were not constructed.
The following comments and recommendations were submitted by staff of the Department of
Planning and Inspections following review of the Revised Active Recreation Area Plan.
• The proposed plan for cash in lieu payment meets the area requirements for
the Active Recreation Area. The plan is required to provide 0.6818 acres of
Active Recreation Area and it is proposing 0.6818+/- acres of Active
Recreation Area via cash in lieu.
• Staff recommends approval of the cash in lieu, as the site is located within
walking distance to existing recreational facilities at Schutte Park, as stated
in the applicants request for cash in lieu.
• Staff recommends that the sidewalk be completed by the developer along
Hazlettville Road to allow for pedestrian access to Schutte Park. There is a
segment of sidewalk along the subdivision frontage that has not been
constructed.
• Provide a copy of the appraisal for the cost of the value of the land for
construction financing to allow for staff to calculate the amount for the cash
in lieu.
• Cash in lieu shall be paid in full prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for
any new residential construction within the subdivision.
• Staff notes that the proposed changes, if approved, will require revision to the
tree planting plan.
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• There shall be provisions which ensure that the common open space land
shall continue as such and be properly managed and maintained.
• In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Plan occur in the
finalization of the Revised Recreation Plan, contact the Department of
Planning and Inspections. Examples include reorientation of elements,
relocation of site components, etc. These changes may require resubmittal
for review by the Development Advisory Committee, Planning Commission,
or other agencies and commissions making recommendations in regards to
the plan.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townsend, Director of Planning, advised members that the Planning Commission
originally approved the Active Recreation Area Plan in July 2004 and construction plans were
approved in February 2006. Mrs. Townshend stated the development was relatively complete, with
some vacant areas. Mrs. Townshend indicated that the Active Recreation Plan was originally
submitted by Stover Homes. She advised members that Stover Homes had since gone bankrupt,
leaving the property owned by the bank, and a new builder was in the process of acquiring the
remainder of the development. Mrs. Townshend noted that lots in the southern portion of the
development were currently being expunged through an administrative process and would revert
back to agriculture.
Mrs. Townshend cited the economy as the driving force behind the changes, noting that the
developer wished to amend the Active Recreation Area Plan to alter the size of the lots on
Wellington Avenue that were not yet developed and to keep approximately 12,848 SF of passive
open space, alter the size of the lots identified, and make a cash-in-lieu donation for the remainder
because the development is essentially adjacent to Schutte Park.
Mrs. Townshend stated that following the Committee’s review, the request would go to the Planning
Commission, who would determine if it was impractical to provide the Active Recreation Area on
site due to the proximity to the City Park. If the Commission were to make that determination, the
matter would return to the Committee and ultimately proceed to Council for approval of acceptance
of the cash-in-lieu option.
Mr. Mike Riemann, Becker Morgan Group, explained that the bank owns the development and the
request was being made in an effort to complete the development and put a homeowners’ association
in place. Mr. Riemann advised members that the developer met with the property owner most
immediately affected by the passive open space, who concurred with the proposal. Mr. Riemann
stated that a clubhouse and a pool in a project with 108 lots would not work in this economy and the
developer would not be able to finish the project if required to move forward if these facilities were
required. Mr. Riemann added that the developer was agreeable to completing the sidewalk along
the frontage of Hazlettville Road, which included crosswalks as part of the signal crossing, and to
connect the sidewalk to Schutte Park, which would provide access to the park as part of the proposal.
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Mr. Riemann provided copy of a petition signed by 28 of the approximately 50 residents of the
subdivision in favor of the proposal presented (Attachment #2), which he stated would be provided
to the Planning Commission for their meeting scheduled for June 17, 2013. He indicated that
meetings had been held with representatives from five (5) of the residences in the development who
said they were in favor of the proposal.
Mr. Riemann stated that the only road not yet constructed was Wellington, which was included in
the proposal and would complete the front half of the project including utilities, storm drains, etc.
He stated that it was important to move forward with the project because an illegal pond that did not
meet requirements had been constructed by the original developer as a temporary stormwater area
and Kent Conservation District requested that it be corrected. As part of the project, this sediment
trap would be eliminated and the storm drain would be reconnected and directed to the pond.
Responding to Mr. Perza regarding the property on the south side of the development, Mr. Riemann
stated that this portion of the land would be sold to a farmer and would not be a future phase of the
development. Mr. Riemann stated that part of the proposal to the Planning Commission references
these lots as being expunged and they will not be recorded lots.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mr. Riemann advised that the dead-end roads were discussed with Public
Works staff and it was determined that because of the length, a cul-de-sac was not required based
on the City’s Code. He indicated that these would be “stub streets”or perhaps a “hammer head”
allowing drivers to turn around at the end of that street. He stated that Public Works staff would
advise how these streets should be finished off. He noted that there are minimum requirements on
the radius of the road that must be met in order to round off the road and, because there is a home
in the area of the dead-end, this requirement could not be met. Mrs. Townshend added that the stub
streets are required in the event that the development grows.
Responding to Mr. Perza, Mr. Riemann stated the changes would not affect the value of the property
In response to Mr. Perza regarding the area surrounding the development, Mr. Dave Vasso,
representing the developer, Tradition Homes of Delaware, LLC, stated that the land was under
contract to be sold to a farmer.
Responding to Mr. Dixon’s inquiry concerning the open area, Mr. Riemann advised there would be
about 12,000 square feet of passive open space.
In response to Mrs. Horsey, Mr. Riemann stated that homeowners were aware that the surrounding
area would be farmland and that there would be a 30-foot buffer of passive open space between the
lots and the farms.
Mrs. Townshend also added that because property to the west of the subdivision is targeted for
agricultural land preservation, it was her belief that the properties were required to have language
in the deed about being next to an agricultural district.
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Mr. Perza indicated his preference for rounding out the street ends, stating it was his feeling that
roads that are just “chopped off” at the end of a development look unsightly. Responding,
Mrs. Townshend indicated that the jersey barriers would be removed.
Mrs. Townshend provided members with correspondence that had been received from homeowners
who were opposed to the proposed plan (Attachment #3).
Mr. Perza moved to recommend approval of the Revised Active Recreation Area Plan for
Nottingham Meadows, as recommended by staff, and acceptance of the petition from 28 lot
owners in the development in favor of the proposal, seconded by Mrs. Horsey and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Perza suggested rounding out the dead-end roads involved but indicated that this was not a part
of the motion to approve the Revised Active Recreation Area Plan, acknowledging that City Code
would take precedence.
UPDATE - CDBG PROGRAM
Mrs. Tracey Harvey, Planner I, reviewed the Status of FY-12 CDBG Projects Report including
monthly statistics for May 2013. She advised members that applications for the City of Dover
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program would be accepted
from the first 20 applicants on June 12, 2013 in the City Hall Conference Room from 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. She noted that the program was being managed by Milford Housing Authority.
Mrs. Harvey also advised members that Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity had purchased the
eleventh Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) home in the City of Dover. She stated that the
house was currently under renovation with completion expected by the end of the month and that a
buyer had been obtained.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Wallace R. Dixon
Chairman
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Revised Rendering - Pocket Park Design - North Street and Governors Avenue
Attachment #2 - Petition from Residents of Nottingham Meadows in Favor of the Revised Active Recreation Area Plan
Attachment #3 - Correspondence from Homeowners of Nottingham Meadows Opposing the Revised Active Recreation
Area Plan
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ATTACHMENT #1
PR&CE Committee Meeting of 06/10/2013
ATTACHMENT #1
PR&CE Committee Meeting of 06/10/2013
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ATTACHMENT #2
PR&CE Committee Meeting of 06/10/2013
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ATTACHMENT #3
PR&CE Committee Meeting of 06/10/2013
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UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee Meeting was held on June 10, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. with Mr. Perza presiding in
the absence of Chairwoman Williams. Members present were Mr. Blakeman and Mr. Snaman.
Mr. Slavin was absent. Members of Council present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, and Mr. Hutchison.
Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Snaman moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Blakeman and unanimously
carried.
Proposed Revisions to the Dark Fiber Leasing Standard Operating Policy
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the City of Dover Electric Department owns
and operates a fiber optic loop around the perimeter of the City. This loop is used as part of the
electric transmission protection system, two (2) way radio communication system, and
data/telephone transmission for City and Utility facilities. Within this fiber network there are spare
fibers that are not utilized or planned to be utilized by the City in the near future and some of this
spare fiber is currently being leased to Bayhealth Medical Center, Windstream, and the State of
Delaware through the Electric Department. The original leasing policy was created and approved by
City Council on January 14, 2008.
Dark fiber leasing is a common practice among Public Power Utilities as a method to enhance
utilization of fiber assets, provide customers an affordable high-speed communication path, and
generate additional revenue to offset operation expenses. Dark fiber leasing is a practice where the
utility provides a fiber path between two (2) points and the customer installs the electronic
communication equipment which provides the communication path.
Based on the abundant request for fiber optic installations in FY13, staff felt that the City’s rates may
need to be adjusted. The requests that were approved for new fiber installations accounted for about
42% of the new service budget. Staff investigated the City’s cost compared to other local fiber optic
providers and found that the City’s rates were much lower than those of other local providers. It was
found that the going rate for private fiber suppliers was $65 to $125 per mile/pair/month. Converting
the City’s rate to the same rate structure would be equivalent to $10.08 per mile/pair/month. Staff
recommended that the rate be adjusted to $.005 per strand/foot/month. This would be equivalent to
$52.80 per mile/pair/month.
Mr. Koenig advised members that this was a relatively small revenue stream in the electric utility,
which is part of Miscellaneous Revenues and represents less than $50,000 per year in total revenue;
however, the adjustment was recommended to achieve a level that was comparable to local providers
since current rates were substantially lower than the market.
Staff recommended that the Dark Fiber Leasing Standard Operating Policy be revised as submitted.
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Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig stated his belief that the current lease agreement included
several different increments including five (5) year and ten (10) year options and staff would
investigate when price increases could be implemented.
Mr. Blakeman moved to recommend approval of the revisions to the Dark Fiber Leasing
Standard Operating Policy, seconded by Mr. Snaman and unanimously carried.
TEA/NAES Report (February)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the TEA/NAES Monthly Reports for December 2012 and
January 2013, and reminded members that staff reviews this report with TEA on a monthly basis.
The report is provided to allow for the monitoring of electric sales and revenues received, which
provides a better understanding of any fluctuations that occur and allows the opportunity to make
improvements if deemed necessary.
Mr. Koenig stated that the Executive Summary on Page 1 of the report stated Dover’s budgeted cost
for all power supply (capacity and energy) for the month of February as $92.87/MWh and actual cost
of all power supply (capacity and energy) as $85.59/MWh. He noted that this was the reason that
there was a proposal in the FY 2014 budget to adjust the electric rates. Mr. Koenig explained that
over the last two (2) budget years, power supply costs had come in under the amount budgeted in the
long-term forecast and the City was able to rebate that money to customers through lower rates. He
advised members that forecasting and rate modeling had been performed for the next three (3) years
and it was believed that the rates that were proposed for FY 2014 could be held; however, the City
had seen some dramatic drops in prices. He noted that Mrs. Mitchell had indicated that with the new
proposed rates the City would be back to FY 2007 electric rates, which was good for industry and
residential customers.
Mr. Blakeman noted that the budgeted unhedged energy cost reflected on Page 2 of the report was
considerably higher than the actual unhedged costs for power (approximately 50%-60% higher) and
questioned the reason for this large discrepancy.
Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that the unhedged portion was still benefitting from extremely low
natural gas rates. He explained that the City’s strategy had been to pull back its hedges from as high
as the 90% range to approximately 80%; therefore, 20% of power was being bought in the market
and risk was attached to that market. He indicated that although prices were currently very low, the
summer was approaching and prices tend to fluctuate during this period. He stated that if purchases
were unhedged and made in the spot market, very low numbers would be seen; however, risk would
be very high. He noted that the City’s purchases are made approximately three (3) years out.
Mrs. Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, stated that she wished to ensure that there was no error in the
report; however, noted that the real-time market is much lower. She explained that the budget is
based on the forecast rather than the hedges that are made. Subsequently, Mrs. Mitchell advised
members that she had reviewed the monthly budget report that she submits to Council and
determined that the energy portion of the PJM charges were only 39% spent versus the amount
budgeted; therefore, she felt that the budgeted figure was high because it was prepared by PACE
Global the year before last when the decline in natural gas prices was not anticipated.
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Quarterly Review of Utility Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Electric and
Water/Wastewater (January, February, and March)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, referred members to General Fund - Major CIP Projects Report
dated March 31, 2013, noting that a number of projects had changed substantially since March. The
library project was listed as 82.1% spent; however, he stated that only a few punch list items
remained, including the building dashboard, and approximately $100,000 was being held as part of
the retainage. He stated that the project was nearly complete and it was hoped that it would be
closed out by June 30, 2013.
Mr. Koenig informed members that Street Program work was getting ready to begin and a number
of related projects would be removed when this Program starts. The Piney Point Well was under
construction and he indicated that this was a design/build project to expand the City’s water supply
to meet the projected needs of the utility which was authorized by Council at just under $1M through
a budget revision. The NRG Sanitary Sewer Upgrade was an ongoing project that had involved
several change orders. Mr. Koenig noted that a line had failed resulting in significant inflow and
infiltration (I & I) into the sanitary sewer system and staff was completing the administration
portions of that to allow for reimbursement through impact fees through the County for the reduction
and elimination of I & I. Other I & I projects through downtown Dover and Fox Hall were now
complete and benefits through the billing system were anticipated.
Mr. Koenig stated that the Frazier Substation upgrade had been completed. Much of the work was
performed in-house and the project came in quite a bit below the original price. The funds saved
were expended for new development requests related to fiber and transformers; however, a majority
of these funds would be reimbursed.
Mr. Blakeman stated that the lighting at Dover High School on the highway looked “great,” noting
that cable on the north side of the street had been installed and the poles were topped off. He
inquired if telephone cable would be buried as well as this would improve the appearance in front
of the school. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated his understanding that there would be a full relocation
of overhead wire and that the poles may be removed; however, he stated that he would check on this
to see if this was part of the associated cost.
Mr. Blakeman noted that the turbine-level window modifications were removed from the CIP and
questioned if the insurance company had “backed off” on their requirement to put protection in this
area. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that after a number of discussions and study, the insurance
company stepped back from that original recommendation.
Responding to Mr. Perza regarding the status of the Tar Ditch Interceptor Project from 2010,
Mr. Koenig stated that it was staff’s desire to return to the residents on Kerbin Street within 30-60
days to reinitiate the project. He indicated that staff had concerns regarding the overflow of the
sanitary sewer in that area, noting that although this was not the cause of the problem, it was felt that
re-laying the sewer would help.
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UPDATES
Calpine Energy Center and Garrison Oak Technical Park Project
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that staff was in the process of finishing final site
plan approvals for the Calpine Energy Center. Calpine was making modifications to utilities and
addressing various agency comments while working under a limited authorization to do site and
pre-foundation work. He stated that the City was completing the design of the Garrison Oak
Technical Park related to the subdivision as well as related utility layouts. Mr. Koenig reminded
members that the City had a general contract with Becker Morgan Group for the subdivision and site
planning related to the roads, storm sewer, some of the gravity sewer and water main; a separate
engineering contract with URS related to a water tower; and a third engineering contract with
Pennoni Associates for the wastewater pumping station and force main that will transmit wastewater
from the Garrison Park project to White Oak #5 (west of Route 1). He indicated that all of these
projects were underway and the water tower project was out to bid as a design-build contract. The
engineering on the wastewater pumping station was approximately 85-95% complete and expected
to be bid out shortly. Mr. Koenig stated that the Garrison Oak Technical Park plans were nearing
completion and a bid package was expected to be prepared in the coming months. Calpine was
continuing to hold a weekly conference call with staff to work out the completion of site plans and
other issues associated with getting power from the energy block to the Cartanza 230KV tie station,
and alignments and easements were being worked on by the City of Dover and Calpine. A meeting
had been held with Eastern Shore Natural Gas regarding the extension of the pipeline from the
Cheswold area to the Garrison Farm. In addition, a meeting had been scheduled between Calpine
and the residents of Wild Meadows for June 13, 2013 to provide residents a project overview,
including participation by Kvaerner, the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contractor, and
a presentation from Eastern Shore Natural Gas regarding the proposed pipeline from Cheswold to
the Garrison Farm, which would be adjacent to Wild Meadows. Mr. Koenig stated that staff had
been adamant with Eastern Shore Natural Gas and Calpine that neighbors would be kept abreast of
development and that Calpine had reached out substantially to Wild Meadows.
Dover Sun Park
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, referred members to the FY13 White Oak Solar Park Incremental
Cost Report, noting that the original budget indicated that total power supply costs for the current
fiscal year were expected to be $1,766,100 with an incremental cost of the Dover Sun Park of
slightly over $500,000. He noted that year-to-date through April, the City had spent approximately
$1.44M, but the incremental cost to the rate payers to meet the energy niche of renewables
(approximately 3%) was only approximately $151,000. He recalled that slightly more energy was
coming from the solar field than originally expected, but the City had been able to manage the cost.
Mr. Blakeman moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Snaman and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
Adam M. Perza
Acting Chairman
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on June 10, 2013, at
6:00 p.m. with Chairman Lynn presiding. Members present were Mr. Hare (arrived at 6:11 p.m.),
Mr. Rushe, and Mr. Shevock. Mr. Slavin was absent. Members of Council present were Council
President Bonar (arrived at 6:26 p.m.), Mr. Dixon, Mr. Perza (arrived at 6:11 p.m.), and Mr. Hutchison.
Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Shevock moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rushe and unanimously
carried.
Proposed Bond Resolutions
Mr. Lynn noted that he had received a request from staff to reverse the order of consideration for
Items #1A and #1B.
A Resolution Amending and Restating Water and Sewer Bond Resolution Providing for the
Issuance by the City of Dover of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and Related Matters
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, informed members that the proposed Resolution would
amend the City’s Water/Wastewater Bond Resolution of 1984. She explained that Bond Counsel
had revised the Resolution to make it more current and Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the significant
changes from the current Resolution. She noted that additional language relating to the Trustee had
been included and the maximum amount that must be set aside for debt service each year was
defined. Mrs. Mitchell indicated that a provision was added to allow utilizing the services of the
City Engineer when bond issues are brought forward rather than having to hire an outside consultant
and that this would result in financial savings. She stated that the Trustee would be changed from
U.S. Bank to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, which manages the City’s electric
bonds and charges lower fees. She advised members that the amount of monies that would be
needed for the State revolving fund loans would be excluded from the maximum debt service.
Mrs. Mitchell reminded members that over the last three (3) years, the City had engaged in three (3)
State revolving fund loans and, as a result, the maximum amount of debt service that must be paid
in any one (1) year had to be set aside. She indicated that the State had agreed to allow the City to
exclude these loan amounts from the maximum debt service; therefore, only the amount of the
reserve (the amount of the bonds) must be put in, which would free up money for the City.
Referring to Section 17 of the Resolution, Mr. Lynn questioned the amount of the “reasonable” fees
referenced. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the City was currently paying the Bank of
New York $500 per year for electric bonds.
In response to Mr. Lynn regarding the selection of the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company
as Trustee, Mrs. Mitchell stated that this institution was selected because it manages the City’s
electric bonds and was agreeable to having the water and sewer bonds transferred to them. She
explained that the City could not get U.S. Bank to make the change; however, refinancing the bonds
gave the City the ability to make the transfer to the Bank of New York.
Mr. Lynn inquired if there were any local banks that would able to provide this service, and
Mrs. Mitchell stated this could be researched before the matter was finalized.
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Staff recommended adoption of the Amended and Restated Water and Sewer Bond Resolution.
Mr. Rushe moved to approve staff’s recommendation for adoption of the Amended and
Restated Water and Sewer Bond Resolution Providing for the Issuance by the City of Dover
of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and Related Matters (Attachment #1), seconded by
Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Up to $6,500,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds of the
City of Dover
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that this Resolution would authorize
the sale of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and explained that $4M of the funds would be used for
the Calpine Energy Center and approximately $2M would be used to refinance the bonds currently
outstanding on the 2003 issue. She noted that the difference of $500,000 would be used to pay
issuance costs and to bring the reserve to the level needed and would come from the bond proceeds
rather than being taken from City funds.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mrs. Mitchell stated that there were not many bonds outstanding from
the 2003 issue and estimated the savings on interest would be approximately $60,000. She was
unsure of the exact interest rate of the previous issue but noted that the difference in interest rates
must be greater than 3% or the City would not proceed.
Staff recommended adoption of the Resolution authorizing the sale of up to $6,500,000 water and
sewer revenue bonds of the City of Dover.
Mr. Shevock moved to recommend the adoption of the Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Up
to $6,500,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds of the City of Dover (Attachment #2), seconded
by Mr. Rushe and unanimously carried.
Proposed Ordinance #2013-08 Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions,
Section 70-7 - Registered Sexual Offenders, Subsection (b) - Prohibition on Residency and
Employments
During the Special Council Meeting of May 28, 2013, Council directed staff to prepare a Code
amendment that would remove the requirement for offenders residing or employed within 500 feet
of a day care center at the time of adoption of Ordinance #2012-08 (April 9, 2012) to move or resign
their employment.
Police Chief James Hosfelt stated that the proposed amendment would allow two (2) individuals
who currently reside within 500 feet of a daycare center to remain in their residences, noting that
if they moved in the future, they would have to be in compliance with the ordinance.
Mr. Shevock moved to recommend adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2013-08 (Attachment #3),
seconded by Mr. Rushe and carried with two (2) yes (Rushe and Shevock) and one (1) no
(Lynn).
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Proposed Pricing for Sale of Garrison Oak Technology Park Lots
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that in recent months there had been two (2)
requests for pricing on parcels in the Garrison Oak Technical Park. Based on these inquiries, the
Economic Development Office requested comparable pricing information from R&R Commercial
Realty and McGinnis Commercial Realty.
Referring to correspondence from Mr. Charles Rodriguez from R&R Commercial Realty,
Mr. Koenig quoted a sales price for similar projects ranging between $22,983 and $40,000 per acre,
with an average of approximately $31,182 per acre. He stated that Mr. Philip McGinnis of McGinnis
Commercial Real Estate Company recommended a price of at least $30,000 per acre with conditions
on the pricing. Based on this input, the Economic Development Office proposed a price of $35,000
per acre and recommended that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate a price decrease of up
to $5,000 per acre when appropriate. Mr. Koenig stated that any sale of land would come before
Council for affirmation of sale prior to execution.
Mr. Rushe moved to recommend approval of land pricing at Garrison Oak Technical Park at
a price of $35,000 per acre and that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate a price
decrease of up to $5,000 when appropriate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and
unanimously carried.
Review of Ordinance Sponsorship
At the request of Councilman Lynn, a history of the requirement for three (3) sponsors to propose
amendments to the Dover Code was compiled. Members were advised that currently all ordinances
or proposed Charter changes must have three (3) sponsors (three (3) members of Council) before
they are presented to the appropriate committee for consideration and subsequent recommendation
to the Council. The only exceptions are emergency ordinances, zoning ordinances or map
amendments, ordinance amendments submitted by Council-appointed staff or a committee, and
ordinances passed in consideration of a comprehensive review of the Code.
Councilman Lynn expressed his desire to either remove the sponsorship requirement for Council
members or impose the same requirements for Council-appointed staff. He advised members that
executive City staff can propose changes with only one (1) sponsor. He stated the purpose of the
ordinance was to “equalize the playing field” and allow ordinances to be sponsored by only one (1)
Council person.
Mr. Hare stated that some support from Council should be required for staff to present Code
amendments. He felt that if the support of three (3) Council members could not be obtained, then
there was not enough support to merit consideration.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Lynn stated that consideration of how this matter should be
addressed was open for discussion. He indicated his wish to eliminate the requirement that Council
members must obtain three (3) sponsors; however, stated that another possibility would be to require
that staff obtain multiple sponsors, as Council must.
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Mr. Hare felt that if a Council member could not get two (2) additional members to support an
amendment, there was no need to bring it up, as this would waste time. He felt that this should apply
to staff as well and that they should attempt to obtain the support of three (3) Council members; one
(1) staff member and two (2) Council members; or the City Manager and two (2) Council members.
Mr. Shevock stated he was more inclined to require the support of two (2) people before bringing
an item to a committee for discussion. His concern was that there may be objections that a matter
was discussed prior to the meeting and that an item was being “ramrodded through.”
Mr. Shevock questioned if there were requirements in the Code or Charter that would prohibit these
changes.
Mr. Lynn stated his concern was the “chilling effect” that a mandate for multiple sponsors could
have on amendments, noting that debate may be needed before a decision can be made as to whether
a member chooses to sponsor an amendment. He felt that open, frank discussion was needed on
every item and that eliminating the need for sponsors across the board might accomplish this.
Mr. Lynn indicated that debating an issue on the floor brings about brainstorming that can turn a
mediocre idea into a great idea when presented to full Council and that the current policy should be
changed to one (1) sponsor across the board.
Mr. Hare expressed his belief that at least two (2) sponsors should be required to support a proposed
amendment.
Mr. Perza stated that the current policy was inconsistent in that there were two (2) ways to have an
item placed on the agenda and he felt that either way was subject to manipulation. He felt that if a
Council member were able to get support from one (1) other person to agree to discuss the
amendment, this should be enough to place the item on the committee agenda and that obtaining this
support would not be difficult. He suggested information be sent to the attention of the Council
President who could communicate that the item had been proposed and determine if members would
like to at least discuss the matter before placing it on the agenda. This would also prevent the City
from working on a matter if there was no will from the elected representatives to go forward and
would also prevent one (1) person from unilaterally putting items on an agenda.
Mr. Lynn noting that, historically, committee chairs had unilaterally refused to put items on agendas,
and he wished to eliminate any possibility of a “chilling” effect or manipulation. He felt that only
one (1) sponsor should be required.
Mr. Perza noted that it could become apparent very quickly if this were not a good idea if agendas
became overloaded. He was unsure if there was a problem with items not being placed on agendas
and stated that during his past year of service, he had not had a problem placing items on the agenda.
Mr. Hutchison felt that at least two (2) or three (3) people should sign on to proposed amendments
and noted that he would lean toward two (2) in view of Mr. Anderson’s current absence due to
deployment.
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Mr. Shevock inquired if there had been a problem and suggested “if it’s not broken, why try to fix
it.” He concurred with Mr. Hutchison that perhaps two (2) sponsors would be adequate due to
Mr. Anderson’s absence.
Mr. Lynn felt that it was an irritant that he would be required to find two (2) additional people to get
on board with an idea when those who work for Council are not required to do so and questioned
why City staff would be imbued with more power than the officials that they serve.
Mr. Shevock concurred that requirements should be the same for administration as they are for
Council.
Responding to Mr. Hare’s suggestion that the City Manager and the director who proposes an
ordinance determine if the item is brought forward, Mr. Lynn stated that this could be a problem if
the City Manager and director were “at loggerheads.”
Mr. Hare suggested that a Council-appointed department head be required to seek one (1) additional
sponsor and a City Manager-appointed director obtain the approval of the City Manager.
Mr. Lynn suggested that the requirement for three (3) sponsors lends itself to violations of the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). He felt that calling nine (9) members to try to get someone “on
board” could be interpreted as a serial meeting and that requiring one (1) sponsor would avoid these
problems.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development clarified that
placing an item on an agenda was the prerogative of the Council President for the Council agenda
and the Committee chair for committee agendas. In regard to development of ordinances, she stated
that she currently has only to develop an ordinance and if the Council President or Committee Chair
approves this item for the agenda, it goes on the agenda. She stated that it would not cause problems
for staff to be required to obtain two (2) sponsors or for staff to be placed on the same footing as
Council members in regard to ordinance sponsorship. Mrs. Townshend advised members that a
great deal of time would be wasted if she spent months preparing an ordinance without the support
of at least two (2) sponsors.
Mrs. McDowell, City Clerk, stated that differentiating between the ordinances brought forth by City
Manager-appointed or Council-appointed staff would complicate the process and possibly create
problems and suggested a requirement for sponsorship by two (2) Council members for any
ordinance. She felt that if staff reporting to the City Manager had ordinances to bring forth, this
would be the responsibility of the City Manager. She requested clarification as to whether
emergency ordinances, zoning ordinances or map amendments, and ordinances passed in
consideration of a comprehensive review of the Code would be excluded from this requirement if
a change were made from the current procedure, which does not require staff to obtain sponsorship.
Mrs. McDowell noted that these types of ordinances are fairly standard and must come forward.
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Mrs. Townshend concurred that these types of ordinances, including Comprehensive Plan
amendments and rezonings, should be excluded from sponsorship requirements and advised
members that if a rezoning ordinance were not brought forward, the City would be denying the
applicant due process; however, she felt that zoning text amendments should be subject to
sponsorship requirements. She was comfortable that staff could work with any recommendation
made by the Committee.
Mr. Shevock stated that the current system whereby the staff member requests placing an ordinance
on the agenda from a committee chair would provide the necessary two (2) sponsors.
Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that she felt that Mrs. McDowell’s suggestion for two (2)
Council sponsors would be a “cleaner” approach since these members are elected and staff works
for them.
Mr. Dixon concurred with Mr. Perza’s earlier comment that “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” and
Mr. Shevock agreed.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend that the sponsorship of two (2) Council members be required for any
proposed ordinance, excluding emergency ordinances, zoning ordinances, map amendments,
ordinances passed in consideration of a comprehensive review of the Code, and Comprehensive Plan
amendments, seconded by Mr. Rushe. The motion failed by a vote of two (2) yes (Hare and Rushe)
and two (2) no (Lynn and Shevock).
Mr. Hare moved to leave the requirements as they were currently set forth, seconded by
Mr. Shevock. The motion failed by a vote of two (2) yes (Hare and Shevock) and two no (Lynn and
Rushe).
As a point of order, Mr. Bonar stated that no motion was needed to leave the procedure as it was
currently being followed.
Mr. Lynn moved to reduce the Council obligation for sponsorship from three (3) sponsors to one (1)
sponsor and to leave the staff obligation unchanged. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Rushe felt that requiring two (2) Council members to agree was the best course of action, noting
that it would be difficult for an ordinance to move forward without the agreement of at least one (1)
other member.
Mr. Lynn felt there should be an opportunity for all matters to be discussed on the floor as it was his
belief that the power of debate can transform an item to a different idea.
Responding to Mr. Rushe, Mr. Lynn stated that he was unaware how other municipalities handle this
matter.
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Mr. Perza suggested that this matter be brought back for discussion at a future meeting after
obtaining input from staff regarding the most efficient use of the process.
Mrs. McDowell noted that the history of the sponsorship requirement had not been included in the
meeting packet and suggested that the matter be deferred until the next meeting so that this
information could be provided and information could be gathered regarding what other
municipalities require for sponsorship.
Mr. Hare stated that he did not disagree that there was inequity between the staff and Council
sponsorship requirement; however, he stated that even in Congress a second sponsor is required.
Mr. Lynn moved to table the matter so that members of the Committee and Council could
review the history of how the current procedure came about, seconded by Mr. Rushe and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Sean M.Lynn
Chairman
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Amended and Restated Water and Sewer Bond Resolution Providing for the Issuance by the City of
Dover of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and Related Matters
Attachment #2 - Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Up to $6,500,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds of the City of
Dover
Attachment #3 - Proposed Ordinance #2013-08 Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions,
Section 70-7 - Registered Sexual Offenders, Subsection (b) - Prohibition on Residency and
Employments
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ATTACHMENT #1
LF&A Committee Meeting of 06/10/2013
AMENDED AND RESTATED WATER AND SEWER BOND RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF DOVER
OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS AND RELATED MATTERS
WHEREAS, The City of Dover (the “City”) is authorized pursuant to Chapter 111,
Volume 52, Laws of Delaware as amended by Chapter 340, Volume 57, Laws of Delaware and
the City Charter, Chapter 158, Volume 36, Laws of Delaware as amended (the “Enabling Acts”)
to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing improvements to its water and sewer
systems; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the City Council (the “Council”) adopted February 27,
1989, (as thereafter supplemented and amended, the “1989 Bond Resolution”) which amended
and restated the bond resolution of October 24, 1984, the Council provided for the issuance of
various series of water and sewer revenue bonds; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Council adopted January 24, 2000, the Council
authorized the issuance and sale of $750,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2000-
SRF) for the purpose of providing funds for certain water and sewer projects of which $324,939
remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Council adopted April 14, 2003, the Council
authorized the issuance and sale of $7,980,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2003)
for the purpose of refunding certain prior bonds and for providing funds for certain water and
sewer projects of which $1,980,000 remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Council adopted September 24, 2009, the Council
authorized the issuance and sale of $5,942,481 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2009-
SRF) for the purpose of providing funds for certain water and sewer projects of which
$5,344,454 remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Council adopted February 22, 2010 the Council
authorized the issuance and sale of $2,404,017 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2010-
SRF) for the purpose of providing funds for certain water and sewer projects of which
$2,254,263 remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Council adopted January 24, 2011, the Council
authorized the issuance and sale of $765,060 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2011-
SRF) for the purpose of providing funds for certain water quality improvement projects of which
$724,671 remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, Section 15(2) of the 1989 Bond Resolution provides for the amendment
thereof, with the consent of at least 50% of holders of bonds outstanding under the 1989 Bond
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Council now desires to provide an amended and restated water and
sewer bond resolution to put it in the form of a master resolution for all water and sewer revenue
bonds issued thereunder and providing for certain new provisions including conditional notice
provisions, reports by a City engineer for additional bonds, and trustee provisions;
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Now Therefore, the Council hereby resolves as follows:
Section 1. Definitions. (a) As used in this Resolution, the following words shall
have the following meanings:
“Bonds” means The City of Dover, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, issued and secured
on a parity pursuant to this Resolution or any Resolution supplemental hereto.
“City” means The City of Dover, a municipal corporation of the State of Delaware.
“Charter” means the charter of the City, as amended.
“Construction Fund” means the Water and Sewer Construction Fund maintained by the
City.
“Council” means the council of the City.
“Default” means any event specified in Section 12(1) of this Resolution.
“Gross Revenue” means all fees and charges resulting from provision of water and sewer
services (including wastewater collection impact fees), revenue from product sales, and other
revenue required to be placed in the Water and Sewer Fund under this Resolution, and any
interest earnings on the Water and Sewer Fund which are held in the Water and Sewer Fund;
however, Gross Revenue does not include: (a) any payments of assessments levied against
benefited properties; (b) the proceeds of any grants, (c) the proceeds of any borrowing for capital
improvements; (d) the proceeds of any casualty insurance which the City intends to utilize for
repair or replacement of Water and Sewer Facilities.
“Maximum Annual Debt Service” means the maximum annual debt service on all
outstanding Bonds for a twelve month period commencing December 15 and ending December
14 during which any Bond is outstanding.
“Net Operating Revenue” means the Gross Revenue less the Operating Expenses.
“Operating Expenses” means all expenses incurred for operation, maintenance and repair
of the water and sewer system, including but not limited to administrative expenses, financial
and auditing expenses, insurance premiums, claims (to the extent monies are not available from
proceeds of insurance), taxes, legal and engineering expenses relating to operation and
maintenance, payments and reserves for pension, retirement, health, hospitalization, and sick
leave benefits, payments to reserve funds, fees due others (including Kent County) for sewer
treatment service, and any other similar expenses to be paid to the extent properly and directly
attributable to operations of the system. Operating Expenses do not include any reserves for
extraordinary maintenance or repair, any allowance for depreciation or any payments of the City
for debt service on any existing indebtedness of the City.
“Parity Bonds” means any revenue bonds or other obligations of the City which comply
with the provisions of Section 11 of this Resolution for the issuance of Parity Bonds.
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“Paying Agent and Registrar” means the City or such other entity which is under contract
with the City to serve as paying agent and registrar for the Bonds or any series thereof.
“Qualified Investments” means:
(a) U.S. Government Securities issued by the U.S. Government and backed by the
full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury.
(b) Obligations issued or guaranteed by any agency controlled by or acting as an
instrumentality of the United States of America.
(c) Repurchase agreements with underlying collateral consisting of obligations
limited to those mentioned in (a) and (b) above with banks provided that the City
or the Paying Agent and Registrar has possession and a perfected security interest
in the collateral security which must have a market value not less than 102 percent
of the amount invested. Repurchase agreements shall be limited to a maximum
maturity of 90 days at the time of purchase.
(d) Certificates of Deposit issued by, and time deposits in, any bank, provided such
investment is fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation or to the extent not insured, (i)
must be collateralized by U.S. Government Investments or (ii) the banking
institution must have assets of not less than $5 billion and issuers must have a
short-term rating of at least A-1 by Standard & Poor’s and at least P1 by Moody’s
and a long-term rating of at least AA by Standard & Poor’s and at least Aa by
Moody’s. The maximum stated maturity of any investment in this sector shall be
limited to 3 years at the time of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 25% of the
total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the total portfolio.
(e) Corporate bonds and debentures provided that issuers have a long-term rating of
at least AA by Standard & Poor’s and at least Aa by Moody’s. The maximum
stated maturity of any investment in this sector shall be limited to 3 years at the
time of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 25% of the total portfolio. No
single issuer shall exceed 5% of the total portfolio.
(f) Municipal obligations issued by state and local governments and public
authorities in the United States provided that the issuer be rated at least AA by
Standard & Poor’s and at least Aa by Moody’s. The maximum stated maturity of
any investment in this sector shall be limited to 3 years at the time of purchase.
This sector shall not exceed 15% of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall
exceed 5% of the total portfolio.
(g) Commercial Paper provided that issuers are rated at least A-1 by Standard &
Poor’s and at least P1 by Moody’s. The maximum stated maturity of any
investment in this sector shall be limited to 270 days at the time of purchase. This
sector shall not exceed 25% of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed
5% of the total portfolio.
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(h) Shares of Registered Investment Companies (money market funds) such that the
fund is 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.
(i) State of Delaware Investment Pool (Delaware Local Government Investment
Pool).
“Redemption Fund” means the Water and Sewer Debt Redemption Fund maintained in
trust by the Paying Agent and Registrar for the benefit of the owners of all Bonds to pay
principal and interest on the Bonds.
“Reserve Account” means a separate account in the Redemption Fund in which the City
agrees to maintain an amount equal to the Maximum Annual Debt Service; provided that for
purposes of calculating such Maximum Annual Debt Service, Bonds purchased by the State
Revolving Fund (SRF) are excluded from the definition of Bonds.
“Reserve Account Deficiency” means any amount by which the Maximum Annual Debt
Service on all Bonds outstanding at the end of a fiscal year exceeds the amount on deposit in the
Reserve Account at the end of that fiscal year.
“Supplemental Resolution” means a Resolution of Council supplemental hereto
providing for the issuance of additional Bonds or for other amendment to this Resolution.
“Trustee” means The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company.
“U.S. Government Investments” means any obligations fully and unconditionally
guaranteed by the United States of America.
“Water and Sewer Fund” means the Water and Sewer fund maintained by the City into
which the Gross Revenue is deposited.
“Water and Sewer Facilities” means all real and personal property now or hereafter
established, owned, operated, used or maintained by the City, within or without its corporate
limits, for the system of water supply and the system for collecting, treating and disposing of
sewage, together with all property, rights, easements and interests pertaining thereto or acquired
in connection therewith.
Section 2. Issuance of Bonds. Pursuant to the Enabling Acts, the Council shall
approve the issuance of Bonds, the terms and conditions of which shall be set forth in a
Supplemental Resolution.
The Bonds shall be special obligations of The City of Dover, and shall be payable solely
from the Net Operating Revenue. The full faith and credit of the City shall not be pledged to pay
principal and interest on the Bonds.
Unless otherwise provided in a Supplemental Resolution pertaining to the issuance of a
series of Bonds, principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable by check or draft mailed
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to each owner of such Bond at the address of such owner as it appears on the books of the
Registrar as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the payment
date occurs (the “Record Date”).
The Bonds may be issued in book entry form, registered in the name of a securities
depository (the “Depository”) and immobilized in the custody of the Depository subject to such
terms and conditions as may be determined by the Mayor in which case the Mayor may execute
and deliver on behalf of the City a letter of representations in a form and with such content as the
Mayor may determine to be in the best interest of the City. In the event that the Bonds are
immobilized in the custody of a Depository, the City shall not be liable for the failure of the
Depository or of any participant of the Depository to perform any obligation to any participant or
beneficial owner of any such Bond.
Each of the Bonds shall be signed by the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor and
the Controller/Treasurer of the City and the official Seal of the City shall be affixed or printed
thereon.
Section 3. Redemption. The Bonds of any series shall be subject to optional and
mandatory redemption by the City, in whole or in part, on the terms and conditions set forth in
such Bonds, the applicable Supplemental Resolution and this Resolution.
Notice of any redemption, identifying the Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed, shall be
given not more than sixty (60) nor fewer than twenty (20) days prior to the redemption date, by first
class United States mail to the registered owners of the Bonds to be redeemed at their registered
addresses. Failure to mail any such notice or any defect in the mailed notice or the mailing thereof
shall not affect the validity of any proceedings for the redemption of other Bonds for which notice
shall be duly given. No further interest shall accrue on the principal of any Bonds called for
redemption after the redemption date if notice of redemption has been duly mailed and redemption
moneys have been deposited with or made available to the Paying Agent on or prior to the date set
for redemption and the holders of such Bonds shall have no rights with respect to such Bonds
except to receive payment of the redemption price thereof and unpaid interest accrued to the date
fixed for redemption.
If at the time of mailing of any notice of optional redemption the City shall not have
deposited with the Paying Agent moneys sufficient to redeem all the Bonds called for redemption,
such notice shall state that it is conditional, that is, subject to the deposit or transfer of the
redemption moneys with the Paying Agent not later than the opening of business on the redemption
date, and that such notice shall be of no effect unless such moneys are so deposited.
Section 4. Form of Bond. The Bonds shall be in substantially the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 5. Disposition of Bond Proceeds. Interest accrued from the date of the
Bonds until the date of closing and any capitalized interest shall be placed in the Redemption
Fund and shall be used to pay interest on the Bonds. An amount sufficient to cause the total
Reserve Account to equal the Maximum Annual Debt Service on the Bonds shall be placed in
the Reserve Account. The balance of the Bond proceeds shall be placed in the Construction
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Fund and shall be distributed only to finance the projects as set forth in the applicable
Supplemental Resolution and costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds.
Separate sub-accounts shall be maintained in the Construction Fund to segregate funds with
respect to each series of Bonds. The City may otherwise establish such sub-accounts as it shall
deem appropriate.
Monies in the Redemption Fund may be invested at the direction of the City in U.S.
Government Investments and monies in the Construction Fund may be invested by the City in
Qualified Investments. Earnings from investment of the funds in the Construction Fund shall be
maintained in the Construction Fund, and shall be treated and disbursed as Bond proceeds.
Earnings from investment of the funds in the Redemption Fund shall be deposited in the Water
and Sewer Fund after certification of sufficiency required in section 7 infra. Any proceeds of the
Bonds remaining after payment of all project and issuance costs shall be transferred to the Water
and Sewer Fund.
Section 6. Pledge and Disposition of Net Operating Revenue. The City hereby
pledges the Net Operating Revenue to the payment of principal and interest on all Bonds.
The City hereby covenants with the holder that it will, so long as any Bonds remain
outstanding, make the following deposits from the Net Operating Revenue Redemption Fund.
(1) On the fifteenth day of each month the City will deposit into the
Redemption Fund an amount equal to one-sixth (1/6th) of the amount necessary to pay interest on
the Bonds which will become due during the six months following the deposit. Prepayment of
monthly deposits will fulfill this requirement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall
deposit into the Redemption Fund from the Net Operating Revenue an amount sufficient to
permit all interest due on the Bonds to be paid on the date it is due.
(2) On the fifteenth day of each month, the City will deposit into the
Redemption Fund an amount equal to one-twelfth (1/12th) of the amount necessary to pay the
principal on any Bonds which will become due during the twelve months following the deposit.
Prepayment of monthly deposits will fulfill this requirement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
City will deposit into the Redemption Fund from the Net Operating Revenue an amount
sufficient to permit all principal due on the Bonds to be paid on the date it is due.
(3) On the first day of each month the City shall deposit into the Reserve
Account an amount equal to one-twelfth (l/12th) of any Reserve Account Deficiency determined
to exist on the immediately previous December 15th valuation.
Except in the event of a Default, Net Operating Revenue on deposit in the Water and
Sewer Fund may be expended by the City for the following purposes and in the following
priority.
First: Operating Expenses.
Second: Redemption Fund and Reserve Account Deposits.
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Third: Debt service on other debt obligations of the City to the extent that the proceeds
of such obligations were expended for Water and Sewer Facilities.
Fourth: Expenditures for capital improvements to the Water and Sewer Facilities
approved by Council for the current fiscal year.
Fifth: Any other lawful purpose, whether or not for the benefit of the bondholders or for
the Water and Sewer Facilities; provided that no expenditure or transfer shall be made pursuant
to this Item Fifth without the prior certification of the Mayor or the City Manager, to be filed
with the Paying Agent and Registrar, that all obligations set forth in Items First through Fourth
are current and that such proposed expenditure or transfer would not impair the City’s ability to
meet its obligations under this Resolution:
Section 7. Reserve Account. The City shall maintain a balance in the Reserve
Account at least equal to the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding Bonds. If the
balance in the Reserve Account falls below the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all
outstanding Bonds, the balance will be replenished as provided in Section 6(3), above. The
Paying Agent and Register shall certify to the City the fair market value of the Reserve Account
as of the fifteenth day of each December for the purpose of determining the balance in such
account.
Monies required to be maintained in the Reserve Account will be used only to pay
principal and interest on the Bonds, and only in the event that the Net Operating Revenue and
other monies in the Redemption Fund are insufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the
Bonds when due.
Any amounts in the Reserve Account on the fifteenth day of each December in excess of
the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding Bonds may be transferred to the Water
and Sewer Fund. Any surplus remaining in the Reserve Account after all Bonds have been paid
shall be deposited in the Water and Sewer Fund.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of this section, the calculation of Maximum
Annual Debt Service shall exclude Bonds purchased by the State Revolving Fund (SRF) from
the definition of Bonds.
Section 8. Rate Covenant. The City covenants that it will charge fees in connection
with the operation of the Water and Sewer Facilities which are projected to generate Net
Operating Revenue at least equal to 1.20 times the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all
outstanding Bonds. If the Net Operating Revenue fails to meet this level, the City shall promptly
increase its fees to a level so that Net Operating Revenue is projected to meet the required level.
Section 9. General Covenants. The City hereby covenants and agrees with the
holders and owners of all outstanding Bonds as follows:
(1) That it will, to the extent the Net Operating Revenue is sufficient,
promptly cause the principal and interest on the Bonds to be paid as they become due.
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(2) That it will maintain complete books and records relating to the operation
of the Water and Sewer Facilities, the Water and Sewer Fund, the Construction Fund, the
Redemption Fund and the Reserve Account, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and will cause such books and records to be audited annually at the end of each fiscal
year, and an audit report prepared and made available for the inspection of bondholders.
(3) That it will not issue Bonds or other obligations having a claim superior to
the claim of the Bonds upon the Net Operating Revenue.
(4) That it will promptly deposit into the Water and Sewer Fund all sums
required to be so deposited.
(5) That it will operate the Water and Sewer Facilities in a sound, efficient
and economic manner, and will not enter into any agreements to provide free service or services
except for fire fighting, hydrant flushing, or in case of emergency.
(6) That it will maintain its contracts with Kent County for the treatment of
sewage collected by the City or will otherwise provide for the treatment or disposal of such
sewage.
Section 10. Registration and Transfer.
(1) The transfer of Bonds shall be registered on the Bond Register, which
shall be kept for this purpose at the offices of the Paying Agent and Registrar of the City, upon
surrender thereof by the Registered Owner in person or by his attorney duly authorized in writing
together with a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the City duly executed by
the Registered Owner or his attorney duly authorized in writing free of charge except for any
applicable transfer tax or other governmental charge. Upon any such registration or transfer, the
Paying Agent and Registrar shall issue in the name of the transferee a new registered Bond or
Bonds of the same series and maturity.
(2) The City and its Paying Agent and Registrar may deem and treat the
Registered Owner of any registered Bond as the absolute owner of such Bond for the purpose of
receiving any payment on such Bond and for all other purposes of this Resolution, whether such
Bond shall be overdue or not. Neither the City nor Bond Registrar nor any Paying Agent and
Registrar shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. Payment of, or on account of, the
principal of and premium, if any, and interest on any registered Bond shall be made to such
Registered Owner or upon his written order. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to
satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Bond to the extent of the sum or sums so paid.
(3) The City shall not be required (a) to register the transfer of or exchange
any Bond for a period of fifteen (15) days next preceding any interest payment date on such
Bond or (b) to register the transfer of or exchange any Bond for a period of thirty (30) days next
preceding the redemption date of any Bonds which have been previously called for redemption.
Section 11. Parity Bonds. The City may issue Parity Bonds to provide funds to
finance the completion of construction of projects previously authorized by Council, the
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construction of new Water and Sewer Facilities or the refunding of outstanding Bonds, upon the
following conditions:
(1) No Default has occurred and is continuing;
(2) At the time of the issuance of the Parity Bonds there is no deficiency in
the Redemption Fund or the Reserve Account;
(3) The Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Parity Bonds requires that a
deposit be made at the closing sufficient to bring the balance in the Reserve Account equal to the
Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding Bonds, including the proposed Parity Bonds.
(4) The Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Parity Bonds contains a
covenant of the City requiring the City to charge fees projected to generate Net Operating
Revenue at least equal to 1.20 times the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding
Bonds.
(5) Prior to the issuance of the Parity Bonds the City shall file in the
Treasurer’s office a report of either a City engineer or an independent consulting engineer that
the schedule of rates and charges which have been previously authorized by the City are
sufficient to produce, on a pro forma basis, Net Operating Revenue in the fiscal year
immediately following the fiscal year in which the Parity Bonds are to be issued at least equal to
1.20 times the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding Bonds, including the proposed
Parity Bonds but excluding any Bonds to be refunded by the proposed Parity Bonds.
Section 12. Defaults and Remedies
(1) The following events shall constitute a Default:
(A) Failure to pay principal or interest on any Bond when due; or,
(B) Failure to perform any other obligation of the City imposed by this
Resolution or the Bonds, but only if:
(i) the failure continues for a period of more than ninety (90)
days after written demand has been made on the City to
remedy the failure; and
(ii) the City fails to take reasonable steps to remedy the failure
within that ninety day period; or
(C) Imposition of a receivership upon, or liquidation of, the Water and
Sewer Fund; or,
(D) Written admission by the City that the City is unable to pay its
debts as they become due.
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(2) Upon a Default, the Construction Fund and the Water and Sewer Fund
shall be transferred to the Paying Agent and Registrar who shall operate and maintain said Funds
in Trust pursuant to the terms of this Resolution and for the benefit of the bondholders.
(3) Upon a Default, any bondholder may exercise any remedy available at law
or in equity.
(4) Upon a Default, any bondholder or the Paying Agent and Registrar shall
have the rights set forth in 52 Del. Laws Ch. 111 to apply in an appropriate judicial proceeding
for the appointment of a receiver of a Water and Sewer Facilities.
Section 13. Appointment of Trustee. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company is
hereby appointed Trustee under this Resolution. Said Trustee shall signify its acceptance of the
duties, obligations and trusts imposed upon it by this Resolution by executing the certificate of
authentication endorsed upon and, by executing such certificate upon any bond, the Trustee shall
be deemed to have accepted such duties, obligations and trusts, but only upon the terms and
conditions set forth in this Article, to all of which the City, the Trustee and the respective owners
of the bonds agree.
Section 14. Trustee Entitled to Indemnity. The Trustee shall be under no obligation to
institute any suit, or to take any remedial proceeding under this Resolution, or to enter any
appearance or in any way defend in any suit in which it may be defendant, or to take any steps in
the execution of the trusts hereby created or in the enforcement of any rights and power
hereunder, until it shall be indemnified to its satisfaction against any and all costs and expenses,
outlays and counsel fees and other reasonable disbursements, and against all liability; the Trustee
may, nevertheless, begin suit, or appear in and defend suit, or do anything else in its judgment:
proper to be done by it as such Trustee, without indemnity, and in such case the City shall
reimburse the Trustee from Revenues for all costs and expenses, outlays and counsel fees and
other reasonable disbursements properly incurred in connection therewith. If the City shall fail
to make such reimbursement, the Trustee may reimburse itself from any moneys in its possession
under the provisions of this Resolution and shall be entitled to a preference therefor over any of
the bonds Outstanding hereunder.
Section 15. Limitations on Trustee’s Obligations. The Trustee shall be under no
obligation to effect or maintain insurance or to renew any policies of insurance or to inquire as to
the sufficiency of any policies of insurance carried by the City, or to report, or make or file
claims or proof of loss for, any loss or damage insured against or which may occur, or to keep
itself informed or advised as the payment of any taxes or assessments, or to require any such
payment to be made. The Trustee shall have no responsibility in respect of the validity or
sufficiency of this Resolution or in respect of the validity of the bonds or the due execution or
issuance thereof. The Trustee shall be under no obligation, except as otherwise herein expressly
required, to see that any duties herein imposed upon the City, the engineers, the Paying Agent,
any Depository, or any party other than itself shall be done or performed, and the Trustee shall
not be subject to any liability for failure to see that any such duties or covenants are so done or
performed.
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Section 16. Trustee Not Liable for Failure of Others. The Trustee shall not be liable or
responsible because of the failure of the City or of any of its employees or agents to make any
collections or deposits or to perform any act herein required of them or because of the loss of any
moneys arising through the insolvency or the act or default or omission of any other Depositary
in which such moneys shall have been deposited under the provisions of this Resolution. The
Trustee shall not be responsible for the application of any of the proceeds of the bonds or any
other moneys deposited with it and paid out, withdrawn or transferred hereunder if such
application, payment, withdrawal or transfer shall be made in accordance with the provisions of
this Resolution. The immunities and exemptions from liability of the Trustee hereunder shall
extend to its directors, officers, employees, counsel and other agents.
Section 17. Compensation of Trustee. Subject to the provisions of any contract between
the City and the Trustee, the City shall pay to the Trustee from revenues reasonable
compensation for all services performed by it hereunder and also all its reasonable expenses,
charges and other disbursements and those of its attorneys, agents and employees incurred in and
about the administration and execution of the trusts hereby created and the performance of its
powers and duties hereunder. If the City shall fail to make any payment required by this Section,
the Trustee may make such payment from any moneys in its possession under the provisions of
this Resolution and shall be entitled to a preference therefor over any of the bonds outstanding
hereunder.
Section 18. Monthly Statement from Trustee. It shall be the duty of the Trustee, on or
before the 15th day of each month after the delivery of the bonds under the provisions of this
Resolution, to file with the City Manager a statement setting forth in respect of the preceding
calendar month:
(a) the amount withdrawn or transferred from and the amount deposited to the credit
of each Fund or Account held by it under the provisions of this Resolution,
(b) the amount applied to the purchase or redemption of bonds under the provisions
of this Resolution and a description of the bonds so purchased or redeemed,
(c) the amount on deposit with the Trustee at the end of such month to the credit of
each Fund and Account created under the provisions of this Resolution,
(d) a brief description of all obligations held by the Trustee as an investment of
moneys in each Fund and Account under the provisions of this Resolution,
(e) any other information which the City Manager may reasonably request, provided
that, with respect to clause (b) above, notice shall be provided by Trustee to the City Manager
within thirty (30) days of purchase or redemption of bonds rather than on a monthly basis.
Section 19. Trustee May Rely on Certificates. In case at any time it shall be necessary or
desirable for the Trustee to make any investigation respecting any fact preparatory to taking or
not taking any action or doing or not doing anything as such Trustee, and in any case in which
this Resolution provides for permitting or taking any action, the Trustee may rely upon any
certificate required or permitted to be filed with it under the provisions of this Resolution, and
any such certificate shall be evidence of such fact to protect the Trustee in any action that it may
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or may not take or in respect of anything it may or may not do, in good faith, by reason of the
supposed existence of such fact. Except as otherwise provided in this Resolution, any request,
notice, certificate or other instrument from the City to the Trustee shall be deemed to have been
signed by the proper party or parties if signed by the City Manager and the Trustee may accept
and rely upon a certificate signed by the City Clerk as to any action taken by the City Council.
Section 20. Trustee Not Obliged to Take Notice of Certain Defaults. Except upon the
happening of any event of default specified in this Resolution, the Trustee shall not be obliged to
take notice or be deemed to have notice of any event of default hereunder, unless specifically
notified in writing of such event of default by the owners of not less than ten per centum (10%)
in aggregate principal amount of the bonds hereby secured and then outstanding.
Section 21. Trustee May Deal in Bonds and Take Action as Bondowner. The bank or
trust company acting as Trustee under this Resolution, and its directors, officers, employees or
agents, may in good faith buy, sell, own, hold and deal in any of the bonds issued under the
provisions of this Resolution, and may join in any action which any bondholder may be entitled
to take with like effect as if such bank or trust company were not the Trustee.
Section 22. Trustee Not Responsible for Recitals. The recitals, statements and
representations contained herein and in the bonds (excluding the Trustee’s certificate of
authentication on the bonds) shall be taken and construed as made by and on the part of the City
and not by the Trustee, and the Trustee assumes and shall be under no responsibility for the
correctness of the same.
Section 23. Trustee Protected in Certain Actions. The Trustee shall be protected and
shall incur no liability in acting or proceeding, or in not acting or not proceeding, in good faith,
reasonably and in accordance with the terms of this Resolution, upon any resolution, order,
notice, request, consent, waiver, certificate, statement, affidavit, requisition, bond or other paper
or document which it shall in good faith believe to be genuine and to have been adopted or
signed by the proper board or person or to have been prepared and furnished pursuant to any of
the provisions of this Resolution, and the Trustee shall be under no duty to make any
investigation or inquiry as to any statements contained or matters referred to in any such
instrument. The Trustee shall not be bound to recognize any person as an owner of any bond not
registered in accordance with the terms hereof. The Trustee shall not be under any obligation to
see to the recording or filing of this Resolution or otherwise to the giving to any person of notice
of the provisions hereof.
Section 24. Resignation of Trustee. The Trustee may resign at any time and thereby
become discharged from the trusts hereby created, by notice in writing to be given to the City
and published once in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the City of
Wilmington, Delaware, and in a daily newspaper of general circulation or a financial journal
published in the Borough of Manhattan, City and State of New York, not less than thirty (30)
days before such resignation is to take effect, but such resignation shall take effect immediately
upon the appointment of a new Trustee hereunder if such new Trustee shall be appointed before
the time limited by such notice and shall then accept the trusts hereof.
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Section 25. Removal of Trustee. The Trustee may be removed at any time by an
instrument or concurrent instruments in writing, executed by the owners of not less than a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the bonds hereby secured and then outstanding and
filed with the City. A photostatic copy of each such instrument shall be delivered promptly by
the City to the Trustee. The Trustee may also be removed at any time for any breach of trust or
for acting or proceeding in violation of, or for failing to act or proceed in accordance with, any
provision of this Resolution with respect to the duties and obligations of the Trustee, by any
court of competent jurisdiction upon the application of the City Council or the owners of not less
than five per centum (5%) in aggregate principal amount of the bonds then outstanding
hereunder.
Section 26. Appointment of a Successor Trustee. If at any time hereafter the Trustee
shall resign, be removed, be dissolved, or otherwise become incapable of acting, or if the bank or
trust company acting as Trustee shall be taken over by any governmental official, agency,
department or board, the position of Trustee shall thereupon become vacant. If the position of
Trustee shall become vacant for any of the foregoing reasons or for any other reason, the City
Council shall appoint a Trustee to fill such vacancy. The City shall publish notice of any such
appointment by it made once in each week for two (2) successive weeks in a daily newspaper of
general circulation published in the City of Wilmington, Delaware, and in a daily newspaper of
general circulation or a financial journal published in the Borough of Manhattan, City and State
of New York.
At any time within one year after any such vacancy shall have occurred, the owners of a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the bonds hereby secured and then outstanding, by an
instrument or concurrent instruments in writing, executed by such bondowners or their attorneys
in fact or legal representatives and filed with the City, may appoint a successor Trustee which
shall supersede any Trustee theretofore appointed by the City. Photostatic copies of each such
instrument shall be delivered promptly by the City to the predecessor Trustee and to the Trustee
so appointed by the bondowners.
If no appointment of a successor Trustee shall be made pursuant to the foregoing
provisions of this Section, the owner of any bond Outstanding hereunder or any retiring Trustee
may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor Trustee. Such court may
thereupon, after such notice, if any, as such court may deem proper and prescribe, appoint a
successor Trustee.
Any Trustee hereafter appointed shall be a bank or trust company authorized by law to
exercise corporate trust powers and subject to examination by federal or state authority, of good
standing, and having a combined capital and surplus aggregating not less than Twenty Five
Million Dollars ($25,000,000).
Section 27. Vesting of Trusts in Successor Trustee. Every successor Trustee appointed
hereunder shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to its predecessor, and also to the City, an
instrument in writing accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon such successor
Trustee, without any further act, shall become fully vested with all the rights, immunities, power
and trusts, and subject to all the duties and obligations, of its predecessor; but such predecessors
shall, nevertheless, on the written request of its successor or of the City, and upon payment of the
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expenses, charges and other disbursements of such predecessor which are payable pursuant to the
provisions of Section 17 of this Resolution, execute and deliver an instrument transferring to
such successor Trustee all the rights, immunities, powers and trusts of such predecessor
hereunder; and every predecessor Trustee shall deliver all property and moneys held by it
hereunder to its successor. Should an instrument in writing from the City be required by any
successor Trustee for more fully and certainly vesting in such Trustee the rights, immunities,
powers and trusts hereby vested or intended to be vested in the predecessor Trustee, any such
instrument in writing shall and will, on request, be executed, acknowledged and delivered by the
City.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this Article, any bank or trust
company having power to perform the duties and execute the trusts of this Resolution and
otherwise qualified to act as trustee hereunder with or into which the bank or trust company
acting as Trustee may be merged or consolidated, or to which the assets and business of such
bank or trust company may be sold, shall be deemed the successor of the Trustee.
Section 28. Insurance. The City covenants to maintain insurance, or a reasonable
system of self insurance, appropriate to the risks associated with operation of its Water and
Sewer Facilities.
Section 29. Sales, Leases and Encumbrances. The City may not sell, encumber,
exchange or otherwise dispose of any property constituting a part of the Water and Sewer
Facilities unless such property is either worn out or obsolete or, in the opinion of the City, is no
longer useful in the operation of the Water and Sewer Facilities. Any proceeds of such sale,
exchange or other disposition not used to replace the property so sold or exchanged shall be
deposited in the Water and Sewer Fund.
The City may lease as lessor or make contracts or grant licenses for the operation of, or
grant easements or other rights with respect to any part of the Water and Sewer Facilities if such
lease, contract, license, easement or right does not, in the opinion of the City, impede the
operation of the Water and Sewer Facilities.
Section 30. Amendment of Resolution.
(1) This Resolution may be amended without the consent of any bondholders
for any one or more of the following purposes:
(A) To add to the covenants and agreements of the City in this
Resolution any other covenants and agreements thereafter to be observed by the City, or to
surrender any right or power herein reserved to or conferred upon the City;
(B) To cure any ambiguity or formal defect contained in this
Resolution, if that cure does not, in the judgment of the Council, adversely affect the interest of
the bondholders; or
(C) To issue Parity Bonds in accordance with section 11 hereof.
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(2) This Resolution may be amended for any other purpose only upon consent
of holders of not less than 50% in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds outstanding;
provided, however, that no amendment shall be valid which:
(A) Extends the maturity of any Bond, reduces the rate of interest upon
any Bond, extends the time of payment of interest on any Bond, reduces the amount of principal
payable on any Bond, or reduces any premium payable on any Bond, without the consent of the
affected bondholder; or
(B) Reduces the percent of bondholders required to approve an
amendatory resolution.
Section 31. Defeasance. The lien of the Bonds, or any series of Bonds, upon the Net
Operating Revenue may be defeased, and such Bonds shall be deemed paid, if the City places in
irrevocable escrow direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed by, the United States of
America which are calculated together with interest earnings thereon to be sufficient, without
reinvestment, to pay principal, interest and any premium on the Bonds as they become due,
either at maturity or on prior redemption.
Section 32. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon receipt of the
consent of holders of at least 50% of Bonds outstanding.
APPROVED by the Council of The City of Dover, the __ day of ________, 2013.
City Clerk
The City of Dover
APPROVED by the Mayor of The City of Dover, the __ day of ________, 2013.
Mayor, The City of Dover
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No. R - $_______________
EXHIBIT A
STATE OF DELAWARE
KENT COUNTY
THE CITY OF DOVER
WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BOND, SERIES _____
INTEREST RATE MATURITY DATE DATED DATE CUSIP
REGISTERED OWNER:
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: DOLLARS
THE CITY OF DOVER, in Kent County, State of Delaware, for value received,
hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner identified above, or registered assigns, the
Principal Amount identified above on the Maturity Date specified above, unless this Bond shall
have been previously called for redemption and payment of the redemption price shall have been
duly made or provided for, and to pay interest at the Interest Rate specified above, on such
Principal Amount from the interest payment date next preceding the date of registration and
authentication of this Bond, unless this Bond is registered and authenticated as of an interest
payment date, in which event this Bond shall bear interest from such interest payment date or
unless this Bond is registered and authenticated prior to ______________, in which event this
Bond shall bear interest from the Dated Date indicated above, or unless interest on the
hereinafter referred to Bonds shall be in default, in which event this Bond shall bear interest from
the last date to which interest has been paid, at the rate specified above payable semiannually on
______ and ______ of each year commencing ___________ until payment in full of such
Principal Amount, and to pay interest on the overdue principal and, to the extent permitted by
law, on overdue interest at the rate specified above.
Both the principal of and interest on this Bond are payable in lawful money of the
United States of America. Interest on this Bond shall be paid by check or draft mailed to the
Registered Owner as shown on the bond register maintained by the Paying Agent and Registrar.
The Principal Amount shall be payable upon presentation and surrender of this Bond by the
Registered Owner thereof at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent and
Registrar.
In the event that this Bond is held by or registered in the name of a securities
depository or other agent or nominee of a beneficial owner, by purchase of a Bond the
bondholder agrees that the City will have no responsibility or liability for any action or inaction
by the depository or other agent or nominee in connection with the Bond.
The Series _____ Bonds maturing on or after _________________ are subject to
redemption, at the option of the City in whole at any time on or after ______________,
_______________, and in part on any interest payment date on or after ________________,
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_______________, at the following prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount
redeemed) plus interest accrued to the redemption date:
Redemption Date
(Dates inclusive) Redemption Price
_____________, 20__ through __________, 20__ %
_____________, 20__ through __________, 20__ %
_____________, 20__ through __________, 20__ %
_____________, 20__ through __________, 20__ %
_____________, 20__ and thereafter %
Notice of any redemption, identifying the Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed, shall be
given not more than sixty (60) nor fewer than twenty (20) days prior to the redemption date, by first
class United States mail to the registered owners of the Bonds to be redeemed at their registered
addresses. Failure to mail any such notice or any defect in the mailed notice or the mailing thereof
shall not affect the validity of any proceedings for the redemption of other Bonds for which notice
shall be duly given. No further interest shall accrue on the principal of any Bonds called for
redemption after the redemption date if notice of redemption has been duly mailed and redemption
moneys have been deposited with or made available to the Paying Agent on or prior to the date set
for redemption and the holders of such Bonds shall have no rights with respect to such Bonds
except to receive payment of the redemption price thereof and unpaid interest accrued to the date
fixed for redemption.
If at the time of mailing of any notice of optional redemption the City shall not have
deposited with the Paying Agent moneys sufficient to redeem all the Bonds called for redemption,
such notice shall state that it is conditional, that is, subject to the deposit or transfer of the
redemption moneys with the Paying Agent not later than the opening of business on the redemption
date, and that such notice shall be of no effect unless such moneys are so deposited.
This Bond is one of the Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series _____ of The
City of Dover (the “Bonds”), and is issued by The City of Dover for the purpose of providing
funds for the construction of water and sewer facilities, and is issued in full and strict accordance
and compliance with all of the provisions of the Charter of The City of Dover, and the
Constitution and statutes of the State of Delaware including a Resolution of City Council
adopted ___________________ (the “Resolution”) and a Supplemental Resolution thereto.
This Bond is not a general obligation or debt of The City of Dover but is payable
solely from the Net Operating Revenue of the Water and Sewer Facilities as provided in the
Resolution and the owner hereof has no right to compel the levy of any tax for the payment of
this Bond or the interest to accrue hereon. The City of Dover covenants and agrees with the
holder of this Bond that it will keep and perform all of the covenants of this Bond and the
Resolution. The City of Dover has pledged the Net Operating Revenue of the Water and Sewer
Facilities to the payment of principal and interest on this Bond.
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The City may issue additional bonds secured on a parity with the Bonds to finance
the construction, completion, repair and improvement of water and sewer facilities or the
refunding of outstanding Bonds upon meeting certain conditions set forth in the Resolution
which Parity Bonds shall rank on a parity with the Series _____ Bonds in the lien and benefit of
this Resolution.
The Series _____ Bonds are issuable in the form of registered bonds without
coupons in the denominations of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. The owner of any
registered Bond or Bonds may surrender the same (together with a written instrument of transfer
satisfactory to the City duly executed by the registered owner or his duly authorized attorney) at
the office of the Paying Agent and Registrar of the City, in exchange for an equal aggregate
principal amount of registered Bonds, of the same maturity and of any other authorized
denominations in the manner, subject to the conditions and upon the payment of the charges
provided in the Resolution.
Any transfer of this Bond must be registered, as provided in the Resolution, upon
the Bond Register kept for that purpose at the office of the Paying Agent and Registrar of the
City by the registered owner hereof in person, or by his attorney duly authorized in writing, upon
surrender of this Bond together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the City duly
executed by the registered owner or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon a new
registered bond or bonds, of the same series and maturity and in the same aggregate principal
amounts, shall be issued to the transferee in exchange herefore as provided in the Resolution free
of charge except for any applicable transfer tax or other governmental charge. The City may
deem and treat the person in whose name this Bond is registered as the absolute owner hereof for
the purpose of receiving payment of, or on account of, the principal or redemption price hereof
and interest due hereon and for all other purposes, as provided in the Resolution.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Council of The City of Dover by Resolution
duly adopted, has caused this Bond to be executed with the manual or facsimile signatures of its
Mayor and Treasurer, and has caused the City’s corporate Seal to be printed or affixed hereto, all
as of the _____ day of __________________, 20__.
____________________________________
__
Mayor, The City of Dover
(SEAL)
____________________________________
__
Treasurer, The City of Dover
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AMENDED AND RESTATED WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BOND RESOLUTION
ENDING AND RESTATING THE 1984 BOND
RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF DOVER
OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS AND RELATED MATTERS
WHEREAS, The City of Dover (the “City”) is authorized pursuant to Chapter 111,
Volume 52, Laws of Delaware as amended by Chapter 340, Volume 57, Laws of Delaware and the
City Charter, Chapter 158, Volume 36, Laws of Delaware as amended (the “Enabling Acts”) to
issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing improvements to its water and sewer systems;
and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the City Council (the “Council”) adopted September 10,
1984, asFebruary 27, 1989, (as thereafter supplemented and amended on October 24, 1984 (the
“1984 Resolution”), the “1989 Bond Resolution”) which amended and restated the bond resolution
of October 24, 1984, the Council provided for the issuance of various series of water and sewer
revenue bonds; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Council adopted January 24, 2000, the Council
authorized the issuance and sale of $3,070,00 principal amount of the City’s750,000 Water and
Sewer Revenue Bonds (the “Series 1984 Bonds”2000-SRF) for the financing ofpurpose of
providing funds for certain water and sewer projects which bonds are payable from the Net
Operating Revenue, as defined in the 1984 Resolutionof which $324,939 remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, the 1984 Resolution provided for the issuance of additional bonds to be
secured on a parity with the Series 1984 Bonds; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Council adopted April 14, 1985 as amended on May 26,
1986 and June 23, 1986 (“the 1986 Resolution”)2003, the Council amended the 1984 Resolution
and authorized the issuance and sale of $8,730,000 principal amount of the City’s7,980,000 Water
and Sewer Revenue Bonds (the “Series 1986 Bonds”2003) for the purpose of refunding the Series
1984 Bondscertain prior bonds and for providing funds for additional projects, which Series 1986
Bonds are also payable from the Net Operating Revenue; andcertain water and sewer projects of
which $1,980,000 remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 17 of the 1984 Resolution the lien of the Series 1984
Bonds upon the Net Operating Revenue has been defeased by the deposit into escrow of sufficient
funds to pay the principal and interest on the Series 1984 Bonds and the Series 1984 Bonds are
thereby deemed paid provided that the terms of the 1984 Resolution relating to the timing and
amounts of payment and registration, exchange and transfer remain in effect with respect to the
Series 1984 Bonds; andby Resolution of the Council adopted September 24, 2009, the Council
authorized the issuance and sale of $5,942,481 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series
2009-SRF) for the purpose of providing funds for certain water and sewer projects of which
$5,344,454 remains outstanding; and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Council adopted February 22, 2010 the Council
authorized the issuance and sale of $2,404,017 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series
2010-SRF) for the purpose of providing funds for certain water and sewer projects of which
$2,254,263 remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Council adopted January 24, 2011, the Council
authorized the issuance and sale of $765,060 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2011-SRF)
for the purpose of providing funds for certain water quality improvement projects of which
$724,671 remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, Section 1615(2) of the 19841989 Bond Resolution provides for the
amendment thereof, withoutwith the consent of ownersat least 50% of anyholders of bonds
outstanding under the 19841989 Bond Resolution, to issue parity bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Council, in connection with the issuance of additional parity bonds, now
desires to amend and restate the 1984 Resolution as amended by the 1986 Resolution now desires
to provide an amended and restated water and sewer bond resolution to put it in the form of a
master resolution for all Waterwater and Sewer Revenue Bondssewer revenue bonds issued
thereunder and providing for the issuance of such bonds pursuant to supplemental resolutions
thereto as well as to make certain other conforming amendments in connection therewith which
Council hereby finds will not adversely affect the interest of Bondholderscertain new provisions
including conditional notice provisions, reports by a City engineer for additional bonds, and
trustee provisions;
Now Therefore, the Council hereby resolves as follows:
Section 1. Definitions. (a) As used in this Resolution, the following words shall have
the following meanings:
“Bonds” means The City of Dover, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, issued and secured
on a parity pursuant to this Resolution or any Resolution supplemental hereto.
“City” means The City of Dover, a municipal corporation of the State of Delaware.
“Charter” means the charter of the City, as amended.
“Construction Fund” means the Water and Sewer.“ Construction Fund” maintained by the
City.
“Council” means the council of the City.
“Default” means any event specified in Section 12(1) of this Resolution.
“Gross Revenue” means all fees and charges resulting from provision of water and sewer
services (including wastewater collection impact fees), revenue from product sales, and other
revenue required to be placed in the Water and Sewer Fund under this Resolution, and any interest
earnings on the Water and Sewer Fund which are held in the Water and Sewer Fund; however,
Gross Revenue does not include: (a) any payments of assessments levied against benefited
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properties; (b) the proceeds of any grants, (c) the proceeds of any borrowing for capital
improvements; (d) the proceeds of any casualty insurance which the City intends to utilize for
repair or replacement of Water and Sewer Facilities.
“Maximum Annual Debt Service” means the maximum annual debt service on all
outstanding Bonds for a twelve month period commencing December 15 and ending December 14
during which any Bond is outstanding.
“Net Operating Revenue” means the Gross Revenue less the Operating Expenses.
“Operating Expenses” means all expenses incurred for operation, maintenance and repair
of the water and sewer system, including but not limited to administrative expenses, financial and
auditing expenses, insurance premiums, claims (to the extent monies are not available from
proceeds of insurance), taxes, legal and engineering expenses relating to operation and
maintenance, payments and reserves for pension, retirement, health, hospitalization, and sick leave
benefits, payments to reserve funds, fees due others (including Kent County) for sewer treatment
service, and any other similar expenses to be paid to the extent properly and directly attributable to
operations of the system. Operating Expenses do not include any reserves for extraordinary
maintenance or repair, any allowance for depreciation or any payments of the City for debt service
on any existing indebtedness of the City.
“Parity Bonds” means any revenue bonds or other obligations of the City which comply
with the provisions of Section 11 of this Resolution for the issuance of Parity Bonds.
“Paying Agent and Registrar” means the City or such other entity which is under contract
with the City to serve as paying agent and registrar for the Bonds or any series thereof.
“Qualified Investments” means:
(a) U.S. Government Investments,Securities issued by the U.S. Government and
backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury.
(b) Obligations issued or guaranteed by any agency controlled by or acting as an
instrumentality of the United States of America, .
(c) repurchaseRepurchase agreements with respect tounderlying collateral consisting
of obligations limited to those mentioned in (a) and (b) above with banks provided
that the City or the Paying Agent and Registrar has possession and a perfected
security interest in the collateral security which must have a market value equal
tonot less than 102 percent of the amount invested,. Repurchase agreements shall
be limited to a maximum maturity of 90 days at the time of purchase.
(d) certificatesCertificates of depositDeposit issued by, and time deposits in, any bank,
provided such investment is fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation or to the extent
not insured, (i) must be collateralized by U.S. Government Investments. or (ii) the
banking institution must have assets of not less than $5 billion and issuers must
have a short-term rating of at least A-1 by Standard & Poor’s and at least P1 by
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Moody’s and a long-term rating of at least AA by Standard & Poor’s and at least Aa
by Moody’s. The maximum stated maturity of any investment in this sector shall
be limited to 3 years at the time of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 25% of
the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the total portfolio.
(e) Corporate bonds and debentures provided that issuers have a long-term rating of at
least AA by Standard & Poor’s and at least Aa by Moody’s. The maximum stated
maturity of any investment in this sector shall be limited to 3 years at the time of
purchase. This sector shall not exceed 25% of the total portfolio. No single issuer
shall exceed 5% of the total portfolio.
(f) Municipal obligations issued by state and local governments and public authorities
in the United States provided that the issuer be rated at least AA by Standard &
Poor’s and at least Aa by Moody’s. The maximum stated maturity of any
investment in this sector shall be limited to 3 years at the time of purchase. This
sector shall not exceed 15% of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5%
of the total portfolio.
(g) Commercial Paper provided that issuers are rated at least A-1 by Standard & Poor’s
and at least P1 by Moody’s. The maximum stated maturity of any investment in
this sector shall be limited to 270 days at the time of purchase. This sector shall not
exceed 25% of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the total
portfolio.
(h) Shares of Registered Investment Companies (money market funds) such that the
fund is 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.
(i) State of Delaware Investment Pool (Delaware Local Government Investment
Pool).
“Redemption Fund” means the Water and Sewer Debt Redemption Fund maintained in
trust by the Paying Agent and Registrar for the benefit of the owners of all Bonds to pay principal
and interest on the Bonds.
“Reserve Account” means a separate account in the Redemption Fund in which the City
agrees to maintain an amount equal to the maximum annual debt service on all outstanding Bonds
for any twelve month period commencing December 15 and ending December 14 during which
any Bond is outstanding (the “Maximum Annual Debt Service”); provided that for purposes of
calculating such Maximum Annual Debt Service, Bonds purchased by the State Revolving Fund
(SRF) are excluded from the definition of Bonds.
“Reserve Account Deficiency” means any amount by which the Maximum Annual Debt
Service on all Bonds outstanding at the end of a fiscal year exceeds the amount on deposit in the
Reserve Account at the end of that fiscal year.
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“Supplemental Resolution” means a Resolution of Council supplemental hereto providing
for the issuance of additional Bonds or for other amendment to this Resolution.
“Trustee” means The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company.
“U.S. Government Investments” means any obligations fully and unconditionally
guaranteed by the United States of America.
“Water and Sewer Fund” means the Water and Sewer fund maintained by the City into
which the Gross Revenue is deposited.
“Water and Sewer Facilities” means all real and personal property now or hereafter
established, owned, operated, used or maintained by the City, within or without its corporate
limits, for the system of water supply and the system for collecting, treating and disposing of
sewage, together with all property, rights, easements and interests pertaining thereto or acquired in
connection therewith.
Section 2. Issuance of Bonds. Pursuant to the Enabling Acts, the Council shall
approve the issuance of Bonds, the terms and conditions of which shall be set forth in a
Supplemental Resolution.
The Bonds shall be special obligations of The City of Dover, and shall be payable solely
from the Net Operating Revenue. The full faith and credit of the City shall not be pledged to pay
principal and interest on the Bonds.
Unless otherwise provided in a Supplemental Resolution pertaining to the issuance of a
series of Bonds, principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable by check or draft mailed to
each owner of such Bond at the address of such owner as it appears on the books of the Registrar as
of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the payment date occurs
(the “Record Date”).
The Bonds may be issued in book entry form, registered in the name of a securities
depository (the “Depository”) and immobilized in the custody of the Depository subject to such
terms and conditions as may be determined by the Mayor in which case the Mayor may execute
and deliver on behalf of the City a letter of representations in a form and with such content as the
Mayor may determine to be in the best interest of the City. In the event that the Bonds are
immobilized in the custody of a Depository, the City shall not be liable for the failure of the
Depository or of any participant of the Depository to perform any obligation to any participant or
beneficial owner of any such Bond.
Each of the Bonds shall be signed by the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor and
the Controller/Treasurer/Finance Director of the City and the official Seal of the City shall be
affixed or printed thereon.
Section 3. Redemption. The Bonds of any series shall be subject to optional and
mandatory redemption by the City, in whole or in part, on the terms and conditions set forth in such
Bonds, the applicable Supplemental Resolution and this Resolution.
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Notice of any redemption shall be mailed by certified, identifying the Bonds or portions
thereof to be redeemed, shall be given not more than sixty (60) nor fewer than twenty (20) days prior
to the redemption date, by first class United States mail to the registered owners of the Bonds to be
redeemed (as shown on the books of the Registrar on the Record Date selected by the City) not less
than thirty days prior to the intended redemption date; however, any failure to give notice with
respect to any Bonds shall not invalidate the redemption of theat their registered addresses. Failure
to mail any such notice or any defect in the mailed notice or the mailing thereof shall not affect the
validity of any proceedings for the redemption of other Bonds for which proper notice has been
given. All Bonds called for redemption shall cease to bear interest from the date designated in the
redemption notice and shall cease to be entitled to the lien and benefits of this Resolution provided
that funds sufficient for their redemption are on depositnotice shall be duly given. No further
interest shall accrue on the principal of any Bonds called for redemption after the redemption date if
notice of redemption has been duly mailed and redemption moneys have been deposited with or made
available to the Paying Agent on or prior to the date set for redemption and the holders of such Bonds
shall have no rights with respect to such Bonds except to receive payment of the redemption price
thereof and unpaid interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption.
If at the time of mailing of any notice of optional redemption the City shall not have deposited
with the Paying Agent moneys sufficient to redeem all the Bonds called for redemption, such notice
shall state that it is conditional, that is, subject to the deposit or transfer of the redemption moneys
with the Paying Agent not later than the opening of business on the redemption date, and that such
notice shall be of no effect unless such moneys are so deposited.
Section 4. Form of Bond. The Bonds shall be in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit A.
Section 5. Disposition of Bond Proceeds. Interest accrued from the date of the Bonds
until the date of closing and any capitalized interest shall be placed in the Redemption Fund and
shall be used to pay interest on the Bonds. An amount sufficient to cause the total Reserve
Account to equal the Maximum Annual Debt Service on the Bonds shall be placed in the Reserve
Account. The balance of the Bond proceeds shall be placed in the Construction Fund and shall be
distributed only to finance the projects as set forth in the applicable Supplemental Resolution and
costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. Separate sub-accounts shall be
maintained in the Construction Fund to segregate funds with respect to each series of Bonds. The
City may otherwise establish such sub-accounts as it shall deem appropriate.
Monies in the Redemption Fund may be invested at the direction of the City in U.S.
Government Investments and monies in the Construction Fund may be invested by the City in
Qualified Investments. Earnings from investment of the funds in the Construction Fund shall be
maintained in the Construction Fund, and shall be treated and disbursed as Bond proceeds.
Earnings from investment of the funds in the Redemption Fund shall be deposited in the Water and
Sewer Fund after certification of sufficiency required in section 7 infra. Any proceeds of the
Bonds remaining after payment of all project and issuance costs shall be transferred to the Water
and Sewer Fund.
Section 6. Pledge and Disposition of Net Operating Revenue. The City hereby
pledges the Net Operating Revenue to the payment of principal and interest on all Bonds.
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The City hereby covenants with the holder that it will, so long as any Bonds remain
outstanding, make the following deposits from the Net Operating Revenue Redemption Fund.
(1) On the fifteenth day of each month the City will deposit into the
Redemption Fund an amount equal to one-sixth (1/6th) of the amount necessary to pay interest on
the Bonds which will become due during the six months following the deposit. Prepayment of
monthly deposits will fulfill this requirement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall
deposit into the Redemption Fund from the Net Operating Revenue an amount sufficient to permit
all interest due on the Bonds to be paid on the date it is due.
(2) On the fifteenth day of each month, the City will deposit into the
Redemption Fund an amount equal to one-twelfth (1/12th) of the amount necessary to pay the
principal on any Bonds which will become due during the twelve months following the deposit.
Prepayment of monthly deposits will fulfill this requirement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
City will deposit into the Redemption Fund from the Net Operating Revenue an amount sufficient
to permit all principal due on the Bonds to be paid on the date it is due.
(3) On the first day of each month the City shall deposit into the Reserve
Account an amount equal to one-twelfth (l/12th) of any Reserve Account Deficiency determined to
exist on the immediately previous December 15th valuation.
Except in the event of a Default, Net Operating Revenue on deposit in the Water and Sewer
Fund may be expended by the City for the following purposes and in the following priority.
First: Operating Expenses.
Second: Redemption Fund and Reserve Account Deposits.
Third: Debt service on other debt obligations of the City to the extent that the proceeds of
such obligations were expended for Water and Sewer Facilities.
Fourth: Expenditures for capital improvements to the Water and Sewer Facilities approved
by Council for the current fiscal year.
Fifth: Any other lawful purpose, whether or not for the benefit of the
Bondholdersbondholders or for the Water and Sewer Facilities; provided that no expenditure or
transfer shall be made pursuant to this Item Fifth without the prior certification of the Mayor or the
City Manager, to be filed with the Paying Agent and Registrar, that all obligations set forth in
Items First through Fourth are current and that such proposed expenditure or transfer would not
impair the City’s ability to meet its obligations under this Resolution:
Section 7. Reserve Account. The City shall maintain a balance in the Reserve
Account at least equal to the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding Bonds. If the
balance in the Reserve Account falls below the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding
Bonds, the balance will be replenished as provided in Section 6(3), above. The Paying Agent and
Register shall certify to the City the fair market value of the Reserve Account as of the fifteenth
day of each December for the purpose of determining the balance in such account.
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Monies required to be maintained in the Reserve Account will be used only to pay principal
and interest on the Bonds, and only in the event that the Net Operating Revenue and other monies
in the Redemption Fund are insufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds when due.
Any amounts in the Reserve Account on the fifteenth day of each December in excess of
the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding Bonds may be transferred to the Water and
Sewer Fund. Any surplus remaining in the Reserve Account after all Bonds have been paid shall
be deposited in the Water and Sewer Fund.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of this section, the calculation of Maximum
Annual Debt Service shall exclude Bonds purchased by the State Revolving Fund (SRF) from the
definition of Bonds.
Section 8. Rate Covenant. The City covenants that it will charge fees in connection
with the operation of the Water and Sewer Facilities which are projected to generate Net Operating
Revenue at least equal to 1.20 times the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding Bonds.
If the Net Operating Revenue fails to meet this level, the City shall promptly increase its fees to a
level so that Net Operating Revenue is projected to meet the required level.
Section 9. General Covenants. The City hereby covenants and agrees with the holders
and owners of all outstanding Bonds as follows:
(1) That it will, to the extent the Net Operating Revenue is sufficient, promptly
cause the principal and interest on the Bonds to be paid as they become due.
(2) That it will maintain complete books and records relating to the operation of
the Water and Sewer Facilities, the Water and Sewer Fund, the Construction Fund, the
Redemption Fund and the Reserve Account, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and will cause such books and records to be audited annually at the end of each fiscal
year, and an audit report prepared and made available for the inspection of
Bondholdersbondholders.
(3) That it will not issue Bonds or other obligations having a claim superior to
the claim of the Bonds upon the Net Operating Revenue.
(4) That it will promptly deposit into the Water and Sewer Fund all sums
required to be so deposited.
(5) That it will operate the Water and Sewer Facilities in a sound, efficient and
economic manner, and will not enter into any agreements to provide free service or services except
for fire fighting, hydrant flushing, or in case of emergency.
(6) That it will maintain its contracts with Kent County for the treatment of
sewage collected by the City or will otherwise provide for the treatment or disposal of such
sewage.
Section 10. Registration and Transfer.
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(1) The transfer of Bonds shall be registered on the Bond Register, which shall
be kept for this purpose at the offices of the Paying Agent and Registrar of the City, upon surrender
thereof by the Registered Owner in person or by his attorney duly authorized in writing together
with a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the City duly executed by the
Registered Owner or his attorney duly authorized in writing free of charge except for any
applicable transfer tax or other governmental charge. Upon any such registration or transfer, the
Paying Agent and Registrar shall issue in the name of the transferee a new registered Bond or
Bonds of the same series and maturity.
(2) The City and its Paying Agent and Registrar may deem and treat the
Registered Owner of any registered Bond as the absolute owner of such Bond for the purpose of
receiving any payment on such Bond and for all other purposes of this Resolution, whether such
Bond shall be overdue or not. Neither the City nor Bond Registrar nor any Paying Agent and
Registrar shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. Payment of, or on account of, the
principal of and premium, if any, and interest on any registered Bond shall be made to such
Registered Owner or upon his written order. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to
satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Bond to the extent of the sum or sums so paid.
(3) The City shall not be required (a) to register the transfer of or exchange any
Bond for a period of fifteen (15) days next preceding any interest payment date on such Bond or
(b) to register the transfer of or exchange any Bond for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding
the redemption date of any Bonds which have been previously called for redemption.
Section 11. Parity Bonds. The City may issue Parity Bonds to provide funds to finance
the completion of construction of projects previously authorized by Council, the construction of
new Water and Sewer Facilities or the refunding of outstanding Bonds, upon the following
conditions:
(1) No Default has occurred and is continuing;
(2) At the time of the issuance of the Parity Bonds there is no deficiency in the
Redemption Fund or the Reserve Account;
(3) The Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Parity Bonds requires that a
deposit be made at the closing sufficient to bring the balance in the Reserve Account equal to the
Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding Bonds, including the proposed Parity Bonds.
(4) The Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Parity Bonds contains a
covenant of the City requiring the City to charge fees projected to generate Net Operating Revenue
at least equal to 1.20 times the Maximum Annual Debt Service on all outstanding Bonds.
(5) Prior to the issuance of the Parity Bonds the City shall file in the Treasurer’s
office a report of either a City engineer or an independent, consulting engineer that the schedule of
rates and charges which have been previously authorized by the City are sufficient to produce, on a
pro forma basis, Net Operating Revenue in the fiscal year immediately following the fiscal year in
which the Parity Bonds are to be issued at least equal to 1.20 times the Maximum Annual Debt
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Service on all outstanding Bonds, including the proposed Parity Bonds but excluding any Bonds to
be refunded by the proposed Parity Bonds.
Section 12. Defaults and Remedies
(1) The following events shall constitute a Default:
(A) Failure to pay principal or interest on any Bond when due; or,
(B) Failure to perform any other obligation of the City imposed by this
Resolution or the Bonds, but only if:
(i) the failure continues for a period of more than ninety (90)
days after written demand has been made on the City to
remedy the failure; and
(ii) the City fails to take reasonable steps to remedy the failure
within that ninety day period; or
(C) Imposition of a receivership upon, or liquidation of, the Water and
Sewer Fund; or,
(D) Written admission by the City that the City is unable to pay its debts
as they become due.
(2) Upon a Default, the Construction Fund and the Water and Sewer Fund shall
be transferred to the Paying Agent and Registrar who shall operate and maintain said Funds in
Trust pursuant to the terms of this Resolution and for the benefit of the Bondholdersbondholders.
(3) Upon a Default, any Bondholderbondholder may exercise any remedy
available at law or in equity.
(4) Upon a Default, any Bondholderbondholder or the Paying Agent and
Registrar shall have the rights set forth in 52 Del. Laws Ch. 111 to apply in an appropriate judicial
proceeding for the appointment of a receiver of a Water and Sewer Facilities.
Section 13. Appointment of Trustee. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company is
hereby appointed Trustee under this Resolution. Said Trustee shall signify its acceptance of the
duties, obligations and trusts imposed upon it by this Resolution by executing the certificate of
authentication endorsed upon and, by executing such certificate upon any bond, the Trustee shall
be deemed to have accepted such duties, obligations and trusts, but only upon the terms and
conditions set forth in this Article, to all of which the City, the Trustee and the respective owners of
the bonds agree.
Section 14. Trustee Entitled to Indemnity. The Trustee shall be under no obligation to
institute any suit, or to take any remedial proceeding under this Resolution, or to enter any
appearance or in any way defend in any suit in which it may be defendant, or to take any steps in
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the execution of the trusts hereby created or in the enforcement of any rights and power hereunder,
until it shall be indemnified to its satisfaction against any and all costs and expenses, outlays and
counsel fees and other reasonable disbursements, and against all liability; the Trustee may,
nevertheless, begin suit, or appear in and defend suit, or do anything else in its judgment: proper to
be done by it as such Trustee, without indemnity, and in such case the City shall reimburse the
Trustee from Revenues for all costs and expenses, outlays and counsel fees and other reasonable
disbursements properly incurred in connection therewith. If the City shall fail to make such
reimbursement, the Trustee may reimburse itself from any moneys in its possession under the
provisions of this Resolution and shall be entitled to a preference therefor over any of the bonds
Outstanding hereunder.
Section 15. Limitations on Trustee’s Obligations. The Trustee shall be under no
obligation to effect or maintain insurance or to renew any policies of insurance or to inquire as to
the sufficiency of any policies of insurance carried by the City, or to report, or make or file claims
or proof of loss for, any loss or damage insured against or which may occur, or to keep itself
informed or advised as the payment of any taxes or assessments, or to require any such payment to
be made. The Trustee shall have no responsibility in respect of the validity or sufficiency of this
Resolution or in respect of the validity of the bonds or the due execution or issuance thereof. The
Trustee shall be under no obligation, except as otherwise herein expressly required, to see that any
duties herein imposed upon the City, the engineers, the Paying Agent, any Depository, or any party
other than itself shall be done or performed, and the Trustee shall not be subject to any liability for
failure to see that any such duties or covenants are so done or performed.
Section 16. Trustee Not Liable for Failure of Others. The Trustee shall not be liable or
responsible because of the failure of the City or of any of its employees or agents to make any
collections or deposits or to perform any act herein required of them or because of the loss of any
moneys arising through the insolvency or the act or default or omission of any other Depositary in
which such moneys shall have been deposited under the provisions of this Resolution. The Trustee
shall not be responsible for the application of any of the proceeds of the bonds or any other moneys
deposited with it and paid out, withdrawn or transferred hereunder if such application, payment,
withdrawal or transfer shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. The
immunities and exemptions from liability of the Trustee hereunder shall extend to its directors,
officers, employees, counsel and other agents.
Section 17. Compensation of Trustee. Subject to the provisions of any contract between
the City and the Trustee, the City shall pay to the Trustee from revenues reasonable compensation
for all services performed by it hereunder and also all its reasonable expenses, charges and other
disbursements and those of its attorneys, agents and employees incurred in and about the
administration and execution of the trusts hereby created and the performance of its powers and
duties hereunder. If the City shall fail to make any payment required by this Section, the Trustee
may make such payment from any moneys in its possession under the provisions of this Resolution
and shall be entitled to a preference therefor over any of the bonds outstanding hereunder.
Section 18. Monthly Statement from Trustee. It shall be the duty of the Trustee, on or
before the 15th day of each month after the delivery of the bonds under the provisions of this
Resolution, to file with the City Manager a statement setting forth in respect of the preceding
calendar month:
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(a) the amount withdrawn or transferred from and the amount deposited to the credit of
each Fund or Account held by it under the provisions of this Resolution,
(b) the amount applied to the purchase or redemption of bonds under the provisions of
this Resolution and a description of the bonds so purchased or redeemed,
(c) the amount on deposit with the Trustee at the end of such month to the credit of
each Fund and Account created under the provisions of this Resolution,
(d) a brief description of all obligations held by the Trustee as an investment of moneys
in each Fund and Account under the provisions of this Resolution,
(e) any other information which the City Manager may reasonably request, provided
that, with respect to clause (b) above, notice shall be provided by Trustee to the City Manager
within thirty (30) days of purchase or redemption of bonds rather than on a monthly basis.
Section 19. Trustee May Rely on Certificates. In case at any time it shall be necessary or
desirable for the Trustee to make any investigation respecting any fact preparatory to taking or not
taking any action or doing or not doing anything as such Trustee, and in any case in which this
Resolution provides for permitting or taking any action, the Trustee may rely upon any certificate
required or permitted to be filed with it under the provisions of this Resolution, and any such
certificate shall be evidence of such fact to protect the Trustee in any action that it may or may not
take or in respect of anything it may or may not do, in good faith, by reason of the supposed
existence of such fact. Except as otherwise provided in this Resolution, any request, notice,
certificate or other instrument from the City to the Trustee shall be deemed to have been signed by
the proper party or parties if signed by the City Manager and the Trustee may accept and rely upon
a certificate signed by the City Clerk as to any action taken by the City Council.
Section 20. Trustee Not Obliged to Take Notice of Certain Defaults. Except upon the
happening of any event of default specified in this Resolution, the Trustee shall not be obliged to
take notice or be deemed to have notice of any event of default hereunder, unless specifically
notified in writing of such event of default by the owners of not less than ten per centum (10%) in
aggregate principal amount of the bonds hereby secured and then outstanding.
Section 21. Trustee May Deal in Bonds and Take Action as Bondowner. The bank or trust
company acting as Trustee under this Resolution, and its directors, officers, employees or agents,
may in good faith buy, sell, own, hold and deal in any of the bonds issued under the provisions of
this Resolution, and may join in any action which any bondholder may be entitled to take with like
effect as if such bank or trust company were not the Trustee.
Section 22. Trustee Not Responsible for Recitals. The recitals, statements and
representations contained herein and in the bonds (excluding the Trustee’s certificate of
authentication on the bonds) shall be taken and construed as made by and on the part of the City
and not by the Trustee, and the Trustee assumes and shall be under no responsibility for the
correctness of the same.
Section 23. Trustee Protected in Certain Actions. The Trustee shall be protected and shall
incur no liability in acting or proceeding, or in not acting or not proceeding, in good faith,
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reasonably and in accordance with the terms of this Resolution, upon any resolution, order, notice,
request, consent, waiver, certificate, statement, affidavit, requisition, bond or other paper or
document which it shall in good faith believe to be genuine and to have been adopted or signed by
the proper board or person or to have been prepared and furnished pursuant to any of the
provisions of this Resolution, and the Trustee shall be under no duty to make any investigation or
inquiry as to any statements contained or matters referred to in any such instrument. The Trustee
shall not be bound to recognize any person as an owner of any bond not registered in accordance
with the terms hereof. The Trustee shall not be under any obligation to see to the recording or
filing of this Resolution or otherwise to the giving to any person of notice of the provisions hereof.
Section 24. Resignation of Trustee. The Trustee may resign at any time and thereby
become discharged from the trusts hereby created, by notice in writing to be given to the City and
published once in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Wilmington,
Delaware, and in a daily newspaper of general circulation or a financial journal published in the
Borough of Manhattan, City and State of New York, not less than thirty (30) days before such
resignation is to take effect, but such resignation shall take effect immediately upon the
appointment of a new Trustee hereunder if such new Trustee shall be appointed before the time
limited by such notice and shall then accept the trusts hereof.
Section 25. Removal of Trustee. The Trustee may be removed at any time by an
instrument or concurrent instruments in writing, executed by the owners of not less than a majority
in aggregate principal amount of the bonds hereby secured and then outstanding and filed with the
City. A photostatic copy of each such instrument shall be delivered promptly by the City to the
Trustee. The Trustee may also be removed at any time for any breach of trust or for acting or
proceeding in violation of, or for failing to act or proceed in accordance with, any provision of this
Resolution with respect to the duties and obligations of the Trustee, by any court of competent
jurisdiction upon the application of the City Council or the owners of not less than five per centum
(5%) in aggregate principal amount of the bonds then outstanding hereunder.
Section 26. Appointment of a Successor Trustee. If at any time hereafter the Trustee shall
resign, be removed, be dissolved, or otherwise become incapable of acting, or if the bank or trust
company acting as Trustee shall be taken over by any governmental official, agency, department
or board, the position of Trustee shall thereupon become vacant. If the position of Trustee shall
become vacant for any of the foregoing reasons or for any other reason, the City Council shall
appoint a Trustee to fill such vacancy. The City shall publish notice of any such appointment by it
made once in each week for two (2) successive weeks in a daily newspaper of general circulation
published in the City of Wilmington, Delaware, and in a daily newspaper of general circulation or
a financial journal published in the Borough of Manhattan, City and State of New York.
At any time within one year after any such vacancy shall have occurred, the owners of a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the bonds hereby secured and then outstanding, by an
instrument or concurrent instruments in writing, executed by such bondowners or their attorneys in
fact or legal representatives and filed with the City, may appoint a successor Trustee which shall
supersede any Trustee theretofore appointed by the City. Photostatic copies of each such
instrument shall be delivered promptly by the City to the predecessor Trustee and to the Trustee so
appointed by the bondowners.
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If no appointment of a successor Trustee shall be made pursuant to the foregoing
provisions of this Section, the owner of any bond Outstanding hereunder or any retiring Trustee
may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor Trustee. Such court may
thereupon, after such notice, if any, as such court may deem proper and prescribe, appoint a
successor Trustee.
Any Trustee hereafter appointed shall be a bank or trust company authorized by law to
exercise corporate trust powers and subject to examination by federal or state authority, of good
standing, and having a combined capital and surplus aggregating not less than Twenty Five
Million Dollars ($25,000,000).
Section 27. Vesting of Trusts in Successor Trustee. Every successor Trustee appointed
hereunder shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to its predecessor, and also to the City, an
instrument in writing accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon such successor
Trustee, without any further act, shall become fully vested with all the rights, immunities, power
and trusts, and subject to all the duties and obligations, of its predecessor; but such predecessors
shall, nevertheless, on the written request of its successor or of the City, and upon payment of the
expenses, charges and other disbursements of such predecessor which are payable pursuant to the
provisions of Section 17 of this Resolution, execute and deliver an instrument transferring to such
successor Trustee all the rights, immunities, powers and trusts of such predecessor hereunder; and
every predecessor Trustee shall deliver all property and moneys held by it hereunder to its
successor. Should an instrument in writing from the City be required by any successor Trustee for
more fully and certainly vesting in such Trustee the rights, immunities, powers and trusts hereby
vested or intended to be vested in the predecessor Trustee, any such instrument in writing shall and
will, on request, be executed, acknowledged and delivered by the City.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this Article, any bank or trust company
having power to perform the duties and execute the trusts of this Resolution and otherwise
qualified to act as trustee hereunder with or into which the bank or trust company acting as Trustee
may be merged or consolidated, or to which the assets and business of such bank or trust company
may be sold, shall be deemed the successor of the Trustee.
Section 13. Section 28. Insurance. The City covenants to maintain insurance, or a
reasonable system of self insurance, appropriate to the risks associated with operation of its Water
and Sewer Facilities.
Section 14. Section 29. Sales, Leases and Encumbrances. The City may not sell,
encumber, exchange or otherwise dispose of any property constituting a part of the Water and
Sewer Facilities unless such property is either worn out or obsolete or, in the opinion of the City, is
no longer useful in the operation of the Water and Sewer Facilities. Any proceeds of such sale,
exchange or other disposition not used to replace the property so sold or exchanged shall be
deposited in the Water and Sewer Fund.
The City may lease as lessor or make contracts or grant licenses for the operation of, or
grant easements or other rights with respect to any part of the Water and Sewer Facilities if such
lease, contract, license, easement or right does not, in the opinion of the City, impede the operation
of the Water and Sewer Facilities.
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Section 15. Section 30. Amendment of Resolution.
(1) This Resolution may be amended without the consent of any Bondholdersbondholders for
any one or more of the following purposes:
(A) To add to the covenants and agreements of the City in this
Resolution any other covenants and agreements thereafter to be observed by the City, or to
surrender any right or power herein reserved to or conferred upon the City;
(B) To cure any ambiguity or formal defect contained in this Resolution,
if that cure does not, in the judgment of the Council, adversely affect the interest of the
Bondholdersbondholders; or
(C) To issue Parity Bonds in accordance with section 11 hereof.
(2) This Resolution may be amended for any other purpose only upon consent
of holders of not less than 50% in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds outstanding; provided,
however, that no amendment shall be valid which:
(A) Extends the maturity of any Bond, reduces the rate of interest upon
any Bond, extends the time of payment of interest on any Bond, reduces the amount of principal
payable on any Bond, or reduces any premium payable on any Bond, without the consent of the
affected Bondholderbondholder; or
(B) Reduces the percent of Bondholdersbondholders required to
approve an amendatory resolution.
Section 16. Section 31. Defeasance. The lien of the Bonds, or any series of Bonds, upon
the Net Operating Revenue may be defeased, and such Bonds shall be deemed paid, if the City
places in irrevocable escrow direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed by, the United States
of America which are calculated together with interest earnings thereon to be sufficient, without
reinvestment, to pay principal, interest and any premium on the Bonds as they become due, either
at maturity or on prior redemption.
Section 17. Series 1984 Bonds and Series 1986 Bonds. The 1984 Resolution shall be
deemed a supplemental Resolution hereto (to be referred to as “Supplemental Resolution No. 1”)
and shall remain in effect so far as it pertains to the amounts, timing and manner of payments on
the Series 1984 Bonds as well as with respect to registration, transfer and exchange privileges.
The 1986 Resolution shall be deemed a Supplemental Resolution hereto (to be referred to as
“Supplemental Resolution No. 2”) and shall remain in effect with respect to the terms of the Series
1986 Bonds.
Section 32. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon receipt of the
consent of holders of at least 50% of Bonds outstanding.
APPROVED by the Council of The City of Dover, the __th day of ________, 1989.2013.
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City Clerk
The City of Dover
APPROVED by the Mayor of The City of Dover, the __th day of ________, 1989.2013.
Mayor, The City of Dover
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No. R - $_______________
EXHIBIT A
STATE OF DELAWARE
KENT COUNTY
THE CITY OF DOVER
WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BOND, SERIES _____
INTEREST RATE MATURITY DATE DATED DATE CUSIP
REGISTERED OWNER:
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: DOLLARS
THE CITY OF DOVER, in Kent County, State of Delaware, for value received,
hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner identified above, or registered assigns, the
Principal Amount identified above on the Maturity Date specified above, unless this Bond shall
have been previously called for redemption and payment of the redemption price shall have been
duly made or provided for, and to pay interest at the Interest Rate specified above, on such
Principal Amount from the interest payment date next preceding the date of registration and
authentication of this Bond, unless this Bond is registered and authenticated as of an interest
payment date, in which event this Bond shall bear interest from such interest payment date or
unless this Bond is registered and authenticated prior to ______________, in which event this
Bond shall bear interest from the Dated Date indicated above, or unless interest on the hereinafter
referred to Bonds shall be in default, in which event this Bond shall bear interest from the last date
to which interest has been paid, at the rate specified above payable semiannually on ______ and
______ of each year commencing ___________ until payment in full of such Principal Amount,
and to pay interest on the overdue principal and, to the extent permitted by law, on overdue interest
at the rate specified above.
Both the principal of and interest on this Bond are payable in lawful money of the
United States of America. Interest on this Bond shall be paid by check or draft mailed to the
Registered Owner as shown on the bond register maintained by the Paying Agent and Registrar.
The Principal Amount shall be payable upon presentation and surrender of this Bond by the
Registered Owner thereof at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent and Registrar.
In the event that this Bond is held by or registered in the name of a securities
depository or other agent or nominee of a beneficial owner, by purchase of a Bond the
Bondholderbondholder agrees that the City will have no responsibility or liability for any action or
inaction by the depository or other agent or nominee in connection with the Bond.
The Series _____ Bonds maturing on or after _________________ are subject to
redemption, at the option of the City in whole at any time on or after ______________,
_______________, and in part on any interest payment date on or after ________________,
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_______________, at the following prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount
redeemed) plus interest accrued to the redemption date:
Redemption Date
(Dates inclusive) Redemption Price
_____________, 19920__ through __________, 19920__ %
_____________, 19920__ through __________, 19920__ %
_____________, 19920__ through __________, 19920__ %
_____________, 19920__ through __________, 19920__ %
_____________, 19920__ and thereafter %
Notice of redemption shall be mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, to the registered
owner (as shown on the books of the Registrar on the Record Date selected by the City) of the
Series _____ Bondsany redemption, identifying the Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed, shall
be given not lessmore than thirtysixty (60) nor fewer than twenty (20) days prior to the intended
redemption date; however, any failure to give notice shall not invalidate the redemption of any
Series, by first class United States mail to the registered owners of the Bonds to be redeemed at their
registered addresses. Failure to mail any such notice or any defect in the mailed notice or the mailing
thereof shall not affect the validity of any proceedings for the redemption of other Bonds for which
proper notice has been given. All Series Bonds called for redemption shall cease to bear interest
from the date designated in the redemption notice and shall cease to be entitled to the lien and
benefits of the hereinafter described Resolution provided that funds sufficient for their redemption
are on depositnotice shall be duly given. No further interest shall accrue on the principal of any
Bonds called for redemption after the redemption date if notice of redemption has been duly mailed
and redemption moneys have been deposited with or made available to the Paying Agent on or prior
to the date set for redemption and the holders of such Bonds shall have no rights with respect to such
Bonds except to receive payment of the redemption price thereof and unpaid interest accrued to the
date fixed for redemption.
If at the time of mailing of any notice of optional redemption the City shall not have deposited
with the Paying Agent moneys sufficient to redeem all the Bonds called for redemption, such notice
shall state that it is conditional, that is, subject to the deposit or transfer of the redemption moneys
with the Paying Agent not later than the opening of business on the redemption date, and that such
notice shall be of no effect unless such moneys are so deposited.
This Bond is one of the Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series _____ of The City
of Dover (the “Bonds”), and is issued by The City of Dover for the purpose of providing funds for
the construction of water and sewer facilities, and is issued in full and strict accordance and
compliance with all of the provisions of the Charter of The City of Dover, and the Constitution and
statutes of the State of Delaware including a Resolution of City Council adopted
___________________ (the “Resolution”) and a Supplemental Resolution thereto.
This Bond is not a general obligation or debt of The City of Dover but is payable
solely from the Net Operating Revenue of the Water and Sewer Facilities as provided in the
Resolution and the owner hereof has no right to compel the levy of any tax for the payment of this
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Bond or the interest to accrue hereon. The City of Dover covenants and agrees with the holder of
this Bond that it will keep and perform all of the covenants of this Bond and the Resolution. The
City of Dover has pledged the Net Operating Revenue of the Water and Sewer Facilities to the
payment of principal and interest on this Bond.
The City may issue additional bonds secured on a parity with the Bonds to finance
the construction, completion, repair and improvement of water and sewer facilities or the
refunding of outstanding Bonds upon meeting certain conditions set forth in the Resolution which
Parity Bonds shall rank on a parity with the Series _____ Bonds in the lien and benefit of this
Resolution.
The Series _____ Bonds are issuable in the form of registered bonds without
coupons in the denominations of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. The owner of any
registered Bond or Bonds may surrender the same (together with a written instrument of transfer
satisfactory to the City duly executed by the registered owner or his duly authorized attorney) at
the office of the Paying Agent and Registrar of the City, in exchange for an equal aggregate
principal amount of registered Bonds, of the same maturity and of any other authorized
denominations in the manner, subject to the conditions and upon the payment of the charges
provided in the Resolution.
Any transfer of this Bond must be registered, as provided in the Resolution, upon
the Bond Register kept for that purpose at the office of the Paying Agent and Registrar of the City
by the registered owner hereof in person, or by his attorney duly authorized in writing, upon
surrender of this Bond together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the City duly
executed by the registered owner or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon a new
registered bond or bonds, of the same series and maturity and in the same aggregate principal
amounts, shall be issued to the transferee in exchange herefore as provided in the Resolution free
of charge except for any applicable transfer tax or other governmental charge. The City may deem
and treat the person in whose name this Bond is registered as the absolute owner hereof for the
purpose of receiving payment of, or on account of, the principal or redemption price hereof and
interest due hereon and for all other purposes, as provided in the Resolution.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Council of The City of Dover by Resolution
duly adopted, has caused this Bond to be executed with the manual or facsimile signatures of its
Mayor and Treasurer, and has caused the City’s corporate Seal to be printed or affixed hereto, all
as of the _____ day of __________________, 1920__.
____________________________________
__
Mayor, The City of Dover
(SEAL)
____________________________________
__
Treasurer, The City of Dover
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ATTACHMENT #2
LF&A Committee Meeting of 06/10/2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
UP TO $6,500,000 WATER AND SEWER
REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 158, Volume 36, Laws of Delaware, as amended (the
"City Charter") and Chapter 111, Volume 52, Laws of Delaware as amended, The City of Dover
(the “City”) in order to provide funds to finance a portion of the City’s Water and Sewer System,
adopted a Resolution on February 27, 1989 (as thereafter supplemented and amended, the “1989
Bond Resolution”) providing for the issuance of its water and sewer revenue bonds and pursuant
to the 1989 Bond Resolution it has issued and there remains outstanding approximately: (i)
$324,939 of its Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2000-SRF, (ii) $1,980,000 of its Water
and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the “Series 2003 Bonds”), (iii) $5,344,454
of its Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2009-SRF, (iv) $2,254,263 of its Water and
Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2010-SRF, and (v) $724,671 of its Water and Sewer Revenue
Bonds, Series 2011-SRF (collectively, the “Outstanding Bonds”);
WHEREAS, by resolution of the City Council (the “Council”) adopted June 24, 2013,
(the “Bond Resolution) the Council amended and restated the 1989 Bond Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to issue additional revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond
Resolution to refund all (approximately $2,000,000) of the outstanding Series 2003 Bonds in
order to realize debt service savings; and
WHEREAS, the City has approved by a budget ordinance, City of Dover Ordinance No.
2012-18 adopted in June 2012 (the “Budget Ordinance”), for certain capital improvements to its
water and sewer system including the Calpine project (the “2013 Projects”); and
WHEREAS the City desires to issue additional revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond
Resolution to pay a portion of the costs of the 2013 Projects in the amount of approximately
$4,000,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Council of the City of Dover, Delaware
as follows (at least three fourths of all members thereof concurring therein):
1. The Council authorizes the sale of the City’s revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond
Resolution in the aggregate original principal amount of up to $6,500,000 (the “Series 2013
Bonds”) in one or more series for one or more of the following purposes: (i) to finance the 2013
Projects, (ii) refund the outstanding Series 2003 Bonds, (iii) fund any required reserves, and (iv)
pay costs of issuance of the Series 2013 Bonds.
2. The Series 2013 Bonds shall be sold in a competitively bid, public or privately
negotiated sale in such manner, subject to such terms and at such price as the Mayor and
Controller/Treasurer shall determine shall be in the best interest of the City provided that the true
interest cost shall not exceed five percent (5%) per annum and provided further that bonds for
refunding purposes shall not be sold unless the City realizes a present value savings of at least
three (3%) from the resulting debt service of the refunding bonds in the aggregate.
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3. The Series 2013 Bonds shall bear interest at such rates, shall be payable and shall
mature at such times, shall contain such provisions for optional and mandatory redemption, shall
be in such form, certificated or book entry, and shall contain such other terms and conditions as
the Mayor and Controller/Treasurer shall determine shall be in the best interest of the City.
4. The Mayor and Controller/Treasurer are authorized to prepare and distribute a
Preliminary Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of the Series 2013 Bonds
and to "deem" such Preliminary Official Statement "final" for the purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and to finalize and distribute an Official Statement.
5. The Mayor and Controller/Treasurer are each authorized to enter into a contract
with one or more purchasers of the Series 2013 Bonds providing for the City to issue and sell
said bonds in accordance with the terms of said contract and this Resolution. In connection with
the issuance of bonds for refunding purposes the Mayor and Controller/Treasurer are each
authorized to retain accountants or other consultants to perform verification calculations as well
as an escrow agent to act on behalf of the owners of the refunded bonds, if required.
6. Upon entering into a contract to issue and sell the Series 2013 Bonds the Mayor
shall promptly inform Council of the terms thereof whereupon Council shall adopt a Resolution
confirming the terms thereof.
7. The City covenants for the benefit of the owners of the Series 2013 Bonds (i) that no
use of the proceeds of the Series 2013 Bonds or the earnings thereon will be made, and no other
action will be taken, which would cause the Series 2003 Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the
meaning of Section 148(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), (ii) that all action
with respect to the Series 2013 Bonds required to be taken to avoid characterization of the Series
2013 Bonds as "arbitrage bonds" under Section 148 of the Code shall be taken, (iii) that the City
will take all reasonable steps to ensure that interest on the Series 2013 Bonds is not included in
gross income of the owner of any Series 2013 Bond for purposes of federal income taxation and (iv)
that the City will take no action to cause the Series 2013 Bonds to become "private activity bonds"
as that term is used in Section 141(a) of the Code. The Mayor and Council are authorized and
directed to take all appropriate action to maintain the exclusion from gross income of interest on the
Series 2013 Bonds for federal income tax purposes including the payment of any arbitrage rebate to
the United States, if required, and the establishment of special accounts in connection therewith.
8. The City hereby covenants (the “Continuing Disclosure Covenant”) for the benefit
of holders of the Series 2013 Bonds that, so long as any Series 2013 Bonds are outstanding, it will
file, or cause to be filed, all financial information, operating data and notices of events, actions or
failure to act, with such persons and entities and at such times as may be necessary to comply with
the requirements of Rule 15c2-12(b)(5) of the Securities Exchange Commission with respect to the
Series 2013 Bonds.
9. The City Clerk shall forthwith cause to be published once in a newspaper
published in the City a notice in substantially the following form:
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“NOTICE
“NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of The City of
Dover, Delaware, on ________, 2013, pursuant to Chapter 111, Volume
52, Delaware Laws, as amended, adopted a resolution entitled as follows:
‘A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UP TO $6,500,000
WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF
DOVER’
“The purpose of the issuance of said bonds is to provide funds
(approximately $4,000,000) to pay a portion of the cost of certain
improvements to the City’s Water and Sewer System and to provide funds
(approximately $2,000,000) to refund some portion or all of the City’s
outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds.
“Any action or proceeding to contest the validity of said resolution or any
of its provisions must be commenced within thirty (30) days after the
publication of this notice. After the expiration of such period of
limitation, no right of action or defense founded upon the invalidity of said
resolution or any of its provisions shall be asserted, nor shall the validity
of said resolution or any of its provisions be open to question in any court
upon any ground whatever, except in an action or proceeding commenced
within such period.
“By order of the City Council of The City of Dover, Delaware.
____________________________”
City Clerk
10. The 2013 Bonds are expected to be issued before July 31, 2013. At the time the
Budget Ordinance was approved, the City expected to have advanced funds, available on a
temporary basis only, to pay costs of the 2013 Projects incurred up to that time. Accordingly, the
City reasonably expects that proceeds of the Series 2013 Bonds will be applied on the date of
issuance to reimburse such costs. Pursuant to the City’s budgetary and financial policies, no
funds, other than the proceeds of the Series 2013 Bonds, are, or are reasonably expected to be,
reserved, allocated on a long term basis, or otherwise set aside by the City to pay the aforesaid
costs that are expected to be reimbursed.
11. The Mayor, Controller/Treasurer and Clerk of Council are hereby authorized
and directed to take all action deemed by them as necessary and appropriate to carry out the
intent of this Resolution.
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12. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by
the Mayor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on ___ day of __________, 2013
APPROVED:
_____________________________________
Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
City Clerk
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
UP TO $_________6,500,000 WATER AND SEWER
REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 158, Volume 36, Laws of Delaware, as amended (the
"City Charter") and Chapter 111, Volume 52, Laws of Delaware as amended, The City of Dover
(the “City”) in order to provide funds to finance a portion of the City’s Water and Sewer System,
adopted a Resolution on February 27, 1989 (as thereafter supplemented and amended, the “1989
Bond Resolution”) providing for the issuance of its water and sewer revenue bonds and pursuant to
the 1989 Bond Resolution it has issued and there remains outstanding approximately: (i)
$365,083324,939 of its Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, (Series 2000-SRF), (ii)
$2,610,0001,980,000 of its Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the “Series
2003 Bonds”), (iii) $5,581,0595,344,454 of its Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, (Series
2009-SRF), (iv) $2,354,7452,254,263 of its Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, (Series 2010-SRF),
and (v) $65,822724,671 of its Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, (Series 2011-SRF) (collectively,
the “Outstanding Bonds”);
WHEREAS, by resolution of the City Council (the “Council”) adopted June 10,24, 2013,
(the “Bond Resolution) the Council amended and restated the 1989 Bond Resolution to provide for
certain provisions; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to issue additional revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond
Resolution to refund some portion or all (approximately $2,000,000) of the
Outstandingoutstanding Series 2003 Bonds in order to realize debt service savings; and
WHEREAS, the City has approved by resolution _________a budget ordinance, City of
Dover Ordinance No. 2012-18 adopted in June 2012 (the “Budget Ordinance”), for certain capital
improvements as described thereinto its water and sewer system including the Calpine project (the
“2013 Projects”) to its Water and Sewer System and it; and
WHEREAS the City desires to issue additional revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond
Resolution to pay a portion of the costs of said improvements.the 2013 Projects in the amount of
approximately $4,000,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Council of the City of Dover, Delaware
as follows (at least three fourths of all members thereof concurring therein):
1. The Council authorizes the sale of the City’s revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond
Resolution in the aggregate original principal amount of up to $_______6,500,000 (the “Series
2013 Bonds”) in one or more series for one or more of the following purposes: (i) to finance the
2013 Projects, (ii) refund the outstanding Series 2003 Bonds, (iii) fund any required reserves, and
(iv) pay costs of issuance of the Series 2013 Bonds.
Estimated Uses of Funds
Series 2013A Series 2013B
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Deposit to Project Fund $_______ $_______
Refund Outstanding Bonds ________ ________
Redemption Premium, Reserves, ______ ______
Credit Enhancement and Costs of _________ _________
Issuance
$_______ $_________
2. The Series 2013 Bonds shall be sold in a competitivecompetitively bid, public or
privately negotiated sale in such manner, subject to such terms and at such price as the Mayor and
Finance DirectorController/Treasurer shall determine shall be in the best interest of the City
provided that the true interest cost shall not exceed [____]five percent (___5%) per annum and
provided further that bonds for refunding purposes shall not be sold unless the City realizes a
present value savings of at least ___%three (3%) from the resulting debt service of the refunding
bonds in the aggregate.
3. The Series 2013 Bonds shall bear interest at such rates, shall be payable and shall
mature at such times, shall contain such provisions for optional and mandatory redemption, shall
be in such form, certificated or book entry, and shall contain such other terms and conditions as the
Mayor and Finance DirectorController/Treasurer shall determine shall be in the best interest of the
City.
4. The Mayor and Finance DirectorController/Treasurer are authorized to prepare and
distribute a Preliminary Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of the Series
2013 Bonds and to "deem" such Preliminary Official Statement "final" for the purposes of Rule
15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and to finalize and distribute an Official
Statement.
5. The Mayor and Finance DirectorController/Treasurer are each authorized to enter
into a contract with one or more purchasers of the Series 2013 Bonds providing for the City to
issue and sell said bonds in accordance with the terms of said contract and this Resolution. In
connection with the issuance of bonds for refunding purposes the Mayor and Finance
DirectorController/Treasurer are each authorized to retain accountants or other consultants to
perform verification calculations as well as an escrow agent to act on behalf of the owners of the
refunded bonds, if required.
6. Upon entering into a contract to issue and sell the Series 2013 Bonds the Mayor
shall promptly inform Council of the terms thereof whereupon Council shall adopt a Resolution
confirming the terms thereof.
7. The City covenants for the benefit of the owners of the Series 2013 Bonds (i) that no
use of the proceeds of the Series 2013 Bonds or the earnings thereon will be made, and no other
action will be taken, which would cause the Series 2003 Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the
meaning of Section 148(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), (ii) that all action with
respect to the Series 2013 Bonds required to be taken to avoid characterization of the Series 2013
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Bonds as "arbitrage bonds" under Section 148 of the Code shall be taken, (iii) that the City will take
all reasonable steps to ensure that interest on the Series 2013 Bonds is not included in gross income of
the owner of any Series 2013 Bond for purposes of federal income taxation and (iv) that the City will
take no action to cause the Series 2013 Bonds to become "private activity bonds" as that term is used
in Section 141(a) of the Code. The Mayor and Council are authorized and directed to take all
appropriate action to maintain the exclusion from gross income of interest on the Series 2013 Bonds
for federal income tax purposes including the payment of any arbitrage rebate to the United States, if
required, and the establishment of special accounts in connection therewith.
8. The City hereby covenants (the “Continuing Disclosure Covenant”) for the benefit of
holders of the Series 2013 Bonds that, so long as any Series 2013 Bonds are outstanding, it will file,
or cause to be filed, all financial information, operating data and notices of events, actions or failure to
act, with such persons and entities and at such times as may be necessary to comply with the
requirements of Rule 15c2-12(b)(5) of the Securities Exchange Commission with respect to the
Series 2013 Bonds.
9. The City Clerk shall forthwith cause to be published once in a newspaper published
in the City a notice in substantially the following form:
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“NOTICE
“NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of The City of Dover,
Delaware, on ________, 2013, pursuant to Chapter 111, Volume 52,
Delaware Laws, as amended, adopted a resolution entitled as follows:
‘A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UP TO
$________6,500,000 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF
THE CITY OF DOVER’
“The purpose of the issuance of said bonds is to provide funds
(approximately $_________4,000,000) to pay a portion of the cost of
certain improvements to the City’s Water and Sewer System and to provide
funds (approximately $_______2,000,000) to refund some portion or all of
the City’s outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds.
“Any action or proceeding to contest the validity of said resolution or any of
its provisions must be commenced within thirty (30) days after the
publication of this notice. After the expiration of such period of limitation,
no right of action or defense founded upon the invalidity of said resolution
or any of its provisions shall be asserted, nor shall the validity of said
resolution or any of its provisions be open to question in any court upon any
ground whatever, except in an action or proceeding commenced within
such period.
“By order of the City Council of The City of Dover, Delaware.
____________________________”
City Clerk
10. The 2013 Bonds are expected to be issued before ________,July 31, 2013. By
thatAt the time the City expectsBudget Ordinance was approved, the City expected to have
advanced funds, available on a temporary basis only, to pay costs of the 2013 Projects incurred up
to that time. Accordingly, the City reasonably expects that proceeds of the Series 2013 Bonds will
be applied on the date of issuance to reimburse such costs. Pursuant to the City’s budgetary and
financial policies, no funds, other than the proceeds of the Series 2013 Bonds, are, or are
reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long term basis, or otherwise set aside by the
City to pay the aforesaid costs that are expected to be reimbursed.
11. The Mayor, Finance DirectorController/Treasurer and Clerk of Council are
hereby authorized and directed to take all action deemed by them as necessary and appropriate to
carry out the intent of this resolutionResolution.
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12. This resolutionResolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and
approval by the Mayor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on ___ day of __________, 2013
APPROVED:
_____________________________________
Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT #3
LF&A Committee Meeting of 06/10/2013
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2013-08
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 70-7 - Registered Sexual Offenders,
4 Subsection (b) - Prohibition on Residency and Employments, Paragraph (2) of the Dover Code be amended
5 by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
6 (b) Prohibition on residency and employments.
7 (1) Sex offenders assigned as Risk Assessment Tier II or Tier III under the provisions of 11 Del.
8 C., c. 41, § 4120, shall be prohibited from residence or employment within 500 feet of a day
9 care center as defined in Appendix B—Zoning, Article 12—Definitions, of the Dover Code.
10 (2) Any sex offender assigned as Risk Assessment Tier II or Tier III who maintains maintained
11 a residence or was employment employed within 500 feet of a day care center on
12 April 9, 2012, the date of adoption of this section, shall comply with the provisions of the
13 section within 12 months. be permitted to maintain that residence or employment. Any
14 subsequent change of residence or employment would be subject to the prohibitions of
15 section (b)(1).
16 (3) Any sex offender who is under 18 years of age and resides with a parent or legal guardian
17 shall be exempt from the provision of subsection (b)(2) (1) of this section.
18 ADOPTED: *
19 S:\ORDINANCES\2013\Draft\2013-08 Amending Ch 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Sec 70-7 Registered Sexual Offenders.wpd
20 SYNOPSIS
21 This amendment would remove the requirement for offenders residing or employed within
22 500 feet of a day care center at the time of adoption of the ordinance (April 9, 2012) to move
23 or resign their employment.
24 (SPONSORS: CITY COUNCIL MOTION - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 28, 2013)
25 Actions History
26 June 10, 2013 - Scheduled for Introduction at the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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SPONSOR: Rep. Paradee
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE BILL NO.
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 9 AND 22 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTED OFFICIALS OF A
MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
1 Section 1. Amend Title 22 of the Delaware Code by making insertions as shown by underlining as follows:
2 §116 Leave of absence of elected officials of a municipality.
3 (a) If an elected official of a municipality is ordered to military service, the official is entitled to a leave of
4 absence for the duration of the military service during such elected official’s term of office.
5 (b) No leave of absence shall extend the term of office of the elected official ordered to military service.
6 (c) A municipality may appoint an acting official to serve in the position of the elected official ordered to military
7 service subject to the rights of the elected official to be restored to office upon returning from military service.
8 (d) Upon returning from a leave of absence for military service, the returning elected official is entitled to be
9 restored to office for the unexpired term immediately upon the official’s request after being released from the
10 ordered military service.
11 Section 2. Amend Title 9 of the Delaware Code by making insertions as shown by underlining as follows:
12 §350 Leave of absence of elected officials of a county government.
13 (a) If an elected official of a county government is ordered to military service, the official is entitled to a leave of
14 absence for the duration of the military service during such elected official’s term of office.
15 (b) No leave of absence shall extend the term of office of the elected official ordered to military service.
16 (c) A county government may appoint an acting official to serve in the position of the elected official ordered to
17 military service subject to the rights of the elected official to be restored to office upon returning from military
18 service.
19 (d) Upon returning from a leave of absence for military service, the returning elected official is entitled to be
20 restored to office for the unexpired term immediately upon the official’s request after being released from the
21 ordered military service.
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SYNOPSIS
This bill provides that elected officials of a municipality or county government shall be extended a leave of
absence from office if such person is ordered to military service. The leave of absence shall not extend beyond the
elected official’s term of office. A municipality or county may fill the elected official’s office with an acting official
until the return of the elected official serving in the military. Upon returning from a leave of absence for military
service, a returning elected county or municipal official is entitled to be restored to office for the unexpired term. This
change in the Delaware Code does not apply to the General Assembly or statewide elected offices.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council AGENDA: 06/24/2013
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Finance DATE SUBMITTED: 6/20/13
PREPARED BY: Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer
SUBJECT: Electric Rates & Tariffs
RELATED PROJECT: Cost of Service Study – Burns & McDonnell dated May 29, 2013
APPROVALS: City Council
EXHIBITS: Exhibit 1 – Current & Proposed Rates (Burns & McDonnell);
TIMETABLE: To be implemented July 1, 2013
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends Council approval of the proposed electric rates and tariffs as provided by Mr. Ted Kelly of Burns &
McDonnell on May 29, 2013.
Due to the continuing decline in power supply cost the City requested Burns and McDonnell to revise
the City’s electric tariffs for Fiscal Year 2014. The study was completed with consideration of the
forecasted power supply and presented to City Council on May 29, 2013. The revised rates and tariffs
are attached for implementation on July 1, 2013.
It is important to note, that these rates were forecasted to cover the years FY14, FY15 and FY16. In
doing so, the City will be required to use forecasted budget balances over the 8% policy in addition to
funds in the rate stabilization reserve as a means of balancing the budget for the Electric Operating
Fund. The financial forecast puts the Electric Revenue Fund within the policy requirement (8% - 12%) at
the end of the third year.
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Electric Rates & Tariffs City of Dover
July 1, 2013
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“R”
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for household related services in a single private
dwelling and incidental service outside of the home through the same meter, provided such incidental service does not
exceed 20 KW of connected load. Service size cannot exceed 600 amps.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase service
Customer Charge
Per bill 5.00
Energy Charge
All kwh - per kwh 0.12040
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Clause included in this schedule.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided in this service classification a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
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Electric Rates & Tariffs City of Dover
July 1, 2013
SMALL COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C and C1"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for small commercial and industrial purposes through
a single meter. The maximum monthly usage must not exceed 3,500 KWH per month or have instrument rated metering. If
there is a major change in the character of service or if the KWH usage exceeds 3,500 KWH for two (2) consecutive billing
months, the account will be automatically transferred to the Medium Commercial Service Classification. If the customer’s
usage does not exceed 3,500 KWH after a period of one (1) year, the customer may be returned to the Small Commercial
Service Classification.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where
available and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill - Single Phase Service 5.00
Per bill - Three Phase Service 15.00
Energy Charge
Per KWH 0.10010
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly billing shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Clause included in this schedule.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed
by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
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Electric Rates & Tariffs City of Dover
July 1, 2013
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C2 and C3"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes through a
single meter having monthly usages of more than 3,500 KWH for two (2) consecutive months. If the customer has a major
change in the character of service and falls below the above criteria, the customer may be returned to the Small Commercial
Service Classification.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable and at the
option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per Bill - Single Phase Service 5.00
Per Bill - Three Phase Service 15.00
Demand Charge
All KW, per KW 13.95
Energy Charge
All KWH, per KWH 0.06470
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand
meter.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge based on sixty percent (60%) of the greatest
Billing Demand established during any month of the 12-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Clause included in this schedule.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed
by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
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LARGE COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C5"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes having
instrument rated metering. If there is a significant change in the character of service, the City will, at its option on a case by
case basis, temporarily transfer the account to another tariff.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable when
available and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill - single or three phase service 15.00
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW 13.90
Energy Charge
All kwh - per kwh 0.06470
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand
meter. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five percent (95%)
the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand X .95
Average Power Factor
The city measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors, and the customer is billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge based on sixty percent (60%) of the greatest
Billing Demand established during any month of the 12-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Clause included in this schedule.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed
by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
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PRIMARY SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“P”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial customers taking
delivery at the primary voltage available, and where the transforming and protective apparatus is furnished, owned and
maintained by the customer.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Primary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase or three phase service.
Customer Charge
Per bill - single or three phase 10.00
Demand Charge
All KW - per KW 11.25
Energy Charge
All kwh - per kwh 0.06450
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum sixty (60) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95%), the measured
demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors and the customers are
billed accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge which shall be based on the greater of three
hundred kilowatts (300 KW) or 60% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 12 month period
ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Clause approved by the Council of the City of
Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed
by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification. If a customer who is on the Primary Service Classification wishes to switch to the Large Commercial Service
Classification, the customer may do so at the customer's choice. If such a change occurs, the City will determine on a case-
by-case basis which portion, if any, of the customer-owned electrical equipment will be maintained by the City provided,
however, that any equipment transferred to City ownership will be so transferred at no cost to the City.
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
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TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE
“T”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers located where
Dover's existing facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and
protective apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned and maintained by the customer. Service shall be
supplied and metered at 69,000 volts, and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and
protective equipment.
Demand Charge
All KW - per KW 10.50
Energy Charge
All KWH, per KWH 0.06090
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of
each month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and
one half percent (98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x . 985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors and the customers are
billed accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly charge shall be seventy-five percent (75%) of the greatest Billing Demand during the preceding 11
months and energy equal to three hundred (300) hours' use of that demand.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Clause included in this schedule.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed
by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
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OUTDOOR DEVELOPMENT LIGHTING RATE
(Residential Area Lighting Only)
“OL”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover service area for residential developments/mobile home park lighting.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single phase.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The association and/or owner shall install and maintain all lighting and associated equipment. This rate applies to one
metering point. If multiple metering points are required to reduce voltage drop, a totalized bill will be rendered. The
metering point(s) will be governed by the City of Dover.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for one (1) year with automatic month to month extension until either party
terminated this agreement via letter. Billing will be monthly. If this contract is terminated prior to the one year agreement,
the customer shall reimburse the City of Dover for all expenses incurred.
Customer Charge
Per Bill 8.00
Energy Charge
All kwh - per kwh 0.1090
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Clause included in this schedule.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed
by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
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PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for all-night outdoor lighting service for lighting of
outdoor areas on private property.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
UNMETERED - This will be the standard installation practice. The lights under this classification shall be fed directly from the
City of Dover’s energy source.
METERED - This classification will be available at the City of Dover’s discretion and only when it is not feasible to install the
lighting service from an unmetered source. These lights will have the energy supplied through the customers meter and the
monthly rental fee shall be reduced to reflect this customer expense.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The equipment supplied will be the type of fixture currently being furnished by the City at the time of installation as
described below in the Classifications of Security Lights, Decorative Lighting, and Roadway/Area Lighting. Lighting shall be
from dusk to dawn each day.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for two (2) years. The City may require a fee if the installation is removed prior to
the two (2) year term.
Where service is not associated with a metered service, a Customer Charge of $5.00 for residential lights and $10.00 for
commercial lights will be added to cover the associated costs of billing and related consumer costs not reflected in the
lighting schedule.
Unmetered - The City shall maintain, relamp, and supply the energy to the lighting equipment that it owns.
Metered - The City shall also maintain and relamp the lighting equipment it owns where energy is not supplied.
The City will perform relamping, repair, and/or maintenance during normal working hours within a reasonable period
following notification by the Customer.
Customers requiring unique or unusual lighting service different than outlined below may obtain such service under a
mutually agreeable contractual arrangement.
SECURITY LIGHTS
Includes a 2' (+/-) arm, pole not included. If a pole needs to be installed, the location shall be accessible to truck traffic via
driveway, roadway, alleyway, or other public accessible parking areas. If a pole must be installed and the location is not truck
accessible, a decorative lighting fixture may be installed at the applicable rated.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge KWH Rental Charge
100 watt HPS 7.48 47 2.64
175 watt MV 8.82 68 2.25
The following style is not available after February 28, 1997.
70 watt HPS 6.50 33
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DECORATIVE LIGHTING
Includes a 18' fiberglass pole (15' above ground). The electrical service to these poles shall be underground; therefore, the
installation location shall be accessible to trencher traffic.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge KWH Rental Charge
70 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 11.31 33 6.22
150 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 14.09 62 6.39
250 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 19.72 101 8.18
The following styles are not available after February 28, 1997:
Est. Monthly
Monthly Charge KWH
175 watt MV w/o ladder rest 13.76 68
175 watt MV contemporary 14.38 68
ROADWAY/AREA LIGHTING
Includes choice of bracket from 8' to 16' if the fixture is accessible to truck traffic via driveway, roadway, alleyway, or other
public accessible parking areas. If not accessible to trucks a 2' (+/-) arm shall be used. Pole not included.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge KWH Rental Charge
100 watt HPS 8.94 47 3.63
175 watt MV 10.00 68 3.11
250 watt HPS 13.87 101 3.91
250 watt MV 13.87 101 3.91
400 watt MV 18.60 154 4.09
400 watt HPS 18.69 155 4.15
POLE CHARGES PER MONTH
For each wood pole required exclusively for the support of lighting fixtures or lighting circuits under this service classification
a per pole charge will be assessed as follows:
Monthly Charge
Poles installed through February 28, 1997 2.03
Poles installed or changed out after February 28, 1997 3.13
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
This rate will not be subject to the Purchase Power Clause.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed
by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2013-08
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 70-7 - Registered Sexual Offenders,
4 Subsection (b) - Prohibition on Residency and Employments, Paragraph (2) of the Dover Code be amended
5 by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
6 (b) Prohibition on residency and employments.
7 (1) Sex offenders assigned as Risk Assessment Tier II or Tier III under the provisions of 11 Del.
8 C., c. 41, § 4120, shall be prohibited from residence or employment within 500 feet of a day
9 care center as defined in Appendix B—Zoning, Article 12—Definitions, of the Dover Code.
10 (2) Any sex offender assigned as Risk Assessment Tier II or Tier III who maintains maintained
11 a residence or was employment employed within 500 feet of a day care center on
12 April 9, 2012, the date of adoption of this section, shall comply with the provisions of the
13 section within 12 months. be permitted to maintain that residence or employment. Any
14 subsequent change of residence or employment would be subject to the prohibitions of
15 section (b)(1).
16 (3) Any sex offender who is under 18 years of age and resides with a parent or legal guardian
17 shall be exempt from the provision of subsection (b)(2) (1) of this section.
18 ADOPTED: *
19 S:\ORDINANCES\2013\Draft\2013-08 Amending Ch 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Sec 70-7 Registered Sexual Offenders-1st Rdg.wpd
20 SYNOPSIS
21 This amendment would remove the requirement for offenders residing or employed within
22 500 feet of a day care center at the time of adoption of the ordinance (April 9, 2012) to move
23 or resign their employment.
24 (SPONSORS: CITY COUNCIL MOTION - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 28, 2013)
25 Actions History
26 June 24, 2013 - Scheduled for First Reading at Council
27 June 10, 2013 - Introduced at the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2013-09
2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 GENERAL FUND
2 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
4 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirty Nine Million Seven Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Two Hundred
5 dollars ($39,733,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
6 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
7 July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
8 2012/13 2013/14
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,752,200 $ 3,455,200
11 REVENUES
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 668,000 666,000
13 INVESTMENT INCOME 75,000 75,000
14 LIBRARY REVENUES 66,200 66,600
15 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 405,900 400,000
16 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,455,000 1,460,000
17 PERMITS AND OTHER LICENSES 1,053,300 1,167,500
18 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 70,900 63,300
19 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 636,100 650,000
20 PROPERTY TAXES 11,039,200 11,120,000
21 BID REVENUE 51,600 49,500
22 RECREATION REVENUE 130,000 133,000
23 FRANCHISE FEE 600,000 606,200
24 TRASH FEES 2,676,500 2,676,500
25 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 117,200 118,500
26 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 807,200 863,200
27 REVENUES SUBTOTAL 19,852,100 20,115,300
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
29 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 1,045,800 1,134,900
30 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,177,100 3,319,400
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,222,900 4,454,300
32 GRANTS
33 POLICE RELATED 112,100 110,000
34 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
35 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
36 MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS 25,000 25,000
37 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 735,600 733,500
38 TRANSFERS FROM
39 TRANSFER TAX 1,370,000 1,315,500
40 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 527,400 527,400
41 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 350,000 600,000
42 WATER/WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000
43 ELECTRIC 8,000,000 8,000,000
44 OTHER RESERVES 11,000 32,000
45 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 10,758,400 10,974,900
46 TOTAL REVENUES 35,569,000 36,278,000
47 TOTALS $ 39,321,200 $ 39,733,200
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48 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
49 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2013-2014
50 2012/13 2013/14
51 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
52 CITY CLERK $ 326,900 $ 334,400
53 COUNCIL 114,200 107,800
54 TAX ASSESSOR 187,500 198,300
55 FIRE 645,200 692,100
56 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 980,400 948,500
57 LIBRARY 1,225,400 1,330,400
58 RECREATION 674,900 708,200
59 LIFE SAFETY 451,800 468,200
60 CODE INFORCEMENT 323,100 377,100
61 PLANNING 416,100 444,800
62 INSPECTIONS 577,100 540,300
63 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 231,100 215,200
64 POLICE 13,431,900 13,571,800
65 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 748,200 760,000
66 STREETS 772,200 603,700
67 SANITATION 2,072,000 2,153,800
68 CITY MANAGER 420,000 457,300
69 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 633,300 660,500
70 FINANCE 879,500 906,500
71 PUBLIC SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION 401,200 425,800
72 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 660,600 632,600
73 CENTRAL SERVICES 578,700 517,600
74 FLEET MAINTENANCE 678,500 720,700
75 CUSTOMER SERVICES 866,900 1,109,400
76 HUMAN RESOURCES 310,800 334,300
77 MAYOR 82,400 83,300
78 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 28,689,900 29,302,600
79 OTHER EXPENSES
80 DEBT SERVICE 474,200 557,300
81 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 180,000 162,400
82 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXPENSES 25,000 25,000
83 INSURANCE 600,000 658,900
84 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,620,600 1,636,500
85 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 94,700 400,000
86 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,693,500 1,159,100
87 POLICE PENSION FUND - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
88 POLICE PENSION FUND - UNFUNDED LIABILITY 495,000 307,400
89 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 10,000 10,000
90 STREET LIGHTS 869,700 836,000
91 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 6,562,700 6,252,600
92 TRANSFERS
93 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 613,400 1,278,300
94 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 613,400 1,278,300
95 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 35,866,000 36,833,500
96 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,455,200 2,899,700
97 TOTALS $ 39,321,200 $ 39,733,200
98 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
99 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
100 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
101 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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102 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
103 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
104 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
105 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
106 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Forty Four Thousand Six Hundred
107 dollars ($744,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
108 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
109 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
110 CASH RECEIPTS
111 2012/13 2013/14
112 REVISED BUDGET
113 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 721,200 $ 732,100
114 INTEREST EARNED 10,900 12,500
115 TOTALS $ 732,100 $ 744,600
116 EXPENSE SUMMARY
117 2012/13 2013/14
118 REVISED BUDGET
119 TRANSFER TO OPERATING ACCOUNT $ - $ 21,000
120
121 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 732,100 $ 723,600
122 TOTALS $ 732,100 $ 744,600
123 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
124 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
125 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
126 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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127 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
128 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
129 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
130 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
131 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Five Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
132 ($1,554,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
133 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 2,2013
134 and ending June 30, 2014:
135 REVENUES
136 2012/13 2013/14
137 REVISED BUDGET
138 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 156,000 $ 166,500
139 REVENUES
140 STATE GRANTS - OTHER 158,000 15,000
141 BOND PROCEEDS - STREET PROGRAM 2,000,000 -
142 INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS 43,000 -
143 POLICE GRANTS 33,800 -
144 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND FOR PROJECTS 613,400 1,278,300
145 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE - 95,000
146 TRANSFER FROM FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE 2,000,000 -
147 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 4,848,200 1,388,300
148 STATE GRANTS - LIBRARY 1,746,000 -
149 TRANSFER FROM THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION 71,000 -
150 INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS - LIBRARY 1,200,000 -
151 CONSTRUCTION LOAN FOR LIBRARY 648,500 -
152 KENT COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS 250,000 -
153 DEMEC GRANT 166,700 -
154 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATION 102,400 -
155 SUBTOTAL LIBRARY PROJECT RECEIPTS 4,184,600 -
156 TOTAL REVENUES 9,032,800 1,388,300
157 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 9,188,800 $ 1,554,800
158 EXPENSE SUMMARY
159 2012/13 2013/14
160 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
161 FIRE $ 238,500 $ 238,500
162 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 112,000 50,100
163 LIBRARY 4,089,100 -
164 RECREATION 30,000 95,000
165 CODE ENFORCEMENT - 30,000
166 POLICE 217,000 257,300
167 STREETS 3,558,700 251,500
168 SANITATION 150,000 402,100
169 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 107,000 7,000
170 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 395,000 17,800
171 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY - 55,000
172 MAYOR 33,000 -
173 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 8,930,300 1,404,300
174 BOND ISSUANCE COSTS 32,000 -
175 TRANSFER TO COMMUNITY TRANSP FUND 60,000 -
176 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 166,500 150,500
177 TOTALS $ 9,188,800 $ 1,554,800
178 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
179 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
180 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
181 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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182 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
183 GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
184 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
185 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
186 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twelve Thousand dollars ($512,000) or
187 so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
188 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
189 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
190 CASH RECEIPTS
191 2012/13 2013/14
192 REVISED BUDGET
193 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 498,500 $ 504,000
194 RECEIPTS
195 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,500 8,000
196 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,500 8,000
197 TOTALS $ 504,000 $ 512,000
198 EXPENSE SUMMARY
199 2012/13 2013/14
200 REVISED BUDGET
201 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 504,000 $ 512,000
202 TOTALS $ 504,000 $ 512,000
203 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
204 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
205 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
206 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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207 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
208 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
209 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
210 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
211 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred FiveThousand dollars ($205,000)
212 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
213 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
214 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
215 OPERATING REVENUES
216 2012/13 2013/14
217 REVISED BUDGET
218 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 199,300 $ 202,500
219 INTEREST INCOME 3,200 2,500
220 TOTALS $ 202,500 $ 205,000
221 OPERATING EXPENSES
222 2012/13 2013/14
223 REVISED BUDGET
224 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ - $ 95,000
225 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 202,500 110,000
226 TOTALS $ 202,500 $ 205,000
227 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
228 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
229 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
230 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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231 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
232 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
233 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
234 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
235 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Two
236 Hunded dollars ($15,122,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
237 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
238 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
239 2012/13 2013/14
240 REVISED BUDGET
241 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,075,800 $ 770,800
242 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 991,100 412,600
243 BEGINNING BALANCE - KCSA (626,400) 141,600
244 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,440,500 1,325,000
245 BASE REVENUE
246 WATER FEES 4,730,700 4,730,700
247 WASTEWATER FEES 3,642,700 3,642,700
248 WASTEWATER ADJUSTMENT FEES 2,980,400 2,980,300
249 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,324,600 1,324,600
250 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 313,500 333,800
251 SEWER IMPACT FEES 380,000 323,000
252 WATER IMPACT FEES 350,000 357,000
253 INTEREST - WATER 7,400 9,100
254 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 11,500 14,000
255 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 81,400 82,000
256 TOTAL REVENUES 13,822,200 13,797,200
257 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 15,262,700 $ 15,122,200
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258 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
259 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2013-2014
260 2012/13 2013/14
261 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
262 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 601,900 $ 664,400
263 WATER CONSTRUCTION 353,200 351,400
264 WATER DEPARTMENT 415,000 433,900
265 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,535,400 1,501,800
266 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 997,000 945,100
267 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,902,500 3,896,600
268 OTHER EXPENSES
269 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 438,100 403,800
270 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 636,300 615,700
271 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 220,000 200,000
272 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 15,400 25,000
273 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 509,800 339,400
274 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 3,537,000 3,524,800
275 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,176,600 1,233,400
276 UNCOLLECTIBLES 5,000 -
277 INVENTORY/FIXED ASSET WRITEOFFS 5,000 -
278 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,543,200 6,342,100
279 TRANSFER TO
280 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 250,000 250,000
281 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 250,000 250,000
282 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,700,000 1,200,000
283 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,200,000 1,330,000
284 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WATER 70,000 -
285 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WASTEWATER 22,000 -
286 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 3,492,000 3,030,000
287 TOTAL EXPENSES 13,937,700 13,268,700
288 CURRENT YEAR BALANCES
289 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WATER 770,800 1,056,400
290 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WASTEWATER 412,600 797,100
291 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE KCSA 141,600 -
292 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,325,000 1,853,500
293 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 15,262,700 $ 15,122,200
294 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
295 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
296 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
297 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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298 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
299 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
300 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
301 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
302 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand One Hundred dollars
303 ($297,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
304 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
305 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
306 CASH RECEIPTS
307 2012/13 2013/14
308 REVISED BUDGET
309 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 102,100 $ 103,800
310 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 185,200 $ 188,300
311 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES $ 287,300 $ 292,100
312 RECEIPTS
313 INTEREST EARNINGS 4,800 5,000
314 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,800 5,000
315 TOTALS $ 292,100 $ 297,100
316 EXPENSE SUMMARY
317 2012/13 2013/14
318 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
319 TRANSFER TO OPERATING FUND/RESERVES $ - $ -
320 TOTAL EXPENSES - -
321 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 103,800 105,600
322 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 188,300 191,500
323 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 292,100 297,100
324 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 292,100 $ 297,100
325 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
326 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
327 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
328 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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329 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
330 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
331 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
332 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
333 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand NIne Hundred
334 dollars ($5,225,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
335 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
336 July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
337 CASH RECEIPTS
338 2012/13 2013/14
339 REVISED BUDGET
340 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 3,811,200 $ 1,620,000
341 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 2,641,000 660,900
342 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 6,452,200 2,280,900
343 RECEIPTS
344 BOND PROCEEDS - WATER - 2013 ISSUE 2,000,000 -
345 BOND PROCEEDS - WASTEWATER - 2013 ISSUE 2,000,000 -
346 STATE LOAN-WATER 2010 ISSUE 142,700 -
347 STATE LOAN-WASTEWATER 2011 ISSUE 494,500 -
348 TRANS FROM OPERATING FUND FOR WATER 1,700,000 1,200,000
349 TRANS FROM OPERATING FUND FOR WASTEWATER 1,200,000 1,330,000
350 TRANSFER FROM WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE - 390,000
351 TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 250,000 -
352 INTEREST INCOME 25,000 25,000
353 TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,812,200 2,945,000
354 TOTALS $ 14,264,400 $ 5,225,900
355 EXPENSE SUMMARY
356 2012/13 2013/14
357 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
358 WATER $ 5,971,600 $ 1,476,800
359 WASTEWATER 5,922,500 1,251,000
360 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 29,200 -
361 WATER CONSTRUCTION 31,000 90,000
362 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION 29,200 -
363 TOTAL EXPENSES 11,983,500 2,817,800
364 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 1,620,000 1,655,700
365 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 660,900 752,400
366 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,280,900 2,408,100
367 TOTALS $ 14,264,400 $ 5,225,900
368 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
369 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
370 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
371 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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372 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
373 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
374 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
375 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
376 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Twenty Five Thousand Three Hundred dollars
377 ($1,025,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
378 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
379 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
380 CASH RECEIPTS
381 2012/13 2013/14
382 REVISED BUDGET
383 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 427,100 $ 504,400
384 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 473,600 503,700
385 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 900,700 1,008,100
386 RECEIPTS
387 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 7,300 8,600
388 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 8,100 8,600
389 TRANSFER FROM WATER 70,000 -
390 TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER 22,000 -
391 TOTAL RECEIPTS 107,400 17,200
392 TOTALS $ 1,008,100 $ 1,025,300
393 EXPENSE SUMMARY
394 2012/13 2013/14
395 REVISED BUDGET
396 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 504,400 $ 513,000
397 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 503,700 512,300
398 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,008,100 1,025,300
399 TOTALS $ 1,008,100 $ 1,025,300
400 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
401 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
402 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
403 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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404 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
405 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
406 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
407 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
408 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety Million One Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand dollars
409 ($90,138,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
410 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
411 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
412 2012/13 2013/14
413 REVISED BUDGET
414 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 14,567,100 $ 7,152,400
415 BASE REVENUE
416 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 87,519,500 76,286,700
417 UTILITY TAX 1,498,900 1,492,200
418 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 985,700 602,000
419 RENT REVENUE 200,000 251,000
420 GREEN ENERGY 129,000 135,800
421 INTEREST EARNINGS 107,800 119,400
422 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 5,400,000 4,000,000
423 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 130,800 98,500
424 TOTAL REVENUES 95,971,700 82,985,600
425 TOTALS $ 110,538,800 $ 90,138,000
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426 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
427 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND - EXPENDITURES & BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2013-2014
428 2012/13 2013/14
429 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
430 POWER SUPPLY $ 37,701,000 $ 23,832,000
431 SOLAR ENERGY 1,587,600 1,565,800
432 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 351,600 300,000
433 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 996,000 996,000
434 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,697,700 12,812,900
435 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 6,100,700 4,740,000
436 CAPACITY CHARGES 11,817,200 15,787,200
437 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 64,251,800 60,033,900
438 PLANT OPERATIONS 5,914,900 6,015,800
439 GENERATIONS FUELS 948,800 -
440 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,865,600) (230,500)
441 PJM CREDITS (488,400) (397,000)
442 CAPACITY CREDITS (14,318,600) (15,079,800)
443 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (9,808,900) (9,691,500)
444 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 54,442,900 50,342,400
445 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
446 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,233,700 3,302,500
447 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,171,300 1,192,200
448 ADMINISTRATION 501,200 597,000
449 METER READING 212,500 220,300
450 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 526,300 543,600
451 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 5,645,000 5,855,600
452 OTHER EXPENSES:
453 UTILITY TAX 1,498,900 1,492,200
454 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 150,000 200,000
455 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 190,000 100,000
456 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 696,500 513,300
457 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 149,200 150,000
458 TRANSFER TO PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 7,274,200 1,314,200
459 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY - 975,700
460 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 129,000 135,800
461 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,177,100 3,319,400
462 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 35,000 27,000
463 INVENTORY WRITE OFFS 175,000 -
464 TRANSFER TO WORKER'S COMPENSATION FUND 500,000 -
465 DEBT SERVICE 3,323,600 3,301,900
466 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 17,298,500 11,529,500
467 TRANSFER TO
468 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 3,500,000 5,448,600
469 GENERAL FUND 8,000,000 8,000,000
470 FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE 2,100,000 -
471 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 12,400,000 -
472 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 26,000,000 13,448,600
473 TOTAL EXPENSES 103,386,400 81,176,100
474 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 7,152,400 8,961,900
475 TOTALS $ 110,538,800 $ 90,138,000
476 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
477 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
478 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
479 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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480 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
481 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
482 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
483 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
484 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Five Hundred dollars
485 ($826,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
486 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
487 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
488 CASH RECEIPTS
489 2012/13 2013/14
490 REVISED BUDGET
491 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,070,800 $ 814,300
492 RECEIPTS
493 INTEREST EARNINGS 16,100 12,200
494 TOTAL RECEIPTS 16,100 12,200
495 TOTALS $ 1,086,900 $ 826,500
496 EXPENSE SUMMARY
497 2012/13 2013/14
498 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
499 TRANSFER TO INSURANCE STABILIZATION RESERVE 272,600 -
500 TOTAL EXPENSES 272,600 -
501 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 814,300 826,500
502 TOTALS $ 1,086,900 $ 826,500
503 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
504 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
505 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
506 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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507 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
508 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
509 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2013-2014
510 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
511 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand dollars
512 ($739,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
513 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
514 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
515 CASH RECEIPTS
516 2012/13 2013/14
517 REVISED BUDGET
518 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 337,300 $ 728,000
519 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,100 11,000
520 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC CONTINGENCY 272,600 -
521 TRANSFER FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE 58,500 -
522 TRANSFER FROM FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE 54,500 -
523 TOTALS $ 728,000 $ 739,000
524 EXPENSE SUMMARY
525 2012/13 2013/14
526 REVISED BUDGET
527 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION $ - $ -
528 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 728,000 739,000
529 TOTALS $ 728,000 $ 739,000
530 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
531 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
532 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
533 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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534 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
535 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
536 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2013-2014
537 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
538 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seventeen Million Six Hundred Forty Four Thousand
539 dollars ($17,644,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
540 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
541 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
542 CASH RECEIPTS
543 2012/13 2013/14
544 REVISED BUDGET
545 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,230,100 $ 17,383,600
546 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND 12,400,000 -
547 INTEREST EARNINGS 153,500 260,400
548 TOTALS $ 22,783,600 $ 17,644,000
549 EXPENSE SUMMARY
550 2012/13 2013/14
551 REVISED BUDGET
552 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 5,400,000 $ 4,000,000
553 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 17,383,600 13,644,000
554 TOTALS $ 22,783,600 $ 17,644,000
555 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
556 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
557 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
558 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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559 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
560 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
561 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
562 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
563 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Four Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
564 ($9,004,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
565 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
566 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
567 CASH RECEIPTS
568 2012/13 2013/14
569 REVISED BUDGET
570 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,534,600 $ 3,091,000
571 RECEIPTS
572 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 3,500,000 5,448,600
573 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 91,100 440,000
574 INTEREST EARNINGS 40,700 25,200
575 TOTAL RECEIPTS 3,631,800 5,913,800
576 TOTALS $ 7,166,400 $ 9,004,800
577 EXPENSE SUMMARY
578 2012/13 2013/14
579 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
580 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 1,236,600 $ 2,117,800
581 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,232,000 1,100,000
582 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,606,800 2,405,800
583 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,075,400 5,623,600
584 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,091,000 3,381,200
585 TOTALS $ 7,166,400 $ 9,004,800
586 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
587 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
588 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
589 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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590 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
591 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
592 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2013-2014
593 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
594 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Nine Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand
595 One Hundred dollars ($9,977,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
596 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
597 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
598 CASH RECEIPTS
599 2012/13 2013/14
600 REVISED BUDGET
601 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,742,100 $ 9,829,700
602 INTEREST EARNINGS 146,100 147,400
603 TOTALS $ 9,888,200 $ 9,977,100
604 EXPENSE SUMMARY
605 2012/13 2013/14
606 REVISED BUDGET
607 TRANSFER TO INSURANCE STABILIATION $ 58,500 $ -
608 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,829,700 9,977,100
609 TOTALS $ 9,888,200 $ 9,977,100
610 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
611 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
612 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
613 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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614 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
615 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
616 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2013-2014
617 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
618 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million One Hundred Thrity One Thousand Four Hundred
619 dollars ($10,131,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
620 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
621 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
622 CASH RECEIPTS
623 2012/13 2013/14
624 REVISED BUDGET
625 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,805,500 $ 9,989,800
626 TRANSFER FROM OPERATING FUND 2,100,000 -
627 INTEREST EARNINGS 138,800 141,600
628 TOTALS $ 12,044,300 $ 10,131,400
629 EXPENSE SUMMARY
630 2012/13 2013/14
631 REVISED BUDGET
632 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 2,000,000 $ -
633 TRANSFER TO INSURANCE STABILIZATION 54,500 -
634 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,989,800 10,131,400
635 TOTALS $ 12,044,300 $ 10,131,400
636 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
637 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
638 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
639 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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640 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
641 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
642 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
643 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
644 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Five Hundred
645 dollars ($527,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
646 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
647 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
648 CASH RECEIPTS
649 2012/13 2013/14
650 REVISED BUDGET
651 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 132,200 $ 100
652 STATE GRANT - OPERATIONS 527,400 527,400
653 STATE GRANT- CAPITAL 132,200 -
654 TOTALS $ 791,800 $ 527,500
655 BUDGET SUMMARY
656 2012/13 2013/14
657 REVISED BUDGET
658 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - OPERATIONS $ 527,400 $ 527,400
659 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - CAPITAL 264,300 -
660 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
661 TOTALS $ 791,800 $ 527,500
662 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
663 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
664 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
665 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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666 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
667 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
668 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
669 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
670 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($500,500) or so
671 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
672 use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013
673 and ending June 30, 2014:
674 OPERATING REVENUES
675 2012/13 2013/14
676 REVISED BUDGET
677 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 189,300 $ -
678 GRANTS REVENUE - DELDOT 300,000 500,000
679 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL CAPITAL FUND 60,000 -
680 INTEREST INCOME 500 500
681 TOTALS $ 549,800 $ 500,500
682 OPERATING EXPENSES
683 2012/13 2013/14
684 REVISED BUDGET
685 PROGRAM EXPENSES - DELDOT $ 324,500 $ 500,000
686 PROGRAM EXPENSES - CITY STREET PROGRAM 225,300 -
687 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - 500
688 TOTALS $ 549,800 $ 500,500
689 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
690 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
691 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
692 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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693 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
694 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
695 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
696 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
697 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred One Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
698 ($1,701,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
699 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013
700 and ending June 30, 2014:
701 OPERATING REVENUES
702 2012/13 2013/14
703 REVISED BUDGET
704 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 633,100 $ 1,200,600
705 INTEREST INCOME 25,000 10,600
706 PREMIUM FROM CITY 626,700 490,700
707 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND 500,000 -
708 INSURANCE REFUND 4,600 -
709 TOTALS $ 1,789,400 $ 1,701,900
710 OPERATING EXPENSES
711 2012/13 2013/14
712 REVISED BUDGET
713 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 450,000 $ 450,000
714 INSURANCE 68,300 76,500
715 BANK FEES 1,500 600
716 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 37,000 37,000
717 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 32,000 57,000
718 TOTAL EXPENSES 588,800 621,100
719 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,200,600 1,080,800
720 TOTALS $ 1,789,400 $ 1,701,900
721 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
722 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
723 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
724 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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725 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
726 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
727 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
728 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
729 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Seventy Thousand One Hundred dollars
730 ($270,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
731 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
732 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
733 OPERATING REVENUES
734 2012/13 2013/14
735 REVISED BUDGET
736 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 12,700 $ -
737 STATE GRANT 270,100 270,100
738 FEDERAL GRANT 1,500 -
739 TOTALS $ 284,300 $ 270,100
740 OPERATING EXPENSES
741 2012/13 2013/14
742 REVISED BUDGET
743 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES $ 27,500 $ 28,000
744 OFFICE SUPPLIES 20,000 24,000
745 PRINTING/DUPLICATING 8,900 8,900
746 POSTAGE 100 100
747 BOOKS 120,900 124,900
748 FURNITURE 21,400 2,000
749 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 72,000 74,000
750 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 3,500 3,500
751 OFFICE EQUIPMENT/REPAIRS & MAINT 2,000 2,000
752 COMPUTER HARDWARE 8,000 2,700
753 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES 284,300 270,100
754 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
755 TOTALS $ 284,300 $ 270,100
756 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
757 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
758 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
759 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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760 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
761 POLICE GRANT FUNDS
762 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
763 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
764 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Thirteen Thousand and One Hundred dollars
765 ($413,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
766 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
767 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
768 OPERATING REVENUES
769 2012/13 2013/14
770 REVISED BUDGET
771 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 178,400 $ 100
772 GRANTS RECEIVED 505,100 413,000
773 TOTALS $ 683,500 $ 413,100
774 OPERATING EXPENSES
775 2012/13 2013/14
776 REVISED BUDGET
777 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES $ 129,100 $ 191,000
778 FURNITURE 16,500 -
779 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 1,400 -
780 COMPUTER HARDWARE 139,900 60,000
781 TELEPHONE/FAX 15,000 15,000
782 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 29,500 36,000
783 CONSULTING/AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
784 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 161,900 -
785 VEHICLE PURCHASES 35,100 -
786 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 154,000 110,000
787 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES 683,400 413,000
788 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
789 TOTALS $ 683,500 $ 413,100
790 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
791 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
792 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
793 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013
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794 2013-2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
795 CDBG FUND
796 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014
797 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
798 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Six Hundred dollars
799 ($223,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
800 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
801 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
802 OPERATING REVENUES
803 2012/13 2013/14
804 REVISED BUDGET
805 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
806 GRANTS RECEIVED 317,400 223,600
807 TOTALS $ 317,400 $ 223,600
808 OPERATING EXPENSES
809 2012/13 2013/14
810 REVISED BUDGET
811 2010 CLOSING COST/DOWNPAYMENT PROG $ 100 $ -
812 2012 CLOSING COST/DOWNPAYMENT PROG 5,900 -
813 2012 DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 7,100 -
814 2012 HOMEOWNER REHAB ASSISTANCE 4,300 -
815 2012 FIRST STATE RC&D 7,000 -
816 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWNPAYMENT PROG 60,000 40,000
817 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 27,500 27,500
818 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR - 40,000
819 CURRENT YEAR FIRST STATE RC&D 35,000 -
820 CURRENT YEAR ELIZABETH W MURPHEY SCHOOL 32,800 32,700
821 CURRENT YEAR NCALL RESEARCH INC 7,800 6,000
822 CURRENT YEAR SERENITY PLACE 30,000 -
823 CURRENT YEAR MILFORD HOUSING H/O REHAB 52,800 32,700
824 CURRENT YEAR SALARIES 47,100 44,700
825 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES 317,400 223,600
826 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
827 TOTALS $ 317,400 $ 223,600
828 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
829 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
830 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
831 ADOPTED: June 24, 2013