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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
JUNE 10, 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 HERB KONOWITZ
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN HUTCHISON
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. Council Retreat of March 22, 2013
B. Special Council Meeting of May 6, 2013
C. Regular Council Meeting of May 28, 2013
D. Special Council Meeting of May 28, 2013
2. Proclamation - Flag Day and Flag Week
* 3. Proposed Resolution No. 2013-17 Authorizing Signatures for Banking Services
(Staff Recommends Adoption of the Resolution)
4. Public Hearing - Electric Revenue Fund Budget
5. Violation of the Dangerous Building Ordinance - Property Located at 92 Orchard
Avenue, Owned by Juan M. Callazo (Emergency Case)
(On May 28, 2013, City Council Deferred This Matter for Two (2) Weeks to Provide the
Property Owner and City Staff the Opportunity to Resolve the Issue)
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6. Board of Assessment Appeals Exemption Report - May 21, 2013
* A. Westfield Maintenance Corporation
(Board Recommended Approval of Requests for Exemptions)
a-1. 2.65 Acres - Arbor Drive (Open Space)
a-2. 1.96 Acres - Arbor Drive (Open Space)
* B. Four Seasons Homeowners Association
(Board Recommended Approval of Requests for Exemptions)
b-1. .164 Acres - Homberg Circle (Open Space)
b-2. .0894 Acres - Mont Blanc Boulevard (Open Space)
b-3. 209 Mont Blanc Boulevard (Open Space)
b-4. 41 Homberg Circle (Open Space)
b-5. 109 Mont Blanc Boulevard (Open Space)
b-6. .2195 Acres - Saulsbury Road (Open Space)
b-7. 6.3 Acres - Mont Blanc Boulevard (Open Space)
* C. Meadows Homeowners Association Inc. - 2.7 Acres McKee Road (Open Space)
(Board Recommended Approval of Request for Exemption)
* D. Wesley College
(Board Recommended Approval of Requests for Exemptions)
d-1. 34 S. State Street
d-2. 308 N. Queen Street
d-3. Land - 308 N. Queen Street
* E. Milford Housing Development Corporation
(Board Recommended Approval of Requests for Exemptions for One (1) Year - With
Re-Application Required Next Year)
e-1. 1361-1383 Walker Road
e-2. 1357 Walker Road (Rear)
* F. Central Delaware Habitat For Humanity - 4 Bennington Street
(Board Recommended Approval of Request for Exemption)
G. Bible Church of God Inc. - 1202-1204 White Oak Road
(Board Recommended Denial of Request for Exemption - Failure to Appear)
* H. Dover Interfaith Mission For Housing
(Board Recommended Approval of Requests for Exemptions)
h-1. 1151 Walker Road
h-2. 523 Ross Street
* 7. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - May 28, 2013
A. Downtown Dover Business Improvement District (BID) Budget and Assessment (Tax)
Rates for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
(Committee Recommended Approval of the Proposed Downtown Dover Business
Improvement District (BID) Assessment (Tax) Rate for FY 2013-2014 and Proposed
Budget)(See Item #16-A)
B. Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Loan Guarantee Extension
(Committee 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 DDP, as Recommended by Staff)
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* 7. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - May 28, 2013 (Continued)
C. Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) Municipal Discount Disposal Fee
Agreement
(Committee Recommended Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Delaware Solid
Waste Authority (DSWA) Municipal Discount Disposal Fee Agreement)
D. Disposal of Excess Property - 70 Mifflin Road, 299 College Road, and 29 North
Kirkwood Street - Offer from Habitat for Humanity
(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)
E. Proposed Amendments to Chapter 58 - Human Relations Commission
(Committee Recommended That the Chair of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee Schedule a Special Meeting for the Purpose of Discussing
Recommendation Items #1-5 Included in the Committee Action Form Pertaining to the
Dover Human Relations Commission)
* 8. Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Report - May 29, 2013
A. Planned Neighborhood Design: Senior Citizen Housing Option - Luther Village III
a-1. 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
(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)
a-2. Request for Waiver of Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5 - Supplementary
Regulations, Section 17 - Emergency Access Requirements
(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)
B. Updates
(Committee Action Not Required)
* 9. Monthly Reports - April 2013
A. Budget
B. Chief of Police (March and April)
C. City Assessor
D. City Manager
E. City Planner
F. Economic Development Office
* 10. Quarterly Review of Capital Investment Plan (CIP)(January, February, and March)
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11. Evaluation of Proposal - Emergency Response and Site Cleanup Services
(Staff Recommends 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)
* 12. 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)
* 13. 2013/14 Committee Appointments - Mayor (Annual Appointments to Expire May 2014)
A. Dover 4th of July Celebration Committee - Brad Holden, Vice President
B. Silver Lake Commission - Zachary Carter
* 14. Appointments Recommended by Council President Bonar - City Chaplains (Annual
Appointments to Expire May 2014)
A. Minister Theodore A. Henderson of Dover Christian Church
B. Bishop Thomas L. Holsey of Bibleway Temple Church of God in Christ
* 15. Reappointment Recommended by Mayor Carey - Dover Public Library Commission -
Gertrude Jackson - Five (5) Year Term to Expire June 16, 2018
16. First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2013-09
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 June 24, 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. Ordinance #2013-09 - 2013/2014 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
17. Council Members’ Announcements
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COUNCIL RETREAT
A Council Retreat was held on March 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. with Council President Leary presiding.
Council members present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 3:06 p.m., departed at 3:38 p.m., returned at 3:43 p.m.,
departed at 5:19 p.m., returned at 5:21 p.m. and departed at 5:42 p.m.) , Mr. Dixon (departed at 3: 27 p.m. and returned
at 5:03 p.m.) , Mr. Lynn (arrived at 4:07 p.m.) , Mr. Bonar, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mrs. Williams
and Mr. Perza were absent.
Council staff members present were Mr. Koenig, Mrs. Mitchell, Police Chief Hosfelt,
Mrs. Townshend, Ms. Russell, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey was also present (departed at 5:33
p.m., returned at 5:34 p.m., departed at 5:36 p.m.) .
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Bonar moved for adoption of the agenda as submitted, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and
unanimously carried.
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that in previous years, during the Council
Retreat, members would review strategic goals, financial matters, etc.; however, during the past two
(2) years, focus had been given to finance in an attempt to balance the budget. He explained that
during this year’s Retreat, members would be provided an update on the Quarterly Revenues and
preliminary Budgets as well changes in staffing levels. In addition, he stated that staff requested
members to relay their concerns and desires as the budget for FY2014 is developed. He advised
members that meetings had been held with individual departments reviewing their draft budgets and
that the initial iterations of determining if their requests are “needs” or “wants.”
QUARTERLY REVENUE UPDATE - FY13 AND FY14 - GENERAL FUND,
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND, AND ELECTRIC FUND
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed the Revenue Reports through
February 28, 2013 (Exhibit #1), which included FY13 and FY14 forecasts for the General,
Water/Wastewater, and Electric Funds.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the projections for the Water/Wastewater
for FY13 and FY14 reflect no volume growth. Elaborating, Mr. Koenig stated that there is little to
no residential growth and that there had been a decline in industrial and commercial use of utilities.
In June 2015, when the Calpine plant is scheduled to come on line, if those forecasts hit the demand
as indicated, there will be a significant increase in water revenue in the amount of approximately
$1.5M-$2M per year due to the high demand for the facility.
Mr. Koenig noted that, as with many local governments, the City’s Budget is substantially driven
by the City’s residential and commercial growth. In reference to the transfer from Civil Traffic
Penalties Fund in the General Fund (Line 15), which are monies received from the Red Light Camera
Program, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the revised projection for FY13 had been decreased due to a
major camera not functioning for a period of time. She stated that the decrease in the projection for
FY14 considered that drivers would become accustomed to the cameras, resulting in a decrease in
the number of drivers running the lights.
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In response to Mr. Bonar, Police Chief Hosfelt stated that the red light camera that was not
functioning for almost the whole year was located at Route 13 and White Oak Road. He stated that
a vendor is responsible for ensuring that the red light cameras are operating and that Delaware
Department of Transportation (DelDOT) holds that contract. He stated his understanding that
DelDOT officials reviewed the contract and would not be pursuing red light cameras that were not
functioning. Chief Hosfelt stated that the vendor was American Traffic Solutions (ATS), which had
been bought out by a new company who has installed new cameras at different locations.
Chief Hosfelt indicated that he was not sure of the amount the City is provided from the $113
collected for each red light camera. Mr. Koenig recalled that the City receives the majority of the
monies (between $50-$75).
PRELIMINARY FY14 BUDGETS - GENERAL FUND, GRANT FUNDS,
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND, AND ELECTRIC FUND
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the 2013-2014 Fund Summaries (Exhibit #2), noting that the General Fund
Budget currently had a shortage of $718,500. Referring to the Electric Revenue Fund, she explained
that there was an excess carry forward, due to favorable power supply costs in the amount of
$12,379,200 this year. If this carries forward to the next year, she stated that it will total
$20,580,000. She stated her desire to discuss the possibility of providing an adjusted rate (lower)
or a Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) credit with Mr. Ted Kelly, Senior Project Manager, Burns &
McDonnell, who conducted a rate study for the City. She explained that the five (5) year forecast
should be completed prior to making a final decision in this regard. Mr. Koenig advised members
that the favorable costs were the result of changes made to the City’s hedge program, explaining that
some very expensive hedges that had started to come off and the repurchase of those hedges is less
expensive. In addition, he stated that the actual percent of hedges was at 85% at one time, and now
is approximately 60%-70%, and the City had dropped a percentage in the portfolio of the hedges;
therefore, the City was buying more on the spot market, which was quite a bit more favorable.
For further clarification, Mrs. Mitchell provided members with the Electric Power Supply and
Generation Trends for FY12 Budget and FY13 and FY14 Forecasts (Exhibit #3) and noted that the
FY13 Revised amount was $8.5M and the FY14 Forecast was $5.8M, which was favorable
compared to last year. Mr. Koenig indicated the complexities of the energy purchase markets as well
as the PJM.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that some large utility customers had questioned future rates and that
she indicated no change in water/sewer rates and a possible decrease in electric rates or a PCA credit.
With reference to competitiveness, Mr. Koenig stated that the City’s residential electric rates were
very competitive; however, there had been criticism of the City’s commercial electric rates. From
a business and economic development standpoint, he felt that the City should focus on these rates
in an effort to attract businesses or improve business partnerships.
Mrs. Mitchell reminded members that the City established the Rate Stabilization Fund and as long
as that reserve is maintained, she felt confident that the City would have the ability to manage any
temporary or short-term fluctuations.
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Mr. Hare questioned if the City of Dover Electric System Valuation study recently completed by
GAI Consultants contained information on the value of Units 1 and 2. Mr. Koenig stated that, due
to depreciation, Units 1 and 2 (from 1961) have no value. He explained that the study determined
the market value of the electric system if it were to be sold and outlined the associated impact to the
community.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the Personnel Cost Comparison (Exhibit #4). She advised members that
$309,000 is the result of Medical Insurances from the 6%+ increase, and $339,800 is the result of
OPEB increases, reminding members that there are some issues where there is no control over
expenses.
By unanimous consent, members took a brief recess.
Meeting recessed at 3:48 p.m. and reconvened at 3:59 p.m.
PROGRAM REVENUES - POLICE EXTRA-DUTY
Mrs. Mitchell provided members with the Tampa Police Department Extra-Duty Conditions and
Permit (Exhibit #5), which is a policy for the Tampa, Florida Police Department. In reviewing
several policies and procedures for other jurisdictions, she felt that the Tampa Procedure could be
modified to meet the City’s needs in this regard. She explained that there were issues with the
revenue and expenses reported for Police Extra Duty and provided members an Analysis of Police
Extra Duty and Law Enforcement Revenues - Non-Extra Duty (Exhibit #6). As an example, she
stated that the City was billed for $593 in October 2006 and $603 in May 2007 for services provided
for the Municipal Election. These, as well as other expenses, remain as outstanding receivables,
totaling $52,499 as of February 28, 2013. In researching, she discovered that payment was reflected
in the City Clerk’s Office Budget for the Police Extra-Duty in October 2006 and May 2007;
however, these payments were not reflected in the receivables, which indicated that the revenue was
credited somewhere else in the ledger.
In addition, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the Police have Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
overtime through a grant which had been coded as Extra-Duty for the DEA officers’ time. This was
not being counted as Extra-Duty revenue since it was in the DEA revenue. By adding the DEA
revenue to the Police Extra-Duty, the gap between the revenue and expenses for the Police
Extra-Duty would not be as large; therefore, she explained that there were some accounting and
billing issues that needed to be resolved. Once staff finalizes a procedure for Police Extra-Duty, she
assured members that it would be presented to City Council for approval.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Mitchell indicated that she would work with the Chief Hosfelt to
determine the possibility of developing a means to automate payments to resolve some of these
issues.
Mr. Hare questioned if the City bills all costs associated with providing the Police Extra Duty, such
as Workman’s Compensation, administration, etc. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the
Police Department bills for police officers’ wages, plus Worker’s Compensation and the Federal
Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) rate. However, she noted that since some grants allow for
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charges only up to a certain amount, there are instances where the City does not recover all costs
involving grants. Otherwise, she assured members that the City recovers the costs of labor and
benefits associated with police officers but not the administration or vehicle costs, which is one of
the reasons for developing a policy that would create a rate that would cover all costs, plus the
possibility of a mark-up.
STAFFING LEVELS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Referring to Exhibit #4, Mr. Koenig noted that staff had estimated $30M being spent on personnel
costs. He advised members that the City’s personnel is its biggest asset and, at the same time, the
City’s biggest liability in terms of a single financial payment. As a result, he stated that the City’s
biggest investment was its personnel.
Mr. Koenig reviewed the FY2013 Annual Operating Budget - Personnel Table (Exhibit #7),
indicating that there were a total of 350 full-time and 36 part-time employees. He explained that the
handwritten numbers were being proposed for FY2014. He advised members that although there
had been an increase in Code Enforcement (from four (4) to five (5) employees), staff transferred
an employee from the Inspections Department to Code Enforcement, which resulted in a decrease
in personnel for the Inspections Department (from seven (7) to six (6) employees). He stated that
the net result of personnel proposed is 345 full-time positions. He explained that there had been
requests for additional personnel for those departments that were highlighted. Ultimately, he felt that
the City should be able to continue to operate effectively with a total 350 full-time positions if the
right people were in the right positions and were focused on their jobs.
Mr. Koenig reviewed a Presentation of Staffing Levels and Recommendations (Exhibit #8). In
regard to the Pension Plan, he advised members that there were 130 active employees in the defined
benefit plan and that new employees are no longer eligible for the defined benefit plan, with the
exception of new Police Officers due to their participation in the State Plan. He stated that the Police
Department’s request for an Accreditation Manager had been ranked as #3 and that it may not be
budgeted for the upcoming year. He explained that as a policy issue, transfer of some of the duties
of Police Officers to a civilian employee should be considered. As a result, he advised members that
rather than increasing the number of officers, there may be an addition of a civilian position, which
would result in more police manpower on the City streets.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Koenig stated that there had been brief discussions regarding the
possibility of shared dispatch operations for the Police and Fire Departments. However, he stated
that there were issues regarding the security of the Fire Department, explaining that Fire Dispatchers
play a role in allowing access to the facility and maintaining it. He stated that, although this was not
an insurmountable issue, there were concerns and advised members that the Fire Department also
indicated that this could impact their mission and how they secure their buildings. He felt that there
were alternatives that could be evaluated in this regard, explaining that there were examples of other
jurisdictions that handle these matters differently than the City.
To alleviate the need for additional employees for the Customer Service Department, Mr. Koenig
stated that there had been discussions regarding the possibility of installing payment kiosks at
5 East Reed Street and the new Library. In response to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Koenig stated that
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although there would be fees involved, the use of debit/credit cards is a reality of doing business.
He noted that staff would like to add in debit/credit card transaction fees and had been discussing
how this could be accomplished to accommodate debit/credit card use. Mrs. Mitchell advised
members that the fees for the use of debit/credit cards are based on volume of users. Mr. Koenig
stated that the ultimate desire was for customers not to be involved in these types of fee transactions
and for fees be built into the customer charge or rates.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig reminded members that the lock box costs $50,000; however,
the use of the lock box eliminated a position in the Customer Service Department.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison regarding Electric Department Personnel, Mr. Koenig stated that there
were several key positions that were vacant, including the Electric Director, Electric Engineering,
Superintendent of Line Crew, etc. He stated his desire to fill these positions; however, he was
waiting for the completion of the Valuation Study to obtain direction, explaining that these are very
difficult positions to recruit and that there should be a determination if the City is going to sell its
Electric Utility before such a process is started. Once City Council provides direction regarding the
future of the Electric Utility, staff would be prepared to take appropriate action to begin the process
of filling these positions.
DISCUSSION ABOUT REVENUES
Referring to Exhibit #1, Mr. Koenig reiterated that the City’s revenues are driven by the construction
market. He stated that the reason the building permit fees were above what was anticipated was
solely due to the construction of the new Dover High School. He explained that the residential and
commercial growth component is very important to the City’s General Fund Budget. In addition,
he stated that residential and commercial growth drives the impact fees for water and sewer, which
help to pay off long-term debt in the water and sewer utility or help offset costs associated with the
growth projects in the water and/or sewer utilities.
With regard to new revenues, Mr. Koenig stated that although there are potential camera projects
in school zones related to speed safety, since the legislation has not been adopted, these monies were
not included in the proposed budget. He explained his understanding that there is legislation that
would create a pilot program for Wilmington and Dover to put speed cameras in one (1) or more
school zones within the City limits, similar to the red light program; however, he stated that the
legislation had not received enough votes to get out of committee. He noted that the technology was
available to institute such a program. Should this program come to fruition, he would anticipate a
spike in revenues originally but then a decline once drivers become aware of the cameras.
Mr. Koenig reminded members that there had been discussion regarding the possibility of instituting
a hotel tax. He suggested the possibility of working with Kent County regarding this matter, feeling
that it would serve as a revenue source for them as well. He advised members that the hotel industry
had been adamantly opposed to the tax, explaining that it had allowed them a competitive advantage
in securing conventions and similar events. He stated that most areas include a local and county
hotel tax and felt that this was a matter that should be further discussed.
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Mr. Koenig stated that property taxes raise significant amounts of money for the City of Dover;
therefore, unless members had alternative ideas, in order to address the $718,500 budget deficit in
the General Fund, staff would be proposing an increase in the tax rate.
Referring to the $718,500 budget deficit, Mr. Koenig advised members that it did not include
ambulance service, an increase to the $51,000 for the Downtown Dover Partnership, salary increases
for the non-bargaining employees, staffing fees, etc. Once these amounts are included, he anticipated
a deficit in the amount of $750,000-$1,000,000. It was his opinion that the City would continue to
have a difficult time balancing the General Fund budget if the tax rate were not adjusted, expressing
the dire need to stabilize the General Fund.
Referring to the Electric Fund, Mr. Koenig stated that there were concerns regarding the City’s
commercial and some industrial rates and that he anticipated that members of Council would hear
from businesses regarding this issue. He advised members that business owners had indicated that
if the electric rate were adjusted, businesses would come to the area, which would bring jobs and
residential growth to the City. As previously indicated, he stated that the commercial and residential
growth would help mend some of the other issues in the General Fund and the City’s Budget in
general.
PRIORITIES FOR NEXT YEAR
Mr. Koenig reviewed a Presentation - Ambulance Service for the Robbins Hose Fire District
(Exhibit #9). He stated that the City’s current ambulance provider is Prime Care and that the
contract is effective through calendar year 2015. The current contract includes ambulance service
within the City limits; however, he stated that the Robbins Hose Fire District extends beyond the
City limits. As indicated on Page 2 of the presentation, he noted that during the last 10 years,
ambulance calls had increased from 3,860 in 2002 to 6,599 in 2012. Mr. Koenig stated that as the
City has grown, members have discussed the impact on the City’s water system, trash collection,
annexation, etc.; however, he did not recall any discussion regarding the impact on some of the
City’s life safety issues and emergency services.
With reference to the other ambulance service providers, Mr. Koenig explained that he had been
made aware of operational problems being experienced. He was advised that these ambulance
service providers have a paid ambulance staff that has had to address calls in Dover. When the
ambulance responds to an emergency in Dover, ambulance drivers are the same individuals who
drive fire trucks. Therefore, if the jurisdiction receives a fire call while on an ambulance run, it
reduces the amount of people available to drive fire trucks, which results in a domino effect.
Mr. Koenig stated that staff was trying to determine if more coverage is needed in the daytime and
questioned if there were a way to reposition the impact on adjoining ambulance service providers.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that staff was working on various concepts and
associated costs in order to present a recommendation during budget review.
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Referring to the growth chart (Page 2 of presentation), Council President Leary noted that the
increase did not represent the City’s population increase and questioned what was driving the
increased calls. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that the 55 and older community has caused the
substantial increase.
Mr. Bonar advised members that the legislature was reviewing this matter in an attempt to alleviate
some of the costs associated with providing ambulance services.
CONCERNS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council President Leary noted that concerns had been relayed by members of Council regarding
certain issues, as follows:
Building Security
Referring to a recent shooting at the New Castle County Courthouse, Mr. Lynn explained his
concerns regarding building security for the City of Dover, particularly City Hall, specifically as it
related to Council and Committee Meetings. He noted that most other governmental buildings in
the area had armed security personnel as well as metal detectors and he found it somewhat
disconcerting that the City had no security protocols in place for City Hall. Referring to access to
the back door of City Hall during City Council Meetings, he suggested that minimally, the back door
should be secured so that people would not be permitted to enter or exit at that location. He also
suggested that there be a uniformed Dover Police Officer at City Hall, in conjunction with a metal
detector or wand, checking individuals before they are permitted to enter the Council Chambers.
Mr. Bonar stated the possibility of Homeland Security Funds being available in order to provide
some type of security features as suggested.
Open Forum Policy
Council President Leary noted that often is no one wishing to take advantage of the Open Forum
provided to the public 15 minutes prior to each Regular Council Meeting. In addition, he stated that
there had been individuals who do not reside in the City of Dover addressing members regarding
non-productive issues during this time. He questioned if members feel that the Open Forum should
be altered, changed, eliminated, or used only when a request is made in advance.
Mr. Hutchison felt that City Council should continue to have an Open Forum segment; however, he
suggested that it be held at the conclusion of the Council Meeting rather than prior to the Meeting.
He felt that the concerns that had been brought to members during the Open Forum could have been
addressed at another time or through other means and suggested that holding it at the conclusion of
the meeting would still allow for the public to relay their points of view.
Although he understood the suggestion, Mr. Hare explained that offering the Open Forum prior to
the Council Meeting provides the public 15 minutes to speak and if the Open Forum were held at
the conclusion, there would be no time limit and the Open Forum could become quite lengthy.
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Council President Leary reminded members that a television camera would continue to be on if the
Open Forum were held at the conclusion of the Council Meeting and that individuals may speak
simply to have that type of publicity.
Mr. Lynn explained that the airing of grievances is a fundamental constitutional right protected by
the First Amendment, which is not just the freedom of speech but contains five (5) other freedoms,
including the right to petition. It was his opinion that the Open Forum provides the public the
opportunity to petition and air grievances and relayed reluctance to make any changes whatsoever.
Council President Leary questioned support for limiting the use of the Open Forum to only City
residents. Responding, Mr. Anderson reminded members that there would be instances where an
individual may not live in the City limits but may own property, have businesses, work, worship, etc.
within the City limits and should be provided an opportunity to address members of City Council.
It was his opinion that the Open Forum had proven beneficial and helpful to members of Council
and City staff and that no changes should be made at this time.
Mr. Lynn suggested that there be a policy change prohibiting the use of delegation of time.
Responding, Council President Leary stated that there could be a simple change to the Open Forum
statement that is read aloud.
Dover Human Relations Commission
Mr. Hutchison noted that the Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) consists of 15 members
who are appointed for three (3) year terms. He stated that 22 of the appointees quit prior to
completing their terms and that there were currently of six (6) vacancies. He suggested that members
consider eliminating the DHRC and to allow the State of Delaware Human Relations Commission
to handle these matters for the City of Dover. He relayed concerns that there had been periods when
the DHRC had not received complaints and began “looking” for complaints, which he feels creates
a serious liability for the City.
Mr. Hare advised members that the State Human Relations Commission meets only when a
complaint is received. He suggested that if the DHRC were retained, it should function in the same
manner as the State.
Concurring, Mr. Anderson felt that the DHRC has a viable function but that the Commission should
not be required to meet every month. He suggested that once a quarter would be more reasonable
and if there were an intake issue/complaint needing to be addressed, a meeting could be held to
review this. He reminded members that members of the DHRC are not compensated although they
are required to meet monthly and felt that there would be more cooperation if they were not required
to meet as frequently as currently required.
Mr. Dixon relayed his support for the DHRC; however, he agreed that the monthly meeting
requirement may be excessive and that a meeting once per quarter would be sufficient.
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Mr. Bonar stated that although he agreed with the suggestion to require the DHRC to meet quarterly
rather than monthly, he also agreed with Mr. Hutchison regarding the concept of the City utilizing
the State Human Relations Commission for any concerns or complaints. He suggested that the
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee review this matter and also to consider other
committees and commissions to determine if improvements could be made to all.
Mr. Hutchison stated his concern with there being 15 members on the DHRC and suggested
consideration of reducing the membership to five (5) or seven (7).
In response to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Lynn agreed to place this matter on an upcoming agenda; however,
he requested that staff develop a presentation to include an historical overview to include its origin
and initial mandates, etc.
Council President Leary thanked City staff for their assistance in conducting the Council Retreat.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Thomas J. Leary
Council President
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Revenue Reports through February 28, 2013
Exhibit #2 - 2013-2014 Fund Summaries
Exhibit #3 - Electric Power Supply and Generation Trends for FY12 Budget and FY13 and FY14 Forecasts
Exhibit #4 - Personnel Cost Comparison
Exhibit #5 - Tampa Police Department Extra-Duty Conditions and Permit
Exhibit #6 - Analysis of Police Extra Duty and Law Enforcement Revenues - Non-Extra Duty
Exhibit #7 - FY2013 Annual Operating Budget - Personnel Table
Exhibit #8 - Presentation of Staffing Levels and Recommendations
Exhibit #9 - Presentation - Ambulance Service for the Robbins Hose Fire District
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Council Retreat of 03/22/2013
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Council Retreat of 03/22/2013
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EXHIBIT #3
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EXHIBIT #4
Council Retreat of 03/22/2013
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Council Retreat of 03/22/2013
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Council Retreat of 03/22/2013
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Council Retreat of 03/22/2013
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EXHIBIT #7
Council Retreat of 03/22/2013
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Council Retreat of 03/22/2013
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Council Retreat of 03/22/2013
EXHIBIT #9
Council Retreat of 03/22/2013
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on May 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Leary
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, Mr. Bonar,
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Council staff members present were Mr. Koenig, Police Chief Hosfelt, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and
Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Bonar and
unanimously carried.
APPEAL FOR PENSION BENEFITS - STEVE WARREN AND DEWEY RAY LAVENDER
Members were provided a Committee Action Form (CAF) and support documentation related to the
appeal for Pension Benefits (as on file in the Office of the City Clerk), as well as correspondence to
Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, dated November 20, 2012 from Wier & Allen, P.A,
which was provided by Mr. Steve Warren and Mr. Dewey Ray Lavender (as on file in the Office of
the City Clerk). Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that in September 2012, the
City of Dover received a request from the law firm of Wier and Allen, P.A. to immediately grant a
pension to Mr. Steve Warren and Mr. Dewey Ray Lavender. In November 2012, this matter was
placed on the City Council agenda; however, it was removed at the request of Mr. Wier. When the
support for this agenda item was placed on the City's website, Wier and Allen, P.A. charged the City
with invasion of privacy and violation of the Freedom of Information Act. In December 2012, a
meeting was held with Mr. Wier, City staff, and the City Solicitor to verbally discuss the matter.
Since the December 2012 meeting, the law office of Michele D. Allen, LLC has assumed the
handling of this matter. In April 2013, Ms. Allen submitted a letter dated April 9, 2013 proposing
a resolution to the matter.
Mr. Koenig reviewed a brief history of this matter, as follows: Mr. Warren began working for the
City of Dover on or about August 26, 1980. Mr. Lavender began working for the City on or about
March 17, 1981. Both men remained employed with the City of Dover into the 1996 calendar year
and were vested in the City's General Employee Pension Plan. In 1996, Duke Fluor Daniel (D/FD)
Operating Services took over the operation of the City’s power plant. The agreement between the
City and D/FD provided a variety of options for the affected employees. Some employees, including
Messrs. Warren and Lavender, were offered employment with D/FD Operating Services. Both men
accepted the offers of employment and received a "sign on" bonus valued at 50% of their unused
City sick leave. The balance of the unused City sick leave would be paid at the time of City
retirement.
Mr. Koenig advised members that on March 5, 1996, Mr. Lavender executed a Statement of
Intent/Action with respect to his General Employees' Pension Contribution. He chose the option that
provided, as follows: “I am terminating my employment with the City of Dover and am a vested
employee. I elect to retain my pension contributions in the Pension Plan and, in accordance with
Section 2-190(c) of the General Employees' Pension Plan. I may apply for pension benefits to the
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees upon attaining the age of 65.” Since Mr. Lavender's
date of birth is January 24, 1961, he is eligible for a pension on January 24, 2026.
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Mr. Koenig advised members that on March 12, 1996, Mr. Warren executed a Statement of
Intent/Action with respect to his General Employees' Pension Contribution. He chose the option that
provided, as follows: “I am terminating my employment with the City of Dover and am a vested
employee. I elect to retain my pension contributions in the Pension Plan and, in accordance with
Section 2-190(c) of the General Employees' Pension Plan, I may apply for pension benefits to the
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees upon attaining the age of 65.” Since Mr. Warren's
date of birth is October 11, 1955, he is eligible for a pension on October 11, 2020.
Mr. Koenig noted that in 1996, §2-190(c) of the City of Dover Code of Ordinances provided: “Any
participant with a minimum of ten years of continuous service and whose employment is terminated,
for reasons other than for cause, prior to the date he becomes eligible for retirement benefits under
sections 2-181, 2-182, 2-183 or 2-187 of this code, upon attaining the age of sixty-five (65) years of
age, shall be eligible for retirement benefits under the provisions of section 2-185 of this code upon
application to the pension board of trustees. The form of the benefit will be based on the formula
which was in effect at the time of termination.” He indicated that the current version of this
provision is now codified as §2-335(c) of the Dover Code.
Mr. Koenig explained that Messrs. Warren and Lavender worked for D/FD Operating Services while
that entity operated the power plant and that they participated in that entity's pension plan. When
NAES replaced D/FD Operating Services as the operator of the electric plant, Messrs. Warren and
Lavender became employees of NAES and participated in the 401(k) available with that company.
The plan includes a 50% contribution match.
Mr. Koenig indicated that Messrs. Warren and Lavender had not been employees of the City of
Dover since March 1996, nor had they received City paychecks or any other benefits provided to City
employees. The City had not supervised either man or had control of their work.
Mr. Koenig advised members that Messrs. Warren and Lavender were claiming entitlement to early
retirement under §2-327 of the Code; however, neither was entitled to such benefit. He explained
that such benefits are available only to eligible employees in accordance with §2-327(b) of the Dover
Code, and that an eligible employee is defined by Section 2-321 of the Dover Code as a person who
is “regularly employed in rendering service to the city on a full-time permanent basis, who is not
participating in any other retirement plan to which the City contributes for them, and whose
compensation is paid directly by the city. An employee will be considered a full-time employee if
he regularly works 40 or more hours each week.” Mr. Koenig indicated that Messrs. Warren and
Lavender do not render service to the City of Dover and that they now work for North American
Energy Services (NAES). He assured members that they have not worked for the City since
March 5, 1996 and March 12, 1996 and do not receive compensation that is paid directly by the City.
He stated that Messrs. Warren and Lavender would be eligible to receive a City pension under
§2-335(c) of the Dover Code when each reaches age 65.
Mr. Koenig explained that Messrs. Warren and Lavender were part of group of employees who were
offered employment at the power plant; therefore, any decisions made as a result of the evening’s
deliberations would have the potential to affect other former employees in this group.
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In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Director of Human Resources, stated that some
employees were close to retirement when D/FD took over the power plant and an agreement was
made between the City of Dover and D/FD regarding employment for those specific employees.
Once those employees reached retirement, they were no longer a part of that agreement. Elaborating,
Mr. Koenig stated that some former power plant employees who were in the early-to-mid phase of
their careers applied for and were provided positions in another City Department.
Mr. Hare questioned the salaries for Messrs. Warren and Lavender when they were employed with
the City of Dover. Responding, Mrs. Hawkins stated that in March 1996, the hourly rate for
Mr. Lavender was $20.40 and $16.71 for Mr. Warren.
Mr. Bonar relayed concerns regarding an incorrect address listed for Mr. Warren on the letter sent
to Mr. Warren in 1996 and felt that the document would not be valid due to the improper address.
He suggested an interpretation by the City Solicitor regarding this matter. Responding, City Solicitor
Rodriguez noted that the letter was signed by Mr. Warren and it was his opinion that the letter was
valid. He felt that the address reflected a typographical error.
Ms. Michelle Allen, Attorney, 724 Yorklyn Road, Suite 310, Hockessin, Delaware, stated that she
represented both Mr. Warren and Mr. Lavender and felt that the facts presented by the City Manager
were generally consistent. Referring to Mr. Hutchison’s previous question, she explained that a
select seven (7) employees were offered the opportunity to stay and work as City employees, even
though they were working at the power plant at the time D/FD took over the contract. She stated that
when Mr. Warren and Mr. Lavender received offers from D/FD, they were provided only 24 hours
to respond. They were not provided the opportunity to review the contract between the City and
D/FD, consult with counsel, or to know that the contract would indicate that the City would
reimburse NAES and D/FD dollar for dollar for every penny spent on personnel. More importantly,
she stated that neither of her clients were informed at the time that seven (7) select employees were
going to be allowed to basically continue to work for the City until they reached their retirement age
and became eligible for their City pensions, and then be given the opportunity to continue working
at the power plant for D/FD and collect 401(k) and other benefits.
Ms. Allen members that her clients were the only two (2) employees that would be affected by their
request, since there were only three (3) people who chose to remain in the City’s pension plan. She
stated, therefore, that if City Council were to overrule the decision made by the Pension Board and
provide Messrs. Warren and Lavender the ability to have what they believed was their rightful City
pension, this would not affect anyone else. She advised members that if the matter were not resolved
by City Council, her clients would be forced to seek their rights through another entity. Ms. Allen
stated that technically these individuals were employees of the City, explaining that the contracts
indicated they were being treated as employees. She stated that, according to the new federal
administration, the Department of Labor was currently reviewing whether or not employers are
actually properly designating people as employees. It was her opinion that Messrs. Warren and
Lavender were not properly designated as NAES employees and were City of Dover employees, if
all aspects were considered. Ms. Allen reminded members that these employees had devoted 31 and
32 years of service to the City of Dover and felt that they should be entitled to the same pension
rights that were afforded to those select seven (7) employees.
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Ms. Allen noted that under §2-342 of the Dover Code, City paramedics were transferred to the
County and that it clearly stated that the City paramedic employees who were transferred would be
eligible and remain in the City pension plan. She felt that this situation was the same as the situation
involving her clients, Messrs. Warren and Lavender, and indicated that they were absolutely entitled
to the pension benefits. She advised members that her clients were willing to come to some sort of
a compromise so that this matter did not have to be pursued through the courts. If this matter were
to go before the court and the court should rule that all of those working at the power plant were
actually City of Dover employees, she assured members that this would have a greater implication.
Ms. Allen reiterated that the matter involving her clients was an issue of fairness, reminding
members that Mr. Lavender and Mr. Warren were the only two (2) employees remaining, and that
they were not provided same information that the select seven (7) employees received. She
disagreed with the determination of the City Manager, explaining that in accordance with the City’s
definitions, an employee’s eligibility for pension benefits is determined by whether or not they are
rendering full-time services to the City of Dover. Ms. Allen stated that prior to D/FD and NAES
contracts, Mr. Lavender and Mr. Warren were performing services identical to those that they are
performing today. As to whether or not their compensation was being paid directly by the City,
Ms. Allen reminded members that City Council approves a budget every year which reflects that
their salaries are paid dollar for dollar, including over-time, uniforms, tools, equipment, etc. She
explained that this information would be considered by the courts in making a determination as to
whether or not Messrs. Warren and Lavender were employees of the City. In addition, she advised
members that, in accordance with Section 3.6 of the NAES Contract, it was clear that the City
maintains control over the site personnel at NAES and the plant manager, who supervises these
employees, must receive approval by the City.
In response to Mr. Hare, Ms. Allen stated that although City management could not directly dismiss
an employee at the power plant, they could certainly control employees through the plant manager,
who is selected at the approval of the City. In addition, the City has control over the salaries
provided to these employees. City Solicitor Rodriguez indicated that, in accordance with the
agreements between the City and D/FD and NAES, the City reimburses for salary and would have
control over those employees indirectly.
Elaborating, Mr. Koenig explained that NAES submits a budget to the City that includes a listing
of personnel and requires the approval of City Council. He noted that some of the power plant
employees are covered by an IBEW union that negotiates separately from the City’s IBEW and that
the City is not privy to those negotiations.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig reminded members that the City hired NAES to provide
operating services for the power plant in accordance with the City’s energy needs and PJM grid.
Mr. Bonar noted that if a private contractor were hired by the State of Delaware to perform work for
the State of Delaware, although they would receive payment from the State of Delaware, the private
contractor would not be considered an employee. It was his opinion that this scenario would be the
same for those employees working at the power plant. Responding, Ms. Allen stated that several and
various factors are considered when determining if an individual is considered an employee.
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Mr. Lynn confirmed that the manner in which the Department of Labor is approaching the definition
of employee is currently in controversy. He stated his personal experience in litigating cases with
regard to independent contractors, explaining that the State applies a three (3) factor test to determine
if an individual is an employee or an independent contractor and that the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) has a 19-part test. He questioned why these employees were now seeking a pension and when
they were first eligible for pension benefits from the City. Responding, Ms. Allen stated that
Messrs. Warren and Lavender could have begun receiving pension benefits after 25 years of service.
In 1996, Mr. Warren had 14 years of employment with the City and Mr. Lavender 15 years;
therefore, Mr. Warren indicated that he needed nine (9) more years (until 2006) and Mr. Lavender
would have needed ten (10) more years (until 2007) to be eligible for retirement.
In response to Council President Leary, Mr. Koenig indicated that the Pension Board had not
considered the requests of Messrs. Warren and Lavender. Ms. Allen advised members that both
Messrs. Warren and Lavender participated in the 401(k) plan offered by the D/FD and NAES.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, City Solicitor Rodriguez confirmed that the request should be considered
by the Pension Board prior to any further consideration by City Council, explaining that the decision
of the Pension Board could be appealed to City Council. Mr. Koenig explained his understanding
that the current function of the Pension Board is to review plan assets and investments rather than
reviewing retirement requests (pensions), since pension eligibility is now based on the Dover Code.
Based on the provisions of the Code, he assured members that Messrs. Warren and Lavender did not
meet the eligibility requirements to receive a pension. He stated that, according to the Deputy City
Solicitor, presentation to City Council was the next step for consideration of the requests of
Messrs. Warren and Lavender.
City Solicitor Rodriguez noted that he was aware of the recent decision made by the Deputy City
Solicitor regarding the role of the Civilian Pension Board and relayed his concurrence with the
decision to take retirement requests from the administrative realm of the Pension Board and bring
them to City Council for an appeal.
Mr. Lavender, Jr., 1398 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, advised members that he had been an
employee of the power plant for 32 years, currently serving as the Operating Supervisor, and serves
on the Management Team. He advised members that he had access to the City’s HTE system, which
provides critical inventory and financial tools of the City. It was his feeling that if he were not a
dedicated or important employee of the City, he would not be provided access to such information.
Mr. Lavender stated that in 1996, he and Mr. Warren were not aware that the seven (7) select
employees would be afforded an opportunity to retire and receive a City pension after 25 years of
service. He explained that he served as an Operating Supervisor and an exempt, managerial
employee for the City of Dover and was not afforded this same opportunity or anything similar.
Mr. Lavender felt that he, along with Mr. Warren, were discriminated against because, as vested
employees of the City, having more than 10 years of service, they should have been afforded the
same offer as those employees with 20 years (the select 7). He noted that the D/FD Contract was
for 10 years and at its conclusion he and Mr. Warren would have had their 25 years of service;
therefore, he questioned why the select seven (7) were singled out and afforded such an opportunity
rather than all vested employees (those with more than 10 years of service).
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Referring to the City’s insurance provider (Excel Insurance), Mr. Lavender stated that the City’s
bond rating went from average to above average due to the long-term employees. In response to
Mr. Lynn’s questions, he stated that he and Mr. Warren were not made aware of the select seven (7)
until one (1) of them, who served as a Maintenance Coordinator, retired in 2008. He stated that he
assumed the responsibilities of that position for almost a year until it was filled and at that point
Mr. Lavender discovered the letter that was written in 1996. It was then that he began researching
the matter in more detail.
Mr. Lynn questioned the transparency of the action taken regarding the seven (7) individuals who
were afforded the opportunity to continue to work for the City. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that
the contractual negotiations between the City and D/FD were handled by Mr. Jim O’Connor, former
City Manager, Mr. Bruce Andrews, former Human Resources Director, and Mr. Kirk Betts (Power
Supply Attorney). Although there was a process for privatizing the power plant, he was not aware
of the specific discussions regarding the seven (7) employees.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, assured members that if this matter
had been discussed at a Council Meeting, there would be minutes; however, she was not aware of
the process that was taken at that time. Having been a member of Council in 1996, Council
President Leary stated that he did not recall Council discussing specific issues involving the
employees.
Noting that there may be a “paper trail” regarding the matter, Mr. Bonar felt that members of Council
may not have all the information necessary to take action at this time. He requested that Council be
given the opportunity to discuss this matter with the City Solicitor and the Human Resources
Director in private.
Recalling the process, Mr. Hutchison stated that during the contract negotiations with the City
Manager and the outside contractor, City Council, the Mayor, and City staff made a business
decision regarding the power plant. As a result of the study and evaluation, it was determined that
the City would enter into a long-term agreement with a private company, which resulted in the
partnership between the City and D/FD. He stated that the decision was made, due to economic
reasons, that the City would no longer continue in the electric business as it related to operations
management. He assured members that there was much discussion regarding this matter.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Lavender reiterated that he was not given ample time to assess the
situation when he received the employment letter in 1996. He advised members that several
employees who were paid by NAES through the City are receiving City pensions and also collecting
from 401(k) plans. He also advised members that when the power plant was assumed by D/FD,
there was no change in the staff; City employees continued to serve in their positions.
Mr. Bonar moved to recess into executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues,
seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried by a vote of six (6) yes (Dixon, Bonar, Williams, Hare,
Hutchison, and Leary), two (2) no (Lynn and Perza), and one (1) absent (Anderson).
Meeting recessed at 8:34 p.m. and reconvened at 9:02 p.m.
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Mr. Perza moved to approve staff’s recommendation to deny the pension request of
Mr. Warren and Mr. Lavender until they attain the age of 65, seconded by Mrs. Williams and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent).
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR H.B. 197 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE
DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VEHICLE SPEED MONITORING SYSTEM
Police Chief Hosfelt advised members that he had been talking with Senator Brian Bushweller, who
had agreed to sponsor H.B. 197 - An act to amend Title 21 of the Delaware Code relating to vehicle
speed monitoring system, if City Council supported the legislation. He explained that H.B. 197
would establish a two (2) year pilot program that would authorize any Delaware police agency to
initiate camera and video enforcement of speed limits within one (1) mile of any work or school
zone. He stated that the system would work similar to the red light camera enforcement program by
producing recorded images of motor vehicles traveling at a speed of 11 miles over the posted speed
limit. Violations would be subject to a civil assessment not to exceed $50 and the procedures for
issuing, contesting, and paying a notice of violation would be the same as for traffic light signal
violations. Police Chief Hosfelt indicated that the violations would be civil in nature and not subject
to points or made a part of an individual’s driving records.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Police Chief Hosfelt stated that the costs would be similar to those
of the red light program, whereby the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) would
solicit bids and all equipment would be furnished by the vendor. The only cost for the City would
be the work required to approve the violations. Regarding the locations, he felt that the cameras
could be installed in all school zones. He stated that there were currently five (5) school zones where
the City’s motorcycle units run enforcement, noting that there were two (2) other school areas that
were not being enforced since there were no children walking to these schools.
Mr. Hare questioned if the system would be in operation when school was not in session.
Responding, Police Chief Hosfelt stated that he did not know the answer; however, he noted that
there were seven (7) school zones, two (2) of which had signs with restrictions “when children are
present”; the other five (5) did not. He stated that he would clarify the times in which the monitoring
system would be in operation.
Police Chief Hosfelt noted that the State of Maryland had the system in work zones and stated that
he knew from his own experience that the system works.
Mr. Bonar cautioned staff not to consider the anticipated revenues in the budgeting process if the
program were approved and that they consider it as money “found.”
Mr. Hare moved to approve staff’s recommendation to support H.B. 197, seconded by
Mr. Bonar and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent).
[Clerk’s Office Note: Subsequent to the City Council Meeting, it was brought to the attention of the
Clerk’s Office that the version of the legislation that was received and provided to members
(H.B. 197) was last year’s legislation. The current legislation, a proposed Senate Bill (Exhibit 1)
was distributed to members. This legislation differed from the previous bill in that it stated that the
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pilot program pertains only to Dover and Wilmington (not the entire State) and was sponsored by
Senators Bushweller and Ennis and Representatives Bennett, Mitchell, and Scott. There being no
objections from Council, a letter of support for the proposed legislation from the City of Dover
(Exhibit 2) was forwarded to Senator Bushweller.]
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Bonar and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of
May 6, 2013, are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Proposed Senate Bill - Video Speed Enforcement Program
Exhibit #2 - Letter of Support to Sen. Brian Bushweller - Vehicle Speed Monitoring Systems
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EXHIBIT #1
Special Council Meeting of 05/06/2013
SPONSOR: Sen. Bushweller
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE BILL NO.
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VEHICLE SPEED MONITORING
SYSTEMS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
1 Section 1. Amend §4101, Title 21 of the Delaware Code by making insertions as shown by underlining as
2 follows:
3 “(e) Video Speed Enforcement Pilot Program. - -
4 (1) There is hereby established a video speed enforcement pilot program. The pilot program shall permit
5 the City of Dover and the City of Wilmington police agencies, within the limits of their respective jurisdictions, to
6 install and operate, or contract for the installation and operation of, vehicle speed monitoring systems within one-
7 quarter mile of any work zone and/or school; provided, however, that in the event of installation on state-
8 maintained streets or roads, the Department of Transportation must first have approved such installation. Pursuant
9 to the pilot program, the Department of Public Safety and/or the governing body of the City of Dover and the City
10 of Wilmington may provide, by regulation or ordinance, for the establishment of a program imposing monetary
11 liability on the owner of a motor vehicle for failure to comply with specific speed limits in accordance with the
12 provisions of this subsection. For purposes of this subsection, the term “Court” shall refer to the Justice of the
13 Peace Courts.
14 (2) Liability -- The owner or operator of a vehicle which has failed to comply with a specific speed limit,
15 as evidenced by information obtained from a vehicle speed monitoring system, shall be subject to a civil or
16 administrative assessment not to exceed $50; provided, however, that the City of Dover and the City of
17 Wilmington may provide for an additional assessment not to exceed: $10 if the civil or administrative assessment
18 is not paid within 20 days; $20 if the assessment is not paid within 45 days; and $30 if the assessment is not paid
19 within 90 days. Court costs or similar administrative fees, not to exceed $35, may also be assessed against an
20 owner or operator who requests a hearing to contest the violation and is ultimately found or pleads responsible to
21 the violation, or who fails to pay or contest the violation in a timely manner. No assessments or court costs other
22 than those specified in this subsection shall be imposed. A violation for which a civil assessment is imposed under
23 this subsection shall not be classified as a criminal offense and shall not be made a part of the driving record of the
24 person upon whom such liability is imposed, nor shall it be used for insurance purposes in the provision of motor
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25 vehicle insurance. Assessments collected as a result of a vehicle speed monitoring system shall be paid to either
26 the City of Dover or the City of Wilmington, depending on which controlled and operated the monitoring system.
27 (3) Definitions -- For purpose of this subsection only:
28 a. "Owner" means the registered owner of such vehicle on record with this or any other state;
29 provided, however, that in the event that the owner is a vehicle leasing company, the "owner" for
30 purposes of this subsection shall mean the person shown on the records to be the lessee of such
31 vehicle. Vehicle rental companies are excluded from the definition of "owner."
32 b. "Vehicle speed monitoring system" means a mobile or fixed device with one or more motor
33 vehicle sensors producing recorded images of motor vehicles traveling at speeds at least 11 miles
34 per hour above the posted speed limit.
35 (4) Summons and notice of violation -- Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code, a
36 summons for a violation of this subsection may be executed by mailing a copy thereof by first class mail to any
37 Delaware resident or nonresident at the address of the owner of the vehicle as shown on the records of the Division
38 of Motor Vehicles of this or any other state, as appropriate. For purposes of this subsection, any nonresident owner
39 or operator of any motor vehicle which is operated or driven on public streets, roads, turnpikes or highways of this
40 State is deemed to have submitted to the jurisdiction of the Delaware courts. Collection actions, including default
41 judgment and execution, may proceed based upon jurisdiction obtained through the mailing by first class mail of a
42 summons and subsequent court notices pursuant to this subsection. Every initial mailing shall include the:
43 a. Name and address of the owner of the vehicle;
44 b. Registration number of the motor vehicle involved in the violation;
45 c. Violation charges;
46 d. Location where the violation occurred;
47 e. Date and time of the violation;
48 f. Copies of 2 or more photographs, microphotographs or other recorded images taken as proof
49 of the violation;
50 g. Amount of the civil assessment imposed and the date by which the civil assessment must be
51 paid;
52 h. Information advising the summonsed person of the manner, time and place by which liability
53 as alleged in the notice may be contested, and warning that the failure to pay the civil assessment
54 or contest liability in a timely manner is an admission of liability and may result in a judgment
55 being entered against the summonsed person and/or the denial of the registration or the renewal
56 of the registration of any of the owner's vehicles; and
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57 i. Notice of the summonsed person's ability to rebut the presumption that the summonsed person
58 was the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation and the means for rebutting
59 such presumption.
60 (5) Payment by voluntary assessment -- Persons electing to pay by voluntary assessment shall make
61 payments to the entity designated on the summons for payment. Such entity may be the Justice of the Peace Court,
62 or an entity designated by the Court, the Department of Public Safety, or by the City of Dover or the City of
63 Wilmington which controlled and operated the monitoring system. Procedures for payment under this subsection
64 shall be as provided by court rule or policy directive of the Justice of the Peace Court, or by regulation, code or
65 ordinance of the City of Dover or the City of Wilmington, and shall be in lieu of the procedures set forth in § 709
66 of this title.
67 (6) Procedures to contest the violation -- A person receiving a summons pursuant to this subsection may
68 request a hearing to contest the violation by notifying, in writing, the entity designated on the summons within 20
69 days of the receipt thereof. Upon receipt of a timely request for a hearing, a civil hearing shall be scheduled and
70 the defendant notified of the hearing date by first class mail. A civil hearing shall be held by the Justice of the
71 Peace Court or such other entity designated by the City of Dover or the City of Wilmington on which controlled
72 and operated the monitoring system. The hearing may be informal and shall be held in accordance with Justice of
73 the Peace Court rules or by regulation, code or ordinance of the City of Dover or the City of Wilmington which
74 controlled and operated the monitoring system. Additional administrative collection processes may be established
75 by Court rule, policy directive, regulation, code or ordinance, as applicable. Costs for such hearing shall not be
76 assessed against the prevailing party. There shall be no right of transfer to the Court of Common Pleas.
77 (7) Failure to pay or successfully contest the violation -- If the owner, or an operator identified by the
78 owner, fails to pay the civil penalty by voluntary assessment, request a hearing within the required time or submit
79 an affidavit stating that the owner or operator identified was not the driver, the Division of Motor Vehicles may
80 refuse to renew the registration of the owner's vehicle operated at the time of the violation. If the owner or an
81 operator identified by the owner is found responsible at a hearing and fails to pay as ordered, or requests a hearing
82 and fails to appear, the Division of Motor Vehicles shall suspend the license of the owner or operator. Upon
83 receiving a record of failure to comply, the clerk may enter a civil traffic judgment against the owner or operator in
84 the amount of the civil penalty, costs, and any applicable penalty amounts, giving credit for any amount paid. Such
85 judgment may, upon motion, be transferred by the Court to the civil docket. Any judgment so transferred may be
86 executed and enforced or transferred in the same manner as other judgments of the Court and the City of Dover
87 and the City of Wilmington shall have authority to seek such execution, enforcement or transfer.
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88 (8) Proof of violation – Proof of a violation of this subsection shall be evidenced by information obtained
89 from a vehicle speed monitoring system authorized pursuant to this subsection. Any photographs,
90 microphotographs, videotape or other recorded images evidencing such a violation shall be available for inspection
91 in any proceeding to adjudicate liability for such violation. A certificate, or facsimile thereof, issued by a
92 technician employed to operate the vehicle speed monitoring system and based upon such employee’s inspection
93 of photographs, microphotographs, videotape or other recorded images produced by a vehicle speed monitoring
94 system, shall constitute prima facie evidence of the facts contained therein if:
95 (i) the technician has successfully completed training by the manufacturer of the vehicle speed
96 monitoring system in the procedures for setting up and operating the system; and
97 (ii) a log is maintained for each day that a vehicle speed monitoring system is in use stating that any
98 manufacturer specified self-tests were successfully performed prior to the system’s use; and
99 (iii) the vehicle speed monitoring system has undergone an annual calibration check by an independent
100 calibration laboratory which has issued a signed certificate of calibration after each annual calibration
101 check.
102 (9) Presumptions -- The owner of any vehicle found to be in violation of this subsection shall be held
103 prima facie responsible for such violation in the same manner as provided for under § 7003 of this title, unless the
104 owner can furnish evidence that the vehicle was, at the time of the violation, in the care, custody or control of
105 another person. Such presumption shall be rebutted if the owner:
106 a. Furnishes an affidavit by regular mail to the entity indicated on the summons stating that the owner was
107 not the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation and provides the name and address of
108 the person or company who leased, rented or otherwise had the care, custody or control of the vehicle, or
109 attaches a certified copy of a police report showing that the vehicle or license plate(s) thereof had been
110 reported to the police as stolen prior to the time of the alleged violation; or
111 b. Provides proof in court or to the entity handling the administrative appeal process that the owner was
112 not the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation or that the owner failed to comply with
113 the traffic signal either in order to yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle or as part of a funeral
114 procession.
115 A summons may be issued to a person identified by affidavit or evidence in court as the actual operator of
116 the vehicle shown to have violated the specific speed limit. There shall be a presumption that any person
117 so identified was the driver at the time of the violation. Such presumption, however, may be rebutted as
118 described in this paragraph.
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119 (10) Notwithstanding any other provision in this subsection, if the motor vehicle which is recorded by a
120 vehicle speed monitoring system failing to comply with a specific speed limit is commercially licensed, then the
121 owner of that vehicle shall be sent notice of the date, time and location of the violation with 2 photographs thereof.
122 Within 10 days of the receipt of said notice, the owner of the vehicle shall provide the entity which issued the
123 summons with the name and address of the driver of the vehicle at the date, time and location of the violation and,
124 within the same time period, shall provide the driver of the vehicle with the photographs of the violation. After
125 receipt by the entity which issued the summons of the name and address of the driver of the vehicle at the time of
126 the violation, the driver of the vehicle shall be prima facie responsible for such violation in the same manner as
127 provided for under § 7003 of this title and shall be subject to the provisions of this subsection. Failure of the owner
128 of the vehicle found to be in violation of this subsection to provide the name and address of the driver at the time
129 of the violation within the period prescribed shall cause the owner to be held responsible as set forth in paragraph
130 (4) of this subsection.
131 (11) Any person found responsible for a violation of this subsection shall have a right of appeal only in
132 those cases in which the civil penalty imposed exceeds $75.00, upon giving bond with surety satisfactory to the
133 judge before whom such person was found responsible. Such appeal must be taken and bond given within 15 days
134 from the date the person was found responsible. The filing of an appeal shall operate as a stay or supersedeas of
135 all proceedings in the court below in the same manner that a certiorari from the Superior Court operates. The
136 taking of such appeal shall constitute a waiver by the appellant of the appellant's right to a writ of certiorari in the
137 Superior Court. Additional penalty assessments for late payment/response pursuant to subsection (2) of this section
138 shall be included in calculating the amount of the civil penalty for purposes of determining the right to an appeal.”
139 Section 2. The provisions of this act shall automatically sunset and cease to be effective 2 years after enactment
140 unless legislation to continue the pilot program is enacted.
SYNOPSIS
This Act establishes a 2 year pilot program which authorizes the City of Dover and the City of Wilmington police
agencies to initiate camera and video enforcement of speed limits within ¼ mile of any work zone and/or school. Similar
to the red light cameras currently in use in this State, the vehicle speed monitoring systems authorized under the pilot
program will produce recorded images of motor vehicles traveling at least 11 miles per hour above the posted speed limit.
Violations shall be subject to a civil assessment not to exceed $50.00, and the procedures for issuing, contesting and
paying a notice of violation shall be the same as for traffic light signal violations. Violations are civil in nature and are not
subject to points or made a part of a person’s driving record.
Author: Senator Bushweller
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EXHIBIT #2
Special Council Meeting of 05/06/2013
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on May 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Bonar
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza (arrived at 7:33 p.m.),
Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson was absent.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Koenig,
Mrs. Townshend, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey was also present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Bonar declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum.
The invocation was given by Councilman Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Council President Bonar indicated that staff requested the deletion of Item #10 - Proposed
Resolution No. 2013-17 Authorizing Signatures for Banking Services.
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Dixon and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the consent agenda as presented, seconded by Mrs. Williams
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Perza absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13, 2013
The Minutes of the Annual Council Meeting of May 13, 2013 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mrs. Williams and bore the written approval of
Mayor Carey.
SET PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC 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. Staff recommended that the public hearing be set for June 10, 2013 at
7:30 p.m.
Mr. Hutchison moved to set a public hearing for June 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. for the 2013/2014
City of Dover Electric Fund Budget, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
VIOLATION OF DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE - 92 ORCHARD AVENUE
(GARAGE ONLY), OWNED BY JUAN M. CALLAZO (Emergency Case)
In accordance with Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XI - Dangerous
Buildings, Sec. 22-388 - Emergency cases, of the Dover Code, in cases where it reasonably appears
that there is an immediate danger to the life or safety of any person, unless a dangerous building is
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immediately repaired, vacated and closed, or demolished, the building inspector shall report such
facts to the council, which may cause the immediate repair, vacation, or demolition of such
dangerous building.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning, Community Development, and Recreation,
provided a chronological history and presentation on the conditions of the property located at
92 Orchard Avenue (garage only), owned by Juan M. Collazo (Exhibit #1). She noted that the
property consists of a one (1) story wood-framed detached garage and that the structure was vacant
and had no utilities. The dwelling was condemned as unfit for human habitation on May 14, 2013
due to the degree of deterioration of the structure. The exterior wall facing west has visible
deterioration from water damage and, due to the extensive deterioration, the structure appears as
though it has the possibility of imminent collapse. Due to the concern of the potential for collapse,
this was brought forward as an emergency case.
Mrs. Townshend indicated that the case regarding concerns of the garage was opened in
October 2012 and that an extension was given to the property owner until January 2013. She stated
that although the owner indicated he would proceed with demolition in April 2013, to date, no
demolition permit has been issued nor has there been any progress. She noted an error in the
PowerPoint presentation and advised members that there were no police complaints or outstanding
charges related to this property.
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this
property dangerous; 2) order the property repaired or demolished by June 8, 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 five (5) days of the date established by City
Council; and 4) order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of
repairs or demolition to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien
or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax,
or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
Council President Bonar declared the public hearing open.
Property owner, Mr. Juan M. Collazo, 92 Orchard Avenue, advised members that staff was incorrect
in their report, explaining that he had obtained a demolition permit. In accordance with the
demolition permit, he stated that neighbors must be notified in writing. Mr. Collazo noted that the
structure is located off the side of the street, at a dead-end, and not accessible to the public. He
stated that just prior to him demolishing the structure, the City placed notices on the garage
indicating that no action whatsoever could be taken on the property, which is why the demolition had
not been done.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Collazo stated that he agrees that the garage needs to be demolished
and that it is his desire to do so.
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In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Collazo requested that the City provide him 20 days to have the garage
demolished. He confirmed that changing the date of the order for the property to be repaired or
demolished from June 8th to June 18th would be sufficient.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Townshend stated that although there was discussion regarding
the property owner obtaining a demolition permit, she was not advised that he had done so.
Mr. Collazo indicated that, to his recollection, the permit was issued on May 2, 2013.
Mrs. Townshend assured members that she can verify that the permit was issued and explained that
the condemnation notice placed on the garage by the City was not intended to stop the demolition
of the building but rather to assure the structure was not utilized. She indicated that notification to
neighbors could be required if there is concern that a property being demolished would be close to
a property line and affect a neighboring property.
Mr. Collazo advised members that the disconnection of utilities involved more than just requesting
the utility companies to disconnect service, explaining that he had to obtain an electrician, plumber,
etc., to totally disconnect such services.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Council President Bonar declared the public hearing
closed.
Mr. Slavin moved to defer this matter for two (2) weeks to provide the property owner and City staff
the opportunity to resolve the issue. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mrs. Townshend indicated that a demolition permit is good for six (6)
months.
The motion to defer the matter for two (2) weeks to provide the property owner and City Staff
the opportunity to resolve the issue was carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes, one (1) no
(Perza), and one (1) absent (Anderson).
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
528 FULTON STREET, OWNED BY FREDDIE E. WILSON AND RANAE A. BARLOW
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the Dangerous
Building Ordinance at 528 Fulton Street, owned by Freddie E. Wilson, Ranae A. Barlow, and others.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning, Community Development, and Recreation,
provided a chronological history and presentation on the conditions of the property located at
528 Fulton Street (Exhibit #2). She explained that the property consists of a one (1) story,
wood-framed, single-family home and that the dwelling was condemned as unfit for human
habitation on December 14, 2012 due to the degree of deterioration of the structure. She noted that
the home had numerous windows and doors boarded, with possible structural damage to part of the
rear roof. Currently, the structure is vacant with no utilities and in a serious state of disrepair.
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this
property dangerous; 2) order the property repaired or demolished by June 28, 2013 by the owner or
equity owner at their own risk; 3) order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
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the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council;
and 4) order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of repairs
or demolition to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause
such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be
recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mrs. Townshend stated that the “other” property owners are:
Juanita Cooper, Wayne J. Cooper, Oliver Cooper, and the Kent County Tax Office, which includes
not only property owners but lien holders as well.
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.
Mr. Hare moved that the structure located at 528 Fulton Street be declared a dangerous
building and subject to demolition, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent).
EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS - UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATING SERVICES
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the City of Dover is a member of the
Utilities Service Protection Center of Delmarva, Inc., also known as Miss Utility, which is an
organization that receives excavation requests from all parties and notifies the facility owners of
locating requests in the City’s service area. Currently, the City of Dover utilizes W Locco, LLC as
its sole locating contractor.
Mr. Koenig stated that proposals were solicited for underground utility locating services, with three
(3) responses received. These proposals were evaluated based on work experience with locating
water, wastewater, electric, and fiber lines; safety record; ability to meet response time; cost;
geographical knowledge of Dover; ability to handle all aspects of ticketing and contractors and
ability to sustain locators. He stated that the proposer, W Locco, was evaluated the highest and
submitted the lowest cost proposal. He assured members that the contractor would be responsible
for locating underground utilities owned by the City of Dover and will be liable for damaged utilities
due to incorrect locating. In addition, the contractor will manage the Miss Utility ticket process,
which includes receiving the tickets directly from Miss Utility, marking the involved utilities, and
entering the information on the web-based reporting system. Dover will be responsible for providing
the contractor with periodic updated prints and files of newly installed utilities.
Mr. Koenig indicated that the proposals had two (2) methods of billing - the first was a price per
ticket, and the second was an hourly rate. Staff concluded that the hourly rate would be the cheaper
option, noting that historical data indicated that W Locco can process roughly thirty (30) tickets per
day and, based on W Locco’s proposed hourly rates, this would equate to $232/day. If the per ticket
method were utilized, the same thirty (30) tickets would cost the City $405. The proposed contract
from W Locco is for a period of one (1) year with two (2), one (1) year extensions and includes an
annual increase of 2% the second year and 1% in the third year. Members were provided a summary
of the hourly expense from each proposer. For informational purposes, members were advised that
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over the last three (3) calendar years (2010-2012), the average cost for using W Locco, LLC has been
$63,308 and, based upon the proposal, this cost would be $65,569. Staff estimated that hiring two
(2) full time employees with benefits, equipment, and a vehicle would cost the City $145,468.
Staff recommended awarding a one (1) year contract with the option for two (2), one (1) year
extensions to W Locco, LLC, as per the proposal submitted in response to RFP #13-0032COD.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mr. Koenig stated that the option to renew is the City’s and that there
would be a three (3) to six (6) month notification period since the City would need to re-bid for the
services.
Mrs. Williams moved for approval of staff’s recommendation to award a one (1) year contract
for providing underground utility locating services, with the option for two (2), one (1) year
extensions, to W Locco, LLC. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent).
REVISION TO THE GARRISON OAK TECHNICAL PARK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that in 2009, the City of Dover’s Economic
Development Office solicited Requests for Proposals (RFP) for engineering services related to the
future development of Garrison Oak Technical Park. Land planning and engineering design of the
subdivision had been ongoing since then. He advised members that additional costs had been
identified related to tasks necessary to bring the project to completion which were not included in
previous proposals, as follows: 1) separate water line installation package to meet Garrison Energy
Center construction schedule; 2) wastewater coordination and analysis; 3) right-of-way stakeout for
farmer to start planting; 4) additional hydrology/hydraulic analysis to model final design
characteristics and basin changes since original design four (4) years ago; 5) geotechnical evaluation
in proposed roadway to better define scope of work for bid specification to minimize change orders;
6) recordation of the final subdivision plat reflecting all necessary utility parcels and easement
changes; and 7) development of bid specification package and provision of consulting assistance
during bid process.
Mr. Koenig also reminded members that in September 2009, City Council authorized $322,100 for
the engineering services contract with Becker Morgan Group. He stated that two (2) of the original
tasks were eliminated from the contract, reducing the contract value to $289,500. In August 2012,
City Council authorized an additional $88,000 to address utility design changes and environmental
considerations, for a current approved total of $377,500. Members reviewed a table outlining each
engineering task in terms of the original contract cost, amendments previously accepted by City
Council, and the proposed amendments presented for consideration.
Staff recommended that the City Manager be authorized to sign an engineering services contract
amendment with Becker Morgan Group to complete the Subdivision Design and Construction
Documents for the Garrison Oak Technical Park at a cost not to exceed $86,900 over the $377,500
previously authorized by City Council from 2009 to 2012.
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In response to concerns of Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig explained that the additional tasks were not
included in the original documents that were approved since some of the tasks, such as the separation
of the water line installation package, were not anticipated in the original scopes that were developed
when finalizing the bid packages for construction. He clarified that the major tasks that were not
anticipated were the separation of the water line installation package, explaining that it was hoped
that the City could develop the bid specifications for the water line installation package in-house;
however, the City simply does not have the engineering capacity to complete the task. The
recordation of the final plat was not anticipated since the City had to create a number of utility
easements and ultimately will be creating utility parcels for the water tower and pump station that
were not a part of the original engineering authorization to Becker Morgan Group. Mr. Koenig
stated that the only task that was previously done where there are additional changes being made is
with the wastewater coordination and analysis and the additional hydrology/hydraulic analysis,
explaining that additional information is needed either by Kent Conservation District or the City that
was not originally anticipated.
Responding to Mr. Perza, Mr. Koenig stated that at the time the last changes were presented, these
tasks were not anticipated. He felt confident that there were no additional changes anticipated in the
near future; however, he stated that there was no definite assurance.
Mrs. Williams moved to approve staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
sign an engineering services contract amendment with Becker Morgan Group to complete the
Subdivision Design and Construction Documents for the Garrison Oak Technical Park at a
cost not to exceed $86,900 over the $377,500 previously authorized by City Council from 2009
to 2012. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a roll call vote of seven
(7) yes, one (1) no (Lynn), and one (1) absent (Anderson).
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - RECRUITMENT OF ELECTRIC
DIRECTOR
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, noted that the City has been without a permanent Electric Director
since Mr. Ron Lunt resigned his position as Public Utilities Director on January 6, 2012. In the
intervening period, several employees have served as the Interim Electric Director. Now that City
Council has accepted the Electric System Valuation Study, he requested the opportunity to begin the
recruitment of a new Electric Director. Due to the critical nature and specialized expertise related
to the Electric Director position, Mr. Koenig also requested the use of a professional recruitment
service for this placement. He advised members that he had requested staff to begin researching
executive recruitment services several months ago in preparation for this recruitment. After
contacting vendors in the local market, the American Public Power Association (APPA), Burns &
McDonald, and Pike Energy Solutions, staff received information on three (3) firms, as follows:
Kelly Services, MyCoff, Fry and Prouse, and Aerotek. Staff contacted each of the three (3) firms
and requested information and proposals from each of the vendors. A summary of the responses was
provided to members.
After reviewing the information provided, Mr. Koenig stated that he elected to contact
Mr. Christopher Picariello, Account Manager of Aerotek, and that a meeting was held to discuss
their services and fees, as follows: 1) Their fee is 35% of annualized first year salary; 2) There are
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no upfront costs - the City does not pay them until they place a candidate; 3) If the candidate is fired
within the first 30 days of employment (other than for a reduction in force or reorganization), the
entire fee is refunded; and 4) If the candidate is fired within 31-60 days, two-thirds of the fee is
refunded; within 61-90 the refund is one-third and there is no refund after 90 days. Based on their
meeting, Mr. Koenig relayed confidence that Aerotek can find a qualified candidate for this position
that will meet the needs of the City of Dover. He indicated that the only concern raised during their
discussion was the salary for this position. He stated that the approved pay range for this position
is $84,137 - $132,264 and that the recruiter expressed concerns regarding this range and
recommended that the City remain flexible when negotiating compensation for this position.
Staff recommended that the City Manager be authorized to execute a professional services agreement
with Aerotek for the recruitment of the Electric Director position.
In reviewing the proposals, Mr. Lynn noted that it appears that Aerotek is the most expensive.
Responding, Mr. Koenig estimated that the travel costs to and from Colorado that would be involved
for MyCoff, Fry and Prouse would be several thousand dollars. He explained that his decision was
mostly based on the $39,000 minimum fee proposed by MyCoff, Fry and Prouse. Mr. Koenig
confirmed that there were no “additional fees” such as for advertisement, etc., involving Aerotek,
assuring members that their only fee is the percentage of the first year salary. He stated that although
there has been no discussion with Aerotek regarding the reimbursement of travel expenses for
candidates, he anticipated those costs to be paid by the City of Dover.
Mr. Lynn questioned the possibility of not utilizing professional services and instead placing ads in
trade periodicals, similar to the process used for filling the City Manager’s position instead. He also
suggested using the assistance of the City’s Attorney, Mr. Kirk Betts, in the selection. Responding,
Mr. Koenig explained his concerns regarding the future of the electric utility such as the rebuilding
of Units #1 and #2, use of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), updating the North American Energy
Services (NAES) contract, etc. He felt that monies spent to assure that the City would be hiring the
candidate needed would be money well spent. He indicated that the real difference is that
recruitment companies have contact with people who have been successful in the industry and the
ability to contact them to determine their interest in the position. Mr. Koenig further explained that,
often an individual may not necessarily be looking for a new position, but if contacted regarding the
availability of a position, they would consider it.
Referring to the concerns involving the recruitment of the last Electric Director, as well as important
issues coming forward in the electric utility industry, Mrs. Williams relayed her support for the use
of a third party in the selection of an Electric Director.
Concurring with Mr. Lynn, Mr. Hare suggested that staff place employment ads for the Electric
Director in trade periodicals to determine if there are any qualified candidates for the City Council’s
consideration. If this were not successful within a 60 day time-frame, then staff could move forward
with the professional services to recruit the Electric Director.
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In response to Mr. Slavin regarding the salary concerns of Aerotek, Mr. Koenig stated that Aerotek
felt that the City’s salary range was low and that the market level was more than $150,000. He noted
that the salary for the Electric Director included in the City’s budget was approximately $115,000.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig stated that although the fees for the Professional Services had
not been budgeted, there were three (3) vacant positions; therefore, the funds were available.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that funds had been budgeted for legal
and consulting services that would be available for the professional services fees. In supporting the
request, she explained her opinion that it would be beneficial for a professional who has expertise
in the industry to assist the City in the hiring of an Electric Director. She noted that neither she nor
the City Manager have the technical expertise that would be necessary in interviewing for such a
position.
Mr. Hutchison reminded members that the Electric Director is one of the most important positions
within the City of Dover and that the City should utilize experts to assist in filling the position;
therefore, he urged members to support staff’s recommendation.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig reiterated that he delayed bringing this matter forward until
City Council made a decision regarding the Electric System Valuation Study. Since the Study was
accepted by Council and no further action was taken, this was an indication that the City will remain
in the utility business. As a result, he began moving forward with the recruitment of an Electric
Director.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig indicated his opposition to having two (2) concurrent searches
at the same time (City advertising and Aerotek search). He explained that the responsibility of the
“headhunter” is to conduct the initial vetting of candidates and bring the City someone that meets
the criteria for education, work history, ideas, etc., and is well qualified. However, he assured
members that the selection of the candidate to fulfill the position would be determined by the City.
Mr. Koenig stated that since this is a non-bargaining position, there is no need to post the position
in-house.
Mr. Slavin relayed concerns with the affect this would have on the City’s budget, noting that it had
already been mentioned that the salary scale for the Electric Director is insufficient. He noted that,
if staff’s recommendation were approved, there would be a one-time expense for recruitment and
an additional cost for FY2014 and the years thereafter based on the decision regarding a final salary
for the Electric Director.
In response to questions of Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig stated that the Electric Director would be
determining selections for the remaining vacant positions. He reminded members that the budget
included three (3) top level vacant positions in the Electric Department (Director, Engineer II, and
Line Crew Superintendent).
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Mrs. Williams moved for approval of staff’s recommendation authorizing the City Manager
to execute a professional services agreement with Aerotek for the recruitment of the Electric
Director position. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a roll call vote
of five (5) yes (Dixon, Slavin, Williams, Hutchison, and Bonar), three (3) no (Lynn, Perza, and
Hare), and one (1) absent (Anderson).
DRAFT PROPOSED LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 135 AMENDING
TITLES 3 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF
VIDEO LOTTERY CASINOS AND HARNESS RACING DAYS
Mayor Carey advised members that it had recently been brought to his attention that State Legislation
would be introduced (House Bill 135) relating to the licensing of video lottery casinos and harness
racing. He stated that the proposed legislation would authorize the addition of two (2) new video
lottery agents, one in Sussex County and one in New Castle County, through an application process
conducted by a Lottery Economic Development Committee. He explained that the proposed
legislation would be detrimental not only to Kent County but to Delaware as a whole.
Members were provided a draft proposed letter to the General Assembly, to be signed by the Mayor
and Council President, relaying the City’s strong opposition to House Bill 135.
Council President Bonar noted that Dover Downs had indicated their opposition to the proposed
legislation and, as indicated in the proposed letter, he emphasized that the additional casinos would
only exacerbate the financial difficulties of Dover International Speedway and Casino, which
employs approximately 1,500 individuals, an estimated 98% of whom were residents of Dover
and/or Kent County.
Mr. Lynn moved to authorize that the letter in opposition to House Bill 135 be sent as
requested by Mayor Carey (Exhibit #3), seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a roll call vote
of seven (7) yes (Lynn, Perza, Slavin, Williams, Hare, Hutchison, and Bonar), one (1) no
(Dixon), and one (1) absent (Anderson).
2013/14 MISCELLANEOUS APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL
PRESIDENT - KENT ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP - CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
Council President Bonar recommended the appointment of Mayor Carleton E. Carey, Sr. to the Kent
Economic Partnership.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointment of Mayor
Carleton E. Carey, Sr., to serve on the Kent Economic Partnership, as recommended by
Council President Bonar. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Perza absent).
2013/14 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - MAYOR (This item was deferred on May 13, 2013)
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee Appointments for 2013/14,
as recommended by Mayor Carey. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams and by a
unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Perza absent), the following appointments were made:
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Compensation Commission
K.C. Sheth
Dover 4th of July Celebration Committee
Greg Patterson, President/Vice Chairman
Mayor Carleton E. Carey, Sr., Chairman (ex-officio)
Donna Mitchell, Treasurer/Secretary (Staff Liaison)
Ann Marie Townshend (Staff Liaison)
Susan Betts
Elaine Brenchley
Andrea Maucher
Karen Nickerson
Dover Public Library Advisory Commission
Sean M. Lynn (Council Liaison Member)
Downtown Dover Development Corporation
Michael Harrington - Real Estate Professional Whose Practice Includes Downtown Area
Maxine Lewis - Downtown Retailer
Joseph McDaniel - Financial Services Professional Whose Practice Includes Downtown Area
Laura Simmons, State of Delaware Representative
Councilman Sean M. Lynn - Council Representative
Councilman David L. Bonar - Council Representative
Councilman Wallace Dixon - Council Representative
Scott D. Koenig - City Manager
Ann Marie Townshend - Director of Planning, Community Development, and Recreation
Election Board
Lillie M. Johnson - Fourth District
Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals
Heather Ennis (Representative of Homeowners)
Charles Martin (Representative of Local Real Estate)
Silver Lake Commission
James Burcham
David L. Edgell
Dean Holden
Ann Marie Townshend
Melanie Tymes
Lyle Allen Jones
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 28, 2013 PAGE 11
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2013-07
The First Reading of the following proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of May 13, 2013.
Mr. Lynn moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
Proposed Ordinance #2013-07 Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article VI - Other Post-
Employment Benefits Fund (Medicare Part B Reimbursement Eligibility Clarification)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that the proposed amendment would allow
employees who were transferred or promoted to non-bargaining positions prior to the adoption of
this ordinance to receive Medicare Part B premium reimbursements. Non-bargaining employees
hired after July 27, 2009 or employees promoted or transferred to non-bargaining positions after
May 28, 2013 who were not previously entitled to Medicare Part B premium reimbursement shall
not be entitled to the reimbursement. Additionally, this section has been re-worded to remove
redundant language and improve readability. Mr. Koenig explained that the purpose of the
amendment was to close a loophole to prevent additional employees from becoming eligible for
Medicare Part B reimbursement.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and, by a
unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent), Ordinance #2013-07 was adopted, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 2 - Administration, Article VI - Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund, Section 2-505 -
Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursements, be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2-505. - Medicare part B premium reimbursements.
Effective July 27, 2009, Medicare Part B premium reimbursement was discontinued for non-
bargaining employees hired after that date. Employees hired on or before July 27, 2009 who were
not previously entitled to Medicare Part B premium reimbursement who were promoted or
transferred to a non-bargaining position after May 28, 2013 (Date of Adoption), shall not be entitled
to the reimbursement.
The city will continue the practice of providing Medicare Part B premium reimbursement for
non-bargaining employees hired on or before July 27, 2009 and those eligible due to promotion or
transfer to a non-bargaining position on or before May 28, 2013 (Date of Adoption), with the
understanding that it is not considered a vested right and can be changed or eliminated by council
at any time by ordinance or resolution enacted to that effect and, further, as required by Section 3 of
the Charter, that the fund for payment of the costs of such premium reimbursement shall be
continued, as in the past.
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2013
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COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Bonar announced that the African American Festival was scheduled for
June 22, 2013 and encouraged all to attend.
Council President Bonar reminded members that Budget Hearings would be held from 6:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at City Hall, and were open for anyone to attend.
Council President Bonar thanked his colleagues for the opportunity to serve as their Council
President and for the assistance provided by the City Clerk, Mrs. Traci McDowell, in conducting the
meeting.
Mr. Hare moved to adjourn into the Special Council Meeting to discuss legal matters, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
May 28, 2013, are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 92 Orchard Avenue
Exhibit #2 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 528 Fulton Street
Exhibit #3 - Draft Proposed Letter in Opposition to House Bill 135
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 05/28/2013
EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 05/28/2013
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 05/28/2013
EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 05/28/2013
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EXHIBIT #3
Regular Council Meeting of 05/28/2013
City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
May 29, 2013
Dear *:
We are writing to express strong opposition to House Bill 135, which would authorize the addition of two new
video lottery agents, one in Sussex County and one in New Castle County, through an application process
conducted by a Lottery Economic Development Committee: a nine member, politically-balanced Committee
with financial, accounting, or banking experience created to select the sites and licensees. This proposal would
also increase the number of required racing days to reflect the current amount of racing and prevent the addition
of video lottery agents from triggering a reduction in the minimum number of days that existing harness tracks
must offer harness racing. Finally, this Act expresses the intent of the General Assembly that the new video
lottery casinos will be subject to a one-time license fee and ongoing license fees, as well as fees necessary to
create a level playing field for competition with video lottery agents operating horse or harness racing.
As civic leaders in the City of Dover, we urge you to reject the proposal, as it would be detrimental not only
to Kent County but to Delaware as a whole.
Expanding the number of Delaware gaming venues would negatively impact employees at existing Delaware
racinos and would dilute an already watered-down revenue stream for the State, while harming the long-term
viability of the existing racinos and the establishments that rely on them.
Most alarmingly, the legislation could create serious financial damage to Dover International Speedway and
Casino, not only one of the City’s biggest employers, but also one of the largest organizations in Kent County.
The addition of new venues would only exacerbate the financial difficulties Dover International Speedway and
Casino currently face due to competition in neighboring states, potentially forcing them to lay off more
employees, further cut benefits, or reduce operations.
Thank you for your time and careful consideration of these issues.
DAVID L. BONAR CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MAYOR
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on May 28, 2013 at 8:44 p.m. with Council President Bonar
presiding. Members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Williams,
Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson was absent.
Council staff members present were Mr. Koenig, Chief Hosfelt, Mr. Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell.
Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as presented.
Mrs. Williams moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4) to
discuss legal matters, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Meeting recessed at 8:44 p.m.
Mr. Hare moved to adjourn the Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously
carried.
Executive Session adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
PENDING LITIGATION - JUSTICE V. CITY OF DOVER
During the Executive Session, City Solicitor Nicholas Rodriguez provided an update on the
Justice v. City of Dover suit.
Mr. Hare moved to direct 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. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Dixon,
Slavin, Williams, Hare, Hutchison, and Bonar), two (2) no (Lynn and Perza), and one (1)
absent (Anderson).
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Hutchison, the Special Council Meeting adjourned
at 8:54 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of
May 28, 2013 are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2013-17
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
1 WHEREAS, the City of Dover's investment policy includes the investment of funds up to $100,000 per
2 banking institution, investments in the State of Delaware Investment Pool, and the purchase and sale of
3 U.S. Treasury and agency securities; and
4 WHEREAS, the banking institutions, brokerage firms, trust companies, and other various financial
5 institutions require an Authorizing Resolution for the opening of accounts, and for purchasing, selling,
6 transferring, assigning, and handling securities;
7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, that the
8 Controller/Treasurer, Assistant Finance Director, and Assistant Treasurers are hereby authorized to open
9 accounts with banking institutions and purchase, sell, transfer, assign, and handle securities and that they
10 are authorized to sign all related forms;
11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transactions in these accounts be carried out with any one signature;
12 and
13 That the following are the office holders authorized for these purposes, until further notice:
14 Donna S. Mitchell - Controller/Treasurer
15 Margaret Teal - Assistant Finance Director
16 Traci A. McDowell - Assistant Treasurer
17 Denise L. Devine - Assistant Treasurer
18 ADOPTED: *
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21 CARLETON E. CAREY, SR. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
22 MAYOR
23 Actions History:
24 June 10, 2013 - Scheduled for Introduction at City Council
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Dover Council will hold a public hearing on
Monday, June 10, 2013 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers
of Dover City Hall to consider adoption of the following
proposed Electric Fund budgets for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The following budgets have
been submitted to the Mayor and Council for their review
and consideration and the amounts are subject to change.
Reference copies of the proposed budget are available at
the Dover Public Library, Weyandt Hall (5 East Reed Street),
and the City Clerk’s Office.
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
Beginning Balance $ 7,152,400
Revenues
Direct Sales to Customers $ 85,715,400
Purchase Power Adjustment (9,428,700)
Utility Tax 1,492,200
Green Energy 135,800
Miscellaneous Revenue 602,000
Rent Revenue 251,000
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 4,000,000
Intrafund Service Receipts Water/Wastewater 98,500
Interest Earnings 119,400
Total Revenues $ 82,985,600
TOTAL BEG BALANCE & REVENUES $ 90,138,000
Expenses
Power Supply $ 23,832,000
Solar Energy 1,565,800
Solar Renewal Energy Credits 300,000
Power Supply Management 996,000
PJM Charges – Energy 12,812,900
PJM Charges - Transmission & Fees 4,740,000
Capacity Charges 15,787,200
Plant Operations 6,015,800
Generations Fuels -
PJM Spot Market Energy (230,500)
PJM Credits (397,000)
Capacity Credits (15,079,800)
Subtotal Power Supply & Generation $ 50,342,400
Transmission/Distribution $ 3,302,500
Electrical Engineering 1,192,200
Administration 597,000
Meter Reading 220,300
System Operations 543,600
Subtotal Direct Expense $ 5,855,600
Other Expenses:
Utility Tax $ 1,492,200
Allowance for Uncollectibles 200,000
Contractual Services 100,000
Retirees Healthcare 513,300
Other Employment Expenses 150,000
Transfer to Pension Unfunded Liability 1,314,200
OPEB Unfunded Liability 975,700
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 135,800
Intrafund Service Fees 3,323,500
Interest on Deposits 27,000
Debt Service 3,301,900
Subtotal Other Expenses $ 11,533,600
Transfer to Improvement & Extension $ 5,298,600
Transfer to General Fund 8,000,000
Subtotal Transfers to $ 13,298,600
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 81,030,200
BUDGET BALANCE - Working Capital 9,107,800
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 90,138,000
ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
Beginning Balance $ 3,091,000
Cash Receipts
Transfer from Electric $ 5,298,600
General Service Billing 440,000
Interest Earnings 25,200
Total Receipts $ 5,763,800
TOTAL BEG BALANCE & RECEIPTS $ 8,854,800
Expenses
Electric Generation $ 2,117,800
Transmission and Distribution 950,000
Electrical Engineering 2,405,800
Total Expenses $ 5,473,600
Budget Balance 3,381,200
TOTAL EXPENSES & ENDING BALANCE $ 8,854,800
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections DATE SUBMITTED: May 21, 2013
PREPARED BY: Tim Taraila, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning and
Community Development
SUBJECT: 92 Orchard Ave, Dover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance
REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Dangerous Buildings, Sec. 22-388 – Emergency Hearing before Council and
Chapter 22, Article XI - Dangerous Buildings Case # 12-3179 & 13-1746
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
$43,902.81 remaining as of May 21, 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 June 8, 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 5 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 Juan M. Collazo. Currently the structure is vacant and has no utilities. The property is a one
story wood framed detached garage. The dwelling was condemned as unfit for human habitation on 05/14/2013 due to the
degree of deterioration of the structure. The exterior wall facing west has visible deterioration from water damage, due to
this extensive deterioration the structure appears as though it has the possibility of imminent collapse. Due to the concern
of the potential for collapse, this is being brought forward as an emergency case, in accordance with Dover Code, Chapter
22, Section 22-388.
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Office of City Assessor
June 10, 2013
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City Council’s
Board of Assessment Appeals
May 21, 2013
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order by Chairman Garfinkel. Board Members
present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, James Welsh, and Tom Burns. Staff present was City
Assessor Cheryl Russell, William Pepper Esq., Deputy City Solicitor and Administrative
Assistant Annette Hart.
Exemptions
1. A. 1. Westfield Maintenance Corp.
Location: 2.65 AC Arbor Dr. & 1.96 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
ED05-067.17-04-69.00 $ 80,000
$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 year,
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 Statue 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 Statue,
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.
1. B.1. 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
ED05-067.19-04-44.00 - $ 6,800
ED05-067.19-04-47.00 - $ 3,800
ED05-067.19-04-45.00 - $ 36,000
ED05-067.19-04-48.00 - $ 4,200
ED05-067.19-04-53.00 - $ 1,600
ED05-067.19-04-54.00 - $120,100
$185,000
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
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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.
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.
1. C. 1. 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.
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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.
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.
1. D.1. 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 recommend the application for exemption be approved as the
parcel falls under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8105.
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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 statue 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 function 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 Statue, 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.
1. D. 2. 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
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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.
1. D. 3. 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.
The Assessor’s recommendation is for approval of the exemption.
Chairman Garfinkel closed the hearing and opened deliberations.
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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.
1. E.1. Milford Housing Development Corporation
Location: 1361-1383 Walker Road – ED05-067.17-04-47.00
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
organizations 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
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Municipalities for those projects that they own individually.
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.
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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.
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.
1. G 1. 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.
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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.
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.
1. G. 1. 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”.
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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.
1. H. 1. Dover Interfaith mission for Housing
Location: 1155 Walker Road – ED05-067.18-01-79.00
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 Konovitz, 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
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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.
1. H. 2. 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 Konovitz, Vice Chair, were
present for the hearing.
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.
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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.
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on May 28, 2013, at
5:36 p.m. with Chairman Lynn presiding. Members present were Mr. Hare, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Rushe,
and Mr. Shevock. Members of Council present were Council President Bonar, Mr. Dixon, and
Mr. Hutchison. Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as presented.
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
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.
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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.
Mr. Slavin moved to recommend 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 (Attachment #1). The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
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
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.
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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.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Rushe
and unanimously carried.
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:
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.
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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.
Mr. Shevock moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to sign the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) Municipal Discount Disposal
Fee Agreement (Attachment #2). The motion was seconded by Mr. Rushe and unanimously
carried.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend 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
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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. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and
carried with Mr. Lynn voting no.
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
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.
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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
(Attachment #3).
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
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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.
Mr. Slavin moved to recommend 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. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Lynn stated that he would schedule a Special Committee Meeting following Council’s approval
of the Committee’s recommendation.
Mr. Shevock moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
Sean M. Lynn
Chairman
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Downtown Dover Business Improvement District (BID) Proposed Budget Ordinance
Attachment #2 - Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) Municipal Discount Disposal Fee Agreement
Attachment #3 - Demand for Hearing, Written Complaint and Memorandum of Record submitted by Mr. Eshed Alston
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ATTACHMENT #1
LF&A Committee Meeting of 05/28/2013
ATTACHMENT A
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
CASH RECEIPTS BUDGET FOR 2013-14
BID TAX REVENUE AND EXPENSES CHARGED AGAINST THIS REVENUE
ADMINISTERED THROUGH CITY OF DOVER
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty-nine thousand, eight hundred dollars,
(49,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary is hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for economic development purposes for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014:
REVENUE PROPOSED
Tax Revenue $49,800
EXPENSES
Personnel & Administration Expenses $49,800
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ATTACHMENT #2
LF&A Committee Meeting of 05/28/2013
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ATTACHMENT #3
LF&A COMMITTEE MEETING OF 05-28-2013
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SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Meeting was held on May 29, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.
with Chairman Hutchison presiding. Members present were Mr. Dixon (arrived at 5:10 p.m.),
Mr. Davis, and Mr. Keller. Mr. Perza was absent.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Keller moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Davis and unanimously
carried.
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
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).
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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.
Mr. Davis moved to recommend 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.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Keller and unanimously carried.
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.
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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.
Mr. Davis moved to recommend 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. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Keller and unanimously carried.
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.
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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
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.
Mr. Davis moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Keller and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
James L. Hutchison, Sr.
Chairman
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CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE & CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
APRIL 2013
PREPARED BY: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PLEASE NOTE – THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING
FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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CITY OF DOVER
April 2013 Monthly Budget Reports
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY12 YTD FY13 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox FY13) 4,251 4,651
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 123,961,605 $ 125,822,461
PAYROLL
Hours % Amount Hours % Amount
Gross wages per registers 766,909 100.0% $ 17,694,526 692,839 100.0% $ 16,554,626
Wages and Hours Worked
Regular 645,091 84.1% $ 13,885,871 583,897 84.3% $ 12,940,001
All over time 29,566 3.9% $ 1,249,290 30,515 4.4% $ 1,334,274
Other Paid or Unpaid Wages and Hours
Vacation 50,400 6.6% $ 1,320,200 35,505 5.1% $ 919,112
Sick 19,633 2.6% $ 476,308 16,575 2.4% $ 413,877
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout 9,830 1.3% $ 306,664 16,613 2.4% $ 480,164
Comp Time 8,497 1.1% $ 240,655 6,828 1.0% $ 192,487
Personal 1,694 0.2% $ 46,734 1,455 0.2% $ 40,895
Leave Without Pay - 0.0% $ - 108 0.0% $ 2,784
Other (description below) 2,200 0.3% $ 168,805 1,344 0.2% $ 231,032
Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc.
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 22 21
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 8,361 7,616
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,398 2,478
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 3,909,910 $ 4,100,437
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 5,340 5,090
Number of EFT Vouchers 1,901 1,843
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 78,866,649 $ 73,416,527
CENTRAL SERVICES ACTIVITY LEVELS
Contingency & Warehouse Stock Items on Hand with No Usage
$2,600,000 $630
2400
$2,500,000
2200 $530
Total Dollar Value
$2,400,000
Total Line Items
2000
$430
Thousands
$2,300,000
1800
$330
$2,200,000 1600
$2,100,000 1400 $230
$2,000,000 1200
$130
$30
Total Dollar Value Total Line Items Apr‐12 May‐12 Jun‐12 Jul‐12 Aug‐12 Sep‐12 Oct‐12 Nov‐12 Dec‐12 Jan‐13 Feb‐13 Mar‐13 Apr‐13
Electric Water General
Value: $2,567,775 Line Items: 1,469
S t o c k P urc ha s e s by F und
Electric: $530,905 Water: $57,263 General: $36,027
$ 3 5 0 ,0 0 0
$ 3 0 0 ,0 0 0
$ 2 5 0 ,0 0 0
Fuel Use
$ 2 0 0 ,0 0 0
$ 15 0 ,0 0 0
Unleaded: 10,764.0 gallons
$ 10 0 ,0 0 0 Diesel: 7,135.2 gallons
$ 5 0 ,0 0 0 Total: $ 54,118
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A pr M a y J un J ul A ug S e p Oct N o v D ec Jan F eb M a r A pr
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
E le c t ric Wa t e r G e ne ra l
Electric: $98,255 Water: $32,688 General: $4,143
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2013
General Fund Summary
Revised 83% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 2,666,600 $ 2,734,400 $ 3,561,837 $ (827,437) 130.3%
Revenues
Court of Chancery Fees 753,800 753,800 675,520 78,280 89.6%
Fines & Police Revenues 1,162,400 1,162,400 962,662 199,738 82.8%
Franchise Fees 550,000 550,000 390,680 159,320 71.0%
Grants 708,500 708,500 488,874 219,626 69.0%
Intrafund Services 4,329,100 4,329,100 3,409,725 919,375 78.8%
Library & Recreation Revenues 602,100 602,100 449,413 152,687 74.6%
Licenses & Permits 2,508,300 2,508,300 2,452,843 55,457 97.8%
Property Taxes (Includes BID Revenue) (1) 11,049,000 11,115,000 11,100,158 14,842 99.9%
Sale of Assets - - 10 (10) 0.0%
Sanitation Revenues 2,690,200 2,690,200 2,189,558 500,642 81.4%
Other Miscellaneous Revenues 130,500 130,500 150,157 (19,657) 115.1%
Garrison Farm Rent Revenue 62,000 62,000 117,247 (55,247) 189.1%
Municipal Street Aid Fund 527,400 527,400 530,868 (3,468) 100.7%
Civil Traffic Penalties 750,000 750,000 223,155 526,845 29.8%
Transfer Taxes 1,370,000 1,370,000 1,009,744 360,256 73.7%
Verizon and CI Reserves 11,000 11,000 - 11,000 0.0%
Water/Wastewater Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 - 100.0%
Electric Fund 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 35,704,300 35,770,300 32,650,614 3,119,686 91.3%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 38,370,900 $ 38,504,700 $ 36,212,451 $ 2,292,249 94.0%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 441,100 $ 441,100 $ 330,035 $ 111,065 74.8%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 822,100 822,100 705,560 116,540 85.8%
Police & Police Extra Duty 13,774,600 13,774,600 11,296,372 2,478,228 82.0%
Public Services 4,359,300 4,406,850 3,303,603 1,103,247 75.0%
Central Services 1,968,400 1,978,350 1,463,197 515,153 74.0%
Planning & Inspections 1,996,600 2,014,500 1,504,110 510,390 74.7%
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,423,400 2,423,400 1,883,499 539,901 77.7%
Library & Recreation 1,963,600 1,976,600 1,412,137 564,463 71.4%
Fire Department 688,300 688,300 586,922 101,378 85.3%
Assessor 187,500 187,500 149,939 37,561 80.0%
Contribution to DDP 180,000 180,000 180,000 - 100.0%
Miscellaneous Grant Expense 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0%
Other Employment Expenses 463,400 442,800 - 442,800 0.0%
Insurance 600,000 600,000 483,298 116,702 80.5%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 1,620,600 1,620,600 1,620,600 - 100.0%
Police Pension Trust Contribution - State Grant 500,000 500,000 371,139 128,861 74.2%
Appropriation to Emp Pension Fund - Unfunded Liability 1,310,500 1,310,500 1,310,500 - 100.0%
Appropriation to Police Pension Fund 95,000 95,000 95,000 - 100.0%
Street Lights 869,700 869,700 730,238 139,462 84.0%
Debt Service 624,200 624,200 347,740 276,460 55.7%
Provision for Uncollectible 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 100.0%
Transfers Out
Capital Projects Fund 613,400 613,400 613,400 - 100.0%
Total Expenditures 35,536,700 35,604,500 28,397,289 7,207,211 79.8%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,834,200 2,900,200 - 2,900,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 38,370,900 $ 38,504,700 $ 28,397,289 $ 10,107,411 73.8%
Reserve Balances
Contingency $ 731,100 $ 731,100 $ 732,069
(1) Property Taxes are the taxes billed and not cash received. The outstanding receivable balance as of 4/30/13 is $328,555.25
as compared to $418,409.02 in April 2012.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2013
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Revised 83% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water - unaudited $ 865,100 $ 884,600 $ 2,567,172 $ (1,682,572) 290.2%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater - unaudited $ 853,000 $ 867,800 $ 1,929,346 $ (1,061,546) 222.3%
Beginning Balance - Kent County Treatment - unaudited $ (553,500) $ (553,500) $ (1,243,243) $ 689,743 224.6%
1,164,600 1,198,900 3,253,275 (2,054,375) 279.3%
Revenues
Water Fees 4,730,700 4,730,700 3,810,829 919,871 80.6%
Wastewater Fees 3,834,600 3,834,600 2,968,848 865,752 77.4%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,090,800 3,090,800 2,437,060 653,740 78.8%
Ground Water Adjustment Fees 1,257,600 1,257,600 1,094,319 163,281 87.0%
Water Tank Leases 313,500 313,500 261,200 52,300 83.3%
Interest Earnings - Water 8,700 8,700 3,624 5,076 41.7%
Interest Earnings - Water/Wastewater 17,100 17,100 7,035 10,065 41.1%
Miscellaneous 77,000 77,000 64,645 12,355 84.0%
Impact Fees - Water 350,000 350,000 173,817 176,183 49.7%
Impact Fees - Wastewater 317,000 317,000 343,236 (26,236) 108.3%
Total Revenues 13,997,000 13,997,000 11,164,613 2,832,387 79.8%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 15,161,600 $ 15,195,900 $ 14,417,888 $ 778,012 94.9%
Expenses
Water/Wastewater Operating Divisions
Engineering & Inspection $ 597,900 $ 601,900 $ 382,678 $ 219,222 63.6%
Water 408,200 415,000 334,188 80,812 80.5%
Water Treatment Plant 1,522,600 1,535,400 1,111,505 423,895 72.4%
Wastewater 993,000 997,000 636,115 360,885 63.8%
Construction & Inspection 345,700 353,200 270,873 82,327 76.7%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,600,000 3,600,000 2,970,738 629,262 82.5%
Intrafund Services 1,235,400 1,235,400 947,824 287,576 76.7%
Pension Unfunded Liability 309,800 309,800 309,800 - 100.0%
OPEB - Retiree's Health Care Contributions 220,000 220,000 220,000 - 100.0%
Debt Service 1,263,600 1,263,600 683,508 580,092 54.1%
Inventory/Fixed Asset Write-offs 5,000 5,000 5,000 - 100.0%
Other Employment Expenses 16,200 15,400 - 15,400 0.0%
Transfers Out
General Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 - 100.0%
Uncollectible Reserve 5,000 5,000 5,000 - 100.0%
Water I & E Fund 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 - 100.0%
Wastewater I & E Fund 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Water 70,000 70,000 70,000 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Wastewater 22,000 22,000 22,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenses 14,014,400 14,048,700 11,369,229 2,679,471 80.9%
Budget Balances
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 482,700 482,700 - 482,700 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - WW 664,500 664,500 - 664,500 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 1,147,200 1,147,200 - 1,147,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 15,161,600 $ 15,195,900 $ 11,369,229 $ 3,826,671 74.8%
Reserve Balances
Contingency-Water $ 103,724 $ 103,724 $ 103,835
Contingency-Wastewater $ 189,176 $ 189,176 $ 187,769
Impact Fee Reserve - Sewer NO BUDGET NO BUDGET $ 3,227,912
Impact Fee Reserve - Water NO BUDGET NO BUDGET $ 196,543
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 3.73 3.33 3.86
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2013
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
Revised 83% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 7,184,000 $ 7,201,500 $ 12,292,573 $ (5,091,073) 170.7%
Revenues
Sales to Customers 85,071,400 85,071,400 73,377,171 11,694,229 86.3%
Purchase Power Adjustment - - 389 (389) 0.0%
Utility Tax 1,595,200 1,595,200 1,207,154 388,046 75.7%
Weyandt Hall Rents 225,000 225,000 140,894 84,106 62.6%
Miscellaneous Revenues 979,700 979,700 1,135,139 (155,439) 115.9%
Interest Earned 107,800 107,800 105,116 2,684 97.5%
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 5,400,000 5,400,000 2,700,000 2,700,000 50.0%
Intrafund Service Receipts Water/Wastewater 130,800 130,800 108,710 22,090 83.1%
Total Revenues 93,509,900 93,509,900 78,774,573 14,735,327 84.2%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 100,693,900 $ 100,711,400 $ 91,067,146 $ 9,644,254 90.4%
Expenses
Power Supply & Generation
Hedged Energy $ 39,468,900 $ 39,468,900 $ 31,590,062 $ 7,878,838 80.0%
Power Supply Management/Incentive 996,000 996,000 830,000 166,000 83.3%
Capacity Charges 12,564,800 12,564,800 9,318,585 3,246,215 74.2%
Dover Sun Park Energy 1,414,500 1,414,500 1,011,505 402,995 71.5%
Solar Renewal Energy Credits - 351,600 205,941 145,659 58.6%
PJM Charges - Energy 17,508,300 13,752,300 5,382,562 8,369,738 39.1%
PJM Charges - Transmission & Fees - 3,756,000 5,565,122 (1,809,122) 148.2%
Total Power Supply 71,952,500 72,304,100 53,903,777 18,400,323 74.6%
Plant Operations 5,914,900 5,914,900 4,409,811 1,505,089 74.6%
Generation Fuels 586,000 586,000 971,459 (385,459) 165.8%
Capacity Credits (14,318,600) (14,318,600) (11,826,360) (2,492,240) 82.6%
PJM Spot Market Energy (772,700) (1,124,300) - (1,124,300) 0.0%
PJM Credits (427,000) (427,000) (2,288,759) 1,861,759 536.0%
Total Generation (9,017,400) (9,369,000) (8,733,849) (635,151) 93.2%
Total Power Supply & Plant 62,935,100 62,935,100 45,169,928 17,765,172 71.8%
Electric Operating Divisions:
Transmission/Distribution 3,223,600 3,233,700 2,636,914 596,786 81.5%
Electrical Engineering 1,163,900 1,171,300 843,666 327,634 72.0%
Administration 501,200 501,200 329,523 171,677 65.7%
Meter Reading 212,500 212,500 175,207 37,293 82.5%
Systems Operations 517,600 526,300 435,340 90,960 82.7%
Intrafund Services 3,224,500 3,224,500 2,570,611 653,889 79.7%
Utility Tax 1,595,200 1,595,200 1,207,155 388,045 75.7%
OPEB Trust Contribution - Unfunded Liability - - - - 0.0%
OPEB - Retirees Health Care Contribution 696,500 696,500 696,500 - 100.0%
Pension Trust Contribution - Unfunded liability 1,074,200 1,074,200 1,074,200 - 100.0%
Interest on Deposits 35,000 35,000 20,530 14,470 58.7%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 129,000 129,000 109,204 19,796 84.7%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 100.0%
Inventory Write-Offs 175,000 175,000 175,000 - 100.0%
Other Employee Expenses 157,900 149,200 - 149,200 0.0%
Contractual Services Power Supply 190,000 190,000 136,403 53,597 71.8%
Debt Service 3,323,600 3,323,600 2,813,970 509,630 84.7%
Transfers Out:
General Fund 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 - 100.0%
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenses 90,804,800 90,822,300 70,044,151 20,778,149 77.1%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 9,889,100 9,889,100 - 9,889,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 100,693,900 $ 100,711,400 $ 70,044,151 $ 30,667,249 69.5%
Reserve Balances
Contingency Reserve $ 816,200 $ 816,200 $ 812,111
Insurance Reserve $ 750,000 $ 750,000 $ 731,130
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 4,947,600 $ 4,947,600 $ 7,665,317
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 2.74 2.87 5.45
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased
Sales to Customers MWh (excluding Street Light MWh) 709,972 709,972 611,735 86.2%
Sales per MWh $ 2.739 $ 2.874 $ 5.450 189.6%
Purchased/Generated MWh 750,296 750,297 612,591 81.6%
All In MWh Supply & Generation 83.88 $ 83.880 $ 73.736 87.9%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2013
General Capital Project Fund Summary
Revised 83% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Projects - unaudited $ 294,400 $ 241,100 $ - $ 241,100 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Library - unaudited $ - $ (95,500) $ - $ (95,500) 0.0%
Revenues
State Grant - Other 108,000 158,000 265,388 (107,388) 168.0%
Interest Earnings - - 19,434 (19,434) 0.0%
Loan Proceeds - Streets, City Hall 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Loan Proceeds - Garrison Farm 2,000,000 - - - 0.0%
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 613,400 613,400 613,400 - 100.0%
Police Grant 33,800 33,800 - 33,800 0.0%
Transfer from Future Capacity Reserve - 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 100.0%
MSA Capital Contribution - 132,200 - 132,200 0.0%
Subtotal Project Receipts 4,755,200 4,937,400 2,898,222 2,039,178
State Grant - Library 884,200 1,912,700 1,500,324 412,376 78.4%
Loan Proceeds - Library Green Energy Project - 648,500 648,500 - 100.0%
Kent County Library Contribution 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Library Foundation 67,500 - - - 0.0%
Library Donations - 173,400 434,820 (261,420) 250.8%
Income from Sale of Library/Bridge Loan 1,200,000 1,243,000 1,200,000 43,000 96.5%
Subtotal Library Project Receipts 2,401,700 4,227,600 4,033,644 193,956 95.4%
Total Revenues 7,156,900 9,165,000 6,931,866 2,233,134 75.6%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenue $ 7,451,300 $ 9,310,600 $ 6,931,866 $ 2,378,734 74.5%
Expenditures
Fire $ 238,500 $ 238,500 $ 238,515 $ (15) 100.0%
Grounds Maintenance 112,000 112,000 94,419 17,581 84.3%
Library 2,535,000 4,089,100 3,845,486 243,614 94.0%
Recreation 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 0.0%
Police 197,000 217,000 171,304 45,696 78.9%
Streets (1) 1,974,000 2,144,200 26,717 2,117,483 1.2%
Sanitation 150,000 150,000 - 150,000 0.0%
Information Technology 57,000 107,000 67,514 39,486 63.1%
Public Services - Administration - - - - 0.0%
Facilities Management 381,000 395,000 96,275 298,725 24.4%
Mayor 33,000 33,000 33,000 - 100.0%
Loan Issuance Costs 56,000 - 1,079 (1,079) 0.0%
Transfer to Community Transportation Fund 1,606,700 1,606,700 - 1,606,700 0.0%
Budget Balance - Library Project 81,100 188,100 - 188,100 0.0%
Total Expenditures 7,451,300 9,310,600 4,574,309 4,736,291 49.1%
Budget Balance - Bond Proceeds - - - - 0.0%
Budget Balance - Projects - - - - 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 7,451,300 $ 9,310,600 $ 4,574,309 $ 4,736,291 49.1%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve $ 503,000 $ 503,000 $ 505,984
Parkland/Recreation $ 202,600 $ 202,600 $ 202,335
(1) Street program - Budget includes $2 million for street repaving and City Hall improvements to be completed over two years (Fiscal
Years 2012 and 2013). Will be funded by bond issue or commercial bank loan.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2013
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 83% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water - unaudited $ 3,071,800 $ 3,811,200 $ - $ 3,811,200 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater - unaudited $ 1,013,600 $ 2,641,000 $ - $ 2,641,000 0.0%
Revenues
Bond Proceeds - Water 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Bond Proceeds - Wastewater 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
State Loan-Wastewater 2011 - - 454,514 (454,514) 0.0%
Income from Sale of Assets - - 4,171 (4,171) 0.0%
Interest Earned 25,000 25,000 85,629 (60,629) 342.5%
Transfer from Water Operating Fund for Water 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Wastewater Operating Fund for Wastewater 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Water 300,000 300,000 300,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 7,475,000 7,475,000 3,994,314 3,480,686 53.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 11,560,400 $ 13,927,200 $ 3,994,314 $ 9,932,886 28.7%
Expenses
Bond Issue Costs $ 344,000 $ 250,000 $ 4,739 $ 245,261 1.9%
Engineering & Inspection 23,400 29,208 29,208 - 100.0%
Water 5,140,000 5,799,588 704,833 5,094,755 12.2%
Wastewater 3,817,300 5,750,496 1,501,929 4,248,567 26.1%
Water Treatment Plant 24,100 29,208 29,208 - 100.0%
Water Construction 31,000 31,000 35,899 (4,899) 115.8%
Total Expenses 9,379,800 11,889,500 2,305,816 9,583,684 19.4%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 1,675,500 1,699,300 - 1,699,300 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Wastewater 505,100 338,400 - 338,400 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 2,180,600 2,037,700 - 2,037,700 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 11,560,400 $ 13,927,200 $ 2,305,816 $ 11,621,384 16.6%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement - Water $ 501,100 $ 501,100 $ 504,122
Capital Asset Replacement - Wastewater $ 501,100 $ 501,100 $ 502,969
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2013
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 83% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 2,714,600 $ 3,534,600 $ - $ 3,534,600 0.0%
Revenues
Interest Earnings 40,700 40,700 44,223 (3,523) 108.7%
Income from Sale of Assets - - 5,203 (5,203) 0.0%
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Future Capacity Reserve 550,000 550,000 550,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 4,090,700 4,090,700 4,099,426 (8,726) 100.2%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 6,805,300 $ 7,625,300 $ 4,099,426 $ 3,525,874 53.8%
Expenses
Power Plant $ 1,441,300 $ 1,786,600 $ 524,568 $ 1,262,032 29.4%
Transmission/Distribution 596,000 967,000 910,757 56,243 94.2%
Electrical Engineering 1,932,700 1,871,800 910,981 960,819 48.7%
Total Expenses 3,970,000 4,625,400 2,346,306 2,279,094 50.7%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,835,300 2,999,900 - 2,999,900 0.0%
Budget Bal. Bond - Work. Capital (Unaudited) - - - - 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 6,805,300 $ 7,625,300 $ 2,346,306 $ 5,278,994 30.8%
Reserve Balances
Depreciation Reserve $ 9,864,800 $ 9,864,800 $ 9,829,983
Future Capacity Reserve $ 9,362,000 $ 7,362,000 $ 7,334,998
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – April 2013
Community Transportation Improvement Fund
Revised 83% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 435,700 $ 435,700 $ - $ 435,700 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Revenue 300,000 300,000 96,772 203,228 32.3%
MSA Receipts 1,606,700 1,606,700 - 1,606,700 0.0%
Interest Earned 500 500 124 376 24.8%
Total Revenues 1,907,200 1,907,200 96,896 1,810,304 5.1%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 2,342,900 $ 2,342,900 $ 96,896 $ 2,246,004 4.1%
Expenses
Program Expenses $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 114,404 $ 585,596 16.3%
Program Expenses - City appropriated 1,546,700 1,546,700 48,240 1,498,460 3.1%
Program Expenses- Concrete Program 60,000 60,000 6,199 53,801 10.3%
Total Expenses 2,306,700 2,306,700 168,843 2,137,857 7.3%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 36,200 36,200 - 36,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 2,342,900 $ 2,342,900 $ 168,843 $ 2,174,057 7.2%
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CITY OF DOVER
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN UNRESERVED FUND
PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2013
CDBG/NSP SUBSTANCE
POLICE LIBRARY HOUSING ABUSE PREV.
GRANTS GRANTS GRANTS GRANT TOTALS
REVENUES:
State Grants received $ 137,163 $ 270,044 $ - $ 40,574 $ 447,781
Federal Grants received 286,854 1,275 514,944 - 803,073
Recreation revenue - - - 12,485 12,485
Investment income (loss) 155 - 107 - 262
TOTAL REVENUES $ 424,172 $ 271,319 $ 515,051 $ 53,059 $ 1,263,601
EXPENDITURES:
Program expenditures $ 325,984 $ 194,971 $ - $ 53,627 $ 574,582
Program expenditures - NSP - - 299,099 - 299,099
Program expenditures - CDBG - - 208,119 - 208,119
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 325,984 $ 194,971 $ 507,218 $ 53,627 $ 1,081,800
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures $ 98,188 $ 76,348 $ 7,833 $ (568) $ 181,801
Other financing sources (uses):
Operating transfers-out (107,950) - - - (107,950)
Excess (deficiency) of revenues & other financing
sources over expenditures & other uses $ (9,762) $ 76,348 $ 7,833 $ (568) $ 73,851
FUND BALANCE
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 178,432 $ 30,008 $ 16,197 $ 21,620 $ 246,257
FUND BALANCE
AT END OF PERIOD $ 168,670 $ 106,356 $ 24,030 $ 21,052 $ 320,108
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Dover Police Department
Monthly Report
To
Mayor and City Council
“To Protect and Serve”
March 2013
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May 22, 2013
Honorable Carleton E. Carey, Sr., Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Carey and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of March 2013:
COMPLAINTS
st
Total complaints received through March 31 numbered 8,095. This is a decrease of 506 complaints over the same
time period last year.
8601
9,000 8095
8,000 7410
6785
7,000 6264
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATIONS
10 9 8
Cases Reported in
8 March
6 6
6 Cases Cleared in
4 March
4
Cases Cleared
1
2 1 0 from Previous
0 Months
0
Burglary Robbery Rape
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COMMUNITY POLICING/QUALITY OF LIFE SECTION
ENFORCEMENT ACTION Contacts
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 2
ASSIST OTHER 0
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
BIKE ON SIDEWALK 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 8
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 8
LOUD MUSIC 1
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 6
PARKING VIOLATIONS 24
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 85
PROSTITUTION 0
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT 0
DCO’S
WANTED CHECKS/CPC’S 0
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 44
WARNINGS 17
FUGITIVE 5
TOTAL CONTACTS 200
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
6,000 5,421
5,087
The department issued 3,797 traffic citations 4,674
5,000 4,499
through this reporting period. This is a decrease of 3,797
702 citations over the number issued during the 4,000
same period last year.
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
TRAFFIC CRASHES 483 467
500 451 426 447
st
Through March 31 , Dover Police investigated 467 400
traffic crashes. This is a decrease of 16 crashes
investigated during the same period last year 300
200
100
0
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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911 CENTER
During the month of March, The Dover Police
Department handled a total of 9,224 calls
24% averaging 298 calls per day. Dispatchers handled
2,201 calls on the 911 wireless lines, 627 calls on
the 911 landlines, 134 calls on the Voice Over
911 Wireless Internet Protocol lines, the remaining 6,262 were
administrative calls.
911 Landline
7% VolP
68% 1% Administrative
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
2,190
st 2,200 1,976
Through March 31 , we issued 1,789 City 1,859 1,789
2,000 1,875 1,792
ordinance summons, a decrease of 187
summonses over the same period last 1,800
1,476 1,465
1,600 1,459
year. *Note: Of those summonses issued
in March, 18 DCO’s were issued for 1,400
handicapped parking violations, 15 for fire 1,200 1,023
lane parking violations, 32 for false alarms 1,000
(1, for 1-2, 22, for 3-5 alarms, 6, for 6-9 800
alarms, 3, for 10-15 alarms, and 0 for 16 600
or more alarms) and 6 for noise violations 400
(2 for vehicle violations and 4 for 200
residence violations). 0
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
ISSUED PAID
Listed below are the major crimes and activities that occurred during the month of March:
• On February 27, 2013, the Dover Police arrested a 41 year old, of Dover, after investigation
revealed that he had raped an 8 year old relative between 2005 and 2007. Defendant threatened
to kill her at the time if she told anyone what he was doing to her.
• On March 3, 2013, members of the Dover Police Department's Drug Unit conducted an
investigation into the mailing of drugs to an address in the City of Dover (96 Hitching Post Drive),
subsequently a search warrant was executed where detectives recovered 12.5 pounds of
marijuana.
• On Thursday, March 7, 2013 a Dover Police Patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on the east
side of Silver Lake Park. The vehicle was determined to be stolen in a Burglary that occurred on
March 6th in the jurisdiction of the Delaware State Police. The occupants were found to be in
possession of 11.6 grams of marijuana, a glass smoking pipe and 6 concealed illegal knives. The
stolen vehicle portion of the investigation was turned over to DSP. The occupants, a twenty year
old white male, and a nineteen year old white male, were charged with drug and weapons
violations.
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• On Thursday, March 7, 2013 officers from The Dover Police Drug, Vice and Organized Crime
Unit and Operation Safe Streets arrested a 33 year old black male as a result of a drug
investigation at his residence in the unit block of Manchester Square, Dover, DE. A search of the
defendant’s residence revealed 88.7 grams of marijuana, .33 grams of heroin and $438.00 of
suspected drug money. There were also three small children present in the residence.
• On Saturday March 09, 2013 at approximately 0245 hours, a shooting occurred in the alley of
New Castle Ave east of River Rd. The incident took place after an argument between the male
victim and an unknown suspect. The suspect produced a handgun and a struggle ensued
resulting in the firearm being discharged. The bullet struck both the 24 year old male victim and a
39 year old female victim in the hand. After the shooting, both victims immediately fled the scene
in their vehicle and went to Bay Health Hospital. The male victim refused treatment at Bay Health
for the minor injury and the female victim was admitted to Bay Health and transferred to
Christiana Hospital. On March 14, 2013, Dover Police detectives arrested a 43 year old black
male for the shooting after Detectives identified him earlier in the week and warrants were
obtained.
•
th
On Friday March 15 , two male suspects entered the Subway Restaurant at 991 Forrest Avenue
in Dover. One suspect displayed a handgun and one displayed a knife while ordering an
employee to give them the money from the register. The employee gave one of the suspects an
undisclosed amount of money from the register and both fled northbound on foot.
• During the month of March, 2013, Dover Police Detectives began investigating embezzlement
from Dover Rent-All located at 724 S. West Street. Investigation revealed that the former Dover
Rent-All Office Manager, a 42 year old white female, was writing company checks and using the
company credit card for numerous personal expenses and family travel. Numerous checks were
written to her husband and co-defendant (white male). The investigation involved illegal
transactions dating back to January of 2010. At this point, the defendants were charged with
taking over $300,000.00 from the victim business. Both defendants were arrested at their home
without incident on March 25, 2013.
• On Tuesday, March 26, Dover Police Patrol Officers responded to the 7-11 Convenience Store at
449 S. New Street, for a reported robbery in progress. Responding officers were able to locate
and arrest the defendant, a thirty one year old black male, as he fled from the business. The
Criminal Investigations Unit responded and learned that the Defendant planned the robbery with
an unknown black made suspect outside the store. The defendant then entered the business with
a hoodie over his head and a bandana over his face indicating that he had a firearm in his pocket
and demanded cash from the clerk. He then fled the store and was apprehended by responding
officers in the area of Tire King at S. Governors Avenue and W. Water Street. The second
suspect was not apprehended.
• On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Dover Police Patrol Officers responded to the 100 block of
Spruance Road for a report of gunshots being fired into a residence. Upon arrival, officers learned
that an eighteen year old black male was identified as the shooter and that the shots were fired at
the victim’s residence as retaliation for an earlier dispute at Whatcoat Apartments. The victim was
inside the residence with her six grandchildren, between the ages 2 and 15 years old. The bullets
hit the victim’s vehicle along with the residence, shattering windows and penetrating the
siding/drywall and the front door. None of the seven residents in the home were injured. The
investigation was turned over to the Dover Police Criminal Investigations Unit. Detectives
recovered .380 caliber shell casings at the scene.
• On Sunday March 31, 2013 (approximately 1.5 hours later), Dover Police Patrol Officers again
responded to shots fired at 970 Whatcoat Drive. During this incident a black male shooter fired
shots on the east side of the building. No one was injured and nothing was damaged in this
incident, however, the suspect was observed entering a silver Nissan Versa. Officers again
recovered .380 caliber shell casings at the location. Later this same night, patrol officers stopped
a silver Nissan Versa on US 13 in the area of Court Street, driven by a seventeen year old black
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male with an eighteen year old black male passenger. Officers detected the smell of marijuana
and began to investigate. The 18 year old was found to possess a .380 caliber handgun, 103.7
grams of marijuana, baggies, a scale and an undisclosed amount of money. The 17 year old
gave a false name.
• In late March 2013, the Dover Police Criminal Investigation Unit began an investigation into a
statutory rape of a fifteen year old victim. The incident occurred in the unit block of Stevenson
Drive, Dover in early 2013 where the victim engaged in consensual intercourse with 20 year old
Defendant. Since the time of the intercourse, Defendant was arrested on additional charges for
threatening the victim and was ordered by the court not to contact her. However, it was learned
that he has had repeated contact with the victim after the no contact order was issued by the
court.
Respectfully Submitted,
James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
Chief of Police
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Dover Police Department
Monthly Report
To
Mayor and City Council
“To Protect and Serve”
April 2013
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May 22, 2013
Honorable Carleton E. Carey, Sr., Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Carey and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of April 2013:
COMPLAINTS
th
Total complaints received through April 30 numbered 11,233. This is a decrease of 444 complaints over the same
time period last year.
11,677 11,233
12,000
10,228 10,209
11,000
10,000
8,516
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATIONS
10
Cases Reported in
7
8 7 April
6 Cases Cleared in
April
4 2
2 1 Cases Cleared
2 from Previous
0 0 0 0 Months
0
Burglary Robbery Rape
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COMMUNITY POLICING/QUALITY OF LIFE SECTION
ENFORCEMENT ACTION Contacts
ABANDONED VEHICLES 2
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 6
ASSIST OTHER 1
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
BIKE ON SIDEWALK 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 16
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 21
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 20
LOUD MUSIC 5
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 6
PARKING VIOLATIONS 11
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 83
PROSTITUTION 0
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT 0
DCO’S
WANTED CHECKS/CPC’S 7
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 52
WARNINGS 9
FUGITIVE 8
TOTAL CONTACTS 247
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
8,000 7,204 6,925
The department issued 5,293 traffic citations 7,000
through this reporting period. This is a decrease of 5,927 5,795 5,293
6,000
502 citations over the number issued during the
same period last year. 5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
TRAFFIC CRASHES 654 645
700 636 607 593
th
Through April 30 , Dover Police investigated 645 600
traffic crashes. This is a decrease of 9 crashes 500
investigated during the same period last year 400
300
200
100
0
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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911 CENTER
During the month of April, the Dover Police
Department handled a total of 9,803 calls
22% averaging 327 calls per day. Dispatchers handled
2,204 calls on the 911 wireless lines, 668 calls on
the 911 landlines, and 168 calls on the Voice Over
911 Wireless Internet Protocol lines, the remaining 6,763 were
administrative calls.
911 Landline
7%
VolP
2%
69% Administrative
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
th 3,036
Through April 30 , we issued 2,444 City 3,200
3,000 2,596 2,559
ordinance summons, a decrease of 115 2,800 2,495
2,444
summonses over the same period last 2,600 2,349
2,400
year. *Note: Of those summonses issued 2,200 1,851 1,465
1,862
in April, 24 DCO’s were issued for 2,000
handicapped parking violations, 16 for fire 1,800 1,428
1,600
lane parking violations, 42 for false alarms 1,400
(1, for 1-2, 22, for 3-5 alarms, 12, for 6-9 1,200
1,000
alarms, 7, for 10-15 alarms, and 0 for 16 800
or more alarms) and 22 for noise 600
400
violations (11 for vehicle violations and 11 200
for residence violations). 0
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
ISSUED PAID
Listed below are the major crimes and activities that occurred during the month of April:
• On April 2, 2013 officers from the Dover Police Department’s Safe Streets, DVOC and Quality of
Life Task Force units contacted two defendants who were operating a Ford Taurus in the area of
Townsend Blvd., the defendants were found to be in possession of 716 bags of heroin, .5 grams
of cocaine, cash, and other items of drug paraphernalia.
• On Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 04:50 officers from The Dover Police Drug, Vice and Organized
Crime Unit, Safe Streets Unit and the Quality of Life Task Force attempted to serve a search
warrant at “Many Things” , a store-front at 239 W. Loockerman Street in reference to an ongoing
drug investigation. After securing the business, officers spotted a black thirty eight year old, in the
parking lot across from the business and recognized him as a target of the investigation and
named on the search warrant. Defendant then entered a vehicle on S. New Street while officers
attempted to stop the vehicle, he fled at a high rate of speed southbound on S. New Street.
Defendant’s vehicle disregarded the red signal at S. New Street and W. North Street and collided
with a pickup truck and trailer that was traveling westbound on W. North Street. Defendant then
fled on foot from the vehicle but was apprehended by officers a short distance from his vehicle.
The driver and passenger of the victim vehicle were injured in the collision. The driver had a
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• laceration to his scalp and both the driver and passenger suffered multiple contusions. Both were
treated at Bay Health Kent General Hospital Emergency Room and were later released. No drugs
were located but an undisclosed amount of currency was seized. The investigation continues.
• Officers from the Dover Police Department Quality of Life Task Force approached subject at 115
S. New St. that was found to be wanted by the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas. As
officers were attempting to take him into custody, he attempted to flee. After a brief struggle, the
defendant was taken into custody and found to be in possession of 8.4 grams of crack cocaine.
One of the officers involved suffered a laceration to his wrist during this incident.
• On Monday, April 8, the Dover Police was contacted by a 17 year old male victim who stated that
he was robbed at gunpoint. The investigation revealed that the victim had met the suspect on
social media and agreed to meet him in the area of the Hamlet Shopping Center. The victim
picked up the suspect and they began driving. At that time the suspect produced a handgun and
stole the victim’s cell phone and identification along with a small quantity of suspected marijuana.
After the crime was reported to police, the suspect later texted a family member of the victim
stating he wanted to sell him his phone back. Dover Police Detectives were able to set up
surveillance on the location and arrested the suspect without incident. The victim’s cell phone and
identification were recovered and returned. The weapon was not recovered.
• On April 9, 2013 the Dover Police arrested a forty year old white male defendant for numerous
counts of Sex Offender Unlawful Sexual Contact Against a Child <12, Sexual Abuse of a Child,
and other related offenses after investigation revealed that these offenses occurred in 2010 and
2011 in the 800 block of Woodcrest Turn in Dover.
• On Thursday, April 11, officers conducted an investigation into a suspicious vehicle in the alley
between the 100 block of N. New and N. Queen Streets. Multiple subjects were approached
near the vehicle and a .357 Revolver was on the ground. Further investigation by the Drug, Vice
and Organized Crime Unit revealed that one of the subjects, a thirty year old black male, was in
possession of the revolver, 6 rounds of ammunition and 2291.6 grams of marijuana
(approximately 5 pounds), and was found to be prohibited from possessing a firearm. A second
subject, a twenty year old black male, of Dover was issued a criminal summons for possessing .8
grams of marijuana.
• On April 14, 2013, the Dover Police Department responded to several 911 calls regarding
multiple gun shots fired in the area of Walker Rd and Bicentennial Blvd. Upon arrival, Officers
approached a subject matching the description provided by witnesses of the shooter. The
defendant was found to be in possession of a .40 caliber Smith & Wesson semi-automatic
handgun that was later determined to have been reported stolen to the Delaware State Police
Troop #3. The investigation also revealed that based on prior felony/drug convictions that
defendant was a person prohibited from possessing a deadly weapon. Officers did not locate
anyone struck by any of the bullets fired or any property damaged as a result of the shooting.
• On April 20, 2013, the Dover Police responded to Liberty Court Apartments in regards to a 911
call of a domestic assault. Upon the officers arrival they discovered that the defendant was
intoxicated and had been asked to leave by his girlfriend. The defendant refused to leave,
slapped the victim, obtained a kitchen knife and began to stab the victim. During a struggle, the
victim suffered injuries to her arm. The defendant was taken into custody at the scene and the
victim was transported to Kent General Hospital for medical treatment.
• On Wednesday April 24, 2013 at approximately 2220 hours, Safe Street Officers responded to
the 400 block of New Castle Ave for a curfew check. A defendant at that location was found to be
in possession of 12.3 grams of cocaine which was packaged for sale. There were also three
children in the residence.
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• On Friday April 26, 2013 three (3) Dover Police officers approached a suspicious person slumped
over in a vehicle parked in the Manchester Square Apartment complex. The driver was found to
be wanted and a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 359 bags of heroin inside a purse
belonging to the passenger (not in the vehicle at that time). A twenty three year old white female
of Camden Wyoming (the passenger) was observed coming out of an apartment and taken into
custody a short time later.
• The Dover Police Criminal Investigations Unit is currently investigating a burglary at 5 Rutherford
Court. The burglary occurred on Friday, April 26, 2013 between 0830-330 hours. The suspect
entered the residence by breaking through a rear door. Once inside the suspect removed
electronic equipment and jewelry and fled undetected.
Respectfully Submitted,
James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
Chief of Police
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Monthly Report
April 2013
Office of City Assessor
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Assessor’s Report
Number of Deeds Stamped for the Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the
Month of April 2012/2013 Month of April 2012/2013
40 34 31 $50
$31 $30
Thousand
$29
30 15 14
10 11 $12
20 $12
10 2 0 0 1 2013 s $0 $0 $3 2013
0 2012 $0
2012
First Time Buyer for Month of April April 2012/2013 Realty Property Sales in
2012/2013 Dollars Received Prior to Recording
15
14 $3
Millions
15 $2$2 $2
10 11 $2 $2
Res. Non‐First $2
10 Time Buyers
2013 $1
Res. First Time $0 $0 $0
5 Buyers 2012
$0
0
2013 2012
Major Updates
February ‐ 13 March‐ 13 April ‐ 13
Assessment Change $2,413,000 $2,220,600 ‐$254,500
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
13 $2,162,900 $1,07,400 1.19 1.05
1
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Assessor’s Report
Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
‐All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into Fortis.
2015 Revaluation
‐ The Assessor’s Office has started the 2015 Revaluation process by visiting various neighborhoods
and collecting data, if necessary.
Assessor’s Office
Supplemental Billing
‐ April Supplemental bills went out totaling $2,290.98
Appeals
‐ Posted Assessment Register on the web, in City Hall, Dover Library and Assessor’s Office.
Breakdown of Appeals:
Commercial: 0
Residential: 12 (4 appellants withdrew their appeal and 3 stipulated to a new value)
Exemption Request: 14
2
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MAY 22, 2013 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
09:38 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-067.09-01-57.00 20B R10 164 MERION RD 1 16 1976 1 1816 C+ GD 180,900 04-APR-13 159,900
ED05-067.09-03-23.00 20A R10 5 WHITEMARSH CT 1 13 1982 2 1841 B- GD 163,400 24-APR-13 150,000
ED05-067.17-01-35.00 20A R10 63 S TURNBERRY DR 1 13 1978 2 2592 B- VG 223,700 05-APR-13 150,000
ED05-067.17-04-31.00 16E R10 114 SWEETGUM DR 1 6 1993 2 1824 B- AV 184,800 01-APR-13 195,000
ED05-067.18-01-69.00 21 R10 1341 WALKER RD 1 14 1965 1 912 C- FR 105,900 04-APR-13 62,500
ED05-067.18-03-19.00 17 R10 12 FREEDOM PL 1 5 1981 2 2294 B GD 205,000 25-APR-13 145,000
ED05-068.15-05-18.00 25A R10 203 TEA PARTY TRL 13 2012 2 1580 B+ AV 185,200 01-APR-13 155,000
ED05-068.18-05-20.00 27 R10 44 N EDGEHILL AVE 1 14 1953 1 1212 C AV 161,500 12-APR-13 130,000
ED05-076.06-07-60.00- 54 R50 1218 AFTON CT 1 20 1984 1 967 C AV 109,500 24-APR-13 70,000
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MAY 22, 2013 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 2
09:38 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
009
ED05-077.06-01-21.01 8 R10 25 BAYARD AVE 1 6 1995 2 1872 C+ AV 183,800 29-APR-13 189,000
ED05-077.17-02-22.00 5 R10 411 WYOMING AVE 1 3 1950 1.5 1875 C+ AV 205,200 25-APR-13 193,000
ED05-085.12-01-77.00 12 R10 337 KESSELRING AVE 1 5 1968 2 1550 C+ AV 153,800 23-APR-13 141,000
LC05-058.18-01-78.00 1 R10 118 BETH PL 1 11 1990 1 1404 D+ AV 100,200 19-APR-13 67,000
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
APRIL 2013
City Manager’s Monthly Report, April 2013
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Customer Services
As of April 30, 2013, we processed 2,032 credit card payments for the month totaling $529,772.
City of Dover property taxes were due July 31, 2012. As of April 30, 2013, the delinquent property taxes to-
tal $386,666.32 for all tax years plus penalties. Our collection efforts include sending a delinquent state-
ment, making phone calls, and enforcing the Clean Hands Act. The Planning and Inspections Department
has been providing assistance in collecting these outstanding debts. In December, the properties over one
(1) year delinquent were selected to be processed for the monition sale. There are currently 60 properties in
the monition process.
Human Resources
Continued contract negotiations.
Library
576 attended 44 programs for adults.
137 attended 17 programs for teens.
824 attended 26 programs for children.
135 attended 26 programs/classes coordinated through the Job Center.
Public Works
Working on CIP and additional funding for future street program and other projects.
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CUSTOMER SERVICES
WORK ORDERS PROCESSED Extensions of Credit
3,000 400
2,500 2,349 297
300 248 251
1,920 231 228
2,000 1,783 1,836 207 210
1,655 1,652 1,679 188
1,576 1,576 1,509 1,533 1,550 200 168 156 159
1,500 1,350 148 143
1,000 100
500
0
Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- Apr - May- Jun- Jul- Aug - Sep - Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr -
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE CUTS FOR NON PAYMENT
80,000 $2,000,000
$1,766,717
54,389
60,000 $1,600,000
50,505
40,000 $1,200,000
24,905
23,984 18,758
18,985 $800,000
20,000
$324,987
139 104 $400,000 $198,095
0
Drive-Thru Over the Mail, Drop Credit Cards Bank Drafts
Window Counter Box $-
2013 YTD 2012YTD April 2013 April 2012 FYTD13 FYTD12
FY 2013 FY 2012
Major Program Updates Apr 2013 Apr 2012 Difference
Year-to-Date Year-to-Date
Number of Customers Served 22,988 22,776 212 231,088 232,710
Final Bills 629 572 57 6,121 6,528
Estimated Bills 157 145 12 1,586 1,524
Penalties Posted $ 19,054 $ 15,887 3,167 $ 195,046 $ 184,448
Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended $ 88,030 $ 119,400 (31,370) $ 805,307 $ 1,549,014
Balance Transfers $ 7,580 $ 538 7,042 $ 34,966 $ 12,991
Utility Collections $ 32,172 $ 22,838 9,334 $ 230,048 $ 272,247
Special Assessments $ - $ - - $ 659 $ 330
Miscellaneous Billings $ 101,234 $ 135,026 (33,792) $ 1,203,512 $ 1,351,745
CNP through Disconnect Collars $ 32 $ 34 (2) 312 183
Court Cases - - - - -
Tamperings - 4 (4) 18 48
Taxes Levied (includes carry forward) $ 10,901,726 $ 504,723 10,397,003 $ 65,410,357 $ 4,639,587
Billing Adjustments $ 10,837 $ 2,392 8,445 $ 55,651 $ 10,526
Total Taxes Collected $ 10,253,053 $ 84,234 10,168,819 $ - $ 10,499,689
Taxes Outstanding $ 329,929 $ 422,881 (92,952) $ - $ 422,881
Payments in Lieu $ 5,000 $ - 5,000 $ - $ -
Billing Accuracy (on schedule billings) 99.0% 99.0% - 99.0% 99.0%
Bills Published on Schedule 99.0% 99.0% - 99.9% 99.9%
Meters Read on Schedule 99.9% 99.9% - 99.9% 99.9%
Customer Satisfaction Rating 99.9% 99.9% - 99.7% 99.7%
Delinquent Accounts Collected 99.7% 99.7% - 99.8% 99.8%
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April
Category Total
12 12 12 2012** 2012 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
Caucasian* 289 290 285 286 282 286 285 283 287 288 291 287 287 N/A
Minorities* 56 57 58 59 58 58 58 57 57 56 56 54 54 N/A
Hired 0 2 6 0 1 5 0 1 6 3 4 0 4 32
Terminated/
Resigned/ 3 2 5 0 5 1 0 4 2 3 1 7 4 37
Retired/Other
Transferred/
0 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 4 2 1 15
Promoted
Jobs Posted 4 2 2 0 4 1 2 4 0 4 1 5 5 34
Workers Comp. Inju-
2 2 1 4 2 2 5 0 4 3 1 2 1 29
ries
Workers Comp.
195 112 139 164 192 160 66 138 341 363 315 259 62 2506
Hours
Insurance Claims 3 6 2 3 1 3 3 4 2 5 2 2 2 38
Full-time Employees: 328 Part-time Employees: 13 (2 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 10 Library)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
* Correction to February 2012; **Correction to July 2012
Position Transferred: Administrative Assistant, Fire Chief to Administrative Assistant Police Chief,
Positions Posted: Field Supervisor, Fleet & Facilities; Part-time Building Supervisor, Playground Leader I and II
Resigned/Terminated: Part-time Library Clerk I, Administrative Assistant, Police Chief; Public Works Inspector
Recruitment Information (Positions closed in April)
American
Blac Hispan- Asian/Pacific In Out
Position Total Female Male Unknown White Indian/Alaskan Unknown
k ic Islander Dover Dover
Native
Inspector I, Fire Marshal’s
28 2 26 0 0 27 0 1 0 0 8 20
Office
Building Craftsperson I 25 0 25 0 2 21 1 1 0 0 5 20
Building Craftsperson II 26 0 26 0 0 22 0 2 1 1 6 20
Playground Leader I 17 10 6 1 7 7 1 1 0 1 8 9
Playground Leader II 8 5 3 0 4 3 1 0 0 0 2 6
Building Supervisor, part-time 25 10 13 2 10 9 2 2 0 2 11 14
Unfilled/Open Positions by Department*
Unfilled/Open Positions Apri May June July Aug Sept Oct Dec Jan Feb Mar April
Nov
By Department l 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
12
12
Electric 5 3 3 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
Public Works 13 15 16 9 12 13 12 12 14 11 13 17 18
Police 3 2 4 3 4 5 5 5 4 1 1 2 1
All Other Departments 15 14 15 8 9 6 6 7 7 5.5 6.5 7 7.5
Totals 36 34 38 21 27 26 26 27 26 21.5 24.5 30 30.5
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes **Organization Change
²
The following has been updated to reflected the Fiscal 2012-13 Budget
Electric: Electric Director, Electrical Engineer, Senior Lineman, Line Crew Superintendent
Public Works: (2) Utility Maintenance Mechanic I/ Wastewater, Utility Maintenance Mechanic II/Wastewater, Operations -Construction Manager, Building
Craftsperson I & II, Custodian, (2) Motor Equipment Operator I (streets), Motor Equipment Operator III (streets), Motor Equipment Operator I (grounds),
(2) Motor Equipment Operators III (grounds), Motor Equipment Operator II (grounds), Motor Equipment Operator I (water), Motor Equipment Operator III
(sanitation), Public Works Operation Manager, Civil Engineer l, Public Works Inspector
Police: Police Clerk
All Other Departments: Library Clerk II, Librarian I, Administrative Assistant (Inspections), Inspector I (Fire Marshal), Building Supervisor (part-time),
Account Clerk III, Service Center Clerk (part-time), Administrative Assistant (Fire-Department)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
continued
Workers Comp Injuries
20
15
10
5
0
Apr- Ma y- Jun- Jul - Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Ja n- Feb- Ma r- Apr-
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
Electric Public Works Police Others
Electric: 0 Public Works: 1 Police: 0 All Other Depts.: 0
Turnover Statistics
2013 *
2010 2011 2012* (CYD)
Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 4.96
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.17
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 2.04
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 1.75
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013(YTD)
Total Number of Employees Separating from Service 21 25 38 17
Average Number of Full-time Employees 362 356 333 329
Average Number of Part-time Employees 16 15 12 14
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Service Requests Resolved Citizen Action Center - Customers w/ New
250 234
150 Issues
206
192 198
200 182 179 177 189 182 130
171
162
144
110
150 130
90
70
100
50 86 86 100 94 100 82
61
50 30 57 45 58 55 44 56
10
0 Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr-
Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
Programming Requests Completed Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
30 28 30,000
24 23
25 21 21 25,000
20 17 20,000
Pages Viewed
15 15 14 14 15
12 13
27,002
15
25,196
15,000
22,051 22,828 22,905 23,096 23,956
20,942 20,685 18,886 19,308 19,853 19,936
10 10,000
5 5,000
0 0
Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr-
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
Current
Performance Indicators Last Month Same Month
Month
Last Year
iSeries Availability 100% 100% 100%
Server Availability 100% 100% 100%
AS/400 Connections
(concurrent/authorized users)
N/A N/A N/A
PCs Supported 352 352 339
Scheduled PCs Replaced - - -
Servers Supported 15 15 13
People Trained 1 12 4
Availability Statistics based on 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday—Friday
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LIBRARY
Reference Transactions
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Adult Teen Children
Apr 13
Adults – 1146 Teens – 347 Children – 441
Circulation Apr13 FYTD 13 Apr 12 FYTD 12
Dover residents 19,791 188,904 15,686 162,961
Ebooks 1,012 9,399 643 3,081
Kent residents* 17,109 162,526 13,765 142,567
Non-county residents 2,328 20,860 2,409 18,960
Registrations
Dover residents 312 3,557 176 1,937
Kent residents* 130 1,235 45 739
Non-county residents 12 110 3 90
Other
Visiting Patrons 21,822 263,613 30,433 305,906
Meeting Room Usage 2,007 10,395 180 800
Photocopier Usage 1,589 12,944 1,773 14,802
Dial-A-Story N/A 1,911 911 8,677
Computer Usage 4,810 40,168 3,590 40,237
Holds (Total) 7,106 58,707 6,469 69,517
*Breakout of Kent County Residential Statistics
Circulation Registrations
Harrington: 197 Harrington: 0
Milford: 306 Milford: 1
Smyrna: 1,378 Smyrna: 26
Outside City Limits: 15,228 Outside City Limits: 103
Total Registered Users: (Card Holders)
City: 20,273 Kent County: 13,042 Outside Kent County: 962
Other Points of Interest:
Inter/Interlibrary: 83 items loaned out Technical services: 2,311 items added
65 items borrowed 6,470 items deleted
Volunteers: 283 hours of service completed
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PUBLIC WORKS
Administration
Administrative review and inspection services continued on all residential and commercial developments.
The following residential subdivisions are in various phases of construction:
Oak Shadows Emerald Pointe Lexington Glenn
Village of Westover (Phase VI) Farthing Woods Eden Hill (Residential)
Patriot Village Clearview Meadows Village of Cannon Mill
Sanitation
Monthly Total Refuse (Tons) Sanitation Hours
1,500
1200
940 928 1000
1,000 826 864 862 840
769 790 788 76 4 810 800
675 698 597
636
566 549
600
500 392
400 326
143 155 150 131 141 108 118 131 12 3 130 99 109 160
200 37 53
- 0
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash Container
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 Collection Collection Repair/Delivery
Bulk Automated Apr 13 Apr 12
APRIL 13 FYTD 13 APRIL 12 FYTD 12
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 180 1,708 172 1,794
Total Tonnage to DSWA 999.94 9,258.65 912.29 9,911.91
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 17 239 19 197
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 1 28 1 30
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 37 424 53 299
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
STATS HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED
April 2013 18,105 8,716 283,320 15.6
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Streets APRIL 13 FYTD 13 APRIL 12 FYTD 12
Signed Installed 9 216 29 270
Signs Repaired 7 88 18 171
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 14,513 20,391 14,331 15,273
New Post Installed 0 35 8 59
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 0 1 1 45
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 0 1 16 139
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 40 6,269 1 1,962
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 21 1,079 5 898
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 236 0 63
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 283 0 420
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 24 523 51 535
Concrete Work (Hrs) 0 435 16 623
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0 4 0 1
Ditch Work (Hrs). 16 134 0 70
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,206 8,888 1,004 8,956
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 636 2,384 222 1,947
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 72 14,527 125 14,799
Leaf Collection (Miles) 386 5,979 296 5,478
Grounds
Arborist Crew APRIL 2013 APRIL 2012
Trees Trimmed 19 67
Trees Removed 1 19
Stumps Removed 7 9
Tree Planted 5* 43
*This as an Arbor Day planting on April 26, 2013 at Silver Lake Park.
Removed a large street tree on Loockerman Street to make room for new handicap ramp.
Beautification Crew
Greenhouse maintenance including potting up seedlings and plugs in four packs. Putting together hanging baskets
and watering of all plant in the greenhouse.
Continued mulching around trees and Loockerman Street in the downtown business district and around the trees
on The Green.
Weeding mulched areas on The Plaza.
Herbicide applications in sidewalks, curbs, parking lots and mulched areas including Constitution Place, The Green,
Weyandt Hall, the old Library, Fire Station #1 and #2, and the parking lot net to Harry Louie Laundry. A total of 66
gallons of Roundup were applied.
Mowing Crew
Began mowing on April 15, 2013. Have not been able to mow with the tractor or the boom-axe mower.
Assisted with hauling the Dover Days ticket booth on The Plaza and the concession stand on The Green.
Each mowing crew has an assigned litter list of locations to pick up every morning.
Small Engine Mechanic
Assisted with litter removal and empting trash containers in the downtown business district.
Prepared all mowing equipment ready for mowing that started April 15.
Performed corrective maintenance to mowing equipment as needed.
City Manager’s Monthly Report, April 2013 9
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Printed poster for Dover Library.
Created multiple editable PDF’s for work tracking.
Printed multiple posters for Economic Development.
Created street cross reference table for the City Clerk’s Office.
Export storm sewer data for DNREC.
Mapped tree planting project.
Updated Dover Fire Department’s map book.
Fleet and Facilities Management
Fleet Maintenance
Work Orders: 62
Major Program Updates
Measure April 2013 April 2012 DIFFERENCE
17 out of 29
58.62%
3 Unscheduled PM’s
Scheduled Preventative Maintenance appoint- 8 Vehicles unavailable/serviced 19 out of 27
- 11.75 %
ments being kept (Quantity and Percentage) for other problems 70.37%
4 Vehicles no show
1 Vehicle getting rid of
2 Vehicles didn’t need PM
due to low mileage
Facilities Management
Routine work orders completed within 5 days 22 out of 24 31 out of 31
8.33%
(Quantity and Percentage) 91.67% %
Emergency work orders completed within 2 days 2 out of 2 13 out of 13
0%
(Quantity and Percentage) 100% 100 %
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Water/Wastewater
Water Production/Billed Consumption/Flow to Kent
County
255000000
205000000
155000000
105000000
55000000
5000000
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
Series1 Series2 Series3 Series4
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates APRIL 2013 APRIL 2012 DIFF FY13 YTD FY12
State and Federal Violations 0 violations 0 violations - - -
Water Quality Complaints 30 31 -1 90 108
Plan Review Completed Within 30 days 7 plan 3 plan 79
+4 67
of Submission 100% 100%
Field Inspection Response within 48
14 6 +8 237 242
hours of Request
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task APRIL 13 APRIL 12 CURRENT FY
1,291,784,00
Water Production - Daily Average 4,158,633 4,275,267 0
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 13.00 21.37 17.46
Water Mains Repaired 0 1 24
Water Service Lines Repaired 2 0 18
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 0 4
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 0 5 4
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 49,488 76,815 604,792
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 0 4,822 49,909
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,806 1,785 1,806
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 14,109 14,018 14,109
City Manager’s Monthly Report, April 2013 11
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
Electric
System Peak Total System Load
171.1
200 100,000
81,930
158.5 153.4 77,547
143.7 80,000 66,593
62,510
140
60,085 61,952
57,915 58,635
150
118.4 55,553 56,336 55,973 55,238
109.3 111.22 107.1 52,890
102.9 104.7 102.3 60,000
99.2
100
40,000
50 20,000
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
Outages
35 6,000
Customers of Gained/Lost
30 5,000 100 88
25
4,000 80
Outages Customers
20
3,000 60 54
15
2,000
10 40 26
5 1,000 13 15
20 9
5 2 2 2 3 2 5
0 0
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr 0
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
Outages: 5 Customers:
Outages 3276 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 Controllable Outages Average Response Time
minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Annual goal is less than 40 Goal is less than 30 minutes
Standard. This will be measured by calculating
the System Average Interruption Duration Index. Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
FY 13 YTD FY 12 FY 11
3 33 36.3 Minutes 28.48 Minutes
51.78 39.44 63.78
APR 13 APR 12 FY13 YTD
PROGRAM UPDATES
Tree Trimming 234 359 1719
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 2
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 2
New Services 5 5 191
Major Goals Completed in the Past Two Months
Frazier Substation Complete
12 City Manager’s Monthly Report, April 2013
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Planning, Inspections & Recreation
April 2013
Planning, Inspections & Recreation Highlights
Community Wellness Day - 24 runners/walkers participated
in our One Community Wellness Day 5K event held at Schutte
Park on April 27th!
WSFS Sponsorship – Thank you to WSFS for their continued
support of our Spring Summer Concerts on The Green series
with a sponsorship of $3,000 for this season.
Safe Communities—After Dover City Council adopted the
Safe Communities Ordinance on April 8, 2013, the Dover Po-
lice Department held a Safe Communities Seminar on Saturday,
April 13th. The seminar was a great success, with over 25 par-
ticipants and positive reviews.
Ashley Furniture Opens—Ashley Furniture opened a Dover
location at the Dover Downs Shopping Center (location of
Michaels and Best Buy).
Open Gym Fees—During the first month of open gym fees for
non-residents, we received $466 in open gym payments.
Personnel and Training Updates
On April 4-5, 2013 Timothy Mullaney attended Hands–On Electrical Fire and Arson Investigation Train-
ing in Phoenixville, PA.
On April 30, 2013 Tracey Harvey, Ron Coburn, David McGinnis, and Sam Gonzalez attended the Fair
Housing Conference in Newark, Delaware.
Ann Marie Townshend, Dawn Melson-Williams, David Truax, Greg Akers and Ron Coburn attended the
“Complete Communities Workshop” on April 10, 2013. The Workshop was part of a series focusing on dis-
cussing strategies for the development of communities through the State. It is a project of the Institute for
Public Administration at the University of Delaware.
On April 17, 2013, Sherwanda Rachal-Speaks attended the “Stewards of Children” a child sexual abuse pre-
vention program training hosted by the Delaware Recreation and Parks Society.
Dawn Melson-Williams attended a Design Review Workshop for Historic District Commissions in Lewes,
DE on April 27, 2013. The workshop focused on procedures for design review in Historic Districts. The
Maryland Association of Historic Commissions presented the workshop.
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Planning, Inspections & Recreation Revenue
FY '13 Budget FY '13 Actual
(YTD)
Looking Forward….
Revenue Stream The following activities are
planned for May.
Business License $1,455,000 $ 1,452,103 99%
Silver Lake Commission -
Trailer License $23,000 $ 21,950 95%
Building Permits $400,000 $ 325,141 81%
Planning Spring Clean up for
Cert. of Occupancy $9,000 $ 5,400 60% Mirror Lake & Silver Lake
Public Occupancy $9,000 $ 9,446 105% for May 18
Lodging House $12,000 $ 14,693 122%
Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcom-
Plumbing/Heating/Air $70,000 $ 60,421 86%
mittee—Bike to Work Day—
Sprinkler $25,000 $ 21,042 84%
May 15
Rental Inspection Fee $325,000 $ 341,274 105%
Miscellaneous $25,000 $ 16,472 66% Greater Dover Arts Council -
Fire Protection Fees $30,300 $ 26,050 86% Received six nominations for
Vacant Building Reg. $15,000 $ 54,250 362% the Annual Mayor’s Arts and
Mayor’s Youth Arts Awards.
Total P&I Revenue $2,398,300 $ 2,348,242 98%
Winners will be announced in
May.
Recreation $130,000 $106,168 82%
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits
(Building Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. For April 2013, Planning Staff
was involved with review of 86 Permits and 9 Certificates of Occupancy permits (2013 Year to Date total
of 276 Permits and COs compared to 263 year-to-date in 2012). Planning Staff also reviews new applica-
tions for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus on the various implementation items identified in the 2008 Comprehen-
sive Plan as amended.
On-going efforts of the Planning Office include participating in planning for the Capital City Trail,
participating in the planning and development design of Garrison Oak Technical Park, the pending
updates to the FIRM Maps (Flood Insurance Rate Maps) issued by FEMA for flood plains, and research
for future ordinance amendments related to the commercial zoning classifications.
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New Dover High School Project (C-10-05/S-11-18)
Construction activities related to site improvements and the building construction activities continue at the new
Dover High School project site along with the west entrance (Dover High Drive) and Route 8 improvements.
The safety concerns for pedestrian and vehicular traffic at the east entrance of High School site continue to be
in the forefront. The Planning Staff continues to work the Capital School District and DelDOT regarding this
matter including the possibly of a HAWK signal for pedestrian crossing of Route 8 and an on-going Pedestrian
Study of the area.
Garrison Energy Center (Master Plan S-12-03/ Phase 1 S-12-17)
The Planning Staff participates in weekly coordination conference calls with Calpine regarding the Garrison
Energy Center project at 450 Garrison Oak Drive (Lot 7 of the Garrison Oak Technical Park). A Preliminary
Final Site Plan approval for the Garrison Energy Center Phase 1 was granted on March 8, 2013. The project
continues to progress towards completion of the Final Site Plan documents related to water and sewer utility
planning as technical review by the Planning Office and other City Departments and agencies continues. Plan-
ning & Inspections Staff met with Kvaerner, the site construction manager/contractor regarding the forthcom-
ing Building Permits for construction activity. The Administrative Building Permit #13-286 for site construc-
tion was issued on April 2, 2013. Planning Staff continues to work with the project regarding a Tree Mitigation
Plan, finalization of the utility aspects of the Site Plan, and procedures for issuance of Building Permits.
NPDES Permit
During the month of April, the City of Dover Planning Office held two workshops on composting that was
held at the Dover Public Library. The City also participated in the Parks and Recreation Community Wellness
Event and 5K which encouraged physical and outdoor activities to promote overall personal wellbeing and
environmental health. Also, in preparation for the scheduled Silver and Mirror Lake Cleanup event in May,
flyers and a PSA were created and distributed to encourage attendance.
BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment met on April 3, 2013. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjust-
ment was scheduled for May 15, 2013. The following applications were considered.
V-13-02 1004 South State Street—Variance Approval to allow encroachment of seven inches by six inch-
es for a setback of twenty-four feet three inches on the west side and six inches on the south side yard as
demonstrated by the applicant.
V-13-04 105 North West Street—Solid Rock Baptist Church —Variance Approval to allow the building
to be located twenty feet from the front property line.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission did not meet in April. The next Historic District Commission meeting is
scheduled for May 16, 2013.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on April 15, 2013 and took the actions summarized listed below. The next
Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2013.
S-13-05 Lands of KGH Development Corporation at 625 South State Street— Action on Site Develop-
ment Plan application postponed for thirty days until both parties (Bayhealth and Holy Cross Church &
School) have full knowledge as to the destiny of the property.
S-13-06 US Gas at 461 North DuPont Highway—Site Development Plan approval for the additional im-
pervious surface including the comments made to include routine inspections to ensure that the property is be-
ing used correctly, the lighting improvements for the site, and also the DAC comments. Approval of the waiver
request for the partial elimination of curbing and the waiver request for the reduction of Arterial Street Buffer.
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The approval includes adjustments to the proposed fence and lighting to the satisfaction of the Planning De-
partment and to require monthly inspections for a period of twelve months to ensure that the business is op-
erating as Code requires.
C-11-02 4-H After School Program at Capitol Green Community Center—Approval for a second
one year extension of the Planning Commission approval granted on April 18, 2011 for the after school
program (Day Care Center).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Monthly statistics for the month of April 2013.
CDBG FY12 Projects
Homeownership Assistance Program
Six (6) families were provided settlement assistance to purchase properties in the City of Dover. All funds
have been expended.
MHDC Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate owner occupied homes in the City of Dover found in violation of
the City’s housing code. The waiting list for this project will be open on June 12th for eligible applicants to
apply.
Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless
CDBG funds will be used for operations cost for the shelter.
MHDC Emergency Home Repair Project
Emergency repairs have been completed on 4 homes.
NCALL Research
CDBG funds were used for foreclosure prevention and pre-purchase homeownership counseling services for
ten (10) Dover residents.
Serenity Place
CDBG funds will be used for the reconstruction of a treatment facility for persons who suffer from sub-
stance abuse that was destroyed in a fire. Funds for this project have been expended.
Elizabeth W. Murphey School
CDBG funds will be used to install a geothermal heating system in one of the facilities that services children
that are at risk for homelessness. This project has been completed.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
The City was awarded $1,426,740 for the acquisition and rehab of foreclosed properties to be sold to quali-
fying families. A total of $1,767,964 including program income has been expended on the acquisition and
renovations for 11 properties. The remaining balance of $176,703 will be utilized for renovations, acquisi-
tion and down payment assistance for eligible NSP properties. Eight properties have been sold, one is a
lease purchase and one is a rental that serves persons with disabilities. Central Delaware Habitat for Human-
ity has purchased the eleventh NSP property in the City of Dover and they already have a buyer. Six (6)
-time homebuyers have purchased homes through the NSP Settlement Assistance Program.
218 Ann Avenue (sold) 337 N. Governors Avenue (sold)
343 Mimosa Avenue (sold) 254 Green Blade Drive (sold)
907 Woodcrest Avenue (sold) 302 Stone Brook Place (lease purchase)
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1430 S. Hancock (group home rental) 11 Westover Drive (sold)
1415 S. Hancock (sold) 110 Thames Drive (sold)
4 Bennington Street (under renovation)
Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
416 W. Division Street—Asbestos abatement scheduled for May 6, 2013
126 N. Ann Avenue – Owner is working on repairs to the interior of the property.
209 N. New Street – The owner of the property made contact with staff and has started repairs to the
structure.
628 N. West Street – Owner will begin exterior painting and repairs in May.
312/314 West Division Street – Owner has indicated he will demolish the building. Asbestos survey was
completed and the asbestos abatement is scheduled to start May 13, 2013.
423 Cecil Street—Property was presented to City Council on April 22, 2013. Council approved the rec-
ommendations of staff and ordered the owner to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days or the
City will have the structure demolished.
427 West Division Street—Property was presented to City Council on April 22, 2013. Council tabled
the recommendation of staff and allowed the adjacent property owners 60 days to make an offer to pur-
chase the property. If an sale is not agreed upon within 60 days, Council recommended that staff pro-
ceed with the demolition of the structure.
1080 & 1108 Bay Road—Both properties have been demolished.
528 Fulton Street—15 day notice sent to the owner advising them to either repair the home or the City
will proceed with presenting the building to Council as a dangerous building and recommend having the
building demolished.
Vacant Buildings—During April, 33 additional buildings were registered as vacant, and $4,250.00 in
vacant building registration fees were collected.
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Code Enforcement Activity—April
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff ini ated % staff ini ated
month YTD current month YTD
No valid Rental Permit 77 99 100% 98%
No valid Building Permit 6 24 83% 88%
Tall grass and weeds 67 67 91% 91%
Unregistered vehicle 9 30 100% 93%
Abandoned vehicle 4 50 100% 98%
Annual Housing Inspec on 51 177 96% 92%
Property Maintenance – 96 290 70% 75%
Electric Termina on 24 65 100% 92%
Dover Code of Ordinances 58 183 33% 69%
Zoning 19 45 79% 76%
Total Cases 411 1030
Total # of Inspec ons
For Month 578
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Fire Marshal’s Office, Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
LIFE SAFETY
Inspec ons APR 13 FYTD 13 APR 12 FYTD 12
Fire Protec on Inspec ons (New &
Exis ng) 23 261 138 604
Fire Code Inspec ons
98 316 15 351
Inspec on Deficiencies 49 100 10 391
Cer ficate of Occupancy
3 46 6 32
Accidental $ $96,450.00 $16,000.00 $243,910.00
Incendiary $15,000 $16,100.00 $50 $262,050.00
Undetermined $75,000 $76,000.00 $500 $22,300.00
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued APR 13 FYTD 13 APR 12 FYTD 12
Administra ve Permit
2 23 1 15
Building Addi on/Renova on Permits
40 257 37 308
Building Permits
19 118 11 133
Demoli on Permits
6 44 4 20
Fence Permits
16 77 6 91
Fire Preven on Permits
12 97 7 64
Mechanical Permits
17 244 21 231
Plumbing Permits
25 279 16 391
Sign Permits
37 212 16 221
Swimming Pool Permits
2 13 3 10
Business Licenses
41 1,061 28 1,414
Merchant Licenses
6 272 5 280
Contractor Licenses
36 735 27 790
Lodging House Licenses
0 51 0 15
Mobile Homes
7 232 4 309
Public Occupancy
14 347 12 136
Rental Dwelling
118 3,000 115 1,438
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspec ons APR 13 FYTD 13 APR 12 FYTD 12
Building
215 2,871 362 2,988
Plumbing/Mechanical
181 2,945 234 3,373
Cer ficate of Occupancy 9 81 11 107
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
Number of Fires Requiring FM Response Enforcement Ac vity
for April ‐ 6 fires 200 Banning Street: Pull Sta on (Ac ve
I Undetermined Warrant for person involved) 2/13
3 Incendiary Juvenile set fire in boy’s bathroom of Do‐
ver High School causing sprinkler system
2 Vehicles into buildings
to control the fire. Juvenile was arrested
93 hours of inves ga on me and charged with Arson I.
Number of Ac ve Fire Inves ga ons Number of Complaints – 23
Super Lodge Motel 2/13
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Recreation Division
Enrollment Summary: April 2012 vs. April 2013
140
120
100
80
FY12
60
FY13
40
20
0
General Sports Trips Leagues (# Camps
Recreation of teams)
Category FY12 FY13
General Recrea on 91 408
Sports 99 178
Trips 77 37
Leagues 382 323
Camps 0 26
City employees par cipate in the One
Community Wellness 5K Run/Walk
Recrea on Revenue Breakdown: April 2012 vs. April 2013
General General
Recreation Recreation
Sports
Sports
Trips
Trips
Leagues
Leagues
Building &
Field Rentals
Building & Camps
Field Rentals
General Recreation $3,214
General Recreation $1,806 Sports $909
Sports $2,005 Trips $326
Trips $850 Leagues $5,320
Leagues $2,275 Building & Field Rentals $900
Building & Field Rentals $840 Camps $415
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John W. Pitts Recreation Center – April 2013
Total Program Attendance Facility Usage By The Hour
**
Facility Usage By The Hour MAR 13 FYTD 13 MAR 12 FYTD 12
Open Gym 533.75 4,638.75 429.25 4,247.25
Fitness Classes 54.5 474.75 48 383
Leagues 12 724 36 415.5
Camps 32.5 81.5 0 44
Sports Classes 16 168 18.5 171
Meetings & Rentals 55.5 298 28.5 273.25
Enrichment Classes 2 52 17.5 90.5
Total Facility Usage Hours 706.25 6,437 577.75 5,624.5
Program Attendance figures includes participants, parents and spectators in the facility.
Program Attendance** MAR 13 FYTD 13 MAR 12 FYTD 12
Total 2,926 46,727 3,053 47,367
Open Gym 1,081 7,725 767 7,135
Fitness Classes 382 3,440 268 3,009
Leagues 255 26,383 1,075 27,505
Camps 115 369 0 348
Sports Classes 205 1,493 248 1,915
Meetings & Rentals 884 6,121 649 7,192
Enrichment Classes 4 115 46 263
Since our opening in late April 2008, we have had 263,550 guests at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.
W e a re iss uing FRE E Recre ation Center ID C ards to tr ack usage of the facility during Public O pen G ym Periods .
The statistics lis te d below reflec t thos e that hav e co mplete d the r egistration.
O p en G ym Reg ist ration s:
Total ID c ards issu ed : 5,602
C ity Residents: 2,4 81 (4 4% )
N on-City Re sidents : 3,121 (56%)
K ent County Res iden ts: 2,589 (46 %)
S uss ex C ounty Res idents : 1 85 (3 %)
N ew Cas tle County Residents: 114 ( 2%)
O ut o f State Residents: 233 (4% )
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Monthly Report
April 2013
Economic Development Office
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2013_04 Economic Development Office
Weekly conference calls with Calpine to discuss issues regarding the site plan
Facilitated conference call with Kirk Betts to discuss transmission line options to the Garrison
Substation
Attended the Greater Dover Committee Meeting
Met with Marvin Hill and Becker Morgan to review farmland restrictions at the Garrison Tract
Participated in Board of Advisors meeting at Bayhealth to review future plans for hospital
expansion
Reviewed Bid Packages for the demolition at 238 Railroad Avenue
Attended Kent Economic Partnership Annual Dinner
Staff hosted a ‘Meet & Greet’ for Lou Colón, DDP Executive Director, during First Friday
Attended the Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting to provide the
Semi-Annual Report on Economic Development Benchmarks
Met with Jim Waddington to review Food Innovation District presentation
Attended a joint City Council and Levy Court meeting and participated in the presentation on the
Food Innovation District
Met at DEDO with a potential prospect from Germany to provide an overview of Garrison Tract
Conducted a site visit at the Garrison Tract for the German Company
Met with Bob Ruggio with regard to ILC’s expansion and the Air Cargo Ramp expansion
Participated in White House conference call regarding the budget update
Attended the DEEDS reception in Wilmington
Provided Phase I and Phase II Environmental Studies and Wetlands Delineation Letter to DEDO
for the Garrison Tract
Provided Tim McLaughlin an overview of the Garrison facility and provided him with a copy of
the restrictions that limit the use of the Garrison Tract
Attended the Delaware Sports Commission Board Meeting
Met with Alan Levin to discuss future infrastructure needs at the Garrison Tract and his
participation in the Kent County Economic Summit on September 24, 2013
Attended a combined Committee of 100 and DEEDS Meeting which was hosted in Dover and
gave an economic overview presentation to the combined group
Attended the Kent County Tourism Board Meeting and provided an economic development
update
Conference call with Alan Perry to get an update on availability of manufacturing space, office
space and warehouse space at the former SunRoc location
Provided information on the former SunRoc location to Barb DeHaven at DEDO for as potential
location for a manufacturing company
Attended the Kent County Economic Consortium Meeting
Attended the Grand Opening of MedExpress
Attended the Mayor’s Annual Reception
Met with the Executive Director of the DDP and Walker Parking Consultants to discuss potential
parking solutions for the City of Dover
Provided an overview on the Food Innovation District to Senator Carper’s staff
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Met with City Planner and Planner II and provided an overview of the Food Innovation District
Attended a briefing at Proctor & Gamble to discuss their expansion plans and change of entrance
and exits into the plant and how the City can be of assistance
Assisted Calpine with their planning for their groundbreaking
Contacted the owner of Dover Rent-All for Calpine to discuss providing a tent for their
groundbreaking
Met with Joe Petrosky regarding a tenant in the Priscilla Block Building and the availability of
the number of parking spaces necessary to accommodate the potential tenant
Met with Paul Fleming and the City Planner at the Pitt Center to discuss the economic impact of
softball diamonds and a proposal for expansion of diamond fields
Measures:
1. Maintain an unemployment rate for the City of Dover that is lower than national and state
averages.
2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Actual 2012 - 2013 Projected
Results <10% unemployment rate in <10% unemployment rate in <10% unemployment rate in
July 2011 July 2012 July 2013
9.2 % - U.S. Rate 8.2% - U.S. Rate 7.5% - U.S. Rate
8.0 % - DE Rate 6.8 % - DE Rate 7.2% - DE Rate
9.9% - City of Dover Rate 8.6% - City of Dover Rate 8.5% - City of Dover Rate
June 2011 – Actual June 2012 – Actual April 2013 Actual
2. Monitor number of contacts with small businesses and with out-of-town companies
interested in locating in Dover.
2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Actual 2012 - 2013 Projected
Results ≥20 contacts with potential >20 contacts with potential >20 contacts with potential
small businesses; small businesses; small businesses;
12 contacts YTD 10 Contacts YTD 18 Contacts YTD
≥15 contacts with out-of-town 11 contacts with out-of-town 11 contacts with out-of-town
companies interested in companies interested in companies interested in
locating in Dover. locating in Dover locating in Dover
10 contacts YTD 9 Contacts YTD 6 Contacts YTD
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2013-04 Downtown Dover Partnership
Provided technical assistance to eleven (11) prospective small business individuals on overall
business development within the Downtown Dover Business District
Provided technical assistance (orientation) to three (3) existing small business owners in
preparing and submitting small business loan application for loan consideration
Continuing technical assistance to eight (8) prospective small business individuals on locating
available space within the downtown district to lease - of these eight (8) inquiries, six (6) have
signed leases to occupy vacant spaces within downtown
Coordinated and implemented ongoing logistics for the Farmer’s Market Program scheduled to
commence in June’ 13
Coordinated media (newspaper announcement), website and social media press releases of series
of Special Events which occurred during April ’13 in downtown Dover
In collaboration with the YWCA Delaware conducted three (3) small business development
trainings on Business Basics for eleven (11) participants
Attended and participated as a panelist in the USDA Loan Fund Roundtable
Provided technical assistance to the Communities in Schools Coordinator for Campus
Community School in planning several events to be held in April in downtown
Completed first phase of Memorandum of Understanding with YWCA Delaware to assist us with
Small Business Development Referrals
Represented the Downtown Dover Partnership at the Kent County is Open for Business Forum
Represented the Downtown Dover Partnership at the following two (2) Grand Openings:
Governor's Ribbon Cutting – MedExpress on April 23rd and Kaizen Karate and CrossFit Dover
on April 25th
Represented the Downtown Dover Partnership at the Mayor’s Reception on April 23rd
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City of Dover
Capital Investment Plan
Project Tracking Report
March 31, 2013
Points to Remember -
* Original Project Budget = Original Total Project Budget initially included in approved annual budget.
* Latest Project Budget = Revised Total Project Budget included in most recent approved annual budget or one of the following:
bond resolution, revolving fund loan agreement, Council approved budget amendment, or City Manager approved amendment as per
the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Current Fiscal Year - Revised Fiscal Year Budget = Current Year approved project budgets plus carry forward balances of unspent
budgets in the prior fiscal year. Project Carry Forward balances will be submitted to City Council for amendment in January 2010.
Can also be amended with City Manager approval per the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Water Quality, Inflow/Infiltration, Distribution Upgrades and New Development projects are budgeted as a blanket project and once
individual projects are identified and estimated they are created using an allocation of the overall budgeted amount.
* Status and Comments provided by City Manager.
* For Finance purposes projects are considered completed when placed in service and all charges have been processed.
Community Water & Total
Current Year Budget Funding Sources General Transportation Wastewater Electric CIP
Budget Balance $ 62,000 $ 171,400 $ 4,508,500 $ 534,700 $ 5,276,600
Restricted MSA (non Public Safety) 132,200 - - - 132,200
Library Funding - FY11 Budget Balance (95,500) - - - (95,500)
Federal and/or State Grants 1,746,000 - - - 1,746,000
Transfer from Library Foundation 71,000 - - - 71,000
Friends of the Library Donation 102,400 - - - 102,400
Kent County Library Contribution 250,000 - - - 250,000
Sale of Assets - Library 1,200,000 - - - 1,200,000
Debt Financing - Green Energy Components 648,500 - - - 648,500
Community Transportation Fund - FY11 Balances - 1,630,050 - - 1,630,050
Debt Financing 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 - 6,000,000
Other State/Federal Grants 324,700 - - - 324,700
Police Grants 33,800 - - - 33,800
Transfer from Capital Reserves - - - 550,000 550,000
Impact Fee Reserves - - 550,000 - 550,000
State Community Transportation Funds - 700,000 - - 700,000
Transfer Loan Proceeds to CT Fund - Street Program - 1,606,700 - - 1,606,700
Transfer from Operating Funds 613,400 - 2,900,000 3,500,000 7,013,400
Transfer from Future Capacity Reserve 2,000,000 - - - 2,000,000
Interest Income - - 25,000 40,700 65,700
Total Funding Sources (Unaudited) $ 9,088,500 $ 4,108,150 $ 11,983,500 $ 4,625,400 $ 29,805,550
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TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Current Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Budget % Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD % Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
FY2009
LB0901 M/G/L New Library Project $ 18,200,000 $ 20,469,080 $ 19,645,688 $ 823,392 96.0% $ 2,535,000 $ 4,089,100 $ 3,356,908 82.1% In Process Overall project 80% Complete on 7/31/12
ST1203 Dump Truck Refurbishment 30,000 24,000 28,725 (4,725) 119.7% - 12,000 16,704 139.2% In Process
FY12 MSA - Capital non-safety - 132,200 - 132,200 200.0% - 132,200 - 0.0% Restricted MSA Funding
Totals - FY09 $ 18,230,000 $ 20,625,280 $ 19,674,413 $ 950,867 95.4% $ 2,535,000 $ 4,233,300 $ 3,373,612 79.7%
FY2013
--- Vehicles & Equipment $ 399,900 $ 399,900 $ 190,626 $ 209,274 47.7% $ 399,900 $ 399,900 $ 190,626 47.7%
--- Annual Fire Truck Payments 238,500 238,500 238,515 (15) 100.0% 238,500 238,500 238,515 100.0%
Mayor Security Cameras 33,000 33,000 33,000 - 100.0% 33,000 33,000 33,000 100.0%
FC1302 B/L City Hall Fire Suppression 288,000 288,000 - 288,000 0.0% 288,000 288,000 - 0.0% Financed by PNC Loan - FY12
FC1303 G City Hall Emergency Generator 93,000 93,000 96,275 (3,275) 103.5% 93,000 93,000 96,275 103.5% DEMA Grant funded
IT1301 G Server & Backup Solution 57,000 57,000 56,942 58 99.9% 57,000 107,000 56,942 53.2% $15K is DEMA grant funded
PR1301 Dover Park- Roof Replacement 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 0.0% 30,000 30,000 - 0.0%
ST1303 B/L Salt Storage Facility-Schutte Park 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 0.0% Financed by PNC Loan - FY12
ST1304 B/L Garrison Farm Improvements 1,924,000 1,924,000 10,013 1,913,987 0.5% 1,924,000 1,950,000 10,013 0.5% Financing to be determined
PD1301 G Police Elec Breaker Replacement 33,800 33,800 33,800 - 100.0% 33,800 33,800 33,800 100.0% Police Grant funded
PD1302 B/L Police Micro Seal Parking Lots 25,300 25,300 - 25,300 0.0% 25,300 25,300 - 0.0% Financed by PNC Loan - FY12
Totals - FY12 $ 2,501,100 $ 2,501,100 $ 197,030 $ 2,304,070 7.9% $ 3,172,500 $ 3,248,500 $ 659,171 20.3%
Debt issuance cost - PNC/Other 56,000 56,000 - 56,000 0.0% 56,000 - - 0.0%
Transfer to CT Fund - Streets 1,606,700 1,606,700 - 1,606,700 0.0% 1,606,700 1,606,700 - 0.0% PNC Loan for FY12/FY13 Street Program
Grand Totals $ 22,393,800 $ 24,789,080 $ 19,871,443 $ 4,917,637 80.2% $ 7,370,200 $ 9,088,500 $ 4,032,783 44.4% 44.4%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
G = Grant funded project
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan; Projects will be completed through CT Fund, therefore the loan proceeds will be transferred from Capital Fund into the Community Transportation Fund;
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Hide TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Current Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Budget % Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD % Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
FY 2002
CT0212 North Street sidewalk $ 80,400 $ 80,400 $ - $ 80,400 0.0% $ - $ 80,400 $ - 0.0% Waiting on DDP improvements
Totals $ 80,400 $ 80,400 $ - $ 80,400 0.0% $ - $ 80,400 $ - 0.0%
FY 2009
CT0555 Little League Park paving $ 11,600 $ 11,600 $ - $ 11,600 0.0% $ - $ 11,600 $ - 0.0% Re-program for signage
Totals $ 11,600 $ 11,600 $ - $ 11,600 0.0% $ - $ 11,600 $ - 0.0%
FY 2007
CT0708 E. Water Street Brick $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ - $ 65,000 0.0% $ - $ 65,000 $ - 0.0% Specialty contract needed
Totals $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ - $ 65,000 0.0% $ - $ 65,000 $ - 0.0%
FY 2009
CT0977 M Schutte Parking Lot $ 21,950 $ 21,950 $ - $ 21,950 0.0% $ - $ 21,950 $ - 0.0% Deferred
Totals $ 21,950 $ 21,950 $ - $ 21,950 0.0% $ - $ 21,950 $ - 0.0%
FY2012
CT1201 M North Street Roundabout $ - $ 500,000 $ - $ 500,000 0.0% $ - $ 500,000 $ - 0.0% 35% Site work initiated
CT1212 Stoney Creek Lighting - 40,000 8,696 31,304 21.7% - 40,000 8,696 21.7%
TE0601 M Lincoln Park Center 900,000 1,423,500 522,687 900,813 36.7% - 911,100 10,359 1.1% Started
Totals $ 900,000 $ 1,963,500 $ 531,383 $ 1,432,117 27.1% $ - $ 1,451,100 $ 19,055 0.0%
FY2013
CTxxxx Unapplied CT Projects (placeholder) $ 700,000 $ 378,415 $ - $ 378,415 0.0% $ 700,000 $ 378,415 $ - 0.0% Future CT Agreements
CT1295 Hazel Road - 61,056 - 61,056 0.0% - 61,056 - 0.0%
CT1316 Robbins Hose Station 2 - 111,925 85,823 26,102 76.7% - 111,925 85,823 76.7%
CT1317 Wesley College Phase I - 148,604 - 148,604 0.0% - 148,604 - 0.0%
ST1301 FY13 Concrete Program 60,000 60,000 6,199 53,801 10.3% 60,000 60,000 6,199 10.3% Financed by PNC Loan - FY12
STxxxx Street & Alley Program 300,000 56,400 56,400 0.0% - 56,400 - 0.0%
ST1305 White Oak Tax Ditch - 12,600 - 12,600 0.0% 12,600 - 0.0%
MR1301 Security Cameras - 102,400 48,240 54,160 47.1% - 102,400 48,240 47.1% General Fund Appropriations
ST1302 FY12/FY13 Street & Alley Program 1,546,700 1,546,700 - 1,546,700 0.0% 1,546,700 1,546,700 - 0.0% Financed by PNC Loan - FY12
$ 2,606,700 $ 2,478,100 $ 140,262 $ 2,337,838 5.7% $ 2,306,700 $ 2,478,100 $ 140,262 6.1%
Grand Totals $ 3,593,650 $ 4,528,550 $ 671,645 $ 3,856,905 14.8% $ 2,306,700 $ 4,108,150 $ 159,317 6.9%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
C = Project funded by combination of CT Funds and General Fund
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan; Projects will be completed through CT Fund, therefore the loan proceeds will be transferred from Capital Fund into the Community Transportation Fund
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TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Approved Revised Fiscal % Status /
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget %
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Complete Comments
FY 2008
WD0804 M 1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage $ 4,196,600 $ 2,590,000 $ 47,264 $ 2,542,736 1.8% $ 2,000,000 $ 2,166,000 $ 13,255 0.6% Started Staff reviewing agreement docs
WD0805 M Piney Point Well 398,800 665,000 118,580 546,420 17.8% 450,000 532,901 44,170 8.3% Started Staff reviewing RFP
Totals - FY08 $ 4,595,400 $ 3,255,000 $ 165,844 $ 3,089,156 5.1% $ 2,450,000 $ 2,698,901 $ 57,425 2.1%
FY2009
WQ0907 SL/C Rt. 13 Water Main 1,023,700 2,214,600 2,173,195 41,405 98.1% - 192,600 114,868 59.6% 100.0% Complete; Awaiting final charges
FY2010
WW1007 M/SL Fox Hall Pump Station 427,900 358,900 353,596 5,304 98.5% - 144,800 89,297 61.7% 98.0% Final punch list items outstanding
WW1010 I Tar Ditch Interceptor Upgrade 518,230 495,400 28,014 467,386 5.7% - 490,300 0.0% Started Easement request sent to residents
Totals - FY10 $ 946,130 $ 854,300 $ 381,611 $ 472,689 44.7% $ - $ 635,100 $ 89,297 14.1%
FY2011
WW1104 SL Lepore Road P/S Replacement 350,000 402,000 283,491 118,509 70.5% - 384,200 210,105 54.7% Started Contractor ordered Station
Totals - FY11 $ 350,000 $ 402,000 $ 283,491 $ 118,509 70.5% $ - $ 384,200 $ 210,105 54.7%
FY2012
WD1201 Pay-As-You-Go Water Station 30,200 30,200 - 30,200 0.0% - 30,200 - 0.0% Started Specs being developed
WQ1202 WQI - New Street - 113,960 26,600 87,360 23.3% - 87,400 - 0.0% Started Project on hold - Design complete
WQ1203 WQI - Silver Lake - 279,840 238,576 41,264 85.3% - 62,776 49,578 79.0% 100.0% Complete; Awaiting final charges
WW1201 M/SL Inflow/Infiltration Removal (1) 1,000,000 971,900 55,075 916,825 5.7% - - - 0.0% See FY13 I & I Program; $916.800
WW1202 M SCADA Equipment Upgrade 84,900 84,900 76,784 8,116 90.4% 29,300 29,300 - 0.0% Started Awaiting delivery of materials
WW1204 M Baltray Pump Station Replacement 125,000 125,000 20,874 104,126 16.7% 100,000 100,000 293 0.3% Started Project on hold - Bid specs ready
WW1205 M Dover Brook Gardens Pump Station 65,000 65,000 12,194 52,806 18.8% 50,000 50,000 2,342 4.7% Started Project on hold - Bid specs ready
WW1206 M Brandywine Pump Station Rplcmnt 402,000 402,000 33,875 368,125 8.4% 350,000 350,000 293 0.1% Started Project on hold - Bid specs ready
WW1207 M McKee Pump Station Comm Rplcmt 55,000 55,000 7,724 47,276 14.0% 45,000 45,000 293 0.7% Started Project on hold - Bid specs ready
Totals - FY12 $ 1,762,100 $ 2,127,800 $ 471,702 $ 1,656,098 88.8% $ 574,300 $ 754,676 $ 52,798 7.0%
FY2013
--- Vehicles & Equipment $ 524,500 $ 524,500 $ 408,745 $ 115,755 77.9% $ 524,500 $ 527,548 $ 408,745 77.5% Started All ordered or bid
WW1301 M Hazlettville Road Interceptor 770,000 770,000 - 770,000 0.0% 30,000 30,000 - 0.0% Not started Project on hold
WW1302 M Lakeview Drive PS Replacement 502,000 502,000 26,963.47 475,037 5.4% 52,000 52,000 26,963 51.9% Not started Project on hold
WW1303 M Westover Pump Station 768,800 768,800 - 768,800 0.0% 65,000 65,000 - 0.0% Not started Project on hold
WW1304 M Garrison Farm Improvements 1,828,000 1,828,000 39,996.51 1,788,003 2.2% 1,828,000 1,828,000 39,997 2.2% Started Pending Council approval 9/24
WD1302 M Garrison Farm Storage Tank 1,828,000 1,828,000 142,660 1,685,340 7.8% 1,828,000 1,828,000 142,660 7.8% Started Pending Council approval 9/24
WD1304 Future Columbia Well Design 55,000 55,000 - 55,000 0.0% 55,000 55,000 - 0.0% Not started Project on hold
WD1301 R Wellhead Redevelopment 70,000 70,000 67,675 2,325 96.7% 70,000 67,675 67,675 0.0% 15.0% Contractor finishing Well 10 & 14
WQ1301 North Street WMR 45,000 45,000 47,691.41 (2,691) 106.0% - 45,000 47,691 0.0%
N/A Water Quality Improvements 479,000 479,000 - 479,000 0.0% 479,000 479,000 - 0.0% Locations to be determined
N/A I & I Improvements (1) 1,000,000 (14,500) - (14,500) 0.0% 1,000,000 902,300 - 0.0% Locations to be determined
II1301 New/Reed Street - 330,000 310,493 19,507 - 345,000 310,493 0.0% 65.0% Contractor finishing New Street
II1302 Fox Hall - 142,000 145,355 (3,355) - 162,000 145,355 89.7% Scheduled
II1303 Morris Estates - 276,000 211,692 64,308 - 241,000 211,692 87.8% Scheduled
II1304 Wesley College - 10,000 7,200 2,800 - 10,000 7,200 72.0% Scheduled
II1305 NRG sanitary sewer upgrade - 175,000 39,266 135,734 - 175,000 39,266 22.4% Not started Bids due 10/4/12
II1306 I & I Design - 40,000 21,024 18,976 - 40,000 21,024 52.6% In progress Staff reviewing consultant report
II1307 Mifflin Road Sewer Rehab 3,500 3,500 - - 3,500 3,500
II1308 Dunkin Donuts SSR - 38,000 36,027 1,973 - 38,000 36,027
WD1306 R Emergency Generators 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 0.0% 80,000 80,000 - 0.0% 85.0% Start on bid docs 10/1/12
$ 7,950,300 $ 7,950,300 $ 1,508,288 $ 6,442,012 0.0% $ 6,011,500 $ 6,974,023 $ 1,508,288 21.6%
N/A Debt issuance cost-Garrison Farm 344,000 344,000 - 344,000 0.0% 344,000 344,000 - 0.0%
Grand Totals $ 16,971,630 $ 17,148,000 $ 4,984,130 $ 12,163,870 29.1% $ 9,379,800 $ 11,983,500 $ 2,032,781 17.0%
Legend (1) Transferred remaining project balance from FY12 to the FY13 I & I Project $916,800
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years. Adjusted Project Budget for FY13 will be $1,916,800 for I & I; Locations to be determined;
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
SL = State Loan Project - construction phase is financed
I = Impact Fee (partially) financed project
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TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Current Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
FY2012
EE1205 M Frazier Substation Upgrade $ 765,200 $ 765,200 $ 484,599 $ 280,601 63.3% $ 610,200 $ 611,800 $ 331,240 54.1% In process Materials ordered
EG1202 M Unit 3 Boiler Systems 390,000 250,000 104,758 145,242 41.9% 129,000 167,300 22,106 13.2% In process Will complete Spring outage
EG1212 M Unit 3 Turbine Inspection/Repair 1,494,000 1,494,000 413,153 1,080,847 27.7% 115,000 115,000 16,330 14.2% In process Will complete Spring outage
EG1214 M Industrial WW Discharge System 272,000 272,000 101,993 170,007 37.5% - 242,000 81,412 33.6% In process
EU1202 M Persimmon Tree Lane Feeder Rplcmt 113,500 113,500 44,148 69,352 38.9% - 8,500 12,642 148.7% In process
EG1204 Unit 3DCS Comp & Software - - 3,075 (3,075) 0.0% - - 3,075 0.0% Complete
Total $ 3,034,700 $ 2,894,700 $ 1,148,651 $ 1,746,049 39.7% $ 854,200 $ 1,144,600 $ 466,805 40.8%
FY2013
N/A R Vehicles & Equipment $ 146,000 $ 146,000 $ 22,118 $ 123,882 15.1% $ 146,000 $ 146,000 $ 22,118 15.1% All vehicles received
N/A R FY13 New Dvlpmnts - UG Transformers 50,000 57,300 5,028 52,272 8.8% 50,000 42,159 5,028 11.9% Over Budget; Revenue offset
EE1313 R FY13 New Dvlpmnts - UG Conductors 350,000 (345,501) 6,958 (352,459) -2.0% 350,000 (236,508) 6,958 -2.9%
EE1313 R FY13 New Dvlpmnts - 1 Phase Meters 50,000 23,940 707 23,233 3.0% 50,000 2,493 707 28.4%
EE1301 Willow Tree Park - 9,800 13,077 (3,277) 133.4% - 13,078 13,077 100.0% Complete
EE1302 Bayard Plaza - 39,400 31,514 7,886 80.0% - 31,515 31,514 100.0% Complete
EE1303 Frazier Sub Upgrade - - 3,500 (3,500) 0.0% - - 3,500 0.0%
EE1310 YMCA - 22,000 20,916 1,084 95.1% - 20,917 20,916 100.0% Complete
EE1311 Super 8 Motel - 6,200 5,802 398 93.6% - 5,802 5,802 100.0% Complete
EE1315 State Street Plaza - 8,700 7,207 1,493 82.8% - 8,708 7,207 82.8%
EE1317 The Grand Apartments - 79,560 77,378 2,182 97.3% - 77,378 77,378 100.0% Complete
EE1318 M & L Ventures Warehouses - 28,800 29,984 (1,184) 104.1% - 29,986 29,984 100.0% Complete
EE1319 Proctor & Gamble - 30,000 19,225 10,775 64.1% - 19,225 19,225 100.0% Complete
EE1320 Generals Green Lights - 26,000 - 26,000 0.0% - - - 0.0% Cancelled
EE1322 Grottos Pizza - 57,600 55,981 1,619 97.2% - 57,598 55,981 97.2%
EE1323 Dover High Lighting - 264,200 263,668 532 99.8% - 263,668 263,668 100.0% Complete
EE1324 Bayhealth Fiber Wood - 50,000 41,927 8,073 83.9% - 41,928 41,927 100.0% Complete
EE1325 Redner's Grocery Store - 16,600 - 16,600 0.0% - - - 0.0%
EE1326 DelDot Bridge Project - 90,000 54,340 35,660 60.4% - 55,820 54,340 97.3%
EE1327 George & Lynch Asphalt - 25,000 - 25,000 0.0% - 25,000 - 0.0%
EE1328 Fiber Blue Hen Project - 49,300 43,643 5,657 88.5% - 43,644 43,643 100.0% Complete
EE1329 Calpine Garrison Energy - 183,500 172,106 11,394 93.8% - 189,409 172,106 90.9%
EE1331 Dicks Sporting Goods - 34,500 - 34,500 0.0% - 44,100 - 0.0%
EE1332 Schutte Park Well - 4,400 - 4,400 0.0% - - - 0.0% Cancelled
EE1333 DTCC Relocate Service - 20,300 - 20,300 0.0% - 30,900 - 0.0%
EE1334 645 N. Gov Ave Bore - 3,601 3,601 0 100.0% - 3,601 3,601 100.0% Complete
EE1335 Windstream Fiber Proj - 19,000 8,765 10,235 46.1% - 13,279 8,765 66.0%
EE1336 McDonalds - 16,800 - 16,800 0.0% - 16,800 - 0.0%
EE1337 Royal Farms - 20,500 - 20,500 0.0% - 20,500 - 0.0%
EE1304 R FY13 Lighting Project & Rehab 100,000 100,000 99,916 84 99.9% 100,000 100,000 99,916 99.9% Route 13 LED Lighting
EE1309 R Distribution Capacitors 125,000 125,000 103,493 21,507 82.8% 125,000 125,000 103,493 82.8%
EE1307 Division Sub Fence 70,000 55,000 39,345 15,655 71.5% 70,000 55,000 39,345 71.5%
EE1308 M Horsepond Substation Upgrade 761,800 761,800 - 761,800 0.0% 170,000 170,000 - 0.0%
EE1305 M FY13 69kv Switch Rplmnt Program 135,000 64,000 - 64,000 0.0% 55,000 70,000 - 0.0%
EE1306 R Trans Line Maint Program 75,000 4,000 3,986 14 99.7% 75,000 4,000 3,986 99.7%
EE1312 M General Scott Switchgear 1,155,000 1,150,000 - 1,150,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 0.0%
N/A R FY13 Distribution Upgrades 400,000 12,000 - 12,000 0.0% 400,000 12,000 - 0.0%
EE1314 Capitol Park Upgrade - 308,000 24,203 283,797 7.9% - 308,000 24,203 7.9%
EE1321 Pleasanton Acres - 80,000 59,158 20,842 73.9% - 80,000 59,158 73.9%
N/A R FY13 Distribution Feeder Replacements 277,500 213,500 - 213,500 0.0% 277,500 (61,500) - 0.0%
EE1330 Morris Esates 1 Upgrade - 275,000 51,989 223,011 0.0% - 275,000 51,989 18.9%
EE1316 Wyoming Avenue Feeder Replacement - 64,000 55,089 8,911 86.1% - 64,000 55,089 86.1%
EG1301 Units 1 Repair - Gasket leak - 65,000 88,086 (23,086) 135.5% - 95,000 88,086 92.7% New Project; Not budgeted
EG1304 R Units 1 & 2 Component Repairs 52,000 52,000 14,564 37,436 28.0% 52,000 52,000 14,564 28.0%
EG1305 R Units 1 & 2 Cooling Tower Life Ext. 37,300 37,300 - 37,300 0.0% 37,300 37,300 - 0.0%
EG1306 Turbine Level Window Modifications 85,000 85,000 - 85,000 0.0% 85,000 85,000 - 0.0% This project is not needed.
EG1307 Unit 3 Air Heater Expansion Joint 80,000 80,000 47,894 32,106 59.9% 80,000 50,000 47,894 95.8%
EG1309 Unit 3 Stack Repairs 27,000 27,000 3,439 23,561 12.7% 27,000 27,000 3,439 12.7%
EG1310 Units 1 & 2 Stack Repairs 75,000 75,000 14,000 61,000 18.7% 75,000 75,000 14,000 18.7%
EG1311 Van Sant Capacity Increase 550,000 550,000 - 550,000 0.0% 550,000 550,000 - 0.0%
EG1312 Unit 3 Generator Repairs 236,000 236,000 28,965 207,035 12.3% 236,000 236,000 28,965 12.3%
EG1313 R Unit 3 Aux Sys Components 55,000 55,000 21,345 33,655 38.8% 55,000 55,000 21,345 38.8%
$ 4,892,600 $ 5,462,100 $ 1,542,916 $ 3,919,184 28.2% $ 3,115,800 $ 3,480,800 $ 1,542,916 44.3%
Grand Totals $ 7,927,300 $ 8,356,800 $ 2,691,567 $ 5,665,233 25.4% $ 3,970,000 $ 4,625,400 $ 2,009,721 43.4%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years. B = Bonded Project
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year. S = State fully or partially reimbursed project
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council AGENDA ITEM NO.:
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Electric Department DATE SUBMITTED: 5/30/13
PREPARED BY: Steve Enss, Interim Electric Director
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Proposals – Emergency Response and Site Cleanup Services
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: City Manager, Controller
EXHIBITS: Compliance Environmental Evaluation
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Not to exceed budget for any account. AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Various Divisional Budgets to include Electric
Engineering, Power Plant, T&D, and other City Departments “Contractual Services” line item in the operational
budgets such as 480-8200-562-30-43 (Electric T&D); 480-8300-563-30-43 (Electric Eng.); 480-8101-591-75-
55 (Power Plant).
TIMETABLE: Contract to be issued upon final approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends awarding a blanket Emergency Response Contract to
Guardian Environmental Services, the lowest priced proposal based on actual experience, for a three (3) year
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.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
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 a “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.
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.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council MEETING DATE: 06-10-2013
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Council
PREPARED BY: Traci A. McDowell, City Clerk on behalf of Council President Bonar
SUBJECT: Appointment and Annual Donation - City Chaplain DATE SUBMITTED: 06-04-2013
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: N/A
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $360 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $360
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 110-1200-512-30-35
TIMETABLE: Payment will be issued upon approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of 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 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.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
In accordance with Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Section 2-301 - Appointment,
of the Dover Code, the appointment of the City Chaplain is made annually in June by the Council President and
confirmed by Council and, although the City Chaplain serves without compensation, Council may consider an
annual donation to the congregation each year for which the Chaplain is associated.
It is my recommendation to appoint Minister Theodore A. Henderson of Dover Christian Church and Bishop
Thomas L. Holsey of Bibleway Temple Church of God in Christ as City Chaplains and that we provide donations
in the amount of $180 each to Dover Christian Church and Bibleway Temple Church of God in Christ for Minister
Henderson and Bishop Holsey’s services as the City Chaplains from June 2013 through May 2014.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please feel free to call me.
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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 674,900 720,100
59 LIFE SAFETY 451,800 468,200
60 CODE INFORCEMENT 323,100 377,100
61 PLANNING 416,100 444,800
62 INSPECTIONS 577,100 528,400
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: *
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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 Twenty Five Thousand One Hundred
107 dollars ($725,100) 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 $ 721,400
114 INTEREST EARNED 10,900 3,700
115 TOTALS $ 732,100 $ 725,100
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 $ 725,100
122 TOTALS $ 732,100 $ 725,100
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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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 $ 9,989,800 $ 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: *
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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: *
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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: *
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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.
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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.
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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: *