Página 1
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
REVISED TO INCLUDE NEW ITEMS #4 AND #12
OCTOBER 8, 2012 - 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 CHAPLAIN WALLACE DIXON
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN LYNN
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
* CONSENT AGENDA
Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial are marked with
an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item.
* 1. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Council Meeting of September 24, 2012
2. Proclamation - Halloween Trick-or-Treat
3. Presentations
A. Friends of the Library
B. Mayor’s Arts Awards
4. Resolution No. 2012-13 - Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell
5. Public Hearing - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - Property Located at 209 North
New Street, Owned by James W. and Linda A. Caccamo
6. Public Hearing - Renaming of Division Street Within the City Limits as Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard
Página 2
Council Agenda - October 8, 2012 Page 2
* 7. Utility Committee Report - September 24, 2012
A. Annexation Request - 110 and 136 Rustic Lane, Owned by Taililou, LLC
(Committee Recommended Adoption of Resolution #2012-12 Setting the Annexation
Referendum for November 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.)
B. Review of Utility Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (July) (Electric and
Water/Wastewater)
(Committee Recommended Acceptance of the Report)
C. Updates
(Committee Action Not Required)
8. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - September 24, 2012
A. Financing Proposal - Garrison Oak Park Street and Storm Sewer Infrastructure
(Committee Recommended That the Garrison Farm Improvements Be Financed Using $2M
from the Future Capacity Reserve and $4M from Negotiated Revenue Bond Financing, with the
Assistance of the City's Financial Advisory Firm, Public Financial Management, with the
Amount Borrowed to Include the Cost of Borrowing)
B. Update on Changes to the Economic Development Office
(Committee Recommended Acceptance of the Report)
* 9. Monthly Reports - August 2012
A. Budget
B. Chief of Police
C. City Assessor
D. City Manager
E. City Planner
F. Dover Fire Department
G. Economic Development
* 10. Appointment Recommended by Mayor Carey - Planning Commission - Dr. Bobby Jones (To Fill
the Unexpired Term of Francis Nichols - Term to Expire June 2014)
* 11. Appointment Recommended by Council President Leary - Kent Economic Partnership -
Mayor Carleton E. Carey, Sr. (To Fill the Unexpired Term of James L. Hutchison, Sr. - Term to
Expire May 13, 2013)
12. Setting of Dates for Special Election
13. Council Members Announcements
/tm
S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS\Council-Agendas\2012\10-08-2012 REVISED.wpd
THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO
INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
Página 3
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on September 24, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Leary presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, Mr. Bonar,
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare (absent from 8:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.), and Mr. Hutchison. Mrs. Russell was
absent.
Council staff members present were Police Captain Stump, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Townshend,
Fire Chief Fortney, Mr. Koenig, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey was
also present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Leary declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Ms. Yvonne Hall, 228 North State Street, expressed her appreciation of the repairs made to the
sidewalk in the 200 block of North State Street, as well as concerns regarding the cost to
homeowners, businesses, and those who would be affected by changing the name of Division Street
to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Noting other priorities, such as the need for additional police
officers and unbudgeted expenses related to the new library, she suggested a budget analysis be
conducted to determine the cost prior to making the change.
Ms. Helen McCusker, Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, 1030 Forrest Avenue, read a draft letter from
the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of Judy Diogo, President, as follows:
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is aware that the city is proposing to
change the name of DE 8 to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. We do ask that the City
Council consider not making the name change effective for at least eight (8) months
to one (1) year to allow the businesses in that area the opportunity to utilize their
current advertising and promotional items that they may have already purchased.
If the effective date can be pushed back, it will allow these businesses the chance to
build in new marketing materials and promotional items in their next budget cycle.
Many of these business have to also take into consideration the advertising that they
have already committed to, such as the Yellow Pages. Giving them an extended
timeframe will allow them to make the change of address in their future advertising.
As we all know, business resources are extremely limited in this economy. We ask
that you help our businesses by allowing them to utilize the dollars that they have
already committed. We thank you for your consideration of this request and your
understanding regarding the budgets of the area businesses.
Ms. McCusker stated that she recently spent over $240 for 1,000 new business cards because she
intended to be there for a while, and letterhead because the franchise changed its logo. She noted
that there were three (3) new businesses, the Acorn Book Store that just opened in the shopping
center and two (2) more scheduled to open shortly, that had plans in place with the current address.
Ms. McCusker stated that it had taken her 11 years at this location to explain to people who live in
Página 4
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 2
Dover where Forrest Avenue is located, and she couldn’t imagine going through this change all over
again.
Ms. Margery Cyr, Director of the Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza, expressed her thanks
to present and previous City Councils, the present and previous City administration, the private
donors who contributed more than $1.7M to support the library project, the Friends of the Library
for their unwavering support, the volunteers who helped with the move and brought pot-luck lunches
for the staff and volunteers every day during the moving process, and especially the staff of the
library who worked so incredibly hard during all of the days of the move, both before they closed
the old library and before they opened the new library. Ms. Cyr also gave thanks to the staff of the
City of Dover because there was not a single department that had not gone over and above to help
the library get ready for the great new opening.
Reverend John Moore, Youth Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church and Vice President for Research,
Development, and Strategic Partnerships for the United Way, stated that placing a dollar value on
changing the name of Division Street would be completely missing the mark. He noted that on
August 28, 2012, the 49th anniversary of the March on Washington was celebrated, when Dr. King
gave his most famous speech: I Have a Dream. It was in that speech that he spoke - absolutely
contrary to what they are saying about the value of what they are missing - about his dream that his
four (4) little children would one day live in a nation where they would not be judged by the color
of their skin but by the content of their character. Reverend Moore stated that the amazing thing that
a lot of people miss is that just 18 days later, four (4) children lost their lives in the bombing at the
16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama - Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair,
Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley. He felt that this devastation brought the nation together
because people saw the evils of what was happening because of division and segregation. It was
because of that tragedy that segregation lost its power and people were able to come together.
Reverend Moore stated that in downtown Dover, Delaware, there has been a task force addressing
violence; there are challenges with our children in school; and there is a need to create a whole new
sense of pride within our community here in the Capital city of the First State. He thought it would
be an absolute miss if Dover did not set a tone, just as Wilmington did years ago, by taking the
opportunity to rename a part of this city as a street that someday their children could walk up and
down with great pride. Reverend Moore stated that the advantage would be to those businesses
along the street during the historic moment next year when the 50th anniversary of the March on
Washington and the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation are celebrated. He felt it
was an opportunity for this city to step up and really, truly sustain the dream of Dr. King. He closed
his remarks with the following quotes by Dr. King: Our lives begin to end the day we become silent
about things that matter. Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward
the goal of (justice) human prosperity requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless
exertions and compassionate concerns of dedicated individuals, like you and I, for (an individual)
a person has not started (living) to live until he or she can rise above the narrow confines of (his)
their own individualistic concerns to the broader concern(s) (of) for all humanity.
Mr. Paul Olsen, 301 North State Street, spoke in support of the Police Chief’s need for additional
officers. He felt that expenditure of monies on any initiative, including street signs, maps, etc., was
a non-essential expenditure of monies that was not needed in today’s challenging economic times.
Página 5
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 3
He noted that more police officers and the John W. Pitts athletic center are, and were, essential
expenditures. Mr. Olsen stated that the police told him that they were too short-staffed and had more
important things to investigate than his hit-and-run. He said it was necessary to support the Police
Chief and provide the staff that he needs.
Ms. Gertrude Buck, 120 Bayhill Road, Magnolia, DE stated that she came from Philadelphia, which
has a lot of crime, and that the need for more police will be an ongoing argument. She thought that
the City of Dover needed to proceed with the naming of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to
promote pride and provide better directional instruction.
Pastor Ellis Louden, Mount Sinai African Methodist Episcopal Church, 101 North Queen Street,
stated that he recently visited Seattle, Washington, where a street and a county were renamed for
Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the premier prophets of the 20th century. He felt that the least the
City of Dover could do is to honor the memory of a man who brought so much to the quality of life
for everyone in this country and to lift the quality of life for Dover, Delaware. He said that one (1)
of the Seattle residents of the street that was renamed was originally opposed to it because she felt
it did not measure up to the man it was to honor. However, since the renaming, she was in favor of
it because Martin Luther King Way was growing into its name and had transformed many
neighborhoods.
The invocation was given by Chaplain Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Bonar and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Anderson requested that Item #6A - Transfer of Street Light Accounting to the General Fund,
be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Mrs. Williams moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, as amended, seconded by
Mr. Bonar and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mrs. Russell absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 10, 2012 were unanimously
approved by motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Bonar, and bore the written approval
of Mayor Carey.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - CHARLES H. BOYER - PRESIDENT OF THE
DELAWARE FIREFIGHTER'S ASSOCIATION
The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Recognition into the record:
Certificate of Recognition presented to Mr. Charles H. Boyer in recognition of being Dover's first
firefighter to be elected as President of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association since 1930.
The City of Dover extends its congratulations on achieving such a prestigious honor.
Página 6
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 4
Current Years of Service: Dover Volunteer Fire Department for 54 Years
Delaware Volunteer Fire Association for 25 Years.
Presented on September 24, 2012
Mayor Carey presented the Certificate to Charles Boyer and thanked him for his dedication to the
fire service. Mr. Boyer thanked the Dover Fire Department, his family, Chief Fortney, and all
three (3) counties for their support.
Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Williams, and Mr. Hare each extended their appreciation and
congratulations.
PROCLAMATION - CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, we recognize the vital role that technology has in our daily lives and in the future of
the City of Dover, whereby today many citizens, schools, libraries, businesses, and other
organizations use the Internet for a variety of tasks, including keeping in contact with family and
friends, managing personal finances, performing research, enhancing education, and conducting
business; and
WHEREAS, critical sectors are increasingly reliant on information systems to support financial
services, energy, telecommunications, transportation, utilities, health care, and emergency response
systems; and
WHEREAS, the use of the Internet at the primary and secondary school levels in our city enhances
the education of youth by providing them access to online educational and research materials; and
at institutions of higher education, the use of information technology is integral to teaching, learning,
research, outreach, and service; and
WHEREAS, Internet users and our information infrastructure face increasing threats of malicious
cyber-attack, invasion of privacy from spyware and adware, and significant financial and personal
privacy losses due to identity theft and fraud; and
WHEREAS, maintaining the security of cyberspace is a shared responsibility in which each of us
has a critical role, and awareness of computer security essentials will improve the security of the City
of Dover information infrastructure and economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, do
hereby proclaim October 2012 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in the City of Dover and urge
all citizens to learn about cyber security and put that knowledge into practice.
Mayor Carey presented the Proclamation to Mr. Andy Siegel, Information Technologies (IT)
Director, and noted that only Delaware and Texas received grants for Cyber Security. Mr. Siegel
advised those present of resources available to them on the City's website.
Página 7
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 5
PROCLAMATION - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, the City of Dover is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living
in and visiting our city, and fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally; and
WHEREAS, the greatest risk of fire is in the home, and home fires result in more than 2,600 deaths
per year; and
WHEREAS, one-third of those who burn fires in American households estimate a timeframe of at
least six minutes before a home fire might become life threatening; however, in reality, the time
available is often less; and
WHEREAS, less than one-fourth of Americans have developed and practiced a home fire escape
plan and it is imperative that individuals and families practice such a plan at least twice per year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover Fire Marshal and Volunteer Fire Department are dedicated to
reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire deaths and injuries through prevention and
proper education; and
WHEREAS, the 2012 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Have Two Ways Out!" effectively serves to
remind us to develop and practice a home fire escape plan year-round.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, do
hereby proclaim October 7 – 13, 2012 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Dover and urge all
people to practice their home fire escape plan during Fire Prevention Week and to support the many
public safety activities and efforts of fire and emergency service personnel.
Mayor Carey presented the Proclamation to Charles Boyer, President of the Delaware Fire Fighter's
Association. Mr. Boyer reminded everyone to change the batteries in their smoke detectors and
Mayor Carey advised that if anyone could not afford a smoke detector, they should contact the Fire
Department for assistance.
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
212 N. GOVERNORS AVENUE, OWNED BY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of
the Dangerous Building Ordinance at 212 N. Governors Avenue, owned by Deutsche Bank National
Trust Company. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development,
explained that the property was a two (2) story, wood-framed, single-family home with a detached
one (1) car garage at the rear of the property. The dwelling was condemned as unfit for human
habitation on July 20, 2012 due to the lack of utilities and the amount of broken windows and
unsecured doors.
Página 8
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 6
The City has boarded the property several times and on August 10, 2012, unknown subjects entered
the dwelling and started a fire in the front second-floor bedroom, causing additional damage to the
home. Currently the structure was vacant, with no active utility services and in a serious state of
disrepair.
Mrs. Townshend reviewed a presentation depicting the condition of the structure (Exhibit #1).
Staff recommended that City Council take the following action for property located at
212 N. Governors Avenue: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous; 2) order the property repaired or demolished by October 24, 2012 by the owner or equity
owner at their own risk; 3) order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the
structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council; and
4) order the City Manager, with the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of repairs or
demolition to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien, or cause
such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be
recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
Responding to questions of Council members, Mrs. Townshend noted that the notice delivery receipt
had been received; the fire damage, which was not structural, was contained in one (1) bedroom;
the house was significantly less than ten (10) feet from the next house; and there had been no attempt
by the owner to repair the property.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Benjamin Salin, 214 North Governors Avenue, stated that he owned the property next door
which was approximately four (4) feet from this house. Over the past few years, since the house had
been empty, people break in, fornicate in the garage, and use drugs and leave needles in the back of
the house. He said the property is a general nuisance and it is only a matter of time before someone
catches his house on fire. Council President Leary noted that correspondence regarding this matter
had been received from Mr. Salin (Exhibit #2).
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Salin stated that two (2) years was sufficient time to wait for someone
to repair the property.
There being no one else present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Bonar moved to 1) declare the building and all accessory structures located at
212 N. Governors Avenue dangerous; 2) order the property repaired or demolished by
October 24, 2012 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk; 3) order the Building
Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the structures if not completed by the owner
within 10 days of the date established by City Council; and 4) order the City Manager, with
the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged
against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added
to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a
Página 9
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 7
suit at law against the owner. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Mrs. Russell absent).
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT -
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met on September 10, 2012 with
Councilman Bonar presiding in the absence of Chairwoman Russell.
Presentation - Restoration and Remediation of Mirror Lake
Mr. Dean Holden, Chair, Silver Lake Commission, recognized the joint effort of the Commission
and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in developing a
project focusing on two (2) main areas of concern at Mirror Lake, mercury/PCB contaminants
(which led to a prohibition against eating fish from the Lake) and visual aesthetics, related to the
sandbar in the area. Mr. Holden stated that Mr. Rick Greene, Environmental Engineer, DNREC, had
presented information to the Commission regarding ways to resolve the issues, including securing
funding sources for the majority of the project, and that some members of Council had attended
related meetings. In addition, he noted that Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, and other City officials
had provided input and that public workshops were held to provide the community an opportunity
to voice their concerns. Mr. Holden referenced a few ideas relating to the project that were in
progress, including a volunteer program for clean-up and a biannual clean up schedule. He noted
that, although some residents expressed concern regarding maintenance of plantings along the
waterway, the overall public response to the project was supportive. He requested that members
look upon the project favorably and move it forward for Council’s consideration. He noted that it
was hoped that construction could begin in the Fall of 2013.
Mr. Rick Greene provided members with an informational sheet, “Remediation and Restoration of
Mirror Lake” and reviewed a presentation entitled “Restoration and Remediation of Mirror Lake,
Dover, dated July 1, 2012.” The presentation focused on four (4) main areas, including the vision
for the project, a review of problems that the project presented, options to remedy the problems, and
details regarding DNREC’s preferred solution.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Greene stated that the sediment involved with this project was not
so heavily contaminated that it would be considered hazardous waste. He indicated that
contaminants do the most damage in an aquatic environment and accumulate in high concentration;
therefore, it would be preferable to move the sediment to a dry area that could be controlled and
capped rather than spreading it in a marsh.
Mr. Greene indicated that if no action were taken, it would take approximately 74 years for the
concentration of PCBs in Mirror Lake sediments to drop to the point that fish from the Lake would
be edible; therefore, various alternative options were considered, along with the challenges
associated with them. This led to DNREC’s preferred method to “Sequester it in place,” and he
provided a detailed explanation of the process and the costs, challenges, and benefits of this option,
which would reduce the level of contaminants by 70% - 90% within five (5) years. He stated that,
in an effort to further determine the feasibility of the project, DNREC reached out to
Página 10
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 8
Dr. Upal Ghosh, Professor, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and it was concluded that
the Mirror Lake project was a good candidate for the carbon treatment proposed by DNREC.
Mr. Greene estimated the cost of the project to be approximately $750,000, including planning,
design, construction, and monitoring. He further advised that a great deal of funding had already
been secured, including $680,000 from the State Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act (HSCA)
program and $63,000 from DNREC, for the development of plans and specifications. Mr. Greene
stated that additional funding and assistance were still needed from the City, including support for
the project concept, authorization for access to the necessary areas, drawing down the lake prior to
the inception of the project, and providing labor, the use of equipment and plants. Mr. Greene
acknowledged those who had contributed to this project, including Mr. Koenig; the Silver Lake
Commission (and specifically Mr. Holden); members of the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee; and many others.
In response to Mr. Lewis regarding the procedure for capping carbon pellets, Mr. Greene advised that
fill would be added to create a wetland bench that would lock in the pellets, keep them from moving
downstream, and ultimately allow them to be incorporated into the sediment. He noted some fish
fatalities would be unavoidable, but by drawing down the lake slowly, fish would be driven into
other areas and harm would be minimized. Mr. Greene explained the State of Delaware Division
of Fish and Wildlife had agreed that the long-term benefits of the project would outweigh the short-
term impact.
Responding to Mrs. Horsey, Mr. Greene stated that once the pellets were contained in the sandbar
along with fill that would be added, the pellets would remain stable. He noted that the heaviest
contaminants were on the western side of the Lake; however, he felt that both the eastern and
western sides of the Lake were fairly stable.
In response to Mr. Bonar regarding the specific contributions that were being requested from the
City, Mr. Greene indicated that labor, the use of a lift truck, and sandbags were desired and he
estimated the cost of the City’s contribution at approximately $25,000.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Koenig confirmed that fountain pumps that the City previously
purchased to aerate Mirror Lake (which cost approximately $5,000 - $8,000) became clogged with
sediment and were being stored in the City warehouse. Mr. Holden noted that the Silver Lake
Commission considered this option to address green algae; however, a consultant report determined
that a number of aeration stations spread throughout the lake would be needed, which would be very
costly, energy intensive, and would not address the issue. He explained that the lake contained 50%
agricultural and 50% urban contaminants and noted that dredging the lake could eliminate blue/green
algae but might cause different types of algae, such as brown or red, that could potentially be more
threatening and damaging to the environment. Mr. Holden noted that the fact that the Lake is a
manmade ecosystem makes remedying the situation very challenging. He indicated that there are
a number of storm water discharges and highways that drain directly into the lake and suggested that
perhaps Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) be approached to contribute funds
toward remedying this problem. Mr. Holden explained that cost was a concern, noting that a study
performed a number of years ago identified 80 storm water retrofits that were needed. He estimated
Página 11
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 9
that this would cost $50M and stated the need to establish a funding source for this purpose. He
explained that no single project would eliminate blue-green algae and that appropriate expectations
must be set up for what could be accomplished. Mr. Holden advised members that the project could
be addressed in small increments, including aspects such as storm water retrofits and streambank
restoration.
Mr. Bonar expressed his support for the project and encouraged the Commission and the City
Manager to look for funding sources to remedy the deterioration of Mirror Lake and Silver Lake
more effectively. Responding, Mr. Holden noted that obtaining funds was a challenge and that a
grant proposal was recently submitted to improve the water quality behind Central Middle School.
He indicated that it is difficult for the general public to understand that it costs a great deal of money
to complete such projects and suggested that members of Council speak to the public on these issues
so that a funding source could be developed to address the problem on a larger scale.
Mr. Koenig advised members regarding the challenge of maintaining related projects once they are
complete, noting that a 15-page maintenance document was generated related to the repair of buffers
in the area and that the City did not have adequate staffing to implement this document. In addition,
he anticipated that some of the residents on Park Drive would object to the project, noting that they
had expressed concerns about the buffer that was put in north of the area on Park Drive. Residents
indicated that growth was too tall, obstructing their view of the water, and had not been properly
maintained.
Mr. Greene assured members that the residents would be able to see the water following the planting
that is planned for the Lake, as outlined in this project. Mr. Holden pointed out that a program was
being organized with citizen assistance to address these concerns.
The Committee recommended support for the restoration and remediation of Mirror Lake, as
presented.
During the Council meeting, Mr. Rick Greene, Environmental Engineer, Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), and Mr. Dean Holden, Chair of the Silver Lake
Commission, reviewed a presentation entitled "Remediation and Restoration of Mirror Lake, Dover."
Mr. Greene advised Council members that the expected level of assistance being requested from the
City was an access and staging agreement, assistance with drawing down the water level, a lift truck
and employees to load and unload the portadam frames, 1,200 sandbags, and plantings.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the sandbags would cost approximately
$1,000 to $1,500 and the cost for the use of staff and equipment would be less than $2,500. He
noted that the benefit would be significant because it would address ongoing issues with Silver Lake
and Mirror Lake and the projects would help with the stormwater permitting and restore the area
along the St. Jones River.
Mr. Koenig acknowledged that some residents along Park Drive had expressed concerns about the
aesthetics of the project and wanting to maintain the view of the water line. He noted that staff
Página 12
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 10
would work with DNREC regarding this concern, as well as the engineering and environmental
issues.
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation to support the restoration
and remediation of Mirror Lake, as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lynn and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mrs. Russell absent).
Presentation - Overview of City of Dover Recreation Programs
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained that
following the retirement of Mr. Zachery Carter, former Director of Parks and Recreation, in
June 2012, the City Manager made the decision to remove funding for this position from the budget.
The parks responsibilities of the position were then assigned to the Public Works Department and
the recreation responsibilities to the Planning Department. Due to the change in structure,
Mrs. Townshend felt it important for members to be introduced to recreation staff and receive
information regarding programs and employee responsibilities. Mrs. Townshend introduced staff
members, including Mr. Steve Pickering, City Sports Coordinator; Mr. Wayne Voshell, Recreation
Center Coordinator; Ms. Peggy O’Brien, Office Clerk; Ms. Carolyn Courtney, Administrative
Assistant; and Mrs. Sherwanda Rachel-Speaks, Recreational Specialist. Mrs. Townshend
also recognized the part-time employees who help the Pitts Center run successfully, including
Ms. Katie Burns and Ms. Connie Dickerson (Building Supervisors) and Ms. Hollie Dee and
Ms. Amy Webb, (Service Center Clerks), who were not present at the meeting.
Mrs. Townshend reviewed a presentation, entitled “City of Dover Recreation,” highlighting the
City’s recreation programs. She advised members that the Recreation Division was faced with a
number of challenges in maintaining its budget and increasing revenue. She acknowledged that
recreation programs are typically not entirely self-supporting; however, she noted that the City’s
program was approximately 20% self-supporting, whereas Newark’s program (the only comparable
program in the area) was 50% self-supporting. Mrs. Townshend stated that the department was
evaluating the revenue structure and fees and looking for ways to boost revenue. Some ideas that
were presented included adding age 18+ drop-in basketball for a fee, offering birthday party
packages, establishing a surcharge for non-residents or a discount for residents, starting a wellness
program (which would include programs for healthy cooking, fitness trails, etc.), and incorporating
bike safety into the programming. She noted that staff attempted to cut costs by discontinuing its
newsletter; however, this proved detrimental and was reinstated in August. Mrs. Townshend
indicated that a Facebook page for the Center had been established. She explained that the summer
months bring a lull to the usage of the Pitts Center due to the lack of air conditioning; however,
during the winter months it is in high demand. Mrs. Townshend advised members that Mr. Koenig
has made rectifying this situation a priority because it presents a challenge when the Center is shut
down during summer months due to high temperatures. Mrs. Townshend stated that staff would
hold an all-day brainstorming and idea-sharing event on September 14, 2012 to look for ways to
bridge the revenue gap by expanding on current offerings.
Mr. Bonar thanked Mrs. Townshend and her staff and expressed the Committee’s support and
appreciation for their efforts.
Página 13
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 11
No further action was taken by the Committee regarding this matter.
UPDATES
The following updates were provided to members:
Planning and Funding for New Library
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that the Library was 10 days from completion and would
open on time, with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, September 20, 2012 at
10:00 a.m. Mr. Koenig advised members that Governor Jack Markell, members of Kent County
Levy Court, and members of City Council would be in attendance, among others. Mr. Koenig
acknowledged that the State of Delaware Division of Libraries had been assisting with setting up the
computers and preparing for the opening.
CDBG Program
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
Status of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects for FY 2011/2012.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee Report, seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Mrs. Russell absent).
Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the Committee's report, seconded by Mrs. Williams and
unanimously carried.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on September 10, 2012 with
Chairman Lynn presiding.
Transfer of Street Light Accounting to Electric Fund
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed correspondence received from
Ms. Emilie Ninan, City of Dover Bond Counsel, dated August 24, 2012. She explained that it was
the opinion of the Bond Counsel that attempting to charge for street lights through the Electric Fund
could run the City in default of the bonds. Ms. Ninan recommended that the City transfer additional
funds from the Electric Fund, rather than charging individual customers for all of the street lights in
the City of Dover.
In response to Mr. Lynn’s question regarding the legality of charging through the Electric Fund,
Mrs. Mitchell stated that it was the opinion of the Bond Counsel that the City would risk running in
default of the Bond Covenants. Mrs. Mitchell explained that Ms. Ninan’s correspondence indicated
that the City could not provide for free electric in the Electric Fund and could be in default of bond
covenants if this were attempted.
Mrs. Mitchell expressed her preference that the City use the electric transfer rather than a surcharge
for street lights.
Página 14
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 12
Mr. Lynn informed members that, during the Special Council Meeting - Budget Review session held
on May 30, 2012, he proposed moving the street lights out of the General Fund into the Electric Fund
to “free up” approximately $1M from the General Fund, thus reducing the budget deficits projected
for the out years.
Mr. Lynn questioned if Mrs. Mitchell knew how the municipalities of Newark, Milford,
Smyrna, New Castle, Seaford, Middletown, Clayton, and Lewes handle this issue. In response,
Mrs. Mitchell stated that she contacted Smyrna, Middletown, and Newark but had not yet received
a response from Newark. She stated that Smyrna allows the Electric Fund to absorb the street lights
and does not charge the General Fund for the street lights or any municipal electric. Middletown has
free meters, but this is not charged to individual departments or to the General Fund; the transfer is
reduced by that amount. However, she stated that Smyrna and Middletown have no bond covenant
restrictions because they are a part of Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, Inc. (DEMEC);
therefore, their bonds are covered through DEMEC, separate from the government. She explained
that DEMEC is similar to an electric co-op; therefore, there are no bond covenants that restrict how
electricity is charged.
In response to Mr. Shevock, Mrs. Mitchell stated that if the City were to be in default of the bond
covenants, a suit could be filed by the bondholders and the City would have to pay the bonds.
Mr. Hare stated that he would prefer to wait to make a recommendation on this item until
information could be provided by the other six (6) municipalities.
In response to Mr. Rushe, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she was unsure what municipalities the Bond
Counsel consulted, although they were out of their client base. She indicated that Ms. Ninan
discussed this matter with other attorneys to determine if they knew of any other municipalities using
this method of allocation.
Mr. Leary expressed his thought that when credible opinions are received that indicate that the City
may be running the risk of default on bonds, the discussion should stop. With heightened scrutiny
from bond rating agencies, he stated his opinion that too much discussion of this issue was probably
not a good thing. Although members relayed their desire to reach out to the other municipalities to
determine how they handle this issue, it was Mr. Leary’s opinion that an equal comparison could not
be made and he felt that this was a moot point.
Mr. Perza thanked Mrs. Mitchell for following up on this issue and expressed his concurrence with
Mr. Leary’s statement.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the recommendation of the Bond Counsel to use the
provisions of 507A(e) of the resolution to transfer necessary funds to the general fund, (since) trying
to get a general fund expense paid out of the electric fund in a different way runs the risk of
bondholders claiming an event of default has occurred under the resolution and, ultimately, could
result in acceleration of the bonds.
Página 15
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 13
During the Council meeting, Mr. Anderson expressed concern regarding the lack of specificity in
the correspondence provided by Bond Counsel. He stated that other municipalities do what is being
proposed and he would like to see what specific provisions would be violated and how. Noting that
there was no rush to make a decision, Mr. Anderson suggested inviting Bond Counsel to come and
address their questions.
Mr. Anderson moved to table the matter and invite Bond Counsel to address this matter at a future
meeting, seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, stated that there would be a
fee for Bond Counsel to attend the meeting. She suggested that Bond Counsel was being questioned
because they advised that the City would “run the risk" of a claim of default and an acceleration of
the bonds instead of stating their opinion absolutely.
Mr. Anderson reiterated his concerns about not being able to obtain answers to his questions.
With regard to the practice of other municipalities, Mr. Leary stated that Revenue and General
Obligation bonds are completely different from the bonds being discussed.
The motion to table the matter and invite Bond Counsel to address this matter at a future meeting
failed by a roll call vote of six (6) no (Perza, Bonar, Williams, Hare, Hutchison, and Leary) and two
(2) yes (Anderson and Lynn) (Mrs. Russell absent).
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by
Mr. Bonar and carried, with Mr. Anderson voting no.
Reduced Rates for All-Electric Homes in December, January, and February
During the Open Forum Segment of the April 9, 2012 City Council Meeting, Mr. Ted George,
77 Billings Drive, requested that members consider providing an electric rate discount during the
months of December, January, and February for those customers with all-electric homes. During the
Regular Council Meeting of July 9, 2012, City Council approved the recommendation of the
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee that the proposal to reduce electric rates for all-
electric homes be referred to staff for cost analysis and review.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed a memorandum regarding Reduced Rates for All-Electric
Homes in December, January, and February dated September 4, 2012. He stated that he understood
the interest in such a program, but that he could not support the request based on the current market
conditions related to the City's Electric Utility. Mr. Koenig noted that the City’s rate structure does
not afford for this special classification of residential customers and the added staff burdens would
not be beneficial to the remaining customers.
Mr. Shevock moved to not provide reduced rates for all-electric homes, as recommended by staff,
seconded by Mr. Rushe and, by a vote of two (2) yes (Rushe and Shevock) and two (2) no (Hare and
Lynn), the motion failed.
Página 16
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 14
Mr. Hare stated that he was not opposed to the idea but requested more in depth information because
he believed that there are a lot of people who heat with electric but use gas in their homes as well.
He stated his opinion that this reduction should only be considered for City residents.
In response to Mr. Shevock’s question regarding what constitutes an all-electric home, Mr. Koenig
explained that determining this was part of the problem, since the current billing system does not
distinguish between customers who have all-electric versus partial electric homes; therefore, staff
would have to conduct investigations of all of these homes to determine if the customer would
qualify for such a program. He expressed his belief that the City could not offer the reduction to only
in-City customers, since the City has a uniform electric rate for all of its service territories, and
offering the program to in-City customers would require distinguishing between that classification.
He stated that, to his knowledge, the customer who requested consideration of this item was not an
in-City customer.
Mr. Hare suggested, if this were approved, that customers would apply in the same manner that
property owners apply for a tax exemption. The burden would be placed on each applicant to prove
they have an all-electric home. If a cost were incurred because a member of staff was required to
inspect the home, the customer would incur that cost to obtain the exemption. Responding,
Mr. Koenig stated that staff could create such a program if this was Council’s desire; however, he
cautioned that when a house is built, there is no guarantee that conditions will remain the same
because of renovations or changes in technology, noting that people “chase the market.” He stated
that market conditions have changed since the origin of this concept; therefore, this would not be a
one-time issue but would need to be updated occasionally.
Mr. Hare stated his opinion that the program would not include a rate reduction; rather, customers
would be required to apply and, based on square footage or the appropriate measurement, they would
qualify for a credit during the three (3) specified months, and customers would have to reapply each
year. Responding to Mr. Koenig, Mr. Hare confirmed that he was suggesting a program similar to
the tax exemption program. He stated his feeling that this was an issue of fairness, since there are
a number of people who have lived in Dover for many years and were told that they would have this
opportunity, which was then taken away.
Mr. Lynn concurred with Mr. Hare; however, he understood the reasons behind Mr. Koenig’s
position as stated in the memo, due to staff resources being stretched so thin. However, he stated
that he would like to see a more in-depth analysis to determine the cost, although he realized that it
may be impossible to quantify how many houses would be affected by such a program at this point.
Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that this could be quantified, but it would take a lot of “guess work.”
Mr. Hare moved that the proposal to reduce electric rates for all-electric homes be referred back to
staff for a more in-depth analysis, seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Mr. Shevock requested, if the proposal were referred back to staff, that staff determine the cost for
the City to administer such a program (including whether an additional employee would be
necessary) and the number of houses that would be involved, and provide a cost analysis to
Página 17
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 15
determine whether the program would be cost effective for the City, based on the additional cost to
the City versus the savings that would be realized by the customers.
Mr. Hare expressed his opinion that a new employee should not be hired; rather, the City could
contract out inspections and the applicant could incur the expense.
Mr. Hare and Mr. Lynn agreed to amend the motion to include Mr. Shevock’s request.
The Committee recommended that the proposal to reduce electric rates for all-electric homes be
referred back to staff for a more in-depth analysis, and that staff determine the cost for the City to
administer such a program (including whether an additional employee would be necessary) and the
number of houses that would be involved, and provide a cost analysis to determine whether the
program would be cost effective for the City, based on the additional cost to the City versus the
savings that would be realized by the customers.
By consent agenda, Mrs. Williams moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bonar and carried by a unanimous roll call vote
(Mrs. Russell absent).
Discussion - Renaming of Division Street as Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Mr. Lynn thanked members of the public for their attendance and interest.
Mr. Lynn stated that the proposal to change the name of Division Street to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard had been under discussion for some time and that this issue was brought to his attention
by the efforts of Mayor Carey as well as Senator Brian Bushweller.
Mr. Lynn expressed his concern with the current Code requirement that individuals must circulate
a petition to secure the signatures of various land owners in order to begin the process of changing
the name of a street. He stated that concerned citizens who want to change the name of a street could
put hours of leg work and time in, and then come before Council and have the request “shot down”
and have to start all over. He did not wish supporters to spend hours of time if their request would
not garner the support that it needs.
Mr. Lynn stated that this was a two (2) part question; 1) should the City of Dover have a Martin
Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, and (if so); 2) where it should be located. He felt that Division Street
should be renamed Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
Mr. Lynn stated that in conversations with Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor, Mr. Rodriguez
opined that City Council could circumvent the petition portion of the street name change ordinance,
since it was well within the City’s purview to change the name of its own streets. Rather than having
this group work to complete a petition, it was Mr. Lynn’s thought to “just get it done,” since this was
an important issue that needed to be addressed.
Página 18
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 16
Mr. Shevock questioned which sections of Division Street would be renamed. Responding,
Mr. Hare stated that it was his understanding that the request was for the renaming to extend from
Route 13 to Saulsbury Road.
Mr. Hare stated that he did not have a problem with the proposal but suggested another opportunity
for public comment. He stated his opinion that this was an issue that was long overdue. He was
aware that the community had previously discussed the possibility of renaming College Road;
however, he was uncertain why that was not pursued.
Mr. Shevock questioned the ramifications this would have on the Delaware Department of
Transportation (DelDOT) since Route 8 is a State road through the City. Responding,
Senator Brian Bushweller stated that his office had contacted DelDOT regarding this specific
question and DelDOT staff confirmed that the naming of streets in a City was up to the City and they
have no role in this issue since the area in question is within the City limits.
Mr. Hare stated that the road would still be considered Route 8, as DuPont Highway is considered
Route 13, and Senator Bushweller confirmed that the route markings would remain the same.
Mr. Shevock questioned who would be responsible for handling address numbering changes.
Responding, Senator Bushweller stated that there are address numbering issues involved in a street
renaming, for example, the 911 Center would have to be reprogrammed so that the correct address
shows up when a call is received. Mr. Shevock stated that his concern was in regard to the post
office refusing to deliver mail that was not properly addressed, which reportedly occurred in Sussex
County. Senator Bushweller could not offer any guarantees but stated that he would be happy to be
a part of the process in making sure that similar problem does not occur in Dover.
Senator Bushweller thanked Mr. Lynn for introducing this issue and allowing for public discussion.
He stated that he was in attendance to reflect his personal support for the idea of renaming Division
Street as Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. He expressed his opinion that Martin Luther King, Jr.
became a seminal figure in the development of our Constitutional republic and espoused the need
for all Americans to enjoy the same rights, liberties, involvements, and access. He firmly believed
that the capital city of the Delaware should have a street named after Martin Luther King, Jr. and
stated that he had not heard from anyone who disagreed with that notion. It was his opinion that,
given the significance of Martin Luther King, Jr. to our country, the street selected should be a
significant street in the City, and as Division Street is located in the center of the City, he believed
it to be a good choice. He indicated that his staff confirmed with the Division of Historical and
Cultural Affairs and the Delaware Public Archives that there is no significant historical element to
the name Division Street in Dover.
Mr. Lynn thanked Senator Bushweller for his support, and expressed his opinion that changing the
name from Division Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard symbolically carries great weight,
and that simply changing the word “division” to recognize someone who preached unity was in and
of itself symbolically powerful.
Página 19
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 17
Mayor Carey concurred with Senator Bushweller’s comments and expressed the importance of
renaming Division Street. He reminded those present of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s concerns
regarding education, and noted the presence of Booker T. Washington Elementary School, Central
Middle School, Wesley College, and Elizabeth W. Murphey School in this area. He stated that this
proposal meant a lot to the community and stated his support.
Mr. Lynn thanked Mayor Carey for his efforts regarding this matter.
Mr. Bonar felt that this change should have been accomplished 34 years ago. He noted that this
roadway also encompasses East Division Street and Forrest Avenue within the City limits, and
Forrest Avenue would soon be home to Dover High School, which is another plus from the
educational standpoint of Dr. King’s views. He stated that his initial reaction was not quite 100%
enthusiastic because he would rather see Legislative Avenue renamed Martin Luther King, Jr.
Avenue since that is where the laws of this State are made and, in his opinion, Dr. King had the
greatest impact on social change and government in our country. However, given the fact that there
has been discussion on changing Division Street, it was his suggestion that East Division Street and
Forrest Avenue be included, from one end of the City to the other. He voiced his support for such
a proposal.
Mr. Leary expressed his agreement with Mr. Lynn’s opening comments and indicated he was
heartened to see so many people in the Council Chambers for such an important subject. He
requested that the Committee’s motion encompass ample opportunity for public input.
On behalf of the Dover Human Relations Commission, Mr. Roy Sudler, Jr., Chairman, 57 Tallowick
Lane, Dover, expressed support for the renaming Division Street to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard. As a Fourth District constituent, Mr. Sudler expressed his hope that City Council would
unanimously vote to make this change in the near future.
Reverend Michael Rogers, President, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (Dover vicinity),
118 Springfield Way, Dover, thanked the Mayor, Senator Bushweller, and Councilman Lynn for the
opportunity to address this matter. He stated that this proposal had been discussed throughout the
community for a long time, beginning with Pastor Rudolph Coleman, Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church,
Dover, who initiated it between ten and fifteen years ago. He thanked members of the Committee
for their comments and support and stated that this was an issue that he wanted to see come to
fruition. Reverend Rogers informed members that the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, the
Churches Association, and many groups from within the community have held several forums over
the course of the past few months and asked that members call on them if there is anything they
could do to move this matter forward.
Mr. Lynn thanked Reverend Rogers and Nelson Hill, President, White Oak/Towne Point Civic
Association for bringing this matter to his attention during his attendance at a White Oak/Towne
Point Community Outreach meeting.
Representative Donald Blakey, 956 Bison Road, Dover, Delaware, congratulated members for
considering changing street that currently bears the name Division Street to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Página 20
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 18
Boulevard. He explained that dramatic changes had occurred in Dover since he moved here in the
early 1950s, and that with this street name change, there may be a reversal in the character of the
area, which he stated would be a “real bonus.”
Mr. William T. Wilson, 838 Forest Street, Dover, expressed the honor he felt to be present. He
stated that he had witnessed many changes in the City of Dover during his lifetime and faced trials
and tribulations in regard to segregation, and was proud to hear the Committee “speak up” for
renaming Division Street Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
Mr. Fred Tolbert, Vice Chairman, City of Dover Planning Commission, 35 Karen Place, expressed
his full support for the renaming of Division Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, and read
a statement into the record, as follows:
The uniquely significant achievements of Reverend Martin Luther King has been
acknowledged and memorialized with great pride around the world, including a
Pulitzer Peace Prize. A large number of American cities and states have elected to
memorialize the accomplishments of Reverend Martin Luther King and his
leadership of the civil rights struggle. Unfortunately, the City of Dover, Delaware
has not attempted to recognize the meaning of the civil rights struggle and Reverend
Martin L. King’s success, until this time, with leading America toward recognizing
the real meaning of civil rights and equality. Dover, Delaware is the capital city of
the First State and, as such, it should provide leadership for the State in the areas of
governance, equality, and democratic beliefs and practices. The fact, to date, that
the City of Dover has not officially recognized the accomplishments of Reverend
Martin Luther King is unquestionably an unacceptable blemish on its record and
should be corrected as quickly as possible, as this Committee is attempting to do.
The renaming a portion of Division Street to honor the name of Reverend Martin
Luther King is a very small way to honor such an internationally known hero and
civil rights leader. In reality, it would be significantly more appropriate to name the
new Dover library after Martin Luther King and/or to erect a memorial to him in a
prominent place such as: 1) the front of the new library, 2) on Loockerman Street on
the islands in front of City Hall, or 3) on The Green. These suggestions are offered
not as an alternative to renaming Division Street but in addition to renaming
Division Street. The action that Dover City Council takes on this issue is most
important to all residents of the City and it will send a positive message to all that
Dover, Delaware is finally approaching an area of progressive thinking that will be
most beneficial to the City and all of its inhabitants.
Pastor Richard Avant, Calvary Baptist Church; President Emeritus of the Interdenominational
Ministerial Alliance; and longstanding member of the Dover community, shared that his heart was
lifted to see such support for this proposal from members of the Committee as well as the
community. In reference to Mr. Hare’s earlier comments, he explained that Mayor Carey researched
and developed the “College Road concept” which was discussed by members of the community;
however, a consensus was reached that, due to the history involved in the naming of College Road,
a different road should be selected in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. He stated that he was
Página 21
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 19
overwhelmed by the support shown by Senator Bushweller, Representative Blakey, and Mayor
Carey, and that he would like to see this street renaming accomplished during his lifetime.
Mr. Theodore A. Hendricson, retired Air Force Lieutenant, shared a brief history regarding the
freeing of slaves in Delaware.
Mr. Lynn acknowledged that, due to a prior obligation, Mr. Rushe had to excuse himself from the
meeting but he asked Mr. Lynn to share his support for Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and that,
pursuant to his own research, he found that as of 2009, there were at least 730 cities, spanning
39 states, which had a Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
Dr. Wilma Mishoe, 353 Rita-Wilma Road, Dover, stated that she was glad to see such support
in the audience from members of the Dover community. On behalf of herself and her sister,
Reverend Rita Paige, she stated that she agreed with the comments of those who preceded her at the
podium and was overjoyed by the opportunity that City Council had to write a new chapter in the
history of Dover. She thanked the members of the Committee for their consideration.
Mr. Kenneth Roach, 816 Slaughter Street, Dover, stated that he was born and raised in Dover,
Delaware and was overjoyed by the outpouring of community support for this proposal. He
explained that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “brought people together” and was always one of his
heroes. He expressed his opinion that it was a great injustice that the capital of the First State did
not have a street named after Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. Roach thanked members of the Committee
for their consideration of this matter.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend that a public hearing regarding this matter be set for Monday,
October 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Mr. Bonar requested that the language for the renaming of Division Street to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard include Division Street from “City limit to City limit.”
The Committee recommended that a public hearing regarding the renaming of Division Street as
Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard be set for Monday, October 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and that the
language for the renaming of Division Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard include
Division Street from “City limit to City limit.”
Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Bonar.
Mr. Anderson stated that he supported the renaming of Division Street; however, he was concerned
about the change made by the Committee to include Division Street from "city limit to city limit"
instead of the requested renaming from Route 13 to Saulsbury Road. He noted that he had heard no
objections from the Division Street area; however, he had heard a number of concerns from the
Forrest Avenue area and suggested that the revision be revisited. Mr. Bonar recommended that it
be decided after the public hearing was held.
Página 22
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 20
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community
Development, outlined the six (6) step process for renaming a street, as specified in Chapter 98 of
the Dover Code of Ordinances. She noted that the process starts when a petition is received; the
request is reviewed by the Development Advisory Committee (DAC) and a staff report is developed
for Planning Commission review. The Utility Committee then reviews the request for a
recommendation to City Council. City Council then sets and subsequently holds a public hearing
and takes final action. Mrs. Townshend indicated that she had requested the DAC to review the
proposal and would include those comments in the packet for the October 8, 2012 City Council
meeting.
The motion for approval of the Committee's recommendation that a public hearing regarding
the renaming of Division Street as Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard be set for Monday,
October 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and that the language for the renaming of Division Street to
Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard include Division Street from "City limit to City limit" was
unanimously carried.
Mr. Lynn moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
Report, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
Meeting recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:46 p.m.
MONTHLY REPORTS - JULY 2012
By motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Bonar, the following monthly reports were
accepted by consent agenda:
Budget
Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
ENGINEERING SERVICE AGREEMENT - ENGINEERING DESIGN OF WASTEWATER
FACILITIES - GARRISON FARM SUBDIVISION
Pennoni is currently one of three (3) approved consulting engineers with which the City of Dover
has entered into an agreement of professional services. In order to meet the wastewater demands of
the proposed Garrison Farm Subdivision, wastewater facilities upgrades need to take place. The
proposal can be divided into four (4) separate tasks:
1. Design of a wastewater pump station on the Garrison Farm Subdivision.
2. Analysis and design of upgrading existing force main and gravity sewer main from the
Garrison Farm Subdivision to the White Oak Farms Pump Station (Pump Station #5).
3. Analysis of existing White Oak Farms Pump Station (Pump Station #5) and design
necessary upgrades to properly convey the increased flow from the Garrison Farm
Subdivision.
4. Abandonment of the White Oak Road Pump Station (Pump Station #14).
Each task has an estimated cost, the estimates are based on limited knowledge of the facilities, site
visits and surveying will provide proper information to better define the upgrades necessary. The
Página 23
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 21
proposal cost is reflective of a "worse-case scenario" with each task. It is possible that the cost for
design could be reduced. Pennoni is well versed with the City’s wastewater pump station
requirements, as they have designed multiple pump stations throughout the system. With Council
approval, Pennoni will produce bid documents for this project for the City of Dover to publicly
advertise and bid. This design will take into consideration the overall subdivision plan and water
main layout provided by Becker Morgan Group. Due to the purchasing policy, this work could not
be accomplished by Becker Morgan Group because they are not one of the three (3) consulting
engineers that have entered into an agreement of professional service.
Staff recommended authorizing Pennoni to produce Invitation to Bid Documents in an amount not
to exceed $365,000.
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of staff's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and
carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Anderson, Perza, Bonar, Williams, Hutchison, and
Leary), one (1) no (Lynn), and two (2) absent (Russell and Hare).
ENGINEERING SERVICE AGREEMENT - ENGINEERING DESIGN OF ELEVATED
WATER STORAGE TANK - GARRISON FARM SUBDIVISION
URS is currently one of three (3) approved consulting engineers with which the City of Dover has
entered into an agreement of professional services. In order to meet the hydraulic demands of the
proposed Garrison Farm Subdivision, a new 1.5 million gallon elevated water storage tank is
required. URS is currently designing a separate elevated water storage tank for the City of Dover
at a different location; therefore, they have proper knowledge of City requirements in regard to the
water distribution system. With Council approval, URS will produce Design-Build Request for
Proposal (RFP) Bid Documents for the City of Dover to publicly advertise and bid. This RFP would
take into consideration the overall subdivision plan and water main layout provided by Becker
Morgan Group. Due to the purchasing policy, this work could not be accomplished by Becker
Morgan Group, because they are not one of the three (3) consulting engineers that have entered into
an agreement of professional service.
Staff recommended authorizing URS to produce a "Design-Build RFP" in the amount of $49,000.
Mrs. Williams moved for approval of staff's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Bonar and
carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes (Anderson, Perza, Bonar, Williams, Hare, Hutchison,
and Leary), one (1) no (Lynn), and one (1) absent (Russell).
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-05
The First Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
September 10, 2012.
Mrs. Williams moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2012-05 be
acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Bonar and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2012-05, which would amend
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection and Appendix F - Fees and Fines to clarify existing
Página 24
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 22
language and create new subsections which would make it unlawful for any person to tamper with
or impair any fire protection system from operating as designed; specify the authority of the fire
marshal; prohibit open burning, commercial barbecuing, and outdoor fireplaces to be unattended at
any time and authorize the fire marshal, code official, fire officer, or police to order the open burning
extinguished; and remove the requirement for fire alarm installation reports. It would also create
new sections to address fire hydrants and fire department connections; the report of a fire and
spreading of alarm; unlawful regulations or orders; maintaining records for inspections; and marking
rated walls.
Mr. Bonar questioned if the Code should be amended to reflect the name change from Robbins Hose
Company to the Dover Fire Department. He suggested that the ordinance be amended to reflect the
legal name of the Fire Department, once it is determined.
(City Clerk's Office Note: According to Fire Chief Jack Fortney, although the Fire Department
operates as the "Dover Fire Department" it has maintained the incorporated name of Robbins Hose
Company and all official documents will continue to use the name of Robbins Hose Company.)
Mr. Lynn stated that he continued to receive complaints from residents of East Lake Gardens about
residential meat smokers and asked if Section 46-5 - Open burning (f) Prohibited (2) Unattended
burning could be amended by adding "residential meat smoker." Mrs. Townshend stated that she
would be concerned about this change because meat smoking is an all day process, so people would
normally be inside and checking on the meat only periodically.
Mr. Bonar moved for adoption of the ordinance, amending as necessary to include the Fire
Department's corporate title, seconded by Mr. Hutchison.
Mr. Lynn moved to amend the motion to include the words “residential meat smoker” in
Section 46-5 (f)(2), after commercial barbecuing, seconded by Mr. Anderson. The amendment
failed, with Mr. Lynn voting yes.
The motion for adoption of the ordinance, amending as necessary to include the Fire
Department's corporate title, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mrs. Russell absent)
and Ordinance #2012-05, was adopted as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, Section 46-3 - Impairment
of Fire Protection Equipment, be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-3. - Impairment of fire protection equipment.
(a) Prohibited. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any owner, renter, lessor, or contractor,
after having been notified, in writing, by the fire marshal or code enforcement officer of any
impairment to fire protection equipment, including but not limited to fire hydrants, fire alarm
systems, sprinkler systems, commercial cooking ventilation and fire suppression systems,
standpipes, and smoke removal or pressurization systems, to allow it to remain impaired for
Página 25
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 23
any time beyond that allowed by the fire marshal for repair. For the purposes of this section,
the term "impairment" means any effective lessening of the equipment to operate as
designed, including times of maintenance and annual testing.
(b) Impairment of fire protection systems. All fire protection systems, devices, units, and service
equipment shall be maintained in an operational condition at all times, and it shall be
unlawful for any person owning, controlling, or otherwise having charge of any fire
protection system to willfully or knowingly tamper with or impair the system from operating
as designed without proper approval. An approval form may be obtained from the fire
marshal’s office. Approvals will not be required for temporary impairments caused by
periodic testing and inspection. Any impairment which will render the system non-
operational or out of service for more than eight hours for testing and inspection purposes
must be approved prior to the start of work.
(c) Notification required. The owner, tenant, or contractor shall notify the Robbins Hose
Company of any impaired fire protection equipment, and shall renotify the Robbins Hose
Company when the fire protection equipment has been restored to normal service.
Certification from the repairing contractor shall be required to verify that the system has been
fixed and is functioning as designed.
(d) Fire watch required. When any impairment would cause a sprinkler system not to operate
or a fire alarm system not to detect and signal a fire, and if the building is to remain
occupied, a fire watch shall be established in that building or that portion of a building
affected. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or tenant to set up the fire watch. The fire
watch shall consist of an hourly check of the building or portion of the building affected, and
a log kept, there stating the date, time of the checks, and who was making the checks. This
log shall be accessible for immediate inspection by the fire chief, fire marshal, or code
enforcement officer.
(e) Authority of fire marshal. The fire marshal or his/her designee is authorized to close any
such building or property where fire protection equipment is found to be impaired or non-
operational to ensure the life safety of the occupants.
(f) Fines. Any owner, occupant, contractor or body corporate found to be in violation of this
section shall be issued a summons as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, Section 46-5 - Open burning,
Paragraph (f) - Prohibited, be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-5. - Open burning
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have
the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Página 26
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 24
Barbecuing - Commercial. The preparation and cooking of food by way of gas grill, charcoal
grill, or other apparatus used for the cooking of food by way of flame produced through wood,
charcoal, or gas for the purpose of cooking food for the sale to and/or consumption by the general
public.
Barbecuing—Recreational. The preparation and cooking of food by way of gas grill, charcoal
grill, or other apparatus used for the cooking of food by way of flame produced through wood,
charcoal, or gas for the purpose of cooking food for the consumption by a family and/or guests or
by the membership of a private organization or church congregation.
Open burning. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly
into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber.
Outdoor fireplace. Any homemade or commercially produced fireplace, fire pit, or fire ring
used for the kindling of wood.
(b) Permit required. Open burning of structures, brush, or bonfires shall not be permitted
without a permit obtained from the fire marshal.
(c) Fire dimensions. Open burning, when permitted, shall be kindled in such a manner as not to
be a danger to other campers, recreational vehicles, tents, or structures and shall not be of a
size greater than 18 inches by 18 inches by 18 inches. Height of the fire shall be measured
from the ground or from the bottom of the inside of the container being used to kindle the
fire. Open burning shall not be kindled directly on the ground unless contained in a fire ring.
(d) Fire clearances and time restrictions. Outdoor fireplaces shall have 36 inches clearance from
all combustibles when in use. Portable fireplaces, fire pits, or fire rings shall be extinguished
in a residential area between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m.
(e) Commercial barbecuing. Commercial barbecuing shall be permitted under the following
conditions:
(1) The location has been approved by city licensing and inspections and the fire marshal and
an outdoor public gathering permit has been obtained.
(2) One fire extinguisher of not less than five pounds ABC is to be located within ten feet
of the cooking area. Cooking area and cooking fuels shall be secured from public access.
(3) Approval from the board of public health has been obtained.
(4) The operator shall make all reasonable attempts to avoid causing a nuisance to nearby
property owners with smoke, fumes, or sparks.
(5) All compressed flammable gas containers used for cooking shall be secured in such a
way as to prevent them from being knocked, tipped, or blown over.
Página 27
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 25
Any commercial barbecuing operations which are a continual nuisance because of smoke,
fumes, or sparks shall be terminated by the code official or fire marshal and the outdoor public
gathering permit revoked until such time as the director of licensing and inspections is satisfied that
the problem has been corrected.
Barbecuing of any kind shall not be kindled within 200 feet of any fuel pump or storage tank
fill. Cooking grease shall not be disposed of by placing it directly on the ground or in storm water
drains.
(f) Prohibited.
(1) Multifamily residential dwelling units. In apartment buildings, condominiums, or any
other multifamily residential dwelling of three or more units by any other name, the
storage of propane tanks inside units or on balconies is prohibited. Recreational
barbecuing shall be prohibited on any balcony or under any overhanging portion or
within 15 feet of any structure, except that the use of electrical ranges or electrical grills
shall be permitted. The use of outdoor fireplaces on balconies is prohibited.
(2) Unattended burning. It shall be prohibited for open burning, commercial barbecuing, and
outdoor fireplaces to be unattended at any time. In the event that any open burning,
commercial barbecuing, or outdoor fireplaces are found to be unattended, the fire
marshal, code official, fire officer, or police shall order the open burning extinguished.
(g) Fines. Any owner, occupant, contractor, or body corporate found to be in violation of this
section shall be issued a summons as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
(h) Authority of the fire marshal. The fire marshal is authorized to impose a ban on open burning
if weather conditions do not safely permit open burning. The fire marshal or fire officer shall
order any fire extinguished that is deemed unsafe or not in compliance with this section of
the Dover Code.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, Section 46-7 - Preventable and
Malfunctioning Alarms to the Fire Company, be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-7. - Preventable and malfunctioning alarms to the fire company.
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have
the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates
a different meaning:
Automatic telephone dialing device and digital alarm communicator system mean an alarm
system which automatically sends a prerecorded voice message or coded signal over regular
telephone lines, by direct connection or otherwise, indicating the existence of the emergency
situation that the alarm system is designed to detect.
Página 28
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 26
Fine means the assessment of a monetary charge, payable to the city, authorized pursuant to
this section, to defray the expenses of responding to a preventable alarm or alarm malfunction.
Fire alarm installation report means a report, in a form approved by the fire marshal, with
the following minimum information:
(1) The name, address, business and home telephone number of the owner, lessee, operator,
manager or person in possession of the premises wherein the alarm system is installed.
(2) The name, address, and telephone number of a minimum of two persons who can be
notified by the Robbins Hose Company in the event of the activation of the alarm system,
who shall be capable of responding to the premises within 30 minutes, and who are
authorized to enter the premises to ascertain the status thereof.
Fire alarm malfunction means the activation of any alarm, which results in the response of
the fire department, caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, or lack of
proper maintenance.
Fire alarm system means any mechanical, electrical or radio-controlled device which is
designed to emit a sound or transmit a signal or message when activated or any such device which
emits a sound and transmits a signal or message when activated because of smoke, heat or fire.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term "fire alarm system" shall be deemed to
include audible alarms at the site of the installation of the detection device, proprietor alarms and
automatic telephone direct dial devices or digital alarm communicator systems. A single station
alarm device shall not be deemed to be an alarm system under this section.
Fire alarm technician means any person who inspects, installs, repairs or performs
maintenance on fire alarm systems and is licensed by the state or works under a state licensed alarm
contractor.
Operative alarm system means an alarm system which the owner of a premises is required
to maintain in an operative condition pursuant to statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation of the
state or the city.
Owner means any person who owns the premises in which an alarm system is installed or
the person or persons who lease, operate, occupy or manage the premises.
Premises means any building or structure, or combination of buildings and structures, which
serve as dwelling units, single-family or multifamily, or any other area within a building or structure,
or combination thereof, which is used for any purpose, other than residential, wherein an alarm
system is installed.
Preventable alarm means the activation of any alarm, which results in the response of the
fire department, caused by the negligence or intentional misuse of the system by the owner or his/her
employees, servants or agents; or any other activation not caused by heat, smoke or fire, exclusive
Página 29
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 27
of a "fire alarm malfunction" as defined in this section. An alarm is not considered a preventable
alarm if the alarm is activated due to malicious causes beyond the control of the owner.
Serve means hand-delivery, by a representative of either the fire department or police
department, to the owner or authorized representative who responded to the premises. In the event
the owner or authorized representative fails to respond to the premises within 30 minutes, the term
"serve" shall mean placing the form or other matter in the United States mail, addressed to the owner
or authorized representative.
Single-station alarm device means an assembly incorporating the detector, control equipment
and alarm-sounding device in one unit, operated from a power supply either in the unit, or obtained
at the point of installation.
(b) Responsibility for malfunctioning and preventable alarms, owner response, and corrective
action.
(1) Generally. The responsibility for a preventable or malfunctioning alarm shall be that of
the owner of the premises in which the fire alarm system is installed. A response to a
preventable or malfunctioning alarm shall result when any fire marshal or member of the
fire department shall be dispatched to the premises where the alarm has been activated
or learns of the activation of the alarm system, by any means whatsoever, and responds
thereto by traveling to that premises. After responding to a malfunctioning or preventable
alarm, the responding official shall notify the owner or his/her authorized representative
and such person shall thereupon travel to the premises to ascertain the status thereof.
Should the person notified fail to appear at said premises within 30 minutes after being
notified to do so, the fire marshal may issue the owner of the premises a fine as provided
for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. The official or member of the fire department who
responded to said premises shall notify the fire marshal's office.
(2) Malfunction. In the event of a fire alarm deemed by the responding official to be the
result of a fire alarm malfunction, the owner will be served a notice of violation form,
indicating that the activation was deemed to be the result of a fire alarm malfunction, and
requiring the owner to provide documentation that the fire alarm component that caused
the fire alarm malfunction has been corrected, to the satisfaction of the fire marshal, and
that the fire alarm system in question has actually been examined by a fire alarm
technician and that a bona fide attempt has been made to identify and correct any defect
of design, installation or operation of the fire alarm system which was identifiable as the
cause of the fire alarm malfunction. Failure to return documentation of service/repair
within the period of time stated on the notice of violation, which is satisfactory to the fire
marshal, will result in assessment against the owner of a fine for the fire alarm
malfunction as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
(c) Fine charges; multiple fire alarm malfunctions or preventable alarms.
(1) Amount of fine. A fine may be assessed for the third and subsequent malfunctioning or
preventable alarms at the same premises responded to by the fire department within the
Página 30
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 28
prior 12-month period. Thereafter, the fines, as provided for in Appendix F - Fees and
Fines, shall be paid by the owner for each preventable or malfunctioning fire alarm
responded to by the fire department at the same premises during a 12-month period
beginning with the date of the first alarm.
(2) Panel reset. Once a preventable alarm or fire alarm malfunction has been responded to
by the fire department, it shall be unlawful for the alarm panel to be reset by any person
until the authorization of the fire department has been obtained. A fine as provided for
in Appendix F—Fees and Fines may be assessed to the owner of a premises where the
fire alarm has been reset before the fire department or assisting fire department arrives.
(3) Insufficient alarms. When any premises are protected by a fire alarm system that, in the
opinion of the fire marshal or his/her deputy(ies), will not safely alarm the occupants of
a fire, the fire marshal or his/her deputy(ies) may close said building, or a portion of said
building, to human occupancy until the problem with the fire alarm is corrected and a
written report from a licensed fire alarm company is submitted to the fire marshal.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, be amended by inserting a new
Section 46-9 - Fire Hydrants and Fire Department Connections, to read as follows:
Sec. 46-9. - Fire hydrants and fire department connections.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to park, place, or keep any vehicle or object within ten feet
of a fire hydrant or fire department connection on any city street or public property.
(b) Fire hydrants public and private shall have their tops painted with the appropriate color to
indicate flow, and the remainder of the hydrant shall not be painted any color other than red
unless approved by the fire marshal and public works department.
(c) It shall be unlawful to knowingly impair or tamper with a fire hydrant or fire department
connection so as to make it non-operational when needed.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person other than members of a fire department engaged in the
performance of their duties, any person in the event of an emergency endangering life or
property, or any city department for authorized purposes to open, use or take water from any
fire hydrant.
(e) During times of inclement weather, snow shall not be plowed or piled as to obstruct the use
of fire hydrants on private property.
(f) Fire hydrants shall be installed per the requirements of City of Dover Public Utilities
Water/Wastewater Handbook, NFPA requirements, and Delaware State Fire Prevention
Regulations.
Página 31
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 29
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, be amended by inserting a new
Section 46-10 - Notifying the Fire Department, to read as follows:
Sec. 46-10. - Report of fires required; spreading of alarm.
It shall be the duty of the owner, manager, occupant, responsible person or any person in
direct control of any building or premises of any kind, upon discovery of a fire or evidence of there
having been a fire even though it has apparently been extinguished, or upon receiving information
that there is or was a fire on the premises, to immediately and with all reasonable dispatch and
diligence call or otherwise notify the fire department of the existence, circumstances, and location
of such fire and to spread an alarm to all occupants of the building. This requirement shall not be
construed to forbid any person to use all diligence necessary to extinguish such fire prior to the
arrival of the fire department.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, be amended by inserting a new
Section 46-11 - Unlawful Regulation or Order, to read as follows:
Sec. 46-11. - Unlawful regulation or order.
No person shall make, issue, post, or maintain any regulation or order, written or verbal, that
would require any person to take any unnecessary delaying action prior to reporting a fire to the fire
department.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, be amended by inserting a new
Section 46-12 - Maintaining Records for Inspections, to read as follows:
Sec. 46-12. - Maintaining records for inspections.
The building or property owner or manager of any occupancy required to have an annual
fire/life safety inspection conducted by the fire marshal’s office shall maintain a fire inspection log
with the documentation pertinent to that occupancy for the preceding three years, as follows:
(a) Annual fire alarm system certificate of inspections
(b) Annual fire suppression system certificate of inspections
(c) Annual hood suppression system certificate of inspections
(d) Annual elevator certification of inspection
(e) Annual fire extinguisher inspection paperwork
(f) Six-month steam cleaning paperwork for hood suppression system
(g) Two year boiler inspection paperwork
(h) Three or five year electrical inspection paperwork
Página 32
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 30
(i) Current respondent information
(j) Monthly fire extinguishers visual check
(k) Monthly exit lights test
(l) Monthly emergency lighting test.
(m) Monthly generator run
(n) Self-closing fire door & exit hardware
(o) Fire drills
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III - Fire Codes, Section 46-124 - Fire Marshal,
be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics as follows:
Sec. 46-124. - Fire marshal.
(a) Selection. There shall be a fire marshal, who shall be selected by the city council at its annual
meeting.
(b) Fire prevention. The fire marshal or his/her authorized agent shall enforce this article and
any other fire prevention provisions of this Code and any other fire prevention regulations
applicable to the city.
(c) Investigation of fires. The fire marshal or his/her deputies shall be responsible for the
investigation of the origins and causes of fires and explosions within the corporate limits of
the city, which involve the loss of life or injury or cause destruction or damage to property.
Such investigation shall be initiated immediately upon the occurrence of such fire or
explosion. Upon request of the fire marshal, the city police shall be authorized to assist the
fire marshal in the performance of his/her duties. When any fire or explosion is found to be
suspicious or criminal in nature or causes serious injury or death, the fire marshal or his/her
deputies shall contact the city police and, per the agreement of the fire marshal and chief of
police, conduct a joint investigation into the origin and cause of the fire or explosion.
(d) Hazardous conditions. When, in the opinion of the fire marshal or code official, a fire or life
safety hazard is of imminent danger to occupants of a building, structure or outdoor event,
the fire marshal or code official may order the unsafe condition removed, said building or
structure evacuated or outdoor event terminated.
(e) Right of entry. The fire marshal or his/her designee is authorized at all reasonable times to
enter and examine any building, marine vessel, vehicle, or premises for the purposes of
making fire safety inspections. Before entering a private building or dwelling, the fire
marshal or his/her designee shall obtain the consent of the occupant thereof or obtain a search
warrant authorizing his/her entry for the purpose of inspection, except in those instances
where an emergency exists. As used in this section, "emergency" means circumstances which
the fire marshal or his/her designee knows or has reason to believe exist, and which
reasonably may constitute immediate and grave danger to life or property.
Página 33
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 31
(f) Implied consent. Application for, or acceptance of, any license or permit requested or issued
pursuant to City Code constitutes agreement and consent by the person making the
application or accepting the license or permit to allow the fire marshal or his/her designee
to enter the premises at any reasonable time to conduct such inspections as required by this
code or deemed necessary by the fire marshal or his/her designee to determine compliance
with the requirements for such license or permit.
(g) The fire marshal or code official may placard any building damaged by fire or explosion as
being a health hazard and unsafe to enter. No one shall enter any building having been
placarded by the fire marshal or code official as being a health hazard and unsafe without
first contacting the fire marshal.
(h) It shall be unlawful to enter any premise, structure, building, or vehicle which has been
damaged by fire or explosion for the purpose of removing, altering or tampering with any
part of the structure, appliance, or object identified and tagged by the fire marshal as being
a possible ignition source or cause of the fire or explosion, without approval of the fire
marshal, until the conclusion of the investigation.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III - Fire Codes, be amended by inserting a new
Section 46-128 - Marking Rated Walls, to read as follows:
Sec. 46-128. - Marking Rated Walls
(a) Fire walls, fire barriers, shaft enclosures, fire partitions, and smoke barriers shall be labeled
with their rating. Markings shall be red in color, located on both sides of the separation wall,
a minimum of four inches in height, and no more than fifteen feet apart for the length of the
wall. Markings shall be visible when ceiling tiles are removed for inspection.
(b) Ratings are to be marked as follows:
One hour separation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1HR
Two hour separation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2HR
Three hour separation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HR
Four hour separation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4HR
Smoke Barriers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT
Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article IV - Public Occupancies, Section 46-168 -
Reinspection Fee, be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-168. - Reinspection fee.
(a) Amount. There is hereby created a reinspection fee as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and
Fines that shall be charged for any repeated violation cited by the fire marshal, determined
Página 34
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 32
to be a violation and which requires a follow up inspection to confirm the correction of the
violation.
(b) Fee attached. A fee may be attached to any summons written for any violation found to still
be uncorrected upon reinspection.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT
Appendix F - Fees and Fines, be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-3 Impairment of Fire Protection Equipment
Subsec. (f) Fines ..... $50.00 first
offense;
$100.00 second
and subsequent
offenses
Preventable and malfunctioning alarms to the fire
Sec. 46-7
company
Subsec. (b)(1) Responsibility for malfunctioning and Should the
preventable alarms, owner response, person notified
and corrective action; Generally ..... fail to appear at
said premises
within 30
minutes after
being notified to
do so, the city
may charge the
owner of the
premises a fine
of $75.00
Subsec. (b)(2) Responsibility for malfunctioning and Failure to return
preventable alarms, owner response, documentation
and corrective action; Malfunction ..... of service/repair
within the
period of time
stated on the
notice of
violation, which
is satisfactory to
the fire marshal,
will result in
Página 35
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 33
assessment
against the
owner of a fine
for the fire
alarm
malfunction
Fine charges; multiple fire alarm malfunctions or
Subsec. (c)(1)
preventable alarms; Amount of fine
Number of preventable or Fine per
malfunctioning fire alarms ..... preventable or
malfunctioning
fire alarm
Third ..... $75.00
Fourth ..... $100.00
Fifth ..... $200.00
All over fifth, each $250.00
.....
Subsec. (c)(2) Fine charges; multiple fire alarm A $25.00 fine
malfunctions or preventable alarms; may be assessed
Panel reset ..... to the owner of
a premises
where the fire
alarm has been
reset before the
fire department
or assisting fire
department
arrives
Sec. 46-168 Reinspection Fee
Subsec. (a) Amount $25.00 for any
repeated
violation cited
by the fire
marshal,
determined to
be a violation
and which
Página 36
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 34
requires a
followup
inspection to
confirm the
correction of the
violation
Subsec. (b) Fee Attached A fee may be
attached to any
summons
written for any
violation found
to be
uncorrected
upon
reinspection.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Leary extended best wishes to the City's Jewish residents on the day of atonement, Yom Kippur.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 9:03 P.M.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
September 24, 2012 are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
/TM
S:\ClerksOffice\Agendas&Minutes\Council-Minutes\2005\08-22-2005 Council.wpd
Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 212 N. Governors Avenue
Exhibit #2 - Correspondence from Benjamin Salin dated September 12, 2012
Página 37
EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 09/24/2012
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
212 North Governors Avenue
Planning & Inspections Department
EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 09/24/2012
Dover, Delaware
September 24, 2012
Página 38
212 North Governors Avenue
Case History
History of code violations since 2002 (14 cases)
– Interior and exterior violations
– Tall grass and weeds/Overgrowth
– Vacant Building
Registered as a vacant building on 3/21/2011.
Condemned as unfit for human habitation in July
2012 due to broken windows, no utility service,
unsecured doors.
Dwelling found unsecured multiple times and
secured by City staff.
Fire damage on August 10, 2012, due to people in
the structure.
Repeated source of neighbor complaints.
Página 39
Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(4) Fire Damage, etc.
(5) Unfit for habitation
(9) General welfare
(10) Code violations
(12) Unoccupied buildings
Página 48
Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and accessory structure dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner by October 24, 2012.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged against the
land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such
cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be
levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against
the owner.
Página 49
EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 09/24/2012
Página 51
ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections DATE SUBMITTED: September 28, 2012
PREPARED BY: Tim Taraila, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning and
Community Development
SUBJECT: 209 North New Street, Dover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance
REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Dangerous Buildings, Sec. 22-385 - Hearing before Council and Chapter 22,
Article XI - Dangerous Buildings Case # 12-258
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; As of September
28, 2012, there is $103,843 remaining in the line item.
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 November 8, 2012 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
3. Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the structures if not completed by the owner
within 10 days of the date established by City Council.
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 James and Linda Caccamo. The property is a two-story wood-framed single family home with
a detached one car garage to the rear of the property. The dwelling was condemned as unfit for human habitation on
Januar 30, 2012, due to the vacancy, lack of utilities, and number of broken windows and unsecured doors. The property
was boarded by City staff, and the City has hired a contractor to cut the grass and remove overgrowth on the property. The
property has been vacant with no active utility service since May 2011. Prior mailings to the property owners have been
returned unclaimed. Currently the structure is still vacant, with no active utility services and in a serious state of
disrepair.
Página 52
City of Dover
PROPOSAL FOR STREET NAME CHANGE
Staff Review Report and Development Advisory Committee Comments
In preparation for Public Hearing at City Council on October 8, 2012
Proposal: Proposal to change the street name of Division Street (Route 8) from City
limit to City limit to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Note: The proposal is being brought forward by City Council
through the Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee; it is
not following the procedure specified in Dover Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 98, Article II, Section 98-45 Street Name Change Procedure,
which begins with a petition from property owners.
Location: Route 8 corridor encompassing the following street names along the
segment: Forrest Avenue, Forest Street, West Division Street, East Division
Street, Kings Highway, and North Little Creek Road
Proposed Street Name: Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
File Number: MI-12-23
MI-12-23 Proposal for Street Name Change: Division Street (Route 8) to Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard – The proposal is to rename the entire Division Street (Route 8) corridor which crosses
west to east through the City of Dover (City limit to City limit). The new street name proposed is
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. See the attached Exhibit Map of the Route 8 corridor.
The City of Dover Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee (LF&A) recently discussed
this proposal for the renaming of Division Street as Martin Luther King Boulevard. The following is
an excerpt from the September 10, 2012 LF&A minutes pertaining to the Proposal for Street
Renaming:
Mr. Hare moved to recommend that a public hearing be set for Monday, October 8,
2012 at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Mr. Lynn. Mr. Bonar requested that the language for the
renaming of Division Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard include Division Street
from “City limit to City limit.” Mr. Hare moved to amend the motion to recommend
that a public hearing be set for Monday, October 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and that the
language for the renaming of Division Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
include Division Street from “City limit to City limit,” seconded by Mr. Lynn and
unanimously carried.
By action of City Council on September 24, 2012, the recommendation of the Legislative
Finance & Administration Committee was adopted and a Public Hearing regarding the Renaming
of Division Street as Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard was set for Monday, October 8, 2012.
P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
Página 53
Summary Report on Proposal for Renaming of Division Street (Route 8)
Prepared September 28, 2012
Page 2 of 7
Street Name Change Procedure
As it has been initiated by City Council, this Proposal for Street Renaming is bypassing the
normal procedures for street name changes. The specific procedure for street name changes is
outlined in the Dover Code of Ordinances, Chapter 98, Article II, Section 98-45 Street name
change procedure. (See Attachment A.) As outlined in Code, the normal procedure for street
name changes requires a formal petition of request from a majority abutting property owners to
the street then review and comments by the Development Advisory Committee (DAC), review
by the Planning Commission, review by the Utility Committee of City Council, and then public
hearing and consideration by the City Council.
Route 8 Corridor
The Route 8 corridor passes west to east through the City of Dover. Along the length of the Route 8
corridor in the City there are six street names: Forrest Avenue, Forest Street, West Division Street,
East Division Street, Kings Highway, and North Little Creek Road. The road designated as Route 8
also continues in both directions leading away from the City of Dover through Kent County. To the
west it continues as Forrest Avenue and Halltown Road then terminates at the Delaware/Maryland
border in Marydel becoming Maryland Road 454. To the east it continues as North Little Creek
Road intersecting with Delaware Route 9 (Bayside Drive) at Little Creek, Delaware.
The street right-of-way for the Route 8 corridor is owned and maintained by the State of
Delaware.
To assist in compiling information and comments about specific areas of the Route 8 corridor in the
City of Dover, the following segments have been identified. See chart below and the attached
Exhibit Maps (Overall Map and Maps of each segment).
Route 8 Current Street Names in
Route 8 Location
Segment Segment
A Western City Limits at Artis Drive to Saulsbury Forrest Avenue
Road
B Saulsbury Road to State Street Forest Street
West Division Street
C State Street to DuPont Highway (Route 13) East Division Street
Kings Highway
D DuPont Highway (Route 13) to eastern City East Division Street
limits at Long Point Road North Little Creek Road
History of Street Names
The layout of the now City of Dover begins in 1683 with the order of William Penn to establish the
town as the county seat. Reference sources note that the actual platting into lots (c.1717) or formal
layout of the town (c. 1740-41) first begins in the area known as The Green. Over time, the area
within City limits expanded from this historic core.
Specific origins of each of the road names in the Route 8 corridor would require additional research;
Página 54
Summary Report on Proposal for Renaming of Division Street (Route 8)
Prepared September 28, 2012
Page 3 of 7
however, some basic information is provided. The street name of Kings Highway is derived from
references to the “King’s Road” which in colonial times ran from Lewes to Philadelphia. On
historical maps readily available to the Planning Office, the name Division Street is shown on the
1859 Map of Kent County published by A.D. Byles. In the 1800’s, Division Street was the northern
limits of the Town (City). At the time, the area to the north of Division Street and other areas
surrounding the Town (City) was rural farmland or woodland held by multiple large landowners. By
the mid-1800’s these landowner were dividing their land to establish lots and streets thus expanding
the developed urban area of the Town (City). For example in 1869, one owner Cecil C. Fulton Jr.
divides his “Belle Mary” farm on the north side of Division Street into a series of lots and the
gridded street network in the North Governors Avenue area (Fulton’s Addition). Action of Town
(City) Council in 1880 to number the houses established State Street as a dividing line for the West
and East segments of streets and established Division Street to serve as the dividing line for the
North and South segments of streets (now referenced in Dover Code of Ordinances, Article VIII,
Section 98-342).
Summary Information
The following chart summarizes the properties along this Route 8 corridor. For purposes of this
evaluation all properties on both sides of the corridor (both properties in the City and properties in
Kent County) were included to the extent of the City of Dover incorporated limits. This is to create
logical break points for changes in street naming where the properties on one side of the road may
be within the City of Dover and properties on the opposite side are not. For this example evaluation,
the Route 8 corridor evaluated commences at the City limits at Artis Drive and continues to the City
limits at Long Point Road on the east. Information on each segment is presented in the chart.
A B C D Total
Number of In City 90 110 33 77 310
properties abutting In County 39 0 0 24 63
Route 8 Total 129 110 33 101 373
Number of addresses In City 172 176 33 100 481
on the Route 8 In County 39 0 0 60 99
Corridor (estimated) Total 211 176 33 160 580
Number of Residential Properties 64 59 21 82 226
Number of Non-Residential
64 48 6 18 136
Properties
Number of City Owned Properties 1 3 6 1 11
**Chart developed by Planning Office with data estimated from GIS Mapping and other Property Information.
Here are some key points from the Chart about the Route 8 corridor:
Segments A and D include properties located in Kent County.
Página 55
Summary Report on Proposal for Renaming of Division Street (Route 8)
Prepared September 28, 2012
Page 4 of 7
Segments B and C include only properties within the City of Dover.
373 properties abut the Route 8 corridor (Segments A-D)
580 addresses occur along the Route 8 corridor (Segments A-D)
The number of addresses is higher than the number of properties due to the existence of
parcels with multiple buildings tenant spaces such a shopping centers, multi-family units,
and mixed use buildings.
Corridor is a mix of residential and non-residential properties
City owned properties along the corridor include parks and electric substations.
Street Naming Guidelines
The proposed Street Name requested is Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for the Route 8 corridor
through the City of Dover. Within the Dover Code of Ordinances, Appendix A: Land Subdivision
Regulations Article VI, Section A. Streets, guidelines for the naming of streets are provided.
Article VI. Section A. Streets. 16. Street names shall be selected so as not to duplicate, or be
confused with, the names of existing streets. Street names shall be subject to the approval of the
commission. All new streets shall be named in the following manner:
TABLE INSET:
Short
General Direction Long
(under 1,000 ')
North and south Streets Places
East and west Avenues Courts
Diagonal Roads Ways
Curving Drives Lanes, Circles
Arterial streets shall be named Boulevards
Delaware Route 8 and all its alternative names is considered an urban minor arterial. Thus, the use
of the street term “Boulevard” would be appropriate. The directional prefix of “West” and “East”
will be required for the street name under the provisions for the numbering of properties (Dover
Code of Ordinances, Article VIII – Numbering of Buildings).
Technical Review of Street Name Change
In an effort to proactively consider the implications of such a Street Name Change, the City of Dover
Planning Office contacted the Development Advisory Committee agencies including City
Department. This effort was to gather technical information on the operational logistics and
implementation actions regarding the proposed street renaming. These logistics and implementation
actions involves items such as number of properties involved, street signage updates, re-addressing
process, notification, emergency response, costs, etc. The Development Advisory Committee met on
September 26, 2012 to discuss the street name change proposal. The written comments from the
following Department and agencies were received in regards to this proposal and its implementation.
See list below and attachments:
Página 56
Summary Report on Proposal for Renaming of Division Street (Route 8)
Prepared September 28, 2012
Page 5 of 7
o City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments (Water, Wastewater,
Streets, Stormwater, Sanitation, Grounds)
o City Assessor
o Dover Police Department
o Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
o Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
o Kent County 911 Addressing Section
o DNREC Sediment & Stormwater Program
Implications of Street Name Change
There are a number of implications to consider regarding this street name change. The following
items are summarized.
City vs. County Jurisdiction: Within the identified Route 8 corridor, there are enclaves of
properties that are located in the unincorporated area of Kent County and other areas where
one side of the street is in the City and the other is in the County. There are questions about
how a street name change by the City of Dover would affect these properties under Kent
County’s jurisdiction. Kent County has its own procedures for street renaming.
Number of properties/addresses involved: For the Route 8 corridor, at least 373 properties
(estimated 580 addresses) will be affected.
Awareness: A significant number of properties and addresses along the Route 8 corridor will
be directly affected by the street name change; however, they may not even be aware of the
proposal for the change. Notice to individual property owners of this proposal has not
occurred. The only notice of the proposal has been through the meeting agendas and a
newspaper advertisement on September 30, 2012 announcing the Public Hearing.
Costs: Implementation of the street name change will involve both hard costs and soft costs
to the City and potentially other agencies. The property owners affected by the name change
will also have costs.
Address Numbering: The street name change will also involve the renumbering of the
building numbers as the currently building numbering is not consecutive through the length
of the corridor as the various named street segments have their own series of numbers
(address ranges). Also the distinction of West and East of State Street will affect numbering
of properties.
Code and Document References: There are a number of references throughout the Dover
Code of Ordinances including in the Zoning Ordinance which include Division Street. It is
also expected that various other policy and procedure documents for the City also reference
Division Street.
Mapping: As a street name, Division Street appears on various maps and map products
published by the City and other agencies, businesses, etc.
Tasks for Implementation of Street Name Change
There are a number of tasks identified by the affected Departments that would need to be undertaken
to implement the street name change (see their comments). As it relates to the responsibilities of the
Planning and Inspections Department, the following items will need to be implemented.
Página 57
Summary Report on Proposal for Renaming of Division Street (Route 8)
Prepared September 28, 2012
Page 6 of 7
There are a number of code references to “Division Street” that would need to be updated by
ordinance. The Planning Office and City Clerk’s Office will work together to develop
whatever ordinances are necessary to address this. Review and adoption of the ordinances
involves the City Council and the Planning Commission Upon initial review, the following
updates to the Dover Code of Ordinances will be necessary:
o Chapter 2, Article II City Council, Division 1 Generally (District boundaries)
o Chapter 98, Article VIII Numbering of Buildings
o Appendix C: Downtown Redevelopment
o Appendix B: Zoning, Article 3, Section 27 Corridor Overlay Zone (COZ-1)
o Appendix B: Zoning, Article 5, Section 4 Supplementary Sign Regulations
The Planning and Inspections Department will need to work with the Information
Technology Department and City Clerk’s Office to ensure that historical property records for
the affected properties are linked appropriately to the new addresses. The Department of
Planning and Inspections maintains history of permit activity, code violations, inspections,
and other data that needs to be maintained. Mechanisms allowing for ease of access and cross
references between the old address and new addresses will need to be established.
The Planning and Inspections Department will need to complete mapping updates to the GIS
ArcView Maps maintained by the Office, mapping applications like the Planning webviewer,
and the City’s Zoning Map (Zoning Map Book). This will involve coordination with the
City’s GIS Division.
The Inspections Staff will be involved in the enforcement of the posting of numbers on
houses, buildings, or structures utilized as residences or businesses when new street numbers
are assigned. Inspections will be necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of the
posting of the street numbers on building in accordance with Dover Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 98 Section 98-344 and 98-345. (Note: A permit is not required to post address
numbers.)
RECOMMENDATIONS and ADVISORY COMMENTS:
1. The Planning Office notes that portions of Route 8 between the City’s east and west
boundaries lie outside of the City in unincorporated Kent County. To avoid confusion, City
Council may want to consider reducing the portion of the road where the name would be
changed to encompass the area bounded on the west by Saulsbury Road and on the east by
U.S. Route 13 (Segments B and C on the Exhibit Map), as these segments do not include
properties in unincorporated Kent County and therefore would not lead to confusion over
jurisdiction between the City of Dover and Kent County.
2. Staff recommends that if the street name change is approved by City Council that an
effective date of January 1, 2013 be set. This will give the affected agencies time to make
the necessary operational changes and for notification of property owners.
3. As part of the Development Advisory Committee process, a series of City, County, and
Página 58
Summary Report on Proposal for Renaming of Division Street (Route 8)
Prepared September 28, 2012
Page 7 of 7
State agencies were notified of the street name change request. Any comments received
regarding the request are attached to this report.
4. Upon approval of the street name change, notification of appropriate City, County, and State
agencies will be completed by the City of Dover.
5. Upon approval of the street name change, a public outreach effort (in various media) is
recommended to alert residents, customers, visitors, etc. of the change and its
implementation. A key contact point should be established for questions.
6. Upon approval of the street name change, the installation of updated street name blades and
other associated street signage will need to be completed by the City of Dover.
7. Upon approval of the street name and assignment of a street number, it is the responsibility
of the individual property owner to bear the cost of and take action to repost address number
and update appropriate mailing address on documents.
Attachments:
Code Excerpt for Street Name Changes
Exhibit Maps:
o Route 8 Proposed Street Name Change (Overall Map)
o Section A: West City Boundary to Saulsbury Road
o Section B: Saulsbury Road to State Street
o Section C: State Street to US Route 13/DuPont Highway
o Section D: US Route 13/DuPont Highway to East City Boundary
Comments Received from Department and Agencies:
o City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments (Water, Wastewater,
Streets, Stormwater, Sanitation, Grounds)
o City Assessor
o Dover Police Department
o Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
o Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
o Kent County 911 Addressing Section
o DNREC Sediment & Stormwater Program
Página 59
Excerpt from Dover Code of Ordinances, Chapter 98, Article II, Section 98-45
Street name change procedure:
Sec. 98-45. - Street name change procedure.
Recognizing that changing the name of a city street already named is a complicated and
expensive procedure affecting many departments and many persons, the following procedure
is adopted:
(1) Petition. In order to initiate the procedure for changing the name of an existing street, a
petition or other formal request must be received from a majority of the property owners
abutting on the street in question, which documentation must be submitted to the city
clerk for further processing. The city clerk shall verify with the city assessor that the
requirements of a majority of the owners has been met. If the petition or other
documentation does not meet this requirement, then the request shall be summarily
dismissed by the city clerk and the person or persons presenting such request shall be
notified.
(2) Comments to committee. Once the requirements of subsection (1) of this section have
been met, the city clerk shall refer the request to the development advisory committee
(DAC) to obtain comments of all involved parties, specifically including the police
department, fire department, public works department, department of planning and
inspections, city assessor, and city manager. The response from the DAC shall be
submitted to the city clerk. In considering the request for the name change, the DAC is
specifically directed to consider appendix A to this Code (article VI, section A) regarding
the naming of new streets.
(3) Planning commission review. The city clerk shall refer the petition and the DAC
comments directly to the planning commission for its review and recommendation
regarding the request. Once considered by the planning commission, its
recommendation shall be returned to the city clerk. No public hearing is required before
the planning commission and the planning commission shall recommend approval of the
change of name or disapproval of the change of name, along with its reasons.
(4) Utility committee review. Once the planning commission's recommendation is received
by the city clerk, then the recommendation and the entire file, including the request and
the DAC comments, shall be submitted to the utility committee for review and
recommendation directly to the council.
(5) Notice of hearing. Once the council receives the recommendations from the utility
committee, a public hearing shall be scheduled for a regular council meeting regarding
the request, and notice of the public hearing shall be given by the city clerk by placing
such notice in one edition of a local newspaper, to be published at least ten days prior to
the date of the public hearing before the city council.
(6) Council hearing. The council shall hear public comments at the public hearing and shall
also receive the comments of the planning commission and the utility committee, and
shall, at the conclusion of the public hearing, vote to approve the change of name or to
disapprove the change of name. An affirmative vote to change the name shall require an
affirmative vote of two-thirds of all persons elected to the council. If the change of name
is granted, then notification thereof shall be given to the city manager to implement the
name change.
(Code 1981, § 19-25; Ord. of 7-10-2000)
Página 60
k
Route 8 Proposed Street Name Change
ee rt nathan
Scarborough
cr Pr Jo
M
ys l
F arrenlis
K
Ku
ose
r
ave
Mi l A
ne im r n
l a re n
Gr cGi ey
We M oo
l
n s t m il
De
udr
i
Mc Du
Old
Pl
re
Ke
n
Susa
e Delaw are St pont Leip az
a
don Beth
Go r Ap
Gl Univ r il
ate
sic
en er
si
ge t
M
rk
lle
ap
Co
le y
in
la
d
w Ol
ad
Brandy e Le ow
leg
ip M
l
si o
Me
Me
Co
c
ado
ve
ng D o
ur
w e
ni
D
Ja
so t
n upon
St
at
k
e hi
e State Hw te
g
oa
lle Hi awatha y
on
p Je 1
y re
To f fe oon
W
lle
Ba
l ric Ni
ch e r
Le p o
e
c S
pa
W Co
Va Tr ow Mill
az
Dra
m
pe
Me
stm
r
oo O ns e r i
c
ne
Bu
rio Overlook e s
gg l
inster
Pi n onBu n d
Bo rve
ray Silve ks ck tz
T
e ld
n
ou s
B a lt
C a d
fi e
W
away
en
twi
ool h on
Von d
k
Oa
M r
in
r L a ke
ck e
rd
re
ed Ga
n
Pi R cK yT
Sc h
Oa ee Ga Ba
s ew
Wil st
k
r
Pres ley
i
ak
ne
ev
ad wer
Ste
Ma p Br nho r
ont
dcre B utt
n O
nzo
ak
ven
Oakm
on
iso te
se a
Ei Fre
r r hi
A lo Ann Woo
s
ale nor C
a ry
led Ha W ti on
L
Vir s
o lu k
g
coc
n
Acor Rev
tD
Ross
ra
Gove
ak Han pkins
te
en
r
Vi
Tur
ol
Ho
inia
r
er
n berr llag e e a
ov
Bal t Walk mbi
us r O
Ken y
Ni xo
Colu is
eritage
Lon g
ison ill
D
ton fo
Brad Maddney W nce o
H n
Wi
Lexi Nich
re
A c ac
ng
o
illiam
ed
t R a
atco a to
Girl
ru
t
gT
Har m ony hing er
e V
Fo
Poin
n
Wh W
o las
Was
t
Freedom n Sp sch ton
nten ial
in l Mo n Pear
Scou ng
b
sti Le w
Hazelt
ia
Fox
P eb ey
e rd
l t
rn Bi ce Haze Mi sey
ine M ill
Liberty
t
Bu iot
is
ou
n a nc
l
Sto
Littl e Creek
Patr t Bl H a a nd l
e
ania
ple on
Ca
C
l isi rta
rn
l
sylv
r m Ma r
y Ma Up nhi Div Ma ill
bo gu
a
Clar
Penn rican
H
Ar eet ee
E i g er N ob
t at
t al
ny Gr on co
Ame
Colo
nt in
Sw
l
Ceci ll gemont D up
en
s B l ue
e al
King Edgeh i Ed
T
Co
a lley ne n
F ol t n oundtr
ma
o li
B
Periw
u
t
r
Pew
C he Ca gely er
ink
en
ck
er
l Rid
Qu e Park
le
F a s ea
R
C
A Independence
o
sbury
reenw ay
ee
Lo
woo d
l mo
i e ld
o
Sau l
West
G
uth ther
f Ha
arver Kirk t Babb Lady Bug y
Par Haven
m pton
Wes New Reed
StaStatteeStreet
de ton J oh
Hea
M oriarit
Forest
o l m es
Cour Af n
Forrest
t si nH
June
Legis h
Signal
Bertrand
un
B
M onar c
Bennington
M
er
Lincoln Court
n
H
Br
arrister
Little Creek
ow
Fede
d
s
lroa
rnoSrhotgu n
e
n
Paul Rai Jerusa
h
lativ
Fawn Farmview Ma
Gove
ral
hter
East
e
Tra Slaug
lem T
Riv n
e rti ill
yes
Rees k en
w
fa
er
Ban
Co
a m n astle Maggi e s
H
d l ga
o
Si H is
er Ot a
Wat ue
e s t er
MCD
g
i in
Kerb
orth n W o rc
h Bann Elm Bl rt
be ord
New
Com merce er
ow
Ro awf et e
ins
Coll
r
is C Cr asl a r Hor s
r
Pa itt nd Be
N
ng
on n h K
So u t ll
b
ad
gt ffli H
ib tla n n in Mi Sc u s n ey
ee
Tr Lof nd
We s
to
Pe
epo
es
e
ak ver Tha
m
dr
el rey d
y
Llyo
Ba
Sh ff New Hope
rackin
b Hwy
e Ruth 1
Je Pu
ll Sacka Bulldog
vi
tt D Dover
S
rel
lic
Lau
Legend
e
W
zl ill Stat
ic k
rty
nt
Ha gM ood e
af
on ffe
Pin e s p Sh
in rw
Dup
ati
y
m hire he
et
o La
yo bys an Sign o rt
S
Bradford
Sunset
W ere tric Shank Lotu
s
Tr sit
al Elec Route 8
r
an
uv Janeka Monroe Tr
rg
een
e p
Eve
B Woodford
Westview
A
ha
o
Orc
rd
Wyoming
es dse dge Roosevelt
Yearsl l
Char Woo B S tarlifter
rto ey Westwood Galaxy
C
n
Oak Cresce nector
Con
Bu
Bay Ho
Run rsep
nt
on D
Crickle Creek
Ne M
w a d ow e lin ond
ch
Sh
Bar l er tl e
C as
ea
d Dover Boundary
Pu
d ts
Dogw oo
Fid
D n
Date Map Printed: 9-27-12 nes
Alder
ler
Map Created By: Planning Office Dover Parcels
Ja
Kesselring
s
File Path: Mapdata/PD Data/Projects/
nt
Mockingbird Dup ick
Rt 8 Proposed Name Change Mimosa
o ld R
ud n
County Parcels
Turner
O
Post
0 750 1,500 3,000 4,500 6,000 Garton Hama n Mayber Web
ry bs
Feet
Página 61
Route 8 Proposed Street Name Change
Free do
llege m
Ha ony
Klein er
ze H ar m Walk
Co
ltne
West City Boundary to Saulsbury Rd.
t
Patrio rhor
r Liberty
bo ng
Matte
Ar rni Car
tgu Bu no ton
t Bla
ee ra
ust Decla
Mon
Sw e
Section A
m Tre e n
nc
Shi
nn al l
eco xH
ck Fo
l
li ghter tin Bice
Lamp Mee nte
nnia
Cobble r
se Eige
all
ston
ta
l e ghou Clara
ney s ex H en
ow
Sto Harr Es tin
ic k Co
ow
n
Tall on y
Kent Ivy Hall Colon
ble li nt
Peb ne
Cold
dF
rwo
od
Tea
l Fieldsto Green Ol
B ria
Val ley Spring
Brook
ne Blad e
Caroli
Stone
Pa ul Revere
er
Pewt
g
Geor
Independence
drow
Woo e Wa ht
Dwig
Chels
ton
shing
ea
Tuck et
Carver
Mathew
Greenway
Rutherford Mad
ison
bury
Sauls
Falm Ke
v in Greentree Andrew
outh Hampton
Cranberry Run
n
Jeffer so
Par Haven
Afon
Heatherfield
La
ay
ide
h irw
Mars Fa
ur
Yarm outh Co
ts
s
Adam
kes Forrest Forest
Creek
Forrest June
Be
r tra nd
Bennington
Lincoln
wn
Fa
Farmview
ill
Woodm Hay e
s
Tra
fa lga
r
ste
he
r
Legend
rc
Wo
Co mmerce r
se
t ss Bei
Route 8
e nes Cro
Fair
de
ng
t ra
rri
ibbi Pa To ll
Tr a
Ch B r ho use
fflin
A
oa Mi
ta i
ds n
in gto
e
rs
Enterpri s
nn
nd
B
fl a
Lo
Sheldra Pe
ke
t
ov am North
es es
C
W
e r Th
wn
D
do
rth
Jam No
y
es
ffre na
Je tri
Ka
ille
n
zle
ttv
ille
Dover Boundary
Qu Ha
Gagen
Properties within the City
Electr
Properties within the County
Date Map Printed: 9-27-12
ic
on
Le ste r Ca nn yom
W
Map Created By: Planning Office
De
County Parcels
ill re ing
M
yshi
File Path: Mapdata/PD Data/Projects/
rb Mill
ale
nd
Rt 8 Proposed Name Change
Dover Parcels
m
gha xo
itn Sa
City Boundary to Saulsbury Rd.
Br k
roo
llb
Gi
0 250 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 le
Feet uva
Be
Página 62
Clara
Route 8 Proposed Street Name Change
Saulsbury Rd. to State St.
Pear Mary
Section B Ame
rican
Cecil
State re
wa
Dela
n
Fulto
Ridgely
Kirkw
Carver
ood
ion
West Divis
ford
Brad
ton
Wes
Quee
n rnors
Gove
New
Afon
Reed
Saulsbury S
Forrest State
treet
Legend
Bedford Gibbs Minor
Fore
st
Route 8
Lincoln
A
Bertrand
Loocke
rm an
B
C
lroad
Rai
Reese
Paul Cherry Vin e D
Jawd
Jerus Dover Boundary
alem
Date Map Printed: 9-27-12 Davis
Properties within the City
Map Created By: Planning Office Irma h
Nort
File Path: Mapdata/PD Data/Projects/
Beiser
Hayes
Rt 8 Proposed Name Change Simon County Parcels
hter ce
City Boundary to Saulsbury Rd. Slaug Claren
0 125 250 500 750 1,000 Dover Parcels
Feet Minim
a Bank
gun
Shot
Página 63
Route 8 Proposed Street Name Change
h
Smit
State Street to US Rt 13.
ple
Ma
Ed ge
Section C
mont
en
G ard
ing
Spr
nia
sylva
Pen n
rican
nt
Ame
Dupo
a re
Delaw
Kent
n
Divisio
Kings
Pen n
ill
nh
ee
Legend
Gr
Park
Route 8
A
B
yard
Ba
C
State D
Dover Boundary
rm
an Properties within the City
Date Map Printed: 9-27-12 Loo
cke
Map Created By: Planning Office Properties within the County
File Path: Mapdata/PD Data/Projects/
Rt 8 Proposed Name Change County Parcels
CityReBoundary
ed
to Saulsbury Rd.
Dover Parcels
0 75 150 300 450 600
t latve
Stree Feet Legis
State
Página 64
d
fiel
BayT
r
Route 8 Proposed Street Name Change
Ga
M re e
dy
acAr es
n ne th u Str
Ke
ip
Eis
N im
r
en Stev
ad
US Rt 13. to East City Boundary
ho Br i tz
on
rty
en s
Tea Pa
we
r le y
Fre a
Section D
Do n a
on
ve Suvar
r
r
r ris
Ha o
Ro ck f
y
nar
lut o
rd
o
Oa
k
Aco rn Rev
e
hi t k
W c oc
Ha n
Ce
er Sta
k ins
nt
Ho p
te
ov
at
er Hw
D
y1
Th or
nton
Nixo m
er
Wi n Cly
llis
Sp r
ua
nc
e
Mi Mah Long
o la s
Nich
h
k
tsc
b roo
y Poin t
Ha
er og a n S had y
gs Acac
lse
Kin
t
S cou
y
Linde
Girl
Lex in
ia
Ed ge hill
n
gt o
Teak
Up
lan n
d Fox
Gr
ee
nh
ple
Ma
ill
Little Cre ek
io n
Ed ge
mo D iv is
nt
rd en
Ga
Ma
i ng
S pr
rta
Ah a m
wt
Bl u a il
lo
al
ec
Sw
oa
Du
t Ca l
po dwe ll
nt
Pro spe ct
an
rm Ro
o cke Nob
Hill u nd
Lo t re
Ke nt o
Co rn e e n
r
ewa
Legend
S n
un
a nH Pi lo
Bay Joh
t
Route 8
rd
ow
nB
d
ro w Babb Sha
ope
Bu
A
nn
el l
n
r
Co
Lady Bug
B
n
JH
Br o Regent
w
C
Un Mer Ingram
D
Mor ia rit
d
Country
it e
Signal
Dover Boundary
y
Barrister
Court
rc h
Litle Cr eek Margaret Holm es M o na
Properties within the City
Date Map Printed: 9-27-12
Ba y
Map Created By: Planning Office Properties within the County
File Path: Mapdata/PD Data/Projects/
County Parcels
Ma
Rt 8 Proposed Name Change r
r
Ke nt
Ri ve rtn
City Boundary to Saulsbury MRd.
ille
State H w
C ast le
Dover Parcels
Ro b
y1
Horsepond
l
Bar
Lev
n Maggie s
0 285 Water
570 1,140 1,710 2,280
Co er ta
He
Ha
e
N ew ill yC
nd
wg sle
Bl u
Feet Is la
ou t Cra Ots
ng
rt
wfor d
Lo
Sussex Fow
le r
Página 65
CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
APPLICATION: PROPOSAL FOR RENAMING OF DIVISION STREET
(ROUTE 8) AS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
BOULEVARD
FILE #: MI-12-23
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments
CONTACT PERSON: Steve Enss - Electric
Jason A. Lyon – Public Works
CONTACT PHONE #: Electric - 302-736-7070 Public Works – 302-736-7025
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC
1. None.
WATER
1. Operationally, our water service location cards are labeled with Division Street, N. Little Creek Road, Kings Highway,
Forrest Avenue and Forest Street. This would incur significant time to rename all cards, and reinsert into our
database. Additionally, a fair amount of time will be needed to change the nomenclature throughout the division.
Staff estimates roughly 104 hours of work should be dedicated to this task.
2. The Department of Public Works flushing program would also have to be revised in order to adhere to the name
change of the roads. Staff estimates that approximately 1 hour of work should be dedicated to this task.
WASTEWATER
1. Operationally, our wastewater jet truck program is set up with Division Street, N. Little Creek Road, Kings Highway,
Forrest Avenue and Forest Street. Internal staff would have to revise the paperwork to reflect the proposed changes.
Additionally, a fair amount of time will be needed to change the nomenclature throughout the division. Staff estimates
that approximately 1 hour of work should be dedicated to this task.
STREETS
1. As this project would be proposed by the City of Dover, and not the Delaware Department of Transportation, the City
of Dover would be fully responsible for replacing all signage throughout the City. The cost estimate on the signage
replacement would be as follows:
a. Total worker hours to replace all signage, including maintenance of traffic (assuming internal personnel
can be utilized as flaggers) – 268 labor hours.
b. Total cost of materials, including, but not limited to, standards street signs, state signs, overhead state
signs (installed less than 3 years ago) and brackets - $8,100. Note: this price could increase, depending
on the wording of the street, if the street name is not abbreviated, a large sign and mast may be required.
Página 66
Proposal for Renaming of Division Street (Route 8) as Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
File #: MI-12-23
September 26, 2012
Page 2 of 2
c. Total cost of police presence at signalized intersection (needed at all crossings when replacing the
overhead street signs) - $1,100. Note: this price could increase if staff needs to contract out flagging
duties.
2. Operationally, our street sweeping program would need to be updated; this includes, but is not limited to the
schedules and checklists for City personnel. Staff estimates that approximately 2 hours of work should be dedicated
to this task.
3. Additionally, our emergency plan, associated with snow removal in particular, would need to be updated for City
personnel. Staff estimates that approximately 2 hours of work should be dedicated to this task.
STORMWATER
1. Operationally, our catch basin cleaning program would need to be updated; this includes, but is not limited to the
schedules and checklists for City personnel. Staff estimates that approximately 2 hours of work should be dedicated
to this task.
SANITATION
1. Operationally, our trash routes would need to be updated; this includes, but is not limited to the schedules and new
maps. Additionally, updating the recycling contractor with new information would be required. Staff estimates that
approximately 2 hours of work should be dedicated to this task.
GROUNDS
1. Operationally, our mowing and property maintenance program would need to be updated; this includes, but is not
limited to the schedules and new maps. Staff estimates that approximately 2 hours of work should be dedicated to
this task.
2. The literature for all park information would also need to be updated and redistributed, which includes website and
brochure revisions. Staff estimates that approximately 8 hours of work should be dedicated to this task.
GENERAL
1. Our Geographic Information System (GIS) would need to be updated, specifically, changing all applicable fields to
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Staff estimates that approximately 1 hour of work should be dedicated to this task.
2. Staff believes consideration should be taken for the possibilities of changing address numbers at properties
throughout this corridor. Currently, there are multiple street names throughout the proposed location, if the entire road
becomes one name, address duplication could be present.
3. In summary, the anticipated total number of man hours that should be dedicated to this proposed change would be
393, which would equate to $12,000. The anticipated external cost would be $9,200. The Department of Public
Works estimates the total cost would be $21,200.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE
C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
Página 69
Melson-Williams, Dawn
From: Stump Tim (Dover PD) <tim.stump@CJ.State.de.us>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 12:00 PM
To: Melson-Williams, Dawn
Cc: Bernat Paul (Dover PD); Hosfelt, James; Kober Christina (Dover PD); Cookson Paul
Subject: Street Name Change
Dawn,
It appears after consulting with Patty Virdin, Christina Kober, and Paul Cookson in regard to the street name change,
that there are no apparent issues on our end. We contacted “New World”, the manufacturer of our CAD System, and
they too said that they did not foresee any issues with the change. They did however cover themselves by saying that
they could not be 100% certain. Patty Vidin, our Records Unit Administrator, did suggest, that for simplicity purposes, to
make the name change effective from Salisbury Rd. all the way out to the highway so that there are not three or four
different street names for sections of that same stretch of road. I would tend to concur with her suggestion.
Captain Tim Stump
Operations Division Commander
Dover Police Department
400 S. Queen St.
Dover, DE 19904
Office 302-736-7103
Fax 302-672-1842
1
Página 70
CITY OF DOVER D
E
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
L
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
O
D.A.C. MEETING DATE: September 26, 2012 T
===============================================================
APPLICATION: Proposal for Street Name Change: Division Street (Route 8) to Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard
FILE#: MI-12-23 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Julio F. Seneus PHONE#: 760-2145
===============================================================
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
All existing signs with the current street name for DE Route 8 (i.e Forrest Avenue, West Division
Street, North Little Creek Road) will need to be changed to the new and proposed name for DE
Route 8, including any signs that direct the travelling public to DE Route 8. The City of Dover
will be responsible for paying and/or installing the changes on the signs such as street blades,
yellow advance name street plaques which are installed with warning signs, green guide signs,
and the overhead street blades that are located on the mast arms at signalized intersections. For
example, the overhead street blades on the mast arms at the signals along SR 8, will need to be
designed and installed by DelDOT to read “Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard” and the City will
need to pay for these changes.
DelDOT does not have a comprehensive inventory of the existing signs. Therefore, the City will
need to perform an inventory to determine the number and location of all the signs that will be
affected by the renaming. Once the inventory is obtained from the City, a cost estimate will be
prepared by DelDOT for the City on the costs of changing the signs that are maintained by the
Department.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.
Página 71
CITY OF DOVER Dover/Kent
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
County
Metropolitan
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Planning
D.A.C. SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 9/26/2012 Organization
APPLICATION: Proposal for Street Name Change: Division Street to Martin Luther King,
Jr. Boulevard
FILE #: MI-12-23 REVIEWING AGENCY: Dover/Kent County MPO
CONTACT PERSON: Jim Galvin, AICP PHONE #: (302) 387-6030
The Dover/Kent County MPO has participated in the State’s Preliminary Land Use Services (PLUS) process for
several months. The MPO requested the opportunity to bring the recommendations on issues of our concern to the
City as well. The MPO will limit comments to projects to development proposals and applications that may lead to
new development. Issues of concern to the MPO are effective transit, reducing the amount of vehicle emissions by
shortening or eliminating trips, and facilities for alternative modes of transportation, including bicycle and
pedestrian access. The MPO considers the bicycle facilities required by the City of Dover to be the standard for all
applications, not to be waived.
City of Dover Special DAC Request
Project Review
MI-12-23 Proposal for Street Name Change: Division Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
The Dover/Kent County MPO has limited our comments on development proposals to the
functionality of proposed improvements and the impact of development on the road, bicycling,
pedestrian and transit systems, networks and services. We have NO COMMENTS on the
proposed street renaming.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.
Página 72
Melson-Williams, Dawn
From: Sabrina Fite <Sabrina.Fite@CO.KENT.DE.US>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:57 PM
To: Townshend, Ann Marie
Cc: Melson-Williams, Dawn
Subject: Re: Request for DAC Comments on Proposal for Renaming Route 8
Anne Marie,
The following are concerns after discussions with Kent County Public Safety Officers:
-Kent County currently has a moratorium on road name changes and if in the interest of public safety, any changes shall be adopted
by ordinance.
-Out of an estimated 381 land parcels that will be affected by the proposed change, 64 are in County jurisdiction. What are the
legal ramifications to impose this address change on those applicable parcels? If the City is bypassing normal procedures, how will
this affect the County's ability to enforce something that is subject to its own procedure for renaming streets?
-Although our naming standards restrict duplicates or similar names to within the County, we recognize Martin Luther King
Boulevard as a prominent name in Wilmington and are opposed to having another similar one in the State.
I plan to attend tomorrow's meeting to hear the concerns of other agencies.
-Sabrina
Sabrina Fite
GIS Specialist, 911 Addressing
Kent County Dept. of Planning Services
Division of Geographic Information Systems
555 Bay Road, Dover DE 19901
p: 302-744-2420
f: 302-736-2128
www.co.kent.de.us>>> "Melson-Williams, Dawn" <DMelson@dover.de.us> 9/19/2012 11:55 AM >>>
To Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Members:
The Dover City Council is considering a Proposal for Renaming of Division Street (Route 8) as Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard. This would encompass the entire Route 8 corridor (of various named segments) which crosses west to east
through the City. The City of Dover Planning Office is contacting the DAC agencies in an effort to gather technical
information on the operational logistics and implementation actions regarding the proposed street renaming. Please
submit comments in writing to the Planning Office (by 9/26/2012) and participate in the DAC Meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 10:00am in the City Hall Conference Room.
Please see the attached Memo and Exhibit Map which provide information on the Proposal.
Email sent on behalf of: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP Planning Director
Dawn Melson‐Williams, AICP
Principal Planner
City of Dover, DE ‐ Department of Planning
(302) 736‐7196 phone
(302) 736‐4217 fax
1
Página 73
Melson-Williams, Dawn
From: Webb Elaine Z. (DNREC) <Elaine.Webb@state.de.us>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 3:15 PM
To: Melson-Williams, Dawn
Subject: RE: Request for DAC Comments on Proposal for Renaming Route 8
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program has no comment on the proposal.
Elaine Z. Webb, P.E.
Engineer IV
DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739‐9921
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail
From: Melson-Williams, Dawn [mailto:DMelson@dover.de.us]
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 11:55 AM
To: Coyle Kevin F. (DNREC); Edgell David (OMB); Butler Eileen M. (DNREC); Fred Tolbert (Tolbsr1@verizon.net); James
Galvin (James.Galvin@doverkentmpo.org); Sullivan James C. (DNREC); Allison Lara R. (DNREC);
sabrina.fite@co.kent.de.us; Michael PetitDeMange; Cahill David (DNREC); Seneus Julio (DelDOT); Gregory V. Moore;
Webb Elaine Z. (DNREC); Holland Connie (OMB)
Cc: Townshend, Ann Marie
Subject: Request for DAC Comments on Proposal for Renaming Route 8
To Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Members:
The Dover City Council is considering a Proposal for Renaming of Division Street (Route 8) as Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard. This would encompass the entire Route 8 corridor (of various named segments) which crosses west to east
through the City. The City of Dover Planning Office is contacting the DAC agencies in an effort to gather technical
information on the operational logistics and implementation actions regarding the proposed street renaming. Please
submit comments in writing to the Planning Office (by 9/26/2012) and participate in the DAC Meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 10:00am in the City Hall Conference Room.
Please see the attached Memo and Exhibit Map which provide information on the Proposal.
Email sent on behalf of: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP Planning Director
Dawn Melson‐Williams, AICP
Principal Planner
City of Dover, DE ‐ Department of Planning
(302) 736‐7196 phone
(302) 736‐4217 fax
dmelson@dover.de.us
1
Página 74
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee Meeting was held on September 24, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. with Chairman Bonar
presiding. Members present were Mr. Perza, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Blakeman and Mr. Snaman.
Members of Council present were Council President Leary, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as presented.
Annexation Request - 110 and 136 Rustic Lane, owned by Taililou, LLC
Members were provided with the Petition to Annex and Zone Property, as amended, for
properties located at 110 and 136 Rustic Lane, owned by Taililou, LLC. 110 Rustic Lane
(ED00-057.02-02-38.00-000) consists of 1.118+/- acres and is currently zoned BG - General Business
(Kent County). 136 Rustic Lane (ED00-057.02-02-40.00-000) consists of 0.56986+/- acres and is
currently zoned RMH - Residential Manufactured Home District (Kent County). The proposed
zoning classification for both parcels is C-2A - Limited Central Commercial (City of Dover).
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that the properties proposed for annexation have a
Comprehensive Plan Designation of Category 1 - High Priority Annexation Areas, and he reviewed
information regarding utility availability, as follows:
Water:
• There is currently an eight-inch (8”) water main that terminates at 58 E. Rustic
Lane. To receive water service, the developer/owner of the subject properties
must extend the water main to the easternmost property line of 136 East Rustic
Lane. Infrastructure must be installed in accordance with the requirements of the
City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook and DelDOT.
• The subject parcels are currently located within Tidewater Utilities Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN). The property owner must follow the
appropriate guidelines to allow for transference to the City of Dover’s CPCN.
Wastewater:
• Currently, there is no City of Dover gravity sanitary sewer service on East Rustic
Lane. The closest City of Dover gravity sanitary sewer main is roughly 770 linear
feet south of the intersection of East Rustic Lane and Route 13. There is also a
one and one quarter inch (1-1/4”) force main located on the east side of Route 13,
utilized by WaWa and Sonic, which is now a maintenance responsibility of the
City of Dover.
• Providing sanitary sewer service to this area has been a long term goal of the
Department of Public Works and will continue to be pursued through an out year
capital improvement project as options become available to provide sanitary
sewer service to the community as a whole.
Página 75
UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 2
• Until such time as gravity sanitary sewer service becomes available to the
community, the options for service are limited. The owner/developer of the
subject properties could perform the following, in accordance with the
Water/Wastewater Handbook:
< Install approximately 1,531 linear feet of sanitary sewer main (provided
gravity flow can be obtained). This option has limited viability as it
would be cost-prohibitive to any project and would not be approved by
DelDOT for at least five (5) years, as Route 13 was recently repaved.
< Utilize grinder pumps and install a force main connection to Route 13.
This would become a long term maintenance responsibility for the City
of Dover, which is discouraged unless there is a community benefit, as
East Rustic Lane is a State road. In addition, the existing force main
referenced may be unable to receive any additional contribution and
connection in Route 13 would not be approved as noted above. The
properties would be required to connect to gravity sanitary sewer when
it became available.
< The subject properties could continue to use a septic system. This
option would only be viable for residential use if also approved by
DNREC and adequate space was available. The property would be
required to connect to public sewer when it became available.
• Due to the information above regarding the wastewater utility, future uses of the
subject properties would therefore be limited.
Electric:
• The subject properties are both located in the City of Dover Electric service
territory and have power available across the street. Any new service must meet
the requirements of the Electric Service Handbook.
Mr. Koenig clarified that water, sanitary sewer, and electric service are available at a relatively high
cost but that this cost would be borne by the applicant.
Responding to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig confirmed that the properties were currently being served
by the City of Dover electric utility.
Mrs. Williams moved to recommend adoption of Resolution No. 2012-12 (Attachment #1)
setting the annexation referendum for properties located at 110 and 136 Rustic Lane consisting
of 1.118+/- acres (110) and 0.56986+/- acres (136), owned by Taililou, Inc., seconded by Mr. Perza
and unanimously carried.
Página 76
UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 3
Review of Utility Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (July) (Electric and Water/Wastewater)
Members reviewed a Project Tracking Report, as of July 31, 2012, for the Utility (Electric and
Water/Wastewater) Related Capital Investment Plan.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, noted that the negative
balance reflected for funding of the new library in FY11 was due to the timing of receipts for the
project. She explained that $1.2M was included in the budget with the expectation that the building
would be sold and that the building was not being depreciated or appreciated at this time.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mitchell explained that $1,606,700 of remaining Community
Transportation grant funds were transferred to the City’s Street Program, which was an appropriate
use for these funds and would facilitate accounting.
In response to Mr. Blakeman, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the Unapplied CT Projects line was
included in the report as a placeholder in anticipation of the receipt of State grant funds.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig advised members that the West Dover Pump Station
project was on hold due to staffing limitations and was scheduled for design later in the year.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mr. Koenig noted that an easement for the Tar Ditch Interceptor Upgrade
had been requested and this project was scheduled for the Fall of 2012.
Referring to Page 5 of the report, Mrs. Mitchell informed members that the Revised Fiscal Year
Budget Column reflected carry forward amounts and that staff was working to make sure that funds
would be available. She anticipated that a budget amendment would be brought forward in October
2012 which would provide a more visible picture of CIP funding.
UPDATES
Garrison Oak Technical Park Project
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that during the City Council meeting held on
August 13, 2012, Council authorized revisions to the engineering services agreements to finish
design of the sewer system and other items related to land planning. He noted that during the
meeting scheduled for later in the evening, Council would consider authorizing engineering design
agreements for wastewater facilities and an elevated water storage tank.
Mr. Koenig stated that air permitting was moving forward and that negotiations were ongoing
between White Oak Solar Energy and Calpine. He noted that a filing was submitted in Superior
Court on behalf of White Oak Solar Energy against the City of Dover Planning Commission
regarding the potential for dust to affect the long-term performance of the solar array. Based on
conversations between Mr. Koenig and Mr. Nathan Hanson, LS Power Development, LLC on
September 24, 2012, it was expected that this issue would be resolved between White Oak Solar
Energy and Calpine.
Página 77
UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 4
Responding to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig stated his belief that negotiations were continuing with
PJM regarding access to the grid and that he expected a final document would be issued in the Fall
of 2012. He noted that the building permit must be issued in January 2013 in order to meet the
auction deadline; therefore, this dispute must be resolved.
Sun Park
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the Dover Sun Park - Budget vs. Actual Report which
provided information on costs and revenues for July and August 2012. Responding to
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig noted that the City planned to budget approximately $300,000 extra each
year until the cost of fossil fuel increases to the point where solar energy savings would be realized.
Responding to Mr. Snaman, Mrs. Mitchell clarified that $300,000 per year would be allocated for
solar energy in addition to the $1.7M currently budgeted.
Mr. Koenig noted that the cost of solar panels has decreased rapidly and construction costs have also
reduced; therefore, the City was currently paying a premium over fossil fuel and more green energy
credits must be purchased to meet requirements.
Mrs. Williams requested that members be provided additional information in the subsequent
meeting packet including a breakdown of the sources and projections through 2030. Concurring,
Mr. Blakeman requested that the graph entitled “City of Dover Electric Fund - Monthly Activity -
Sun Park - FY13” be expanded in the future to incorporate specific additional parameters
(Attachment #2).
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig explained that the City of Dover purchases all solar power
produced by the facility, which typically does not exceed 10 megawatts.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
David L. Bonar
Chairman
DLB/TM/js/dd
S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS\Committee-Minutes\2012\09-24-2012 UTILITY.wpd
Attachment
Attachment #1 - Resolution No. 2012-12
Attachment #2 - City of Dover Electric Fund - Monthly Activity - Sun Park - FY13, Including Parameters Requested
by Mr. Blakeman
Página 78
ATTACHMENT #1
Utility Committee Meeting of September 24, 2012
City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1 DRAFT PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2012-12
2 A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY
3 OF DOVER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE SAID AREA.
4 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the said City
5 after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed to be annexed,
6 and
7 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interest of the City of Dover
8 to include areas located at 110 and 136 Rustic Lane, which are contiguous to the present City limits, into
9 the limits of the City of Dover and within a zoning classification as recommended by the City of Dover
10 Planning Commission.
11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
12 IN COUNCIL MET:
13 1. That a special election be held for areas located at 110 and 136 Rustic Lane situated in East Dover
14 Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware.
15 2. That the election be held on the 15th day of November, 2012 commencing at the hour of
16 11:00 a.m. in the City Hall Annex, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware, for the purpose of
17 submitting the question of annexation of the above areas to those persons entitled to vote thereon.
18 3. That the election be held and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of
19 Dover as amended.
20 4. That this resolution be published in accordance with the City of Dover Charter.
21 ADOPTED: *
22 S:\ATTACHMENTS & EXHIBITS\Committee Attachments\2012\09-24-2012 UTILITY\Res. No. 2012-12 - Annexation Referendum 110 and 136 Rustic Ln.wpd
23
24 CARLETON E. CAREY, SR. THOMAS J. LEARY
25 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
26 Actions History:
27 September 24, 2012 - Introduced at Utility Committee
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
Página 79
ATTACHMENT #2
Utility Committee Meeting of September 24, 2012
ATTACHMENT #2
Utility Committee Meeting of September 24, 2012
Página 80
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on September 24, 2012,
at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Lynn presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at
6:01 p.m.), Mr. Hare, Mr. Rushe, and Mr. Shevock. Members of Council present were Mr. Bonar,
Mr. Perza (departed at 6:08 p.m.) and Mr. Hutchison. Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Shevock moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rushe and unanimously
carried.
Financing Proposal - Garrision Oak Park Street and Storm Sewer Infrastructure
Members were reminded that on February 27, 2012, City Council approved up to $6M of in-kind
contributions for the Garrison Farm infrastructure and the related Calpine project. These projects
were built into the FY13 Capital Improvement Plan. Staff is working on these projects and will need
to have the financing in place when the projects begin. The agenda for the City Council meeting
scheduled for later in the evening includes consideration of the approval of related engineering
services.
The City has approved two (2) major projects for the Garrison Tract that are meeting or will meet
future power supply needs for mandated renewable energy requirements and new generation in the
City of Dover (and on the Peninsula). In light of these two (2) projects, it was staff’s
recommendation to finance the street and storm sewer infrastructure with $2M from the Future
Capacity Reserve.
Staff suggested that $4M for water/sewer projects be financed with revenue bonds to be paid by the
revenues of the Water/Wastewater Fund. In order to minimize cost and required time, staff
recommended using a negotiated bid rather than a competitive bid for the revenue bonds.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that she was not yet ready to move
forward with the financing; however, she was requesting approval for the proposed method of
financing. She stated that, since the future power supply needs for mandated renewable energy
requirements will be met with the use of solar energy and there is a likelihood of having a Purchase
Power Agreement (PPA) with the Calpine facility for future power supply needs, the Future Capacity
Reserve could be utilized rather than issuing $2M dollars of general obligation debt; however, she
felt that the water/sewer portion of the project should be financed with revenue bonds. A
competitive sale would still be an option; however, Mrs. Mitchell stated she would like authorization
to complete a negotiated sale to save time and fees if this were the best approach and the market was
favorable.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she was unsure of the revenue interest rate
which would be paid; however, she estimated that rates would be in the 3% - 4% range. She stated
that the bonds would be sold as tax exempt.
Mr. Anderson inquired if the $2M taken from the Future Capacity Reserve would have to be repaid
within three (3) years. Mrs. Mitchell indicated that this would not be required if the funds were used
for the growth and future of the utility since the Future Capacity Reserve was in the Electric Utility
Página 81
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION
COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 PAGE 2
budget. She further clarified that existing capital would be used to make the improvements in lieu
of a bond, which would have to be repaid with interest.
Staff recommended that the Garrison Farm improvements be financed using $2M from the Future
Capacity Reserve and $4M from negotiated revenue bond financing, with the assistance of the City’s
financial advisory firm, Public Financial Management, with the amount borrowed to include the cost
of borrowing.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Rushe
and carried with three (3) yes (Hare, Rushe, Shevock), one (1) no (Lynn), and one (1)
abstention (Anderson).
Mr. Anderson stated that he was undecided on this issue, as he felt further study was needed.
Update on Changes to the Economic Development Office
Mayor Carey advised members that changes had been made since the reassignment of the
Economic Development Office (EDO) to the Mayor’s Office on July 1, 2012. He provided members
with and reviewed a Company Visitation Schedule and Summary of EDO Staff Responsibilities
(Attachment #1).
Responding to Mr. Hutchison regarding the need for the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) and
the Mayor’s Office to meet with Chief Executive Officers of large companies to conduct open
dialogue regarding the City, Mayor Carey advised members that the DDP planned to have its own
Executive Director in place by November 1, 2012, which would allow a greater focus on such
activities. He noted that the DDP had advertised this position.
Noting that he serves as a member of the DDP Board of Directors, Mr. Bonar stated that it has been
made abundantly clear to the DDP that the $180,000 provided for FY 2012/2013 would not be
forthcoming in the future; therefore, the DDP must ensure that they have the financial wherewithal
to handle the increased administrative costs that would occur over the next year. He cautioned
members that it was important that the City not lose sight of the importance of economic
development to the City’s future.
Mr. Rushe moved to recommend acceptance of the report, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously carried.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 6:17 P.M.
Sean M. Lynn
Chairman
SML/TM/mk/js/dd
S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS\Committee-Minutes\2012\09-24-2012 LF&A.wpd
Attachment
Attachment #1 - Company Visitation Schedule and Summary of Economic Development Office (EDO) Staff
Responsibilities
Página 82
ATTACHMENT #1
LF&A Committee Meeting of September 24, 2012
Página 86
CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE & CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
AUGUST 2012
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.
Página 87
1 of 10
CITY OF DOVER
August 2012 Monthly Budget Report
S
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY12 YTD FY13 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made 859 1,027
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 35,078,123 $ 34,191,562
PAYROLL
Hours % Amount Hours % Amount
Gross wages per registers 173,898 100.0% $ 4,043,068 132,956 100.0% $ 3,155,877
Wages and Hours Worked
Regular 146,914 84.5% $ 3,155,858 109,685 82.5% $ 2,397,146
All over time 4,505 2.6% $ 246,219 6,949 5.2% $ 314,815
Other Paid or Unpaid Wages and Hours
Vacation 14,335 8.2% $ 381,181 9,731 7.3% $ 255,307
Sick 5,521 3.2% $ 159,672 3,186 2.4% $ 77,209
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout 496 0.3% $ 27,256 1,600 1.2% $ 34,628
Comp Time 1,450 0.8% $ 46,179 1,412 1.1% $ 37,937
Personal 224 0.1% $ 6,157 174 0.1% $ 4,323
Leave Without Pay - 0.0% $ - - 0.0% $ -
Other (description below) 454 0.3% $ 20,546 221 0.2% $ 34,511
Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc.
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 5 4
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 1,993 1,491
Number of Pension Checks Issued 476 489
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 765,268 $ 810,740
Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits issued: number of payroll checks issued for FY 2010 includes separate checks for shoe allowance & clothing allowance.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 932 829
Number of EFT Vouchers 325 302
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 9,511,841 $ 10,977,360
CENTRAL SERVICES AUGUST 2012 REPORT
Wa r e ho use S t oc k
S t o c k P u r c h a se s b y F u n d
$3,000,000 2, 700 $250,000
2, 600
2, 500 $200,000
$2,500,000 2, 400
2, 300 $ 15 0 , 0 0 0
2, 200
$2,000,000 2, 100
$ 10 0 , 0 0 0
2, 000 $50,000
1, 900
$ 1, 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 1, 800 $0
1, 700
1, 600 A u g S e p Oc t N ov D e c J a n Fe b M a r A pr M a y J un J ul A ug
$ 1, 0 0 0 , 0 0 0
1, 500 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
1, 400
$500,000 1, 300 E le c t ric Wa t e r G e ne ra l
A u gS e pOc tN ovD e cJ a nF e bM a rA prM a yJ u nJ u lA u g
11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 Electric: $195,878 Water: $21,272 General $9,429
To t a l D ol l a r Va l u e To t a l Li ne I t e m s
Total Dollar Value: $2,309,464
Total Line Items: 1,480
Fuel Use
$610
Unleaded: 11,600.0 gallons
Diesel: 7,800.3 gallons
Thousands
$410
Total: $ 60,663
$210
$10
Aug‐11 Sep‐11 Oct‐11 Nov‐11 Dec‐11 Jan‐12 Feb‐12 Mar‐12 Apr‐12 May‐12 Jun‐12 Jul‐12 Aug‐12
Electric Water General
Electric: $511,157 Water: $55,994 General: $39,298
Página 88
2 of 10
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –August 2012
General Fund Summary
17% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 2,666,600 $ - $ 2,666,600 0.0%
Revenues
Court of Chancery Fees 753,800 66,140 687,660 8.8%
Fines & Police Revenues 1,162,400 212,367 950,033 18.3%
Franchise Fees 550,000 - 550,000 0.0%
Grants 708,500 80,823 627,677 11.4%
Intrafund Services 4,329,100 676,601 3,652,499 15.6%
Library & Recreation Revenues 602,100 21,158 580,942 3.5%
Licenses & Permits 2,508,300 1,503,632 1,004,668 59.9%
Property Taxes (Includes BID Revenue) (1) 11,049,000 10,685,498 363,502 96.7%
Curbside Recycling - - - 0.0%
Sanitation Revenues 2,690,200 438,734 2,251,466 16.3%
Other Miscellaneous Revenues 130,500 27,031 103,469 20.7%
Garrison Farm Rent Revenue 62,000 14,094 47,906 22.7%
Transfers-In from Special Funds & Utilities
Civil Traffic Penalties 750,000 - 750,000 0.0%
Municipal Street Aid Fund 527,400 - 527,400 0.0%
Transfer Taxes 1,370,000 94,737 1,275,263 6.9%
Verizon and CI Reserves 11,000 - 11,000 0.0%
Water/Wastewater Fund 500,000 - 500,000 0.0%
Electric Fund 8,000,000 - 8,000,000 0.0%
Total Revenues 35,704,300 13,820,815 21,883,485 38.7%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 38,370,900 $ 13,820,815 $ 24,550,085 36.0%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 441,100 $ 54,302 $ 386,798 12.3%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 822,100 105,840 716,260 12.9%
Police & Police Extra Duty 13,774,600 1,958,616 11,815,984 14.2%
Public Services 4,359,300 591,502 3,767,798 13.6%
Central Services 1,968,400 279,369 1,689,031 14.2%
Planning & Inspections 1,996,600 272,898 1,723,702 13.7%
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,423,400 429,738 1,993,662 17.7%
Library & Recreation 1,963,600 250,349 1,713,251 12.7%
Fire Department 688,300 124,351 563,949 18.1%
Assessor 187,500 32,480 155,020 17.3%
Contribution to DDP 180,000 180,000 - 100.0%
Miscellaneous Grant Expense 25,000 - 25,000 0.0%
Other Employment Expenses 463,400 - 463,400 0.0%
Insurance 600,000 129,529 470,471 21.6%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 1,620,600 - 1,620,600 0.0%
Police Pension Trust Contribution - State Grant 500,000 100,000 400,000 20.0%
Appropriation to Pension Fund 1,405,500 1,405,500 - 100.0%
Street Lights 869,700 147,975 721,725 17.0%
Debt Service 624,200 309,506 314,694 49.6%
Provision for Uncollectible 10,000 - 10,000 0.0%
Transfers Out
Capital Projects Fund 613,400 - 613,400 0.0%
Total Expenditures 35,536,700 6,371,955 29,164,745 17.9%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,834,200 - 2,834,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 38,370,900 $ 6,371,955 $ 31,998,945 16.6%
Reserve Balances
Contingency $ 731,100 $ 724,771
(1) Property Taxes are the taxes billed and not cash received. The outstanding receivable balance as of 08/31/12 is $1,245,113.29
as compared to $1,357,047.74 in August 2011.
Página 89
3 of 10
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –August 2012
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
17% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water - unaudited $ 865,100 $ - $ 865,100 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater - unaudited $ 853,000 $ - $ 853,000 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Kent County Treatment - unaudited $ (553,500) $ - $ (553,500) 0.0%
1,164,600 - 1,164,600 0.0%
Revenues
Water Fees 4,730,700 969,765 3,760,935 20.5%
Wastewater Fees 3,834,600 676,693 3,157,907 17.6%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,090,800 560,081 2,530,719 18.1%
Ground Water Adjustment Fees 1,257,600 251,422 1,006,178 20.0%
Water Tank Leases 313,500 5,702 307,798 1.8%
Interest Earnings - Water 8,700 1,279 7,421 14.7%
Interest Earnings - Water/Wastewater 17,100 1,430 15,670 8.4%
Miscellaneous 77,000 9,972 67,028 13.0%
Impact Fees - Water 350,000 28,400 321,600 8.1%
Impact Fees - Wastewater 317,000 27,600 289,400 8.7%
Total Revenues 13,997,000 2,532,344 11,464,656 18.1%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 15,161,600 $ 2,532,344 $ 12,629,256 16.7%
Expenses
Water/Wastewater Operating Divisions
Engineering & Inspection $ 597,900 $ 54,211 $ 543,689 9.1%
Water 408,200 53,407 354,793 13.1%
Water Treatment Plant 1,522,600 219,540 1,303,060 14.4%
Wastewater 993,000 95,567 897,433 9.6%
Construction & Inspection 345,700 43,468 302,232 12.6%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,600,000 573,730 3,026,270 15.9%
Intrafund Services 1,235,400 186,189 1,049,211 15.1%
Pension Unfunded Liability 309,800 309,800 - 100.0%
OPEB - Retiree's Health Care Contributions 220,000 - 220,000 0.0%
Debt Service 1,263,600 69,262 1,194,338 5.5%
Inventory/Fixed Asset Write-offs 5,000 - 5,000 0.0%
Other Employment Expenses 16,200 - 16,200 0.0%
Transfers Out 0.0%
General Fund 500,000 - 500,000 0.0%
Uncollectible Reserve 5,000 - 5,000 0.0%
Water I & E Fund 1,700,000 - 1,700,000 0.0%
Wastewater I & E Fund 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 0.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Water 70,000 - 70,000 0.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Wastewater 22,000 - 22,000 0.0%
Total Expenses 14,014,400 1,605,174 12,409,226 11.5%
Budget Balances
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 482,700 - 482,700 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - WW 664,500 - 664,500 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 1,147,200 - 1,147,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 15,161,600 $ 1,605,174 $ 13,556,426 10.6%
Reserve Balances
Contingency-Water $ 110,900 $ 102,789
Contingency-Wastewater $ 182,000 $ 185,909
Impact Fee Reserve - Sewer NO BUDGET $ 3,557,056
Impact Fee Reserve - Water NO BUDGET $ 380,193
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 3.73 4.86
Página 90
4 of 10
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –August 2012
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
17% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 7,184,000 $ - $ 7,184,000 0.0%
Revenues
Sales to Customers 85,071,400 17,864,790 67,206,610 21.0%
Utility Tax 1,595,200 283,404 1,311,796 17.8%
Weyandt Hall Rents 225,000 51,323 173,677 22.8%
Miscellaneous Revenues 979,700 236,314 743,386 24.1%
Interest Earned 107,800 28,271 79,529 26.2%
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 5,400,000 - 5,400,000 0.0%
Intrafund Service Receipts Water/Wastewater 130,800 19,845 110,955 15.2%
Total Revenues 93,509,900 18,483,947 75,025,953 19.8%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 100,693,900 $ 18,483,947 $ 82,209,953 18.4%
Expenses
Power Supply & Generation
Power Supply $ 40,883,400 $ 8,362,063 $ 32,521,337 20.5%
Power Supply Management/Incentive 996,000 83,000 913,000 8.3%
Capacity Charges 12,564,800 1,900,225 10,664,575 15.1%
PJM Spot Market Energy (772,700) - (772,700) 0.0%
PJM Charges - Load 17,508,300 3,022,124 14,486,176 17.3%
Total Power Supply 71,179,800 13,367,412 (13,367,412) 18.8%
Plant Operations 5,914,900 1,076,453 4,838,447 18.2%
Generation Fuels 586,000 803,243 (217,243) 137.1%
Capacity Credits (14,318,600) (2,411,955) (11,906,645) 16.8%
PJM Credits (427,000) (1,769,857) 1,342,857 414.5%
Total Generation (8,244,700) (2,302,116) 2,302,116 27.9%
Total Power Supply & Plant 62,935,100 11,065,296 51,869,804 17.6%
Electric Operating Divisions:
Transmission/Distribution 3,223,600 464,156 2,759,444 14.4%
Electrical Engineering 1,163,900 154,849 1,009,051 13.3%
Administration 501,200 41,586 459,614 8.3%
Meter Reading 212,500 35,597 176,903 16.8%
Systems Operations 517,600 72,973 444,627 14.1%
Intrafund Services 3,224,500 510,257 2,714,243 15.8%
Utility Tax 1,595,200 283,404 1,311,796 17.8%
OPEB - Retirees Health Care Contribution 696,500 - 696,500 0.0%
Pension Trust Contribution - Unfunded liability 1,074,200 1,074,200 - 100.0%
Interest on Deposits 35,000 6,773 28,227 19.4%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 129,000 26,867 102,133 20.8%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 150,000 - 150,000 0.0%
Inventory Write-Offs 175,000 - 175,000 0.0%
Other Employee Expenses 157,900 - 157,900 0.0%
Contractual Services Power Supply 190,000 - 190,000 0.0%
Debt Service 3,323,600 563,094 2,760,506 16.9%
Transfers Out: 0.0%
General Fund 8,000,000 - 8,000,000 0.0%
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 0.0%
Total Expenses 90,804,800 14,299,052 76,505,748 15.7%
-
Budget Balance - Working Capital 9,889,100 - 9,889,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 100,693,900 $ 14,299,052 $ 86,394,848 14.2%
Reserve Balances
Contingency Reserve $ 816,200 $ 1,076,125
Insurance Reserve $ 750,000 $ 338,938
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 4,947,600 $ 10,280,886
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 2.74 8.60
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased
Sales to Customers MWh (excluding Street Light MWh) 709,972 149,797 21.1%
Sales per MWh $ 119.824 $ 119.260 99.5%
Purchased/Generated MWh 750,297 156,252 20.8%
All In MWh Supply & Generation 83.88 $ 70.817 84.4%
Página 91
5 of 10
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –August 2012
General Capital Project Fund Summary
17% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Projects - unaudited $ 294,400 $ - $ 294,400 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Library - unaudited $ - $ - $ - 0.0%
Revenues
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 613,400 - 613,400 0.0%
State Grant - Library 884,200 (36,558) 920,758 -4.1%
State Grant - Other 108,000 - 108,000 0.0%
Police Grant 33,800 - 33,800 0.0%
Library Gifts/Donations - 250,000 (250,000) 0.0%
Street Contributions/Donations 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Garrison Contributions/Donations 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Library Bond Issue 317,500 940,000 (622,500) 296.1%
Income from Sale of Assets 1,200,000 16,970 1,183,030 1.4%
Total Revenues 7,156,900 1,174,228 5,982,672 16.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenue $ 7,451,300 $ 1,174,228 $ 6,277,072 15.8%
Expenditures
Fire $ 238,500 $ 145,614 $ 92,886 61.1%
Grounds Maintenance 112,000 - 112,000 0.0%
Library 2,535,000 63,295 2,471,705 2.5%
Recreation 30,000 - 30,000 0.0%
Police 197,000 19,864 177,136 10.1%
Streets (1) 1,974,000 8,333 1,965,667 0.4%
Sanitation 150,000 - 150,000 0.0%
Information Technology 57,000 47,878 9,122 84.0%
Facilities Management 381,000 - 381,000 0.0%
Mayor 33,000 - 33,000 0.0%
Loan Issuance Costs 56,000 - 56,000 0.0%
Transfer to Community Transportation Fund 1,606,700 - 1,606,700 0.0%
Total Expenditures 7,370,200 284,984 7,085,216 3.9%
Budget Balance - Projects 81,100 - 81,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 7,451,300 $ 284,984 $ 7,166,316 3.8%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve $ 503,000 $ 500,941
Parkland/Recreation $ 202,600 $ 200,270
(1) Street program - Budget includes $2 million for street repaving and City Hall improvements to be completed over two years (FY12 &
Will be funded by bond issue or commercial bank loan.
Página 92
6 of 10
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –August 2012
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
17% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water - unaudited $ 3,071,800 $ - $ 3,071,800 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater - unaudited $ 1,013,600 $ - $ 1,013,600 0.0%
Revenues
Bond Proceeds - Water $ 2,000,000 $ - $ 2,000,000 0.0%
Bond Proceeds - Wastewater 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Income from Sale of Assets - 3,321 (3,321) 0.0%
Interest Earned 25,000 26,180 (1,180) 104.7%
Transfer from Water Operating Fund for Water 1,700,000 - 1,700,000 0.0%
Transfer from Wastewater Operating Fund for Wastewater 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 0.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Water 300,000 - 300,000 0.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater 250,000 - 250,000 0.0%
Total Revenues 7,475,000 29,501 7,445,499 0.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 11,560,400 $ 29,501 $ 11,530,899 0.3%
Expenses
Bond Issue Costs $ 344,000 $ - $ 344,000 0.0%
Engineering & Inspection 23,400 - 23,400 0.0%
Water 5,140,000 52,501 5,087,499 1.0%
Wastewater 3,817,300 53,020 3,764,280 1.4%
Water Treatment Plant 24,100 - 24,100 0.0%
Water Construction 31,000 - 31,000 0.0%
Total Expenses 9,379,800 105,521 8,906,879 1.1%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 1,675,500 - 1,675,500 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Wastewater 505,100 - 505,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 2,180,600 - 2,180,600 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 11,560,400 $ 105,521 $ 11,087,479 0.9%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement - Water $ 501,100 $ 429,223
Capital Asset Replacement - Wastewater $ 501,100 $ 475,995
Página 93
7 of 10
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –August 2012
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
17% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 2,714,600 $ - $ 2,714,600 0.0%
Revenues
Interest Earnings 40,700 14,819 25,881 36.4%
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 0.0%
Transfer from Future Capacity Reserve 550,000 - 550,000 0.0%
Total Revenues 4,090,700 14,819 4,075,881 0.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 6,805,300 $ 14,819 $ 6,790,481 0.2%
Expenses
Power Plant $ 1,441,300 $ 29,226 $ 1,412,074 2.0%
Transmission/Distribution 596,000 128,132 467,868 21.5%
Electrical Engineering 1,932,700 60,035 1,872,665 3.1%
Meter Reading - - - 0.0%
Total Expenses 3,970,000 217,393 3,752,607 5.5%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,835,300 - 2,835,300 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 6,805,300 $ 217,393 $ 6,587,907 3.2%
Reserve Balances
Depreciation Reserve $ 9,864,800 $ 9,790,389
Future Capacity Reserve $ 9,362,000 $ 9,854,129
Página 94
8 of 10
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –August 2012
Community Transportation Improvement Fund
17% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 435,700 $ - $ 435,700 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Revenue 300,000 - 300,000 0.0%
Transfer from General Fund 1,606,700 - 1,606,700 0.0%
Interest Earned 500 - 500 0.0%
Total Revenues 1,907,200 - 1,907,200 0.0%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 2,342,900 $ - $ 2,342,900 0.0%
Expenses
Program Expenses $ 700,000 $ 2,711 $ 697,289 0.4%
Program Expenses - City appropriated 1,546,700 - 1,546,700 0.0%
Program Expenses- Concrete Program 60,000 477 59,523 0.8%
Total Expenses 2,306,700 3,188 2,303,512 0.1%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 36,200 - 36,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 2,342,900 $ 3,188 $ 2,339,712 0.1%
Página 95
9 of 10
CITY OF DOVER
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN UNRESERVED FUND
PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2012
CDBG/NSP SUBSTANCE
POLICE LIBRARY HOUSING ABUSE PREV.
GRANTS GRANTS (2) GRANTS GRANT (1) TOTALS
REVENUES:
State Grants received $ 11,843 $ - $ - $ 7,008 $ 18,851
Federal Grants received 30,490 - 4,633 - 35,123
Recreation revenue - - - 1,085 1,085
Investment income (loss) - - - - -
TOTAL REVENUES $ 42,333 $ - $ 4,633 $ 8,093 $ 55,059
EXPENDITURES:
Program expenditures $ 45,584 $ 10,602 $ - $ 28,902 $ 85,088
Program expenditures - NSP - - 475 - 475
Program expenditures - CDBG - - 11,066 - 11,066
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 45,584 $ 10,602 $ 11,541 $ 28,902 $ 96,629
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (3,251) $ (10,602) $ (6,908) $ (20,809) $ (41,570)
Other financing sources (uses):
Operating transfers-out (11,908) - - - (11,908)
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other
financing sources over expenditures & other
uses $ (15,159) $ (10,602) $ (6,908) $ (20,809) $ (53,478)
FUND BALANCE
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 178,433 $ 30,008 $ 16,197 $ (3,995) $ 220,643
FUND BALANCE
AT END OF PERIOD $ 163,274 $ 19,406 $ 9,289 $ (24,804) $ 167,165
Página 96
Dover Police Department
Monthly Report
To
Mayor and City Council
“To Protect and Serve”
August 2012
Página 97
September 12, 2012
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 August 2012:
COMPLAINTS
st
Total complaints received through August 31 numbered 23,741. This is an increase of 1,200 complaints over the
same time period last year.
25,000 23,080 22,541 23,741
19,935
20,000 18,668
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
20
Cases Reported in
16 August
12 11 Cases Cleared in
8 10 10
August
8 6 4
4 Cases Cleared
4 0 from Previous
0 Months
0
Burglary Robbery Rape
Página 98
Report to Mayor and Council
August 2012
Page 2
COMMUNITY POLICE SECTION
ENFORCEMENT ACTION ARRESTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 6
ASSIST OTHER 0
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
BIKE ON SIDEWALK 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 29
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 5
LOUD MUSIC 1
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 1
PARKING VIOLATIONS 4
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 12
PROSTITUTION 0
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT 0
DCO’S
WANTED CHECKS/CPC’S 2
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 38
WARNINGS 12
FUGITIVE 4
TOTAL ARRESTS 114
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
16,000 14,073
13,412 13,499
The department issued 11,217 traffic citations 12,547
through this reporting period. This is a decrease 11,217
12,000
of 2,282 citations over the number issued during the
same period last year.
8,000
4,000
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
TRAFFIC CRASHES
st
Through August 31 , Dover Police investigated 1,298 traffic crashes. This is an increase of 169 crashes investigated
during the same period last year.
1,600
1,262 1,237 1,298
1,194 1,129
1,200
800
400
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Página 99
Report to Mayor and Council
August 2012
Page 3
2%
911 CENTER
7% During the month of August, our 911 Center
handled a total of 10,896 calls averaging 352 calls
per day. Dispatchers handled 2,794 calls on the
VoIP
911 wireless lines, an average of 91 calls per day,
26% 911 Landline 750 calls on the 911 landlines, an average of 25
911 Wireless calls per day, and 187 calls on the Voice Over
65% Administrative Internet Protocol lines an average of 7 calls per
day.
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
st 8,000
Through August 31 , we issued 4,893 city
ordinance summons, a decrease 1,055 6,094 5,948
summons over the same period last year. 5,595
6,000 5,360 4,893
*Note: of those summonses issued in
August, 22 were issued for handicapped 4,188 4,133
3,622 2,623 3,762
parking violations, 13 for fire lane parking 4,000
violations, 53 for false alarms (31 for 3-5
alarms, 13 for 6-9 alarms, 9 for 10-15
2,000
alarms, and 0 for 16 or more alarms) and
9 for noise violations (6 for vehicle
violations and 3 for residence violations). 0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
ISSUED PAID
Listed below are the major crimes and activities that occurred during the month of August:
On Wednesday, August 1, the Dover Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit received information
that a subject was violating the conditions of his release while awaiting trial on 40 counts of Sexual Abuse
of a Child by a Person in a Position of Trust, Authority or Supervision and 1 count of Continuous Sexual
Abuse of a Child. Detectives learned that the subject was attempting to contact the victim of the above
crimes through his computer. A search warrant was obtained and executed by Dover Police and the
Delaware State Police High Tech Crimes Unit for the subject’s computer. After examining the computer,
the subject was arrested without incident and charged with Breach of Release and Tampering with a
Witness.
On August 8, the Dover Police arrested a subject for a series of daytime residential burglaries in the areas
of Portmarnock Court, Hobbyhorse Lane, Troon Road, Gristmill Drive, Red Oak Drive, Forrest Avenue,
Buckson Drive, and Lakewood Place. The subject used objects to break rear sliding glass doors and
windows to gain entry and remove property once inside.
Also on August 8, Dover Police installed a vehicle immobilization device (parking boot) on a vehicle due
to unpaid parking fines. The following day it was discovered that there was graffiti written on the boot.
Investigation revealed that the vehicle owner had written the graffiti with permanent marker after becoming
angry that his vehicle had the device placed on it. He was subsequently arrested and released on his own
recognizance pending trial.
Página 100
The Dover Police Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a strong arm robbery that occurred on
Saturday, August 11 at 1400 hours in the parking lot of Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. The 52 year old
female victim was walking to her vehicle in the parking lot and was approached from behind by a black
male suspect wearing a red hooded sweat shirt, black mask, and faded blue jeans. The suspect forcibly
removed the victim’s purse and fled southbound on foot. The victim was not injured.
On Sunday, August 12 at 1935 hours, Dover Police Patrol Officers responded to E and J Liquors at 828
Forest Street for a reported Robbery in Progress. Responding officers were able to take the perpetrator into
custody as he fled from the business. The Criminal Investigations Unit responded and learned that the
subject entered the business with a plastic bag over his head and brandished a razor knife box cutter. He
demanded money from the clerk and a struggle ensued. He then fled the store without obtaining any
property and was apprehended by responding officers. No one was injured during the altercation.
On Saturday August 18 at approximately 0220 hours, Dover Police responded to Harmony Lane for a
report of shots fired. Officers arrived and were unable to locate any victims. Shortly thereafter, a 29 year
old male subject walked into Bayhealth emergency room with a gunshot wound to his upper left arm. He
refused to answer questions that would help law enforcement identify the subject who shot him and was
subsequently arrested for Hindering Prosecution.
On August 20 detectives from the Dover Police Criminal Investigation Unit arrested three adult employees
from the Hands of Our Future LLC Daycare, located at 868 S. State St. in Dover. Investigation led to their
arrests after detectives viewed cell phone video of an incident that occurred in March of 2012 where three
female employees watched and encouraged two 3 year olds to fight each other while at the daycare. The
subjects were each charged with Assault 2nd, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Conspiracy. Hands
of Our Future LLC Daycare has had their City of Dover business license suspended pending a hearing.
On August 18 an unknown suspect entered a residence through a window in the 500 block of N. State
Street and once inside removed a leather wallet belonging to the victim.
On Thursday August 23 at approximately 1845 hours, a 20 year old victim was approached by a group of
black male subjects. The subjects produced a handgun and demanded victim’s money. After they obtained
an undetermined amount of cash, they fled. Investigation led to development of a suspect who was then
positively identified. He was arrested for Robbery 1st and related charges
On Thursday August 23 at approximately 2220 hours, three black males entered the Shore Stop located at
1358 Forrest Avenue. All three were wearing disguises and one was armed with a silver handgun. One of
the suspects removed money from the register while another took cigarettes. All fled on foot eastbound.
A female reported several domestic-related crimes to the Dover Police and Delaware State Police over a
period of time in August in which she stated she was victimized by her ex-husband. On August 18 the
Dover Police arrested a subject on several charges relating to these incidents. After the arrest, the victim
continued reporting that her ex-husband was stalking her and on one occasion had physically attacked her.
A joint investigation by Dover Police and the Delaware State Police found that she falsified all the
complaints she made. She was arrested on three counts of falsely reporting an Incident and one count of
providing a false statement.
On Friday, August 31 at approximately 1700 hours, Dover Police responded to a reported Burglary in
Progress at the Touch of Class Fencing Company located on the 1300 block of South State Street. As
officers arrived at the business a vehicle fled from the area. Officers stopped the vehicle and learned that
the driver was a former employee. Officers also observed tools inside the vehicle and property which they
believed could be stolen. Further investigation found that the business was forcibly entered and the
property found in the vehicle was stolen from same. The operator was arrested for Burglary III, Criminal
Mischief, Theft and Possession of Burglary Tools.
Respectfully Submitted,
James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
Chief of Police
Página 101
Monthly Report
August 2012
Office of City Assessor
Página 102
Assessor’s Report
Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of August 2011/2012 the Month of August 2011/2012
46 $400 $287
50
Thousands
40 31
30 $200
20 12 $24 $0
6 6 8 2011 $15 $7 $7 $0 $4
10 1 0 0 1 2011
0 2012 $0
2012
First Time Buyer for Month of August 2011/2012 Realty
August 2011/2012 Property Sales in Dollars
Received Prior to Recording
15 12 $19
Res. Non‐First
Time Buyers $20
Millions
10 8 $15
6 $10 $2
6 Res. First Time $5
$1 $1 $1 $0 $0 $0
2011
5 Buyers $0
2012
0
2011 2012
Major Updates
June ‐ 12 July ‐ 12 August – 12
Assessment Change ‐$3,410,800 ‐$97,000 $4,405,200
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Value Total Sale Pric e Ratio PRD
12 $1,957,400 $1,844,890 1.06 1.05
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.
Página 103
Assessor’s Report
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 scanned and indexed into Fortis.
Página 104
SEP 24, 2012 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
01:27 PM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-057.17-02-32.00 16F R10 228 GRINDING WHEEL DR 1 8 2000 2 1697 C AV 163,300 31-AUG-12 160,000 1.02
ED05-066.16-02-08.00 20A R10 34 LOST TREE CT 1 8 1987 2 2148 B- GD 191,600 07-AUG-12 157,500 1.22
ED05-067.14-03-45.00 2B R10 18 KENT CIR 1 5 1974 2 1781 C AV 158,600 10-AUG-12 145,000 1.09
ED05-067.15-03-09.00 2A R10 15 MCKEE RD 1 14 1981 1 1248 C AV 129,700 31-AUG-12 96,900 1.34
ED05-067.17-01-74.00 20 R10 25 SCIOTO CT 1 16 1974 1 2088 C+ AV 199,100 30-AUG-12 155,000 1.28
ED05-068.14-04-20.00 7 R10 118 SPRUANCE RD 1 13 1986 2 990 D+ GD 86,900 30-AUG-12 70,000 1.24
ED05-068.17-01-26.00 8 R10 547 PENNSYLVANIA AVE EXT 1 14 1953 1 1854 C+ AV 238,700 03-AUG-12 320,000 .75
ED05-068.18-02-68.00 27 R10 102 N HALSEY RD 1 14 1952 1 1064 C AV 133,500 03-AUG-12 115,000 1.16
ED05-076.03-01-50.00 25 R10 143 E SHELDRAKE CIR 1 13 2006 2 1855 C+ AV 169,600 20-AUG-12 137,000 1.24
ED05-076.04-01-66.00 16M R10 401 RIDGELY BLVD 13 2012 2 1880 B- AV 185,200 02-AUG-12 189,990 .97
ED05-077.09-05-49.00 32A R10 17 ELM TER 1 1 1950 1 1472 C+ AV 137,500 03-AUG-12 130,000 1.06
ED05-077.11-03-23.00 16I R10 207 INGRAM ST 1 14 2002 1 1392 C AV 163,700 09-AUG-12 168,500 .97
Página 105
CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
AUGUST 2012
City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012
Página 106
Customer Services
In the month of August we processed 1815 payments.
City of Dover property taxes were due July 31, 2012. As of August 31, 2012 the delinquent property taxes total 1,252,352.27
for all tax years. Our collection efforts include sending a delinquent statement, making phone calls, and enforcing the Clean
Hands Act. The Inspection and Planning Departments have been providing assistance in collecting these outstanding debts.
In November the properties over one year delinquent will be selected to process for the monition sale.
Human Resources
Continued contract negotiations with DOE bargaining unit.
Signed new three-year agreement with FOP.
Library
75 children attended 2 children’s programs & 3 teens attended 1 teen program.
Job Center noted 184 participants this month.
11 attended 1 adult programs.
Public Works
Working on CIP and additional funding for future street program and other projects.
2 City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012
Página 107
CUSTOMER SERVICES
WORK ORDERS PROCESSED EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT
3,000
1,000 908
2,500 2,349
2,042 800
1,920
2,000 1,804 1,783 1,836
1,623 1,583 1,658 1,658 1,730
1,576
1,447 600 547
1,500
1,000 400 303
223 248
207
500
200
Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug-
11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE CUTS FOR NON PAYMENT
80,000 $2,000,000
60,000 $1,600,000
40,000 30,144 $1,200,000
28,888
11,844 $800,000
20,000 4,670 10,720
5,586 3,819 $415,511
3,786
20 20 $400,000 $229,136 $200,021
0 $132,864
Drive-Thru Over the Mail, Drop Credit Bank $-
Window Counter Box Cards Drafts August 2012 August 2011 FYTD13 FYTD12
2013 YTD 2012YTD
FY 2013 FY 2012
Major Program Updates Aug 2012 Aug 2011 Difference
Year-to-Date Year-to-Date
Number of Customers Served 25,742 23,721 2,021 55,486 55,134
Final Bills 866 840 26 1,610 1,519
Estimated Bills 155 160 (5) 303 309
Penalties Posted $ 27,117 $ 16,405 10,712 $ 41,291 $ 24,023
Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended $ 85,980 $ 318,416 (232,435) $ 152,867 $ 532,269
Balance Transfers $ 2,116 $ 2,750 (633) $ 2,752 $ 3,952
Utility Collections $ 35,759 $ 32,817 2,941 $ 63,184 $ 66,471
Special Assessments $ 110 $ - 110 $ 220 $ -
Miscellaneous Billings $ 120,006 $ 126,569 (6,563) $ 120,006 $ 220,496
CNP through Disconnect Collars $ 34 $ 11 23 64 16
Court Cases - - - - -
Tamperings 3 3 - 6 7
Taxes Levied $ 10,901,726 $ 2,682,775 8,218,951 $ 1,895,646 $ 10,948,800
Billing Adjustments $ 4,786 $ 12,529 (7,743) $ 4,786 $ 12,529
Total Taxes Collected $ 9,654,160 $ 1,296,336 8,357,824 $ 9,654,160 $ 9,561,193
Taxes Outstanding $ 1,252,352 $ 1,373,910 (121,558) $ 1,252,352 $ 1,373,910
Payments in Lieu $ 13,450 $ - 13,450 $ 13,450 $ -
Billing Accuracy (on schedule billings) 99.0% 99.0% - 99.0% 99.0%
Bills Published on Schedule 99.0% 99.0% - 99.0% 99.0%
Meters Read on Schedule 99.9% 99.9% - 99.9% 99.9%
Customer Satisfaction Rating 99.9% 99.9% - 99.9% 99.9%
Delinquent Accounts Collected 99.7% 99.7% - 99.7% 99.7%
City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012 3
Página 108
HUMAN RESOURCES
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug
Category Total
11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 2012** 2012
Caucasian* 306 302 299 299 299 295 294* 291 289 290 285 286 282 N/A
*
Minorities 63 63 62 61 59 59 59* 57 56 57 58 59 58 N/A
Hired - 1 - 1 - - 2 - - 2 6 - 1 13
Terminated/Resigned/
4 5 4 2 2 4 3 5 3 2 5 - 5 44
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted - - - 2 - - - - - 1 1 - - 3
Jobs Posted 1 - - - - - - 3 4 2 2 - 4 16
Workers Comp. Injuries 7 4 2 9 4 3 3 6 2 2 1 4 2 49
Workers Comp. Hours 135 263 565 369 418 315 222 55 195 112 139 164 192 3,144
Insurance Claims 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 4 3 6 2 3 1 38
Full-time Employees: 329 Part-time Employees: 12 (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 7 Library)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
* Correction to February 2012; **Correction to July 2012
Position Posted: Library Clerk (PT), Human Resources Coordinator, Public Works Director, Water Treatment Plant Operator I
Hired: Payroll Specialist
Resigned: Interim Electric Director, Administrative Assistant (Police); Inspector I, Utility Maintenance Mechanic (Wastewater), Motor Equipment
Operator (Water)
Recruitment Information (Job posting closed in August)
Asian/ American Indi-
In Out
Position Total Female Male Black White Hispanic Pacific Is- an/Alaskan Na- Unknown
Dover Dover
lander tive
Library Page 146 122 24 51 85 6 - 2 - 112 34
HR Coordinator 65 61 4 28 32 3 - 1 - 48 17
Water Treatment
9 - 9 2 7 - - - - 4 5
Plant Operator I
Unfilled/Open Positions by Department*
Unfilled/Open Positions Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug
By Department 11 11 11 11 11 12** 12 12 12 12 12 12² 12
Electric 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 1 2
Public Works 1 3 3 5 5 9 11 13 13 15 16 9 12
Police 4 4 5 3 3 3 1 2 3 2 4 3 4
All Other Departments 6.5 8.5 12 10.5 12.5 11.5 12 13 15 14 15 8 9
Totals 14.5 19.5 22.5 23.5 25.5 28.5 29 33 36 34 38 21 27
*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
Public Works: (2) Utility Maintenance Mechanic I/ Wastewater, (2) Motor Equipment Operator I/Water, Motor Equipment Operator II/Water, (2) Motor
Equipment Operator II/Sanitation, Public Works Director, Vehicle Maintenance -Mechanic I, Water Treatment Plant Operator I, Utility Maintenance
Mechanic II/Wastewater, Operations -Construction Manager
Police: Police Officer, Police Clerk, Communications Operator, Administrative Assistant
All Other Departments: Administrative Assistant - IT, Human Resources & Safety Coordinator, (4) Library Page (PT), Library Clerk I, Library Assistant,
Administrative Assistant - Clerk’s Office, Fire Dispatcher, Inspector I.
4 City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012
Página 109
HUMAN RESOURCES
continued
Bonus Programs by Month
Bonus Program Cate- Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug
Total
gory 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Stop Program-Sensibly
Taking Off Pounds(weigh- 4 5 22 5 8 - 13 4 8 24 23 9 18 99
ins)
Caught Doing it Right-
Promotes employees
productivity & creativity
1 1 1 - - - 2 - - - - - - 5
(submissions)
Breathe Program-Rewards
for ending tobacco use 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - - - - - - 4
(submissions)
Ducs in a Row-Doing Use-
ful Community Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(submissions)
Workers Comp Injuries
20
15
10
5
0
*
Jul - Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Ja n- Feb- Ma r- Apr- Ma y- Jun- Jul - Aug-
11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Electric Public Works Police Others
* Organization Change
Electric: 0 Public Works: 0 Police: 12 All Other Depts.: 0
*
* Organization Change
Electric: 20 Public Works: 164 Police: 0 All Other Depts.: 8
City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012 5
Página 110
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Service Requests Resolved 168Citizen Action Center - Customers w/ New Issues
250 233
216 221 150
202 206 198
186 192 130
200 180
165 171 162 114 86
86 100
144
110 70 94
150 90 63
70 57
100 44 60
48
50 31
50 30
10
0 Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug-
Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Programming Requests Completed Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
30 25,000
24
25 21 21 20,000
20
Pages Viewed
16 16 17
15 15 15 15 15,000
14 14
22,347 22,051 22,828 22,905
15
20,942
12
18,965 20,460 19,853 19,936 20,685
17,995 17,120 17,542
10,000
10
5 5,000
0 0
Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug-
11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
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 358 358 336
Scheduled PCs Replaced - - -
Servers Supported 13 13 16
People Trained 11 12 7
Availability Statistics based on 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday—Friday
6 City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012
Página 111
LIBRARY
Adult Services Childrens Services
1000 1000
500 500
0 0
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Reference Reference Reader's Advisory
Reference – 199; Reader’s Advisory – 147 Reference - 15; Reader’s Advisory – 48
Electronic Assistance – 210; Outreach—0 Electronic Assistance – 114; Outreach – 0
****We have amended our Electronic Assistance, Reader's Advisory & Reference
transactions to more accurately represent the actual statistics.***
Circulation Aug 12 FYTD 13 Aug 11 FYTD 12
Dover residents 14,297 34,301 18,776 36,898
Ebooks (began 12/2011) 782 1,602
Kent residents* 11,665 27,877 16,160 32,517
Non-county residents 1,702 4,485 1,778 3,622
Registrations
Dover residents 158 403 228 436
Kent residents* 57 124 86 187
Non-county residents 11 12 10 22
Other
Visiting Patrons 26,676 59,862 34,213 65,383
Meeting Room Usage** 0 20 20 20
Photocopier Usage 1,163 2,661 1,434 2,955
Dial-A-Story 598 1,911 1,438 2,392
Computer Usage 2,987 6,591 4,753 9,041
Holds (Total) 5,600 7,545
*Breakout of Kent County Residential Statistics
Circulation Registrations
Harrington: 84 Harrington: 2
Smyrna: 715 Smyrna: 4
Milford: 97 Milford: 1
Outside City Limits: 10,769 Outside City Limits: 50
Total Registered Users: (Card Holders)
City: 18,438 Kent County: 13,083 Outside Kent County: 1,096
Other Points of Interest:
Inter/Interlibrary***: 33 items loaned out Technical services: 1,976 items added
50 items borrowed 2,095 items deleted
Volunteers: 474 hours of service completed
** Meeting Room Usage
In preparation for the move, did not rent the meeting rooms in August.
City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012 7
Página 112
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
998 1000 915
940 928
1,000 887 864
812 804 826 826 749
762
710
769 800 654
600 621
600
500 412 395
400
202 162
129 157 144 148 143 155 150 131 141
75 99 200 51 28
- 0
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash Container
11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 Collection Collection Repair/Delivery
Bulk Automated Aug 12 Aug 11
AUGUST 12 FYTD 13 AUGUST 11 FYTD 12
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 192 365 207 391
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,068.46 2,063.94 1,199.87 2,213.70
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 26 46 24 48
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 2 6 0 2
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 51 104 38 88
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
STATS HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/ AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED LBS.
August 2012 19,610 8,633 276,940 14.12
8 City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012
Página 113
Streets AUGUST 12 FYTD 13 AUGUST 11 FYTD 12
Signed Installed 50 73 25 39
Signs Repaired 19 32 16 25
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 0 31 65 126
New Post Installed 14 19 16 25
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 0 1 0 26
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 0 1 0 10
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 17 40 56 64
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 32 80 12 16
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 208 236 36 63
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 187 283 176 420
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 68 140 16 101
Concrete Work (Hrs) 162 237 340 506
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0 4 0 1
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 184 352 184 344
Ditch Work (Hrs). 12 12 24 40
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,135 2,132 965 1,996
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 266 514 184 380
Grounds
Arborist Crew AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2011
Trees Trimmed 200 140
Trees Removed 29 26
Root Prunning 1 0
Stumps Removed 4 0
Beautification Crew
Continued maintenance of 44 annual/perennial beds, including weeding, edging, and fertilization.
Continued maintenance of 74 hanging baskets and 18 36” containers on Loockerman Street in the downtown business
district including watering every other day including weekends.
Weeded and edged all mulched area around City Hall and on The Plaza.
Mowing Crew
Mowing all areas, including parks, around City facilities, ditches and right-of-ways.
Seven Grounds personnel attended a Pesticide/Tree Care Symposium in Georgetown, Delaware.
Applied 18 gallons of Roundup herbicide to curbs, sidewalks, parking lots and mulched areas around the city.
Grounds Superintendent worked with 24 Wesley College freshmen weeding, edging, and mulching along the St.
Jones River for 4 hours on Saturday, August 18th. This is an annual event where students do community service
work as part of the orientation.
City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012 9
Página 114
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Created Grant Area map for Economic Development office.
Recreated new Voting Districts based on written description.
Created Schutte Park map showing areas to be cut.
Set up GPS for sanitary sewer data collection.
Printed posters for the Dover Urban Music Festival.
Created Village of Cannon Mills road surface map.
Fleet and Facilities Management
Fleet Maintenance
Work Orders: 78
Major Program Updates
Measure AUGUST 12 AUGUST 11 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance
20 out of 25
Scheduled Preventative Maintenance ap- 80.0%
20 out of 25
pointments being kept (Quantity and Percent- 8 Unscheduled PM’s 0%
80.0%
age) 11 Vehicles Rescheduled
Or Unavailable for PM
Facilities Management
Routine work orders completed within 5 days 45 out of 47 45 out of 48
+ 1.99%
(Quantity and Percentage) 95.74% 93.57%
Emergency work orders completed within 2 2 out of 2 9 out of 9
0%
days (Quantity and Percentage) 100% 100%
10 City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012
Página 115
Water/Wastewater
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates AUGUST 12 AUGUST 11 DIFF FY13 YTD FY12
State and Federal Violations 0 violations 0 violations - - -
Water Quality Complaints 10 8 +2 15 25
Plan Review Completed Within 30 days of Sub- 9 plans 6
16 14
mission 100% 100% +3
Field Inspection Response within 48 hours of
46 36 +10 68 56
Request
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task AUGUST 12 AUGUST 11 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 5,041,290 4,976,839 336,496,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 21.09 30.50 17.71
Water Mains Repaired 2 0 3
Water Service Lines Repaired 8 5 9
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 1 1
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 1 2 1
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 159,424 104,648 258,150
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 7,174 19,024 16,727
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,791 1,778 1,791
City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012 11
Página 116
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Electric
System Peak Total System Load
171.1
200 100,000
81,930
153.8 158.5 77,547
153.4 74,068
139.3 143.7 66,593
65,231
80,000
60,425 60,085
57,142
150
56,161 55,238 54,951 55,553
106.13 109.3 53,525
101.8 98.5 97.3 99.6
60,000
94.5
100
40,000
50 20,000
Aug 11 Sep 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12 Jun 12 Jul 12 Aug 12 Aug 11 Sep 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12 Jun 12 Jul 12 Aug 12
Outages Customers of Gained/Lost
35 6,000
100 88
25 80
Customers
4,000
Outages
60
15
40 23
2,000 16
5 20 8 9 10 6 13
6 2 5 2 2
0
-5 Aug Oct Dec Feb Apr Jun Aug 0
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 Aug 11 Sep 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12 Jun 12 Jul 12 Aug 12
Outages: 9 Outages
Customers: 2,641
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
2 7 17.2 Minutes 22.22 Minutes
56.8 45.84 63.78
AUG 12 AUG 11 FY13 YTD
PROGRAM UPDATES
Tree Trimming 335 146 583
Number of Oil Releases 0 1 0
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 2 1
New Services 88 16 90
Major Goals Completed in the Past Two Months
N/A
12 City Manager’s Monthly Report, August 2012
Página 117
CITY PLANNER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
15 Loockerman Plaza
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 736-7196 Fax (302) 736-4217
August 2012
PERSONNEL
On August 24, 2012 Edwin Martin, Inspector I in the Planning and Inspections Department retired after starting
his career with the City on November 17, 2008.
PLANNING OFFICE
Planning Staff (Dawn Melson-Williams) attended the Senate Bill 64 Floodplain and Drainage Advisory
Committee Community Outreach Meeting on August 15, 2012 held at the Kent County Administration
Building. The meeting included a review of the Adopted Floodplain and Drainage Standards and
Recommendations (DNREC Secretary’s Order # 2012-WS-0029 effective August 2, 2012). As a follow-up,
municipalities are asked to self-review their existing regulations to access and report on the
consistencies/deficiencies of local programs regarding floodplain and drainage activities and their capacity to
implement the standards and recommendations. The Planning Office is conducting the self-review and will
work on the required reporting to DNREC.
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. Planning Staff also reviews new applications
for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. More detailed information on these permits and licenses is
reported later in this document. For August 2012, Planning Staff was involved with review of 85 Permits and 12
Certificates of Occupancy permits (2012 Year to Date total of 615 Permits and COs compared to 638 year-to-
date in 2011).
EDEN HILL FARM TND
Phase 1: Residential District of Eden Hill Farm TND – 77 Dwelling units constructed. Infrastructure for
Phase 1 is not yet dedicated.
Phase 2: Residential District of Eden Hill Farm TND - Construction activity continues on a set of six
townhouse dwelling units located at 512-522 Ann Moore Street within Phase 2A of the Residential
District. City Staff allowed the issuance of these permits in June 2012 as infrastructure items were
already in place for this block segment of Ann Moore Street.
Prior to continuing with additional development in Phase 2, the site developer will need to address
infrastructure dedication, bonding, street lighting payments for installation, tree planting requirements,
and other infrastructure items.
There was no activity associated with the Professional Office, Medical & Financial District.
There was no activity associated with the Neighborhood Commercial District.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus efforts on the implementation items identified in the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan as amended.
Página 118
On August 13, 2012, the City Council approved the revisions to the sign regulations of Zoning
Ordinance, Article 5 Section 4 as presented in Ordinance #2012-13 with two minor amendments (MI-
12-15).
NEW DOVER HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT (C-10-05/S-11-18)
Construction activities related to utilities, site improvements like parking lots, and the building construction
activities continue at the site. A monthly coordination meeting between City Staff and the district’s design
professionals was held in August. Discussions with DelDOT continue to focus on the concerns regarding traffic
and pedestrian access for the east entrance. The construction continues on the signalized west entrance (Dover
High Drive) and Route 8 improvements.
NPDES – MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT NEED TO UPDATE
In August, the City focused on solidifying plans and dates for the environmental lecture series that will be held
in the fall at the new Dover Public Library. The first lecture is planned for September 21, 2012. The architects
who designed the library will lead the presentation and discuss the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) elements of the building. The second lecture, scheduled for October 16, 2012, will feature the
Director of the Chesapeake Bay Program, Nick DiPasquale. He will talk about the Chesapeake Bay experience
and its environmental issues. With the dates and presenters set, the City and library will publicize the event
with flyers and advertisements on the webpages for the public.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS
Board of Adjustment:
The Board of Adjustment held a meeting on August 15, 2012 and took the following actions. The next regular
scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjustment is scheduled for September 19, 2012.
1. Applicant #V-12-09 - 38 South New Street, the House of Pride – Moved to deny variance request
pertaining to the restoration of restoration of an existing building as a non-conforming use as two
dwelling units. Building must be restored to a single family dwelling.
Historic District Commission:
The Historic District Commission did not meet on August 16, 2012. The next Historic District Commission
meeting is scheduled for September 20, 2012.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on August 20, 2012 and took the actions summarized listed below. The next
Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2012.
1. C-10-02 The Arbors at 1051 College Road - Moved to approve a one year extension of the
Conditional Use Site Plan for construction of multi-family building of 48 units.
2. C-08-01 House of Pride at Properties on North New Street and South New Street – Annual Review
of Conditional Use Permit. Presented as informational item only as the Planning Office is initiating the
process for Revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
3. Z-12-02 Lands of Bennie Smith at 870-872 Forest Street: Rezoning from CPO to C-1A - Moved to
forward to City Council a recommendation of approval from for rezoning of the property from CPO to
C-1A and subject to the COZ-1.
4. S-12-13 Serenity Place Dover at 327 Martin Street - Moved to approve Site Plan. The approval is
also contingent upon the applicant complying with all DAC comments of record and recommendations
of the Planning Commission. Action also includes approval of the waiver request for elimination of the
connection of sidewalk
Página 119
5. C-11-03 Revised Governors Club Café at 144 Kings Highway – Moved to approve the Revised
Conditional Use application allowing the applicant to operate as a restaurant with the capacity to serve
alcoholic beverages.
6. MI-12-21 Garrison Energy Center, LLC Performance Standards Review Application - Moved to
approve the Performance Standards Review Application and to accept the remarks and Staff Review
Report of the Performance Standard Requirements Application and are aware that the Garrison Energy
Center are currently meeting the standards that are required of them.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD current month YTD
No valid rental permit 1 115 100% 97%
No valid building permit 10 33 90% 94%
Tall grass and weeds 124 456 81% 68%
Unregistered vehicle 1 19 0% 68%
Abandoned vehicle 3 77 67% 56%
Annual Housing Inspection 29 455 86% 74%
Property Maintenance – 64 326 64% 58%
Exterior
Electric Termination 30 217 97% 99%
Dover Code of Ordinances 42 216 76% 66%
Zoning 6 50 50% 54%
Total Cases 310 1964
Total # of Inspections 408
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS/DEMOLITION STATUS
The following buildings were declared dangerous by City Council:
123 Blue Beach Drive – Bi-weekly inspections occurred in August, property is improving, and pool is in
compliance.
14 South Queen Street – Property was demolished by a City Contractor in mid-August.
118 N. Ann Avenue – Property was demolished by a City Contractor in early August.
171 Orchard Avenue – Asbestos abatement completed on home. Bids for the demolition of the home
are due by the end of August.
488 North East Avenue – City Council granted on June 25th to allow the bank an additional 90 days to
make repairs to the structure.
39 Primrose Drive – Council declared the structure dangerous on August 27, 2012 and gave the property
owners 30 days to bring into code compliance or the demolition process with begin.
During the month of August staff registered an additional 8 structures as vacant buildings bringing the total
number of active vacant buildings within the City to 441. Staff also collected in July $500.00 in registration
fees for a total of $18,000 for 2012.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
U
CDBG FY11 PROJECTS
Homeownership Assistance Program
Eight (8) families have purchased homes using the Dover First Start Program.
Página 120
Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
Three (3) homes have been completed.
Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless
CDBG funds have been utilized to cover the operations cost for the shelter.
Emergency Home Repair Project
Emergency repairs have been completed on 15 properties in the City of Dover.
Connections Community Support Program
Motel vouchers have been provided to 18 homeless persons in the City of Dover.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
The City was awarded $1,426,740 for the acquisition and rehab of foreclosed properties to be sold to qualifying
families. A total of $1,277,993 has been expended on the acquisition and renovations for 9 properties. The
remaining balance of $148,747 will be utilized for renovations and acquisition. Six properties have been sold, two
are for sale, and one is a rental that serves persons with disabilities. Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity has
purchased a property and is currently under renovation.
218 Ann Avenue (sold) 337 N. Governors Avenue (sold)
343 Mimosa Avenue (sold) 254 Green Blade Drive (sold)
907 Woodcrest Avenue (sold) 302 Stonebrook Place (for sale)
1430 S. Hancock (group home rental) 11 Westover Drive (sold)
1415 S. Hancock (for sale) 110 Thames Drive (under renovation)
FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE
BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND LICENSING
LIFE SAFETY
Inspections AUGUST 12 FYTD 13 AUGUST 11 FYTD 12
Fire Protection Inspections (new & existing) 43 65 122 155
Fire Code Inspections 197 298 93 148
Inspection Deficiencies 114 130 139 199
Certificate of Occupancy 4 6 3 6
Office 73 152.5 86 198
Meetings 28 54 58 86
Plan Review 29 51.5 34 63
Training 0 0 0 0
Fire Investigations 7 13 5 12
Accidental $0.00 $0.00 $1,400.00 $101,400.00
Incendiary $11,000.00 $11,000.00 $100.00 $400.00
Undetermined $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $40,500.00
PERMITTING AND
LICENSING
Permits Issued AUGUST 12 FYTD 13 AUGUST 11 FYTD 12
Administrative Permit 4 8 2 4
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 38 78 28 57
Building Permits 16 32 16 43
Demolition Permits 11 14 1 2
Fence Permits 8 18 11 22
Página 121
Fire Prevention Permits 4 14 8 11
Mechanical Permits 22 85 28 43
Plumbing Permits 16 44 43 66
Sign Permits 29 43 25 44
Swimming Pool Permits 1 9 0 6
Business Licenses 200 626 209 955
Merchant Licenses 43 209 58 213
Contractor Licenses 128 453 127 521
Lodging House Licenses 1 1 0 0
Mobile Homes 54 131 110 206
Public Occupancy 6 13 11 17
Rental Dwelling 25 53 24 42
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
AUGUST 12 FYTD 13 AUGUST 11 FYTD 12
Building 381 637 302 586
Plumbing/Mechanical 371 742 380 709
Certificate of Occupancy 12 19 7 19
PARKS AND RECREATION
As of July 1, 2012, Parks and Recreation became a Division of the Department of Planning and Inspections and
reports to Ann Marie Townshend (City Planner). The following information is provided on their activities and
programming.
Registration numbers have improved with the publishing of the tri-annual Recreation & Library
programming guide.
Dover Park staff have begun preparations to relocate at the Pitts Center early this fall. Move is targeted
for early October.
Thank you to Margery Cyr and the library staff for working with us to relocate programming from the
Pitts Center into the new library.
New programming for the Fall of 2012 includes birthday party packages, 18+ basketball, fitness class
and much more being held at the Pitts Center.
Recreation Revenue
17,726
Recreation Revenue Breakdown
15,552
20,000.00 $30,000.00
13,726
18,000.00
16,000.00 $25,000.00
9,670.50
14,000.00
9,606
$20,000.00
7,890 7,776 7,783
12,000.00
7,269 7,548 7,427
6,132
10,000.00 $15,000.00
8,000.00
3,242
$10,000.00
6,000.00
4,000.00 $5,000.00
2,000.00
0.00 $0.00
Aug Sept Oc t 11 Nov Dec Jan 12 Feb Mar Apr 12 May Jun 12 Jul 12 Aug
Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12
11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Year To Date Revenue Comparison
FY12 $18,969 vs FY13: $13,915* General – $1,485 Rental Payments – $927
Sports – $475 Leagues – $3,960 Trips – $70
*softball league registration decline
Página 122
Program Attendance** AUGUST 12 FYTD 13 AUGUST 11 FYTD 12
Total 1,752 3,745 1,692 3,698
Open Gym 671 1,251 501 961
Fitness Classes 179 363 331 634
Rentals AUGUST12
AUGUST11 FYTD 13 FYTD 12
Baseball/Softball Field Rentals* 3 41 14 52
Dover Park Pavilions (2) 6 27 6 26
Multipurpose/Field Hockey Field Rentals* 1 11 0 19
Recreation Center – Dover Park 12 39 13 39
Silver Lake Pavilions (2) / Schutte (1) 10 19 5 11
Soccer Field Rentals* 0 0 2 0
Stage – Mobile Platform 5 10 4 9
*These numbers reflect groups that utilized our facilities during August.
Dover Park Program Attendance* AUGUST12 FYTD 13 AUGUST11 FYTD 12
No Programs took place in August.
*This number reflects activities that took place in August. (Not included on the JWP report.)
14,000 **
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
July 11 Aug 11 Sept 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12 June 12 July 12
Program Attendance figures includes participants, parents and
spectators in the facility.
700
600
John W. Pitts Recreation
500 Center
Total Program Attendance 400 Facility Usage By The Hour
300
200
100
0
July 11 Aug 11 Sept 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12 June 12 July 12
Página 123
Leagues 650 1,440 620 1,290
Camps 48 254 35 348
Sports Classes 137 271 142 324
Meetings & Rentals 57 151 37 91
Enrichment Classes 10 15 26 50
Facility Usage By The Hour AUGUST 12 FYTD 13 AUGUST 11 FYTD 12
Open Gym 509.75 894.75 517.25 888.25
Fitness Classes 33 62 38.5 89
Leagues 24 56 36 62
Camps 12 49 20 44
Sports Classes 19.5 35.5 31 49.5
Meetings & Rentals 7 40 5 37
Enrichment Classes 4 4 13.5 20
Total Facility Usage Hours 609.25 1,141.25 661.25 1,189.75
Since our opening in late April 2008, we have had 223,493 guests at the John W. Pitts Recreation
Center.
We are issuing FREE Recreation Center ID Cards to track facility usage during Public Open Gym
Periods. The statistics listed below reflect those that have completed the registration.
Open Gym Registrations:
Total ID cards issued: 5,116
City Residents: 2,263 (44%)
Non-City Residents: 2,836 (56%)
Kent County Residents: 2,357 (46%)
Sussex County Residents: 165 (3%)
New Castle County Residents: 109 (2%)
Out of State Residents: 223 (4%)
Submitted by:
Ann Marie Townshend, AICP
Planning & Community Development Director
Página 125
Date Range: From 08/01/2012 to 08/31/2012
Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
1 Fire
111 Building fire 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 3 3.30% $0 0.00%
142 Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
150 Outside rubbish fire, other 3 3.30% $0 0.00%
160 Special outside fire, other 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
Totals 9 9.89% $0 0.00%
2 Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat(no fire)
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident
300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 2 2.20% $0 0.00%
324 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2 2.20% $0 0.00%
350 Extrication, rescue, other 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
372 Trapped by power lines 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
Totals 9 9.89% $0 0.00%
4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
400 Hazardous condition, other 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 2 2.20% $0 0.00%
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 4 4.40% $0 0.00%
413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
441 Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
442 Overheated motor 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
461 Building or structure weakened or collapsed 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
Totals 12 13.19% $0 0.00%
5 Service Call
531 Smoke or odor removal 2 2.20% $0 0.00%
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
Totals 3 3.30% $0 0.00%
6 Good Intent Call
600 Good intent call, other 4 4.40% $0 0.00%
611 Dispatched & canceled en route 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
631 Authorized controlled burning 2 2.20% $0 0.00%
641 Vicinity alarm (incident in other location) 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
652 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
Totals 9 9.89% $0 0.00%
7 False Alarm & False Call
700 False alarm or false call, other 15 16.48% $0 0.00%
710 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 5 5.49% $0 0.00%
721 Bomb scare - no bomb 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
730 System malfunction, other 10 10.99% $0 0.00%
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 6 6.59% $0 0.00%
Date: 09/26/2012 Page: 1
Página 126
Date Range: From 08/01/2012 to 08/31/2012
Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 6 6.59% $0 0.00%
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 2.20% $0 0.00%
744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1 1.10% $0 0.00%
Totals 49 53.85% $0 0.00%
8 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
9 Special Incident Type
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
Totals 91 $0
Date: 09/26/2012 Page: 2
Página 127
Date Range: From 08/01/2012 to 08/31/2013
Manpower Hours by Sitation Found
Dover Fire Department
Num ber of Hours by Situation Found
Rescue & Emergency Medica Sum of # Attending X Incident Length
96 Fire
Overpressure Rupture, Exp 0 Overpressure Rupture, Exp
114 Rescue & Emergency Medica
99 Hazardous Condition (No F
26 Service Call
Hazardous Condition (No F 39 Good Intent Call
Fire 252 False Alarm & False Call
0 Severe Weather & Natural
0 Special Incident Type
Severe Weather & Natural
Special Incident Type
Service Call
Good Intent Call
False Alarm & False Call
Date: 09/26/2012 Page: 1
Página 128
Date Range: From 01/01/2012 to 08/31/2012
Alarms by Month of Year
Dover Fire Department
105 98
100
91
95 89
90 83 84
80
85 78
80
72
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Jan-2012 Feb-2012 Mar-2012 Apr-2012 May-2012 Jun-2012 Jul-2012 Aug-2012
Date: 09/26/2012 Page: 1
Página 129
Date Range: From 08/01/2012 to 08/31/2012
Incident Run Log Company: All Companies
Dover Fire Department Sorted by: Incident Number
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
08/01/2012 30046 2012-000586 05:51 260 BEISER BLVD Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
System malfunction
08/01/2012 30046 2012-000587 08:10 200 HIAWATHA LANE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
System malfunction. Nothing found
08/01/2012 30046 2012-000588 08:23 13/ S STATE ST Motor vehicle accident with injuries
Assisted PD and EMS with patient care.
08/01/2012 30046 2012-000589 10:20 655 BAY RD System malfunction, other
Call for a generator room water flow. After dispatch, Dover 16 (West) called in and advised to have FF Willson handle in the Brush truck
along with FM2. FF Willson advised a malfunction and that FM2 and maintenance were on scene handling the issue.
08/01/2012 30046 2012-000590 20:56 51 WEBBS LN AA Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Dispatched to above address for a gas leak in the structure. Upon arrival crews went inside to investigate and found nothing. Cleared.
08/01/2012 30046 2012-000591 23:35 468 COUNTRY DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Dispatched to above address for a AFA. Upon arrival found a detector and activated in the basement area. Residents related that someone
had been smoking in the area. Cleared.
08/03/2012 30046 2012-000592 00:51 51 WEBBS LN CC System malfunction, other
Dispatched to above address for an AFA. Upon arrival found the alarm system was in trouble. Turned bldg over to maintenance and put bldg
on fire watch. CLeared.
08/03/2012 30046 2012-000593 15:50 1422 MCKEE RD Outside rubbish fire, other
On arrival found debris and leaves on fire around a vehicle in a woods at 1422 McKee Road. Brush 9 arrived and extinguished same.
Crew from Engine 6 checked for extension with negative results. Scene turned over to FM 4.
08/03/2012 30046 2012-000594 23:13 450 ARTIS DR Authorized controlled burning
Call for a debris pile on fire at the above address. Upon arrival, crews found a small recreational burn. Landlord/tenant issue.
08/04/2012 30046 2012-000595 01:44 30 OLD RUDNICK LA Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
System malfunction unkown
08/04/2012 30046 2012-000596 19:53 100 HAMAN DR Cooking fire, confined to container
Contained grease fire in the oven.
08/05/2012 30046 2012-000597 12:51 1030 FORREST AVE 106 Outside rubbish fire, other
mulch fire
08/05/2012 30046 2012-000598 16:43 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
Dover Fire dispatch received an automatic fire alarm for Warren Franklin Hall. Security notified DFD prior to dispatch and advised the alarm
was activated as a result of a faulty panel. Dover 19 (Whitt) was notifed and no response was made.
08/05/2012 30046 2012-000599 20:22 1369 WALKER RD Good intent call, other
Dispatched to above address for a oven that would not turn off. Upon arrival the resident related that her stove top was on and would not
turn off. Upon investagation found the knob and been turn the wrong way. Fixed the knob and the stove turned off. Cleared.
08/06/2012 30046 2012-000600 02:26 300 HIAWATHA LANE System malfunction, other
Dispatched to above address , upon arrival found the a detector in apt. 326 needed a new battery or to be changed. Advised the residence
to call maintenance to check on same. Cleared.
08/06/2012 30046 2012-000601 12:23 908 WOODCREST DR Cooking fire, confined to container
Small Grease fire that put itself out prior to our arrival. The fire alarm did not activate with a smoke condition in the building.Units cleared and
the scene was turned over to FM2.
08/06/2012 30046 2012-000602 13:39 724 S WEST ST Overheated motor
Overheated vehicle
08/06/2012 30046 2012-000603 23:33 50 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
Captain Carey completed a complete walk around of the building with negative results. There were no numbers listed in red alert or on the
building to make contact. The building was placed on fire watch.
08/07/2012 30046 2012-000604 09:01 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
Smoke detector m3-26 malfunctioned. The building was placed on fire watch and the scene was turned over to DSU police and FM4
08/07/2012 30046 2012-000605 17:56 433 COUNTRY DR Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Responded to above address for a report of a gas leak at Apt 433G. Crew from Engine investigated to find a odor of gas coming from the
stove. Gas to the stove was shut off and scene was placed under control and turned over to maintenance.
08/07/2012 30046 2012-000606 19:42 150 LAFFERTY LA False alarm or false call, other
Crews completed a walk through of the building with negative results. Units cleared and turned the scene over to the respondent.
08/07/2012 30046 2012-000607 23:36 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
DSU POLICE ADVISED THERE WAS DIRT IN THE DETECTOR AND WE WERE NOT NEEDED. UNITS CANCELLED THEIR RESPONSE.
08/08/2012 30046 2012-000608 16:31 121 S STATE ST System malfunction, other
Writer responded for report of a fire alarm . We had responded to previous address several times prior for same activation. No fire or smoke
was located and it was determined that their system was having problems.
Date: 09/26/2012 Page: 1 Time:10:25
Página 130
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
08/08/2012 30046 2012-000609 19:00 930 WHATCOAT DR Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
L1, E3 responded for report of a arching from the outlet. Crews found a slight problem however no extension was located. Power was
secured to the problem area and maintenance was notified.
08/08/2012 30046 2012-000610 19:48 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other
Writer responded to above , Warren Franklin building. DSU PD advised it was under control and same detector as before located on the third
floor.
08/08/2012 30046 2012-000611 22:45 1450 FORREST AVE Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill
Writer responded for approx 10-12 gallons of gasoline spilled. Spill was contained using stay dry. DNREC was notified and advised that the
business was able to reopen and just to keep closed the pumps where the spill was , until it was able to be cleaned.
08/09/2012 30046 2012-000612 15:29 306 ALDER RD Good intent call, other
L1, E3 responded to above for report of alarm sounding. Crews investigated same and found no problem inside the residence. Possibly due
to resident replacing a detector earlier in that day . Resident was advised to have system checked.
08/09/2012 30046 2012-000613 22:03 901 FOREST ST Malicious, mischievous false call, other
Writer responded to above for report of alarm sounding in the gym. Writer found visible alarm in the gym area , same area as prior that day .
Maintenance was notified of same and the scene was turned over to them .
08/10/2012 30046 2012-000614 09:55 725 HORSEPOND RD Vicinity alarm (incident in other location)
Call for an AFA at the above location. Call was handled by station 54. Crews investigated and found that a detector was set off from a grille
at the rear of the structure being used by construction crews. Positive pressure ventilation was used. FM4 on scene.
08/10/2012 30046 2012-000615 13:12 1200 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Dispatched to above address for a AFA. Upon arrival found the alarm panel in trouble. Upon further investigation the water flow alarm had
went off.Related they get the system checked and that they would be on fire watch .
08/10/2012 30046 2012-000616 19:02 212 N GOVERNORS AVE Building fire
Dispatched to above address for a house fire. Upon arrival in the command car, found a 2 1/2 story, single family residence with smoke
showing from division 2 and 3. Dover PD make forcible entry into the residence. Also noticed that there was a broken window in the fire
room on division 2.
Had E2 take the hydrant at N Governors Ave and Fulton St. and set up on side A of the structure. Had E2 crew pull a 1 3/4 line to attack the
fire.
Had E3 and L1 pull into the parking lot on side B of the structure. E3 crew assisted in search and L1 crew set the main to the roof.
Had E2 Officer call out and advise that a fire fighter was injured. He was turned over to Amb 63 and transported to KGHED
Interior crews extinguished the fire and cleared the structure. Fire was placed under control at 19:23hrs. Fire Scene turned over to Dover
FM1
08/11/2012 30046 2012-000617 12:09 1710 N DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other
Smoke detector activation from smoking in the restroom
08/11/2012 30046 2012-000618 14:56 SR1 SB /EXIT 98 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries.
Rollover MVC on SR1. No patients upon arrival.
08/11/2012 30046 2012-000619 18:41 909 N DUPONT HWY Motor vehicle accident with injuries
DOVERFIRE AND KCEMS DISPATCHED TO A REPORTED 5 VEHICLE MVC WITH ENTRAPMENT. DOVER 16 UPON ARRIVAL CONFIRMED
ENTRAPMENT AND ESTABLISHED DUPONT HIGHWAY COMMAND. DOVER E2 ARRIVED FIRST ON SCENE, STABILZED VEHICLE AND
PREFORMED A DOOR POP ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR. PATIENT WAS BOARDED AND COLLARED AND TRANSPORTED BY
A53. 3 PATIENTS IN 3 OTHER VEHICLES WERE TRANSPORTED BY A/B 63.
UNITS RESPONDING ENGINE2 RESCUE1 BRUSH 9 A&B 63 A 53 KM5 AND KM7 DOVER PD
08/11/2012 30046 2012-000620 22:46 300 HIAWATHA LANE Cooking fire, confined to container
Responded to the above address for a burning odor coming from Apt. 335. After a complete walk through of the building it was conformed
that it was unattended cooking in Apt. 325. Scene was placed under control and all units returned.
08/12/2012 30046 2012-000621 14:30 800 N STATE ST Outside rubbish fire, other
Juveniles in the park lighting pine cones and pine needles on fire.
08/12/2012 30046 2012-000622 16:09 SCARBOROUGH RD Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire
Responded to the above location for a grass fire. Engine 3 arrived on location North bound St Rte 1 just north of the toll plaza with 30 by 10
area of grass on fire. Fire was quickly extinguished by Engine 3 and brush 9. Scene was placed under control and all units returned.
08/13/2012 30046 2012-000623 00:47 1572 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
Workers in the building set off the system.
08/15/2012 30046 2012-000624 08:12 1137 S STATE ST False alarm or false call, other
Alarm company failed to report they were testing the system.
08/15/2012 30046 2012-000625 08:59 901 FOREST ST False alarm or false call, other
Alarm company failed to report they were testing the system.
08/15/2012 30046 2012-000626 10:03 102 W WATER ST Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator
L1, R1 responded to above for report of subject trapped in the elevator at the above location. Subject was removed from the elevator and it
was turned over to maintenance. Was placed out of service. Victim did not need medical attention.
08/15/2012 30046 2012-000627 11:37 526 FULTON ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Crews arrived on scene to find Chesapeake utilities investigating a gas leak. They advised they had everything under control and we were
not needed.
08/17/2012 30046 2012-000628 04:37 204 BAY TREE RD B Malicious, mischievous false call, other
Date: 09/26/2012 Page: 2 Time:10:25
Página 131
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
PULL STATION 1-6
08/17/2012 30046 2012-000629 06:51 321 CHARRING CROSS DR Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill
Call for a gasoline leak. Crews arrived on scene to find a leak coming from a car in the garage at the above address. Stay dry was put
down. Ventilated the residence as well as the neighboring residence.
An orange Dotson, New York CYM 3495
08/17/2012 30046 2012-000630 09:37 506 S state st Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Call for a zone 1 smoke detector activation. Crews investigated and found subjects cleaning with a leaf blower. Dust set the detector off.
08/17/2012 30046 2012-000631 10:16 1365 N DUPONT HWY 3054 Bomb scare - no bomb
FM1 responded with DPD to a reported bomb threat at Carmike.
08/18/2012 30046 2012-000632 04:04 24 THE GREEN False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an alarm activation. Crews located a faulty detector in the rear of the business. Scene
turned over to building maintenance.
08/19/2012 30046 2012-000633 04:24 401 FEDERAL ST Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an alarm activation. On arrival, crews located a battery rack which had overheated
and caused a light haze on the third floor. Crews secured the power and building maintenance responded. Crews set up positive pressure
to remove the smoke. FM 2 responded to the scene and the scene was turned over to him. No further action taken.
08/19/2012 30046 2012-000634 04:44 706 WILLIAM ST False alarm or false call, other
Dover 15 responded to the above location in reference to an alarm activatioin. Writer checked the building with the respondent and met with
negative results. No further action taken.
08/19/2012 30046 2012-000635 11:39 655 N DUPONT HWY Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke
Writer responded to above for an alarm activation that was cancelled prior to FD dispatch. It was found to be a cleaning agent that caused a
fog in room 122. Turned over to maintenance
08/19/2012 30046 2012-000636 18:18 36 COURTSIDE DR A Good intent call, other
Call for a subject using a grill on the balcony (apartment A31). Dover 22 (Hall) responded to advise the subject of proper procedures.
Subject was cleaning his grill.
08/20/2012 30046 2012-000637 19:44 656 N DUPONT HWY Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle
DFD responded to Rt 13 and Lepores Dr for a reported vehicle crash with entrapment. On arrival, I located a two vehicle crash which
involved a State FM unit, which had rolled several times but came to rest on it's wheels. The operator of the FM unit was still inside the
vehicle and unable to remove himself from same. Crews placed several cutters into service and removed the roof. After this, EMS provided
medical to the operator and transported same to Bayhealth for treatment. The operator of the second vehicle involved was outside the
vehicle prior to fire department's arrival. No further action taken.
08/21/2012 30046 2012-000638 13:18 1074 S STATE ST False alarm or false call, other
Malfunctioning alarm that was reset prior to our arrival.
08/21/2012 30046 2012-000639 13:56 128 N GOVERNORS AVE Smoke or odor removal
E2 responded to the above address in reference to a dumpster fire. On arrival crews filled the dumpster with water and departed.
08/21/2012 30046 2012-000640 15:10 744 RIVER RD False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an alarm activation. Crews checked the building and met with negative results.
08/22/2012 30046 2012-000641 08:17 1200 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route
DSU called back and advised they were testing the alarm. No response made.
08/22/2012 30046 2012-000642 08:25 1101 S DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional
On arrival owner advised she had burnt eggs on the stove. All units cleared.
08/22/2012 30046 2012-000643 14:24 67 GREENTREE DR False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an alarm activation. Crews checked the building and met with negative results.
08/22/2012 30046 2012-000644 20:05 319 BILLY MITCHELL LN False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an alarm activation. Crews checked the building and met with negative results. No
further action taken.
08/23/2012 30046 2012-000645 15:05 527 S STATE ST Trapped by power lines
E2 responded to above for report of MVC where a vehicle struck the pole and was now trapped inside the vehicle due to power lines on
top of vehicle. E2 arrived and Comcast advised it was just a cable line . Victim was removed from vehicle with no injuries. E2 assisted with
removing pole from roadway . Scene was turned over to Dover PD and Comcast.
08/23/2012 30046 2012-000646 16:07 21 HITCHING POST DRIVE Special outside fire, other
Writer and L1 responded for report of a deck on fire by the pool and playground area. Fire was reported to be out, crews from L1 confirmed
same and damage was minimal . Scene was turned over to FM-2 and FM-4
08/23/2012 30046 2012-000647 18:48 227 CECIL ST Rescue, EMS incident, other
Responded to the above address to assist A-63 with a child who leg was caught in spokes of bicycle..We were able to cut the spokes
away from the child's leg and free her leg. Scene was placed under control and A-63 transported minor to KGH.
08/24/2012 30046 2012-000648 09:54 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
Crew completed a walk through and found a malfunctioning smoke detector.
08/25/2012 30046 2012-000649 00:02 400 N DUPONT HWY F Malicious, mischievous false call, other
Building F fire alarm . Was checked by writer . Nothing found turned over to Management.
08/25/2012 30046 2012-000650 00:22 123 N DUPONT HWY Authorized controlled burning
Subjects having a controlled fire in a pit.
Date: 09/26/2012 Page: 3 Time:10:25
Página 132
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
08/25/2012 30046 2012-000651 01:58 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other
First Floor smoke detector. Unk reason why. Scene turned over to DSU PD. Widener Towers
08/25/2012 30046 2012-000652 06:05 65 CARVER RD System malfunction, other
Crews checked the school and found no problems. Detector was activated in Hallway area. Scene turned over to maintenance.
08/25/2012 30046 2012-000653 20:20 166 RODRIC TERR Smoke or odor removal
Responded to the above address for a unknown odor. Did a complete walk through of the house and basement with negative results with
gas meter. Advised the home owner I could smell oil from the furnace and they needed to contact the oil company to come out and service.
Also if they had somewhere to stay for the night until the furnace was serviced. Scene was placed under control and i returned.
08/26/2012 30046 2012-000654 03:58 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 8 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Responded to the above address for a AFA. Crews from Engine 3 and Engine 2 investigated to find a smoke detector activation 3rd floor in
front of Apt 34. Scene was placed under control and all units returned.
08/26/2012 30046 2012-000655 04:31 1080 SILVER LAKE BLVD Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Responded to the above address for a AFA. Crews from Engine 3 and Engine investigated to find a smoke detector activation by the front
desk. Scene was placed under control all units returned.
08/26/2012 30046 2012-000656 05:00 1080 SILVER LAKE BLVD Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Responded to the above address for a AFA for the second time that night. Smoke detector activation do to malfunction. Building was placed
on fire watch and scene was placed under control.
08/26/2012 30046 2012-000657 11:30 655 N DUPONT HWY Sprinkler activation due to malfunction
Water system activation. Crews walked building with negative results
08/26/2012 30046 2012-000658 13:41 2035 S dupont hwy Extrication, rescue, other
Assisted Station 41 with removal of an injured subject. Patient was removed from second floor of her residence with assistance from Dover
L2 and KC Special Ops
08/26/2012 30046 2012-000659 14:37 104 BURNING TREE RD Building or structure weakened or collapsed
Dispatched to investigate possible structural damage to a residence. The home was believed to have been struck by a vehicle sometime
Friday night and Saturday morning (0824/12 and 08/25/12). The homeowner remembers hearing a thud in the middle of the night but didn't
think anything else of it and went back to bed. Today, while doing lawn work, he noticed car tracks in the grass that led up to a bush then
the house. Upon arrival, inspected the outside of the house. Found a small, what appeared to be a superficial crack that went from the
bottom of the siding, downward approx 1'. No other damage was noted outside. Investigated the basement are and found no visible
damage. All utilities were operation and did not appear to have any damage. The homeowner was asked if he wanted the building inspector
to respond and we both agreed it was not necessary. Cleared the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 08/26/2012 15:49:20
08/26/2012 30046 2012-000660 14:47 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 8 System malfunction, other
Dispatched to an AFA at the above location. While enroute, dispatch advised that maint was on scene and had reset the system. Single
engine response continued into the scene. Upon arrival, was met by the maint person who related he had a faulty detector. He was unsure
which detector was malfunctioning. When questioned, he was not able to inform me which zone or detector the alarm box was showing as
faulty. The maint man was advised of the proper procedures in incident such as this. He was informed the building was being placed on fire
watch and explained to him what that meant. He fully understood and related that he was calling the alarm maint people as soon as we left.
Cleared the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 08/26/2012 15:39:58
08/26/2012 30046 2012-000661 18:14 1036 S BRADFORD ST Good intent call, other
DFD responded to the above address in reference to a possible house fire. On arrival, investigation revealed the occupant of the residence
was grilling on the screeened in back porch. No action taken.
08/27/2012 30046 2012-000662 09:34 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Warren Franklin Hall smoke detector activation
08/27/2012 30046 2012-000663 09:45 1200 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Admin building alarm system activation.
08/27/2012 30046 2012-000664 12:45 800 N STATE ST Malicious, mischievous false call, other
Pull station activation at the front door. Employees did not see who activated station.
08/27/2012 30046 2012-000665 13:20 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
System activation due to malfuntion. FM placed entire complex on fire watch
08/27/2012 30046 2012-000666 15:40 1492 N LITTLE CREEK RD 2 Oil or other combustible liquid spill
On arrival found a residential fuel tank over turned leaking fuel crew contained the spill and the scene was turned over to DNREC for clean
up.
08/27/2012 30046 2012-000667 18:51 67 ANN AVE Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Call for a gas leak outside of the structure at the gas main. R.P. could hear and smell gas. Upon arrival crews found that a subject had
accidentally cut the gas line while trimming a bush. Crews shut the gas off at the meter. Chesapeake was notified and was making a
response.
Owner: C. Grimm
08/28/2012 30046 2012-000668 02:05 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other
Call from Advantech operator 75669 for a zone 2 fire alarm activation at Warren Franklin. DSU was on fire watch. Contacted security to
advise we were not responding due to fire watch. If the FD was needed they were to call us directly.
Date: 09/26/2012 Page: 4 Time:10:25
Página 133
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
08/28/2012 30046 2012-000669 03:59 249 SIMON CIRCLE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
System activation for unknown reason. System back to normal before FD arrival
08/28/2012 30046 2012-000670 15:14 FORREST AVE Motor vehicle accident with no injuries.
BUS MVC NO INJUIRES
08/28/2012 30046 2012-000671 22:37 400 N DUPONT HWY H Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Detector activation due to malfunction
08/30/2012 30046 2012-000672 15:13 104 GAGEN CT Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO
Dispatched to a CO activation via an alarm company. Just prior to responding, the alarm company called back and related the alarm was set
off by construction workers. Dover 18 reduced the assignment to the command car and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, was met by
the construction workers who related they had removed the detector because they were told it was de-powered. No CO activation. Cleared
the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 08/30/2012 15:42:19
08/30/2012 30046 2012-000673 22:35 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other
DFD received an alarm activation for Warren Franklin Buliding. Dover dispatch was advised to contact security and they made a response.
DSU security located a dirty smoke detector in room 832. No action taken, no response.
08/31/2012 30046 2012-000674 10:21 7 SENATOR AVE Hazardous condition, other
Dover 22 responded to the above address in reference to a CO detector activation. The residence was checked and met with negative
results.
08/31/2012 30046 2012-000675 19:52 125 SPRINGFIELD WAY False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above location for an alarm activation. Crews checked the residence and met with negative results.
08/31/2012 30046 2012-000676 22:58 WALMART DRIVE Cover assignment, standby, moveup
DFD was dispatched to assist station 41 with an alarm activation at Walmart but was cancelled.
Total Incidents: 91
Página 134
FY 12-13 City Funded Account Balance Sheet
ACCOUNT BUDGET SPENT BALANCE
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance $ 67,000.00 $ 3,450.12 $ 63,549.88
Building Maintenace Supplies $ 1,650.00 $ - $ 1,650.00
Contractual Services $ 16,587.00 $ - $ 16,587.00
Electricity $ 51,820.00 $ 8,647.61 $ 43,172.39
Gasoline $ 19,050.00 $ - $ 19,050.00
Heating Expenses- Gas $ 20,000.00 $ 128.32 $ 19,871.68
Medical Supplies $ 700.00 $ - $ 700.00
Office Supplies $ 2,500.00 $ - $ 2,500.00
Other Equipment Repairs $ 4,000.00 $ - $ 4,000.00
Program Expenses $ 36,630.00 $ 3,075.49 $ 33,554.51
Radio Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 239.07 $ 1,760.93
Safety & Security $ 2,150.00 $ - $ 2,150.00
Small Tools $ 4,800.00 $ 105.00 $ 4,695.00
Telephone $ 13,340.00 $ 425.55 $ 12,914.45
Training & Travel $ 8,815.00 $ 585.00 $ 8,230.00
Uniforms & Firefighting Gear $ 27,100.00 $ 43.49 $ 27,056.51
Water/ Sewer $ 3,150.00 $ 174.53 $ 2,975.47
Balance as of: 08/31/12
Página 135
12:37 PM Robbins Hose Company # 1, Inc.
09/23/12
Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
August 2012
Type Date Num Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
Check 08/04/2012 697 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2541MOP City Fund Account 1,533.52 1,533.52
Check 08/04/2012 697 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2542MOP City Fund Account 46.75 1,580.27
Check 08/04/2012 697 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2567MOP City Fund Account 120.00 1,700.27
Check 08/04/2012 697 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2567MOP City Fund Account 891.36 2,591.63
Check 08/04/2012 698 Ben Smetana Plug for Engine 3 City Fund Account 16.60 2,608.23
Check 08/04/2012 699 Carl King Tire Company Invoice # 317138 City Fund Account 105.00 2,713.23
Check 08/04/2012 703 Delaware Tire Invoice # 213925- Oil Change Command Vehicle City Fund Account 38.55 2,751.78
Check 08/04/2012 704 Delaware Fire & Safety Equipment Co. Ticket # 6762 City Fund Account 35.00 2,786.78
Check 08/14/2012 710 Delaware Tire Invoice # 214365- Brush 9 Tire City Fund Account 20.00 2,806.78
Check 08/14/2012 711 DP Fire Invoice # 154590 City Fund Account 240.00 3,046.78
Check 08/14/2012 711 DP Fire Invoice # 154679 City Fund Account 257.05 3,303.83
Check 08/25/2012 713 Airpower International Parts for Station 1 Cascade System City Fund Account 85.80 3,389.63
Check 08/25/2012 717 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice # 056494088- Truck Cleaning Supplies City Fund Account 26.70 3,416.33
Check 08/26/2012 719 M&T Bank Sanzo Specialties- Knox Box for Ladder 1 City Fund Account 33.79 3,450.12
Total Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance 3,450.12 3,450.12
Electricity
Check 08/04/2012 702 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44343-32052 City Fund Account 3,657.73 3,657.73
Check 08/14/2012 709 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44343-32052 City Fund Account 4,018.06 7,675.79
Check 08/25/2012 714 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44255-31966 City Fund Account 971.82 8,647.61
Total Electricity 8,647.61 8,647.61
Heating Expenses- Gas
Check 08/04/2012 700 Chesapeake Utilities Station 2- 06/26 to 07/26 City Fund Account 60.56 60.56
Check 08/14/2012 708 Chesapeake Utilities Station 1 from 07/05 to 08/03 City Fund Account 67.76 128.32
Total Heating Expenses- Gas 128.32 128.32
Program Expenses
Check 08/25/2012 716 ESI Equipment, Inc. Resuce Tool Service Agreement City Fund Account 2,022.00 2,022.00
Check 08/25/2012 718 Magnum Burger King Siren Repair- City Fund Account 1,053.49 3,075.49
Total Program Expenses 3,075.49 3,075.49
Radio Repairs
Check 08/04/2012 705 Delaware Division of Communications Invoice # 127140- Car 16 repairs City Fund Account 239.07 239.07
Total Radio Repairs 239.07 239.07
Small Tolls
Check 08/25/2012 715 DP Fire K1200 Saw Repair City Fund Account 105.00 105.00
Total Small Tolls 105.00 105.00
Telephone
Check 08/04/2012 701 Chief Technologies, LLC Invoice # 703 City Fund Account 342.00 342.00
Check 08/04/2012 706 Verizon Wireless Wireless Charges- 06/21 to 07/20 City Fund Account 83.55 425.55
Total Telephone 425.55 425.55
Training & Travel Expenses
Check 08/14/2012 712 DVFA-2011 EMS Conference David Carey-Chris Jacobs and Mike O'Connor Jr. City Fund Account 585.00 585.00
Total Training & Travel Expenses 585.00 585.00
Uniforms
Check 08/04/2012 707 Witmer Public Safety Invoice # 1415872- Radio Strap City Fund Account 43.49 43.49
Total Uniforms 43.49 43.49
Water/Sewer
Check 08/14/2012 709 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44345-32054 City Fund Account 106.25 106.25
Check 08/14/2012 709 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44341-32050 City Fund Account 11.54 117.79
Check 08/25/2012 714 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44253-31964 City Fund Account 56.74 174.53
Total Water/Sewer 174.53 174.53
Total Expense 16,874.18 16,874.18
Net Ordinary Income -16,874.18 -16,874.18
Net Income -16,874.18 -16,874.18
Page 1 of 1
Página 136
Monthly Report
August 2012
Economic Development Office
Página 137
2012_8 Monthly Report – Economic Development Office
Conference call with Alan Perry from Montchanin Group, update on tenants in the SunRoc
Building and possible expansion of ILC in the SunRoc Building
Worked on lease information for the potential EPC for the Calpine project, provided lease
information costs and terms on Lot 6 at the Garrison Tract
Jeff Stone (DEDO), Jim Waddington (County ED Director), Mayor Carey and I met to discuss next
steps with Mazzetta and potential for offering them a lot at the Garrison Tract
Met with Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee and updated the
Committee on Benchmarks for the Economic Development Office and provided a report on job
growth over the last year at the largest employers in Dover
Teleconference with Rob Stenta of Pettinaro, to discuss their concerns with the vacant building
fees they’ve been assessed at the Blue Hen Corporate Center. He followed up with a letter
outlining potential future tenants at the Blue Hen Corporate Center and requesting the City to
waive the vacant building fee at those locations. The information was forwarded to the City
Planner and the Mayor.
Two teleconferences with the new owner of former Golden Corral property to introduce
Economic Development office and offer assistance in moving forward
Met with Bob Ruggio to discuss potential Economic Development coalitions with his company in
the Dover area and to update him on the Garrison Tract infrastructure improvements and the
Calpine project
Mayor and I met with new Plant Manager and Human Resources Director at Proctor & Gamble
to welcome him to Dover and to offer assistance in any future growth initiatives that P&G might
have in Dover. Also provided an update on the utility savings that they received in FY2012 and
the savings they can anticipate in FY2013
Met with Joe Miller, a central Delaware and Cambridge, Ontario manufacturer of custom PVC
and rigid foam products on how to market their products in Delaware. Agreed to assist through
a referral basis
Participated in the Economic Development Roundtable at the Kent County Administration
Building hosted by the Greater Dover Committee. Gave an overview of the Economic
Development initiatives within the City of Dover and Gregg Moore gave an overview of the DDP
initiatives
Had follow-up meeting with NCALL and other partners with reference to the Wells Fargo
Planning Grant provided the grant writer with the Neighborhood Plan that was the result of the
September 2010 Charrette
Assisted Calpine in their request for electrical engineering data for the transmission lines and
the interconnection to the Cartanza substation
Two teleconferences with Harvey Blonder in reference to old Biter and Cullen carwash on Route
13. Discussed his concerns with the planning office in reference to the sign issues and suggested
he contract with the sign contractor in Dover and submit a proposal to the planning office which
he has done
Página 138
Attended the Planning Commission meeting with Calpine in which the Planning Commission
approved the performance standards which Calpine had submitted to the City of Dover
Teleconference with George Dobbins to discuss his concerns about impact fees for the
relocation of his fitness center to Enterprise Park
Teleconference with Stu Widom from Calpine to determine the talking points for the Mayor and
City Manager at the Air Permitting meeting at DNREC on Wednesday, August 8th
Teleconference with Jeff Stone from DEDO in reference to ILC Dover’s search for expansion
facility
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 8.1% - U.S. Rate
8.0 % - DE Rate 6.8 % - DE Rate 6.9% - DE Rate
9.9% - City of Dover Rate 8.6% - City of Dover Rate 8.6% - City of Dover Rate
June 2011 – Actual June 2012 – Actual August 2012 – 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 6 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 3 Contacts YTD
Página 139
2012_8 DDP Monthly Update
Met with Jonathan Street to discuss the North Street Project Implementation and status of the
communication cable relocation.
Conferenced with Val DeRocili on expanded Brownfield Cleanup at the Old Capital Scrap site,
discussed the need for additional monitoring at the southern site and also the need for the
vapor barrier for Inner City Cultural League’s building
Met Brightfields at 680 Forest Street to review the remediation plans for the vacant property
between the 680 building and the warehouse
Made arrangements to have gas delivered to 22-24 W Loockerman Street with Chesapeake
Utilities
Signed lease agreements between the Downtown Dover Partnership, the Delaware Housing
Authority, and the Von Croy Group
Did radio interview with Clear Channel updating Economic Development strategies in downtown
and First Friday initiatives
Met with Joe Zilcosky from DEDO to discuss Frankfurt Bakery’s financial needs
Secured bids for roofing repairs at 22-24 W Loockerman Street
Approved Windstream fiber optic relocation contract for North Street
Met at 680 Forest Street with Brightfields and an engineer from McCrone and approved the
survey for the potential parking area behind 680 and the engineering survey for the Brownfield
remediation
Teleconference with Brian DiSabatino with regard to the purchase agreement for the Acme site
and in particular the length of time requested by EDIS for the extension of their due diligence
period. Agreed to refund EDIS’ original deposit.
Met with George Zhang from Verizon and their subcontractor in reference to a damaged conduit
which would house the permanent electric service going to 22-24 W Loockerman Street.
Subcontractor agreed to dig up the conduit and repair it at their expense.
Continued work with Kent County Entrepreneurship Consortium regarding the Summit to be
held on September 25, 2012
o Recruited two downtown merchants to be part of a panel discussion on small business
success stories– Maxine Lewis from Maxine’s Fashions, and Edmound Usefkhanian from
Simaron’s Steak & Sub
o Assisted Kent County Consortium in creating a membership application
Finalized content and layout for the DDP 2012 Annual Report
Prepared update on vacant buildings
Presented the Pop-Up Program sponsored by DEDO to downtown property owners with vacant
retail space
Completed first phase of installing new panels in the Bradford Street Kiosk
Worked with Jarvis Savage on planning 4th Annual Dover Urban Music Festival & Block Party
Worked with Wesley College on final logistics for student clean-up project on August 11th
Annual Downtown Dover Beach Party during August First Friday
Página 140
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of City Council
FROM: Traci A. McDowell, City Clerk
DATE: October 8, 2012
SUBJECT: Special Election - Vacancy in 4th District Council Position
(Term to Expire May 11, 2015)
In accordance with Section 13 of the City Charter, a Special Election must be held to fill the vacancy
created by the death of Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell since the vacancy is in excess of six (6)
months in duration. This position is for a Fourth (4th) District Council seat with a term that expires
May 11, 2015.
The following dates are submitted for your approval relative to the Special Election:
Date of Election - Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The earliest the election can be held is November 6, 2012 and the latest it can be held
is December 5, 2012.
Filing Petitions - October 9, 2012 through October 31, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
This time frame allows three (3) weeks for filing of petitions and almost four (4)
weeks for campaigning and absentee voting.
Voter Registration Close - November 9, 2012
Voter registration (for the Special Election) shall close on November 9, 2012 and
reopen on January 1, 2012. The State will continue to accept voter registration
applications during this time.
Oath of Office - Regular City Council Meeting of December 10, 2012
December 6, 2012 is the soonest that the Oath of Office can be administered.
The above schedule is only a suggestion for Council consideration, but official action by Council is
necessary.
I have contacted the Elk's Lodge and they have tentatively reserved their facility as the polling place
for the Special Election. Newspaper notices for the filing petition dates will be prepared so that we
can advertise immediately following the Council Meeting (upon Council approval of the dates).
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.
/tm
S:\CAFS\ELECTION RELATED\10-08-2012 Scheduling Special Election Memo to Council.wpd