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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
AGENDA
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OPEN FORUM - 15 Minutes Prior to Official Meeting (6:15 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 - Elder Ellis B. Louden
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Christiansen
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial 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.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. 50 Year Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2. Regular City Council Meeting of June 27, 2022
COMMITTEE REPORTS
3. Council Committee of the Whole Report June 28, 2022
Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
4. Request for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision - General
Requirements and Design Standards, Section A - Streets (Right-of-Way known as
Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue) - Waiver of Requirements for the Reduction
of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in Maximum Length of a
Dead-End Street (Cul-de-Sac), and the Elimination of Sidewalk on One Side of a
Public Street associated with a Site Development Plan for the improvements to the
rights-of-way of Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue to allow for further
development of the properties that these streets will give access. (Dawn Melson-
Williams, Interim City Planner)
(Committee recommendation: defer Item #1 on the Safety, Advisory, and
Transportation Committee Request for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article
VI - Subdivision - General Requirements and Design Standards, Section A - Streets
(Right-of-Way known as Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue) - Waiver of
Requirements for the Reduction of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase
in Maximum Length of a Dead-End Street (Cul-de-Sac), and the Elimination of
Sidewalk on One Side of a Public Street associated with a Site Development Plan for
the improvements to the rights-of-way of Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue to
allow for further development of the properties that these streets will give access
(Dawn Melson-Williams, Interim City Planner) until the July 26, 2022, Safety,
Advisory, and Transportation Committee Meeting)
5. Update on School Safety (Chief Thomas Johnson Dover Police Department, Master
Corporal Brian Gedney, Dover Police Department, and Dr. Vilicia Cade,
Superintendent of Capital School District)
(Informational - Committee Action Not Required)
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Utility Committee
6. Evaluation of Bids – Water Street Stormwater Feasibility Study (Jason Lyon,
Director of Water Wastewater)
(Committee recommendation: recommend awarding the contract to Century
Engineering, LLC, for the City of Dover, Water Street Stormwater Feasibility Project
in the amount of $22,500)
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
7. Authorize a Compensation Study of all City of Dover Employees (Dave Hugg, City
Manager)
(Committee recommendation: approval of the City Manager to conduct a wage equity
study of all City of Dover employees,)
8. Ordinance #2022-07 - Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article II. - City
Council, Section 2-201 Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other
elected or appointed officials (Council President Sudler and Councilman Anderson)
(Committee recommendation: approval of the ordinance to be retroactive July 1, 2022,
and to send to the Regular Council meeting of July 11, 2022, for First Reading,
contingent on HB-456 – An Act to amend the Charter of the City of Dover, being
passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor John Carney)
9. Discussion of Council Priorities (Councilman David Anderson)
(Committee Action Not Required)
MONTHLY REPORTS - MAY 2022
10. City Assessor's Report
11. City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
12. City Manager’s Report
13. City Planner's Report
14. Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report
15. Fire Chief's Report
16. Police Chief's Report
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ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCES
FIRST READING - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. Final action by
Council will take place during the Second Reading on JULY 26, 2022. The ordinance is available at
the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under
"Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
17. Ordinance #2022-07 - Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article II. - City Council,
Section 2-201 Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or
appointed officials
CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO
29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION
OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE
TIME OF THE MEETING
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Item #1.
EMPLOYER SUPPORT of the GUARD and RESERVE
PRESENTS THIS
ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
TO
The City of Dover
PRESENTED ON BEHALF OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NATIONAL
GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES, FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND CONTINUING
SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL DEFENSE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF
EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE THE GUARD AND RESERVE
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Item #2.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular City Council Meeting was held on June 27, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. with Council President
Sudler presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil,
Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Hare. Mrs. Arndt was absent.
Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Mr. Hugg, Mrs. Melson-Williams,
Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 6:15 p.m., prior to the commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Sudler declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mark Hall, 135 Continental Drive, Dover DE 19901, spoke to Council about Dover Police
Department Dispatcher concerns.
Kay Sass, 80 Nixon Lane, Dover DE 19901, presented the members of City Council with an enlarged
version of the World Wordle that was given to each member of City Council during the Council
Workshop.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Elder Ellis Louden.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Hare
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried.
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial 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.
Mr. Neil stated that the minutes from the June 14, 2022, Council Committee of the Whole meeting
were edited removing the remarks he made regarding traffic. He asked that the comments be
included in the original minutes as well as in the minutes of June 27, 2022.
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - CHARLES GUERIN
The City Clerk read the following Certification of Recognition into the record:
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION AND CONGRATULATIONS
presented to
CHARLES A. GUERIN
Mr. Charles Guerin started with the Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover in 2015. During his
tenure with the Museum, he expanded the professional staff from four to ten which allowed for a
vigorous exhibition program. Mr. Guerin also negotiated with the State of Delaware for the
acquisition of the Kirk and Short building. Mr. Guerin led the Bigg's Museum to achieve
accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), making the museum one of the 1,084
out of 33,000 museums to receive the accreditation. Mr. Guerin's dedication has led to the Biggs
Museum providing larger public spaces that embrace our diverse community and region. The City
of Dover extends sincere appreciation for your public service.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2022
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 23, 2022, were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2022
The Minutes of the Special of June 22, 2022, were unanimously approved by motion of Mr.
Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on June 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with
Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson,
Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and
Mr. Hare. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their
committee meetings were Mr. Tholstrup and Mr. Lewis (Parks,
Recreation, and Community Enhancement) Mr. Contant, and Mr. Shevock
(Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Dr. Jackson-Short and Mr. Shelton
(Utility) were absent.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha and
unanimously carried.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with
Chairwoman Arndt presiding.
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Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and
unanimously carried.
Review of Active Recreation Area Plan - Dover Apartments on Leipsic Road
(Planning Reference #S- 22-09) (Dawn Melson- Williams, Interim City Planner)
Mrs. Dawn- Melson Williams, Interim City Planner, and K. James Taylor, Jr.,
Engineer, Verdantas, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the review
of the Active Recreation Plan.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Taylor stated the property was located on Leipsic Road
across from the Home Depot. Mr. Neil request attention be paid to the effect on the
traffic the apartment complex will have on the rural road of Leipsic, Persimmon Tree
Lane, Route 9, and particularly the Traffic chaos during NASCAR and Firefly, when
access is blocked off from those roads to Route 13. Mr. Neil explained as someone
who lives through that traffic nightmare, that in planning for these 216 apartments
they must consider the roads and traffic patterns that will be strained under normal
conditions and become a critical nightmare for area residents, including the
apartment tenants, and event attendees during these two major Dover events each
year. Mr. Neil requested the Planning Department to bring it to the attention of the
Planning Commission and wants to see the results when it comes before the Council
for final approval.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Taylor stated they are currently going through the
Traffic Impact Study (TIS) process with DelDOT. Mr. Taylor stated the only
intersection that was identified for them to study was the intersection of 13 and
Leipsic Road, because most of the traffic, is not going to go right down Leipsic Road
towards Persimmon Tree Lane. Most traffic will be going left towards Route 13.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Taylor explained the recreation facilities are specifically
for the residents of the apartments. Therefore, in design and planning, the recreation
amenities are located at the back of the property. Mr. Taylor further explained that
the shared use path going around the outside property is to encourage spectators and
participants of NASCAR and Firefly to walk around the property and not through.
Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that a car wash station is the
first time it has been offered as an amenity in new construction. Mrs.
Melson-Williams stated she would be looking at the code to see if the car wash
station could be counted as a recreational amenity. Mrs. Melson- Williams also
mentioned, that if the car wash station does not count as a recreational amenity it will
not affect the square footage by much because it is the size of a large parking space.
Responding to Mr. Anderson Mr. Joe Dopsovic, Metropolitan Companies, explained
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the dog park will include waste stations, four benches, grass, and a dog wash station
that is connected to the clubhouse. Mr. Dopsovic stated the properties will be
maintained by the owners.
Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Dopsovic explained that the dog park will be for
residents only.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend acceptance of Review of Active Recreation Area
Plan - Dover Apartments on Leipsic Road (Planning Reference #S-22-09), as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and
unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation,
seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mayor and Council Reports:
Council President Sudler
• Mr. Sudler attended the Dover Police Department’s Graduation on May 28,
2022.
• Mr. Sudler attended a reflection and tribute regarding those individuals who
lost family members to COVID – 19 on May 31, 2022, at Dover High School.
• Mr. Sudler called the City Manager, Tina Bradbury, Councilman Anderson,
and Representative Bennett to set up a meeting for June 9, 2022, with
Delaware State University. At this meeting, the attendees brain stormed ways
to improve downtown and collectively go after federal funding. Mr. Sudler
stated they also discussed mortgage assistance incentives, grants, housing
graduates, and incentives for senior DSU administrators to buy downtown.
Mr. Sudler stated they discussed water and pipes in Dover. In the meeting,
they further discussed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and using
DSU’s EPA-certified lab to test the water and pursue federal funding.
• Mr. Sudler attended the dedication of Safe Haven Parks on June 8, 2022.
• Mr. Sudler attended a zoom meeting with Dr. Michelle Taylor and
Councilman Rocha of United Way to discuss transformational leadership
training, criteria for a new culture, installing governing workforce, and
providing customer service to consumers.
• Mr. Sudler grilled for a faith-based organization in downtown Dover on June
11, 2022.
• Mr. Sudler also attended the Dover Fire Department’s Banquet.
First District
Dr. Pillsbury stated she attended a fire department event on May 18, 2022, and the
Dover Air Force Base Air Show on May 21, 2022. Dr. Pillsbury stated she also
attended events throughout the City on May 30, 2022, for Memorial Day.
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Dr. Pillsbury stated she received a complaint from a resident on Pebble Valley Road
regarding a business being run out of a residential home and referred it to
the Code Enforcement Supervisor.
Mr. Rocha stated he attended Mallard Pond with Sharon Duca, Assistant City
Manager, Robin Eaton, Parks, and Recreation Director, and Joshua Barth, Public
Works Department to look at the vegetation. Mr. Rocha explained they had received
a complaint about vegetation impacting the view of the residents. Mr. Rocha stated
he saw the vegetation is overgrowing however, it was recommended not to remove
the vegetation because it helps the pond with algae and stormwater runoff. Mr. Rocha
also noted the pond is near a park and children are in that area and if the vegetation
is removed, they would need to secure the pond.
Mr. Rocha also stated the signs were going up alerting truck drivers to not drive on
Walker Road it is not a truck route.
Mr. Rocha explained he received a call regarding flowers at development entrances,
he spoke with Mr. Robin Eaton, Parks and Recreation Director who stated the city
does not have the manpower to complete this task.
Second District
Mr. Hare stated he had received a complaint regarding a business being run out of a
home in Mayfair and would give the information to Mrs. Melson-Williams.
Mr. Taylor stated he attended Dover Police Department Graduation, Downtown
Dover Partnerships Safety Committee Meeting, Dover Airforce Base Air Show, Safe
Haven Parks Event, Pride Festival, African American Festival, and Mount Zion
Church to honor a new Bishop.
Mr. Taylor expressed there were concerns in Woodbrook that the grass was being
allowed to be grown in the back and had turned into a meadow. Mr. Taylor explained
Ms. Duca was taking care of this issue. Mr. Taylor stated he received a complaint of
tractor-trailers parking along the roadway of Webbs Lane and Post Boulevard.
Third District
Mrs. Arndt stated she attended the ride in Silence on May 18th in honor of cyclists
killed or injured while riding their bicycles. Mrs. Arndt thanked Dover Police
Department for escorting the cyclists at the event. Mrs. Arndt notes she had several
constituent concerns however, none needed to be escalated to council.
Mr. Neil stated he has been working with Mr. Boggerty, Mrs. Arndt, and NCALL to
develop a renter’s rights program regarding an issue in the 300 block of Governors
Avenue. Mr. Neil stated he had been working with Kings Cliff Trailer Park and Code
Enforcement to bring the properties up to code. Mr. Neil stated he attended the
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Firefighters Night Out, Airshow, and Garrison Oak Business and Technology Park
Event.
Fourth District
Mr. Anderson stated a 4th District Town Hall will be held on June 23, 2022, at 6:00
p.m. in Council Chambers. Mr. Anderson noted, that at the neighborhood watch
meetings, summer patrols were on the minds of constituents. Mr. Anderson stated
that there is a request for a sign telling people not to block the alley or driveways in
the unit block of North New Street and driveway blocking is not being enforced even
when called in. Mr. Anderson noted bricks are missing in Loockerman Square Plaza
around 32 West Loockerman Street and on North Governor’s Avenue from the unit
block to 300. Mr. Anderson stated on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, there will be a
walk-through to look at the infrastructure in the business district. Mr. Anderson also
stated that July 23, 2022, will be an Anti-Opioid night—Stop the Triggers on New
Street by Traci Palmer Ministries. Mr. Anderson stated four new restaurants and a
couple of other businesses are on tap to open downtown this summer or in the case
of La Hacienda has. One of the businesses destroyed by the fire is reopening
Mr. Sudler stated he received a constituent complaint regarding traffic on Saulsbury
Road in front of Westminster. Mr. Sudler stated the constituent requested an
extended turn lane to reduce traffic and tickets for driving on the shoulder.
At – Large
Mr. Boggerty stated on behalf of the City Council he attended the Celebration of Life
for Bishop Nelson Lewis and along with Mayor Christiansen presented a Certificate
of Recognition. Mr. Boggerty thanked everyone who participated in the Safe Haven
Park Initiative. Mr. Boggerty stated he is working with the National Pan-Hellenic
Council (NPHC) who would like to donate benches to the city parks.
Mrs. Arndt moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned
at 6:51 p.m.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Boggerty moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and
unanimously carried.
Approval of NAES O&M Agreement for Van Sant Operations
Mr. Paul Waddell, Electric Director, reviewed the background and analysis
regarding the approval of the NAES O&M Agreement for Van Sant Operations.
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Staff recommended approving the terms of the contract between the City of Dover
and NAES.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the terms of the contract between the
City of Dover and NAES, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Sudler.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Waddell explained the lowest cost in transition
risk is the risk of moving from one company to another.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Waddell explained that EDART and EGATS are
programs that function inside PJM which is the operator.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Waddell stated that NAES has temporary staffing
that the city has used in the past for the decommissioning work that had to be
done on McKee Run Generating Station.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the terms of the contract
between the City of Dover and NAES, as recommended by staff. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation,
seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Utilities Committee meeting, hearing
no objection the meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman
Anderson presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Boggerty moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and
unanimously carried.
Presentation – Workforce Development – Jeremy McEntire, Assistant Director of
Adult Education Mr. Jeremy McEntire, Assistant Director of POLYTECH Adult
Education reviewed the presentation entitled Workforce Development and Registered
Apprenticeship.
Responding to Sudler, Mr. McEntire stated the number one complaint he gets from
employers is they get there, and they do not know how to work. Mr. McEntire
explained that is why the program has created entry-level courses to set expectations
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and teach entry-level information and skills.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. McEntire stated the bus runs to the Woodside
location, but it is not easy, it includes multiple bus exchanges, and does not run at
night. Mr. McEntire has stated that he and other staff have given students a ride or
some even walk. Mr. McEntire explained he has reached out to Dr. Cade, Capital
School District Superintendent to partner with local businesses to try and get
apprenticeships close to home. Mr. McEntire stated he has spoken with legislators,
State Agencies, and Non-Profits regarding transportation being an issue. He said he
does not know the answer but is open to all suggestions.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. McEntire stated they have started a signing day
event for POLYTECH High School students who have signed an apprenticeship
contract.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. McEntire stated they serve the homeless population
through their adult high school, GED programs, adult basic education, ESL
programs, and workforce programs.
Request for Direction to Ain in Retention of Emergency Dispatchers (Chief Thomas
Johnson, Dover Police Department, and Chief David Carey, Dover Fire Department)
Chief Johnson stated the market continues to shift, and the competition for
dispatchers has accelerated exponentially in recent weeks. Chief Johnson explained
it is an issue of resources and salaries. Chief Johnson further explained he became
aware that several of the members of his current Emergency Communications Center
had begun to immediately explore other options that were being advertised in
real-time.
Chief Johnson stated the Police Department is the beginning of Dover's success, with
their ability to provide safety and security. He is submitting to council that the glue
that holds the Police Department together, all divisions, all sections, all units, and the
first point of contact with stakeholder groups everywhere within the span of the
greater Dover area is the 911 center. Chief Johnson explained they take the calls, they
recognize situations, they communicate, and they make
the rest of the organization.
Chief Johnson stated he got down a path for a significant distance, but it had to stop
on maybe crafting a solution because it became clear that there were significant legal
and labor issues that had to be addressed. He stated the Police Department is not in
an immediate crisis if Council does not do this. Chief Johnson requested through this
informational session, that they start to come up with the framework of a plan that
will inspire not only the confidence of a group of very dedicated employees that are
in an immediate situation who have options but also at the same time, perhaps send
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that message farther and wider.
Chief Johnson stated the last three individuals that attempted to orient and onboard
the 911 communication center, all came from non-public safety backgrounds, could
not make the transition, and all resigned within 8 to 10 weeks. Chief Johnson
explained if the city is going to continue to build the communication center into a
center that can handle the growing volume in the City of Dover as currently
constructed and import the important matter of monitoring cameras to get into the
business of proactively directing police resources, to areas before trouble has a
chance to turn into felonies and injuries.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson explained there is a national shortage of
dispatchers. Chief Johnson stated in the direct competitors in Delaware, that the City
of Dover is $10,000 to $15,000 annually behind the curve on current salaries. Chief
Johnson further explained the City of Newark is paying their dispatchers $53,000 a
year with no healthcare contribution, and pension.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Chief Carey stated over the past two years, the fire
department has lost eight dispatchers, it's a revolving door. The main complaints are
lack of compensation and lack of a pension. Chief Carey further explained the fire
department just lost a very good dispatcher to Kent Center for $2 an hour more than
what our starting rate is at Dover. Chief Carey explained the Fire Department is in
a crisis they have a staff of three out of five. Chief Carey further explained fire
dispatchers are currently working 24/48s, which means they're working 24 hours on,
48 hours off.
Chief Carey stated they are working 66 hours a week, and do not get vacation unless
they can find coverage for it. Chief Carey expressed that the fire dispatchers are
dedicated employees that are there for the mission, and they need help financially and
compensation throughout some sort of a retirement program better than what they
have. Chief Carey stated this is not the first time trying to get the fire dispatcher’s pay
increased. He explained when contract negotiations were open, he asked for a gradual
increase through the union and that did not happen.
Chief Carey further explained he recently had a conversation with City Manager,
Dave Hugg about fire dispatchers’ compensation, as well as part-time dispatchers,
that are making $14 an hour that could go to another fire department and sleep all
day, not take one run, and make $16 or $18 an hour. Chief Carey stated the fire
dispatchers have not received that increase either, and it makes it very difficult to
recruit dispatchers when there's a lack of compensation on the full-time and part-time
side for us.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Chief Carey stated the last time the police department t
dispatchers were upgraded to a grade 18, which was about 15 years ago, the fire
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dispatchers weren't included. So, it's been several years since a pay increase was
received.
Mr. Neil stated he is committed to both departments being able to receive a pay
increase and hopes it would be parity. Mr. Neil stated he did not believe it is any
question it has to be paid, because having an inexperienced dispatcher in either
department could turn out to be a disaster for the city.
Chief Johnson stated the on boarding process is from the time a position is declared
open, and they make their first advertisement, hiring, on boarding, training, and to
the point where somebody working in the police department dispatch center, that is
a minimum of an 18-month journey. Chief Johnson noted it is a long lead-in window
to get somebody that'll stick and can be effective.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Chief Johnson stated his understanding of unions is that the
way the rules are set up, the entire bargaining unit would have to ratify any decision
that was made because the salary scale is incorporated by reference into the contract.
Chief Johnson explained that even the leadership of the union, could negotiate
something in good faith, but they would have to go back to the entire Dover
Organization of Employees (DOE) Union for a vote on whether they were going to
approve whatever package that the city would come up with.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg stated the city cannot go in and make a unilateral
decision to affect one class of employees that are covered by the union. Mr. Hugg
stated the city does have a significant financial issue in terms of timing and amounts,
that must be considered as a part of the process.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that the closing balance of a fiscal
year becomes the opening balance of the next fiscal year. That balance is subject to
things like the 8% rule that must be set aside for reserves, and council was reluctant
to make a change there. In the last set of discussions with the budget for next year,
I would also remind council that you added additional positions that were not
budgeted in the city manager’s proposal. Mr. Hugg explained a budget is constantly
in flux, and as it gets to the end of a budget year, final bills, balances, and sometimes
there are additional revenues. Mr. Hugg stated it is easier to deal with the financial
impact if it is spread out over two periods, four periods, or monthly.
Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Chief Carey stated it takes six to eight weeks to train
a fire dispatcher.
Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Chief Carey stated merging both departments would be
detrimental to the Fire Department. Chief Carey explained the fire dispatchers handle
more than just dispatching, they are the heartbeat of the fire department. Chief Carey
further explained fire dispatchers have taken over a lot of management positions in
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the fire department over the past two years. They maintain personnel records for 213
members, as far as their training is concerned. They keep track of the inventory of
180 sets of gear and make sure they're National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
compliant, as well as the hose and aerial testing that are done on an annual basis.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Johnson stated they could use the money allocated
for the additional police officers for dispatchers. Chief Johnson stated he may not
want to wait an entire year to fill the positions of the two new officers.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Chief Carey stated fire dispatchers do their Emergency
Fire Dispatch Training online and it costs $395 a person. Chief Carey stated that it
would cost $900 in training to fill the vacant positions.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Matt Carey, the 911 supervisor for Dover Police
Department stated it costs $365 to achieve an emergency police dispatch certification,
which new hires are required to do within the first six months of their employment.
The certification is recognized by the International Academy of Dispatch. The City
of Dover Call Center is a 911 PSAP, which is a public safety answering point for the
city of Dover. They receive all 911 calls, whether it be through the internet, land line,
or cellular phone text messaging, that all come to the Dover Police Department.
Mr. Carey stated to be fully staffed at 14 is great and hopefully have more in the
future. However, if he loses his best 11, that is s cost he does not want to take.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Matthew Brown of the DOE Union gave the background
of what has been going on from a Union standpoint. Mr. Brown stated Chief Johnson
reached out to him last Thursday with some urgency. Mr. Brown explained that Chief
Johnson sold him on the urgency and within a few hours, they had tried to figure out
how to handle it. Mr. Brown stated he then reached out to DOE counsel to find out
the next steps. Under the advice of counsel, they had to physically open the contract,
they can limit it to certain things to open it for. Recognizing the need, within two
hours Mr. Brown had convened the executive board, who can authorize to open the
contract for that, which Mr. Hugg and a few other individuals received an email from
the Union on Friday morning, offering to open the contract for the purpose of
compensation of DOE employee unions, which include all the dispatcher’s fire and
police.
Mr. Brown stated he had other conversations between Chief Johnson, Chief Carey,
and Mr. Hugg and believes there can be agreements made, which gives them
immediate relief for what they may need to do, as well as a long-term plan for other
items that may come up with compensation, whether it be pension or healthcare,
whatever it may be. Mr. Brown explained at that point, their offer was on the table,
they limited it to just the city and the union, under normal negotiations. Mr. Brown
further explained if the city and union can't agree an arbitrator can be assigned, and
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we go to chancery court.
Mr. Brown explained the DOE Union is not interested in going through all those
steps. Mr. Brown stated he believes everybody has recognized the need for what is
being discussed, and most of the union does as well. Mr. Brown further explained it
is not his decision to make, he cannot authorize it, so once negotiations are complete,
the Union could meet three or four days later, to ratify it and the City Council would
ratify it as well.
Mayor Christiansen stated the State Police Headquarters is closing its regional
communication center in New Castle. Mayor Christiansen explained that the group
will transfer to the Kent Center. Mayor Christiansen believes the city will be up
against competition for dispatchers. Mayor Christiansen reminded members of
council that Governor Carney has a pending budget at Legislative Hall that proposes
substantial pay increases for all State of Delaware Employees.
Mayor Christiansen also stated growing municipalities like Smyrna, Middletown, and
Milford are far exceeding the City of Dover’s wages. Mayor Christiansen asked
council to not only focus on the emergency requests but also to authorize the city
manager to do a real pay study to grant equity to all City of Dover employees across
the board. Mr. Hare stated he was in support of a pay study he did not agree with the
last study that compared salaries in Annapolis, Frederick, or Anne Arundel County.
Mr. Hare believes the pay should be comparable to Delaware.
Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Brown stated bonuses and pay increases to fall
under compensation in the DOE contract. Mr. Brown stated he believed they could
make an agreement that satisfies the long-term needs of the many and the immediate
needs of the few that are having issues today.
Council President Sudler moved to recommend authorizing the City Manager
to enter negotiations with DOE, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare, and Mayor
Christiansen to negotiate compensation for the Emergency Dispatchers and to
negotiate other DOE positions within 6 months at the discretion of the City
Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil, and unanimously carried.
Council President Sudler moved to recommend authorizing the City Manager
to enter negotiations with American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare, and Mayor Christiansen to
negotiate compensation and classification of the Dispatch Supervisor. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neil, and unanimously carried.
Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at
8:58 p.m.
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Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole
meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mrs. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by
Dr. Pillsbury and carried by unanimous roll call vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION - THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 2025
John H. Baldwin, Sr. - Fourth District
Kenneth Roach, - Fourth District
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2202-06
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of June
13, 2022. Council President Sudler reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed
ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City's website at
www.cityofdover.com under "Government."
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the proposed
ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of June 13, 2022.)
Mr. Hare stated that there was one thing that did not get placed into the budget. In November 2021
when hiring the new City Clerk Andria Bennett, we made her the offer based on allowing her to
continue to work as a State Representative so she didn't get the full pay of what would be a full-time
City Clerk. She was told once she finished her term, did not seek reelection, and was a full-time
clerk in November 2022, interim pay would be increased to the City Clerk’s salary level. Mr. Hare
explained that somehow that was not placed in the offer letter, and therefore was not placed in the
FY 2023 budget. Mr. Hare suggested that it needs to be adjusted in the budget.
Council President Sudler confirmed Mr. Hare’s statement. Mr. Sudler stated there is a psychological
contract, unwritten, but needs to be fulfilled so that there is forward movement in taking care of our
organizational citizens.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg explained that the budget has been reviewed based on the
recommendations coming out of last week’s council meeting. Mr. Hugg apologized stating he was
not aware of the conditional agreement of the City Clerk position, however, assured council that it
can be easily rectified as a budget amendment as we get closer to November.
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Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg explained there are several things that we will need to look
at as we get into late September. Mr. Hugg gave the example of significant swings in the cost of
energy and hopefully by September they will have a better sense of where those numbers are going
to come out. He further explained that power purchase, power adjustment clause, and some other
items that will also need to be looked at. Mr. Hugg stated that they hope to know in a few days how
well the City of Dover requests went in the General Assembly.
Mr. Anderson stated he would like to make a motion to make a very minor adjustment to reflect the
numbers in the ordinance that is coming tomorrow.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that the budget numbers that are in the ordinance that
is being considered tomorrow night are included in this budget estimate, if you choose to increase
or decrease the numbers, then they will need to reflect in the final numbers, included in the budget.
Mr. Sudler asked that they start to address some of the deferred items that were in the budget. Mr.
Sudler also stated that he would like to consider the ones that were highlighted the most for
apparatuses, public works, police department, and to start to prioritize the line items that were
deferred. Mr. Sudler would like to see everyone tackle those items and start to address those items
immediately.
Mr. Anderson made a motion to amend line 55 to reflect that Council Members received
$18,000 and the Council President receive $23,000 salary annually. Mr. Rocha seconded the
motion. The motion carried with seven yes votes, with one abstention and one absent. (Arndt
Absent, Neil abstention)
By motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rocha, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote
(Arndt absent), adopted Ordinance #2022-06.
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Hugg recognized Jeff Dill, Budget Analyst for the City of Dover, who is responsible for putting
together all the numbers and making it look like we know what we are doing. I thank Council for
their diligence and their commitment to getting a budget passed and in place in some rather trying
and constantly changing circumstances.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Boggerty explained without going into detail, that he spoke to someone Friday and thanked them
for the call. He stated that he will continue to answer those calls. Mr. Boggerty further explained that
due to legal issues, he could not go into details because of the union-management relationship at the
time, but on the behalf of the team, he assured them that they are working.
Mr. Boggerty further stated that he was aware that trust has been an issue before, but they are being
led by a great city manager. The team experienced Mr. Hare, and all those who are part of a team,
we will figure this out and it won't take all day. He further explained that everything is a proposal
and that is what negotiations are. Mr. Boggerty assured everyone that they are working on the issue.
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He stated that whatever it takes even risking reputation that they cherish each and every employee.
Mr. Boggerty further explained that the members of City Council would like employees to stay
working for the City of Dover, however, they understand if individuals have to make moves.
Council doesn’t want that to happen and are not callous about it but are committed to softening some
of that blow by negotiating in good faith.
Mr. Boggerty also thanked the community who attended his Faith, Family and Community day. He
thanked the Mayor for attending and for matching his donation of sponsoring ten kids to go to camp.
The camp was only $5.00 but they go to this camp every other Saturday, and just get off the streets.
Mr. Boggerty explained they are still developing some relationships to make sure things are well
with individuals and that we may be able to get them a tablet $11.00 and the service will be free. He
explained that he is vetting the program. He understands that it is 100% legitimate and we may want
to bring them here and present. Mr. Boggerty further stated that we will figure it out to get some of
these students who are struggling with getting online or may not have laptops and computer.
Mr. Boggerty apologized to Councilman Rocha for forgetting to say thank you for providing sound
at the Safe Haven initiative. He explained that people need to know that the stuff that is done behind
the scenes for free.
Mr. Anderson thanked everyone who attended the 4th district town hall. He thanked the 30 or so
citizens who came out in the summer and had excellent turn out and discussion. Mr. Anderson also
thanked Councilman Boggerty for joining him and the Council President for the meeting. Mr.
Anderson also thanked other members of the community as well, including Dr. Cade, Capital School
District Superintendent, Dr. Jackson-Short, Capital School President, and Sean Lynn, the 31st
District State Representative. Mr. Anderson thanked everybody who participated. Mr. Anderson
stated the citizens gave good information, which we will be hearing more about over the coming
days, and also received positive information to go on, as well.
Councilman Anderson also wanted to let everyone know that he has started office hours on the third
Wednesday each month at 4:00 PM. The office hours will take place at City Hall in the Council
Office. For anyone who would like to call in advance, call the clerk's office at 736-7008. Mr.
Anderson explained that he already had one constituent issue that came up that day that is being
worked on. He further explained that constituents do not need to wait until then to talk about issues.
He will not be limiting anyone, but sometimes people like different avenues and open office hours
are where someone can drop in without an appointment.
Councilman Anderson thanked everyone who has participated. He asked for everyone to stay
engaged. Mr. Anderson further explained that he hopes that every council member has a priority to
add tomorrow, so that council can set the priorities for the year for the Legislative, Finance and
Administration Committee.
Councilman Anderson notified that he will not be present at the July 11, 2022, Regular Council
Meeting due to having military duty that week.
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Mayor Christiansen stated that everybody in this room knows America started here and in celebration
of that great event, the beginning of our nation, the 4th of July celebration, an old fashioned
fireworks display, a parade in the afternoon, food trucks and just one of the few times since the
pandemic that everyone will be able to get out together.
Mayor Christiansen further explained that Bally's, the casino to the north of downtown Dover, on
the 3rd of July, is giving a preview of the terrific fireworks that are going to see on the 4th of July.
He stated that the fireworks provided by Bally’s will be at sunset on the 3rd of July and the City of
Dover fireworks are going to be at sunset on the 4th of July, preceded by an old-fashioned get
together with music and a parade downtown.
Mayor Christiansen explained there is another fun event coming up in the City of Dover. The 100th
anniversary of the Delaware Volunteer Fireman's Association was last year (2021) but due to
COVID-19 is being held this year (2022). There will be a parade on the 9th of July in downtown
Dover. At 9:00 in the morning there is going to be a display of antique fire apparatus in front of
Legislative Hall. At 11:00 o’clock there will be a wreath laying at the Fireman's monument,
commemorating those firefighters in the state of Delaware who gave the ultimate sacrifice on behalf
of their fellow citizens. The parade will begin down South State Street at one o'clock.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Regular Council meeting, hearing no objection
the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
ANDRIA BENNETT
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of June 27, 2022, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on June 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with Council President
Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil,
Dr. Pillsbury, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Hare. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Ms. Jackson (Safety, Advisory, and
Transportation), Mr. Shelton (Utility), Mr. Contant, and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and
Administration). Mr. Hosfelt (Safety, Advisory, and Transportation), and McCutcheon (Utility) were
absent.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty.
Mr. Anderson moved to amend the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Agenda to
add an Update on Wages.
Mr. Taylor moved to defer Item #1 on the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee Request
for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision - General Requirements and Design
Standards, Section A - Streets (Right-of-Way known as Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue) -
Waiver of Requirements for the Reduction of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in
Maximum Length of a Dead-End Street (Cul-de-Sac), and the Elimination of Sidewalk on One Side
of a Public Street associated with a Site Development Plan for the improvements to the rights-of-way
of Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue to allow for further development of the properties that these
streets will give access. (Dawn Melson-Williams, Interim City Planner) until the July 26, 2022, Safety,
Advisory, and Transportation Committee Meeting.
Mr. Anderson moved to amend the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Agenda to
add an Update on Wages and to defer Item #1 on the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee
Request for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision - General Requirements
and Design Standards, Section A - Streets (Right-of-Way known as Raymond Street and Railroad
Avenue) - Waiver of Requirements for the Reduction of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width,
Increase in Maximum Length of a Dead-End Street (Cul-de-Sac), and the Elimination of Sidewalk on
One Side of a Public Street associated with a Site Development Plan for the improvements to the
rights-of-way of Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue to allow for further development of the
properties that these streets will give access. (Dawn Melson-Williams, Interim City Planner) until the
July 26, 2022, Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee Meeting the motion was seconded by
Mr. Rocha.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Dawn Melson-Williams, Interim City Planner, stated the
applicant's representative regarding the request for subdivision waiver, planning site plan item S 2204.
Ms. Melson-Williams explained the planning office received a phone call from the project engineer
between 8:30 and 9:00 this morning, advising that their client had some type of emergency that was
to take them out of town and would not be available to participate in this evening's meeting. Ms.
Melson-Williams advised them to reach out to the City Clerk's office, and they did so this morning.
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Item #3.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the project engineer did not identify
what the emergency was. Ms. Melson-Williams explained from the correspondence and conversations
her office has had with the project team, that the property owner is involved and wanted to participate
and move the project along.
Mayor Christiansen called for a point of personal privilege; he asked the members of the audience to
raise their hands if they had come to speak on Item #1 Request for Waiver.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams explained the project team was in contact and had
an onsite meeting with the individuals that spoke at the last Safety, Advisory, and Transportation
meeting. Ms. Melson-Williams stated that included in the packet is a report on that outreach effort and
a series of exhibits to clearly identify each of the waivers that they were requesting in hopes of
clarifying their request. Ms. Melson-Williams further explained that onsite visits of Council Members
do not typically occur due to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and having to post a potential
quorum or meeting agenda.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Anderson stated he was unaware as to if the project team had
knowledge of the district 4 Town Hall Meeting. Mr. Anderson explained he has had no contact or
conversations with any of the parties involved regarding this matter.
Mr. Boggerty stated he wanted to leave Item # 1 Request for Waiver on the Agenda and asked if a
vote was taken would the project team be able to come back and re-present the item.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the planning commission has made a
recommendation to Council and action resides with Council. Ms. Melson-Williams stated she would
have to defer first to code and it would likely be a court provision. Ms. Melson-Williams warned that
the applicant has legal counsel as part of the project team and would tread lightly.
Mr. Neil stated he believed there are circumstances involving the section of land that are very
politically sensitive and could be misconstrued. He explained he would rather have this item delayed
than have it come back and have any recourse coming back against the city for doing whatever actions
may take place tonight. Mr. Neil further explained he believed the better choice is to defer the item
until July 26, 2022. Mr. Neil stated he made the original motion to delay it for just that purpose, so it
is open, available, and transparent. Mr. Neil stated for transparency's sake that the item is deferred
until the 26th of July to go over it with both parties involved in this.
Mr. Taylor stated he is also concerned with the legal aspect of Item #1. He explained he is concerned
about tying up taxpayer dollars when all council must do is wait until the next Safety, Advisory, and
Transportation Committee Meeting.
Mr. Anderson agreed with Mr. Neil and Mr. Taylor.
Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Melson-Williams stated she does not believe that the land
subdivision regulations or the zoning ordinance, place a time frame for reporting an absence. The
Planning Department asks that if someone would like to defer action on something or postpone, they
submit the request in writing to her office. Ms. Melson-Williams stated in the case of this applicant
she referred it to the City Clerk’s Office since they are the Council’s support staff and manage their
Agendas.
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Item #3.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the written request is an unwritten policy in
the Planning Department. Ms. Melson-Williams stated the applicant copied the Clerk’s Office on the
email requesting Item #1 be postponed.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Engle confirmed the project engineer called the Clerk’s Office right
after talking with Ms. Melson-Williams and he sent an email requesting the item be deferred to July
26, 2022, Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee Meeting. Ms. Engle explained she called
the Committee Chair, Mr. Taylor, and left a voice message. Ms. Engle stated she spoke with Mr.
Taylor at approximately 9:45 a.m. and asked to defer Item #1 due to the applicant having an
emergency.
Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Anderson stated legally it is Council’s option to decide whether it is
a reasonable request to defer an Item. Mr. Anderson explained, that if the request was made two weeks
prior with an explanation that would be considered reasonable, however, emergencies do happen. Mr.
Anderson stated precedent has been to give somebody one deferral due to an emergency however, it
is not reasonable to give two or three deferrals without an explanation.
Dr. Pillsbury agreed it is reasonable to give the applicant this exception but does not want to see it
become a pattern.
Mr. Boggerty recommended having the parties in attendance speak without having to come back on
July 26th.
Mr. Anderson advised that then one side would know all the arguments in advance with a month to
prepare. Mr. Anderson did not feel this was fair to the parties in attendance.
Mr. Anderson moved to adopt the agenda as amended to add an update on Wages to the
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Agenda and to defer Item #1 on the Safety,
Advisory, and Transportation Committee Request for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions,
Article VI - Subdivision - General Requirements and Design Standards, Section A - Streets
(Right-of-Way known as Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue) - Waiver of Requirements for
the Reduction of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in Maximum Length of a
Dead-End Street (Cul-de-Sac), and the Elimination of Sidewalk on One Side of a Public Street
associated with a Site Development Plan for the improvements to the rights-of-way of Raymond
Street and Railroad Avenue to allow for further development of the properties that these streets
will give access (Dawn Melson-Williams, Interim City Planner) until the July 26, 2022, Safety,
Advisory, and Transportation Committee Meeting the motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and
unanimously carried.
SAFETY, ADVISORY, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried.
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Item #3.
Update on School Safety (Chief Thomas Johnson, Dover Police Department, Master Corporal Brian
Gedney, Dover Police Department, and Dr. Vilicia Cade, Superintendent of Capital School District)
Dr. Vilicia Cade, Superintendent of Capital School District reported the Capital School District has a
vision for safety and security and continues to be proactive. Dr. Cade explained because of the incident
in Texas, her first steps were to reach out to Chief Johnson and all safety personnel to have a meeting
to talk and revisit their plans.
Dr. Cade explained she wanted the public to know that they proactively are involved in developing
safety plans. They focus on what she calls the four P's as it pertains to the safety and security vision
in the Capital School District, on the preservation of people's wellbeing, prevention, and increasing
access and opportunities to key safety training at all levels of our organization. Expanding
understanding and access to opportunities around mental health and social-emotional support is pivotal
in terms of prevention. Protection is the second key, strengthening the district's leadership focus on
safety and security, and being proactive, safeguarding, efficacy, fidelity, consistency, and equity when
implementing safety procedures before and during the crisis.
Dr. Cade emphasized partnerships are where they are very strong and one of the things that she did
with Chief Johnson was to really revisit a lot of the safety protocols and communications,
relationships, and resources that they share with our key law enforcement partners. She explained they
focused on seven key areas, increasing leadership focus on safety, implementing documented safety
procedures with efficacy, fidelity, consistency, and equity, improving communication relationships
between constables, SROs, and the Dover Police Department, and enhancing training for constables
and evaluating plans as an ongoing process. Dr. Cade stated they are focused on trauma-informed care,
really expanding access and opportunity around trauma-informed care and understanding how social-
emotional wellbeing and mental health contribute to issues around safety.
Chief Johnson stated as Chief of Police, particularly in an incident that involves children of tender
years, in the aftermath of that event in Texas, where perhaps response procedures and decisions that
were made at that moment might not have been 100 percent the best. He stated as a parent and a cop
watching that, he was thinking about your own backyard, school district, and your situation.
Chief Johnson explained Dover Police Department has trained School Resource Officers, five of them.
Four of them are at Capital School District facilities, one is at a Kent County facility, and Master
Corporal Gedney, who is the senior supervisor in that core of school resource officers, takes care of
his facility, and he floats and networks at the elementary school level.
Chief Johnson stated he believes it is good information for council to know that they did get all the
key safety and security stakeholders into one room, both in-district employed, and city employed.
They did around the table and double-checked everything, and they had conversations about
training, compliance to Delaware statutes as far as exercises, drills., security of every facility down
to door locks and windowsills, and all the things that might come into play.
The Senator's Safety Task Force is made up of constables, police officers, administrators, and
supervisors from Dover Police Department. Chief Johnson reported that the entire blueprint system
for the entire Capital School District was recently updated and downloaded into police databases and
it's available both in the field and in the 911 center in case we ever found ourselves standing outside
of a school building that we might not have complete familiarity with.
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Item #3.
Chief Johnson stated at Dover High School in the Capital School District, there will be a training
exercise this July that's focused on the part of these events known as reunification. Connecting parents
back with their kids in the aftermath of a critical event is paramount, so they're going to do some live
simulations of an event while the school district is in summer recess.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Dr. Cade stated Captain Robbins, SRO Stevenson, Damien Burke,
Sergeant Pierce, and Dr. Cade are on the task force.
Mayor Christiansen suggested inviting the City of Dover Emergency management Director, Mrs. Kay
Sass, Dover Fire Department, Emergency Management Services (EMS), St. Francis Ambulance
Services, and Kent County Paramedics.
Mr. Anderson asked that this item be placed on Dover TV at the earliest convenience.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Master Corporal Brian Gedney stated they work well together with
Capital School District and their Constables. Master Corporal Gedney stated the Constables are
professionals, retired law enforcement officers and they stay in close contact. Master Corporal Gedney
explained within the school, they all have school radios that are on the same frequencies, everyone
understands their role, and they know where the lines are as far as what would be Dover Police Officers
and what would be their job.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Master Corporal Gedney stated they have all the safety equipment they
need and are easily accessible.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Dr. Cade explained that safety training includes one tabletop annually,
two intruder drills, and fire drills.
Mr. Neil stated he was delighted with the due diligence, too often, the city council is accused of not
doing enough, of not taking enough guns away, and not removing bad guys, to the point that you
would have to have a police state, literally, to do that. Mr. Neil stated the best thing we can do is what
they are doing, to be prepared when that attack comes because you don't know when it's going to
happen, you don't know where it's going to happen, you don't know how it's going to happen, this is
the best defense that any city can have, whether it is in general, or whether it's with our kids who are
precious. They are our future.
Responding to Ms. Lachelle Paul, Dr. Cade explained Capital School District has on staff, 15
constables. There is one at every elementary school, two full-time at Central Middle School, one part-
time second shift at Central Middle School, three at Dover High School, and one-second shift
constable at Dover High School. Dr. Cade further explained there are School Resource Officers at four
schools Dover High School, Kent County Secondary ILC, William Henry, and Central Middle School.
Dr. Cade stated Master Corporal Gedney does rounds at the elementary school level, so he touches
base with all the elementary schools. Dr. Cade stated all Constables and School Resource Officers are
armed.
Responding to Mr. Taylor Dr. Cade stated all school districts are required by DEMA, the Delaware
Emergency Management Agency, to have safety drills. Capital School District does safety
assessments and certain drills annually and is required to upload safety plans and procedures. Dr.
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Cade stated there is a mix between schools, some have state police officers, constables, and
municipality police officers and some have a mix.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Johnson stated The Caesar Rodney School is on the south end of
town, which is part of the rotation on the elementary school visit. Chief Johnson stated the police
department has already had some preliminary conversations with at least one charter school inside
the city and the same model is going to be adopted and integrated as far as a common standard
response package.
Mr. Taylor moved for adjournment of the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee,
hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty, and unanimously
carried.
Evaluation of Bids – Water Street Stormwater Feasibility Study (Jason Lyon, Director of Water
Wastewater)
Mr. Jason Lyon, Director of Water Wastewater reviewed the background and analysis regarding the
Evaluation of Bids for the Water Street Stormwater Feasibility Study.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Century Engineering, LLC, for the City of Dover, Water
Street Stormwater Feasibility Project, for $22,500.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Lyon stated he had reached out to five companies that fall
under the category of consulting engineering firms that were minority contractors out of 12 companies
solicited. Mr. Lyon explained the minority companies did not submit any bids.
Mr. Taylor stated he believed pre-bid meetings need to be mandatory, because some of the minority
businesses aren't large enough to get the contracts, but if everyone is in the exact same room with who
is going to get the contract, they know who to subcontract from. Mr. Taylor stated he believed it would
bring balance to the minority business owners who are unable to get the large contracts but can have
steady work just by being subcontractors from them and it will also help large companies as well.
Council President Sudler stated he concurred with Mr. Taylor.
Mr. Lyon stated for the record, pre-bid meetings are held for construction projects. This job is for an
engineering firm for a feasibility study and is very limited.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend awarding the contract to Century Engineering, LLC, for the
City of Dover, Water Street Stormwater Feasibility Project in the amount of $22,500, as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried.
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Mr. Rocha introduced Mr. Dana Shelton, the newest Utility Committee member.
Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee, hearing no objection the meeting
adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried.
Update on Wages (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager)
Mr. Hugg thanked the council for being involved and concerned about the welfare of City of Dover
employees. Mr. Hugg stated during the budget process concerns were brought to the council and to
the administration about the compensation of some employees and the risk that they may leave to find
other jobs in jurisdictions that have higher compensation. Mr. Hugg explained they did hear the
concerns about competitiveness and the fact that there were potentially several dispatch jobs that
would be opening, particularly in our region. Mr. Hugg further explained as part of the budget process
for both police communications dispatchers, and fire dispatchers, the council approved and included
in the budget a second step to be effective July 1, 2022, for all dispatchers.
Mr. Hugg explained that dispatchers effective July 1, 2022, were given the normal step increase that
is provided in their contract, and then they will be moved to an additional step, one step further, also
effective July 1. Mr. Hugg gave the example that if they were a pay grade 18-4 today, and they were
going to go to an 18-5 on July 1st, otherwise we would take them to 18-6 so that they would see an
additional bump in their salary.
Mr. Hugg stated the pay increase is a part of a movement to get closer to at least regional equity. Mr.
Hugg assured dispatchers that as they complete the wage studies, dispatchers are still one of the jobs
that's clearly at the top of the list to look at.
Mr. Hugg announced last week at a Special Executive Session, Council approved a recommendation
for everybody who works for the City of Dover, to express their appreciation everyone will receive an
appreciation bonus to be paid sometime during July. The bonus will be a separate check from regular
salaries.
Mr. Hugg further explained it will be a tiered bonus, employees making under $75,000 a year as of
July 1, will get a 2 1/2% bonus. Employees making between $75 and $100,000 will get a 2% bonus.
Senior management will get a 1% bonus, and there will be an adjustment or a bonus for temporary
work, or part-time workers as well. Temporary or part-time workers do not have a pay scale that's
comparable, so they may be looking at an amount, as opposed to a 1% or something of that nature.
Mr. Hugg stated this will be a one-time across-the-board non-pensionable bonus, but it will be paid,
in mid-July. Every employee will get some recognition, and some additional funds from the city, to
thank them for all their services.
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Mr. Boggerty stated he wanted to be specifically clear to the 9-1-1 operators and the city, so there will
be no ambiguity. Mr. Boggerty stated this was an initial step to say, "This is what we can do today."
Mr. Boggerty further explained it does not mean that they are not open to coming to the table and
continuing to develop a meaningful dialogue to come to a complete resolution, such as through the
mechanism of opening the contract with the compensation and benefit scope to continue to discuss,
where can they move from there.
Mr. Boggerty stated this is a new day and wants to continue to show that they are committed to making
sure our city, and the employees of the city, are well taken care of, including the 9-1-1 operators.
Authorize a Compensation Study of all City of Dover Employees (Dave Hugg, City Manager)
Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the need for
the Compensation Study of all City of Dover Employees.
Staff recommended approving the City Manager to conduct a wage equity study of all City of Dover
employees
Mr. Neil stated this is an ongoing process and it's been ongoing since they paid a lot of money for the
Segal Study, which none of the council at that time was satisfied with. Mr. Neil explained in the
reviews made by Mr. Hugg, that he was puzzled by a lot of things in the Segal Study that they were
concerned with. Mr. Neil further explained that they have been looking at this for some time, it is not
neglect, Council has been looking at it, and looking to bring it up. Mr. Neil stated Council is bringing
this now with the people who know what the city is doing and how it operates is a commitment that
they have already made previously but were not satisfied with. Mr. Neil explained Council is coming
down to the nitty-gritty where they have already made a commitment, but money is being laid out to
rectify certain shortcomings, which is not the fault of the employees the fault of the Council for not
being able to provide it.
Mr. Neil stated he believed that the employees who say they don't have any trust, understand that they
have been around the edges. Mr. Neil noted this was a no-brainer as far as he is concerned, it is
something that is necessary, and something to benefit, not only dispatchers but everybody within the
city who benefits because they are good employees.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Hugg stated he expected the new study to take about 6 months
and hopes to not wait until the fiscal year 2024, to start acting. Mr. Hugg noted Ms. Sharon Duca,
Assistant City Manager, and Naomi Poole, Human Resource Director, would help with the wage
study.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Hugg stated the $40,000 would be used to buy reputable market data.
Mr. Hugg explained they are not going to hire a consultant.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Mr. Contant suggested using an intern program at a local college to help
compile data, as this would save money for the city. Mr. Contant also suggested looking at comparable
local municipalities as well as for linemen to get information from Delmarva Power and Delaware
Electric Co-op because that is where all the municipalities lose their linemen to.
Dr. Wilma Mishoe, 353 Rita Wilma Road, Dover Delaware stated Delaware State University (DSU)
is eager to assist the City of Dover with any kind of issues the city may need assistance with. Dr.
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Mishoe noted DSU offers a degree in data analysis. Dr. Mishoe urged council to consider DSU because
they truly want to partner with the City of Dover. Dr. Mishoe suggested scheduling a tour for Council
Members and City Employees to see what DSU has to offer and all the research they are currently
doing.
Mr. Sudler stated he had been speaking with Mr. Tony Boyle, Vice President of DSU, regarding
sharing resources in lieu of property tax and good faith as a partner.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the City Manager to conduct a wage equity study
of all City of Dover employees, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Sudler and unanimously carried.
Ordinance #2022-07 - Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article II. - City Council, Section 2-
201 Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or appointed officials
(Council President Sudler and Councilman Anderson)
Mr. Anderson reviewed the background and analysis regarding Ordinance #2022-07.
Staff recommended approval for the ordinance to be retroactive on July 1, 2022, and to send to the
Regular Council Meeting of July 11, 2022, for First Reading, contingent on HB 456 - An Act to
amend the Charter of the City of Dover, being passed by the General Assembly and signed by
Governor John Carney.
Mr. Boggerty moved to recommend approval of the ordinance to be retroactive July 1, 2022, and to
send to the Regular Council meeting of July 11, 2022, for First Reading, contingent on HB-456 – An
Act to amend the Charter of the City of Dover, being passed by the General Assembly and signed by
Governor John Carney, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Anderson stated the money for Council pay increase was allocated in
the FY23 budget and was approved by Committee and Council.
Mr. Hugg reminded Council that this ordinance is contingent on HB456 being passed and signed by
Governor John Carney.
Mr. Sudler thanked the city staff, the city manager, and all the staff that worked on the budget and for
dedicating their time and energy to our employees. Mr. Sudler stated City of Dover employees in his
view, are number one first and foremost. Mr. Sudler thanked the staff for doing their due diligence
and wanting to increase the well-being of our employees overall.
Mr. Boggerty moved to recommend approval of the ordinance to be retroactive July 1, 2022,
and to send to the Regular Council meeting of July 11, 2022, for First Reading, contingent on
HB-456 – An Act to amend the Charter of the City of Dover, being passed by the General
Assembly and signed by Governor John Carney, as recommended by staff. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Sudler and passed by a roll call vote of 7-0 with 2 abstentions (Mr. Neil and
Mr. Contant).
Discussion of Council Priorities (Councilman David Anderson)
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Mr. Sudler stated his goals are to create more partnerships with Delaware State University and its
resources. Mr. Sudler stated he would like to increase the partnership with the Capital School District
in getting out our Delaware mortgage assistance for Delaware graduates starting a little earlier, like in
high school or junior high to discuss that program as a way of providing an incentive for them to go
to college and when they got out of college to also prepare them for real-life skills and real-life bills
like mortgage and the whole dynamics. Mr. Sudler stated he believes that the program was already in
existence with HUD, the Delaware State Housing Authority.
Mr. Sudler stated he wanted to increase partnerships and not have to reinvent the wheel but share
resources. Mr. Sudler stated with the scope of the legislative, finance, and administration committee,
he would like to see more organizational support programs and policies focused on work-life balance
and work-family conflict issues, fulfilling psychological contracts, and unwritten promises in good
faith.
Mr. Boggerty stated he wanted to continue to build a meaningful relationship with our city employees,
let them know that they are our number one resource, and hopefully reestablish some level of trust.
Mr. Boggerty explained even when each side does not get a hundred percent of something that they
understand that effort is being made to take care of our city employees and our volunteers. Mr.
Boggerty stated he did not want to forget the volunteers at the fire department as well and make sure
to the best of Council’s ability, to take care of them.
Mr. Boggerty stated he is focused on economic development and has tried to attract businesses such
as Top Golf, Golf Suites, and now is trying to work on an ax-throwing business. Mr. Boggerty noted
he is trying to find some level of entertainment-type opportunities to come to Dover.
Mr. Boggerty stated he would like to see increased communication and transparency, community
partnership, and engagement with grassroots organizations, or either those established, as Council
President said, whether it's Delaware State University or Wilmington University.
Mr. Boggerty stated pharmaceutical companies are successful in one thing and it's marketing. The
marketing budget is the biggest budget in pharmaceuticals. Mr. Boggerty stated he would like to
market the City of Dover and showcase our parks. Mr. Boggerty explained the need to tell people
why Dover is a great place to live, and why it is fun to come down and hold events at the green.
Mr. Neil stated housing is a priority, empty houses need to be filled, and dilapidated houses taken
down and put into the hands of NCALL and Habitat for people to live in. Mr. Neil stated the need for
rental housing and apartments. Mr. Neil discussed the need to lease land communities that have sold
shells of houses and put people in danger to have those houses, have certificates of occupancy, to make
sure that's housing that is healthy. Mr. Neil explained someone who had to open a door of a rental
mobile home park that did not have a door handle, had to open it with a knife and had to be evacuated
and had absolutely no place to go. Mr. Neil stated the Downtown Dover Partnership is looking at
housing for the simple reason that they have housing that is affordable, medium-level, and even luxury
housing. Mr. Neil noted an apartment complex that's coming up, which he will not oppose because we
desperately need housing.
Mr. Neil explained Dover desperately needs housing because there just isn't enough housing for our
people. Mr. Neil explained there is not enough housing for the homeless, they have no place to go,
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and this is where we must spend a concentration on. Mr. Neil noted The State of Delaware dominates
the housing, there are things that they control that the city cannot control, but we must have that for
here. Mr. Neil explained the more housing that we have in this city, that means it's more people to give
business to the city. We need to have affordable housing.
Mr. Neil stated the two government agencies or quasi-government agencies that lend money for
housing, are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Mr. Neil stated they both have affordable housing in their
mantra. Mr. Neil further explained the only problem is they are much better at developing and
sustaining millionaires than they are at developing and sustaining affordable housing.
Mr. Neil stated the city can't do it all, but what the city can do it has to do. Mr. Neil stated that starts
with the buildings that are existing, that aren't being maintained, that should be taken down. Mr. Neil
explained that is a load on our code inspectors who really do a terrific job in bringing houses around
and bringing the landlords who don't do what they're supposed to do around for it.
Mr. Taylor stated he would like to continue making Dover safe and market properly as being safe,
clean, welcoming, and inclusive. Mr. Taylor stated he believed in the need to have a theme to it and
that we need to unite with partners. Mr. Taylor noted he would like to review our landlord-tenant code,
so we can move a lot quicker when it comes to getting out nuisance tenants, those who are drug dealers,
and those who are contributing to the degradation of our society. Mr. Taylor explained current laws
are keeping them in place.
Mr. Taylor stated the importance of good faith negotiations with all our employees, and affordable
housing, Mr. Taylor would like to see improved public transportation as well. Mr. Taylor explained
there are a lot of people who do not have cars and again, gas is at $5 a gallon. It will be economically
advantageous for a lot of folks to be able to rely on a great partnership, whether it be with Dart,
DelDOT, or whomever it may be so that we can increase public transportation.
Mr. Taylor would like a strategic plan to be put together by Council so that the 501(c)(3) no longer
compete with who they give their services to, or they duplicate services time and time and time again
Mr. Taylor stated he believes that we have a plan where we unite those 501(c)(3)s that are successful
in their ventures, successful in uniting people and bringing relief. He further explained by bringing
those successful ones together he believed they could create a strategy that is sustainable and
something they can all be proud of. Mr. Taylor noted in the strategic plan, that he would like to pinpoint
Dover pride, seems like the pride is not spoken of highly enough or often enough and we are proud
people.
Mr. Rocha stated his appreciation to Chief Johnson, transforming the Police Department into a
community policing model is not easy to do, but he is encouraged by the actions that Chief Johnson
has taken thus far in enabling your officers to make that transition.
Mr. Rocha noted he had conversations with some of them and asked questions about behavioral health
issues, and across the board, it is easy to say, they must do something about the homeless. Mr. Rocha
asked how do we know that the homeless want us to do something? He noted the citizens want them
to do something, but they must get back to the grassroots or at least identify and come back with facts
about what these situations are.
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Mr. Rocha stated his goal would be to do some fact gathering so that they know what the data is saying,
and kind of segment these facts, so that they can look at it and see where the gaps are. So Council is
not guessing or second-guessing what they think is going on in the city. Mr. Rocha stated he believes
the only way to improve on it, is to get a deep understanding of what the critical needs are for all
citizens here in this city. Mr. Rocha noted there are a lot of great things going on in Dover, such as
Habitat for Humanity, which builds homes for families. Mr. Rocha stated that is a wonderful thing
that they should be touting and marketing to bring people here, to make a vibrant community. Mosaic
and a Downtown Dover partnership.
Mr. Rocha stated Mosaic and Downtown Dover Partnership are moving forward and that is a bright
spot in our community. Mr. Rocha noted the schools are very much doing what it needs to do, and that
they can talk about it. Mr. Rocha explained the safety of our citizens, taking care of our children, and
making sure that our children, regardless of their circumstances, that we ensure that we wrap our arms
around them so that they can be shown the love that they may or not see on daily basis.
Mr. Rocha suggested looking at family circumstances so that they can put together a comprehensive
plan or a strategic plan as Councilman Taylor had suggested, because they must balance this as a
council, and they do not want to leave anybody out.
Mr. Rocha stated he would like to set aside some time where they have a session like when they talk
about budget and looking at the social service, and nonprofit organizations, but also pulling them in
and having a deep, thorough discussion.
Mr. Rocha stated he believes going forward, if they really understood or strived to understand what
the actual community needs are, it may be housing, it may be social services, it may be behavioral
health, it may be who is talking.
Dr. Pillsbury stated she believes that Mosaic and Downtown Dover Partnership should present to the
Committee of the Whole monthly or every other month, so they know what they are doing and where
they are going. Dr. Pillsbury noted the city has given them money for this project and they should be
reporting back some of their plans to receive feedback.
Mr. Contant stated there is an issue with crime, that the Chief and the department are working on, but
the reality is, that you could put all the money you wanted into a police department, and you're never
going to get rid of all the crime. Mr. Contant explained they can address a lot of it and that starts with
identifying the root causes of it.
Mr. Contant agreed with Councilman Rocha, that they probably need to have people out there and
collect real data, and find out from these people, why they are committing crimes. We can have a very
good idea, especially in the youth, which crime among youth seems to be increasing. There's a lot of
research out there on criminogenic factors, which are very accurate when assessed in identifying those
who are most predisposed to being involved in a violent crime. Mr. Contant noted there is not enough
staff for that task.
Mr. Contant discussed the homeless population in the City of Dover. Mr. Contant stated they needed
to figure out why people are homeless and if they want to help. Mr. Contant stated he worked for a
nonprofit that worked in mental health and substance abuse for eight years. Mr. Contant explained,
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unfortunately, without looking at the data, that roughly half the people did not want to be helped. Mr.
Contant stated the other half that does want help, are the people that they need to focus on.
Mr. Conant suggested college students that need to do research for a capstone or thesis would be good
opportunities to partner with non-profits and kind of be that conduit to bring people together. Mr.
Contant noted the city cannot do everything however, they do have connections and can bring people
together and kind of guide them in the direction that we want the city to go and give them a purpose
and an opportunity to show what they can do and bring that back.
Mr. Contant expressed that economic development; more needs to be done. Mr. Contant stated when
they had the interviews for the city clerk and primarily for the city manager, multiple applicants
pointed out that our website is not the best. Mr. Contant explained that someone looks at the city, one
of the first things they do is go and they look at the website and it needs to be streamlined to put
important information upfront. Mr. Conant stated the city has a strong social media presence, but every
department has its own Facebook page. Mr. Contant stated the city could improve communication
both with the residents and with potential future employers of the city.
Mr. Contant stated the city needs to do more for infrastructure. He noted they have made some progress
but more still needs to be done. Mr. Contant explained a lot of large, what would be industrial users,
that bypass the City of Dover because of the electric rates. Mr. Contant stated that the city top loads
utilities based on the pilot situation because the State of Delaware must use utilities. Mr. Contant
explained they may not pay us taxes, but we'll get them on the back end. Mr. Contant further explained
the problem is that also gets our bigger users who might bring industry to Dover. Mr. Contant
suggested reviewing how the city structures rates and whether there are incentives that can be provided
to bring new businesses like what they did with the box plant or some of the other businesses that are
going to be popping up in the next 12 months or so.
Mr. Contant mentioned marketing the city. He stated once the people start looking at Dover, they must
provide them with something. Mr. Contant suggested meeting with the Downtown Dover Partnership,
Kent Economic Partnership, State of Delaware, and other economic bodies to discuss what can be
done for Dover.
Mr. Contant stated several people who are currently homeless or are currently involved with gang
violence or other things, who are looking for a sense of purpose or employment that can provide. Mr.
Contant stated they need meaningful employment or gainful employment that will help them to grow
in their own profession and career. Mr. Contant stated Polytech Adult Education presented to council
two weeks ago, the city could partner with them for people who are willing to learn a new skill.
Mayor Christiansen stated every idea that had been presented by the members of council, and the
members of the committee are terrific. Mayor Christiansen explained the city works on several
collaboratives. He also stated the city spends money to market the city, both for tourism and economic
development.
Mayor Christiansen reminded Council that the charter states specific responsibilities that the Mayor
and Council have for the City of Dover, and that is to provide services, trash removal, fire, police, and
basic services. Mayor Christiansen explained that does not limit them from developing collaboratives
with other entities to do the things that have been mentioned. He also reminded them that there are
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other social service agencies and other entities that are already in place and that they need not reinvent
the wheel but develop more collaborative efforts.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mayor Christiansen stated the enterprise funds that were set up for the
city, the water, sewer, and electric, were set up many, many years ago. Mayor Christiansen explained
the enterprise funds were set up to pick up the slack on the budget, and that the property taxes that
they collect today do not even pay for the police department.
Mr. Anderson stated his goals are to cut property taxes to offset the property owner stormwater
maintenance fee, reimplement safe communities, enable conduit bonds, help Chief Johnson to find
funding for the five recommended officers downtown, a plan for market wages for employees,
investigate the viability of state pension plan, find funding for a Silver Lake Master Plan, and research
a tiny home community. Mr. Anderson would also like to work with Safety, Advisory, and
Transportation to find a loitering ordinance for the city, remove vacant buildings, implement agreeable
recommendations for Mosaic, and institute a better supplier diversity system.
Ms. Lachelle Paul suggested doing a true analysis, by sending surveys through electric bills and
electronic surveys, to get a true poll of residents and what they need.
Responding to Ms. Paul, Mr. Anderson stated by law the City Manager has discretion within the
departments of being able to move 5% and that is to give flexibility because of unforeseen
circumstances. Mr. Anderson explained that besides that the Council must stick to the budget. Mr.
Anderson further explained in the past when that has not happened the committee has been at the
forefront of making sure that it has been reined back in. Mr. Anderson stated the budget ordinance is
law, and if flagrant abuse of that law occurred, it would result in progressive discipline up to dismissal.
Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Mr. Sudler moved for the adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole, hearing no
objection the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Roy Sudler, Jr.
Council President
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Monthly Report
May 2022
Office of City Assessor
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Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of May 2021/2022 the Month of May 2021/2022
41 38 $500 $439
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Thousands
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24 22 $139
30 19 $118 $40
20 $39 $63
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First Time Buyer for the Month May 2021/2022 Realty
of May 2021/2022 Property Sales in Dollars
Received Prior to Recording
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40 $30
Millions
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Time Buyers $10 202
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2021 2022
Major Updates
March ‐ 21 April ‐ 22 May ‐ 22
Assessment Change $4,924,400 $0 $0
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
38 $6,501,800 $9,917,430 0.66 1.03
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.
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Item #10.
2022 APPEAL LOG
Residential
Name PIN # Property Address# 2022 Amount Reque. Amount Board Decision
COOPER MARK ED05-076.00-01-05.00 1308 WYOMING MILL RD $362,600 $128,000 DISMISSED
Commercial
Name PIN# Property Address# 2022 Amount Reque. Amount Board Decision
DOVER MALL LLC ED05-057.00-01-14.00 1365 N DUPONT HWY 46,543,700 $29,153,000 DISMISSED
DOVER COMMONS LLC ED05-057.00-01-14.02 1231 N DUPONT HWY 5,837,400 $3,147,112 DISMISSED
Exempt Request
Name PIN# Property Address # 2022 Amount Reque. Amount Board Decision
CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ED05-077.05-03-51.00 25 S GOVERNORS AVE $100,700 $0 APPROVED
CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ED05-077.05-03-52.00 23 S GOVERNORS AVE $97,100 $0 APPROVED
CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ED05-077.05-03-14.00 13 S NEW ST $16,100 $0 APPROVED
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Item #11.
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CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 1
Item #11.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2021 - NOVEMBER 1, 2021
100-10-12-99-000-53037
Current Balance - $7,550.00
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER
DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF
BUDGETED AMOUNT
THE FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL
PROJECT OR COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT.
TOTAL
COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO
DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE
07/09/21 Anderson Code Purple Kent Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $250.00 $250.00
County the designation of $250.00 of his Anderson dated
community enhancement funds 07/01/2021 and
to Code Purple Kent County for letter from Ennio
assisting 6 students to receive Emmanuel CPKC
free lessons for three months at dated 06/30/2021
the Dog Pound Training Center
07/28/21 Anderson Westside Family Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $350.00 $600.00
Healthcare the designation of $350.00 of his Anderson dated
community enhancement funds 07/22/2021 and
to the Westside Family letter from Ms.
Healthcare for 275 backpacks, Maggie Norris
children dental hygiene kits for Bent dated
the Greater Dover Healthcare 07/22/2021
Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021
07/28/21 Arndt Westside Family Councilperson Email from Tricia $350.00 $950.00
Healthcare Arndt authorized the designation Arndt dated
of $350.00 of her community 07/23/2021 and
enhancement funds to the letter from Ms.
Westside Family Healthcare for Maggie Norris
275 backpacks, children dental Bent dated
hygiene kits for the Greater Dover 07/22/2021
Healthcare Blitz (IRT) from 08/01
- 09/2021
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07/28/21 Rocha Westside Family Councilman Rocha authorized Email from Gerald $500.00 $1,450.00
Healthcare the designation of $500.00 Rocha dated
of his community enhancement 07/22/2021 and
funds to the Westside Family letter from Ms.
Healthcare for 275 backpacks, Maggie Norris
children dental hygiene kits for Bent dated
the Greater Dover Healthcare 07/22/2021
Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021
08/18/21 Neil Persimmon Park Councilman Neil authorized the Email from Fred $100.00 $1,550.00
Place designation of $100.00 of his Neil dated
community enhancement funds 08/16/2021 and
to Persimmon Park Place to email from Ms.
provide school supplies to Karen M.
families in need Reilly-Morton
dated 08/16/2021
09/08/21 Rocha Councilman Rocha authorized Email from Gerald $150.00 $1,700.00
the designation of $150.00 of his Rocha dated
community enhancement funds 09/03/2021 and
to Main Street Dover for the Paint Invoice from Ms.
Dover! Event Diane Laird
#08-16-21-DDP-P
D-CounRocha
10/04/21 Anderson Central Delaware Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $500.00 $2,200.00
Housing the designation of $500.00 of his Anderson dated
Collaborative - community enhancement funds 09/29/2021 and
House for Hope to Central Delaware Housing letter from Mr.
Collaborative - House for Hope to Larry W.
assit with filing their IRS Tax Merchant dated
Form 990 for nonprofits 09/28/2021
10/04/21 Boggerty Central Delaware Councilman Boggerty Email from $500.00 $2,700.00
Housing authorized the designation of Andre Boggerty
Collaborative - $500.00 of his community dated 09/30/2021
House for Hope enhancement funds to Central and letter from
Delaware Housing Collaborative - Mr. Larry W.
House for Hope to assit with filing Merchant dated
their IRS Tax Form 990 for 09/28/2021
nonprofits
10/04/21 Taylor Main Street Dover Councilman Taylor authorized Email from Ralph $150.00 $2,850.00
the designation of $500.00 of his Taylor, Jr. dated
community enhancement funds 10/06/2021 and
Main Street Dover to sponsor invoice from
their Paint Dover Event Diane Laird dated
09/14/2021
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11/17/21 Taylor DEMCO Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from Ralph $300.00 $3,150.00
designation of $300.00 of his Taylor, Jr. dated
community enhancement funds 11/17/2021 and
to DEMCO for Christmas Gifts invoice from
DEMCO dated
11/17/2021
11/17/21 Boggerty DEMCO Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $200.00 $3,350.00
the designation of $200.00 of his Boggerty dated
community enhancement funds 11/16/2021 and
to DEMCO for Christmas Gifts invoice from
DEMCO dated
11/17/2021
11/18/21 TAYLOR OPERATION Councilman Taylor authorized Email from Ralph $500.00 $3,850.00
GOBBLE FOOD the designation of $500.00 of his Taylor dated
BANK OF DE community enhancement funds 11/17/2021 and
to Food bank of DE invoice from Food
Bank of DE dated
11/17/2021
11/30/21 ANDERSON TRACY PALMER Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $300.00 $4,150.00
MINISTRIES the designation of $300.00 of his Anderson dated
community enhancement fund to 11/30/2021 and
TRACY PALMER MINISTRIES TRACY PALMER
for Christmas Giveaway MINISTRIES for
Christmas
Giveaway
12/09/21 Boggerty TRACY PALMER Councilman Boggerty authorized $250.00 $4,400.00
MINISTRIES the designation of $250.00 of his
community enhancement fund to
TRACY PALMER MINISTRIES
12/16/21 Rocha TRACY PALMER for
Councilman Rocha authorized Email from Gerald $500.00 $4,900.00
MINISTRIES the designation of $150.00 of his Rocha dated
community enhancement funds 12/16/2021 and
to TRACY PALMER MINISTRIES letter from
for the food panty TRACY PALMER
MINISTRIES
dated 11/24/2021
12/16/21 Rocha DEMCO Councilman Rocha authorized Email from Gerald $300.00 $5,200.00
the designation of $300.00 of his Rocha dated
community enhancement funds 12/16/2021 and
to DEMCO for Christmas Gifts invoice from
DEMCO dated
11/10/2021
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01/18/22 Taylor Inner City Cultural Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from Ralph $250.00 $5,450.00
League designation of $250.00 of his Taylor dated
community enhancement funds 1/18/2022
to Inner City Cultural League
03/22/22 Anderson Choose Joy Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $500.00 $5,950.00
the designation of $500.00 of his Anderson dated
community enhancement fund to 3/17/2022, email
Choose Joy for Fire Victims from Choose Joy
dated 3/17/2022
03/28/22 Anderson United Way of Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $100.00 $6,050.00
Delaware the designation of $100.00 of his Anderson dated
community enhancement fund to 3/24/2022, email
United Way of Delaware for My from United Way
Very Own Library Celebration at of Delaware dated
Fairview Elementary School. 3/24/2022
03/28/22 Boggerty United Way of Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $100.00 $6,150.00
Delaware the designation of $100.00 of his Boggerty dated
community enhancement fund to 3/25/2022, email
United Way of Delaware for My from United Way
Very Own Library Celebration at of Delaware dated
Fairview Elementary School. 3/24/2022
03/28/22 Anderson Still Dover Stong Councilman Anderson authorized Email from $500.00 $6,650.00
(CenDel the designation of $500.00 of his David Anderson
Foundation) community enhancement fund to dated 3/17/2022,
Still Dover Strong (CenDel) for email from Tina
the fire victims of March 17, 2022 Bradbury dated
3/17/2022
03/29/22 Boggerty Still Dover Stong Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $250.00 $6,900.00
(CenDel the designation of $250.00 of his Boggerty dated
Foundation) community enhancement fund to 3/17/2022, email
Still Dover Strong (CenDel) for from Tina
the fire victims of March 17, 2022 Bradbury dated
3/17/2022
04/01/22 Boggerty The Vines Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $1,000.00 $7,900.00
Community the designation of $1000.00 of his Boggerty dated
Project community enhancement fund to 3/31/2022, email
The Vines Community Project to from Rev. Carol
aid the City of Dover's battle Harris dated
against opiod and substance 3/30/2022
addiction
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04/01/22 Neil The Vines Councilman Neil authorized Email from $200.00 $8,100.00
Community the designation of $200.00 of his Fred Neil dated
Project community enhancement fund to 04/1/2022, email
The Vines Community Project to from Rev. Carol
aid the City of Dover's battle Harris dated
against opiod and substance 3/30/2022
addiction
04/14/22 Sudler United Way of Councilman Sudler authorized Email from Roy $200.00 $8,300.00
Delaware the designation of $200.00 of his Sudler dated
community enhancement fund to 4/14/2022, email
United Way of Delaware for My from United Way
Very Own Library Celebration at of Delaware dated
Fairview Elementary School. 3/24/2022
04/14/22 Sudler Still Dover Stong Councilman Sudler authorized Email from Roy $1,800.00 $10,100.00
(CenDel the designation of $1,800.00 of Sudler dated
Foundation) his community enhancement fund 4/14/2022, email
to Still Dover Strong (CenDel) for from Tina
the fire victims of March 17, 2022 Bradbury dated
3/17/2022
04/26/22 Boggerty The 302 Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $300.00 $10,400.00
Movement the designation of $300.00 of his Boggerty dated
community enhancement fund to 4/26/2022, email
The 302 Movement for from Tracey
homelessness in Kent County. Weems dated
4/23/2022
05/03/22 Boggerty HOPE Foundation Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $1,200.00 $11,600.00
the designation of $1,200.00 Boggerty dated
of his community enhancement 05/03/2022
fund to The HOPE Foundation for
community events and youth
programming.
05/06/22 Boggerty John Wesley Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $600.00 $12,200.00
Community Center the designation of $600.00 Boggerty dated
of his community enhancement 05/06/2022
fund to the John Wesley
Community Center for outreach
supplies for the Annual HIV
05/24/22 Rocha Inner City Cultural Testing Day.Rocha authorized
Councilman Email from Gerald $1,050.00 $13,250.00
League the designation of $1,000.00 of Rocha dated
his community enhancement fund 05/232022
to the Inner City Cultural League
for the Sankofa Performing Arts
Festival
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06/16/22 Arndt The 302 Councilwoman Arndt authorized Email from Tricia $300.00 $13,550.00
Movement 300.00 of her community Arndt dated
enhancement fund to The 302 6/16/2022
movement for their 2nd Annual
Book Bag and Supply Drive
06/28/22 Boggerty Dover Fire Dept Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from $600.00 $14,150.00
600.00the designation of his Boggerty dated
community enhancement fund to 5-19-2022
the Dover Fire Department
06/28/22 Taylor Tracy Palmer Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from Taylor $500.00 $14,650.00
Ministries designation of $500.00 of his date 6-28-2022
community enhancement funds
to Tracy Palmer Ministries
06/28/22 Taylor Inner City Cultural Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from Taylor $800.00 $15,450.00
League designation of $250.00 of his date 6-28-2022
community enhancement funds
to Inner City Cultural League
06/28/22 Pillsbury CASA Councilwoman Pillsbury Email from $500.00 $15,950.00
authorized $500.00 of her Pillsbury
community enhancement funds 6/28/2022
to CASA
06/28/22 Pillsbury Dover Fire Dept Councilwoman Pillsbury Email from $1,000.00 $16,950.00
authorized $1000.00 of her Pillsbury
community enhancement funds 6/28/2022
to Dover Fire Department
06/30/22 Sudler Oasis Youth Councilman Sudler authorized Email from Sudler $500.00 $17,450.00
Outreach Inc the designation of $500.00 of his 6/29/2022
community enhancement fund to
Oasis Youth Outreach Inc
$17,450.00
Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance
Amount
$5,000.00 At-Large Boggerty $5,000.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 1st District Pillsbury $1,500.00 $1,000.00
$2,500.00 1st District Rocha $2,500.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Hare $0.00 $2,500.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Taylor $2,500.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Arndt $650.00 $1,850.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Neil $300.00 $2,200.00
$2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,500.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 4th District Sudler $2,500.00 $0.00
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Item #12.
CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
May 2022
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Item #12.
May 2022 Activities
• Fiscal year 2023 – Budget Preparation
• Utility Billing, Phase 4, ERP Implementation
• Utility Rates Review
• Tax Collections, Agreements
• Tax Appeals
• Recruitment
• Ethics Training
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION ACTIVITIES
Utility Disconnections
There were 18 days available for disconnection MAY 2022
processing. Note that temperature delays may
affect the City’s ability to disconnect for
The City of Dover Customer Service Department values Diversity, Equity,
non-payment.
and Inclusion. We strive to provide quality services to external and
internal customers through our daily activities. This segment will
Total All Delinquent Utility Accounts as of
highlight activities provided to internal department staff.
May 31, 2022 = 1,779 - $646,922.27
• Participation in monthly D, E & I team meetings or activities.
Total Collected Through Disconnections For
May 31, 2022 = $169,781.03
• ERP Training Session included staff input.
• Availability of training activities for all staff.
Total Accounts Disconnected 584 • Signage to encourage inclusion of all.
• Goodwill Committee – Birthday / Life Events recognition
Customer Service Mission
Continually provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with professionalism,
respect, & integrity. ~ City of Dover Customer Service Department
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Item #12.
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
Aug 20 76,230 Services
Aug 20 153.38
Sep 20 61,833 Apr 20 3 76 Apr 20 6
Sep 20 142.05
May 20 3 181 May 20 2
Oct 20 102.70 Oct 20 55,494
Jun 20 11 2,828 Jun 20 19
Nov 20 95.03 Nov 20 52,898 Jul 20 19 536 Jul 20 10
Dec 20 60,904 Aug 20 16 13,167 Aug 20 17
Dec 20 103.07
Sep 20 5 3551 Sep 20 16
Jan 21 103.85 Jan 21 62,356
Oct 20 5 738 Oct 20 8
Feb 21 103.54 Feb 21 58,116 Nov 20 7 3,230 Nov 20 12
Mar 21 96.05 Mar 21 56,803 Dec 20 0 0 Dec 20 15
Apr 21 52,494 Jan 21 1 2 Jan 21 9
Apr 21 106.06
Feb 21 3 1518 Feb 21 7
May 21 135.17 May 21 56,801
Mar 21 4 568 Mar 21 20
Jun 21 156.90 Jun 21 69,150 Apr 21 4 1,287 Apr 21 14
Jul 21 156.16 Jul 21 79,792 May 21 9 733 May 21 6
Aug 21 77,971 Jun 21 10 736 Jun 21 40
Aug 21 164.90 Jul 21 13 3,730 Jul 21 9
Sep 21 140.78 Sep 21 65,002 Aug 21 11 728 Aug 21 11
Oct 21 117.77 Oct 21 58,157 Sep 21 7 1,037 Sep 21 20
Nov 21 55,279 Oct 21 9 4,693 Oct 21 16
Nov 21 95.71
Nov 21 6 347 Nov 21 23
Dec 21 96.13 Dec 21 58,299
Dec 21 13 1540 Dec 21 22
Jan 22 107.95 Jan 22 65,916 Jan 22 11 1599 Jan 22 17
Feb 22 103.87 Feb 22 55,827 Feb 22 6 1005 Feb 22 8
Mar 22 56,876 Mar 22 5 512 Mar 22 18
Mar 22 99.08
Apr 22 1 350 Apr 22 20
Apr 22 92.65 Apr 22 50,847
May 22 13 4,199 May 22 21
May 22 143.11 MY 22 59,233
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be
measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index.
FY 22 YTD FY 21 FY 20
91.02 342.82 35.45
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
13 95 25.7 Minutes 28 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES MAY 22 MAY 21 FY22 YTD
Tree Trimming 0 336 2060
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 3
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 1 0
New Services 21 6 18553
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Item #12.
Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report
MAY 2022
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 41 Number of Tire Repairs: 17 Number of Road Repairs: 10
Other Work Orders: 62 Repair Hours: 299.5 Road Repair Hours: 9.5
Total Work Orders: 103 Fabrication Hours: 0 Misc. Hours: -13
PM Hours: 97.5
# of Scheduled PM’s: 29
# of PM’s Completed: 41
Major Program Updates
MAY MAY
MEASURE 2022 2021 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance - Completed PM
41 out of 29 41 out of 29
appointments vs scheduled PM’s 0.00 %
141.38 % 141.38 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
64 out of 77 49 out of 77
completed within 5 days 19.48 %
83.12 % 63.64 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work orders
8 out of 8 8 out of 8
completed within 2 days 0.00 %
100.00 % 100.00 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities:
Total Work Orders Written in May: 85
Total Work Orders Completed in May: 80
(includes previous months’ W/O’s that were incomplete)
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Item #12.
HUMAN RESOURCES
April 2022
Montly Hired vs Resigned vs Promoted
10
9
9
8 8
8
7 7
7
6
55 5 5 55 5 5 5
5
44 4
4
3 333 3 3 3 3
3
2 2 2 2 2 2
2
1 1 1 1 1
1
0 0 0
0
Apr '21 May '21 Jun '21 Jul '21 Aug '21 Sept '21 Oct '21 Nov '21 Dec '21 Jan '22 Feb '22 Mar '22 Apr '21
Hired Resigned/Term/Retired Transferred/Promoted
April – Retire 0; Resigned 1; Terminated 0
CY Hired, Risgned, Promoted
80
70 67
60 57
54
50 47
44
41 42 41
40 35
33 32
30
22
20
18
20 15
10
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Hired Terminated, Resigned, Retired Transferred or Pormoted
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Item #12.
HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Five year Full-Time vs Part-Time Employees
420
410
400
390 31
26
380
370
23
360 24 26
350
376
340 370
356
330 346 346
320
310
Apr '18 Apr '19 Apr '20 Apr'21 Apr '22
Full-Time Part-Time
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members
Part-time employees (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 22 Library, 3 Police Department, 1 Central Services)
EEOC Demographics
450
400
350 89
76 81
77 80
300
250
200
150 303 303 317
293 292
100
50
0
Apr '18 Apr '19 Apr '20 Apr '21 Apr '22
Cucasian Minority
Position Hired: Motor Equipment Operator I – Streets (2), Administrative Assistant – PW,
Administrative Assistant – Clerk’s Office
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Item #12.
HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Transferred/Promoted: Lead Laborer – Parks, Motor Equipment Operator III – Sanitation
(Promoted), Motor Equipment Operator I – Stormwater, Motor Equipment Operator I - Sanitation
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Planner II
Positions on Terminal Leave: Building Maintenance Craftsperson-September, Police Officer -
September
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently Recruiting by Dept. April 2022
Electric 1
Public Works 4
Police 6.5
Water Wastewater 1
All Other Departments 8
Totals 19.5
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
Electric: Electrical Engineer I
Public Works: Motor Equipment Operator I – Streets (2), Motor Equipment Operator I – Sanitation, Motor
Equipment Operator III – Sanitation,
Police: (3) Cadet (PT), Police Officer (3), Police Clerk I, Communication Operator
Water/Wastewater: Motor Equipment Operator I
All Other Departments: Administrative Assistant – Finance, Human Resources Director, Administrative
Assistant – Mayor’s Office, Laborer II, Planning Director, GIS Manager, Building Maintenance Craftsperson, Fire
Dispatcher
Turnover Statistics
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total
Turnover % 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 9.66 13.96 9.69 5.31
Termination
Turnover % 1.08 0.29 1.47 0.57 0.28 0.54 1.92 1.36 0.54 1.42 .25 0.76
Resignation
Turnover % 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 6.17 7.98 7.14 2.53
Retirement
Turnover % 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 2.68 4.27 2.29 0.76
Other
- - - - - - 1.65 0.54 0.27 0.28 .25 0.00
2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric
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Item #12.
HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Average Employees
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Number of
Employees Separating 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 38 36 49 38 21
from Service
Average Number of
356 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 346 **355 370 386
Full-time Employees
Average Number of 25 23
15 12 14 18 24 28 28 28 26 27
Part-time Employees
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented **Updated
Worker’s Compensation
April April
Category 2021 2022
Monthly Workers Comp. Injuries 7 3
Monthly Workers Comp. 31 4.5
Hours used by employees
Workers Compensation Cost FY2022
$3
$10
$13
$2
Department
$5
$6
$3
$62
$125
$27
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total: $256,000
*8/2021 graph changed to FY
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Item #12.
HUMAN RESOURCES
May 2022
Montly Hired vs Resigned vs Promoted
9
8 8
8
7
7
6
55 5 5 55 5 5 5
5
44 4 4
4
3 333 3 3 3 3
3
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
2
1 1 1 1
1
0 0 0 0
0
May '21 Jun '21 Jul '21 Aug '21 Sept '21 Oct '21 Nov '21 Dec '21 Jan '22 Feb '22 Mar '22 Apr '22 May '22
Hired Resigned/Term/Retired Transferred/Promoted
April – Retire 0; Resigned 2; Terminated 0
CY Hired, Risgned, Promoted
80
70 67
60 57
54
50 47
44
41 42 41
40 35
33 32
30 25
22
20
18
20 15 15
10
4
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Hired Terminated, Resigned, Retired Transferred or Pormoted
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Item #12.
HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Five year Full-Time vs Part-Time Employees
420
400
31
380 24
360 28 23
24
340 378
368
346 351
320 345
300
May '18 May '19 May '20 May '21 May '22
Full-Time Part-Time
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members
Part-time employees (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 22 Library, 3 Police Department, 1 Central Services)
EEOC Demographics
450
400
82 91
350
77 80 75
300
250
200
150 299 316 317
292 294
100
50
0
May '18 May '19 May '20 May '21 May '22
Cucasian Minority
Position Hired: Human Resources Director, GIS Manager, Customer Service Clerk I (2)
Transferred/Promoted:
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Item #12.
HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Fire Dispatcher, Central Services Coordinator
(Police)
Positions on Terminal Leave: Building Maintenance Craftsperson-September, Police Officer -
September
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently Recruiting by Dept. May 2022
Electric 1
Public Works 4
Police 9
Water Wastewater 1
All Other Departments 7
Totals 22
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
Electric: Electrical Engineer I
Public Works: Motor Equipment Operator I – Streets (2), Motor Equipment Operator I – Sanitation, Motor
Equipment Operator III – Sanitation,
Police: (3) Cadet (PT), Police Officer (3), Police Clerk I, Communication Operator, Central Services Coordinator
Water/Wastewater: Motor Equipment Operator I
All Other Departments: Administrative Assistant – Finance, Administrative Assistant – Mayor’s Office, Laborer
II, Planning Director, Building Maintenance Craftsperson, Fire Dispatcher, Planner II, Fire Dispatcher
Turnover Statistics
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total
Turnover % 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 9.66 13.96 9.69 6.82
Termination
Turnover % 1.08 0.29 1.47 0.57 0.28 0.54 1.92 1.36 0.54 1.42 .25 0.76
Resignation
Turnover % 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 6.17 7.98 7.14 3.03
Retirement
Turnover % 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 2.68 4.27 2.29 0.76
Other
- - - - - - 1.65 0.54 0.27 0.28 .25 0.00
2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric
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Item #12.
HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Average Employees
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Number of
Employees Separating 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 38 36 49 38 18
from Service
Average Number of
356 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 346 **355 370 389
Full-time Employees
Average Number of 25 23
15 12 14 18 24 28 28 28 26 27
Part-time Employees
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented **Updated
Worker’s Compensation
May May
Category 2021 2022
Monthly Workers Comp. Injuries 0 3
Monthly Workers Comp. 90 192
Hours used by employees
Workers Compensation Cost FY2022
$7
$11
$17
$2
Department
$5
$6
$3
$66
$125
$30
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total: $272,000
*8/2021 graph changed to FY
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Item #12.
Information Technology Department
June, 2022 Report
Larry Josefowski, Director
Metrics: Out of 164,777 events we had a count of 125,442 high events within our firewall. 106,718 of those
events were port scans from outside sources scanning our network, which is generally a lower-level type of
attack. These are generally the number of tickets recorded continues to inch up, reflecting a greater emphasis
on recording work. Our CISA detected vulnerabilities reflect servers that are awaiting patches or security fixes
from vendors but are not yet available. We are in contact with the vendors to remediate this as soon as possible.
Network Security (External): Work on the remediation of the findings of the CyberSecurity Resource Review
(CRR) has shifted towards one of the key parts, and that is of Asset Management. IT has taken a step back to
review existing tools that track equipment, and to see where we can leverage that to minimize manual
reporting. We expect to have a direction forward as to what tools we are going to use for which items next
month.
Network Security (Internal): Cutover of existing switches to the new core switch continues, with the biggest
changes and cutover of the data backbone scheduled for next month. One of the major items regarding this
cutover has been the temporary use of a tool that has highlighted the poor performance of many of our
switches. While we knew the performance was creating bottlenecks, existing tools limited our visibility to see
the extent. Our existing plan is to replace these out of coverage devices with new devices over the next 18
months, given sufficient funding. We note that there is a backlog on new devices that likely will not resolve
issues related to the performance until 2023, but the switches are at the end of their lifespan; we have had 2
that have failed within the past 8 months. We have some resources available, but this could be problematic if
additional devices are not received.
Training: We conducted our quarterly Phishing Training campaign, and we did very well. Every person with an
email address was sent a phishing email, and we had 98.2% properly respond to the phish, by either reporting it
or ignoring it. This is well below the standard required by our insurance providers and is the best score we have
on record.
Other: We continue to work closely on the Tyler/Munis development, including having successfully executed a
regular patching cycle for the various environments. We are now patching the various environments on a
coordinated basis every month.
We have a test of the features of the cloud-based new phone system underway with some staff. Feedback has
generally been positive.
IT continues to work with Docuware and the Water/Wastewater department to refine the existing work order
process, but a “paperless” workflow is in use at this time.
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Item #12.
Phishing Click Rate # of Incidents
(Insurance standard is < 10%) 90
80
10.0%
70
9.0%
8.0% 60
7.0% 50
6.0% 40
5.0% 30
4.0% 20
3.0% 10
2.0% 0
1.0%
0.0%
September January April
CISA Detected Vulnerabilities TOTAL # of attacks
18 30000
16
14 25000
12 20000
10
8 15000
6 10000
4
2 5000
0 0
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Reference Transactions
May 2022 Item #12.
Adults 658
Teens 128
Children 158
0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
City Offices Closed 5/20/22 - 5/23/22 (COVID) & Memorial Day 5/30/22
Circulation May '22 FYTD '22 May '21 FYTD '21
Dover Residents 9,509 120,808 7,669 59,623
E-Books 3,633 39,441 3,461 39,974
Kent Residents Total - 5,932 67,565 4,141 31,651
~Harrington 29 2
~Milford 23 9
~Smyrna 415 304
~Unincorporated Kent Co. 5,465 3,826
Non-County Residents 1,029 11,640 765 5,688
New Registrations
Dover Residents 127 2,016 84 1,037
Kent Residents Total - 67 813 31 86
~Harrington 0 0
~Milford 0 0
~Smyrna 0 0
~Unincorporated Kent Co. 67 31
Non-County Residents 6 46 0 2
Registered Library Users as of 5/31/22 Registered Library Users as of 5/31/21
City of Dover Residents 17,984 City of Dover Residents 19,497
Kent County Residents 6,298 Kent Co. Residents 6,250
Sussex County Residents 250 Sussex Co. Residents 283
New Castle Co. Residents 348 New Castle Co. Residents 369
Out of State 21 Other 23
TOTAL 24,901 26,422
Other
Visitors 10,325 126,655 5,005 12,505
*Visitors - Curbside Pick-up 0 0 0 27,314
Meeting Room Usage 938 18,265 696 1,395
Photocopier Usage 415 3,840 96 559
Computer Printing Usage 2,376 24,474 1,032 2,498
Computer Users 1,144 13,503 477 1,644
Wireless Computer Users 1,240 10,655 689 2,639
Inter/Intralibrary - Loaned 42 31
Inter/Intralibrary - Borrowed 68 62
Holds Sent 2,502 3,908
Holds Received 1,741 2,574
TOTAL 4,353 52,560 6,575 94,872
Tech Services/Items Added 1,158 1,991
Tech Services/Items Deleted 1,395
284 618
Passport Services/Customers 217 2,122 158 675
Passport Services/Revenue $9,332 $87,480 $6,722 $29,922
Monthly Highlights
►114 attended / viewed 21 programs for adults. Job Center Statistics
►115 attended / viewed 17 program for teens. May 2022 May 2021
►965 attended / viewed 52 programs for children. Number of Walk-in Hours Open 25 0
► 0 volunteers. Number of Walk-in Participants 12 0
Number of Volunteer Hours 0 0
* Estimated Figure 0 attended 0 programs/classes coordinated through the Job Center.
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Parks & Recreation Item #12.
Monthly Report - May 2022
Parks & RecreaƟon Highlights
NaƟonal Bicycle Month was again highlighted with two great programs encouraging and suppor ng our local bicyclists.
Wednesday, May 18 about 35 riders were escorted by Dover Police and Kent County EMS for a the world‐wide annual Ride
of Silence. This ride is to bring awareness to cycling and those whose lives were lost while cycling. While it is a somber ride,
it brings awareness to to cyclist and motorists alike.
Partnering with DelDOT and Commute Solu ons Delaware, we hosted Bike to Work Day—Dover! on May 19th. Our own,
Mayor ChrisƟansen and his grandson were among the smiling faces in the crowd with a few beloved City of Dover re rees
coming back to join in the fun John Grinstead and Andy Seigel. In all, about 40 people par cipated. We’re looking forward
to bring both of these event back in 2023.
Healthy Kids Running teamed up with Parks & Recrea on offer a Sunday a ernoon race series throughout May. Approxi‐
mately 100 children and families join in the ac on on at Schu e Park. We hope to work with this organiza on in the fall.
Summer Camps start next month! Can you believe it?? Summer will be here before you know it. We are ready with a full
line up of recrea onal day camps, sports camps both evenings and days and so much more with Monday Nights and Tues‐
days in the Park.
Thursday Nights on The Green start June 3 at 7 pm
Recreation Revenue Breakdown
May 2022 May 2021
General Recrea on $825.00 General Recrea on 309.00
Trips $300.00 Trips 0.00
Camps $15, 330.00 Camps 7,110.00
Leagues $9,020.00 Leagues 3,465.00
Bldg./Field/Pavilions $700.00 Bldg./Field/Pavilions 190.00
Program May Outdoor Sports & Leagues
May 22 FYTD 22 May 21 FYTD 21
ParƟcipants ParƟcipant & Spectator Count
Specta-
AcƟvity ParƟcipants LocaƟon
General Recrea on 76 854 120 361 tors
Youth Soccer 1,668 3,337 Schu e Park
Open Gym 163 2,024 123 1,284
Senior So ball League 864 434 Schu e Park
Sports 698 1,504 0 COVID
Church So ball League 855 1,368 Schu e Park
Leagues 1,121 26,537 405 4,324 Healthy Kids Running 508 1,168 Schu e Park
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Item #12.
Grounds Monthly Report
May-22
Arborist Crew: Arborist Crew
- Assisted with removing backstop fences in parks. Tree Work Completed
- Continued trimming street trees. Tree's Trimmed 72
Tree's Removed 6
Root Pruning 0
Beautification Crew: Stumps Removed 0
- Finished removing tulips. Trees Planted 0
- Began planting flower beds.
- Put up hanging basket's on Loockerman St.
Mowing Crew:
- Mowing route's are on schedule.
- Mowers were serviced on rainy days.
Litter Removal:
- Litter is being picked up on city property as per the weekly schedule.
- Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks.
- 403 Total 90 gallon cans collected.
Parks Crew:
- Continues lining soccer fields for games
- Continued to prep softball fields for games
- Continued picking up trash and debris in parks.
Miscellaneous:
- Mowed New Burton rd. right a way.
- Backstop fence at Williams Park and Mayfair Park were removed.
- Dry pond at Police Station was mowed.
- Sidewalks on Loockerman were cleaned for Old Dover Day's event.
- All employees attended Ethics Training.
- 13 shopping carts were removed from City property and returned to stores.
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Item #12.
Trees Trimmed
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2021 2022
Trees Removed
40
30
20
10
0
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2021 2022
90 Gallon Litter Cans Collected
500
400
300
200
100
0
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2021 2022
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Item #12.
May 2022 Procurement & Inventory Report
Measure FY 2022 FY 2021 DIFFERENCE
Issue Effectiveness – How often the
FY 2022 (To date) FY 2021 (Total)
warehouse has what the departments
[1502/ (1502+210)] *100 [1907/ (1907+291)] *100 0.97%
need when it’s needed.
87.73% 86.76%
[issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100
Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the
material stocked is the material being -0.03 Turnovers per
0.88 Turnovers per year 0.93 Turnovers per year
used. (2020-2021 Goal 1 per year) year
WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS
FUEL USE FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS)
Unleaded: 129,993 gallons 120,963 gallons Electric: $ 410,988.10 219 Line Items
Diesel: 73,599 gallons 70,609 gallons Water: $ 14,075.82 34 Line Items
Dollars Spent: $568,247.52 $305,421.83 General: $ 20,707.51 78 Line Items
Total: $ 445,771.43 331 Line Items
Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund
FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE
Electric: $3,890,383.38 $1,692,064.24 Electric: $1,318,468.28 $1,103,190.48
Water: $97,262.20 $59,572.01 Water: $52,156.64 $95,900.25
Wastewater: $0.00 $1090.86 Wastewater: $3,179,21 $2,724.13
General: $181,753.88 $110,648.17 General: $113,468.06 $106,336.46
Total: $4,169,399.46 $1,863,375.28 *Total: $1,489,466.95 $1,218,169.65
Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services
FY2022 FY2021 FY 2022 TO DATE FY2021 TO DATE
Total Dollar Value: $2,307,119.45 $1,760,030.77 $143,309.69 $137,530.63
Total Line Items: 1,016 1,080
* Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER).
Current Bid/RFP Status
BID REQUESTING
COMMODITY TERM STATUS AS OF June 1, 2022
NUMBER DEPARTMENT
Three
Recycling Services 22-0030PW Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 4/25/2022
Years
100' Aerial Tower for DFD 22-0031FD One Time Fire Department Forwarded to Fire Dept on 5/18/2022
Sale of Valuable Real Estate 22-0032CM One Time City Manager Forwarded to City Manager on 5/4/2022
Silver Lake Production Well 22-0033WW One Time Water/Wastewater Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 5/17/2022
Design & Construction of the Electric RFP opening scheduled for June 9, 2022 @ 2:00
22-0034WW One Time
McKee Run Control House Department PM
North State Street Water Main Bid opening scheduled for July 6, 2022 @ 2:00
22-0035WW One Time Water/Wastewater
Replacement PM
Garrison Oak Technical Park Electric RFP opening scheduled for June 16, 2022 @ 2:00
22-0036EL One Time
Substation Switchgear Department PM
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Item #12.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
May 2022 MONTHLY REPORT
GIS
GIS PROJECT HOURS
Create Data Requests Printing Technical Support Updates Configure Training
31%
41%
16%
5%
7%
GIS PROJECT HOURS
Other
City-Wide
DWW
DPW
Tax
Mayor
IT
Cust. Service
Dover PD
City Manager
City Clerk
Planning & Insp.
Library
Parks & Rec
Electric
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
GIS Project Hours
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Item #12.
SANITATION
MONTHLY REFUSE (TONS)
Bulk Rear Automated
1015.92
954.82 969.03 977.24 959.76
889.91 888.37 861.69 879.47
840.53 846.68
792.94
720.09
210.54
155.85 135.73 141.86 151.04 143.96 174.23 129.76
208.54 136.88 128.04
185.43 83.01 72.46 155.37
164.33 155.54 168.5 150.58 138.41 71.85 124.26 156.68
118.57 106.41 81.45
MAY 21 JUN 21 JUL 21 AUG 21 SEP 21 OCT 21 NOV 21 DEC 21 JAN 22 FEB 22 MAR 22 APRIL 22 MAY 22
SANITATION HOURS
700
609.5
600 552.5
503.5
500 464 450.5
445
400
300
200
100
0 0
0
Bulk Automated Hand Trash Yard Waste
May 2021 May 2022
SANITATION May 22 FYTD 22 May 21 FYTD 21
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 193 1,874 200 2,325
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1165.9 12,514.31 1,170 13,186
90-gallon Containers Delivered 24 331 47 623
300-gallon Containers Delivered 1 6 0 15
Total Man Hours Containers Delivered 8 183 16 321
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL CANS COLLECTED TOTAL ACCOUNTS WEIGHT (LBS) AVE. WEIGHT (LBS)
May 2022 21,148 10,574 266,840 12.61
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Item #12.
STREETS / STORMWATER
MONTHLY STREET SWEEPING & LEAF COLLECTION
Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) Street Sweeping (miles) Leaf Collection (miles) Leaf Debris (cu.yd.)
5579 5552
1604 3605 3451
76 20 10790 0
1370
0 1125
1340 410
112 13.5 0
1337 0
1204
88 0 757
126 0
76 43 331 1170 1345
0
1499 140 0 0
0 0 634 1208
1 645 0 0
0
6 0 0 0
93.5 Leaf Collection (miles)
0
75 78
78.5 0 0
Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.)
STREETS / STORMWATER May 22 FYTD 22 May 21 FYTD 21
Signs Installed 7 75 1 42
Signs Repaired 23 237 8 100
Curbs Painted Yellow (ft) 4,448 18,649 15,521 15,722
New Posts Installed 5 78 7 102
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 2 15 4 48
Storm Catch Basin Repairs (hrs) 24 95.5 19.5 183.25
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (l.f.) 0 19 0 39
Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (hrs) 4.25 16.25 0 37.25
Hot Mix Patching (tons) 0 31.37 14.403 17.47
Hot Mix Patching (hrs) 0 42.5 44 50
Cold Mix Patching (hrs) 19.75 96.75 3 111.75
Concrete Work (hrs) 4 342.5 27 275
Concrete Patching (cu.yd.) 0 71.9 4.58 35.77
Ditch Work (hrs) 0 94 0 36
Street and Alley Maintenance (hrs) 11.75 36.75 0 38.5
Street Sweeping (miles) 1,208 1,218.04 1,604 12.199
Street Sweeping (cu.yd.) 78.5 5,541.5 112 895
Leaf Collection (miles) 0 9,225 20 7,306
Leaves Collected (cu.yd.) 0 12,864.5 13.5 11,885.5
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Item #12.
CITY OF DOVER
DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER
MONTHLY REPORT
May-22
Inflow & Infiltration Costs
$200,000.00 This chart indicates the amount of money the City is spending on
treating ground and / or rain water through Kent County. This cost is
$180,000.00 being offset by the Ground Water Inflow Adjustment rate passed on to
the customers. May 2022 had a higher rainfall than May 2021
$160,000.00
$140,000.00
$120,000.00
$100,000.00
$80,000.00
$60,000.00
$40,000.00
$20,000.00
$-
May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22
I & I Cost
Water & Wastewater Repairs
7 Water mains and services are typically repaired at a higher rate when
drastic change in temperature occurs. This freeze and thaw cycle
expands and contracts the soil, causing cracks in the water line. This
6 was evident in the month of January 2022, 6 water main breaks.
5
4
3
2
1
0
May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22
Water Mains Repaired Water Services Repaired Wastewater Mains Repaired Wastewater Laterals Repaired
Number of Brown Water Complaints
25
This chart indicates the number of complaints the
Department receives. Please note that our flushing
operatinons occured in April 2021 and October
20 2021, hence the higher volume. Volume was high in
January 2022 due to a private issue at Delaware
State University.
15
10
5
0
May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22
Number of Brown Water Complaints Linear (Number of Brown Water Complaints)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities
Sending all staff to Unconscious Bias training – this will provide some enlightenment to staff members on the pitfalls of bias.
We are sending office staff out to meet with field staff to collaborate on current operational and future capital projects to gather
insight from all team members
Two (2) staff members have joined the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee. This will hopefully open up some ideas from
other City team members on what they are trying to accomplish. Attended May meeting and participated with entire committee.
A Department wide picnic occurred on September 30, 2021. The team was able to come together and talk about the vision of the
Department and where we want to go. An emphasis was provided to the team to provide any and all ideas to grow the
Department. A Department wide event was held on May 2, 2022 to celebrate National Drinking Water Week.
One on one sessions with all team members and the Director to solicit any ideas and / or improvements for the Department has
been initiated and conversations have been promising.
Encouraged and provided all staff the ability to participate in the DEI survey to understand the needs and desires of City staff.
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Item #13.
City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
MAY 2022
Planning & Inspections Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention
The spring construction season of May 2022 finds that construction activities continue
citywide with numerous projects. Residential Building Permits for new home construc-
tion issued in the month consisted of fifteen Permits for new townhouse dwellings on
the east side of the City in the neighborhoods of Lexington Glen and Patriot Village.
Again, new non-residential Building Permits for the month continue to focus on reno-
vation projects in the retail and institutional sectors.
Department Staff continue to track down outstanding renewal applications in the
Lodging House Permits, Public Occupancy Permits and the Rental Dwelling Permits li-
censing programs. These Licenses/Permits were due in January.
The Code Enforcement Division continued their work citywide with numerous new cas-
es opened in May with over half of the cases related to tall grass/weeds violations.
Their Inspections also include 27 Annual Housing Inspections as part of the Rental
Dwelling Permit Program. There are 47 active Dangerous Building cases open and a to-
tal of 150 buildings are registered as Vacant Buildings.
The Office of the Fire Marshal is involved investigations of seven (7) new fire incidents.
They are also focusing on completion of Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections of church
facilities and mercantile locations.
With changes in operating procedures related to COVID response only one of the
Boards and Commissions met in May. The Planning Commission’s May Meeting was
pushed to June and the Historic District Commission Meeting pivoted from the Hybrid
format to a Virtual only format to consider Architectural Review Certification for two
properties.
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Item #13.
PROGRESS IN PICTURES
Macy’s Omni Service Center
1365 N DuPont Highway
Government Supply Services (GSS) - 600 Bay Road
Patriot Village Townhomes
247-249-251-253-257 Tea Party Trail
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
49 S. Kirkwood Street
NCALL
239 Tea Party Trail
Patriot Village
1505 S. Hancock Avenue, Patriot Village—Phase 2 area
1509 S. Hancock Avenue, Patriot Village—Phase 2 Area
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Item #13.
Planning & Inspections Revenue
FY2022 Actual
Revenue Stream FY2022 Budget (YTD) May % of Budget
Business License $1,500,000 $ 1,398,609 93%
Manufactured Home License $16,000 $ 13,739 86%
Building Permits $450,000 $ 597,693 133%
Cert. of Occupancy $10,000 $ 7,205 72%
Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 41,566 166%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 13,052 93%
Plumbing/Heating/Air $100,000 $ 85,269 85%
Rental Inspection Fee $437,000 $ 383,971 88%
Miscellaneous $20,000 $ 20,273 101%
Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $ 76,828 110%
Code Enforcement Fines $40,000 $ 102,242 256%
Vacant Building Reg. $100,000 $ 54,750 55%
Total P&I Revenue $2,782,000 $ 2,795,197 100%
31-May-22
Department Operations—Planning Office
The City of Dover continued precautions and awareness as part of the City’s Continuity of Government
response to the COVID-19 pandemic and as per the City COVID Policy amendments. A Limited State of
General Emergency was issued by the Mayor on May 19, 2022 and City Offices were closed on May 20 th
and May 23rd in response to an increase in COVID cases. Masks were encouraged and Public Meetings
returned to virtual only. The Meetings of the Boards and Commission supported by this Office transitional
to a Virtual format for the month of May. Planning Staff continues plan and permit review responsibilities
as communicating electronically and conducting Meetings virtually is now commonplace. Due to realized
efficiencies other meetings, trainings, and workshops also continue in a Virtual format.
As AICP certified planners, the following Planning Staff members Dawn Melson-Williams (Principal Plan-
ner), and Julian Swierczek (Planner II) attended virtual sessions of the American Planning Association’s
NPC22 (National Planning Conference) held May 18-20, 2022. These training sessions count as continuing
education credits (Certification Maintenance credits) for the AICP (American Institute of Certified Plan-
ners).
PLANNING OFFICE—Permit Reviews
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 in order to confirm compliance
with the Zoning Ordinance provisions. For May 2022, Planning Staff was involved with the review of 97
Building Permits and 8 Certificates of Occupancy permits that were issued for a calendar year total of
401. This tally amount is higher than the last few years when compared to a 2021 year-to-date total of
315 Permits and COs and 2020 year-to-date total of 275 Permits and COs; it is more inline with pre-
pandemic Permit volumes experienced. Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and
Rental Dwelling Permits.
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Item #13.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
2019 Comprehensive Plan
Implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan continues as Departments citywide focus on the plan im-
plementation items as found in Implementation Plan (Chapter 15) items such as the projects, studies, code
amendments, and other activities. A copy of the Final Plan (as amended) is available on the Comprehensive
Plan website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan. Visit the Dover Parcel and Zoning
Viewer on the City’s website to see zoning information for properties located in Dover. Use the Quick Link
on the main page www.cityofdover.com.
• DAFB Compatible Use Study: City Planning Staff is part of the Technical Committee and has sharded
data (GIS Layers) for the DAFB Compatible Use Study. As part of a Department of Defense program initi-
ative, DelDOT is leading this study of uses in a Study Area of a 5-miles radius of the Dover Air Force
Base. Consultant assistance for the Study includes the University of Delaware – Institute for Public Ad-
ministration and Century Engineering. Public workshop was held on May 17, 2022 as an In-Person and
in a Virtual format. See the project website for more information on activities: https://deldot.gov/
projects/Studies/dafb/
• Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan: The Downtown Dover Partnership has retained consult ser-
vices for the development of a Strategic Master Plan. The Project Team lead by Mosaic Development
Partners is collecting data and meeting with stakeholders. City Staff is participating in the process. See
the project webpage for more information activities: https://www.downtowndoverpartnership.com/
ddp/Downtown-Dover-Strategic-Master-Plan/
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
• In May 2022, Residential Building Permits for five (5) Townhouse units in Lexington Glen PND and for
ten (10) Townhouse Units in Patriot Village.
• Temporary Certificates of Occupancy were issued to five (5) townhouse units in Patriot Village. Certifi-
cates of Occupancy were issued for two (2) single-family detached dwelling in Patriot Village.
• Building Permits were issued for Lion of Judah Ministry Church (place of worship) at 951 White Oak
Road (S-19-11); a tenant fit-out for Boot Barn in the Dover Commons Shopping Center; a tenant fit-out
for Sally Beauty; renovations on Delaware State University campus to Village Café Building and other
buildings; and other minor renovation activities.
• A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued for a new Office Building at 600 Bay Road as part of
Landing Square (C-20-02).
MAY 2022 (FY22) TOTAL FOR FY22
New Home Permits Issued 15 98
Value of Commercial Projects $3,234,500.00 $25,076,347.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees Waived) $41.00 $14,179.50
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Item #13.
BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
The May Meetings of the Boards and Commissions supported by the Planning Office were held as Virtual
Meetings using the WebEx telephone/video conferencing platform. The Planning Commission Meeting of
May 16, 2022 was not held due to staffing and potential quorum issues and its agenda items were resched-
uled to the June 21, 2022. Planning Staff conducted the Historic District Commission on May 19, 2022 as a
Virtual Meeting only. The Board of Adjustment did not meet in May.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment did not meet on May 18, 2022. The next Board of Adjustment meeting is sched-
uled for June 15, 2022.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission met virtually on May 19, 2022. The Commission considered the following
items:
• HI-22-04 Referral of Permit #22-661 at 527-529 South State Street – Referral by the City Planner to the
Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review Certification for a Permit Application
#22-661 for construction of seven (7) parking spaces for the property. The property is zoned RGO
(General Residence & Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone) and SWPOZ (Source Wa-
ter Protection Overlay Zone). The property is located at the northeast corner of S. State Street and Elm
Terrace. The Commission recommended approval subject to conditions for the design and screening of
the parking area.
• HI-22-05 Delaware Public Archives at 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard North: Consultation on Roof
Project - Architectural Review Certification Consultation on materials regarding a Roof Project at the
Delaware Public Archives building. The property is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject
to the H (Historic District Zone) and the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The property
is located on the north side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard North in the block bounded by Legisla-
tive Avenue and East Loockerman Street. The Commission recommended the use of any of the three
materials presented (Architectural shingle, synthetic slate or standing seam metal roofing).
The next Historic District Commission Meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2022.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission Meeting of May 19, 2022 was not held due to limited staffing level and the po-
tential for lack of quorum. The agenda items were postponed until the next meeting of the Planning Com-
mission which is scheduled for June 21, 2022.
The following Applications originally scheduled for the May Meeting will be rescheduled for the June
Meeting of the Planning Commission:
• Update on Revisions to Site Plan S-19-13 Office Building at 223 and 225 West Division Street
• New Applications:
• Site Plan S-22-06 New Courthouse at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street:
Kent County Family Court
• Site Plan S-22-07 Parking Lot at 446 South Governors Avenue
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Item #13.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY21 Projects
• Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time
homebuyers who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. Five (5)
families have purchased affordable housing in the City of Dover. Three (3) fam-
ilies are scheduled to close in June.
• Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH)
CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. DIMH is al-
so in the process of purchasing a building for its new shelter location that will
be renovated with CDBG funds. The project is underway.
• Central Delaware Housing Collaborative
CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for a women’s shelter.
This project is underway.
• Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Pro-
grams
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner-occupied housing in
the City that is in violation of the City’s Housing Code and complete emergen-
cy home repairs to eliminate housing conditions that threaten the health and
safety of low-income homeowners. Emergency Home Repairs have been
completed on two (2) owner occupied homes and one (1) single family home
is out for bid for homeowner rehabilitation.
• American Rescue Act (ARPA) Funding
City Council approved to award a little under $1.4 million in grant funding for
Housing and Community Service projects. All projects are underway. Dover
Interfaith Mission for Housing has expended $50,000 in ARPA funding provid-
ing motel vouchers and rental assistance in response to those persons affect-
ed by COVID-19.
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Item #13.
Code Enforcement Activity— MAY 2022
Case Type Total # for Total # % staff % staff initiated
Month YTD (July initiated YTD
2021 to current month
June 2022)
No valid Rental Permit 6 202 100% 96%
No valid Building Permit 7 100 85% 89%
Tall grass and weeds 359 914 93% 92%
Abandoned/Unregistered 9 272 80% 80%
Vehicle
Annual Housing Inspection 27 936 100% 92%
Property Maintenance 54 808 77% 78%
Exterior
Electric Termination 8 126 75% 95%
Dover Code of Ordinances 79 881 83% 87%
Dangerous Buildings 7 61 14% 84%
Zoning 0 33 0% 84%
Admin Inspections 46 287 100% 100%
Total Cases Opened 576 4,919
Total # of Inspections 1,440 11,385
Total # of Violations 912 7,820
Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
Vacant Buildings currently registered - 150
Dangerous Buildings – 47
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary Item #13.
July 2020—
July 2021–
Current June 2022 May 2021 June 2021
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued MAY (2022) MAY (2021)
FY 22 FYTD 22 FY21 FYTD 21
Administrative Permit
3 44 4 38
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 70 371 44 344
Building Permits
27 264 18 366
Demolition Permits
1 20 2 17
Fence Permits 39 185 17 149
Fire Prevention Permits 1 62 5 61
Mechanical Permits
27 438 35 283
Plumbing Permits
37 315 18 216
Sign Permits 10 142 6 86
Swimming Pool Permits
2 10 2 6
Subtotal 1851 1566
Business Licenses 27 1853 33 1840
Merchant Licenses
2 342 1 355
Contractor Licenses
31 1250 31 1266
Subtotal 3445 3461
Lodging House Licenses
0 58 1 67
Public Occupancy
18 480 15 445
Rental Dwelling 42 2997 111 3132
Subtotal 3535 3644
Manufactured Homes
3 292 4 335
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections MAY (2022) MAY (2021)
FY 22 FYTD 22 FY21 FYTD 21
Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings)
203 3190 219 2394
Plumbing/Mechanical
290 3362 318 2189
Certificate of Occupancy
8 79 11 79
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Item #13.
Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office staff has been extremely
busy as they investigated seven (7) incidents dur-
ing the Commerce Way and Paul St.
Staff is conducting Annual Fire and Life Safety In-
spections at churches and mercantile. Stafff will
begin school inspections soon.
Staff is working with the City GIS team, DPD, and
DFD to input a GIS layer that will include build-
ing floor plans. This is a large project that will help
with public safety in many ways.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 11 309 258
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 32 505 1,072
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 26 348 434
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 8 123 83
Meetings & Walk Through 15 201 156
Fire Plan Review & DAC 6 104 106
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental 5 totaling $35,500 29 totaling $331,703 21 totaling $510,602
Undetermined N/A 13 totaling $1,042,502 8 totaling $5601,201
Incendiary 2 totaling $25,200 6 totaling $27,702 4 totaling $20,501
Arrest Made with DPD 1 1 1
Investigation Time 10 hours 138 hours 118 hours
Injuries 0 13 6
Deaths 0 1 0
Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
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Item #14.
Finance Department Monthly Report May 2022
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Item #14.
Finance Department Monthly Report May 2022
CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
May 2022
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY21 YTD FY22 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 5,648 5,776
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 156,647,288 $ 168,712,115
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 24 24
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 9,233 9,927
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,908 2,956
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 5,330,300 $ 5,091,207
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 5,284 5,564
Number of EFT Vouchers 2,595 2,894
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 61,369,619 $ 73,814,070
$55,327 FY21 YTD Wages $80,109
FY22 YTD Wages
$424,8 $67,441
$781,759 $74,133 $1,168,495
72
$503,536 $381,628
$1,324,089 $798,317
$1,622,784
$1,360,578
$1,667,054
$17,304,223 $17,099,429
Regular Regular
All over time All over time
Vacation Vacation
Sick Sick
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Personal Personal
Other Comp Time Other Comp Time
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Item #14.
Finance Department Monthly Report May 2022
City of Dover
General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes 1 $ 16,667,700 $ 16,667,700 $ 18,700,734 112%
Program Revenues 10,373,400 10,373,400 9,774,706 94%
Utility Transfers 12,000,000 12,000,000 11,000,000 92%
Grants 2 1,632,400 1,122,400 759,425 68%
Interfund Services 5,351,000 5,351,000 4,981,797 93%
All Other 3 805,000 1,537,400 909,276 59%
$ 46,829,500 $ 47,051,900 $ 46,125,938 98%
Expenditures
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 29,774,100 $ 29,829,900 $ 24,901,231 83%
Interfund Services 10,795,400 10,833,000 9,234,091 85%
Debt Service 632,000 632,000 578,856 92%
Post Retirement Benefits 2,156,000 2,156,000 1,976,337 92%
Pension Fund Contributions 935,100 935,100 700,466 75%
Capital Project Transfers 3,025,900 3,124,600 2,154,100 69%
All Other 4 1,005,000 1,005,000 967,671 96%
$ 48,323,500 $ 48,515,600 $ 40,512,751 84%
1
Property tax is favorable; FY22 $14,646,713 and FY21 is $14,281,507. Additionally, Property Tax Receivable is $62,405 in FY22;
FY21 was $181,240 due to COVID. Transfer Tax is $3,460,272 in FY22; $2,230,833 in FY21.
2
Grant Revenue received to date is DEMA Grant $15,600 and Green Energy Grant $98.5K.
Fire Marshal Equip Grant $10K from WalMart,$167,286 in Police X-Duty Grants, $156,250 for COPS Hiring Grant and $10,161 in
Public Education Grants.
3
Includes Cable Franchise Revenue, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sale of Assets, Fund Interest Income, and
Investment Manager Cost.
4
Includes Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights Expense, DDP Contribution, Trf to Cable Franchise Reserve, Trf to Electric I & E, and
Trf to Electric Revenue Fund.
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Item #14.
Finance Department Monthly Report May 2022
General Fund Revenues
$20,000,000
$18,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Property & Transfer Taxes 1 Program Revenues Utility Transfers Grants 2 Interfund Services All Other 3
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual
General Fund Expenditures
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Pension Fund Contributions Capital Project Transfers All Other 4
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual
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Item #14.
Finance Department Monthly Report May 2022
City of Dover
Water Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 6,353,800 $ 6,353,800 $ 5,588,937 88%
Impact Fees 420,000 420,000 148,122 35%
Rents 436,700 436,700 459,847 105%
Miscellaneous 1 138,600 138,600 99,134 72%
$ 7,349,100 $ 7,349,100 $ 6,296,040 86%
Expenditures
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,341,300 $ 3,341,300 $ 2,729,690 82%
Interfund Services 967,600 967,600 870,846 90%
Debt Service 762,800 762,800 745,724 98%
Post Retirement Benefits 192,000 192,000 176,000 92%
Capital Project Transfers 1,148,600 1,148,600 861,450 75%
Electric Rev Fund Transfer 25,000 25,000 25,000 100%
General Fund Transfer 500,000 500,000 458,326 92%
All Other 2 27,000 27,000 20,503 76%
$ 6,964,300 $ 6,964,300 $ 5,887,540 85%
1
Includes Penalties, Income from Sale of Assets, Miscellaneous Income, and Reconnect Fees.
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees.
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Item #14.
Finance Department Monthly Report May 2022
Water Revenues
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous 1
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual
Water Expenditures
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Capital Project Transfers Electric Rev Fund General Fund Transfer All Other 2
Transfer
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual
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Item #14.
Finance Department Monthly Report May 2022
City of Dover
Wastewater Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 10,007,700 $ 10,007,700 $ 8,571,003 86%
Impact Fees 380,000 380,000 149,258 39%
Miscellaneous 1 82,900 82,900 36,608 44%
$ 10,470,600 $ 10,470,600 $ 8,756,870 84%
Expenditures
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 1,506,200 $ 1,506,200 $ 1,131,576 75%
Kent County Treatment Fee 4,302,900 4,302,900 3,511,487 82%
Interfund Services 738,600 738,600 649,607 88%
Debt Service 659,900 659,900 607,551 92%
Post Retirement Benefits 93,000 93,000 85,250 92%
Capital Project Transfers 799,200 799,200 799,200 100%
Electric I&E Transfer 25,000 25,000 25,000 100%
General Fund Transfer 500,000 500,000 458,337 92%
All Other 2 12,000 12,000 6,990 58%
$ 8,636,800 $ 8,636,800 $ 7,274,998 84%
1
Includes Interest Income, Penalties, Loss on Disposal, and Miscellaneous Income.
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees.
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Item #14.
Finance Department Monthly Report May 2022
Wastewater Revenues
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Miscellaneous 1
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual
Wastewater Expenditures
$5,000,000
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Program Expenses Kent County Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric I&E Transfer General Fund Transfer All Other 2
Treatment Fee Benefits Transfers
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual
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Finance Department Monthly Report May 2022
City of Dover
Electric Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2022)
Revenues
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 83,232,400 $ 83,232,400 $ 71,974,456 86%
Distribution of Earnings (5,196,000) (5,196,000) (4,629,114) 89%
All Other 1 3,825,000 3,825,000 4,033,573 105%
$ 81,861,400 $ 81,861,400 $ 71,378,914 87%
Expenditures
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 47,757,300 $ 47,757,300 $ 45,294,975 95%
Electric Operating Div. Exp. 7,788,700 7,788,700 6,368,094 82%
Interfund Services 3,647,400 3,647,400 3,461,343 95%
Debt Service 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,282,560 71%
Post Retirement Benefits 843,500 843,500 773,212 92%
Capital Project Transfers 3,711,100 3,711,100 2,359,000 64%
General Fund Transfer 11,000,000 11,000,000 10,083,337 92%
Rate Stabilization Reserve 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 100%
All Other 2 2,259,500 2,259,500 1,947,264 86%
$ 80,807,500 $ 80,807,500 $ 73,569,786 91%
1
Includes Rental Revenue, Miscellaneous Service Revenue, Interest Earnings, Investment Management Fees,
New Service Fees, Sale of Assets, Trf from Uncollectible Reserves, General Service Billing, Revenue from
Rate Stabilization, Penalties, and Green Energy Charges.
2
Includes Utility Tax, Interest on Deposits, Bank & CC Fees, Bond Issuance Costs, Transfer to Uncollectible
Reserve, and Green Energy.
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Budget Rev. Budget Actual
Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 760,877 760,877 665,255
Sales per MWh 100.89 100.89 99.65
Purchased/Generated MWh 778,465- 778,465- 691,881-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $61.28 $61.28 $65.43
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Electric Fund - Revenues
Mil lions
$(10) $- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $100
Original Budget
Revised Budget
Actual
Customer Sales Distribution of Earnings All Other 1
Electric Fund - Expenditures
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Power Supply & Electric Operating Post Retirement Capital Project General Fund Rate Stabilization
Interfund Services Debt Service All Other 2
Generation Div. Exp. Benefits Transfers Transfer Reserve
Original Budget $47,757,300 7,788,700 3,647,400 1,800,000 843,500 3,711,100 11,000,000 2,000,000 2,259,500
Revised Budget $47,757,300 7,788,700 3,647,400 1,800,000 843,500 3,711,100 11,000,000 2,000,000 2,259,500
Actual $45,294,975 6,368,094 3,461,343 1,282,560 773,212 2,359,000 10,083,337 2,000,000 1,947,264
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2022)
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 535,800 $ 535,800 $ 422,612 79%
Council 190,800 190,800 100,118 52% Mayor
Tax Assessor 263,800 263,800 165,558 63% Human Resources
Fire 797,200 797,200 695,869 87% Customer Services
Grounds 1,487,500 1,487,500 1,257,685 85% Fleet Maintenance
Library 1,859,900 1,859,900 1,518,538 82%
Procurement & Inventory
Recreation 1,191,500 1,191,500 938,316 79%
Life Safety 472,300 482,300 420,045 87% Engineering 2
Code Enforcement 654,100 654,100 493,781 75% Facilities Management
Planning 642,000 614,000 447,827 73% Pub. Services Administration
Public Inspections 651,200 651,200 575,131 88% Finance
Police 18,544,700 18,619,700 15,943,320 86%
1
Information Technology
Police Extra Duty 541,400 541,400 498,040 92%
City Manager
Streets 636,000 694,400 556,946 80%
Sanitation 2,564,800 2,564,800 2,000,747 78% Stormwater
Stormwater 774,100 711,200 519,849 73% Sanitation
City Manager 920,100 930,100 861,265 93% Streets
Information Technology 738,500 738,500 601,963 82% Police Extra Duty 1
Finance 932,100 948,500 819,784 86%
Police
Pub. Services Administration 587,200 591,400 427,077 72%
Facilities Management 837,000 837,000 749,644 90% Public Inspections
Engineering
2
181,100 184,400 127,266 69% Planning
Procurement & Inventory 738,600 745,600 645,376 87% Code Enforcement
Fleet Maintenance 906,500 906,500 839,638 93% Life Safety
Customer Services 1,048,300 1,048,300 937,154 89%
Recreation
Human Resources 600,200 600,200 509,923 85%
Library
Mayor 222,800 222,800 166,589 75%
$ 39,519,500 $ 39,612,900 $ 33,240,058 84% Grounds
Fire
Tax Assessor
Council
1
Police Extra Duty is at 92% due to the Firefly/Nascar events. City Clerk
2
Contractual Services significantly under budget due to timing of work to be completed. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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Utilities Expenditure Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2022)
Water Divison
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 294,400 $ 294,400 $ 262,337 89%
Water Department 676,300 676,300 609,608 90%
Water Treatment Plant 2,370,600 2,370,600 1,857,745 78%
$ 3,341,300 $ 3,341,300 $ 2,729,690 82%
Wastewater Divison
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection * $ 393,700 $ 393,700 $ 261,859 67%
Wastewater Department 1,112,500 1,112,500 869,718 78%
$ 1,506,200 $ 1,506,200 $ 1,131,576 75%
Electric Division
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 4,127,400 $ 4,127,400 $ 3,514,187 85%
Electrical Engineering 1,419,600 1,419,600 1,123,670 79%
Administration 910,100 910,100 753,306 83%
Meter Reading 389,400 389,400 311,122 80%
Systems Operations 942,200 942,200 665,809 71%
$ 7,788,700 $ 7,788,700 $ 6,368,094 82%
* Contractual services under budget due to timing of award of contract, work hasn't begun.
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Water Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
72% 74% 76% 78% 80% 82% 84% 86% 88% 90% 92%
Wastewater Division % of Budget
Wastewater Department
Engineering & Inspection *
60% 62% 64% 66% 68% 70% 72% 74% 76% 78% 80%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
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Division Expense Summary (Electric Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2022)
Budget YTD (Over)/Under
Original Budget Actual
May Budget YTD
3rd Party Hedge Purchases $ 19,773,200 $ 17,403,831 $ 18,075,100 $ 671,269
Capacity Charges 13,322,900 11,506,587 11,922,700 416,113
Solar Power Supply 3,237,300 2,287,127 2,629,700 342,573
Solar Renewal Energy Crdt 409,600 294,308 330,000 35,692
1
Renewable Energy Credits 1,300,000 1,440,000 1,100,000 (340,000)
Regional Greenhouse Gas 33,700 - 25,300 25,300
2
PJM Charges Trans & Fees 6,772,100 8,495,512 6,213,400 (2,282,112)
2
PJM Charges 5,508,400 6,096,108 5,201,500 (894,608)
1
The cost of PJM RECs has soared during the past year on strong consumer buying interest. The combination of
voluntary and compliance related buying programs pushed the price of the PJM Tri-Qualified RECs up over
$22/REC in January 2022; this is more than double the REC price seen at the end of 2020.
2
Dover is experiencing unfavorable variances for PJM Transmission, Energy and Congestion & Losses from the
Actual Budget YTD thru May. We saw a slight variance beginning in December but thru May we have continued
along this same trend. This presentation gives the reader a better view of the Actual Expense vs the Budget Actual
YTD thru May. When viewing the overall Annual Budget vs Actual Expense the reader does not easily see this
budgeted deficit. These overages are due to unprecedented increases in energy costs. During the preparation of
the FY22 Budget (in May/June 2021) and in reviewing the trends for the prior 10 years; while energy costs had
been low to moderate, estimates did not anticipate such a significant increase in energy supply costs as to what
we are now seeing in the market.
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Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2022)
General Fund Original Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Fire $ 250,300 $ 250,300 $ 147,600 59%
Code Enforcement 50,300 - - 0%
Inspections 25,100 47,700 22,578 47%
Planning - 500 458 92%
Police 526,000 711,300 227,188 32%
Streets 506,000 3,153,600 724,431 23%
Sanitation 166,200 660,000 - 0%
Stormwater 2,546,200 3,012,600 543,662 18%
Grounds 125,000 125,000 56,086 45%
Library County Grant 25,000 25,000 - 0%
Recreation 756,000 1,118,700 73,183 7%
Purchasing - 293,500 296,512 101%
Information Technology 36,600 84,100 72,881 87%
Facilities Management - 700,000 - 0%
Public Works Engineering - 25,300 25,149 99%
General Fund Capital Projects $ 5,012,700 $ 10,207,600 $ 2,189,728 21%
Water Fund
Water $ 1,729,000 $ 1,727,100 $ 548,416 32%
Water Engineering - 200 114 0%
Water Treatment Plant 177,300 385,200 (4,689) -1%
Water Fund Capital Projects $ 1,906,300 $ 2,112,500 $ 543,841 26%
Wastewater Fund
Wastewater Engineering $ - $ 200 $ 114 57%
Wastewater 831,200 1,513,800 725,975 48%
Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 831,200 $ 1,514,000 $ 726,089 48%
Electric Fund
Electric Generation $ 9,070,000 $ 10,198,800 $ 1,337,779 13%
Transmission/Distribution 1,320,800 1,872,900 870,200 46%
Electrical Engineering 8,952,300 9,930,000 1,456,857 15%
ERP System 500,000 1,556,700 73,725 5%
Electric Administration 1,843,200 2,446,100 500,184 20%
Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 21,686,300 $ 26,004,500 $ 4,238,744 16%
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 29,436,500 $ 39,838,600 $ 7,698,402 19%
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Capital Outlay - All Divisions
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual
Capital Outlay - By Fund
$30,000,000
$26,004,500
$25,000,000
$21,686,300
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,207,600
$10,000,000
$5,012,700
$5,000,000 $4,238,744
$1,906,300 $2,112,500 $2,189,728
$1,514,000
$831,200 $543,841 $726,089
$-
Original Budget Revised Budget Actual
General Fund Capital Projects Water Fund Capital Projects Wastewater Fund Electric Fund Capital Projects
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MONTHLY REPORT
MAY 2022
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Date Range: From 05/01/2022 to 05/31/2022
Incident Run Log Company: All Companies Item #15.
Dover Fire Department Equipment Type(s): All Equipment Types
Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
05/01/2022 30046 2022-000470 14:08 1001 WHITEOAK RD BLDG B Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/01/2022 30046 2022-000471 16:46 101 BABB DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/01/2022 30046 2022-000472 17:49 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.0
05/01/2022 30046 2022-000473 20:22 320 BILLY MITCHELL LN Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
05/01/2022 30046 2022-000474 23:06 148 JOHN HUNN BROWN RD Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.8
05/02/2022 30046 2022-000475 11:38 1131 N DUPONT HWY LOT 2 Public service assistance, other 0.0
05/03/2022 30046 2022-000476 00:06 104 NORTH EXIT Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
05/03/2022 30046 2022-000477 01:19 322 TOPAZ CIR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 2.5
05/03/2022 30046 2022-000478 03:46 195 COMMERCE WAY Building fire 1.8
05/03/2022 30046 2022-000479 21:11 426 S NEW ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.8
05/05/2022 30046 2022-000480 00:49 1200 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/05/2022 30046 2022-000481 03:40 322 TOPAZ CIRCLE Citizen complaint 0.3
05/05/2022 30046 2022-000482 11:59 550 OTIS DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
05/05/2022 30046 2022-000483 13:28 8 W LOOCKERMAN ST Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.4
05/05/2022 30046 2022-000484 15:32 21 S LITTLE CREEK RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.6
05/06/2022 30046 2022-000485 02:14 800 BAY RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 4.6
05/06/2022 30046 2022-000486 10:56 200 PLAZA DR Road freight or transport vehicle fire 0.9
05/06/2022 30046 2022-000487 15:07 101 BABB DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.7
05/07/2022 30046 2022-000488 11:30 1348 E DIVISION ST Public service 0.3
05/07/2022 30046 2022-000489 14:17 411 REED ST Power line down 1.1
05/07/2022 30046 2022-000490 15:21 411 S QUEEN ST Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.2
05/07/2022 30046 2022-000491 15:23 246 KENTWOOD DR Power line down 0.5
05/07/2022 30046 2022-000492 16:32 1570 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
05/07/2022 30046 2022-000493 17:20 1259 SHARON HILL RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.6
05/07/2022 30046 2022-000494 17:49 1525 MCKEE RD Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
05/07/2022 30046 2022-000495 20:34 9788 WESTVILLE RD Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined 0.9
05/08/2022 30046 2022-000496 12:29 1365 N DUPONT HWY 5000 Cooking fire, confined to container 0.8
05/08/2022 30046 2022-000497 21:19 225 CECIL ST Building fire 1.1
05/09/2022 30046 2022-000498 00:07 1200 N DUPONT HWY Overheated motor 1.6
05/09/2022 30046 2022-000499 11:07 225 S STATE ST Smoke scare, odor of smoke 2.1
05/09/2022 30046 2022-000500 13:14 30 S NEW ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/10/2022 30046 2022-000501 11:14 Bay Rd No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.2
05/11/2022 30046 2022-000502 10:26 426 S NEW ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1.3
05/11/2022 30046 2022-000503 11:14 230 E SHELDRAKE CIRCLE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/11/2022 30046 2022-000504 18:56 764 LEIPSIC RD Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.2
05/11/2022 30046 2022-000505 18:57 1568 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
05/11/2022 30046 2022-000506 19:06 641 FULTON ST Outside rubbish fire, other 0.1
05/12/2022 30046 2022-000507 18:55 1131 BAY RD LOT 10 No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.3
05/13/2022 30046 2022-000508 02:11 800 BAY RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.6
05/13/2022 30046 2022-000509 10:20 1051 COLLEGE RD Good intent call, other 0.4
05/13/2022 30046 2022-000510 13:22 30 S NEW ST False alarm or false call, other 0.5
05/13/2022 30046 2022-000511 15:17 119 SHINNECOCK RD Service Call, other 0.4
05/13/2022 30046 2022-000512 22:38 162 CLEARSTREAM DR False alarm or false call, other 0.3
05/14/2022 30046 2022-000513 18:04 323 CHARRING CROSS DR No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.5
05/14/2022 30046 2022-000514 20:51 S GOVERNORS AVE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
05/15/2022 30046 2022-000515 01:20 1441 N DUPONT HWY No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.5
05/15/2022 30046 2022-000516 14:07 1068 S BRADFORD ST Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.5
05/15/2022 30046 2022-000517 17:38 170 WOODVILLE DR Assist invalid 0.3
05/15/2022 30046 2022-000518 17:59 30 PATRIOT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/15/2022 30046 2022-000519 20:21 1 CLEAR STREAM DR Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 0.1
05/15/2022 30046 2022-000520 20:44 1155 WALKER RD System malfunction, other 0.3
05/15/2022 30046 2022-000521 21:39 668 VISTA AVE Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.4
05/16/2022 30046 2022-000522 13:14 744 RIVER RD Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.4
05/16/2022 30046 2022-000523 14:57 19 S STATE ST Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/16/2022 30046 2022-000524 15:10 838 PAUL ST Building fire 1.7
05/16/2022 30046 2022-000525 17:56 35 N. FAIRFIELD DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
05/16/2022 30046 2022-000526 18:35 51 WEBBS LN C Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
05/16/2022 30046 2022-000527 21:11 30 S NEW ST Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.7
05/17/2022 30046 2022-000528 17:14 4 CANNON MILL DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
05/17/2022 30046 2022-000529 18:25 14 CROWN DR Assist invalid Item #15. 3.4
05/17/2022 30046 2022-000530 21:50 SCARBOROUGH RD Forest, woods or wildland fire 0.4
05/18/2022 30046 2022-000531 00:45 120 N STATE ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
05/18/2022 30046 2022-000532 01:18 400 N DUPONT HWY G Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.7
05/18/2022 30046 2022-000533 07:17 666 S DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.3
05/18/2022 30046 2022-000534 08:45 103 KURT DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
05/18/2022 30046 2022-000535 12:45 875 JANEKA LN Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/18/2022 30046 2022-000536 18:16 504 N BRADFORD ST Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.7
05/18/2022 30046 2022-000537 18:17 103 S GOVERNORS AVE Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.7
05/18/2022 30046 2022-000538 21:13 190 CLEAR STREAM DR Good intent call, other 0.2
05/19/2022 30046 2022-000539 08:02 950 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/19/2022 30046 2022-000540 08:27 27 S BRADFORD ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
05/19/2022 30046 2022-000541 12:41 3282 N DUPONT HWY 2 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.7
05/19/2022 30046 2022-000542 15:13 901 FOREST ST Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 0.2
05/19/2022 30046 2022-000543 16:46 2229 SHARON HILL RD No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.4
05/19/2022 30046 2022-000544 17:29 1115 OAK DR Authorized controlled burning 0.2
05/20/2022 30046 2022-000545 14:35 401 FEDERAL ST False alarm or false call, other 0.3
05/20/2022 30046 2022-000546 16:33 1045 N DUPONT HWY Overheated motor 0.7
05/20/2022 30046 2022-000547 23:41 1006 S BRADFORD ST Trash or rubbish fire, contained 1.3
05/21/2022 30046 2022-000548 10:34 1700 N DUPONT HWY J Carbon monoxide incident 1.1
05/21/2022 30046 2022-000549 10:35 W DENNEYS RD Assist invalid 0.5
05/21/2022 30046 2022-000550 10:37 N DUPONT HWY & KINGS HWY N E Police matter 0.2
05/21/2022 30046 2022-000551 14:31 41 FAIRWAY LAKES DR G Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.1
05/21/2022 30046 2022-000552 16:57 625 BAY RD Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.4
05/21/2022 30046 2022-000553 17:17 1131 BAY RD LOT 1 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 0.3
05/22/2022 30046 2022-000554 19:42 1700 N DUPONT HWY J Carbon monoxide incident 1.0
05/22/2022 30046 2022-000555 20:15 320 BILLY MITCHELL LN Cooking fire, confined to container 0.5
05/22/2022 30046 2022-000556 23:37 1198 S GOVERNORS AVE Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/23/2022 30046 2022-000557 01:09 970 N STATE ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
05/23/2022 30046 2022-000558 02:27 BAY-MIAH MAUL LIGHTHOUSE Assist invalid 6.4
05/23/2022 30046 2022-000559 08:25 970 N STATE ST Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/23/2022 30046 2022-000560 12:41 1568 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/24/2022 30046 2022-000561 01:08 200 GARRISON OAK DR No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.3
05/24/2022 30046 2022-000562 13:19 105 KATRINA WAY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/24/2022 30046 2022-000563 22:05 42 EDGEWOOD RD Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1.4
05/25/2022 30046 2022-000564 09:02 222 S DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
05/26/2022 30046 2022-000565 13:59 21 S LITTLE CREEK RD Smoke or odor removal 0.3
05/26/2022 30046 2022-000566 14:07 144 KINGS HWY Central station, malicious false alarm 0.8
05/26/2022 30046 2022-000567 14:34 1 DOVER HIGH DRIVE Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.1
05/26/2022 30046 2022-000568 19:11 2249 WHITEOAK RD Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.5
05/26/2022 30046 2022-000569 19:42 183 WILLIS RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.6
05/26/2022 30046 2022-000570 22:05 1171 BAY RD Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/27/2022 30046 2022-000571 00:04 68 S QUEEN ST No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.7
05/28/2022 30046 2022-000572 16:31 30 S NEW ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.6
05/29/2022 30046 2022-000573 11:27 2161 FORREST AVE Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/29/2022 30046 2022-000574 17:34 211 ACORN LA Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/29/2022 30046 2022-000575 19:51 50 S NEW ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.5
05/29/2022 30046 2022-000576 21:52 1700 N DUPONT HWY J Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1.9
05/29/2022 30046 2022-000577 22:48 162 WILLIS RD G Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 1.0
05/30/2022 30046 2022-000578 09:58 904 WHATCOAT DR Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/30/2022 30046 2022-000579 11:17 725 HORSEPOND RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/30/2022 30046 2022-000580 20:31 102 ORCHARD AVE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
05/31/2022 30046 2022-000581 22:31 61 S BRADFORD ST System malfunction, other 0.6
05/31/2022 30046 2022-000582 23:05 104 TRAFALGAR DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
Total Number of Incidents: 113
Total Length of Incidents: 73.6 Hours
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Item #16.
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. 400 South Queen Street
Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
July 11, 2022
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report of Dover Police Department activities for May 2022:
COMPLAINTS/EVENTS
YTD Totals compiled through May 2022 numbered 16,463.
This represents an increase of 1,213 from the 15,250 reported over the same period in 2021.
20,000 17,845
16,563 16,463
15,250
13,973
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
Burglary: 3 cases reported, 1 case cleared and 1 case cleared from previous months.
Robbery: 3 cases reported, 1 case cleared and 0 cases cleared from previous months.
Sex Assault: 4 cases reported, 1 case cleared and 1 case cleared from previous months.
Homicide: 0 cases reported.
There were 3 Non-Criminal Death Investigations, all of which were cleared.
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DRUG, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME / STREET CRIMES UNIT ENFORCEMENT
Marijuana: 7,710.74 grams seized
Cocaine: 257.02 grams seized
Ecstasy: 45.76 doses seized
Prescription Pills: 93 doses seized
Heroin: 0.238 grams seized
Methamphetamine: 1,636.52 grams seized
Fentanyl: 0.005 grams seized
Other Rx Drugs: 37.58 grams/doses seized
Drug Proceeds: $55,211 seized
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
15 11
10 7
5 2 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU
HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN
Firearms: 18 Handguns, 2 Rifles & 1 Shotgun
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
YTD Citation Totals compiled through May 31, 2022 numbered 3,038.
This represents an increase of 565 from the 2,473 reported over the same period in 2021.
4,500
3,859 3,820
4,000
3,500
3,038
3,000
2,495 2,473
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
TRAFFIC CRASHES: YTD = 958
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911 CENTER ACTIVITY
Total compiled during May numbered 7,139 calls.
This represents a decrease of 335 from the 7,474 reported during the same period in 2021.
9,000
8,058
7,789
8,000 7,474
7,139
7,000 6,415
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
YTD Totals compiled through May 31, 2022 numbered 1,386.
This represents a decrease of 229 from the 1,615 reported over the same period in 2021.
2,500 2,192
1,863
2,000 1,685 1,615
1,386
1,500 1,081
1,000 802
649
450
500 274
0
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
ISSUED 2,192 1,863 1,685 1,615 1,386
PAID 1,081 802 649 450 274
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COMMUNITY POLICING
This proactive unit takes the lead on community engagement and supporting our community
organizations. They have administrative responsibilities and also support other departmental units,
such as patrol, during times of high work volumes or special operations with enforcement
activities. In addition to those duties, the unit accomplished the following in May:
Supported the Police mission associated with the annual NASCAR Race
Assisted Code Enforcement Officials at several properties
Participation in the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremonies during Police Week
Addressed a Landlord / Tenant issue on Par Haven Drive
Addressed a homelessness situation at 801 S. State Street
K-9 Roy visited the Riley Brown Elementary School
Touch a Truck event at the Riley Brown Elementary School (different day)
Participation in GVI related training, meetings and an outreach on Cyprus Branch Rd
Participation in the Dover Fire Department night out presentation
Attending the Kirkwood Neighborhood Watch meeting
Attending the Cranberry Run Development HOA meeting
Attending the Persimmon Park Place HOA meeting
Attending a Dover Housing Meeting at Capital Green
Attending the White Oak / Town Pointe HOA meeting
Addressed complaint regarding weapons discharges along Harmony Lane
Assist City Officials in relation to 307 N. Governors Ave complaints
Participation in the investigation of a shooting / attempted homicide on New Street
Investigated and filed warrants on a series of downtown indecent exposure incidents
Addressed juveniles climbing/jumping on cars on Persimmon Tree Lane
Followed up on a suspicious vehicle issue at Persimmon Tree Apartment Complex
Followed up on a neighborhood complaint regarding a dog waste
Addressed a homelessness situation at the Town Pointe Kohl’s
Participation in “Touch a Truck” activities at E. Dover & Booker T Elementary schools
Participation in “Rock the Block” activities with Habitat in Downtown
Participation in Career Day at Campus Community Charter School
Participation in a Story Time event at the Dover Library
Support several understaffed patrol shifts
Recruitment event at Hudson Fields in Sussex County
Increased presence at all City Schools following the Uvalde TX incident
Community Outreach at Dover Place Senior Center
Support the SRO mission with school coverage
Support Behavioral Health Unit with outreach at multiple locations
Continued foot patrols along Loockerman Street Corridor
Members of the CPU attend numerous meetings with community associations and organizations
as a part of our ongoing liaison relationships.
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Item #16.
CHIEF’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Police Chief’s Advisory Committee (PCAC) is comprised of nine (9) diverse stakeholders
living/working in the City of Dover. It meets regularly to provide input/feedback to the Chief on
the various operations of the agency. May activity is as follows:
The Advisory Committee was unable to meet in May due to persistent scheduling conflicts
among the members. However, the Chairperson did accompany the Chief on a trip to
Washington D.C. to observe National Police Week activities.
PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES
The Behavioral Health Unit began operations as anticipated in late May. Information
regarding early mission progress will come in the next update. An introduction to Council
is planned for June.
The Dover Municipal Police Academy graduated its 3rd Session on Friday the 27th of May
at the Central Middle School. This was the largest class to date and included 5 Dover
entry-level Officers. Appreciation to the Mayor for his participation and to members of
Council for their attendance.
In relation to recruitment and hiring of entry-level Police Officers, the first hiring cycle
produced only 4 candidates to be interviewed by the Chief. The second hiring cycle is in
progress and has generated limited interest. Projections indicate a very small pool of
finalist candidates for hiring consideration.
The Body Worn Camera project is meeting all timeline expectations. Live deployment is
now directed for the beginning of June.
The Animal Control/Welfare mission will be supported by the State over the summer
months resulting from the announced resignation of Dover’s full-time officer.
There continues to be 4 vacant Cadet Officer slots with 1 application under consideration.
There are 3 vacant Police Officer slots with 1 Dover Officer currently in the 2022 Delaware
State Police hiring process.
The annual promotional process was executed as planned in May and featured the new test
for the ranks of Master Corporal and Sergeant. This marks the first year that the supervisors
test came from an outside vendor. This test is drawn from material found in leadership,
management and supervisory text books and the process is both peer reviewed and court
tested. Anecdotal feedback is generally positive regarding the change.
Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and
activities in the City of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas A. Johnson, Jr.
Chief of Police
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Item #17.
City of Dover
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-07
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 2 – Administration, Article II - City Council, Section 2-201 - Compensation and expenses for
4 mayor, council, and other elected or appointed officials be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold,
5 blue, and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
6 Sec. 2-201. - Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or appointed officials.
7
8 (a) Fees established. In accordance with section 12 of the Charter, authorizing the council to establish
9 compensation and expenses for the mayor, council members, and other elected or appointed officials,
10 the following fees are hereby established:
11 (1) Mayor. The mayor shall receive an annual salary of $45,000.00 $52,000.00 (FY 2023). In
12 addition, the mayor shall receive an expense allotment of up to $5,000.00, to be included in the city's
13 annual budget for miscellaneous expenses, to be reimbursed upon submission of receipts or proper
14 documentation. Expenses in excess of this amount shall only be permitted by council approval. The
15 mayor shall be entitled to all benefits customary to an employee of the city, except pension benefits,
16 and sick and vacation leave.
17 (2) Council members generally. Each council member shall receive an annual salary of $7,416.00
18 $18,000.00 (FY 2023), to be paid monthly. The council president shall receive an annual salary of
19 $8,652.00 $23,000.00 (FY 2023), to be paid monthly. Council members shall receive reimbursement
20 for actual and necessary expenses incurred when on official business as prescribed by ordinance or
21 policy.
22 (3) Board of assessment appeals. Each appointed member of the board sitting to hear appeals from
23 the municipal assessment shall receive $75.00 per diem reimbursement for expenses for the
24 preparation and attendance at each meeting of the board of assessment appeals.
25 (4) Nonemployee election officers. Each person not a city employee appointed to serve as an election
26 judge for any municipal election shall receive $200.00 for per diem reimbursement for each election
27 attended. Each person chosen to serve as a clerical assistant for any municipal election shall receive
28 $150.00 for per diem reimbursement for each election attended.
29 (5) Employee election officers. Employees of the city appointed to serve as election judges or
30 officials for any municipal election shall receive $150.00 for per diem reimbursement for expenses
31 for each municipal election attended in addition to their regular salary.
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32 (6) Appointee to council committee. Each appointed member to any city council committee, not
33 serving an elected term to any city office, shall receive $75.00 for preparation and attendance at each
34 committee meeting to which the member is appointed.
35 (7) Employee on council committee. Any city employee appointed to a council committee shall
36 receive $25.00 for reimbursement for expenses per diem for each meeting attended which is held
37 after 5:00 p.m. on a scheduled workday or at any time on a weekend or city-approved holiday.
38 (8) Planning commission. Each appointed member of the planning commission shall receive $100.00
39 per diem reimbursement for expenses to be paid monthly for preparation and attendance at each
40 meeting of the planning commission.
41 (9) Board of adjustment. Each appointed member of the board of adjustment shall receive $75.00 per
42 diem reimbursement for expenses to be paid monthly for preparation and attendance at each meeting
43 of the board of adjustment.
44 (Code 1981, § 2-70; Ord. of 9-14-1987; Ord. of 8-27-1990; Ord. of 11-26-1990, § 1; Ord. of 1-11-1993;
45 Ord. of 6-27-1994; Ord. of 2-24-1997(2); Ord. of 1-10-2000; Ord. of 10-9-2000; Ord. of 1-22-2001; Ord.
46 of 6-24-2002; Ord. of 6-25-2007; Ord. No. 2009-16, 7-27-2009; Ord. No. 2009-23, 10-26-2009; Ord. No.
47 2009-17, 11-9-2009; Ord. No. 2017-09 , 8-14-2017; Ord. No. 2019-18 , 9-9-2019)
48 ADOPTED: *
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50 SYNOPSIS
51 This ordinance updates mayor and councilmembers salaries to be consistent with HB 456 - An Act to amend
52 the Charter of the City of Dover. Also, by removing "to be paid monthly" will allow council to be paid with
53 staff. This change is intended to improve efficiency and ensure effective coordination among all
54 departments.
55 (SPONSORS: SUDLER AND ANDERSON)
56 Actions History
57 06/28/2022 - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
58 07/11/2022 - Scheduled for First Reading
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