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Regular City Council Packet-REVISED

City Council Meetings. 10 de abril de 2023.

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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 10, 2023, at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA THIS AGENDA AND PACKET HAVE BEEN REVISED BY REMOVING ITEM #3 DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT 2022 ANNUAL REPORT. VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Link: https://rb.gy/u0gdzt Event number: 2539 961 3223 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. The meeting can also be viewed on Comcast Channel 14, Verizon Channel 20, and on the City's Streaming Player located at www.cityofdover.com under "Quick Links". 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 - Councilman Hare 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 Page 1

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 10, 2023 PAGE 2 Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. PROCLAMATIONS 1. Arbor Day 2. National Lineman Appreciation Day PUBLIC HEARING 3. Resolution No. 2023-03 - Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $60,000 Water and Sewer revenue bonds of the City of Dover for the Lead Service Line Inventory Project and Authorizing all Necessary Action in Connection therewith 4. Resolution No. 2023-04 - Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $115,000 Water and sewer revenue bonds of the City of Dover For the Lead Service Line Inventory/Replacement for Brandywine Court Condominiums and Authorizing All Necessary Action in Connection Therewith PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council meeting of January 23, 2023. A Public Hearing before the Planning Commission was held on March 20, 2023. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and 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. 5. Annexation/Rezoning of Property Lands of Christina L. Kelleher at 273 Acorn Lane A. Public Hearing - Zoning Classification Property located at 273 Acorn Lane, for a parcel of land totaling 0.611 +/- acres, owned by Christina L. Kelleher. This property is currently zoned RS-1 (Residential Single Family Zone)(Kent County Zoning Classification) and the proposed zoning is R-8 (One Family Residence Zone)(City of Dover Zoning Classification) (Tax Parcel: ED-00-068.19.01-13.00- 000; Planning Reference: AX-23-02) B. Adoption of Annexation Resolution No. 2023-05 C. Final Reading/Adoption of Rezoning Ordinance #2023-03 The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of February 13, 2023. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government." (1) An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 273 Acorn Lane. PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council meeting of January 23, 2023. The Public Hearing/Final reading was deferred from March 13, 2023, until April 10, 2023, during the February 27, 2023, Regular Council Meeting. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and 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. Page 2

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 10, 2023 PAGE 3 6. Public Hearing/Final Reading- Ordinance #2023-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: Annexation Areas Amendments to 2019 Comprehensive Plan as amended. Review of a series of Amendments to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. The Amendments include consideration of the following as associated with Annexation Application AX-23-01 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road: requests for amendment of Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas to revise the Annexation Plan category of two properties and requests for amendment of Map 13-2: Potential Land Uses for Annexation Areas to identify the Land Use Classification of two properties. (Planning Reference: Mi-23- 01) A. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map - Request for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive to revise the Annexation Plan category from Area of Concern and unidentified area to Category 2: Priority Annexation Area on Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map. a. Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02- 49.00-000. b. Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. B. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map - Request for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive to identify the Land Use Classification as Public & Private Utilities on Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map. a. Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02- 49.00-000. b. Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES 7. Regular City Council Meeting of March 27, 2023 (Deferred to the April 24, 2023, Meeting) COMMITTEE REPORTS 8. Council Committee of the Whole Report March 28, 2023 (Deferred to the April 24, 2023, Meeting) Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee 9. Request for Subdivision Waivers - Lands of Wyoming LLC at Jefferson Terrace Ext SB-23-01C (Mary Ellen Gray, Planning and Community Development Director) Page 3

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 10, 2023 PAGE 4 (Two of the three requests for subdivision waivers were denied at the Council Committee of the Whole meeting on March 28, 2023. On April 6, 2023, Mr. Kyle Burchard, Mountain Consulting Engineer, on behalf of Wyoming LLC (applicant) submitted a withdrawal request for the Ekaman Subdivision application and all associated applications.) 10. Review of the First Steps of the Loockerman Street Changes (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) Committee Action Not Required 11. Follow up on the Capital School District Safety Concerns in the Hispanic Community (Council President Sudler) Committee Action Not Required Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 12. Creation of an Economic and Community Development Fund (David Hugg, City Manager) 13. Update on the movement of Conduit Bonds (David Hugg, City Manager) MONTHLY REPORTS - February 2023 14. City Assessor's Report 15. City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report 16. City Manager’s Report 17. City Planner's Report 18. Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report 19. Fire Chief's Report 20. Police Chief's Report 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 Page 4

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Item #1. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, each year the City of Dover, Delaware celebrates the last Friday in April as "Arbor Day. " Established by J Sterling Morton, a Nebraska pioneer, on April 10, 1872. In 1885, Arbor Day was named a legal holiday whose mission is to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Arbor Day observances are also an integral part of community recognition programs such as Tree City USA; and WHEREAS, the City of Dover was named a Tree City USA in 2022 for the thirty-third consecutive year by the National Arbor Day Foundation in recognition of the City's outstanding urban forestry program. Arbor Day is an occasion to plant trees and spotlight the numerous natural benefits that trees provide. Trees help absorb the sounds of traffic in urban areas by 40%, neighborhoods with trees are seven to nine degrees cooler than those without, trees also reduce energy costs by up to 25% by shading buildings and protecting them from winter winds; and WHEREAS, homes with trees have higher property values, and green space plays a major role in improving mental and physical health. Planting and maintaining trees absorbs carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, mitigating the effects of climate change; and WHEREAS, publicly demonstrating our commitment to the environment is a great way to build pride among the City of Dover residents, as well as to position our community as an attractive place to live. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim April 28th, 2023 as ARBOR DAY in the City of Dover and urge all citizens to support efforts to care for trees along our streets, in our parks, and in our yards. As the City of Dover plants trees on public property, 1urge all citizens to plant trees on their properties to enhance the environment and promote the well-being of present and future generations. U(~~ MAYOR Page 5

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Item #3. City of Dover MAYOR AND COUNCIL PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-03 1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $60,000 2 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR THE LEAD 3 SERVICE LINE INVENTORY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY 4 ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 5 WHEREAS, the City of Dover (the “City”) is authorized pursuant to Volume 52, Delaware 6 Laws, Chapter 111, as amended by Volume 57, Delaware Laws Chapter 340, Volume 36 Delaware 7 Laws, Chapter 158, as amended, and the City Charter (collectively the “Enabling Acts”) to issue 8 revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the replacement of lead service lines to increase the 9 reliability of the water infrastructure and decrease the lead levels in the residents’ drinking water; 10 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Enabling Acts, the City adopted a Bond Resolution on 11 February 27, 1989 (the “Bond Resolution”) providing for the issuance of water and sewer revenue 12 bonds, and pursuant to the Bond Resolution the City has issued and there remains outstanding its 13 (a) $5,581,059 Water and Sewer Bonds, Series 2009, (b) $2,404,017 Water and Sewer Bonds, 14 Series 2010, (c) $765,060 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, (d) $6,125,000 Water 15 and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, (e) $4,000,000 Water and Sewer Bonds, Series 2018, (f) 16 $881,356 Water and Sewer Bonds, Series 2018, and (g) $732,200 Water and Sewer Bonds, Series 17 2020 (the “Outstanding Bonds”); 18 WHEREAS, the City desires to issue additional revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond 19 Resolution on a parity with the Outstanding Bonds; and 20 WHEREAS, the City has approved certain capital improvements to its Water System and 21 desires to issue its additional parity revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Bond Resolution 22 and to pay the costs of said improvements and upgrades to its water infrastructure (the “Project”). 23 NOW THEREFORE THE CITY OF DOVER HEREBY ORDAINS (AT LEAST 24 THREE-FOURTHS OF THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL CONCURRING HEREIN): 25 Section 1. Amount and Purpose of the Bonds. Acting pursuant to the Enabling Acts and 26 the Bond Resolution, the City shall issue its negotiable obligations in the maximum aggregate 27 principal amount not to exceed $60,000 to finance, refinance or reimburse itself for a portion of 28 the cost of the construction and equipping of the Project, with the expectation that the full amount 29 of $60,000 of principal forgiveness, will be applied upon Project completion, an estimate of which 30 is appended hereto as Exhibit A. 31 The monies raised from the sale of the Bonds (including the investment earnings thereon) after the 32 payment of the costs of issuance, shall be expended only for the purposes authorized herein or as 33 may otherwise be authorized by subsequent action by City Council. Authorized purposes include 34 the costs of planning, constructing, acquiring, and equipping the Project or any portion thereof; P.O. Box 475 ❖ Dover, Delaware ❖19903 Page 7 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

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PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-03 PAGE 2 Item #3. 35 interest on the Bonds and any interim financing during the construction period and for a period of 36 up to one year following the estimated date of completion; the costs of issuance of the Bonds and 37 any interim financing; the repayment of temporary loans incurred with respect to the Project; and 38 the reimbursement of authorized costs previously expended by the City from other funds. 39 Section 2. Terms of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be sold to the Delaware Drinking Water 40 State Revolving Fund (the “SRF Fund”) administered by the State of Delaware Department of 41 Health and Social Services pursuant to the terms of its commitment letter dated January 19, 2023 42 (the “Commitment Letter”), a copy of which is appended hereto as Exhibit B, and the other terms 43 and conditions to be contained in a Financing Agreement between the City and the SRF Fund (the 44 “Financing Agreement”). It is anticipated that the interest rate on the Bonds will be 2.0%. 45 Section 3. Security for the Bonds. The principal, interest, and premium, if any, on the 46 Bonds shall be payable solely from the City’s Net Operating Revenue which is hereby pledged to 47 secure the Bonds on a parity with the Outstanding Bonds. The full faith and credit of the City shall 48 not be pledged to pay principal and interest on the Bonds. 49 Section 4. Rate Covenant. The City covenants that it will fix and collect rates, fees, and 50 other charges for the use of and for services furnished or to be furnished by the Water System, and 51 will from time to time revise such rates, fees, and other charges so that in each Fiscal Year the Net 52 Operating Revenue available to pay debt service on the Bonds will equal at least the principal and 53 interest requirements for the Bonds. If, for any reason, the revenues are insufficient to satisfy the 54 foregoing covenant, the City shall within ninety (90) days adjust and increase its rates, fees, and 55 other charges or reduce its Operating Expenses so as to provide sufficient Net Operating Revenue 56 to satisfy such requirement. 57 Section 5. Details of the Bonds. The Mayor and City Treasurer are authorized to 58 determine the details of the Bonds including the following: the date or dates of the Bonds; 59 provisions for either serial or term bonds; sinking fund or other reserve fund requirements of the 60 Bonds; due dates of the interest thereon; the form of the Bonds; the denominations and 61 designations of the Bonds; registration, conversion and transfer provisions of the Bonds; 62 provisions for the receipt, deposit, and investment of the proceeds of the Bonds; provisions for the 63 replacement of lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed Bonds; and provisions for issuing uncertificated 64 obligations and all procedures appropriate for the establishment of a system of issuing 65 uncertificated debt. The Bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the 66 Mayor and City Treasurer, shall contain an impression of the City Seal or a facsimile thereof, and 67 shall be attested by the manual signature of the City Clerk. 68 Section 6. Further Action. The Mayor, the President of the City Council, the City 69 Treasurer, the City Manager, and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to take such other 70 action on behalf of the City, as may be necessary or desirable to effect the adoption of this 71 Resolution and the issuance and sale of the Bonds and to provide for their security and to carry out 72 the intent of this Resolution, including the publication of notices and advertisements and the 73 execution and delivery of customary closing certificates. 74 Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its 75 passage. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish once in a newspaper published in the City a 76 notice in substantially the following form: Page 8

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PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-03 PAGE 3 Item #3. 77 “NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of The City of Dover, Delaware on 78 April 10, 2023 pursuant to Chapter 111, Volume 52, Delaware Laws, as amended, adopted a 79 resolution entitled as follows: 80 “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $60,000 81 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR THE LEAD 82 SERVICE LINE INVENTORY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION 83 IN CONNECTION THEREWITH” 84 “The purpose of the issuance and sale of said bonds is to provide funds (approximately 85 $60,000) to pay a portion of the costs of identifying aged infrastructure that is outlined in the Lead 86 and Copper Rule Revisions (LCCR), by inventorying old, lead and galvanized pipe.” 87 “Any action or proceeding to contest the validity of said resolution or any of its provisions 88 must be commenced within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. After expiration of 89 such period of limitation, no right of action or defense founded upon the invalidity of said 90 resolution or any of its provisions shall be asserted, nor shall the validity of said resolution or any 91 of its provisions be open to question in any court upon any ground whatsoever, except in an action 92 or proceeding commenced within such period.” 93 [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Page 9

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PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-03 PAGE 4 Item #3. 94 By order of the City Council of the City of Dover. 95 96 City Clerk 97 ADOPTED this day of , 2023. 98 CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE 99 Attest: 100 101 Clerk, Dover City Council President, Dover City Council 102 APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Dover on the ____ day of ______________, 2023. 103 104 Mayor Page 10

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PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-03 PAGE 5 Item #3. 105 Exhibit A 106 Estimated Costs of Project Project Total Bid Cost Delaware Drinking City of Dover Water State Financed Amount Revolving Fund Financed Amount Lead Service Line $ $60,000 $ Inventory/Replacement Total $ $60,000 $ Page 11

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PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-03 PAGE 6 Item #3. 107 Exhibit B 108 Commitment Letter Page 12

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Item #4. City of Dover MAYOR AND COUNCIL PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04 1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO 2 $115,000 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR 3 THE LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY/REPLACEMENT - BRANDYWINE COURT 4 CONDOMINIUMS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION IN 5 CONNECTION THEREWITH 6 7 WHEREAS, the City of Dover (the “City”) is authorized pursuant to Volume 52, 8 Delaware Laws, Chapter 111, as amended by Volume 57, Delaware Laws Chapter 340, Volume 9 36 Delaware Laws, Chapter 158, as amended, and the City Charter (collectively the “Enabling 10 Acts”) to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the replacement of lead service lines 11 to increase the reliability of the water infrastructure and decrease the lead levels in the residents’ 12 drinking water; 13 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Enabling Acts, the City adopted a Bond Resolution on 14 February 27, 1989 (the “Bond Resolution”) providing for the issuance of water and sewer 15 revenue bonds and pursuant to the Bond Resolution the City has issued and there remains 16 outstanding its (a) $5,581,059 Water and Sewer Bonds, Series 2009, (b) $2,404,017 Water and 17 Sewer Bonds, Series 2010, (c) $765,060 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 18 (d) $6,125,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, (e) $4,000,000 Water and Sewer 19 Bonds, Series 2018, (f) $881,356 Water and Sewer Bonds, Series 2018, and (g) $732,200 Water 20 and Sewer Bonds, Series 2020 (the “Outstanding Bonds”); 21 WHEREAS, the City desires to issue additional revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond 22 Resolution on a parity with the Outstanding Bonds; and 23 WHEREAS, the City has approved certain capital improvements to its Water System 24 and desires to issue its additional parity revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Bond 25 Resolution and to pay the costs of said improvements and upgrades to its water infrastructure 26 (the “Project”). 27 NOW THEREFORE THE CITY OF DOVER HEREBY ORDAINS (AT LEAST 28 THREE FOURTHS OF THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL CONCURRING HEREIN): 29 Section 1. Amount and Purpose of the Bonds. Acting pursuant to the Enabling Acts and 30 the Bond Resolution, the City shall issue its negotiable obligations in the maximum aggregate 31 principal amount not to exceed $115,000 to finance, refinance or reimburse itself for a portion of 32 the cost of the construction and equipping of the Project, with the expectation that the full 33 amount of $115,000 of principal forgiveness, will be applied upon Project completion, an 34 estimate of which is appended hereto as Exhibit A. 35 The monies raised from the sale of the Bonds (including the investment earnings thereon) 36 after the payment of the costs of issuance, shall be expended only for the purposes authorized 37 herein or as may otherwise be authorized by subsequent action by City Council. Authorized P.O. Box 475 ❖ Dover, Delaware ❖19903 Page 13 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

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Item #4. PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04 PAGE 2 38 purposes include the costs of planning, constructing, acquiring and equipping the Project or any 39 portion thereof; interest on the Bonds and any interim financing during the construction period 40 and for a period of up to one year following the estimated date of completion; the costs of 41 issuance of the Bonds and any interim financing; the repayment of temporary loans incurred with 42 respect to the Project; and the reimbursement of authorized costs previously expended by the 43 City from other funds. 44 Section 2. Terms of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be sold to the Delaware Drinking Water 45 State Revolving Fund (the “SRF Fund”) administered by the State of Delaware Department of 46 Health and Social Services pursuant to the terms of its commitment letter dated January 19, 2023 47 (the “Commitment Letter”), a copy of which is appended hereto as Exhibit B, and the other terms 48 and conditions to be contained in a Financing Agreement between the City and the SRF Fund 49 (the “Financing Agreement”). It is anticipated that the interest rate on the Bonds will be 2.0%. 50 Section 3. Security for the Bonds. The principal, interest and premium, if any, on the 51 Bonds shall be payable solely from the City’s Net Operating Revenue which is hereby pledged to 52 secure the Bonds on a parity with the Outstanding Bonds. The full faith and credit of the City 53 shall not be pledged to pay principal and interest on the Bonds. 54 Section 4. Rate Covenant. The City covenants that it will fix and collect rates, fees and 55 other charges for the use of and for services furnished or to be furnished by the Water System, 56 and will from time to time revise such rates, fees and other charges so that in each Fiscal Year 57 the Net Operating Revenue available to pay debt service on the Bonds will equal at least the 58 principal and interest requirements for the Bonds. If, for any reason, the revenues are 59 insufficient to satisfy the foregoing covenant, the City shall within ninety (90) days adjust and 60 increase its rates, fees and other charges or reduce its Operating Expenses so as to provide 61 sufficient Net Operating Revenue to satisfy such requirement. 62 Section 5. Details of the Bonds. The Mayor and City Treasurer are authorized to 63 determine the details of the Bonds including the following: the date or dates of the Bonds; 64 provisions for either serial or term bonds; sinking fund or other reserve fund requirements of the 65 Bonds; due dates of the interest thereon; the form of the Bonds; the denominations and 66 designations of the Bonds; registration, conversion and transfer provisions of the Bonds; 67 provisions for the receipt, deposit and investment of the proceeds of the Bonds; provisions for 68 the replacement of lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed Bonds; and provisions for issuing 69 uncertificated obligations and all procedures appropriate for the establishment of a system of 70 issuing uncertificated debt. The Bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of 71 the Mayor and City Treasurer, shall contain an impression of the City Seal or a facsimile thereof 72 and shall be attested by the manual signature of the City Clerk. 73 Section 6. Further Action. The Mayor, the President of the City Council, the City 74 Treasurer, the City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to take such other 75 action on behalf of the City, as may be necessary or desirable to effect the adoption of this 76 Resolution and the issuance and sale of the Bonds and to provide for their security and to carry 77 out the intent of this Resolution, including the publication of notices and advertisements and the 78 execution and delivery of customary closing certificates. Page 14

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Item #4. PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04 PAGE 3 79 Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its 80 passage. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish once in a newspaper published in the City 81 a notice in substantially the following form: 82 “NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of The City of Dover, Delaware on 83 April 10, 2023 pursuant to Chapter 111, Volume 52, Delaware Laws, as amended, adopted a 84 resolution entitled as follows: 85 “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $115,000 86 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR THE LEAD 87 SERVICE LINE INVENTORY/REPLACEMENT FOR BRANDYWINE COURT 88 CONDOMINIUMS AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION IN CONNECTION 89 THEREWITH” 90 “The purpose of the issuance and sale of said bonds is to provide funds (approximately 91 $115,000) to pay a portion of the costs of financing the replacement of lead service lines to 92 increase the reliability of the water infrastructure and decrease the lead levels in the residents’ 93 drinking water.” 94 “Any action or proceeding to contest the validity of said resolution or any of its 95 provisions must be commenced within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. After 96 expiration of such period of limitation, no right of action or defense founded upon the invalidity 97 of said resolution or any of its provisions shall be asserted, nor shall the validity of said 98 resolution or any of its provisions be open to question in any court upon any ground whatsoever, 99 except in an action or proceeding commenced within such period.” 100 [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Page 15

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Item #4. PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04 PAGE 4 101 By order of the City Council of the City of Dover. 102 103 City Clerk 104 ADOPTED this ____ day of ___________, 2023. 105 CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE 106 Attest: 107 108 Clerk, Dover City Council President, Dover City Council 109 APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Dover on the ____ day of ______________, 2023. 110 111 Mayor Page 16

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Item #4. PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04 PAGE 5 112 Exhibit A 113 114 Estimated Costs of Project Project Total Bid Cost Delaware Drinking City of Dover Water State Financed Amount Revolving Fund Financed Amount Lead Service Line $ $115,000 $ Inventory/Replacement Total $ $115,000 $ 115 Page 17

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Item #4. PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04 PAGE 6 116 Exhibit B 117 Commitment Letter Page 18

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Item #4. PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04 PAGE 7 Page 19

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Item #5. PETITION TO ANNEX AND REZONE PROPERTY Public Hearing Before the City Council on April 10, 2023 Recommendation from the Planning Commission Meeting of March 20, 2023 With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review File Number: AX-23-02 Ordinance Number: 2023-03 Applicant/Owner of Christina L. Kelleher Record: Property Address: 273 Acorn Lane, Dover DE Tax Parcel ID #: ED-00-068.19-01-13.00-000 Lot Size: 0.611 acres (26,615.16 SF) Present Zoning: RS-1 (Residential Single Family Zone) Proposed Zoning: R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) 2019 Comprehensive Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas Plan Designation: 2019 Comprehensive Residential Medium Density Plan Land Use Category: Present Use: Single Family Dwelling Proposed Use: Single Family Dwelling Utility Availability: Electric: 273 Acorn Lane is currently served by City of Dover Electric. With any future redevelopment of the property, the electric service needs will be evaluated. The property owner will be responsible for any and all costs associated with the changes of electrical service needs related to any future redevelopment including extending and providing service upgrades to the proposed property. Page 20

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Item #5. AX-23-02 Lands of Christine L Kelleher at 273 Acorn Ln: Annexation Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 20, 2023 Page 2 Water and Sanitary Sewer: 273 Acorn Lane is not served by City of Dover Water. 273 Acorn Lane is not served by Sanitary Sewer. The property owner has contacted the Department about the possible connection to these services. Water and Sanitary Sewer are available to this property. The property owner is responsible for any and all costs associated with changes to service needs for property including extending and providing service upgrades to the existing dwelling on the property, this will include an assessment of $40 per front foot of the property for sanitary sewer, which shall be paid by the property owner prior to connection. This may include tapping the sanitary sewer and water mains, connection to the building for both utilities, purchasing appropriately sized water meter and pit, paying impact fees, and obtaining permits. Staff Recommendation The Electric Department has no objection to the annexation. for Utility Services for AX-23-02: The Department of Water and Wastewater has no objection to the annexation. Planning Commission The Applicant has expressed interest in annexing the property at Recommendation: 273 Acorn Lane into the City as they wish to connect to City Water and Sanitary Sewer due to issues with existing on-site systems. The Application was represented by Christina Kelleher, property owner. A Public Hearing was held by the Planning Commission on March 20, 2023 where no members of the public spoke, and no written comments were received. The Planning Commission’s motion was to recommend approval for Annexation & Rezoning application AX-23-02 Lands of Christina L. Kelleher at 273 Acorn Lane with the proposed R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) and resulted in vote of 8-0 in favor and no votes in opposition (one member absent). AX-23-02 Annexation of Lands of Christine L. Kelleher at 273 Acorn Lane This Annexation and Rezoning Application was referred to the Planning Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §5. The Planning Commission is required to provide a Review Report to City Council. The following is the Development Advisory Committee Report with the Planning Commission Recommendation. I. APPLICATION SUMMARY This application is for Review of an Annexation Request and Rezoning Request for a parcel of land totaling 0.611 acres+/- located at 273 Acorn Lane. The property is currently zoned RS-1 Page 21

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Item #5. AX-23-02 Lands of Christine L Kelleher at 273 Acorn Ln: Annexation Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 20, 2023 Page 3 (Residential Single Family Zone) in Kent County. The proposed Zoning is R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). The property is located on the west side of Acorn Lane between Revolutionary Boulevard and South Hancock Avenue. The annexation category according to Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan is Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas and the land use designation is Residential Medium Density. The property owner is Christina L. Kelleher. Property Address: 273 Acorn Lane. Tax Parcel: ED-00-068.19-01-13.00-000. Proposed Council District 3. Ordinance #2023-02. Existing Property The property is located on the west side of Acorn Lane and between Revolutionary Boulevard and South Hancock Avenue. The current boundary of the City of Dover surrounds the parcel on one side to the north. The property includes an existing single-family detached dwelling. The property is currently zoned RS-1 (Residential Single Family Zone) in Kent County. Surrounding Land Uses To the west and southwest, the property is surrounded by single-family dwellings on similar sized lots zoned RS-1 located in the Kent County. Directly to the south is a vacant lot zoned RS-1 with Kent County. Across Acorn Lane is the residential subdivision of Patriot Village which is zoned RM-1 (Medium Density Residence Zone) and includes a series of single family detached dwelling flanking the entrance road of Revolutionary Boulevard with townhouse units deeper in the development. To the southwest across Acorn Lane is another residential subdivision known as Independence Village where properties are zoned R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) and single family detached dwellings. II. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the Potential Annexation Areas (Map 13 -1) identifies the property in the Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas. The Growth and Annexation Plan Chapter (Chapter 13) notes that “Lands in this category are primarily enclaves of unincorporated territory mostly surrounded by the City of Dover. In all or most of these cases, the City provides these parcels with one or more essential service (sewer, water, police, fire, trash).” For Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas, it notes in the Recommendations that “the City will not extend sewer and/or water infrastructure to Category 1 areas unless the property owners annex into the City” with consideration given for issues of health, safety and welfare. The 2019 Comprehensive Plan also sets the review criteria for the review of zoning for parcels being proposed for annexation. Chapter 13, page 13-9 notes that the Zoning Review may include: • Proposed zoning be in compliance with the land use category shown on Map 13-2 and used in conjunction with Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix; • Character and compatibility of the surrounding land uses and properties; • The street type and capacity serving the property; • Environmental concerns and conditions that may influence land use and zoning; • Market concerns and conditions; • The compatibility with the overall goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas identifies the Land Use Classification for this property to be Residential Medium Density. The goals and recommendations for the Page 22

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Item #5. AX-23-02 Lands of Christine L Kelleher at 273 Acorn Ln: Annexation Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 20, 2023 Page 4 Residential Medium Density Land Use are listed in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan excerpts presented below: Goals: Residential Land Uses To develop and maintain an adequate supply of housing of varying type, size, and densities that are aesthetically pleasing and located within neighborhoods designed or redesigned to promote convenience, conservation, and access to the greater community, but which are properly buffered through distance and landscaping from incompatible land uses. Policies: Residential Land Uses • Allow flexibility in housing styles and types while regulating gross density within residential developments. • Require linkage streets and sidewalks between adjoining residential subdivisions and street right-of way stubs to adjoining vacant developable land. • Encourage the separation of residential areas from incompatible uses through buffering distances and the use of transitional zoning categories. • Encourage high density residential development in infill areas that are near essential services, public transit, and employment opportunities. • Permit limited compatible neighborhood commercial uses that support surrounding residences within residential areas. The following is an excerpt from the 2019 Comprehensive Plan regarding Residential Medium Density Land Uses (page 12-4): Recommendation for Residential Medium Density Residential Medium Density land uses involve a maximum gross density of eight (8) dwelling units per acre. This type of development may include single family houses on smaller lots, duplexes, townhouses, and some apartments. Some Manufactured Home Park developments would also be considered Residential Medium Density. Medium density residential uses are permitted in the following zoning districts: R-8 (One Family Residence Zone), R-7 (One Family Residence Zone), RM-1 (Medium Density Residence Zone), RM- 2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) planned to reflect the historic patterns and mix of land uses common to Dover’s early development, RG-1 (General Residence Zone), RG-2 (General Residence Zone), RG-3 (Group Housing Zone), RGO (General Residence and Office Zone), and MH (Manufactured Housing Zone). The Land Development Plan recommends that Residential Medium Density uses be permitted near existing and planned service and employment centers and in locations well supported by transportation infrastructure and mass transit services. Areas identified as Medium Density Residential can be looked at as potential receiving areas under a transfer of development rights program. Areas in the northern portion of the City are appropriate for Residential Medium Density development. Page 23

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Item #5. AX-23-02 Lands of Christine L Kelleher at 273 Acorn Ln: Annexation Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 20, 2023 Page 5 As part of the Land Development Plan, Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix specifies that the following zones are compatible with this land use classification of Residential Medium Density. R-10 (One Family Residence) R-8 (One Family Residence) R-7 (One Family Residence) RM-1 (Medium Density Residence) RM-2 (Medium Density Residence) Residential Medium Density RG-1 (General Residence) RG-2 (General Residence) RG-3 (Group Housing) RGO (General Residence and Office) MH (Manufactured Housing) C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) III. ZONING REVIEW Request for R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) The applicant has requested the zoning of R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). The types of permitted uses in the R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) are given in Article 3 §1 of the Zoning Ordinance and referenced sections. See the following Code excerpt: Article 3 Section 1. – One Family Residence zone [(R-20, R-15, R-10, R-8, R-7)]. 1.1 Uses permitted. In a one-family residence R-20, R-15, R-10, R-8 and R-7 zones, no building or premises shall be used and no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any uses except the following: 1.11 The raising of field and garden crops, vineyards and orchard farming, the maintenance of nurseries, and the seasonal sale of the products thereof, provided no building is erected and signs conform with article 5, section 4. 1.12 One-family detached dwellings, not to exceed one such dwelling per lot. 1.13 Public buildings, structures and uses, including parks and playgrounds, subject to approval of site plans by the planning commission in accordance with article 10, section 2. 1.14 The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in section 10.1 and to any specified requirements set forth below: (a) Places of worship, including parish houses; [and] schools, including nursery schools, kindergartens and day care centers in accordance with article 5, Supplementary Regulations, section 14. Child day care facilities; philanthropic and eleemosynary institutions; hospitals and sanitariums for general medical care; and funeral homes subject to the following requirements: Page 24

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Item #5. AX-23-02 Lands of Christine L Kelleher at 273 Acorn Ln: Annexation Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 20, 2023 Page 6 i. Any school permitted under this paragraph [subsection 1.14(a)] shall be a nonprofit organization within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Act and shall be registered effectively as such thereunder. ii. Any school permitted under this paragraph [subsection 1.14(a)], other than a kindergarten, nursery school, or day care center, shall occupy a lot with an area of not less than two acres, plus one acre for each 100 pupils for which the building is designed. iii. Any kindergarten or nursery school permitted under this paragraph [subsection 1.14(a)] shall be limited to a maximum of 50 children in zones R-8 thru R-20 and a maximum of 100 children in all other zones. At least 100 square feet of outdoor play space per child shall be provided. Outdoor play space shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed on all sides and shall not include driveways, parking areas, or land unsuited by other usage or natural features for children's active play space. Fencing or other enclosures shall be a minimum height of four feet. The minimum lot area for each ten, or remainder over the multiple of ten, children shall be the same as the minimum lot area requirement for each dwelling unit in the districts in which such uses are to be located. iv. No such building or part thereof shall be erected with less than a 50-foot front yard or nearer than 25 feet from any other street or property line. v. The sum of all areas covered by all principal and accessory buildings shall not exceed 20 percent of the area of the lot. vi. Courts shall conform to the requirements of article 5, section 3 hereof. (b) Railroad and public utility rights-of-way and structures necessary to serve areas within the city, subject to such conditions as the planning commission may impose in order to protect and promote the health and safety and general welfare of the community and the character of the neighborhood in which the proposed structure is to be constructed. (c) Country clubs or other annual membership clubs, catering exclusively to members and their guests, and accessory private playgrounds, golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts and recreation buildings not conducted as business enterprises, provided that the following operations shall be prohibited: i. Outdoor entertainment, live or mechanical; ii. The use of outdoor public address systems for any purpose; and iii. Exterior lighting producing glare at the lot line other than that essential for the safety of the users of the premises. No building erected under the provisions of this paragraph [subsection 1.14(c)] shall be so erected nearer than 50 feet to any street or property line. (d) Adult day care facilities in accordance with Article 5—Supplementary Regulations, Section 22—Adult Day Care Facilities. 1.15 Accessory uses, limited to the following: (a) Professional office or studio of an artist, dentist, musician, teacher, or physician, but not including veterinarians, provided that: i. Such office or studio is incidental to the residential use of the premises and is carried on by a resident thereon with not more than one nonresident assistant; and ii. Such office or studio shall occupy not more than 30 percent of the area of one floor of the main building. iii. Studios where dancing or music instruction is offered to groups in excess of four pupils at one time or where concerts or recitals are held are prohibited. iv. Medical centers, barbershops, beauty parlors, real estate offices, funeral homes or similar uses shall not be considered permitted accessory uses. (b) Garden house, tool house, playhouse, greenhouse or pool incidental to the residential use of the premises and not operated for gain. (c) Private garage, provided that, in the case of a one-family dwelling, such garage shall have a capacity of not more than three passenger automobiles. One such space may be leased to a person not [a] resident on the premises. Page 25

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Item #5. AX-23-02 Lands of Christine L Kelleher at 273 Acorn Ln: Annexation Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 20, 2023 Page 7 (d) Keeping domestic animals as pets, provided not more than three (3) dogs over six months old, shall be permitted. (e) Keeping of chickens for individual domestic purposes subject to the following restrictions: i. Keeping of chickens shall not be permitted on lots smaller than 10,890 square feet in lot area. ii. No more than five (5) chickens shall be permitted on a residential lot. iii. Chickens shall be registered with the Delaware Department of Agriculture. iv. Chickens shall be penned in a coop that shall be at least four (4) square feet per chicken. v. All chicken coops shall be located in a rear yard and shall be a minimum of 20 feet from side and rear property lines. vi. Any odor associated with the chickens shall not be discernable from property lines. vii. Keeping of roosters shall be prohibited. viii. Any lot with chickens shall either comply with these requirements by June 1, 2016 or remove the chickens. (f) Dormitories accessory to schools, provided that such dormitories conform to the bulk regulations of the RG-1 zone. For purposes of computing bulk requirements, each four rooms shall be considered one dwelling unit. Parking shall be calculated as identified in Article 6—Off- Street Parking, Section 3—Required off-street parking spaces, Paragraph 3.1—Schedule of requirements. (g) Customary home occupations, provided that: i. No display of products, goods and/or signs shall be visible from the street. ii. Such home occupation shall be incidental and secondary to the residential use of the premises and shall be conducted in the principal building by the resident or residents that reside therein. iii. Nonresident assistants or co-workers shall be prohibited. iv. Such home occupation shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the area of one floor in the principal building. v. There shall be no exterior effect such as noise, traffic, odor, dust, smoke, gas, fumes, radiation, or electromagnetic interference. IV. RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING STAFF: The request for the R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) is for a zone that focuses on one-family residences (detached dwellings) on lots of a minimum 8,000 SF size. Staff recommends the annexation of the property at 273 Acorn Lane and its rezoning to R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) be approved as requested. The subject property is in the City’s Annexation Plan of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan as Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas with a Land Use Classification as Residential Medium Density. This is a High Priority Annexation Area since it is an enclave and will help fill in one of the holes in the City of Dover Boundary. The R-8 zoning is consistent with other development in the surrounding area of this parcel includes a number of residential zones ranging from R-20 to R-8 and RM-1 zones. The R-8 zoning accommodates the current use of the property as a single-family dwelling. The property is also already served by the City electric. This Annexation/Rezoning Request does not grant approval of a specific use for the property but makes its land use subject to a listing of uses permitted and potential conditional uses as allowed in the R-8 zoning district. Staff notes that any potential redevelopment for the site or changes of use for the existing building would have to be in line with the zoning classification and would Page 26

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Item #5. AX-23-02 Lands of Christine L Kelleher at 273 Acorn Ln: Annexation Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 20, 2023 Page 8 similarly have to follow all development design guidelines of the Zoning Ordinance. Were the Application for Annexation/Rezoning to be recommended by the Planning Commission and subsequently approved by the City Council, the applicant would still have to submit Site Development Plans and/or Permits for review for any new use of the site or the building. At the present time, the property is expected to remain as a single family detached residences with the only improvements related to making connections to City water and/or sewer services. The parcel meets the lot dimensions for a parcel zoned R-8 and the current dwelling appears to comply with the bulk standards for setbacks and lot coverage. Any non-conformity of the existing buildings’ uses and placement regarding the bulk standards of the R-8 would be subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Article 7 – Nonconforming Buildings and Uses. This recommendation is being made without the benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding landowners and residents. A Public Hearing is required on this matter and the Planning Commission should give those comments consideration. V. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW FOR RECOMMENDATION As part of the Annexation Request, the City of Dover zoning district is to be determined; therefore, it is a request for a type of zoning map amendment which changes the zoning district of a property. The Planning Commission as part of their public hearing and review process will provide a recommendation on the zoning to City Council. As part of the process outlined in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 5, the Planning Commission must evaluate the following factors when considering the request: Article 10 § 5.36 Report of the planning commission. Regarding each application for a zoning map amendment, the planning commission shall provide a report to the city council stating a recommended action with regards to the proposed amendment, along with the commission's evaluation of the following factors: (A) Whether the uses permitted by the proposed change would be compatible with the existing uses and zones in the area concerned; (B) Whether adequate public services and infrastructure exist or can be created or expanded to serve the needs of any additional demand as a result of such change; and (C) Whether the proposed change is in accordance with the city's current comprehensive plan. A Recommendation Report from the Planning Commission is to be forwarded to City Council for their consideration of the Annexation/Rezoning Application. This document and its attachments make up the Recommendation Report. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: At the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Planning Commission Meeting of March 20, 2023, the Application AX-23-02 was represented by Christina Kelleher as the property owner. During the Public Hearing, no members of the public spoke, and no written comments were received. Page 27

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Item #5. AX-23-02 Lands of Christine L Kelleher at 273 Acorn Ln: Annexation Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 20, 2023 Page 9 The Planning Commission’s motion was to recommend approval for Annexation & Rezoning application AX-23-02 Lands of Christina L. Keller at 273 Acorn Lane with the proposed R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) and resulted in vote of 8-0 in favor and no votes in opposition (one member absent). The reasons cited for the approval include the testimony of the applicant regarding connection to City Services and that the proposed change is in accordance with the City’s current Comprehensive Plan as a Category 1: High Priority Area for annexation. The Review Report also noted the proposed change is compatible with existing uses and zones in the area concerned and that adequate public services and infrastructure exist or can be created to serve the needs. See also the included excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the March 20, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting. The comments received from the other member agencies of the Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided. VI. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT 1) From the agency comments received, it appears that ability to provide City water and sewer is feasible due to the proximity to existing infrastructure along Acorn Lane. It would be the property owner’s responsibility to cover all costs associated with extending and connecting services to the existing dwelling. 2) Regarding connection to City services (water and/or sanitary sewer) the applicant must contact the City’s Department of Water & Wastewater for procedures, permitting and impact fees. 3) Upon annexation into the City of Dover, the property will be subject to the provisions of the Dover Code of Ordinances. This includes procedures such as review processes for plans and permits for construction activities, licensing, etc. 4) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Annexation & Rezoning application does not represent a Building Permit or other construction activity permit approval. A separate application submission showing all improvements is required before issuance of permits by the City of Dover. Attachments: • Zoning Map Exhibit AX-23-02 • Application AX-23-02 Submission: Property Plan Sheet • Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) Comments: Department of Public Works, Department of Water & Wastewater, Office of the Fire Marshal, DelDOT, and Kent Conservation District • Excerpt of Draft Minutes from March 20, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Page 28

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City of Dover Application No.: AX-23-02 Item #5. Department of Planning & Inspections Ste ROS vens on Dr R-20 RG-2 rna Ln Suva R-10 l y Tr Part Tea Do ve RM-1 r rk Pa R-10 l vd yB nar utio rn vol Aco Re Ln Site R-8 Ave oc k anc SH ROS R-8 R-20 Ave k ins Hop n Ln Nixo C ir m er Cly R-8 R-20 ROS R-20 R-8 R-8 cia Aca R-8 o Mah Pl RG-2 Sc y Girl RM-1 gan R-8 out L Pl n Tile: Lands of Christina L. Kelleher Ordinance #: Addresses: 2023-03 273 Acorn Lane Legend Parcel ID: ED-00-068.19-01-13.00-000 Subject Property Existing Zoning: RS-1 (Residential Single Family Zone) Proposed Zoning: R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) Dover Boundary Owner: Christina L. Kelleher Zoning Date: 1/24/2023 Dover Parcels 0 150 300 600 Feet « Kent County Parcels Page 29

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Item #5. CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: MARCH 1, 2023 APPLICATION: Lands of Christina L. Kelleher at 273 Acorn Lane FILE #: AX-23-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025 CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. Our office has no objections to the proposed annexation of tax parcel ED-00-068.19-01-13.00-000. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook and the Specifications, Standards & Procedures for Public Works Construction. Impact fees will be applied to this property. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / GENERAL 1. None WATER / WASTEWATER 1. As per the Petition to Annex and Rezone Property, as heard by the Council Committee of the Whole, please find the following: a. 273 Acorn Lane is not served by City of Dover Water. 273 Acorn Lane is not served by Sanitary Sewer. The property owner has contacted the Department about the possible connection to these services. Water and Sanitary Sewer are available to this property. The property owner is responsible for any and all costs associated with changes to service needs for property including extending and providing service upgrades to the existing dwelling on the property, this will include an assessment of $40 per front foot of the property for sanitary sewer, which shall be paid by the property owner prior to connection. This may include tapping the sanitary sewer and water mains, connection to the building for both utilities, purchasing appropriately sized water meter and pit, paying impact fees, and obtaining permits. I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE . Page 31

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C F #5. AX-23-02 Item I I T R CITY OF DOVER Y E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M F A APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY R D.A.C. MEETING DATE: March 1, 2023 D S O H V A E L R APPLICATION: Lands of Christina Kelleher at 273 Acorn Ln FILE #: AX-23-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Proposal is an annexation and rezoning request. This office has no objection. 2. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley, shall have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color to the background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance with the following: One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four inches in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of the front entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers shall be Arabic numerals. Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings with apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses. Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals. Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the Page 32

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Item #5. street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so that the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be posted on the property at or near the property line or driveway to said building, color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on each building in the complex, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals, Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite number affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which corresponds with that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height. (City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344) ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL: 1. N/A APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO): 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2009 IBC (International Building Code) Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations City of Dover Code of Ordinances *If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person listed. Page 33

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Item #5. CITY OF DOVER D E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE L APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D O T =============================================================== APPLICATION: Lands of Christina L. Kelleher at 273 Acorn Lane FILE#: AX-23-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Johnson PHONE#: 302-760-2141 =============================================================== THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department. Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin permit process. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1. DelDOT has no objection to annexation and rezoning. Page 34

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KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT Item #5. 1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY MARCH 2023 APPLICATION: Lands of Christina L. Kelleher at 273 Acorn Lane FILE #: AX-23-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District CONTACT: Kate Owens PHONE: 302-608-5370 EMAIL: stormwater@kentcd.org THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: Kent Conservation District has no objection to the annexation for the above referenced parcel. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: In the future, if there is any proposed disturbance that will exceed 5,000 square feet, a sediment and stormwater management plan must be reviewed and approved by our office prior to any land disturbing activity (i.e. clearing, grubbing, filling, grading, etc.). Page 35

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Item #5. CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION March 20, 2023 Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft The Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM as an In-Person Meeting and also using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx. The Meeting Session was conducted with Chair Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members present were Mr. Cooper, Mr. Roach, Dr. Jones, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Baldwin, Mrs. Welsh (virtual), Mrs. Malone (virtual) and Mrs. Maucher. Mrs. Denney was absent. Staff members present were Mrs. Mary Ellen Gray, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Julian Swierczek, Ms. Katherine Ohemke, Mr. Jason Lyon (virtual), and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney. NEW APPLICATION AX-23-02 Lands of Christina L. Kelleher at 273 Acorn Lane - Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council of an Annexation Request and Rezoning Request for a parcel of land totaling 0.611 acres+/- located at 273 Acorn Lane. The property is currently zoned RS-1 (Residential Single-Family Zone) in Kent County. The proposed Zoning is R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). The property is located on the west side of Acorn Lane between Revolutionary Boulevard and South Hancock Avenue. The annexation category according to Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan is Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas and the land use designation is Residential Medium Density. The property owner is Christina L. Kelleher. Property Address: 273 Acorn Lane. Tax Parcel: ED-00-068.19-01-13.00-000. Proposed Council District 3. Ordinance #2023-03. The First Reading of this Annexation Request was held on February 13, 2023. Public Hearing before the Planning Commission is scheduled for March 20, 2023 and City Council on April 10, 2023. Representatives: Ms. Christina Kelleher, property owner (attending virtually) Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that she would refer the Commission to the DAC Report. As noted, this is a property at 273 Acorn Lane. Our Comprehensive Plan designates it as a Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area with a land use classification of Residential Medium Density. Currently, there is a single family dwelling on the property zoned RS-1 (Residential Single Family Zone) in Kent County and the proposed use would be to continue that single family dwelling. They would like to take the opportunity to hopefully connect to City water and sewer to resolve some of the issues that they have with the property currently. It is already served by City of Dover Electric, and the proposed zoning is R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). In this case of an Annexation, Planning Commission is making a recommendation to City Council regarding the Annexation and the appropriate zoning classification for the property. Ms. Kelleher stated that she is the owner of 273 Acorn Lane. The property has been in her family for years and she is just looking to be able to connect to City services. She has read all of the information that has been sent to her and at this time, she doesn’t have any comments or questions. Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2023 Page 1 of 2 Page 36

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Item #5. Mrs. Maucher asked what the reason was for the zoning change. We do these things, and she thinks that they are seeing the effect of sometimes changing and the unintended consequences. There are houses of worship and some of the other things that are allowed in R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) that may not be allowed in RG-1 (General Residence Zone). She is just curious for the reason and if it’s just simply to connect to City services. Responding to Mrs. Maucher, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the RS-1 (Residential Single Family Zone) that the property is currently is a Kent County zoning classification. Upon Annexation into the City of Dover, a City of Dover zoning classification must be selected. R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) is one of the ones that this property is eligible for and probably the most reasonable of the residential zones that are allowed for this property under our Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Maucher stated that not knowing the possible uses, are there any that is more strictly just to maintain it as a residential use? Again, she thinks that they have kind of seen what can occur with a Rezoning. Responding to Mrs. Maucher, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the other residential districts that are offered are other One Family Residence Zones. It could potentially be R-10 (One-Family Residence Zone) and you would be looking at the same use list. Actually, all of the other residential zones that it could become are either more intense in the types of units that would be allowed there and still continue to refer to a number of conditional use opportunities that would require additional review just like if it was R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). Mrs. Maucher opened a public hearing and then after seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Mr. Hartman moved to recommend approval to City Council for AX-23-02 Lands of Christina L. Kelleher at 273 Acorn Lane and the Rezoning request because in the Comprehensive Plan it is a Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area and he also bases it on the testimony of Ms. Kelleher who spoke tonight, seconded by Mr. Cooper and the motion was carried 8-0 by roll call vote with Mrs. Denney absent. Mr. Hartman voting yes; based on what he stated in the motion. Mr. Baldwin voting yes. Dr. Jones voting yes. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; for reasons stated in the motion. Mrs. Malone voting yes; for reasons stated. Mr. Cooper voting yes; for reasons stated in the motion. Mr. Roach voting yes. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; for reasons stated in the motion. Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Page 37

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Item #5. City of Dover MAYOR AND COUNCIL PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS 2 OF THE CITY OF DOVER. 3 4 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the 5 said City in accordance with Title 22, Chapter 1, Section 101 of the Delaware Code (22 Del.C.§ 6 101); and 7 8 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it to be in the best interest of the City of Dover to include 9 an area contiguous to the present City limits, and hereinafter more particularly described, within 10 the limits of the City of Dover; and 11 12 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover provides that if an annexation is petitioned by all 13 owners of all property considered for annexation, no election shall be required. For an 14 annexation petition not requiring an election, such petition shall be processed in accordance 15 with procedures established for amendments to the zoning map, specified in Dover Code, 16 Appendix B - Zoning. All annexation petitions shall be processed concurrently with the rezoning 17 of the property considered for annexation and shall be subject to public hearing before City 18 Council. Public notice shall be completed in accordance with the provisions of the Dover Code 19 relating to the amendment of the zoning map. 20 21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE 22 CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 23 24 1. That the following described area, situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of 25 Delaware, along with all adjacent paths, sidewalks, roadways, and rights-of-way in their 26 entirety, shall be annexed to and included within the limits of the City of Dover: 27 28 ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with the improvements thereon erected, situated 29 in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware, lying on the west side of Acorn 30 Lane (Dirt Road #342) leading from the North Little Creek Road to the White Oak Road 31 being bounded on the east by the center of said Acorn Lane, on the South by other lands 32 now or late of Oscar A. Reed, on the west by other lands now or late of Oscar A. Reed, and 33 on the north by the center of a small ditch separating this lot from lands now or late of Alfred 34 M. Braasch, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: 35 36 BEGINNING at a point in the center of Acorn Lane (Dirt Road #342) leading from the 37 North Little Creek Road to the White Oak Road, at a corner for this lot and for lands now 38 or late of Alfred M. Braasch, said point of beginning being opposite the mouth of a small 39 ditch and also being South eight (8) degrees twenty-five (25) minutes East of and seven 40 hundred seventy (770) feet from a corner in the center of said Acorn Lane for lands now 41 or late of Alfred M. Braasch and now or late for Custer Farms Inc.; Page 38

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Item #5. PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05 PAGE 2 42 THENCE running from said point of beginning with the center of Acorn Lane South eight 43 (8) degrees twenty-five (25) minutes East one hundred thirty (130.0) feet to another point 44 in the center of Acorn Lane at a corner established for this lot and for other lands now or 45 late of said Oscar A. Reed; 46 47 THENCE running a line established separating this lot from other lands now or late of said 48 Oscar A. Reed South eighty-one (81) degrees thirty-five (35) minutes West one hundred 49 ninety-five (195.00) feet to a corner established for this lot and for other lands new or late 50 of Osar A. Reed; 51 52 THENCE running another line established separating this lot from other land now or late of 53 Oscar A. Reed North eight (8) degree twenty-five (25) minutes West one hundred forty- 54 three feet and two-tents of a foot (143.2) to a corner established for this lot and for other 55 lands now or late of Oscar A. Reed in the center of the aforesaid small ditch and in line of 56 lands now or late of Alfred M. Braasch; 57 58 THENCE running with the center of said small ditch and with lands now or late of said 59 Braasch North eighty-five (85) degrees twenty-seven (27) minutes East one hundred ninety- 60 five feet and four-tenths of a foot (195.4) to the point of beginning and containing six 61 hundred eleven thousandths (0.611) of an acre of land, be the same more or less. 62 63 2. That the above-described property shall be annexed into the City of Dover with a 64 zoning classification as set by City Council and in accordance with the zoning map and 65 environs then in force, effective upon such lands being included within the limits of the 66 City of Dover. 67 68 3. That the certified copy of this resolution of annexation, together with a plot of the area 69 annexed, shall be filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County. 70 71 4. That the effective date of this resolution shall be the 11th day of April 2023 at 12:01 a.m. 72 73 74 ADOPTED: 75 76 77 78 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN ROY SUDLER, JR. 79 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT 80 81 82 Actions History 83 04/10/23 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading- City Council 84 03/20/23 - Planning Commission Review 85 02/28/23 - Utility Committee Review 86 02/13/23 - First Reading - City Council Page 39

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Item #5. City of Dover FINAL READING CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-03 1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE 2 CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY 3 LOCATED AT 273 ACORN LANE 4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property 5 within the limits of the City of Dover; and 6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of 7 property described below from RS-1 – Residential Single Family Zone (Kent County zoning 8 classification) to R-8 - One Family Residence Zone (City of Dover zoning classification). 9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY 10 OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 11 A. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, the Zoning Map and 12 Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning 13 designation from RS-1- Residential Single Family Zone (Kent County zoning 14 classification) to R-8 – One Family Residence Zone (City of Dover zoning classification) 15 on that property located at 273 Acorn Lane, consisting of 0.611 +/- acres, owned by 16 Christina Kelleher. 17 (TAX PARCEL: ED-00-068.19-01-13.00-000; PLANNING REFERENCE: AX-23-02; COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3) 18 ADOPTED: 19 Actions History 20 04/10/2023 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council 21 03/20/2023 - Public Hearing - Planning Commission 22 02/28/2023 - Utility Committee 23 02/13/2023 - First Reading - City Council P.O. Box 475 ❖ Dover, Delaware ❖19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service Page 40

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Item #6. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Public Hearing & Final reading Before the City Council on April 10, 2023 Recommendation from City of Dover Planning Commission Meeting of February 21, 2021 With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 Review of a series of Amendments to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. The Amendments include consideration of the following as associated with Annexation Application AX-23-01 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road: requests for amendment of Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas to revise the Annexation Plan category of two properties and requests for amendment of Map 13-2: Potential Land Uses for Annexation Areas to identify the Land Use Classification of two properties. A. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map - Request for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive to revise the Annexation Plan category from Area of Concern and unidentified area to Category 2: Priority Annexation Area on Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map. a. Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC- 00-058.00-02-49.00-000. b. Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02- 48.00-000. B. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map - Request for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive to identify the Land Use Classification as Public & Private Utilities on Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map. a. Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC- 00-058.00-02-49.00-000. b. Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02- 48.00-000. Ordinance Number: #2023-01 Page 41

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Item #6. MI-23-01A and B – Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: Amendments to Map 13-1 and Map 13-2 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road Planning Commission Recommendation Report of February 21, 2023 Page 2 of 9 Planning Commission Recommendation: The Application (MI-23-01A and B) for Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests was represented by Mark Dunkle attorney representative of the property ownership entity and Jonathan Street of the applicant’s engineering firm. A Public Hearing was conducted on February 21, 2023 where eight (8) members of the public spoke regarding the Amendment Requests application and one Letter of written comments (in opposition) was received. The Planning Commission moved by vote of 8-0 to recommend denial of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments to amend Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas to revise the Annexation Plan category of two properties and to amend of Map 13-2: Potential Land Uses for Annexation Areas to identify the Land Use Classification of two properties. (Meeting Minutes attached.) APPLICATION: Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: MI-23-01A and B A. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map and B. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map This Application for Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 was referred to the Planning Commission as per the process established in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 15. The Planning Commission provides a Review Report to City Council. The following is the Development Advisory Committee Report with the Planning Commission Recommendation. I. PROCESS BACKGROUND: The 2019 Comprehensive Plan was recommended by Planning Commission and adopted by City Council on January 13, 2020 and certified that date as per letter of March 10, 2020 issued by Governor Carney. Since that time, the 2019 Comprehensive Plan was amended in 2021 following consideration of Application MI-21-01A, B, and C which specifically focused on a series of requests for changes to the Map 12-1: Land Development Plan. Additionally, as part of the 2021 Comprehensive Rezoning Project, there were additional amendments to Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map and Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix. As adopted, the 2019 Comprehensive Plan sets forth a process by which the Comprehensive Plan can be amended on an annual basis. Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan can be initiated by staff or requested by members of the public. The process to amend the Comprehensive Plan is detailed in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 15: Implementation, specifically on pages 15-10 thru 15-12 of the Plan. The Request requires submission of the following: a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application, other appropriate application form and fee based on the request type, property information (drawing), an analysis of the surrounding land uses and zoning classifications, and a statement of how the Request is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. For amendments to the Comprehensive Plan that involve rezoning of property, the requests are processed concurrently. Page 42

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Item #6. MI-23-01A and B – Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: Amendments to Map 13-1 and Map 13-2 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road Planning Commission Recommendation Report of February 21, 2023 Page 3 of 9 Review of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests begins with the PLUS Review Process. Next the Requests are reviewed through Development Advisory Committee Review as the next step in the Review Process leading to the Public Hearings and Review by the City of Dover Planning Commission and Dover City Council. Comprehensive Plan Amendments are adopted through adoption (approval) of an Ordinance. Submitted Requests for 2023 These Requests for Amendment of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan were submitted by the property owner as associated with the City of Dover’s annual opportunity to request Comprehensive Plan Amendments (deadline of December 15, 2022 for review as 2023 Amendments). The property owner Calpine Holdings, LLC has made two requests for amendments to the Annexation Plan (Map 13-1 and Map 13-2) associated with two properties on White Oak Road. See the detailed description of the Requests in Report Section II below. Ordinance #2023-01 is proposed for adoption of these Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023. In this Request, the associated application type is for annexation. A separate process will follow for consideration of the Annexation Application AX-23-01 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road. Preliminary Land Use Services (PLUS) Review This process involves review of the proposed amendments through the PLUS (Preliminary Land Use Services) Review process. This Request (Amendment MI-23-01 A and B) was part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 submitted by the City’s Planning Office to the Office of State Planning Coordination for PLUS Review. It was presented at the January 25, 2023 PLUS review meeting (PLUS #2023-01-09 City of Dover Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Calpine Holdings, LLC). The PLUS Review comments will be forthcoming on these Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. (Note: PLUS Review Comment Letter was received February 21, 2023 (dated February 22, 2023) and was provided to the Planning Commission.) II. REQUESTS FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT: The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments are detailed below and represented in the Attachments. The Requests are an applicant initiated filing by property owner Calpine Holdings, LLC. MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 Review of a series of Amendments to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The Amendments include consideration of the following as associated with Annexation Application AX-23-01 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road: requests for amendment of Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas to revise the Annexation Plan category of two properties and requests for amendment of Map 13-2: Potential Land Uses for Annexation Areas to identify the Land Use Classification of two properties. A. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map - Request for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive to revise the Annexation Plan category from Area of Concern and unidentified area to Category 2: Priority Annexation Area on Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Page 43

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Item #6. MI-23-01A and B – Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: Amendments to Map 13-1 and Map 13-2 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road Planning Commission Recommendation Report of February 21, 2023 Page 4 of 9 Map. a. Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02- 49.00-000. • 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-1 – Annexation Plan Category: None • Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-1 Annexation Plan Category: Category 2 – Priority Annexation Area b. Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. • 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-1 – Annexation Plan Category: Area of Concern • Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-1 Annexation Plan Category: Category 2 – Priority Annexation Area B. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map - Request for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive to identify the Land Use Classification as Public & Private Utilities on Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map. a. Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02- 49.00-000. • 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-2 – Land Use Classification: None • Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-2 Land Use Classification: Public & Private Utilities b. Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. • 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-2 – Land Use Classification: None • Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-2 Land Use Classification: Public & Private Utilities Thus, these Requests for Amendment of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan seek to amend Map 13-1 and Map 13-2. Applicant’s Submission: The following items were submitted by the applicant: property location information (maps), written analysis of surrounding land uses and zoning classifications, and a written statement on how the request is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Also submitted was a highlighted document of excerpts of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan (provided in packet). Map Exhibits: Planning Staff has provided copies of Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas and Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas as adopted in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. For each Page 44

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Item #6. MI-23-01A and B – Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: Amendments to Map 13-1 and Map 13-2 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road Planning Commission Recommendation Report of February 21, 2023 Page 5 of 9 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request, Staff has prepared Exhibit Maps showing the current and proposed Annexation Areas (excerpts of Map 13-1) and current and proposed Land Use Classifications (excerpts of Map 13-2). III. PROPERTY BACKGROUND The two subject properties consist of an unaddressed parcel (Property a, Parcel 49.00) located north of White Oak Road and the property addressed as 3015 White Oak Road (Property b, Parcel 48.00). These are located to the east of the incorporated limits of the City of Dover. They share a property boundary with the lands within the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center (previously known as Garrison Oak Technology Park). The northern subject parcel contains woodland areas while the southern parcel includes agricultural fields which have previously been under cultivation along White Oak Road. Contained on these properties are also wetland areas, a tax ditch network, a stream, and other drainage conveyances that cross the properties. The applicant has previously filed an application with Kent County for development of a solar panel array on 94.6 acres of the 246.96 acres (Conditional Use Site Plan Application CS-22-02 Calpine Kent County Solar Energy Center). The Application CS-22-02 is currently on hold as its consideration is tabled by Kent County Levy Court. IV. 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 13 – Growth and Annexation Plan outlines the annexation policy statements including benefits of annexation and annexation goals and policies. For lands considered for annexation, the Plan identifies distinct categories of annexation potential: Category 1 – High Priority Annexation Areas (enclaves); Category 2 – Priority Annexation Areas (0-10 years); Category 3 – Areas to Be considered for Long Term Annexation (5-10+ Years); and Areas of Concern. The Comprehensive Plan states that lands in the Areas of Concern are not intended for annexation (in the 10 year timeframe of the Plan), but the city has a vested interest in their future. Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map depicts these areas in a colored coded format on a map. See also discussion of Annexation Plan Categories on pages 13-6 through 13-8. • The 2019 Comprehensive Plan depicts the subject area (two properties) as no identified Annexation Area and as an Area of Concern on Map 13-1. The Request is to revise the Annexation Plan Category for these two subject parcels near White Oak Road to Category 2. Designation as Category 2 – Priority Annexation Area would allow the City to consider annexation of the properties once the amendment process is complete. The second component of the Annexation Plan is the classification of Potential Land Uses for the Annexation Areas; see page 13-8 and Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas. Map 13-2 depicts Land Use Classification for properties in the Annexation Areas of Category 1 and Category 2. The Land Use Classification is color coded on the map and utilizes the Land Use Classifications also found in the Land Development Plan (Chapter 12). The associated Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix lists each Land Use Category and associated Zoning Districts. Page 45

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Item #6. MI-23-01A and B – Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: Amendments to Map 13-1 and Map 13-2 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road Planning Commission Recommendation Report of February 21, 2023 Page 6 of 9 • With a change in the Annexation Plan Category of the subject parcels near White Oak Road to Category 2, then Potential Land Use Classifications are to be identified. The Request is to identify the Land Use Classification as Public & Private Utilities based on the intended use by the applicant. Regarding the Land Use Classification of Public & Private Utilities, this is discussed in Chapter 12 – Land Development Plan beginning on page 12-20. The general polices for and the statement on Public & Private Utilities are listed in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan excerpts presented as follows: PUBLIC UTILITIES (Excerpt from 2019 Comprehensive Plan, page 12-20) Public Utilities include such systems as clean water, electricity production, and stormwater management as well as the removal of waste products. This makes the infrastructure that supports these activities vital to the well-being of the people who live, work, and play in the City of Dover. Similarly, the Comprehensive Plan must reflect the importance of continuing efforts to keep the maintenance and improvement of our Public Utilities infrastructure as a vital component of our plans moving forward. For the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the City of Dover has created a new land use category of “Public and Private Utilities” to show the importance of dedicated land to facilitate the needs of day-to-day life in Dover. This land use category will be used where existing utility infrastructure is the primary use activity on the property. There is also the Source Water Protection Overlay Zone which notes where in the City the soils facilitate better than average reabsorption of groundwater. Assumptions: Public Utilities 1. The City will continue to be responsible for water, wastewater, electric and stormwater system, owning, operating and maintaining them for the benefit of residents, customers and businesses. 2. The City will plan for present and future needs as the City grows, assessing costs among users and development interests as meets the best interests of the public 3. The City will consistently strive to achieve and maintain full compliance with State and other regulatory requirements. Goal: Public Utilities Continue to maintain and improve/expand Dover’s Public Utilities in a manner that best facilitates the continued improvement in the quality of life for Dover’s residents. This will also better prepare the City of Dover for future expansion and growth. Policies: Public Utilities 1. Cooperate with other public and private providers to ensure system efficiency and capacity. Page 46

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Item #6. MI-23-01A and B – Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: Amendments to Map 13-1 and Map 13-2 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road Planning Commission Recommendation Report of February 21, 2023 Page 7 of 9 2. Actively assess emerging trends, technologies and regulatory schemes as these might impact the operation of the City’s utilities. Recommendations: Public Utilities The Land Development Plan reflects the existing locations of Public Utilities and private utility facilities. These encompass water, sewer, and electric system components such as water towers, pump stations, and electric substations. Examples of private utility facilities include the Dover Solar Park and the Garrison Energy Center. No enlargement of the land use area associated with Public Utilities is proposed at this time. V. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING STAFF: The Planning Staff provides the following recommendations regarding the Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: MI-23-01A and MI-23-01B regarding the revision of the Annexation Plan Category and the designation of Land Use Classification. The applicant has requested a change in the Growth and Annexation Map of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan from an unidentified area and as an Area of Concern to Category 2 – Priority Annexation Area for the two properties. Following our review of the policies for Annexation in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, as well as analysis of the surrounding land uses, proximity to City infrastructure, protection of natural resources, and economic development opportunities, Staff recommends approval of the Amendment A. The subject area is contiguous to lands within the city and in the vicinity of utility infrastructure along White Oak Road, Garrison Oak Drive and Long Point Road, in addition to being adjacent to the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center. Additionally, the applicant has requested that the Potential Land Use Classification be identified for the two properties. The Land Use Classification of Public & Private Utilities appears to be consistent with nearby other electric generation facilities and the technology based development with the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center. The proposed Land Use Category is compatible with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan associated with energy, green technology, and the development focus of the Garrison Business and Technology Center. Staff recommends approval of Amendment B. Planning Staff finds these requests in support of the overall set of goals established as a framework for the future of Dover in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Table 1-2: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Chapter Goals. (See attached.) This recommendation is being made without that benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding landowners and residents. A public hearing is required on this matter and the Planning Commission should give those comments consideration in addition to goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Page 47

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Item #6. MI-23-01A and B – Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: Amendments to Map 13-1 and Map 13-2 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road Planning Commission Recommendation Report of February 21, 2023 Page 8 of 9 VI. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: At the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Planning Commission Meeting of February 21, 2023, the Application (MI-23-01A and B) for Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests was represented by Mark Dunkle attorney of Parkowski, Guerke and Swayze as representative of the property ownership entity Calpine Holdings, LLC and Jonathan Street of the applicant’s engineering firm the Becker Morgan Group. A Public Hearing was conducted on February 21, 2023 where eight (8) members of the public spoke regarding the Amendment Requests application and one Letter of written comments (in opposition) was received. The Planning Commission moved by vote of 8-0 to recommend denial of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments to amend Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas to revise the Annexation Plan category of two properties and to amend of Map 13-2: Potential Land Uses for Annexation Areas to identify the Land Use Classification of two properties. See also the included excerpt of the Meeting Minutes of the February 21, 2023 Planning Commission meeting for discussion and testimony on this application. The comments received from the other member agencies of the Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided. VII. ADVISORY COMMENTS 1) The Planning Staff notes the need for clarification of the size of the subject properties as there are differences in mapping of the parcel boundaries. A legal description of each parcel is required for the Annexation application. 2) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Comprehensive Plan Amendment application does not represent Annexation approval or Site Development Plan approval. A separate review process is required for annexation; the applicant has made this application for annexation with AX-23-01. Also, a separate Site Development Plan must be submitted and approved if additional development activities are proposed on the property. ATTACHMENTS: • Application MI-23-01A and B Submission (from Applicant) o Comp Plan Amendment Request Consistent with Green Energy/ Environment/ Tech Park Economic Goals of Dover 2019/2020 Comprehensive Plan Statement o Adjacent City of Dover Parcels Zoning Analysis o Highlighted Markup of Excerpts from 2019 Comprehensive Plan o Property Location Maps • Table 1-2: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Chapter Goals • Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas (Current Map in 2019 Comprehensive Plan) • MI-23-01A Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request Locations on Map 13-1 • MI-23-01A Comprehensive Plan Amendments on Map 13-1: Current Designation & Proposed Designation of Annexation Area Category Page 48

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Item #6. MI-23-01A and B – Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: Amendments to Map 13-1 and Map 13-2 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road Planning Commission Recommendation Report of February 21, 2023 Page 9 of 9 • Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas (Current Map in 2019 Comprehensive Plan) • MI-23-01B Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request Locations on Map 13-2 • MI-23-01B Comprehensive Plan Amendments on Map 13-2: Current Designation & Proposed Designation of Potential Land Use Classifications • Development Advisory Committee Comments from City of Dover Department of Public Works and Department of Water & Wastewater, Electric Department, City Office of the Fire Marshal, DelDOT, and Kent Conservation District • PLUS Review #2023-01-09 Comment Letter of February 21, 2023 • Written Correspondence received for Planning Commission Meeting consisting of Public Comments Received (on 2/21/2023): o Letter from Shady Brook Farms LLC dated by February 21, 2023 signed by Paul Cartanza Jr. as representative of Shadybrook Farms LLC noting ten others in support of the letter. Letter notes opposition to amending the land use classification to Private/Public Utilities. • Additional Exhibit Received at Planning Commission Meeting: o Excerpt of Kent County Levy Court Meeting Minutes of May 24, 202 on Petition for Conditional Use Approval CS-22-02 Calpine’s Kent County Solar Energy Center Application • Excerpt from Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 • Proposed Ordinance #2023-01 Page 49

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Item #6. Comp Plan Amendment Request Consistent with Green Energy/Environmental/Tech Park Economic Goals of Dover 2019/2020 Comprehensive Plan Applicant Calpine Holding’s request for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to permit annexation of its lands adjacent to the City of Dover Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center with the same IPM-2 Technology Park zoning is consistent with and supports the following referenced goals of the Dover Comp Plan (and see attached supportive excerpt pages from the Dover Comp Plan): The Application is consistent with the following Comp Plan Goals of the 2019/2020 Plan: • Solar Energy production will support Comp Plan Goals of Protecting the Natural Environment, Improving Air Quality and Encouraging Green Development and Sustainable Energy Practices • Solar Energy production will support the Comp Plan Goals of promoting forward-looking, environmentally conscious companies • Solar Energy production supports the Comp Plan Green Energy Goals • Solar Energy production adjacent to the existing Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center (GOBTC) with an identical IPM-2 Zoning supports the Comp Plan goals for GOBTC as a location for large Green industries • Solar Energy production by private industry supports the Comp Plan goal favoring the expansion of Private Energy producers in the City at the GOBTC • A large part of the proposed annexation area is already an “Area of Concern” that supports annexation into the City under the Comp Plan Excerpts from the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan are Attached which are supportive of the Applicants intended use as a Solar Energy production facility at this location immediately adjacent to land currently zoned for the same uses (IPM-2) Page 50

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Item #6. Adjacent City of Dover Parcels Zoning Analysis The Applicant’s site is immediately adjacent to the City of Dover Garrison Oak Business and Technology Park which is zoned IPM-2 and which contains a Solar Energy facility as well as a Gas Turbine energy facility among other uses. The Applicant seeks the identical IPM-2 zoning so its adjoining property can install a Solar Energy facility as well. These adjacent uses will be completely compatible and desirable under a zoning analysis. The passive nature of the proposed Solar Energy use for the applicants property will also be compatible with the RM and R8 zoned City parcels that are located Southwest of the applicants property since the facility will generate no traffic, odors or sound. A map of these nearby City parcels and their respective zonings is attached to the application. Page 51

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 1 Introduction Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan for the progress of the City. Between 2003 and 2008 there were several amendments to the 2003 Comprehensive Plan Update such as text amendments to the Transportation Plan as well as Land Development Plan map updates. 2008 Dover Comprehensive Plan The 2008 Dover Comprehensive Plan sought to take the essential elements of the 2003 Plan Update and provide a more aggressive plan of action for the City. As in the 2003 Plan Update, citizen participation and public input regarding goals, recommendations and growth and annexation areas played a large part in the formation of the 2008 Plan. While many chapters remained consistent in subject, some chapters were expanded upon individually. With the increase in population within the City and the City providing essential services to more residents and businesses, as well as the expansion of the utility system, Public Utilities & Community Infrastructure Chapter was divided. Some information became the Public Utilities and Infrastructure Plan Chapter in order to address all infrastructure and utility system and services within Dover. Facilities and programs offered to residents became a part of the Community Services and Facilities Chapter. This chapter sought to address public safety, Parks & Recreation programs and services, and community services. Economic development was one of the most pressing issues in Dover. To this end, Economic Development became a new chapter developed by an Economic Development Task Force Committee. The Community Development component addressed in the 2003 Plan became a part of the Housing and Community Development Chapter in 2008. The 2008 Dover Comprehensive Plan used the information gathered and analyzed through public participation workshops, City Commissions and Council input and comprehensive history of the previous five years to set forth goals and recommendations. ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE 2008 As part of the efforts to develop the 2019 Comprehensive Plan project, Staff looked back over the last ten years (2008-2018) to document significant accomplishments that occurred in the City. A number of these items were outlined as Goals and Recommendations or Action Items in the 2008 Dover Comprehensive Plan. The following chart summarizes these Accomplishments by chapter topic. This summary can be viewed as a type of Report Card which allows us to best see how well we worked towards and achieved our goals, and where there is still room for improvement. Table 1-1: Accomplishments 2008-2018 (Report Card Items) Accomplishment 1: Updated Tree Planting and Preservation Ordinance of the Zoning Ordinance. Natural Resources and Accomplishment 2: Updated Environmental Protection section of the Zoning Ordinance, particularly with regards to floodplains and Environmental wetlands. Protection Accomplishment 3: Adopted Solar and Wind Energy section of Zoning Ordinance. Page 1- 6 - 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 53

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 1 Introduction Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Accomplishment 5: Developed the Dover Capital Gateway Plan in 2015. Accomplishment 6: Conducted a Downtown Dover Parking Study (2017-18). Accomplishment 7: Expanded bus service. Accomplishment 8: Began construction on the Senator Bikeway project between Weston Drive and Cecil Street. Accomplishment 9: Improved safety of US Route 13 crossings near Delaware State University. Accomplishment 1: Several separate groups merged to create the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP). Accomplishment 2: Began participation in Restoring Central Dover in 2013. Accomplishment 3: The City of Dover was designated a Downtown Development District by Governor Markell in January 2015. Economic Accomplishment 4: The City of Dover has invested in further Development infrastructure and marketing of the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center. Accomplishment 5: Adopted the IPM-3 (Industrial Park and Manufacturing Zone – Industrial Aviation and Aeronautics Center) to attract aeronautics and aviation related business to Dover. Accomplishment 6: Began collaborative work in the Kent Economic Partnership. Accomplishment 1: Adopted the 2015-2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan. Accomplishment 2: Adopted the 2011 Statewide Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Accomplishment 3: Received $1.5 million in Neighborhood Housing & Stabilization Program (NSP) funding in 2010 to purchase abandoned Community and foreclosed properties in the City to renovate and sell to qualifying Development families. Accomplishment 4: Received $100,000 in CDBG-R funding in 2010 to complete infrastructure projects in low to moderate income neighborhoods. Accomplishment 5: Utilized CDBG funding in 2009 to make ADA improvements to city-owned buildings. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 1 - 9 Page 54

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 1 Introduction Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Table 1-2: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Chapter Goals Goal 1: Protect the Natural Environment Natural Goal 2: Improve Watershed Quality Resources and Goal 3: Improve Air Quality Environmental Goal 4: Encourage Green Development and Sustainable Energy Protection Practices Goal 5: Preserve Access to Open Space and Scenic Resources Goal 1: Preserve and Protect Historic Resources Historic Goal 2: Provide and Promote Incentives for Preservation Activities Preservation Goal 3: Increase Public Information on Historic Resources Goal 4: Collaborate with Diverse Groups and Governments Goal 1: Proactively Maintain Existing Infrastructure and Expand Infrastructure When Beneficial Public Utilities Goal 2: Enhance Infrastructure to Meet Community Needs and Goal 3: Meet or Exceed the State and Federal Requirements of the Infrastructure NPDES Permit and Stormwater Management Goal 4: Continue to Strive for Excellent Service Goal 1: Provide and Maintain Quality City Services Community Goal 2: Invest in City Owned Resources Services and Goal 3: Provide a System of Interconnected Open Space Areas Facilities and Recreational Opportunities Goal 4: Prepare Effectively for Disasters Goal 1: Preserve and Maintain the Existing Transportation System Goal 2: Increase Coordination with Agencies Transportation Goal 3: Develop and Expand Alternate Modes of Transportation Goal 4: Create Recommendations and Policies for Roadways and Development 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 1 - 11 Page 55

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 1 Introduction Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Goal 1: Attract and Retain High-Paying Quality Jobs by Targeting Business Sectors that are Best Suited for Dover and Kent County Goal 2: Encourage the Economic Revitalization and Integrity of Dover’s Downtown, including the Historic Core and the Traditional Communities Surrounding It Goal 3: Promote the Revitalization and Redevelopment of the Center City Economic Goal 4: Ensure that Land Development, Zoning, Infrastructure and Development Other Development Requirements Encourage the Economic Development and Uses Desired Goal 5: Actively market the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center (GOBTC) Goal 6: Pursue Economic Development Linked to Active Recreation Goal 7: Pursue Economic Development Linked to Improved Healthy Food Access Goal 1: Encourage Balanced Housing Opportunities for all Residents of the City Housing & Goal 2: Preserve Existing Housing Stock Community Development Goal 3: Provide Safe and Healthy Livable Neighborhoods Goal 4: Provide Homeownership Opportunities Source: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Page 1- 12 - 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 56

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 2 Patterns of Change Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2 PATTERNS OF CHANGE PAT T E R N S O F C H A N G E : L A N D U S E A N D D E V E L O P M E N T AC T I V I T Y APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Over the period of 2008-2018, the number of plan review and approvals resulting in construction projects was somewhat slower than the previous five years (2003-2007) but it remains steady. Over 2.5 million square feet of nonresidential development was approved including several Master Plans outlining phased multi-year projects. Although the City only annexed 269.58 acres in the ten-year period, Dover remains the commercial and employment core of central Delaware. Institutional, office and retail land uses have dominated new development. Residential construction has seen increased focus on the build-out of previously platted subdivisions rather than applications for new subdivision development. The focus of residential development over the last ten years is the development of multi-family units (apartments). Retail and development have been concentrated along main transportation corridors, while residential development has been in several areas of the City. Institutional uses have expanded to keep pace with the demands of the growing City and Dover’s industrial base has continued to expand with numerous industrial park developments being constructed and enlarged. With the tracking of applications, the pace and type of development activity can be observed. Table 2-1 illustrates the number of applications submitted to the City for review between 2008 and 2018. This table, along with subsequent tables, shows the changes in development activity and uses throughout the City. In the previous six-year period (2002-2007), there were in total 703 applications. It is also noted that there were refinements to the application review process in 2011 (Ordinance #2011-14). These refinements simplified the Site Plan review processes allowing certain projects to complete Zoning Review as part of the Building Permit process when renovating an existing building. The building size and impervious area size that triggered Planning Commission review with a public hearing were also amended making some applications eligible for an Administrative Site Plan review process. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 2 - 1 Page 57

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 2 Patterns of Change Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan uses have followed residential development along DE Route 8 in western Dover. In the recent few years, the Bay Road corridor also has been a focus of redevelopment activity. Additionally, the City is aware of the State policy of discouraging development on lands east of State Route 1 (with the exception of Garrison Oak Business and Technology Park). Governmental and institutional uses are extensive throughout central Dover including the State Capital Complex, Bayhealth Medical Center, and Wesley College. Major institutional uses outside the traditional core area include Delaware State University, Delaware Technical & Community College, Wilmington University Campus, Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) administrative campus (Danner Campus), and Kent County Levy Court administrative building. Major industrial uses lie along the railroad line within the south-central planning region and north of Dover Air Force Base. Industrial land uses occupy a small percentage of total area. There are several large industrial complexes including KraftHeinz Foods, Energizer (Playtex Products), former Playtex Apparel facility, Enterprise Business Park, Proctor & Gamble, the Kent County Aeropark, and locations along Horsepond Road and Lafferty Lane. Numerous vacant developable tracts of land exist within the City limits and are distributed throughout the urbanized area. Peripheral areas within and bordering the City are rapidly beginning to develop to the north and west, while the eastern areas of the City have remained predominantly commercial west of State Route 1 and agricultural east of State Route 1, except for two residential subdivisions near the State Route 1 and Route 8 interchange. The southern area of Dover is largely suburban, consisting of numerous single-family neighborhoods. Residential Development Residential development over the past ten years has been characterized by the continued construction to build-out earlier subdivisions (pre-2008 applications), the development of multi- family (apartment) complexes, and the renovation of existing multi-family (apartment) complexes. Residential development has not kept pace with the growing commercial sector likely due to lower development costs and alternative housing selection options beyond City limits. The City has reviewed a limited number of subdivision approvals either in the design or final plan process since 2008. The focus in the planning period was the development review of multi-family apartment complexes. These included Leander Lakes Apartments, The Arbors, Tall Pines, Dove View (The Grande) Apartments Planned Neighborhood Design: Senior Citizen Housing Option (PND: SCHO), Luther Village III Planned Neighborhood Design: Senior Citizen Housing Option (PND: SCHO), and Blue Hen Apartments. There were also several existing multi-family complexes that were reviewed for redevelopment activities: Walker Woods (Village at McKee Branch); Liberty Court; and Whatcoat Apartments (Preserve at Whatcoat). Table 2-5 shows the number of single-family lots and multi-family units approved from 2008 to 2018 in comparison to totals from 2003 to 2007. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 2 - 5 Page 58

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 5 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Emissions from automobile sources are more difficult for the City to influence. In some ways, the hard work has already been done by others. For instance, fuel and engine technologies have improved over decades in response to pressure from EPA regulations, so that according to the EPA new cars made today are well over 90% cleaner than ones made in 1970. Efficiency gains can only reduce emissions so much, however, especially with the number of cars on the road increasing during that same time. The City has several strategies for checking the growth of auto use in Dover, primarily by providing transportation alternatives and ensuring Dover’s residents have ample opportunity to use them. x The Land Development Plan encourages mixed-use development in Downtown Dover and provides for various well integrated residential and employment centers throughout the City. Additional housing options with Mixed Use areas will promote the desirability of living near work. See Chapter 12 – Land Development Plan for more information. x Opportunities for increased use of public transportation are supported. x Numerous bicycle and pedestrian improvements are being suggested and implemented by DelDOT, the Dover/Kent County MPO and the City; and a major strategy of this plan is to encourage interconnections to provide a continuous bicycle and pedestrian transportation system. x This Plan contains an Economic Development Chapter which seeks to attract business and industry to Dover. More employment opportunities may lead to more people living and working in the same community. Employees who live and work in Dover may find commuting by transit, bicycle or as pedestrians to be viable options. See Chapter 10 – Economic Development for more information. The City recognizes that most residents will still use cars despite transportation alternatives being available. Therefore, in addition to the above, the City also supports the development of new automotive technologies which will further reduce auto emissions. The most significant development on the horizon is efficient and affordable electric vehicles. A potentially massive increase in the number of electric vehicles on the road is likely to occur within this Plan’s timeframe. Discussion of how the City can adapt to this coming trend can be found in the Chapter 9 - Transportation and the Chapter 7 - Utilities. Water Quality and Total Maximum Daily Loads Dover is located within the St. Jones River, Leipsic River, and Little Creek Watersheds which are impaired according to Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Under Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act, states are required to identify all impaired waters and establish total maximum daily loads to restore their beneficial uses (e.g., swimming, fishing, and drinking water). A TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) defines the amount of a given pollutant that may be discharged to a water body from point, nonpoint, and natural background sources and still allow for attainment or maintenance of the applicable narrative and numerical water quality standards. A TMDL is the sum of the individual Waste Load Applications (WLAs) for point sources and Load Allocations (LAs) for nonpoint sources and natural background sources of pollution. A TMDL may include a reasonable margin of safety (MOS) to account for uncertainties regarding the relationship between mass loading and resulting water quality. In short, a TMDL matches the strength, location and timing of pollution sources within a watershed with the inherent ability of the receiving water to assimilate the pollutant without adverse impact. A Pollution Control Strategy (PCS) identifies the Page 5-6 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 59

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 5 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan accommodations for small solar and wind energy systems in the Zoning Ordinance (Article 5, Section 20). These provisions allow homeowners and businesses to install their own power systems, which in turn generate clean on-site energy to reduce the amount of electricity they must buy from the power grid. The City has decided to retire the McKee Run Generation Station effective May 31, 2021. The VanSant Generating Station will likely run for the foreseeable future; however, it is rarely used, even when the demand is high. As the City plans for electric supply in the future, renewable resources, principally solar from large scale facilities, are becoming more financially attractive which will benefit both the environment and ratepayers Reducing overall energy consumption is another route to reducing the climate change impact caused by the City’s power demand. This can be done in many ways; one example is reducing the energy consumption of buildings by improving the efficiency of their heating systems. The Delaware Weatherization Assistance Program helps homeowners burdened by utility bills reduce the amount of heat escaping their homes by adding insulation, patching cracks, and fixing ventilation. Because less heat escapes, the homes’ systems do not have to work as hard to heat the homes, and so consume less energy. There are other programs available that help residents and businesses improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. DNREC’s Energy Efficiency Investment Fund, for instance, provides grants to businesses that either follow a prescribed path or come up with their own innovative way to reduce their energy consumption. Finally, the City can reduce its contribution from industrial sources by working to attract manufacturing and technology companies that are committed to the practice of green industry. The City previously demonstrated its commitment to attracting such industry by developing the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center, which contains fifteen large, shovel-ready lots (four now developed) ideal for technology firms. In 2019, the City renewed its marketing efforts for the Park in hopes of attracting buyers for the remaining lots. Focusing the City’s economic development efforts on green manufacturing and technology firms will help ensure the demand for new industry within the City is fulfilled by forward-looking, environmentally conscious companies instead of those merely practicing “business as usual.” Page 5-14 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 60

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 5 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan x Evaluate the City’s Performance Standards and the lists of permitted and prohibited uses in the City’s industrial zones for possible code updates to ensure the City is both friendly to industrial development and up to date with air quality standards. Goal 4: Encourage Green Development and Sustainable Energy Practices Use code amendments and/or policy amendments and revisions to encourage environmentally sensitive development and allow emerging green trends to be easily established and grown in the City. Recommendation 8: Research and Implement Sustainable Development Practices x Conduct a “vulnerability assessment” of the City to determine which people and places within Dover are most at-risk from climate change pressures including sea-level rise, increased heavy precipitation, and rising temperatures. This assessment can be used to help the City decide what forms of sustainable development practices need the most encouragement. x Evaluate ways to incentivize use of green practices in new development. Some green development practices include infill development, higher densities in areas with access to transit, and green building construction techniques. x Evaluate ways to incentivize improvements to the energy performance of existing buildings. Energy performance improvements can come from adding insulation to reduce dependence on heating and cooling systems, installing energy-efficient appliances, and other changes. x Catalog existing green development and green energy incentives offered by the State and federal governments and other sources and evaluate ways Dover can leverage these incentives. Goal 5: Preserve Access to Open Space and Scenic Resources Protect open spaces and scenic resources in the City while also preserving reasonable public access. While protected open spaces can in turn protect developed areas by absorbing the most direct impacts of climate change, open spaces and scenic resources also have value for their health and recreation benefits to residents and visitors. Recommendation 9: Support City Policies Allowing Public Access and Utilization of Open Space and Scenic Resources x Evaluate the Dover Code of Ordinances and other legislation to identify provisions that potentially limit public access to nature (e.g. parking requirements, use restrictions, fencing and screening requirements, etc.). x Determine what valuable open spaces and scenic resources in the City currently have limited public access and evaluate options for improving access to these areas. x Improve pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks to parks, natural areas, and the Historic District. x Support programs that promote access to nature (e.g. environmental education programs, Scouts programs). 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 5-17 Page 61

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 7 Public Utilities and Infrastructure Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 7 PUBLIC UTILITIES and INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN P U B L I C U T IL I T IES AN D IN F R AS T RU C T U R E Water, wastewater, and energy and their infrastructure play important roles in keeping the public healthy. Water quality requirements like source protection and chlorination exist to prevent contamination of our water supplies and ensure its quality for drinking and other uses. Energy powers our homes, workplaces, schools, hospitals and other critical facilities keeping us safe and healthy. However, certain energy sources (i.e. fossil fuels, coal) also contribute significantly to air pollution and other environmental impacts that have a negative impact on public health. The City of Dover is a full-service utility provider offering electric, water and wastewater services within and beyond the City limits. Additionally, the City owns and manages a storm sewer system that collects and conveys stormwater runoff from City streets to surface waters or stormwater management facilities. WATER UTILITY The City of Dover’s water system began operations in 1882 with an initial system of 13,000 linear feet of pipe and one well. Since its inception, the water utility has grown to include more than 226 miles of pipe and twenty-one (21) wells. Like other areas of Delaware south of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, the City of Dover relies entirely on groundwater for its water supply. The City is a regional water supplier, supplying water to customers within and beyond the City limits. The City’s system includes interconnection with neighboring systems as well. Currently, the City’s water utility includes approximately 13,000 metered connections. In addition to the metered connections, the City’s water system provides fire protection citywide through a system of fire hydrants. The water system operates as an enterprise fund with operation, maintenance and capital costs supported through user fees. The City of Dover’s water system is supplied by 15 deep wells and 6 shallow wells drawing potable water from three aquifers. The deep wells draw from the Cheswold aquifer and Piney Point aquifer, while the shallow wells draw from the Columbia aquifer. These wells draw an average of 4.7 million gallons of water each day. During summer months, water usage has peaked as high as 9 million gallons per day. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has permitted the City to draw as many as 11.043 million gallons of water per day from 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 7 - 1 Page 62

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Item #6. Adopted -1.13.2020 Chapter 7 Public Utilities and Infrastructure Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Managing Inflow and Infiltration Inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into the City’s wastewater collection and transmission system has become an issue as the City’s sewer infrastructure ages. Cracks in the sanitary sewer pipes allow for both stormwater and groundwater to infiltrate. Additionally, in older areas of the City, many sump pump systems and rain gutters discharge directly to the sanitary sewer system. This additional flow places significant stress on Kent County’s wastewater treatment system by increasing the City’s flow to the wastewater treatment plant. It also costs the rate payers within the City of Dover in that the City must pay for all wastewater that is transmitted to the County for treatment, regardless of its source. In response to the issues of inflow and infiltration of stormwater and groundwater into the City’s sanitary sewer system, the City has developed a plan to identify sources of inflow and infiltration and to remove these sources from the system which includes replacing and/or relining aging sewer mains. Electricity and Energy Consumption The City of Dover is seeking to recognize a number of Green Energy Goals to reduce overall consumption where possible to better utilize existing capacity. Currently, there are several solar energy projects that have been authorized in the City’s service area including 337 residential solar installations with a capacity of 3.58 MW and 27 commercial installations with a capacity of 1.98 MW. A number of geothermal units have also been authorized by staff. The City is in the process of evaluating a number of alternative proposals for long-term power generation. Page 7 - 10 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 63

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 7 Public Utilities and Infrastructure Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan UTILITIES Goal 1: Proactively Maintain Existing Infrastructure and Expand Infrastructure When Beneficial Continue to place highest priority on maintaining existing utilities and community infrastructure, so that reliable service can continue to be provided to the existing community, and in the best interest of the community’s health and well-being. This includes the City’s Water, Wastewater (Sewer) and Electric Utilities which help maintain the daily functioning of the City. Recommendation 1: Update Utility Plans Regularly x Dover water, sewer and electric will have their long-range plans updated every ten to fifteen years and integrated into a Consolidated Utility Plan for the City of Dover. x Planned update to the Water Utility Plan by 2021, as it was last updated in 2006. x Planned update to the Wastewater Utility Plan by 2021, as it was last updated in 2009. x Planned update to the Electric Utility Plan by 2026, as it was last updated in 2016. x Planned update to the Stormwater Utility Plan in 10-year increments following implementation by City Council. Recommendation 2: Continue to Seek Mutually Beneficial Interconnections with Utility Systems x Analyze the ability of the City to sell water to Tidewater Utilities, the Camden-Wyoming Sewer and Water Authority and other neighboring water providers, for both domestic and fire protection use, within the current infrastructure capacity and allocation permit limits. Conversely, analyze the ability of neighboring water providers, in terms of both capacity and allocation, to allow the City to draw water in times of need. x Continue to work with Kent County with which the City’s wastewater system is interconnected to treat the City’s wastewater at the Kent County Regional Resource Recovery Facility in Frederica. x Continue to work with the City’s power supply and generation partners in managing the City’s energy production, as well as maintaining connections with the regional transmission and distribution system. Recommendation 3: Implement a Plan to Identify and Remove Sources of Inflow and Infiltration x Prepare projects to reline or replace old sewer mains to reduce and/or eliminate inflow and infiltration. x Work with property owners to remove catch basin, sump pump and other illicit connections to the sanitary sewer system that have been identified by field investigations or smoke testing. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 7 - 11 Page 64

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Item #6. Adopted -1.13.2020 Chapter 7 Public Utilities and Infrastructure Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Recommendation 4: Prepare and Implement Utility Systems Service Plans for future Annexation Areas x Study identified areas of potential future annexation into the City and prepare utility service plans to provide all essential City utilities and community services. Recommendation 5: Prepare a Long-term Strategy to Implement Capital Improvements that will be Most Impactful to the City and its Residents x Continue to identify key areas of Improvement for the City’s Water, Wastewater (Sewer), and Electric Utility Systems and layout a long-term strategy to implement projects to improve them. Goal 2: Enhance Infrastructure to Meet Community Needs Enhance public utilities and infrastructure where studies indicate that community services standards are not being met. Recommendation 6: Continue to Implement Plans to Improve Water Quality x Continue the commitment to implementing the water system improvements that will improve the water quality concerns and resolve “brown water” issues. x Continue to implement necessary improvements at City’s Water Treatment Plant and associated water system infrastructure. Recommendation 7: Continue to Implement Plans to Improve Wastewater Systems x Continue to implement the City’s long-term Capital Improvements Plan by investing in wastewater system facilities like new Pump Stations, Force Mains and Collection Systems. Recommendation 8: Identify and Pursue Options for Long-term, Reliable, Cost Competitive, and Environmentally Prudent Electricity for our Customers x Identify ways the City of Dover Electric Department can improve management of Electric infrastructure including long-term supply and capacity. x Continue to implement the City’s long-term Capital Improvements Plan with things like Substation Improvements, Transmission System Upgrades, Distribution System Upgrades, and Generation/Production Facility Improvements. x Continue to implement Green Energy Goals including utilizing energy sources like Solar. This will help reduce overall consumption where possible, allowing us to more efficiently utilize existing capacity. Recommendation 9: Ensure the City has the Infrastructure and Capacity to Accommodate Evolving Technologies x Ensure that the City has the capacity to accommodate the demand for new technologies like at-home and public charging stations and to anticipate the growing use of new modes of transportation like electric cars. This should be done in a manner that mitigates the impact on the electric distribution system. x Ensure that the City has a plan/policy in place to address and accommodate the infrastructure needed for new communication technology like 5G telecommunications. Page 7 - 12 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 65

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 9 Transportation Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan COMPLETED AND PLANNED PROJECTS Since 2008 there have been a number of significant transportation improvements in Dover that have served to implement the Comprehensive Plan. Likewise, a number of studies have been completed that have furthered the goals of the Plan. These accomplishments are summarized in the “Completed Projects” section below. Completed Projects The following improvements have been accomplished in Dover or for specific areas within the City since 2008: x Constructed the new Dover Transit Center x Constructed POW-MIA Parkway (formerly known as the West Dover Connector) x Improved the intersection of West Street and North Street x Reconstructed North Street east of the railroad x Developed the 2015 Division Street/Forest Street Dover Capital Gateway Plan and Design Book x Implemented portions of the Delaware Route 8 Concept Plan and Operations Study x Adopted the 2015 Bicycle Plan and 2015 Pedestrian Plan x Installed sidewalks and pedestrian crossings along portions of Route 13 x Completed the key segments of the Senator Bikeway, Capital Trail and other bike and pedestrian plans x Implemented sidewalk and pedestrian crossing (HAWK signal) on Forrest Avenue for Dover High School Prioritized Projects Each year the City is requested to provide a list of transportation improvements to the Secretary of Transportation and the Dover/Kent County MPO that it wishes to see considered by these bodies in developing the DelDOT Project Prioritization Process and the MPO’s Transportation Improvement Program. Not all of the City’s recommendations are ultimately included in these documents nor do their priority necessarily match. In Fall 2019, the City of Dover City Council prioritized (dated September 24, 2019) a series of projects for inclusion into the State of Delaware’s six-year Capital Transportation Program. This prioritization was later revised by City Council in early December 2019. The following listing is the series of transportation improvement projects prioritized by City Council as of December 9, 2019: Garrison Oak Connector Road Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center (GOBTC) is a 385-acre tract zoned IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Business and Technology Center) and is the only site in the City to be zoned as such. It has been identified by the City as an ideal location for large technology/green industry firms. Dover City Council desires that DelDOT provide a direct access to State Route 1 via a connector road to White Oak Road. While the State discourages growth east of State Route 1, this tract is acknowledged by both the City of Dover and the State of Delaware as the only large-scale developable land east of State Route 1 in the City of Dover. Page 9 - 16 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 66

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 10 Economic Development Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan annual Firefly Music Festival, bring a significant number of visitors and tourism dollars into Dover and the State of Delaware In addition to these major commercial firms, several larger retail establishments make their home along the US Route 13 commercial corridor including Sam’s Club, Home Goods, Best Buy, Burlington, Kohl’s, Target, and other retail leaders, and auto dealerships. In addition, large-scale hardware and home improvement warehouse stores are represented including Lowe’s and Home Depot. The corridor also hosts dozens of restaurants as well as a diverse mix of specialty businesses. Several older commercial sites are undergoing redevelopment into attractive groups of retail spaces indicating the fundamental strength of this corridor. The City supports these initiatives. A second commercial corridor has become increasingly defined in Dover along Route 8 (Forest Street and Forrest Avenue) in the western section of the City. This commercial area hosts a mixture of shopping complexes, supermarkets, and neighborhood businesses that provide specialty services and products that draw consumers from the City and immediate area. Implementation of the Corridor Overlay Zone, a zoning overlay adopted in the early 1990s, has altered the appearance of the Route 8 commercial corridor by keeping the buildings closer to the road to maintain the small town, pedestrian accessible atmosphere, rather than the conventional commercial strip. Recent development along this corridor has included the new Dover High School and multi-family residential units. In 2005, Eden Hill Farm was initiated as a Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) consisting of a Residential District, a Professional Office, Medical & Financial district, and a Neighborhood Commercial District with a focus on emerging medical and retail sectors. The Eden Hill Farm TND is being developed in accordance with a General Overall Master Plan and Comprehensive Design Standards Manual (Pattern Book) to create a unique mixed neighborhood. The Eden Hill Medical Center opened to the public in fall 2008 and has experienced expansion with the adjacent Center at Eden Hill, a state-of-the art rehabilitation facility. Nearby, in the Neighborhood Commercial District is a medical office facility operated by Nemours DuPont Pediatrics. Construction of the first housing units in the residential portion of Eden Hill also began in Fall 2008 and currently consists of 83 duplexes and townhouses. The economic downturn in 2008 stalled much of the residential and commercial construction, and recovery has been slow, but interest in both commercial and residential uses has now resumed. Garrison Oak Technical Park (now Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center) The Garrison Oak Tract was purchased by the City, with funding from the State, in 1999 and zoned as IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Business and Technology Center). The site was funded through the State’s FY 2000 Bond Bill, which included epilogue language specifying that the site be used as a “high technology industrial park.” Its location on White Oak Road with potential access to State Route 1 has been identified by Dover and the State as a “potential location to promote economic activity.” Recently renamed as the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center (GOBTC), this business park encompasses nearly 400 acres of land. Garrison Oak is an ideal location for large technological/green industry firms that require lot sizes of over 10 acres. The City has taken actions to make the site “shovel-ready” including the creation of a Subdivision Plan, road Page 10 - 6 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 67

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 10 Economic Development Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan improvements within the site, and installation of infrastructure improvements to bring basic utilities to the site parcels. It is estimated that, once developed, the site would generate approximately 1,900 permanent jobs. GOBTC is currently home to the Dover Sun Park (solar facility), Garrison Energy Center’s 309-megawatt electric generation facility, Uzin Utz (flooring technology), and Advantech /Protective Services (a security systems provider). Civil Air Terminal and Kent County Aeropark Two facilities adjacent to Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) offer an unusual opportunity to develop an aviation and aeronautics focused employment center. The Civil Air Terminal (CAT) is located within the City limits and directly abuts DAFB. The Kent County Aeropark lies just west of the CAT. DelDOT owns the existing CAT and leases it to the Delaware River and Bay Authority for operations. The operations are sanctioned and governed by a Joint Use Agreement with the United States Air Force (USAF); that agreement is in negotiations to extend it for another 50 years. At present, the primary use of the CAT is to service occasional civilian charter aircraft and NASCAR race related aircraft and passenger services for the twice-yearly races. The existing Civil Air Terminal site consists of twenty acres including an 870 ft. x 325 ft. aircraft parking apron, a single taxiway connecting to the DAFB Taxiway B, and a 1,650+/- SF single story terminal with an accessory building, parking and fuel storage. In the Kent County Aeropark, immediately next to the Civil Air Terminal, are 13.2 undeveloped acres of a larger 117 +/- acre business park owned and developed by Kent County. The CAT and the four undeveloped parcels of the KCAP together comprise 33.3 acres. These are proposed to be to be rezoned as part of a comprehensive rezoning process to Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone - IPM3 (Industrial Aviation and Aeronautics Center) for industrial uses associated with aviation and aeronautics. The combined site is part of a County-designated employment center and will be marketed for aircraft maintenance, repair and operations; cargo/distribution terminal; aviation training; recreational aircraft terminal; aircraft manufacturing and civilian air cargo carrier temporary parking. The site will be marketed as the Central Delaware Aviation Complex to reflect its new focus. CONTRIBTING ECONOMIC COMPONENTS Tourism Industry Since the 2003 and 2008 Comprehensive Plans, the City has seen significant growth in the hotel sector with 22 hotels now within City limits. This sector is poised for continued growth due in part to the construction of the DE Turf, a multi-court field sports facility located south of Dover near Frederica which opened in 2017. DE Turf will bring considerable interest in accommodations, restaurants and other facilities to serve these visitors as it hosts numerous large tournaments. This contributes considerably to Dover’s economic stability and identity. Historic, cultural and natural resources such as the City's Historic District, parks, waterways and open space, and museums draw thousands of visitors yearly. The City continues to serve as a central location in Delaware that draws tourist and tourism dollars from both the region and nation. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 10 - 7 Page 68

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 10 Economic Development Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan x Downtown Dover Revitalization x Marketing Garrison Oak x Addressing and designating priority Industrial/Commercial Zones x Promoting Green Technology x Improving infrastructure, attractions, and events to increase tourism x Diversifying Dover’s economy by recruiting new industries that use a skilled work force in addition to adding to the current workforce x Strategic marketing to position Dover as a meetings and leisure travel destination x Retaining current employment base and assisting existing businesses and industry in become more successful x Strengthening economic development partnerships. x Improving general economic conditions (jobs, income, access, etc.) x Promoting healthcare as a major component of the economy x Recognizing the role of higher education to Dover’s economy x Creation of more skilled labor and trade jobs x Promoting tourism Since 2008, several initiatives have been undertaken to strengthen Dover’s economy and focus on growth opportunities, both Downtown and throughout the community. These are described below. Creation of the Downtown Dover Par tnership (DDP) Following the Dover: Downtown Economic Enhancement Strategy 2006 study, a consolidated organization called the Downtown Dover Partnership, (DDP) was established. The Partnership provides stronger leadership and better coordination of activities related to downtown revitalization. Working closely with the City and other Downtown partners, the DDP has focused attention on safety, parking, aesthetics, marketing and reducing vacancy. The DDP’s mission statement reads: “Promote the public welfare of the residents of the City of Dover, Delaware by promoting and furthering in any way, the development of the economic, cultural, and historic resources of the downtown area of the City of Dover, and to provide for the residents, to the extent that the common good and general welfare of the community is served.” The Partnership’s goal is to improve the opportunities for job creation, broaden the tax base through the development of the commercial and residential potential of the Central Dover area, and to maintain and restore the historic architectural and community qualities of the Downtown area consistent with the goals of the National Main Street Program. Restoring Central Dover Plan for the Downtown – 2013 (RCD Plan) The most thorough and recent planning initiative for the Downtown is represented by the 2013 Restoring Central Dover Plan. This comprehensive, community redevelopment effort was led by the National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor (NCALL) with strong support from the CenDel Foundation/Greater Kent Committee, the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, and the City of Dover. Intended to address the high-priority needs of low-income Central Dover residents with the goal of achieving long-term benefits by way of affordable housing, neighborhood safety and desirability, opportunities for economic growth, and essential services for children and families, the Restoring Central Dover Plan focused on incremental strategies founded on the idea that revitalization is about reinvesting in both people and place. Its goals were to: bring resources Page 10 - 14 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 69

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 10 Economic Development Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Goal 4: Ensure that Land Development, Zoning, Infrastructure and Other Development Requirements Encourage the Economic Development and Uses Desired Sound economic development and redevelopment is a balance between business opportunities and those regulations and processes designed to promote safe, well-designed, well-planned communities. The intent is to strike that balance between the proper exercise of public policy and a sustainable and viable economy. Recommendation 10: Review and Modify Regulations to ensure that Desired Uses Are Encouraged x Be flexible with contemporary zoning provisions that are responsive to emerging technologies and emerging business opportunities and activities, especially in the health care, arts and entertainment, and tourism sectors. x Implement appropriate zoning and other provisions that support development and expansion of targeted businesses, ensure the appropriateness of uses within respective zones, promote sustainability, encourage balanced growth, promote small businesses and startups, and ensure responsiveness to emerging economic and societal trends. x Update provisions addressing the growing variety and complexity of home occupations and accessory business activities in residential areas as the line defining traditional work evolves. x Actively pursue development of ordinances, policies and strategies to address blight, vacancy, abandonment, environmental contamination, and underutilization of business sites and facilities throughout the City. Goal 5: Actively market the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center (GOBTC) Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center (GOBTC) is a City-developed business-ready facility in the City well-suited for larger and technology focused enterprises to help balance the City’s options for economic development and job creation. Capitalize on the GOBTC’s broad appeal to a larger universe of potential business activities consistent with the original intent of the facility and with the IPM2 zoning district. Recommendation 11: Develop a Strategic Marketing Plan for Garrison Oak (GOBTC) x Work with the Kent Economic Partnership and the State to effectively market the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center. x Urge DelDOT and the Dover/Kent MPO to undertake planning and design for a dedicated connector from State Route 1 to the Center to improve access and marketability. x Explore the potential of the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center for designation as a foreign trade zone. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 10 - 25 Page 70

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 12 Land Development Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan transportation infrastructure and mass transit services. Areas identified as Medium Density Residential can be looked at as potential receiving areas under a transfer of development rights program. Areas in the northern portion of the City are appropriate for Residential Medium Density development. North Side Neighborhood: Residential Medium Density The northwestern residential area of City includes the area that is to the north of College Road. This area consists of primarily Medium Density Residential developments such as Emerald Point, The Meadows and Mill Creek. There are also plotted subdivisions that have yet to start construction. Maidstone, Stonebrook East Planned Neighborhood District (PND), and Stonebrook West Planned Neighborhood District (PND) were approved by Planning Commission in 2005 and 2007 to construct a variety of mixed of housing types. White Oak Road Area: Residential Medium Density The Land Development Plan recommends that an area east of State Route 1 on White Oak Road be developed as Residential Medium Density. Bay Village who owns this property zoned RM-2 (Residential Medium Density Zone) could potentially develop it in an environmentally sustainable manner to provide workforce quality housing. While previously there was concern that development of this area could be a “domino” leading to additional development of land east of State Route 1, the State’s purchase of development rights in the area has reduced this concern. Additionally, the site’s location across from Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center makes it a good location for workforce housing. If there is residential development on the Lands of Bay Village, the City shall ensure that the development of the Bay Village site proceeds as a master planned community with transit access and bicycle and pedestrian amenities both within the site and connecting with Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center and other areas to the west. Additionally, the City must ensure that the viability of Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center is protected by requiring that the phasing and design of development on the site minimizes any potential conflicts between the residential and industrial uses and include buffering from the industrial area. West Side Neighborhood: Residential Medium Density Residential Medium Density development on the West Side tends to be located to the periphery of the area where both existing development, ongoing development and vacant lands are found. These areas are buffered by older residential areas and public/institutional uses but could be impacted by traffic and circulation concerns driven by commercial activities along the two major roadways, Route 8/Forest Avenue and McKee/Scarborough Road. Existing mix of housing types such as in the Village of Westover Planned Neighborhood Design (PND) and Village of Cannon Mill Planned Neighborhood Design (PND) are nearing the end of construction in those developments. A newer development, Chestnut Grove Farms has started construction and will build a variety of single-family detached homes, duplexes, and townhouses. East Dover Neighborhood: Residential Medium Density The East Dover Neighborhood essentially consists of developed in older established developments such as Towne Point, White Oak Farms, Baytree, Edgehill, and Schoolview. Recent development 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 12 - 5 Page 71

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 12 Land Development Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan aspirations and expectations of its industrial and manufacturing community to support the vitality of these precious resources. 2. A healthy and well-rounded local economy will depend upon diversity in business and employment opportunities. 3. Opportunities exist to build on Dover’s regional proximity for warehousing and distribution and its access to Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) for expansion of civilian air transportation and aviation related manufacturing, service and repair functions. Goal: Employment Centers Create a more vibrant, growing economy with a broader range of job opportunities through collaborative efforts to market the region, identify potential targets, and respond to opportunities to foster an increase in office and industrial development in appropriate and designated areas. Policies: Employment Centers 1. Protect existing industrial, office park and manufacturing establishments from encroachment by incompatible land uses which could result in nuisance complaints, hazardous situations, and human conflict. 2. Provide sufficient land area for industrial purposes to enable the expansion of existing industries, the establishments of new facilities, and revitalization of underutilized older industrial sites. 3. Provide for a variety of office park and industrial development opportunities through the designation of areas for small, medium and large establishments within planned industrial parks. 4. Promote alternative modes of accessibility including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, bus shelters and transit stops, and provide incentives for car and van pooling of employees. 5. Create flexible and contemporary industrial zoning provisions that reflect emerging trends in uses, facilities, and business opportunities to meet future needs. Recommendations: Employment Centers The City is committed to fostering a strong, vibrant, and balanced local economy built on existing and new business locations. This initiative requires close coordination with state and county economic development entities. It also requires continuous attention to the needs of existing businesses, efforts to promote a skilled workforce, a comprehensive marketing and promotional strategy, and land use and development regulations that are efficient and contemporary. The Comprehensive Plan designates areas throughout the City where job growth and opportunities are encouraged. Plan Chapter 10 – Economic Development lays out a set of goals and actions designed to reinforce this commitment. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 12 - 17 Page 72

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 12 Land Development Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Office Parks The Land Development Plan designates specific tracts of land of various sizes for Office and Office Park land uses. Office Park development involves an integrated development of office buildings with shared entrances, driveways and parking. The majority of uses permitted within an Office Park are generally weekday professional office uses involving very little or no activity at night or on weekends. For this reason, the Office Park designation may be viewed as a transitional use category when situated between more intense commercial and industrial land uses and residential land uses. This designation usually involves the C-PO (Commercial/Professional Office Zone) zoning district. These areas are located throughout the City with established office concentrations in the Enterprise Business Park, along Silver Lake Boulevard, on College Park Drive, along Old Rudnick Lane, the Northgate Center, and elsewhere. Scattered office uses are also located along Saulsbury/McKee Road and within designated “Mixed Use” areas in the Eden Hill Farm Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND). Smaller scale areas for office parks are the Woodbrook complex on South Governors Avenue, office complexes along Walker Road, and areas along Route 8. Large Scale Industry The Land Development Plan designates all existing major industrial facilities and associated vacant lands for Industrial use. These properties include the manufacturing facilities of Kraft Heinz Foods, Proctor & Gamble, Edgewell Personal Products, PPG Industries, General Metalcraft and others. Industrial Parks Several planned industrial parks have been initiated since 1986 which offer industrial development potential. The Land Development Plan designates these sites for continued Industrial use. These sites include Kent County Aero Park/Air Cargo Terminal, Enterprise Business Park, College Business Park, and McKee Business Park. The City purchased and has developed the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center (formerly the Garrison Oak Technical Park) in 1999-2000. It now houses a solar electric facility, an electric generating facility, a flooring products manufacturer, and a security firm with ten shovel ready lots remaining available. Planning is underway to extend the Joint Use Agreement with Dover Air Force Base to allow expansion of the Kent County Aero Park into a regional facility. The Central Delaware Aviation Complex will facilitate aviation uses including air cargo, aircraft maintenance and repair, and related uses as part of a newly designated “Employment Center.” DOVER AIR FORCE BASE Although Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) is within the City limits, as a land holding of the Federal government it is not subject to municipal regulation. In recognition of the strategic importance of DAFB with respect to the national interest, as well as the contributions of DAFB to the local economy and overall image of Dover, it is essential that the Comprehensive Plan support and protect the vital interests of Dover Air Force Base as an integral part of Dover. Page 12 - 18 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 73

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 12 Land Development Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Policies: Public Utilities 1. Cooperate with other public and private providers to ensure system efficiency and capacity. 2. Actively assess emerging trends, technologies and regulatory schemes as these might impact the operation of the City’s utilities. Recommendations: Public Utilities The Land Development Plan reflects the existing locations of Public Utilities and private utility facilities. These encompass water, sewer, and electric system components such as water towers, pump stations, and electric substations. Examples of private utility facilities include the Dover Solar Park and the Garrison Energy Center. No enlargement of the land use area associated with Public Utilities is proposed at this time. AGRICULTURAL LAND USES Just as was true in 2008, there are currently properties within the City limits that remain in active agricultural use. Some of these properties are zoned for residential or other uses and are being farmed for the time being until being converted to another land use. Other properties have the A (Agriculture Zone) which is a zone that specifically permits agricultural uses. Several properties in the Agriculture Zone are also enrolled in Agricultural Preservation Programs with the State of Delaware Department of Agriculture, indicating that the owners intend to continue farming at least for the five to ten-year duration of the program and potentially for a longer time. The bulk of the land zoned Agriculture is located east of State Route 1, south of Dover Air Force Base, and along Route 8 in the western portion of the City adjacent to the Cranberry Run development. Assumptions: Agricultural Land Uses 1. Many agricultural land uses, particularly those lands which the owners have chosen to place in Agricultural Preservation Programs, are likely to continue as a long-term component in the City’s land use mix. Agricultural lands in the State’s program define and limit the City’s growth, at least for as long as they are actively in the Preservation status. 2. Agricultural land uses are appropriate where they form logical transitions to larger tracts of farmland in the County, where they complement sensitive natural features, and where they can be economically viable while retaining open space in the City. 3. Higher density urban land uses, such as those anticipated in the City, are not always compatible with active agricultural operations. Consideration will have to be given to proper buffering and other measures to mitigate conflicts between agricultural and other land uses. 4. With growing support for farm fresh and “farm-to-table” programs, the nature of agriculture will continue to evolve. Specialty crops and new growing techniques will make agricultural activities in the urban area increasingly challenging from both land use and regulatory aspects. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 12 - 21 Page 74

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 13 Growth and Annexation Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan agricultural use and in most instances part of an agricultural land preservation program. However, should their agricultural preservation status change their potential development adjacent to the City’s boundaries might raise issues of the efficient provision of services and infrastructure, transportation concerns, and protection of natural resources. If developed, the City would like to be notified by the Town of Wyoming or Kent County so that the City can work with the relevant jurisdiction to ensure that land planning includes interconnections with areas that may ultimately develop in the City of Dover. CLASSIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ANNEXATION LANDS Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas shows the City’s position on the land use classifications appropriate for lands within the Category 1 and Category 2 Annexation Areas. The zoning classifications considered for each land use category (classification) are identified in Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix. Map 13-2 identifies following areas for Residential Medium Density land use category if annexed into the City: the Papen Farm east of Wyoming Mill Road, the Kesselring Farm south of Webbs Lane, the enclave area along Nixon Lane and Acorn Lane, and the area north of Denney’s Road. The plan identifies areas to the west of the City including Fox Hall Drive, Mifflin Road, and the Artis Drive areas and the Rodney Village area as the Residential Low Density land use category. This designation is also recommended in the area east of State Route 1 along Fox Road (currently developed residential lots). The map identifies the large enclave area north of the Dover Mall (which is currently a manufactured home park and other commercial and residential areas) as Mixed Use. If this area were to annex and redevelop, it is an ideal opportunity for a master-planned mixed-use community. The large enclave area east of McKee Road and north of College Road has been identified as Mixed Use if annexed. This area is adjacent to other industrially zoned areas and is bisected by the railroad tracks but could support mixed residential and commercial uses as well. The area east of the railroad corridor is identified as Open Space and has recently become part of the Fork Branch Nature Preserve. There is a small enclave area along McKee Road north of College Road that has been identified as Office and Office Parks. Most of the remainder enclave areas that front on major road corridors have been designated as a Commercial land use category if annexed. Areas adjacent to Dover International Speedway lands east of State Route 1 are identified reflecting their existing uses; this includes the categories of Residential Low Density, Industrial, and Agricultural. The Category 3 and the Areas of Concern on the Potential Annexation Map (Map 13-1) do not have potential Land Use Categories identified on the associated Map 13-2. As such, if Annexation of lands in these areas is sought then a Comprehensive Plan Amendment would be required in order to designate Land Use prior to annexation. If specifically related to an area eligible for annexation (i.e. being contiguous to the City), then a Comprehensive Plan Amendment can be considered at any time. Page 13 - 8 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 75

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Item #6. . BA BA BA Y SI DE Y SI DE TeA SI D Y SITE DATA DR DR EXCELLENT RECHARGE E D 1. OWNERS OF RECORD: CALPINE MID-ATLANTIC DEVELOPMENT, LLC I I RI VE VE AREA VE N/F LeA 2 CHRISTY DRIVE, SUITE 302 WETLAND AREA CHADS FORD, PA 19317 JOSEPH MCDANIEL TeA SATTERFIELD, JR. E-40-0015 LC-00-058.00-01-37.00 ZONED: AR RO AD N CsA CsA LeA RO AD RO AD 3. ENGINEER / SURVEYOR: c/o WILLIAM FERGUSON, VP REGIONAL OPERATIONS - PH. 925 382-1316 BECKER MORGAN GROUP INC. 309 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVE. DOVER, DELAWARE 19904 K K K 302-734-7950 SITE OA SITE OA SITE OA TE KnA TE TE 4. PROPERTY ADDRESS: WHITE OAK ROAD - N 50 TeA NE °09' HI HI HI DOVER, DE 19901 TO 8 09" W W W A ARCH I T E C TURE 840.98' FS E 9 '1 N N N /M T CsA 5. TAX PARCEL NUMBERS: 4-00-05800-02-4800-00001 (CALPINE HOLDINGS 1 LLC) CU -W ENG I NE E R I NG °1 4-00-05800-02-4900-00001 (CALPINE HOLDINGS 1 LLC) NE 47 ' 685. 6. DEED REFERENCE : D.R. 6821 - 153 (CALPINE HOLDINGS) TO 35' Delaware N 4.53 RK TeA FS N/F 7. SITE AREA SUMMARY: PARCEL 4800-00001= 104.06 ± AC± TeA 309 South Governors Avenue 13 LUTHER D. & DONNA SHANK, III PARCEL 4900-00001= +144.83 ± AC± I-50-186, 1-50-188 TOTAL PROPERTY AREA= 248.39 AC± (AFTER CONSOLIDATION) Dover, DE 19904 TeA LC-00-058.00-01-38.00 PROJECT FENCED AREA= 135.40 AC± (5,898,393 S.F.) 302.734.7950 ZONED: AR "E PROJECT PANEL AREA= 91.4 AC± (3,983,348 S.F.) (36.7%) The Tower at STAR Campus S 51°01'37 100 Discovery Boulevard, Suite 102 8. ZONING CLASSIFICATION: AC - AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (KENT COUNTY) AR - AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (KENT COUNTY) Newark, DE 19713 IPM-2 - BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CITY OF DOVER) 302.369.3700 9. PROPERTY USE: PRESENT USE: AGRICULTURE Maryland "E KENT COUNTY TAX ASSESSMENT MAP KENT COUNTY SOIL SURVEY ON-SITE WETLANDS PROPOSED USE: UTILITY SOLAR FACILITY (PUBLIC UTILITY) 312 West Main Street, Suite 300 VICINITY MAP SOILS MAP WETLANDS MAP Salisbury, MD 21801 N 50°00'4 SCALE : 1" = 2,000' SCALE : 1" = 2,000' SCALE : 1" = 2,000' 10. SETBACKS: AC - AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (KENT COUNTY) FRONT YARD: 40 FEET / 75 FEET (MAJOR ROAD) 410.546.9100 SIDE YARD: 25 FEET MINIMUM, 60 FEET COMBINED North Carolina TRAFFIC GENERATION DIAGRAM ROAD TRAFFIC DATA : REAR YARD: 40 FEET 3333 Jaeckle Drive, Suite 120 0" W N/F "VEHICLES IN A.M. / P.M. PEAK HOUR" KCR - 66 (WHITE OAD ROAD) - SPEED LIMIT = 50 MPH AR - AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (KENT COUNTY) Wilmington, NC 28403 STANLEY C. MIKELL, JR. AADT = 637 Trips (from 2020 Deldot Traffic Summary) FRONT YARD: 100 FEET 910.341.7600 A.M. (P.M.) S-24-0241 10 YEAR PROJECTED AADT: 1.16 x 115 = 134 TRIPS SIDE YARD: 75 FEET LC-00-058.00-02-45.00 N 10 YEAR PROJECTED AADT + SITE ADT: 136 TRIPS REAR YARD: 75 FEET www.beckermorgan.com ZONED: AR DIRECTIONAL SPLIT: 50% / 50% 717.85' 68 PEAK HOUR : 16.22% = 22 TRIPS {Design Hourly Volume (DHV)} IPM-2 - BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CITY OF DOVER) FRONT YARD: 60 FEET WHITE OAK ROAD 8.47% TRUCKS: 12 PEAK HOUR TRUCKS: 16.22% = 2 TRIPS SIDE YARD: 40 FEET (100' ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL) SITE REAR YARD: 75 FEET WWW.beckermorgan.com SITE TRIPS GENERATED: 11. BULK STANDARDS: COVERAGE: 65% MAX IMPERVIOUS ENTRANCE N 40°18'2 A 0 (2) MINIMUM FRONTAGE: 100 FEET 3" E 2 (0) KCR - 66 TO ITE: NO ITE DEFINITION FOR THIS USE /M BUILDING HEIGHT: EQUAL TO DISTANCE OF THE NEAREST LOT LINE W FS -W (CALCULATIONS ARE ESTIMATES) F IP 7" NE NE 8'3 TOTAL SITE ADT = 4 TRIPS PER MONTH 1,021.49' TO 12. BUILDING: EXISTING BUILDINGS: 0 S.F. °0 FS A.M. PEAK HR. TRIPS = 2 (50% IN / 50% OUT) PR. BUILDING AREA: 0 S.F. 83 ' 965.95' N 7.35 1,415.28' RK W P.M. PEAK HR. TRIPS = 2 (50% IN / 50% OUT) TOTAL AT COMPLETION: 0 S.F. FS Z 68 17 TO 393.78' NT DIRECTIONAL DISTRIBUTION: MO 2 50% FROM WEST (2 TRIPS) (1 a.m. pk.) 13. UTILITIES: WATER - ON SITE NE F V. 38 50% TO WEST (2 TRIPS) (1 p.m. pk.) SEWER - ON SITE N/ ICE 8-0 0 6.0 0 AL -0 S 40 14. IMPERVIOUS AREA: EXISTING: +/- 3,000 S.F. (TO BE REMOVED) & WR 02-4 E. - 1 PROPOSED: +/- 4,000 S.F. (<0.01%) °11' R 133 .00 AP/ TE -0 58 : MAX ALLOWABLE: 1,356,545 S.F. (23%) 30 AL -024 0-0 NED B ECKER M ORGAN G ROUP ARCHITECTURE - ENGINEERING DOVER, DE SALISBURY, MD WILMINGTON, NC TOTAL AT COMPLETION: +/- 4,000 S.F. (<0.01%) P C-0 ZO L "E 15. WETLAND AREA: 3,725,003 S.F. (85.51 AC.) LANDS N/F 16. WOODLAND AREA: EXISTING WOODED WETLAND: 3,725,003 S.F. (85.51 AC.) CALPINE HOLDINGS, LLC EXISTING WOODED UPLAND: 146,866 S.F. (3.37 AC.) LC-00-058.00-02-49.00 DEED BOOK: 6821 PAGE: 153 TOTAL EXISTING WOODLAND: 3,871,869 S.F. (88.88 AC.) 144.33 ACRES ± 17. TREE PRESERVATION EXISTING WOODED AREA: 3,871,869 S.F. (88.88 AC.) AND PLANTING REQ.: WOODED UPLAND TO BE CLEARED: 0 S.F. (0.00 AC.) (0.00%) TOTAL WOODED REMAINING: 3,871,869 S.F. (88.88 AC.) TOTAL NON-WOODLAND PROJECT AREA: 5,898,024 S.F. = 5,898,024 S.F. / 3,000 = 1,966 = 1,966 TREES REQUIRED EXISTING TREES TO BE RETAINED: 0 N 49°51'0 PROPOSED TREES (ON-SITE): 1,966 813. 18. ROAD CLASSIFICATION: WHITE OAK ROAD - LOCAL ROAD - 50 M.P.H. 98' 19. KENT COUNTY GROWTH ZONE: PARCELS NOT WITHIN GROWTH ZONE FIP 8" W T 20. DelDOT TID: PARCELS OUTSIDE OF DELDOT TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS IS T -D OS 432.78' FP N 27°59'30" E 21. INVESTMENT LEVEL: PARCEL WITHIN LEVEL 4 INVESTMENT AREA "E S 63°05'33 22. PROPERTY LOCATION: LATITUDE N 39° 11' 36" GRS80 - NAD83 (2011) S 38°20'36" C LONGITUDE W 075° 29' 15" GRS80 - NAD83 (2011) W FIP FIR TO 287.23' 23. 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MENDEZ LC-00-059.03-01-01.00 D-494-190 V V V V ZONED: AR GENERAL NOTES : 71 N/F 8 V FIP HARMAN BROTHERS, LLC 1. TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY DATA SHOWN HEREON WAS PREPARED BY BECKER MORGAN GROUP, DOVER, IN JUNE . .92 FIP D-383-322 2006. VERTICAL DATUM IS BASED ON NAVD 88. THE BOUNDARY LINES PORTRAYED HEREON HAVE BEEN ' V V LC-00-059.03-01-06.00 ZONED: AR ESTABLISHED BASED SOLEY ON PHYSICAL EVIDENCE DISCOVERED IN THE FIELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH DETERMINATIONS DERIVED FROM A SOURCE OF TITLE AND ADJACENT DEED RECORD INFORMATION. N S 53°45'08" E V FIP V V N/F WILLIAM H. WARE 2. THE BOUNDARY LINES PORTRAYED HEREON HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED BASED SOLELY ON PHYSICAL EVIDENCE V R-47-0282 DISCOVERED IN THE FIELD, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DETERMINATIONS DERIVED FROM SOURCE OF TITLE AND 233.95' FIP FIP V V LC-00-059.03-01-11.00 ADJACENT DEED RECORD INFORMATION. V V V ZONED: AR V V N/F V 1819.38' 1339.84' V V V 3. PROPERTY SHOWN HEREON IS SUBJECT TO ANY RIGHT-OF-WAY, EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, ETC. AS MAY BE SUNSHINE BUILDERS, INC. FIRC FIRC N/F SHOWN OR NOTED IN ANY RECORD, PUBLIC OR OTHERWISE, OR ANY REQUIREMENT OR REGULATION OF ANY V EXISTING 80' TAX W-34-0315 V V V ROBERT L. ANTHONY PUBLIC AGENCY. LC-00-058.00-02-70.00 V DITCH BUFFER D-658-0127 479.V53' FIR (SEE NOTES 4 AND 5) LC-00-059.03-01-12.00 PROJECT TITLE ZONED: MULT FC S 37°44'16" W C V N 36°28'54" E 483.99' ZONED: AR 4. NO PORTION OF THIS SITE IS AFFECTED BY THE HUNDRED YEAR FLOOD PLAIN BASED ON FIRM MAP #10001C0178j, N/F M SUNSHINE BUILDERS, INC. V 250.04' DEER STREET PANEL 178 OF 435, DATED MAY 2003, REVISED 7/7/14. W-34-0315 LC-00-058.00-02-69.00 N/F HAZEL M. VOSHEL PARCEL DEED LINE N/F HEATHER LEE GREENLY D-3021-0010 5. WETLANDS SHOWN HEREON WERE IDENTIFIED AND FIELD LOCATED BY ECT, DATED JULY 2021. CALPINE'S KENT 2,298.03' ZONED: AR LC-00-058.00-02-56.00 C-18-0340 N 35°13'39" E 531.93' FIRC LC-00-059.03-01-13.00 ZONED: AR 6. NO OBSERVABLE EVIDENCE OF SITE USE AS A CEMETERY, SOLID WASTE DUMP, SUMP OR SANITARY LANDFILL WHEN FIELD SURVEY WAS COMPLETED IN MARCH 2021. COUNTY SOLAR ZONED: AR FIRC ZONED AC RADIUS = 1176.13' LENGTH = 394.01' CH. BEARING = S 73°57'43" E 7. THE APPLICANT SHALL SUBMIT A RECLAMATION PLAN AND A DECOMMISSIONING SECURITY IN THE FORM OF ENERGY CENTER BONDS TO GUARANTEE THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR SYSTEM REMOVAL PRIOR TO FINAL SITE PLAN CH. LENGTH = 392.17' APPROVAL. THE BOND AMOUNT SHOULD BE EQUIVALENT TO THE DECOMMISSIONING AND RECLAMATION COSTS TANGENT = 198.87' FOR THE ENTIRE PROJECT. THE SITE RECLAMATION PLAN SHALL DEFINE THE RECLAMATION, RE-VEGETATION, Δ = 19°11'41" RESTORATION, AND SOIL STABILIZATION PLANS FOR THE PROJECT AREA. THE DECOMMISSIONING AND RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES SHOULD INSURE EXPEDITIOUS RECLAMATION OF CONSTRUCTION AREAS AND THE RE-VEGETATION OF DISTURBED AREAS TO REESTABLISH THE INHERENT AGRICULTURAL VALUE OF THE LAND. . THIS SHOULD OCCUR WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF THE CLOSING OF THIS FACILITY. ZONED AR N/F JOHN M. & REBECCA 60 ) . 9) 676 CLENDANIEL M-29-0063 ZONED AC FT E R. T # LC-00-058.00-02-51.00 WHITE OAK ROAD 3" N 51°37'42" ZONED: AR 3'3 DOVER, DE 19901 (S. AC EXISTING WETLANDS LANDS N/F S8 3°3 W CALPINE HOLDINGS, LLC LITTLE CREEK HUNDRED 3°3 S8 LC-00-058.00-02-48.00 KENT COUNTY, DE TR DEED BOOK: 6821 PAGE: 153 3'3 E 104.07 ACRES ± LEGEND SHEET TITLE IV CON ITEM EXISTING PROPOSED ZONED AR C FIR DRLDOT SANITARY GRAVITY SEWER LINE, 10" S ZONED AC 6" W COVER SHEET ' EX. 10"S 1'5 SIZE & FLOW DIRECTION .50 N/F JOHN M. & REBECCA °4 ' 32 SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN, SIZE 12" F.M. 519 EX. 10" F.M. S 7.67 E & FLOW DIRECTION CLENDANIEL 30.5' ID (DE SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE (S.M.H.) W-32-102 27 LC-00-058.00-02-50.00 YS .W. SANITARY SEWER CLEANOUT ZONED: AR FIP-DIST ZONED AC 1518.29' WATER MAIN & SIZE EX. 10" W 12" W FIP FIP BA . R.O FIRE HYDRANT F.H. F.H. LOT 19 E FIP S 57°04'04" E 3" HILLDALE ROAD WATER VALVE (W.V.) OR METER (W.M.) FIP W.M. W.V. W.M. W.V. LOT 17 ZONED AC STORM DRAIN MANHOLE (S.D.M.H.) N/F LOT 15 JOHN M. & REBECCA FIR ZONED AR STORM DRAIN LINE (CMP OR RCP) CLENDANIEL FIRC C V-31-124 LOT 13 688 0 100 200 400 CATCH BASIN LC-00-058.00-02-50.01 ' ZONED: AR FIRC WETLAND CERTIFICATION 2014092-CERT-WETLAND UTILITY POLE W/ OVERHEAD SERVICE LOT 11 (TELEPHONE OR ELECTRIC OR BOTH) THIS PROPERTY, TAX MAPS # 4-00-05800-02-4800-00001 & 4-00-05800-02-4900-00001 HAVE BEEN EXAMINED BY ECT FOR FIP ZONED AC Do Not Explode - Select Scale FIRC THE PRESENCE OF SUBAQUEOUS LANDS AND STATE AND/OR FEDERALLY REGULATED WETLANDS AS ESTABLISHED UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC U.E. U.E. FIP LOT 9 BY THE REVIEWING AGENCIES IN THE FORM OF MANUALS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE AT THE TIME THAT SCALE: 1" = 200' UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE U.T. U.T. THE INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED. THE WETLAND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PLAN SET IS IN LOT 7 ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CRITERIA. UNDERGROUND GAS MAIN EX. 2" G 2" G ISSUE BLOCK FIP 605.64' N/A FIR PAVEMENT TO BE REMOVED LOT 4 679 LOT 5 FIP FIP V C CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER V V V V .66 SIGNATURE DATE T FIR V V V 69' ' CONCRETE SIDEWALK, SLAB / PAVING C V V IN FIP SIRC FIP 14 9' IMPERVIOUS SURFACED ROAD, DRIVE OR LOT PO 1923.63' S 33°05'00" W FA 580.84' FIR S 33°05'00" W 17 2' OWNERS CERTIFICATION FA INDIVIDUAL TREE OR BUSH N/A AD I I C 45' WE, CALPINE MID ATLANTIC LLC, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WE ARE THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AND EVERGREEN DECIDUOUS NG WHITE OAK ROAD (C.R. 66) FIP FC M- SHOWN ON THIS PLAN, THAT THE PLAN WAS MADE AT OUR DIRECTION, AND THAT WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE SAME TO BE WIRE FENCE X X X X X X RO S 37°12'00" W 42.5 FT. R.O.W. (DELDOT CONTRACT # 921) 22.5' DI OUR ACT AND DESIRE THE PLAN TO BE DEVELOPED AS SHOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND CHAINLINK FENCE LO 298.38' S 38°44'00" W ST F REGULATIONS. N/ ALE N STOCKADE FENCE 595.55' RADIUS = 2269.50' LENGTH = 223.60' P D IO LL IS HI DIV 227 CH. BEARING = S 35°54'30" W . STRUCTURE (CONCRETE, WOOD, CH. LENGTH = 223.71' . . METAL, ETC.) B 1P . TANGENT = 111.99' SU .B. MARK DATE DESCRIPTION DRAINAGE DITCH OR SWALE Δ = 5°39'00" SIGNATURE DATE LAYER STATE: C-001 EMBANKMENT SIDESLOPES (DOWN) PROJECT NO.: 2021314.00 CONTOUR 49 55 ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION I, J. MICHAEL RIEMANN, P.E, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM A REGISTERED ENGINEER IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, THAT DATE: 02/03/2022 ELEVATION SPOT SHOT 43.55 25.50 T.C. 25.15 THE INFORMATION SHOWN HEREON HAS BEEN PREPARED UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND TO MY BEST KNOWLEDGE AND 25.00 B.C. BELIEF REPRESENTS GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES AS REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SCALE: 1" = 200' BENCH MARK N/A DELAWARE. PROPERTY OR RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE DRAWN BY: JNS PROJ. MGR.: JNS CENTERLINE SHEET LIGHT POLE CONSTRUCTION NOTE N/A J. MICHAEL RIEMANN P.E. NO. DATE C-001COPYRIGHT 2020 Page 80 F:\AutoCAD\Projects\2021\2021314\DWG\2021314-SITE-C3D21-DE.dwg, Dec 14, 2022 - 1:03pm 2022-12-14

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F:\AutoCAD\Projects\2021\2021314\DWG\2021314-SITE-C3D21-DE.dwg, Dec 14, 2022 - 11:53am 1" = 500' 2022-12-14 12/12/2022 2021314.00 Item #6. ZONING . SCALE: DRAWN BY: JNS N BMG: DATE: ARCH I T E C TURE 309 S. Governors Ave. Dover, DE Dover, DE 19904 CITY OF DOVER ENG I N E E R I NG GARRISON OAK Ph. 302.734.7950 TECHNICAL PARK Fax 302.734.7965 ZONING - IPM-2 KENT COUNTY LAYER STATE: ZONING LANDS N/F CALPINE HOLDINGS, LLC LC-00-058.00-02-49.00 DEED BOOK: 6821 PAGE: 153 144.33 ACRES ± 600 SCALE: 1" = 600' Do Not Explode - Select Scale 300 0 LANDS N/F CALPINE HOLDINGS, LLC LC-00-058.00-02-49.00 DEED BOOK: 6821 PAGE: 153 144.33 ACRES ± CALPINE'S KENT COUNTY SOLAR ENERGY CENTER ZONED AC KENT COUNTY LANDS N/F F 9) 676 ZONED AR CALPINE HOLDINGS, LLC ZONED AC 60 LC-00-058.00-02-48.00 R. T # EXISTING WETLANDS DEED BOOK: 6821 PAGE: 153 (S.TRAC 104.07 ACRES ± ZONED AR ZONED AC E IV CON ZONED AC LOT 19 DRLDOT LOT 17 ZONED AC KENT COUNTY / DELAWARE LOT 15 ZONING EXHIBIT ZONED AR LOT 13 E LOT 11 ID (DE ZONED AC LOT 9 LOT 7 YS .W. LOT 5 LOT 4 CITY OF DOVER SIRC BAT. R.O ZONING - R8 WHITE OAK ROAD (C.R. 66) CITY OF DOVER 42.5 FT. R.O.W. (DELDOT CONTRACT # 921) ) CITY OF DOVER ZONING - RM-2 Page 81

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 1 Introduction Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Table 1-2: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Chapter Goals Goal 1: Protect the Natural Environment Natural Goal 2: Improve Watershed Quality Resources and Goal 3: Improve Air Quality Environmental Goal 4: Encourage Green Development and Sustainable Energy Protection Practices Goal 5: Preserve Access to Open Space and Scenic Resources Goal 1: Preserve and Protect Historic Resources Historic Goal 2: Provide and Promote Incentives for Preservation Activities Preservation Goal 3: Increase Public Information on Historic Resources Goal 4: Collaborate with Diverse Groups and Governments Goal 1: Proactively Maintain Existing Infrastructure and Expand Infrastructure When Beneficial Public Utilities Goal 2: Enhance Infrastructure to Meet Community Needs and Goal 3: Meet or Exceed the State and Federal Requirements of the Infrastructure NPDES Permit and Stormwater Management Goal 4: Continue to Strive for Excellent Service Goal 1: Provide and Maintain Quality City Services Community Goal 2: Invest in City Owned Resources Services and Goal 3: Provide a System of Interconnected Open Space Areas Facilities and Recreational Opportunities Goal 4: Prepare Effectively for Disasters Goal 1: Preserve and Maintain the Existing Transportation System Goal 2: Increase Coordination with Agencies Transportation Goal 3: Develop and Expand Alternate Modes of Transportation Goal 4: Create Recommendations and Policies for Roadways and Development 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 1 - 11 Page 82

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 1 Introduction Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Goal 1: Attract and Retain High-Paying Quality Jobs by Targeting Business Sectors that are Best Suited for Dover and Kent County Goal 2: Encourage the Economic Revitalization and Integrity of Dover’s Downtown, including the Historic Core and the Traditional Communities Surrounding It Goal 3: Promote the Revitalization and Redevelopment of the Center City Economic Goal 4: Ensure that Land Development, Zoning, Infrastructure and Development Other Development Requirements Encourage the Economic Development and Uses Desired Goal 5: Actively market the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center (GOBTC) Goal 6: Pursue Economic Development Linked to Active Recreation Goal 7: Pursue Economic Development Linked to Improved Healthy Food Access Goal 1: Encourage Balanced Housing Opportunities for all Residents of the City Housing & Goal 2: Preserve Existing Housing Stock Community Development Goal 3: Provide Safe and Healthy Livable Neighborhoods Goal 4: Provide Homeownership Opportunities Source: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Page 1- 12 - 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 83

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Item #6. City of Dover, DE 2019 Comprehensive Plan File: M:\PS_DATA\2018_Comp_Plan_Draft_Maps\Comp_Plan_2018_FINAL_MXDS\Map 13-1 Potential Annexation Areas.mxd Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas As Adopted on January 13, 2020 0 2,500 LEGEND 5,000 Feet ¯ Dover Boundary Municipal Boundaries Roads Hydrology Water Bodies 2019 Annexation Plan Category Category 1 - High Priority Category 2 - Priority Category 3 - Long Term Annexation Areas of Concern 0 3,000 6,000 Feet Inset Map PAPER MAP DISCLAIMER: By acceptance of this map material you agree to the following: This map material is made available by the City of Dover, Delaware as a public service. The material is for reference purposes only, and the City makes no warranty, re presentation, or guaranty as to the accuracy of the material, including its accuracy, availability, use, and misuse. In no event shall the City be liable for any direct or indirect damages suffered by the Recipient or others arising from any inadequacies of the digital data or the Recipient's use of this data. The material is in the public domain and may be copied without permission. Citation to the source would be appreciated. Any errors or omissions in the material should be reported to the City of Dover, Delaware's Public Works GIS Page 84 Division.

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MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2023 Request Locations Item #6. File: I:\DAC\2023 Applications\MI-23-01 Comp Plan Amendment - Annexation Calpine\MI-23-01 Mapping\Map 13-1_Potential (City of Dover, DE 2019 Comprehensive Plan) Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Request Date: 12/15/2022 0 3,000 LEGEND Hydrology 6,000 Feet ¯ Proposed Amendment Area on White Oak Road Water Bodies Roads Municipal Boundaries Dover Boundary 2019 Annexation Plan Category Category 1 - High Priority Category 2 - Priority Category 3 - Long Term Annexation Areas of Concern 0 4,000 8,000 Feet Inset Map PAPER MAP DISCLAIMER: By acceptance of this map material you agree to the following: This map material is made available by the City of Dover, Delaware as a public service. The material is for reference purposes only, and the City makes no warranty, re presentation, or guaranty as to the accuracy of the material, including its accuracy, availability, use, and misuse. In no event shall the City be liable for any direct or indirect damages suffered by the Recipient or others arising from any inadequacies of the digital data or the Recipient's use of this data. The material is in the public domain and may be copied without permission. Citation to the source would be appreciated. Any errors or omissions in the material should be reported to the City of Dover, Delaware's Public Works GIS Page 85 Division.

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City of Dover MI-23-01A Item #6. Department of Planning & Inspections 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Current Designation Proposed Designation File: MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2023 Potential Annexation Areas Dover Parcels Location: 3015 White Oak Road & unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road Category Kent County Parcels « Plan Type: Comprehensive Plan Amendment A Category 1 - High Priority Dover Boundary Current Annexation Area: Area of Concern and unidentified area Proposed Annexation: Category 2: Priority Annexation Area Category 2 - Priority Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC Category 3 - Long Term Annexation Date: 1/5/2023 0 800 1,600 3,200 Feet Page 86 Areas of Concern

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Item #6. City of Dover, DE 2019 Comprehensive Plan File: M:\PS_DATA\2018_Comp_Plan_Draft_Maps\Comp_Plan_2018_FINAL_MXDS\Map 13-2 Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas.mxd Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas As Adopted on January 13, 2020 0 2,500 LEGEND Dover Boundary 5,000 Feet ¯ Municipal Boundaries Roads Hydrology Water Bodies 2019 Annexation Areas Land Use Agriculture Commercial Entertainment Commercial High Intensity Commercial Low Intensity Industrial Mixed Use Office and Office Park Open Space Residential Low Density Residential Medium Density Right-Of-Way 0 3,000 6,000 Feet Inset Map PAPER MAP DISCLAIMER: By acceptance of this map material you agree to the following: This map material is made available by the City of Dover, Delaware as a public service. The material is for reference purposes only, and the City makes no warranty, re presentation, or guaranty as to the accuracy of the material, including its accuracy, availability, use, and misuse. In no event shall the City be liable for any direct or indirect damages suffered by the Recipient or others arising from any inadequacies of the digital data or the Recipient's use of this data. The material is in the public domain and may be copied without permission. Citation to the source would be appreciated. Any errors or omissions in the material should be reported to the City of Dover, Delaware's Public Works GIS Page 87 Division.

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File: M:\PS_DATA\2018_Comp_Plan_Draft_Maps\Comp_Plan_2018_FINAL_MXDS\Map 13-2 Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas.mxd MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2023 Request Locations Item #6. (City of Dover, DE 2019 Comprehensive Plan) Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Request Date: 12/15/2022 0 2,500 Dover Boundary LEGEND Municipal Boundaries 5,000 Feet ¯ Proposed Amendment Area on White Oak Road Roads Hydrology Water Bodies 2019 Annexation Areas Land Use Agriculture Commercial Entertainment Commercial High Intensity Commercial Low Intensity Industrial Mixed Use Office and Office Park Open Space Residential Low Density Residential Medium Density Right-Of-Way Public and Private Utilities 0 3,000 6,000 Feet Inset Map PAPER MAP DISCLAIMER: By acceptance of this map material you agree to the following: This map material is made available by the City of Dover, Delaware as a public service. The material is for reference purposes only, and the City makes no warranty, re presentation, or guaranty as to the accuracy of the material, including its accuracy, availability, use, and misuse. In no event shall the City be liable for any direct or indirect damages suffered by the Recipient or others arising from any inadequacies of the digital data or the Recipient's use of this data. The material is in the public domain and may be copied without permission. Citation to the source would be appreciated. Any errors or omissions in the material should be reported to the City of Dover, Delaware's Public Works GIS Page 88 Division.

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City of Dover MI-23-01B Item #6. Department of Planning & Inspections 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Current Designation Proposed Designation Site Site File: MI-23-01B Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 Legend Location: 3015 White Oak Road & unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road Dover Parcels Commercial High Intensity Open Space Plan Type: Comprehensive Plan Amendment B « Dover Boundary Commercial Low Intensity Residential Low Density Current Land Use: None Proposed Land Use Classifcation: Public & Private Utilities Public and Private Utilities Industrial Residential Medium Density Owners: Calpine Holdings LLC Agriculture Mixed Use Right-Of-Way Date: 1/5/2023 0 625 1,250 2,500 Feet Commercial Entertainment Office and Office Park Page 89

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CITY OF DOVER Item #6. DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2023 APPLICATION: Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 FILE #: MI-23-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater / Engineering Services CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025 CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : MI-23-01A: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO MAP 13-1: POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREAS PLAN MAP CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. Our office has no objections to the proposed annexation area adjustment for tax parcel LC-00-058.00-02-49.00-000 and tax parcel LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None MI-23-01B: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO MAP 13-2: POTENTIAL LAND USE FOR ANNEXATION AREAS MAP CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. Our office has no objections to the proposed land use classification for tax parcel LC-00-058.00-02-49.00-000 and tax parcel LC- 00-058.00-02-48.00-000. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT Page 90

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Item #6. Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 File #: MI-23-01 February 1, 2023 Page 2 of 2 SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE . Page 91

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Item #6. CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: FEB 1, 2023 APPLICATION: Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 FILE #: MI-23-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services & System Ops Superintendent CONTACT PHONE #: 302-674-7568 CONTACT EMAIL #: sburgett@dover.de.us T HE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE , PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY ’ S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE . T HE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC 1. Electric Department has no objections to the Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map. 2. Electric Department has no objections to the Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT 1. None I F YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMENTS , PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE CONTACT PERSON AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . Page 92

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C F #6. MI-23-01 Item I I T R CITY OF DOVER Y E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M F A APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY R D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 02/01/23 D S O H V A E L R APPLICATION: Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 FILE #: MI-23-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Proposal is a series of amendments to the 2019 comprehensive plan, this office has no objections 2. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley, shall have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color to the background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance with the following: One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four inches in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of the front entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers shall be Arabic numerals. Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings with apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses. Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals. Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the Page 93

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Item #6. street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so that the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be posted on the property at or near the property line or driveway to said building, color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on each building in the complex, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals, Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite number affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which corresponds with that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height. (City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344) 3. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan. ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL: 1. This annexation will affect current fire districts. APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO): 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2009 IBC (International Building Code) Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations City of Dover Code of Ordinances *If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person listed. Page 94

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Item #6. CITY OF DOVER D E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE L APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D O T =============================================================== APPLICATION: Amendments to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map FILE#: MI-23-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Johnson PHONE#: 302-760-2141 =============================================================== THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department. Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin permit process. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1. DelDOT has no comment on this application. Page 95

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KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT Item #6. 1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY FEBRUARY 2023 APPLICATION: Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 FILE #: MI-23-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District CONTACT PERSON: Kate Owens PHONE: (302) 608 – 5370 EMAIL: stormwater@kentcd.org THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: Kent Conservation District has no objection to the proposed Amendments, Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map and Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas, to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. Page 96

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Item #6. Srnrn on DBu,w.tnn Exncurtvp DnPnRtvtBNt Orrtcn or Srnrn PLINNINc CooRpIN.lrtoN February 22,2023 Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP City of Dover Planning & Inspections City Hall P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 RE: PLUS review -2023-01-09; City of Dover Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2023 Dear Ms. Melson-Williams, Thank you for meeting with State agency planners on January 25,2023 to discuss the proposed City of Dover comprehensive plan amendment. According to the application, the city intends to amend Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas to add two parcels (4- 00-058.00-02-49.00-00001 and 4-00-058.00-02-48.00-00001) as Category 2: Priority Annexation Areas. The request is to also amend Map l3-2 to designate the future land use as Public & Private Utilities. Please note that changes to the plan, other than those suggested in this letter, could result in additional comments from the State. Additionally, these comments reflect only issues that are the responsibility of the agencies represented at the meeting. This offrce has received the following comments from State agencies: Thomas 3 The proposed amendment encompasses two properties located in Investment Level 4 according to the 2020 Strategies for State Policies and Spending. They are currently located in unincorporated Kent County outside of the Growth Overlay Zone. In general, OSPC does not support development in Level4 areas. Investment Level4 indicates where State investments will support agricultural preservation, natural resource protection, and the continuation of the rural nature of these areas. New development activities and suburban development are not supported in Investment Level 4. These areas are comprised of prime agricultural lands and environmentally sensitive wetlands and wildlife habitats, which should be, and in many cases have been preserved. Page 97

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Item #6. PLUS - 2023-01-09 Page 2 of 6 As per the State Strategies, 'olnvestment Level 4 Areas may be the location for certain uses that because of their specific requirements are not appropriate for location elsewhere." (Page 33,2020 State Strategies). In unique circumstances, on a case-by-case basis, osPC does not object to low-impact land rrs"rln Level 4 areas,if th.y u.. consistent with local govemment comprehensive plans, master plans, or othlr planning studies, and represent minimal impacts to environmental resouries, su.rounding land uses, and long-term infrastructure investments. Solar farms are an example beciuse they are low-impact uses with unique siting challenges. In this particular situation, OSPC granted a PLUS waiver on February 24,2022, for a proposed solar farm on these two properties for the reasons previousiy stated. That project did not ultimately move forward with Kent County. therefore, OSPC does not object to the proposed use of the properties as a solar farm. OSpC does express !r*. concems if the proposed amendment leads to a rezoning of the property that could allow for a more intense use of the Level 4 lands, than as presented in tfre request by the property owner for this amendment. If the comprehensive plan amendment is approved and the parcels are to be annexed into the City of Dover, a Plan of Services needs to be submittedto OSPC for review and approval before the annexation is adopted. Upon successful annexation, any future development application including a site plan may require a PLUS review, per the criteria specified in the Memorandum of understanding between Dover and oSpc. S 302- o DelDor has no comments on the proposed amendment. DelDoT notes that should the parcels involved be developed in the future they will still need to apply for any applicable reviews and/or permits. 302-73 s-3495 Disclaimer Clause: Staff from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) reviewed the project submitted for pLUS review. The absence of comments regarding specific resources does not indicate that there are not additional constraints or environmental issues on site, nor does it indicate DNREC support of a project. o DNREC reviewers have no comments, concerns, or objections to the proposed amendment. DEMA has no objections to the amendment of the comprehensive plan. The following recommendations apply only if construction occurs. Page 98

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Item #6. PLUS - 2023-0r-09 Page 3 of6 Proposed Project Parcel Flood Concern a This parcel is located within anareaof Minimat Flood Concern of 1000 years or greater. Parcel Status within County Evacuation Zone Location a The parcel primarily is located within Kent County's Evacuation Zone B {"t'FDEMA recommends and encourages the County Evacuation Zone Location tobe made publicly available to businesses and patrons through signs, pamphlets, or other means. Parcel Status within the lO-mile Emergency PlanningZone (F}Z) for the Salem Nuclear Power Plant a The parcel is not located within the 10-mile EPZfor the Salem Nuclear Power Plant. Population a The county has a population density of 3 10.20 per square mile based on the US 2020 Census report: an increase from 2010 at27I.30 persons per square mile. a The specific census block(s) the project is located on has a total population of 120, though, with development, this will undoubtedly change. o The adjacent blocks aggregate brings the area to a total population of 769. Page 99

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Item #6. PLUS - 2023-01-09 Page 4 of6 FEMA National Risk Index The FEMA National Risk Index is an online mapping application that identifies communities most at risk to l8 naturalhazards: Avalanche, Coastal Flooding, cold wave, Drought, Earthquake, Hail, Heat wave, Hurricane, Ice Storm, Landslide, Lightning, Riverine Flooding, Strong wind, Tornado, Tsunami, volcanic Activity, wildfire, and winter weather. The FEMA National Risk Index is calculated by multiplying the Expected Annual Loss times the Social Vulnerability and dividing that by the Community Resilience. Expected Annual Loss x Social Vulnerability + Community Resilience = Risk hdex o According to FEMA's National Risk Index, the parcel is considered very low for overall natural hazards risks. a community Resilience is a consequence reduction risk component and a community risk factor that represents the ability of a community to prepare for anticipated natural hazards, adapt to changing conditions and withstand/r..orr., rapidly from disruptions. Social Vulnerability is a consequence-enhancing risk factor that represents the susceptibility of social groups to the adverse impacts of natural hazards. o Its community resilience and social vulnerability are both rated as relativety high Renewable Energy Commitment o Regarding energy use and consumption, the parcel utilizes utility/natural gas as the predominant fuel type for heating purposes. DEMA strongly encourages the use of renewable energies and high-efficiency appliances and utilities. Regarding utilities, DEMA suggests incorporatingod6 series furnaces/HVAC systems; the closer to 99o/o,the better, as well as A/C units of 20 Seer or greater. DEMA recommends using tankless water heaters, and battery backup systems for sump pumps to reduce potential water damage from power failure. a Lastly, DEMA encourages the integration of modern and emerging technologies, such as the potential for electric vehicles in garages/parking lots, gieen roofs where applicable and allowable, and the like. Page 100

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Item #6. PLUS - 2023-0t-09 Page 5 of6 Office - 302-73 a The Delaware SHPO does not recommend annexation of Level 4 areas. a There are no known archaeological sites or known National Register listed or eligible properties currently on the parcels. a This area is historically sensitive. Multiple previously recorded archaeological and above ground sites are located within and surrounding the project area. The J Allston House (parcel # 4-00-05800-02-4800-00001) was a National Register listed property but was demolished or destroyed. Even though the house is gone there could be archaeological resources tied to the structure that still remain especially if there were additional support structures located around the main structure. a Historic roads adjacent to the project area also carry alincreased potential for historic archaeological resources remaining within the parcels. a There is also high potential for precontact resources based on the presence of well drained soils, stable landforms, and close proximity to fresh water. These are all environmental factors that would have been attractive to precontact peoples as further evidenced by the number of precontact archaeological resources in adjacent areas. o The DE SHPO recommends an archaeological survey prior to any ground disturbing activity. If any project or development proceeds, the developer should be aware of the Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains Law (Del. C. Title 7, ch.s4). Delaware State F Marshall's Office - Contact Duane Fox 302-739-4394 a The Office of the State Fire Marshal has no comment on this Comprehensive Plan amendment. Page 101

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Item #6. PLUS - 2023-0r-09 Page 6 of6 Once the amendment is voted on by Planning and Zoning and/or City Council, please forward a copy of the decision regarding the amendment to this office for our files. Thank you for the opportunity to review this amendment. If you have any questions, please contact me at 302-739-3090. S L. Edgell, AICP Director, Office of State Planning Coordination Page 102

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Item #6. Shadybrook Farms LLC Shadybrook Farms LLC 1477 Cartanza Road Dover, DE 19901 February 21, 2023 City of Dover, Planning Commission PO Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Dear Planning Commission Members: We are writing to you today regarding item number 8 on your agenda for 02-21-2023, MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023. The owner of the parcel mentioned below has applied for utility solar through the Kent County Levy Court. A portion of this parcel is zoned as Agriculture Conservation (AC) outside of the growth zone, therefore the application for utility solar was tabled pending the results of a lawsuit against the county for approving another utility solar operation on a parcel zoned as Agriculture Conservation. We would like to ask that you assist with avoiding further litigation and take Kent County Levy Courts decision to table the application and land use designation into consideration and not amend the land use classification to private/public utilities at this time. Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-2: Land Use Classification: None Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-2 Land Use Classification Thank you, Paul Cartanza Jr. Representative – Shadybrook Farms LLC Enclosures/Attachments (1) Page 103

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Item #6. Attachment: Residents/Landowners near this location and in support of this letter are: The Bonk Family Paul Sr. & Janice Cartanza The Blessing Family Bonk Farms Lazy Day Farms Waterway Farms 9535 Bayside Drive 6289 Bayside Drive 6955 Bayside Drive Dover, DE 19901 Dover, DE 19901 Dover, DE 19901 The Zimmerman Family The Orona Family The Mayhall Family Broad Acres Inc Shortcutz Lawn & Landscape Edgewater Well Service 8853 Bayside Drive 459 Quaker Lane 210 Edgewater Farm Ln Dover, DE 19901 Dover, DE 19901 Dover, DE 19901 Justin Hoffman Mark Cartanza Ronald Virdin Air Enterprises MASC Farms 3225 White Oak Road 114 Kruser Blvd 6479 Bayside Drive Dover, DE 19901 Dover, DE 19901 Dover, DE 19901 Mary Ellen Opdyke 6500 Bayside Drive Dover, DE 19901 Page 104

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Item #6. CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION February 21, 2023 Excerpt from Meeting Minutes The Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM as an In-Person Meeting and also using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx. The Meeting Session was conducted with Chair Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members present were Mr. Cooper, Mr. Roach (virtual), Mrs. Denney, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Jones, Mrs. Welsh (virtual), and Mrs. Maucher. Mrs. Malone was absent. Staff members present were Mrs. Mary Ellen Gray, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Julian Swierczek, Ms. Katherine Oehmke, Mr. Jason Lyon (virtual) and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney. Also present for this Application were Mr. Mark Dunkle, and Mr. Jonathan Street. Speaking from the public for this Application were Mr. Paul Cartanza, Jr., Mr. Charles Mayhall, Mr. Brian Carbaugh, Mr. Ron Virdin, Ms. Mary Ellen Opdyke, Mr. John Orona, Mr. Donald Opdyke, and Mr. Paul Cartanza Sr. (virtual). NEW APPLICATION MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 – Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council of a series of Amendments to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. The Amendments include consideration of the following as associated with Annexation Application AX-23-01 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road: requests for amendment of Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas to revise the Annexation Plan category of two properties and requests for amendment of Map 13-2: Potential Land Uses for Annexation Areas to identify the Land Use Classification of two properties. A. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map - Request for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive to revise the Annexation Plan category from Area of Concern and unidentified area to Category 2: Priority Annexation Area on Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map. (Planning Reference: MI-23-01A) a. Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02- 49.00-000. 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-1 – Annexation Plan Category: None Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-1 Annexation Plan Category: Category 2 – Priority Annexation Area b. Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-1 – Annexation Plan Category: Area of Concern Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-1 Annexation Plan Category: Category 2 – Priority Annexation Area Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 1 of 13 Page 108

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Item #6. B. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map - Request for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive to identify the Land Use Classification as Public & Private Utilities on Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map. (Planning Reference: MI-23- 01B) a. Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02- 49.00-000. 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-2 – Land Use Classification: None Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-2 Land Use Classification: Public & Private Utilities b. Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-2: Land Use Classification: None Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-2 Land Use Classification: Public & Private Utilities Representatives: Mr. Mark Dunkle, Parkowski, Guerke and Swayze; Mr. Jonathan Street, Becker Morgan Group Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this is MI-23-01, the Comprehensive Plan Amendments for 2023. The City of Dover’s Comprehensive Plan allows an opportunity at least once a year to allow applicants to seek an opportunity to amend the Comprehensive Plan. That timeframe requires a filing in December and then it begins a review process in the new year. The first step in that process is that City submits all requests to the Preliminary Land Use Services; the PLUS review process. This request was submitted to them and reviewed at their January 25th meeting and as of today, they received the PLUS Review Letter that is dated February 22nd which is actually tomorrow. She thinks they knew that this meeting was being held tonight for this application. The PLUS review comments include comments from the Office of State Planning Coordination and a number of the State agencies. Some of the comments are advisory in nature; and basically, the one thing of note is that while the Office of State Planning Coordination recognizes that these two properties, we’re discussing are in a Level 4 Investment Area which is typically not supported for development. There are instances with low impact and specific requirements with low impact land uses that they could be deemed consistent with a Comprehensive Plan and that is the statement that they have made in this regard. One of the examples of a low impact land use according to their comments is a solar farm. They do note that previously this subject area received a PLUS waiver when an application was under consideration in Kent County. Those PLUS review comments were provided on the Planning Commission member’s desks this evening. Moving back to the application itself, it does involve two properties and amendments to two maps. With our Comprehensive Plan, there is a chapter that deals with annexation. The Annexation includes first a Map 13-1 and that’s what is shown on the screen. This is the map Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 2 of 13 Page 109

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Item #6. that shows potential annexation areas for the City of Dover. Those of you viewing the map can see that the dark green areas are what they consider enclaves; areas that are surrounded by the City. These are considered Category 1 and are the highest priority for annexation. The next is Category 2 which is shown in a light yellow. These are Priority Annexation Areas where it makes sense to expand the boundaries of the City for one reason or another. Category 3 is the next tier of potential for annexation. In most of these cases, they are considered longer term annexations areas. They may require some other properties to come in first as they may not be contiguous to the current City boundaries. Then there are Areas of Concern in several portions adjacent to the City. These may be areas that are near other jurisdictions or for other reasons were identified as Areas of Concern. They are not formally in our Annexation Area Plan, but the City has interest in what could potentially be happening in those areas and identified it. We are talking today about two properties that area found on the north side of White Oak Road. You can see by the circle where they are in the greater scheme of the City. Currently on the Comprehensive Plan, one of the properties, it is an unaddressed property that is highlighted in blue on the screen, it has no designation whatsoever. They are seeking to take it to a Category 2- Priority Annexation Area; changing it to that light yellow color. The second property is addressed as 3015 White Oak Road and is directly adjacent to White Oak Road. Currently, it is identified as an Area of Concern and this request would take it to a Category 2 Priority Annexation Area. You can see in these two images; one is the current designation on the map and the proposed designation is what they are seeking. The next request also involves a map associated with annexations. When we have the annexation areas, there is a subsequent Map 13-2 that shows the potential land uses for the annexation areas. All areas that are identified by Category 1 or Category 2 in the City’s Annexation Plan Area are identified with a land use classification on this map in particular. The next image shows the location that we are dealing with, the two same subject parcels of land. In this case because they were not part of the City’s Annexation Area, they have no designation currently, but the applicant is seeking to change that land use classification to Public & Private Utilities. The next slide shows the current designation. The blue outlines just show the property boundaries. While they are contiguous to the City, there was not an identified land use classification. Their request is to set a proposed designation of Public Utilities and Private Utilities on the map exhibit. The two properties are close to 250 acres. It is adjacent to the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center. That is it’s kind of neighbor that it shares the City boundary with. In this case, the Comprehensive Plan, in our Chapter 13 talks about growth and annexation. They have identified the sections of the Comprehensive Plan that deal with the land use category of Public Utilities and the policies and goals related to that. They have also included in the packet, the overall Comprehensive Plan and Chapter Goals. The applicant, as part of their submission, was required to provide why they think this request meets the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. They have cited and marked a number of sections within the overall Comprehensive Plan for the City that present information about the ability of green energy, environmental issues and the proximity to the Technology Park from an economic development standpoint. The Planning Staff did provide a recommendation in regards to these Comprehensive Plan Amendments that make the changes to Maps 13-1 and 13-2. Planning Staff is in support of the application finding that the requests do support the overall set of goals that are established in our Comprehensive Plan. The land use classification that is identified as Public & Private Utilities does appear to be consistent with other nearby electric generation facilities and technology based development. The Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center does include already, a solar facility and a gas powered electric generation Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 3 of 13 Page 110

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Item #6. facility as part of it. That land use classification of Public & Private Utilities does limit the types of zoning that could ultimately be considered for the property should it move forward and go through the process of Annexation into the City of Dover. Tonight, we are just dealing with amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The next step for this, should it be successful, will be consideration of Annexation of the two parcels into the City of Dover and the setting of a City of Dover Zoning Classification. The Planning Commission tonight will be making a recommendation. That recommendation is forwarded to City Council, and they conduct their own public hearing and is the final acting body for amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. She knows that the applicant probably has a lot to say about their application and they are here tonight. Mr. Dunkle stated that they fully agree with the Development Advisory Committee comments and of course the Staff recommendation. They also had a very positive response from the Office of State Planning Coordination, in particular “therefore the Office of State Planning Coordination does not object to the proposed future use of the property as a solar farm.” This is the first step in many hoops, but the ultimate goal is to bring another solar farm energy production facility to the City of Dover. Calpine is not only the applicant but the property owner of these farms for about the last ten years. They bought this property when they constructed the current natural gas powered electric plant that is in the Garrison Oak Park; so, they have been in Dover for quite some time. Also in the park is the LS Power Solar Field. This request, after we progress, is intended to join the Garrison Oak Park with another electric facility. Their obligation is to demonstrate to the Planning Commission that this is consistent with the City of Dover’s Comprehensive Plan, and it is for several reasons. They are stated in the Staff Report, but your Plan focuses very much on green energy, technology, sustainable infrastructure, lessening carbon footprint, and moving more toward electric. It is throughout the Plan and as Mrs. Melson- Williams mentioned, they highlighted in yellow what they think are the relative provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. From the Dover Comprehensive Plan, solar energy production supports the plan goal of “green development and sustainable energy practices.” The more solar energy you produce, even though it goes to the grid helps reduce the amount of carbon intensive energy production in some places. Solar energy production supports the Comprehensive Plan which includes green energy goals. Solar energy production adjacent to the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center and is identified in the plan. That Center is to be supported and encouraged to thrive. That is part of your Comprehensive Plan and is intended to be a location for green industries. The second part, is it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? It can be designated for annexation. One of the cardinal rules of annexation is, is it adjacent to the City? Which it is and also, is it consistent with what it is adjacent to. It is adjacent to the Garrison Oak Park and the electric production facility that he mentioned; so, they certainly believe that it is consistent. This is also mentioned in the Staff Report and also in the comments from the PLUS review. One thing about the property as Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned, it is about 250 acres among the two parcels. About 100 acres is clear and the other 150 acres is wooded wetlands. It is going to stay wooded wetlands and won’t be touched at all. The solar panels go in the cleared land. He doesn’t call it farmland because it is barely farmable. The property is riddled with ditches. There are about 90-year-old mosquito control ditches on the property, and it is very difficult to mechanically farm. He anticipates that there are going to be some speakers in opposition from farmers in Kent County who spoke when this application went through the original (Regional) Planning Commission where it was recommended positively and was then tabled at Levy Court. Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 4 of 13 Page 111

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Item #6. In the testimony at Levy Court, a very well-respected local farmer named Mr. Paul Cartanza, Sr. of 6289 Bayside Drive Dover, DE testified that this property was not worth farming; he had tried to farm it in the past. It had 90 ditches, and it really can’t be farmed in a modern sense. So, it is not good farmland. It is an excellent site for green energy infrastructure. One of the main reasons the applicant would like to bring this property into the City is its consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals. There is a general (feeling) that solar farms shouldn’t be out in Kent County amongst the areas of farming and that it should go where it is zoned for utilities. That is what they are asking for tonight, they are asking that this adjacent property be annexed into the City and be zoned for private utility and ultimately as it is consistent with the City’s IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Business and Technology Center) which promotes and supports electricity produced by solar. They think this property is the exception to the general discontent from the farmers in the County. They would like to join the City in the zoning specifically permitting solar energy production which the City views as a positive in the Comprehensive Plan and in the Zoning Code. Mr. Hartman stated that the letter that is dated February 21, 2023 from Mr. Paul Cartanza that references that a portion of the parcel is zoned as Agricultural outside of the Growth Zone and that there is litigation at the Kent County Levy Court regarding this. Is this counter to what you just quoted him saying at Levy Court? Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Dunkle stated no; he quoted Mr. Paul Cartanza Sr. But more to the point and to clarify, this application that was tabled at Levy Court is not the subject of any litigation. Our property owner is not involved in any litigation. It was a Conditional Use Application under the County’s old Zoning Code and was timely filed. It went through their (Regional) Planning Commission as a Conditional Use and was recommended to the Levy Court. In that timeframe, another solar farm out in the County, not adjacent to the City, after it was approved as a Conditional Use, opponents filed a lawsuit challenging the suitability of a solar farm under the County’s Conditional Use Ordinance and whether it actually did permit it even though the County had already approved it. So that litigation is still going on regarding if a solar farm is an allowed conditional use in the Agricultural Conservation District in the County. Because that lawsuit was pending, Levy Court tabled their application and didn’t vote on it. We are not in that litigation, but we are frozen because of their interpretation of the law. They are a business and have owned this property for over ten years and want to provide solar panels and create electricity. So, since they are adjacent to the City, they are happy to leave the County’s jurisdiction to where they know that the City has a classification specifically supporting solar energy production. There is no question about the City’s Ordinance and also their property. The technical park already has a solar farm and is a center for solar production; again, making them different than solar farms that are trying to build out in the County. To avoid that and to go forward, they think that it is only logical and the best place to be is in the City of Dover which supports solar. He did want to tender for the record, what he was quoting from the testimony about was very poor farmland; and he wants to provide a copy to Mrs. Melson-Williams. Kent County takes testimony under oath. Mr. Hartman stated that because litigation is mentioned in this February 21, 2023 letter, is this something that should be run by the City Solicitor before they vote on it? Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Mary Ellen Gray stated that she sees no connection between the two issues. Mr. Cooper stated that we listed the property in question as an Area of Concern in other colors Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 5 of 13 Page 112

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Item #6. on a previous map. Can you explain why it was an Area of Concern as it relates to annexation? Responding to Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 13 deals with growth and annexation and for the most part, the Area of Concern has been utilized in two ways. In the southwestern portion of the City, some of those land areas were also of interest for an adjacent jurisdiction for potential annexation. So that was negotiated, we will both agree to say that they are both concerned about it, and should the time come in the future that the property owner wishes to move forward with an Annexation request, that the two jurisdictions would work together. Also in that area, there is a lot of farmland that is currently participating in the Agriculture Land Preservation Program which is another reason why they put it into Areas of Concern in that situation; recognizing that currently right now it is in active farmland production and that’s the intent of the owner. But it puts the map on notice that should that idea for how that land is being used changes, the City of Dover wants to be a player at the table regarding potential annexation. The areas to the east of State Route 1 is where you see the other Areas of Concern; there are similar philosophies there. In some cases, there may be Agricultural Land Preservation Districts. The other is that for the longest time the State was very concerned about development moving east of State Route 1 for various reasons, from environmental, ag land preservation, and a number of things in that fashion. There were some areas that they did identify as Priority Annexation Areas which were really in enclaves given what the City boundaries were at the time that they were doing the Comprehensive Plan in 2019 and its adoption in January of 2020. The other areas were left as the Areas of Concern noting that it is directly adjacent to the City, and they were concerned about what’s its future could potentially hold. So, that is why it was identified in that fashion. Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that for the record, she wants to highlight what Mr. Dunkle did submit for the record. It is a copy of what appears to be Meeting Minutes from the consideration by the Kent Levy Court of a petition for Conditional Use Approval. The Kent County application name was CS-22-02 Calpine’s Kent County Solar Energy Center. It is their information regarding the public testimony and public hearing that occurred on that before the Levy Court, and it appears it was their meeting of May 24, 2022. Mrs. Maucher stated that Calpine had ten years to request annexation and it has delayed until now. Is there a reason for that? Responding to Mrs. Maucher, Mr. Dunkle stated that they were waiting for market timing to build their solar facility. They are a big corporation, and it really wasn’t suitable in their business plan until about two to three years ago. They have gone through their corporate planning process to then move forward with the solar facility. It only became business worthy for them in the last three years but that is why they bought the property in the first place. Mrs. Maucher stated that wasn’t the property for the other 300 megawatt gas generator? Responding to Mrs. Maucher, Mr. Dunkle stated that the City owns the Garrison Oak Park and Calpine built the electric facility in the Park. They also needed land to connect to the grid and so part of the purchase of the farm was to be able to run the power lines to connect to the grid and to also essentially bank it for the future for a solar facility. They don’t own the plant (now), but they built the plant and operated it for a number of years. Mrs. Maucher opened the public hearing. Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 6 of 13 Page 113

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Item #6. Mr. Paul Cartanza, Jr. – Shadybrook Farms 1477 Cartanza Road Dover, DE 19901 Mr. Cartanza stated that he is the one who submitted the letter to the City of Dover today on behalf of Shadybrook Farms. The litigation that was spoken of is what caused Kent County Levy Court to kind of table all of these issues because they were waiting for the one in Smyrna, DE to get figured out before they moved forward with any other applications. He feels that based on what he knows this is a simple way for Calpine to go around that situation by the annexation of this farm. Some of the things that were said before him are definitely not true. To them, that farm is a very viable farm. Shadybrook Farms tilled it for almost 20 years before the current tenant, Mr. Lee Brown who tills it now. It is 80% of his overall farm. For him to lose that piece of farm in particular would be devastating to that gentleman. He personally represents Shadybrook Farms, and he also represents his father, Mr. Paul Cartanza, Sr. who was going to try calling into this meeting. He is the owner of Lazy Day Farms which is his neighbor. He also represents his uncle, Mr. Mark Cartanza who is the owner of MASC Farming. They all stand together not wanting to see the Harmon Farm get changed or brought into the City of Dover. It needs to remain a farm; it has always been a farm and it has been a good farm. The mosquito ditches that were previously mentioned are to help that farm drain. That is why they are there and that is their purpose. It has two main ditches across it, and they have tilled the farm for over 20 years. They wrote a letter to Calpine because they were downsizing. Farm help is hard to find these days and it is truly hard to get. His daughter is part owner of the farm, and they are just trying to protect the land because it can’t protect itself. They are not against solar. They have five acres worth of roofs that they can put solar panels on the farm if they wanted to. He is not against it in any way. There are parking lots at Delaware State University where they can place solar panels over top of. He sees it done at Salisbury University. They’ve got the solar panels raised above the parking areas and he doesn’t see any issue with that. He doesn’t see what those things couldn’t be considered for these kinds of applications. But that is not why we are here; we are here to talk about the land. The land is very viable. Calpine bought it and they rented it from them for at least 5 years before Mr. Brown got it. They had a great relationship with Calpine. The farm averages anywhere from 60 bushels of beans which is great. For the corn crops that he knows Mr. Brown is pulling off of it currently is anywhere from 200 to 220 bushels of corn crops. That is unirrigated ground so that is pretty darn good for that situation. It is Mr. Brown’s livelihood, and he stands here before the Commission mainly because of him. He is a good friend of his and he would do anything in this world to help protect his livelihood. Kent County, like he said, it seems to him that this was a way to wash their hands of this situation by moving it on to the City. Route 9 is supposed to be a federally protected Scenic Byway. He doesn’t know what that means to anybody else in this room, but to him that means it should be open spaces and farmland. It should be taken seriously. You put these solar panels up and you have taken away from the geese, deer and other wildlife. You ride down that road and it is supposed to be a Scenic Byway. That’s why a lot of people ride on that road, to see things and to be a part of nature for a little while. You can go back to the City if you don’t want that. He has been on this farm for most of his life and they still help Mr. Brown from time to time if he needs it. He doesn’t know what record they spoke of that Mr. Paul Cartanza, Sr. said it wasn’t a viable farm. He has farmed it all of his life and he knows for certain that that man didn’t say that. Mr. Charles Mayhall – Edgewater Farm – 210 Edgewater Farm Lane Dover, DE 19901 Mr. Mayhall stated that whether the lawyer has not been to the property, or he was just Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 7 of 13 Page 114

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Item #6. intentionally misleading everyone here tonight, but if you get on Google Earth and zoom in to notice that there are three ditches on that property that run from east to west. It’s not a flooded wetlands like they are trying to make you believe that it is. That is just part of what they do, just like they are here today to try to turn things around because they couldn’t get it done in front of another board or commission. That area is supposed to be the non-growth zone. Those of us that live out there, they don’t want the city life. If they wanted that they would move into town. Now town is encroaching out on them. He just asks the Commission tonight to take into consideration that they don’t want the city limits pushed out any further. It starts with this farm and then it moves to the next farm and before you know it, they are all trapped into your city limits. If they want to set it up to be a non-growth zone with one house per 5 acres and then if you go east of Route 9 which is a historical highway as of 2007, its one house per 10 acres. He doesn’t understand how you fast forward 15 years to this meeting and we are ready to build up on it. He heard someone speak earlier and he said that in that area, it’s what’s going on in that area so it’s okay to grow. Well in our area, it’s farm fields; it’s not industrial parks or solar panels. They hope that the Commission will stick with them and try to keep that land what it is now, a non- growth zone. Mr. Brian Carbaugh – Braeland Farm – 7793 Bayside Drive Dover, DE 19901 Mr. Carbaugh stated that he thought the picture on the screen with properties shown in purple was pretty (informational) because if you look at that white stripe that runs through the middle of that purple, that’s his property. He has lived there for over 20 years, and he can tell you that the land in question has been in farming for that entire time and there has been no problem farming it. It has been farmed by the Cartanzas and the Browns. What most everybody in the neighborhood understands is that Calpine would never own this land if the Harmons had been willing to give them an easement to bring their powerlines across this property. But the fact of the matter is that the Harmons tried to develop it and they were unsuccessful. They weren’t farmers and they wanted to unload the property. When Calpine needed to get their power lines through this property, they weren’t willing to give them an easement; they said buy the whole thing. That’s how Calpine came to own this property. They weren’t in the solar business 10 years ago they just needed to get the power lines out of the gas plant. It is true that this has been before Levy Court as a solar field. He isn’t sure how you call this a solar farm because you don’t grow solar panels. He didn’t speak against that. He figured that the County had their rules, and they would decide what was appropriate for this land. He questioned what appeared to be a run around the County while they figure out what is appropriate in the County. He lives in the County and everyone around this property is in the County. You can see adjacent to the City is minor on this property compared to where it is in the County. The relationship between the power companies and the City of Dover is pretty well established. The existing gas plant rents their land from the City of Dover. They buy all of their water from the City of Dover, and they discharge that water back to the City of Dover through their sewer. They are a major client of the City so to now see the City promoting expanding that by annexation, there is that error of questionable relationships. He thinks that the County has the ability to approve or not approve and the set conditions on any solar field that might or might now occur on this land. He thinks the County is the one that he trusts to look out for his benefit and his land that is in the County. He will say that in the Comprehensive Plan, in the section where it talks about utilities, it says that there isn’t any planned expansion of utilities. So, to talk about not only expanding utilities by 250 acres but by annexing County land to make that expansion, if the City wants support Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 8 of 13 Page 115

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Item #6. power generation or green power that is great but let’s do it in the City. Let’s not come out and annex land around him and annex land out of the County in order to promote that. There are a couple of guys who own a car wash that think the corner of White Oak Road and Route 13 would be a perfect place for a solar field. He doesn’t know if this piece of ground will ever become a solar field or not but if it does, he thinks that the County are the appropriate people to do that. He thinks that the City should avoid this annexation and they should let the County do what the County was going to do with regards to any application and avoid any appearance of impropriety in the relationships that the City has with the power companies. Mr. Ron Virdin – 1087 Haypoint Landing Road Dover, DE 19901 Mr. Virdin stated that he owns property at 225 White Oak Road. He has been around this area all of his life and was born maybe 3 miles from where we are talking about. All of the grain that Mr. Brown harvested last season, he hauled every bit of it to the mill for him. He knows for a fact that he grew 70 bushels of beans to the acre and 200 bushels of corn to the acre. A couple of years ago he grew 100 bushels of wheat to the acre so he can’t see how that is not a good farm. He would hate to see it end up as a solar field. He doesn’t like to ride down the road and see a bunch of solar panels out in a field like they were talking about up in Smyrna. People grow a lot of chickens in the State of Delaware, and it takes a lot of feed to feed those chickens. Down at the mill where he hauled all of the grain, they told him that it takes 125,000 bushels of corn a week to grind for chicken feed and that’s just Mountaire. That is not counting Perdue and all of the other people that raise chickens. He would hate to see this property turned into a solar farm; he would be totally against it. Ms. Mary Ellen Opdyke – 265 Bayside Drive Dover, DE 19901 Ms. Opdyke stated that she is older than most of the people here put together. She wouldn’t make a great farmer; she would talk too much. She would like Commission to meet her two great grandchildren. She doesn’t want to see them hungry; she doesn’t want to see any of your great grandchildren or future children hungry. You will be and they will be if you allow all of these solar systems in. They are great for cars; they are great for electricity. They are great for many things like maybe running a hospital, but they are too big. The day is coming that they are going to make them smaller. Remember the great big computers that they had? How big are they now? You have a little bitty one on your phone. They ought to be taking their time and making them smaller, so they don’t have to take up the farmland that feeds us. Where are you going to go in an electric car to find food? What are you going to put on the table for your children to eat? There will be a light over the table and no food. How hungry will they be? She heard a story a long time ago and it touched her. During the war, the soldiers were rationed out food and they were given fresh fruit. They were given a little old lousy banana. There were four little children standing over in a corner and they would pass of the food to all of their soldiers. One officer saw them, and he saved his banana and gave it to the children. The girl walked over and thanked the officer. She was dirty and grungy; there were no solar panels to keep her clean and no food on the table, just a banana. She opened that banana up and divided it three ways for the other three children. What did she do? She ate the skin. She is not here to make money; she is here to feed her great grandchildren off of that farmland. When they get them little bitty panels and they will, then where will you feed the kids from then? Mr. John Orona – 459 Quaker Lane Dover, DE 19901 Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 9 of 13 Page 116

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Item #6. Mr. Orona stated that unfortunately he has to follow someone who had a really good story. He has lived in the City of Dover for his entire life. He has lived in Hampton Square, Fox Hall, Virginia Avenue, Towne Point and Heatherfield. He no longer lives in the City of Dover; he chose to move out of the City of Dover. He recently built a new home of fifteen acres near the Cartanza Farm. He runs his business out of his home. He has room for a garden. He had room to keep his equipment and he has room to do what he wants and to live the way that he wants. He thinks for the City to annex in that area, people have moved out there because they don’t want to be annexed. It’s like they have moved to those areas and then the City comes chasing behind them. He is not a land use attorney or a solar expert; he is just a normal person living here and trying to raise his family. He is not a large corporation from out of town that is looking to capitalize on a piece of property that he got years ago because he had enough money to buy it. He just thinks that the area in question is kind of like the last frontier of eastern Kent County. He is concerned that the value of their properties will decrease. They have nice homes on large tracts of land and people want to look out and see a corn field. They want to watch the corn tassels blow in the wind. They want to watch a storm come across the field. They want to watch geese and ducks. They don’t want to look out and see monstrosities of chain link fence and solar panels. That is not what people who live out their want and he doesn’t think that it should be pushed down their throats. He does think that there would be a major hit to the value of people’s homes. He worries about the tax increase. He has a fairly decent sized home out there and he pays $1,900 a year. He lives on about fifteen acres, and he has probably has 10,000 SF of buildings. His mom lives in Heatherfield in a duplex, and she pays $1,400 a year in taxes. Our homes aren’t even comparable, and she is only paying $500 less because she is in the City and that is with her paying a senior citizen rate. He doesn’t want to pay more taxes to the City. No offense to the Police or the Fire Department or anybody here, but he doesn’t want to pay for those services. He doesn’t need those services. The Garrison Industrial Park that was spoken of, he doesn’t have stats on that but to the best of his knowledge, that Park is halfway vacant. So, he doesn’t know why we are annexing additional property while that is sitting there doing nothing. To develop a property like this, he thinks one or two people are going to benefit from that. He doesn’t see it creating any long term jobs. He thinks that some company who is probably publicly traded is going to make a ton of money. They are probably getting a bunch of tax money and federal money and once that dries up, the people who live here are stuck with a once fertile piece of ground that is nothing but stone, metal and mercury. Mr. Dunkle stated that the City wants green energy and that’s fine, but the people who live out there don’t. So maybe that should be developed on the Library, the Police Station, the Fire Department, or the City Warehouse. He thinks those are the places the City should be targeting. If they want to annex and they want that type of energy, then they should be putting it where they belong; not in their back yards. He is not a highly educated person, but he thinks that you are obstructing wildlife in that area like deer, fox or things like that. They shouldn’t be caged in or trapped by chain link fences. You go look behind Target or Silver Lake Park. All of those resident geese are there in those areas because we are taking farmland. They are becoming a nuisance and walking through Route 13 and getting hit by cars because there isn’t any land for them. That is Scenic Byway. Himself, on a Saturday he likes to get in his car and go to Sambo’s and have some crabs and a few beers. He likes to ride to Boondocks, to Port Penn, to Delaware City or Kitts Hummock. People don’t want to ride by industrial wasteland because that is a Scenic Byway. Like Ms. Opdyke said, once you ruin it, it’s gone. The City has got a ton of other issues and for them to expand their footprint he thinks would be foolish. Ride down Loockerman Street; there are no businesses there that are thriving. Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 10 of 13 Page 117

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Item #6. He was on South Governors Avenue today and there is a building defaced with graffiti. He thinks before the City expands; they should master what they have. He just thinks that it is a commonsense approach. He thinks that if the people wanted it, you wouldn’t have to force it on them. They would be coming to the City asking them to annex. We have one big company that is pushing it down everyone else’s throat. He doesn’t see anyone else here advocating for it except for special interest for a lack of a better term. You have twenty people here who have say here for two hours listening to things like car washes. If that doesn’t show you that it is not wanted, then he doesn’t know what else would. Mr. Donald Opdyke - 6926 Bayside Drive Dover, DE 19901 Mr. Opdyke stated that he is right down the street from White Oak Road. In 100 years, that farmland is still going to be there. What corporation is going to own that ground in 100 years? In 100 years, someone will still farm it. Solar panels will rust, fade, and break. Who is going to take care of them; this corporation? No, they bought that land because they have to run the power plant and now, they are just trying to unload. If they could get it down so easily through Kent County, then they would have had it done but they can’t. They are fighting tooth and nail with Kent County to get it done; so, they are just going around the corner to try getting the City to do it. Like the gentleman before him said, look at all the property that is right by the power plant that is not being used. Before you go starting to rip apart a piece of ground that doesn’t need to be touched, fill up the ones you have out there. There is plenty of ground out by the power plant. There are already solar panels there so adding more won’t hurt. It is closer and less wire to run and the ground is already taken out of farmland; so, use it. Use that property first before you start making more power plants elsewhere. Use the property you have. There is no sense in tearing up a piece of ground that doesn’t need to be torn up. Like he said that farm will be there in 100 years. Where will the solar panels be? Are you guys going to be taking care of them? No. But that ground will be there in 100 years. Mr. Paul Cartanza, Sr. – 6289 Bayside Drive Dover, DE 19901 Mr. Cartanza stated that he just wanted to clarify the gentleman’s comment about himself saying that the land is difficult to farm. There is only one section between the woods that is difficult to farm. The rest of the farm is very farmable. They have big equipment, and they can get up and down the ditches. As his son stated earlier, the ditches were put in order to drain the farm and make it pliable for farming. He also farmed the Garrison Farm, and that farm has fifty handmade ditches and Mr. Garrison could still farm that. He remembers talking to him and asking him about the ditches. He said that they were all put in order to drain the farm so that he would be able to plant on the farm and grow crops. They farmed that land for over 25-30 years ago with big equipment and now it is kind of lying there and being totally unused with a small set of solar there. They should just finish putting the solar around the rest of the farm. It is already in the City of Dover. When Ruth Ann Minner was Governor, when she put Route 1 through, she said there would be no development east of Route 1. That has been trickling through. The most people who have gotten through on that were people that knew what was going to happen before Route 1 was even brought to people’s attention. He thinks that they have acquired enough land on their side, and they need to go back to the other side or put it on other places like buildings or parking lots at Dover Downs as most of the other people have stated. He just wanted to clarify his comment on the farm being difficult to farm. That was only the back in between the two woods. Mr. Brown farms it now and he has done a very good job of taking care of it. He wants to Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 11 of 13 Page 118

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Item #6. state that he is against this 100%. Keep it more into the city limits; don’t let the city limits come to us. Mrs. Maucher stated that there was a letter from Shadybrook Farms LLC on their desks tonight regarding the application. Were there other comments received? Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there were no other written comments received but she will formerly enter into the record the letter received. It came via email this afternoon as an attachment from Shadybrook Farms LLC which is located at 1477 Cartanza Road. The letter is dated February 21, 2023 and is signed by Mr. Paul Cartanza, Jr., a representative of Shadybrook Farms LLC. There are also a number of people that signed the letter so she will note those as she reads the letter into the record. “Dear Planning Commission Members, we are writing to you today regarding Item #8 on your agenda for February 21, 2023, MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023. The owner of the parcel mentioned above has applied for utilities solar through the Kent County Levy Court. A portion of this parcel is zoned as Agricultural Conservation (AC) outside of the growth zone; therefore, the application for utility solar was tabled pending the results of a lawsuit against the County for approving other utility solar operation on a parcel zoned as Agricultural Conservation (AC). They would like to ask that you assist with avoiding further litigation and take Kent County Levy Court’s decision to table the application and land use designation into consideration and not amend the land use classification to private/public utilities at this time.” It then lists the property area as 104.06 acres with a property address of 3015 White Oak Road and it goes on to list the property owner as Calpine Holdings LLC and a tax parcel number of LC-00- 058.00-02-48.00-000. The Comprehensive Plan Map 13-2, the change that was proposed from a land use classification of none to the new proposed classification. It is signed by Mr. Paul Cartanza, Jr. representative of Shadybrook Farms LLC and it does list residents and landowners near this location in support of this letter. Several of them have been here this evening to speak. The Bonk family; Bonk Farms. Mr. Paul and Janice Cartanza, Sr.; Lazy Day Farms. The Blessing Family; Waterway Farms. The Zimmerman Family; Broad Acres Inc. The Orona Family; Shortcutz Lawn and Landscape. The Mayhall Family, Edgewater Well Service. Mr. Justin Hoffman; Air Enterprises. Mr. Mark Cartanza; MASC Farms. Mr. Ronald Virdin; 3525 White Oak Road. Ms. Mary Ellen Opdyke; 6500 Bayside Drive. Mrs. Maucher closed the public hearing. Mr. Hartman stated that based on what the people who live out in that area have had to say tonight and the callers who have called in tonight to disagree with this Amendment, he believes that they should be very careful in going forward with this Annexation. The people out there don’t want it and don’t want to be annexed. Kent County is washing their hands of it or tabling it. He believes that this is their chance as Commissioners to stop it before it becomes a zoning issue and then a Site Plan and then they are backed into a corner where they have to approve it like this Tidal Car Wash that they were faced with tonight that they are opposed to but couldn’t actually vote against it. He would recommend to this Commission to stand with the residents out there and vote against this Annexation. Mrs. Denney stated that she absolutely agrees. She feels very strongly that if it weren’t for people like the ones who have given testimony tonight, we would be hungry. She lived in the City up north, but she has a brother who owned a 350 acre farm. He had cows and he tilled dirt Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 12 of 13 Page 119

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Item #6. to feed the cows. She thinks that we should all be extremely appreciative because this group of people takes almost everything, they own every spring, put it in a field and trust that God will let their crops come up so that we eat. She really feels very strongly that if this body were to approve an Annexation, they would be encroaching on the people who feed us in the worst way by taking away their land and their ability to do so. Mrs. Denney moved to recommend to City Council a denial of application MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 202 for annexation. Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that they are not considering an Annexation at this point. What is before you is a Comprehensive Plan Amendment so this is an application to amend the Comprehensive Plan. They have made two requests; so, the intent of the motion needs to be clarified. Mrs. Denney moved to recommend to City Council a denial of application MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 based on comments made, seconded by Mr. Hartman and he added that this is a recommendation to City Council so if they vote and this is not approved, City Council can follow their recommendations, or they may vote to approve it. He wants everyone here to understand that. The motion was carried by roll call 8-0 with Mrs. Malone absent. Mrs. Denney voting yes; based on the comments made with her motion. Mr. Hartman voting yes; based on his previous comments. Mr. Baldwin voting yes; based on the previous comments. Dr. Jones voting yes; there were some very compelling testimonies, and they appreciate everyone coming in. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; for reasons previously stated. Mr. Cooper voting yes. Mr. Roach voting yes. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; she is deeply concerned that you go from an Area of Concern to a Priority Annexation (Area) especially with all of the compelling testimony tonight. Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the Planning Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council along with the Meeting Minutes once they are prepared. The City Council will have its own public hearing on this application and that is scheduled before March 13, 2023. City Council does meet in the Council Chambers and their meetings start at 6:30PM and they typically presented both in-person and hybrid. If there are questions about attending that meeting, she would refer you to the City Clerk’s Office or you can always reach out to the Planning Office. Their meeting agenda will be posted about one week prior to that meeting date. Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Page 13 of 13 Page 120

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Item #6. Mark F. Dunkle Rehoboth Beach Office 302-346-1111 mdunkle@pgslegal.com Firm Website: www.pgslegal.com A t t o r n e y s a t L a w Mayor and Honorable Members of Dover City Council April 5, 2023 15 The Plaza Dover, DE 19901 Dear Mayor and Council: At the upcoming April 10, 2023 Public Hearing on Calpine Holdings, LLC Map and Text Amendment Request, we respectfully seek: 1. APPROVAL of Amendment MI-23-01A to the Growth and Annexation Map of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan showing the Calpine Parcels designated as Priority Annexation Areas ± Category 2, based on the recommendation of Staff, no objection from PLUS and as supported by the Goals of the Comprehensive Plan as presented by the Applicant to Council on April 10, 2023; AND 2. APPROVAL of Amendment MI-23-01B for designation of the Calpine Parcels with a Potential Land Use Classification of Public & Private Utilities, based on the recommendation of Staff, no objection from PLUS and as supported by the Goals of the Comprehensive Plan as presented by the Applicant to Council on April 10, 2023. The Applicant respectfully requests that Council use its statutory authority under 22 Del. Code Section 705 to approve the Map and Text $PHQGPHQW 5HTXHVWV E\ WKH UHTXLVLWH  PDMRULW\ RI &RXQFLO RYHUUXOLQJ WKH 3ODQQLQJ &RPPLVVLRQ¶V QHJDWLYe recommendation. Attached are our hearing presentation materials to supplement the existing Application and record for your consideration April 10th. Respectfully submitted, Mark F. Dunkle, Esquire Attorney for Applicant Calpine Holdings, LLC WILMINGTON OFFICE DOVER OFFICE REHOBOTH BEACH OFFICE 1105 NORTH MARKET STREET, 19TH FLOOR 909 SILVER LAKE BLVD 19354C MILLER ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 19801 DOVER, DE 19904 REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971 (302) 654-3300 (302) 678-3262 (302) 226-8702 Page 121

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CALPINE SOLAR ARRAY WITH 1.93 MILES OF LANDSCAPE BUFFERING USING APPROX. 2,040 TREES Item #6. COVERING OVER 10 ACRES Page 123

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 1 Introduction Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Table 1-2: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Chapter Goals Goal 1: Protect the Natural Environment Natural Goal 2: Improve Watershed Quality Resources and Goal 3: Improve Air Quality Environmental Goal 4: Encourage Green Development and Sustainable Energy Protection Practices Goal 5: Preserve Access to Open Space and Scenic Resources Goal 1: Preserve and Protect Historic Resources Historic Goal 2: Provide and Promote Incentives for Preservation Activities Preservation Goal 3: Increase Public Information on Historic Resources Goal 4: Collaborate with Diverse Groups and Governments Goal 1: Proactively Maintain Existing Infrastructure and Expand Infrastructure When Beneficial Public Utilities Goal 2: Enhance Infrastructure to Meet Community Needs and Goal 3: Meet or Exceed the State and Federal Requirements of the Infrastructure NPDES Permit and Stormwater Management Goal 4: Continue to Strive for Excellent Service Goal 1: Provide and Maintain Quality City Services Community Goal 2: Invest in City Owned Resources Services and Goal 3: Provide a System of Interconnected Open Space Areas Facilities and Recreational Opportunities Goal 4: Prepare Effectively for Disasters Goal 1: Preserve and Maintain the Existing Transportation System Goal 2: Increase Coordination with Agencies Transportation Goal 3: Develop and Expand Alternate Modes of Transportation Goal 4: Create Recommendations and Policies for Roadways and Development 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 1 - 11 Page 124

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Item #6. Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 1 Introduction Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Goal 1: Attract and Retain High-Paying Quality Jobs by Targeting Business Sectors that are Best Suited for Dover and Kent County Goal 2: Encourage the Economic Revitalization and Integrity of Dover’s Downtown, including the Historic Core and the Traditional Communities Surrounding It Goal 3: Promote the Revitalization and Redevelopment of the Center City Economic Goal 4: Ensure that Land Development, Zoning, Infrastructure and Development Other Development Requirements Encourage the Economic Development and Uses Desired Goal 5: Actively market the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center (GOBTC) Goal 6: Pursue Economic Development Linked to Active Recreation Goal 7: Pursue Economic Development Linked to Improved Healthy Food Access Goal 1: Encourage Balanced Housing Opportunities for all Residents of the City Housing & Goal 2: Preserve Existing Housing Stock Community Development Goal 3: Provide Safe and Healthy Livable Neighborhoods Goal 4: Provide Homeownership Opportunities Source: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Page 1- 12 - 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 125

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Item #6. MI-23-01A and B – Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: Amendments to Map 13-1 and Map 13-2 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road DAC Report of February 8, 2023 Page 7 of 7 V. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING STAFF: The Planning Staff provides the following recommendations regarding the Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023: MI-23-01A and MI-23-01B regarding the revision of the Annexation Plan Category and the designation of Land Use Classification. The applicant has requested a change in the Growth and Annexation Map of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan from an unidentified area and as an Area of Concern to Category 2 – Priority Annexation Area for the two properties. Following our review of the policies for Annexation in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, as well as analysis of the surrounding land uses, proximity to City infrastructure, protection of natural resources, and economic development opportunities, Staff MAP recommends approval of the Amendment A. The subject area is contiguous to lands within the city and in the vicinity of utility infrastructure along White Oak Road, Garrison Oak Drive and Long Point Road, in addition to being adjacent to the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center. Additionally, the applicant has requested that the Potential Land Use Classification be identified for the two properties. The Land Use Classification of Public & Private Utilities appears to be consistent with nearby other electric generation facilities and the technology based development with the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center. The proposed Land Use Category is compatible with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan associated with energy, green technology, TEXT and the development focus of the Garrison Business and Technology Center. Staff recommends approval of Amendment B. Planning Staff finds these requests in support of the overall set of goals established as a framework for the future of Dover in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Table 1-2: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Chapter Goals. (See attached.) This recommendation is being made without that benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding landowners and residents. A public hearing is required on this matter and the Planning Commission should give those comments consideration in addition to goals of the Comprehensive Plan. VI. ADVISORY COMMENTS 1) The Planning Staff notes the need for clarification of the size of the subject properties as there are differences in mapping of the parcel boundaries. A legal description of each parcel is required for the Annexation application. 2) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Comprehensive Plan Amendment application does not represent Annexation approval or Site Development Plan approval. A separate review process is required for annexation; the applicant has made this application for annexation with AX-23-01. Also, a separate Site Development Plan must be submitted and approved if additional development activities are proposed on the property. Page 126

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Item #6. PLUS - 2023-01-09 Page 2 of 6 As per the State Strategies, 'olnvestment Level 4 Areas may be the location for certain uses that because of their specific requirements are not appropriate for location elsewhere." (Page 33,2020 State Strategies). In unique circumstances, on a case-by-case basis, osPC does not object to low-impact land rrs"rln Level 4 areas,if th.y u.. consistent with local govemment comprehensive plans, master plans, or othlr planning studies, and represent minimal impacts to environmental resouries, su.rounding land uses, and long-term infrastructure investments. Solar farms are an example beciuse they are low-impact uses with unique siting challenges. NO In this particular situation, OSPC granted a PLUS waiver on February 24,2022, for a OBJECTION proposed solar farm on these two properties for the reasons previousiy stated. That project did not ultimately move forward with Kent County. therefore, OSPC does not object to the proposed use of the properties as a solar farm. OSpC does express !r*. concems if the proposed amendment leads to a rezoning of the property that could allow for a more intense use of the Level 4 lands, than as presented in tfre request by the property owner for this amendment. If the comprehensive plan amendment is approved and the parcels are to be annexed into the City of Dover, a Plan of Services needs to be submittedto OSPC for review and approval before the annexation is adopted. Upon successful annexation, any future development application including a site plan may require a PLUS review, per the criteria specified in the Memorandum of understanding between Dover and oSpc. S 302- o DelDor has no comments on the proposed amendment. DelDoT notes that should the parcels involved be developed in the future they will still need to apply for any applicable reviews and/or permits. 302-73 s-3495 Disclaimer Clause: Staff from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) reviewed the project submitted for pLUS review. The absence of comments regarding specific resources does not indicate that there are not additional constraints or environmental issues on site, nor does it indicate DNREC support of a project. o DNREC reviewers have no comments, concerns, or objections to the proposed amendment. DEMA has no objections to the amendment of the comprehensive plan. The following recommendations apply only if construction occurs. Page 127

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Item #6. City of Dover FINAL READING CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE #2023-01 1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING MAP 13- 2 1: BY CHANGING THE ANNEXATION PLAN CATEGORY AND BY AMENDING MAP 13-2: 3 BY IDENTIFYING THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF TWO PROPERTIES LOCATED 4 ON WHITE OAK ROAD. 5 6 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has adopted a Comprehensive Plan laying out land use policies within the 7 City of Dover, Delaware; and 8 9 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dover, on January 13, 2020, following the recommendation 10 of the City of Dover Planning Commission, adopted the 2019 Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Title 22, 11 Section 702 of the Delaware Code; and 12 13 WHEREAS, the Honorable John Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware, certified the 2019 14 Comprehensive Plan to be effective as of January 13, 2020, by letter of March 10, 2020; and 15 16 WHEREAS, the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 15 – Implementation Plan allows for an annual 17 amendment process; and 18 19 WHEREAS, a property owner of two properties has requested amendments to the Potential Annexation 20 Areas Map (Map 13-1) and requested amendments to the Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map 21 (Map 13-2) in accordance with the process set forth in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan; and 22 23 WHEREAS, the Planning Office has prepared these amendments to the Potential Annexation Areas Map 24 (Map 13-1) and to the Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map (Map 13-2) for review as part of the 25 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023; and 26 27 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 21, 2023, after which the 28 Planning Commission made a recommendation in regard to these amendments to the Annexation Plan 29 (Map 13-1 and Map 13-2) related to the two properties. 30 31 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of future development, zoning, and planning in the City of 32 Dover to change the Annexation Plan Category and associated Land Use Classification of the two 33 properties on the Potential Annexation Areas Map (Map 13-1) and on the Potential Land Use for 34 Annexation Areas Map (Map 13-2) as described below. 35 36 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 37 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET AND AMEND THE 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY: 38 39 That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, that Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas 40 Plan Map of the City of Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan has been amended by changing the designated 41 Annexation Plan Category from an unidentified area and from an Area of Concern to Category 2: Priority 42 Annexation Area for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive P.O. Box 475 ❖ Dover, Delaware ❖19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service Page 128

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Item #6. Proposed Ordinance #2023-01: Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map and to Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map, 2019 Comprehensive Plan (MI-23-01A and MI-23-01B: Two Properties on White Oak Road) Page 2 43 known as an unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road and as 3015 White Oak Road. The properties are 44 more fully described below. (Planning Reference: MI-23-01A) 45 46 Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property 47 Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-49.00-000. 48 49 Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine 50 Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. 51 52 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 53 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET AND AMEND THE 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY: 54 55 That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, that Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for 56 Annexation Areas Plan Map of the City of Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan has been amended by 57 identifying the Land Use Classification as Public & Private Utilities for two parcels located on the north 58 side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive known as an unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road 59 and as 3015 White Oak Road. The properties are more fully described below. (Planning Reference: MI- 60 23-01B) 61 62 Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property 63 Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-49.00-000. 64 65 Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine 66 Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. 67 68 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 69 70 That upon final action to adopt this ordinance, the amendments as approved changing the designated 71 Annexation Plan Category of the two properties shall be made to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas 72 Map and the amendments as approved identifying the Land Use Classification of the two properties shall 73 be made to Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Plan Map of the 2019 Comprehensive 74 Plan. 75 76 ADOPTED: * 77 78 SYNOPSIS 79 The proposed ordinance would adopt a series of Amendments to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, as 80 amended. The Amendments include consideration of the following as associated with a future Annexation 81 Application AX-23-01 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road: requests 82 for amendment of Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas to revise the Annexation Plan category of two 83 properties and requests for amendment of Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas to identify 84 the Land Use Classification of two properties. The specific properties are an unaddressed parcel on the 85 north side of White Oak Road and 3015 White Oak Road. (Planning Reference: MI-23-01A and MI-23- 86 01B) 87 Page 129

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Item #6. Proposed Ordinance #2023-01: Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map and to Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map, 2019 Comprehensive Plan (MI-23-01A and MI-23-01B: Two Properties on White Oak Road) Page 3 88 Actions History: 89 04/10/2023 – Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council 90 02/27/2023 – Public Hearing/Final Reading deferred from 03/13/2023 to 04/10/2023 91 02/21/2023 – Public Hearing & Action - Planning Commission 92 01/23/2023 – First Reading – City Council Page 130

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Item #9. 6 April 2023 Ms. Andria L. Bennett, City Clerk City of Dover, Delaware City Hall - 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19903 RE: Request to WITHDRAW Ekaman Subdivision Application (SB-23-01C) (Parcel ID# ED05-077.17-06-02.01) Dear City of Dover: On behalf of our client, Wyoming LLC, Mountain Consulting, Inc. (MC) is requesting to withdraw the major subdivision application for the Ekaman Subdivision (SB-23-01C) and all associated applications, without prejudice as of the date of this letter. The associated applications are the Conceptual Major Subdivision itself (SB-23-01C), waivers on the City Council Consent Agenda for 10 April 2023, and a request for road name change submitted to the City Clerk via email on 28 March 2023. Concerns raised in open meetings to date were not addressed directly or sufficiently, due substantially to technical difficulties hindering communication of timely technical responses to address and correct misunderstandings of fact, regulations, and cause and effect. Resolving these raised concerns is essential for putting the project in its actual context within the surrounding community. We have taken full account of the issues raised to date. We shall submit an enhanced application for the subdivision of this property. Our new application shall contain thorough and concise narrative descriptions that acknowledge and address all concerns received to date, to allow the application to stand properly on its own merits. We are grateful for the City’s consideration of this request. Please contact me with all questions at 302-922-5575 or via email to: kburchard@mountainconsultinginc.com Sincerely, MOUNTAIN CONSULTING, INC. Kyle Burchard, P.E. Director of Engineering Cc: Dover City Council Dover Planning Commission 103 South Bradford Street, Dover, DE 19904 • Phone: 302-744-9875 • Fax: 866-672-6428 Page 131 www.mountainconsultinginc.net

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Item #14. Monthly Report February 2023 Office of City Assessor Page 132

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Item #14. ASSESSOR’S REPORT Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the Month of Feb. 2022/2023 the Month of Feb. 2022/2023 39 $100 $88$75 40 Thousands 26 30 21 19 $34 20 12 13 $50 $22 $22 $0$0 10 2 1 0 0 2022 $4 2022 0 $0 2023 2023 First Time Buyer for the Month Feb. 2022/2023 Realty Property of Feb. 2022/2023 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to Recording 30 26 $6 21 $5 $5 19 $6 $3 Millions 20 Res. Non‐First $4 $1 12 Time Buyers $2 $0 $0 $0 2022 10 Res. First Time $0 2023 Buyers 0 2022 2023 Major Updates December January February Assessment Change $3,917,400 $0 $0 Residential Sales Ratio Report Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD Value 24 $4,031,600 $5,663,900 0.71 1.04 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. 1 Page 133

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Item #14. ASSESSOR’S REPORT Assessor’s Office Wild Meadows / Persimmon Park Place Home Sales for February 2023: Property Address Assessed Value Sales Price 141 Beth Place $85,700 $185,000 117 Persimmon Cir $113,500 $110,000 2 Page 134

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Item #15. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023 100-10-12-99-000-53037 Current Balance- $ 16,300.00 COM M UNI TY ENHANCEM ENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCI L M EM BER PER DI STRI CT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCI L BUDGETED AM OUNT M EM BER. THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND I S TO ALLOW M EM BERS TO CONTRI BUTE FUNDS TO A SM ALL PROJECT OR COM M UNI TY $ 25,000.00 NEEDS I N EACH DI STRI CT. Inner City Cultural League Vendor # 200 FI NAL BUDGET TOTAL $ 25,000.00 COUNCI L TOTAL YEAR TO DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRI PTI ON I NVOI CE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of Email from Andre Boggerty dated $100.00 of his community enhancement funds to 07/21/2022 and email from Leandra 7/26/2022 Boggerty DEMCO DEMCO for the Annual Back to School Event Marshall dated 07/13/2022 $100.00 $100.00 $24,900.00 Batch # 9222 Councilman Anderson authorized the designation of Email from David Anderson dated $300.00 of his community enhancement funds to The 06/29/2022 and email from Tracey 7/26/2022 Anderson The 302 Movement 302 Movement for the backpack program. Weems dated 06/28/2022 $300.00 $400.00 $24,600.00 Batch # 9222 Councilman Anderson authorized the designation of $1000.00 of his community enhancement funds to The Email from David Anderson dated The Inner City Cultural Inner City Cultural League for the reasons stated in the 06/23/2022 and email from Elizabeth 7/26/2022 Anderson League letter. Daniels dated 06/23/2022 $1,000.00 $1,400.00 $23,600.00 Batch # 9222 Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $200.00 Email from Fred Neil dated 08/10/2022 of his community enhancement funds to Persimmon and email from Joyce Talley dated 8/15/2022 Neil Persimmon Park Place Park Place for the Backpack Giveaway 08/09/2022 $200.00 $1,600.00 $23,400.00 Batch #9391 Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of Email from Tricia Arndt dated $200.00 of her community enhancement funds to 08/10/2022 and email from Joyce 8/15/2022 Arndt Persimmon Park Place Persimmon Park Place for the Backpack Giveaway Talley dated 08/09/2022 $200.00 $1,800.00 $23,200.00 Batch #9391 Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of Email from Tricia Arndt dated $500.00 of her community enhancement funds to the 08/31/2022 and email from Elena 9/6/2022 Arndt Dover Art League Dover Art League for the Grand Opening Stewart dated 8/31/2022 $500.00 $2,300.00 $22,700.00 Batch # 9512 Interdenomonational Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of Email from Andre Boggerty dated Ministerial Alliance of $600.00 of his community enhancement funds to the 09/06/2022 and email from Theodore 9/12/2022 Boggerty Dover and Visinity (IMA) Annual Community Unity Family Day Henderson dated 9/6/2022 $600.00 $2,900.00 $22,100.00 Batch # 9567 Councilman Anderson authorized the designation of Email from Dave Anderson dated $300.00 of his community enhancement funds to the 10/05/2022 and email from Bishop 10/6/2022 Anderson The Well Church Faith and Blue Weekend Carol E. Harris dated 10/5/2022 $300.00 $3,200.00 $21,800.00 Batch # 9727 Councilman Hare authorized the designation of Email from City Clerk Bennett dated $400.00 of his community enhancement funds to the 10/05/2022 and email from Bishop 10/6/2022 Hare The Well Church Faith and Blue Weekend Carol E. Harris dated 10/5/2022 $400.00 $3,600.00 $21,400.00 Batch # 9727 Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of Email from Tricia Arndt dated $150.00 of her community enhancement funds to the 10/07/2022 and email from Bishop 10/7/2022 Arndt The Well Church Faith and Blue Weekend Carol E. Harris dated 10/5/2022 $150.00 $3,750.00 $21,250.00 Batch # 9727 Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of Email from Gerald Rocha dated $200.00 of his community enhancement funds to the 10/07/2022 and email from Bishop 10/7/2022 Rocha The Well Church Faith and Blue Weekend Carol E. Harris dated 10/5/2022 $200.00 $3,950.00 $21,050.00 Batch # 9727 Councilman Anderson authorized the designation of $500.00 of of his community enhancement fund to Email from Dave Anderson dated Tracy Palmer Ministries, Tracy Palmer Ministries, Inc for Thanksgiving Dinner & 10/12/2022 and email/letter from 10/12/2022 Anderson Inc Winter Food Events Paster Tracy Palmer dated 10/12/2022 $500.00 $4,450.00 $20,550.00 Batch #9784 Councilman Anderson authorized the designation of $250.00 of of his community enhancement fund to Email from Dave Anderson dated United Way of Delaware Wonderland Coat and Toy 11/03/2022 and email/letter from 11/3/2022 Anderson United Way of Delaware Drive Kenyatta Livingston dated 11/03/2022 $250.00 $4,700.00 $20,300.00 Batch #9946 Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $500.00 of of his community enhancement fund to Email from Julia Pillsbury dated United Way of Delaware Wonderland Coat and Toy 11/05/2022 and email/letter from 11/7/2022 Pillsbury United Way of Delaware Drive Kenyatta Livingston dated 11/03/2022 $500.00 $5,200.00 $19,800.00 Batch #9946 Councilman Taylor authorized the designation of $650.00 of his community enhancement funds to the Email from Ralph Taylor dated 11/15/2022 Taylor Dover Police Department Hometown Holiday Event 11/15/2022 $650.00 $5,850.00 $19,150.00 Batch #9984 Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $825.00 of his community enhancement funds to the Email from Andre Boggerty dated 11/16/2022 Boggerty Dover Police Department Hometown Holiday Event (Returned-Not Needed) 11/16/2022 $0.00 $0.00 $19,150.00 Batch #6 Email from Dave Anderson dated Councilman Anderson authorized the designation of 01/12/2023 and email/letter from Ennio $150.00 of of his community enhancement fund to Emmanuel (Code Purple) dated 1/12/2023 Anderson Code Purple Code Purple. 01/03/2023 $150.00 $6,000.00 $19,000.00 Batch #302 Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of Email from Tricia Arndt dated $300.00 of her community enhancement funds to the 02/21/2023 and email from Gerald 2/21/2023 Arndt United Way of Delaware National Read Across America Day Rocha dated 02/21/2023 $300.00 $6,300.00 $18,700.00 Batch #555 Councilman Hare authorized the designation of Email from Bill Hare dated 03/03/2023 $1,000.00 of his community enhancement funds to the and letter from Modern Maturity Center 3/7/2023 Hare Modern Maturity Center Modern Maturity Center Programs dated 03/07/2023 $1,000.00 $7,300.00 $17,700.00 Batch# Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $750.00 of his community enhancement funds to Email from Andre Boggerty dated 3/7/2023 Boggerty TOVA Community Health TOVA Community Health 02/15/2023 $750.00 $8,050.00 $16,950.00 Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of Hope Medical and Dental $250.00 of his community enhancement funds to Hope Email from Andre Boggerty dated 3/24/2023 Boggerty Clinic Medical and Dental Clinic 03/24/2023 $250.00 $8,300.00 $16,700.00 Batch #805 Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of Email from Andre Rocha dated Tracy Palmer Ministries, $400.00 of of his community enhancement fund to 03/27/2023 and letter from Tracy 3/27/2023 Rocha Inc Tracy Palmer Ministries, Inc Palmer Ministries dated 03/27/2023 $400.00 $8,700.00 $16,300.00 Batch #805 $8,700.00 $16,300.00 Budgeted Amount District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance $5,000.00 At-Large Boggerty $1,700.00 $3,300.00 $2,500.00 1st District Pillsbury $500.00 $2,000.00 $2,500.00 1st District Rocha $600.00 $1,900.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Hare $1,400.00 $1,100.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Taylor $650.00 $1,850.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Arndt $1,150.00 $1,350.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Neil $200.00 $2,300.00 $2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 4th District Sudler $2,500.00 TOTAL $8,700.00 $16,300.00 Page 137

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Item #16. CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT February 2023 Page 138

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Item #16. Customer Service Department Mission Continually provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with professionalism, respect, & integrity. ~ City of Dover Customer Service Department January proposed many challenges for the Customer Service Department. Due to weather delays and lack of staffing we experienced high call volume and customer wait times. This led to an inability to disconnect utilities for non-payment. In reviewing the outstanding receivables comparison reports it is noted that our average days of collections have increased for utilities. FY22 = 26 days FY23 = 29 days for utility collections. Our standard due date is 21 days. Remedial steps are being taken to collect past due utility accounts. Steps such as – email notices for past due balances, disconnect for non-payment, and door hanger notices are being provided to consumers regarding their outstanding balances. Further, customers at risk have been referred to various help agencies. Additionally beginning in February, the Customer Service Department resumed collections of tax accounts through the Clean Hands disconnection measures. Through our collections efforts we were able to reduce the number of real estate accounts referred to monitions sales from 30 to 2. The sales dates for these properties are set for April 25, 2023. Page 141

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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Item #16. Electric Divisions System Peak Total System Load Number of New Month outages customers Apr 21 52,494 Services Apr 21 106.06 May 21 56,801 Dec 20 0 0 Dec 20 15 May 21 135.17 Jan 21 1 2 Jan 21 9 Jun 21 156.90 Jun 21 69,150 Feb 21 3 1518 Feb 21 7 Jul 21 156.16 Jul 21 79,792 Mar 21 4 568 Mar 21 20 Aug 21 77,971 Apr 21 4 1,287 Apr 21 14 Aug 21 164.90 May 21 9 733 May 21 6 Sep 21 140.78 Sep 21 65,002 Jun 21 10 736 Jun 21 40 Oct 21 117.77 Oct 21 58,157 Jul 21 13 3,730 Jul 21 9 Nov 21 95.71 Nov 21 55,279 Aug 21 11 728 Aug 21 11 Dec 21 58,299 Sep 21 7 1,037 Sep 21 20 Dec 21 96.13 Oct 21 9 4,693 Oct 21 16 Jan 22 107.95 Jan 22 65,916 Nov 21 6 347 Nov 21 23 Feb 22 103.87 Feb 22 55,827 Dec 21 13 1540 Dec 21 22 Mar 22 99.08 Mar 22 56,876 Jan 22 11 1599 Jan 22 17 Apr 22 50,847 Feb 22 6 1005 Feb 22 8 Apr 22 92.65 Mar 22 5 512 Mar 22 18 May 22 143.11 May 22 59,233 Apr 22 1 350 Apr 22 20 June 22 June 22 May 22 13 4,199 May 22 21 July 22 June 22 19 6,639 June 22 11 July 22 July 22 7 357 July 22 16 Aug 22 Aug 22 Aug 22 8 395 Aug 22 47 Sep 22 Sep 22 Sep 22 6 2920 Sep 22 27 Oct 22 Oct 22 Oct 22 3 732 Oct 22 21 Nov 22 Nov 22 4 1328 Nov 22 17 Nov 22 Dec 22 3 6,703 Dec 22 12 Dec 22 Nov 22 Jan 23 3 129 Jan 23 47 Jan 23 Jan 23 Feb 23 2 42 Feb 23 20 Feb 23 We have the meter; however, the information is not accurately registering. NAES Feb 23 staff is working with the contractor to resolve the issues. 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. SAIDI Long Time looks at the previous 24months of outages FY 23 YTD FY 22 FY 21 61.99 112.87 318.63 Outages Average Response Time Goal is less than 30 minutes Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date 2 36 55 35.29 PROGRAM UPDATES FEB 23 FEB 22 FY23 YTD Tree Trimming 364 159 2278 Number of Oil Releases 0 1 0 Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 1 New Services 20 7 207 Page 142

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Item #16. MEMORANDUM Department of Central Services P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903 Phone: (302) 674-7567 Fax: (302) 736-7178 E-mail: mhamlett@dover.de.us TO: Dave Hugg, City Manager Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager FROM: Michael C. Hamlett, Central Services Director DATE: 3/16/2023 SUBJECT: Fiscal Year Project Update Outlined below are the stages of each project in process for Fiscal Year 2023 FC2001 City Hall HVAC Renovation: COMPLETED EA2204 Weyandt Hall HVAC Renovation: Currently in the engineering and design phase with E2engineering. The mechanical, electrical drawings and specifications are complete. Preparing RFP phase. EA2202 Electric Admin Window Replacement: COMPLETED EA2203 Weyandt Hall Window Replacement and LED Lighting Upgrade: Window installation is complete. Facilities staff is currently working on LED upgrades, 95% complete. LB2201 Library HVAC Controls Upgrade: Contractor is currently onsite installing upgrades. Tentative completion 4/1/2023. CS2301 Warehouse LED Lighting Upgrade: Materials are on hand and awaiting Facilities staff completion of Weyandt Hall LED upgrade. CS2302 Warehouse Replacement of Tile Flooring and Exterior Painting: COMPLETED FC2303 City Hall Window Replacement: Currently awaiting quotes FC2304 Old Post Office Hazardous Material Abatement: COMPLETED Weyandt Hall Security Upgrades: COMPLETED Michael Hamlett, Central Services Director Phone: 302‐674‐7567 Email: mhamlett@dover.de.us Page 143

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Item #16. Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report FEBRUARY 2023 Fleet Maintenance PM Work Orders Completed: 43 Number of Tire Repairs: 22 Number of Road Repairs: 5 Other Work Orders: 66 Repair Hours: 323 Road Repair Hours: 3.5 Total Work Orders: 109 Fabrication Hours: 2 Misc. Hours: -45 PM Hours: 99.5 # of Scheduled PM’s: 30 # of PM’s Completed: 43 Major Program Updates FEBRUARY FEBRUARY MEASURE 2023 2022 DIFFERENCE Fleet Maintenance - Completed PM 43 out of 30 40 out of 30 appointments vs scheduled PM’s 10.00 % 143.33 % 133.33 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities Maintenance Facilities - Routine work orders 62 out of 71 74 out of 79 completed within 5 days -6.35 % 87.32 % 93.67 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities - Emergency work orders 3 out of 3 7 out of 8 completed within 2 days 12.50 % 100.00 % 87.50 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities: Total Work Orders Written in February: 74 Total Work Orders Completed in February: 75 (Includes previous months’ W/O’s that were incomplete) Page 144

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Item #16. HUMAN RESOURCES February 2023 Summary: The Human Resources Department is currently working on training initiatives specific to an applicant tracking system. This will ensure greater data specific to current trends and further increase proper metrics the amount of applicants that apply for positions. The new system will assist in tracking more specified data to better aid in forecasting trends. January’s top trend is an increase in hiring overall since the decline of COVID in 2020. We have not seen a decrease in the amount of open vacancies and remain positive that we will increase our trend of viable candidates. The Human Resources Department began preparing for open enrollment for benefits beginning April 2023. Open enrollment for active employees and retirees under 65 will be from May 1-17, 2023. The Human Resources Department and DE&I committee hosted in conjunction with employees the Employee Chili Cookoff at the Pitts Center. There were eighteen employee participants and over 50 employees in attendance for the festivities. Monthly Hired vs Resigned vs Promoted 10 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 66 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 33 3 2 2 2 22 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Feb '22 Mar '22 Apr '22 May '22 Jun '22 Jul '22 Aug '22 Sept '22 Oct '22 Nov ' 22 Dec '22 Jan '23 Feb '23 Hired Resigned/Term/Retired Transferred/Promoted February – Retire 1; Resigned 5; Terminated 0 1|Page Page 145

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Item #16. HUMAN RESOURCES CY Hired, Resigned, Promoted 80 70 67 61 60 57 49 50 44 42 41 40 33 32 30 22 20 15 12 9 10 6 0 0 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Hired Terminated, Resigned, Retired Transferred or Pormoted Five year Full-Time vs Part-Time Employees 420 400 30 31 380 26 26 360 30 340 376 374 368 354 320 340 300 Feb '19 Feb '20 Feb '21 Feb '22 Feb '23 Full-Time Part-Time -Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members Part-time employees (4 Pitts Center, 2 Recreation, 23 Library, 1 Police Department, 1 Central Services) 2|Page Page 146

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Item #16. HUMAN RESOURCES EEOC Demographics 450 400 350 84 90 77 91 80 300 250 200 150 303 310 316 290 287 100 50 0 Feb '19 Feb '20 Feb '21 Feb '22 Feb '23 Caucasian Minority Position Hired: no positions hired Transferred/Promoted: Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Assistant City Clerk, Records Unit Supervisor, Civil Engineer, Police Officer, Building Supervisor (PT), Library Assistant-Adult Services (PT) Terminal Leave: Police Officer (July) 3|Page Page 147

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Item #16. HUMAN RESOURCES Open or Currently Recruiting* Open or Currently Recruiting by Dept. January 2023 Electric 1 Public Works 7 Police 15 Water Wastewater 2 All Other Departments 6 Totals 31 *Not used for Budgeting Purposes The numbers presented above are consistent with current (April) vacancy data. Electric: Electrical Engineer Public Works: Motor Equipment Operator I – Streets (2), Motor Equipment Operator I – Stormwater, Motor Equipment Operator I – Sanitation (2), Sign Street Painter, MEOII – Night Street Sweeper Police: (4) Cadet (PT), Police Officer (4), Police Clerk II, Central Services Coordinator, Communications Operator (2), Animal Control Officer, Police Clerk, Records Unit Supervisor Water/Wastewater: Civil Engineer (2) All Other Departments: Administrative Assistant – Finance, Customer Service Clerk I, Fire Dispatcher, Human Resource Coordinator, Library Assistant-Adult Services (PT), Building Supervisor-Recreation (PT) Turnover Statistics 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Turnover % 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 9.66 13.96 9.69 15.93 2.62 Termination Turnover % 0.29 1.47 0.57 0.28 0.54 1.92 1.36 0.54 1.42 .25 1.62 0.87 Resignation Turnover % 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 6.17 7.98 7.14 9.01 1.31 Retirement Turnover % 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 2.68 4.27 2.29 1.15 0.44 Other - - - - - 1.65 0.54 0.27 0.28 .25 .23 0.0 2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE 2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric 4|Page Page 148

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Item #16. HUMAN RESOURCES Average Employees 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Number of Employees Separating 38 37 21 42 32 56 38 36 49 38 48 12 from Service Average Number of 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 346 **355 370 405 430 Full-time Employees Average Number of 25 23 12 14 18 24 28 28 28 26 28 32 Part-time Employees * Healthcare cost sharing implemented **Updated Worker’s Compensation February February Category 2022 2023 Monthly Workers Comp. Injuries 7 0 Monthly Workers Comp. 181 136 Hours used by employees Workers Compensation Cost FY2023 $14 $7 Department $3 $60 Total Cost (In thousands) Total: $84,000 *8/2021 graph changed to FY 5|Page Page 149

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Item #16. Information Technology Department March 2023 Report Larry Josefowski, Director Network Security (Internal) Splunk, our SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) tool is fully operational, and we are using it to collect and monitor events on the network. This was a requirement from the insurance vendor to continue the policy, but we anticipate it’s use growing as we become more familiar with its features. We also conducted a phishing test, with the results listed in the Metrics section below. Network Security (External): The penetration test of the network conducted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) was completed, with a generally excellent response. There are some lower- level vulnerabilities that are being remediated or will be remediated as software is upgraded. Phone System: We had our kick-off meeting. Work will begin shortly, with the expected date of deployment to be in mid-February. Tyler/Munis: We worked with Tyler to upgrade the Test environments to a new version, although some work remains. This is needed before the next phase is started. We’ve had meetings with Tyler, Finance, and Customer Care regarding that implementation, which will likely be in February. SCADA for Electric: We continue to work with our vendors and the electric department to configure the SCADA network. WE continue to monitor potential grant sources to further secure the SCADA networks. Other: We continue to meet with the State of Delaware’s Local Cybersecurity Grant Focus Group to help get funding for the state and local municipalities. The first states are beginning to see funds arrive, and Delaware hopes to complete the process shortly. We also helped with several personnel moves throughout the City. We have integrated our intern from Del-Tech into our team and have him doing several IT and cybersecurity related tasks related to asset management and web filtering. Metrics: IT currently tracks 30 metrics in performance and security, and each month selected ones are shown to point out changes or trends in the environment. The first chart is the number of incidents we had in February, which continues to increase. This reflects both system issues, as well as better tracking of the work done by the team. The second chart is our Risk Score, which is from our training vendor. It’s drop reflects the completion of training by a lot of our City of Dover team. 85% have completed training, which is a high figure…but I would like to see it even higher. The Phishing failure rate showed we had the most people who clicked on our Phishing emails since we started doing this on a regular basis. While high, we did tailor the phishing test to more accurately reflect our risk, so more obvious fake phishing emails were likely eliminated. We use a tool provided by CISA that provides another layer of protection for this service. The CISA detected vulnerabilities continue to remain the same. These were also picked up in our penetration test and point to issues with some of the services by our third-party vendors. We continue to open tickets with the vendors to get this remediated. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 1 Page 150

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Item #16. # of Tickets/Incidents Risk Score (From KnowBe4) 140 42 120 41.5 100 41 80 40.5 60 40 40 39.5 20 39 0 38.5 Phishing Failure Rate CISA Detected Vulnerabilities (Goal to be under 10%) 16.00 10.00% 14.00 12.00 8.00% 10.00 6.00% 8.00 4.00% 6.00 4.00 2.00% 2.00 0.00% 0.00 January February March April May June July August September October November December January February INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 2 Page 151

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Reference Transactions February 2023 Item #16. Adults 1,295 Teens 78 Children 262 0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 * Electronic Materials include Overdrive & Hoopla starting July 2022 Circulation Feb. '23 FYTD '23 Feb. '22 FYTD '22 Dover Residents 9,356 82,441 10,030 89,061 * Electronic Materials 4,175 34,848 3,347 28,626 Kent Residents Total - 6,960 57,614 6,070 48,225 ~Harrington 29 79 ~Milford 58 53 ~Smyrna 403 430 ~Unincorporated Kent Co. 6,470 5,508 Non-County Residents 1,068 9,788 1,012 8,144 New Registrations Dover Residents 225 1,903 163 1,567 Kent Residents Total - 105 897 80 519 ~Harrington 3 1 ~Milford 0 0 ~Smyrna 4 4 ~Unincorporated Kent Co. 98 75 Non-County Residents 11 40 0 26 Registered Library Users as of 02/28/23 Registered Library Users as of 02/28/22 City of Dover Residents 16,811 City of Dover Residents 18,712 Kent County Residents 6,634 Kent Co. Residents 6,255 Sussex County Residents 256 Sussex Co. Residents 258 New Castle Co. Residents 324 New Castle Co. Residents 356 Out of State 21 Other 19 TOTAL 24,046 25,600 Other Visitors 14,462 107,468 11,139 90,332 *Visitors - Curbside Pick-up 0 0 0 0 Meeting Room Usage 2,497 15,239 955 12,824 Photocopier Usage 430 2,804 282 2,364 Computer Printing Usage 3,072 19,921 2,488 16,554 Computer Users 1,473 12,492 1,125 9,652 Wireless Computer Users 1,515 11,629 1,171 6,824 Inter/Intralibrary - Loaned 43 47 Inter/Intralibrary - Borrowed 80 70 Holds Sent 2,722 2,784 Holds Received 2,080 1,721 TOTAL 4,925 39,106 4,622 37,740 Tech Services/Items Added 1,334 1,344 Tech Services/Items Deleted 422 1,085 Passport Services/Customers 355 1,626 262 1,286 Passport Services/Revenue $14,171 $74,483 $12,009 $53,238 Monthly Highlights ►572 attended / viewed 37 programs for adults. ►128 attended / viewed 14 program for teens. ►991 attended / viewed 32 programs for children. ► 0 volunteers. * Estimated Figure Page 152

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Item #16. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report - February 2023 Parks & RecreaƟon Highlights  Five Park Projects Update Dover Park Building & Spray Pad project is out for bid. With bids due back February 28. SchuƩe Park Dog Park ameni es have been ordered. Skate Park electric has been installed. The project is being reviewed with staff for the next steps towards comple on. All Accessible Playground for Dover Park will follow the building and spray construc on. ♦Storage sheds for Parks Maintenance Crew materials are under construc on by staff. These small storage sheds will provide much needed secured storage for ball field and other park maintenance equipment. ♦John W. PiƩs RecreaƟon Center was again the busy spot of the month. We held indoor hockey leagues, basketball leagues, soccer nights, fitness and dance classes running strong; we also hosted the Chili Cookoff, a few pre‐bid mee ngs and more!! Outdoor Sports & Leagues Recreation Revenue Breakdown ParƟcipant & Spectator Count AcƟvity ParƟcipants Spectators LocaƟon Youth Soccer League Schu e Park See you in the March!! Healthy Kids Running Schu e Park DHS Cross Country Schu e Park CMS Cross Country Schu e Park February 2023 February 22 General Recrea on $2,106.00 General Recrea on $ 850.00 Trips $2,380.00 Sports $ 110.00 Leagues $4,470.00 Leagues $ 1,870.00 Sports $240.00 Park Permits/Rentals $ 50.00 Annual Egg Hunt Park Permits/Rentals $405.00 SchuƩe Park Parks & RecreaƟon FYTD FYTD Programs Feb. 23 23 Feb. 22 22 April 1st at 12 PM General Recrea on 399 1,839 88 462 Kids 10 & Under Open Gym 325 1,135 249 1441 Sports 806 1,687 136 204 Leagues 4,396 19,340 8,712 23,895 Bldg., Facility & Park 3 53 n/a n/a Permits Page 153

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Item #16. Grounds Monthly Report Feb-23 Arborist Crew: Arborist Crew - Trimmed Alleys Tree Work Completed - Trimmed street trees Tree's Trimmed 56 Tree's Removed 25 Beautification Crew: Root Pruning 1 - Assisted tree crew with trimming alleys Stumps Removed 10 - General clean up of flower beds Trees Planted 0 Mowing Crew: - Assisted tree crew with trimming alleys - General clean up of mowing locations 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 - 252 Total 90 gallon cans collected - Removed 5 Shopping Carts Parks Crew: - Removed leaves and downed branch's from parks - Completed Parks Route Daily - Built a storage shed Page 154

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Item #16. Trees Trimmed 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 2023 Trees Removed 40 30 20 10 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 2023 90 Gallon Litter Cans Collected 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 2023 Page 155

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Item #16. February 2023 Procurement & Inventory Report Measure FY 2023 FY 2022 DIFFERENCE Issue Effectiveness – How often the FY 2023 (To date) FY 2022 (Total) warehouse has what the departments [984/ (984+222)] *100 [1610/ (1610+241)] *100 -5.39% need when it’s needed. 81.59% 86.98% [issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100 Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the material stocked is the material being 0.90 Turnovers per year 0.87 Turnovers per year 0.03 Turnovers per year used. (2020-2021 Goal 1 per year) WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS FUEL USE FY 2023 TO DATE FY 2022 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS) Unleaded: 95,122 gallons 93,883 gallons Electric: $ 497,334.51 210 Line Items Diesel: 53,203 gallons 55,300 gallons Water: $ 14,184.95 36 Line Items Dollars Spent: $500,322.51 $373,617.44 General: $ 21,281.19 83 Line Items Total: $ 532,800.65 329 Line Items Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund FY 2023 TO DATE FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2023 TO DATE FY 2022 TO DATE Electric: $952,222.28 $2,216,496.63 Electric: $1,215,965.36 $1,000,387.03 Water: $41,423.23 $41,638.79 Water: $35,063.83 $42,763.45 Wastewater: $0.00 $0.00 Wastewater: $32.14 $3,179.21 General: $62,888.22 $110,418.03 General: $91,721.28 $80,110.05 Total: $1,056,533.73 $2,368,553.45 *Total: $1,342,782.61 $1,128,412.74 Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services FY2023 FY2022 FY 2023 TO DATE FY2022 TO DATE Total Dollar Value: $2,929,051.31 $2,447,063.63 $112,309.54 $104,338.35 Total Line Items: 996 1,014 * Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Electric Returns (ER) warehouse. Current Bid/RFP Status BID REQUESTING COMMODITY TERM Status as of March 1, 2023 NUMBER DEPARTMENT Mirror Lake Drainage 23-0006PW One Time Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 1/10/2022 Improvements Hazards Response Services for Electric 23-0007EL One Time Forwarded to Electric Department 1/25/2023 City of Dover Department Dover Park Building & Splashpad 23-0009PR One Time Parks and Rec Forwarded to Parks & Rec on 2/28/2023 West Street East Alley Water Main 23-0010WW One Time Public Works Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 2/21/2023 Replacement 3 Motorcycles for Dover Police Bid opening scheduled for March 1, 2023 @ 2:00 23-0011PD One Time Police Department Department PM FY2023B Street and Alley Bid opening scheduled for March 15, 2023 @ 2:00 23-0012PW One Time Public Works Program PM Page 156

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Item #16. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FEBRUARY 2023 MONTHLY REPORT GIS GIS PROJECT HOURS Create Data Requests Printing Technical Support Updates Configure Training 2% 19% 31% 15% 12% 19% 2% 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 40 45 50 GIS Project Hours Page 157

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Item #16. SANITATION MONTHLY REFUSE (TONS) Bulk Rear Automated 943.45 919.01 888.37 879.47 865.91 885.75 861.69 843.85 846.3 830.2 828.39 798.79 720.09 174.23 129.76 155.48 128.04 121.09 116.32 113.92 95.93 155.37 147.1 91.5 60.86 71.85 124.26 156.68 128.4 135.88 146.31 71 127.28 133.5 60 81.45 104.93 98.65 80.2 FEB 22 MAR 22 APRIL 22 MAY 22 JUNE 22 JULY 22 AUG 22 SEPT 22 OCT 22 NOV 22 DEC 22 JAN 23 FEB 23 SANITATION HOURS 600 517 500 481.5 405.5 400 351.5 334 323.5 300 200 100 0 0 0 Bulk Automated Hand Trash Yard Waste Feb 2022 Feb 2023 SANITATION Feb 23 FYTD 23 Feb 22 FYTD 22 Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 164 1,597 182 1,246 Total Tonnage to DSWA 843.85 8,363.77 873.39 9,016.46 90-gallon Containers Delivered 65 420 26 237 300-gallon Containers Delivered 2 4 0 2 Total Man Hours Containers Delivered 28 162 22 138 CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL CANS COLLECTED TOTAL ACCOUNTS WEIGHT (LBS) AVE. WEIGHT (LBS) February 2023 20,020 10,010 238,800 11.92 Page 158

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Item #16. STREETS / STORMWATER MONTHLY STREET SWEEPING & LEAF COLLECTION Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) Street Sweeping (miles) Leaf Collection (miles) Leaf Debris (cu.yd.) 6322 634 1170 3279 0 0 13450 1783 0 0 1208645 92 0 93.5 78 0 1570 1765 674 0 75 122 0 78.5 12041 1914 1234 0 135 132 817 133.5 0 Leaf Debris (cu.yd.) 1630 1220 122 0 0 Leaf Collection (miles) 970 585 12 512.5 0 1085 0 3177 Street Sweeping (miles) 144 2 Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) STREETS / STORMWATER February 23 FYTD 23 February 22 FYTD 22 Signs Installed 1 39 4 53 Signs Repaired 22 127 32 160 Curbs Painted Yellow (ft) 50 1,766 1151 5,466 New Posts Installed 12 74 14 52 Storm Catch Basins Repaired 3 12 3 8 Storm Catch Basin Repairs (hrs) 21.5 46.25 12 27.75 Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (l.f.) 0 3 4 19 Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (hrs) 0 4.25 .5 12 Hot Mix Patching (tons) 0 31.25 0 31.37 Hot Mix Patching (hrs) 0 82.5 0 42.5 Cold Mix Patching (hrs) 33 116 13 46.0 Concrete Work (hrs) 46 274 8 305.5 Concrete Patching (cu.yd.) 5.5 44.68 0 66.40 Ditch Work (hrs) 0 4 45 49 Street and Alley Maintenance (hrs) 11.5 32.5 1.75 15.25 Street Sweeping (miles) 817 4,793.5 1170 6,498 Street Sweeping (cu.yd.) 132 747.5 93.5 529.5 Leaf Collection (miles) 5 5,001 0 8,591 Leaves Collected (cu.yd.) 12.5 8,099.5 0 12,219.5 Page 159

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Item #16. CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER MONTHLY REPORT Feb-23 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 being offset by the Ground Water Inflow Adjustment rate passed on to the $150,000.00 customers. The July and September flow is showing as a negative cost due to the timing of the Kent County reporting vs the timing of the City billing. $100,000.00 $50,000.00 $- $(50,000.00) I & I Cost Water & Wastewater Repairs 6 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 5 water line. This was evident in the month of January 2022, 6 water main breaks. January of 2023 was milder by coparison, leading to less breaks. 4 3 2 1 0 2/1/2022 3/1/2022 4/1/2022 5/1/2022 6/1/2022 7/1/2022 8/1/2022 9/1/2022 10/1/2022 11/1/2022 12/1/2022 1/1/2023 2/1/2023 Water Mains Repaired Water Services Repaired Wastewater Mains Repaired Wastewater Laterals Repaired This chart indicates the number of Number of Brown Water Complaints complaints the Department receives. Please note that our flushing 12 operatinons occured in October 2021, March and October 2022, hence the higher volume. Volume was high in 10 February 2023 due to a water tie in project by DelDOT on Route 8. 8 6 4 2 0 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 June 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. A State of the Department is scheduled for late July / early August to bring team together. 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. 90 % of the team attending the "Together We Succeed" cookout Emergency Exercise including three (3) different divisions, requested feedback and input during event Team members attended a Coffee & Conversation meeting at the Pitts Center Team participated in the DE&I December initiative, Universal Human Rights Month, with pushing out content to staff Page 160

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Item #17. City Planner’s Monthly Report Department of Planning & Inspections FEBRUARY 2023 Planning & Inspections Highlights Some Items to Call to Your Attention Planning Staff was involved with the review of 49 Building Permits and 16 Certificates of Occupancy permits that were issued for a calendar year total of 104. This tally amount is consistent with the last few years when compared to a January 2022 total of 118 Permits and COs and January 2021 total of 117 Permits and COs. In January the Inspections and Permitting Division conducted 366 building inspections and on-site meetings; conducted 390 plumbing/mechanical inspections and issued 16 certificates of occupancy, compared to last year at this time of 583 building inspec- tions, 423 plumbing/mechanical inspections and 4 certificates of occupancy. In January 2023, Residential Building Permits were issued for five (5) Townhouse units and three (3) single family detached dwelling units including one in the Downtown De- velopment District. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy were issued for five (5) single family dwelling units and Certificates of Occupancy were issued for one (1) Townhouse and two (2) manufactured home placements. Certificates of Occupancy were issued for five tenant fit-outs in the multi-tenant ware- house units at 131 Rosemary Road; the Tommy Express Car Wash at 656 N. DuPont Highway; and medical office expansion at 260 Beiser Boulevard. A Temporary Certifi- cate of Occupancy was issued for at project a Winner Hyundai. Building Permits activi- ties included permits issued for office renovations for Bayhealth at the Blue Hen Cor- porate Center. The Fire Marshal’s Office Staff investigated two (2) fire losses at the YMCA and Webbs Lane. Fire Marshall staff conducted their Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspections at res- taurant occupancies and expect to finish them up by early March. The Code Enforcement Division conducted 159 rental home inspections; conducted 160 investigations of Code violations and addressed 24 abandoned/unregistered vehi- cles in February 2023. Page 161

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Item #17. PROGRESS IN PICTURES Macy’s Omni Service Center 1365 N DuPont Highway 591 S. DuPont Hwy Winner Hyundai 656 N. DuPont Hwy Tommy Carwash Page 162

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Item #17. PROGRESS IN PICTURES 49 S. Kirkwood Street NCALL 260 Beiser Blvd. Suite 201 Rheumatology Center of Delaware 239 Tea Party Trail *131 Rosemary Rd. Building 400- Suite 401 Tidemark *Suite 402 Frontline Pest Professionals *Suite 403 Independent Electric Service Page 163

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Item #17. PROGRESS IN PICTURES 602 Ruth Way—Eden Hill Farm TND—Chatham Bay 408 Ridgely Blvd—Eden Hill Farm TND—D.R. Horton Page 164

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Item #17. PROGRESS IN PICTURES 128 Susan Place—Persimmon Tree 1061 South Little Creek Road - Dover East Estates 606 Ruth Way –Eden Hill Farm TND—Chatham Bay 608 Ruth Way –Eden Hill Farm TND—Chatham Bay Page 165

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Item #17. Planning & Inspections Revenue FY2023 Reve- nue Estimates FY2022 Actual Revenue Stream for Budget (YTD) February % of Budget Business License $1,450,000 $1,431,579 99% Manufactured Home License $16,000 $12,753 80% Building Permits $550,000 $380,016 69% Cert. of Occupancy $8,000 $11,665 146% Public Occupancy $45,000 $34,555 77% Lodging House $14,000 $25,268 180% Plumbing/Heating/Air $80,000 $73,351 92% Rental Inspection Fee $410,000 $438,014 107% Miscellaneous $20,000 $13,623 68% Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $64,003 91% Code Enforcement Fines $60,000 $67,325 112% Vacant Building Reg. $70,000 $18,750 27% Total P&I Revenue $2,793,000 $2,570,902 92% Department Operations—Planning Office The Meetings of the Boards and Commission supported by the Planning Office continue to be presented in the Hybrid format with both In-Person and Virtual (using WebEx) meeting options for participation. Electronic communications and conducting Meetings and Trainings in virtual formats are commonplace due to realized efficiencies. 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 February 2023, Planning Staff was involved with the review of 49 Building Permits and 16 Certificates of Occupancy permits that were issued for a total of 104. This tal- ly amount is consistent with last few years when compared to a year-to-date 2022 a total of 118 Permits and COs and year-to-date 2021 total of 117 Permits and COs. Staff also reviews new applications for Busi- ness Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. FEBRUARY 2023 (FY23) TOTAL FOR FY23 New Home Permits Issued 8 83 Value of Commercial Projects $2,543,000.00 $26,894,444.00 Downtown Incentives (Fees Waived) $1,433.00 $22,605.50 Page 166

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Item #17. 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 . Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 Two (2) Requests (2 properties) for Comprehensive Plan Amendments met the annual December 2022 fil- ing deadline. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests filed were for changes to the Map 13-1: Po- tential Annexation Areas Plan Map and Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map. These Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 Requests (Amendments MI-23-01A and B) started the formal re- view process with public hearings at the Planning Commission Meeting of February 21, 2023; the Planning Commission recommended denial of the Amendment Requests. The Public Hearing and Final Reading/ Action with City Council for these Amendment Requests was rescheduled from March 13, 2023 to April 10, 2023. Other Activities • DAFB Compatible Use Study: City Planning Staff is part of the Technical Committee for the DAFB Com- patible Use Study. As part of a Department of Defense program initiative, 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 Administration and Century Engineering. The release of the Draft Final Study Report is pending issuance. See the project website for more infor- mation 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 preparing the final plan document. At the end of January 2023, the Final document “Transforming Downtown Dover: Capital City 2030” was released. In February several meetings were held to present the Plan to stakeholder groups and the public. See the project webpage for more infor- mation on activities and the Final Plan: https://www.downtowndoverpartnership.com/ddp/Downtown- Dover-Strategic-Master-Plan/ CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY • In February 2023, Residential Building Permits were issued for five (5) Townhouse units and two (2) sin- gle family detached dwelling units in Eden Hill Farm TND and one (1) single family detached dwelling in the Downtown Development District area. • Temporary Certificates of Occupancy were issued for five (5) single family detached dwelling units on Ruth Way (by Chatham Bay). Certificates of Occupancy were issued to one Townhouse Unit on Ridgely Boulevard in Eden Hill Farm TND and two (2) manufactured home placements in Persimmon Park Place and Dover East Estates. • Building Permits activities included permits issued for office renovations for Bayhealth at the Blue Hen Corporate Center. • Certificates of Occupancy were issued for five tenant fit-outs in the multi-tenant warehouse units at 131 Rosemary Road (C-20-01); the Tommy Express Car Wash at 656 N. DuPont Highway (S-19-01); and medical office expansion at 260 Beiser Boulevard. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for a project a Winner Hyundai. Page 167

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Item #17. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY The February Meetings of the Boards and Commissions supported by the Planning Office were held in the Hybrid Format with the In-Person Meeting and a Virtual Meeting option using the WebEx telephone/video conferencing platform. The Planning Commission Meeting of February 21, 2023 included consideration of one Site Plan application. The Historic District Commission did not meet on February 16, 2023. The Board of Adjustment Meeting included consideration of one Variance application. Board of Adjustment: The Board of Adjustment met on February 15, 2023. The next Board of Adjust- ment meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2023. The following application was considered: • V-23-01 – 519, 527, 533, and 533A Kerbin Street—The Board of Adjustment granted approval of the variance from the requirements of Article 4 §4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the bulk stand- ards for the R-8 (One-Family Residence Zone). Specifically, to allow a reduction of the Required Mini- mum Lot Width from 70 feet to 66.5 feet at 519 Kerbin Street; a reduction in the Required Minimum Lot Width from 70 feet to 62.94 feet at 527 Kerbin Street; and reduction in the Required Minimum Lot Width from 70 feet to 67.8 feet, and an increase in the Maximum Permitted Lot Coverage from 35% to 44% at 533 Kerbin Street. This is to then allow for the subsequent Minor Subdivision of the current par- cel into three (3) separate parcels. Subject property is zoned R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). Tax Par- cel is ED-05-077.09-05-41.00-000. Historic District Commission: The Historic District Commission did not meet on February 16, 2023. The next Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2023. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission met on February 21, 2023 to consider several new applications consisting of the following. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023. The following applications were considered: • S-21-03 Three Lots at Secure Storage on Lafferty Lane: Master Plan - The Planning Commission granted approval of the request for the one year extension of the Conditional Use Site Plan for the construction of Site Development Master Plan Application to permit development of three (3) existing parcels. The parcels are listed as Lots 2, 3, and 4 respectively; with Lot 1 being the main parcel for the Secure Stor- age Facility. Lot 2 is proposed to contain a Building of 23,600 +/- SF with associated site improvements. Lot 3 is proposed to contain a Building of 23,600 +/- SF with associated site improvements. Lot 4 is pro- posed to contain a Building of 21,400 +/-SF with associated site improvements. The proposed develop- ment area of the three Lots totals 7.67 acres +/- and is zoned IPM (Industrial Park and Manufacturing Zone). The land tracts are located on the north side of Lafferty Lane and east of Bay Road. The owner of record is Secure Storage. • S-23-03 NeighborGood Partners Division Street Office at 223 West Division Street – The Planning Com- mission granted conditional approval of a Site Development Plan Application to permit construction of a two-story 6,226 SF office building and associated site improvements. Planning Staff has already ap- proved the waiver for the upright curbing . For the Tree Mitigation Plan, to stipulate it should be ap- proved with due consideration given to avoiding sidewalk damage that the City experienced in the past. The property is zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone). The property is located on the north side of W. Division Street, east of N. New Street. The owner of record is NCALL, Inc. Property Address: 223 W. Divi- sion Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.08-05-29.00-000. Council District 4. Page 168

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Item #17. Planning Commission (Continued): • S-23-04 Leander Lakes III Apartments – The Planning Commission granted conditional approval of the Site Development Application for the construction of eight (8) 3-story garden style apartment buildings, and 1 (one) 2-story 8 unit building for a total of two hundred (200) units. Also proposed are 450 parking spaces, walking paths, landscaping, recreation areas and other site improvements. The project area of 25 acres is zoned RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) and partially subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) with the balance of the overall property zoned R-10 (One Family Residence Zone and partially subject to COZ-1 (Commercial Overlay Zone). The application includes a Minor Subdivision Plan to create Lot 1 of 50.19 acres+/- (residual) and Lot 2 of 25 acres (project area). The property is located on the south side of Forrest Ave west of Dover High Drive. The owner of record is Calvary Baptist Church of Dover and equita- ble owner/developer is Leander Lakes III, LLC. Property is currently addressed as 2285 Forrest Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-075.00-01-06.00-000. Council District 1. For Consideration: Active Recreation Area Plan. The property was the subject of Rezoning Application Z-22-02 approved October 2022 and Conditional Use Site Plan Application C-19-06 Calvary Baptist Church. • S-23-05 Tidal Wave Auto Spa at 245 N. Dupont Highway - The Planning Commission deferred action on the Site Development Plan and Lot Consolidation Plan for two (2) parcels totaling 2.15 +/- acres at 245 North DuPont Highway until the calculations on the water usage is received. The Plan is to permit con- struction of a 3,690 SF Car Wash facility, 24 vacuum spaces, and associated site improvements. The prop- erties are zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The parcels consist of a total of 2.15 +/- acres and is located on the northeastern corner of N Dupont Highway and White Oak Road. The owner of record is TWAS Properties LLC. Property Addresses: 245 and 243 N Dupont Highway. • MI-23-01 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2023 – The Planning Commission made a Recommendation to City Council of denial of the series of Amendments to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. The Amendments include consideration of the following as associated with future Annexation Application AX- 23-01 Lands of Calpine Holdings, LLC – Two Properties on White Oak Road: Requests for amendment of Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas to revise the Annexation Plan category of two properties and Re- quests for amendment of Map 13-2: Potential Land Uses for Annexation Areas to identify the Land Use Classification of two properties. See Requests described below. A. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map - Request for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive to revise the Annexation Plan category from Area of Concern and unidentified area to Category 2: Priority Annexation Area on Map 13-1: Potential Annexation Areas Plan Map. (Planning Reference: MI-23-01A) a. Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-49.00-000. 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-1 .Annexation Plan Category: None Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-1 Annexation Plan Category: Category 2 – Priority Annexation Area b. Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-48.00-000. 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-1 –Annexation Plan Category: Area of Concern Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-1 Annexation Plan Category: Category 2 – Priority Annexation Area B. Consideration of Amendments to Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map - Request for two parcels located on the north side of White Oak Road and west of Bayside Drive to identify the Land Use Classification as Public & Private Utilities on Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas Map. (Planning Reference: MI-23-01B) a. Property Area: 144.83 acres +/-. Property Address: unaddressed parcel near White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-02-49.00-000.2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-2 – Land Use Classification: None b. Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-2 Land Use Classification: Public & Private Utilities Property Area: 104.06 acres +/-. Property Address: 3015 White Oak Road. Property Owner: Calpine Holdings, LLC. Tax Parcel: LC-00- 058.00-02-48.00-000. 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Map 13-2: Land Use Classification: None Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation, Map 13-2 Land Use Classification: Public & Private Utilities Page 169

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Item #17. 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. Three (3) families have purchased homes. • Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. DIMH has purchased 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 seven (7) owner occupied homes and two (2) single family homes have been renovated. • American Rescue Act (ARPA) Funding City Council approved to award a little under $1.8 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 and the Department of Health and Social Services has spent 87% of their grant award by providing motel vouchers and utility payment as- sistance in response to persons affected by COVID-19. A total of $998,702 or 53% of funds have been spent on all projects year to date. A public meeting for Round 2 ARPA has been scheduled for March 20, 2023. Page 170

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Item #17. CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions  Vacant Buildings currently registered - 138  Dangerous Buildings – 34  Active Rental Dwellings– 7713 Page 171

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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary Item #17. July 2021— July 2022– Current June 2023 JANUARY 2022 June 2022 PERMITTING AND LICENSING Permits Issued FEBRUARY (2023) FEBRUARY FY 23 FYTD 23 (2022) FY22 FYTD 22 Administrative Permit 2 37 2 32 Building Addition/Renovation Permits 22 214 35 250 Building Permits 11 181 21 171 Demolition Permits 1 16 2 14 Fence Permits 7 205 9 99 Fire Prevention Permits 6 49 9 41 Mechanical Permits 26 281 84 345 Plumbing Permits 29 278 74 230 Sign Permits 0 53 3 109 Swimming Pool Permits 1 8 2 4 Subtotal 1322 1295 Business Licenses 21 1738 18 1723 Merchant Licenses 2 324 1 333 Contractor Licenses 23 1162 25 1148 Subtotal 3224 3204 Lodging House Licenses 3 42 8 46 Public Occupancy 72 385 136 378 Rental Dwelling 796 1992 823 2482 Subtotal 2419 2906 Manufactured Homes 2 273 2 278 BUILDING INSPECTIONS Inspections FEB (2023) FEB (2022) FY 23 FYTD 23 FY22 FYTD 22 Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings) 366 2504 583 2229 Plumbing/Mechanical 390 3350 423 2425 Certificate of Occupancy 16 119 4 52 Page 172

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Item #17. Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance FEBRUARY 2023 The Fire Marshal’s Office staff investigated 2 fire losses at the YMCA and Webbs Lane. Staff is conducting Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspections at restaurant occupancies and are finishing them up at this time. Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 41 216 254 Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 115 855 370 Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/ 33 204 276 Complaints C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 8 100 80 Meetings & Walk Through 28 142 147 Fire Plan Review & DAC 14 92 69 Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Accidental 0 26 totaling $468,601 18 totaling $290,501 Undetermined 1 totaling $100,000 4 totaling $200,000 5 totaling $131,001 Incendiary 1 totaling $2,500 34 totaling $4,002,502 2 totaling $2,500 Arrest Made with DPD 1 2 0 Investigation Time 8 120 hours 55 hours Injuries 0 0 3 Deaths 0 0 0 Page 173

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Item #18. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 CITY OF DOVER ACTIVITY REPORTS February 2023 FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS FY22 YTD FY23 YTD BANK TRENDS Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 4,220 4,296 Total Amount of All Deposits $ 129,605,233 $ 154,624,867 Other Activity Number of Pay Periods 18 18 Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 7,435 7,415 Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,140 2,119 Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 4,075,961 $ 4,053,937 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Number of Check Vouchers 3,809 3,734 Number of EFT Vouchers 1,914 2,426 Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 54,183,438 $ 69,997,100 FY22 YTD Wages $69,287 FY23 YTD Wages $72,417 $40,084 $84,778 $903,179 $157,677 $680,509 $230,277 $592,109 $608,400 $1,222,106 $1,342,769 $1,356,601 $1,327,763 $12,607,757 $13,367,278 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 Page 3 Page 176

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Item #18. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 City of Dover General Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (February 2023) Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Property & Transfer Taxes $ 17,625,000 $ 17,625,000 $ 17,704,166 100% Program Revenues 10,329,400 10,488,400 9,006,735 86% Utility Transfers 10,000,000 10,000,000 6,666,656 67% Grants 1,051,000 1,118,600 504,301 45% Interfund Services 6,181,400 6,181,400 3,991,749 65% All Other 1 820,000 820,000 690,602 84% $ 46,006,800 $ 46,233,400 $ 38,564,208 83% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 31,054,300 $ 31,209,300 $ 19,324,627 62% Interfund Services 11,588,500 11,592,500 7,336,074 63% Debt Service 630,000 630,000 421,643 67% Post Retirement Benefits 2,328,500 2,328,500 1,552,328 67% Pension Fund Contributions 1,000,000 1,000,000 500,000 50% Capital Project Transfers 3,536,500 3,554,600 2,652,375 75% All Other 2 2,210,400 2,210,400 1,117,426 51% $ 52,348,200 $ 52,525,300 $ 32,904,472 63% 1 Includes Cable Franchise Revenue, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sales of Assets, Fund Invest Manager Cost. 2 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, Trf to Uncollectible Reserve and Misc. Grant Expense. Page 4 Page 177

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Item #18. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 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 Program Revenues Utility Transfers Grants Interfund Services All Other 1 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 2 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page 5 Page 178

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Item #18. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 City of Dover Water Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (February 2023) Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 6,500,000 $ 6,500,000 $ 4,709,670 72% Impact Fees 220,000 220,000 200,721 91% Rents 425,400 425,400 399,756 94% Miscellaneous 1 59,600 59,600 150,644 253% $ 7,205,000 $ 7,205,000 $ 5,460,790 76% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 3,228,600 $ 3,228,600 $ 2,124,739 66% Interfund Services 1,096,400 1,096,400 713,747 65% Debt Service 692,000 692,000 449,497 65% Post Retirement Benefits 207,400 207,400 138,264 67% Capital Project Transfers 920,700 920,700 690,525 75% Electric I&E Fund Transfer 25,000 25,000 25,000 100% General Fund Transfer 1,000,000 1,000,000 666,664 67% All Other 2 72,000 72,000 19,576 27% $ 7,242,100 $ 7,242,100 $ 4,828,011 67% 1 Includes Penalties, Income from Sale of Assets, Miscellaneous Income, and Reconnect Fees. 2 Includes Bank & CC Fees. Page 6 Page 179

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Item #18. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 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 $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 I&E Fund Transfer General Fund Transfer All Other 2 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page 7 Page 180

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Item #18. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 City of Dover Wastewater Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (February 2023) Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 9,922,700 $ 9,922,700 $ 6,827,063 69% Impact Fees 180,000 180,000 181,624 101% Miscellaneous 1 4,200 6,700 123,355 1841% $ 10,106,900 $ 10,109,400 $ 7,132,042 71% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 1,454,800 $ 1,454,800 $ 901,170 62% Kent County Treatment Fee 4,850,000 4,850,000 2,580,670 53% Interfund Services 841,600 841,600 539,990 64% Debt Service 715,000 715,000 368,119 51% Post Retirement Benefits 100,500 100,500 67,000 67% Capital Project Transfers 756,400 756,400 567,300 75% Electric I&E Transfer 25,000 25,000 25,000 100% General Fund Transfer 1,000,000 1,000,000 666,664 67% All Other 2 30,000 30,000 9,647 32% $ 9,773,300 $ 9,773,300 $ 5,725,561 59% 1 Includes Interest Income, Penalties, Loss on Disposal, and Miscellaneous Income. 2 Includes Bank & CC Fees and transfer to Impact Reserve. Page 8 Page 181

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Item #18. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 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 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- Program Expenses Kent County Treatment Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Transfers Electric I&E Transfer General Fund Transfer All Other 2 Fee Benefits Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page 9 Page 182

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Item #18. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 City of Dover Electric Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (February 2023) Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 82,505,800 $ 82,505,800 $ 53,863,433 65% Distribution of Earnings 21,840,000 21,840,000 14,909,834 68% All Other 1 10,892,000 10,934,200 6,103,024 56% $ 115,237,800 $ 115,280,000 $ 74,876,291 65% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Power Supply & Generation $ 86,970,700 $ 87,000,700 $ 43,440,910 50% Electric Operating Div. Exp. 7,919,700 7,919,700 4,971,963 63% Interfund Services 4,243,400 4,243,400 2,738,012 65% Debt Service 1,591,600 1,591,600 934,386 59% Post Retirement Benefits 911,000 911,000 607,328 67% Capital Project Transfers 6,435,200 6,435,200 4,826,400 75% General Fund Transfer 8,000,000 8,000,000 5,333,328 67% All Other 2 3,120,700 3,120,700 1,999,883 64% $ 119,192,300 $ 119,222,300 $ 64,852,210 54% 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) 747,331 747,331 495,774 Sales per MWh $137.42 $137.42 $136.48 Purchased/Generated MWh 765,382- 765,382- 511,266- All In MWh Supply & Generation $113.57 $113.60 $84.92 Page 10 Page 183

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Item #18. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 Electric Fund - Revenues Mi l lions $- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $100 $110 $120 $130 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Customer Sales Distribution of Earnings All Other 1 Electric Fund - Expenditures $95,000,000 $90,000,000 $85,000,000 $80,000,000 $75,000,000 $70,000,000 $65,000,000 $60,000,000 $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 Interfund Services Debt Service All Other 2 Generation Div. Exp. Benefits Transfers Transfer Original Budget $86,970,700 7,919,700 4,243,400 1,591,600 911,000 6,435,200 8,000,000 3,120,700 Revised Budget $87,000,700 7,919,700 4,243,400 1,591,600 911,000 6,435,200 8,000,000 3,120,700 Actual $43,440,910 4,971,963 2,738,012 934,386 607,328 4,826,400 5,333,328 1,999,883 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page 11 Page 184

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Item #18. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 City of Dover Division Expense Summary (General Fund) Fiscal Year to Date (February 2023) Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget City Clerk $ 379,300 $ 379,300 $ 235,692 62% Council 256,800 256,800 138,363 54% Mayor Fire 724,000 724,000 523,472 72% Human Resources Grounds 1,611,100 1,610,600 995,336 62% Customer Services Library 1,916,500 1,916,500 1,203,412 63% Fleet Maintenance Recreation 1,341,300 1,341,300 817,603 61% Procurement & Inventory Life Safety 594,700 594,700 347,141 58% Code Enforcement 821,300 980,300 713,263 73% Engineering Planning 757,600 757,600 402,599 53% Facilities Management Public Inspections 758,200 758,200 496,442 65% Pub. Services Administration Police 19,206,200 19,206,200 12,045,921 63% Finance Police Extra Duty 405,000 405,000 422,413 104% Information Technology Streets 674,800 673,800 324,567 48% Sanitation 2,801,100 2,799,100 1,457,593 52% City Manager Stormwater 864,900 863,900 439,210 51% Stormwater City Manager 1,251,200 1,251,200 736,562 59% Sanitation Information Technology 832,700 832,700 574,187 69% Streets Finance 1,109,500 1,109,500 664,921 60% Police Extra Duty Pub. Services Administration 541,800 541,800 343,696 63% Police Facilities Management 844,200 844,200 527,341 62% Engineering 188,700 188,700 130,992 69% Public Inspections Procurement & Inventory 754,800 754,800 527,436 70% Planning Fleet Maintenance 941,100 940,600 670,208 71% Code Enforcement Customer Services 1,393,300 1,393,300 903,047 65% Life Safety Human Resources 488,300 493,300 250,543 51% Recreation Mayor 234,400 234,400 113,674 48% $ 41,692,800 $ 41,851,800 $ 26,005,630 62% Library Grounds Fire Council City Clerk 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% Page 12 Page 185

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Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 Item #18. City of Dover Utilities Expenditure Summary Fiscal Year to Date (February 2023) Water Divison Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Engineering & Inspection $ 338,200 $ 338,600 $ 200,683 59% Water Department 690,800 690,400 444,499 64% Water Treatment Plant 2,199,600 2,199,600 1,479,557 67% $ 3,228,600 $ 3,228,600 $ 2,124,739 66% Wastewater Divison Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Engineering & Inspection * $ 279,100 $ 279,100 $ 187,591 67% Wastewater Department 1,175,700 1,175,700 713,580 61% $ 1,454,800 $ 1,454,800 $ 901,170 62% Electric Division Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Transmission/Distribution $ 4,196,300 $ 4,196,300 $ 2,718,658 65% Electrical Engineering 1,611,300 1,611,300 920,343 57% Administration 894,100 894,100 619,916 69% Meter Reading 353,600 353,600 228,136 65% Systems Operations 864,400 864,400 484,910 56% $ 7,919,700 $ 7,919,700 $ 4,971,963 63% Page 186 Page 13

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Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 Item #18. Water Division % of Budget Water Treatment Plant Water Department Engineering & Inspection 54% 56% 58% 60% 62% 64% 66% 68% Wastewater Division % of Budget Wastewater Department Engineering & Inspection * 56% 58% 60% 62% 64% 66% 68% Electric Division % of Budget Systems Operations Meter Reading Administration Electrical Engineering Transmission/Distribution 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Page 187 Page 14

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Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 Item #18. City of Dover Division Expense Summary (Electric Fund) Fiscal Year to Date (February 2023) Budget YTD (Over)/Under Original Budget Actual February Budget YTD 3rd Party Hedge Purchases $ 32,617,500 $ 21,521,559 $ 23,754,300 $ 2,232,741 Capacity Charges 13,528,300 8,469,267 9,024,800 555,533 Solar Power Supply 3,153,300 1,543,237 1,792,800 249,563 Solar Renewal Energy Crdt 388,300 220,727 248,200 27,473 Renewable Energy Credits 5,177,000 1,287,750 3,451,200 2,163,450 Regional Greenhouse Gas 53,500 - 35,666 35,666 PJM Charges Trans & Fees 10,111,200 8,374,584 6,725,600 (1,648,984) PJM Charges 25,850,300 4,095,194 19,696,200 15,601,006 Page 188 Page 15

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Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 Item #18. City of Dover Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds) Fiscal Year to Date (February 2023) General Fund Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Fire $ 360,800 $ 507,100 $ 161,897 32% Code Enforcement 25,300 29,000 - 0% Inspections - 29,800 - 0% Police 858,200 1,352,000 937,098 69% Streets 128,000 3,215,500 10,866 0% Sanitation 527,000 1,225,400 289,500 24% Stormwater 1,865,700 3,293,600 975,132 30% Grounds 93,900 154,300 118,067 77% Library County Grant - 154,500 - 0% Recreation 1,940,000 1,945,000 93,857 5% Purchasing 172,000 172,000 71,292 41% Information Technology 153,100 160,600 10,219 6% Facilities Management 200,000 969,300 919,075 95% Fleet Maintenance - 5,700 - 0% General Fund Capital Projects $ 6,324,000 $ 13,213,800 $ 3,587,003 27% Water Fund Water $ 797,000 $ 2,811,300 $ 207,073 7% Water Treatment Plant 148,700 518,500 - 0% Water Fund Capital Projects $ 945,700 $ 3,329,800 $ 207,073 6% Wastewater Fund Wastewater $ 1,012,000 $ 2,249,000 $ 207,504 9% Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 1,012,000 $ 2,249,000 $ 207,504 9% Electric Fund Electric Generation $ 4,000,000 $ 12,851,800 $ 302,621 2% Transmission/Distribution 2,075,900 2,524,900 1,404,982 56% Electrical Engineering 745,000 8,891,400 1,327,832 15% Metering 44,300 44,300 - 0% ERP System 500,000 1,967,400 85,230 4% Electric Administration 1,570,000 1,899,400 260,125 14% Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 8,935,200 $ 28,179,200 $ 3,380,790 12% TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 17,216,900 $ 46,971,800 $ 7,382,370 16% Page 189 Page 16

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Finance Department Monthly Report February 2023 Item #18. Capital Outlay - All Divisions $14,000,000 $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 $28,179,200 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $13,213,800 $10,000,000 $8,935,200 $6,324,000 $5,000,000 $3,329,800 $3,587,003 $3,380,790 $2,249,000 $945,700 $1,012,000 $207,073 $207,504 $- Original Budget Revised Budget Actual General Fund Capital Projects Water Fund Capital Projects Wastewater Fund Electric Fund Capital Projects Page 190 Page 17

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Item #19. DOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT February 2023 FIRE CHIEFS REPORT Page 192

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Item #19. Mayor and Council, The Dover Fire Department responded to 103 calls in the month of February consisting of 1,019 man-hours. Members performed 26 hours of training consisting of 525 man-hours. Totaling 1544-man hours for the month of February. Crews responded to the following serious incidents: Working Fires House Fire – East Loockerman Street MVC’s with Entrapment Webbs Lane and South Dupont Hwy Independence Blvd and Forrest Ave New Burton and Wyoming Ave The Fire Chief attended the following: Attended Fire Department Company and Board meeting Attended the City Council meeting Attended Fire Department Training Met with City Management regarding the wage study for the Dispatcher Salaries During the month of February: Engine 1 was placed in service. Three new Command vehicles were placed in service. Grants Applied for an AFG Grant for Turnout gear. Kent County – Working with Terry Pepper on the New World CAD program. Page 193

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City of Dover Item #20. Police Department Monthly Report February 2023 Page 197

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Item #20. DEPARTMENT OF POLICE Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. 400 South Queen Street Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904 302-736-7111 April 10, 2023 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 February: COMPLAINTS/EVENTS YTD Totals compiled through February numbered 6,504. This represents an increase of 145 from the 6,359 reported over the same period in 2022. 8,000 7,065 6,359 6,504 6,023 5,595 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS Burglary: 4 cases reported, 1 case cleared and 1 case cleared from previous months. Robbery: 2 cases reported, 1 cases cleared and 0 cases cleared from previous months. Sex Assault: 2 cases reported, 1 case cleared and 0 cases cleared from previous months. Homicide: 0 case reported, 0 cases cleared and 0 cases cleared from previous months. There were 6 Non-Criminal Death Investigations, 6 cases cleared and 0 cases cleared from previous months. 1|Page Page 198

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Item #20. DRUG, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME / STREET CRIMES UNIT ENFORCEMENT Marijuana: 504.5 grams seized Cocaine: 19.5 grams seized Ecstasy: 0 doses seized Prescription Pills: 0 doses seized Heroin: .371 grams seized Methamphetamine: .4 grams seized Fentanyl: 0 grams seized Other Rx Drugs: 0 grams/doses seized Drug Proceeds: $1,591.00 seized FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS 15 10 5 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN Firearms: 8 Handguns TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT YTD Citation Totals compiled through February numbered 1084. This represents a decrease of 343 from the 1,084 reported over the same period in 2022. 2,000 1,833 1,800 1,536 1,600 1,427 1,400 1,200 1,084 1,000 849 800 600 400 200 0 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 TRAFFIC CRASHES: YTD = 350 2|Page Page 199

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Item #20. 911 CENTER ACTIVITY Total compiled during February numbered 6,774 calls. This represents an increase of 950 from the 5,824 reported during the same period in 2022. 7,000 6,774 6,800 6,600 6,515 6,401 6,400 6,200 6,000 5,880 5,824 5,800 5,600 5,400 5,200 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS YTD Totals compiled through February numbered 370. This represents a decrease of 5 from the 375 reported over the same period in 2022. 1,400 1,195 1,200 1,000 800 703 516 431 600 375 370 400 283 223 79 123 200 0 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ISSUED 516 1,195 703 375 370 PAID 283 431 223 79 123 3|Page Page 200

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Item #20. 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 February:  Contacted resident of 246 Northdown Drive in reference to an ongoing issue  Addressed an issue related to ATVs on Trafalgar Street  Addressed a neighborhood complaint connected to Presidential Courts  Addressed Dover Housing Authority with clearing a unit in Capitol Green  Assisted Interfaith Mission with a former tenant and a property retrieval  Assisted City Inspections with clearing a condemned residence at 37 McKee Rd  Liaison with City Inspections & the City Manager’s Office regarding homeless encampments  Assisted a motorist with a tire change  Assisted Patrol and the High School SRO with a large fight inside the building  Assisted with Municipal Police Academy Instruction – Multiple Days  Liaison with the property manager of Country Village Apts. regarding package thefts  Liaison with the property manager of Persimmon Tree Apts. regarding tenant complaints  Liaison with the Law Enforcement Community Engagement Network on response from the Memphis PD “in-custody” death video being released  Continued efforts related to loitering on S. New Street  Liaison with the property manager of Country Village Apartments regarding trespassing  Assisted Motor Unit with funeral escorts  Attended the Downtown Dover Partnership Meeting  Addressed a neighborhood complaint - Parking Violation on Tucket Circle  Addressed homeless situations near Kohl’s, Park Drive, Wyoming Mill Road, New/Reed Streets, Electric Avenue, 245 N. DuPont, Schutte Park, Lowe’s, and the Public Library  Met multiple times with management of Walker Woods in reference to ongoing issue  Met with Mapleton Square, Country Village and Liberty Court Property Management  Worked through a situation at Planned Parenthood involving competing protest groups  Meeting involving CPU, SROs & Victim Services re: school/neighbor issue - Whatcoat Apts.  Participated in Story Time at the Dover Library  Participated in the Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby car races at the Dover Elks Lodge  Delivered instruction for a Persons with Disabilities class  Handled the prosecution of a docket of traffic violations – multiple days  Assisted Patrol Units during major incidents, high 911 call volume and/or low staffing  Assist with Police Applicant Testing during the supplemental cycle  Continued foot patrols and traffic enforcement along Loockerman Street Corridor  Attended Special Olympics Delaware Boys and Girls Club Basketball Event  Multiple CPU Officers attended schools for topics including De-escalation & SORT  Attended the Hamlet & Towne Point HOA as well as Kirkwood Street NW Meetings  Attended the Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative meeting  Attended the Habitat for Humanity award ceremony as well as a wall raising  The Behavioral Health Unit made 34 field contacts and took official actions with 21 clients who needed substance abuse or mental health care  Continued policy development meetings for the BHU Members of the CPU attend numerous meetings with community associations and organizations as a part of our ongoing liaison relationships. 4|Page Page 201

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Item #20. 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. February activity is as follows:  The Advisory Committee met on February 16, 2023. Captain Robbins offered a presentation that outlined the promotional process within the Police Department. In short, the supervisory positions are a very structured testing system and the staff positions are a merit selection at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police. The presentation was well received and the only concern that was raised had to do with promotions impacting special assignments. The idea being that Officers who have special expertise, or perhaps a very effective relationship in a special assignment, are abruptly transferred due to their success in the promotion process.  The Behavioral Health Unit attended the meeting as well and shared both their successes and challenges during their first half-year of operation. The Unit is still testing boundaries and finding persons and places where they can have an impact. On one hand, dozens of people experiencing substance abuse and mental health problems have been connected to services. On the other hand, systemic delays related to insurance, bed space, and clinical processes continue to serve as barriers to success despite the BHU working full time hours on this expanding community problem. The Unit will report back again at the 1 year mark.  The Youth Sub-Committee report was not provided as Kayla was unable to attend.  The Chief provided departmental updates. PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES  Departmental staffing update. With regard to the April Academy, two of the four candidates selected are no longer in the onboarding process. One person was lost during professional screening and the other chose to accept an offer from a larger agency. Of the 4 candidates who survived to the background phase of the accelerated supplemental hiring process, none made it to the final interview phase. We did successfully hire a lateral candidate in late January and he began his field training in February. We continue to screen applications and conduct interviews for various positions including Records Clerk, Records Manager, Evidence Technician, 911 Dispatcher, and Animal Control. Our Victim Services Coordinator has signaled her intention to retire by the summer. We are working with the City Manager and the Human Resources Director in order to provide a smooth transition so that the current clients are not adversely impacted. We also met with DSU representatives in an attempt to find a possible link to their search for paid internships and our need for Police Cadets. 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 5|Page Page 202

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