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REVISED REVISED REVISED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA July 25, 2005 - 7:30 P.M. - Council Chambers - City Hall - City of Dover OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.) INVOCATION BY CHAPLAIN WALLACE DIXON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS * CONSENT AGENDA Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial shall be marked with an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. * 1. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Council Meeting of July 11, 2005 2. Proposed Resolution - Support of Application for the Greater Dover Committee’s Liveable Delaware Application - $10,000 Grant - Comprehensive Study of Downtown Dover 3. Legislative, Finance, and Administrative Committee Report - July 11, 2005 A. Proposed Ordinance Amendments - Relief of the Real Estate Transfer Tax for First-Time Home Buyers and Abatement of Real Property Taxes in the Downtown Area a-1. Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 - Definitions, Paragraph (a)(3) (See Item #6A) a-2. Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102- 111 - Purpose and Section 102-113 - Qualifications, Paragraph (d) (See Item #6B) * B. E-Government Strategic Plan Presentation * 4. Monthly Reports - June 2005 A. Chief of Police Report B. City Assessor Report (March, April, May, and June) C. City Clerk/Alderman Report (Fines) D. City Manager’s Report E. Mayor's Report F. Planning and Inspections Report G. Robbins Hose Company No. 1 Report

Council Agenda July 25, 2005 Page 2 5. Evaluation of Bids A. Fiscal Year 2006 Street Program B. Southeast Water Loop - Engineering Services Agreement (Design) 6. First Reading - Proposed Ordinances The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinances. Final action by Council will take place during the Second Reading of the ordinances on August 8, 2005. Copies of all proposed ordinances are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. A. Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 - Definitions, Paragraph (a)(3) B. Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-111 - Purpose and Section 102-113 - Qualifications, Paragraph (d) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee) 7. Final Reading - Proposed Ordinances The First Reading of the following proposed ordinances was accomplished during the Council Meeting of July 11, 2005. Copies of the proposed ordinances are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers. A. Chapter 102 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article III - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 1 - Generally, Section 106-123 - Vehicle Parking Limited Where Carrying Capacity is in Excess of One Ton, and Trailer and Motor Home Parking {1981 Dover Code Reference - Chapter 13 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic, D ivision I - Generally, Sec. 13-30.2. Vehicle Parking Limited Where Carrying Capacity is in Excess of One Ton, and Trailer and Motor Home Parking} 8. Council Members Comments /jg S:\ClerksOffice\Agendas&Minutes\Council-Agendas\2005\07-25-2005 Revised.wpd THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Council Meeting was held on July 11, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Williams presiding. Council members present were Mr. Carey, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Sadusky, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Ritter, Mr. Hogan, Mr. Salters, and Mr. Ruane. Council staff members present were Police Chief Horvath, Ms. Russell, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Galvin, First Assistant Fire Chief Christiansen, Mr. DePrima, City Solicitor Rodriguez, Mrs. Green, and Mayor Speed. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Williams declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council is not in official session and cannot take formal action. There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum. The invocation was given by Chaplain Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Mr. Carey moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sadusky, and unanimously carried. Mr. Carey moved for approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2005 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 27, 2005 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Carey, seconded by Mr. Salters and bore the written approval of Mayor Speed. PRESENTATIONS - RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - FRANCIS WINSLEY, CAROL YOUNG, AND DAVID ANDERSON On behalf of members of Council, Mayor Speed presented Mr. Francis Winsley with a Dover Cup in recognition of his service on the Planning Commission from June 2001 through June 2005; Ms. Carol Young with a Certificate of Recognition in recognition of her service on the Planning Commission from May 2004 through May 2005; and Mr. David Anderson with a Certificate of Recognition in recognition of his service on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee from May 2004 through May 2005. LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES OF DOVER, INC. - CONTRIBUTION IN LIEU OF TAXES Mr. Robert E. Bunnell, Executive Director of Lutheran Senior Services of Dover, Incorporated, presented Mayor Speed with a contribution of $25,865 (for payment in lieu of taxes) for expenses associated with City services provided to Lutheran Senior Services throughout the year. Mayor Speed expressed his gratitude and thanked Mr. Bunnell and Lutheran Senior Services for their contribution to the City.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 2 PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 834 WEST NORTH STREET, OWNED BY EDEN HILL FARM, INC. AND THE STATE OF DELAWARE A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of property located at 834 West North Street, owned by Eden Hill Farm, Inc. and the State of Delaware. The property is currently zoned IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) and A (Agriculture) and the proposed zoning is TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design). Planner's Review Mr. Galvin, Director of Planning and Inspections, reviewed the petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission (Exhibit #1). He reminded members that the TND zoning classification allows for the creation of a walkable, pedestrian friendly mixed use neighborhood with residential, commercial, and professional office areas. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request for lands of Eden Hill Farm, Inc. located at 834 West North Street to rezone three (3) parcels consisting of 272.04+/- acres of land from IPM and A to TND. The subject parcels are located on the south side of West North Street and west of the railroad corridor and West Street. In formulating this recommendation, the Planning Commission also recommended acceptance of the General Overall Master Plan including the Master Comprehensive Development Standards Manual (Pattern Book) with its addendum of June 9, 2005 for the project in accordance with the conditions of approval outlined in the Development Advisory Committee (DAC) comments. Public Hearing Council President Williams declared the hearing open. Mr. Gregg Moore advised members that he is a principle with Becker Morgan Group, Inc., who are the architects and engineers representing the owners of the property, Eden Hill Farm, Inc., as well as the equitable owners, Investment Properties Associates, LLC, and Dover Medical Properties, LLC. Mr. Moore provided a Power Point Presentation, reviewing the proposed development of the site, which will consist of professional office, residential, and commercial areas. It was his opinion that one of the strongest points of the plan is the open space, which will consist of over 120 acres. Mr. Ruane stated that although there have been many compliments regarding the planned development, there has been concern regarding drainage. Responding, Mr. Moore stated that seven (7) stormwater pond locations have been outlined and the project has been designed with the knowledge of the constraints on the drainage basin. This project is contributing to both the Tar Ditch and Puncheon Run Drain Basins and those who are working on this project are aware of the drainage problems with each of these basins. Meetings have been held with DelDOT representatives in an attempt to encourage them to make improvements, along with the Conservation District, who are the responsible parties in overseeing the actual drainage calculations. Mr. Moore referenced the Development Advisory Committee’s (DAC) comments that mention that additional studies will be required to assure the downstream components of Dover that these areas will not be flooded. It was his feeling that DelDOT will be making improvements, both on the site for roadway extension, as well as to the Tar Ditch that should improve the drainage issues. Although these improvements are

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 3 not a part of the project, Mr. Moore explained that the size and scale of this project have heightened awareness of the issues. Mr. Ruane questioned who would be responsible for the downstream drainage study. Responding, Mr. Moore stated that the Kent Conservation District has submitted requirements regarding the study, which will be done during the final engineering phase by Becker Morgan Group. For further assurance he read item #2 contained in the DAC report from the Kent Conservation District, as follows: “This project outfalls to both the Puncheon Run and the Tar Ditch drainage systems which both have a well documented history of flooding downstream from this site. A downstream drainage study will be required for this project to determine the impacts of the site development on those systems. Stormwater management requirements for this site will be based on the results of the drainage study...”. Mr. Ruane noted that the proposed West Dover Connector will significantly change travel patterns in the area of this project. The developers of Eden Hill Farm are ready to move forward with this project. Therefore, at least the initial phases of the development must be designed and have sufficient improvements to the existing road network to function in the interim. Concurring with Mr. Ruane, Mr. Moore indicated that growth projections and intersection analysis of the development’s impact on existing roads will be provided in the design and permit stages of the project. Mrs. Janice Sibbald, 144 Blue Beach Drive, stated that she does not necessarily object to the Eden Hill Farm Project; however, there are residents of Crossgates whose homes are along the Puncheon Run who have now been charged $1,000 per year for flood insurance. It was her feeling that this is an indication of what is occurring in this area and that directing more water to the Puncheon Run will not help the situation. Mrs. Sibbald also noted that the City recently installed new water and sewer pipes, at a cost of $80,000, along North Street when DelDOT conducted roadway improvements. Such an expense is typically borne by the developer. The City of Dover has recently raised their taxes and fees and she requested that the fee in the amount of $80,000 be paid to the City of Dover so that the taxpayer’s are not held responsible for any costs associated with this project. Rather than the taxpayers, it was her feeling that the residents of the development would pay for the costs as a part of their housing. With regards to another issue of traffic and flooding, Mrs. Sibbald requested that the homeowners located on the east side of this project be given the same planning and consideration so that they are not forced to relinquish their present quality of life. There being no one else wishing to speak, Council President Williams declared the hearing closed. Mr. Carey moved for approval of the rezoning request for property located at 834 W. North Street, consisting of 272.04+/- acres, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Carey moved for approval of the rezoning request for property located at 834 W. North Street, consisting of 272.04+/- acres, in accordance with the recommendation made by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters and by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted the following ordinance: (The First Reading of this ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of May 23, 2005.)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 834 WEST NORTH STREET WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of the City of Dover; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property described below from IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone) and A (Agriculture Zone) to TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone) and A (Agriculture Zone) to TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone) on that property located at 834 West North Street, owned by Eden Hill Farm, Inc. ADOPTED: JULY 11, 2005 UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 27, 2005 The Utility Committee met on June 27, 2005 with Chairman Carey presiding. Street Waiver Request (Length of Dead-End/Cul-de-Sac Street) - Somerset Park Subdivision In accordance with Appendix A, Article VI, Section A15 of the Land Subdivision Regulations, a street waiver request was received from Delta Acquisitions on McKee Road, LLC, for property located on the west side of McKee Road, west of the McKee Road and Scarborough Road intersection, known as the Somerset Park Subdivision. The applicants have requested a waiver of 271 feet from the maximum length of a dead-end/cul-de-sac street (400 feet) to permit the construction of a 671 foot cul-de-sac street, since the shape of the property would not provide room for an additional road on the site. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested waiver from the maximum 400 feet length of a dead-end (cul-de-sac) street to allow for a street of 671 feet in length. Mr. Galvin, Director of Planning and Inspections, advised members that the Planning Commission recognized the design limitations of the width of the development parcel; however, they encouraged the applicant to work with the Department of Public Works to determine the location of a designated right-of-way in order to provide the opportunity for interconnection to the adjacent parcel south of this property.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 5 The committee recommended approval of the requested street waiver to allow for a 671 foot cul-de- sac street for the Somerset Park Subdivision, stipulating that the developers work with the City on providing an interconnection to the adjacent parcel south of this property. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Annexation Request - Lands of Clifton & Marie Hutton - Kenton Road and Foxhall Drive Members reviewed a request for annexation of three (3) parcels of land located near the intersection of Foxhall Drive and Kenton Road, owned by Clifton and Marie Hutton, with a zoning classification of RG-3 (Group Housing). The Department of Public Works has determined that the City does have the ability to provide utilities sufficient for the proposed uses. The committee recommended that the City move forward with the consideration of the annexation request for three (3) parcels located near the intersection of Foxhall Drive and Kenton Road. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Salters and by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted the following Resolution: A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE SAID AREA. WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the said City after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed to be annexed, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area located on the northwest corner of Kenton Road and Fox Hall Drive and on the south side of Fox Hall Drive adjacent to Kenton Road, which is contiguous to the present City limits, into the limits of the City of Dover and within a zoning classification as recommended by the City of Dover Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1. That a special election be held for an area located on the northwest corner of Kenton Road and Fox Hall Drive on the south side of Fox Hall Drive adjacent to Kenton Road, situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware. 2. That the election be held on the 11th day of August, 2005 commencing at the hours of 11:00 a.m. in the City Hall Annex, 15 E. Loockerman Street, Dover, Delaware, for the purpose of submitting the question of annexation of the above area to those persons entitled to vote thereon.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 6 3. That the election be held and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dover as amended. 4. That this resolution be published in accordance with the City of Dover Charter. ADOPTED: JULY 11, 2005 Annexation Request - Lands of Traci A. McDowell and Craig L. Gahm - 80 Nixon Lane Members reviewed a request for annexation of property located at 80 Nixon Lane, owned by Traci A. McDowell and Craig L. Gahm, with a zoning classification of R-8 (Single Family Residence). It was noted that the original request was for a zoning classification of R-20 (One Family Residential). The Department of Public Works has determined that the City does have the ability to provide utilities sufficient for the proposed uses. The committee recommended that the City move forward with the consideration of the annexation request for property located at 80 Nixon Lane. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Salters and by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted the following Resolution: A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE SAID AREA. WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the said City after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed to be annexed, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area located at 80 Nixon Lane, which is contiguous to the present City limits, into the limits of the City of Dover and within a zoning classification as recommended by the City of Dover Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1. That a special election be held for an area located at 80 Nixon Lane situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware. 2. That the election be held on the 11th day of August, 2005 commencing at the hours of 11:00 a.m. in the City Hall Annex, 15 E. Loockerman Street, Dover, Delaware, for the purpose of submitting the question of annexation of the above area to those persons entitled to vote thereon.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 7 3. That the election be held and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dover as amended. 4. That this resolution be published in accordance with the City of Dover Charter. ADOPTED: JULY 11, 2005 Staff Report - Alternative Fuels During the Regular Council Meeting of January 10, 2005, members accepted the Utility Committee’s recommendation directing the City Manager to investigate the use of alternative fuels and fuel vehicles. As a result, Mr. DePrima, City Manager, provided members with detailed information regarding alternative fuels, including bio-diesel fuel. He noted that switching to bio-diesel fuel would reduce air pollution, lessen dependence on foreign oil, support the agricultural economy, and reduce maintenance on City vehicles. Based on this information, Mr. DePrima indicated that he planned to switch to bio-diesel fuel The committee recommended that the City Manager be authorized to move forward with the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 28, 2005 The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met on June 28, 2005 with Chairman Hogan presiding. Consideration of Proposed Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 13, Motor Vehicles and Traffic - Section 13-30.2, Vehicle Parking Limited Where Carrying Capacity is in Excess of One Ton, and Trailer and Motor Home Parking During their meeting of May 24, 2005, members of the committee considered the proposed amendment to Chapter 13, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, and, after much discussion, deferred the matter until the next meeting in order to allow Mr. Galvin, Director or Planning and Inspections, an opportunity to revise the proposed amendment to Section 13-30.2(d) to include a provision for motor homes. As a result, Mr. Galvin presented the proposed ordinance and recommended the addition of a new section (f) related to parking based on street size. The committee recommended adoption of the ordinance amending Section 13-30.2 of the Dover Code as recommended by staff. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 8 By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for acceptance of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. EVALUATION OF BID - ELECTRIC POLE TESTING CONTRACT The City of Dover conducts an ongoing maintenance program to treat and preserve wooden electric poles that make up the City’s electric infrastructure. This maintenance program allows the Electric Department to target rotten poles and replace them prior to jeopardizing the integrity of the electric system. The complete testing of all poles (transmission and distribution) throughout the City is accomplished through a ten-year cycle of conducting tests on 10% of the poles each year. July 1, 2005 will begin the fourth year of this ten-year cycle. In order to let bids for this contract, the City assumed testing on 344 poles. The low bid was received from Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., based on their total fees for the various required tests, which totaled $28,624.70. Members were provided details regarding the type of testing and the estimated quantity, which was used to determine the low bidder. Mr. DePrima emphasized that the total cost is an estimate only. The actual costs will be based on the number of poles that are inspected, how many poles require treatment, and the type of treatment that is necessary. However, he assured members that the total budgeted amount would not be exceeded. Staff recommended awarding the three (3) year contract to Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. for the Electric Pole Testing. Responding to Mr. Ritter, Mr. DePrima stated that the estimated cost of $28,624.70 is per year. Mr. Carey moved to award a three (3) year contract for Electric Pole Testing to Osmose Utilities at an estimated cost of $28,624.70 per year for a period of three (3) years. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sadusky and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR SPEED - PLANNING COMMISSION FOURTH (4TH ) DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE - CHARLES BENTON Mayor Speed recommended the appointment of Mr. Charles Benton to serve on the Planning Commission as the Fourth (4th) District Representative for a term to expire June 2007, to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Carol Young. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the appointment of Mr. Benton as recommended by Mayor Speed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters and unanimously carried. ANNEXATION REZONING REQUEST/FIRST READING - NORTHWEST CORNER OF KENTON ROAD AND FOX HALL DRIVE AND SOUTH SIDE OF FOX HALL DRIVE, OWNED BY CLIFTON AND MARIE HUTTON A request was received for annexation and rezoning of property located on the northwest corner of Kenton Road and Fox Hall Drive and on the south side of Fox Hall Drive adjacent to Kenton Road, owned by Clifton and Marie Hutton. The property is currently zoned RS-1 - Single Family Residential (Kent County) and the requested zoning is RG-3 - Group Housing (City of Dover). Staff

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 9 recommended that the request be referred to the Planning Commission on July 18, 2005 and that a public hearing be set for August 22, 2005. City Clerk’s Office Note: The referendum was set earlier in the meeting resulting from the Utility Committee’s recommendation. Mr. Salters moved for approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sadusky and Council unanimously acknowledged the First Reading of the following ordinance, by title only. In accordance with Section 1-6 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the Zoning Ordinance Amendments as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF KENTON ROAD AND FOX HALL DRIVE AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FOX HALL DRIVE ADJACENT TO KENTON ROAD. ANNEXATION REZONING REQUEST/FIRST READING - 80 NIXON LANE, OWNED BY TRACI A. MCDOWELL AND CRAIG L. GAHM A request was received for annexation and rezoning of property located at 80 Nixon Lane, owned by Traci A. McDowell and Craig L. Gahm. The property is currently zoned RS-1 - Single Family Residential (Kent County) and the requested zoning is R-8 - One Family Residential (City of Dover). Staff recommended that the request be referred to the Planning Commission on July 18, 2005 and that a public hearing be set for August 22, 2005. City Clerk’s Office Note: The referendum was set earlier in the meeting resulting from the Utility Committee’s recommendation. Mr. Salters moved for approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sadusky and Council unanimously acknowledged the First Reading of the following ordinance, by title only. In accordance with Section 1-6 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the Zoning Ordinance Amendments as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 80 NIXON LANE. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE Council President Williams reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Final action by Council on the proposed ordinances will take place during the Council Meeting of July 25, 2005. In accordance with Section 1-6 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the Ordinance Amendment as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 10 CHAPTER 13 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, DIVISION I - GENERALLY , SECTION 13-30.2, VEHICLE PARKING LIMITED WHERE CARRYING CAPACITY IS IN EXCESS OF ONE TON , AND TRAILER AND MOTOR HOME PARKING COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS There were no comments by members of City Council. Mr. Carey moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Sadusky and unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:27 P.M. JANICE C. GREEN CITY CLERK All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of July 11, 2005, are hereby approved. STEPHEN R. SPEED MAYOR /JG S:\ClerksOffice\Agendas&Minutes\Council-Minutes\2005\07-11-2005 Council.wpd Exhibits Attached to Original Minutes and File Copy Exhibit #1 - Petition to Amend the Zoning District - 834 West North Street

EXHIBIT #1 COUNCIL M INUTES 7/11/2005 PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT Before The Dover City Council July 11, 2005 Plan Title: Lands of Eden Hill Farm Z-05-03 Plan Type: Rezoning to Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone and General Overall Master Plan Review Applicants/Owners: Eden Hill Farm Inc. State of Delaware Applicants/Equitable Owners: Investment Properties Associates, LLC Dover Medical Properties, LLC Project Engineers/Architects: Becker Morgan Group Location: 834 W. North Street located on the south side of West North Street and west of the railroad corridor and West Street Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.00-01-13.00-000 ED-05-076.00-01-14.00-000 ED-05-076.00-01-14.01-000 Area of Rezoning: 272.04 acres +/- Present Zoning: IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) A (Agriculture) Proposed Zoning: TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone) allows for the creation of a walkable, pedestrian friendly mixed use neighborhood with residential, commercial, and professional office areas. Present Use: Residence Agricultural land and woodland areas Proposed Use: Traditional Neighborhood Design with residential, commercial, office, and open space areas

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 2 of 19 Findings and Recommendations of the Dover Planning Commission This petition was considered at the June 20, 2005 meeting of the Planning Commission. The following members were present: Chairman Mr. Friedman, Mr. DiMondi, Mr. Tolbert, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Holt, Mr. VonReider, and Col. Welsh. The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request (Rezoning application Z- 05-03) Lands of Eden Hill Farm, Inc. at 834 West North Street to rezone three (3) parcels consisting of 272.04 acres ± of land from IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) and A (Agriculture) to TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design). The subject parcels are located on the south side of West North Street and west of the railroad corridor and West Street. As part of the Planning Commission recommendation of approval for the rezoning of the subject area to Traditional Neighborhood Design zone (TND), the Planning Commission also recommends acceptance of the General Overall Master Plan including the Master Comprehensive Development Standards Manual (Pattern Book) with its addendum of 6/9/05 for the project in accordance with the conditions of approval outlined in the Development Advisory Committee (DAC) comments. The motion for approval of the rezoning passed 7-0 of those members present. The following information was considered by the Planning Commission in addition to the guidance provided in the Zoning Ordinance: Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone Ordinance On November 8, 2004 the Dover City Council approved an amendment to the City of Dover Code, Appendix B: Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 - District Regulations creating Article 3, Section 28: Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone (TND). (Application MI-04-05) This amendment established the development criteria and procedure for the Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone (TND). The first step of the Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone is an application for rezoning to TND which includes review of a Master Plan. The subsequent steps in the process include review of the Implementation Plan and Site Plans/Subdivision Plans. As the Zoning Ordinance states, “the intent of the Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) zone is to create a walkable and pedestrian-friendly, economically viable professional, commercial and mixed use residential neighborhood for people of different ages and incomes that draw from the best architectural and community design features of Delaware and the Delmarva Peninsula from its colonial past to the mid 20th century.” The TND zone intends to encourage greater integration of land-uses and diversity of lot sizes than is permitted under other provisions of the Land Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover. Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone: Step 1-Rezoning & General Overall Master Plan Review The first step this process is a Rezoning application including review of a General Overall Master Plan. See Procedure in Article 3 §28.4. The application submission for Step 1 consists of the following items.

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 3 of 19 • Site Plan Map of Existing Conditions providing items listed in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10, Section 5.18 • Narrative on the nature of the applicant’s interest • Listing of the development team involved in the proposed development • General Overall Master Plan consisting of a set of maps composed showing: o Plans of existing natural features showing topography, soils, drainage vegetation and potential limitations to development o Plans of the proposed building areas, streets, roads, parking, open space and storm water management o Overall program of uses including showing general use location, proposed building height, and total gross square feet by use • Master Comprehensive Development Standards Manual A document prepared in narrative and graphic form for purpose of showing that the proposed development meets the purpose and intent of the TND and that explains the concepts behind the implementation of the proposed TND on the parcel. The Master Comprehensive Development Standards Manual consists of brief written and graphic descriptions of the proposed approach to each of the items following items: o Historical Precedents and their influence on proposed project o Circulation (system of streets, alleys, and pedestrian and bicycle routes) o Building Lots (proposed lot types, sizes and setbacks, building locations) o Buildings (architectural character of the residential, commercial, office and mixed-use buildings) o Accessory Structures (fences, sheds, pools, garages, gazebos, etc.) o Open Spaces o Landscape Design (hard materials, plant materials, street furniture, etc.) o Lighting design o Signage o Application and Administration of requirements and guidelines Request for Submission of Implementation Plans by District The TND code provisions provide for the opportunity to submit separate Implementation Plans by individual use districts (Residential, Commercial or Office). The review of the Implementation Plan is the second step in the TND procedure. The Planning Commission reviews the TND Implementation Plan(s) for compliance with the approved General Overall Master Plan. However, in order to separate Implementation Plan submissions additional information is required at the time of Rezoning and General Master Plan review. “To request such consideration, the submission of the General Overall Master Plan shall include more detail of the design elements of the project, including, but not limited to, architectural standards, design relationships between uses and different scales of buildings, parking and open spaces, and an explanation of how the segregated Implementation Plan conforms to the intent of the approved General Overall Master Plan.” (Article 3 §28.42.) Plan Summary for Application Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: This application proposes the rezoning of the Lands of Eden Hill Farm, Inc. at 834 West North

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 4 of 19 Street from IPM and A to TND. The subject area consists of three (3) parcels consisting of 272.04 acres ± of land. The properties are currently zoned IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) and A (Agriculture). The proposed zoning classification is TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design). The subject parcels are located on the south side of West North Street and west of the railroad corridor and West Street. The owners of record are Eden Hill Farm, Inc. and the State of Delaware. The equitable owners are Investment Properties Associates, LLC and Dover Medical Properties, LLC. Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.00-01-13.00-000, ED-05-076.00-01-14.00-000 and ED-05-076.00-01-14.01-000. Surrounding Land Uses: The area of petition to be considered for rezoning is located on the south side of West North Street between the railroad corridor and the intersection of West North with Saulsbury Road. The land to the west of the subject property is zoned IPM (Institutional Park Manufacturing Zone) and includes Kraft-General Foods facility and other large industrial facilities. To the north across West North Street is the residential area known as Lincoln Park. It is zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone) and primarily consists of single family dwellings with some multi- family development. To the northeast and east of the subject site adjacent to the railroad corridor are properties zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone), C-3 (Service Commercial Zone), and C- 1A (Limited Commercial Zone). This area includes the area targeted for redevelopment as part of the West Side Redevelopment Plan and existing office buildings, a court building, the Dover Police Station, service establishments, and retail establishments. To the southeast across the railroad corridor and New Burton Road are the residential areas zoned R-8 and R-10 (One Family Residence Zone) known as Sherwood, Woodbrook, and Crossgates. The Puncheon Run is just south of the subject area and further to the south are agricultural lands currently zoned R- 20 (One Family Residence Zone). Comprehensive Planning The Land Development Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan Update 2003 as amended shows this area as Mixed Use. Within Chapter 11: Land Development Plan, the “Mixed Use” land use category is described and includes information on the Eden Hill Farm property specifically. The Plan recognized the potential opportunity for development with a mixed use focus. A series of goals were outlined including: encouraging the creation of neighborhood centers with mixed use development, pedestrian friendly public environments and opportunities for connections to future transit; clustering of activities in walkable distances; and development design ideas for building and parking locations. (See Comprehensive Plan Update 2003 as amended, Chapter 11 – pages 132-134). Preliminary Land Use Services Review (PLUS) The Traditional Neighborhood Design Rezoning Application/ Master Plan application was reviewed during December 2004 by the Preliminary Land Use Services as required by the City of Dover’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU requires certain types of projects complete the PLUS Review process prior to application submission. See attached PLUS Review comment letter dated January 7, 2005. The applicant has submitted a letter dated June 6, 2005 in response to the PLUS comments. Staff notes that some areas the Master Plan has been further revised since the Draft Master Plan was submitted for the PLUS review; however, the overall concept of the Master Plan remains the same.

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 5 of 19 Determination of Eligibility for TND The land area must meet certain eligibility requirements to be rezoned to Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) (See Article 3 §28.3 a,b,c,d). The review of these criteria for the subject application is as follows. Criteria Eden Hill Farm TND proposal The land area shall have access to an existing or planned Land area has access from West North Street and the arterial or collector road proposed continuation of Saulsbury Road. Saulsbury Road and portions of West North Street are considered minor arterials and part of North Street is a collector road. The land area shall be served by adequate existing or Utilities such as water and sewer are in the vicinity of planned infrastructure this land area. The proposed project will build additional infrastructure as required. This is subject to the Department of Public Works review. The land area may contain a single or multiple parcels. The land area consists of three parcels of land totaling The rezoning application for the land area shall be filed 272.04 acres. All current property owners and equitable jointly by all owners of the involved land area owners are participating in the application submission. Finding by the Planning Commission and City Council The Planning Commission public hearing and review is that the proposed TND location is generally consistent scheduled for June 20, 2005 with the City Council with the Comprehensive Plan public hearing and review on July 11, 2005. The Land Development Plan of the Comprehensive Plan Update 2003 identifies this land area with the land use category of Mixed Use. Request for TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone) The types of permitted uses with the Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone are outlined in Article 3 §28.5: 28.51 Uses allowed in all areas of the TND: 28.511 All residential uses, accessory uses, and conditional uses currently permitted in the residential zones of the City identified in Article 3, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9. Proposed conditional uses shall be identified in the application to the Planning Commission. 28.512 Accessory dwelling units in conjunction with detached single-family houses. A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted in conjunction with a detached single-family house. 28.513 Open space. 28.514 Civic uses including, but not necessarily limited to: a) Government buildings; b) Education buildings; c) Libraries; d) Meeting halls; e) Museums; f) Recreational facilities; g) Places of Worship; h) Other cultural, civic or social use as designated on the approved Implementation Plan. 28.52 Neighborhood Commercial District: Additional uses permitted in this district include the following subject to the requirements set forth in subsection 28.7:

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 6 of 19 28.521 Convenience retail stores such as, but not limited to, drug stores, grocery stores, restaurants, variety stores, or combinations thereof. Drive through drug stores shall be allowed if they are of superior design and screening consistent with the intent of the TND zone. There shall be no drive-through restaurants. 28.522 Personal service stores such as, but not limited to, barber shops, beauty parlors, and laundry/dry cleaning establishments. 28.523 Service establishments furnishing services other than of a personal nature, but excluding gasoline filling stations and motor vehicle storage, repair, or service. 28.524 Business, professional, and government offices, banks, philanthropic or not-for- profit offices, and financial institutions. Drive through banks shall be allowed if they are of superior design and screening consistent with the intent of the TND zone. 28.525 Any of these uses mixed with residential uses in the same building. 28.53 Professional Office, Medical, and Financial District: Additional uses permitted in this district include the following, subject to the requirements set forth in subsection 28.7: 28.531 Business, professional, and government offices, banks, philanthropic or not-for- profit offices, and financial institutions. Drive through banks shall be allowed if they are of superior design and screening consistent with the intent of the TND zone. 28.532 Medical and dental offices including clinics, laboratories, and hospital services. Drug stores, eye wear sales, and similar medical related retail uses, along with luncheonettes or delicatessens shall be allowed if designed as an accessory use or tenant space in a medical office building. 28.533 Nursing or extended care facilities offering overnight accommodations Eden Hill Farm TND General Overall Master Plan Review The application has provided a Site Plan Map including information on the existing conditions including information on the parcels involved in the proposal, existing buildings, woodland areas, topography, and other data information. See Parcel Plan sheet. The applicant has supplied a narrative on the nature of the applicant’s interest and a listing of the development team involved in the proposed development. Some of this information is also provided with the plan sheets and Master Standards Manual submission. General Overall Master Plan The General Overall Master Plan consists of a set of plan maps (Parcel Plan sheet and Master Plan sheet in color) showing: existing natural features, proposed building areas, location of streets/roads, parking options, location of open space, and stormwater management areas. The overall program of uses is identified. Additional information on these topics is also included in the Master Standards Manual (Pattern Book) document. The Eden Hill Farm TND Master Plan identifies development areas as a Residential District, Neighborhood Commercial District (with the opportunity for residential uses), and Professional Office, Medical, and Financial District. The Residential District includes a total of 665 residential units in the form of single family detached houses, single family detached houses with

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 7 of 19 carriage houses (second dwelling unit on lot), duplex units, townhouses, and condominium buildings. The lot sizes are developed on a module system which would allow for the mixing of unit types within a given street block. The Residential District has a mix of street sections with sidewalks, pedestrian network, parking options, and landscaping. The street network also includes a service alley system. The Neighborhood Commercial District area located in the northwest corner of the site consists of a variety of building forms with provisions for a grocery store, drug store with drive-thru, bank with drive-thru, retail and office buildings. Several buildings also provide the option for residential uses on the upper floors. A portion of this Commercial District is focused on a ‘main street’ which connects to the existing street network at West North Street and also links to the internal street network and pedestrian network. Parking in this area includes on street and the traditional parking lot format but with increased landscaping and pedestrian amenities. The Professional Office, Medical and Financial District area is located in the northeast portion of the site and consists of a series of multi-story office buildings. A portion of this office district is focused on a ‘main street’ which connects to the existing street network at West North Street as a continuation of Clarence Street. The area is also linked to the internal street network and pedestrian network. A large green space is also central to the area. Parking in this area includes on street and the traditional parking lot format but with increased landscaping and pedestrian amenities. The parking space calculation is approximately 1 (one) parking space per 250 square feet of building floor area. A future parking structure is also proposed within this area to serve buildings located on the eastern part of the site. The overall site exceeds the minimum of 25% open space by creating a community walking trail area, parks, and greens throughout the site and large open space/park area in the southwest portion of the site. The existing historic house of Eden Hill Farm and its tree allees (entrance drives) are preserved within a large public open space area. Master Comprehensive Development Standards Manual The Master Comprehensive Development Standards Manual consist of a brief written and graphic description of the owner/developer’s proposed approach to each of the items listed in Article 3§28.84. The purpose of this document is “to insure that the owner/developer gives adequate thought to the nature of a TND designation and understands the impacts of such a designation on site development.” For this application, the submission includes a document entitled Eden Hill Farm: Pattern Book (First Edition – May 6, 2005). An ADDENDUM to the Pattern Book was submitted on June 9, 2005. The Addendum highlights some revisions and clarifications to the Pattern Book dated May 6, 2005. The Pattern Book presents information on the overall plan, typical urban spaces, and individual buildings. The following table lists required items to be included in the Master Comprehensive Development Standards Manual (Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §28.84). The Eden Hill Farm: Pattern Book (and Addendum of 6/9/2005) presents information on each of these topic areas. Following Master Plan approval, the process will require greater detail on each of these elements as part of the Implementation Plan submission. Element Pattern Book Reference

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 8 of 19 Historical Precedents – a discussion and illustration of Section A, pages 1-9 local and regional precedents in the design of the City of Also building examples in Sections C, Dover’s traditional neighborhoods, communities, buildings, D, and E and landscape and how they will be reflected in the proposed development. Circulation – classification and illustration of a system of Section B, pages 10-38 streets, alleys, and pedestrian and bicycle routes that creates Section B2 - Street Types an integrated network serving the TND development and Section B3 - Pedestrian Way links it to adjacent areas. Detailed design standards and Section C - concepts for driveway illustrations for each component of the system are required. access in residential district A plan of the circulation systems shall be included Also Master Plan Map Building Lots – a classification and illustration of the full Section C, pages 39-62 for Residential range of proposed lot types, sizes and setbacks, locations of District potential accessory buildings, and access by auto and foot. Section C.1 – Lot Types A plan of their location throughout the development shall Section E, pages 74-91 for Commercial be included. and Office Districts Also Master Plan Map Buildings – a classification of the full range of buildings, Section C, pages 39-62 and Section D, residential, commercial, office or mixed, to be constructed pages 63-73 for Residential District including detailed guidelines addressing their architectural Section E, pages 74-91 for Commercial character and essential required elements, such as size, and Office Districts composition and massing, windows, doors, porches, roof Also Master Plan Map design, fenestration, and all materials. A plan of their location by use type throughout the development shall be included. Accessory Structures – detailed design guidelines for Section D6, pages 71-73 for garages accessory structures including, but not limited to, fences, and carriage houses in residential sheds, pools, garages, gazebos shall be included and district compatible with the TND design principles. Also Section C – lot layout examples by building type Section F.4, page 95 - Fences Open Spaces - a classification of a system of landscaped Section B, pages 10-38 open spaces (in addition to private yards) with a plan of the Section B.4 – Open Space (Active and network created by the open spaces and pedestrian and Passive) bicycle circulation systems. Section C.7-C.14 Also Master Plan Map Landscape Design – a palette of hard (paving) and plant Section F, pages 92-97 materials along with street furniture, major focal elements Section F.2 – Site Furnishings and ornamentation shall be provided. These shall be Section F.3 – Hardscape located on a plan of the development. Details of plant Section F.5 – Landscape species and hard materials shall be included. Lighting Design – Placement of public and private lighting Section F.1, page 92 – Lighting throughout the development and design of the lighting Also Section B.2 – Street Types fixtures, globes, illumination patterns and intensities. Signage – Provide the design, size, height and placement of Section E.13, page 91 all signs for public and private uses in the neighborhood. Section F.2, page 93 – Street name Include standards for street signs, parking signs, fire lanes, signs and signs for businesses in residential, office and

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 9 of 19 commercial districts. Application and Administration – a presentation of the Forward, page I manner in which the Comprehensive Development Sections D and E: Architectural Standards Manual requirements and guidelines will be Patterns with Required, Encouraged, administered and enforced on behalf of the developer. The and Prohibited elements roles and responsibilities of the developer, builders and homeowners and/or homeowners’ association in overall administration of Comprehensive Development Standards Manual requirements shall be addressed. Recommendation of the Planning Staff: The Planning Staff recommends that the rezoning from IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing zone) and A (Agriculture zone) to TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design zone) be approved. In general, the Master Plan and Master Comprehensive Design Standards Manual (Pattern Book dated May 6, 2005 with Addendum of June 9, 2005) comply with the purpose and intent of the Traditional Neighborhood Design zone by presenting a proposal for a mixed use development with residential, commercial, office, and open space uses. The Planning Staff finds that the Master Plan submission contains sufficient detail to allow for the submission of Implementation Plans by district. Planning Staff offers comments regarding the applicant submission as follows: Comments of Planning Staff for City and State Code Requirements: 1) Clarify the building format and sizes of Buildings #7 and #8 within the Neighborhood Commercial District as they appear to exceed the maximum building footprint requirements. 2) Remove proposal for ‘speed table’ at trail crossing of streets (i.e. Ridgley Boulevard). These items are prohibited by the Dover Code of Ordinances Chapter 7 Fire Prevention and Protection Section 7-4 Speed Reduction Devices. (Pattern Book page 34). Note: Pattern Book Addendum of 6/9/2005 item #9 indicates that the speed table(s) will be eliminated. 3) Provide additional information for the Professional Office, Medical, and Financial District (Section E.12) on the precedents, building design elements, etc. Currently Section E does not clearly indicate if items E.1-E.11 also refer to the Office District in addition to the Commercial District. 4) The Master Plan and Master Comprehensive Design Standards Manual will need to be amended to reflect any changes recommended by the Planning Commission and City Council included in their approvals. Comments of Planning Staff as Recommendations to meet Code objectives: 1) The location of Signers Park appears to be somewhat isolated to the rear of a series of residential parcels. Staff recommends revising the location to provide greater street frontage for this park.

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 10 of 19 2) Staff encourages the incorporation of a greater mix of uses especially in the Commercial District and the Office District so that residential development is included in these areas as well. 3) A series of proposed street names where included on the Master Plan to assist in presenting information on the overall proposal. Initial comments regarding these street names have been received from the Kent County GIS/Mapping/911 Addressing Section. Approval of this rezoning application and Master Plan will not finalize the street names for the Eden Hill Farm development. Additional review and consideration of the street names will follow as part of the Implementation Plan submissions. The City Planning Staff will work with the applicant to revise street names as necessary to avoid duplication or confusion with existing streets in the City of Dover or the immediate vicinity of Kent County. 4) Currently the Master Plan Pattern Book refers to the Dover Zoning Ordinance for the sign requirements. Staff recommends development of requirements specific to this Traditional Neighborhood Design project. Note: Pattern Book Addendum of 6/9/2005 item #16 indicates that the guidelines for signage will be developed during the Implementation Phase of the project. Planning Staff Advisory Comments to the Applicant: 1) The applicant shall be aware that approval of the rezoning to the Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone does not represent final Subdivision or Site Plan approval. The next step in the application process is the submission and review of the Implementation Plan. 2) The Master Plan and Master Comprehensive Design Standards Manual documents have a series of editing, grammatical and visual image corrections (spelling, numbering, mislabels, missing photos, text repeats, etc.) that will need to be corrected. These corrections do not impact the overall concept and intent of the TND Master Plan. Planning Staff will work with the applicant to identify and make these corrections. 3) At the present time, the West Dover Connector is a concept and not a street name. Revise references and labels appearing in the Master Plan and Pattern Book accordingly. We would anticipate that the road name of Saulsbury Road would continue south of North Street for the proposed road located parallel to the west property line of the project site. 4) Staff encourages the Residential District to include a mix of unit types within a street block. The Pattern Book notes that the opportunity is there through the use of the lot modules established in the plan. The Implementation Plan for this district can provide more examples of how to accomplish this mix of units. 5) Staff recommends that the Site Elements and Landscape Features include additional discussion of the concept and intent for these items including lighting, furniture, paving products, fencing, etc. similar to the approach taken the architectural patterns of building elements. We would caution the applicant about the naming of specific manufacturers and products by model number. Note: Pattern Book Addendum of 6/9/2005 items #17, 18, and 19 indicates that the references to manufacturers will be revised to “approved manufactures or equal.”

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 11 of 19 6) Some items identified for clarification in future Implementation Plan submissions: a) Identify the dedication intention for the public streets to the State of Delaware and/or to the City of Dover and also finalize street names b) Identify the public streets and private circulation systems (i.e. parking lot, drive aisles) within Neighborhood Commercial district and Professional Office district c) Provide the Phasing of each development district and associated elements such as street network, building sites, parking areas, stormwater management and open space d) Explain the elements of the residential lot layout i.e. buildable area, setbacks, porch zone, etc. e) Identify the Ownership and maintenance of the Open Space areas (active and passive open space areas) and the Community Center f) Responsibility for Landscape Plantings including those tree plantings in right-of-ways, open spaces, etc. g) Clarify the Administration of the Design Elements including the associated responsibilities and procedures. One section includes references to an ARB (Architectural Review Board). (Pattern Book- Section F2 and F4 and Note: Pattern Book Addendum of 6/9/2005 item #15 indicates that this reference will be revised). Public Comments: The application was represented by the project engineer Mr. Gregg Moore, Becker Morgan Group and owner Deb Scheller, Eden Hill Farms, Inc. It is also noted that other members of the development team were present in the audience at the meeting. Mr. Moore shared a PowerPoint presentation of the residential, commercial, and office areas including three-dimensional animations of example streets in each district. The following individuals appeared and spoke in regards to the rezoning application. (See the Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes for additional information.) • Carol Jason, 833 North Street: She was concerned with access locations and traffic along North Street and the potential views of back of buildings. • Sandy Kinkus, 365 Fiddlers Green: She was concerned about the impact to the existing neighborhood, stormwater management as related to the Puncheon Run, accessibility of parks, and street widths for fire trucks. • Janice Sibbald, 144 Blue Beach Drive: She commented on the beautiful plan but is concerned that the connection from existing neighborhoods to Schutte Park was not shown on plan. She also had questions on the community center and park area parking locations. • Cheryl Precourt, 260 Kesselring Avenue: She commented on it as a great idea; however, she is concerned with the West Dover Connector issue and potential increase in traffic. Agency Comments from DAC Report: • Department of Public Works has no objection to the proposed rezoning. The Department provided several advisory comments regarding design of the future development as related to landscaping, streets, and utilities.

Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm: Rezoning to TND and General Overall Master Plan Review Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 12 of 19 • The Dover Office of the Fire Marshal provided comments regarding fire protection measures necessary for the development’s design and construction activities. • The City Electric Department has no objections to rezoning. • DelDOT has no objection to the rezoning. They provided advisory comments related to traffic analysis. • The Kent Conservation District has no objection to rezoning. They provided advisory comments regarding stormwater management planning and drainage for future development. • The Kent County GIS/Mapping/911 Addressing Division provided initial comments regarding the proposed street names. Attachments to the Report: • Development Advisory Committee Application Review Commentary (comment sheets) from the following: Department of Public Works Dover Office of the Fire Marshal City Electric Department Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Kent Conservation District Kent County GIS/Mapping/ 911 Addressing Division • Comprehensive Plan Update 2003, excerpt from Chapter 11: Land Development Plan • Pattern Book Addendum Letter dated June 9, 2005 • Development Team Summary • Narrative of Applicants Interest • PLUS Review Comment Letter from Office of State Planning Coordination, dated January 7, 2005 • PLUS Comment Response Letter from applicant, dated June 6, 2005 • General Overall Master Plan Review materials. (Due to project size and scope these materials are provided by hard copy only.): • Parcel Plan Sheet • Master Plan Sheet (in color) • Master Comprehensive Development Standards Manual (Pattern Book) The complete application submission is available for review at the Department of Planning & Inspections and will be display at the City Council meeting.

C C CITY OF DOVER I P T U DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Y B L APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY O I F C STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: June 2, 2005 D W ==================================================================== O O V R APPLICATION: Lands of Eden Hill Farm, Inc. @ 834 W. North Street E K R S FILE#: Z-05-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Public Works CONTACT PERSON: Scott Koenig or Andrew Riggi PHONE#: 736-7025 ===================================================================== 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 AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Our office has no objection to the proposed re-zoning of the site. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: Although more information than is typically required has been submitted as part of the package for this site, the information contained within raises various questions and concerns to our department. The following should be addressed by the applicant prior to the next submission for this site. 1. Landscaping a. Overall, the plan is well done. We particularly like the wide medians within some of the streets and the larger areas between the curb and sidewalk which allow for larger canopy trees to grow. The applicant should note, however, that our office typically requires ten to fifteen feet (10’-15’) of separation between trees and utilities. The applicant must take into consideration all utilities located within the right-of-way, should trees be proposed to be located therein, to ensure that there is not an unnecessary disturbance of services due to root systems. b. Future plan submissions must designate which public areas are to be maintained by the City. This includes parks, open space and right-of-ways. The level of landscaping proposed for this site will require the procurement of additional departmental staff and equipment in order to maintain these areas in order to ensure that the current level of service provided within the City is not decreased. c. We strongly recommend that areas to be maintained by the City not contain large mulched areas containing groundcovers, shrubs or perennials. The Grounds Division of the Department of Public Works is primarily set up to maintain turf and trees and the City Manager has agreed that our current Beautification Program has reached its limit in work load. The high maintenance level required of mulched areas would place an even higher burden on our office. d. Our office recommends the use of Red Maples (cultivars ‘October Glory’ with lesser ‘Red Sunset’) and Sugar Maple (cultivars ‘Green Mountain’ with lesser ‘Legacy’) for deciduous canopy trees. e. Our office discourages the use of Ash trees as they have a high level of pests and other problems. These

species should be substituted with ‘Green Vase’ Zelkova or ‘Greenspire’ Littleleaf Linden. f. Our office highly recommends the use of Oriental Spruce (Picea orientalis) for evergreen trees. g. Our office discourages the use of Redbud as an ornamental understory tree. We have not had success with this tree as it is not very hardy. This species should be substituted with the ‘Okame’ Cherry. h. Our office recommends incorporating Cherry trees into the design. The following selections have done well in the City: Yoshino, ‘Kwanzan’ and ‘Accolade’. We typically incorporate these trees into most of our projects citywide in order to meet our long term goals. 2. Streets a. The plan must clearly designate as to which streets are to be dedicated to the City and which streets are to be dedicated to the State. b. The following roads are shown containing curbed planter islands: Type 6 Roads, residential Allee Streets (Sheet 16 of the Pattern Book) and Type 8 Roads, commercial Main Streets (Sheet 20 of the Pattern Book). Our office highly discourages the use of these planter islands due to their high tendency to be hit by passing traffic. c. On Sheet 19 of the Pattern Book, alleys within the Commercial District are referred to as Type 4. On Sheet 20 of the Pattern Book, alleys within the Commercial District are referred to as Type 9. This conflict must be resolved prior to the next submission. d. On Sheet 23 of the Pattern Book, Type 10 Roads within the Professional Office, Medical & Financial District are shown in plan view as having a two-way traffic pattern but within the description it is noted that they are to have a one-way traffic pattern. This conflict must be resolved prior to the next submission. e. On Sheet 25 of the Pattern Book, Type 11 Roads, commercial Connector Roads, are shown in plan view as having an eight feet (8’) wide planter strip but within the description it is noted that they are to have a ten feet (10’) wide planting median/island on both sides of the road. This conflict must be resolved prior to the next submission. f. All on street parking spaces are to be designed and marked as per the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The MUTCD requires that parking space tick marks be located eight feet (8’) off the curb, provide a twenty-two to twenty-six feet (22’-26’) long parking space, and be spaced eight feet (8’) apart. g. Our office recommends that lighting be incorporated into the alley design within the Residential District. h. The Townhouse Lot design (Sheets 49 and 50 of the Pattern Book) show a significant amount of paving within the rear yards. Our office highly recommends that driveway entrances to these units, off the alleys, be designed with a minimum width of twelve feet (12’) and a maximum width not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the lot width for the associated townhouse unit. This requirement will assist in maintaining the buffer between the alley and the parking area for each lot. 3. The developer is responsible for reimbursement to the City for sewer and water utilities extended to the property with the DelDOT North Street Improvement Project. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMENTS, PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE CONTACT PERSON AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

D O M CITY OF DOVER V A E R DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE R S H APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY F A I L D.A.C MEETING DATE: June 9, 2005 R E ==================================================== APPLICATION: Eden Hill ____________________________________________________ FILE#: Z-05-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: Dover Fire Marshal____________________________ CONTACT PERSON: Dave Truax PHONE#: 736-7011______________________ ========================================== 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: 1. During construction every building shall be accessible to Fire Department apparatus by way of access roadways with all weather driving surface of not less than 20 feet of unobstructed width to withstand the live loads of fire apparatus and having a minimum of 13 feet 6 inches vertical clearance. Dead-end Fire Department access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of Fire Department apparatus. 2. Water supply for fire protection either temporary or permanent shall be made available as soon as combustible material accumulates. There shall be no delay in the installation of fire protection equipment. Where underground water mains and hydrants are to be provided, they shall be installed, completed, and in service prior to construction work. 3. Building permits will not be issued until the area has been inspected for the condition of the roadway and fire protection water is available. 4. Any gas fired HVAC equipment must be equipped with emergency cut off switches remotely located. 5. Address numbers of at least 4 inches in height must be placed on the street side of each residence. 6. Plan to show hydrants 600 feet on center. 7. More detail needed on each type of building. 8. Site Plan needed for each individual non-single family dwelling. 9. Review with Fire Department overall access to site. 10. Review street width and speed reduction device with Fire Department. DAC Report

Eden Hill Page 2 RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED FOR AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: NONE ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1. After any application has been approved by the Planning Commission, the applicant has a maximum of thirty (30) days t appeal to the Code Board of Appeals Committee. 2. All comments from this office, approved by the Planning Commission are at the expense of the owner/applicant. 3. The City of Dover uses the 2003 NFPA Life Safety Code, 2003 International Building Codes, latest editions of all other International Codes and NFPA Codes and the 2003 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.

DD O E CITY OF DOVER V L DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING E E APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY R C T JUNE 2, 2005 - 10:00 A.M. - CAUCUS ROOM R I C APPLICATION: LANDS OF EDEN HILL FARM, INC. - 834 WEST NORTH STREET FILE NO.: Z-05-3 REVIEWING AGENCY: CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC CONTACT PERSON: STEPHEN A. ENSS PHONE #: 736-7091 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: The Electric Department reviewed the plans for rezoning and has no objections. The Electric Department will offer comments during the Planned Neighborhood phase of the project. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED FOR AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: If you should have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please contact Stephen Enss at 736-7091 or contact the Planning Department at 736-7010 as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER D DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE E APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY L D D.A.C. MEETING DATE: June 2, 2005 O T ====================================================== APPLICATION: Lands of Eden Hill Farm, Inc. FILE#: Z-05-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT CONTACT PERSON: Richard A. Woodhall PHONE#: 760-2262 =============================================================== 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: We have no objection to the rezoning. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: DelDOT fully supports the concept plan but will require a traffic analysis or TIS at the subdivision level. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.

K CITY OF DOVER E C N O D DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE T N I APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY S S D.A.C. MEETING DATE: May 26, 2005 E T R R V I APPLICATION: Eden Hill Farm A C FILE #: Z-05-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District T T I CONTACT PERSON: Jared C. Adkins, P.E. PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3 O N 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 AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. The Kent Conservation District has no objection to the rezoning of this site. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: The Following comments are advisory and apply to the development of a detailed site plan for this project. 1. As the disturbance for this site will exceed 5,000 square feet, a detailed 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.) taking place. 2. This project outfalls to both the Puncheon Run and the Tar Ditch drainage systems which both have a well documented history of flooding downstream from this site. A downstream drainage study will be required for this project to determine the impacts of the site development on those systems. Stormwater management requirements for this site will be based on the results of the drainage study and may involve over-managing the stormwater discharges from this site in order to minimize downstream flooding. 3. It appears that the existing stormwater facility near the northeast corner of the project is to be expanded. Since this facility was constructed by DelDOT, confirmation will be requested that DelDOT will allow this project to utilize that facility and clarification of who will be responsible for its maintenance. 4. The preferred methods of stormwater management are those practices that maximize the use of the natural features of a site, promote recharge and minimize the reliance on structural components. 5. It is recommended that the stormwater management areas be incorporated into the overall landscape plan to enhance water quality and to make the stormwater facility an attractive community amenity. 6. A letter of no objection to recordation will be provided once the detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management plan has been approved. 7. Based on the site characteristics, a pre-application meeting will be required to discuss stormwater management and drainage for this site.

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover support the Greater Dover Committee and their project to conduct a comprehensive, solution-focused study of the downtown Dover in order to develop findings and conclusions that will be directed toward the long-range improvement of the vitality of downtown Dover; and WHEREAS, the “Livable Delaware” Planning Program provides funding for activities of this type to assist municipalities in dealing with issues related to their development, transportation, land use regulations and planning to implement the goals and objectives of the “Livable Delaware” initiatives; and WHEREAS, the City of Dover does not possess the total capitol required to conduct the activity described herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover approves the submission of an application for funding through “Livable Delaware Assistance to Municipalities Counties Program” in the amount of $10,000 to aid in conducting a comprehensive, solution-focused study of downtown Dover. ADOPTED: JULY 25, 2005 STEPHEN R. SPEED BEVERLY C. WILLIAMS MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on July 11, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. with Chairman Salters presiding. Members present were Mr. Hogan, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Shevock, and Mr. Shelton. Members of Council present were Mr. Carey, Mr. Sadusky, and Council President Williams. Mayor Speed was also present. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Mr. Hogan moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimously carried. Proposed Ordinance Amendments - Relief of the Real Estate Transfer Tax for First Time Home Buyers and Abatement of Real Property Taxes in the Downtown Area During their Regular Meeting of March 28, 2005, members of Council approved the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee’s recommendations regarding a homeownership initiative for the downtown area. This approval required the development of ordinances that would extend the first time home buyer transfer tax exemption to the seller in the target area and to provide real estate tax abatement for home purchasers in the target area. The target area has been defined as Mary Street to Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue to West Street. Members were provided proposed ordinance amendments as prepared by City Solicitor Rodriguez. It was noted that the draft ordinance amendments will require correcting to reflect the revised Sections to correspond with the New Code of Ordinances. Responding to Mr. Hogan, members concurred that there should be a sunset provision to allow members the opportunity to revisit this subject to determine if it is a program they wish to continue or if it should be discontinued. Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 - Definitions, Paragraph (a)(3) {Old Code Section 19.5-19 (9)} Mr. Hogan moved to add a sentence to Paragraph (a)(3) of Section 102-71, as follows: “This homebuyer’s exemption is to be effective from the date of adoption to August 1, 2010”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried. Mr. Hogan moved to recommend adoption of the ordinance amending Section 102-71, Paragraph (a)(3), as amended, (Attachment #1), seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried. Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-111 - Purpose and Section 102-113 - Qualifications, Paragraph (d) {Old Code Sections 19.5-31 and 19.5-33(e)} Mayor Speed noted that, in drafting the ordinance, there was a typographical error in Paragraph (d) of Section 102-113 that should be corrected by replacing “twenty-five percent (25%)” with “seventy- five percent (75%)” and by replacing “seventy-five percent (75%)” with “twenty-five percent (25%)”. This correction has been confirmed by City Solicitor Rodriguez and is a true reflection of the Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee’s recommendation. Mr. Hogan reiterated the need to include a sunset clause and suggested that paragraph (d) of Section 102-113 be amended by including a sentence that would to read as follows: “Application for this

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 2 program will cease on August 1, 2010”. To clarify the intent, Mayor Speed suggested that the additional wording read as follows: “To be eligible for this program, application must be received by the City prior to August 1, 2010”. Mr. Hogan moved to add the following sentence to Paragraph (d) of Section 102-113: “In order to be eligible for this program, application must be received by the City of Dover prior to August 1, 2010”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried. Mr. Hogan moved to recommend adoption of the ordinance amending Section 102-111 (Attachment #2) and Paragraph (d) of Section 102-113, as corrected and amended (Attachment #3). The motion was seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimously carried. City Clerk’s Office Note: Due to the recodification and to provide clarification, Sections 102-71, 102-111, and 102-113 are being provided in their entirety with the proposed amendments depicted (Attachment #4). E-Government Strategic Plan Presentation Members reviewed an E-Government Strategic Plan for the City of Dover that was developed by Mr. Callan, Information Technology Director. He reminded members that the City of Dover Internet site won an award for being among the top 10 municipal sites for 2003. The E-Government Strategic Plan provides the City’s goals, current status, methodology, future initiatives, measurement of success and its purpose is to communicate how the City can continue to expand and advance Internet based services. It was noted that the Plan includes information regarding on-line payment method options. Mr. Callan explained that in order for Dover to provide an on-line payment method for a growing list of services, the City must determine what methods of payment the City will accept. Staff recommended endorsement of the E-Government Strategic Plan which provides a direction for continuing the expansion of the City’s services on the Internet. Mr. Slavin moved to recommend acceptance and endorsement of the E-Government Strategic Plan as recommended by staff, seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimously carried. Mr. Shelton moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hogan and unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 6:06 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Reuben Salters Chairman RS/jg S:\ClerksOffice\Agendas&Minutes\Committee-Minutes\2005\07-11-2005-LF&A.wpd Attachments Attachment #1 - Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 - Definitions, Paragraph (a)(3) Attachment #2 - Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-111 - Purpose Attachment #3 - Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - Qualifications, Paragraph (d) Attachment #4 - First Time Homebuyer Initiative (Attachments #1, #2, and #3 combined)

ATTACHMENT #1 LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADM INISTRATION COM M ITTEE M INUTES 07/11/2005 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 - Definitions, of the Dover Code be amended by adding the following to the end of Paragraph (a)(3): The first time homebuyer exemption shall apply to the Seller of property that qualifies for the first time buyer exemption but only for property situated in the area from Mary Street to Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue to West Street. This homebuyer’s exemption is to be effective from the date of adoption to August 1, 2010. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Attachments and Exhibits\Committee Attachments\2005\07-11-2005-1 LF&A - Section 102-71.wpd

ATTACHMENT #2 LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADM INISTRATION COM M ITTEE M INUTES 07/11/2005 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-111 - Purpose, of the Dover Code be amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows: In the opinion of council of the City of Dover, the abatement of City Real Estate Taxes for certain qualifying homeowners in certain designated areas of the City, thus promotes the public welfare by providing incentives for these homeowners to purchase residences and locate in these areas in the City of Dover. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Attachments and Exhibits\Committee Attachments\2005\07-11-2005-2 LF&A Section 102-111.wpd

ATTACHMENT #3 LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADM INISTRATION COM M ITTEE M INUTES 07/11/2005 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - Qualifications, of the Dover Code be amended by adding a new paragraph (d), to read as follows: (d) Any persons purchasing residential real property in which they will reside within the area defined as Mary Street to Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue to West Street during the effective date of this section shall be given tax relief from the payment of real estate taxes in the following manner: first year of ownership, total tax abatement; second year of ownership, seventy- five percent (75%) tax abatement; third year of ownership, fifty percent (50%) tax abatement; fourth year of ownership, twenty-five percent (25%) tax abatement; fifth year of ownership, no tax abatement. Provided however that the homeowner is required to occupy the home as their principal place of residence during the entire time that the taxes are abated and if the property ceases to be their principal place of residence at any time during the four-year period of abatement, then they shall lose their right of abatement and shall be required to pay immediately, all taxes abated up to the time that the home ceases to be their principal residence. In order to obtain the tax abatement, the homeowner must make application by affidavit submitted to the City Clerk showing qualification for the abatement and each year thereafter, submit a similar affidavit showing their continued right to the abatement. If qualification for the abatement ceases within the four-year period of abatement the homeowner is required to notify the City Clerk of the lack of qualification for the abatement and within ninety (90) days from the date the qualification ceases, pay all taxes abated in the past. In order to be eligible for this program, application must be received by the City of Dover prior to August 1, 2010. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Attachments and Exhibits\Committee Attachments\2005\07-11-2005-3 LF&A Section 102-113.wpd

ATTACHMENT #4 LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADM INISTRATION COM M ITTEE M INUTES 07/11/2005 FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER INITIATIVE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Sec. 102-71. Definitions. (a) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) Document means any deed, instrument or writing whereby any real estate within the corporate limits of the city, or any interest therein, shall be quitclaimed, granted, bargained, sold or otherwise conveyed to the grantee, but shall not include the following: a. Any will; b. Any lease other than those described or defined in subsection (a)(2) of this section; c. Any mortgage; d. Any conveyance between corporations operating housing projects pursuant to 31 Del. C. § 4501 et seq., and the shareholders thereof; e. Any conveyance between nonprofit industrial development agencies and industrial corporations purchasing from them; f. Any conveyance to nonprofit industrial development agencies; g. Any conveyance between a husband and wife; h. Any conveyance between persons who were previously husband and wife, but who have since been divorced, provided that such conveyance is made after the granting of the final decree in divorce and the real estate or interest therein subject to such conveyance was acquired by the husband and wife, or husband or wife prior to the granting of the final decree in divorce; i. Any conveyance between parent and child or the spouse of such a child; j. Any conveyance: 1. To a trustee, nominee or straw party for the grantor as beneficial owner;

Proposed Ordinance Amendments First Time Homebuyer Initiative Page 2 2. For the beneficial ownership of a person, other than the grantor, where, if such person were the grantee, no tax would be imposed upon the conveyance pursuant to this chapter; or 3. From a trustee, nominee or straw party to the beneficial owner; k. Any conveyance between a parent corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary corporation, provided that such conveyance is without actual consideration; l. Correctional deeds without actual consideration; m. Any conveyance to or from the United States, this state or to any of their instrumentalities, agencies or political subdivisions and the University of Delaware; n. Any conveyance to or from a corporation, or a partnership, where the grantor or grantee owns stock of the corporation or an interest in the partnership in the same proportion as his interest in, or ownership of, the real estate being conveyed; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to any distribution in liquidation or other conveyance resulting from the partial or complete liquidation of a corporation, unless the stock of the corporation being liquidated has been held by the grantor or grantee for more than three years; provided, further, this subsection shall not apply to any conveyance from a partnership to its partners, unless the partners' interest in the partnership has been held for more than three years; o. Any conveyance by the owner or previously occupied residential premises to a builder of new residential premises when such previously occupied residential premises are taken in trade by such builder as a part of the consideration from the purchaser of new, previously unoccupied premises; p. Any conveyance to the lender holding a bona fide mortgage, which is genuinely in default, either by a sheriff conducting a foreclosure sale, or by the mortgagor in lieu of foreclosure; q. Any conveyance to a religious organization or other body or person holding title to real estate for a religious organization, if such real estate will not be used following such transfer by the grantee, or by any privy of the grantee, for any commercial purpose; provided, however, that only that portion of the tax which is attributable and payable by the religious organization or other body or person holding title to real estate for a religious organization under 30 Del. C. § 5402 shall be exempt;

Proposed Ordinance Amendments First Time Homebuyer Initiative Page 3 r. Any conveyance to or from a volunteer fire company organized under the laws of this state; provided, however, that only that portion of the tax which is attributable to and payable by the volunteer fire company by this article shall be exempt; s. Any conveyance of a "mobile home," as defined in 25 Del. C. § 7003; t. Any conveyance without consideration to an organization exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code (26 USC 501(c)(3)); u. Any conveyance to a nonprofit conservation organization, when the property is purchased for open space preservation purposes; v. Any conveyance to or from a nonprofit corporation or organization of real estate acquired for the purpose of rehabilitation and resale without profit. (2) Document includes the following: a. Any writing purporting to transfer a title interest or possessory interest for a term of more than five years in a condominium unit or any unit properties subject to the Unit Property Act pursuant to 25 Del. C. § 2201 et seq. b. Any writing purporting to transfer a title interest or possessory interest of any lessee or other person in possession of real estate owned by the state or other political subdivision thereof. c. Any writing purporting to assign or transfer a leasehold interest or possessory interest in residential property under a lease for a term of more than five years. For this purpose, the term "residential property" means any structure or part of a structure which is intended for residential use, and excluding any commercial unit subject to tax under 30 Del. C. § 2301(a)(88) relating to commercial lessors. (3) First time homebuyer means a natural person who has at no time held an interest in residential real estate, wherever located, and which has been occupied as their principal residence, and who intends to occupy the property being conveyed as his principal residence, within 90 days following recordation of the deed. The first time homebuyer must file an affidavit certifying to his qualifications before the exemption can be granted. In order to alleviate claims for rebate of the transfer tax paid, no rebate shall be made once the deed for the transaction has been recorded. First time homebuyers submitting a false affidavit in any respect, which would entitle them to the exemption, shall be subject to payment of the unpaid transfer tax, plus interest at the rate of 1 1/2 percent per month and, upon direction by the council, referral to the

Proposed Ordinance Amendments First Time Homebuyer Initiative Page 4 attorney general of the state for criminal prosecution. This subsection shall apply to all real estate settlements held on or after January 2, 2000. First time homebuyers are exempt from the transfer tax as provided herein. The first time homebuyer exemption shall apply to the Seller of property that qualifies for the first time buyer exemption but only for property situated in the area from Mary Street to Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue to West Street. This homebuyer’s exemption is to be effective from the date of adoption to August 1, 2010. (4) Transaction means the making, executing, delivering, accepting or presenting for recording of a document. (5) Value means, in the case of any document granting, bargaining, selling or otherwise conveying any real estate or interest or leasehold interest therein, the amount of the actual consideration therefor, including liens or other encumbrances thereon, and ground rents which encumber the interest in real estate and any other interest in real estate conveyed, provided, that, in the case of a transfer for an amount less than the highest appraised full value of said property for local real property tax purposes, the term "value" shall mean the highest such appraised value, unless the parties or one of them can demonstrate that fair market value is less than the highest appraised value, in which case, the term "value" shall mean fair market value, or actual consideration, whichever is greater. A demonstration that the transaction was at arm's length between unrelated parties shall be sufficient to demonstrate that the transaction was at fair market value. (b) In determining the term of a lease, it shall be presumed for the purpose of computing the lease term, that any rights or options to renew or extend will be exercised. (c) For the purpose of subsection (a)(5) of this section, in the case of a document described in subsection (a)(2) of this section under which the consideration is based, in whole or in part, on a percentage of the income or receipts to be received in the future, actual consideration shall include the amounts actually received under such percentage of income or receipts provision; provided, however, and notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, that the tax imposed by this article shall be due and payable to the finance director within 30 days after the date such amounts become due and payable under the agreement. (d) Transfers through conveyance of interest. (1) Except as provided in subsections (d)(2) and (3) of this section, where beneficial ownership in real estate is transferred through a conveyance or series of conveyances of intangible interests in a corporation, partnership or trust, such conveyance shall be taxable under this article as if such property were conveyed through a duly recorded "document" as defined in subsection (a)(1) of this section, and subject to the exemptions contained therein, except those exemptions contained in subsections (a)(1)j. and (a)(1)n. of this section.

Proposed Ordinance Amendments First Time Homebuyer Initiative Page 5 (2) No bona fide pledge of stock or partnership interests as loan collateral, nor any transfer of publicly traded stock or publicly traded partnership interest shall be deemed subject to taxation under this subsection (d). (3) Where the beneficial owners of real property, prior to the conveyance or series of conveyances referred to in this subsection (d), own 80 percent or more of the beneficial interest in the real estate following said conveyance or series of conveyances, such transfers shall not be subject to tax under this subsection (d). Where the beneficial owners of real property, prior to the conveyance or series of conveyances referred to in this subsection (d), own less than 80 percent of the beneficial interest in the real estate following said conveyance or series of conveyances, such transfers shall not be subject to tax under this subsection (d), unless under regulations promulgated by the city assessor, such transfer or transfers are properly characterized as a sale of real property. Such characterization shall take into account the timing of the transaction, beneficial ownership prior to and subsequent to the conveyance or conveyances, the business purpose of the corporation, partnership or trust, and such other factors as may be relevant. (Code 1981, § 19.5-19; Ord. of 6-27-1988; Ord. of 4-22-1996; Ord. of 8-10-1998; Ord. of 12-13-1999) ADOPTED: * Sec. 102-111. Purpose. In the option of city council, the abatement of city real estate taxes for certain qualifying industries and businesses defined herein best promotes the public welfare by providing incentives for them to expand or locate in the city, thereby creating new employment opportunities for the citizens of the city and ultimately strengthening the city's tax base. (Code 1981, § 19.5-31; Ord. of 12-11-2000) In the opinion of council of the City of Dover, the abatement of City Real Estate Taxes for certain qualifying homeowners in certain designated areas of the City, thus promotes the public welfare by providing incentives for these homeowners to purchase residences and locate in these areas in the City of Dover. ADOPTED: * Sec. 102-113. Qualifications. (a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Proposed Ordinance Amendments First Time Homebuyer Initiative Page 6 Control with respect to a corporation means ownership, directly or indirectly, of stock possessing 50 percent or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of the stock of such corporation entitled to vote and 50 percent or more of the shares of such corporation entitled to vote and 50 percent or more of the total number of shares of all other classes of such corporation's stock. Control with respect to a trust means ownership, directly or indirectly, of 50 percent or more of the beneficial interest in the principal or income of such trust. The ownership of stock in a corporation, of a capital of profits interest in a partnership or association, or of a beneficial interest in a trust shall be determined in accordance with the rules for constructive ownership of stock provided in section 267(c) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 USC 267(c)). Expanded facility means any qualified property that is modified with an improvement or addition (other than a replacement resulting from the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, installation, or erection of improvements or additions resulting from repairing, refurbishing, retooling, recycling, or other similar process or procedure that merely preserves or restores the value of an existing facility and not including any improvement or addition that, in the determination of the council, does not constitute an integral part of a qualified activity), if such improvements or additions are placed in service by the taxpayer after January 1, 2001. Abatement will only be to the extent of the taxpayer's qualified investment in such improvements or additions. New facility means any qualified facility (other than an expanded facility or a replacement facility) constructed by the taxpayer after January 1, 2001. For the purposes of this article, the term "constructed" means the issuance of a building permit for $1,000,000.00 or more with regards to subsection (b)(1) of this section, and the issuance of a building permit for $3,000,000.00 or more with regards to subsection (b)(2) of this section. Placed in service and original use have the meanings ascribed to such terms under section 167 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 USC 167) and regulations promulgated thereunder. Qualified activity means any activity constituting manufacturing (other than any repair, refurbishing, retooling, recycling or other similar process or procedure that merely preserves or restores the value of a product or that does not change the inherent nature of a product or material). Such term includes any activity engaging in business as a wholesaler; the CCBA and any subsequent legislation as enacted by the state; any home offices and operating units of insurance companies; and any combination of activities described herein. Qualified employee means any person employed within the city/county on a regular and full-time basis. Qualified facility means any qualified property located in the city that constitutes a new or an expanded facility, located within the industrial park manufacturing district, industrial park manufacturing 2 district, or manufacturing district, and that is used by a taxpayer in or in connection with a qualified activity.

Proposed Ordinance Amendments First Time Homebuyer Initiative Page 7 Qualified investment for any taxable year is based on the value of a qualified facility as of the last business day of such taxable year. Qualified property means any building and its structural components, and any other improvement to real property. Such term includes the land on which such building or other improvements are located, if ownership of said land and structural improvements is identical. If any property is owned or leased by the taxpayer in common with any other person or persons, such property may constitute "qualified property" only to the extent of the taxpayer's proportionate interest. Related person means a corporation, partnership, association, or trust controlled by the taxpayer; or an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or trust that is in control of the taxpayer; or a corporation, partnership, association, or trust controlled by an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or trust that is in control of the taxpayer. (b) Established. Industries/businesses may qualify for property tax abatement either by meeting the industry function qualifications detailed in the following subsection (b)(1) or the investment qualifications detailed in the following subsection (b)(2): (1) Qualifying industries/businesses by function. a. Manufacturers and financial institutions as defined by the FCDA, CCBAA, and subsequent legislation and home offices and operating units of insurance companies shall be qualifying industries, including, but not be limited to, distributors, transportation (air, rail, barge, truck), printing and publishing, and food processing. b. Investment and employees. The qualifying industry must invest at least $1,000,000.00 in a qualifying new or expanded facility in the city and hire at least 20 qualified employees (including owners/operators), 75 percent of whom shall be city/county residents not employed by the qualifying industry/activity at the time of its relocation/expansion within the city. The council may, at the time of application, reduce the 75 percent requirement to a lesser percentage, but not less than 50 percent. The qualifying industry agrees to supply information verifying compliance with this section in whatever legally acceptable manner the council shall so request. (2) Qualifying industry/businesses by investment. Industries/businesses that do not meet the qualifications as specified in subsection (b)(1) of this section can nevertheless qualify for property tax abatement by investing a minimum of $3,000,000.00 in a new or expanded facility in the city located within the industrial park manufacturing district, industrial park manufacturing 2 district, or the manufacturing district, and hire at least 15 qualified employees (including owners/operators), 75 percent of

Proposed Ordinance Amendments First Time Homebuyer Initiative Page 8 whom shall be city/county residents not employed by the qualifying industry/activity at the time of its relocation/expansion within the city. The council may, at the time of application, reduce the 75 percent requirement to a lesser percentage, but not to less than 50 percent. The qualifying industry agrees to supply information verifying compliance with this section in whatever legally acceptable manner the council shall so request. (c) Benefits. (1) The council may abate city real estate taxes on a ten-year sliding scale as follows, or upon any other scale or method deemed most advantageous by the council for the public welfare: TABLE INSET: Year of Operation Reduction of Taxes (Percent) 1 90 2 80 3 70 4 60 5 50 6 40 7 30 8 20 9 10 10 0 (2) Unless otherwise directed by the council, year one of the abatement period will commence with the first property tax billing following the completion of the qualifying new or expanded facility and the meeting of all requirements as detailed in subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section. Abatement for expanded facilities will be limited to expansion value only. (3) All quarterly property taxes for new construction, as defined in section 49A of the city Charter, will likewise be abated for qualifying new or expanded facilities.

Proposed Ordinance Amendments First Time Homebuyer Initiative Page 9 (4) The property tax abatement program will have no effect on both citywide revaluations of property values for taxation purposes and the institution of those new values. (Code 1981, § 19.5-33; Ord. of 12-11-2000) (d) Any persons purchasing residential real property in which they will reside within the area defined as Mary Street to Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue to West Street during the effective date of this section shall be given tax relief from the payment of real estate taxes in the following manner: first year of ownership, total tax abatement; second year of ownership, seventy-five percent (75%) tax abatement; third year of ownership, fifty percent (50%) tax abatement; fourth year of ownership, twenty-five percent (25%) tax abatement; fifth year of ownership, no tax abatement. Provided however that the homeowner is required to occupy the home as their principal place of residence during the entire time that the taxes are abated and if the property ceases to be their principal place of residence at any time during the four-year period of abatement, then they shall lose their right of abatement and shall be required to pay immediately, all taxes abated up to the time that the home ceases to be their principal residence. In order to obtain the tax abatement, the homeowner must make application by affidavit submitted to the City Clerk showing qualification for the abatement and each year thereafter, submit a similar affidavit showing their continued right to the abatement. If qualification for the abatement ceases within the four-year period of abatement the homeowner is required to notify the City Clerk of the lack of qualification for the abatement and within ninety (90) days from the date the qualification ceases, pay all taxes abated in the past. In order to be eligible for this program, application must be received by the City of Dover prior to August 1, 2010. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Attachments and Exhibits\Committee Attachments\2005\07-11-2005-4 LF&A - First Time Homebuyers Initiative.wpd

Dover Police Department Monthly Report To Mayor & City Council “To Protect and Serve” June 2005

July 19, 2005 The Honorable Stephen R. Speed, Mayor Members of Dover City Council City Hall Dover, DE 19901 Mayor Speed and Council Members: The following is the report on Police Department activities for the month of June 2005: COMPLAINTS 20,000 14,709 15,263 14,551 Total complaints received through June 16,000 14,189 13,086 30th, numbered 14,551. This is a decrease of 712 complaints over the same time 12,000 period for last year. 8,000 4,000 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 10 8 Cases Reported in CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS 8 June 6 6 Cases Cleared in June 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 Cases Cleared 0 from Previous 0 Months Burglary Robbery Rape

Report to Mayor and Council June 2005 Page 2 TRAFFIC ARRESTS 12,000 10,639 8,701 8,890 8,954 9,176 10,000 The department issued 9,176 traffic citations 8,000 through this reporting period. This is a 6,000 decrease of 1,463 citations over the number issued during the same period last year. 4,000 2,000 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 1,600 1,149 1,169 1,105 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 1,200 1,028 1,032 Through June 30th, police investigated 1,105 800 traffic accidents. This is an increase of 73 accidents investigated during the same period 400 last year. 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 16% 911 Calls 911 CENTER Administrative During the month of June, our 911 Center Calls handled a total of 12,665 calls averaging 423 84% calls per day. Dispatchers handled 2,081 calls on the 911 lines, an average of 70 calls per day. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & BASIC LIFE SUPPORT DIVISION: 22% Prime Care Medial Transport, Inc. responded to 387 emergency calls in June Transports resulting in 283 patient transports. The Additional Units average response time from dispatch by 17% 61% No Transport 911 to arrival on scene was 7 minutes and 22 seconds. Additional units responded to 79 of the 387 calls.

Report to Mayor and Council June 2005 Page 3 CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS 8,000 6,604 Through June 30th, we issued 4,888 city 5,794 ordinance summons a decrease of 172 6,000 4,905 5,060 4,888 4,128 4,556 summons over June of last year. *Note: 3,302 3,446 3,516 of those summonses issued in June, 34 4,000 were issued for handicapped parking 2,000 violations, 31 for fire lane parking violations, 50 for false alarms (32 for 3-5 0 alarms, 13 for 6-9 alarms, 4 for 10-15 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 alarms, and 1 for 16 or more alarms) and 39 for noise violations (35 for vehicle ISSUED PAID violations and 4 for residence violations). Listed below are the major crimes and activities that occurred during the month of June: • Dover Downs International Speedway held its annual spring races on June 3rd, 4th, and 5th. On June 4, 2005, Dover Officers investigated a fatal accident involving a pedestrian who was struck while attempting to cross US Route 13. The pedestrian was found to be extremely intoxicated and ran into the path of the oncoming vehicle. There were no other serious complaints or problems associated with the races. • On June 3, 2005, Dover Officers responded to an alarm activation at the Battery Warehouse on Martin Street. Upon arrival, the officers became involved in a foot pursuit with a subject who had entered the building in an attempt to burglarize the business. The subject was apprehended after a brief pursuit. • On June 10, 2005, a subject was arrested for Carjacking after he stole a vehicle from a person who had stopped to assist another motorist. The victim’s vehicle was observed by an officer and was stopped at which time the subject was taken into custody without incident. • On June 15, 2005, a Dover Officer contacted a subject in the parking lot of University Court Yard Apartments and discovered that he was in possession of 95.9 grams of marijuana. • On June 16, 2005, the Drugs, Vice, & Organized Crime Section executed a search warrant on N. New Street. As a result of the search, one subject was arrested and 65 grams of cocaine, a small amount of ecstasy, and various items of drug paraphernalia were seized. • On June 23, 2005, officers assigned to Operation Safe Streets contacted a subject on Alonzo Drive and found out that the subject was in possession of 23.7 grams of cocaine. As a result of the arrest, officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Alonzo Drive and seized 162.1 grams of marijuana along with drug paraphernalia. • On June 29, 2005, officers assigned to the Drug Unit along with Safe Street Officers, conducted an operation in the downtown area of Dover. The goal of this operation was to target illegal drug sales. As a result of the operation, 5 subjects were arrested on 22 various drug and criminal offenses. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Horvath Chief of Police

Monthly Report March - June 2005 City Assessor’s Office

City of Dover Assessor's Monthly Report Fiscal Year 2005 Property Tax Assessments and Collections Assessed Value Senior State Assessment Taxable Taxes Billing Adjusted Total Tax Taxes Month Before Exemptions Exemptions Exemptions Adjustments Value Levied Adjustments Billing Collections Outstanding July $ 2,576,105,400 $ (10,427,300) $ (830,863,000) $ 3,338,400 $ 1,738,153,500 $ 7,071,694 $ (42,563) $ 7,029,131 $ 4,710,686 $ 2,407,882 August 2,579,443,800 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) 2,497,300 $ 1,740,650,800 - (1,308) $ 7,027,823 1,897,605 508,969 September 2,581,941,100 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) 8,662,400 1,749,313,200 - (1,416) $ 7,026,407 160,454 347,099 October 2,590,603,500 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) 5,192,500 1,754,505,700 24,585 - $ 7,050,992 79,424 292,259 November 2,595,796,000 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) 1,041,500 1,755,547,200 - (1,013) $ 7,049,979 44,284 246,962 - December 2,596,837,500 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) 3,073,900 1,758,621,100 - (4,616) $ 7,045,363 24,877 217,469 January 2,599,911,400 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) 2,432,700 1,761,053,800 6,050 (1,107) $ 7,050,306 34,043 188,369 February 2,602,344,100 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) (472,800) 1,760,581,000 - 1,195 $ 7,051,501 20,414 169,150 March 2,601,871,300 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) 7,637,200 1,768,218,200 - 310 $ 7,051,811 11,911 157,549 April 2,609,508,500 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) - 1,768,218,200 7,648 (22) $ 7,059,437 19,540 145,635 May 2,609,508,500 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) (2,890,700) 1,765,327,500 - - $ 7,059,437 10,202 135,433 June 2,606,617,800 (10,427,300) (830,863,000) (979,800) 1,764,347,700 - (14) $ 7,059,423 6,175 129,244 Year to Date (excludes BID tax) $ 29,532,600 7,059,423 $ 7,019,615 Other Tax Related Cash Receipts Current Month YTD Penalties (recorded when received; not billed) $ 1,023 $ 41,061 Pay In Lieu Of Luther Towers $ 25,865 $ 25,865 State of Delaware $ - 92,229 St. Andrews Church $ - 650 $ 118,744 Farmland Rollback Lafferty Lane $ - $ 10,481 South Little Creek Road $ - 30,829 White Oak Road $ - 66,094 $ 107,404 Total Property Tax Receipts $ 7,326,632 Transfer Taxes $ 265,741 $ 2,379,548

SUMMARY SHEET MONTH TOTAL MONTH TOTAL MONTH TOTAL # # APPRAISED APPRAISED SALE SALE MONTH TOTAL MAILING TYPE SALES SALES VALUE VALUE PRICE PRICE RATIO RATIO PERMITS LISTS Jul-04 RES 40 $4,583,300.00 $5,760,925.00 80% COMM 3 $7,691,900.00 $8,606,000.00 89% LAND 1 $19,300.00 $20,000.00 97% Jul-04 TOTAL 44 $12,294,500.00 $14,386,925.00 85% 184 7 Aug-04 RES 33 $3,681,800.00 $4,441,680.00 83% COMM 0 $0.00 $0.00 0% LAND 3 $160,300.00 $169,000.00 95% Aug-04 TOTAL 36 $3,842,100.00 $4,610,680.00 83% 174 6 Sep-04 RES 50 $5,825,000.00 $7,275,288.00 80% COMM 0 $0.00 $0.00 0% LAND 0 $0.00 $0.00 0% Sep-04 TOTAL 50 $5,825,000.00 $7,275,288.00 80% 190 6 Oct-04 RES 32 $3,104,400.00 $3,878,660.00 80% COMM 1 $306,700.00 $310,000.00 99% LAND 2 $229,200.00 $230,000.00 100% Oct-04 TOTAL 35 $3,640,300.00 $4,418,660.00 82% 212 13 Nov-04 RES 34 $3,560,800.00 $4,439,476.00 80% COMM 1 $2,077,100.00 $2,617,200.00 79% LAND 1 $351,700.00 $500,000.00 70% Nov-04 TOTAL 36 $5,989,600.00 $7,556,676.00 79% 211 7 Dec-04 RES 13 $1,205,400.00 $1,323,600.00 91% COMM 1 $367,700.00 $420,000.00 88% LAND 0 $0.00 $500,000.00 0% Dec-04 TOTAL 14 $1,573,100.00 $2,243,600.00 70% 208 3

Jan-05 RES 35 $3,478,500.00 $4,121,730.00 84% COMM 0 $0.00 $0.00 0% LAND 0 $0.00 $0.00 0% Jan-05 TOTAL 35 $3,478,500.00 $4,121,730.00 84% 161 3 Feb-05 RES 14 $1,297,300.00 $1,566,860.00 83% COMM 0 $0.00 $0.00 0% LAND 0 $0.00 $0.00 0% Feb-05 TOTAL 14 $1,297,300.00 $1,566,860.00 83% 144 9 Mar-05 RES 67 $6,922,600.00 $8,707,205.00 80% thru COMM 0 $0.00 $0.00 0% Jun-05 LAND 4 $127,000.00 $124,000.00 102% TOTAL 71 $7,049,600.00 $8,831,205.00 80% 713 29 F-Y-D 335 $44,990,000.00 $55,011,624.00 82% 2197 83

CITY OF DOVER PROPERTY TRANSFERS -EXISTING FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH - JUNE2005 LAND SALES TRANSFER TYPE BUYER/SELLER PROPERTY LOCATION APPRAISAL SALE PRICE RATIO TAX # SALES S MARY B.F. JONES LOT 15 & 16 - AIKEN ST. $46,500.00 $48,000.00 97% $720.00 LAND B FRANKY FRANCOIS 1 S JOHN S. SAVAGE LOT 17 - AIKEN ST. $30,000.00 $25,000.00 120% $375.00 LAND B FRANKY FRANCOIS 1 S VIVIAN FERGUSON EST. LOT 14 - AIKEN ST. $31,700.00 $25,000.00 127% $375.00 LAND B FRANKY FRANCOIS 1 S MARIA MCCAUSLAND LOT 41 - COLLEGE SETTLEMENT $18,800.00 $26,000.00 72% $390.00 LAND B ADOLPHUS & KATHYRN WILSON 1 TOTAL $127,000.00 $124,000.00 102% 4

CITY OF DOVER PROPERTY TRANSFERS -EXISTING FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH - JUNE 2005 RESIDENTIAL SALES TRANSFER TYPE BUYER/SELLER PROPERTY LOCATION APPRAISAL SALE PRICE RATIO TAX # SALES S REGINA G. COLLINS 110 LINDEN CT. $92,000.00 $125,400.00 73% $1,881.00 RESIDENTIAL B MARK A. & JANELLE W. GONZALEZ 1 S GLENAVERA RAVENEL 57 VILLAGE DR. $67,200.00 $90,000.00 75% $1,350.00 RESIDENTIAL B CHRISTA A. STOLTZFUS 1 S HELEN E. JOYCE 56 PAR HAVEN DR. G-12 $48,700.00 $49,000.00 99% $735.00 RESIDENTIAL B CHIOS INVESTMENTS LLC 1 S WILLIAM J. & KATHERINE G. POTTER 24 PINE ST. $105,800.00 $149,900.00 71% $2,248.50 RESIDENTIAL B LYNNE DULIN 1 S SONIA D. CONNORS 7 PRIMROSE DR. $71,200.00 $60,000.00 119% $900.00 RESIDENTIAL B STEVEN S. PITNER 1 S LINDSAY C. & SHARON L. OWENS 14 STARBOARD CT. $76,200.00 $95,000.00 80% $1,425.00 RESIDENTIAL B ANDREW T. BRYAN 1 S R.P. PROPERTIES 212 CHARRING CROSS DR. $88,200.00 $100,000.00 88% $1,500.00 RESIDENTIAL B JOHN R. MECCICO 1 S R.P. PROPERTIES 118 THAMES DR. $83,500.00 $105,000.00 80% $1,575.00 RESIDENTIAL B JOHN R. MECCICO & SHERYL A. HORN 1 S DANIEL M. SLATTERY 305 NORTHDOWN DR. $105,700.00 $148,000.00 71% $1,110.00 RESIDENTIAL B LEONARD KNIGHT JR. FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S JOEL MCCORMICK 162 OLD FORGE DR. $91,000.00 $92,500.00 98% $1,387.50 RESIDENTIAL B CLAUDIA JOHNSON 1

S KC SHERIFF 206 GREEN BLADE DR. $80,500.00 $92,500.00 87% $1,387.50 RESIDENTIAL B GHULAM FAQIRI SHERIFF SALE 1 S JERRY W. PAPPAS 225 NORTHDOWN DR. $95,300.00 $125,000.00 76% $1,875.00 RESIDENTIAL B BRYAN L. PINDER 1 S FRANK J. & MADELINE MARZULLO 33 S. GOVERNOR'S AVE. $70,300.00 $96,300.00 73% $1,444.50 RESIDENTIAL B MYERS PROPERTIES LLC 1 S VICKIE D. TULLEY 32 GRISTMILL DR. $109,300.00 $141,000.00 78% $2,115.00 RESIDENTIAL B JAMES T. & JANE P. STEWART 1 S TRI-DECK PROPERTIES LLC. 210 SHADYBROOK DR. $102,300.00 $135,000.00 76% $2,025.00 RESIDENTIAL B HARRY W. DOWNES JR. 1 S J.O.K. DISTRIBUTING CO. 450 KINGS HWY. $247,500.00 $295,000.00 84% $4,425.00 RESIDENTIAL B DLFIVE LLC 1 S KE SHERIFF 206 MERION RD. $128,300.00 $165,000.00 78% $2,475.00 RESIDENTIAL B DEBBIE SPRIULL & JOSEPH GIRGIS SHERIFF SALE 1 S MARGARET E. COOK 1001 WHITE OAK RD. $27,700.00 $35,000.00 79% $525.00 RESIDENTIAL B MARIA SAMMANDER UNIT 12A BLDG 2 1 S ROBERT & MARY ANN NANTZ 103 MEETING HOUSE LN $152,500.00 $210,000.00 73% $1,575.00 RESIDENTIAL B MICHAEL & SABRINA BUTKERA FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S BRENT PARENTEAU & DELLA DURHAM 248 N. CAROLINE PL. $142,700.00 $194,000.00 74% $1,455.00 RESIDENTIAL B TOMMYE L. DAVIS JR. FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S DARRLY M. & CAROL C. SCOTT 207 GRINDING WHEEL DR $97,300.00 $135,000.00 72% $2,025.00 RESIDENTIAL B MATTHEW & LINDA AHERN 1 S SAMUEL & EDITH ELZIE 303 MOCKINGBIRD AVE. $101,700.00 $145,000.00 70% $2,175.00 RESIDENTIAL B BRIDESTONE & NYONOHPYNE HARRIS 1

S RICHARD & DONNA WELSH 206 SHADYBROOK DR. $103,300.00 $141,000.00 73% $1,057.50 RESIDENTIAL B TRAVIS L. AYERS & CRYSTAL WOODARD FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S BANKERS TRUST CO OF CA 640 INDEPENDENCE BLVD. $135,800.00 $160,000.00 85% $2,400.00 RESIDENTIAL B D. DUANE VELASQUEZ & DANIEL VELASQUEZ 1 S PHILLIP SHERNOFSKY 49 ACACIA PL. $103,700.00 $136,500.00 76% $2,047.50 RESIDENTIAL B VICTOR J. ROSICA JR. 1 S JOHN D. BARTEL 10 GRISTMILL DR. $97,200.00 $134,000.00 73% $2,010.00 RESIDENTIAL B ROBERTS & YVONNE L.M. MCKELDIN 1 S WILLIAM D. GOSA 131 MADISON CT. $94,800.00 $104,500.00 91% $1,567.50 RESIDENTIAL B COSMO F. LOFFREDA 1 S BONNIE G. MALONEY & OTHERS 344 NIMITZ RD. $93,800.00 $82,000.00 114% $1,230.00 RESIDENTIAL B WAYNE & KATHLEEN LYNCH 1 S WILLIAM CHASANOV & ANDRE BEAUREGARD 1001 WHITE OAK RD. $27,800.00 $35,000.00 79% $525.00 RESIDENTIAL B OSMAN & AYESHA SAMMANDER UNIT 13A BLDG 6 1 S GARY RUDOLPH 117 OVERLOOK PL. $156,800.00 $209,000.00 75% $1,567.50 RESIDENTIAL B STEPHANIE R. DALE FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S TRI-DECK PROPERTIES LLC. 200 MAHOGANY PL. $96,800.00 $132,000.00 73% $990.00 RESIDENTIAL B LAWRENCE J. ROLL FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S ABBA FIRST LLC 140 N. QUEEN ST. $49,200.00 $59,000.00 83% $885.00 RESIDENTIAL B STONE'S THROW LLC 1 S TIMOTHY & GALE FREED 103 BETH PL. $73,000.00 $69,900.00 104% $1,048.50 RESIDENTIAL B JOSE & EILEEN PEREZ 1 S JOEL & CARLA BENOIT 22 MARSH CREEK LN. $100,800.00 $127,500.00 79% $1,912.50 RESIDENTIAL B BARBARA BROWN 1

S AARON M. PIERCE 134 STONEY DR. $107,500.00 $139,500.00 77% $1,046.25 RESIDENTIAL B TELEAH R. ADKINS FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S ROYBROOK PROPERTIES LLC 121 SPRUANCE RD. $56,200.00 $80,000.00 70% $1,200.00 RESIDENTIAL B ROBERT G. NELSON 1 S ERIN LANGFORD 223 SHADYBROOK DR. $102,700.00 $139,000.00 74% $1,042.50 RESIDENTIAL B KIRA HARGAN FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S MAYNARD & MATHILDA STASKY 126 N. HALSEY RD. $90,700.00 $120,000.00 76% $900.00 RESIDENTIAL B ROBERT D. BALLING FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S MUNG CHAN LE 72 FOREST CREEK DR. $82,000.00 $88,000.00 93% $1,320.00 RESIDENTIAL B MARSHA & JOHN E. IV WILSON 1 S KENNETH & HILDAURA WARREN 137 SPRUANCE RD. $48,700.00 $68,000.00 72% $1,020.00 RESIDENTIAL B TIMOTHY & GINA PARET 1 S JACK TEBO 46 ELM TER. $92,200.00 $125,000.00 74% $1,875.00 RESIDENTIAL B D & S INVESTMENT CO. 1 S STEVEN & ANN NORMAN 1511 FAWN ST. $110,700.00 $138,100.00 80% $1,035.75 RESIDENTIAL B SHAWN & PAMELA BARDELL FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S ALLEN L. KAPP EST. 302 MIMOSA AVE. $111,200.00 $154,900.00 72% $1,161.75 RESIDENTIAL B KYLE A. JOHNSON FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S LISA B. ROY 10 WATERFALL DR. $111,300.00 $137,000.00 81% $1,027.50 RESIDENTIAL B JOSHUA & DEVON SHARP FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S POSSIBILTY PROPERTIES LLC 71 VILLAGE DR. $75,500.00 $72,500.00 104% $1,087.50 RESIDENTIAL B LLOYD V. KILLEN 1 S RAMIRO & DONNA HERRERA 59 STONEY DR. $102,200.00 $145,000.00 70% $2,175.00 RESIDENTIAL B MARILDA PRICE 1

S J. SCOTT & TINA MARIE LYKENS 326 MAYBERRY LN. $130,700.00 $169,000.00 77% $2,535.00 RESIDENTIAL B RICHARD & MIRIAM REES 1 S MARY SKELTON 858 WOODCREST TRN $100,700.00 $130,000.00 77% $1,950.00 RESIDENTIAL B EVERETT KRUHM & PATRICIA HOLLAND 1 S MARGARET M. CLOUSE 1120 YEARSLEY DR. $134,000.00 $120,000.00 112% $1,800.00 RESIDENTIAL B MICHAEL J. WILKINSON 1 S TREY D. SMALL 675 INDEPENDENCE BLVD. $138,300.00 $174,000.00 79% $2,610.00 RESIDENTIAL B STEPHEN CAPORICCIO & TRUDY WATSON 1 S THOMAS L. SHORTS 812 TOWNSEND BLVD. $104,500.00 $115,905.00 90% $1,738.58 RESIDENTIAL B DELMARVA REATY ASSOC. INC. 1 S AGNES R. BARTSCH 30 RODNEY RD. $97,800.00 $138,000.00 71% $2,070.00 RESIDENTIAL B KATHLEEN C. O'DONNELL 1 S KC SHERIFF 28 N. KIRKWOOD ST. $27,300.00 $20,000.00 137% $300.00 RESIDENTIAL B JOE W. BURDEN 1 S JAMES A. DOLAN 57 STONEY DR. $107,200.00 $110,000.00 97% $1,650.00 RESIDENTIAL B MARILDA PRICE & DOREEN LUCAS 1 S JENNIFER M. HOYT 211 SHADYBROOK DR. $102,300.00 $144,900.00 71% $1,086.75 RESIDENTIAL B JEREMY M. KALMBACHER FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S DOVER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INC. 222 W. DIVISION ST. $65,300.00 $62,500.00 104% $937.50 RESIDENTIAL B ROURKE B. JONES 1 S DANIEL & GEORGIA FURLONG 256 MEADOW DR. $200,800.00 $260,000.00 77% $3,900.00 RESIDENTIAL B THOMAS GAVAGHAN 1 S GREGORY J. BROWN 30 ACACIA PL. $103,300.00 $142,000.00 73% $2,130.00 RESIDENTIAL B ALEXANDER & PATRICIA BOHINSKI 1

S BRENDA M. HAMPTON 124 HAMPTON DR. $80,700.00 $107,000.00 75% $1,605.00 RESIDENTIAL B CHIA YEE 1 S JENNIFER KRASNISKY 631 VENUE DR. $161,700.00 $225,000.00 72% $3,375.00 RESIDENTIAL B CHESNUT GROVE FARM LP 1 S SHARON HASTINGS 207 GRINDING WHEEL DR. $152,700.00 $212,000.00 72% $3,180.00 RESIDENTIAL B DARRYL & CAROL SCOTT 1 S BRUCE W. POLLAK 213 N. NEW ST. $108,200.00 $130,000.00 83% $1,950.00 RESIDENTIAL B NASIR & LEILA BAQI 1 S JOHN A. III & KATHLEEN M. HUMPHRIES 242 N. CAROLINE PL. $176,000.00 $222,000.00 79% $3,330.00 RESIDENTIAL B THELONIOUS & LEOLA ROBERTS 1 S SUSAN R. BROWN 17 LIBERTY DR. $147,200.00 $187,900.00 78% $1,409.25 RESIDENTIAL B JAIWANT MULIK & KARUNA REKHRAJ FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S NATHANIEL D. WORRELL 116 TEAK CT. $101,700.00 $141,000.00 72% $1,057.50 RESIDENTIAL B CAMELA N. WILLIAMS FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S HAROLD A. HAYDEN 6 FAIRWAY CT. $159,200.00 $182,000.00 87% $2,730.00 RESIDENTIAL B KELLY DEVINE 1 S WILLIAM S. HAMILTON 92 VONDAWAY DR. $114,200.00 $133,000.00 86% $1,995.00 RESIDENTIAL B CRAIG L. TENARO 1 TOTAL $6,922,600.00 $8,707,205.00 80% 67

CITY OF DOVER PROPERTY TRANSFERS -EXISTING FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH - JUNE 2005 COMMERCIAL SALES TRANSFER TYPE BUYER/SELLER PROPERTY LOCATION APPRAISAL SALE PRICE RATIO TAX # SALES NO COMMERCIAL SALES

CITY CLERK/ALDERMAN REPORT FINES - JUNE 2005 COURT OF CITY J.P. COMMON MONTH ALDERMAN COURT #7 PLEAS June 2005 $29,060.00 $19,547.35 $10,381.10 May 2005 15,675.00 20,162.22 9,425.86 April 2005 14,455.00 19,332.65 12,965.32 March 2005 28,200.00 22,284.30 11,384.92 February 2005 16,185.00 19,869.47 14,650.56 January 2005 17,840.00 20,181.57 10,585.96 December 2004 21,710.00 20,921.41 8,388.97 November 2004 17,339.00 22,537.76 10,384.64 October 2004 23,949.10 22,866.23 11,836.94 September 2004 24,680.00 24,093.75 10,857.13 August 2004 23,555.00 29,733.49 8,362.40 July 2004 20,010.00 24,907.85 10,256.28 June 2004 16,290.00 24,313.04 9,826.39 Accumulated Fines to Date $121,415.00 $121,377.56 $69,393.72 Same Period - 2004 84,010.00 121,565.89 60,161.02 Difference $37,405.00 ($188.33) $9,232.70 Deferred Payments June 2004 n/a $ 571,666.57 n/a June 2003 n/a $594,839.31 n/a Alderman '05 Alderman '04 JP Court '05 JP Court '04 CCP '05 CCP ' 04 0.00 20,000.00 40,000.00 60,000.00 80,000.00 100,000.00 120,000.00 140,000.00 JCG/tm SUBMITTED BY: CITY CLERK/ALDERMAN *Please note that the April and May totals have changed to reflect late payments of $4.00 and $139.56, respectively, from Family Court.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT June 2005 “ROAD TO RESULTS”

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS Administrative Services Participated in interviews for Customer Service Supervisor position. Rhonda McMaster was selected to fill the position at Weyandt Hall. Worked with representatives of Virchow Krause on the connectivity needs study meetings and interviews. Attended the semi-annual Technology Advisory Committee meeting. Received the APPA’s Customer Service Benchmarking Survey and began completion of the survey with Kathy Divver. Coordinated and participated in the phone needs study kick-off meeting. Received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Electric Summer weather caused more than 10 outages. Extra effort made by crews to keep lights on downtown. Human Resources Supervisory Training focused on teamwork. Assisted with interviews for eight open positions. Coordinated and attended the annual family picnic. Attended ADA and FMLA Compliance seminars and a Healthcare Forum. Participated in the African American Festival. Coordinated the Pay for Performance evaluation system for July 1 increases. Attended an unemployment hearing and successfully challenged unemployment granted to a terminated employee saving the City approximately $8,000. Information Technology Training was scheduled and conducted on I/T Help Desk Software Suite, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office modules. I/T staff also attended annual HTE conference. The E-government Strategic Plan was revised and will be presented to the Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee in July. Received 25 employment applications in response to the Web Programmer job posting. Interviews will be conducted in July. Version 3.0 of HTE was implemented without major incident. Thanks go to all departments that participated in the testing. Coordinated the semi-annual Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting to recap progress for the fiscal year. Official City boundaries were established, and a building footprint layer was built for development of the Graphical Information System (GIS). Negotiations with Internet Service Provider (ISP) were completed for a new two-year contract. Parks, Recreation & Library 739 patrons attended 23 children's programs at the library. The Delaware Magic Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament was hosted at Schutte Park with 28 teams from around Delaware participating. A new Hispanic soccer league was formed this summer. It has rented our soccer fields for an 18 team adult league. Most of the teams are from Delaware or the Eastern Shore. Public Works Received 98 brown water complaints. Director of Public Works attend MGT-312 Senior Officials Workshop for WMD in Wilmington. Director of Public Works also attended Islamic Terrorism Seminar at the Delaware State Police Academy. Completed final negotiations for the DAFB Wastewater Privatization Proposal. 1

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Work Orders Processed Extensions of Credit 2,250 552 1,991 600 2,000 1,891 1,824 500 467 477 481 463 498 500 479 465 1,700 405 1,677 395 384 1,649 1,563 1,551 1,557 1,750 400 1,451 1,491 285 1,346 1,316 300 1,500 200 1,250 100 1,000 Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 EPORT OF OPERATIONS Jun 2005 Jun 2004 Difference Year-to-Date Year-to-Date Final Bills 632 723 (91) 7,019 6,631 Estimated Bills 180 189 (9) 2,444 5,074 Cuts for Non-Payment 569 520 49 6,168 5,706 Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended $53,216.00 $57,588.67 ($4,372.67) $943,867.38 $850,697.67 Balance Transfers $3,873.28 $2,609.30 $1,263.98 $50,565.74 $69,254.76 Utility Collections $62,715.25 $48,274.54 $14,440.71 $515,397.05 $395,297.30 Special Assessments $0.00 $159.89 ($159.89) $4,054.57 $6,974.57 Miscellaneous Billings $24,398.96 $47,483.43 ($23,084.47) $472,192.84 $514,505.54 Returns – Checks $12,690.48 $7,460.12 $5,230.36 $151,072.83 $201,254.82 Return Check Charges $875.00 $950.00 ($75.00) $13,257.37 $13,515.00 Penalties Posted $8,996.32 $7,984.13 $1,012.19 $118,465.63 $110,562.98 Cuts for Non-Payment – Amount $88,088.47 $82,423.35 $5,665.12 $1,097,450.44 $1,000,569.75 Reconnects - Service Charges $13,450.00 $11,650.00 $1,800.00 $149,650.00 $138,000.00 Court Cases $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Tamperings 0 1 (1) 11 14 Write-Off / Electric Bills The electric write-off is for outstanding electric bills with dates ranging mainly from April 2003 - June 2003. The proposed write-off of $16,260.53 includes $5,217.55 from accounts that filed for bankruptcy. The $16,260.53 is the fourth write-off for FY05 and is .12 percent of the revenue ($13,677,042) for the write-off period. In other words, the City collected 99.88 percent of all bills for the write-off period. For every $100 of revenue the City billed in the write-off period, $.12 was not collected. According to the APPA, the industry standard for collections among publicly held utilities of similar size is 99.74% of total electric revenue. The accounts are currently assigned to our collection agency and will remain there even when they have been written off. A complete list of accounts is available upon request. SOP / CIP Updates Goal #1 - Install a Remittance Processing System – The system has been installed, and training has been completed. Goal #2 - Allow new customers to sign up for utility service on the City’s Web site - We anticipated this becoming possible by June 30, 2005. Project delayed due to personnel changes in I/T. Goal #3 – Design a voluntary check-off program for Council review that will allow citizens to direct one dollar toward charitable organizations – This project has been reviewed by Council, and an implementation plan must be submitted to Council. This program is scheduled for implementation in March 2006. Goal #4 – Incorporate performance measurements into the budget in a meaningful way, and move the City towards performance budgeting. The 2004-2005 budget documents were completed using the Performance Budgeting format. The GFOA has rated the budget as "Proficient" in this area. 2

CENTRAL SERVICES Fleet Operations & Mainteance Costs - SOP Goal#1 Item s on Hand With No Usage Over 36 Months 70,000 200 SOP Goal #2 60,000 $800,000 50,000 $700,000 150 $600,000 40,000 $500,000 30,000 $400,000 100 20,000 $300,000 10,000 $200,000 0 50 $100,000 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 To tal Do llars To tal Wo rk Orders Electric Water General Work Orders 142 Electric $631,878.01 Fleet Maintenance $ 7,434.00 (Excludes Melvin’s Sunoco) Water $ 29,621.94 Fuel $33,692.94 General $ 43,668.50 Stock Purchase by Fund Warehouse Stock $300,000.00 $ 2,500,000.00 2,780 2,760 Total Dollars $250,000.00 $ 2,400,000.00 2,740 $200,000.00 2,720 $ 2,300,000.00 2,700 $150,000.00 2,680 $ 2,200,000.00 2,660 $100,000.00 2,640 $50,000.00 $ 2,100,000.00 2,620 2,600 $0.00 $ 2,000,000.00 2,580 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Electric Water General To tal Do llar Value To tal Line Items Electric $49,504.22 Water $2,009.27 General $14,540.83 Total Dollar Value $2,325,562.82 Total Line Items 2,639 SOP / CIP Updates Goals #1 & #2 – See first two graphs above. Goal #4 - Below are CIP projects; percentages of completion are in parentheses. Replace Mail Inserter/Feeder – The missing components were received and installed by Pitney Bowes on August 17, 2004. (100%) Renovation of Pear Street Warehouse – Ongoing – three-year project. (45%) Replace Storage Racks in Warehouse – Storage racks were received and installed. (100%) Replace Postage Machine – Installation of unit is complete and in operation. (100%) Golf Cart/Warehouse Tug – Item is not scheduled for bid until FY 08. (0%) Handicap Accessibility to City Council Chambers – Study in progress. (35%) City Hall Reheat/Air Conditioner Unit Replacement. (100%) City Hall, Council Chambers, and Foyer Carpet – Carpet bid was awarded to Knight’s Carpet. Installation completed on January 13, 2005. (100%) Pole Barn for William Street Yard – Relocation of materials from the yard to the Pear Street Warehouse has been completed. (100%) Council approved purchase of materials for construction of pole barn on November 22, 2004. Materials received from Delmarva Pole Building Supply, Inc. on December 15, 2004. Construction continues as weather permits. (70%) Used Oil Storage Addition. (100%) 3

ELECTRIC System Peak Total System Load 157.5 159.8 200 141.9 100,000 77,999 76,880 154 150 114.3 69,547 69,275 72,829 119 106.7 101.8 64,279 150 61,535 61,130 107 112 59,155 106 80,000 102 MW 56,392 57,350 55,149 56,686 MWH 100 60,000 50 40,000 0 Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun 20,000 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 20 Outages 9000 No. of Customers Gained/Lost 18 8000 16 7000 57 14 6000 60 53 12 48 5000 50 45 10 4000 37 8 40 33 31 6 3000 2000 30 23 24 4 19 19 21 2 1000 18 20 0 0 Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 10 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 0 Jun Jul A ug Sept Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay June Outages Custo mers 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Outages 18 Customers 2,679 ELECTRIC OUTAGE REPORT – SOP Goal #1 OUTAGE TIME TIME # OF URD # DATE OUT IN CIRCUIT LOCATION DEVICE CUST. CAUSE ACTION OVH 05-0034 06-02 07:40 08:21 12902 Kentwoods Fuse 279 Q Replaced Fuse OVH 05-0035 06-05 15:50 17:12 12303 Bay Road Breaker 284 M Isolated Cable URD 05-0036 06-09 18:10 21:57 12402 Route 113 Fuse 1 E Customer Owned/Re- OVH placed Fuse 05-0037 06-22 19:58 21:32 12804 Persimmon Tree Lane Fuse 14 H Replaced Fuse OVH 05-0038 06-22 20:08 20:50 1224 848 Woodcrest Drive Fuse 24 Q Replaced Fuse OVH 05-0039 06-22 20:20 22:40 12403 Huntley Circle Fuse 25 H Repaired Cable OVH 05-0040 06-22 20:28 22:26 12401 Candlewick Drive Fuse 68 H Repair wire/refuse OVH 05-0041 06-22 21:00 00:31 12502 6116 Bayside Drive Fuse 1 H Replace Transformer OVH 05-0042 06-23 07:35 08:20 1263 236 DuPont Highway Fuse 1 C Clear poison/refuse OVH 05-0043 06-23 07:58 08:29 12501 Port Mahon Fuse 1 H Replace Fuse OVH 05-0044 06-23 08:05 08:37 12602 Postels Corner Road Fuse 3 H Replace Fuse OVH 05-0045 06-23 08:30 08:50 12502 Donas Landing Meter 1 H Replaced Meter OVH 05-0046 06-23 08:50 09:40 12502 Silver Leaf Lane Capacitor 0 H Replaced Capacitor OVH 05-0047 06-26 14:40 16:34 12303 Kent County Admin. Breaker 284 M Isolated Cable URD 05-0048 06-26 20:11 22:18 12903 12 Chatham Circle Cable 24 M Isolated Cable URD 05-0049 06-27 09:04 10:02 1292,93, Mayfair Substation Main Breaker 1665 E Installed Jumper OVH 91 05-0050 06-28 05:37 06:53 1224 North Bradford Street Fuse 3 H Replaced Fuse OVH 05-0051 06-28 19:11 20:39 12502 Sipple Road Fuse 1 H Replaced Fuse OVH CAUSE A – Equipment Failure F – Overload K – Substation Equip. Q – Unknown B – Lighting G – Overload (Trans) L – Switching Error X – Transformer C – Tree Condition H– Weather Factor M – Bad URD D – Auto Accident I – Primary Tap N – Contractor/Line Crew E – Animal J – Dig In P – Homeowner 4

Transmission and Distribution Completed Projects Active Projects / % Completed Projects in Design / % Completed Bradford Street Meter Wild Meadows – Phase II – 98% 69KV to Mayfair Substation – 95% Relocation Four Seasons - 80% Mayfair Bus Work – 80% 100 Enterprise Slaughter Street – Duncan – 90% Dover Air Force Base Line Relocation – Business Park Grandview Mobile Home Park – 80% 50% Malmberg II Fiber Line - North Street - West to VanSant – 50% 4KV to 12KV Conversion – 90% 69KV Line to VanSant Delaware State University – 99 % Sherwood Lighting – 100% Edgewater Farm Lane Cannon Mill – 0% Mayfair Lighting - 100% Kohl’s Department Hidden Creek (formerly Creekside) – 60% Crossgates Lighting – 100% Store Crawford Carroll Avenue – 0% Kent Acres Rehab. – 0% Division Street to Playtex – Fiber Line – 10% Kent Community Center – 50% 69KV Line to VanSant – 50% Governors Avenue Rehab. – State Wolf Creek – 0% Contract – 100% Elks Lodge – 98% Riverwalk Hotel – 0% Enterprise Business Park Lot #4 – 99% Creekstone Center – 70% Emerald Pointe - 2% WAWA Route 8 – 90% Delaware State News – 50% Rodney Village Lighting – 100% Robbins Hose Company #1 – 70% Fairfield Farm Addition – 99% Stoneridge – 30% Loockerman Street Circle – State Dover Post Office – 90% Contract – 10% George & Lynch - 95% Lexington Farms – 100% Chick-Fil-A – 0% Fiber Map – 0% 69KV Line Relocated to Garrison Tract (Changed to Whiteoak Road) - 0% SR1/SR9 Rebuild – 100% New Burton Road Office Building – 10% Cartanza Chicken – 20% Cardiology 2 – 100% Independence Square – 0% Cell Towers – 100% Client Logic – 0% First Tenth – 100% % Underground Work % Completed Overhead Work Completed Install new three phase electric on State 98% Pole replacements for poles tagged 84% College Road through the Pole Testing Program Extend primary electric - Wild Meadows 92% 69KV Line VanSant to Mayfair 99% Upgrade electric system - Grand View 95% Overhead maintenance Ongoing Mobile Home Park Maintenance of City lighting Ongoing Post Office Upgrade – 4KV to 12KV 40% Install new overhead neutral 100% Hidden Creek Ongoing Division Street 2,650 feet Stoney Creek Ongoing Westover t Ongoing Wild Meadows Ongoing Four Seasons Ongoing Division Street Substation Underground 100% Circuits New 3 phase primary’s Kohl’s Department 100% Store New 3 phase primary’s Elks Lodge 75% Install street lights – St.. Jones Commons 90% Install new circuit - Division Street 70% Substation750 MCM 5

FY 04 Meter Stats Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Meter Installations w/electronic registers 248 289 250 251 200 181 176 290 179 229 340 247 260 RX/A1R CT (Current 10 3 0 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 Transformer) Radio read 241 228 250 251 195 179 138 287 176 229 340 247 255 Meters Tested Single phase 480 477 525 371 355 358 248 580 426 361 625 382 312 Three phase 7 23 25 3 17 33 10 46 0 5 41 4 32 Customer requests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Meters Junked 227 243 201 170 167 134 116 308 184 168 226 177 183 Meters Removed 16 11 13 22 20 12 15 3 22 15 22 24 24 Meter Changes 200 221 199 226 160 146 138 261 136 185 261 175 198 New Services 31 54 34 28 30 31 24 17 30 33 53 51 46 Services Retired 6 0 5 0 2 4 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 System Operations Center Switching schedules 17 4 2 8 8 8 4 3 8 3 3 2 12 Work orders 422 855 1041 870 508 648 792 726 621 861 972 844 1020 Miss Utility tickets called 1572 1617 2032 1134 1458 1132 1344 1449 1530 1545 2082 1756 2007 Back Tickets located 550 515 553 563 475 558 341 484 457 536 1950 1929 2049 Substation Relay Substation Status Danner Transformer leak/Temp repair, needs replacement $300,000 Division Street Control wires need to be run All Substations Finding numerous problems do to overloads SOP / CIP Updates Goal #1 – Identify and correct causes of electrical outages has been completed. Goal #2 – 20-year plan for maintenance, operation and expansion of electric system presented to Council during the first half of FY 03/04 – Draft submitted to City Manager. Goal #3 – A system has been put in place to record the causes of on-the-job injuries. Goal #4 – Complete CIP projects on time and within budget are ongoing. Goal #5 – Training procedures to have all System Operators fully trained to handle all phases of the System Operations Center have been designed and implemented. CIP Project % Work Completed ™ 230KV Tie with Conectiv 99% ™ Division Street Substation Rebuild 100% ™ Mayfair 69/12KV Transformer and Breaker 30% SCADA Remote Control Units 10% Whiteoak 69KV Rebuild 2% 4KV To 12KV Upgrade 25% Distribution Upgrades 95% 69KV Line – VanSant to Mayfair 100% Relay Test Set 100% Pole Inventory System 100% Outage Reporting System 100% 6

HUMAN RESOURCES Custom er Service Contacts Payroll Hours 700 8000 600 7000 500 6000 400 5000 300 4000 200 3000 100 2000 0 1000 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun 0 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Applicat ions Processed 438 73 37 115 11 10 51 98 8 110 72 149 103 73 111 62 53 47 84 56 62 78 83 93 101 54 Overt ime 1302 1462 706 1532 1408 1525 1587 1665 2048 2724 960 938 1241 Employees Assist ed Sick 2702 3240 1415 2602 2457 2005 2258 2104 3800 4767 2352 1888 2244 Cit izens Assisted 114 127 89 76 58 72 68 83 75 91 68 84 167 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Category 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Total Caucasian 326 329 326 328 327 326 326 323 323 323 323 324 324 N/A Minorities 59 60 60 63 64 64 64 64 64 65 64 64 63 N/A Hired 3 4 2 7 1 1 0 1 1 5 1 1 1 28 Terminated / Resigned / 2 0 3 4 2 2 1 4 1 4 2 0 2 27 Retired Promoted 3 2 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 16 Jobs Posted 3 3 5 2 1 5 1 5 5 6 9 1 6 52 Workers’ Comp. Injuries 5 6 6 10 1 2 3 7 0 1 7 4 0 52 Workers’ Comp. Hours 147 124 519 76 15 0 1 0 238 240 82 120 0 1562 Workers’ Comp. hours may not be the result of injuries that occurred during the current month. Jobs Posted – Police Clerk II, Administrative Assistant (City Clerk), Storekeeper I, Planner I, Clerk Typist II, Library Page Employee’s hired: Motor Equipment Operator I (Sanitation) Workers' Comp Injuries Workers' Comp. Hours Electric SOP Goal #3 and Public Works SOP Goal #8 Electric SOP Goal #3 and Public Works SOP Goal #8 700 15 600 500 10 400 300 5 200 100 0 0 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Electric Public Works Police Others Electric Public Works Police Others Electric – 0 Public Works - 0 Police – 0 Others - 0 Electric – 0 Public Works – 0 Police - 0 Others – 0 SOP / CIP Updates Goal #1 – Institutionalize the City-wide Safety Program by the end of May 2005. This goal has been accomplished. Goal #2 – Form a committee consisting of representatives from Finance, Administrative Services, and local union leadership to investigate medical benefit alternatives to reduce and/or better control the overall cost of medical benefits for both employees and the City. Our goal is to accomplish this by the end of March 2005. Finance and Human Resources met three times in October to discuss the creation and direction of the full committee. The full committee began monthly meetings as of March. Goal #3 – Develop a City of Dover recruitment program at a minimum of two venues that would be visited by minorities by the end of May 2005. The Human Resources Department attended the Career Fair at Delaware State University in October and the African American Festival in June 2005. Goal #4 – Develop a City of Dover Retiree Handbook which outlines retiree benefits. The final draft should be ready for distribution by the end of March 2005. The handbook has been completed, and the first copy was issued in March 2005. Goal #5 – Conduct a salary survey to update the pay-for-performance job evaluation system by the end of December 2004. This goal has been accomplished. Goal #6 – Implement the Bonus Program as outlined in the Bonus Policy and have all bonus programs operational by December 2004. This program is in full operation. Goal #7 – Conduct employee satisfaction survey by June 30, 2005 –The survey has been finalized and will be conducted in July 2005. 7

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WWW.DoverDE.net Service Requests Resolved 120 $950 100 $900 800 80 $850 600 60 $800 40 400 714 678 661 657 $750 652 572 621 570 596 643 610 639 648 20 200 0 $700 Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun 0 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Active Customers Net Income + Cost Avoidance Active Customers - 88 Net Income + Cost Avoidance - $726 Supported PCs www.CityofDover.com 230 400,000 225 Pages Viewed 350,000 220 300,000 215 380,425 382,056 395,767 399,062 414,820 417,307 375,965 342,793 356,035 356,260 250,000 332,706 340,436 210 289,243 200,000 205 150,000 200 100,000 195 50,000 190 Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 P Cs Suppo rted Windo ws 2000 o r XP PC s Supported – 219 Windows 2000 or XP - 211 Performance Indicators Current Month Last Month Same Month Last Year iSeries Availability 100% 100% 99.77% Server Availability 99.85% 99.38% 100% Programming Requests Completed 2 3 3 AS/400 Connections (concurrent/authorized users) 36% 37% 37% PCs Supported 219 219 217 Servers Supported 6 7 6 (Availability statistics based on 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F) 8

PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY Library Adult Services Children Services 2800 4000 2400 3500 2000 3000 1600 2500 2000 1200 1500 800 1000 400 500 0 0 Jun Jul A ug Sept Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Reference Reader's Advisory Outreach Electronic Assistance Reference Reader's A dviso ry Outreach Electro nic A ssistance Reference – 914 Reader’s Advisory – 508 Reference – 218 Reader’s Advisory - 135 Outreach – 245 Electronic Assistance – 1,021 Outreach – 1,077 Electronic Assistance - 48 Circulation June 05 FYTD 05 June 04 FYTD 04 Dover residents 15,773 184,147 14,416 161,989 Kent residents 17,380 193,721 16,261 170,835 Non-county residents 1,107 12,865 897 9,500 Registrations Dover residents 184 1,853 176 1,706 Kent residents 215 2,100 163 1,831 Non-county residents 22 164 5 108 Other Visiting patrons 18,650 217,972 16,909 201,754 Meeting room usage 40 1,300 60 1,566 Photocopier usage 2,444 23,017 1,942 22,424 Holds placed 1,306 13,528 986 10,705 Dial-a-Story 628 18,707 2,588 23,463 Internet usage 4,960 53,245 4,244 41,597 Other Points of Interest Interlibrary: 1,854 items loaned out Technical services: Added 659 items 1,069 items borrowed Deleted 414 items Volunteers completed 70 hours of service. SOP / CIP Updates Goal #1 –- Develop a funding plan for new library and identify site for its construction. Presented architectural plan to site selection committee. Goal #2 – Continue staff training by providing two training sessions for staff. Planned for future staff training. Goal #3 - Develop a plan for ADA compliance, which can be included with the City ADA Implementation Plan. Determined strategies for implementing plan in the future. Goal #4 – Improve library Web page to assist patrons with questions. Continued contact with I/T Department regarding problems with the library Web page. 9

Parks and Recreation Recreation Revenue Recreation Revenue Breakdow n $24,145 $25,000.00 $30,000 $18,231 $20,000.00 $25,000 $12,985 $15,000.00 $11,460 $20,000 $4,330.74 $8,241 $10,000.00 $5,731 $15,000 $3,755 $4,474 $3,336 $4,029 $5,000.00 $1,740 $1,387 $10,000 $5,000 $0.00 Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun $0 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun General Rental P ayments Spo rts 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Leagues P A L & Spec. Events Trips General - $1,550 Rental Payments - $480.50 Sports - $2,380 Leagues - $1,320 PAL & Special Events - $0 Trips - $0 Rentals June 05 FYTD 05 June 04 FYTD 04 Baseball/Softball Field Rentals* 60 312 51 322 Dover Park Pavilions (2) 15 20 9 24 Multipurpose/Field Hockey Field Rentals* 18 60 22 82 Recreation Center 39 269 21 354 Silver Lake Pavilions (2) 6 27 2 21 Soccer Field Rentals* 4 34 2 33 Stage 8 41 6 37 *These numbers reflect groups that rent fields for practice, season play, and our programs. Learn-N-Play / Soccer Skills 10 77 These programs were NEW for 2005! Learn-N-Play / Baseball Skills 6 77 Delaware Prevention Network Weed and Seed Creating Lasting Family Connections continued Monthly steering committee was held. to establish collaborations with local agencies Continued with tennis program with Parks and Recreation and and schools. the United States Tennis Association. Contract for this program was renewed for another year. Camp Small Wonder began with 96 youths enrolled, SOP / CIP Updates Goal #1 – Complete CIP projects on time and within budget. Projects were completed on time and within budget. Goal #2 - Begin implementation stages of indoor plan. Grants were awarded from the Longwood Foundation and the Welfare Foundation of $250,000 and $ 50,000 respectively. Goal #3 – Publish Annual Report for Parks and Recreation. Content collection continued for the FY05 Annual Report. Work begun on the final draft. Goal #4 – Develop plan for ADA compliance. Sidewalk improvements that included a handicap accessible ramp were completed in front of building. Goal #5 – Work with the Greater Dover Arts Council members and the I/T Department to begin implementation steps for an Arts Council Web site. Updates to the GDAC area of the Web site were sent to I/T. 10

PUBLIC WORKS Administration and Engineering Administrative review and inspection services continued on all residential and commercial developments. The following residential subdivisions are in various phases of construction: Baytree (Phase III) Oak Shadows Village of Westover (Phases III, IV & V) Four Seasons Fox Hall West Addition (Phases II & III) Stoney Creek (Phase II) Fox Hall West (Phase IV) Wild Meadows Maple Glen Village of Cannon Mill Acorn Farms (Phases II & III) Hidden Creek Construction Inspection continued on 21 subdivisions under construction and 39 individual sites. Utility crew: (1) Sackarackin Avenue Water and Sewer Main Replacements – Hot mixed water and sewer trenches. Cleaned up area. (2) West Dover Water Loop – Placed topsoil berms and restored pipeline area with topsoil and seed. (3) Dover High School Ditch – Began riprap work on ditch. FY-05 Street Program – Concrete work completed on North West Street. Paving completed on Beth Place and Karen Place in Persimmon Park Place. Hidden Creek – Contractor continued site work in Phase II. Roads boxed out to subbase; proof rolled, stoned and some base asphalt laid. Installed 1,500 LF of curbing and 5,000 SF of sidewalk. Westover Phase IV – Site work continued with installation of 1,200 SF of public sidewalks. Cannon Mill – Contractor continued installation of sanitary sewer mains. Installed and tested 1,100 LF of sanitary sewer main. Maple Glen – Some of damaged sidewalk replaced by contractor. Playground equipment and benches installed in private open space. Elk’s Lodge – Water main installation continued with 600 LF installed. Wolf Creek – Installed 1,300 LF of water main; hydrostatic and bacteriology tested. 11

Sanitation Monthly Total Refuse Collection (Tons) Sanitation Hours 1052 1249.93 1173.02 1166.82 734.40 1101.88 1500 696.101,004.30 1250 1071.5 501.31 773 397.98 1,112.92 992.86 1000 752 607.5 416.57 750 646 728.16 691.55 667.20 540.28 946.59 1000 433.55 864.26 500 1050.19 827.66 1110.44 250 68 Electronic 770.27 31 44 1168.78 500 729.87 1228.29 0 Hand Trash Bulk Collection Mechanized Container G oods Pickup 0 0 Collection Collection Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar April M ay June June 05 Repair/Delivery 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 June 04 Bulk Automated JUNE 05 FYTD 05 JUNE 04 FYTD 04 Tons Dry Waste Collected 322.74 3,483.04 268.74 3,053.78 Tipping Fee Savings Realized $5,970.85 $64,509.13 $4,971.69 $55,755.34 Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 392 3,973 379 4,035 Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,958.16 20,332.62 1,978.09 20,789.59 90-Gallon Containers Delivered 80 478 23 545 300-Gallon Containers Delivered 7 98 2 76 Streets JUNE 05 FYTD 05 JUNE 04 FYTD 04 Signs Installed 38 402 31 102 Signs Repaired 6 106 5 132 Street Signs Replaced 0 6 0 183 New Posts Installed 14 128 10 132 Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 644 2,260 100 452 Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (Hrs.) 251 1,329 2 500 Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 210 238 8 189 Cold Mix Patching (Hrs.) 20 355 8 330.5 Concrete Work (Hrs.) 110 1,869.5 225 1,094.5 Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs.) 159 3,038 150 1,685 Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,679 12,667 1,486 11,499 Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 240 1,903 155 1,891 12

Grounds Arborist Crew JUNE 05 JUNE 04 Trees Pruned 38 35 Trees Removed 6 32 Stumps Removed 2 0 Root Pruning 3 4 Injected 4 gallons of Arbotec fungicide into 3 American Elms on The Green and 2 trees by the Governor’s Mansion to keep them from getting Dutch Elm Disease. Storm drainage work on June 13 including a large, fallen limb on Monroe Terrace; assisted Electric Line crews on Old Mill Road. Beautification Crew Completed planting of all 63 beds, 18 containers and 137 hanging baskets. Went over all the beds again replacing plants, weeding and feeding with water soluble fertilizer. Landscape Repair/Special Projects Crew Assisted beautification crew by hauling leaf compost, tilling the beds, planting annuals, and mulching some of the beds with half composted leaves to keep down weeds. Also assisted with hanging the last of the hanging baskets. Assisted with moving tables and books for the Carriage House June book sale. Picked up 6 new picnic tables from Lowe’s and delivered to parks. Hauled 2 loads of diamond-tee material for softball infields. Sprayed 105 gallons of Roundup herbicide on sidewalks, curbs, and parking lots around City. Grounds Maintenance/Mowing Crews Mowed 280 acres including all ditches and rights-of-way. 13

Water Total Water Production Billed Consumption 200,000,000 200,000,000 Gallons 180,000,000 Gallons 160,000,000 150,000,000 140,000,000 120,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000 80,000,000 60,000,000 50,000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 0 0 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 JUNE 05 JUNE 04 Water Production – Daily Average 5,899,833 5,170,107 Fire Hydrants – Flushed 0 0 Fire Hydrants – Tested 0 0 Final Readings 207 98 Cutoffs 11 17 Turn-ons 12 16 New Inspections 13 22 Curb Boxes Located 101 57 Curb Boxes Adjusted 12 14 Water Service Lines Repaired 5 19 Water Meters Repaired 11 22 Radio Technology Installations 32 41 New Meters Added 28 47 Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 12,616 12,139 Wastewater Total Flow To Kent County Average Flow to Kent County 210,000,000 7,000,000 190,000,000 6,000,000 170,000,000 150,000,000 Gallons 5,000,000 Gallons 130,000,000 4,000,000 110,000,000 90,000,000 3,000,000 70,000,000 2,000,000 50,000,000 Jun 04 Jul 04 Aug 04 Sep 04 Oct 04 Nov 04 Dec 04 Jan 05 Feb 05 Mar Apr il May June Jun 04 Jul 04 Aug 04 Sep 04 Oct 04 Nov 04 Dec 04 Jan 05 Feb 05 Mar Apr i l May June 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 June ’04 reading could not be determined due to faulty meter. JUNE 05 JUNE 04 L.F. Sewer Lines Flushed 106,161 61,847 Sewer Lines Inspected 107,261 64,847 Feet Sewer Mains Videotaped 46 200 Manholes Inspected 486 335 Manholes Cleaned 468 320 14

SOP / CIP Updates SOP Goal #3 – CIP projects and completion percentages are listed below. % Work CIP Project Completed Streets & Grounds Division 2003 Street Program 100% Generic Subdivision Signs 90% FY-2005 Concrete Program 91% Silver Lake Dam Improvements 0% FY-2005 Street Program 62% Richardson Park Fence Replacement 100% Dover Little League Parking Lot 99% Downtown Traffic Analysis (DelDOT) 100% Silver Lake Footbridge Replacement 25% Vehicle Replacements #412 – 2004 Flatbed Dump Truck (Construction) 75% #572 – 2005 Tractor w/Loader/Backhoe (Grounds) 100% #690 - 2005 Sewer Jetter (Wastewater) 100% #682 – 2005 Backhoe/Loader (Water/Wastewater) 100% Pipe Laser (Construction) 100% Water Division Miscellaneous Distribution System Improvements 100% West Dover Water Loop 100% U.S. 13 North Water Main Crossing (Wilmington College) 0% Division Street Water Main Upgrade 3% Water Quality Study 15% Southwest Water Loop (Hidden Creek) 100% Water Supply Water System Master Plan Update 96% Elevated Storage Tank Painting/Maintenance Contract 100% Meter Reading Technology Upgrade 100% Well Head Redevelopment Program 100% Sanitary Sewer Puncheon Run Motor Control & Pump Replacement 25% Walker Road Pump Station Upgrade (Construction) 100% Garrison Oak Pumping Station (Design) 99% U.S. 13 East Sanitary Sewer Interceptor 6% Inflow/Infiltration Removal 9% 15

Office of the Mayor MEMORANDUM TO: Members of City Council FROM: Stephen R. Speed, Mayor DATE: July 20, 2005 RE: Monthly Report – June 2005 It is an honor and pleasure to provide you with the efforts of the Mayor’s office for June 2005. As always, I would be happy to answer any questions or provide any additional information. Here are the highlights for the Mayor’s office for June: Date Event/Meeting/Activity 2 State House of Representatives Capital Infrastructure Committee Hearing on Senate Bill 19 – Members of the State House of Representatives Capital Infrastructure Committee discussed and ultimately tabled a bill passed by the State Senate which would have prohibited towns, counties, and other municipalities from assessing impact fees and other one-time fees (including inspection fees) against district school construction projects. Various school district representatives, mayors, managers, other elected officials and staff members from all three Delaware counties and a dozen municipalities attended the hearing. 4-5 NASCAR MBNA America races – NASCAR, MBNA, and Nextel held their semi-annual race weekend event at Dover International Speedway. Numerous dignitaries and fans attended the races (approximately 137,000 on Sunday alone). 9 Special Olympics Flame of Hope – The Special Olympics Flame of Hope made a stop at Legislative Hall as part of its trip from southern Sussex County to Wilmington and Newark to help raise funds and commemorate the opening of this year’s Delaware Special Olympics. Lt. Gov. Carney, Chief Horvath, Dover Police officers and officers from other jurisdictions participated in the event.

11 Dover Elks Lodge Flag Day Ceremony – Dover Elks Lodge and the American Legion hosted their annual Flag Day Ceremony on Legislative Mall. Former Mayor Hutchison and dozens of supporters and patriots attended the ceremony. Dover Art League (DAL) Survival Celebration – DAL hosted a fundraiser and survival celebration at Dover Downs. Levy Court Commissioner Angel, Councilman Salters, members of DAL and others attended the celebration. 12 Race Unity Day – The annual Race Unity Day event was held on Legislative Mall. Rep. Wagner, Rep. Stone, Councilman Salters, and approximately 1,000 people attended the event. U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Class of 2009 Appointee Recognition Ceremony – Capt. Don McRae, USN (Ret.) held a recognition ceremony for all Delaware appointees to the USNA Class of 2009 at Dover City Hall. All appointees and their families attended the ceremony. 14 Delaware Technical and Community College (DTCC) Distinguished Alumni Association Awards Ceremony – DTCC held its annual ceremony to recognize three distinguished graduates of the school, Scott Brown, Karen Stone, and Kathleen Thomas. The honorees, their families, employers, and representatives from DTCC attended the event. Dover Rotary First Night® Dover Donation Presentation – Dover Rotary presented First Night® with a donation in the amount of $1,000. Representatives of other charities receiving donations and members of the club attended the dinner. 18 Small Business Administration (SBA) Workshop – The SBA held a workshop for potential business owners at Calvary Baptist Church. Representatives from SBA, lenders, non-profit and for-profit small business assistance organizations, and interested entrepreneurs attended the workshop. 19-20 2005 Biotechnology Convention (BIO2005) – The biotechnology industry held its annual convention in Philadelphia to promote growth in the biotechnology field. Representatives from hundreds of companies, dozens of countries, and most states attended the convention, including Gov. Minner, members of her cabinet, and several state legislators. 22 Air Force Commendation Medal Award Ceremony – The 436th Airlift Wing presented Senior Airman Matthew LaChapell the Air Force Commendation Medal, for acting quickly to extinguish a kitchen fire in the Dover residence of a Town of Camden Police Officer. Mayor Mooney also attended and presented a Resolution from the Camden Town Council and a $100 savings bond to SrA LaChapell. 24 Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Delaware Annual Communication Breakfast – The Prince Hall Grand Lodge began its Annual Communication with a breakfast service at the Sheraton. Gov. Minner and members of the lodge attended the breakfast. 28 Command Chief Master Sergeant Stephen Maynard Farewell – The 436th Airlift Wing hosted a farewell dinner and ceremony at the Landings on Dover Air Force Base (DAFB)

for CMSgt Maynard to thank him for his service to the 436th, DAFB, and the Dover community. Col. Cox, Col. Rutland, numerous Honorary Commanders, and the men and women who serve at DAFB attended the event. 30 NCALL National Homeownership Month Celebration – NCALL hosted a celebration to commemorate National Homeownership Month and to recognize Delaware’s 5,000th new homeowner, Olivia Thomas, who is a City of Dover resident and worked with Tracy Harvey, our CDBG coordinator. The City Manager (an NCALL board member) and numerous other housing advocates and counselors attended the ceremony. Other meetings/events and grand openings/ribbon cuttings attended: City Council Meeting Legislative, Finance & Administration Committee Meeting Utility Committee Meeting Central Delaware Economic Development Council Delaware Economic Development Council Rotary Constituent Meetings Delaware League of Local Governments Lobby Day at Legislative Hall Delaware Homeland Security and Terrorism Preparedness Working Group Funding Committee Delaware Homeland Security and Terrorism Preparedness Working Group Government Administration Committee Local Legislator Meetings Delaware Civic Center Corporation Meeting Greater Dover Committee Meeting Meeting with Governor Minner Media Interviews Office Depot Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Bayhealth Awards Banquet Give a Book Program at Faith Elementary School Edgehill Civic Association Meeting Christina’s Comedy Club Grand Re-opening City of Dover Employee Picnic American Legion, Department of Delaware, Boys’ State Program Weed & Seed Meeting Habitat for Humanity Council Appointee Swearing-in Ceremonies Becker Morgan Group Open House For Dreamers Gallery Ribbon Cutting Bayhealth Master Plan Preliminary Meeting Delaware General Assembly House and Senate Sessions Delaware General Assembly Joint Bond Bill Committee

MONTHLY REPORT Department of Planning & Inspections P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Phone: (302) 736-7010 Fax (302) 736-4217 Department of Planning and Inspections JUNE 2005 PERSONNEL: On June 15, 2005 Candy Peer, Clerk Typist II resigned her position of six years from the department to take another position outside of the City of Dover. DOVER DOWNS RACE: On June 2 and June 3, 2005 Diane Metsch, Tim Taraila and Randy Speicher collected Itinerant Merchant licenses at the satellite track location at Home Depot for Dover Down vendors participating in the June NASCAR racing circuit selling goods and wares. The Fire Marshals Office during the June race at Dover Downs made public contact with 192 people and assisted with three (3) medical emergencies. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS Staff is working to incorporate these amendments into the Comprehensive Plan Update approved by the City Council on May 17, 2005. The maps have all been updated and the changes made to the text. The Department is preparing the final package in the format required by the State Office Planning Coordination. COMPREHENSIVE REZONING PROJECT 2005 Staff has updated the Zoning Map with the updated zoning information approved on May 17, 2005, as well. We have also begun to create a new GIS based Zoning Map in cooperation with the I/T Department. EDEN HILL TND REZONING: The first application for rezoning to Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone (TND) was filed in May for the Lands of Eden Hill Farm. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal and recommended the City Council approve the plan at their July 11, 2005 meeting. DEMOLITIONS There are four properties identified as dangerous buildings at this time. 20 S. Governors Avenue is up for sale with two potential buyers who plan to rehab the property and then sell it. This property has now been sold to the old owner of the Blue Coat Inn and he plans to renovate it. 43 S. Kirkwood Street has been completed and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. This leaves four properties on the dangerous building list. 299 College Road, 45 S. New Street (House of Pride), 35 N. New Street (House of Pride), and 29 S. Governors Avenue. A lien search has been completed on 29 S. Governors Avenue. There are about 10 liens on the property and the owner is in bankruptcy. Staff will meet with City Solicitor to determine if we can proceed or if the building is protected because of the bankruptcy. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Policing: 1 Officer on foot patrol, Total hours of coverage 84, Citizen Contacts 343, Total number of arrests 74. NCALL: Down payment and Settlement Assistance: Clients who plan to use the Dover First Start Program breakout as follows: seven families are shopping for a home, one family is pending closing and two

families purchased a home in June. A total of twenty-two families have closed using the Dover First Start Program. Micro Enterprise Program: During the month of June, intakes were conducted for one (1) new client to set up a business in the Downtown area. (1) low to moderate income status. In addition, one (1) referral was made to the Small Business Development Center for technical assistance. For the month of June, the breakdown of statistics for clients served is: 1 new client, 1 low moderate income, 1 minority, 1 referral, 1 walk-in, 2 jobs gained and 0 businesses closed. Housing Rehabilitation Program: Eight (8) owner occupied homes in the City are underway to be rehabilitated with CDBG funds, six have been completed. The Five Year Consolidated Plan has been completed and submitted to HUD for review. MEETING REPORTS Board of Adjustment: At its meeting of June 15, 2005 the Board of Adjustment took the following actions: 1. Application #V-05-10: 91 West Street: Theo L. Braunskill – Moved to approve. 2. Application #V-05-11: 1001 West Forrest Avenue: Dover-Forrest, LLC – Moved to deny. 3. Application #V-05-12: 133 Matterhorn Drive: Rosemark Development, LLC – Moved to approve. 4. Application #V-05-13: 131 Matterhorn Drive: Rosemark Development, LLC – Moved to approve. Dover Parking Authority: At its meeting of June 2, 2005 reports were given on the budget, permit sales, Police Department activities, and update on the North Street Parking Lot. Also discussed new budget goals and the budget proposal for the 2006 fiscal year. Historic District Commission: The Historic District Commission did not meet on June 16, 2005. The next Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2005. Planning Commission At its meeting of June 20, 2005, the Planning Commission took the following actions: 1. S-04-10 Building at 135 South Kirkwood Street – Moved to approve a one year extension. 2. S-04-20 Seskinore Development - Moved to approve a one year extension. 3. C-05-02 Radio Tower at Capitol Baptist Church – Conditional approval granted. 4. C-05-03 Cingular Wireless Telecommunications Monopole – Moved to approve. 5. Z-05-03 Lands of Eden Hill Farm, Inc. at 834 West North Street: – Rezoning from IPM and A to TND – Moved to approve. INSPECTIONS ACTIVITY Permits and Licenses Rental Dwelling, Public Occupancy & Lodging House Permits: Year to Date ___ 1,711___ Number of New Occupancies – June 2005 28___ Permit Fees Collected for Rental, Public Occupancy & Lodging Permits, June 2005 $ 1,920___ Number of Business Licenses & Mobile Homes Issued – June 2005 682___

Total Number of Business Licenses & Mobile Homes for Year 7/1/04 to 6/30/05 ___ 4,477___ Total Fee Collected for Business Licenses & Mobile Homes for June 2005 $405,544.63 _ Total all Construction Permits* and Certificate of Occupancies Issued for June 2005 _____ 304___ Value of Construction & Fire Prevention projects permitted in June 2005 $10,209,407__ Fees Collected for Construction Permits and CO’s for May 2005 __$ 98,566__ *Construction permits include Building, Fire Prevention, Plumbing, and HVAC Permits Property Inspections: June 2005: Fire Marshal – Inspections – Property Maintenance Office of the Fire Marshal Building and Property Fire and Safety Inspections 62 Maintenance Inspections Fire Code Inspections 72 Building 296 Sprinkler and Fire Alarm 15 Plumbing/Mechanical 287 Certificate of Occupancy 6 Certificate of Occupancy 42 Alarm Activation Follow-ups 11 Total New Construction 625 Fire Investigations 17 Complaints 155 Total Inspections 183 Observed by Inspectors 365 Non-Inspection Hours Fire/Life Safety 212 Office 198 Total Inspections 1357 Training 91 Non-Inspection Hours Office 280 Plan Review 8 Training 6 Plan Review 116 On June 8, 2005 the Fire Marshals Office conducted the first CPR training class for twelve (12) Playground Workers in the Parks and Recreation Department. On June 23, 2005 the Fire Marshals Office investigated a major building fire at La Tolteca located at 245 S. DuPont Highway which after the Insurance Company is done with their investigation, could end up being a million dollar fire loss. Also, on June 29, 2005 the Fire Marshals Office investigated a vehicle into a building at 445 E. Loockerman Street causing several thousands of dollars worth of damage to the building. As always, please contact me regarding any questions you may have. James J. Galvin, Jr. AICP Director of Planning and Inspections

ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: Council AGENDA ITEM: 07-25-05 – 5A DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Works DATE SUBMITTED: 07-12-05 PREPARED BY: Scott D. Koenig, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Evaluation of Bids – FY-2006 Street Program REFERENCE: N/A RELATED PROJECT: N/A APPROVALS: City Manager, Finance Director EXHIBITS: Exhibit A – Copy of Bid Tabulation EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ 1,232,688.00 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $ 1,232,688.00 FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Streets Division Operating Budget (110-1800-554.40- 31) - $250,000.00 (Pages 84 & 207 of the 2006 Draft Operating Budget; Community Development Block Grant Funds - $130,763.00; Community Transportation Funds - $851,925.00 TIMETABLE: This is a fiscal year unit price contract starting with the date of award and ending on June 30, 2006. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a unit price contract for the FY-2006 Street Program to Pennsy Supply, Inc. based on the unit prices identified in Exhibit A. The scope of work for the program will be altered to reflect the funding that has been secured to complete each location. The Department of Public Works will add or delete from the contract based on available funding throughout the fiscal year and inform the City Manager of such additions or deletions. All work will be paid for at the unit prices bid for work completed and accepted by the City of Dover Department of Public Works. The total work authorized under this contract will not exceed the available funding. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS In conjunction with the City of Dover’s Capital Investments Plan, it is proposed to rehabilitate various pavement sections throughout the City of Dover during Fiscal 2006. The following eighteen (18) locations were tentatively outlined in the proposed scope of work prepared by the Department of Public Works: Babb Drive Pennsylvania Avenue Crescent Drive S. Bradford Street Old Forge Drive Millcreek Circle Mimosa Avenue Legislative Avenue Village Drive George Washington Sackarackin Avenue Woodcrest Walkway S. Queen Street S. Kirkwood Street Willis Road Wilson Drive Reed Street Woodburn Circle The proposed work for Babb Drive includes site layout, storm drainage, excavating for the installation of a stone base, curbing, sidewalk, and Type B & C asphalt for a 235 linear foot section of new road. Bids were opened on Wednesday, July 6, 2005. Two (2) contractors submitted bids: Pennsy Supply, Inc. Dover, Delaware $1,576,386.30 George & Lynch, Inc. Dover, Delaware $1,666,360.75 Staff has reviewed the low bid and met with the contractor to review the list of subcontractors, scope of work and references. The contract documents allow staff to reduce quantities by 25% without changes to unit prices; therefore, the contract value will be adjusted to reflect the available funding.

EXHIBIT A CITY OF DOVER - 2006 STREET PROGRAM CONTRACT #2006-01 BID DATE: Wednesday, July 6, 2006 PENNSY GEORGE & PENNSY GEORGE & ITEM # QTY UNIT DESCRIPTION SUPPLY LYNCH SUPPLY LYNCH 6000 1 LS SITE LAYOUT 7,410.55 1,000.00 7,410.55 1,000.00 6101 1,365 LF REMOVE & REPLACE TYPE I CURB 37.62 38.00 51,351.30 51,870.00 6102 100 LF REMOVE & REPLACE TYPE II CURB 34.20 38.00 3,420.00 3,800.00 6103 8,425 LF REMOVE & REPLACE TYPE III CURB & GUTTER 37.62 38.00 316,948.50 320,150.00 6104 1,558 SF REMOVE & REPLACE 8" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER 31.92 13.25 49,731.36 20,643.50 6105 17,605 SF REMOVE & REPLACE 6" CONCRETE FLATWORK 12.54 9.25 220,766.70 162,846.25 6106 23,436 SF REMOVE & REPLACE 4" CONCRETE FLATWORK 9.29 7.85 217,720.44 183,972.60 6107 100 LF NEW TYPE I CURB 23.94 36.50 2,394.00 3,650.00 6108 440 LF NEW TYPE III CURB & GUTTER(FORM W/MACHINE) 20.52 25.00 9,028.80 11,000.00 6109 50 SF CONSTRUCT NEW 6" CONCRETE FLATWORK 6.84 8.40 342.00 420.00 6110 1,250 SF CONSTRUCT NEW 4" CONCRETE FLATWORK 5.13 7.35 6,412.50 9,187.50 6111 40 EA REMOVE & REPLACE CATCH BASIN HEADS 798.06 575.00 31,922.40 23,000.00 6112 100 CY TYPE "C" SELECT BACKFILL 18.24 42.00 1,824.00 4,200.00 6113 200 CY GRADED AGGREGATE-CRUSHER RUN 57.41 70.00 11,482.00 14,000.00 6114 10 CY MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REMOVAL 114.01 225.00 1,140.10 2,250.00 6115 185 LF STORM DRAINAGE PIPING (RCP) 60.23 38.00 11,142.55 7,030.00 6116 4 EA NEW CATCH BASINS 2,034.55 3,000.00 8,138.20 12,000.00 6117 1,704 SF DETECTABLE WARNING TRUNCATED DOME TILES 14.54 21.00 24,776.16 35,784.00 6201 174 TN TYPE "B" HOT MIX 61.20 60.00 10,648.80 10,440.00 6202 8,578 TN TYPE "C" HOT MIX 44.35 55.40 380,434.30 475,221.20 6203 142,890 SY-IN ROTO MILLING 1.20 1.50 171,468.00 214,335.00 6204 1 TN RECYCLABLE MATERIAL DEDUCTION** -55,020.00 -12,000.00 -55,020.00 -12,000.00 6205 72,153 SY PREPARATION 0.39 0.90 28,139.67 64,937.70 6206 10 SY TYPE "B" OR "C" PATCHING 156.25 45.00 1,562.50 450.00 6207 45 CY OVER EXCAVATION 30.12 45.00 1,355.40 2,025.00 6208 840 TN CRUSHER RUN 25.46 32.00 21,386.40 26,880.00 6209 125 TN DELAWARE #3 STONE 41.95 48.00 5,243.75 6,000.00 6210 100 SY FILTER CLOTH 19.47 6.00 1,947.00 600.00 6211 508 CY NEW ROAD BASE CONSTRUCTION 65.49 21.00 33,268.92 10,668.00 **Pennsy Supply 7,860 Tn @ $7.00 credit **George & Lynch 6,000 Tn @ $2.00 credit $1,576,386.30 $1,666,360.75

ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: Council AGENDA ITEM: 07-25-05 – 5B DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Works DATE SUBMITTED: 07-12-2005 PREPARED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Southeast Water Loop – Engineering Services Agreement (Design) REFERENCE: N/A RELATED PROJECT: N/A APPROVALS: City Manager, Finance Director EXHIBITS: N/A EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $76,500 (Design & Bidding Services) AMOUNT BUDGETED: $80,000 (FY-2006) FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Page 111 (2006-2010 Capital Investments Plan) & Page 212 (Acct. 40-34) of the draft 2006 Annual Operating Budget. TIMETABLE: Design to begin no later than September 1, 2005. Final contract documents to be completed by February 28, 2006. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award engineering services agreement to Pennoni Associates, Inc. in the amount of $76,500 to design all of the improvements necessary to construct the Southeast Water Loop which will connect the City’s water distribution system from River’s Edge Apartments to the DelDOT Danner Farm Campus. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS In November 2004, the Department of Public Works issued a Request for Qualifications for water & wastewater engineering services. Based on the review of the submission from various engineering firms, the Department of Public Works requested a cost proposal from Pennoni Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the design of the Southeast Water Loop. This project involves the design of approximately 3,500 linear feet of a 12” diameter water main to connect existing infrastructure in River’s Edge Apartments with existing infrastructure on DelDOT’s Danner Farm Campus. This project will increase transmission capacity from east to west in the City’s water system as well as improve system pressures during peak demands in this sector of the distribution system. Since this project involves the crossing of the St. Jones River, several environmental permits must be acquired before the project can proceed to construction in future budget years. The design of this project was moved from FY-2005 to FY-2006 due to budget constraints and an emphasis on other projects. This loop was modeled as part of the 2005 Water Master Plan Update and is an important capital improvement to the southern end of the distribution and transmission system.

FIRST READING BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 - Definitions, of the Dover Code be amended by adding the following to the end of Paragraph (a)(3): The first time homebuyer exemption shall apply to the Seller of property that qualifies for the first time buyer exemption but only for property situated in the area from Mary Street to Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue to West Street. This homebuyer’s exemption is to be effective from the date of adoption to August 1, 2010. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Ordinances\2005\Draft Ordinances\Section 102-71-First Rdg.wpd

FIRST READING REVISED ALTERNATIVE 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 - Definitions, of the Dover Code be amended by adding the following to the end of Paragraph (a)(3): The first time homebuyer exemption shall apply to the Seller of property that qualifies for the first time buyer exemption but only for property situated in the area from Mary Street to Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue to West Street. This homebuyer’s exemption for the seller is to be effective from the date of adoption to August 1, 2010. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Ordinances\2005\Draft Ordinances\Section 102-71-First Rdg Revised Alt 1.wpd

From: Speed, Stephen R. Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 1:34 PM To: Green, Janice; 'NRodriguez@schmittrod.com' Cc: 'WPepper@schmittrod.com'; City Council; Clendaniel, Amber; McDowell, Traci Subject: RE: Draft Ordinance Amendments - Homeowner Initiative Nick/Janice, After reviewing the language recommended by the committee, I have one concern: The sentence "This homebuyer’s exemption is to be effective from the date of adoption to August 1, 2010." is included in a paragraph which is broader than the new exemption for the seller and includes the home buyer exemption for the buyer, effective everywhere in the city. The expiration of the new exemption for the seller was not intended to end the exemption for the first time home buyer. My concern is that the wording could be misinterpreted to include the entire paragraph and cause the expiration of the exemption for the buyer as well. I would suggest adding "for the seller" between "exemption" and "is". Thank you, Steve Stephen R Speed Mayor City of Dover P.O. Box 475 Dover DE 19903 (302)736-7004 sspeed@dover.de.us From: Green, Janice Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 11:58 AM To: NRodriguez@schmittrod.com Cc: WPepper@schmittrod.com; City Council; Clendaniel, Amber; McDowell, Traci Subject: Draft Ordinance Amendments - Homeowner Initiative Mr. Rodriguez, You had provided us with ordinances to provide relief of the real estate transfer tax for first time homebuyers and abatement of real property taxes in the downtown area. The ordinance provided referenced Section 19.5-19(9), 19.5-31, and 19.5-33(e). When these sections were recodified, they were changed a little bit. I think I have transcribed the amendments for the NEW sections, as a result of the codification. Also, the committee had recommended additional verbage. I am forwarding you the revisions for your review to be assured that the transcription is accurate (these amendments are in dark blue print) as well as the recommendations made by the LF&A committee (these amendments are in a lighter blue print). Please let me know if I need to make any corrections at your earliest convenience. These are being presented to Council for a First Reading on July 25, 2005. I am including the document in both WordPerfect and PDF for your convenience (whichever works best for you).

FIRST READING BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-111 - Purpose, of the Dover Code be amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows: In the opinion of council of the City of Dover, the abatement of City Real Estate Taxes for certain qualifying homeowners in certain designated areas of the City, thus promotes the public welfare by providing incentives for these homeowners to purchase residences and locate in these areas in the City of Dover. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Ordinances\2005\Draft Ordinances\Section 102-111-First Rdg.wpd

FIRST READING BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - Qualifications, of the Dover Code be amended by adding a new paragraph (d), to read as follows: (d) Any persons purchasing residential real property in which they will reside within the area defined as Mary Street to Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue to West Street during the effective date of this section shall be given tax relief from the payment of real estate taxes in the following manner: first year of ownership, total tax abatement; second year of ownership, seventy- five percent (75%) tax abatement; third year of ownership, fifty percent (50%) tax abatement; fourth year of ownership, twenty-five percent (25%) tax abatement; fifth year of ownership, no tax abatement. Provided however that the homeowner is required to occupy the home as their principal place of residence during the entire time that the taxes are abated and if the property ceases to be their principal place of residence at any time during the four-year period of abatement, then they shall lose their right of abatement and shall be required to pay immediately, all taxes abated up to the time that the home ceases to be their principal residence. In order to obtain the tax abatement, the homeowner must make application by affidavit submitted to the City Clerk showing qualification for the abatement and each year thereafter, submit a similar affidavit showing their continued right to the abatement. If qualification for the abatement ceases within the four-year period of abatement the homeowner is required to notify the City Clerk of the lack of qualification for the abatement and within ninety (90) days from the date the qualification ceases, pay all taxes abated in the past. In order to be eligible for this program, application must be received by the City of Dover prior to August 1, 2010. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Ordinances\2005\Draft Ordinances\Section 102-113-First Rdg.wpd

FINAL READING BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 102 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article III - Stopping, Standing, and Parking, Division I - Generally, of the Dover Code, be amended by striking Section 106-123 - Vehicle Parking Limited Where Carrying Capacity is in Excess of One Ton, and Trailer and Motor Home Parking in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle with a carrying capacity of more than one (1) ton, any trailer which includes but is not limited to boat, utility, construction or one that is used to carry goods regardless of weight capacity and is designed to be towed or pulled by another vehicle, or any vehicle or trailer on the City of Dover streets for a period longer than two (2) consecutive hours. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to park any commercial vehicle with a carrying capacity of more than one (1) ton, any trailer which includes but is not limited to utility, construction or one that is used to carry goods regardless of weight capacity and is designed to be towed or pulled by another vehicle, or any vehicle or trailer combination thereof, or any travel trailer in any residential zone in the city except for temporary parking for immediate deliveries, pickups, and/or service calls to residences or for construction work on residential properties. A commercial vehicle shall be one which is used or maintained for the transportation of persons or property for hire, compensation or profit, except taxicabs. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to park a trailered boat under twenty-five (25) feet on the streets of Dover for a period longer than twelve (12) consecutive hours. For any trailered boat twenty-five (25) or greater, refer to Section 13.30.2(a). (d) It shall be unlawful for any motor home to park on any residential street for a period longer than twelve consecutive hours without a permit. A resident owner of a motor home may request a parking permit from the City of Dover to park on a residential street in the vicinity of their residence for a period not to exceed 72 hours. The permit would be made available at no cost to the resident. The parking permit shall be displayed in the front window of the vehicle visible from the street. A resident may only request such a permit three times in any twelve month period. (e) Nonresidents are exempt from subsection (d) for a period of up to seven (7) days as long as their motor home or travel trailer does not create a safety hazard or interfere with traffic in the residential area that they are parked in. (f) All parking allowed in this section only applies to streets that can accommodate parking in compliance with Appendix A, Article VI, Section A. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Ordinances\2005\Draft Ordinances\Section 13-30.2 - Boat Trailers - Final Reading.wpd