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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA THIS AGENDA AND PACKET HAVE BEEN REVISED BY ADDING SAFETY, ADVISORY, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING ITEM #3 – CONSTITUENT CONCERNS SURROUNDING EAST LOOCKERMAN STREET (COUNCILMAN BOGGERTY) Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at the appropriate time. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (302-736-7008 or email at cityclerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in City Hall Council Chambers with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Link: https://shorturl.at/xN405 Event number: 2530 331 1880 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. CALL COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO ORDER ADOPTION OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS 1. The Green Beret Project (Adam Kramer, Executive Director) SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Prioritization of City of Dover State Capital Transportation Program (CTP) Projects (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager) (Staff Recommendation: Approval of 2025 Transportation Priorities) 1

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - January 28, 2025 PAGE 2 2. Snow Removal Practices and Constituent Concerns (Councilman Rocha and Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager) (Committee Action Not Required) 3. Constituent Concerns Surrounding East Loockerman Street (Councilman Boggerty) (Committee Action Not Required) ADJOURNMENT OF THE SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Proposed Ordinance #2025-01 - Amending Appendix C - Downtown Redevelopment (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner) (Staff Recommendation: Forward Proposed Ordinance #2025-01 to council) 2. Proposed Ordinance #2025-03 - Amending Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-18 - City of Dover Service Mark (Councilman Lewis and Dr. Sudler) (Committee Recommendation: Forward Proposed Ordinance #2025-03 to Council) 3. Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Evaluation and Fiscal Year 2027 Reevaluation Thereafter (Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director) (Staff Recommendation: To use the City’s 2020 re-assessment values for the 2025 tax bills. Change the ordinance to adopt Kent County tax values starting with Fiscal Year 2027, thereafter in FY 2029 they would be assessed every 5 years.) 4. Permission to Proceed with Implementation of Kronos Payroll Processing Program (Patricia Marney, Controller/Treasurer) (Staff Recommendation: Grant permission to proceed with obtaining quotes for the transition to the Kronos Payroll Processing Program) ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING ADJOURNMENT OF THE COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING 2

Building Leaders One Community at a Time Item 1. At Green Beret Project, we focus on five core tenets that drive everything we do. Through these tenets, we equip youth with the tools they need to succeed and thrive in their communities. We help them not only overcome the challenges of today but become the leaders of tomorrow. 3

Item 1. Exercise & Nutrition Physical health and mental resilience are foundational to success. Through structured fitness programs like Jiu-Jitsu and CrossFit, and guidance on healthy eating, we actively teach youth the importance of maintaining both body and mind. 4

Item 1. Academics & Critical Thinking We provide academic support and free tutoring to help youth succeed in school. By focusing on both short-term academic achievement and long-term educational goals, we consistently help them stay on track for graduation and higher education. 5

Item 1. Life Skills Developing essential life skills prepares youth for independence. From financial literacy and conflict resolution to time management, we directly equip participants with the skills they need to confidently face life’s challenges. 6

Item 1. Earned Income Through job readiness training and hands-on vocational opportunities, we empower youth to earn income and build their futures. Whether through vocational training or entrepreneurship, participants learn the importance of work ethic, financial responsibility, and career development. 7

Item 1. Community Service We teach the value of giving back by involving participants in meaningful community service. Through regular service projects, youth learn responsibility, teamwork, and empathy, becoming active contributors to the betterment of their neighborhoods. 8

Item 1. Ryan Smith - Board President Mark Chapman- Board Member Chuy Almonte- Board Member Mark Eubanks- Board Member Christine Meyer- Board Member Sonya McCrea- Board Member Lee Strong- Board Member Scott Kelly- Advisory Board Isaac Willis- Advisory Board Board Of Directors 9

Leadership Item 1. Adam Kramer- Executive Director Tara Lawrence- State Director Jaliyah Gardner- Administrative Director Brandon Gibbs- Coach Katie Nelson- Sussex Director Paul Clemons- Coach Jayln Hamilton- Coach 10

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Item 1. ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole – Safety, Advisory & Transportation Committee DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager DATE SUBMITTED: 01-22-25 PREPARED BY: David Hugg SUBJECT: Prioritization of City of Dover State Capital Transportation Program (CTP) Projects REFERENCE: N/A RELATED PROJECT: N/A REVIEWED BY: David S. Hugg, III, (City Manager) and Marilyn Smith (Dover Kent County MPO Executive Director) EXHIBITS: 2025 Transportation Priorities List EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: n/a AMOUNT BUDGETED: n/a FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): n/a TIMETABLE: January 28, 2025, CCW; February 10, 2025, City Council STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of 2025 Transportation Priorities BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Each year the City of Dover prepares a prioritized list of transportation projects for consideration by DelDOT and the Dover/Kent County MPO. Projects are organized by category classification to better indicate how these projects address important needs in the city. The list includes 20 projects: 3 are primarily economic development projects; 5 are safety and capacity projects; 2 are transportation system enhancements; 2 are shown as completed, and 3 projects have been removed from consideration. Five projects are new to the list this year: sidewalk improvements to N. State Street from Division Street to N. Governors Avenue, Leipsic Road/Persimmon Tree Lane from US13 to East of SR1 overpass, Downtown Strategic Plan Improvements, Bay Road Pedestrian Improvements and Landscaping and Development Regulations – Freight Issues. The list and schedule dates were reviewed by the MPO Executive Director and by staff as appropriate. Following approval by the Committee and Council, the recommended 2025 Transportation Priorities will be sent to the Secretary of Transportation (DelDOT) and the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), for consideration and ranking for funding. 12

Item 1. For consideration by Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee CITY OF DOVER 2025 TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES DRAFT JANUARY 22, 2025 Approved by Committee on _________________ Each year the City of Dover prepares a prioritized list of transportation projects for consideration by DelDOT and the Dover/Kent County MPO. We employed a category classification format to indicate how these projects address important needs in the city. The first project in each grouping is our highest priority. The 2025 list follows. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES: Garrison Connector This project continues to be the City’s highest priority request, providing a direct connection between the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Park and the Route 1 interchange at N. Little Creek Road (Route 8). A direct connection from the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center to the SR 1 Interchange has been Dover’s highest priority transportation project request for several years. The city is working with a number of business development opportunities at GOBTP that are dependent on alternatives to existing access which is not conducive to efficient freight transportation. Access to this business center involves using local roads for the movement of goods and materials and for employee access. The list of permissible uses of GOBTC continues to be expanded to include warehousing, distribution and logistics support, light manufacturing, food related storage, and other uses. The Dover Air Cargo Freight Access Study (Dover/Kent County MPO, July 2021) reinforced the potential for significant employment growth in the Garrison Oak - Central Delaware Aviation Complex portion of the city. For these opportunities to be realized a complete business-to-business connector serving the area is essential. The Garrison Oak portion is recommended as Phase I of that program. The study outlined scope, existing conditions, primary alignments and design, and costs for a multi-phased project. This roadway system is consistent with and supportive of the future growth and development plans set forth in both the City and County Comprehensive Plans. The project is included in the FY 25-30. Preliminary engineering is scheduled for FY 2025 and FY 2026. As business activities are realized in GOBTP, the city will honor the original commitment with DelDOT for analysis and potential improvements to White Oak Road adjacent to the park. We are investigating the TIIF eligibility of this segment. Business-Business Connector Roads (N. Little Creek Road to Horsepond Road; Horsepond Road, Lafferty Lane and Starlifter Drive) These roads were priority requests to DelDOT and the Dover/Kent County MPO as early as 2022, and again in both 2023 and 2024 priorities, reflecting the completion of regional freight and air cargo studies by the MPO. These roads are a continuation of the Garrison Oak Connector project, extending a business focused limited access connection from the SR1/N. Little Creek Road (Route 8) interchange south to S. Little creek Road (Phase II); improvements to Horsepond Road and Lafferty Lane to facilitate imminent 13

Item 1. business development (Phase III); and an extension of Starlifter Road (Phase IV) to facilitate the development of the East Dover Employment Center as outlined in City and County Comprehensive Plans. These improvements increase safety by taking industrial traffic off local streets, improving regional freight access, and support the long-term viability of the East Dover Industrial Center, the Kent County Aeropark and the Central Delaware Aviation Complex. The city urges that initial funding for these improvements, including planning, engineering, ROW, and construction. be approved as soon as possible. These phases are not currently in CTP. The recent renewal of the Joint Use Agreement with DAFB increases the potential for these roadways. Loockerman Street and Forest Avenue Intersection Improvements This project was requested by the city to help spur redevelopment activities in the Downtown Development District while improving traffic circulation and safety. It was identified as a needed improvement through the Restoring Central Dover Study and the Westside Redevelopment Study conducted in 2001. It is complementary to the Capital Gateway Study and would result in improved traffic circulation, a more pedestrian friendly zone at the railroad crossing, and creation of a new gateway into Downtown. Work on this project has been deferred due to opposition to the original design option (roundabout). It will be reviewed again as part of the DDP’s proposed “Capital City 2030 Downtown Master Plan “ The DDP should request a study as part of the MPO’s FY2026 UPWP. It is not funded and not included in the current CTP. The recently completed Downtown Dover Pathways Study (2024) includes s conceptual intersection design and high-level recommendations for this intersection, such as street realignments, informational signage, and added parking and open space. Development Regulations - Freight Issues The MPO recently completed studies addressing freight parking and movement in the city. That study, Dover Municipal Freight Plan, recommends land use and development regulations be reviewed and revised to require consideration of truck parking and travel as part of new industrial development plans and development of a checklist to assist in determining what general types of freight and land use impacts may need to be considered as part of local planning and economic development initiatives. SAFETY AND CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS PRIORITIES: College Road – Kenton Road to McKee Road This high priority project consists of pavement rehabilitation, construction of shoulders and sidewalks on both sides of College Road, intersection and drainage improvements, bike safety improvements, utility relocations and complete pavement replacement. This roadway serves as a critical east-west connector. The project addresses transportation and safety issues for all modes and users. It is very narrow, poorly drained, and unsafe for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. It is scheduled to finish design in FY 2025 with ROW acquisition in FY 2025 and FY 2026 and construction in FY2027. ROW acquisition will be difficult. Sidewalks within the Walk Zone of Dover High School Critical gaps in the sidewalk system on both State and city-maintained roadways near Dover High School remain, including along Mifflin Road and Route 8 on the south side of the roadway traveling west. This project incorporates recommendations from the Capital Gateway Study and Senator Bikeway Plan, as well as a more recent assessment completed by the MPO in July 2023. The city identifies this as a high 14

Item 1. priority safety concern in this area. The city urges funding through the statewide safety improvement program at the earliest opportunity, and will seek funding through other sources such as CTF. US 13 Sidewalk Construction Construction of multi-use paths and complete sidewalk systems along Route 13 continues to be a city priority. Construction of sidewalks is required when properties are developed or redeveloped but significant sections of the sidewalk system are either missing or in poor condition. This program is ongoing and funded through the state’s sidewalk safety improvement program. In 2024 the MPO conducted an inventory and assessment of the existing sidewalk system throughout the US13 commercial corridor. In particular the area from E. Water Street to Holiday Blvd where businesses are very concentrated was prioritized. Design is complete on some crosswalks/curbs, ramps, and signal pedestals. Construction has been completed in some areas and is ongoing along the corridor. DelDOT and the MPO have imitated a statewide safety study, and the city proposes that part of the study examine US 13 from Division Street to the SR1 interchange to determine improvements to intersections, signals, turn lanes, pedestrian safety, lighting and private entrances to the road. This area experiences frequent accidents, serious and fatal incidents, traffic congestion, and delays (examples: recent pedestrian fatality near DSU, vehicles blocking through traffic from turn lanes at Lowes/Sams Club, and Lapore Street, dangerous traffic movements near Wilmington University and direct entrances such as at Dunkin Donuts and Kings Highway). This is an expanded request for 2025. West Street Improvements from New Burton Road to the Transit Center This project widens West Street to urban collector standards and includes bike lanes and sidewalk connections to the Dover Transit Hub. The project was identified by the Dover/Kent County MPO as part of their pedestrian studies. West Street is an important connection for the DART transit services to the city. Improvements were made in 2018 with the completion of a multi-use path along West Street. The completion of the new Dover Post Office increases the importance of this project. Planning and engineering are scheduled to begin in FY 2025, No additional funding is allocated in CTP. McKee Road/Saulsbury Road Study The Dover/Kent County MPO completed in May 2023 a capacity study of the McKee/Saulsbury corridor from the US13/Scarborough Road intersection to the POW-MIA Parkway/US13 intersection. This initiative examined potential capacity expansion as a result of past and future development, as well as the impact of recent improvements such as those at the Route 8/Route 15 intersection. The study identified potential improvements such as redesigned and/or additional turn lane, roadway configuration changes, and relocation of an intersection with a traffic signal. This corridor will be studied in the future. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES: Kings Highway/White Oak Road and Route 13 Intersection The intersection of Kings Highway/White Oak Road/US 13 continues to need improvements to meet acceptable levels of service (now functioning at LOS “E”). Extensive adjacent commercial development, along with nearby recreational and institutional uses, have added traffic and access burdens to this intersection. Nearby multi-use paths contribute to increased bike and pedestrian traffic as well. This intersection was identified in the DelDOT Transportation Operations Management Plan as a congestion hotspot in Kent County. Recommendations included adding a two-stage pedestrian crossing system and 15

Item 1. revising the intersection at White Oak Road and Centre Drive to provide additional access to US 13. The revised plans for Senator Bikeway include a crossing of US 13 at this intersection. This enhanced bicycle crossing must be included in the planning and engineering of this project. This intersection is also a gateway downtown. This project is included in the FY-25-30 CTP spend plan with Project Development in FY 2027. Banning Street/Clarence Street/Forest Street Connector The Dover/Kent County MPO completed a study assessing the construction of a connector from North Street at the Banning Street signal running along Clarence Street, extending north to Forest Street. This study is an update to a study of the transportation needs in this area from about 2000. It includes consideration of flooding, traffic flow, and intersection alignments near Lincoln and Forest Streets. This project is included in the FY 25-30 CTP spend plan with Project Development in FY 2027 NEW PROJECT REQUESTS: Sidewalk Improvements to N. State Street from Division Street to N. Governor’s Avenue (New Project) State Street is one of the oldest developed portions of the city, with mature trees, stately homes on well landscaped lots, and a complete sidewalk and curb system. But the maturity of the trees and relative age of curbs and sidewalks bring problems associated with tree roots and lifted walks, crumbled curbs, ADA conflicts, etc. The city recently replaced the water line in N. State Street but was not able, due to funding requirements, to effectively assess and remedy these issues. We are requesting that the MPO conduct a study to determine existing conditions and make recommendations leading to adding this project to the DelDOT TAP program to examine alternatives that would minimize tree removal while improving pedestrian safety. Leipsic Road/Persimmon Tree Lane from US13 to east of SR1 overpass (New Project) This section of roadway is significantly impacted whenever there is a large event at Bally’s Casino/Dover International Speedway (such as Firefly music festival, large car show, NASCAR race, etc.). The impact extends from the US13/Leipsic Road intersection east to at least Persimmon Tree Lane and perhaps as far as Route 9, impacting residents at Persimmon Place, Persimmon Tree Apartments, Wild Meadows, and various businesses and residents along the roadway. The impact will be greater when a planned 200+ unit apartment complex is completed next year. It is exacerbated by the parking areas, camping, and entertainment venues also located on the east side of SR1, necessitating heavy pedestrian traffic on the roadway shoulders and overpass. Although improvements have been made to the east side at the Leipsic Road/Persimmon Tree Lane intersection, this area becomes highly congested restricting EMS/Public Safety response and endangering the public. The city requests a study of Leipsic Road/Persimmon Tree Lane be a part of the FY26 UPWP. The study should assess opportunities for additional vehicle and pedestrian access or crossings to Speedway properties, and other traffic controls to improve safety and reduce the burden on residents in adjacent communities. Downtown Strategic Plan Improvements (New Project) The recently completed Capital City 2030 Downtown Dover Master Plan has recommended to the Downtown Dover Partnership a number of items for consideration. Many of the short-term recommendations involve painted crosswalks (2 have been completed), curb extensions, increased walkability, signage and wayfinding improvements. Also considered recommendations that include physical changes to crosswalks and curbs, roadway modification, signalization, raised street beds, street 16

Item 1. furniture, and possible connectivity/mobility improvements. As the Downtown Master Plan evolves these projects will be more fully detailed and costed. These improvements are not yet prioritized. Bay Road Pedestrian Improvements and Landscaping (New Project) Dover Kent County MPO recently completed the Bay Road Pedestrian Path and Walking Trail Study. This study describes the existing conditions along Bay Road, identifies the lack of adequate pedestrian amenities such as sidewalks, walking paths and crosswalks, and lists the most important recommended changes for improving pedestrian connectivity in the area. The city supports this project as well as related projects along Horsepond Road and at the US13/Bay Road/MLK/South Little Creek Road intersections .The city asks that consideration also be given to improving the visual appearance attributes of this gateway to the city. The city will submit this request for consideration in the FY26 UPWP process. COMPLETED PROJECTS (from 2023/2024 lists): Saulsbury Road/Route 8 Corridor Plan Improvements (SR 8 & SR 15 Intersection) This project involved improvements to Route 8 and Route 15, including turn-and-through lane improvements to improve safety, better manage access, reduce congestion, and provide better traffic flow. Construction is completed with these improvements. The City has also requested that the MPO further study the conditions along Route 8 west of Kenton Road to the City’s westerly limits. This study should be part of Phase 2 of the East/West Freight Route Study, scheduled for completion at the end of FY25. N. Governors/N. Bradford/Ross Street intersection (6-Way) This project resulted from several traffic accidents and related safety issues at what is a six-way intersection of local streets and N. Governors Blvd, a high-volume collector/minor arterial through the city. Traffic volumes, flow, safety, and design options were studied by DelDOT with a recommendation for the construction of a roundabout being undertaken. CTF funds were pledged to this project. After public input DelDOT installed a restricted intersection with signage, striping and tubular markers; this project was completed in 2024. No additional projects are planned for this area. PROJECTS REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION: The following projects originally submitted in prior Transportation Priority lists have been eliminated from consideration (listed for tracking purposes only): Crawford Carroll Avenue Extension; Route 8/Hazelettville Connector; and US 13 Service Roads/Scarbough Road C&D Roads. 17

Item 2. City of New Castle, DE Thursday, January 23, 2025 Chapter 209. Streets and Sidewalks Article I. Removal of Snow and Ice § 209-1. Removal of snow and ice required. Any person, corporation, company or other entity, being the owner, tenant or occupant of any house or other building, or the owner of any improved or unimproved lot, shall remove any snow, hail, ice or other matter or thing from any pavement, sidewalk or footway along and adjoining said premises within 24 hours of the time snow ceased to fall or the ice formed. Said owner, tenant or occupant shall cause a pathway to be cleared at least three feet in width along the pavement or sidewalk to the gutter to allow the free passage of pedestrians. § 209-2. Violations and penalties. Any person, corporation, company or other entity found guilty of a violation of this article shall pay a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100. 18

Sec. 98-5. - Duty of tenants or owners to maintain sidewalks and landscaped areas within the street right-of-way. Item 2. (a) It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any premises abutting upon a sidewalk to permit or allow snow or ice to remain thereon for longer than 12 hours of daylight after it has ceased snowing, or to permit debris or other materials to accumulate at any time so that pedestrians may conveniently and safely pass. (b) It is the responsibility of the owner or occupant of any premises abutting upon a sidewalk to keep the landscaped area between the sidewalk and the curbline, or where no sidewalk exists between the property line and curbline or paved street, maintained in accordance with the standards set forth in chapter 114, article II, pertaining to weeds. (c) It shall be unlawful to sweep, blow, or otherwise discharge grass clippings into any street, sidewalk, storm drain, or water course more than incidental amounts of grass. (d) Violations; penalties. Any person(s) violating any provision of this section shall be fined as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. (Code 1968, § 28-25; Code 1981, § 19-5; Ord. of 8-10-1987, § 1; Ord. of 2-23-1998; Ord. No. 2014-19, 9-8-2014) 19

Item 1. ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: City Council Committee of the Whole – Legislative, Finance & Administration Committee DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: 1/17/2025 PREPARED BY: Ann Marie Townshend (Rossi Group) and Sharon Duca SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance #2025-01 – Amending Appendix C – Downtown Redevelopment REFERENCE: Downtown Development District Renewal RELATED PROJECT: Downtown Development District Renewal REVIEWED BY: David S. Hugg, III EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: n/a AMOUNT BUDGETED: n/a FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): n/a TIMETABLE: Proposed First Reading on February 10, 2025 Proposed Final Reading on February 24, 2025 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends in favor of the proposed ordinance. EXHIBITS: Proposed Ordinance #2025-01; “Updated Downtown Redevelopment Areas” map BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS In May 2024, City Council approved the application submission for Dover’s Downtown Development District (DDD) renewal. In August 2024, Governor Carney extended Dover’s DDD designation for an additional five years. The renewal period begins this month, in January 2025. The DDD renewal included a change to the DDD boundary. As the City’s incentives for the DDD are specified in the City of Dover Code Appendix C, Downtown Redevelopment, an amendment to the boundary described in this appendix is necessary to implement the program’s renewal. The proposed ordinance also expands the ”Target Area” boundary to align with the DDD expansion to the north and west. The proposed amendment also includes some clean-up of the appendix including the following: • The description of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) is moved from definitions to its own article. The description of the Board of Directors make-up references the DDP by-laws and maintains the requirement that at least five (5) members represent downtown property owners. The proposed ordinance also reduces the frequency for the DDP to submit financial reports to City Council from monthly to quarterly and reduces the frequency of operational reporting from monthly to annually. • The proposed ordinance moves the details of incentive eligibility requirements from definitions to the article on eligibility. It renames the “High Priority Target Area” to “Downtown Development District” and references the State designation. • The proposed ordinance clarifies that the ineligibility of tax-exempt properties does not apply to non-profits building or renovating houses that will be transferred to non-tax-exempt owners. • The proposed ordinance also clarifies that the City cannot waive Kent County impact fees and that permit fee waivers do not apply to sign permits. 20

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Item 1. City of Dover CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE #2025-01 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Appendix C Downtown Redevelopment, be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, 5 blue, italics, and deleting the text indicated in red, bold, italics strikethrough as follows: 6 7 ARTICLE I. INTENT 8 The city council has deemed it to be in the best interests of the residents of the city and in 9 furtherance of their health, safety and welfare to promote the redevelopment of downtown 10 Dover. In order to promote the redevelopment, [the] council has determined that incentives in the 11 forms of tax abatements, impact fee waivers and building permit caps should be offered. 12 ARTICLE II. DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP 13 (a) The Downtown Dover Partnership shall be established and duly incorporated under the 14 not-for-profit corporation provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law (8 Del. C 15 §101 et seq.) for the purpose of fostering redevelopment within the target area. 16 (b) Certification of incorporation. The city solicitor, as incorporator of the company, shall 17 prepare and cause, or amend, the certificate of incorporation to be filed with the secretary 18 of State of Delaware, which certificate shall include those requirements set forth in 22 19 Del. C. § 1504, as amended. 20 (c) Membership of company and board of directors. The management company shall be a 21 corporation comprised of a board of directors established in accordance with the by-laws 22 approved by the board of directors, provided that not less than five directors shall own a 23 commercial property within the district, or shall be the designee of such owner. 24 (d) Company reports. The management company shall file with the finance department and 25 with the city clerk a quarterly financial report and shall also provide an annual operating 26 report. The city shall annually review the performance of the management company and 27 shall prepare for public inspection a report which certifies that the management company 28 is in compliance with its enabling ordinance, its certificate of incorporation and bylaws, 29 and the provisions of this appendix and 22 Del. C. ch. 15 (22 Del. C. § 1501 et seq.); the 30 management company is fiscally sound; and the management company has not 31 discriminated against any person based upon race, sex, national origin, religion, age or 32 disability. 33 ARTICLE IIIII. DEFINITIONS 34 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this ordinance, shall have the 35 meanings ascribed to them in this article, except where the context clearly indicates a different 36 meaning: 22

Item 1. Ordinance #2025-01 – Amending Appendix C Downtown Redevelopment Page 2 37 Section 1. Beneficiary of the incentives. 38 The beneficiary of the incentives shall include the person or artificial entity that receives the 39 incentive and the owner of one-half or greater interest in an artificial entity that receives the 40 incentive. 41 Section 2. Downtown Dover Partnership. 42 (a) The Downtown Dover Partnership shall be established and duly incorporated under the 43 not-for-profit corporation provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law (8 Del. C 44 §101 et seq.) for the purpose of fostering redevelopment within the target area. 45 (b) Certification of incorporation. The city solicitor, as incorporator of the company, shall 46 prepare and cause, or amend, the certificate of incorporation to be filed with the secretary 47 of State of Delaware, which certificate shall include those requirements set forth in 22 48 Del. C. § 1504, as amended. 49 (c) Membership of company and board of directors. The management company shall be a 50 corporation comprised of not less than five members or directors respectively who either 51 own a commercial property within the district, or are the designee of such owner. 52 (d) Company reports. The management company shall file with the finance department and 53 with the city clerk a monthly financial report and shall also provide an operating report 54 monthly. The city shall annually review the performance of the management company 55 and shall prepare for public inspection a report which certifies that the management 56 company is in compliance with its enabling ordinance, its certificate of incorporation and 57 bylaws, and the provisions of this appendix and 22 Del. C. ch. 15 (22 Del. C. § 1501 et 58 seq.); the management company is fiscally sound; and the management company has not 59 discriminated against any person based upon race, sex, national origin, religion, age or 60 disability. 61 Section 2 3. Eligible project. 62 Eligible project shall mean a new construction or renovation that meets the requirements of Article 63 III Eligibility of this Appendix.: 64 (a) Is located within the target area; and 65 (b) The fair market value of the materials to be used in and the labor to be performed on 66 the project exceeds the sum of $15,000.00; and 67 (c) Is for commercial, office, or a residential use; and 68 (d) Conforms to the intent of this ordinance. 69 In order for a residential use to be an eligible project, the object of the construction or 70 renovation must be a dwelling unit as defined in article 12 of the City of Dover zoning 71 ordinance [appendix B]. Construction or renovation of accessory buildings as defined in 72 article 12 of the City of Dover zoning ordinance [appendix B] shall not be eligible for 73 development incentives. Construction or renovation which constitutes ordinary replacement or 74 routine maintenance shall not qualify as an eligible project. 75 Section 3 4. Target area. 76 Target area shall mean that part of the city more particularly described as follows: 77 Beginning at a point at the intersection of the centerlines of North New Street and Clara 78 Street south to the intersection of the centerlines of North New Street and Mary Street, 23

Item 1. Ordinance #2025-01 – Amending Appendix C Downtown Redevelopment Page 3 79 east to the intersection of the center lines of North Governors Avenue and Mary Street 80 south to the intersection of the centerlines of Governors Avenue and Cecil Street, east to 81 the intersection of the centerlines of Cecil and North State Streets, then continuing on the 82 centerline of North State Street in a southerly direction to the intersection of the centerline 83 of State Street and an extension of the centerline of Delaware Avenue, then continuing on 84 the centerline and an extension of the centerline of Delaware Avenue in an easterly 85 direction to the point of intersection of an extension of the centerline of Delaware Avenue 86 and the St. Jones River, then following the centerline of the St. Jones River in a southerly 87 direction to the point of intersection of the centerline of the St. Jones River and the 88 southerly property line of lands now or formerly of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, 89 being the site of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, then proceeding in a westerly 90 direction along said property line to the easterly right-of-way line of South State Street 91 (U.S. Route 13-A), then crossing the right-of-way line of South State Street in a westerly 92 direction and joining the centerline of Hope Street and proceeding in a westerly direction to 93 the centerlines of Hope Street and South Governors Avenue, then proceeding in a southerly 94 direction along the centerline of South Governors Avenue to the point of intersection of the 95 centerlines of South Governors Avenue and Dover Street, then proceeding in a westerly 96 direction along the centerline of Dover Street to the point of intersection of the centerlines 97 of Dover Street and Westview Terrace, then continuing in a northerly direction on the 98 centerline of Westview Terrace to the point of intersection of the centerline of Westview 99 Terrace and New Burton Road, then proceeding in a northeasterly direction on the 100 centerline of New Burton Road to the point of intersection of New Burton Road and West 101 Street, then continuing in a northerly direction along the westerly right-of-way line of West 102 Street to the point of intersection of the westerly side of the right-of-way of West Street and 103 the northerly property line of lands now or formerly of Dover Rent-All, Inc., then 104 continuing in a westerly direction along said property line to the point of intersection of said 105 property line and the lands of Conrail Railroad, then proceeding in a northerly direction 106 along the easterly right-of-way line of Conrail Railroad in a northerly direction to the point 107 of intersection of the centerline of West North Street and then westerly along the centerline 108 of West North Street to Clarence Street and north along the center line of Clarence Street to 109 Slaughter Street, and west along the center line of Slaughter Street to Cherry Street and 110 north along the center line of Cherry Street to the intersection with the center line of Lincoln 111 Street, west 122 feet to the southeast corner of the property at 826 Forest Street, north 112 along the easterly border of said property, to Forest Street, northwest 287 feet to the 113 intersection of the centerlines of Forest Street, Weston Street, and West Division Street, 114 north 508 feet along Weston Street to the southern border of the All Safe Mini Storage 115 LLC property, east 142 feet to the southeast corner of the All Safe Mini Storage LLC 116 property, north 538 feet to the southwest corner of the H S Mast Company LLC property, 117 east along the southern border of H S Mast Company LLC property 680 feet to the 118 eastern side of the Conrail right-of-way, north 359 feet to the edge western terminus of 119 Mary Street, east to the intersection of the centerlines of West Street and Mary Street, east 120 27 feet to the western property line of Delaware State University (DSU), north 403 feet 121 along the western border of the DSU property, east 430 feet along the northern border of 122 the DSU property to North Queen Street, north 346 feet to the intersection of the 123 centerlines of North Queen Street and Clara Street, and east to the intersection of the 124 centerlines of Clara Street and North New Street. to a point of intersection with an 24

Item 1. Ordinance #2025-01 – Amending Appendix C Downtown Redevelopment Page 4 125 extension of the westerly property line of lands now or of late of Michael Nash, being the 126 site of the former Diamond Ice Company, then proceeding in a northerly direction along 127 the westerly property line of the Nash property and in a line extending to the intersection 128 of the southerly property line of lands now or of late Paul T. and Aiko Moore, and then 129 northwesterly and then northerly along the southern and western property line of the 130 Moore property and extending north to an intersection with the centerline of Lincoln 131 Street, and then easterly along the centerline of Lincoln Street to a point of intersection of 132 an extension of the westerly property line of lands now or formerly of Frank Moore et al., 133 and then northerly along the western property of Frank Moore et al. and extending to a 134 point of intersection with the centerline of Forest Street, then easterly along the 135 centerline of Forest Street to a point of intersection with an extension of the westerly 136 property of the lands now or formerly of the Salvation Army, and then northerly and 137 easterly along the western and north property line of the Salvation Army property to the 138 point of intersection with lands now or of late Conrail Railroad, then northerly along the 139 westerly property line of Conrail Railroad and extending to a point of intersection with 140 the centerline of West Division Street, and then easterly along the centerline of East 141 Division Street to the intersection of the easterly right-of-way line of Conrail Railroad, 142 and then northerly along the easterly right-of-way line of Conrail Railroad to the 143 intersection of the right-of-way of Conrail Railroad and the northerly property line of 144 lands now or of late of Southern States Cooperative, Inc., then proceeding in an easterly 145 direction a distance of 52.76 feet to the northeasterly corner of the lands now or of late of 146 Southern States Cooperative, Inc., then proceeding in a southerly direction along the 147 easterly property line of lands now or of late of Southern States Cooperative, Inc., to the 148 point of intersection of said property and the centerline of Mary Street, then proceeding 149 in an easterly direction along the centerline of Mary Street to the point of beginning, 150 being the point of intersection of the centerline of Mary Street and North Governors 151 Avenue, south along the centerline of North Governors Avenue to the intersection of 152 North Governors Avenue and Cecil Street, and west along the center line of Cecil Street 153 through the Wesley College Campus to the point of intersection of Cecil Street and North 154 State Street. 155 Downtown Development District High Priority Target Area shall mean that area within the 156 Target Area designated as such by the State of Delaware andpart of the city more particularly 157 described as bounded by the street center lines as follows: 158 (a) Downtown Development DistrictOriginal High Priority Target Area Designation: 159 (1) From the intersection of the centerlines of North Governors Avenue New Street 160 and Mary Clara Street south to the intersection of the centerlines of North New 161 Street Governors Avenue and Fulton Mary Street, east to the intersections of the 162 center lines of Fulton Mary Street and North Governors Avenue State Street, 163 south to the intersection of the center lines of South State Street North Governors 164 Avenue and Fulton Loockerman Street, east to the intersection of the centerlines 165 of North State Street and Fulton Street, south to the intersection of the 166 centerlines of State Street and Division Street, east to the intersection of the 167 centerlines of Pennsylvania Avenue and Division Street, south to the 168 intersection of the centerlines of Pennsylvania Avenue and Kings Highway, 169 southwest to the intersection of the centerlines of Kings Highway and Reed 25

Item 1. Ordinance #2025-01 – Amending Appendix C Downtown Redevelopment Page 5 170 Street, east 1,361 along the southern boundary property located at 89 Kings 171 Highway to the westerly edge of Mirror Lake, south along the westerly edge of 172 Mirror Lake to Loockerman Street 201 feet west of the intersection of the 173 centerlines of Loockerman Street and Park Drive, west 1,386 feet along 174 Loockerman Street, south 282 feet to the northeast corner of the property 175 located at 15 East North Street, west 36 feet to the northwest corner of the 176 property located at 15 East North Street, south 73 feet long the westerly border 177 of the property located at 15 East North Street to North Street, west 137 feet to 178 the intersection of the centerlines of State Street and North Street, east 73 feet to 179 the northwest corner of the property located at 7 The Green, south 274 feet 180 along the westerly edge of the property located at 7 The Green to The Green, 181 792 feet along the western portion of The Green to the intersection of the 182 centerlines of South State Street and The Green, south 200 feet past the 183 intersection of the centerlines of South State Street and Water Street to the 184 northeast corner of the property located at 540 South State Street, west 787 feet 185 along the northern border of the property located at 540 South State Street to 186 South Governors Avenue, north 172 feet to the intersection of the centerlines of 187 South Governors Ave and Water Street, west to the intersection of the 188 centerlines of South Queen Street and Water Street, north to the intersection of 189 the centerlines of Queen Street and North Street, west to the intersection of the 190 centerlines of Clarence Street and North Street, north to the intersection of the 191 centerlines of Clarence Street and Slaughter Street, west to the intersection of 192 the centerlines of Cherry Street and Slaughter Street, north to the intersection 193 of the centerlines of Cherry Street and Lincoln Street, west 122 feet to the 194 southeast corner of the property at 826 Forest Street, north along the easterly 195 border of said property, to Forest Street, northwest 287 feet to the intersection of 196 the centerlines of Forest Street, Weston Street, and West Division Street, north 197 508 feet along Weston Street to the southern border of the property located at 198 101 Weston Drive, east 142 feet to the southeast corner of the property located 199 at 101 Weston Drive, north 538 feet to the southwest corner of the property 200 located at 300 Ridgley Street, east along the southern border of property located 201 at 300 Ridgley Street 680 feet to the eastern side of the railroad right-of-way, 202 north 359 feet to the edge western terminus of Mary Street, east to the 203 intersection of the centerlines of West Street and Mary Street, east 27 feet to the 204 western property line of property located at 511 Mary Street, north 403 feet 205 along the western border of the property located at 511 Mary Street, east 430 206 feet along the northern border of the property located at 511 Mary Street to 207 North Queen Street, north 346 feet to the intersection of the centerlines of 208 North Queen Street and Clara Street, and east to the intersection of the 209 centerlines of Clara Street and North New Street. 202 feet and then south 172 210 feet and then west 36 feet and south 73 feet, and west along the right-of-way of 211 North Street for 136 feet, and then south 45 feet along the center line of State 212 Street and then east 73 feet along the south right-of-way of North Street and 213 then south 71 feet, and then west 11 feet and south six feet and west 20 feet and 214 south 135 feet and west 8 feet and then south 22 feet, then west following the 215 centerline of The Green to the south intersection of the center lines of South 26

Item 1. Ordinance #2025-01 – Amending Appendix C Downtown Redevelopment Page 6 216 State Street and The Green, south to West Water Street and south 218 feet and 217 west 205 feet and southwest 41 feet and west 246 feet and north 102 feet and 218 west 103 feet and northwest 3 feet and west 40 feet and southwest 9 feet and 219 west 44 feet and north to the intersection of South Governors Avenue and the 220 centerline of West Water Street and west to the intersection of the center lines of 221 West Water Street and South Queen Street, south along the center line of South 222 Queen Street 541.11 feet and then west to the center line of South West Street, 223 and north to the intersection of the center lines of West North Street and South 224 West Street, and west to the intersection of the center lines of West North Street 225 and Clarence Street and north to the intersection of the center lines of Clarence 226 Street and Slaughter Street, and west along the center line of Slaughter Street to 227 Cherry Street and north along the center line of Cherry Street to the 228 intersection with the center line of Lincoln Street, and east along the center line 229 of Lincoln Street to the intersection of the center lines of Forest Street and 230 South West Street, and north along the center line of South West Street to the 231 intersection of the center lines of West Street and West Division Street, and west 232 to the east property line of the Norfolk Southern railroad track, and north along 233 this property line to the intersection with the center line of Mary Street, and 234 west to the intersection of the center lines of Mary Street and North Governors 235 Avenue. 236 (b) Expanded boundary approved by the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues, 237 effective February 1, 2024: 238 (1) Beginning at the intersection of S. State Street and Loockerman Street and then 239 turning east 202 feet along the southern edge of Loockerman Plaza and then 240 turning north 110 feet to the northern edge of Legislative Avenue and then 241 following the northern edge of E. Loockerman Street 621 feet to the westerly 242 edge of the bridge crossing the St. Jones River at Mirror Lake and then 243 following the westerly edge of Mirror Lake to the boundary of lands of the State 244 of Delaware and then turning west and following the southern boundary of said 245 state lands until the intersection with Kings Highway and then west along the 246 southern edge of E. Reed Street to the original target area boundary and co- 247 located with that boundary south to the point of beginning. 248 (2) Being that the boundary extension encompassing 14 acres is approved by the 249 Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues. 250 (3) Subject to the condition that no rebates will be granted for expansion of the 251 gross square footage of the building on parcel 2-05-07705-04-5200-00001 252 unless an eligible project(s) mitigates future flood risks and improves the 253 resiliency of the site. Renovations to the existing building may be considered 254 appropriate, at the discretion of the Office of State Planning Coordination 255 (OSPC) and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). 256 (4) The boundary extension set forth above shall be incorporated into the City of 257 Dover's GIS system as an amendment to the High Priority Target Area (a.k.a. 258 the Downtown Development District). 259 ARTICLE IV III. ELIGIBILITY 27

Item 1. Ordinance #2025-01 – Amending Appendix C Downtown Redevelopment Page 7 260 Section 1. Eligible Project 261 Eligible projects shall include a new construction or renovation which: 262 (a) Is located within the target area; and 263 (b) The fair market value of the materials to be used in and the labor to be performed on 264 the project exceeds the sum of $5,000.00; and 265 (c) Is for commercial, office, or a residential use; and 266 (d) Conforms to the intent of this ordinance. 267 (e) In accordance with the agreement with the Delaware Office of State Planning 268 Coordination and the Delaware State Housing Authority, no rebates will be granted 269 for expansion of the gross square footage of the building on parcel 2-05-07705-04- 270 5200-00001 (9 East Loockerman Street) unless an eligible project(s) mitigates future 271 flood risks and improves the resiliency of the site. Renovations to the existing 272 building may be considered appropriate, at the discretion of the Office of State 273 Planning Coordination (OSPC) and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). 274 (f) In order for a residential use to be an eligible project, the object of the construction 275 or renovation must be a dwelling unit as defined in article 12 of appendix B Zoning. 276 Construction or renovation of accessory buildings as defined in article 12 of 277 appendix B Zoning shall not be eligible for development incentives. 278 Section 2 1. Development incentive ineligibility. 279 An otherwise eligible project shall be ineligible for development incentives if: 280 (a) An application for a building permit for the project was filed prior to the effective 281 date of this ordinance; or 282 (b) Construction or renovation commenced prior to the effective date of this ordinance; 283 or 284 (a)(c) Issuance of the certificate of occupancy and/or the completion and finalization of 285 the building permit occurs before the application for development incentives is 286 received; or 287 (b)(d) The subject property is exempt from City of Dover real estate taxes, except in 288 cases where the property is owned by a non-profit organization constructing or 289 renovating a home to be transferred to non-tax-exempt homeowners; or 290 (c)(e) The beneficiary of the incentives is delinquent on any of the obligations listed in 291 Dover Code, Chapter 1 General Provisions, section 1-13(b). 292 Section 3 2. Revocation of eligibility. 293 The beneficiary of the incentives provided by this Appendix must remain current on all 294 obligations due the city. If, at any time after the incentives have been granted, the beneficiary of 295 the incentives becomes delinquent on any of the obligations listed in Dover Code Chapter 1 296 General Provisions, section 1-13(b), the city manager shall revoke the eligibility for any portion 297 of the incentives not yet received by the beneficiary. Notice shall be given to such beneficiary in 298 writing. 299 ARTICLE IV. DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES 28

Item 1. Ordinance #2025-01 – Amending Appendix C Downtown Redevelopment Page 8 300 Eligible projects within the Target Area shall be eligible for the following development 301 incentives: 302 Section 1. Waiver of permit fees. 303 Fees for building, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection permits shall be waived for 304 eligible projects. Waivers do not apply to sign permits. 305 Section 2. Waiver of impact fees. 306 Eligible projects shall qualify for city water and wastewater impact fee waiver of the cost of 307 such fees. The city cannot waive Kent County impact fees. 308 Section 3. Abatement of property taxes on the value of improvement. 309 Eligible projects shall receive property tax waivers for a period not to exceed ten years so 310 that improvements to the properties made in accordance with the intent of this ordinance will not 311 be taxed for a period of time not to exceed ten years from the date of the making of the 312 improvements. The said ten-year period will commence with the date of issuance of a building 313 permit. 314 Eligible projects within the High Priority Target Area shall also be eligible for the following 315 incentives: 316 Section 4. Business license fee waiver. 317 Businesses that open within or relocate to the Downtown Development District on or after 318 March 1, 2015, shall be eligible for a waiver of all city business license fees associated with the 319 business for a period of three years. Eligible businesses are still required to obtain the 320 required city business licenses. 321 Section 5. Rebate of the buyer’s portion of the real estate transfer tax. 322 • For properties which have transferred on or after March 1, 2015, the property owner shall be 323 eligible for a rebate of the buyer's portion of the real estate transfer tax upon issuance of a 324 certificate of occupancy, provided that a certificate of occupancy is issued for improvements to 325 the property within five years of the payment of the real estate transfer tax. 326 • Businesses that open within or relocate to the high priority target area on or after 327 March 1, 2015, shall be eligible for a waiver of all city business license fees 328 associated with the business for a period of three years. Eligible businesses are still 329 required to obtain the required city business licenses. 330 ARTICLE V. ADMINISTRATION 331 The city manager and his/her staff shall develop the administrative procedures and 332 application forms necessary to implement this ordinance. If a potential beneficiary of the 333 incentives submits an application for incentives after a fee has been paid, except as otherwise 334 provided in this appendix, the city will not issue a refund of fees paid. The city manager and 335 his staff shall promulgate reasonable standards to be used in determining whether an eligible 336 project shall receive development incentives and, if so, which incentives shall be granted. 337 Administrative staff shall review applications for development incentives and grant incentives 338 to eligible projects. Applicants shall be notified of the action taken on their applications by 339 mail. 340 ARTICLE VI. - APPEALS 29

Item 1. Ordinance #2025-01 – Amending Appendix C Downtown Redevelopment Page 9 341 Applicants denied development incentives shall have the right to appeal the decision to the 342 city council within 30 days from the date that the notification was sent to the applicant of 343 mailing of the formal notification. Such appeal shall be in writing, signed by the owner of the 344 property in question, and filed with the city clerk. 345 ARTICLE VII. SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE 346 Section 1. Severability. 347 Should any section or provision of this ordinance be declared to be unconstitutional or 348 otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any 349 part thereof other than the parts so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. 350 Section 2. Effective date. 351 This ordinance shall be effective as of January 1, 1991. 352 353 SYNOPSIS 354 The purpose of this ordinance is to codify the updated boundary of 355 the Downtown Development District (DDD) approved by the State 356 of Delaware. The amendments to Appendix C include: The 357 description of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) is moved 358 from definitions to its own article. The description of the Board of 359 Directors make-up references the DDP by-laws and maintains the 360 requirement that at least five (5) members represent downtown 361 property owners. It also reduces the frequency for the DDP to submit 362 financial reports to City Council from monthly to quarterly and 363 reduces the frequency of operational reporting from monthly to 364 annually. 365 The ordinance moves the details of incentive eligibility 366 requirements from definitions to the article on eligibility. It modifies 367 the “Target Area” to encompass the entire DDD area. It renames the 368 “High Priority Target Area” to “Downtown Development District” 369 an references the State designation. It modifies the DDD boundary 370 to align with the updated DDD boundary approved by the State of 371 Delaware. 372 The ordinance clarifies that the ineligibility of tax-exempt properties 373 does not apply to non-profits building or renovating houses that will 374 be transferred to non-tax-exempt owners. It also clarifies that the 375 City cannot waive Kent County impact fees and that permit fee 376 waivers do not apply to sign permits. 377 378 ADOPTED: 379 380 381 30

Item 1. Ordinance #2025-01 – Amending Appendix C Downtown Redevelopment Page 10 382 Action History 383 01/28/2025 – Scheduled for Introduction – Legislative, Finance, and 384 Administration Committee 31

Item 2. City of Dover CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-03 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 2 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Chapter 1 – General Provisions, Section 1-18. – City of Dover Service Mark, 5 be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics and deleting the 6 text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 7 8 Chapter 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS 9 10 Section 1-18 City of Dover Service Mark 11 12 (a) No person shall intentionally or negligently use the Registered Service 13 Mark of the Seal of the City of Dover for Dover for any public or private 14 use whatsoever, or as part of a public or civic event, a promotional activity, 15 or a product or advertisement without express written consent of the City 16 Council of the City of Dover. Application for use, review criteria and more 17 can be found in the City Seal Usage Policy of the City of Dover. 18 19 (b) Any person who violates this ordinance shall be fined an amount not 20 exceeding $100 per use of said Registered Service Mark of the Seal of the 21 City of Dover and any written materials that depict the Registered Service 22 Mark of the City of Dover may be confiscated by the appropriate law 23 enforcement authority of the City of Dover. 24 25 (c) This ordinance shall apply to the prohibition of the use of the Registered 26 Service Mark of the City of Dover for any advertisement purpose of any 27 kind whatsoever, including, but limited to, use on advertisement materials 28 for political purposes, including, but not limited to, advertisement for 29 election campaigns. 30 31 (d) No person shall be permitted to use the Registered Service Mark of the Seal 32 of the City of Dover for any political campaign material or for any political 33 purposes of any nature whatsoever. 34 35 ADOPTED: * 36 37 38 39 32

Item 2. Proposed Ordinance #2025-03 – Amending Chapter 1 – General Provisions, Section 1-18. – City of Dover Service Mark Page 2 40 SYNOPSIS 41 This Ordinance prohibits the use by anyone, including, but not limited to, elected 42 officials and/or candidates for election, from using the Registered Service Mark of 43 the Seal of the City of Dover without explicit written permission of the City Council 44 of the City of Dover. 45 46 (SPONSORS: LEWIS AND SUDLER) 47 48 Action History 49 01/28/2025 – Scheduled for Introduction – Council Committee of the Whole/ Legislative, Finance, and 50 Administration Committee 33

Item 3. ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: City of Dover Council DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Customer Service Department / Tax DATE SUBMITTED: 1/21/2025 PREPARED BY: Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director SUBJECT: FY 2026 Tax Valuation and FY 2027 Reevaluation Thereafter REFERENCE: Tax Code Sec. 102-1. Valuation and assessment. RELATED PROJECT: n/a REVIEWED BY: Dave Hugg, City Manager EXHIBITS: n/a EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Unknown AMOUNT BUDGETED: n/a FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): n/a TIMETABLE: July 1, 2025 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is to use the City’s 2020 re-assessment values for the 2025 tax bills. Change the ordinance to adopt Kent County tax values starting with Fiscal Year 2027, thereafter in FY 2029 they would be assessed every 5 years. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Sec. 102-1. Valuation and assessment. Section 47 of the Charter provides that an impartial valuation and assessment of all real property within the city may be conducted by the city assessor or assessors. The council may also direct that in lieu of the assessment and valuation by the city assessor, a reassessment and revaluation may be done by Kent County Levy Court. the assessor or assessors or an outside mass appraisal company or a consortium of appraisers chosen by the council. Such contractor and tax Office staff will be under the supervision of the city manager or his/her designee. Commencing with the year Fiscal Year 2026 City re-assessment values from the 2020 assessment will be used to calculate the 2025 tax bills, starting in Fiscal Year 2027 the City will use the Kent County values which will be reassessed in FY 2029 and every 5 years after, 2010 and every fifth year thereafter, unless otherwise directed, the revaluation and reassessment of all real property may be conducted, under the supervision of the assessor or in conjunction with the assessor and/or the city manager or his/her designee, by an outside mass appraisal company or a consortium of appraisers chosen by the council or by Kent Couty Levy Court. The mass appraisal company or consortium of appraisers shall be licensed to conduct business in the State of Delaware and the City of Dover and shall employ appraisers who are licensed by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulations. All property shall be valued as to its status; as of its ownership; as of its current market value as of the January 1 assessment date and shall reflect fair market value. (Code 1981, § 19.5-1; Ord. of 1-22-2001; Ord. No. 2009-17, 11-9-2009; Ord. No. 2010-01, 2-14-2011; Ord. No. 2011-31, 4-9-2012; Ord. No. 2021-18, 9-27-2021) 34