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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
JUNE 22, 2015 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.)
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AGENDA ITEMS AND ACT UPON THEM IN THE FUTURE.
INVOCATION BY REVEREND THEODORE HENDERSON
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
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 JUNE 8, 2015
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - YOUNG’S STUDIO
B. CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS - DOVER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
TEAM
3. PRESENTATIONS - RECOGNITION OF SERVICE
A. DAVID TRUAX - SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (JULY 2014 -
MAY 2015)
B. RICHARD SNAMAN - SERVICES TO SENIORS COMMITTEE (OCTOBER 2006 - JUNE 2008)
AND UTILITY COMMITTEE (MAY 2004 - MAY 2015)
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* 4. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT -
JUNE 8, 2015
A. REVIEW OF YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF THE YOUTH APPLICATIONS AS PRESENTED
AND THAT THE ADULT APPLICANT BE RECOMMENDED FOR ACCEPTANCE PENDING
SUCCESSFUL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND CLEAN HANDS CHECKS)
B. REVIEW OF PLANNING, INSPECTIONS, AND RECREATION 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
* 5. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 8, 2015
A. DISPOSITION OF CITY OWNED LAND – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16 SOUTH QUEEN
STREET, 18 SOUTH QUEEN STREET, AND 24 NORTH NEW STREET
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION TO: 1) DECLARE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 16 SOUTH QUEEN STREET, 18 SOUTH QUEEN STREET, AND
24 NORTH NEW STREET AS EXCESS PROPERTY; 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE A FINAL SALE PRICE WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY THAT MINIMIZES THE
WRITE-OFF AMOUNTS FOR 16 AND 18 SOUTH QUEEN STREET; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF 24 NORTH NEW STREET USING THE "STANDARD METHOD OF
DISPOSITION”)
B. DISCUSSION - FISCAL YEAR 2015 AUDIT PROGRAM
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUDIT PROGRAM)
6. BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS EXEMPTION REPORT - MAY 28 AND JUNE 2, 2015
A. HOUSE OF PRIDE INC.
(BOARD RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR EXEMPTIONS)
A-1. 110 S. NEW STREET (LAND) A-7. 37 S. NEW STREET
A-2. 106 S. NEW STREET (LAND) A-8. 115 S. NEW STREET
A-3. 16 N. NEW STREET A-9. 105 S. NEW STREET
A-4. 29 S. NEW STREET A-10. 102 S. NEW STREET
A-5. 20 N. NEW STREET A-11. 55 S. NEW STREET
A-6. 38 S. NEW STREET A-12. 45 S. NEW STREET
* B. CENTRAL DELAWARE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
(BOARD RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR EXEMPTIONS B-1 THROUGH B-7)
(BOARD RECOMMENDED APPROVAL FOR ONE YEAR FOR B-8, FOR REVIEW BY BOARD)
B-1. 20 S. KIRKWOOD STREET B-5. 138 CHERRY STREET
B-2. 28 S. KIRKWOOD STREET B-6. 117 S. QUEEN STREET
B-3. 30 S. KIRKWOOD STREET B-7. 29 N. KIRKWOOD STREET
B-4. 40 S. KIRKWOOD STREET B-8. 223 W. DIVISION STREET
* C. EMERALD POINTE MAINTENANCE CORP.
(BOARD RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION)
C-1. ED05-067.01-02-14.00 - 1.5 AC - TOPAZ CIRCLE (OPEN SPACE)
C-2. ED05-067.01-01-98.00 - 1.6 AC - TOPAZ CIRCLE (OPEN SPACE)
C-3. ED05-067.01-01-96.00 - 5.9 AC - OPAL PLACE (OPEN SPACE)
C-4. ED05-067.01-02-13.00 - .08 AC - GEMSTONE BOULEVARD (OPEN SPACE)
C-5. ED05-067.01-01-97.00 - .67 AC - OPAL PLACE (OPEN SPACE)
C-6. ED05-067.01-01-99.00 - .25 AC - GEMSTONE BOULEVARD (OPEN SPACE)
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6. BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS EXEMPTION REPORT - MAY 28 AND JUNE 2, 2015
(CONTINUED)
* D. VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
(BOARD RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION)
D-1. ED05-076.09-03-70.00 - .65 AC - NORTHDOWN DRIVE (OPEN SPACE)
D-2. ED05-076.09-03-71.00 - 2.8 AC - NORTHDOWN DRIVE (OPEN SPACE)
7. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF
POLICE, FIRE AND EMS SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF DOVER
(STAFF RECOMMENDS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGEMENT, LLC TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
OF POLICE, FIRE AND EMS SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF DOVER. THIS AUTHORIZATION IS
CONTINGENT UPON THE ADOPTION OF THE FY-2016 CITY OF DOVER OPERATING BUDGET. THE
EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT WILL BE FINALIZED AFTER JULY 1, 2015.)
* 8. REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT -
THREE (3) YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE JULY 2018
A. JAMES N. KELLER
B. RICHARD SENATO
9. FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-12 - REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 35 AND 39 NORTH NEW STREET
THE FIRST READING IS OFFERED ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. IT IS RECOMMENDED FOR
REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON JULY 20, 2015 AND THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE
SET FOR AUGUST 10, 2015 AT 7:30 P.M., AT WHICH TIME THE FINAL READING AND COUNCIL
ACTION WILL TAKE PLACE. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OR CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
A. PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 35 AND 39 NORTH NEW STREET, CONSISTING OF
0.137+/- ACRES AND 0.089+/- ACRES, OWNED BY ROBERT AND ERIN BARRETT AND
ERIN L. COOPER, RESPECTIVELY. THESE PROPERTIES ARE CURRENTLY ZONED RG-1
(GENERAL RESIDENCE) AND THE PROPOSED ZONING IS RG-3 (GROUP HOUSING)
(TAX PARCELS: ED-05.076.08-05-39.00-000 AND ED-05.076.08-05-40.00-000; PLANNING REFERENCE
Z-15-03; 4TH COUNCIL DISTRICT)
10. FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCES
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCES WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE
COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2015. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
A. #2015-10 - NOTIFICATION OF TAX RATE INCREASE OVER THE ROLLED BACK TAX RATE
[REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 22 DELAWARE CODE SECTION 1105(B)]
B. #2015-11 - 2015/2016 CITY OF DOVER BUDGET ORDINANCES
11. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on June 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 7:31 p.m.), Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil,
Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole, Mr. Hosfelt, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Bernat, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Townshend,
Fire Captain Kelly II, Mr. Koenig, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell.
Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at 7:36 p.m.).
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Slavin declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mr. Stanley Richardson, 126 Reese Street, Lincoln Park, advised that there was another shooting in
his neighborhood on Friday, with a bullet going through a neighbor’s window. He noted that the
police came and took pictures and retrieved the bullet. Mr. Richardson stated that there were also
problems with residents of the group home in the neighborhood, noting that someone threw a brick
through a windshield then went through the group home busting windows. He advised that the
person was arrested; however, people are getting tired of the situation. Mr. Richardson stated that
he has complained to the group home director about these problems. At the request of
Council President Slavin, Chairman Hutchison agreed to place this item on the June 22, 2015 Safety
Advisory and Transportation Committee agenda for discussion.
Mr. Robert McNelis, 898 Wilson Drive, questioned how he could calculate the tax on his property
using the new rate. Responding, Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, requested Mr. McNelis to leave
his contact information and stated that he would call him to explain the calculation.
Mr. Alan Gaddis, 448 North State Street, advised that he and his wife attended the five (5) budget
meetings and noted that the discussions were thoughtful as members considered the proposed
budgets, its proposed tax increase, and its effects upon the citizens and upon the City itself. He
stated that their tax, based upon the latest published rate, increased to 40.5 cents per hundred dollar
assessment and would be $2.80 a day, just 46 cents a day more than what they pay now, or $1,022
per year. Mr. Gaddis stated that Council has chosen to submit a reasonable property tax rate increase
instead of transferring money from an emergency fund that will be needed for an emergency in the
future and that this choice will meet our needs for 2016 as Council explores additional income for
fiscal year 2017. Mr. Gaddis thought that, instead of kicking the can down the road until things cost
more, Council had made a wise choice.
The invocation was given by Mayor Christiansen, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Cole and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 26, 2015
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 26, 2015 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Cole and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - DR. WILLIAM N. JOHNSTON AND
MRS. SUSAN S. JOHNSTON
The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Appreciation into the record:
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented to
Dr. William N. Johnston and Susan S. Johnston
The City of Dover extends its hand to you in thanks and appreciation for the
outstanding contributions you made in giving so generously of your time, talents, and
professional attention.
Your vision, energy, and dedication have greatly enhanced our community. We wish
you all our best on your journey.
Mayor Christiansen presented the Certificate and two Dover Cups to Dr. Johnston, noting that from
the day they arrived, Dr. and Mrs. Johnston became part of the community and their leaving now was
plucking at the heart strings of many people in the City of Dover for the contributions they have
made. Dr. Johnston thanked the Mayor and the City Council and stated that he and Mrs. Johnston
had really loved being in Dover. He acknowledged that there are always issues and challenges that
all organizations have; however, he recalled the accomplishments, such as the Wesley College
streetscape and the acquisition of the Frear Building, which is now the Health Science Building at
Wesley College. Dr. Johnston stated that it had been a privilege to be a resident of this area.
PROCLAMATION - FLAG DAY AND FLAG WEEK
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, the first official flag of the United States was adopted by the Second Constitutional
Congress on June 14, 1777 and on August 3, 1949, Congress designated June 14th of each year as
"National Flag Day" and requested that the President issue an annual proclamation calling for its
observance; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 1966 Congress requested that the President designate the week in which
June 14th occurs as "National Flag Week" and call upon citizens to display the flag during that week;
and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 1982, the National Flag Day Foundation was chartered to conduct
educational programs and to encourage all Americans to pause for the Pledge of Allegiance on
Flag Day; and
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WHEREAS, Flag Day celebrates our nation's symbol of unity, devotion to freedom, and the equal
rights of all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE do hereby proclaim June 14, 2015 as FLAG DAY and the week of June 14-20, 2015
as FLAG WEEK in the City of Dover and urge all residents to pause for the Pledge of Allegiance
in honor of the Flag of the United States of America and to proudly display the flag in recognition
of the beacon of hope that it has become for our country and for people all over the world.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-10 - PROPOSING INCLUSION OF MAPLE GLEN
INTO THE KENT COUNTY STORMWATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
The Kent County Levy Court, in conjunction with the Kent Conservation District, created a
Stormwater Maintenance District program. New housing developments within the County's
jurisdiction are required to enter into the District and existing developments can opt into the District.
If those developments opting in are within a municipal corporation, consent from the governing body
is required and a Resolution proposing inclusion must be adopted.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised that many
developments with stormwater management facilities require the homeowners’ association to
manage their stormwater. She noted that many of those associations have found themselves
somewhat ill equipped to be able to meet those responsibilities and stated that this is a great program
to assist them.
Mrs. Townshend informed members that the subdivision of Maple Glen had requested inclusion in
the Stormwater Maintenance District. She noted that, if included, the Kent Conservation District
will perform the stormwater maintenance and Kent County will levy a charge for the service.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and, by a
unanimous roll call vote, Resolution No. 2015-10 was adopted, as follows:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING INCLUSION OF MAPLE GLEN INTO THE KENT
COUNTY STORMWATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, pursuant to 9 Del. C. §5202 et. seq. and Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(1) of the Kent County
Code, a Petition to extend the stormwater maintenance district for the area known as Maple Glen,
lots 1 through 46 was submitted by a majority of the real property owners within the proposed
district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(2) of the Kent County Code, the Kent Conservation
District inspected the stormwater management facilities for the proposed stormwater maintenance
district, identified required repairs, and developed an operation and maintenance plan; and
WHEREAS, all required repairs have been completed and inspected by the Kent Conservation
District; and
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WHEREAS, Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(7) of the Kent County Code requires that for subdivisions and
land developments located within incorporated areas, the petition shall be accompanied by evidence
of concurrence of the local governing body.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the proposed stormwater maintenance district expansion is adequate and appropriate;
and
2. That all of the property owners within the district are benefitted directly or indirectly thereby;
and
3. That it is in the public interest to extend the stormwater maintenance district in the manner
proposed; and
4. That the stormwater maintenance infrastructure within Maple Glen, exclusive of that within
Delaware Department of Transportation/City of Dover right-of-way, shall be maintained in
accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Plan and that maintenance shall include
regular minor and major maintenance as well as emergency repairs as needed, as defined by
Chapter 187 §90.4.B of the Kent County Code; and
5. That the inclusion of Maple Glen within the Stormwater Maintenance District and the
resulting infrastructure maintenance managed by the County shall take precedence over any
homeowner obligation for stormwater management included in declarations of restrictions
or similar development agreements. Any common open space or infrastructure within a
community not maintained as part of a stormwater maintenance district shall remain the
responsibility of the homeowners; and
6. Inclusion of Maple Glen within the Stormwater Maintenance District shall not exempt lot
owners within the subdivision from participation in a stormwater utility should one by
established by the City of Dover; and
7. That Dover City Council concurs with the extension of the Stormwater Maintenance District
- Maple Glen.
ADOPTED: JUNE 8, 2015
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11 - PROPOSING INCLUSION OF FOX HALL
WEST ADDITION INTO THE KENT COUNTY STORMWATER MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT
The Kent County Levy Court, in conjunction with the Kent Conservation District, created a
Stormwater Maintenance District program. New housing developments within the County's
jurisdiction are required to enter into the district and existing developments can opt into the district.
If those developments opting in are within a municipal corporation, consent from the governing body
is required and a Resolution proposing inclusion must be adopted.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised that the
Fox Hall West Addition, an interior portion of Fox Hall West, had requested inclusion in the
Stormwater Maintenance District. She noted that, if included, the Kent Conservation District will
perform the stormwater maintenance and Kent County will levy a charge for the service.
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Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and, by a unanimous
roll call vote, Resolution No. 2015-11 was adopted, as follows:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING INCLUSION OF FOX HALL WEST ADDITION INTO THE
KENT COUNTY STORMWATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, pursuant to 9 Del. C. §5202 et. seq. and Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(1) of the Kent County
Code, a Petition to extend the stormwater maintenance district for the area known as Fox Hall West
Addition was submitted by a majority of the real property owners within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(2) of the Kent County Code, the Kent Conservation
District inspected the stormwater management facilities for the proposed stormwater maintenance
district, identified required repairs, and developed an operation and maintenance plan; and
WHEREAS, all required repairs have been completed and inspected by the Kent Conservation
District; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(7) of the Kent County Code requires that for subdivisions and
land developments located within incorporated areas, the petition shall be accompanied by evidence
of concurrence of the local governing body.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the proposed stormwater maintenance district expansion is adequate and appropriate;
2. That all of the property owners within the district are benefitted directly or indirectly thereby;
and
3. That it is in the public interest to extend the stormwater maintenance district in the manner
proposed; and
4. That the stormwater maintenance infrastructure within Fox Hall West Addition , exclusive
of that within Delaware Department of Transportation/City of Dover right-of-way, shall be
maintained in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Plan and that maintenance
shall include regular minor and major maintenance as well as emergency repairs as needed,
as defined by Chapter 187 §90.4.B of the Kent County Code; and
5. That the inclusion of Fox Hall West Addition within the Stormwater Maintenance District
and the resulting infrastructure maintenance managed by the County shall take precedence
over any homeowner obligation for stormwater management included in declarations of
restrictions or similar development agreements. Any common open space or infrastructure
within a community not maintained as part of a stormwater maintenance district shall remain
the responsibility of the homeowners; and
6. Inclusion of Fox Hall West Addition within the Stormwater Maintenance District shall not
exempt lot owners within the subdivision from participation in a stormwater utility should
one by established by the City of Dover; and
7. That Dover City Council concurs with the extension of the Stormwater Maintenance District
- Fox Hall West Addition; and
ADOPTED: JUNE 8, 2015
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12 - PROPOSING VACATING AND ABANDONING
HARMONY LANE
During the Regular Council Meeting of November 25, 2013, Resolution No. 2013-26 Vacating and
Abandoning Harmony Lane was adopted. It was stipulated in the Resolution that “Abandonment
shall be conditional upon completion of the site development plan and parcel consolidation plan.
The proposed abandonment shall be void and of no effect if the site development plan and parcel
consolidation plan are not approved and recorded on or before November 25, 2014.” Subsequently,
the abandonment expired and the developer of Walker Woods and Walker Woods II was in the
process of completing the requirements for the abandonment. Resolution No. 2015-12 proposed
vacating and abandoning Harmony Lane in order for the development to proceed as planned.
Mr. Sudler moved for adoption Resolution No. 2015-12 (Exhibit #1), seconded by Mr. Hare
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-02 -
REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 801 NORTH STATE STREET,
OWNED BY 801 GOLD COAST, LLC (LUTHER D. SHANK III)
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property
located at 801 North State Street, consisting of 1.943+/- acres, owned by Gold Coast, LLC
(Luther D. Shank III). The property is currently zoned RG-3 (Group Housing) and the proposed
zoning is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial).
Mr. Sudler moved that the Final Reading of the proposed rezoning ordinance be
acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried. (The First
Reading of the ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of February 9, 2015. On
March 16, 2015, the Planning Commission deferred the public hearing and action on this item
pending City Council's decision on Ordinance #2015-01. On April 13, 2015, the public hearing was
scheduled for this time and place.)
Planner's Review
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the
Planning Commission. She noted that on April 13, 2015 City Council adopted Ordinance #2015-01
amending the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended, to change the land use classification of this
property from medium density residential to commercial. Mrs. Townshend advised that the current
zoning is RG-3 (Group Housing), which allows townhouses, and the proposed zoning is C-2A
(Limited Central Commercial). The intended use is mixed-use development.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that no members of the public spoke during the Planning
Commission public hearing and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
the proposed rezoning.
Public Hearing
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Stephen E. Smith of Baird Mandalas Brockstedt, LLC, representing the applicant, stated that he
was available to answer any questions.
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There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing
closed.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the rezoning request. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Sudler and, by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted Ordinance #2015-02, 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 801 NORTH STATE 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 RG-3 (Group Housing Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial
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
RG-3 (Group Housing) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial) on that property located at
801 North State Street consisting of 1.943+/- acres, owned by 801 Gold Coast, LLC
(Luther D. Shank III). (Tax Parcel: ED-05-068.09-01-13.00-000; Planning Reference Z-15-01; 3rd Council
District)
ADOPTED: JUNE 8, 2015
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-08 -
REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 605, 625, 635, 645, AND 655
BAY ROAD AND 400 HASLET STREET
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of properties
located at 605, 625, 635, 645, and 655 Bay Road and 400 Haslet Street, consisting of 80.02+/- acres,
owned by Blue Hen CC, LLC, Read Street, LLC, and Blue Hen Apt, LLC. The properties are
currently zoned RM-2 (Medium Density Residence) Subject to SWPOZ (Source Water Protection
Overlay Zone); SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center); and SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center) Subject
to SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) and the proposed zoning is SC-2 (Community
Shopping Center) and RG-2 (General Residence) Subject to SWPOZ; SC-2 (Community Shopping
Center); SC-2 (Community Shopping Center) and RG-2 (General Residence); SC-2 (Community
Shopping Center) Subject to SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone); and RG-2 (General
Residence).
Mr. Hutchison moved that the Final Reading of the proposed rezoning ordinance be
acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. (The First
Reading of the ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of April 27, 2015.)
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Planner's Review
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that no members of the public spoke during the Planning
Commission public hearing and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
the proposed rezoning.
Public Hearing
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open.
Ms. Andrea Finerosky of Pettinaro Construction Company, representing the applicant, stated that
they had worked very closely with the Planning Department to ensure that the plan was in
compliance with all required regulations and that any site plan, should the rezoning be approved,
would also be in compliance with all applicable regulations.
There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing
closed.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and, by a unanimous roll call vote,
Council adopted Ordinance #2015-08 (Exhibit #2).
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING
ORDINANCE - PROPERTY LOCATED AT 742 SLAUGHTER STREET, OWNED BY JOE
BURDEN, JR.
During the Meeting of May 26, 2015 Council accepted staff's recommendations for 742 Slaughter
Street, as follows: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous;
2) order the property repaired or demolished by the owner or equity owner at their own risk; 3) order
the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the structures if not completed by the
owner within 10 days of the dates established by City Council; and 4) order the City Manager, with
the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged against
the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax
duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against
the owner. Unit C is to be repaired or demolished by June 26, 2015 and Units and A and B are to
be repaired or demolished by September 26, 2015.
During the Meeting of June 8, 2015, Council President Slavin stated that Dr. Burden had requested
a time extension. Although there was no further appeal process for violations of the dangerous
building ordinance, the nonconforming use status of the building housing units A and B was not
considered in Council's previous approval, Mr. Slavin indicated that he would entertain a motion to
reopen this matter for further discussion.
Mr. Sudler moved to reopen consideration of the violation of the dangerous building ordinance for
742 Slaughter Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and failed by a roll call vote of
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eight (8) no (Anderson, Neil, Lewis, Cole, Hosfelt, Hare, Hutchison, and Slavin) and one (1) yes
(Sudler).
PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND BUDGET
A public hearing on the Electric Revenue Fund Budget is required for compliance with City of Dover
Electric Revenue Bonds Resolutions prior to adoption of the budget. Notice of the public hearing
was properly advertised for this time and place.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that the proposed Electric Fund budget for the Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 was included in the draft budget review and it
proposed a rate increase. He noted that this was the public’s opportunity to comment on the Electric
Fund Budget, as presented.
Mr. Anderson noted that there was no proposed increase in the transfer from the Electric Fund to the
General Fund. Mr. Koenig concurred that the transfer remained at $10M and that almost all facets
of the utility are driven by the potential for purchased power, cash flow needs, and some increased
expenses. He noted that these rate increases were necessary to have a healthy fund going forward.
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak during the public hearing, Council President Slavin declared the public hearing closed.
No further action was taken. Council President Slavin noted that the First Reading of the Budget
Ordinances would take place during the latter part of the meeting and that the Final Reading and
adoption of the Ordinances were scheduled for the Regular Council Meeting of June 22, 2015.
SETTING OF ELECTRIC RATES AND TARIFFS
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised that the consulting firm of Burns & McDonnell completed
a cost-of-service study which analyzed the City’s rate classifications included in the tariffs. He noted
that the draft budget indicated the potential impact of various classifications that ranged from as low
as 2.4 percent to increases of slightly over 3 percent. In the total utility bill, a majority of that
increase is related to increasing the customer charges, which is a guarantee of revenue to the utility.
Mr. Koenig stated that there is also a charge related to providing standby power to the Garrison
Energy Center. When the Garrison Energy Center is up and running, it is providing its own power
for lighting and the offices. If the facility is offline for maintenance or other reasons, then it will be
purchasing power from the City of Dover related to light, the administrative offices, and security
lighting. All those rate tariffs are considered in the proposed new tariffs.
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the proposed electric rates and tariffs, as recommended
by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
PRESENTATION - PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS AND RECREATION ANNUAL
REPORT
The Department of Planning and Inspections and Recreation submitted their Annual Report to
City Council during their Regular Meeting of June 8, 2015. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director
of Planning and Community Development, provided a Power Point Presentation (Exhibit #3),
depicting highlights of the report.
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Mr. Lewis advised members that, during the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee meeting held earlier in the day, he requested information on how much money was
collected in fines for the fiscal year under code enforcement. Mrs. Townshend stated that she would
send her response to all members of City Council.
Noting that there were 277 vacant buildings in the City, Mr. Hutchison asked Mrs. Townshend if she
felt that the laws and ordinances currently in place had allowed her and her staff to address these
buildings as fast as they should. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that with the staff resources,
they probably do. She indicated that increasing the fees would help because there are a lot of costs
that the City carries. For instance, there are quite a few vacant buildings where the City is paying
to have the grass cut and there are more and more administrative charges that are billed, which costs
the City money. Mrs. Townshend stated that more stringent fees for the vacant buildings might
encourage people to address them more quickly.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Townshend stated that fees for commercial buildings over
10,000 square feet were raised last year. She noted that all other fees were set in 2006.
In response to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Townsend stated that since they started the vacant building registry
in 2006, over 1,400 buildings had been registered. She noted that staff did not really become
proactive enforcing the registration until around 2011. Mrs. Townshend noted that the City is broken
up geographically and each inspector previously was responsible for tall grass, vacant buildings, and
housing inspections in their area. In 2011, the decision was made to take one (1) inspector and have
them focus entirely on vacant buildings.
Mr. Sudler questioned whether there was a need for more inspectors. Responding, Mrs. Townshend
stated that they could achieve more with more code enforcement officers; however, that comes with
greater cost and they would be looking at more dangerous buildings, which would cost more money.
Mrs. Townshend stated that she believed that they were doing a good job with the staff they had.
Mr. Sudler moved for acceptance of the 2015 Planning and Inspections and Recreation Annual
Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS - APRIL 2015
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Cole, the following monthly reports were accepted by
consent agenda:
City Assessor's Report Economic Development Office Report
City Manager's Report Fire Chief's Report (March and April)
City Planner's Report Police Chief's Report
Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report
2015/16 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (DEFERRED DURING THE MEETING OF
MAY 26, 2015)
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee appointments for
2015/2016. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and, by a unanimous roll call vote, the
following appointments were made:
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Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
M. Milford Caldwell, Jr. (Appointed by Council President)
Ann Baker Horsey (Appointed by Chairperson)
Utility Committee
Scott W. Cole (Appointed by Council President)
REAPPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN - DOVER PUBLIC
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION - LOIS J. DUNNING - FIVE (5) YEAR TERM TO
EXPIRE JUNE 16, 2020
Mayor Christiansen recommended the reappointment of Mrs. Lois J. Dunning to serve on the
Dover Public Library Advisory Commission for a five (5) year term to expire June 16, 2020.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the reappointment of Mrs. Lois J. Dunning
to the Dover Public Library Advisory Commission, as recommended by Mayor Christiansen,
seconded by Mr. Cole and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-10 - NOTIFICATION OF TAX RATE
INCREASE OVER THE ROLLED BACK TAX RATE [REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 22 DELAWARE CODE SECTION 1105(B)]
Council President Slavin reminded the public that copies of proposed ordinances 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 ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of June 22, 2015.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised that this was the introductory ordinance prior to the budget
discussion that sets the rollback rate. Mrs. Cheryl Bundek, City Assessor, indicated that, in total
across the City, the assessed value of property went down slightly. The December 31, 2014
valuation was $3,191,130, 460 and, based on her calculations, the 2015/16 assessed value would be
$3,103,526,891. Mr. Koenig stated that the tax rate would be increased from .3378 cents per $100
of assessed value to .3499 cents per $100 of assessed value to create a revenue neutral tax
assessment.
Mr. Koenig advised that, through the budget process, Council arrived at a proposed tax rate for
FY 2015/16 of 40.5 cents, or .4050 dollars, per $100 of assessed value for the estimated value of
$3,050,321,691 of property. This creates an increase over the rollback tax rate of approximately
15.7 percent.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Ordinance Amendment as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
Ordinance #2015-10 - Notification of Tax Rate Increase Over the Rolled Back Tax
Rate [Required in accordance with 22 Delaware Code Section 1105(b)]
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FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-11 - FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 CITY
OF DOVER BUDGET ORDINANCES
Council President Slavin reminded the public that copies of proposed ordinances 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 ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of June 22, 2015.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that the draft ordinance identified the various components
of the City Budget proposed for Fiscal Year 2015/16. He noted that when budget deliberations
began several weeks ago, the total annual budget for the City of Dover was roughly $137M, of which
approximately $41.8M was related to General Fund proposed spending across the City of Dover, and
the General Fund is primarily supported by the property tax rate. Mr. Koenig stated that the
FY 2015/16 General Fund budget, after the budget discussions, would be roughly $41.327M of
spending, provided Council adopted the proposed draft budget. He noted that some of the major
driving factors in this budget had been addressing resident concerns regarding public safety; street
infrastructure; underground piping infrastructure, such as water and sewer; and power infrastructure
related to electric lines and maintenance of the electric generating stations. Mr. Koenig also noted
that many dollars were associated with the workforce, which is dedicated to providing a basic level
of municipal services all across the City ranging from police, fire dispatch, sanitation, streets, code
enforcement, financial management services, customer services– all facets of a full-service city that
we, our residents, and our customers enjoy on a day-to-day basis.
Mr. Koenig advised that the proposed spending plan included increasing full-time employees from
347 to 360 full-time equivalents and increasing part-time staff from 78 to 93. He noted that some
of the major General Fund drivers included the addition of new police officers to improve public
safety, the addition of a proposed planner position in the Planning Department to address ordinances
related to potential downtown redevelopment and rewriting the subdivision code, as well as to
address service levels in the City.
Additionally, Mr. Koenig noted that there was also spending related to an increased allocation of
operating expenses for the Fire Department, a street program that had climbed from $900,000 in
FY 2014/15 to $1M in FY 2015/16, and improved funding related to water quality improvements
or pipe replacement in the water system through the increased revenue being generated by the
Garrison Energy Center or the Calpine Project. Mr. Koenig stated that the draft budget in the Water
Fund anticipated roughly $1.6M in Water Fund revenues related to that facility. He indicated that
notification was received earlier in the day that the facility is available for commercial operation.
It was expected that revenue targets for FY 2015/16 related to the Garrison Energy Center would be
met, which allowed a substantial increase in the transfer from the Water Sewer fund to the General
Fund. Mr. Koenig noted that the transfer was roughly $500,000 in FY 2014/15 and it would climb
to roughly $850,000 for FY 2015/16.
Mr. Koenig advised that there were no water and sewer rate increases in the proposed budget and
the utility would remain constant at the current rate; however, with the proposed workforce of 360,
healthcare costs would be a strain. He noted that healthcare costs for FY 2015/16 would be roughly
15.7 percent higher than FY 2014/15.
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Mr. Koenig stated that this budget had two labor unions that are under contracts right now. It
addressed non-bargaining staff in the final recommendations coming out of the budget hearings;
however, there were two (2) labor contracts that had not been signed, one (1) related to the Fraternal
Order of Police (FOP) and one (1) to the Dover Organization of Employees (DOE).
Mr. Koenig reminded members that expenses were reduced by approximately $944,000 during the
budget review. He noted that revenue was also reduced by approximately $760,000 when the
recommended tax rate was dropped from the 42 cents per $100 of assessed value to the current
proposal of 40.5 cents per $100 of assessed value.
Mr. Koenig stated that there was an increase of roughly 3 percent in the electric rate classifications
across the board. He noted that the rates vary, depending on the classification, and some were as low
as roughly 2.4 percent while others were as high as 3 to 3.4 percent.
Mr. Koenig acknowledged the difficult work performed by members of Council, noting that they had
been able to avoid General Fund tax increases in the past, and stated that the proposed increase over
the rollback of 15.7 percent had been a difficult consideration for Council. He thanked members of
Council for their consideration and City staff, Mrs. Mitchell in particular, for their assistance with
preparing the budget.
Council President Slavin thanked Mr. Koenig and staff for their work and patience during the budget
hearings over the last two (2) weeks. He also thanked Council members for rolling up their sleeves
and getting the work done, noting that they had cut nearly $1M of expenses out of the proposed
budget. Mr. Slavin also acknowledged the work of previous Councils. He noted that their work in
changing budgets in the last seven (7) to eight (8) years was nothing short of extraordinary.
Mr. Slavin stated that previous Councils went after the expense side of the budget and their work
was part of the continuum of the current budget situation.
Council President Slavin stated that everyone felt that the economy would have rebounded a little
bit stronger, and the economy appeared to be coming back; however, it was lagging for some of the
City’s traditional revenue streams. He acknowledged that no one loves the specter of raising taxes;
however, it was a compromise and a deliberative process, and coming to consensus among nine (9)
people in a public session is always a challenge. Mr. Slavin thought that they should all feel that
they had done service to the process and had done the necessary heavy lift.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Koenig stated that the negotiations between the City of Dover and
the FOP were scheduled to get underway during the current week, noting that they had been delayed
for administrative reasons not related to the City of Dover. He advised that he does not routinely
seek the unions’ opinions on the budget and stated that all of the information is available for them
to review. Mr. Sudler stated that, as a former shop steward in the union for Delaware State
University, it would not hurt to reach out to them and get their opinions to show good faith.
Mr. Neil questioned whether Mr. Koenig was any closer to an agreement with Calpine to purchase
electricity, since they were scheduled to go online. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that the station
was commercially available for operation and was producing power to the grid. He noted that,
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during a teleconference earlier in the day, the issue of whether the City will enter into a purchase
power agreement with Calpine was related to regulatory issues that were being debated both at the
national and regional levels.
Mr. Lewis asked if they were doing everything possible to determine areas in the budget where cost
savings or reductions could be achieved. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that staff had done a very
good job of balancing the expectation of the City’s citizens and customers with the need to make
continuous improvements. He stated that, at the staff and department levels, every project is
reviewed to see if they are getting the most for their money. Mr. Koenig advised that whenever there
are open positions, they are evaluated to see if that position is appropriate for recruiting or if it
should be modified. He stated that he thought the organization was doing everything possible to
manage costs and had made a lot of progress on cost controls. Mr. Koenig advised that there were
still some unknowns, such as the amount of Municipal Street Aid and Payments in Lieu of Taxes
(PILOT) that would be received.
Mr. Koenig stated that the City’s budget was healthy for many years because of a strong construction
industry, and the economy had not recovered as quickly as they had hoped. He noted that the decline
in building permit and transfer tax revenues over the last five (5) years had added to the gap in the
General Fund and necessitated stabilizing revenues, whether from fees or taxes. Mr. Koenig
indicated that looking at the tax rate was the most stable and fairest way to predict revenue and
increase the baseline General Fund.
Mr. Koenig stated that if the gap to be closed were $100,000 to $150,000 or even $200,000, fees
would probably be examined; however, because the gap was significant, upwards of $2M when the
process started, there was really no way to close it with fines or fees. He advised that the City’s
workforce had been trimmed over the last five (5) years from 370 down to 347. The Police Chief
felt that they needed 10 more officers to get a hold of the level and intensity of the activity associated
with policing. Mr. Koenig noted that some members of Council had indicated that there was stress
or decline in some service areas. Additionally, the road network declined significantly over the last
few years because of very harsh winters and the size of the network was growing, which necessitates
a robust road network spending plan. Mr. Koenig stated that there had been cuts in customer
services and that had created concerns from an administrative level, such as if the bills were being
collected and if customer concerns were being addressed. He felt that the proposed budget would
help to achieve an acceptable level of service by reducing wait times related to electric, water, and
sewer issues.
Mr. Koenig stated that the departmental budget requests were pared down before they were presented
to Council, and Council had paired those requests further. He stated that he believed the proposed
budget was fair for the citizens from a service delivery standpoint, for the workforce from an
employer standpoint, from a capital project standpoint, and, as residents had stated, the proposed tax
increase, almost across the board, was less than a dollar a day for the average person. Mr. Koenig
stated that the cost of not providing these services, or maintaining the level of service, or losing
control of infrastructure or service delivery would be significantly higher in the long run.
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Mr. Koenig suggested, going forward, that fees be looked at, noting that they may not have been
adjusted for 20 or more years. He also proposed advocating at the State level for potential additional
revenue that same-sized municipalities in other parts of the country were benefitting from. He
reiterated his belief that everything possible had been done to cut costs and maintain levels of
service. Mr. Koenig noted that if a single line item were identified, this could be debated going
forward.
Mr. Lewis requested that he be provided a cost containment punch list for the next five (5) years
prior to June 22, 2015.
Mr. Lewis asked that he be provided the total amount of overtime paid prior to June 22, 2015.
Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that overtime costs were provided on Page 80 of the draft budget.
He noted that the projected overtime amount for all divisions across the City was $879,000 for
FY 2015/16. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Koenig stated that he did not consider this a time
management problem, noting that $45,000 of the $879,000 related to police overtime, which had
been a stable number; $115,000 of it related to electric system overtime or transmission and
distribution system overtime, a majority of which related to after hours or on call related to outages
or running the utility. Mr. Koenig advised that a number of areas of the City had little to no budget
associated with overtime, and each of those individual departments that had large overtime expenses
could explain them. He also noted that previous year totals were: FY 2012/13 - $917,000;
FY 2013/14 - $955,000; and currently, through April - $802,000. Mr. Koenig stated that escalation
of labor costs also influences those totals. It was his opinion that overtime costs remained relatively
flat, with a possible slight decrease, and, as with everything else, it needed to be managed but was
not out of control.
Mr. Hare stated that he did not agree with the probable tax increase, nor did he think that everything
that could be done had been. He stated that it was unknown if the health insurance program was the
best that could be obtained and felt it could be reviewed for possible savings. Mr. Hare stated that
it was unknown if the electric grid was going to continue to generate revenue or financial benefits
beyond the next year or two (2), considering it was 56 years old and 40-year-old electric utilities
were being retired. He felt that purchasing power from the new power plants should be researched.
Mr. Hare also felt there was a need to look at the following: vacant properties; starting the budget
process in January or February to allow more time for review; tax exempt properties; and a public
safety fee that would apply to everyone. He noted that Delaware State University, which is tax
exempt, was appraised at $245M, noting that Robbins Hose Company makes over 100 fire runs to
the University per year and they do not pay taxes or make a donation to the Fire Department.
Mr. Hare felt that tax exempt properties and other non-profits should donate something for the
services they are receiving. Mr. Hare stated that he felt more police officers and the cadet program
were needed; however, he felt those things would cost $8 to $10 a month instead of $1 a day. He
stated that he did not see a $365 increase on any of the properties. Mr. Hare expressed the need to
do a better job budgeting by starting earlier, getting involved by having every rock turned, and
having all the facts to make an informed decision.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
Ordinance #2015-11 - Fiscal Year 2015/2016 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
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FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-09, WITH STAFF AMENDMENT #1
(SA#1)
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
May 26, 2015.
Mr. Hutchison moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by
title only, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Chapter 62 - Law Enforcement, Article II - Police Department, Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles,
Article III - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 2 - Metered Parking, and Appendix F - Fees
and Fines
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised that the amendments clarify which laws are to be enforced;
stipulate that the Police Chief selects the Deputy Police Chief; create a Police Chief Selection
Committee; remove the special police section; establish the Police Cadet Program; bring the disposal
of personal property held by the Police Department into compliance with existing policies and
procedures; update traffic and vehicle fines, and simplify the language regarding violations and
penalties, amending Appendix F - Fees and Fines to correspond with the language changes.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Police Chief Paul Bernat stated that the area for the Cadet Program was
expanded to anywhere that they would be useful within the City of Dover. Mr. Anderson, noting that
there had been recent complaints about Silver Lake and Dover parks, asked if they could be utilized
in some of the City parks. Chief Bernat indicated that they could.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Chief Bernat stated that there is currently a code of conduct that
applies to police officers. Mr. Anderson thought that it would be helpful to codify the code of
conduct in case it was needed to dismiss someone for a conduct violation. Chief Bernat stated that
he would look into it.
Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the proposed ordinance, seconded by Mr. Anderson and,
by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted Ordinance #2015-09, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 62 - Law Enforcement, Article II - Police Department, of the Dover Code be amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 62-31. - Generally.
(a) Established. There shall be a city police department, which shall preserve peace and order
and, within the city limits, compel obedience to all city ordinances, state, and federal laws.
(b) Officers. The city council shall, upon adoption of the annual budget, designate the number
and salaries of the individual police officers who shall comprise the police department. The police
chief shall choose and appoint the deputy police chief and police officers.
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Sec. 62-32. - Chief of police generally.
(a) Designation. A police chief selection committee comprised of the mayor, council president,
chair of the safety advisory and transportation committee, city manager, and human resources
director shall advise the mayor on the nomination of the police chief. The mayor shall nominate a
duly qualified chief of police, whose appointment shall be effective upon confirmation by the city
council. The chief of police shall be subject to removal at any time by the mayor, with the
affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to the city council, and in accordance with
11 Del. C. Ch. 93 - Police Chief Due Process.
(b) Functions. The chief of police shall have the authority to supervise and direct the police
department and, pursuant to such authority, he shall promulgate police department rules and
regulations, three copies of which are on file at the police department.
(c) Reports. The chief of police shall submit monthly reports to the city council giving the
number of arrests and other pertinent information required by the city council.
Sec. 62-33. - Oath of police officers.
Every police officer, before entering upon his duties, shall be sworn by the mayor to perform his
duties faithfully.
Sec. 62-34. - Enforcement of laws and ordinances.
It shall be the duty of each police officer to diligently inquire into the observance of the laws and
ordinances within the city and, in case of a breach, to cause the offender to be legally proceeded
against.
Sec. 62-35. - Authority to preserve order at fires.
The police department shall have the authority, upon an alarm of fire, to report to the scene of a fire
to preserve order and render any assistance to the fire department that may be practical.
Sec. 62-36. - Disciplinary authority of chief of police.
(a) Generally. The chief of police shall have final disciplinary authority and responsibility within
the police department, subject to appeals to the mayor, and shall promulgate and carry out such
disciplinary procedures as may be needed within his command. The chief of police shall, where
cause exists, have the authority to suspend from duty an employee for a period of time not to exceed
30 days, to reduce employees in rank or pay grade, to place employees on probation and to suspend
such sanctions as the need arises, or to dismiss an employee from service.
(b) Appeal. Any employee so disciplined has the right to appeal, on the record, to the mayor.
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(c) Subpoenas. The chief of police shall, for the limited purpose of compelling the appearance
of witnesses before the professional standards board of the city police department, sitting for the
purpose of affording due process to members of the city police department in disciplinary matters,
have the power to issue subpoenas for that purpose.
Sec. 62-37. - Mayor to advise council of personnel changes.
The mayor shall advise the city council of any change in the personnel of the police department at
the next regular city council meeting following the change.
(Code 1968, § 2-33; Code 1981, § 18-5.1)
Sec. 62-38. - Police cadet program.
(a) Created; purpose. Due to the continuing safety and security concerns expressed by
merchants, patrons, and residents, city council has authorized the Police Cadet Program
to maintain a more visible presence in the City of Dover. The city manager and police
chief shall expand or contract the number of police cadets at their mutual discretion. The
objectives of the Police Cadet Program are to:
1. Allow merchants to build a rapport with the police cadets, allowing the police cadets
to understand their needs.
2. Provide additional patrols to curb loitering, alcohol violations and pan handlers.
3. Provide additional patrols to curb noise ordinance violations (loud music from
vehicles).
4. Provide additional patrols to curb harassment complaints.
5. Provide additional patrols in the Dover Public Library.
6. Allow the police department to screen and vet the police cadets for future
employment as Dover police officers.
7. Provide a feeling of safety to the downtown patrons, the downtown merchants, and
the residents of the City of Dover.
(b) Appointment. The chief of police shall assign the authorized number of duly qualified
individuals to the Police Cadet Program. The cadets shall be civilian employees of the
police department and shall not be considered law-enforcement officers within the
meaning of 11 Del. C. Ch. 92 - Law-Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights.
(c) Authority. The police cadets shall have the authority to issue summonses for violations
of any ordinance of the City of Dover. The police cadets shall not have the authority to
enforce the Delaware Code or make arrests for violations of the Delaware Code.
(d) Oath. Every police cadet, before entering upon his or her duties, shall take an oath to
faithfully perform his or her duties.
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Sec. 62-39. - Sale of property.
(a) Authorized. The chief of police shall have the authority to dispose of personal property held
by the police department for a period in excess of one year, which said personal property shall be
unclaimed evidence, lost and found articles, confiscated articles and any other items of personal
property which have come into the hands of the members of the police department and have been
held for a period of one year, if the owner or owners of the same shall be unknown or said property
has been unclaimed.
(b) Disposal. The chief of police shall dispose of the said property in accordance with the
disposition policy and procedures as established by the City’s Finance Department. The proceeds
of said sale shall be retained by the City to be used solely for police pensions as established in
Section 62-74(d).
Secs. 62-40-62-70. - Reserved.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
That Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article III - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 2 -
Metered Parking, be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 106-163. - Use of meters required.
(a) Payment. Upon entering a parking meter zone when the parking meter regulations are in
effect, the operator of a vehicle shall immediately make the required payment in U.S.
currency by coin, cash, debit card, credit card, or other acceptable method of payment,
in the parking meter situated at or near the parking space and operate the meter according
to the instructions thereon. Failure to make the required payment shall result in a fine as
provided for in Appendix F - Fees and Fines.
(b) Payments accepted. All parking meters shall be adjusted so that when properly operated,
payments may be made at any time throughout the time range of the meters, with each
payment permitting the vehicle to be parked in a metered parking space for a period as
provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines.
(c) Overtime parking. It shall be unlawful for any person to allow a vehicle to remain parked
in a parking meter zone for a period of time in excess of that prescribed in subsection (b)
of this section for the particular payment. It shall be prima facie evidence of an overtime
parking violation when the parking meter shall indicate by proper signal that the lawful
parking period has expired.
(d) Exceptions. The use of parking meters shall not be required on Sundays and legal
holidays.
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Sec. 106-164. - Violations; penalties.
(a) Generally. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this article or of aiding,
abetting or assisting in the violation of said provisions shall be sentenced to pay a fine
as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
(b) Enhanced civil enforcement authority. If five or more violations of this article have been
issued to a vehicle and those violations are more than 30 days past due, or if accumulated
unpaid violations of this article exceed more than $100.00, the vehicle shall be subject
to enhanced civil enforcement, as follows:
(1) Such vehicle found parked on any street in the city shall be immobilized by any
police officer or parking enforcement employee of this city in such manner as to
prevent its operation. Any vehicle so immobilized or impounded shall not be released
to its lawful owner until all unpaid violations and applicable administrative fees
issued to such owner have been discharged by payment in full, together with payment
for the costs of immobilizing, releasing, and storing such vehicle. The owner shall
sign a receipt for such vehicle. Payment for any such towing shall be in accordance
with the towing costs outlined in the current agreement between the police
department and the towing operator. If the vehicle is a tractor-trailer combination, the
trailer may be released to an authorized agent if the tractor-trailer is immobilized
pursuant to this section.
(2) In any case involving immobilization of a vehicle pursuant to this section, the police
officer or parking enforcement employee shall place on such vehicle, in a
conspicuous manner, notice sufficient to warn any individual that such vehicle has
been immobilized and that any attempt to move such vehicle might result in damage
to such vehicle.
(3) Any vehicle remaining immobilized and not released for 120 hours may be towed
and impounded at the direction of a police officer or parking enforcement employee.
(4) Any person who unlawfully removes a device for immobilization of a vehicle shall
be fined as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
(5) Any person who tows or otherwise moves an immobilized vehicle without
authorization by the chief of police or his designee shall be fined as provided for in
Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
(c) Cost. No cost will be assessed if payment of the penalty as hereinbefore imposed is
voluntarily paid without the necessity of a hearing before the proper official.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
That Appendix F - Fees and Fines, of the Dover Code be amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 106—Traffic and Vehicles, Article III—Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division
1—Generally
Sec.
Residential parking
106-135
$20.00 fine or $15.00
Subsec. if paid within 72
Expiration; Two-hour parking
(i)(1) hours of issuance of
such fine
$20.00 fine or $15.00
Subsec. if paid within 72
Expiration; Change of residence, etc. .....
(i)(2) hours of issuance of
such fine
Any violation of this
section not having a
stated, specified
Subsec. penalty will result in
Violations; penalties .....
(m) a $20.00 fine or
$15.00 if paid within
72 hours of issuance
of such fine
Sec.
Parking areas for persons with disabilities
106-137
Failure to achieve
compliance within 30
calendar days of the
Subsec. issuance of the notice
Signage; Fines .....
(c)(3) of violation shall be
subject to the fines
set forth in subsection
(f) of this section
Whoever violates this
section shall be fined
not less than the
Subsec.
Penalties ..... minimum fine as
(f)
defined in 21 Del. C.
§ 4183 at the time the
violation occurred
Chapter 106—Traffic and Vehicles, Article III—Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division
2—Metered Parking
Sec.
Use of meters required
106-163
$20.00 fine or $15.00
Subsec. Failure to make the required payment if paid within 72
(a) in the parking meter hours of issuance of
such fine
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Subsec.
(b)
Payments accepted
Permits the vehicle to
Each $0.25 coin ..... be parked for a period
of one hour
Permits the vehicle to
be parked for the
duration of the
Each $1.00 .....
enforcement period
of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
Sec.
Violations; penalties
106-164
Subsec. Generally; Each violation if paid within A fine of not less than
(a) 24 hours from time summons giving $1.00 for each
notice of violation is issued ..... violation
Subsec. Generally; Each violation if paid after $2.00 for each
(a) expiration of 24 hours from time violation, if payment
summons giving notice of violation is is made voluntarily
issued ..... prior to the time and
date set forth in the
summons
Subsec. Fourth Violation; Each violation if paid $1.00 for each such
(a) within one hour from time summons violation
giving notice of violation is issued .....
Subsec. Fourth Violation; Each violation if paid $2.00 for each
(a) after expiration of one hour from time violation, if payment
summons giving notice of violation is is made voluntarily
issued ..... prior to the time and
date set forth in the
summons
Subsec. Fifth violation, etc.; Any person $5.00 for each such
(a) committing more than four violations violation, if payment
within any 30-day period of the is made voluntarily
provisions of this division ..... prior to the time and
date set forth in the
summons.
Subsec. Any person who unlawfully removes a $500.00 fine for each
(b)(4) device for immobilization of a vehicle..... violation
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Subsec. Any person who tows or otherwise $500.00 fine for each
(b)(5) moves an immobilized vehicle without violation
authorization by the chief of police or his
designee .....
Subsec. Cost. No cost will be assessed if payment of the penalty as
(c) hereinbefore imposed is voluntarily paid without the necessity of a
hearing before the proper official
ADOPTED: JUNE 8, 2015
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Sudler thanked the NAACP and the Dover Human Relations Commission for organizing and
participating in the Stop the Violence event on Saturday. He noted that Council President Slavin and
Councilman Anderson were there to represent the City of Dover. Mr. Sudler stated that he hoped
that the rest of the Council members would participate in future events.
Mr. Hosfelt advised that the Bicentennial Neighborhood Watch Association would be meeting on
Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Dover Police Public Assembly Room at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:04 P.M.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
June 8, 2015, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Resolution No. 2015-12 - Vacating and Abandoning Harmony Lane
Exhibit #2 - Ordinance #2015-08 - Rezoning Properties Located at 605, 625, 635, 645, and 655 Bay Road and
400 Haslet Street
Exhibit #3 - Presentation - Planning, Inspections, and Recreation 2014 Annual Report
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 06/08/2015
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EXHIBIT B
Harmony Lane Abandonment
Parcel ID Parcel Address
ED05‐067.18‐01‐12.00 135 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐47.00 1361 WALKER RD
ED05‐067.18‐01‐41.00 52 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐52.00 55 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐42.00 48 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐38.00 64 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐54.00 63 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐39.00 60 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐40.00 56 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐53.00 59 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐51.00 51 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐28.00 104 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐26.00 112 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐24.00 120 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐63.00 123 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐22.00 128 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐13.00 139 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐66.01 1357 WALKER RD
ED05‐067.18‐01‐65.00 131 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐25.00 116 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐61.00 115 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐44.00 40 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐49.00 43 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐45.00 36 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐33.00 84 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐55.00 67 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐37.00 68 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐23.00 124 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐27.00 108 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐64.00 127 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐30.00 96 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐60.00 87 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐31.00 92 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐18.00 144 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐17.00 148 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐19.00 140 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐16.00 152 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐15.00 147 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐20.00 136 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐21.00 132 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐14.00 143 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐58.00 79 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐34.00 80 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐57.00 75 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐35.00 76 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐43.00 44 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐50.00 47 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐32.00 88 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐59.00 83 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐29.00 100 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐62.00 119 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐48.00 39 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐56.00 71 HARMONY LN
ED05‐067.18‐01‐36.00 72 HARMONY LN
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 06/08/2015
CITY OF DOVER
ORDINANCE #2015-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 605, 625, 635, 645, AND 655 BAY ROAD AND 400 HASLET 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 properties described below and further specified in Exhibit A to this ordinance from the existing
zoning classifications to the proposed zoning classifications specified in Exhibit B to this ordinance.
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
the existing to the proposed zoning designations as specified in Exhibit B to this ordinance
on those properties located at 605, 625, 635, 645, and 655 Bay Road and 400 Haslet Street,
on the east side of Bay Road and south of Blue Hen Boulevard between Bay Road and
Haslet Street, consisting of 80.02+/- acres and depicted in Exhibit A to this ordinance, owned
by Blue Hen CC, LLC; Read Street, LLC; and Blue Hen Apt, LLC.
(Planning Reference Z-15-02; Council District: 2)
Tax Parcels:
ED-05-077.00-01-19.00-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.02-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.03-000;
ED-05-077.00-01-19.04-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.05-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.06-000;
ED-05-077.00-01-19.07-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.08-000; ED-05-077.00-01-19.09-000;
ED-05-077.00-01-01.00-000
ADOPTED: JUNE 8, 2015
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Actions History
June 8, 2015 - Public Hearing/Final Reading by City Council
May 18, 2015 - Review by Planning Commission
April 27, 2015 - First Reading by City Council
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EXHIBIT A
Ordinance #2015-08
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Ordinance #2015‐08 ‐ EXHIBIT B
Parcel
Size
Parcel Address (acres) Owner Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.09‐000 605 Bay Road 2.69 Blue Hen CC, LLC RM‐2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and
and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water RG‐2 (General Residence Zone) and subject to
Protection Overly Zone) the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay
Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.02‐000 625 Bay Road 1.41 Read Street LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.00‐000 635 Bay Road 1.13 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.06‐000 645 Bay Road 0.92 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.03‐000 655 Bay Road 12.82 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and
RG‐2 (General Residence Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.05‐000 655 Bay Road 23.16 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and
RG‐2 (General Residence Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.04‐000 655 Bay Road 0.93 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.07‐000 655 Bay Road 13.21 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) and SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and
subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water RG‐2 (General Residence Zone) and subject to
Protection Overlay Zone) the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay
Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐19.08‐000 655 Bay Road 3.09 Blue Hen CC, LLC SC‐3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) and SC‐2 (Community Shopping Center Zone) and
subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water
Protection Overlay Zone) Protection Overlay Zone)
ED‐05‐077.00‐01‐01.00‐000 400 Haslet 20.66 Blue Hen Apt, LLC RM‐2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) RG‐2 (General Residence Zone)
Street
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EXHIBIT #3
Regular Council Meeting of 06/08/2015
2014 Annual Report
EXHIBIT #3
Regular Council Meeting of 06/08/2015
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Planning, Zoning, Plan Review
Building Inspections
Fire Inspections, Investigations, Plan
Review
Licensing and Permitting
Parks and Recreation – Athletic Leagues,
Fitness Classes, Recreation Programming
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Garrison Oak Technical Park
• Uzin Utz
• Garrison Energy Center
• Park Infrastructure
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Route 13 Redevelopment
• Winner Ford and Winner VW
• Uno’s/Dover Litho Site
Downtown Redevelopment
• Family Dollar
• Inner City Cultural League
• Downtown Development District
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Permits Issued, 2010-2014
1,704 Building
Permits Issued
New Home
Construction:
2011: 48
2012: 37
2013: 50
2014: 44
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Planning Commission Applications Board of Adjustment Applications
2014 Appeals 2014
Unified Sign, 1
Rezoning, 3 Dismissed, 1
Appeals
Conditional Denied, 2
Site Plans, 13
Uses, 4
Subdivisions, 5
Approved
Miscellaneous,
Total Reviewed: 34 Total Applications: 14 Variances, 11
8
Architecural Review
Certification Permits Issued
2014 Building Permits by Staff
Sign Permits by Staff
Building Permits by HDC
5 and Planning Commission
Building Permits by HDC
21 (0)
42 Sign Permits by HDC (0)
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735 Inspections/Complaints Handled
• 379 Fire Code Inspections
• 77 Certificate of Occupancy
• 99 Administrative Walk Through
Inspections
• 170 Life Safety Inspections
81 Fire Protection Permits
71 Fire Investigations
Fire Type Number Value of
Loss
Accidental 44 $1,206,000
Incendiary 21 $171,600
Undetermined 6 $70,500
TOTAL 71 $1,448,100
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Types of Inspections/Cases Entered
Annual Rental Housing
398
Inspections
Property Maintenance Exterior 560
Tall Grass and Weeds 924
No Valid Business License 108
8,184Inspections Performed
No Valid Building Permit 79
82% of Cases Staff Initiated
Zoning 104
Dover City Ordinances 652
All Others 1182
Total 4,007
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277 Buildings Registered Vacant
$104,000 Vacant Building Registration Fees
41 Active Dangerous Buildings
• 8 Demolished by City of Dover
• 4 Demolished by Others
• 6 Repaired by Owners
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48,065 patrons & visitors were recorded in the
John W. Pitts Recreation Center
3,000 (approx.) participated in our softball, field
hockey, lacrosse and volleyball leagues
2,800 attended summer Concerts on the Green
series
Total FY14 revenues
• $75,600 Leagues
• $26,240 General Recreation
• $18,600 Field/Building Rentals
• $ 6,560 Trips
• $ 13,500 Sports
• $ 16,889 Camps
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
Challenger Sports
Indoor Field Hockey and
Ladies Lacrosse
Planning for Future Needs
• Mallard Park Planning
Process
• Recreation Needs
Assessment
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Certificate of Congratulations
presented to
The Dover High School Boys Track and Field Team
for its outstanding performance during the 2015 season, finishing the Henlopen Conference with 13 wins
and no losses, winning the Delaware State Invitational, placing second in the Keith Burgess Invitational
and third in the Bishop McNamara Invitational, and capturing the Henlopen Meet and Division 1 State
Championships.
Christian Adkins Breon Dennis Jeremy Lepore Amir Ross
Jaden Adkins Nyjal Drayton Devin Locklin Rasaki Sa/awe
Cameron Allison Nicholas Glover Riley Maldonado Sean Saxton
Dion Baker John Goldman Xavier Marion Adam Spencer
Dorian Baker Devin Hagaman Antwaun Matthews Clarence Spencer
Marcus Batson Naquone Harris-Dukes Jordan McCullough Dorion Sudler
Karim Beatty Deontray Hickman Antoine McDonald Brandon Walker
Khari Bonelli Jemir Hunter Tre 'Vonne Moore Jonathan Waters
Jason Brittingham Temple Jefferson Chidi Nwogbaga Alshawn Wheeler
Marshal Capinpin Aaron Johnson Raphael Okonkwo Zaire White
John Rode! Castro DaJuan Jordan Travon Robinson Gavin Williams
Tayshaun Chisholm NykiemLee Donovan Rogers De Vontae Wilson
The following team members received r 1 Team All State Designation:
Roderick Brown Ronald Jones Kyron Roberts Darius Taylor Mykele Young-Sanders
The entire team and Coaches James Solomon (State ofDelaware Track and Field Coach ofthe Year 2015),
Roger Lilly, Michael Denny, Constance Hayes, James Kilby, Vincent Terenik, Dwayne Wilson, and are
commended for their hard work, dedication, and commitment.
The City ofDover extends its sincere congratulations.
June 22, 2015
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN TIMOTHY A SLAVIN
MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting was held on June 8, 2015,
at 3:34 p.m. with Chairman Anderson presiding. Members present were Mr. Lewis, Mr. Caldwell,
and Mrs. Horsey. Mr. Hosfelt was absent.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mrs. Horsey moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously
carried.
Review of Youth Advisory Committee Membership Applications
Mr. Anderson advised members that several applications had been received for the Youth Advisory
Committee (YAC), noting that there were several slots on the Committee to be filled. He stated his
belief that at least five (5) more applications could be accepted and that additional young people
could still be involved if they wanted to. Mr. Anderson indicated that past history had shown that
typically some members of the YAC may drop out, and members who are older students may leave
the area to attend college. He stated that members would review applications and rank them in order
of their preference and then discuss them.
Noting that there were potential applicants for the Committee in the audience, Mr. Lewis requested
that Mr. Anderson provide a brief history of the YAC. Mr. Anderson stated that the Committee was
originally started many years ago and then fell into disuse. Subsequently, former Councilwoman
Sophia Russell attended a National League of Cities Conference where she heard about other
successful youth councils. She returned to Dover, made revisions, and got a vibrant YAC started.
Mr. Anderson stated that the YAC appealed to young people because it was about advocacy and
provided an outlet for concerned young people to report to Council on issues relating to youth, so
that their voices could be heard. Noting that many young people say there is nothing to do,
Mr. Anderson stated that the YAC would also provide activities for young people. Having an
official organization to access City facilities and connect with City events would help to cut through
bureaucracy, and the young people would be involved with planning family-friendly events and
recreational programs that are alcohol and drug free. Mr. Anderson stated that the Committee also
has a leadership development aspect to it and would provide opportunity for participants to develop
leadership skills, such as planning, goal setting, delegation, responsibility, budgeting, and being able
to function in an adult world following structure and rules, which would benefit the participants
throughout their lives.
Mr. Caldwell questioned if there were a vision and direction for the young people and specific ideas
for what they would do. Responding, Mr. Anderson stated that the YAC had started to develop their
vision and goals, noting that part of this must come from members as the beginning of their
leadership development. Mr. Anderson stated that one (1) project would be absolutely
non-negotiable, a good New Year’s Eve event. He stated that this would give members a big goal
that excites them, as well as many people in the community. He stated that there had been many
financial and other types of pledges from the community to support this. Mr. Anderson stated that
youth members had also asked to be involved with Parks and Recreation Department events, such
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as a Concert on the Green. A First Friday event was being discussed with the Economic
Development Office. Mr. Anderson felt that the youth members would be interested in asking
questions and in advocacy, noting that some were very much touched by the violence that had been
happening. He indicated the desire to make sure that there are outreach efforts, so there is a feeling
that it is more “cool” to be with the people who are doing the right thing rather than those doing the
wrong thing.
Mrs. Horsey felt that this was an amazing leadership opportunity, noting the desire to capture our
youth now. She inquired if having two (2) references was a requirement for applicants or just a
recommendation. Responding, Mr. Anderson stated that there was no code requirement for a
reference for any committee; however, preference would be given to applicants with
recommendations. This would help members to judge them better since it would indicate that
someone besides their mother thinks they are worthy of participating, and that they showed initiative
and were able to approach someone to get a reference.
Mr. Lewis moved that Application D (Michael Gardner-Adult Applicant) be sent to Council
with a favorable recommendation pending successful criminal background and clean hands
checks. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Anderson reviewed the rankings of the youth applicants for the Youth Advisory Committee.
Mrs. Horsey moved to recommend approval of Application A (Zorana Ilic), seconded by
Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Lewis moved to recommend approval of Application C (Lauren Scott), seconded by
Mrs. Horsey and unanimously carried.
Mr. Lewis moved to recommend approval of Application F (Jordan Harmon), seconded by
Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Lewis moved to recommend approval of Application B (Michael Kosior), seconded by
Mrs. Horsey and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Horsey moved to recommend approval of Application E (Rocher Hopkins) for any slots
that become open, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Review of Planning, Inspections, and Recreation 2014 Annual Report
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the Review of the Planning, Inspections, and Recreation Annual 2014 Report would be
considered by City Council during their Regular Meeting scheduled for later in the evening.
Mrs. Townshend reviewed a presentation of the Planning, Inspections & Recreation 2014 Annual
Report (Attachment #1).
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Mrs. Townshend reviewed the 2014 highlights for the Department, noting that the Garrison Energy
Center at the Garrison Oak Technology Park was scheduled to go online today and Uzin Utz had
begun construction. In regard to Route 13 redevelopment, she advised members that the Produce
Junction is underway at the former CompUSA site.
Mrs. Townshend explained that 1,704 building permits were issued in 2014, which was slightly fewer
than 2013. There were 44 new home construction permits in 2014, slightly fewer than the prior year.
Permits for 2015 were starting to pick up slightly and 25 permits had been issued by five (5) months
into the current year. She explained that rental permits and business licenses were somewhat flat,
noting that rental permits had spiked back when the housing crisis was at its peak, and business
licenses had not rebounded from a drop that occurred when the economy declined.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that 34 applications were reviewed by the Planning Commission
and 14 by the Board of Adjustment in 2014. She explained that architectural review certificates relate
to administrative review of building permits to ensure compliance with Historic District guidelines,
and some of these certificates are reviewed by the Historic District Commission.
Mrs. Townshend indicated that 735 inspections or complaints were handled by the three (3) staff
members of the Fire Marshal’s Office. There were 81 fire protection permits and 71 fire
investigations, which was a significant increase over 2013.
In regard to code enforcement, Mrs. Townshend stated that 8,184 inspections were performed and
there were 4,007 cases, 82% of which were initiated by either Planning Department staff or through
referrals from other City departments.
In response to Mr. Lewis regarding the total amount of fines collected by the City, Mrs. Townshend
stated that she could provide a breakdown of this amount at the Regular City Council Meeting
scheduled later in the evening.
Mrs. Townshend stated that there were just under 400 housing inspections, 560 property maintenance
exterior cases, and 924 grass cases in 2014, and other violations amounted to a quarter of the
caseload.
Mrs. Townshend reviewed the statistics regarding vacant buildings. Responding to Mr. Anderson
regarding how many of these buildings were commercial versus residential, Mrs. Townshend stated
that there was no breakdown in the system; however, the vast majority of them are residential. She
advised members that the vacant building ordinance was passed in 2006 to address a commercial
issue; however, when the housing crisis hit, the ordinance became very important because there were
so many vacant properties. The City now knows the location of these properties and can make sure
they are secure and respond to issues that come up.
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ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2015 PAGE 4
In reviewing information related to the City’s Parks and Recreation Program, Mrs. Townshend
informed members that leagues are a big revenue source for the Department, noting that a decline was
being seen in softball, which had previously brought in large revenues. She indicated that the City’s
Sports Coordinator had been working to build other leagues and it was hoped that indoor field hockey
and girls’ indoor lacrosse would start to balance this out.
Mrs. Townshend expressed her excitement regarding the City’s Challenger Sports Program, which
includes football, cheerleading, and basketball. Students with disabilities from the John S. Charlton
and Kent County Community Schools participate in this program, along with athletes from Dover
High School who work as volunteers. Mrs. Townshend indicated that special needs participants
benefit from the program, but it is also a valuable experience for the high school volunteers who work
with them.
Mrs. Townshend stated that staff had been working on planning future needs, including a Recreation
Needs Assessment, noting that the draft of this document would be presented to members during their
next meeting. She indicated that the City’s Second Annual Bike to Work Day was held in 2014 and
participation increased in 2015, which was its third year. Mrs. Townshend advised members that
community involvement in park planning is sought, explaining that a community meeting was held
at Mallard Pond and children were invited to sit down with playground catalogs and draw the type
of playground that they want. She stated that Super Summer Playground would be getting into full
swing during the following week.
Responding to Mr. Lewis regarding where the $104,000 received from vacant building fees goes,
Mrs. Townshend stated that these fees go to the City’s General Fund.
In response to Mr. Anderson’s request for information regarding the progress of the Capital City Trail
and its link with the City recreation plan, Mrs. Townshend explained that this trail starts from
Silver Lake, extends along Park Drive and runs behind the Delaware Public Archives, down
Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, and south along Route 13 to its intersection with Public Safety
Boulevard. The trail can then be picked up from Public Safety Boulevard and extends to Route 10.
Mrs. Townshend stated that, in looking at the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan,
which is the statewide needs assessment, trails and pathways were included at the top of the list. This
was also true in the City and Mrs. Townshend expected that planning for trails would be ramped up.
She stated that people would like loop trails around Dover and Schutte Parks.
Mrs. Townshend noted that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee was working to push forward
the Senator Bikeway project, which would be an on and off road route along the Route 8 corridor
linking with the Capital City Trail. It would include trails as well as lesser stressed streets that would
be a safe place to ride for those who are not advanced cyclists.
In response to Mr. Anderson regarding accommodating skateboarders, Mrs. Townshend stated that
skateboarders could use multi-use trails. She indicated that skateboarding has two (2) components:
1) safe passage to and from destinations, and 2) a skate park. Mrs. Townshend stated that there is no
place for skateboarders to do stunts, and they are currently using places like the steps of Legislative
Hall for this purpose.
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Mr. Anderson stated that skateboarding was a big item, especially since a skateboarder had recently
been killed. Mrs. Townshend concurred, noting that this skateboarder had been on the roadway. She
indicated that bicycle and pedestrian improvements, such as those on Kenton Road, would involve
a multi-use path, which would be safer for skateboarders.
Mrs. Horsey concurred with the importance of addressing skateboarding, stating that she had seen
skateboarders on Division Street and Governors Avenue going down the middle of the street, which
was very dangerous.
Mr. Anderson inquired about safety in the parks, noting that he had heard quite a few complaints
about people sleeping in Silver Lake and park users not feeling comfortable when walking or running
there close to dusk. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that the Planning Department provides
programming related to parks and recreation and the Public Works Department maintains the parks.
She stated that complaints had been received related to Silver Lake Park and Dover Park and had been
forwarded to the Police Department. In regard to planning for Dover Park, Mrs. Townshend felt that
improvements could be made in terms of lighting and vegetation maintenance; however, a police
presence was needed to discourage certain behaviors. She advised members that the parks are
technically closed from dusk to dawn and this is an issue because some people live and sleep in the
parks, and there are other activities that are even more concerning happening in parks when they are
technically closed.
Mr. Anderson stated that perhaps these types of activities should be put on a future agenda and the
police should be asked for grants for cameras, etc.
Mrs. Townshend stated that the Police Department had mentioned a grant for foot patrols and
suggested that grant money could also be used to increase their presence in the City’s parks. She felt
having officers on bicycle or foot in the parks would be helpful.
In regard to the Capital City Bike Trail, Mrs. Horsey stated that she was unsure if people know they
have to cross the highway to pick up the trail and how to accomplish this to access the other part of
the trail off Public Safety Boulevard. She suggested that perhaps a sign should be posted to indicate
that the trail continues on the other side of Route 13. Mrs. Townshend stated that there is a signal,
but other ways of crossing the highway had been discussed. She indicated that she could bring this
up with the Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Delaware Department
of Transportation (DelDOT).
Mr. Lewis questioned if some of the employees from the Police Department’s new Cadet Program
could be utilized to patrol the parks. In response, Mrs. Townshend stated that this would be a
question for the Police Department. She suggested that park safety be added to a future agenda, since
there are a wide range of related issues that occur, including sleeping in the parks, drug deals, and
umpires feeling threatened. She suggested that Police Chief Paul Bernat be asked to come to the next
meeting.
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ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2015 PAGE 6
Mr. Caldwell felt that safety would be a top concern with many of the people in the City and indicated
that he would like to see more involvement by the Police Department. He stated that he was
concerned about the behavior of the youth and programs established for them, noting that safety was
his number one (1) concern.
Mr. Anderson expressed the desire for the Committee to look at City policies, possibly in September
when the Recreational Needs Assessment is complete, stating his concern that some of the policies
may not be constitutionally compliant. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that most of the
provisions enforced in the parks are designated in the Dover Code.
In response to Mr. Anderson regarding a policy not to allow political activities in parks,
Mrs. Townshend stated that this policy had been changed following a discussion with
Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor.
Mr. Lewis moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Anderson
Chairman
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Attachment #1 - Presentation - Planning, Inspections & Recreation 2014 Annual Report
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ATTACHMENT #1
PR&CE MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2015
2014 Annual Report
ATTACHMENT #1
PR&CE MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2015
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Planning, Zoning, Plan Review
Building Inspections
Fire Inspections, Investigations, Plan
Review
Licensing and Permitting
Parks and Recreation – Athletic Leagues,
Fitness Classes, Recreation Programming
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Opening of Dover High School
Downtown Redevelopment
• Family Dollar
• Downtown Development District
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Garrison Oak Technical Park
• Uzin Utz
• Garrison Energy Center
• Park Infrastructure
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Route 13 Redevelopment
• Winner Ford and Winner VW
• Uno’s/Dover Litho Site
Downtown Redevelopment
• Family Dollar
• Inner City Cultural League
• Downtown Development District
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Permits Issued, 2010-2014
1,704 Building
Permits Issued
New Home
Construction:
2011: 48
2012: 37
2013: 50
2014: 44
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Planning Commission Applications Board of Adjustment Applications
2014 Appeals 2014
Unified Sign, 1
Rezoning, 3 Dismissed, 1
Appeals
Conditional Denied, 2
Site Plans, 13
Uses, 4
Subdivisions, 5
Approved
Miscellaneous,
Total Reviewed: 34 Total Applications: 14 Variances, 11
8
Architecural Review
Certification Permits Issued
2014 Building Permits by Staff
Sign Permits by Staff
Building Permits by HDC
5 and Planning Commission
Building Permits by HDC
21 (0)
42 Sign Permits by HDC (0)
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735 Inspections/Complaints Handled
• 379 Fire Code Inspections
• 77 Certificate of Occupancy
• 99 Administrative Walk Through
Inspections
• 170 Life Safety Inspections
81 Fire Protection Permits
71 Fire Investigations
Fire Type Number Value of
Loss
Accidental 44 $1,206,000
Incendiary 21 $171,600
Undetermined 6 $70,500
TOTAL 71 $1,448,100
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Types of Inspections/Cases Entered
Annual Rental Housing
398
Inspections
Property Maintenance Exterior 560
Tall Grass and Weeds 924
No Valid Business License 108
8,184Inspections Performed
No Valid Building Permit 79
82% of Cases Staff Initiated
Zoning 104
Dover City Ordinances 652
All Others 1182
Total 4,007
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277 Buildings Registered Vacant
$104,000 Vacant Building Registration Fees
41 Active Dangerous Buildings
• 8 Demolished by City of Dover
• 4 Demolished by Others
• 6 Repaired by Owners
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48,065 patrons & visitors were recorded in the
John W. Pitts Recreation Center
3,000 (approx.) participated in our softball, field
hockey, lacrosse and volleyball leagues
2,800 attended summer Concerts on the Green
series
Total FY14 revenues
• $75,600 Leagues
• $26,240 General Recreation
• $18,600 Field/Building Rentals
• $ 6,560 Trips
• $ 13,500 Sports
• $ 16,889 Camps
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
Challenger Sports
Indoor Field Hockey and
Ladies Lacrosse
Planning for Future Needs
• Mallard Park Planning
Process
• Recreation Needs
Assessment
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on June 8, 2015, at
6:31 p.m. with Chairman Hare presiding. Members present were Mr. Cole, Mr. Sudler, and
Mr. Shevock. Ms. Maucher was absent. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson (departed
at 6:35 p.m. and returned at 6:40 p.m.), Mr. Neil (arrived at 6:46 p.m.), Mr. Hosfelt (arrived at 6:32 p.m.),
Mr. Hutchison, and Mr. Slavin.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously
carried.
Disposition of City Owned Land – Property Located at 16 South Queen Street, 18 South Queen
Street, and 24 North New Street
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the City of Dover acquired properties located
at 16 South Queen Street, 18 South Queen Street, and 24 North New Street at a monition sale due
to liens for demolition expenses. He stated that the City had acquired several properties at monition
sales over the past few years, explaining that staff attends the sales and in instances where the City
is the largest lien holder on a property, the City has purchased the property to protect the City’s
interest.
Mr. Koenig stated that the subject properties are excess properties, as the City has no use for them
and is better served by the properties being redeveloped and restored as taxable properties. He noted
that the City has maintenance responsibilities associated with the properties and has no long-term
interest in owning them. Mr. Koenig advised that the City has a procedure for Sale and Disposition
of Real Property, which includes a “Standard Method of Disposition” that begins at the Legislative,
Finance, and Administration Committee. As articulated in the procedure, the first decision by
Council (after a favorable recommendation by the Committee) is whether or not to dispose of the
surplus property and, subsequently, to determine the method of disposal (auction or sealed bid). The
procedure also includes “Exceptions to Standard Method of Disposition,” which states as
Exception D, “Donation of Land to Non-Profit Organizations: If, in the opinion of the
Dover City Council, the donation of a parcel of excess land to a non-profit organization would be
in the best interest of the City of Dover, Council then reserves unto itself the right to make such a
donation.”
Mr. Koenig advised members that the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity had submitted an offer
to purchase the subject properties. He stated that the sale of these properties to Habitat for Humanity
is consistent with the goals of the City of Dover 2008 Comprehensive Plan, the City of Dover
2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, and the Downtown Development District designation, to foster home
ownership for low- and moderate-income households, and also supports the City's goal and mandate
to affirmatively further fair housing by allowing for location choices for low- and moderate-income
households.
Mr. Koenig reviewed the offers from Habitat for Humanity, explaining that if the offers were
accepted, the City would need to write off a portion of the costs for demolition and the other charges,
as follows:
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City’s 2015
Write-Off
Address Offer Price Lien Amount Assessed Land
Amount
Value
16 S. Queen Street $ 5,000 $ 12,275 $ 7,275 $ 10,400
18 S. Queen Street $ 5,000 $ 6,920 $ 1,920 $ 10,400
24 N. New Street $ 5,000 $ 35,908.46 $ 30,908.46 $ 11,000
Mr. Koenig recommended negotiating a final agreement of sale and price for 16 and 18 South Queen
Street with Habitat for Humanity. He stated that the final write-off amounts for these properties
would be relatively low based on the initial offer letter from Habitat for Humanity; however, he
would attempt to increase the final sale price to minimize the write-off amounts. Mr. Koenig noted
that when the City had transferred property to Habitat for Humanity in the past, it was below the
write-off amount and technically a donation to them through the loss process. By selling to
Habitat for Humanity, the City would be ensured that the lots would be developed and occupied by
homeowners, and he indicated that home ownership is important in creating strong communities.
Mr. Koenig recommended disposing of the property at 24 North New Street by using the “Standard
Method of Disposition” due to the significant potential write-off amount. He believed that there may
be other buyers interested in this property, and the City could potentially recover additional costs and
reduce the amount of the potential write-off by seeking bids.
Mr. Koenig noted that 16 and 18 South Queen Street were adjacent to property owned by
Habitat for Humanity; therefore, it made sense to dispose of the real estate to them.
Staff recommended the following action: 1) determine that the property is excess property;
2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate a final sale price with Habitat for Humanity that
minimizes the write-off amounts for 16 and 18 South Queen Street; and 3) authorize the
City Manager to dispose of 24 North New Street using the “Standard Method of Disposition.”
Mr. Sudler questioned the difference between the cost and sale amount that the City would lose.
Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that for 16 South Queen Street the City’s lien amount was
$12,275 and the offer price from Habitat for Humanity was $5,000; therefore, the maximum write
off under current conditions would be $7,275. For 18 South Queen Street, the lien amount was
$6,920 dollars and the offer from Habitat for Humanity was $5,000, so the maximum write off
amount would be $1,920. He reiterated his recommendation to authorize him to negotiate an
increased amount in an effort to reduce the City’s write-off amounts, realizing that the City would
not be cash positive on this transaction. Referring to 24 North New Street, Mr. Koenig explained
that the current offer from Habitat for Humanity would result in a write-off amount of $30,908.46,
which he believed was too high to request Council to authorize. Instead, it was his opinion that the
City should proceed with a sealed bid and accept the highest offer.
In response to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Koenig explained that if the City were to accept the offer from
Habitat for Humanity for 24 North New Street, the City would have to write off, or basically lose,
$30,908.46.
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Mr. Shevock questioned whether the City should advertise for 16 and 18 South Queen Street to see
if there are offers above Habitat for Humanity’s, since staff will advertise for 24 North New Street.
Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that he did not recommend advertising for 16 and 18 South Queen
Street. He explained that Habitat for Humanity owns 14 South Queen Street and, because these are
small lots, their intention is to consolidate 14, 16, and 18 into two (2) lots with a house on each lot.
Mr. Koenig stated that there is value in getting houses in this area quickly, and it would not be worth
the amount of administrative time to advertise these properties.
In response to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Koenig stated that the City always reserves the right to reject bids.
He advised that the last time the City disposed of excess property in this manner, a minimum bid
amount was set, which worked well.
Mr. Sudler questioned if there were any Code violations on these properties. Responding,
Mr. Koenig stated that there were no longer any Code violations because all of the structures had
been removed, and the land should be vacant and free of trash. He noted that the City would write
off any unpaid fines or vacant building fees remaining.
Mr. Sudler inquired if the new owner would be responsible for existing violations. In response,
Mr. Koenig explained that they would only have to mow the grass because the properties are vacant
lots at this point. He stated that past violations will not transfer with the property, but the new owner
would take over maintenance upon the transfer of the property.
Mr. Anderson questioned whether the City would write off the lien against the property or reserve
the right to continue to pursue other options, such as a civil suit, for collecting the debt. Responding,
Mr. Koenig explained that once the City receives payment from Habitat for Humanity for the
properties located at 16 and 18 South Queen Street, the unpaid balance would be removed from
potential revenue and, for accounting purposes, would be written off. He stated that there would be
no pursuit of legal action against the previous owner.
Mr. Anderson stated that the process made sense for 16 and 18 South Queen Street because of the
amount of staff time and legal fees that would be involved without a guarantee that the person would
be found. However, he did not believe it made sense for 24 North New Street because the City
would not be able to sell that property for an amount close to the lien, and questioned whether the
City would consider selling the debt to a collection agency instead of writing it off.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Koenig stated his belief that the City had never sold this type of
debt to a collection agency. He advised that Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, had
indicated that once the City owns the property, the true liens against the property are extinguished.
Mr. Koenig stated that the City does not have a legal measure to go back and pursue a lawsuit. Since
the owner forfeited the property and the City took title to it, the City basically agreed to forgive the
prior property owner the amount.
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Mr. Shevock moved to recommend: 1) declaring properties located at 16 South Queen Street,
18 South Queen Street, and 24 North New Street as excess property; 2) authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate a final sale price with Habitat for Humanity that minimizes the write-off amounts for
16 and 18 South Queen Street; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to dispose of 24 North New
Street using the “Standard Method of Disposition,” as recommended by staff. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Cole.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Koenig explained that the “Standard Method of Disposition” would
be through sealed bid.
In response to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hare confirmed that through the sealed bid process, someone would
purchase the property, and the intent was to try to get more than $5,000 for it.
The motion to recommend: 1) declaring properties located at 16 South Queen Street,
18 South Queen Street, and 24 North New Street as excess property; 2) authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate a final sale price with Habitat for Humanity that minimizes the write-off
amounts for 16 and 18 South Queen Street; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to dispose
of 24 North New Street using the “Standard Method of Disposition was unanimously carried.
Discussion - Fiscal Year 2015 Audit Program
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, and Mr. William Seymour, SB & Company, LLC,
reviewed a presentation entitled “Auditor’s Responsibility for Communicating with Audit
Committee.”
In regard to the Auditor’s Responsibility - Page 4, Mr. Seymour advised members that, under
generally accepted auditing standards, there is a requirement to communicate with those charged
with governance and this can occur in various forms, such as a meeting or letters. He advised
members that SB & Company would bring items of significance to their attention as they are
discovered. Mr. Seymour stated that the audit responsibilities of SB & Company and of management
would be outlined in an engagement letter. He indicated that field work would begin in a few weeks
and would include a preliminary review of the processes and controls that underlie the financial
reporting process and the compliance process for the single audit. A secondary process would take
place after year-end to validate on a scope basis the actual numbers within the financial statements.
At the end of the audit, the results would be summarized, including whether or not significant
deficiencies or material weaknesses were found. Mr. Seymour stated that his firm would effectively
evaluate whether management would be able to produce an accurate set of financial statements if the
financial auditor were removed from the process, and whether the system is designed to provide
reliable data. He indicated that the number one (1) potential issue would be a finding of lots of
journal entries. Mr. Seymour noted that, during an audit, sometimes numbers reported by
management are found to be incorrect, such as discrepancies between the cash balance reported by
management and the balance obtained by the auditor; at other times there may discrepancies in how
items are presented within the statement, such as assets that are capitalized in one (1) place and
expended elsewhere.
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Mr. Seymour stated that this presentation related specifically to the June 30, 2015 audit and was
requested by Mrs. Mitchell so that new members would have this information prior to receiving the
audit results. He advised members that SB & Company was available to answer any questions they
may have.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee serves
as the City’s audit committee. She indicated that the calendar provided spelled out the tasks to be
performed during the audit period. Mrs. Mitchell noted that there was a goal to have the audit done
by November 30th, rather than December 31st as had been done in the past. She informed members
that new pension accounting standards were implemented both last year and this year, which would
result in a larger pension liability for unfunded pensions on the financial statements.
Mr. Shevock moved to recommend acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2015 Audit Program,
seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
William F. Hare
Chairman
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Office of City Assessor
June 22, 2015
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Board of Assessment Appeals
May 28, 2015
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order by Chairman Garfinkel.
Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, James Welsh, and Todd Stonesifer.
Staff present was City Assessor Cheryl A. Bundek and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
Also present, for Item# 1.A on the agenda, were: Ann Marie Townsend, City Planning Director
and William W. Pepper Sr., Esquire, Deputy City Solicitor.
Exemptions
1.A. House of Pride
Locations: 110 S. New Street & 106 S. New Street
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption application was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
110 S. New Street had been listed as an exempt property from July 2002 until July 2012.
106 S. New Street had been listed as an exempt property from July 2002 until July 2011.
The exemptions were revoked because the Conditional Use permits were revoked; therefore the
properties did not meet the qualifications for an exempt status with the City of Dover. Since the
properties did not have the proper permits, they were no longer being used for the intended
purpose of the exemption.
These are vacant pieces of land.
Exemption Request
106 S New St - $13,100
110 S New Street $11,600
Mr. Marion Lott, Executive Director and Mary Beth Johnson, Property Manager were present for
the hearing.
City Assessor, Cheryl Bundek went over the packet, that included paperwork provided by the
appellant. She also suggested that the board look at the two parcels of land first and then go over
the properties with buildings.
The two parcels of land were 106 S. New Street and 110 S. New St.
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Mr. Lott told the board that his organization owes demolition fees and taxes on these two
properties.
He explained that the organization is looking into donating those two parcels of land to the
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity.
Mr. Lott was wondering if the City would be able to help his organization and work on an
agreement between the City and the House of Pride.
He explained that his organization does not have the funds to pay the outstanding fees and taxes.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townsend explained that the House of Pride would have to come to an
agreement with the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity and then present the city with this
agreement. It would be up to the City Council to forgive the fees and taxes on those properties
because they were donated to the Habitat for Humanity.
She explained that this should be handled by City Council and would not pertain to the Board of
Assessments Appeals.
The Assessor pointed out, after a brief discussion, that the board could only make a decision on
whether these two properties should be exempt from taxes up until they are donated to the
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, as they are currently being utilized.
Chairman Garfinkel explained that in his opinion these two properties should stay as taxable
properties, because they are vacant lots.
Chairman Garfinkel made the motion to deny the request for exemption for 106 S New Street
and 110 S New Street, which was seconded by Mr. Stonesifer.
Motion carried: 3-0
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Locations: Exempt Request:
16 N. New St. $54,600
29 S. New St. $82,800
20 N. New St. $89,900
38 S. New St. $80,500
37 S. New St. $119,200
115 S. New St. $117,900
105 S. New St. $72,200
102 S. New St. $60,900
55 S. New St. $60,900
45 S. New St. $77,700
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption application was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
These properties, accept for 115 S New Street, which had never had the exempt status, were
listed as exempt properties from July 2002 until October 2012. The exemptions were revoked
because the Conditional Use permits were revoked; therefore the properties did not meet the
qualifications for an exempt status with the City of Dover. Since the properties did not have the
proper permits, they were no longer being used for the intended purpose of the exemption.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
Chairman Garfinkel asked Mr. Lott to comment on the other properties mentioned in the exempt
requests.
Mr. Lott handed out a list of all the properties the organization owns, which also lists the number
of people living in each of the properties.
He explained that the organization is a Non-Profit organization and that they are not making any
money on any of these properties. The rent money generated is utilized to pay the mortgages and
utilities. The organization should take in $7,400 a month, but because not all of their renters are
able to pay the rent on monthly basis, they often fall short.
Mr. Lott also mentioned that the city has been offering assistance to homeowners in that area and
that The House of Pride has put in three applications for assistance, which had all been declined.
Mr. Lott explained that his organization would benefit if these properties would be exempt from
property taxes. He explained that his organization keeps the homeless off of the streets and
provides a stable home for the children, he asked for the board’s help.
Ann Marie Townsend, City Planning Director, went over past issues the city had with the House
of Pride such as building code, fire code and zoning issues, etc.
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In 2008 the House of Pride applied for conditional use permits to have the house used as
residential recovery and transitional housing. The organization did not keep up with the
conditional use agreement, which lead to the revocation of the permit by the Planning
Commission in 2012.
She refers to a letter from Sandra Dean, who was the organizations attorney at that time,
acknowledging that the organization no longer rents to people within the recovery program and
that these properties should be taxed.
Mrs. Townsend also said that 115 S. New St. has never been a part of that program and has
always been a taxable property.
She questioned the number of 11 people living on one property. To her knowledge these
properties where supposed to be one family homes or two unit apartments.
She points out that on the information sheet provided, at the beginning of the hearing, 102 S.
New Street is listed as occupying 5 adults and 1 child, she questioned that the occupancy may
not be up to code. This made her questioned whether these properties are rentals or if there is
even a program for those people that live there.
Mr. Lott explained that the organization used to have numerous individuals in recovery
programs, who now are renting apartments. Those individual are still attending those programs
and the organization makes sure they continue to participate. Mr. Lott told the board that the
occupants have to continue with their programs in order to be able to live there.
Mr. Lott went on to answer Mrs. Townsends question about 102 S. New St. He said the renter’s
two older children have moved back in, which is why there are so many people living at the
property.
Mr. William W. Pepper Sr. Esq. Deputy City Solicitor commented that while the mission of the
House of Pride does has a very beneficial purpose, he has not heard anything, during the
meeting, that would change the circumstance or why they should now be exempt. He pointed at
the letter the City received from Sandra Dean, attorney for the House of Pride, in which it stated
that the organization understands that all properties are subject to property tax.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if 115 S New Street should not have been on the exempt request list.
Mrs. Townsend explained that this property had always been a rental property and had never
been part of the recovery program.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if Mr. Lott has a license to engage in drug, alcohol and substance
abuse services.
Mr. Lott replied that he does not have a license and that the organization is not offering such
services, their purpose is to make sure that their renters continue with the programs they are in.
Todd Stonesifer explains that while the services the House of Pride offers are commendable, the
board cannot change the rules.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to deny the exempt request which was second by Mr. Welsh.
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Chairman Garfinkel opened up for discussion at which time Mr. Stonesifer suggested that the
organization should get their status back.
Chairman Garfinkel also said, that looking at the certificate of operation for the House of Pride,
the purpose should be for substance abuse and not what they are doing now. If they do not have
the proper licensing than they are not engaging in the purpose of the organization.
In his opinion nothing has changed since the exempt status has been revoked.
Motion passed 3-0
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council was the final decision and that a
certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to them.
1.B. Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
Locations: Exempt Request:
20 S Kirkwood St. $42,300
28 S Kirkwood St. $50,600
30 S Kirkwood St. $35,500
40 S Kirkwood St. $74,900
138 Cherry St. $38,200
117 S Queen St. $58,300
29 N Kirkwood St. $ 0 (already exempt) –City owned)
223 W Division St. $117,200
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request for the above referenced properties was submitted to the Assessor’s
Office.
These properties are being renovated for low-income families to provide an affordable mortgage.
Once these properties are complete and the ownership is transferred, they will be added back to
the tax rolls. (As a supplemental billing)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
Mrs. Tice, Executive Director was present for the meeting.
She went over Central Delaware Habitat for Humanities’ mission, which is to bring families
together to build affordable homes in the community. Mrs. Tice told the board that there are
currently 17 Habitat homeowners in Dover, 40 throughout Kent County and that the organization
is working back in Dover on a number of properties.
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She went on to tell the board that the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity had been awarded
$672,000 back in January by the Strong Neighborhood Housing Fund. With that fund they are
planning to buy, renovate or demolish properties within a 20 block radius of Downtown Dover.
The organization is looking to increase the homeownership in this area, which primarily had
been rental properties. She explained that the organization is targeting low-income families who
are able to pay a mortgage. The homes are built with the help of volunteers and the aspects of the
organization.
Mrs. Tice told the board that construction will begin in June on the four properties located on
Kirkwood Street. She went on to explain that 138 Cherry Street is currently in their Land Bank,
construction will start sometime in 2016.
117 S. Queen Street is a vacant home and was donated to the organization and is scheduled for
demolition, new construction is also scheduled for 2016.
29 N. Kirkwood was purchased from the City, which is also scheduled for construction in 2016.
Mrs. Tice went on to talk about 223 W Division Street, which used to be an old shoe store. She
told the board that the building was donated to their organization by a bank. She also mentioned
that the organization does not yet know how to utilize that building. One of the options would be
to use the building as an office building.
Mrs. Bundek mentioned that the City has not received the deed for 223 W. Division Street. Mrs.
Tice offered to provide the Assessor’s Office with a copy of the deed.
Board Member Welsh made the motion to accept the request for exemption for all of the
properties, which was seconded by Board Member Stonesifer.
Motion passed 3-0
Chairman Garfinkel raised the question about 223 W Division St., he was wondering if this
property would fall under the scope of the organization, since this is a commercial property.
Mrs. Tice explained that when a Bank donates a property to a non-profit organization, the
building should be used as community development, which is why the organization is looking to
use the building as an outreach or a satellite office for the organization. She assured the Board
Members that it is not the intent of the organization to use this property for investment purposes
and offered to keep the City updated about the future use of the building.
Chairman Garfinkel requested to amend the motion, to grant the exemption for all of the
properties except for 223 W. Division Street, which will be exempted for one year only, to be
revisited once the organization knows what the use will be.
Motion carried 3-0
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 A.M.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council was the final decision and that a
certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to her.
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Board of Assessment Appeals
June 02, 2015
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order by Chairman Garfinkel.
Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, James Welsh, and Tom Burns.
Staff present was City Assessor Cheryl A. Bundek and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
Exemptions
3.H. Emerald Pointe Maintenance Corp.
Locations: Open Spaces
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
These parcels fall under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8110 Civic organizations owning parkland.
EXEMPTION REQUEST
ED05-067.01-02-14.00 $ 2,600
ED05-067.01-01-98.00 $ 2,800
ED05-067.01-01-96.00 $10,300
ED05-067.01-02-13.00 $ 3,500
ED05-067.01-01-97.00 $29,200
ED05-067.01-01-99.00 $10,900
$ 59,300
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
Mrs. Murphy, community Manager with Legum & Norman, employed by Emerald Pointe
Maintenance Corp. as their management firm was present for representation.
Mrs. Murphy told the board that the Emerald Point Maintenance Corp. has applied for
Exemption with the City of Dover. She also mentioned that they are already exempt with Kent
County.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if these properties were open spaces and if they will remain that way.
Mrs. Murphy assured that they are open spaces and that there will be no future changes to those
properties.
Mr. Burns asked if these spaces have been recorded as open spaces, which was confirmed by
Mrs. Murphy.
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Board Member Burns made the motion to accept the request for exemption, which was seconded
by Board Member Welsh.
Motion carried 3-0
Mrs. Bundek informed Ms. Murphy that the City Council was the final decision and that a
certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to her.
3.G. Village of Westover HOA, Inc.
Location: Open Spaces.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
These parcels fall under State Statute 9 Del. C. §8110 Civic organizations owning parkland.
EXEMPTION REQUEST
ED05-076.09-03-70.00 $ 50,900
ED05-076.09-03-71.00 132,300
$183,200
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be approved.
Nobody was present to represent the Village of Westover HOA, Inc.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor to comment on the request, as there was no
representative for Village of Westover HOA present.
Mrs. Bundek asked the petition be approved as it falls under Delaware State Code9 Del. C.
§8110 for civic organizations owning park land.
She pointed out that the board just heard and approved the exempt request for the Emerald Pointe
Maintenance Corp., which was for open spaces as well. She assured the board that these spaces
too have been recorded as open spaces and cannot be used for anything else.
Board Member Welsh made the motion to accept the Assessor’s recommendation to approve the
exempt request, which was seconded by Board Member Burns.
Motion carried 3-0
Mrs. Bundek informed the board, that the City Council was the final decision and that a certified
letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to the HOA.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: June 17, 2015
PREPARED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorization to Execute Agreement to Perform a Comprehensive Analysis of Police, Fire and
EMS Services for the City of Dover
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
REVIEWED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager; Donna Mitchell, Controller
EXHIBITS: Attachment A – Copy of the Proposal from the Center for Public Safety Management, LLC
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ 96,300 + AMOUNT BUDGETED: $ 100,000 in FY-2016
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): City Manager’s Budget, page 256 of the FY-2016
Draft Annual Operating Budget – 110-2100-515.30-31
TIME TIMETABLE: Project has an estimated completion time of 105-135 days after full execution of an
agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Center for
Public Safety Management, LLC to perform a comprehensive analysis of Police, Fire and EMS services for the
City of Dover. This authorization is contingent upon the adoption of the FY-2016 City of Dover Operating
Budget. The execution of the agreement will be finalized after July 1, 2015.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City Manager’s Office has sought assistance with respect to various Public Safety Services in an effort to
analyze and understand the needs of City of Dover. The Center for Public Safety Management, LLC is the exclusive
provider of public safety technical assistance for the International City/County Management Association. Both the
City Manager and the Assistant City Manager are members of the International City/County Management
Association; therefore, the City of Dover will receive a reduced cost to perform the analysis.
The analysis includes the following major outcomes:
1) Examine the department’s organizational structure;
2) Perform gap analysis, comparing the “as is” state of the department to the best practices of industry
standards;
3) Recommend a management framework to ensure accountability, increased efficiency and improved
performance;
4) Conduct a data-driven forensic analysis to identify actual workload;
5) Identify and recommend appropriate staffing and deployment levels for every discrete operational and
support function in the department.
The analysis is perform by a team of qualified subject matter experts as identified in the proposal and is specifically
designed to provide the local government with a thorough and unbiased analysis of emergency services in our
community.
Based on the connection to the International City/County Management Association and the unique services provided
under the proposal, staff is recommending this purchase of professional services be authorized under sole source
procurement.
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Attachment A
Proposal for Comprehensive Analysis of
Police, Fire and EMS Services
City of Dover, Delaware
474 K Street, NW, Suite 702
Washington, DC 20001
www.cpsm.us 716-969-1360
Exclusive Provider of Public Safety Technical Assistance for
International City/County Management Association
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June 5, 2015
Mr. Scott Koenig
City Manager
City of Dover, Delaware
Dear Mr. Koenig:
The Center for Public Safety Management, LLC, the exclusive provider of public safety technical
assistance for the International City/County Management Association, is pleased to submit this
proposal for an analysis of Police and Fire/EMS services for the City of Dover. The CPSM
approach is unique and more comprehensive than ordinary accreditation or competitor
studies. In general, our analysis involves the following major outcomes:
Examine the department’s organizational structure and culture;
Perform gap analysis, comparing the “as is” state of the department to the best
practices of industry standards;
Recommend a management framework to ensure accountability, increased efficiency
and improved performance;
Conduct a data-driven forensic analysis to identify actual workload;
Identify and recommend appropriate staffing and deployment levels for every discrete
operational and support function in the department.
This proposal is specifically designed to provide the local government with a thorough and
unbiased analysis of emergency services in your community. We have developed a unique
approach by combining the experience of dozens of subject matter experts in the areas of
emergency services. The team assigned to the project will have hundreds of years of practical
experience managing emergency service agencies, a record of research, academic, teaching
and training, and professional publications, and extensive consulting experience completing
hundreds of projects nation-wide. The team assembled for you will be true “subject matter
experts” not research assistants or interns.
ICMA has provided direct services to local governments worldwide for almost 100 years, which
has helped to improve the quality of life for millions of residents in the United States and abroad.
I, along with my colleagues at CPSM, greatly appreciate this opportunity and would be pleased
to address any comments you may have. You may contact me at 716.969.1360 or via email at
lmatarese@cpsm.us
Sincerely,
Leonard A. Matarese, ICMA-CM, IPMA-HR
Director, Research and Project Development
Center for Public Safety Management, LLC
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The Association & The Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is a 100 year old, non-profit
professional association of local government administrators and managers, with approximately
9,000 members located in 32 countries.
Since its inception in 1914, ICMA has been dedicated to assisting local governments in providing
services to its citizens in an efficient and effective manner. Our work spans all of the activities of
local government – parks, libraries, recreation, public works, economic development, code
enforcement, Brownfield’s, public safety, etc.
ICMA advances the knowledge of local government best practices across a wide range of
platforms including publications, research, training, and technical assistance. Our work includes
both domestic and international activities in partnership with local, state and federal
governments as well as private foundations. For example, we are involved in a major library
research project funded by the Bill and Linda Gates Foundation and we are providing
community policing training in Panama working with the U.S. State Department. We have
personnel in Afghanistan assisting with building wastewater treatment plants and have teams in
Central America providing training in disaster relief working with SOUTHCOM.
The ICMA Center for Public Safety Management (ICMA/CPSM) was one of four Centers within
the Information and Assistance Division of ICMA providing support to local governments in the
areas of police, fire, EMS, Emergency Management and Homeland Security. In addition to
providing technical assistance in these areas we also represent local governments at the federal
level and are involved in numerous projects with the Department of Justice and the Department
of Homeland Security. In each of these Centers, ICMA has selected to partner with nationally
recognized individuals or companies to provide services that ICMA has previously provided
directly. Doing so will provide a higher level of services, greater flexibility and reduced costs in
meeting member’s needs as ICMA will be expanding the services that ICMA can offer to local
government is expanding. For example, The Center for Productivity Management (CPM) is now
working exclusively with SAS, one of the world’s leaders in data management and analysis. And
the Center for Strategic Management (CSM) is now partnering with nationally recognized
experts and academics in local government management and finance.
Center for Public Safety Management, LLC (CPSM) is now the exclusive provider of public safety
technical assistance for ICMA and provides training and research for the Association’s members
and represents ICMA in its dealings with the federal government and other public safety
professional associations such as CALEA. The Center for Public Safety Management, LLC
maintains the same team of individuals performing the same level of service that it has for the
past seven years for ICMA.
CPSM’s local government technical assistance experience includes workload and deployment
analysis, using our unique methodology and subject matter experts to examine department
organizational structure and culture, identify workload and staffing needs as well as industry best
practices. We have conducted over 200 such studies in 34 states and Canada and 170
communities ranging in size from 8,000 population Boone, IA to 800,000 population Indianapolis,
IN.
Thomas Wieczorek is the Director of the Center for Public Safety Management. Leonard
Matarese serves as the Director of Research & Program Development. Dr. Dov Chelst is the
Director of Quantitative Analysis. Michael Iacona is the Senior Manager for Fire/EMS.
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Project Staffing
The proposal will look at the police, fire and EMS services of Dover. For this project, the CPSM has
assembled a premier team of experts from a variety of disciplines and from across the United
States. The goal is to develop recommendations that will enable it to produce the outcomes
necessary to provide critical emergency services consistent with the community’s financial
capabilities. The team will consist of a project team leader, two Operations Leaders and several
senior public safety Subject Matter Experts selected from our team specifically to meet the
needs of the community.
The management organizational chart for the project includes the following
Key Team Members:
Project Manager
Leonard Matarese, MPA
Fire Team Leader Data Team Leader Police Team Leader
Michael Iacona, MPA Dov Chelst, Ph.D. James McCabe, Ph.D
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Project Manager
Director of Research and Project Development, Center for Public Safety
Management, LLC,
Leonard A. Matarese, MPA, ICMA-CM, IPMA-CP
Background
Mr. Matarese is a specialist in public sector administration with particular
expertise in public safety issues. He has conducted or managed over 200
public safety studies. He has 44 years’ experience as a law enforcement
officer, police chief, public safety director, city manager and major city
Human Resources Commissioner. He was one of the original advisory board
members and trainer for the first NIJ/ICMA Community Oriented Policing
Project which has subsequently trained thousands of municipal practitioners
on the techniques of the community policing philosophy over the past 18
years. He has managed several hundred studies of emergency services
agencies with particular attention to matching staffing issues with calls for
service workload.
Recognized as an innovator by his law enforcement colleagues he served as
the Chairman of the SE Quadrant, Florida, Blue Lighting Strike Force, a
71agency, U.S. Customs Service anti-terrorist and narcotics task force and also
as president of the Miami-Dade County Police Chief’s Association – one of
America’s largest regional police associations. He represents ICMA on
national projects involving the United States Department of Homeland
Security, The Department of Justice, Office of Community Policing and the
Department of Justice, Office Bureau of Justice Assistance. He has also served
as a project reviewer for the National Institute of Justice and is the subject
matter expert on several ICMA / USAID police projects in Central America. As
a public safety director he has managed fire / EMS systems including ALS
transport. He was an early proponent of public access and police response
with AEDs.
Mr. Matarese has presented before most major public administration
organizations annual conferences on numerous occasions and was a
keynote speaker at the 2011 annual PERF conference. He was a plenary
speaker at the 2011 TAMSEC Homeland security conference in Linköping,
Sweden and at the 2010 UN Habitat PPUD Conference in Barcelona, Spain.
He has a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in
Political Science. He is a member of two national honor societies and has
served as an adjunct faculty member for several universities. He holds the
ICMA Credentialed Manager designation, as well as Certified Professional
designation from the International Public Management Association- Human
Resources. He also has extensive experience in labor management issues,
particularly in police and fire departments. Mr. Matarese is a life member of
the Internal Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Data Assessment Team
Center for Public Safety Management, LLC Senior Team Members
Dov Chelst, Ph.D., Director of Quantitative Analysis
Background
Dr. Chelst is an expert in analyzing public safety department’s workload and
deployment. He manages the analysis of all public safety data for the Center.
He is involved in all phases of The Center’s studies from initial data collection,
on-site review, large-scale dataset processing, statistical analysis, and
designing data reports. To date, he has managed over 140 data analysis
projects for city and county agencies ranging in population size from 8,000 to
800,000.
Dr. Chelst has a Ph.D. Mathematics from Rutgers University and a B.A. Magna
Cum Laude in Mathematics and Physics from Yeshiva University. He has
taught mathematics, physics and statistics, at the university level for 9 years.
He has conducted research in complex analysis, mathematical physics, and
wireless communication networks and has presented his academic research
at local, national and international conferences, and participated in
workshops across the country.
Senior Public Safety Subject Matter Expert
David Martin, Ph.D., Senior Researcher in the Center for Urban Studies, Wayne State
University
Background
Dr. Martin specializes in public policy analysis and program evaluation. He
has worked with several police departments to develop crime mapping and
statistical analysis tools. In these projects he has developed automated crime
analysis tools and real-time, dashboard-style performance indicator systems
for police executive and command staff. Dr. Martin teaches statistics at
Wayne State University. He is also the program evaluator for four Department
of Justice Weed and Seed sites. He is an expert in the use of mapping
technology to analyze calls for service workload and deployments.
Senior Manager
Gang Wang, Ph.D., Fire & EMS Services Data Analyst
Background
Gang Wang received the dual bachelor degrees in industrial design and
management science, and the M.S. in information system from Chongqing
University in China and the Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering from Wayne
State University. He has five years experience in enterprise information system
and eight years experience in data analysis and applied mathematical
modeling. He has rich experience in areas of automotive, travel and public
safety with particular emphasis in fire / EMS analysis. He has published a book
chapter and several journal articles.
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Operations Assessment Team – Fire Unit
Senior Manager for Fire/EMS
Chief Michael Iacona (Ret.), MPA Retired Fire Chief / Director Flagstaff Fire
Department, Flagstaff Arizona; former Director and Fire Chief, Orange County,
Florida
Background
Chief Iacona has 38 years of fire service experience, with the last 17 years as
Fire Chief. He recently retired as fire chief for the City of Flagstaff, Arizona a
position held since 2002. Prior to this, he was the Director of Orange County
Fire Rescue, Florida, which included oversight of the County’s emergency
management functions. In addition t o duties associated with fire chief, he
has served in various capacities, rising through the ranks from
firefighter/paramedic to chief fire officer. Mike has led a fire training division,
was the Chief of Operations, served as Emergency Manager in EOC
Operations, was Chief Negotiator in multiple IAFF Contract deliberations.
He has supervised the development of several fire master plans, was a
volunteer firefighter coordinator, led multiple fire code adoption processes,
was in charge of personnel and payroll functions and implemented fire
impact fees. He also has wildland fire experience, supervising a fuel
management program, the adoption of a Wildland Interface Code, and the
adoption of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
Chief Iacona holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and did his
undergraduate work in Urban Planning at Florid a Atlantic University, in Boca
Raton, FL. He is a graduate of the
National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program and attended The
Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the Harvard
Kennedy School.
Director, Center for Public Safety Management, LLC
Thomas Wieczorek, Retired City Manager Ionia, MI; former Executive Director Center
for Public Safety Excellence
Background
Thomas Wieczorek is an expert in fire and emergency medical services
operations. He has served as a police officer, fire chief, director of public
safety and city manager and is former Executive Director of the Center for
Public Safety Excellence (formerly the Commission on Fire Accreditation
International, Inc.). He has taught a number of programs at Grand Valley
State University, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
and Grand Rapids Junior College. He has testified frequently for the Michigan
Municipal League before the legislature and in several courts as an expert in
the field of accident reconstruction and fire department management. He is
the past-president of the Michigan Local Government Manager’s Association;
served as the vice-chairperson of the Commission on Fire Officer Designation;
and serves as a representative of ICMA on the NFPA 1710 career committee.
He most recently worked with the National League of Cities and the
Department of Homeland Security to create and deliver a program on
emergency management for local officials titled, “Crisis Leadership for Local
Government Officials.” It has been presented in 43 states and has been
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assigned a course number by the DHS. He represents ICMA on the NFPA 1710
and 1730 Standards Committees and is a board member on the International
Accreditation Service, a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Code
Council.
He received the Mark E. Keane “Award for Excellence” in 2000 from the
ICMA, the Association’s highest award and was honored as City Manager of
the Year (1999) and Person of the Year (2003) by the Rural Water Association
of Michigan, and distinguished service by the Michigan Municipal League in
2005.
Senior Associate
Gerard J. Hoetmer, MPA, retired Executive Director of Public Entity Risk Institute,
Fairfax, Virginia
Background
Gerry Hoetmer is an expert in fire services, emergency management, and risk
management. He served as the founding executive director of the Public
Entity Risk Institute, a nonprofit organization that provided training, technical
assistance, and research on risk management issues for local government
and other public and quasi-public organizations. During his tenure as
executive director he was a member of the National Academy of Sciences
Disaster Roundtable. Prior to his position as executive director at PERI, Mr.
Hoetmer worked at ICMA for 19 years, most recently as the director of
research and development. He has written extensively on local government
emergency management, the fire service, code enforcement, and risk
management issues.
Seminal works include the first report to Congress on fire master planning and
the first edition of Emergency Management: Principles and Practices for Local
Government. In addition to providing expert testimony before Congress and
local arbitration boards on fire staffing and scheduling issues, Mr. Hoetmer
represented ICMA on the NFPA 1500 Standard on Occupational Safety and
Health; NFPA 1201, the Standard for Providing Emergency services to the
Public; and the NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of
Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special
Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments. Mr. Hoetmer has
developed and conducted training programs and seminars at FEMA’s
Emergency Management Institute and the National Fire Academy in
Emmitsburg, Maryland.
He holds a Bachelors from the State University of New York, New Paltz and the
Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Colorado at
Denver
Senior Associate
Chief John (Jack) Brown (Ret.), BA, MS, EFO, Director, Arlington County Office of
Emergency Management, Retired Assistant Chief Fairfax County Fire & Rescue
Department
Background
Jack Brown’s 40 year public safety career includes 29 years with the Fairfax
County, Virginia Fire & Rescue Department, where he retired as Assistant Fire
Chief of Operations. He served in a number of operational and staff positions,
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including the Office of the Fire Marshal where he attained NFPA certification
as a Fire Inspector II and Fire Investigator. As an investigator, he conducted
post fire and post blast investigations, assisting in the prosecution of offences
involving arson and illegal explosives. He served as a Planning Section Chief
and Task Force Leader for the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Task
Force (VA TF-1). He deployed to Nairobi, Kenya as Plans Chief in response to
the 1998 embassy bombing and as Task Force Leader on a deployment to
Taiwan in response to an earthquake in 1999.
Upon his retirement from Fairfax County in 2000, he became the Assistant
Chief for the Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency
Management, where he led a team of firefighters to the Pentagon on 9/11
and assisted the Arlington County Fire Department as the initial Planning
Section Chief for the incident. Jack served as Planning Section Chief on a
Northern Virginia multi-jurisdictional emergency management task force that
reestablished the New Orleans Emergency Operations Center just after
Hurricane Katrina. He retired from Loudoun County in 2006 to pursue a career
in emergency management.
Brown retired from the Coast Guard Reserve as a Chief Warrant Officer 4,
specializing in port safety and security, with 33 years of combined Army and
Coast Guard Reserve service. After 9/11, he served on active duty for 47
months, including 15 months in the Middle East. He received the Bronze Star
Medal for actions in Baghdad, Iraq while supporting combat operations
during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science Administration from the
University of Maryland and a master’s degree in Quality Systems
Management from the National Graduate School, Falmouth, Massachusetts.
He is a 1997 graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer
Program at the National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, Maryland.
He has been an adjunct professor at the Northern Virginia Community
College and the University of the District of Columbia in the Fire Science
curriculums. He is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program in the
Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate
School, Monterey, California.
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Operations Assessment Team – Police Unit
Senior Associate
Inspector James E. McCabe, (Ret.) Ph.D., M. Phil., M.A., B.A., Assistant Professor of
Criminal Justice, Sacred Heart University, Retired NYPD Inspector
Background
Dr. McCabe retired as an Inspector with the New York City Police Department
after 20 years of service. As Inspector his assignments included Commanding
Officer of the NYPD Office of Labor Relations and Commanding Officer of the
Training Bureau. As a Deputy Inspector he was the Commanding Officer of the
Police Academy with direct supervision of over 750 staff officers and 2,000
recruits. As Executive Officer, Police Commissioner’s Office. His field experience
includes, Commanding Officer, 110 th Precinct, Executive Officer, 113th Precinct,
assignment to the Operations Division/Office of Emergency Management and
uniform patrol as on officer and Sergeant in Manhattan. He has published
extensively and presented to numerous conference including Academy of
Criminal Justice Sciences:
He holds a Ph.D. and M. Phil, in Criminal Justice, from CUNY Graduate Center, an
M.A. in Criminal Justice, from John Jay College, an M.A. in Labor and Policy
Studies, SUNY Empire State College, and B.A. in Psychology, CUNY Queens
College, June, 1989. He is a graduate of the Executive Management Program,
Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and the FBI National
Academy.
Senior Associate
Professor Paul E. O’Connell, Ph.D., J.D. , Chair of Criminal Justice Department, Iona
College, New Rochelle, New York, former NYPD Training Officer.
Background
Dr. O’Connell is a leading expert on the application of Compstat model Police
Management principles to public administration organizations. He has been a full
time member of the Criminal Justice faculty at Iona College in New Rochelle
since 1994. He received his Ph.D. from CUNY where his doctoral thesis was the
history and development of the Compstat model of Police Management. Dr.
O’Connell began his professional career in criminal justice in 1981, serving the
New York City Police Department first as a police officer, and then as a Police
Academy instructor, in-service trainer and curriculum developer. After receiving
an MPA in 1984 and J.D. in 1989, he worked as a trial attorney with the firm of
Cummings & Lockwood in Stamford, CT. Presently, he is the chair of Iona
College’s Criminal Justice department, where he also conducts funded research,
publishes scholarly papers and lectures widely on the topics of police
performance measurement, integrity management and law enforcement
training systems.
Dr. O’Connell has provided consulting services to a variety of government
agencies, including assessment of existing policing policies and practices and
development of proactive management strategies. Over the years, he has
collaborated with the Center for Technology in Government (Albany, NY),
Giuliani Partners (New York, NY) and the Center for Society, Law and Justice
(University of New Orleans). Dr. O’Connell recently was awarded a Fulbright
Grant working with the Turkish National Police.
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Senior Associate
Chief James Gabbard, B.A (Ret.)., City of Vero Beach, Florida – Retired Chief of
Police, Retired City Manager, Former Commander, West Palm Beach Police,
Former President of Florida Police Chiefs Association.
Background
James M. Gabbard is the retired City Manager of Vero Beach, Florida, appointed
in 2005. Prior to his appointment as City Manager he completed 37 years of law
enforcement service in a series of increasingly responsible positions. Mr. Gabbard
formerly served as the Police Chief of the Vero Beach Police Department. During
his tenure as chief he served as interim city manager on several occasions. Prior
to his service with Vero Beach he was a member of the West Palm Beach Police
Department, serving in all divisions of the Department and in many assignments
including Detective Lieutenant of Homicide. Upon his promotion to Captain he
was placed in command of organized crime and organized drug crime
investigations. He retired from West Palm Beach in 1986 to accept the chief’s
position in Vero Beach.
Mr. Gabbard has received numerous professional recognitions and was elected
President of the Florida Police Chiefs Association, one of the largest organizations
of senior police managers in the United States. He was cited for bravery by
Governor Jeb Bush before a joint session of the Florida Legislature for his actions
during several hurricanes which stuck Vero Beach. Upon his recent retirement
from Vero Beach he was recognized by the Governor and Attorney General of
Florida for his numerous contributions to law enforcement in the state.
Senior Associate
Chief Duane J. Lovello, J.D., Chief of Police, Darien, CT., Member of the Connecticut
Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC).
Background
Duane J. Lovello, J.D., is a member of the Darien, CT Police Department, having
started his career there in 1981. With experience at all ranks of the department
including fourteen years in the Detective Division as both a detective and a
supervisor, he also served as the Commander of the Department's SCUBA Team
and a Crisis Negotiator. He was appointed Chief of Police in March 2005. Chief
Lovello received a B.S. degree from the University of New Haven and his Juris
Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law. He is a member of the
Connecticut Bar.
Chief Lovello is a graduate of the 215th Session of the FBI National Academy in
Quantico, Virginia, Chief Lovello formerly served on the Board of Directors of the
Connecticut Police Chiefs Association and chaired its Scientific Services
Committee. Besides his service on the Connecticut Legislature's Eyewitness
Identification Task Force, Chief Lovello also was appointed to Governor Malloy's
Crime Lab Working Group. In August, 2012, he was appointed by Governor
Malloy to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC). He currently
serves as Chairman of the Curriculum and Accreditation Committees.
Associate
Chief Daniel Alexander, B.A., MPA, Chief of Police, Boca Raton, Florida, former Chief
of Police, Cape Coral Police Department.
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Background
Dan Alexander was sworn in as Boca Raton's police chief in 2006. Prior to this role,
he was chief of the Cape Coral Police Department for four years. Chief
Alexander served for approximately three years (1999 to 2002) as an assistant
police chief and captain in Boca Raton, three years as a Lieutenant with the
Indian Creek Village Public Safety Department and seven years as a deputy
sheriff in Alachua County
Chief Alexander was a Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement
Agencies (CALEA) Assessor from 2002 to 2010 and served as a team leader for six
years. He was president of the Southwest Florida Police Chiefs Association in 2006.
He currently serves as president of the Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs
of Police, secretary of the Palm Beach County Law Enforcement eXchange (LEX),
vice chair of the Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Planning Council, and he
serves on the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission.
Chief Alexander earned a Master of Arts degree in Public Administration from the
University of Florida in 1995, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in
criminal justice in 1989. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Associate
Chief Marilyn Diaz (Ret.), B.S., M.S., Retired Chief of Police, Sierra Madre, and
Retired Commander, Pasadena, California Police Department.
Background
In 1974 Marilyn Diaz began her career when she was hired as the first woman to
be directly assigned as a patrol officer in the Pasadena Police Department. She
promoted through the ranks, and in 2006 Marilyn retired as a Commander, where
she led the Administrative Services and Field Operations Divisions.
In March of 2006 Marilyn was appointed as Sierra Madre’s Chief of Police. Chief
Diaz was the first woman in Los Angeles County to become chief of a municipal
police department. Marilyn retired from the Sierra Madre Police Department in
December 2011.
Ms. Diaz has a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Southern
California, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Police Science at California
State University, Los Angeles.
Marilyn Diaz has served on the boards of Women at Work, Boy Scouts of America,
Pacific Clinics, and the Caltech Women’s Club. Marilyn also serves as a docent
for the Caltech Architectural Tour Service, and is on the Caltech Women’s Club
Board. Marilyn is President of the Rotary Club of Sierra Madre for 2013-2014. She
also teaches Youth Protection at the Rotary District level.
In 2012 Rotary District 5300 selected Marilyn to represent their district as the team
leader for the Group Study Exchange Program in Calcutta, India. Marilyn, along
with four non-Rotarian professionals from District 5300, lived with Rotarian families
for 5 ½ weeks in January and February 2013 on a cultural and vocational
exchange program.
Associate
Chief Demosthenes M. Long (Ret.) Ed.D. JD, MA, Former Assistant Chief of
NYPD, Commanding Officer NYPD Police Academy, Former Deputy
Commissioner / Undersheriff Westchester County Public Safety Department
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Background
Chief Long has 30 years law enforcement experience, including 21 years with The
New York City Police Department where he retired as Assistant Chief. His
assignments included Commanding Officer, School Safety Division, where he
managed 4,600 police officers and school safety agents and administered an
operating budget of $133 million. He served as Commanding Officer, Office of
Deputy Commissioner Community Affairs where he was responsible for
developing, implementing and assessing programs to strengthen
police/community relations; Commanding Officer, Police Academy, responsible
for providing entry-level, in-service, promotional and executive level training for
53,000 uniform and civilian members of the Department; Executive Officer, Office
of the First Deputy Commissioner and Executive Officer, 47th Precinct and also
assignment as Supervisor of Patrol for 17 Bronx Precincts, Transit Districts and
Housing Police Service Areas.
After retiring from the NYPD he was appointed as First Deputy Commissioner /
Undersheriff for the Westchester County Department of Public Safety.
Responsibilities include the administrative planning, organization, coordination,
execution and control of the fiscal, administrative, support and training functions
of the 325 member police department.
He holds a Doctor of Education Degree in Executive Leadership from St. John
Fisher College, a Juris Doctor Degree from New York Law School, and Master of
Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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Project Schedule
Milestone 1 – Full execution of the agreement
Agreement will identify Project Launch date.
Milestone 2 – Project Launch
We will conduct an interactive telephone conference with local government contacts. Our
project leads will launch the project by clarifying and confirming expectations, detailing study
parameters, and commencing information gathering.
Milestone 3a – Information Gathering and Data Extraction- 30 Days
Immediately following project launch, the operations leads will deliver an information request to
the department. This is an extensive request which provides us with a detailed understanding of
the department's operations. Our experience is that it typically takes an agency several weeks
to accumulate and digitize the information. We will provide instructions concerning uploading
materials to our website. When necessary, the lead will hold a telephone conference to discuss
items contained in the request. The team lead will review this material prior to an on-site visit.
Milestone 3b – Data Extraction and Analysis – 14 Days
Also immediately following the project launch the Data Lead will submit a preliminary data
request, which will evaluate the quality of the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system data.
This will be followed by a comprehensive request for data from the CAD system to conduct the
response and workload analysis. This request requires a concerted effort and focused response
from your department to ensure the timely production of required for analysis. Delays in this
process will likely extend the entire project and impact the delivery of final report. The data
team will extract one year’s worth of Calls for Service (CFS) from the CAD system. Once the
Data Team is confident the data are accurate, they will certify that they have all the data
necessary to complete the analysis.
Milestone 3c – Data Certification – 14 days
Milestone 4a – Data Analysis and Delivery of Draft Data Report – 30 days
Within thirty days of data certification, the analysis will be completed and a draft, unedited data
report will be delivered to each of the departments for their review and comment. After the
data draft report is delivered, an on-site visit by the operations team will be scheduled.
Milestone 4b – Departmental Review of Draft Data Report – 14 days
The department will have 10 days to review and comment on the draft unedited data analysis.
During this time, our Data team will be available to discuss the draft report. The Department must
specify all concerns with the draft report at one time.
Milestone 4c – Final Data Report – 10 days
After receipt of the department's comments, the data report will be finalized within 10 days.
Milestone 5 – Conduct On-Site Visit – 30 days
Subject matter experts will perform a site visit within 30 days of the delivery of the draft data
report.
Milestone 6 – Draft Operations Report – 30 days
Within 30 days of the last on-site visit, the operations team will provide a draft operations report
to each department. Again the departments will have 10 days to review and comment.
Milestone 7 – Final Report 15 days
Once the Department’s comments and concerns are received by CPSM the combined final
report will be delivered to the city within 15 days.
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME: 105 - 135 days
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The CPSM Approach - Police
CPSM team developed a standardized approach to conducting analyses of police and fire
departments by combining the experience sets of dozens of subject matter experts.
We begin projects with a request for data, documents and worksheets.
Next, we extract raw data on calls for service from an agency’s computer aided dispatch
system. The data are sorted and analyzed to identify performance indicators (i.e., response
times, workload by time, multiple unit dispatching, etc.) for comparison to industry benchmarks.
Performance indicators are valuable measures of agency efficiency and effectiveness. The
findings are shown in tabular as well as graphic form and follow a standard format for
presentation of the analyzed data. While the format will be similar from community to
community, the data reported are unique to the specific agency.
CPSM also conducts an on-site operational review. Here the performance indicators serve as the
basis for the operational reviews. Prior to any on-site arrival of a CPSM team, agencies are asked
to compile a number of key operational documents (i.e., policies and procedures, assets lists,
etc.). Most on-site reviews consist of interviews with management and supervisors, as well as rank
and file officers; attendance at roll calls and ride-alongs with officers. We review case files with
investigators and observe dispatch operations to assess compliance with the provided written
documentation.
As a result of on- site visits and data assessments, our subject matter experts produce a SWOT
analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the department). We have found
that this standardized approach ensures that we measure and observe all of the critical
components of agencies.
Additionally, this methodology can be integrated with ongoing support customized to the
unique needs of your community. Strategic planning, risk assessment, and training services are
also available to assist with the implementation of CPSM recommendations and developing
new processes and programs that may arise as implementation evolves.
The following information describes the CPSM approach to studying, understanding, evaluating,
and reporting on police departments around the country. Although no two police departments
are the same, a standardized approach to department evaluation ensures a rigorous and
methodological process that permits benchmarking, comparing, and assessing within the
context of the best practices of American law enforcement. However, each locality has unique
characteristics that present policing challenges. Integrating a standardized approach within the
context of local variability permits an accurate assessment of the organization in its political
environment, and further permits CPSM to offer recommendations that comport with the best
practices in policing, yet tailor-made for the client community.
I. Benchmark the community
It is essential to understand the service levels, protection needs, community dynamics, and
overall environment within which the police department operates. The CPSM study may involve
interviews and surveys directed at stakeholders in the community. Elected officials, community
groups (civic, business, religious, labor, etc.), community leaders, and employee labor
representatives would be contacted to solicit their opinions about the department, the public
safety needs of their constituency, and the perceived gaps in service levels currently provided.
CPSM will work with the agency to identify community members that can provide this important
information.
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Additionally, the department will be compared to organizations of similar size with respect to
crime, demographics, and cost-efficiency.
II. Patrol Operations
Police agencies routinely speak about “recommended officers per 1,000 population” or a
“National Standard” for staffing or comparisons to other municipalities. There are no such
standards, nor are there “recommended numbers of “officer per thousand”. The International
Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) states; “Ready-made, universally applicable patrol staffing
standards do not exist. Ratios, such as officers-per-thousand population, are totally inappropriate
as a basis for staffing decisions.”
Staffing decisions, particularly in patrol, must be made based upon actual workload and very
few police agencies have the capability of conducting that analysis. Once an analysis of the
actual workload is made, then a determination can be made as to the amount of discretionary
patrol time that should exist, consistent with the local government’s ability to fund.
CPSM’s team of doctoral level experts in Operations Research in Public Safety have created in
The CPSM Patrol Workload & Deployment Analysis System© the ability to produce detailed
information on workload even in those agencies without sophisticated management information
systems. Using the raw data extracted from the police department’s CAD system our team
converts calls for service into police services workload and then effectively graphs workload
reflecting seasonally, weekday / weekend and time of day variables. Using this information the
police department can contrast actual workload with deployment and identify the amount of
discretionary patrol time available (as well as time commitments to other police activities).
Police service workload differentiates from calls for service in that calls for service are a number
reflecting the incidents recorded. Workload is a time measurement recording the actual amount
of police time required to handle calls for service from inception to completion. Various types of
police service calls require differing amounts of time (and thus affect staffing requirements). As
such, call volume (number of calls) as a percentage of total number of calls could be
significantly different than workload in a specific area as a percentage of total workload. The
graph below demonstrates this difference in units.
CPSM has found that the most effective way to manage operations, including policing, is to
make decisions based upon the interpretation and analysis of data and information.
To achieve this, a data analysis of police department workload, staffing and deployment will be
conducted. By objectively looking at the availability of deployed hours and comparing those to
the hours necessary to conduct operations, staffing expansion and/or reductions can be
determined and projected. Additionally the time necessary to conduct proactive police
activities (such as team-led enforcement, directed patrol, community policing and selected
traffic enforcement) will be reviewed to provide the city with a meaningful methodology to
determine appropriate costing allocation models.
Workload vs. deployment analysis sample
This is one of the ways we show the amount of available, non-committed patrol time compared
to workload. As you can see we break out the various activities, convert them to time and then
compare to available manpower. The deployment is based upon actual hours worked.
So in this example, at noon there are approximately 17 hours of work (including citizen initiated &
officer initiated calls for services, including traffic) and administrative activities (meals, vehicle,
reports, etc.). There are approximately 30 man hours of available resources meaning that at that
hour, on average, of the 30 officers on duty 16 are busy on activities.
The area shown in green and brown is uncommitted time. This is the area where staffing
decisions impact – it becomes a policy issue as to how much uncommitted time a city wants,
and is willing to pay for.
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Personnel
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20
10
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0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
Hour E xtra P atrol
Bas ic P atrol
U nenc umbered Work
A dminis trative Work
Self-I nitiated Work
O ther- I nitiated Work
The CPSM study will result in the calculation of service demands placed on the department,
workload levels, service times for calls for service, and response times. This information is
developed by first extracting data from the departments CAD system. The extracted
information is then processed and workload is calculated. This workload is then compared to
deployment levels. The product of this analysis is the variance between service demands and
available personnel, and appropriate recommendations made for staffing levels and an optimal
deployment schedule to meet these service demands. This permits exploration of the following
questions:
What are the service demands made by the public as measured through the CAD
system?
What is the workload?
Based on this workload is the alignment of Districts and Divisions appropriate?
Based on the workload is the shift schedule aligned appropriately and what
alternatives to the current shift plan are most efficient?
How many police officers and supervisors are need to staff the patrol function in
order to meet the workload demands placed on the agency?
How long does it take to respond to calls for service (both response time and total
time) and what ways are there to reduce these times?
How many officers are assigned to each call and what are the ways to minimize
these assignments?
What categories of call, and in what frequency, does the agency handle and what
measures can be adopted to minimize unnecessary responses?
How much time is spent on administrative duties?
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How much time is spent on directed patrol activities and specialized enforcement?
The study will determine the gaps in patrol coverage and recommendations for modifying
temporal and spatial deployment. With the appropriate “best fit” of patrol coverage identified,
a determination can be made about the exact number of officers required to meet service
demands, and in what shift/district/division combinations to maximize resources.
In addition to the analysis of patrol operations from the CAD system and workload, the CPSM
study will focus on the qualitative aspects of patrol. The study will observe officers on patrol
through ride-alongs, interviews, and general observations. We will amass all available
documents, plans, and data available to understand the patrol approach in the department.
We will observe the special operations teams, the problem/nuisance unit, etc. to evaluate their
role within the overall mission of the department and patrol operations. We will evaluate the
performance of the units, identify improvement opportunities, and justify and recommend
appropriate staffing levels
The CPSM study will also evaluate the implementation of technology on patrol, weapons
available, and equipment used with opportunities for improvement.
CPSM advocates community policing as its operational philosophy. The CPSM study would
evaluate the implementation of community policing, in quantifiable and anecdotal terms, and
identify improvement opportunities where appropriate.
Similarly, the CPSM study would evaluate the relationship of patrol operations with the rest of the
department. To what extent does this bureau work, coordinate, and communicate with the
other operational and support functions of the department? How should it? What are the
strategic, management, and planning functions of the department with regards to the patrol
function and how does patrol operations respond to the mission of the organization? How are
crime, traffic, disorder, and quality of life problems handled?
I. Investigations
The CPSM study will assess investigations – both reactive and proactive. The CPSM team will
explore the following questions:
Staffing – Are there sufficient investigators available to handle the workload?
Workload – What is the workload; how many cases do investigators handle; is the
specialization appropriate?
Case management – Is there an effective case management system in place?
Effectiveness & Efficiency – How much time does it take to investigate cases? Are
victims kept informed? Are cases cleared and offenders held accountable? How
much overtime is spent?
Intelligence – How is intelligence gathered and disseminated (inside and outside the
department)? Does the investigations function make use of intelligence?
Civilianization opportunities – What are the potential areas for civilianization?
Technological opportunities – Is technology being leveraged to improve
investigations?
Crime scene – Are crime scenes being processed efficiently, and are appropriate
follow-up investigations being conducted?
Proactive Investigations – the same approach and inquires found in sections above
are applied to each specialized investigative unit in the department.
- Narcotics
- Violent Offenders
- Warrants and Fugitives
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- Bombings and Arson
- Fraud/Cyber crimes
- All other specialized investigations units
CPSM will essentially evaluate each investigative unit operating in the agency. This evaluation
will make an assessment of the performance of the unit, how the unit operates within the overall
mission of the department, compare operations to best practices in law enforcement, identify
improvement opportunities, and identify appropriate staffing levels.
III. Administration and Support
Once again, CPSM will evaluate every administrative and support unit in the police department.
This evaluation will involve:
Staffing;
Workload;
Civilianization possibilities;
Cost saving opportunities;
Out-sourcing opportunities;
Best practice comparisons and opportunities for improvement.
The CPSM team has subject matter experts in police management and administration and will
explore administration and support activities in the area of professional standards (Internal
investigations, hiring and recruitment, disciplinary system, promotional system), training (both
academy and in-service), records management, evaluating the critical, frequent, and high
liability policies, facility, fleet, equipment, information technology, property management
system, laboratory, planning and research, sick-time management, overtime, communications
and dispatch, etc.
In general, we look at every unit identified as a discrete operational/support entity for the
following:
- Describe the functions of the unit;
- Evaluate the performance of the unit. In most cases this is a quantitative; evaluation, but
in units not appropriate for quantification, a qualitative evaluation is provided;
- Identification of improvement opportunities
- An evaluation and justification, and recommendation for appropriate staffing levels.
IV. Organizational Culture
During the operational evaluation described above, organizational “themes” emerge. What
does the department “think” about providing police service to the community and how does
this thinking align with the stated mission and department policies? How does the department
interact with the community and internally with its own members? In general, what is the culture
of the organization?
The culture of a police organization is a reflection of its members and the community it serves.
Through focus groups, interviews, and observations, the CPSM team will evaluate operational
readiness and need. In addition, every member of the department will be given the opportunity
to participate in an anonymous survey. This survey is designed to understand the culture of the
department, assess internal and external communications, and determine what it “thinks” about
various elements of organizational life. This part of the CPSM study is critical to the overall
success of the project as it provides a better understanding of the police department and how
the workload, staffing, and community dynamics shape the mission, goals, operations, and
needs of the organization.
V. Organizational Structure and Administration
Based on the above, we are able to analyze current management structure and practice and
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make recommendations to improve organizational administration. The product of this analysis is
a proposed staffing mode. The product of this analysis also generally ends up with a leaner,
flatter, and more efficient organizational design.
VI. Performance Management
The overarching philosophy of the CPSM approach is to evaluate the police department in
terms of performance management. Identifying workload, staffing, and best practices is just the
beginning. It is also important to assess the organization‘s ability to carry out its mission.
Essentially, does the police department know its goals, and how does it know they are being
met. It is very difficult for an organization to succeed at any given level of staffing unless it has a
clear picture of success. How does the department “think” about its mission, how does it identify
and measure what’s important to the community, how does it communicate internally and
externally, how does it hold managers accountable, and how does it know the job is getting
done? The CPSM team will evaluate the department and make recommendations to assist with
improving capacity in this area, if necessary. In addition, CPSM can offer performance
management training and mentoring services to support organizational success.
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The CPSM Approach: Fire/EMS
Operations
Operations Review
Using information analyzed by the data team, an operational assessment by CPSM technical
experts will be conducted to evaluate the deployment of emergency resources.
The CPSM team will evaluate equipment, maintenance, records, policies, procedures, mapping,
implemented technology and innovations, facilities, training, and staff to create
recommendations for future service delivery.
The team may meet with elected and appointed officials as well as identified community
leaders to determine the outcome they are seeking from deployment of resources.
Observations and recommendations will be developed around key performance and analysis
areas in the completion of the report and include:
Comprehensive Data Analysis
o Incident Type Workload
o Response Time
o Unit Workload
o Analysis of Busiest Hour
Governance and Administration
o Organizational Structure
o Organizational Leadership
o Staffing and Deployment
o External Relationships
Organizational Behavior/Management/Processes
o Time Allocation of Staff
o Organizational Communication
o Strategic Planning
o Performance Measurement
Financial Resources (Operating and Capital Resources)
Programs (To include fire suppression, EMS, fire prevention, public education, fire
investigation, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency management, ,
and other service delivery programs)
Risk Management/All hazards approach to community protection
ISO/Accreditation Benefit Analysis
Using GIS technology we will review the current locations of deployed equipment and stations
with recommendations developed for the future. Key to making these determinations will be
response time for dispatched units and call density.
The CPSM data team has created a methodology for determining resource utilization that
quantifies the maximum and minimum deployment of personnel and equipment. It is unlike any
other approach currently used by consultants and is indicative of the desire by CPSM to deliver
the right resources at the right time.
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Fire Suppression Services
Fire departments staff their stations and train their personnel to respond to a wide array of fire
and vehicular accident emergencies. In addition, many departments use the long intervals
between calls for service for a variety of fire prevention, training and station activities. Research
in the United Kingdom as well as by FEMA has shown that the most cost-effective approach to
fire deployment is the elimination of calls. If a call is received, eliminating hazards decreases the
risk faced by first responders and may result in a more positive outcome. These preventive
strategies should include building effective code enforcement and fire prevention activities as
well as strong public education programs promoting smoke detectors fire extinguisher use and
placement in homes and businesses. The effort may also include early fire suppression through
the use of automatic sprinkler systems and other fire protection systems. All of these prevention
and response challenges are illustrated below.
FIRE CHALLENGES
Early
Fire Early Life Property
Detection &
Prevention Reporting
Suppression Safety Conservation
Fire Incident
Progression
Extinguishers Rapid Rapid
Code Smoke / Fire
Automatic Response Response
Enforcement Alarms Sprinklers Medic -Rescue Fire
Unit Utilization
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIONS
The resulting data study CPSM completes will gather and analyze data on the efficiency and
effectiveness of the current deployment on the fire runs. Resource utilization will be quantified for
concentration, location, and unit utilization.
The study will also analyze fire call data to provide a comprehensive review of how fire services
are delivered to the community including a detailed analysis of workloads and response times.
The analysis of the workloads should begin with an in-depth study of the types of calls handled
and their severity. The goal of this data gathering would be to explicate the fundamental nature
of the fire challenge faced by the Fire Department.
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The study will pay special attention to fires reported in residences or buildings. Some examples
of questions to be answered as a part of the study include: What was the average response
time of the first arriving fire suppression unit capable of deploying extinguishing agent? How long
did the engine companies work at the scene?
For each call type, we will determine the time spent on-scene and the manpower personnel
who worked the scene. This data will be aggregated to determine an overall average total time
spent on fire calls per 24-hour period and by shift for each engine company. It will document
any dramatic variations by time of day and day of week as well as seasonal variations. It will also
require the review the department’s non-emergency productive hours that fire personnel carry
out between emergency calls. The study will also analyze data to determine the proportion of
calls and the associated workload that arise within the community’s borders compared to
mutual aid calls.
Response time is an important statistic in emergency service systems. We will determine:
Average response time of first arriving fire suppression unit capable of deploying
extinguishing agent.
Distribution of response times for different call categories
Response time for the second arriving engine company, where possible
We will also identify and review calls that experienced unusually long response times.
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EMS
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Departments provide emergency medical services in addition to fire suppression duties. In
this project we will analyze EMS call data to provide a comprehensive review of emergency
medical services including a detailed analysis of workloads and response times. The analysis of
the workloads will begin with an in-depth study of the types of calls handled and their severity.
The goal is to explicate the fundamental nature of the emergency medical challenge faced by
the community’s Fire Department. We will pay special attention to the most critical emergencies
such as heart attack and serious vehicular accidents.
EMS CHALLENGES
Medical Early
Early Transport
Detection / Stabilize
Prevention Reporting Action
Medical Incident
Progression
Public &
Public Public CPR / Rapid ALS ALS
Targeted
Education Education AED Training Response Transport
EMS DEPARTMENT ACTIONS
For each call type, we will determine the time spent on-scene and the manpower personnel
who worked the scene. These data will be aggregated to determine an overall average total
time spent on fire calls per 24-hour period for each ambulance company and the unit hour
utilization (UHU). We will also determine how much EMS calls contribute to the workload of fire
engine companies since they also respond to most calls. We will document any dramatic
variations by time of day and day of week as well as seasonal variations.
Response time is an important statistic in emergency service systems. We will determine not only
average response time but also the distribution of response times for different call categories.
We will also identify and review calls that experienced unusually long response times.
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Attachment A
Analysis of the Busiest Hours of the Year
Fire departments often speak of the “worst case scenario” or “resource exhaustion” when
developing staffing and deployment plans. In reality, on agency can never staff for the worst
case scenario, because whatever situation can be envisioned, there can always be a more
serious event that can be planned.
What is needed to make staffing and apparatus decisions is a clear understanding of what
levels of demand can reasonably be expected over specific periods of time in a specific
jurisdiction. For example, what are the busiest calls for service times over a one year period and
what levels of staffing and apparatus were needed to handle this workload?
To answer this question requires a detailed analysis of calls for service, broken down minute by
minute, identifying which units were busy and how many units remained available to respond to
a new call for service. More sophisticated analysis can take into consideration available mutual
aid resources.
There is significant variability in the number of calls from hour to hour. One special concern
relates to the fire resources available for the highest workload hours. We tabulate the data for
each of 8760 hours in the year. We identify how often the fire department will respond to more
than a specified number of calls in an hour. In studying call totals, it is important to remember
that an EMS run typically lasts, on average, a different amount of time than a fire category call.
Example of “Busiest Hour Analysis”
What follows is an example of an CPSM study of a fire department with 17 units staffed all the
time. For the vast majority of these high volume hours, the total workload of all units combined is
equivalent to 3 or fewer units busy the entire hour. For the ten highest volume hours, 0.1% of the
hours, the total workload exceeded 3 hours. All of these high volume hours occurred between
10 a.m. and 9 p.m.
The hour with the most work was between 1000 and 1100 on September 12, 2009. The 21 calls
involved 34 runs. The combined workload was 417 minutes. This is equivalent to 7 firefighting units
being busy the entire hour. However, in the City there are 17 units staffed all of the time. During
the worst portion of the hour, there were always at least 5 units still available to respond
immediately. Only 5 of the 17 units were busy more than 30 minutes during this hour.
The hour with the most calls was between 1400 and 1500 on October 13, 2009. The 23 calls
involved 28 runs. The combined workload was 379 minutes. This is equivalent to between 6 and 7
firefighting units being busy the entire hour. However, in the city there are 17 units staffed all of
the time. During the worst portion of the hour, there were always at least 7 units still available to
respond immediately. Only 3 of the 17 units were busy more than 30 minutes during this hour.
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Attachment A
Table 1. Frequency Distribution of the Number of Calls
Number of Calls in
Frequency
an Hour
0-5 6397
6-10 2263
11-15 98
16 or more 2
Observations:
A total of 6,397 hours (73%) in a year have received 0-5 calls.
A total of 2,263 hours (25.8%) in a year have received 6-10 calls.
A total of 100 hours (1.2%) in a year have received 11 or more calls.
Table 2. Top Ten Hours with the Most Calls Received
Number Number of Total Busy
HOURS
of Calls Runs Minutes
13-Oct-2009 1400 23 28 379
12-Sep-2009 1000 21 34 417
20-Jun-2009 2000 15 16 252
02-Feb-2009 1900 15 16 213
10-Jul-2009 1000 14 15 226
15-Feb-2009 1900 14 20 317
29-Jul-2009 1700 14 18 274
23-Feb-2009 1100 14 15 180
17-Mar-2009 1500 14 17 193
01-Mar-2009 1800 13 14 185
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Attachment A
Table 3. Deployed Minutes by Unit for the Hour between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on 12-Sep-2009
Number of
Station 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14
Units
Unit E1 E2 T2 E3 T3 E4 T4 E5 E6 E7 T7 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13 E14 Busy Free
0-5 3.3 1 16
5-10 1.9 0.7 5 3 14
10-15 3.1 5 5 3.7 0.6 4.8 5 7 10
15-20 5 4.3 5 0.5 5 5 4.4 4 8 9
20-25 4.4 1.1 4.4 5 3.8 5 5 7 10
25-30 5 5 5 5 5 5 12
30-35 4.6 5 5 5 2.7 5 12
35-40 5 5 3.1 5 5 1.3 6 11
40-45 5 5 5 1.2 0.7 0.7 4.9 5 1.6 9 8
45-50 5 5 5 1.8 5 1.8 1.9 1.6 5 4.9 1.7 11 6
50-55 0.9 5 5 4.5 3.3 5 5 2.5 0.8 2.5 5 5 12 5
55-60 5 5 5 0.8 3.1 5 4.1 5 5 5 5 11 6
Total 12.5 12.3 0.0 40.6 40.5 23.1 11.3 0.0 4.1 14.3 11.8 34.8 8.4 39.6 43.2 16.5 19.0
Note: The numbers in the cells are the busy minutes within the 5 minute block. The cell values greater than 2.5 are coded as red.
Observations:
Between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on September 12, 2009, the fire department responded to 21 calls and dispatched 34 units
to these calls.
In the city there are 17 units staffed all of the time. During the worst portion of this hour, there were always at least 5 units
still available to respond immediately. Only 5 of the 17 units were busy more than 30 minutes during this hour.
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Attachment A
Figure 1. Workload by Unit and Call Type for the Hour between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on 12-Sep-2009
Observations:
Engine companies E3, E11 and E12 were busy more than 40 minutes during this hour.
Truck T3 was busy more than 40 minutes during this hour.
Eleven units were busy less than 20 minutes. Two units responded to no calls.
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Attachment A
The quotation of fees and compensation shall remain firm for a period of 90 days from this proposal
submission.
CPSM will conduct the analysis of the police, fire, and EMS departments for $107,000 exclusive of travel.
The project would be billed in three installments: 40% within 14 days of signing the contract; 40% with
delivery of the police, fire and EMS draft data analysis; 20% with delivery of the final reports. Following
delivery of the draft reports, the city will have 30 days to provide comments as to accuracy and a final
report will be delivered within 30 days of the comment period.
NOTE: If the chief administrative officer of the jurisdiction is a member of ICMA the fee, exclusive of
travel, will be reduced by 10% reducing the cost to $96,300.
Deliverables
Draft reports for police, fire/EMS will be provided for department review in electronic format.
In order to be ecologically friendly, CPSM will deliver the final report in computer readable material
either by email or CD or both. The final reports will incorporate the operational as well as data analysis.
Should the municipality desire additional copies of the report, CPSM will produce and deliver whatever
number of copies the client request and will invoice the client at cost.
Should the City desire additional support or in-person presentation of findings, CPSM will assign staff for
such meetings at a cost of $2,000 per day/per person along with reimbursement of travel expenses.
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Attachment A
Prior and Current Engagements
Kenai AK Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Auburn AL Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Auburn AL Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Dothan AL Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Casa Grande AZ Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Florence AZ Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Lake Havasu AZ Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Lake Havasu AZ Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Pinal County AZ Comprehensive Analysis of Sheriff’s Office
Prescott AZ Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Prescott AZ Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Queen Creek AZ Police Services Strategic Plan
Queen Creek AZ Comprehensive Analysis of Fire services
Scottsdale AZ Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Youngtown AZ Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Alameda CA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Burbank CA Analysis of Investigations Workload / Staffing
Carlsbad CA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Hermosa Beach CA Comprehensive Analysis of Fire services
Hermosa Beach CA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Palm Desert CA Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Palo Alto CA Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
San Jose CA SWOT Analysis of Police and Fire Services
San Mateo Co. CA Dispatch Operations Review
Santa Ana CA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Santa Clara CA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Santa Monica CA Police Chief Selection
Sonoma County CA Performance Measurement Analysis
Stockton CA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Stockton CA Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Yuba City CA Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Yuba City CA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Federal Heights CO Comprehensive analysis of Police Services
Federal Heights CO Comprehensive analysis of Fire Services
Littleton CO Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Steamboat Springs CO Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Cheshire CT Police Management Review
Southington CT Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Alachua FL Expert Witness Law Enforcement Issues
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Attachment A
BCCMA FL Analysis of Sheriff’s Contract Services
Citrus County FL Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Delray Beach FL Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Delray Beach FL Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Dunedin FL Police Consolidation Review
Hollywood FL Police Internal Affairs Review
Indian River Shores FL Public Safety Staffing Analysis
Indian River Shores FL Public Safety Study
Jacksonville Beach FL Police Chief Selection
Jupiter FL Police and Fire
Jupiter Island FL Public Safety Consolidation
Kenneth FL Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Miami Beach FL Comprehensive analysis of Fire Services
North Port FL Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Pasco County FL Comprehensive analysis of Fire Services
Pompano Beach FL Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Venice FL Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Camden County GA Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Camden County GA Police Consolidation Study
Garden City GA Preliminary Analysis Public Safety Merger
Johns Creek GA Analysis of Fire Services
Boone IA Public Safety Consolidation
Hayden ID Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Jerome ID Analysis of Police Services
Glenview IL Comprehensive Analysis of Police & Fire Services
Glenview IL Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Glenview IL Dispatch Operations Review
Highland IL Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Highland Park IL Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Consolidation
Highwood IL Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Consolidation
Lake Bluff IL Analysis of Fire Consolidation
Lake Forest IL Analysis of Fire Consolidation
Lake Zurich IL Comprehensive Analysis of fire services
Western Springs IL Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Indianapolis IN Analysis of Police Workload & Deployment Services
Plainfield IN Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Northborough MA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Northborough MA Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Annapolis MD Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Ocean City MD Dispatch Operations Review
Ann Arbor MI Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Auburn Hills MI Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Auburn Hills MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Benton Harbor MI Public Safety Consolidation
Chesterfield Twp. MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
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Attachment A
Delta Township MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Delta Township MI Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Detroit Public
Preliminary Analysis of Police Services
Schools
Douglas MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Flint MI Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Flint MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Grand Rapids MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Grand Rapids MI Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Gross Pointe MI Public Safety Consolidation
Gross Pointe Park MI Public Safety Consolidation
Kentwood MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police & Fire Services
Mott Community
MI Comprehensive Analysis of Public Safety Services
College
Novi MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Novi MI Comprehensive analysis of Fire Services
Oshtemo Township MI Police Workload / Contract for Services Analysis
Petoskey MI Public Safety Consolidation
Plymouth MI Fire Services Consolidation
Royal Oak MI Public Safety Consolidation
Saginaw MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Saginaw MI Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
St. Joseph MI Public Safety Consolidation
Sturgis MI Public Safety Analysis
Troy MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Troy MI Review of Fire Administration and Inspections
Wyoming MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services 2012
Wyoming MI Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services 2012
Wyoming MI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services 2009
Wyoming MI Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services 2009
Kentwood MI Analysis of Police Services Consolidation
Kentwood MI Analysis of Fire Services Consolidation
Algonquin MN Performance Measurement Study
Mankato MN Public Safety Study
Morehead MN Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Ruidoso MN Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
St. Cloud MN Police Strategic Planning Review
St. Cloud MN Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
St. Louis MO Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
St. Louis MO Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
St. Louis MO Standard of Response Cover and risk assessment
Bald Head Island NC Public Safety Consolidation
Chapel Hill NC Comprehensive Analysis of police services
Davidson NC Fire Consolidation Study
Greenville NC Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
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Attachment A
Oxford NC Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Oxford NC Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Rocky Mount NC AED Grant assistance
Rocky Mount NC Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Grand Island NE Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Grand Island NE Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
South Sioux City NE Fire Services Strategic Plan
East Brunswick NJ EMS Study
Oradell NJ Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Patterson NJ Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
South Orange NJ Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Westwood NJ Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Ruidoso NM Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Bernalillo NM Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Boulder City NV Police Organizational Study
Henderson NV Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Las Vegas NV Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
North Las Vegas NV Fire Workload Analysis
Garden City NY Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Long Beach NY Comprehensive Analysis of Fire and EMS services
North Castle NY Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Oneonta NY Comprehensive Analysis of Fire and EMS services
Oneonta NY Fire Apparatus Review
Orchard Park NY Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Ossining NY Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Rye NY Police Chief Selection
Watertown NY Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Cincinnati OH Police Dispatch Review
Huron OH Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Huron OH Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Independence OH Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Independence OH Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Sandusky OH Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Dayton OH Police Internal Affairs Review
Broken Arrow OK Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Broken Arrow OK Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Edmond OK Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Muskogee OK Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Bend OR Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Grants Pass OR Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Grants Pass OR Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Grants Pass OR Public Safety Strategic Plan Development
Ontario OR Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Ontario OR Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Cumru Township PA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
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Attachment A
Ephrata PA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Farrell PA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Lower Windsor Twp. PA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Trefidrin Township PA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
East Providence RI Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
East Providence RI Expert Witness Fire Issues
Jamestown RI Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Beaufort SC Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Beaufort SC Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Walterboro SC Comprehensive Analysis of Public Safety Department
Germantown TN Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Johnson City TN Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Johnson City TN Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Smyrna TN Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Smyrna TN Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Addison TX Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Addison TX Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Baytown TX EMS Study
Belton TX Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Belton TX Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Belton TX Police Chief Selection
Belton TX Fire Chief Selection
Cedar Park TX Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Conroe TX Fire Services Analysis and Standard of Response
Frisco TX Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Highland Village TX Fire Review
Lucas TX Fire and EMS Analysis
Prosper TX Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Round Rock TX Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Victoria TX Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Washington City UT Comprehensive Public Safety Analysis
Hampton VA Police Chief Selection
Loudon County VA Comprehensive Analysis of Sheriff Services
Loudon County VA Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Lacey WA Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Spokane Valley WA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Vancouver WA Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Vancouver WA Police Chief Selection
Wauwatosa WI Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services
Jackson Hole WY Police Consolidation Review
Laramie WY Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services
Teton County WY Police Consolidation Review
Leduc Co., Alberta CA County Wide Fire Strategic Plan
Leduc City, Alberta CA Comprehensive Analysis of Fire Services.
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Attachment A
Part of ICMA’s mission is to assist local governments in achieving excellence through information and
assistance. Following this mission, Center for Public Safety Management, LLC acts as a trusted advisor,
assisting local governments in an objective manner. In particular, CPSM’s experience in dealing with
public safety issues combined with its background in performance measurement, achievement of
efficiencies, and genuine community engagement, makes CPSM a unique and beneficial partner in
dealing with issues such as those being presented in this proposal. We look forward to working with you
further.
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PETITION TO AMEND AND ZONING DISTRICT
First Reading before the
Dover City Council
June 22, 2015
Applicants/Owners: Erin and Robert Barrett
Erin L. Cooper
Address: 35 North New Street
39 North New Street
Location: Southeast corner of North New Street and Fulton Street
Tax Parcel ID #: ED05-076.08-05-39.00-000
ED05-076.08-05-40.00-000
Size: 0.137 +/- acres
0.089 +/- acres
Present Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Townhomes
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Mixed Use
Present Zoning: RG-1 (General Residence Zone)
Proposed Zoning: RG-3 (Group Housing Zone)
File Number: Z-15-03
Ordinance Number: 2015-12
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Address: 35 & 39 North New Street
Parcel ID: ED-05-076.08-05-39.00-000 and
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ED-05-076.08-05-40.00-000 Subject Property
Current Zoning: RG-1
Proposed Zoning: RG-3 Zoning
Owners: Robert & Erin Barrett and Erin L. Cooper
Dover Parcels
Date: 6/15/2015
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CITY OF DOVER
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-12
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
2 CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES
3 LOCATED AT 35 AND 39 NORTH NEW STREET
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
5 the limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use
7 of properties described below from RG-1 (General Residence Zone) to RG-3 (Group Housing Zone).
8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
9 OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
10 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
11 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
12 RG-1 (General Residence) to RG-3 (Group Housing) on properties located at 35 North New
13 Street, consisting of 0.137+/- acres, owned by Robert and Erin Barrett, and 39 North New
14 Street, consisting of 0.089+/- acres, owned by Erin L. Cooper.
15 (Tax Parcels: ED-05.076.08-05-39.00-000 and ED-05.076.08-05-40.00-000; Planning Reference Z-15-03;
16 4th Council District)
17
18
19 ADOPTED: *
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22 Actions History
23 June 22, 2015 - Scheduled for First Reading by City Council
24
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015-10
WHEREAS, the 2014/2015 fiscal year property tax rate for the City of Dover is $.3378 per hundred
of assessed value and the Tax Assessor reported that the total assessed value of property as of
December 31, 2014 was $3,191,130,460, including the April 2015 supplemental billings (2011
Assessed Value); and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the re-evaluation completed in 2015, the Tax Assessor is reporting
the total assessed value in 2015/2016 to be $3,103,526,891; and
WHEREAS, Delaware State Law: 22 Delaware Code Section 1105 (b) requires municipalities to
calculate a "rolled-back" tax rate so as to provide the same tax revenue as was levied during the prior
fiscal year and to state the percent, if any, by which the property tax rate to be levied exceeds the
"rolled-back" property tax rate.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
That the City of Dover "rolled-back" tax rate is $.3499 per hundred of assessed value, and the
2015/2016 tax rate is to be set at $.4050 per hundred of assessed value (estimated at
$3,050,321,691), the increase over the rolled-back tax rate being 15.7%.
ADOPTED: *
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Actions History
June 22, 2015 - Scheduled for Final Reading by City Council
June 8, 2015 - First Reading by City Council
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2015-11
2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Five Million Three Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred
3 dollars ($45,304,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
4 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
5 July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2015-2016
8 2014/15 2015/16
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 4,361,500 $ 3,977,500
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 629,300 702,300
13 INVESTMENT INCOME 40,000 35,000
14 LIBRARY REVENUES 71,600 72,000
15 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 490,000 450,000
16 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,460,000 1,425,000
17 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,354,200 1,436,300
18 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 27,600 22,700
19 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 659,500 533,000
20 PROPERTY TAXES 11,086,800 12,844,500
21 BID REVENUE 49,500 49,700
22 RECREATION REVENUE 148,800 149,000
23 FRANCHISE FEE 656,400 672,300
24 SANITATION FEES 2,580,000 2,580,000
25 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 92,300 93,700
26 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,074,400 1,065,100
27 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 20,420,400 22,130,600
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
29 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 1,371,100 1,492,700
30 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,588,200 3,738,500
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,959,300 5,231,200
32 GRANTS:
33 POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 124,000 74,400
34 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
35 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
36 MISC GRANT REVENUE 25,000 25,000
37 VERIZON RESERVE - 50,000
38 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 747,500 747,900
39 TRANSFERS FROM:
40 TRANSFER TAX 1,525,200 1,340,000
41 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 664,200 564,200
42 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 450,000 450,000
43 WATER/WASTEWATER 500,000 850,000
44 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
45 OTHER RESERVES 4,000 13,200
46 CONTINGENCY FUND 50,000 -
47 BOND PROCEEDS - SERIES 2014 475,000 -
48 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,668,400 13,217,400
49 TOTAL REVENUES 39,795,600 41,327,100
50 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 44,157,100 $ 45,304,600
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51 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
52 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2015-2016
53 2014/15 2015/16
54 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
55 CITY CLERK $ 386,700 $ 383,400
56 COUNCIL 106,600 118,100
57 TAX ASSESSOR 319,100 234,800
58 FIRE 716,100 745,400
59 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,130,900 1,210,300
60 LIBRARY 1,422,000 1,510,000
61 RECREATION 710,800 729,500
62 LIFE SAFETY 534,600 482,200
63 CODE ENFORCEMENT 420,500 419,400
64 PLANNING 449,400 534,000
65 INSPECTIONS 614,400 664,700
66 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 223,000 238,000
67 POLICE 14,338,900 15,159,000
68 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 712,500 602,400
69 STREETS 676,200 674,500
70 SANITATION 2,224,800 2,157,900
71 CITY MANAGER 595,900 750,300
72 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 736,600 704,800
73 FINANCE 970,000 978,500
74 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 518,100 626,800
75 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 690,400 707,500
76 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 193,700 181,400
77 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 542,800 560,200
78 FLEET MAINTENANCE 799,700 768,500
79 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,044,600 1,120,100
80 HUMAN RESOURCES 385,500 383,900
81 MAYOR 82,500 76,100
82 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 31,546,300 32,721,700
83 OTHER EXPENSES
84 DEBT SERVICE 948,400 660,800
85 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 70,000 70,000
86 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 25,000 25,000
87 INSURANCE 675,000 690,000
88 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,636,500 1,895,600
89 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 74,900 520,100
90 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES - 15,000
91 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 50,000 50,000
92 APPROP TO STREET LGT FUND 774,500 797,700
93 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,254,300 4,724,200
94 TRANSFERS
95 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 60,000 -
96 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 2,196,000 2,625,400
97 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 755,000 570,000
98 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
99 APPROP. TO THE GENERAL PENSION FUND 543,000 -
100 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY RESERVE 300,000 -
101 TRANSFER TO PARKLAND RESERVE 25,000 -
102 TRANSFER TO VERIZON RESERVE - 50,000
103 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS - 10,000
104 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 4,379,000 3,755,400
105 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 40,179,600 41,201,300
106 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,977,500 4,103,300
107 TOTALS $ 44,157,100 $ 45,304,600
108 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
109 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
110 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
111 ADOPTED: *
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113 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
114 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Eight Hundred Five Thousand Five Hundred dollars
115 ($2,805,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
116 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015
117 and ending June 30, 2016:
118 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
119 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
120 REVENUES
121 2014/15 2015/16
122 REVISED BUDGET
123 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 2,654,600 $ 154,800
124 REVENUES
125 STATE GRANTS - Other 208,000 -
126 PROPOSED BOND/BANK PROCEEDS - Street 2,675,000 -
127 LEASE PURCHASE OF FIRE AND POLICE EQUIPT 918,300 -
128 INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS - 20,300
129 INTEREST EARNINGS - 5,000
130 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 2,196,000 2,625,400
131 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 104,000 -
132 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 6,101,300 2,650,700
133 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 6,101,300 2,650,700
134 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 8,755,900 $ 2,805,500
135 EXPENSE SUMMARY
136 2014/15 2015/16
137 EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
138 FIRE $ 827,300 $ 145,600
139 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 86,700 201,100
140 RECREATION 284,400 -
141 LIFE SAFETY - 55,700
142 POLICE 601,700 262,100
143 STREETS 470,300 1,428,500
144 STREETS - GARRISON FARM INFRASTRUCTURE 5,447,600 -
145 SANITATION 256,500 449,000
146 CITY MANAGER - 24,700
147 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 55,000 -
148 FLEET MAINTENANCE - 84,000
149 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 8,029,500 2,650,700
150 TRANSFERS & MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
151 BOND/LOAN ISSUANCE COST 61,100 -
152 TRANSFER TO PARKLAND RESERVE 180,000 -
153 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 330,500 -
154 TRANSFERS & MISCELLANEOUS SUBTOTAL 571,600 -
155 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,601,100 2,650,700
156 BUDGET BALANCE 154,800 154,800
157 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 8,755,900 $ 2,805,500
158 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
159 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
160 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
161 ADOPTED: *
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162 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
163 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
164 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
165 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
166 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred
167 dollars ($720,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
168 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
169 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
170 CASH RECEIPTS
171 2014/15 2015/16
172 REVISED BUDGET
173 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 467,300 $ 719,200
174 INTEREST EARNED 1,900 1,100
175 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 300,000 -
176 TOTALS $ 769,200 $ 720,300
177 EXPENSE SUMMARY
178 2014/15 2015/16
179 REVISED BUDGET
180 TRANSFER TO OPERATING ACCOUNT $ 50,000 $ -
181
182 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 719,200 720,300
183 TOTALS $ 769,200 $ 720,300
184 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
185 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
186 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
187 ADOPTED: *
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189 GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
190 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
191 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
192 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred ($916,500) or
193 so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
194 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
195 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
196 CASH RECEIPTS
197 2014/15 2015/16
198 REVISED BUDGET
199 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 521,000 $ 914,000
200 RECEIPTS
201 INTEREST EARNINGS 2,500 2,500
202 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 330,500 -
203 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 60,000 -
204 TOTAL RECEIPTS 393,000 2,500
205 TOTALS $ 914,000 $ 916,500
206 EXPENSE SUMMARY
207 2014/15 2015/16
208 REVISED BUDGET
209 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 914,000 $ 916,500
210 TOTALS $ 914,000 $ 916,500
211 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
212 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
213 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
214 ADOPTED: *
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215 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
216 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
217 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
218 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
219 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety Six Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars
220 ($296,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
221 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
222 year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
223 OPERATING REVENUES
224 2014/15 2015/16
225 REVISED BUDGET
226 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 218,700 $ 295,700
227 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION 180,000 -
228 INTEREST INCOME 1,000 1,000
229 TOTALS $ 399,700 $ 296,700
230 OPERATING EXPENSES
231 2014/15 2015/16
232 REVISED BUDGET
233 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 104,000 $ -
234 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 295,700 296,700
235 TOTALS $ 399,700 $ 296,700
236 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
237 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
238 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
239 ADOPTED: *
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240 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
241 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
242 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
243 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
244 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixteen Million Eight Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Seven Hundred
245 dollars ($16,882,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
246 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
247 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
248 2014/15 2015/16
249 REVISED BUDGET
250 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 783,500 $ 861,600
251 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 19,900 293,400
252 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 803,400 1,155,000
253 BASE REVENUE
254 WATER SERVICES 4,616,400 6,200,000
255 WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,706,800 3,728,000
256 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 2,902,600 3,026,500
257 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,862,500 1,864,300
258 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 331,900 341,900
259 SEWER IMPACT FEES 416,700 250,000
260 WATER IMPACT FEES 462,400 250,000
261 INTEREST - WATER 9,000 1,000
262 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 14,000 2,000
263 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 64,000 64,000
264 TOTAL REVENUES 14,386,300 15,727,700
265 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 15,189,700 $ 16,882,700
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267 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2015-2016
268 2014/15 2015/16
269 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
270 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 502,400 $ 517,500
271 WATER CONSTRUCTION 253,300 -
272 WATER DEPARTMENT 488,600 673,300
273 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,582,200 1,910,000
274 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 975,400 968,600
275 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,801,900 4,069,400
276 OTHER EXPENSES
277 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 560,100 545,200
278 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 591,900 586,900
279 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 200,000 178,600
280 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 5,500 20,000
281 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,004,200 4,130,000
282 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,371,100 1,492,700
283 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES - 46,200
284 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,732,800 6,999,600
285 TRANSFER TO:
286 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 250,000 550,000
287 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 250,000 300,000
288 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,200,000 1,800,000
289 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,800,000 1,500,000
290 CONTINGENCY RESERVE WATER - 32,000
291 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 3,500,000 4,182,000
292 TOTAL EXPENSES 14,034,700 15,251,000
293 BUDGET BALANCES
294 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 861,600 1,048,600
295 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 293,400 583,100
296 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,155,000 1,631,700
297 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 15,189,700 $ 16,882,700
298 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
299 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
300 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
301 ADOPTED: *
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302 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
303 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
304 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
305 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
306 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Three Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Four Hundred
307 dollars ($5,379,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
308 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
309 July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
310 CASH RECEIPTS
311 2014/15 2015/16
312 REVISED BUDGET
313 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 7,178,100 $ 833,500
314 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 5,677,600 1,055,900
315 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 12,855,700 1,889,400
316 REVENUES
317 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,200,000 1,800,000
318 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WASTEWATER 1,800,000 1,500,000
319 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 1,315,600 165,000
320 INTEREST INCOME 40,000 25,000
321 TOTAL REVENUES 4,355,600 3,490,000
322 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 17,211,300 $ 5,379,400
323 EXPENSE SUMMARY
324 2014/15 2015/16
325 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
326 WATER $ 7,526,500 $ 2,028,600
327 WASTEWATER 7,785,600 1,822,100
328 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 38,100 -
329 TOTAL EXPENSES 15,350,200 3,850,700
330 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 833,500 617,400
331 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,027,600 911,300
332 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,861,100 1,528,700
333 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 17,211,300 $ 5,379,400
334 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
335 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
336 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
337 ADOPTED: *
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338 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
339 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
340 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
341 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
342 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Thirty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars
343 ($1,033,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
344 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
345 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
346 CASH RECEIPTS
347 2014/15 2015/16
348 REVISED BUDGET
349 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 508,400 $ 514,600
350 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 507,300 511,300
351 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,015,700 1,025,900
352 RECEIPTS
353 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 900 3,900
354 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 900 3,900
355 2013 BONDS UNUSED COST OF ISSUANCE FUNDS WATER 5,300 -
356 2013 BONDS UNUSED COST OF ISSUANCE FUNDS WASTEWATER 3,100 -
357 TOTAL RECEIPTS 10,200 7,800
358 TOTALS $ 1,025,900 $ 1,033,700
359 EXPENSE SUMMARY
360 2014/15 2015/16
361 REVISED BUDGET
362 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 514,600 $ 518,500
363 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 511,300 515,200
364 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,025,900 1,033,700
365 TOTALS $ 1,025,900 $ 1,033,700
366 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
367 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
368 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
369 ADOPTED: *
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370 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
371 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
372 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
373 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
374 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Six Hundred Seventy Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
375 ($1,676,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
376 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
377 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
378 CASH RECEIPTS
379 2014/15 2015/16
380 REVISED BUDGET
381 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 200,200 $ 200,500
382 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 2,776,400 1,463,400
383 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 2,976,600 1,663,900
384 RECEIPTS
385 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 300 1,500
386 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 2,600 11,100
387 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,900 12,600
388 TOTALS $ 2,979,500 $ 1,676,500
389 EXPENSE SUMMARY
390 2014/15 2015/16
391 REVISED BUDGET
392 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 1,315,600 $ 165,000
392 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 200,500 202,000
393 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,463,400 1,309,500
394 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,663,900 1,511,500
395 TOTALS $ 2,979,500 $ 1,676,500
396 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
397 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
398 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
399 ADOPTED: *
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400 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
401 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
402 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
403 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
404 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
405 ($328,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
406 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
407 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
408 CASH RECEIPTS
409 2014/15 2015/16
410 REVISED BUDGET
411 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 104,700 $ 104,900
412 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 189,400 189,700
413 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 294,100 294,600
414 RECEIPTS
415 INTEREST EARNINGS 500 2,200
416 TRANSFER FROM OPERATING ACCOUNT TO WATER - 32,000
417 TOTAL RECEIPTS 500 34,200
418 TOTALS $ 294,600 $ 328,800
419 BUDGET SUMMARY
420 2014/15 2015/16
421 REVISED BUDGET
422 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 104,900 137,700
423 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 189,700 191,100
424 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 294,600 328,800
425 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 294,600 $ 328,800
426 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
427 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
428 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
429 ADOPTED: *
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431 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
432 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
433 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
434 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eighty Nine Million Seven Hundred Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred
435 dollars ($89,713,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
436 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
437 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
438 2014/15 2015/16
439 REVISED BUDGET
440 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,602,900 $ 6,177,600
441 BASE REVENUE
442 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 76,543,700 78,279,200
443 UTILITY TAX 1,258,300 1,281,100
444 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 624,000 597,200
445 RENT REVENUE 200,000 202,600
446 GREEN ENERGY 128,000 128,000
447 INTEREST EARNINGS 12,000 47,900
448 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 3,000,000 3,000,000
449 TOTAL REVENUES 81,766,000 83,536,000
450 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES 88,368,900 89,713,600
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452 EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2015-2016
453 2014/15 2015/16
454 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
455 POWER SUPPLY $ 26,035,900 $ 23,402,600
456 SOLAR ENERGY 2,002,700 2,313,900
457 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 375,500 363,400
458 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 996,000 996,000
459 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 555,400 673,400
460 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) - 175,000
461 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 10,076,200 7,966,100
462 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 4,480,800 7,932,500
463 CAPACITY CHARGES 9,744,100 10,225,100
464 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 54,266,600 54,048,000
465 PLANT OPERATIONS 6,141,100 6,434,600
466 GENERATIONS FUELS 1,873,400 1,167,300
467 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (2,834,600) (1,708,300)
468 PJM CREDITS (663,700) (360,000)
469 CAPACITY CREDITS (8,742,100) (10,472,100)
470 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (4,225,900) (4,938,500)
471 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 50,040,700 49,109,500
472 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
473 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,954,900 4,068,600
474 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,379,300 1,335,800
475 ADMINISTRATION 632,400 839,300
476 METER READING 357,200 360,500
477 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 696,500 679,800
478 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,020,300 7,284,000
479 OTHER EXPENSES:
480 UTILITY TAX 1,258,300 1,281,100
481 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 200,000 200,000
482 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 246,800 -
483 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 513,300 537,800
484 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 24,000 72,000
485 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,009,800 1,030,000
486 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 128,000 128,000
487 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,588,200 3,738,500
488 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,000 20,500
489 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES - 242,300
490 DEBT SERVICE 3,391,900 3,402,000
491 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,380,300 10,652,200
492 TRANSFER TO:
493 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 4,750,000 3,500,000
494 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
495 TRANSFER INSURANCE RESERVE - 10,000
496 TRANSFER CONTINGENCY RESERVE - 13,000
497 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 14,750,000 13,523,000
498 TOTAL EXPENSES 82,191,300 80,568,700
499 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 6,177,600 9,144,900
500 TOTALS $ 88,368,900 $ 89,713,600
501 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
502 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
503 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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506 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
507 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
508 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
509 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Fifty Thousand Three Hundred
510 dollars ($9,050,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
511 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
512 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
513 REVENUES
514 2014/15 2015/16
515 REVISED BUDGET
516 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,942,500 $ 3,623,600
517 REVENUES
518 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 4,750,000 3,500,000
519 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 250,000 1,900,000
520 INTEREST EARNINGS 24,800 26,700
521 TOTAL REVENUES 5,024,800 5,426,700
522 TOTALS $ 10,967,300 $ 9,050,300
523 EXPENSE SUMMARY
524 2014/15 2015/16
525 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
526 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 2,739,300 $ 1,655,000
527 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,854,200 2,887,600
528 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,750,200 1,724,300
529 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,343,700 6,266,900
530 BUDGET BALANCE 3,623,600 2,783,400
531 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 10,967,300 $ 9,050,300
532 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
533 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
534 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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536 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
537 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
538 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
539 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
540 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Fourty Four Thousand Six Hundred dollars
541 ($844,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
542 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
543 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
544 CASH RECEIPTS
545 2014/15 2015/16
546 REVISED BUDGET
547 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 819,100 $ 825,300
548 RECEIPTS
549 INTEREST EARNINGS 6,200 6,300
550 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND - 13,000
551 TOTAL RECEIPTS 6,200 19,300
552 TOTALS $ 825,300 $ 844,600
553 EXPENSE SUMMARY
554 2014/15 2015/16
555 REVISED BUDGET
555 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 825,300 844,600
556 TOTALS $ 825,300 $ 844,600
557 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
558 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
559 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
560 ADOPTED: *
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561 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
562 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
563 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
564 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
565 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Sixty Six Thousand
566 Four Hundred dollars ($10,066,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
567 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
568 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
569 CASH RECEIPTS
570 2014/15 2015/16
571 REVISED BUDGET
572 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,915,100 $ 9,990,500
573 INTEREST EARNINGS 75,400 75,900
574 TOTALS $ 9,990,500 $ 10,066,400
575 BUDGET SUMMARY
576 2014/15 2015/16
577 REVISED BUDGET
578 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,990,500 10,066,400
579 TOTALS $ 9,990,500 $ 10,066,400
580 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
581 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
582 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
583 ADOPTED: *
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584 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
585 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
586 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
587 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
588 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Two Hundred Eighteen Thousand
589 dollars ($10,218,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
590 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
591 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
592 CASH RECEIPTS
593 2014/15 2015/16
594 REVISED BUDGET
595 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,064,400 $ 10,140,900
596 INTEREST EARNINGS 76,500 77,100
597 TOTALS $ 10,140,900 $ 10,218,000
598 BUDGET SUMMARY
599 2014/15 2015/16
600 REVISED BUDGET
601 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,140,900 10,218,000
602 TOTALS $ 10,140,900 $ 10,218,000
603 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
604 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
605 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
606 ADOPTED: *
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607 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
608 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
609 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
610 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
611 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
612 ($758,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
613 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
614 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
615 CASH RECEIPTS
616 2014/15 2015/16
617 REVISED BUDGET
618 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 737,500 $ 743,100
619 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,600 5,600
620 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND - 10,000
621 TOTALS $ 743,100 $ 758,700
622 BUDGET SUMMARY
623 2014/15 2015/16
624 REVISED BUDGET
625 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 743,100 758,700
626 TOTALS $ 743,100 $ 758,700
627 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
628 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
629 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
630 ADOPTED: *
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631 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
632 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
633 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
634 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
635 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Five Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred
636 dollars ($8,556,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
637 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
638 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
639 CASH RECEIPTS
640 2014/15 2015/16
641 REVISED BUDGET
642 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,465,800 $ 7,545,300
643 INTEREST EARNINGS 79,500 57,300
644 TOTALS $ 10,545,300 $ 7,602,600
645 BUDGET SUMMARY
646 2014/15 2015/16
647 REVISED BUDGET
648 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000
649 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 7,545,300 4,602,600
650 TOTALS $ 10,545,300 $ 7,602,600
651 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
652 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
653 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
654 ADOPTED: *
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655 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
656 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
657 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
658 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Sixty Four Thousand Three Hundred
659 dollars ($564,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
660 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
661 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
662 CASH RECEIPTS
663 2014/15 2015/16
664 REVISED BUDGET
665 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
666 STATE GRANT 664,200 564,200
667 TOTALS 664,300 564,300
668 BUDGET SUMMARY
669 2014/15 2015/16
670 REVISED BUDGET
671 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 664,200 564,200
672 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
673 TOTALS $ 664,300 $ 564,300
674 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
675 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
676 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
677 ADOPTED: *
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678 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
679 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
680 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
681 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
682 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred
683 dollars ($1,705,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
684 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
685 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
686 OPERATING REVENUES
687 2014/15 2015/16
688 REVISED BUDGET
689 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,156,700 $ 1,052,600
690 INTEREST INCOME 10,600 10,600
691 PREMIUM FROM CITY 490,500 642,500
692 TOTALS $ 1,657,800 $ 1,705,700
693 OPERATING EXPENSES
694 2014/15 2015/16
695 REVISED BUDGET
696 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 450,000 $ 475,000
697 INSURANCE 92,600 103,900
698 BANK FEES 600 1,300
699 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 37,000 37,000
700 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000
701 TOTAL EXPENSES 605,200 642,200
702 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,052,600 1,063,500
703 TOTALS $ 1,657,800 $ 1,705,700
704 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
705 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
706 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
707 ADOPTED: *
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708 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
709 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
710 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
711 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
712 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Fourty Four Thousand Five Hundred
713 dollars ($644,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
714 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
715 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
716 OPERATING REVENUES
717 2014/15 2015/16
718 REVISED BUDGET
719 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 143,500 $ 144,000
720 GRANTS REVENUE 1,677,800 500,000
721 INTEREST INCOME 500 500
722 TOTALS $ 1,821,800 $ 644,500
723 OPERATING EXPENSES
724 2014/15 2015/16
725 REVISED BUDGET
726 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 1,677,800 $ 644,000
727 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 144,000 500
728 TOTALS $ 1,821,800 $ 644,500
729 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
730 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
731 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
732 ADOPTED: *
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733 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
734 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
735 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
736 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
737 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
738 ($298,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
739 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
740 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
741 OPERATING REVENUES
742 2014/15 2015/16
743 REVISED BUDGET
744 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 44,800 $ 17,300
745 STATE GRANT 278,900 278,900
746 FEDERAL GRANT 2,500 2,500
747 TOTALS $ 326,200 $ 298,700
748 OPERATING EXPENSES
749 2014/15 2015/16
750 REVISED BUDGET
751 STATE GRANTS
752 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 15,100 $ 3,100
753 OFFICE SUPPLIES 28,000 24,000
754 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 14,000 13,200
755 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 29,900 24,100
756 BOOKS 132,600 129,200
757 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 75,100 75,100
758 POSTAGE 100 100
759 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 3,500 2,000
760 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 900 900
761 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 6,000 6,000
762 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 1,200 1,200
763 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 306,400 278,900
764 FEDERAL GRANTS
765 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,500 2,500
766 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,500 2,500
767 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 308,900 281,400
768 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 17,300 17,300
769 TOTALS $ 326,200 $ 298,700
770 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
771 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
772 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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774 2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
775 POLICE GRANTS FUND
776 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
777 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
778 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Three Hundred dollars
779 ($652,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
780 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
781 beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
782 OPERATING REVENUES
783 2014/15 2015/16
784 REVISED BUDGET
785 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 172,100 $ 125,000
786 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 436,400 527,300
787 TOTALS 608,500 652,300
788 OPERATING EXPENSES
789 2014/15 2015/16
790 REVISED BUDGET
791 EXPENDITURES
792 PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
793 CADET PROGRAM SALARIES 16,000 71,400
794 CADET PROGRAM FICA 1,200 5,400
795 CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 700 3,500
796 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
797 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 222,600 410,600
798 TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 47,800 20,000
799 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
800 CELL PHONE CHARGES 15,000 15,000
801 TRAINING 45,000 17,000
802 AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
803 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,200 -
804 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 359,500 543,900
805 OTHER FINANCING USES
806 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 124,000 74,400
807 TOTAL FINANCING USES 124,000 74,400
808 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 125,000 34,000
809 TOTALS $ 608,500 $ 652,300
810 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
811 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
812 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
813 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
814 ADOPTED: *
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