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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on June 23, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Bonar
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza,
Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Bernat, Mr. Koenig, Mrs. Townshend,
City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Council staff members absent were Fire Chief Carey
and Mrs. Mitchell.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Bonar declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mr. Edward Thomas Christian, Jr., 9 Pennwood Drive, read the following statement into the record:
To those Council Members seated to my left, my right and in front of me, to those
staff members and city employees seated in front of me and behind me, I say thank
you for what you are doing to and for the City and citizens of Dover, Delaware.
I would surmise that most citizens don’t realize how much time and effort are
required by City Council Members to serve and even more who do not understand
the involvement of staff and employees to sustain City operations.
I would state that there is a good mix here - the young, the older, and the in-between.
The most challenging and overwhelming factor among you is the factor of being a
human being.
I accept the fact that each of you may have an ideology and a personal/political
philosophy; however, I trust that each of you has completely open and fully engaging
listening ears. We have the past which we are not to live in, but learn from; the
future for which we plan, but the present for which we must implement.
It is demanding of the elected officials/politicians, of which I say that there is a
difference between the two, very demanding of you in this game of chance. For there
are options that if your chips are insufficient, you must surrender your chair, or if
sufficient, you remain at the table to continue to play, or you remove yourself from
your chair before the next round is played.
I make an effort to listen to special interest individuals, special interest groups, and
voting constituents and attempt to understand their requests/demands. You elected
officials, because you are much more informed and have a better picture of the
affects and effects of your decisions, have a responsibility and by oath of office an
obligation to do the right thing for the entire City and not just voting constituents and
special interests.
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I say to City Council Members, staff, City employees, continue with both hands wide
open, flexible fingers, both thumbs up, with a deliberate and safe speed, but with
sufficient acceleration as needed to proceed forward.
And again, I say KEEP ON TRUCKING! Thank you!
Mr. Reuben Salters, 109 Bertrand Drive, noted that later in the meeting members would be
reconsidering the evaluation of bids for the Dover Park Recreation Center demolition. He requested
that members specifically consider the needs of the young people on the east side of the City. He
noted that a need remains for more organized activities and recreation for all children of the City.
Mr. Salters stated the importance of recreation for young people’s development, explaining that these
young people are the City’s future leaders. He also reminded members that the African American
Festival would be held Saturday, June 28, 2014 and encouraged all to attend.
Mr. Roy Sudler, Jr., 353 Rita Wilma Road, stated that members are often made aware of complaints
and concerns regarding City issues. He was happy to report that Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend,
Director of Planning and Community Development; Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor; and
Mr. Tim Taraila, Inspector III, did an excellent job addressing a recent concern regarding code
enforcement. Mr. Sudler commended and thanked them for their professionalism and punctuality
in handling the situation.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Hare and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the consent agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Dixon
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2014
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 9, 2014 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hutchison, seconded by Mr. Dixon and bore the written approval of Council
President/Vice-Mayor Acting Bonar.
PROCLAMATION - CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 COMMEMORATION DAY
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was landmark legislation in the United States that
outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and July 2, 2014 will
mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of this historic Act; and
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WHEREAS, the Dover Public Library was selected as one of a limited number of institutions
nationwide to be awarded a “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle” grant, which was
offered through the “Bridging Cultures” initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities
through its partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History; and
WHEREAS, to commemorate the signing of the Civil Rights Act, the Dover Public Library, in
partnership with the Dover Human Relations Commission and Delaware State University, will offer
a series of documentaries recounting the stories of courageous individuals who challenged the social
and legal status quo of deeply rooted institutions, from slavery to segregation, to open doors of
opportunity for Americans. The series will begin with a viewing of “The Freedom Riders” at the
Schwartz Center on July 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and three additional films will be offered at the Dover
Public Library during the months of July, August, and September, 2014, with all films to be followed
by discussions with civil rights activists or scholars.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID L. BONAR, VICE-MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE do hereby proclaim July 2, 2014 as CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
COMMEMORATION DAY and encourage all residents to participate in the events being offered,
educate themselves on the history of civil rights in the United States, and reflect on the ideals of
freedom and equality that have helped to bridge cultural and racial division.
Council President/Vice-Mayor Acting Bonar presented the Proclamation to Ms. Michelle Hughes,
Head of Adult Services, Dover Public Library; Mr. Cecil Wilson, Chair of the Dover Human
Relations Commission; and Mr. Calvin Christopher, State Human Relations Commission.
Ms. Hughes encouraged the public to participate in the events scheduled for July 2, 2014 to
commemorate this important, historic event.
Mr. Wilson thanked Mrs. Margie Cyr, Dover Public Library Director, and the entire staff of the
Dover Public Library for promoting such a very strong commemoration of the Civil Rights Act. He
noted the importance of everyone’s support, explaining that people often tend to elaborate on the past
and, in doing so, forget about the future. Mr. Wilson felt that the City of Dover has a very strong
future and would continue to move ahead in a positive way.
Quoting a statement that he heard the previous day, Mr. Christopher stated: “Rosa sat, so Martin
could march, so Obama could run, so we can fly.” He noted that the only way to “fly” is to embrace,
commemorate, and continue with this 50-year celebration and do what is right and just.
Mr. Christopher thanked the City for including the State in the celebration and continuing with the
commemoration.
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
238 NORTH NEW STREET - OWNED BY JOHN AND SOLEDAD SULLIVAN
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the
Dangerous Building Ordinance at 238 North New Street, owned by John and Soledad Sullivan.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, stated that the
property consisted of a two (2) story, wood-framed, single-family home. The house had been vacant
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since May 9, 2012, and was registered with the City as a vacant building. On June 22, 2011, the
home was condemned by staff due to numerous code violations and the failure of the owner to have
a state-certified electrical inspection completed. The home was ordered boarded in July of 2011.
Mrs. Townshend provided a chronological history and presentation on the condition of the house
located at 238 North New Street (Exhibit #1).
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this
property dangerous; 2) order the property repaired or demolished by July 23, 2014 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 date 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.
Council President Bonar declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak during the public hearing, Council President Bonar declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Hare moved that the structure located at 238 North New Street be declared a dangerous
building and subject to demolition, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
640 NIMITZ ROAD - OWNED BY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST C/O
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAN
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the Dangerous
Building Ordinance at 640 Nimitz Road, owned by Deutsche Bank National Trust c/o Countrywide
Home Loan. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development,
stated that the property consisted of a two (2) story, wood-framed, single-family home. The house
had been vacant since May 8, 2013, and was currently registered with the City as a vacant building.
On May 6, 2014, City staff condemned the home due to a fire that occurred earlier that morning. The
home was ordered boarded, which was completed on May 15, 2014 by a City contractor. Currently
the home was still vacant, with no utilities and numerous outstanding code violations.
Mrs. Townshend provided a chronological history and presentation on the condition of the house
located at 640 Nimitz Road (Exhibit #2).
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this
property dangerous; 2) order the property repaired or demolished by July 23, 2014 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 date 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.
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Council President Bonar declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak during the public hearing, Council President Bonar declared the public hearing closed.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Townshend stated that the Deutsche Bank National Trust had
not responded to the City and noted that this particular bank had not been responsive regarding any
vacant buildings.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mrs. Townshend confirmed that the photos included in the presentation
reflected the current status of the property.
Mr. Perza moved that the structure located at 640 Nimitz Road be declared a dangerous
building and subject to demolition, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Williams and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 9, 2014
The Utility Committee met on June 9, 2014 with Chairwoman Williams presiding.
Annual Engineering Consultant's Report on the Operation and Maintenance of
the Electric System - Fiscal Year 2013
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed the conclusions of the Annual
Engineering Consultant’s Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric
System - Fiscal Year 2013.
Referring to Table 4-2: Annual Revenues and Sales Ratios on Page 4-4,
Mr. Blakeman noted that revenues were $99,513,156 in FY 2011 and $88,331,196
in FY 2013, and he expressed concern about this $11M reduction in revenue. He
indicated that the forecast for the current year was approximately $76M, which
would be another $12M reduction, and inquired if this would be a continuing trend.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that this was the result of decreases in the power supply cost
and that the City had reduced rates in the last two (2) years by approximately 20%.
She noted that higher-priced hedges in earlier years had now ended and noted that
rates were based on rate studies performed by Burns & McDonnell that took into
consideration the cost of services.
Referencing Table 4-2, Mr. Blakeman also observed that the residential rate was
reduced from $0.1479/kWh to $0.1400 over a three (3) year period, which he felt was
a small reduction compared to the reduction in non-residential rates, which had
decreased by one (1) cent or more during this period. He questioned if customers
were reaping the benefit of more efficient operation of the system. Mrs. Mitchell
explained that the rates were based on allocations determined by the cost of service.
She stated that residential use accounts for more of the cost of service, noting that
nearly all of the distribution is to residential users.
Mrs. Williams noted that the historic tenacity of the Electric Fund was beginning to
wane a bit and that the City would probably make up the difference in the Water
Fund.
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The Committee recommended acceptance of the report as presented.
(City Clerk’s Office Note: Following the meeting, it was determined that the Annual
Engineering Consultant’s Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric
System Fiscal Year 2013 did not include updated information. Mrs. Donna Mitchell,
Controller/ Treasurer, subsequently provided a revised report.)
By consent agenda, Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
TEA/NAES Report (April)
The TEA/NAES Monthly Report for April 2014 was provided to members to enable
them to monitor electric sales and revenues received, which will provide a better
understanding of any fluctuations that occur and allow the opportunity to make
improvements if deemed necessary.
Referring to the Power Supply Summary on Page 1, Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager,
explained that overall power supply costs for April 2014 were $267,987 under budget
and that this was one (1) of the few times that the City had been under budget for this
component of the power cost. He reminded members that the City had experienced
difficulty with some of the PJM charges earlier in the fiscal year; however, these
charges had now stabilized. In January 2014, the City spent considerably more on
the cost of power than anticipated during the budget preparation; however, it was
hoped that these costs would track relatively well entering into the FY 15 budget.
Prior to this year, there were a number of extremely high cost hedges and the City’s
actual costs for power supply had tracked consistently below the budget. Mr. Koenig
noted that the budget for the current year had been revised and was tracking much
“tighter.”
In reference to the April 2014 Power Supply Sources on Page 2 of the report,
Mr. Koenig explained that hedge purchases accounted for 79% of the load, the City
was in the spot market or day ahead market for 17%, and the Dover Sun Park
provided 4% of the City’s power. Referring to the YTD Variance Report, Page 12,
he noted that Total - Utilities Cost reflected that these costs exceeded the target by
$6,774,576, which was related to very high PJM charges in January. However, he
noted that this was allowed for in the budget and staff believed that these costs would
be under control in FY 15.
Referring to the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Page 23, Mr. Koenig stated that
NAES seemed to be progressing well through the projects, and noted that the spring
outage was complete. He stated that work had been performed on the turbines which
involved extra costs associated with their inspection and eventual replacement in the
PJM; however, all units were available for operation after the spring outage and were
expected to produce when necessary for the PJM.
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Mr. Blakeman questioned why the actual Hedged Cost and Unhedged Costs
($/MWh) reflected on Page 2 varied from the budgeted costs, since these costs should
be known when the budget is developed. Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that the
City’s program states that the City should be 80% hedged on July 1, 2014 for
FY 2015; therefore, the cost of 80% of the projected power load should be known.
The other 20% is purchased from the market or is related to the Dover Sun Park. At
the beginning of the fiscal year, these costs are relatively known. But the hedge
position for the out-years is less than 80% because the City does not get up to full
80% hedge until it is coming into the power year. Mr. Koenig explained that the total
budget includes the amounts anticipated for the unhedged costs.
Mrs. Mitchell further explained that the variance between the $55.67 budgeted
hedged cost and the actual hedged cost of $47.91 was the result of the unhedged
portion of the power supply and reflected cost reductions in the market. She stated
that staff would research the variance in the unhedged energy cost between the
budgeted amount of $38.93 and the actual amount of $6.10.
Mrs. Williams noted that it was difficult for civilian and elected officials to
understand hedged funds and requested that a workshop be provided to members on
this topic. She stated her preference that this meeting be scheduled for late in the
afternoon (approximately 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.).
Mr. Koenig noted that the City’s contact for The Energy Authority meets with staff
each month on a Thursday and suggested that a workshop could be scheduled to
follow this monthly meeting.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the report.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Updates
Garrison Oak Technical Park Project Updates
Mr. Scott Koenig provided updates on the Garrison Oak Technical Park projects, as
follows:
City Infrastructure
Mr. Koenig stated that City infrastructure contracts were underway at the Garrison
Oak Technology Park. A-Del Construction Company had been doing a significant
amount of earthwork associated with stormwater management as it ties into the
White Oak Tax Ditch. George & Lynch, Inc. was constructing the force main, had
done the directional bore underneath Route 1 as well as some additional directional
bores under the White Oak Tax Ditch, and was in the process of connecting various
components of the force main. He indicated that a field construction issue had arisen
adjacent to Baytree and the contractor was working to ensure that the force main
could fit between other utilities. Mr. Koenig stated that excavation work for the wet
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well at the pump station was expected to begin shortly. Delivery of some of the
stormwater structures had begun. Staff had been working with Chicago Bridge and
Iron (CB&I), who would be constructing the water tower, and a mobilization date
would be established with this contractor.
Calpine Energy Center
Mr. Koenig informed members that a number of deliveries were occurring every day
to the Calpine Energy Center. The first unit at the Energy Center was well underway,
and much of the outside of the unit had been assembled, although a good deal of
related piping had yet to be completed. The right-of-way was being cleared of trees
for the contractors to run a radial line from the Energy Center back to the 230kV
Cartanza Substation. It was Mr. Koenig’s understanding that pole line construction
would begin in the next 30 to 60 days and that a good deal of work was taking place
at the back of the substation to make necessary improvements for the connection to
the grid.
Mr. Koenig advised members that a significant amount of activity was taking place
at the Garrison Oak Technical Park, including a “kickoff ceremony” that was held in
the last 30 days for the Uzin Utz manufacturing facility, which will be constructed
on the west side of the Garrison Farm. Approximately 300 construction workers
were expected to be associated with the Garrison Energy Center and approximately
30-40 (or more) construction workers with the Uzin Utz property once the steel
assembly occurs. Once up and running, City contracts related to infrastructure
improvements would involve approximately 20-50 workers, depending on the
particular trades that are underway.
Mr. Koenig stated that the only contracts that had not been let so far had to do with
the relocation of the 69kV electric line on the roadway, and those were expected to
be bid out shortly and would be brought forward to Council. This line would start
on the east side of the property and involve pole adjustment across the frontage of the
Garrison property.
Mr. Koenig stated that activities were converging on the date of June 1, 2015, when
Calpine expected to be operational in the PJM, and the Uzin Utz facility was tracking
along the same lines. It was hoped that the infrastructure and all City projects would
be substantially complete by December 31, 2014. Testing for Calpine would occur
in February or March 2015, and this date would be in line with the time that the City
expected to have staff on line at the Water Treatment Plant to help buffer the impact
on the City’s system. Philip Utz, from Uzin Utz, indicated that he hoped to have the
outside of the facility constructed by the end of the year and to put equipment in early
next year, with the expectation that manufacturing operations would begin in the
June timeframe. Mr. Koenig stated that the projects all seemed to be tracking
correctly and staff was actively marketing the balance of the property. He expressed
that, from a marketing standpoint, interest had increased now that there was
construction activity and infrastructure, and staff was hopeful that one (1) or two (2)
additional tenants would be realized this year.
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Responding to Mr. Blakeman regarding the status of the gas pipeline, Mr. Koenig
stated his understanding that line construction was on track, and almost all of the pipe
in the area from Leipsic Road going back behind Dover Downs was in place and had
been tested. It was his recollection from a conference call with Calpine, that the
pipeline was approximately half complete. The right-of-way along the back of Wild
Meadows had been cleared, and it was Mr. Koenig’s belief that the line had been dug
through this area, but he was unsure if it had yet reached the Calpine property. He
stated that this project was moving very smoothly. He stated that his office had not
received complaints from residents or motorists. After driving through Wild
Meadows a couple of times, he felt that the visual impact of the clearing was not as
intense as he anticipated and some trees were left between the houses and the actual
right-of-way as a buffer.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig stated that the target completion date for
the gas line was the end of 2014, if not sooner, and that the lateral line would be 16
inches in diameter.
Dover Sun Park
Members reviewed the Electric Revenue Fund FY14 White Oak Solar Park
Incremental Cost.
Progress Update on Purchase Power Agreement
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that Mr. Kirk Betts, the City’s
Utility Attorney, had been working with a specific contact at Calpine to bring
forward a purchase power agreement. A number of iterations had gone back and
forth to determine the economic value of power going forward. Mr. Betts was not
prepared to bring information forward at this time, and it was hoped that he would
be closer to obtaining a number that he believed should be brought forward to
Council in this regard within the coming weeks. Discussions were continuing about
closing the gap between what the City believed was reasonable and what Calpine
believed was reasonable. Mr. Koenig indicated that a draft agreement would come
before Council, likely in Executive Session since this would be a legal matter, and
would be voted upon in a public session.
Responding to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig stated that staff had not participated in
negotiations to this point, and that Mr. Betts and the “number crunchers” from The
Energy Authority (TEA) had been passing numbers back and forth. He stated that
it was likely that he, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Betts, and other key individuals would be
included. Mr. Blakeman suggested that if there was someone on staff who would be
dealing with this matter on a daily basis, this staff member should be included in
negotiations as well.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mitchell stated that $100,000 was budgeted in the
Electric Fund budget for RFP and contract negotiations in FY 14 and $100,000 in
FY 15 because the City was also negotiating with NAES.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Hutchison moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
REVENUE REPORT UPDATE
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the Revenue Report as of May 31, 2014.
Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Revenue Report as of May 31, 2014, seconded by
Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried.
2014 SPECIAL MAYORAL ELECTION RESULTS
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, reported the results of the 2014 Special Mayoral Election held on
June 17, 2014, as certified by the Election Board, as follows:
MAYOR
Chevis R. Anderson 101 (6.02%)
David L. Anderson 534 (31.82%)
Robin R. Christiansen 658 (39.21%)
R. Jefferson Reed 197 (11.74%)
James P. Webster 188 (11.20%)
Total District Votes Cast 1,678 (7.37%)
Total Registered Voters 22,779
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Election Results as reported by the City Clerk. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
OPPOSITION TO TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY’S PROPOSAL TO CUT $1M FROM
MUNICIPAL STREET AID
Council President Bonar advised members that it was announced in the State’s budget hearings
before the Joint Finance Committee that the Transportation Secretary had submitted a proposal to
cut $1M from Municipal Street Aid. He requested authorization to send a letter to relay the City’s
opposition to the proposal.
Mr. Lynn moved to authorize the Council President to send a letter in opposition to the
Transportation Secretary’s proposal to cut $1M from Municipal Street Aid. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCES
The First Reading of the following proposed ordinances was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of June 9, 2014.
Mrs. Williams moved that the Final Readings of the proposed ordinances be acknowledged by
title only, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
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Proposed Ordinance #2014-16 Amending Appendix E - Commercial and Industrial Building
Redevelopment
As a sponsor of Proposed Ordinance #2014-16, Mr. Anderson explained that the proposed
amendment would extend the sunset provision for the tax abatement, impact fee waiver, and building
permit waiver incentives for three (3) years, noting that these provisions had proven to be beneficial
and an important part of the City’s economic development.
Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of the proposed ordinance, seconded by Mr. Slavin, and by
a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted Ordinance #2014-16, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Appendix E - Commercial and Industrial Building Redevelopment, Article VI - Severability
and Effective Dates, Section 2 - Effective Dates of the Dover Code be amended to read as follows:
Section 2. Effective dates.
This ordinance became effective April 15, 2012. The provisions of this ordinance shall no
longer apply after December 31, 2018.
ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
Proposed Ordinance #2014-17 - FY2014/15 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that Proposed Ordinance #2014-17, FY2014/15
City of Dover Budget Ordinances, identified the FY2015 spending plan for the City of Dover, which
included approximately $136M across all funds. He noted that the proposed ordinance had been
revised to reflect action from the budget hearing of June 11, 2014 and, as requested by City Council,
included the transfer of $10M from the Electric Fund to the General Fund. He stated that it also
included an additional appropriation, in the amount of $100,000, to the Parkland Reserve Fund for
funds to be used for a future recreation facility, and reminded members that an additional $80,000
was included in the Capital Plan related to a potential recreation facility that was identified during
the budget process. The $100,000 required an adjustment to the Street Program; therefore, the total
for the Street Program for FY2015 would be $900,000.
As presented, Mr. Koenig stated that there was no tax increase in the proposed budget; however,
there remained a $1.25 increase in the water customer charge, a $1.25 increase in the sewer customer
charge, and a .45¢ increase in the ground water inflow/infiltration charge (increase from $1.05 to
$1.50 per 1,000 gallons on the monthly bill). He stated that there were no proposed changes to the
electric rates within the electric service territory for the City of Dover.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of Ordinance #2014-17 (Exhibit #3), seconded by Mr. Dixon and
carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Anderson, Dixon, Lynn, Hare, Hutchison, and Bonar)
and three (3) no (Perza, Slavin, and Williams).
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RECONSIDERATION OF EVALUATION OF BIDS - DOVER PARK RECREATION
CENTER DEMOLITION
During their Regular Meeting of June 9, 2014, City Council considered the evaluation of bids for
the demolition of the Dover Park Recreation Center. Staff recommended awarding the contract to
Delaware Mulch and Stone in the amount of $35,600. The motion to approve staff’s
recommendation failed by a roll call vote of five (5) no (Anderson, Dixon, Lynn, Slavin, and Bonar)
and four (4) yes (Perza, Williams, Hare, and Hutchison).
Council President Bonar advised members that Mr. Anderson had requested the reconsideration of
this matter.
Mr. Anderson moved for the reconsideration of the demolition of the Dover Park Recreation Center,
as recommended by staff, conditioned upon the published issuance of an architectural Request for
Proposals (RFP) for a replacement building by December 31, 2014 which shall contain basketball
courts and that staff be instructed to target July of 2015 for bids for a replacement facility. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon.
Mr. Lynn relayed concern that an RFP would not be definitive and suggested that the motion be
amended to include a commitment that “ground be broken” in calendar year 2015. Responding,
Mr. Anderson stated that, although he had no objections, the motion would require bids to be let in
July 2015, which would include the next budget cycle and would provide the City two (2) budget
cycles to adjust, as well as time for a study.
Mr. Anderson agreed to amend the motion to include the requirement for a groundbreaking
sometime in 2015, as did the seconder, Mr. Dixon.
Responding to Mr. Koenig’s concerns, Mr. Anderson confirmed that the motion included
authorization for staff to move forward with the bid for the demolition prior to the RFP for a
replacement building. He stated that the motion simply included the condition that the RFP be done
by December 31, 2014 and explained that the reason for providing that much time was his hope that
there would be preliminary reports from the Recreational Needs Assessment by the end of
September. Since staff had until the end of the year to issue the RFP, he felt that this would give
staff ample time to react.
Mr. Perza expressed his opinion that members may be getting “ahead of themselves,” explaining that
the Recreational Needs Assessment, which would be conducted to determine what should be done
to improve the Dover Park as well as all other parks in the City, would not be completed for another
six (6) months. He noted that the results of the assessment may not justify the City spending funds
on a building at the Dover Park. If the City were to move forward by putting out RFPs and
groundbreaking requirements before obtaining the results of the assessment and allowing the public
to comment, it was his opinion that City Council would be depriving the City of the entire function
of taking public comment. Mr. Perza reminded members that six (6) to nine (9) months of time had
been spent on meeting with engineers, contractors, environmental specialists, and staff of the Parks
and Planning Departments for the sole purpose of determining whether the building at the Dover
Park was worth salvaging. He felt that the building could be salvaged if the City’s resources were
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not limited and if the City wanted to spend $300,000 on the rehabilitation of the building, before
determining what should be done with it, this could be done; however, the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Enhancement Committee unanimously determined, on three (3) different occasions, that
this would not be a wise use of resources. Mr. Perza stated that the specific question addressed by
the Committee was whether spending money on the rehabilitation of the building at the Dover Park
was a smart use of taxpayers’ dollars, and doing so was rejected by the Committee three (3) times.
City Council finally approved the removal of the building, which brought the City to the point of
determining what needed to be done next. Mr. Perza stated that City Council could not determine
what to do next because Council had no input yet from the public or from the survey that the
Planning Department had been working on for six (6) months, with six (6) months remaining for its
conclusion. Therefore, he stated that if City Council made a decision now without this input, there
would be no point in having the Planning Department continue to work on the survey and, being
“tight” on staff, he suggested that members terminate the study and allow staff to reallocate resources
for other uses at this point.
Mr. Perza indicated his concern that members were getting confused between the purposes of what
was being considered. He stated that the questions were “is the City removing the building” and
“how much money is the City spending on it.” He reminded members that the answer to the
question “is the City removing the building” had already been decided by the City, and the answer
to the question “how much money is the City spending on it” was “the least amount possible,” which
was the point of staff’s recommendation to spend $30,000 for its demolition, which was the question
before City Council at this time. He explained that what the City does to replace the building is a
question that would come up later, at a different time, after input from the public. If the motion were
approved, he stated that members of City Council would basically be creating a situation whereby
the City knows better than the public and had not taken the time to solicit public comments.
Mrs. Williams suggested that members recall what happened when the City decided not to listen to
the public regarding Schutte Park, noting that half of Council was not re-elected because they did
not want to take this issue to referendum, did not want to follow the referendum results, and did not
want the people to speak. She relayed her total concurrence with Mr. Perza and urged members to
obtain public input regarding the issue.
Mr. Slavin relayed confusion as to what the path forward would be on a replacement building at
Dover Park. He understood that the Recreational Needs Assessment would continue and be done
by the end of the calendar year. Responding, Mrs. Townshend indicated her hope that the
assessment would be completed by October/November. Elaborating, Mr. Perza stated that members
of City Council should be made aware of the results of the assessment, which would indicate what
the citizens want at the Dover Park, in approximately six (6) months.
Noting that the motion included a solution that would include basketball courts, Mr. Slavin indicated
his understanding that the Needs Assessment was to determine what functions would be placed on
the site. In addition, he understood that the motion included an RFP for architectural and design fees
for a design, which would take the City to construction documents, to be done within a six (6) month
period, with bids for construction to be received by July 2015, and the groundbreaking by the end
of calendar year 2015. Mr. Slavin indicated his feeling that this was a highly compressed schedule
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for this type of project and, although he appreciated all the work that had been done, once the
building was demolished, the urgency of creating a solution for the recreational needs of the children
on the east side of the City would be eliminated. He noted that this type of situation had occurred
in the past, reminding members that, several years ago, it was suggested that the City not issue a
demolition permit for the old Capital Office Supply building for the purpose of a new hotel to be
erected until the building permit was issued for the new hotel, otherwise, it would result in a “hole
in the ground” in the downtown area. He stated that, close to 15 years later, the City had a vacant
lot, which had since been redeveloped into something pleasant, but was a “hole in the ground” for
several years. He reiterated his fear that if the City demolished the building at the Dover Park, the
urgency to take action would be lost and the City would lose its ability to take any further action at
the site.
Mr. Anderson stated that he reviewed past minutes and was reminded that there had been much
public testimony regarding this matter at the Committee meetings in October and November 2013,
February 2014, and at other times. He stated that, based on this testimony, it was clear that the
public desired a facility at Dover Park and actually opposed the demolition of the current building.
However, he realized that the facility was no longer useful in its current condition and had effectively
been demolished. He agreed that the public had scepticism regarding this issue and concurred with
Mr. Hare’s previous suggestions that the City should consider alternatives for providing a structure
that would be inexpensive but effective, since young people are not concerned with grand designs
and a multimillion dollar building but rather adequate facilities that continue regardless of weather
and provide year-round recreation. He welcomed members to make amendments to the motion.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend stated that there would be no significant costs for the City
if the building remained, explaining that the alarm system had been disconnected and there were no
utilities associated with the building. There would simply be costs associated for periodic policing
of the area. After speaking with the residents near the Dover Park, Mr. Hare stated that it was their
desire for some type of facility to be provided; however, it was also their desire for that particular
building to be demolished, explaining that they indicated that they do not feel safe going out after
a certain time due to the people that were being attracted to the site. He stated that, in addition to
basketball courts, the residents had indicated a desire for a skate park at the site. Whether the
building was standing or not would not change people’s minds about whether or not the City should
provide some type of recreation facility. Mr. Hare reiterated that although the residents adjacent to
Dover Park would like some type of recreation facility, it was their desire for the current structure
to be demolished due to the elements the building attracts. He indicated his support for the
demolition of the structure now, expressing his opinion that it would only promote action to be taken
quicker. He stated that he did not believe there was a need to delay the demolition of the building
any longer.
Mr. Lynn stated that the fact that members were having such a conversation was a testament that the
impetus for any movement in Dover Park was the continued existence of the building; therefore, he
would not support any move that would demolish the building without concrete plans to take some
other action at Dover Park. He noted that the children on the east side of Dover were in need of
recreational activities and that it was unconscionable to believe the children should cross Route 13,
by bicycle or foot, to get to Schutte Park and, since it would put the youth who reside on the east side
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of Dover in danger, he could not support such a concept. If the City were to make a firm
commitment to build a new facility or provide other recreational facilities for the east side of Dover,
as suggested by the motion, he would support the idea. However, he felt that the comments and
concerns of Mr. Slavin were legitimate. Mr. Lynn did not feel there was a need to hurry the
demolition of the building and that the mere fact that the building existed meant that it continued to
exist on the City’s radar and would continue to spur this type of discussion. He also relayed concern
with the manpower element in the Planning Department, noting that staff could not provide a firm
date of October for the completion of the Needs Assessment. Mr. Lynn stated that the hesitation
with which those questions were answered gave him some concern.
Referring to funding, Mr. Slavin questioned the amount of money that would remain for the
architectural and engineering costs after the demolition. Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that the
monies used for demolition were held in a separate account; therefore, $80,000 in the Capital Plan
and $100,000 in the Parkland Reserve Fund (a total of $180,000) was provided for in the FY2015
budget in association with a new facility. Mr. Slavin stated his concern that typically construction
costs are six (6) to seven (7) times the architectural and engineering costs; therefore, $180,000 would
not be enough for a new building. As a result, staff would either need to request an appropriation
for the project in mid-fiscal year or include it in the next fiscal year’s budget. Based on the difficulty
experienced by members of Council in the last six (6) weeks in approving a budget with new
expenses, he was concerned that staff would not obtain Council’s support for the requested
appropriation.
In reviewing the motion, Mrs. Townshend stated that if an RFP was let in late December 2014,
proposals would not be brought before City Council to award a contract until sometime in
February 2015. By the time the architect does their work and the City begins to go through the
process, she stated that there would be no way that the groundbreaking could occur as stipulated.
She stated that it would be impossible for the City to go to construction in calendar year 2015. With
regard to costs, Mrs. Townshend stressed that if a facility were constructed, there would not only be
capital costs but also operational costs. Based on experience, she stated that the City did not
currently have the staff to effectively and safely run two (2) facilities, which is why it was imperative
for staff to be placed at one (1) location. It was not safe to have a recreation center staffed by one
(1) person, which would occur if there were two (2) locations, with a staff of five (5). As a result,
she stated that as members discuss what type of facility is desired and the capital costs involved,
there also must be a discussion regarding the impact on the operating budget, since two (2) separate
locations could not be accommodated with the five (5) employees the City currently had in that
Department.
Mr. Perza indicated that the procedures that the City has in place were designed to address all issues
including staffing needs, funding, etc. Realistically, he felt that it would be two (2) years before
construction could begin. By going outside of the process and basically amending the procedure by
modifying what was going to occur to obtain a result, he felt that the City would be locking itself into
unknown consequences. With regard to Mr. Lynn’s previous comment regarding the
“unconscionableness” of residents having to make their way from one end of the City to the other
for recreation, Mr. Perza stated that, as a representative of south Dover (Woodbrook, Mayfair,
Crossgates, etc.), residents in this area did not have any recreational facilities (buildings); however,
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basketball courts, soccer fields, and softball/baseball fields were made available. He did not feel it
was “unconscionable” that individuals could play in the parks provided, explaining that nowhere was
a park required to have a $100,000, $200,000, or $300,000 building in order to be accepted as a park
in the City. For whatever reasons, he stated that the City built Schutte Park several years ago, which
became the central park for the City; however, the neighborhoods within the City still had their own
parks, and a building was not required in order for residents to play in and enjoy them. He indicated
that Dover Park was a park that currently did not effectively have a building, but noted that a
building was not necessary for individuals to enjoy the park.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison regarding the City’s costs per year for providing recreation in the City
of Dover, Mrs. Townshend stated that the operating budget was a little more than $600,000.
Referring to the Needs Assessment, Mr. Hutchison stated the importance of including the schools,
YMCA, churches, Boys and Girls Club, etc. in order to obtain an understanding of what was
provided in the City, explaining that there were other options in addition to constructing a building.
He indicated that when the City built Schutte Park, it was built for all residents of the City and he
could not support making any financial commitment to constructing another building; however, he
felt that the current structure needed to be demolished. Mr. Hutchison stated that City Council
members should not take action that would commit to the construction of a building without having
a study or comprehensive understanding of the needs of the community. It was his feeling that the
City was acting like the Federal Government - spending money it did not have.
Mr. Hare stated that, as indicated by staff, it would be two (2) years before any construction could
begin. In the meantime, he suggested that transportation (buses) be provided for residents to be
picked up at the Dover Park and transported to Schutte Park if they are interested in programs there.
If members of City Council wished to delay the demolition at this time, he stated that when they do
decide to demolish the building, any costs over the $35,600 (current low bid), should come out of
City Council’s salary and budget. Elaborating, he stated that if it costs an additional $15,000 to
demolish the building in a year, year and a half, or two (2) years, each member of Council should
be responsible for that cost.
Mrs. Williams expressed her frustration in hearing about doing something in the future. She advised
members that the City currently, in conjunction with Aid in Dover, the organization that she is
associated with, has a program that has been in operation for the last year that provides basketball
for kids who are at risk. She stated that the participants are from all over the City and are provided
transportation. Rather than talking about what is going to happen, she suggested the possibility of
expanding a service that was already being provided; however, she stated that it could not be
expanded without budgeting additional funds. If members chose to leave the building erected, she
stated that the City would be sponsoring recreation - buying and selling drugs, noting that this was
the type of activity currently taking place behind the building.
Mr. Dixon stated his concern that the City includes a fee for children to participate in recreation
activities, explaining that many parents do not have money to pay these fees. It was his feeling that
the City was in need of another facility and noted that even if the City provided transportation,
children might miss their rides.
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Mr. Anderson stated appreciation for the discussion and indicated that it was the result of there being
a forgotten part of the City. He indicated his openness to amending the motion and explained that
although there were target dates, he did not mean for there to be any obligation and that if the target
dates could not be met, staff could submit a request to establish new dates.
Mr. Anderson indicated his desire to amend the motion to reflect the requirement for a
groundbreaking sometime in 2016, rather than 2015, and there was no objection by the seconder,
Mr. Dixon.
In response to Mr. Slavin, Council President Bonar suggested that the maker of the motion and the
seconder withdraw the motion and that the motion be restated.
Mr. Anderson withdrew the motion to amend, as did the seconder, Mr. Dixon.
Mr. Anderson withdrew the main motion, as did the seconder, Mr. Dixon.
For clarification, Council President Bonar announced that there was no motion on the floor at this
time.
Mr. Anderson moved for the reconsideration of the demolition of the Dover Park Recreation Center,
as recommended by staff, conditioned upon the issuance of an architectural Request for Proposals
(RFP) for a replacement building to be published by December 31, 2014 and that staff be instructed
to target bids in FY2015 with a goal for a groundbreaking by the end of 2016. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Mr. Perza requested that the question be divided in order for separate votes to be taken on the issue
of demolition of the current building and the construction of a new building.
Mr. Perza moved to divide the motion to consider two (2) issues: 1) the reconsideration of the
demolition of the Dover Park Recreation Center, as recommended by staff; and 2) the condition for
the issuance of an architectural Request for Proposals (RFP) for a replacement building to be
published by December 31, 2014 and that staff be instructed to target bids in FY2015 with a goal for
a groundbreaking by the end of 2016. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams.
With objections to the motion to divide, Mr. Lynn reminded the City Solicitor that this was a motion
for reconsideration and that allowing Mr. Perza to amend the motion would be effectively allowing
him to go beyond the scope of the motion for reconsideration, explaining that Mr. Perza voted on
the failing side of the original motion for reconsideration. Accordingly, he could not be in a position
to go forward on a motion for reconsideration because he was not on the prevailing side. Therefore,
Mr. Lynn stated that the motion to divide effectively would allow Mr. Perza to revisit the motion for
reconsideration, which Mr. Perza did not have standing to do and, as a result, such a motion would
be procedurally improper.
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Council President Bonar announced that the City Solicitor concurred with Mr. Lynn; therefore, he
would present the motion as stated by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend expressed her belief that the goal for a groundbreaking
to occur by the end of calendar year 2016 was an acceptable time frame, provided that funding was
available for the construction of a building.
Mr. Hare questioned the results of approving the motion, explaining that as stated, if an RFP were
let and the lowest bid indicated a cost of $2.5M for a building, then the City must follow through
since the motion would require groundbreaking by the end of 2016. Responding, Mr. Anderson
explained that the dates included in the motion were target dates and, noting that this project required
a process, he stated that at any time during this process if it were proven not to be the direction
desired, Council would have the ability not to fund the construction of a building and make a motion
to redirect staff concerning this matter. He assured members that the motion would provide staff the
framework with the intent of City Council, as stated at this time.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Council President Bonar indicated that the motion before City
Council was for the reconsideration of the evaluation of bids for the Dover Park Recreation Center
demolition.
In response to the explanation provided to Mrs. Williams by Council President Bonar, Mr. Anderson
questioned if the Chair had elected to divide the question.
At the request of Mr. Slavin and there being no objections, Council President Bonar declared
a five (5) minute recess.
Meeting recessed at 8:37 p.m. and reconvened at 8:46 p.m.
Mr. Anderson moved for the reconsideration of staff’s recommendation to award the demolition
contract to Delaware Mulch and Stone in the amount of $35,600, seconded by Mr. Slavin.
In the interest of compromise and development of a solution, Mr. Slavin explained that the first issue
was to agree to the demolition of the building at the Dover Park Recreation Center in the interest of
public safety. In addition, a second component, in the form of a subsequent motion, would be for
the RFP process to be “out on the street” in December and completed by May 2015 so that Council
would have a budget estimate for whatever solution the architect determined in that design process.
He suggested that a third component/motion would stipulate that, with the City currently dedicating
$180,000 to this solution, it would be necessary for the costs for the architectural design,
approximately $50,000-$60,000, to be paid from the $180,000 and that if the next sitting Council
that adopts the next budget determines that the solution for Dover Park is too expensive, the balance
of those funds would be dedicated to Dover Park and a recreation solution, whether that be
programmatic or capital.
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On a call for the question by Mrs. Williams, the motion for the reconsideration of staff's
recommendation to award the demolition contract to Delaware Mulch and Stone in the
amount of $35,600 was approved by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes (Anderson, Dixon, Perza,
Slavin, Williams, Hare, Hutchison, and Bonar) and one (1) no (Lynn).
Mr. Slavin moved that the City let out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural design
services for a replacement building at Dover Park, that these design services would commence after
the Recreational Needs Assessment is complete, and that a budget estimate for a solution be
provided by May 1, 2015. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend reminded members that when staff was directed to
conduct a Needs Assessment, it was to be completed by the end of the year and that there was a
three (3) month difference between October and December. She felt that this time would be
necessary to complete the Needs Assessment. It was her feeling that having the December deadline
for the Needs Assessment would provide ample time to hire the architectural engineer and provide
a budget estimate by the May 1, 2015 date.
Responding to Mr. Perza, Mrs. Townshend stated that the survey would continue to be a City-wide
Recreational Needs Assessment, regardless of the action taken by members this evening; however,
there would be very specific targeted pieces in regard to how to deal with Dover Park and the
building needs.
At the request of Mrs. Williams, Mr. Slavin stated that approval of the motion would confirm that
the City would be spending funds on the architectural design services. For further clarification, he
stated that if the Needs Assessment indicated that there was not a need for the replacement of the
building but rather other amenities in that park, that would be the direction for the architectural
design to follow.
The motion that the City let out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural design
services for a replacement building at Dover Park, that these design services would commence
after the Recreational Needs Assessment is complete, and that a budget estimate for a solution
be provided by May 1, 2015 was carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes (Anderson, Dixon,
Lynn, Slavin, Williams, Hare, and Bonar) and two (2) no (Perza and Hutchison).
Mr. Slavin moved that the total funds currently allocated for the Dover Park solution in the amount
of $180,000 will be used to pay for the architectural design fees and that the balance of those funds
will be dedicated to improvements at Dover Park, whether they be program or capital improvements,
whether or not the next Council chooses to accept the recommendations of the architect. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Mrs. Townshend explained that there was $100,000 in the Parkland Reserve, which can be used only
for capital and $80,000 in the Capital Plan; therefore, these funds could not be used for programming
unless the funds were transferred by City Council. Responding, Mr. Slavin stated that Council
would adhere to those restrictions.
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The motion that the total funds currently allocated for the Dover Park solution in the amount
of $180,000 will be used to pay for the architectural design fees and that the balance of those
funds will be dedicated to improvements at Dover Park whether they be program or capital
improvements, whether or not the next Council chooses to accept the recommendations of the
architect was carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Anderson, Dixon, Lynn, Slavin, Hare,
and Bonar) and three (3) no (Perza, Williams and Hutchison).
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
On behalf of all members of Council, Council President Bonar wished Mr. Hutchison a happy
belated birthday (June 20th) and Mr. Hare a happy early birthday (July 6th).
Council President Bonar also reminded members that the African American Festival would be held
this Saturday, June 28, 2014.
At the request of Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend announced that on Thursday, June 26th, from
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Dover Public Library, a Public Workshop would be held on the Bicycle
and Pedestrian Plan currently underway as a joint effort of the Dover/Kent County MPO and the City
of Dover.
On behalf of the City, Mr. Perza relayed appreciation to the Norfolk Southern Railroad for holding
the public Whistle Stop Train Ride from Harrington to Newark early in the day, to address public
safety. He felt the event was a very informative, well put together program, and an enjoyable time.
Mr. Anderson reminded members that the Delaware League of Local Governments meeting was
scheduled for this Thursday, beginning at 5:00 p.m. for the social hour, noting that at 6:00 p.m. there
would be a special event that he could not publicly announce at this time.
Mr. Anderson stated that, in addition to the African American Festival which is always held on the
fourth Saturday in the month of June, the Independence Day celebration would be held on July 4th
and that he looked forward to sharing that time with the community.
Mr. Slavin recognized the work of the City Clerk’s Office in conducting the City-wide election this
past week, as well as the poll workers who assisted with this election.
Council President Bonar stated that the new Mayor would assume his responsibilities on Wednesday
evening and that serving as the Vice-Mayor Acting, he realized that there was a lot more involved
with the responsibilities of the Mayor. He noted that he met with all personnel of the Dover Police
Department and relayed appreciation for their work, encouraging them to continue their work, and
assured them that they had the full support of City Council. Mr. Bonar recognized that former
Mayor Carey and his wife were in attendance and welcomed them. Regardless of information that
was printed in the newspaper, he stated that Mayor Carey contributed 50 years of service to the
community and the City will now move on from this point forward.
Mr. Hare also commended the work of the City Clerk’s Office.
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Council President Bonar reminded everyone that there would be a Special City Council Meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2014, when the new Mayor, Robin R. Christiansen, would be
sworn in.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
June 23, 2014, are hereby approved.
DAVID L. BONAR
VICE-MAYOR ACTING
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 238 North New Street
Exhibit #2 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 640 Nimitz Road
Exhibit #3 - Ordinance #2014-17 - FY2014/15 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 6/23/2014
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
238 N New St
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
June 23, 2014
EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 6/23/2014
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238 N New St
Case History
29 code enforcement cases since 2005
– Exterior code violations – dilapidated fence
– Junked cars – failure to obtain building permits
– Numerous grass violations – parking on the grass
The utilities were terminated on June 23, 2011
Registered as vacant by the city on March 9, 2012
Condemned by City Staff on June 22, 2011 due to
no active utilities, open code violations, unlocked
doors and subjects gaining entry to the property.
Source of neighbor complaints – prostitution and
drug activities.
Outstanding Charges
– $1,7500.00 in unpaid vacant building registration fees
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(5) Unfit for habitation.
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
(12) Unoccupied buildings.
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished by July 23, 2014 by the
owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of
the date established by City Council.
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.
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 6/23/2014
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
640 Nimitz Rd
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
June 23, 2014
EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 6/23/2014
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640 Nimitz Rd
Case History
19 code enforcement cases since 2006
– Exterior code violations / junked - unregistered vehicles
– Numerous violations of tall grass and weeds
The utilities were terminated on January 6, 2013
Registered as vacant by the city on June 6, 2013
Condemned by City Staff on May 6, 2014 due to
the amount of structural damaged caused by a fire.
Source of neighbor complaints
Outstanding Charges
– $550.00 in unpaid registration fees & code citations
– $555.00 fee to have the structure boarded
– $3,240.98 in unpaid utilities
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(4) Fire damage, etc.
(5) Unfit for habitation.
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
(12) Unoccupied buildings.
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished by July 23, 2014 by the
owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of
the date established by City Council.
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.
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EXHIBIT #3
Regular Council Meeting of 06-23-2014
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2014-17
2014-2015 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 Two Million Two Hundred Forty Three Thousand Nine Hundred
3 dollars ($42,243,900) 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, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
8 2013/14 2014/15
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 4,219,800 $ 3,393,000
11 REVENUES
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 573,900 629,300
13 INVESTMENT INCOME 40,000 40,000
14 LIBRARY REVENUES 70,500 71,600
15 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 460,000 450,000
16 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,460,000 1,460,000
17 PERMITS AND OTHER LICENSES 1,332,500 1,354,200
18 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 53,100 53,900
19 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 650,000 659,500
20 PROPERTY TAXES 11,046,000 11,049,200
21 BID REVENUE 49,500 50,000
22 RECREATION REVENUE 148,800 148,800
23 FRANCHISE FEE 636,000 636,000
24 SANITATION FEES 2,595,600 2,595,600
25 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 118,500 101,400
26 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,002,200 1,023,000
27 REVENUES SUBTOTAL 20,236,600 20,322,500
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
29 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 1,360,300 1,354,900
30 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,572,700 3,508,100
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,933,000 4,863,000
32 GRANTS
33 POLICE RELATED 126,800 124,000
34 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
35 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
36 MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS 25,000 25,000
37 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 750,300 747,500
38 TRANSFERS FROM
39 TRANSFER TAX 1,393,000 1,250,000
40 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 663,900 663,900
41 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 368,400 500,000
42 WATER/WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000
43 ELECTRIC 8,000,000 10,000,000
44 OTHER RESERVES INCLUDING CONTINGENCY 32,000 4,000
45 CONTINGENCY FUND 250,000 -
46 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 11,207,300 12,917,900
47 TOTAL REVENUES 37,127,200 38,850,900
48 TOTALS $ 41,347,000 $ 42,243,900
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49 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
50 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2014-2015
51 2013/14 2014/15
52 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
53 CITY CLERK $ 371,700 $ 383,200
54 COUNCIL 107,800 106,600
55 TAX ASSESSOR 208,400 309,500
56 FIRE 741,600 716,100
57 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,160,700 1,123,800
58 LIBRARY 1,336,900 1,393,100
59 RECREATION 717,200 706,400
60 LIFE SAFETY 491,400 504,800
61 CODE INFORCEMENT 432,300 418,400
62 PLANNING 422,600 444,100
63 INSPECTIONS 695,200 602,100
64 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 215,200 223,000
65 POLICE 14,346,800 13,986,100
66 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 776,800 712,500
67 STREETS 660,300 665,100
68 SANITATION 2,253,500 2,248,000
69 CITY MANAGER 460,000 592,500
70 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 740,000 728,700
71 FINANCE 980,000 947,100
72 PUBLIC SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION 513,100 514,800
73 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 689,100 677,800
74 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING - 192,600
75 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 559,400 535,600
76 FLEET MAINTENANCE 770,900 776,700
77 CUSTOMER SERVICES 1,232,200 1,040,300
78 HUMAN RESOURCES 393,100 379,700
79 MAYOR 83,300 74,900
80 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 31,359,500 31,003,500
81 OTHER EXPENSES
82 DEBT SERVICE 557,300 708,600
83 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 162,400 70,000
84 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXPENSES 25,000 25,000
85 INSURANCE 658,900 724,800
86 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,636,500 1,636,500
87 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 10,700 500,000
88 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 121,000 -
89 POLICE PENSION FUND - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
90 POLICE PENSION FUND - UNFUNDED LIABILITY 689,400 655,000
91 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 10,000 50,000
92 STREET LIGHTS 774,500 774,500
93 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 5,145,700 5,644,400
94 TRANSFERS
95 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 1,448,800 2,196,000
96 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 1,448,800 2,196,000
97 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 37,954,000 38,843,900
98 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,393,000 3,400,000
99 TOTALS $ 41,347,000 $ 42,243,900
100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
101 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
102 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
103 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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104 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
105 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
106 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Forty Five Thousand Five Hundred dollars
107 ($6,045,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
108 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014
109 and ending June 30, 2015:
110 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
111 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
112 REVENUES
113 2013/14 2014/15
114 REVISED BUDGET
115 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,058,300 $ 117,100
116 REVENUES
117 STATE GRANTS - OTHER 15,000 153,000
118 BOND PROCEEDS - STREET PROGRAM - 2,661,100
119 LEASE PURCHASE OF FIRE AND POLICE EQUIPT - 918,300
120 CONTRACTOR CONTRIBUTIONS 264,800 -
121 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND FOR PROJECTS 1,448,800 2,196,000
122 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 80,000 -
123 TRANSFER FROM MUNICIPAL STREET AID CAPITAL GRANT 251,200 -
124 TRANSFER FROM COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION GRANT 60,500 -
124 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 2,120,300 5,928,400
125 STATE GRANTS - LIBRARY 150,000 -
126 LIBRARY CAPITAL PLEDGES 5,000 -
127 TOTAL REVENUES 2,275,300 5,928,400
128 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 5,333,600 $ 6,045,500
129 EXPENSE SUMMARY
130 2013/14 2014/15
131 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
132 FIRE $ 238,500 $ 827,300
133 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 50,100 68,100
134 LIBRARY 446,500 -
135 RECREATION 172,000 146,000
136 CODE ENFORCEMENT 30,900 -
137 POLICE 342,400 499,100
138 STREETS 1,524,600 1,370,300
139 STREETS GARRISON FARM INFRASTRUCTURE 1,936,100 2,586,100
140 SANITATION 395,600 256,500
141 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7,000 -
142 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 17,800 -
143 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 55,000 -
144 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 5,216,500 5,753,400
143 BOND/LOAN ISSUANCE COST - 75,000
144 TRANSFER TO PARKLAND RESERVE - 100,000
145 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 117,100 117,100
146 TOTALS $ 5,333,600 $ 5,945,500
147 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
148 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
149 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
150 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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151 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
152 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
153 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
154 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
155 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred
156 dollars ($467,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
157 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
158 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
159 CASH RECEIPTS
160 2013/14 2014/15
161 REVISED BUDGET
162 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 734,000 $ 466,000
163 INTEREST EARNED 3,000 1,900
164 TOTALS $ 737,000 $ 467,900
165 EXPENSE SUMMARY
166 2013/14 2014/15
167 REVISED BUDGET
168 TRANSFER TO OPERATING ACCOUNT $ 271,000 $ -
169
170 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 466,000 467,900
171 TOTALS $ 737,000 $ 467,900
172 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
173 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
174 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
175 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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176 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
177 GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
178 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
179 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
180 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twelve Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($512,300) or
181 so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
182 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
183 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
184 CASH RECEIPTS
185 2013/14 2014/15
186 REVISED BUDGET
187 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 507,300 $ 509,800
188 RECEIPTS
189 INTEREST EARNINGS 2,500 2,500
190 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,500 2,500
191 TOTALS $ 509,800 $ 512,300
192 EXPENSE SUMMARY
193 2013/14 2014/15
194 REVISED BUDGET
195 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 509,800 $ 512,300
196 TOTALS $ 509,800 $ 512,300
197 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
198 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
199 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
200 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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201 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
202 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
203 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
204 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
205 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars
206 ($304,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
207 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
208 year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
209 OPERATING REVENUES
210 2013/14 2014/15
211 REVISED BUDGET
212 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 202,900 $ 203,800
213 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION - 100,000
214 INTEREST INCOME 900 1,000
215 TOTALS $ 203,800 $ 304,800
216 OPERATING EXPENSES
217 2013/14 2014/15
218 REVISED BUDGET
219 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 203,800 304,800
220 TOTALS $ 203,800 $ 304,800
221 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
222 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
223 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
224 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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225 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
226 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
227 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
228 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
229 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Sixty Four Thousand
230 dollars ($664,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
231 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
232 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
233 CASH RECEIPTS
234 2013/14 2014/15
235 REVISED BUDGET
236 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 251,500 $ 100
237 STATE GRANT - OPERATIONS 663,900 663,900
238 TOTALS $ 915,400 $ 664,000
239 BUDGET SUMMARY
240 2013/14 2014/15
241 REVISED BUDGET
242 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - OPERATIONS $ 664,100 $ 663,900
243 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - CAPITAL 251,200 -
244 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
245 TOTALS $ 915,400 $ 664,000
246 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
247 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
248 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
249 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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250 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
251 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
252 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
253 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
254 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred
255 dollars ($15,215,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
256 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
257 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
258 2013/14 2014/15
259 REVISED BUDGET
260 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 732,700 $ 658,400
261 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 441,400 (98,500)
262 BEGINNING BALANCE - KCSA (17,300) 155,000
263 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,156,800 714,900
264 BASE REVENUE
265 WATER FEES 4,396,000 4,616,400
266 WASTEWATER FEES 3,529,000 3,706,800
267 WASTEWATER ADJUSTMENT FEES 2,900,000 2,902,600
268 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,302,300 1,862,500
269 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 321,200 331,900
270 SEWER IMPACT FEES 237,900 427,900
271 WATER IMPACT FEES 262,700 472,700
272 INTEREST - WATER 3,900 9,000
273 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 6,100 14,000
274 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 64,400 156,600
275 TOTAL REVENUES 13,023,500 14,500,400
276 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 14,180,300 $ 15,215,300
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277 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
278 2013/14 2014/15
279 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
280 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 499,000 $ 500,900
281 WATER CONSTRUCTION 340,800 252,500
282 WATER DEPARTMENT 474,700 485,300
283 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,495,200 1,576,900
284 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 885,700 974,100
285 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,695,400 3,789,700
286 OTHER EXPENSES
287 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 403,800 534,100
288 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 603,400 617,900
289 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 200,000 200,000
290 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 10,800 17,700
291 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,030,000 3,655,000
292 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,458,800 1,354,900
293 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,706,800 6,379,600
294 TRANSFER TO
295 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 250,000 250,000
296 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 250,000 250,000
297 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,233,200 1,200,000
298 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,330,000 1,800,000
299 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 3,063,200 3,500,000
300 TOTAL EXPENSES 13,465,400 13,669,300
301 CURRENT YEAR BALANCES
302 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WATER 658,400 1,020,100
303 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WASTEWATER (98,500) (739,200)
304 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE KCSA 155,000 1,265,100
305 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 714,900 1,546,000
306 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 14,180,300 $ 15,215,300
307 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
308 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
309 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
310 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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311 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
312 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
313 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
314 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
315 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Four Hundred Twenty One Thousand Eight Hundred
316 dollars ($6,421,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
317 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
318 July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
319 CASH RECEIPTS
320 2013/14 2014/15
321 REVISED BUDGET
322 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 4,473,800 $ 1,021,200
323 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 2,807,000 1,060,000
324 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 7,280,800 2,081,200
325 RECEIPTS
326 BOND PROCEEDS - WATER - 2013 ISSUE 3,000,000 -
327 BOND PROCEEDS - WASTEWATER - 2013 ISSUE 1,067,900 -
328 STATE LOAN-WASTEWATER 2011 ISSUE 62,000 -
329 ARBITRAGE REBATE - IRS REFUND 66,000 -
330 TRANS FROM OPERATING FUND FOR WATER 1,233,200 1,200,000
331 TRANS FROM OPERATING FUND FOR WASTEWATER 1,330,000 1,800,000
332 TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 1,000,000 1,315,600
333 INTEREST INCOME 25,000 25,000
334 TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,784,100 4,340,600
335 TOTALS $ 15,064,900 $ 6,421,800
336 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
337 EXPENSE SUMMARY
338 2013/14 2014/15
339 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
340 WATER $ 7,641,300 $ 1,336,900
341 WASTEWATER 5,252,400 3,277,200
342 WATER TREATMENT PLANT - 38,100
343 WATER CONSTRUCTION 90,000 -
344 TOTAL EXPENSES 12,983,700 4,652,200
345 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 1,021,200 858,700
346 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,060,000 910,900
347 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,081,200 1,769,600
348 TOTALS $ 15,064,900 $ 6,421,800
349 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
350 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
351 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
352 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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353 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
354 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
355 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
356 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
357 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Forty Four Thousand Three Hundred Dollars
358 ($1,044,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
359 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
360 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
361 CASH RECEIPTS
362 2013/14 2014/15
363 REVISED BUDGET
364 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 505,400 $ 514,000
365 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 504,300 512,900
366 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,009,700 1,026,900
367 RECEIPTS
368 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 8,600 8,700
369 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 8,600 8,700
370 TOTAL RECEIPTS 17,200 17,400
371 TOTALS $ 1,026,900 $ 1,044,300
372 EXPENSE SUMMARY
373 2013/14 2014/15
374 REVISED BUDGET
375 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 514,000 $ 522,700
376 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 512,900 521,600
377 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,026,900 1,044,300
378 TOTALS $ 1,026,900 $ 1,044,300
379 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
380 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
381 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
382 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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383 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
384 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
385 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
386 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
387 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Seventy One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars
388 ($3,071,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
389 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
390 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
391 CASH RECEIPTS
392 2013/14 2014/15
393 REVISED BUDGET
394 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 197,100 $ 200,500
395 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 3,756,100 2,820,000
396 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,953,200 3,020,500
397 RECEIPTS
398 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 3,400 3,400
399 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 63,900 47,900
400 TOTAL RECEIPTS 67,300 51,300
401 TOTALS $ 4,020,500 $ 3,071,800
402 EXPENSE SUMMARY
403 2013/14 2014/15
404 REVISED BUDGET
405 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 1,000,000 $ 1,315,600
405 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 200,500 203,900
406 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 2,820,000 1,552,300
407 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,020,500 1,756,200
408 TOTALS $ 4,020,500 $ 3,071,800
409 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
410 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
411 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
412 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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413 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
414 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
415 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
416 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
417 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars
418 ($302,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
419 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
420 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
421 CASH RECEIPTS
422 2013/14 2014/15
423 REVISED BUDGET
424 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 104,100 $ 105,900
425 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 188,300 191,500
426 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 292,400 297,400
427 RECEIPTS
428 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,000 5,100
429 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,000 5,100
430 TOTALS $ 297,400 $ 302,500
431 BUDGET SUMMARY
432 2013/14 2014/15
433 REVISED BUDGET
434 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 105,900 107,700
435 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 191,500 194,800
436 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 297,400 302,500
437 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 297,400 $ 302,500
438 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
439 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
440 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
441 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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442 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
443 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
444 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
445 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
446 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety One Million Five Hundred Sixty Thousand
447 One Hundred dollars ($91,560,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
448 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
449 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
450 2013/14 2014/15
451 REVISED BUDGET
452 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,620,900 $ 9,253,600
453 BASE REVENUE
454 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 78,971,700 78,043,000
455 UTILITY TAX 1,312,300 1,296,900
456 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 579,100 624,600
457 RENT REVENUE 180,000 200,000
458 GREEN ENERGY 130,000 130,000
459 INTEREST EARNINGS 12,000 12,000
460 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 7,000,000 2,000,000
461 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 98,500 -
462 TOTAL REVENUES 88,283,600 82,306,500
463 TOTALS $ 94,904,500 $ 91,560,100
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464 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND - CONTINUED
465 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
466 2013/14 2014/15
467 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
468 POWER SUPPLY $ 26,458,900 $ 21,823,000
469 SOLAR ENERGY 1,729,200 2,067,600
470 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 352,600 378,600
471 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 996,000 996,000
472 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 17,274,000 11,499,800
473 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 7,420,000 7,234,100
474 CAPACITY CHARGES 15,614,100 9,958,900
475 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 69,844,800 53,958,000
476 PLANT OPERATIONS 5,791,600 6,141,100
477 GENERATIONS FUELS 1,603,800 1,611,100
478 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,004,500) (2,232,800)
479 PJM CREDITS (5,314,800) (486,700)
480 CAPACITY CREDITS (15,079,800) (8,881,500)
481 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (14,003,700) (3,848,800)
482 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 55,841,100 50,109,200
483 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
484 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,776,300 4,028,700
485 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,285,300 1,370,900
486 ADMINISTRATION 628,400 636,600
487 METER READING 273,800 267,600
488 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 675,800 686,300
489 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 6,639,600 6,990,100
490 OTHER EXPENSES:
491 UTILITY TAX 1,312,300 1,296,900
492 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 200,000 200,000
493 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 100,000 246,800
494 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 513,300 513,300
495 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 125,700 54,200
496 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 975,700 1,009,800
497 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 130,000 130,000
498 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,572,700 3,508,100
499 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,000 20,000
500 INVENTORY WRITE OFFS - 175,000
501 DEBT SERVICE 3,301,900 3,297,000
502 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,251,600 10,451,100
503 TRANSFER TO
504 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 4,918,600 4,750,000
505 GENERAL FUND 8,000,000 10,000,000
506 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 12,918,600 14,750,000
507 TOTAL EXPENSES 85,650,900 82,300,400
508 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,253,600 9,259,700
509 TOTALS $ 94,904,500 $ 91,560,100
510 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
511 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
512 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
513 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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514 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
515 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
516 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
517 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
518 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Three Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand
519 dollars ($8,387,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
520 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
521 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
522 CASH RECEIPTS
523 2013/14 2014/15
524 REVISED BUDGET
525 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,868,500 $ 3,362,200
526 RECEIPTS
527 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 4,918,600 4,750,000
528 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 440,000 250,000
529 INTEREST EARNINGS 25,200 24,800
530 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,383,800 5,024,800
531 TOTALS $ 9,252,300 $ 8,387,000
532 EXPENSE SUMMARY
533 2013/14 2014/15
534 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
535 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 2,130,000 $ 2,240,000
536 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,144,600 1,061,700
537 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,615,500 1,663,100
538 TOTAL EXPENSES 5,890,100 4,964,800
539 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,362,200 3,422,200
540 TOTALS $ 9,252,300 $ 8,387,000
541 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
542 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
543 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
544 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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545 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
546 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
547 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
548 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
549 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Twenty Six Thousand dollars
550 ($826,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
551 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
552 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
553 CASH RECEIPTS
554 2013/14 2014/15
555 REVISED BUDGET
556 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 814,200 $ 820,100
557 RECEIPTS
558 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,900 5,900
559 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,900 5,900
560 TOTALS $ 820,100 $ 826,000
561 EXPENSE SUMMARY
562 2013/14 2014/15
563 REVISED BUDGET
563 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 820,100 826,000
564 TOTALS $ 820,100 $ 826,000
565 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
566 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
567 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
568 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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569 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
570 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
571 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2014-2015
572 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
573 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Nine Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand
574 Two Hundred dollars ($9,998,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
575 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
576 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
577 CASH RECEIPTS
578 2013/14 2014/15
579 REVISED BUDGET
580 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,855,700 $ 9,898,000
581 INTEREST EARNINGS 42,300 100,200
582 TOTALS $ 9,898,000 $ 9,998,200
583 BUDGET SUMMARY
584 2013/14 2014/15
585 REVISED BUDGET
586 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,898,000 9,998,200
587 TOTALS $ 9,898,000 $ 9,998,200
588 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
589 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
590 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
591 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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592 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
593 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
594 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2014-2015
595 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
596 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred
597 dollars ($10,148,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
598 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
599 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
600 CASH RECEIPTS
601 2013/14 2014/15
602 REVISED BUDGET
603 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,004,200 $ 10,076,200
604 INTEREST EARNINGS 72,000 72,500
605 TOTALS $ 10,076,200 $ 10,148,700
606 BUDGET SUMMARY
607 2013/14 2014/15
608 REVISED BUDGET
609 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,076,200 10,148,700
610 TOTALS $ 10,076,200 $ 10,148,700
611 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
612 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
613 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
614 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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615 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
616 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABILIZATION RESERVE
617 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2014-2015
618 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
619 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Forty Three Thousand Six Hundred dollars
620 ($743,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
621 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
622 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
623 CASH RECEIPTS
624 2013/14 2014/15
625 REVISED BUDGET
626 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 733,000 $ 738,300
627 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,300 5,300
628 TOTALS $ 738,300 $ 743,600
629 BUDGET SUMMARY
630 2013/14 2014/15
631 REVISED BUDGET
632 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 738,300 743,600
633 TOTALS $ 738,300 $ 743,600
634 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
635 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
636 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
637 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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638 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
639 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE
640 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2014-2015
641 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
642 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Five Hundred Eighty Three Thousand
643 dollars ($10,583,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
644 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
645 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
646 CASH RECEIPTS
647 2013/14 2014/15
648 REVISED BUDGET
649 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 17,382,100 $ 10,507,300
650 INTEREST EARNINGS 125,200 75,700
651 TOTALS $ 17,507,300 $ 10,583,000
652 BUDGET SUMMARY
653 2013/14 2014/15
654 REVISED BUDGET
655 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 7,000,000 $ 2,000,000
656 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,507,300 8,583,000
657 TOTALS $ 17,507,300 $ 10,583,000
658 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
659 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
660 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
661 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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662 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
663 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
664 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
665 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
666 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Six Hundred Thirty Six Thousand One Hundred
667 dollars ($1,636,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
668 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
669 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
670 OPERATING REVENUES
671 2013/14 2014/15
672 REVISED BUDGET
673 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 1,267,800 $ 1,135,000
674 INTEREST INCOME 10,600 10,600
675 PREMIUM FROM CITY 490,700 490,500
676 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 3,100 -
677 TOTALS $ 1,772,200 $ 1,636,100
678 OPERATING EXPENSES
679 2013/14 2014/15
680 REVISED BUDGET
681 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 450,000 $ 450,000
682 INSURANCE 92,600 92,600
683 BANK FEES 600 600
684 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 37,000 37,000
685 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 57,000 57,000
686 TOTAL EXPENSES 637,200 637,200
687 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,135,000 998,900
688 TOTALS $ 1,772,200 $ 1,636,100
689 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
690 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
691 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
692 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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693 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
694 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
695 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
696 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
697 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Four Hundred
698 dollars ($579,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
699 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
700 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
701 OPERATING REVENUES
702 2013/14 2014/15
703 REVISED BUDGET
704 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 209,200 $ 78,900
705 GRANTS REVENUE - DELDOT 1,387,600 500,000
706 INTEREST INCOME 500 500
707 TOTALS $ 1,597,300 $ 579,400
708 OPERATING EXPENSES
709 2013/14 2014/15
710 REVISED BUDGET
711 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 1,395,100 $ 500,000
712 PROGRAM EXP. CITY APPROPRIATED 62,800 -
713 OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT - GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 60,500 -
714 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 78,900 79,400
715 TOTALS $ 1,597,300 $ 579,400
716 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
717 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
718 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
719 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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720 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
721 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
722 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
723 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
724 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety One Thousand Four Hundred dollars
725 ($291,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
726 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
727 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
728 OPERATING REVENUES
729 2013/14 2014/15
730 REVISED BUDGET
731 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 27,800 $ 17,300
732 STATE GRANT 274,100 274,100
733 FEDERAL GRANT 2,500 -
734 TOTALS $ 304,400 $ 291,400
735 OPERATING EXPENSES
736 2013/14 2014/15
737 REVISED BUDGET
738 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES $ 4,700 $ 2,000
739 OFFICE SUPPLIES 24,000 24,000
740 PRINTING/DUPLICATING 8,900 8,900
741 POSTAGE 28,000 28,000
742 BOOKS 128,900 128,900
743 FURNITURE 74,000 74,000
744 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 100 100
745 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 3,500 3,500
746 OFFICE EQUIPMENT/REPAIRS & MAINT 2,000 2,000
747 COMPUTER HARDWARE - 2,700
748 OTHER EQUIP - PURCHASE 10,500 -
749 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 284,600 274,100
750 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,500 -
751 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,500 -
752 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 17,300 17,300
753 TOTALS $ 304,400 $ 291,400
754 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
755 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
756 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
757 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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758 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
759 POLICE GRANTS FUND
760 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
761 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
762 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred dollars
763 ($416,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
764 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
765 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
766 OPERATING EXPENSES
767 2013/14 2014/15
768 REVISED BUDGET
769 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 175,200 $ 77,200
770 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS 390,500 339,000
771 TOTALS $ 565,700 $ 416,200
772 OPERATING EXPENSES
773 2013/14 2014/15
774 REVISED BUDGET
775 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 224,700 156,000
776 TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 60,000 50,000
777 CELL PHONE CHARGES 15,000 15,000
778 TRAINING 36,000 32,000
779 AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
780 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 6,000
781 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES 336,700 260,000
782 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 151,800 124,000
783 SUBTOTAL FINANCING USES 151,800 124,000
784 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 77,200 32,200
785 TOTALS $ 565,700 $ 416,200
786 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
787 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
788 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
789 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
790 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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