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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on May 22, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis (departed
at 7:38 p.m.; returned at 7:47 p.m.), Mr. Cole, and Mr. Polce. Mr. Hare was absent.
Staff members present were Police Chief Mailey, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg,
Fire Chief Carey, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also
present (departed at 7:43 p.m.).
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:00 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Slavin declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Ms. Katrina Stubbs reminded members that when she first came before Council she was homeless
and working two (2) part-time jobs, and was excited to report that she was currently working a
full-time permanent job with the State. She stated that she was currently residing at a home with
Interfaith, where she is able to stay and save up until she can get her own place. Ms. Stubbs noted
that she was going to the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Homelessness meeting, and was hoping
that, as a result of the meeting, something will become available for women like her, who do not
have any type of resources and do not fit into one of the categories. She expressed her hope that
something can be set aside for women like herself, who are professional, educated women that are
actually leaving the State of Delaware because they are not able to find jobs. Ms. Stubbs stated that
if those women had a resource and help, they would stay here in the City of Dover.
Ms. Stubbs asked members, if possible, to continue to help Victory Church and do whatever they
can, noting that when she was homeless, Victory Church was the church that she went to for a
shower, food, and different resources. She explained that since she did not fit into one of the
categories, Victory Church was there to help her. Ms. Stubbs indicated that people sometimes say
that they do not have money; however, they have money for other things, like having a video done
for $8,000, noting that she read about that in the newspaper and did not agree with it. She reiterated
her hope that money can be set aside for women like herself and professional individuals who want
to get back in the workforce.
Mr. Eric Abernathy, speaking about homelessness, advised that they just need help and there are
quite a few success stories from people who are being assisted and getting help through his church.
He stated that he hoped that everyone can all work together to continue to progress to get a home for
people who need a place to stay and to get everyone off the street. Mr. Abernathy noted that he
knows that it seems like nothing is being done; however he knows who his God is, what He can do,
and that it’s going to happen in His time. Mr. Abernathy thanked everybody for whatever they are
trying to do, noting that it is going to work and he hopes he is here to see it.
Mr. Steven Hall stated that he remembered when Obama was voted in as President, he and many of
his fellow African-Americans were ecstatic for having their first African-American President of the
United States. He explained he knows that clapping and gestures are not really allowed during Open
Forum, which he respects, and when he picked up the Delaware State News a couple of weeks ago,
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his first thought was that he was glad he was not in the City Council meeting because he could not
help but to jump up and yell out as loud as he could with a great big smile. Mr. Hall congratulated
his dear friend Sergeant Marvin Mailey for being appointed Police Chief. He stated that Chief
Mailey was not only a great man but a good friend to him, and he thanked him.
Mr. Hall, speaking about homelessness, explained that there were times when he came to Council
meetings and he was utterly depressed but he hid it very well because of his faith. He indicated that
he wanted Chief Mailey to know how happy he is that he is the Chief and that he is glad that the
committee saw the potential that he sees. Mr. Hall noted that Sergeant Mailey is not only a good
Chief, but had helped him many times with his talks. He explained that Chief Mailey’s presence
alone has been inspiring to him and that’s why he is still here.
Mr. Hall advised that he looks at each member’s face every time he stands before Council and God
had given him the gift of discernment, so he knows when members are real and when they are fake.
He expressed his thanks to every member of Council, explaining that each time he stands before
them, he sees no fakeness. Mr. Hall asked members to please continue to be supportive of him, so
that he may find housing.
Pastor Robert Appling stated that he was speaking on behalf of his son, Aaron, who was now Pastor
of Victory Church, noting that he was the founder. He advised members that Aaron was in the
Philippines feeding 600 homeless children, explaining that his passion is not just for Dover and the
homeless here, but for the homeless wherever they might be. Pastor Appling stated that because of
Council, different State organizations, and Victory Church working together, Ms. Katrina Stubbs was
able to give a positive report earlier in the Open Forum segment. He noted that he saw Jim sitting
in the audience and that he and his wife were now in an apartment. Pastor Appling advised that his
wife worked tirelessly to get them through some of the committees and furnishing transportation,
and they were another success story of the Council and Victory Church working together. He also
noted a young man by the name of Rodney who was present. Pastor Appling stated that Rodney was
32 years of age, a black man, married, had three (3) children, and was now residing at Victory
Church for a few days until they can try to help him find a way out, find a job, get his family back
together and get off the streets. He advised members that it is a continuing job.
Pastor Appling stated that he knew that the Mayor and the Veterans Council had helped a number
of veterans in the community, but there are still others who are warriors who have served our
Country and are on the streets, homeless, and out of work. He noted that they are not all drunks and
they are not all not all drug addicts, explaining that some people who are in that category have
degrees and are simply in hard times at this time. Pastor Appling indicated that they are a voice for
those who are voiceless. He advised members that a young man told him earlier that day that he is
afraid of Council; he doesn’t know them, they don’t know him, and he doesn’t know what to say.
Pastor Appling stated that it is a wonderful thing to be able to stand before members and praise them
for what they had done and maybe chastise them a little for what they had not done. He indicated
that, being able to work with the different State organizations, family organizations, and City
organizations, everyone could get something else done.
Pastor Appling noted that Ms. Sue Harris was in attendance, and reminded members that she is an
advocate for tiny homes, and they were still working on trying to get that through. He advised that
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they were also negotiating for a couple properties in the City of Dover, so that they can do a little bit
more. Pastor Appling requested Council’s consideration and help when they come before members
to ask for help, and thanked Council for what they had done.
Ms. Sue Harris read the following statement regarding homelessness:
I am fighting a cold and not feeling well so, I'm going to make my presentation very
short. I have made copies of some information (Exhibit #1) that I hope you take the
time to look over and read carefully. I want to be sure that it is very clear to everyone
that I'm not looking to cause trouble. I am wholly dedicated to the city that I was
born and raised in. I have worked the same job at POLYTECH for 28 years and have
lived in the same home on Pine Street for my entire life. I love my city and want only
to find ways to help make it a beautiful and inviting environment to reside. The
information that I am providing to you is for information and hopefully actionable
purposes. It points out the deficiencies that have been identified but neglected to be
addressed. My intentions are to share the results of my research in order to assist you
to find solutions and answers to this complicated problem.
You will see in this paperwork that Dover was informed and offered solutions
regarding the lack of compliance with the Fair Housing Act of 1988 years ago. You
will see a couple of notations where Ann Marie addressed it in Council meetings,
however, I can find no corrections ever being introduced.
I will let you digest the information that I've presented in the hopes that it will aid
you in determining just how the City can help play a role in finding a solution to the
homelessness in our city.
In a Nutshell, as we wait for the Blue Ribbon panel to settle on a plan and make its
presentation, I would like to suggest a few steps that the City could make right now
that would begin opening doors and creating some possible solutions.
1.) Use the funds that seem to be in question: $8,000 for the
movie and the other additional funds that came available
when the economic development office closed. Place these
funds in a revolving loan fund account that is made available
for 1st and last month's rents and deposits on houses to be
rented for protected class citizens. This fund would be
replenished with payments and therefore be available to
provide funds for additional houses to open.
2.) Correct the City code to be in compliance with the Fair
Housing Act of 1988 that will allow these group homes to be
established and therefore creating some affordable living
opportunities for some of the disabled individuals that are
living in the streets. These houses would be established in the
model of an "Oxford House".
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With these two simple steps the City of Dover would show their commitment to
being innovative and compassionate to their most vulnerable citizens and quite
possibly in showing this commitment other community members will follow their
lead and realize the need, the importance and the credibility of this cause.
I also wanted to add that the City of Dover does seem awful busy in getting rid of any
property in their name. Seems like there are at least a half dozen properties that I
submitted ideas about that have been turned over or sold to: Habitat for Humanity,
NCALL or Mautiste LLC. 2 lots on North Street, 3 - 4 lots on New Street, a lot on
Gov Ave. Certainly begs the question: If these properties were provided to Habitat
and NCALL for affordable housing purposes I'm fully supportive of that and hope
that some of that will include those looking for low rent options not just purchase
options. If these properties where instead sold, I would love to know how the
proceeds from these sales will be used? I certainly hope that as you dispense of all
these properties you might consider offering a nonprofit the same sort of lease deal
that was offered to DIMH so that additional nonprofits can put their efforts into
addressing this problem as well with the support of the city.
I have also been reading about the Delaware Convention Center dissolution. Such
a shame, my father was very involved with Al Hedgecock and Stuart Outten in the
Civic Center dream and I'm sad to see the board and non profit dissolved. I think that
the partnership with Del State will be a positive one that will bring about the same
sort of result with their student center and am interested in seeing how the remainder
of the land and assets are dissolved and distributed among non profits with the same
goals as provided by the IRS dissolution terms.
Please, take the time to look over the information that I am leaving with you. I know
that I have provided a plethora of documentation and paperwork and I'm doubtful that
any of it was even looked at, but I implore you to please read through this
information and be proactive in addressing what appears to be blatant noncompliance
on the cities behalf that continues to hinder the availability of housing for those most
in need among us.
Thank you
Ms. Cynthia Fay Quevedo advised members that she is homeless. She stated that when she was in
her tent that morning, God spoke to her to come speak and said that there are empty buildings that
members can provide for the homeless and it should not cost that much to fix them up. Ms. Quevedo
noted that she was also present to speak for the veterans, explaining that she had seen a lot of
veterans out on the street, more than the homeless people, and they need to be taken care of and put
into housing. She asked members to take time and try to do something for them, noting that
members have enough money to do so and that’s what He wants everybody to do.
The invocation was given by Bishop Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment
of silence for Mr. Josh Littleton, Building Official for the City of Seaford.
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AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 4, 2017
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of May 4, 2017 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Sudler, seconded by Mr. Lewis and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 8, 2017
The Minutes of the Annual Council Meeting of May 8, 2017 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Sudler, seconded by Mr. Lewis and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS - DOVER HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH AND
DEBATE TEAM
The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Congratulations into the record:
Certificate of Congratulations
presented to
Dover High School Speech and Debate Team
A team of students from Dover High School’s Speech and Debate class showcased their knowledge
of the United States Constitution and their outstanding communication skills by capturing the State
title in the “We the People” Competition held on February 13, 2017 in Smyrna, Delaware. The
team also represented Delaware at the National Finals of the Competition, organized by the Center
for Civic Education and held in Washington, DC from April 21- 24, 2017, where they placed higher
than any other previous Delaware team. The City of Dover congratulates the following students for
their remarkable achievement:
Cassandra Cordie Muskan Kaur
Reginald Daniel SooHan Kim
Mai Gibson Daniel Larlham
Anmol Gill Maxim Nikolenko
Andrew Honeycutt Crystal Solomon
Barry Jones Grace Young
The entire team and Ms. Molly Phillips, History and Social Sciences Teacher and Speech and
Debate Advisor, are commended for their hard work, dedication, and commitment.
May 22, 2017
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On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen and Councilman Cole presented the
Certificate to Principal Courtney Voshell, Ms. Molly Phillips, and the members of the Dover High
School Speech and Debate Team.
Mr. Barry Jones, President, Dover High School Speech and Debate Team, stated that he and a few
other members of the Team also participated in the City of Dover Youth Government Day. He
thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing them, noting that they worked incredibly hard.
Mr. Jones stated that all of the members of the Team are very interested in the operations of
municipal government, local government, statewide government, and also national government, and
they feel what Council does is extremely important to them and the community. On behalf of the
Team, Mr. Jones thanked members for honoring them and expressed their hope that Council would
continue to be effective in their community.
Mr. Sudler congratulated members of the Speech and Debate Team for a job well done, noting that
he was a fellow Senator and 1992 graduate.
PROCLAMATION - COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies were created when the Economic Opportunity Act of
1964 was signed into law, and currently there are approximately one thousand such agencies serving
the underprivileged in the United States; and
WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency has been committed to working with
individuals and communities to overcome the challenges of unemployment, homelessness,
substandard living conditions, and hunger in Delaware since 1966; and
WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency has made an essential contribution to
individuals and families in Delaware by providing innovative and cost-effective programs that enable
them to improve their lives and living conditions; and
WHEREAS, Delaware and the entire country must continue to promote economic security and
ensure that all citizens are able to live with dignity by providing support and opportunities for those
in need of assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 2017 as COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH in the City
of Dover in recognition of the hard work and dedication of First State Community Action Agency.
PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, public works services are an integral part of the daily lives of those in our community,
and the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of public
works systems and programs, such as facilities management, fleet maintenance, grounds and parks
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maintenance, solid waste collection and recycling, street and stormwater management, water
production, and water and wastewater operations and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and comfort of this community greatly depend on the quality and
effectiveness of public works facilities and services, whose engineering, construction, and inspection
are vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of the City of Dover Public Works Department staff;
and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel of the Public Works Department
is materially influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of the importance of the work that
the Department performs; and
WHEREAS, the American Public Works Association 2017 National Public Works Week theme,
"Public Works Connects Us," speaks to the essential nature of public works services in support of
everyday quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 21 - 27, 2017 as PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in the City of
Dover, and urge all citizens and organizations to learn more about the issues involved in providing
public works, and to recognize the contributions that dedicated Public Works Department employees
make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
On behalf of the Mayor, Council, and citizens of Dover, Mayor Christiansen presented the
Proclamation to Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, and Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater
Manager. Mayor Christiansen congratulated Mrs. Duca and Mr. Lyon for the work that they and
their crew do 24/7, 365 days a year. He shared with members of Council and staff that he was very
pleased and honored to attend an awards luncheon where the City of Dover Department Public
Works was recognized for their water and wastewater efforts in keeping the City’s drinking water
clean and safe and palatable throughout the entire year.
Mrs. Duca thanked the Mayor and members of Council for acknowledging National Public Works
Week and the staff of the Department of Pubic Works. She stated that the services provided by the
Department are vast, noting that she could honestly say that they often feel as if their work is never
done. Mrs. Duca stated that she was eternally grateful for the talented and diligent staff that she has
the pleasure to work with, explaining that they work tirelessly to achieve quality and efficient
services for the City of Dover. Mrs. Duca thanked each member for their continued support of the
Department.
2016 ANNUAL REPORT - DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP
Mr. Gregory Moore, President of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), formally introduced
Ms. Joan Cote, DDP Executive Director, noting that she was hired in September 2016. He advised
that the DDP now had a second person working on staff, Ms. Tina Bradbury. Mr. Moore introduced
Ms. Bradbury and explained that she was working on a number of DDP events and was a good asset
for the DDP.
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Mr. Moore advised members that it was a challenging year for the DDP. He explained that, with a
new complete staff, they had to do some retooling and some reorganizing, which Ms. Cote had
overseen quite nicely. Referring to the DDP 2016 Annual Report, Mr. Moore indicated that it
provided a summary. He stated that there are a number of initiatives, plans, programs, parades and
events that the DDP does every year and the DDP prides itself in continuing to do those things, as
well as trying to bring new businesses and revitalization to the downtown. Mr. Moore noted that one
(1) of the highlights of 2016 was that the DDP was able to secure the E-ZPass lease for another six
(6) years, in two (2) three-year terms. He stated that E-ZPass brings a number of people through
their front doors, paying their pills and getting customer service, etc. Mr. Moore also noted another
big accomplishment last year was that the DDP was able to refinance the former Acme property.
Mr. Moore announced that this will be his last year as President of the DDP. He stated that he had
been President for a number of years and thought it was very important for the Board to have new,
fresh faces, new leadership, and new energy. Mr. Moore noted that he was becoming an older person
and he wanted to see younger people who have interest in the downtown move up and take those
leadership roles. He explained that he thinks new ideas are important and they can only get them
by energizing some of the younger leaders. Mr. Moore stated that two (2) of those leaders that he
wanted to recognize were Mr. Todd Stonesifer, whose energy has been good for the DDP Board, and
Mrs. Erin Thwaites, who is a great business leader downtown and would be joining the Board. He
noted that he had high hopes that Mrs. Thwaites will ascend into the DDP executive team.
Mr. Moore stated that Ms. Anita Evans had served as the DDP Vice President for a number of years
and he was hopefully that she would get her chance to take over leadership this year and bring new
ideas and new energy to the partnership.
Mr. Moore thanked members of Council, noting the great support the DDP had received from the
City of Dover. He stated that the City and DDP have a brother/sister kind of relationship, explaining
that the DDP is a separate entity and a non-profit in their own right, but the Council has been very
friendly to the DDP, and together they had done some great things.
Ms. Cote noted that she had worked with many members in her previous career. She stated that she
was very excited to be here and looking forward to doing some wonderful things together. Ms. Cote
informed members that the DDP was already building a great relationship with the Police
Department, explaining that they do a lot of things together. Ms. Cote stated that Mrs. Sharon Duca,
Public Works Director, and the Public Works Department had been absolutely incredible to the
DDP, as well as the Finance Department with the leadership of Mrs. Donna Mitchell. She explained
that, in the few short months she had been with the DDP, she had already seen how incredible the
relationships are, and stated that she planned on working to make those relationships even better.
Ms. Cote advised that she planned to bring some great things to downtown Dover, and looked
forward to the new leadership that they are going to have with the Board and some more involvement
with some new Council members, too.
Ms. Cote announced that the DDP had just received the new Capital City Farmer’s Market banners
earlier that day and displayed them for members. She advised that the Farmer’s Market would be
open on Loockerman Way Plaza from June 11th to October 4th. Ms. Cote asked members to come
out and support the market which would have great fresh fruits and vegetables. She stated that the
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market supports local farmers and a lot of the money from the produce that is sold goes back to the
Interfaith Mission.
On behalf of the DDP, Ms. Bradbury expressed appreciation for Council’s support, noting that she
knew their job was not easy. She advised members that Mr. Moore had certainly not had an easy job
and assured members that he was not going anywhere, explaining that he was still a friend and a
Board member at the DDP. Ms. Bradbury stated that the DDP values Mr. Moore, his expertise and
the projects he has been able to implement with the help of the City, members of Council, and the
State. She indicated that some tremendous partnerships had been formed and would continue.
Ms. Bradbury noted that safety was a big concern which the DDP was continuing to work on, and
that they looked forward to working with the new Chief. She advised that the whole staff had been
very good and very supportive, and that the DDP looked forward to the best yet to come for Dover
and the DDP.
Mr. Sudler moved for acceptance of the Downtown Dover Partnership 2016 Annual Report.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS EXEMPTION AUDIT REPORT - APRIL 26, 2017
EXEMPTION AUDIT HEARINGS - EXEMPTION AUDIT SUMMARY
Members were advised that in October 2016, the first notification went out to the approximately 360
properties that the City had classified as exempt, and they received a letter explaining the Exemption
Audit and a Verification of Eligibility Form to be returned no later than December 30, 2016. The
Board of Assessment Appeals met on February 9, 22, and 23 and March 15, 2017 to discuss all of
the exempt properties. At the end of the March 15, 2017 meeting, there were 33 properties that the
Board felt either they did not have enough information to make a decision on or that did not meet
the requirements of an exempt status. These 33 properties were given notice on March 16, 2017 that
they had until April 14, 2017 to submit another application and additional information to request a
hearing with the Board of Assessment Appeals. Of the 33 properties, only 16 properties were
brought before the Board of Assessment Appeals on April 26, 2017.
The Board recommended that all of the properties that were approved administratively during the
February and March meetings be approved, as well as the 16 properties from the April 26, 2017
hearing. Members were advised that there were a couple of properties that the Board would like to
have come back for various reasons, and that explanations and time frames were included in the
motions and minutes of the April 26, 2017 hearings. The 16 properties were included on the list of
approved properties for Council review.
It was noted that the 17 remaining properties were notified that they can reapply for exempt status
during the regular appeal period and given a deadline of May 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Members were reminded that the lists of approved and denied properties did not include government
agencies and public schools.
By consent agenda, Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the Exemption Audit Project and all
recommendations from the Board (Exhibit #2). The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
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SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION BY CITY MANAGER - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY
In accordance with Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II - Fire Department,
Division 1 - Generally, Section 46-43 - Semiannual Inspections, of the City Code, the Acting City
Manager, Mrs. Donna S. Mitchell, met with the Fire Chief to discuss fire company issues.
Mrs. Mitchell submitted a memorandum outlining the items discussed and noted that the Officers
and staff of the Robbins Hose Company were extremely helpful with their assistance in her
understanding of the operations and service provided to the community through their volunteer
members.
By consent agenda, Mr. Sudler moved for acceptance of the report of the Semi-Annual
Robbins Hose Company Inspection, as submitted by the Acting City Manager. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
SET PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC FUND BUDGET
A public hearing on the Electric Revenue Fund Budget is required for compliance with the City of
Dover Electric Revenue Bonds Resolution prior to adoption of the budget. Staff recommended that
the public hearing be set for June 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Sudler moved to set a public hearing for June 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. for the 2017/2018 City
of Dover Electric Fund Budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
COMCAST FRANCHISE RENEWAL
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, reviewed the Cable Franchise Agreement between the
City of Dover and Comcast of Delmarva, LLC, dated May 22, 2017. She advised members that the
Comcast Franchise Agreement was up for renewal and not much had been changed. Mrs. Mitchell
noted that the terms and conditions had stayed the same and the franchise revenue had stayed at 5%
of gross revenues for the cable services that the City currently receives. Referring to page 24, she
informed members that there were two (2) new items in the Agreement: 1) a $50,000 grant, where
Comcast will match up to 50% of the cost, not to exceed $50,000, for the new equipment that the
City is buying for televising Council meetings, and 2) an EG grant for when the City gets its
educational and governmental channel up and running. Mrs. Mitchell explained that Comcast will
pay the City $.25 per subscriber per month for the EG grant during the duration of the Agreement.
She stated that the grant will go toward the EG channel cost and the City will have to substantiate
the cost.
In response to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she did not believe that there were any cons
regarding this matter, noting that it was the same type of agreement that the City has with Verizon.
She advised members that Comcast did include language in the Agreement to ensure that they are
on equal footing with any other cable providers. She explained that, for example, if the City is more
favorable to Verizon, Comcast wants to ensure that they are on a level playing field.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the Verizon contract would be coming up
soon. She noted that she and Mrs. Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management
Coordinator, were talking about the Verizon contract earlier that day and were going to begin
working on it.
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In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the provisions for channels that Comcast
carries are just basically the FCC minimum local broadcast requirements.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the City had not heard any feedback or
complaints from any local stations.
Mr. Lewis asked if the $50,000 grant was just a one-shot deal. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell advised
that the $50,000 grant would be a one-time grant specifically for getting equipment that the City
needs for televising the meetings.
Mr. Lewis asked if Mrs. Mitchell if, in her professional opinion, she was comfortable with a 10-year
contract. In response, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she was comfortable with a 10-year contract. She
advised that the City had normally done these agreements for 10 years, and franchise agreements like
this, are usually not shorter than that.
In response to Mr. Anderson’s request for clarification, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that although the
$50,000 would be a one-time grant, the $.25 per subscriber would continue each year. Mr. Anderson
asked if the 5% of the revenue would continue each year, and how much that came to last year.
Responding, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the 5% of the revenue would continue each year. She
advised members that, as she recalled, each franchise agreement runs between $85,000 and $90,000
per quarter, and they are relatively equal in their receipts.
Mr. Sudler asked if it would help the City or hurt the City to do a contract for 15 years. In response,
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the normal contract length is 10 years. She explained that if the
City went past 10 years, maybe the $.25 would not be there; however, since the Agreement indicated
that Comcast usually passes that on to the customers, she did not believe that would make a
difference. Mrs. Mitchell stated that she did not think it would help or hurt the City to do a contract
for 15 years. Mr. Sudler asked Mrs. Mitchell whether she had ever thought about possibly
negotiating beyond 10 years, and she responded that she had not.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the renewal of the 10-year Comcast Cable Franchise
Agreement, as recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
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2017 SPECIAL FIRST (1ST) DISTRICT MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
Mrs. Traci A. McDowell, City Clerk, reported the results of the 2017 Special First (1st) District
Municipal Election held on May 16, 2017, as follows:
FIRST (1ST) DISTRICT
Candidate Votes % of District % of District
Votes Voters
Rachel L. Dunning 77 14.42% 1.08%
Matthew J. Lindell 230 43.07% 3.22%
Ronald G. Poliquin 227 42.51% 3.18%
TOTAL VOTES CAST 534
TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS 7,149
% OF DISTRICT VOTERS 7.47%
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the Election Results as reported by the City Clerk. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
SLAVIN
Council President Slavin requested approval of the following appointments:
City Chaplains (Annual Appointment expires June 11, 2018)
Bishop Thomas L. Holsey of Bibleway Temple Church of God in Christ
Chaplain Wallace Dixon of Bibleway Temple Church of God in Christ
Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals
Councilman David L. Anderson
Councilman Brian E. Lewis
Councilman Fred A. Neil
By consent agenda, Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the Appointments/Reappointments, as
recommended by Council President Slavin. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2017-06 - PROPOSED ORDINANCE
#2017-06 AMENDING CHAPTER 70 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS,
SECTION 70-2 - WEAPONS GENERALLY
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
May 8, 2017. Council President Slavin reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed
ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City's website at
www.cityofdover.com under "Government.”
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Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Mr. Cole reminded members that the proposed ordinance would allow for a civilian marksmanship
program at Dover High School. He stated that Police Chief Marvin Mailey and
Major John K. Murphy, USAF (Retired), Senior Aerospace Science Instructor at Dover High School,
were present and could answer any specific questions.
By motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Neil, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote
(Mr. Hare absent), adopted Ordinance #2017-06, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 70-2 - Weapons Generally,
Paragraph (d) - Prohibited, (2) - Furnishing to Certain Persons, of the Dover Code be amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 70-2. - Weapons generally.
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have
the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Municipal building shall mean any building where the city meets in its official capacity,
including non-city owned or leased buildings during the time in which the city is meeting in
or occupying the building, or any building containing the offices of city elected officials and
of city employees actively engaged in performing governmental business. Parking facilities
are excluded.
Weapon shall mean any firearm from which a shot, projectile or other object may be
discharged, or any air gun, BB gun, or any instrument, toy or weapon commonly known as
a "peashooter," "slingshot" or "beany," or any bow made for the purpose of throwing or
projecting missiles of any kind, or any knife, brass or metal knuckles, or any club loaded with
lead or other weight, or any blackjack or billyclub.
(b) Unlawful discharge. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm within the
city, except lawfully in self-defense, in defense of property, in defense of others or as
permitted in paragraph (c).
(c) Lawful discharge.
(1) Law enforcement officers. The discharge of weapons by any law enforcement officer
while on duty, or as necessary in the lawful discharge of his or her duties, is permitted.
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(2) Galleries and ranges. The discharge of weapons at licensed shooting galleries or
ranges when the instrument can be fired, discharged or operated in a manner that shall
not endanger persons or property, and also in a manner that shall prevent the projectile
from traversing any grounds or space outside the limits of the gallery or range is
permitted.
(d) Prohibited.
(1) Business display. It shall be unlawful for any pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or other
person who engages in business in the city to display, or to place on exhibition in any
show window or other window facing upon any street, any pistol, revolver or other
firearm with a barrel of less than 12 inches in length, or any switchblade knife, or any
brass or metal knuckles, or any club loaded with lead or other weight, or any blackjack
or billyclub.
(2) Furnishing to certain persons. It shall be unlawful for any person to purchase from, or
sell, loan or furnish any weapon to any person under the influence of any alcoholic
beverage or any illegal narcotic drug, stimulant or depressant, any person in a condition
of agitation and excitability or a minor under the age of 18 years. Nothing in this
ordinance shall be construed to prohibit the furnishing of weapons pursuant to an
authorized course of school instruction, or for the purpose of engaging in any
school-authorized sporting or recreational activity.
(3) Possession of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, or explosives in
municipal buildings. Except as set forth in section (c) below, possession of firearms,
ammunition, components of firearms, or explosives is prohibited in all municipal
buildings.
a. Required signs. In all municipal buildings, a conspicuous sign shall be posted at
each entrance stating that the possession of firearms, ammunition, components
of firearms, or explosives are prohibited. Such sign may also state that persons
in violation may be denied entrance to the building or be ordered to leave the
building.
b. Immediate departure. Any person who immediately foregoes entry or
immediately exits any municipal building or police station due to the possession
of a firearm, ammunition, components of firearms, or explosives shall not be
guilty of violating this section.
c. Exceptions. The following shall constitute valid exceptions to this section:
1. Possession of firearms, components of firearms, and ammunition or
explosives by law enforcement officers;
2. Law enforcement agencies receiving shipments or delivery of firearms,
components of firearms, ammunition, or explosives;
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3. Law enforcement agencies conducting firearm or ammunition safety and
training programs, donation, amnesty, or any other similar programs in
police stations or municipal buildings;
4. Compliance by persons subject to protection from abuse court orders;
5. Carrying firearms and ammunition by persons who hold a valid license
pursuant to either § 1441 or § 1441A of Title 11 of the Delaware Code so
long as the firearm remains concealed except for inadvertent display or for
self defense or defense of others;
6. Carrying firearms and ammunition by officers or employees of the United
States duly authorized to carry a concealed firearm; or
7. Carrying firearms and ammunition by agents, messengers and other
employees of common carriers, banks, or business firms, whose duties
require them to protect moneys, valuables and other property and are
engaged in the lawful execution of such duties.
(e) Penalties.
(1) Fines. Except as otherwise provided, any violation of this section shall be subject to
a fine as provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines.
(2) Forfeiture. Every person convicted of a violation of this section, section 70-3, or any
state law relating to weapons shall forfeit the weapon to the city. Upon a finding of
guilt, it shall then be the duty of the court, after the expiration of a reasonable time, to
declare by written order that the chief of police shall either dispose of the weapon or
retain the weapon for official police department use.
(f) Severability. The provisions of this ordinance shall be severable. If any provisions of this
ordinance are found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or void, the
remaining provisions of this ordinance shall remain valid, unless the court finds that the valid
provisions of this ordinance are so essentially and inseparably connected with, and so
dependent upon, the unconstitutional or void provision that it cannot be presumed that city
council would have enacted the remaining valid provisions without the unconstitutional or
void provision; or unless the court finds that the remaining valid provisions, standing alone,
are incomplete and incapable of being executed in accordance with city council's intent.
(Code 1968, §§ 20-29, 20-33-20-36; Code 1981, § 14-5; Ord. No. 2015-15, 10-26-2015 )
ADOPTED: MAY 22, 2017
ACTING CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, announced that the City was recognized by Moody’s
rating agency to upgrade the water/wastewater revenue bond rating from Aa3 to Aa2.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Sudler congratulated Major Marvin Mailey on his accomplishment of becoming the new Chief
of Police. He stated that, after a long internal deliberation, having a lot of thoughts about the process
and his position in that matter, and looking at everything that transpired, he did not think that any
of the members of the Ethics Commission had been compromised or feel that they owed any official
anything. Mr. Sudler thanked the members for their service on the Commission. He stated that he
thought that they were doing a great job and was looking forward to them continuing to serve.
Mr. Sudler explained that it was a tough call and a tough situation at that time and it did not reflect
upon the members of the Ethics Commission personally because his frustration was not with the
members individually, it was with the process. He noted that he was looking forward to seeing what
could be done in regard to that process. Mr. Sudler stated that he apologized if there were any ill
feelings in regard to that matter, or any members thought that he was attacking them personally,
explaining that was not his intent.
Mr. Sudler invited everyone to attend the May 25, 2017 meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall
Council Chambers, regarding restoring Dover Park. He explained that this matter can no longer
wait, explaining that it was not just about Dover Park but was also about what can be done to help
show the youth a different way of life, so that can be productive citizens of Dover and become role
models within the community. Mr. Sudler stated that he hoped that not only the citizens of Dover
but also the youth would come out and voice their opinions in regard to the programs and activities
the City can provide to help increase the quality of living in the City of Dover. He informed
members that the theme of the meeting would be “Starting Below Ground Zero,” meaning starting
with the attitude of the community and the officials collectively, as a partnership effort to not only
restore Dover Park but to restore the City of Dover. Mr. Sudler noted that he met with City staff
regarding this matter earlier that day, and gave a special thanks to Mr. Eddie Diaz,
Ms. Carolyn Courtney, Mrs. Sharon Duca, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Mr. David Hugg, and the rest of
the team that would be joining everyone at the meeting. He also thanked Council President Slavin
for allowing him to be the Chair of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee,
to spearhead this initiative to restore all the parks, not just Dover Park, and to make the quality of
living better for everyone. Mr. Sudler stated that he thought that this would be the soul of a
movement that is going to change and impact the City of Dover.
Mr. Anderson informed members that he had been contacted by several concerned citizens who
expressed concerns regarding the recent shootings on North Bradford Street, South New Street, and
in the Woodmill area. He stated that this problem was not affecting one area or one district but the
whole City. Mr. Anderson expressed his hope that Council would take a concerted effort to give the
City’s Police Department the support they need, and to give full support across every spectrum of
the community. He stated that he thought that, in particular, Council needed to provide the City’s
police the resources to stay out and be proactive, and support continuing the cadet program which
was currently lacking funding. Mr. Anderson advised that he intended to ensure that this issue is
brought up because it is the most cost-effective way to put people on the street so the City’s full-time
officers can address the more serious problems. He stated that the City also needed to be able to
support some of the future and proactive programs that had been initiated in the past year and a half,
such as the police athletic league and the substance abuse project, and encouraged members to look
at the resolution establishing a dollar for a difference program, which would be considered by the
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Council Committee of the Whole/Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
during their Special meeting scheduled for May 23, 2017.
Mr. Cole noted that when he and Mr. Neil attend neighborhood meetings, the members of staff who
attend, including Corporal Jennifer Lynch, Ms. Velvet Bowen, and other Planning and Code
Enforcement staff, are always responsive to the constituent concerns that they are asked to look into.
Mr. Cole and Mr. Neil expressed their appreciation and noted that they knew that the constituents
also appreciated staff’s efforts.
Mr. Sudler thanked the Third District Councilmen Cole and Neil for inviting him to the Towne Point
Association meeting on May 18th to promote the May 25th meeting. He stated that it was very
interesting and he looks forward to working with the constituents.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of May 22, 2017, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Fair Housing Information, provided by Ms. Sue Harris
Exhibit #2 - Board of Assessment Appeals Exemption Audit Report - Board of Assessment Appeals Meeting Minutes
of February 9, 22, and 23, March 15, and April 26, 2017; and Lists of Approved and Denied Properties
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular City Council Meeting of 5/22/2017
Delaware State
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
July 2011
DELAWARE STATEWIDE
ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE
OBSERVATION: Minimum wage and single-income households cannot afford a housing unit renting for the
HUD Fair Market Rent in Dover. This situation forces these individuals and households to double-up with others, or
lease inexpensive, substandard units from unscrupulous landlords. Minorities and female-headed households will
be disproportionately impacted because of their lower incomes.
OBSERVATION: Persons receiving a monthly 551 check of $674 as their sole source of income, including persons
with disabilities, cannot afford a one-bedroom unit renting at the Fair Market Rent of $757.
OBSERVATION: Overall, the housing market in the City of Dover is moderately unaffordable, as only 30.9% of
the housing units sold in 2009 were considered to be affordable to households earning the median household
income of $44,490. When median household income by race is considered, Black households would have a more
difficult time purchasing a home than Whites.
OBSERVATION: Overall, the housing market in the City of Dover is moderately unaffordable, as only 30.9% of
the housing units sold in 2009 were considered to be affordable to households earning the median household
income of $44,490. When median household income by race is considered, Black households would have a more
difficult time purchasing a home than Whites .
OBSERVATION: Black households are disproportionately represented among Section 8 voucher holders. Of the
182 households in Dover using vouchers, 80.2% are Black. In addition, Black households are also disproportionately
represented among applicants on the Section 8 waiting list. Of the 641 households waiting for a Section 8 voucher, ·
81.6% are Black.
OBSERVATION: The extensive waiting lists for public housing (614 applicants) and Section 8 (641 applicants)
demonstrate a high demand for affordable housing in Dover. Demand is high due to consumer desires to be close
to amenities and transit options.
OBSERVATION: Analysis of the City's Annual Plan and CAPER documents reveal a balanced investment of CDBG
funds in both impacted and non-impacted areas. The City should continue its efforts to affirmatively further fair
housing by expanding the availability of affordable housing in non -impacted areas. The City should allocate funds
for new family housing developments (both sales and rental) on sites outside of impacted areas.
OBSERVATION: The City's Planned Neighborhood Design program could be improved from a fair housing
perspective by adding incentives for the production of affordable units . The City could provide financial and other
incentives to developers in exchange for the provision of a percentage of housing units to be set-aside for
households with incomes at or below a certain percentage of the area median income.
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Delaware State
Analysis of Impedim ents to Fair Housing Choice
July2011
OBSERVATION: The City should simplify its definition of "family" by focusing on whether a household functions
as a cohesive unit rather than distinguishing between related and unrelated persons . A restrictive definition that
limits the number or type of relationship between persons living together as a household unit in a single-family
dwelling unit is incompatible with many modern living situations and potentially discriminates against persons with
disabilities.
OBSERVATION: The City's Planned Neighborhood Design program could be improved from a fair housing
perspective by adding incentives for the production of affordable units. The City could provide financial and other
incentives to developers in exchange for the provision of a percentage of housing units to be set-aside for
households with incomes at or below a certain percentage of the area median income.
OBSERVATION: The City of Dover has no provision in its zoning ordinance to allow more than five unrelated
persons with disabilities to live together as a group home. This circumstance limits fair housing choice, particularly
for persons with disabilities. The City should amend its ordinance to remove obstacles to the creation of group
homes.
e. Definition of Family
Restrictive definitions of family may impede unrelated individuals from sharing a dwelling unit.
Defining family broadly advances nontraditional families and suppo1is the blending of families
who may be living together for economic purposes. Restrictions in the definition of family
typically cap the number of unrelated individuals that can live together. These restrictions can
impede the development of group homes, effectively impeding housing choice for the disabled.
However, in some cases, caps on unrelated individuals residing together may be warranted to
avoid the health and safety problems created by overcrowding. The City of Dover defines a
family as one or more persons occupying a dwelling unit as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit.
More than five persons, exclusive of domestic servants, or not more than one boarder or roomer,
not related by blood, marriage or adoption, shall not be considered to constitute one family. The
City limits the number of unrelated individuals to five persons. Because the ordinance does not
have an exception for group homes for persons with disabilities, this cap unduly restricts the
number of persons who can live together in such an arrangement. However, in some cases,
restrictions on the number of unrelated individuals residing together may be warranted for health
and overcrowding issues and to comply with Building and Fire codes adopted at the state and
Municipal levels.
f. Regulations for Group Homes for Persons with Disabilities
Group homes are residential uses that do not adversely impact a community. Eff01is should be
made to ensure group homes can be easily accommodated throughout the community under the
same standards as any other residential use. Of paiiicular concern are those that serve members
of the protected classes such as the disabled. Because a group home for the disabled serves to
provide a non-institutional experience for its occupants, imposing conditions are contrary to the
purpose of a group home. More imp01iantly, the restrictions, unless executed against all
residential uses in the zoning district, are an impediment to the siting of group homes and are in
violation of the Fair Housing Act. Two primary purposes of a group home residence are
normalization and community integration. By allowing group residences throughout the
community in agreement with the same standards as applied to all other residential uses occupied
by a family , the purposes of the use are not hindered and housing choice for the disabled is not
impeded. Towards this end, municipalities may not impose distancing requirements on group
homes for persons with disabilities.
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Delaware State
Analysis ofImpediments to Fair Housing Choice
Ju ly 201 I
In Horizon House
Development Services, Inc. v. Township of Upper Southampton, PA, the comi found a 1,000-foot
spacing requirement to be in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The court also found the
Township's requirement for an applicant to seek and receive a variance from the ordinance to
establish a group home within the 1,000-foot distance also to be a violation. The City of Dover
has no definition encompassing the "group home" use. Presumably, a group home could be
established as a single-family dwelling unit in any residential district as a result. However, the
City's definition of "family" does not allow for more than five unrelated persons to share a
family household, which would also not allow more than five unrelated persons to live together
in a group home.
Impediment #1: The City's increasingly diverse minority population may require language accommodations
to ensure that all residents can access programs and services.
Impediment #2: Minority households have greater difficulty becoming home owners in Dover because of
lower incomes.
Impediment #3: The City's supply of housing that is affordable to households up to 80% of median
household income is inadequate
Impediment #4: The City's supply of affordable and accessible housing units is inadequate to meet demand.
Impediment #5: The City's process for allocating and reporting CDBG funds could be improved from a fair
housing perspective.
Impediment #6: Policy documents utilized by the Dover Housing Authority could be improved from a fair
housing perspective.
Impediment #7: The 2008 Comprehensive Plan does not recognize the City's responsibility to affirmatively
further fair housing.
Impediment #8: The City of Dover's zoning ordinance limits fair housing choice for certain families and
persons living in group homes.
Impediment #9: Members of the protected classes could be more fully represented on City boards and
commissions dealing with housing issues.
Impediment #10: Mortgage loan denials and high-cost lending disproportionately affect minority applicants.
K . Signature Page for the City of Dover
By my signature I certify that the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for
the City of Dover is in compliance with the intent and directives of the regulations of the
Community Development Block Grant Program regulations.
(Signature of Authorizing Official)
Date
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In the Al report The Delaware Code "Definition of Family" reads :
One or more persons occupying a dwelling unit as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit. Does not
include more than five persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption.
The comments: No explicit exception for group homes for persons with disabilities.
In the report The Delaware Treatment of Group Homes reads: "No definition" . Could presumably exist
as single family unless it exceeds five residents.
The comments: Cap on unrelated residents sharing house prevents any group home from having more
than five residents. That is inconsistent with the Fair Housing Act.
At a Sept 12, 2011 Dover City council meeting a review of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Choice was discussed . As a federal entitlement community that receives CDBG funds from HUD the city
is required to certify that funds will be carried out and administered according to the fair housing act. It
was noted that HUD defines an impediment to fair housing choice as any actions, omissions, or decisions
that restrict, or have the effect of restricting, the availability of housing choices based on race, religion, '
sex, disability, familial status, or national origin . Ann Marie Townshend reported that the city had
contracted a consulting firm to conduct the Analysis of Impediment which reviews entitlement
community's laws, regulations, and administrative policies and procedures affecting accessibility of
housing. This analysis outlines the impediments for Dover and provides recommendations and
strategies in order for the city to meet fair housing goals. Approval and implementation of the Fair
Housing Action Plan will preserve the City's eligibility for funding from HUD and protect the City in the
event of litigation relating to fair housing.
Responding to a question from Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend stated that the current
definition of family, in this context, is "not more than five (5) unrelated people functioning as a
household, not including a butler." She explained that the difficulty is determining whether or
not people are functioning as a household. Mrs. Townshend indicated that staff plans to
conduct research on this topic and will submit an ordinance to redefine "family." Mr. Anderson
felt that there should not be any amendment that would hinder college students who are
residing together from obtaining affordable housing, noting this is a very important industry for
the City.
Responding to Dr. Jones, Mrs. Harvey advised members that 2012 timelines were provided for
some of the Strategies to Address Impediments since the consultants felt that these measures
could be implemented within one (1) year; however, others were assigned a later date for
completion since the Comprehensive Plan will not be released until 2014. She noted that the
consultants suggested a five (5) year timeframe for implementation of many of the strategies.
Mrs. Townshend explained that she and Mrs. Harvey plan to set annual goals for achievement
of the objectives listed .
To this day the definition in the City of Dover Code is:
Family: One or more persons occupying a dwellin-g unit as a single nonprofit
housekeeping unit. More than five persons, exclusive of domestic servants, or not more than
one boarder or roomer, not related by blood, marriage or adop! ion, shall n_9t be considered to
constitute one family.
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Interesting to note that the Feb 2006 council minutes report that Mrs. Tracey Harvey advised members
that the Analysis of Impediments study completed by the Center for Community Research U of D
completed in Sept of 2003 and the addendum of Jan 2004 identified the following impediments and the
need for corrective actions to remedy the; Lack of Affordable Housing General and for Persons with
Disabilities; lack of Fair Housing Education and Outreach and Segregated Housing and Fair Housing
Programs and Activities for the City of Dover.
According to The Federal Office of Housing and Urban Development definitions of what constitutes a
family are very clearly defined. The Equal Access Rule defines family as follows:
Family includes, but is not limited to, regardless of marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or
gender identity, the following :
1. A single person, who may be an elderly person, displaced person, disabled person, near-elderly
person, or any other single person; or,
2. A group of persons residing together, and such group includes, but is not limited to:
a. A family with or without children (a child who is temporarily away from the home because
of placement in foster care is consi dered a member of the family);
b. An elderly family;
c. A near-elderly family;
d. A disa bled family;
e. A displaced family; and,
f. The remaining member of a tenant family .
Family includes, but is not limited to, regardless of marital status, actual or perceived sex ual orientation, or
gender identity, any group of persons presenting for assistance together with or without children and
irrespective of age, relationship, or whether or not a member of the household has a disability. A child who is
temporarily away from the home because of placement in foster care is considered a member of the family.
What this means is that any group of people that present together for assistance and identify themselves as a
family, regardless of age or relationship or other factors, are considered to be a family and must be se rved
together as such. Further, a recipient or subrecipient receiving funds under the ESG or Coe Program s cannot
discriminate against a group of people presenting as a family based on the composition of the family (e .g.,
adults and children or just adults), the age of any member's family, the disability status of any members of
the family, marital status, actual or perceived sex ual orientation, or gender identity.
Here are two examples of how this might apply:
o An emergency shelter, transitional housing project, or permanent housing project that serves
households with children. While it is acceptable for a shelter or hou sin g program to limit assistance
to households with children, it may not limit assistance to only women with children . Such a shelter
must also serve the following family types, should they present, in order to be in compliance with th e
Equal Access rule:
o Single male head of hou se hold with minor child(ren); and
o Any household mad e up of two or more adu lts, regardless of sexual orientation, marital status, or
gender identity, presenting with minor child(ren) .
In this example, the emergency shelter or hou sing program would not be required to serve families
composed of only adult members and could deny access to the se types of families provided that all
adult-only families are treated equally, regardless of sexual orientation, marita l status, or gender
identity.
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o A permanent supportive housing project under the CoC Program rule that serves chronically
homeless families. A permanent supportive housing program that serves families must serve all
types of families and cannot discriminate against any family based on marital status, actual or
perceived sexual orientation of the family members, or gender identities of the family members .
Therefore, if two adults present together as a family, the recipient or subrecipient must serve the
two adults as a family and may not require proof of marriage and may not limit assistance to couples
in a heterosexual relationship.
Group House of Port Washington v. Board of Zoning and Appeals of the Town of North Hempstead, 45 N.Y. 2d 266, at
272 (1978}. The Town had defined family as
o "[o]ne (1) or more persons related by blood, marriage or legal adoption residing or cooking or warming food as a
single housekeeping unit; with whom there may not be more than two (2) boarders, roomers or lodgers who must
live together in a common household."
o In a 4-3 decision, Court of Appeals held that the definition of "family" improperly excluded from its scope group
homes. The Court explained that in zoning for stable neighborhoods in a single family district, local governments must
include the functional and factual equivalents of natural families, as we ll as traditiona l families .
I. Guidelines to Drafting a Definition of Family
In light of the numerous state and federal court decisions on the subject of defining "fami ly," some guide lines may be
gleaned as to constitutionally permissible standards.
1. Preservation of the character of single-family areas rema in s a legitimate purpose of zoning.
2. Zoning may not exclude a group which "in every way but a biological sense is a single family" (White
Plains, supra}; or a household "which poses no threat to the goal of preserving the character of the
traditional single-fami ly neighborhood" (McMinn supra).
3. Court decisions have indicated that the "factual and functional equivalent" of a traditional family of
unrelated persons may be evidenced by the following:
1. single housekeeping unit;
2. more or less permanent living arrangement;
3. stable, ratherthan transient living arrangements (except where the handicapped are affected};
4. a group headed by a householder caring for a reasonable number of children as one would be
likely find in a biologically unitary family (White Plains 34 N.Y.2d at 306}.
The Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution gives federal laws, such as the Fair Housing Act,
precedence over conflicting state and local laws. Consequently, the Fair Housing Act prohibits state and
local land use and zoning laws, policies, and practices that discriminate based on a characteristic
protected under the Fair Housing Act. As defined in the Fair Housing Act, prohibited practices include
making unavailable or denying housing (including vacant land that may be developed into residences)
because of a protected characteristic.
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In a joint statement between HUD and DOJ practices that may violate the FHAA are :
o Prohibiting or restricting the development of housing based on the belief that the residents
have a particular protected characteristic, such as race, disability, or family status
o Imposing restrictions on housing because of alleged public safety concerns based on stereotypes
about the residents or anticipated residents who have protected characteristics.
o Refusing to provide reasonable accommodations to land use or zoning policies when such
accommodations may be necessary to allow persons with disabilities to have an equal
opportunity to use and enjoy housing.
A Land use or zoning practice can result in an unjustified discriminatory effect if it caused or predictably
will cause a disparate impact on a group of persons, or if it creates, increases, reinforces, or perpetuates
segregated housing patterns because of protected characteristics.
When enacting or applying zoning or land use laws, state and local governments may not act because of
the fears, prejudices, stereotypes, or unsubstantiated assumptions that community members may have
about current or prospective residents because of the residents protected characteristics.
A local government may not block a group home or deny a requested reasonable
accommodation in response to neighbors' stereotyping fears or prejudices about persons
with disabilities or a particular type of disability.
DEFINITION OF DISABILITY/ HANDICAP
The Fair Housing Act uses the term "handicap" instead of "disability." Under the Act,
"handicap" means, with respect to a person, or mental impairment which substantially limits
one or more major life activities; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having
such an impairment. This term does not include current, illegal use of or addiction to a
controlled substance. "Physical or mental impairment" includes:
1. any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss
affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal;
special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive;
digestive; genito-urinary; hemic and lymphatic, skin; and endocrine; or
2. any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain
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syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities.
The term "physical or mental impairment" includes, but is not limited to, such diseases and
conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, autism,
epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, mental retardation, emotional illness, drug addiction
(other than addiction caused by current, illegal use of a controlled substance) and
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alcoholism.
"Major life activities" means functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks,
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walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
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In July of 2015 HUD announced the " Final Rule" . Mean ingful actions to address significant disparities in
housing needs and in access to opportunity, replacing segregated living patterns with truly integrated
and balanced living patterns, transforming racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into
areas of opportunity, and fostering and maintain compliance with the civil rights and fair housing laws.
The AFFH Final rules applies to States and local governments that received CPD formula grants (CDBG,
HOME, ESG, or HOPWA) as well as public housing agencies. Those agencies that were previously
required to complete the Al will now be required to complete will now conduct a new Assessment of
Fair Housing (AFH) .
The rights of recovering alcoholics and drug addicts to live in Oxford
Houses located in good neighborhoods are well established. A
memorandum summarizing cases involving Oxford House precedents
under the federal Fair Housing Act entitled Legal Memo Zoning can be
downloaded.
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular City Council Meeting of 5/22/2017
Board of Assessment Appeals
February 09, 2017
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order by Chairman Garfinkel.
Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, Tom Burns, James
Galvin, Jim Welsh and John Kelly. Staff present was City Assessor Cheryl A.
Bundek and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
Chairman Garfinkel called the meeting to order at 9:08 A.M.
1. Exempt Audits not returned - Approved
1. Open Spaces
A. Acorn Farms LTD – Open Spaces
B. Emerald Pointe Maintenance Co. – Open Spaces
C. Four Seasons HOA – Open Spaces
D. Fox Hall Plantation Co. – Open Spaces
E. Hamlet HOA – Open Spaces
F. Westfield Maintenance Corp. – Open Spaces
G. Westover LLC – Open Spaces
H. Stoney Creek HOA – Open Spaces
I. Robino-Sea Chase LLC – Open Spaces
J. Fox Meadows Joint Venture – Open Spaces
K. First Flag Inc. – Open Spaces
L. Village of Westover – Open Spaces
M. Village of Cannon Mill HOS Inc. – Open Spaces
N. Maple Glen HOA – Open Spaces
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2. Churches
A. Second Baptist Church
1. 407 W Loockerman St.
2. 409 W Loockerman St.
B. Peoples Congregation Church
1. 46 S Bradford St.
2. 46 S Bradford St. (Rear)
C. Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
1. 1260 College Road
3. Other
A. Blood Bank
1. 221 Saulsbury Road
B. Charter School Inc.
1. 346 Pear Street
2. 310 Pear Street
3. Clara Street
C. The Salvation Army
1. 611 Forest Street
D. Sunset Memorial Gardens
1. College Road
E. Delaware Railroad Real Estate Agent
1. New Burton Road
Recommended Action: The exempt status for these properties to be continued.
The Board of Assessment Appeals discussed each of these properties separately.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Kelly & Mr. Burns were absent for this
motion.
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2. Exempt Audits not returned –more information required
A. Delaware Civic Center Corporation
1. Crawford Carroll Ave.
2. 1528 N DuPont Hwy.
3. Crawford Carroll Ave.
B. Aid in Dover Inc.
1. 801 W Division St.
2. 731 W Division St.
C. Mom’s House Inc. of Dover
1. 864 S State St.
D. Kent Sussex Community Service Inc.
1. 1241 College Park Dr.
E. Southern States Coop Inc.
1. Fulton St.
F. Presbyterian Homes Inc.
1. 1175 McKee Rd.
2. College Rd.
G. University of Delaware
1. 69 Transportation Cir.
H. JJ & B Enterprises GP
1. 52 Horsepond Rd.
J. Delaware State University
1. 430 College Road
2. 1200 N DuPont Hwy.
3. 1570 N DuPont Hwy.
4. 255 College Rd.
K. Delaware State University Foundation Inc. & Wesley College Inc.
1. 226 S State St.
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L. Bible Way Temple Church
1. 54 S Kirkwood St.
2. 60 S Kirkwood St.
3. 64 S Kirkwood St.
4. 48 S Kirkwood St.
M. Central Delaware Oncology Center Inc.
1. 793 S Queen St.
N. Cendel Foundation
1. 101 W Loockerman St.
2. 156 S Bradford St.
3. 158 S Bradford St.
O. Christian Life Center
1. S DuPont Hwy.
P. Washington District Advisory Board Church of Nazarene
1. 1430 McKee Road
Q. Kent County Theater Guild Foundation
1. 140 Roosevelt Ave.
R. Love Temple Church of God
1. 1057 S Governors Ave.
S. Pennsylvania Lines LLC
1. S West St.
2. New Burton Rd.
T. Jireh Christian Center Inc.
1. 2161 Forrest Ave.
U. Iglesia Christiana Marantha
1. 1207 E Division St.
V. First United Pentecostal Church
1. 4462 W Dennys Rd.
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W. Dover Housing Authority
1. 117 Holmes St.
2. 319 N New St.
3. 402 S New St.
4. 13 S New St.
X. Calvary Baptist Church
1. 2285 Forrest Ave.
Recommended Action: To obtain the requested information.
The Board of Assessment Appeals went through the information provided and
discussed each of these properties separately and found that more information is
needed to make the proper determination.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Burns were absent for this
motion.
3. Exempt Audits not returned - Denied
A. Delaware State Housing Authority
1. 22 Gristmill Pl.
Recommended Action: The status should be changed from exempt to taxable.
The Board of Assessment Appeals discussed each of these properties separately.
The Board of Assessment Appeals discussed this property, Mrs. Bundek, the City
Assessor, explained that this property has not been exempt from property taxes in
the past. It was purchased by the Delaware State Housing Authority in 2016, and
was automatically changed to exempt status. This should be changed back to
taxable status, because the organization did not request an exemption, plus the
mailing address goes to a bank.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Burns were absent for this
motion.
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4. Exempt Audits for Churches - Approved
A. Grace Presbyterian Church Inc.
1. McKee Road
2. 1016 College Road
3. 350 McKee Road
4. 1022 College Road
B. New Jerusalem Baptist Church
1. 25 Jerusalem Way
2. Land Jerusalem Way
3. Jerusalem Way
C. Church of the Holy Cross
1. 631 S State St.
2. 414 N New St.
3. 422 N New St.
D. Trustees of the Peninsula
1. 139 N State St.
2. 141 N State St.
E. Seventh Day Adventist Church
1. 647 Wyoming Ave.
F. Delaware Conference of AME Church
1. 217 W Division St.
G. Calvary Baptist Church
1. 103 N Kirkwood St
2. 434 Fulton St.
3. 410 Fulton St.
4. 34 N Queen St.
5. 32 N Queen St.
6. 401 Kesselring Ave.
E. St. Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
1. 425 N DuPont Hwy.
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F. Solid Rock Southern Baptist Church Inc.
1. 105 N. West St.
G. Priority Radio Inc.
1. Cell Tower
H. St. John’s Lutheran Church
1. 106 Pine St.
2. 113 Lotus St.
3. 109 Lotus St.
I. Christ Episcopal Church
1. 505 S State St.
2. 521 S State St.
3. E Water St.
J. Bethel Seventh Day Adventist
1. 19 N Queen St.
2. 25 N Queen St.
K. First Southern Baptist Church of Dover
1. 761 S Little Creek Rd.
L. Congregation Beth Shalom
1. 340 N Queen St.
M. Community Holy Tabernacle of Deliverance
1. 16 N Queen St.
N. Victory Christian Fellowship Inc.
1. 18 Greenhill Ave.
O. Church of the Living God
1. 117 N West St.
P. First Baptist Church
1. 301 Walker Road
2. Walker Rd.
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Q. The Presbyterian Church of Dover
1. 54 S State St.
2. S. Bradford St.
3. 316 S Governors Ave.
R. Bible Church of God Inc.
1. 1202 White Oak Rd.
2. Spruance Rd.
S. Trustees of Wesley Church
1. 215 S State St.
2. 30 Loockerman Plaza
3. 20 Loockerman Plaza
4. 219 S State St.
T. United Methodist Church
1. 140 Hazel Rd.
U. Wesley Methodist Church
1. N State St.
2. S Queen St.
3. S State St.
V. Wesley United Methodist Church
4. 15 E North St.
5. 11 E North St.
5. Exempt Audits for Charitable Organizations – Approved
A. Masonic Hall Corporation of Dover
1. 1478 Wyoming Mill Ave.
B. Delaware State Housing Authority
1. 16 The Green
2. 26 The Green
3. 1289 Walker Rd.
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C. Capitol Green Day Care Inc.
1. 744 River Rd.
2. 734 River Rd.
D. Lutheran Senior Services of Delaware
1. 430 Kings Hwy.
2. 422 Kings Hwy.
3. 430 Kings Hwy. I
4. 101 Babb Dr.
5. 430 Kings Hwy.
6. 1101 Babb Dr.
7. 101 Babb Dr.
8. Babb Dr.
9. 430 Kings Hwy. III
10. Oak Ln.
Recommended Action: The exempt status for these properties to be continued.
The Board of Assessment Appeals discussed each of these properties separately
and found that the information provided was sufficient to keep the exempt status.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Burns was absent for this motion.
6. Exempt Audit – more information needed
A. Delaware Veterans Inc. Post 2
1. 720 Pear Street
B. Dover Federal Credit Union
1. Dover Air Force Base
C. Modern Maturity Center Inc.
1. 1121 Forrest Ave.
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Recommended Action: To obtain more information.
The Board of Assessment Appeals went through the information provided and
discussed each of these properties separately and found that more information is
needed to make the proper determination.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Burns was absent for this motion.
Chairman Garfinkel adjourned the meeting at 2:56 P.M.
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Board of Assessment Appeals
February 22, 2017
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order by Chairman Garfinkel.
Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, James Galvin and Jim
Welsh. Staff present was City Assessor Cheryl A. Bundek and Administrative
Assistant Annette Hart.
Chairman Garfinkel called the meeting to order at 9:20 A.M.
Before the board started to go over the Exempt Audits, the Assessor wanted to give
an update on a few questions the board had from the meeting held on February 09,
2017.
The Assessor talked to the Assistant City Manager regarding 101 S New Street and
222 W Reed Street, owned by Union AME Church, and was told that the church
wants to give 222 W Reed Street to the city, because the city demolished the
building on this property and has accumulated $21,000 in demolition fees, which
the church cannot pay. The Assistant City Manager would like for this property to
remain exempt. The property located at 101 S New Street is the actual church.
After a brief discussion Mr. Galvin made the motion to keep both properties
exempt, which was seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
Mrs. Bundek went on to talk about the properties located at 425 & 429 W. Division
Street, owned by Holy Trinity Church of the Living God. The board had concerns
regarding a building located between these two properties. The Assessor drove by
these properties and found that the building between these two addresses had been
demolished.
Mr. Galvin was concerned that there would be a tax lien on this property for a
demolition. Mrs. Bundek offered to check on this.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to keep 425 W. Division Street as exempt, but request
more information regarding 429 W. Division Street, which was seconded by Mr.
Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
During the February 9, 2017 meeting the board requested more information
regarding the leases for the Modern Maturity center, especially the medical center
located toward the back of the property. Mrs. Bundek told the board that she went
through the packet once she returned to her office and found that the lease
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information was included in the packed.
She proceeds to go over the information provided.
Chairman Garfinkle was concerned that the medical center, which is part of the
Modern Maturity Center, was held as an investment property. Mr. Galvin raised
the question, whether only members were allowed to use the medical facility or
were non-members allowed as well? After some discussion the Board requested
the Assessor to get a legal opinion form deputy City Solicitor William P. Pepper
Sr. Esq. as well as mailing a letter to the Modern Maturity requesting them to meet
with the Board of Assessment Appeal, to answer any questions the board may
have.
1. Exempt Audits for Open Spaces – Approved
A. Silver Lake Townhouse Community
1. Silver Lake Drive
B. The Greens Town Meeting Association
1. 43 Lamplighter Lane
C. Village of Cannon Mill
1. Cannon Mill Drive
2. East Sheldrake Circle
3. Quillen Street
4. Loftland Drive
5. Paradee Drive
D. Fox Hall West Addition HOA
1. Pebble Valley Drive
E. Turnberry Maintenance Association
1. N Turnberry Drive
F. Meadows HOA
1. McKee Road
G. Westfield HOA
1. Arbor Drive
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H. Village of Westover
1. Trafalgar Drive
2. Westover Drive
3. Thames Drive
4. Charring Cross Drive
5. Northdown Drive
6. Westover Drive
I. Maple Glen HOA
1. Maple Glen Drive
J. Persimmon Park Place Condo Council
1. 110 Persimmon Circle
Recommended Action: The exempt status for these properties to be continued.
The Board of Assessment Appeals discussed each of these properties separately
and found that the information provided was sufficient to keep the exempt status.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
2. Exempt Audit for Fire Station – Approved
A. Robbins Hose Company
1. 911 Dover Kenton Road
2. 103 S Governors Avenue
3. 116 S Bradford Street
4. S Bradford Street
Recommended Action: The exempt status for these properties to be continued.
The Board of Assessment Appeals discussed this property and found that the
information provided was sufficient to keep the exempt status.
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Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
3. Exempt Audits for Charitable Organizations – Approved
A. Planned Parenthood of Delaware
1. 805 S Governors Avenue
B. Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing Inc.
1. 1155 Walker Road
2. 523 Ross Street
C. Delaware Solid Waste Authority
1. 1116 S Bradford Street
D. Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
1. 41 S Queen Street
2. 101 S Queen Street
3. 238 N New Street
4. 21 N Kirkwood Street
5. 23 N Kirkwood Street
6. 29 N Kirkwood Street
7. 24 N New Street
8. 20 N New Street
9. 12 N New Street
10. 19 N New Street
11. 27 N New Street
12. 20 S Kirkwood Street
13. 14 S Queen Street
14. 18 S Queen Street
15. 138 Cherry street
16. Cherry Street
17. 53 S New Street
18. 50 S Governors Avenue
19. 67 S Queen Street
20. 117 S Queen Street
21. 16 S Queen Street
22. 11 S New Street
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23. 478 Barrister Place
24. 534 Fulton Street
25. 118 N Ann Avenue
E. Elks Lodge BPOE 1903
1. 200 Saulsbury Rd
F. The Wellness Community-Delaware Inc.
1. 812 S Bradford Street
G. American Legion
1. 835 Bay Road
H. Dover Art League Inc.
1. 21 W Loockerman Street
I. Community Legal Aid Society Inc.
1. 840 Walker Road
J. National Council on AG Life & Labor
1. 363 Saulsbury Road
K. Dover Century Club
1. 40 The Green
L. Elizabeth Murphy School
1. 15 Kent Cir.
2. 12 Kings Hwy.
3. E Division St.
M. Peoples Place Properties Inc.
1. 381 College Rd.
2. 381 College Rd.
N. Chapter 850 Vietnam Affairs
1. 1549 Forrest Ave.
O. EJB Inc.
1. 327 Martin St.
2. 305 S Governors Ave. (New Request)
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P. YMCA
1. 1137 S State St.
2. 825 Kenton Rd.
R. The Milford Housing Development Corp.
1. 45 S Queen St.
2. 47 S Kirkwood St.
3. 200 Harmony Ln.
Recommended Action: The exempt status for these properties to be continued.
The Board of Assessment Appeals discussed each of these properties separately
and found that the information provided was sufficient to keep the exempt status.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Exempt Audits for Charitable Organizations – More Information needed
A. Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
1. 223 W Division St.
B. Edgehill Community Church
1. 702 Maple Pkwy.
C. Children’s Choice Property Two
1. 707 Walker Rd.
D. ADC I Inc.
1. 6 Bellrive Ct.
E. Peoples Place Properties Inc.
1. 165 Commerce Way
F. Capitol Grange NO. 18 Co.
1. 911 S Governors Ave.
2. S Bradford Ave.
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G. DIMA IX Inc.
1. 15 Pin Oak Dr.
2. 223 Mifflin Rd.
3. 456 E Loockerman St.
H. Union Missionary Baptist Church Inc.
883 Lincoln Street
I. Holy Trinity of the living God
1. 425 W Division St.
J. A & I Housing Inc.
1. 80 N Halsey Road
2. 728 Maple Pkwy.
3. 235 N New Street
Recommended Action: To obtain more information.
The Board of Assessment Appeals went through the information provided and
discussed each of these properties separately and found that more information is
needed to make the proper determination.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Exempt Audits for Churches – Approved
A. Mount Zion AME Church
1. 3 Michael Court
2. 110 N New Street
B. Liberty Church Inc.
1. 1150 College Road
2. McKee Road
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C. Capital Baptist Church
1. 401 Kesselring Avenue
2. New Burton Road
D. Delaware Baptist Association
1. 967 N State Street
2. Lepore Road
3. N State St.
E. Whatcoat Methodist Church
1. 341 Saulsbury Road
2. Walker Road
3. Rodney Road
F. Edgehill Community Church of God
1. 710 Maple Parkway
Recommended Action: The exempt status for these properties to be continued.
The Board of Assessment Appeals discussed each of these properties separately
and found that the information provided was sufficient to keep the exempt status.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0.
Chairman Garfinkel adjourned the meeting at 3:04 P.M.
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Board of Assessment Appeals
February 23, 2017
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order by Chairman Garfinkel.
Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, James Galvin, Jim
Welsh, Tom Burns and John Kelly. Staff present was City Assessor Cheryl A.
Bundek and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
Chairman Garfinkel called the meeting to order at 9:07 A.M.
The Assessor started the meeting by going over the Exempt Audits the board had
questions on from the day before, to get the opinions of Mr. Burns and Mr. Kelly,
because they were not able to attend the February 22, 2017 meeting.
Chairman Garfinkel had concerns regarding some organization renting some of
their rooms to other non-profit organizations. His was questioning if the rent
charged would be for profit? Mr. Galvin and Mr. Burns felt that as long as the rent
charged was below the market, the organization was not making a profit but
helping other charitable organizations and using the money to further their
charitable organization. The board came to an agreement to ask those organizations
for their lease agreement and their Federal ID number, which should provide
enough information to make a determination regarding their exempt status. After
the board was done discussing some of those application and coming to a decision
whether to approve, deny or request more information, they continued to go over
the rest of the applications.
1. Exempt Audits for Educational Organizations – Approved
A. Wilmington University
1. 3282 N DuPont Hwy.
2. 3282 N DuPont Hwy.
B. Wesley College Inc.
1. 308 N Quillen St.
2. 119 W Division St.
3. 308 N Queen St.
4. 34 N State St.
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5. 44 N State St.
6. 28 N State St.
7. 22 N State St.
8. 9 N Bradford St.
9. 21 N Bradford St.
10. 120 N State St.
11. 115 N New St.
12. 300 S New St.
13. 34 S State St.
14. 30 Fulton St.
15. 200 N Governors Ave.
16. 202 N Governors Ave.
17. 213 N Bradford St.
18. 208 N Bradford St.
19. 511 Mary St.
20. 501 Clara St.
21. 18 N Governors Ave.
Recommended Action: The exempt status for these properties to be continued.
The Board of Assessment Appeals discussed each of these properties separately
and found that the information provided was sufficient to keep the exempt status.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Exempt Audits for Charitable Organizations – Approved
A. Bayhealth Medical Center
1. Beiser Blvd.
2. 1275 S State St.
3. 706 S State St.
4. 822 S Bradford St.
5. 804 S Bradford St.
6. 640 S State St.
7. 701 S Governors Ave.
8. 725 S Governors Ave.
9. 531 S Governors Ave.
10. 560 S Governors Ave.
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11. 208 Water St.
12. 540 S Governors Ave.
B. Milford Housing Development Corporation
1. 200 Harmony Lane
C. Delaware Veterans Inc. Post # 2
1. 720 Pear St.
Recommended Action: The exempt status for these properties to be continued.
The Board of Assessment Appeals discussed each of these properties separately
and found that the information provided was sufficient to keep the exempt status.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Burns recused himself from the vote pertaining to the Bayhealth Medical
Center. Motion for the Bayhealth Medical Center carried 4-0.
3. Exempt Audits – Need more information
A. Wesley College
1. 112 Fulton St.
2. 2 N Bradford St.
B. Capital Grange NO. 18
1. 911 S Governors Ave.
2. S Bradford St.
C. Edgehill Community Church of God
1. 702 Maple Pkwy.
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D. DIMA IV Inc.
1. 15 Pin Oak Dr.
2. 456 E Loockerman St.
3. 223 Mifflin Rd.
E. The Arc of Delaware
1. 6 Bellrive Ct.
F. A & I Housing Inc.
1. 80 N Halsey Rd.
2. 235 N New St.
3. 728 Maple Pkwy.
G. Modern Maturity Center
1. 1121 Forrest Ave.
H. Holy Trinity Church of the Living God
1. 429 W Division St.
I. Children Choice Property Two
1. 707 Walker Rd.
J. Peoples Place Properties Inc.
1. 165 Commerce Way
K. Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
1. 223 W. Division St.
Recommended Action: To obtain more information.
The Board of Assessment Appeals went through the information provided and
discussed each of these properties separately and found that more information is
needed to make the proper determination.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 5-0.
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3.Exempt Audits – Denied
A. Mount Zion AME Church
1. 108 N Queen St.
2. 106 N Queen St.
3. 104 N Queen St.
4. 102 N New St.
5. 106 N New St.
6. 118 N New St.
7. 118 N New St.
B. Trustees of Mount Zion AME Church
1. 37 N Queen St.
C. Trustees of the AME Church
1. 35 N Queen St.
B. Delaware Solid Waste Authority
1. 801 Krisko Circle
2. 601 Krisko Circle
C. Bayhealth Medical Center
1. Parcel # 2 Horsepond Road
2. Parcel # 3 S Little Creek Road
D. Whatcoat AME Dover
1. 796 Miller Drive
E. Delaware Guidance Services for Children’s Youth Inc.
1. 103 Mont Blanc Blvd.
F. Union Missionary Baptist Church
1. Lot 8 Forrest Street
Recommended Action: The exempt status for these properties to be denied.
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The Board of Assessment Appeals went through the information provided and
discussed each of these properties separately and found that these properties are
not used for their intended purpose and therefore would go back on the tax roll, if
the owners would fail to formally apply for the exempt status during the month of
April and meet before the board.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the recommendation, which was seconded
by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 5-0.
Chairman Garfinkel adjourned the meeting at 11:10 A.M.
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Board of Assessment Appeals
March 15, 2017
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order by Chairman Garfinkel at
9:06 A.M.
Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, James Galvin, Jim
Welsh and Tom Burns.
Staff present was City Assessor Cheryl A. Bundek and Administrative Assistant
Annette Hart.
The Assessor, Cheryl Bundek, presented the board with the letter she drafted, for
those properties that were denied the exemption by the Board of Assessment
Appeals due to various reasons. The letter would let the organization know that
their exempt status has been revoked and that they have the opportunity to re-apply
for the exemption and would meet with the Board of Assessment Appeals. The
letter will also state the assessed value and property tax amount due for the
July2017 billing.
The board proposed some minor changes and unanimously approve the letter after
the proposed changes were made.
Mrs. Bundek told the board that during a meeting with the City Manager she
discussed a piece of open space located in Marsh Creek which was taken of the tax
records the week prior to this meeting. Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the
exemption which was seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 4-0.
The Assessor started the meeting by going over the properties the board
requested her, during earlier meetings, to get information from the City Manager.
A. Civic Center Association
1. Crawford Carroll Ave.
2. Crawford Carroll Ave.
3. 1528 N DuPont Hwy.
Mrs. Bundek read the email sent to her by the City Manager regarding the parcels
owned by the Civic Center Association, in which he stated that the properties were
signed over to the Delaware State University for the purpose of building a
Convocation Center and should remain exempt from property taxes.
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After some discussion Mr. Galvin made the motion to keep the 3 parcels exempt,
for the time being, which was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
B. The New Parsonage LLC
1. Land at S. State St.
The Assessor went over the letter which had been written by Mr. McNamara,
letting the board know that this strip of land was taken over by the city, who placed
a mail box on this strip and has maintained this piece of land for quite some time.
She read the email she received from the city manager regarding this property, in
which it stated that the City Manager would like for the City Deputy Solicitor to
draw up a deed officially making this piece of land city owned property and to
keep this parcel exempt from taxes until the city officially owns it.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to keep this property exempt until the city officially
owns it, which was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
C. Gillman Homes Inc.
1. 129 Periwinkle Dr.
2. N Caroline Pl.
In his email to the City Assessor the City Manager explained that 129 Periwinkle
Dr., which is a strip of land, should become property of the city and should
therefore remain exempt. The parcel, which is a parking lot should be transferred
to the Condo Association.
The board voted on each parcel separately:
1. 129 Periwinkle Dr.
Mr. Burns made the motion for this parcel to remain exempt, which was seconded
by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
1. N Caroline Pl.
Mr. Burns made the motion to place this parcel back on the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Welch. Motion carried 4-0.
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The Assessor proceeded to go over information provided by those properties
which submitted the requested information, but the Board of Assessment Appeals
requested more information.
A. Holy Trinity Church of the Living God
1. 429 W Division St.
The board initially wanted to know what other functions the church was used for?
The Assessor received information from the church letting the board know that this
church is also used for small weddings, other church functions and the
“Breadbasket”. She was informed that no rent was charged for the use of this
church.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to continue the exempt status, which was seconded by
Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
B. Peoples Place Properties Inc.
1. 165 Commerce Way
Mrs. Bundek told the board that this organization provided the additional
information requested by the Board of Assessment Appeals and with this
information she was able to verify that the organizations renting rooms at this
location are non-profit organizations.
Mr. Burns made the motion to keep this property exempt which was seconded by
Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
C. Capital Grange No. 18 Co.
1. 911 S Governors Ave.
2. S Bradford St.
The board went over the additional information provided by the organization.
Mr. Welsh made the motion to continue the exemption which was seconded by Mr.
Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
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D. Edgehill Community Church
1. 702 Maple Pkwy.
The Board of Assessment Appeals questioned the purpose of the piece of land next
to the church.
The organization send a message explaining that this piece is to be used for future
church expansion and is currently used for parking and occasional outdoor church
activities.
Mr. Burns made the motion to keep the property exempt which was seconded by
Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 4-0.
E. Wesley College
1. 112 Fulton St.
After the board went over the additional information provided by organization, Mr.
Galvin made the motion to keep this property exempt, which was seconded by Mr.
Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
F. Wesley College Inc.
1. 2 N Bradford St.
The board questioned the usage of this property and received explanation from the
college that this property is the college’s “Honor Student Residents Hall”, which
houses about 10 students.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to keep this property exempt, which was seconded by
Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
G. Central Habitat for Humanity
1. 223 W Division S
The board questioned the usage of the property. Chairman Garfinkel questioned
whether
this property was held as an investment property and wanted to get more
information from the organization. The Assessor read the email sent to her in
which is explained that this property is to be used for a future administration site
and is currently unoccupied due to the interior conditions.
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Mr. Galvin made the motion to keep this property exempt, to be reviewed at after
one (1) year, Mr. Burns seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
H. Modern Maturity Center Inc.
1. 1121 Forrest Ave.
The board questioned if the leased facilities, such as the clinic, can only be used by
members only or if they are open to non-members as well. The board received an
answer back, explaining that the facility is not a club, but a service facility where
services provided can be used by members as well as non-members.
The board discussed the rental income, questioning if the rent collected from the
entities leasing the facilities was for profit, or was it low enough to where the
facility was leasing to non-profit organizations at a low rent and was the money
solely used for the upkeep of the facility? The board decided to keep the
organization exempt for now but to further examine the financial records of the
organization.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to keep the property exempt for now, but to defer the
motion for one year and to continue to look at case laws and financial facts, Mr.
Burns seconded that motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The Assessor started to go over those properties who initially turned in the
requested information, but did not return any additional information requested by
the board.
A. First Baptist Church
1. 3 N Bradford St.
Mrs. Bundek did some research regarding this property and presented her findings
to the board. She explained that there seems to be a problem with the parcel
number and requested to research this problem and make the necessary changes
once the problem has been found, at which time Chairman Garfinkel deferred the
matter back to the Assessor for the necessary research and correction. No action
required by the board at this time.
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B. A&I Housing
1. 80 N Halsey Rd.
2. 728 Maple Pkwy.
3. 235 N New St.
The Assessor went over information she received from the organization after she
contacted them via email. After some discussion Mr. Galvin made the motion to
continue the exemption, which was seconded by Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
C. ARC I Inc.
1. 6 Bellrive Ct.
The Assessor went over information she received from the organization after she
contacted them via email. After some discussion Mr. Galvin made the motion to
continue the exemption, which was seconded by Welsh. Motion carried 4-0.
D. DIMA IX Inc.
1. 15 Pin Oak Dr.
2. 223 Mifflin Rd.
3. 456 W Loockerman St.
The Assessor went over information she received from the organization after she
contacted them via email. After some discussion Mr. Galvin made the motion to
continue the exemption, which was seconded by Burns.
Motion carried 4-0.
Chairman Garfinkel had asked the Assessor to contact the following organization
to find out if they had permission from the State of Delaware and to obtain a copy
of their license.
P. Children’s Choice Property Two
1. 707 Walker Rd.
The board requested more information from the organization. The Assessor
contacted them via email and did not get a response back.
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Mr. Galvin made the motion to mail a denial letter, letting the organization know
that they have to request the exemption and meet with the Board of Assessment
Appeals, Mr. Welsh seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Mrs. Bundek proceeded to go over the properties which did not return the
requested information initially, but did respond after a second request letter had
been mailed out to those properties.
A. Love Temple Church of God
1. 1057 S Governors Ave.
The Assessor told the board that she did find out that the church has an active
occupancy permit. Mr. Galvin made the motion to continue the exemption, which
was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
B. Kent Sussex Community Service Inc.
1. 1241 College Park Dr.
Mrs. Bundek tried to contact the organization by email and had not received
anything from them as of the time of the meeting. Mr. Galvin made the motion to
keep the exemption as long as the organization provides the requested information,
which was seconded by Mr. Welsh.
Motion carried 4-0.
C. University of Delaware
1. 69 Transportation Cir.
After some discussion Mr. Galvin made the motion to continue the exemption,
which was seconded by Mr. Welsh.
Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Burns recused himself from the vote.
D. Christian Life Center
1. 614 S Dupont Hwy.
After some discussion Mr. Galvin made the motion to continue the exemption,
which was seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 4-0.
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E. Cendel Foundation
1. 156 S Bradford St.
2. 158 S Bradford St.
3. 101 W Loockerman St.
After some discussion Mr. Welsh made the motion to continue the exemption,
which was seconded by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
F. Dover Housing Authority
1. 13 S New St.
The board was informed that this parcel is a vacant piece of land and is currently
not used for anything.
Mr. Galvin made the motion that this parcel should be back onto the tax roll, which
was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
G. Dover Housing Authority
1. 402 S New St.
The board was informed that this parcel is a vacant piece of land and is not used
for anything.
In Mr. Galvin’s opinion this parcel is unusable, because of its location.
Mr. Burns made the motion to add this parcel back to the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-1.
H. Dover Housing Authority
1. 319 N New St.
The Assessor went over the information provided by the organization.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to continue the exemption which was seconded by
Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0
I. Dover Housing Authority
2. 117 Holmes St.
The Assessor presented the information provided by the organization.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exemption, which was seconded by
Mr. Galvin.
Motion carried 4-0.
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J. Pennsylvania Lines LLC
1. New Burton Road (track)
The Assessor presented the information provided by the organization.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exemption, which was seconded by
Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
K. Pennsylvania Lines LLC
1. New Burton Road (vacant land)
The Assessor presented the information provided by the organization.
Mr. Burns made the motion to add this piece of land back to the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
L. JIREH Christion Center Inc.
1. 2161 Forrest Ave.
The Assessor presented the information provided by the organization.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to continue the exemption, which was seconded by
Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
M. Presbyterian Homes Inc.
1. 1175 McKee Rd.
2. College Rd.
The Assessor presented the information provided by the organization.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exemption for both properties, which
was seconded by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
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Mrs. Bundek started to go over the organizations who failed to return any
information even after a second request had been mailed.
A. Washington District Advisory Board
1. 1430 McKee Rd.
The Assessor told the board that the second letter was returned by the post office,
meaning they never received the request letter. She told the board that she found
out that this organization has an active church permit.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exemption, which was seconded by
Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Galvin was absent for this vote.
B. Mom’s House Inc. of Dover
1. 864 S State St.
The Assessor told the board that the requested information has not been submitted
to the office for review by the board.
The board agreed that since the organization failed to return the requested
information, they should be denied the exemption.
C. Aid in Dover Inc.
1.801 W Division St.
2. 731 W Division St.
The Assessor told the board that the requested information has not been submitted
to the office for review by the board.
The board agreed that since the organization failed to return the requested
information, they should be denied the exemption.
Mr. Burns made the motion to add both properties back to the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 4-0.
D. Iglesia Christiana Marantha
1. 1207 E Division St.
The board discussed this property and found that this property is used as a church.
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Mr. Galvin made the motion to continue the exemption, which was seconded by
Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
E. Kent County Theater Guild Foundation
1. 140 Roosevelt Ave.
The board agreed that since the organization failed to return the requested
information, they should be denied the exemption.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to add the property back to the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
F. First United Pentecostal Church
1. 4462 W Dennys Rd.
The board discussed this property and found that this property is used as a church.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exemption, which was seconded by
Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
G. Pilgrim Holiness Church
1. 1156 Governors Ave.
The board agreed that since the organization failed to return the requested
information for this property, they should be denied the exemption and put back on
the tax roll.
Mr. Burns made the motion to add the property back to the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
H. Calvary Baptist Church
1. 2285 Forrest Ave.
The Assessor explained to the board that this 75 AC lot had been annexed into the
City of Dover. She also found out that a building permit had been taken out for this
property, in the past for $4,445,000, but nothing was ever done.
The board agreed that since the organization failed to return the requested
information for this property, they should be denied the exemption and put back on
the tax roll.
Mr. Burns made the motion to add the property back to the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
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I. Southern States Coop Inc.
1. Fulton St.
The board agreed that since the organization failed to return the requested
information, they should be denied the exemption.
Mr. Welsh made the motion to add the property back to the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
J. JJ & B Enterprises GP
1. 43 AC Horsepond Rd.
The board agreed that since the organization failed to return the requested
information, they should be denied the exemption.
Mr. Burns made the motion to add the property back to the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 4-0.
K. Delaware State University
1. 430 College Rd.
After some discussion, Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exemption,
which was seconded by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
L. Delaware State University
1. 255 College Rd.
After some discussion Mr. Galvin made the motion to continue the exemption,
which was seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 4-0.
M. Delaware State University
1. 1570 N DuPont Hwy.
After some discussion Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exemption,
which was seconded by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
N. Delaware State University
1. 1200 N DuPont Hwy.
After some discussion Mr. Galvin made the motion to continue the exemption,
which was seconded by Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 4-0.
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O. DE State University Foundation Inc. / Wesley College Inc.
1. 226 S State St.
After some discussion, the board agreed that, since the organization failed to return
the requested information, they should be denied the exemption.
Mr. Burns made the motion to add the property back to the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
P. Bible Way Temple Church
1. 54 S Kirkwood St.
The board discussed this property and found that this property is used as a church
and has an active church license.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exemption, which was seconded by
Mr. Welsh. Motion carried 4-0.
Q. Central DE Oncology Center Inc.
1. 793 S Queen St.
After some discussion, the board agreed that, since the organization failed to return
the requested information, they should be denied the exemption.
Mr. Burns made the motion to add the property back to the tax roll, which was
seconded by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:59 P.M.
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Board of Assessment Appeals
EXEMPTION AUDIT
April 26, 2017
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order by Chairman Garfinkel.
Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, Tom Burns and James Galvin, as
well as City Deputy Solicitor William W Pepper Sr., Esquire.
Staff present were City Assessor Cheryl A. Bundek and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
1. Delaware State University Foundation Inc. & Wesley College Inc
A. 226 S State St.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
The property is currently exempt and is requesting to continue its exempt status. The mailing
address that we had for the property was not received by the person that needed to review. We
have made sure the mailing address reflects the correct recipient. The property owner has
submitted the proper documentation for our review.
Currently Exempt with Kent County
EXEMPTION REQUEST
$2,336,000
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
David Sheppard, General Council as well as Denese Lindsey, CPA were present for the meeting.
The Assessor, Cheryl Bundek started the hearing by explaining that the property owner did not
receive the initial Audit letter, due to a mailing address error and that the requested information
was provided as soon as they received the letter, but were too late to the administrative hearings.
Mr. Sheppard started by going over some of the information the organization submitted, also
mentioning that both of the organizations have the 501(c)3 Status.
After a brief discussion, regarding the organization, the Board found that they had enough
information to make a motion.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to keep the exempt status, which was seconded by Mr. Burns.
Motion carried 3-0.
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Mrs. Bundek informed the appellants, that the City Council has the final decision and that a
certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
2. Children’s Choice Property Two
A. 707 Walker Rd.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
The property is currently exempt and is requesting to continue its exempt status.
The property owner submitted documentation by the December 30, 2016 deadline, however the
Board requested more information by email on February 24 2017, giving a due date of March 10,
2017 for the March 15 Board meeting. The property owner did not respond before this hearing
date and therefore were preliminarily denied.
The property owner has submitted the proper documentation for our review, on March 17, 2017.
Currently Exempt with Kent County
EXEMPTION REQUEST
$542,100
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed
Present for the meeting was Margret Philips, General Council.
The Assessor told the board that the information requested for the exempt audit had been turned
in by the December 30, 2016 deadline, but that after the administrative review by the Board of
Assessment Appeals more information had been requested, which was not provided by the
property owner in a timely matter, which is why the exempt status had been denied, giving the
property owner the chance to come before the board of Assessment Appeal formally to request
the exempt status.
Mrs. Bundek told the board, that all of the requested information had been provided for this
hearing.
Ms. Phillips told the board that Children’s Choice Property Two Inc. is a non-profit organization,
which leases office space to non-profit organizations that specialize in foster care and adoption
services.
Chairman Garfinkel had some questions regarding the organizations IRS form 990, which were
answered by Ms. Phillips. She also mentioned that the organization has a State and Federal
contract, providing them with State and Federal funding.
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Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exempt status, Mr. Galvin seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant that the City Council was the final decision and that a
certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
3. Calvary Baptist Church
A. 2285 Forrest Ave.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
The property is currently exempt and is requesting to continue its exempt status.
The property was preliminarily denied because documentation was not provided to the Board by
the deadlines.
The property owner has submitted the proper documentation for our review, on March 30, 2017.
Currently Exempt with Kent County
EXEMPTION REQUEST
$1,881,800
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
No one from the organization was present for the hearing.
The Assessor started the hearing by letting the board know that the organization submitted the
requested information by March 30 ,2017, well after the deadline had past.
She proceeded to go over the information provided, in which it stated that the property at 2285
Forrest Ave consists of 76 acres of land, which was purchased to build a new Calvary Baptist
Church approximately 15 years ago. It was also explained that the church has not been able to
borrow any funds to build the new church nor has it been able to sell the current facility at which
time it was decided to lease 56 acres to Freeman Beachy owner of Beachy Farms for $90 per
acre at a total sum of $5,000 per year. (lease agreement was enclosed)
The letter also stated that those funds are deposited into an account which is slated for building a
new church.
Mrs. Bundek told the board that the records show that a permit for a new building in the amount
of $20,000 was taken out with the City of Dover Planning and Inspections department a number
of years ago, but nothing ever came of it.
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Mr. Burns asked Mrs. Bundek if a site plan had been submitted to the city at the time the permit
was taken out.
The Assessor told Mr. Burns that she had no knowledge about a site plan, at which time Mr.
Burns told the board that he would be comfortable with the exempt status if a site plan had been
submitted. He was disappointed that the organization did not feel it necessary to have a
representative present for the hearing.
Chairman Garfinkel shared Mr. Burns concern.
Mrs. Bundek asked for the City Deputy Solicitors opinion, at which time William W. Pepper Sr.
Esq. told the board that it is stated in the State Statue: “that property owned by a church and not
held by investment, is exempt”. Mr. Pepper pointed out that there is a similar case in Felton DE
were a church has owned a piece of property for 25 years with the intent to someday build a new
church.
Chairman Garfinkel’s concern was that one day a developer would try to buy the piece of vacant
land for a substantial amount of money, in his opinion the property is held by way of investment,
especially since it is leased as farmland.
After some discussion, Mr. Burns asked the Assessor what her opinion was, at which time she
told the board that she would go with the Deputy Solicitor’s advice, as he is the one that would
have to defend the decision.
Mr. Galvin expressed his concern about the size of the lot, in his opinion the lot is too big for just
a church, he was wondering what the organization is planning on using the access land for?
Chairman Garfinkel reiterated that in his opinion the property should be taxed for the following
reasons, the property is held for investment purposes, especially since the land is currently leased
by a farmer and the church is receiving payment and the fact that the property could be sold to a
developer at any time.
After further discussion Mr. Galvin made the motion to keep the property exempt which was
seconded by Mr. Burns.
Motion carried 2-0, Chairman Garfinkel opposed the motion.
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4. Kent County Theatre Guild Foundation
A. 140 Roosevelt Ave.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
The property is currently exempt and is requesting to continue its exempt status.
The property was preliminarily denied because documentation was not provided to the Board by
the deadlines.
The property owner has submitted the proper documentation for our review, on March 17, 2017.
Currently Exempt with Kent County
EXEMPTION REQUEST
$227,900
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
Paul Janiga was present for the hearing.
The Assessor told the board that the exempt status had been denied because the organization
failed to submit the requested paperwork by the requested time. Mrs. Bundek told the board that
all of the paperwork has since been turned in.
Mr. Galvin asked if the facility is leased out to different singers. Mr. Janiga explaining that the
organization rents out the facility to provide a venue for artists and that the profits go back into
the operation.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exempt status, which was seconded by Mr. Galvin.
Motion carried 3-0.
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5. Union Missionary Baptist Church
A. Land – Forest St.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
The property is not currently exempt.
The Board denied this property for an exemption request in 2012, the property is not adjacent to
the church. It is not a paved parking lot.
The property owner submitted an exemption application for a hearing for our review, on March
27, 2017.
Currently Exempt with Kent County
EXEMPTION REQUEST
$25,200
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
Mr. Fred Way, Treasurer was present for the hearing.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor to start the hearing by explaining why the property was
denied the exempt status.
Mrs. Bundek told the board that the exempt status had been denied by the board due to the fact
that the parcel is not adjacent to the church and is not a paved parking lot. The board discussed
the property at the March 2017 meeting and had more questions, therefore denying the exempt
status prompting the owner to come before the Board. Mrs. Bundek provided the Board with an
aerial picture, giving a visual of the property.
Mr. Burns explained to the other board members, by looking at the picture and the map of this
property, that this parcel falls within a unique circumstance, due to the fact that the property
located between the church and the parcel in question cannot be purchased as it is an alley that
has not been abandoned. In his opinion the church would own this property would it not be an
alley, making the property in question, contiguous to the church property and therefore eligible
for the exempt status.
Mrs. Bundek told the board that this property is currently not exempt, but is being considered
because the church submitted the application at the time the audit papers for the other properties
the church owns were submitted.
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Chairman Garfinkel asked Mr. Way if the church had considered combining the properties into
one parcel. He pointed at a property which shows the property line going through a house. Mr.
Way explained that that home was a rental property which is currently rented out. The Assessor
asked Mr. Way if this property was exempt and told the board that she would have to look at that
once she gets back to the office.
Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the exempt request, Mr. Galvin seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
Chairman Garfinkel made the motion to instruct the Assessor to review the property located at
922 Forest St., Mr. Burns seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
The Assessor reviewed the record of 922 Forest St. during recess and found that this property is
taxed and does not have the exempt status, she informed the Board once they were back in
session.
6. Moms House Inc. of Dover
A. 864 S State St.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
The property is currently exempt and is requesting to continue its exempt status.
The property was preliminarily denied because documentation was not provided to the Board by
the deadlines.
The property owner has submitted the proper documentation for our review, on March 20, 2017.
Currently Exempt with Kent County
EXEMPTION REQUEST
$148,200
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
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Ms. Amanda Penuela, Director was present for the hearing.
The Assessor started the hearing by letting the Board know that the organization had failed to
submit the requested documentation by the December 2016 deadline which lead to the denial of
the exempt status by the board.
The organization did submit the proper documentation on March 20, 2017.
Ms. Penuela told the board that her organization has created an administrative website, which
contains the information requested by the board, making it easy to attain the information.
Chairman Garfnkel asked Mr. Penuela for a brief description of the organization.
She told the board that the organization provides free child care for low income, widowed or
divorced woman, allowing them to return to school full time. The organization also provides
those mothers with child care, nutritional and financial education. The organization is funded
through private donations; it is not funded though Federal funds. Ms. Penuela told the board that
thy also raise a lot of funds with the “Delaware Dancing with the Stars” event.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exempt status, Mr. Galvin seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
7. Delaware Guidance Services
A. 103 Mont Blanc Blvd.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
The property is currently exempt and is requesting to continue its exempt status.
The property was preliminarily denied because the Board did not feel that the property met the
criteria for Exemption. A hearing was requested. (The property owner did submit the original
documentation by the deadline of 12/30/16)
The property owner has submitted the proper documentation for our review, on March 23, 2017.
Currently Exempt with Kent County
EXEMPTION REQUEST
$1,819,300
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
Mr. Hauge, Chief Financial Officer, was present for the hearing.
The Assessor started the hearing by letting the board know that the exempt request had
preliminarily been denied, because the Board had question. She also assured the Board that all of
the requested paper work had been turned in by the organization.
Chairman Garfinkel has some questions regarding the organizations IRS form 990, which were
answered by Mr. Hauge.
Mr. Hauge told the board that the organization mostly provides mental health counseling services
for children of low income families. He explained that the organization does get paid for their
services, but that since they serve low income families covered by Medicade they are considered
a non-profit organization. The rest of the revenue comes from State Grants, United Way Funds
and donations.
The facility is open to the public and does not turn down any patients even if they do not have
the money or insurance to pay for their services.
Mr. Hauge told the board that there are 5 offices located in the State of Delaware.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exempt status, which was seconded by Mr. Galvin.
Motion carried 3-0.
8. Mount Zion AME Church
A. 108 N Queen St.
B. 106 N New St.
C. 106 N Queen St.
D. 104 N Queen St.
E. 102 N New St.
F. 118 N New St. (122-124 N New St. per church records)
G. 118 N New St. (118-120 N New St. per church records)
H. 35 N Queen St. (new request 2016 & 2017)
I. 37 N Queen St.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
Preliminarily denied by Board in March 2017. Properties are “for Future Development”. They
are not adjacent to the existing church
Currently Exempt with Kent County
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
Present for the hearing were:
Mr. Ellis Louden, Pastor
Huey Moore, President of Trustee Board
Kelley Pitts, Administrative Assistant and member of Trustee Board
The Assessor opened the hearing by letting the board know that the organization had turned in all
of the paperwork at the requested dead line and that the board wanted to meet with the
organization because they had questions regarding the vacant pieces of land. She also mentioned
that the board had already approved to continue the exempt status for the church and a piece of
land right next to the church.
The board members decided to go over 35 and 37 N Queen Street separately.
35 N Queen Street Exempt Request $117,100
37 N Queen Street Exempt Request $9,900
When asked what these parcels are used for the Pastor told the board that the church struggles
with parking spaces for their services, which was what these two parcels were currently used for.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the church is going to use the lot located at 35 N Queen Street
for once the house has been demolished. Pastor Louden said that they are planning on using that
parcel as a parking lot as well.
When asked if the organization is planning on improving those lots, such as putting gravel or
stone down, so they may use it as a parking lot without having to take out any permits, the Pastor
told the board that he had concerns regarding stones due to the location of those lots. His concern
is that the rocks would become projectiles.
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Chairman Garfinkel asked what the organizations timeline for the black top was. The Pastor
replied that they are hoping to have that done within the next 5 (five) years.
Chairman Garfinkel suggested the motion to include a time line in which the two lots should be
improved.
Mr. Burns made the motion to exempt the properties located at 35 and 37 N Queen Street
conditioned on a 3 (three) year time line from the final City Council hearing to have the lots
converted into improved parking lots. Mr. Galvin seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
The Assessor suggested the board to review the following properties next:
108 N Queen Street - Exempt Request $4,500
106 N Queen Street – Exempt Request $10,800
104 N Queen Street – Exempt Request $10,200
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the organization is using these properties for. Pastor Louden
explained that they are currently used for excess parking, but that the church is looking to build a
Christian Center on the lots next to the church on either side, what side they have not decided yet
what side yet.
Chairman Garfinkel wanted to know what time line the church had in mind, Pastor Louden was
hoping that within the next 5 (five) to 7 (seven) years.
Mr. Burns pointed out that the church is probably buying the lots as they become available over
time, in hopes to grow the church. He also wanted to add the following lot to the motion:
106 N New Street – Exempt Request $38,100
102 N New Street – Exempt Request $9,900
Mr. Burns made the motion that all of the above mentioned properties continue with the exempt
status conditioned on a 3 (three) year timeline from the final City Council hearing to have a plan
in place and to be looked at by the Assessor’s Office, Mr. Galvin seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
The next properties discussed were:
118 N New Street (122 -124 N New Street per church records) Exempt Request $35,700
118 N New Street (118-120 N New Street per church records) Exempt Request $33,400
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Mr. Galvin asked if these two lots are also currently used for parking. Pastor Louden replied that
these two lots are seldom used for anything. He told the Board that the organization talked about
using them for a community garden for the time being.
The Board Members agreed that these lots should be used for something other than just vacant
lots. They liked the idea of using them as a community garden, benefitting the community.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to continue the exempt status for both of the properties, with a one-
year review by the Assessor, Mr. Burns seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
The Assessor let the organization know that the 2016 property taxes due for the parcel located at
35 N Queen Street will be waived once Council approves the exempt request during the May 22,
2017 council meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:18 P.M.
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Approved Properties for Council Review
PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-068.18-02-74.00 80 N HALSEY RD A & I HOUSING INC 109,900
ED05-068.18-05-41.00 728 MAPLE PKWY A & I HOUSING INC 102,200
ED05-076.08-02-63.03 235 N NEW ST A & I HOUSING INC 107,700
ED05-076.08-03-38.00 107 N QUEEN ST A M E CHURCH OF DOVER 10,800
ED05-068.19-02-85.00 SHADYBROOK ACORN FARMS LTD 52,300
ED05-067.13-02-29.00 6 BELLRIVE CT ADC I INC 181,100
ED05-076.08-03-37.00 101 N QUEEN ST AFRICAN M E CHURCH OF DOVER 551,400
ED05-077.00-01-21.00 835 BAY RD AMERICAN LEGION 1,739,000
ED05-076.15-01-03.000.003 BEISER BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 2,715,400
ED05-086.05-02-13.00 1275 S STATE ST BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 679,800
ED05-077.13-02-38.00 706 S STATE ST BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 177,600
ED05-077.13-02-08.00 822 S BRADFORD ST BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 97,400
ED05-077.13-02-12.00 804 S BRADFORD ST BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 233,700
ED05-077.13-01-52.00 640 S STATE ST BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 87,160,200
ED05-077.13-02-01.00 701 S GOVERNORS AVE BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 332,600
ED05-077.13-02-02.00 725 S GOVERNORS AVE BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 200,100
ED05-077.13-01-24.00 531 S GOVERNORS AVE BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 282,300
ED05-077.13-01-25.01 560 S GOVERNORS AVE BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 3,069,000
ED05-077.13-01-14.00 208 W WATER ST BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 526,300
ED05-077.13-01-18.00 540 S STATE ST BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC 7,769,000
ED05-076.08-05-05.00 25 N QUEEN ST BETHEL SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 306,300
ED05-076.08-05-06.00 19 N QUEEN ST BETHEL SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 32,100
ED05-068.14-03-55.00 1202 WHITE OAK RD BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD INC 166,300
ED05-068.14-03-56.00 SPRUANCE RD EXT BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD INC 900
ED05-076.08-06-16.00 48 S KIRKWOOD ST BIBLE WAY TEMPLE CHURCH 133,300
ED05-076.08-06-17.00 54 S KIRKWOOD ST BIBLE WAY TEMPLE CHURCH 1,022,800
ED05-076.08-06-18.00 60 S KIRKWOOD ST BIBLE WAY TEMPLE CHURCH 11,500
ED05-076.08-06-19.00 64 S KIRKWOOD ST BIBLE WAY TEMPLE CHURCH 23,300
ED05-067.19-02-12.00 221 SAULSBURY RD BLOOD BANK 2,601,100
ED05-076.08-03-17.00 103 N KIRKWOOD ST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 67,600
ED05-076.08-04-43.00 434 FULTON ST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 9,200
ED05-076.08-04-44.00 410 FULTON ST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 891,100
ED05-076.08-04-45.00 34 N QUEEN ST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 10,000
ED05-076.08-04-46.00 32 N QUEEN ST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 8,900
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PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-075.00-01-06.00 2285 FORREST AVE CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH $1,881,800
ED05-085.12-01-03.00 401 KESSELRING AVE CAPITAL BAPTIST CHURCH 1,343,600
ED05-077.17-03-10.00 911 S GOVERNORS AVE CAPITAL GRANGE NO 18 CO 604,700
ED05-077.17-03-15.00 S BRADFORD ST CAPITAL GRANGE NO 18 CO 77,800
ED05-085.08-02-02.01 NEW BURTON RD CAPITOL BAPT CHURCH OF DOVER 407,700
ED05-077.10-02-44.00 734 RIVER RD CAPITOL GREEN DAY CARE INC 156,500
ED05-077.10-02-45.00 744 RIVER RD CAPITOL GREEN DAY CARE INC 383,800
ED05-077.09-02-28.00 156 S BRADFORD ST CENDEL FOUNDATION 33,400
ED05-077.09-02-29.00 158 S BRADFORD ST CENDEL FOUNDATION 22,300
ED05-077.09-02-33.00 101 W LOOCKERMAN ST CENDEL FOUNDATION 1,030,400
ED05-076.08-05-72.00 41 S QUEEN ST CENTRAL DEL AHB FOR HUMANITY 11,900
ED05-077.09-01-02.00 101 S QUEEN ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FO HUMANITY 13,400
ED05-076.08-02-40.00 238 N NEW ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 13,500
ED05-076.08-04-35.00 21 N KIRKWOOD ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 10,300
ED05-076.08-04-36.00 23 N KIRKWOOD ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 10,300
ED05-076.08-04-37.00 29 N KIRKWOOD ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 12,800
ED05-076.08-05-18.00 24 N NEW ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 11,000
ED05-076.08-05-20.00 20 N NEW ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 47,600
ED05-076.08-05-23.00 12 N NEW ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 10,700
ED05-076.08-05-34.00 19 N NEW ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 75,500
ED05-076.08-05-36.00 27 N NEW ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 13,100
ED05-076.08-06-11.00 20 S KIRKWOOD ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 42,300
ED05-076.08-06-41.00 14 S QUEEN ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 10,400
ED05-076.08-06-43.00 18 S QUEEN ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 10,400
ED05-076.12-02-09.00 138 CHERRY ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 38,200
ED05-076.12-02-10.00 CHERRY ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 38,100
ED05-077.05-03-04.00 53 S NEW ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 47,500
ED05-077.05-03-39.00 50 S GOVERNORS AVE CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 102,500
ED05-077.09-01-01.00 67 S QUEEN ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 13,800
ED05-077.09-01-05.00 117 S QUEEN ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 13,900
ED05-076.08-05-29.00 223 W DIVISION ST CENTRAL DEL HAB FOR HUMANITY 107,800
ED05-076.08-06-42.00 16 S QUEEN ST CENTRAL DEL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC 10,400
ED05-077.05-03-15.00 11 S NEW ST CENTRAL DELAWARE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 72,700
ED05-077.11-04-44.00 478 BARRISTER PL CENTRAL DELAWARE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 49,200
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PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-076.08-04-08.00 534 FULTON ST CENTRAL DELAWARE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
ED05-067.15-02-12.00 118 N ANN AVE CENTRAL DELAWARE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
ED05-076.05-01-10.00 1549 FORREST AVE CHAPTER 850 VIETNAM AFFAIRS 42,300
ED05-067.20-01-17.00 346 PEAR ST CHARTER SCHOOL INC 3,264,700
ED05-067.20-01-76.00 CLARA ST CHARTER SCHOOL INC 124,800
ED05-076.08-01-02.00 310 PEAR ST CHARTER SCHOOL INC 170,400
ED05-067.15-04-76.01 707 WALKER RD CHILDREN'S CHOICE PROPERTY TWO, A PA NONPROFIT GROUP $542,100
ED05-077.09-05-42.00 E WATER ST CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1,983,500
ED05-077.09-05-43.00 505 S STATE ST CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 68,500
ED05-077.09-05-46.00 521 S STATE ST CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 132,700
ED05-077.14-01-19.01 614 S DUPONT HWY CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER 678,900
ED05-086.05-01-14.00 1156 GOVERNORS CHURCH OF CHRIST INC 456,300
ED05-067.20-03-01.00 422 N NEW ST CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS 262,800
ED05-067.20-03-02.00 414 N NEW ST CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS 249,200
ED05-077.13-01-56.00 631 S STATE ST CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS 12,772,100
ED05-076.08-03-07.00 117 N WEST ST CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD 412,200
ED05-067.19-02-02.41 840 WALKER RD COMM LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC 680,200
ED05-076.08-04-50.00 16 N QUEEN ST COMMUNITY HOLY TABERNACLE 187,400
ED05-067.20-01-75.00 340 N QUEEN ST CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM 681,300
ED05-067.14-01-68.00 1260 COLLEGE RD CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAHS WITS 504,200
ED05-077.09-04-22.00 226 S STATE ST DE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUND INC/WESLEY COLLEGE INC $2,336,000
ED05-085.00-01-08.00 NEW BURTON RD DEL AWARE RAILROAD, REAL ESTATE AGENT 214,800
ED05-076.08-05-31.00 217 W DIVISION ST DEL CONF AFRICAN METH EPIS CHURCH 192,900
ED05-068.09-01-11.00 967 N STATE ST DELAWARE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 282,400
ED05-068.09-01-11.01 N STATE ST DELAWARE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 3,300
ED05-068.09-01-16.03 LEPORE RD DELAWARE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 5,000
ED05-057.00-01-04.01 CRAWFORD CARROLL AVE DELAWARE CIVIC CENTER CORP 2,419,500
ED05-057.00-01-05.03 CRAWFORD CARROLL AVE DELAWARE CIVIC CENTER CORP 392,500
ED05-057.00-01-08.02 1528 N DUPONT HWY DELAWARE CIVIC CENTER CORP 4,400
ED05-067.19-04-51.00 103 MONT BLANC BLVD DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES $1,819,300
ED05-067.18-01-72.00 1289 WALKER RD DELAWARE HOUSING AUTHORITY 3,758,900
ED05-067.18-01-72.01 1289 WALKER RD DELAWARE HOUSING AUTHORITY 4,734,200
ED05-077.09-04-50.00 26 THE GREEN DELAWARE HOUSING AUTHORITY 2,166,200
ED05-077.09-04-54.00 16 THE GREEN DELAWARE HOUSING AUTHORITY 601,300
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PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-077.17-07-15.00 1116 S BRADFORD ST DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY 2,133,800
ED05-057.00-01-05.00 1570 N DUPONT HWY DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY 14,246,300
ED05-057.00-01-21.00 1200 N DUPONT HWY DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY 235,893,000
ED05-067.00-02-40.00 430 COLLEGE RD DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY 13,849,700
ED05-067.00-02-47.00 255 COLLEGE RD DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY 983,400
ED05-067.14-04-23.00 15 PIN OAK DR DIMA IX INC 217,300
ED05-076.10-02-03.01 223 MIFFLIN RD DIMA IX INC 198,100
ED05-077.06-01-67.00 456 E LOOCKERMAN ST DIMA IX INC 207,200
ED05-077.09-02-39.00 21 W LOOCKERMAN ST DOVER ART LEAGUE 508,700
ED05-077.09-03-39.00 40 THE GREEN DOVER CENTURY CLUB 388,500
ED05-077.10-02-43.00 730 RIVER RD DOVER ED COMM CENTER INC 39,200
ED05-068.09-02-01.01 765 BACON CT DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY 1,564,800
ED05-068.09-02-01.02 BACON AVE DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY 551,700
ED05-068.15-01-03.00 1 STEVENSON DR DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY 4,576,000
ED05-076.11-01-42.00 375 SIMON CIR DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY 5,258,900
ED05-077.09-03-02.00 411 S QUEEN ST DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY 2,648,000
ED05-077.10-01-22.00 430 NEW CASTLE AVE DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY 2,046,200
ED05-067.20-03-11.00 319 N NEW ST DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY 72,500
ED05-077.11-03-47.00 117 HOLMES ST DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY 98,200
ED05-067.16-01-32.00 523 ROSS ST DOVER INTERFAITH MISSION FOR HOUSING INC 120,100
ED05-067.18-01-79.00 1155 WALKER RD DOVER INTERFAITH MISSION FOR HOUSING INC 323,600
ED05-068.18-05-38.00 710 MAPLE PKWY EDGEHILL COMMUNITY CHURCH 178,200
ED05-068.18-05-39.00 702 MAPLE PKWY EDGEHILL COMMUNITY CHURCH 37,700
ED05-077.10-01-48.00 327 MARTIN ST EJB INC 564,400
ED05-077.09-04-65.00 305 S GOVERNORS AVE EJB INC 195,100
ED05-077.05-02-49.00 15 KENT CIR ELIZABETH MURPHY SCHOOL 3,413,400
ED05-077.05-04-47.00 E DIVISION ST ELIZABETH MURPHY SCHOOL 1,614,600
ED05-077.05-04-47.01 12 KINGS HWY ELIZABETH MURPHY SCHOOL 843,200
ED05-076.07-01-82.00 200 SAULSBURY RD ELKS LODGE BPOE 1903 3,595,500
ED05-067.01-01-96.00 OPAL PL EMERALD POINTE MAINTENANCE CO 10,300
ED05-067.01-01-97.00 OPAL PL EMERALD POINTE MAINTENANCE CO 29,200
ED05-067.01-01-98.00 TANZANITE CT EMERALD POINTE MAINTENANCE CO 2,800
ED05-067.01-01-99.00 GEMSTONE BLVD EMERALD POINTE MAINTENANCE CO 10,900
ED05-067.01-02-13.00 GEMSTONE BLVD EMERALD POINTE MAINTENANCE CO 3,500
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PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-067.01-02-14.00 TOPAZ CIR EMERALD POINTE MAINTENANCE CO 2,600
ED05-067.16-03-04.00 WALKER RD FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 129,000
ED05-067.16-03-08.00 301 WALKER RD FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 6,183,200
ED05-077.05-01-31.00 3 N BRADFORD ST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 60,700
ED05-076.05-06-16.00 HEATHERFIELD WAY FIRST FLAG, INC 7,500
ED05-076.05-06-31.00 HEATHERFIELD WAY FIRST FLAG, INC 8,400
ED05-077.11-01-01.00 761 S LITTLE CREEK RD FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF DOVER 1,823,800
ED05-067.00-03-06.02 4462 W DENNYS RD FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHRCH 4,125,600
ED05-067.19-04-44.00 MONT BLANC BLVD FOUR SEASONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 6,000
ED05-067.19-04-45.00 41 HOMBERG CIR FOUR SEASONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 32,700
ED05-067.19-04-46.00 HOMBERG CIR FOUR SEASONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 13,100
ED05-067.19-04-47.00 209 MONT BLANC BLVD FOUR SEASONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 3,800
ED05-067.19-04-48.00 109 MONT BLANC BLVD FOUR SEASONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 4,200
ED05-067.19-04-53.00 SAULSBURY RD FOUR SEASONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 1,600
ED05-067.19-04-54.00 MONT BLANC BLVD FOUR SEASONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 119,800
ED05-067.14-01-18.00 OAKMONT DR FOX HALL PLANTATION CO 1,000
ED05-067.17-01-81.00 28 CARNOUSTIE RD FOX HALL PLANTATION CO 3,200
ED05-076.05-07.11.00 PEPPLE VALLEY DRIVE FOX HALL WEST ADDITION HOA 233
ED05-067.05-02-19.01 1510 MCKEE RD FOX MEADOWS JOINT, VENTURE 1,100
ED05-076.06-08-32.01 129 PERIWINKLE DR GILMAN HOMES INC 13,200
ED05-067.14-01-69.00 1022 COLLEGE RD GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 250,500
ED05-067.14-01-69.01 1016 COLLEGE RD GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 13,500
ED05-067.14-01-70.01 350 MCKEE RD GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2,586,700
ED05-067.14-01-71.00 MCKEE RD GRACE PRESBYTERIAN, CHURCH 2,195,900
ED05-067.15-01-28.00 VILLAGE HAMLET HOMES ASSOC 17,600
ED05-067.15-01-76.00 43 QUAIL HOLLOW DR HAMLET HOMES ASSOC 7,300
ED05-076.08-04-29.00 425 W DIVISION ST HOLY TRIN CHRCH OF LIV GOD INC 999,300
ED05-076.08-04-27.00 429 W DIVISION ST HOLY TRIN CHRCH OF LIV GOD INC 142,800
ED05-068.19-01-13.00 1207 E DIVISION ST IGLESIA CHRISTIANA MARANTHA 1,004,900
ED05-075.00-01-05.00 2161 FORREST AVE JIREH CHRISTIAN CENTER INC 1,284,800
ED05-077.18-02-79.00 140 ROOSEVELT AVE KENT COUNTY THEA GUILD FOUN $227,900
ED05-067.00-02-12.08 1241 COLLEGE PARK DR KENT SUSSEX COMMUNITY SERV INC 1,387,900
ED05-067.14-01-70.00 MCKEE RD LIBERTY CHURCH INC 1,793,300
ED05-067.14-01-70.03 1150 COLLEGE RD LIBERTY CHURCH INC 782,900
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PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-077.17-07-13.00 1057 S GOVERNORS AVE LOVE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 425,300
ED05-068.18-01-01.02 430 KINGS HWY LUTHER TOWERS IV 3,193,200
ED05-077.06-02-90.01 101 BABB DR LUTHER VILLAGE I OF DOVER INC 4,031,900
ED05-077.06-02-90.02 1101 BABB LUTHER VILLAGE II OF DOVER INC 1,889,100
ED05-077.06-02-90.03 101 BABB LUTHER VILLAGE III OF DOVER INC 2,527,200
ED05-068.13-01-89.00 OAK LN LUTHERAN SENIOR SVCS OF DELA 258,000
ED05-068.17-03-20.00 430 KINGS HWY I LUTHERAN SENIOR SVCS OF DELA 8,256,300
ED05-068.17-03-20.01 430 KINGS HWY III LUTHERAN SENIOR SVCS OF DELA 3,223,300
ED05-068.18-01-01.00 430 KINGS HWY LUTHERAN SENIOR SVCS OF DELA 3,193,200
ED05-068.18-01-09.00 442 KINGS HWY LUTHERAN SENIOR SVCS OF DELA 191,700
ED05-056.20-01-47.00 MAPLE GLEN DR MAPLE GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASOCIATES INC 174,700
ED05-056.20-01-48.00 MAPLE GLEN DR MAPLE GLEn HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATES INC 163,400
ED05-056.20-01-46.00 MAPLE GLEN DR MAPLE GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATES INC 112,800
ED05-056.20-01-51.00 MAPLE GLEN DR MAPLE GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATES LLC 10,200
ED05-056.20-01-50.00 MAPLE GLEN DR MAPLE GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC 44,900
ED05-056.20-01-49.00 MAPLE GLEN DR MAPLE GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATON LLC 24,000
ED05-077.06-02-90.00 BABB DR MARTIN LUTHER FOUNDATION OF DE 1,331,000
ED05-076.00-01-02.00 1478 WYOMING MILL RD MASONIC HALL CORPORATION OF DOVER 1,784,900
ED05-067.05-02-19.00 MCKEE RD MEADOWS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 145,000
ED05-076.07-01-25.00 1121 FORREST AVE MODERN MATURITY CENTER INC 9,363,800
ED05-077.17-03-48.00 864 S STATE ST MOM'S HOUSE INC OF DOVER $148,200
ED05-076.08-03-32.00 110 N NEW ST MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH 40,700
ED05-076.08-03-31.00 120 N QUEEN ST MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH $56,800
ED05-076.08-03-33.00 108 N QUEEN ST MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH $4,500
ED05-076.08-03-34.00 106 N QUEEN ST MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH $10,800
ED05-076.08-03-35.00 104 N QUEEN ST MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH $10,200
ED05-076.08-03-55.00 102 N NEW ST MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH $9,900
ED05-076.08-03-53.00 106 N NEW ST MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH $38,100
ED05-076.08-03-48.00 118 N NEW ST MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH $35,700
ED05-076.08-03-49.00 118 N NEW ST MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH $33,400
ED05-067.05-02-09.00 3 MICHAEL CT MOUNT ZION AME INC 260,400
ED05-067.19-02-02.02 363 SAULSBURY RD NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AG LIFE & LABOR 857,700
ED05-076.12-04-26.00 JERUSALEM WAY NEW JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 179,200
ED05-076.12-04-26.01 25 JERUSALEM WAY NEW JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 224,700
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PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-076.12-04-25.00 JERUSALEM WAY NEW JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 44,700
ED05-085.00-01-06.00 NEW BURTON RD PENNSYLVANIA LINES LLC 291,600
ED05-077.05-03-71.00 46 S BRADFORD ST PEOPLES CONGREGATION CHURCH 1,344,700
ED05-077.05-03-72.00 46 S BRADFORD ST PEOPLES CONGREGATION CHURCH 69,500
ED05-067.07-01-10.00 381 COLLEGE RD PEOPLE'S PLACE PROPERITES INC 227,100
ED05-076.10-02-07.02 165 COMMERCE WAY PEOPLES PLACE PROPERTIES INC 1,387,900
ED05-067.07-01-12.00 381 COLLEGE PEOPLE'S PLACE PROPERTIES INC 1,192,300
LC05-058.17-03-42.00 110 PERSIMMON CIR PERSIMMON PARK PLACE 335,700
ED05-077.17-01-59.00 805 S GOVERNORS AVE PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF DE INC 400,400
ED05-077.05-04-16.00 S BRADFORD ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF DOVER 3,500
ED05-077.05-04-19.00 54 S STATE ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF DOVER 1,791,900
ED05-077.09-03-14.01 316 S GOVERNORS AVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF DOVER 718,100
ED05-067.00-02-14.00 1175 MCKEE RD PRESBYTERIAN HOMES INC 12,838,800
ED05-067.00-02-15.00 COLLEGE RD PRESBYTERIAN HOMES INC 13,447,700
ED05-076.05-01-10.0 .08 AC Marsh Creek Ln Presidential Assoc 6,000
ED05-099.99-99-999.999.010 CELL TOWERS PRIORITY RADIO INC 144,000
ED05-077.09-05-45.00 509 S STATE ST RECTOR WARDENS & VESTRYAMAN 34,300
ED05-067.17-01-80.01 911 DOVER KENTON RD ROBBINS HOSE CO 971,000
ED05-077.09-02-13.00 103 S GOVERNORS AVE ROBBINS HOSE CO 231,100
ED05-077.09-02-14.00 103 S GOVERNORS AVE ROBBINS HOSE CO 79,500
ED05-077.09-02-15.00 103 S GOVERNORS AVE ROBBINS HOSE CO 2,252,300
ED05-077.09-02-16.00 S BRADFORD ST ROBBINS HOSE CO 125,100
ED05-077.09-02-17.00 116 S BRADFORD ST ROBBINS HOSE CO 55,600
ED05-076.09-02-86.00 WORCHESTER DR ROBINO-SEA CHASE LLC 1,600
ED05-076.09-02-87.00 TRAFALGAR DR ROBINO-SEA CHASE LLC 29,000
ED05-076.09-02-88.00 WORCHESTER DR ROBINO-SEA CHASE LLC 9,200
ED05-076.09-02-89.00 WESTOVER DR ROBINO-SEA CHASE LLC 1,000
ED05-076.12-02-72.00 409 W LOOCKERMAN ST SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 113,800
ED05-076.12-02-73.00 407 W LOOCKERMAN ST SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 472,000
ED05-076.20-01-78.00 647 WYOMING AVE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 1,724,900
ED05-067.12-03-35.00 SILVER LAKE DR SILVER LAKE TOWNHOUSE COMM 7,400
ED05-067.12-03-36.00 SILVER LAKE DR SILVER LAKE TOWNHOUSE COMM 14,500
ED05-076.08-03-02.00 105 N WEST ST SOLID ROCK SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH INC 597,500
ED05-068.13-01-51.00 425 N DUPONT HWY ST ANDREWS CHURCH 2,584,300
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PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-067.18-03-15.00 1156 WALKER RD ST JOHNS EVANGELICAL CHURCH 601,600
ED05-077.17-04-27.00 106 PINE ST ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH 547,300
ED05-077.17-04-48.00 105 LOTUS ST ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH 612,000
ED05-077.17-04-49.00 109 LOTUS ST ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH 39,300
ED05-077.17-04-50.00 113 LOTUS ST ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH 129,400
ED05-077.11-03-43.00 HOLMES ST STONEY CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOC 72,300
ED05-067.00-02-23.00 COLLEGE RD SUNSET MEMORIAL GARDENS INC 130,200
ED05-076.06-04-26.00 43 LAMPLIGHTER LN THE GREENS TOWN MEETING ASSOC 221,000
ED05-076.08-05-73.00 45 S QUEEN ST THE MILFORD HOUSING DEV CORP 11,900
ED05-076.08-06-24.00 47 S KIRKWOOD ST THE MILFORD HOUSING DEV CORP 11,900
ED05-067.18-01-85.00 200 HARMONY THE MILFORD HOUSING DEV CORP 3,143,200
ED05-077.09-05-01.01 S STATE ST THE NEW PARSONAGE LLC 4,400
ED05-077.09-05-44.00 507 S STATE ST THE RECTOR WARDEN & VESTRYMAN 273,700
ED05-076.08-01-41.01 611 FOREST ST THE SALVATION ARMY 789,300
ED05-077.13-02-10.00 812 S BRADFORD ST THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY-DEL INC 210,200
ED05-076.08-05-11.00 37 N QUEEN ST TRUSTEES OF MT ZION AME CHURCH $9,900
ED05-076.08-05-10.00 35 N QUEEN ST TRUSTEES OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH $117,100
ED05-077.05-01-44.00 139 STATE TRUSTEES OF THE PENINSULA 714,300
ED05-077.05-01-45.00 141 N STATE ST TRUSTEES OF THE PENINSULA 63,300
ED05-077.09-05-02.00 215 S STATE ST TRUSTEES OF WESLEY CHURCH 1,126,200
ED05-077.09-05-03.00 219 S STATE ST TRUSTEES OF WESLEY CHURCH 56,000
ED05-077.09-05-09.00 20 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA TRUSTEES OF WESLEY CHURCH 1,130,000
ED05-077.09-05-10.00 30 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA TRUSTEES OF WESLEY CHURCH 1,212,200
ED05-067.17-01-01.00 N TURNBERRY DR TURNBERRY MAINTENANCE ASSOC 51,000
ED05-067.17-01-38.00 S TURNBERRY DR TURNBERRY MAINTENANCE ASSOC 113,300
ED05-067.17-01-39.00 S TURNBERRY DR TURNBERRY MAINTENANCE ASSOC 118,100
ED05-077.09-01-36.01 101 S NEW ST UNION AME CHURCH 246,000
ED05-077.09-01-36.00 222 W REED ST UNION AME CHURCH 48,300
ED05-076.11-01-09.00 LAND FOREST ST UNION MISS BAPTIST CHURCH $25,200
ED05-076.11-01-19.00 37 BERTRAND RD UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, INC 39,500
ED05-076.12-01-03.01 838 LINCOLN ST UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, INC 4,700
ED05-076.12-01-41.00 883 LINCOLN ST UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, INC 71,000
ED05-076.12-01-42.00 883 LINCOLN ST UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, INC 796,600
ED05-068.17-03-48.00 140 HAZEL RD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 221,700
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PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-077.00-01-18.01 69 TRANSPORTATION CIR UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE 2,073,000
ED05-067.16-01-01.00 720 PEAR ST VETERANS OF WW II 466,900
ED05-068.18-05-48.00 18 GREENHILL RD VICTORY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 1,040,700
ED05-076.03-01-92.00 CANNON MILL DR VILLAGE OF CANNON MILL HOA INC 140,100
ED05-076.03-01-93.00 CANNON MILL DR VILLAGE OF CANNON MILL HOA INC 39,600
ED05-076.03-01-94.00 E SHELDRAKE CIR VILLAGE OF CANNON MILL HOA INC 56,200
ED05-076.03-01-95.00 E SHELDRAKE CIR VILLAGE OF CANNON MILL HOA INC 32,100
ED05-076.03-01-96.00 QUILLEN ST VILLAGE OF CANNON MILL HOA INC 40,700
ED05-076.03-01-99.00 E SHELDRAKE CIR VILLAGE OF CANNON MILL HOA INC 39,900
ED05-076.03-03-38.00 LOFTLAND DR VILLAGE OF CANNON MILL HOA INC 24,800
ED05-076.03-03-39.00 PARADEE DR VILLAGE OF CANNON MILL HOA INC 32,700
ED05-076.09-03-70.00 NORTHDOWN DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS 50,900
ED05-076.09-03-71.00 NORTHDOWN DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS 132,300
ED05-076.09-02-01.00 TRAFALGAR DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 118,300
ED05-076.13-01-57.00 WESTOVER DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 7,200
ED05-076.13-01-58.00 TRAFALGAR DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 87,800
ED05-076.13-02-57.00 TRAFALGAR DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 1,200
ED05-076.13-02-58.00 TRAFALGAR DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 15,700
ED05-076.13-02-59.00 THAMES DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 6,500
ED05-076.13-02-60.00 WESTOVER DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 9,800
ED05-076.13-02-61.00 NORTHDOWN DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 6,500
ED05-076.13-03-18.00 CHARRING CROSS DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 20,300
ED05-076.13-03-31.00 CHARRING CROSS DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 30,100
ED05-076.13-04-64.00 FAIRNEST CT VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 3,900
ED05-076.13-04-65.00 NORTHDOWN DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 3,200
ED05-076.13-04-66.00 WESTOVER DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 2,100
ED05-076.13-04-87.00 NORTHDOWN DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 34,100
ED05-076.13-05-48.00 NORTHDOWN DR VILLAGE OF WESTOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC 4,800
ED05-067.00-01-17.00 1430 MCKEE RD WASH DIST ADVISORY BOARD 346,700
ED05-077.05-01-37.00 34 N STATE ST WESLEY COLLEGE 278,700
ED05-077.05-01-36.00 28 N STATE ST WESLEY COLLEGE 301,900
ED05-077.05-01-35.00 22 N STATE ST WESLEY COLLEGE 256,500
ED05-077.05-01-30.00 9 N BRADFORD ST WESLEY COLLEGE 172,300
ED05-077.05-01-29.00 21 N BRADFORD ST WESLEY COLLEGE 1,022,300
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PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-077.05-01-01.00 120 N STATE ST WESLEY COLLEGE 17,864,500
ED05-076.08-03-56.00 115 N NEW ST WESLEY COLLEGE 475,800
ED05-077.09-03-01.00 300 S NEW ST WESLEY COLLEGE 3,069,400
ED05-077.05-04-22.00 34 S STATE ST WESLEY COLLEGE 565,900
ED05-077.05-01-25.00 30 FULTON ST WESLEY COLLEGE 368,700
ED05-076.08-02-79.00 200 N GOVERNORS AVE WESLEY COLLEGE 61,000
ED05-076.08-02-78.00 202 N GOVERNORS AVE WESLEY COLLEGE 114,300
ED05-068.17-02-41.00 213 N BRADFORD ST WESLEY COLLEGE 2,064,600
ED05-068.17-02-11.00 208 N BRADFORD ST WESLEY COLLEGE 5,437,900
ED05-067.20-01-78.00 511 MARY ST WESLEY COLLEGE 1,058,700
ED05-067.20-01-74.00 501 CLARA ST WESLEY COLLEGE 795,300
ED05-077.05-01-02.00 112 FULTON ST WESLEY COLLEGE 14,604,300
ED05-067.20-01-79.00 308 N QUEEN ST WESLEY COLLEGE INC 82,900
ED05-077.05-01-14.00 119 W DIVISION ST WESLEY COLLEGE INC 63,900
ED05-067.20-01-77.00 308 N QUEEN ST WESLEY COLLEGE INC 425,500
ED05-077.05-01-38.00 44 N STATE ST WESLEY COLLEGE INC 379,500
ED05-076.08-05-51.00 18 N GOVERNORS AVE WESLEY COLLEGE INC 36,200
ED05-077.05-01-16.00 2 N BRADFORD ST WESLEY COLLEGE INC 209,300
ED05-068.13-01-02.00 N STATE ST WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH 771,900
ED05-076.12-04-23.00 S QUEEN ST WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH 524,300
ED05-077.09-05-04.01 S STATE ST WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH 5,200
ED05-077.09-05-07.00 11 E NORTH ST WESLEY UM CHURCH TRUSTEES 146,100
ED05-077.09-05-08.00 15 E NORTH ST WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 466,600
ED05-067.17-04-69.00 ARBOR DR WESTFIELD MAINTENANCE CORP 45,600
ED05-067.17-04-67.00 ARBOR DR WESTFIELD MAINTENANCE CORP 115,400
ED05-076.09-02-39.00 TRAFALGAR DR WESTOVER LLC 30,600
ED05-076.10-02-87.00 TRAFALGAR DR WESTOVER LLC 732,500
ED05-076.10-02-89.00 TRAFALGAR DR WESTOVER LLC 11,800
ED05-076.13-03-33.00 CHARRING CROSS DR WESTOVER LLC 176,700
ED05-067.19-02-11.00 992 WHATCOAT VILLAGE DR WHATCOAT COMMUNITY DEV INC 4,186,800
ED05-067.19-02-10.00 341 SAULSBURY RD WHATCOAT METHODIST CHURCH 4,346,500
ED05-068.17-01-32.00 RODNEY RD WHATCOAT METHODIST CHURCH 144,900
ED05-067.19-02-03.00 WALKER RD WHATCOAT UNITED METHODIST CHUR 8,700
ED05-057.00-01-46.01 3282 N DUPONT HWY WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY 6,247,700
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PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE
ED05-057.00-01-46.00 3282 N DUPONT HWY WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY 12,237,700
ED05-077.17-05-01.00 1137 S STATE ST Y M C A OF DELAWARE 3,222,400
ED05-067.18-02-01.00 825 KENTON RD YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC 1,366,800
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Denied Properties for Council Review
PARCEL NUMBER # STREET OWNER VALUE TAX
ED05-078.00-01-08.01 PAR 3 S LITTLE CREEK RD BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC $229,500 $929.48
ED05-078.00-01-08.02 PAR 2 HORSEPOND RD BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC $134,200 $543.51
ED05-077.00-03-05.00 801 KRISKO CIR DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY $442,100 $1,790.51
ED05-077.00-03-04.00 601 KRISKO CIR DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY $387,900 $1,571.00
ED05-057.11-01-44.00 22 GRISTMILL RD DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY $138,600 $561.33
ED05-087.00-01-06.01 DAFB DOVER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $825,000 $3,341.25
ED05-068.10-01-36.00 796 MILLER DR WHATCOAT UNITED METH CHURCH $209,300 $847.67
ED05-077.13-01-30.05 793 S QUEEN ST CENTRAL DE ONCOLOGY CENTER INC $1,500,500 $6,077.03
ED05-087.00-01-05.00 LAND HORSEPOND RD JJ & B ENTERPRISES GP $259,900 $1,052.60
ED05-076.08-01-44.00 FULTON ST SOUTHERN STATES COOP INC $24,100 $97.61
ED05-086.05-01-15.00 1156 GOVERNORS PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH $163,600 $662.58
ED05-076.08-01-32.00 801 W DIVISION ST AID IN DOVER INC $279,500 $1,131.98
ED05-076.08-01-34.00 731 W DIVISION ST AID IN DOVER INC $87,900 $356.00
ED05-076.08-01-43.00 S WEST ST PENNSYLVANIA LINES LLC $50,700 $205.34
ED05-077.09-03-13.00 402 S NEW ST DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY $40,400 $163.62
ED05-077.05-03-14.00 13 S NEW ST DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY $10,700 $43.34
ED05-076.06-08-25.01 N CAROLINE PL GILMAN HOMES INC $33,300 $134.87
$4,817,200 $19,509.66