Special Council Minutes

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Council Meeting was held on May 29, 2018 at 5:32 p.m. with Council President Slavin presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis (arrived at 5:34 p.m.), Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Sudler was absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, and Mrs. McDowell. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. RECONSIDERATION OF MOTION OF MAY 14, 2018 - RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03 During the Annual Council meeting of May 14, 2018, Resolution No. 2018-03 was referred to the Council Committee of the Whole/Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee due to questions regarding the public hearing requirements being met. Mr. Anderson moved for reconsideration of Resolution No. 2018-03, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03 APPROVING THE 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2018-03, seconded by Mr. Neil. Mr. Anderson thanked Mrs. Tracy Harvey for the work that she had done, noting that he was grateful to get some important questions answered because they are very important for maintaining their federal grants and they were not available in time for the meeting. Mr. Anderson stated that he had a concern for next year when the Council looks at this particular block grant, noting that changes have occurred on the ground that may be beneficial for them to look at, for instance, when Dover or Kent County has its own housing development corporation, they may want to make sure that some of this money goes there from the housing portion, not out of the social action portion. Mr. Anderson suggested that they reopen this process to make sure that they have a chance to fund the new, local corporation that is being funded. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Harvey advised that they cannot fund other projects that have not been allocated in a multi-year grant. She noted that the new grant funding process would begin after 2019. Responding to Mayor Christansen, Mr. Anderson advised that a local community housing and development corporation was being formed from the Mayor’s task force on homelessness. Mayor Christiansen advised that any recommendations from the taskforce would have to have approval by City Council, including the housing corporation. The motion for adoption of Resolution No. 2018-03 was adopted, as follows:

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 29, 2018 PAGE 2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Dover is entitled to $270,899 through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program; and WHEREAS, the City of Dover has prepared the 2018 Action Plan, in accordance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines, that serves as the primary planning document for identifying and meeting the housing and community development needs for the low and moderate-income residents of Dover; and WHEREAS, the City of Dover is in favor of utilizing the Community Development Block Grant funds for the community development purposes in accordance with the National Community Development objectives of benefiting low and moderate income families, eliminating slums and blight, and meeting other community development objectives; and WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the City of Dover to submit a Consolidated Plan and an Action Plan for Application for Federal Assistance including the proposed use of funds and including certain certifications and policies to obtain its $270,889 entitlement; for eligible activities; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER APPROVE THE 2018 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and application for Federal Assistance included in the Action Plan, along with certifications and policies attached and authorize its forwarding to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for consideration. ADOPTED: May 29, 2018 Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of May 29, 2018 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2018\05-29-2018 Special Council Minutes.wpd