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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
JUNE 11, 2018 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
OPEN FORUM - 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:00 P.M.)
THE “OPEN FORUM” SEGMENT IS PROVIDED TO EXTEND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
TO SHARE THEIR QUESTIONS, THOUGHTS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS, AND COMPLAINTS. DISCUSSION OF
ANY ITEM APPEARING ON THE AGENDA AS A PUBLIC HEARING IS PROHIBITED DURING THE OPEN
FORUM AS AN OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED DURING CONSIDERATION OF THAT ITEM. CITIZEN
COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES. COUNCIL IS PROHIBITED FROM TAKING ACTION
SINCE THEY ARE NOT IN OFFICIAL SESSION; HOWEVER, THEY MAY SCHEDULE SUCH ITEMS AS REGULAR
AGENDA ITEMS AND ACT UPON THEM IN THE FUTURE.
INVOCATION BY BISHOP THOMAS L. HOLSEY
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN FRED NEIL
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
* CONSENT AGENDA
THOSE ITEMS ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA WHICH ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND NON-
CONTROVERSIAL SHALL BE MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE
ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS
UNLESS A MEMBER OF COUNCIL SO REQUESTS, IN WHICH EVENT THE MATTER SHALL BE REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED A SEPARATE ITEM.
* 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
A. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 14, 2018
B. ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 14, 2018
2. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION AND CONGRATULATIONS - NICHOLAS H. RODRIGUEZ
3. PRESENTATION - RELOCATION OF DOVER POST OFFICE
4. PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC FUND BUDGET
5. SETTING OF ELECTRIC RATES AND TARIFFS
(STAFF RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF RATES & TARIFFS AS PRESENTED FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2019, SETTING THE POWER COST ADJUSTMENT TO A CREDIT OF ($.00382), AND NOT
REINSTATING THE BUSINESS RETENTION RATE THAT EXPIRED ON JULY 1, 2016)
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6. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 2018-04 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS OR
NOTES BY ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY NO. 1 OF DOVER, DELAWARE
* 7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - MAY 15, 2018
A. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
(1) UPDATE - DOVER PARK MASTER PLAN
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
B. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
(1) SALE AND DISPOSITION OF EXCESS REAL PROPERTY
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION, AS
FOLLOWS: 1. DETERMINE THAT THE PROPERTY IS EXCESS PROPERTY;
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY THE EXCESS PROPERTY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2-422 D - STANDARD METHOD OF
DISPOSITION UNLESS REQUESTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO DISPOSE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2, SECTION E - EXCEPTION TO STANDARD METHOD
OF DISPOSITION; AND 3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO NEGOTIATE
A FINAL SALE PRICE)
8. SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING - SALE AND DISPOSITION OF EXCESS REAL PROPERTY
(STAFF RECOMMENDS SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018 AT
7:30 P.M.)
* 9. MONTHLY REPORTS - APRIL 2018
A. CITY ASSESSOR’S REPORT
B. CITY COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND REPORT
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
D. CITY PLANNER’S REPORT
E. CONTROLLER/TREASURER’S BUDGET REPORT
F. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
* 10. SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY - TERM TO EXPIRE
DECEMBER 31, 2018 - SECOND ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF - BENJAMIN SMETANA
* 11. APPOINTMENTS
A. CITY CHAPLAIN - ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 2019
(1) RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN
A. BISHOP THOMAS HOLSEY
B. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SUBCOMMITTEES - ONE-YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE
MAY 2019
(1) LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE
A. RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN
A-1. WILLIAM F. HARE - CHAIR
A-2. DANIEL T. SHEVOCK
(2) PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
A. RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN
A-1. ROY SUDLER, JR. - CHAIR
A-2. M. MILFORD CALDWELL, JR.
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* 11. APPOINTMENTS (CONTINUED)
B. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SUBCOMMITTEES - ONE-YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE
MAY 2019
(3) SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
A. RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN
A-1. BRIAN E. LEWIS - CHAIR
B. RECOMMENDED BY COMMITTEE CHAIR
B-1. WILLIAM T. GARFINKEL
(4) UTILITY COMMITTEE
A. RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN
A-1. SCOTT W. COLE - CHAIR
A-2. KATHLEEN DOYLE
B. RECOMMENDED BY COMMITTEE CHAIR
B-1. MARGARET A. SCARBOROUGH
C. CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS - ONE-YEAR
TERMS TO EXPIRE MAY 2019
(1) RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN
A. DAVID L. ANDERSON
B. BRIAN E. LEWIS
C. FRED A. NEIL
D. DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY - SIX-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE AUGUST 15, 2023
(1) RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
A. R OBERT F. M ERRITT ( TO FILL THE EXPIRED TERM OF
CHERRITTA L. MATTHEWS)
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(1) RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN
A. CLAYTON E. HAMMOND II (MINORITY VOTING MEMBER)
F. GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN BOARD
(1) RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN
A. DAVID L. ANDERSON
B. BRIAN E. LEWIS
G. OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) BOARD
(1) RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN
A. SCOTT W. COLE
B. MATTHEW J. LINDELL
H. POLICE PENSION PLAN - RETIREMENT COMMITTEE
(1) RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN
A. DAVID L. ANDERSON
B. BRIAN E. LEWIS
12. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-05
THE FIRST READING IS OFFERED ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. FINAL ACTION BY COUNCIL
WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE SECOND READING ON JUNE 25, 2018. THE ORDINANCE IS
AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT
WWW.CITYOFDOVER.COM UNDER "GOVERNMENT," OR BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE AT 736-7008 OR CITYCLERK@DOVER.DE.US.
A. FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 CITY OF DOVER BUDGET ORDINANCES
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13. CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. ADJOURNMENT
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IMPROVEMENTS, OR SALES OR LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY;
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"PUBLIC RECORD" IN §10002 OF THIS TITLE WHERE SUCH DISCUSSION MAY DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS OF SUCH
DOCUMENTS;
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EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on May 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 6:02 p.m.), Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil,
Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Lewis was absent. Mayor Christiansen was
also present.
Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell, Deputy City Solicitor William Pepper, and
Mrs. McDowell. Other staff members present were Captain Chad Bernat (arrived at 6:29 p.m.).
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4) - Strategy
sessions, including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney-at-law, with
respect to collective bargaining or pending or potential litigation, but only when an open
meeting would have an adverse effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public
body and pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(6) - Discussion of the content of documents,
excluded from the definition of "public record" in §10002 of this title where such discussion
may disclose the contents of such documents (§10002 (l)(1) Any personnel, medical or pupil
file, the disclosure of which would constitute an invasion of personal privacy, under this
legislation or under any State or federal law as it relates to personal privacy. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m.
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Collective Bargaining Strategy Session - Tentative Labor Agreement - American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
During the executive session, members of Council reviewed the terms of the tentative labor
agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME) labor agreement, as presented. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Request for Approval of Extension of Pay Benefits
During the executive session, members of Council considered the request for approval of extension
of pay benefits.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the request for extension of pay benefits. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
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The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting of May 14, 2018 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING
The Annual Council Meeting was held on May 14, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Christiansen
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis (departed
at 7:39 p.m. and returned at 7:52 p.m.), Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, Mr. Lindell, and Mr. Slavin.
Staff members present were Police Captain Bernat, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Fire
Chief Carey, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell.
The invocation was given by Reverend Elmer N. Davis Sr., Dover Police Department Chaplain,
followed by the Presentation of the Colors by Dover High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps (AFJROTC), the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Towne Point Elementary School
Students, and the National Anthem by the Kent Chamber Choir.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Anderson requested that item #14B - Resolution No. 2018-03 Approving the 2018 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Neil
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2018
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 23, 2018 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT/VICE-MAYOR
Mayor Christiansen opened the floor for nominations for Council President/Vice-Mayor for
2018/2019.
Mr. Lindell moved to nominate Timothy A. Slavin to serve as Council President/Vice-Mayor for
2018/2019, seconded by Mr. Hare.
Mr. Neil moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
The motion to elect Timothy A. Slavin to serve as Council President/Vice-Mayor for 2018/2019
was carried with Mr. Sudler voting present.
PRESENTATION - KENT ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
Mr. Gerald Esposito, President of the Greater Kent Committee and a new member of the Kent
Economic Partnership, advised that he was representing the Kent Economic Partnership on behalf
of its President, Mr. Gregg Moore, who had a conflict.
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Mr. Esposito stated that the Greater Kent Committee is a group of about 100 CEOs and business
leaders whose mission it is to improve the quality of life for people in central Delaware. He noted
that some of their successes were the Delaware Turf and the CenDel Foundation Community
Building in Dover. The vision of the Delaware Turf, which has brought 40,000 visitors and
$333,000 in revenue into this area, was to be an economic driver for Delaware.
Mr. Esposito advised that the Kent Economic Partnership is a 501C3 organization that operates out
of the Kent County Levy Court building. He noted that the Levy Court approved an amendment to
the bylaws that allows the staff, executive director and other staff to report directly to the board of
directors of the Kent Economic Partnership and to expand the board of directors to include two (2)
members of the Greater Kent Committee. Mr. Esposito stated that the goal of the partnership is to
represent all of the communities in Kent County and to strengthen the business community and to
advance recruitment, expansion, and retention.
Mr. Esposito noted that the area that they want to focus on is using infrastructure that is already in
place with the Greater Dover Committee and the Kent Economic Partnership, as opposed to setting
up new committees. He advised that a lot of work has already been done, including a study
analyzing business and growth opportunities in central Delaware, which was sponsored in the
Greater Kent committee. Mr. Esposito stated that they had commissioned Rockport Analytics, a
nationally known expert in the field, and they identified five (5) different cluster areas as
opportunities for growing in Kent County, as follows: 1) Business and legal services, 2) distribution,
warehousing, and logistics, 3) healthcare, 4) education skills development, and 5) quality of life
issues.
Mr. Esposito stated that the Greater Kent Committee and Kent Economic Partnership believe that
collaboration is the key to economic development. He noted that they have a commitment to get
infrastructure investment in workforce development in other areas and the Greater Kent Committee
has already committed $100,000 for each of the next three years for this effort. Mr. Espsito stated
that Kent County Levy Court has dedicated over $200,000 for salary and in-kind services of offices
and administrative support. He advised that they had met with all of the major municipalities that
are involved and that they were asking for support from private businesses, as well as requesting the
State Bond Bill Committee for $100,000.
Mr. Esposito stated that they concluded a national, regional, and local search last month for the
newly refocused executive director position and a candidate has been selected to present to the board.
Mr. Esposito stated that they were excited and were hoping that the City of Dover could support
them.
Mr. Sudler suggested that the City’s Economic Development Committee members have the
opportunity to hear the presentation. Responding, Mayor Christiansen advised that a presentation
would be made at their next meeting for informational purposes.
PRESENTATION - 2017 ANNUAL REPORT - DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP
Ms. Tina Bradbury, Operations and Program Manager for the Downtown Dover Partnership,
reviewed the 2017 Annual Report.
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Mr. Sudler commended the Downtown Dover Partnership for the excellent job they did with Unlock
the Block, noting that he was glad that the governor was there, and actually listening to the concerns
of the business owners downtown, and also the representatives such as himself.
Mr. Anderson asked if the Wesley College discount program would be expanded to other college
students. Responding, Ms. Bradbury stated that the program was being tested with Wesley and
would, hopefully, expand to Delaware State and Delaware Tech.
By unanimous consent the 2017 Annual Report of the Downtown Dover Partnership was
unanimously accepted.
PRESENTATION - CLEAN HANDS FOR TAX DELINQUENCIES
Mrs. Cheryl Bundek, City Assessor, provided a presentation of the Clean Hands Procedure for
Delinquent Property Tax Collection.
PROCLAMATION - COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency has improved the lives of scores of individuals
and families throughout the City of Dover by promoting solutions to a broad range of challenges.
The Agency strives to ignite economic growth and promote economic stability, which builds stronger
communities, fosters self-sufficiency, and helps to ensure that all citizens are able to live in dignity;
and
WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency has provided greater opportunities for those in
need of assistance by creating pathways to prosperity through programs that offer benefits such as
job training, affordable housing, and utility assistance for seniors; and
WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency offers innovative solutions that create a greater
chance of success for everyone and continues to be a voice for the disenfranchised in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 2018 as COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH in the City
of Dover in recognition of the hard work and dedication of First State Community Action Agency.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to
Ms. Kaneisha Trott, Communications and Public Relations Specialist with the First State
Community Action Agency.
Ms. Trott thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support of First State Community Action
Agency, noting that they have been working hard fighting poverty for over 53 years. She noted that
there are over 7000 Dover residents that still live in poverty, but they are fighting, and they are
grateful for the partnership with the City to help provide relief and important services, education, and
tools that will help them become more self-sufficient and to provide for themselves and their
families.
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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
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 American Public Works Association 2018 National Public Works Week theme,
“The Power of Public Works,” speaks to the essential nature of public works services in support of
everyday quality of life. 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 20 – 26, 2018 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 and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, and the Public Works Department Staff. Mrs. Duca
thanked the Mayor and members of City Council for taking the time to recognize the staff and
services that are provided by the Department of Public Works, which are critical to the public health,
and the quality of life of the residents and community within the City of Dover. She also thanked
the City Manager who, over the past year and in years prior as the Controller/Treasurer, has provided
the department with a considerable amount of support and assistance in trying to help them reach
their goals efficiently and effectively, and to make improvements as they go.
Mrs. Duca stated that, most of all, she wanted to thank the staff of the Department of Public Works
who are extremely dedicated to their jobs. They work in all types of weather, all kinds of conditions,
and at all hours of the day in order to make sure that our community is served and issues are
addressed.
STATE OF THE CITY MESSAGE - MAYOR ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
Mayor Christiansen presented the State of the City address, as follows:
“Good evening Mr. President, Honored Members of Council, my fellow Doverians.
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As we bring the 300th Anniversary year of our city to an end we look back over those
past 300 years of progress and the unique place in the history of the United States that
the City of Dover has held.
Since its founding by William Penn, Dover and the State of Delaware have played
a pivotal role in the formation of this country by many local heroes, heroines and just
plain ordinary folks. From Caesar Rodney, John Dickinson to Annie Jump Cannon,
Dover has been a player not only on the world stage but also the frontiers of space.
Next year is the 50th anniversary of the first space suits made right here at ILC
Dover. Those very suits helped America reach for the moon and the stars.
We are the home to the movers of our military might, defending freedom around the
world. Each of the C-17 and C-5 aircraft bears the name of Dover on its fuselage as
we proudly call Dover Air Force Base our own. We have also witnessed first-hand
the return of those heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy
the many freedoms and liberties we hold so dearly. We as a city must continue to
foster the terrific relationship we share with our Air Base Community, because Dover
is Dover Air Force Base and Dover Air Force Base is Dover.
Dover is where America started. Certainly we know that the important documents;
the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were written in Philadelphia, but they were
penned by a Doverian and ratified in a Dover tavern just two blocks from where we
gather today by 36 Delawareans who said The United States of America is not such
a bad idea - and so, the great legacy and history of our great country began, here in
Dover.
Each of us who live in Dover and call this place our home have a responsibility to
one another and to those who have gone before us, but especially to those who will
call Dover their home in the future. We must work diligently and positively to make
our city meet and exceed our expectations and those of our citizens.
Each of our city departments and our employees struggle daily to meet those
expectations and challenges. We must give them the tools and personnel that will
maintain our city, and our relationships with our current businesses and foster growth
in the future. This will accelerate economic development and bring the many needed
jobs to Dover and Kent County. We have seen Rt. 13 flourish again as old, empty
buildings are resurrected into new businesses. We must continue to be supportive of
our downtown businesses. The latest incentives with a new program called Unlock
the Block holds hope for four storefronts thanks to state and local entities coming
together to promote small businesses. This effort can become a success with
community support. We must continue to pursue every avenue we can to bring jobs
into the community that afford people a decent living. All of us must become good
stewards of the trust and responsibility given to us by our fellow citizens. We must
put personal aspirations and agendas aside and focus on what is in the best interest
of the City of Dover and in the best interest of our citizens.
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Overall, we are on a downward trend with crime but we must maintain our vigilance.
The opioid crisis is affecting more and more of our citizens every day and the Dover
Police Department has increased awareness and the education process through the
Angel Program that allows for those in our community who are afflicted with the
horror of addiction to get the help they so desperately need. We have and will
continue to reach out to the youth in our community for they are our future. Our
PAL Program is starting back up refreshed with a new commitment by promoting
positive relationships with the police and the citizens they serve. We need to take
back our neighborhoods and streets. Communities need to join the effort and become
the eyes and ears of law enforcement. All of us must take pride in where we live -
summer is right around the corner - we must make Dover the safe haven our children
need and deserve. The city is committed to investing in our Parks and Recreation
Department by revamping Dover Park. I am proud of the direction that we are
currently on - We are working with a firm gaining insight from those who currently
use the park and those who want to use the park. We are gaining an honest, untainted
perspective so we can build and develop fiscally responsible projects that will meet
the needs and many of the "wants" of our community.
Affordable housing and homelessness has become a primary focus. Habitat for
Humanity, NCALL, and private investors such as Mike Maupin have stepped up to
the challenge of creating affordable homes while revitalizing neighborhoods through
the Restoring Central Dover program. The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force for
Homelessness are concentrating their efforts towards establishing low cost and
affordable housing while making sure the services that individuals need are available
and convenient to assist them on their journey off of the streets and becoming
productive community members. We will continue to build on these partnerships
daily to help those who desire to be helped.
While we must certainly handle the day-to-day mundane tasks of the present, we
must maintain and improve our infrastructure in anticipation of the next 300 years
of success and prosperity. We are actively exploring opportunities that will support
the infrastructure downtown, allow adequate parking for existing businesses and
leave room for growth. We need to continue to maintain and improve the water
system, our roadways and our electrical system - These are the arteries that keep our
city moving forward. We must assess and candidly address these issues and the
resources needed to do so.
We must stand shoulder to shoulder with our Police and Fire Departments, our
Electric, Public Works, Finance Department, Recreation and all of the other
outstanding departments of the city as we strive for "Community Excellence through
Quality Service", today and in the future.
We are big enough to be a city, still small enough to be a town. Dover is on the
move. Come grow with us as we begin tomorrow, today.”
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - APRIL 24, 2018
The Council Committee of the Whole met on April 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with
Council President Slavin presiding (departed at 6:15 p.m. and returned at 6:17 p.m.).
Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis,
Mr. Polce (departed at 6:50 p.m., returned at 6:51 p.m., departed at 7:38 p.m. and
returned at 7:40 p.m.), and Mr. Lindell (departed at 6:50 p.m.). Mr. Cole and
Mr. Hare were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members
present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Shevock and Dr. Stewart (Legislative,
Finance, and Administration), and Mr. Garfinkel and Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory
and Transportation).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare
presiding.
Downtown Dover Business Improvement District (BID) Budget and Assessment
(Tax) Rates for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the Business District Improvement
(BID) Assessment (Tax) Rates for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. She advised that the
recommendation was to keep the bid tax rate at zero (0), as it had been for the past
three (3) years.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed budget and assessment (tax) rates for
Fiscal Year 2018-19, as presented.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Lewis
presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was amended to consider item #4 - Update
- Safety Issues at the Library (Mr. Lindell) first.
Update - Safety Issues at the Library (Mr. Lindell)
This item was deferred during the meeting of March 27, 2018 due to time constraints.
Mr. Lindell reminded members that they had discussed safety concerns at the library
during the City Council Workshop of January 22, 2018. He stated that he had asked
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for an update because he had heard about issues that should not be occurring in any
public building and that no parent should have to explain to a child who could
witness these events. Mr. Lindell advised that he understood it is hard to do
something about these instances when they are not reported; however, this did not
excuse the fact that they still occur. He stated that he was not looking to be
adversarial; however, the first thing in dealing with a problem is to identify that there
is a problem, and then come up with solutions. Mr. Lindell noted that he did not
want to just complain, but there were a lot of smart people in the room and suggested
thinking of common sense solutions to try to address some of the issues.
Mr. Lindell stated that it was not his intention to indict the homeless, noting that he
had not mentioned anything about the homeless one way or the other. He stated that
his position is that lewd behavior is lewd behavior, and it does not matter where you
live or how much money you have. Mr. Lindell advised that the bottom line is that
if you are not using the library for its intended purposes and are detracting from other
people’s experiences there, the issue needs to be dealt with. He advised that he was
looking for an update or a way to proceed in restoring the confidence of a majority
of the citizenry in going to the library and feeling safe. Mr. Lindell noted that just
because the public is not talking about the issue doesn’t mean that there’s not a safety
issue. He stated that some of those he had talked to were fed up that nothing had
changed and had questioned the point of bringing it up. Mr. Lindell expressed his
hope that members, with the help of library staff, could do something about this
issue.
Mrs. Margie Cyr, Library Director, stated that she had been thinking about this issue
for several weeks and explained that the library takes great pride in its services, staff,
and facility. She advised that the library does not want to have a perception in the
community that it is unsafe for anyone, and noted that the facility is not unsafe.
Mrs. Cyr indicated that there are occasionally people who behave badly, both inside
the building and outside on its grounds. She stated that, since moving into the
building in 2012, specific physical changes had been made to address layout issues
that presented challenges to behavior management. Mrs. Cyr noted that they had
removed the snack vending machines, tables, and chairs from the lobby; installed
office space in the lobby; rearranged the tables and chairs on all three (3) floors; and
enclosed the small theater in the back of the building in order to be able to secure the
space when not being used for its intended purpose.
Mrs. Cyr advised that the library has an acceptable behavior policy, which is enforced
by staff and cadets, and if anyone violates this policy, they are removed from the
building for the day. She explained that if the misbehavior is repeated, library use
privileges are revoked for a period of time, such as a week, a month, six (6) months,
or longer, depending upon the offense.
Mrs. Cyr stated that in approximately 2007, the library contracted with a private firm
to provide security services during hours of operation. She noted that when the
Dover Police Department began its cadet program, the library canceled the contract
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with the private firm and agreed to have cadets provide security, and this program
had been a great improvement and a big help. Mrs. Cyr advised that many of the
issues that were experienced when the building first opened in 2012 are no longer
problems, or certainly not to the extent that they were at that time. She explained that
three (3) cadets were specifically assigned to the library at that time and now there
is a regular schedule for cadets in the library. Mrs. Cyr noted that the Police
Department provides backup for the hours when a cadet is not in the building. She
advised that the library is open 66 hours per week and even if all three (3) cadets, at
19 hours each week, worked 100% of their hours in the library, there would not be
enough coverage for all the library’s hours of operation. Mrs. Cyr stated that they
have successfully put in place a list of cadet duties with a schedule for their
movement around the interior and on the library’s grounds. She noted that staff is
present and proactive on all three (3) floors of the building, and the cadets are
stationed with views of the lobby and the first floor when they are not on their
rounds.
Mrs. Cyr stated that staff is faced with some challenges, and the first of them is the
providing of food outside the library. She noted that it is not illegal for people to
give food out on city sidewalks, and people do this because they have absolutely the
best intentions and the biggest hearts. Mrs. Cyr explained that this creates a problem
for the library, because the people who receive the food bring the food into parts of
the library where they are not allowed to have food, and if they are caught eating they
are asked to leave the building. She advised that this results in trash in the building,
a problem for the custodians, and a problem for staff trying to manage it. Mrs. Cyr
stated that there are other appropriate places in the City where food can be and is
already distributed to people that are hungry, but part of the problem and the
challenge that staff has is that the people who are giving out the food are getting
different messages. She advised that when she engages in conversations with people
who ask if it is it okay if they pass out food in the library, she takes the opportunity
to tell them that it’s really not okay because it presents a problem for staff,
custodians, and cadets. Mrs. Cyr stated that she explains that people who bring food
into the library knowing that they are not allowed to do so create a problem for staff.
She stated that people who wish to feed the hungry could think about the big issue
and about the fact that there are better, more appropriate places for feeding that
wouldn’t present a problem for this public facility and might be helpful to everyone.
Mrs. Cyr indicated that this message is not always given out to people, and
sometimes the message is, “You can give the food out on the sidewalk.” She stated
that she realizes that legally people can do this, but it presents a problem because they
come to her and say, “I was told we can give food out on the sidewalks.” Mrs. Cyr
advised that it is about the message, the consistency, the big picture, and the fact that
everyone is not engaging in the conversation with people in the community in the
same way. She noted that the other problem is that there is no other place for people
to go in the community when it is too hot or too cold and they do not have a home.
Mrs. Cyr advised that the library would benefit from more cadet hours, but this
would require a larger cadet force, and that has an impact on the City budget.
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Mr. Sudler asked how the duties assigned to cadets by the library are assessed.
Responding, Mrs. Cyr stated that the cadets enforce the acceptable behavior policy
that everyone who uses the library is expected to follow. She noted that people are
not allowed to behave in ways that prevent others from using the library, such as loud
raucous behavior, using foul language, engaging in physical altercations with people,
being disruptive, or damaging furniture or furnishings. Mrs. Cyr advised that these
are basic rules of conduct that one would expect in any facility, public or not.
Mr. Sudler asked if Mrs. Cyr meets with cadets each Monday to go over expectations
or the progress of the ascribed rules. In response, Mrs. Cyr explained that
supervision of the cadets is the responsibility of the Police Department.
Mr. Garfinkel asked how those who repeatedly do the same things are tracked.
Responding, Mrs. Cyr stated that staff has an incident file where they keep track of
what the incident was, who the person was, what the dates were, and what action was
taken. She stated that when they have a recidivist they look at their offense and how
often it’s been repeated and take away their library usage privileges and ban them for
a period of time.
In response to Mr. Garfinkel regarding the penalty for first, second, and third
offenses, she explained that it depends upon what the offense is. She noted that if
kids are running around on the floors, they are asked to leave for the day, and if they
come back and do it again, they are told that they have to leave until they can bring
their parents back to talk with staff about the children’s behavior. Mrs. Cyr advised
that if a person is caught doing something inappropriate in one of the spaces and the
police are called, resulting in charges, they are banned, sometimes for a year,
sometimes for six (6) months, and sometimes permanently.
Responding, to Mr. Garfinkel, Mrs. Cyr stated that progressive penalties are
memorialized in her files. Mr. Garfinkel asked if there is a policy book that states
what will happen for a second offense so that everyone gets the same punishment.
In response, Mrs. Cyr stated that they are very consistent with their application of
punishments. She explained that they keep a file, there is a binder at the adult
services desk, she has a binder, the Police Department keeps records, and the City
Manager receives copies.
Mr. Sudler suggested, moving forward, that Mrs. Cyr meet with the City Manager
and Police Chief to orchestrate sound guidelines so that it would not become an issue
if someone stated that another person was given more opportunity than they had.
Mr. Lewis asked if library staff is trained annually on how to address situations or
issues that may occur at the library. Responding, Mrs. Cyr explained that, because
a lot of their staff are part-time, they have a monthly staff meeting in the morning and
repeat the same meeting in the afternoon so that everyone has the opportunity to
participate. She stated that staff goes through training, all types of issues, and
discussions at each of these meetings.
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In response to Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Cyr stated that she did not know the number of
cameras installed in the library; however, she thought there were approximately 25
cameras. She offered to get the exact number of cameras. Mrs. Cyr advised that
there were no cameras outside on the exterior of the building but she believed that
there should be. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Cyr stated that no one monitors the
screens. She informed members that when there is an incident the police and staff
review the recorded tapes, and the City’s IT Department can also review them.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Cyr stated that there was probably more
recidivous behavior with adults than with teens. She noted that staff believes that
everyone deserves a second chance but it is not their policy to believe people deserve
much more than that. Mrs. Cyr advised that if people don’t behave and have proved
that they’re just simply breaking the laws, staff has them leave, because this is
disruptive and not fair to library users.
Police Chief Marvin Mailey stated that Mr. Lindell had recently asked him about a
lewdness complaint. Chief Mailey advised that this complaint occurred in the fall of
2017 and was reported approximately 24 hours after it occurred. He stated that
library staff contacted the Police Department, who dispatched a detective to look into
it; however, they were unable to identify the suspect, and the case remains under
investigation.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Chief Mailey stated that he would have to speak to the
detective to determine if the reason that he could not identify the individual was
because of the quality of the camera system. He advised that typically staff has good
video and asks for the community’s help in identifying people. Mrs. Cyr stated that
the video was of good quality and the person could be seen, but apparently he was
not known to the Police Department.
Chief Mailey informed members that cadet duties were agreed to by Mrs. Cyr and the
Dover Police Department staff, specifically Lieutenant Kober. He noted that
Lieutenant Kober, Sergeant Hopkins, Master Corporal Lynch, and the Department’s
Special Enforcement Unit had worked diligently with Mrs. Cyr since the problem
about the safety of the library surfaced. He explained that the Police Department is
authorized to have nine (9) cadets and currently has four (4). Chief Mailey advised
that the library is allocated three (3) cadets out of its payroll, so all of the cadets are
principally at the library during the specific hours that Mrs. Cyr and the Police
Department have agreed to, because they are high frequency hours. He noted that the
only hours when there is not a cadet at the library are on Sunday, when the Police
Department’s patrol unit tries to make checks, unless they are busy and not able to
do so. Chief Mailey stated that if library staff needs the Police Department, they call
the non-emergency number or 911 and the Department provides police services.
Chief Mailey advised that cadets perform a foot patrol in the library every hour to
check the first floor, second floor, and the bathrooms, and they do an exterior patrol
of the library. He stated that during this patrol they enforce any City ordinances or
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violations identified by Mrs. Cyr or by City of Dover ordinance. Chief Mailey
informed members that when cadets are not performing their foot patrols, they are to
be present in the front lobby and observe people actively entering and exiting the
library. He noted that there is strict enforcement on any foul language, cursing, or
acting disorderly, which constitute removal from the library. Chief Mailey noted that
cadets are not police officers, and they approach people and ask them to leave the
library. He stated that if people don’t leave, a patrol officer is called to ask them to
leave, and they are arrested for trespassing if they do not do so. Chief Mailey stated
that cadets enforce no eating at the library.
Chief Mailey explained that removals and bans are at the discretion of Mrs. Cyr, and
the Police Department defers to her on this, noting that she is in charge of the
building and this is not atypical of many other properties or establishments. He
indicated that if the library bans someone, the Police Department receives
notification and enforces the ban, and anyone in violation of the ban would be
arrested for criminal trespass. Chief Mailey noted that there is no panhandling or
sleeping in the libraries, and Mrs. Cyr has informed them of a specific breakdown
that she would like followed as far as warnings and eviction.
Chief Mailey informed members that the cadets have been briefed on all of this
information, they are in contact with Mrs. Cyr and her staff on a daily basis, and they
are supervised by the Police Department because they are employees of the Police
Department. He noted that Sergeant Hopkins provided him with some numbers
indicating that they had about 215 total complaints in the library over the last
calendar year, from April to April, 78 of which were property checks. Chief Mailey
explained that a property check is when a cadet makes a physical check of the
premises while walking around. He noted that if a cadet works a six-hour shift, there
should be six (6) property checks per shift; however, he noted that the math doesn’t
add up because the cadets were asked recently to start taking complaint numbers for
their checks. Chief Mailey stated that there had been nine (9) community outreach
complaints, which are when staff goes out and engages the public for things handled
by community policing. He indicated that there were eight (8) complaints when a
physical arrest was made, two (2) complaints of a sexual nature, and 12 fugitives
wanted on local fugitive arrest warrants, etc., were apprehended at the library.
Mr. Neil stated that he did not want to leave the impression that the City was not
concerned with the safety of the people at the library or the perception of some
people that they would walk in the library and be concerned. He indicated that he
was a big fan of the library for a number of reasons, noting that the movie Lady Bird
was shown earlier in the day and a Winston Churchill biopic would be shown for free
on Friday evening, both of which were up for Oscar awards. Mr. Neil stated that the
list of the library’s programs is absolutely marvelous, and the library staff that he had
encountered had been terrific. He stated that the library is first class and a
tremendous asset when trying to bring business in.
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Mr. Neil stated that people had been providing free food for those who need it in
front of the library and if there is a place to put them, this may solve some of the
problems. He thought that outside cameras would be a great safety item. Mr. Neil
congratulated Mrs. Cyr for the wonderful programs and staff. He stated the desire
to look at the problem areas and see what can be done to make it feel and be safer.
Mr. Neil stated the need to face the dangers of every public building, be alert, and
resolve the issues, whether in Dover or in any other community in the United States.
Mr. Lindell stated that he shared Mr. Neil’s sentiments in regard to the programs of
the library, and did not want or intend to put down staff; however, the issue still
exists. He noted that there are people like Mr. Neil who enjoy and take advantage
of the library’s great programs, but he asked members to imagine how many others
could be reached that have lost faith because they have had a negative experience
with the safety issues. Mr. Lindell stated that there is a large part of the tax-paying
population in Dover that have turned away from programs because they don’t feel
confident about safety. He advised that he had heard that the safety issues were being
dealt with; however, one (1) lewd act is too many. Mr. Lindell stated that he knows
that you can’t read people’s minds and know what they’re going to do in the library,
but there has to be a way to restore the confidence of the citizenry of Dover. He
noted that he would not bring this up if it were just one (1) or two (2) people, but he
had heard comments, even when the referendum was going through for the library
to be built, that it was going to be a homeless shelter, and from people who have said
that it is a homeless shelter. Mr. Lindell stated that Mr. Neil was correct and that
perception is reality when it comes to the issues involved with some of the events
going on at the library. Mr. Lindell stated that it does not matter who is doing it, this
does not excuse the fact that things are still happening. He advised that people were
finding alcohol bottles, etc., in the aisles, noting that it is a large area. Mr. Lindell
explained that he wants to try to find a way to push forward and address the issues.
He advised that the City has a great library and staff and he was not critical of anyone
at the library; however, taxpayers were paying for it, and he stated the desire to figure
out how to get more people involved and what could be done.
Responding to Mr. Shelton, Chief Mailey stated that the Police Department is
budgeted for nine (9) cadets and has only four (4). He explained that the Department
was actively recruiting, and the problem is that the cadet program is a success. Chief
Mailey advised that a lot of young people with good backgrounds are looking to get
into law enforcement, typically going through some kind of criminal justice program
to obtain their bachelor’s degree, and are hired. He noted that the Dover Police
Department hired two (2) cadets from its program that are now in the Police
Academy, so the Department is trying to recruit more. Chief Mailey stated that
recruiting is hard and noted that not a lot of people want to get into law enforcement
because of constant criticism and the disbelief in law enforcement that many people
have.
In response to Mr. Shelton, Chief Mailey stated that once more cadets are brought on,
the Department would be able to add cadets to the library and get back to the more
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normal schedule that they had at the onset. He stated that he thought that they would
have two (2) shifts of cadets coming in to fill more of the working hours, rather than
just trying to focus on the peak hours.
Mr. Shelton stated that he did not know what the rounds are but suggested that, if
they are just patrolling the inside and giving a little time to the outside, another cadet
may be able to help with this to resolve some of the issues with the library. Chief
Mailey advised that people need to report things to the library staff when they see
them, or call the Police Department, so that they can take action, rather than reporting
them to the Chief of Police two (2) weeks later. He explained that receiving
information two (2) weeks or 24 hours later does not help them to do their jobs, and
they need the information in real time when the act is occurring.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Chief Mailey advised that they advertise for cadets on
social media and have partnerships with the local colleges. He noted that Delaware
State University, Delaware Technical and Community College, Wilmington
University, and Wesley College are aware of the Police Department’s program, and
several people have come to the cadet program over the years from these schools.
Chief Mailey explained that they go to job fairs and advertise; however, young
people don’t want to get into law enforcement anymore, and this is being seen in the
police hiring process. He stated that the number of people who show up had
decreased from 500 to 300, because no one wants to be in law enforcement because
there is so much criticism thrust upon the police for doing their jobs.
Mr. Sudler stated that, in addition, there are sometimes behaviors that deter people
from wanting to be law enforcement officers, noting that one cannot deny or turn a
blind eye to this. He advised that Chief Mailey was doing a great job and thanked
him for his service.
In response to Mr. Lindell, Chief Mailey stated that people can make anonymous
reports to the Police Department. Mrs. Cyr advised that if someone sees something
or has a problem in the library, they need to report it to staff, who is very proactive,
always out and about on the floor, and always takes immediate action as soon as they
know that there’s a problem. Mrs. Cyr stated that if somebody calls her a week later
saying that they saw someone smoking a cigarette in the bathroom a week ago, there
is nothing that she can do, other than to say that she is sorry they had that problem
at the library. She stated that if they come to staff right away, they can help and take
care of the problem.
Mr. Neil concurred with Chief Mailey and Mrs. Cyr, stating that elected officials
cannot be everyplace. He stated that he had worked as a news reporter, reporters
need the public to tell them what is happening, and this is why Mr. Lindell had
brought this subject up. Mr. Neil suggested having someone monitor the cameras
and immediately report when they see something happening, noting that this may
require better or different equipment. He also suggested having volunteer walkers
observe, go through the library, and report these things, noting that they may have
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something to show that they are part of the staff. Mr. Neil advised that observation
and reporting are what is needed to change the perception that there is a big problem
there, and action could be taken immediately.
Mr. Anderson stated that Mr. Neil’s suggestion was brilliant. He suggested reaching
out to groups like Integrated Services, or others that work with the disabled, to get
some volunteers. Mr. Anderson stated that these individuals may be able to do
something on a limited basis, noting that they may not be able to walk around but
have the ability to observe, help, and report to the staff or the cadets if they see
something happening.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Cyr stated that the library already works with the
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Mr. Anderson suggested expanding
RSVP’s work and seeing what the City can do to get more people. He indicated that
there are a lot of people in the community who would help.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Cyr stated that the library has a little fewer than
1,000 people using the building per day. Mr. Anderson noted that, with traffic of
350,000 plus people, there had been eight (8) disorderly conducts and two (2)
incidents of lewd behavior in one (1) year. He noted that several years ago there had
been problems with assaults and fights, and the nature and frequency of the problems
in the library had decreased to the point that he wished his neighborhood was as safe
as the library, with only occasional disorderly conduct. Mrs. Cyr stated that the
problems had decreased and expressed her belief that this was solely because of the
addition of the cadets to the building.
Mr. Anderson noted that the recommendations that members would be looking into
would be to try to obtain someone to monitor cameras on occasion, putting a call out
to the community for volunteers, getting outside cameras, and trying to rebuild the
cadet corps, who are being hired away by Dover and other towns across the State
because they are quality individuals.
Mr. Anderson asked Mrs. Cyr if she had any additional recommendations.
Responding, Mrs. Cyr stated that library staff struggles with this issue every day,
because they are very committed and love what they do and the service that they
provide for the community. She stated that they do not want a building that is unsafe
and that people don’t feel comfortable using, so they talk about this issue a lot.
Mrs. Cyr explained that this is an evolving conversation for staff, and they did not
have specific complaints. She noted that they had done a lot of relocation in the
building and staff is up and around all the time. Mrs. Cyr advised that she loved the
idea of using volunteer walkers and thought this could be easily implemented, noting
that they would pursue this. She indicated that they were open to other suggestions.
Mr. Lindell stated that he disagreed with Mr. Anderson, noting that there had been
two (2) lewd acts and a number of issues. He questioned if members would be
saying that it was a good year if there were two (2) lewd acts in City Hall in a year.
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Mr. Lindell advised that one (1) such act was too many, noting that taxpayers are
paying for the library and want to go in and use it for the appropriate use.
Mr. Anderson stated that solutions were being offered to reduce the problems, but it
was also being recognized that the library had gone from fights and violence to a
situation where there was less than a problem per month. He expressed the desire to
recognize this because there is a need to let people know, rather than creating a
situation where people are afraid to have their children in the library because of a
false image. Mr. Anderson advised that he wanted accuracy, which means honestly
admitting and dealing with the problems that exist but not exaggerating the problems
and creating fear that is not warranted by the statistics. He noted that the Dover
Public Library is safer than many of the neighborhoods and places in the City.
Mayor Christiansen commended Mr. Lindell for bringing this issue before the
Committee, noting that he was sure that all elected officials as well as City staff had
heard complaints and concerns about this issue. He commended Mrs. Cyr and her
staff for the vigilance in the efforts that they put into making the Dover Public
Library a place that’s attractive to all citizens and noted that everyone had invested
a lot of time, effort, energy, and money into the library. Mayor Christiansen also
commended Chief Mailey and the cadets that had served in the library. He stated that
he believed that one (1) aggressive act is an act too many, as Mr. Lindell had stated,
but also concurred with Mr. Anderson that because of the Dover Police Department’s
presence, professionalism and cooperation with the staff and library patrons, the
library continues to be a safer place than it was when it started out and the private
security firm was used. Mayor Christiansen indicated that answers would come out
of this discussion that would make the library a safer and more inviting place.
The Committee recommended that Mrs. Margie Cyr, Library Director, submit a
statement or memorandum to Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, in regard to
looking into outside cameras, for possible inclusion in the next fiscal budget.
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Cyr stated that everyone could agree on the three (3)
C’s: Cooperation, Collaboration, and Communication. Mr. Lewis asked Mrs. Cyr to
keep members abreast of what is going on at the library.
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Project Updates
Senator Bikeway
Mr. Jeff Niezgoda, Assistant Director, Delaware Department of Transportation
(DelDOT), reviewed a map, entitled “City of Dover Bicycle Facilities”, and provided
members with an update regarding DelDOT’s five (5) active construction projects in
the area. He stated that DelDOT has a lot of bicycle network improvements going
on, including a project on West Street which extends behind the Dover Police
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Department from the DART facility and connects to North Street. Mr. Niezgoda
advised that they were converting the current sidewalk in this area to a 10-foot wide
pathway that will connect to the trail network that runs in front of Eden Hill down to
Schutte Park. He stated that construction was underway and was expected to be
complete by the end of May, noting that the project required a lot of coordination
regarding utilities.
Mr. Niezgoda stated that DelDOT has a streetscape enhancement project that affects
his travel to work on North Street. He explained that the project extends from Queen
Street to Governors Avenue, and the area between Queen and New Streets is
currently under construction. Mr. Niezgoda indicated that there was a delay in
project construction, noting that when the original contract was awarded, DelDOT
was supposed to maintain traffic through the area; however, this was not possible
because traffic was backing up tremendously, and there was a need to go through the
process of road closure. He explained that there would be improvements within that
block on both sides and they will then open up this section and move to the New
Street and Governors Avenue section, which will be closed down for a period of
time. Mr. Niezgoda advised that he thought there were approximately 100 more days
on that contract, which was for approximately $1.4M worth of work.
Mr. Niezgoda explained that three (3) existing trail resurfacing contracts were
underway, noting that the trail on North Street that leads to Schutte Park is about 21
years old, it had served beyond its life expectancy, most of it had been milled and
resurfaced, and it looked very good. He stated that a lot of Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) modifications had been made. Mr. Niezgoda advised that the
second trail resurfacing contract will be probably be starting in a month-and-a-half
and will extend from the Forrest Avenue/Saulsbury Road intersection in a northerly
direction to College Road. Mr. Niezgoda stated that this project would probably be
done in about 40 days. He noted that the third trail surfacing location will extend
from the Forrest Avenue/Saulsbury Road intersection to a point west of Mifflin
Road. Mr. Niezgoda indicated that this is part of an existing trail that runs in front
of Greentree Shopping Center and is very heavily used by pedestrians and bicyclists.
He stated that DelDOT would also be installing trail counters and infrared lighting,
which will be downloaded into a computer network system and provide data
regarding how many people are using these facilities on a daily and hourly basis,
when peak hours are, etc. Mr. Niezgoda advised that they started using this
equipment a couple of years ago at the C & D Canal, and the trail had over half a
million users after being open two-and-a-half years. He stated that when these types
of facilities are built correctly, people really want to use them recreationally.
Mr. Niezgoda noted that DelDOT looks at trails as a transportation system that will
help people to move around safely, while reducing congestion and improving air
quality.
During the Regular Council Meeting of July 11, 2016, Council considered a Review
of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee Recommendations - Senator Bikeway
Design Concept. Members approved the Council Committee of the Whole/Safety
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Advisory and Transportation Committee’s recommendation to accept the Bicycle
Pedestrian Subcommittee’s recommendations and move forward with the Senator
Bikeway Design Concept.
Mr. Niezgoda stated that the Senator Bikeway originated from the City and was the
City’s number one (1) priority project, and the MPO evaluated it through a planning
study and initiated the design. He noted they had originally planned to go up Fulton
Street to State Street but ran into a problem where Fulton Street runs into State
Street, and the pathway would have had to jog to the right. Mr. Niezgoda explained
that the cost to fix that location would have been more than $0.5M and a lot of
historical houses and property issues would have been impacted; therefore, they
looked at another option using Cecil Street to State Street, utilizing the alleyway to
Washington Street, and connecting to the trail network at Silver Lake Park. He stated
that they worked with site plans for new development along Route 13, which would
give them a connection to the eastern side of Route 13 across and down White Oak
Road. Mr. Niezgoda stated that the use of Cecil Street is the best, safest, and lowest
stress component and is much safer than it would be at Fulton Street.
Mr. John Hermes, Century Engineering, informed members that they had been hired
by DelDOT to work on the trail plans and the projects. Referring to the map entitled
“City of Dover Bicycle Facilities,” he explained that it showed all the projects that
they have within the City of Dover, noting that the pink line is a 14-mile loop that
DelDOT is working on connecting. Mr. Hermes explained that most of the loop is
already in place, some segments are currently in planning or design, and the Senator
Bikeway is an important connection. He noted that the City had ranked this project
as its number one (1) priority on its 2015 Bicycle Plan.
Mr. Niezgoda, Mr. Hermes, and Mr. Anthony Aglio, Planner Coordinator, DelDOT
reviewed a presentation, entitled “Senator Bikeway Improvements”.
Mr. Slavin expressed thanks for the work on the project and stated that he agreed
with Mr. Niezgoda that the amount of people who will use the trails when they are
built will be astounding, and this had been seen in New Castle and Sussex Counties.
He stated his opinion that Kent County had been shorted on this and he was glad to
see that this is starting to take hold here. Mr. Slavin noted that the new path would
connect on Cecil Street to North State Street and that one (1) portion of Cecil Street
goes through the Wesley College Campus. Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Hermes
stated that they had worked with Wesley College previously when the alignment was
along Fulton Street, and they were scheduled to approach Wesley College for the new
alignment that was just approved by the bike committee. He noted that the new
alignment was a better fit for Wesley College because it is not as much of a main
promenade. Mr. Niezgoda advised that the pathway on Cecil Street would just
consist of signs and markings.
Mr. Slavin asked how they would make the crossing over North State Street safe,
noting that it is a troubling road with a lot of traffic and that traffic that is headed
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northbound seems to come out of the congested areas and accelerate all the way
down. He advised that, thanks to DelDOT’s help, some nice measures had been
taken to help calm traffic, but this is a tough spot. Mr. Slavin stated that he thought
parking would have to be restricted at the ends of this area. Responding, Mr. Hermes
stated that, unlike the crossing to the south, the North State Street crossing has the
advantage of a straight alignment and good sight distance without the bike rider
having to jog one way or the other. Mr. Hermes stated that stop signs would be
placed at that intersection to make sure that bicyclists have to come to a stop and
recognize that there is an intersection. He noted that a point comes where bicyclists
have to recognize that they have to yield to traffic.
Mr. Slavin expressed concern about bicyclists’ line of vision left and right as they
stop, noting that with on-street parking that tight, they will have to be halfway out in
the road to see if a car is coming. Mr. Hermes stated that they would take a look at
parking to see if they have to take a spot or two (2) on either corner to make sure that
the sight triangle for cars is visible.
Mr. Aglio advised that there will be additional signage and markings and they would
be evaluating the sight triangles. He stated that if additional traffic control is needed,
they could look at something like a pedestrian rapid flash beacon. Mr. Aglio advised
that there would be warnings upstream and downstream to notify cyclists that a
crossing is coming up and noted that they had not taken the project to DelDOT’s
traffic department. He advised that they were currently working on installing a
beacon on Loockerman Street where the trail crosses, and will also have beacons on
College Road by the Delaware State University campus and on the West Dover
Connector, where the trail pathway crosses from the east to the west.
Mr. Slavin noted that bicyclists would cross over North State Street and turn left into
the North State Street Alley on the east side and stated that he owns a house on that
alley and has constituents with residences there. He advised that, from his
experience, there is a lot of vehicular traffic in that alley, which is used as a major cut
through for anyone traveling westbound on Route 8 who wants to get to Silver Lake
Park, to the point where they had to have speed enforcement in the alley. Mr. Slavin
suggested that a solution would be to remove an unnecessary extension of Maryland
Avenue that exists between American Avenue and the alley, noting that this might
help if people understood that there is not a quick connection through that
neighborhood. He asked that this suggestion be looked at, since it is a tight alley and
all the homeowners on North State Street use the alleys as their parking areas.
Mr. Slavin stated the need to calculate that cars are coming and going using that alley
as their only means of egress, because people typically don't park on the street there.
Mr. Slavin asked if property owners who have dogs that bark at bicyclists would be
fined. He noted that his dogs would bark at every bicyclist that goes up and down
this area, although he had tried to stop this. In response, Mr. Aglio stated that, as the
bikeway evolves, it is good for people to see each other face-to-face, know where the
dogs and neighbors are, and get to know the community, and Mr. Slavin stated that
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he agreed. Mr. Slavin advised that more traffic in the alley may make it safer and
slow speeds down a little. He asked the presenters to let him know if they want to
walk the alley because there is a little elevation in the block from Hazel Road to
Washington Street, and where it hits Washington Street it is particularly dangerous.
Mr. Sudler asked if problems had been seen in the past with off-road vehicles, such
as ATVs, on such paths and what could be done to prevent or prepare for that.
Responding, Mr. Aglio stated that they had not seen this much in Delaware. He
explained that they sometimes see cars parked on a path that is required for
development because it doesn’t really connect, or a utility company may park in such
a location to access their utilities. Mr. Aglio advised that there will be bollards where
cars may ingress and egress from the trail. He noted that he, personally, does not like
bollards because bicyclists sometimes get distracted and strike them; however, this
would be done if there was a problem.
Mr. Sudler clarified that he was talking about ATVs, four-wheelers, three-wheelers,
two-wheelers, motorcycles, etc. Responding, Mr. Niezgoda advised that there is
more ATV activity at the C & D Canal, which is a more isolated location. He stated
that this type of use would require enforcement action by the City. Mr. Niezgoda
stated that he had not had this problem over his 16-18 years of experience, nor had
Mr. Aglio, who had been doing this type of work longer.
In response to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Niezgoda stated that they had not received inquiries
regarding trails for ATVs or four-wheelers. He explained that the Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is a better agency to handle
that type of facility interaction. Mr. Niezgoda advised that some off-road facilities
are provided in New Castle and Sussex Counties, but he did not think there were any
parks located in Kent County.
Mr. Neil stated that the plan is very futuristic and something that the City would be
proud of for a long time in the future. He advised that he thought motorists are going
to have to get used to the bikeway, but the bicyclists are going to love it. Mr. Neil
stated that, looking to the future and what is going to be happening in this country,
it is magnificent.
Mr. Anderson asked what type of outreach had been given to those in residential
neighborhoods and if they had gotten feedback from neighborhood watches and
associations. Responding, Mr. Hermes advised that overall they had not gone to
specific neighborhoods; however, the Senator Bikeway had been presented at two (2)
different public workshops within the City. He stated that they had been continually
going to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee, whose members had been doing
outreach informally with the neighborhoods, and he noted that several members live
within the neighborhood and had given ideas and support. Mr. Hermes stated that
they had also hosted a lot of workshops where the projects and plans had been
shown. He advised that they had not gone to a specific person in each community
but had been promoting these types of projects through grassroots outreach.
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In response to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hermes stated that they were not proposing to
subtract any parking from residential neighborhoods. He indicated that the industrial
site on West Street would be more affected. Mr. Hermes explained that there are two
(2) businesses along the railroad tracks and they would be requesting no parking on
the west side of West Street. He indicated that there was no reduction of parking
within the neighborhoods, with the possible exception of North State Street if a car
spot must be taken. Mr. Aglio stated that he agreed, and reminded members that the
path was recently shifted from Fulton Street to Cecil Street. Mr. Aglio stated that
this summer would be a great opportunity to go to the neighborhoods and work with
the councilmen from that district and see what the neighborhood says.
Mr. Hermes advised that statistically, when bike paths are researched for safety and
improvements, they show that “eyes on the street” are a big component. He stated
that a lot of people are worried about what a bike path brings to neighborhoods;
however, it has been found through research that a bike path actually reduces crime
and offers a benefit as people use it, become aware of things that happen, and are able
to report them.
In response to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Niezgoda stated that after everything in the original
construction is put in place, the City would be responsible for maintaining the
amenities that are installed on City-owned streets, such as the tubular delineator
along West Street and the pavement markings along the street network. He advised
that if a delineator was knocked down by a snow plow on a City-owned street, which
would only be on West Street, the City would have to replace it. Mr. Niezgoda stated
that DelDOT would be responsible for approximately 600 delineators on Division
Street and would buy different types of snow plow equipment that is able to plow the
lane behind the delineator, between the face of the curb and the delineator.
Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Niezgoda stated that the project does not have any
bicycle rack facilities and noted that this could be discussed with the Delaware Bike
Council, which has a budget for things like that. He advised that bike racks had been
provided to the City in the past.
Bradford Street Streetscape
During the Regular Council Meeting of April 11, 2016, Council considered South
Bradford Street Streetscape Enhancements (Division Street to Loockerman Street)
- Transportation Enhancement Program Agreement. At that time, members approved
the Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee’s recommendation to authorize execution of the agreement to initiate the
design for the South Bradford Street Streetscape Improvement Project, as
recommended by Staff.
Mr. Jeff Niezgoda, Assistant Director, Delaware Department of Transportation
(DelDOT), reviewed a presentation, entitled “Bradford Street Streetscape
Enhancements”. He explained that the project limits are along Bradford Street from
Loockerman Street to Division Street. Mr. Niezgoda stated that, through the public
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comment soliciting process, it was determined that a six-foot concrete sidewalk with
a brick band on the outside was the preferred option, and this will be placed through
the commercial areas. He advised that the residential areas will continue to be
maintained as a landscape area for grass or trees.
Mr. Niezgoda stated that workshops were held with the Downtown Dover
Partnership (DDP) Board, City of Dover Historic District Commission, and the
public in 2015 or early 2016. He advised that he had provided Mrs. Dawn Melson-
Williams, Principal Planner, a copy of the executed agreement and an invoice prior
to the meeting. Mr. Niezgoda explained that DelDOT manages the funds, noting that
80% of the project costs come from the federal government and 20% from the City
of Dover as the prospective sponsor. He stated that they would now be moving into
the design phase, at a cost of approximately $150,000, $30,000 of which would be
the City’s commitment. Mr. Niezgoda advised that a project of this magnitude would
be expected to take 16 to 18 months; however, they would try to expedite and get it
done in 12 months.
Mr. Niezgoda stated that they would continue to have public workshops and work
with local residents to make sure that everybody is on board with the project. He
explained that the projected construction cost was about $860,000. Mr. Niezgoda
advised that the City’s match would be approximately $172,000, and the City would
receive a $900,000 or $1M project for this investment due to the federal funds
received for this statewide program.
Presentation by the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) - Dover Capital Gateway Plan and Design Book
Mr. James Galvin, Principal Planner, Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO), advised members that the MPO and the City met in the fall of
2015 and decided that there was a need to look at the City’s gateway from the west
coming into downtown, including both Forest and Division Streets, and made the
decision to hire Whitman, Requardt and Associates to come up with a plan.
Ms. Andrea Trabelsi, Project Manager, Whitman, Requardt and Associates, stated
that they undertook this process in the fall of 2015, and the purpose was to develop
a shared vision for the western entrance to the capital that would guide
redevelopment and any improvements that were desired going forward, based on the
vision that the planning process would develop. She explained that the study area
covered the western end of the City, including Division Street from Saulsbury Road
eastward, through the split of Forest Street to where Forest will terminate at the
Duncan Center, and Division Street heading eastward to State Street. Ms. Trebalsi
stated that the process was pretty condensed and they used the charette approach,
which is a compressed time frame where all stakeholders and the public are engaged,
and in this case there was a week-long process with some advanced planning work.
Ms. Trabelsi reviewed a presentation, entitled “Division Street - Capital Gateway
Plan”.
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Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Galvin advised that the City would estimate how
long construction activity will take if the project were to happen, and the next step
would be to have the engineers review the project and provide an estimate.
Ms. Trabelsi stated that the study is wide ranging and visionary and went beyond the
engineering things within the right-of-way. She expressed the desire to make sure,
as redevelopment and projects like the Senator Bikeway come through and pavement
and other things are replaced, that they achieve the vision that the community wants
over the long term.
Mr. Anderson expressed concern about two (2) or three (3) years of construction on
the busiest arteries in the City. He stated that there was some value to the project,
although he was not a big fan of the three-story limit concept, noting that he thought
this would be going in the opposite direction for economic development.
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised that
he had asked for Mr. Galvin and Ms. Trabelsi to be on the agenda. He explained that
the Planning Department had plans going back to at least 2000 and maybe a few
years before that, and a study of the same area was done in August 2000 that
addressed the Clarence Street extension and some of the same kinds of things.
Mr. Hugg informed members that this matter is really relevant because the
Department will be updating the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan this year, and
one (1) of the tasks they are looking at is taking the various and sundry plans, such
as the Gateway Plan, the transit area plan, and the bike plan, and seeing how they
integrate, which will drive a lot of the transportation planning. He stated that it is
important that these documents do not just get done, put on a shelf, and ignored.
Mr. Hugg indicated that, whether or not people like roundabouts, there is a need to
start making some of these decisions and invest both City and State money,
particularly State money since the roads involved are primarily State roads, to get the
gateways and some of these things addressed in the City. He stated that it was
important for Council to hear about these projects and understand them because they
would see them again when staff returns with some of the proposals for the
Comprehensive Plan.
In response to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg stated that the State requires the City to update the
Comprehensive Plan and have it certified by roughly this time next year. He
explained that staff had begun the process, and in the June or July time frame
members would start seeing draft plan proposals and recommendations coming
forward. Mr. Hugg explained that this information would first go to the Planning
Commission, who was already working on a homework assignment to look at the old
plan and figure out what was done well, what was not done, and what the City might
want to do in the future. He stated that there would be some workshops with
Council, probably in early summer, to lay out some of the concepts and ideas.
Mr. Hugg advised that Dover’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan was a very good, well-
written plan, and staff was taking the strengths of that plan and incorporating them,
as opposed to starting all over, because that would be a waste of time. He explained
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that they were doing a scorecard on which parts of the plan were implemented, which
were not, and why.
Mr. Neil asked if members would be able to look at the plan. Responding, Mr. Hugg
advised that the Capital Gateway Plan and Design Book is available on the MPO
website. He noted that copies were available for members to peruse following the
meeting and that they could talk to Planning Department staff, MPO staff, or the
consultant.
Request for Letter - Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) Support for a Service Road to the Garrison Technology Park and
Adequate a Full Connection with Route 1 (Mr. Anderson)
During the Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee meeting of March 27, 2018, members considered a Briefing on
Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Projects, and
Mr. James Galvin, Principal Planner, Dover/Kent County MPO, stated that he had
not seen anything to indicate that the Delaware Department of Transportation
(DelDOT) was looking at an interchange off Route 1 for the Garrison Oak
Technology Park (GOTP). He suggested making sure that DelDOT knows that the
City is interested in an interchange, if this is the case.
Mr. Anderson stated that, approximately four (4) years ago, a major institution was
looking at bringing in approximately 400 jobs to the GOTP but had concerns about
power, internet, and Route 1. He explained that Dover had been very much in the
running for this project, according to a representative of the group that he had spoken
with, but the lack of a connector was a major issue. Mr. Anderson explained that
there were other concerns with vehicles because White Oak Road is not exactly
conducive to major truck traffic. He noted that, in speaking with the Mayor, he
became aware that there appeared to be other concerns as well.
Referring to the Garrison Oak Traffic Study - Technical Memorandum from
T. Y. Lin International dated June 14, 2017, Mr. Anderson advised that the study was
based only on commuter traffic, mostly on current projects, and not on projections
based upon a major employer, truck traffic, or traffic of a commercial nature. He
stated that the connector may have been abandoned because, in his view, they were
looking at the wrong things in the study. Mr. Anderson stated that the City was
looking at the potential for economic growth, and this would not happen if there is
not connection to a major highway facility. He explained that when he looked at
similar facilities in different states, smaller towns, China, and even in Ethiopia, there
was one (1) commonality with the successful ones, and that was an easy connection
to a highway facility, which is missing at Garrison Oak.
Mr. Anderson stated that a connector was set up at Route 8, which is a bigger road
and can take traffic more easily; however, there has to be some sort of service road
that will keep commercial traffic out of the residential neighborhoods, make an easy
connection to Route 1, and also allow potential expansion in the future. He advised
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that a connector would also hopefully keep some roads, like Acorn Lane, from
becoming even more dangerous, noting that studies and visits to Acorn Lane indicate
that it has a lot of traffic on it, which it was not built for. Mr. Anderson indicated
that White Oak Road is a very busy road and if more traffic is put on it to merge with
the traffic closer to Route13, it would be helpful to have a corridor connection to
Route 1 planned for future growth. He stated that a connector would be easy and
doable and, in his view, is as important as the connector with Dover Downs and the
mall. Mr. Anderson noted that a connector had been discussed but, as members had
heard during their meeting of March 27, 2018, the City must request it because it was
not known that the City is interested in making this vital economic development
effort happen.
Mayor Christiansen advised that he is the Chair of the MPO. He stated that the MPO
was able to do a little research on this, and the subject of a connector was broached
briefly as the GOTP progressed. Mayor Christiansen noted that Route 1 was
intended from its outset to have limited access, and they fought hard for
consideration of numerous exits to the City. Mayor Christiansen stated that they had
to battle with the State regarding Puncheon Run and the exit at Route 8 because,
according to federal plans, Route 1 was supposed to have very limited access, with
the major exits to the city at Scarborough Road and the exit blending back into Route
1 heading toward the beach. He indicated that consideration probably should have
been given as the GOTP came about, noting that he was told that the amount of car
traffic in the traffic studies at that point in time didn’t justify further study of a
bonafide exit there.
Mayor Christiansen concurred that the City should probably proceed with sending a
letter to the MPO to request looking into a connector. He noted that the MPO has
technical staff on board, such as Mr. Galvin, who can assist the City with where to
start on this.
The Committee recommended drafting a letter to the Dover/Kent County
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in support of a connection to Route 1 in
the area of the Garrison Tract on White Oak Road.
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Official Request for Comparison Analysis of Nature and Status Update: 2015,
2016 and 2017 Community Complaints against Dover Police Officers
(Mr. Sudler)
Mr. Sudler stated that he felt it is important, in monitoring community and police
relations, to review and incorporate citizens’ concerns and the nature of complaints
submitted to the Police Chief or Dover Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit in
the Police Chief’s annual report.
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Police Chief Marvin Mailey reviewed the Dover Police Department Internal Affairs
Citizen Complaint Statistical Summary 2015-2016-2017. He stated that this
document was generated by Lieutenant Christopher Hermance of the Internal Affairs
Unit and included a sum total of citizen complaints made against police officers.
Chief Mailey explained that citizen complaints come primarily through face-to-face
contact with an on-duty supervisor, and when a citizen has a complaint against an
officer’s actions, they come to the Police Department, contact the on-duty supervisor,
and ask to file a complaint. He advised that typically these complaints can be fielded
and addressed by the supervisor and a resolution can be made at that time.
Chief Mailey noted that if the complainant is not happy, they are given and execute
a citizen’s complaint form, which goes through Major Tim Stump, Deputy Chief of
Police, who reviews the matter and then passes it on to the Internal Affairs Unit. He
advised that complaints can also be filed electronically on the Police Department’s
website, doverpolice.org, by filling out a form, which is submitted directly to
Lieutenant Hermance and then goes to Major Stump.
Chief Mailey explained that the Police Department received 14 complaints against
officers in 2015, which were investigated in each and every case. He stated that
some of these complaints dealt with unlawful execution of a search warrant, where
the person alleged that the police had no right to enter the premises; harassment by
a police officer; unlawful entry into a citizen’s residence; misconduct on the part of
an officer; unnecessary force by an officer for a juvenile that was in custody;
unprofessional behavior during a traffic stop; and police profiling.
Chief Mailey informed members that when a complaint is received by the Police
Department, they conduct a full investigation, contact and speak with the
complainant, and bring them in for an interview. He noted that the Department has
a policy that governs how they do this, so that it is not done differently on each
occasion. Chief Mailey advised that the complainant is met and interviewed by the
investigator and a statement is taken. He stated that, at that time, they try to obtain
any information, such as any witnesses; video; the location, time, and date; and the
other people who were present. Chief Mailey explained that they then conduct the
investigation; obtain information; contact the people and get independent statements
from them and see what they saw and what happened. He stated that finally the
officer is brought in and is given the opportunity to have representation with them,
because it is an Internal Affairs investigation. Chief Mailey noted that, under the
rules of Garrity, officers are not allowed to lie, and if an officer lies during an
investigation they can be terminated on the spot. Chief Mailey advised that there is
no wiggle room where this is concerned, and if he is conducting an investigation and
an officer is less than truthful, they can be up for termination and they are fired.
Chief Mailey advised that, in 2015, 14 complaints were fielded by the Department
and when the investigations were completed, none of the complaints were sustained
and none of the officers were found to be at fault. He indicated that there are varying
degrees of involvement for officers, as follows: 1) exonerated, which means that the
officer was there and his or her actions were deemed to be within policy and the law
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and above board; 2) not involved, which is when an officer alleged to be involved in
an incident was, in fact, not there; 3) not sustained, which means the officer took
action but there was no harm on the part of a violation or the law; and 4) sustained,
which means that the officer was found at fault.
Chief Mailey stated that the Department received five (5) complaints in 2016,
completed five (5) investigations, and none of the officers were at fault and no
charges were sustained. He explained that the complaints included an allegation that
an officer had failed to protect a subject’s private property after that person had been
arrested at a residence where they were staying; a dispute over the charges that
officers placed against a person that was arrested; an allegation that an officer was
rude during a vehicle stop and the Police Department had videotape evidence that
proved the officer was not rude and their actions were within policy standards; and
an allegation that an officer submitted false evidence during a criminal case.
Chief Mailey advised that in 2017 they had 19 complaints, some regarding a subject
who complained that he was detained at gunpoint; an unlawful search; a dispute over
a Dover Code citation that was issued; a person who alleged their daughter was
harassed by a police officer; three (3) counts of rudeness by three (3) different
victims and three (3) different officers; one (1) count of excessive force alleged on
an officer; failure to conduct a follow-up investigation on a complaint; another
excessive force; rudeness; profiling; stop without cause; one (1) person who
complained that the officer would not fill out a crime report on what the person was
alleging; alleged false arrest; alleged harassment by police; another incident where
excessive force was alleged; another failure to investigate; and false information on
a police report. Chief Mailey advised that the 19 complaints for 2017 were
investigated and no officers were found to be at fault, for a total of 38 complaints
over the last three (3) years.
Chief Mailey stated that after the investigation is conducted, the findings are
submitted to the complainant, so the complainant does receive feedback from the
Police Department from their allegations. He noted that if an officer is found at fault,
the Police Department cannot tell the complainant if the officer received discipline,
under the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights, 11 Del. C. §9200, which spells
out certain rights the officer has under Internal Affairs investigations.
Chief Mailey informed members that the Department receives a lot of complaints,
noting that the Mayor had called him several times about people who were not happy
with police services and a lot of the time they are able to settle those complaints in
the Mayor’s Office. He stated that he follows up and gets back to those with
complaints. Chief Mailey advised that the Department receives complaints by
several methods, and each and every time they take out a complaint number through
Internal Affairs. He explained that they do not put this information in their annual
report because this is a confidentiality issue, noting that he had left the names of the
officers and complainants out of the information that he had provided. Chief Mailey
stated that other police officers do not even know that an officer is being investigated.
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He advised that when they launch an investigation and bring an officer in, the officer
is sworn to secrecy and is not supposed to talk about the investigation or contact the
complainant during the course of the investigation, unless the Police Department is
trying to facilitate some kind of dialogue between the complainant and the officer,
which had been done in the past and turned out well.
Mayor Christiansen thanked Chief Mailey for reminding everybody that they try to
resolve a lot of the issues in the Mayor’s Office, and he noted that they self-police the
Department and investigate and take a long hard look at their own. He asked what
recourse a person who files a complaint has to go above and beyond and make sure
their issue has been properly addressed. Responding, Chief Mailey explained that the
Department of Justice has an Office of Civil Rights and Public Trust that was started
a little over a year ago. He noted that two (2) young ladies work with this Office in
Dover and can receive complaints about police departments. Chief Mailey stated, for
example, that if he made a complaint against the Mayor because he thought the
Mayor stopped him for speeding because he is black, and the Police Department did
an investigation and said that the Mayor operated within his powers as a police
officer and did not find that he did anything wrong, Chief Mailey could go to the
Attorney General’s Office of Civil Rights and Public Trust and file a complaint about
the Police Department. He advised that this Office would launch an investigation,
do interviews, collect statements, and come to a conclusion at the end of their
investigation about how the Police Department operated. Chief Mailey explained
that if the Police Department was cleared by the Attorney General’s Office, the
complainant could contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which
investigates police departments all the time for profiling, excessive force, and things
of that nature. He advised that police departments come under a level of oversight
which is called a consent decree if they are found to be operating not in the public’s
best trust, and the federal government comes in and basically takes over the police
department and runs it for the agency. Chief Mailey stated that the federal
government looks through the police department’s records to see at what rate they are
stopping people, what they are arresting people for, what kind of force they are using,
if the officers are being properly trained, what supervision they are receiving, what
complaints are being received from the community, and how those complaints are
being entertained.
Chief Mailey noted that the Dover Police Department has been accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) seven (7)
times, most recently just last year, and CALEA comes in and looks at documentation
for all of their arrests, traffic stops, policies, procedures, and training principles. He
stated that if the Department is not in compliance, they do not receive re-
accreditation as a CALEA agency.
Mr. Sudler stated that, moving forward, he was still interested in having an annual
report, such as the Dover Police Department Internal Affairs Citizen Complaint
Statistical Summary. He advised that he respected what Chief Mailey was saying and
noted that no names had been mentioned. Mr. Sudler expressed his belief that it is
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very important to show all aspects of community relations, and that this was a big
part of transparency and showed that members know that there are concerns, noting
that when there is a complaint they will have done their due diligence. He stated that
he was satisfied with how Chief Mailey had presented this information and that if
Chief Mailey felt it was too detailed they could dummy it down. Mr. Sudler advised
that he was looking forward to having something of this nature incorporated into the
Police Department’s annual report so that everyone can work together. He stated that
he did not want Chief Mailey to feel uncomfortable and that the Police Department
was doing a great job. Mr. Sudler noted that no one, including himself, is perfect, but
working on imperfections will make things perfect or a lot better in the City, the
community, and police relations. He advised that he was trying to strengthen
community relations in the Fourth District, which would reflect on the whole City of
Dover.
Chief Mailey stated that he agreed with Mr. Sudler regarding transparency, noting
that in 2015 or 2016 the Department had published their annual report from Internal
Affairs on their website, and he planned to do this with the Dover Police Department
Internal Affairs Citizen Complaint Statistical Summary 2015-2016-2017. He advised
that the report did not have too much information in it to put out there, although he
did not want to go into specific details regarding each incident because he thought
that too intrusive. Chief Mailey stated that he is all about transparency, as he and
Mr. Sudler had shared previously, and he did not think the Police Department was
doing anything wrong and did not have a problem with anyone looking. He advised
that the Department would put this report on their website so that everybody could
understand how many complaints they have fielded, the nature of those complaints,
and how they were resolved.
Mr. Polce asked how the Dover Police Department compared to other policing
agencies in Kent County, statewide, or nationally. Responding, Chief Mailey stated
that traditionally internal affairs reports are not published, displayed, or put out for
public consumption, noting that they could be requested through the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA), and he did not know how the Department compares to other
agencies. He explained that larger police departments have internal affairs units and,
in the past, the Dover Police Department had conducted internal affairs investigations
for other agencies. Chief Mailey advised that complaints on officers are not the only
complaints that they look at, explaining that they also investigate officers internally
without receiving a complaint.
Chief Mailey stated that the Department looks at every use of force, and when an
officer fills out a use of force report, this goes through the chain of command to a
sergeant, a lieutenant, a captain, and to the major. He noted that the major reviews
it and makes sure that the use of force is within policy. Chief Mailey explained, for
instance, that if an officer tases someone, a use of force report is filled out, there
should be supporting evidence as far as pictures of any injuries where the probes
entered the suspect, and if there is any photographic evidence a photograph is taken.
He stated that an incident report is filled out every time an officer uses force.
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Chief Mailey advised that a firearms discharge report is filled out every time an
officer uses his handgun, it doesn’t matter if they are doing it to kill an injured deer
or a rabid animal, and the report goes through the same chain to make sure how the
firearm is used, that its use is appropriate, and that everything is in the report. He
stated that he did not know how the Dover Police Department compares to other
agencies because this is not openly shared and is not something that chiefs talk about.
Chief Mailey indicated that they always know when an officer went over the line
because it typically takes place in the media and they hear about it by that means.
Chief Mailey noted that, as the Mayor had stated, the Department polices its own.
Chief Mailey advised that there are a lot of times when citizens don’t make
complaints and the Department is aware of violations and unfortunately has to arrest
and discharge its officers. He stated that they do not want a culture in a police
department of lawless behavior, unethical behavior, or misconduct.
In response to Mr. Polce, Chief Mailey advised that he was not aware of a national,
state, or county database with the percentage of substantiated claims versus those that
are not, but could look and report back on this. He stated that he had gone to several
Internal Affairs conferences and was not aware of any national database, like the FBI
maintains that involve shootings, etc.
Chief Mailey stated that the size of the Dover Police Department is approximately
100, although he does not have 100 officers working right now because of various
issues. He advised that it was not bad to have 19 as the highest number of
complaints in a year, looking at the size of the agency, the number of complaints
received each year from citizens, and keeping in mind that throughout the day there
are several hundred contacts between the community and police officers. Mr. Polce
stated that he had been planning to apply this logic and that this was a minute
percentage. He advised that he thought 14, five (5), and 19 claims per year, all of
which were unsubstantiated, was tremendous work. He stated that he agreed with
Mr. Sudler that this should be done in a transparent fashion and that an annual and
private report would be beneficial. He asked Chief Mailey to continue his great work
and to tell his officers to do so.
Mr. Anderson thanked Chief Mailey, and Mr. Sudler for bringing up the issue. He
also thanked the Department for making it easier and more accessible for complaints
to be filed, which can be done through the Department’s website and social media.
Mr. Anderson advised that people used to call him and say that they wanted to file
a complaint and did not know how, and he never gets those calls now. He stated that
a small rise in complaints may be a measure of success because this is more
accessible and people feel comfortable that they can make complaints and not be
retaliated against. Mr. Anderson advised that he saw this as part of transparency and
opening up and that it is a good thing that everyone is willing to talk about
complaints, investigate them appropriately, and get the appropriate result.
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Chief Mailey informed members that, within the Department’s policies, officers have
to provide people with their full name and badge number if the person requests it and
do not have the option to refuse, so that a proper investigation can be conducted.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the report.
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Dover Police Cadet Program - Discussion of Official Cadet Duties Required
Under the Grant (Mr. Sudler)
Mr. Sudler stated that members had recently had a variety of presentations pertaining
to parking lot construction and economic growth and development; however, a
repetitive issue was safety concerns downtown, especially in the Fourth District. He
stated that, as a Fourth District Councilman, he thought that patrol officers or cadets
were needed on New, Queen, Fulton, or Kirkwood Streets, noting that he was sure
Mr. Anderson would concur. He asked if this was doable and, if not, what was
needed to make it doable, and what the scope is of the concentrated area that the
cadets patrol.
In response, Police Chief Marvin Mailey explained that when the cadet program was
first reborn, cadets were kept strictly on Loockerman Street as a visible presence to
move up and down and enforce City ordinance violations only. He noted that cadets
do not have powers of arrest because they are not police officers and are not trained
to make arrests. Chief Mailey advised that cadets have protective gear on them in
case they are assaulted, and they are there to observe, report, and take limited
enforcement action, issuing citations for City ordinance violations for open container,
panhandling, and things of that nature. He stated that the cadets are young people
who are not trained in law enforcement, so the Police Department tries to keep their
activities to Loockerman Street; events in Dover much like Comic-Con, with which
they assist; and directing traffic for parades. Chief Mailey advised that the cadets
perform extra duty for Firefly or NASCAR races, but the Department does not put
the cadets in neighborhoods where there is high crime.
Chief Mailey stated that Mr. Garfinkel had made the same request as Mr. Sudler, and
that the Department could do the same thing for the Fourth District that they did for
Mr. Garfinkel’s neighborhood. He explained that the Police Department has an
abundance of grant money for foot patrols and had been assigning extra foot patrols
to officers in neighborhoods. Chief Mailey advised that their approach to fighting
crime is to move about the City, doing enforcement in various areas with various
units to drive the crime rate down.
Chief Mailey stated that the Fourth District encompasses one (1) of the sectors or
districts that receives a steady diet of law enforcement by different departments. He
advised that one (1) day the motorcycle unit might be there, the next day the patrol
unit, and the next day the drug unit. Chief Mailey indicated that the cadets are not
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equipped and experienced enough to be in some of these neighborhoods, not because
the neighborhoods are bad, but sometimes crimes occur there. He noted that
shootings, fights, and things of this nature happen in Towne Point, Capitol Green,
Simon Circle, Manchester, and all over the City. Chief Mailey explained that cadets
are not put in those arenas because they’re not equipped to deal with that level of
criminal activity. He advised that officers are assigned to foot patrol those areas and
that when he was a rookie they used to walk what was called Dover Project, which
was a walking patrol downtown. Chief Mailey stated that two-man units used to
walk up and down the streets, speak to people, and be a presence in the
neighborhood. He stated that this is what the Department was planning to do, noting
that they have to spend the grant money by June or July, so there would be a lot of
police out doing extra duty and working, and the funds would not be coming out of
the Department’s overtime budget. Chief Mailey asked to be informed of specific
neighborhoods of concern and focused times when having officers in these areas
would be more beneficial, and the Department would provide the opportunity for
officers to sign up for extra duty. He noted that they cannot mandate officers to work
extra duty and officers work it as they want to on their time off. Chief Mailey stated
that officers like to be paid overtime, so someone would sign up and patrol the
neighborhoods.
Mr. Sudler stated that he had three (3) main areas of concern, and the first was in the
area of the liquor store near 33 West behind Wells Fargo at the parking lot and alley.
Chief Mailey noted that this is State Street Alley. Mr. Sudler advised that he has a
friend who works and lives in the area with her six-year-old daughter, and they are
often approached by panhandlers. He stated that a more severe concern was at the
Fulton Street Deli, noting that he had seen tremendous work there and the area had
been cleaned up a lot; however, he still sees a little activity there that could be
addressed, which would help keep trash and debris from being thrown there.
Mr. Sudler noted that he thought this area had improved 75% to 80% from a year and
a half ago, when he started to complain about it. He advised that he was still getting
a lot of calls about New Street, especially in the summertime, regarding individuals
standing or loitering in front of their homes or near porch areas. Mr. Sudler stated
that this had calmed down, noting that he rides through there occasionally and stops
to see what’s going on. He advised that he gets applause and appreciation from his
community about this area and can see a big difference, and he thanked Chief Mailey.
Chief Mailey stated that all of the areas Mr. Sudler mentioned are on the
Department’s radar screen, noting that Loockerman Street, State Street Alley, and
South Bradford Street are all patrol zones for the cadets. He advised that
Mr. Sudler’s concerns would be passed on and that Sergeant Hopkins supervises the
cadets and was currently in the corner of the room providing security during the
meeting. Chief Mailey stated that the police know what is going on at Fulton Street
and patrol that area heavily because they get a lot of calls. He advised that he rides
through New Street all the time, it is getting better, and it is not what it was five (5)
or ten years ago. Chief Mailey stated that the police walk a fine line there because
they do not want to be so heavy handed that they feel they are harassing people for
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just standing there. He explained that the police know that people like to stand and
talk, etc., and they don’t want people to feel like they can’t do this, but they have to
be very smart about enforcement. Chief Mailey noted that the police don’t want it
to seem like they are picking on a certain group of people just because they’re in that
area. He stated that some people stop there just to talk and some stop there for
criminal activity, and it is the Department’s job to figure out which one it is and that
is what they are doing.
Mr. Polce asked if the Department had been able to use the National Organization of
Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Program at Delaware State University
(DSU) for the cadet program. Responding, Chief Mailey advised that the Department
has one (1) young man who is part of the NOBLE Program, is a cadet, and is one (1)
of their hopeful police applicants for the future. He stated that he is a member of
NOBLE himself, so he gets a chance to meet all the young people at DSU that are
part of this program. Chief Mailey advised that he would be participating in a town
hall meeting next Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at DSU, and members of DSU’s criminal
justice program would be in attendance.
Mr. Slavin noted that the cadet program was having retention issues, which were not
necessarily bad issues but showed that the City was putting quality people through
the program. He stated that he would be interested in having a conversation with the
Mayor and Chief Mailey about how to restructure the program to incentivize people
to stay on for a longer period of time and had some ideas. Responding, Chief Mailey
stated that he would be open to anything, noting that they have four (4) cadets out of
nine (9) positions, and three (3) are dedicated to the library. He stated that they try
to balance the Loockerman Street area and the library, which is their primary
assignment.
Mr. Lewis stated that clarification was needed with respect to what the cadets can and
can’t do under federal grant guidelines. In response, Chief Mailey advised that the
cadet program was restarted with $558,000 from the Neighborhood Building Block
Grant Fund in 2014 or 2015. He stated that, in 2015, the Police Department received
State Joint Finance Committee (JFC) funds which were used to continue the program
and there were no guidelines pertaining that funding. Chief Mailey stated that the
Police Department was no longer receiving any form of federal money or subsidy for
the cadet program and it was being funded by the City of Dover.
In response to Mr. Lewis, Chief Mailey stated that there was a possibility that cadets
could patrol some of the City parks when the Department gets up to full capacity with
cadets. He advised that when the program was previously fully staffed, the
Department was trying to add parks to patrol assignments. Chief Mailey noted that
the cadets are trained to ride police mountain bikes, and they will be seen patrolling
on those bikes in the summertime at Silver Lake and White Oak Parks. Chief Mailey
advised that he just wanted to get nine (9) good cadets out there.
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Mr. Sudler thanked Chief Mailey for being amenable and professional in all of the
presentations he had provided for members.
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the
Whole Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - APRIL 25, 2018
The Economic Development Committee met on April 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with
Mayor Christiansen presiding. Members present were Mr. Hudson (City Manager’s
designee) and Mr. Hugg. Mr. Hare, Mr. Cole, Ms. Evans, and Mr. Hammond were
absent.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Due to the lack of a quorum, the agenda was not adopted.
Mayor Christiansen stated that the rules would be suspended to allow
Mr. Mike Carney, Development Director, Junior Achievement of Delaware, to
provide an overview of the Junior Achievement (JA) Program.
Overview of the Junior Achievement Program - Workforce and Economic
Development Benefits (Mike Carney)
Mayor Christiansen noted his daughter had been to Junior Achievement (JA) with a
fifth grade class from William Henry Middle School, and she had suggested finding
a way to bring the program to Dover. He stated that he thought a local JA location
would be a great success. Mr. Mike Carney, Development Director, Junior
Achievement of Delaware, explained that JA is working on a plan to bring the
program to Sussex County, which would allow those in Kent County to participate
in either Sussex County or Wilmington.
Responding to Mr. Kirby Hudson, Assistant City Manager, Mr. Carney stated that the
JA Office is located near Route 13 in Wilmington and suggested that Mr. Hudson
visit the facility.
In response to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Carney stated that JA has a great relationship
with Delaware State University (DSU). He advised that he had been to DSU earlier
in the day in regard to JA’s Get Set Program. Mr. Carney explained that this program
has 80 students with intellectual difficulties, high on the autism spectrum, who were
working on job skills, such as setting tables, sorting coins, shredding and separating
mail, stocking shelves, etc.
Mayor Christiansen suggested that Mr. Carney speak with Ms. Donna Covington,
Dean, College of Business, DSU, and Mr. Carney stated that they had had that
conversation and DSU has a finance kiosk in JA’s Finance Park simulation.
Mr. Carney provided a handout entitled, Junior Achievement/Delaware Pathways
Career Funnel and explained that JA has a Financial Literacy track, where students
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learn about checkbooks, credit scores, credit, buying a car, and obtaining mortgages
and insurance. Mr. Carney advised that students attend 12 weeks of classroom
sessions at their own schools taught by JA teachers using JA’s curriculum. He
indicated that DSU was going to integrate some of their students into this program
and work with JA. Mr. Carney stated that after the 12 weeks students attend JA and
have to balance a 21 line item budget using a tablet. He explained that students are
given different scenarios, for example, someone with a salary of $100,000 and three
(3) children, someone with a salary of $40,000 per year with two (2) children, or
someone with a salary of $120,000 with one (1) child. Mr. Carney advised that
students have different personas and perspectives and go through the line items on
the tablet. He noted that they have to buy groceries, buy or rent a car or take public
transportation, and buy a house or be declined on a mortgage.
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, asked if
students who come through the program have special needs and requirements.
Responding, Mr. Carney stated that the JA event at DSU that he had referred to was
a special event; however, JA serves everyday elementary through high school
students up and down the State and had been serving them for 60 years. He noted
that JA has a lot of relationships with schools, who automatically bring their students
every year, and the whole class attends. Mr. Carney explained that JA’s Finance Park
pathway is for seventh graders.
Mr. Carney informed members that JA’s BizTown pathway is for fifth and sixth
graders, who come to JA after 12 weeks of lessons in the classroom and learn how
to run a business. He indicated that each operation has a Chief Finance Officer
(CFO) and a Chief Operating Officer (COO), and students learn about company
culture, what it's like to work there, what's expected, and what some of the different
salary packages are, and they run a business. Mr. Carney explained that in the
classroom students go through newspaper want ads and apply for and get a job. He
stated that a student may come to JA as a water person from Tidewater Utilities, with
a hard hat and a jacket. Mr. Carney advised that Tidewater Utilities has a kiosk, and
this student takes water readings from all the kiosks in BizTown, takes them back to
the office, turns gallons into dollars, and sends everyone in the different kiosks a bill.
He stated that there is an attorney, a prothonotary, a mayor, and a city council, and
they take votes. Mr. Carney advised that the News-Journal, iHeartRadio, New Castle
County Public Safety and Recorder of Deeds, and a print shop are all at BizTown,
and different businesses are sponsored by like businesses.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Mr. Carney stated that not every fifth grader in the school
district goes through this program but just those schools that have signed up. He
stated that JA would like all students to attend and is working with Delaware
Technical and Community College (Del Tech) and the Department of Education to
get all students in eighth grade to go through Finance Park, noting that this is JA’s
first benchmark.
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Mr. Hugg stated that it is amazing how many young people graduate from high
school and don't know how to write a check or make change, or don't have a bank
account. Mr. Carney advised that young people do not understand debt, credit, or
what it's like to get a loan. He indicated that young people and a lot of adults do not
know what a credit score is, noting that those who have never borrowed money may
never come across this.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Mr. Carney stated that in order to bring the program in a
more intense manner to Kent County they would need available space and financial
support to build out a space similar to what they have in Wilmington, but less
elaborate. He indicated that they plan to go to Del Tech in Georgetown in Sussex
County and set up small kiosks with office partitions in a stretch of rooms there.
Mr. Carney advised that there could be 10 different finance agencies, banks, and
home repair businesses, and sponsors to back them up, such as Goldman Brothers for
home improvements, Delmarva Power for energy, and Delaware City for gas. He
advised that JA’s big push is to go to Sussex County and they are waiting to hear
about a grant they had written to the Longwood Foundation. Mr. Carney stated that
the cost would probably be a couple of hundred thousand dollars. Mr. Hugg asked
if this would be a one-time or an annual investment. Responding, Mr. Carney stated
that this is a two-year arrangement and JA would have to carry it from there through
sponsorship. He noted that the Capital School District pays JA an amount per
student when their students go through the program.
Mr. Hugg stated that infrastructure seemed to be available at the DSU University
Center for Economic Development and International Trade (UCEDIT). He noted that
DSU, Wilmington University, Wesley College, and Del Tech had all created job-
focused pathways and were interested in assuming a greater role in Delaware.
Mr. Hugg advised that they felt isolated from the greater community and were
reaching out to establish an identity and purpose. He expressed his belief that getting
something like JA to happen in Dover would not be all that difficult.
Mr. Carney suggested coming to see what JA has in Wilmington and thinking about
what it would take to scale it back, noting that space is a consideration. He advised
that different kiosks have to be added and dressed up, and there is a need to make
sure volunteers are there every week. Mr. Carney explained that when an elementary
school comes to BizTown, they bring five (5) or 10 parents and three (3) or four (4)
teachers, and JA volunteers and staff help manage the event for four (4) hours.
Mayor Christiansen advised that Kent County Levy Court had put space aside for a
business incubator for the Kent Economic Partnership (KEP) that was not being used.
He indicated that it may be possible to use the incubator space for a small version of
JA so that JA would have a permanent presence, noting that the program could
possibly be included as part of the role of the KEP.
Responding to Mr. Carney, Mr. Hugg stated that he was unsure of the size of the
incubator space, which was designed for small business and is divisible into little
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pods. Mr. Hugg advised that this location has the advantage of having parking, is
easy to get to, and is a public building with security.
Mr. Carney stated that they could arrange to look at it. He noted that JA pathways
were already being created with Del Tech and they want to make sure that students
are engaged with programs from bio-pharmaceuticals to diesel mechanics, finance,
marketing, power plants for jet engines, framing, and processing plants. Mr. Carney
noted that these careers pay well and not every student is cut out for a university or
college. He indicated that a bad job is done of guiding and counseling students, and
school counselors tell students they must go to a four-year college. Mr. Carney
advised that students come out of a college or university with a $150,000 payment
and cannot invest in the market or a house since they have invested in the education
that is already behind them.
Mayor Christiansen suggested that he, Mr. Hugg, or both of them assist Mr. Carney
in going to look at the space at the Kent County incubator.
Mr. Carney provided a handout entitled, “2016-17 Students Served by County” and
pointed out the schools that JA serves in Kent County. He stated that he was sure
there was room for growth from the almost 2,400 students currently being served in
Kent County to 5,000 or 6,000. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Carney
stated that JA does not serve Kent or Caroline Counties in Maryland. He advised that
Cecil County, Maryland, is their franchise district and they also serve the three (3)
counties of Delaware and Salem County, New Jersey. Mr. Carney stated that
Salisbury has JA; however, he was unsure what this program is called and where it
is based.
Mr. Hugg noted that there were a number of students participating from the Capital
School District. Mr. Carney stated that JA could probably serve more schools in
Smyrna. He indicated that they are currently serving 2,400 students in Kent County
who do not mind the drive up to Wilmington and JA must look at the up side and
what they would get if JA was in Dover.
Mr. Hugg noted that the Kent County building is only 10 minutes away from most
local schools. Mr. Carney indicated that there would be advantages to having all
three (3) counties represented by JA, but JA would have to weigh where to locate it.
Mayor Christiansen stated that a local location might pick up students from Sussex
County, Georgetown, Rehoboth, Sussex Central, Woodbridge, Laurel, Seaford, and
Indian River. He noted that Caesar Rodney and Lake Forest School Districts are also
in Kent County districts.
Responding to Mr. Carney, Mayor Christiansen stated that Georgetown Del Tech is
approximately 38 miles and an hour from Dover. Mr. Hugg indicated that Del
Tech’s Owens Campus in Georgetown is a good central site in Sussex County but is
a long way from Smyrna. Mr. Carney noted that there would be advantages to having
all three (3) counties represented and JA had to weigh where would be the better
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place for their program. He indicated that his boss has already determined that they
wanted the Georgetown location. Mr. Carney stated that a program could be put in
Dover; however, it would take resources to get that done, and space would be one (1)
of the biggest parts of that.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Mr. Carney stated that JA would be looking for donated
or sponsored space. Mayor Christiansen stated that the County and KEP had already
sponsored the incubator space and would be able to say that they were sponsoring
Junior Achievement if it were there. Mr. Carney stated that this would be incredible
and that they could get every school here to participate, including not just fifth
graders but sixth through eight graders, and there may also be the ability to merge the
program into the high schools. He suggested obtaining some numbers for his
supervisor regarding all of the elementary, middle, and high schools that JA could
reach.
Mayor Christiansen noted that the Capital School District has a elementary school
program called Mini Society for first, second, third, and fourth graders where
students develop a product, marketing, and sales. Mr. Carney compared this to the
JA Company program. He estimated that this program has approximately 400
students in the current year and advised that JA wants to have 1,000 students in the
program by 2021.
Mayor Christiansen asked Mr. Carney to work with Mr. Hugg to schedule a date to
review Kent County’s incubator space. Mr. Hugg stated that he would try to obtain
information about the size of the incubator space and requested that Mr. Carney send
an email regarding the figures he needed regarding local school populations.
Mayor Christiansen requested that Mr. Hugg communicate with Mr. Mike Petit de
Manage, Kent County Administrator, regarding this matter.
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Economic Development
Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
MONTHLY REPORTS - MARCH 2018
By motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Neil, the following monthly reports were
accepted by consent agenda:
City Assessor's Report
City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
City Manager's Report
City Planner's Report
Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report
Fire Chief's Report (February and March)
Police Chief's Report
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QUARTERLY REVIEW - CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN (CIP)
Members were provided the Capital Investment Plan as of March 31, 2018.
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Capital Investment Plan as of
March 31, 2018. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote.
QUARTERLY REVIEW - PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY OPERATIONS AND
REVENUES
Members were provided the Passport Acceptance Facility Operations and Revenues as of
April 6, 2018.
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Passport Acceptance Facility
Operations and Revenues as of April 6, 2018. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS - ELECTRIC FUND BUDGET AND RESOLUTION
NO. 2018-04 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS OR NOTES BY ROBBINS
HOSE COMPANY NO. 1 OF DOVER, DELAWARE
Staff recommended that the Public Hearings be set for June 11, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of Staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
2018/19 CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Staff Appointments for
2018/2019, seconded by Mr. Neil and, by a unanimous roll call vote, the following
appointments were made:
City Assessor - Cheryl A. Bundek
Building Inspector - David S. Hugg III
City Clerk - Traci A. McDowell
Assistant City Clerk - Denise L. Devine
Controller/Treasurer - Lori Peddicord
Assistant Controller/Treasurer - Vacant
Assistant Treasurers - Denise L. Devine
- Traci A. McDowell
Fire Marshal - Jason A. Osika
City Solicitor - Nicholas H. Rodriguez
Deputy City Solicitor - William W. Pepper, Sr.
2018/19 COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS
By motion of Mr. Slavin, seconded by Mr. Hare, the 2018/2019 Council President Annual
Appointments were deferred unanimously.
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2018/19 MAYORAL ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved to defer the 2018/19 Mayoral Annual Appointments
until June 11, 2018. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-02 AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE - CONTROLLER/TREASURER
AND ASSISTANT TREASURERS
By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2018-02. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Neil and, by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted the following
Resolution:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
WHEREAS, the City of Dover's investment policy includes the investment of funds up to $100,000
per banking institution, investments in the State of Delaware Investment Pool, and the purchase and
sale of investment grade corporate bonds, and U.S. Treasury and agency securities; and
WHEREAS, the banking institutions, brokerage firms, trust companies, and other various financial
institutions require an Authorizing Resolution for the opening of accounts, and for purchasing,
selling, transferring, assigning, and handling securities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, that
the Controller/Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers are hereby authorized to open accounts with
banking institutions and purchase, sell, transfer, assign, and handle securities and that they are
authorized to sign all related forms;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transactions in these accounts be carried out with any one
signature; and
That the following are the office holders authorized for these purposes, until further notice:
Lori Peddicord - Controller/Treasurer
Denise L. Devine - Assistant Treasurer
Traci A. McDowell - Assistant Treasurer
ADOPTED: MAY 14, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03 APPROVING THE 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Members were provided the 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action
Plan.
Mr. Anderson asked if the requirements for the two public hearings were fulfilled. Responding,
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, stated that Mrs. Tracey Harvey,
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coordinator for the City of Dover was not able to
attend the meeting. He noted that the procedural requirements were, in fact, satisfied by actions of
the staff, and the way they addressed this item this year was because they did not have the final US
housing and revenue development allocation numbers at the time it came before them. Mr. Hugg
stated that he could not recall whether the requirement that it go before the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Development Committee was in fact met or not. He noted that Ms. Denise Devine,
Assistant City Clerk, did some research late that afternoon and could add some clarity.
Ms. Devine stated that, as Mr. Hugg indicated, the 2018 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Annual Action Plan was presented to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee in March to review the applications for the allocation of funds.
Mr. Hugg advised that the action plan has the approval of HUD in terms of their ability to implement
it for this coming year; however, if Council so desires, there may be a value in sending it back
through the Committee just for any additional input.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Hugg requested, because they now have the final allocation
from HUD and can begin to make awards, that this be on the Committee's agenda at its earliest
possible time.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, stated that she did not believe enough
notice would be provided if this item was placed on the agenda for the following evening.
Mr. Anderson moved to refer this item to the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee with a meeting to be held within two (2) weeks to avoid delay. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
(City Clerk’s Office Note: Members of Council were provided documentation that all requirements
had been met. This item was reconsidered and Resolution No. 2018-03 Approving the 2018
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan was adopted during the Special
Council Meeting of May 29, 2018.)
ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST/FIRST READING OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE #2018-04
A request was received for annexation and rezoning of property located at 3074 North DuPont
Highway, consisting of 0.69 +/- acres, owned by Jesse L. Allen. The property is currently zoned BG
- General Business District (Kent County zoning classification) and the proposed zoning is C-4 -
Highway Commercial (City of Dover zoning classification). Staff recommended that the request be
referred to the Utility Committee on June 12, 2018; the Planning Commission on June 18, 2018; and
that a Public Hearing be set for July 9, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. (Tax Parcel: ED-00-057.02-01-04.00-000;
Planning Reference: AX-18-01; Council District: 3)
Mr. Sudler moved for referral, as recommended, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk by title only, as follows:
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ORDINANCE #2018-04 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3074 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, made no announcements.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Anderson thanked all of the members of law enforcement, noting that Law Enforcement Officers
Week was coming up. He stated that the work that is being done to keep our communities safe is
vital and, without their work and putting their lives on the line at times, our communities would be
unlivable. Mr. Anderson also noted that Armed Services Day was on May 18th and he thanked all
those who serve or who have served to keep this nation safe. He advised that Mission Barbecue
would be providing free food. Mr. Anderson thanked Mayor Christiansen for issuing a proclamation
for Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
Mr. Anderson suggested looking at a different procedure that would engage more people for the
selection of Council President, noting that he had been hearing from constituents on the issue.
Mr. Lindell thanked and complimented the various community groups that presented that evening,
including the Kent Chamber Choir, the young leaders at Town Point Elementary School with
Principal Tory Giddons at the helm, and the JROTC of Dover High School. He wished
Major Murphy and Sergeant Harry Menwell well on their retirement. Mr. Lindell stated that he had
a chance to work with them and it is a great organization with awesome kids, which he thought was
a testament to their leadership and dedication.
Mr. Lindell announced that he had the chance to attend Wesley College's graduation and listen to
Mr. Paul Stanley speak the previous Saturday. He noted that he also got to say hi to Coach Drass
as well, sadly for the last time. Mr. Lindell sent his condolences to Coach Drass's family, and those
at Wesley College as well. He noted that it is a huge loss, and a huge loss for Dover as well.
Mr. Lindell stated that he had the chance to attend the Biggs Silver Anniversary Gala with the Mayor
and two of his colleagues, Councilman Hare and Councilman Polce. He noted that he also attended
the Village of Westover homeowner's meeting about a week and a half ago, and looking at some of
the issues within the community. Mr. Lindell encouraged other communities to post their meeting
dates, noting that he would like to get out to as many of those homeowner's meetings as possible.
Mr. Lewis announced that the following Thursday at 6:00 p.m. he, in conjunction with the Fire
Department, would be offering a CPR AED basic first aid awareness class. A member of the fire
department is going to be there discussing fire safety and awareness. Mr. Lewis advised that it is
open to members of the community, it is free, and he was doing it as a certified level three CPR AED
instructor.
Mr. Hare announced that Thursday night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Dover Downs the
organization Gals That Give is having their monthly charity event. He noted that the recipient this
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month is the Delaware Military Support Organization. Mr. Hare encouraged all the young ladies to
attend.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Annual
Meeting of May 14, 2018, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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POSTJ.lL SERVICE
May 24,2018
Mayor RobinChristiansen
CityofDover
PO Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
RE:Dover, DE Main Post Office located at 55 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901.
Dear Mayor Christiansen,
The United States Postal Service will be relocating the Postal services currently provided at the
above referenced Post Office to a yet to-be-determined location as close as reasonably possible to
the existing location.
The Postal Service is relocating because the current lease cannot be renewed.
The "relocation project" will consist of procuring a suitable substitute location, preparing the new
location for use as a post office and then transitioning the retail services to the new location.
In undertaking this project, the Postal Service will complete a process set out in 39 CFR241.4 for
soliciting and considering input from the community and local officials. As we are at the beginning of
the process, I am offering to discuss the project with you. In our discussion, I would address the
need for relocation, outline the proposal that is under consideration, explain our process for
soliciting and considering input from the affected community, and ask for input from you and other
local officials regarding the proposal. If you would like to discuss the project, please contact me at
your convenience.
We will send an initial news release outlining the proposal to one or more news media serving the
community and post a copy of the information in the public lobby of the Post Office.
The Postal Service wishes to work closely with your community and has been granted the
opportunity to present the proposed project at a City Council public meeting on Monday, June 11th
at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the City Hall, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19903. The
Postal Service will advertise the date, time, and location of the public meeting in a local news
medium and post in the Post Office's public lobby a notice of the date, time, and location of the
public meeting.
At the public meeting, the Postal Service will identify the need, identify the tentative decision to
relocate retail services, outline the proposal to meet the need for relocation, invite questions, solicit
written input on the proposal, and provide an address to which the community and local officials
may send written appeals of the tentative decision and comments on the proposal for a period of 30
days following the public meeting.
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Mayor RobinChristiansen
CityofDover
PO Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
RE:Dover, DE Main Post Office located at 5S Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901.
Page2 of 2
Becausethe proposal concerns relocation, we also will: (1) discuss the reasons for relocating;
(2) identify the site or area, or both, to which the Postal Service anticipates relocating the retail
services; and (3) describe the anticipated size of the retail service facility for the relocated retail
services, and the anticipated services to be offered at the new location.
After the 30-day comment and appeal period, the Postal Service will consider the comments and
appeals received that identify reasons why the Postal Service's tentative decision and proposal is, or
is not, the optimal solution for the identified need. Following that consideration, the Postal Service
will make a final decision to proceed with, modify, or cancel the proposal. The Postal Service then
will inform you in writing of its final decision, send a news release announcing the final decision to
local news media and post a copy of the information in the public lobby of the Post Office. The
Postal Service then will implement the final decision.
If the Postal Service decides to use a site or area that it did not identify at the public meeting, then
the Community Relations Regulation requires the Postal Service to return to the public meeting
stage of the process to make a new presentation regarding the new site or area.
We look forward to working with you and your staff as this project develops.
Real Estate Specialist
United States Postal Service
PO Box 27497
Greensboro, NC 27498-1103
336-665-2848
Richard.a.hancock2@usps.gov
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Dover Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:30
PM in the Council Chambers of Dover City Hall to consider adoption of the following
proposed Electric Fund budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 to June 30,
2019. The following budgets have been submitted to the Mayor and Council for their
review and consideration and the amounts are subject to change.
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 12,393,600
DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (2,877,400)
BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED $ 9,516,200
BASE REVENUE
DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMERS $ 81,192,600
UTILITY TAX 1,299,100
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 524,300
RENT REVENUE 104,500
GREEN ENERGY 127,400
INTEREST EARNINGS 195,000
TOTAL REVENUES $ 83,442,900
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 92,959,100
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EXPENSES
EXPENSES
POWER SUPPLY $ 24,232,900
DOVER SUN PARK ENERGY 2,685,400
SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 392,300
POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 1,085,000
REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 309,600
RGGI 54,000
PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,394,600
PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 6,921,000
CAPACITY CHARGES 16,663,400
SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY $ 57,738,200
PLANT OPERATIONS 6,452,000
GENERATIONS FUELS 778,400
PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,089,100)
PJM CREDITS (454,400)
CAPACITY CREDITS (14,589,000)
GENERATION SUBTOTAL $ (8,902,100)
POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL $ 48,836,100
DIRECT EXPENDITURES
TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION $ 3,673,500
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,223,500
ADMINISTRATION 625,400
METER READING 401,800
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 690,700
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS $ 6,614,900
OTHER EXPENSES
UTILITY TAX $ 1,299,100
ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 250,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 721,400
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 163,800
GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 127,400
INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,875,500
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 17,500
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 327,000
DEBT SERVICE 1,584,700
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL $ 8,366,400
TRANSFER TO:
IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION $ 6,400,000
GENERAL FUND 10,000,000
TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE 2,500,000
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL $ 18,900,000
TOTAL EXPENSES $82,717,400
BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL $ 10,241,700
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 92,959,100
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IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 8,332,100
REVENUES
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC $ 6,400,000
TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER 298,000
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 200,000
GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 450,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 109,800
TOTAL REVENUES $ 7,457,800
TOTALS $ 15,789,900
EXPENSES
ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 1,175,200
ELECTRIC GENERATION 1,546,000
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,383,000
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,245,500
ERP SYSTEM 548,000
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 6,897,700
BUDGET BALANCE $ 8,892,200
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 15,789,900
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager DATE SUBMITTED: 6/06/2018
PREPARED BY: Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer
SUBJECT: Setting of Electric Rates & Tariffs
RELATED PROJECT: Cost of Service Study – NewGen Strategies & Solutions dated April 2018
APPROVALS: City Council
EXHIBITS: Exhibit 1 – City of Dover Tariffs
TIMETABLE: To be implemented July 1, 2018
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends Council adoption of Rates & Tariffs as attached for Fiscal Year 2019, set the power cost adjustment
to a credit of ($.00382), and not to reinstate the business retention rate that expired on July 1, 2016.
A primary driver behind this 2018 rate study update is commercial and industrial rate competitiveness.
New Gen Strategies & Solutions was tasked with re-balancing appropriate allocation of cost recovery
while developing regionally competitive electric rates. The study was completed with consideration of
the forecasted power supply. The revised rates and tariffs are attached for implementation on July 1,
2018. The rates include a provision for implementation of a “Purchased Power Adjustment” to be
implemented beginning July 1, 2017. The amount of this adjustment will be a credit of $.00382.
It is important to note, that these rates were forecasted to cover the years FY2019 through FY 2020. The
PPA Credit will result in an estimated reduction to customer charges of $2.8 million. It is recommended
to re-visit any Business Retention Rates upon request as each entity has different load requirements and
should be analyzed on an individual basis.
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Rates & Tariffs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Purchased Power Adjustment “PPA”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Residential Service Classification “R”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Small Commercial Service Classification “C and C1". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Medium Commercial Service Classification “C2 and C3”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Large Commercial Service Classification “C5”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Primary Service Classification “P”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transmission Voltage Classification “T”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Transmission Voltage Federal Government Classification “FT” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transmission Voltage Interruptible Service Classification “IT” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Firm Standby and Supplemental Service Classification “SS”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Business Retention Rates Schedule “BR”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Outdoor Development Lighting Rate (Residential Area Lighting Only) “OL”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Private Outdoor Lighting Service Classification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920
Water Pump Service Classification “FP”. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Water Pump 2 Service Classification Contracted Rate “F2”. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Water, Sewer, Kent County Sewer Adjustment and Ground Water Inflow
Adjustment Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Trash Fees - Flat Rate Summaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Green Energy Fund Rider “GEF”. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Voluntary Renewable Energy Subscription Rate. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Customer Application for Voluntary Subscription To Purchase Renewable Energy. . . . . . . . . 27
Net Energy Metering “NM”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
69 kV Transmission Service Classifications For Transmission Service for
16 MW EWG Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Transmission Voltage Supplemental Services Tariff for NRG Energy Center LLC for
16 MW EWG Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
69 kV Transmission Service Classifications for Transmission for
NRG 88 MW EWG. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
69 kV Delivery Service Classification to the Grid for White Oak Solar Energy, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . 36
Retail Customer Demand Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3289
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PURCHASED POWER ADJUSTMENT
“PPPCA”
PPPCA for “all” Tariffs unless listed separately
Dover will bill customers a monthly purchased power adjustment (PPA) to recover fluctuating power supply costs caused by
recurring changes in the price purchased power. The PPA is designed to manage power cost changes without having to make
frequent changes to base rates. Residential Service, Small Commercial Service, Medium Commercial Service, Large Commercial
Service, Primary Power Service, Transmission Voltage, and Firm Standby and Supplemental Service customers are all subject
to a PPA charge on a cents per kWh basis.
The cost per kWh for all energy adjusted upward or downward for changes in fuel and purchased power costs including
transmission above or below the base rate amount of $.xxx per kWh for each rate class. When the total cost of fuel, purchased
power, and transmission varies above or below the above base cost a charge or credit per kWh will be applied to all energy
sold such that the cost or credit will be recovered or returned over time.
All kWwh - per kWwh (0.00382855)
Effective Date: July 1, 20187
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“R”
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for household related services in a single private dwelling and
incidental service outside of the home through the same meter, provided such incidental service does not exceed 20 kKW of
connected load. Service size cannot exceed 600 amps.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase service
Customer Charge
Per bill 7.508.46
Energy Charge
All kWwh - per kWwh 0.120630
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase PowerCost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover
rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 20185
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SMALL COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C and C1"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for small commercial and industrial purposes through a single
meter. The maximum monthly usage must not exceed 3,500 kKWhH per month or have instrument rated metering. If there is a major
change in the character of service or if the KkWHh usage exceeds 3,500 kKWhH for two (2) consecutive billing months, the account
will be automatically transferred to the Medium Commercial Service Classification. If the customer’s usage does not exceed 3,500
kKWhH after a period of one (1) year, the customer may be returned to the Small Commercial Service Classification.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available
and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill - Single Phase Service 7.508.39
Per bill - Three Phase Service 22.5023.39
Energy Charge
Per kKWhH 0.100460
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly billing shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase PowerCost Adjustment Clause included with the City of
Dover rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imp osed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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MEDIUM COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C2 and C3"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes through a single meter
having monthly usages of more than 3,500 kKWHh for two (2) consecutive months. If the customer has a major change in the
character of service and falls below the above criteria, the customer may be returned to the Small Commercial Service Classification.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable and at the option of
the City.
Customer Charge
Per Bill - Single Phase Service 7.5011.73
Per Bill - Three Phase Service 22.5026.73
Demand Charge
All kKW, per kKW 13.9540
Energy Charge
All kKWhH, per kKWhH 0.0677580
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge, which shall be based on sixty percent (60%) of the
greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 121-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase PowerCost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover
rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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LARGE COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C5"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes having instr ument
rated metering. If there is a significant change in the character of service, the City will, at its option on a case by case basis, temporarily
transfer the account to another tariff.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable when available and
at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill - single or three phase service 225.5005
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW 13.9038
Energy Charge
All kWwh - per kWwh 0.0677490
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter. In any
month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five percent (95%), the measured demand
shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand X .95
Average Power Factor
The city measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors, and the customer is billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge based on sixty percent (60%) of the greatest Billing
Demand established during any month of the 1211-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase PowerCost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover
rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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PRIMARY SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“P”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial customers taking delivery at the
primary voltage available, and where the transforming and protective apparatus is furnished, owned and maintained by the customer.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Primary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase or three phase service.
Customer Charge
Per bill - single or three phase 15.0019.66
Demand Charge
All kKW - per kKW 11.2510.67
Energy Charge
All kWwh - per kWwh 0.06760540
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum sixty (60) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter. In any
month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95%), the measured demand shall
be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors and the customers are billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred
kilowatts (300 kKW) or 60% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 121 -month period ending with the
current billing month.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt -hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase PowerCost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover
rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification. If a customer who is on the Primary Service Classification wishes to switch to the Large Commercial Service
Classification, the customer may do so at the customer's choice. If such a change occurs, the City will determine on a case-by-case
basis which portion, if any, of the customer-owned electrical equipment will be maintained by the City provided,; however, that any
equipment transferred to City ownership, will be so transferred at no cost to the City.
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TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE CLASSIFICATION
“T”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers located where Dover's existing
facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at sixty-nine thousand (69,000), volts, and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and
protective equipment.
Demand Charge
All kKW - per kKW 10.509.82
Energy Charge
All kKWHh, per kKWHh 0.06370180
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half percent
(98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x . 985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; and the customers are billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly charge bill shall be a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred kilowatts (300 kW)
or seventy-five percent (75%) of the greatest Billing Demand established during the preceding 11 months and energy equal to three
hundred (300) hours' use of that demand any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt -hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase PowerCost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover
rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE FEDERAL GOVERMENT CLASSIFICATION
“FT”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area for Federal Government customers located
where Dover's existing facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at sixty-nine thousand (69,000) volts, and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and
protective equipment.
Demand Charge
All kKW - per kKW 9.82 10.50
Energy Charge
All kKWhH, per kKWH h 0.0635180
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half percent
(98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x . 985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; and the customers are billed Formatted: Justified
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly charge shall be seventy-five percent (75%) of the greatest Billing Demand during the preceding 11 months and
energy equal to three hundred (300) hours' use of that demand.
The minimum monthly bill shall be a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred kilowatts (300 kW) or
75% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt -hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase PowerCost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover
rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imp osed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
POWER SUPPLY PLANNING Formatted: Font: Bold, Underline
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Customer shall provide to the City of Dover each year in January a load forecast for the next three years for the planning period of
May through June (example: May 2019 through June 2022) to allow Dover to plan and acquire power supply resources to meet
customer’s requirements. Any changes in the Customer’s expected load forecast that is greater than one (1) megawatt shall be
reported to the City of Dover within thirty (30) days of Customer’s knowledge of such change.
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INTERRUPTIBLE TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE CLASSIFICATION
“IT”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers located where Dover's existing
facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at sixty-nine thousand (69,000), and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and protective
equipment.
Demand Charge Annual On Peak Penalty
All kW - per kW 7.89 To be determined by City Manager
Energy Charge
All kWh, per kWh 0.06180
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half percent
(98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed accordingly. Formatted: Justified
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred kilowatts (300 KW) or
75% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imp osed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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FIRM STANDBY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“SS” – (C5, P, & T)
AVAILABILTY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers for firm standby and/or supplemental electric
service for commercial and industrial purposes whom would otherwise be billed from the C5: Large Commercial Service, P: Primary
Service, or T: Transmission Voltage electric tariffs. Qualifying customers shall take delivery at the voltage available, and where the
transforming and protective apparatus is furnished, owned and maintained by the customer.
To service customers with electric generation facilities used to serve onsite power requirements and requiring firm standby and/or
supplemental electric service. This rate is not applicable for customers whom meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. Onsite generation is for emergency or testing purposes only.
2. Onsite generating capability is less than 500 kW.
Service under this schedule is also available to any specific generation customer who does not satisfy the provisions above and to
whom providing service, in City of Dover’s opinion, would be beneficial to its other customers.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary or primary voltages, 60 cycle alternating current, single phase or three phase service.
Standby (Maintenance and Back-Up) Service Charges:
Customer Charge
Per bill – single or three phase: $30.0076.18 per month
Demand Charges
Daily Demand Charge: $0.1423 per kW day of actual demand
Reservation Charge: $2.244.93 per kW of Contract Standby Billing Demand per month
Plus a distribution charge for the associated service voltage.
Primary Distribution Charge: $1.65 per kW of Contract Standby Billing Demand per monthIncluded
Secondary Distribution Charge: $2.16 per kW of Contract Standby Billing Demand per monthIncluded
Note: Distribution Charges are not are applicable where electric service is provided
solely from the transmission system.
Energy Charge
All kWh – per kWh: 0.05840900
Supplemental Service Charges:
Supplemental Service shall be billed at the City of Dover’s otherwise applicable electric rates.
DETERMINATION OF BILLING DEMAND
Standby Billing Demand – Standby billing demand is the summation of the maximum integrated sixty (60) minute standby demand
delivered by the City of Dover each day of the billing period. Standby demand for each sixty (60) minute period is the integrated
sixty (60) minute demand delivered by the City, but not exceeding the difference between the contract standby demand and the
sixty (60) minute integrated kW output of the customer's generating unit(s), but never less than zero. In any month in which the
average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95) percent, the measured demand shall be corrected
in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
Average Power Factor
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The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; and the customers are billed
accordingly.
Contract Reserved Standby Demand - The demand contracted shall not exceed the net dependable capability of the customer's
generating equipment. This demand will remain constant unless agreed to by mutual consent and appropriate changes are made to
the tariff agreement and the agreement executed by the City and the customer. If at any point, Standby Billing Demand exceeds
Contract Reserved Standby Demand, the Contract Demand rating shall be revised to match the Standby Demand rating that
exceeded the Contract Demand rating.
Supplemental Billing Demand - Supplemental billing demand for the month shall be the maximum sixty (60) minute integrated
"Supplemental Demand" for the month. It is intended that this demand shall fairly represent the capacity which the City is required
to stand ready to supply in excess of the customer's generating capacity. In any month in which the average power factor at the
delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95) percent, the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the
following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; and the customers are billed
accordingly.
Supplemental Demand - Determined for each sixty (60) minute interval as the net sixty (60) minute integrated demand delivered by
the City of Dover minus the standby billing demand.
Installations which use this service in a manner such that measurement of a sixty (60) minute interval does not result in fair or
equitable measure of the supply capacity required to serve the customer's load, then the measured demand may be adjusted taking
into account the known character of use and the rating data of the equipment connected or from special tests. It is the intent of this
provision that the demand billed shall fairly represent the customer's capacity requirement. In cases where City of Dover elects to
use connected load instead of demand measurement as the method for determining demand, it will take into account the known
character of use and the rating data of the equipment connected.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase PowerCost Adjustment Clause included with the City of
Dover rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge, Reservation Charge, Distribution Charge plus Adjustments.
The billing demand charge for all kW up to the maximum contracted standby requirements for each month will be billed at the
maximum of:
The Reservation Charge plus any Primary or Secondary Distribution Charges per kW-month times the contracted standby
demand requirements or $0.14 per kW-day (charge listed above) of actual standby demand delivered.
All kW between the actual standby demand and the contract demand will be billed at the Reservation Charge rate plus any
Primary or Secondary Distribution Charges per kW-month.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
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TEMPORARY DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
Where the use of energy is seasonal or intermittent, no adjustments will be made for a temporary discontinuance of service. Any
customer prior to resuming service within 12 -months after such service was discontinued, will be required to pay all charges which
would have been billed if service had not been discontinued.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Power factor at the time of the monthly peak demand must be maintained above ninety-five (95%) percent. Service hereunder is
subject to the rules and regulations for electric service as adopted by City of Dover from time to time and on file with the City Clerk.
Service hereunder will be supplied at one location through one point of delivery and measured through one meter unless otherwise
deemed necessary by City of Dover.
Customers electing to receive service under this rate tariff are required to provide a sixty (60-) month notice, in writing, prior to
transferring from this firm supplemental and standby service to any of the City of Dover’s firm full requirements service.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Ruiles and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this classification.
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BUSINESS RETENTION RATES SCHEDULERIDER
“BR”
AVAILABILTY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area to existing customers located where Dover's existing facilities
are adequate to supply service provided that:
1. The customer must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Electric Director of the City of Dover and the City Council that
relocation of its entire operations or a qualified portion of their operations, which consists of load of at least five (5) megawatts
(MW), to a site outside of Dover’s service territory, is a viable alternative or that the threat of closure of the customer’s existing
facilities is otherwise imminent.
2. Customers must provide:
A. An affidavit that “but for” the Business Retention rate incentives, in combination with other city-sponsored-incentives,
such customer would relocate outside of the City’s electric service territory,
and
B. Substantial evidence demonstrating the business has considered viable locations outside of Dover’s service territory
including but not limited to incentive offer letters from competing states, local jurisdictions and economic development
organizations and/or real estate sale and lease agreements for competing sites,
or
C. Substantial evidence documenting the imminent threat of facility closure, including but not limited to, letters from business
owners or appropriate corporate officers documenting the circumstances which have led to this imminent threat and why
the Business Retention Rate is necessary to retain the business within Dover’s service territory.
3. The customer’s application for this Schedule is approved by the Electric Director of the City of Dover, based upon standards and
guidelines approved by resolution of the City Council.
SERVICE CONDITIONS
1. Business Retention Rate Term:
Business Retention Rate Agreements entered into under this Schedule shall be for a single two-year term.
2. Approval:
Application of this Schedule shall be subject to approval of the Electric Director of the City of Dover. The Electric Director’s
approval shall be based upon standards and guidelines established and approved by resolution of the City Council. The
standards and guidelines:
A. Shall include but not be limited to the consideration of such factors as evidence that relocation is imminent, job retention,
property tax increment, land use, City’s business base, and
B. Shall provide adequate protection against arbitrary application of this Schedule.
The Electric Director’s decision to disapprove application of this Schedule to a customer shall be appealable to the Dover
Electric Department, City Manager, not later than thirty days after Dover notifies the customer of the Electric Director’s
decision. Customer shall file a written appeal with the Dover City Clerk setting forth the grounds on which the appeal is based.
City Manager shall consider the appeal within thirty (30) days after receipt of the written appeal, and shall affirm, modify or
reverse the decision of the Electric Director.
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3. Agreement:
The customer must sign the standard Business Retention Rate Agreement, as approved by the City Council, in order for the
rates under this Schedule to be applicable. In addition to the other terms of this Schedule, the Business Retention Rate
Agreement shall require the customer to reimburse Dover for all rate reductions received under this Schedule, if the customer
fails to maintain the required minimum load during the two-year term of the Agreement.
4. Minimum Load:
All customers must agree to maintain a minimum level of load for two (2) years from the date service is first rendered under
this Schedule as set forth in the Business Retention Rate Agreement.
5. Miscellaneous Fees and Charges:
Rates charged pursuant to this Schedule shall be subject to any Public Utility Taxes and any other governmental taxes, duties, or
fees which are applicable to Electric Service provided to Customer by Dover. Rates are also subject to adjustment, as
established by the City of Dover adopted by Dover’s City Council in response to federal or state climate change laws renewable
portfolio standards or other mandatory legislation. No discount shall be made to customer for these fees and charges.
6. Agreement Deadline:
The start date of the Business Retention Rate Agreement shall commence with the customer’s first billing cycle following
approval of the Electric Director.
7. Program Cap and Termination Date:
The total contract demand on this Schedule shall collectively not exceed 10 MW at any one time. Once this limit is reached, the
rate will be closed to all customers, new or existing, until such time as qualified customers under the 10-MW Program Cap with
an executed Business Retention Rate Agreement expires, thus allowing participation by additional qualified customers until a
new 10-MW Program Cap is reached. All Business Retention Rate Agreements must be executed prior to June 30, 2016, after
which no further agreements will be executed. This Schedule will remain open until such time as the last agreement expires or
terminates.
8. Multiple Applications:
Application of this Schedule shall be limited to each customer to once every ten (10) years.
9. Restrictions:
Residential customers and federal, state or local governmental agencies are not qualified under this Schedule.
10. Applicable Rate Schedule:
A. Applicable Rate Schedule
For Customers applying for service at an existing service address, the Electric Department will assign the electric rate schedule
based on the characteristics of the service address. The Electric Department will presume that any electric rate previously
assigned to that service address is the appropriate schedule, unless Customer requests a review for another applicable rate
schedule, rate, or optional provision. In certain situations when a Customer does not qualify for an electric rate previously
assigned to that service address, the Electric Department will assign the applicable rate to the Customer. The Electric
Department assumes no responsibility for advising the Customer of lower optional rates under existing schedules available as a
result of the Customer’s changes to the characteristics of the service address.
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B. Change of Rate Schedule
A change to the applicable rate schedule may be made if the Electric Department determines that the Customer no longer
qualifies for the assigned rate schedule. Subject to meter availability, the change will become effective for service rendered
after the next regular meter reading following verification and approval by the Electric Department of such eligibility. Any
change in rate schedules pursuant to this section shall be made prospectively.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy, and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at 69,000 volts, and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and protective equipment.
Year 1 Demand Charge Year 2 Demand Charge
All kW - per kW: $76.1569* All kW – per kW: $8.23
Year 1 Energy Charge Year 2 Energy Charge
All kWh – per kWh: 5.820¢.05650* All kWh – per kWh: .05920
Year 2 Demand Charge
All kW - per kW: $8.80*
Year 2 Energy Charge
All kWh – per kWh: 6.100¢*
* The discounted rates included in this service schedule are based on current rates in effect as of October 1, 2015.
DETERMINATION OF BILLING DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half
percent (98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .985 Formatted: Centered
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; and the customers are billed
accordingly.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase PowerCost Adjustment Clause included with the City of
Dover rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly charge shall be seventy-five percent (75%) of the greatest Billing Demand during the preceding 11 months
and energy equal to three hundred (300) hours' use of that demand.The minimum monthly bill shall be a Demand Charge, which
shall be based on the greater of three hundred kilowatts (300 KW) or 75% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any
month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
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PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this classification.
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OUTDOOR DEVELOPMENT LIGHTING RATE
(Residential Area Lighting Only)
“OL”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover service area for residential developments/mobile home park lighting.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single phase.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The association and/or owner shall install and maintain all lighting and associated equipment. This rate applies to one metering point.
If multiple metering points are required to reduce voltage drop, a totalized bill will be rendered. The metering point(s) will be
governed by the City of Dover.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for one (1) year with automatic month to month extension until either party terminated
this agreement via letter. Billing will be monthly. If this contract is terminated prior to the one (1) year agreement, the customer
shall reimburse the City of Dover for all expenses incurred.
Customer Charge
Per Bill 8.25
Energy Charge
All kWwh - per kWwh 0.11230
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase PowerCost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover
rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rrules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING
PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for all-night outdoor lighting service for lighting of outdoor
areas on private property.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
UNMETERED - This will be the standard installation practice. The lights under this classification shall be fed directly from the City of
Dover’s energy source.
METERED - This classification will be available at the City of Dover’s discretion and only when it is not feasible to install the lighting
service from an unmetered source. These lights will have the energy supplied through the customers meter and the monthly rental
fee shall be reduced to reflect this customer expense.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The equipment supplied will be the type of fixture currently being furnished by the City at the time of installation as described below
in the Classifications of Security Lights, Decorative Lighting, and Roadway/Area Lighting. Lighting shall be from dusk to dawn each
day.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for two (2) years. The City may require a fee if the installation is removed prior to the two
(2) year term.
Where service is not associated with a metered service, a Customer Charge of $5.00 for residential lights and $10.00 for commercial
lights will be added to cover the associated costs of billing and related consumer costs not reflected in the lighting schedule.
Unmetered - The City shall maintain, relamp, and supply the energy to the lighting equipment that it owns.
Metered - The City shall also maintain and relamp the lighting equipment it owns where energy is not supplied through the customer’s
meter.
The City will perform relamping, repair, and/or maintenance during normal working hours within a reasonable period following
notification by the Customer.
Customers requiring unique or unusual lighting service different than outlined below may obtain such service under a mutually
agreeable contractual arrangement.
SECURITY LIGHTS
Includes a 2' (+/-) arm, pole not included. If a pole needs to be installed, the location shall be accessible to truck traffic via driveway,
roadway, alleyway, or other public accessible parking areas. If a pole must be installed and the location is not truck acce ssible, a
decorative lighting fixture may be installed at the applicable rated.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly Formatted Table
Monthly Charge kKWhH Rental Charge
100 watt HPS 7.70 3547 2.72
175 watt MVHPS 9.08 68 2.32
100 watt HPS, equivalent LED 5.19 53
175 watt HPS, equivalent LED 5.34 74
The following style is not available after February 28, 1997for new installations.: Formatted Table
Formatted: Left
70 watt HPS 6.70 33
175 watt MV 9.08 68 2.32
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DECORATIVE LIGHTING
Includes a 18' fiberglass pole (15' above ground). The electrical service to these poles shall be underground; therefore, the installation
location shall be accessible to trencher traffic.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kKWhH Rental Charge
70 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 11.65 33 6.41
150 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 14.51 62 6.58
250 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 20.31 101 8.43
70 watt HPS, equivalent LED 9.56 29
150 watt HPS, equivalent LED 11.35 74
250 watt HPS, equivalent LED 14.44 102
88 watt LED 12.88 35
The following styles are not available after February 28, 1997 is not available for new installations:
Est. Monthly Metered Montly
Monthly Charge kKWhH Rental Charge Formatted: Underline
70 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 11.65 33 6.41
175 watt MV w/o ladder rest 14.17 68
175 watt MV contemporary 14.81 68
ROADWAY/AREA LIGHTING
Includes choice of bracket from 8' to 16' if the fixture is accessible to truck traffic via driveway, roadway, alleyway, or other public
accessible parking areas. If not accessible to trucks a 2' (+/-) arm shall be used. Pole not included.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kKWhH Rental Charge
100 watt HPS 9.21 47 3.74
175 watt MV100 watt HPS 10.309.21 6847 3.203.74
250 watt HPS 14.29 101 4.03
250 watt MV250 watt HPS 14.2914.29 101101 4.034.03
400 watt MV400 watt HPS 19.1619.25 154154 4.214.27
400 watt HPS 19.25 155 4.27
100 watt HPS, equivalent LED 7.40 36
250 watt HPS, equivalent LED 9.99 107
400 watt HPS, equivalent LED 13.51 200
100 watt HPS, equivalent LED 6.90 53
250 watt HPS, equivalent LED 8.42 102
400 watt HPS, equivalent LED 9.55 139
175 watt MV, equivalent LED 4.79 29
250 watt MV, equivalent LED 6.49 53
400 watt MV, equivalent LED 8.11 102
The following style is not available for new installations: Formatted: Left
Formatted Table
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
175 watt MV 10.30 68 3.20
250 watt MV 14.29 101 4.03
400 watt MV 19.16 154 4.21
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POLE CHARGES PER MONTH
For each wood pole required exclusively for the support of lighting fixtures or lighting circuits under this service classification a per
pole charge will be assessed as follows:
Monthly Charge
Poles installed through February 28, 1997 2.09
Poles installed or changed out after February 28, 1997 3.22
Poles installed after July 1, 2018 6.08
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
This rate will not be subject to the Purchase Power Adjustment Clause.
All billed charges under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate schedules
and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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WATER PUMP SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“FP”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for water pumps used for emergency fire fighting purposes
and related equipment.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available
and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge Formatted Table
Per bill 15.00
Demand Charge
All kKW, per kKW 9.008.65
Energy Charge All
KkWHh, per KkWhH 0.146625
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
In the case of fluctuating loads, the demand of which cannot readily be measured, the Billing Demand may be established from
manufacturer’s rating or determined by other suitable methods.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge based on 60% of the greatest Billing Demand
established during any month of the 24‐month period, ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt‐hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Clause included in this schedule.All billed charges
under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate schedules and approved
by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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WATER PUMP 2 SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
CONTRACTED RATE
“F2"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area by contract only. Contract terms will be for a minimum of
ten (10) years. Service will be available for water pumps used for emergency fire fighting purposes and related equipment.
Service will be supplied through one (1) meter. HP determination will be the total hp of all motors.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available
and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge Up Formatted Table
to 50 hp motor(s) 100.00
Over 50 hp up to 100 hp motor(s) 150.00
Over 100 hp motor(s) 300.00
Demand Charge
All kKW, per kKW 9.008.65
Energy Charge All
kKWHh, per KkWHh 0.146625
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
In the case of fluctuating loads, the demand of which cannot readily be measured, the Billing Demand may be established from
manufacturer’s rating or determined by other suitable methods.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE POWERCOST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt‐hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Clause included in this schedule.All billed charges
under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate schedules and approved
by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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WATER, SEWER, KENT COUNTY SEWER ADJUSTMENT AND
GROUND WATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT RATES
Water: WITHIN CITY OUTSIDE CITY
Customer Charge 2.50 2.50
Water Rate 3.00/1,000 gallons 4.50/1,000 gallons
Sewer: WITHIN CITY OUTSIDE CITY
Customer Charge 2.50 2.50
Sewer Rate 2.65/1,000 gallons 3.98/1,000 gallons
Kent County Sewer Adjustment: WITHIN CITY OUTSIDE CITY
2.34/1,000 gallons 2.34/1,000 gallons
Ground Water Inflow Adjustment WITHIN CITY OUTSIDE CITY
1.50/1,000 1.50/1,000
Sewer charges are based on usage reported on water meters (WMT), and sewer meters (SMT). The sewer rate is 2.65/1,000
gallons for those within the City and 3.98/1,000 gallons for those outside the City Limits.
Kent County Sewer Adjustments is based on sewer usage. The rate for Kent County Sewer Adjustment is 2.34/1,000 gallons and
is set by the Kent County Sewer Authority. All revenue produced by this charge is forwarded to the Sewer Authority.
Effective Date: July 1, 2014
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TRASH FEES
IN CITY ‐ FLAT RATE SUMMARY
Rate Code Description Unit Charge
DC I SVCF Trash Service Fee $ 21.00
D C I 33‐1 1 Pick Up 300 Gallon 72.00
D C I 33‐2 2 Pick Ups 300 Gallon 143.00
D C I 33-3 3 Pick Ups 300 Gallon 271.00
D C I 90‐1 1 Pick Up 90 Gallon 21.00
D C I 90‐2 2 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 43.00
D C I 90‐4 4 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 85.00
D R I FLAT Residential Trash 24.00
D R I SVCF Trash Service Fee 21.00
D R I 33‐1 1 Pick Up 300 Gallon 72.00
D R I 33‐2 2 Pick Ups 300 Gallon 143.00
D R I 90‐1 1 Pick Up 90 Gallon 21.00
D R I 90‐2 2 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 43.00
D R I 90‐3 3 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 63.00
D R I 90‐4 4 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 85.00
OUT OF CITY – FLAT RATE SUMMARY
Discontinued 7/31/2018
Rate Code Description Unit Charge
D C O LCKO Out Little Creekk $ 54.00
D C O UNIS Unincorp Trash 54.00
D C O 30‐1 1 Pick Up 300 Gallon Comm 179.00
D C O 33‐1 1 Pick Up 300 Gallon 179.00
D R O CHSW Cheswold Cont Trash 54.00
D R O LCKO Out Little Creek 54.00
D R O LCRK Little Creek 54.00
D R O UNIC Unincorp Trsh 54.00
D R O UNIS Unincorp Trsh 54.00
Effective Date: July 1, 2017
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GREEN ENERGY FUND
Rider “GEF”
Delaware Green Energy Fund Charge ‐ A State‐mandated charge for the municipal green energy fund established under 26 Del. C.
§363(4) and collected from every Customer based on energy usage which is used to fund environmental programs for
conservation and energy efficiency within the City’s/Town’s service territory.
Delaware Green Energy Fund Charge
All kWwh ‐ per kWwh .000178
TAX ADJUSTMENT
Billings under this rate may be increased by an amount equal to the sum of taxes payable under the Gross Receipts Tax and of all
other taxes, fees or charges (exclusive of all valorem, state and federal income taxes) payable by the utility and levied or assessed
by any governmental authority on the public utility service rendered, or on the right of privilege of rendering the service, or on
any object or event incidental to the rendition of the service.
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VOLUNTARY RENEWABLE ENERGY SUBSCRIPTION RATE
AVAILABILITY
Available to all retail customer classes for the purchase of all, or a portion of a customer's energy requirements. The retail
customer must apply for this service by submission of the CUSTOMER APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY SUBSCRIPTION TO PURCHASE
RENEWABLE ENERGY.
TYPE OF SERVICE
Service will be provided to those customers who volunteer to receive their energy from Renewable Energy Resources. “Renewable
Energy” means electrical energy generated by means of a low‐ or zero‐emissions generation technology that has substantial
long‐term production potential and may include, without limitation, solar, wind, hydropower, ocean energy, geothermal, landfill
gas, an aerobically‐digested waste biomass or fuel cells that are not fossil fueled, and any other generation technology approved
by the State of Delaware. Renewable Energy does not include fossil fuel or nuclear energy.
The amount of power subscribed to by the customer shall be set out in an Application for Voluntary Renewable Energy Rate.
CALCULATION OF BILL
The Rates and Terms as set out for all other Customer Rate Classes shall apply. Additionally, the Renewable Energy Premium shall
apply for the kWhs elected by the customer to be served by Renewable Energy Resources as stated in the Application for
Voluntary Renewable Energy Rate. The Renewable Energy Premium is as follows:
Rate Group Premium per KWH
Residential Service $0.0021
Commercial Service $0.0021
Transmission Service $0.0021
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MONTHLY MINIMUM
Customers may elect to take service in increments of 100 kWh.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Service will be offered to customers as it is available for sale by the City of Dover. If applications exceed available supply, the
applicant will be placed on a waiting list.
Customers will be required to take service under this rate schedule for a minimum term of one year. Service under this tariff will
automatically be renewed on an annual basis absent 30 days prior written notification of cancellation.
All other Tariff Rules apply to service under this schedule.
PURCHASED POWER ADJUSTMENT
The Voluntary Renewable Energy Rate is not subject to the PPA.
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CUSTOMER APPLICATION FOR
VOLUNTARY SUBSCRIPTION TO PURCHASE RENEWABLE ENERGY
The City Dover offers you the choice of contributing to the development of renewable energy. You can sign up by completing the
following application. Each 100 kWh block of renewable energy will result in an additional monthly charge of $0.21. This selection
will appear on your Electric bill as a separate item. The renewable energy charge is an additional fee to your regular monthly
electric bill. Participation in this program is for a one‐year period. Your subscription will automatically renew on an annual basis,
absent 30‐day prior written notification of cancellation.
Contact Information
Name:
(As it appears on your electric bill)
Account Number:
(Found on your electric bill)
Service Address:
(Your street address)
IMPORTANT: Daytime Telephone Number: ( )
(Where we can reach you with any questions regarding your application)
Enter the number of 100 kWh blocks of renewable energy desired, then multiply number of blocks by $0.18 to obtain the
additional total monthly cost for your renewable energy subscription:
Blocks X $0.21 / Block = $
(This cost will be an addition to your regular monthly electric bill.)
I have reviewed and understand the terms of the City of Dover Voluntary Renewable Energy Tariff. I hereby request service
under the Voluntary Renewable Energy Subscription Tariff and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of that tariff.
Signature of Applicant
Mail To:
City of Dover
Customer Services
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903‐0475
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NET ENERGY METERING
“NM”
AVAILABILITY
This rider is available to customers served under the following service classifications, Residential “R”, Small Commercial “C and
C1”, Medium Commercial “C2 and C3", Large Commercial “C5", Primary “P”, and Transmission “T” that own and operate an
electric generation facility on the Customer’s premises that produces electricity from Eligible Energy Resources to offset part or
all of the Customer’s electricity requirements.
CONNECTION TO THE CITY’S SYSTEM
The Customer or Community-owned electric generation facility cannot be connected to the City’s system unless it meets all
applicable safety and performance standards set forth by the following: The City of Dover Technical Considerations Covering Parallel
Operations of Customer Owned Generation of 500 kW or less dated November 15, 2011located in the Electric Service Handbook,
National Electric Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Underwriters Laboratories, and the City of Dover
Electric Service Handbook (Handbook). The Customer must, at his/her expense, obtain any and all necessary permits, inspections,
and approvals required by any local public authorities and any other governing regulations in effect at that time.
POWER SUPPLY PLANNING: Formatted: Font: Bold
Customer shall provide to the City of Dover each year in [Dover’s planning month for PJM] a load forecast for the next three years
(“the Planning Period”) to allow Dover to plan and acquire power supply resources to meet customer’s requirements. Any changes
in the Customer’s expected load forecast that is greater than one (1) megawatt shall be reported to the City of Dover within thirty
(30) days of Customer’s knowledge of such change.
DELIVERED VOLTAGE
The delivered voltage and delivery point of the Customer’s electric generation shall be at the same delivered voltage and delivery
point that would be supplied by the City to the Customer if the Customer purchased all of its electricity from the City.
RATE
The monthly billing shall be as stated in the applicable rate tariff. Under this rider, only the kWh charge for electricity delivered
by the Customer is affected. The Customer will pay for all kWh delivered by the City of Dover. Credit for kWh under Section
4.3.2 and 4.4 of this Handbook shall be the budgeted average cost of energy as further described in 4.4.5 of this Handbook and will
be valued at $0.07045/kWh for the City’s Fiscal 2012 budget yearthe applicable rate classification charge.
Residential (R) 0.12060
Small Commercial (C&C1) 0.10060
Medium Commercial (C2 & C3) 0.06580
Large Commercial (C5) 0.06490
Primary (P) 0.06540
Transmission (T) 0.06180
Federal Transmission (FT) 0.06160
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification. All minimum billings, charges for kWh, kW, Purchased PowerCost Adjustment, Public Utility Tax, Renewal
Energy Charge, etc. will be covered under the applicable rate tariff.
Effective Date: January 9, 2012July 1, 2018 Formatted: Not Expanded by / Condensed by
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69 KV TRANSMISSION SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS
FOR TRANSMISSION SERVICE FOR 16 MW EWG UNIT
AVAILABILITY
This tariff is available to the 16 MW electric generating station operated by NRG Energy Center Dover, LLC (“NRG”) as an Exempt
Wholesale Generator (“EWG”) and located at 1280 West North Street (“16 MW EWG Unit”) to transmit up to 16 MW of capacity
and associated energy from the City of Dover (“City”) interconnection point at the terminals of the 69 kV cable terminators
located at the Kraft (or its successor) manufacturing facility substation (“NRG/Dover Interconnection Point”) to the points of
interconnection that the City maintains with Delmarva Power & Light (“DP&L”) pursuant to the Interconnection Agreement
between DP&L and the City of Dover, Delaware dated January 25, 2000 (“Dover/DP&L Interconnection Point”). The City affirms
and NRG confirms that the transmission service shall not be for sales of electric capacity and/or energy inside the City’s electric
distribution franchise area. The service provided under this tariff shall be electrically isolated from any other transmission service
provided to NRG by the City under a different tariff. This tariff is available to provide transmission service on the City’s
networked transmission system only, for delivery of up to 16 MW only to the Dover/DP&L Interconnection Point, and is not
available for service on other City non‐networked transmission facilities or for quantities in excess of 16 MW, or for transmission
of electricity from any generating station(s) other than the one described in this paragraph.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The City is providing firm transmission service on its networked transmission system only under this tariff, which is normally
operated as a three phase, sixty cycle, alternating current system at a nominal voltage of sixty‐nine thousand (69,000) volts, line
to line.
The parties expressly agree that the City shall have no responsibility to NRG for securing any necessary interconnection
agreement(s) for NRG’s use of Kraft (or its successor) facilities between its 16 MW EWG Unit and the NRG/Dover Interconnection
Point or for the use of facilities beyond the City’s networked transmission system, i.e., DP&L or the PJM Interconnection, LLC.
The City shall own, operate, maintain and repair its transmission system in accordance with Prudent Utility Practices. NRG shall
operate its electric generating facilities and interconnection facilities in accordance with Prudent Utility Practices. NRG shall use
the City’s networked transmission system in accordance with Prudent Utility Practices.
The City shall have no obligation to expand the capacity of its transmission system to accommodate this transaction or to provide
any new interconnection facilities of any kind.
REACTIVE POWER AND VOLTAGE CONTROL
NRG shall provide sufficient reactive capability and voltage control facilities to meet its reactive power requirements and
adequately maintain voltage levels and stability. NRG shall provide sufficient facilities to maintain a unity (1.0 per unit) power
factor at the “Net Metering Point,” located between the 16 MW EWG Unit and the Kraft (or successor) manufacturing facility,
based upon projected peak reactive demand measured at the Net Metering Point and subject to the criteria in the following
paragraph.
NRG shall operate so as to maintain a power factor at the Net Metering Point that is comparable to the average power factor
that Dover maintains in its service area, but in no case shall the NRG monthly peak one‐hour interval power factor fall below
98.5%. If NRG fails to meet this power factor requirement, NRG shall pay Dover for reactive power provided by Dover to NRG.
Dover shall charge NRG the same rate for this service as DP&L charges to Dover through the Interconnection Agreement between
DP&L and the City of Dover, Delaware dated January 25, 2000, Schedule 3, as may be changed from time to time.
RATES
The rate for services hereunder shall be $0.23 per kW‐month for 16,000 kW per month, plus charges imposed for reactive power
and voltage regulation, plus Transmission Losses and Interconnection Facilities Losses.
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LOSSES
Interconnection Facilities Losses. In keeping with historical practices used to account for losses associated with the Kraft 13.8 kV
distribution system and 69‐13.8 kV transformers, net generation quantities metered at the Net Metering Point shall be adjusted
for losses between the 16 MW EWG Unit and the NRG/Dover Interconnection Point by multiplying the kW and kWh metered
quantities at the Net Metering Point by 0.995 (0.5% losses).
Transmission Losses. NRG shall bear responsibility for transmission losses from the NRG/Dover Interconnection Point to the
Dover/DP&L Interconnection Point at the rate of 1%. Losses shall be taken by adjusting the quantities at the NRG/Dover
Interconnection Point (Net Metering Point quantities net of Interconnection Facilities Losses) and multiplying the kW and kWh
quantities for purposes of reporting NRG Generating Station quantities to the PJM Interconnection, LLC and DP&L pursuant to
the Interconnection Agreement between DP&L and the City of Dover, Delaware dated January 25, 2000, as may be amended
from time to time.
METERING
The revenue metering at the Net Metering Point is currently located in a fenced yard at the Kraft manufacturing facility. The
metering CT’s and VT’s are located in metal‐clad switchgear owned by Kraft adjacent to the fenced yard where the revenue
metering is located. All revenue metering equipment, including the revenue meter, the metering CT’s and VT’s, and associated
equipment, is owned by the City of Dover. The City provides pulse initiator outputs from the revenue meter to an NRG pulse
recorder and NRG currently accesses this recorder to provide hourly revenue reporting for the previous day to DP&L and PJM.
These quantities are compensated by the meter to incorporate the Interconnection Facilities Losses and the Transmission Losses
that are a part of this tariff such that the 16 MW EWG Unit output quantities reported to DP&L and PJM at the DP&L/Dover
Interconnection Point are net quantities (net of losses). NRG shall provide a verification document each month from PJM or DP&L
in a form acceptable to the City that allows the City to easily verify that the 16 MW EWG Unit revenue reporting reconciles with
monthly City of Dover revenue metering values.
The revenue metering at the Net Metering Point is part of a system of revenue meters that determines the Kraft manufacturing
facility load as well as NRG generating plant output. If any changes in the current revenue metering system are required by DP&L,
PJM, the City or NRG, including moving the revenue metering system into the NRG generating plant, all changes must be
compatible with existing or new City of Dover revenue metering requirements, DP&L and PJM requirements, approved by the
City, accompanied by a change in the monthly verification system acceptable to the City, and all costs incurred shall be paid by
NRG. All revenue metering equipment shall be owned by the City of Dover.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be $3680.00 per month.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
This tariff shall not be subject to the Purchase Power Adjustment..
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply to recover any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon provision of transmission services for electricity.
TERMINATION
The contract term for this service classification shall be 12 months from the date service commences, and then month to month
thereafter. Either party may terminate service under this service classification at the end of the initial term and thereafter upon
ninety (90) days’ notice to the other.
RULES AND REGULATIONS/MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification, except those pertaining to service extensions, as noted above. In addition, the Municipal Ordinances published in
the Dover Electric Service Handbook shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
Service provided under this tariff requires the following additional conditions.
1. NRG shall communicate and coordinate with the dispatch office for the City’s system at all times and especially when the 16
MW EWG Unit is dispatched, synchronized, operated, and released. Consistent with historic practices, and as a minimum
requirement, NRG agrees to telephone the City’s dispatch office each hour with a report of the quantities generated at the
16 MW EWG Unit until such reporting requirements are terminated by mutual agreement. NRG shall notify the City’s
dispatch office by telephone whenever it intends to increase or decrease output by 25% or more.
2. The City currently has an RTU for it’s SCADA system installed at the 16 MW EWG Unit and receives information including real
time generating station net MW output information (analog transducer) at it’s dispatch center. This quantity is one of the
values used to produce a real time value for City of Dover net system load. The current level of information received by the
City’s dispatcher is adequate for the purposes of transmission system operation and no changes are currently contemplated.
If any changes in the current SCADA system reporting requirements are required by DP&L, PJM, the City or NRG, all changes
must be compatible with existing or new City of Dover SCADA requirements, DP&L and PJM requirements, approved by the
City, and shall be at the expense of NRG.
3. NRG shall cooperate when emergency procedures are implemented by the PJM Interconnection, LLC. or when required
under the DP&L/Dover Interconnection Agreement.
4. The City shall have the right to direct NRG to reduce or increase the output of the 16 MW EWG Unit, including the temporary
shutdown or start‐up of the 16 MW EWG Unit, as necessary for system emergencies and to preserve the City’s system
security and reliability, or for the City to perform maintenance, facilities construction or system expansion, or any
modification that requires facility outages. The City shall provide NRG reasonable notice of any such directive.
Effective Date: July 1, 2008
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TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES TARIFF
FOR NRG Energy Center LLC 16 MW EWG UNIT
AVAILABILITY
This tariff is available to the 16 MW electric generating station operated by NRG Energy Center, LLC as an Exempt Wholesale
Generator (“EWG”) and located at 1280 West North Street (“16 MW EWG Unit”). The facility sells capacity and associated energy
to third parties and normally provides for its own electrical demand and energy requirements, but requires intermittent service
when that source of supply is unavailable. This tariff is available to provide supplemental capacity and associated energy for
occasional plant start up and standby needs for the 16 MW EWG Unit, but it shall not be available for 1) resale or 2) for supply of
plant auxiliary services for any other plant or generating station. Customer must be able to curtail all or a portion of its service
upon request by the City of Dover.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, sixty cycle, alternating current at a nominal voltage of sixty‐nine
thousand (69,000) volts, line to line.
Demand, energy and power factor shall be metered at the “Net Metering Point” located between the Generating Station and the
Kraft manufacturing facility and adjusted to the “NRG/Dover Interconnection Point determined as the terminals of the 69 kV
cable terminators located in the Kraft manufacturing facility substation. Quantities metered at the Net Metering Point shall be
adjusted for losses between the Generating Station and the NRG/Dover Interconnection Point by dividing metered quantities at
the Net Metering Point by 0.995
RATES
Demand Charge
All KW, per KW 10.50
Energy Charge
All KWH, per KWH 0.0875
DEMAND
As used herein, demand shall be the measured integrated rate of energy usage, expressed in kilowatts, during any sixty (60)
minute period. The Measured Demand shall be the Customer’s maximum one (l) hour metered demand in any billing month. In
any billing month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety‐eight and one half percent
(98.5%), the Billing Demand shall be established in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured Demand x .985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non‐unity power factors and the customers are billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the sum of the Demand Charge and the energy charge for the billing period.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt‐hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Adjustment included in this schedule.
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ANNUAL ON‐PEAK PENALTY
The terms of this service tariff assume that the Customer will not commence a start‐up procedure and that the Customer will
curtail its requirements for electricity, to the extent possible, at the request of the City during the City of Dover municipal electric
system’s annual peak hour. Customer shall notify the City of Dover dispatcher one hour prior to initiating a start‐up procedure.
The dispatcher shall inform the Customer whether the procedure is likely to occur during the municipal electric system’s annual
peak hour. The City of Dover dispatcher may ask the Customer to curtail service or postpone a start‐up procedure. The
dispatcher may inform the Customer that an annual system peak is likely to occur so that the Customer may curtail its electrical
requirements. If the Customer takes service during the City of Dover municipal electric system’s annual peak hour, the Customer
shall pay a penalty equal to the Customer’s one (1) hour integrated demand readings for that hour in kW, multiplied by 12, and
further multiplied by the applicable monthly Demand Charge specified below for each operating year (July 1 through June 30).
Applicable charges are as follows:
OPERATING YEAR PRICE ($/KW MONTH)
2001‐02 $4.95
2002‐03 $5.08
2003‐04 $5.22
2004‐05 $5.54
2005‐06 $5.86
The price in subsequent operating years shall be supplied before the commencement of such operating years.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply to recover any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2008
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69 KV TRANSMISSION SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS
FOR TRANSMISSION FOR NRG 88 MW EWG
AVAILABILITY
This tariff is available for electric transmission service on City of Dover 69 kV Line Number 3010 (City of Dover North Street
Substation to the Delmarva Power & Light (“DP&L”) 69kV transmission system at DP&L’s Kent Substation (“the Transmission
Line”) solely for the purpose of transmitting capacity and energy from two 44 MW simple cycle combustion turbine electric
generating units owned by and located at NRG Energy Center Dover, LLC (“NRG”), 1280 West North Street, Dover, DE (“NRG 88
MW EWG”) to the DP&L 69kV transmission system interconnection with PJM, LLC. The Transmission Line shall not be used to
deliver any electricity within the City’s electric distribution franchise area. The Transmission Line, together with its related
interconnection equipment, shall be electrically isolated from all other City‐owned transmission facilities. This tariff is available to
provide transmission services on this Transmission Line only, for up to its nominal electrical capacity of 100 MW only, and is not
available for service on other Dover transmission facilities or for quantities in excess of the capacity of the Transmission Line, or
for transmission of electricity from any generating units other than the NRG 88 MW EWG.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
This tariff is solely for the use of the Transmission Line, not firm transmission service. The Transmission Line is interconnected
with the DP&L 69 kV transmission system at DP&L’s Kent Substation which is normally operated by DP&L to provide three phase,
sixty cycle, alternating current at a nominal voltage of sixty‐nine thousand (69,000) volts, line to line.
Dover shall own, maintain, repair and operate the Transmission Line in accordance with Prudent Utility Practices. NRG shall
operate the NRG 88 MW EWG and interconnection facilities and use the City’s Transmission Line in accordance with Prudent
Utility Practices. Metering shall not be performed for this service. The City shall have no obligation to expand the capacity of the
Transmission Line or provide any additional interconnection facilities of any kind.
RATES
NRG shall pay an annual rent of $30,000 per year, payable on the commencement date of the service, and on June 1st of each
year thereafter. This fee shall compensate the City for all ordinary, normal and customary repairs, maintenance and modifications
performed by the City on the Transmission Line.
MINIMUM BILL
The minimum bill shall be $30,000 per year.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
This tariff shall not be subject to the Purchase Power Adjustment.
UNCONTROLLABLE CIRCUMSTANCE
If the Transmission Line is unavailable due to a circumstance beyond the City’s reasonable control and the estimated cost to
repair or rebuild the line exceeds the annual revenue to the City under this tariff, NRG and Dover shall meet to determine how to
allocate the cost of restoring the line. The City does not assume any obligation to repair or rebuild the line after an uncontrollable
circumstance. NRG may repair or replace the line with the City’s approval and such approval will not be unreasonably
withheld. The service extension provisions in the Rules and Regulations do not apply to this service classification.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply to recover any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon provision of transmission services for electricity.
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TERMINATION
The contract term for this service classification commenced June 1, 2001, for a 12 month term, and shall continue month to
month thereafter. Either party may terminate service under this service classification upon ninety (90) days’ notice to the other.
RULES AND REGULATIONS/MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification, except those pertaining to service extensions, as noted above. In addition, the Municipal Ordinances published in
the Dover Electric Service Handbook shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2008
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69 KV DELIVERY SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS
TO THE GRID FOR WHITE OAK SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
AVAILABILITY
This tariff is available to the solar electric generating station owned by White Oak Solar Energy, LLC (“White Oak”) to transmit up
to 10 MW AC of associated energy from the Point of Interconnection as defined by the Technical Requirements Exhibit to the
Interconnection Agreement between White Oak Solar Energy, LLC and the City of Dover (“City”)(“White Oak/Dover
Interconnection Point”) to the point of interconnection that the City maintains with Delmarva Power & Light (“DP&L”) pursuant
to the Interconnection Agreement between DP&L and the City of Dover, Delaware dated September 12, 2004 (“Dover/DP&L
Interconnection Point”). The City affirms and White Oak confirms that nothing in this tariff authorizes White Oak to make retail
sales in the City’s service territory. The service provided under the tariff shall be electrically isolated from any other electric
service, including retail supply provided to White Oak by the City under a different tariff. This tariff is available to provide access
to the City’s networked system only for delivery of up to 10 MW AC to the Dover/DP&L Interconnection Point and is not available
for service on other City non‐networked facilities.
This tariff shall apply to White Oak when service under this tariff is requested by White Oak. To request service, White Oak shall
provide written notice to Dover no less than thirty (30) days prior to the date when it requires service. The reservation term shall
be one year, subject to renewal annually by giving written notice to Dover no less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of
the term.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The City is providing firm service on its networked system only under this tariff, which is normally operated as a three phase, sixty
cycle, alternating current system at a nominal voltage of sixty‐nine thousand (69,000) volts, line to line.
The parties expressly agree that the City shall have no responsibility to White Oak for securing any necessary interconnection or
other agreement(s) for the use of facilities beyond the City’s networked system, i.e., DP&L or the PJM Interconnection, LLC.
The City shall own, operate, maintain and repair its system in accordance with Prudent Utility Practices. White Oak shall operate
its electric generating facilities and interconnection facilities in accordance with Prudent Utility Practices. White Oak shall use the
City’s networked system in accordance with Prudent Utility Practices.
The City shall have no obligation to expand the capacity of its system to accommodate this transaction or to provide any new
interconnection facilities of any kind, provided, however, that changes to the system or interconnection requested and fully paid
for by White Oak may be made by the City, subject to design, safety, and system security considerations.
REACTIVE POWER AND VOLTAGE CONTROL
White Oak shall provide sufficient reactive capability and voltage control facilities to meet its reactive power requirements and
adequately maintain voltage levels and stability. White Oak shall provide sufficient facilities to maintain a unity (1.0 per unit)
power factor at the White Oak/Dover Interconnection Point, based upon projected peak reactive demand measured at the
Metering Point and subject to the criteria in the following paragraph.
White Oak shall operate so as to maintain a power factor at the Metering Point that is comparable to the average power factor
that Dover maintains in its service area, but in no case shall the White Oak monthly peak one‐hour interval power factor fall
below 98.5%. If White Oak fails to meet this power factor requirement, Dover may install, at White Oak’s cost, capacitors or
other equipment to maintain a unity power factor at the White Oak/Dover Interconnection Point.
RATES
The rate for services hereunder shall be $0.23 per kW‐month of service requested for up to 10,000 kW per month, plus charges
imposed for reactive power and voltage regulation as provided above, plus Line Losses, commencing when service under this
tariff is requested by White Oak. The monthly rate shall be set for a one year period starting with the first day of the month for
which this service is requested. The first and last month’s service shall be prorated on a daily basis whereby White Oak shall pay
only for those contiguous days for which the service is requested.
If White Oak exceeds the kW reservation of service requested in the notice, the rate for service shall be $1.00 per kW‐month for
the month in which the reservation was exceeded.
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LOSSES
Line Losses. White Oak shall bear responsibility for line losses from the White Oak/Dover Interconnection Point to the Dover/DP&L
Interconnection Point at the rate of 1%. Losses shall be taken by adjusting the quantities at the White Oak/Dover Interconnection
Point (Metering Point quantities net of Interconnection Facilities Losses) and multiplying the kW and kWh quantities for
purposes of reporting White Oak Generating Station quantities to the PJM Interconnection, LLC and DP&L.
All revenue metering equipment, including the revenue meter, the metering CTs and VTs are owned by White Oak. These
quantities are compensated by the meter to incorporate the Line Losses that are a part of this tariff such that the Solar Unit
output quantities reported to DP&L and PJM at the DP&L/Dover Interconnection Point are net of losses. White Oak shall provide
pulse outputs for metering and adequate space for meters and/or communications facilities to report on Solar Unit operations.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
This tariff shall not be subject to the Purchase Power Adjustment.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges for this service classification, a surcharge will apply to recover any tax imposed by governmental
authority upon provision of transmission services for electricity.
RATE CHANGES
The rates stated may be adjusted from time to time by Dover to reflect changes in the cost of service provided under this tariff.
RULES AND REGULATIONS/MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service which are published in the Dover Electric Service
Handbook shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Service provided under this tariff requires the following additional conditions.
1. White Oak shall communicate and coordinate with the City system dispatch office at all times and especially when the
Solar Unit is dispatched, synchronized, operated, and released.
2. The City has an RTU for its SCADA system installed at the Solar Unit to receive real time generating station net MW
output information (analog transducer) at its dispatch center. This quantity is one of the values used to produce a real
time value for City of Dover net system load. Any changes in the current SCADA system reporting methods or equipment
required by DP&L, PJM, the City, or White Oak, must be compatible with existing or new City of Dover SCADA requirements,
DP&L, and PJM requirements. The cost of such changes shall be paid by White Oak.
3. White Oak shall cooperate when emergency procedures are implemented by the PJM Interconnection, LLC, or when
required under the DP&L/Dover Interconnection Agreement.
4. Subject to the Interconnection Agreement between White Oak and Dover, the City shall have the right to direct White
Oak to reduce or increase the output of the Solar Unit, including the temporary shutdown or start‐up of the Solar Unit,
as necessary for system emergencies and to preserve the City’s system security and reliability, or for the City to perform
maintenance, facilities construction or system expansion, or any modification that requires facility outages. The City
shall provide White Oak reasonable notice of any such directive.
Effective Date: February 22, 2010
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RETAIL CUSTOMER DEMAND RESPONSE
AVAILABILITY
The Dover Electric Utility (“Dover”) or its authorized designee is the sole entity permitted to bid demand response directly into
the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (“PJM”) (“DR Program”) on behalf of retail customers served by Dover. No Customer may
participate in a DR program of any other entity unless such program is consistent with the terms and conditions in this tariff and
approved in advance by Dover.
Dover or its authorized designee may allow a Customer to bid DR into PJM’s ancillary services market for energy imbalance,
spinning reserves, supplemental reserves, reactive power and voltage control, or regulation and frequency response ancillary
services, subject to the same terms and conditions.
DR programs may reduce electric service costs for the Customer, provide enhanced usage data, reduce emissions from electric
generation, and provide demand flexibility.
CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
Customer shall submit to Dover a written request to participate that includes the following: 1) Type of DR program; and 2)
Metering requirements for participation. Dover’s approval of the application shall be granted within fourteen (14) days.
EFFECT OF APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION IN DR PROGRAM
Dover’s receipt and review of any documentation submitted by a Customer shall not constitute approval of such DR Provider or a
guarantee of performance or payment by a DR Provider, nor shall Dover be liable for ANY damages sustained by the Customer.
RIGHT TO TERMINATE PARTICIPATION IN DR PROGRAM
Dover reserves the right to disapprove a request to participate in a DR program or to terminate participation by Customer when,
in Dover’s sole discretion, Dover determines that participation by Customer will be detrimental to another customer or to the
City of Dover.
SPECIAL METERING REQUIREMENTS
If Customer requires special metering equipment or devices to participate in the DR program, Customer shall provide the
specifications for such equipment or devices in writing to the Dover Electric Department at the time of application or promptly
thereafter. Within fourteen (14) days thereafter, Dover will provide the Customer with an estimate of the cost of the special
metering equipment or devices and an estimate of the cost of providing special meter reading data. The cost of any special
metering equipment or device shall be the responsibility of the Customer and shall be paid prior to the scheduled installation
date. All costs for data or special readings shall be billed to Customer monthly.
Effective Date: February 28, 2011February 28, 2011
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL
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2 PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2018-04
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4
5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS OR NOTES BY THE ROBBINS
6 HOSE COMPANY NO. 1 OF DOVER, DELAWARE
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8 WHEREAS, the Robbins Hose Company No. 1 of Dover, Delaware (the "Company") is a fire company
9 organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware; and
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11 WHEREAS, the Company has provided and continues to provide firefighting services to an area within
12 the City of Dover, Delaware (the "City"); and
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14 WHEREAS, the Company has advised the City that the Company proposes to issue up to $ 635,291.00
15 of bonds or notes of the Company (the "Bonds") for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of a
16 new 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper/Engine thereon for the Company (the "Project”); and
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18 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Company that the interest on the Bonds qualify for exclusion from
19 gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Sections 103 and 150 of
20 the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"); and
21
22 WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 103 and 147 of the Code, interest on the Bonds will not qualify for
23 exclusion from gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes unless the issuance
24 of the Bonds is approved by the applicable elected representative of a governmental unit with which the
25 Company has entered into an agreement, after a public hearing to consider the issuance of the Bonds has
26 been conducted, following reasonable public notice; and
27
28 WHEREAS, the City and the Company previously entered into an Agreement (the "Agreement")
29 pursuant to which the Company agreed, among other things, to provide exclusive firefighting services to
30 the City; and
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32 WHEREAS, notice of the requisite public hearing was published in the Delaware State News, a
33 newspaper of general circulation in the City, and on June 11, 2018, the City Council of the
34 City of Dover conducted a public hearing on behalf of the Company for the purpose of considering the
35 issuance of the Bonds;
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37 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Issuer hereby resolves and declares its intent under
38 Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2 to issue its bonds (the “Bonds”) to finance the capital costs of the Project,
39 together with costs of issuance and reasonably required reserves, subject to the following conditions:
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41 1. The maximum principal amount of Bonds expected to be issued to finance the Project is
42 $635,291.00.
P.O. Box 475 ❖Dover, Delaware ❖19903
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44 2. Pending issuance of the Bonds, the Issuer may finance the Project with other funds which will be
45 reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds, provided that (a) the Bonds shall not be used to
46 reimburse any expenditure paid more than 60 days prior to the present date; (b) the Bonds shall
47 not be issued more than 18 months after the later of (i) the date of the first expenditure to be
48 reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds, or (ii) the date the Project is placed in service; and
49 (c) in no event may the Bonds be issued more than three years after the date of the first
50 expenditure to be reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds; and provided further that the
51 limitations of this paragraph 2 shall not apply to qualified “preliminary expenditures” as
52 permitted by Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2(f).
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54 3. Issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to documentation acceptable to the officers of the Issuer
55 providing for payment of principal, interest, and redemption price of the Bonds.
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57 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Dover, Delaware, for the sole purpose
58 of qualifying the interest payable on the Bonds of the Company for exclusion from the gross income of
59 the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 103 of the Code, does hereby
60 approve the issuance of bonds or notes by the Company in a maximum aggregate principal amount of up
61 to $635,291.00 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the Project, provided, that such
62 bonds or notes shall be an obligation of the Company and shall never be a debt of the City and the City
63 shall not be liable for any payment on such bonds or notes.
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65 ADOPTED: *
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ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Actions History
06/11/2018 - Scheduled for Introduction - City Council
P.O. Box 475 ❖Dover, Delaware ❖19903
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on May 15, 2018 at 6:01 p.m., with Council President
Slavin presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce,
Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Anderson, Mr. Lewis, and Mayor Christiansen were absent.
Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Caldwell and Dr. Warfield (Parks,
Recreation, and Community Enhancement), and Mr. Shevock and Dr. Stewart (Legislative, Finance,
and Administration).
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Chairman Sudler
presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as presented.
Update - Dover Park Master Plan
Mrs. Margery Cyr, Library Director, reminded members that the City had contracted with Whitman,
Requardt and Associates, LLP to draft a Master Plan for Dover Park and advised that staff began
work with Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP on April 10, 2018. She stated that it was agreed
that community and neighbor input was critical to the accuracy of any Master Plan; therefore, a
three-day charrette was organized to involve the community in the planning process. Mrs. Cyr
reviewed a flyer regarding the Dover Park Master Plan May 2018 Events (Attachment #1). She
noted that the open house, scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.,
would be held at the Dover Public Library due to the anticipated inclement weather.
Mrs. Cyr advised that, in preparation for the charrette, Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP was
provided with feasibility studies, public input, and all documentation that had been gathered during
recent years relating to options for Dover Park development. She stated that neighbors and
community leaders had been interviewed to gather further data, and a WikiMapping survey had been
published to allow members of the community to provide online input. Mrs. Cyr noted that the
WikiMapping survey would be available online until Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Mrs. Cyr stated that, in June, the consultants would work with the data collected to create the master
plan. She anticipated that staff would begin reviewing the first draft of the Dover Park Master Plan
by mid-July, and that the Plan would be complete and ready to bring forward to the Committee by
mid-August.
Mr. Neil stated that he looked forward to joining Mrs. Cyr at the Library for the Kick-Off and Open
House event. He noted that although he would have to leave early, he had already talked to the
representative from Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP and made his thoughts known.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as presented.
Sale and Disposition of Excess Real Property
Mr. Kirby Hudson, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the
sale and disposition of nine (9) City owned properties.
Staff recommended the following: 1. Determine that the property is excess property; 2. Authorize
the City Manager to convey the excess property in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 2-422 d -
Standard Method of Disposition unless requested by the City Council to dispose in accordance with
Chapter 2, Section e - Exception to Standard Method of Disposition; and 3. Authorize the City
Manager’s Office to negotiate a final sale price.
Mr. Sudler asked where exactly the properties on College Road and Slaughter Street were located.
Referring to the property at 1502 College Road, he asked specifically where on College Road it was
located, for example, near the annex building for Delaware State University or near the intersection.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hudson explained that he was going to provide an aerial photo of
the properties; however, he did not. Referring to “Exhibit A, City of Dover Properties Proposed for
Sale - Summary,” he noted that the two (2) properties listed as “land” were uniquely shaped and he
considered them landlocked, since there is no real access to the properties except by going across
someone else’s property. Mr. Hudson indicated that, in these cases, staff would probably contact
the adjacent property owner to determine if they would make a deal where they would just take the
land, noting that he did not think that these properties would sell.
Mr. Sudler asked who previously owned 715 Slaughter Street. In response, Mr. Hudson stated that
since these were all monition sales, he did not have that information, however, he offered to
provide it.
Mr. Neil asked whether the National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor Research Fund, Inc.
(NCALL) or Habitat for Humanity would be able to build homes on any of these properties at this
time. Responding, Mr. Hudson stated that he was hoping that is the case. He reminded members
that several of these properties were with R & R Realty and they struggled to sell them. Mr. Hudson
recalled that R & R had started with a list of 10 to 12 properties and were successful in selling a few
but struggled to sell these. He indicated that staff was asking for the authority to negotiate pricing
so that they can approach entities like NCALL to determine if they are interested.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, as follows:
1. Determine that the property is excess property; 2. Authorize the City Manager to convey
the excess property in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 2-422 d - Standard Method of
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Disposition unless requested by the City Council to dispose in accordance with Chapter 2,
Section e - Exception to Standard Method of Disposition; and 3. Authorize the City Manager’s
Office to negotiate a final sale price. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Timothy A. Slavin
Council President
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - A flyer regarding the Dover Park Master Plan May 2018 Events, provided by Mrs. Margery Cyr,
Library Director
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ATTACHMENT #1
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 05/15/2018
PUBLIC KICK-OFF AND OPEN HOUSE
at Dover Park (rain location: Dover Public Library)
4-7pm
PUBLIC DESIGN EVENT
at Maranatha Church - 1235 E Division Street, Dover
5- 7 pm
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Monthly Report
April 2018
Office of City Assessor
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ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of April 2017/2018 the Month of April 2017/2018
$100 $89
40 33
Thousands
30 25
19
13 $50
$38 $34 $39 $46
20 15 $19
4 8 $0 $6
10 2 1 1 2017 2017
0 $0
2018 2018
First Time Buyer for the Month April 2017/2018 Realty
of April 2017/2018 Property Sales in Dollars
Received Prior to Recording
40 33 $6
25 $6 $4
30 Res. Non‐First $3
Millions
19 $4 $3 $3 $3
15 Time Buyers $0 $0
20 $2
2017
Res. First Time $0
10 Buyers 2018
0
2017 2018
Major Updates
Feb ‐ 18 March ‐ 18 April ‐ 18
Assessment Change $1,038,700 $2,138,800 $3,094,300
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
41 $6,004,600 $6,951,065 0.86 1.02
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Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
‐ All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into Fortis.
Assessor’s Office
Supplemental Billing
‐ April Supplemental bills went out totaling $14,787.68
Appeals
‐ Posted Assessment Register on the web, in City Hall, Dover Library and Assessor’s Office.
‐ Appeals and Exempt Requests submitted by the April 30, 2018 deadline:
Commercial: 5
Residential: 1
Exemption Request: 15
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04:43 PM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-057.17-02-24.00 18 R10 244 GRINDING WHEEL DR 1 8 1995 2 1393 C+ AV 144,700 27-APR-18 164,900
ED05-067.15-01-67.00 2 R10 93 QUAIL HOLLOW DR 1 5 1978 2 1668 C AV 163,000 16-APR-18 218,500
ED05-067.17-02-57.00 3 R10 176 BURNING TREE RD 1 5 1989 2 2864 A- AV 277,700 06-APR-18 273,000
ED05-067.19-01-15.00 17 R10 4 HERITAGE DR 1 13 1977 2 1232 C AV 100,000 21-APR-18 110,000
ED05-068.10-01-73.00 13 R10 433 NIMITZ RD 1 14 1966 1 1056 C AV 118,900 20-APR-18 183,000
ED05-068.10-02-54.00 13 R10 936 BUCK DR 1 14 1964 1 1328 C AV 121,800 27-APR-18 162,000
ED05-068.10-03-27.00 13 R10 959 CARVEL DR 1 14 1969 1 1120 C AV 121,300 27-APR-18 165,000
ED05-068.13-01-81.00 10 R10 501 OAK LN 1 14 1954 1 1200 C AV 126,700 06-APR-18 191,800
ED05-068.17-02-04.00 8 R10 227 N GOVERNORS AVE 1 1 1900 2 2388 B+ AV 187,000 13-APR-18 147,000
ED05-068.18-03-20.00 7 R10 137 N HALSEY RD 1 3 1950 1 1361 C GD 103,800 27-APR-18 146,000
ED05-068.19-02-26.00 6 R10 120 TEAK CT 1 8 1999 2 1596 C AV 139,800 24-APR-18 151,000
ED05-068.19-06-14.00 6 R10 367 BLUECOAT ST 1 2018 2 1920 B- AV 192,500 09-APR-18 241,000
ED05-075.08-01-18.00 3 R10 306 CHELSEA WAY 1 14 1999 1 1842 B- AV 183,000 20-APR-18 219,500
ED05-076.03-01-23.00 14 R10 24 QUILLEN ST 1 13 2006 2 1855 C+ AV 138,000 03-APR-18 183,000
ED05-076.03-01-32.00 14 R10 104 E SHELDRAKE CIR 1 13 2006 2 1855 C+ AV 141,500 30-APR-18 174,000
ED05-076.03-01-47.00 14 R10 131 E SHELDRAKE CIR 1 13 2006 2 1855 C+ AV 128,000 20-APR-18 115,000
ED05-076.03-04-55.00 11 R10 429 BEUVALE LN 1 5 2007 2 2580 B+ AV 244,300 06-APR-18 289,999
ED05-076.04-01-01.02 2 R10 932 RUTH WAY 1 8 2011 2 2381 C+ AV 221,900 03-APR-18 219,000
ED05-076.04-06-14.00 2 R10 519 ANN MOORE ST 1 13 2009 2 1280 C+ AV 140,000 13-APR-18 147,500
ED05-076.04-06-36.00 2 R10 413 ANN MOORE ST 1 13 2010 2 1280 C+ AV 142,400 30-APR-18 160,000
ED05-076.05-04-01.102 102 R50 87 PAR HAVEN DR 1 20 1978 1 1177 C- AV 48,400 23-APR-18 60,000
ED05-076.05-04-01.119 102 R50 97 PAR HAVEN DR 1 20 1978 1 1008 C- AV 43,300 23-APR-18 50,000
ED05-076.06-07-12.00 17 R10 1203 WOODROW CT 1 5 1990 2 1801 C AV 155,000 06-APR-18 210,000
ED05-076.09-02-22.00 14 R10 256 TRAFALGAR DR 1 13 2005 2 1848 C+ AV 127,900 30-APR-18 155,000
ED05-076.09-03-07.00 14 R10 421 NORTHDOWN DR 1 2017 2 1846 C+ AV 200,600 09-APR-18 225,000
ED05-076.12-01-33.00 2 R10 821 LINCOLN ST 1 14 1993 1 1508 C AV 135,900 24-APR-18 152,000
ED05-077.06-02-85.00 7 R10 810 E LOOCKERMAN ST 1 14 1954 1 1584 C AV 158,900 19-APR-18 195,000
ED05-077.07-01-62.00 6 R10 180 HOLMES ST 1 8 2004 2 1436 C+ AV 149,300 05-APR-18 145,000
ED05-077.07-06-78.00 6 R10 412 NOB HILL RD 1 2018 2 1680 B- AV 188,100 19-APR-18 228,992
ED05-077.07-06-79.00 6 R10 408 NOB HILL RD 1 2018 2 1920 B- AV 190,800 19-APR-18 241,964
ED05-077.07-07-54.00 6 R10 251 LADY BUG DR 13 2018 2 1220 B- AV 135,200 19-APR-18 151,690
ED05-077.07-07-55.00 6 R10 253 LADY BUG DR 13 2018 2 1220 B- AV 135,200 09-APR-18 157,490
ED05-077.07-07-56.00 6 R10 255 LADY BUG DR 13 2018 2 1220 B- AV 140,500 19-APR-18 170,070
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PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-077.11-02-54.00 6 R10 618 ROBERTA AVE 1 14 1967 1 1130 C AV 129,000 27-APR-18 148,000
ED05-077.11-03-09.00 6 R10 14 MORIARTY ST 1 5 2002 2 1807 C AV 154,200 02-APR-18 188,000
ED05-077.17-01-38.00 5 R10 846 MONROE TER 1 16 1959 1 1554 C+ AV 139,500 27-APR-18 137,000
ED05-077.17-01-43.00 5 R10 812 MONROE TER 1 16 1959 1 1626 C+ AV 143,100 12-APR-18 172,660
ED05-077.17-02-54.00 5 R10 937 MONROE TER 1 5 1965 2 1942 C+ AV 174,200 27-APR-18 207,000
ED05-078.13-01-13.00 6 R10 1062 HORSEPOND RD 1 14 2008 1 1288 C AV 156,400 19-APR-18 132,500
LC05-058.17-03-38.00 1 R10 55 PRIMROSE DR 1 11 1989 1 1080 D+ AV 64,700 27-APR-18 48,500
LC05-068.10-01-18.00 13 R10 507 SCHOONER WAY 1 13 1993 2 1292 C+ AV 98,100 30-APR-18 114,000
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CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2017 - JUNE 6, 2018
110-1200-512.30-37
Current Balance - $17,884.48
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER
DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT $25,000.00
FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR
COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT.
TOTAL $25,000.00
COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO
DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE
07/12/17 Anderson Inner City Cultural Councilman Anderson authorized the use of Email dated $600.00 $600.00 $24,400.00
League, Inc. $600.00 of his community enhancement funds 07/11/17 from
to fund 50% of the membership dues for 5 David
needy students to participate in the Sankofa Anderson to
African Drum and Dance Troupe. City Clerk's
Office
07/16/17 Anderson MLK Jr. Educational Councilman Anderson authorized the use of Email dated $500.00 $1,100.00 $23,900.00
Community Center, $500.00 of his community enhancement funds 07/16/17 from
Inc. to help pay for breakfast and lunch for the David
Saturday Academy participants. Anderson to
City Clerk's
Office
07/26/17 Slavin Central Delaware Councilman Slavin authorized the use of Email dated $670.56 $1,770.56 $23,229.44
Habitat for Humanity $670.56 to purchase incidental equipment and 07/26/17 from
play apparatus for the Habitat for Humanity's Tim Slavin to
pop up parks/play streets program. It was noted Traci
that the games would be usable for future McDowell
07/31/17 Hare Air Force Ball events too. Hare authorized the use of $500.00
Councilman Dover Downs $500.00 $2,270.56 $22,729.44
Committee for the deposit to reserve the Dover Downs Banquet Event
ballroom for 436 Squadron's Annual Air Force Order (BEO)
Ball. #24,727 dated
06/27/17
08/02/17 Cole Dover Library Councilman Cole authorized the use of his Sam's Club $397.50 $2,668.06 $22,331.94
Foundation community enhancement funds to reimburse receipt dated
the Dover Library Foundation for the purchase 08/15/17;
of bottled water for the Dover Comic Con 2017 Email dated
event. 08/02/17 from
Scott Cole to
Traci
McDowell
08/07/17 Neil 3d Airlift Squadron Councilman Neil authorized $100.00 of his Email dated $100.00 $2,768.06 $22,231.94
Booster Club community enhancement funds to be donated to 08/07/17 from
the 3d Airlift Squadron Booster Club for the Fred Neil to
Dover Air Force Base Open House. Traci
McDowell
08/14/17 Anderson Boys and Girls Club of Councilman Anderson authorized a donation of Emails dated $100.00 $2,868.06 $22,131.94
Delaware $100.00 of his community enhancement funds 08/08/17 and
to the Boys and Girls Club of Delaware, for the 08/14/17 from
Greater Dover Boys and Girls Club - 4th District David
children. Anderson to
Debbie
Krueger
08/14/17 Anderson City of Dover Parkland Councilman Anderson authorized a donation of Email dated $250.00 $3,118.06 $21,881.94
Reserve $250.00 of his community enhancement funds 08/14/17 from
for the Back to School Giveaway and Rib-Off David
Fundraiser Initiative (to be credited to the City's Anderson to
Parkland Reserve) Debbie
Krueger
08/23/17 Cole Dover High School Councilman Cole authorized $300.00 of his Email dated $300.00 $3,418.06 $21,581.94
AFJROTC Booster community enhancement funds to help pay for 08/23/17 from
Club storage units for the air rifles used by the Rifle Scott Cole to
Team. Traci
McDowell
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09/08/17 Polce City of Dover Clearing Councilman Polce authorized the Email dated $250.00 $3,668.06 $21,331.94
Account - Rec allocation of $250.00 of his community 09/08/17 from
Revenue enhancement funds for the Dover Park Tanner Polce
Revitalization Event on 09/09/17. to Donna
Mitchell
09/08/17 Lewis City of Dover Clearing Councilman Lewis authorized the allocation of Email dated $250.00 $3,918.06 $21,081.94
Account - Rec $250.00 of his community enhancement funds 09/08/17 from
Revenue for the Dover Park Revitalization Event on Tanner Polce
09/09/17 to Donna
Mitchell
09/11/17 Slavin City of Dover Clearing Councilman Slavin authorized the allocation Email dated $250.00 $4,168.06 $20,831.94
Account - Rec of $250.00 of his community enhancement 09/07/17 from
Revenue funds for the Dover Park Revitalization Event on Tim Slavin to
09/09/17 Roy Sudler
and Donna
09/07/17 Sudler City of Dover Clearing Councilman Sudler authorized the allocation Mitchell
Email dated $300.00 $4,468.06 $20,531.94
Account - Rec of $300.00 of his community enhancement 09/07/17 from
Revenue funds for the Dover Park Revitalization Event on Roy Sudler
09/09/17
09/19/17 Anderson Interdenominational Councilman Anderson authorized the Email dated $520.00 $4,988.06 $20,011.94
Ministerial Alliance of designation of $520.00 to the 09/19/17 from
Dover and Vicinity Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Dover David
(IMA) and Vicinity (IMA) for the Expungement Clinic Anderson to
on 11/03/17. The funds are for Dover residents. City Clerk's
The cost is estimated to be $52 per person. Office
11/13/17 Anderson Interdenominational Councilman Anderson authorized the Email dated $380.00 $5,368.06 $19,631.94
Ministerial Alliance of designation of $380.00 for the Community, 11/11/2017
Dover and Vicinity Family, and Fellowship Dinner from David
(IMA) Anderson to
City Clerk's
Office
11/13/17 Slavin National Council on Councilman Slavin authorized the designation of Email dated $697.46 $6,065.52 $18,934.48
Agricultural Life and $697.46 for playstreets equipment. It was noted 07/26/17 from
Labor Research Fund, that the games would be usable for future Tim Slavin to
Inc. (NCALL) events too. (Note: $670.56 was previously paid Traci
to Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity for the McDowell and
purchase of these items based upon the email invoice
correspondence received; however, the items #20171031
were actually purchased and invoiced by
NCALL. Habitat is supposed to return the
$670.56 that they received in error.)
12/08/17 Neil White Oak/Town Point Councilman Neil authorized the designation of Email dated $50.00 $6,115.52 $18,884.48
Civic Association $50.00 to the White Oak/Town Point Civic 12/08/17 from
Association to help with Christmas donations for Fred Neil to
Dover families in need of assistance Traci
McDowell
01/23/18 Lewis Dover Fire Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Letter from $500.00 $6,615.52 $18,384.48
Department/Robbins $500.00 of his community enhancement funds Dover Fire to
Hose Co. to Dover Fire Department for the purchase of Lewis dated
new equipment for the fire apparatus currently 01/18/18.
on order. Personally
delivered to
Clerk by Lewis
on 01/22/18.
04/18/18 Lewis Delaware Multicultural Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Letter from $500.00 $7,115.52 $17,884.48
and Civic Organization $500.00 of his community enhancement funds DEMCO dated
(DEMCO, Inc.) to Delaware Multicultural and Civic Organization 04/12/18 and
(DEMCO, Inc.). They requested funding for a emails
Zeny Heat Press Machine Pro 6 in 1 in the between Brian
amount of $264.99 or Lego Mindstorms Lewis, Traci
Education EV3 Core Set in the amount of McDowell, and
$411.95 or RCA Voyager 7" 16GB Tablet Donna
Android 6.0 in the amount of $35.00. Mitchell.
$7,115.52 $17,884.48
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Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance
Amount
$5,000.00 At-Large Slavin $1,618.02 $3,381.98
$2,500.00 1st District Lindell $0.00 $2,500.00
$2,500.00 1st District Polce $250.00 $2,250.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Hare $500.00 $2,000.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Lewis $1,250.00 $1,250.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Cole $697.50 $1,802.50
$2,500.00 3rd District Neil $150.00 $2,350.00
$2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,350.00 $150.00
$2,500.00 4th District Sudler $300.00 $2,200.00
TOTAL $7,115.52 $17,884.48
06/06/18
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY
REPORT
APRIL 2018
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Average Disconnects
92
87
69
58 53 58 60
48 50 47 51 45 46 43
38 36 33 32 36 39
25 21 24 23
APR-17 MAY-17 JUN-17 JUL-17 AUG-17 SEP-17 OCT-17 NOV-17 DEC-17 JAN-18 FEB-18 MAR-18
Average Accounts Cut Per Day Average Accounts Available to Cut Per Day
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Work Orders Processed
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
APR-17 MAY-17 JUN-17 JUL-17 AUG-17 SEP-17 OCT-17 NOV-17 DEC-17 JAN-18 FEB-18 MAR-18 APR-18
Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr-
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18
Series1 1,325 1,515 1,996 1,955 2,132 1,811 1,820 1,664 1,439 1,730 1,567 1,738 1,738
Payment Agreements / Extensions
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr-
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18
Series1 525 523 436 501 695 525 554 455 448 688 740 441 441
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
Drive-Thru Over the Mail, Drop
Credit Cards Bank Drafts
Window Counter Box
2018 YTD 19,120 43,472 163,682 2,101 18,589
2017 YTD 23,656 43,554 153,376 1,795 18,880
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April 2018
Monthly Report
Highlighted Special Events & Attendance:
Author Day 30
In Harmony Concert Series: Songwriter's Circle 61
De Wonder Resource Expo 82
Healthy Kids Day 90
Total Items Checed Out: 29,532 Programs: Offered Attended
E-books: 2,776
Adult 63 845
New Library Cards: 319 Teens 24 180
Children 56 982
Library Card Holders: 36,574 Job Center 37 268
Service Area
Population: 62,527
Library Visitors: 21,524
Meeting Rooms Usage: 816
Computer Users: 4,213
Wireless Users: 1,709
Items Loaned to/Received
from Other Libraries: 6,360
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
Aug 16 83,086 Services
Aug 16 162.61
Sept 16 67,117 June 16 14 601 June 16 53
Sept 16 159.99
Oct 16 57,707 July 16 9 307 July 16 13
Oct 16 116.94
Aug 16 9 214 Aug 16 13
Nov 16 98.27 Nov 16 54,812
Sept 16 7 915 Sept 16 35
Dec 16 101.04 Dec 16 60,179
Oct 16 8 224 Oct 16 27
Jan 17 113.04 Jan 17 63,172
Nov 16 6 4293 Nov 16 41
Feb 17 106.4 Feb 17 54,811
Dec 16 5 207 Dec 16 37
Mar 17 108.2 Mar 17 60,690 Jan 17 3 12 Jan 17 40
Apr 17 54,062 Feb 17 1 2 Feb 17 31
Apr 17 107.03
Mar 17 4 160 Mar 17 15
May 17 133.93 May 17 57,823
Apr 17 4 114 Apr 17 58
June 17 155.81 June 17 70,081 May 17 5 148 May 17 58
July 17 162.88 July 17 79,883 June 17 7 3084 June 17 25
Aug 17 74,534 July 17 19 2556 July 17 90
Aug 17 157.18
Aug 17 8 1466 Aug 17 24
Sept 17 137.01 Sept 17 64,235
Sept 17 2 1094 Sept 17 31
Oct 17 129.11 Oct 17 59,890 Oct 17 5 2311 Oct 17 83
Nov 17 98.13 Nov 17 56,552 Nov 17 7 176 Nov 17 41
Dec 17 62,992 Dec 17 2 261 Dec 17 25
Dec 17 108.57 Jan 18 4 263 Jan 18 17
Jan 18 116.70 Jan 18 67,204 Feb 18 1 32 Feb 18 89
Feb 18 106.55 Feb 18 55,759 Mar 18 29 3635 Mar 18 52
Mar 18 61,286 Apr 18 6 521 Apr 18 48
Mar 18 101.78
Apr 18 100.68 Apr 18 55,574
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be
measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index.
FY 18 YTD FY 17 FY 16
144.04 28.4 25.64
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
6 24 19.83 Minutes 31.66 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES APR 18 APR 17 FY18 YTD
Tree Trimming 242 283 3235
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 3
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 1
New Services 48 58 500
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HUMAN RESOURCES
April 2018
April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April Total
Category 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18
Caucasian* 290 289 291 292 290 291 288 285 285 288 290 293 293 n/a
Minorities* 73 73 74 79 76 77 74 75 75 76 77 77 77 n/a
Hired 1 3 3 9 1 8 1 1 3 5 3 5 1 44
Terminated/Resigned/ 3 4 3 3 6 6 6 3 3 1 0 5 2 45
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 1 1 0 3 1 1 3 1 4 6 0 4 2 27
Jobs Posted 5 2 1 7 1 2 4 3 2 6 3 3 3 42
Workers Comp. Injuries 2 4 3 1 0 6 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 35
Workers Comp. Hours 275 648 475 417 396 173 202 227 352 106 75 199 261 3806
*346 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 24 (3 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 14 Library, 1 Customer Service, 5 Police Department)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Position Hired: Billing Supervisor, (Customer Service), Motor Equipment Operator I, (Sanitation)
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired: Library Page (part-time); Building Supervisor (part-time)
Position Transferred/Promoted: Customer Service Clerk I to Police Communication Operator; Library Assistant part-time to Library Assistant full-time
Positions Posted: Water Treatment Plant Operator I; Assistant Controller/Treasurer; HR Coordinator
Recruitment Information (April)
Position Total Female Male Unknown Black White Hispanic Asian/Pacific American Two Or Unknown In Out
Islander Indian/Alaskan More Dover Dover
Native
Accountant II 8 7 1 - 1 7 - - - - - 3 5
Civil Engineer 4 - 4 - - 3 - 1 - - - 2 2
Librarian I (part-time) 5 2 2` 1 3 1 - - - - 1 1 4
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April
Recruiting by Dept. 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18
Electric 4 4 5 7 7 8 8 9 7 7 7 7 7
Public Works 6 6 7 8 11 13 13 12 14 11 9 6 6
Police 9.5 9 8 6.5 6.5 .5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.5 4.5 3 3
All Other Departments 10 9.5 9 7.5 7.5 8 10.5 11.5 9.5 8 6.5 7 7
Totals 29.5 28.5 29 29 32 29.5 35 36 34 30.5 27 23 23
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
The following has been updated to reflect the Fiscal 2017-18 Budget
Electric: Lineman 1st Class, Lineman 2nd class, Electric Director, Substation Technician, Groundworker, Electric Meter Technician Crew Leader, Linecrew
Superintendent
Public Works: Motor Equipment Operator I (Water/wastewater); Civil Engineer, Crew Leader (Sanitation); Lead Laborer, Mechanic II; Motor Equipment
Operator II (Streets)
Police: (4) Cadet; (1) Police Officer
All Other Departments: Assistant Controller/Treasurer; Customer Service Clerk I (full-time); Accountant II; Administrative Assistant (City Clerk’s Office);
Library Assistant (part-time); Librarian I (part-time); Library Clerk I (part-time); Building Supervisor (part-time) Parks and Recreation); Library Page (part-
time); Customer Service Clerk I (part-time)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Turnover Statistics
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 2.18
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 .57 .28 .54 1.92 -
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 1.63
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 .54
Other - - - - - - - 1.65 -
2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented; 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
2016 RIF in Economic Development
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total Number of Employees 21 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 8
Separating from Service
Average Number of Full-time 362 356 333 325 331 333 340 337 340
Employees
Average Number of Part-time 16 15 12 14 18 24 28 28 28
Employees
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
Workers Compensation Cost CY 2018
$2
$1
Department
$15
$4
$3
$120
$5
$3
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total $153,000
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Service Requests Resolved
60 55
50 44
40 36
31 31 29
27 27 26
30 22 23 22 21
20
10
0
Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18
Programming Requests Completed
40 34 34
28 29 29
30 24
22 23 21
20 19 20
20 17
10
0
Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18
Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
30,000
25,000
Pages Viewed
23,724
20,000
25,417 25,344 26,767 25,155
22,895 24,034 23,269 22,554
20,417 19,913 19,305
17,293
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10,000
5,000
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Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18
Noteworty:
Joe completed his Security + Certification
Mike Completed Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure
coursetroubleshooting network issues. Made several
Began
improvements.
Loaded 1st pass of vendors into Tyler
Tyler ERP training to end and power users.
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Parks & Recreation April 2018
Monthly Report
Parks & Recrea on Highlights
The Spring Youth Soccer League kicked the ball off to a great start with 282 kids. Partnering with the YMCA of
Dover and Holy Cross makes this league even more fun with for 180 kids and their families. Come on out to
Schu e Park on Saturday mornings for the best soccer ac on around!
Our 3rd Annual Dover Duathlon was hosted at Dover Park on April 14. Compe tors ranging from 8 to 71 years
completed a 1.5 mile run course in Dover Park, then biked 8.5 miles returning to repeat the run course to the finish
line. Sixty‐five par cipants came from PA, NJ, VA, DC, and yes Delaware, too! Besides the awesome support from
our public works & police departments, DE State Fire Police and Delaware State Police, we must thank our
sponsors for their contribu ons that make this outstanding event: Mercer‐Sydell Dental, Century Engineering,
Georgia Boys Bagels, Dave’s Road Bikes, Main Stay Suites‐Dover, and the Dover Elks Lodge 1903.
Master Planning for Dover Park weekly progress mee ngs are taking place. Materials and mee ng
no ces are being posted to web and social media loca ons; flyers are being distributed; and postcards
have been mailed to neighbors. The Kickoff mee ng will be on May 16 at Dover Park from 4 ‐ 7 PM. The
three‐day charre e will be held at the Maranatha Church on May 22, 23, 24. We have also provided a
wikimaps survey to garner input as part of the process. Check it out at: h p://wikimapping.com/
wikimap/Dover‐Park‐Master‐Plan.html
Schu e Park Master Plan implementa on con nues. An RFP for field regrading has been published.
A er this has been completed, the exis ng Loop Trail will be con nued in the Park. An Urban Forestry
grant has been received to fund the plan ng of addi onal trees.
Playground equipment for the Hamlet Park has being ordered.
We are an cipa ng installa on of benches and dog waste sta on at Con nental & Millcreek Parks to be
completed soon.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommi ee - The Subcommi ee met on May 8. Eddie Diaz gave a presenta on on Private De‐
velopment & the Senator Bikeway discussing poten al gaps and how we could fill those as the SBW moves forward in
Phase III. Jayce, Carolyn, Margie and Jim will begin a bylaws review and update for presen ng to the subcommi ee.
The date for the Dover Treasure Hunt has been set for July 20, 2019...stay tuned for more details.
Silver Lake Commission - The commission will be se ng a mee ng for the near future.
Personnel and Training Updates ‐ No training reported.
April Enrollment Summary
Category FY18 FY17
General Recrea on 62 117
Sports 74 74
Trips 0 0
Leagues 551 709
Camps 0 0
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Recreation Revenue Breakdown
Revenue Breakdown
April 2018 April 2017
General Recrea on $1,060 General Recrea on $4,915
Sports $1,955 Sports $100.00
Trips $‐629 Trips $74.00
Leagues $2,750 Leagues $3,125.00
Building & Field Rentals $645 Building & Field Rentals $350.00
Camps $0 Camps $645.00
Youth Connec ons/CSW $1,261 Youth Connec ons/CSW $2,870.00
May 31st
Caroline Hermance
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John W. Pitts Recreation Center – April 2018
Total Program Attendance Facility Usage By The Hour
Facility Usage By The Hour April 2018 FYTD 18 April 2017 FYTD 17
Open Gym 501 3,659.5 449 3511.5
Fitness Classes 16.5 190.5 29 319.5
Leagues 74 1,191 71 1,157
Camps 0 932 0 1,011.5
Sports Classes 9 113 0 145.5
Meetings & Rentals 17 241.5 14 159.5
Enrichment Classes 0 12 2 7.5
Total Facility Usage Hours 617.5 6,339.5 565 6,312
** Program Attendance figures includes daily participants, parents and spectators in the facility.
Program Attendance** April 2018 FYTD 18 April 2017 FYTD 17
Total 2,216 56,543 2,102 53,565
Open Gym 342 3,074 426 3,687
Fitness Classes 49 678 98 1,264
Leagues 1,561 46,528 1,485 43,572
Camps 0 1,043 0 1,310
Sports Classes 104 1,756 0 2,247
Meetings & Rentals 160 3,313 83 1,447
Enrichment Classes 0 151 10 38
Since our opening in late April 2008, we have had 560,125 guests at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Construction Inspection
Subdivisions Site Development
The following required inspection services The following required inspection services
Seskinore Court The Grande, Building 4
Chestnut Grove Chesapeake Utilities Dover Campus
Clearview Meadows Eden Hill medical Center
Eden Hill Reed Street Apartments
Nottingham Meadows Leander Lakes
Patriot Village Eden Hill Commercial Center
Tall Pines Islamic Society of Central Delaware
The Arbors Blue Hen Apartments
Enterprise Business Park
Dover Christian Church
Modern Maturity Center
The Grande, Building 4
MRMS Building
Century Engineering Building
Longhorn Steak House
Sanitation
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APRIL 18 FYTD 18 APRIL 17 FYTD 17
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 202 2,018 158 1,726
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,284 10,857 941 9,612
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 22 556 58 687
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 0 0 0
Total Man Hours-containers
Delivered 15 217 20 292
CURBSIDE RECYCLING STATS TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED
April 2018 20,157 9,625 259,900 12.89
Streets APRIL 18 FYTD 18 APRIL 17 FYTD 17
Signed Installed 5 90 17 334
Signs Repaired 11 95 13 120
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 6,973 8,091 7069 7,392
New Post Installed 2 51 20 147
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 1 25 0 10
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 8 129 0 21
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 0 51 3 70
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 0 47 2 2,288
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 19 3 5
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 20 8 8
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 13 118 10 108
Concrete Work (Hrs) 4 175 1 63
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0 25 0 6
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 2 4 16
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 1 58 0 86
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,284 10,800 137 11,645
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 78 846 80 1,038
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 700 11,944 600 12,640
Leaf Collection (Miles) 339 6,273 382 8,017
GROUNDS
Work Orders
Arborist Crew APRIL 2018 APRIL 2017
Trees Trimmed 14 27
Trees Removed 4 32
Stumps Removed 1 4
Trees Planted 0 0
Root Pruning 0 2
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Beautification Crew
Weeded and sprayed the Library and City Hall
Designed flower bed for roof top garden at the Library
Transplanted plugs to pots in greenhouse
Planted hanging baskets for Loockerman Street
Mowing Crew
Started mowing routes
Sprayed weeds in mowing areas
Litter Removal
Litter is being picked up on City properties as per the weekly schedule
Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks
Miscellaneous
Soccer, Lacrosse, and Field Hockey laid out
Soccer, Lacrosse, and Field Hockey fields painted once a week
All six ball fields dragged daily
Hauled brush from Schutte Park to the Landfill
Sprayed weeds on Loockerman Street, State Street, Governors Avenue, Park Drive, and Schutte Park.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
City Managers
Updated the Tax Exempt Parcels and provided the requester with a PDF copy
Office
of the Tax Exempt Parcels Map.
Parks & Rec. Provide data to WRA for Dover Park masterplan.
Police Created a map of Haman Drive for Dover PD. Provided a 24"x36" copy to
requester.
Public Works Created Water, Stormwater, and Sanitary Sewer plan maps for MISS Utility Tickets.
Public Works Performed analysis to determine how many more mowing locations the City has
now compared to 10 years ago.
Public Works Created flushing maps for the second group of five days of Spring Flushing 2018.
Public Works Updating and adjusting the Water System GIS layers. 2 Hours everyday of the
week.
Public Works Updated the Parcels, Rentals, and Active AHIs layers for the month.
FLEET AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Fleet Maintenance
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PM Work Orders Completed: 16 Number of Tire Repairs: 8 Number of Road Repairs: 3
Other Work Orders: 60 Repair Hours: 181.6 Road Repair Hours: 2.5
Total Work Orders: 76 Fabrication Hours: 2 Misc. Hours: 107.4
PM Hours: 50
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 40
# Of Scheduled PM’s: Completed: 9
Major Program Updates
April April
MEASURE 2018 2017 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance -
Scheduled Preventative
9 out of 40 17 out of 40
Maintenance appointments - 20.00%
22.50 % 42.50 %
being kept (Quantity and
Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work
orders completed within 5 35 out of 35 26 out of 26
0%
days (Quantity and 100% 100 %
Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work
0 out of 0 2 out of 2
orders completed within 2 0%
100 % 100 %
days (Quantity and
Percentage)
Water/Wastewater Divisions
March 17 April 17 May 17 June 17 July 17 Aug 17 Sep 17
Total Water Prod. 126,731,000 142,087,000 171,797,000 183,692,000 195,693,000 183,352,000 172,501,000
Billed Consumpt. 150,473,000 127,958,000 127,958,009 161,418,000 179,460,000 169,521,000 169,521,000
Total Flow to County 115,346,000 123,927,000 170,213,000 136,745,000 125,926,000 178,219,000 139,090,000
148,506,989 135,076,400 168,499,897 141,349,551 138,366,768 167,858,838 144,462,028
City Readings
Oct 17 Nov 17 Dec 17 Jan 18 Feb 18 March 18 April 18
Total Water Prod. 172,453,000 134,533,000 140,498,000 150,207,000 135,361.000 146,460,000 138,387,000
Billed Consumpt. 159,271,000 136,701,000 132,513,000 127,083,000 134,942,000 123,994,000 138,221,000
Total Flow to County 153,736,000 120,538,000 109,877,000 137,422,000 123,368,000 157,050,000 143,889,000
City Readings 168,885,523 123,758,466 121,387,764 143,955,874 132,879,690 143,858,810 140,530,063
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates APRIL 18 APRIL 17 DIFF FY18 YTD FY17 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 0 0 0 0
Water Quality Complaints 21 14 +7 91 91
Plan Review Completed Within
30 days of Submission 3 8 - 5 82 63
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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task APRIL 18 APRIL 17 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 4,612,900 4,736,233 1,753,141,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 19 13.50 18
Water Mains Repaired 0 0 8
Water Service Lines Repaired 0 5 14
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 0 2
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 0 0 6
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 0 43,600 307,818
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 0 5,838 7,274
Sewer Manholes Cleaned 0 215 1,161
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,839 1,839 1,839
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 14,784 14,601 14,784
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
APRIL 2018
Planning & Inspections Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention
Activity Remains at High Levels in 2018
Construction activity in 2018 in the residential and commercial sectors remains strong as pro-
jects move through approval and construction processes. . The projects listed below from the
first quarter report continue to reshape Dover’s landscape, providing retail and other choices,
new jobs, and a stronger local economy. Throughout this monthly report are statistics indicat-
ing this activity, Since the previous quarterly report, we have received news that Dover Mall’s
Sears store, except for their auto service section, will be closing this summer. Staff has
reached out to property managers and continues to coordinate with the economic development
entities in the county to assess these changes and look for new opportunities..
Key projects reported last month through the first quarter of 2018 include:
• House of Coffi—Loockerman Plaza, open and busy
• Kirkland's—North Dover Shopping Center, open and well received
• Renovations to WAWA on Forrest Avenue
• Protective Properties/Advantech New Office/Manufacturing Building —Garrison Oak Technical Park
• Foot Action—Dover Mall
• Pandora—Dover Mall, open for business
• Chesapeake Utilities Complex— Energy Lane, east of Bay Road (Pending occupancy)
• DSU Residence Hall on Campus (Phase 1 Utility work complete; Phase 2 work to start soon)
• MOD Pizza: Tenant Fit-out at 1037 N Dupont Highway/North Dover Shopping Center
• Home Goods: Tenant Fit-out fully underway at 1380 N Dupont Highway (former HH Gregg)
• Target Renovations (Permit review)
• KFC Renovations (Permit review)
• Longhorn Steakhouse Restaurant (Opening May 1)
• NovaCare Rehabilitation—Greentree Shopping Center
• Cardiology Suite at Bayhealth Renovations (underway)
• Post Acute Medical Center— 1240 McKee Road (began construction)
In addition to monitoring and assisting economic development activities, the Department ‘s
focus is increasingly the required update of the Comprehensive Plan, entailing citizen outreach,
research and data updating, assessing progress and changes since the 2008 Plan was complet-
ed, and work to better understand and describe changes in the way we live, work, shop and rec-
reate that may impact on the pattern future development and land uses.
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Visitors from Botswana, Africa
On April 27th, the Office of State Planning Coordination hosted a group of planning offi-
cials from Botswana in Africa. As part of the visit, the City of Dover Planning Office gave
a presentation on the development of the Traditional Neighborhood Design project of Eden
Hill Farm TND including a tour. After a presentation in the conference room of the Eden
Hill Medical Center overlooking the Professional Office, Medical & Financial District,
stops were made in the Neighborhood Commercial District and the Residential District.
Our visitors were interested in the development of the TND Ordinance and master planning
efforts.
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
1289 Walker Road—Liberty
Court
601 Shrewsbury Court
Blue Hen Apartments
33 Arlberg Circle
Four Seasons
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500 Energy Lane
Chesapeake Utilities
108 Revolutionary Blvd
Patriot Village
603 Swallowtail Way
Clearview Meadows
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Planning & Inspection Revenues
FY ' 18 Actual
Revenue Stream FY '18 Budget (YTD) April % of Budget
Business License $1,467,000 $ 1,465,414 99%
Trailer License $19,000 $ 17,624 93%
Building Permits $800,000 $ 683,255 85%
Cert. of Occupancy $13,000 $ 20,720 159%
Public Occupancy $23,000 $ 23,118 101%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 13,562 97%
Plumbing/Heating/
Air $115,000 $ 156,505 136%
Rental Inspection
Fee $437,000 $ 396,524 91%
Miscellaneous $27,000 $ 11,537 43%
Fire Protection
Fees $65,000 $ 74,574 115%
Code Enforcement
Fines $35,000 $ 24,125 69%
Vacant Building
Reg. $250,000 $ 176,450 71%
Total P&I Revenue $3,265,000 $ 3,063,408 94%
30-Apr-18
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
• Greg Akers received a service award for 15 years of service with the City of Dover.
• Matthew Brown attended training at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Mary-
land on April 9-20, 2018.
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity
permits (Building Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. For
April 2018, Planning Staff was involved with review of 79 Permits and 26 Certificates of
Occupancy permits. This results in a 2018 calendar year-to-date total of 348 Permits and
Certificates of Occupancy (2017 calendar year-to-date total of 329 Permits and COs com-
pared to 331 for 2016). Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental
Dwelling Permits.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus on the various implementation items identified in the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan as amended.
• The Planning Office continues to be involved in the Restoring Central Dover Community Plan imple-
mentation
• Planning Staff continues work on reviewing Dover’s Downtown Development District program manage-
ment.
2019 Comprehensive Plan
The Planning Office continues the planning and research necessary for the update of the 2008 Comprehen-
sive Plan. In mid-April the review comments were received from the submission of the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan to the PLUS (Preliminary Land Use Services) process for a Pre-Update review. This is an opportunity
for the various State agencies to provide recommendations and information to assist the City in the develop-
ment of the new comprehensive plan. In April, the Planning Commission heard a presentation on
Plan4Health which provides input for the Comprehensive Plan on certain health issues. Staff also began fo-
cusing on the evaluation of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Goals & Recommendations and documentation of
the status of the Action Items.
Construction Activity
• Construction activities continue at several multi-family residential projects including Leander Lakes
Apartments (S-12-18), Phase 2 of the Blue Hen Apartment Complex (S-15-12), and the reconstruction
of Liberty Court Apartments (S-16-22).
• There is residential construction activity continues with permits issued this month in Chestnut Grove
Farms, Clearview Meadows PND, and Village of Westover.
• Certificates of Occupancy were issued to seven (7) one-family detached dwelling units and seven (7)
townhouse units. Final Certificates of Occupancy were issued for the Tall Pines Apartments project (S-
14-18) and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for an apartment building in Blue Hen Apartments –
Phase 2 and for three (3) apartment buildings at Liberty Court Apartments.
• Building Permits were issued for the Advantech (Protective Properties, LLC) (S-16-24) building at 151
Garrison Oak Drive in the Garrison Oak Technical Park and for the Compressed Natural Gas Station fa-
cility at Chesapeake Utilities.
• A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued for the office building in the Chesapeake Utilities
Dover Campus (S-16-11) site at 500 Energy Lane. Certificate of Occupancy was issued for Longhorn
Steakhouse Restaurant (S-17-13) at 505 N. DuPont Highway.
April (2018) FY18 TOTAL FOR FY18
New Home Permits Issued 13 138
Value of Commercial Projects $3,950,085.00 $32,652,578.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees $712.00 $15,323.60
Waived)
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on April 16, 2018. The next Planning Commission meet-
ing is scheduled for May 21, 2018.
OLD BUSINESS
MI-18-03 Text Amendments: Manufactured Housing and Land Lease Communities
(Dover Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66 and Zoning Ordinance, Article 3, Section 8
and Article 12) –The Planning Commission moved to defer action on MI-18-03 Text
Amendments: Manufactured Housing and Land Lease Communities (Dover Code of Or-
dinances, Chapter 66 and Zoning Ordinance, Article 3, Section 8 and Article 12) until
Staff has had sufficient time to collect the information that the Commission has request-
ed until the June or July meeting. On March 19, 2018 the Planning Commission tabled
action on the Review of Proposed Ordinance #2018-01 of Text Amendments to the Do-
ver Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66 - Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, and Lend
Lease Communities; to Zoning Ordinance, Article 3, Section 8- Manufactured Housing
(MH) Zone; and to Zoning Ordinance, Article 12- Definitions. A Report on the Planning
Commission’s Public Hearing and action to table this application was forwarded to City
Council for their meeting of April 9, 2018. Planning Staff is working on the information
requested by the Planning Commission; continued review is anticipated at a future meet-
ing.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment met on April 18, 2018. The next Board of Adjustment meeting
is scheduled for May 16, 2018. The following applications were considered:
V-18-01 Project at 35 and 39 North New Street The Board moved to approve the var-
iance to permit a total lot size for Lot #2 of 1,650 SF, instead of the required minimum
lot size of 1,800 SF and that all three lots have an average depth of 91.6 ft., instead of the
required 100 ft. minimum lot depth.
V-18-02 Project at 59 Park Drive -The Board moved to approve the variance to main-
tain natural open space in a flood hazard area. This will permit construction of a side-
walk from a planned new house located outside the flood hazard area, through the flood
hazard area, to Greenhill Road. The site is located on the east side of Park Drive, just
north of Greenhill Road.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission did not meet on April 19, 2018 as there were no appli-
cations. The next Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2018.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY17 Projects
Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers
who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. Five (5) families have purchased
affordable housing in the City of Dover. This project is complete.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used to provide operation costs for the shelter. This project is un-
derway. Dover Interfaith Mission has partnered with the property owner of 2-4 Forest
Street to acquire affordable housing for homeless men.
Connections Community Support Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide rapid re-housing/rental assistance services for
homeless households within the City. Two (2) families has been provided rental assis-
tance for affordable housing and one (1) motel voucher has been issued for emergency
housing for one family.
Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Programs
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner occupied housing in the City that
is in violation of the City’s Housing Code and complete emergency home repairs to elim-
inate housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of low income homeowners.
Five (5) families have received emergency home repairs, and one (1) single family home
has been renovated.
Habitat for Humanity
CDBG funds will be used to complete exterior renovations to existing owner-occupied
homes in the Restoring Central Dover Revitalization area. This project is underway.
NSP Program
The City provided $59,000 in NSP grant funds to Diamond State Community Land Trust
to assist in acquiring a vacant or foreclosed property in the City of Dover. This property
has been fully renovated and will be sold to a low to moderate income family. This prop-
erty is a townhouse located in the Village of Westover. This property is scheduled to go
to settlement on June 15, 2018.
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Code Enforcement Activity—APRIL
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD (July current month YTD
to Decem-
ber)
No valid Rental Permit 199 224 100% 96%
No valid Building Permit 16 76 100% 90%
Tall grass and weeds 14 204 50% 70%
Unregistered vehicle 6 103 75% 70%
Abandoned vehicle 1 35 100% 64%
Annual Housing Inspection 25 247 72% 82%
Property Maintenance – 28 290 50% 55%
Exterior
Electric Termination 12 97 95% 95%
Dover Code of Ordinances 32 310 60% 55%
Zoning 2 23 100% 75%
Total Cases Opened 335 1609
Total # of Inspections For 288
Month
125 Rodney Road—Condemned Structure
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Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
954 Lincoln Street—The property was condemned and taken forward to City Council as a
dangerous building on November 7, 2016. Council ordered the owner to demolish the
structure by December 7, 2016. The asbestos survey and abatement have been completed.
The mortgage company has requested time to make renovations. No repairs have been
made as of December. A renovation permit has been approved and a start date of April
30, 2018 has been giving by the contractor.
803 Westview Terrace—The in-ground swimming pool has been condemned. Notice has
been sent to all lien holders regarding the code violations to the in-ground swimming
pool. Staff took this property to City Council on August 7, 2017 as a dangerous building
and Council ordered the Owner to demolish the pool by September 7, 2017, or City Staff
would have the pool demolished. The property was sold and the new owner has occupied
the structure and the pool has been demolished.
2292 White Oak Road—The dwelling was condemned as unfit for human occupancy and
notice was sent to the owner to repair or demolish the structure. City Staff took this prop-
erty to City Council on August 7, 2017 as a dangerous building and Council ordered the
Owner to demolish the house by September 7, 2017, or City Staff would have the struc-
ture demolished. Notice has been sent to the lien holders to remove all items from the
property that they wish too keep. The demolition contract has been awarded to Split Rock
Materials and the demolition began in the 2nd week of April. The structure has been de-
molished.
526 Fulton Street—The dwelling is condemned and a lien search has been requested. At
the Council meeting on January 2, 2018, City Council approved staff’s recommendation
for demolition of the structure. Notice was sent to all lien holders to make repairs to the
dwelling by February 2, 2018, or the City Staff would have the structure demolished. The
asbestos survey has been completed and bids are being taking for the asbestos abatement.
113 Davis Circle— The dwelling is condemned and a lien search has been requested. At
the council meeting on January 2, 2018, City Council approved staff’s recommendation
for the demolition of the structure. Notice was sent to all lien holders to make repairs to
the dwelling by February 2, 2018, or City Staff would have the structure demolished. The
asbestos survey has been completed and bids are being taking for the asbestos abatement.
Vacant Buildings—During the month of April, seventeen (17) additional buildings were
registered as vacant, and $9,550.00 in vacant building registration fees were collected.
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
July 2016—
July 2017–
Current April 2018 April 2017 April 2017
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued APRIL (2018) APRIL (2017)
FY 18 FYTD 18 FY17 FYTD 17
Administrative Permit 6 32 7 53
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 28 256 35 313
Building Permits
28 241 18 263
Demolition Permits
3 25 6 30
Fence Permits 12 96 19 86
Fire Prevention Permits 13 109 8 90
Mechanical Permits
41 515 94 445
Plumbing Permits
37 501 54 411
Sign Permits 19 125 14 148
Swimming Pool Permits
1 4 5 119
Subtotal 1904 1958
Business Licenses 39 2152 27 2187
Merchant Licenses
1 372 1 367
Contractor Licenses
26 1193 22 188
Subtotal 3717 2742
Lodging House Licenses
2 8 3 65
Public Occupancy
26 182 25 445
Rental Dwelling 173 1401 155 3166
Subtotal 1591 3676
Manufactured Homes
1 366 1 395
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections APRIL (2018) APRIL (2017)
FY 18 FYTD 18 FY17 FYTD 17
Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings)
384 4556 460 4056
Plumbing/Mechanical
571 5670 934 4881
Certificate of Occupancy 26 221 11 173
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a total of
two (2) incidents during the month of April.
Deputy Fire Marshal Brown completed Inter-
view and Interrogation at the National Fire
Academy.
Staff conducted a test burn and reviewed the re-
sults during Fire Drills conducted at KGH
Women's Services Section.
We are finishing public office building inspec-
tions and reinspection's, and continuing monthly
daycare inspections. We will start apartment
inspections after Firefly.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 13 197 246
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 24 770 816
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 11 249 313
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 21 128 125
Meetings & Walk Through 23 193 171
Fire Plan Review & DAC 8 150 127
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental 1 totaling $1,500 22 totaling $203,100 $601,003
Undetermined 1 totaling $2,500 5 totaling $2,545,000 $800,501
Incendiary 0 18 totaling $284,002 $171,600
Arrest Made with DPD 0 1 -
Investigation Time 5 hours 135 hours -
Injuries 0 1 -
Deaths 0 0 -
Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Subcommittee Members
James A. Hutchison, III,
Quarterly Update May 2018 Chair
Chris Asay
Frances Riddle
Jayce Lesniewski
Bicycle Friendly Community Dave Moses
Gerry Pennington
Executive Director at the Bicycle Friendly Community
On our program provides a roadmap
Andy Siegel
League of American Bicyclists.
second “We are encouraged by the to building a Bicycle Friendly
growing number of leaders who Community and the
attempt, application itself has become
Created in 2012 by the
see bicycling as a way to build
we got it! more vibrant, healthy, a rigorous and an educational Safety Advisory &
sustainable and connected tool in itself. Transportation
communities and be a part of
After receiving Honorable Committee. They have
the solution to many complex
Mention in 2015. The League challenges faced at both the Dover Treasure Hunt been tasked with
of American Bicyclists community and national levels. identifying gaps in the
recognized the City of Dover With the intent to bring people
with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly together and get them on the move bicycle and pedestrian
The BFC program is
Community (BFC) award, through Dover to discover its rich
revolutionizing the way network in Dover and
joining over 400 visionary and varied natural, physical, and
communities evaluate their identifying areas where
communities from across the human treasures, we are planning
quality of life, sustainability and
country. the Dover Treasure Hunt. the city can work together
transportation networks, while
allowing them to benchmark Star ng and ending at a central with local partners to
With this announcement on their progress toward point, walkers will follow various improve the atmosphere
November 30, 2017, Dover improving their routes mapped out to accommodate
joined 65 new and renewing bicycle-friendliness. With this par cipants’ age and physical abili- for bicyclists &
Bicycle Friendly impressive round, there are es. Routes will connect residen al pedestrians.
Communities in all 50 states, now over 400 BFCs in all 50 neighborhoods with historical and
that are transforming states. The bronze BFC award cultural sites, shops and businesses,
neighborhoods across the recognizes Dover’s schools and colleges, parks and Event Photos
country. “We applaud these commitment to improving recrea onal areas.
communities for making conditions for bicycling through We have been mee ng with
bicycling a safe and investment in bicycling community leaders to make this
convenient option for promotion, education event a true success. Look for this to
transportation and programs, infrastructure and
happen - July 20, 2019.
recreation,” said Bill Nesper, pro-bicycling policies. The
w w w . c i t y o f d o v e r . c o m / b ic y c l i s t s - a n d - p e de s t r i a n s
AARP Grant - Promotional Signage
In the summer of 2017, the City learned that a key link in Dover’s bicycle network was due to be completed
by DelDOT in the summer of 2018. The West Street Trail is a mul -use path segment that connects the North
Street Trail to the Dover Transit Center. In doing so, it passes Bank Lane, a bicycle-friendly street that
connects from West Street to The Green. Though the new trail runs only two blocks, the trail has great
significance for Dover’s bicycle network, as it not only links the Transit Center into the network but provides
a new route to downtown, allowing bicyclists to bypass the busy traffic and narrow roadway North Street has
east of the railroad tracks.
A project completed in tandem by DelDOT during this meframe was the reconstruc on of the North Street
Trail, which runs from Schu e Park to West Street. The reconstruc on eliminates poor pavement condi ons
along the route and improves the safety of the trail’s intersec ons with roadways for bicyclists. The new
West Street Trail and the renewed North Street trail together represent a new and improved opportunity for
residents on the west side of Dover to reach downtown by bicycle.
The City partnered with the AARP to bring knowledge of this new opportunity to city residents. In fall 2017
the City received $2,000 in grant money from the AARP to fund temporary signage along the route. The
money was used to fund 17 street signs along North Street and Hazle eville Road, West Street, and Bank
Lane, announcing when the construc on work was expected to be completed and informing residents of the
des na ons they could reach by using the new trail once it was in place. As all construc on work is now
complete, the signs are expected to be removed soon. But they will be kept by the City for the possibility
they could be refaced to promote a similar trail project in the future. A grand opening event for the West
Street Trail is also currently being planned, with a date to soon be announced.
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Restoring Central Dover comes through again!
With the new Fit for the a bicycle “fix‐it” sta on. You may have seen
First State bike rack Working with NCALL’s them in Lewes at the
installed at the Dover Wil Grimes and former bicycle hub or in Bike To Work Day
Public Library for our MPO staffer Kate Layton Delaware City at the
cycling ci zens, we were the the RCD graciously Library where the Castle 2018
asked what could we granted the purchase of Trail Head begins.
use next by the RCD a bike fix‐it sta on for These units are a great
Steering Commi ee. Dover. edi on to any
We had just the answer, community promo ng
This is great for cyclists safe cycling.
on the go that may
need to ghten a brake Look to see installa on
line or do a seat adjust- of the unit (next the air
ment with many more pump) at the Dover
op ons to keep their Public Library this
wheels spinning safely. summer.
3rd Annual Dover Duathlon
On April 14th, working park to repeat the run members for monitoring
with Parks & Recreation course to the finish line. the run course.
staff, we hosted our third
annual Dover Duathlon. 65 Our sponsors, Century
competitors ranging in age Engineering, Georgia Boy’s
from 8 years old to 71 Bagel Café, Dick’s Sporting
coming from Delaware, Goods, Mercer Dental,
New Jersey, Maryland and Main Stay Suites-Dover, West Dover Connector
Pennsylvania made this Dave’s Road Bikes, and
event one for the books. Perpetual Endurance With the diligence and support of
assisted in making this Dover City Council and Mayor, the
The event consists of a 1.5 event possible. le er sent to DelDOT Secretary
mile run around Dover Jennifer Cohen was well received.
Park, then transition to Thanks goes out to our Our concerns of traffic speeds
bikes to cover a 8.5 mile volunteers that kept the expected on the West Dover
course returning to the transition area safe and the Connector, and no traffic control
Dover High School ROTC (such as a signal or a rapid flash
beacon) proposed for crossing the
roadway to access the mul -use
May National Bicycle Month pathway would limit the use of
the pathway. DelDOT responded
The League of American mo ng cycling. Howev- The Ride of Silence with their inten ons to now
Bicyclists has deemed er, the weather did not ended up being install a Rectangular Rapid
May as Na onal Bicycle cooperate with our Bike canceled while Bike to Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) for both
Month. We hoisted our to Work Day and Ride Work day was uncontrolled pedestrian crossings
banner proudly across of Silence events on successfully held on it’s of POW-MIA Parkway. Barring
Governor’s Avenue pro- their scheduled days. rain day of May 23 with unforeseen delays, we expect
about 40 cyclists these to be installed some me
during Fiscal Year 2019! Our
wheeling on in for the
work is paying off!
event.
www.cityofdover.com/bicyclists-and-pedestrians
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PLEASE NOTE – THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING
FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
APRIL 2018
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY17 YTD FY18 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 5,875 5,691
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 109,303,661 $ 108,969,389
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 22 24
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 8,806 9,299
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,521 2,811
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 4,370,896 $ 5,025,569
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 5,050 5,401
Number of EFT Vouchers 2,191 2,030
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 56,649,351 $ 62,268,828
$167,187 FY17 YTD Wages FY18 YTD Wages
$234,760
$172,242
$688,398 $195,557 $788,441
$745,257 $668,009
$445,952 $552,696
$1,049,030 $1,077,736
$1,242,845 $1,267,756
$14,384,123 $15,507,128
Regular
Regular All ove r tim e
All ove r tim e Vacation
Vacation Sick
Sick Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Pe rsonal
Personal
Comp Time
Other Comp Time
Other
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City of Dover
General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2018)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes $ 14,234,900 $ 14,234,900 $ 14,627,040 103%
Program Revenues 10,834,900 10,838,700 8,936,956 82%
Utility Transfers 10,900,000 10,900,000 10,760,000 99%
Grants 605,000 645,000 309,990 48%
Interfund Services 5,376,200 5,376,200 4,292,267 80%
All Other* 980,000 980,000 649,673 66%
$ 42,931,000 $ 42,974,800 $ 39,575,926 92%
*Includes: Franchise Fees, Miscellaneous Revenues, Garrison Farm Rent, Verizon Grant and Other Reserves
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenditures $ 26,724,500 $ 27,213,400 $ 20,442,657 75%
Interfund Services 9,553,300 9,710,600 7,327,039 75%
Debt Service 443,100 443,100 382,991 86%
Post Retirement Benefits 2,063,000 2,063,000 1,376,000 67%
Pension Fund Contributions 1,224,900 1,845,500 792,989 43%
Capital Project Transfers 1,368,700 1,368,700 1,026,350 75%
All Other* 1,483,500 1,330,700 951,120 71%
$ 42,861,000 $ 43,975,000 $ 32,299,146 73%
*Includes: DDP Contribution, Misc. Grant Exp., Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights
Expense, Inventory write-offs, transfer to Capital Asset Reserve & Uncollectibles:
Trash and Other, Other Employment Exp.
General Fund Revenues
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Property & Transfer Program Revenues Utility Transfers Grants Interfund Services All Other*
Taxes
Budget Revised Budget Actual
General Fund Expenditures
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Budget Revised Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2018)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 14,535,200 $ 14,535,200 $ 11,703,041 81%
Impact Fees 440,000 440,000 1,714,173 390%
Rents 391,400 391,400 317,800 81%
Miscellaneous 72,400 72,400 62,543 86%
$ 15,439,000 $ 15,439,000 $ 13,797,557 89%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,896,800 $ 3,965,700 $ 2,978,455 75%
Kent County Treatment Fee 3,926,500 3,926,500 3,168,076 81%
Interfund Services 1,716,100 1,716,100 1,375,078 80%
Debt Service 1,137,400 1,137,400 840,304 74%
Post Retirement Benefits 249,700 394,500 201,850 51%
Capital Project Transfers 3,200,000 3,153,000 3,153,000 100%
General Fund Transfer 900,000 900,000 760,000 84%
All Other* 91,900 70,000 23,256 33%
$ 15,118,400 $ 15,263,200 $ 12,500,019 82%
*Includes: Bank & CC Fees, Bond Issuance Cost, Other Employment Expenses
Water/Wastewater Revenues
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous
Budget Revised Budget Actual
Water/Wastewater Expenses
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Program Kent County Interfund Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project General Fund All Other*
Expenses Treatment Fee Services Benefits Transfers Transfer
Budget Revised Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Electric Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2018)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 80,892,200 $ 80,892,200 $ 69,559,866 86%
Distribution of Earnings (6,176,700) $ (6,176,700) (5,334,598) 86%
All Other* 982,000 982,000 832,114 85%
$ 75,697,500 $ 75,697,500 $ 65,057,382 86%
*Includes: Weyandt Hall Rents, Miscellaneous Revenue, Interest Earnings
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 49,075,100 $ 48,825,100 $ 38,780,498 79%
Electric Operating Division Exp. 6,660,200 6,765,400 4,900,363 72%
Interfund Services 3,660,100 3,660,100 2,917,189 80%
Debt Service 1,605,500 1,605,500 1,345,710 84%
Post Retirement Benefits 1,820,300 1,820,300 1,515,000 83%
Pension Unfunded Liability 1,000,000 1,234,500 840,000 68%
Capital Project Transfers 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 100%
General Fund Transfer 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 100%
Rate Stabilization Reserve 5,200,000 5,200,000 5,200,000 100%
All Other* 2,162,400 2,307,200 1,738,683 75%
$ 86,183,600 $ 86,418,100 $ 72,237,443 84%
*Includes: Bank & CC Fees, Utility Tax, Interest on Deposit, Legal Exp., Green Energy,
A/R Write-offs, Contractual Services, Other Employment Expenses
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Budget Revised Budget Actual
Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 713,501 713,501 624,720
Sales per MWh $102.98 $102.98 $101.14
Purchased/Generated MWh 763,129- 763,129- 642,744-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $64.31 $63.98 $60.24
Electric Fund - Revenues
Millions
$(20) $(10) $- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90
Budget
Revised Budget
Actual
Customer Sales Distribution of Earnings All Other*
Electric Fund - Expenditures
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$- Electric Post Pension Capital Rate
Power Supply Interfund General Fund
Operating Debt Service Retirement Unfunded Project Stabilization All Other*
& Generation Services Transfer
Division Exp. Benefits Liability Transfers Reserve
Budget $49,075,100 6,660,200 3,660,100 1,605,500 1,820,300 1,000,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 5,200,000 2,162,400
Revised Budget $48,825,100 6,765,400 3,660,100 1,605,500 1,820,300 1,234,500 5,000,000 10,000,000 5,200,000 2,307,200
Actual $38,780,498 4,900,363 2,917,189 1,345,710 1,515,000 840,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 5,200,000 1,738,683
Budget Revised Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2018)
Budget Revised Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 436,700 $ 440,700 $ 320,589 73%
Council 155,100 145,100 83,626 58% Mayor
Tax Assessor 238,500 241,200 191,264 79% Human Resources
Fire 774,900 774,900 683,390 88% Customer Services
Grounds 1,142,000 1,101,600 785,624 71% Vehicle Maintenance
Library 1,708,300 1,715,800 1,364,839 80%
Procurement & Inventory
Recreation 764,200 811,500 598,783 74%
Engineering
Life Safety 499,600 500,900 357,801 71%
Code Enforcement 449,700 452,100 330,559 73% Facilities Management
Planning 563,400 568,000 433,661 76% Pub. Services Administration
Public Inspections 721,000 724,800 476,419 66% Finance
Police 16,483,900 16,784,400 13,038,202 78% Information Technology
Police Extra Duty 560,000 600,000 277,698 46%
City Manager
Streets 1,119,400 1,217,000 695,769 57%
Sanitation
Sanitation 2,563,900 2,544,000 1,796,088 71%
City Manager 751,500 821,600 582,728 71% Streets
Information Technology 777,400 781,200 718,352 92% Police Extra Duty
Finance 1,038,900 1,041,400 815,082 78% Police
Pub. Services Administration 718,300 720,100 572,332 79%
Public Inspections
Facilities Management 629,700 640,500 516,529 81%
Planning
Engineering 277,700 278,800 198,184 71%
Procurement & Inventory 605,100 610,600 508,374 83% Code Enforcement
Vehicle Maintenance 838,200 840,200 650,610 77% Life Safety
Customer Services 1,169,500 1,174,700 819,915 70% Recreation
Human Resources 436,600 538,600 355,352 66% Library
Mayor 119,300 119,300 64,900 54%
Grounds
$ 35,542,800 $ 36,189,000 $ 27,236,670
Fire
Tax Assessor
Council
City Clerk
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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City of Dover
Utilities Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2018)
Water/Wastewater Divison Expenses
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 517,800 $ 523,300 $ 337,667 65%
Water Department 635,700 660,300 424,926 64%
Water Treatment Plant 1,780,500 1,791,100 1,432,719 80%
Wastewater Department 962,800 991,000 783,143 79%
$ 3,896,800 $ 3,965,700 $ 2,978,455
Electric Division Expenses
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 3,599,600 $ 3,690,300 $ 2,784,491 75%
Electrical Engineering 1,226,400 1,249,900 847,056 68%
Administration 797,000 775,000 426,569 55%
Meter Reading 392,500 393,500 315,258 80%
Systems Operations 644,700 656,700 526,989 80%
$ 6,660,200 $ 6,765,400 $ 4,900,363
Water/Wastewater Division % of Budget
Wastewater Department
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
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City of Dover
Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2018)
Capital Outlay - All Divisions
General Fund Budget Revised Budget Actual %
3,000,000
City Clerk $ - $ 156,200 $ 156,188 100%
Fire 145,700 145,700 145,614 100% 2,500,000
Grounds Maintenance 62,500 62,500 - 0%
Recreation 271,000 331,800 23,859 7% 2,000,000
Police 379,900 379,900 282,098 74%
1,500,000
Sanitation - 40,000 39,994 100%
Streets 1,070,000 1,949,900 1,011,477 52% 1,000,000
Information Technology 36,600 63,600 54,079 85%
Facilities Management 25,100 54,200 - 0% 500,000
Transfer to Parkland Reserve - 25,800 29,723 115%
-
General Fund Capital Projects $ 1,990,800 $ 3,209,600 $ 1,743,031 54%
Water/Wastewater Fund
Water $ 1,608,400 $ 1,659,500 $ 315,508 19%
Wastewater 1,543,000 2,624,300 1,009,394 38%
Water Treatment Plant - 2,475,900 7,703 0%
Bu dget Re vis ed Bud get Act ual
Water/Wastewater Capital Projects $ 3,151,400 $ 6,759,700 $ 1,332,605 20%
Capital Outlay - By Fund
Electric Fund
$9,000,000
Electric Generation $ 2,328,000 $ 2,816,600 $ 648,036 23%
$8,000,000
Transmission/Distribution 1,725,500 1,597,800 838,503 52%
$7,000,000
Electrical Engineering 1,315,000 1,442,700 500,256 35%
$6,000,000
Metering - 36,000 35,986 100%
$5,000,000
Electric Administration 8,500 8,500 - 0%
$4,000,000
ERP System 1,500,000 2,441,700 859,737 35%
$3,000,000
Electric Capital Projects $ 6,877,000 $ 8,343,300 $ 2,882,518 35%
$2,000,000
Total Capital Projects $ 12,019,200 $ 18,312,600 $ 5,958,155 33%
$1,000,000
$-
Budget Revised Budget Actual
Gen eral Fun d C api tal Pro je cts W ater/ Wa stew ater Ca pit al P rojects El ect ric C api tal Pro je cts
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April 2018 Procurement & Inventory Report
Measure FY 2018 FY 2017 DIFFERENCE
Issue Effectiveness – How often the
FY 2018 (To date) FY 2017 (Total)
warehouse has what the departments
[3,760/(3,760+156)]*100 [4,581/(4,581+119)]*100 - 1.45%
need when it’s needed.
96.02% 97.47 %
[issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100
Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the
material stocked is the material being April 2018 April 2017
+0.16 Turnovers per year
used. (2016-2017 Goal 1 per year) 0.93 Turnovers per year 0.77 Turnovers per year
WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS
REQ UESTING
CO MMO DITY BID NUMBER TERM STATUS as of May 08, 2018
DEPARTMENT
Water Treatment Plant Process Bids forwarded to Public Works
18-0014PW One time Public Works
Improvements on 12/26/2017
Professional Support for HVAC Only one RFP received.
18-0015PW One time Public Works
Repair Design Weyandt Hall Forwarded to Public Works on
Construction Support Services for Forwarded to Public Works on
18-0018PW One time Public Works
the Water Treatment Plant Project 2/7/2018
Puncheon Run Wastewater Pump
Forwarded to Public Works on
Station Improvements Engineering 18-0023PW One time Public Works
3/14/2018
Design Support
Delaware Tech Pump Station Forwarded to Public Works on
18-0025PW One Time Public Works
Replacement 4/18/2018
Silver Lake Pump Station Forwarded to Public Works on
18-0026PW One Time Public Works
Replacement 4/18/2018
Walker Woods Pump Station Forwarded to Public Works on
18-0027PW One Time Public Works
Replacement 4/18/2018
North Street Water Main Forwarded to Public Works on
18-0028PW One Time Public Works
Replacement 4/26/2018
Forwarded to Public Works on
Wellhead Redevelopment Program 18-0029PW Three Years Public Works
5/3/2018
DNREC Applications for Water Bid opening scheduled for
18-0030PW One time Public Works
Allocation Permits May 8, 2018 @2:00 pm
Schutte Park Grading Plan Bid opening scheduled for
18-0031PW One time Public Works
Engineering Design Support May 16, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
Electric Distribution Transformer RFP opening scheduled for
18-0032EL Three Years Electric
Disposal May 24, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
RFP opening scheduled for
Water Meter Term Contract 18-0033CS Three Years Public Works
May 29, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
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FUEL USE FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS)
Unleaded: 109,705 gallons 108,866 gallons Electric: $ 427,694.15 315 Line Items
Diesel: 64,986 gallons 62,344 gallons Water: $ 19,704.30 54 Line Items
Dollars Spent: $284,133.60 $310,255.02 General: $ 36,026.56 142 Line Items
Total: $ 485,425.01 511 Line Items
Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund
FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE
Electric: $1,109,086.58 $ 1,066,593.34 Electric: $993,697.36 $ 1,161,652.66
Water: $ 192,877.49 $ 114,100.26 Water: $243,892.45 $ 119,834.13
General: $ 86,610.48 $ 106,828.02 General: $103,610.97 $ 105,974.77
Total: $ 1,388,574.55 $ 1,287,521.62 *Total: $1,341,266.98 $ 1,387,530.61
Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services
FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE
Total Dollar Value: $ 2,387,169.57 $ 2,108,642.57 $102,845.01 $99,743.19
Total Line Items: 1,320 1,293
• Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER).
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Marvin C. Mailey 400 South Queen Street
Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
Fax: 302-672-1842
June 11, 2018
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Member of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of April
2018:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through April 30th, 2018, numbered 13,933 this is an increase of 760
complaints over the same period last year.
15,000 13,779 13,173 13,933
10,642 11,214
10,000
5,000
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
6 5 5 5
4 4
4
2 2 2
2 1 1
0 0 0 0 0
0
Burglary Robbery Rape Homicide Sudden Death
Cases Reported in April Cases Cleared In April Cases Cleared from Previous Months
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DRUGS, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME (DVOC) AND STREET CRIMES SECTION SEIZURES
Along with the drug seizures below, the units also recovered 2.4 grams of miscellaneous other drugs and
$425.00 USD during the month of April.
150.00 106.70
100.00
50.00 6.8 0 0 3.13
0.00
Marijuana Cocaine Ecstasy (Doses) Prescription Pills Heroin
(Doses)
GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
4 3
3
2 1
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU
HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING
COMMUNITY POLICING CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 8
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0
ASSIST OTHER 72
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 0
PARKING DCO’S 39 CADETS CONTACTS
LOUD MUSIC 0 DCO’S 77
MISCELLANEOUS DCO’S 1 PARKING 44
PARKING COMPLAINTS 2 SMOKING 3
PEDDLER 0 OPEN CONTAINER 11
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 79 LOUD NOISE 0
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 0 OTHER DCO’s 19
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 2 PROPERTY CHECKS 71
BIKE PATROL 1 BUSINESS CONTACTS 104
PROPERTY CHECKS 61 LIBRARY CHECKS 22
WARNINGS 1 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 28
TOTAL CONTACTS 266 SPECIAL EVENT 5
TOTAL CONTACTS 384
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STREET CRIMES
STREET CRIMES
ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI'S 0
ASSIST OTHER 4
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 11
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 10
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 0
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 0
CURFEW CHECKS 55
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS 2
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 1
WARNINGS 13
FUGITIVES 2
DCO'S 0
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 98
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 3,146 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is a decrease of 1,119
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
6,000
5,335
4,926
5,000
4,364 4,265
4,000
3,146
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through April 30, 2018, the Dover Police investigated 566 traffic crashes, a decrease of 10 crashes
investigated during the same period last year.
680 667
660
640
620
600 590 588
576
580 566
560
540
520
500
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
911 Center
During the month of April, the Dover Police Department handled 8,295 calls averaging 277calls per day.
Dispatchers handled 2,106 on the 911 wireless lines, 561 on the 911 landlines, and 213 on the Voice over
Internet Protocol lines, the remaining 5,415 were administrative calls.
25%
65% 7%
3%
911 Wireless 911 Landline VoIP Administrative
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through April 30, 2018, we issued 1,789 city ordinance summons, a decrease of 255 summonses for the
same period last year. Note: Of those summonses issued in April, 10 DCO’s were issued for handicapped
parking violations and 3 for fire lane parking violations, 168 for false alarms 109 for 1-2 alarms, 49 for 3-
5 alarms, 9 for 6-9 alarms, 1 for 10-15 alarms, and 0 for 16 or more alarms) and 3 for noise violations 1
for vehicle violations and 2 for residence violations).
2,500 2,239 2,173 2,301
2,044
2,000 1,789
1,346
1,500 1,181 1,192 1,086
1,000 800
500
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
ISSUED 2,239 2,173 2,301 2,044 1,789
PAID 1,181 1,346 1,192 1,086 800
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SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/APRIL
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 1
TIER 2 19 1767 25 2
TIER 3 10 930 23 3
ACTIVE SEX OFFENDERS THAT RESIDE IN THE CITY OF DOVER (please note, Tier 1
offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
250
200 191
184
150
100 83
80
50
0
MARCH APRIL
TIER 2 191 184
TIER 3 80 83
(Please note, Tier 1 offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and activities
in the City of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marvin C. Mailey
Chief of Police
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DOVER'S VOL. FIRE DEPI'.
Since 1882
June 04,2018
To: City of Dover JUN 05 2018
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903 OFFICE OF ruE CITY CLERK
Attn: Traci McDowell, City Clerk
From: Timothy Mullaney, Jr., Vice-President
Raymond L. Osika, Secretary
Reference: Nominee for 2018 Fire Line Officer
Below, from June 04,2018, Robbins Hose Company No.1 monthly company meeting, is the
official results of the nominees for the Fire Line Officer position of 2nd Asst. Chief.
This activity took place due the resignation of 2nd Asst. Chief Glenn D. Whitt.
Second Assistant Fire Chief: Benjamin Smetana
There is no contest and there will be no election on June 11, 2018, and this name is submitted
to you for you review. The Secretary has cast his vote for the office.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Respectfu Ily,
7fo... .//#~
Raymond L. Osika, Brian F. Bashista
Secretary (2018) President
c.c. Chief Carleton Carey, Jr.
President Brian F. Bashita
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Resignation Letter
Glenn Whitt
2615 Woodyard Road
Harrington} DE 19952
To Chief Carey} the Officers and membership of the Dover Fire Department:
Due to my move out of the City of Dover's fire district} I am resigning from my
position of Second Assistant Chief
as required by the charter of the City of Dover. My resignation will be effective
June 1} 2018} however} I am still available to help out in any way that I can.
I'd like to thank everyone for your support throughout the years. It has been an
honor and a privilege
to serve as an assistant chief.
JUN 05 2018
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Nine Million Three Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand
3 Two Hundred dollars ($49,379,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
4 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
5 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2018-2019
8 2017/18 2018/19
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,072,200 $ 5,399,700
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 598,300 751,600
13 LIBRARY REVENUES 100,000 100,000
14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 300,000 300,000
15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,467,000 1,470,000
16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,956,000 1,969,000
17 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 77,200 57,000
18 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 492,100 510,000
19 PROPERTY TAXES 13,132,600 13,274,400
20 RECREATION REVENUE 152,400 150,000
21 FRANCHISE FEE 683,300 685,600
22 SANITATION FEES 3,080,400 3,095,400
23 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 97,600 97,900
24 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,400,500 1,439,500
25 INVESTMENT INCOME 172,800 137,900
26 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 23,710,200 24,038,300
27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 1,716,100 1,764,600
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,660,100 3,875,500
30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,376,200 5,640,100
31 GRANTS:
32 POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 60,000 90,000
33 POLICE PENSION GRANT 415,000 466,000
34 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
35 MISC GRANT REVENUE 25,000 25,000
36 HISTORIC DISTRICT GRANT 6,500 -
37 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 605,000 679,500
38 TRANSFERS FROM:
39 TRANSFER TAX 1,482,400 1,459,300
40 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 673,100 665,300
41 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 511,800 497,000
42 WATER/WASTEWATER 900,000 1,000,000
43 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
44 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,567,300 13,621,600
45 TOTAL REVENUES 43,258,700 43,979,500
46 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 49,330,900 $ 49,379,200
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47 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
48 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
49 2017/18 2018/19
50 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
51 CITY CLERK $ 440,700 $ 442,500
52 COUNCIL 155,100 144,800
53 TAX ASSESSOR 241,200 244,500
54 FIRE 774,900 789,800
55 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,101,200 1,195,000
56 LIBRARY 1,715,800 1,767,400
57 RECREATION 811,500 1,000,600
58 LIFE SAFETY 500,900 504,200
59 CODE ENFORCEMENT 452,100 610,500
60 PLANNING 568,000 568,200
61 INSPECTIONS 724,800 568,100
62 POLICE 16,713,300 16,737,500
63 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 560,000 600,000
64 STREETS 1,202,100 1,409,100
65 SANITATION 2,566,600 2,475,200
66 CITY MANAGER 820,500 1,005,200
67 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 781,200 731,000
68 FINANCE 1,038,900 946,200
69 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 720,100 720,800
70 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 633,200 652,900
71 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 278,800 277,600
72 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 610,600 726,000
73 FLEET MAINTENANCE 840,200 832,500
74 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,174,700 1,197,100
75 HUMAN RESOURCES 448,700 485,600
76 MAYOR 119,300 173,700
77 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 35,994,400 36,806,000
78 OTHER EXPENSES
79 DEBT SERVICE 443,100 500,000
80 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
81 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 25,000 25,000
82 INSURANCE 735,000 735,000
83 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,063,000 1,894,900
84 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 70,900 500,000
85 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 21,000 28,000
86 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 100,000 100,000
87 STREET LIGHTS 810,000 815,000
88 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,418,000 4,747,900
89 TRANSFERS
90 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 214,700 -
91 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 1,368,700 3,013,800
92 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 811,500 585,000
93 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 415,000 466,000
94 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E FUND - 200,000
95 APPROP. TO THE GENERAL PENSION FUND 698,900 -
96 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 10,000 -
97 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 3,518,800 4,264,800
98 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 43,931,200 45,818,700
99 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 5,399,700 3,560,500
100 TOTALS $ 49,330,900 $ 49,379,200
101 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
102 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
103 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
104 ADOPTED:
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105 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
106 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
107 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
108
109 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
110 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Million Four Thousand Three Hundred dollars
111 ($4,004,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
112 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
113 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
114 REVENUES
115 2017/18 2018/19
116 REVISED BUDGET
117 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 1,637,200 $ 521,700
118 REVENUES
119 STATE GRANTS - Other 63,000 -
120 INTEREST EARNINGS 8,300 -
121 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 1,368,700 3,013,800
122 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 235,800 80,000
123 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 418,300 388,800
124 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 2,094,100 3,482,600
125 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 2,094,100 3,482,600
126 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 3,731,300 $ 4,004,300
127 EXPENSE SUMMARY
128 2017/18 2018/19
129 EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
130 CITY CLERK $ 156,200 $ -
131 FIRE 145,700 222,500
132 GROUNDS 62,500 188,000
133 RECREATION 331,800 536,100
134 POLICE 379,900 512,000
135 STREETS 1,977,000 2,215,000
136 SANITATION 42,000 34,400
137 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 63,600 57,600
138 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 25,100 28,800
139 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 3,183,800 3,794,400
140 TRANSFERS
141 TRANSFERS TO PARKLAND RESERVE 25,800 -
142 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 25,800 -
143 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,209,600 3,794,400
144 BUDGET BALANCE 521,700 209,900
145 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 3,731,300 $ 4,004,300
146 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
147 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
148 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
149 ADOPTED:
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150 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
151 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
152 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
153 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
154 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand
155 dollars ($760,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
156 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
157 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
158 CASH RECEIPTS
159 2017/18 2018/19
160 REVISED BUDGET
161 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 743,600 $ 751,300
162 INTEREST EARNED 10,800 8,700
163 TOTALS $ 754,400 $ 760,000
164 EXPENSE SUMMARY
165 2017/18 2018/19
166 REVISED BUDGET
167 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 754,400 $ 760,000
168 TOTALS $ 754,400 $ 760,000
169 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
170 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
171 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
172 ADOPTED:
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173 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
174 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
175 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
176 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
177 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Six Hundred
178 dollars ($999,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
179 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
180 year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
181 CASH RECEIPTS
182 2017/18 2018/19
183 REVISED BUDGET
184 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,576,100 $ 1,388,400
185 RECEIPTS
186 INTEREST EARNINGS 18,500 -
187 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 214,700 -
188 TOTAL RECEIPTS 233,200 -
189 TOTALS $ 1,809,300 $ 1,388,400
190 EXPENSE SUMMARY
191 2017/18 2018/19
192 REVISED BUDGET
193 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 418,300 $ 388,800
194 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 1,391,000 999,600
195 TOTALS $ 1,809,300 $ 1,388,400
196 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
197 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
198 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
199 ADOPTED:
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200 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
201 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
202 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
203 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
204 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($53,900) or so
205 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for
206 the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018
207 and ending June 30, 2019:
208 OPERATING REVENUES
209 2017/18 2018/19
210 REVISED BUDGET
211 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 336,300 $ 133,900
212 INTEREST INCOME 4,900 -
213 TOTALS $ 341,200 $ 133,900
214 OPERATING EXPENSES
215 2017/18 2018/19
216 REVISED BUDGET
217 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 235,800 $ 80,000
218 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 105,400 213,900
219 TOTALS $ 341,200 $ 133,900
220 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
221 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
222 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
223 ADOPTED:
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224 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
225 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
226 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
227 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
228 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nineteen Million One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Seven
229 Hundred dollars ($19,162,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
230 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
231 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
232 2017/18 2018/19
233 REVISED BUDGET
234 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,680,500 $ 1,991,200
235 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,399,700 1,680,900
236 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,080,200 3,672,100
237 BASE REVENUE
238 WATER SERVICES 5,794,100 5,897,400
239 WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,643,400 3,620,600
240 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 2,842,900 2,819,300
241 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,818,100 1,813,100
242 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 359,800 400,600
243 WATER IMPACT FEES 905,500 450,000
244 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 816,300 420,000
245 INTEREST - WATER 12,700 7,600
246 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 12,700 7,600
247 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 48,000 54,400
248 TOTAL REVENUES 16,253,500 15,490,600
249 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 19,333,700 $ 19,162,700
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250 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
251 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
252 2017/18 2018/19
253 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
254 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 523,300 $ 502,400
255 WATER DEPARTMENT 650,300 750,000
256 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 981,000 986,200
257 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,791,100 1,805,800
258 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,945,700 4,044,400
259 OTHER EXPENSES
260 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 524,600 520,500
261 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 612,800 611,200
262 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 242,200 215,500
263 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 4,000 30,000
264 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 144,800 41,400
265 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 3,740,500 3,750,000
266 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,716,100 1,764,600
267 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 26,000 28,000
268 BOND ISSUE COSTS 40,000 40,000
269 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 7,051,000 7,001,200
270 TRANSFER TO:
271 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000
272 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 400,000 500,000
273 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,586,500 1,800,000
274 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,586,500 1,800,000
275 SEWER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 203,500 -
276 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 380,900 -
277 ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT - 298,000
278 GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION 7,500 -
279 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 4,664,900 4,898,000
280 TOTAL EXPENSES 15,661,600 15,943,600
281 BUDGET BALANCES
282 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,991,200 1,937,750
283 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 1,680,900 1,281,350
284 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,672,100 3,219,100
285 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 19,333,700 $ 19,162,700
286 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
287 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
288 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
289 ADOPTED:
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290 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
291 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
292 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
293 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
294 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eleven Million Five Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Nine
295 Hundred dollars ($11,548,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
296 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
297 the fiscal year begining July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
298 CASH RECEIPTS
299 2017/18 2018/19
300 REVISED BUDGET
301 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,836,100 $ 2,275,200
302 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,008,500 88,300
303 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,844,600 2,363,500
304 REVENUES
305 STATE LOAN FUND - WATER - 4,000,000
306 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER - 1,033,900
308 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,586,500 1,800,000
309 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 1,586,500 1,800,000
310 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 48,700 40,400
311 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE - 421,100
312 INTEREST INCOME 93,200 90,000
307 MISC RECEIPTS 7,400 -
313 TOTAL REVENUES 3,322,300 9,185,400
314 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 9,166,900 $ 11,548,900
315 EXPENSE SUMMARY
316 2017/18 2018/19
317 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
318 WATER 1,742,000 $ 515,300
319 WASTEWATER 2,569,500 2,505,200
320 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,468,200 4,000,000
321 TOTAL EXPENSES 6,779,700 7,020,500
322 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 2,275,200 3,645,300
323 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 88,300 883,100
324 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,363,500 4,528,400
325 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 9,143,200 $ 11,548,900
326 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
327 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
328 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
329 ADOPTED:
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330 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
331 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
332 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
333 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
334 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Sixty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred dollars
335 ($1,069,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
336 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
337 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
338 CASH RECEIPTS
339 2017/18 2018/19
340 REVISED BUDGET
341 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 527,200 $ 531,200
342 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 526,000 530,000
343 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,053,200 1,061,200
344 RECEIPTS
345 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 7,700 4,000
346 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 7,600 4,000
347 TOTAL RECEIPTS 15,300 8,000
348 TOTALS $ 1,068,500 $ 1,069,200
349 EXPENSE SUMMARY
350 2017/18 2018/19
351 REVISED BUDGET
352 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 534,900 $ 535,200
353 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 533,600 534,000
354 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,068,500 1,069,200
355 TOTALS $ 1,068,500 $ 1,069,200
356 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
357 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
358 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
359 ADOPTED:
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360 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
361 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
362 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
363 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
364 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Five Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
365 ($5,547,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
366 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
367 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
368 CASH RECEIPTS
369 2017/18 2018/19
370 REVISED BUDGET
371 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 652,500 $ 657,500
372 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 3,540,600 4,848,500
373 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,193,100 5,506,000
374 RECEIPTS
375 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,200 5,000
376 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 42,100 36,800
377 TOTAL RECEIPTS 46,300 41,800
378 TOTALS $ 4,239,400 $ 5,547,800
379 EXPENSE SUMMARY
380 2017/18 2018/19
381 REVISED BUDGET
382 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WATER IMPACT FEES $ 48,700 $ 40,400
383 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES - 421,100
382 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 608,000 622,100
383 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 3,582,700 4,464,200
384 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,190,700 5,086,300
385 TOTALS $ 4,239,400 $ 5,547,800
386 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
387 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
388 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
389 ADOPTED:
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390 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
391 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
392 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
393 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
394 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand dollars
395 ($538,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
396 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
397 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
398 CASH RECEIPTS
399 2017/18 2018/19
400 REVISED BUDGET
401 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 251,700 $ 255,100
402 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 278,300 282,300
403 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 530,000 537,400
404 RECEIPTS
405 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER $ 3,500 400
406 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,100 200
407 TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,600 600
408 TOTALS $ 537,600 $ 538,000
409 BUDGET SUMMARY
410 2017/18 2018/19
411 REVISED BUDGET
412 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 255,200 $ 255,500
413 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 282,400 282,500
414 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 537,600 538,000
415 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 537,600 $ 538,000
416 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
417 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
418 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
419 ADOPTED:
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420 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
421 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
422 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
423 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
424 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety-Two Million Nine Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One
425 Hundred dollars ($92,959,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
426 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
427 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
428 2017/18 2018/19
429 REVISED BUDGET
430 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 22,252,500 $ 12,393,600
431 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (6,208,900) (2,877,400)
432 BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 16,043,600 9,516,200
433 BASE REVENUE
434 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 80,598,200 81,192,600
435 UTILITY TAX 1,190,200 1,299,100
436 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 490,800 524,300
437 RENT REVENUE 132,400 104,500
438 GREEN ENERGY 132,300 127,400
439 INTEREST EARNINGS 206,000 195,000
440 TOTAL REVENUES 82,749,900 83,442,900
441 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 98,793,500 $ 92,959,100
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442 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
443 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
444 2017/18 2018/19
445 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
446 POWER SUPPLY $ 22,557,900 $ 24,232,900
447 SOLAR ENERGY 2,661,300 2,685,400
448 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 371,200 392,300
449 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 835,000 1,085,000
450 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 578,300 309,600
451 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 64,000 54,000
452 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 6,024,400 5,394,600
453 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 6,900,200 6,921,000
454 CAPACITY CHARGES 10,482,500 16,663,400
455 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 50,474,800 57,738,200
456 PLANT OPERATIONS 6,146,500 6,452,000
457 GENERATIONS FUELS 817,400 778,400
458 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (958,100) (1,089,100)
459 PJM CREDITS (535,400) (454,400)
460 CAPACITY CREDITS (7,120,100) (14,589,000)
461 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (1,649,700) (8,902,100)
462 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 48,825,100 48,836,100
463 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
464 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,609,700 3,673,500
465 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,247,900 1,223,500
466 ADMINISTRATION 777,000 625,400
467 METER READING 393,500 401,800
468 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 656,700 690,700
469 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 6,684,800 6,614,900
470 OTHER EXPENSES:
471 UTILITY TAX 1,190,200 1,299,100
472 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 250,000 250,000
473 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 250,000 -
474 LEGAL EXPENSES 125,000 -
475 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 820,300 721,400
476 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 80,600 163,800
477 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,234,500 -
478 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,000,000 -
479 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 132,300 127,400
480 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,660,100 3,875,500
481 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 17,000 17,500
482 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 324,500 327,000
483 DEBT SERVICE 1,605,500 1,584,700
484 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,690,000 8,366,400
485 TRANSFER TO:
486 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 5,000,000 6,400,000
487 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
488 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE - 2,500,000
489 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 5,200,000 -
490 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 20,200,000 18,900,000
491 TOTAL EXPENSES 86,399,900 82,717,400
492 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 12,393,600 10,241,700
493 TOTALS $ 98,793,500 $ 92,959,100
494 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
495 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
496 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
497 ADOPTED:
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498 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
499 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
500 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
501 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
502 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine
503 Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($15,789,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
504 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
505 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
506 REVENUES
507 2017/18 2018/19
508 REVISED BUDGET
509 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,365,700 $ 8,332,100
510 REVENUES
511 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 5,000,000 6,400,000
512 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER - 298,000
513 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND - 200,000
514 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 370,000 450,000
516 INTEREST EARNINGS 109,800 109,800
517 TOTAL REVENUES 5,479,800 7,457,800
518 TOTALS $ 15,845,500 $ 15,789,900
519 EXPENSE SUMMARY
520 2017/18 2018/19
521 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
522 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 8,500 $ 1,175,200
523 ELECTRIC GENERATION 2,816,600 1,546,000
524 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,725,500 1,383,000
525 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,485,100 2,245,500
526 ELECTRICAL METERING 36,000 -
527 ERP SYSTEM 1,441,700 548,000
528 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,513,400 6,897,700
529 BUDGET BALANCE 8,332,100 8,892,200
530 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 15,845,500 $ 15,789,900
531 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
532 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
533 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
534 ADOPTED:
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535 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
536 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
537 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
538 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
539 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred dollars
540 ($877,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
541 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
542 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
543 CASH RECEIPTS
544 2017/18 2018/19
545 REVISED BUDGET
546 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 862,500 $ 871,400
547 RECEIPTS
548 INTEREST EARNINGS 13,800 5,900
549 TOTAL RECEIPTS 13,800 5,900
550 TOTALS $ 876,300 $ 877,300
551 EXPENSE SUMMARY
552 2017/18 2018/19
553 REVISED BUDGET
554 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 879,300 $ 877,300
555 TOTALS $ 876,300 $ 877,300
556 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
557 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
558 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
559 ADOPTED:
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560 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
561 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
562 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
563 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
564 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Nine
565 Hundred dollars ($15,958,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
566 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
567 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
568 CASH RECEIPTS
569 2017/18 2018/19
570 REVISED BUDGET
571 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,038,300 $ 13,173,700
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572 INTEREST EARNINGS 208,700 285,200
573 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND - 2,500,000
574 TOTALS $ 13,247,000 $ 15,958,900
BUDGET SUMMARY
575 2017/18 2018/19
576 REVISED BUDGET
577 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 13,247,000 $ 15,958,900
578 TOTALS $ 13,247,000 $ 15,958,900
579 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
580 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
581 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
582 ADOPTED:
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583 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
584 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
585 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
586 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
587 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Three Hundred Thirty Thousand Two
588 Hundred dollars ($13,618,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
589 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
590 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
591 CASH RECEIPTS
592 2017/18 2018/19
593 REVISED BUDGET
594 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,193,200 $ 13,330,200
595 INTEREST EARNINGS 211,200 288,600
596 TOTALS $ 13,404,400 $ 13,618,800
597 BUDGET SUMMARY
598 2017/18 2018/19
599 REVISED BUDGET
600 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 13,404,400 $ 13,618,800
601 TOTALS $ 13,404,400 $ 13,618,800
602 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
603 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
604 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
605 ADOPTED:
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606 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
607 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
608 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
609 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
610 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand Two Hundred
611 dollars ($788,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
612 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
613 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
614 CASH RECEIPTS
615 2017/18 2018/19
616 REVISED BUDGET
617 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 774,700 $ 764,811
618 INTEREST EARNINGS 12,400 23,389
619 TOTALS $ 787,100 $ 788,200
620 BUDGET SUMMARY
621 2017/18 2018/19
622 REVISED BUDGET
623 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 787,100 $ 788,200
624 TOTALS $ 787,100 $ 788,200
625 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
626 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
627 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
628 ADOPTED:
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629 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
630 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
631 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
632 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
633 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Eight Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred
634 dollars ($9,848,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
635 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
636 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
637 CASH RECEIPTS
638 2017/18 2018/19
639 REVISED BUDGET
640 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,637,400 $ 9,798,700
641 INTEREST EARNINGS 170,200 50,000
642 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 5,200,000 -
643 TOTALS $ 16,007,600 $ 9,848,700
644 BUDGET SUMMARY
645 2017/18 2018/19
646 REVISED BUDGET
647 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 6,208,900 $ 2,877,400
647 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,798,700 6,971,300
648 TOTALS $ 16,007,600 $ 9,848,700
649 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
650 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
651 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
652 ADOPTED:
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653 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
654 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
655 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
656 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
657 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred
658 dollars ($665,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
659 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
660 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
661 CASH RECEIPTS
662 2017/18 2018/19
663 REVISED BUDGET
664 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
665 STATE GRANT 673100 665,300
666 TOTALS $ 673,200 $ 665,400
667 BUDGET SUMMARY
668 2017/18 2018/19
669 REVISED BUDGET
670 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 673,100 $ 665,300
671 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
672 TOTALS $ 673,200 $ 665,400
673 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
674 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
675 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
676 ADOPTED:
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903 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
904 REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND
905 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
906 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
907 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Three
908 Hundred dollars ($1,459,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
909 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
910 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
911 CASH RECEIPTS
912 2017/18 2018/19
913 REVISED BUDGET
914 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
915 REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 1,482,400 1,459,300
916 TOTALS $ 1,482,400 $ 1,459,300
917 BUDGET SUMMARY
918 2017/18 2018/19
919 REVISED BUDGET
920 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 1,482,400 $ 1,459,300
921 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
922 TOTALS $ 1,482,400 $ 1,459,300
923 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
924 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
925 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
926 ADOPTED:
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701 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
702 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
703 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
704 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
705 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Seven
706 Hundred dollars ($2,375,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
707 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
708 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
709 OPERATING REVENUES
710 2017/18 2018/19
711 REVISED BUDGET
712 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,257,700 $ 1,444,700
713 INTEREST INCOME 22,500 22,500
714 PREMIUM FROM CITY 904,300 908,500
715 TOTALS $ 2,184,500 $ 2,375,700
716 OPERATING EXPENSES
717 2017/18 2018/19
718 REVISED BUDGET
719 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 565,000 $ 550,000
720 INSURANCE 110,800 110,000
721 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 39,000 39,000
722 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000
723 TOTAL EXPENSES 739,800 724,000
724 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,444,700 1,651,700
725 TOTALS $ 2,184,500 $ 2,375,700
726 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
727 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
728 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
729 ADOPTED:
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730 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
731 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
732 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
733 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
734 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
735 ($570,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
736 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
737 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
738 OPERATING REVENUES
739 2017/18 2018/19
740 REVISED BUDGET
741 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 70,900 $ 70,900
742 GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 500,000
743 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 570,900
744 OPERATING EXPENSES
745 2017/18 2018/19
746 REVISED BUDGET
747 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 500,000 $ 500,000
748 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 70,900 70,900
749 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 570,900
750 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
751 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
752 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
753 ADOPTED:
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754 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
755 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
756 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
757 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
758 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred dollars
759 ($289,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
760 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
761 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
762 OPERATING REVENUES
763 2017/18 2018/19
764 REVISED BUDGET
765 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 18,900 $ -
766 STATE GRANT 280,800 287,900
767 FEDERAL GRANT 1,800 1,600
768 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 289,500
769 OPERATING EXPENSES
770 2017/18 2018/19
771 REVISED BUDGET
772 STATE GRANTS
773 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 5,500 $ 5,500
774 OFFICE SUPPLIES 28,000 25,000
775 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 13,700 12,500
776 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 25,500 26,100
777 BOOKS 128,800 126,000
778 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 2,500 2,000
779 COMPUTER HARDWARE 5,300 3,500
780 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 79,000 79,000
781 POSTAGE 200 100
782 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 4,200 4,000
783 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 4,000 2,000
784 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,100 2,200
785 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 298,800 287,900
786 FEDERAL GRANTS
787 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,700 1,600
788 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,700 1,600
789 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 301,500 289,500
790 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
791 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 289,500
792 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
793 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
794 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
795 ADOPTED:
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796 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
797 POLICE GRANTS FUND
798 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
799 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
800 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred dollars
801 ($456,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
802 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
803 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
804 OPERATING REVENUES
805 2017/18 2018/19
806 REVISED BUDGET
807 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 121,600 $ 63,500
808 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 671,900 393,000
809 TOTALS $ 793,500 $ 456,500
810 OPERATING EXPENSES
811 2017/18 2018/19
812 REVISED BUDGET
813 EXPENDITURES
814 PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
815 CADET PROGRAM SALARIES 11,900 $ 11,900
816 CADET PROGRAM FICA 900 900
817 CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 700 700
818 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
819 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 365,900 317,000
820 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
821 CELL PHONE CHARGES 20,000 20,000
822 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 210,000 -
823 TRAINING 25,000 15,000
824 AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
825 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 635,400 366,500
826 OTHER FINANCING USES
827 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 100,000 90,000
828 TOTAL FINANCING USES 100,000 90,000
829 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 58,100 -
830 TOTALS $ 793,500 $ 456,500
831 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
832 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
833 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
834 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
835 ADOPTED:
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677 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
678 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
679 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
680 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
681 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand One Hundred dollars
682 ($497,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
683 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
684 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
685 CASH RECEIPTS
686 2017/18 2018/19
687 REVISED BUDGET
688 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
689 POLICE FINES 511,800 497,000
690 TOTALS $ 511,900 $ 497,100
691 BUDGET SUMMARY
692 2017/18 2018/19
693 REVISED BUDGET
694 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 511,800 $ 497,000
695 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
696 TOTALS $ 511,900 $ 497,100
697 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
698 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
699 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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836 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
837 CDBG GRANT FUND
838 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
839 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
840 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
841 ($232,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
842 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
843 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
844 OPERATING REVENUES
845 2017/18 2018/19
846 REVISED BUDGET
847 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,100 $ 2,500
848 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 318,700 230,300
849 TOTALS $ 320,800 $ 232,800
850 OPERATING EXPENSES
851 2017/18 2018/19
852 REVISED BUDGET
853 EXPENDITURES
854 PRIOR YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM $ 6,800 $ -
855 PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 11,800 -
856 PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 35,900 -
857 PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 15,000 -
858 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 70,000 70,000
859 CURRENT YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM 3,000 5,000
860 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 24,000 22,000
861 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 26,000 29,200
862 CURRENT YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 21,300 20,000
863 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 40,000 38,000
864 CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 64,900 46,100
865 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 318,700 230,300
866 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,500 2,500
868 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE NSP 6,300 6,300
869 TOTALS $ 321,200 $ 232,800
870 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
871 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
872 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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874 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
875 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
876 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
877 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
878 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Six Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
879 ($106,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
880 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
881 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
882 OPERATING REVENUES
883 2017/18 2018/19
884 REVISED BUDGET
885 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 87,400 $ 45,700
886 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000
887 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000
888 TOTALS $ 148,400 $ 106,700
889 OPERATING EXPENSES
890 2017/18 2018/19
891 REVISED BUDGET
892 EXPENDITURES
893 TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS 67,700 $ 67,700
894 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 35,000 35,000
895 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 102,700 102,700
896 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 45,700 4,000
897 TOTALS $ 148,400 $ 106,700
898 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
899 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
900 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
901 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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