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CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA MAY 29, 2019 - 4:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA, DOVER, DELAWARE ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE CITATION (CHAPTER 22 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII - VACANT BUILDINGS, SECTION 22-403 - REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION FEE) - APPEAL OF DECISION AND REGISTRATION FEE - 119 SPRUANCE ROAD (JOHN FORBES) 2. ADJOURNMENT BY 5:00 P.M. /AL S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\MISC-AGENDAS\CPMCBA\05-29-2019 CPMCBA AGENDA.WPD THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(E)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.

11/8/2018 Dover, DE Code of Ordinances ARTICLE XII. - VACANT BUILDINGS Sec. 22-400. - Purpose; applicability; de nitions. (a) Purpose. The purpose and intent of this article is to establish a registration and identi cation program of vacant buildings within the city. Vacant buildings are detrimental to the surrounding buildings and neighborhoods in which they exist. The article is also to ensure the public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are a ected by vacant buildings within the city. The health, safety and welfare of the neighborhoods in which vacant buildings are located are of the utmost importance to the city, as is the general community character in which these vacant buildings are located. (b) Applicability. The provisions of this article shall apply to all matters a ecting or relating to vacant buildings. Where, in this article, di erent sections of this Code may specify di erent requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. (c) De nitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribe to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a di erent meaning. (1) Vacant building means a building, structure, or dwelling that has been unoccupied for more than three consecutive months; or a commercial tenant space greater than 10,000 square feet in an otherwise occupied building, that has been left unoccupied for more than three consecutive months. (2) Actively for sale or lease means the building is being actively marketed through a licensed real estate broker or the owner who is regularly advertising the property in newspapers circulated in and around Dover, it is being o ered for sale or lease at a cost of no more than 25 percent over market rate as determined by the city assessor, and the building is in reasonable condition for sale or lease, including but not limited to: no trash has collected inside or outside of the building, the utilities are functional, and it is not being used as storage that is unrelated to the former use. (Ord. of 6-26-2006; Ord. No. 2013-03, 3-11-2013) Sec. 22-401. - Monitoring, inspection and condition standards. (a) The building inspector shall inspect any premises in the city for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with the provisions of this article. Upon request of the building inspector, an owner shall provide access to all interior portions of a vacant building in order to permit a complete inspection. 1/4

11/8/2018 Dover, DE Code of Ordinances Once a building/structure/unit or residence (hereon after referred to as building) is registered as a vacant building, the vacant building shall be inspected annually for as long as it is considered vacant. (b) The vacant building shall be secured; the exterior building and premises shall be maintained in accordance with all City of Dover Code requirements. (c) The vacant building shall be in reasonable condition (all utilities shall be functional, there shall be no trash or debris inside or outside the building and it shall not to be used as storage that is unrelated to the former use). (Ord. of 6-26-2006; Ord. No. 2013-03, 3-11-2013) Sec. 22-402. - Agent—Responsible person required. (a) Property manager. Any owner of a vacant building, residing outside of the county, shall be required to have a licensed property manager residing or having an o ce located in the county, or a family member or other designated individual who does not manage any other real estate for a fee and who resides in the county acting as a property manager. The property manager, including family members and designated individuals, shall have charge, care and control of the vacant building, and shall provide access to the vacant building for inspection upon request by the building inspector, within 30 days. (b) Corporate or partnership owners. Any corporation or partnership owning a vacant building shall have a designated member, partner, or employee having charge, care and control of the vacant building. The designated member, partner or employee shall reside in or have an o ce located in the county, or shall be required to have a licensed property manager residing or having an o ce located in the county, or other designated individual who does not manage any other real estate for a fee, and who resides in the county, acting as a property manager. The property manager, or other designated individuals shall have charge, care and control of the vacant building, and shall provide access to the vacant building for inspection, upon request by the building inspector, within 30 days. (Ord. of 6-26-2006; Ord. No. 2013-03, 3-11-2013) Sec. 22-403. - Registration and registration fee. (a) Registration of building. There are two ways to register the building as vacant. (1) The owner shall register with the city not later than 30 days after any building in the city becomes vacant, as de ned. The registration of the vacant building shall include the site address, the name of the current owner or owners, current address of the owner and of all applicable owners, tax parcel number, proof of insurance on the building, description of the condition of the 2/4

11/8/2018 Dover, DE Code of Ordinances building, plans for the building (to eliminate the vacancy), the responsible person or agent and their contact information and any other applicable information. If any information changes the owner is responsible for informing the city of those changes in a timely manner. (2) The building inspector or his designee, shall investigate any property that may be subject to registration. Based upon his ndings, the building inspector may register the property as a vacant building subject to this chapter. a. Notice of registration. Within ve business days of such registration, the licensing and permitting o ce shall notify the owners of the registered property by certi ed mail at their last known address according to the records of the city and Kent County. b. Registration fee. (i) The annual registration fee shall be paid at the time of registration. If the building inspector registers the building as vacant the fee shall be due not later than 30 days after the building is registered as vacant. The annual registration fee will then be due on the registration anniversary date every year after that as long as it remains vacant. The starting point for counting a building as being vacant will begin on the date of the enactment of this article [June 26, 2006]. (ii) The annual fee is as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. (Ord. of 6-26-2006; Ord. of 4-14-2008; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 2013-03, 3-11-2013) Sec. 22-404. - Violation and penalties. (a) If the registration fee is not paid within 30 days of being due, the owner shall be in violation of this article. (1) A lien can be assessed against the property. Such fees shall be entered in the municipal lien docket as a lien owing the city, and the same may be turned over to the city solicitor for collection. (2) The fee will be assessed to the parcel's tax bill. (3) The fee shall be paid in full prior to the transfer of title. (4) The fee shall be paid in full prior to the issuance of any building permits for the subject building and for any other building that is owned by the owner within the city. (Ord. of 6-26-2006; Ord. No. 2013-03, 3-11-2013) Sec. 22-405. - Exemptions—Types of buildings eligible for exemption status from the registration fee. (a) The following are exempt from the registration: The building has re damage. The owner has 3/4

11/8/2018 Dover, DE Code of Ordinances 90 days to le for a permit to start construction or demolition or it will be determined a vacant property. (b) The following properties shall be registered as vacant, but they are exempt from the registration fee: (1) The building is actively being o ered for sale or lease for a maximum period of ve years. After such time this article will be in e ect. Proof of activity shall fall on the owner to provide. See de nition. (2) The owner has obtained a building permit and is progressing in an expedient manner to prepare the premises for occupancy. (3) The property is in probate or where the owner has entered a long term care facility within six months of the building being vacant. (4) The property is undergoing currently environmental cleanup or assessment. (c) Failure to register. If the owner of the property fails to register the property with the City of Dover within 30 days of noti cation to do so by the City of Dover sta , then the property owner/agent may not be entitled to exemption from the fees. (Ord. of 6-26-2006; Ord. No. 2013-03, 3-11-2013) Sec. 22-406. - Appeal of the 25 percent over market rate. An appeal of the 25 percent over market rate (from the actively for sale or lease de nition) can be considered through an appraisal using accepted appraisal standards to determine market rate. The owner has the option of asking the city tax assessor to perform the appraisal or having one performed (using accepted appraisal standards) at their own expense. (Ord. of 6-26-2006; Ord. No. 2013-03, 3-11-2013; Ord. No. 2016-19 , 8-22-2016) 4/4

Chapter 22. - Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter 22. Buildings and Building Regulations Fees and Fines Article XII. Vacant Buildings Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued, shall be automatically doubled in amount. Sec. 22-403. Registration and registration fees Subsec. (a)(2)b.(ii). Registration fee Residential buildings and non-residential buildings <10,000 SF: Buildings vacant one year or less $375.00 Buildings vacant for more than one year but less than two years $750.00 Buildings vacant for more than two years but less than three years $1,500.00 Buildings vacant for more than three years but less than five years $3,000.00 Buildings vacant for five years or longer $5,000.00

City of Dover May 14, 2019 Mr. John Forbes 119 Spruance Road Dover, DE 19901 Re: Appeal of Decision - Vacant Building Registration and 5th Year Fee - 119 Spruance Road, Dover, DE Case #: 13-00000003 Mr. Forbes: I have received your request to appeal the decision of the Building Inspector to register your property as vacant in accordance with Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XII - Vacant Buildings. A meeting of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 to hear your appeal. Please feel free to contact me by e-mail at cityclerk@dover.de.us or by phone at (302) 736-7008 if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Traci A. McDowell, MMC City Clerk TAM/al S:\APPEALS\2019\119 SPRUANCE ROAD (2) - VACANT BUILDING - FORBES\Receipt of Appeal - Vacant Building - 119 Spruance Road - Forbes.wpd cc: David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor Tim Taraila, Code Official Ron Coburn, Code Official P.O. Box 475 ˜ Dover, Delaware ˜19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

MAY 1 0 2019 RECEIVED OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK May 3 2019 MAY 10 2019 I am appealing the 5lh year fine of $5000 for a vacant buildin My hous at Spruance Rd is not vacant as I have been living at thi h use ince January 8111 20 I Al o this appeal is within the 30 day limit as you mailed this letter on April I 0 2019 and I received it on April 12 2019. Please mail any future correspondence to John Forbes 119 Spruance Rd Dover, DE 1990 I

CltlVED MAY 1 0 Z0\9 Division of ({itp of 1!lo\Jer Code Enforcement I 5 E. I .oockcrman St. Phone: (302) 736-4457 Dover. DE 19<){)1 Fax : (302) 736-4217 City of Dover Vacant Building Registration Amount Due: I $3000.00 I Amount Paid: I Date Due: I051oe12019 I Case # j 13-00000003 I Date Rcg.i. tcrcd: I0210412013 Vacant Since: I011191201 o I Tax Parcel # IED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 Propert y Address: I119 Spruance Road Dover DE 19901 Current Pr0pcrl v Owner: John A Forbes Jr Address: 5645 W Denneys Road Dover DE 19904 Phone: I Cellular: I E-Mail: ** Local aecnt is rcr1uirccJ for any owner rcsidinf! outside of Kent County Delaware Rcspo11siblc Person/ A gent: Address: Phone: I Cellular: I E-Mail: Insurance on Building: Y G2f/ N 0 ff Yes: Name of Insurance Company: Exempt from Registration Fee: Y IN ......- - - - -- - - - Explana lion of Exemption if granted: --.'-f'l!"\ ~_.__...\S~l\...l"'"'ti'-\-""-"l-~~1.___""H~t!l_.V. " 'S. -. . \l_ _, .5;.-'-,...-1:.._li-_ ._.,/'--=-_.}-'- 1<l NOTE: No Exemption if Registered by City of Dover Staff ••••If building is for sale or lease-Listed Selling Price: - - - - - - - ••••Attach a copy of the Realtors Listing Sheet (REQUIRED) ~ Owner S1µn 1urc:_ _ -411i,_.,.:::...._ ....!:'---- -- -- - - - -Dail.:: _ _}.../,_1_,/-'1_[,____ _ _ fees as follows: Buildings "·''"-"Ill one r t.'I I . ~ 1 7~ !Kl Buiklinp ' ·· It ror Jlhlf ttmn •W'IC HSlltlO Buildinp vn 11t for nt•'rc 1han l .,. "'' ; SI mm Buildinp ., u tUl l for m u1 .. lhrtn th1 but U1ru1 Ii • 1 ·. S l ,llf Ht •Kl Buildings rn a111 for fh e ' ''" " "' I••• . $ ~.IKlfl IJO MAY 1 0 2019 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK REVISED 07/0'112014 Ql:omm11111tp ~xcdltnn· ~brouglJ 4Il1ml1tp ~rrb1cr

Division of Code Enforcement QCitp of f!lober 15 Loockennan Plat.a Phone: (302) 7Jf1-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax : (302) 736-4217 Apr l l 5, 2 0 l _1 JOHN A F'1RBE.3 <TR 5 b 4 'J W Dt:t!N':: iS KD (JO'JEP Di.'.: 14'~)4 RF : PrvpPrty addt-e;s: 11 •SPRUANCE fl.D Ann Jdl Varan• R111 I i1n1 FPg1strat1,,n 5~ Year Fee Due $3000.00 Cd::;= NumhPr: 1 l-00000003 Cea r Mr . forbcs: Thi" rr"p,.,rty wac; rP•Jist-i>-Pd n.s a vacant hu1-ld1ng within t'"l" 1:1ty of Dc..ver. Annudl req1srration"' and fees ace cequ1red ecich year- the JweJ dnq remau1:; Vrl<"anc. PIPase• •"1mp,>->tFc thP enclosF>d rPg1.srration form 1nci r•·turn w1th p1ym0rit >mount s 1nd1cutr>d ab0ve by May 06, 2011. f11lur<"! t0 pay req 1slr.JL irm (Pe3 will C"'sult in Lr.c! fee beJ.ng pld.;<>d en t t e r.Pxt t;ix billing. Mall re.::ii.sr:ratHm tocm and cequ1red payrr112nt to: C'1ty of Onver Plann1nq and Community Development Department I '-i Loo - ko~ ::mri n r l ;i za r11ver, ')!'.; l<i901 IE the property 1.s n·-i l'inger VdCiJnt, or meet.:; the rrqu1rcm,~nt.s for exemption .:if p-:ijm"'nt as iuenL1f1ei in Lhe enclo;;ed uro-.:hure, pledse "' mplete the r0<J1strJ<-1nn f">rm w1th thP updated informati">n and rP~urn t--, this nfficP. Y011 hav<> Lh r iqnl t ' .;ppe~al ::o the cons'...r11ct ion and pr:q::erty f'l:JP1ter -:ince cuue bo•1rn ot :ippeuls. Ji~ch .:ippeal mist be f1-led, ln writ1n4, w1th::.ri JrJ dciys. Cilri r"' 1P'1"herJ ty phOnP dt l02-736-7Qll .)[ entdll dt t<"•UUtt1(lojq<et.Jt>.IJ<;, shou Ld ye, J h iv0 any que::;L ions or concerns. Code En(0rrement 1fflcr r Art i hri, · f 1 ClConmmnitp Qfxcellence ~broucrb ~unlitp 15>eruice

Division of Code Enforcement Q[itp f j!\ober l 5 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax : (302) 736-4217 INVOICE Date: April 5, 2019 Invoice #: 13-00000003-5 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Tax Parcel #: ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Vacant Building Registration Fee $3000.00 ---- -- TOTAL $3000.00 Please make all checks payable to City of Dover Payment must be received before May 6, 2019 €.ommunitp Qexrellence ij!fJrougb <aualitp §5>erbire

PREPARED 5/15/19 , 11:38:34 CASE HISTORY REPORT PAGE 1 PROGRAM CE200L CASE NUMBER 13-00000003 CITY OF DOVER CASE TYPE DATE ESTABLISHED STATUS STATUS DATE Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPECTOR TENANT NAME TENANT NBR VACANT HOUSE ORDINANCE 1/02/13 ACTIVE 1/02/13 ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 119 SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN DOVER DE 199014051 CASE DATA: REGISTERED BY - OWNER/CITY City FEE PAID - YES / NO no ELECTRIC SERVICE - YES/NO yes owners name BOARDED/SECURED - YES / NO yes NARRATIVE: February 6, 2013 2:48:28 PM rlc. 2/06/13 Owner contacted Dept. Director and requested the fee be 2/06/13 waived for the time being. Director agreed to alllow six 2/06/13 months before fees are required. Will revisit the case in 2/06/13 August. 2/06/13 December 4, 2015 11:55:02 AM rlc. 12/04/15 Dwelling is vacant, secured, active electric. 12/04/15 August 4, 2016 12:34:07 PM rlc. 8/04/16 Dwelling is vacant, secured with active electric service. 8/04/16 October 4, 2017 1:14:42 PM rlc. 10/04/17 Dwelling is vacant, appears secured with active electric. 10/04/17 December 4, 2017 11:28:56 AM rlc. 12/04/17 Dwelling is vacant, appears secured with active electric. 12/04/17 April 4, 2018 3:17:52 PM rlc. 4/04/18 Dwelling appears vacant and secured, active electric. Notice 4/04/18 sent for graffiti on the shed. Left a card on the door, 4/04/18 spoke with a neighbor across the street who informed me that 4/04/18 no one has ever lived there since Mr. Forbes bought the 4/04/18 property, the septic system was condemned. 4/04/18 June 4, 2018 1:27:56 PM rlc. 6/04/18 Dwelling is vacant, appears secured with active electric. 6/04/18 Mr. Forbes has indicated he is going to appeal the vacant 6/04/18 building registration and fee. 6/04/18 December 4, 2018 11:15:05 AM rlc. 12/04/18 Dwelling; is vacant, appears secured with active electric. 12/04/18 March 4, 2019 3:57:51 PM rlc. 3/04/19 Dwelling is vacant, appears secured with active electric. 3/04/19 NOTICE NAMES: FORBES JR,JOHN A OWNER HISTORY: SCHEDULED ACTION STATUS RESULTED INSPECTOR TIME 1/02/13 INSPECTION - FIRST COMPLETED 1/02/13 RON COBURN 1/02/13 NOTIFICATION FOR VACANT BLDG ISSUED 1/02/13 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 2/01/13 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #:

PREPARED 5/15/19, 11:38:34 CASE HISTORY REPORT PAGE 2 PROGRAM CE200L CASE NUMBER 13-00000003 CITY OF DOVER CASE TYPE DATE ESTABLISHED STATUS STATUS DATE Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPECTOR TENANT NAME TENANT NBR VACANT HOUSE ORDINANCE 1/02/13 ACTIVE 1/02/13 ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 119 SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN DOVER DE 199014051 Name/address: FORBES,JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 2/01/13 INSPECTION - SECOND COMPLETED 2/04/13 RON COBURN 2/04/13 REGISTRATION lST YEAR COMPLETED 2/04/13 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 2/04/13 ASSESS FEES COMPLETED 2/04/13 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 2/04/13 INVOICE ISSUED 2/04/13 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 3/06/13 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #: Name/address: FORBES,JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 2/04/13 NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION ISSUED 2/04/13 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 3/06/13 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #: Name/address: FORBES,JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 3/06/13 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 4/07/14 RON COBURN 4/07/14 NOTIFICATION FOR VACANT BLDG ISSUED 4/07/14 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 5/07/14 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #: Name/address: FORBES,JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 4/07/14 INVOICE ISSUED 4/07/14 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 5/07/14 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #:

PREPARED 5/15/19, 11:38:34 CASE HISTORY REPORT PAGE 3 PROGRAM CE200L CASE NUMBER 13-00000003 CITY OF DOVER CASE TYPE DATE ESTABLISHED STATUS STATUS DATE Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPECTOR TENANT NAME TENANT NBR VACANT HOUSE ORDINANCE 1/02/13 ACTIVE 1/02/13 ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 119 SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN DOVER DE 199014051 Name/address: FORBES.JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 5/04/14 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 8/04/14 RON COBURN 9/04/14 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 9/04/14 RON COBURN 9/04/14 TRANSFER TO MR COMPLETED 9/04/14 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 10/04/14 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 11/04/14 RON COBURN 12/04/14 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 2/18/15 RON COBURN 2/18/15 REGISTRATION 2ND YEAR COMPLETED 2/18/15 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 2/18/15 ASSESS FEES COMPLETED 2/18/15 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 2/18/15 INVOICE ISSUED 2/18/15 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 3/20/15 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #: Name/address: FORBES,JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 2/18/15 RENEWAL 2ND YEAR ISSUED 2/18/15 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 3/20/15 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #: Name/address: FORBES,JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 3/20/15 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 4/22/15 RON COBURN 4/22/15 TRANSFER TO MR COMPLETED 4/22/15 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 5/04/15 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 5/04/15 RON COBURN 6/04/15 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 11/06/15 RON COBURN 12/04/15 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 12/04/15 RON COBURN 1/04/16 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 1/04/16 RON COBURN 2/04/16 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 2/04/16 RON COBURN

PREPARED 5/15/19, 11:38:34 CASE HISTORY REPORT PAGE 4 PROGRAM CE200L CASE NUMBER 13-00000003 CITY OF DOVER CASE TYPE DATE ESTABLISHED STATUS STATUS DATE Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPECTOR TENANT NAME TENANT NBR VACANT HOUSE ORDINANCE 1/02/13 ACTIVE 1/02/13 ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 119 SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN DOVER DE 199014051 HISTORY: SCHEDULED ACTION STATUS RESULTED INSPECTOR TIME 2/04/16 REGISTRATION 3RD YEAR COMPLETED 2/04/16 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 2/04/16 ASSESS FEES COMPLETED 2/04/16 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 2/04/16 INVOICE ISSUED 2/04/16 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 3/04/16 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #: Name/address: FORBES,JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 2/04/16 RENEWAL 3RD YEAR ISSUED 2/04/16 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 3/04/16 send to: OWNER Mail tracking #: Name/address: FORBES,JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 3/04/16 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 4/04/16 RON COBURN 4/04/16 TRANSFER TO MR COMPLETED 4/04/16 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 5/04/16 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 5/04/16 RON COBURN 6/04/16 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 8/04/16 RON COBURN 9/04/16 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 10/04/16 RON COBURN 11/04/16 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 11/04/16 RON COBURN 12/04/16 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 10/04/17 RON COBURN 11/04/17 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 12/04/17 RON COBURN 1/04/18 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 4/04/18 RON COBURN 4/04/18 REGISTRATION 4TH YEAR COMPLETED 4/04/18 NARRATIVE: 4/04/18 4/04/18 INVOICE ISSUED 4/04/18 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 5/04/18 Send to : OWNER Mail tracking #:

PREPARED 5/15/19, 11:38:34 CASE HISTORY REPORT PAGE 5 PROGRAM CE200L CASE NUMBER 13-00000003 CITY OF DOVER CASE TYPE DATE ESTABLISHED STATUS STATUS DATE Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPECTOR TENANT NAME TENANT NBR VACANT HOUSE ORDINANCE 1/02/13 ACTIVE l/02/13 ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 119 SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN DOVER DE 199014051 Name/address: FORBES,JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 4/04/18 ASSESS FEES COMPLETED 4/04/18 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 4/04/18 RENEWAL 4TH YEAR ISSUED 4/04/18 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 5/04/18 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #: Name/address: FORBES JR,JOHN A 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 5/04/18 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 6/04/18 RON COBURN 7/04/18 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 12/04/18 RON COBURN 12/04/18 TRANSFER TO MR COMPLETED 12/04/18 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 1/04/19 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 1/04/19 RON COBURN 2/04/19 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 2/04/19 RON COBURN 3/04/19 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 3/04/19 RON COBURN 4/04/19 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 4/05/19 RON COBURN 4/05/19 REGISTRATION 5TH YEAR COMPLETED 4/05/19 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 4/05/19 ASSESS FEES COMPLETED 4/05/19 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 4/05/19 INVOICE ISSUED 4/05/19 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 5/06/19 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #: Name/address: FORBES JR,JOHN A 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 4/05/19 RENEWAL >=5TH YEAR ISSUED 4/05/19 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 5/06/19 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #:

PREPARED 5/15/19, 11:38:34 CASE HISTORY REPORT PAGE 6 PROGRAM CE200L CASE NUMBER 13-00000003 CITY OF DOVER CASE TYPE DATE ESTABLISHED STATUS STATUS DATE Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPECTOR TENANT NAME TENANT NBR VACANT HOUSE ORDINANCE 1/02/13 ACTIVE 1/02/13 ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 119 SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN DOVER DE 199014051 Name/addres•;: FORBES JR, JOHN A 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 5/06/19 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 5/07/19 RON COBURN 5/07/19 TRANSFER TO MR COMPLETED 5/07/19 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 6/04/19 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL SCHEDULED RON COBURN VBO INTERIOR INSPECTION PENDING VBO INTERIOR CITATION PENDING SEND TO COLLECTION PENDING FLAG ELECTRIC PENDING INSPECTION - THIRD PENDING CLOSED CASE PENDING TOTAL TIME: FINES: DESCRIPTION CHARGE PAID BILLED LIEN AMT LIEN PAID VACANT BUILDING lST YEAR 250.00 250.00 .00 VACANT BUILDING 2ND YEAR 500.00 500.00 . 00 VACANT BUILDING 3RD YEAR 1500.00 1500.00 .00 VACANT BUILDING 4TH YEAR 3000.00 .00 .00 VACANT BUILDING 5TH YEAR 3000.00 .00 .00

UT220G01 CITY OF DOVER 5/10/19 A Customer at a Glance Cust exempt 08:06:07 Acct#: , ,,,, Status: A NS,F..#.: ,,, ,, Tax: N Penalty: N Service Address Cyc/Rte: 30 08 Mailing Address Phone: 302 - 2700490 ~ •. ).OJlN: . . . . . . . . ..... , . 45 W DENNE S RD Cash?: N 119 SPRUANCE I Enote: N DOVER DE 199014051 DOVER DE 199041361 SS#: **** DL#: **3048 Reinst . : N A-pay: N ,D,ep,.,:. N ~ MT A Start: 10/20/11 Term: ll, /R /l 40175348E More ... Amt due: $.00 .P.tm<liAK:, $.00 Delq amt: $.00 ~a,s,t, AO.t. i,c,e.:, Cut date: Payment p 1an: .B.u.Q,ge,t ,:. , , Bi 11 Date Amount Pymt Date Current A/R Code/Desc/Amount ..4./X1./.l9. $90.16 . ,5 /,0.9//l9, .C , , CURRENT $. 00 ' ,3/.l8./.l9, $93 . 44 ' ,4/,0,9, .l9, ,3,0, . OVER ~30 $. 00 More ... ' .Co~tmt. NOTE 12/06/18 NOTE 10/03/17 More ... F3=Exit f.lQ=Z.o.o~ F12=Cancel F20=Cst/loc functions

UT300I01 CITY OF DOVER 5/10/19 Customer/Location Consumption History Inquiry 08:06:47 Customer ID: Name: FORBES, JOHN Location ID: Addr: 119 SPRUANCE RD Cycle/Route: 30 08 Amount due: $.00 Initiation date : 10/20/11 Pending $.00 Termination date: 0/00/00 Customer status: A Customer/Location status: A Type options, press Enter. l=Select 5=View detail Service Reading Actual Actual Meter Est Cmnt Opt Code Type Date Consumption Demand Days Number CD CD EL REG 4/12/19 519.00 .00 30 40175348E N EL REG 3/13/19 547.00 .00 28 40175348E N EL REG 2/13/19 606.00 .00 30 40175348E N EL REG 1/14/19 808.00 .00 33 40175348E N EL REG 12/12/18 697.00 .00 28 40175348E N EL REG 11/14/18 274.00 .00 30 40175348E N EL REG 10/15/18 441.00 .00 32 40175348E N EL REG 9/13/18 264.00 .00 30 40175348E N + F3=Exit F5=Print history F8=Pending/history trans FlO=Change view F12=Cancel F14=Graph history

UT220G01 CITY OF DOVER 5/10/19 A Customer at a Glance Cust exempt 08:08:57 Acct #: . , . . Status: A .NSF. ,#;: . . , . . Tax: N Pena I ty: N Service Addr y 10 90 Mai ling Address Phone: :302 - 2700490 FORS.ES .. ,J,QJJN . , . . , ..... , .. , . , . . 5645 W DENNEYS RD Cash?: N 5645 WDENNEYS RD Enote: N DOVER DE 199041361 DOVER DE 199041:361 SS#: **** DL#: **3048 Reinst.: N A-pay: N ,D,ep,.,:, .N. EL, MT A Start: 1/01/87 Term: P. /~ /,Q 518801~36E Bottom Amt due: $160.74 .P.eAcli,ng: ' $.00 Delq amt: $.00 L.a,s,t . .n.o.t,i.c.e.:. Cut date: Payment p 1an : :B.u.d&e.t.:. . . Bill Date Amount Pymt Date Amount Current A/R Code/Desc/Amount ' .~/.Q9//l,9, $160 . 7 4 . ,5/0.1,/ 1.9. .C. , . CURRENT $ 160. 74 ' ,4/,Q9. ,1,9, $196. :30 . ,4/.0.1,/1,9. .3.Q , OVER :30 $ . 00 More ... . .Co~e.n.t. NOTE 12/06/18 NOTE 10/03/ 17 More ... F3=Exi t ,F,l,Q=.Z.o.o~ F12=Cancel F20=Cst/loc functions

UT:300101 CITY OF DOVER 5/10/19 Customer/Location Consumption History Inquiry 08:08:48 Customer ID: Name: FORBES, JOHN Location ID: Addr: 5645 W DENNEYS RD Cycle/Route: 10 90 Amount clue: $160.74 Initiation date : 1/01/87 Pending : $.00 Termination date: 0/00/00 Customer status: A Customer/Location status: A Type options, press Enter. !=Select 5=View detail Service Reading Actual Actual Meter Est Cmnt Opt Code Type Date Consumption Demand Days Number CD CD EL REG 5/07/19 1302.00 .00 32 51880136E N * EL REG 4/05/19 1606.00 .00 30 51880136E N EL REG 3/06/19 1620.00 .00 28 51880136E N EL REG 2/06/19 1900.00 .00 30 51880136E N EL REG 1/07/19 1952.00 .00 32 51880136E N EL REG 12/06/18 1725.00 .00 29 51880136E N EL REG 11/07/18 1478.00 .00 33 51880136E N EL REG 10/05/18 1424.00 .00 29 51880136E N + F3=Exit F5=Print history F8=Pending/history trans FlO=Change view F12=Cancel F14=Graph history

Division of Code Enforcement <lCitp of !Bober 15 E. Loockerman St. Phone: (302) 736-4457 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 Ci of Dover Vacant Buildin Amount Due: $3000.00 Date Due: 05/06/2019 Case# 13-00000003 Vacant Since: 07/19/2010 Tax Parcel # ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 Pro Address: 119 Spruance Road Dover DE 19901 Current Pro Owner: John A Forbes Jr Address: 5645 W Denneys Road Dover DE 19904 Phone: Cellular: E-Mail: uired for an owner resldin outside of Kent Coun Delaware Responsible Person/Agent: Address: Phone: Cellular: E-Mail: Insurance on Building: Y D IN D If Yes: Name of Insurance Company: Exempt from Registration Fee: Y D IN Explanation of Exemption if granted: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTE: No Exemption if Registered by City of Dover Staff 0 . . If building is for sale or lease-Listed Selling Price: _ _ _ __ __ ••••Attach a copy of the Realtors Listing Sheet (REQUIRED) Owner Signature:_ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Fees as follows: Buildin@ll vacant one year or less; $375.00 Buildin@ll vacant for more th1111 one year but less than nw ymrs; $750.00 Buildings vacant for more than m.> years but less than time )'ll8B; $1,500.00 Buildinl!ll vacant for more than three )Uf3 but less than five )Un; SJ,000.00 Buildinl!ll vacant for fi...: }Qf'S or lmgcr; SS,000.00 REVISED 07/09/2014 e!:ommunitp Qfxcellence tll:brougb ~ualitp ~erbice

Division of Code Enforcement <!Citp of 1!\ober 15 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 April 5, 2019 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Annual Vacant Building Registration 5th Year Fee Due $3000. 00 Case Number: 13-00000003 Dear Mr. Forbes : This property was registered as a vacant building within the City of Dover. Annual registrations and fees are required each year the dwelling remains vacant. Please complete the enclosed registration form and return with payment amount as indicated above by May 06, 2019. Failure to pay registration fees will result in the fee being placed on the next tax billing. Mail registration form and required payment to: City of Dover Planning and Community Development Department 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 If the property is no longer vacant, or meets the requirements for exemption of payment as identified in the enclosed brochure, please complete the registration form with the updated information and return to this office. You have the right to appeal to the construction and property maintenance code board of appeals. Such appeal must be filed, in writing, within 30 days. I can be reached by phone at 302-736-7011 or email at rcoburn@dover.de.us, should you have any questions or concerns . Code Enforcement Officer Attachments file <lCommunitp Qfxcellence '<lrlJrounb C!aunlitp ~erbice

U.S. Postal Service'" CERTIFIED MAIL® RECEIPT Cl Domestic Mail Only nJ ~ llll!mlmrllllmmmD!ll'JilllmDl~l!lmllmm.!~;l 0 1..=::=-,;;;,,-d'-___:=---..!:..--=-__!:_-=--='--"r--rv.,----=--~;-' :r ~ i;'===---==:-:::;::=~===71<-~ ~ JOHN FORBES JR ~ 5645 W OENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 • Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. • Prtnt your name and addree8 on the l"8Wnl9 ao that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mallplece, or on the front If space rmlts. 1. Artlcle Addl'88Slcl to: JOHN FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 3. 8efvloe Type II lllllll llll 111111111111111111111111111111111 a MM:;.:~ Ollwly ~--:-::::-9:- 2. ~ ~ 59:-:0_974_0-:2::-3_1-:-3~1=-7_1_6_6...,..3_4,..,1,...5':"'4_9_ _- I 0 g::cion~ DIMiy mansrer'""" l8IVICe a- Collect a='="'tar on OellYery AllelrlCt9CI DIMry a0 8lgnalln 84gnlltw1I Conltn.iron"' ~ • . ' lal Cor6n.ilan 7 a1 7 ob b a aaa1 1 a 4 a e 9 2 a :r AlltrlOllld Dllwwy Aellrlaled Dllvery • PS Form 3811, July 2018 P8N '1SllCMIQ-<JOCMI053

Division of Code Enforcement ~itp of !!lober 15 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 7364217 INVOICE Date: April 5, 2019 Invoice#: 13-00000003-5 JOHN 'A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Tax Parcel#: ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Vacant Building Registration Fee $3000.00 TOTAL $3000.00 Please make all checks payable to City of Dover Payment must be received before May 6, 2019 <!Communitp <excellence tII:brougb <aualitp ~erbice

~itp of 1!lober January 22. 2019 Mr. John Forbes 5645 West Denneys Road Dover. DE 19904 Re: Appeal of 4•h Year Vacant Building Fee - 119 Spruance Road. Dover. DE Case #: 13-00000003 Dear Mr. Forbes: I am writing in regard to your correspondence appealing the vacant building tee charged for 119 Spruance Road. which was received by the City Clerk's Office on January 14, 2019. Enclosed please find a copy of Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article I- In General. Sec. 22-1 -Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals, of the Dover Code. which states that any appeal of the building inspector's decision must he made in writing within 30 days after the determination by the building inspector. Also enclosed is a copy of the letter that was sent to your home address on April 4. 2018 by Mr. Ron Coburn. Code Official, providing notification of the requirement to register the structure as a vacant building and to pay a registration fee. Although we can appreciate the unique challenges that you have experienced with this building, there is no provision in the Code to deviate from the 30-day deadline for submitting an appeal of the vacant building tee and. for this reason, the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals is unable to hear your appeal. The $3.000.00 vacant building registration fee remains in effect. As requested, we have also enclosed Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article X- Rental Dwellings as well as the City Policy regarding waivers of the rental license requirement. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Department of Planning and Inspections at (302) 736-7010. Sincere! • /Aoci A . ~ c}>~ Traci A. McDowell, MMC City Clerk Enclosures TAM/al ' ~PPl·AI S ~<II• I I• SPRL'Al';<'f ROAD-VACANT Rtrll. OING fORAf~-01-l"-~OIO V1<ont Auilding "rP<al - f.•ccedt lll cloy llndh.,. ..-pd cc: Nichola., Rodriguc1_ City Solicitor William l'cppcr. Dcpul)· City Solicitor Donna Mih:hell. Cily Manager David llugg. Director of Planning 11nd Community Development Tim I oraila. Code Official Ron <'ohum. Code omciol Trisha Mumcy. llillinj!l'Collcctions Supcrvi:1or I leather Mounts. llilliniVColk"Ctions Supervisor P.O. Box 475 oO> Dover, Delaware'°' 19903 Q!:ommunitv Qexrellenre mJJrounb ~unlit~ 9erllirr

Division of Code Enforcement <lCttp of !!lob er 15 Loockermao Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 April 4, 2018 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Annual Vacant Building Registration 4th Year Fee Due $3000.00 Case Nwnber: 13-00000003 Dear Mr. Forbes: This property was re9istered as a vacant building within the City of Dover. Annual registrations and fees are required each year the dwelling remains vacant. Please complete the enclosed registration form and return with payment amount as indicated above by May 04, 2018. Failure to pay registration fees will result in the fee being placed on the next tax billing. Mail registration form and required payment to: City of Dover Planning and Conununity Development Department 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DI': 19901 If the property is no longer vacant or meets the requirements for exemption of payment as identified in the enclosed brochure, please complete the registration form with the updated information and return to this office. You have the right to appeal to the construction and property maintenance code board of appeals. Such appeal must be filed, in writing, within 30 days. I can be reached by phone at 302-736-7011 or email at rcobur n@ do ver . de . us , should you have any questions or concerns. J<;:ilit~ Ron Coburn Code Enforcement Officer Attachments file

1/22/2019 Dover, DE Code of Ordinances ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Sec. 22-1. - Construction and property maintenance code board of appeals. (a) Established; composition; appointment. There shall be a committee to be referred to as the "construction and property maintenance code board of appeals," consisting of five members. The council president shall appoint three elected city officials and the mayor shall appoint one city resident generally selected as a representative of homeowners and one representative of the local real estate Industry association. Members shall serve one- year terms unless sooner removed. All appointments are subject to confirmation by the city council at its second regular meeting in May. The construction and property maintenance code board of appeals shall elect one of its members as chairperson. (b) Appeals. Whenever any person is aggrieved by a declslon of the building inspector with respect to the provision of this chapter, it Is the right of that person to appeal to the construction and property maintenance c:ode board of appeals. Such appeal must be filed, in writing, within 30 days after the determination by the building inspector. (c) Notice; hearing. Upon receipt of such an appeal, the construction and property maintenance code board of appeals shall set a time and place in not less than ten, nor more than 30 days for the purpose of hearing the appeal. Notice of the time and place of the hearing of the appeal shall be given to all parties, at which time they may appear and be heard. The determination by the construction and property maintenance code board of appeals shall be final in all cases. (Code 1981, § 5-3; Ord. of 4-25-1994; Ord. No. 2016-19. 8-22-2016) Sec. 22-2. - Housing authority created; purpose. Created; purpose. There shall be a housing authority as provided in 31 Del. C. (Ord. of4-10-2006(1)) Secs. 22-3-22-30. - Reserved. ARTICLE X. - RENTAL DWELLINGS DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY Sec. 22-331. - Purpose; applicability; definitions; compliance. {a) Purpose. The purpose and Intent of this article Is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of dwellings operated for lease to the public. The health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the dwellings are of the utmost importance to the city, as is the general community character in which these dwelllng units are located. {b) Applicability. The provisions of this article shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to rental dwellings. Where, in this article, different sections of this Code may specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. (c) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used In this article, shall have the meanings 1/6

1/22/2019 Dover, DE Code of Ordinances ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) Criminal activity is defined as any crime classified by applicable law as a (a) felony, (b) Class A misdemeanor, or (c) any of the following offenses: any drug offense defined by Title 16 of the Delaware Code, and the following misdemeanors In addition to any Class A misdemeanor, as defined by Title 11 of the Delaware Code:§ 601-0ffensive touching,§ 602-Menacing, § 628-Vehicular assault 3, § 763- Sexual harassment,§ 764-lndecent exposure,§ 811-Criminal mischief,§ 812-Graffltl, § 820- Trespassing, § 821 /2/3-Crlmlnal trespassing, § 11 OS-Crime against a vulnerable adult, § 1106- Unlawfully dealing with a child, § 1301-Dlsorderly conduct, § 1313-Malicious interference with emergency communications,§ 1315-Public intoxication, § 1321-Loitering, § 1322-Criminal nuisance,§ 1323-0bstructing of public passage, § 1341-Lewdness, § 1342-Prostitutlon, § 1343-Patronlzlng a prostitute, § 1445-Unlawfully dealing with a dangerous weapon,§ 1446-Unlawfully dealing with a switchblade knife. (2) Dwelllng unit means a single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. (3) Multiple-family dwellings means dwelling units operated as a group, and located In the same building. This shall include apartments, roominghouses, condominium dwelling units, and accessory apartments located within structures principally used for owner occupancy. .(4) Rental dwelling means a dwelling unit that is leased for occupancy to a person or persons in exchange for monetary payment or provision of goods or services to the owner of the dwelling unit. (SJ Single-family dwellings means dwelling units operated singly, and separated from other units. In general, this definition shall apply to single-family detached dwellings; mobile homes and manufactured homes; and attached units, including duplexes and townhouses. (d) Compliance required. No person shall operate, occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling which Is not in compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code adopted in section 22-221 and all other applicable codes. (Code 1981, § 10-86; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013; Ord. No. 2016-16, 8-8-2016) Sec. 22-332. - Inspection required. (a) The code enforcement office, In accordance with the procedures set forth In the International Property Maintenance Code adopted in section 22-221, shall inspect rental dwellings for compliance with the property maintenance code and all other applicable codes to ensure compliance. (b) Following an inspection. the code enforcement office shall issue a letter and/or report of any code violations and provide a timellne for compliance. There shall be no fee for the first followup Inspection. Each subsequent reinspection shall be subject to a fee as provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines. (Code 1981, § 10-87; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. of 4-14-2008; Ord. No. 2009-26, 12-14-2009; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013) Sec. 22-333. -Agent required. (a) Property manager. Any owner of a rental dwelling, residing outside of the county, shall be required to have a licensed property manager residing or having an office located In the county, or a family member or other designated Individual who does not manage any other rental real estate for a fee and who resides in the 2f6

1/22/2019 Dover, DE Code of Ordinances county acting as a property manager. The property manager, including family members and designated individuals, shall have charge, care and control of the rental dwelling, and shall provide access to the rental dwelling for inspection, upon request by the building inspector or city planner, within a reasonable time. (b) Corporate or partnership owners. Any corporation or partnership owning a rental dwelling shall have a designated member, partner, or employee having charge, care, and control of the rental dwelling. The designated member, partner or employee shall reside in or have an office located in the county, or shall be required to have a licensed property manager residing or having an office located In the county, or a family member or other designated indlvidual who does not manage any other rental real estate for a fee, and who resides in the county, acting as a property manager. The property manager, family members or other designated individuals shall have charge, care and control of the rental dwelling, and shall provide access to the rental dwelling for inspection, upon request by the building Inspector or city planner, within a reasonable time. (Code 1981, § 10-88; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. of 12-11-2000; Ord. of 4-14-2008; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013) Secs. 22-334-22-350. - Reserved . DIVISION 2. - PERMIT Sec. 22-351. - Generally. (a) Single-family dwellings. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any single-family rental dwelling without obtaining a permit from the licensing division of the department of planning and Inspections In order to determine compliance with the appropriate provisions of this article. The permit shall expire annually on January 31 . The fee for the annual permit shall be as provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines. The permit fee for rental dwelling permits Issued after January 31st will be prorated from the date the permit is Issued until the next January 31st. (b) Multiple-family dwellings. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any multiple dwelling without first obtaining an annual permit therefor from the licensing division of the department of planning and inspections In order to determine compliance with the appropriate provisions of this article. The permit shall expire annually on January 31, and the fee for the annual permit shall be as provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines. The permit fee for rental dwell Ing permits issued after January 31st will be prorated from the date the permit Is Issued until the next January 31st. (c) Late payment penalty. In the event that the permit fee set forth herein is not paid on the date due, then the permittee shall Incur a penalty fee as provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines until the same is paid. (d) Reinstatement fee. An owner whose permit has been suspended In accordance with section 22-352 shall pay a reinstatement fee as provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines. (e) Lien. In the event that the property owner falls to pay said fees within 30 days from the date a notice thereof is mailed to the owner, then such fees shall be entered in the munlcipa.l lien docket as a lien owing the city; and the same may be turned over to the city solicitor for collection. (f) Utilities. The owner or occupant of any rental unit shall not be entitled to receive city utilities untll the permit fee required in this section Is paid in full and city personnel shall refuse to provide sewage, water and electricity to the property untll satisfactory proof Is furnished that such permit fee has been paid. (Code 1981, § 10-96; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013) 3/6

1122/2019 Dover, DE Code of Ordinances Sec. 22-352. - Suspension. (a) Grounds; duration. The building inspector shall suspend the permit issued or withhold the permit paid for, pursuant to this division, when: (1) The building inspector determines that any dwelling or the premises surrounding the dwelling fails to meet the requirements of this chapter or any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto; (2) The failure of the property owner or property manager to initiate and prosecute in good faith eviction proceedings following notification by the city that the terms of the safe communities lease addendum have been violated; or (3) The failure of the property owner or property manager to attend a safe communities seminar when required by section 22-371 (b). Suspension shall last until the violations have been corrected to the satisfaction of the building inspector, or the suspension shall have been reversed. (b) Notice of violations. Upon suspending any permit under this section or withhold Ing the permit paid for, the building inspector shall notify the owner of the violations of the applicable code and shall prescribe a period in which the violation shall be corrected. (c) Appeal. Any owner or operator of any dwelling, whose permit to operate the structure Is suspended by the bullding inspector pursuant to the procedures of this section, shall have the right to appeal and notice as provided in section 22-225. (d) Effect of appeal. Upon suspension of a permit, or withholding of a permit ordered by the building inspector and upon the permittee serving the city clerk with a notice of appeal pursuant to section 22-225. the permit suspension shall be stayed and an existing permit shall remain in force until the appeal is decided. (Code 1981, § 10-97; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. No. 2009-26, 12-14-2009; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013) Secs. 22-353-22-369. - Reserved. DIVISION 3. - SAFE COMMUNITIES Sec. 22-370. - Criminal activity. Tenants of rental dwellings, any member of the tenant's household, any guest or other person under the tenant's control shall not engage in criminal activity on or within 500 feet of the lot on which the rental dwelling resides. (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013) Sec. 22-371. - Safe communities seminar. (a) The City of Dover police department shall offer a safe communities seminar a minimum of two times each calendar year. The seminar shall be voluntary, except in the following circumstances: (1 l When a rental dwelling permit has been suspended in accordance with section 22·352. the property owner or manager shall attend the seminar prior to reinstatement of the suspended rental dwelling permit; or (2) When a rental dwelling has been the subject of response by the police department on three or more 416

1/2212019 Dover, DE Code of Ordinances occasions within a six month period, due to occasions where the tenant, any member of the tenant's family, or any guest or other person under the tenant's control have engaged in criminal activity, the property owner or managers shall attend the seminar. (b) Upon notification by the chief of police that the safe communities seminar is required in accordance with subsection (2) above, the department of planning and inspections shall notify the property owner and/or property manager that he is required to attend the next scheduled safe communities seminar. Such notice shall be sent by U.S. Mall, evidenced by Certificate of Malling to the property owner and property manager If a property manager Is on record with the department of planning and inspections. (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013) Sec. 22-372. - Safe communities lease addendum. (a) All residential leases shall include a safe communities lease addendum, signed by the property owner and tenant, in the following form: In addition to all other terms of the lease, landlord and tenant agree as follows: (1) The tenant, any member of the tenant's household, any guest or any other person under the tenant's control on or within 500 feet of the leased premises: i. Shall not engage in criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, on or within 500 feet of the leased premises. "Drug-related criminal activity" means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use, or possession of any illegal or controlled substance defined by 16 Del. C. Ch. 47. ii. Shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate criminal activity. iii. Shall not permit the dwelling unit to be used for or to facilitate any criminal activity. (2) Any activity prohibited by the safe communities lease addendum shall constitute a substantial violation of the lease, material noncompliance with the lease, and grounds for termination of tenancy and eviction. (b) The department of planning and Inspections shall provide the safe communities lease addendum. (c) An executed copy of the safe communities lease addendum shall be required for all rental dwellings In the City of Dover prior to establishment of a utility account for the premises. (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013) Sec. 22-373. - Eviction required. (a) If the tenant, any member of the tenant's household, any guest or other person under tenant's control engages in criminal activity as defined by section 22-33 1(c)(1) and Chapter 22, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Dover Code on three or more occasions within a 12-month period, the chief of police shall notify the department of planning and Inspections to Initiate the safe communities lease termination notice procedure directing the property owner or property manager to terminate the tenancy In accordance with subsection (b). (b) Upon notification by the chief of police that termination of tenancy is required in accordance with subsection (a), the department of planning and inspections shall notify the property owner and property manager that they have 30 days to initiate the eviction or otherwise terminate the tenancy. Such notice shall be sent by U.S. Mail, evidenced by Certificate of Mailing, to the property owner and property manager If a property manager Is on record with the department of planning and Inspections. (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013) 516

Dover, DE Code of Ordinances 1/22/2019 Secs. 22-374-22-380. - Reserved . 616 - -·- - - - - - - - - - -- --

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: MAREITA PURNELL JUDY ROCKEY KRISTEN JESTER TIMTARAILA FROM: MARK NOWAK SUBJECT: WAIVE RENTAL LICENSE REQUIREMENT POLICY DATE: 6/25/2010 CC: SCOIT KOENIG An owner of a rental property is not required to obtain a rental license if the person living in the dwelling is not paying a fee to the owner in return for being able to live at the residence (this includes utilities). They must also meet one of the requirements below. 1. Resident is the owners parents or grandparents 2. Resident is the owners sibling including spouse 3. Resident is the owners children or grandchildren including spouse H the above requirements are not met then the owner must obtain a City of Dover rental license.

PRBPAAED 1/15/19, 7: 54: 21 c.\56 HISTORY REPORT PROGRAM CE200L CASE NUMBER lJ-00000001 CITY OF DOVER CASE TYPE MTB ESTABLISHED STATUS STATUS DATE Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPECTOR TENANT NAME TENANT NBR VACANT HOUSE ORDINANCE 1/02/13 ACTIVE l/02/13 ED- 05- 068. U - 03- 600. 000- 000 119 SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN OOVER DE 199014051 Name/addreee: FORBES,JOHN A JR 5645 W DBNNEYS RO DOVER, OE 19904 Telephone: Fax: £Hail: 4/04/18 ASSESS FEES COMPLETED 4/04/18 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 4./04/18 RENEWAL 4TH YEAR ISSUED 4/04/19 ReBpond to: Mr. Forbes Da.te: 5/04/18 Send to r OWNER Mail tracking Name/addreee: "' FORBES JR, JOHN A 5645 W DENNBYS RO DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EM.ail: 5/04/18 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 6/04 /18 RON COBURN 7/04/19 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 12/04/18 RON COBURN 12/04/19 'I'RANSFE'R TO MR COMPLETED 12/04/18 NARRATIVE1 0/00/00 1/04/19 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED l/04/19 RON COBURN 2/04/l"J INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL SCHEDULED RON COBURN VBO INTERIOR INSPECTION PENDING VBO INTERIOR CITATION PENDING SEND TO COLLECTION PENDING FLAG BLBCTRIC PENDING INSPECTION - TIHRD PBNDING CLOSED CASE PENDING TOTAL TIME1 FINES t DESCRIPTION CHARGE PAID BILLED LIEN AMT LI VACANT BUILDING lST YEAR 250. 00 250 . 00 . 00 VACANT BUILDING 2ND YEAR 500. 00 soo. 00 .oo VACANT BUILDING 3RD YEAR 1500. 00 1500. 00 . 00 VACANT BUILDING 4nl YEAR 3000. 00 3000 . 00 . 00

PREPARED 1/15/19 1 7:54 :23 CASE HISTORY REPORT PAGE PROGRAM CE200L CA.BB NUMBER 13-00000003 CITY OF OOVER CASE TYP6 DATE ESTABLISHED STATUS STATUS DA.TR Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPBCTOR VACANT HOUS8 ORDINANCE 1/03/13 ACTIVE 1/02/13 ED- 05- 068. 14- 03 - 600. 000- 000 11 ~ SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN DOVER DE 199014051 Name/ addreee: FORB6S, JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD OOVER, DE 19904 Telephone1 Fax, EMails 5/04/14 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 8/04/14 RON COBURN 9/04/14 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 9/04/14 RON COBURN 9/04/14 TRANSFER TO MR COMPLETED 9/04/14 NARRATIVB1 0/00/00 10}04/14 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 11/04/14 RON COBURN 12/04/14 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 2/18/15 RON COBURN 2/18/15 RBGISTRATION 2NO YRA.R COMPLETED 2/18/15 NARRATIV&: 0/00/00 2/19/15 ASS&SS FEES COMPLETED 2/18/15 NARRATIVE1 0/00/00 2/18/15 INVOICE ISSUED 2/18/15 Reapond to: Mr. Forbea Date1 3/20/15 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking No Name/addreee: f'ORBBS, JOHN A JR 5645 W DENHEYS RD OOVBR, DE iggo4 Telephone: Fax1 EM&il' 2/18/15 RENEWAL 2ND YEAR ISSUED 2/18/15 Respond to= Mr. Forbes oatei J/20/15 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking #• Na.me/address: FORBES, JOKN A JR 56<45 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, D£ 1g904 Telephone: Fax: EM&ilo 3/20/15 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 4/22/15 RON COBURN 4/22/15 TRANSFER TO MR COMPLETED 4/22/15 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 S/04/15 INSPECTION ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 5/04/15 RON COBURN 6}04./15 INSPECTION ADDITIONAL COMPLBTED 11/06/15 RON COBURN 12/04/15 INSPECTION ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 12/04/15 RON COBURN 1/04./16 INSPECTION ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 1/04/16 RON COBURN 2/04/16 INSPBCTION ADDITIONAL OOMPLKTED 2/04/16 RON COBURN

PREPARED l/15/19, '7:54:23 CASB HISTORY REPORT PROGRAM CE200L CASE NUMBER 13- 00000003 CITY OF DOVER CASE TYPE DA.TE ESTABLISHED STATUS STATUS DATE Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPECTOR TENANT NAME TENA.NT NBR VACANT HOUSE ORDINANCE l/02/13 ACTIVE 1/02/13 ED-05-068 .14-03-600, 000-000 119 SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN OOVER DE 199014051 HISTORY: SCHEDULED ACTION STATUS RESULTED INSPECI'OR TIME 2/04/16 REGISTRATION 3RD YEAR COMPLETED 2/04/16 NAARATIVE: 0/00/00 2/04/16 ASSBSS FEBS COMPLETED 2/04/16 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 2/04/16 INVOICE ISSUED 2/04/16 Respond to: Send to: Mail tracking Name/address: ., Mr. Forbes OWNER FORBES I JOHN A JR Date: J/04./16 564 5 W DENNBYS RD DOVER, DB 19904 Telephone: Fax1 EMail: 2/04/16 RENEWAL 3RD YEAR ISSUED 2/04/16 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date. 3/04/16 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking Name/address: •• FORBES JOHN A. JR I 5645 W DBNNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax1 EMail, 3/04/16 INSPECTION - 1\DDITIONAL COMPLETED 4/04/16 RON COBURN 4/04/16 TRANSFER TO MR COMPLETED 4/04/16 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 5/04/16 INSPECTION ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 5/04/16 RON COBURN 6/04/16 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 8/04/16 RON COBURN 9/04/16 INSPECTION ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 10/04/16 RON COBURN 11/04/16 INSPECTION ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 11/04/16 RON COBURN 12/04/16 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 10/04/17 RON COBURN 11/04/17 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 12/04/17 RON COBURN 1/04/18 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 4/04/18 RON COBURN 4/04/18 REGISTRATION 4TH YEAR COMPLETED 4/04/18 NARRATIVE: 4/04/18 4/04/18 INVOICE ISSUED 4/04/18 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date' 5/04/18 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking It:

PREPARED 1/15/19, 7: 54 ,,:) CASE HISTORY REPORT PA.GE PROGRAM CB200L CASE NUMBER 13-00000003 CITY OF DOVER CASE TYPE DA.TE ESTABLISHED STATUS STA.TUB DATE Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPECTOR TENANT Nl\ME TENANT NBR VACANT HOUSE ORDINANCE 1/02/13 ACTIVE 1/02/13 ED- 05-068 .14-01-600, 000- 000 119 SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN DOVER DE 199014.051 CASE DA.TA: REGISTERED BY - OWNER/CITY' City FEE PAID - YES / NO ELECTRIC SERVICE - YES/NO ye• ownera name BOARDED/SECURED - YES / NO yes NARRATIVE: February 6, 2013 2148128 PM rlc . 2/06/13 CNner contacted Dept. Director and requested the fee be 2/06/13 waived for the time being. Director agreed to alllow aix 2/06/13 months before fees are required. Will revisit the caae in 2/06/13 August, 2/06/13 December 4, 2015 11: 55: 02 AM rlc. 12/04/15 Dwelling is vacant, secured, active electric, 12/04/15 August 4., 2016 12: 34: 07 PM rlc, 8/04/16 Dwelling is vacant, secured with active electric service, 8/04/16 october 4, 2017 l 1 14: 42 PM rlc. 10/04/17 Dvelling is vacant, appearl!I l!lecured .,,!th active electric. 10/04./11 December 4, 2017 11: 28: 56 AM rlc. 12/04/17 ~lling is vacant, appears secured with active electric. 12/04/17 April 4, 2018 3117:52 PM rlc. 4/04/lB Dwelling appears vacant and secured, active electric. Notice 4/04/18 sent for graffiti on the shed. Left a card on the door, 4/04/18 spoke with a neighbor across the street who informed me that 4/04/18 no one has ever lived there since Mr. Forbes bought the 4/04/18 property, the aeptic system was condemned. 4/04/18 June 4, 2018 1:27:56 PH rlc. 6/04/18 Dwelling is vacant, appears secured with active electric, 6/04/18 Mr. Forbes flas indicated he is going to appeal the vacant 6/04/18 building registration and fee. 6/04/18 December 4, 2018 11115105 AM rlc. 12/04/18 Dwelling; is vacant, appears aecured with active electric. 12/04/18 NOTICE NAMES: FORBES JR, JOHN A OWNER HISTORY: SCHEDULED ACTION STATUS RESULTED INSPECTOR TIME 1/02/13 INSPECTION FIRST COMPLETED 1/02/13 RON COBURN 1/02/13 NOTIFICATION FOR VACANT BLOG ISSUED 1/02/13 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 2/01/13 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking H' Name/ address: FORBES, JOHN A. JR 5645 W DENNEY'S RD DOVER, DE 19904.

PREPARED 1/15/19, 7:54 ; 23 CASE HISTORY REPORT PAGE PROGRAM CE200L CASE NUMBER 13- 00000003 CITY or OOVER CASE TYPE DATE ESTABLISHED STA11JS STATUS DATE Tax Map Number ADDRESS INSPECTOR TENANT NAME TENANT NBR VACA.NT tlOUSE ORDINANCE 1/02/13 ACTIVE 1/02/13 ED-OS- 068 .14- 03- 600, 000- 000 119 SPRUANCE RD RON COBURN DOVER DE 199014051 Telephone 1 Fax: EMai 1: 2/01/13 INSPECTION - SECOND COMPLETED 2/04/13 RON COBURN 2/04/13 REGISTRATION lST YEAR COMPLBTEO 2/04/13 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 2/04/13 ASSESS FliES COMPLETED 2/04/13 NARRATIVE: 0/00/00 2/04/13 INVOICE ISSUED 2/04/13 Respond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 3/06(13 send to: OWNER Mail tracking Name/addrees: *' FORBES, JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 2/04/13 NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION ISSUED 2/04/13 Reepond to: Mr. Forbes Date: 3/06/13 Send to: OWNER Hail tracking ff: Name/addrese: FORBE:S,JOHN A. JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: J/06/1.1 INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL COMPLETED 4/07 (14 RON COBURN 4/07/14 NOTIFICATION FOR VA.Cl\NT BLDG ISSUED 4/07/14 Respond to: Mr, Forbes oat'e: 5/07/14 Send to: OWNER Mail tracking j, Name/ address: FORBES, JOHN A JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER, DE 19904 Telephone: Fax: EMail: 4/07/14 INVOICE ISSUED 4/07/14 Respond to: Mr . Forbes Date: 5/07/14 send to: OWNER Mail tracking It:

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: MARETIA PURNELL JUDY ROCKEY KRISTEN JE!'l"TER TIM T ARAU.A PROM: MARKNO\VAK SUBJBCI': WAIVE RENTAL LICENSE REQUIREMENT POLICY DATE: 6/25/2010 CC: SCOTI KOENIG An owner of a rental property is not n:quircd to obtain a rental liccn1e if the pcnon living in the dw11ifl8 is nor paying a fee to the owner in return for being able to live at the raidence (this includa utilities). They llWlt allo meet one of the tequircmen11 below. 1. Resident is the ownen parents or gmndparenta 2. Retidmt is the ownen sibling including spouse 3. Resident is the owners children or grandchildren including 1pouse If the above requimnmll are not met then the owner must obtain a City of Dover rental lic:cnac.

JN' 1 4 lOf\ City Hall 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19903 Attn: City Clerk, I am writing to appeal the 41h year Vacant building fine of $3000.00 Case NBR 13 00000003 concerning my house located at 119 Spruance Rd, Dover De. 19901. My customer number is . My house has not been vacant for this specified amount of time, as of this date it has been vacant for less than nine months. Mr. Roman Pfeffer lived in my house until Aprll 25, 2018 at which time he left to have major spine surgery. I do not have a City of Dover rental permit for this location. Mr. Pfeffer, a long time close friend, lived in my house rent free. Mr. Pfeffer was to return to live at 119 Spruance following his extensive rehab for his surgery but was not allowed to do so as Mr. Ron Coburn informed me that only an immediate family member would be allowed to reside in my house without a city rental permit. This has caused a hardship on Mr. Pfeffer as well. I would like verification of the City of Dover Code stating that no one except an immediate family member is permitted to reside in a home rent free in the City of Dover without a rental permit. This house is not in a state of neglect or disrepair. The exterior of my house is kept in good condition and not a blight on the neighborhood. Over the past couple of years, I have replaced the roof and gutters. The lawn is well maintained, and the property is kept clear of trash and debris. The utilities are kept current. I have been trying to do some minor internal cosmetic improvements, such as, painting, new carpet & flooring, etc. but it is a slow process as I am disabled due to four major shoulder surgeries in the last two years. I am trying very hard to have this house ready for a rental inspection prior to the April 25, 2019 date in which would be a one-year vacancy for this property. I look forward to your response. Thank you for your time, John Forbes 5645 W Denneys Rd Dover, DE 19904 H (302) 678-0676 c (302) 270-0490

Coburn, Ron From: Coburn, Ron Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 8:02 AM To: 'govlmod@aol.com' Subject: RE: 119 Spruance Rd Good morning John, Please submit a written appeal to the City Clerk's office. They will then schedule a hearing with the Construction and Property Maintenance Board of Appeals. Thank you for clearing up the septic system, once again this was something I had heard. You would still need to obtain a rental dwelling license if you friend is residing there, and an inspection would need to be done. Please advise if there is any additional information you require . Ronald L Coburn Jr City of Dover Code Enforcement 302. 736. 7010 rcoburn@doverde.us From: govlmod@aof.com <govlmod@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2018 11:42 AM To: Coburn, Ron <rcoburn@DOVER.DE.US> Subject: Re: 119 Spruance Rd I will do so, please let me know what the process is to appeal it. The septic system has not failed. I and my friend have used it for the last several years and it has never failed, never overflowed, and never been pumped out. ff it were to ever overflow it would certainly be caused by the constant flooding issue from the rainwater runoff from the street that the city has failed to address after several requests from me to remedy this flooding situation. At this time my friend is stiff in the hospital/rehabilitation from his extensive back surgery and has not moved back into the property. Thank you for your help with the appeal. John Forbes 5645 W Denney's Rd Dover, DE 19904 Thanks John NRA Benefactor member -----Original Message----- From: Coburn, Ron <RCoburn@dover.de.us> To: gov1mod <gov1mod@aol .com> Sent: Sat, Jun 2, 2018 10:53 am Subject: FW: 119 Spruance Rd Mr. Forbes,

I have not heard back from you. If you want to appeal the vacant building fees you must provide a written appeal to the City Clerks office. Ho11,1lci L Coburn Jr City of [)over Cocir Enforcerncnt ·W / l .H1 701() rcob urn @dove r.de.us From: Coburn, Ron Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 4:17 PM To: 'govlmod@aol.com' <govlmod@aol.com> Subject: RE: 119 Spruance Rd Mr. Forbes, A rental licenses would be required if anyone other than an immediate family member resides at the property. As we had spoken before I would ask to do an interior inspection as it is my understanding the septic system has failed and the dwelling is not connected to City sewer. I will follow up this week on the graffiti and close out that case. llon;1ld l Coburn Jr City of Oove r Code l nforcernent ~02 Jlf, 7010 rcoburn@dover.de .us From: govlmod@ao l.com <govlmod@ aol.com > Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2018 11:51 AM To: Coburn, Ron <rcoburn@DOVER.DE.US> Subject: 119 Spruance Rd Mr. Ron Coburn I am contacting you in response to the vacant building ordnance case #13-00000003 concerning 119 Spruance Rd, Dover DE. 19901. The property at 119 Spruance is not a vacant house. Mr. Roman Pfeffer moved back into the property on November 5 2017. He was not at home during daytime business hours nor when you or your agent visited the property on April 4 2018. He remained at this property until he had to have scheduled back surgery. He is currently at the University of Maryland hospital at 22 Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201 following intensive back surgery. He will be at this hospital and subsequent rehabilitation for 6-8 weeks. After he is released he will once again be residing at 119 Spruance Rd. If you need to speak to him I can arrange for a telephone call prior to his release from the hospital or a meeting after he has returned to 119 Spruance. I had previously told the neighbor that you spoke to on Spruance that I could not rent the property to him for his daughter as I did not have a City of Dover rental license. Because of this statement when you spoke to him he implied to you that there was no one living at 119 Spruance. He made this statement because he was concerned I would be cited for renting the house without a license of which I am not. Mr. Pfeffer does not pay rent, he is a friend . 2

I have endured three major shoulder surgeries in the last two years and am on a fixed disability income. Because of the lengthy recovery period from these surgeries and the limited income I receive is the reason for the extended time I have taken to complete the work needed at this property in which to get it ready for sale. It will be completed this calendar year. If this is not sufficient please contact me and tell me how to appeal this fine. Also, case #18-00000995 concerning the shed that had graffiti painted on it. The shed was repainted two weeks ago. That issue should be resolved. John Forbes 5645 W Denneys Rd Dover, DE 19904 Email address Gov1 mod@aol.com Telephone 302 270 0490 3

Division of Code Enforcement QCttp of !lBober 15 E. Loockerman St. Phone: (302) 736-4457 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 Ci of Dover Vacant Build in Amount Due: $3000.00 Amount Paid: Date Due: 05/04/2018 Case # 13-00000003 Date Re ·stered: Vacant Since: 07/19/2010 Tax Parcel # ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 Property Address: 119 Spruance Road Dover DE 19901 Current Pro Owner: John A Forbes Jr Address: 5645 W Denneys Road Dover DE 19904 Phone: Cellular: E-Mail: uired for an owner residin outside of Kent County Delaware Responsible Person/Agent: Address: Phone: Cellular: E-Mail: Insurance on Building: Y D I N D If Yes: Name of Insurance Company: Exempt from Registration Fee: Y D IN D Explanation of Exemption if granted: - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - -- - - NOTE: No Exemption if Registered by City of Dover Staff ••••Ifbuilding is for sale or lease-Listed Selling Price: _ _ __ _ _ __ ••••Attach a copy of the Realtors Listing Sheet (REQUIRED) Owner Signature:_ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _Date: _ __ _ _ _ __ _ Fees as follows: Buildinp vacant one )UT or less; S37S.OO Buildiop YD nl for rnon: thru1 one year IM IL'SS thnn t,,.,,yeors; S750.00 Buildings ~uci1n1 for more lllllll IWO years but less ll11m lhn.'C year.;· $1 ,500.00 Buildinp . cant for man: thn11 th n:e ycnr.; bul lcs!: Limn fh )Ql'S: ' SJ.000.00 Buildinp vacnm for nvc).::JJS or long . SS.000.00 REVISED 07/09f2014 QCommunitp Qexcellence 'atbrougb annhtp ~erbtce

Division of Code Enforcement qcitp of !!loner Phone: (302) 736-7011 15 Loockcrman Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover, DE 19901 April 4, 2018 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE : Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Annual Vacant Building Registration 4th Year Fee Due $3000.00 Case Number: 13-00000003 Dear Mr. Forbes: This property was registered as a vacant building within the City of Dover. Annual registrations and fees are required each year the dwelling remains vacant. Please complete the enclosed registration form and return with payment amount as indicated above by May 04, 2018. Failure to pay registration fees will result in the fee being placed on the next tax billing. Mail registration form and required payment to: City of Dover Planning and Community Development Department 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 If the property is no longer vacant or meets the requirements for exemption of payment as identified in the enclosed brochure, please complete the registration form with the updated information and return to this office. You have the right to appeal to the construction and property maintenance code board of appeals. Such appeal must be filed, in writing, within 30 days. I can be reached by phone at 302-736-7011 or email at rcoburn@dover.de.us, should you have any questions or concerns. p;:fuE_,~~ Ron Coburn Code Enforcement Officer Attachments file QCommunttp Qfxcellenre 1EIJrougfJ <launlitp ~erbtce

SEND[tl C O M l'l.I: Tio 71 /J' , •,/;t 11< >ri • Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach thla card to the back of the mallplece, or on the front If space permlts. t. Article Addressed to: JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 lllllllll llll 111111111111111111111111111111111 : PS Form 3811, .My 2015 PIN 7630-02-000-9003

Division of Code Enforcement QCitp of 1!\ober 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 1990 I Fax: (302) 736-4217 I VOICE Date: April 4, 2018 Invoice#: 13-00000003-4 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Tax Parcel#: ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Vacant Building Registration Fee $3000.00 TOTAL $3000.00 Please make all checks payable to City of Dover Payment must be received before May 4, 2018 <!Comnmnltp Qfxcellence mbrougb <!aunlitp ~etbice

Division of Code Enforcement Qtitp of iJBober 15 E. Loockcrman St. Phone: (302) 736-4457 Dover, OE 1990 I Fax: (302) 736-4217 of Dover Vacant Buildin Amount Due: $1500.00 Amount Paid: Date Due: 03/04/16 Case # 13-00000003 Date Registered: Vacant Since: Tax Parcel # ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 Property Address: 119 Spruance Road Dover DE 19901 Current Property Owner: John A Forbes Jr Address: 5645 W Denneys Road Dover DE 19904 Phone: Cellular: E-Mail: **Local a uired for any owner residin outside of Kent Coun Delaware Responsible Person/Agent: Address: Phone: Cellular: E-Mail: Insurance on Building: Y D I N D If Yes: Name of Insurance Company: Exempt from Registration Fee: Y D IN D Explanation of Exemption if granted: - - - - - - -- - - -- -- - - -- - -- - -- NOTE: No Exemption if Registered by City of Dover Staff ....If building is for sale or lease-Listed Selling Price: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ****Attach a copy of the Realtors Listing Sheet (REQUIRED) Owner Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Date: - - -- - - - -- - Fees as follows: Building.~ vacant one year or less; $375.00 Buildings vacant for more than one year but less than two years; $750.00 Building.~ vacant for more than two years but less than three years; $1,500.00 Building.~ vacant for more than three years but Jes.~ than five years; $3,000.00 Buildings vacant for five years or longer; $5,000.00 REVISED 07/09/2014 QJ:o1mmmltp Qfxrcllcnrc 'arhroun~ Clattilh1'.' ~rr\Jlrc ·

Division of Code Enforcement Qtitp of t!lober 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 1990 I Fax: (302) 736-4217 February 4, 2016 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Annual Vacant Building Registration 3rd Year Fee Due $1500.00 Case Number: 13-00000003 Dear Mr. Forbes : This property was registered as a vacant building within the City of Dover. Annual registrations and fees are required each year the dwelling remains vacant. Please complete the enclosed registratio~ form and return with payment amount as indicated above by March 04, 2016. Failure to pay registration fees will result in the fee being placed on the next tax billing. Mail registration form and required payment to: City of Dover Planning and Community Development Department 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 If the property is no longer vacant, or meets the requirements for exemption of payment as identified in the enclosed brochure, please complete the registration form with the updated information and return to this office. I can be reached by phone at 302-736-7011 or email at rcoburn @dover.de.us, should you have any questions or concerns. ~ely, . Ron ~£~ Code Enforcement Officer Attachments File <!Coumnmit>.' <?Excellence \!tbrouub ~unlltp ~rruirr

Division of Code Enforcement QCitp of 11Bober 15 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 INVOICE Date: February 4, 2016 Invoice #: 13-00000003 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Tax Parcel#: ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Vacant Building Registration Fee $1500.00 For delivery 1nto1mnllon, visit our wcusne 111 •vtVlY.usps.com . m k,.-,~,..;:.;;,,,--:.---'=--~..----'-.,....,..o:_.,...---'-~~-==-----' l'- ui ..ll ~s-=-.co=~"'l":'-=::-:-:--:--.=''--==-:'.:-=:=-:,.,-l l>O.f,//dd,.. .. U") CJ Mol- ORollm Rocolpl(_, Cl 0c.tlllod CJ 0Adull $lgno1ln Reqlftd s _ ___,, · ~~~-Y-: ~ • - ---.ll- ' - -- - 0"'""' Slatio'--od~· - ~ Po1B99 ..ll CJ JOHN FORBES J R ~ 5645 W DENNEYS RD Cl DOVER DE 19904 I'- c ·---·- te, __ - c: TOTAL $1500.00 Please make all checks payable to City of Dover Payment must be received by March 4, 2016 QJ:onnnunitp Qfxcellence 'lEl)rounlJ <munlltp ~er\Jice

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'JUL 13 2015 To Whom It May Concern: The property at 119 Spruance Rd, Dover, DE. has not been a vacant property since December 2013. It has been occupied by my friend Mr. Roman Pfeffer. However, Mr. Peffer has a RV Motorhome and travels to Colorado each spring and returns each fall. It is properly maintained during his absence. This property is not a rental home, Mr. Peffer pays no rental fee nor is there any other cost for him to live at 119 Spruance Rd. If you review my electric bill charges you will see that they have approximately tripled during that time period from each fall thru each spring. Should you need to contact Mr. Peffer, he receives his maiJ at P.O. Box 564 Felton, DE 19943-0564. If you need to speak to Mr. Peffer via telephone I will arrwtge for him to call you. Should the situation change and I decide to rent this property I will purchase the appropriate rental license from the City of Dover. Howe\1er, it will be difficult for me to rent this property as the City has never responded to my request to remedy the flooding problem at 119 Spruance. Each time there is a hard driving rain all the water rushing down the street is funneled into the driveway flooding the front and side yard making it extremely difficult to enter the home. I have called the engineering department several times and only once received the response of that they would look into it. This problem was caused by the curbing being poured too low allowing the water to enter the driveway instead of passing by. This problem is amplified by the lack of storm drains on this portion of the street. John Forbes 5645 W Denneys Rd Dover, DE 19904

C!Citp of 1!lober Department of Phone: (302) 736-7010 Planning & lnspcclions Fax: (302) 736-4217 City of Dover Vacant Building Registration Amount Due: $ 500.00 Amount Paid: - - - - - -- - Date Due: _0_4_ 12_2_/1_5_ _ __ Case# 13-00000003 Date Registered: 02/04/13 Vacant Since: - 07/19/10 - - -- - - - - -Tax Parcel# ED-05-068.14-03-600.000 Property Address: 119 Spruance Road Dover DE 1990 I Current Property Owner: _J_o_h,;.;,n...:.A..:....:..F...::o.:..rb:....e_s_J_r_ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _______ Address: 5645 W Denneys Road Dover DE 19904 Phone: Cell: - -- - -- - -- - - Responsible Person/Agent: - - - - - - - -- - - - -- - - - -- - -- - - - Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _~ Phone: - -- - - - - - - - - Cell: - - - -- - -- - - - -- Local agent is required for any owner residing outside of Kent County Delaware Mail correspondence to: Owner/Agent (Please Circle) Insurance on Building: YIN (please circle) If Yes: Name of Insurance Company: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Exempt from Registration Fee: YIN (please circle) Explanation of Exemption if granted: - - - - - - -- - -- - - -- - - - - - - NOTE: No Exemption if Registered by City of Dover Staff • ***Ifbuilding is for sale or lease - Listed selling price - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- ••**Attach a copy of the Realtors Listing Sheet (REQUIRED) Owner Signature: - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - Date: - - - - - -- - Fees as follow: Building.• vacant one year or less; $250.00 Commercial greater lhan I 0,000 SF $500.00 Buildings vacant for more than one year but less lhan two years; $500.00 Commercial gl'caler lhan I 0,000 SF Sl,000.00 Buildings vacant for more than two years but less than five years; S 1,000.00 Commercial gl'cater lhan I0,000 SF $2,000.00 Buildings vacant for five years or longer; S2,000.00 Commercial greater than I 0,000 SI' $4,000.00 Staff Use Only: Staff Registered: YIN Staff Member: Owner Notified: YIN - - - - - - - -- Date Owner No ti lied: - - - - - - - REVISED 03/19/13 P. 0. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 QC0111m1111it>.' <hrcllrnrr 'OrlJronnlJ l!Ounlitp ~rruirr

Division of ~itp of tlBober Code Enforcement 15 Loockcrman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax : (302) 736-4217 February 18, 2015 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Annual Vacant Building Registration 2nd Year Fee Due $500.00 Case Number: 13-00000003 Dear Sir or Madam : This property was registered as a vacant building within the City of Dover. Annual registrations and fees are required each year the dwelling remains vacant. Please complete the enclosed registration form and return with payment amount as indicated above by April 22,2015. Failure to pay registration fees will result in the fee being placed on the next tax billing. Mail registration form and required payment to: City of Dover Planning and Corrununity Development Department 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 If the property is no longer vacant, or meets the requirements for exemption of payment as identified in the enclosed brochure, please complete the registration form with the updated information and return to this office. I can be reached by phone at 302-736-7011 or email at rcoburn@dover.de.us , should you have any questions or concerns. 72rely, Ro~~~LC~ Code Enforcement Officer Attachments File <lComnmnitp ~xcellence Wbrounb <ll}unlit!' ~eruicr

Division of Code Enforcement Qtitp of 1!\ober 15 Loockcrman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax : (302) 736-4217 INVOICE Date: February 18, 2015 Invoice #: 13-00000003 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Tax Parcel#: ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Vacant Building Second Year Registration Fee $500.00 . TOTAL $500.00 Please make all checks payable to City of Dover Payment must be received by April 22, 2015 QI:ommnnit!' Qfxccllence 'al:IJroualJ ~unlitp ~crbice

U.S. Postal Service ~ CERTIFIED MAIL:") RECEIPT Domestic Mm/ Only FF I E r'I CJ A.aim R4IC pt F"" g ~Ml ReqUiled) Rollllleled Dol!Yoty FM 1--~....-.--'-6dl-..-..-i CJ (E~I Roqulrad) ru i--~-+-~~--1 <0 TOlo.I Pot ... .-'I ::r 0 JOHN A ,...:i 5645 W DENNEYS ~ !~!,~ DOVER DE 19904 Ch).:51. SENDER : COMl'U: rt: 111/S SEC TION • Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete/) A Sig~ Item 4 If Restricted Delivery Is desired. ,_ • Print your name and address on tho reverse X" so th11t we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mallplece, or on the front If space permits. D. Is wery address cmr-rt from Item 1? 1. Article Addl9888d to: If YES, enter delivery addre8!I below: J OHN A FORBES J R 5 6 45 W DENNEYS RD DOV ER DE 1 9 9 04 3. Service 1YPe 1 '3- EJCcert1fjed Mall9 C Priority Mall Expreea"' d Registered C Return Receipt for Men:handlle C Insured Mall C Collect on Deltvery 4. Reltrtcted Dellwiy? j&f1a Fee) C Yes 2. Artlcla Number (Thlmfer~ . . . label) 7014 1820 0001 2213 3063 PS Fonn 3811, July 2013

<!ttp of l!lober Dcp11rtmcnt of Planning & Inspections City of Dover Vacant Building Registration Amount Due: $ 250.00 Amount Paid: _ _ _ _ _ __ Date Due: _0_4/_0_3/_1_4 _ _ __ Case # 13-0003 Date Registered: _0_2 /_0_4/_1_3_ __ Vacant Since : 07/19/10 Tax Parcel# ED-05-068.14-03-600.000 --------~ Property Address: I 19 Spruance Road Dover DE 1990 I Current Property Owner: _J_oh_ n_ A_ _ Fo_r_b_e_s_Jr_ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Address: 5645 W Denneys Road Dover DE I 9Q04 Phone: - - - -- - - - -- - Cell : - - - -- - -- - - - Responsible Pers n!Agcnt: - - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - -- - - - - Addre : ----------------------~ Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Cell: - -- -- - - - -- - - Local agent is required for any owner residing outside of Kent County Delaware Mail correspondence to: Owner/Agent (Please Circle) In uranc n 13uildin : I N (plea e circle) If Ye.: Name of In u c ompany: -~N_ \\~J '~~ "~)_W~'~~ ~~--------- Exempt from Regi . tra1ion Feef!} N (please circle) xp lanal ion of xempt ion if gra nted · _ __."'""""'>v __._ _......__+-----'=--'-'---...;;;;_;........_,.....-=._.__~_,,_ ....;;....:t_L_O NOTE: No Exemption if Registered by it <FD .... lfhuildinl! i ti r le r lease - i ted el ling ri e - - - - - - -- - - - - - - ••••Att~ch a copy oflh\ .Realtors Listing Sheet (REQUIRED) ~ v. ner 1gna1t1re: ~\j .c>= Date: '-1 /) 1 / I L( Fees as follow: Buildings vacant one year or less: $250 00 Commercial greater than 10,000 SF ssrMl no Ouildmgs vacant l\1r more than one year hut less than l\\O years. $500 00 Commercial greater than I0.()00 SF $1.000 00 Ouildings \'acanl for more than t\\o years hut less than live years: Sl.00000 Commercial greoter thon 10.000 SI ' $2.0!Ml 00 Buildings vacant for live years or longer: $2.<XJO 00 Commercial greoter than 10.000 SF S4.noo no Staff Use Only: Staff Registered : Y I N StatTMember: - - - - - - - - - Owner Notified: YIN Date Owner Notified: ------- Rl'VISl'D 03/IQ/1 3 P. 0. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 ([0111111n111t1> e=xcrllrncr tChronah ©1rnhtv ~rr\Jicr

Division of Code Enforcement QCitp of f!lober 15 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 1990 I Fax: (302) 736-4217 REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION April 7, 2014 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property Address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Tax Parcel #: ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 Case Number: 13-00000003 Dear Mr. Forbes: This letter is to inform you that your building has been found to be vacant as defined under Article 12, Chapter 22 of the Dover Code of Ordinances. In accordance with this ordinance, the Code Enforcement Officer has registered this building as vacant with the City of Dover. An annual registration fee shall be paid at the time of registration. Please read the enclosed leaflet for more information on fees and any exemptions that may apply with the fees. Total amount due at this time will be $250.00. The Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect any premises in the city for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with the provisions of this article. Upon request of the Code Enforcement Officer, an owner shall provide access to all interior portions of a vacant building in order to permit a complete inspection. IF THE REGISTRATION FEE IS NOT PAID BY May 07, 2014 IT WILL BE PLACED ON THE NEXT TAX BILLING. Please contact this office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at JJely, (302) 736-7011 with any questions or concerns regarding this letter. RON~~2Gb~ Code Enforcement Officer cc: File ([ommunit!' Qfxcellence 'QI:IJrongb <!f!unlit!' ~erbire

Division of Code Enforcement <!Cttp of 11Bober 15 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 INVOICE Date: April 7, 2014 Invoice#: 13-00000003 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Tax Parcel#: ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Vacant Building First Year Registration Fee $250.00 U.S. Postal Service ,,, CERTIFIED MAIL... RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) ~1rlctodO<iMl"ff Cl (Endorsom.11\Aequhod) 1 - - - - - - 1 rn ..D Total,. ru v JR t RD ~--· · TOTAL $250.00 Please make all checks payable to City of Dover Payment must be received by May 7, 2014 QCommundp Qexcellence ~brottgb <aualitp ~erbice

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QCitp of t!lober Derartment of Phone : (302) 736-7010 Planning & Inspections Fax: (302) 736-4217 City of Dover Vacant Building Registration Amount Due: $ 250.00 Amount Paid: - - - - - - - - Date Due: _0_4_/0_3_/1_4_ _ __ Case # 13-0003 Date Registered : 02/04/13 Vacant Since: _0_7_/1_9_/l_O_ _ _ __ _ Tax Parcel# ED-05-068.14-03-600.000 Property Address: 11 9 Spruance Road Dover DE 19901 Current Property Owner: -=J-=o. :. :h. :. :n. .::. .A::__:_F-=o-=--rb::ce:..:sc..:.. .Jr::._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ __ Address: 5645 W Dcnneys Road Dover DE 19904 Phone: ----------~ Cell : - - - - -- - - - - - - Responsible Person/Agent: - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - -- -- - - Address: _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ Phone: _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ Cell: - - - - - -- - - -- - Local agent is required for any owner residing outside of Kent County Delaware Mail correspondence to: Owner/Agent (Please Circle) Insurance on Building: YIN (please circle) If Yes: Name oflnsurance Company: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- Exempt from Registration Fee: YIN (please circle) Explanation of Exemption if granted: - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - NOTE: No Exemption if Registered by City of Dover Staff ** .. lfbuilding is for sale or lease - Listed selling price - - - - - - - - -- - -- - ****Attach a copy of the Realtors Listing Sheet (REQUIRED) Owner Signature: - -- - -- - -- - -- -- - - -- - Date: - - - -- -- - Fees as follow : Buildings vacant one year or less; $250.00 Commercial greater than I 0,000 SF $500.00 Buildings vacant for more than one year but less than t\\U years; $500.00 Commercial greater then I 0,000 SF $1 ,000.00 Buildings vacant for more than two yea r.; but less then five years; S 1.000.00 Commercial greater than I 0,000 SF $2,000.00 Buildings vacant for fl vc ears or longer; $2,000.00 Commercial greater than 10,000 SF $4,000.00 Staff Use Only: Staff Registered: Y IN Staff Member: - - -- -- -- - Owner Notified: YIN Date Owner Notified : _ _ _ _ _ __ REVISED 03/19113 P. 0. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Qf:ommnnitp ~xcellence 'Orbronab ~nalitp ~cr\Jice

Department of Q[ttp of j).Bober Planning & Inspections 15 Loockcrman Plaza Phone: (302)736-7010 Dover. DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 March 4, 2014 John A Forbes Jr. 5645 W Denneys Road Dover DE 19904 RE: 119 Spruance Road, Dover, DE 19901 Tax Parcel #ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 Case 13-00000003 Mr. Forbes, On February 6, 2013 the Director of Planning and Community Development, Ann Marie Townsend, granted a six month exemption on registering the above property as vacant due to ongoing repairs to the dwelling. As of today's date, the dwelling has yet to be registered and remains vacant. Please complete the attached registration form and remit with payment. The dwelling can be exempted from fees if it is actively being marketed for lease or sale, or has active building permits. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at (302)736-70 l 0. Sincerely, £:::de 12G~~ Code Enforcement Officer Cc: File <a:onnnunitp Qe:xcellence 'filbrouab <!Fhrnlit!' ~erllicc

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., Department of Planning & Inspections QCttp of tlBober 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7010 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 City of Dover Vacant Building Registration AMT DUE 250.00 AMT PAID - - -- - - - DATE DUE 3/6/13 CASE# 13-0003 DATE REGISTERED 2/4_/1_3__ Vacant Since: 7/19/10 Tax Parcel# ED-05-068.14-03-600.000 Property Address: 119 Spruance Road Dover DE 19901 Previous Property Owner: - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - Current Property Owner: John A Forbes Jr Address: 5645 W Dennys Road Dover DE 19904 Phone: _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ Cell: - - -- - - -- - - Responsible Person/Agent: - -- - - - -- - - - - -- - - -- -- - - - - - Address: - - -- - - -- - - - - - -- - -- - - -- - - - Phone: _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ Cell: - -- - -- - - - -- Local agent is required for any owner residing outside of Kent County Delaware Mailing address for all correspondence: - - - - -- -- - - - -- -- - -- - - Insurance on Building: YIN (please circle) If Yes: Name oflnsurance Company: _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ __ Exempt from Registration Fee: YIN (please circle) Explanation of Exemption if granted: - - - - - - , - - -- - - -- -- -- - - -- .... Ifbuilding is for sale or lease - Listed selling price - - - - -- - -- -- - -- -- ••••Attach a copy of the Realtors Listing Sheet (REQUIRED) Owner Signaturc: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ Date: _ _ __ _ _ __ Fees as follow: Buildings vacant one year or less; $250.00 Buildings vacant for more than one year but less than two years; $500.00 Buildings vacant for more than two years but less than five years; $1,000.00 Buildings vacant for five years or longer; $2,000.00 Staff Use Only: Staff Registered: YIN Staff Member: Ron Coburn Owner Notified: YIN Date Owner Notified: _21_4l1_J _ __ _ _ REVISED 09117/12 <lI:ommunit!' <!fxcdlence at'IJrouglJ ®ualitp ~erllire

. ' Coburn, Ron From: Townshend, Ann Marie Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 2:19 PM To: Taraila, Tim; Coburn, Ron Subject: FW: 119 Spruance Rd Please see the e-mail below. This gentleman met with me, and I support his request. Usually the exemption is tied to a building permit, but knowing the prior condition of the property, and the extensive repairs he is making (which don't require a permit), I believe that we should give him six months to finish his repairs before requiring the fee be paid. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Ann Marie Townshend, AICP Director, Planning & Community Development City of Dover P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 (302) 736-7196 (Phone) (302) 736-4217 (FAX) From: govlmod@aol.com [mailto:gov lmod@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 2:06 PM To: Townshend, Ann Marie Subject: 119 Spruance Rd 2/6/2013 Ann Marie Townshend I have received a vacant property notice from the City of Dover concerning a $250.00 fee for 119 Spruance Rd. Dover, DE 19901 I am the owner of 119 Spruance Rd and as you are well aware, there have been multiple issues with the condition of this property and of the condition of its water and sewer systems. When I bought this property it was in disrepair and was blight on the neighborhood. Since I purchased this property I have been working diligently to improve its condition, overall appearance, and therefore its value in the area. I have removed rubbish, fixed the fence, cut away all overgrowth near and around the house, replaced broken windows (some more than once) and installed a new roof. I have had the huge tree in the front drastically cut back as it was not only overhanging my house, the street in front, as well as the driveway of the apartment building next door to the north. I keep the lawn cut and trimmed and constantly pick up the trash in the yard. When I purchased this property there were drug users staying in the shed behind the house and hanging out on the porch on the front of the house. This problem has also been addressed. I have also made friends with several of the neighbors and that too has resulted in keeping the undesirables away from my property. I am working on a limited budget so the repairs to bring this home fully up to code are slow going. I intent to have all of the issues with this house, the water and the sewer fully up to code before I rent or sell this property. The impact fees are also a factor as to the speed of my project. I also have an issue of flooding from the street water run off that I am working with the City to address. So, in light of these issues as well as the improvements that I have already made is the reason I am asking to be exempt from the vacant property fee for the time being. Thank you for all of your help. John Forbes 1

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Division of Code Enforcement q[itp of 1!\ober 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-701 l Dover. DE 1990 I Fax: (302) 736-4217 REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION February 4, 2013 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property Address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Tax Parcel #: ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 Case Number: 13-00000003 Dear Mr. Forbes: This letter is to inform you that your building has been found to be vacant as defined under Article 12, Chapter 22 of the Dover Code of Ordinances. In accordance with this ordinance, the Code Enforcement Officer has registered this building as vacant with the City of Dover. An annual registration fee shall be paid at the time of registration. Please read the enclosed leaflet for more information on fees and any exemptions that may apply with the fees. Total amount due at this time will be $250.00. The Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect any premises in the city for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with the provisions of this article. Upon request of the Code Enforcement Officer, an owner shall provide access to all interior portions of a vacant building in order to permit a complete inspection. IF THB REGISTRATION PBB IS NOT PAID BY Karch 06, 2013 A LIEN MAY BB PLACED ON TRB PROPERTY. Please contact this office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (302) 736-7011 with any questions or concerns regarding this letter. RON COBURN Code Enforcement Officer cc: file QCommunitp Qexcellence tll:IJt'ottgb <!aunllt!' ~erlJice

·.. Division of QCitp of !lBober Code Enforcement 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 1990 I Fax: (302) 736-4217 INVOICE Date: February 4, 2013 Invoice#: 13-00000003 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Tax Parcel#: ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT $250.00 Vacant Building First Year Registration Fee I TOTAL $250.00 Please make all checks payable to City of Dover Payment must be received by March 6, 2013 <!Communltp ~xcellence 'arfJt'ounO ll!iunllt!' ~rrlJlcr

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Division of Code Enforcement QCitp of I.lob er 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 January 2, 2013 JOHN A FORBES JR 5645 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 19904 RE : Property Address: 119 SPRUANCE RD Tax Parcel #: ED-05-068.14-03-600.000-000 Case Number: 13-00000003 Dear Mr. Forbes : On June 26, 2006, the Dover City Council adopted the Vacant Building Ordinance to reduce the negative impact vacant buildings have on the surrounding businesses and neighborhoods. This letter is to inform you that your building has been found to be vacant as defined under Article 12, Chapter 22 of the Dover Code of Ordinances . In accordance with this ordinance, this building must be registered with the City of Dover. Enclosed with this notice is a registration form. Please return this form by February 01, 2013 to the City of Dover Department of Planning and Inspections. Failure to return the form within 30 days of mailing will result in the building being registered by this department. An annual registration fee shall be paid at the time of registration . If the building inspector registers the building as vacant the fee shall be due not later than 30 days after the building is registered as vacant . Please read the enclosed leaflet for more information on fees and any exemptions that may apply with the fees. The building inspector shall inspect any premises in the city for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with the provisions of this article. Upon request of the building inspector, an owner shall provide access to all interior portions of a vacant building in order to permit a complete inspection. Please contact this office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m . at (302) 736-7011 with any questions or concerns regarding this letter. p;:m2~ RON COBURN Code Enforcement Officer cc: file <!Communltp Qexcellence m:l)roug[J <aualitp ~erbice

Department of Planning & Inspections Qtitp of ·11.Bober 15 Loockcrman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7010 Dover, DE I 990 l Fax: (302) 736-42 I 7 City of Dover Vacant Building Registration AMT DUE $ 2 50.00 AMT PAID DATE DUE 2/1/13 CASE# 13-0003 DA TE REGISTERED- - - - - ------- VacantSince: 7/19/JO Tax Parcel# ED-05-068.14-03-600.000 Property Address: 119 Spruance Road Dover DE 19901 . Alan Duncan Previous Property Owner: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - Current Property Owner: John A Forbes Jr. Address: 5645 W Dennys Rd Dover DE 19904 Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cell: - - - - - - - - -- - Responsible Person/Agent: - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Address: - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - -- - - - -- - - - Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Cell: - - - - - - - - - - - Local agent is required for any owner residing outside or Kent County Delaware Mailing address for all correspondence: - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - Insurance on Building: YIN (please circle) If Yes: Name oflnsurance Company: - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - Exempt fiom Registration Fee: YIN (please circle) Explanation of Exemption if granted: - - -- - - - -- - - -- - - - -- - - - ****Ifbuilding is for sale or lease - Listed selling price =--=-------------- -- ****Attach a copy of the Realtors Listing Sheet (REQUIRED) Owner Signature: - - -- - - -- -- - -- - - -- - - Date: Fees as follow: - - - - -- -- Buildings vacant one year or less; $250.00 Buildings vacant for more than one year but less than two years; $500.00 Buildings vacant for more than two years but less than five years; $1,000.00 Buildings vacant for five years or longer; $2,000.00 Staff Use Only: Staff Registered: YIN Staff Member: Owner Notified: Y I N Date Owner Notified: - - - -- - REVISED 09117/12 QCommunitp <'Excellence Qrbroug{J <mualltp ~crl.llcc

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. Kent County, Delaware ,,.. Page I of 3 .. KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE 555 Bay Road, Dover, Delaware 19901-3615 (302) 744-2300 -- FAX (302) 736-2279 "Servi11g Ke11t Cmm(v With Pride" PROPERTY INFORMATION Pl a11111ng nnd Building Pi.:m1i t!' lnfornwtton Reference# ED EAST DOVER HUNDRED Card # 1 of 1 Location ID 1464 7 Map Number 2-05-06814-03-6000-00001 Tax ID 14647 Deed BVP D 5988 0161 Property Parcel ID 55263 P-PROPERTY Code Current Owner Property Location FORBES, JOHN A. JR. 119 SPRUANCE RD. EXT. 5645 W DENNEYS ROAD DOVER, DE 19901 DOVER, DE 19904 Zoning R7 Acres .17 Additional Owner Sub-Division DOVER HEIGHTS Sales History I !Liv.Sq.Ft 1876.0000 Date II Price 11 Assessment I!Total Rooms Is 11101/11 11 32,sool !Land II 1o,20ol leedrooms 13 10/21110 11 l I IBuildings 11 9,ooo! !Full Bath 11 !Total II 19,200! IHalf Bath lease Tax Due .oo! ILa"t 13illim! I ctail !Tax Penalty .oo! jTotal Tax Bal. .ool I wer Balance .ool I ewer Account # :=:============: 1- oo !Neighborhood# 100207 11 oordinatc 10473520 E 0425880 N !Land Use I1 I!Lot Dimensions 1075.00 97.04 !Living Units !No 11 chool District ,~ 18-~ I APITOL leJass IResiden :=:============: IFire District 146 !ROBBINS HOSE ( VER)I ~============::::: !Plat Book Pg 100000 !sewer District 1100 !NON · !Topography !Level :=:============: !Ambulance District 1146 !ROBBINS HOSE ( OYERI I treet or Road !Gravel ;::::::::::::==========:, !Trash District http://kent400.co.kent.de. us/cgi-bin/webOO I cl ?MAPPIN=2-05-06814-03-6000-0000 I 01/02/2013