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Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
June 8, 2020 - 7:30 p.m.
Revised by adding item #13 - Annual Committee Appointments to the consent agenda
City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
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Invocation by Mayor Robin R. Christiansen
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Councilman Sudler
Adoption of Agenda
* Consent Agenda
Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial shall be
marked with an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There
will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event
the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item.
* 1. Adoption of Minutes
A. Special City Council Meeting of May 4, 2020
B. Annual City Council Meeting of May 11, 2020
2. Proclamation - National Service Recognition Day
3. Annexation/Rezoning of Property Located at 1448 North Little Creek Road
A. Public Hearing - Zoning Classification
Property located at 1448 North Little Creek Road, consisting of 0.22+/- acres, owned
by Holly L. Mayer. This property is currently zoned RMH - Residential
Manufactured Home (Kent County zoning classification) and the proposed zoning is
R-8 - One Family Residence (City of Dover zoning classification)
(Tax Parcel: ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000; Planning Reference: AX-20-01; Council District 2)
B. Adoption of Annexation Resolution No. 2020-05
C. Final Reading/Adoption of Rezoning Ordinance #2020-02
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of February 10, 2020. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the
Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under
"Government."
(1) An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of
Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 1448 North
Little Creek Road
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4. Annexation/Rezoning of Property Located at 1385-1389 McKee Road
A. Public Hearing - Zoning Classification
Property located at 1385-1389 McKee Road, consisting of 78.60+/- acres, owned by
MEB Properties, LLC and Christopher Custis. The equitable owner is
Louis J. Capano, III. This property is currently zoned RS1 - Residential Single
Family (Kent County zoning classification) and the proposed zoning is RG-2 -
General Residence for 73.34 acres and C-2A - Limited Commercial for 5.26 acres
with the property frontage along McKee Road subject to the COZ-1 - Corridor
Overlay Zone 1 (City of Dover zoning classifications)
(Tax Parcel: ED-00-067.00-01-01.00-000; Planning Reference: AX-20-02; Council District 4)
B. Adoption of Annexation Resolution No. 2020-06
C. Final Reading/Adoption of Rezoning Ordinance #2020-03
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of February 10, 2020. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the
Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under
"Government."
(1) An Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of
Dover by changing the zoning designation of property located at 1385-1389
McKee Road
5. Annexation/Rezoning of Property Located at 679 Horsepond Road
A. Public Hearing - Zoning Classification
Property located at 679 Horsepond Road, consisting of 2.00 +/- acres, owned by
JACJIM, LLC. This property is currently zoned BG - General Business District
(Kent County zoning classification) and the proposed zoning is C-3 - Service
Commercial Zone and AEOZ - Airport Environs Overlay Zone (City of Dover zoning
classifications)
(Tax Parcel: ED-00-078.00-01-02.02-000; Planning Reference: AX-20-03; Council District: 2)
B. Adoption of Annexation Resolution No. 2020-07
C. Final Reading/Adoption of Rezoning Ordinance #2020-07
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of April 13, 2020. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council
Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government."
(1) An Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of
Dover by changing the zoning designation of property located at 679 Horsepond
Road
6. Public Hearing - Electric Fund Budget
7. Setting of Electric, Water, and Wastewater Rates and Tariffs
(Staff recommendation: Adoption of Rates and Tariffs as presented for Fiscal Year 2020,
setting the power cost adjustment to a credit of ($.0070))
8. Extension of Property Tax Payment Due Date to September 30, 2020
(Staff recommendation: Extending the property tax due date to September 30, 2020 and
waiving all interest and penalties to October 1, 2020)
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* 9. Economic Development Committee Report - February 11, 2020
A. Update on Data Collection Economic Assessments
B. International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference Discussion
C. Gap Analyses Discussion (Rick Ferrell)
D. Economic Review 2019
10. Proposed Resolutions
A. No. 2020-08 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $732,200 Water and Sewer
Revenue Bonds of the City of Dover for the Construction of a Certain Sewer Project
and Authorizing all Necessary Action in Connection
B. No. 2020-09 Amending Resolution No. 2016-09, as Amended by Resolution
No. 2016-11 - A Resolution Formally Establishing the Economic Development
Committee
11. Consideration of Request to Delaware Congressional Delegation Regarding Disposition
of Wetland Pond Adjacent to Pat Lynn Drive at the Site of the Proposed New Middle
Schools (Sudler)
* 12. Monthly Reports - April 2020
A. City Assessor’s Report
B. City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
C. City Manager’s Report
D. City Planner’s Report
E. Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report
F. Fire Chief’s Report
G. Police Chief’s Report
* 13. 2020/21 Annual Committee Appointments (Deferred during the Annual Meeting of
May 11, 2020)
A. City/County Committee (Liaison to Kent County) - Recommended by the Council
President
(1) Mayor Robin R. Christiansen
(2) Council President Hare
(3) Fred A. Neil
(4) Roy Sudler, Jr.
(5) Timothy A. Slavin
(6) Donna S. Mitchell, City Manager
B. Council Committee of the Whole Subcommittees - Recommended by the Council
President and Committee Chairs
(1) Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
(a) Matthew J. Lindell, Chair
(b) Jonathan D. Contant (Appointed by Committee Chair)
(c) Daniel T. Shevock (Appointed by Council President)
(2) Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
(a) David L. Anderson, Chair
(b) M. Milford Caldwell, Jr. (Appointed by Council President)
(c) Thomas J. Dix (Appointed by Committee Chair)
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13. 2020/21 Annual Committee Appointments (Deferred during the Annual Meeting of
May 11, 2020) (Continued)
B. Council Committee of the Whole Subcommittees - Recommended by the Council
President and Committee Chairs (Continued)
(3) Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
(a) Ralph L. Taylor, Jr., Chair
(b) C.C. (Bud) Wagner (Appointed by Committee Chair)
(c) Dana Shelton (Appointed by Council President)
C. Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors - Recommended by City Council
(1) City Manager, Donna S. Mitchell (Ex-Officio Member)
(2) City Planner, David S. Hugg III (Ex-Officio Member)
(3) Mayor Robin R. Christiansen (Ex-Officio Member)
(4) Fred A. Neil
(5) David L. Anderson
D. General Employee Pension Plan Board - Recommended by the Council President
(1) David L. Anderson
(2) Ralph L. Taylor, Jr.
E. Kent County Tourism Board of Directors (Voting Liaison) - Recommended by the
Council President
(1) Fred A. Neil
F. Kent Economic Partnership Board of Directors (Voting Liaison Member) -
Recommended by the Council President
(1) Robin R. Christiansen, Mayor
G. Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board - Recommended by the Council
President
(1) David L. Anderson
(2) Ralph L. Taylor, Jr.
(3) City Manager, Donna S. Mitchell, Chair (ex-officio member)
(4) Controller/Treasurer, Lori Peddicord (ex-officio member)
(5) Human Resources Director, Kim Hawkins (ex-officio member)
H. Police Pension Plan - Retirement Committee - Recommended by the Council
President
(1) David L. Anderson
(2) Ralph L. Taylor, Jr.
(3) City Manager, Donna Mitchell (ex-officio member)
(4) Police Chief, Tom Johnson (ex-officio member)
* 14. Appointment - Recommended by Council President - Bishop Thomas L. Holsey - City
Chaplain (Annual Appointment expires June 2021)
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15. First Reading - Proposed Ordinances
The First Reading is offered on the following Proposed Ordinances. Final action by
Council will take place during the Second Reading on June 22, 2020. The ordinances are
available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at
www.cityofdover.com under “Government,” or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at
736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
A. #2020-08 - Notification of Rolled Back Tax Rate
B. #2020-09 - Fiscal Year 2020/2021 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
16. City Manager’s Announcements
17. Council Members’ Announcements
18. Adjournment
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A Special City Council Meeting was held by video conference on May 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. with
Councilman Slavin presiding. Council members present via video or telephone were Mr. Hare,
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell.
Staff member present via video or telephone was Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was absent.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Slavin requested the addition of Discussion of Voting Procedure to the agenda.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously carried.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANDIDATES
Mr. Slavin reviewed the agenda and stated that questions were submitted by himself, Mr. Lindell,
and Mr. Taylor and they would ask their questions in that order.
Opening Statements
Mr. Sudler thanked the previous and current Council Presidents and stated it was a privilege to
observe, learn, and serve under their leadership during his 15+ consecutive years with the City and
that they had afforded him the opportunity to serve in numerous leadership positions. Mr. Sudler
stated that the purpose of his candidacy was not to ridicule the current one, but to offer his colleagues
an alternative leadership style that embraces all Council members to be treated with respect and
dignity, regardless of their position on an agenda item or affiliation or non-affiliation with any
subgroup. He noted that recently he has watched Council members deliberately not speak to one
another or display disrespectful behaviors which ultimately affects the moral and impacts their ability
to be the most effective. He noted that he has encountered and been a part of some of the most
difficult, combative, and challenging periods and realized that collaboration and mutual respect
allows them to work through their difference.
Mr. Sudler stated that if he was chosen as the next Council President, his fundamental goal would
be to help rebuild a unity among Council members so that they can accomplish goals collectively
rather than in subgroups. He also noted that he would seek continuous growth, development, training
and exposure for all Council members in relevant areas of interest, necessary to conduct the most
productive meetings and to make informed decisions for the citizens and the City of Dover.
Mr. Sudler stated that this would force every Council member to be prepared for serving as Council
President whenever necessary or requested.
Mr. Sudler stated that based on his community action and academic experience, that a
transformational leadership style would benefit City Council and the City of Dover, which denotes
a leader who not only shares his vision, goals, and intentions as Council President, but also supports
and empowers members to achieve Council goals and leads through teamwork and trust. He stated
that those virtues reflect his own style of leadership which serves as the focal point for a responsible
and transformational leader. Mr. Sudler stated that his proposed leadership style is not only aligned
with the City mission statement that postulates a balanced growth and opportunity where diversity
is valued, but reflects the demographic population that drives economic development and home
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ownership through the City of Dover. Mr. Sudler noted that members may have previously
committed their vote to one of the candidates and asked if their vote and commitment aligned with
their constituents’ best interests rather than someone else.
Mr. Hare stated that the nation, the State, and the City have all taken unprecedented economic blows
from the COVID-19 virus recently. He stated what they can do and how they can do it depends on
what Governor John Carney decrees during this time of emergency. Mr. Hare noted that the citizens
of the City have been severely impacted just as the anticipated income flowing into the City coffers
has dropped significantly. He stated that they must prepare a budget recognizing that and hopefully
no tax increase and no cuts in services will be needed while keeping their residents and visitors out
of harm’s way.
Mr. Hare stated that he sought to serve as president of Council to continue even handed continuity
and service with them, Council, the Mayor, and the City's management team during this crisis and
the aftermath. He noted that the aftermath is bringing the City up and running as safely and quickly
as they can. Mr. Hare stated that he is able to devote his full efforts to the task they face and asked
Council to permit him to continue doing so as Council President. He stated that he will continue to
make sure each of them is fairly represented, respected, and that they follow the Charter in which
they took their oath. Mr. Hare thanked Council members and noted that he believes working together
in solidarity and consistency, they will grow even more together.
Questions and Answers
Mr. Slavin stated that the position of City Council President is one which demands a
consensus-building approach to issues facing Council. He asked both Mr. Sudler and Mr. Hare if
they could provide examples of how they have successfully achieved consensus-building in their
career.
Responding, Mr. Sudler provided the following examples of how he has successfully achieved
consensus-building for issues facing Council in his career:
• Concentration on criminal activities in the downtown and surrounding areas of
Dover, such as Dover Elks Lodge 1125 located on Kirkwood Street. It was the focal
point of public nuisances and safety concerns and under his leadership the Mayor,
Dover Police Department, Council Members, Code Enforcement, Department of
Justice, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Faith-based Social Action
committee, Kirkwood Neighborhood Watch Committee, NCALL, members of the
community, and State Representative of the 31st District, Sean Lynn, all joined an
initiative to address public safety issues. He noted that due to that demonstration of
consensus building, the crime on Kirkwood Street has diminished by at least 80% or
more.
• The Fourth District Meetings he has conducted with topics such as cessation of
illegal gang formation in the City of Dover. He noted that under his chairmanship of
the Dover Human Relations Committee, they orchestrated a resolution to address the
pandemic of gang activity in the City. He stated with citizens of the Dover Human
Relations Commission, Code Enforcement, Safety, Advisory, and Transportation
Committee, the Finance and Administration Committee and City Council, they have
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all worked together to not only adopt a City Resolution to address this matter, but
have witnessed the strength of consensus building through the temporary closing of
the Fulton Deli Market in 2018-19, consequently, decreasing criminal activity in that
way, which can be evaluated and verified today.
• His last example was the Fourth District meeting concerning the opioid epidemic in
the City of Dover. He stated that faith-based agencies, mental and public health
agencies, local and State officials were drawn together to examine the severity of the
epidemic. He noted that Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long was the main
speaker on that topic and helped to support the need for City Council to join a class
action lawsuit against doctors who over prescribe patients resulting in an opioid
addiction.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Hare noted that Mr. Sudler hit on a couple of good notes, but stated
that there is more to consensus building. He stated that consensus is not easy, it cannot be done
quickly, it requires effort and is a process. Mr. Hare noted that they have to develop a sense of trust
to get the consensus. He advised that he has done many years of union negotiations with the labor
market and years as an arbitrator. Mr. Hare stated that they can build consensus in a lot of different
ways, but thought it was something that all of Council has to do and thought that they have done it
very well in the last many years.
Mr. Slavin asked what particular strengths each candidate feels qualifies them for the position of City
Council President.
Responding Mr. Sudler stated that what qualified him for the position of City Council President is
centered on at least two vital qualities, the ability to be a great facilitator and the ability to be a great
consensus builder. He noted that Council President is the focal point of the Council members, who
facilitates dialogue and ideas that stimulate creative thinking for new and improved innovative best
practices for conducting City business. Mr. Sudler stated that, based on his training as a mediator for
the Delaware Center for Community Justice integrated with his local and State human relations
skills, he feels confident that he possesses these qualities and therefore would be able to unify
Council members through methods of mediation and active listening skills. He noted that it will
allow him to pinpoint and reflect the problems between two or more opposing parties that typically
stunt the growth of the body, thus enabling Council to move forward as a progressive governing
body.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Hare stated that his strengths would be 15 years, going on 16 years,
as a City Council member. He noted that he has a great working relationship with the Staff and all
divisions. Mr. Hare stated that when there are issues, they need to go to Staff and they are the ones
that have to deal with it. Mr. Hare stated that he respects the Charter and tries to follow it. He noted
the primary thing is having that relationship with Staff and hopefully have their respect and trust.
Mr. Slavin stated that the vision for the City of Dover guides the discussions and actions of the City
of Dover and that vision is a balance of ideas gathered from citizens, property owners, business
owners, non-profit agencies, churches, and others, as well as City Staff, the Mayor, and City Council
members. He asked what ideas they would add to the vision for the City of Dover.
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Responding, Mr. Sudler stated that his vision ideas would be contingent upon those individuals
mentioned earlier. He advised that once a consensus from the majority had been reached, then his
decisions would be based upon what is ethically sound and in the best interest of the City of Dover
and not his own.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Hare noted that the Dover vision says the City of Dover is a place
where people want to live through the effort of its elected officials, employees and citizens, Dover's
clean and safe community with a future of balanced growth and opportunity where all citizens are
heard, enjoy a high quality of life and diversity is valued. He stated it is a good vision and has been
in place for many years and it is behooving on them to build on that, respect it, and increase the
diversity as the City grows and work towards that.
Mr. Lindell stated that the Council President is the first point of contact for the Council appointed
staff. He asked how candidates would build or have built a culture of trust with such contacts.
Mr. Sudler asked for an example in regards to an issue, like a major emergency issue. He noted the
reason for his question was because he knows that there is an ordinance that prohibits City Council
members from being included or there is a restriction on the amount of input they can put on daily
activities and daily input from the Staff. Mr. Sudler stated if something was to come about, then his
first responsibility would be to the Council and to get that out to all members. Transparency is the
best key for making sure that everyone is on the same page so they can come to a consensus in
regards to how they are going to move forward.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Hare stated he somewhat agreed with Mr. Sudler but noted that this
was for Council appointed Staff and not the regular daily employees. Mr. Hare stated that the City
Manager probably would reach out to the Council President with any questions and he would relay
everything that was discussed to Council. Mr. Hare stated that a lot of times it is just a question about
an agenda item, whether it should be on the agenda or the next meeting agenda. He stated there are
a lot of things that you do not burden everybody with. Mr. Hare concurred with Mr. Sudler regarding
Council’s need to know and noted that the Council President does not need to be talking to the
appointed Staff because they do not want to give them an impression that what you say is
representing Council because it is not. Mr. Hare stated that the Council President is the first point
of contact to determine what should be done with this, then if it is a decision they can make and if
not that is when they decide it has to run through Council.
Mr. Lindell asked how the candidates will build and maintain trust with their fellow Council persons.
Responding, Mr. Sudler stated that he would build and maintain trust by having some social events
where they can congregate and get to know each other a little bit more personally than just seeing
each other at City Hall. He noted that if permissible by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), he
would like to see some more social activity amongst Council members so they can build that sense
of trust. Mr. Sudler stated that trust is not something that you vote in, it is something that has to be
established and you establish that through communication and building a relationship with an
individual or individuals.
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Mr. Sudler stated that, in this case, as Council President they would have to establish a relationship
amongst everyone. He stated that he would have more social activities and training, and bring in
somebody that will bring City Council members together collectively outside of the heavy load that
they lift at times on these agenda items. He noted that there has to be a balance and that there is a
time and place for everything, but it is also a time and place for them to work on establishing a trust
relationship. He stated that as a leader one must have the respect and trust among their followers in
order for them to buy into their leadership style.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Hare stated that building and maintaining trust is something one
earns, they do not just get it. He stated one earns it over time and a lot of it is based on your word.
Mr. Hare stated that when you say something and you follow up on it that is what you are learning.
When a decision is made, whether you agree or disagree, you support it because that is all of what
Council decided, then you will earn their trust that way. Mr. Hare noted that you do not go behind
somebody to do things when it does not agree with you, and you have to be there answering the
questions, leading the crew, and still remembering that you are just one person of nine, no more
important than any of the other people there. He noted that everyone has to realize even if they are
not the Council President, they are still just as important as anyone else in that Chamber, even the
Council President.
Mr. Lindell asked how a leader differs from a micro manager.
Responding Mr. Sudler stated that micro managers are poor leaders in his view because they do not
allow the employee, subordinate, or follower to establish trust. He stated that to stay away from
micro managing, they have to allow the individuals to lead and allow them to come to them if they
are having a dilemma or difficulties in their leadership style. Mr. Sudler stated that as Council
President, he would take more of an advisor role and allow them to reach their full potential
individually in that leadership position, rather than constantly be behind their shoulder, looking over
them because it does not allow them to grow professionally. He noted that he does not support micro
managing. The best way to avoid micro managing is to allow the individual to make mistakes and
he will be there as an advisor. Mr. Sudler noted that to make mistakes to the point where it is not
going to harm Council collectively, but to make mistakes to the point where it allows that individual
to mature into the full potential that they could reach as either a chair or an emergent leader.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Hare stated that he agreed with Mr. Sudler and that he does not
profess to be a micro manager. Mr. Hare stated that he thought when people come with questions,
a good leader is going to recognize that they might not be the one to answer that and direct them to
someone who has the right direction. Mr. Hare noted that he is not a micro manager and has no
problem directing someone to someone else if they have a question that he does not feel that he is
the one to answer.
Mr. Lindell stated that in the eyes of the media, oftentimes the Council President is seen as the
spokesperson for Council. He asked the candidates to explain how they would conduct themselves
when the media seeks their input in a situation or a vote where they disagree with the decision made
by the majority of Council.
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Responding, Mr. Sudler stated that he would say, "No comment," because as Council President they
pretty much have to have a nonpartisan view, but that they do not have to relinquish their own
personal view. Mr. Sudler noted that, depending on the situation, he believes that all Council
persons, including the Council President, may have their own view or perception of how they may
or may not have handled the situation, however, as the focal point for a City Council President, for
City Council, that has to be set aside. He stated that because when they speak, especially in the paper,
they are speaking and looking at them as the body. Mr. Sudler noted that as Council President they
are speaking on behalf of the body, which sometimes they are not, but sometimes it can be perceived
that they are. He noted he would refrain from answering any questions from the media unless he has
a consensus from the body that says this is okay.
Mr. Sudler stated that if he felt that strongly about something, maybe he would call an executive
session with the Council members and vet it out and see if they would be amenable to him taking
a position. If not, he would respect that and would not take the position of saying anything.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Hare stated that maybe he is seeing this different and provided an
example where the media calls stating that Council voted against him, he would respond saying that
it was the consensus of Council, so he agrees with it and that is the way they are going to proceed.
He noted that he would not have time to tell the media that he would get back to them and call an
executive session. Mr. Hare stated that he would support the Council position whether he agreed or
disagreed.
Mr. Lindell stated that they are all works in progress. He asked the candidates to explain a weakness
in their own perceived leadership capabilities that they wish to improve.
Responding, Mr. Sudler stated that at times he can be very assertive and his assertiveness does not
come from a domain of aggressiveness, but from a domain of passion and dedication to what he has
committed to do and has been doing for 15 years straight, serving the community and wanting
authentic progress for the City of Dover. He stated his two flaws that were works in progress were
being a little bit more patient and being a little less assertive at times.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Hare stated that the Council President oversees the meeting and that
there have been times where he has let things go just a little too far, get a little too much out of hand
without jumping in and stopping things. He stated that there have been times where he has not fought
or kind of overlooked some things in the Charter instead of holding people accountable to it. He
noted that Mr. Slavin was very, very good at it and he can only hope to someday get to that point,
but he stated that it is one of the weaknesses he has seen in himself in this past year.
Mr. Lindell stated that regardless of who becomes Council President, they are still all going to need
to get along, and he asked Mr. Sudler why Mr. Hare would make a good Council President.
Responding, Mr. Sudler stated that Mr. Hare’s experience would make him a good Council
President, noting that he has seen the many transitions throughout the City of Dover and has a wealth
of knowledge. He also noted that Mr. Hare knows the key players, principles and their
characteristics that make up their personalities. Mr. Sudler stated that Mr. Hare is also well seasoned
and regardless of the outcome, he would learn for Mr. Hare, as well as Mr. Hare would also embrace
learning from what Mr. Sudler has to offer as a new season on the show.
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Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Hare stated that Mr. Sudler would be a great Council President and
if it is the consensus of Council that Mr. Sudler be the president, Mr. Hare will back the Council
consensus and Mr. Sudler 100%. He stated that he would do whatever he could to help Mr. Sudler
if he is the Council President.
Mr. Taylor thanked both candidates for all that they have done and what the candidates’ greatest
accomplishments were since being on Council.
Responding, Mr. Hare stated that his greatest accomplishments were:
• Helping to acquire a new building for the Dover Police Department in the
1990s
• Helping to acquire a second station for the Fire Department
He stated that those are the accomplishments that stand out, but the majority of the accomplishment
were not his but the result of working with all of Council to get things done. Mr. Hare stated that the
new fire station and police station could not have been done without all of Council. He stated that
they all have to work together.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Sudler highlighted four of his greatest accomplishments since being
on Council, as follows:
• The Elks Lodge 1125 and the decrease of crime within more than
80%.
• The adoption of the cessation of illegal gang formation when he was
Chair of Human Relations Commission.
• His collaboration on the apology for slavery
• His service on the State’s Human Relations Commission
Mr. Sudler stated his last accomplishment was just being a Council member and that it has been a
great accomplishment being among great individuals, with different skill sets that have contributed
to making him a better Council person as a whole.
Mr. Taylor stated that communication is everything and that it has been suggested that Council
Committee of the Whole (CCW) meetings be live streamed on social media. Mr. Taylor asked if the
candidates supported this method of communication and why.
Mr. Hare stated that if someone has a computer, they can watch the Council meetings and that he did
not think he had a problem with putting the CCW meetings on there. He noted that there is a lot that
has to be looked into to see if they have to have Staff in there to record. Mr. Hare stated it is not as
easy as just saying, yes, but they have to look into it and see what Staff has to say about it. He noted
that he would support it if it was something Council wanted to do.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Sudler stated yes, if he were to be a Council President, or without
being Council President, he was in support of live streaming the CCW meetings. He noted in
addition to the 15 minutes from the presentations from the community. Mr. Sudler noted that
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transparency is the key to representing or indicating and demonstrating that they are representing
their constituents within their best interests and allowing them to vet their concerns. He stated his
main concern with that is at times there are individuals that become a little unruly and rowdy during
the open presentations from the community, however, with the strong presence of the Dover Police
Department, the Chief, as well as the individual officer in attendance, he thinks that they can have
an environment that is conducive for positive dialogue.
Mr. Taylor stated that he was a firm believer in the hand washing and that precautions should be
taken before our community reopens. He asked if they supported hand washing stations strategically
located throughout the City.
Responding, Mr. Hare stated that he could support it, but he needed more information on it. He
stated that he agreed that hand washing was good, but he had questions about where they would be
located.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Sudler stated that he somewhat concurred with Mr. Hare with it being
an environmental safety issue right now globally. He stated they would have to look into the logistics
and to consider what the State is doing and try to align with them and incorporate their strategies.
Mr. Sudler stated that there needs to be some more cohesiveness between the two municipalities,
which ultimately will strengthen their finances and resources on a local level. He stated that he is in
support of hand washing stations, however, the budget, other variables, and the consensus of Council
as a whole would have to be considered. Mr. Sudler noted that if he was Council President, it is
pretty much with Council as a whole to come up with, but he would support the initiative.
Mr. Taylor asked what organizations the candidates have the strongest relationships with and how
they can leverage these relationships to assist in the reopening of the City.
Responding, Mr. Hare stated that he was a member of Colonial Rotary and the Chamber of
Commerce and he noted that those organizations are struggling financially themselves right now and
they are looking to Council for help. He noted Mr. Anderson has been a good advocate and a good
leader in this to help support that cause with regard to the Chamber. Mr. Hare advised that he has
strong ties with the military, but cannot commit to anything that they can do. He stated that right now
with the crisis, there are going to be a lot of people looking to City Council to help them and a lot
of this is going to just depend on Governor John Carney and when he says they can start getting back
to normal.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Sudler stated he has a good relationship with Lieutenant Governor
Bethany Hall-Long and noted that she is a champion when it comes to mental health, physical health,
and health period. He stated that when they talk about opening up the City, they cannot forget about
those individuals who are mentally challenged, physically challenged or socially distant. Mr. Sudler
noted that he has looked at faith-based communities and the IMA Social Action Commission where
they can also assist outreach.
Mr. Polce noted that Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, is transitioning out of office in a few
months and, as they maintain quarantine, he asked both candidates to share their thoughts and desires
on how they as a City and under their leadership would conduct a search for new City Manager.
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Responding, Mr. Sudler stated he embraces contemporary techniques for gaining data or knowledge
or doing interviews and would be in support of a virtual search, meeting, and interview to start the
process. He stated that time was of the essence, but they would want to do it in excellence.
Mr. Sudler stated that if City Council members deem it necessary to move forward, he would be in
support of it.
Responding to Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare stated that he had no problem with virtual interviews but that
they need to get moving forward with this. He suggested getting some advertising out there, maybe
even consider a company to assist them, as well as try to find some people that are experienced that
would be willing to help them review resumes and present them. Mr. Hare noted that he did not have
a problem with some preliminary WebEx or Zoom interviews to get them started, but they need to
get it started.
DISCUSSION - VOTING PROCEDURE DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING
Mr. Slavin stated that it was their tradition to elect their Council President at the Annual meeting.
He noted that when there is more than one candidate, the tradition has been that Council members
fill out ballots which are then submitted and counted by the legal counsel. Legal counsel announces
the results of the election, then they accept those results without totals and they destroy the ballots
so that when they leave the Annual meeting, the spirit is that they leave as one Council. Mr. Slavin
suggested that, to honor that tradition, they have the election as an action item on the Annual meeting
agenda, which is chaired by the Mayor. He stated they could simply recess the meeting at that
moment and Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor, could individually call each Council member
to obtain their vote and then bring the meeting back into session and announce the results of the vote.
Mr. Slavin stated that would honor the tradition that has been and that it was just one option.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend Mr. Slavin’s suggestion of the voting procedure of Council President
at the Annual meeting, seconded Mr. Sudler.
Mr. Lindell asked if the idea was taken through Mr. Rodriguez for any and all legalities. Responding,
Mr. Slavin stated that it was a valid question and they would make sure to obtain a legal opinion.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of Mr. Slavin’s suggestion of the voting procedure for Council
President at the Annual meeting, seconded Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting of May 4, 2020, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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ANNUAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Annual City Council Meeting was held by video conference on May 11, 2020 at 7:32 p.m. with
Mayor Christiansen presiding. Council members present via video or telephone were Mr. Anderson,
Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Lindell, and Mr. Hare.
Staff members present via video or telephone were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord,
Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Mrs. McDowell, and Mr. Rodriguez.
The invocation was given by Mayor Christiansen, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF DECEMBER 2, 2019
The Minutes of the Council Workshop of December 2, 2020 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Slavin and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2020
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 27, 2020 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Slavin and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT/VICE-MAYOR
Mayor Christiansen opened the floor for nominations for Council President/Vice-Mayor for
2020/2021.
Mr. Neil moved to nominate William F. Hare to serve as Council President/Vice-Mayor for
2020/2021, seconded by Mr. Lindell.
Mr. Slavin moved to nominate Roy Sudler, Jr. to serve as Council President/Vice-Mayor for
2020/2021, seconded by Mr. Taylor.
Mr. Neil moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
RECESS FOR VOTING
Meeting Recessed at 7:37 p.m. for City Solicitor Nicholas Rodriguez to obtain votes from the
members of City Council and reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
REPORTING OF ELECTION RESULTS BY CITY SOLICITOR RODRIGUEZ
City Solicitor Rodriguez reported that William F. Hare had been elected to serve as Council
President/Vice-Mayor for 2020/2021.
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PROCLAMATION - COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, for the past 54 years, First State Community Action Agency has improved the lives of
scores of individuals and families throughout the City of Dover by promoting solutions to a broad
range of challenges. The Agency strives to ignite economic growth and promote economic stability,
which builds stronger communities, fosters self-sufficiency, and helps to ensure that all citizens are
able to live in dignity; and
WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency has provided greater opportunities for those in
need of assistance by creating pathways to prosperity through programs that offer benefits such as
job training, affordable housing, and utility assistance for seniors; and
WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency offers innovative solutions that create a greater
chance of success for everyone and continues to be a voice for the disenfranchised in our
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 2020 as COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH in the City of
Dover in recognition of the hard work and dedication of First State Community Action Agency.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to Ms. Bernice
Edwards, Executive Director of First State Community Action Agency.
PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, our public works professionals focus on infrastructure and services that are of vital
importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and
well-being of the people of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, these infrastructure and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts
of public works professionals of the City of Dover Department of Public Works' Grounds,
Sanitation, Streets, Stormwater, Water, Wastewater, Water Treatment and Production, Engineering
and Inspections, and Administration Divisions, who are responsible for operating, maintaining,
improving and protecting our City's properties and local environment, solid waste systems,
rights-of-way, water supply, and water and wastewater systems which are essential for our citizens;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children of the City of
Dover to gain and maintain knowledge and progressive interest regarding the importance of public
works and public works programs in the community; and
WHEREAS, the American Public Works Association 2020 National Public Works Week theme,
"The Rhythm of Public Works," embraces the City of Dover community as a symphony of essential
services, working in concert to create a great place to live.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 17 - 23, 2020 as PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in the City of
Dover and urge all citizens and organizations to learn more about the topics involved in providing
public works, and to recognize the contributions that the dedicated Department of Public Works'
employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to
Ms. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, and Mr. Jason Lyon, Director of Water and Wastewater.
STATE OF THE CITY MESSAGE - MAYOR ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
Mayor Christiansen offered the following State of the City Message:
“Mr. President, Honored Member of Council, my fellow citizens of Dover,
Tonight, as required by the City Charter I will address the State of our City. This will
not be the typical speech you would expect to hear filled with facts and figures.
Today as only during other historic events have a Mayor and Council been so
challenged fiscally regarding the finances of the City and the well being of its
citizens the physical challenge, they face has been so great.
To quote the famous radio newsman of the 1930's and 40's Galen Drake who began
each newscast with "Oh there is bad news tonight."
The news however has not all been bad. Uplifting stories of courage, compassion and
bravery abound. Neighbors helping neighbors. We have been fortunate to have had
the dedication of many doctors, nurses and their support staff on the front lines
battling the corona virus; an enemy whose have face changes daily. We have also
had protecting our community, our dedicated police officers, volunteer fire fighters
and EMS personnel. Because of them we continue to be safe and secure and they will
continue to do so in the future. Without question our loyal and able city employees
from all departments have done an outstanding job continuing to provide most of the
services our citizens have come to expect routinely. A hearty thank you to each of
them.
And while I agree that things may look gloomy now, I must remind you that we here
in Dover have survived other dire historic events. The revolution, the Civil War,
other pandemics, The world Wars, the Depression, Floods, Fires and other conflicts
over the 303 years of our history. We have not only survived these events but we
have thrived and flourished.
We will defeat this pandemic. Our heroes are too numerous to mention. Our
businesses - large and small will once again open and thrive and be overwhelmed by
clamoring customers eager and anxious to dine, browse, shop and buy. How do I
know this? We witnessed firsthand already, the amazing support of the downtown
fundraiser that the Downtown Dover Partnership put together in less than 2 weeks
raising over $20,000 to aid our downtown businesses.
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We have seen heroes from all walks of life rise to the front lines to accommodate the
needs of our community. They are doing their best to keep the shelves stocked and
each of us safe.
Just as we have joined together to bear this unseen enemy, we will join together in
a much anticipated recovery and rejuvenation of our community as never seen
before. This city, this state and this nation will rise to new heights of economic
prosperity for all. Why is this so? Because Dover is where the United States of
America was born 233 years ago. The birth place of the American spirit envied by
everyone - and matched by none.
Today let me assure the citizens of Dover, that the Mayor and Council stand shoulder
to shoulder, united together to do whatever it takes to return our city to the status
prior to this unprecedented national crisis working closely with our partners from
Kent County, the State of Delaware and the Federal Government - our local
educational institutions, the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, the Kent
Economic Partnership and others we will come roaring back bigger, better and
stronger than before.
A renewed economic engine. We are Dover Strong, and our best days are in our
future. We must commit to the task to honor those who lost their fight with this
disease.
Someday we will all look back at these difficult times wondering how we survived.
And we will survive, we will survive. It will all seem like a very, very bad dream.
But we will awaken to a bright new day full of promise for the future.
As I close on a personal note to four ladies who dragged me kicking and screaming
into the 21st Century assuring me that computers are our friends and WebEx and
Zoom are useful tools - Thank you to my wife Cindy, City Clerk Traci McDowell.
Ms. Kay Sass and Ms. Yvonne Martine. They, like each of you, are my heroes.
Finally, I know some people tire of me saying this, but it sincerely comes from my
heart.
I believe in Dover and I believe in each of you.”
PRESENTATION - 2019 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR)
(REMI OMISORE)
Mr. Remi Omisore of CliftonLarsonAllen reviewed the 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR).
Mr. Slavin pointed out that GASB pronouncements, in particular GASB 83, are not specifically
directed at the City of Dover, but are accounting standards that they wish to achieve to maintain high
bond ratings. He noted that GASB standards can be external cost drivers to the budget because they
require them to book expenses differently. For instance, the City’s OPEB liability is really the result
of public pension funds being locked down by GASB as a result of some of the looting and
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mismanagement of private pension funds at least 20 plus years ago. Mr. Slavin advised that it is not
because of any negligence or any deficit in the City’s operations, it is simply that standard is being
applied now that was not applied before.
Mr. Lindell moved for acceptance of the report, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously
carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION REVIEW
Community Development staff met with the Community Development Advisory Committee
(CDAC) on March 10, 2020 for the review and recommendations for the multi-year 2020-2024
CDBG grant applications and the proposed FY20 Action Plan budget.
Staff recommended approval of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the FY20 Action Plan.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of Staff’s recommendation, seconded by
Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
STAFF SUBSTITUTE - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2020-05 AMENDING CHAPTER 22 -
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE IX - LODGINGHOUSES AND
ARTICLE X - RENTAL DWELLINGS
During its meeting of February 25, 2020 the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
referred the Ordinance back to Staff. Members were provided a Staff Substitute #1 for Ordinance
#2020-05 for review.
Staff recommended adoption of Staff Substitute #1 for Ordinance #2020-05.
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised that the substitute
ordinance has a number of very strong safeguards and a number of requirements for property
owners, as follows:
• Only a registered property owner living in the City of Dover may actually rent their property
as a short term rental
• Limiting the number of rental days per year
• Limiting the number of guests
• Notification to neighbors
• Providing certain basic information to any guest who comes to the property such as contact
information and phone numbers
• Annual license and inspection
Mr. Hugg advised that the ordinance will need to be amended to specifically and clearly spell out
which zoning districts will permit short-term rentals and to include new definitions from the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He noted that the ordinance also changes some
provisions in the zoning ordinance, cleans up a couple of definitions and addresses the definition
of things like lodging houses, which means it will have to go before the Planning Commission for
a text amendment as part of this process.
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Mr. Sudler suggested that the ordinance be reviewed by someone with specific experience with the
State’s Landlord Tenant Code.
Mr. Sudler expressed concern with a situation where the short-term resident refuses to vacate the
premise and the only entity that can evict a person is the courts because it is a civil matter. He
recommended that Mr. Hugg speak with JP Court Judge Nikki Austin regarding the eviction process.
Mr. Lindell moved to refer Staff Substitute #1 to Proposed Ordinance #2020-05 back to Staff for
continuing review. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg advised that the City does have provisions for special
events, such as weddings and graduation parties, and a special event permit is required. He noted
that he found in his research that Airbnb's or short term rentals are the locations for weddings,
receptions, and those types of events.
The motion to refer Staff Substitute #1 to Proposed Ordinance #2020-05 back to Staff for
continuing review was unanimously carried.
INTERIM REPLACEMENT FOR RETIRING 911 SUPERVISOR
Mr. Hare advised members that the 911 supervisor was retiring after 31 years and a replacement was
needed. He requested that some exceptions be made to allow the current 911 supervisor to return
as a contractor for 24 hours a week for six weeks to provide training.
Police Chief Thomas Johnson advised that there are very few positions under the umbrella of the
police department that are so specialized and in such limited supply that he needed to make sure that
there was solid continuity, if for no other reason than for a risk management reason.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Chief Johnson advised that this is a request for the two-pronged
approach of continued appropriate oversight of the critical functions of that job and the selection and
training of the new manager. He noted that the current 911 supervisor essentially built this position
over the last two plus decades and there is a lot of specific material that needs to be passed on.
Mr. Neil noted that he has not seen any change in diversity in the City's hiring practices and, because
a lot of quality people are going to be losing their jobs, it may be a wonderful time to bring some
diversity into that office.
Mr. Sudler stated that when it comes to a new job, it is very important to transfer that information
and knowledge from the person who had it for many years to the person that is coming on board.
Mr. Sudler echoed what Councilman Neil said in regards to looking at diversity if there was an
opportunity, although all qualified candidates or applications were welcomed. He advised that he
thought it was time to move forward with helping to diversify the workforce in the City of Dover.
Mr. Sudler suggested that Chief Johnson read the Diversity and Inclusion assessment report if he
had not done so already.
Mr. Slavin reminded members that the reason they stopped hiring retirees back to the very job they
have done and paying them for doing the very job they have done the day after they retired is
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because the IRS does not allow it. He noted that there had been no formal proposal, including how
long, how many hours, what the cost implications are, and what the overall budget implications are,
that could be judged against the 10 point test to determine if it was different than the day to day
work this person has done. Mr. Slavin advised that framing this as a public safety issue would put
them on a slippery slope of having to defend some bad personnel practices.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mayor Christian advised that Chief Johnson has pledged to have a clear
line of succession for people in vital jobs.
Mr. Lindell echoed concerns with the absence of a line of succession and the IRS regulations and
he asked if there was guidance from the federal government about any waivers in this case.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that, based on IRS regulations, in order to hire
someone as a contractor they must be in the business of doing that job with a business license, have
other clients besides just the City of Dover, and at least a six-month separation. She stated that if
Council were to approve this, they would be going against the IRS regulation. Mrs. Mitchell advised
that she spoke with the audit firm and they have suggested getting a legal opinion.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mayor Christiansen advised that the job had been posted.
Mr. Slavin moved to refer this matter to the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
once the legal opinion has been received. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Chief Johnson advised that he had spoken with Mrs. Kober about staying
on part-time before she retires and she agreed to be retained as a special employee, a special
contractor, or extending her date with compensation that relieves the loss that she would incur by
not collecting her pension. He stated that she would be comfortable with whichever platform keeps
her financially whole on the trajectory that she would have been on. Chief Johnson assured members
that Staff was working on a plan B but that it would not be as good as plan A.
Mr. Sudler asked how long the Chief had known that this employee was going to retire.
Responding, Chief Johnson stated that he had known for approximately two weeks and he had two
weeks left to figure out exactly how to proceed when she leaves.
The motion to refer this matter to the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
once the legal opinion has been received was unanimously carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS - MARCH 2020
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Slavin, the following monthly reports were accepted
by consent agenda:
City Assessor's Report
City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
City Manager's Report (February and March)
City Planner's Report
Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report (February and March)
Fire Chief's Report
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Police Chief's Report
QUARTERLY REVIEW - CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN (JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND
MARCH)
Members were provided the Quarterly Report for the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) as of
March 31, 2020.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Report for the Capital
Investment Plan (CIP) as of March 31, 2020. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC FUND BUDGET
A public hearing on the Electric Revenue Fund Budget is required for compliance with the City of
Dover Electric Revenue Bonds Resolution prior to adoption of the budget. Staff recommended that
the public hearing be set for June 8, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Neil moved to set a public hearing for June 8, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. for the 2020/2021 City of
Dover Electric Fund Budget, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
REVISITING EMERGENCY ORDINANCE #2020-06 WAIVING CERTAIN CHARTER,
CODE, POLICY AND PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS DURING THE COVID-19 VIRUS
STATE OF EMERGENCY
Emergency Ordinance #2020-06 was adopted April 13, 2020 (effective March 23, 2020), with the
understanding that it would be revisited in 30 days.
Mr. Anderson stated that he believed that Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, and Staff have done
a wonderful job, have behaved responsibly, and have maintained excellent communication. He
stated that he believed that Ordinance #2020-06 should expire within the next 30 days and that he
supported continuing it for the next 30 days.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Anderson advised that beginning June 1, 2020 the State will begin
phase 1 of the reopening under the State of Emergency.
Mr. Neil moved to approve the extension of Emergency Ordinance #2020-06 for another
30 days beyond its expiration of the 13th of May to the 13th of June or until Council members
see fit for it to expire. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
2020/21 CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Staff Appointments for 2020/2021,
seconded by Mr. Slavin and, by a unanimous roll call vote, the following appointments were
made:
City Assessor - Cheryl A. Bundek
Building Inspector - David S. Hugg III
City Clerk - Traci A. McDowell
Assistant City Clerk - Janella M. Tauchus
Controller/Treasurer - Lori Peddicord
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Assistant Controller/Treasurer - Kimberly A. Cruz
Assistant Treasurers - Traci A. McDowell
- Janella M. Tauchus
Fire Marshal - Jason A. Osika
City Solicitor - Nicholas H. Rodriguez
Deputy City Solicitor - Gary E. Junge
2020/21 ANNUAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
By motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Neil, the 2020/21 Annual Committee
Appointments were unanimously deferred and current members were requested to continue
serving until the appointments/reappointments are made.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-03 APPROVAL OF THE FY 2020-2024 FIVE YEAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED PLAN,
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND POLICIES
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2020-04. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Slavin and, by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted the following
Resolution:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2020-2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLAN RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Dover is entitled to $277,443 through the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has prepared the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, in accordance with
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines, that serves as the
primary planning document for identifying and meeting the housing and community development
needs for the low and moderate-income residents of Dover; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover is in favor of utilizing the Community Development Block Grant
funds for the community development purposes in accordance with the National Community
Development objectives of benefiting low and moderate income families, eliminating slums and
blight, and meeting other community development objectives; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the City
of Dover to submit a Consolidated Plan and an Action Plan for Application for Federal Assistance
including the proposed use of funds and including certain certifications and policies to obtain its
$277,443 entitlement; for eligible activities; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER APPROVE THE 2020-2024 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan
and application for Federal Assistance included in the Consolidated Plan, along with certifications
and policies attached and authorize its forwarding to the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development for consideration.
ADOPTED: May 11, 2020
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-04 AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE - CONTROLLER/TREASURER,
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND ASSISTANT TREASURERS
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2020-04. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Slavin and, by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted the following
Resolution:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
WHEREAS, the City of Dover's investment policy includes the investment of funds up to $100,000
per banking institution, investments in the State of Delaware Investment Pool, and the purchase and
sale of investment grade corporate bonds, and U.S. Treasury and agency securities; and
WHEREAS, the banking institutions, brokerage firms, trust companies, and other various financial
institutions require an Authorizing Resolution for the opening of accounts, and for purchasing,
selling, transferring, assigning, and handling securities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, that the
Controller/Treasurer, Assistant Controller/Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers are hereby authorized
to open accounts with banking institutions and purchase, sell, transfer, assign, and handle securities
and that they are authorized to sign all related forms;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transactions in these accounts be carried out with any one
signature; and
That the following are the office holders authorized for these purposes, until further notice:
Lori Peddicord - Controller/Treasurer
Kimberly A. Cruz - Assistant Controller/Treasurer
Traci A. McDowell - Assistant Treasurer
Janella M. Tauchus - Assistant Treasurer
ADOPTED: MAY 11, 2020
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, thanked members of Council for their vote of confidence in
her and she thanked the public works crews for their work. She also announced that budget hearings
were planned for June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mayor Christiansen advised that they were on track for the police
department promotions.
Mr. Anderson thanked Mrs. Mitchell for her work with the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce
and other entities to help the small businesses, especially the help getting businesses the necessary
supplies like masks, gloves, sanitation supplies, and hand sanitizer.
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Mr. Anderson noted Military Spouse Appreciation Day had just passed and Armed Forces Day, for
those who are currently serving, and Memorial Day, for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, were
coming up. He hoped that even in the midst of all of this that people take time to remember what
it has taken to make this country free and prosperous and those who have sacrificed to do so.
Mr. Taylor congratulated Mr. Hare on his election as Council President; Christina Kober and
Tim Stump on their retirements; and he thanked the public works professionals for their
professionalism and excellence.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Annual
Meeting of May 11, 2020 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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PROCLAMA_TJON
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character and central to how we meet our
challenges. The nation 's elected leaders are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism
as a cost-effective strategy to meet city needs; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our cities and
nation, from educating students for the jobs of the 2 P 1 century and supporting veterans and military
families to preserving the environment and helping communities recover from natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient
communities and providing education, career skills and leadership abilities for those who serve.
National service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve with, both through
their direct service and by recruiting and managing millions of additional volunteers; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate commitment, dedication,
and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in
their future endeavors.
WHEREAS, the corporation of National and Community Service shares a priority with local leaders
nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives and strengthen communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim April 7, 2020, as
National Service Recognition Day
in the City of Dover, Delaware, and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national
service in our city, to thank those who serve, and to find ways to give back to their communities.
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ROBIN R.~TIANSEN
Mayor
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PETITION TO ANNEX AND REZONE PROPERTY
Public Hearing Before the City Council on June 8, 2020
Recommendation from the Planning Commission Meeting of May 18, 2020
With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review
File Number: AX-20-01
Ordinance Number: 2020-02
Applicants: Holly L. Mayer
Owner of Record: Holly L. Mayer
Property Address: 1448 N. Little Creek Road, Dover DE
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000
Lot Size: 0.22 acres (9,453 SF)
Present Zoning: RMH (Residential Manufactured Home Zone)
Proposed Zoning: R-8 (One Family Residence Zone)
Comprehensive Plan Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas
Designation:
Comprehensive Plan Residential Medium Density
Land Use Designation:
Present Use: Single Family Dwelling
Proposed Use: Single Family Dwelling
Utility Availability: Electric: 1448 N. Little Creek Road is currently served by City
of Dover Electric.
Water and Sanitary Sewer: 1448 N. Little Creek Road is not
currently served by the City of Dover Water or Sanitary Sewer.
Water service is available on the adjacent side of N. Little
Creek Road. Sanitary Sewer is available; however, it is
approximately 310 feet away from the property, on Acacia
Place. The developer would be responsible for extending the
sanitary sewer main from Acacia Place to the property. This
property is situated on the south side of the road. Installation of
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providing service to the proposed development including
tapping the water main, extending and tapping the sewer main,
paying impact fees and obtaining permits.
Planning Commission The applicant expressed her interest in annexing into the City
Recommendation: and her need to hook into City Sewer and Water. Following a
public hearing on May 18, 2020, where no members of the
public spoke regarding the proposed annexation and rezoning,
the Planning Commission voted in favor of the annexation with
a proposed R-8 zoning with seven (7) votes in favor and no
votes in opposition (two members absent).
Summary
This application is for the Annexation and Rezoning of the property at 1448 N. Little Creek
Road, Dover. It is a parcel of land totaling 0.21 acres +/- (9,435 SF). The owner of record is
Holly L. Mayer. Tax Parcel: ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000.
Existing Property
The property is located on the south side of N. Little Creek Road and east of Acacia Place. The
boundary of the City of Dover is currently across N. Little Creek Road and along the eastern
boundary of the parcel. This annexation will include the adjoining right-of-way of N. Little
Creek Road equal to the property’s frontage width to connect the property to the existing City
boundary on the north side of N. Little Creek Road.
The property includes an existing single family dwelling. The property is currently zoned RMH
(Residential Manufactured Home Zone) in Kent County. The owner would like to continue to
live in the dwelling as they seek to connect to City utilities.
Surrounding Land Uses
To the east of the parcels fronting N. Little Creek Road, is a vacant parcel and two manufactured
home parks. A little further to the east are three single family lots similar in size to the subject
parcel that are within Kent County. To the west and south of the parcel is a large agricultural
field which is also in Kent County. The parcels on the north side of N. Little Creek Road are a
mixture of single family dwellings (many of which are in Kent County), duplex units of Acorn
Farms (directly north of the subject property), and townhomes.
Comprehensive Plan
In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the Potential Annexation Areas (Map 13 -1) identifies the
property in the Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas. The Growth and Annexation Plan
Chapter (Chapter 13) notes that “Lands in this category are primarily enclaves of unincorporated
territory mostly surrounded by the City of Dover. In all or most of these cases, the City provides
these parcels with one or more essential service (sewer, water, police, fire, trash).” For Category
1: High Priority Annexation Areas, it notes in the Recommendations that “the City will not
extend sewer and/or water infrastructure to Category 1 areas unless the property owners annex
into the City” with consideration given for issues of health, safety and welfare.
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The Comprehensive Plan also sets the review criteria for the review of zoning for parcels being
proposed for annexation. Chapter 13, page 13-9 notes that the Zoning Review may include:
• Proposed zoning be in compliance with the land use category shown on Map 13-2 and used
in conjunction with Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix;
• Character and compatibility of the surrounding land uses and properties;
• The street type and capacity serving the property;
• Environmental concerns and conditions that may influence land use and zoning;
• Market concerns and conditions;
• The compatibility with the overall goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas identifies the Land Use for this property to
be Residential Medium Density. The Land Development Plan Chapter (Chapter 12) makes the
following recommendation for Residential Medium Density Land Use in the East Dover
Neighborhood area of the City:
East Dover Neighborhood: Residential Medium Density
The East Dover Neighborhood is essentially developed in older established developments such as
Towne Point, White Oak Farms, Baytree, Edgehill and Schoolview. Recent development has
occurred primarily along North and South Little Creek Road. These developments such as
Lexington Glen PND and Clearview Meadows have built-out with a mix of housing types that
includes single family detached homes, duplexes and townhouses. The area includes the
extensive highway and entertainment-based commercial zones as well as Garrison Oak Business
and Technology Center and the Dover Air Force Base to the south. The East Dover
Neighborhood area also includes agricultural lands and several areas of manufactured housing in
the MH zone. There is potential for additional residential construction with Patriot Village and
potential development of Rojan Meadows (vicinity of Acorn Lane and North Little Creek Road).
Challenges include maintaining the character and value of older developments, many of which
have significant proportions of rental units, managing traffic issues, and minimizing conflicts
between uses.
As part of the Land Development Plan, Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix specifies that
the following zones are compatible with this land use classification of Residential Medium
Density.
R-8 (One Family Residential)
R-7 (One Family Residential)
RM-1 (Medium Density Residential)
RM-2 (Medium Density Residential)
RG-1 (General Residential)
RG-2 (General Residential)
RG-3 (Group Housing)
RGO (General Residence and Office)
MH (Manufactured Housing)
C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
Request for R-8 (One Family Residence Zone)
The applicant has requested the zoning of R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). The types of
permitted uses in the R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) are given in Article 3 §1 of the Zoning
Ordinance. See the following Code excerpt:
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Article 3, Section 1. – One-family residence zone (R-20, R-15, R-10, R-8 and R-7).
1.1 Uses permitted. In a one-family residence R-20, R-15, R-10, R-8 and R-7 zones, no building or
premises shall be used and no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered which is arranged,
intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any uses except the following:
1.11 The raising of field and garden crops, vineyards and orchard farming, the maintenance of nurseries,
and the seasonal sale of the products thereof, provided no building is erected and signs conform with
article 5, section 4.
1.12 One-family detached dwellings, not to exceed one such dwelling per lot.
1.13 Public buildings, structures and uses, including parks and playgrounds, subject to approval of site
plans by the planning commission in accordance with article 10, section 2.
1.14 The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning commission in
accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in section 10.1 and to any
specified requirements set forth below:
(a) Places of worship, including parish houses; [and] schools, including nursery schools,
kindergartens and day care centers in accordance with article 5, Supplementary
Regulations, section 14. Child day care facilities; philanthropic and eleemosynary
institutions; hospitals and sanitariums for general medical care; and funeral homes
subject to the following requirements:
i. Any school permitted under this paragraph [subsection 1.14(a)] shall be a nonprofit
organization within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Act and shall be
registered effectively as such thereunder.
ii. Any school permitted under this paragraph [subsection 1.14(a)], other than a
kindergarten, nursery school, or day care center, shall occupy a lot with an area of
not less than two acres, plus one acre for each 100 pupils for which the building is
designed.
iii. Any kindergarten or nursery school permitted under this paragraph [subsection
1.14(a)] shall be limited to a maximum of 50 children in zones R-8 thru R-20 and
a maximum of 100 children in all other zones. At least 100 square feet of outdoor
play space per child shall be provided. Outdoor play space shall be fenced or
otherwise enclosed on all sides and shall not include driveways, parking areas, or
land unsuited by other usage or natural features for children's active play space.
Fencing or other enclosures shall be a minimum height of four feet. The minimum
lot area for each ten, or remainder over the multiple of ten, children shall be the
same as the minimum lot area requirement for each dwelling unit in the districts in
which such uses are to be located.
iv. No such building or part thereof shall be erected with less than a 50-foot front yard
or nearer than 25 feet from any other street or property line.
v. The sum of all areas covered by all principal and accessory buildings shall not
exceed 20 percent of the area of the lot.
vi. Courts shall conform to the requirements of article 5, section 3 hereof.
(b) Railroad and public utility rights-of-way and structures necessary to serve areas within
the city, subject to such conditions as the planning commission may impose in order to
protect and promote the health and safety and general welfare of the community and
the character of the neighborhood in which the proposed structure is to be constructed.
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(c) Country clubs or other annual membership clubs, catering exclusively to members and
their guests, and accessory private playgrounds, golf courses, swimming pools, tennis
courts and recreation buildings not conducted as business enterprises, provided that
the following operations shall be prohibited:
i. Outdoor entertainment, live or mechanical;
ii. The use of outdoor public address systems for any purpose; and
iii. Exterior lighting producing glare at the lot line other than that essential for the
safety of the users of the premises.
No building erected under the provisions of this paragraph [subsection 1.14(c)] shall
be so erected nearer than 50 feet to any street or property line.
(d) Adult day care facilities in accordance with Article 5—Supplementary Regulations,
Section 22—Adult Day Care Facilities.
1.15 Accessory uses, limited to the following:
(a) Professional office or studio of an artist, dentist, musician, teacher, or physician, but
not including veterinarians, provided that:
i. Such office or studio is incidental to the residential use of the premises and is carried
on by a resident thereon with not more than one nonresident assistant; and
ii. Such office or studio shall occupy not more than 30 percent of the area of one floor
of the main building.
iii. Studios where dancing or music instruction is offered to groups in excess of four
pupils at one time or where concerts or recitals are held are prohibited.
iv. Medical centers, barbershops, beauty parlors, real estate offices, funeral homes
or similar uses shall not be considered permitted accessory uses.
(b) Garden house, tool house, playhouse, greenhouse or pool incidental to the residential
use of the premises and not operated for gain.
(c) Private garage, provided that, in the case of a one-family dwelling, such garage shall
have a capacity of not more than three passenger automobiles. One such space may
be leased to a person not [a] resident on the premises.
(d) Keeping domestic animals as pets, provided not more than three (3) dogs over six
months old, shall be permitted.
(e) Keeping of chickens for individual domestic purposes subject to the following
restrictions:
i. Keeping of chickens shall not be permitted on lots smaller than 10,890 square feet
in lot area.
ii. No more than five (5) chickens shall be permitted on a residential lot.
iii. Chickens shall be registered with the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
iv. Chickens shall be penned in a coop that shall be at least four (4) square feet per
chicken.
v. All chicken coops shall be located in a rear yard and shall be a minimum of 20 feet
from side and rear property lines.
vi. Any odor associated with the chickens shall not be discernable from property lines.
vii. Keeping of roosters shall be prohibited.
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viii. Any lot with chickens shall either comply with these requirements by June 1, 2016
or remove the chickens.
(f) Dormitories accessory to schools, provided that such dormitories conform to the bulk
regulations of the RG-1 zone. For purposes of computing bulk requirements, each four
rooms shall be considered one dwelling unit. Parking shall be calculated as identified in
Article 6—Off-Street Parking, Section 3—Required off-street parking spaces,
Paragraph 3.1—Schedule of requirements.
(g) Customary home occupations, provided that:
i. No display of products, goods and/or signs shall be visible from the street.
ii. Such home occupation shall be incidental and secondary to the residential use of
the premises and shall be conducted in the principal building by the resident or
residents that reside therein.
iii. Nonresident assistants or co-workers shall be prohibited.
iv. Such home occupation shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the area of one
floor in the principal building.
v. There shall be no exterior effect such as noise, traffic, odor, dust, smoke, gas,
fumes, radiation, or electromagnetic interference.
1.16 [1.2] Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10,
section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or enlargement
of all structures and related accessory structures. Such approval shall also be required prior to the
issuance of certificates of occupancy for a change of use.
1.17 [1.3] Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article 5,
section 8.1.
1.18 [1.4] [ Closed zone. ] Zone R-7 is a closed zone in accordance with article 10, section 5.19.
1.19 [1.5] [ Signs. ] Signs shall meet the regulations found in article 5, section 4, supplementary sign
regulations.
Recommendation of Planning Staff:
Staff recommends the annexation of the property at 1448 N. Little Creek Road and its rezoning
to R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) be approved as submitted. The subject property is in the
City’s Annexation Plan of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan as Category 1: High Priority
Annexation Areas with a Land Use Designation as Residential Medium Density. The R-8 zoning
is consistent with the development in the area and is consistent with the Land Use Designation of
Residential Medium Density. The R-8 zoning is appropriate for the current use of the property as
a one family detached dwelling and the size of the parcel (minimum lot size in R-8 is 8,000 SF).
Recommendation of Planning Commission
The application was represented by the property owner Ms. Holly Mayer. Following a public
hearing on May 18, 2020, where no members of the public spoke regarding the proposed
annexation and rezoning the Planning Commission voted in favor of the annexation with the
proposed R-8 zoning (One Family Residence Zone) with seven (7) votes in favor and no votes in
opposition (one member absent).
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The Development Advisory Committee Report and Comments on the Application were provided
to the Planning Commission for consideration. The questions from the Planning Commission
focused on the urgency for utility connections and the possibility of a financial hardship on
behalf of the applicant presented by Mr. Jason Lyon, Department of Water and Wastewater. See
the included Excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the May 18, 2020 Planning Commission
meeting.
Submission of Plan of Services
As required by 22 Delaware Code §101, a Plan of Services has been submitted to the Office of State
Planning Coordination. A copy of the Plan of Services form and Attachment List is included. A copy
of the full Plan of Services submission with all attachments is on file with the Planning Office.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
1) From the agency comments received, it appears that ability to provide City water is
extremely feasible due to the proximity to existing infrastructure. It may be a little more cost
intensive to connect into the sanitary sewer service due to its location on Acacia Place
(entrance road to Acorn Farms) which is approximately 310 feet from the existing dwelling.
2) Upon annexation into the City of Dover, the property will be subject to the provisions of the
Dover Code of Ordinances. This includes procedures such as review processes for plans and
permits for construction activities, etc.
3) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Annexation & Rezoning application does
not represent a Building Permit or other construction activity permit approval. A separate
application submission showing all improvements is required before issuance of permits by
the City of Dover.
4) Regarding connection to City services (water and/or sanitary sewer) the applicant must
contact the City’s Department of Public Utilities for procedures, permitting and impact fees.
Attachments:
• Zoning Map Exhibit AX-20-01
• DAC Comments: Department of Public Works, Department of Public Works (Electric
and Water/Wastewater), Office of the Fire Marshal, DelDOT, and Kent Conservation
District
• Excerpt of Draft Minutes from May 18, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting
• Municipal Annexation Plan of Services Form with Attachment List
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CITY OF DOVER CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Public Works
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 2020
===========I Department
APPLICATION: LANDS OF HOLLY L. MAYER AT 1448 N. LITTLE
CREEK ROAD
FILE #: AX-20-01
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Public Works Department
CONTACT PERSON: Sharon J. Duca, P.E.
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Our office has no objection to the annexation of tax parcel ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES:
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. Residential uses within the City of Dover are required to have City of Dover trash service.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMENTS, PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE CONTACT
PERSON AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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CITY OF DOVER CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Electric &
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
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STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Wastewater
APPLICATION: LANDS OF HOLLY L. MAYER AT 1448 N. LITTLE Departments
CREEK ROAD
FILE #: AX-20-01
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell - Electric
Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Water / Wastewater
CONTACT PHONE #: Electric - 302-736-7070 Water / Wastewater – 302-736-7025
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC
1. Our office has no objections to the proposed annexation of tax parcel ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000
WATER / WASTEWATER
1. Our office has no objections to the proposed annexation of tax parcel ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000. Any
redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook. Impact fees will be applied to this
property.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. None
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. As per the Petition to Annex and Rezone Property, as heard by the Council Committee of the Whole, February 25,
2020, please find the following:
a. 1448 N. Little Creek Road is not currently served by the City of Dover Water or Sanitary Sewer. Water service is
available on the adjacent side of N. Little Creek Road. Sanitary Sewer is available; however, it is approximately
310 feet away from the property, on Acacia Place. The developer would be responsible for extending the sanitary
sewer main from Acacia Place to the property. This property is situated on the south side of the road. Installation
of utilities will require DelDOT approval. The property owner is responsible for any and all costs associated with
extending and providing service to the proposed development including tapping the water main, extending and
tapping the sewer main, paying impact fees and obtaining permits.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT
P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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APPLICATION: 1448 N Little Creek Rd
FILE #: AX-20-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Matthew Brown, Deputy Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:
1. No specific comments.
2. All building will require permits and be code compliant.
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2015 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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APPLICATION: Lands of Holly Mayer (1448 N. Little Creek Road)
FILE#: AX-20-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: 302-760-2768
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THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any
crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications
leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and
regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department.
Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin
permit process.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. DelDOT has No Objection to the Annexation.
2. If the property develops the property shall submit a pre-submittal meeting request through the PDCA
to begin the plan review process.
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KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
February 2020
APPLICATION: Lands of Holly L. Mayer at 1448 N. Little Creek Road
FILE #: AX-20-01
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: Jessica L. Verchick, EIT PHONE #: (302) 608-5370
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE
APPLICANT:
Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the annexation of the above referenced site.
2. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the re-zoning plan for the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing tree clearing etc.) takes place and
exceeds 5000 square feet; a detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted and
approved to the Kent Conversation District.
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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
May 18, 2020 Session 1
Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft
The Meeting Session 1 of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, May 18, 2020 at
5:30 PM as a Virtual Meeting using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx due to Delaware’s
Declaration of the State of Emergency for COVID-19. This application was previously postponed due to
the cancellations of the March 16, 2020 and April 20, 2020 meetings of the Planning Commission. The
Meeting Session was conducted with Acting Chair (Vice Chair) Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members
present were Mr. Adams, Mr. Roach, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Hartman, Dr. Jones, Mrs. Welsh, and Mr.
Baldwin (joined later). Mr. Tolbert was absent.
Staff members present were Mr. Dave Hugg, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Jason Lyon, Mr. Julian
Swierczek, Mrs. Samantha Bulkilvish, and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney.
1) AX-20-01 Lands of Holly L. Mayer at 1448 N. Little Creek Road - Public Hearing and
Review for Recommendation to City Council of an Annexation Request and Rezoning
Request for a parcel of land totaling 0.21 acres +/- (9,435 SF) located at 1448 N. Little
Creek Road, Dover. The property is currently zoned RMH (Residential Manufactured
Home Zone) in Kent County. The proposed zoning is R-8 (One Family Residence Zone).
The property is located on the south side of N. Little Creek Road and east of Acacia
Place. The annexation category according to Dover's 2019 Comprehensive Plan is
Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas and the land use designation is Residential
Medium Density. The owner is Holly L. Mayer. Property Address: 1448 N. Little Creek
Road. Tax Parcel: ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000. Proposed Council District 2. Ordinance
#2020-02. The First Reading of this Annexation Request was completed on February 10,
2020. Public Hearing before the Planning Commission is scheduled for May 18, 2020,
and Final Reading/Public Hearing is scheduled before City Council on June 8, 2020.
Representative: Ms. Holly Mayer, Owner
Mrs. Bulkilvish stated that Ms. Mayer is seeking to annex her property at 1448 North Little
Creek Road in order to hook into the City’s utilities. The property is currently zoned RMH
(Residential Manufactured Home Zone) in Kent County and the proposed zoning is R-8 (One
Family Residence Zone). According to the City’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the area is
designated as a Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area. The land use designation is
Residential Medium Density which will accommodate the proposed R-8 (One Family Residence
Zone). First Reading of this Annexation Request took place at the City Council meeting of
February 10, 2020.
Mr. Lyon stated that he has an update for this application in regards to the water and wastewater
connection. The water connection for this property has been discussed with the City Manager
and we have provided a waiver for her (the Applicant) to start the process to get connected to
water as her current well is inoperable. As far as the wastewater connection to this property, in
the Report you may notice that the connection to City infrastructure is over 300 linear feet away
and must be done through a grinder pump or a pressure lateral to the manhole in question. The
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City will be working with DNREC to discuss the options and their requirements of hooking into
centralized sewer as the financial cost of this could result in a hardship.
Ms. Maucher opened the hearing to the public and after hearing no one wishing to speak, closed
the public hearing.
Mrs. Welsh stated that Mr. Lyon made a comment about the financial hardship. She wants to
visit that with the Applicant as far as any issues there will be. Responding to Mrs. Welsh, Ms.
Mayer stated that they discussed it because she is going through the DNREC program to get a
loan for assistance. Based on estimates, they are looking at over $50,000 to tie in according to
two contractors because of the distance and the requirements versus the cost of a private septic
system. And also, because the loan itself is capped at a certain amount based on appraisal value
and the criteria that DNREC goes by for the loan program.
Mrs. Welsh moved to recommend approval to City Council for AX-20-01 Lands of Holly L.
Mayer at 1448 N. Little Creek Road and its rezoning to R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) as it is
part of the City’s Annexation Plan of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan in a High Priority
Annexation Area, seconded by Ms. Edwards and the motion was carried 7-0 by roll call vote
with Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Tolbert absent. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; for the reasons stated in her
motion and for the fact that the R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) is appropriate with the current
use of the property. Mr. Adams voting yes. Mr. Roach voting yes; it’s in the High Priority
Annexation Area and he hopes that she gets all of the financial help that she needs in regards to
the financial stress that it’s going to cause to tie in. Ms. Edwards voting yes; based on the fact
that the property is in the Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area according to the 2019
Comprehensive Plan and the R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) is appropriate for that property.
Mr. Hartman voting yes; on the basis that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and that
it’s consistent with the requirements of zoning. Dr. Jones voting yes; based upon previous
comments. Ms. Maucher voting yes; based on Staff recommendations and previous comments
from the Commissioners.
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Municipal Annexation Plan of Services
Pursuant to Title 22, Delaware Code, §101, any city or town proposing to extend its boundaries,
irrespective of any municipal charter provisions, whether such extension is proposed by action of the
General Assembly or pursuant to the provisions of a home rule charter, must submit a Plan of
Services to the Office of State Planning Coordination. The Plan of Services must be received by our
office for review and acceptance at least 20 working days prior to the final discretionary action taken
by the municipal legislative body. Please review your charter to identify the final discretionary action
for your particular jurisdiction. For example, in some municipalities, the act of voting to hold a
special election obligates the jurisdiction to annex the property in advance, pending the outcome of
the election. For your information, provisions of the Delaware Code applicable to annexations are
attached at the end of the Plan of Services.
● If you complete the form electronically, the template will expand as you type. You must also send a
signed original form through the regular mail. To submit attachments electronically, place your
cursor in the area indicated at the end of the document and use the Insert function on your toolbar.
● A completed Plan of Services demonstrates the ability of your municipality to provide utilities and
public services to the area proposed for annexation. We welcome the inclusion of supplemental
materials that illustrate the character of the site, any proposed development, and the impact the
proposed annexation will have on your community.
● The form and all attachments must be fully completed at the time of submission. The Plan of
Services will not be reviewed unless all attachments have been provided. You can use the list
below to be sure all attachments have been included with the Plan of Services.
Attachment Checklist
Locator map ~ attached
Annexation map from comprehensive plan ~ attached
Water facilities plan
• attached ~ on file with OSPC
Water provider letter ~ attached • not applicable
Wastewater facilities plan
• attached ~ on file with OSPC
Wastewater provider letter ~ attached • not applicable
Electric provider letter
Police, Fire, EMS letters
~ attached
~ attached
• not applicable
Current municipal budget ~ attached • onon filefile with OSPC
Current municipal audit ~ attached •~ not applicable
with OSPC
Annexation agreements
Planning or Annexation Committee report
• attached
~ attached
Signatures of Mayor and Town Engineer ~ attached
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MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION
PLAN OF SERVICES
1. Property Information
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1.1 Property name/description: Lands of Holly L. Mayer (AX-20-01)
1.2 Tax parcel identification number(s): ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000
1.3 Address: 1448 N Little Creek Road
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19901
1.4 Total acreage: 0.216 acres (9,453 SF)
1111~-----------
1.5 Locator map which clearly shows the parcel(s) and demonstrates contiguity attached.
1.6 Annexation map from the certified municipal comprehensive plan which clearly indicates the
location of the parcel(s) attached.
1.7 Name of petitioner for annexation: Holly L. Mayer
Address: 1448 N Little Creek Road
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19901
1.8 Municipality name: Dover Contact person: Samantha Bulkilvish
Address: P.O. Box 475
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19903
Phone: 302-736-7196 E-Mail: sbulkilvish@dover.de.us
2. Planning Information
2.1 Is the property developed?
1111~--- Yes
• No
2.2 How is the property identified in the certified municipal annexation plan?
Annexation area
• Short-term annexation area
Other (define): Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area
• Long-term annexation area
•
2.3 What is the land-use designation in the certified municipal annexation plan?
Residential
2.4 Current use: Single Family Dwelling Current county zoning: RMH
2.5
1111 Proposed use: Single Family Dwelling Proposed municipal zoning: R-8
2.6 Proposed density: One Dwelling Unit Maximum allowable density: 1 DU/8,000 SF
2.7 EDUs within current municipal boundaries: 23,181 EDU's
Vacant acreage within current municipal boundaries: 1,601.53 acres +/-
2.8 Utility/Service: Provider:
Water Current On-Site Well / Future City of Dover
Wastewater transmission Potential City of Dover
Wastewater treatment Current On-Site Septic / Potential Kent County
Electricity City of Dover
Police City of Dover
Fire Dover Fire Department
EMS Kent County
Road maintenance and repair State of Delaware
Other:
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3. Abbreviated Plan of Services
Indicate if any of the following conditions apply to the proposed annexation area and proceed
to Section 9. If none apply, proceed to Section 4.
~ The property is an enclave1 of five (5) acres or less.
• The property is ten (10) acres or less and more than 50% is within municipal boundaries.
• The property has been subdivided and fully developed and utilities and services are
currently provided by the municipality.
The property has been subdivided and fully developed and utilities/services are provided by
• the municipality or another public utility. The public utility must supply a letter of
concurrence describing their ability to provide necessary services to the proposed
annexation area.
4. Water System
4.1
• Check here if the municipality will provide water to the proposed annexation area, attach relevant
sections of the most recent water facilities plan and complete Items 4.2 through 4.7. If not, proceed
to Item 4.8.
4.2
1111 Current municipal system capacity (maximum gpd without capital expenditure):
4.3 Average municipal water usage (gpd):
4.4
1111 DNREC permit allocation (gpd): DNREC permit #:
4.5 Estimated future water demand (gpd) within current municipal boundaries based on approved EDUs
and full build-out of vacant acreage under current zoning:
4.6 Estimated future water demand for the proposed annexation area (gpd) based on EDUs for
proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed zoning:
4.7 If the current infrastructure cannot meet the estimated demand of the proposed annexation area,
indicate how this will be addressed:
4.8 If the municipality does not provide water, attach statement(s) from the water provider indicating
their ability to serve the proposed annexation area and briefly describing system capacity and capital
improvements needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under
the proposed zoning. The provider should detail specific phasing plans or other special
arrangements needed to supply service to the annexation area. • -----~
letter attached
5. Wastewater System
5.1
• Check here if the proposed annexation area will be served by a public wastewater system and
complete Items 5.2 through 5.8. If not, complete Items 5.8 and 5.9.
5.2
• Check here if the municipality will transmit and treat wastewater from the proposed annexation
area, attach relevant sections of the wastewater facilities plan, and complete Items 5.3 through 5.8.
• Check here if the municipality will transmit wastewater to another treatment operator and
proceed to Item 5.9.
• Check here if wastewater will be transmitted and treated by another treatment operator and
proceed to Item 5.9.
5.3 Current municipal treatment capacity (daily maximum gpd without capital expenditure):
5.4
1111 Current municipal average wastewater flow (gpd):
5.5 DNREC permitted discharge (gpd):
5.6 Estimated future wastewater demand (gpd) within current municipal boundaries based on approved
EDUs and full build-out of vacant acreage under current zoning:
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5.7 Estimated future wastewater demand for proposed annexation area (gpd) based on EDUs under
the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed zoning:
5.8 Describe any municipal or developer funded infrastructure improvements necessary to transmit
and/or treat waste from the proposed annexation area.
5.9 If the municipality does not provide wastewater transmission and/or treatment, attach statement(s)
from the wastewater service provider and/or treatment operator indicating their ability to serve the
proposed annexation area and briefly describing system capacity and capital improvements
needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning. The provider should detail specific phasing plans or other special arrangements needed to
supply service to the annexation area.
• letter attached
6. Electricity
6.1
•complete
Check here if the municipality will provide electric service to the proposed annexation area and
Items 6.2 and 6.3. If not, proceed to Item 6.4.
6.2 Date of the most recent municipal electrical facilities plan:
6.3 Describe electrical upgrades underway or planned within the next 5 years for the proposed
annexation area:
6.4 If electrical service is to be provided by another jurisdiction or a public utility regulated by the
Delaware Public Service Commission, attach a statement from the provider indicating their ability to
serve the proposed annexation area and briefly describing phasing plans or special arrangements
needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning.
• letter attached
7. Public Safety
7.1 Public safety and other non-municipal authorities are obligated to serve their territories and are to be
notified of proposed annexations. Attach copies of notification letters and any responses to and
from non-municipal police, fire, EMS, county or other authorities having jurisdiction in the proposed
annexation area.
• letters attached
8. Fiscal Information
8.1 Attach a copy of the municipality’s current fiscal year budget.
• budget attached
• budget on file with Office of State Planning Coordination
• budget not available; the fiscal management practices of the municipality are described as
follows :
8.2 Attach a copy of the most recent audit prepared for the municipality.
• audit attached
• •
audit on file with Office of State Planning Coordination audit not available
8.3 If applicable, attach copies of any annexation agreement(s) with owners, potential buyers or
developers, and/or service providers pertaining to the proposed annexation area.
• agreement(s) attached
• not applicable
8.4 If applicable, use the following table to indicate the source of funds to construct infrastructure
necessary to develop the annexation area to either the proposed density or maximum allowable
density under the proposed zoning. not applicable
•
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Impact Fees or
Capital 9:Jr Municipal
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Infrastructure Improvements
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Wastewater treatment .,_
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8.5 If app1Jc.2J)le, use the following table to indicate the source of funds to rnaintaln the annexation area
when U eloped to either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under !he proposed
zoning. D not applicable
Homeowner
Public Utility
Operating or
Fees or Other Municipal
and Condominium
Enterprise Funds
Maintenance Costs Association
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Waters stem
Wastewater transmission
Wastewater treatment
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Public streets
9. Certifications
rmation provided in this Plan of Services is complete and accurate to
tall lette required from service and utility providers are attached.
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1 The Office of State Planning Coordination has final discretion and is available to help your
municipality evaluate whether specific parcels meet these guidelines or merit additional
consideration due to unusual boundary configurations or other special factors. An enclave is
defined for the purpose of evaluating this Plan of Services as an individual lot, piece or parcel of
land, a group of parcels or an entire subdivision of record; where
a. the boundaries are not less than 50% contiguous with the boundaries of an annexing
municipal corporation; and which is designated by the municipality’s most recent certified
comprehensive plan as an annexation area; and
b. is lawfully accessible by vehicular traffic over lands lying within the annexing
municipal corporation; and
c. is receiving public services such as water, sewer, electric, police protection, fire
protection or trash collection, from the said municipal corporation, its municipal electric
company, or any water and/or sewer authority of which the said municipal corporation is a
member; or
d. in addition to item B, is not currently receiving public services but will have available
such public services as are provided to other properties within the annexing municipal
corporation whether by the said municipal corporation, its municipal electric company, any
water and/or sewer authority of which the said municipal corporation is a member, or by a
public utility regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission.
2 Enterprise funds, typically for municipal utilities, are financed by user fees for the utilities. The
purpose of enterprise funds is to provide services to consumers at a price that will cover both the
current cost of operations and the maintenance and financing of necessary capital assets.
Provisions of the Delaware Code Applicable to Annexations
Title 22 § 101 Annexation by city or town
Any city or town proposing to extend its boundaries, irrespective of any municipal charter provisions,
whether such extension is proposed by action of the General Assembly or pursuant to the provisions
of a home rule charter, except any proposed annexation that has been submitted to the Office of
State Planning Coordination prior to the effective date of this Act for review, shall conform to the
following provisions:
(a) All annexations must be consistent with the most recently adopted municipal comprehensive plan
meeting the requirements of Title 22, Chapter 7, Delaware Code. The area(s) being considered must
be depicted as area(s) for future annexation on the adopted plan. If a municipality does not have an
adopted comprehensive plan, or if its adopted comprehensive plan does not depict areas for future
annexation, it shall prepare and adopt a plan or plan amendment within 12 months of the effective
date of this Act. The municipality shall not approve any annexations until such plan or plan
amendment is adopted, notwithstanding any other charter provisions; except that during the 12-
month period a municipality may consider an annexation of already developed parcels where the
proposed use(s) will not change from that currently authorized in the adjacent jurisdiction and where
the primary purpose of the annexation is to address existing public health or safety issues such as,
but not limited to, failing on-site wastewater disposal systems or contaminated or inadequate drinking
water. In such cases the provisions of §101(b) through (f) of this section shall not apply.
(b) A city or town shall prepare a plan of services indicating those services it expects to provide to the
newly annexed area, how such services will be provided, and the fiscal and operating capabilities of
the municipality to provide such services. Should any services be provided by another jurisdiction or
a public utility regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission, the written comments of such
provider on the provider's ability to provide the necessary services for the proposed annexation shall
be obtained and included in the plan of services. The study shall be conducted in accordance with
standards or criteria established by the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues as administered
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by the Office of State Planning Coordination.
(c) At the time of annexation the jurisdiction shall by ordinance rezone the area being annexed to a
zoning classification consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan or development strategy.
(d) A municipality proposing annexation must fully comply with the provisions of Chapter 92, Title 29,
Delaware Code as to State notice, and must demonstrate that it has notified all other affected
jurisdictions, conducted a public hearing, and provided a comment period of at least 30 days before
formal annexation. The city or town proposing annexation shall file with the State Office of Planning
Coordination any written comments received concerning such proposed annexation together with
any response(s) thereto.
(e) The Advisory Council on Planning Coordination shall establish a mechanism for resolving
disputes between jurisdictions regarding annexations. The mechanism developed by the Council
shall address: determination of how the costs for the dispute resolution process are born among the
parties; timeline for the dispute resolution process; and extent to which the dispute resolution process
will be enforceable.
Title 22 § 702. Comprehensive development plan
(a) A planning commission established by any incorporated municipality under this chapter shall
prepare a comprehensive plan for the city or town or portions thereof as the commission deems
appropriate. It is the purpose of this section to encourage the most appropriate uses of the physical
and fiscal resources of the municipality and the coordination of municipal growth, development and
infrastructure investment actions with those of other municipalities, counties and the State through a
process of municipal comprehensive planning.
(b) Comprehensive plan means a document in text and maps, containing at a minimum, a municipal
development strategy setting forth the jurisdiction's position on population and housing growth within
the jurisdiction, expansion of its boundaries, development of adjacent areas, redevelopment
potential, community character, and the general uses of land within the community, and critical
community development and infrastructure issues. The comprehensive planning process shall
demonstrate coordination with other municipalities, the county and the State during plan preparation.
The comprehensive plan for municipalities of greater than 2,000 population shall also contain, as
appropriate to the size and character of the jurisdiction, a description of the physical, demographic
and economic conditions of the jurisdiction; as well as policies, statements, goals and planning
components for public and private uses of land, transportation, economic development, affordable
housing, community facilities, open spaces and recreation, protection of sensitive areas, community
design, adequate water and wastewater systems, protection of historic and cultural resources,
annexation and such other elements which in accordance with present and future needs, in the
judgment of the municipality, best promotes the health, safety, prosperity and general public welfare
of the jurisdiction's residents.
(c) The comprehensive plan shall be the basis for the development of zoning regulations as
permitted pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title.
(d) After a comprehensive plan or portion thereof has been adopted by the municipality in
accordance to this chapter, the comprehensive plan shall have the force of law and no development
shall be permitted except as consistent with the plan.
(e) At least every 5 years a municipality shall review its adopted comprehensive plan to determine if
its provisions are still relevant given changing conditions in the municipality or in the surrounding
areas. The adopted comprehensive plan shall be revised, updated and amended as necessary, and
re-adopted at least every 10 years.
(f) Municipalities shall file their adopted comprehensive plan with the Office of State Planning
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Coordination within 90 days of the effective date of this section, and within 90 days after any re-
adoption or revision, update or amendment thereto. Municipalities shall further provide to the Office
of State Planning Coordination by December 31 of each year a report describing implementation of
their comprehensive plan and identifying development issues, trends or conditions since the plan
was last adopted or amended.
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Municipal Annexation Plan of Services Summary of Attachments
City of Dover, DE
Annexation of 1448 N. Little Creek Road, Dover, DE
Attachments:
• Location Map: Zoning Map Exhibit AX-20-01
• Annexation map from Comprehensive Plan:
o Map 13-1 Potential Annexation Areas
o Map 13-2 Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas
• Wastewater provider letter:
o Letter to Kent County Department of Public Works
o Letter from Kent County Department of Public Works of March 12, 2020
• Email and Response regarding Electric Service
• Police, Fire and EMS Letters:
o Email followed by Letter sent to Dover Police Department
o Email followed by Letter sent to Dover Fire Department
o Email followed by Letter sent to Kent County Emergency Medical Services
• Report to Utility Committee on AX-20-01 Lands of Holly L. Mayer. 1448 N. Little Creek
Road
• Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Report on AX-20-01 Lands of Holly L. Mayer
at 1448 N. Little Creek Road forwarded to Planning Commission for meeting of March
16, 2020
Other Reference Links:
• City of Dover DRAFT 2020 Budget
https://www.cityofdover.com/proposed-budget-and-presentation
• City of Dover Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Year Ending June
30, 2018. Page 21 includes Audit information as Report of Independent Public
Accountants. (2019 CAFR in Draft and may be approved by end of March).
https://www.cityofdover.com/public-documents-finance
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2020-05
1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE
2 CITY OF DOVER.
3 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the said City
4 in accordance with Title 22, Chapter 1, Section 101 of the Delaware Code (22 Del.C.§ 101); and
5 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it to be in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area
6 contiguous to the present City limits, and hereinafter more particularly described, within the limits of the
7 City of Dover; and
8 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover provides that if an annexation is petitioned by all owners of
9 all property considered for annexation, no election shall be required. For an annexation petition not
10 requiring an election, such petition shall be processed in accordance with procedures established for
11 amendments to the zoning map, specified in Dover Code, Appendix B - Zoning. All annexation petitions
12 shall be processed concurrently with the rezoning of the property considered for annexation and shall be
13 subject to public hearing before City Council. Public notice shall be completed in accordance with the
14 provisions of the Dover Code relating to amendment of the zoning map.
15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
16 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
17 1. That the following described area, situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware,
18 along with all adjacent paths, sidewalks, roadways, and rights-of-way in their entirety, shall be annexed to
19 and included within the limits of the City of Dover:
20 Parcel 1
21 ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land and premises situated in East Dover Hundred,
22 Kent County and State of Delaware, and lying on the Southerly side of the public road,
23 leading from Dover to Little Creek by way of Dover Water Works and being about one mile
24 East from the East Boulevard, more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
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25 BEGINNING at a point where the Southerly right-of-way line of said public road is
26 intersected by the Westerly line of lands now or formerly of Edgar R, Longnecker, formerly
27 the Millington farm, and from thence running with the Westerly line of said Longnecker in
28 a Southerly direction a distance of One Hundred and Fifty (150) feet to a point; thence
29 running on a line parallel with the Southerly right-of-way line of said public road in a
30 Westerly direction a distance of Sixty (60) feet to a point; thence running on a line parallel
31 with the Westerly line of lands of said Longnecker in a Northerly direction a distance of One
32 Hundred and Fifty (150) feet to a point in the Southerly right-of-way line of said public road;
33 thence running with the Southerly right-of-way line of said public road in an Easterly
34 direction a distance of Sixty (60) feet to the place of beginning and containing Nine
35 Thousand (9,000) square feet of land, be the same more or less, the improvements thereon
36 erected being frame dwelling house with attachments and outbuildings.
37 And Being the same lands and premises as conveyed unto HERMAN E. MOORE and
38 ANNA M. MOORE, his wife, by Deed of WILIAM A. HAYES and MARIAN A. HAYES,
39 his wife, dated July 30, 1943, and recorded in the Office of Recorder of Deeds, in and for
40 Kent County, Delaware, in Deed Record Book G, Volume 16, Page 480.
41 Parcel 2
42 ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situated near Dover, in East Dover Hundred,
43 Kent County and State of Delaware, lying on the south side of North Little Creek Road,
44 between Dover and Little Creek, being bounded on the north by North Little Creek Road, on
45 the east and the south by reserved lands of Glen A. Empet Estate, and on the west by lands
46 now of Herman E Moore, and being more particularly described in accordance with a recent
47 survey by Earl D. Smith, Professional Land Surveyor, dated August 20, 1982, as follows, to
48 wit:
49 BEGINNING at a concrete monument in the south line of North Little Creek Road at a
50 corner for this piece and for lands now of Herman E. Moore, said point of beginning being
51 a distance of 595.0 feet as measured in a southeasterly direction from the intersection of the
52 centerline of Acorn Lane extended with the south line of North Little Creek Road; thence
53 running from said point of beginning with the south line of North Little Creek Road in a
54 southeasterly direction curving to the right on the arc of a circle having a radius of 2829.77
55 feet an arc distance of 3.00 feet to a pipe at a comer for this piece and for reserved lands of
56 Glen A. Empet Estate; thence running with said reserved lands of Glen,A. Empet Estate on
57 the following two (2) courses: (1) South 15 degrees 35 minutes 35 seconds West 145.0 feet
58 to a pipe; thence (2) North 72, degrees 57 minutes 57 seconds West 3.00 feet to a pipe at a
59 comer for lands of Joseph M. Satterfield and for lands now of Herman E. Moore; thence
60 running with said lands now of Herman E, Moore, North 15 degrees 35 minutes 35 seconds
61 East 145.0 feet to the point and place of beginning, and containing 435 square feet of land,
62 be the same more or less.
63 And Also Being the same lands and premises as conveyed unto HERMAN E. MOORE and
64 ANNA M. MOORE, his wife by Deed of HILDA E. BRYSON and ELEANOR LEWIS, by
65 Deed dated August 24, 1982, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for
66 Kent County, State of Delaware, in Book I Volume 37, Page 276. The said Herman E. Moore
67 departed this life on December 9, 1988, leaving Anna B. Moore as his surviving joint tenant.
68 The said Anna B. Moore having departed this life on September 4, 2009, and pursuant to her
69 Last Will and Testament as recorded in the Kent County Register of Wills Office, in Book I,
70 Volume l0, Page 145, devised said property unto her son, Donald E, Moore, Sr., the grantor
71 herein.
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72 The purpose of this Corrective Deed is to add the additional legal description which was
73 erroneously omitted from Deed Record Book 5902, Page 145 and Instrument Number
74 2011-193875.
75 Subject, however, to the reservations, restrictions, conditions and covenants of record and
76 subject to such state of facts as an accurate survey and/or inspection of the lands and
77 premises will disclose; the operation and effect of any zoning laws, .and building restrictions
78 imposed by public authority; and easements and public utility grants of record.
79 2. That the above described property shall be annexed into the City of Dover with a zoning
80 classification as set by City Council and in accordance with the zoning map and environs then in force,
81 effective upon such lands being included within the limits of the City of Dover.
82 3. That the certified copy of this resolution of annexation, together with a plot of the area annexed, shall
83 be filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County.
84 4. That the effective date of this resolution shall be the 9th day of June, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.
85 ADOPTED: *
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89 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN WILLIAM F. HARE
90 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
91 Actions History
92 06/08/2020 - Scheduled for Introduction - City Council
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2020-02
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3 1448 NORTH LITTLE CREEK ROAD
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
5 limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
7 described below from RMH - Residential Manufactured Home Zone (Kent County zoning classification)
8 to R-8 - One Family Residence Zone (City of Dover zoning classification).
9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
10 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
11 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
12 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from RMH
13 - Residential Manufactured Home Zone (Kent County zoning classification) to R-8 - One Family
14 Residence Zone (City of Dover zoning classification) on that property located at 1448 North Little
15 Creek Road, consisting of 0.22 +/- acres, owned by Holly L. Mayer.
16 (TAX PARCEL: ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000; PLANNING REFERENCE: AX-20-01; COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2)
17 ADOPTED: *
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19 Actions History
20 June 8, 2020 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council
21 May 18, 2020 - Public Hearing - Planning Commission
22 February 10, 2020 - First Reading - City Council
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PETITION TO ANNEX AND REZONE PROPERTY
Public Hearing Before the City Council on June 8, 2020
Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of May 18, 2020
With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review
File Number: AX-20-02
Ordinance Number: 2020-03
Applicants: MEB Properties, LLC c/o Martha E. Baynard
Christopher Custis
Louis J. Capano, III
Owner of Record: MEB Properties, LLC c/o Martha E. Baynard
Christopher Custis
Equitable Owner: Louis J. Capano, III
Property Address: 1385-1389 McKee Road, Dover DE
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-00-067.00-01-01.00-000
Lot Size: 78.60 acres
Present Zoning: RS1 (Single Family Residential Zone)
Proposed Zoning: RG-2 (General Residence Zone) 73.34 acres
C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) 5.26 acres
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone 1)
Comprehensive Plan Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas
Designation:
Comprehensive Plan Mixed Use
Land Use Designation:
Present Use: Residential/Agriculture
Proposed Use: Residential/Commercial
Utility Availability: Electric: 1385-1389 McKee Road is not currently served by the
City of Dover. Electric Service can be provided from a
connection on the opposite side of McKee Road.
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McKee Road. This property is situated on the northeast side of
the road. Installation of utilities will require DelDOT approval.
The property owner is responsible for any and all costs
associated with extending and providing service to the proposed
development including tapping the sanitary sewer and water
mains, upgrading capacity at downstream pump stations, paying
impact fees and obtaining permits.
Planning Commission A statement from Becker Morgan who was representing the
Recommendation: applicant was heard. A public hearing was held on May 18,
2020, where some members of the public from a neighborhood
across from the property to be annexed expressed concern for
increased traffic along McKee Road and the ability to enter and
exit their neighborhood safely. Following the public hearing the
Planning Commission voted in favor of the annexation with the
proposed RG-2, C-2A and COZ-1 zoning with the expectation
that the applicant would continue to work with the residents of
Emerald Point as they moved into the development process with
eight (8) votes in favor and no votes in opposition (one member
absent).
Summary
This application is for the Annexation and Rezoning of the property at 1385-1389 McKee Road,
Dover. It is a parcel of land totaling 78.60 acres +/-. The owner of record is MEB Properties,
LLC and Christopher Custis. Tax Parcel: ED-00-067.00-01-01.00-000.
Existing Property
The property is located on the east side of Scarborough Road at the intersection of Scarborough
Road and McKee Road. The boundary of the City of Dover is currently across McKee Road and
Scarborough Road along the southwesterly and northwesterly boundaries respectively of the
parcel. This annexation will include a large portion of right-of-way at the intersection of McKee
Road and Scarborough Road as well as the right-of-way of both roads equal to the property’s
frontage width to connect the property to the City boundary on the west side of both McKee
Road and Scarborough Road. (Railroad?)
The property includes an existing farmstead with a dwelling and many outbuildings in addition
to a manufactured home. The property is currently zoned RS1 (Residential Single Family Zone)
in Kent County. It includes areas of agricultural fields, woodlands, and wetlands.
Surrounding Land Uses
To the northwest of the across Scarborough Road is an industrial manufacturing park with access
from McKee Road (1525-1585 McKee Road). To the west and south of the parcel on the
southwest side of McKee Road is mostly residential with single family detached dwellings and
the residential subdivision of Emerald Point. To the southeast are multiple offices and the
College Business Park, the North Dover Elementary School, and a few residential parcels some
of which are in Kent County. The parcel to the northeast and east of the railroad tracks is a large
parcel within Kent County that is owned by DNREC.
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Comprehensive Plan
In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the Potential Annexation Areas (Map 13 -1) identifies the
property in the Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas. The Growth and Annexation Plan
Chapter (Chapter 13) notes that “Lands in this category are primarily enclaves of unincorporated
territory mostly surrounded by the City of Dover. In all or most of these cases, the City provides
these parcels with one or more essential service (sewer, water, police, fire, trash).” For Category
1: High Priority Annexation Areas, it notes in the Recommendation that “the City will not extend
sewer and/or water infrastructure to Category 1 areas unless the property owners annex into the
City” with consideration given for issues of health, safety and welfare.
The Comprehensive Plan also sets the review criteria for the review of zoning for parcels being
proposed for annexation. Chapter 13, page 13-9 notes that the Zoning Review may include:
• Proposed zoning be in compliance with the land use category shown on Map 13-2 and used
in conjunction with Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix;
• Character and compatibility of the surrounding land uses and properties;
• The street type and capacity serving the property;
• Environmental concerns and conditions that may influence land use and zoning;
• Market concerns and conditions;
• The compatibility with the overall goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas identifies the Land Use Category for this
property to be Mixed Use. The Land Development Plan Chapter (Chapter 12, Pages 12-7 and 12-
8) sets the following goals for Mixed Use areas of the City:
1. Encourage creation of neighborhood centers.
2. Within the close-knit neighborhood fabric there are opportunities for the creation of urban
centers. These centers should be established along major roadways and feature mixed use
development, pedestrian-friendly public environments and opportunities for connection to
future transit.
3. In order to encourage non-automobile access to the center, the activities should be clustered
within one-half mile radius (or 10-minute walk) and be located so as to draw upon residents
from a number of surrounding neighborhoods.
4. Develop strategies that will encourage the creation of well-defined public street spaces and
pedestrian-friendly village areas that encourage walking and bicycle use. This may include
on-street and behind building parking, and the creation of build-to lines for new development.
5. Improve access that limits public access to open space areas such as pedestrian, bicycle, and
transit networks to parks and natural areas.
6. Encourage the Mixed Use of residential and commercial uses in the Downtown area.
As part of the Land Development Plan, Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix specifies that
the following zones are compatible with this land use classification Category of Mixed Use.
R-8 (One Family Residential)
R-10 (One Family Residential)
RG-1 (General Residential)
RG-2 (General Residential)
RG-4 (General Residence Multistory Apartments)
RGO (General Residence and Office) (Downtown Redevelopment Target Area Only)
TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design)
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C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
C-1A (Limited Commercial)
C-2 (Central Commercial) (Downtown Redevelopment Target Area Only)
C-2A (Limited Central Commercial)
C-3 (Service Commercial)
CPO (Commercial and Professional Office)
IO (Institutional and Office)
Request for RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
The applicant has requested the zoning of RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and C-2A (Limited
Residence Zone). The types of permitted uses in the RG-2 and C-2A zones are given in Article 3
§2 and §14 respectively of the Zoning Ordinance. See the following Code excerpts:
Article 3, Section 2. - General residence zones (RG-1 and RG-2).
2.1 Uses permitted. In a general residence zone, no building or premises shall be used, and no building
or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in
part, for any purpose, except the following:
2.11 Any use permitted in one-family residence zones.
2.12 Garden apartments limited to placement within the RG-2 district only.
2.2 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article 5,
section 8.1.
2.3 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10,
section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or enlargement
of all structures and related accessory structures. Such approval shall also be required prior to the
issuance of certificates of occupancy for a change of use.
2.4 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning
commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in article
10, section 1:
(a) Townhouses subject to the following restrictions:
i. No more than one dwelling unit shall be permitted upon a lot.
ii. No more than four dwelling units shall be permitted in a group of townhouses.
iii. Each group of townhouses shall be physically separated from another by no less than
two dwelling units of a different housing type from other groups of townhouses on the
same side of the street.
iv. Townhouse groups shall be designed to minimize points of access to the public street
and to take access from an alley or other shared access where such access is available.
(b) Duplex dwellings subject to the following restrictions:
i. No more than one dwelling unit shall be permitted upon a lot
ii. Duplex dwellings shall be designed to minimize points of access to the public street and
to take access from an alley or other shared access where such access is available.
(c) Bed and breakfast inns in the RG-1 district only, subject to the following:
i. A bed and breakfast inn may only be established within a primary residential structure
or an associated accessory structure.
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ii. The owner of the property shall reside on the premises of the bed and breakfast inn or
in an adjacent premises. However, if ownership of the property is in the name of a
corporation, partnership, trust, etc., a full-time resident manager/operator/inn-keeper
shall reside in the principal structure on the subject property or adjacent property.
iii. The principal structure shall contain at least one full bathroom for the exclusive use of
the owner or resident manager and other members of the immediate household. In
addition, one full bathroom shall be provided for each two guestrooms. Each full
bathroom shall contain a minimum of one water closet (toilet), one lavatory (sink) and
one bathtub or shower stall and shall comply with all applicable building and plumbing
codes.
iv. The number of guestrooms requested shall be set forth in the application for conditional
use. The planning commission shall expressly establish the maximum number of
guestrooms permitted for any application for which approval is granted. In no case shall
a bed and breakfast inn contain more than ten guestrooms.
v. Off-street parking shall be provided at a minimum of two spaces, plus one space per
guestroom. Off-street parking shall be prohibited in the front yard, except that such
parking which may be customarily accommodated on a single width driveway may be
permitted. Required parking may be provided on the premises or off the premises,
provided that such off-premises parking is located within 150 feet walking distance of
the bed and breakfast property.
vi. Lot coverage for a bed and breakfast inn shall not exceed 60 percent of the lot.
vii. Signage is limited to one sign not to exceed six square feet in area. Signs may be
illuminated, provided that internally illuminated signs shall be prohibited.
viii. Meals may be served to residents and overnight guests only. No cooking appliances
or kitchenettes shall be permitted within the guestrooms, except small refrigerators and
microwave ovens.
ix. The stay of overnight guests shall be limited to 30 consecutive days.
x. The owner/operator of a bed and breakfast inn shall maintain a current City of Dover
business license, and the establishment shall be inspected by the City of Dover Fire
Marshal and the City of Dover Health Inspector for compliance with all applicable life
safety and health and sanitation codes.
(d) Student homes subject to the following siting and bulk criteria:
i. No student home shall be located closer than 500 feet from any other student home.
ii. The maximum allowable occupancy shall be four persons or the occupancy limit as
determined by the building and fire codes adopted by the City of Dover, whichever is
less.
iii. Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling unit.
iv. A student home shall not be permitted to be established within any semi-detached
dwelling, duplex dwelling, group dwelling, or townhouse dwelling unit.
v. Buildings or groups of buildings on the same lot with 15 or more units on the lot shall
not be subject to the student home regulations.
vi. Student homes shall be licensed under chapter 10, Housing Code [chapter 22,
Buildings and Building Regulations], article V [X], Rental Dwellings, of the Code of
Ordinances.
vii. Student homes shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 10, Housing Code [chapter
22, Buildings and Building Regulations], article III [VIII], Leases, of the Code of
Ordinances.
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(e) Multiple dwellings limited to placement in the RG-2 district only.
(f) Professional offices may be permitted on Governors Avenue between Water Street and Mary
Street, and on Route 8, subject to the following restrictions:
i. The office operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to maintain the residential
character of the surrounding neighborhood, and no changes or improvements shall be
made to the premises which might preclude utilization of the premises for residential
purposes in the future.
ii. There shall be no other professional office located in the same zoning district within 250
feet of the premises.
iii. No display of products or goods shall be visible from the street.
iv. There shall be no exterior effects such as noise, traffic, odor, dust, smoke, gas, fumes,
radiation, or electromagnetic interference.
v. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be required.
vi. No more than four off-street parking spaces shall be permitted. Furthermore, all off-
street spaces shall be visually screened from adjacent residential uses, to the greatest
extent possible, by employing a landscape screen no less than six and one-half feet
high, which landscape screen shall be properly maintained throughout the duration of
the professional office use on the subject premises.
vii. Signage shall be limited to one sign, not to exceed six square feet in area. No sign may
be illuminated.
viii. The hours of operation shall not commence prior to 6:00 a.m. and shall cease no later
than 8:00 p.m., with no more than four employees engaged in the operations upon the
premises at any given time.
ix. The planning commission shall have the authority to impose such additional conditions
and restrictions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the general health,
safety, and welfare of the residents of surrounding properties.
(g) In order to stimulate limited commercial activity in the RG-1 and RG-2 zones within the city's
historic district zone and/or where a historic district property or a property listed on the National
Register of Historic Places exists, and to make this area of historic Dover more attractive to
tourists and residents, antique shops, art galleries, gift and card shops, book stores, specialty
hobby stores, and restaurants with no alcoholic beverages may be permitted as accessory uses
incidental to the principal residence, subject to the conditional use approval of the planning
commission in accordance with Article 10—Planning Commission, Section 1—Approval of
conditional uses, and subject to the following:
i. Total floor area of any nonresidential accessory use shall not exceed 2,000 square feet.
ii. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be required to serve the residence and
the accessory use.
iii. Signage for the accessory use is limited to one sign not to exceed six square feet in
area. Signs may be illuminated, provided that internally illuminated signs shall be
prohibited.
(h) Off-street parking.
2.5 Reserved.
2.6 Administrative waivers:
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(a) The city planner shall have the authority to waive the bulk standards and parking requirements
of article 4, section 4.2 for all non-conforming lots that existed in the RG-1 zone prior to January
1, 2007, when deemed necessary for redevelopment. The applicant must request such waivers in
writing, stating the reasons that such waivers are necessary for development for redevelopment
of the subject parcel.
(b) The city planner shall have the authority to adjust the lot dimension requirements of article 4,
section 4.2 in the approval minor lot line adjustment plans, where no additional lots are created,
and to waive the bulk standards of article 4, section 4.2 for the placement of a structure on
associated lots when deemed necessary for redevelopment. The applicant must request such
waivers in writing, stating the reasons that waivers are necessary for redevelopment of the
subject property.
(c) The city planner shall have the authority to allow alternative parking surface, other than those
specified in article 6, section 3.6 provided that such off-street parking areas where alternative
surface is used are located within a rear yard. The applicant must request such a waiver in
writing, stating the reasons that waivers are necessary.
Article 3, Section 14. - Limited central commercial zone (C-2A).
14.1 Uses permitted. In a limited central commercial zone (C-2A), no building or premises shall be used,
and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or designed to be used,
in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
(a) Retail stores.
(b) Business, professional or governmental offices.
(c) Personal service establishments.
(d) Restaurants.
(e) Service establishments.
(f) Hotels.
(g) Places of public assembly.
(h) Drive-throughs.
(i) One family residences, including attached and semi-detached dwellings, complying with the
bulk standards of the RG-1 (General Residence) zone.
(j) Apartments and multi-family dwellings.
14.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning
commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in article
10, section 1:
(a) Parking lots and parking structures as a principal use on suitably landscaped lots.
(b) Fuel pumps accessory to a permitted use.
14.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than offstreet
parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for outdoor eating areas
associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the city planner.
14.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article 5,
section 8.1.
14.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10,
section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or enlargement
of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change of use.
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COZ-1: Corridor Overlay Zone
The subject site area involved with this application is located within the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone). The Zoning Ordinance details the requirements of the COZ-1 in Article 3 §27
and its subsections. The Corridor Overlay Zone as a planning and growth management tool is
designed to foster an attractive, efficient, and economically vibrant urban corridor along Route
8/Forrest Avenue and Saulsbury/McKee Roads. To this end, more stringent standards are
applied to development taking place in the corridor.
Recommendation of Planning Staff:
Staff recommends the annexation of the property at 1385-1389 McKee Road and its rezoning to
RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) be approved as
submitted. Staff also recommend that the property frontage area be subject to the Corridor
Overlay Zone (COZ-1) following the established depth of approximately 450 ft. The subject
property is in the City’s Annexation Plan of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan as Category 1: High
Priority Annexation Areas with a Land Use Designation as Mixed Use. The RG-2 and C-2A
zoning is consistent with the development in the area and is consistent with the Land Use
Designation of Mixed Use.
Recommendation of Planning Commission
The application was represented by Mr. Mike Riemann and Mr. Jonathan Street of Becker
Morgan Group, an engineering design firm working with the project developer and Mr. bill
Krapf was present to represent the potential buyer. At a public hearing on May 18, 2020, several
members of the public living in the Emerald Pointe subdivision across McKee Road from this
proposed annexation spoke of concerns regarding increased traffic and the difficulties of exiting
their development. Following the public hearing the Planning Commission voted in favor of the
annexation with proposed RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial) zoning with the Corridor Overlay Zone (COZ-1) by a vote of eight (8) in favor to
no votes in opposition (one member absent) with the request that the developer continue to work
with the residents of Emerald Point to address their concerns throughout the development
process.
The Development Advisory Committee Report and Comments on the Application were provided
to the Planning Commission for consideration. See the included Excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting
Minutes of the May 19, 2020 Planning Commission meeting for more details on the concerns of
the residents of Emerald Pointe.
Submission of Plan of Services
As required by 22 Delaware Code §101, a Plan of Services has been submitted to the Office of
State Planning Coordination. A copy of the Plan of Services form and Attachment List is
included. A copy of the full Plan of Services submission with all attachments is on file with the
Planning Office.
Advisory Comments to the Applicant
1) From the agency comments received, it appears that ability to provide City water and
sanitary sewer is feasible as there is current infrastructure on the opposite side of McKee
Road. However, any installation of utilities will require DelDOT approval (to cross the right-
of-way).
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2) Upon annexation into the City of Dover, the property will be subject to the provisions of the
Dover Code of Ordinances. This includes procedures such as review processes for plans and
permits for construction activities, etc.
3) Development of this tract of land may be subject to the Preliminary Land Use Services
(PLUS) review process under the provisions of the City’s Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) for PLUS.
4) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Annexation & Rezoning application does
not represent a Site Development Plan approval, a Building Permit or other construction
activity permit approval. Separate application submissions are required before plan
approvals and issuance of permits by the City of Dover.
5) Regarding connection to City services (water and/or sanitary sewer) the applicant must
contact the City’s Department of Public Utilities for procedures, permitting and impact fees.
Attachments:
• Zoning Map Exhibit AX-20-02
• Map Exhibit of Property
• DAC Comments: Department of Public Works, Office of the Fire Marshal, DelDOT, and Kent
Conservation District
• Excerpt of Draft Minutes from May 18, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting
• Municipal Annexation Plan of Services Form with Attachment List
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CITY OF DOVER CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Public Works
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 2020
===========I Department
APPLICATION: LANDS OF MEB PROPERTIES, LLC AT 1385-1389
MCKEE ROAD
FILE #: AX-20-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Public Works Department
CONTACT PERSON: Sharon J. Duca, P.E.
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Our office has no objection to the annexation of tax parcel ED-00-067.00-01-01.00-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES:
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. Residential uses within the City of Dover are required to have City of Dover trash service.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMENTS, PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE CONTACT
PERSON AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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CITY OF DOVER CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Electric &
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
Water I
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Wastewater
APPLICATION: LANDS OF MEB PROPERTIES, LLC AT 1385-1389 Departments
MCKEE ROAD
FILE #: AX-20-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell - Electric
Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Water / Wastewater
CONTACT PHONE #: Electric - 302-736-7070 Water / Wastewater – 302-736-7025
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC
1. Our office has no objections to the proposed annexation of tax parcel ED-00-067.00-01-01.00-000.
WATER / WASTEWATER
1. Our office has no objections to the proposed annexation of tax parcel ED-00-067.00-01-01.00-000. Any
redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook. Impact fees will be applied to this
property.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. None
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. As per the Petition to Annex and Rezone Property, as heard by the Council Committee of the Whole, February 25,
2020, please find the following:
a. 1385-1389 McKee Road is currently served by another utility. City of Dover would be able to serve the property
from an access point on the south side of McKee Road.
b. 1385-1389 McKee Road is not currently served by City of Dover Water or Sanitary Sewer. Water and Sanitary
Sewer are available on the opposite side of McKee Road. This property is situated on the northeast side of the
road. Installation of utilities will require DelDOT approval. The property owner is responsible for any and all costs
associated with extending and providing service to the proposed development including tapping the sanitary sewer
and water mains, upgrading capacity at downstream pump stations, paying impact fees and obtaining permits .
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT
P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
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APPLICATION: 1385-1389 McKee Rd
FILE #: AX-20-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Matthew Brown, Deputy Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:
1. No specific comment until plans are submitted
2. All building will require permits and be code compliant.
3. All Current structure are vacant and will require registration.
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2015 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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CITY OF DOVER D
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APPLICATION: MEB Properties (1385 – 1389 McKee Road)
FILE#: AX-20-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: 302-760-2768
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THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any
crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications
leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and
regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department.
Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin
permit process.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. DelDOT has No Objection to the Annexation.
2. If the property develops the property shall submit a pre-submittal meeting request through the PDCA
to begin the plan review process.
3. There is a Denial of Access along McKee Road/Scarborough Road. The access location to the
property shall comply with the Denial of Access along the road.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
February 2020
APPLICATION: Lands of MED Properties, LLC at 1385-1389 McKee Road
FILE #: AX-20-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: Jessica L. Verchick, EIT PHONE #: (302) 608-5370
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE
APPLICANT:
Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the annexation of the above referenced site.
2. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the re-zoning plan for the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing tree clearing etc.) takes place and
exceeds 5000 square feet; a detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted and
approved to the Kent Conversation District.
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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
May 18, 2020 Session 1
Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft
The Meeting Session 1 of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, May 18, 2020 at
5:30 PM as a Virtual Meeting using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx due to Delaware’s
Declaration of the State of Emergency for COVID-19. This application was previously postponed due to
the cancellations of the March 16, 2020 and April 20, 2020 meetings of the Planning Commission. The
Meeting Session was conducted with Acting Chair (Vice Chair) Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members
present were Mr. Adams, Mr. Roach, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Hartman, Dr. Jones, Mrs. Welsh, and Mr.
Baldwin (joined later). Mr. Tolbert was absent.
Staff members present were Mr. Dave Hugg, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Jason Lyon, Mr. Julian
Swierczek, Mrs. Samantha Bulkilvish, and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney.
1) AX-20-02 Lands of MEB Properties, LLC at 1385-1389 McKee Road - Public Hearing
and Review for Recommendation to City Council of an Annexation Request and
Rezoning Request for a parcel of land totaling 78.60 acres +/- located at 1385-1389
McKee Road, Dover. The property is currently zoned RS1 (Residential Single Family
Zone) in Kent County. The proposed zoning is RG-2 (General Residence Zone) for 73.34
acres and C-2A (Limited Commercial Zone) for 5.26 acres with the property frontage
along McKee Road subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone 1). The property is
located on the east side of Scarborough Road at the intersection of Scarborough Road and
McKee Road. The annexation category according to Dover's 2019 Comprehensive Plan
is Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas and the land use designation is Mixed
Use. The owner is MEB Properties, LLC and Christopher Custis. The equitable owner is
Louis J. Capano, III. Property Address: 1385-1389 McKee Road. Tax Parcel: ED-00-
067.00-01-01.00-000. Proposed Council District 4. Ordinance #2020-03. The First
Reading of this Annexation Request was completed on February 10, 2020. Public
Hearing before the Planning Commission is scheduled for May 18, 2020, and Final
Reading/Public Hearing is scheduled before City Council on June 8, 2020.
Representatives: Mr. Mike Riemann, Becker Morgan Group; Mr. Jonathan Street, Becker
Morgan Group; and Mr. Bill Krapf, Representative of the Potential Buyer
Mrs. Bulkilvish stated that this is a proposed Annexation which incorporates 78.60 acres of land
along McKee Road. The property is zoned RS1 (Residential Single Family Zone) in Kent
County and the proposed zoning includes 73.34 acres of RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and
5.26 acres of C-2A (Limited Commercial Zone). The property is also subject to the COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone 1) along the frontage along McKee Road. In accordance with the City’s
2019 Comprehensive Plan, the property is categorized as a Category 1: High Priority Annexation
Area. The land use designation given to this area is Mixed Use. Both the RG-2 (General
Residence Zone) and the C-2A (Limited Commercial Zone) Zoning Districts are compliant with
this Mixed Use land use designation. The First Reading of this Annexation Request occurred on
February 10, 2020 at the City Council Meeting.
Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Session 1 of May 18, 2020 Page 1 of 4
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Mr. Street (using a PowerPoint Presentation) stated that the request before the Commission
tonight is approximately 78 acres of land that is currently in Kent County, located on McKee
Road between McKee Road and Scarborough Road. Emerald Pointe is the subdivision around
the intersection of College Road and McKee Road. Upon Annexation, they are requesting that
the City zone the property in C-2A and RG-2 to allow for mixed use development. In doing so,
these properties will be in compliance with the City’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The property is
a Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area and the land use that has been proposed in the
current Comprehensive Plan is Mixed Use. The parcel is outlined in yellow on the presentation
and shows that Emerald Pointe is to the west. It’s bounded by McKee Road, Scarborough Road,
and the railroad that runs through town. You can see from this view that the area is kind of a
mixed use; there is Emerald Pointe, The Meadows, Hirsch Industries which is a heavy industrial
plant that manufactures filing cabinets. You also have the school to the south and a commercial
property to the southeast of this property. They are proposing a residential portion and a
commercial portion creating a mixed use development which is in compliance with the 2019
Comprehensive Plan. The Plan also shows a large area of green space and conserved green
space. What you see here are two different overlays. The dark green overlay is actually existing
forest areas and the light green is existing wetland areas. These existing wetland areas in turn,
preserve a majority of these woods because they can’t touch the wetlands themselves. For the
most part, they are in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. They don’t have any questions
or any problems. They didn’t see any issue with Staff’s Report. It’s a targeted parcel within the
County for the City. The land use proposed is consistent with the current Comprehensive Plan
and the City essentially surrounds this entire parcel which makes it a good target for annexation
into the City.
Mrs. Maucher opened a public hearing.
Mr. Derek Headley – 3 Gemstone Boulevard Dover, DE 19904
Mr. Headley stated that this parcel is directly two hundred feet across from his property. What is
going to be built directly across from Emerald Pointe? Is that going to be residential or is that
part of the commercial plan? Responding to Mr. Headley, Mr. Street stated that as they are in the
beginning stages of the planning; this is the Annexation to bring the parcels in. They have
thought of commercial pieces on that front part and a residential piece would be closer to the
back as shown on one of the slides. As for what would go in there right now, there is no formal
plan. That would have to follow the Planning process through the City.
Mr. Headley stated that his concern is that he doesn’t know if any of the Commission members
have tried to get out of Emerald Pointe during the peak hours of the day. To make a left hand
turn, it is almost impossible. There is so much traffic coming off of Route 1 from Scarborough
Road into McKee Road and they are going to be negatively impacted if a substantial amount of
building is done across that road. On the June 8, 2020 meeting, we will have a significant amount
of residents from Emerald Pointe joining the call. They nominated him since he received a letter
to do the initial searching on what’s going to be built there. He thinks that they need to look at
the planning as far as the traffic is concerned on this particular road, especially impacting this
development. Responding to Mr. Headley, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that in order for
development to occur, there is a whole other Site Plan Review process. This step here is to annex
the property into the City of Dover and set a zoning classification. Traffic is certainly one of the
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things that any Site Plan development will have to address. Depending on their scale of
development, the requirements from DelDOT will certainly try to alleviate some of the traffic
and transportation concerns. There likely are improvements that will be necessary in order for
this property, should it be annexed into the City to take access from McKee Road. There is a
limited frontage area where that can occur because of previous agreements regarding the parcel.
Mr. Headley stated that he appreciates them taking that into consideration. Two years ago, this
same parcel was trying to build quite a bit of commercial property on that parcel. With the help
of the Mayor, they were able to taper some of that down. The Mayor actually put a light right
before the intersection going into Route 8 that has helped somewhat but if we are now talking
about seventy-eight acres being rezoned for general commercial, he thinks that they are going to
be right back behind the 8-ball again.
Mr. Mark Reaves – 10 Tanzanite Court Dover, DE 19904
Mr. Reaves stated that his request is to have the parcel remain RS1 (Residential Single Family
Zone) and not convert over to the RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and the C-2A (Limited
Commercial Zone). They are requesting that this stay as a residential area and not commercial
because the impact would be tremendous to our development. Responding to Mr. Reaves, Mrs.
Melson-Williams stated that the RS1 (Residential Single Family Zone) is a County zoning
classification. Once a property is annexed into the City of Dover, we have to set a City of Dover
zoning classification. The RG-2 (General Residence Zone) zoning classification is a residential
zone. They are also seeking a portion of the property to be the C-2A (Limited Commercial Zone)
which allows for commercial; yet it also allows for some residential uses as well.
Mr. Reaves stated that where they want to have the C-2A (Limited Commercial Zone), that is the
portion that is going to negatively impact McKee Road. There are a couple of issues with that.
That road has a high speed of traffic so in order to put some commercial property right there, it is
only a two lane road and that is going to have a big negative impact. He recommends that they
remain with RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and not put a commercial zone at the property.
Have those things been addressed or looked at during consideration for that zoning change?
Responding to Mr. Reaves, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that tonight is when the Planning
Commission considers a recommendation on zoning for the property. The City’s Comprehensive
Plan identifies this property for a land use designation of Mixed Use; so, that means a mixture of
residential and commercial would be something that would be viable at that location. How it is
formatted on the property is what is under consideration with their proposal.
Mr. Reaves questioned if the C-2A (Limited Commercial Zone) portion is going to have
residential in that area? Responding to Mr. Reaves, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the C-2A
(Limited Commercial Zone) allows for some residential uses. Their design of what will be built
is yet to come should it be annexed into the City. The C-2A (Limited Commercial Zone) allows
for one family residences; single family detached houses as well as apartments and multi-family
dwellings.
Mr. Reaves stated the proposed zoning for RG-2 (General Residence Zone) is acceptable. The
proposed zoning for the C-2A (Limited Commercial Zone) is unacceptable.
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Ms. Maucher closed the public hearing.
Mr. Adams moved to recommend approval to City Council for AX-20-02 Lands of MEB
Properties, LLC at 1385-1389 McKee Road and its rezoning to RG-2 (General Residence Zone)
and C-2A (Limited Commercial Zone) as submitted with the property frontage area being subject
to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone 1), seconded by Mrs. Welsh and the motion was carried 8-
0 by roll call vote with Mr. Tolbert absent. Mr. Adams voting yes; the subject property is in the
City’s Annexation Plan of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan as a Category 1: High Priority
Annexation Area and has a land use designation of Mixed Use. He believes that the RG-2
(General Residence Zone) and the C-2A (Limited Commercial Zone) are consistent with
development in the area and is consistent with the land use designation of Mixed Use. He further
asks that the applicant as a matter of process to continue to work with the residents of Emerald
Pointe to make sure that their input is weighed and considered as progress moves forward on
this site. Mr. Roach voting yes; he asks that the applicants continue to work with the community
and try to keep in consideration the things that they have concerns about. He also asks the
community to make sure that they continue to follow up on different meetings so that they can
continue to express their concerns. Ms. Edwards voting yes; based on the fact that it’s consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and for other reasons previously stated. Mr. Hartman voting yes;
because of the consistency with the Comprehensive Plan but he does encourage the applicant to
continue to work with the homeowners adjacent to come up with a solution to their concerns. He
thinks that the Commissioners should remember this when this comes before us in the future. Mr.
Baldwin voting yes; based on the comments stated. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; for reasons stated in
the motion and also taking into consideration the comments of the neighborhood in regards to C-
2A (Limited Commercial Zone). The area proposed there is five acres out of the seventy-eight
and that commercial portion does allow for residential and commercial activities that are in
accordance with a residential area as opposed to what she sees is strictly commercial. She does
encourage the neighbors to continue to monitor the request as they come before the Commission
and we will all work to make sure that it is the comprehensive area in accordance with what is
deemed compatible with the neighborhood there. Dr. Jones voting yes; she is in total agreement
with comments made by Mr. Roach and Mr. Hartman. Ms. Maucher voting yes; for reasons
stated in the motion.
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Municipal Annexation Plan of Services
Pursuant to Title 22, Delaware Code, §101, any city or town proposing to extend its boundaries,
irrespective of any municipal charter provisions, whether such extension is proposed by action of the
General Assembly or pursuant to the provisions of a home rule charter, must submit a Plan of
Services to the Office of State Planning Coordination. The Plan of Services must be received by our
office for review and acceptance at least 20 working days prior to the final discretionary action taken
by the municipal legislative body. Please review your charter to identify the final discretionary action
for your particular jurisdiction. For example, in some municipalities, the act of voting to hold a
special election obligates the jurisdiction to annex the property in advance, pending the outcome of
the election. For your information, provisions of the Delaware Code applicable to annexations are
attached at the end of the Plan of Services.
● If you complete the form electronically, the template will expand as you type. You must also send a
signed original form through the regular mail. To submit attachments electronically, place your
cursor in the area indicated at the end of the document and use the Insert function on your toolbar.
● A completed Plan of Services demonstrates the ability of your municipality to provide utilities and
public services to the area proposed for annexation. We welcome the inclusion of supplemental
materials that illustrate the character of the site, any proposed development, and the impact the
proposed annexation will have on your community.
● The form and all attachments must be fully completed at the time of submission. The Plan of
Services will not be reviewed unless all attachments have been provided. You can use the list
below to be sure all attachments have been included with the Plan of Services.
Attachment Checklist
Locator map ~ attached
Annexation map from comprehensive plan ~ attached
Water facilities plan
• attached ~ on file with OSPC
Water provider letter ~ attached • not applicable
Wastewater facilities plan
• attached ~ on file with OSPC
Wastewater provider letter ~ attached • not applicable
Electric provider letter
Police, Fire, EMS letters
~ attached
~ attached
• not applicable
Current municipal budget ~ attached • onon filefile with OSPC
Current municipal audit ~ attached •~ not applicable
with OSPC
Annexation agreements
Planning or Annexation Committee report
• attached
~ attached
Signatures of Mayor and Town Engineer ~ attached
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MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION
PLAN OF SERVICES
1. Property Information
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1.1 Property name/description: Lands of Holly L. Mayer (AX-20-01)
1.2 Tax parcel identification number(s): ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000
1.3 Address: 1448 N Little Creek Road
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19901
1.4 Total acreage: 0.216 acres (9,453 SF)
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1.5 Locator map which clearly shows the parcel(s) and demonstrates contiguity attached.
1.6 Annexation map from the certified municipal comprehensive plan which clearly indicates the
location of the parcel(s) attached.
1.7 Name of petitioner for annexation: Holly L. Mayer
Address: 1448 N Little Creek Road
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19901
1.8 Municipality name: Dover Contact person: Samantha Bulkilvish
Address: P.O. Box 475
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19903
Phone: 302-736-7196 E-Mail: sbulkilvish@dover.de.us
2. Planning Information
2.1 Is the property developed?
1111~--- Yes
• No
2.2 How is the property identified in the certified municipal annexation plan?
Annexation area
• Short-term annexation area
Other (define): Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area
• Long-term annexation area
•
2.3 What is the land-use designation in the certified municipal annexation plan?
Residential
2.4 Current use: Single Family Dwelling Current county zoning: RMH
2.5
1111 Proposed use: Single Family Dwelling Proposed municipal zoning: R-8
2.6 Proposed density: One Dwelling Unit Maximum allowable density: 1 DU/8,000 SF
2.7 EDUs within current municipal boundaries: 23,181 EDU's
Vacant acreage within current municipal boundaries: 1,601.53 acres +/-
2.8 Utility/Service: Provider:
Water Current On-Site Well / Future City of Dover
Wastewater transmission Potential City of Dover
Wastewater treatment Current On-Site Septic / Potential Kent County
Electricity City of Dover
Police City of Dover
Fire Dover Fire Department
EMS Kent County
Road maintenance and repair State of Delaware
Other:
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3. Abbreviated Plan of Services
Indicate if any of the following conditions apply to the proposed annexation area and proceed
to Section 9. If none apply, proceed to Section 4.
~ The property is an enclave1 of five (5) acres or less.
• The property is ten (10) acres or less and more than 50% is within municipal boundaries.
• The property has been subdivided and fully developed and utilities and services are
currently provided by the municipality.
The property has been subdivided and fully developed and utilities/services are provided by
• the municipality or another public utility. The public utility must supply a letter of
concurrence describing their ability to provide necessary services to the proposed
annexation area.
4. Water System
4.1
• Check here if the municipality will provide water to the proposed annexation area, attach relevant
sections of the most recent water facilities plan and complete Items 4.2 through 4.7. If not, proceed
to Item 4.8.
4.2
1111 Current municipal system capacity (maximum gpd without capital expenditure):
4.3 Average municipal water usage (gpd):
4.4
1111 DNREC permit allocation (gpd): JSG DNREC permit #: 5$0EUP0
4.5 Estimated future water demand (gpd) within current municipal boundaries based on approved EDUs
and full build-out of vacant acreage under current zoning:
4.6 Estimated future water demand for the proposed annexation area (gpd) based on EDUs for
proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed zoning:
4.7 If the current infrastructure cannot meet the estimated demand of the proposed annexation area,
indicate how this will be addressed: 'HYHORSHULVUHVSRQVLEOHIRUDOOFRVWVDVVRFLDWHGZLWKH[WHQGLQJDQGSURYLGLQJVHUYLFHV
4.8 If the municipality does not provide water, attach statement(s) from the water provider indicating
their ability to serve the proposed annexation area and briefly describing system capacity and capital
improvements needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under
the proposed zoning. The provider should detail specific phasing plans or other special
arrangements needed to supply service to the annexation area. • -----~
letter attached
5. Wastewater System
5.1
• Check here if the proposed annexation area will be served by a public wastewater system and
complete Items 5.2 through 5.8. If not, complete Items 5.8 and 5.9.
5.2
• Check here if the municipality will transmit and treat wastewater from the proposed annexation
area, attach relevant sections of the wastewater facilities plan, and complete Items 5.3 through 5.8.
• Check here if the municipality will transmit wastewater to another treatment operator and
proceed to Item 5.9. &LW\WUDQVPLWVWR.HQW&RXQW\IRUWUHDWPHQW
• Check here if wastewater will be transmitted and treated by another treatment operator and
proceed to Item 5.9.
5.3 Current municipal treatment capacity (daily maximum gpd without capital expenditure):
5.4
1111 Current municipal average wastewater flow (gpd):
5.5 DNREC permitted discharge (gpd):
5.6 Estimated future wastewater demand (gpd) within current municipal boundaries based on approved
EDUs and full build-out of vacant acreage under current zoning:
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5.7 Estimated future wastewater demand for proposed annexation area (gpd) based on EDUs under
the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed zoning:
5.8 Describe any municipal or developer funded infrastructure improvements necessary to transmit
and/or treat waste from the proposed annexation area.
5.9 If the municipality does not provide wastewater transmission and/or treatment, attach statement(s)
from the wastewater service provider and/or treatment operator indicating their ability to serve the
proposed annexation area and briefly describing system capacity and capital improvements
needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning. The provider should detail specific phasing plans or other special arrangements needed to
supply service to the annexation area.
•
letter attached
6. Electricity
6.1
•complete
Check here if the municipality will provide electric service to the proposed annexation area and
Items 6.2 and 6.3. If not, proceed to Item 6.4.
6.2 Date of the most recent municipal electrical facilities plan:
6.3 Describe electrical upgrades underway or planned within the next 5 years for the proposed
annexation area:
6.4 If electrical service is to be provided by another jurisdiction or a public utility regulated by the
Delaware Public Service Commission, attach a statement from the provider indicating their ability to
serve the proposed annexation area and briefly describing phasing plans or special arrangements
needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning.
•letter attached
7. Public Safety
7.1 Public safety and other non-municipal authorities are obligated to serve their territories and are to be
notified of proposed annexations. Attach copies of notification letters and any responses to and
from non-municipal police, fire, EMS, county or other authorities having jurisdiction in the proposed
annexation area.
•
letters attached
8. Fiscal Information
8.1 Attach a copy of the municipality’s current fiscal year budget.
• budget attached
•
budget on file with Office of State Planning Coordination
• budget not available; the fiscal management practices of the municipality are described as
follows :
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8.2 Attach a copy of the most recent audit prepared for the municipality. \HDUHQGLQJ,QFOXGHVDXGLWLQIRUPDWLRQ
• audit attached
• •
audit on file with Office of State Planning Coordination audit not available
8.3 If applicable, attach copies of any annexation agreement(s) with owners, potential buyers or
developers, and/or service providers pertaining to the proposed annexation area.
• agreement(s) attached
•
not applicable
8.4 If applicable, use the following table to indicate the source of funds to construct infrastructure
necessary to develop the annexation area to either the proposed density or maximum allowable
density under the proposed zoning. not applicable
•
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Impact Fees or
Capital 9:Jr Municipal
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Infrastructure Improvements
• Developer or Public Utility
Funds
Water system
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Wastewater transmission
Wastewater treatment ..... •
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Electrical system ~ •
Public streets
• [8]
8.5 If appF"'Ple, use the following table to Indicate the source of funds to maintain the anne~ation area
when be-veloped to either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning. 0 not applicable
Homeowner
Public Utility
Operating or
Fees or Other Municipal
and Condominium
Enterprise Funds
Maintenance Costs Association
Fun
Waters stem
Wastewater transmission
Wastewater treatment
Electrical s stem
Public streets
9. Certifications
The undersigned certify that the information provided in this Plan of Services is complete and accurate to
the grea'"'"""crvm.nt practic e nd at all letters required from service and utility providers are attached.
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1 The Office of State Planning Coordination has final discretion and is available to help your
municipality evaluate whether specific parcels meet these guidelines or merit additional
consideration due to unusual boundary configurations or other special factors. An enclave is
defined for the purpose of evaluating this Plan of Services as an individual lot, piece or parcel of
land, a group of parcels or an entire subdivision of record; where
a. the boundaries are not less than 50% contiguous with the boundaries of an annexing
municipal corporation; and which is designated by the municipality’s most recent certified
comprehensive plan as an annexation area; and
b. is lawfully accessible by vehicular traffic over lands lying within the annexing
municipal corporation; and
c. is receiving public services such as water, sewer, electric, police protection, fire
protection or trash collection, from the said municipal corporation, its municipal electric
company, or any water and/or sewer authority of which the said municipal corporation is a
member; or
d. in addition to item B, is not currently receiving public services but will have available
such public services as are provided to other properties within the annexing municipal
corporation whether by the said municipal corporation, its municipal electric company, any
water and/or sewer authority of which the said municipal corporation is a member, or by a
public utility regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission.
2 Enterprise funds, typically for municipal utilities, are financed by user fees for the utilities. The
purpose of enterprise funds is to provide services to consumers at a price that will cover both the
current cost of operations and the maintenance and financing of necessary capital assets.
Provisions of the Delaware Code Applicable to Annexations
Title 22 § 101 Annexation by city or town
Any city or town proposing to extend its boundaries, irrespective of any municipal charter provisions,
whether such extension is proposed by action of the General Assembly or pursuant to the provisions
of a home rule charter, except any proposed annexation that has been submitted to the Office of
State Planning Coordination prior to the effective date of this Act for review, shall conform to the
following provisions:
(a) All annexations must be consistent with the most recently adopted municipal comprehensive plan
meeting the requirements of Title 22, Chapter 7, Delaware Code. The area(s) being considered must
be depicted as area(s) for future annexation on the adopted plan. If a municipality does not have an
adopted comprehensive plan, or if its adopted comprehensive plan does not depict areas for future
annexation, it shall prepare and adopt a plan or plan amendment within 12 months of the effective
date of this Act. The municipality shall not approve any annexations until such plan or plan
amendment is adopted, notwithstanding any other charter provisions; except that during the 12-
month period a municipality may consider an annexation of already developed parcels where the
proposed use(s) will not change from that currently authorized in the adjacent jurisdiction and where
the primary purpose of the annexation is to address existing public health or safety issues such as,
but not limited to, failing on-site wastewater disposal systems or contaminated or inadequate drinking
water. In such cases the provisions of §101(b) through (f) of this section shall not apply.
(b) A city or town shall prepare a plan of services indicating those services it expects to provide to the
newly annexed area, how such services will be provided, and the fiscal and operating capabilities of
the municipality to provide such services. Should any services be provided by another jurisdiction or
a public utility regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission, the written comments of such
provider on the provider's ability to provide the necessary services for the proposed annexation shall
be obtained and included in the plan of services. The study shall be conducted in accordance with
standards or criteria established by the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues as administered
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by the Office of State Planning Coordination.
(c) At the time of annexation the jurisdiction shall by ordinance rezone the area being annexed to a
zoning classification consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan or development strategy.
(d) A municipality proposing annexation must fully comply with the provisions of Chapter 92, Title 29,
Delaware Code as to State notice, and must demonstrate that it has notified all other affected
jurisdictions, conducted a public hearing, and provided a comment period of at least 30 days before
formal annexation. The city or town proposing annexation shall file with the State Office of Planning
Coordination any written comments received concerning such proposed annexation together with
any response(s) thereto.
(e) The Advisory Council on Planning Coordination shall establish a mechanism for resolving
disputes between jurisdictions regarding annexations. The mechanism developed by the Council
shall address: determination of how the costs for the dispute resolution process are born among the
parties; timeline for the dispute resolution process; and extent to which the dispute resolution process
will be enforceable.
Title 22 § 702. Comprehensive development plan
(a) A planning commission established by any incorporated municipality under this chapter shall
prepare a comprehensive plan for the city or town or portions thereof as the commission deems
appropriate. It is the purpose of this section to encourage the most appropriate uses of the physical
and fiscal resources of the municipality and the coordination of municipal growth, development and
infrastructure investment actions with those of other municipalities, counties and the State through a
process of municipal comprehensive planning.
(b) Comprehensive plan means a document in text and maps, containing at a minimum, a municipal
development strategy setting forth the jurisdiction's position on population and housing growth within
the jurisdiction, expansion of its boundaries, development of adjacent areas, redevelopment
potential, community character, and the general uses of land within the community, and critical
community development and infrastructure issues. The comprehensive planning process shall
demonstrate coordination with other municipalities, the county and the State during plan preparation.
The comprehensive plan for municipalities of greater than 2,000 population shall also contain, as
appropriate to the size and character of the jurisdiction, a description of the physical, demographic
and economic conditions of the jurisdiction; as well as policies, statements, goals and planning
components for public and private uses of land, transportation, economic development, affordable
housing, community facilities, open spaces and recreation, protection of sensitive areas, community
design, adequate water and wastewater systems, protection of historic and cultural resources,
annexation and such other elements which in accordance with present and future needs, in the
judgment of the municipality, best promotes the health, safety, prosperity and general public welfare
of the jurisdiction's residents.
(c) The comprehensive plan shall be the basis for the development of zoning regulations as
permitted pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title.
(d) After a comprehensive plan or portion thereof has been adopted by the municipality in
accordance to this chapter, the comprehensive plan shall have the force of law and no development
shall be permitted except as consistent with the plan.
(e) At least every 5 years a municipality shall review its adopted comprehensive plan to determine if
its provisions are still relevant given changing conditions in the municipality or in the surrounding
areas. The adopted comprehensive plan shall be revised, updated and amended as necessary, and
re-adopted at least every 10 years.
(f) Municipalities shall file their adopted comprehensive plan with the Office of State Planning
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Coordination within 90 days of the effective date of this section, and within 90 days after any re-
adoption or revision, update or amendment thereto. Municipalities shall further provide to the Office
of State Planning Coordination by December 31 of each year a report describing implementation of
their comprehensive plan and identifying development issues, trends or conditions since the plan
was last adopted or amended.
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Municipal Annexation Plan of Services Summary of Attachments
City of Dover, DE
Annexation of 1385-1389 McKee Road, Dover, DE
Attachments:
• Location Map: Zoning Map Exhibit AX-20-02
• Annexation map from Comprehensive Plan:
o Map 13-1 Potential Annexation Areas
o Map 13-2 Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas
• Wastewater provider letter:
o Letter to Kent County Department of Public Works
o Letter from Kent County Department of Public Works of March 4, 2020
• Email and Response regarding Electric Service
• Police, Fire and EMS Letters:
o Email followed by Letter sent to Dover Police Department
o Email followed by Letter sent to Dover Fire Department
o Email followed by Letter sent to Kent County Emergency Medical Services
• Report to Utility Committee on AX-20-02 Lands of MEB Properties, LLC. 1385-1389
McKee Road
• Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Report on AX-20-02 Lands of MEB
Properties, LLC. at 1385-1389 McKee Road forwarded to Planning Commission for
meeting of March 16, 2020
Other Reference Links:
• City of Dover DRAFT 2020 Budget
https://www.cityofdover.com/proposed-budget-and-presentation
• City of Dover Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Year Ending June
30, 2018. Page 21 includes Audit information as Report of Independent Public
Accountants. (2019 CAFR in Draft and may be approved by end of March).
https://www.cityofdover.com/public-documents-finance
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2020-06
1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE
2 CITY OF DOVER.
3 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the said City
4 in accordance with Title 22, Chapter 1, Section 101 of the Delaware Code (22 Del.C.§ 101); and
5 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it to be in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area
6 contiguous to the present City limits, and hereinafter more particularly described, within the limits of the
7 City of Dover; and
8 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover provides that if an annexation is petitioned by all owners of
9 all property considered for annexation, no election shall be required. For an annexation petition not
10 requiring an election, such petition shall be processed in accordance with procedures established for
11 amendments to the zoning map, specified in Dover Code, Appendix B - Zoning. All annexation petitions
12 shall be processed concurrently with the rezoning of the property considered for annexation and shall be
13 subject to public hearing before City Council. Public notice shall be completed in accordance with the
14 provisions of the Dover Code relating to amendment of the zoning map.
15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
16 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
17 1. That the following described area, situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware,
18 along with all adjacent paths, sidewalks, roadways, and rights-of-way in their entirety, shall be annexed to
19 and included within the limits of the City of Dover:
20 All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with improvements thereon erected, situated in the
21 East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware, lying on the southeast side of McKee
22 Road (Rd. No. 156) and Scarborough Road (Rd. No. 294) and being bounded on the west by
23 McKee Road, on the north by Scarborough Road, on the east by lands now or formerly of
24 Delaware Railroad Real Estate Agent (railroad right of way) and on the south in part by
25 Parcels G, H & I of the College Park Business Park (PB. 104/55), lands now or formerly of
26 Capital School District and lands now or formerly of Martha E. Baynard and being all of the
27 property as shown on a recent survey entitled "Boundary Survey - Lands of MEB Properties,
28 LLC" as prepared by Becker Morgan Group, Inc., dated January 24, 2019 and being more
29 particularly described as follows to wit:
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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30 Beginning at a found concrete monument at a point in line with the easterly right of way line
31 for McKee Road and at a corner for this parcel and lands of Martha E. Baynard, said point
32 being approximately 1,055 feet in a northerly direction from the intersection of the easterly
33 right of way line for McKee Road with the northerly right of way line for College Road,
34 thence leaving said point of beginning and running with easterly right of way of McKee Road
35 1) North 38°37'45" West 840.20 feet to a found concrete monument; thence continuing in
36 part with the easterly right of way of McKee Road and the southerly right of way of
37 Scarborough Road the following three courses and distances 2) along the arc of circle
38 curving to the right having a radius of 1849.86 feet and an arc length of 1709.26 feet, chord
39 bearing and distance of said arc being North 12°09'31" West 1649.10 feet to a found concrete
40 monument, thence 3) North 29°06'03" East 388.18 feet to a set iron rod with cap; thence
41 4) North 28°17'32" East 548.87 feet to a found concrete monument at a corner for this parcel
42 and in line with lands of Delaware Railroad Real Estate Agent (railroad right of way); thence
43 with said railroad right of way 5) South 34°52'34" East 2723.47 feet to a point at a corner for
44 this parcel and Parcel I - College Park Business Park, thence with said College Park Business
45 Park Subdivision 6) South 37°16'51" West, crossing over a found iron pipe at 12.73 feet and
46 continuing a total distance of 719.67 feet to a found concrete monument at a corner for this
47 parcel and lands of Capital School District; thence with said lands of Capital School District
48 7) South 36°06'13" West 192.33 feet to a point at a corner for this parcel and lands of Martha
49 E. Baynard; thence with said lands of Baynard the following two courses and distances 8)
50 North 40°42'45" West 293.51 feet to a set iron rod with cap; thence 9) South 48°16'18" West
51 527.51 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing 78.5983 acres of land, be the
52 same more or less.
53 2. That the above described property shall be annexed into the City of Dover with a zoning
54 classification as set by City Council and in accordance with the zoning map and environs then in force,
55 effective upon such lands being included within the limits of the City of Dover.
56 3. That the certified copy of this resolution of annexation, together with a plot of the area annexed, shall
57 be filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County.
58 4. That the effective date of this resolution shall be the 9th day of June, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.
59 ADOPTED: *
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62 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN WILLIAM F. HARE
63 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
64 Actions History
65 06/08/2020 - Scheduled for Introduction - City Council
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2020-03
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1385-
3 1389 MCKEE ROAD
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
5 limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
7 described below from RS1 - Residential Single Family (Kent County zoning classification) to RG-2 -
8 General Residence and C-2A - Limited Commercial, and COZ-1 - Corridor Overlay Zone 1 (City of Dover
9 zoning classification).
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
11 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
12 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
13 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from RS1 -
14 Residential Single Family (Kent County zoning classification) to RG-2 - General Residence for
15 73.34 acres and C-2A - Limited Commercial for 5.26 acres with the property frontage along McKee
16 Road subject to the COZ-1 - Corridor Overlay Zone 1 (City of Dover zoning classifications) on that
17 property located at 1385-1389 McKee Road, consisting of 78.60+/- acres, owned by MEB Properties,
18 LLC and Christopher Custis. The equitable owner is Louis J. Capano, III.
19 (TAX PARCEL: ED-00-067.00-01-01.00-000; PLANNING REFERENCE: AX-20-02; COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
20 ADOPTED: *
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22 Actions History
23 June 8, 2020 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council
24 May 18, 2020 - Public Hearing - Planning Commission
25 February 10, 2020 - First Reading - City Council
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City of Dover
PETITION TO ANNEX AND REZONE PROPERTY
Public Hearing Before the City Council on June 8, 2020
Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of May 18, 2020
With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review
File Number: AX-20-03
Ordinance Number: 2020-07
Applicants: JACJIM, LLC c/o James McLaughlin
Owner of Record: JACJIM, LLC
Property Address: 679 Horsepond Road, Dover DE
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-00-078.00-01-02.02-000
Lot Size: 2.00 acres
Present Zoning: BG (General Business Zone)
Proposed Zoning: C-3 (Service Commercial Zone)
AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone)
• APZ II (Accident Potential Zone II)
• 70 DNL B (Noise Zone B)
Comprehensive Plan Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas
Designation:
Comprehensive Plan Industrial
Land Use Designation:
Present Use: Wholesaler
Proposed Use: Wholesaler
Utility Availability: Electric: 679 Horsepond Road is currently served by City of
Dover Electric.
Water and Sanitary Sewer: 679 Horsepond Road is not currently
served by the City of Dover Water or Sanitary Sewer. Water
service is available on the opposite side of Horsepond Road.
Sanitary Sewer is available; however, the developer will be
required to tie into a pressure force main that is located within
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an easement on the opposite side of Horsepond Road. The
developer will be responsible to provide calculations that the
existing infrastructure can accept the effluent created by this
project. The developer would be responsible to obtain
permission to enter the existing easement and connect to the
pressure force main. Installation of utilities will require
DelDOT approval. The property owner is responsible for any
and all costs associated with extending and providing service to
the proposed development including tapping the water main,
extending and tapping the sewer main, paying impact fees and
obtaining permits.
Planning Commission A statement from the applicant was heard regarding his interest
Recommendation: in expanding his business and therefore the need to hook into
City water and sewer. Following a public hearing on May 18,
2020, where no members of the public spoke regarding the
proposed annexation and rezoning, the Planning Commission
voted in favor of the annexation with the proposed C-3 and
AEOZ zoning with seven (7) votes in favor and no votes in
opposition (two members absent).
Summary
This application is for the Annexation and Rezoning of the property at 679 Horsepond Road,
Dover. It is a parcel of land totaling 2.00 acres +/-. The owner of record is JACJIM, LLC. Tax
Parcel: ED-00-078.00-01-02.02-000.
Existing Property
The property is located on the east side of Horsepond Road and south of but not adjacent to S.
Little Creek Road. The boundary of the City of Dover surrounds the parcel on all sides.
The property includes an existing small warehouse type building. The property is currently zoned
BG (General Business District) in Kent County. The owner would like to continue to operate his
business from the warehouse on the property as they seek to connect to City utilities.
Surrounding Land Uses
To the west of the parcel is a large swath of land that is used for an industrial park and contains
the Fordham and Dominion Brewery. To the north of the property is a small business park
containing some small warehouse type buildings along Maggies Way. To the east and south of
the parcel is the Dover Behavioral Health System consisting of a large hospital type building and
parking area.
Comprehensive Plan
In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the Potential Annexation Areas (Map 13 -1) identifies the
property in the Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas. The Growth and Annexation Plan
Chapter (Chapter 13) notes that “Lands in this category are primarily enclaves of unincorporated
territory mostly surrounded by the City of Dover. In all or most of these cases, the City provides
these parcels with one or more essential service (sewer, water, police, fire, trash).” For Category
1: High Priority Annexation Areas, it notes in the Recommendations that “the City will not
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extend sewer and/or water infrastructure to Category 1 areas unless the property owners annex
into the City” with consideration given for issues of health, safety and welfare.
The Comprehensive Plan also sets the review criteria for the review of zoning for parcels being
proposed for annexation. Chapter 13, page 13-9 notes that the Zoning Review may include:
• Proposed zoning be in compliance with the land use category shown on Map 13-2 and used
in conjunction with Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix;
• Character and compatibility of the surrounding land uses and properties;
• The street type and capacity serving the property;
• Environmental concerns and conditions that may influence land use and zoning;
• Market concerns and conditions;
• The compatibility with the overall goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas identifies the Land Use for this property to
be Industrial.
As part of the Land Development Plan, Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix specifies that
the following zones are compatible with this land use classification of Industrial.
M (Manufacturing)
IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing)
IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing – Business and Technology Center)
IPM-3 (Industrial Park Manufacturing – Industrial Aviation & Aeronautics)
C-3 (Service Commercial)
Request for C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) & AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone)
The applicant has requested the zoning of C-3 (Service Commercial Zone). The types of
permitted uses in the C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) are given in Article 3 §15 of the Zoning
Ordinance. See the following Code excerpt:
Article 3, Section 15. - Service commercial zone (C-3).
15.1 Uses permitted. In a service commercial zone (C-3), no building or premises shall be used, and no
building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or designed to be used, in
whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
(a) Service establishments.
(b) Personal service establishments.
(c) Business, professional or governmental offices.
(d) Retail uses accessory to a permitted use.
(e) Drive-throughs accessory to a permitted use.
(f) Wholesale, storage, and warehousing establishments.
(g) Indoor recreation and amusement establishments.
(h) Motor vehicle, boat, or farm equipment sales or service, subject to the following regulations:
(1) The minimum lot size for such establishments shall be 20,000 square feet, and the
minimum street frontage shall be 150 feet.
(2) Entrance and exit driveways shall have an unrestricted width of not less than 16 feet,
shall be located not nearer than ten feet from any property line and shall be so laid out
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as to avoid the necessity of any vehicle leaving the property to back out across any
public right-of-way or portion thereof.
(3) Vehicle lifts or pits, dismantled and disabled automobiles and all parts or supplies shall
be located within a building enclosed on all sides.
(4) All service or repair of motor vehicles, other than such minor servicing as change of
tires or sale of gasoline or oil, shall be conducted in a building fully enclosed on all sides.
This requirement shall not be construed to mean that the doors to any repair shop must
be kept closed at all times.
(5) The storage of gasoline or flammable oils in bulk shall be located fully underground in
accordance with applicable provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Code.
(6) No fuel pumps shall be located nearer than 15 feet to any street line.
(7) Fuel pumps shall not be permitted closer than 100 feet from a property line of any
school, day care, church, hospital, nursing home, or place of public assembly designed
for the simultaneous use and occupancy by more than 100 persons.
(i) Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning or any other processing
of products for sale on or off the premises, provided that not more than 25 persons shall be
engaged in such activity; and provided further, that any such use shall be subject to the
performance standards procedure as set forth in article 5, section 8.
(j) Mini-storage facilities, subject to the following regulations:
(1) No unit shall be placed within 30 feet of a residential property line.
(2) No outside storage, except for recreational vehicles, boats, or personal automobiles
when parked in specifically approved locations. Parking for these vehicles shall not
count toward the required parking set forth in subsection (e) below.
(3) No individual unit may be used for retail, garage sale or any other commercial activities.
(4) No storage of flammable, explosive, corrosive or other hazardous products may occur
in the individual unit.
(5) Parking must be provided at a ratio of one space for each 25 rental units, plus a
minimum of three spaces for an office outside of the enclosure.
15.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning
commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in article
10, section 1:
(a) Crematory, subject to the following requirements:
(1) The building lot line upon which a crematory is to be established shall be located at
least 100 feet from any residential zone.
(2) Where adjacent to residential zones, all landscape buffers shall be required. The buffer
shall consist of a landscape screen no less than six and one-half feet high. All
landscaping shall be properly maintained throughout the life of the use on lot.
(3) Loading operations shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building. Location
of loading doors shall be at the side or rear of the building.
(4) The crematory shall comply with the Delaware Incinerator Regulations. A copy of the
approved air pollution permit issued by the State of Delaware Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control shall accompany the application for a certificate
of occupancy.
15.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than offstreet
parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for outdoor eating areas
associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the city planner.
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15.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article 5,
section 8.1.
15.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10,
section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or enlargement
of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change of use.
The property is also subject to the AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone). In this case the
property is located in the Accident Potential Zone APZ II and the Noise Zone Area B. The intent
of the Overlay Zone and the compatible land uses in the AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone)
are given in Article 3 §22 of the Zoning Ordinance. See the following Code excerpt:
Article 3, Section 22. - Airport environs overlay zone (AEOZ).
22.1 Purpose and intent. The airport environs overlay zone (AEOZ) is expressly intended to protect the
public health, safety, and welfare by identifying areas impacted by high levels of aircraft noise, and the
potential for aircraft accidents associated with airport operations, by regulating land use and the
construction of buildings within such areas. The AEOZ is further intended to preserve and promote the
integrity of the mission of Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) as a matter of local, regional and national
importance, by regulating development and land use within the specific areas surrounding DAFB, and to
protect DAFB from encroachment of incompatible land uses. The AEOZ shall serve as an overlay zone
that applies additional standards and requirements to properties located therein.
(a) The AEOZ is based on information provided by the Dover Air Force Base's Air Installation
Compatible Use Zone Study Update. The city shall work with the Dover Air Force Base to update
the provisions of this section as needed.
(b) In case of conflicting standards and requirements, the more stringent standards and
requirements shall apply. Uses prohibited by the underlying zoning designations of the properties
within the AEOZ shall not be permitted by this section.
22.2 Definitions.
(a) Air installations compatible use zones (AICUZ): is a department of defense program to achieve
compatibility between air installations and neighboring communities.
(b) Airport environs: is the geographic area that is affected by airport air traffic operations and
defined on the basis of those areas immediately impacted by aircraft noise of the 65 decibels
(dBs) and greater noise exposure areas as delineated by the current and approved DAFB air
compatibility use zone study. This area is represented as the airport environs overlay zone
(AEOZ).
(c) Day-night average A-weighted sound level (DNL): is a cumulative aircraft noise index which
estimates the exposure to aircraft noise and relates the estimated exposure to an expected
community response; a 24-hour energy average sound level expressed in decibels (dBs), with a
ten-decibel penalty applied to noise occurring between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(d) DNL contour: is an isoline linking together a series of points of equal cumulative noise exposure
based on Ldn metric. Such contours are developed based on aircraft flight patterns, number of
daily aircraft operations by type of aircraft and time of day, noise characteristics of each aircraft,
and typical runway usage patterns.
(e) Decibel (dB): is a unit of measure of sound pressure or intensity.
(f) Ldn metric: is the average equivalent A-weighted sound level during a 24-hour day, obtained by
adding ten decibels to the hourly noise levels measured during the night (10:00 p.m. to 7:00
a.m.).
(g) SLUCM: Standard Land Use Coding Manual, U.S. Department of Transportation.
22.3 Accident potential zones and noise zones. The AEOZ is comprised of two basic regulatory
components: accident potential zones and noise zones. This section establishes three accident potential
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zones and four noise zones. The boundaries of each of these zones are delineated on the City of Dover
Zoning Map and are further described as follows:
(a) Accident potential zones:
(1) Clear zone (CZ) is that area immediately adjoining the end of a runway and which
extends outward from the edge of the runway a distance of 3,000 feet and which is
3,000 feet in width (1,500 feet to either side of the centerline of the airport runway);
(2) Accident potential zone I (APZ I) is that area immediately adjoining the outer edge of
the CZ and which extends outward from the boundary of the CZ a distance of 5,000
feet, and which is 3,000 feet in width; and
(3) Accident potential zone II (APZ II) is that area immediately adjoining the outer edge of
the APZ I and which extends outward from the boundary of the APZ I a distance of
7,000 feet, and which is 3,000 feet in width.
(b) Noise zones:
(1) Noise zone A (DNL A) is that area within and bounded by DNL contour lines of between
65 decibels and 69 decibels of noise pressure.
(2) Noise zone B (DNL B) is that area within and bounded by DNL contour lines of between
70 decibels and 74 decibels of noise pressure.
(3) Noise zone C (DNL C) is that area within and bounded by DNL contour lines of between
75 decibels and 79 decibels of noise pressure.
(4) Noise zone D (DNL D) is that area within and bounded by DNL contour lines of 80
decibels and subject to noise pressure of 80 decibels and greater.
22.4 Exemptions. The following uses and structures are exempt from compliance with the provisions of
this section:
(a) Additions to existing one-family dwellings. Additions to existing one-family dwellings may be
permitted when all other applicable zoning district bulk requirements are met.
(b) Additions to existing non-residential buildings.
(1) Additions to existing non-residential buildings designed for human occupation shall be
limited to a maximum increase of 50% of the floor area.
(2) Additions to existing non-residential buildings designed for storage, warehousing and
other uses not designed or intended for human occupancy as a primary use are
unlimited in floor area.
(c) Temporary uses. Temporary uses which include but are not limited to public gatherings,
celebrations and outdoor entertainment events are permitted, so long as the period of operation
does not exceed five days.
(d) Temporary structures. Temporary buildings and structures such as tents, pavilions, bleachers,
etc., that are not used for residential purposes, and which meet said applicable requirements as
contained within this zoning ordinance appendix are permitted, so long as such uses and
associated structures are constructed incidental to a permitted use.
(e) Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and structures incidental to a permitted
principal structure or use.
22.5 Land use and development standards. Any building or portion thereof constructed or placed within
the AEOZ shall comply with the following standards:
(a) Unless specifically exempted under subsection 22.4 above, land uses shall be permitted or
prohibited in accordance with subsection 22.6, land use compatibility table.
(b) Proposed structures situated within noise zones A through D shall be constructed with noise
attenuation features to achieve the minimum interior noise level reductions specified by building
type in subsection 22.6, land use compatibility table.
(c) In APZ I and APZ II, no structure may be erected over 60 feet in height, regardless of zoning
district bulk regulations of the individual zoning district.
(d) All building permit applications for construction of new buildings or building additions not
exempted under section 22.4, within AEOZ shall be accompanied by a written statement from a
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licensed architect or engineer, which lists all construction materials to be used and the resultant
interior noise level reductions to be achieved. The written analysis provided by the engineer or
architect shall demonstrate that the proposed construction will achieve compliance with the
minimum required interior noise level reductions specified in subsection 22.6, land use
compatibility table.
22.6 Land use compatibility table.
LAND USE COMPATIBILITY TABLE
Accident Potential
Noise Zones in DNL dBA
Zones
SLUCM
Name A B C
No. Clear APZ APZ D
65— 70— 75—
Zone I II 80+
69 74 79
10 Residential
11 Household units
11.11 Single units; detached N N Y 5, 12 Y 1, 12 Y 2 N N
11.12 Single units; semidetached and attached N N N Y1 Y2 N N
11.31 Apartments N N N Y1 Y2 N N
12 Group quarters N N N Y1 Y2 N N
13 Residential hotels N N N Y1 Y2 N N
14 Mobile home parks or courts N N N N N N N
1 2 5
15 Transient lodgings N N N Y Y Y N
16 Other residential N N N Y1 Y2 N N
17 Manufactured homes N N N N N N N
20 Manufacturing
21 Food & kindred products; manufacturing N N Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
22 Textile mill products; manufacturing N N Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Apparel and other finished products made from
23 fabrics, leather, and similar materials; N N N Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
manufacturing
Lumber and wood products (except furniture);
24 N Y 5, 9 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
manufacturing
25 Furniture and fixtures; manufacturing N Y 5, 9 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
26 Paper & allied products; manufacturing N Y 5, 9 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
27 Printing, publishing, and allied industries N Y 5, 9 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
28 Chemicals and allied products; manufacturing N N N Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
29 Petroleum refining and related industries N N Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
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30 Manufacturing
Rubber and misc. plastic products,
31 N N N Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
manufacturing
32 Stone, clay and glass products manufacturing N N Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
33 Primary metal industries N N Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
34 Fabricated metal products; manufacturing N N Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Professional, scientific, and controlling
35 instruments; photographic and optical goods; N N N Y1 Y2 Y3 N
watches and clocks manufacturing
39 Miscellaneous manufacturing N Y 5, 9 Y 5, 9 Y 1 Y2 Y3 Y4
40 Transportation, Communications and Utilities
Railroad, rapid rail transit and street railroad
41 N N Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
transportation
42 Motor vehicle transportation N Y Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
43 Aircraft transportation N Y 10 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
44 Marine craft transportation N Y 10 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
45 Highway & street right-of-way N Y Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
46 Automobile parking N Y 10 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
47 Communications N Y 10 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 N
48 Utilities N Y 10 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Other transportation communications and
49 N Y 10 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 N
utilities
50 Trade
•
51
I-Wholesale trade
Retail trade-building materials, hardware and
N Y5 IY Y1
•
Y2 Y3 Y4
52 N Y5 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
farm equipment
53 Retail trade-general merchandise N N Y5 Y1 Y2 Y3 N
54 Retail trade-food N N Y5 Y1 Y2 Y3 N
Retail trade-automotive, marine craft, aircraft
55 N Y5 Y5 Y1 Y2 Y3 N
and accessories
56 Retail trade-apparel and accessories N N Y5 Y1 Y2 Y3 N
Retail trade-furniture, home furnishings and
57 N N Y5 Y1 Y2 Y3 N
equipment
58 Retail trade-eating and drinking establishments N N N Y1 Y2 Y3 N
59 Other retail trade N N Y 5, 9 Y 1 Y2 Y3 N
60 Services
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61 Finance, insurance and real estate services N N Y 5, 9 Y 1 Y2 Y3 N
62 Personal services N N Y 5, 9 Y 1 Y2 Y3 N
11 1 2 3
62.4 Cemeteries N N Y Y Y Y N
63 Business services N Y 5, 9 Y 5 ,9 Y 1 Y2 Y3 N
64 Repair services N Y 5, 9 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
65 Professional services N N Y 5, 9 Y 1 Y2 Y3 N
65.1 Hospitals, nursing homes N N N Y1 Y2 N N
65.1 Other medical facilities N N N Y1 Y2 Y3 N
66 Contract construction services N Y 5, 9 Y Y1 Y2 Y3 N
5, 9 1 2 3
67 Governmental services N N Y Y Y Y N
68 Educational services N N N Y1 Y2 N N
69 Miscellaneous services N N Y5 Y1 Y2 Y3 N
70 Cultural, Entertainment and Recreational
71 Cultural activities (including churches) N N N Y1 Y2 N N
71.2 Nature exhibits N N Y Y1 N N N
72 Public assembly N N N Y1 N N N
1 2
72.1 Auditoriums, concert halls N N N Y Y N N
72.11 Outdoor music shell, amphitheaters N N N N N N N
72.2 Outdoor sports arenas, spectator sports N N N Y6 Y6 N N
73 Amusements N N Y9 Y1 Y2 N N
Recreational activities (including golf courses,
74 N N Y Y Y N N
riding stables, water recreation)
75 Resorts and group camps N N N Y1 Y2 N N
76 Parks N Y9 Y9 Y Y N N
79 Other cultural, entertainment and recreation N N N Y2 Y3 N N
80 Resources Production and Extraction
81 Agriculture (except livestock) Y8 Y Y Y7 Y7 Y8 Y8
81.5 to
Livestock farming and animal breeding N Y Y Y7 Y7 N N
81.7
82 Agricultural related activities N Y Y Y7 Y7 N N
7 7
83 Forestry activities and related services N Y Y Y Y N N
84 Fishing activities and related services N N N N N N N
N Mining activities and related services N N N N N N N
89 Other resources production and extraction N N N N N N N
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Y (Yes)—Land use and related structures are compatible without restriction.
N (No)—Land use and related structures are not compatible and are prohibited.
Yx (yes with restrictions)—Land use and related structures generally compatible; see Notes 1—12.
NLR (Noise Level Reduction)—NLR (outdoor to indoor) to be achieved through incorporation of
noise attenuation measures into the design and construction of the structures.
NOTES:
1 Require NLR of 25dB for DNL A.
2 Require NLR of 30dB for DNL B.
3 Require NLR of 35dB for DNL C.
4 Require NLR of 40dB for DNL D.
5 Require NLR of noise zone and building location and site planning, and design and use of berms and
barriers can help mitigate outdoor exposure, particularly from near ground level sources. Measures that
reduce outdoor noise should be used whenever practical in preference to measures which only protect
interior spaces.
6 Require NLR of noise zone and special sound reinforcement systems are installed.
7 Associated residential uses require NLR of noise zone.
8 Structures are not permitted and personnel should wear hearing protection devices.
9 Facilities shall be low intensity.
10 No passenger terminals and no major aboveground transmission lines in APZ I.
11 Excludes chapels.
12 Maximum density of one dwelling unit per acre.
22.7 Design standards.
(a) All buildings and structures to be constructed or placed within the AEOZ shall be situated on the
portion of the lot that affords the least noise impact to the proposed building or structure,
wherever and whenever practicable. Buildings and structures shall be designed and oriented to
minimize exposure to the noise source and should take maximum advantage of existing physical
features to minimize noise impact. Windows, doors and other building openings shall be located
the greatest possible distance away from the noise source.
(b) Landscape buffer plantings and related screening material shall be used whenever practicable
to deflect noise away from areas intended for human habitation.
22.8 Prohibited uses. In addition to uses prohibited by subsection 22.6, land use compatibility table, the
following activities are prohibited within the CZ, APZ I and APZ II zones of the AEOZ, including, but not
limited to:
(a) Storage of explosives;
(b) Hazardous or toxic materials/waste;
(c) Aboveground transmission lines;
(d) Uses that release into the air any substance which would impair visibility or otherwise interfere
with the operation of aircraft (dust, smoke, etc.);
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AX-20-03 Lands of JACJIM, LLC at 679 Horsepond Road
Planning Commission Recommendation Report of May 18, 2020
Page 11
(e) Uses that produce light emission, direct or indirect, which would interfere with pilot vision;
(f) And uses that attract birds or water fowl, such as, but not limited to, landfills, wastewater
treatment facilities, and associated settling ponds, artificial marshes, dredge spoil materials, sand
and gravel dredging operations and open fish farming.
Recommendation of Planning Staff:
Staff recommends the annexation of the property at 679 Horsepond Road and its rezoning to C-3
(Service Commercial Zone) and subject to the AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone) be
approved as submitted. The subject property is in the City’s Annexation Plan of the 2019
Comprehensive Plan as Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas with a Land Use
Designation as Industrial. The C-3 zoning is consistent with the development in the area and is
consistent with the Land Use Designation of Industrial. The C-3 zoning is appropriate for the
current use of the property as a wholesaler and is consistent with neighboring zoning.
Recommendation of Planning Commission
The application was represented by the Mr. Jim McLaughlin representing JACJIM, LLC, the
property owner as well as Mr. Stephen Davies, from Apex Engineering. Following a public
hearing on May 18, 2020, where no members of the public spoke regarding the proposed
annexation and rezoning, the Planning Commission voted in favor of the annexation with the
proposed C-3 zoning (Service Commercial Zone) and Airport Environs Overlay Zone (AEOZ)
with seven (7) votes in favor and no votes in opposition (two members absent).
The Development Advisory Committee Report and Comments on the Application were provided
to the Planning Commission for consideration. Mr. McLaughlin cited the increase in business as
the need for expansion on the property and the connection to City utilities. See the included
Excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the May 18, 2020 Planning Commission meeting.
Submission of Plan off Services
As required by 22 Delaware Code §101, a Plan of Services has been submitted to the Office of State
Planning Coordination. A copy of the Plan of Services form and Attachment List is included. A copy
of the full Plan of Services submission with all attachments is on file with the Planning Office.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
1) From the agency comments received, it appears that ability to provide City water is
extremely feasible due to the proximity to existing infrastructure on the opposite side of
Horsepond Road. Sanitary sewer is also available; however, it may be more involved since
the applicant would have to connect to a pressure force main on the opposite side of
Horsepond Road which is located in an easement. It would be the applicant’s responsibility
to obtain permission to enter the existing easement.
2) Upon annexation into the City of Dover, the property will be subject to the provisions of the
Dover Code of Ordinances. This includes procedures such as review processes for plans and
permits for construction activities, etc.
3) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Annexation & Rezoning application does
not represent a Building Permit or other construction activity permit approval. A separate
application submission showing all improvements is required before issuance of permits by
the City of Dover.
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AX-20-03 Lands of JACJIM, LLC at 679 Horsepond Road
Planning Commission Recommendation Report of May 18, 2020
Page 12
4) Regarding connection to City services (water and/or sanitary sewer) the applicant must
contact the City’s Department of Water & Wastewater for procedures, permitting and impact
fees.
Attachments:
• Zoning Map Exhibit AX-20-03
• Map Exhibit of Property
• DAC Comments: Department of Public Works, Department of Water/Wastewater, Kent
Conservation District and the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Excerpt of Draft Minutes from May 18, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting
• Municipal Annexation Plan of Services Form with Attachment List
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City of Dover Application No.: AX-20-03
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Parcel ID: ED-00-078.00-01-02.02-000
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CITY OF DOVER CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Public Works
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: APRIL 29, 2020
===========I Department
APPLICATION: LANDS OF JACJIM, LLC AT 679 HORSEPOND ROAD
FILE #: AX-20-03
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Public Works Department
CONTACT PERSON: Sharon J. Duca, P.E.
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Our office has no objection to the annexation of tax parcel ED-00-078.00-01-02.02-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES:
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. As a non-residential use, the site should continue to utilize private trash collection services.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMENTS, PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE CONTACT
PERSON AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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CITY OF DOVER CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Electric &
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
Water I
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: APRIL 29, 2020
Wastewater
APPLICATION: LANDS OF JACJIM LLC, 679 HORSEPOND ROAD Departments
FILE #: AX-20-03
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell - Electric
Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Water / Wastewater
CONTACT PHONE #: Electric - 302-736-7070 Water / Wastewater – 302-736-7025
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC
1. Our office has no objections to the proposed annexation of tax parcel ED-00-078.00-01-02.02-000
WATER / WASTEWATER
1. Our office has no objections to the proposed annexation of tax parcel ED-00-078.00-01-02.02-000. Any
redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook. Impact fees will be applied to this
property.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. None
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. As per the Petition to Annex and Rezone Property, as heard by the Council Committee of the Whole, February 25,
2020, please find the following:
a. 679 Horsepond Road is currently served by City of Dover Electric.
b. 679 Horsepond Road is not currently served by the City of Dover Water or Sanitary Sewer. Water service is available
on the opposite side of Horsepond Road. Sanitary Sewer is available; however, the developer will be required to
tie into a pressure force main that is located within an easement on the opposite side of Horsepond Road. The
developer will be responsible to provide calculations that the existing infrastructure can accept the effluent created
by this project. The developer would be responsible to obtain permission to enter the existing easement and
connect to the pressure force main. Installation of utilities will require DelDOT approval. The property owner is
responsible for any and all costs associated with extending and providing service to the proposed development
including tapping the water main, extending and tapping the sewer main, paying impact fees and obtaining permits.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT
P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
April 2020
APPLICATION: AX-20-03 Lands of JACJIM, LLC at 679 Horsepond Road
FILE #: AX-20-03
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: Jessica L. Verchick, EIT PHONE #: (302) 608-5370
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE
APPLICANT:
Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the annexation and rezoning of the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing tree clearing etc.) takes place and
exceeds 5000 square feet; a detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted and
approved to the Kent Conversation District.
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CITY OF DOVER Dover/Kent
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
County
Metropolitan
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Planning
D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 4-29-2020 Organization
APPLICATION: Lands of JACJIM, LLC at 679 Horsepond Road
FILE #: AX-20-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: Dover/Kent County MPO
CONTACT PERSON: Jim Galvin, AICP PHONE #: (302) 387-6030
The MPO requested the opportunity to bring the recommendations on issues of our concern to the City of Dover.
The MPO will limit comments to projects to development proposals and applications that may lead to new
development. Issues of concern to the MPO are effective transit, reducing the amount of vehicle emissions by
shortening or eliminating trips, and facilities for alternative modes of transportation, including bicycle and
pedestrian access. The MPO considers the bicycle facilities required by the City of Dover to be the standard for all
applications, not to be waived.
City of Dover Planning Commission 5-18-2020
Project Review
AX-20-03Kands of JACJIM, LLC at 679 Horsepond Road
The MPO does not typically comment on property annexations, but we do provide comments
when there is a road project likely in the area. The MPO, in cooperation with Kent County and
the Kent Ecpnomic Partnership has contracted for a transporation study for the potential
development of the property between the air base and South Little Creek Road east of Horsepond
Road properties. Horsepond Road is the existing road access to the site and may a subject of any
final plan for improvement. The MPO expects a final concept plan in about a year. The MPO
can provide ongoing status of the effort.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.
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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
May 18, 2020 Session 2
Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft
The Meeting Session 2 of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, May 18, 2020 at
7:00 PM as a Virtual Meeting using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx due to Delaware’s
Declaration of the State of Emergency for COVID-19. The Meeting Session was conducted with Acting
Chair (Vice Chair) Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members present were Mr. Adams, Mr. Roach, Ms.
Edwards, Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Welsh, and Mr. Baldwin. Mr. Tolbert and Dr. Jones were absent.
Staff members present were Mr. Dave Hugg, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Jason Lyon, Mr. Julian
Swierczek, Mrs. Samantha Bulkilvish, and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney.
1) AX-20-03 Lands of JACJIM, LLC at 679 Horsepond Road – Public Hearing and Review for
Recommendation to City Council of an Annexation Request and Rezoning Request for a
parcel of land totaling 2.00 acres +/- located at 679 Horsepond Road, Dover. The property is
currently zoned BG (General Business District) in Kent County. The proposed zoning is C-3
(Service Commercial Zone) and AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone). The property is
located on the east side of Horsepond Road and south of but not adjacent to S. Little Creek
Road. The annexation category according to Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan is Category
1: High Priority Annexation Areas and the land use designation is Industrial. The owner is
JACJIM, LLC. Property Address: 679 Horsepond Road. Tax Parcel: ED-00-078.00-01-
02.02-000. Proposed Council District 2. Ordinance #2020-07.
Representatives: Mr. Jim McLaughlin, JACJIM, LLC; Mr. Stephen Davies, Apex Engineering
Mrs. Bulkilvish stated that the applicant wishes to annex the two-acre property located at 679
Horsepond Road to anticipate the growth of his business and the need for expansion of the
property. The parcel is zoned BG (General Business District) in Kent County. The proposed
zoning is C-3 (Service Commercial Zone). The property is also located in the AEOZ (Airport
Environs Overlay Zone) because a special concern is given to the permitted uses in this area and
also noise reducing building materials and practices. The continued use as a
warehouse/wholesaler operation is permitted in both the C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and the
AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone). According to the City’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan, this
parcel is Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area. The land use designation is Industrial and
the C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) within this land use classification. On April 13, 2020 City
Council did the First Reading of this Annexation request and it is now Planning Commission’s
turn to make a recommendation.
Mr. McLaughlin stated that they are looking to expand in Dover. Obviously, they have been part
of Kent County for a while and they are looking to use this as a distribution facility. They bought
the building about five years ago and he thinks that they have been open for almost three years.
They also recently purchased a place in Laurel, DE so that is why they want Dover to be their
center hub for the State of Delaware. They are intending to have four to five people work out of
that office and possibly one warehouse individual. But due to the growth of the company, they
didn’t know that they would grow this quickly.
Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Session 2 of May 18, 2020 Page 1 of 2
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Mr. Davies stated that they have worked with Mr. McLaughlin in the past. Union Wholesales is a
very good company and he thinks that they will be a great addition to the City of Dover and
hopefully you will feel the same way. Obviously, the City surrounds this property entirely and it
makes sense to include this parcel in as well.
Ms. Maucher opened a public hearing and after hearing no one wishing to speak, closed the
public hearing.
Mrs. Welsh moved to recommend approval to City Council for AX-20-03 Lands of JACJIM, LLC
at 679 Horsepond Road with a zoning of C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and subject to the
AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone), seconded by Mr. Adams and the motion was carried 7-0
by roll call vote with Dr. Jones and Mr. Tolbert absent. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; as the subject
property is in the City’s Annexation Plan for the 2019 Comprehensive Plan as a Category 1:
High Priority Annexation Area. Mr. Adams voting yes; for the previously stated reasons. Mr.
Roach voting yes; for reasons previously stated. Ms. Edwards voting yes; as it is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Hartman voting yes; based on the consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Baldwin voting yes; based on the aforementioned statements. Ms.
Maucher voting yes; for the reasons stated in the motion.
Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Session 2 of May 18, 2020 Page 2 of 2
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Municipal Annexation Plan of Services
Pursuant to Title 22, Delaware Code, §101, any city or town proposing to extend its boundaries,
irrespective of any municipal charter provisions, whether such extension is proposed by action of the
General Assembly or pursuant to the provisions of a home rule charter, must submit a Plan of
Services to the Office of State Planning Coordination. The Plan of Services must be received by our
office for review and acceptance at least 20 working days prior to the final discretionary action taken
by the municipal legislative body. Please review your charter to identify the final discretionary action
for your particular jurisdiction. For example, in some municipalities, the act of voting to hold a
special election obligates the jurisdiction to annex the property in advance, pending the outcome of
the election. For your information, provisions of the Delaware Code applicable to annexations are
attached at the end of the Plan of Services.
● If you complete the form electronically, the template will expand as you type. You must also send a
signed original form through the regular mail. To submit attachments electronically, place your
cursor in the area indicated at the end of the document and use the Insert function on your toolbar.
● A completed Plan of Services demonstrates the ability of your municipality to provide utilities and
public services to the area proposed for annexation. We welcome the inclusion of supplemental
materials that illustrate the character of the site, any proposed development, and the impact the
proposed annexation will have on your community.
● The form and all attachments must be fully completed at the time of submission. The Plan of
Services will not be reviewed unless all attachments have been provided. You can use the list
below to be sure all attachments have been included with the Plan of Services.
Attachment Checklist
Locator map ~ attached
Annexation map from comprehensive plan ~ attached
Water facilities plan
• attached ~ on file with OSPC
Water provider letter ~ attached • not applicable
Wastewater facilities plan
• attached ~ on file with OSPC
Wastewater provider letter ~ attached • not applicable
Electric provider letter
Police, Fire, EMS letters
~ attached
~ attached
• not applicable
Current municipal budget ~ attached • onon filefile with OSPC
Current municipal audit ~ attached •~ not applicable
with OSPC
Annexation agreements
Planning or Annexation Committee report
• attached
~ attached
Signatures of Mayor and Town Engineer ~ attached
NOTES:
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MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION
PLAN OF SERVICES
1. Property Information
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1.1 Property name/description: Lands of Holly L. Mayer (AX-20-01)
1.2 Tax parcel identification number(s): ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000
1.3 Address: 1448 N Little Creek Road
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19901
1.4 Total acreage: 0.216 acres (9,453 SF)
1111~-----------
1.5 Locator map which clearly shows the parcel(s) and demonstrates contiguity attached.
1.6 Annexation map from the certified municipal comprehensive plan which clearly indicates the
location of the parcel(s) attached.
1.7 Name of petitioner for annexation: Holly L. Mayer
Address: 1448 N Little Creek Road
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19901
1.8 Municipality name: Dover Contact person: Samantha Bulkilvish
Address: P.O. Box 475
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19903
Phone: 302-736-7196 E-Mail: sbulkilvish@dover.de.us
2. Planning Information
2.1 Is the property developed?
1111~--- • Yes • No
2.2 How is the property identified in the certified municipal annexation plan?
Annexation area
• Short-term annexation area
Other (define): Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area
• Long-term annexation area
•
2.3 What is the land-use designation in the certified municipal annexation plan?
Residential
2.4 Current use: Single Family Dwelling Current county zoning: RMH
2.5
1111 Proposed use: Single Family Dwelling Proposed municipal zoning: R-8
2.6 Proposed density: One Dwelling Unit Maximum allowable density: 1 DU/8,000 SF
2.7 EDUs within current municipal boundaries: 23,181 EDU's
Vacant acreage within current municipal boundaries: 1,601.53 acres +/-
2.8 Utility/Service: Provider:
Water Current On-Site Well / Future City of Dover
Wastewater transmission Potential City of Dover
Wastewater treatment Current On-Site Septic / Potential Kent County
Electricity City of Dover
Police City of Dover
Fire Dover Fire Department
EMS Kent County
Road maintenance and repair State of Delaware
Other:
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3. Abbreviated Plan of Services
Indicate if any of the following conditions apply to the proposed annexation area and proceed
to Section 9. If none apply, proceed to Section 4.
• The property is an enclave1 of five (5) acres or less.
• The property is ten (10) acres or less and more than 50% is within municipal boundaries.
• The property has been subdivided and fully developed and utilities and services are
currently provided by the municipality.
The property has been subdivided and fully developed and utilities/services are provided by
• the municipality or another public utility. The public utility must supply a letter of
concurrence describing their ability to provide necessary services to the proposed
annexation area.
4. Water System
4.1
• Check here if the municipality will provide water to the proposed annexation area, attach relevant
sections of the most recent water facilities plan and complete Items 4.2 through 4.7. If not, proceed
to Item 4.8.
4.2
1111 Current municipal system capacity (maximum gpd without capital expenditure):
4.3 Average municipal water usage (gpd):
4.4
1111 DNREC permit allocation (gpd): DNREC permit #:
4.5 Estimated future water demand (gpd) within current municipal boundaries based on approved EDUs
and full build-out of vacant acreage under current zoning:
4.6 Estimated future water demand for the proposed annexation area (gpd) based on EDUs for
proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed zoning:
4.7 If the current infrastructure cannot meet the estimated demand of the proposed annexation area,
indicate how this will be addressed:
4.8 If the municipality does not provide water, attach statement(s) from the water provider indicating
their ability to serve the proposed annexation area and briefly describing system capacity and capital
improvements needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under
the proposed zoning. The provider should detail specific phasing plans or other special
arrangements needed to supply service to the annexation area. • -----~
letter attached
5. Wastewater System
5.1
• Check here if the proposed annexation area will be served by a public wastewater system and
complete Items 5.2 through 5.8. If not, complete Items 5.8 and 5.9.
5.2
• Check here if the municipality will transmit and treat wastewater from the proposed annexation
area, attach relevant sections of the wastewater facilities plan, and complete Items 5.3 through 5.8.
• Check here if the municipality will transmit wastewater to another treatment operator and
proceed to Item 5.9.
• Check here if wastewater will be transmitted and treated by another treatment operator and
proceed to Item 5.9.
5.3 Current municipal treatment capacity (daily maximum gpd without capital expenditure):
5.4
1111 Current municipal average wastewater flow (gpd):
5.5 DNREC permitted discharge (gpd):
5.6 Estimated future wastewater demand (gpd) within current municipal boundaries based on approved
EDUs and full build-out of vacant acreage under current zoning:
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5.7 Estimated future wastewater demand for proposed annexation area (gpd) based on EDUs under
the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed zoning:
5.8 Describe any municipal or developer funded infrastructure improvements necessary to transmit
and/or treat waste from the proposed annexation area.
5.9 If the municipality does not provide wastewater transmission and/or treatment, attach statement(s)
from the wastewater service provider and/or treatment operator indicating their ability to serve the
proposed annexation area and briefly describing system capacity and capital improvements
needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning. The provider should detail specific phasing plans or other special arrangements needed to
supply service to the annexation area.
• letter attached
6. Electricity
6.1
•complete
Check here if the municipality will provide electric service to the proposed annexation area and
Items 6.2 and 6.3. If not, proceed to Item 6.4.
6.2 Date of the most recent municipal electrical facilities plan:
6.3 Describe electrical upgrades underway or planned within the next 5 years for the proposed
annexation area:
6.4 If electrical service is to be provided by another jurisdiction or a public utility regulated by the
Delaware Public Service Commission, attach a statement from the provider indicating their ability to
serve the proposed annexation area and briefly describing phasing plans or special arrangements
needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning.
• letter attached
7. Public Safety
7.1 Public safety and other non-municipal authorities are obligated to serve their territories and are to be
notified of proposed annexations. Attach copies of notification letters and any responses to and
from non-municipal police, fire, EMS, county or other authorities having jurisdiction in the proposed
annexation area.
• letters attached
8. Fiscal Information
8.1 Attach a copy of the municipality’s current fiscal year budget.
• budget attached
• budget on file with Office of State Planning Coordination
• budget not available; the fiscal management practices of the municipality are described as
follows :
8.2 Attach a copy of the most recent audit prepared for the municipality.
• audit attached
• •
audit on file with Office of State Planning Coordination audit not available
8.3 If applicable, attach copies of any annexation agreement(s) with owners, potential buyers or
developers, and/or service providers pertaining to the proposed annexation area.
• agreement(s) attached
• not applicable
8.4 If applicable, use the following table to indicate the source of funds to construct infrastructure
necessary to develop the annexation area to either the proposed density or maximum allowable
density under the proposed zoning. not applicable
•
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Impact Fees or
Capital Other Municipal
Annexation Fees from
Infrastructure Improvements Funds
Developer or Public Utility
Water system
• •
Wastewater transmission
• •
Wastewater treatment
• •
Electrical system
• •
Public streets
• •
8.5 If applicable, use the following table to indicate the source of funds to malntain the annexation area
when developed to either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning. D not applicable
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Homeowner
Public Utility
Operating or
Fees or Other Municipal
and Condominium
Enterprise Funds
Maintenance Costs Association
Funds 2
Fees
Water system
• • •
Wastewater transmission
•l J • •
Wastewater treatment
• •
Electrical system
• •f l •
Public streets
• •
9. Certifications
ion pro ided in this Plan of Services is complete and accurate to
" all I rs required from service and utility providers are attached.
Town Engineer
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Impact Fees or
Capital Other Municipal
Annexation Fees from
Infrastructure Improvements Funds
Developer or Public Utility
Water system
• •
Wastewater transmission
• •
Wastewater treatment
• •
Electrical system
• •
Public streets
• •
8.5 If applicable, use the following table to indicate the source of funds to maintain the annexation area
when developed to either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning. D not applicable
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Homeowner
Public Utility
Operating or
Fees or Other Municipal
and Condominium
Enterprise Funds
Maintenance Costs Association
Funds 2
Fees
Water system
• • •
Wastewater transmission
• • •
Wastewater treatment
• • •
Electrical system
• • •
Public streets
• • •
9. Certifications
The undersigned certify that the information provided in this Plan of Services is complete and accurate to
the greatest extent practicable and that all letters required from service and utility providers are attached.
Mayor _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ Town Engineer ~0
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1 The Office of State Planning Coordination has final discretion and is available to help your
municipality evaluate whether specific parcels meet these guidelines or merit additional
consideration due to unusual boundary configurations or other special factors. An enclave is
defined for the purpose of evaluating this Plan of Services as an individual lot, piece or parcel of
land, a group of parcels or an entire subdivision of record; where
a. the boundaries are not less than 50% contiguous with the boundaries of an annexing
municipal corporation; and which is designated by the municipality’s most recent certified
comprehensive plan as an annexation area; and
b. is lawfully accessible by vehicular traffic over lands lying within the annexing
municipal corporation; and
c. is receiving public services such as water, sewer, electric, police protection, fire
protection or trash collection, from the said municipal corporation, its municipal electric
company, or any water and/or sewer authority of which the said municipal corporation is a
member; or
d. in addition to item B, is not currently receiving public services but will have available
such public services as are provided to other properties within the annexing municipal
corporation whether by the said municipal corporation, its municipal electric company, any
water and/or sewer authority of which the said municipal corporation is a member, or by a
public utility regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission.
2 Enterprise funds, typically for municipal utilities, are financed by user fees for the utilities. The
purpose of enterprise funds is to provide services to consumers at a price that will cover both the
current cost of operations and the maintenance and financing of necessary capital assets.
Provisions of the Delaware Code Applicable to Annexations
Title 22 § 101 Annexation by city or town
Any city or town proposing to extend its boundaries, irrespective of any municipal charter provisions,
whether such extension is proposed by action of the General Assembly or pursuant to the provisions
of a home rule charter, except any proposed annexation that has been submitted to the Office of
State Planning Coordination prior to the effective date of this Act for review, shall conform to the
following provisions:
(a) All annexations must be consistent with the most recently adopted municipal comprehensive plan
meeting the requirements of Title 22, Chapter 7, Delaware Code. The area(s) being considered must
be depicted as area(s) for future annexation on the adopted plan. If a municipality does not have an
adopted comprehensive plan, or if its adopted comprehensive plan does not depict areas for future
annexation, it shall prepare and adopt a plan or plan amendment within 12 months of the effective
date of this Act. The municipality shall not approve any annexations until such plan or plan
amendment is adopted, notwithstanding any other charter provisions; except that during the 12-
month period a municipality may consider an annexation of already developed parcels where the
proposed use(s) will not change from that currently authorized in the adjacent jurisdiction and where
the primary purpose of the annexation is to address existing public health or safety issues such as,
but not limited to, failing on-site wastewater disposal systems or contaminated or inadequate drinking
water. In such cases the provisions of §101(b) through (f) of this section shall not apply.
(b) A city or town shall prepare a plan of services indicating those services it expects to provide to the
newly annexed area, how such services will be provided, and the fiscal and operating capabilities of
the municipality to provide such services. Should any services be provided by another jurisdiction or
a public utility regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission, the written comments of such
provider on the provider's ability to provide the necessary services for the proposed annexation shall
be obtained and included in the plan of services. The study shall be conducted in accordance with
standards or criteria established by the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues as administered
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by the Office of State Planning Coordination.
(c) At the time of annexation the jurisdiction shall by ordinance rezone the area being annexed to a
zoning classification consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan or development strategy.
(d) A municipality proposing annexation must fully comply with the provisions of Chapter 92, Title 29,
Delaware Code as to State notice, and must demonstrate that it has notified all other affected
jurisdictions, conducted a public hearing, and provided a comment period of at least 30 days before
formal annexation. The city or town proposing annexation shall file with the State Office of Planning
Coordination any written comments received concerning such proposed annexation together with
any response(s) thereto.
(e) The Advisory Council on Planning Coordination shall establish a mechanism for resolving
disputes between jurisdictions regarding annexations. The mechanism developed by the Council
shall address: determination of how the costs for the dispute resolution process are born among the
parties; timeline for the dispute resolution process; and extent to which the dispute resolution process
will be enforceable.
Title 22 § 702. Comprehensive development plan
(a) A planning commission established by any incorporated municipality under this chapter shall
prepare a comprehensive plan for the city or town or portions thereof as the commission deems
appropriate. It is the purpose of this section to encourage the most appropriate uses of the physical
and fiscal resources of the municipality and the coordination of municipal growth, development and
infrastructure investment actions with those of other municipalities, counties and the State through a
process of municipal comprehensive planning.
(b) Comprehensive plan means a document in text and maps, containing at a minimum, a municipal
development strategy setting forth the jurisdiction's position on population and housing growth within
the jurisdiction, expansion of its boundaries, development of adjacent areas, redevelopment
potential, community character, and the general uses of land within the community, and critical
community development and infrastructure issues. The comprehensive planning process shall
demonstrate coordination with other municipalities, the county and the State during plan preparation.
The comprehensive plan for municipalities of greater than 2,000 population shall also contain, as
appropriate to the size and character of the jurisdiction, a description of the physical, demographic
and economic conditions of the jurisdiction; as well as policies, statements, goals and planning
components for public and private uses of land, transportation, economic development, affordable
housing, community facilities, open spaces and recreation, protection of sensitive areas, community
design, adequate water and wastewater systems, protection of historic and cultural resources,
annexation and such other elements which in accordance with present and future needs, in the
judgment of the municipality, best promotes the health, safety, prosperity and general public welfare
of the jurisdiction's residents.
(c) The comprehensive plan shall be the basis for the development of zoning regulations as
permitted pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title.
(d) After a comprehensive plan or portion thereof has been adopted by the municipality in
accordance to this chapter, the comprehensive plan shall have the force of law and no development
shall be permitted except as consistent with the plan.
(e) At least every 5 years a municipality shall review its adopted comprehensive plan to determine if
its provisions are still relevant given changing conditions in the municipality or in the surrounding
areas. The adopted comprehensive plan shall be revised, updated and amended as necessary, and
re-adopted at least every 10 years.
(f) Municipalities shall file their adopted comprehensive plan with the Office of State Planning
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Coordination within 90 days of the effective date of this section, and within 90 days after any re-
adoption or revision, update or amendment thereto. Municipalities shall further provide to the Office
of State Planning Coordination by December 31 of each year a report describing implementation of
their comprehensive plan and identifying development issues, trends or conditions since the plan
was last adopted or amended.
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Municipal Annexation Plan of Services Summary of Attachments
City of Dover, DE
Annexation of 679 Hprsepond Road, Dover, DE
Attachments:
• Location Map: Zoning Map Exhibit AX-20-03
• Annexation map from Comprehensive Plan:
o Map 13-1 Potential Annexation Areas
o Map 13-2 Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas
• Wastewater provider letter:
o Letter to Kent County Department of Public Works
o Letter from Kent County Department of Public Works of April 22, 2020
• Email regarding Electric, Sewer and Water Service
• Police, Fire and EMS Letters:
o Email followed by Letter sent to Dover Police Department
o Email followed by Letter sent to Dover Fire Department
o Email followed by Letter sent to Kent County Emergency Medical Services
• Report to Utility Committee on AX-20-03 Lands of JACJIM, LLC. 679 Horsepond Road
• Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Report on AX-20-03 Lands of JACJIM, LLC.
at 679 Horsepond Road forwarded to Planning Commission for meeting of May 18, 2020
Other Reference Links:
• City of Dover DRAFT 2020 Budget
https://www.cityofdover.com/proposed-budget-and-presentation
• City of Dover Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Year Ending June
30, 2018. Page 21 includes Audit information as Report of Independent Public
Accountants. (2019 CAFR in Draft and may be approved by end of March).
https://www.cityofdover.com/public-documents-finance
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2020-07
1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE
2 CITY OF DOVER.
3 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the said City
4 in accordance with Title 22, Chapter 1, Section 101 of the Delaware Code (22 Del.C.§ 101); and
5 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it to be in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area
6 contiguous to the present City limits, and hereinafter more particularly described, within the limits of the
7 City of Dover; and
8 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover provides that if an annexation is petitioned by all owners of
9 all property considered for annexation, no election shall be required. For an annexation petition not
10 requiring an election, such petition shall be processed in accordance with procedures established for
11 amendments to the zoning map, specified in Dover Code, Appendix B - Zoning. All annexation petitions
12 shall be processed concurrently with the rezoning of the property considered for annexation and shall be
13 subject to public hearing before City Council. Public notice shall be completed in accordance with the
14 provisions of the Dover Code relating to amendment of the zoning map.
15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
16 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
17 1. That the following described area, situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware,
18 along with all adjacent paths, sidewalks, roadways, and rights-of-way in their entirety, shall be annexed to
19 and included within the limits of the City of Dover:
20 All that certain tract, piece or parcel of land located 679 Horsepond Road, East Dover
21 Hundred, Kent County, Delaware and shown on a Property and Topographic Survey,
22 prepared by Apex Engineering Incorporated, file number 19184000XBASE;
23 BEGINNING at a found iron pin at the common corner of this parcel and lands now or
24 formerly of Bryan Business Park Lot Owners (ID #2-05-07800-01-1007-00001) located on
25 the easterly Right of Way for Horsepond Road (variable width R.O.W.), said point being
26 distant from the point of intersection for the aforementioned Right of Way for Horsepond
27 Road and the southerly Right of Way for South Little Creek Road, the two (2) following
28 courses and distances:
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29 1. South 4 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds West, 530.39 feet to a point;
30 2. By a curve to the left having a radius of 1,884.84 feet and a length of 21.42
31 feet, the chord of said curve being South 4 degrees 17 minutes 18 seconds
32 West, 21.42 feet, to a found iron pin, the point of beginning;
33 Thence from said point of beginning leaving the previously mentioned Right of Way for
34 Horsepond Road and along the line for Bryan Business Park Subdivision, South 84 degrees
35 42 minutes 14 seconds East, 499.28 feet to a found iron pin, said point being located on lands
36 now or formerly of UHS of Dover (ID #2-05-07800-01-0800-00001);
37 Thence along said lands of UHS of Dover, South 58 degrees 38 minutes 06 seconds West,
38 573.21 feet to a found iron pin, said point being located on the aforementioned Right of Way
39 for Horsepond Road;
40 Thence along said Right of Way, by a curve to the right having a radius of 1,884.84 feet and
41 a length of 345.00 feet, the chord of said curve being North 1 degrees 16 minutes 52 seconds
42 West, 344.52 feet, to a found iron pin, the point and Place of Beginning.
43 Containing 2.003 acres more or less.
44 2. That the above described property shall be annexed into the City of Dover with a zoning
45 classification as set by City Council and in accordance with the zoning map and environs then in force,
46 effective upon such lands being included within the limits of the City of Dover.
47 3. That the certified copy of this resolution of annexation, together with a plot of the area annexed, shall
48 be filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County.
49 4. That the effective date of this resolution shall be the 9th day of June, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.
50 ADOPTED: *
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53 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN WILLIAM F. HARE
54 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
55 Actions History
56 06/08/2020 - Scheduled for Introduction - City Council
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2020-07
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3 679 HORSEPOND ROAD
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
5 limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
7 described below from BG - General Business District (Kent County zoning classification) to C-3 - Service
8 Commercial Zone and AEOZ - Airport Environs Overlay Zone (City of Dover zoning classifications).
9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
10 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
11 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
12 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
13 BG - General Business District (Kent County zoning classification) to C-3 - Service Commercial
14 Zone and AEOZ - Airport Environs Overlay Zone (City of Dover zoning classifications) on that
15 property located at 679 Horsepond Road consisting of 2.00+/- acres, owned by JACJIM, LLC.
16 (Tax Parcel: ED-00-078.00-01-02.02-000; Planning Reference: AX-20-03; Council District: 2)
17 ADOPTED: *
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19 Actions History
20 June 8, 2020 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council
21 May 18, 2020 - Public Hearing - Planning Commission
22 April 13, 2020 - First Reading - City Council
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Dover Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Dover City Hall to consider adoption of the following proposed Electric
Fund budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. This public hearing
may be held electronically due to the COVID-19 State of Emergency. The following budgets
have been submitted to the Mayor and Council for their review and consideration and the
amounts are subject to change.
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE $10,230,300
DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (5,246,100)
BEGINNING BALANCE – ADJUSTED $4,984,200
BASE REVENUE:
DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMERS $80,417,400
UTILITY TAX 1,245,100
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 530,000
RENT REVENUE 110,000
GREEN ENERGY 127,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 157,400
TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 2,500,000
TOTAL REVENUES $85,086,900
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $90,071,100
EXPENSES:
POWER SUPPLY $19,715,300
SOLAR ENERGY 3,401,100
SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 384,100
POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 634,800
REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 614,600
RGGI 12,300
PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,871,900
PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 8,476,800
CAPACITY CHARGES 15,048,100
SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 54,159,000
PLANT OPERATIONS 4,706,100
GENERATIONS FUELS 488,400
PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (808,300)
PJM CREDITS (369,400)
CAPACITY CREDITS (12,191,700)
GENERATION SUBTOTAL (8,174,900)
POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 45,984,100
DIRECT EXPENDITURES
TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION $4,032,500
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,409,600
ADMINISTRATION 710,800
METER READING 378,000
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 882,900
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,413,800
OTHER EXPENSES:
UTILITY TAX $1,245,100
ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 300,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 100,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 789,600
GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 127,000
INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,728,600
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 21,000
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 330,300
DEBT SERVICE 1,378,600
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,020,200
TRANSFER TO:
IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION $6,000,000
GENERAL FUND 10,000,000
RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 2,000,000
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 18,000,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 79,418,100
BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 10,653,000
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $90,071,100
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ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND SUMMARY
BEGINNING BALANCE $15,640,000
REVENUES
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC $6,000,000
TRANSFER FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE 1,000,000
GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 400,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 218,200
TOTAL REVENUES 7,618,200
TOTALS $23,258,200
EXPENSES
ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $360,000
ELECTRIC GENERATION 1,267,000
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,260,000
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,968,900
ERP SYSTEM 500,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 6,355,900
BUDGET BALANCE $16,902,300
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $23,258,200
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City of Dover
Rates & Tariffs
July 1, 2020
Tentative Approval 6/1/2020 – effective 7/1/2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Purchased Power Adjustment “PPA” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Residential Service Classification “R”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Small Commercial Service Classification “C and C1". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Medium Commercial Service Classification “C2 and C3”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Large Commercial Service Classification “C5”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Primary Service Classification “P”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transmission Voltage Classification “T”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Transmission Voltage Federal Government Classification “FT” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transmission Voltage Interruptible Service Classification “IT” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Firm Standby and Supplemental Service Classification “SS”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Outdoor Development Lighting Rate (Residential Area Lighting Only) “OL”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Private Outdoor Lighting Service Classification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Water Pump Service Classification “FP”. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Water Pump 2 Service Classification Contracted Rate “F2”. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Water, Sewer, Kent County Sewer Adjustment and Ground Water Inflow
Adjustment Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Trash Fees - Flat Rate Summaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Green Energy Fund Rider “GEF”. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Net Energy Metering “NM”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Retail Customer Demand Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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PURCHASED POWER ADJUSTMENT
“PPA”
PPA for “all” Tariffs unless listed separately
The cost per kWh for all energy adjusted upward or downward for changes in fuel and purchased power costs including
transmission above or below the base rate amount per kWh for each rate class. When the total cost of fuel, purchased power,
and transmission varies above or below the above base cost a charge or credit per kWh will be applied to all energy sold such
that the cost or credit will be recovered or returned over time.
All kWh - per kWh ($0.00382) ($0.0070) Deleted: 0
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“R”
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for household related services in a single private dwelling and
incidental service outside of the home through the same meter, provided such incidental service does not exceed 20 kW of connected
load. Service size cannot exceed 600 amps.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase service
Customer Charge
Per bill $8.46 $9.42
Energy Charge
All kWh - per kWh $0.12060 $0.12090
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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SMALL COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C and C1"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for small commercial and industrial purposes through a single
meter. The maximum monthly usage must not exceed 3,500 kWh per month or have instrument rated metering. If there is a major
change in the character of service or if the kWh usage exceeds 3,500 kWh for two (2) consecutive billing months, the account will be
automatically transferred to the Medium Commercial Service Classification. If the customer’s usage does not exceed 3,500 kWh after
a period of one (1) year, the customer may be returned to the Small Commercial Service Classification.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available
and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill - Single Phase Service $8.39 $9.28
Per bill - Three Phase Service $23.39 $24.28
Energy Charge
Per kWh $0.10060 $0.10080
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly billing shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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MEDIUM COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C2 and C3"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes through a single meter
having monthly usages of more than 3,500 kWh for two (2) consecutive months. If the customer has a major change in the character
of service and falls below the above criteria, the customer may be returned to the Small Commercial Service Classification.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable and at the option of
the City.
Customer Charge Formatted Table
Per Bill - Single Phase Service $11.73 $15.96
Per Bill - Three Phase Service $26.73 $30.96
Demand Charge
All kW, per kW $13.40 $12.85
Energy Charge
All kWh, per kWh $0.06580 $0.06390
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge, which shall be based on sixty percent (60%) of the
greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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LARGE COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C5"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes having instrument
rated metering. If there is a significant change in the character of service, the City will, at its option on a case by case basis, temporarily
transfer the account to another tariff.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable when available and
at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill - single or three phase service $25.05 $27.06
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW $13.38 $12.86
Energy Charge
All kWh - per kWh $0.06490 $0.06210
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter. In any
month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five percent (95%), the measured demand
shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand X .95
Average Power Factor
The city measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors, and the customer is billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge based on sixty percent (60%) of the greatest Billing
Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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PRIMARY SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“P”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial customers taking delivery at the
primary voltage available, and where the transforming and protective apparatus is furnished, owned and maintained by the customer.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Primary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase or three phase service.
Customer Charge
Per bill - single or three phase $19.66 $24.32
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW $10.67 $10.09
Energy Charge
All kWh - per kWh $0.6540 $0.06320 Formatted: Strikethrough
Formatted: Strikethrough
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum sixty (60) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter. In any
month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95%), the measured demand shall
be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors and the customers are billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred
kilowatts (300 kW) or 60% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the
current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification. If a customer who is on the Primary Service Classification wishes to switch to the Large Commercial Service
Classification, the customer may do so at the customer's choice. If such a change occurs, the City will determine on a case-by-case
basis which portion, if any, of the customer-owned electrical equipment will be maintained by the City provided; however, any
equipment transferred to City ownership, will be transferred at no cost to the City.
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TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE CLASSIFICATION
“T”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers located where Dover's existing
facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at sixty-nine thousand (69,000), and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and protective
equipment.
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW $9.82 $9.14
Energy Charge
All kWh, per kWh $0.06180 $0.05990 Deleted:
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half percent
(98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x . 985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred kilowatts (300 kW) or
75% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE FEDERAL GOVERMENT CLASSIFICATION
“FT”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area for Federal Government customers located
where Dover's existing facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at sixty-nine thousand (69,000), and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and protective
equipment.
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW $9.82 $9.14
Energy Charge
All kWh, per kWh $0.06160 $0.05970 Deleted:
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half percent
(98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred kilowatts (300 kW) or
75% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
POWER SUPPLY PLANNING
Customer shall provide to the City of Dover each year in January a load forecast for the next three years for the planning period of
May through June (example: May 2019 through June 2022) to allow Dover to plan and acquire power supply resources to meet
customer’s requirements. Any changes in the Customer’s expected load forecast that is greater than one (1) megawatt shall be
reported to the City of Dover within thirty (30) days of Customer’s knowledge of such change.
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INTERRUPTIBLE TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE CLASSIFICATION
“IT”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers located where Dover's existing
facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at sixty-nine thousand (69,000), and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and protective
equipment.
Demand Charge Annual On Peak Penalty
All kW - per kW $7.89 To be determined by City Manager Deleted:
Energy Charge
All kWh, per kWh $0.06180 Deleted:
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half percent
(98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred kilowatts (300 KW) or
75% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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FIRM STANDBY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“SS” – (C5, P, & T)
AVAILABILTY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers for firm standby and/or supplemental electric
service for commercial and industrial purposes whom would otherwise be billed from the C5: Large Commercial Service, P: Primary
Service, or T: Transmission Voltage electric tariffs. Qualifying customers shall take delivery at the voltage available, and where the
transforming and protective apparatus is furnished, owned and maintained by the customer.
To service customers with electric generation facilities used to serve onsite power requirements and requiring firm standby and/or
supplemental electric service. This rate is not applicable for customers whom meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. Onsite generation is for emergency or testing purposes only.
2. Onsite generating capability is less than 500 kW.
Service under this schedule is also available to any specific generation customer who does not satisfy the provisions above and to
whom providing service, in City of Dover’s opinion, would be beneficial to its other customers.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary or primary voltages, 60 cycle alternating current, single phase or three phase service.
Standby (Maintenance and Back-Up) Service Charges:
Customer Charge
Per bill – single or three phase: $76.18 $122.37 per month
Demand Charges
Daily Demand Charge: $0.23 per kW day of actual demand
Reservation Charge: $4.93 per kW of Contract Standby Billing Demand per month
Plus a distribution charge for the associated service voltage.
Primary Distribution Charge: Included
Secondary Distribution Charge: Included
Note: Distribution Charges are not applicable where electric service is provided solely
from the transmission system.
Energy Charge
All kWh – per kWh: $0.05900
Supplemental Service Charges:
Supplemental Service shall be billed at the City of Dover’s otherwise applicable electric rates.
DETERMINATION OF BILLING DEMAND
Standby Billing Demand – Standby billing demand is the summation of the maximum integrated sixty (60) minute standby demand
delivered by the City of Dover each day of the billing period. Standby demand for each sixty (60) minute period is the integrated
sixty (60) minute demand delivered by the City, but not exceeding the difference between the contract standby demand and the
sixty (60) minute integrated kW output of the customer's generating unit(s), but never less than zero. In any month in which the
average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95) percent, the measured demand shall be corrected
in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
Average Power Factor
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The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed
accordingly.
Contract Reserved Standby Demand - The demand contracted shall not exceed the net dependable capability of the customer's
generating equipment. This demand will remain constant unless agreed to by mutual consent and appropriate changes are made to
the tariff agreement and the agreement executed by the City and the customer. If at any point, Standby Billing Demand exceeds
Contract Reserved Standby Demand, the Contract Demand rating shall be revised to match the Standby Demand rating that
exceeded the Contract Demand rating.
Supplemental Billing Demand - Supplemental billing demand for the month shall be the maximum sixty (60) minute integrated
"Supplemental Demand" for the month. It is intended that this demand shall fairly represent the capacity which the City is required
to stand ready to supply in excess of the customer's generating capacity. In any month in which the average power factor at the
delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95) percent, the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the
following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed
accordingly.
Supplemental Demand - Determined for each sixty (60) minute interval as the net sixty (60) minute integrated demand delivered by
the City of Dover minus the standby billing demand.
Installations which use this service in a manner such that measurement of a sixty (60) minute interval does not result in fair or
equitable measure of the supply capacity required to serve the customer's load, then the measured demand may be adjusted taking
into account the known character of use and the rating data of the equipment connected or from special tests. It is the intent of this
provision that the demand billed shall fairly represent the customer's capacity requirement. In cases where City of Dover elects to
use connected load instead of demand measurement as the method for determining demand, it will take into account the known
character of use and the rating data of the equipment connected.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge, Reservation Charge, Distribution Charge plus Adjustments.
The billing demand charge for all kW up to the maximum contracted standby requirements for each month will be billed at the
maximum of:
The Reservation Charge plus any Primary or Secondary Distribution Charges per kW-month times the contracted standby
demand requirements or per kW-day (charge listed above) of actual standby demand delivered.
All kW between the actual standby demand and the contract demand will be billed at the Reservation Charge rate plus any
Primary or Secondary Distribution Charges per kW-month.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
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TEMPORARY DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
Where the use of energy is seasonal or intermittent, no adjustments will be made for a temporary discontinuance of service. Any
customer prior to resuming service within 12-months after such service was discontinued, will be required to pay all charges which
would have been billed if service had not been discontinued.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Power factor at the time of the monthly peak demand must be maintained above ninety-five (95) percent. Service hereunder is
subject to the rules and regulations for electric service as adopted by City of Dover from time to time and on file with the City Clerk.
Service hereunder will be supplied at one location through one point of delivery and measured through one meter unless otherwise
deemed necessary by City of Dover.
Customers electing to receive service under this rate tariff are required to provide a sixty (60) month notice, in writing, prior to
transferring from this firm supplemental and standby service to any of the City of Dover’s firm full requirements service.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this classification.
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OUTDOOR DEVELOPMENT LIGHTING RATE
(Residential Area Lighting Only)
“OL”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover service area for residential developments/mobile home park lighting.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single phase.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The association and/or owner shall install and maintain all lighting and associated equipment. This rate applies to one metering point.
If multiple metering points are required to reduce voltage drop, a totalized bill will be rendered. The metering point(s) will be
governed by the City of Dover.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for one (1) year with automatic month to month extension until either party terminated
this agreement via letter. Billing will be monthly. If this contract is terminated prior to the one (1) year agreement, the customer
shall reimburse the City of Dover for all expenses incurred.
Customer Charge
Per Bill $8.25
Energy Charge
All kWh - per kWh $0.11230
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for all-night outdoor lighting service for lighting of outdoor
areas on private property.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
UNMETERED - This will be the standard installation practice. The lights under this classification shall be fed directly from the City of
Dover’s energy source.
METERED - This classification will be available at the City of Dover’s discretion and only when it is not feasible to install the lighting
service from an unmetered source. These lights will have the energy supplied through the customers meter and the monthly rental
fee shall be reduced to reflect this customer expense.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The equipment supplied will be the type of fixture currently being furnished by the City at the time of installation as described below
in the Classifications of Security Lights, Decorative Lighting, and Roadway/Area Lighting. Lighting shall be from dusk to dawn each
day.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for two (2) years. The City may require a fee if the installation is removed prior to the two
(2) year term.
Where service is not associated with a metered service, a Customer Charge of $5.00 for residential lights and $10.00 for commercial
lights will be added to cover the associated costs of billing and related consumer costs not reflected in the lighting schedule.
Unmetered - The City shall maintain, relamp, and supply the energy to the lighting equipment that it owns.
Metered - The City shall also maintain and relamp the lighting equipment it owns where energy is supplied through the customer’s
meter.
The City will perform relamping, repair, and/or maintenance during normal working hours within a reasonable period following
notification by the Customer.
Customers requiring unique or unusual lighting service different than outlined below may obtain such service under a mutually
agreeable contractual arrangement.
SECURITY LIGHTS
Includes a 2' (+/-) arm, pole not included. If a pole needs to be installed, the location shall be accessible to truck traffic via driveway,
roadway, alleyway, or other public accessible parking areas. If a pole must be installed and the location is not truck accessible, a
decorative lighting fixture may be installed at the applicable rated.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
100 watt HPS $7.70 35
175 watt HPS $9.08 68
100 watt HPS, equivalent LED $5.19 53 No Longer Available
175 watt HPS, equivalent LED $5.34 74 No Longer Available
The following style is not available for new installations:
70 watt HPS $6.70 33
175 watt MV $9.08 68 No Longer Available
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DECORATIVE LIGHTING
Includes a 18' fiberglass pole (15' above ground). The electrical service to these poles shall be underground; therefore, the installation
location shall be accessible to trencher traffic.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly Formatted Table
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
150 watt HPS w/o ladder rest $14.51 62 6.58
250 watt HPS w/o ladder rest $20.31 101 8.43
70 watt HPS, equivalent LED $9.56 29 No Longer Available
150 watt HPS, equivalent LED $11.35 $12.88 74
250 watt HPS, equivalent LED 14.44 102 Removed – not inventoried
88 watt LED 12.88 35 Removed – not inventoried
The following style is not available for new installations:
Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
70 watt HPS w/o ladder rest $11.65 33 6.41
175 watt MV w/o ladder rest $14.17 68
175 watt MV contemporary $14.81 68
ROADWAY/AREA LIGHTING
Includes choice of bracket from 8' to 16' if the fixture is accessible to truck traffic via driveway, roadway, alleyway, or other public
accessible parking areas. If not accessible to trucks a 2' (+/-) arm shall be used. Pole not included.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly Formatted Table
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
100 watt HPS $9.21 $9.41 47 3.74
250 watt HPS $14.29 101 4.03
400 watt HPS $19.25 154 4.27
100 watt HPS, equivalent LED $7.40 36 Formatted: Font color: Red, Strikethrough
250 watt HPS, equivalent LED $9.99 107
400 watt HPS, equivalent LED $13.51 200
100 watt HPS, equivalent LED 6.90 53 Removed – not inventoried Deleted: 400 watt HPS, equivalent LED
250 watt HPS, equivalent LED 8.42 102 Removed – not inventoried Deleted: $9.55
400 watt HPS, equivalent LED $9.55 139 No Longer Available
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175 watt MV, equivalent LED 4.79 29 Removed – not inventoried
250 watt MV, equivalent LED 6.49 53 Removed – not inventoried Deleted: No Longer Available
400 watt MV, equivalent LED 8.11 102 Removed – not inventoried
The following style is not available for new installations:
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
175 watt MV $10.30 68 3.20
250 watt MV $14.29 101 4.03
400 watt MV $19.16 154 4.21
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POLE CHARGES PER MONTH
For each wood pole required exclusively for the support of lighting fixtures or lighting circuits under this service classification a per
pole charge will be assessed as follows:
Monthly Charge
Poles installed through February 28, 1997 $2.09
Poles installed or changed out after February 28, 1997 $3.22
Poles installed after July 1, 2018 $6.08
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All billed charges under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate schedules
and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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WATER PUMP SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“FP”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for water pumps used for emergency firefighting purposes
and related equipment.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available
and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge Formatted Table
Per bill $15.00
Demand Charge
All kW, per kW $8.65 $8.29 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"
Energy Charge All
kWh, per kWh
·~- - -$0.13840
$0.14250 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - Deleted: ¶
Formatted: Not Strikethrough
Deleted:
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
In the case of fluctuating loads, the demand of which cannot readily be measured, the Billing Demand may be established from
manufacturer’s rating or determined by other suitable methods.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge based on 60% of the greatest Billing Demand
established during any month of the 24‐month period, ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All billed charges under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
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WATER PUMP 2 SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
CONTRACTED RATE
“F2"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area by contract only. Contract terms will be for a minimum of
ten (10) years. Service will be available for water pumps used for emergency firef ighting purposes and related equipment.
Service will be supplied through one (1) meter. HP determination will be the total hp of all motors.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available
and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge Up Formatted Table
to 50 hp motor(s) $100.00
Over 50 hp up to 100 hp motor(s) $150.00
Over 100 hp motor(s) $300.00
Demand Charge
All kW, per kW $8.65 $8.29 Deleted: ¶
$8.29
Energy Charge All
$0.14250 $0.13840 Deleted: ¶
kWh, per kWh $0.13840
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
In the case of fluctuating loads, the demand of which cannot readily be measured, the Billing Demand may be established from
manufacturer’s rating or determined by other suitable methods.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All billed charges under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2018 July 1, 2020 Deleted: Effective Date: July 1, 2020¶
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WATER, SEWER, KENT COUNTY SEWER ADJUSTMENT AND
GROUND WATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT RATES
Water: WITHIN CITY OUTSIDE CITY
Customer Charge
Water Rate
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$2.50 $5.00
$3.00/1,000 gallons ~ ~-------------> - - - - - - - - - <
$2.50 $5.00
$4.50/1,000 gallons
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Water Rate – Tier 1 – 0 – 6,000 gallons $2.49 / 1,000 gallons ~> ---------<
$3.74 / 1,000 gallons
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Water Rate – Tier 2 – 6,001 – 100,000 gallons $3.11 / 1,000 gallons $4.67 / 1,000 gallons
Water Rate – Tier 3 – Over 100,000 gallons $3.74 / 1,000 gallons $5.60 / 1,000 gallons
Sewer: WITHIN CITY OUTSIDE CITY
Customer Charge $2.50 $5.00 $2.50 $5.00 Deleted: $5.00
Sewer Rate $2.65 $2.84/1,000 gallons $3.98 $4.25/1,000 gallons Deleted: $5.00
WITHIN CITY OUTSIDE CITY
Kent County Sewer Adjustment: $2.58 / 1,000 gallons $2.58 / 1,000 gallons
Ground Water Inflow Adjustment $1.50 $1.61 / 1,000 gallons $1.50 $1.61 / 1,000 gallons Deleted: $1.61 / 1,000 gallons
Sewer charges are based on usage reported on water meters (WMT), and sewer meters (SMT). The sewer rate is
$ 2 . 6 5 $ 2.84 / 1,000 gallons for those within the City and $3.98 $4.25 / 1,000 gallons for those outside the City Limits.
Kent County Sewer Adjustments is based on sewer usage. The rate for Kent County Sewer Adjustment is $2.34 $2.58 /
1,000 gallons and is set by the Kent County Sewer Authority. All revenue produced by this charge is forwarded to the
Sewer Authority.
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TRASH FEES
IN CITY ‐ FLAT RATE SUMMARY
Rate Code Description Unit Charge
DC I SVCF Trash Service Fee $ 21.00
D C I 33‐1 1 Pick Up 300 Gallon 72.00
D C I 33‐2 2 Pick Ups 300 Gallon 143.00
D C I 33-3 3 Pick Ups 300 Gallon 271.00
D C I 90‐1 1 Pick Up 90 Gallon 21.00
D C I 90‐2 2 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 43.00
D C I 90‐4 4 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 85.00
D R I FLAT Residential Trash 24.00
D R I SVCF Trash Service Fee 21.00
D R I 33‐1 1 Pick Up 300 Gallon 72.00
D R I 33‐2 2 Pick Ups 300 Gallon 143.00
D R I 90‐1 1 Pick Up 90 Gallon 21.00
D R I 90‐2 2 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 43.00
D R I 90‐3 3 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 63.00
D R I 90‐4 4 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 85.00
Effective Date: July 1, 2017; Update July 31, 2018
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GREEN ENERGY FUND
Rider “GEF”
Delaware Green Energy Fund Charge ‐ A State‐mandated charge for the municipal green energy fund established under 26 Del. C.
§363(4) and collected from every Customer based on energy usage which is used to fund environmental programs for
conservation and energy efficiency within the City’s service territory.
Delaware Green Energy Fund Charge
All kWh ‐ per kWh .000178
TAX ADJUSTMENT
Billings under this rate may be increased by an amount equal to the sum of taxes payable under the Gross Receipts Tax and of all
other taxes, fees or charges (exclusive of all valorem, state and federal income taxes) payable by the utility and levied or assessed
by any governmental authority on the public utility service rendered, or on the right of privilege of rendering the service, or on
any object or event incidental to the rendition of the service.
Effective Date: July 1, 2008
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NET ENERGY METERING
“NM”
AVAILABILITY
This rider is available to customers served under the following service classifications, Residential “R”, Small Commercial “C and
C1”, Medium Commercial “C2 and C3", Large Commercial “C5", Primary “P”, and Transmission “T” that own and operate an
electric generation facility on the Customer’s premises that produces electricity from Eligible Energy Resources to offset part or
all of the Customer’s electricity requirements.
CONNECTION TO THE CITY’S SYSTEM
The Customer or Community-owned electric generation facility cannot be connected to the City’s system unless it meets all
applicable safety and performance standards set forth by the following: The City of Dover Technical Considerations Covering Parallel
Operations of Customer Owned Generation of 500 kW located in the Electric Service Handbook, National Electric Code, the
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Underwriters Laboratories, and the City of Dover Electric Service Handbook
(Handbook). The Customer must, at his/her expense, obtain any and all necessary permits, inspections, and approvals required by
any local public authorities and any other governing regulations in effect at that time.
POWER SUPPLY PLANNING:
Customer shall provide to the City of Dover each year in [Dover’s planning month for PJM] a load forecast for the next three years
(“the Planning Period”) to allow Dover to plan and acquire power supply resources to meet customer’s requirements. Any changes
in the Customer’s expected load forecast that is greater than one (1) megawatt shall be reported to the City of Dover within thirty
(30) days of Customer’s knowledge of such change.
DELIVERED VOLTAGE
The delivered voltage and delivery point of the Customer’s electric generation shall be at the same delivered voltage and delivery
point that would be supplied by the City to the Customer if the Customer purchased all of its electricity from the City.
RATE
The monthly billing shall be as stated in the applicable rate tariff. Under this rider, only the kWh charge for electricity delivered
by the Customer is affected. The Customer will pay for all kWh delivered by the City of Dover. Credit for kWh under Section
4.3.2 and 4.4 of this Handbook shall be the budgeted average cost of energy as further described in 4.4.5 of this Handbook and will
be valued at the applicable rate classification charge.
Residential (R) $0.12060 $0.12090
Small Commercial (C&C1) $0.10060 $0.10080
Medium Commercial (C2 & C3) $0.06580 $0.06390
Large Commercial (C5) $0.06490 $0.06210
Primary (P) $0.06540 $0.06320
Transmission (T) $0.06180 $0.05990
Federal Transmission (FT) $0.06160 $0.05970
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification. All minimum billings, charges for kWh, kW, Purchased Cost Adjustment, Public Utility Tax, Renewal Energy
Charge, etc. will be covered under the applicable rate tariff.
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RETAIL CUSTOMER DEMAND RESPONSE
AVAILABILITY
The Dover Electric Utility (“Dover”) or its authorized designee is the sole entity permitted to bid demand response directly into
the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (“PJM”) (“DR Program”) on behalf of retail customers served by Dover. No Customer may
participate in a DR program of any other entity unless such program is consistent with the terms and conditions in this tariff and
approved in advance by Dover.
Dover or its authorized designee may allow a Customer to bid DR into PJM’s ancillary services market for energy imbalance,
spinning reserves, supplemental reserves, reactive power and voltage control, or regulation and frequency response ancillary
services, subject to the same terms and conditions.
DR programs may reduce electric service costs for the Customer, provide enhanced usage data, reduce emissions from electric
generation, and provide demand flexibility.
CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
Customer shall submit to Dover a written request to participate that includes the following: 1) Type of DR program; and 2)
Metering requirements for participation. Dover’s approval of the application shall be granted within fourteen (14) days.
EFFECT OF APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION IN DR PROGRAM
Dover’s receipt and review of any documentation submitted by a Customer shall not constitute approval of such DR Provider or a
guarantee of performance or payment by a DR Provider, nor shall Dover be liable for ANY damages sustained by the Customer.
RIGHT TO TERMINATE PARTICIPATION IN DR PROGRAM
Dover reserves the right to disapprove a request to participate in a DR program or to terminate participation by Customer when,
in Dover’s sole discretion, Dover determines that participation by Customer will be detrimental to another customer or to the
City of Dover.
SPECIAL METERING REQUIREMENTS
If Customer requires special metering equipment or devices to participate in the DR program, Customer shall provide the
specifications for such equipment or devices in writing to the Dover Electric Department at the time of application or promptly
thereafter. Within fourteen (14) days thereafter, Dover will provide the Customer with an estimate of the cost of the special
metering equipment or devices and an estimate of the cost of providing special meter reading data. The cost of any special
metering equipment or device shall be the responsibility of the Customer and shall be paid prior to the scheduled installation
date. All costs for data or special readings shall be billed to Customer monthly.
Effective Date: February 28, 2011
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Economic Development Committee met on February 11, 2020 at 4:38 p.m. with Mayor
Christiansen presiding. Members present were Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Laird, Mrs. Adams.
Mr. Lindell, Mr. Cole and Mr. Hammond were absent.
Adoption of the Agenda
Ms. Laird moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hugg and unanimously carried.
Updated on Data Collection Economic Assessments
Ms. Linda Parkowski, Executive Director of Kent Economic Partnership (KEP), gave an overview
of the Rockport study that was done at the end of 2018. She advised that they realized there were a
couple of things that they needed Rockport to drill down further. She stated while Rockport gave
them target industries, Rockport did not give them whether they had the workforce so that the KEP
could actually pitch to those targeted industries. Ms. Parkowski stated they have asked Rockport to
go back and do a deeper dive into the data and to look at the top 15 targeted industries that they
identified last time and now align workforces with them.
Ms. Parkowski stated that Rockport is going to do a deeper dive for the County and that other
municipalities asked for an economic analysis. She advised that they went to Rockport and asked if
there could be cost savings if the municipalities did this together as one large report and Rockport
came back with a really good proposal. She noted that Smyrna, Milford, and Dover will get a deeper
dive into economic analysis with their top three targeted industries. She stated they may be similar
to Kent County's, but they may be different depending upon the workforce numbers and the leakage.
Ms. Parkowski advised that this study is going to give a comparison into what the difference between
doing business in Dover and doing business in Federalsburg, Maryland, Southeast Pennsylvania,
South Jersey is. She noted they will be able to use that in their marketing materials in the future and
also in pitches and that it is going to be extremely helpful. Ms. Parkowski stated she just signed the
Rockport proposal that day so they will get working on that soon.
Ms. Parkowski stated they also contracted Mr. Rick Ferrell, Consultant, Retail Market Answers,
LLC, through his work with the Downtown Development Districts, each municipality in Kent
County is going to get a retail gap analysis. She noted that the KEP is picking up a portion of that
fee, so that Mr. Ferrell could do that for every municipality.
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference Discussion
Ms. Linda Parkowski, Executive Director of Kent Economic Partnership (KEP), stated the KEP has
an opportunity to go to one of the largest retail commercial trade shows in the beginning of March
in Washington, D.C. She advised that they are going to go as a group and that right now Dover and
Smyrna have signed up and thinks Milford is going to go with them. She stated at the show they will
get to meet with the Wawas, the Royal Farms, the Burger Kings, and the retail stores. Ms. Parkowski
noted that she went to one in Philadelphia in August just to get the lay of the land and came back and
said we need data, our traffic data, transportation data, population data, and other information.
Mr. Hugg stated the conference is an opportunity to sit down and get face-to-face with site selectors
for a lot of retail folks, some of which they may not have even realized are out there and might be
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good targets for them. Mr. Hugg referenced and reviewed a map titled “Commercial Retail Hot Spots
in the City of Dover, DE,” (Attachment #1). He stated the actual format will be one page, the front
and back with the map and each zone described in some detail in terms of what the characteristics
of it are. He gave examples of zones one through five:
• In zone one the dominating feature is the Dover Mall and in the vicinity of Dover
Downs and there is great access to SR1's and very strong retailers in area and three
universities. The traffic volume on average is almost 65,000 vehicles a day.
• Zone two is the strip in the middle of Dover that runs from roughly the Pizza Hut down
to Capitol Station. It is a well-established corridor. There is particularly significant
redevelopment and it has been the location of a number of food establishment and some
new shopping, in the form of Lidl and Aldi and others in all of these cases. Through
zone two, 43,000 vehicles a day.
• Zone three is the Bay Road area, which is what they are promoting as fast as they can.
They are converting old mall and commercial spaces to new office buildings, but that
is creating a shortage of personal services and food locations. They will be promoting
these areas to these site selectors in Dover because it is probably underserved in terms
of food. It is clearly an area that might be well targeted for that need and for hotel spaces
to serve the Delaware Turf zone.
• Zone four is the Route 8, kind of Western corridor or the gateway into the City, which
has their image of a neighborhood character and might appeal to uses that are not
necessarily focused so much on through travelers but focused on people who live in the
area.
• Zone five is the Downtown Historic Center and about 10,000 vehicles a day that go
through downtown at the Governor's Avenue intersection.
Mr. Hugg noted that these zones are different, but have somewhat similar characteristics and offer
opportunities for a variety of uses. Mr. Hugg stated that based on work that Mr. Ferrell has done for
them and that has already been done for the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), they list probably
15 or so classes of uses or businesses that might be attractive. He stated they range from food and
beverage of all types to travel, tourism, bookstores, hotels, motels, b&b's, live and work loft kinds
of residences, specialty shops that deal mainly in things like beer, wine, cheese, nuts, confections and
oils.
Mr. Hugg noted that the purpose of this document and the purpose of going to the ISCS Conference,
is to see what is out there and to sit down in front of retailers and give a brief history, and say here
is what we are looking for, sign on the bottom line and come to Dover. He noted it is an important
thing that Dover has not done in the past and guessed that the County really has not done it.
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Mr. Hugg stated that the first day of the conference is some theory and practice and the second day
is the deal-making opportunity. He noted that this will give them a chance to tell people a little bit
about Dover and may be get them to at least pick the phone up and check out central Dover and see
if there is something there for them.
Gap Analyses Discussion (Rick Ferrell)
Mr. Rick Ferrell, Consultant, Retail Market Answers, LLC, gave an overview of Gap Analyses and
possible uses. Mr. Ferrell noted that the fastest growing component of membership to the
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is no longer developers and retailers, but
municipalities. Mr. Ferrell stated that the work that he does with the Downtown Development
Districts as part of a contract with the Department of Housing and Small Business at the State level
dovetails with some of the work that he does with Restoring Central Dover. Mr. Ferrell noted that
one of the things about working in and with Dover has been that there are a lot of different people
at the table discussing economic development. He stated as a result it has allowed them to connect
and leverage opportunities so that Ms. Parkowski, with her work with the partnership is able to
leverage and manage his work with the partnership and the State so they are maximizing the limited
resources that the parties have.
Mr. Ferrell advised that the information that he gathered with opportunity gap is really supply and
demand data. He stated that he looked at Dover, not in the geography measured by miles, but in the
geography measured by drive time because the infrastructure that delivers potential customers to this
part of the region is very accessible. Anybody that lives or passes through Delaware really refers to
the context for what they are willing to do, more by how long it takes to do it rather than how far
they have to go. He advised that they can actually move about pretty freely and in very short periods
of time, with prevailing traffic patterns and speed limits, they can cover a lot of ground. Mr. Ferrell
advised in relation to Dover's access to potential customers in terms of 10, 20, and 30-minute drive
times, it is a much more powerful way to talk about the opportunities that are presented from an
economic standpoint. He looked at what was the geographic center of downtown and the drive times
in 10, 20, and 30-minute periods and found that it gave access to a great number of population that
they do not have if they simply looked at Dover proper or some radia extending out beyond Dover
proper. He advised that they found that the quality of those potential customers is significantly
elevated, so they are higher mean and average incomes, more spending power. Mr. Ferrell stated that
the next step would be to identify what do they want to do with that data. He stated he wants to
capture the data so that they could start to talk about what the possibilities are.
Mr. Ferrell advised that the data looked at lots of categories of goods and services and in the same
geographies of 10, 20, and 30 minutes. They looked at the demand for those goods and services in
the region then compared that in the same geographies for the supply of those goods and services.
He noted that sometimes they would see that the demand for a service is greater than the actual
supply, which means that people that live here have to leave the area to get those goods and services.
Mr. Ferrell stated when there is a category that is underserved, it does not mean that when they knock
on their door, they will get it the same way they do, but it gives the opportunity now to express to
them why we think that their goods and services are a good fit for us. He stated the reason is because
they have some evidence that people are currently leaving the area to get those things because they
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cannot obtain them here. He noted that it is a really good starting place when they are looking at
strategies for the recruitment of new businesses, the attraction of new businesses, and to have that
data in their pockets so that if they do not know it already, they can share it with them. Mr. Ferrell
stated that the other side of it is that it is not simply data that they can use for startup or attraction
purposes, some of this data is going to be very relevant with people who have already invested in a
business in the area in the community.
Mr. Ferrell advised that this is really useful on a lot of different levels, sometimes businesses are not
going to know this information, other times, like at the ICSC, they are going to find that those site
selectors are coming with a great deal of information about what they require. They may not know
Dover yet, but they will tell you what they need, and then Dover will see if they can meet those
needs. He stated in other instances they are going to be informing people about this because they
have not taken the dive into the region to really understand the access and quality of customers that
they might have when they come here. Mr. Ferrell noted that this is really current and relevant for
Dover and relates to a lot of what the Rockport study showed earlier. He stated while it shows the
components or sectors that are underserved and ripe for recruitment from new jobs and employment
standpoint and growth standpoint, one of the things that Rockport also showed is when you are
developing that workforce population, you need to have the goods and services that people expect
when you are recruiting a workforce to come to your area and that includes things to do when they
get home from work at night.
Mr. Ferrell noted that retail mom and pop shops are the backbone of our downtown areas and are
incredibly important because they give relevance to somebody that is trying to recruit a workforce
here. He advised that it has relevance that extends to our downtowns and our Carter type of
opportunities alike and they are going to find more out about that as time goes on.
Mr. Ferrell advised in terms of the Dover information, he came up with a quick way of looking at
the market and it highlights in bold red when all three geographies, 10 minutes from here, 20 minutes
from here, and 30 minutes from here. He noted that they all appear to be underserved. He stated he
made it bold to look at it as something for future discussion. He noted when it ticked in two of those
geographies, he made it red but not bold and when it did not tick, it is just in black and white.
Mr. Ferrell stated that it is not to say that things that are in black and white and did not appear to be
underserved there would not be welcomed if they were well-run. Mr. Ferrell stated capitalized
businesses that had a desire to be here would still look at those, but when they are looking for those
starting places and expansion opportunities, it would be a guide with that.
Mr. Ferrell stated that this data can be made actionable and go into the market by capturing the
geography and the inventory that is available in the downtown as an example, either by vacancy or
by underutilized property, property that may be a little bigger than it needs to be for that retailer or
it is occupied currently by the type of user that does not need access to foot traffic to be successful.
Those businesses or endeavors may be very valid for the community, but they do not necessarily
have to be in those front and center retail spaces on Loockerman and in other places. He noted they
could take some of that inventory and distill it to those spaces that they would really like to see some
action on and take these categories of goods and services, meet with those property owners, and start
sharing this information so that they feel like they have options when they look out into the market
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to tenant their properties. He noted that is how he envisions this helping from a implementation
standpoint.
Mr. Hugg noted they are accustom of thinking Dover is a little bit less than 40,000 people and they
are expected to grow by a percent or two a year, but looking at the drive time distances in 30 minutes
of the City of Dover, there is 190,000 people and that changes their perspective. He stated that is
what they need to be focusing on, that their market is not just their boundaries. He stated it may be
where they want the activity to locate, but there is a bunch of people within 30 minutes of the City
of Dover. Mr. Hugg noted that looking at growth numbers, even from 2020 to 2025, they are going
to grow somewhere between 3% and 5.5% in that period in that 10, 20, and 30-minute growth zone.
Mr. Hugg noted that they are starting to get some information that is going to help them target a little
bit and encourage this regional look. He complimented Ms. Parkowski, even though it is out of City
limits, she brought 150 jobs to the City's doorstep that are as much of a benefit to the City of Dover
as if they had been on Loockerman Street.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Mr. Ferrell spoke about income related information. Mr. Ferrell noted
there are two flavors of retailers, one is more sophisticated that have multiple units and really
understand the metrics of success for their business. Mr. Ferrell stated Wawa knows how many
traffic counts they want, there are certain metrics they hone in on very quickly and clearly. He noted
most retailers look at two things as preliminary threshold issues: what the access to population in a
market is and what the buying power of that population is and what their spending power is.
Mr. Ferrell advise they typically look at median or average household incomes and when looking at
the 10, 20, and 30-minute drive times from the downtown what they see is very strong. He clarified
when he says strong he means exceeding State averages for income. He stated it is a lot of customers
with some affluence and spending power, which is what a lot of those goods and retail service
providers are looking for. They typically have a more sophisticated site selection criteria and know
that stuff about themselves and the markets that they want to go to. Mr. Ferrell stated Dover would
stack up very well in a lot of conversations with people that need access to affluence and population,
because of those drive times, which will mean more to some types of goods and service providers
than others.
Mr. Ferrell noted that when they use this data and look at the access to customers, there are some
businesses that have a greater capacity to inconvenience a potential customer when they locate in
certain markets that are easy to get to. He stated at the ICSC Conference there are a lot of things right
now changing in the market and it is very fluid right now.
Mr. Ferrell stated in 2019 there were 9,200 plus store closings in the retail world, some of the
household names that they all know are leaving the market forever. Mr. Ferrell noted that there is
an enormous amount of merger and consolidation activities that occur after every calendar year in
the first quarter of the next year, like they are experiencing now, but it is even more heightened than
it has been historically. He noted that historically, what they have seen is some of those big box
players are out there with those site selection criteria, choosing places like corridors with big
setbacks and parking fields that accommodate lots of customers. Those folks who used to take the
market share from our downtown and, in fact, some decimated our market share in the downtown
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because we started going to those more spread out places where parking was abundant and buying
those goods and services.
Mr. Ferrell stated that when experience and something that makes you more committed to it is
happening, which can only happen in authentic downtown settings like downtown Dover, those are
going to be opportunities that this kind of data will help flesh out. Mr. Ferrell stated categorically,
they can talk about the hole in the market, as an example, there is a big hole since Atlantic Books
left, that has never really been refilled. The only refill for Atlantic leaving the Dover market was on
the e-commerce side. People either drove to another place to get it, or they simply ordered it online,
but if a place like Acorn Books were to come back in a more local setting with things that are
experiential, consumers are excited about that. He noted that they can almost take every category and
find out how to make it an experience. Mr. Ferrell noted that the challenge for people using this data
is to find where those opportunities are and monetize them.
Ms. Laird stated they would be remiss if they did not recognize that a lot of the downtown vacant
spaces are not ready to be leased and so they need to prospect simultaneously with readying
buildings, getting building owners somehow in shape to get the buildings ready to get them leased.
She advised if they are leased upstairs and not leased downstairs, they have to change some
ordinances, or do something to get them off the dime because they will continue to see these
vacancies. She stated they have property people and business owners lining up. She advised that is
a serious conversation they have been having with Unlock the Block, and it is going to need to
continue to happen until they can get them off the dime.
Mr. Ferrell agreed with Ms. Laird and stated that is a reality here and in other markets. He noted that
a close cousin to that is the activities they may want to pursue legislatively and from a lobbying
standpoint some of the economic obstacles that are happening. He stated whether it is downtown or
in the corridor it has to be conveyed to our legislators so that they know. Mr. Ferrell advised that
some of the things they are experiencing are barriers to entry, and that information has to get back
to the legislators that can help them and have the tools to go out there and use incentives like the
DDD, or the incentives the City has made available to attract businesses.
Mr. Hugg noted that all of this work is focusing on three or four items. He stated the first is who do
they talk to and who do they reach out to. He complimented Mayor Christiansen on being very good
at picking the phone up when Mr. Hugg tells him that someone has expressed an interest. He noted
that Mayor Christiansen will call them and tell them why they need to be in Dover, but that is after
the fact and reactive, it is not really proactive. Mr. Hugg stated understanding better who they talked
to is one of the key things they are trying to do, but every day he is bumped up against some
regulatory issue, where because of zoning or parking restrictions or alcoholic beverage control, they
are not keeping, not adapting, and not recognizing those properties like Ms. Adams'. He noted that
those are going to create real challenges for them because they are not going to be the old traditional
fill in the gap and plug somebody into a storefront. Mr. Hugg advised that they are going to be mixes
of uses, different classes of activity, different times of day and other kinds of stuff that they need to
be thinking about. He stated they need both what opportunity it offers, but also what kind of
obstacles it offers and then they need to think through all of the things, aesthetics and accessibility.
Mr. Hugg stated all of this research is beginning to help them get a handle on it.
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Economic Review 2019
Mr. Hugg stated two things will be coming out within the next month or so. He noted the agenda
should say Economic Review 2019 and 2020. Mr. Hugg stated the first will be the Department of
Planning and Inspections Annual Report which will give them a lot of information of what happened
in Dover last year, who came, what did they build, where did they locate, those kinds of things. He
is hoping that as they get better at looking at some of that information, they can start to draw some
trends and conclusions.
Mr. Hugg noted another important thing is it is time again for the Kent County Annual
Report/Economic Report or now the Choose Central Delaware resource guide. He was not sure of
the official title, but the challenge for the City of Dover this year is that they have up to four pages
to really tell their story to the people who are interested in choosing Central Delaware. He noted that
with Mrs. Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator, they have been
working on trying to come up with what is the story they want to tell and how do they get people's
attention in a four page fold out. He noted that it is scheduled to come out this spring, so there are
things happening in their promotion and marketing world as well that will be important.
Responding to Mr. Hugg's comments regarding the jobs brought to Dover's doorstep, Ms. Parkowski
noted they have a small to medium manufacturer that is going to go into the Dover Post building,
and they are going to be bringing over probably 50 jobs with them and they just met with Department
of Labor today. She stated they have signed their agreement of sale and that there were Post
employees that will be staying. Ms. Parkowski stated Rockport said they have to have quality of life
and in Kent County, Dover is the gem and they need a vibrant downtown in order for them to really
project that they have great quality of life.
Referring to Mr. Ferrell's example of a tavern license, Ms. Parkowski noted they have dealt with this
with the brewpubs. Ms. Parkowski stated if you are an owner of a brewpub, you can only own three
in Delaware right now. She stated they need to adapt and change. It is 2020, let us make it a vibrant
downtown.
Mrs. Mitchell moved for adjournment, seconded by Ms. Laird and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
Robin R. Christiansen
Chairman
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availability, use, and misuse. In no event shall the City be liable for any direct or indirect damages
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of this data. The material is in the public domain and may be copied without permission. Citation to the
source would be appreciated. Any errors or omissions in the material should be reported to the City of
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2020-08
1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $732,200 WATER AND
2 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
3 CERTAIN SEWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION IN
4 CONNECTION THEREWITH
5 WHEREAS, the City of Dover (the "City") is authorized pursuant to Volume 52, Delaware Laws, Chapter
6 111, as amended by Volume 57, Delaware Laws Chapter 340, Volume 36 Delaware Laws, Chapter 158, as
7 amended, and the City Charter (collectively the "Enabling Acts") to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of
8 financing the extension, reconstruction or improvements to the City's water, sewer and electric systems;
9 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Enabling Acts, the City adopted a Bond Resolution on February 27, 1989 (the
10 "Bond Resolution") providing for the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds and pursuant to the Bond
11 Resolution, the City has issued and there remains outstanding its (a) $750,000 Water and Sewer Revenue
12 Bonds, Series 2000, (b) $5,581,059 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, (c) $2,404,017 Water
13 and Sewer Bond, Series 2010, (d) $765,060 Water and Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2011, (e) $6,125,000
14 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, (f) $881,400 Water and Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018,
15 and (g) $4,000,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018A (the "Outstanding Bonds");
16 WHEREAS, the City desires to issue additional revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond Resolution on a parity
17 with the Outstanding Bonds; and
18 WHEREAS, the City has approved certain capital improvements to its Sewer System and desires to issue
19 its additional parity revenue bond or bonds (the "Bonds") pursuant to the Bond Resolution and to pay the
20 costs of financing the replacement of a failing grit removal system that is located within the Puncheon Run
21 Pump Station (the "Project"). The existing infrastructure is failing and is in need of upgrades. Delaying these
22 upgrades will reduce the efficiency of the pump station and operational costs will continue to increase for
23 the aforementioned pump station without the needed upgrades.
24 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF DOVER HEREBY ORDAINS (AT LEAST THREE
25 FOURTHS OF THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL CONCURRING HEREIN):
26 Section 1. Amount and Purpose of the Bonds. Acting pursuant to the Enabling Acts and the Bond
27 Resolution, the City shall issue its negotiable obligations in the maximum aggregate principal amount not
28 to exceed $732,200 to finance, refinance or reimburse itself for a portion of the cost of the construction and
29 equipping of the Project, an estimate of which is appended hereto as Exhibit A.
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30 The monies raised from the sale of the Bonds (including the investment earnings thereon) after the
31 payment of the costs of issuance, shall be expended only for the purposes authorized herein or as may
32 otherwise be authorized by subsequent action by City Council. Authorized purposes include the costs of
33 planning, constructing, acquiring and equipping the Project or any portion thereof; interest on the Bonds and
34 any interim financing during the construction period and for a period of up to one year following the
35 estimated date of completion; the costs of issuance of the Bonds and any interim financing; the repayment
36 of temporary loans incurred with respect to the Project; and the reimbursement of authorized costs
37 previously expended by the City from other funds.
38 Section 2. Terms of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be sold to the Delaware Water Pollution Control
39 Revolving Fund (the "SRF Fund") administered by the State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources
40 and Environmental Control pursuant to the terms of its commitment letter dated March 6, 2020 (the
41 "Commitment Letter"), a copy of which is appended hereto as Exhibit B, and the other terms and conditions
42 to be contained in a Financing Agreement between the City and the SRF Fund (the "Financing Agreement").
43 It is anticipated that the interest rate on the Bonds will be 2.0%.
44 Section 3. Security for the Bonds. The principal, interest and premium, if any, on the Bonds shall
45 be payable solely from the City's Net Operating Revenue which is hereby pledged to secure the Bonds on
46 a parity with the Outstanding Bonds. The full faith and credit of the City shall not be pledged to pay
47 principal and interest on the Bonds.
48 Section 4. Rate Covenant. The City covenants that it will fix and collect rates, fees and other
49 charges for the use of and for services furnished or to be furnished by the Sewer System, and will from time
50 to time revise such rates, fees and other charges so that in each Fiscal Year the Net Operating Revenue
51 available to pay debt service on the Bonds will equal at least the principal and interest requirements for the
52 Bonds. If, for any reason, the revenues are insufficient to satisfy the foregoing covenant, the City shall
53 within ninety (90) days adjust and increase its rates, fees and other charges or reduce its Operating Expenses
54 so as to provide sufficient Net Operating Revenue to satisfy such requirement.
55 Section 5. Details of the Bonds. The Mayor and City Treasurer are authorized to determine the
56 details of the Bonds including the following: the date or dates of the Bonds; provisions for either serial or
57 term bonds; sinking fund or other reserve fund requirements of the Bonds; due dates of the interest thereon;
58 the form of the Bonds; the denominations and designations of the Bonds; registration, conversion and
59 transfer provisions of the Bonds; provisions for the receipt, deposit and investment of the proceeds of the
60 Bonds; provisions for the replacement of lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed Bonds; and provisions for
61 issuing uncertificated obligations and all procedures appropriate for the establishment of a system of issuing
62 uncertificated debt. The Bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor and City
63 Treasurer, shall contain an impression of the City Seal or a facsimile thereof and shall be attested by the
64 manual or facsimile signature of the City Clerk.
65 Section 6. Further Action. The Mayor, the President of the City Council, the City Treasurer, the City
66 Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to take such other action on behalf of the City, as
67 may be necessary or desirable to effect the adoption of this Resolution and the issuance and sale of the
68 Bonds and to provide for their security and to carry out the intent of this Resolution, including the
69 publication of notices and advertisements and the execution and delivery of customary closing certificates.
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70 Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
71 The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish once in a newspaper published in the City a notice in
72 substantially the following form:
73 "NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of The City of Dover, Delaware on June 8,
74 2020 pursuant to Chapter 111, Volume 52, Delaware Laws, as amended, adopted a resolution entitled as
75 follows:
76 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $732,200 WATER
77 AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
78 CERTAIN SEWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION IN CONNECTION
79 THEREWITH"
80 The purpose of the issuance and sale of said bonds is to provide funds (approximately $732,200) to
81 pay a portion of the costs of financing the replacement of a failing grit removal system that is located within
82 the Puncheon Run Pump Station. The existing infrastructure is failing and is in need of upgrades. Delaying
83 these upgrades will reduce the efficiency of the pump station and operational costs will continue to increase
84 for the aforementioned pump station without the needed upgrades.
85 Any action or proceeding to contest the validity of said resolution or any of its provisions must be
86 commenced within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. After expiration of such period of
87 limitation, no right of action or defense founded upon the invalidity of said resolution or any of its provisions
88 shall be asserted, nor shall the validity of said resolution or any of its provisions be open to question in any
89 court upon any ground whatsoever, except in an action or proceeding commenced within such period.
90 [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]
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91 By order of the City Council of the City of Dover.
92
93 City Clerk
94 ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2020.
95 CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
96 Attest:
97
98
99 Clerk, Dover City Council President, Dover City Council
100 APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Dover on the 8th day of June, 2020.
101
102 Mayor
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105 Exhibit A
106 Estimated Cost of Project
107 Project Total Bid Cost Delaware Water Pollution City of Dover
Control Revolving Fund Financed Amount
Financed Amount
108 Puncheon Run Pump Station $732,200 $732,200 $0
109 Grit Removal System
110 Replacement
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111 Exhibit B
112 Commitment Letter
Clty of Dover
RECEIVED
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STATE OF DELAWARE
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 8: CITY MANAGER/MAYOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK
ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE 97 COMMERCE WAY, SUITE 106 TELEPHONE: (302) 739-9941
DOVER, DELAWARE19904 FAX: (302) 739-2137
March 6, 2020
Ms. Donna Mitchell
City Manager
City of Dover
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE 19903
RE: Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Binding Commitment Offer for City of
Dover - Puncheon Run Pump Station Grit Removal System Replacement Project
Dear Ms. Mitchell:
On behalf of the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund ("Fund"), the Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ("Department") is pleased to advise you
that a Loan ("Loan") has been authorized from the Fund to the City of Dover ("the City") in the amount
of $732,200 for a term of twenty (20) years. The Loan will be used to finance a new grit removal
system to replace the old existing one.
The loan interest rate shall be 2.0% for a term of 20 years. The City will pay semi-annual
interest only payments during the period commencing with the date of Closing ("Closing") on the Loan
through and including the payment date following the date on which the Project is actually completed
based on cumulative loan draws. After the Project has been completed, principal and interest payments
shall be paid semi-annually in an amount sufficient to amortize the outstanding balance over twenty
years.
It is understood that a Water and Sewer Revenue Pledge of the City will secure the Loan. All
legal costs, incurred by the Fund, associated with loan closing shall be borne by the City and will
become a part of loan proceeds.
The Fund reserves the right to withdraw or alter the terms of this commitment if, between the
date of the City's loan application and the date of the closing, the City incurs any debt or its financial
condition changes in any way deemed material by the Fund at its sole discretion. Loan closing and the
disbursement of funds shall remain subject to the satisfaction of any conditions established by the Fund.
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
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Ms. Donna Mitchell
March 6, 2020
WPCRF Binding Commitment Letter
City of Dover - Puncheon Run Station Grit Removal System Replacement Project
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The City shall comply in all respects with all applicable Fund requirements and reporting, federal
laws, regulations and other requirements related to or arising out of, or in connection with funding by
the Fund. The City shall also comply in all respects with the Federal Single Audit Act, 2 CFR 200
Subpart F, (formerly 0MB Circular A-133) as a sub-recipient of Federal funds. The Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for the Fund is 66.458. Where noncompliance of such
requirements is determined by the Fund or the Department, the issue shall be referred to the proper
federal authority and/or agency for consultation and/or enforcement action.
If you have any questions concerning the foregoing, please contact this office at (302) 739-9941.
If you concur with the terms and conditions stated above, please acknowledge your acceptance by
signing below and returning the original to this office no later than May 6, 2020.
If Loan closing shall not have occurred within I 20 days of receipt of this letter, the Fund reserves
the right to discontinue processing the City's application.
1111 erman
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Envi on ~ 1ance
DNREC- Office the Secretary
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The fo regoing terms and conditions are hereby acknowledged and accepted this f f day of
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Domia Mitchell~
City of Dover Manager
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(SEAL OF THE .f'.OUNTY)
cc: Eric D. Dawson, DNREC
Keith Kooker, DNREC EF
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1 COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2020-09
2 AMENDING COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2016-09, AS AMENDED BY
3 COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11
4 A RESOLUTION FORMALLY ESTABLISHING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
5 COMMITTEE
6 WHEREAS, during the Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of May 26, 2016, City Council dissolved
7 the City's Economic Development Office and created an Economic Development Committee within the City,
8 with the Mayor to serve as the Committee Chair and the other members to consist of two (2) members of
9 City Council, to be appointed by the Council President and confirmed by City Council; the City
10 Manager, or the City Manager's Designee,; the Chair of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
11 Committee, the Chair of the Utility Committee, a designee of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP),;
12 the City Planner,; and two (2) minority voting members who are economic development or business oriented
13 to be appointed by the Council President and confirmed by City Council. with qualifications and
14 selection to be determined by City Council; and
15 WHEREAS, a strong and robust local economy is essential to the quality of life of all residents of the City
16 of Dover and its surrounding community. It is vital that the City pursue sound and innovative strategies to
17 promote growth, attract investment, create and protect jobs, and support existing businesses and enterprises;
18 and
19 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to develop a collaborative, targeted, inclusive, and effective
20 approach to economic development in the City of Dover.
21 NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER HEREBY FORMALLY
22 ESTABLISH THE CITY OF DOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, WHICH SHALL:
23 1. Promote the economic interests of the City of Dover, formulate recommendations to
24 Council and staff, and coordinate with staff, other government bodies and
25 institutions, the business community, and the public on economic development
26 matters.
27
28 2. Provide monthly reports to City Council.
29 ADOPTED: *
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33 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN WILLIAM F. HARE
34 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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35 Actions History
36 06/08/2020 - Scheduled for Introduction - City Council
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Monthly Report
April 2020
Office of City Assessor
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ASSESSORS REPORT
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First Time Buyer for the Month April 2019/2020 Realty Property
of April 2019/2020 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to
Recording
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30 22 23 25 $8 $4 $4
• Res. Non‐First
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$6
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20 $2
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• Res. First Time • 2020 $0
10 Buyers • 2019
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2020 2019
Major Updates
Feb ‐ 20 March ‐ 20 April ‐ 20
Assessment Change ‐$130,000 $6691,00 $0
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
30 $5,594,600 $6,212,400 0.90 1.02
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Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
‐ All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into DocuWare.
Assessor’s Office
Supplemental Billing
‐ April Supplemental bills went out totaling $7,495.84
Appeals
‐ Posted Assessment Register on the web, in City Hall, Dover Library and Assessor’s Office.
‐ Appeals and Exempt Requests submitted by the April 30, 2020 deadline:
Commercial: 34
Residential: 12
Exemption Request: 5
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03:25 PM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-067.01-01-28.00 18 R10 14 AQUAMARINE CT 1 5 2012 2 1728 B AV 227,900 09-APR-20 265,000 .81
ED05-067.05-02-10.00 18 R10 121 BRANDYWINE DR 1 5 1988 2 3224 A- AV 295,300 01-APR-20 310,000 .87
ED05-067.12-04-47.00 8 R10 41 REPRESENTATIVE LN 1 13 2016 3 2610 B- AV 219,100 20-APR-20 254,000 .83
ED05-067.13-01-15.00 3 R10 479 TROON RD 1 14 1981 1 2013 B+ AV 219,700 24-APR-20 280,000 .75
ED05-067.17-01-42.00 3 R10 28 WINGED FOOT RD 1 14 1970 1 2091 C AV 199,200 16-APR-20 235,000 .85
ED05-067.17-02-02.00 3 R10 34 SHINNECOCK RD 1 5 2000 2 3197 A- AV 327,500 24-APR-20 355,000 .84
ED05-067.18-02-03.00 17 R10 704 INDEPENDENCE BLVD 1 3 1983 1.5 2178 B AV 216,800 24-APR-20 205,000 .77
ED05-067.18-03-62.00 17 R10 645 INDEPENDENCE BLVD 1 5 1976 2 2357 B- AV 217,000 27-APR-20 230,000 .85
ED05-067.19-03-66.00 17 R10 7 PATRIOT DR 1 5 1989 2 2348 B- AV 231,300 30-APR-20 240,000 .85
ED05-067.20-02-23.00 10 R10 511 FAIRVIEW AVE 1 2 1940 1 806 C AV 109,800 03-APR-20 132,000 .68
ED05-067.20-03-62.00 8 R30 411 N GOVERNORS AVE 3 1 1939 2 1769 C+ AV 155,200 17-APR-20 150,000 .87
ED05-068.10-01-67.00 13 R10 521 NIMITZ RD 1 5 1964 2 1600 C+ GD 165,400 17-APR-20 200,000 .68
ED05-068.14-02-52.00 13 R10 397 NIMITZ RD 1 5 1966 2 1524 C+ AV 156,100 30-APR-20 209,000 .62
ED05-068.15-03-40.00 6 R10 1404 S HANCOCK AVE 1 14 1988 1 1994 C AV 220,800 09-APR-20 223,000 .61
ED05-068.15-03-56.00 6 R10 1431 HOPKINS AVE 1 14 1995 1 1232 C AV 173,600 24-APR-20 230,000 .63
ED05-068.18-02-54.00 7 R10 904 WHITE OAK RD 1 14 1951 1 1638 C AV 167,000 10-APR-20 197,000 .67
ED05-068.19-05-42.00 14 R10 193 LEXINGTON PL 1 13 2007 2 2022 C+ GD 187,200 03-APR-20 218,000 .72
ED05-076.03-01-35.00 14 R10 111 W SHELDRAKE CIR 1 14 2016 1 1456 C+ AV 200,300 20-APR-20 235,000 .82
ED05-076.05-07-22.00 3 R10 304 PEBBLE VALLEY PL 1 5 1995 2 2548 B+ AV 244,000 30-APR-20 295,000 .80
ED05-076.09-02-18.00 14 R10 266 TRAFALGAR DR 1 13 2005 2 1848 C+ AV 148,200 14-APR-20 132,500 .96
ED05-076.13-01-56.00 14 R10 150 THAMES DR 1 13 1996 2 1988 C+ AV 154,000 29-APR-20 154,900 .83
ED05-076.13-05-43.00 14 R10 225 NORTHDOWN DR 1 13 1999 2 1848 C+ AV 152,700 27-APR-20 155,000 .82
ED05-076.20-01-27.00 5 R10 705 WAPLES AVE 1 16 1973 1 2004 C+ AV 185,300 30-APR-20 225,000 .74
ED05-077.07-08-51.00 6 R10 350 BLUECOAT ST 1 1 2018 2 1440 B- AV 213,500 17-APR-20 230,000 .03
ED05-077.11-03-01.00 6 R10 102 MARGARET CT 1 5 1991 2 1332 C AV 163,500 24-APR-20 192,000 .68
ED05-077.17-01-38.00 5 R10 846 MONROE TER 1 16 1959 1 1554 C+ FR 151,700 16-APR-20 167,000 .84
ED05-077.17-04-23.00 4 R10 128 PINE ST 1 14 1950 1 1224 C AV 186,800 07-APR-20 185,000 .72
ED05-077.17-06-27.00 4 R0 1026 S GOVERNORS AVE 0 33,900 07-APR-20 30,000 1.13
ED05-085.12-02-02.00 12 R10 429 ALDER RD 1 5 1971 2 2136 C+ AV 192,700 12-APR-20 208,000 .79
LC05-058.17-04-51.00 1A R10 109 GORDON DR 1 11 1988 1 1080 D+ AV 79,100 23-APR-20 70,000 .89
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COM~UNJITY ENJHANJCEMENJT fUNJD
REPORT
APRIL 2020
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CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2019 - MAY 29, 2020
100-10-12-99-000-53037
Current Balance - $15,829.50
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER
DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT $25,000.00
FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR
COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT.
TOTAL $25,000.00
COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO
DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE
07/10/19 Taylor Convoy of Hope - Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $24,000.00
Dover designation of $1000.00 of his community Ralph Taylor to
enhancement funds to Convoy of Hope - Dover Janella
Tauchus and
email from
Cornelius
Murphy,
Calvary
Assembly of
God dated
07/10/19
07/10/19 Polce Convoy of Hope - Councilman Polce authorized the designation Email from $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $22,500.00
Dover of $1500.00 of his community Tanner Polce
enhancement funds to Convoy of Hope - Dover to Janella
Tauchus and
email from
Cornelius
Murphy,
Calvary
Assembly of
God dated
07/10/19
07/24/19 Anderson Downtown Dover Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $50.00 $2,550.00 $22,450.00
Partnership (DDP) - designation of $50.00 of his community David
Capital City enhancement funds to the Downtown Dover Anderson to
Farmers Partnership (DDP) - Capital City Farmers Janella
Market Aprons Tauchus and
email and
invoice from
Tina Bradbury
dated 07/22/19
05/29/20
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07/26/19 Anderson Destiny Christian Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $500.00 $3,050.00 $21,950.00
Church designation of $500.00 of his community David
enhancement funds to Destiny Christian Church Anderson to
for their Book Bag and Supplies Giveaway for the City Clerk's
low income youth Office and
email and
receipt from
Pastor Dale L.
Mast dated
07/26/19
07/29/19 Anderson Inner City Cultural Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $1,000.00 $4,050.00 $20,950.00
League designation of $1000.00 of his community David
enhancement funds to the Inner City Cultural Anderson to
League for their string orchestra program the City Clerk's
Office and
letter from Mr.
Reuben
Salters dated
07/24/2019
08/02/19 Anderson Dover Post Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $496.00 $4,546.00 $20,454.00
designation of $496.00 of his community David
enhancement funds to the Dover Post for the Anderson to
Central Delaware Housing Collaborative the City Clerk's
advertisement for the Innovative Readiness Office and
Training Program Public Notice letter from Mr.
Gregg Bunkley
and Public
Notice dated
07/31/2019
08/05/19 Neil Persimmon Park Councilman Neil authorized the designation of Email from $100.00 $4,646.00 $20,354.00
Place Condominium $100.00 of his community enhancement funds Fred Neil to
Council, (PPPCC) to the Persimmon Park Place Condominium Traci
Inc. Council, Inc. for their "Back to School event" McDowell and
a letter from
Ms. Joyce
Talley,
President of
PPPCC, Inc.
dated
08/02/2019
08/05/19 Cole Persimmon Park Councilman Cole authorized the designation Email from $100.00 $4,746.00 $20,254.00
Place Condominium of $100.00 of his community enhancement Scott Cole to
Council, (PPPCC) funds to the Persimmon Park Place Traci
Inc. Condominium Council, Inc. for their "Back to McDowell and
School event" a letter from
Ms. Joyce
Talley,
President of
PPPCC, Inc.
dated
08/02/2019
05/29/20
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CITY COUNCIL - FY 19/20 Page 3 of 5
08/06/19 Anderson Delaware Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $100.00 $4,846.00 $20,154.00
Multicultural and designation of $100.00 of his community David
Civic Organization, enhancement funds to DEMCO for their Back to Anderson to
Inc. (DEMCO) School Block Party the City Clerk's
Office and a
letter from Ms.
Leandra
Marshall, VP,
External
Relations and
Development,
DEMCO dated
08/06/2019
08/13/19 Taylor Delaware Councilman Taylor authorized the designation Email from $250.00 $5,096.00 $19,904.00
Multicultural and of $250.00 of his community enhancement Ralph Taylor to
Civic Organization, funds to DEMCO for their Back to School Block the Janella
Inc. (DEMCO) Party Tauchus and a
letter from Ms.
Leandra
Marshall, VP,
External
Relations and
Development,
DEMCO dated
08/13/2019
08/30/19 Cole Actors Attic Councilman Cole authorized the designation of Email from $100.00 $5,196.00 $19,804.00
$100.00 of his community enhancement funds Scott Cole
to Actors Attic to pay for a bee mascot costume dated 08/29/19
for the Citizen Corp/DEMA Annual Family and Kay Sass
Emergency Preparedness Day (Mascot and invoice
Costume to be used multiple times for annual from Actors
event) Attic dated
08/29/2019
11/08/19 Sudler The Boulevard Line Councilman Sudler authorized the desgination Email from $500.00 $5,696.00 $19,304.00
Entertainment of $500.00 of his community enhancement Roy Sudler, Jr.
Restaurant funds to The Boulevard Live Entertainment dated
Resaurant's Feeding the Less Fortunate 11/08/2019
Thanksgiving Event to be used for travel, food, and letter from
and supples for the homeless Mr. Charles
Boyer dated
11/05/2019
11/08/19 Taylor The Boulevard Line Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from $400.00 $6,096.00 $18,904.00
Entertainment desgination of $400.00 of his community Ralph Taylor,
Restaurant enhancement funds to The Boulevard Live Jr. dated
Entertainment Resaurant's Feeding the Less 11/08/2019
Fortunate Thanksgiving Event to be used for and letter from
travel, food, and supples for the homeless Mr. Charles
Boyer dated
11/05/2019
05/29/20
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11/25/19 Hare The Boulevard Line Councilman Hare authorized the desgination of Email from $400.00 $6,496.00 $18,504.00
Entertainment $400.00 of his community enhancement funds Willam Hare
Restaurant to The Boulevard Live Entertainment dated
Resaurant's Feeding the Less Fortunate 11/25/2019
Thanksgiving Event to be used for travel, food, and letter from
and supples for the homeless Mr. Charles
Boyer dated
11/05/2019
11/27/19 Slavin The Children's Councilman Slavin authrorized the desgination Email from $400.00 $6,896.00 $18,104.00
Theatre, Inc. of $400.00 of his community enhancement Timothy Slavin
funds to The Children's Theatre, Inc. ad to dated
support performances featuring children ages 12/02/2019
8-18 and new actor microphones. and program
ad order form
12/02/19 Cole The Children's Councilman Cole authorized the designation of Email from $300.00 $7,196.00 $17,804.00
Theatre, Inc. $300.00 of his community enhancement funds Scott Cole
to The Children's Theatre, Inc. to support dated
performances featuring children ages 8-18 and 12/02/2019
new actor microphones.
12//18/19 Cole Captial School Councilman Cole authorized the designation of Email from $620.50 $7,816.50 $17,183.50
District - Central $620.50 of his community Scott Cole
Middle School enhancement funds to Capital School District - dated 12/16/19
Central Middle School for the 8th grade trip to and letter from
the African American History and Culture Ms. Shan
Museum to Washington, D.C. in April 2020 Green,
Principal of
Central Middle
School
12/30/19 Anderson Code Purples Kent Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $354.00 $8,170.50 $16,829.50
County designation of his remining balance of $354.00 David
of his community enhancement funds to Code Anderson to
Purple Kent County to assist in purchsae of City Clerk's
cots, air mattresses, sleeping bags, blankets, Office dated
sheets, etc. for Dover 12/26/2019
and letter from
Ennio
Emmanuel,
CPKC, dated
12/26/2019
05/29/20
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CITY COUNCIL - FY 19/20 Page 5 of 5
02/12/20 Cole Dover PAL Councilman Cole authorized the designation of Email from $500.00 $8,670.50 $16,329.50
$500.00 of his community enhancment funds to Scott Cole
Dover Police Atheltic League (P.A.L.) to assit dated
with the "Outrunning Childhood Cancer 5k 02/05/2020
Run/Walk" event - the $500 would go towards and from
provided participant race day t-shirts Officer
Anthony Smith
(DPD) dated
02/05/2020
04/16/20 Cole ELAN (formally Councilman Cole authorized the designation of Email from $300.00 $8,970.50 $16,029.50
known at WSFS - J. $300.00 of his community enhancement funds Scott Cole
Tauchus' CC to the Bayhealth Foundation - COVID-19 dated
Statement) Response to feed hospital staff and patients 04/16/2020
Bayhealth and Janella
Foundation Tauchus' CC
Statement
dated
04/21/2020
05/20/20 Hare Main Street Dover, Councilman Hare authorized the designation of Email from Bill $200.00 $9,170.50 $15,829.50
Inc $200.00 to the Main Street Dover Auction Hare dated
Fundraiser to support Downtown Dover 05/19/2020
merchants/small businesses and email from
Tina Bradbury,
DDP, dated
05/14/2020
$9,170.50 $15,829.50
Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance
Amount
$5,000.00 At-Large Slavin $400.00 $4,600.00
$2,500.00 1st District Lindell $2,500.00
$2,500.00 1st District Polce $1,500.00 $1,000.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Hare $600.00 $1,900.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Taylor $1,650.00 $850.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Cole $1,920.50 $579.50
$2,500.00 3rd District Neil $100.00 $2,400.00
$2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,500.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 4th District Sudler $500.00 $2,000.00
TOTAL $9,170.50 $15,829.50
05/29/20
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
APRIL 2020
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City of Dover
Cust omer Services Department
I M ajor Procram Updates
Number ot Customers Served
Apr 2020
1a.os,
Apr2019
22,329
Difference
(3,246 )
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Penatzies Pos,ed 2,746 s 7,993 s (5,247) s 63,5 41 s 70,516
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Work Orders Processed
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CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE
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60,000
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20,000
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• 2020 YTD 16,588 32,403 174,676 2,075 20,026
• 2019 YTD 19,646 40,275 168,490 2,164 19,187
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
July 18 78,686 Services
July 18 160.51
Aug 18 82,843 Mar 18 29 3,635 Mar 18 52
Aug 18 165.16
Sep 18 70,142 Apr 18 6 521 Apr 18 48
Sep 18 160.41 May 18 5 301 May 18 46
Oct 18 134.70 Oct 18 61,417 June 18 9 315 June 18 18
Nov 18 102.85 Nov 18 57,164 July 18 3 972 July 18 34
Dec 18 60,284 Aug 18 4 87 Aug 18 81
Dec 18 102.40
Sep 18 5 1,331 Sep 18 43
Jan 19 117.57 Jan 19 65,342
Oct 18 4 123 Oct 18 47
Feb 19 111.72 Feb 19 57,306 Nov 18 6 46 Nov 18 69
Mar 19 106.88 Mar 19 59,310 Dec 18 5 5 Dec 18 11
Apr 19 52,734 Jan 19 1 1 Jan 19 29
Apr 19 91.74
Feb 19 1 3 Feb 19 23
May 19 138.05 May 19 60,603
Mar 19 0 0 Mar 19 22
Jun 19 146.50 Jun 19 68,769 Apr 19 5 277 Apr 19 77
Jul 19 83,229 May 19 3 148 May 19 18
Jul 19 164.38
Jun 19 11 418 Jun 19 23
Aug 19 163.55 Aug 19 78,519
Jul 19 15 4,066 Jul 19 8
Sep 19 150.74 Sep 19 67,274 Aug 19 9 335 Aug 19 16
Oct 19 150.16 Oct 19 57,886 Sep 19 5 225 Sep 19 15
Nov 19 55,732 Oct 19 7 386 Oct 19 15
Nov 19 98.35
Nov 19 7 61 Nov 19 14
Dec 19 104.57 Dec 19 60,552
Dec 19 2 1,325 Dec 19 4
Jan 20 103.57 Jan 20 60,649 Jan 20 4 78 Jan 20 15
Feb 20 98.58 Feb 20 54,412 Feb 20 4 2,120 Feb 20 16
Mar 20 54,764 Mar 20 3 1,518 Mar 20 24
Mar 20 92.30
Apr 20 3 76 Apr 20 6
Apr 20 82.01 Apr 20 49,236
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be
measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index.
FY 20 YTD FY 19 FY 18
34.59 40.68 144.04
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
3 57 39.67 Minutes 32.26 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES APR 20 APR 19 FY20 YTD
Tree Trimming 55 316 1815
Number of Oil Releases 0 1 1
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0
New Services 6 77 133
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Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report
APRIL 2020
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 16 Number of Tire Repairs: 5 Number of Road Repairs: 8
Other Work Orders: 47 Repair Hours: 110 Road Repair Hours: 9.5
Total Work Orders: 108 Fabrication Hours: 0 Misc. Hours: 86
PM Hours: 48
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 37
# Of PM’s: Completed: 16
Major Program Updates
APRIL APRIL
MEASURE 2020 2019 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance - Scheduled PM
16 out of 37 13 out of 37
appointments vs completed PM’s 8.10 %
43.24 % 35.14 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
3 out of 4 15 out of 17
completed within 5 days -13.24 %
75.00 % 88.24 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work orders
0 out of 0 7 out of 7
completed within 2 days 0%
100.00 % 100.00 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
April 2020
April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April Total
Category 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20
Caucasian* 292 295 297 297 297 299 294 293 293 297 303 308 303 n/a
Minorities* 80 78 78 77 75 78 77 77 78 78 77 77 76 n/a
Hired 2 3 4 1 2 8 3 1 4 7 11 7 0 53
Terminated/Resigned/ 4 2 3 2 3 4 7 2 2 5 6 3 5 48
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 4 1 2 1 21
Jobs Posted 1 11 2 3 3 31 2 0 9 9 17 1 3 92
Workers Comp. 2 5 1 3 2 1 2 2 3 7 4 2 7 41
Injuries
Workers Comp. Hours 104 196 160 187 270 169 186 178 176 168 112 320 320 2546
*356 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 23 (2 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 15 Library, 4 Police Department, 1 Central Services)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Position Hired: None
Transferred/Promoted: Water Wastewater Utility Director
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Library Clerk I, Inspector I, Administrative Assistant, Library Director, Police Officer
Positions on Terminal Leave: (1) Police Officer – June, Water/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor- June, Arborist-June
Recruitment Information (April)
Native
American
Black/ Hawaiian/ Two or Not
Indian/ Hispanic/
Positon Tota l Apps In Dover Out of Dover Unknown Asian African Other More White Unknown Hispanic/ Unknown Male Female Unknown
Alaskan Latino
American Pacific Races Latino
Native
Islander
Playground Leader I 5 3 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 4 1 1 4 0
Playground Leader II 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0
MEO II - Night Street Sweeper 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
*Resumes come from Indeed do not always list address
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April
Recruiting by Dept. 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20
Electric 7 7 6 6 6 7 9 9 6 7 4 4 4
Public Works 7 6 4 5 5 10 10 11 11 8 8 8 8
Police 4.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6 6 4 4 3 2 7.5 4 4
Water Waste Water 4 4 5 6
All Other Departments 7.5 6.5 7.5 7 7.5 16.5 18.5 18 17 15.5 13.5 11 12.5
Totals 26 25 23 23.5 24.5 39.5 41.5 42 37 36.5 37 32 34.5
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes *Feb 2020 Updated
All Other Departments
Electric: (3) Lineman, Engineering Services Superintendent
Public Works: Motor Equipment Operator I -Stormwater, Motor Equipment Operator III – Stormwater, Motor Equipment Operator II-PW Floater, Motor
Equipment Operator I – Streets, Motor Equipment Operator II – Night Street Sweeper, MEO III-Streets, MEO II-Stormwater, Administrative Assistant
Police: (3) Police Officers, (2) Cadet (PT)
Water/Waste Water: (2) Civil Engineer, (2) Utility Maintenance Mechanic I, Water/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor, Motor Equipment Operator I
All Other Departments: Mechanic I, Administrative Assistant – Mayor, Grant Writer, (2) Service Center Clerk (PT), Fleet and Facilities Manager, (2) Library
Clerk I (PT), Librarian I (PT), Assistant Library Director, Administrative Assistant – City Clerk’s Office, Library Director, Arborist, Customer Service Clerk I,
Administrative Assistant – Finance, Inspector 1 – Life Safety
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Turnover Statistics
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 9.66 5.27
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 0.57 0.28 0.54 1.92 1.36 0.54 1.05
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 6.17 2.9
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 2.68 1.05
Other - - - - - - - 1.65 0.54 0.27 0.26
2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented; 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric
*2019, Percentages update in January 2020
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Total Number of Employees Separating from 21 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 38 36 20
Service
Average Number of Full-time Employees 362 356 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 346 354
Average Number of Part-time Employees 16 15 12 14 18 24 28 28 28 26 25
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
Workers Compensation Cost CY 2020
Stormwater $3
Department Sanitation - $2
Grounds $4
Metering $4
Police $11
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total: $24,000
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Service Requests Resolved
60 53 54
51 52
48 49
47 47
50 44 45 44
~ 41 41 42
39 41 38 38 38
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• Requests Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20
• Completed
Programming Requests Completed
50 44 44
41 41
40 34 34 33 33
32 32 31 32
30 27 27 27 26
24 24 22 22
21 21
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• Requests Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20
• Completed
Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
40,000
35,000
Pages Viewed
30,000
36,316
25,000
32,907 34,015 31,316
28,996 29,209 28,293 28,153 30,253
26,691 25,888 26,691 25,318
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20
Noteworthy:
Shared results of user survey on Customer Service.
Pandemic - COVID-19.
Rolled out Webex and Remote PC to support remote working.
Tyler ERP Phase 2 (HR/Payroll) working with Kronos providing files.
Tyler Phase 4 Still doing training and implementation sessions.
New IBM iSeries server installed as approved by Council.
Continuing computer life-cycle replacements.
ProWatch and MaxPro improvements scheduled for City Hall.
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Monthly Report for April 2020
LIBRARY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 VIRUS
Highlighted Virtual Programs:
DO}'ffER Songs and Stories on 4/13, 4/20 & 4/27
Creative Movement on 4/8
403 Views
61 Views
PUBLIC LIBRARY DIY Self Care on 4/15 24 Views
Total Items Checked Out: 0 VIRTUAL Programs: Offered Views/Clicks
E-books: 3,678
Adult 2 34
New Library Cards: 0 Teen 2 45
Children 6 518
Library Card Holders: 31,131 Job Center 0 0
Service Area
Population: 62,527
Passport Services: 0
Library Visitors: 0
Income Received: $0.00
Meeting Rooms Usage: 0
Computer Users: 0
Wireless Users: 106
Items Loaned to/Received
from Other Libraries: 27
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Parks & Recreation and Grounds
April 2020
Monthly Report
Parks & Recreation Highlights
Master Planning for Dover Park & Schutte Park Master Plan/Land Improvements. A recommendation was sent
to Council to hire Whitman Requardt Associates for the Master Plan project. They have worked with the Parks &
Recreation Department in the past, most recently with the Dover Park Master Plan.
John W. Pitts Recreation Center ‐ Following the successful winter indoor sports season, the gym floor and walls
were scrubbed and thoroughly cleaned in preparation of the indoor summer camps and programs.
Parks Maintenance Building - Construction continues on the new building. Staff members Carolyn Courtney,
Sherwanda Speaks, Steve Pickering & Robin Eaton are expected to relocate into the new building once completed.
Summer activity planning is being discussed. With the COVID19 restrictions, staff is working on how and if we can
host summer camps successfully per the phasing guidelines. As restrictions have not been lifted, summer camps
are cancelled.
Youth Leagues - Staff processed over 200 refunds for recreation leagues.
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General Recreation 0 1,196 489 2,607 Open Gym: 0 hrs
Leagues 0 31,898 1,245 40,890 Fitness Classes: 0 hrs
Sports Classes/Camps 0 937 65 836 Leagues: 0 hrs
Meetings/Rentals 0 4,391 174 6,859 Sports Classes: 0 hrs
Meetings/Rentals/Events: 0 hrs
General Recreation: 0 hrs
Recreation Revenue Breakdown
rn9
May is National
No Revenue received in April 2020
due to COVID 19 closure. Bicycle Month
April 2020 April 2019 FY19
General Recreation 0 General Recreation $919.00
Trips 0 Sports $125.00
Camps 0 Leagues $2,392.50
Leagues 0 Building & Park Permits $470.00
Bldg./Field/Pavilions 0 Camps $1,303.00
Youth Connections/CSW 0 Youth Connections/CSW $3,656.60
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GROUNDS
Arborist Crew April 2020
Trees Trimmed 0
Trees Removed 0
Stumps Removed 0
Trees Planted 0
Root Pruning 0
Beautification Crew
Weeded flower beds 1 day per week.
Mowing Crew
Completed mowing route on every other week schedule.
Litter Removal
Litter is being picked up on City properties on a every other day schedule.
Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks.
Collected 147 trash cans.
Miscellaneous
All crews worked on a limited schedule due to COVID – 19.
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April 2020 Procurement & Inventory Report
Measure FY 2020 FY 2019 DIFFERENCE
Issue Effectiveness – How often the
FY 2020 (To date) FY 2019 (Total)
warehouse has what the departments
[1884/(1884+123)]*100 [4,323/(4,323+160)]*100 -2.56%
need when it’s needed.
93.87% 96.43 %
[issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100
Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the
material stocked is the material being 0.82 Turnovers per 0.69 Turnovers per +0.13 Turnovers per
used. (2018-2019 Goal 1 per year) year year year
WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS
BID REQUESTING
COMMODITY TERM STATUS as of May 7, 2020
NUMBER DEPARTMENT
Design Architect & Engineering
One
Services with Costs for Five 20-0024CM City Manager Forwarded to City Manager's Office on 03/20/2020.
Time
Recreation Projects
One
Demo of 749 Oak Drive 20-0026PI Planning/Inspections Quotes due May 12, 2020.
Time
Meeting House Branch Sewer One
20-0027PW Public Works Bid opening scheduled for May 27, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Replacement Time
Garrison Oak Technical Park One
20-0028EL Electric RFP opening scheduled for June 17, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Engineering Time
FUEL USE FY 2020 TO DATE FY 2019 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS)
Unleaded: 108,571 gallons 109,820 gallons
Diesel: 59,034 gallons 58,524 gallons Technical difficulties to retrieve data.
Dollars Spent: $290,674.10 $335,308.71 Information will be provided on May’s report.
Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund
FY 2020 TO DATE FY 2019 TO DATE FY 2020 TO DATE FY 2019 TO DATE
Electric: $820,561.30 $757,191.67 Electric: $715,229.44 $824,536.48
Water: $84,678.95 $137,360.84 Water: $91,105.16 $183,150.49
Wastewater: $484.57 $2,598.77 Wastewater: $1,228.15 $2,204.77
General: $89,648.49 $108,123.67 General: $80,851.02 $96,840.85
Total: $995,373.31 $1,005,274.95 *Total: $910,966.69 $1,117,217.21
Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services
FY2020 FY2019 FY 2020 TO DATE FY2019 TO DATE
Total Dollar Value: $1,907,241.80 $2,155,939.98 $119,656.09 $110,573.14
Total Line Items: 1,142 1,296
* Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER).
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PUBLIC WORKS - APRIL
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Subdivisions Site Development
The following required inspection services The following required inspection services
Seskinore Court Eden Hill Medical Center
Nottingham Meadows Leander Lakes
Patriot Village Eden Hill Commercial Center
Eden Hill State Police Building
Chestnut Grove Capital Station
Dunkin Donuts
Chesapeake Utilities – Leak City
Dupont Plaza
SANITATION
Sanitation Hours
700 660
600 544
469
500 442 429
400
275
300
200
100
0 0
0
Bulk Collection Mechanized Collection Hand Trash Collection Yard Waste Collection
• Apr 19 • Apr 20
Note: PW started keeping track of Yard Waste Collection in July 2019.
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Monthly Total Refuse (Tons)
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20
• Bulk • Rear Loaders • Automated
Sanitation APRIL 20 FYTD 20 APRIL 19 FYTD 19
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 201 1,767 212 1,933
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,170 9,462 1,213 10,607
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 22 391 36 365
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 9 2 55
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 28 261 80 460
CURBSIDE RECYCLING STATS MONTHLY TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
CANS COLLECTED ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
April 2020 21,578 9,830 290,440 13.46
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STREETS & STORMWATER
Streets & Stormwater APRIL 20* FYTD 20 APRIL 19 FYTD 19
Signed Installed 0 23 2 53
Signs Repaired 0 18 5 92
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 0 84 14,569 14,718
New Post Installed 0 12 3 46
Storm Catch Basins
Repaired 0 7 1 15
Storm Catch Basin
Repairing (Hrs.) 0 23 3 40
Storm Catch Basins
Cleaned (LF) 0 1 0 18
Storm Catch Basins
Cleaning (Hrs.) 0 1 0 8
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 0 0 9
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 0 0 8
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 0 35 3 141
Concrete Work (Hrs) 0 52 2 71
Concrete Patching (Cubic
Yards) 0 5 0 14
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 0 0 1
Street and Alley
Maintenance (Hrs) 0 6 0 57
Street Sweeping (Miles) 0 2,745 1,722 3,241
Street Sweeping (Cubic
Yards) 0 193 146 328
Leaves Collected (Cubic
Yards) 0 0 610 11,156
Leaf Collection (Miles) 0 0 765 6,491
• Streets / Stormwater Divisions provided assistance to the Sanitation Division throughout the month of April due to COVID-19.
GROUNDS
Work Orders
Total Work Orders = 0 General = 0 Arborist = 0
Arborist Crew APRIL 2020 APRIL 2019
Trees Trimmed 0 15
Trees Removed 0 2
Stumps Removed 0 0
Trees Planted 0 37
Root Pruning 0 90
Arborist Crew
- N/A
Beautification Crew
- Weeded flower beds 1 day per week.
Mowing Crew
- Completed mowing route on an every other week schedule.
Litter Removal
- Litter was picked up on City properties on an every other day schedule.
- Litter person reporting destruction in City parks diligently.
- 147 trash cans collected.
Miscellaneous
- All crews worked on a limited schedule due to COVID-19.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Electric Reviewed all 3 proposal's from Esri for migration to Esri's Utility Network.
Other Resolved a 911 addressing issue.
Planning & Current Land Use Topology Update.
Inspections
Planning & Review Land Development Plan and run topology to determine best way to
Inspections proceed with project. Enabled Planners Esri training and found topology
course for Planner. Had a phone meeting with Planner to discuss everything.
Planning & Made Proposed Property Maintenance Areas the official Areas. Added new
Inspections Areas to the Planning & Inspection View web application.
Planning & Completed topography fix of Current Land Use.
Inspections
Public Works Monthly DSWA billing update.
Public Works Set up computers to remote work from home.
Public Works Updated Centerline and Address Points in geodatabase.
Public Works Updated the Parcels, Rentals, and Active AHI layers.
Public Works Bi-Monthly recycling update.
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates April 20 April 19 DIFF PREVIOUS FY20 YTD FY19 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 0 0 0
Water Quality Complaints 6 4 2 66 72 80
Plan Review Completed Within 5
days of Submission
*-19 Standard was 30 days, not 5
3 3* I 0 I 20 I 23 I 52
WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task April 20 PREVIOUS April 19 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 4,374,300 4,815,767 1,512,207,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 18 19 18
Water Mains Repaired 0 4 0 4
Water Service Lines Repaired 1 15 0 16
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 2 0 2
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 1 9 0 10
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 0* 474,210 0 474,210
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 0 4,456 0 4,456
Sewer Manholes Cleaned 0* 2,270 0 2,270
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,838 1,838 1,839 1,839
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 13,590 13,594 12,772 13,594
*-Due to reduced staff only problem areas were cleaned – COVID-19
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March 19 April 19 May 19 June 19 July 19 Aug 19 Sept 19
Total Water Prod. 160,520,000 144,473,000 163,697,000 171,112,000 192,330,000 196,988,000 167,793,000
Billed Consumpt. 125,349,000 136,797,000 141,380,000 138,786,000 160,762,000 186,715,000 175,315,000
Total Flow To County 184,046,000 190,226,000 150,963,000 147,233,000 166,639,000 116,853,000 109,001,000
Billed Discharge 90,349,000 100,603,000 102,534,000 104,048,000 108,772,000 118,878,000 111,495,000
Oct 19 Nov 19 Dec 19 Jan 20 Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr 20
Total Water Prod. 158,696,000 136,212,000 125,959,000 139,177,000 134,958,000 128,627,000 131,229,000
Billed Consumpt. 145,815,000 148,986,000 116,253,000 115,851,000 131,871,000 110,167,000 119,549,000
Total Flow To County 134,055,000 96,023,000 130,722,000 105,628,000 118,053,000 141,540,000 115,046,000
Billed Discharge 108,525,000 105,865,000 91,962,000 95,816,000 99,036,000 86,964,000 92,556,000
WATER & WASTEWATER FLOW DATA
250,000,000
200,000,000
150,000,000
100,000,000
50,000,000
0
Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20
Total Water Production Billed Consumption Total Flow to County Billed Discharge
1. In general, Billed Consumption should be less than Total Water Production due to system water losses (fire hydrant use, breaks, etc.).
2. In general, Billed Discharge will be less than Total Flow to County due to system inflow & infiltration occurrences.
3. Total Water Production and Total Flow to County directly match readings taken from the 1st of the month to the end of the month for the
month reported. Due to meter reading routes, readings are made throughout the month and billed within 3 days. As such, Billed
Consumption and Billed Discharge components can be up to 30 days behind Total Water Production and Total Flow to County readings.
4. Apr 19, Dec 19 and Mar 20 Total Flow to County is higher than Total Water Production due to #2 above (higher than average rainfall during
these months).
5. Nov 19, Jan 20 and Apr 20 Total Flow to County is lower than average Total Flow to County due to lower than average rainfall during this
month in conjunction with #3 above.
6. Sep 19 and Nov 19 Billed Consumption is higher than Total Water Production due to #3 above.
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
APRIL 2020
Planning & Inspections Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention
Construction activity in the City continues at modest levels but the effects of COVID-19
were noted in April. A total of 378 Code Inspections were undertaken in April, but only
66 Permits for all uses were issued compared to 89 Permits during March and 200 Per-
mits in April of last year. Construction values in April were down significantly to just
over $227,000 bringing the YTD total to $23.1 million.
A Residential Building Permit was issued for one new single family houses on Orchard
Drive. Construction activity is continuing, however, in the Village of Cannon Mill PND,
Patriot Village, within the Downtown Development District area, and in other areas of
the City. A Certificate of Occupancy was issued to one (1) single-family house located in
the Village of Cannon Mill PND.
Commercial Permit activity also remained slow. A Building Permit was issued for the
Safety Town/Leak City Training Facility at the Chesapeake Utilities Dover Campus (a
complex of 8 mock residences). Building Permits were also issued for a number of ren-
ovation projects throughout the City. Vacant Building registrations are trending down
as a result of Code Enforcement efforts, Dangerous Building determinations and demo-
litions, and possibly renewed interest in renovation of older structures.
A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was extended for the Lidl Grocery Store at 150
North DuPont Highway and Certificates of Occupancy were issued for Crab du Jour, of-
fice renovations at 6 W. Loockerman Street, and Shell’s Early Learning Center on S.
State Street.
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
Crab Du Jour— 889 N. DuPont Highway
IRS Tenant Fit Out— 6-8 West Loockerman Street
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
Addition at Shell’s
Daycare Center
868 S. State Street
118 Ann Avenue 279 Tea Party Trail
287 Tea Party Trail 1502 College Road
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Planning & Inspections
Revenue
FY2020 Actual
(YTD) April % of
Revenue Stream FY2020 Budget 2020 Budget
Business License $1,470,000 $ 1,405,530 96%
Manufactured Home License $19,000 $ 15,585 82%
Building Permits $600,000 $ 267,931 45%
Cert. of Occupancy $16,000 $ 7,250 45%
Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 21,177 85%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 10,065 72%
Plumbing/Heating/Air $115,000 $ 60,294 52%
Rental Inspection Fee $437,000 $ 384,127 88%
Miscellaneous $25,000 $ 16,457 66%
Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $ 38,862 56%
Code Enforcement Fines $35,000 $ 17,225 49%
Vacant Building Reg. $250,000 $ 44,625 18%
Total P&I Revenue $3,076,000 $ 2,289,128 74%
30-Apr-20
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
In the continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the compliance with the Governor’s Declaration
of a State of Emergency for Delaware, the Dover City Hall Building remained closed to the public in April.
Rotating Staff in the Office for select hours and a Work-from-Home Scenario continued following the Conti-
nuity of Government Plan developed for each Department Division. Planning Staff continued plan and per-
mit responsibilities including accepting Plan and Permit submissions by appointment only and electronical-
ly, selective CO inspections, conducted Pre-Application Meetings virtually, and managed on-going commu-
nication efforts.
The April Meetings of the Boards and Commissions supported by the Planning Office were postponed as
Staff moved toward implementing the WebEx telephone/video conferencing platform for Virtual Meetings.
Planning Staff conducted the April 29, 2020 Staff Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting as a Vir-
tual Meeting on WebEx as Staff was in the Office and teleworking remotely.
Efforts to continue Staff Training were achieved with use of the APA - American Planning Association’s
NPC20@Home program. The APA following the cancellation of their national conference moved to a virtual
platform for the conference sessions in a three-day timeframe and offered a very reasonable per person
rate for live webinar viewing and recordings (for viewing up to one year later). Dawn Melson-Williams
(Principal Planner), Julian Swierczek (Planner I), and Samantha Bulkilvish (Planner I) participated in various
sessions including “Legal Issues Associated with Planning & Zoning Hearings in a Pandemic” and “Pathways
to Prosperity: Differentiating Rural Assets” and will continue to access training sessions.
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PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building
Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. For April 2020, Planning Staff was in-
volved with review of 34 Building Permits and 8 Certificates of Occupancy permits that were issued. These
Permits and others (awaiting issuance) were predominately reviewed by Planners working remotely re-
viewing Permit submissions received electronically by email. This activity results in a 2020 calendar year-to
-date total of 183 Permits and Certificates of Occupancy thru April (2019 calendar year-to-date total of
301 Permits and COs compared to 348 for 2018). Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses
and Rental Dwelling Permits.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
2019 Comprehensive Plan
With the 2019 Comprehensive Plan having achieved Certification by the Governor, Planning Staff is
starting to look at the Implementation Plan (Chapter 15) items for the next project activities. One
key project will be the Comprehensive Rezoning Project which must be completed by June 2021.
Staff will be preparing the Final Publication document. Currently, the FINAL DRAFT (12.3.2019) doc-
uments and maps are available on the Comprehensive Plan website:
https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan.
Construction Activity
• Residential Building Permit was issued for a single family house on Orchard Avenue as an infill lot. Con-
struction activity continues in the Village of Cannon Mill PND, Patriot Village, within the Downtown
Development District area, and on other several lots in other areas of the City.
• Certificates of Occupancy were issued to one (1) single-family house on College Road, one (1) single-
family house on Ann Avenue, and two (2) townhouses in Patriot Village.
• A Building Permit was issued for the eight Shed/House Buildings (Mock Residences) at the Safety
Town/Leak City Training Facility at the Chesapeake Utilities Dover Campus (S-19-16). Building Per-
mits were also issued for a number of renovation projects including the Women’s Shelter at 801 W.
Division Street, a Kitchen addition to Blank’s Kitchen in Spences Bazaar (S-18-06), and other small com-
mercial renovations.
• A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was extended for the Lidl Grocery Store at 150 North DuPont
Highway. Certificates of Occupancy were issued for Crab DuJour Restaurant at 889 N. DuPont Highway
(Old Shuckers location); office space renovations at 6 W. Loockerman Street; and an Addition to Shell’s
Early Learning Center (Day Care Center: C-17-02) at 868 South State Street.
APRIL 2020 (FY20) TOTAL FOR FY20
New Home Permits Issued 1 19
Value of Commercial Projects $277,494.00 $23,384,362.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees $0 $3,087.00
Waived)
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment did not meet on April 15, 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in
compliance with the Governor’s Declaration of a State of Emergency for Delaware the meeting was post-
poned. The next Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2020.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission did not meet on April 16, 2020. The next Historic District Commission
meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2020.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission did not meet on April 19, 2020. The next Planning Commission meeting is sched-
uled for May 18, 2020.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY19 Projects
• Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan
The Draft Consolidated Plan was on review for comment for 30 days from March 17, 2020 thru April 17,
2020. An Audio Public Hearing was held on April 17, 2020 to allow the public to comment on the proposed
FY20 CDBG Action Plan Budget.
• CARES Act Funding
The City of Dover was awarded $163,211 in Federal Funds to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19. The
City is proposing to partner with the Department of Health and Social Services to administer the grant that
will be used for motel vouchers and rent subsidies that will service homeless persons or those at risk of be-
coming homeless.
• Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers who purchase
affordable housing in the City of Dover. Four (4) families have purchased affordable housing in the City of
Dover.
• Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. This project is underway.
• DIMH & Central Delaware Housing Collaborative
CDBG funds will be used to renovate an existing building that will service homeless women and children.
This project will begin once the Request for Release of Funds has been approved by HUD.
• Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Programs
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner-occupied housing in the City that is in violation of the
City’s Housing Code and complete emergency home repairs to eliminate housing conditions that threaten
the health and safety of low-income homeowners. Emergency home repairs have been completed for five
(5) families.
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Code Enforcement Activity—April 2020
Case Type # cases # cases % staff initiat- % staff initiated
current YTD (July ed current YTD
month 2019 to month
June 2020)
No valid Rental Permit 0 34 0% 79%
No valid Building Permit 1 42 0% 73%
Tall grass and weeds 122 327 93% 83%
Unregistered vehicle 1 48 0% 60%
Abandoned vehicle 1 41 100% 73%
Annual Housing Inspection 0 319 0% 88%
Property Maintenance 9 281 33% 60%
Exterior
Electric Termination 0 82 0% 95%
Dover Code of Ordinances 19 292 52% 57%
Zoning 0 16 0 62%
Total Cases Opened 159 1987
Total # of Inspections For 378
Month
Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
749 Oak Drive – Dwelling was in a bankruptcy court; Court has approved the demolition.
Asbestos survey was completed, fuel oil tank removed and asbestos abatement bid out.
Bids had to be re-opened to demo the dwelling. All utilities have been disconnected.
309 MacArthur Drive – City Council declared the dwelling dangerous. Owner has six (6)
months to repair or demolish. Renovation, mechanical and plumbing permits have been
obtained. Renovations are on-going and inspections are occurring.
Vacant Buildings currently registered- 189
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
July 2018—
July 2019 –
Current June 2020 April 2019 June 2019
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued April (2020) April (2019)
FY 20 FYTD 20 FY19 FYTD 19
Administrative Permit
0 24 3 24
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 19 279 44 310
Building Permits
1 103 25 215
Demolition Permits
1 37 4 23
Fence Permits 8 101 17 112
Fire Prevention Permits 5 63 7 66
Mechanical Permits
10 232 34 421
Plumbing Permits
15 185 46 422
Sign Permits 5 105 20 134
Swimming Pool Permits
2 5 0 6
Subtotal 1134 1733
Business Licenses 7 2014 41 2154
Merchant Licenses
1 396 9 379
Contractor Licenses
10 1219 26 1242
Subtotal 3629 3775
Lodging House Licenses
0 35 0 53
Public Occupancy
9 416 27 482
Rental Dwelling 53 3008 428 3533
Subtotal 3459 4068
Manufactured Homes
0 327 2 355
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections April (2020) April (2019)
FY 20 FYTD 20 FY19 FYTD 19
Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings)
125 2325 282 4158
Plumbing/Mechanical
99 2819 483 5528
Certificate of Occupancy 8 93 22 204
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated three (3)
incidents during the month of April including a
large fire loss at Baytree Apartments.
The Fire Marshal’s Office has a vacancy due to a
resignation.
We are continuing the continuity plans in refer-
ence to Covid-19 established for the Fire Marshal’s
Office to ensure all operations continue with as
little interruption as possible.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 0,covid-19 208 171
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 0,covid-19 647 588
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 5 263 362
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 0,covid-19 61 93
Meetings & Walk Through 3 163 160
Fire Plan Review & DAC 8 102 99
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental 3 totaling $5,003,000 22 totaling $5,473,000 23 totaling $490,750
Undetermined 1 totaling $10,000 13 totaling $466,751 14 totaling $438,001
Incendiary N/A 3 totaling $1,250 9 totaling $15,100
Arrest Made with DPD 0 0 2
Investigation Time 12 hours 86 hours 103 hours
Injuries 0 2 2
Deaths 0 0 0
Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
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Finance Department Monthly Report April 2020
CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
APRIL 2020
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY19 YTD FY20 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 5,875 5,868
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 110,526,410 $ 149,704,871
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 22 22
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 8,541 8,659
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,575 2,584
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 4,620,037 $ 4,699,684
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
~-~-II~_
Number of Check Vouchers
Number of EFT Vouchers
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $
5,213
2,273
63,874,203 $
4,851
2,194
57,142,604
FY19 YTD Wages FY20 YTD Wages
$42,284 $66,424
$171,352 $85,850 $673,227 $611,925
$530,315
$386,937
$513,705
$514,700
$1,162,433 $1,239,247
$1,234,431
$1,981,049
$14,822,479 $15,494,059
I Regular
Regular I All over time
All over time I Vacation
Vacation I Sick
Sick I Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout I Personal
Personal Other • Comp Time
Other
• Comp Time I
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Finance Department Monthly Report April 2020
City of Dover
General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2020)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes $ 16,121,700 $ 16,121,700 $ 15,880,083 99%
Program Revenues 10,570,600 10,570,600 8,176,413 77%
Utility Transfers 11,000,000 11,000,000 9,166,740 83%
Grants 688,500 688,500 338,656 49%
Interfund Services 5,749,900 5,749,900 3,813,589 66%
All Other 1 933,000 933,000 501,779 54%
$ 45,063,700 $ 45,063,700 $ 37,877,259 84%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
2 $ 28,694,900 $ 28,705,500 $ 21,376,901 74%
Program Expenses
Interfund Services 10,311,800 10,472,300 7,311,887 71%
Debt Service 500,000 500,000 387,585 78%
Post Retirement Benefits 1,894,900 1,894,900 1,579,100 83%
Pension Fund Contributions 964,600 964,600 487,500 51%
Capital Project Transfers 3,261,600 3,261,600 2,446,200 75%
All Other 3 1,235,000 1,235,000 977,692 79%
$ 46,862,800 $ 47,033,900 $ 34,566,865 73%
1
Includes Cable Franchise Revenue, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sale of Assets,
Return Check Fees, Fund Interest Income, and Investment Manager Cost
2
Includes Stormwater Account
3
Includes Misc. Grant Exp., Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights Expense, DDP
Contribution, Transfer to Electric I&E, and Bond Issue Costs
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Finance Department Monthly Report April 2020
General Fund Revenues
$18,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Property & Transfer Taxes Program Revenues Utility Transfers
• Budget Revised Budget • Actual
Grants
I -
Interfund Services
liiiil
All Other 1
General Fund Expenditures
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$- • liiil
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• Budget Revised Budget • Actual
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Water Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2020)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 5,530,800 $ 5,530,800 $ 4,618,310 84%
Impact Fees 570,000 570,000 191,164 34%
Rents 410,200 410,200 329,676 80%
Miscellaneous 1 33,000 33,000 64,768 196%
$ 6,544,000 $ 6,544,000 $ 5,203,917 80%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,090,700 $ 3,090,700 $ 2,161,652 70%
Interfund Services 1,067,800 1,067,800 721,365 68%
Debt Service 760,000 760,000 492,207 65%
Post Retirement Benefits 113,200 113,200 94,200 83%
Capital Project Transfers 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,125,000 75%
Electric I&E Transfer 149,000 149,000 99,337 67%
General Fund Transfer 500,000 500,000 416,700 83%
All Other 2 14,000 14,000 18,509 132%
$ 7,194,700 $ 7,194,700 $ 5,128,971 71%
1
Includes Interest Earnings and Miscellaneous Income
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees
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Water Revenues
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous 1
• Budget • Revised Budget y Actual
Water Expenditures
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Capital Project Transfers
• II
Electric I&E Transfer General Fund Transfer
___ All Other 2
• Budget • Revised Budget y Actual
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Wastewater Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2020)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 8,763,600 $ 8,763,600 $ 7,070,224 81%
Impact Fees 480,000 480,000 186,758 39%
Miscellaneous 1 33,200 33,200 12,434 37%
$ 9,276,800 $ 9,276,800 $ 7,269,416 78%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 1,349,000 $ 1,349,000 $ 972,251 72%
Kent County Treatment Fee 5,101,900 5,101,900 3,254,837 64%
Interfund Services 769,200 769,200 543,248 71%
Debt Service 672,500 672,500 383,050 57%
Post Retirement Benefits 113,100 113,100 94,400 83%
Capital Project Transfers 900,000 900,000 675,000 75%
Electric I&E Transfer 149,000 149,000 99,340 67%
General Fund Transfer 500,000 500,000 416,700 83%
All Other 2 29,000 29,000 6,415 22%
$ 9,583,700 $ 9,583,700 $ 6,445,241 67%
1
Includes Interest Earnings, Miscellaneous Income, and Wastewater Penalties
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees and Bond Issuance Cost
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Wastewater Revenues
$10,000,000
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Miscellaneous 1
• Budget • Revised Budget Iii Actual
Wastewater Expenditures
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
II ~-= • - --
$1,000,000
$-
Program Expenses Kent County
Treatment Fee
II
Interfund Services
II
Debt Service
-= I I
Post Retirement
Benefits
Capital Project
Transfers
II
Electric I&E Transfer General Fund Transfer All Other 2
• Budget • Revised Budget Iii Actual
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Electric Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2020)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 84,008,400 $ 84,008,400 $ 67,333,061 80%
Distribution of Earnings (2,873,800) (2,873,800) (2,309,876) 80%
All Other 1 960,400 960,400 1,210,416 126%
$ 82,095,000 $ 82,095,000 $ 66,233,601 81%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 47,785,900 $ 47,785,900 $ 32,866,234 69%
Electric Operating Div. Exp. 7,046,200 7,046,200 4,905,636 70%
Interfund Services 3,912,900 3,912,900 2,548,976 65%
Debt Service 1,379,500 1,379,500 1,165,920 85%
Post Retirement Benefits 721,400 721,400 601,160 83%
Capital Project Transfers 6,816,000 6,816,000 6,816,000 100%
General Fund Transfer 10,000,000 10,000,000 8,333,340 83%
Depreciation Reserve 5,000,000 5,000,000 1,666,670 33%
Rate Stabilization Reserve - 3,700,000 - 0%
All Other 2 2,053,500 2,053,500 1,588,086 77%
$ 84,715,400 $ 88,415,400 $ 60,492,023 68%
1
Includes Rental Revenue, Miscellaneous Service Revenue, Interest Income, Penalties,
General Service Billing Received from Uncollectible, and Green Energy Charge
2
Includes Utility Tax, Interest on Deposits, Green Energy, A/R Write-offs, and
Bank & CC Fees
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Budget Rev. Budget Actual
Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 752,307 752,307 613,063
Sales per MWh $106.09 $106.09 $104.39
Purchased/Generated MWh 785,072- 785,072- 628,709-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $60.87 $60.87 $52.28
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Electric Fund - Revenues
Mi l lions
$(10) $- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90
Budget
Revised Budget
Actual
• Customer Sales • Distribution of Earnings Iii All Other 1
Electric Fund - Expenditures
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$- liiiil liiiiiiil
Electric Rate
Power Supply & Interfund Post Retirement Capital Project General Fund Depreciation
Operating Div. Debt Service Stabilization All Other 2
Generation Services Benefits Transfers Transfer Reserve
Exp. Reserve
+
Budget $47,785,900 7,046,200 3,912,900 1,379,500 721,400 6,816,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 - 2,053,500
+
Revised Budget $47,785,900 7,046,200 3,912,900 1,379,500 721,400 6,816,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 3,700,000 2,053,500
+
Actual $32,866,234 4,905,636 2,548,976 1,165,920 601,160 6,816,000 8,333,340 1,666,670 - 1,588,086
• Budget Iii Revised Budget Ill Actual
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City of Dover
Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2020)
Budget Revised Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 432,600 $ 432,600 $ 264,860 61%
Council 157,700 157,700 90,418 57% Mayor
I
Tax Assessor
Fire
398,200
763,700
390,600
763,700
276,531
644,632
71%
84%
Human Resources
Customer Services
I I
I
Grounds 1,269,500 1,269,500 678,534 53%
Library 1,779,800 1,839,800 1,334,045 73%
Fleet Maintenance
Procurement & Inventory
I I
Recreation 1,156,600 1,156,600 943,180 82% I
Life Safety
Code Enforcement
381,500
680,200
381,500
680,200
262,348
379,730
69%
56%
Engineering
Facilities Management
I I
I
Planning
Public Inspections
570,400
644,700
570,400
644,700
397,234
418,320
70%
65%
Pub. Services Administration
Finance
I I
I I
Police 17,183,900 17,155,000 13,551,951 79% Information Technology
Police Extra Duty 665,100 665,100 326,717 49% I
City Manager
Streets 810,600 776,600 438,350 56% I
Sanitation
Stormwater
2,432,400
859,000
2,432,400
874,200
1,773,286
488,277
73%
56%
Stormwater
Sanitation
I I
I
City Manager 1,007,900 1,007,900 686,939 68% Streets
I i I i
Information Technology 747,000 747,000 617,971 83%
Finance 935,800 935,800 750,466 80%
Police Extra Duty
Police
I I
Pub. Services Administration 802,300 811,700 555,174 68% I
Facilities Management 655,700 655,700 487,117 74%
Public Inspections
Planning
I i I i I
Engineering 368,800 374,700 142,299 38% I
Procurement & Inventory 684,400 717,000 516,643 72% Code Enforcement
I
Fleet Maintenance
Customer Services
1,051,200
1,067,500
1,026,200
1,067,500
641,897
839,992
63%
79%
Life Safety
Recreation
I i I i I
Human Resources 523,300 576,800 381,260 66% Library
I
Mayor 226,900 226,900 126,779 56% I
$ 38,256,700 $ 38,337,800 $ 28,014,953 73%
Grounds
Fire
I i I i I -
I
Tax Assessor
I
Council
I i I
City Clerk
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
I
70% 80% 90%
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Utilities Expenditure Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2020)
Water Divison
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 371,400 $ 372,600 $ 148,524 40%
Water Department 638,400 637,200 498,953 78%
Water Treatment Plant 2,080,900 2,080,900 1,514,175 73%
$ 3,090,700 $ 3,090,700 $ 2,161,652 70%
Wastewater Divison
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 195,100 $ 195,100 $ 145,834 75%
Wastewater Department 1,153,900 1,153,900 826,417 72%
$ 1,349,000 $ 1,349,000 $ 972,251 72%
Electric Division
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 3,802,800 $ 3,802,800 $ 2,689,561 71%
Electrical Engineering 1,372,900 1,372,900 938,678 68%
Administration 615,500 573,100 409,051 71%
Meter Reading 401,900 444,300 329,421 74%
Systems Operations 853,100 853,100 538,925 63%
$ 7,046,200 $ 7,046,200 $ 4,905,636 70%
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Water Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Wastewater Division % of Budget
Wastewater Department
Engineering & Inspection
70% 71% 71% 72% 72% 73% 73% 74% 74% 75% 75%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
55% 60% 65% 70% 75%
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City of Dover
Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (April 2020)
General Fund Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Fire $ 281,100 $ 185,500 $ 128,336 69%
Life Safety 48,900 43,400 - 0%
Police 753,900 954,700 451,339 47%
Streets 1,266,500 3,211,400 578,405 18%
Sanitation 287,200 287,200 277,578 97%
Stormwater 365,000 442,200 - 0%
Facilities Management 784,000 970,400 82,534 9%
Library County Grant - 142,300 12,500 9%
Recreation 476,000 1,073,600 173,639 16%
Purchasing 390,000 390,000 50,000 13%
Fleet Maintenance 21,600 21,000 18,599 89%
Information Technology 45,600 28,300 6,189 22%
Transfer to Parkland Reserve - - 57,271 0%
Code Enforcement 37,200 37,800 - 0%
Inspections 18,600 24,100 - 0%
Grounds 128,400 154,200 129,009 84%
General Fund Capital Projects $ 4,904,000 $ 7,966,100 $ 1,965,399 25%
Water Fund
Water $ 960,400 $ 1,142,400 $ 553,440 48%
Water Treatment Plant 559,700 3,355,200 1,771,951 53%
Water Fund Capital Projects $ 1,520,100 $ 4,497,600 $ 2,325,391 52%
Wastewater Fund
Wastewater 2,302,600 3,544,100 1,182,984 33%
Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 2,302,600 $ 3,544,100 $ 1,182,984 33%
Electric Fund
Electric Generation $ 115,000 $ 376,000 $ 221,410 59%
Transmission/Distribution 1,255,000 1,182,000 666,884 56%
Electrical Engineering 3,293,000 3,366,000 549,886 16%
Metering 21,800 21,800 18,599 85%
ERP System 488,000 842,800 54,099 6%
Electric Administration 1,643,200 1,643,200 28,856 2%
Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 6,816,000 $ 7,431,800 $ 1,539,733 21%
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 15,542,700 $ 23,439,600 $ 7,013,507 30%
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Capital Outlay - All Divisions
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
I• It . 11
$1,000,000
$500,000
$- l l liil - - 11 II It _____
• Budget • Revised Budget liil Actual
Capital Outlay - By Fund
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Budget Revised Budget Actual
Iii General Fund Capital Projects
• Water Fund Capital Projects Iii Wastewater Fund Electric Fund Capital Projects
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MONTHLY REPORT
APRIL 2020
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Date Range: From 04/01/2020 to 04/30/2020
Incident Run Log Fixed Property:
Dover Fire Department Company: All Companies
Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
04/01/2020 30046 2020-000268 19:20 11 N DUPONT HWY Overheated motor 0.6
04/01/2020 30046 2020-000269 21:37 32 W LOOCKERMAN ST Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
04/01/2020 30046 2020-000270 21:55 552 WOODSEDGE RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/02/2020 30046 2020-000271 10:10 210 BAY TREE RD E Building fire 4.3
04/02/2020 30046 2020-000272 12:38 950 WHATCOAT DR False alarm or false call, other 0.3
04/02/2020 30046 2020-000273 14:06 605 BAY RD False alarm or false call, other 0.2
04/02/2020 30046 2020-000274 14:19 655 BAY RD Outside rubbish fire, other 0.4
04/02/2020 30046 2020-000275 16:18 650 BAY RD Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/02/2020 30046 2020-000276 21:25 1492 N LITTLE CREEK RD 1 Unauthorized burning 0.4
04/03/2020 30046 2020-000277 13:59 655 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.4
04/03/2020 30046 2020-000278 15:04 725 HORSEPOND RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3
04/03/2020 30046 2020-000279 17:54 100 LAKEVIEW DR Overheated motor 1.8
04/03/2020 30046 2020-000280 22:58 225 CECIL ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/04/2020 30046 2020-000281 11:29 222 THORNTON ST CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
04/04/2020 30046 2020-000282 17:51 1030 S GOVERNORS AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/05/2020 30046 2020-000283 12:32 261 N DUPONT HWY 1 Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
04/05/2020 30046 2020-000284 15:42 1001 WHITEOAK RD BLDG M 0.3
04/05/2020 30046 2020-000285 15:57 1051 COLLEGE RD 0.8
04/05/2020 30046 2020-000286 18:26 23 GRISTMILL DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/06/2020 30046 2020-000287 19:18 118 ROOSEVELT AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/06/2020 30046 2020-000288 22:53 10 FAIRWAY LAKES DR E Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.2
04/07/2020 30046 2020-000289 09:19 872 SCHOOLHOUSE LN CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
04/08/2020 30046 2020-000290 09:24 61 STONEY DR 0.9
04/09/2020 30046 2020-000291 08:20 1231 S FARMVIEW DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/09/2020 30046 2020-000292 14:10 2 HICKORY lANE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
04/09/2020 30046 2020-000293 14:20 77 KENTWOOD DR Building or structure weakened or collapsed 1.4
04/09/2020 30046 2020-000294 14:56 529 S DUPONT HWY Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.5
04/09/2020 30046 2020-000295 21:33 527 S STATE ST No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.4
04/10/2020 30046 2020-000296 19:23 293 S SAULSBURY RD Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 1.8
04/11/2020 30046 2020-000297 18:00 1450 S DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
04/11/2020 30046 2020-000298 21:57 23 VIRGINIA AVE Citizen complaint 0.2
04/12/2020 30046 2020-000299 22:31 31 S BRADFORD ST Good intent call, other 0.3
04/13/2020 30046 2020-000300 07:29 139 SIR EVANS WAY Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 0.6
04/13/2020 30046 2020-000301 08:24 111 S WEST ST System malfunction, other 0.3
04/13/2020 30046 2020-000302 09:13 154 OLD FORGE DR Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment 0.3
04/13/2020 30046 2020-000303 11:34 304 TROON RD Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.3
04/13/2020 30046 2020-000304 11:47 W DENNEYS RD Power line down 0.3
04/13/2020 30046 2020-000305 16:30 13 PLEASANTON DR Water problem, other 0.5
04/13/2020 30046 2020-000306 18:19 950 WHATCOAT DR 0.3
04/14/2020 30046 2020-000307 14:56 1 PAT LYNN DR Authorized controlled burning 0.7
04/14/2020 30046 2020-000308 20:27 100 HAMAN DR Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.6
04/15/2020 30046 2020-000309 04:55 424 COUNTRY DR Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn 0.7
04/15/2020 30046 2020-000310 06:23 101 BABB DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/15/2020 30046 2020-000311 09:10 905 S GOVERNORS AVE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
04/16/2020 30046 2020-000312 15:58 Forrest Ave Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
04/16/2020 30046 2020-000313 22:07 148 JOHN HUNN BROWN RD Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.8
04/18/2020 30046 2020-000314 06:33 159 WILLIS RD Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 1.0
04/18/2020 30046 2020-000315 13:45 505 N DUPONT HWY Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.4
04/18/2020 30046 2020-000316 15:26 1289 WALKER RD BUILD E Building fire 2.2
04/18/2020 30046 2020-000317 15:27 217 MACARTHUR DR Passenger vehicle fire 0.3
04/18/2020 30046 2020-000318 20:12 RT 1 SB EXIT 91 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.8
04/19/2020 30046 2020-000319 14:45 3060 KENTON RD Assist invalid 2.1
04/19/2020 30046 2020-000320 16:52 115 S KIRKWOOD ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.3
04/19/2020 30046 2020-000321 18:16 255 WEBBS LN C Cooking fire, confined to container 0.6
04/20/2020 30046 2020-000322 08:51 950 WHATCOAT DR Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/20/2020 30046 2020-000323 13:25 NB RT 1 EXIT 97 Outside rubbish fire, other 0.8
04/20/2020 30046 2020-000324 19:40 21 S LITTLE CREEK RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/20/2020 30046 2020-000325 23:30 54 FAIRWAY LAKES DR Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.4
04/21/2020 30046 2020-000326 03:42 413 COURT ST D Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
04/21/2020 30046 2020-000327 17:03 271 TRAFALGAR DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
04/22/2020 30046 2020-000328 17:29 645 BAY RD Good intent call, other 0.3
04/23/2020 30046 2020-000329 17:31 60 STARLIFTER AVE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
04/23/2020 30046 2020-000330 17:42 314 STONEWATER WAY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/23/2020 30046 2020-000331 19:26 55 MAPLE DALE RD Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
04/24/2020 30046 2020-000332 10:23 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG F Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/24/2020 30046 2020-000333 11:50 103 PAR HAVEN DR K Citizen complaint 0.4
04/24/2020 30046 2020-000334 16:35 COLUMBIA AVE Assist police or other governmental agency 0.2
04/24/2020 30046 2020-000335 22:15 240 NORWICH WAY Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion 0.8
04/24/2020 30046 2020-000336 22:28 50 N DUPONT HWY 1 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
04/25/2020 30046 2020-000337 11:35 95 GOSHAWK LN Dispatched & canceled en route 0.5
04/25/2020 30046 2020-000338 13:56 411 S QUEEN ST False alarm or false call, other 0.8
04/25/2020 30046 2020-000339 13:59 20 N DUPONT HWY 3 False alarm or false call, other 0.6
04/25/2020 30046 2020-000340 14:48 411 S QUEEN ST False alarm or false call, other 0.1
04/25/2020 30046 2020-000341 15:14 400 N DUPONT HWY G False alarm or false call, other 0.6
04/25/2020 30046 2020-000342 19:36 128 ALONZO DR Authorized controlled burning 0.2
04/26/2020 30046 2020-000343 18:12 20 N DUPONT HWY 1 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
04/26/2020 30046 2020-000344 22:46 SR1 SR1 AND SCARBOROUGH RD EXIT Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.8
04/27/2020 30046 2020-000345 06:42 310 TUSKEGEE ST Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
04/27/2020 30046 2020-000346 23:25 190 MAPLE GLEN DR CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
04/28/2020 30046 2020-000347 14:18 116 SWEETGUM DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
04/28/2020 30046 2020-000348 17:25 100 WASHINGTON ST Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
04/28/2020 30046 2020-000349 20:48 992 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/29/2020 30046 2020-000350 10:51 2636 S STATE ST Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3
04/29/2020 30046 2020-000351 13:55 650 S BAY RD 6 False alarm or false call, other 0.6
04/30/2020 30046 2020-000352 18:28 207 MILLCREEK DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
Total Number of Incidents: 85
Total Length of Incidents: 45.0 Hours
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05/02/20 Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
Accrual Basis July 2019 through April 2020
Jul '19 - Apr 20 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Personnel & Office Expenses
201 · Contract Employee 31,594.84 37,000.00 -5,405 16 854%
203 · Office Supplies 539.37 1,000.00 -460.63 53.9%
204 · Training & Travel Expenses 7,675.00 12,000.00 -4,325.00 64.0%
Total Personnel & Office Expenses 39,809.21 50,000.00 -10, 190.79 79.6%
Repairs & Maintenance
101 · Equipment Repairs 112.546.84 135,000.00 -22,453.16 83 .4%
102 · Fuel 12,499.08 13,500.00 -1,00092 92.6%
103 · Medical Supplies 469.97 1,000.00 -530.03 47.0%
104 · Other Equipment Repairs 500.00 1,500.00 -1,000.00 33 .3%
105 · Radio Repairs 750.75 1,000.00 -249.25 75.1%
106 · Program Expenses 31,638.27 35,000.00 -3,361 .73 90.4%
107 · Small Tools 1,215.85 2,000.00 -784.15 60.8%
Total Repairs & Maintenance 159,620.76 189,000.00 -29,379.24 84.5%
Uniforms
301 · Safety & Security Material 262.68 500.00 -237.32 52 .5%
302 · Firefighting Gear 20,253.25 29,000.00 -8,746.75 69.8%
303 · Officer Uniforms & Misc. Eq ... 137.00 2,000.00 -1,863.00 6.9%
304 · Dispatchers Uniforms 1,669.74 1,500.00 169.74 111 .3%
Total Uniforms 22,322.67 33,000.00 -10,677.33 67.6%
Utilities
401 · Building Maintenance Supp ... 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.0%
402 · Electric 32,119.91 37,500.00 -5,380.09 85.7%
403 · Natural Gas 9,013.14 12,000.00 -2,986.86 75.1%
404 · Telephone 5,820.72 7,500.00 -1,679.28 77.6%
405 · Water/Sewer 1,044.55 2,000.00 -955.45 52.2%
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Total Utilities 47,998.32 59,500.00 -11 ,501 .68 80.7%
--- - -- - -- - -· -·
Total Expense 269,750.96 331,500.00 -61,749.04 81.4%
Net Ordinary Income -269, 750.96 -331,500.00 61,749.04 81 .4%
Other Income/Expense
Other Expense
80000 · Ask My Accountant 4.00
Total Other Expense 4.00
Net Other Income -4.00 0.00 -4.00 100.0%
- -- - - - -----
Net Income -269, 754.96 -331,500.00 61,745.04 81.4%
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Timothy Stump 400 South Queen Street
Acting Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
June 8, 2020
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of April
2020:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through April 30th, 2020 numbered 11,771 this is a decrease of 1,347
complaints over the same period last year.
15,000
13,779 13,933
14,000 13,173 13,118
13,000
11,771
12,000
11,000
10,000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
10 8 8
8
II
6
-
4 3 3
2
• -•
2 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Burglary Robbery Rape Homicide Sudden Death
• Cases Reported in April
•
Cases Cleared In April
• Cases Cleared from Previous Months
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DRUGS, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME (DVOC) AND STREET CRIMES SECTION SEIZURES
Along with the drug seizures below, the units also recovered 0 grams/doses of miscellaneous other drugs
and $0.00 during the month of April.
1.50 1.2
1.00
0.50 0.00 0 0 0
0.00
Marijuana Cocaine Ecstasy (Doses) Prescription Pills Heroin
(Doses)
• GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU
• HANDGUN • RIFLE • SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING (please note, due to COVID 19, Community Policing and Cadets do not
have stats for April)
COMMUNITY POLICING CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0 CADETS CONTACTS
ASSIST OTHER 0 PARKING
WARRANTS ON FILE 0 SMOKING
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 0 OPEN CONTAINER
PARKING DCO’S 0 LOUD NOISE
LOUD MUSIC 0 OTHER DCO’s
MISCELLANEOUS DCO’S 0 PROPERTY CHECKS
PARKING COMPLAINTS 0 BUSINESS CONTACTS
PEDDLER 0 LIBRARY CHECKS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 0 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 0 SPECIAL EVENTS
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 0 TOTAL CONTACTS
BIKE PATROL 0
PROPERTY CHECKS 0
WARNINGS 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 0
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STREET CRIMES
(please note, due to COVID 19, Street Crimes does not have stats for April)
STREET CRIMES
ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI'S
ASSIST OTHER
WARRANTS ON FILE
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS
CRIMINAL ARRESTS
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS
LOUD MUSIC
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS
PARKING VIOLATIONS
PEDDLER
MEETINGS
CURFEW CHECKS
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
WARNINGS
FUGITIVES
DCO'S
PROSTITUTION
TOTAL CONTACTS
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 2,321 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is a decrease of 947
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
6,000
5,335
5,000
4,265
4,000
3,146 3,268
3,000
2,321
2,000
1,000
0
2016 2017 2018 2019
I
2020
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
600
514
500
400
300
193
200
100
0
Thru April
• Reportable • Non-Reportable
911 Center
During the month of April, the Dover Police Department handled 5,221 calls, a decrease of 2,133 calls
received during the same period last year.
10,000
8,960
9,000 8,434 8,295
8,000 7,354
7,000
6,000
5,221
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
• 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020
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CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through April 30 2020, we issued 1,639 city ordinance summons, an increase of 291 summonses for the
same period last year.
2,500 2,301
2,044
2,000 1,789 1,639
1,348
11 I• I • I•
1,500 1,192 1,086
800
I
1,000 642 671
500
0
: I
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
ISSUED 2,301 2,044 1,789 1,348 1,639
PAID 1,192 1,086 800 642 671
SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/APRIL
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 0
TIER 2 17 1,581 26 1
TIER 3 06 858 29 1
ACTIVE SEX OFFENDERS THAT RESIDE IN THE CITY OF DOVER (please note, Tier 1
offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
250
195 196
200
150
108 104
100
50
0
MARCH APRIL
• TIER 2 195 196
• TIER 3 108 104
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(Please note, Tier 1 offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents)
Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and
activities in the City of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tim Stump
Acting Chief of Police
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE #2020-08
1 WHEREAS, the 2019/2020 fiscal year property tax rate for the City of Dover is $.44 (forty-four cents)
2 per hundred of assessed value and the Tax Assessor reported that the total assessed value of property as
3 of December 31, 2019 was $3,272,353,200, including the April 2020 supplemental billings (2020
4 Assessed Value); and
5
6 WHEREAS, upon completion of the re-evaluation completed in 2020, the Tax Assessor is reporting the
7 total assessed value in 2020/2021 to be $3,581,763,900; and
8
9 WHEREAS, Delaware State Law: 22 Delaware Code Section 1105 (b) requires municipalities to
10 calculate a "rolled-back" tax rate so as to provide the same tax revenue as was levied during the prior fiscal
11 year and to state the percent, if any, by which the property tax rate to be levied exceeds the "rolled-back"
12 property tax rate.
13
14 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
15 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
16
17 That the City of Dover "rolled-back" tax rate is $.4050 per hundred of assessed value, and the 2020/2021
18 tax rate is to be set at $.4050 per hundred of taxable assessed value (estimated at $3,507,391,500), the
19 decrease in the rolled-back tax rate being 7.95%.
20
21
22 ADOPTED: *
23
24
25
26
27
28 Actions History:
29 June 8, 2020 – Scheduled for Introduction – City Council
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
2020-2021 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Four Hundred
3 dollars ($50,736,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
4 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
5 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2020-2021
8 2019/20 2020/21
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 7,365,500 $ 5,813,100
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 577,400 572,800
13 LIBRARY REVENUES 104,100 123,400
14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 238,700 245,000
15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,407,200 1,470,000
16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,254,000 1,446,000
17 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 10,000 30,000
18 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 281,200 595,000
19 PROPERTY TAXES 14,708,600 14,885,800
20 RECREATION REVENUE 95,500 135,000
21 FRANCHISE FEE 525,000 645,000
22 SANITATION FEES 3,076,600 3,090,600
23 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 102,700 105,000
24 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,475,000 1,440,000
25 INVESTMENT INCOME 80,000 140,000
26 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 23,936,000 24,923,600
27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS GENERAL GOV 1,295,900 1,370,700
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS PUBLIC WORKS 885,700 782,000
30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS CENT SRVCS 1,171,600 842,100
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS FIN ADMIN 2,396,700 2,597,900
32 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,749,900 5,592,700
33 GRANTS:
34 POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 145,000 155,000
35 POLICE PENSION GRANT 445,000 500,000
36 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
37 MISC GRANT REVENUE 11,000 25,000
38 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 699,500 778,500
39 TRANSFERS FROM:
40 TRANSFER TAX 1,400,000 1,433,500
41 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 796,000 750,000
42 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 400,000 445,000
43 WATER/WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000
44 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
45 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,596,000 13,628,500
46 TOTAL REVENUES 43,981,400 44,923,300
47 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 51,346,900 $ 50,736,400
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48 2020-2021 BUDGET ORDINANCES
49 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2020-2021
50 2019/20 2020/21
51 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
52 CITY CLERK $ 362,600 $ 508,400
53 COUNCIL 157,700 156,600
54 TAX ASSESSOR 390,600 245,900
55 PLANNING 570,400 663,200
56 CITY MANAGER 982,900 1,044,800
57 HUMAN RESOURCES 526,800 524,200
58 MAYOR 181,900 221,700
59 FIRE 763,700 769,900
60 LIFE SAFETY 386,500 432,700
61 CODE ENFORCEMENT 580,200 815,000
62 INSPECTIONS 544,700 595,300
63 POLICE 17,230,000 17,736,600
64 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 427,100 750,000
65 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 736,700 594,600
66 STREETS 666,600 699,700
67 SANITATION 2,442,400 2,506,800
68 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 969,500 1,456,600
69 STORMWATER 724,200 785,900
70 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 655,700 655,800
71 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 345,800 198,700
72 LIBRARY 1,784,800 1,822,700
73 RECREATION 1,088,600 1,129,700
74 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 697,000 715,900
75 FLEET MAINTENANCE 876,200 930,600
76 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 747,000 912,800
77 FINANCE 929,800 992,700
78 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,067,500 1,107,600
79 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 36,836,900 38,974,400
80 OTHER EXPENSES
81 DEBT SERVICE 500,000 462,200
82 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
83 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 800 25,000
84 INSURANCE 840,000 800,000
85 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,894,900 2,045,400
86 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 27,000
87 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER - 100,000
88 STREET LIGHTS 815,000 815,000
89 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,220,700 4,424,600
90 TRANSFERS
91 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 3,261,600 2,078,100
92 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 519,600 435,100
93 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 445,000 500,000
94 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E FUND 250,000 -
96 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 4,476,200 3,013,200
97 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 45,533,800 46,412,200
98 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 5,813,100 4,324,200
99 TOTALS $ 51,346,900 $ 50,736,400
100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
101 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
102 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED:
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103 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
104 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
105 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
106 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
107 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Three Hundred Forty-six Thousand Three Hundred
108 dollars ($5,346,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
109 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
110 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
111 REVENUES
112 2019/20 2020/21
113 REVISED BUDGET
114 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 2,841,100 $ 369,100
115 REVENUES
116 STATE GRANTS - Other 241,800 1,245,000
117 LIBRARY COUNTY GRANT 125,000 -
118 BUDGET BOND/BANK PROCEEDS 528,600 1,198,300
119 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 3,261,600 2,078,100
120 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 191,800 -
121 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 445,300 346,400
122 TRANSFER FROM LODGING TAX - 110,000
123 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 4,794,100 4,977,800
124 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 4,794,100 4,977,800
125 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 7,635,200 $ 5,346,900
126 EXPENSE SUMMARY
127 2019/20 2020/21
128 EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
129 FIRE $ 281,100 $ 173,300
130 GROUNDS 153,400 -
131 LIBRARY 125,000 -
132 RECREATION 1,073,600 395,000
133 LIFE SAFETY 48,900 -
134 CODE ENFORCEMENT 37,200 -
135 PLANNING - 20,400
136 INSPECTIONS 18,600 18,600
137 POLICE 954,700 912,400
138 STREETS 3,289,400 936,000
139 STORMWATER 365,000 1,110,700
140 SANITATION 287,200 475,200
141 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 45,600 61,600
142 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 174,800 700,000
143 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING - 39,600
144 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 390,000 25,000
145 FLEET MAINTENANCE 21,600 -
146 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 7,266,100 4,867,800
147 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,266,100 4,867,800
148 BUDGET BALANCE 369,100 479,100
149 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 7,635,200 $ 5,346,900
150 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
151 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
152 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED:
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153 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
154 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
155 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
156 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
157 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand dollars ($777,000)
158 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
159 use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending
160 June 30, 2021:
161 CASH RECEIPTS
162 2019/20 2020/21
163 REVISED BUDGET
164 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 764,100 $ 775,000
165 INTEREST EARNED 10,900 2,000
166 TOTALS $ 775,000 $ 777,000
167 EXPENSE SUMMARY
168 2019/20 2020/21
169 REVISED BUDGET
170 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 775,000 $ 777,000
171 TOTALS $ 775,000 $ 777,000
172 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
173 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
174 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED:
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175 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
176 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
177 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
178 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
179 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Eight Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
180 ($1,008,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
181 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
182 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
183 CASH RECEIPTS
184 2019/20 2020/21
185 REVISED BUDGET
186 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,415,200 $ 993,900
187 INTEREST EARNINGS 24,000 14,800
188 TOTALS $ 1,439,200 $ 1,008,700
189 EXPENSE SUMMARY
190 2019/20 2019/20
191 REVISED BUDGET
192 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 445,300 $ 172,000
193 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 993,900 836,700
194 TOTALS $ 1,439,200 $ 1,008,700
195 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
196 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
197 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED:
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198 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
199 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
200 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
201 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
202 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million One Hundred-forty Thousand Four Hundred dollars
203 ($1,140,400) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
204 funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
205 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
206 OPERATING REVENUES
207 2019/20 2020/21
208 REVISED BUDGET
209 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 277,100 $ 137,400
210 STATE AID/GRANT 42,300
211 MISCELANEOUS RECEIPTS 15,000
212 INTEREST EARNINGS 6,000 3,000
213 TOTALS $ 340,400 $ 140,400
214 OPERATING EXPENSES
215 2019/20 2020/21
216 REVISED BUDGET
217 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 191,800 $ 310,000
218 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 11,200
219 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 137,400 (169,600)
220 TOTALS $ 340,400 $ 140,400
221 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
222 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
223 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED:
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224 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
225 WATER FUND
226 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
227 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
228 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Five Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Five
229 Hundred dollars ($8,542,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
230 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
231 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
232 2019/20 2020/21
233 REVISED BUDGET
234 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,854,500 $ 1,218,900
235 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,854,500 1,218,900
236 BASE REVENUE
237 WATER SERVICES 5,530,800 6,231,700
238 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 410,200 420,100
239 WATER IMPACT FEES 570,000 570,000
240 INTEREST - WATER 10,000 34,000
241 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 23,000 67,800
242 TOTAL REVENUES 6,544,000 7,323,600
243 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 8,398,500 $ 8,542,500
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244 2020-2021 BUDGET ORDINANCES
244 WATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2019-2020
245 2019/20 2020/21
246 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
247 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 372,600 $ 397,800
248 WATER DEPARTMENT 637,200 669,800
249 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,080,900 2,221,600
250 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,090,700 3,289,200
251 OTHER EXPENSES
252 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 760,000 762,800
253 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 113,200 176,900
254 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,052,700 1,028,800
255 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 14,000 20,000
256 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 1,939,900 1,988,500
257 TRANSFER TO:
258 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000
259 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,500,000 1,300,000
260 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
261 ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT 149,000 -
262 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 2,149,000 1,800,000
263 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,179,600 7,077,700
264 BUDGET BALANCES
265 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,218,900 1,464,800
266 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,218,900 1,464,800
267 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 8,398,500 $ 8,542,500
268 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
269 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
270 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED:
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271 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
272 WASTEWATER FUND
273 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
274 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
275 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Three Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two
276 Hundred dollars ($10,332,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
277 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
278 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
279 2019/20 2020/21
280 REVISED BUDGET
281 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 345,400 47,900
282 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 345,400 47,900
283 BASE REVENUE
284 WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,654,700 4,467,500
285 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,267,000 3,275,100
286 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,841,900 2,040,400
287 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 480,000 480,000
288 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 10,000 20,000
289 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 23,200 1,300
290 TOTAL REVENUES 9,276,800 10,284,300
291 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 9,622,200 $ 10,332,200
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292 2020-2021 BUDGET ORDINANCES
293 WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2019-2020
294 2019/20 2020/21
295 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
296 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 195,100 $ 288,300
297 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 1,153,900 1,144,200
298 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,349,000 1,432,500
299 OTHER EXPENSES
300 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 672,500 659,900
301 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 113,100 81,500
302 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 5,101,900 4,302,900
303 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 759,800 779,600
304 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 14,000 10,000
305 BOND ISSUE COSTS 15,000 -
306 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,676,300 5,833,900
307 TRANSFER TO:
308 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000
309 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 900,000 1,200,000
310 ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT 149,000 -
311 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,549,000 1,700,000
312 TOTAL EXPENSES 9,574,300 8,966,400
313 BUDGET BALANCES
314 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 47,900 1,365,800
315 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 47,900 1,365,800
316 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 9,622,200 $ 10,332,200
317 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
318 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
319 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED:
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320 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
321 WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
322 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
323 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
324 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million One Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Eight
325 hundred dollars ($5,183,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
326 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Governmentr
327 for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
328 CASH RECEIPTS
329 2019/20 2020/21
330 REVISED BUDGET
331 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 5,349,000 $ 3,794,200
332 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,349,000 3,794,200
333 REVENUES
334 STATE LOAN FUND - WATER 1,401,900 -
335 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,500,000 1,300,000
336 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 30,900 39,200
337 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 50,000
338 TOTAL REVENUES 2,942,800 1,389,200
339 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 8,291,800 $ 5,183,400
340 EXPENSE SUMMARY
341 2019/20 2020/21
342 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
343 ENGINEERING $ - $ 20,400
344 WATER 1,143,500 1,205,500
345 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3,354,100 -
346 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,497,600 1,225,900
347 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 3,794,200 3,957,500
348 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,794,200 3,957,500
349 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 8,291,800 $ 5,183,400
350 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
351 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
352 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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353 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
354 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
355 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
356 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
357 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand
358 Seven hundred dollars ($1,483,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
359 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
360 from the fiscal year begining July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
361 CASH RECEIPTS
362 2019/20 2020/21
363 REVISED BUDGET
364 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 906,600 $ 242,100
365 REVENUES
366 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 1,564,700 -
367 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 900,000 1,200,000
368 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 404,900 31,600
369 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000
370 TOTAL REVENUES 2,879,600 1,241,600
371 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 3,786,200 $ 1,483,700
372 EXPENSE SUMMARY
373 2019/20 2020/21
374 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
375 ENGINEERING $ - $ 14,000
376 WASTEWATER 3,544,100 1,085,000
377 TOTAL EXPENSES 3,544,100 1,099,000
378 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 242,100 384,700
379 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 242,100 384,700
380 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 3,786,200 $ 1,483,700
381 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
382 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
383 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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384 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
385 WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
386 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
387 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
388 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-three Thousand Six Hundred dollars
389 ($553,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
390 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
391 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
392 CASH RECEIPTS
393 2019/20 2020/21
394 REVISED BUDGET
395 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 545,300 $ 549,400
396 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 545,300 549,400
397 RECEIPTS
398 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,100 4,200
399 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,100 4,200
400 TOTALS $ 549,400 $ 553,600
401 EXPENSE SUMMARY
402 2019/20 2020/21
403 REVISED BUDGET
404 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 549,400 $ 553,600
405 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 549,400 553,600
406 TOTALS $ 549,400 $ 553,600
407 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
408 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
409 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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410 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
411 WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
412 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
413 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
414 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
415 ($554,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
416 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
417 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
418 CASH RECEIPTS
419 2019/20 2020/21
420 REVISED BUDGET
421 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 546,500 $ 550,700
422 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 546,500 550,700
423 RECEIPTS
424 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,200 4,200
425 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,200 4,200
426 TOTALS $ 550,700 $ 554,900
427 EXPENSE SUMMARY
428 2019/20 2020/21
429 REVISED BUDGET
430 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 550,700 554,900
431 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 550,700 554,900
432 TOTALS $ 550,700 $ 554,900
433 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
434 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
435 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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436 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
437 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
438 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
439 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
440 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred
441 dollars ($554,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
442 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
443 year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
444 CASH RECEIPTS
445 2019/20 2020/21
446 REVISED BUDGET
447 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 546,540 $ 550,700
448 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 546,540 550,700
449 RECEIPTS
450 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,200 4,200
451 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,200 4,200
452 TOTALS $ 550,740 $ 554,900
453 EXPENSE SUMMARY
454 2019/20 2020/21
455 REVISED BUDGET
456 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 550,740 554,900
457 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 550,740 554,900
458 TOTALS $ 550,740 $ 554,900
459 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
460 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
461 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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462 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
463 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
464 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
465 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
466 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Six Hundred
467 dollars ($553,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
468 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
469 year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
470 CASH RECEIPTS
471 2019/20 2020/21
472 REVIS