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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
AUGUST 9, 2016 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE WELCOMED ON ANY ITEM AND WILL BE PERMITTED AT APPROPRIATE
TIMES. WHEN POSSIBLE, PLEASE NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK (736-7008 OR E-MAIL AT
CITYCLERK@DOVER.DE.US) SHOULD YOU WISH TO BE RECOGNIZED.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
1. REVIEW OF ACTIVE RECREATION AREA PLAN - PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN: SENIOR CITIZEN
HOUSING OPTION - THE GRANDE - 90 SAULSBURY ROAD (CLUBHOUSE AND POOL) (PLANNING
REFERENCES C-15-04 AND C-16-04)
(STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ACTIVE RECREATION AREA PLAN WITH THE
COMMENTS AND CONDITIONS PROVIDED)
2. PROPOSED LAND SWAP - CAPITOL BAPTIST CHURCH/MAYFAIR PARK
(STAFF RECOMMENDS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND OTHER CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A
PROPOSED LAND SWAP WHICH IS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE CITY
OF DOVER. THIS AUTHORIZATION WILL INCLUDE ANY NECESSARY RESEARCH AND LEGAL EXPENSES
NECESSARY TO DETERMINE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A POTENTIAL LAND SWAP THAT INVOLVES
THE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE KNOWN AS MAYFAIR PARK.)
3. PROPOSED MURAL - KIRKWOOD/DIVISION STREET PARK
(STAFF RECOMMENDS ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL TO ALLOW THE RESTORING CENTRAL DOVER
RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT WORK GROUP TO INSTALL A WOOD PANEL FENCE AS PROPOSED AND PAINT
A MURAL)
4. UPDATE - RESIDENTIAL APPEAL PROCESS AND NON-COMPLIANT/NON-CONFORMING USES/REVIEW
OF PHYSICAL DATA (53% COMPLETED)
(STAFF RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED PHASING OF DISCONTINUING NONCONFORMING
USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES)
5. REVIEW OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY DISORDERLY PREMISES ORDINANCE
6. DISCUSSION OF SURVEY RESULTS REGARDING PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND NEW BUILDING AT
DOVER PARK
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PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE (CONTINUED)
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM QUARTERLY UPDATE (APRIL, MAY,
AND JUNE)
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
8. ADJOURNMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
UTILITY COMMITTEE
(MEETING WILL CONVENE UPON ADJOURNMENT OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY
ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING)
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
1. REQUEST FOR STREET ABANDONMENT (IMPROVED) - TOPAZ CIRCLE STUB STREET - COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION OF APRIL 26, 2016
(THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT
DUE TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE EMERALD POINTE SUBDIVISION. IF THE UTILITY
COMMITTEE AND/OR CITY COUNCIL IS IN FAVOR OF PROCEEDING WITH THE PROPOSED
ABANDONMENT, THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ARE RECOMMENDED: 1) THE ABANDONMENT BE
CONDITIONAL UPON UTILITY EASEMENTS THAT WOULD BE RECORDED WITH THE DEED
MODIFICATIONS; AND 2) THAT CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE PROPOSED ABANDONMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2016.)
2. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT FEDERAL REGULATORY AUDIT REPORT (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
3. QUARTERLY REVIEW OF UTILITY RELATED CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN (CIP) (ELECTRIC AND
WATER/WASTEWATER) (APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE) (PRE-AUDIT)
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
4. ADJOURNMENT OF UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
(MEETING WILL CONVENE UPON ADJOURNMENT OF THE UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING)
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
1. CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES
(STAFF RECOMMENDS AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER/TREASURER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH BARRY DUNN MCNEIL & PARKER, LLC (BARRY DUNN) FOR PHASE I OF AN ERP NEEDS
ASSESSMENT, SOFTWARE RFP DEVELOPMENT, VENDOR SELECTION AND CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS)
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (CONTINUED)
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCESS PROPERTY
A. SILVER LAKE DRIVE (EAST LAKE GARDENS)
(STAFF RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 1) DETERMINE THAT THE PROPERTY IS EXCESS PROPERTY;
AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY THE EXCESS PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EXCEPTION C OF THE PROCEDURE FOR SALE AND DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY)
B. 106 AND 110 SOUTH NEW STREET - OFFER FROM NCALL RESEARCH, INC.
(STAFF RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 1) DETERMINE THAT THE PROPERTY IS EXCESS PROPERTY;
AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPLETE A FINAL AGREEMENT OF SALE TO NCALL
RESEARCH, INC. FOR $10,000 PER PROPERTY)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
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City of Dover
DATA SHEET FOR RECREATION PLAN REVIEW
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING OF August 9, 2016
Planning Commission Meeting of August 15, 2016
Plan Title: 90 Saulsbury Road Clubhouse and Pool associated with The Grande:
Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option
Plan Type: Conditional Use Site Plan for Planned Neighborhood Design
Active Recreation Area Plan
Associated Plan Title: The Grande, Building 4 (C-15-04)
Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option
Property Location: West side of Saulsbury Road near Carver Road
Property Address: 90 Saulsbury Road
Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-076.07-01-28.00-000
Owner: 90 Saulsbury Associates, LLC
Site Area: 1.48 Acres +/-
Proposed Use: Clubhouse and Pool to be associated with a Planned Neighborhood Design
Senior Citizen Housing Option project of 4 Apartment Buildings (Total
192 units)
Zoning: C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
Project Summary and Background:
The project for development of 90 Saulsbury Road to construct a Clubhouse and Pool is
associated with the project for The Grande Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Citizen
Housing Option (PND-SCHO). It also will be reviewed as a Conditional Use Site Plan in order
to establish additional Active Recreation Area amenities to serve The Grande.
The site of The Grande is located northwest of the intersection of Saulsbury Road and Forrest
Avenue and adjacent to the west of the subject site at 90 Saulsbury Road. Currently, there are
three 4-story buildings existing on The Grande, each with 48 apartment units, managed as a 55+
community. In December 2015, a Conditional Use Site Plan Application C-15-04 was approved
by the Planning Commission to add The Grande Building 4 at the site and to establish the
apartment complex as a Planned Neighborhood Design development of Senior Citizen Housing.
With the pending addition of a four story 62,240 SF apartment building of 48 units (Building 4),
The Grande complex will consist of a total of 192 apartment units of Senior Housing. The
P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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project for Building 4 has achieved Final Plan approval subject to satisfying the Active
Recreation requirement which is currently being pursued as a cash-in-lieu of recreation area
construction.1
The use of the property at 90 Saulsbury Road for a Clubhouse & Pool is not an allowable use in
the C-2A zone; however, the uses may be considered through a Conditional Use process as
specifically associated with a Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option.
As this Clubhouse & Pool proposal was not part of the original proposal for The Grande PND-
SCHO, it is required to complete the application and review process for a PND-SCHO. This
review began on June 13, 2016 when City Council found that the General Sketch Plan for 90
Saulsbury Road warranted further review by the Planning Commission (MI-16-09). This Review
of an Active Recreation Area Plan is part of the next review step involving the project review by
the Planning Commission.
Active Recreation Area Plan Summary:
The applicant has prepared a plan for the development of 90 Saulsbury Road with a Clubhouse &
Pool and other site improvements to serve as additional recreation amenities for The Grande:
PND-SCHO. PND- SCHO developments are to provide recreation amenities in accordance with
the design specifications described in Article 3 § 24.61 Common Open Space and Article 5,
Section 10 Open space, recreation, and other public facilities of the Zoning Ordinance. The
following excerpt from Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §24.61(b) describes the common open space
design requirements for this type of PND project:
Article 3 §24.61
(b) Senior citizen housing option. Useable open space shall be provided in
accordance with the area requirements set forth in article 5, section 10.16 of this
ordinance. The location, dimensions and orientation shall be designed to afford
maximum accessibility and convenience for the residents of the development. Open
space areas shall include landscaped walkways with park benches, patios, and garden
areas, and may include other active recreation amenities suited to the needs, abilities
and preferences of the anticipated service population. The open space area requirement
may be reduced or waived by the planning commission if it is determined that the
property on which a senior citizen housing option is proposed is within one-quarter mile
walking distance of a public park which offers pedestrian amenities and appropriate
recreation opportunities for senior citizens.
The original Active Recreation Area proposal for The Grande PND-SCHO project (C-15-04)
provided 22,569 S.F. of land to be reserved on The Grande property as Active Recreation Area.
1 The Grande PND-SCHO project qualified for Active Recreation Area exemption for small developments under
Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §10.514. The Active Recreation Area is required at a rate of 150 square feet per dwelling
unit; therefore, based on a total of 192 dwelling units, 28,800 SF of active recreation area is required. The Plan
indicated that 22,569 S.F. of land would be reserved on The Grande property as Active Recreation Area including the
amenities of walking paths, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, swing set, benches, and picnic tables. The deficiency of
6,231 SF of active recreation area for the project was proposed to be satisfied by a cash-in-lieu donation. Approval of
the donation amount of $22,914 for the cash-in-lieu of recreation area was accepted by the Parks, Recreation and
Community Enhancement Committee on July 12th and by City Council on July 27, 2016; approval of this amount is
pending review by the Planning Commission on August 15, 2016. (C-15-04)
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There are three areas of activity on The Grande property: Shuffleboard and Swing Set area (Area
#1); Walking Path area (Area #2); and Horseshoe Pit area (Area #3). These existing amenities
already constructed on the site include an area with a shuffleboard court, gazebo, swing set, and
picnic table; a walking path with benches and picnic tables around the stormwater management
pond; and area with horseshoe pits with picnic tables. The deficiency of 6,231 S.F. of active
recreation area for the project was proposed to be satisfied by a cash-in-lieu donation.
Active Recreation Area at 90 Saulsbury Road
The main area of activity on the subject property is the Clubhouse and Pool. These two amenities
together total 4,300 square feet. The pool patio should also be able to be counted toward Active
Recreation Area, but its area has not been calculated. It is unclear whether the entrance walk
leading from the Pool and Clubhouse to the apartment complex is intended to act as active
recreation area, and it is unlikely the undeveloped areas of lawn on the property can be counted
toward active recreation area. Unlike for the main property of The Grande, the areas intended to
be counted toward Active Recreation Area have not been expressly delineated.
The Active Recreation Area Plan must be reviewed by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee for a recommendation prior to consideration of the Conditional Use
Site Plan for the Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option by Planning
Commission.
The following table provides information from the submitted Plan (dated June 17, 2016) for the
Active Recreation Area as proposed for 90 Saulsbury Road:
Required Provided on Plan
Common Open Space in Useable open space following Pool
PND – Senior Option the area requirement of Active Pool patio
(Article 3 §24.61b) Recreation Area
Active Recreation Area 150 S.F. per dwelling unit or Existing Amenities on The
(Article 5 §10.514) 10,000 SF whichever is Grande property.
greater to be provided on site.
Consideration of donation
192 DU = 28,800 SF amount for cash-in-lieu
Provided on The Grande: payment pending.
22,569 SF
Deficient: 6,231 SF Clubhouse – 2,500 SF
Pool – 1,800 SF
Pool Patio
Design Guidelines Accessible and Pedestrian Accessible via connecting
(Article 5 §10.151, §10.152) Oriented concrete path
Design Guidelines Age Oriented to development Clubhouse and Pool would
(Article 5 §10.153) serve all ages.
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Design Guidelines Parking The C-2A zone requires
(Article 5 §10.154) parking based on square
footage; six parking spaces are
shown where nine spaces are
required for the Clubhouse.
There are on-site parking areas
for the apartment complex and
the Clubhouse.
Design Guidelines Setbacks: 30 feet from All of the active recreation
(Article 5 §10.156) residential lots and 25 feet areas are in compliance as
from right-of-way for street required.
Design Guidelines Landscaping The project shows tree
(Article 5 §10.157) planting around the perimeter
site.
Staff Recommendations:
The following are comments and recommendations from Staff of the Planning Office following
review of the Active Recreation Area Plan for 90 Saulsbury Road.
1. The proposed plan presents additional amenities for The Grande PND-SCHO. These
amenities could be utilized to satisfy the Active Recreation Area deficit. However, timing
of construction at 90 Saulsbury Road would need to coincide and achieve completion
prior to the completion of The Grande Building 4.
2. Staff recommends approval of the Clubhouse, Pool, and other site amenities subject to
the condition that the area of each amenity intended to count toward Active Recreation
Area requirements be expressly delineated on the plan. If this is done the amenities can
be accepted towards meeting a portion of the Active Recreation Area requirement for The
Grande subject to the conditions outlined below and subject to the approval of
Conditional Use Site Plan Application C-16-04.
3. The following conditions of approval are recommended:
a. If the Clubhouse and Pool are accepted as part of the Active Recreation Area,
there must be an accessible route for pedestrians from the apartment complex to
the facility. The accessible route should include barrier free access, designated
cross walks, directional signage, or other site improvements, etc.
b. To accept the entrance walk as part of the Active Recreation Area, it should be
provided with landscaping and benches to strengthen its use as an amenity.
4. The following items should be included on the Plan to clarify the Recreation Area
improvements:
a. Provide a summary list of the proposed features of the facility (i.e. interior floor
plan of the Clubhouse, site amenities of bicycle parking and golf cart parking,
benches, picnic tables, etc.) along with the area of each.
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b. Provide a total figure for the amount of Active Recreation Area to be provided.
c. On the plan, outline the areas to be used as Active Recreation Areas.
5. The applicant is reminded of the requirements for construction phasing of the recreation
area as associated with the development of the residential units.
Article 5 §10.6 Construction Phasing. The recreation and open space areas shall be
completed in a proportion equal to or greater than the proportion of residential dwelling
units completed, except that one hundred (100) percent of the recreation and open space
areas shall be completed prior to issuing building permits for the final twenty (20) percent
of the dwelling units proposed. Building permits shall not be issued for dwelling units
unless the requirements of this section are met.
6. There shall be provisions which ensure that this shall Clubhouse and Pool continue as
Active Recreation Area specifically associated with The Grande and to be properly
managed and maintained. The developer shall submit plans to combine this property with
The Grande parcel or specific deed restrictions/agreements establishing such association.
The organization shall be responsible for maintenance, insurance and taxes on the
common open space.
7. In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Conditional Use Site Plan occur in
the finalization of the Plan contact the Planning Office. Examples include reorientation
of buildings, relocation of site components, changes in floor area or unit count, or design
revisions. These changes may require resubmission for review by the Development
Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, or other agencies and commissions making
recommendations in regards to the plan.
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee shall submit to the Planning
Commission a report detailing the recommendations as to the Recreation Area Plan.
Attachments:
Plan Sheets F-100 Cover Sheet, F-102 Site Plan, and L-100 Landscape Plan dated June
17, 2016
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PLANT LIST NOTE: In the event that there is a discrepancy between the quantity of plant material on the Plan Drawing
and the quantity in the Plant List, the quantity of plant material on the plan drawing shall govern.
KEY BOTANIC NAME COMMON NAME QUANTITY SIZE REMARKS
AS Acer Saccharum Green Mountain Green Mountain Sugar Maple 2 2" Cal. B&B Heavy Full Vigorous
HH Hypericum X Hidcote St. Johns Wort 12 18"/24" #3 Container Heavy Full Vigorous
IM Ilex Meserveae Dragon Lady Dragon Lady Holly 10 5/6' B&B Heavy Full Vigorous
LN Lagerstroemia Indica Natchez Natchez White Crape Myrtle 4 6/8' /Clump B&B Heavy Full Vigorous
PL Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel 6 #5 Container Heavy Full Vigorous
QB Quercus Bicolor Swamp White Oak 3 2" Cal. B&B Heavy Full Vigorous
ZS Zelkova Serrata 'Village Green' Village Green Zelkova 5 2" Cal. B&B Heavy Full Vigorous
TREE DENSITY NOTES GENERAL PLANTING NOTES
Tree Density Required = 1 Tree / 3,000 sf. of Non-Woodland Area 1. All trees shall be gauranteed to survive for one full year after installation (full cost).
Site Area 64,374 / 3,000 Sf. = 2. All stakes and guys shall be removed from trees and from the site at the end of the gaurantee period. PLAN NORTH:
22 Tree Density Trees Required - 24 Trees Provided 3. No tree shall be planted closer than 10' from any fire hydrant.
4. Only trees that reach a height and size at maturity of small to medium shall be planted under power
COZ Tree Requirements lines. No tree shall be planted within 10' of underground utilities.
Saulsbury Road Frontage = 208.33 Ln. Ft. 5. The purpose of this plan is to meet the requirements of the City of Dover Landscape Ordinance. The
Tree Replacement = 1 Tree Per 50 Ln. Ft. plan does not include specifications for drainage, soil preparation and plant quality which are necessary to
208.33 / 50 = 4.166 Required - 5 Provided ensure sucessful installation. Without these specifications, the landscape architect shall not be responsible
LAWN for the results of implementing this plan. The developer or owner is advised to contact the landscape
Rear & Side Property Requirements architect concerning these components.
Tree Replacement = 1 Tree Per 75 Ln. Ft. 6. The applicant is expected to maintain plantings including watering all plants anytime from April 1st to
Rear Property Line = 363.25 Ln. Ft. December 1st, when natural rainfall is less than 1" per week. LANDSCAPE
363.25 / 75 = 4.84 Trees Required - 5 Provided ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES, L.L.C.
LAND, SITE & PARK PLANNING WETLANDS SCIENCES
Side Property Line Lengths Matthew T. Spong, R.L.A., A.S.L.A.
Trisha Sawicki, A.S.L.A.
P.O. Box 293 Dover, Delaware 19903
Phone: 302-284-4578 Fax: 302-284-0301
Email: lasmail@las-llc.net Web: las-llc.net
North Side Property Length 225.28 / 75 = 3.0037 Required - 3 Provided
South Side Property Length 274.38 / 75 = 3.65 Required - 4 Provided PROJECT #: 2016-12 COMM #: 1526 DATE: 06-28-16
Drawn By: ZC Designed By: MTS Checked By: MTS
REVISION:
LAWN
Owner: 90 Saulsbury Associates, LLC
102 Larch Circle Suite 203
Wilmington Delaware, 19804
Tax Map No. ED-05-076.07-01-28.00-00
Zoning: C2A (Unlimited Central Commercial Zone)
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
LAWN
NOTE:
Apply approved pre-emergent weed control
on all shrub beds prior to mulching.
PLANT SHALL BE TRANSPLANTED PREPARE SOIL IN THE ENTIRE FOR CONTAINER-GROWN SHRUBS, USE FINGER PROJECT:
AT THE SAME GRADE AS IT BORE BED USING PROCEDURES OR SMALL HAND TOOLS TO PULL THE ROOTS
IN THE NURSERY PLOT PRIOR OUTLINED IN SOIL CHART OUT OF THE OUTER LAYER OF POTTING SOIL;
TO BALLING AND BURLAPPING. THEN CUT OR PULL APART ANY ROOTS THAT
CUT AND REMOVE BURLAP FROM CIRCLE THE PERIMETER OF THE CONTAINER.
TOP ONE-THIRD OF ROOT BALL
AS SHOWN.
3" DOUBLE-SHREDDED HARDWOOD BARK MULCH
(DO NOT PUT MULCH AGAINST THE BASE
CUT AND REMOVE BROKEN BRANCHES OF THE PLANT). HAND-FORMED SAUCER.
PLANTING MIX: FINISHED GRADE
1 PART HUMUS
3 PARTS TOPSOIL PLACE SHRUB ON
FIRM SOIL IN
PLANTING MIXTURE WILL BOTTOM OF HOLE.
CHANGE WITH SOIL CONDITIONS.
UNDISTURBED
BEFORE PLANTING, ADD 3 TO 4" SUBGRADE
OF WELL-COMPOSTED LEAVES AND
RECYCLED YARD WASTE TO BED AND
TILL INTO TOP 6" OF PREPARED SOIL. 24" MINIMUM SOIL SURFACE ROUGHENED
TO BIND WITH NEW SOIL.
REFERENCE: ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC STANDARDS 1998 CUMULATIVE SUPPLEMENT.
SHRUB PLANTING DETAIL
NOT TO SCALE
LANDSCAPE LEGEND
NOTES:
1. NO SOIL OR MULCH SHALL BE PLACED AGAINST ROOT COLLAR OF PLANT. SHEET:
2. REMOVE ALL ROPE FROM TRUNK & TOP OF ROOT BALL. FOLD BURLAP BACK 1/3 FROM ROOT BALL
3. PLANTING DEPTH SHALL BE THE SAME AS GROWN IN NURSERY. EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN
LANDSCAPE AND TREE
4. THOUROUGHLY SOAK THE TREE ROOT BALL AND ADJACENT PREPARED SOIL SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE DENSITY PLAN
FIRST MONTH AFTER PLANTING AND REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING TWO SUMMERS.
5. THE BOTTOM OF PLANTING PIT EXCAVATIONS SHOULD BE ROUGH TO AVOID MATTING OF SOIL LAYERS NO. DATE REVISION
AS NEW SOIL IS ADDED. IT IS PREFERABLE TO TILL THE FIRST LIFT (2 TO 3 IN.) OF PLANTING SOIL
INTO THE SUBSOIL.
AVOID PURCHASING TREES WITH
TWO LEADERS DO NOT CUT CENTRAL LEADER
'TREE STRAP' or 'ARBOR TIE' CUT & REMOVE DAMAGED BRANCHES
WEATHER RESISTANT WEBBING
900 LB TENSILE STRENGTH
WHITE IN COLOR FOR TREE PROPOSED TREE
GUYING EQUALLY SPACED FOLD BURLAP AWAY FROM TOP
AROUND TREE 1/3 OF ROOT BALL
SET ROOT BALL FLUSH TO GRADE OR
PREPARED SOIL FOR TREES SEVERAL INCHES HIGHER IN POORLY
1 PART HUMUS DRAINING SOILS. PROPOSED SHRUBS
3 PARTS TOPSOIL 4" BUILT-UP EARTH SAUCER
3" DOUBLE-SHREDDED HARDWOOD
2"x2" WOODEN STAKE BARK MULCH (DO NOT PLACE MULCH
DRIVEN SECURELY INTO IN CONTACT WITH TREE TRUNK)
SOIL (3) PER TREE
OVER 3" CAL. (2) PER BEFORE PLANTING ADD 3 TO 4"
TREE UNDER 3" CAL. OF WELL-COMPOSTED LEAVES STATEMENT OF ACCURACY SCALE: 1" = 20'
OR RECYCLED YARD WASTE TO I, MATTHEW SPONG, HEREBY STATE THAT I AM A REGISTERED
BED AND TILL INTO TOP 6" LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, THAT THE
OF PREPARED SOIL. INFORMATION SHOWN HEREON HAS BEEN PREPARED UNDER MY
UNDISTURBED
SUPERVISION AND TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF
SUBGRADE 6" DEEPER THAN ROOT BALL REPRESENTS GOOD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES AS 0 10 20 40
REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
DIG WIDE, SHALLOW HOLE CUT BANDS OF WIRE BASKET AND DELAWARE. DATE:
WITH TAMPED SIDES ( 2 times the ball diameter) FOLD AWAY FROM TOP OF ROOT BALL
TAMP SOIL SOLIDLY AROUND
SET ROOT BALL ON FIRM PAD IN BOTTOM OF HOLE
JUNE 30, 2016
BASE OF ROOT BALL
PROJECT:
REFERENCE: ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC STANDARDS 1998 CUMULATIVE SUPPLEMENT.
16-002
TREE PLANTING DETAIL NOT TO SCALE SHEET:
__________________________________________________________
DATE MATTHEW T. SPONG #126-E L-100 SHEET 1 OF 1
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: August 1, 2016
PREPARED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager & Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning
& Community Development
SUBJECT: Proposed Land Swap – Capitol Baptist Church/Mayfair Park
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager and Donna Mitchell, CPA, City Controller
EXHIBITS: Letters dated June 22 & June 23, 2016 from from Pastor Terri H. Moore, Capitol Baptist Church
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A
AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A
TIMETABLE: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager and other city staff to negotiate a proposed land
swap which is mutually beneficial to the property owners and the City of Dover. This authorization will include
any necessary research and legal expenses necessary to determine the terms and conditions of a potential land
swap that involves the public open space known as Mayfair Park.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of Dover is in receipt of correspondence from Pastor Terri H. Moore of the Capitol Baptist Church
regarding a proposed land swap to facilitate improvements to both the church’s property as well as the City’s
Mayfair park. This park has been a focal point of several community discussions in recent months. The park
received funding for park improvements in 1988 through the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and in
2005 through the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund. Due to this funding, any change to the
park boundary would require approval by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation and possibly the
National Park Service. Staff is requesting direction from City Council on whether or not a proposed land swap
would be entertained. If this option is attractive to members of City Council, staff can direct time and resources
to negotiating a formal proposal for City Council’s consideration.
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EXCERPT - COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1971
CAPITAL BAPTIST CHURCH
A request was received from the Capital Baptist Church asking the help of the City in getting the
extended portion of their parking lot resurfaced. This parking lot is used by participants in
recreational activities at the Mayfair playground which adjoins the Church property, the entrance to
this playground being at the rear of the parking area owned by this Church. The Church has agreed
to allow parking for the playground area and activities, whenever the Church is not in session. The
Engineering Department of the City has estimated that the cost to blacktop this area would be
approximately $2500, and to resurface it with crushed stone approximately $700 to $800. The
Church is willing to contribute $300 to this project. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr.
Coyle, Council directed the City Manager to proceed with this project at the least amount of cost,
with the best desired results.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Parks & Recreation DATE SUBMITTED: 7/29/16
PREPARED BY: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development
SUBJECT: Proposed Mural – Kirkwood/Division Street Park
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: Restoring Central Dover
APPROVALS: City Manager
EXHIBITS: Proposed Mural Concept
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: $ N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A
TIME TIMETABLE: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Accept the proposal to allow the Restoring Central Dover Resident Engagement
Work Group to install a wood panel fence as proposed and paint a mural
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Restoring Central Dover Resident Engagement Work Group has requested that a wooden fence be
installed along the east boundary of Kirkwood Street Park (at the corner of Division and Kirkwood Streets) and
painted with a mural. A concept of the proposed mural is attached.
The specific request from NCALL on behalf of the Resident Engagement Mural Committee is cited below.
On July 13, 2016, the Resident Engagement Mural Committee met with Joshua Nobiling, a
professor at Wesley College to discuss placing a mural somewhere in the central Dover area.
We all agreed that the park located on Kirkwood and Division Streets would be an excellent
place to erect a mural in the central Dover area. So I suggested that we start with you for
permission and if you are not the individual then you could possibly direct us to the person(s)
that we need to seek permission from.
We are envisioning install a fence for the mural approximately 85 feet long which would cover
the entire rear (facing Kirkwood Street) of the park and the fence would be approximately six
feet high to keep people from climbing over it. We would erect our fence very close to the
existing fence at the park so to prevent incidents/criminal activities from occurring behind the
fence because of limited space for standing etc. We will create the mural in the art studio at
Wesley and install the panels once it is complete, I am attaching a photo-shop of where we
envision the mural will be located, it also has a design but it is not what the finished product will
look like because we intend to get the community input. Be well and thanks for any information
that you can provide.
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Before:
Existing chainlink fence,
measuring approx. 85’ x 5’.
To be replaced with
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measuring approx. 85’ x 6’.
After:
Hypothetical rendering of a
completed mural. Final design
will be determined and
executed through community
collaboration.
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NCALL Research, Inc.
363 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
July 25, 2016
To: Councilman Sudler and the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee
Restoring Central Dover "Our Vision for Vitality," a neighborhood revitalization effort led by
NCALL Research consists of a Steering Committee and 6 work groups (Resident Engagement,
Safety, Youth and Adult Services, Economic Development, Housing, and Transportation Green
Space and Infrastructure). Resident Engagement, comprised of local residents, is interested in
erecting a mural at the Kirkwood and Division Streets Park in Dover, DE. With the assistance of
Joshua Nobiling, a professional Fine Artist and the Assistant Professor of Art at Wesley College,
the Resident Engagement work group would like to submit a proposal for a community driven
mural in the downtown Dover area.
The Resident Engagement "Mural Committee" canvassed the downtown Dover area to identify
potential locations for the mural and agreed upon the Kirkwood/Division Streets Park as one of
the locations. The idea of a mural surfaced after attending the Community Leadership Institute
in 2015. The idea was presented to the rest of the group who immediately were excited about the
project. Community driven murals is one way to bring residents together to beautify their
neighborhood and promote unity and ownership within the area.
In this packet you will find details regarding the mural such as size, how it will be decided as to
what goes on the mmal, and the different steps and phases. We will also reach out to the property
owner of 420 W. Division Street. If you have any further questions or need any additional
information, please feel free to reach out to us. In the meantime, we look forward to your response.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
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July 22, 2016
To Councilman Sudler and the Parks, Recreation, and Community E nhancement
Committee:
Josh Nobiling, M.F.A. My name is Josh Nobiling, I am a professio nal F ine Artist and the Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of Art,
of Art at Wesley College in Dover, DE. It is my honor to be working with Maggie
Wesley College
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Joshua.Noblllng@Wesley.edu
Pleasant and Chanda Jackson of NCALL Research, Inc. to pursue the development
and execution of a community mural for the Division and Kirkwood park in Dover,
DE. T his document is to provide you with information regarding the process involved
in the creation of a public mural of this scale.
Murals help to build a stro ng sense of community. Philadelphia Mural Ar ts Founder
and Director Jane Golden speaks beautifully of t he value of mural pa inting in a
community with the following quote "While the end products- the works ofpublic art
- are always beautiful, their deeper value lies in tlze conversations we create, the
connections we build, and the legacy of relationships we foster along the way, often with
transfonnative results, "
I hope that you will not hesitate to contact me to answer any and all questions you
may have regarding the information in this d ocument.
T hank you for your time.
Respectfully,
Josh Nobiling, M.F.A.
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Phase I
Site Preparation
In this photo (taken 7/13/2016) can be seen the existing chain link fence as it currently stands in the
Division & Kirkwood Park. The fence measures approximately 85' x 5'. Some sections of the existing
fence were found to be in disrepair.
Step I:
Replace this existing fence with a wooden 'privacy' fence measuring approximately
85' x 6'. The new fence will be painted and primed properly to ensure a long life.
In addition to providing a solution to the repair needs of the existing fence, the new fence will
serve as a support structure for the completed mural panels which will be mounted onto the
new fence.
Notes:
It goes without saying that every proper measure wi ll be taken in the construction of the new
fence including any necessary city permits as well as contacting of utility companies before
post holes are dug, i.e. 'Call Before You Dig'.
Installation of the new fence also provides a community involvement opportunity for any
individu als willing to help construct the fence, and in turn learn a potentially valuable life skill.
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Phase II
Mural Design Process
Because this is a community mural, any and all interested members of the community will be welcomed
and encouraged to be a part of the design process. The design process will determine specific
imagery and themes of the mural as well as color schemes and composition. Participants will work
directly with Professor Nobiling to learn all necessary techniques and skills related to the design
process. Here is how a final mural design will be determined:
Step I: 'Brainstorming'
Using the Studio Art facilities at Wesley College as our 'home base', we wi ll conduct a se ries
of commun ity 'brainstorming' meetings to discover exactly what people would like to see on
the completed mural. Participants will get the opportunity to draw, paint, write and verbalize
any and all ideas they have during these sessions. Sessions wi ll occur at a to be determined
date, 2 - 4 sessions wi ll be sufficient at this stage. Al l ideas will be recorded.
Step II: 'Refining the design'
At this stage we wi ll begin to synthesize all of the ideas chosen from Step I sessions into a
cohesive design. Refining will include many edits, and stylistic adjustments. Refining will
continu e until the participating community members reach a consensus on the final design.
Step Ill: 'Final Draft'
After Step II is compl ete, we will create one final draft of the mural design. This draft will be in
the form a proportionally accu rate small scale rendering of the mural design. This will be
submitted to Councilman Sudler and the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee for approval before the execution of the mural takes place.
Notes:
While imagery will be determined 100% by participating members of the commun ity, great
care will be taken to ensure the imagery is community and family friendly, and presents no
offensive or insulting imagery of any kind.
As a representative of Wesley College, it brings me great joy to have the opportunity to work
with the surround ing community in this capacity. Participants will be receiving the same hands
on expe rience and expert Fine Art instruction that I provide for my students each se mester.
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Phase Ill
Executing the Mural
Above is a digital rendering of what a completed mural would look like after completion. As noted in
Step Ill of Phase II, the final design will be determined through community collaboration. The above
image is for reference only.
After the final design has been approved, participants will learn how to transfer the design onto specially
prepared mural panels. These panels will be prepared and painted at Wesley College under the
supervision of Professor Nobiling.
Step I: 'Priming/Sealing'
To ensure proper paint adhesion, as well as a long life, mural panels will be triple pri med and
stored at Wesley College.
Step II: 'Transferring the Design'
Participants will be shown how to enlarge, and properly transfer the final design to the
prepared panels.
Step Ill: 'Executing the Final Design! '
Participants will complete the painted design onto the prepared panels. After the pai nting is
complete, two layers of u.v. protective varnish will be applied to ensure long lasting bright .
colors.
Step IV: 'Installation'
Completed mural panels will be secured to the newly installed fence.
Final Notes:
Rather than painting directly onto the fence, painting on separate panels will provide the
project with add ition al flexibility in terms of completion time. Not only will the weather not
dictate our work sched ule, but panels will be able to be removed for any necessary repairs
down the road.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections DATE SUBMITTED: 7/29/16
PREPARED BY: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development
SUBJECT: Update – Residential Appeal Process and Non-Compliant/Non-Conforming Uses/Review of
Physical Data
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: N/A
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: $ N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A
TIME TIMETABLE: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Accept the proposed phasing of discontinuing nonconforming uses in
residential zones.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
As has been discussed at prior meetings of the Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee, the
Planning Office is creating an inventory of all nonconforming uses in residential zones within the City. The
staff has been going out using a mobile GIS application to collect data on the locations of nonconforming uses.
Below is a summary of the data collection to date:
Total parcels within residential zones to check: 4333
Checked: 2287 = 53%
Not checked: 2046 = 47%
Nonconforming uses (not permitted as either permitted or conditional uses) found so far: 113
- 100 two family/multifamily
- 6 retail/office
- 4 manufactured homes/mobile homes
- 2 off-street parking lots
- 1 stand-alone shed
- 1 membership club not in compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3, Section 1.14 (c).
Conditional uses (permitted as conditional uses, but may not have gone through the conditional use process if
they predated current zoning) found so far: 124
- 79 two family/multifamily
- 25 place of worship properties (note: many places of worship had multiple properties, so this is not representative
of how many distinct congregations there are)
- 10 off-street parking lots
- 4 funeral homes
- 2 public utility uses
- 2 offices (conditionally permitted in RG-1 along Route 8)
- 1 daycare/preschool (this one was associated with a church; staff was unable to identify the many home daycares
that exist in residential properties)
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The Planning Office will continue to collect data until the remaining 2,046 parcels have been checked and we
have a full inventory of nonconforming uses and conditional uses within residential zones.
For those nonconforming uses identified to date, the Planning Staff proposes the following:
Send notice to the property owners of nonresidential informing them that they have a nonconforming
use and that this use must be brought into conformance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
by December 31, 2016.
Send notice to property owners of registered vacant residential nonconforming uses informing them
that the use must be brought into conformance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance before
the structure can be reoccupied.
For occupied residential uses, staff recommends that these be phased out over a longer horizon, as they
become vacant, so that residents are not displaced.
For those uses that are allowed as conditional uses, but which may predate the requirement for
conditional use approval, staff recommends no action at this time.
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New Castle County, Delaware, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22 - Offenses and Miscellaneous
Provisions, Article 2. - Offenses Generally, Sec. 22.02.006. - Disorderly Premises
Sec. 22.02.006. - Disorderly premises.
A. It shall be unlawful for any owner, owner's agent, manager, caretaker or person occupying a
premises to allow, suffer or permit in any residence or upon any premises occupied by himself or
herself any conduct which causes public inconvenience, annoyance, alarm to a reasonable person,
or disrupts the quiet and good order of adjoining and surrounding properties including, but not limited
to, engaging in fighting or in violent, tumultuous, or threatening behavior, making unreasonable noise
or an offensively coarse utterance, gesture or display or addressing abusive language to any person
present, obstructing vehicular traffic or pedestrian traffic, or creating a hazardous or physically
offensive condition which serves no legitimate purpose. Any person who fails to obey the order of a
Police Officer to dispel and disperse or otherwise discontinue the disturbing activity may be cited for
an additional violation of this Section.
B. In the event that the owner, owner's agent, manager or caretaker of a house, dwelling, or premises
where the violation of Subsection A hereof has occurred does not occupy or reside at the property,
such individual shall be presumed to allow, suffer or permit such conduct after receiving notice that
such conduct has occurred and shall be in violation of this Section if a further violation of Subsection
A occurs within one hundred eighty (180) days of receiving said notice.
C. It shall be deemed that notice is properly served upon an owner, owner's agent, manager or
caretaker if a copy of such notice is delivered to the owner, owner's agent, manager or caretaker
personally or to the registered office of the owner, owner's agent, manager or caretaker or by leaving
such notice at the usual place of abode, in the presence of a family member of suitable age and
discretion who shall be informed of the contents of such notice or by certified mail addressed to the
owner, owner's agent, manager or caretaker at the last known address of such owner, owner's
agent, manager or caretaker or the mailing address of the owner of the subject premises as recorded
on the County Assessment Records or the Residential Rental Property Registration System. After
service of notice such owner, owner's agent, or manager or caretaker shall make a good faith effort
to develop a plan of action with the County Law Department and the New Castle County Police
Department to prevent further violation of Subsection A.
D. Any person convicted of a violation of this Section shall be fined no more than one thousand dollars
($1,000.00) for any offense but no less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first offense, no
less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the second offense, and no less than five hundred
dollars ($500.00) for each subsequent like offense. In any prosecution for an offense under this
Section, it shall be an affirmative defense, which must be proved by the preponderance of the
evidence, that the occupant has been evicted and is no longer on the premises, or if there is pending
at the time of trial an eviction action against the occupant of the premises which action is being
pursued in good faith. Otherwise the fines imposed under this Subsection shall not be suspended.
E. This Section shall be enforced by the Police Department.
(Ord. No. 98-050, § 1(22-31), 5-26-1998; Ord. No. 07-101, § 1, 11-27-2007; Ord. No. 10-113, §
1(Exh. A), 1-18-2011; Ord. No. 13-021, § 1, 4-9-2013)
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City of Dover Recreational Needs Assessment
Q1 How often do you/household members
participate in a City of Dover activity,
league, trip, or program?
Answered: 478 Skipped: 28
Frequency
Please select
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly
2 - 3 times yearly Do not use
Frequency
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly 2 - 3 times yearly Do not use Total
Please select 19.04% 1.88% 10.67% 14.02% 33.05% 21.34%
91 9 51 67 158 102 478
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Q2 What programs are you interested in
seeing added to the programming
schedule?
Answered: 446 Skipped: 60
Additional
Leagues
Adult Sports
Healthy Eating
Seminars
More Fitness
More Trips
Persons with
Disabilities...
Senior
Recreational...
Senior Sports
Programs
Toddler
Development...
Winter Break
Camp for Youth
Youth Fitness
Youth Sports
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Additional Leagues 17.26% 77
Adult Sports 34.53% 154
Healthy Eating Seminars 20.40% 91
More Fitness 32.06% 143
More Trips 25.78% 115
Persons with Disabilities Programs 10.09% 45
Senior Recreational Programs 19.73% 88
Senior Sports Programs 17.49% 78
Toddler Development Programs 13.90% 62
Winter Break Camp for Youth 19.06% 85
Youth Fitness 24.44% 109
Youth Sports 30.94% 138
Total Respondents: 446
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Q3 How do you feel recreational programs
should be funded?
Answered: 477 Skipped: 29
General Fund
(Tax Dollars)
Grants
Program Fees
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
General Fund (Tax Dollars) 53.04% 253
Grants 56.81% 271
Program Fees 74.42% 355
Total Respondents: 477
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Q4 Should City Residents (within the tax
district) pay a reduced fee verses non-city
residents?
Answered: 488 Skipped: 18
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 67.21% 328
No 33.20% 162
Total Respondents: 488
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Q5 How do you typically hear about our
programs?
Answered: 452 Skipped: 54
Delaware State
News
Dover Post
Emails from
Parks &...
Flyer or
Program Guide
Radio
Announcements
Website
Wilmington
News Journal
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Delaware State News 23.01% 104
Dover Post 40.93% 185
Emails from Parks & Recreation 30.53% 138
Flyer or Program Guide 48.01% 217
Radio Announcements 5.31% 24
Website 25.66% 116
Wilmington News Journal 4.87% 22
Total Respondents: 452
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Q6 How often do you/household members
visit Dover Park?
Answered: 448 Skipped: 58
Frequency
Please select:
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly
2 - 3 times yearly Do not use
Frequency
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly 2 - 3 times yearly Do not use Total
Please select: 6.70% 1.79% 7.37% 12.28% 19.87% 52.01%
30 8 33 55 89 233 448
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Q7 What is the nature of your Dover Park
visit?
Answered: 239 Skipped: 267
Basketball
Courts
Disc (Frisbee)
Golf
League
Activity (ie...
Playground
Equipment
Picnicking
Softball or
Multipurpose...
Tennis Courts
Walking /
Jogging
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Basketball Courts 12.97% 31
Disc (Frisbee) Golf 7.95% 19
League Activity (ie: Softball, Field Hockey, etc.) 24.69% 59
Playground Equipment 33.05% 79
Picnicking 20.08% 48
Softball or Multipurpose field 13.39% 32
Tennis Courts 8.37% 20
Walking / Jogging 56.49% 135
Total Respondents: 239
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Q8 What would you like to see at Dover
Park?
Answered: 323 Skipped: 183
Bike Racks
Bocce Ball Area
Fitness
Stations Alo...
Indoor
Recreation...
Indoor
Restrooms
Paved Trail
System (looped)
Pickle Ball
Court
Sand Volleyball
Skate Park
Splash Pad
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Bike Racks 24.15% 78
Bocce Ball Area 9.91% 32
Fitness Stations Along Trail 32.82% 106
Indoor Recreation Center 40.25% 130
Indoor Restrooms 50.15% 162
Paved Trail System (looped) 41.49% 134
12.38% 40
Pickle Ball Court
Sand Volleyball 15.79% 51
Skate Park 23.53% 76
Splash Pad 24.15% 78
Total Respondents: 323
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Q9 How often do you/household members
visit New Street park?
Answered: 443 Skipped: 63
Frequency
Please select:
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly
2 - 3 times yearly Do not use
Frequency
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly 2 - 3 times yearly Do not use Total
Please select: 1.58% 0.68% 1.35% 2.48% 8.13% 85.78%
7 3 6 11 36 380 443
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Q10 What is the nature of your New Street
Park visit?
Answered: 86 Skipped: 420
Basketball
Picnicking
Playground
Open Space Play
Softball Field
Use
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Basketball 18.60% 16
Picnicking 17.44% 15
Playground 50.00% 43
Open Space Play 31.40% 27
Softball Field Use 37.21% 32
Total Respondents: 86
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City of Dover Recreational Needs Assessment
Q11 What would you like to see at New
Street Park?
Answered: 172 Skipped: 334
Benches
Bike Racks
Bocce Ball Area
Horseshoe Pits
Indoor Restroom
Paved Trail
System...
Pickle Ball
Reading Garden
Area
Sand Volleyball
Shuffleboard
Court
Skate Park
Splash Pad
Tennis Court
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Benches 41.28% 71
Bike Racks 22.09% 38
Bocce Ball Area 6.98% 12
Horseshoe Pits 19.77% 34
Indoor Restroom 37.79% 65
Paved Trail System w/Fitness Stations 24.42% 42
Pickle Ball 16.86% 29
Reading Garden Area 25.00% 43
Sand Volleyball 14.53% 25
Shuffleboard Court 9.88% 17
Skate Park 16.28% 28
Splash Pad 19.77% 34
Tennis Court 23.84% 41
Total Respondents: 172
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Q12 How often do you/household members
visit Schutte Park?
Answered: 434 Skipped: 72
Frequency
Please select:
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly
2 - 3 times yearly Do not use
Frequency
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly 2 - 3 times yearly Do not use Total
Please select: 9.22% 1.84% 15.90% 22.12% 30.18% 20.74%
40 8 69 96 131 90 434
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Q13 What is the nature of your Schutte Park
visit?
Answered: 329 Skipped: 177
Lacrosse
League
Activity (ie...
Playground
Picnicking
Soccer
Trail Use
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Lacrosse 11.85% 39
League Activity (ie: Softball, Field Hockey, etc) 47.72% 157
Playground 28.27% 93
Picnicking 11.85% 39
Soccer 20.36% 67
Trail Use 41.95% 138
Total Respondents: 329
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Q14 What would you like to see at Schutte
Park?
Answered: 364 Skipped: 142
Basketball
Court
Benches
Bike Racks
Bocce Ball Area
Disc (Frisbee)
Golf
Expansion of
Trail System
Fitness
Stations Alo...
Horseshoe Pits
Pickle Ball
Court
Sand Volleyball
Shuffleboard
Court
Skate Park
Splash Pad
Tennis Court
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
18.13% 66
Basketball Court
Benches 41.21% 150
Bike Racks 23.63% 86
Bocce Ball Area 9.34% 34
Disc (Frisbee) Golf 15.38% 56
Expansion of Trail System 53.30% 194
Fitness Stations Along Trail 36.26% 132
Horseshoe Pits 15.38% 56
Pickle Ball Court 10.44% 38
Sand Volleyball 18.96% 69
Shuffleboard Court 8.79% 32
Skate Park 21.98% 80
Splash Pad 20.33% 74
Tennis Court 27.75% 101
Total Respondents: 364
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Q15 Do you visit the John W. Pitts
Recreation Center (JWP)?
Answered: 422 Skipped: 84
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 52.37% 221
No 48.34% 204
Total Respondents: 422
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Q16 If Yes, to visiting the JWP, what is the
nature of your visit?
Answered: 222 Skipped: 284
Adult Sports
Leagues
Birthday Party
Package
Camps
Card Making
for Adults
Challenger
Sports Event
Fitness Class
High School
Sports League
Instructional
Clinics
Open Gym
Senior Sports
Walking track
Youth
Card/Craft...
Youth Sports
Leagues
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Adult Sports Leagues 23.87% 53
Birthday Party Package 7.66% 17
Camps 12.16% 27
Card Making for Adults 4.05% 9
Challenger Sports Event 2.70% 6
Fitness Class 28.83% 64
High School Sports League 9.01% 20
Instructional Clinics 7.66% 17
Open Gym 21.17% 47
Senior Sports 5.41% 12
Walking track 22.07% 49
Youth Card/Craft Making 3.15% 7
Youth Sports Leagues 28.38% 63
Total Respondents: 222
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Q17 What would you like to see added to
JWP?
Answered: 196 Skipped: 310
Larger
Multipurpose...
Shower Area(s)
Weight Room
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Larger Multipurpose Room(s) 56.63% 111
Shower Area(s) 40.31% 79
Weight Room 67.86% 133
Total Respondents: 196
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City of Dover Recreational Needs Assessment
Q18 How often do you/members of your
household visit Silver Lake Park?
Answered: 432 Skipped: 74
Frequency
Please select:
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly
2 - 3 times yearly Do not use
Frequency
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly 2 - 3 times yearly Do not use Total
Please select: 11.11% 3.70% 6.02% 17.13% 38.66% 23.38%
48 16 26 74 167 101 432
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Q19 What is the nature of your Silver Lake
visit?
Answered: 337 Skipped: 169
Bird Watching
Boating
Fishing
Picnicking
Playground
Walking /
Jogging
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Bird Watching 24.04% 81
Boating 8.61% 29
Fishing 23.74% 80
Picnicking 31.75% 107
Playground 39.47% 133
Walking / Jogging 74.78% 252
Total Respondents: 337
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Q20 What would you like to see at Silver
Lake?
Answered: 298 Skipped: 208
Benches
Bike Racks
Bocce Ball Area
Disc (Frisbee)
Golf
Horesehoe Pits
Indoor
Restrooms
Sand Volleyball
Shuffleboard
Court
Skate Park
Splash Pad
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Benches 44.63% 133
Bike Racks 28.19% 84
Bocce Ball Area 9.06% 27
Disc (Frisbee) Golf 16.11% 48
Horesehoe Pits 18.46% 55
Indoor Restrooms 67.79% 202
17.79% 53
Sand Volleyball
Shuffleboard Court 8.72% 26
Skate Park 16.44% 49
Splash Pad 21.81% 65
Total Respondents: 298
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City of Dover Recreational Needs Assessment
Q21 How often do you/household members
visit Williams Park?
Answered: 428 Skipped: 78
Frequency
Please select:
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly
2 - 3 times yearly Do not use
Frequency
Once a year Daily 2 - 3 times weekly 2 - 3 times monthly 2 - 3 times yearly Do not use Total
Please select: 1.40% 0.70% 0.00% 0.93% 3.04% 93.93%
6 3 0 4 13 402 428
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Q22 What is the nature of your Williams
Park visit?
Answered: 42 Skipped: 464
Basketball
Picnicking
Playground
Multipurpose
Field Use
Open Space Play
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Basketball 26.19% 11
Picnicking 21.43% 9
Playground 30.95% 13
Multipurpose Field Use 33.33% 14
Open Space Play 40.48% 17
Total Respondents: 42
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Q23 What would you like to see at Williams
Park?
Answered: 87 Skipped: 419
Benches
Bike Racks
Bocce Ball Area
Horseshoe Pits
Indoor Restroom
Paved Trail
System...
Reading Garden
Sandlot
Volleyball
Shuffleboard
Court
Skate Park
Splash Pad
Tennis Court
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Benches 49.43% 43
Bike Racks 33.33% 29
Bocce Ball Area 13.79% 12
24.14% 21
Horseshoe Pits
Indoor Restroom 41.38% 36
Paved Trail System w/Fitness Stations 37.93% 33
Reading Garden 25.29% 22
Sandlot Volleyball 20.69% 18
Shuffleboard Court 11.49% 10
Skate Park 32.18% 28
Splash Pad 19.54% 17
Tennis Court 27.59% 24
Total Respondents: 87
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Q24 Where is your neighborhood park
located that you are providing feedback?
Answered: 147 Skipped: 359
Dover Parks Lisitngs
Park Area
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Constitution Park Continental Park Crossgates Park
Division/Kirkwood Streets Park Hamlet Park Heatherfield East
Kirkwood/Mary Streets Park Mallard Pond Park Mayfair Park
Memorial (Mirror Lake) Park Millcreek Park Orville Myers Park
Pauls Property Richardson Park Saulsbury Park The Green
Turner Drive Park Westfield Park Westwind Meadows Woodbrook
Dover Parks Lisitngs
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Constitution Continental Crossgates Division/Kirkwood Hamlet Heatherfield Kirkwood/Mary Mallard Mayfair Memorial Millcreek Orville Pauls Richardson Saulsbury
Park Park Park Streets Park Park East Streets Park Pond Park (Mirror Park Myers Property Park Park
Park Lake) Park
Park
Park 6.12% 6.12% 3.40% 5.44% 6.12% 4.08% 0.68% 6.80% 3.40% 6.12% 4.08% 0.00% 0.00% 4.08%
Area 9 9 5 8 9 6 1 10 5 9 6 0 0 6
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Q25 What feedback would like to offer on
the park you selected?
Answered: 89 Skipped: 417
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Q26 Where do you live?
Answered: 403 Skipped: 103
Dover Residents
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0% Farms
Acorn 10% 20%Baltray30% 40%
Barrister 50%
Place 60% 70%
Bay Tree 80% 90% 100%
Bicentennial Village Blue Hen Apartments Brandywine Apartments
Cannon Mill Capital Green Cedar Chase Apartments
Chatham Court Apartments Clearfield Apartments Clearview Meadow
Country Club Apartments Country Village Apartments Cranberry Run
Crossgates Downtown Dover Dover East Mobile Home Park
East Lake Gardens Eden Hill Farm Edgehill Emerald Pointe
English Village Fairview Farthing Woods Four Seasons Fox Hall
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English Village Fairview Farthing Woods Four Seasons Fox Hall
Fox Hall West Fox Hall West Addition Fox Meadows
Governors Square Apartments Greens of Dover Hampton Square
Heatherfield Heatherfield East Hidden Creek Hidden Oaks
Independence Village Kings Cliff Mobile Home Park Lake Club Apartments
Lexington Glen Liberty Court Lincoln Park Lynnhaven
Mallard Pond Manchester Square Maple Glen Mapleton Square
Marsh Creek Mayfair Meadows at Dover Millcreek Morris Estate
Morris Estates 2 Northwest Dover Heights Nottingham Meadows
Oak Shadows Oakmont park Oakridge Patriot Village
Persimmon Park Place Pine Grove Apartments Pine Grove Farms South
Presidential Courts Retreat River Chase Apartments
Riverside Mobile Home Park Schoolview Seskinore Sherwood
Sherwood 2 Silver Lake Overlook Silver Lake Townhouses
Silver Mill Apartments Simon Circle Somerset Park Stonebrook East
Stonebrook West Stoney Creek Stover The Beeches The Hamlet
Towne Point Towne Point Apartments Turnberry University Courtyard
Village of Westover Vondaway Walker Woods Wedgewood
Westfield Westminster White Oak Farms White Oak Farms Apartments
Wild Meadows Woodbrook Woodcrest Woodmill Apartments
Other not listed
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Non-City Residents
Please use a
drop down bo...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Camden-Wyoming Carlisle Village Cheswold Felton-Harrington
Hartly-Marydel Little Creek-Leipsic Magnolia Rodney Village
Royal Grant Other not listed
Dover Residents
Acorn Baltray Barrister Bay Bicentennial Blue Hen Brandywine Cannon Capital Cedar Chatham Clearfield Clearview Country Country
Farms Place Tree Village Apartments Apartments Mill Green Chase Court Apartments Meadow Club Village
Apartments Apartments Apartments Apartments
Please 2.42% 0.00% 0.00% 2.82% 4.84% 0.00% 1.21% 0.81% 0.00% 0.00% 0.40% 0.00% 0.40% 0.40% 0.00%
use a 6 0 0 7 12 0 3 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 0
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Non-City Residents
Camden- Carlisle Cheswold Felton- Hartly- Little Magnolia Rodney Royal Other Total
Wyoming Village Harrington Marydel Creek- Village Grant not
Leipsic listed
Please use a 25.84% 1.12% 3.93% 4.49% 5.62% 0.56% 8.99% 1.69% 1.12% 46.63%
drop down box 46 2 7 8 10 1 16 3 2 83 178
to select where
you live.
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Q27 How many are in your household?
Answered: 413 Skipped: 93
1-3
4-7
8 - 12
13 or more
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
1-3 61.74% 255
4-7 38.98% 161
8 - 12 0.73% 3
13 or more 1.21% 5
Total Respondents: 413
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City of Dover Recreational Needs Assessment
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Less than
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$25,000 -
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$50,000 -
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$75,000 -
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$150,000 -
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$200,000 or
more
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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Less than $10,000 2.21% 8
$10,000 - $14,999 1.10% 4
$15,000 - $24,999 3.59% 13
$25,000 - $34,999 4.97% 18
$35,000 - $49,999 13.54% 49
$50,000 - $74,999 22.93% 83
$75,000 - $149,999 43.65% 158
$150,000 - $199,999 6.63% 24
$200,000 or more 6.08% 22
Total Respondents: 362
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City of Dover Recreational Needs Assessment
Q29 What is your age?
Answered: 403 Skipped: 103
18 - 34
35 - 54
55 - 74
75 - older
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
18 - 34 18.11% 73
35 - 54 50.12% 202
55 - 74 28.78% 116
75 - older 3.97% 16
Total Respondents: 403
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Q30 What is your gender?
Answered: 412 Skipped: 94
Gender
Male or Female
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Male Female
Gender
Male Female Total
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Q31 What is your race?
Answered: 419 Skipped: 87
41 / 41
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CDBG Quarterly Report
April, May and June 2016
CDBG FY15 Projects
Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers who
purchase affordable housing in the Downtown Development District (DDD) Target Area. Two
(2) families have purchased properties in the DDD Target Area. This project is completed.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. This project is completed. A
total of 250 men were sheltered during the program year.
Connections Community Support Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide rapid re-housing/rental assistance services for homeless
households within the City. Rental assistance was provided for two (2) low income persons.
Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
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 were completed for five (5) low income households and homeowner rehabs were
completed for three (3) low income families.
Habitat for Humanity
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate an existing home to provide affordable housing to a
family in the Downtown Development District Target Area. Habitat purchased 111 S. Queen on
November 2, 2015, renovated the property, and sold the property on December 18th to a first
time homebuyer. Remainder of funding was utilized for asbestos removal for properties in the
DDD Target Area that will be renovated and sold to low income families.
Peoples Place Whatcoat Homeless Shelter
CDBG funds will be utilized for minor renovations to a facility that shelters the homeless. This
project is completed.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Settlement assistance was provided for five (5) families who purchased affordable housing in
the City of Dover and were able to assist in stabilizing our neighborhoods by purchasing
properties that have been vacant for at least 90 days or foreclosed. The following properties
were purchased providing NSP settlement assistance:
40 Spruance Road 155 Periwinkle Drive 1231 Harrison Drive
310 Crickle Creek Lane 12 Bacon Court
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Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement 8/9/2016
Status of FY-15 Program Funds Spent - Fiscal Year 7/1/15- 6/30/16
2015 Grant Projects Project Details Total Grant Funds Expended Unencumbered Balance
Funds will be utilized for
settlement assistance for
Homeownership Assistance Program $60,000 $60,000 $0
properties purchased in
the DDD Target Area
Funds will be utilized for
rapid re-housing/rental
Connections $7,391 $4,952 $2,447
assistance for low income
persons
Funds will be used for
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing operation cost. This $27,000 $27,000 $0
project is complete.
Funds will be utilized for
Milford Housing Development Corp emergency home repairs. $35,262 $12,989 $22,273
Project underway
Funds will be utilized for
Milford Housing Development Corp rehabbing owner occupied $52,892 $39,506 $13,393
homes. Project underway
Funds will be utilized to
rehab a single family
Habitat for Humanity $40,000 $37,046 $2,953
home for a low income
family
Funds will be used for
Peoples Place minor renovations. This $6,726 $6,726 $0
project is complete.
Total $229,271 $188,219 $41,066
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Utility Committee AGENDA ITEM:
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Works DATE SUBMITTED: 7/29/16
PREPARED BY: Sharon J. Duca, P.E., Public Works Director / City Engineer
SUBJECT: Request for Stub Street Abandonment – Topaz Circle
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: City Manager
EXHIBITS: Attachment A – Map
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: $ N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A
TIME TIMETABLE: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The Department of Public Works recommends that the Committee recommend
to City Council that they deny the request for abandonment due to emergency vehicle access to the Emerald
Pointe Subdivision. If the Utility Committee and/ or City Council is in favor of proceeding with the proposed
abandonment, the following actions are recommended:
1. The abandonment be conditional upon utility easements that would be recorded with the deed
modifications.
2. That City Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing regarding the proposed
abandonment for September 12, 2016.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
City Council initiated the process to abandon the stub street of Topaz Circle which connects to a parcel of land south of
the Emerald Pointe subdivision known as the Arbors. The City Clerk’s office notified the adjacent property owners of the
proposed abandonment and one property owner, Ms. Marie Ann Florendo of 402 Topaz Circle, responded that she is
interested in participating in the abandonment.
The Department of Public Works does not recommend abandonment of this stub street. Per the City of Dover Code of
Ordinances, specifically, Appendix A, Article VI.8, “At least two connections onto a state-maintained road or a city-
maintained street are required unless the Delaware Department of Transportation or the city engineer determines that
the second connection will not be permitted or is determined to be not feasible. This requirement shall pertain to:
Subdivisions containing 20 or more lots, plots, sites, or parcels.” As the Emerald Pointe Subdivision has more than 20
lots, this requirement is applicable. This development was approved with two (2) stub streets for future connection.
The first stub street is Topaz Circle to the south. The second stub street is Opal Place. The feasibility of connecting Opal
Place to another public road is extremely low, due to the wetland property it would have to cross to the west.
Therefore, the only feasible connection is through Topaz Circle, which would have to be extended to College Road. Two
(2) entrances to this subdivision would increase the ability for emergency and operational vehicles to access residents;
therefore, staff does not support the abandonment of Topaz Circle.
Public Works staff has confirmed that the stub street is improved but undedicated. Electric utility infrastructure, water
infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure and storm drainage infrastructure are located within the stub street. If it is
determined by Council to abandon this street, utility easements will be required for all infrastructure.
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PETITION TO ABANDON AN IMPROVED CITY STREET
Public Hearing before the
Dover City Council
August 8, 2016
Location: Topaz Circle stub street, northeast of Aquamarine Court
Present Use: Public Street (stub)
Proposed Use: Not Determined
Reason for Request: Request Initiated by City Council
File Number: MI-16-06
Summary of the Request:
Following the Planning Commission’s approval of The Arbors on March 21, 2016, members of
City Council heard numerous concerns from constituents in Emerald Pointe about the Topaz
Circle stub street connection to the proposed Senior Way (Map Exhibit A). The topic of
interconnection between The Arbors and Emerald Pointe was placed on the Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee agenda for April 26, 2016. At this meeting, staff presented a history
of The Arbors and the interconnection between The Arbors and Emerald Pointe (Exhibit B).
Minutes of this meeting where residents expressed concern are also attached (Exhibit C).
Ultimately, the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee approved a motion to look into
the abandonment of the Topaz Circle stub street. This recommendation was approved by City
Council on consent agenda on May 9, 2016. At the June 27, 2016 meeting of City Council,
action was taken to waive portions of the process for street abandonment and to refer the
proposal for abandonment of the Topaz Circle stub street to the Planning Commission for Public
Hearing on July 18, 2016. A more detailed chronology of development activity was presented by
Planning Staff to City Council and is included as Exhibit D.
The matter was referred to the Development Advisory Committee for a recommendation, and
scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning Commission. A recommendation from
Planning Commission will be considered by the following:
Council Committee of the Whole/Utility Committee on August 9, 2016
City Council will consider the Utility Committee report and consider a resolution setting
a Public Hearing on August 22, 2016
Public Hearing and consideration of action may be scheduled for September 12, 2016.
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MI-16-06 – Street Abandonment Request: Topaz Circle stub
Report to City Council – August 8, 2016
Page 2
Recommendation of Planning Staff and Planning Commission:
The Planning Staff does not recommend the proposed abandonment. This recommendation is
concurrent with the recommendations of the Department of Public Works, the City Fire Marshal,
DelDOT, and the Dover/Kent Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). A summary of the
reasons includes:
Interconnection of Streets
Appendix A: Land Subdivision Regulations, Article 6 §A.8 related to streets states:
“The creation of interconnected streets will be encouraged wherever the commission finds that
such layout will not interfere with traffic convenience and safety. The commission shall determine
the number of connections of streets in the proposed subdivision with existing streets. At least two
connections onto a state-maintained road or a city-maintained street are required unless the
Delaware Department of Transportation or the city engineer determines that the second connection
will not be permitted or is determined to be nonfeasible. This requirement shall pertain to:
(a) Subdivisions containing 20 or more lots, plots, sites, or parcels.
(b) Site developments containing 150 or more dwelling units.”
The Emerald Pointe subdivision plan as approved by the Planning Commission in 2002
included the provision of stub streets (including at Topaz Circle connecting with the adjacent
property to the south now known as The Arbors) extending to vacant adjacent properties for
the purpose of future connection.
A cross access easement on the adjacent property now known as The Arbors was established
to line up with the Topaz Circle stub street and provide access to College Road. The right-of-
way establishing Senior Way was recorded June 26, 2009.
Such interconnectivity, recommended by the Planning Commission, was consistently
proposed in various plans through the years between the two properties as outlined in
Exhibits B and D.
Emergency and Public Service Access
Eliminating the interconnection could reduce emergency response times to Emerald Pointe.
Interconnected access provides access redundancy if there are emergencies at the entrances to
either of the adjacent properties (Emerald Pointe, The Arbors).
Elimination of the proposed interconnection may create an obligation upon the property
owner of The Arbors to make modifications to a recently approved Site Development Plan
which has already received Conditional Approval by the Planning Commission.
Elimination of interconnection and access to adjacent public rights-of-way reduces
operational efficiency of other City services such as utility provision, trash collection, school
bus routing, and others.
Transportation & Traffic
Single points of subdivision entry and exit can create traffic bottlenecks at those points. The
proposed interconnection allows for an additional point of access to and from the Emerald
Pointe subdivision from another arterial road.
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MI-16-06 – Street Abandonment Request: Topaz Circle stub
Report to City Council – August 8, 2016
Page 3
The proposed access to College Road may reduce the number of trips taken by residents
through the intersection of McKee Road and College Road, which may divert some traffic
from the intersection and improve the efficiency of the intersection for the general public.
The proposed interconnectivity may reduce travel times and distances to certain destinations
and services.
The proposed interconnectivity may increase the viability of non-vehicle trips by increasing
the access and reducing the distance to local services.
Following a public hearing on July 18, 2016 where no members of the public spoke with regards
to the abandonment proposal, the Planning Commission voted unanimously (8-0) to recommend
that City Council deny the request to abandon the Topaz Circle stub street. An excerpt of the
draft Planning Commission minutes are attached for reference.
Advisory Comments:
1. Planning Staff advises that if City Council decides in favor of abandonment of the Topaz
Circle stub street, additional details following such abandonment have not yet to be
determined. These include:
a. The establishment of utility easements and associated access easements.
b. The process for transferring property or adjusting adjacent property lot lines.
c. Planning Staff recommends provisions for pedestrian and bicycle connectivity
between Emerald Pointe and The Arbors to allow access to and from College Road.
d. Physical modifications to the Topaz Circle stub street which may include resurfacing,
installing/removing curbing, landscaping, signage, etc.
e. Identification of responsible party for implementation of physical changes in the
subject area.
f. Appropriate Record Plan documents to reflect the status and ownership of the subject
area.
2. Abandonment of public streets and alleys does not constitute approval for physical alteration
of such streets and alleys. Any modification or ground-disturbing activity must be reviewed
through the appropriate site plan process and receive all requisite approvals by regulatory
agencies.
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MI-16-06 – Street Abandonment Request: Topaz Circle stub
Report to City Council – August 8, 2016
Page 4
GUIDE TO ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit Description/Author
A Zoning Map Exhibit, with aerial photo
(Staff)
B DAC Agency comments
C Presentation: “The Arbors: Review of Interconnection with
Emerald Pointe”
Presented before Council Committee of the Whole meeting of
April 26, 2016
(Staff)
D Excerpt of Minutes of Council Committee of the Whole, related
to proposed interconnection between The Arbors Senior Garden
Apartments and Emerald Pointe, April 26, 2016
(City Clerk)
E Summary Chronology of Development Activity for 1051
College Road, City Council packet for meeting of June 27, 2016
(Staff)
F Excerpt from draft minutes of the July 18, 2016 Planning
Commission Meeting
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City of Dover
Attachment A: Zoning Exhibit
Application No.: MI-16-06
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Title: Abandonment of Topaz Circle stub street
Address: Emerald Pointe subdivision
Zoning: R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) Legend
Date: 5-19-16
Project Area
Dover Parcels
Zoning
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Exhibit B: DAC Agency Comments
CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 29, 2016
APPLICATION: ABANDONMENT OF TOPAZ CIRCLE STUB STREET AT
EMERALD POINTE
FILE #: MI-16-06
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell - Electric
Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works
CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7070 PUBLIC WORKS – 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 / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. Per the City Code of Ordinances, each subdivision requires two (2) connections to existing streets. Topaz Circle stub
street would provide the second connection to a street. Emerald Pointe does have another stub street (Opal Place)
but the likelihood of connection is minimal, due to the nature of the land it would enter. Two (2) entrances to this
subdivision would increase the ability for emergency and operational vehicles to access residents; therefore, staff
does not support the abandonment of Topaz Circle.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
1. ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. None
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. None.
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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MI-16-06 I I
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CITY OF DOVER Y E
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
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D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 07/06/16 D S
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APPLICATION: Abandonment of Topaz Circle Stub Street at Emerald Pointe Revised
FILE #: MI-16-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, 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:
- The Arbors roadway may need a cul-de-sac to provide a proper turn around for emergency
apparatus if approved
- Eliminating the interconnection could reduce the emergency apparatus response time to
Emerald Point
- Eliminating the interconnection could cause an access issues at the Arbors and/or Emerald
Point if there is an emergency at the entrance to either development
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2012 NFPA Life Safety Code (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
2012 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 REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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APPLICATION: Abandonment of Topaz Circle Stub Street at Emerald Pointe
FILE#: MI-16-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Jonathan T. Moore PHONE#: 760-2145
===============================================================
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:
DelDOT has no comments regarding city & state code at this time.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
DelDOT has no recommendations at this time.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
Though Topaz Circle and Senior Way are not State owned/ maintained roads, DelDOT
strongly supports the interconnection of the two streets and is opposed to the
abandonment of the stub street connection of Topaz Circle. If you refer to DelDOT’s
Development Coordination Manual section 3.5.1 Connectivity – Purpose and Scope, you
will see that this site is an ideal candidate for interconnection and it will greatly benefit
the existing and proposed communities. The benefits that will be recognized by the
interconnection will include but are not limited to:
Alternative routes to local destinations to provide redundancy during road
closures.
Opportunities for community interaction by eliminating barriers between
developments.
Alternative modes choices (driving, transit, bicycling or walking)
Improved access to community facilities and shopping centers
A reduction in travel times and vehicle miles traveled for trips to local and
regional destinations
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Reduced emergency response times because of more direct access or fire, police
and EMS vehicles
More effective use of municipal resources for municipal service delivery (utility
routing, sanitation vehicles, school bus routing, etc.)
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 Dover/Kent
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
County
Metropolitan
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Planning
D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 6/1/2016 Organization
APPLICATION: Abandonment of Topaz Circle Stub Street at Emerald Point
FILE #: M-16-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: Dover/Kent County MPO
CONTACT PERSON: Jim Galvin, AICP PHONE #: (302) 387-6030
The Dover/Kent County MPO has participated in the State’s Preliminary Land Use Services (PLUS) process for
several months. The MPO requested the opportunity to bring the recommendations on issues of our concern to the
City as well. 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 6/20/2016
Project Review
M-16-06 Abandonment of Topaz Circle Stub Street at Emerald Point
The MPO certainly supports the City of Dover’s requirement for a second means of egress
from a significant subdivision. In this instance at Emerald Point, the second egress was
delayed until the development of an intermediate property that had frontage on an alternative
street. The current and main entrance is on McKee Road, a two lane road with a bypass lane to
avoid turning vehicles with Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) of 19,236. The second,
alternative access will be to College Road near the intersection with McKee Road that has an
AADT of 8,852 and would allow west bound users to avoid the road with more than twice the
traffic and the intersection that becomes congested during certain periods of the day. It offers
eastbound users a less congested alternative as well.
It is the MPO’s recommendation that the second means of egress for Emerald Point be retained.
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
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
June 2016
APPLICATION: Abandonment of Topaz Circle Stub Street at Emerald Point
FILE #: MI-16-06
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: David C. Cahill PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3
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: 2014 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the stub abandonment for the above mentioned application.
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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Exhibit C: Presentation
THE ARBORS
Review of Interconnection with Emerald Point
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Chronology of The Arbors and Emerald
Point
■ 2002 Emerald Point Subdivision approved
– 107 Single Family Detached Dwellings
– Stub street from Topaz Circle to property to the south (The Arbors)
■ 2004 Minor Subdivision of McKee Property
– DelDOT requests 60 ft. cross access easement from subject property to
Emerald Point
– Public Works also requested a cross access easement
– Cross access approved by Planning Commission and on the final recorded plan
■ 2005 College Road Garden Apartments
– Reviewed as Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option
– Site Plan approved by Planning Commission but expired in 2007
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Chronology of The Arbors and Emerald
Point
■ 2007 The Arbors – Planned Neighborhood Design Senior Citizen Housing Option
– Approved by Planning Commission
– Received Final Site Plan Approval
– Expired due to no commencement of construction (August 2009)
■ 2009 Record Plan Established Right-of-Way for Senior Way, which connects with Topaz
Circle Stub Street
– This connection provides the second access to a public street as required by the
Land Subdivision Regulations
■ 2009-10 Rezoning of Lands of JNK, LLC from R-8 to RG-2
■ 2010 Conditional Use Site Plan for The Arbors Condominiums (48 units)
– Original proposal to have access only through Emerald Point
– Staff recommendation and Planning Commission requirement to construct Senior
Way, connecting Topaz Circle and College Road
– Plan expired prior to finalization
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The Arbors – Current Plan
■ The Arbors land plan consistent with prior submissions
■ Approved by Planning Commission on March 21, 2016
■ Includes interconnection with Topaz Circle stub street
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Exhibit D: Council Committee of the Whole Minutes
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2016 PAGE 6
Ms. Susan Hessler, 120 Cobblestone Lane, stated that she had attended two (2) of the community
meetings and there was not an overwhelming majority that wanted anything done, except for some
sort of speed control, whether it was a lighted fixture such as that now on Bicentennial. She
expressed concern, if a roundabout were installed, that instead of going through the circle, people
would come out onto Colony Drive, go through the light at Meetinghouse Lane and Colony Drive,
and then divert onto Bicentennial Boulevard to cut over to Walker Road, and traffic would just be
redirected. Ms. Hessler felt that this would create more of an excessive traffic pattern through the
neighborhood.
Mr. Hosfelt stated his view that, historically, people had not circumvented the current roundabout
on Mifflin Road to go through Woodmill to Route 8.
Based on the size and dimensions of the roundabouts, Ms. Hessler did not think they could be
compared. She indicated that people cut through Colony Drive now, and she felt the mindset would
be that if people want to get to Walker Road, they would go down to Bicentennial Boulevard and
go right or left on Walker Road.
Mr. Sudler questioned how concerns regarding parking at Continental Park would be addressed if
the park was used for recreation. He questioned if there would be parking allowed for a time frame
or if those who park there would be ticketed.
Mr. Hosfelt stated his belief that there were no signs on the roadway that restrict parking at this time
and parking would remain open.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend acceptance of the recommendation of DelDOT and the
working group for the roundabout, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Traffic Concerns - Proposed Interconnection Between The Arbors Senior Garden Apartments
and Emerald Pointe
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed a
presentation entitled “The Arbors - Review of Interconnection with Emerald Pointe”
(Attachment #2). She explained that, in 2002, the Planning Commission approved the subdivision
now known as Emerald Pointe with 107 single-family detached homes. That plan included two (2)
stub streets; one (1) extending west to a vacant property between Emerald Pointe and Hidden Oaks,
and another extending from Topaz Circle to the south, to the subject property of The Arbors.
Mrs. Townshend advised that, in 2004, there was a minor subdivision of the McKee Property, which
resulted in the parcel that was again the subject of The Arbors. At that time, the Delaware
Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the Public Works Department requested a 60-foot cross
access easement from the McKee property to Emerald Pointe to line up with the stub street. This
easement was approved by the Planning Commission and was on the final recorded plan for that
minor subdivision.
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Mrs. Townshend indicated that a project called “College Road Garden Apartments” came forward
in 2005 and was reviewed as a Planned Neighborhood Design - Senior Citizen Housing option. The
site plan was approved by the Planning Commission, but it expired in 2007, before it went to final
plan, or construction was begun. She stated that in 2007, The Arbors came forward again as a
Planned Neighborhood Design - Senior Citizen Housing, which was essentially the same plan that
had expired previously with a few small changes. Mrs. Townshend explained that this project was
approved by the Planning Commission and received final site plan approvals from all agencies;
however, construction never commenced and the plan expired in 2009. Prior to the expiration of the
site plan, the right of way that establishes Senior Way was recorded. She noted that, in 2009 and
early 2010, the property was rezoned from R-8 (One-Family Residence Zone), to RG-2 (General
Residence Zone), and the previous plans were brought forward as senior apartments, since
apartments became a permitted use.
Mrs. Townshend informed members that, in 2010, there was another conditional use site plan
application for the Arbors, with essentially the same building layout, which had minor tweaks to the
parking and other layout on the site. She noted that this was for a 48-unit apartment building, and
that every iteration for the property had been for 48 units. Mrs. Townshend stated that the original
proposal would have had all traffic coming through Emerald Pointe, and there would be no access
to College Road; however, Planning Department and DelDOT staff expressed concern about this.
She noted that the Planning Commission ultimately required the construction of Senior Way, which
would include access to College Road, and the connection to the Topaz Circle stub street.
Mrs. Townshend indicated that this plan expired again, prior to getting all of the approvals and being
finalized.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the current land plan submission for The Arbors was
consistent with the prior submission, but had some changes to the parking layout. It was approved
by the Planning Commission on March 21, 2016, and included the interconnection with the Topaz
Circle stub street. Mrs. Townshend reviewed the 2007 site plan for The Arbors Planned
Neighborhood Design - Senior Citizen Option on Page 5 of the presentation, and reminded members
that this project went to final plan approval, but was not constructed. She explained that the active
recreation area on the west side of Senior Way showed a multi-use path for the residents of the
development, and the connection to Topaz Circle was part of the plan. Mrs. Townshend then
reviewed the land plan for the Arbors that was approved by the Planning Commission on Page 6.
She indicated that, for the most part, this plan remained unchanged from the 2007 plan, noting that
parking would be tweaked and the connections to Topaz Circle and College Road would be retained.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that there were concerns regarding how the connections would
affect traffic through Emerald Pointe, in particular at the location where Emerald Pointe connects
with McKee Road. Mrs. Townshend stated that, in terms of the history and prior approvals of
Emerald Pointe, and the prior iterations of The Arbors property interconnection had always been part
of the plan approval.
Mr. Hosfelt commented that he travels this road back and forth to work each day, and it was not
uncommon to sit through the light at College and McKee Roads for three (3) or four (4) cycles
before getting through. He questioned if DelDOT could help with this.
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Mr. Marc Cote, Assistant Director, Planning Development Coordination, DelDOT stated that the
intersection of McKee and College Roads was eventually planned to be part of the Dover
Transportation Improvement District that DelDOT was working with the City on; however, this was
in the infancy stages and there were no planned improvements at the intersection at this time.
Mr. Cote advised that the interconnection was there to provide the residents of the community
another access point to College Road so they do not have to travel through the intersection. He
stated that the senior housing generates only a little over 160 trips per day, so not much traffic would
be using it, and the interconnection is there mainly for the community to use.
Mr. Hosfelt invited those present who wished to speak to come forward.
Mr. Thomas Disabatino, 346 Topaz Circle, Emerald Pointe, informed members that when he found
out about the plan he was immediately concerned, due to the traffic at McKee and College Road.
He stated that traffic stacks up from College Road all the way to the entrance and beyond of Emerald
Pointe when heading in the direction of Kraft Foods. Mr. DiSabatino feared that Emerald Pointe will
just become a pass-through to College Road at those times when the traffic is heavy. In addition,
he indicated that when trying to make a left turn from College Road to McKee Road headed toward
Delaware Technical and Community College, the left turn cycle allows only five (5) to six (6) cars
through; therefore, he felt that people would use Senior Way, go through Emerald Pointe, and take
their chances on trying to make a left turn at the Emerald Pointe entrance, which he indicated was
already a dangerous proposition. Mr. Disabatino reiterated the major concern that this would
become a pass-through for those trying to avoid the intersection, noting that he did not know the date
when the improvements would be made.
Mr. Hosfelt indicated that the improvements would take years.
Mr. Dan Maher, 16 Inverness Court, Woodlands of Fox Hall, expressed his desire to raise the same
issues that he raised before the Planning Commission. He stated that the distance from the entrance
of Fox Hall on College Road to the intersection is roughly 0.3 miles and this area contains two (2)
churches, a private residence, and a building development that empty onto College Road. Mr. Maher
advised that the Arbors development would be the fourth development between the Woodlands of
Fox Hall, Hidden Acres, the Arbors, and a little shopping center. He stated that those who are
four (4) or five (5) cars back in the intersection during the day are stuck and cannot get to the left or
right turn lane. Mr. Maher felt that having additional cars there would make that matter considerably
worse. He did not understand where the projection of 160 trips came from, noting that there would
be 48 units, each one with a car going in and out, and he felt the intersection would be a disaster.
Mr. Maher expressed concern that the Arbors would be built before improvements are made and that
it would make a bad situation worse. Referring to the discussion earlier in the meeting regarding
Independence Boulevard, he questioned how many cars were traversing College Road if there were
6,000 per day on Independence Boulevard.
Mr. David Pokrajac, 6 Tanzanite Court, agreed with other members of the public. He stated that
two (2) years ago in March he was living at the Courtyards when there was an accident at night. The
police were chasing someone in an all-terrain vehicle who entered the neighborhood, causing havoc
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and waking up Mr. Pokrajac and his neighbor. He noted this happened before this became a through
traffic road and questioned what would happen if the interconnection came to fruition. Mr. Pokrajac
noted that earlier in the meeting members discussed measures to improve the traffic situation on
Independence Boulevard, which had become a through-traffic road, and now they were proposing
to open a through-traffic road. He questioned if they would propose to build a roundabout in one
(1) to ten (10) years to prevent traffic accidents, noting that there was no space in the neighborhood
for a roundabout. Mr. Pokrajac stated that kids play basketball and baseball on the streets in the
neighborhood and run and ride bicycles there. He questioned if there was a desire for kids to be
healthy and able to defend our country if needed or to be on Facebook all the time and have spinal
injuries.
Ms. LaKeesha Christian, 207 Topaz Circle, advised members that her family had been living in the
neighborhood for approximately seven (7) to eight (8) years. She referenced the concerns stated
earlier in the meeting of residents living in and around Bicentennial Village, who felt they had lost
the peacefulness of their neighborhood with all the traffic constantly going through. Ms. Christian
noted that 6,000 cars was a lot of traffic going through and she did not want her neighborhood to
experience this. She stated that they have a small community, know each other, and know the cars
that travel in and out of the neighborhood. Ms. Christian feels very safe and secure there, her
children play there, and she feels comfortable letting them go outside, run around the house, and go
down to the park, knowing that they will be safe, and her neighbors will be looking out for them.
She stated that she would lose all of that comfort if members agree to let a street cut through from
one end to another. She stated her understanding that the purpose of the proposal was to help people
to get in and out of the new residential area better, but expressed concern for those who are already
living there and dealing with traffic when coming out. Ms. Christian noted that there is no light in
front of Emerald Pointe and no approval for a light, so it would take longer to get out of the
neighborhood. In addition to the safety concerns, she noted that there would be 48 additional units,
which would mean 100 extra cars if people have two (2) cars. Ms. Christian reiterated that she
would like her children to be safe and did not think it fair to lose that just to add a new development
to the community.
Mr. Mark Reaves, 10 Tanzanite Court, President, Emerald Pointe Homeowners Association, stated
his concern that this development had come up numerous times under multiple names, and each time
it had expired. He stated that they had no idea of ownership of this project, the owner had not come
forward to the residents of the community, and there had been no discussion with the community
regarding what was going on with the project. Mr. Reaves noted that Mr. Cote had casually stated
that this was a through put to McKee Road on the other side. Mr. Reaves reiterated others’
comments that this was a neighborhood, and the road comes directly through a residential area. He
indicated that, currently, one (1) vehicle can pass through the street, and drivers must pull over to
the side to pass. Mr. Reaves felt it infeasible for cars to pass each other coming through.
Mr. Reaves stated that if the Arbors development moves forward, there should be a “Do Not Enter”
indication so others would not be entering his neighborhood, if there is some type of pass-through
street. This would facilitate emergency vehicles reaching Emerald Pointe as they would not have
to go all the way around and come down McKee Road to get into his community, which would be
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a benefit. However, Mr. Reaves felt that normal traffic should come in and out on College Road.
He expressed his opinion that there should be discussion with DelDOT, noting that they had sent
letters to DelDOT since late 2013 and early 2014 about getting some type of traffic light, such as a
flashing yellow or flashing red light, but had been ignored for two (2) years. Mr. Reaves explained
that residents must sometimes wait 15 minutes to get out of their neighborhood to go to work. He
stated that there had been two (2) or three (3) fatalities. They had lost their neighborhood entrance
signs which had not been replaced, although they had asked DelDOT for them numerous times for
over two-and-a-half years, but had gotten the run-around. Mr. Reaves felt that if anything were to
come before the City in regard to the interconnection, there had to be discussion with the
neighborhood. He also commented that there were safety concerns due to numerous young children,
expressing the desire to avoid an Amber Alert situation.
Mayor Christiansen stated that Mr. Reaves was correct, noting that he and Council President Slavin
had made two (2) requests for traffic studies to be initiated at the entrance to Emerald Pointe, at the
request of the residents, and also at the request of the residents of The Meadows. He informed
members that he had observed in the morning that it was “Death Wish 2000" coming out of Emerald
Pointe and The Meadows. Mayor Christiansen said he did not know if this had any bearing on
whether or not there would be a through street. He questioned if staff had received information from
DelDOT in regard to traffic counts. Mayor Christiansen stated his belief that, with the completion
of the West Dover Connector that runs through the south of the City, the traffic situation on McKee
Road and Scarborough Road, and at the entrance and exit to Emerald Pointe, would be exacerbated.
Mayor Christiansen indicated that he would like to see those traffic studies in hand for the City to
make an intelligent decision on which direction the City would go.
Mrs. Townshend advised that she was not aware of any studies. She indicated that she could follow
up with the DelDOT traffic section, especially if there had been fatalities. If a study had not been
done, Mrs. Townshend indicated that staff could work with DelDOT on this. [Sent to AMT]
Mr. Cote stated that he would follow up with DelDOT’s traffic study section to see what the results
were of the requests; however, based on his experience, there was not enough traffic out of Emerald
Pointe to warrant a signal.
Mr. Reaves suggested a signal at the intersection of McKee and Scarborough Roads, noting that this
would break up the traffic pattern. Responding, Mr. Cote advised that warrants must be satisfied in
order to place traffic signals, and even if a warrant is met, this does not necessarily mean that
DelDOT would install a signal, just that the location is eligible for one. He reiterated his doubt that
a warrant would be met. Mr. Cote noted that the residents were concerned about getting out onto
McKee Road; however, he stated that an interconnection would allow them the opportunity to exit
onto College Road. He explained that McKee Road has about 15,800 vehicles per day, whereas
College Road has almost half that volume with 8,300 vehicles. Mr. Cote indicated that it would be
much easier to get out onto College Road, which would provide the opportunity to bypass the
intersection completely, when traveling westbound on College Road.
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As a resident who lives and works off State College Road, and who grew up on State College Road,
Mr. Sudler concurred with the majority of the residents who had voiced their opinion tonight. He
stated that he would not vote in favor of the interconnection.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that he recalled receiving an email from Mr. Mark Luszcz,
Assistant Chief Traffic Engineer, regarding the intersection of McKee Road modified to Scarborough
Road. It was Mr. Koenig’s belief that DelDOT had done a traffic study and recommended that a
signal be constructed at that location when the budget allows.
In regard to community planning, Mr. Koenig stated that interconnectivity is a component of the
City’s Subdivision Code and staff had been working on this with design engineers, developers, and
existing developments for more than 25 years. He explained that communities such as Bicentennial
Village, Presidential Courts, The Green, Deerfield, Woodmill, and Woodmill Apartments are
interconnected by roads. Mr. Koenig explained that roads were constructed all the way to the
boundaries of these subdivisions. He noted that Emerald Pointe, Hidden Oaks, the Village of
Cannon Mill, and the Village of Westover all have stub roads constructed to the boundaries to attain
interconnectivity for school buses, emergency vehicles, vehicular traffic, and general day-to-day
activities of a community. Mr. Koenig indicated that staff had fought for many years for
cross-access agreements and cross-access construction to facilitate interconnections between various
types of developments to alleviate additional traffic on main roads and main intersections. He
advised that State growth patterns are pushing development to the communities. Mr. Koenig noted
that traffic volumes in the City would continue to go up as Dover grows and becomes more
urbanized and this was a reality for which staff had been planning for more than two (2) decades.
He stated that transportation systems, transportation planning, utilities, etc., are part of the
community fabric. Acknowledging that he understood that there are negatives to interconnectivity,
Mr. Koenig noted that there are also positives that the City assumed would happen when
developments and construction were planned and authorized. He explained that if Council decides
not to approve the interconnection, there would be a subdivision with 150 units that has one (1)
connection to the road for emergency vehicles to get in or out.
Mr. Koenig advised that votes by Council and the Planning Commission regarding interconnectivity
had not always been unanimous because it is difficult when portions of the community say they do
not want it. Some residents who bought lots in a subdivision become upset because roads may
actually be connected to other developments. Mr. Koenig expressed his opinion that staff had done
a good job of laying the foundation for interconnections because they are important to the
community.
Mr. Reaves stated that the community was planned in 2005 or 2006, and he felt the interconnectivity
should have happened when they started building the neighborhood. He indicated that a road could
have been put through to College Road at that time, noting that it was now coming as a surprise to
residents. He expressed his belief that residents did not disagree with interconnectivity; however,
they had a problem with traffic flow coming through the neighborhood. Mr. Reaves felt that this
should be considered strongly, noting that emergency vehicles coming in from College Road would
be welcome; however, studies were incomplete regarding traffic coming in through the other
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neighborhood. He indicated that currently there were 107 houses, and children in the neighborhood
had grown, and were now driving. Mr. Reaves stated that households that used to have one (1) or
two (2) vehicles now had four (4), and all of this traffic was trying to exit at the same time. He stated
that DelDOT had denied their request for any type of alleviation for traffic exiting out onto
Scarborough/McKee Road. Mr. Reaves indicated that they had asked for the center lane to be
extended to allow drivers to pass and get to the center lane and then merge in to the traffic, noting
that this lane ends before their development. Mr. Reaves informed members that they had asked for
a flashing red or yellow light. All of these things were requested over the past two (2) years and
were denied. He stated, if the project goes forward and more cars are added to the flow, nothing had
been suggested to alleviate problems getting out of the development, and he reiterated that there have
been three (3) fatalities.
Mrs. Townshend pointed out that the subdivision site plan had been approved with the
interconnection. The Planning Commission had acted, and this matter was not being brought to the
Committee or Council for approval. She indicated that if Council determines that they want to look
at how this could be eliminated, there would be ways to consider this; however, approval was not
on the current agenda.
Mr. Hosfelt questioned the process if there was a desire to take action. Responding,
Mrs. Townshend explained that she provided information to Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City
Solicitor, who evaluated the various codes and stated that Council would have the purview to
abandon the right of way of the stub street in Emerald Pointe. Mrs. Townshend advised that if this
was something that Council wants to do, it would be initiated. This matter would have to go through
the Development Advisory Committee process and through the Planning Commission, with a
recommendation, so this would not be a simple motion, but a process that would have to go forward
to effect a change.
Mr. Sudler moved to look into the process of abandoning the stub street that was recommended by
the Planning Commission in Emerald Pointe, seconded by Mr. Hare.
Mr. Hare stated his belief that there was plenty of time on this issue, noting that the project had not
yet been developed or built. He suggested reviewing it for access for emergency vehicles or school
buses. Mr. Hare pointed out that there are other developments, such as Hidden Acres, that have only
one (1) way in and out. He felt that if the development is built and there are issues and problems,
they could be addressed in two (2) or three (3) years, as problems were being addressed in
Bicentennial Village.
Ms. Rose Shields, 339 Topaz Circle, stated that when she purchased her property, she asked about
this section and was told not to worry about it. She expressed concern about the two (2) houses on
either side with traffic going through.
Mr. Sudler stated that he did not oppose interconnection; however, he opposed it at the location
discussed at the present moment. He felt that with further input from the community and further
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planning, a happy medium would be found. He noted that the Village of Westover had one (1) way
in and out and they had been fine.
Mr. Hutchison felt, based on the comments made by neighbors this evening, that members had an
opportunity and responsibility to review this matter further to make sure that everyone is on the same
page, and understands the issue. He also felt that there was a responsibility to address the concerns,
due to public safety.
Mr. Hosfelt advised that he lives in Fox Hall West, where residents suffer every day with
interconnection from Westfield cutting through the neighborhood to get to Kenton Road more
quickly. He stated that he receives complaints from his neighbors, understood the concerns it causes,
and could only imagine what this would cause for the development of Emerald Pointe. Mr. Hosfelt
noted that representatives from DelDOT had indicated there would be 8,500 vehicles going back
and forth each day. He believed that growth and speeds would become greater. Based on
Captain Mark Spicer’s comments earlier in the evening, Mr. Hosfelt felt that accidents would
increase and expressed the desire to learn from the discussions earlier in the evening in regard to
Bicentennial Village.
Mr. Keller stated that he lives in Fox Hall and that any more traffic on College Road would be a
mess. He stated that he travels two (2) to three (3) times per day from Oakmont Road to
College Road.
The motion to recommend looking into the process of abandoning the stub street that was
recommended by the Planning Commission in Emerald Pointe unanimously carried.
Mr. Marion Wright, 118 Topaz Circle, expressed concern about the traffic problems they had
experienced, noting that there had been two (2) or three (3) fatalities at the intersection where
residents exit. He indicated that when he is exiting to the left or right and he sees a car turning the
corner, he thinks he has adequate time to exit; however, the next thing he knows, the car is on top
of him, going about 60 or 65 miles per hour. Mr. Wright advised that he and his wife see people
flying on their way to work and home at night. He felt this was a dangerous problem that might be
reduced if there were stop or speed limit signs. Mr. Wright stated that when making a left-hand turn,
he must pull up because he is afraid that someone will hit him from behind instead of going around.
Mr. Wright advised members that cars in back cannot see the curve in the road. He felt that bringing
a policeman to this location from time to time to warn people about high speeds would probably
help, and hopefully there would be no more fatalities.
Review of Position Description/Requirements - City Fire Marshal (Inspector III)
Due to time constraints, this item was deferred.
Mr. Hutchison moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
meeting, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
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Exhibit E: Chronology of The Arbors
Chronology of Development Activity for Property at 1051 College Road, Dover, DE
Tax Parcel: ED-05-067.00-01-35.03-000
2002 Emerald Point Subdivision (SB-02-01F)
Development review for property to the north of property at 1051 College
Road.
Residential Subdivision of 107 single family detached dwelling units.
o Subdivision entrance from McKee Road leading to internal street
network of two major streets with several other cul-de-sac streets
and two streets showing interconnectivity to adjacent parcels.
o During the land planning process for the residential subdivision of
Emerald Pointe a ‘stub street’ from Topaz Circle was planned to
provide for access to a then vacant tract of land on College Road
and to provide the continuation of the traffic circulation network in
the general area. Opal Place is also a ‘stub street’ to another
adjacent vacant lot north of Hidden Oaks.
o Utility network (water and sewer services) located within the right-
of-way are stubbed to the property line.
July 3, 2002 Development Advisory Committee Review
August 19, 2002 Planning Commission Review of Conceptual Subdivision
Plan and granted approval to concept plan and recommended approval of
waiver to reduce paved street width from 38 feet to 32 feet in the
subdivision.
September 9, 2002 Utility Committee Recommends approval of waiver to
reduce the paved width of the streets from 38 feet to 32 feet with the right-
of-way remaining at 60 feet. Accepted by City Council on September 23,
2002.
October 10, 2002 Development Advisory Committee Review
October 25, 2002 Planning Commission Review of Preliminary
Subdivision Plan and grants conditional plan approval including waiver to
reduce paved street width from 38 feet to 32 feet and noting that future
interconnection from the subdivision to adjacent properties will be subject
to review processes.
o The subdivision streets of Topaz Avenue (Circle) and Opal Place
are designed to provide the opportunity for interconnection to
adjacent parcels should they be developed in the future.
o DelDOT recommends relocation of the future connection that
extends Topaz Avenue (Circle) to College Road since its it too
close to the intersection of Saulsbury/McKee Road; the
recommendation is to move the connection further west.
March 19, 2004 Final Plan Approval granted to Subdivision Final Record
Plat by Planning Office.
o Includes Entrance Plan approval by DelDOT on March 6, 2003.
Commercial Entrance Permit issued October 6, 2003 for
subdivision entrance to McKee Road
Construction of Emerald Point Phase 1 begins June 2004 and construction
of Emerald Point Phase II begins February 2006.
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2004 Lands of Mary E. McKee: Minor Subdivision Plan (SB-04-06)
Application filed August 4, 2004: Property at 1021 W. State College Road
(6.1163 acres) is proposed for subdivision into two parcels as Parcel A of
4.0345 acres and the residual of 2.0818 acres. Initial parcel identified as
Tax Parcel Ed-05-067.00-01-35.00-000. (Parcel A becomes The Arbors
site.) Property is zoned R-8.
o The Property had filed applications in June 2004 for amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan and seeking rezoning of the property to
CPO. The requests were denied by the Planning Commission and
then withdrawn by the applicant. (MI-04-07 and Z-04-07).
September 9, 2004 Development Advisory Committee Review.
o City Public Works Office requested cross access easement
language to allow access from College Road to the proposed stub
of Topaz Circle in Emerald Point subdivision.
o DelDOT requests 60 ft. cross access easement across property
from property to the north (for continuation of street network from
Emerald Point project). Specific location to be determined in the
future.
September 20, 2004 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Review:
Action to approve subdivision with condition.
o Planning Commission required that the location and width of the
perpetual cross access from the adjacent property on the north
(Emerald Pointe Subdivision) across the subject property to
College Road will be determined in conjunction with the Site Plan
approval process for development of the subject property.
o The adjacent property on the north (Emerald Point) includes a
right-of-way for a public street which currently terminates at the
adjoining property line.
October 29, 2004 Final Record Plan Approval granted to Subdivision
Plan. Record Plan includes Note: “This plan hereby provides a 24 feet
wide perpetual cross access easement from College Road to the proposed
stub street of Topaz Circle to be construction in Emerald Point
Subdivision. The exact location of the easement to be determined at the
time of development of Parcel A.”
2005 College Road Garden Apartments: Planned Neighborhood Design - Senior
Housing Option (C-05-01)
The project was reviewed under the provisions of the Planned Neighborhood
Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option in order to construct 52 units in two
apartment style buildings and with a garage building. Project included
entrance to College Road and a connection of a drive aisle to Topaz Circle.
April 7, 2005 Development Advisory Committee Review
April 18, 2005 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Review: took action
to table application seeking additional information on building details, project
density, traffic circulation, and the recreation area.
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April 21, 2005 Active Recreation Area Plan reviewed by PRCE.
May 6, 2005 Revised Plan submitted that revised unit count to 48 dwelling
units, revised traffic circulation, etc.
May 16, 2005 Planning Commission Review: Action to grant approval with
conditions
2005-2006 Review of several Check Prints as project moved toward Final
Plan
May 15, 2006 Planning Commission grants a one-year extension of plan
approval.
May 30, 2007 Plan expires; plan not finalized.
2007 The Arbors: Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Housing Option (C-07-05)
The Conditional Use Site Plan project was reviewed under the provisions of
the Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option in order
to construction an apartment style building of 48 units.
June 7, 2007 Development Advisory Committee Review
June 18, 2017 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Review: took action
to table application seeking further discussions of the traffic distribution and
circulation for the site and the potential extension of Topaz Circle to College
Road as a public street.
August 9, 2007 Development Advisory Committee Review of Revised Plan
August 20, 2007 Planning Commission Public Hearing & Review: Action to
grant approval with conditions and including recommendations of approval
for street waivers on horizontal curve radius and reduction of street right-of-
way from 60 feet to 46 feet for creation of public street.
September 9, 2007 Utility Committee Review of street waivers recommending
approval to City Council.
August 18, 2008 Planning Commission grants a one-year extension of plan
approval.
February 17, 2009 Planning Commission informational review of plan design
revisions.
June 22, 2009 Record Plan approval granted.
June 26, 2009 Record Plan recorded to establish right-of-way of Senior Way
as a public street that divided the parcel into two areas.
July 13, 2009 Final Plan Approval granted to Conditional Use Site Plan.
August 31, 2009 C-07-05 Plan approval expires as construction was not
commenced.
2009 Record Plan for Senior Way
June 26, 2009 Record Plan recorded establishing the right-of-way for Senior
Way as associated with C-07-05. Record Plan was completed and recorded to
establish the street right-of-way (width of 46 feet) for Senior Way as a public
street and divided the property into two areas.
o The street known as Senior Way (the continuation of the Topaz Circle
“Stub Street”) as a public street to interconnect with College Road.
o In addition, the street interconnection provides a distinct second
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entrance to both The Arbors and to Emerald Pointe Subdivision as
now required with the revised Land Subdivision Regulations pertaining
to streets.
o Record Plan establishing public street right-of-way remains in place; no
requirement for plan expungement in Land Subdivision Regulations.
2009-2010 Rezoning of Lands of JNK, LLC at 1051 College Road: Rezoning to RG-2 (Z-09-
05)
Rezoning request (Z-09-05) for the property at 1051 College Road (Lands of
JNK, LLC) from R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) to RG-2 (General
Residence Zone). RG-2 allows multiple dwellings.
March 15, 2010 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Review:
Recommends approval of rezoning to RG-2.
April 12, 2010 City Council approved the rezoning to RG-2.
2010 The Arbors Condominiums (C-10-02)
April 22, 2010 Application Filed: Conditional Use Site Development Plan C-
10-02 proposed The Arbors Condominiums as an apartment building with
forty-eight (48) units. The proposed use is considered a multiple dwelling.
o The Application proposed access to The Arbors from McKee Road
only by traveling through Emerald Point via the Topaz Circle stub
street to two entrance/exit points (no public street construction
proposed). An emergency access only connection to College Road was
proposed.
July 8, 2010 Development Advisory Committee Review
o Planning Staff recommends redesign of the site layout to implement
construction of Senior Way (the continuation of the Topaz Circle stub
street) to interconnect with College Road and to also provide access
from the street to The Arbors. Similar comments also provided by
Public Works Office, Fire Marshal’s Office, and Dover/Kent County
MPO.
July 12, 2010 Review of Active Recreation Area Plan by PRCE Committee
July 19, 2010 Planning Commission Public Hearing but postponed action on
Application C-10-02 seeking additional information on unit types and
streets/interconnectivity.
August 16, 2010 Planning Commission Review continued: granted approval
of C-10-02 with conditions.
o Condition of approval includes the requirement to construct a public
street from College Road and connecting to Emerald Point at Topaz
Circle. This public street is to be constructed in the existing right-of-
way for Senior Way. Access to The Arbors would be from this new
public street.
July 18, 2011 Planning Commission grants a one-year extension of plan
approval.
August 20, 2012 Planning Commission grants a second one-year extension of
plan approval.
August 31, 2013 Plan expired. Plan not finalized; no construction authorized.
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2016 The Arbors Senior Garden Apartments (S-16-07)
February 5, 2016 Application filed: Site Plan (S-16-07) to permit construction
of a 48-unit senior garden apartment complex consists of a proposed three-
story 55,350 S.F. residential building and associated site improvements.
o Includes construction of an improved public street (Senior Way) on
existing right-of-way connecting College Road and Topaz Circle. The
parcel exists as two discontinuous areas on either side of the right-of-
way. The entrance to The Arbors is from Senior Way.
o The owner of record is Shree Ganesh LLC
March 2 and 6, 2016 Development Advisory Committee Meetings & Review
March 15, 2016 Review of Active Recreation Plan by PRCE-COW
March 21, 2016 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Review: Action
to grant conditional approval of Site Plan S-16-07
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Exhibit F: Draft Planning Commission Minutes
CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
July 18, 2016
Excerpt from Meeting Minutes - Draft
MI-16-06 Abandonment of Topaz Circle Stub Street at Emerald Pointe – Public Hearing and
Review for Recommendation to City Council of a proposal to abandon the stub street connecting
Topaz Circle and planned street Senior Way. The abandonment would result in the Emerald
Pointe subdivision having only one connection onto a major road, McKee Road and would
eliminate the interconnection to The Arbors via the planned street of Senior Way and to College
Road. This matter was referred by the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee of City
Council to the Development Advisory Committee and Planning Commission for a
recommendation. Council District 1. Emerald Pointe Subdivision (SB-02-01) was approved by
the Planning Commission in 2002 with Final Plan approvals in 2003-2004 and has since been
developed. Application S-16-07 The Arbors Senior Garden Apartments was conditionally
approved by the Planning Commission on March 21, 2016. This Abandonment proposal is as a
result of its referral for review from the City Council on June 27, 2016.
Representatives: None
Mrs. Townshend stated that following the Commission’s approval of The Arbors on March 21,
2016, members of City Council heard from a number of constituents particularly in Emerald
Pointe about concerns with the interconnection of Topaz Circle and Senior Way. The topic of
interconnection was brought to the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee for
discussion on April 26, 2016. At this meeting, Staff provided a history of The Arbors and the
interconnection between Emerald Pointe and The Arbors. Ultimately, following that discussion
and the Minutes are in the packet the Committee approved a motion that asked that the process
for abandonment of the stub street at Topaz Circle be considered. On June 27, 2016 at the City
Council meeting, Council took action to waive portions of the process for street abandonment
and refer the proposal for abandonment of the Topaz Circle stub street to the Planning
Commission for public hearing this evening. The display on the screen is showing where the
interconnection is between Senior Way in The Arbors and Topaz Circle stub street. This was
referred to the Development Advisory Committee in preparation for the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission’s role is to make a recommendation to the Council Committee of the
Whole Utility Committee who will then consider the matter on August 9, 2016. They will then
report out to City Council.
The recommendation of the Planning Staff as well the other departments on the Development
Advisory Committee, in particular the Department of Public Works, the Fire Marshal’s Office,
DelDOT and the Dover/Kent County MPO was not to recommend in favor of the abandonment
of the stub street. The Land Subdivision Regulations provide language on the requirement for
interconnection for subdivisions that contain twenty (20) or more lots or site developments that
contain one hundred fifty (150) or more dwelling units. The Emerald Pointe Subdivision Plan
was approved in 2002 by the Planning Commission and included two points on interconnection.
One connecting to what is now The Arbors and then one connecting to another piece of property
to the west that is not very easily developable. This is the major way that they can connect to
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another roadway. The cross access between The Arbors has been in place during all previous
iterations of review of The Arbors and Senior Way was actually recorded in June 2009. We have
seen throughout the City many cases where we have not in the past done interconnection and it
creates challenges for both daily travel; there is one way in and one way out. It also is not ideal
for emergency access. The idea is that once this interconnection is built there will be multiple
accesses to public roads. Not having those accesses could increase response times in cases of
emergency and it also is less than ideal for traffic flow. There are a number of developments on
the west side of town for example the neighborhood across from Dover High, where you have
one way in and one way out. If your children are friends with someone in the neighboring
development you have to go out onto Route 8 to turn back into the development. It’s inefficient
and puts more traffic out on the roads and provides fewer alternatives for travel.
The comments from the Planning Office as well as the other departments are located in the
packet. A public hearing is required this evening. The minutes of when this was discussed at the
Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee are also included in the packet. At that point,
there were a number of members of the public who shared concerns.
Ms. Maucher stated that as a member of the Legislative Finance Committee, previously she was
present during that public hearing at the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting.
Mr. Tolbert opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Holden questioned if this request initiated by Council needs to be a recommendation,
approval or denial by the Planning Commission? Responding to Mr. Holden, Mrs. Townshend
stated that the Commission would make a recommendation.
Mr. Holden stated that he thinks Mr. Koenig stated that the City has been moving in the path of
having interconnected neighborhoods for decades and that they bring pros and cons but that they
have decided as a City that the pros outweigh the cons. When you have over one hundred (100)
homes and only one way a traffic accident or something else could block access. The main driver
to go cut through this neighborhood to him doesn’t seem to be there. He doesn’t think it makes
an easier path if traffic is busy on either one of the roads. That cut through traffic can be
addressed. He thinks that there is great reason to have interconnection. It’s tough when it
happens after the fact because people are used to the reality of what they see today expecting that
it’s always going to look like that. He thinks there is a really strong basis to keep the
interconnection and he is supportive of it.
Ms. Maucher questioned if the connection to the other property would be a straight cut through
from Emerald Pointe to the next road or are there going to be turns that you have to make to get
to the other entrance? Responding to Ms. Maucher, Mrs. Townshend stated that the Exhibit
shows that Senior Way curves so it’s not a straight road but there are not intersections.
Ms. Maucher stated that having been present for the larger public comment, she does appreciate
that there are concerns about people cutting through the development to get from one main
roadway to another to avoid traffic. Is there anything else that can be done? She knows that for
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Independence Boulevard she was present for a discussion regarding bump outs and things like
that to slow down the traffic. Responding to Ms. Maucher, Mrs. Townshend stated that there
could be traffic calming measures that could be put in place but typically the traffic calming
comes into effect when you have more of a straightaway. With Independence Boulevard, part of
the challenge is that you have a straight road that goes right through that neighborhood. Here this
is somewhat of a circuitous route if you were going to try to cut through it. It’s not really going
to save you much. It certainly could be something that if problems were to arise that there could
be traffic calming measures but she thinks that just by virtue of design they wouldn’t anticipate
those types of problems.
Mr. Holden moved to recommend denial to City Council for MI-16-06 Abandonment of Topaz
Circle Stub Street at Emerald Pointe and following the recommendations of the Department of
Public Works, the Fire Marshal’s Office, DelDOT, Dover/Kent County MPO and Planning Staff,
seconded by Dr. Jones and the motion was unanimously carried 8-0 by roll call vote. Mr. Holden
voting yes, for the reasons stated. Mr. Roach voting yes, for the reasons stated and due to the
fact that emergency vehicles need different ways to enter and exit. Having one way in and out is
a lot more dangerous than having people who just want to kill time and pass through the
neighborhood. But to have access for someone in need is more important than trying to make it
to work on time. Mr. Holt voting yes, for the reasons previously stated. Mr. Baldwin voting yes,
for the reasons previously stated. Dr. Jones voting yes; based upon the recommendations of Staff
and others who have involvement. Mrs. Welsh voting yes, for the reasons previously stated in
regard to the safety issues. Ms. Maucher voting yes, for public safety reasons. Mr. Tolbert voting
yes, for all of the reasons stated and it seems to be in the best interest for the City of Dover.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Utility Committee AGENDA ITEM NO.:
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Electric DATE SUBMITTED: 7/18/2016
PREPARED BY: Harry A. Maloney, III, Electric Director; Paul Waddell, Engineering Services & System Ops Superintendent
SUBJECT: Electric Department Federal Regulatory Audit Report (Information Only)
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: City Manager; Controller
EXHIBITS: Summarization Letter with nine (9) attachments
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: None AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept/Page in CIP & Budget): None
TIMETABLE: Present on August 9, 2016 meeting as information only
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action is required, information only.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of Dover Electric Department underwent a mandated compliance audit between April 18 - 29, 2016. This audit
was performed by Reliability First (RF) and was evaluated using applicable North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) Standards for the City of Dover’s current registration as a Distribution Provider (DP). A random
selection of standards, unknown to the City of Dover prior to the audit, was presented and City of Dover personnel were
required to provide documentation for the last calendar year to prove compliance with the possibility to encompass the
time period from the last audit completed in 2010.
As mentioned in the City’s summarization letter dated July 15, 2016, there were no Possible Violations noted by
Reliability First (RF) and only one (1) Open Enforcement Action. The Open Enforcement Action was directly related to a
mitigation plan that at the time of the Audit Report was still active. The mitigation plan was completed and approved on
May 31, 2016. The completion and approval of the mitigation plan removed the Open Enforcement Action which was
mentioned in the Notice of Compliance Exception Treatment RFC2016015488 and RFC2016015489.
Based on the outcome of this audit, the City of Dover is in compliance and no fines will be imposed on the City of Dover.
Additionally, no fines were imposed for the previously Open Enforcement Action.
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July 15, 2016
SUBJECT: Summarization of the 2016 City of Dover Reliability First Electrical Standards Audit
TO: Scott Koenig
On April 18, 2016 the City of Dover Electric Utility was audited by Reliability First (RF) for compliance
with applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). At this time the Electric Utility
was actively registered as a Distribution Provider only and fell under the guidance of approximately 25
NERC standards.
During the previous audit in 2010, the utility was under the guidance of additional standards due to
active registrations of Distribution Provider (DP) and Load Serving Entity (LSE). We received notification
on December 7, 2015 that the LSE registration was being deactivated by NERC and therefore all
applicable standards were no longer being monitored (letter attached).
In December 2015 it was identified that possible discrepancies existed for two standards applicable to
the DP registration and the staff started the self-reporting actions with RF. The two standards in
question were EOP-004-2 and PRC-005-2 and the self-reporting process was completed on January 15,
2016 (self-reports attached). This process triggered the requirement for mitigation plans to outline
correction of the possible discrepancies and submission to RF for approval of the mitigation plans
(mitigation plans attached). Once complete, we submitted the required documentation to close out our
mitigation plans and received certificates validation we are now in compliance (certificate of
completions attached).
Shortly after the audit completion in April, the utility was notified that RF was satisfied with the audit
and the information we provided them and we were sent the final report (report attached). Page 1 of
the report provides a Summary of Findings which show the utility has 0 Possible Violations and 1 Open
Enforcement Action which concerned the then open mitigation plan for PRC-005-2. This mitigation plan
was complete and approved by RF on May 31, 2016.
On June 8, 2016 the utility received official notification from RF that the Compliance Exception
Treatment for the self-reports were officially closed (letter attached). Paragraph one of the letter
states: " ... that it will not pursue an enforcement action in connection with the instances of non-
compliance described in the attached spreadsheet." The spreadsheet lists the self-report ID numbers
we were assigned upon initial reporting. This decision by RF resulted in no fines or adverse comments
officially documented against the utility and the City of Dover.
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In summary, the utility hired an outside contractor to aide in the preparation for this audit. North
American Energy Services (NAES) received all of our current documentation and performed a GAP
analysis to identify shortfalls in our compliance culture. In addition to advising the submission of the
two self-reports, NAES has also assisted the utility in developing the mitigation plan, instituting the plan,
and offered various other documentation and consultation on other standards. We have continued to
utilize their services and we establish long term procedures and documentation tools inherent to a
culture of compliance to all guidance governing the operation of the utility.
ELECTRIC DIRECTOR, CITY OF DOVER
ATIACHEMENTS:
l. Notice of Deactivation on the NERC Compliance Registry (NCR) of the Load-Serving Entity,
December 7, 2015
2. Self-Report City of Dover EOP-004-2
3. Mitigation Plan City of Dover EOP-004-2 Rl
4. Certificate of Mitigation Plan Completion City of Dover EOP-004-2
5. Self-Report City of Dover PRC-005-2
6. Mitigation Plan City of Dover PRC-005-2 Rl
7. Certificate of Mitigation Plan Completion City of Dover PRC-005-2
8. Compliance Operations (FERC Order 693) Audit Report
9. Notice of Compliance Exception Treatment RFC2016015488 and RFC2016015489
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December 7, 2015
Harry Maloney Ill
City of Dover (NCR00713)
860 Buttner Place
Dover, DE 19904
hmaloney@dover.de.us
Dear Harry Maloney Ill,
Notice of Deactivation on the NERC Compliance Registry (NCR) of the
load-Serving Entity (LSE) Function.
In accordance with Section 501.1.3.1 of the NERC Rules of Procedure (ROP) 13 , The North
American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) provides notice that the LSE function of City of
Dover, NERC Compliance Registry ID Number NCR00713, has been deactivated on the NCR in
accordance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) order, Docket
No. RR15-4-001 as of October 15, 2015.
This deactivation only applies to the LSE function and does not apply to any other functions
City of Dover (NCR00713) is currently registered for. The Entity will remain responsible for
funding in accordance with Section 1106.1-2 of the ROP regardless of registration. In addition
LSEs are expected to provide necessary data to other reliability functions.
A deactivation from the NCR indicates that an entity is no longer subject to mandatory
compliance with the applicable NERC Reliability Standards that have been approved by FERC as
of the effective deactivation date. Continued voluntary compliance with NERC Reliability
Standards by City of Dover, is considered good operating practice by the industry and is
recommended by NERC.
NERC retains the right to register City of Dover for any function at any time, in accordance with
NERC's Statement of Compliance Registry Criteria, as the criteria may be amended from time to
time, if the facts and circumstances so warrant.
13
NERC's Rules of Procedure are posted on the NERC Web site at http:Uwww.nerc.com/AboutNERC/Pages/Ru les-
of-Procedure.aspx under "Rules of Procedure in Effect" .
RELIABILITY I ACCOUNTABILITY
www.nerc.com I 3353 Peachtree Road NE I Suite 600, North Tower I Atlanta, GA 30326 I 404-446-2560
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NERC
City of Dover (NCR00713)
December 7, 2015
If you have further questions, please contact the undersigned:
Terry Brinker, Manager of Registration Services
North American Electric Reliability Corporation
3353 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 600, North Tower
Atlanta, GA 30326
Terry.Brinker@nerc.net
Respectfully,
Terry Brinker,
Manager of Registration Services
2
www.nerc.com I 3353 Peachtree Road NE I Suite 600, North Tower I Atlanta, GA 30326 I 404-446-2560
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Confidential Non-Public Information January 15, 2016
Self Report
Entity Name: City of Dover (COD)
NERC ID: NCR00713
Standard: EOP-004-2
Requirement: EOP-004-2 R1.
Date Submitted: January 15, 2016
Has this violation previously No
been reported or discovered?:
Entity Information:
Joint Registration
Organization (JRO) ID:
Coordinated Functional
Registration (CFR) ID:
Contact Name: Harry Maloney III
Contact Phone: 3027367088
Contact Email: Hmaloney@dover.de.us
Violation:
Violation Start Date: January 01, 2014
End/Expected End Date: January 15, 2016
Region Initially Determined a December 23, 2015
Violation On:
Reliability Functions: Distribution Provider (DP)
Is Possible Violation still No
occurring?:
Number of Instances: 1
Has this Possible Violation No
been reported to other
Regions?:
Which Regions:
Date Reported to Regions:
Detailed Description and The City of Dover is officially self-reporting a possible violation of North
Cause of Possible Violation: American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standard EOP-004-2 (Event
Reporting) Requirement 1.
Prior to our audit scheduled for April of 2016, we contracted with NAES
Corporation to perform a Gap analysis of our NERC Compliance Program.
During the Gap analysis, NAES noted that the City of Dover did not have an
Event Operating plan dated for calendar year 2014. For the time period starting
with the effective date of this standard, January 1, 2014 until the date of this
report, the City of Dover did not experience any of the reportable events listed
in Attachment 1 of the standard that are applicable to the Distribution Provider.
Mitigating Activities:
Description of Mitigating The City of Dover contracted with NAES Corporation to provide the necessary
Activities and Preventative Event Operating plan documentation as required by EOP-004-2 R1, which has
Measure: been implemented and all necessary contact information has been verified as
of January 15, 2016. A reoccurring calendar event has been added to our MS
Outlook Calendar to ensure the annual review requirements of EOP-004-2 are
met.
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Confidential Non-Public Information January 15, 2016
Self Report
Date Mitigating Activities January 15, 2016
Completed:
Impact and Risk Assessment:
Potential Impact to BPS: Minimal
Actual Impact to BPS: Minimal
Description of Potential and The City of Dover experienced no events that were reportable for this
Actual Impact to BPS: standard. The impact to the Bulk Electric System due to this potential violation
was therefore minimal.
Risk Assessment of Impact to The City of Dover experienced no events that were reportable for this
BPS: standard. The impact to the Bulk Electric System due to this potential violation
was therefore minimal.
Additional Entity Comments:
Additional Comments
From Comment User Name
No Comments
Additional Documents
From Document Name Description Size in Bytes
No Documents
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Mitigation Plan
Mitigation Plan Summary
Registered Entity: City of Dover
Mit Plan Code NERC Violation ID Requirement Violation Validated On Mit Plan Version
RFC2016015488 EOP-004-2 R1. 1
Mitigation Plan Submitted On:
Mitigation Plan Accepted On:
Mitigation Plan Proposed Completion Date:
Actual Completion Date of Mitigation Plan:
Mitigation Plan Certified Complete by COD On:
Mitigation Plan Completion Verified by RF On:
Mitigation Plan Completed? (Yes/No): No
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Compliance Notices
Section 6.2 of the NERC CMEP sets forth the information that must be included in a Mitigation Plan. The
Mitigation Plan must include:
(1) The Registered Entity's point of contact for the Mitigation Plan, who shall be a person (i) responsible for filing
the Mitigation Plan, (ii) technically knowledgeable regarding the Mitigation Plan, and (iii) authorized and
competent to respond to questions regarding the status of the Mitigation Plan. This person may be the
Registered Entity's point of contact described in Section B.
(2) The Alleged or Confirmed Violation(s) of Reliability Standard(s) the Mitigation Plan will correct.
(3) The cause of the Alleged or Confirmed Violation(s).
(4) The Registered Entity's action plan to correct the Alleged or Confirmed Violation(s).
(5) The Registered Entity's action plan to prevent recurrence of the Alleged or Confirmed violation(s).
(6) The anticipated impact of the Mitigation Plan on the bulk power system reliability and an action plan to
mitigate any increased risk to the reliability of the bulk power-system while the Mitigation Plan is being
implemented.
(7) A timetable for completion of the Mitigation Plan including the completion date by which the Mitigation Plan
will be fully implemented and the Alleged or Confirmed Violation(s) corrected.
(8) Implementation milestones no more than three (3) months apart for Mitigation Plans with expected
completion dates more than three (3) months from the date of submission. Additional violations could be
determined or recommended to the applicable governmental authorities for not completing work associated with
accepted milestones.
(9) Any other information deemed necessary or appropriate.
(10) The Mitigation Plan shall be signed by an officer, employee, attorney or other authorized representative of
the Registered Entity, which if applicable, shall be the person that signed the Self Certification or Self Reporting
submittals.
(11) This submittal form may be used to provide a required Mitigation Plan for review and approval by regional
entity(ies) and NERC.
• The Mitigation Plan shall be submitted to the regional entity(ies) and NERC as confidential information in
accordance with Section 1500 of the NERC Rules of Procedure.
• This Mitigation Plan form may be used to address one or more related alleged or confirmed violations of one
Reliability Standard. A separate mitigation plan is required to address alleged or confirmed violations with
respect to each additional Reliability Standard, as applicable.
• If the Mitigation Plan is accepted by regional entity(ies) and approved by NERC, a copy of this Mitigation Plan
will be provided to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or filed with the applicable governmental
authorities for approval in Canada.
• Regional Entity(ies) or NERC may reject Mitigation Plans that they determine to be incomplete or inadequate.
• Remedial action directives also may be issued as necessary to ensure reliability of the bulk power system.
• The user has read and accepts the conditions set forth in these Compliance Notices.
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Entity Information
Identify your organization:
Entity Name: City of Dover
NERC Compliance Registry ID: NCR00713
Address: 860 Buttner Place
Dover DE 19904
Identify the individual in your organization who will serve as the Contact to the Regional Entity regarding
this Mitigation Plan. This person shall be technically knowledgeable regarding this Mitigation Plan and
authorized to respond to Regional Entity regarding this Mitigation Plan:
Name:
Title:
Email:
Phone:
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Violation(s)
This Mitigation Plan is associated with the following violation(s) of the reliability standard listed below:
Violation ID Date of Violation Requirement
Requirement Description
RFC2016015488 01/01/2014 EOP-004-2 R1.
Each Responsible Entity shall have an event reporting Operating Plan in accordance with EOP-004-2 Attachment 1
that includes the protocol(s) for reporting to the Electric Reliability Organization and other organizations (e.g., the
Regional Entity, company personnel, the Responsible Entity’s Reliability Coordinator, law enforcement, or
governmental authority).
Brief summary including the cause of the violation(s) and mechanism in which it was identified:
Relevant information regarding the identification of the violation(s):
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Plan Details
Identify and describe the action plan, including specific tasks and actions that your organization is
proposing to undertake, or which it undertook if this Mitigation Plan has been completed, to correct the
violation(s) identified above in Section C.1 of this form:
Provide the timetable for completion of the Mitigation Plan, including the completion date by which the
Mitigation Plan will be fully implemented and the violations associated with this Mitigation Plan are
corrected:
Proposed Completion date of Mitigation Plan:
Milestone Activities, with completion dates, that your organization is proposing for this Mitigation Plan:
Additional Relevant Information
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Reliability Risk
Reliability Risk
While the Mitigation Plan is being implemented, the reliability of the bulk Power System may
remain at higher Risk or be otherwise negatively impacted until the plan is successfully completed. To the extent
they are known or anticipated : (i) Identify any such risks or impacts, and; (ii) discuss any actions planned or
proposed to address these risks or impacts.
Prevention
Describe how successful completion of this plan will prevent or minimize the probability further violations of the
same or similar reliability standards requirements will occur
Describe any action that may be taken or planned beyond that listed in the mitigation plan, to prevent or minimize
the probability of incurring further violations of the same or similar standards requirements
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Authorization
An authorized individual must sign and date the signature page. By doing so, this individual, on behalf of
your organization:
* Submits the Mitigation Plan, as presented, to the regional entity for acceptance and approval by NERC, and
* if applicable, certifies that the Mitigation Plan, as presented, was completed as specified.
Acknowledges:
1. I am qualified to sign this mitigation plan on behalf of my organization.
2. I have read and understand the obligations to comply with the mitigation plan requirements and ERO
remedial action directives as well as ERO documents, including but not limited to, the NERC rules of
procedure and the application NERC CMEP.
3. I have read and am familiar with the contents of the foregoing Mitigation Plan.
City of Dover Agrees to be bound by, and comply with, this Mitigation
Plan, including the timetable completion date, as accepted by the Regional Entity, NERC,
and if required, the applicable governmental authority.
Authorized Individual Signature:
(Electronic signature was received by the Regional Office via CDMS. For Electronic Signature Policy see CMEP.)
Authorized Individual
Name:
Title:
Authorized On:
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Certification of Mitigation Plan Completion
Submittal of a Certification of Mitigation Plan Completion shall include data or information sufficient for the
Regional Entity to verify completion of the Mitigation Plan. The Regional Entity may request additional data or
information and conduct follow-up assessments, on-site or other Spot Checking, or Compliance Audits as it deems
necessary to verify that all required actions in the Mitigation Plan have been completed and the Registered Entity
is in compliance with the subject Reliability Standard. (CMEP Section 6.6)
Registered Entity Name: City of Dover
NERC Registry ID: NCR00713
NERC Violation ID(s): RFC2016015488
Mitigated Standard Requirement(s): EOP-004-2 R1.
Scheduled Completion as per Accepted Mitigation Plan: January 15, 2016
Date Mitigation Plan completed: January 15, 2016
RF Notified of Completion on Date: May 10, 2016
Entity Comment:
Additional Documents
From Document Name Description Size in Bytes
Entity DOE Verification 4 Jan DOE Verification Email 58,880
2016.msg
Entity DPnL Verification 4 Jan DPnL Verification Email 57,856
2016.msg
Entity E-ISAC Verification 5 Jan E-ISAC Verification Email 76,800
2016.msg
Entity FBI Verificiation 5 Jan FBI Verification mail 60,928
2016.msg
Entity PJM Verification 4 Jan PJM Verification Email 25,600
2016.msg
Entity RF Verification 4 Jan RF Verification Email 84,480
2016.msg
I certify that the Mitigation Plan for the above named violation(s) has been completed on the date shown above
and that all submitted information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Name: Harry Maloney
Title: Electric Director City of Dover
Email: hmaloney@dover.de.us
Phone: 1 (302) 736-7088
Authorized Signature Date
(Electronic signature was received by the Regional Office via CDMS. For Electronic Signature Policy see CMEP.)
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Self Report
Entity Name: City of Dover (COD)
NERC ID: NCR00713
Standard: PRC-005-2
Requirement: PRC-005-2 R1.
Date Submitted: January 15, 2016
Has this violation previously No
been reported or discovered?:
Entity Information:
Joint Registration
Organization (JRO) ID:
Coordinated Functional
Registration (CFR) ID:
Contact Name: Harry Maloney III
Contact Phone: 3027367088
Contact Email: Hmaloney@dover.de.us
Violation:
Violation Start Date: April 01, 2015
End/Expected End Date: March 31, 2016
Region Initially Determined a December 23, 2015
Violation On:
Reliability Functions: Distribution Provider (DP)
Is Possible Violation still Yes
occurring?:
Number of Instances: 1
Has this Possible Violation No
been reported to other
Regions?:
Which Regions:
Date Reported to Regions:
Detailed Description and The City of Dover is officially self-reporting a possible violation of North
Cause of Possible Violation: American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standard PRC-005-2(i)
(Protection System Maintenance), Requirement 1 as of January 15, 2016.
Prior to our audit scheduled for April of 2016, we contracted with NAES
Corporation to perform a Gap analysis of our NERC Compliance Program.
During the Gap analysis, NAES noted that the City of Dover did not have a
Protection System Maintenance and Testing program for the Underfrequency
Load Shedding Systems (UFLS) as stated in Requirement 1 of NERC
Standard PRC-005-2(i). We completed the required testing of the UFLS
equipment in accordance with our procedure for NERC standard PRC-008-0 in
June of 2010 Due to the UFLS system not requiring maintenance and testing
again until 2020, we were negligent in following changing standards and
establishing a PSMP program in accordance with the new NERC Standard.
Mitigating Activities:
Description of Mitigating The City of Dover contracted with NAES Corporation to provide the necessary
Activities and Preventative Protection System Maintenance and Testing Program (PSMP) documentation
Measure: as required PRC-005-2 R1. This documentation is currently being tailored to
the City of Dover's Protection Systems with an expected implementation date
of March 31st, 2016. Upon the implementation of the PSMP, appropriate
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testing will be scheduled for the City's Under-frequency Loading Shedding
equipment as outlined in Table 3 of PRC-005-2.
Date Mitigating Activities
Completed:
Impact and Risk Assessment:
Potential Impact to BPS: Minimal
Actual Impact to BPS: Minimal
Description of Potential and The City of Dover had performed testing on the UFLS system in June of 2010,
Actual Impact to BPS: and under our Maintenance and Testing Program for NERC standard PRC-
008-0, testing was due to be completed again in 2020. As the UFLS system
had been tested within the requirements of our PRC-008-0 program, and the
test dates are within the maximum maintenance intervals stated in NERC
Standard PRC-005-2, the risk to the Bulk Electric System was minimal.
Risk Assessment of Impact to The City of Dover had performed testing on the UFLS system in June of 2010,
BPS: and under our Maintenance and Testing Program for NERC standard PRC-
008-0, testing was due to be completed again in 2020. As the UFLS system
had been tested within the requirements of our PRC-008-0 program, and the
test dates are within the maximum maintenance intervals stated in NERC
Standard PRC-005-2, the risk to the Bulk Electric System was minimal.
Additional Entity Comments:
Additional Comments
From Comment User Name
No Comments
Additional Documents
From Document Name Description Size in Bytes
No Documents
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Mitigation Plan
Mitigation Plan Summary
Registered Entity: City of Dover
Mit Plan Code NERC Violation ID Requirement Violation Validated On Mit Plan Version
RFC2016015489 PRC-005-2 R1. 1
Mitigation Plan Submitted On:
Mitigation Plan Accepted On:
Mitigation Plan Proposed Completion Date:
Actual Completion Date of Mitigation Plan:
Mitigation Plan Certified Complete by COD On:
Mitigation Plan Completion Verified by RF On:
Mitigation Plan Completed? (Yes/No): No
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Compliance Notices
Section 6.2 of the NERC CMEP sets forth the information that must be included in a Mitigation Plan. The
Mitigation Plan must include:
(1) The Registered Entity's point of contact for the Mitigation Plan, who shall be a person (i) responsible for filing
the Mitigation Plan, (ii) technically knowledgeable regarding the Mitigation Plan, and (iii) authorized and
competent to respond to questions regarding the status of the Mitigation Plan. This person may be the
Registered Entity's point of contact described in Section B.
(2) The Alleged or Confirmed Violation(s) of Reliability Standard(s) the Mitigation Plan will correct.
(3) The cause of the Alleged or Confirmed Violation(s).
(4) The Registered Entity's action plan to correct the Alleged or Confirmed Violation(s).
(5) The Registered Entity's action plan to prevent recurrence of the Alleged or Confirmed violation(s).
(6) The anticipated impact of the Mitigation Plan on the bulk power system reliability and an action plan to
mitigate any increased risk to the reliability of the bulk power-system while the Mitigation Plan is being
implemented.
(7) A timetable for completion of the Mitigation Plan including the completion date by which the Mitigation Plan
will be fully implemented and the Alleged or Confirmed Violation(s) corrected.
(8) Implementation milestones no more than three (3) months apart for Mitigation Plans with expected
completion dates more than three (3) months from the date of submission. Additional violations could be
determined or recommended to the applicable governmental authorities for not completing work associated with
accepted milestones.
(9) Any other information deemed necessary or appropriate.
(10) The Mitigation Plan shall be signed by an officer, employee, attorney or other authorized representative of
the Registered Entity, which if applicable, shall be the person that signed the Self Certification or Self Reporting
submittals.
(11) This submittal form may be used to provide a required Mitigation Plan for review and approval by regional
entity(ies) and NERC.
• The Mitigation Plan shall be submitted to the regional entity(ies) and NERC as confidential information in
accordance with Section 1500 of the NERC Rules of Procedure.
• This Mitigation Plan form may be used to address one or more related alleged or confirmed violations of one
Reliability Standard. A separate mitigation plan is required to address alleged or confirmed violations with
respect to each additional Reliability Standard, as applicable.
• If the Mitigation Plan is accepted by regional entity(ies) and approved by NERC, a copy of this Mitigation Plan
will be provided to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or filed with the applicable governmental
authorities for approval in Canada.
• Regional Entity(ies) or NERC may reject Mitigation Plans that they determine to be incomplete or inadequate.
• Remedial action directives also may be issued as necessary to ensure reliability of the bulk power system.
• The user has read and accepts the conditions set forth in these Compliance Notices.
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Entity Information
Identify your organization:
Entity Name: City of Dover
NERC Compliance Registry ID: NCR00713
Address: 860 Buttner Place
Dover DE 19904
Identify the individual in your organization who will serve as the Contact to the Regional Entity regarding
this Mitigation Plan. This person shall be technically knowledgeable regarding this Mitigation Plan and
authorized to respond to Regional Entity regarding this Mitigation Plan:
Name:
Title:
Email:
Phone:
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Violation(s)
This Mitigation Plan is associated with the following violation(s) of the reliability standard listed below:
Violation ID Date of Violation Requirement
Requirement Description
RFC2016015489 04/01/2015 PRC-005-2 R1.
Each Transmission Owner, Generator Owner, and Distribution Provider shall establish a Protection System
Maintenance Program (PSMP) for its Protection Systems identified in Section 4.2.
Brief summary including the cause of the violation(s) and mechanism in which it was identified:
Relevant information regarding the identification of the violation(s):
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Plan Details
Identify and describe the action plan, including specific tasks and actions that your organization is
proposing to undertake, or which it undertook if this Mitigation Plan has been completed, to correct the
violation(s) identified above in Section C.1 of this form:
Provide the timetable for completion of the Mitigation Plan, including the completion date by which the
Mitigation Plan will be fully implemented and the violations associated with this Mitigation Plan are
corrected:
Proposed Completion date of Mitigation Plan:
Milestone Activities, with completion dates, that your organization is proposing for this Mitigation Plan:
Additional Relevant Information
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Reliability Risk
Reliability Risk
While the Mitigation Plan is being implemented, the reliability of the bulk Power System may
remain at higher Risk or be otherwise negatively impacted until the plan is successfully completed. To the extent
they are known or anticipated : (i) Identify any such risks or impacts, and; (ii) discuss any actions planned or
proposed to address these risks or impacts.
Prevention
Describe how successful completion of this plan will prevent or minimize the probability further violations of the
same or similar reliability standards requirements will occur
Describe any action that may be taken or planned beyond that listed in the mitigation plan, to prevent or minimize
the probability of incurring further violations of the same or similar standards requirements
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Authorization
An authorized individual must sign and date the signature page. By doing so, this individual, on behalf of
your organization:
* Submits the Mitigation Plan, as presented, to the regional entity for acceptance and approval by NERC, and
* if applicable, certifies that the Mitigation Plan, as presented, was completed as specified.
Acknowledges:
1. I am qualified to sign this mitigation plan on behalf of my organization.
2. I have read and understand the obligations to comply with the mitigation plan requirements and ERO
remedial action directives as well as ERO documents, including but not limited to, the NERC rules of
procedure and the application NERC CMEP.
3. I have read and am familiar with the contents of the foregoing Mitigation Plan.
City of Dover Agrees to be bound by, and comply with, this Mitigation
Plan, including the timetable completion date, as accepted by the Regional Entity, NERC,
and if required, the applicable governmental authority.
Authorized Individual Signature:
(Electronic signature was received by the Regional Office via CDMS. For Electronic Signature Policy see CMEP.)
Authorized Individual
Name:
Title:
Authorized On:
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Certification of Mitigation Plan Completion
Submittal of a Certification of Mitigation Plan Completion shall include data or information sufficient for the
Regional Entity to verify completion of the Mitigation Plan. The Regional Entity may request additional data or
information and conduct follow-up assessments, on-site or other Spot Checking, or Compliance Audits as it deems
necessary to verify that all required actions in the Mitigation Plan have been completed and the Registered Entity
is in compliance with the subject Reliability Standard. (CMEP Section 6.6)
Registered Entity Name: City of Dover
NERC Registry ID: NCR00713
NERC Violation ID(s): RFC2016015489
Mitigated Standard Requirement(s): PRC-005-2 R1.
Scheduled Completion as per Accepted Mitigation Plan: May 31, 2016
Date Mitigation Plan completed: May 06, 2016
RF Notified of Completion on Date: May 10, 2016
Entity Comment: City of Dover has completed this Mitigation Plan on 5/6/2016
I certify that the Mitigation Plan for the above named violation(s) has been completed on the date shown above
and that all submitted information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Name: Harry Maloney III
Title: Electric Director City of Dover
Email: hmaloney@dover.de.us
Phone: 1 (302) 736-7088
Authorized Signature Date
(Electronic signature was received by the Regional Office via CDMS. For Electronic Signature Policy see CMEP.)
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NERC ID: NCR00713
Registered
Entity Name:
City of Dover
Registered
Entity COD
Acronym:
Reliability
Compliance Operations (FERC Order 693) Audit
Standards
Scope: Report
Compliance
Monitoring Compliance Audit
Process:
Distribution: Public Version. Confidential Information Has Been
Removed, Including Privileged and Critical Energy
Infrastructure Information.
Lead
ReliabilityFirst (RF)
Region:
Date of Date of
Opening April 18, 2016 Closing April 22, 2016
Presentation: Presentation:
Date of
May 2, 2016 IP Date: 2016
Report:
Possible
Violations 0
Identified:
Jurisdiction: United States
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Table of Contents
I. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................. 1
II. Compliance Process ........................................................................................................................ 2
Objectives................................................................................................................................................... 2
Scope .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest ...................................................................................................... 3
Methodology .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Company Profile ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Participants ................................................................................................................................................ 4
III. Compliance Findings ....................................................................................................................... 5
IV. Compliance Culture ......................................................................................................................... 5
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I. Executive Summary
ReliabilityFirst (RF) conducted an Operations & Planning compliance engagement of
City of Dover (COD), NCR00713, from April 18, 2016 to April 22, 2016.
At the time of the compliance engagement, COD was registered for the function of DP.
PJM Interconnection, LLC (NCR00879) is the RC, TOP, BA, and PC.
The compliance team evaluated COD for compliance with 7 requirements in the 2016
NERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP) and the
ReliabilityFirst CMEP Implementation Plan. The compliance team assessed
compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards applicable for the period of June 29,
2010 to April 22, 2016. The compliance team reviewed and evaluated all evidence
provided by COD and assessed compliance with the Reliability Standards applicable
to COD, at this time. Based on the evidence provided, the compliance team’s findings
are summarized below:
Summary of Findings
Open
Possible
Enforcement Total
Violation (PV)
Action (OEA)*
Reliability
Standard 0 1 1
Requirements
*OEAs with newly identified PVs are counted in the PV column only; not in the OEA column.
*OEAs without newly identified PVs are counted in the OEA column.
The findings included in this report are the same as the findings presented to COD
during the exit briefing.
There were no open mitigation plans; therefore, none was reviewed by the compliance
team.
The team lead certifies that the compliance team adhered to all applicable
requirements of the NERC Rules of Procedure (ROP) and the CMEP.
Date of City of Dover Compliance Audit: From April 18, 2016 to April 22, 2016
Date of Report: May 02, 2016
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II. Compliance Process
The compliance process steps are detailed in the NERC Rules of Procedure, the
NERC CMEP, and the ReliabilityFirst CMEP Implementation Plan. The CMEP
generally conforms to the United States Government Auditing Standards and other
generally accepted audit practices.
Objectives
All registered entities are subject to compliance assessments with all reliability
standards applicable to the functions for which the registered entity is registered in
the Region performing the assessment. The objectives are to:
• Review compliance with the requirements of the Reliability Standards
applicable to COD based on the functions that COD is registered to
perform;
• Validate compliance for the appropriate NERC Reliability Standards
identified through the entity's Inherent Risk Assessment;
• Validate compliance for additional NERC and Regional Reliability
Standards identified in the 2016 ReliabilityFirst CMEP IP;
• Validate evidence of self‐reported violations and previous
self‐certifications;
• Observe and document COD‘s compliance program and culture;
Scope
The scope of this compliance engagement included the NERC Reliability Standards
from the ERO CMEP Implementation Plan, ReliabilityFirst CMEP Implementation
Plan, and Inherent Risk Assessment (IRA) of the Registered Entity. The standards
and requirements in the scope for this compliance engagement are illustrated in the
Table below:
Date of City of Dover Compliance Audit: From April 18, 2016 to April 22, 2016
Date of Report: May 02, 2016
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Scope
Reliability Standard Requirements
PRC-005-2(i) R1, R2, R3, R4, R5
PRC-008-0 R1, R2
The compliance team did not expand the scope of the compliance engagement
beyond what was stated in the notification letter.
Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest
Confidentiality and conflict of interest of the compliance team are governed under
the ReliabilityFirst Delegation Agreement with NERC, and Section 1500 of the
NERC Rules of Procedure. COD was informed of ReliabilityFirst’s obligations and
responsibilities under the agreement and procedures. The work history for each
compliance team member was provided to COD, which was given an opportunity to
object to a compliance team member’s participation on the basis of a possible
conflict of interest or the existence of other circumstances that could interfere with a
compliance team member’s impartial performance of duties. COD did not submit
any objections by the stated 15‐day objection due date and accepted the
compliance team member participants without objection. There were no denials or
access limitations placed upon this compliance team by COD.
Methodology
The compliance team reviewed the evidence submitted by COD and assessed
compliance with requirements of the applicable Reliability Standards.
ReliabilityFirst provided COD with a Request for Information (RFI) prior to
commencement of the compliance engagement. Additional evidence could be
submitted until the agreed‐upon deadline prior to the exit briefing. After that date,
only data or information that was relevant to the content of the report or its finding
could be submitted with the agreement of the team lead.
The compliance team reviewed documentation provided by COD, requested
additional evidence and sought clarification from subject matter experts during the
compliance engagement. Evidence submitted in the form of policies, procedures,
emails, logs, studies, data sheets, etc., were validated, substantiated, and
cross‐checked for accuracy, as appropriate. Where sampling was applicable to a
Date of City of Dover Compliance Audit: From April 18, 2016 to April 22, 2016
Date of Report: May 02, 2016
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requirement, the sample set was determined by a statistical methodology, along
with the compliance team’s professional judgment.
Findings were based on the compliance team's professional judgment, knowledge
of the bulk electric system (BES), the NERC Reliability Standards, the facts, and
documentation that were reviewed. All findings were developed based upon the
consensus of the compliance team.
Company Profile
The compliance team obtained COD‘s company profile via the Internal Compliance
Survey questionnaire. This information was utilized during the Inherent Risk
Assessment process. Details of COD‘s profile are not shown due to Critical Energy
Infrastructure considerations.
Participants
Following is a list of all personnel from the ReliabilityFirst compliance team and
COD directly involved during the meetings and interviews:
ReliabilityFirst Team
Role Entity
Team - Lead ReliabilityFirst
Team - Member ReliabilityFirst
Registered Entity Participants
Role Entity
Electric Director City of Dover
Engineering Services & System City of Dover
Operations Superintendent
Electric Engineer City of Dover
Date of City of Dover Compliance Audit: From April 18, 2016 to April 22, 2016
Date of Report: May 02, 2016
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III. Compliance Findings
The following information details the compliance findings for the Reliability Standards
and requirements identified in the scope of this compliance engagement, which have
Possible Violations or Open Enforcement Actions. All other reliability standards and
requirements in the scope for this compliance engagement were tested without
exception.
PRC-005-2(i)
R1. Each Transmission Owner, Generator Owner, and Distribution Provider shall
establish a Protection System Maintenance Program (PSMP) for its Protection
Systems identified in Section 4.2.
The PSMP Shall:
1.1 Identify which maintenance method (time-based, performance-based per
PRC-005 Attachment A, or a combination) is used to address each Protection
System Component Type. All batteries associated with the station dc supply
Protection System Supply Component Type of a Protection System shall be
included in a time-based program as described in Table 1-4 and Table 3.
1.2 Include the applicable monitored Component attributes applied to each
Protection System Component Type consistent with the maintenance intervals
specified in Tables 1-1 through 1-5, Table 2, and Table 3 where monitoring is
used to extend the maintenance intervals beyond those specified for
unmonitored Protection System Components.
Open Enforcement Action
IV. Compliance Culture
The compliance team performed an assessment of COD‘s compliance culture in
conjunction with the review process. The assessment was accomplished through a
review of responses to the Internal Compliance Survey questionnaire and additional
information that was gathered during interviews and observations.
Date of City of Dover Compliance Audit: From April 18, 2016 to April 22, 2016
Date of Report: May 02, 2016
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Patrick O’Connor
Associate Counsel
3 Summit Park Drive, Suite 600
Cleveland, OH 44131
Direct Dial: (216) 503-0668
patrick.oconnor@rfirst.org
CONFIDENTIAL AND NON-PUBLIC
June 8, 2016
Via Electronic Mail
Harry Maloney III
Electric Director
CITY OF DOVER
860 Buttner Place
Dover, DE 19904
hmaloney@dover.de.us
Re: Notice of Compliance Exception Treatment RFC2016015488 and RFC2016015489
Dear Mr. Maloney,
ReliabilityFirst Corporation (“ReliabilityFirst”) hereby provides notice to City of Dover (NERC ID:
NCR00713) that it will not pursue an enforcement action in connection with the instances of noncompliance
described in the attached spreadsheet.
ReliabilityFirst determined that the referenced instances of noncompliance posed a minimal risk to the
reliability of the Bulk Power System, and have been appropriately mitigated. ReliabilityFirst hereby
notifies City of Dover that Regional Entity review is closed.
A copy of the attachment to this notice will be provided to the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (“NERC”) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), and NERC will post a
public version on its enforcement website. The record will remain available for review by NERC and
FERC. City of Dover understands and acknowledges that FERC may require additional information or
processing with respect to this matter.
ReliabilityFirst will consider this compliance exception in City of Dover’s compliance history if failure to
remediate the underlying compliance matter contributes to a subsequent serious or substantial
noncompliance matter, and, when relevant, in determining whether a future minimal risk noncompliance
by City of Dover should qualify for compliance exception treatment.
FERC will consider a compliance exception to be closed sixty (60) days after the compliance exception is
reported to FERC, unless FERC initiates a review within the 60-day period. Since ReliabilityFirst verified
completion of City of Dover’s mitigating activities on May 13, 2016, the data hold for RFC2016015488
and RFC2016015489 will be released upon the expiration of the 60-day period if FERC does not initiate a
review. However, although the ReliabilityFirst-issued data hold will be released, pursuant to 153 FERC ¶
61,131 (2015), Registered Entities must maintain evidence related to compliance exceptions for no less than
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18 months. NERC and FERC retain the discretion to review a compliance exception at any time ifNERC
or FERC find that compliance exception treatment was obtained based on a material misrepresentation of
the facts underlying the compliance exception.
City of Dover may object to resolution of this issue as a Compliance Exception by providing written
notification to ReliabilityFirst within seven (7) days of the issuance date of this notice. If City of Dover
objects, the instance of noncompliance will be resolved through the enforcement process described in
Section 5.0 of the NERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 216-503-0668 or
patrick.oconnor@rfirst.org.
Respectfully submitted,
RELIABILfTYly1RST CORPORATION
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Region Name of Entity NCR Issue Tracking # Standard Req. Description of Noncompliance Description of the Risk Assessment Description and Status of Mitigation Activity
ReliabilityFirst City of Dover NCR00713 RFC2016015488 EOP-004-2 R1 On January 15, 2016, City of Dover submitted a Self-Report This issue posed a minimal risk and did not pose a serious or To mitigate this issue, City of Dover:
Corporation stating that, as a Distribution Provider, it had an issue of EOP- substantial risk to the reliability of the bulk power system based
(ReliabilityFirst) 004-2 R1. During an internal gap analysis, City of Dover on the following factors. First, the Standard/Requirement 1) began to monitor the NERC Reliability
discovered that it did not have an event reporting Operating requires the reporting of events after they occur and does not Standards more closely for any changes to current
Plan dated for calendar year 2014. City of Dover does have a relate to actions taken to control the system on a real-time basis. Standards or approval of new Standards that are
current event reporting Operating Plan dating back to 2015. Second, City of Dover identified this noncompliance during an developed by NERC; and
internal gap analysis, which demonstrates City of Dover’s 2) performed NERC reliability program gap
The root cause of this noncompliance was recent turnover in commitment to developing effective internal detective controls. analyses on a periodic basis to review and improve
the prior management staff at City of Dover. The prior ReliabilityFirst also notes that City of Dover did not experience its compliance program.
management staff was employed at City of Dover when EOP- any reportable system events during the period of
004-2 R1 took effect in January 2014, but failed to implement noncompliance. No harm is known to have occurred. ReliabilityFirst has verified the completion of all
an event reporting Operating Plan due to their failure to mitigation activity.
monitor the implementation of new and modified NERC ReliabilityFirst considered City of Dover’s EOP-004 R1
Reliability Standards. compliance history and determined there were no relevant
instances of noncompliance.
This issue started on January 1, 2014, when City of Dover
was required to comply with EOP-004-2 R1 and ended on
January 15, 2016, when City of Dover completed its
Mitigation Plan.
ReliabilityFirst City of Dover NCR00713 RFC2016015489 PRC-005-2 R1 On January 15, 2016, City of Dover submitted a Self-Report This issue posed a minimal risk and did not pose a serious or To mitigate this issue, City of Dover:
Corporation stating that, as a Distribution Provider, it had an issue of PRC- substantial risk to the reliability of the bulk power system based
(ReliabilityFirst) 005-2 R1. During an internal gap analysis, City of Dover on the following factors. First, City of Dover performed the 1) identified all UFLS equipment to be included in
discovered that it did not have a Protection System requisite maintenance and testing within the prescribed intervals. the Protection System Maintenance Program
Maintenance and Testing program for the Underfrequency Second, City of Dover identified this noncompliance during an (PSMP) and established the maintenance intervals
Load Shedding Systems (UFLS). However, City of Dover internal gap analysis, which demonstrates City of Dover’s and activities;
did complete the required testing of the UFLS equipment in commitment to developing effective internal detective controls. 2) completed all maintenance activities on all
accordance with its procedure for PRC-008 in June 2010, and Third, the total amount of UFLS is only 55 MW, which indicates UFLS equipment listed in the PSMP as listed in
was not required to perform this maintenance and testing that any potential harm would be minimal. Finally, Table 3 of NERC Standard PRC-005-2(i);
again until 2020. ReliabilityFirst also notes that City of Dover did not experience a 3) entered maintenance tasks in facility
condition which required operation of the UFLS during the computerized maintenance management system
The root cause of this noncompliance was the fact that City period of noncompliance. No harm is known to have occurred. with the intervals and maintenance tasks from
of Dover was not aware of the revision to PRC-005 including Table 3 of NERC Standard PRC-005-2(i);
changes to the Protection System Maintenance and Testing ReliabilityFirst considered City of Dover’s PRC-005-2 R1 4) began to monitor the NERC Reliability
program for its UFLS equipment. compliance history and although City of Dover had one prior Standards more closely for any changes to current
issue with PRC-005 R1 (RFC201000426), City of Dover’s Standards or approval of new Standards that are
This issue started on April 1, 2015, when City of Dover was mitigation plan for that prior issue was completed more than developed by NERC; and
required to comply with PRC-005-2 R1 and ended on May three years prior to the date on which the instant noncompliance 5) performed NERC reliability program gap
31, 2016, when City of Dover completed its Mitigation Plan. began. (Per NERC Guidance from April 2015, ReliabilityFirst analyses on a periodic basis to review and improve
generally does not aggravate a penalty based on the existence of its compliance program.
prior violations for which mitigation was completed more than
three years prior to the date on which the instant noncompliances ReliabilityFirst has verified the completion of all
began. There is nothing present in the instant circumstance that mitigation activity.
would warrant deviating from that policy.)
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City of Dover
Capital Investment Plan
Project Tracking Report
Quarterly Report as of June 30, 2016
Points to Remember -
* Original Project Budget = Original Total Project Budget initially included in approved annual budget.
* Latest Project Budget = Revised Total Project Budget included in most recent approved annual budget or one of the following:
bond resolution, revolving fund loan agreement, Council approved budget amendment, or City Manager approved amendment as per
the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Current Fiscal Year - Revised Fiscal Year Budget = Current Year approved project budgets plus carry forward balances of unspent
budgets in the prior fiscal year. Project Carry Forward balances will be submitted to City Council for amendment in January 2010.
Can also be amended with City Manager approval per the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Water Quality, Inflow/Infiltration, Distribution Upgrades and New Development projects are budgeted as a blanket project and once
individual projects are identified and estimated they are created using an allocation of the overall budgeted amount.
* Status and Comments provided by City Manager.
Community Water & Total
Current Year Budget Funding Sources General Transportation Wastewater Electric CIP
Budget Balance $ 2,524,800 $ - $ 7,470,900 $ 3,662,800 $ 13,658,500
General Billings for Reimbursement of Expense 80,500 - 20,300 1,900,000 2,000,800
Income from Sale of Assets 120,800 - - - 120,800
State Community Transportation Funds - 890,100 - - 890,100
Transfer from WW Impact Fee Reserve - - 165,000 - 165,000
Transfer from General Fund 2,625,400 - - - 2,625,400
Transfer from Operating Funds - - 3,300,000 3,500,000 6,800,000
Transfer from Parkland Reserve - - - - -
Development Grant - - - 15,000 15,000
Interest Income 5,000 - 69,900 57,900 132,800
Total Funding Sources (Unaudited) $ 5,356,500 $ 890,100 $ 11,026,100 $ 9,135,700 $ 26,408,400
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City of Dover
General Fund - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of June 30, 2016
PRELIMINARY
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Original Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Status Comments
1 FY 2013
2 ST1304 M B/L Garrison Farm Improvements $ 2,000,000 $ 4,641,000 $ 4,218,860 $ 422,140 90.9% $ 1,496,500 $ 1,537,500 $ 1,115,279 $ 422,221 72.5% In Process Project approximately 98% complete
3 Totals - FY 2013 $ 2,000,000 $ 4,641,000 $ 4,218,860 $ 422,140 90.9% $ 1,496,500 $ 1,537,500 $ 1,115,279 $ 422,221 72.5%
4
5 FY 2015
6 FR1501 SCBA Equipment/Radios $ 588,800 $ 588,800 $ 588,632 $ 168 100.0% $ 300,200 $ 300,200 $ 299,981 $ 219 99.9% Complete
18 GO1501 GOTP Farmhouse Demo/Project 35,000 35,000 28,104 6,896 0.0% 35,000 35,000 28,104 6,896 80.3% Complete
7 PR1501 Park & Playground Impr Equipment 66,000 66,000 - 66,000 0.0% 66,000 66,000 - 66,000 0.0%
8 ST1502 R Streets, Alleys and Concrete Prog. 900,000 505,100 504,731 369 99.9% 441,500 322,200 321,744 456 99.9% Complete
9 ST1503 R Misc Emergency Street/Storm Repairs - 71,800 71,881 (81) 100.1% 35,000 31,800 31,791 9 100.0% Complete
10 ST1504 Old PW2 Site Improvements 535,000 603,500 493,276 110,224 81.7% 330,000 497,400 387,081 110,319 77.8% In Process Design work ongoing 95% level
11 ST1506 Stormwater Ditch Maintenance 15,000 15,000 13,284 1,716 88.6% 15,000 15,000 13,284 1,716 88.6% Complete
12 ST1508 G Stormwater Utility Planning 90,000 90,000 85,000 5,000 94.4% 82,400 82,400 77,350 5,050 93.9% Complete
13 Totals - FY 2015 $ 2,229,800 $ 1,975,200 $ 1,784,907 $ 190,293 90.4% $ 1,305,100 $ 1,350,000 $ 1,159,334 $ 190,666 85.9%
14
15 FY 2016
16 --- Vehicles & Equipment $ 1,095,200 $ 1,135,800 $ 851,032 $ 284,768 74.9% $ 1,095,200 $ 1,135,800 $ 851,032 $ 284,768 74.9% In Process
17 --- Annual Contribution to Robbins Hose 145,600 145,600 145,614 (14) 100.0% 145,600 145,600 145,614 (14) 100.0% Complete
19 PD1601 Camera Monitoring Station 19,900 19,900 19,900 0 100.0% 19,900 19,900 19,900 0 100.0% Complete
20 ST1601 R FY16 Street and Alley Program 1,000,000 933,100 400,932 532,168 43.0% 1,000,000 933,100 400,932 532,168 43.0% In Process 75% complete with project
21 ST1603 Valve Replacement - Silver Lake Dam 60,000 84,600 3,651 80,949 0.0% 60,000 84,600 3,651 80,949 4.3% In Process Awaiting materials to be delivered
Proposals received, under review by
22 ST1604 Salt Storage Barn (originally proj ST1303) 50,000 75,000 12,562 62,438 16.7% 75,000 75,000 12,562 62,438 16.7% In Process CM/Controller
23 ST1605 R Misc Emergency Street/Storm Repairs - 75,000 17,339 57,661 23.1% - 75,000 17,339 57,661 23.1% Complete
24 Totals - FY 2016 $ 2,370,700 $ 2,469,000 $ 1,451,030 $ 1,017,970 58.8% $ 2,395,700 $ 2,469,000 $ 1,451,030 $ 1,017,970 58.8%
25
26 Grand Totals $ 6,600,500 $ 9,085,200 $ 7,454,797 $ 1,630,403 82.1% $ 5,197,300 $ 5,356,500 $ 3,725,643 $ 1,630,857 69.6%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
G = Grant funded project
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan.
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City of Dover
Community Transportation - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of June 30, 2016
PRELIMINARY
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Original Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Status Comments
Prior to FY 2014
1 ST0232 Pat Lynn Drive/D.H.S. Storm Drain Pipe $ 155,200 $ 190,300 $ 184,778 $ 5,522 97.1% $ - $ 5,500 $ - $ 5,500 0.0% Started
2 TE0601 TCSP Lincoln Park 900,000 602,425 523,277 79,148 86.9% - 79,100 - 79,100 0.0% Started
3 CT0708 E Water Street Brick 65,000 65,000 1,000 64,000 1.5% 65,000 65,000 1,000 64,000 1.5% In Process Bids to be received in August
4 Totals - Prior to FY 2014 $ 1,120,200 $ 857,725 $ 709,055 $ 148,670 82.7% $ 65,000 $ 149,600 $ 1,000 $ 148,600 0.7%
5
6 FY 2014
7 CT1405 Lakeview Drainage Study $ 24,400 $ 24,400 $ 24,371 $ 29 99.9% $ 6,300 $ 6,300 $ 6,184 $ 116 98.2% Complete
8 Totals - FY 2014 $ 24,400 $ 24,400 $ 24,371 $ 29 99.9% $ 6,300 $ 6,300 $ 6,184 $ 116 98.2%
9
10 FY 2015
11 CT1562 Village of Cannon Mill Repavement $ 315,000 $ 386,900 $ 375,680 $ 11,220 97.1% $ 361,000 $ 361,000 $ 349,683 $ 11,317 96.9% Complete
12 CT1599 Signage Agreement 2,700 2,700 2,520 180 93.3% 1,600 1,600 1,350 250 84.4% Complete
13 Totals - FY 2015 $ 317,700 $ 389,600 $ 378,200 $ 11,400 97.1% $ 362,600 $ 362,600 $ 351,033 $ 11,567 96.8%
14
15 FY 2016
16 CT1616 The Meadows $ 22,200 $ 22,200 $ 22,200 $ - 100.0% $ 22,200 $ 22,200 $ 22,200 $ - 100.0% Complete
17 CT1627 FY16 Paving Projects 247,400 247,400 139,762 107,638 56.5% 247,400 247,400 139,762 107,638 56.5% In Process Buck Drive to be completed in FY17
18 CT1632 FY16 Signs Projects 14,600 14,600 11,415 3,185 78.2% 14,600 14,600 11,415 3,185 78.2% Complete
19 CT1669 Persimmon Park Place Drainage Project 2,800 2,800 - 2,800 0.0% 2,800 2,800 - 2,800 0.0% In Process 90% complete with design
20 CT1681 Pedestrian Enhancement-Mallard Pond Pathway 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% In Process Bids to be received in August
21 CT1687 Parking Lot Improvements-Schutte Park 8,100 8,100 8,015 85 99.0% 8,100 8,100 8,015 85 99.0% Complete
22 CTxxxx Unapplied CT Projects (placeholder) 644,000 26,500 - 26,500 0.0% 144,000 26,500 - 26,500 0.0%
23 Totals - FY 2016 $ 989,100 $ 371,600 $ 181,392 $ 190,208 48.8% $ 489,100 $ 371,600 $ 181,392 $ 190,208 48.8%
24
25 Grand Totals $ 2,451,400 $ 1,643,325 $ 1,293,018 $ 350,308 78.7% $ 923,000 $ 890,100 $ 539,608 $ 350,492 60.6%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
C = Project funded by combination of CT Funds and General Fund
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City of Dover
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of June 30, 2016
PRELIMINARY
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Original Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Status Comments
1 FY 2008 - FY 2013
2 WD0804 M 1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage $ 4,196,600 $ 2,556,000 $ 87,827 $ 2,468,173 3.4% $ 2,468,200 $ 2,468,200 $ - $ 2,468,200 0.0% In Process Staff to meet with property owner in August
3 WD1302 M Garrison Farm Water Storage Tank 2,695,000 4,677,000 4,546,261 130,739 97.2% 1,297,300 1,297,300 1,166,521 130,779 89.9% In Process Awaiting final invoice from contractor
4 WW1304 M Garrison Farm WW Improvements 2,000,000 3,738,400 3,654,281 84,119 97.7% 628,500 628,500 544,305 84,195 86.6% In Process Awaiting final invoice from contractor
5 Totals - FY 2008 - FY 2013 $ 8,891,600 $ 10,971,400 $ 8,288,369 $ 2,683,031 75.5% $ 4,394,000 $ 4,394,000 $ 1,710,827 $ 2,683,173 38.9%
6
7 FY 2014
Awaiting final deliverables and paperwork from
8
WW1206 Brandywine Pump Station $ 402,000 $ 375,600 $ 274,381 $ 101,219 73.1% $ 101,200 $ 101,200 $ - $ 101,200 0.0% In Process contractor
9 WW1303 Westover PS & Force Main Upgrade 768,800 1,403,900 290,518 1,113,382 20.7% 1,292,400 1,345,900 232,516 1,113,384 17.3% In Process Contractor is on site, approximately 25% complete
10 Totals - FY 2014 $ 1,170,800 $ 1,779,500 $ 564,899 $ 1,214,601 31.7% $ 1,393,600 $ 1,447,100 $ 232,516 $ 1,214,584 16.1%
11
12 FY 2015
13 WQ1503 West Dover Connector Project $ 336,000 $ 338,800 $ 337,787 $ 1,013 99.7% $ 73,600 $ 76,400 $ 75,319 $ 1,081 98.6% Complete
14 WW1504 Lakeview Dr Pump Stn Replacement 450,000 425,000 360,867 64,133 84.9% 359,600 376,200 312,050 64,150 82.9% Complete Awaiting final invoices
15 WW1507 Retreat Pump Station Replacement 412,500 483,900 36,331 447,569 7.5% 360,500 447,700 157 447,543 0.0% In Process Awaiting delivery of materials, August
16 WW1509 West Dover Connector Road Utility Relo 922,000 922,300 922,221 79 100.0% 387,300 387,300 387,180 120 100.0% Complete
17 Totals - FY 2015 $ 2,120,500 $ 2,170,000 $ 1,657,206 $ 512,794 76.4% $ 1,181,000 $ 1,287,600 $ 774,706 $ 512,894 60.2%
18
19 FY 2016
20 --- R Vehicles & Equipment $ 409,500 $ 416,900 $ 369,874 $ 47,026 88.7% $ 103,700 $ 416,900 $ 369,874 $ 47,026 88.7% In Process
WD1600/
21
WW1600 R Meter Replacement Project 300,000 300,000 94,511 205,489 31.5% 300,000 300,000 94,511 205,489 31.5% Complete
22 WD1601 R Wellhead Redevelopment 82,500 82,500 51,625 30,875 62.6% 82,500 82,500 51,625 30,875 62.6% Complete
23 WD1605 R Future Well Installation 80,000 80,000 20,772 59,228 26.0% 80,000 80,000 20,772 59,228 26.0% Complete
24 WD1606 New Fence-Bayard Ave Water Tower 89,000 84,200 81,213 2,987 96.5% 89,000 84,200 81,213 2,987 96.5% Complete
25 WD1607 R SCADA Equipment Tech Upgrade 83,000 83,000 80,339 2,661 96.8% 83,000 83,000 80,339 2,661 96.8% Complete
26 WD1608 Shallow Well #7 Abandonment 15,000 15,000 8,815 6,185 58.8% 15,000 15,000 8,815 6,185 58.8% Complete
27 WD1609 R WTP Process Improvements 284,400 330,900 233,278 97,622 70.5% 284,400 330,900 233,278 97,622 70.5% In Process Design work continuing, approcimately 80%
28 WQ1601 R Water Quality Improvements 1,000,000 839,800 10,330 829,470 1.2% 1,000,000 839,800 10,330 829,470 1.2% In Process Bids for New Street in July
29 WQ1602 R/T Misc Emerg Water Quality Repairs - 83,700 83,604 96 99.9% - 83,700 83,604 96 99.9% Complete
30 WQ1603 T Reimb KC for Water Main Increase - 30,000 30,000 - 100.0% - 30,000 30,000 - 100.0% Complete
31 WW1503 Hazzletteville Road Interceptor 755,000 774,100 20,250 753,850 2.6% 462,100 774,100 20,250 753,850 2.6% In Process Project ongoing, approximately 20% complete
32 WW1601 R Inflow/Infiltration Removal 875,000 118,300 - 118,300 0.0% 875,000 118,300 - 118,300 0.0% Complete
33 WW1602 Puncheon Run 160,000 160,000 - 160,000 0.0% 160,000 160,000 - 160,000 0.0% In Process Bids to be received in August/September
34 WW1602 US 13 East PS #7 Repairs 140,000 140,000 - 140,000 0.0% 140,000 140,000 - 140,000 0.0% In Process Bids to be received in August/September
35 WW1603 Rolling Acres PS Replacement 52,000 52,000 27,894 24,106 53.6% 52,000 52,000 27,894 24,106 53.6% In Process Design work underway, approx 95% complete.
Bids received too high, construction scheduled for late
36
WW1605 DE Ave Sanitary Sewer Extension 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0% 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0% In Process fall
37 WW1607 T US 13 East PS #7 Repairs - 105,700 105,514 186 99.8% - 105,700 105,514 186 99.8% Complete
38 WW1608 T St Jones River Sewer Repair - 47,300 45,494 1,806 96.2% - 47,300 45,494 1,806 96.2% Complete
39 WW1609 T McKee Tax Ditch Sewer Repair - 27,300 26,662 638 97.7% - 27,300 26,662 638 97.7% Complete
40 II1603 R/T Misc Emergency I&I Repairs - 101,700 101,628 72 99.9% - 101,700 101,628 72 99.9% Complete
41 Totals - FY 2016 $ 4,350,400 $ 3,897,400 $ 1,391,802 $ 2,505,598 35.7% $ 3,751,700 $ 3,897,400 $ 1,391,802 $ 2,505,598 35.7%
42
43
44 Grand Totals $ 16,533,300 $ 18,818,300 $ 11,902,276 $ 6,916,024 63.2% $ 10,720,300 $ 11,026,100 $ 4,109,851 $ 6,916,249 37.3%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is budgeted to start over each fiscal year. No carry forward.
SL = State Loan Project - construction phase is financed
I = Impact Fee (partially) financed project
T = Transfer from blanket WQ or I&I original budget
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City of Dover
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of June 30, 2016
PRELIMINARY
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Current Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Status Comments
1 FY 2012 - FY 2013
2 EG1212 M Unit 3 Turbine Inspection/Repair $ 1,760,000 $ 1,713,600 $ 1,699,848 $ 13,752 99.2% $ 53,500 $ 53,500 $ 39,700 $ 13,800 74.2% Complete
3 EE1312 M General Scott Switchgear 1,150,000 1,145,000 840,047 304,953 73.4% 1,107,200 1,097,200 792,252 304,948 72.2% Complete
4 Totals - FY 2012 - FY 2013 $ 2,910,000 $ 2,858,600 $ 2,539,895 $ 318,705 88.9% $ 1,160,700 $ 1,150,700 $ 831,952 $ 318,748 72.3%
5
6 FY 2014
7 EE1443 GOTP Transmission Line Relocation $ 550,000 $ 550,000 $ 310,603 $ 239,397 56.5% $ 408,500 $ 408,500 $ 169,076 $ 239,424 41.4% Complete
8 EG1407 Metering System Upgrades - Plant 150,000 80,000 $ - $ 80,000 0.0% 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 0.0% In Process Meters on order
9 EE1415 R Metering Infrastructure $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ - $ 150,000 0.0% $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ - $ 150,000 0.0% In Process
10 EG1416 M VanSant Capacity Increase 1,500,000 1,000,000 729,148 270,852 72.9% 492,200 492,200 221,308 270,892 45.0% In Process Install air compressor and equipment shed.
11 Totals - FY 2014 $ 2,350,000 $ 1,780,000 $ 1,039,751 $ 740,249 58.4% $ 1,130,700 $ 1,130,700 $ 390,384 $ 740,316 34.5%
12
13 FY 2015
14 EG1504 McKee Unit 3 Boiler System $ 890,000 $ 180,000 $ 126,638 $ 53,362 70.4% $ 80,800 $ 122,800 $ 69,351 $ 53,449 56.5% In Process Multi-year project
15 EG1506 McKee & VanSant Safety Improvement 52,000 52,000 34,623 17,377 66.6% 18,300 18,300 847 17,453 4.6% In Process
16 EE1500 69 kV Rebuild 393,500 330,500 79,910 250,590 24.2% 318,500 318,500 67,881 250,619 21.3% In Process On hold until fall & farmer coordination.
17 EE1509 West Dover Connector 250,000 250,000 108,563 141,437 43.4% 155,800 155,800 14,355 141,445 9.2% In Process Awaiting State for go ahead to move forward.
18 EE1513 M Town Point Distribution Feeders 600,000 590,800 511,478 79,322 86.6% 350,000 350,000 270,641 79,359 77.3% In Process Phase 1 about 80% complete
19 EE1516 Chestnut Grove 299,000 255,000 164,799 90,201 64.6% 136,000 136,000 45,801 90,199 33.7% Complete Phase 1 complete except meters.
20 EE1522 Garrison Oak Park 184,000 184,000 166,523 17,477 90.5% 17,500 17,500 - 17,500 0.0% Complete
21 EE1525 Leander Lakes Apt Phase 1 73,000 73,000 64,866 8,134 88.9% 69,400 69,400 61,257 8,143 88.3% Complete Phase 1 complete except meters.
22 EE1526 Playtex Addition 354,100 344,100 285,503 58,597 83.0% 150,000 140,000 81,367 58,633 58.1% Complete
23 EE1544 Nottingham Meadows 28,600 28,600 27,299 1,301 95.5% 26,600 26,600 25,288 1,312 95.1% Complete
24 EE1547 NBR Properties 16,600 14,200 14,012 188 98.7% 11,500 11,325 175 98.5% Complete
25 Totals - FY 2015 $ 3,140,800 $ 2,302,200 $ 1,584,214 $ 717,986 68.8% $ 1,322,900 $ 1,366,400 $ 648,113 $ 718,287 47.4%
26
27 FY 2016
28 --- R Vehicles & Equipment 464,300 460,600 401,141 59,459 87.1% 464,300 460,600 401,141 59,459 87.1% In Process
29 EG1601 R McKee Building Equipment Replacement 42,000 42,000 40,018 1,982 95.3% 42,000 42,000 40,018 1,982 95.3% In Process Building heating modifications.
30 EG1607 Unit 3 Auxilary Equipment 135,000 135,000 98,331 36,669 72.8% 135,000 135,000 98,331 36,669 72.8% In Process Nitrogen generator installation in process.
31 EG1608 McKee & VanSant CEMS Upgrade 89,000 9,000 7,299 1,701 81.1% 89,000 9,000 7,299 1,701 81.1% Complete Work completed.
32 EG1609 R VanSant Unit 11 Component Replacem 21,000 21,000 13,051 7,949 62.1% 21,000 21,000 13,051 7,949 62.1% In Process Work completed on gas skid regulators.
Front lobby access improvements, replace obsolete 2-
33 EG1610 R McKee/VanSant Safety & Compliance 157,000 157,000 20,860 136,140 13.3% 157,000 157,000 20,860 136,140 13.3% In Process way radios
Expenditures have been in support of T&D
34 EG1611 R McKee/VanSant Preserve Structure 215,000 215,000 28,832 186,168 13.4% 215,000 215,000 28,832 186,168 13.4% In Process transformer repairs.
35 EG1612 Van Sant Exhaust Plenum Replacement 469,000 469,000 422,659 46,341 90.1% 469,000 469,000 422,659 46,341 90.1% In Process Work to be completed in fall 2016.
36 EG1613 McKee Unit 3 Stack Repairs 485,000 485,000 2,624 482,376 0.5% 485,000 485,000 2,624 482,376 0.5% In Process Bids received and in evaluation process.
37 EE1603 R Transmission Line Maintenance Program 75,000 75,000 31,881 43,119 42.5% 75,000 75,000 31,881 43,119 42.5% In Process
38 EE1604 R Lighting Proj & Rehab 67,000 67,000 68,101 (1,101) 101.6% 67,000 67,000 68,101 (1,101) 101.6% In Process
69 kV Cable Replacement North Street
39 EE1605 (originally proj EE1520) 565,700 135,000 - 135,000 0.0% 135,000 135,000 - 135,000 0.0% In Process Awaiting survey
40 EE1606 R Distribution Capacitors and Controls 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% In Process
41 EE1607 Horsepond URD - Distribution Feeders 67,000 112,000 49,450 62,550 44.2% 67,000 112,000 49,450 62,550 44.2% In Process
42 EE1610 R Fault Indicators 10,000 10,000 8,828 1,172 88.3% 10,000 10,000 8,828 1,172 88.3% In Process
43 EE1612 Dover AFB Substation Rebuild 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 0.0% 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 0.0% In Process
44 EE1616 R New Developments 2,500,000 1,684,000 - 1,684,000 0.0% 2,500,000 1,684,000 - 1,684,000 0.0% In Process
45 EE1617 Oak Grove Trailer Park - Dist Upgrade 78,500 78,500 1,137 77,363 1.4% 78,500 78,500 1,137 77,363 1.4% In Process
46 EE1618 Lakeland - Distribution Upgrades 63,000 63,000 33,626 29,374 53.4% 63,000 63,000 33,626 29,374 53.4% Complete
47 EE1619 Route 8/Mifflin Road - Dist Upgrade 51,500 51,500 - 51,500 0.0% 51,500 51,500 - 51,500 0.0% Deferred Possible cancel (TBD)
48 EE1620 Route 8 Taps - Distribution Upgrade 38,500 38,500 34,778 3,722 90.3% 38,500 38,500 34,778 3,722 90.3% Complete
49 EE1621 Townsend Brothers - Dist Upgrade 14,500 14,500 6,944 7,556 47.9% 14,500 14,500 6,944 7,556 47.9% Complete
50 EE1622 Persimmon Tree Apts - Dist Upgrade 62,000 17,000 16,980 20 99.9% 62,000 17,000 16,980 20 99.9% Complete
51 EE1623 T DNREC R&R Metering - 41,000 - 41,000 0.0% - 41,000 - 41,000 0.0% Deferred Possible cancel (TBD). Awaiting DNREC.
52 EE1625 T Public Works Wetland Project - - - - 0.0% - - - - 0.0% Deferred Deferred until FY17
53 EE1626 T Washington Street Lights - - - - 0.0% - - - - 0.0% Cancel Rolled funds into New Street lights project
54 EE1627 Dover East Estates - Dist Upgrade 130,000 130,000 4,530 125,470 3.5% 130,000 130,000 4,530 125,470 3.5% In Process
55 EE1629 T Tall Pine Condos - 43,000 - 43,000 0.0% - 43,000 - 43,000 0.0% In Process
56 EE1630 Reed Street Roof Repair/Replacement 201,800 151,800 132,083 19,718 87.0% 201,800 151,800 132,083 19,718 87.0% In Process INW
57 EE1631 North Street OH to UG - Dist Upgrade 100,000 - - - 0.0% 100,000 - - - 0.0% Deferred Deferred until FY18
58 EE1632 T Blue Hen Corp - Phase I - 25,600 23,150 2,450 90.4% - 25,600 23,150 2,450 90.4% Complete
59 EE1633 T State Street Commons Fiber Optic Proj - 64,000 40,233 23,767 62.9% - 64,000 40,233 23,767 62.9% Complete
60 EE1635 T McKee Road - Edgewell - 7,000 6,952 48 99.3% - 7,000 6,952 48 99.3% Complete
61 EE1636 T Clearview - Phase 4 - 160,000 148,779 11,221 93.0% - 160,000 148,779 11,221 93.0% Complete Complete except for meters
62 EE1637 T Dover Town Center Flex Site - 13,900 13,526 374 97.3% - 13,900 13,526 374 97.3% Complete
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City of Dover
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of June 30, 2016
PRELIMINARY
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Current Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Status Comments
63 EE1638 T Dover Town Center - 35,200 25,332 9,868 72.0% - 35,200 25,332 9,868 72.0% Complete
64 EE1639 T Outback Steakhouse - 30,600 27,647 2,953 90.3% - 30,600 27,647 2,953 90.3% Complete Complete except for meters
65 EE1641 Reed St - Building/Safety Improvements - 50,000 46,181 3,819 92.4% - 50,000 46,181 3,819 92.4% In Process
66 EE1642 T Del Homes Warehouse - 18,000 15,374 2,626 85.4% - 18,000 15,374 2,626 85.4% Complete
67 EE1643 T Winner Volkswagen - 13,300 12,772 528 96.0% - 13,300 12,772 528 96.0% Complete Complete except for meters
68 EE1644 T Retreat Pump Station - 7,300 - 7,300 0.0% - 7,300 - 7,300 0.0% In Process Awaiting Public Works go-ahead
69 EE1645 T Dover Family Cosmetic - 10,300 10,197 103 99.0% - 10,300 10,197 103 99.0% Complete
70 EE1646 T Loockerman Retail - 26,500 23,753 2,747 89.6% - 26,500 23,753 2,747 89.6% Complete
71 EE1647 T Ollies Transformer Replacement - 22,600 11,198 11,402 49.5% - 22,600 11,198 11,402 49.5% Complete
72 EE1648 T New Service - Blue Hen Apartments - 23,900 - 23,900 0.0% - 23,900 - 23,900 0.0% In Process
73 EE1649 T New Service - K-Mart Store - 20,300 19,567 733 96.4% - 20,300 19,567 733 96.4% Complete Complete except for meters
74 EE1651 T Papen Farms Irrigation - 28,000 25,735 2,265 91.9% - 28,000 25,735 2,265 91.9% Complete
75 EE1652 T/G S New Street Lighting - 70,000 9,851 60,149 14.1% - 70,000 9,851 60,149 14.1% In Process Install inwork
76 EE1653 Switchgear - Westover Entrance - 18,800 18,752 48 99.7% - 18,800 18,752 48 99.7% Complete
77 EE1654 Switchgear - Woodmill Apartments - 18,700 18,648 52 99.7% - 18,700 18,648 52 99.7% Complete
78 EE1655 Switchgear - Lewis Drive - 18,700 18,648 52 99.7% - 18,700 18,648 52 99.7% Complete
79 EE1656 T Royal Farms Car Chargers - 9,600 - 9,600 0.0% - 9,600 - 9,600 0.0% On hold Waiting on customer go-ahead
80 EE1657 T Creek Stone Office 2 - 10,200 - 10,200 0.0% - 10,200 - 10,200 0.0% On hold Waiting on customer go-ahead
81 Totals - FY 2016 $ 16,463,400 $ 13,022,300 $ 6,876,778 $ 6,145,522 52.8% $ 5,751,100 $ 5,487,900 $ 1,939,452 $ 3,548,448 35.3%
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83 Grand Totals $ 24,864,200 $ 19,963,100 $ 12,040,637 $ 7,922,463 60.3% $ 9,365,400 $ 9,135,700 $ 3,809,901 $ 5,325,799 41.7%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years. B = Bonded Project
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year. S = State fully or partially reimbursed project
T = Transfer from blanket New Development original budget G = Grant funded project
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Legislative, Finance & Administration Committee AGENDA: 08/09/16
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Finance DATE SUBMITTED: 07/26/16
PREPARED BY: Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer
SUBJECT: Consulting Services for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Technology Upgrades
APPROVALS: City Council
ATTACHMENTS : Capital Plan, Vendor List, Vendor Scores & Pricing, Vendor Project Timeline
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $70,400 Total: $70,400
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $300,000 estimate, includes Phases I & II
TOTAL PROJECT: Estimate $2.3 million
FUNDING SOURCE: Allocated among General Fund & Utilities (See Project Sheet)
TIMETABLE: Estimated 29 -32 weeks
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the Controller/Treasurer to enter into a contract with Bany Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC (Bany
Dunn) for Phase I of an ERP needs assessment, software RFP development, vendor selection and contract
negotiations.
The Finance Department solicited proposals (RFP #16-0039FN) for consulting services to assist the City with
an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project. We received eight proposals as listed on the list of bidders.
The benefits of this project are outlined in the attached Capital Plan document. The following due diligence
was completed by City staff to develop to the RFP and subsequent selection of Bany Dunn.
• Software demonstrations with companies that serve entities with similar size and services were
conducted in September-November 2015 to provide staff with knowledge of new technology and
enhancements to our current processes with the various software packages.
• After conducting research, telephone conversations with other local governments about their projects,
and reviewing their RFP's for ERP software solutions, a draft RFP was developed by the
Controller/Treasurer in Febrnary 2016. The draft document was reviewed and modified with the input
of our I/T staff and the Assistant City Manager.
• The RFP was released by public advertisement and the City website on March 3, 2016.
• The City received eight sealed proposals on April 11, 2016.
• Electronic copies of all proposals were made available to all City Departments for review along with a
scoring sheet for each department's use and a summary of key aspects notated by Finance.
• A meeting was held on April 27 with Department Heads to discuss each proposal. Scoring sheets were
completed in May 2016.
• Based on the results of the scores received, the top three films were selected. The Controller/Treasurer
conducted telephone interviews of all references, summarized the results, and sent them to the
Department Heads dming the month of June.
• The week of June 27, Department Heads met to conduct interview meetings with the finalists.
• A meeting was held on July 20 with the Departments to discuss the final vendor selection and the
consensus was to select Bany Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC for the ERP consulting services.
Once Phase I of this project is completed, staff will provide for Committee and Council's approval the
recommendations and a cost/benefit analysis of any changes prior to moving onto Phase II - Implementation
of ERP Technology.
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FY 2017 Capital Investment Plan FY 17 thru FY 21
Department Finance
City of Dover, Delaware Contact Controller/Treasurer
Type Technology
Project# FNl 701
Useful Life 10 years
Project Name Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution Category Electric
New Project: Yes Account Number: 480-9900-582.90-23 Priority
Time-Line: FY l 7-FY2 l Status Active
Description I Total Project Cost: $2,300,000
This project involves consulting services and purchase of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution to support the business processes of the
City of Dover.
Justification I
The City's current ERP software is Sungard Public Sector's Select/Naviline version 8.0.2.0. It is an IBM System powered environment (iSeries).
This system is a legacy system that came out of the Y2K era, when previous systems were not programmed for the year 2000. The Sungard Public
Sector system was purchased in April l 997.
The technology for ERP systems have evolved from mainframe based systems (AS400) to Personal Computer (PC) based systems either hosted by
the software provider through the internet or hosted by the customer on file servers. The industry trend is to drive access to customers with web
and app based delivery models.
Project Strategy & Objectives:
- The City requires an integrated environment where any user can access the data they need.
- The City will emphasize a self-service environment with technology enabling and not hindering the users to easily access data with the proper
controls at the point of data entry.
- The City desires to utili ze rational data base technology plus easy report and query writing tools to accomplish this . .
/ The City realizes that this goal will not be accomplished through new technology alone but also requires extensive process changes and
organizational support.
- Management requires better access to data, information and reporting that is currently unavailable or significantly restricted.
- As a result of current limitations to functionallity and access to data, City personnel have developed work-around processes that are impacting
City business.
- Third-party software integrations with the current system are extremely difficult, limited or unvailable.
Expenditures FY 17 FY18 FY 19 FY20 FY21 Total
Consulting 300,000 300,000
ERP System 700,000 1,000,000 300,000 2,000,000
Total 1,000,000 1,000,000 300,000 2,300,000
Funding Sources FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY20 FY21 Total
Electric I & E Fund 1,000,000 437,500 1,437,500
General Fund 400,200 400,200
Water/Wastewater Fund 462,300 462,300
Total 1,000,000 1,300,000 2,300,000
Budget Impact/Other I
Annual Operating impact is being evaluated to determine the net difference with the current ERP/ancillary systems and support versus the
recommended solution . The current estimate for the new fully integrated ERP solution is approximately $300,000 annuallly. Current cost is being
evaluated as above.
Thursday. 1\1/ay I 2 , 2016
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City of Dover
RFP # 16-0039FN
Consulting Services for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project Planning & RFP Development
RFP Evaluation - Scoring Summary
Proposer
Contemporary
Baker Tilly Bar,rv Dunn Software Coeur
Plante& Schafer Zco Virchow McNeil& Concepts of Tandem Business
Evaluator M oran Consulting Consulting Krause Pal\ker New Jersey Conglomerate Group
#1 1 4 5 3 2 n/a n/a n/a
#2 1 2 3 1 1 5 4 2
#3 2 1 4 3 3 6 7 5
#4 1 2 6 4 1 7 5 3
#5 2 3 4 2 1 7 6 5
#6 1 2 5 4 3 7 6 6
#7 3 1 4 3 2 6 5 7
#8 1 1 4 1 2 5 6 4
Ranking
1 4 3 0 2 3 0 0 0
2 3 3 0 1 3 0 0 1
3 1 1 1 3 2 0 0 1
4 0 1 4 2 0 0 1 1
5 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 2
6 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1
7 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 1
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# Scorers 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7
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City of Dover
RFP # 16-0039FN
Consulti ng Services for Enterprise Resource Pla nning (ERP) Project Planning & RFP Development
RFP Evaluation
Eval uato r:
Contemporary
Barry Dunn Software
Maximum Schafer Baker Tilly M cNeil & Concepts of New Tandem Coeur Bu siness
Points Plante & Moran Consulting Zea Consulting Virchow Krause Parker Jersey Conglomerate Group
Proposal Format Requi r ements and Submittal
Instructions (per Sections 5.0 and 6.0) 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Experience and qualifications of fi rm and proposed
staff/su b-contr actors (p er Sections 5.3 - 5.5) 30% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Understanding of t he Project - Pro posed Project Plan
& T echnica l Approach (per Sections 5.6 - 5. 7) 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pr o posed Cost (per Section 5.8) 30% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Total Score 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pro posed Cost($) $ 73,320 $ 57,590 $ 49,678 $ 80,125 $ 70,400 $ 197,750 $ 196,500 $ 209,980
Esimtated Hours by Consultant Fi rm 312 307 437 506 408 1,580 1,400 1,280
Avg. Hourly Ra te $ 235 $ 188 $ 114 $ 158 $ 173 $ 125 $ 140 $ 164
Timeframe from start of engagement up to selection 4 months - est. 5 months - est 9 months - est.
of vendor and co ntract nego ti ations 30 weeks 16 weeks 20 weeks 27 weeks 32 weeks 9 weeks 36 weeks 18 - 20 weeks
Implement at io n of ve ndorl softwa re No Yes Yes No No No Yes No
and da t a conve rsion support included $ 195,460 $ 5,250 $ 181,780
in p ro posal 1,074 hours Per Week 1,262 hours
Project Team Size 6 8 4 4 3+ 8+ 6 6
Project Charter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Cer tificatio ns· PMI, CAPM, CMC, Lean Yes No No No Yes 1 IBM Cert. Yes Yes
Pro fessional St an dar ds - CMM I, PM I, &PM BofK Yes No Yes No Yes No No Yes
Demo Scripts Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Oth er Notes -
Simi lar Company made Close to oth er Change Not enough
Expert in No company Good staff
approach t o up of con t ractor competitors in Management detail in
Change Mgmn t hist ory qualifica t ions
Ba rry Dunn co nsulta nts price range Ass ist proposal
Very detailed COA Ass ist Very detail ed Not much det ail Good proposa l
Uses SWOT Appea rs t o be
Co nce rn s about
Narrow down 40 question method t o Lea n Green belts Subcontr actor for high end
number of st aff
lis t of ve ndors check list for evaluate & Very deta iled A5400/Naviline com pany that
and depth of
for negotiat ions references current propos al systems works o n large
projec t
environment projects
Sever al staff
Assist with
mem bers -
reference
subject matter
checks and sit e
experts at an
visits
analyst level
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I E.5 City of Dover Resources
I Our team recognizes that the replacement of the City's ERP system is a significant undertaking,
involving multiple City stakeholders who must continue meeting their day-to-day responsibilities
I while the project is ongoing. We will use a structured methodology, frequent stakeholder
communications, and proactive project management to lead the City through this important
I process, minimizing impact on daily operations and promoting success.
I
As indicated in our work plan on the preceding pages, BerryDunn expects that the City Project
I Team and other key stakeholders, as identified by the City during initial project planning , will
attend work sessions, reviews of project deliverables, teleconferences, and presentations . The
I input and participation of these key stakeholders is invaluable to our collaborative project
methodology.
I
I Additional stakeholders identified by the City Project Team, including City staff with
responsibility for permitting functions and the system's end users, will be invited to participate in
I our on-site fact-finding meetings. BerryDunn understands that City staff members' time is a
valuable resource, and will assist the City with development of staff communications to prepare
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participants for these activities, ensuring that all fact-finding meetings are as productive as
possible.
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1· E.6 Staffing and Work Schedule Matrix
In Table 12, we have presented the estimated timeframe, consultant staff commitment, and City
I· staff commitment, associated with each proposed phase of this project. BerryDunn takes a team
approach to system selection consulting engagements and each member of our team brings
I valuable expertise to every phase, so all proposed team members will be involved in throughout
the project.
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I Table 12: Hour and Timeframe Estimates by Phase
Project Phase Estimated Estimated City Staff Hours by Role Estimated
I Consulting Timeframe
Team Hours
I
Phase 1: Current Hardware 48 Project Sponsor: 12 Week 1
I and Software Initial Project Manager: 16
Assessment
Project Team Members: 3
I Functional Area Representatives: 0
I Technical Representatives: 0
Phase 2: Project 32 Project Sponsor: 2 Weeks 1-5
I Management and Planning Project Manager: 24 Bi-Weekly
Project Team Members: 24 Status
Updates are
Functional Area Representatives: 0
ongoing
Technical Representatives: 0
BerryDunn I Tab E: Project Plan
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Berry Dunn
Project Phase Estimated Estimated City Staff Hours by Role Estimated
Consulting Timeframe
Team Hours
Phase 3: Needs Assessment 104 Project Sponsor: 16 Weeks 3-11
Project Manager: 64
Project Team Members : 16-24 per
team member
Functional Area Representatives: 16-
24 per team member
Technical Representatives: 0
Phase 4: Request for 64 Project Sponsor: 2 Weeks 11-15
Proposal Development
Project Manager: 40
Project Team Members: 24
Functional Area Representatives: 0
Technical Representatives : 8
Phase 5: System Selection 96 Project Sponsor: 2 Weeks 19-28
Project Manager: 40
Project Team Members: 40
Functional Area Representatives: 16-
24 per person
Technical Representatives: 16-24
per person
Phase 6: Contract 64 Project Sponsor: 8 Weeks 29-32
Negotiation Project Manager: 64
Project Team Members: 48
Functional Area Representatives : 0
Technical Representatives: 8 per
person
BerryDunn I Tab E: Project Plan
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Berry Dunn
Tab F: Cost Proposal
As requested by the City, we have provided our fixed and all-inclusive cost proposal, broken
down by phase, for performing its requested services in Table 13. BerryDunn does not charge
for time spent traveling , so these costs are reflective only of the time our staff will spend on the
City's project. We will progress bill the City on a monthly basis.
Table 13: Proposed Cost Breakdown by Project Phase
Project Phase Cost
Phase 1: Current Hardware and Software Initial Assessment $9 ,200
Phase 2: Project Management and Planning $5 ,440
Phase 3: Needs Assessment $17 ,680
Phase 4: Request for Proposal Development $10,880
Phase 5: System Selection · $16 ,320
Phase 6: Contract Negotiation $10,880
Project Total $70,400
Table 14 presents the estimated number of project hours and the hourly rate for each proposed
resource.
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Table 14: Hourly Rates of Proposed Team Members
Team Member Estimated Hourly Rate
Project Hours
Chad Snow 24 $275
Susan Johnson 164 $205
Kevin Price 100 $200
Adam Bates 120 $150
BerryDunn I Tab F: Cost Proposal
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Legislative, Finance & Administration Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager's Office DATE SUBMITTED: August 2, 2016
PREPARED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager
SUBJECT: Disposal of excess property- Silver Lake Drive (East Lake Gardens)
REFERENCE: NIA
RELATED PROJECT: NIA
REVIEWED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager; Donna Mitchell, Controller
EXHIBITS: Exhibit #1 - Letter dated April 14, 2016 from Mr. & Mrs. Parham (one (1) page); Exhibit #2 -
Highlighted map of the area (one (1) page); Exhibit# 3 (All documents related to the prior action by the
Legislative, Finance & Administration Committee and City Council from July 2015 - a total of fifteen (15)
pages); 2 photos of the area.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $0 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $0
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): NIA
TIME TIMETABLE: NIA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Determine that the property is excess property. 2. Authorize the City
Manager to convey the excess property in accordance with Exception C of the Procedures for Sale and
Disposition of Real Property.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City Manager's Office has received an additional request to abandon a certain portion of an unimproved
right-of-way adjacent to property owned by Bruce & Della Parham at 107 Silver Lake Drive (Exhibit #1 -
Letter dated April 14, 2016) and Donald E. Swetland at 6 Lakeview Drive in the East Lake Gardens
Subdivision. The primary requestors are Mr. and Mrs. Parham. The Dover City Council authorized the
disposal of a portion of this right-of-way in July of 2016. The current request would expand the original
disposal of the excess right-of-way to include the highlighted area south of the intersection of the rights-of-way
of Lakeview Drive and Silver Lake Drive as depicted on the attached map (Exhibit # 2). This land is currently
being maintained by the adjacent property owners as lawn area and is not intended to be developed by the City
of Dover for any public use or purpose. If the City of Dover conveys this land to the adjoining property owners,
easements must be maintained and recorded for the existing storm sewer infrastructure located in the existing
right-of-way. Copies of the information provided for the initial excess property determination are included for
reference purposes (Exhibit #3). The adjoining property owners must incur all costs to prepare a deed or a
revised deed and survey to accurately describe the land to be conveyed. In addition, the survey and deed must
include all utility and infrastructure easements to ensure the city can maintain utilities and infrastructure. Once
conveyed, the land will become part of the taxable land calculations.
The excess right-of-way is not large enough to create a buildable lot in this subdivision; therefore, the City
Manager recommends that the excess property identified in Exhibit #2 be conveyed to the abutting property
owner in accordance with Exception C of the Procedures for Sale and Disposition of Real Property. All costs to
survey the land and prepare a deed for the transfer of the areas shall be the sole responsibility of the adjoining
property owners.
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Cxhihi/. # I City of Dover
(!~) RECEIVED
APR 2 0 2016
CITY MANAGER/MAYOR
107 Silver Lake Drive
Dover, De 19901
April 14, 2016
Certified Mail
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager
City Hall
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, De 19901
Dear Mr. Koenig:
It has been months since we last communicated regarding the abandonment of the
city owned property abutting our property at 107 Silver Lake Drive, Dover, De. My wife
and I are very anxious to conclude the transfer of the property we first discussed with you
in December 2014. We are currently removing young saplings and gum trees on our
property, and if there are no objections, we will do the same for the property to be
transferred.
At your earliest convenience, would you kindly inform us of your progress,
including an estimate of how much longer the process will take. We sincerely appreciate
your efforts and hope to hear from you very soon.
Bruce D . Parham
(£)uffe)lf~
Della M. Parham
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PROCEEDING: Legislative, Finance & Administration Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager's Office DATE SUBMITTED: July 2, 2015
PREPARED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager
SUBJECT: Disposal of excess property- Silver Lake Drive (East Lake Gardens)
REFERENCE: NIA
RELATED PROJECT: NIA
REVIEWED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager; Donna Mitchell, Controller
EXHIBITS: Attachment A: Copy of Real Property Tax Map (East Lake Gardens); Attachment B: Copy of
property survey for 107 Silver Lake Drive; Attachment C: Letter Received on March 19, 2015; Attachment D:
Letter Received on September 30, 2014. Attachment E: Proposed Procedure for Sale and Disposition of Real
Property.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $0 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $0
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): NIA
TIME TIMETABLE: NIA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Determine that the property is excess property. 2. Authorize the City
Manager to convey the excess property in accordance with Exception C of the Procedures for Sale and
Disposition of Real Property.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City Manager's Office has received a request to abandon a certain portion ofright-of-way adjacent to
property owned by Bruce & Della Parham at 107 Silver Lake Drive in the East Lake Gardens Subdivision. Mr.
and Mrs. Parham wish to make various improvements to their property and would like to take ownership of an
irregular piece of right-of-way adjacent to their property. Attachment A shows the real property tax map for the
subdivision and outlines the varying width right-of-way for Silver Lake Drive. The right-of-way adjacent to
107 Silver Lake Drive is 85 feet wide; where as other rights-of-way in the subdivision are only approximately
50 feet wide. Attachment B shows that approximately thirty-nine (39) of the eighty-five (85) feet is
unimproved. Mr. & Mrs. Parham are currently maintaining this area adjacent to their property. The City of
Dover has no plans to further improve or enhance this right-of-way.
The excess right-of-way is not large enough to create a buildable lot in this subdivision; therefore, the City
Manager recommends that the excess property described above be conveyed to the abutting property owner in
accordance with Exception C of the Procedures for Sale and Disposition of Real Property. All costs to survey
the land and prepare a deed for the transfer of the areas shall be the sole responsibility of Mr. & Mrs. Parham.
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East Lake Gardens Subdivision - Lot 58 (PB#4 Pg#3)
140 Mifflin Road e.0o'5-(..~.I'.:, - a\-o<., # l 07 Silver Lake Drive - City of Dover
Dover, Delaware 19904
East Dover Hundred - Kent County - State of Delaware
(302) 6744550 rb~ l'!>o ~-'Ft o+,
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Attachment C
City of Dover
RECEIVED
MAR 19 2015
CITY MANAGER/MAYOR
107 Silver Lake Dr.
Dover, De 19901
March 16, 2015
Mr. Scott Koenig
City Manager
City Hall
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, De 19903
Dear Mr. Koenig,
I am writing as a follow up to our conversation in December 2014. At that time we discussed the
possibility of the City abandoning the City owned property adjacent to 107 Silver Lake Drive in Dover DE.
As mentioned previously, the issue of access to our existing property and our desire to build a garage makes
attainment of the adjacent City owned property the ideal solution for us. I appreciate the fact that you are
busy with the affairs of the City so I respectfully ask if there is anything we can do to expedite the process,
please let us know. I will follow up with a phone call in about a week to see if anything is needed from us
to move the process forward. Thank you for you consideration and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
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Della M . Parham
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Attachment D
City of Dover
RECEIVED
SEP 30 2014
CITY MANAGER/MAYOR.
107 Silver Lake Drive
Dover, De 19901
September 27, 2014
Mr. Scott Koenig
City Manager
City Hall
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, De 19903
Dear Mr. Koenig,
Thank you for coming out to our home on Friday, August 29, 2014. We are writing as a
follow up to our discussion last month. We are very interested in purchasing the vacant lot
adjacent to our home at 107 Silver Lake Drive, Dover, De.
At your earliest convenience, please let us know if the City of Dover is still interested in
selling this lot. Thank you again for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Bruce D. Parham, D.D.S.
~Dena M. Parham
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Attachment E
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PROPOSED PROCEDURB
POR SALE AND DISPOSfflON OF REAL PROPSRTY
1. PUUOSE
To . . .Um a pollcf for tit• City o! Dowr flllUl.aiac the u and dilpomdall of_,.. luda.
Z. UWS AND POUCDS
Qty '11Dollw' Coa of OtdUll&IOII, CIWptlr 2, Adica. IV. Secda 2-99. llldlorilll
diapalll of Ualll pllpllty. .
tM.,. MIi
J. DnDMINA'l'ION
A.aa,wt ...............utl ... a&y ..... lll&'Dllolllndll_fft _ _ ...
. . . . . . . . of_. land wauld ••• dltMl ao1111a.,flln..,
,._,, ...... Anlnce ~ lhll . . DIMl'Cll:J c..dltl 111 ..... "" .......
w111...-. .._ ..
A. '1'11e uaf.dld,ie •d PiAlnce Commltlcie, .,.a NClivfng a ""flllll ro dilpale or. . .
ra1 pn,perty. ar.u. prior ro adina • -,c,nunendaCioft ro .. ~ CiLJ Couaa&,
mqua IU plllimlt inrOffllltion lncl\Mth1g, but not lilllltcd co. Illa 1bllowlq:
a-1) creterminld011 tltat nbja:t parcel u not requilwd by any odi11r City clllputmeat.
a-2) wrla. expllaa.liDn of why a,bjecc pll'OII is now surplul.
•·3) dlllnnilladan ofwllldlet a mftUW cllan&e "MNld llllllaco the Ille Yllue of 111bjact
pu,el and C'aCICNMNlld aid dl•p It wamrttN.
a-4) determine it pmeel's euct loaadaft 111d 1lza ii known and, ll not, NCOmlllllld
whether said parcel should - surveyed by Ille City prior to any ale aae111pts.
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Attachment E
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.... • -Salo -
and Dilpalldall or &...a Ptoperty
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Plp'tlto
II. DoYer City Counc:il, aft« 1WelYiftl a po.sidve recoftlmendalion rro111 1118 lAl&alat!ve and
Pinanca CofflftltlD co diapaae of a sur,tus parcel· or fand. .._.I, • put or i•
cleJibeado111:
b-1) docindne It clilfal ot Ille,.... i1 ill._ City'• ltac ........_
b-2) •Etrnalll ll.....a "1 ale. .it. or-OIIIII' llllW waald Illa
inbllUC.f.
aw• City'•
b·3) damli• if . . City Plaanar lllould bs &'lllcmted Co illitfa1e ZW1111111f11 p.l'OOlduaea.
b°") piblicill fie plldnmc lnfilnarloft _ _ , . lllo apJu1 . . - ind 1U aYIUlltUlly
for pufCIIM9 IO ... ,.... publia at a..t- a wak r.. two __.. tn a loal
IIOWlplPlr,
b-'l make put,lfo, ud a put ot tu ,...., all wrlam ooueap,ad • ...._. lld,
after tbs publlctdai ~ o! Secdaa ,, Plr.qrtptl 9(4) . . -,. lilald I
public heutna ro ftlOlhoie Ill)' odllr aftllal llput.
C. Dover Cicy c.ncu. 1811' \IOlflw to ptvoad with the .r. of •rplM llncl, ~
delienld111:
c-1) if III unbilad ........ ls ...... ID tllllblilll a ffl!niffl\al lCDlplable prloe.
c,.2) whodw ro all . . ,-.a by pabllo . - or by 11111111 bid, and .._ 11D
111lnJinum II a•J•ble offer will lie. ·
c·l) Ille ct.,. 111d _,. of liCMltislq, with & tnini111u111 of -,oae bdQI
1dvertialllllt cw:a a . _ fOI' two wb in a . . . . . - of pneral dlalllldon
within Ille coullty.
c"') whedler die ~ o f. . sum,uadirc & paiticular u
may INI aadl that
die blll inllnl&I of tJII Clty would bl lUY8d by lisdna tha propaty for Ille with
a llcenaf Nl1 tllalll •JIIIL
o. City Starr 111all, wil" CoU11Clt dirtedon:
d•l) arnnae tor alwrdame11tof . . Ille
d-2) draft dm Ille blll llllin& Cl1ff a dfsrlpdon of tho parc:41 to lie IOld, dme, dim, 1111d
place or ale or bid apenlna. lho Wffls and OOlldldon, ol ate, and t1w City'•
atMtion of acctp4111m or ~ of any or aJI bids received ac rhe time of Ille
or bid opcnhla.
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Attachment E
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d-3) order Md dillrlbllll a .,fflcltnt number or Ille bills for po1tin1 and disufbudan ua
die County CollCthoua. u die lit.c, and in Ille ptteral ara of the parcel.
d-') olJllin tJll arvm or a p,at rdOIIII ......_. it111d ale Is ro be a public IIICUon.
d-S) canduc:t die Ille and submit the ....i11 co Dowr City Council.
d-') obtain lhe arvlca of a Uceaal aal - ...t If Ala 11 ta be brokered.
S. Dcvar Cliy Cvlalcll, after conftmlinJ Ch• ale, 1llall:
•1> Rquar 1111 City Solfclcor ta pnpue I deed for execution and ro amnae tot final
lilldelMIC willa . . purchuu " wtddl dane Ult City will deliver Ille deed, Ille
pun:1ur will --111 b&llnc:m due. ud die Cit)' Solidtor wW. ftCOl'd &aid ._.,
In t h e ~ of Deedl Offlm tor bu county.
F. It any mz11 , . _ of 111111 la too 1111111 or lm,zulat fn sblpe to be of any wlm lo
u,-. adieli • u abaDIS owns, lt .,..y lte dd iu JUdl owner ac eltllcr lu b
qpn.i.11111 fair lalbl ,arm. or at itl &Jr matcc wbae u esablilhell by tire aty•s
II a - t NIIIIIIII. wfli• • Oau,idl lllall ldect. t1le C:Olfa of till, appraud and all
Japl OOIII ..U • paid by lie owner , e q ~ tho collwyuce.
0, CGIII of Coll,,.,_,.
UUII . . _ lpSl8ld by DcMr a&, CauncU, all INl llld a:olll, lepl or Olbtrwlll,
uenallw will! Ille ale aad conwyance oC Ill . . , Jaalda IUll be pale! by Illa
parchuer.
5. UCIPltONS 10 STANDAIU> Mnll<>D 01' DJSP0Sm0N
Sale CO ag ahvuinr pww· When, In du, oplnion or CJry Council, a publfc: tale would be
dc:Uimmral co Ute lands of an abua.i:r, and/or Illar a public sale would plac.e die abutaer at Wlduc
ruk; or that the combination of abullier's land ud Clly's land would be subscantially pealm' in
value than !hat of die aim of thtt parcels corwdercd indlvfdually, Oover City Council may dl.recc
the City Assmoc to bave preplffd one or more unbialfld fee •ppraisals o( die pu:et. Thereafter,
the .tubject land will be offend ror ale r.o the said abutt.er al Ike appf'liJal prica, plu.1 !:ha apprmal
roes. plus Ille lepl co.us. In tfle event lhc offer is not ac:cepred, a public ale may be ocdcad.
Examples of detrimental affect mi&J,c be whll\ tM surplus City parcel lies becwecn • lbuttin&
or
property and !he .meer and development of I.tie pll'Clll would obsenlet vfslblitty dte atJutl.er's
property, or when che surplus p11cul Is ioncd mutcHamlly and abuts a iinsfe fllrnlly .,-.-1.
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Attachment E
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Yndn pl Jeedr A 1111da of lands may be lfPllMd w11111 II fa mown beyond doubt dlal such a
IIMl-'l•..-1oar ..._ llwl fie llndl
a,..,. utd/r,r •
ID• er...._
a ·dollar ror dollar• 111a111&
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on & •111uue foot for tbot"
Br. . . C
C:Oo.,....,olodd +er«aV« w+ulfdebks penm· City ..,.ufsldons ror coads, udlky -,ae.
etc. 111&7. ,o.r ncll usa,e la ecc:omplbflal, S.w a IIMll llltp of land tbM ls odd dllp!ld 111d
YAbuiktlblD. DcMI' City Coulldl may~ Ille convoym of mis ll'rlp of land co Ill uumn,
°"
PfllPlllt1 °"'*' 1-.quM ot 111d .,.,..._ "Ole prb b' . _ lands IILIU a.o • the amo cost liuls
.. Iba& pid by die CILy. Ir CORV011ftCC is .... In acw of two ,-rs att« the . . of acy
eocpi#,., '*'
h oonafdarldan sblll tlthu be bwd an a pdm fllcatallshed by III uoblalDIS . .
.....,,. _ . • ._ billa of dl8 value added II die lln&alls p,apaty by Ille aoquialdaft of llid
Jand1, • on ee City'• mat bub tor the pll'Oll aiQUIIDd ftJr fllflldoa. wllichcMsr Dowr a&y
OMdl all IIIICII. All ,-, lllpl or odlerwbe, vrcirw wllh tho coaveywu:ie ue co IIIIO plf.cl
bykpun:MW.
Donedon or J •ad m Naa::Pmftc Qcpaigtfou: 11. ID u.o oplalOll or Dowr Qty c.ecn, ._
, wh of a,-.1 af lllCISI find IO& IIOfl1ldt ....,sndoo would a. la the bait In...- of 1119
Cley of Dower, CollllCD Ihm nmrves lllflD 1'3dfdle dJhC., 11111D 1sac:h daudon.
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on July 13, 2015, at
6:03 p.m. with Chairman Hare presiding. Members present were Mr. Sudler (anived at 6:08 p.m.),
Ms. Maucher, and Mr. Shevock. Mr. Cole was absent. Members of Council present were
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil (arrived at 7:02 p.m.), Mr. Lewis (anived at 6:55 p.m.), Mr. Hosfelt,
Mr. Hutchison, and Mr. Slavin. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Shevock moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Mancher and unanimously
carried.
Fiscal Year 2014/15 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program - Police Vehicle
ComputerNideo Technology Upgrades & SORT Firearms
Major Marvin Mailey, Deputy Chief of Police, advised members that the Dover Police Department
recently submitted a grant application through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) for the
2015 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). He stated that the Dover Police Department intends to
upgrade/replace nine (9) additional vehicle computer/video systems. Grant funding will be
combined with $54,000 budgeted for the mobile data computer (MDC) portion of the system for this
purchase. Major Mailey stated that these systems will be purchased for the nine (9) new vehicles
that will be coming on line during FY16. The vendor for the purchase would be CO BAN and was
approved as a sole vendor last year when grant funds were used for the same purpose. This brand
of equipment is currently being used by the State Police and other agencies throughout the state.
Major Mailey indicated that a portion of the funds would also be used to replace three (3) shotguns
and night scopes for the department's Special Operations Response Team (SORT), noting that the
weapons are more than 20 years old. This purchase would be awarded to a state contract vendor that
is an authorized gun dealer.
Major Mailey stated that this grant request is for $48,891 from the state to assist with the purchase
of these items. He informed members that the grant had been applied for; however, to date, it had
not been approved. Major Mailey indicated that the police department was quite certain that the
grant would be approved, since it is an annual application.
Staff recommended approval of the grant project, as requested.
Ms. Maucher moved to recommend approval of the grant project, as requested. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Disposal of Excess Property - Silver Lake Drive (East Lake Gardens)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, informed members that the City Manager's Office had received
a request to abandon a certain portion of right-of-way adjacent to property owned by Bruce and
Della Parham at 107 Silver Lake Drive in the East Lake Gardens Subdivision. He stated that ·
Mr. and Mrs. Parham wished to make various improvements to their property and would like to take
ownership of an irregular piece of right-of-way adjacent to it.
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Mr. Koenig reviewed a property survey for 107 Silver Lake Drive and explained that Mr. Parham's
driveway is located off of the odd shaped right-of-way on Silver Lake Drive and Mr. Parham mows
approximately 40 feet of grass before he gets to the actual edge of the roadway. Mr. Koenig stated
that Mr. Parham contacted him to determine the City's interest in disposing of this excess
right-of-way because he is desirous of expanding his house and adding on a garage.
Mr. Koenig reviewed the real property tax map for the subdivision outlining the varying widths of
the rights-of-way for Silver Lake Drive, noting that the right-of-way adjacent to
107 Silver Lake Drive is 85 feet wide; whereas, other rights-of-way in the subdivision are only
approximately 50 feet wide. Mr. Koenig informed members that approximately 39 feet of the 85
foot right-of-way is unimproved. He stated that Mr. and Mrs. Parham are currently maintaining this
area adjacent to their property and the City of Dover has no plans to further improve or enhance this
right-of-way. Mr. Koenig explained that the City may have previously desired to put in an additional
boat ramp in this area; however, during his employment with the City, it has never been pursued, nor
had there been any indication that the City would pursue adding a boat ramp or any type of parking
in this area. He stated that Mr. Parham' s request is essentially that the City allow him to hire a
surveyor and create a deed to transfer this excess right-of-way to his property. Mr. Koenig explained
that once this parcel is transferred, it would become part of Mr. Parham's lot and part of the taxable
real property in the City.
Mr. Koenig stated that the excess right-of-way is not large enough to create a buildable lot in this
subdivision; therefore, it was his recommendation that the excess property be conveyed to the
abutting property owner in accordance with Exception C of the Procedures for Sale and Disposition
of Real Property. He advised that all costs to survey the land and prepare a deed for the transfer of
the area shall be the sole responsibility of Mr. and Mrs. Parham, if they wish to proceed, and that
staff would review all of the documentation prior to signature.
Staff recommended the following: 1) determine that the property is excess property; and 2) authorize
the City Manager to convey the excess property in accordance with Exception C of the Procedures
for Sale and Disposition of Real Property.
Referring to the excess property to be conveyed to Mr. Parham, Mr. Shevock questioned the amount
of money that this would add to the tax roll. Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that the amount was
difficult to distinguish as an unbuildable lot by itself, noting that it would essentially be added to the
land value of Mr. Parham's parcel and the assessor would appropriately value it.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig explained that if Mr. Parham were to build a garage, this would
add another assessment.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that he could not determine that the City had any use for
this property; therefore, it is excess.
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In response to Mr. Anderson and referring to the real property tax map for the subdivision,
Mr. Koenig explained that Mr. Parham's property was labeled as parcel 06 and is located
immediately adjacent to Silver Lake Drive, beginning where the right-of-way increases to 85 feet and
running all the way to the lake.
Mr. Anderson questioned whether this property was near Sunset Drive, noting that residential
complaints were previously received because people did not have access to get out of the driveway.
Responding, Mr. Koenig referred to the real property tax map for the subdivision, explaining his
understanding that Garden Lane used to extend further to the right of the word Garden as depicted
on the map. He stated that the right-of-way was abandoned to a property owner in 1985 and became
part of the subject property. Mr. Koenig indicated that this situation was similar but not quite the
same. Referring to the complaints, he stated that staff had reviewed the surveys of at least one (1)
of the property owners, as well as the Council minutes where the right-of-way was abandoned.
Mr. Koenig stated that, based on his non-legal review, it appeared that the property owner had done
things correctly in accordance with what he was granted by the City.
In response to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Koenig advised that, to his knowledge, there were no utilities
in this right-of-way and that the survey of the area would determine the existence of any utilities.
Mr. Koenig explained that there was an overhead pole line on the east side of the property where the
right-of-way becomes 85 feet, which carries electric, telephone, and cable. He stated his
understanding that the water and sewer lines were in Silver Lake Drive. Mr. Koenig informed
members that the City would maintain a utility easement over any utilities indicated by the survey.
Regarding the access issue referred to by Mr. Anderson, Mayor Christiansen stated that there is a fire
hydrant that is located on private property due to the City conveying the property. Mr. Koenig stated
that the fire hydrant in this area would most likely be abandoned or moved in the future.
Mr. Hutchison questioned whether the City had canvassed the neighborhood to determine what the
feelings were regarding this matter. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that the neighborhood had not
been canvassed and letters were not sent to the neighborhood because this situation was different
than when the City abandons the full right-of-way. He stated that if members would like that to be
done, staff could do it just to make sure there are no objections.
Mr. Shevock moved to recommend, provided local property owners are surveyed and there
are no problems, that a certain portion of right-of-way adjacent to property located at
107 Silver Lake Drive in the East Lake Gardens Subdivision, owned by Bruce and
Della Parham, be determined to be excess property, and that the City Manager be authorized
to convey the excess property in accordance with Exception C of the Procedures for Sale and
Disposition of Real Property, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Ms. Maucher and unanimously carried.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 27, 2015 PAGE26
would be COBAN and was approved as a sole vendor last year when grant funds
were used for the same purpose. This brand of equipment is currently being used by
the State Police and other agencies throughout the state.
Major Mailey indicated that a portion of the funds would also be used to replace three
(3) shotguns and night scopes for the department's Special Operations Response
Team (SORT), noting that the weapons are more than 20 years old. This purchase
would be awarded to a state contract vendor that is an authorized gun dealer.
Major Mailey stated that this grant request is for $48,891 from the state to assist with
the purchase of these items. He informed members that the grant had been applied
for; however, to date, it had not been approved. Major Mailey indicated that the
police department was quite certain that the grant would be approved, since it is an
annual application.
Staff recommended approval of the grant project, as requested.
The Committee recommended approval of the grant project, as requested.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lewis
absent).
Disposal of Excess Property - Silver Lake Drive (East Lake Gardens)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, informed members that the City Manager's Office
had received a request to abandon a certain portion of right-of-way adjacent to
property owned by Bruce and Della Parham at 107 Silver Lake Drive in the East
Lake Gardens Subdivision. He stated that Mr. and Mrs. Parham wished to make
various improvements to their property and would like to take ownership of an
irregular piece of right-of-way adjacent to it.
Mr. Koenig reviewed a property survey for 107 Silver Lake Drive and explained that
Mr. Parham 's driveway is located off of the odd shaped right-of-way on Silver Lake
Drive and Mr. Parham mows approximately 40 feet of grass before he gets to the
actual edge of the roadway. Mr. Koenig stated that Mr. Parham contacted him to
determine the City's interest in disposing of this excess right-of-way because he is
desirous of expanding his house and adding on a garage.
Mr. Koenig reviewed the real property tax map for the subdivision outlining the
varying widths of the rights-of-way for Silver Lake Drive, noting that the
right-of-way adjacent to 107 Silver Lake Drive is 85 feet wide; whereas, other
rights-of-way in the subdivision are only approximately 50 feet wide. Mr. Koenig
informed members that approximately 39 feet of the 85 foot right-of-way is
unimproved. He stated that Mr. and Mrs. Parham are currently maintaining this area
adjacent to their property and the City of Dover has no plans to further improve or
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 27, 2015 PAGE 27
enhance this right-of-way. Mr. Koenig explained that the City may have previously
desired to put in an additional boat ramp in this area; however, during his
employment with the City, it has never been pursued, nor had there been any
indication that the City would pursue adding a boat ramp or any type of parking in
this area. He stated that Mr. Parham's request is essentially that the City allow him
to hire a surveyor and create a deed to transfer this excess right-of-way to his
property. Mr. Koenig explained that once this parcel is transferred, it would become
part of Mr. Parham's lot and part of the taxable real property in the City.
Mr. Koenig stated that the excess right-of-way is not large enough to create a
buildable lot in this subdivision; therefore, it was his recommendation that the excess
property be conveyed to the abutting property owner in accordance with Exception
C of the Procedures for Sale and Disposition of Real Property. He advised that all
costs to survey the land and prepare a deed for the transfer of the area shall be the
sole responsibility of Mr. and Mrs. Parham, if they wish to proceed, and that staff
would review all of the documentation prior to signature.
Staff recommended the following: 1) determine that the property is excess property;
and 2) authorize the City Manager to convey the excess property in accordance with
Exception C of the Procedures for Sale and Disposition of Real Property.
Referring to the excess property to be conveyed to Mr. Parham, Mr. Shevock
questioned the amount of money that this would add to the tax roll. Responding,
Mr. Koenig explained that the amount was difficult to distinguish as an unbuildable
lot by itself, noting that it would essentially be added to the land value of
Mr. Parham's parcel and the assessor would appropriately value it.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig explained that if Mr. Parham were to build a
garage, this would add another assessment.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that he could not determine that the City
had any use for this property; therefore, it is excess.
In response to Mr. Anderson and referring to the real property tax map for the
subdivision, Mr. Koenig explained that Mr. Parham 's property was labeled as parcel
06 and is located immediately adjacent to Silver Lake Drive, beginning where the
right-of-way increases to 85 feet and running all the way to the lake.
Mr. Anderson questioned whether this property was near Sunset Drive, noting that
residential complaints were previously received because people did not have access
to get out of the driveway. Responding, Mr. Koenig referred to the real property tax
map for the subdivision, explaining his understanding that Garden Lane used to
extend further to the right of the word Garden as depicted on the map. He stated that
the right-of-way was abandoned to a property owner in 1985 and became part of the
subject property. Mr. Koenig indicated that this situation was similar but not quite
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the same. Referring to the complaints, he stated that staff had reviewed the surveys
of at least one ( 1) of the property owners, as well as the Council minutes where the
right-of-way was abandoned. Mr. Koenig stated that, based on his non-legal review,
it appeared that the property owner had done things correctly in accordance with what
he was granted by the City.
In response to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Koenig advised that, to his knowledge, there
were no utilities in this right-of-way and that the survey of the area would determine
the existence of any utilities. Mr. Koenig explained that there was an overhead pole
line on the east side of the property where the right-of-way becomes 85 feet, which
carries electric, telephone, and cable. He stated his understanding that the water and
sewer lines were in Silver Lake Drive. Mr. Koenig informed members that the City
would maintain a utility easement over any utilities indicated by the survey.
Regarding the access issue referred to by Mr. Anderson, Mayor Christiansen stated
that there is a fire hydrant that is located on private property due to the City
conveying the property. Mr. Koenig stated that the fire hydrant in this area would
most likely be abandoned or moved in the future.
Mr. Hutchison questioned whether the City had canvassed the neighborhood to
determine what the feelings were regarding this matter. Responding, Mr. Koenig
stated that the neighborhood had not been canvassed and letters were not sent to the
neighborhood because this situation was different than when the City abandons the
full right-of-way. He stated that if members would like that to be done, staff could
do it just to make sure there are no objections.
The Committee recommended, provided local property owners are surveyed and
there are no problems, that a certain portion of right-of-way adjacent to property
located at 107 Silver Lake Drive in the East Lake Gardens Subdivision, owned by
Bruce and Della Parham, be determined to be excess property, and that the City
Manager be authorized to convey the excess property in accordance with Exception
C of the Procedures for Sale and Disposition of Real Property, as recommended by
staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Lewis
absent).
Time line for Review of Fiscal Year 2016/17 Budget (Deferred during the meeting
ofJune 22, 2015)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the FY 16 Budget Calendar. He explained
that advancing the timeline would create challenges regarding revenue projection.
Mr. Koenig informed members that City Council recently adopted the FY 16 Budget
which included the expected revenue projections, and the State did maintain the
expected levels; however, it remained an unknown factor until the end of June. He
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Legislative, Finance & Administration Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: July 29, 2016
PREPARED BY: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning and Community Development, and
Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager
SUBJECT: Disposal of Excess Property – 106 and 110 South New Street – Offer from NCALL Research, Inc.
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: Downtown Development District / Restoring Central
Dover
APPROVALS: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager and Donna Mitchell, CPA, City Controller
EXHIBITS: Letter dated July 21, 2016 from Karen Speakman, Deputy Director, NCALL Research, Inc.;
Procedure for Sale and Disposition of Real Property
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A
AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A
TIMETABLE: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Determine that the property is excess property; 2. Authorize the City Manager
to complete a final agreement of sale to NCALL Research, Inc. for $10,000 per property.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of Dover acquired the subject properties through a land donation from the House of Pride in 2015.
Prior to the donation from the House of Pride, these properties were encumbered by a lien for demolition
expenses. City staff considers these properties to be excess properties, as the City has no use for the property
and the City will be better served by these properties being redeveloped and restored as taxable owner occupied
properties.
The City of Dover has a procedure for Sale and Disposition of Real Property. The procedure includes a
“Standard Method of Disposition” which begins at the Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee. The
steps are articulated in the procedure, but include first a decision by Council (after a favorable recommendation
by the Committee) to dispose of the surplus property, and subsequently the method of disposal (auction or
sealed bid). The procedure also includes “Exceptions to Standard Method of Disposition”, which states as
Exception D, “Donation of Land to Non-Profit Organizations: If, in the opinion of the Dover City Council, the
donation of a parcel of excess land to a non-profit organization would be in the best interest of the City of
Dover, Council then reserves unto itself the right to make such a donation.
In this case, NCALL Research, Inc. has submitted an offer to purchase the subject properties for an amount
below the assessed value of the land; therefore, the transaction represents a partial donation on the City’s part.
Sale of these properties to NCALL is consistent with the goals of the Downtown Development District and
Restoring Central Dover, to foster home ownership for low and moderate income households. This also
supports the City’s goal and mandate to affirmatively further fair housing by allowing for location choices for
low and moderate income households.
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If the offers from NCALL Research, Inc. are accepted, the City of Dover would need to write off a portion of
the City’s expenses related to the prior demolition as well as other charges. A summary of the write-offs is as
follows, based on the offer from NCALL Research, Inc. and the summary of prior expenses.
Address Offer Price Expenses Write-Off City’s Assessed
Amount (Loss) Land Value
106 South New Street $10,000 $21,902.75 $11,902.75 $13,100
110 South New Street $10,000 $37,015.50 $27,015.50 $11,600
Staff recommends transferring the properties to NCALL Research, Inc. for the development of owner occupied
housing in exchange for a payment of $10,000 per property.
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NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGRlCULTURAL LIFE
AND LABOR RESEARCH FUND, INC.
"First in housing services, because we care."
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS July 21, 2016
James McGiffin, Jr. Scott Koenig
President
City Manager
J. Randall Kunkle City of Dover
Vice President P.O . Box475
Tracey Harvey Dover, DE 19903
Secretary RE : Properties at 110 and 106 S. New Street
Dear Mr. Koenig:
Dan Kuennen
Treasurer
NCALL Research, Inc. would like to purchase the two lots at 110 S. New Street and 106 S.
David Annis New Street for $10,000 each from the City of Dover for the construction of owner occupied
Joe Belden houses. As you know NCALL is a Dover-based non-profit housing organization that is the lead
agency for the Restoring Central Dover effort. NCALL, along with Central Delaware Habitat
Vickie Bryant
for Humanity and MHDC, is building houses for first-time home buyers in Central Dover and
Jacqueline Chatmon we are targeting our efforts primarily with in the Downtown Development District. NCALL
also provides pre-purchase counseling which assists first-time home buyers through the
Rev. William Grimes
process of becoming mortgage ready and we have assisted over 8,000 Delaware families in
Christine Harris becoming homeowners. More information about NCALL and Restoring Central Dover can be
found at our website, www.ncall.org.
Jeanine K.leimo
John Moore I have attached sample house plans of what we intend to build. We are in the midst of
applying for grant subsidies to make the houses affordable to area households and I would
Amy Walls
need a signed agreement of sale by August 8th in order to submit sufficient documentation
to the Federal Home Loan Bank and DSHA's Housing Development Fund. We plan to
EXECUTIVE purchase the lots upon receipt of these two grants, which I expect would be by January 2017 .
DIRECTOR
Joe L. Myer
I look forward to the City of Dover's approval of this offer and I will then develop an
Agreement of Sale document to be executed. If you should need any additional information,
BOARD MEMBER
EMERITUS please do not hesitate to contact me at 678-9400 or kspeakman@ncall.org.
Lee Reno
Sincerely,
John Frisk
Roland R . Ridgeway ~ 6,~ lI -
Karen B. Speakman
Deputy Director
363 Saulsbury Road, Dover, DE 19904 • (302) 678-9400 • Fax (302) 678-9058 • www.ncall.org
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PROPO SED PROCE DURE
FOR SALE AND DISPO SITION OF REAL PROPE RTY
l. PlJRPOSE
To establish a policy for the City of Dover replatin g the sale and disposition of excea
Janda.
Z.. LAWSA NDPOU Cll'S
Cily of Dcrler Code of OJdinances, Chlpla' 2, Article IV, Secdon 2-99, ...aborims the Ille
1nd
dispcwl of emm pqerty . ·
3. DE'l'BRMJNATION
A <lty Stiff member, upon dell:rmiding tlllt a Qty OWDlld parcel of lad .ii acea in nafum ad
dm die cffspml of IUCb lud would be bea.efldll to the City of Cova', will mqvest, thmaab die
lcai"'dv e and F1mnce Commiam, dllt tile Doftr' City Council cansidcr dflpoa1 of sach ·land.
4'. STANDARD Mlt'l'ROD 01' DISPOSIDON
A. 1be Ugislat iw lad Finance Commlaiee, upon m:eiving a request to dispose ot acea
real property, ahall, plior to making a recommendation to the Dowr' City Coundl,
request all perdaent infonnad.on including, but not limical to, tile following:
a-1) delerminalioa that subject parcel ii not iequired by any oeher City department.
a-2) wriuen explalla&ion of why subject pucel is now surplus.
a-3) determinadon of whether a mnin1 change would enhance the ale value of subject
paRZ1 and recommend Slid chlnp if wanante d.
a-4) determine if parcel's exact location and size is known and, if not, mcommend
whether said parcel should be surveyed by lhe City prior to any sale attempts.
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. •· • • 'Sa le and DilpOliti
Pt pT W Q
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on or RWll Property -
B. Dover City Council, after
receiv ing a positive recommendati
Finance Commiuee to dis
pose of a surplus parcel
on from the Leaialadve and
deliberations: of lan d, shllll, u pu t
of its
b-1) demrmine If dil po lll
of the pm ad is in the Ci ty'
s beat intm'eltl.
b-2) deletmine if dilP"I"
by Ille, sift, or an e other
int ma ts. mew would best aw a. Qt y'•
l>-3) determine if1he City Pla
nner should be requested to ini
tia te ftlllDftin& procedma.
M ) publicim tho peatin
Mt informldon canceming the
up lu
for pu rcb ue to die pn en .l
newspaper.
vallc at least on.ioe a weeks pa red ind its availability
for tw o we eb in a local
b-S) ma ke public, uul a
pu t of the NCOl'd, all written
aft er the publicizing requh comsspoadence roceiwcl an
emen d,
public ha rin g to leCl!liw any .tl of Se cd oa 4, Pa rq np h B(4) ue met. hold a
OCber citizr.n input.
C. Dover Ci ty Council, aft
er VOtin& to pm cee d with
delermine: the • of mrpl.111 Jmd. lbal1
(°') c-1 ) if 111 unbiued w ni
c-2 ) whether to 1811 the
lll ii ·aeeded to ala bli sh a minimum
'
.ac ep llb le price.
pm ml by pa bli c auction
minimum uceptlble oft'er wi or by a!llJed bid , an d wb
ll be. l& the
c-3) the decree ud sco
pe of adYelt
adverti.sement once a week for ising, with a minimum of apasm:e bdDa
two weeb in a newspaper
within die county. of pn ea l ciJ1:u1ation
c- i) whether the circwnatln
cel of and surmunding a pa rti
cu lar sal
the best interests of the City
would be ll:I Wd by listing the e may be such 1hat
a licensed real escate qe nL property for sale wi th
D. City Staff shall, with Co
uncil diNCtion:
d· 1) arrange for advertiJem
ent of die sale
d·2 ) draft the Siie bill main&
out a dacripcion of lhe pa
rcel to be
pla ce of sale or bid CJ1Jen
in1. the am s and conditions sold, time, dale. and
reservation of acceptance or ~ of sale, and the City's
on of any or aJl bids
or bid opening. received at the time of sale
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PaECTlrc
.J Prop erty -
d-3) order and diatribua: a sufficient number of sale
bills for posting
and distribution in
the Cou nty Cou rtho use, a the site, and
in the general area of the parc el.
d-4) abtain the selYicm of a pmf eaio nal auct
ioneer if said ale is to be a publ ic auct ion.
d-S} cond uct the II.le and submit the miu lts
to Dow r City Cou ncil.
d-6) obtain the Jel'Yices of a lice n.d real utal
e apn t if sale is to be brok ered .
B. Dover City Council. aftm' conf umin g the
sale. shal l:
e-1) iequ est the City Soli citor to prepue a
deed for exec ution and to mnn ge for final
settlement wilb the puichuer at which lime
the City will deliver the deed, the
purchaser will pay all balances due. and die Qty
Solicitor will ftJCOid said deed,
in the Recorder of Deeds Office for Kent COU
tlty.
F. If any excess pam el of land Is too SJDll1 or
im&
anyone other- than an abutting owner, it may be ular in shape to be of any 'Yllue ta
IOld. co such owner at eithe r its fee
appr aise d fair mar bt value, or at itl f'ai.r
madm!t value as emblisbed by du: CilJ1s
. . . . - t ftlCOldl. wlaic:bewr OJuacil lhlll lelec:t.
lep l com sball be paid by the owner .mquestin ne costs of the appraisal Ind all
g the convey.nee.
G. Com of Conveyance
U.alm OCherw1se specified by DcMlr' al)' Council, all
fees and coses, legal or otbenri.se,
associaaed with tbe Ille 111d canvey1nce of Ill
excess lands shall be paid by Cbe
pmcbasei'.
S. EX<21'110NS TO Sl'ANDARD METHOD
OF DJS P08 mO N
Sale to M abuHin& own er; Whe n, in the opinion of City Cou ncil. a
dettimentll oo the lands of an abutter, and/or that a publ ic sale would be
public sale would place the abuuer at undue
riak; or that the com bina tion of abuu er's land
and City 's land wou ld be subs tanti ally greU
valu e than that of the sum of the parcels cons er' in
idered indiv idua lly, Dov er City Cou ncil may
the City Assessor t.o have prepared one or more unbi dire ct
ased fee·apprai.sals of the parc el. Theceafter,
the subject land will be offeted for ale to the
said llbutter at the appraisal pric e, plus the app
fees, plus the legal costs. In the event the ofte mia l
r is not accepted, a public sale may be ordeftld.
Exa mpl es of detrimental affec t migh t be when
the surp lus City parcel lies betw een an abut tin1
property and the street and development of the parc
el would obst ruct visibility of the abut ter's
prop erty , of when the surplus parcel is zone
d multi-family and abut s a sing le family ~-
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Irado of lands· A ttade of lands may be applVYed when it is shown beyond doubt dial such a.
lrllde will be eqUll to or bealm' thlll lhe lands llD be lndcd either on a •square foot for squme foot•
memure ud/or on a •cfolJar for c1o11ar• meuuie.
?.¥ceprjm C.
CmYCPOQO of cxld . . . aml/gr tg1b11jkfablc perm's: City 1equi.titions for roads,
utility aaam.
etc. may, after such usage is accomplished, leave a small strip of land that is odd shaped and
unbuildlblc. Dover City Council may approve die conveyance of this strip of land to an mbuUing
J>RJ1*tY owner on requesl of' said owner. The prico for die. lands lhaU be at the same cost basis
as that pmid by the City. If conveyance is made in excess of two years after' the date or Qty
llCqUililiaa. dMrl the oamideradon shall either be bum on a price escah1ished by an unbiaecl fee
W"illl JDlde m Ille bisis of the value added to die lbuUin& praperty by the acq••isi.doa of aid
lands, ar on die Ci~s cost buis for the pua:I adjUllCCI fur iaflatfan, whicheYer Dova- Qty
Counc:i1811 lllect. All £eea. lepl or~ UIOCialed wilh the conveyance are to be plid
by Ille pun:ham '.
&CCll'im'D.
") Dooado g of land tg Nqn=Pmfit <>rpojp tigm: If, iD Cbo opla~' of Dover City
Coe•ncr1, ....
cbwtlml ofa pll\W maaa lml ID a nan-pmfit arpnilll ion would be in the best mlmelt of tlle
City of Do¥ct, Council lhen resezves UlllD Itself lbe right IO maim such donali.on.