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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA November 28, 2011 - 7:30 P.M. - Council Chambers - City Hall - City of Dover OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.) The “Open Forum” segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share their questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing on the agenda is prohibited and citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Council is prohibited from taking action since they are not in official session; however, they may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future. INVOCATION BY CHAPLAIN WALLACE DIXON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILWOMAN RUSSELL AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS * CONSENT AGENDA Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial shall be marked with an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. * 1. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Council Meeting of November 14, 2011 2. Certificates of Congratulations A. Dover Air Force Base B. George C. Wright, Jr. 3. Utility Committee Report - November 14, 2011 A. Request for Street Name Change - Slaughter Street (Between Loockerman Street and North Street) (Committee Recommended Approval of the Requested Street Name Change from Slaughter Street to Jerusalem Way (For the Segment of Slaughter Street Running Between West North Street and West Loockerman Street), as Recommended by the Planning Commission. It is Recommended that a Public Hearing Be Set for December 12, 2011 at 7:30 P.M.) * B. TEA/NAES Monthly Report (August) (Committee Took No Action) * C. Updates c-1. Green Energy Funding and Programming (Committee Took No Action) c-2. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit (Committee Took No Action)

Council Agenda - November 28, 2011 Page 2 * 4. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - November 14, 2011 A. Discussion - Senior Citizen Property Tax Abatement - Military Pension Exclusion (Committee Recommended that this Matter Be Referred Back to Staff for Their Review and Recommendation Within 90 Days) B. Proposed Ordinances b-1. #2011-28 - Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 7 - General Employee Pension Plan, Subdivision I - In General, Section 2-331 - Form of Benefits (Civil Unions) (Staff Sponsored) (See Item #9-A) (Committee Recommended Adoption of Ordinance #2011-28) b-2. #2011-29 - Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 2 - General Residence Zones (RG-1 and RG-2), Subsection 2.4 - Conditional Uses (New Subsection (d)) and Article 6 - Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 3 - Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, Subsection 3.1 - Schedule of Requirements (Sponsors: Bonar, Russell, and Lynn) (See Item #10) (Committee Recommended Adoption of Ordinance #2011-29) b-3. #2011-30 - FY12 Budget Revisions (Staff Sponsored) (See Item #9-B) (Committee Recommended Adoption of Ordinance #2011-30) C. Proposed Resolution No. 2011-12 Requesting the General Assembly to Amend Article IV - Financial Affairs, Section 47 - General Assessment; Levy on Utility Property of the City of Dover Charter and Proposed Ordinance #2011-31 Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-1. - Valuation and Assessment of the Dover Code (Staff Sponsored) (See Item #9-C) (Committee Recommended Approval of Staff's Recommendation for Adoption of Resolution No. 2011-12, with an Amendment to Line 21 to Include a Notation to Require the Company to Be Licensed to Conduct Business in the City of Dover and State of Delaware and to Employ Appraisers Who Are Recognized by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulations under Their Appraiser Requirements, and Adoption of Ordinance #2011-31, with an Amendment to Lines 8, 9, and 13 to Replace the Word "Shall" with "May" and Line 15 to Include a Notation to Require the Company to Be Licensed to Conduct Business in the City of Dover and State of Delaware and to Employ Appraisers Who Are Recognized by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulations under Their Appraiser Requirements) D. Evaluation of Proposals - Financing of Library and Street Program (Committee Recommended Acceptance of the PNC Bank Proposal and Preparation of an Authorizing Resolution for Council Approval) E. Public Comment Period (None) 5. 2011 Annual Report for the Downtown Dover Partnership * 6. Letter of Support for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 7. Review and Recommendation - Filling Critical Positions - Police Officers (3)

Council Agenda - November 28, 2011 Page 3 * 8. Election of Officers - Robbins Hose Company - Year 2012 Fire Line Officers A. Acceptance of Results a-1. Fire Chief - Jack I. Fortney (Uncontested) a-2. Deputy Fire Chief - Patrick A. West (Uncontested) a-3. First Assistant Fire Chief - David C. Carey (Uncontested) a-4. Second Assistant Fire Chief - Michael J. O’Connor, Jr. (Uncontested) a-5. Fourth Assistant Fire Chief - Carl Troubetaris, Sr. (Uncontested) a-6. First Line Captain - Matthew E. Carey (Uncontested) a-7. Second Line Captain - Mark Hall (Uncontested) B. Setting of Special Robbins Hose Company Election - December 6, 2011 C. Appointment of Judges - Robbins Hose Company Special Election - December 6, 2011 c-1. James Hurley c-2. Kline Kemp c-3. James Howlett (Alternate) 9. First Reading - Proposed Ordinances The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinances. Final action by Council will take place during the Second Reading of the ordinances on December 12, 2011. Copies of all proposed ordinances are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. A. #2011-28 - Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 7 - General Employee Pension Plan, Subdivision I - In General, Section 2-331 - Form of Benefits (Civil Unions) (Staff Sponsored) B. #2011-30 - FY12 Budget Revisions (Staff Sponsored) C. #2011-31 - Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-1. - Valuation and Assessment of the Dover Code (Staff Sponsored) 10. First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2011-29 The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinance. Since it is an amendment to the Zoning Code, it is recommended for referral to the Planning Commission on December 19, 2011, and that a Public Hearing be set for January 9, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and that the Second Reading and Final Action by Council take place at that time. Copies of all proposed ordinances are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. A. Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 2 - General Residence Zones (RG-1 and RG-2), Subsection 2.4 - Conditional Uses and Article 6 - Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 3 - Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, Subsection 3.1 - Schedule of Requirements (Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee) 11. Council Members Announcements /tm S:\AGENDAS & MINUTES\Council-Agendas\2011\11-28-2011.wpd THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Council Meeting was held on November 14, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Leary presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Russell, Dr. McGlumphy, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Ms. Russell, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Townshend, Fire Chief Fortney, Mr. Koenig, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey was also present. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Leary declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum. The invocation was given by Chaplain Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Council President Leary noted that he was advised that Item #3 - Certificate of Congratulations - Dover Air Force Base - Winner of the AMC-Level Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award, would not take place this evening. Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the consent agenda as presented, seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2011 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 24, 2011 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Bonar, seconded by Mrs. Russell and bore the written approval of Mayor Carey. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2011 The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of November 3, 2011 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Bonar, seconded by Mrs. Russell and bore the written approval of Mayor Carey. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - CHALLENGER FOOTBALL The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Recognition into the record: Certificate of Recognition presented to

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 2 Steve Pickering for fostering the idea of holding "Challenger Day" in the City of Dover. The mission of the Challenger Football Game was to bring the football experience to those special needs individuals who would normally not be given such an opportunity. The Challenger Football game was non-competitive, no-contact and no score was kept. The games, however, were modeled after a regular game with warm-ups, a coin toss, and singing of the National Anthem. The students of Dover High School, including the football team, the cheerleaders, and the band, participated in making this a special day for the students. In cooperation with Capital School District and other generous sponsors, we recognize you for bringing this wonderful opportunity to the special needs population in the City of Dover. Presented on November 14, 2011 Mayor Carey presented the Certificate to Mr. Steve Pickering, Sports Coordinator, and relayed appreciation for this initiative. PROCLAMATION - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) DAY AND GEOGRAPHIC AWARENESS WEEK The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, this year's theme; "The Adventure in Your Community," promotes the idea that the geographic perspective is an important way to understand every community—no matter what size, or how long or briefly one has been a part of it; and WHEREAS, technology plays a vital role in the continued growth of the City of Dover and the use, management, and exchange of geographic information is necessary for effective decision making by local, state, and federal governmental agencies; and WHEREAS, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide data that allows for the identification of patterns and relationships of real-world conditions that ultimately lead to better decisions and improved delivery of services for the citizens of Dover, as well as our surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, geographic information has many useful applications and is a valuable resource used in the analysis of infrastructure, emergency services, homeland security, economic development, and long-range planning; and WHEREAS, the City of Dover's GIS Department has been nationally recognized for their outstanding efforts in the advancement of GIS and the foresight to create programs that can be used to better manage services in the city, as well as tracking services for the thousands of NASCAR race fans visiting our City.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 3 NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim November 16, 2011 as GIS Day, and November 13 – 19, 2011 as Geography Awareness Week in the City of Dover and urge all residents to explore the community through geographic eyes by using geographic skills such as photography, storytelling, and mapping. Mayor Carey presented the Proclamation to Mr. Mark Nowak, GIS Manager, and relayed congratulations for the success of the City’s Geographic Information Systems. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, diabetes is a serious disease which has no cure and is a major cause of heart disease and stroke; it is the seventh leading cause of death in the Unites States; and WHEREAS, nearly twenty-six million American children and adults have diabetes, with someone diagnosed with type 1 diabetes every 35 seconds; and WHEREAS, type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly and lasts a lifetime, requiring them to take multiple injections of insulin daily or continually infuse insulin through a pump; and WHEREAS, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, non-traumatic lower limb amputations and new cases of blindness among adults in the Unites States; and WHEREAS, an increase in community awareness of risk factors and symptoms related to diabetes can improve the likelihood that people with diabetes will get the attention they need before developing the disease with its devastating complications, and with more than 1.5 billion dollars allocated to research since 1970, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the worldwide leader in funding research to cure type 1 diabetes today and in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim the month of November 2011 as National Diabetes Awareness Month in the City of Dover to help raise awareness of this serious, expensive and rapidly increasing disease. Mayor Carey presented the Proclamation to Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, and her son, Kevin Townshend, noting that diabetes does not discriminate and can affect young children. PROCLAMATION - PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States; and

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 4 WHEREAS, in 2011 an estimated 44,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and approximately 37,500 people will die from the disease, with at least 120 pancreatic cancer related deaths occurring in Delaware; and WHEREAS, there is no cure for pancreatic cancer and there have been no significant improvements in survival rates in the last 40 years; and WHEREAS, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the first and only national patient advocacy organization that serves the pancreatic cancer community in the City of Dover and nationwide by focusing its efforts on public policy, research funding, patient services, and public awareness and education related to developing effective treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and WHEREAS, the good health and well-being of the residents of the City of Dover are enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and research into early detection, causes, and effective treatments. NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim November 2011 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Dover and encourage all citizens to help increase public awareness and support for the individuals and families who are affected by cancer. Mayor Carey presented the Proclamation to Mr. Bob Lougheed, Ms. Melissa Pertschil, Ms. Elisa Vassas, and Mr. Joe Wescott in recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. MONTHLY REPORTS - SEPTEMBER 2011 By motion of Mr. Bonar, seconded by Mrs. Russell, the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda: Chief of Police Report City Assessor’s Report City Manager's Report City Planner’s Report Dover Fire Department Report APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LEARY - DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Council President Leary requested the following appointments to the Dover Human Relations Commission: Kim Warfield (to fill the expired term of Katrina Brumble - Term to Expire 2/2013) Faye D. White (to fill the expired term of Catherine M. Gregory - Term to Expire 2/2013) Aaron Yatskevich (to fill the unexpired term of Nauleen A. Perry - Term to Expire 2/2012)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 5 By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the appointments to the Dover Human Relations Commission, as recommended by Council President Leary, seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER - SCOTT D. KOENIG Council President Leary announced that the City Manager Search Committee conducted interviews of potential candidates for the position of City Manager for the City of Dover. After careful consideration, he stated that City Council has selected Mr. Scott D. Koenig to be appointed to serve as City Manager. Mrs. Williams moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Scott D. Koenig to serve as City Manager for the City of Dover. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bonar. Mr. Bonar noted that there were many very well qualified individuals who applied for the position from all over the United States, and he felt this was an indication of the respect that the City of Dover has earned. Moreover, he congratulated Mr. Hare, the Chair of the City Manager Search Committee, for his organizational abilities and keeping members “on track” during the selection process. Mr. Hare stated that 63 candidates applied for the position. He congratulated Mr. Koenig on his selection and indicated his utmost support. Council President Leary announced that, in addition to Mr. Hare, the Search Committee consisted of Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hutchison, and Mayor Carey. Mr. Anderson relayed his support for the selection of Mr. Koenig and expressed confidence that he would prove to be the right choice for the City of Dover over the next few years. Mr. Hutchison stated his pleasure regarding the selection, indicating that, as a former employee, he has had the pleasure of working with Mr. Koenig over the past several years and looked forward to the continuation of this relationship. On a call for the question, the motion to confirm the appointment of Mr. Scott D. Koenig to serve as City Manager for the City of Dover was unanimously carried. Mr. Koenig thanked members of Council for providing him the opportunity to serve as the City Manager. He advised members that during his tenure with the City of Dover over the past 21 years, he has had the privilege of working with a very talented work force of dedicated employees. Mr. Koenig also felt that the City of Dover has served as an outstanding employer. He expressed his interest in and commitment to the City’s infrastructure, as well as the City’s Budget. In addition, Mr. Koenig noted that the City of Dover has a very unique role in the State of Delaware. As the State capital, he felt that Dover has an obligation to lead and exemplify leadership in the First State and he stated his commitment to that ideal. Mr. Koenig relayed his enthusiasm about Dover’s future and noted that, although there will be challenges, the City has a staff, citizens, and political body that

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 6 have expressed the will to solve such challenges. He stated that he looked forward to the future and that he was excited to “get started.” FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2011-15 The First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2011-15 was accomplished during the Council Meeting of September 26, 2011. Appendix A - Subdivision, Article VII - Special Provisions Mr. Hare moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2011-15 be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mrs. Williams. Mr. Lynn advised members that he was contacted by Mr. Fred Neil, of the Wild Meadows Homeowners’ Association, and was made aware that the residents of Wild Meadows have several concerns regarding the Proposed Ordinance. He requested that action be deferred to allow these concerns to be addressed through the City Planner’s Office. Mr. Lynn moved to table the Final Reading and adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2011-15, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes, and three (3) no (Dr. McGlumphy, Mrs. Williams, and Mr. Hare). COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS - HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Council President Leary stated that, due to the holiday season, it was recommended that the Council and committee meetings scheduled for the final week in December be canceled, as Council has done in the past. He stated that the Utility and Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Meetings and the Council Meeting scheduled for December 26th, as well as the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Meeting scheduled for December 28th, would be cancelled. He assured members that if the need arises, Special Meetings would be called. Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Holiday Schedule for the Council and Committee Meetings, as presented by Council President Leary, seconded by Dr. McGlumphy and unanimously carried. COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Leary wished Mrs. Russell a Happy Birthday (November 22nd). Mrs. Russell relayed appreciation for all those who assisted during her recent illness and expressed special thanks to Ms. Kay Sass, Public Affairs Coordinator. Mrs. Russell announced that a Youth Community Christmas Party would be held on December 17, 2011, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Whatcoat United Methodist Church, 341 Saulsbury Road, for children ranging in age from two (2) months to 12 years. Mr. Anderson recognized Dr. Kim Warfield, who was recently appointed as a member of the Dover Human Relations Commission, and thanked her for allowing her office to be a “drop-off point” for the Stockings for Soldiers Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mr. Anderson explained that this

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 7 is a Delaware-based program and encouraged everyone to visit www.stockingsforsoldiers.org or their Facebook pages for ideas of inexpensive gifts that could be purchased for donation to this effort. Noting that the costs of heating oil and other heating material have increased significantly, Mr. Bonar reminded everyone of the low-income heating assistance program. He advised members that the State of Delaware has not taken action to provide a sufficient amount of low-income heating assistance for those residents with limited means. Mr. Bonar stated that the federal government budgeted over $5B for this program during the last several years; however, the last proposal submitted was for $2.5B. He stated that the City of Dover receives approximately $60,000 to assist residents with heating costs. Mr. Bonar explained that approximately 10% of Delaware residents cannot afford to heat their homes, which equates to 70,000 households. He encouraged members of Council to go on record in support of funding the federal low-income heating assistance program at the same level as previous years. He advised members that he has drafted a letter and forwarded it to the City Clerk’s Office for circulation to members of Council and requested support in sending the letter to U.S. Senators and Congressmen. Responding, Council President Leary suggested that this matter be placed on an agenda for consideration as soon as possible. Mayor Carey advised members that he, along with Mr. Anderson, recently attended a National League of Cities Conference and that the highlight of the conference was the election of George Wright (former Mayor of Smyrna, and Executive Director of the Delaware League of Local Governments) to serve on the National League of Cities Board of Directors. He noted that there have only been two (2) Board of Directors nominated to the National League of Cities from the State of Delaware in the history of the National League of Cities: Crawford Carroll and George Wright. He stated that this designation deserved a great deal of honor. By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 7:59 P.M. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of November 14, 2011, are hereby approved. CARLETON E. CAREY, SR. MAYOR /TM/jg S:\AGENDAS & MINUTES\Council-Minutes\2011\11-14-2011.wpd

UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee Meeting was held on November 14, 2011 at 5:01 p.m. with Chairman Bonar presiding. Members present were Mr. Lynn (arrived at 5:08 p.m.), Mr. Blakeman, and Mr. Snaman. Mrs. Williams was absent. Other members of Council present were Council President Leary, Mrs. Russell, Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Anderson (arrived at 5:11 p.m.), and Mr. Hare (departed at 5:14 p.m.). Mayor Carey was also present. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as presented. Request for Street Name Change - Slaughter Street (Between Loockerman and North Streets) In accordance with Chapter 98, Article II, Section 98-45 Street Name Change Procedure, of the Dover Code, members considered a petition, submitted by Reverend Clifton Holmes on behalf of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, to change the street name of a segment of Slaughter Street to Jerusalem Way. The petition requests that the one (1) block segment of Slaughter Street, which runs in a north-south direction between West North Street and West Loockerman Street, just east of the railroad corridor, be changed to Jerusalem Way. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, noted that the only property located on the segment of Slaughter Street which is proposed for the name change is the New Jerusalem Baptist Church. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested street name change from Slaughter Street to Jerusalem Way (for the segment of Slaughter Street running between West North Street and West Loockerman Street). Reverend Clifton Holmes, representative of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, urged members to support the street name change and explained that the purpose is to eliminate two (2) Slaughter Streets within the City and also due to concerns regarding the church’s address, noting the negative connotations of the word “slaughter.” Mr. Blakeman moved to recommend approval of the requested street name change from Slaughter Street to Jerusalem Way (for the segment of Slaughter Street running between West North Street and West Loockerman Street), as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Snaman and unanimously carried. TEA/NAES Monthly Report (August) The TEA/NAES Monthly Report for August 2011 was provided to members to enable them to monitor electric sales and revenues received, which will provide a better understanding of any fluctuations that occur and allow the opportunity to make improvements if deemed necessary. Noting that Mr. Blakeman had numerous questions related to the report, Mr. Bonar suggested that a meeting be scheduled with Mr. Ron Lunt, Director of Public Utilities, to allow for a more thorough review of the Report. Referring to a presentation that was provided at a power management meeting held at the McKee Run Plant on November 10, 2011, Mr. Bonar noted that extensive maintenance and repairs to the electric generators will be necessary. Concurring, Mr. Scott Koenig, Interim City Manager, indicated that The Energy Authority (TEA), power plant operators, the Finance Department, and other

UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 2 department heads realize the need to maintain the capital plan as a high priority. He further explained that, as a part of the City’s risk management and in order to maintain insurance levels on the power plant, the City must keep the plant up to a reasonable standard. He stated that a progressive approach with the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is necessary if the City is to remain in the power business. Therefore, as the City develops next year’s CIP, Mr. Koenig stated that members will see certain projects placed in the forefront when funding priorities are assigned. Mr. Hare requested that staff summarize the reports and provide basic (bottom line) details, including profits realized from the power plant and capacity charges over the past five (5) years. For clarification, Mr. Koenig stated that staff would provide members monthly totals in the future and a history for the past five (5) years. In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Bonar stated that the cost of service/operation survey and study will provide specifics and assist in the determination of whether or not it is beneficial for the City to maintain the power plant. Update - Green Energy Funding and Programming Mr. Scott Koenig, Interim City Manager, reviewed the Fund Summary for Green Energy Funding and Programming. He noted that there is currently an $84,057.85 deficit in the Green Energy Fund, explaining that the City has approved more projects than the amount of funding received. He stated that funds are received on a “rolling” basis as projects are approved, and that project owners understand that they may not receive reimbursement for up to 18 months. Mr. Koenig noted that, although fewer requests are being received than previously, they are received on a regular basis. In response to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Bonar suggested that Mr. Ron Lunt, Director of Public Utilities, provide members an explanation of the details regarding the report at a future meeting. He also encouraged staff to send a letter to the Delaware Energy Office encouraging them to issue funds due in order for the City to pay its obligations to its citizenry. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit Members were reminded of the City’s permit through the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). This permit was issued by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in 2003 for a five (5) year period. The permit was administratively extended by DNREC until all requirements of the permit are met and a new permit is in place. Under the permit, the City is required to take action to improve the quality of stormwater runoff within the City. Since the initiation of the permit, the City has struggled with compliance. In June 2010, the City received a Notice of Violation (NOV) relating to a number of permit requirements that had not been met. This NOV was closed out in November 2010, when the terms of that NOV were met; however, DNREC subsequently performed an audit of the City’s MS4 permit in early 2011, and in June 2011, DNREC reported the results of that audit and issued another NOV. This NOV related to outstanding permit requirements that were not addressed in the NOV issued in June 2010. The NOV issued in June 2011 includes a number of required corrective actions that must be complete by December 31, 2011.

UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 3 Staff reported that, with the leadership of Mr. Michael Albert (former Planner II), and assistance from the Watershed Assessment Section at DNREC and the Wesley College Environmental Science Program, the City is making great strides in moving toward compliance with the permit requirements. This fall, the Wesley College Environmental Science Program provided an intern to help with the outstanding tasks associated with the NOV, including development of a Stormwater Management Plan for 2012-2015. The Environmental Science students are also working to develop a number of public outreach materials that will be implemented under the Stormwater Management Plan that will begin in January 2012. Mr. Scott Koenig, Interim City Manager, reviewed the tasks that have been completed in recent months, as follows: 1) Marking of storm drains in the downtown area and throughout the State Complex; 2) Development of a brochure for the general public about non-point source pollution; 3) Completion of a survey regarding attitudes about water quality; 4) Development of a poster regarding proper automotive care that was distributed to all automotive businesses in the City of Dover; 5) Insertion of an auto maintenance fact sheet into utility bills; and 6) Continued progress on storm sewer system mapping. In addition, Mr. Koenig noted that training has been provided to all City road staff and their supervisors on best management practices to protect water quality and that the City’s new website also includes information on the Stormwater Program, as required by the permit. Mr. Koenig explained that this is not a “static” permit and that there will be a constant need for additional tasks and operational improvements in order for the City to maintain the permit. Noting that the new legislative session will begin in a few months, Mr. Bonar suggested that the City put the legislative delegation on notice that the City will be requesting bond bill monies for significant funding for stormwater and water infrastructure. Concurring, Mr. Koenig noted that the City would benefit from completion of one (1) or two (2) major stormwater projects and expressed the need for the City to work with their delegation to reserve funds, since these are multi-million dollar projects. By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 5:24 P.M. David L. Bonar Chairman DLB/TM/jg/js/dd S:\AGENDAS & MINUTES\Committee-Minutes\2011\11-14-2011 UTILITY.wpd

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on November 14, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. with Chairman McGlumphy presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hare (arrived at 5:35 p.m.), Dr. Jones, and Mr. Shevock. Members of Council present were Mrs. Russell, Mr. Bonar, Mr. Hutchison, and Council President Leary. Mayor Carey was also present. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Mr. Shevock moved for approval of the agenda, as presented, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Discussion - Senior Citizen Property Tax Abatement - Military Pension Exclusion Ms. Cheryl Russell, City Assessor, stated that she was contacted by Mr. Michael Smith, a City resident, who requested that military pension be added as an exclusion to income as it relates to Senior Citizen Property Tax Abatement. Ms. Russell reminded members that an Ad Hoc Committee was formed in October 2007 to discuss amendments to this program. The changes made consisted of adding Federal Civil Service Retirement and increasing the income levels yearly based on Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA). A cap on the Federal Civil Service Retirement was added at a later date. The addition of the Federal Civil Service was based on the fact that this retirement plan was similar to Social Security. The retirees who benefit from this program did not pay into Social Security and do not receive this benefit from that employment. The three (3) exclusions from the income limits were all based on Social Security and “like” programs. Ms. Russell advised members that the idea of adding military pension as an exclusion to income was briefly discussed during the Ad Hoc Committee meetings and that no action was taken. Military pension was not considered similar to Social Security or “Social Security-like” programs that were excluded from the income limits. Also mentioned was the fact that military personnel receive Social Security benefits. Ms. Russell noted that, to date, the City has a mailing list of approximately 40 senior citizens who are receiving Federal Civil Service retirement benefits. These individuals receive applications each year to be returned to the Assessor’s Office. Of these 40 senior citizens, 28 receive the tax exemption. This exclusion was added to the program because of its similarity to Social Security. Ms. Russell stated that Mr. Smith explained that the Federal Civil Service system changed 24 years ago. She stated her understanding that the “old” Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) did not involve contributions to Social Security. The “new” retirement plan is the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), which does include contributions to Social Security. Ms. Russell indicated that Mr. Smith had a valid point regarding the existence of another Federal Civil Service Retirement Plan, which would not fall into the intent of the income exclusion and is not identified in the City’s ordinance. Staff requested that this item be placed on a future Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting agenda for consideration of an amendment which would define that the Federal Civil Service Retirement exclusion should apply only to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). She assured members that staff has verified that the senior citizens who are currently receiving this benefit are Federal Civil Service retirees who retired under the CSRS system.

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 2 Staff recommended not adding military pension to the exclusion of income and that the language of the ordinance be amended to define CSRS as the type of Federal Service retirement that qualifies for income exclusions. Responding to Dr. Jones, Ms. Russell stated that the only current inclusions in the low income, senior citizen exemption are Social Security, railroad pension, and Civil Service pension because these are “Social Security-type” programs. Mr. Anderson questioned if military disability pensions have been considered, since recipients do not receive Social Security from this income. Responding, Ms. Russell stated that military disability pension is not included as an exclusion, nor did the Ad Hoc Committee consider it as a possible exclusion. She noted that there is a disability exemption offered by the City and that there is no income limit; however, the individual must be 100% disabled and approved by the Social Security Administration. Mr. Anderson noted that an individual who is 100% disabled and receiving military disability may not apply for such under Social Security. It was his feeling that these individuals should also qualify for disability exemption. In response to Mr. Anderson’s request for a revenue impact assessment that would be associated with a military pension exclusion, Ms. Russell stated that it would be difficult to provide an estimate, explaining that in order to make this determination, it would be necessary for staff to know how many property owners are retired, 60 years of age, and who receive military pensions, as well as the amount of income from spouses. Ms. Russell stated that an average of approximately $165 per year is deducted from the taxes paid by the 415 senior citizens who are currently participating in this program, which results in a total approximate tax abatement of $20,373,600 in assessed value in the City. (Clerk’s Office: This program provides a $50,000 tax abatement in assessed value per qualifying property.) Responding to Mr. Shevock, Ms. Russell stated that the current income limits to qualify for the abatement are $17,396 for a single person and $24,355 for a couple. Mr. Bonar felt that staff should make the process simpler and limits should be instituted for all residents, regardless of where their income is obtained. Mr. Michael Smith, 208 Saxondale Lane, inquired about the form provided to him by the City Assessor’s Office for applying for the Senior Citizen Property Tax Abatement. He stated that the form indicated exclusions for income, which included Federal Civil Service Retirement. However, he advised members that there are two (2) types of retirement for Federal Government employees, one being the FERS and the other being the CSRS. He stated that the CSRS expired 24 years ago (1986) and that the new retirement system (FERS), which contributes to Social Security, began in 1986. This is the same system as the military pension; therefore, he requested that both the military pension and FERS be included as exclusions, since the CSRS no longer exists. Mr. Bonar recommended that another ad-hoc committee be created to review this matter for a recommendation to Council for a complete revision of property tax exemptions within 90 days. He

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 3 suggested the possibility of eliminating exclusions and establishing an income limit, regardless of its provider. Concurring, Dr. McGlumphy suggested that the program be simplified and requested that financial data since 2007 also be reported regarding the effects the abatement may have had on the City. Mr. Anderson stated that he felt the issue was not excessively complicated and concurred with staff’s recommendation; however, he suggested, if the matter is examined more closely, that staff obtain available census data regarding income sources in the area so that the estimated cost of revisions to the policy could be determined. Mr. Hare recommended that this matter be referred back to staff for their review and recommendation within 90 days. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Proposed Ordinance #2011-28 - Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 7 - General Employee Pension Plan, Subdivision I - In General, Section 2-331 - Form of Benefits (Civil Union) (Staff Sponsored) Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Human Resources Director, advised members that Governor Jack Markell signed the Civil Union and Equality Act of 2011 on May 11, 2011. This landmark legislation made Delaware one of only a handful of states to allow same-sex civil unions and to fully recognize same-sex relationships. Couples who enter into a civil union will enjoy the same rights, protections and obligations that exist for married spouses. The Act will become effective on January 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. As a result, staff submitted Proposed Ordinance #2011-28, which would amend Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 7 - General Employee Pension Plan, Subdivision I - In General, Section 2-331 - Form of Benefits (Civil Union) of the Dover Code to recognize the same rights, benefits, protections and responsibilities as married persons under Delaware law to partners in legal civil unions, as eligible survivors of pension plan participants. Noting that the law was signed on May 11, 2011, Mr. Bonar expressed frustration at the length of time it has taken to bring this ordinance forward. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2011-28 (Attachment #1), seconded by Dr. Jones and unanimously carried. Proposed Ordinance #2011-29 - Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 2 - General Residence Zones (RG-1 and RG-2), Subsection 2.4 - Conditional Uses (New Subsection (d) and Article 6 - Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 3 - Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, Subsection 3.1 - Schedule of Requirements (Sponsors: Bonar, Russell, and Lynn) Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Enhancement, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2011-29, amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations,

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 4 Section 2 - General Residence Zones (RG-1 and RG-2), Subsection 2.4 - Conditional Uses (New Subsection (d) and Article 6 - Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 3 - Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, Subsection 3.1 - Schedule of Requirements of the Dover Code. She advised members that the Proposed Ordinance was developed as a result of a homeowner on North State Street wanting to open a “tea house” as an accessory use at her residence. While this may be a compatible use in the downtown historic area, she stated that the Zoning Ordinance does not permit such uses; therefore, staff drafted the Proposed Ordinance which would make treatment of these uses similar to their treatment in the RGO (General Residence and Office) District. Mrs. Townshend explained that the Proposed Ordinance would amend General Residence Zones (RG-1 and RG-2) to allow antique shops, art galleries, gift and card shops, book stores, specialty hobby stores, and restaurants with no alcoholic beverages as accessory uses to the principal residential use for properties located within the City’s Historic District Zone and/or any Historic District or property listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These uses would be subject to Conditional Use approval by the Planning Commission. She stated that it would also amend the Off-Street Parking requirements of Article 6 to indicate that off-street parking requirements specified within the District Regulations would prevail when different from those specified in Article 6. Staff recommended that Proposed Ordinance #2011-29 be forwarded to City Council with a favorable recommendation. In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend stated that when requests relate to residential neighborhoods, specifically outside of the downtown, historic core, they are more “single function” in nature. She assured members that Conditional Use approval requires a public process and provides for the Planning Commission to consider requests on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Hare moved to recommend adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2011-29 (Attachment #2), seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Proposed Ordinance #2011-30 - FY12 Budget Revisions Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2011-30 - FY12 Budget Revisions. She advised members that revisions were noted in red font and would incorporate the following changes into the FY12 Budget: • Changes for operating grants and individual grant funds, i.e. General Fund – Recycling Grant. • Capital project balances for those projects with multi-year construction periods, along with the balance of the funding sources that carry over into the current year. • All reserve accounts updated to reflect Beginning Budget Balances for FY12 now that all activities are posted and reconciliations have been completed for FY11. The Beginning Balances are lower than projected due to lower investment

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 5 returns. (The Operating Funds will be submitted at a later date once the audit has been completed.) • Incorporates the Police Grant Funds that were missed in the original budget ordinance. º The budget ordinance represents the fund summary; the individual revenue and expenditure line items will be entered into the City’s financial accounting system for each grant. • Adjusts the bank qualified loan financing and budget for projects being financed. • Some administrative clean up – i.e., the $350,000 budgeted for the Street Program in the General Fund budget is transferred to the Community Transportation Fund. When this was removed from the final General Fund budget the revenue was not removed from the Community Transportation Fund. In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the Audit Presentation is typically held in January. She noted that the City’s audit is typically completed in December each year; however, this year, staff requested an extension until January 31, 2012. As a result, she indicated that the Audit Presentation would not be conducted until February 2012. As a reminder, Dr. McGlumphy stressed the importance of all departments to manage within their budgets. Mrs. Mitchell noted that, during the recent Financial Retreat (on November 9, 2011), there was discussion regarding the City Manager’s ability to transfer funds between departments and she advised members that the policy states that “The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-departmental transfers of up to 5% of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure F-306." [Budget Administration - Guidelines for Operating Departments].” Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation for adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2011-30 (Attachment #3), seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Proposed Resolution No. 2011-12 - Requesting the General Assembly to Amend Article IV - Financial Affairs, Section 47 - General Assessment; Levy on Utility Property of the City of Dover Charter and Proposed Ordinance #2011-31 Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-1 - Valuation and Assessment of the Dover Code (Staff Sponsored) Ms. Cheryl Russsell, City Assessor, reviewed Proposed Resolution No. 2011-12 - Requesting the General Assembly to Amend Article IV - Financial Affairs, Section 47 - General Assessment; Levy on Utility Property of the City of Dover Charter. In addition, members were provided Proposed

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 6 Ordinance #2011-31 - Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-1 - Valuation and Assessment of the Dover Code. She advised members that Section 47 of the Charter refers to the Assessor as being elected. Mrs. Russell explained that the proposed amendment to the first paragraph of Section 47 more accurately describes the Assessor as being appointed. She explained that the purpose of the amendments to the second paragraph of Section 47 were to remove the language that dictates that the reassessments shall be conducted every three (3) years. She explained that this would allow for a general statement that City Council may direct that a reassessment be conducted at the pleasure of Council. It would also allow City Council the opportunity to make amendments to Chapter 102, Section 102-1 of the Dover Code without future Charter amendments. Because revaluations are generally conducted by mass appraisal companies, rather than appraisers, she explained that this amendment would update the language and also allow for the assessor or assessors to conduct the reassessments, if they are sufficiently staffed to do so. Ms. Russell stated that the purpose of the amendments to the Dover Code were to change the length of time between revaluations from three (3) years to five (5) years and to add the statement “unless otherwise directed.” This would mandate that the Assessor should budget for a revaluation every five (5) years. It also would enable the Council to direct the Assessor to conduct or plan that the City conduct a revaluation of the properties within the City of Dover at their discretion. She noted that this language does not mandate that a revaluation be allowed only every five (5) years but requires that the City budget for it every five (5) years unless otherwise directed. This amendment would update the language in the ordinance as well as allow for the assessor or assessors, at full staff, to conduct reassessments. Referring to Lines 8, 9, and 13 of Proposed Ordinance #2011-31, Mr. Hare suggested that the word “shall” be replaced with “may.” Mr. Anderson relayed his support for the proposed amendments submitted by staff; however, he stated concerns with the Mr. Hare’s suggestion that would eliminate the requirement for a reassessment every five (5) years. He explained that a delay in a revaluation for more than five (5) years could create gross inequities among property owners. Although he felt that a revaluation would not be necessary every three (3) years, he agreed with the mandate that a revaluation be conducted every five (5) years. With reference to the “mass appraisal company,” Mr. Bonar requested that a notation be included to require the company to be licensed to conduct business in the City of Dover and State of Delaware and to employ appraisers who are recognized by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulations under their appraiser requirements. Responding, Ms. Russell advised members that new regulations will be considered in January 2012 that will require the assessor to have a certification or license. The specifics regarding this requirement were not known at the time; however, she stated that appraiser courses will be required and this mandate will take effect for the entire State of Delaware. Ms. Russell noted that some counties have relayed their opposition to the new regulations.

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 7 Mr. Hare reiterated his request for the word “shall” to be replaced with “may,” explaining that there may be difficult economic times for the City when the approximately $880,000 required for a revaluation would not be available for a “revenue neutral” appraisal. It was his opinion that City Council should have the option to delay the revaluation and that replacing the word “shall” with “may” would allow this option. Ms. Russell reminded members that a comprehensive revaluation was conducted in 2010, which cost approximately $880,000. She indicated that, in speaking with the company that conducted the last revaluation and reviewing International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) regulations, it was determined that the City would be required to review properties every four (4) to six (6) years, and this could be conducted by staff. Such a review of every property within the cycle would eliminate the need for a comprehensive revaluation. Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation for adoption of Resolution No. 2011-12 (Attachment #4), with an amendment to Line 21 to include a notation to require the company to be licensed to conduct business in the City of Dover and State of Delaware and to employ appraisers who are recognized by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulations under their appraiser requirements, and adoption of Ordinance #2011-31 (Attachment #5), with an amendment to Lines 8, 9, and 13 to replace the word "shall" with "may" and Line 15 to include a notation to require the company to be licensed to conduct business in the City of Dover and State of Delaware and to employ appraisers who are recognized by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulations under their appraiser requirements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried. Evaluation of Proposals - Financing of Library and Street Program Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, stated that in accordance with the June 6, 2011 Budget Presentation, the Finance Department solicited proposals from six (6) local banks to finance the following projects: Dover Library - $2,700,000 Street Repaving Projects - 1,750,000 Sprinkler System - City Hall - 220,000 Issuance Cost & Legal Fees - 30,000 Total - $4,700,000 Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the sprinkler system for City Hall was originally budgeted in the Capital Investment Plan for completion over two (2) years in FY14 and FY15. Staff has moved this project forward so that the sprinkler system can be installed in City Hall in conjunction with the new Library project so as to have the proper fire protection required by Code. She stated that the two (2) year Street Program has been reduced to keep the amount of proposed financing in line with the original plan.

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 8 Mrs. Mitchell explained that during the construction phase of the Library project, interest only is to be paid on the draws made during construction. Once the project is completed, the City has the option of continuing the variable rate loan or converting the loan to a term loan. The initial term will be seven (7) years, which is preferred by staff, with a twenty-year amortization payment. At the end of the seven (7) years, the loan will be refinanced for the remaining term or a term that would enable to City to keep the debt service payments budget neutral. The current General Fund debt service will be fully paid in FY17. Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the Analysis of Proposals for Bank Qualified Loan. Staff recommended acceptance of the PNC Bank proposal and preparation of an Authorizing Resolution for Council approval. Responding to concerns of Mr. Hare regarding the sprinkler system for City Hall, Mr. Scott Koenig, Interim City Manager, explained that with the placement of the new Library building, the fire lane that was previously located on the east side of City Hall has been removed. As a result, City Hall is now in a different fire code status which requires the building to have a sprinkler system. Although a fire lane could have been installed between City Hall and the new Library, it would have required the removal of the transformer and several trees. Mr. Koenig estimated that the cost to install such a fire lane during construction would have been $75,000 to $100,000 and explained the advantage of a sprinkler system, which would provide immediate fire protection for the building, versus a fire lane. In response to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Koenig confirmed that insurance savings will be realized by the City with the installation of a sprinkler system in City Hall. Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that currently $2.7M is expected to cover all remaining costs for the new Library. He explained that the project is approximately 40% complete and at the last project meeting, change orders were running at 2.5% and that amount of money, plus some contingency, is already included in the project cost; therefore, no additional monies are expected to be needed for the Library, with the exception of the funds included in this request. Mr. Hutchison questioned the status of the sale of the old Library building. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that the State authorized an appraisal for the purchase of the building which has not yet been received. He indicated that he hoped to have an idea of the purchase price by the end of the calendar year and the State could then include these funds in their budget request for next fiscal year. The transfer should occur after July 1, 2012. Mrs. Mitchell stated that the monies received for the sale of the old Library would go toward paying the loan. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend acceptance of PNC Bank proposal and preparation of an Authorizing Resolution for Council approval, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried. (Clerk’s Office Note: This Resolution is being prepared by PNC Bank in consultation with the Controller/Treasurer and will be presented for Council’s approval at a subsequent meeting.)

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PAGE 9 Public Comment Period There was no one present wishing to speak during the public comment period. Mr. Shevock moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 6:48 P.M. William P. McGlumphy Chairman WPM/jg/js/dd/tm S:\AGENDAS & MINUTES\Committee-Minutes\2011\11-14-2011 LF&A.wpd Attachments to Original and File Copy Attachment #1 - Proposed Ordinance #2011-28 - Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 7 - General Employee Pension Plan, Subdivision I - In General, Section 2-331 - Form of Benefits Attachment #2 - Proposed Ordinance #2011-29 - Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 2 - General Residence Zones (RG-1 and RG-2), Subsection 2.4 - Conditional Uses (New Subsection (d) and Article 6 - Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 3 - Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, Subsection 3.1 - Schedule of Requirements Attachment #3 - Proposed Ordinance #2011-30 - FY12 Budget Revisions Attachment #4 - Resolution No. 2011-12 - Requesting the General Assembly to Amend Article IV - Financial Affairs, Section 47 - General Assessment; Levy on Utility Property of the City of Dover Charter, as amended Attachment #5 - Proposed Ordinance #2011-31 - Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-1 - Valuation and Assessment, as amended

2011 Annual Report Our Mission: The purpose of the Downtown Dover Partnership is to develop the economic, cultural and historic resources of downtown Dover, to increase business/job opportunities, and to develop the commercial and residential potential of 101 W. Loockerman Street, the Central Dover area. The DDP strives to protect and Suite 1A enhance the historic architectural and community qualities Dover, DE 19904 of the downtown consistent with the guiding principles of (302) 678-2940 the National Main Street Program. Fax (302) 678-2132 www.DowntownDoverPartnership.com

A note from Director, Bill Neaton: Economic Impact (Fiscal Year 2011) The Downtown Dover Partnership had an exciting year. In the fall of 2010 we partnered with the Dover/Kent MPO to Highlights hold a Charrette that led to the creation of the Dover Transit Center Neighborhood $3,067,790 Dollars Plan and Design Book. Projects identified by the Charrette are in the early stages of Invested in FY 2011 development. We have an approved site plan for the former Acme site. This plan Awarded $3,000,000 through includes a four story mixed use building with retail on the first floor and apartments on the upper floors facing State of Delaware Bond Bill for Governors Avenue. A second project would provide apartments in a three story North Street Area Improvements building facing New Street. We conducted a branding and marketing study to create a uniform, cohesive Facade Grants Awarded (3) package of signage and imagery for the promotion of Dover as a “historically $5,150 happening” place to live, work and shop. These images will appear in several publications throughout the fall and winter. Total value of Facade Improvements DDP was awarded $3 million through the state legislature’s bond bill for $30,290 improvements to North Street. Improvements include: surface parking consolidation to combine seven separate parking lots; Streetscape improvements Asbestos Removal at to create a pedestrian friendly corridor to the capital complex; and Partnership Plaza –to improve a vacant site in the heart of downtown. 22-24 W. Loockerman St. $32,350 In our fourth year of operation we will continue our revitalization efforts including completion of the major renovation of 22-24 W Loockerman. We’re 1500+ Volunteer Hours counting on your continued support and participation as we work to meet our ambitious goals during the next year. Downtown Dover is on the move! 1651 hours valued at $20.25/hr = $33,433 BOARD MEMBERS Gregory V. Moore, President Downtown Business Dr. William Johnston, Vice President Gerald I.H. Street, Esq., Secretary Cynthia Small, Treasurer Highlights Councilman David Bonar SIX NEW BUSINESSES OPENED: Anthony DePrima XANADAVE, Floridella Michael Harrington Juliano’s Italian Market Paul E. Lakeman Joseph McDaniel Hunter House Food Extravaganza Gary Patterson Caribbean Cuisine, Beehive Beauty Shop Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell ONE BUSINESS RELOCATED TO DOWNTOWN: Councilman Reuben Salters Phoenix Comics & Games Ami Sebastian-Hauer BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROVIDED: Laura Simmons Four businesses received loans through the US SBA Stanford Smith Community Express Loan Program. These loans totaled Erin Tinsley $100,000 and created 8 FTE’s and sustained 3 FTE’s. Ann Marie Townshend INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS OF DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES: Mayor Carleton Carey, Ex Officio The Downtown Dover Partnership held thirteen (13) Business PARTNERSHIP STAFF Development Workshops that provided information on marketing William G. Neaton techniques, green business, developing a business plan, loan C. Edwin Perez workshops, social media, and e-commerce to more than 150 Beverly Latimer Jackson people, both current and prospective business owners.

2011 Committee DESIGN Accomplishments Laura Simmons, Chairperson Arden Bardol, John R. Ennis, Carrie Hart, Ann Baker Horsey, Susan Johnston, Kristin Pleasanton, DESIGN COMMITTEE Dawn Melson-Williams, Awarded Three (3) Façade Improvement Grants Elena Stewart, Cynthia Small Coordinated Holiday Window Decorating Project Developed Design Demonstration Grant Project ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE RESTRUCTURING Asbestos Removal 22-24 W. Loockerman St. Gerald I. H. Street, Esq., Chairperson Developed site plan for redevelopment of the former Acme Site Robert Berglund, ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE Councilman David Bonar, Monitored Work Plan Development Anthony DePrima, Developed Fundraising Strategy Michael Harrington, Sr., Coordinated Volunteer Recognition & Annual Report Paul E. Lakeman, Joseph McDaniel, Assisted DEDO with creation of Volunteer Manuals Gregg Moore, Ted Nutter, PARKING & SAFETY COMMITTEE Gary Patterson, Charlie Rodriguez, Conducted Security Survey of Merchants Councilwoman Sophia Russell, Provided Funding for Security Camera Project Councilman Reuben Salters Offered Free Parking in the Bradford St. metered lot during December Ami Sebastian-Hauer, Laura Simmons, Erin Tinsley, Parking Information Inserted into 22,000 City customers electric bills Ann Marie Townshend, PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE Mayor Carleton E. Carey 2nd Annual Safe, Spooky Halloween Committees 3rd Annual Home for the Holidays 3rd Annual Spring Splendor Fashion Show Supported First Fridays Supported First Night ORGANIZATION Dover Days May Basket Stanford Smith, Chairperson Generated 25+ media releases and significant positive press for Marjorie Cyr, Jocelyn McBride, Downtown Dover Georgeanna Windley, Chris Wood Coordinated development of new marketing & branding campaign PARKING Anita Evans, Chairperson David Affolder, Michael Ambruso, Jed Hatfield, Christopher Hayes, Ted Nutter, Michael Riemann, Ron Poliquin, Esq. PROMOTIONS Tonda Parks, Chairperson Jennifer Allen, Jennifer Bailey, Elaine M. Brenchley, Shani Bublitz Dave Hill, Mary Alice Ozechoski, Christy Rawlins, Kathy Jo Robbins, Ami Sebastian-Hauer, Nephetina Serrano, Cynthia Small, The US SBA Business Administration Recognizes Ed Perez (center) , of Heather Standish, Erin Tinsley the Downtown Dover Partnership, as the Financial Champion for FY’ 10. Lauren Tinsley Pictured with Mayor Carelton E. Carey, Sr. and William Neaton.

Special Thanks... to the following Individuals and Organizations who contributed time, talent and resources to make our third year a great success: First Friday Spring Splendor Fashion Show Jean Francis, Susan Johnston, Nephetina Serrano, Chairperson Jeremy Gibb, Friends of Folk, Tina Bradbury, Co-Chairperson First State Strings, Rae Short, Co-Chairperson Dover Fire Department, Terry Barnes, Gary Chaffee, Downtown Dover Merchants, Kelly Daniels, Erlene George, Wesley College Student Leaders Catherine Hall, Karen Pappas, Tonda Parks, C. Edwin Perez, Downtown Delaware is a program of Festival of Lights Dave Skocik, Melissa Tooles, the Delaware Economic Development City of Dover Parks & Recreation 33 West, Amillion the Poet, Office (DEDO). It provides Delaware’s Bayhealth Medical Center Amore Bridal, Ancient Way Massage historic downtowns, communities, Heritage at Dover Bel Boutique Dover Kiwanis and small businesses with tools to Benita’s World of Beauty/Rico Shae Wesley Pre-School revitalize their commercial districts, Caribbean Cuisine The Little School Celebrations Event Planning, increase entrepreneurial opportunity, Dover High Select Ensemble Boscov’s Travel and enhance quality of place. Support for Multiple Activities Children’s Theatre of Dover Bayhealth Medical Center & Kent County, Inc. City of Dover Citizens Bank, Classic Cakes, DE Economic Development Office CNU Fit. Cook & Smith Florists, DE Technical & Community College Delaware Made, DNDTek, Dover Art League, Dover Newsstand, Dover City Council El Nopal, Emmanuel’s Religious Gifts Dover Community Partnership Events by Design & Thyme Catering, Dover Fire Department Expressions Photography, Forney’s. Dover Housing Authority Frankfurt Bakery, HerbaLife, Dover Parks & Recreation Hunter House Food Extravaganza, Dover Police Department Lois Huston w/ Miche Bag, Downtown Dover Businesses Jaycees, K10 Toes n Tans, First State Community Loan Fund Leone’s Loockerman Exchange, First State Heritage Park Maple Dale Country Club, First State Strings Mary Kay, Maxine’s New York Fashions, Friends of Folk NAPA Auto Parts, Friends of Old Dover New Beginnings, Next Level Clothing About the Downtown Dover Greater Dover Committee Partners in Design, Partnership: Greater Dover Foundation Phoenix Comics & Games Downtown Dover Partnership is a Kent County Tourism Rori & Company, Big City Productions non-profit organization dedicated to Small Business Development Ctr. Sankofa Drummers & African Dancers revitalizing the Downtown District. U.S. Small Business Administration See Glass & See Glass Studio DDP works hand in hand with the USDA Rural Development Skocik Chiropractic, Star Nails Wesley College National Trust for Historic Preservation’s The Center for Mental Wellness National Main Street Center and the Home for the Holidays The Fourth Sister The Golden Fleece Tavern Downtown Delaware initiative to Gary Chaffee, Parade Coordinator T.G.I. Friday’s, Traci Lynn Fashions create a variety of programs that Shani Bublitz, Dave Hill Dover Housing Authority Unique Bags & Bling, Unity Fashionware serve to improve our downtown district. Mary Alice Ozechoski, Theo Page Where Pigs Fly, William Boyd & Company Ami Sebastian-Hauer, Nephetina Serrano WSFS Bank, Yoli, Zuha Trend 101 W. LOOCKERMAN STREET, Cynthia Small, Erin Tinsley The Duncan Center SUITE 1A, DOVER, DE 19904 Lauren Tinsley, Santa and Mrs. Claus The Wedding Boutique Wesley College Student Leaders (302) 678-2940 Young’s Studio of Photography Georgeanna Windley Zuha Tren FAX (302) 678-2132 USDA Rural Development has provided funding for DDP marketing and training initiatives which benefit businesses in www.DowntownDoverPartnership.com “Historic Downtown Dover”

City of Dover MAYOR AND COUNCIL November 29, 2011 Dear *: President Obama's proposed budget authorizes a 50% reduction in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The Budget Office has recommended a cut in spending for this program that would reduce it from $5.1 billion last year to $2.5 billion next year. With winter weeks away, we still have no firm idea of what allocation will be given, much less how Delaware and Dover will fare with these drastic reductions. Delaware ranks 46th out of 50 states in terms of assistance provided to residents of our state to heat their homes. There are nearly 70,000 families in Delaware who live below the Federal Poverty Level and who depend on heating assistance to keep warm during the winter. Delaware's Energy Affordability Gap, according to a study done by the research firm of Fischer, Sheehan and Colton, shows the average gap per family in 2010 was $2,016. In 2002, that gap was half that much, $1,009. This means that Delawareans are falling further and further behind in terms of being able to pay their heating bills. Dover residents in need received $149,000 last year. Under the proposed Federal Budget, that would be reduced to just over $71,000, meaning fewer households in need would be able to get the assistance required to heat their homes. This issue should and must be addressed. In today's economy, many more families are likely to apply for assistance. It would be unconscionable to turn them away because our government is more concerned with budget cutting than with helping those who can’t help themselves. Please work to restore funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program before the budget is passed. THOMAS J. LEARY CARLETON E. CAREY, SR. COUNCIL PRESIDENT MAYOR TJL/CEC/tam S:\Correspondence\Council Meeting\2011\11-28-2011 LIHEAP Letter.wpd P.O. Box 475 ˜ Dover, Delaware ˜19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

Permission to Recruit To: Carleton E. Carey Date: November 23, 2011 Mayor From: James E Hosfelt Jr. Chief of Police Permission to recruit: 1 person Type of Position: PF PP TF TP Title of Position: Police Officer Start employment on: December 12, 2011 Opening is due to: Termination, Transfer, Promotion, Other: Resignation of: Patrolman Christopher Boyce Christopher Boyce (Name of previous employees) Type of recruitment desired: Currently None. Current officer eligibility list, if none, advertised in News Journal, Delaware State News, Dover Post. (name of publication) Note: All out-of-house job postings will be advertised in the Delaware State News Other: City and Departmental Website Chief James E Hosfelt Jr. APPROVED DENIED Mayor of the City of Dover

Hiring Justification Outline 1. Explain the principal function of this job. The principal function of this position is to ensure security for the citizens of Dover. The person would be responsible to enforce the laws of the State of Delaware within the city limits of Dover. 2. Explain why this position is critical and cannot go unfilled or postponed. The departments authorized strength is currently 93 officers. It is essential for the department to maintain personnel to provide all levels of safety for the citizens of Dover. However due to two recent retirements and the resignation of a third officer the authorized strength has dropped to 90 officers. Therefore the department is currently recruiting to hire certified officers. When hired, a certified officer will be able to fill a position with immediate impact to the City of Dover. There would be no training costs, no police academy and the department as well as the City of Dover would benefit. 3. How would City services diminish if this position were not filled or postponed at this time? The Police Department would become unable to provide the level of services we currently provide to the citizens of our city. Public safety services provided to the city would diminish quickly. The department must maintain its authorized strength in order to perform the day to day operations of the police department. 4. Are there other employees whose ability to perform would be diminished by not filling or postponing this position? Yes, the departments’ performance would diminish overall by not maintaining current staffing needs to provide security and safety for all citizens within the City of Dover. 5. Is there a person that can be promoted into this position and whose position is less critical at this time and can go unfilled permanently or temporarily? No. This position is for a new police officer.

6. Can one or more existing employees absorb the duties of this position? Over time the quality of service the department current provides would diminish. The current authorized strength for the police department is 93 officers, which had been approved by City Council. Without this position the department would once again be working under the authorized number of officers. For that reason the department is seeking to hire certified officers to fill the vacant positions. Hiring a certified officer expedites the overall hiring process. 7. Could a temporary person be hired to fill this position for 60 days? No, there are too many complexities in this position. The person will be a trained law enforcement officer and would have to pass a background check. 8. Grade / Salary Information Patrolman / POL-01 $45,094.40

City of Dover Wage and Benefit Information for Employee Hiring and Transfer Request DEPARTMENT/DIVISION ORIGINATING REQUEST: POLICE FY12 FY12 # Mos. To Date Lump Sum FY12 Total Current Wages Benefits Total Wages % Year Benefits To Date Benefits Vacation/Sick Paid To Position Grade/Step Reason Budgeted Budgeted & Benefits Wages Used Used Wages Paid Paid Payment Date Balance Remarks Accessions Police Officer CPL Retirement 69,954.86 26,728.06 96,682.92 16.4% 1 11,468.01 2,227.34 31,071.60 44,766.95 51,915.97 health care = employee Police Officer Ptlm Separation 49,912.23 34,721.21 84,633.44 3.8% 1 1,909.21 2,893.43 2,519.64 7,322.29 77,311.15 health care = family Police Officer PFC Separation 60,168.46 32,563.19 92,731.65 25.1% 1 15,124.31 2,713.60 618.42 18,456.33 74,275.32 health care = family # vac hrs bal ao 9/17/11 Totals 274,048.01 70,545.56 $203,502.45 ** esitmate based on # hours sold back Position Position Reason FY12 FY12 Total % Year Wages # Mos. Wages Benefits Total Pay Remarks New Positions health care = family for all Police Officer Ptlm New Hire 47,053.71 29,277.25 76,330.96 55.2% 10 25,969.53 24,397.71 50,367.24 Certified Officer Police Officer Ptlm New Hire 47,053.71 29,277.25 76,330.96 55.2% 10 25,969.53 24,397.71 50,367.24 Certified Officer Police Officer Ptlm New Hire 47,053.71 29,277.25 76,330.96 55.2% 10 25,969.53 24,397.71 50,367.24 Certified Officer Totals 228,992.88 $151,101.73 Balance $52,400.72

Permission to Recruit To: Carleton E. Carey Date: November 23, 2011 Mayor From: James E Hosfelt Jr. Chief of Police Permission to recruit: 1 person Type of Position: PF PP TF TP Title of Position: Police Officer Start employment on: December 12, 2011 Opening is due to: Termination, Transfer, Promotion, Other: Retirement of: Corporal Daniel Ranger Daniel Ranger (Name of previous employees) Type of recruitment desired: Local Newspaper: Three newspapers – News Journal, Delaware State News, and Dover Post __ (Name of publication) Note: All out-of-house job postings will be advertised in the Delaware State News Other: City and Departmental Website Chief James E Hosfelt Jr. APPROVED DENIED Mayor of the City of Dover

Hiring Justification Outline 1. Explain the principal function of this job. The principal function of this position is to ensure security for the citizens of Dover. The person would be responsible to enforce the laws of the State of Delaware within the city limits of Dover. 2. Explain why this position is critical and cannot go unfilled or postponed. The departments authorized strength is currently 93 officers. It is essential for the department to maintain personnel to provide all levels of safety for the citizens of Dover. However due to the two recent retirements and the resignation of a third officer the authorized strength has dropped to 90 officers. Therefore the department is currently recruiting to hire certified officers. When hired, a certified officer will be able to fill a position with immediate impact to the City of Dover. There would be no training costs, no police academy and the department as well as the City of Dover would benefit. 3. How would City services diminish if this position were not filled or postponed at this time? The Police Department would become unable to provide the level of services we currently provide to the citizens of our city. Public safety services provided to the city would diminish quickly. The department must maintain its authorized strength in order to perform the day to day operations of the police department. 4. Are there other employees whose ability to perform would be diminished by not filling or postponing this position? Yes, the departments’ performance would diminish overall by not maintaining current staffing needs to provide security and safety for all citizens within the City of Dover. 5. Is there a person that can be promoted into this position and whose position is less critical at this time and can go unfilled permanently or temporarily? No. This position is for a new police officer.

6. Can one or more existing employees absorb the duties of this position? Over time the quality of service the department current provides would diminish. The current authorized strength for the police department is 93 officers, which had been approved by City Council. Without this position the department would once again be working under the authorized number of officers. For that reason the department is seeking to hire certified officers to fill the vacant positions. Hiring a certified officer expedites the overall hiring process. 7. Could a temporary person be hired to fill this position for 60 days? No, there are too many complexities in this position. The person will be a trained law enforcement officer and would have to pass a background check. 8. Grade / Salary Information Patrolman / POL-01 $45,094.40

City of Dover Wage and Benefit Information for Employee Hiring and Transfer Request DEPARTMENT/DIVISION ORIGINATING REQUEST: POLICE FY12 FY12 # Mos. To Date Lump Sum FY12 Total Current Wages Benefits Total Wages % Year Benefits To Date Benefits Vacation/Sick Paid To Position Grade/Step Reason Budgeted Budgeted & Benefits Wages Used Used Wages Paid Paid Payment Date Balance Remarks Accessions Police Officer CPL Retirement 69,954.86 26,728.06 96,682.92 16.4% 1 11,468.01 2,227.34 31,071.60 44,766.95 51,915.97 health care = employee Police Officer Ptlm Separation 49,912.23 34,721.21 84,633.44 3.8% 1 1,909.21 2,893.43 2,519.64 7,322.29 77,311.15 health care = family Police Officer PFC Separation 60,168.46 32,563.19 92,731.65 25.1% 1 15,124.31 2,713.60 618.42 18,456.33 74,275.32 health care = family # vac hrs bal ao 9/17/11 Totals 274,048.01 70,545.56 $203,502.45 ** esitmate based on # hours sold back Position Position Reason FY12 FY12 Total % Year Wages # Mos. Wages Benefits Total Pay Remarks New Positions health care = family for all Police Officer Ptlm New Hire 47,053.71 29,277.25 76,330.96 55.2% 10 25,969.53 24,397.71 50,367.24 Certified Officer Police Officer Ptlm New Hire 47,053.71 29,277.25 76,330.96 55.2% 10 25,969.53 24,397.71 50,367.24 Certified Officer Police Officer Ptlm New Hire 47,053.71 29,277.25 76,330.96 55.2% 10 25,969.53 24,397.71 50,367.24 Certified Officer Totals 228,992.88 $151,101.73 Balance $52,400.72

Permission to Recruit To: Carleton E. Carey Date: November 23, 2011 Mayor From: James E Hosfelt Jr. Chief of Police Permission to recruit: 1 person Type of Position: PF PP TF TP Title of Position: Police Officer Start employment on: December 12, 2011 Opening is due to: Termination, Transfer, Promotion, Other: Medical Retirement of: Pfc. Matthew Harmon Matthew Harmon (Name of previous employees) Type of recruitment desired: Local Newspaper: Three newspapers – News Journal, Delaware State News, and Dover Post __ (Name of publication) Note: All out-of-house job postings will be advertised in the Delaware State News Other: City and Departmental Website Chief James E Hosfelt Jr. APPROVED DENIED Mayor of the City of Dover

Hiring Justification Outline 1. Explain the principal function of this job. The principal function of this position is to ensure security for the citizens of Dover. The person would be responsible to enforce the laws of the State of Delaware within the city limits of Dover. 2. Explain why this position is critical and cannot go unfilled or postponed. The departments authorized strength is currently 93 officers. It is essential for the department to maintain personnel to provide all levels of safety for the citizens of Dover. However due to two recent retirements and the resignation of a third officer the authorized strength has dropped to 90 officers. Therefore the department is currently recruiting to hire certified officers. When hired, a certified officer will be able to fill a position with immediate impact to the City of Dover. There would be no training costs, no police academy and the department as well as the City of Dover would benefit. 3. How would City services diminish if this position were not filled or postponed at this time? The Police Department would become unable to provide the level of services we currently provide to the citizens of our city. Public safety services provided to the city would diminish quickly. The department must maintain its authorized strength in order to perform the day to day operations of the police department. 4. Are there other employees whose ability to perform would be diminished by not filling or postponing this position? Yes, the departments’ performance would diminish overall by not maintaining current staffing needs to provide security and safety for all citizens within the City of Dover. 5. Is there a person that can be promoted into this position and whose position is less critical at this time and can go unfilled permanently or temporarily? No. This position is for a new police officer.

6. Can one or more existing employees absorb the duties of this position? Over time the quality of service the department current provides would diminish. The current authorized strength for the police department is 93 officers, which has been approved by City Council. Without this position the department would once again be working under the authorized number of officers. For that reason the department is seeking to hire certified officers to fill the vacant positions. Hiring a certified officer expedites the overall hiring process. 7. Could a temporary person be hired to fill this position for 60 days? No, there are too many complexities in this position. The person will be a trained law enforcement officer and would have to pass a background check. 8. Grade / Salary Information Patrolman / POL-01 Current Base $45,094.40

City of Dover Wage and Benefit Information for Employee Hiring and Transfer Request DEPARTMENT/DIVISION ORIGINATING REQUEST: POLICE FY12 FY12 # Mos. To Date Lump Sum FY12 Total Current Wages Benefits Total Wages % Year Benefits To Date Benefits Vacation/Sick Paid To Position Grade/Step Reason Budgeted Budgeted & Benefits Wages Used Used Wages Paid Paid Payment Date Balance Remarks Accessions Police Officer CPL Retirement 69,954.86 26,728.06 96,682.92 16.4% 1 11,468.01 2,227.34 31,071.60 44,766.95 51,915.97 health care = employee Police Officer Ptlm Separation 49,912.23 34,721.21 84,633.44 3.8% 1 1,909.21 2,893.43 2,519.64 7,322.29 77,311.15 health care = family Police Officer PFC Separation 60,168.46 32,563.19 92,731.65 25.1% 1 15,124.31 2,713.60 618.42 18,456.33 74,275.32 health care = family # vac hrs bal ao 9/17/11 Totals 274,048.01 70,545.56 $203,502.45 ** esitmate based on # hours sold back Position Position Reason FY12 FY12 Total % Year Wages # Mos. Wages Benefits Total Pay Remarks New Positions health care = family for all Police Officer Ptlm New Hire 47,053.71 29,277.25 76,330.96 55.2% 10 25,969.53 24,397.71 50,367.24 Certified Officer Police Officer Ptlm New Hire 47,053.71 29,277.25 76,330.96 55.2% 10 25,969.53 24,397.71 50,367.24 Certified Officer Police Officer Ptlm New Hire 47,053.71 29,277.25 76,330.96 55.2% 10 25,969.53 24,397.71 50,367.24 Certified Officer Totals 228,992.88 $151,101.73 Balance $52,400.72

FIRST READING CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2011-28 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 That Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 7 - General 4 Employee Pension Plan, Subdivision I - In General, Section 2-331 - Form of Benefits, be amended 5 by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics as follows: 6 Section 2-331. Form of benefits. 7 (a) Normal form. A monthly benefit shall be payable on the first day of the second month 8 preceding the date on which application for such benefit is filed. Payment will be retroactive 9 to the retirement date. Payments of benefits shall be payable monthly thereafter during his 10 lifetime, and terminating with the last payment on the first day of the month of the death of 11 the participant. 12 (b) Death of participant, etc. Upon the death of a participant who has retired, or who is eligible 13 to be retired under any of the provisions of this division, payment shall be made to his 14 eligible survivors in the amount of 50 percent of the monthly payments to which the 15 participant was or would have been entitled. Upon the death of a participant who has 16 completed a minimum of 20 years of service but is not yet eligible to retire because of age, 17 payment shall be made to his eligible survivors in the amount of 50 percent of the monthly 18 payment that would have resulted by using his service time; however, the benefit is to be 19 computed at a reduced rate of one-half percent for each month the participant was under the 20 correct age for normal retirement. In no instance shall actual monthly payments be less than 21 $200.00, to be effective July 1, 2000. Upon the death of both the participant and eligible 22 survivor, if the benefit payments received in aggregate are less than the member's 23 contributions, the balance of the member's contributions, plus 5 percent interest, will be paid 24 to the surviving beneficiary designated or his estate if no designation has been made and 25 submitted to the pension board. The amount of benefit payments received and the amount 26 of the member's contributions shall be determined from the record of the pension board of 27 trustees 28 (c) Eligible survivor. An eligible survivor shall be one of the following in the order of preference 29 listed: 30 (1) Spouse/Partner. The participant's spouse who was married to the participant for at least 31 one year. Surviving spouse shall be required to provide supporting documents of 32 marriage. The participant's partner in a civil union, who entered into a lawful civil 33 union in Delaware, or whose legal union is recognized as a civil union under 34 Delaware law, will have all of the same rights, benefits, protections and responsibilities 35 as married persons under Delaware law. (13 Del. C. c. 2). Surviving partner shall be 36 required to provide supporting documents of legal civil union.

Proposed Ordinance #2011-28 - Ch. 2 - Administration, Art. IV - Officers and Employees, Div. 7 - General Employee Pension Plan, Subdiv. I - In General, Sec. 2-331 - Form of Benefits Page 2 37 (2) Children, unmarried. 38 a. The surviving children, biological or legally adopted, of the participant, who have not 39 attained their 18th birthday. 40 b. If said child is attending school on a full-time basis and provides proof of attendance 41 each year of eligibility, with the payment due for the month in which he ceases to 42 attend school on a full-time basis or with the payment due for the month in which his 43 22nd birthday shall occur, whichever shall occur first. 44 (d) Commencement of payment. Benefits payable to eligible survivors shall commence on the 45 first day of the month following the date of the participant's death. 46 (e) Benefits payable. Benefits payable to eligible survivors shall cease: 47 (1) Spouse/Partner. With respect to an eligible survivor who is a spouse or partner of a civil 48 union, with the payment due for the month in which their remarriage or death shall 49 occur, whichever occurs first. 50 (2) Children. With respect to an eligible survivor who is a child(ren), with the payment due 51 for the month in which his 18th birthday or death shall occur, whichever shall occur first. 52 Payments shall be made in accordance with subsections (2)a. and b. 53 (f) Eligibility for benefits. The eligibility of any person or persons to receive payment of benefits 54 as an eligible survivor shall be determined conclusively by the pension board based on 55 application of such person or persons and any other information which the pension board 56 deems to be appropriate. 57 (g) This ordinance shall be effective at 10:00 a.m. on January 1, 2012. 58 ADOPTED: * 59 SYNOPSIS 60 This amendment provides the same rights, benefits, protections and responsibilities 61 as married persons under Delaware law to partners in legal civil unions. 62 Actions History 63 November 28, 2011 - Scheduled for First Reading at Council 64 November 14, 2011 - Considered by Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 65 S:\ORDINANCES\2011\Draft\Ordinance 2011-28 - Civil Unions-FIRST RDG.wpd

FIRST READING 1 of 21 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2011-30 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES GENERAL FUND - REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirty-Eight Million, One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand, 3 Nine Hundred Seventy-Two dollars ($38,139,972) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby 4 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the 5 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 6 ORIGINAL REVISED 7 2011/12 2011/12 8 BUDGET BUDGET 9 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,322,305 $ 3,322,305 10 REVENUES 11 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 579,000 579,000 12 911 FEE 60,000 60,000 13 INVESTMENT INCOME 215,900 215,900 14 LIBRARY REVENUES 44,100 44,100 15 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 390,900 390,900 16 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,523,675 1,523,675 17 PERMITS AND OTHER LICENSES 934,000 934,000 18 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 165,750 165,750 19 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 300,000 300,000 20 PROPERTY TAXES 11,133,367 11,133,367 21 BID REVENUE 51,821 51,821 22 RECREATION REVENUE 152,000 152,000 23 FRANCHISE FEE 520,000 520,000 24 TRASH FEES 2,050,000 2,050,000 25 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 87,000 87,000 26 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 690,000 690,000 27 REVENUES SUBTOTAL 18,897,513 18,897,513 28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS 29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 988,393 988,393 30 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,370,778 3,370,778 31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,359,171 4,359,171 32 GRANTS 33 POLICE RELATED 60,000 60,000 34 CAPITAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUE 73,500 73,500 35 POLICE PENSION GRANT 620,000 620,000 36 UNIVERSAL RECYCLING GRANT - 79,873 37 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 753,500 833,373 38 TRANSFERS FROM 39 TRANSFER TAX 900,000 900,000 40 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 526,814 526,814 41 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 1,000,000 1,000,000 42 WATER/WASTEWATER 424,508 424,508 43 ELECTRIC 7,876,288 7,876,288 44 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 10,727,610 10,727,610 45 TOTAL REVENUES $ 34,737,794 $ 34,817,667 46 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 38,060,099 $ 38,139,972

FIRST READING 2 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED GENERAL FUND - REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 47 ORIGINAL REVISED 48 2011/12 2011/12 49 BUDGET BUDGET 50 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES 51 CITY CLERK $ 296,393 $ 296,393 52 COUNCIL 120,699 120,699 53 TAX ASSESSOR 213,175 213,175 54 FIRE 684,725 684,725 55 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 979,922 979,922 56 LIBRARY 1,159,087 1,159,087 57 RECREATION 789,701 789,701 58 LIFE SAFETY 449,226 449,226 59 CODE INFORCEMENT 284,489 284,489 60 PLANNING 422,781 422,781 61 INSPECTIONS 553,907 553,907 62 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 223,717 223,717 63 POLICE 12,955,807 12,955,807 64 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 430,600 430,600 65 STREETS 782,810 782,810 66 SANITATION 2,330,976 2,410,849 67 CITY MANAGER 622,127 622,127 68 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 685,871 685,871 69 FINANCE 852,283 852,283 70 PUBLIC SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION 472,692 472,692 71 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 952,693 952,693 72 CENTRAL SERVICES 693,339 693,339 73 FLEET MAINTENANCE 695,422 695,422 74 CUSTOMER SERVICES 928,112 928,112 75 HUMAN RESOURCES 384,758 384,758 76 MAYOR 81,154 81,154 77 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 29,046,466 29,126,339 78 OTHER EXPENSES 79 DEBT SERVICE 327,270 327,270 80 INSURANCE 550,000 550,000 81 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,374,709 1,374,709 82 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,450,000 1,450,000 83 POLICE PENSION FUND 620,000 620,000 84 POLICE PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 95,000 95,000 85 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 10,000 10,000 86 STREET LIGHTS 960,000 960,000 87 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 5,386,979 5,386,979 88 TRANSFERS 89 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 623,847 623,847 90 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - RESERVE 200,000 200,000 91 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 823,847 823,847 92 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,802,807 2,802,807 93 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCE AND EXPENDITURES $ 38,060,099 $ 38,139,972 94 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 95 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 96 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 3 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 97 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 98 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 99 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 100 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million, Three Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand, 101 Eight Hundred Twenty-Eight dollars ($15,378,828) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby 102 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the 103 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 104 REVENUES 105 ORIGINAL REVISED 106 2011/12 2011/12 107 BUDGET BUDGET 108 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 195,191 $ - $ 195,191 109 BEGINNING BALANCE - LIBRARY - 100,962 100,962 110 REVENUES 111 STATE GRANTS 5,597,505 1,519,678 7,117,183 112 DEMEC GRANT - 215,000 215,000 113 BTOP & GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION GRANTS - 90,000 90,000 114 KENT COUNTY LIBRARY CONTRIBUTION - 1,000,000 1,000,000 115 LIBRARY GREEN ENERGY/BRIDGE LOAN 2,334,889 365,111 2,700,000 116 CONSTRUCTION LOAN FOR LIBRARY - 274,961 274,961 117 TRANSFER FROM LIBRARY RESERVE 3,262,615 (671,831) 2,590,784 118 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATION - 210,000 210,000 119 LOAN PROCEEDS - STREETS, CITY HALL 2,000,000 2,000,000 120 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND FOR PROJECTS 623,847 623,847 121 INTEREST EARNINGS 10,900 10,900 122 TOTAL REVENUES 13,829,756 16,832,675 123 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 14,024,947 $ 17,128,828

FIRST READING 4 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND - CONTINUED REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 124 EXPENSE SUMMARY 125 ORIGINAL REVISED 126 2011/12 2011/12 127 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET 128 FIRE $ 244,820 $ 244,820 129 LIBRARY 11,195,009 3,103,881 14,298,890 130 RECREATION 30,000 30,000 131 POLICE 65,000 65,000 132 STREETS 1,230,027 750,000 1,980,027 133 SANITATION 136,500 136,500 134 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE - 220,000 220,000 135 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6,400 6,400 136 LOAN ISSUANCE COSTS - 30,000 30,000 137 EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 12,907,756 17,011,637 138 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - LOAN PROCEEDS 1,000,000 (1,000,000) - 139 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 117,191 117,191 140 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 14,024,947 $ 17,128,828 141 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 142 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 143 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 5 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 144 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY 145 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 146 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 147 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Eleven Thousand, Seven Hundred Forty- 148 Seven dollars ($711,747) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 149 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for 150 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 151 CASH RECEIPTS 152 ORIGINAL REVISED 153 2011/12 2011/12 154 BUDGET BUDGET 155 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 725,554 $ 711,747 156 TOTALS $ 725,554 $ 711,747 157 BUDGET SUMMARY 158 ORIGINAL REVISED 159 2011/12 2011/12 160 BUDGET BUDGET 161 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 725,554 $ 711,747 162 TOTALS $ 725,554 $ 711,747 163 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 164 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 165 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 6 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 166 GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET REPLACEMENT FUND 167 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 168 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 169 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Sixty Thousand, Nine Hundred Twenty 170 dollars ($460,920) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 171 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the 172 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 173 CASH RECEIPTS 174 ORIGINAL REVISED 175 2011/12 2011/12 176 BUDGET BUDGET 177 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 256,645 $ 253,420 178 INTEREST EARNINGS 7,500 7,500 179 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 200,000 200,000 180 TOTALS 464,145 460,920 181 BUDGET SUMMARY 182 ORIGINAL REVISED 183 2011/12 2011/12 184 BUDGET BUDGET 185 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 464,145 $ 460,920 186 TOTALS $ 464,145 $ 460,920 187 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 188 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 189 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 7 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 190 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND 191 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 192 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 193 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand, Nine Hundred Sixteen 194 dollars ($526,916) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 195 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the 196 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 197 REVENUES 198 ORIGINAL REVISED 199 2011/12 2011/12 200 BUDGET BUDGET 201 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 102 202 STATE GRANT 526,814 526,814 203 INTEREST EARNED 100 - 204 TOTALS $ 527,014 $ 526,916 205 EXPENSE SUMMARY 206 ORIGINAL REVISED 207 2011/12 2011/12 208 BUDGET BUDGET 209 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 526,814 $ 526,816 210 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 200 100 211 TOTALS $ 527,014 $ 526,916 212 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 213 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 214 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 8 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 215 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND 216 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 217 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 218 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million, Four Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand, Four 219 Hundred Ninty-Two dollars ($8,469,492) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby 220 approprated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the 221 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 222 REVENUES 223 ORIGINAL REVISED 224 2011/12 2011/12 225 BUDGET BUDGET 226 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,139,872 $ 1,139,872 227 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 303,476 303,476 228 REVENUES 229 STATE LOAN-WATER 2010 ISSUE - 1,923,489 230 STATE LOAN-WASTEWATER 2009 ISSUE 1,800,000 1,621,272 231 STATE LOAN-WASTEWATER 2011 ISSUE - 765,060 232 TRANS FR WATER/WASTEWATER FOR WATER 750,000 750,000 233 TRANS FR WATER/WASTEWATER FOR WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000 234 TRANSFER FROM IMPACT FEE RESERVE 262,840 867,032 235 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS - - 236 TOTAL REVENUES 3,812,840 6,926,853 237 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 5,256,188 $ 8,370,201 238 EXPENSE SUMMARY 239 ORIGINAL REVISED 240 2011/12 2011/12 241 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET 242 WATER $ 766,240 $ 3,086,468 243 WASTEWATER 3,404,900 4,217,976 244 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 22,900 22,900 245 WATER CONSTRUCTION 30,100 30,100 246 TOTAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSES 4,224,140 7,357,444 247 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 1,070,632 673,893 248 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER (38,584) 338,864 249 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 5,256,188 $ 8,370,201 250 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 251 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 252 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 9 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 253 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 254 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 255 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 256 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Four Thousand, Seven Hundred Ninety- 257 Seven dollars ($904,797) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 258 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for 259 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 260 CASH RECEIPTS 261 ORIGINAL REVISED 262 2011/12 2011/12 263 BUDGET BUDGET 264 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 336,064 $ 315,695 265 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 168,470 167,966 266 REVENUES 267 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 10,082 10,082 268 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 5,054 5,054 269 TRANSFER FROM WATER 100,000 100,000 270 TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER 300,000 300,000 271 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY 6,000 6,000 272 TOTAL REVENUES $ 421,136 $ 421,136 273 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 925,670 $ 904,797 274 BUDGET SUMMARY 275 ORIGINAL REVISED 276 2011/12 2011/12 277 BUDGET BUDGET 278 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 452,146 $ 431,777 279 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 473,524 473,020 280 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 925,670 $ 904,797 281 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 282 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 283 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 10 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 284 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE 285 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 286 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 287 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred 288 Nineteen dollars ($289,519) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from 289 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for 290 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 291 CASH RECEIPTS 292 ORIGINAL REVISED 293 2011/12 2011/12 294 BUDGET BUDGET 295 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 266,839 $ 281,513 296 INTEREST EARNINGS 8,006 8,006 297 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER 8,000 - 298 TOTALS $ 282,845 $ 289,519 299 BUDGET SUMMARY 300 ORIGINAL REVISED 301 2011/12 2011/12 302 BUDGET BUDGET 303 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE $ 6,000 $ - 304 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 276,845 289,519 305 TOTALS $ 282,845 $ 289,519 306 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 307 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 308 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 11 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 309 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND 310 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 311 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 312 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million, Five Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand, Two 313 Hundred Seventy-One dollars ($6,557,271) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby 314 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the 315 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 316 REVENUES 317 ORIGINAL REVISED 318 2011/12 2011/12 319 BUDGET BUDGET 320 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 2,561,096 $ 2,648,141 321 REVENUES 322 INTEREST EARNINGS 38,400 38,400 323 RECEIPT FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE 300,000 300,000 324 TRANSFER FROM INSURANCE STABILIZATION 70,730 70,730 325 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 3,500,000 3,500,000 326 TOTAL REVENUES 3,909,130 3,909,130 327 TOTALS $ 6,470,226 $ 6,557,271 328 EXPENSE SUMMARY 329 ORIGINAL REVISED 330 2011/12 2011/12 331 EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET 332 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 1,810,410 $ 1,897,455 333 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 648,337 648,337 334 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,790,716 1,790,716 335 METER READING 20,000 20,000 336 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,269,463 4,356,508 337 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,200,763 2,200,763 338 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCE AND EXPENSES $ 6,470,226 $ 6,557,271 339 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 340 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 341 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 12 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 342 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE 343 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 344 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 345 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million, Fifty-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine 346 dollars ($1,056,789) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 347 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for 348 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 349 CASH RECEIPTS 350 ORIGINAL REVISED 351 2011/12 2011/12 352 BUDGET BUDGET 353 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,039,766 $ 1,056,789 354 TRANSFER FROM INSURANCE STABILIZATION 70,730 - 355 TOTALS $ 1,110,496 $ 1,056,789 356 BUDGET SUMMARY 357 ORIGINAL REVISED 358 2011/12 2011/12 359 BUDGET BUDGET 360 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 1,110,496 $ 1,056,789 361 TOTALS $ 1,110,496 $ 1,056,789 362 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 363 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 364 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 13 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 365 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE 366 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 367 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 368 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million, Seven Hundred Eighteen Thousand, 369 Six Hundred Twenty-One dollars ($10,718,621) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby 370 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the 371 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 372 CASH RECEIPTS 373 ORIGINAL REVISED 374 2011/12 2011/12 375 BUDGET BUDGET 376 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,511,755 $ 10,412,221 377 INTEREST EARNINGS 306,400 306,400 378 TOTALS $ 10,818,155 $ 10,718,621 379 BUDGET SUMMARY 380 ORIGINAL REVISED 381 2011/12 2011/12 382 BUDGET BUDGET 383 TRANSFER TO IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION $ 300,000 $ 300,000 384 TRANSFER TO FUTURE CAPACITY 500,000 500,000 385 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,018,155 9,918,621 386 TOTALS $ 10,818,155 $ 10,718,621 387 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 388 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 389 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 14 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 390 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE 391 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 392 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 393 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million, Nine Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand, Five 394 Hundred Seventy-One dollars ($9,957,571) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby 395 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the 396 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 397 CASH RECEIPTS 398 ORIGINAL REVISED 399 2011/12 2011/12 400 BUDGET BUDGET 401 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,294,628 $ 9,178,771 402 RECEIPT FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE 500,000 500,000 403 INTEREST EARNINGS 278,800 278,800 404 TOTALS $ 10,073,428 $ 9,957,571 405 BUDGET SUMMARY 406 ORIGINAL REVISED 407 2011/12 2011/12 408 BUDGET BUDGET 409 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 10,073,428 $ 9,957,571 410 TOTALS $ 10,073,428 $ 9,957,571 411 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 412 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 413 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 15 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 414 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE 415 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 416 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 417 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty-Five 418 dollars ($415,635) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 419 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the 420 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 421 CASH RECEIPTS 422 ORIGINAL REVISED 423 2011/12 2011/12 424 BUDGET BUDGET 425 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 408,430 $ 403,335 426 INTEREST EARNINGS 12,300 12,300 427 TOTALS $ 420,730 $ 415,635 428 BUDGET SUMMARY 429 ORIGINAL REVISED 430 2011/12 2011/12 431 BUDGET BUDGET 432 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION $ 70,730 $ 70,730 433 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 350,000 344,905 434 TOTALS $ 420,730 $ 415,635 435 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 436 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 437 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 16 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 438 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE 439 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 440 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 441 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million, Three Hundred Forty-Six Thousand, Seven 442 Hundred Sixty-Eight dollars ($6,346,768) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby 443 appropriated from urrent revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the 444 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 445 CASH RECEIPTS 446 ORIGINAL REVISED 447 2011/12 2011/12 448 BUDGET BUDGET 449 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,219,819 $ 6,160,168 450 INTEREST EARNINGS 186,600 186,600 451 TOTALS $ 6,406,419 $ 6,346,768 452 BUDGET SUMMARY 453 ORIGINAL REVISED 454 2011/12 2011/12 455 BUDGET BUDGET 456 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 457 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 5,406,419 5,346,768 458 TOTALS $ 6,406,419 $ 6,346,768 459 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 460 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 461 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 17 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 462 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND 463 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 464 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 465 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million, Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand, Four 466 Hundred Fifty-One dollars ($3,965,451) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby 467 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the 468 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 469 REVENUES 470 ORIGINAL REVISED 471 2011/12 2011/12 472 BUDGET BUDGET 473 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 312,651 $ 312,651 474 REVENUES 475 GRANTS REVENUE 1,900,000 1,900,000 476 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 350,000 - 477 LOAN PROCEEDS - STREETS - 1,750,000 478 INTEREST INCOME 2,800 2,800 479 TOTAL REVENUES 2,252,800 3,652,800 480 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 2,565,451 $ 3,965,451 481 EXPENSE SUMMARY 482 ORIGINAL REVISED 483 2011/12 2011/12 484 EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET 485 PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 1,300,000 $ 2,175,000 486 LINCOLN PARK/CLARENCE STREET GRANT EXP. 900,000 900,000 487 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,200,000 3,075,000 488 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - 875,000 489 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - STATE FUNDS 365,451 15,451 490 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 2,565,451 $ 3,965,451 491 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 492 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 493 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 18 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 494 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE 495 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 496 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 497 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred One Thousand, Four Hundred Twenty-Two 498 dollars ($201,422) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 499 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the 500 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 501 CASH RECEIPTS 502 ORIGINAL REVISED 503 2011/12 2011/12 504 BUDGET BUDGET 505 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 191,522 $ 195,672 506 INTEREST INCOME 5,750 5,750 507 TOTALS $ 197,272 $ 201,422 508 BUDGET SUMMARY 509 ORIGINAL REVISED 510 2011/12 2011/12 511 BUDGET BUDGET 512 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 197,272 201,422 513 TOTALS $ 197,272 $ 201,422 514 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 515 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 516 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 19 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 517 LIBRARY RESERVE 518 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012 519 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 520 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million, Five Hundred Ninety Thousand, Seven 521 Hundred Eighty-Four dollars ($2,590,784) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby 522 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the 523 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 524 CASH RECEIPTS 525 ORIGINAL REVISED 526 2011/12 2011/12 527 BUDGET BUDGET 528 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,217,579 $ 2,575,784 529 INTEREST INCOME 109,900 15,000 530 TOTALS $ 1,327,479 $ 2,590,784 531 EXPENSE SUMMARY 532 ORIGINAL REVISED 533 2011/12 2011/12 534 BUDGET BUDGET 535 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 1,200,938 $ 2,590,784 536 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 126,541 - 537 TOTALS $ 1,327,479 $ 2,590,784 538 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 539 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 540 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 20 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 541 LIBRARY GRANT FUND 542 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 543 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 544 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Ten Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty-Five 545 dollars ($310,635) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current 546 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government 547 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 548 REVENUES 549 ORIGINAL REVISED 550 2011/12 2011/12 551 BUDGET BUDGET 552 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,336 $ 30,168 553 REVENUES 554 STATE GRANT 259,801 280,467 555 FEDERAL GRANT 2,750 - 556 TOTAL REVENUES 262,551 280,467 557 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUE $ 278,887 $ 310,635 558 EXPENSE SUMMARY 559 ORIGINAL REVISED 560 2011/12 2011/12 561 EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET 562 PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 41,935 $ 22,482 563 OFFICE SUPPLIES - 8,899 564 PRINTING/DUPLICATING - 5,933 565 POSTAGE - 500 566 BOOKS 119,216 112,053 567 FURNITURE - 4,907 568 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 55,000 70,000 569 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 5,000 2,915 570 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18,650 4,150 571 COMPUTER HARDWARE 20,000 78,796 572 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 259,801 310,635 573 FEDERAL GRANTS 574 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,750 - 575 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,750 - 576 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 16,336 - 577 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCE AND EXPENSES $ 278,887 $ 310,635 578 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 579 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 580 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING 21 of 21 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED 581 POLICE GRANTS 582 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 583 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 584 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Forty Three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Six dollars ($743,696) or so 585 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by the City of Dover 586 Economic Development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012: 587 REVENUES 588 POLICE BYRNE/JAG FEDERAL 589 GRANTS GRANTS FORFEITURE TOTAL 590 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 152,223 $ - $ 263,181 $ 415,404 591 REVENUES 592 CJC GRANT 35,876 - - 35,876 593 EIDE GRANT - - - - 594 SALLE GRANT - - - - 595 SLEAF GRANT - - - - 596 BYRNE/JAG GRANTS - 136,931 - 136,931 597 FEDERAL FORFEITURE GRANTS - - - - 598 COPS HIRING RECOVERY PROG - - 155,485 155,485 599 TOTAL REVENUES 35,876 136,931 155,485 328,292 600 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES 188,099 136,931 418,666 743,696 601 EXPENSE SUMMARY 602 POLICE BYRNE/JAG FEDERAL 603 EXPENSES GRANTS GRANTS FORFEITURE TOTAL 604 CJC GRANT EXPENSE $ 35,876 $ - $ - $ 35,876 605 EIDE GRANT EXPENSE 30,032 - - 30,032 606 SALLE GRANT EXPENSE 72,537 - - 72,537 607 SLEAF GRANT EXPENSE 49,654 - - 49,654 608 BYRNE/JAG GRANT EXPENSE - 136,931 - 136,931 609 FEDERAL FORFEITURE GRANT EXPENSE - - 263,181 263,181 610 COPS HIRING RECOVERY PROG - - 155,485 155,485 611 TOTAL GRANT EXPENSES 188,099 136,931 418,666 743,696 612 CURRENT YEAR BALANCES (0) - (0) (0) 613 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter- 614 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department 615 with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.

FIRST READING CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2011-31 WITH LF&A AMENDMENTS (LF&A AMENDMENTS INDICATED IN BOLD, BLUE, DOUBLE UNDERLINE) 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 That Chapter 102 Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-1 - Valuation and assessment, be 4 amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, underlined italics and deleting the text 5 indicated in bold, red strikeout as follows: 6 Sec. 102-1. - Valuation and assessment. 7 Section 47 of the Charter provides that an impartial valuation and assessment of all real property 8 within the city shall may be conducted by the city assessor or assessors every third year. The 9 council may also direct that in lieu of the reassessment and valuation by the city assessor, such a 10 reassessment and revaluation may be done by the assessor or assessors or an outside appraiser 11 mass appraisal company chosen by the council. 12 Pursuant to section 47 of the Charter, c Commencing with the year 2010 and every ninth fifth 13 year thereafter, unless otherwise directed, the revaluation and reassessment of all real property shall 14 may be conducted, under the supervision of the assessor or in conjunction with the assessor, by 15 an outside appraiser mass appraisal company chosen by the council. The mass appraisal 16 company shall be licensed to conduct business in the State of Delaware and the City of Dover 17 and shall employ appraisers who are recognized by the Delaware Division of Professional 18 Regulations. All property shall be valued as to its status; as of its ownership; and as of its current 19 market value as of the January 1 assessment date. and shall reflect fair market value. 20 ADOPTED: * 21 SYNOPSIS 22 This amendment changes the revaluations from every three (3) years to every five (5) years. 23 24 Actions History 25 November 28, 2011 - Scheduled for First Reading by Council 26 November 14, 2011 - Considered by the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 27 S:\ORDINANCES\2011\Draft\Ordinance 2011-31 - Ch 102 - Taxation, Art IV - Valuation and Assessment with LF&A Amendment.wpd

FIRST READING CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2011-29 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 2 - General Residence Zones 4 (RG-1 and RG-2), Subsection 2.4 - Conditional Uses be amended by inserting a new subsection (d) 5 as follows: 6 (d) In order to stimulate limited commercial activity in the RG-1 and RG-2 zones within the 7 city's historic district zone and/or where a historic district property or a property listed on the 8 National Register of Historic Places exists, and to make this area of historic Dover more attractive 9 to tourists and residents, antique shops, art galleries, gift and card shops, book stores, specialty hobby 10 stores, and restaurants with no alcoholic beverages may be permitted as accessory uses incidental 11 to the principal residence, subject to the conditional use approval of the planning commission in 12 accordance with Article 10 - Planning Commission, Section 1 - Approval of conditional uses and 13 subject to the following : 14 i. Total floor area of any non-residential accessory use shall not exceed 2,000 square feet. 15 ii. A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be required to serve the residence 16 and the accessory use. 17 iii. Signage for the accessory use is limited to one (1) sign not to exceed six (6) square feet 18 in area. Signs may be illuminated, provided that internally illuminated signs shall be 19 prohibited. 20 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 21 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 6 - Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 22 3 - Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, Subsection 3.1 - Schedule of Requirements be amended by 23 inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics and deleting the text indicated in bold, red, strikeout, 24 as follows: 25 3.1 Schedule of requirements. Accessory off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, shall be 26 provided for any lot as specified in article 4, zoning bulk and parking regulations or as 27 specified below for each use in any zone, whichever is greater. , except for existing buildings 28 within the C-2 zoning district, where article 4, section 4.14, zoning bulk and parking 29 regulations governing the C-2 zoning district shall prevail. 30 31 (a) Exceptions. 32 33 i. Where Article 3 - District Regulations, specifies a minimum parking requirement, 34 this parking requirement shall prevail.

Proposed Ordinance #2011-29 - Append. B, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Subsec. 2.4 - Conditional Uses Page 2 and Art. 6, Sec. 3, Subsec. 3.1 - Schedule of Requirements 35 ii. For existing buildings within the C-2 zoning district, the requirements of article 36 4, section 4.14 - [C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-2A zoned], bulk and parking regulations 37 governing the C-2 zoning district shall prevail. 38 39 ADOPTED: * 40 SYNOPSIS 41 The proposed ordinance would permit limited commercial uses accessory to the 42 principal residential use on properties within the General Residence Zone (RG-1 and 43 RG-2) that are located within the City's Historic District Zone and/or listed on the 44 National Register of Historic Places as part of a historic district or as an individual 45 property. It would also require that such accessory uses be subject to Conditional Use 46 approval by the Planning Commission set standards for such accessory uses. 47 (SPONSORS: BONAR, RUSSELL, AND LYNN ) 48 Actions History 49 November 28, 2011 - Scheduled for First Reading by Council 50 November 14, 2011 - Considered by Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 51 S:\ORDINANCES\2011\Draft\Ordinance 2011-29 - Append B, Art 3, Sec 2, Sub 2.4 - Tea House-FIRST RDG.wpd