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PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA March 14, 2011 - 12:00 Noon - City Hall Conference Room - City Hall - City of Dover Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate times. When possible, please notify the City Clerk by phone at 736-7008 or e-mail at CityClerk@dover.de.us, should you wish to be recognized. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 1. Review of Applications - Youth Advisory Committee - One (1) Year Terms to Expire January 24, 2012 2. Benchmarks Established for the Economic Development Office 3. FY 2012 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP) 4. Updates A. Puncheon Run Watershed Action Team and Flood Plain Mapping Update B. Planning and Funding for New Library C. CDBG Program D. Housing and Recovery Act of 2008 Funds (Neighborhood Stabilization Fund) /tm S:\AGENDAS & MINUTES\Committee-Agendas\2011\03-14-2011 PR&CE.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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONAL VISION Within the Department of Public Services, the Economic Development division has been charged to improve the quality of life of Dover by attracting and retaining quality jobs, supporting a vibrant town center, and creating an atmosphere that encourages and fosters business growth. MAJOR PROGRAMS DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP (DDP) Objective: Provide administrative and other staff support to the Downtown Dover Partnership so that the organization can foster grass‐roots driven downtown redevelopment. Measures: 1. Number of events where DDP is either the lead organizer or partner in event. 2008‐2009 Actual 2009‐2010 Actual 2010‐2011 Projected Results 8 events held in Downtown ≥10 events held in Downtown >10 events held in Downtown where DDP is either the lead where DDP is either the lead where DDP is either the lead organizer or partner. organizer or partner. organizer or partner. 13 events completed/1 7 Special Events plus First cancellation Fridays 2. Set and reach an annual fundraising goal for the DDP. 2008‐2009 Actual 2009‐2010 Actual 2010‐2011 Projected Results Measure under development Raise ≥$10,000 for DDP Raise >$25,000 for DDP activities. activities In development 3. Monitor downtown merchant and business owner satisfaction. 2008‐2009 Actual 2009‐2010 Actual 2010‐2011 Projected Results Measure under development Survey will be developed; Increase survey response ratings to be above average. rate and maintain above Survey completed, April 2010 average rating and ratings were above No Action YTD average DOWNTOWN DOVER BUSINESS GROWTH Objective: Promote Downtown Dover as a location for new businesses, and provide support to existing businesses to ensure they survive. Measures: 1. Monitor number of businesses opened in the Downtown Target Area.

2008‐2009 Actual 2009‐2010 Actual 2010‐2011 Projected Results 5 new businesses open in ≥6 new businesses open in 6 new businesses open in Downtown Target Area; Downtown Target Area; Downtown Target Area 3 net new businesses open in ≥4 net new businesses open in 4 net new businesses open in Downtown Target Area Downtown Target Area Downtown Target Area 5 new businesses opened Net Change = 0 with a net of 3 new businesses open in Downtown Target Area 2. Work with property owners and entrepreneurs to fill vacant commercial spaces on Loockerman Street with viable businesses. 2008‐2009 Actual 2009‐2010 Actual 2010‐2011 Projected Results 6 vacant commercial tenant ≥8 vacant commercial tenant 4 vacant commercial tenant spaces filled spaces filled spaces filled 4 vacant commercial tenant 2 vacant commercial tenant spaces filled spaces filled CITY‐WIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Objective: Promote Dover as a location for business growth. Measures: 1. Maintain an unemployment rate for the City of Dover that is lower than national and state averages. 2008‐2009 Actual 2009‐2010 Actual 2010‐2011 Projected Results 9.4% ‐ U.S. Rate <10% rate in July 2010 <10% unemployment rate 8.2% ‐ DE Rate 9.5% - U.S. Rate in July 2011 9.5% ‐ City of Dover Rate 8.5% - DE Rate 9.4% U.S. Rate in July 2009 10.3% - City of Dover Rate 8/5% DE Rate June 2010 – Actual 9.4% City of Dover Rate January 2011- Actual 2. Monitor number of contacts with small businesses and with out‐of‐town companies interested in locating in Dover. 2008‐2009 Actual 2009‐2010 Actual 2010‐2011 Projected Results 10 contacts with potential ≥20 contacts with potential 20 contacts with potential small businesses; small businesses; small businesses; 9 contacts with out‐of‐town 11 contacts YTD 11 contacts YTD companies interested in ≥15 contacts with out‐of‐town 10 contacts with out‐of‐town locating in Dover. companies interested in companies interested in locating in Dover. locating in Dover 8 contacts YTD 10 contacts YTD

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010‐2011 1. Complete a site development master plan for the Garrison tract. This objective is a part of the City‐ wide Economic Development program and advances the critical success factors of Economic Development and Job Growth. Measures: a. Develop an overall marketing plan for this site and attract at least one serious prospect by June 30, 2011. b. Complete the CEDS Application for Infrastructure Development of Garrison Tract by October 30, 2010. c. Complete a professional marketing brochure by December 31, 2010. 2. Promote City‐wide economic development initiatives. This objective is a part of the City‐wide Economic Development program and advances the critical success factors of Economic Development and Job Growth. Measures: a. Continue to improve working relationship with Kent Economic Partnership by providing quarterly updates to the Partnership and working with the Partnership’s Economic Development Committee. This measure is ongoing with no set completion date. b. Attract one serious prospect to the Aero Park by June 15, 2011. c. Update the Job Growth Report of the City’s twelve largest employers including Dover Air Force Base and State Government and provide to Council. d. Develop a table of vacant buildings, over 20,000 square feet; and vacant properties of ten acres or more to track leasing and/or sales activity. This measure is ongoing with no set completion date. e. Develop a list of renewable energy manufacturers and higher education renewable energy researchers, and bring them together in a roundtable with state officials. Develop a strategy to attract renewable energy manufacturers to Dover by September 30, 2010. 3. Advance initiatives of the Downtown Dover Partnership. This objective is a part of the Downtown Dover Partnership program and advances the critical success factors of Economic Development and Job Growth. Measures: a. Develop a recruitment strategy to attract new business to downtown with the assistance of the Recruitment Subcommittee of the Economic Development Committee by August 31, 2010. b. Develop a marketing brochure which includes a current vacant property list and a map of the downtown district as part of a business recruitment package. Brochure will be provided to commercial realtors and be accessible on the Downtown Dover Partnership website. Complete by August 31, 2010. c. Complete asbestos clean‐up at 22‐24 W Loockerman Street and recruit a business partner to renovate interior of the building and recruit a tenant by March 31, 2011. d. Facilitate a meeting of downtown property owners to develop a strategy to bring vacant buildings up to code and attract tenants by September 30, 2010. e. Coordinate with the Dover/Kent MPO to host a charrette to develop a strategy for economic development and rehabilitation of the Business Improvement District by December 31, 2010. f. Complete the Memorandum of Agreement between the DDP and DELDOT for the development of a public private partnership for the Transit Center by July 31, 2011. g. Recruit a private partner for the P3 Agreement to construct the Transit Center Building by December 31, 2011.

New Projects are highlighted. City of Dover, Delaware DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT Department Project# Priority FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Parks and Recreation Park and Playground Improvement Program PR1101 2 30,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 162,000 Skate Parks PR1102 1 10,000 300,000 310,000 Splash Pad at Schutte Park PR1290 3 20,000 290,000 310,000 Dover Park - Roof Replacement PR1291 2 30,000 30,000 Pathway at Schutte Park PR1490 1 120,000 120,000 Lighted Soccer/Multi Purpose Field PR1491 3 195,000 195,000 Tennis Courts at Schutte Park PR1492 4 160,000 160,000 Schutte Park Land Improvements PR1493 2 100,000 100,000 Paving of Parking Lots at Schutte Park PR1494 1 300,000 300,000 Parks and Recreation Total 80,000 323,000 618,000 633,000 33,000 1,687,000 GRAND TOTAL 80,000 323,000 618,000 633,000 33,000 1,687,000 Thursday, March 03, 2011

DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 City of Dover, Delaware Project # PR1101 Project Name Park and Playground Improvement Program Type Improvement Department Parks and Recreation Useful Life 10-15 years Contact Parks & Recreation Director Category General Priority 2 New Project: Account Number: Time-Line: Description Total Project Cost: $444,000 This project will resurface the basketball court at William Park & replace playground swings at Dover Park in additional to other repairs at existing park facilities. The consequences of delaying or elminating this project are that the courts may need to be closed for public use due to safety concerns. This project meets Consumer Product Safety Commission Playground Safety Guidelines. Justification The existing basketball court has cracks throughout the court and this has created safety issues and playground swings are over 22 years old. Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total 282,000 Construction/Maintenance 30,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 162,000 Total Total 30,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 162,000 Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total 282,000 General Fund 30,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 162,000 Total Total 30,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 162,000 Budget Impact/Other Thursday, March 03, 2011

DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 City of Dover, Delaware Project # PR1102 Project Name Skate Parks Type Equipment Department Parks and Recreation Useful Life 10-15 years Contact Parks & Recreation Director Category General Priority 1 New Project: No Account Number: Time-Line: Description Total Project Cost: $340,000 This project will construct a skating area at Schutte Park. Consequences of delaying or elminating this project will result in the continual lack of meeting the needs of youth population, more destruction and problems with business property. Justification Many youth and their parents have approached the City to build a skateboard park. Area business owners have complained about skateboarders damaging their property. This park woud give the youth a designated area to use their skakeboards. Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total 30,000 Planning/Design 10,000 10,000 Construction/Maintenance 300,000 300,000 Total Total 10,000 300,000 310,000 Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total 30,000 General Fund 150,000 150,000 Parkland Reserve Fund 10,000 10,000 Total State Grant 150,000 150,000 Total 10,000 300,000 310,000 Budget Impact/Other To meet the need for a designated skating area at Schutte Park. In addition, while working with the Skate Park Committee and Kent County Levy Court, develop plans and construct a Skate Park in Fiscal 2015 for area youth. Budget Items FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Maintenance 2,500 2,500 3,000 8,000 Total 2,500 2,500 3,000 8,000 Thursday, March 03, 2011

DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 City of Dover, Delaware Project # PR1290 Project Name Splash Pad at Schutte Park Type Equipment Department Parks and Recreation Useful Life 15-20 years Contact Parks & Recreation Director Category General Priority 3 New Project: Yes Account Number: Time-Line: April - June 2011 Description Total Project Cost: $310,000 This project will construct a ground-level splash pad at Schutte Park. Consquences of delaying or eliminating this project include not meeting the needs our residents who depend on Silver Lake for outdoor recreation. Justification This project would improve the quality of life for families in Dover. It would be an enhancement to our summer outdoor camp and sport activities and provide outdoor water activities during the summer months. Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Planning/Design 20,000 20,000 Construction/Maintenance 290,000 290,000 Total 20,000 290,000 310,000 Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total General Fund 20,000 20,000 Parkland Reserve Fund 145,000 145,000 State Grant 145,000 145,000 Total 20,000 290,000 310,000 Budget Impact/Other Increased Water Usage Budget Items FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Other (Insurance, Utilities) 17,000 18,000 19,000 20,000 74,000 Total 17,000 18,000 19,000 20,000 74,000 Thursday, March 03, 2011

DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 City of Dover, Delaware Project # PR1291 Project Name Dover Park - Roof Replacement Type Maintenance Department Parks and Recreation Useful Life 15-20 years Contact Parks & Recreation Director Category General Priority 2 New Project: Yes Account Number: Time-Line: August - September 2010 Description Total Project Cost: $30,000 This project will see the replacement of the roof at the Dover Park Administration Building. Consequences of delaying or elminating this project will result in the continued repair of the interior ceiling of the Dover Park Administrative Building due to water leakage. Justification Heavy rain or snow has caused water to leak into the building. Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Construction/Maintenance 30,000 30,000 Total 30,000 30,000 Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total General Fund 30,000 30,000 Total 30,000 30,000 Budget Impact/Other The roof on the Dover Park Adminstration Building was replaced in 1990. The present roof is 19 years old and in need of replacement. Thursday, March 03, 2011

DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 City of Dover, Delaware Project # PR1490 Project Name Pathway at Schutte Park Type Improvement Department Parks and Recreation Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Parks & Recreation Director Category General Priority 1 New Project: Account Number: Time-Line: Description Total Project Cost: $120,000 This project would involve the continuation of the 10-foot wide multi-use pathway at Schuttee Park. Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project are that park users will not have a trail system that connects from beginning to end. Applications for State Grants from the Delaware Land, Water & Trust Fund will be completed to pay for 50% of the project costs. Justification The completion of the path will create a loop for path users. The existing path begins at the parking lot and ends at Wyoming Mills Road. Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Construction/Maintenance 120,000 120,000 Total 120,000 120,000 Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total General Fund 60,000 60,000 State Grant 60,000 60,000 Total 120,000 120,000 Budget Impact/Other Thursday, March 03, 2011

DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 City of Dover, Delaware Project # PR1491 Project Name Lighted Soccer/Multi Purpose Field Type Improvement Department Parks and Recreation Useful Life 10-15 years Contact Parks & Recreation Director Category General Priority 3 New Project: No Account Number: Time-Line: Nov. 2013 - Mar. 2014 Description Total Project Cost: $195,000 This project will provide one lighted, multipurpose field at Schutte Park. Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project will be that the City will not be able to provide field space for the outdoor sport leagues. Justification Due to the construction of the Pitts Center and the loss of field space, the demand for field space for soccer, lacrosse, flag football and field hockey has grown. We can increase usage of existing fields by lighting one field while will enable teams to play at night. Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Construction/Maintenance 195,000 195,000 Total 195,000 195,000 Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total General Fund 195,000 195,000 Total 195,000 195,000 Budget Impact/Other The cost of electricity for lights will be charged to the teams using the fields. Budget Items FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Other (Insurance, Utilities) 8,000 16,000 24,000 Total 8,000 16,000 24,000 Thursday, March 03, 2011

DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 City of Dover, Delaware Project # PR1492 Project Name Tennis Courts at Schutte Park Type Improvement Department Parks and Recreation Useful Life 10-15 years Contact Parks & Recreation Director Category General Priority 4 New Project: No Account Number: Time-Line: Mar. 2014 - May 2014 Description Total Project Cost: $160,000 This project will construct tennis courts at Schutte Park. Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project are that there are no tennis courts on the west side of Dover for resident use. Justification There are no public tennis courts on the West side of Route 13 in Dover. The Parks and Recreation department has received several requests for the addition of tennis courts at Schutte Park. This project is a part of the master plan for Schutte Park that was developed by Sasaki Associates, Inc in 1991. Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Construction/Maintenance 160,000 160,000 Total 160,000 160,000 Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total General Fund 160,000 160,000 Total 160,000 160,000 Budget Impact/Other Yearly purchase of replacement tennis nets. Thursday, March 03, 2011

DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 City of Dover, Delaware Project # PR1493 Project Name Schutte Park Land Improvements Type Improvement Department Parks and Recreation Useful Life 50 years Contact Parks & Recreation Director Category General Priority 2 New Project: Account Number: Time-Line: Description Total Project Cost: $100,000 This project involves the probable land donation from a local developer. Wyoming Mill Road will be reconfigured to intersect the Villiage of Westover entrance. The price listed is for grading and seeding the donated land, which will become athletic fields. The consequences of delaying or elminating this project will be the lack of outdoor athletic field space. Justification Increased acreage for outdoor athletic fields. Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Construction/Maintenance 100,000 100,000 Total 100,000 100,000 Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total General Fund 100,000 100,000 Total 100,000 100,000 Budget Impact/Other Construction to be complete in the same time frame as the new Boys & Girls Club. Thursday, March 03, 2011

DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 City of Dover, Delaware Project # PR1494 Project Name Paving of Parking Lots at Schutte Park Type Improvement Department Parks and Recreation Useful Life 20-30 years Contact Parks & Recreation Director Category General Priority 1 New Project: Yes Account Number: Time-Line: Description Total Project Cost: $300,000 Pave, stripe and install lighting for two existing parking areas. There is inadequate parking for events at Schutte Park. Justification Existing parking doesn't have marked parking spaces and is not lighted. By paving these areas we can increase parking spaces and increase safety for park users after dark. Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Construction/Maintenance 300,000 300,000 Total 300,000 300,000 Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Community Transportation Fun 150,000 150,000 General Fund 150,000 150,000 Total 300,000 300,000 Budget Impact/Other Thursday, March 03, 2011

City of Dover, Delaware DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16 PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT Department Project# Priority FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Parks and Recreation 2002 Dodge Van (590) Veh# 590 n/a 17,400 17,400 Parks and Recreation Total 17,400 17,400 GRAND TOTAL 17,400 17,400 Thursday, March 03, 2011

Status of FY- 09-10 CDBG Projects U Monthly statistics for the month of February 2011. Homeowner Rehabilitation Program FY09 Four (4) homes are underway (814 River Road, 40 Bertrand Drive, 508 Walker Road (complete) and 106 Gordon Place.) CDBG FY10 Projects Habitat for Humanity The property at 101 Jefferson Court purchased by Habitat has been fully renovated and sold to a low income family on February 23rd. First State Resource Conservation & Redevelopment Council (RC &D) Emergency repairs have been completed on 14 homes in the City of Dover. Homeownership Assistance Program Two clients have purchased properties in the City of Dover. Connections Community Support Program Twenty Three homeless individuals received motel vouchers for temporary housing year to date. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) The city was awarded $1,426,740 for the acquisition and rehab of foreclosed properties to be sold to qualifying families. A total of $1,249,467 has been expended on the acquisition and renovations for 8 properties. The remaining balance of $177,272 will be utilized for renovations and acquisition. Three properties have been sold, three are for sale, one is a lease purchase and one is a rental that serves persons with disabilities. Dover Housing Authority purchased 1415 S. Hancock Avenue with program income. The following list the status of each NSP property: 218 Ann Avenue (sold) 337 N. Governors Avenue (for sale) 343 Mimosa Avenue (sold) 254 Green Blade Drive (sold) 907 Woodcrest Avenue (lease purchase) 302 Stonebrook Place (for sale) 1430 S. Hancock (group home) 11 Westover Drive (for sale) 1415 S. Hancock (new home purchase)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee 3/14/11 Status of FY-09-10 Program Funds Spent - Fiscal Year 7/1/10-6/30/11 2009 Grant Projects Project Details Total Grant Funds Expended Unencumbered Balance Two families have Homeownership Assistance Program purchased homes in the $40,000 $20,000 $20,000 City of Dover Homeowner interviews Housing Rehabilitation Program $48,000 $0 $48,000 scheduled for early April Property was sold Habitat for Humanity $40,000 $36,764 $3,236 February 23rd. 23 motel vouchers Connections Comm. Support $15,000 $12,101 $2,899 provided to homeless individuals 14 homes have been RC & D $40,000 $37,247 $2,753 completed. Streets Project Project completed $63,434 $63,434 $0 *Housing Rehabilitation Program FY- 1 home completed and 3 $56,196 $35,089 $21,107 09 are 80% completed Total $302,630 $204,635 $97,995 * rehab projects - please note that $56,196 has been rolled over to program year FY-10 106 Gordon Place 508 Walker Road 814 River Road 40 Bertrand Drive

NSP Properties Purchase Rehab Total Purchase Price Sold Price Property Address Price Costs & Rehab Cost 218 Ann Ave. $83,000 $22,491 $105,491 $85,853 343 Mimosa Ave. $166,000 $38,349 $204,349 $168,300 254 Greenblade Dr. $107,000 $25,451 $132,451 $93,000