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EXHIBIT #1 COUNCIL M EETING OF 12/14/2009 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

BOARD MEMBERS Gary Patterson, Reuben Salters, President Councilman Dr. William Johnston, Ami Sebastian‐Hauer Vice President Laura Simmons Joseph McDaniel, Timothy Slavin, Secretary Councilman Cynthia Small, Treasurer Thomas Smith Anthony DePrima Stanford Smith Michael Harrington Gerald I.H. Street, Esq. Paul E. Lakeman Ann Marie Townshend Gregg Moore Mayor Carleton Carey, Sophia R. Russell, p Ex ff Officio Councilwoman

FY 2009 Downtown Dover Partnership Economic Impact Highlights hl $1,683,885 Dollars Invested in FY 2009 Facade Grants Awarded (4) ............................... $ 12,359 Total Value of Facade Improvements ................ $ 55,540 Building Rehabilitation (4) Total value ............... $ 702,275 Governors Avenue Parking Lot .......................... $ 161,402 Security Camera Project .................................... $ 84,418 USDA Rural Development Grant ........................ $ 43,790 CDBG Youth Employment Grant ........................ $ 42,000 Purchase of 680‐684 Forest Street .....................$ 650,000 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Value of Facade Grants and Facade Improvements included in total value of building rehabilitation projects but excluded from total dollars invested in FY 2009.

FY 2009 Downtown Dover Partnership Economic Impact i hli Highlights Partnership Real Estate Holdings 120 S. Governors Avenue Acme site ...........................$ 1,239,345 416 W. Loockerman Street........................................... $ 53,593 424 & 426 W. Loockerman Street ................................$ 10,889 418, 420, & 422 W. Loockerman Street .......................$ 41,041 436 W. Loockerman Street.............................. …………..$ 75,000 17 Slaughter Street ......................................................$ 71,487 133‐135 S. Governors Avenue .....................................$ 248,745 139‐143 S. Governors Avenue .....................................$ 295,184 222 Railroad Avenue....................................................$ 56,746 , 238 Railroad Avenue....................................................$ 151,091 East side of N. West Street parcel #1...........................$ 243,000 East side of N. West Street parcel #2...........................$ 274,000 , 680 & 684 Forest Street ..............................................$ 650,000 TOTAL Buildings and Land ...................................... $ 3,410,121

PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2009 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Stanford Smith, Chairperson • Coordinated Strategic Plan • Dr. William Johnston Workshop • Paul E. Lakeman • Monitored Work Plan • Gregg Moore Development • Tim Slavin, Councilman • Developed Fundraising • Georgeanna Windley Strategy • Coordinated Volunteer Recognition & Annual Report

DESIGN COMMITTEE MEMBERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS Laura Simmons, Chairperson • Awarded Four (4) Facade Arden Bardol Grants Carrie Happoldt Ann Baker Horsey • Redesigned Facade Grant Susan Johnston Dawn Melson‐Williams Program Brian Murray Dr. Donald Parks Kristin Pleasanton Elena Stewart

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Gerald I. H. Street, Esq., • Finalized Capital Scrap Project • Chairperson • Robert Berglund Brownfield Cleanup • David Bonar • Anthony DePrima • Community Development • Michael Harrington, Sr. Block Grant for Youth • Paul E. Lakeman Employment Program • Joseph McDaniel • Gregg Moore • USDA Rural Development • Ted Nutter Grant for Training & Marketing • Gary Patterson • Charlie Rodriguez Projects • Sophia Russell, Councilwoman • SBA Loan Workshop • Reuben Salters, Councilman • Ami S b ti ebastian‐Hauer • Laura Simmons • Ann Marie Townshend • Diana Welch

PARKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Thomas Smith, Chairperson • Governors Ave. Lot • David Affolder Completed • Michael Ambruso • Security Survey of • Darleen Aragon Merchants • Anita Evans • Provided Funding for Security Camera Project • Ron Poliquin, Esq.

PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Cynthia Small, Chairperson • Created Home for the Holidays • Elaine M. Brenchley • Robin Coventry • Created Spring Splendor • Kay Dietz‐Sass Fashion Show • Dave Hill • Supported First Fridays • Dr. William Johnston • Supported First Night • Dr. Donald Parks • Ami Sebastian‐Hauer • Survival Seminar for Retailers • Nephetina Serrano • Click & Mortar Seminar • Tim Smith • Supported Dover Days May • Heather Standish • Erin Tinsley Basket

Downtown Business Highlights Ten New Businesses Business Assistance Provided • A Center for Mental Wellness • Three businesses received • Andrew’s Espresso Express SBA guaranteed loans for a • Bel Boutique total of $21,000. • Crumbs • Dover Dogs, LLC • h These loans sustained five • Family Steaks & Hoagies (5) full‐time jobs. • Fly 365 • Leone’s L k oockerman E h xchange • The Dover Newsstand • The Golden Fleece Tavern

Mission Statement 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 the Central Dover area. The DDP t i strives to protect and h enhance the hi t storic architectural and community qualities of the downtown consistent with the guiding principles of the National Main Street Program.