Regular City Council Packet

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Link: https://rb.gy/f5cbg Event number: 2534 251 0021 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. The meeting can also be viewed on Comcast Channel 14, Verizon Channel 20, and on the City's Streaming Player located at www.cityofdover.com under "Quick Links". OPEN FORUM - 15 Minutes Prior to Official Meeting (6:15 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 as a public hearing is prohibited during the Open Forum as an opportunity will be provided during consideration of that item. 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 - Elder Ellis B. Louden PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Lewis ADOPTION OF AGENDA ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial 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. Page 1

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 23, 2023 PAGE 2 PRESENTATIONS 1. Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2. Proposal Resolution No. 2023-17 - Presentation - City of Dover Gold Medals - Zachary Evans, Madison Kibler, Jaxon McCreary, and Joshua Sadler PUBLIC HEARING FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council meeting of September 11, 2023. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government." 3. Proposed Ordinance #2023-08 - Amending Appendix B: Zoning, Article 3 Section 13, Central Commercial Zone (C-2) CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4. Regular City Council Meeting of October 09, 2023 COMMITTEE REPORTS 5. Council Committee of the Whole Report of October 10, 2023 Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee 6. Review of Active Recreation Plan - Windward Ridge Apartments on West Denneys Road (Planning Reference Site Plan #S-23-19) (Mary Ellen Gray, Planning and Community Development Director) (Staff Recommendation: Forward to the Planning Commission, a Recommendation of Approval of the Active Recreation Area Plan for Site Plan Application (Reference # S-23-19 Windward Ridge Apartments) subject to review comments of the Recreation Plan Review Report.) Mayor and Council Reports 7. Council President Hare 8. First District 9. Second District 10. Third District 11. Fourth District 12. At-Large 13. Mayor Christiansen Page 2

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 23, 2023 PAGE 3 Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 14. North Bradford Street - Street, Sidewalk, and Tree Plan (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) (Committee Recommendation: Authorize staff to proceed with creating bid specifications as described below after conducting an informational session with residents.) 15. Authorization to Apply for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant (Chief David Carey, Dover Fire Department) (Committee Recommendation: Authorize the Fire Chief to apply for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant.) 16. Discussion of Recommended Changes to the Procedure for Requesting a Legal Opinion (Council President Hare) (Committee Action Not Required.) 17. Proposed Ordinance #2023-11 - Amending Chapter 30 - Standards of Ethical Conduct and Ethics Commission, Article 3 - Ethics Commission, Section 30-71 - Established; composition; removal; terms of office; vacancies; chairperson; quorum; compensation; legal counsel (Councilman Anderson, and Dr. Pillsbury) (Committee Recommendation: Approve the Proposed Ordinance #2023-11, adding a residency requirement to serve on the Ethics Commission.) 18. Resolution No. 2023-16 - A Resolution to Permit the City of Dover to Enter into a Contract with the State Board of Pension Trustees to Allow the City to Participate in the State of Delaware County and Municipal Pension Plan (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager) (Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-16 to allow the City of Dover to apply to join the State of Delaware Pension Plan.) QUARTERLY REPORTS 19. Quarterly Revenue Report as of September 30, 2023 (Staff Recommendation: Acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report.) 20. Quarterly Review - Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (July, August, September) (Staff Recommendation: Acceptance of the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Report.) SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS 21. Semi-Annual Inspection by City Manager - Robbins Hose Company (Staff Recommendation: Acceptance of the Semi-Annual Inspection Report) Page 3

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 23, 2023 PAGE 4 APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN 22. Mark E. Reaves - Planning Commission - Three-Year Term to Expire June 2026 23. Anthony D. Morris - Silver Lake Commission - Three-Year Term to Expire June 2025 ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCES FIRST READING - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. Final action by Council will take place during the Second Reading on November 13, 2023. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. 24. Proposed Ordinance #2023-11 - Amending Chapter 30 - Standards of Ethical Conduct and Ethics Commission, Article 3 - Ethics Commission, Section 30-71 - Established; composition; removal; terms of office; vacancies; chairperson; quorum; compensation; legal counsel (Councilman Anderson, and Dr. Pillsbury) (Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed Ordinance #2023-11, adding a residency requirement to serve on the Ethics Commission.) FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of October 09, 2023. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government." 25. Proposed Ordinance #2023-10-Amending Chapter 114-Vegetation, Article III - Weeds (Staff Recommendation: Amend code as requested.) CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING Page 4

Item #1. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, in the United States, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In 2023 an estimated 297,790 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. There are currently over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. An estimated 43,170 women will die from breast cancer in 2023; and WHEREAS, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, aside from skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of death in women. Doctors seldom know why one woman develops cancer and another does not, and most women who have breast cancer will never be able to pinpoint an exact cause. What we do know is that breast cancer is always caused by damage to a cell's DNA; and WHEREAS, mammography can usually detect tumors before they can be felt, so screening is key for early detection, combined with breast self-examinations. If you find a lump, schedule an appointment with your doctor, but do not panic - 8 out of 10 lumps are not cancerous. It is important to remember all lumps should be investigated by a healthcare professional for additional peace of mind, call your doctor whenever there is concern. Healthcare professionals can review your health history and your family's health history to understand your risk. If you have risk factors, your health care team might suggest other breast cancer screenings; and WHEREAS, we join hands with our mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends to renew our support for increased access to screenings and care, and we advance the innovative research that will usher in a new era in the fight against breast cancer. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robin R. Christiansen., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim October 2023 as BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH throughout the City of Dover and encourage all citizens to become educated on the importance of early detection methods. We support the fighters, admire the survivors, and honor those taken. ~~ Mayor Page 5

Item #2. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-17 WHEREAS, on May 5, 2023, officers were called to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Bay Road and Public Sajety Boulevard. A pickup truck had crashed into the rear ofa stopped SUV at a red light. The collision resulted in a total ojjour occupants being injured and one person in each vehicle being entrapped. The truck caught fire ajier the fuel tank ruptured; and WHEREAS, Mr. Zachary Evans, Ms. Madison Kibler, Mr. Jaxon McCreary, and Mr. Joshua Sadler stopped to assist prior to the arrival ofjirst responders and, without regard jar their safety, quickly jumped into action by aiding the injured persons involved in the crash, helping the entrapped person in the SUV that was struck, and pulling the driver from a burning vehicle on a poorly lit stretch of roadway with traffic still passing by,further adding to the risk they took; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council recognized that the swift actions of Mr. Zachary Evans, Ms. Madison Kibler, Mr. Jaxon McCreary, and Mr. Joshua Sadler without concern for their own personal safety, deserve special recognition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council award Mr. Zachary Evans, Ms. Madison Kibler, Mr. Jaxon McCreary, and Mr. Joshua Sadler the City of Dover Gold Medal in recognition of their selfless actions and direct the City Clerk to make this resolution a part of the permanent records of the City o.fDover. ADOPTED: OCTOBER 23, 2023 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN WILLIAM F. HARE MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT Page 6

Item #3. FINAL READING CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-08 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 Section 13 Central Commercial Zone (C-2) be amended by 5 inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font: 6 7 APPENDIX B – ZONING 8 9 ARTICLE 3 - DISTRICT REGULATIONS 10 11 Section 13. Central commercial zone (C-2) 12 13 13.1 Uses permitted. In a central commercial zone (C-2), no building or premises shall be 14 used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or 15 designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following: 16 17 (i) Indoor recreation and amusement establishments. 18 19 20 SYNOPSIS 21 This is a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance provisions related to the Central commercial zone (C- 22 2). This revision adds the use of indoor recreation and amusement establishments to this zoning district. 23 24 (SPONSORS: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, COUNCILMAN BOGGERTY, AND COUNCILWOMAN ARNDT) 25 26 27 Actions History: 28 10/23/2023 – Scheduled for Public Hearing & Final Reading - City Council 29 10/16/2023 – Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation – Planning Commission 30 09/11/2023 – First Reading - City Council 31 08/15/2023 – Introduced - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative Finance, and Administration Committee Page 7

Item #3. PETITION TO AMEND TEXT of Dover Zoning Ordinance Public Hearing/Final Reading Before the City Council on October 23, 2023 Recommendation from the Planning Commission Meeting of October 16, 2023 With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review Proposed Changes: Text Amendments to the following: • Dover Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning (Zoning Ordinance) o Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 13.1 – Central Commercial Zone (C-2) Summary of Amendments: Review of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 13. Central commercial zone (C-2), Section 13.1. The Ordinance proposes adding the use of indoor recreation and amusement establishments as a permitted use in the C-2 zone. First Reading was held by City Council on September 11, 2023 where the Public Hearing dates were set for Planning Commission on October 16, 2023 and City Council on October 23, 2023. Ordinance Number: Proposed Ordinance #2023-08 File Number: MI-23-03 Planning Commission Recommendation: The proposed Text Amendment was presented by Planning Staff. A Public Hearing was held on October 16, 2023 where no members of the public spoke, and no correspondence was received on the proposal. The Planning Commission moved by vote of 7-0 to recommend adoption of the Text Amendment: C-2 for Indoor Recreation and Amusement Establishments. MI-23-03 Text Amendment: Add Use to C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) – Proposed Ordinance #2023-08 This Zoning Text Amendment Application (Proposed Ordinance) was referred to the Planning Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §5. The following information Report was presented to the Planning Commission as background on the proposed Text Amendment MI-23-03. As the Planning Commission is required to provide a Review Report to the City Council, the following serves as said Report. Page 8

MI-23-03 Text Amendments: C-2 Zone Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 16, 2023 Item #3. Page 2 of 5 I. Background on Development of Text Amendments The proposed ordinance would amend the C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) to allow indoor recreation and amusement establishments as a permitted use. This revision was suggested by a realtor from the Commercial Moving Experience Real Estate Company who indicated that the lack of this use is making it difficult to open a gym in the Downtown area that would service the critical mass of citizens the City is hoping to get to the Downtown and that he believes that this is an important service that should be offered if we want to attract more residents to this area. Indoor recreation and amusement establishments are an allowed use in the following zoning districts: • IO (Institutional and Office Zone) • C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) • C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone) • IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Business and Technology Center) Proposed New Uses The addition of indoor recreation and amusement establishments to the C-2 zone found in the Downtown area will allow the opening of an indoor gym in the downtown district. II. Code Review & Analysis: Planning Staff believes that any revisions to the C-2 zoning district need to stay within similar parameters. The C-2 Zone allows for a mix of uses both residential and commercial. See the following code excerpt regarding uses in the C-2 zone. Article 3 Section 13. Central commercial zone (C-2). 13.1 Uses permitted. In a central commercial zone (C-2), no building or premises shall be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following: (a) Retail stores. (b) Restaurants. (c) Hotels, including bed and breakfast inns. (d) Art galleries and studios. (e) Service establishments. (f) Personal service establishments. (g) Business, professional, and government offices. (h) Apartments and multi-family dwellings, provided that no dwelling units shall be permitted in the first floor on the street frontage of Loockerman Street. 13.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in article 10, section 1: (a) Parking lots and parking structures as a principal use.(b)Places of public assembly.(c)Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning, or any other processing of products where goods so produced or processed are to be sold at retail exclusively on the premises, provided that:(1)An area fully concealed from any street and equal to not more than 20 percent of the area devoted to retail sales shall be so used;(2)Electrical power not to exceed a total of five rated horsepower, and steam pressure not in excess of 60 pounds of pressure per square inch shall be used exclusively;(3)Not more than four employees are engaged in such production or processing. Page 9

MI-23-03 Text Amendments: C-2 Zone Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 16, 2023 Item #3. Page 3 of 5 13.3 Uses prohibited. The following uses are prohibited: (a) Fuel pumps and motor vehicle storage, sales, or repairs. III. Summary of Proposed Text Amendments: Key components of the proposed Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 20A – Central Commercial Zone includes the following: • Article 3 Section 13.1 – Add use: (i) Indoor recreation and amusement establishments. Text Amendment Review Process Because this is a Text Amendment proposed to the Zoning Ordinance, a Public Hearing and Recommendation by the Planning Commission are required. This review process began when the proposed Ordinance was submitted to the City Council for First Reading on September 11, 2023. City Council has referred the Ordinance #2023-08 to Planning Commission for a Public Hearing and consideration on October 16, 2023. Then it is scheduled for Final Reading, Public Hearing and Final Action by Council on October 23, 2023. At the meeting the City Council may act to adopt the whole Ordinance, to reject it, to adopt part of the Ordinance, and/or to make other amendments to the proposed text. IV. RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING STAFF: Review and Recommendations: Planning Staff developed the proposed Ordinance for the Text Amendment for the C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) because of consideration of economic development strategies and interaction with developers/property owners. As part of the process outlined in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 5, the City Planner must evaluate the following factors when preparing a report on the text amendment request: Article 10 § 5.22 City planner report. For each proposed zoning text amendment, the city planner shall issue a report to the planning commission and city council, including comments from other reviewing agencies, that evaluates the following factors: (A) Whether such change is consistent with the aims and principles embodied in the ordinance as to the particular zones concerned; and; (B) Whether proposed amendment is consistent with the aims of the comprehensive plan of the city. The Planning Office is in support of these changes to the permitted uses in the C-2 zoning district to add indoor recreation and amusement establishments. The 2019 Comprehensive Plan as part of Chapter 11: Housing and Community Development Plan under Goal 3: Provide Safe and Healthy Livable Neighborhoods, Recommendation 7: Articulate the Link Between Housing and Health discusses complete neighborhoods and mixed- use developments. A recreational facility in the Downtown District encourages healthy lifestyles of residents in the area or ones traveling to the area. See pages 11-14 and 11-17. Additionally, the Chapter 12: Land Development Plan, starting on page 12-7, discusses Residential High Density Areas its opportunities and then goals for Mixed Use Areas including Page 10

MI-23-03 Text Amendments: C-2 Zone Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 16, 2023 Item #3. Page 4 of 5 in Downtown Dover. For the Land Development Plan and its principles, one of the goals is to encourage redevelopment of the Downtown Redevelopment Target Area with a mix of residential, commercial and office uses. See Page 12-2. This Text Amendment to the C-2 zone clarifies and enhances the potential mixed uses in the C-2. Additionally, the following advisory items are noted. 1) The Planning Office provided an opportunity to Development Advisory Committee (DAC) members to comment on the proposed Text Amendments at their meetings on September 27, 2023 and October 4, 2023. No other Agency which partakes in the DAC process had any significant comment or objection with regards to the proposed Text Amendments to the C-2 zone. 2) The Proposed Ordinance is also subject to Legal Review by the City Solicitor, which may identify additional clarifications or corrections. 3) The approval of this Text Amendment does not authorize the establishment of the uses on properties within the C-2 zone. Prior to the establishment of a use, the appropriate applications for site development activity plan review, Building Permits, and other construction activity Permits, Business and Occupancy Licensing, etc. are required. V. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW FOR RECOMMENDATION This is a request for a zoning text amendment which revises the text in the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission as part of their public hearing and review process will provide a recommendation on the zoning text amendment request to City Council. As part of the process outlined in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 5, the Planning Commission must evaluate the following factors when considering the request: Article 10 § 5.23 Report of the planning commission. Regarding each proposed amendment to the ordinance text, the planning commission shall provide a report to the city council stating a recommended action with regards to the proposed amendment, along with the commission's evaluation of the following factors: (A) Whether such change is consistent with the aims and principles embodied in the ordinance as to the particular zones concerned; and (B) Whether such proposed amendment is consistent with the aims of the comprehensive plan of the city. A Recommendation Report from the Planning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration of the Text Amendment Application. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: At the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Planning Commission Meeting of October 16, 2023, the Application MI-23-03 Text Amendment: Add Use to C-2 Zone was presented by Dawn Melson- Williams, Principal Planner. The Proposed Ordinance #2023-08 seeks to add “indoor recreation and amusement establishments” as a permitted use in the C-2 zone. During the Public Hearing, no members of the public spoke, and no written correspondence was received for the record. Planning Commission discussion of the proposed Text Amendment included questions on other zones where Page 11

MI-23-03 Text Amendments: C-2 Zone Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 16, 2023 Item #3. Page 5 of 5 the use is allowed and questions on how the term “indoor recreation and amusement establishments” is defined. The Planning Commission’s motion was to recommend approval of MI-23-03 Text Amendment to add the uses of indoor recreation and amusement establishments to the C-2 zone (as written in the Ordinance #2023-08) and resulted in vote of 7-0 in favor and no votes in opposition (one member absent and one vacancy). The reasons cited for the recommendation of approval include that the proposed text amendment is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with the principles in the Zoning Ordinance for the particular zones; and that it will offer more options for Downtown Dover development and activities. There were also suggestions to consider adding a more specific definition of the use. See also the included excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the October 16, 2023 Planning Commission meeting. The comments received from the other member agencies of the Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided. Attachments: • Development Advisory Committee Agency Comments: Department of Public Works, & Department of Water & Wastewater, Electric Department, Office of Fire Marshal, and Kent Conservation District. • Excerpt of Draft Minutes from October 16, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting • Proposed Ordinance #2023-08 Page 12

CITY OF DOVER Item #3. DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 APPLICATION: Text Amendment: Add Use to C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) FILE #: MI-23-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater / Engineering Services CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025 CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. Our office has no objections to the proposed text amendment to add indoor recreation and amusement establishments as a permitted use in the C-2 zone. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE . Page 13

Item #3. CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEP 27, 2023 APPLICATION: Text Amendment: Add Use to C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) FILE #: MI-23-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services & System Ops Superintendent CONTACT PHONE #: 302-674-7568 CONTACT EMAIL #: sburgett@dover.de.us T HE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE , PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY ’ S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE . T HE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC 1. Electric Department has no objections to the Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 13. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT 1. None I F YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMENTS , PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE CONTACT PERSON AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . Page 14

C F #3. MI-23-03 Item I I T R CITY OF DOVER Y E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M F A APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY R D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 09/27/23 D S O H V A E L R APPLICATION: Text Amendment: Add Use to C-2, Indoor Recreation and Amusement Establishments FILE #: MI-23-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457 josika@dover.de.us THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. The proposal is a text amendment to add use to C-2, Indoor Recreation and Amusement Establishments. This office has no objections. ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL: 1. Definitions from City Ordinance, Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, NFPA, and IBC would be utilized for occupancy classification for building and life safety requirements. APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO): 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2009 IBC (International Building Code) Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations City of Dover Code of Ordinances *If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person listed. Page 15

KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT Item #3. 1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY OCTOBER 2023 APPLICATION: Text Amendment: Add Use to C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) FILE #: MI-23-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District CONTACT PERSON: Kate Owens PHONE: (302) 608 – 5370 EMAIL: stormwater@kentcd.org THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: Kent Conservation District has no objection to a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 13. Central commercial zone (C-2), Section 13.1. Page 16

Item #3. CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION October 16, 2023 Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft The Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM as an In-Person Meeting and also using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx. The Meeting Session was conducted with Chair Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members present were Mr. Cooper (virtual – but not present for application MI-23-03), Mr. Roach (virtual), Mrs. Denney, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Jones, Mrs. Welsh (virtual), and Mrs. Maucher. There currently is one vacant member seat that has not been appointed (since the end of Ms. Malone’s Term in June 2023). Staff members present were Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Ms. Katherine Oehmke, Mr. Jason Lyon (virtual for part of meeting) and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney. NEW APPLICATIONS MI-23-03 Text Amendment: Add Use to C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) – Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 13. Central commercial zone (C-2), Section 13.1. The Ordinance proposes adding the use of indoor recreation and amusement establishments as a permitted use in the C-2 zone. Ordinance #2023-08. First Reading was held by City Council on September 11, 2023 where the Public Hearing dates were set for Planning Commission on October 16, 2023 and City Council on October 23, 2023. Representative: Planning Staff Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this Text Amendment is on a different track than the ones that she spoke about earlier. This is a request for Ordinance #2023-08. There was a request to add the use of “indoor recreation and amusement establishments” as a permitted use in the C-2 (Central Commercial Zone). The C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) is found predominantly basically in the downtown area and focused on the Loockerman Street Corridor. We currently have several of our zones that do allow for indoor recreation and amusement establishments. Those particularly are in the IO (Institutional and Office Zone), the C-3 (Service Commercial Zone), the C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone), and it was most recently added to the IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Business and Technology Center). From the Report, we did provide you with the current permitted conditional uses that exist in the C-2 (Central Commercial Zone). This would add an additional line to include the indoor recreation and amusements to that. With this process, the Zoning Ordinance gives certain factors that the City Planner should report on when looking at any Text Amendment requests. It calls on us to look at the principles of the ordinance and the particular zone that it is looking to make changes to and also to look at the aims of the Comprehensive Plan. In our Report, we noted that the Comprehensive Plan does have discussion items in the Housing Chapter. With a goal to provide safe, healthy and livable neighborhoods and to articulate the link between housing and health. We see that any type of recreational facility in the Downtown District would certainly encourage healthy lifestyles for residents of the area or people that happen to be visiting. Likewise, Chapter 12 of the Comprehensive Plan, which is the Land Development Plan, focused on this area. C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) is one of the mixed-use areas in the city that we find in Downtown Dover. That is a mix of uses as residential, commercial and office uses; so, we find that this fits that opportunity for a mix of Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2023 Page 1 of 3 Page 17

Item #3. uses. In this case, because it is a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission will be making a recommendation. That recommendation, after a public hearing tonight, will be forwarded onto City Council. City Council will conduct their own public hearing and action on the Text Amendment. The Planning Commission is charged with evaluating the same factors as the City Planner and those are: is the change of the Text Amendment consistent with the aims and principles embodied in the Ordinance as to the particular zone concerned? In this case, that zone is the C-2 (Central Commercial Zone). And then whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. This was a thought that was brought to us and then became an Ordinance request with the support of City Council members to begin the review process. Mrs. Maucher asked if there was a formal definition for “indoor recreation and amusement”. That could invite a large number of interesting applications. Responding to Mrs. Maucher, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the Code does not currently have a definition nor does this Text Amendment propose one. Indoor recreation could be a range of things such as a karate studio, a gym, or some place where you actually would play games such as a bowling alley, a roller rink or things of that nature. There are some general common sense things that we would interpret to be allowed in that zone that meets the recreation and amusement establishment use. She thinks that it would be where a person comes there to do something in particular that involves movement of some type. Mrs. Denney stated that the examples that you gave were roller skating and bowling. Would a pool hall qualify? Responding to Mrs. Denney, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated yes, technically. Mrs. Denney asked if an arcade with pinball type games would qualify. Responding to Mrs. Denney, Mrs. Melson-William stated yes. This establishes a use in the Zoning Ordinance. In order to establish any such activity in a particular building location, there are additional requirements with the Building Code and Fire Code. Depending on what exactly that activity is, then it will be necessary to prepare the space with its correct means of egress/entry and whether it requires sprinkler, fire alarm, and the like. Mrs. Welsh stated that the wording “indoor recreation and amusement establishments” is the wording that’s in the IO (Institutional and Office Zone), C-3 (Service Commercial Zone), C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone), and IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Business and Technology Center). Are there no specifics in any of those zones as far as what the recreation would be as well? Responding to Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that was correct. We chose to utilize the same language that is found elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance already. Mrs. Welsh asked if there was really not anything specific as to the definition of “recreation and amusement” in any of the zones right now? Responding to Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that is correct. When the Zoning Ordinance does not specifically define a word, then the practice is to go to a commonly used dictionary and to see if that lends assistance in clarifying that activity specifically. Mrs. Welsh stated that she just wanted to confirm that wherever it is, it’s all based on the proposal and common sense as far as what would be appropriate. Responding to Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that is correct. If there is a question on whether an activity fits Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Page 18

Item #3. those terms of “indoor recreation and amusement establishment”, the Zoning Ordinance gives the City Planner the ability to interpret and that’s what would be done if there was someone seeking to make use of the space in that manner. Mrs. Welsh stated that basically this adds it to another zone, but rules are the same for everybody. Responding to Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that is correct. It uses the same terminology as we already have in the other zones. Mr. Hartman asked if that would include a rollercoaster on an empty lot. Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that technically not because it uses the term “indoor” recreation and amusements. There is, she believes, in the C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) an additional statement that talks about uses happening within enclosed buildings. If you are thinking the amusement rollercoaster ride that’s an amusement park that’s open air, she does not believe that would be in the definition here. Mrs. Maucher opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Mrs. Welsh moved to recommend approval to City Council for MI-23-03 Text Amendment: Add Use to C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) to accept the text amendment as written, seconded by Mr. Baldwin and the motion was carried 7-0 by roll call vote with Mr. Cooper absent. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; it seems to be a sensible thing to do in order to generate some more Downtown Dover development. Mr. Roach voting yes, he always commends the Staff for being detail oriented in nature when it comes down to these things. He definitely feels as though it’s welcome and it is definitely necessary to try to bring some uniformity in regards to the actual Codes. Mrs. Denney voting yes; she thinks that it would be very helpful for Downtown to broaden the horizons with some ideas of some other things that people can do. Although, she has to say that these types of things make her nervous. Mr. Hartman voting yes; based on the fact that it is consistent with the aims and principles embodied in the Ordinance and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and he also thinks that it is a good idea. Mr. Baldwin voting yes; based on the prior statements. Dr. Jones voting yes; based on previous statements. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; based on previous comments. She would also encourage City Council to consider adding some definitions to what that constitutes because she would have the concern that if someone proposes something that is undesirable, that there may not be an opportunity to reject it when you have broad language. Adding a little more definition might be helpful. Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2023 Page 3 of 3 Page 19

Item #4. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on October 09, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., with Council President Hare presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Sudler (via Webex), and Mr. Lewis (via Webex). Staff members present were Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Gray, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was also present. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 6:15 p.m., prior to the commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Hare declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. EShed Alston, 406 Arnold Court, explained that his roots started at Alston’s Branch, Delaware in the year 1631, according to the Delaware Public Archives. Mr. Alston stated that he wanted to present his credentials in terms of the resurrection of the Human Relations Commission. Mr. Alston wanted to make that clear that he would like to be considered for anything on the Dover Human Relations Commission. Reverend James Hill, 102 Meeting House Lane, explained that there was a high-speed police chase in Bicentennial Village that ended in his yard causing $2,000 worth of damage. Mr. Hill explained that he spoke to Lt. Miller and was told he would pay for it. Mr. Hill further explained that the police denied the incident happened until he met with the police chief and the mayor with a video that he received from a neighbor. He was then told to go home, and an officer would come to take a report. He explained that two weeks had elapsed, and one day while he was in the shower, his 11-year-old nephew was at his house and explained that there was a police officer walking around his yard. Mr. Hill went to the police department to speak to Lt. Miller and was told he was going to try and fix the yard. Mr. Hill explained that he wanted it professionally done by a landscaper. He was told to bring in the bill, and then when he attempted to submit the bill, it was denied. Mr. Hill stated that he was not permitted to speak with Mayor Christiansen. He then received a letter that stated that he should have been satisfied with the police offering to seed his lawn. He further explained that the letter explained that the city’s insurance company also denied his claim. Mr. Hill stated that he is going to get a petition signed to have the mayor, the police chief, and the head of council removed immediately. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Elder Ellis B. Louden. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Hare ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and unanimously carried. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial 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 Page 20

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 2 Item #4. Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried out by a unanimous roll call vote. PROCLAMATION – INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, The Lenni-Lenape Native Americans originally lived in a huge territory that included what is now New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware. The Lenni-Lenape, whose name Lenni means “Original”, and Lenape meaning “People” are indigenous to the Delaware Valley that includes the City of Dover; and WHEREAS, before the first cobblestone was laid by European colonists, the lands on Delmarva that would become Kent County were occupied by Native Americans, particularly the Lenni- Lenape. The Lenni-Lenape Tribe was the first to encounter the Europeans (Dutch, English, and Swedish) in 1524. The English settlers gave them the name Delaware Indians because they lived along the Delaware River, and the river in turn, was named after the governor of the Jamestown colony, Lord de la Warr; and WHEREAS, the peace-loving Lenni-Lenape were called the “grandfathers” or “ancient ones” by many other tribes and were considered to be among the most ancient of the Northeastern Nations. They were known as warriors and diplomats, often keeping peace and mediating disputes between the neighboring Native Nations, and were admired by European colonists for their hospitality and mediation skills; and WHEREAS, in celebrating the traditions, cultures, and accomplishments of the Lenni-Lenape Tribe, we also acknowledge our city’s history of colonialism that has inflicted discrimination, deprivation, and genocide upon indigenous people. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2023, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Dover and for all citizens to join in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day and continue to promote the rich heritage and history of the First People of the First State. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to Ms. Theo Braunskill and members of the Lenni Lenape Tribe of Delaware. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION – LOLITA LOPEZ – WESTSIDE FAMILY HEALTHCARE The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Recognition for Lolita Lopez into the record: CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Presented to Lolita Lopez It is with sincere appreciation and celebration that we honor your retirement from Westside Family Healthcare. The city appreciates your 33 years of dedicated service and devotion to providing affordable healthcare to our citizens. May you continue to serve others with Page 21

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 3 Item #4. compassion even in retirement. The City of Dover extends its sincere congratulations on this special milestone and wishes you all the best in all your future endeavors as you enjoy your retirement years. October 9, 2023 On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the certificate to Mr. Chris Fraser, Westside Family Healthcare’s new CEO, and Ms. Heather Patosky Gill, who accepted the certificate on behalf of Ms. Lopez. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2023-15 – STATE OF DELAWARE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL POLICE AND FIREFIGHTER’S PENSION PLAN Chief David Carey, Dover Fire Department, explained that during the budget process, the fire department requested a fire service administrator at the fire department. Chief Carey explained that this will allow the fire department to include future employees who have firefighting duties and the ability to have the 20-year state municipal firefighter and police pension plan, which is offered throughout the state of Delaware to other fire companies. By motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Boggerty, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted Resolution No. 2023-15, as follows: A RESOLUTION TO PERMIT THE CITY OF DOVER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF PENSION TRUSTEES TO ALLOW THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS’ PENSION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Dover wishes to provide its employees with a pension benefit through the Delaware Public Employee’s Retirement System; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the State of Delaware has passed Legislation providing for a uniform Pension Plan for Counties and Municipalities in the State of Delaware which legislation has been designated in the Delaware County and Municipal Police/Firefighter Pension Plan 11 Del. C. § 8805); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, Delaware, the governing body of City of Dover, as follows: 1. That the Council hereby elects to participate in the County and Municipal Police and Firefighters’ Pension Plan on or after October 09, 2023, if approved by the Board of Pension Trustees of said Plan; which said election shall cover all certified active employees; That the City Manager is hereby directed to forward this Resolution to the State of Delaware, Board of Pension Trustees and do other things necessary to implement said election. The City Manager is also authorized to take necessary action to execute such documents that may be required to terminate, transfer, or assign the prior pension or retirement plans. ADOPTED: OCTOBER 09, 2023 Page 22

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 4 Item #4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 25, 2023, was unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT – SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 The Council Committee of the Whole met on September 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. with Council President Hare presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Sudler (left at 7:58 p.m.). Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their committee meetings were Mr. Iriowen, and Mr. Pugh (Utility), Mr. Shevock (via WebEx), Ms. Smith (via WebEx) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Customer Advance Agreement for Supply of Natural Gas Services at Garrison Oak Business Park (David S. Hugg III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis of the Customer Advance Agreement for Supply of Natural Gas services at Garrison Oak Business Park. Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to complete negotiations and execute the Customer Advance Agreement to facilitate the timely installation of gas services throughout the park. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that the wholesale market for natural gas has stabilized, and the numbers presented are based on Chesapeake’s current costs. The project is estimated to be done in ninety days. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg stated that by the end of the year, only two lots should be available. Responding to Mr. Iriowen, Mr. Hugg stated that the city-owned ten lots in the Garrison Oak Business Park. Three of the lots were sold and settled, and the city has received the funds for them. They are a bakery, a cold storage facility, and a recycling facility. The other lots, except four and nine, are still open for sale. Page 23

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 5 Item #4. With the proposed agreement, Chesapeake will build the natural gas system rather than wait for the lots to be developed, and as customers hook up to the system, the city will get a refund based on their usage. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to complete negotiations and execute the customer advance agreement to facilitate the timely installation of gas services throughout the park, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, hearing no objections the meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. Disposal of Fifteen Excess Properties (David S. Hugg III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Disposal of Fifteen Excess Properties. Staff recommended approval of the disposition of the properties as outlined. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Hugg stated that all of the properties have gone through the various departments to make sure that there are no easements, or that the city has not acquired the property for some special reason. Mr. Hugg stated that he would confirm any restrictions before bringing the final packet back to council. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Hugg stated that his recommendation would be to put the properties out at fair market value and council set a minimum price. Ms. Arndt stated that for a property that could be developed, she would recommend that it be offered at fair market value for a better return for the city. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that many of the properties were obtained through a monition sale or sheriff’s sale, which transfers a fee simple deed, and the city does not go back and do a deed search. Also, the city is certifying that they can deliver a fee simple title, but the burden is on the buyer to satisfy a deed search if they wish to. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that he has spoken with a few folks associated with Code Purple and other organizations, and anyone who has an interest in any of the properties can contact him for more information. Mr. Hugg Page 24

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 6 Item #4. explained city council has the authority to gift the properties since they are city assets and if council made a motion, he could honor that, otherwise, they can bid in the open market. Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Hugg stated that the only person who could gain access to the landlocked properties would be the person who acquired the property. Mr. Hugg also stated that the property on College Road is surplus that was acquired as part of a utility easement and there is no right of way. Ceci Hoffman, 101 S. New Street, Dover, stated that she was doing research for the Pastor of Holy Trinity Church, and they would like to obtain property behind and on the side of the church. Ms. Hoffman stated that they could use the property to build a fence because they had the utilities on the side of the building destroyed. Pastor Sheila Lomax, 101 S. New Street, Dover, stated that she is a new Pastor at Holy Trinity Church and the church used to own the property beside them but somehow, they lost it. Pastor Lomax asked since they are a nonprofit if there was a way that the city could help them obtain that property. Pastor Lomax also stated that they would like to do an outreach program for the homeless and the kids in the area. Mr. Boggerty stated that he had reached out to a pastor from the church several months earlier and was never able to get in contact with them. Mr. Boggerty stated that he wants to help but that no action has been taken by the church, and it continues to be a blighted area of the city. Mr. Boggerty stated that he would like to see the church address the present issues and explained that there are funding opportunities as a nonprofit that are available to help them. Mr. Boggerty stated he is willing to help them in any way that they see fit. Pastor Leroy Bradshaw, 101 S. New Street, Dover, stated that they are trying to build a relationship with the people and build up the community. Pastor Bradshaw asked that council reconsider their decision as they are trying to help people physically and spiritually. Mr. Sudler expressed his support for the Holy Trinity Church representatives and stated that he is available to assist them in any way he can. Mr. Sudler also stated that they must put forth the necessary steps to do their part so that he can advocate for them. Michael Pugh, 31 Ann Avenue, Dover, stated that he would like the opportunity to bid on some of the properties, and he believes that the community should be allowed to bid on them as well. Sue Harris, 241 Pine Street, Dover, stated that Code Purple is interested in the properties and will be reaching out to see if any of them fit their mission. Ms. Harris also stated that as the director of The People’s Community Center at People’s Church, they need other facilities to help the homeless. Ms. Harris stated that they are the only church that provides hot meals, a clothing closet, and a food pantry. Ms. Harris also stated that they need facilities to provide housing solutions so that the cycle can be broken. Page 25

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 7 Item #4. Mr. Hugg stated that he would like to recommend that council invite nonprofits to officially request any properties they might be interested in. Mr. Neil moved to refer the Disposal of Fifteen Excess Properties back to staff to include that staff recommendations include inviting nonprofits to express interest in any properties that are going to be disposed of. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to refer the Disposal of Fifteen Excess Properties back to staff to include that staff recommendations include inviting nonprofits to express interest in any properties that are going to be disposed of, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. FY23 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program – Joint Grant with Smyrna Police Department and Kent County (Thomas Johnson, Dover Police Chief) Mr. Thomas Johnson, Dover Police Chief, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the FY23 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program. Staff recommended approval of the grant application. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of the staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the grant application as recommended by staff, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Discussion and Next Steps of Delaware House Bill 2 – Delaware Marijuana Control Act (David S. Hugg III, City Manager, and Mary Ellen Gray, Planning and Community Development Director) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Ms. Mary Ellen Gray, Planning and Community Development Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Delaware House Bill 2 – Delaware Marijuana Control Act. Committee Action Not Required. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Gray stated that there is only one medical dispensary, and that is Best Buds on Jefferic Boulevard. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Gray stated that the medical marijuana facilities are regulated under a separate act and regulations that went into effect in 2001. She stated that it is her understanding that the bill states that a medical marijuana facility can apply for a retail license however, they would then have to comply with both sets of regulations. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Gray stated that in her conversations with other municipalities, there is a general consensus that they are going out of the state to conduct research on what other municipalities have done in regard to the Page 26

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 8 Item #4. Marijuana Control Act. The Marijuana Control Act has a fifteen percent tax that goes straight to the state, and the city has the ability to add an additional tax. The city can add an additional tax, much like the lodging tax, which would be her recommendation. Ms. Gray also stated that the only restrictions that she has seen so far are similar to those of adult entertainment. No facilities can be within a certain number of feet of schools or churches, and the Control Act prohibits hours during certain holidays. Responding to Mr. Neil, Chief Johnson stated that typical things that law enforcement has seen as a consequence of the industry is an uptick in traffic injuries and fatalities related to intoxication. Any DUI association can show research about how alcohol and marijuana, when used at the same time, can act like an accelerant for one another and it is showing up in crash statistics after legalization. Chief Johnson stated that the second thing seen is burglaries of the marijuana businesses by the illegal trade to get the same product offered for sale legally. Chief Johnson also stated that groups that import marijuana to an area will adjust their prices to be competitive against the lawful market. Ms. Smith stated that she feels the city must be responsible and make marijuana less accessible as it may lead to addiction and mental health problems. Ms. Smith stated that she agrees with Councilman Sudler and that there is a need for some statistical data to support the pros and cons of regulations. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Gray stated that the state has not come up with their regulations and there may be some security measures that they will require, however, the city could require additional security measures as a condition. Mr. Sudler stated that he is in support of the retail dispensary because it would limit the use of marijuana, which then runs the risk of it being laced with fentanyl. Ms. Arndt asked Ms. Gray to please provide council with background information on what zones in the zoning code might be appropriate for the four types; growing, processing, testing, and selling, as well as a list of what conditions council may want to consider imposing on those uses. Dina Vendetti, CDCC President, 435 North Dupont Highway, read a letter of support for the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments (Attachment #1). Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Vendetti stated that she agrees with him and that the decisions need to be data-driven, and things are very much in line with what the chief mentioned. Ms. Vendetti also stated that there are more conversations that need to happen, and there is research that needs to be done. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Vendetti stated that their prohibition is not for the use of recreational marijuana, it is for the manufacturing and sale. Ms. Vendetti also stated that the beach towns recognized that there was a potential for revenue, however, they asked themselves at what cost. Zoe Patchell, 218 N. State Street, Dover, stated that she is in attendance as a Dover resident, and would like council to oppose the ban on legal cannabis Page 27

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 9 Item #4. businesses within city limits. Ms. Patchell asked that council enact responsible and reasonable zoning ordinances as education and regulation is the best approach to the issue of regulating cannabis. Ms. Patchell explained that allowing cannabis business in Dover will help keep Dover competitive and create economic development for the city. Ms. Patchell stated that allowing the businesses will create well-paying employment opportunities, decrease the unemployment rate, which is higher in Dover than the rest of the state, and promote public safety. Ms. Patchell explained that research does show the areas surrounding cannabis businesses are safer on average due to the businesses employing a higher degree of security and surveillance. Ms. Patchell stated that a Rutgers University study shows that there is an average of 1.6% home price increase in municipalities that have allowed cannabis-related businesses. Nicole Chick, Puffster, 115 W. Loockerman Street, Dover, expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Ms. Chick stated that marijuana is an all-natural medicine and plant that should be available to everyone. Ms. Chick expressed that small businesses like Puffster would benefit from becoming retail marijuana stores. Lizzie Golob, 20476 Asheville Drive, Millsboro, expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Ms. Golob stated that she was prescribed multiple opiate medications for chronic pain after a car accident, and because of the cannabis plant, she has now been opiate-free for seven years. Ms. Golob stated that cannabis has helped her with things such as fibromyalgia, PTSD, and anxiety. Ms. Golob expressed that the human body has an endocannabinoid system, and when cannabis is consumed, it helps regulate several functions of the body. Amber Ember, Puffster, 115 W. Loockerman Street, Dover, expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Ms. Ember stated that Delaware House Bill 2 allows only thirty licenses to be awarded statewide, and approximately ten per county. Ms. Ember stated that the application process is very strict, requires a down payment, and that there can only be one recreational store allowed within one mile of each other. Ms. Ember stated that they will be using a competitive scoring process ranking applicants’ safety, security, expertise, and work environment, and revoking any licenses from stores that are not meeting the standards. Ms. Ember stated that Puffster’s is a clean store with friendly associates who support local artists in Dover. Ms. Ember also stated that Puffster’s pays to test their hemp products to ensure customers are receiving a safe and quality product and that they would like the opportunity to become a recreational dispensary. Vonderlear Smack, ACLU Campaign Manager, 1001 Whiteoak Road, Dover, read a letter of opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments (Attachment #2). Ms. Smack also briefed council on the ACLU’s 2018 research report entitled “The Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform” (Attachment #3). Jared Stalnaker, Wyoming, expressed his opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Mr. Stalnaker stated that a large scope Page 28

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 10 Item #4. of Dover’s economic business comes from the Dover NASCAR races and Firefly Festival, and they do not bring in the revenue that they used to. Mr. Stalnaker stated that the Dover economy should not be dependent on outside businesses, and Dover needs economic independence and that this would be a step forward in that direction. Benita Rufus Gassi, 208 E. Sewell Street, Felton, expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Ms. Gassi stated that cannabis helps people like herself handle adversity and anxiety and she hopes council votes to allow the establishments. Tom Donovan, 337 N. Bradford Street, Dover, expressed his opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Mr. Donovan stated that he is a Delaware attorney as well as a founding member of DelawareCAN. Mr. Donovan stated that it is important that Dover has the conversation to consider good regulations and a good plan moving forward. Mr. Donovan expressed how important it is that adults are allowed to make responsible decisions. Mr. Donovan also stated that council needs to provide the regulations that provide business to the community and move forward and show everyone else how to do it. Heather Campbell expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Ms. Campbell stated that fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine, but much stronger and more potent. Fentanyl is approved for medical use as a painkiller but is also obtained illegally and sold as a street drug. Ms. Campbell stated that fentanyl-laced marijuana is a growing danger as it is untraceable. Ms. Campbell expressed that the number of fentanyl overdoses will continue to climb without recreational marijuana stores. Jene Duffy, 126 Starlight Drive, Milton, expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Ms. Duffy stated that she is a cannabis nurse and consultant and that she educates clients on the benefits, use, and storage of cannabis. Ms. Duffy stated that many of her clients have expressed the benefits of cannabis usage, however, it is very expensive. Ms. Duffy stated that they should be able to obtain safe cannabis legally and the more available it is, the price will be driven down, and more jobs can be created. Adam Windett, 218 N. State Street, Dover, expressed his opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Mr. Windett stated he has extensive knowledge of illicit drug markets due to his role as a criminal defense attorney. Mr. Windett expressed that without a doubt cannabis cultivation, production, and sales will occur in every town in Delaware when the markets open next November. Mr. Windett stated that localities that choose to regulate the marketplace will allow the transactions to take place in a safe market, and products will be tested to ensure that they are safe for consumption and free from contaminants. Laws will prevent sales to minors, market disputes will be decided in courts of law, and business owners will create good-paying jobs and contribute to local and state taxes. Mr. Windett stated that localities that choose to ban the industry will still have the transactions occur as they are today, in neighborhoods, on street corners, with no safeguards to protect consumers, no ID Page 29

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 11 Item #4. checks to prevent sales to minors, with untested and unregulated products, with the proceeds of sales flowing into some gangs and criminal organizations. Mr. Windett stated that Denver is a good example of an industry that has flourished from dispensaries. Zach Hosm expressed his opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Mr. Hosm stated that alcohol is a far more addictive drug than marijuana and has greatly affected his family. Mr. Hosm stated that no matter how much marijuana someone smokes there have been no reports of a fatal overdose, unlike alcohol. Adam Rinaldi, 128 Carnation Drive, Magnolia, expressed his opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Mr. Rinaldi stated that the ban will not solve the issues that people believe it will. Ruth Bertrand, 99 Central Church Road, Dover, expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Crystal Hamilton, Felton, expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Ms. Hamilton stated that she is a veteran who has sustained multiple head injuries and suffers from PTSD. Ms. Hamilton expressed how the use of marijuana has greatly impacted her life. Ms. Hamilton stated that many of the migraine medications prescribed by Veteran Affairs make you physically sick, you lose interest in eating, and can even suffer from suicidal ideation. Layla Fogerty expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Ms. Fogerty stated that she suffers from chronic gastritis and anxiety. Ms. Fogerty stated that her chronic gastritis does not meet the requirements for a medical marijuana card, and it is very expensive to keep the medical cards up to date. Ms. Fogerty asked council to keep her and chronic pain sufferers in mind when making their decisions as she does not want to purchase unsafe cannabis. Caryn Rodriguez expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Assistant City Clerk Rivera read Attachment #4 – Ellen Richardson – Email of Opposition. Makayla expressed her opposition to the ban of all recreational marijuana establishments within the city. Makayla stated that banning these establishments would cause a loss of revenue. Makayla stated that Dover should not consider the ban on these establishments but rather show support so that other cities will follow the lead and not consider senseless bans themselves. Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objections the meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Page 30

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 12 Item #4. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. MONTHLY REPORTS – AUGUST 2023 By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda: City Assessor’s Report City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report City Manager’s Report City Planner’s Report Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report Fire Chief’s Report Police Chief’s Report APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by unanimous roll call vote. Board of Adjustment – Clarence Cobaugh Wagner, II – Three-Year Term to Expire July 2026 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE DISCUSSION Council President Hare asked that members of council think about the scheduling of council meetings and the upcoming holiday season. Mr. Hare asked that members be prepared to discuss whether they would like to cancel meetings that are close to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. RECONSIDERATION-VIOLATIONS OF DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE – B. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 207 NORTH WEST STREET Councilman Anderson explained that the owner of the property located at 207 North West Street claims she experienced technical difficulties when attempting to attend the meeting last week, but that was not the sole basis for bringing this back for reconsideration. Mr. Anderson further explained that he wanted to make sure that the motion that was made regarding 207 North West Street was consistent with the other motions to say repair or demolish and still use the same timeframe. Mr. Anderson stated that if there is no good faith effort for continuous repair, just like the others, then it will continue toward demolition. Mr. Anderson explained that it would make the case bulletproof in case there is ever any action. Mr. Anderson stated that this action negates the issue of technical difficulties that may or may not have occurred. Mr. Anderson moved to reconsider the action taken on October 3, 2023, of the property at 207 North West Street, seconded by Mr. Sudler, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Anderson moved to adopt the staff recommendation with the additional language of a good faith effort to repair or demolish by November 2, 2023, seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Page 31

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 13 Item #4. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-10 Council President Hare reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. Final action by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of October 23, 2023. In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows: ORDINANCE #2023-10 – Amending Chapter 114-Vegetation, Article II - Weeds FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-09 The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance #2023-09 was accomplished during the Council Meeting of September 25, 2023. Council President Hare reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.” Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of September 25, 2023.) By motion of Mr. Boggerty, seconded by Mr. Neil, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted Ordinance #2023-09 (Exhibit #1). CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager David S. Hugg, III had no announcements. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Christiansen thanked the Destination Downtown Dover (DDD) for sponsoring the OktDoverFest and having a great event that showcased downtown. Mayor Christiansen stated that it gets bigger and better each year. Mayor Christiansen also stated that the Faith and Blue Event was held in the city, and it was terrific. Mayor Christiansen reminded everyone that Delaware State University Homecoming is being held on October 21, 2023, with daylong festivities that will kick off with a 9:00 a.m. parade downtown to celebrate the hometown university. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Boggerty announced that he secured a spot in the Delaware State University Homecoming parade if any members of council are interested in walking with him. Mr. Rocha thanked the Parks and Recreation Director Eaton and his colleagues, specifically Councilman Boggerty and Ms. Vonderlear Smack, who helped put on the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop together. Mr. Rocha explained that he has been receiving positive feedback that it was a success and something to be proud of, and it could not have been done without the city employees. Mr. Rocha thanked everyone who helped out along the way. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Regular Council meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. Page 32

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 2023 PAGE 14 Item #4. ANDRIA BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of October 09, 2023, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /AB Exhibits Exhibit #1 – Ordinance #2023-09 Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances/Proposed Budget Amendments Page 33

EXHIBIT #1 City Council Meeting of October 09, 2023 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. 2023‐2024 BUDGET ORDINANCES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty‐Nine Million Four Hundred Eighteen Thousand Six Hundred dollars ($59,418,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: GENERAL FUND CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2023‐2024 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 8,666,900 $ 8,666,900 RECEIPTS FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 521,600 521,600 LIBRARY REVENUES 122,200 122,200 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,400,000 1,400,000 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,702,000 1,702,000 MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 3,139,000 3,294,000 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 240,000 240,000 PROPERTY TAXES 16,056,100 16,056,100 RECREATION REVENUE 126,500 126,500 FRANCHISE FEE 610,000 610,000 SANITATION FEES 3,842,400 3,842,400 RENT REVENUE ‐ GARRISON FARM 117,000 117,000 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 3,500,000 3,500,000 INVESTMENT INCOME 200,000 200,000 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 31,576,800 31,731,800 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS GENERAL GOV 1,538,600 1,538,600 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS PUBLIC WORKS 697,100 697,100 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS CENT SRVCS 989,800 989,800 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS FIN ADMIN 3,010,900 3,010,900 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 6,236,400 6,236,400 GRANTS: POLICE EXTRA DUTY 165,000 165,000 POLICE PENSION GRANT 620,000 620,000 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 883,500 883,500 TRANSFERS FROM: TRANSFER TAX 2,000,000 2,000,000 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 750,000 750,000 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 150,000 150,000 WATER/WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000 ELECTRIC 8,000,000 8,000,000 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 11,900,000 11,900,000 TOTAL REVENUES 50,596,700 50,751,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 59,263,600 $ 59,418,600 ADOPTED: October 09, 2023 Page 34 1

2023‐2024 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #4. GENERAL FUND ‐ EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2023‐2024 2023/24 2023/24 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CITY CLERK $ 414,200 $ 414,200 COUNCIL 260,000 260,000 PLANNING 826,100 826,100 CITY MANAGER 1,300,100 1,300,100 HUMAN RESOURCES 501,300 501,300 MAYOR 245,200 245,200 FIRE 851,600 851,600 LIFE SAFETY 690,600 690,600 CODE ENFORCEMENT 1,173,600 1,173,600 INSPECTIONS 800,800 800,800 POLICE 21,550,900 21,550,900 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 405,000 405,000 PUBLIC WORKS ‐ ADMINISTRATION 646,900 646,900 STREETS 768,600 782,500 SANITATION 3,060,100 3,060,100 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,741,100 1,741,100 STORMWATER 906,400 906,400 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 822,100 822,100 PUBLIC WORKS ‐ ENGINEERING 279,300 279,300 LIBRARY 2,040,700 2,040,700 RECREATION 1,549,600 1,549,600 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 873,600 873,600 FLEET MAINTENANCE 1,078,600 1,078,600 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 874,100 874,100 FINANCE 1,032,300 1,032,300 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,417,500 1,417,500 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 46,110,300 46,124,200 OTHER EXPENSES DEBT SERVICE 630,700 630,700 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000 INSURANCE 970,000 970,000 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,548,000 2,548,000 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 32,000 32,000 STREET LIGHTS 850,000 850,000 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 5,180,700 5,180,700 TRANSFERS TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND ‐ PROJECTS 2,920,100 2,920,100 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 350,800 350,800 APPROP. POLICE PENSION ‐ STATE GRANT 620,000 620,000 APPROP. TO TE GENERAL PENSION FUND 1,000,000 1,000,000 TRANSFER TO ECONOMIC DEV. RESERVE 1,000,000 1,000,000 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY RESERVE 25,000 25,000 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 5,940,900 5,940,900 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 57,231,900 57,245,800 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,031,700 2,172,800 TOTALS $ 59,263,600 $ 59,418,600 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: October 09, 2023 Page 35 2

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million Two Hundred and Twenty‐Six Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($15,226,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ PROJECTS $ 676,900 $ 6,536,900 REVENUES LINE OF CREDIT (HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES) 1,731,000 1,731,000 STATE GRANTS ‐ Other 588,000 2,511,000 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 2,920,100 2,920,100 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE ‐ 1,077,300 TRANSFER FROM LODGING TAX 450,000 450,000 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 5,689,100 8,689,400 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 5,689,100 8,689,400 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 6,366,000 $ 15,226,300 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 EXPENDITURES BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD FIRE $ 419,600 $ 419,600 GROUNDS 214,500 249,300 LIBRARY ‐ 87,300 RECREATION 835,000 2,900,600 CODE ENFORCEMENT 34,600 63,600 INSPECTIONS ‐ 30,100 POLICE 1,186,500 1,320,500 STREETS 852,300 3,667,100 STORMWATER 1,135,000 3,388,100 SANITATION 707,800 1,464,400 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 115,500 115,500 PUBLIC WORKS ‐ ADMINISTRATION 30,000 30,000 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 80,000 159,300 GENERAL FUND ENG 48,300 48,300 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY ‐ 70,000 FLEET MAINTENANCE 30,000 535,700 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 5,689,100 14,549,400 BUDGET BALANCE 676,900 676,900 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 6,366,000 $ 15,226,300 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: October 09, 2023 Page 36 3

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty‐Seven Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($757,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 747,700 $ 747,700 INTEREST EARNED 9,500 9,500 TOTALS $ 757,200 $ 757,200 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 757,200 $ 757,200 TOTALS $ 757,200 $ 757,200 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: October 09, 2023 Page 37 4

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Three Hundred Thirty‐Nine Thousand dollars ($1,339,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,309,000 $ 1,309,000 INTEREST EARNINGS 30,000 30,000 TOTALS $ 1,339,000 $ 1,339,000 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 1,339,000 1,339,000 TOTALS $ 1,339,000 $ 1,339,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: October 09, 2023 Page 38 5

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred and Eighty‐Five Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($185,300) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: OPERATING REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 105,300 $ 185,300 TOTALS $ 105,300 $ 185,300 OPERATING EXPENSES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 105,300 185,300 TOTALS $ 105,300 $ 185,300 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: October 09, 2023 Page 39 6

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WATER FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Three Hundred Sixty‐Eight Thousand Six Hundred dollars ($9,368,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 2,082,900 $ 2,082,900 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 2,082,900 2,082,900 BASE REVENUE WATER SERVICES 6,550,000 6,550,000 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 435,500 435,500 WATER IMPACT FEES 225,000 225,000 INTEREST ‐ WATER 50,000 50,000 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 25,200 25,200 TOTAL REVENUES 7,285,700 7,285,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 9,368,600 $ 9,368,600 ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 40 7

Item #4. 2023‐2024 BUDGET ORDINANCES WATER FUND ‐ EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2023‐2024 2023/24 2023/24 DIRECT EXPENSES BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 386,500 $ 386,500 WATER DEPARTMENT 862,100 862,100 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,907,500 2,907,500 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 4,156,100 4,156,100 OTHER EXPENSES DEBT SERVICE ‐ WATER 700,000 700,000 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 226,900 226,900 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,138,000 1,138,000 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 27,000 27,000 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 2,091,900 2,091,900 TRANSFER TO: GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,536,700 1,536,700 ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE‐OFFS 5,000 5,000 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 2,066,700 2,066,700 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,314,700 8,314,700 BUDGET BALANCES BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,053,900 1,053,900 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,053,900 1,053,900 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 9,368,600 $ 9,368,600 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 41 8

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Five Hundred and Eighty‐Five Thousand One Hundred dollars ($8,585,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 3,630,700 $ 4,851,300 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,630,700 4,851,300 REVENUES STATE GRANT ‐ WATER 2,072,000 2,072,000 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND ‐ WATER 1,536,700 1,536,700 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 75,100 75,100 INTEREST INCOME 50,000 50,000 TOTAL REVENUES 3,733,800 3,733,800 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 7,364,500 $ 8,585,100 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 EXPENSES BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD ENGINEERING $ 48,000 $ 48,000 WATER 4,579,300 6,299,000 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 56,500 217,300 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,683,800 6,564,300 BUDGET BALANCE ‐ WATER 2,680,700 2,020,800 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,680,700 2,020,800 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 7,364,500 $ 8,585,100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 42 9

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WASTEWATER FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million One Hundred and Thirty‐Five Thousand Six Hundred dollars ($15,135,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 4,534,400 $ 4,534,400 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,534,400 4,534,400 BASE REVENUE WASTEWATER SERVICES 4,600,000 4,600,000 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,526,000 3,526,000 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 2,200,000 2,200,000 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 225,000 225,000 INTEREST ‐ WASTEWATER 50,000 50,000 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 200 200 TOTAL REVENUES 10,601,200 10,601,200 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 15,135,600 $ 15,135,600 ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 43 10

2023‐2024 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #4. WASTEWATER FUND ‐ EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2023‐2024 2023/24 2023/24 DIRECT EXPENSES BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 304,100 $ 304,100 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 1,345,100 1,345,100 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,649,200 1,649,200 OTHER EXPENSES DEBT SERVICE ‐ WASTEWATER 696,200 696,200 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 110,000 110,000 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,730,000 4,730,000 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 870,900 870,900 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 10,000 10,000 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,417,100 6,417,100 TRANSFER TO: GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 2,270,900 2,270,900 ELETRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE‐OFFS 5,000 5,000 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 2,800,900 2,800,900 TOTAL EXPENSES 10,867,200 10,867,200 BUDGET BALANCES BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 4,268,400 4,268,400 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,268,400 4,268,400 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 15,135,600 $ 15,135,600 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 44 11

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Two Hundred and Sixty‐Five Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($5,265,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 806,300 $ 2,664,000 REVENUES TRANS FR OPERATING FUND ‐ WW 2,270,900 2,270,900 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 306,000 306,000 INTEREST INCOME 25,000 25,000 TOTAL REVENUES 2,601,900 2,601,900 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 3,408,200 $ 5,265,900 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 EXPENSES BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD WASTEWATER $ 2,576,900 $ 4,428,600 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,576,900 4,428,600 BUDGET BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 831,300 837,300 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 831,300 837,300 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 3,408,200 $ 5,265,900 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 45 12

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Eighty‐Seven Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($587,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 582,700 $ 582,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 582,700 582,700 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 5,000 5,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,000 5,000 TOTALS $ 587,700 $ 587,700 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 587,700 $ 587,700 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 587,700 587,700 TOTALS $ 587,700 $ 587,700 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 46 13

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Eighty‐Six Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($586,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 581,300 $ 581,300 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 581,300 581,300 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 5,000 5,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,000 5,000 TOTALS $ 586,300 $ 586,300 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 586,300 $ 586,300 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 586,300 586,300 TOTALS $ 586,300 $ 586,300 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 47 14

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Eight Hundred Fifty‐Nine Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($1,859,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 1,072,600 $ 1,845,800 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,072,600 1,845,800 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 14,000 14,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 14,000 14,000 TOTALS $ 1,086,600 $ 1,859,800 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 1,011,500 $ 1,784,700 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WATER IMPACT FEES 75,100 75,100 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,086,600 1,859,800 TOTALS $ 1,086,600 $ 1,859,800 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 48 15

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Five Hundred Ninety‐Three Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($5,593,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 5,075,300 $ 5,553,900 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,075,300 5,553,900 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 40,000 40,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 40,000 40,000 TOTALS $ 5,115,300 $ 5,593,900 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 306,000 $ 306,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 4,809,300 $ 5,287,900 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 5,115,300 5,593,900 TOTALS $ 5,115,300 $ 5,593,900 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 49 16

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Eighty‐One Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($281,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 278,200 $ 278,200 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 278,200 278,200 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 3,000 3,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 3,000 3,000 TOTALS $ 281,200 $ 281,200 BUDGET SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 281,200 $ 281,200 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 281,200 281,200 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 281,200 $ 281,200 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 50 17

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred dollars ($310,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 307,600 $ 307,600 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 307,600 307,600 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 3,000 3,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 3,000 3,000 TOTALS $ 310,600 $ 310,600 BUDGET SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER $ 310,600 $ 310,600 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 310,600 310,600 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 310,600 $ 310,600 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 51 18

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Nineteen Million Six Hundred Twenty‐Six Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($119,626,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 24,584,100 $ 24,584,100 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS ‐ PCA CREDIT ‐ ‐ BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ ADJUSTED 24,584,100 24,584,100 BASE REVENUE DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 91,107,000 91,107,000 UTILITY TAX 1,636,400 1,636,400 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 528,000 528,000 RENT REVENUE 136,000 136,000 GREEN ENERGY 135,000 135,000 INTEREST EARNINGS 525,000 525,000 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 900,000 900,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS (ERP) 75,000 75,000 TOTAL REVENUES 95,042,400 95,042,400 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 119,626,500 $ 119,626,500 ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 52 19

2023‐2024 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #4. ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2023‐2024 2023/24 2023/24 EXPENSES BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD POWER SUPPLY $ 31,630,700 $ 31,630,700 SOLAR ENERGY 3,468,200 3,468,200 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 376,100 376,100 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 660,200 660,200 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 5,250,400 5,250,400 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 55,500 55,500 PJM CHARGES ‐ ENERGY 18,237,300 18,237,300 PJM CHARGES ‐ TRANSMISSION & FEES 14,912,800 14,912,800 CAPACITY CHARGES 10,742,300 10,742,300 SUB‐TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 85,333,500 85,333,500 PLANT OPERATIONS 2,159,400 2,159,400 GENERATIONS FUELS 26,100 26,100 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (48,600) (48,600) PJM CREDITS (705,000) (705,000) CAPACITY CREDITS (4,206,800) (4,206,800) GENERATION SUBTOTAL (2,774,900) (2,774,900) POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 82,558,600 82,558,600 DIRECT EXPENDITURES TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 4,893,100 4,893,100 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,826,600 1,826,600 ADMINISTRATION 1,020,200 1,020,200 METER READING 460,500 460,500 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 1,008,300 1,008,300 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 9,208,700 9,208,700 OTHER EXPENSES: UTILITY TAX 1,636,400 1,636,400 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 300,000 300,000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ‐ RFP'S 50,000 50,000 LEGAL EXPENSES 50,000 50,000 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 997,000 997,000 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 135,000 135,000 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 4,227,500 4,227,500 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,000 20,000 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 635,000 635,000 DEBT SERVICE 1,482,600 1,482,600 STORM EXPENSE 150,000 150,000 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 9,683,500 9,683,500 TRANSFER TO: GENERAL FUND 8,000,000 8,000,000 OTHER RESERVES 28,500 28,500 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE‐OFFS 100,000 100,000 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 8,128,500 8,128,500 TOTAL EXPENSES 109,579,300 109,579,300 BUDGET BALANCE ‐ WORKING CAPITAL 10,047,200 10,047,200 TOTALS $ 119,626,500 $ 119,626,500 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 53 20

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Million Fifty‐Seven Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($40,057,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,645,900 $ 24,414,800 REVENUES GRANT/BOND/LOAN ‐ 5,000,000 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 200,000 200,000 TRF FROM DEPRECIATION RSV ‐ 8,442,900 TRF FROM FUTURE CAPACITY 2,000,000 2,000,000 TOTAL REVENUES 2,200,000 15,642,900 TOTALS $ 18,845,900 $ 40,057,700 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 EXPENSES BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 ELECTRIC GENERATION 275,000 13,163,600 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 2,497,400 2,501,400 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,076,000 8,539,200 ERP SYSTEM ‐ 1,856,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 6,848,400 28,060,200 BUDGET BALANCE 11,997,500 11,997,500 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 18,845,900 $ 40,057,700 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 54 21

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Sixty‐One Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($961,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 953,200 $ 953,200 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS 8,000 8,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 8,000 8,000 TOTALS $ 961,200 $ 961,200 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 961,200 $ 961,200 TOTALS $ 961,200 $ 961,200 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 55 22

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twelve Million Five Hundred Eighty‐One Thousand Three dollars ($12,581,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 12,481,300 $ 12,481,300 INTEREST EARNINGS 100,000 100,000 TOTALS $ 12,581,300 $ 12,581,300 BUDGET SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E $ ‐ $ 8,442,900 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 12,581,300 4,138,400 TOTALS $ 12,581,300 $ 12,581,300 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 56 23

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twelve Million Seven Hundred Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($12,716,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 14,581,900 $ 14,581,900 INTEREST EARNINGS 135,000 135,000 TOTALS $ 14,716,900 $ 14,716,900 BUDGET SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 12,716,900 $ 12,716,900 TOTALS $ 14,716,900 $ 14,716,900 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 57 24

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABILIZATION RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Forty‐Four Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($844,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 836,800 $ 836,800 INTEREST EARNINGS 7,500 7,500 TOTALS $ 844,300 $ 844,300 BUDGET SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 844,300 $ 844,300 TOTALS $ 844,300 $ 844,300 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 58 25

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Two Hundred and Two Thousand Seven Hundred dollars($10,202,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,102,700 $ 10,102,700 INTEREST EARNINGS 100,000 100,000 TOTALS $ 10,202,700 $ 10,202,700 BUDGET SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,202,700 10,202,700 TOTALS $ 10,202,700 $ 10,202,700 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 59 26

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars ($750,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100 STATE GRANT 750,000 750,000 TOTALS $ 750,100 $ 750,100 BUDGET SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 750,000 $ 750,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100 TOTALS $ 750,100 $ 750,100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 60 27

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred and Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars ($150,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100 POLICE FINES 150,000 150,000 TOTALS $ 150,100 $ 150,100 BUDGET SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 150,000 $ 150,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100 TOTALS $ 150,100 $ 150,100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 61 28

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Four Hundred Eighty‐Eight Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($5,488,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: OPERATING REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ 4,196,500 $ 4,196,500 INTEREST INCOME 28,500 28,500 PREMIUM FROM CITY 1,263,500 1,263,500 TOTALS $ 5,488,500 $ 5,488,500 OPERATING EXPENSES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES ‐ CLAIMS $ 300,000 $ 300,000 INSURANCE 180,000 215,000 STATE OF DEL ‐ SELF INSURANCE TAX 30,000 30,000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 35,000 35,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 545,000 580,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,943,500 4,908,500 TOTALS $ 5,488,500 $ 5,488,500 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 62 29

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Thirty‐One Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($831,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: OPERATING REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 114,500 $ 114,500 GRANTS REVENUE ‐ 716,700 TOTALS $ 114,500 $ 831,200 OPERATING EXPENSES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ ‐ $ 716,700 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 114,500 114,500 TOTALS $ 114,500 $ 831,200 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 63 30

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. LIBRARY GRANT FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Forty‐Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty‐Eight dollars ($548,558) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: OPERATING REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 31,330 $ 163,467 STATE GRANT 349,988 382,139 FEDERAL GRANT 2,000 2,952 OTHER GRANTS 1,532 ‐ TOTALS $ 384,850 $ 548,558 OPERATING EXPENSES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD STATE GRANTS FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 18,888 $ 66,470 OFFICE SUPPLIES 30,000 41,000 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 10,000 10,000 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 37,000 50,000 BOOKS 145,000 160,000 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 6,000 10,000 COMPUTER HARDWARE 5,000 50,000 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 85,000 90,000 POSTAGE 100 100 ADVERTISING ‐ 10,000 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 5,000 6,000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ‐ 43,500 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 2,000 2,000 OTHER EQUIP ‐ LEASE 6,000 6,000 STATE GRANT PROG EXP ‐ 536 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 349,988 545,606 FEDERAL GRANTS PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,000 2,952 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,000 2,952 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 351,988 548,558 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 32,862 ‐ TOTALS $ 384,850 $ 548,558 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 64 31

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. CDBG GRANT FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty‐Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty‐Seven dollars ($559,937) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: OPERATING REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD PRIOR YEAR BALANCE 2,000 238,268 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 346,104 321,669 TOTALS $ 348,104 $ 559,937 OPERATING EXPENSES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD EXPENDITURES PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM $ ‐ $ 10,837 PRIOR YEAR DIFMH RENOVATIONS ‐ 67,309 PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR ‐ 34,022 PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. ‐ 50,528 PRIOR YEAR CARES ACT/HOTEL VOUCHER ‐ 23,651 PRIOR YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE ‐ 7,220 PRIOR YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE ‐ 40,690 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 131,883 123,419 CURRENT YEAR DIFMH RENOVATIONS 30,000 20,000 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR ‐ 40,000 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 55,000 55,000 CURRENT YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE 20,000 28,250 CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 69,211 55,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 306,094 555,924 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 42,010 4,013 TOTALS $ 348,104 $ 559,937 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 65 32

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. 210 ‐ ARPA FUNDING CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five million One Hundred Ten Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($5,110,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: OPERATING REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 6,073,000 $ 5,110,900 TOTALS $ 6,073,000 $ 5,110,900 OPERATING EXPENSES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD EXPENDITURES PROGRAM EXPENSE/SUPPLIES $ 4,303,700 $ 3,368,300 CONSTRUCTION 1,653,300 1,587,200 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,957,000 4,955,500 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 116,000 155,400 TOTALS $ 6,073,000 $ 5,110,900 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 66 33

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. 207 ‐ POLICE GRANTS FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty‐Two Thousand dollars ($752,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: OPERATING REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐ STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 752,000 752,000 TOTALS $ 752,000 $ 752,000 OPERATING EXPENSES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD EXPENDITURES MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 375,000 375,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES TRAINING 24,500 24,500 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 399,500 399,500 OTHER FINANCING USES OPERATING TRANSFERS‐OUT 352,500 352,500 TOTAL FINANCING USES 352,500 352,500 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ TOTALS $ 752,000 $ 752,000 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 67 34

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. LODGING TAX FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Fifty Thousand dollars ($450,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐ LODGING TAXES 450,000 450,000 TOTALS $ 450,000 $ 450,000 BUDGET SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 450,000 $ 450,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ TOTALS $ 450,000 $ 450,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 68 35

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. 209 ‐ POLICE GRANTS FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Five Thousand dollars ($405,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: OPERATING REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐ STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 405,000 405,000 TOTALS $ 405,000 $ 405,000 OPERATING EXPENSES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 355,000 355,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES TOTAL EXPENDITURES 355,000 355,000 OTHER FINANCING USES OPERATING TRANSFERS‐OUT 50,000 50,000 TOTAL FINANCING USES 50,000 50,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ TOTALS $ 405,000 $ 405,000 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 69 36

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eighty‐Two Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($82,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: OPERATING REVENUES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 9,200 $ 9,200 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 40,000 40,000 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000 TOTALS $ 82,200 $ 82,200 OPERATING EXPENSES 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD EXPENDITURES TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS $ 52,200 $ 52,200 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 30,000 30,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 82,200 82,200 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ TOTALS $ 82,200 $ 82,200 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 70 37

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2023‐09 Item #4. REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2023‐2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million dollars ($2,000,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024: CASH RECEIPTS 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD BEGINNING BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐ REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 2,000,000 2,000,000 TOTALS $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 BUDGET SUMMARY 2023/24 2023/24 BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐ TOTALS $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED October 09, 2023 Page 71 38

Item #5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Council Committee of the Whole met on October 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with Council President Hare presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Sudler. Mr. Lewis was absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Shevock (via WebEx), Ms. Smith (via WebEx) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration), and Mr. Tholstrup (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement). Mr. Lewis (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement) was absent. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Chairwoman Arndt presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Review of Active Recreation Plan – Windward Ridge Apartments on West Denneys Road (Planning Reference Site Plan #S-23-19) (Mary Ellen Gray, Planning and Community Development Director) Ms. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Active Recreation Plan for Windward Ridge Apartments on West Denneys Road. Staff recommended forwarding the item to the Planning Commission, with a recommendation of approval of the Active Recreation Area Plan for Site Plan Application (Reference #S-23-19 Windward Ridge Apartments) subject to review comments of the Recreation Plan Review Report. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that West Denneys Road is a state- maintained road which means, how the project gains access to that road is subject to review by the Delaware Department of Transportation. The project will have to meet their requirements from the information provided. DelDOT has started the review of the site plan, and it qualifies for an area- wide study fee in lieu of having to do a full Traffic Impact Study. Ms. Melson-Williams stated that this means the project will have to meet the requirements for that entrance if they have to dedicate the right-of-way design to meet DelDOT standards. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that as a part of the DelDOT review of the entrance, there are a number of divisions in DelDOT that look at the entrance design. However, the area-wide study fee is a payment into a program that allows for the money collected to be used Page 72

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2023 PAGE 2 Item #5. for traffic studies and initiatives in the area. Ms. Melson-Williams also stated that it does not specifically focus on immediate safety concerns with the proposed entrance plan. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the parking requirement is 2.25 parking spaces per dwelling unit, and for the proposed project site that equates to 675 parking spaces. Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the current design is proposing 724 parking spaces, including surface parking and a series of garage parking opportunities. Responding to Mr. Tholstrup, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the trail has been identified as a mulch surface because it would run through what remains of the wooded areas. Ms. Melson- Williams also stated that the trail will be meandering around tree cover so that trees are not removed in order to build the path. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Arndt stated that DelDOT has a gateway app that has traffic count information. Ms. Arndt stated that she is unsure how up-to-date the information is, but that the information can be pulled up by the roadway and it will show the different traffic counts. Ms. Arndt stated that she has worked with DelDOT engineers and planners in her professional career. They review projects and analyze the trip generation to determine what level of vehicular use the site will produce. Then they consider that information in their recommendations and the requirements for the traffic. Mr. Tholstrup stated that there are not a lot of amenities along West Denneys Road and while you may be able to bike or have active recreation within the community, getting into the city is potentially a hazard. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the staff recommendation to forward to the Planning Commission for a recommendation of approval of the Active Recreation Area Plan for the Site Plan application. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Mayor and Council Reports Council President Hare Council President Hare stated that he had nothing to report. First District Dr. Pillsbury reported that she attended the Hip-Hop event, which was great. Mr. Rocha reported that the First District will be holding a town hall meeting on November 2, 2023, at Maple Dale Country Club, from 6:30 p.m. until about 8:30 p.m. Second District Mr. Lewis was absent. Third District Mr. Neil reported that he met with Karen Speakman of NeighborGood Partners on housing issues. He requested that the City Clerk, Andria Bennett, send Ms. Speakman the list of the dangerous Page 73

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2023 PAGE 3 Item #5. buildings that were recently ordered to be demolished. Mr. Neil also reported that he met with Senator Kyra Hoffner regarding the small houses down in Georgetown as Senator Hoffner is looking at land just outside of Dover proper. Mr. Neil stated that Senator Russell Huxtable will be at the Library on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:30 PM to discuss problems with housing and the cost of housing. Mr. Neil reported that Kings Cliffe has invited him back to see the changes that they made during their clean-up. Mr. Neil also stated that he has attended the DDP meetings, Kent County Tourism, Habitat events, a HUD renovation project, a police department graduation at Caesar Rodney High School, the employee barbecue at Schutte Park, the Delaware Arts Alliance breakfast, the International Art Council Forum at the Biggs Museum, and a ribbon cutting at 1147 South Governors Avenue. Mr. Neil also reported that he addressed constituent concerns regarding speeding in Towne Point, dogs barking in East Lake, and drainage and fence issues in Persimmon Park Place and Wild Meadows. Finally, Mr. Neil reported that he sent out two alerts on behalf of Councilwoman Arndt and himself regarding the 2023 Library Study as well as the city grounds division doing arbor maintenance on Loockerman Street on October 15, 2023. Ms. Arndt reported that she attended an event hosted by the Delaware State Housing Authority, which covered a preview of the 2023 Statewide Housing Needs Assessment. Ms. Arndt stated it was a multi-year study of housing conditions and trends within the state. The findings are intended to inform housing agencies and local governments in developing housing policies and coordinating resources. Ms. Arndt stated that it was a statewide assessment but there is data specific to Dover, Wilmington, and Newark. Ms. Arndt also reported that there will be a C-2 code amendment workshop in council chambers on October 11, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and she encourages everyone to take a look at the proposed revisions for the C-2 Central Commercial Zone. Fourth District Mr. Anderson reported that he had normal reports of mosquitoes in Woodcrest and a resident has requested to approach council on the matter. Mr. Anderson stated that he attended the Kent Economic Summit at DelTech, which covered how the city can adapt to the coming AI revolution. Mr. Anderson thanked Councilwoman Arndt and Representative Kerri Harris for helping get information to constituents about bus transportation, and relaying their concerns as DelDOT is trying to update. Mr. Anderson also reported that he was part of the DDP committee meetings to look at proposals for the old ACME building. Mr. Anderson also attended the police graduation and stated that it is a privilege to support people who are willing to stand up and support the community. Mr. Anderson also reported that he has received complaints about loose Pit Bulls running around in people’s yards and on the street. Mr. Sudler reported that he met with Tina Bradbury to review some new business owners’ concerns regarding the process of getting permits and applications filled out so that there is some clarity on the process. Mr. Sudler reported that he met with Councilman Anderson, Rocha, and Boggerty to discuss disparity studies done in Baltimore and to discuss how to bring those examples to the City of Dover to help the Capital. Mr. Sudler also reported that he is working with Mr. Gaddis as a liaison between council and the Dover Human Relations Commission, as well as, the State Division of Human and Civil Rights (formerly the State Human Relations Commission), and Ms. Doris Cooper to provide training to the commissioners. Mr. Sudler spoke with constituents in Woodcrest regarding their need for speed bumps, he attended the 50th Hip-hop Anniversary and worked with the owner of 2 Queen Street to make progress with getting her water on and getting Page 74

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2023 PAGE 4 Item #5. her permits. Mr. Sudler also reported that he attended two community meetings that focused on constituent’s concerns regarding how the city administers its rules and regulations in code enforcement. Mr. Sudler stated that Councilman Anderson and himself are working on a Fourth District meeting. At-Large Mr. Boggerty reported that he participated in the modified Faith in Blue due to the inclement weather. Mr. Boggerty stated that he is working with a Delaware State University representative to organize a trip for their student government to visit City Council and see how the local government works. Mr. Boggerty reported that he has been in contact with Pastor Lomax, and he has connected her with Mr. Stafford and the Lights on Program so that she can light up the area. Mr. Boggerty stated that he also connected Pastor Lomax with other city liaisons such as Reverend Rita Paige and others who have great knowledge of working within the city. Finally, Mr. Boggerty reported that he filled in for the Mayor at the IMA meeting, and he is working with a business on addressing how to make sure their signage meets the code requirements, and he attended the Delaware State University prayer breakfast. Mayor Christiansen Mayor Christiansen stated he would submit his report electronically. Ms. Arndt moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. N. Bradford Street – Street, Sidewalk, and Tree Plan (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the N. Bradford Street - Street, Sidewalk, and Tree Plan. Staff recommended authorizing staff to proceed with creating bid specifications as described after conducting an informational session with residents. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Lyon stated that the trees have roots that are also growing underneath the street bed, and if you take a normal milling machine to chop up the asphalt you cannot go over the roots because it would jeopardize the tree causing massive damage and liability. The extra $15,000 is for the handwork that is needed to work around those areas since the contractor could not use a machine. The estimate for the project was originally done in 2019 and Page 75

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2023 PAGE 5 Item #5. the cost has increased over the last four years, as well as a five percent increase for the use of the pervious asphalt as compared to normal concrete. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Lyon stated that the City of Dover received bond bill money to do some downtown Dover improvements, which includes Loockerman Street from State Street to Forest Street by the Duncan Center, and that project is to upgrade the utilities, streets, and sidewalks. Mr. Lyon stated that if the Bradford Street project is pushed through, Loockerman Street could be an area that could be done as well, however, the proper funding must be acquired for that project as well as the design. Mr. Lyon stated that the sidewalk cannot be done alone because there would have to be water service improvements, and sewer improvements as the project moves from the bottom up. Ms. Arndt recommended that in the future the city could have a tree inventory carried out, assess the tree’s health, a maintenance plan, and decide which trees may be older, and need to come down and be replaced. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Lyon stated that if the city has not driven a water line through the concrete or a sewer line then they will provide normal wear and tear fixes under the warranty for five years. Mr. Lyon also stated that when they were working with the consultant, they had reached out to the distributor and the product was available nearby. Mr. Neil recommended using Bradford Street as a pilot project to see how the cement works and then as improvements move forward, everyone will have a better idea of the product, an inventory of all the trees, and what must be done to the pavements for ADA compliance. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Lyon stated that a public hearing will need to be scheduled, bidding takes three months from start to finish, so the project should be completed around spring of next year if the funding is found. John Grady, 424 North Bradford Street, Dover, expressed his gratitude for the plan to save the trees and to fix the curbs on Bradford Street. However, Mr. Grady expressed his concerns about the work being done on State Street and how it compares to the project slated for Bradford Street. Responding to Mr. Grady, Mr. Lyon stated that the North State Street project was a water main replacement project and it was taken from water funds. If water funds were used for the project to improve the street infrastructure, the sidewalks, the curb, and the rest of the road, it would not be financially prudent. Mr. Lyon also stated that North State Street is a state-owned road, and it was requested that only the pavement be done that was disturbed by the water main construction. Susan Yost, 11 Cecil Street, Dover, expressed her support for the proposed plan to address the trees on Bradford Street. Ms. Yost stated that she agrees with the plan to have a survey done of the current trees. Joan Denney, 350 North State Street, Dover, expressed her concerns with the lifted sidewalks on State Street and how they have become a fall hazard. Ms. Denney stated that many of the homes on State Street as well as Bradford Street do not have air conditioning and they depend on the Page 76

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2023 PAGE 6 Item #5. shade from the trees. Ms. Denney also stated that due to reverberation from construction in front of her house, she had to replace an old pipe running through the home. Ms. Denney expressed that as those projects start, she hopes that everyone will be very careful because it is not just the trees, streets, and sidewalks that are old, but the plumbing in the homes as well. Ms. Arndt moved to recommend authorizing staff to proceed with creating bid specifications and conducting an informational session with residents. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Authorization to Apply for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant (Chief David Carey, Dover Fire Department) Mr. David Carey, Chief of the Dover Fire Department, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. Staff recommended authorizing the Fire Chief to apply for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried. Discussion of Recommended Changes to the Procedure for Requesting a Legal Opinion (Council President Hare) Mr. William Hare, Council President, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the recommended changes to the procedure for Requesting a Legal Opinion. Committee action was not required. Mayor Christiansen stated that he concurs with Council President Hare that all legal opinions from city staff should go through the City Manager for approval before they are forwarded to the solicitor. Mayor Christiansen stated that the City Manager is the city’s Chief Operating Officer, and that it is important for city staff to go through him, but that, as far as advice, staff needs to be able to call upon the city solicitor. Council President Hare stated that any legal opinion should go through the clerk’s office to make sure the same opinion has not already been obtained, whether it is council or anyone, it should not be assumed that they can get a legal opinion on their own. Mr. Sudler requested that Andria Bennett, City Clerk, read the policy so that there is a clear understanding of what the current policy states before any changes are considered. Mr. Sudler also stated that there is a difference between legal opinion and legal advice. Andria Bennett, City Clerk read the Procedure for Requesting a Legal Opinion (Attachment #1). Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Bennett stated that the City Clerk’s office does not receive the bill as they are delivered to the City Manager’s office. Page 77

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2023 PAGE 7 Item #5. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that the city is billed on an hourly basis, the billing includes the solicitor, deputy solicitor, paralegals, and others in the solicitor’s office. Mr. Hugg stated that the bill is itemized by the issue brought forward and that the current rate is about $270 an hour as the rate increased last year. Mr. Hugg also stated that as Mr. Sudler was trying to point out, a legal opinion is work that is done by an attorney when they look at case law and any underlying legislation. In terms of legal advice, Mr. Hugg stated that it is not unusual for him to pick up the phone and ask the solicitor to review a document, which may only take 15 minutes of his time. Mr. Hugg stated that for the operations of the City of Dover, they need the ability to determine if what they are looking for is a quick piece of advice from the solicitor. Mr. Hugg stated that he seeks advice from the solicitor to keep the city out of trouble and sometimes it can be as simple as he would like the solicitor to give him the approval to sign a document on behalf of the city. Mr. Sudler stated that he agrees with the mayor and city manager, and if advice is needed to keep the city out of financial harm’s way, that is expected, but the concern is with saving the constituents’ tax dollars and being good stewards. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that the city is billed in 15-minute increments, and by who did the work. Mr. Sudler stated that he would recommend having a tracking system to keep track of legal advice requests. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that the city manager’s budget has a line that covers legal expenses. Mr. Sudler asked that two lines be created in the budget, one for legal advice, and one for legal opinions, to see how much money is being spent and if it fluctuates. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that the city is billed in 15-minute increments. Mr. Hugg stated that if it takes 20 minutes, the city may be billed for 30 minutes, but that it is in 15- minute increments on the bill. Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Hugg stated that the bill is broken down by subject matter, the people involved, and the charges. The responsibility to determine if it is advice or an opinion would fall on the City Manager’s office and the City Clerk’s office. Proposed Ordinance #2023-11 – Amending Chapter 30 – Standards of Ethical Conduct and Ethics Commission, Article 3 – Ethics Commission, Section 30-71 – Established; composition; removal; terms of office; vacancies; chairperson; quorum; compensation; legal council (Councilman Anderson and Dr. Pillsbury) Mayor Christiansen reviewed the background and analysis regarding the proposed Ordinance #2023-11. Page 78

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2023 PAGE 8 Item #5. Staff recommended approving the proposed Ordinance #2023-11, adding a residency requirement to serve on the Ethics Commission. Mr. Sudler expressed his concerns with the process of handling any members who currently serve on the Ethics Commission who may not live within the city. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mayor Christiansen stated that the committee members would be allowed to decide if they wished to stay or not, so it would not be an automatic removal. However, in good conscience, if they do not live in the city, they should revert the position back to one of the constituents. Ms. Arndt expressed concerns about precluding an individual from serving who is committed to the city, lives within the City of Dover area, and wants to serve. Ms. Arndt stated that it is hard to get appointees and volunteers as it is. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Anderson stated that he also feels that broadly saying a member must be a resident on all committees is wrong because it depends on the nature of the committee. However, Mr. Anderson stated that there are some committees in which a residency requirement makes sense. For example, the Human Relations Commission and the Planning Commission. Mr. Anderson stated that if the Ethics Commission is going to potentially place a judgment on people in the city and city employees, then it should be made up of constituents of the city. Mr. Sudler stated that there are individuals who live in the City of Dover but are not annexed into the city because they live in the county but pay utility bills. Mr. Sudler stated that there must be consistency across the boards, and you should not be limited to only the City of Dover. Mr. Sudler suggested that it be preferred that they live in the City of Dover, but not required. Mr. Sudler stated that consistency equals fairness, and that is what has been addressed recently in the community meetings. Mayor Christiansen expressed that City of Dover residents should be on the committees. They are the voters; they are the constituents and the taxpayers. During open forums and during the Council Committee of the Whole meetings, people who live outside the city are allowed to voice their opinion, but ultimately the decisions that are made for the City of Dover should be made by the mayor and council committees, staffed by residents from the city. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the proposed Ordinance #2023-11 by adding a residency requirement to serve on the Ethics Commission as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried with Ms. Arndt and Mr. Sudler voting no. Joan Denney, 350 North State Street, Dover, stated that the people who make the changes that involve taxpayer’s dollars, and spend taxpayer’s dollars should live in the city and pay taxes. Ms. Denney recommended putting a request for opinions in the state newspaper. Ms. Denney expressed dissatisfaction with the suggestion that committee members are not to be required to be City of Dover residents. Page 79

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2023 PAGE 9 Item #5. Resolution No. 2023-16 – A Resolution to Permit the City of Dover to Enter into a Contract with the State Board of Pension Trustees to Allow the City to Participate in the State of Delaware County and Municipal Pension Plan (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg III, City Manager reviewed the background and analysis regarding Resolution No. 2023-16. Staff recommended approving Resolution No. 2023-16 to allow the City of Dover to apply to join the State of Delaware Pension Plan. Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Hugg stated that the language used is that of the state language and is in the state pension law. Mr. Hugg stated that the way the resolution is written is exactly what the state requires to begin the process. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that he believes this would be a budget-neutral decision. In previous discussions, it was decided that if the city were to join the State Pension, then the city would no longer make a matching contribution to the 401 or IRA-based plans. Employees could continue to have them withdrawn from their paychecks, but the pension would become the de facto pension plan for everyone who fell under that provision. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that if the resolution is approved then he will contact the State Pension Office to initiate the procedure which includes identifying all employees who would be eligible. Then an actuarial assessment would need to be done of what the cost of bringing them into the program would be if the city wanted to buy in at any time and in terms of moving forward. Every employee would have to make the determination on whether they are going to leave their current pension plan and join the State or not. When that process is finished it will be brought back to council to present the number of employees, and the amount it would cost for the different scenarios beginning on July 1. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of the staff’s recommendation to move forward and to inquire. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. William F. Hare Council President Attachments Attachment #1 - Procedure for Requesting a Legal Opinion Page 80

ATTACHMENT #1 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting ofItem 10/10/2023 #5. City of Dover PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING A LEGAL OPINION PURPOSE 1. To establish a uniform procedure for requests for legal opinions. 2. To ensure mandatory permanent retention of all legal opinions. 3. To manage legal expenses. 4. To avoid duplication of requests for legal opinions. 5. To maintain an accurate tracking system for legal opinions. DEFINITIONS Council Appointees - Shall mean those employees that directly report to the Mayor and City Council, as follows: City Manager, Chief of Police, City Assessor, Controller/Treasurer, City Planner, and City Clerk. It is noted that any request for a legal opinion by an employee of the City Manager would be submitted to the City Manager for processing. Legal Advice - Shall mean the guidance given by lawyers to their clients. The term “guidance” is important to this definition. It points to the key difference between a legal opinion and legal advice—i.e., that a legal opinion is an attorney’s analysis based on past or present facts, while legal advice is an attorney’s counsel and guidance as to what future actions the client should take (Black’s Law Dictionary). Legal Opinion - Shall mean a written document (formal or informal) in which an attorney provides his or her understanding of the law as applied to assumed facts (Black’s Law Dictionary). City Solicitor - Shall mean either the City Solicitor or the Deputy City Solicitor. CONFIDENTIALITY OF LEGAL ADVICE AND OPINIONS Any communication between the City Solicitor and representatives of the City is considered confidential, as it is protected under attorney-client privilege. STATEMENT OF PROCEDURE Members of City Council Should a member of Council wish to obtain either legal advice or a legal opinion, and that member has the support of two (2) other members of Council (Rule of 3), the written request will be forwarded to the Council President. The Council President will refer the question to the City Clerk to determine if there is a legal opinion or correspondence on file that may address the concern being brought forward. If there are records on file pertaining to the question, they will be distributed to the Mayor and all members of Council. If there are no records on file pertaining to the question, the City Clerk will refer the question to the City Solicitor. The City Solicitor will provide the legal advice or legal opinion to the City Clerk and it will be distributed to the Mayor and all members of Council. Page 81

Procedure for Requesting a Legal Opinion Page 2 Item #5. STATEMENT OF PROCEDURE (CONTINUED) Council Appointees Legal Advice Should a Council appointee require legal advice on a pending issue or project, they will refer the question to the City Clerk to determine if there is a legal opinion or correspondence on file that may address their concerns. If there are no records on file pertaining to the question, the Council appointee will work directly with the City Solicitor to address their concerns. The Council appointee will provide any resulting written legal advice or opinion to the City Clerk for reference and permanent retention. Legal Opinions Should a Council appointee wish to obtain a legal opinion, they will refer the question to the City Clerk to determine if there is a legal opinion on file that may address their concerns. If there are no records on file pertaining to the question, the Council appointee will refer the question to the City Solicitor. The City Solicitor will provide the legal opinion to the Council appointee and copy the City Clerk for permanent retention. Department Heads Reporting to the City Manager Legal Advice Should a City Manager Department Head require legal advice on a pending issue or project, they will refer the question to the City Manager. If it is determined that legal advice is necessary, the City Manager will forward the question to the City Clerk to determine if there is an opinion or correspondence on file that may address their concerns. If there are no records on file pertaining to the question, the City Manager will either work directly with the City Solicitor to address their concerns or authorize the Department Head to work with the City Solicitor directly. The City Manager will provide any resulting written legal advice or opinion to the City Clerk for reference and permanent retention. Legal Opinions Should a City Manager Department Head wish to obtain a legal opinion, they will refer the question to the City Manager. The City Manager will forward the question to the City Clerk to determine if there is a legal opinion on file that may address their concerns. If there are no records on file pertaining to the question, the City Manager will either work directly with the City Solicitor to address their concerns or authorize the Department Head to work with the City Solicitor directly. The City Solicitor will provide the legal opinion to the City Manager and copy the City Clerk for permanent retention. /tm S:\CLERK'S OFFICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES\CLERK'S OFFICE MANUAL\Procedure for Requesting a Legal Opinion Adopted 01-08-2018.wpd Actions History 01/08/2018 - Adopted - City Council 12/12/2017 - Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Page 82

Item #19. CITY OF DOVER FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT As of September 30, 2023 FY24 25% ORIGINAL YTD % BUDGET FY23 Unaudited FY22 Audited GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES 1 Property Taxes $ 15,515,100 $ 15,620,600 100.7% $ 15,546,900 $ 14,709,100 2 Payment In Lieu of Taxes 541,000 541,300 100.1% 540,700 532,000 3 Transfer from Electric Fund 8,000,000 2,000,000 25.0% 8,000,000 11,000,000 4 Intrafund Service Receipts Electric 4,244,000 712,800 16.8% 3,702,300 3,686,300 5 Transfer from Transfer Tax Fund 2,000,000 587,000 29.4% 2,334,900 3,902,200 6 Business Licenses 1,400,000 1,389,700 99.3% 1,452,200 1,400,900 7 Intrafund Service Receipts Water 1,158,100 194,500 16.8% 1,010,300 1,029,900 8 Intrafund Service Receipts Wastewater 834,300 140,100 16.8% 727,800 704,700 9 Sanitation Fees 3,842,400 992,100 25.8% 3,652,800 3,371,700 10 Permits & Other Licenses 1,702,000 758,700 44.6% 2,407,000 1,641,900 11 Transfer from Municipal Street Aid Fund 750,000 195,000 26.0% 796,800 792,300 12 Fines & Police Revenue 521,600 58,200 11.2% 630,200 508,100 13 Police Extra Duty Fees 240,000 59,300 24.7% 470,600 412,000 14 Transfer from Police Grant Funds 165,000 - 0.0% 71,200 312,500 15 Transfer from Police Fed Grant Funds - - 0.0% 43,800 127,400 16 Court of Chancery Fees 3,500,000 592,800 16.9% 2,021,300 2,095,800 17 Transfer from Water/Wastewater Fund 1,000,000 250,000 25.0% 2,000,000 1,000,000 18 Transfer from Civil Traffic Penalties Fund 150,000 - 0.0% ERLSP has not been received for 1st Qtr 54,500 198,600 19 Library Revenues & County Reciprocal Pymt 122,200 32,000 26.2% 579,300 260,600 20 Franchise Fees 610,000 59,600 9.8% 424,000 605,300 21 General Fund Grant Receipts 718,500 - 0.0% 468,600 802,800 22 Recreation Revenue 126,500 47,400 37.5% 148,200 128,600 23 Other Miscellaneous Receipts 3,256,000 1,740,700 51.0% Garrison Oak Lots 2 , 11, 10 $1.5MM 313,900 373,300 24 Interest Income 200,000 1,100 0.6% 269,700 94,600 TOTALS $ 50,596,700 $ 25,972,900 51.2% $ 47,667,000 $ 49,690,600 Final Budget $ 47,667,000 $ 49,690,600 Page 83

Item #19. CITY OF DOVER FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT As of September 30, 2023 FY24 25.0% ORIGINAL YTD % BUDGET FY23 Unaudited FY22 Audited WATER FUND BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES 1 Water Fees $ 6,550,000 $ 1,999,000 30.5% $ 6,711,400 $ 6,144,800 2 Water Impact Fees 225,000 78,100 34.7% 393,300 176,700 3 Water Tank Space Leasing 435,500 435,600 100.0% Billed at beginning of FY 399,800 502,800 4 Interest Income 50,000 82,200 164.4% 170,300 16,200 5 Other Miscellaneous Revenues 25,200 7,200 28.6% Penalties $3.1K; Water Meters $4.1K 70,600 105,600 TOTALS $ 7,285,700 $ 2,602,100 35.7% $ 7,745,400 $ 6,946,100 Final Budget $ 7,745,400 $ 6,946,100 FY24 25.0% ORIGINAL YTD % BUDGET FY23 Unaudited FY22 Audited WASTEWATER FUND BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES 1 Wastewater Fees $ 4,600,000 $ 1,247,900 27.1% 4,590,000 4,349,200 2 Wastewater Adjustment Fees - County Trtmt 3,526,000 911,400 25.8% 3,029,800 3,022,600 3 Groundwater Inflow Adjustment 2,200,000 590,100 26.8% 2,135,600 2,013,800 4 Wastewater Impact Fees 225,000 72,500 32.2% 357,700 177,000 5 Interest Income 50,000 84,700 169.4% 160,500 11,200 6 Other Miscellaneous Revenues 200 5,300 2650.0% Penalties $5.3K 37,000 17,700 TOTALS $ 10,601,200 $ 2,911,900 27.5% $ 10,310,600 $ 9,591,500 Final Budget $ 10,310,600 $ 9,591,500 FY24 25.0% ORIGINAL YTD % BUDGET FY23 Unaudited FY22 Audited ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES 1 Sales to Customers $ 91,107,000 $ 24,444,100 26.8% $ 75,400,700 $ 77,465,400 2 Purchase Power Adjustment - - 0.0% 16,465,600 (5,060,700) 3 Utility Tax 1,636,400 379,900 23.2% 1,516,700 1,151,100 4 Rate Stabilization Reserve 900,000 - 0.0% 10,000,000 2,800,000 Penalties $33.3K; Rent $13.8K; Delay Contrt Damages 5 Miscellaneous Revenue 849,000 772,300 91.0% $590.6K 429,600 815,700 6 Interest Income 550,000 408,000 74.2% 1,022,000 144,000 TOTALS $ 95,042,400 $ 26,004,300 27.4% $ 104,834,600 $ 77,315,500 Final Budget $ 104,834,600 $ 77,315,500 Page 84

Item #20. City of Dover Capital Investment Plan and Project Status Report As of September 30, 2023 1st Quarter FY24 Points to Remember * Includes Project Carry-Forward Budget Amendment Ordinance # 2023-09 (approved by Council on 10/9/23). * Original Project Budget = Original Total Project Budget initially included in approved annual budget. * Latest Project Budget = Revised Total Project Budget included in most recent approved annual budget or one of the following: bond resolution, revolving fund loan agreement, Council approved budget amendment, or City Manager approved amendment as per the Budget Amendment Procedure. * Water Quality, Inflow/Infiltration, Distribution Upgrades, and New Development projects are budgeted as a blanket project, and once individual projects are identified and estimated, they are created using an allocation of the overall budgeted amount. Community Police Grants Police Grants Total Current Year Budget Funding Sources General Transportation Federal State ARPA Water Wastewater Electric CIP Budget Balance $ 5,860,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 5,110,900 $ 2,830,500 $ 1,826,700 $ 12,417,300 $ 28,045,400 General Billings for Reimbursement of Expense 200,000 200,000 Federal Grants 752,000 5,000,000 5,752,000 State Grants 2,511,000 716,700 405,000 2,072,000 5,704,700 Other (Loan) 1,731,000 1,731,000 Transfer from Water/WW Impact Fee Reserve 75,100 306,000 381,100 Transfer from Water/Wastewater Oper. Fund 1,536,700 2,270,900 3,807,600 Transfer from General Fund 2,920,100 2,920,100 Transfer from Lodging Tax 450,000 450,000 Transfer from Depreciation Reserve 8,442,900 8,442,900 Transfer from Parkland Reserve 1,077,300 1,077,300 Transfer from Future Capacity Reserves 2,000,000 2,000,000 Interest Income 50,000 25,000 75,000 Total Funding Sources $ 14,549,400 $ 716,700 $ 752,000 $ 405,000 $ 5,110,900 $ 6,564,300 $ 4,428,600 $ 28,060,200 $ 60,587,100 Page 85 1 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

PROJECT STATUS REPORT - GENERAL FUND Item #20. 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Fire Department FR1800 Annual Contribution for Engine 5 $ 777,000 $ 777,000 $ 245,960 $ 77,700 $ 77,700 $ 19,418 $ 58,282 Paying monthly FR2000 Annual Contribution for Squad #1 (Rescue) 956,000 834,000 145,857 83,400 83,400 20,837 62,563 Paying monthly FR2200 Annual Contribution for Engine 1 770,000 852,200 30,790 123,200 123,200 30,790 92,410 Paying monthly CT2256 New Brush Truck 110,500 110,500 - - - - - Received; processing payment FR2400 Ladder #2 1,623,600 1,623,600 - 135,300 135,300 - 135,300 Build in progress Total Fire Department $ 4,237,100 $ 4,197,300 $ 422,608 $ 419,600 $ 419,600 $ 71,045 $ 348,555 Code Enforcement --- Misc Automobiles $ 34,600 $ 63,600 $ - $ 63,600 Awaiting State contract Total Code Enforcement $ 34,600 $ 63,600 $ - $ 63,600 Inspections --- Misc Automobiles $ - $ 30,100 $ 30,068 $ 32 Veh #19 Received Total Inspections $ - $ 30,100 $ 30,068 $ 32 Police --- Misc Automobiles $ 876,300 $ 930,600 $ 5,829 $ 924,771 Replacing 16 vehicles PD2301 Police Officer Body Worn Cameras & Tasers $ 876,400 $ 903,000 $ 123,181 229,500 309,200 - 309,200 3rd year of 5-year lease PD2302 Axon In-car Cameras 368,000 368,600 - 36,700 36,700 - 36,700 On order PD2401 Police Station Exterior Building Maintenance 36,100 36,100 - 36,100 36,100 - 36,100 PD2402 Police Station Roof Repair 7,900 7,900 - 7,900 7,900 - 7,900 Total Police $ 1,288,400 $ 1,315,600 $ 123,181 $ 1,186,500 $ 1,320,500 $ 5,829 $ 1,314,671 Public Works - Administration --- Misc Automobiles $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ - $ 30,000 Vehicle ordered Total Admin $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ - $ 30,000 Streets --- Trucks 762,200 762,200 - 762,200 Veh #322 ordered --- Misc. Equipment 90,100 90,100 30,354 59,746 Veh #304, #306, #382, #392 ordered ST2003 Meeting House Branch Improvement $ 1,115,600 $ 1,115,600 $ 267,473 - 364,900 - Design approximately 75% complete 364,900 ST2007 Operations Yard Relocation and Impr. 445,000 445,000 115,306 - 106,200 - 106,200 Work underway, to be completed by end of October. ST2101 FY21 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program 936,000 936,000 700,231 - 808,700 - Presenting project to CCW October 10 808,700 ST2201 FY22 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program 1,168,000 1,168,000 - - 350,000 - 350,000 Project contingent on the results of ST2101 Project awarded September 26, awaiting contractual ST2302 Buckson St/Carvel Dr/Ross St Repairs - 1,185,000 - - 1,185,000 - 1,185,000 paperwork from contractor Total Streets $ 3,664,600 $ 4,849,600 $ 1,083,010 $ 852,300 $ 3,667,100 $ 30,354 $ 3,636,746 Sanitation --- Trucks $ 707,800 $ 1,464,400 $ - $ 1,464,400 Veh #440, #443 & #449 ordered Total Sanitation $ 707,800 $ 1,464,400 $ - $ 1,464,400 Grounds --- Trucks $ 113,000 $ 147,800 $ 142,590 $ 5,210 Veh #558 & #577; C/F #557 --- Misc. Equipment 101,500 101,500 90,943 10,557 Toro Mower; Stump grinder Total Grounds $ 214,500 $ 249,300 $ 233,533 $ 15,767 Stormwater --- Misc Equipment $ 294,000 $ 294,000 $ - $ 294,000 Other (loan) Veh #363 SW2204 East Lake Garden Basin Improvements $ 580,000 $ 500,000 $ 44,500 - 500,000 - 500,000 Project Reprogrammed to FY27 SW2206 MS4 Inventory/Inspection & Green Technology 43,600 100,000 43,519 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 No money spent yet in FY24 Design complete, awaiting easement sign off from SW2303 Persimmon Park Place Drainage Basin Impr. 1,200,000 1,200,000 646 - 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 property owners SW2305 Mirror Lake Drainage Basin Improvements 350,000 553,100 2,720 - 553,100 - 553,100 Project started in early September, 5% complete SW2401 Misc. Emergency Storm Sewer Repair 88,000 88,000 - 88,000 88,000 - 88,000 No money spent yet in FY24 Page 86 101 2 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

PROJECT STATUS REPORT - GENERAL FUND Item #20. 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status SW2402 Silver Lake Dam Repairs 300,000 80,000 - 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 Bid documents to be finalized by end of October SW2407 Water Street Flooding Improvements 882,500 110,000 - 110,000 110,000 - 110,000 Proposals to be received by October 16 SW2408 UG Stormwater Strg-Governors Ave 425,000 425,000 - 425,000 425,000 - 425,000 Awaiting State to invoice the City for this work City received direction from state on specifications, SW2409 Downtown Upgrades 418,000 38,000 - 38,000 38,000 - 38,000 plan to bid out design work by mid-October. Total Stormwater $ 4,287,100 $ 3,094,100 $ 91,385 $ 1,135,000 $ 3,388,100 $ - $ 3,388,100 Facilities Management FC2303 City Hall Window Replacement $ 50,000 $ 79,300 $ 20,670 $ - $ 79,300 $ - $ 79,300 Windows are on order FC2402 City Hall Exterior Paint 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 Waiting for windows to be installed Total Facilities Management $ 130,000 $ 159,300 $ 20,670 $ 80,000 $ 159,300 $ - $ 159,300 Public Works - Engineering --- Trucks $ 48,300 $ 48,300 $ - $ 48,300 Total Engineering $ 48,300 $ 48,300 $ - $ 48,300 Library LB2301 Replace Heat Pumps $ 116,000 $ 87,300 $ 86,048 $ - $ 87,300 $ 57,365 $ 29,935 66% Complete Total Library $ 116,000 $ 87,300 $ 86,048 $ - $ 87,300 $ 57,365 $ 29,935 Parks & Recreation --- Misc Automobiles $ - $ 77,300 $ 77,252 $ 48 Veh #593 received --- Misc Equipment - Ball Field Grooming Machine 35,000 35,000 - 35,000 PR2300 Dover Park Building Improvement 800,000 1,473,500 126,461 1,473,500 - 1,473,500 RFP evaluated/ recommendation made for propsal PR2301 Dover Park Splash Pad 200,000 500,000 1,150 500,000 - 500,000 RFP evaluated/ recommendation made for propsal PR2304 Schutte Park Dog Park 75,000 14,800 67,262 14,800 7,098 7,702 Equipment & fencing ordered PR2401 Dover Park ADA Accessible Playground 310,000 800,000 - 800,000 800,000 - 800,000 Total Parks & Recreation $ 1,385,000 $ 2,788,300 $ 194,873 $ 835,000 $ 2,900,600 $ 84,350 $ 2,816,250 Procurement/Inventory --- Other Equipment $ - $ 70,000 $ - $ 70,000 Forklift #120 on order Total Procurement/Inventory $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 70,000 $ - $ 70,000 Fleet Maintenance --- Misc Automobiles $ - $ 358,500 $ 29,881 $ 328,619 7 Electric vehicles; received Veh#EV7 --- Other Equipment 141,500 18,069 123,431 Electric mower & chargers/upgrades CS2305 Industrial Hot Water Pressure Washer $ 5,700 5,700 5,700 - 5,700 5,700 - Received CS2405 Wash Bay Doors $ 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Currently pricing Total Fleet Maintenance $ 30,000 $ 535,700 $ 53,650 $ 482,050 Information Technology IT2402/IT2302 Cisco Switches $ 50,000 $ 26,000 $ 13,058 $ 26,000 $ 26,000 $ 3,204 $ 22,796 In progress IT2404 Replacement of 3 Servers 42,000 42,000 - 42,000 42,000 - 42,000 In progress IT2406 Barracuda Backup 40,000 40,000 2,011 40,000 40,000 2,011 37,989 In progress IT2407 IBM Series Server 7,500 20,700 14,553 7,500 7,500 - 7,500 In progress Total Information Technology $ 139,500 $ 128,700 $ 29,622 $ 115,500 $ 115,500 $ 5,215 $ 110,285 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 15,247,700 $ 16,620,200 $ 2,051,395 $ 5,689,100 $ 14,549,400 $ 571,410 $ 13,977,990 Page 87 101 3 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

Item #20. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Community Transportation - 203-12-99 E Loockerman Street complete, CT2268 E Loockerman St & State St Concrete 356,900 368,400 - - 368,400 - 368,400 concrete project on hold. Plan has been developed, staff to coordinate with Downtown Dover CT2315 Various Concrete Repair Locations 252,600 341,100 - - 341,100 - 341,100 Master Plan and Utility Upgrades Project received additional funds, CT2322 Dover Little League 221,400 7,200 - - 7,200 - 7,200 awaiting schedule from contractor TOTAL COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND $ 830,900 $ 716,700 $ - $ - $ 716,700 $ - $ 716,700 Page 88 203 4 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

Item #20. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - POLICE FEDERAL GRANTS 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Federal Police Grants - 207-11-17-33 PDGMISCFED-2024-LINE 1 Covert Ground Based Utility Pedestal Camera Kit $ 11,980 $ 12,000 $ 11,980 $ - $ 12,000 $ 11,980 $ 20 Complete TOTAL FEDERAL POLICE GRANTS $ 11,980 $ 12,000 $ 11,980 $ - $ 12,000 $ 11,980 $ 20 Page 89 207 5 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

Item #20. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - POLICE STATE GRANTS 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status State Police Grants - 209-11-17-32 PDGSLEAF Digital Video Management System $ 6,400 $ 6,400 $ 6,380 $ - $ 6,400 $ 6,380 $ 20 Complete TOTAL STATE POLICE GRANTS $ 6,400 $ 6,400 $ 6,380 $ - $ 6,400 $ 6,380 $ 20 Page 90 209 6 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

Item #20. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ARPA FUND 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Project substantially complete, ST2301 FY23 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program $ 1,200,000 $ 548,000 $ 628,543 $ - $ 548,000 $ - $ 548,000 awaiting invoices. Work underway, approximately 90% WD2302 Elevated Water Tower Maint. - Aero Park 655,000 130,000 525,000 - 130,000 65,000 65,000 complete. Construction underway, WD2303 Future Well Installation 2,234,500 1,810,800 423,735 - 1,810,800 - 1,810,800 approximately 5% completed. Environmental approval granted, design complete, awaiting final WD2304 Well #9 Improvements 319,000 216,000 103,917 - 216,000 930 215,070 deliverables. Project awarded; due to material WQ2304 Water Quality Improvements-West St Alley 346,500 346,500 - - 346,500 - 346,500 delays, work to begin in October. Discussions in progress to repurpose WW2307 Lepore Road Sanitary Sewer Upgrade 317,000 317,000 - - 317,000 - 317,000 funding. TOTAL ARPA FUND $ 5,072,000 $ 3,368,300 $ 1,681,195 $ - $ 3,368,300 $ 65,930 $ 3,302,370 Page 91 210 7 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

Item #20. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - WATER FUND 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Water Engineering --- Trucks $ 48,000 $ 48,000 $ - $ 48,000 Veh #418 Water --- Trucks 45,600 45,600 - 45,600 Veh #695; awaiting delivery WD2401 Portable Emergency Generator 78,000 108,000 - 108,000 Awaiting quotes from companies WD2402 Wellhead Redevelopment Program 463,000 163,000 6,345 163,000 163,000 6,345 156,655 Awaiting schedule from contractor WD2403 Carport for Mini Excavator 12,000 12,000 - 12,000 12,000 - 12,000 Order placed, awaiting delivery Submitted application to State for grant WD2404 Carbon Column Media Replacement 280,000 280,000 - 280,000 280,000 - 280,000 funding, awaiting decision Project to be bid in November, work to start WD2405 Well #9 Improvements 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 in Spring-Summer 2024. WD2406 Water Tank Concrete Rehabilitation 150,000 25,000 - 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 City provided NTP on 9/29 to engineering Awaiting NTP from State to start work, WD2407 Predictive Water Main Leak Modeling 75,000 25,000 - 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 matching planning grant. Application to State for grant to be submitted WD2408 Asset Management Plan 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 by October 13. WD2409 Facility Improvements @WTP 185,000 185,000 - 185,000 185,000 - 185,000 Work underway, approximately 5% PO created, awaiting kick-off meeting from WD2410 GIS Utility Network Upgrade 185,000 20,000 - 20,000 20,000 - 20,000 vendor. WD2411 Elevated Water Storage Tank Maintenance 138,700 138,700 - 138,700 138,700 - 138,700 Work scheduled to begin in late December WQ2302/WQ2404 Miscellaneous Emergency Water Repairs 425,000 89,000 63,789 85,000 89,000 44,000 45,000 Complete Staff working on submitted application for WQ2401 Water Quality Improvements 9,467,200 2,250,000 - 2,250,000 2,250,000 - 2,250,000 funding through Federal Omnibus package. City received direction from state on specifications, plan to bid out design work by WQ2403 Downtown Dover Upgrades - Water 1,891,500 172,000 - 172,000 172,000 - 172,000 mid-October. Construction underway, approximately 5% WD2205 Future Well Installation 1,415,400 659,900 47,815 - 659,900 - 659,900 completed. WD2307 Stonebrook East Water Main Increase 26,000 26,000 - - 26,000 - 26,000 Awaiting development to be built Substantially complete in August, awaiting WQ2303 Water Quality Impr. - North State Street 370,000 857,200 1,001,673 - 857,200 4,856 852,344 final invoices. WQ2305 Lead & Copper Inventory - 33,600 - - 33,600 33,600 Work underway, awaiting additional invoices WQ2306 Brandywine Lead/Copper Rule - 109,000 - - 109,000 - 109,000 Awaiting state approval of bid specifications Water Treatment Plant --- Trucks $ 56,500 $ 121,600 $ - $ 121,600 Veh #622 - Awaiting State Contract to place Portions of fence has been installed, awaiting WD2308 Security Fencing Upgrades $ - $ 95,700 $ - - 95,700 - 95,700 invoices from vendor. TOTAL WATER FUND $ 16,183,800 $ 6,145,400 $ 1,119,622 $ 4,683,800 $ 6,564,300 $ 55,201 $ 6,509,099 Page 92 401 8 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

Item #20. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - WASTEWATER FUND 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Wastewater Veh #661 PO created on 7/31. #655 and --- Trucks $ 131,000 $ 338,500 $ - $ 338,500 #680 awaiting State contract to create PO. WW2300 Meter Reading Technology Upgrade 30,000 30,000 - - 30,000 - 30,000 On Hold Design complete, project bid out, easement WW2203 Turnberry Pump Station Replacement 677,000 20,200 - 20,200 - 20,200 needs to be paid to development. WW2303 Miscellaneous Emer. Sewer Repairs 160,000 59,700 - - 59,700 - 59,700 Complete Contractor work underway, awaiting WW2304 College Rd. Pump Station Repl. 580,000 580,000 - 580,000 - 580,000 electrical materials. WW2305 GIS Utility Network Upgrade 175,000 12,900 - 12,900 - 12,900 Complete WW2308 Heatherfield Pump Station Repl. 663,000 31,400 - 31,400 5,372 26,028 Design 90% complete Bid documents to be created by end of WW2310 Misc. Sanitary Sewer Rehab 910,900 910,000 - 910,000 - 910,000 October Bid documents to be created by end of WW2401 Inflow/Infiltration Removal 7,682,900 412,900 - 412,900 412,900 - 412,900 October Miscellaneous Emergency Sanitary Sewer WW2402 Repairs 875,000 165,000 37,500 165,000 165,000 37,500 127,500 Project open and awaiting emergency work. WW2403 Pump Station #7 Upgrades 350,000 655,000 2,250 350,000 350,000 - 350,000 Bids received for work in late September. Council approved September 25, staff to WW2404 GIS Utility Network Upgrade 150,000 800,000 467,213 150,000 150,000 - 150,000 create PO and initiate project. WW2405 Lepore Road Sanitary Sewer Upgrade 370,000 677,000 18,344 370,000 370,000 - 370,000 Project on hold Bids received for work, schedule for CCW WW2406 Turnberry Pump Station Replacement 702,000 702,000 - 702,000 702,000 - 702,000 submission on October 24. Application to State for grant to be submitted WW2407 Asset Management Plan 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 by October 13. WW2408 Fence Installation - Fox Hall Pump Station 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 Project on hold WW2409 Cedar Chase Pump Station Replacement 683,500 47,000 - 47,000 47,000 - 47,000 Kick off meeting scheduled for October 5. WW2410 Laurel Drive Pump Station Replacement 721,600 16,000 - 16,000 16,000 - 16,000 Project underway, 10% complete WW2411 White Oak Road Improvements 881,000 16,000 - 16,000 16,000 - 16,000 Project underway, 10% complete City received direction from state on specifications, plan to bid out design work by WW2412 Downtown Dover Upgrades 627,000 57,000 - 57,000 57,000 - 57,000 mid-October. TOTAL WASTEWATER FUND $ 16,398,900 $ 5,352,100 $ 525,307 $ 2,576,900 $ 4,428,600 $ 42,872 $ 4,385,728 Page 93 403 9 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

Item #20. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ELECTRIC FUND 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Engineering --- Misc Automobiles $ 44,000 $ 44,000 $ - $ 44,000 Veh #7 & #8 EE2113 ArcFM Migration to Elec. Util. Network $ 160,000 $ 160,000 $ 160,021 - - - - 80% Complete EE2202 SCADA Master Hardware Replacement 550,000 550,000 307,166 - 242,900 - 242,900 60% Complete EE2304 Substation Component Replacement 150,000 150,000 - - - - - Recurring Project EE2315 SCADA Upgrade 100,000 31,000 68,978 - 31,000 - 31,000 80% Complete EE2316 Electric Admin & Substation Cameras 50,000 24,200 25,909 - 24,200 - 24,200 50% Complete EE2413 Substation component Replacement 180,000 30,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Recurring Project EE2415 Multiplexer Replacement 130,000 130,000 - 130,000 130,000 - 130,000 20% Complete; waiting to award bid EE2408 Cartanza Substation Foundation Repair 85,000 85,000 3,500 85,000 85,000 3,500 81,500 5% Complete; waiting on 3rd quote EE2412 Small Cell Wireless Improvements 180,000 30,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Recurring Project EE2411 LED Lighting Conversion 400,000 400,000 - 400,000 400,000 - 400,000 5% Complete EE2090 DAFB CT/PT Replacement 73,000 73,000 71,514 - - - - 80% Complete (sched for Dec 2023) EE2313 Transmission Line Maintenance 50,000 30,800 70,235 - 30,800 30,800 - Recurring Project EE2409 McKee Switch Yard Reconfiguration 50,000 50,000 5,524 50,000 50,000 5,524 44,476 30% Complete EE2416 Transmission Line Maintenance Program 300,000 50,000 - 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 Not started EE2016 Garrison Oak Tech Park Substation 750,000 750,000 209,996 - 539,700 - 539,700 80% Complete; budget to be carried fwd EE2215 Garrison Oak Tech Park Substation 7,000,000 7,000,000 1,837,062 - 5,162,900 - 5,162,900 25% Complete; budget to be carried fwd EE2410 Garrison Oak/Sun Park Substation 5,000,000 - - - - - - Not started EE2219 McKee Switch Yard Reconfiguration 187,000 147,100 147,079 - 147,100 147,079 21 Engineering in progress EE2317 ArcFM Migration to Elec. Util. Network 110,000 - 110,384 - - - - In progress EE2402 Woodcrest Overhead to Underground 394,000 394,000 - 394,000 394,000 - 394,000 5% Complete EE2403 White Oak Condominiums 107,000 103,000 - 107,000 103,000 - 103,000 No Change EE2404 Town Point Conversion 914,000 682,600 168,040 394,000 682,600 82,032 600,568 40% Complete EE2405 Bay Road 750 Underground 56,000 56,000 - 56,000 56,000 - 56,000 5% Complete EE2406 Poplar Lane 41,000 41,000 - 41,000 41,000 - 41,000 5% Complete EE2407 Ann Avenue Restoration 265,000 265,000 - 265,000 265,000 - 265,000 5% Complete Total Engineering $ 17,282,000 $ 11,232,700 $ 3,185,408 $ 2,076,000 $ 8,539,200 $ 268,935 $ 8,270,265 Electric Generation EG2102 Plant Decommissioning $ 1,000,000 $ 803,200 $ 196,907 $ - $ 803,200 $ - $ 803,200 New HVAC equipment for server room and office trailer. Replacement doors (2) and gutter installation. Estimate project 97% EG2201 Van Sant Office Trailer 70,000 70,000 61,959 - 16,900 8,875 8,025 completed. EG2203/EG2302 Plant Decommissioning 14,000,000 11,628,300 500,231 - 11,628,300 30,960 11,597,341 RFP in progress Awaiting firm schedule for installation and testing of the unit following completion. Expect this to be completed by mid- EG2401 VanSant CEMLINK6 Upgrade 60,000 60,000 19,500 60,000 60,000 19,500 40,500 November. Have updated quote for the PPT transformer. Anticipate a complete rebuild on failed unit. Additionally will purchase ignitors, scanners, and additional lubricating EG2402 VanSant Unit 11 Component Replacements 200,000 100,000 21,915 100,000 100,000 21,915 78,085 oil. Have updated quote for filters. Review and EG2403 VanSant Intake Air Filter Replacement 55,000 55,000 - 55,000 55,000 - 55,000 choose the best option for our application. Have 2 quotes for the initial phase of this project which includes removal of sulfuric EG2404 VanSand Water Trmt Sys Removal/Demo 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 acid and caustic soda from storage tanks. Total Electric Generation $ 15,445,000 $ 12,776,500 $ 800,513 $ 275,000 $ 12,723,400 $ 81,250 $ 12,642,151 Page 94 411 10 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

Item #20. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ELECTRIC FUND 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status T&D --- Trucks $ 540,000 $ 544,000 $ - $ 544,000 Veh #757, #773, #753, & #778 --- Other Equipment 440,200 - 440,200 Veh #775 EE2421 Emergency Component Replacement 455,000 65,000 - 65,000 65,000 - 65,000 Replacing as needed TD2401 Dover Downs Metering 31,000 31,000 - 31,000 31,000 - 31,000 Not started TD2402 Pole Testing 125,000 125,000 55,000 125,000 125,000 55,000 70,000 In progress TD2403 Kent 8 Plaza Tie Point 67,200 67,200 - 67,200 67,200 - 67,200 Not started TD2404 Administration Rear Lot Resurfacing 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 - Complete TD2405 Janes Road Conversion 179,200 179,200 - 179,200 179,200 - 179,200 Not started UG Transformers locations as follows: EE2421 New Developments 650,000 132,100 - 650,000 132,100 - 132,100 TD2110 DAFB Welch Elementary 21,400 - 21,410 - - - - 90% Complete-waiting on technicians TD2205 Calvary Baptist Church - - - - - - - Waiting on customer TD2210 Verona Woods Phase 3/4 20,400 - 20,365 - - - - 80% Complete-waiting on contractor TD2301 Rojan Meadows Phase 1 - - - - - - - Waiting on developer TD2308 El Azteca Dover - - - - - - - Waiting on customer TD2313 Frito Lay 5,200 5,200 5,187 - 5,200 5,187 13 Complete TD2316 Dover Beer Garden 4,200 4,300 4,230 - 4,300 4,230 70 Complete TD2317 Wawa Rt. 8 EV Charger - - - - - - - Waiting on contractor TD2407 1203 College Park EV - - - - - - - No Change TD2408 Clara Ridgely Warehouse - 24,000 - - 24,000 - 24,000 10% Complete TD2411 Commerce Way Warehouse - 35,900 - - 35,900 - 35,900 Not Started TD2412 Eden Hill Farms Phase 4A - 78,500 - - 78,500 - 78,500 5% Complete TD2417 600 Bay Rd EV Charger - - - - - - - Not Started UG Conductors locations as follows: EE2421 New Developments 500,000 (438,400) - 500,000 (438,400) - (438,400) TD2110 DAFB Welch Elementary 1,500 - 1,455 - - - - 90% Complete-waiting on technicians TD2205 Calvary Baptist Church 8,600 - 8,559 - - - - Waiting on customer TD2206 DELDOT Interim Kenton Rd 74,500 - 74,481 - - - - 85% Complete; waiting on Verizon TD2210 Verona Woods Phase 3/4 73,800 - 73,765 - - - - 75% Complete-waiting on technicians TD2211 Hancock-Hopkins Avenue 22,300 - 22,266 - - - - 75% Complete-waiting on technicians TD2212 Brandywine Court SL - - - - - - - 0% Complete-waiting on customer TD2301 Rojan Meadows Phase 1 22,300 - 22,331 - - - - Waiting on customer TD2303 Kent Courthouse 230,900 53,300 230,863 - 53,300 53,227 73 20% Complete TD2308 El Azteca Dover - - - - - - - 0% Complete-waiting on customer TD2309 1001 N DuPont EV Charger 2,500 - 2,510 - - - - Waiting on customer TD2313 Frito Lay 4,400 4,400 4,392 - 4,400 4,392 8 Complete TD2315 DELDOT Kenton Rd - 763,100 - - 763,100 - 763,100 5% Complete TD2316 Dover Beer Garden 1,300 1,300 1,300 - 1,300 1,300 (0) Complete TD2317 Wawa Rt 8 EV Charger - - - - - - - Waiting on contractor TD2318 837 N DuPont Hwy Chase Bank 1,500 200 1,501 - 200 124 76 Complete TD2407 1203 College Park EV - - - - - - - No Change TD2408 Clara Ridgely Warehouse - 39,200 - - 39,200 - 39,200 10% Complete TD2411 Commerce Way Warehouse - 22,000 - - 22,000 - 22,000 Not Started TD2412 Eden Hill Farms Phase 4A - 541,700 - - 541,700 - 541,700 5% Complete TD2416 DELDOT Mifflin Rd - DHS Entrance 1,000 22,700 961 - 22,700 961 21,739 No Update, waiting on DelDOT UG Meters locations as follows: EE2421 New Developments 250,000 85,000 - 250,000 85,000 - 85,000 TD2110 DAFB Welch Elementary 1,800 - 1,758 - - - - Waiting on contractor TD2123 Patriot Village Phase 2 7,000 - 7,033 - - - - 98% Complete Page 95 411 11 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

Item #20. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ELECTRIC FUND 1st Quarter FY24 - as of September 30, 2023 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status TD2205 Calvary Baptist Church - - - - - - - Waiting on customer TD2210 Verona Woods Phase 3/4 6,100 - 6,097 - - - - 60% Complete TD2211 Hancock-Hopkins Avenue 1,400 - 1,408 - - - - 75% Complete-waiting on technicians TD2301 Rojan Meadows Phase 1 - - - - - - - 0% Complete-waiting on customer TD2308 El Azteca Dover - - - - - - - 0% Complete-waiting on customer TD2313 Frito Lay 500 500 484 - 500 484 16 Complete TD2314 CT Site Repairs & Maintenance 32,000 9,900 31,974 - 9,900 9,892 8 65% Complete TD2315 DelDOT Kenton Rd 1,000 - 974 - - - - 5% Complete TD2316 Dover Beer Garden 3,100 3,100 3,064 - 3,100 3,064 36 Complete TD2317 Wawa Rt 8 EV Charger - - - - - - - Waiting on customer TD2407 1203 College Park EV - - - - - - - No Change TD2408 Clara Ridgely Warehouse - 600 - - 600 - 600 10% Complete TD2411 Commerce Way Warehouse - 1,800 - - 1,800 - 1,800 Not Started TD2412 Eden Hill Farms Phase 4A - 9,200 - - 9,200 - 9,200 5% Complete TD2417 600 Bay Rd. EV Charger 400 400 388 - 400 388 12 Not Started; waiting on contractor Total T & D $ 2,896,500 $ 1,957,400 $ 693,755 $ 2,497,400 $ 2,941,600 $ 228,250 $ 2,713,350 Administration EE1819 Reed St HVAC Major Overhaul 1,175,200 - 1,175,200 - - - - Engineering in design; to be carried forward EA2304 Reed St HVAC Overhaul 1,500,000 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 In Engineering Total Administration $ 3,038,200 $ 2,293,000 $ 1,528,462 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ - $ 2,000,000 FN1701 Purchase of ERP System $ 1,313,400 $ 2,289,500 $ 830,939 $ - $ 1,856,000 $ - $ 1,856,000 In progress TOTAL ELECTRIC FUND $ 39,975,100 $ 30,549,100 $ 7,039,077 $ 6,848,400 $ 28,060,200 $ 578,434 $ 27,481,766 Page 96 411 12 of 12 1ST QTR FY24 CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT.xlsx

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Item #24. FIRST READING CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-11 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Chapter 30 – Standards of Ethical Conduct and Ethics Commission, Article III – Ethics 5 Commission, Section 30-71. Established; composition; removal; terms of office; vacancies; 6 chairperson; quorum; compensation; legal counsel be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, 7 blue, and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 8 9 Sec. 30-71. – Established; composition; removal; terms of office; vacancies; chairperson; 10 quorum; compensation; legal counsel 11 12 (a) Established; composition; removal. The city ethics commission is hereby established 13 to administer and implement this chapter. The ethics commission shall consist of five 14 members, all residents of the city, appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city 15 council. No member of the commission shall hold any elected or appointed office under 16 the government of the United States or the state, county, or city. Members of the ethics 17 commission may be removed by the mayor, with the concurrence of the city council, 18 for substantial neglect of duty, gross misconduct in office, or a violation of this chapter. 19 20 (b) Terms of office; vacancies. A member of the ethics commission shall be appointed for 21 a term of office of five years and until his successor has been appointed and has 22 qualified. The members shall be appointed for staggered terms of office, and until their 23 successors have been appointed. When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the 24 ethics commission, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the 25 term in the same manner as the original appointment. 26 27 (c) Chairperson; quorum. The ethics commission shall elect a chairperson from among its 28 membership. Three members of the ethics commission shall constitute a quorum, and, 29 if a quorum is present, a vacancy on the ethics commission shall not impair the right of 30 the remaining members to exercise all the powers of the ethics commission. 31 Disciplinary hearings may be conducted, and sanctions may be imposed only by the 32 affirmative action of at least three members; otherwise, the ethics commission may 33 delegate authority to the chairperson to act for the ethics commission between 34 meetings. 35 36 (d) Compensation. Members of the ethics commission shall receive no compensation. 37 38 (e) Legal counsel. The city solicitor shall provide legal counsel to the ethics commission 39 and shall be the legal representative of the ethics commission in connection with its 40 duties hereunder, on a case-by-case basis, or determine that outside counsel is needed 41 and obtain such outside counsel for a particular matter. 42 43 (Ord. No. 2017-14, 12-11-2017) 44 Page 98

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2023-11 Amending Chapter 30 – Standards of Ethical Conduct and Ethics Commission, Article III – Ethics Commission - Section 30-71 - Established; composition; removal; terms of office; vacancies; chairperson; quorum; compensation; legal counsel Page 2 45 ADOPTED: 46 47 SYNOPSIS 48 This ordinance adds a residency requirement to serve on the Ethics Commission. 49 50 (SPONSORS: ANDERSON AND PILLSBURY ) 51 52 Actions History 53 10/23/2023 – Scheduled for First Reading - City Council 54 10/10/2023 – Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Page 99

Item #25. FINAL READING CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-10 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DE IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Chapter 114- Vegetation be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, and 5 deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 6 7 Sec. 114-1. Public trees generally. 8 (a) Intent; title. The intent of this section is to regulate the planting, maintenance and removal 9 of shade and ornamental trees on public areas in the city. 10 (b) Purposes. The purposes of this section are as follows, and they shall be liberally construed to 11 promote and advance the general welfare of the city: 12 (1) To guide and regulate the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on the public 13 streets, parks, and other municipally owned property. 14 (2) To establish a city tree board charged with the administration of this section by 15 prescribing regulations relating to the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees in 16 public places. 17 (3) To protect the character and the social and economic value of both private and public 18 property in the city. 19 (4) To preserve and enhance the visual character and natural beauty of the city. 20 (c) Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall have 21 the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates 22 a different meaning: 23 Board means the city tree board. 24 Park trees means trees in public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the 25 city or to which the public has free access as a park. 26 Property line means any of the lines forming the front, rear and sides of lots as described in 27 the recorded title. 28 Public trees means trees located within public rights-of-way, parks or any other city property. 29 Street and highway means the entire width of every public way or right-of-way when any part 30 thereof is open to the use of the public as a matter of right for purposes of vehicular and pedestrian 31 traffic. 32 Street trees means trees on land lying between property lines on either side of all streets and 33 avenues within the city, usually located between the curb and sidewalk. 34 (d) City tree board. Page 100

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 2 35 (1) Establishment. Since the city has an existing governing body with jurisdiction over 36 public trees, there is no reason to create a new board. With the adoption of the ordinance 37 from which this section is derived, the parks, recreation and community enhancement 38 committee has the title and duties as the city tree board. 39 (2) Advice to city council. The council shall consider the advice of the city tree board on all 40 matters concerning the application of this section. 41 (3) Duties. The duties of the city tree board shall be as follows: 42 a. To study the problems and determine the needs of the city in connection with its 43 tree program. 44 b. To study and recommend to the council desirable legislation concerning the tree 45 program. 46 c. To ensure adequate funding for public tree planting and maintenance. 47 (e) Control of shade and ornamental trees. The city assumes complete control over all public 48 tree planting, maintenance, and removal. These functions shall be performed by city crews 49 and personnel or by contracts with qualified, licensed and ensured private tree companies. 50 (f) Superintendent of grounds. 51 (1) Duties. The superintendent of grounds shall have the authority to promulgate the rules 52 and regulations of the arboriculture specifications and standards of practice governing 53 the planting, maintenance, removal, fertilization and pruning of trees on the streets or 54 other public sites in the city and shall direct, regulate and control the planting, 55 maintenance and removal of all trees growing now or hereafter in any public area of the 56 city. He shall cause the provisions of this section to be enforced. (See section 114-2.) 57 (2) Relief from personal responsibility. 58 a. The superintendent of grounds or any employee charged with the enforcement of 59 this section, while acting for the city, shall not thereby render himself personally 60 liable, and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may 61 accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the 62 discharge of his duties. Any suit instituted against any city employee because of an 63 act performed by him in the lawful discharge of his duties shall be defended by the 64 city solicitor. 65 b. In no case shall the superintendent of grounds be liable for costs in any action, suit 66 or proceeding that may be instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this section 67 when he and/or his subordinates perform their duties in good faith and without 68 malice. 69 (g) Damage or abuse. Should any public tree be damaged by any person, the city may charge the 70 person causing such damage for repairs to the tree and/or its devaluation. Should any public 71 tree be destroyed by any person, the city may charge the person causing such destruction for 72 the appraised value of the tree, plus the cost of its removal and replacement. 73 (h) Care upon public grounds. The city shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove 74 trees, plants and shrubs within the lines of all streets, alleys and public grounds as may be Page 101

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 3 75 necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such 76 public grounds. 77 (i) Dead or diseased tree removal on private property. The city shall have the right to cause the 78 removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property within the city. wWhen such trees 79 constitute a hazard to life and property or harbor insects or disease which constitutes a 80 potential threat to other trees within the city., Tthe city will notify, in writing, the owners of 81 such trees. Removal shall be done by said owners at their own expense within 60 days after 82 the date of service of notice; however, a lesser time may be specified for removal when an 83 imminent hazard to life or property has been determined to exist. In the event of failure of the 84 owners to comply with such provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove such trees 85 and charge the cost of removal on the owners' property tax notice, enter the cost as a municipal 86 lien or utilize other methods of collection. 87 (Code 1981, § 21-1; Ord. of 3-12-1990; Ord. of 8-28-2000) 88 Charter reference(s)—Tree commission, subpart A, § 51; city solicitor, subpart A, § 54. 89 Sec. 114-2. Arboriculture specifications and standards of practice. 90 (a) Authority to promulgate rules and regulations. The superintendent of grounds shall have the 91 authority to promulgate the rules and regulations of the arboriculture specifications and 92 standards of practice governing the planting, maintenance, removal, fertilization and pruning 93 of trees on the streets or other public sites in the city. 94 (b) Policy. 95 (1) All work on public trees shall comply with this section. 96 (2) The arboriculture specifications and standards of practice shall be adhered to at all times, 97 but may be amended at any time that experience, new research or laws indicate improved 98 methods or whenever circumstances make it advisable with the approval of the 99 superintendent of grounds. 100 (3) The policy of the grounds division shall be one of cooperating with the public, property 101 owners and other city departments at all times. 102 (4) No trees shall be removed from public places unless they constitute a hazard to life or 103 property, a public nuisance or because a revision of planting plans necessitates. 104 (c) Street trees species to be planted. An official street tree species list has been approved by the 105 superintendent of grounds for tree plantings along streets and avenues of the city. (The official 106 list will be kept on file in the office of the city clerk.) No species other than those included in 107 this list may be planted as street trees without the written permission of the superintendent of 108 grounds. 109 (d) Planting. 110 (1) Size—Medium to large. Unless otherwise specified, all medium to large deciduous tree 111 species and their cultivars shall conform to American Association of Nurserymen 112 Standards and be at least 1¼—1½ inches in diameter at six inches above ground level 113 and at least eight—ten feet in height when planted. The crown shall be in good balance 114 with the trunk. Page 102

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 4 115 (2) Same—Small. All small deciduous tree species and their cultivars shall be at least five 116 — six feet or more in height and have six or more branches. 117 (e) Location and spacing. Spacing of trees shall be determined by the superintendent of grounds, 118 but, generally, all large trees shall be planted no closer than 35 feet, medium trees no closer 119 than 30 feet and small trees no closer than 25 feet, except in special plantings designed or 120 approved by a landscape architect. 121 (f) Distance from street corners and fireplugs. No street tree shall be planted closer than 30 feet 122 to any street corner and no closer than ten feet to any fireplug. 123 (g) Utilities. Only trees listed as small to medium shall be planted under power lines; and no trees 124 shall be planted within five feet of any underground water line, sewer line, transmission line 125 or other utility. 126 (h) Pruning and removal. 127 (1) It shall be unlawful as a normal practice for any person to top any street or public tree. 128 For the purposes of this subsection, the term "topping" means the severe cutting back of 129 limbs to stubs larger than three inches in diameter within the tree's crown to such a degree 130 so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. Trees severely damaged by 131 storms or other causes or certain trees under utility wires may be exempted from this 132 subsection at the determination of the superintendent of grounds. 133 (2) All large or established trees shall be pruned to the following sufficient heights to allow 134 the free passage of pedestrians and vehicular traffic: 135 a. Eight feet over sidewalks; and 136 b. Fourteen feet over streets. 137 (3) All cuts shall be made with a saw or pruner and only at the nodes or crotches. No stubs 138 shall be left. 139 (4) All dead, crossed and rubbing branches shall be removed. 140 (5) All tools being used on a tree suspected to be infected with a contagious disease shall be 141 disinfected before being used on another tree. 142 (6) Whenever streets are to be blocked off to public service, the police and fire departments 143 shall be notified of the location and length of time the street will be blocked. 144 (7) The stumps of all removed trees shall be cut to at least three inches below ground level. 145 (i) Spraying. 146 (1) Suitable precautions shall be taken to protect the public when spraying is being done. 147 (2) Spraying shall be done only for the control of specific diseases or insects with the proper 148 materials in the necessary strength and applied at the proper time to obtain the desired 149 control. All spraying practices shall conform to federal and state regulations. 150 (j) Fertilization. 151 (1) Fertilization of public trees shall follow the Tree Care Industry Association standards or 152 other accepted arboriculture standards. Page 103

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 5 153 (2) Formulations, rates, and methods of application of fertilizers shall be specified by the 154 superintendent of grounds. 155 (k) Cabling and bracing. All cabling and bracing practices with screw rods shall follow the Tree 156 Care Industry Association standards or other accepted arboriculture standards. 157 (Code 1981, § 21-2; Ord. of 3-12-1990) 158 Sec. 114-3. Vegetation on or near streets. 159 (a) Prohibited in right-of-way. It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to plant any 160 vegetation in any public right-of-way. Upon receipt of notice from the city to remove any 161 vegetation located in a public right-of-way, the owner of the abutting property shall remove such 162 vegetation at his own expense within the time limit provided in such notice. 163 (b) Prohibited near curb line. It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to plant any tree, 164 shrub, or bush within 16 feet of the curb line. Upon receipt of notice from the city to remove 165 any tree, shrub or bush which is located within 16 feet of the curb line, the owner of the 166 property upon which such tree, shrub or bush is located shall remove the same at his own 167 expense within the time limit fixed in such notice. 168 (c) Exceptions. Subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply to city officers or employees 169 who are acting within the scope of their employment or official duties. 170 (d) Work by city. If a property owner fails to comply with a notice issued by the city pursuant to 171 this section, the city manager is authorized to proceed with the necessary work by means of 172 city personnel or authorized independent contractors, and the owner shall be billed for the 173 work and labor performed and materials furnished. In the event that If the property owner 174 fails to pay said bills or expenses within 30 days from the date the same are mailed to the 175 owner, then such bills shall be entered in the municipal lien docket as a lien owing the city, 176 and the same may be turned over to the city solicitor for collection. 177 (Code 1981, § 21-3; Ord. of 3-12-1990) 178 Charter reference(s)—Power of council to define nuisances, subpart A, § 18. 179 Secs. 114-4—114-30. Reserved. 180 ARTICLE II. WEEDS 181 Sec. 114-31. Definitions. 182 The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings 183 ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: 184 Weeds means grass, weeds, bushes, and any other vegetation, other than trees, ornamental 185 shrubbery, flowers, and garden vegetables that are properly tended. 186 (Code 1968, § 30-1; Code 1981, § 21-16) Page 104

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 6 187 Sec. 114-32. Maximum height. 188 It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for the owner, occupant or tenant of any premises, or any 189 agent caring for or in charge of the premises, to permit any weeds, underbrush, deleterious or 190 unhealthful growths, or other noxious matter to grow to a height of eight inches or more. 191 (Code 1968, § 30-4; Ord. of 9-13-1976; Code 1981, § 21-17; Ord. of 8-28-2000) 192 Charter reference(s)—Power of council to define nuisances, subpart A, § 18. 193 Sec. 114-33. Failure to maintain proper height; abatement by city; costs and lien. 194 (a) Notice of violation via door hanger: In the event that any owner, occupant or tenant 195 of any premises within the city, or any agent caring for or in charge of the premises, 196 shall permit any grass, weeds, underbrush, deleterious or unhealthful growths or 197 other noxious matter to grow to a height of eight inches or more as prohibited by this 198 article, then the Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Marshal, or their authorized agents 199 shall issue a notice of violation via door hanger . The door hanger shall state the 200 property is in violation of section 114-32, and said notice is to be served personally or 201 placed in a conspicuous place on the property in violation. Only (1) one door hanger 202 will be issued within a (18) eighteen-month rolling period. The (18) eighteen-month 203 period is reset every time a new violation of 114-32 issued. 204 (b) (a) Summons; action by city. In the event that any owner, occupant or tenant of any 205 premises within the city, or any agent caring for or in charge of the premises, shall permit 206 any grass, weeds, underbrush, deleterious or unhealthful growths or other noxious matter 207 to grow to a height of eight inches or more as prohibited by this article, then the code 208 enforcement officer or fire marshal or his authorized agents shall issue a summons showing 209 a violation of section 114-32, said summons to be served personally or by mail evidenced 210 by certificate of mailing upon the owner, occupant, or tenant of the premises, or any agent 211 caring for or in charge of the premises. The summons shall cite the violation of this article 212 and shall be accompanied by a letter or a copy of the relevant provisions of this article 213 stating what corrective action must be taken and shall state the consequences for failure to 214 take such corrective action. 215 (c) Action by the City If the violation is not corrected within three days from the date of 216 personal service of the summons or within seven days from the date of mailing of the 217 summons evidenced by certificate of mailing, then the city, at the direction of the code 218 enforcement officer or the fire marshal, or their authorized agents may remove the weeds, 219 grass, underbrush, deleterious or other unhealthful growths or other noxious matter 220 growing to a height in excess of eight inches or more in violation of section 114-32 and 221 charge the responsible person as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines for such 222 work that must be done to render the property in compliance with this article. When the 223 owner, occupant, or tenant of any premises, or any agent caring for or in charge of the 224 premises, has received summonses, or been issued a summons evidenced by certificate of 225 mailing, and fails to take corrective action, and the city has corrected the violation in 226 accordance with this subsection, then no further notification shall be necessary for the city 227 to take any further corrective action on any subsequent violations within the following 12- 228 month period starting from the date of the first corrective action by the city. Page 105

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 7 229 (d) (b) Failure to pay charges. In the event that the owner of record is deemed to be in violation 230 of section 114-32, and in the event that the violation is corrected in compliance with 231 subsection (a) (b) of this section, and if the charges assessed by the city for correcting said 232 deficiency are not paid, then the city, after having corrected the deficiency and violation, 233 shall place its charges and expenses as specified in the municipal lien docket as a lien 234 against said property, and add the charges and expenses as specified to the tax duplicate 235 for the tax year said services were provided by the city and invoiced as part of the annual 236 property tax bill for said property and collected as part of the city property tax collection 237 process. In addition to the methods directed herein, the city solicitor shall be directed to 238 enforce said lien or to collect the charges imposed by the city by any other means that he 239 may deem desirable and most advantageous to the city. The violator shall be responsible 240 for all collection costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees. 241 (Ord. of 9-13-1976; Code 1981, § 21-18; Ord. of 7-27-1992; Ord. of 8-28-2000; Ord. No. 2009- 242 09, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 2012-22, 11-13-2012) 243 Sec. 114-34. Fines. 244 (a) Generally. Any person convicted of a violation of section 114-32, regardless of corrective 245 actions taken, shall be punished for that violation by a fine as provided for in Appendix F— 246 Fees and Fines. Any such fine shall be in addition to any charges or assessments imposed 247 upon the violator pursuant to section 114-33 (a) (c). All fines imposed shall be in accordance 248 with the minimum fine schedule set out in subsection (c) herein. 249 (b) Each day. Every day that a violation of section 114-32 continues shall be considered a 250 separate offense, for which the violator may be tried and convicted without necessity of 251 further notice. 252 (c) Minimums. 253 (1) Any fine assessed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be no less than the 254 minimum amount as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. 255 (2) In determining the applicable minimum fine, an offense shall be considered a recurring 256 offense only if the defendant has previously pleaded or been found guilty of causing or 257 permitting the same nuisance at the same location within the past 12 months, or for every 258 day that the violation of section 114-32 continues as per subsection (b) of this section. 259 (d) Lien. Any fines imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section which remain unpaid shall: 260 (1) Be added to the tax duplicate for the tax year said services were provided by the city and 261 invoiced as part of the annual property tax bill for said property and collected as part of 262 the city property tax collection process, and 263 (2) Be placed by the city as specified in the municipal lien docket as a lien against the 264 property on which the violation occurred, and the procedures for enforcement or 265 collection of said lien shall be as set out in section 114-33 (b) (d). 266 (e) When not paid. Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the 267 day the fine was issued, shall be automatically doubled in amount. Page 106

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 8 268 (f) Fine exemption. Any fine pursuant to subsection (a) of this section can be exempted if 269 the person convicted of a violation of section 114-32 is hospitalized or otherwise has a 270 serious medical condition during the time of the conviction that would prohibit the grass 271 from being cut. 272 (1) In order to be considered for the exemption, documentation in the form of a 273 doctors note or documentation from an authorized or certified medical provider, shall 274 be submitted to the Code Enforcement Office within 14 days of the receipt of the 275 citation. 276 (2) The Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Marshal, or their authorized agents shall 277 review the documentation per subsection (1) above and either grant or deny the fine 278 exemption in writing. A denial letter must include the reasons for denial. 279 (3) Should the fine exemption be denied, then the person convicted of the violation 280 has 30 days to appeal in writing to the City Council through the City Clerks Office. 281 The City Clerks Office shall put this item on the first available Council agenda. 282 (Code 1981, § 21-19; Ord. of 3-23-1992; Ord. of 7-27-1992; Ord. of 9-22-2003; Ord. No. 2009- 283 09, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 2012-22, 11-13-2012; Ord. No. 2022-09 , 10-10-2022) 284 Sec. 114-35. Exceptions. 285 The following shall be considered exceptions to the eight-inch height maximum: 286 (a) Riparian areas. Areas within 75 feet of the bank of a perennial stream or lake or within 287 25 feet from the outer edge of a stormwater management pond shall be permitted to 288 include stream bank vegetation, including grasses, shrubs and/or trees. 289 (b) Agricultural areas. Areas that are actively used for the cultivation of fields, including 290 seasonal cover crops, shall be exempt from this requirement. 291 (c) Approved natural and/or meadow areas. Areas that have been planted as meadow areas 292 or areas that are being allowed to revert to natural vegetation, with approval of the city 293 planner and the city manager, shall be permitted in accordance with the approvals 294 granted by these offices. 295 (Ord. No. 2009-10, 5-11-2009) 296 Secs. 114-36—114-55. Reserved. 297 ARTICLE III. BAMBOO 1 298 Sec. 114-56. Unlawful to plant or grow bamboo. 299 It shall be unlawful to plant or grow bamboo on any lot or parcel of ground within the city 300 unless: 1 Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 2012-16, adopted July 9, 2012, set out provisions intended for use as §§ 114-36—114- 39. To preserve the style of this Code, and at the editor's discretion, these provisions have been included as §§ 114- 56—114-59. Page 107

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 9 301 (1) The root system of such bamboo plant(s) is entirely contained within an above-ground- 302 level planter, barrel, or other vessel of such design, material, and location as to entirely 303 prevent the spread/growth of the bamboo plant'(s) root system beyond the container in 304 which it is planted; or 305 (2) The root system is contained within a barrier, constructed in accordance with the 306 following specifications, and only after a compliance inspection is performed, and a 307 building permit is issued by the City of Dover: 308 a. The barrier itself shall be composed of high-density polypropylene or polyethylene, 309 40 mil or heavier;. 310 b. Each portion or sheet of the barrier shall be secured or joined together by the use of 311 stainless-steel clamps or stainless-steel closure strips designed for such barriers;. 312 c. The barrier shall be installed not less than 30 inches deep;. 313 d. The barrier shall be circular or oblong shaped;. 314 e. Not less than three inches of the barrier shall protrude above ground level around 315 the entire perimeter of the barrier;. 316 f. When installed, the barrier shall slant outward from the bottom to the top. 317 (3) Whether planted or growing in a container (under subparagraph a. above) or contained 318 within a barrier (under subparagraph b. above), all bamboo plants shall be located, 319 trimmed, and maintained so that no part of the plant (including stalks, branches, leaves, 320 and/or roots) shall extend nearer than ten feet from any property line. 321 (Ord. No. 2012-16, § 114-36, 7-9-2012) 322 Sec. 114-57. Exemptions. 323 Section 114-56 shall not apply to any landowner or possessor who, prior to the effective date 324 of this article, has planted or caused to grow any bamboo on any property within the limits of the 325 city unless a city code enforcement official determines that any portion of such bamboo has been 326 allowed to grow upon, extend roots across, or extend branches, stalks or leaves over any public 327 way or any private property not owned by or in the possession of such landowner or possessor. 328 (Ord. No. 2012-16, § 114-37, 7-9-2012) 329 Sec. 114-58 57. Complaint/order for removal, repair, and compliance. 330 When it has been determined by the city that any bamboo plant or root is encroaching on the 331 property of an adjacent or abutting landowner, or public way, the city shall, prior to taking any 332 other action to enforce compliance with this article, give written notice to be delivered by certified 333 mail, to the person(s) or legal entity(s) causing such condition to exist, which notice shall: 334 (1) Specify the nature and location of the violation;. 335 (2) Provide notice of the need to remove and/or correct such condition within 30 days from 336 the effective date of such notice;. 337 (3) Require that the removal and/or correction of such condition includes: Page 108

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 10 338 a. The removal and eradication of any bamboo plant or root from any adjoining or 339 nearby lot(s) or public way to which it has spread from its original planting site, 340 and the correction and repair of any property damage sustained to said adjoining or 341 nearby lot(s) or public way, in removing such bamboo; and 342 b. The containment of the bamboo plant causing said encroachment, by mandatory 343 and full compliance with section 114-56(1) or (2); 344 (4) State that upon failure to comply with the notice and order for removal and/or 345 containment, the city may remove and eradicate the bamboo upon the land of any nearby 346 or abutting property owner, public way and/or upon the property of the person(s) or 347 entity(s) planting or causing such bamboo to grow, as provided in section 114-33 114- 348 58. 349 (Ord. No. 2012-16, § 114-38, 7-9-2012) 350 Sec. 114-59 58. Abatement of bamboo. 351 (a) If the violation is not remedied within the time set forth in the notice and order as outlined 352 above, the city is hereby authorized to remove or have removed any encroaching bamboo and 353 to take all reasonable steps to eradicate its re-growth from said adjacent or nearby property 354 or public way, and to restore any such lands to its natural condition prior to such removal and 355 eradication (including fill, grading, and seeding). 356 (b) The city shall also be authorized to remove and eradicate the plant(s) causing the 357 encroachment, upon the responsible party(s)' failure to properly contain the plant after notice. 358 (c) The cost of corrective action taken by the city shall be billed to the property owner whose 359 property was the source of the encroachment. 360 (d) If the charges assessed by the city for removal or eradication of the bamboo are not paid, then 361 the city, after having corrected the deficiency and violation, shall place its charges and 362 expenses as specified in the municipal lien docket as a lien against said property, and the city 363 solicitor shall be directed to enforce said lien or to collect the charges imposed by the city by 364 any other means that he may deem desirable and most advantageous. 365 (Ord. No. 2012-16, § 114-39, 7-9-2012) 366 That Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114- be amended by inserting the text indicated in 367 bold, blue, and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 368 Chapter 114. Vegetation Chapter 114. Vegetation Fees and Fines Article II. Weeds Every day that a violation of section 114-32 continues shall be considered a separate offense, for which the violator may be tried and convicted without necessity of further notice. Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued, shall be automatically doubled in amount. Page 109

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 11 Sec. 114-33. Failure to maintain proper height; abatement by city; costs and lien Subsec. (a) Summons; (c) A action by city $50.00 minimum per hour for such work that must be done to render the property in compliance with this article City contracted rate. Sec. 114-34. Fines Subsec. (a) Generally In addition to charges or assessments imposed, a fine of not less than $50.00, nor more than $250.00 in accordance with minimum fine schedule in Subsec. (c)(1) In determining the applicable minimum fine, an offense shall be considered a recurring offense only if the defendant has previously pleaded, or been found guilty of causing or permitting the same nuisance at the same location within the past 12 months, or for every day that the violation of section 114-32 continues as per subsection (b) of this section. Subsec. (c)(1) Minimums—Any fine assessed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be no less than the following minimum: First offense $50.00 Second offense $100.00 Third and subsequent offenses $250.00 369 370 ( Ord. No. 2022-09 , 10-10-2022) 371 SYNOPSIS 372 This is a text amendment to the Weeds Ordinance that allows for a 48-hour notice to property 373 owners of a violation of the weeds ordinance without penalty. This revision also adds a provision 374 for a fine exemption to a violation of the weeds ordinance by city staff due to hospitalization or 375 illness and an appeal process to Council should this exemption be denied by city staff. This 376 revision also revises Appendix F – Fees and Fines for this Chapter to set a minimum payment for 377 the City’s mowing contractors due to rising costs. This revision also includes some clarification 378 of the bamboo ordinance. Page 110

Proposed Ordinance #2022-15 Amending Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article II Weeds, Article II Item #25. Bambo and Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 114 Page 12 379 380 381 Actions History 382 10/23/2023 – Scheduled for Final Reading - City Council 383 10/09/2023 – First Reading - City Council 384 09/12/2023 – Introduced - Council Committee Meeting of the Whole/Legislative, Finance and Administration 385 Committee 386 06/13/2023 – Concepts for ordinance revisions discussed at Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative Finance, 387 and Administration Committee Page 111