Regular Council Packet

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 14, 2025 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/n8gamk Event number: 2536 401 1651 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 - Councilwoman Arndt 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 - July 14, 2025 PAGE 2 PRESENTATIONS 1. Recognition of Service - Michael S. Tholstrup - Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee (June 2022-June 2025) CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2. Regular City Council Meeting of June 23, 2025 MONTHLY REPORTS - May 2025 3. City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report 4. City Manager’s Report 5. Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report 6. Fire Chief's Report 7. Police Chief's Report APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY CITY COUNCIL 8. Board of Assessment Appeals - Four-Year Terms to Expire March 2029 A. William Garfinkel, Accounting, Chair B. John G. Davis, Jr., Undesignated ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCES FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of JUNE 23, 2025. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government." 9. Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 - Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Sec. 102-71 - Definitions and Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Sec. 102-113 - Qualifications (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager) 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 2

Item #2. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on June 23, 2025, at 7:15 p.m. with Council President Neil presiding. Council members present were Ms. Hall, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Anderson, Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Dr. Sudler (in at 6:26 p.m. and out at 10:00 p.m.), and Mr. Lewis (out at 10:00 p.m.). Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Marney, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Melson- Williams, Fire Chief Carey, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was absent. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 6:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Neil declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. William Faust, Jr., 136 Orchard Avenue, stated that he had sent an email to the City Clerk on Sunday evening requesting it to be put on record, along with Mr. Neil’s comments and reply, which he also asked to be shared with the full council. He expressed concern that Mr. Neil’s comments were only sent to Mayor Christiansen and possibly Mr. Boggerty. He raised an issue with the budget, emphasizing the need to hold the line on spending. He referenced Mr. Neil’s statement that taxes have not been raised, but noted a 2% increase on property taxes, trash fees, and other related costs. All of which contributes to a financial burden. He also highlighted the ongoing issue of generating new revenue. He criticized the lack of effort by Mayor Christiansen and council members to generate new revenue, referring to Mr. Neil’s comment regarding businesses leaving the city. While Mr. Neil claimed that it was not the city’s fault, he argued that it was council’s responsibility to monitor demographic shifts and business losses. He referenced Mr. Neil’s remarks regarding hiring paid firefighters and noted that records had reflected consideration of hiring one (1) or two (2) firefighters. He pointed out concerns over annual raises for council members amid budget constraints. He criticized Mr. Neil’s remarks regarding earning 0.85 cents per hour as council president and argued that serving on council should not be about money but about serving the citizens. He emphasized serious issues in Dover, including crime and shootings, and expressed concern that these problems deter families and businesses. He referenced Mr. Neil’s comment about the city’s high case-closing rate and stated that it does not matter how many cases they close if people are still dying in the streets. He asked if his comments could be officially put on record, asking what actions have been taken to generate revenue. He stated that Mr. Neil provided no real answers. He expressed willingness to make tough budget decisions and noted that leadership requires making unpopular choices when necessary. He emphasized the importance of public safety and supporting the hiring of more police officers if needed. He also criticized declining city services, such as reduced street cleaning and bulk trash pickup. Belinda Main, 142 Reese Street, expressed concerns regarding rising electric costs and highlighted the financial struggles of her neighborhood, which were mostly made up of retirees on a fixed income. She noted that she and her husband work two (2) jobs to manage bills and mortgages. She criticized council for making rate decisions and stated that residents should be the ones voting on the budget, either for rates to go up or not. She urged council to find ways to support local businesses and improve the city. She expressed frustration over empty buildings and public safety issues, noting that she would like to take her children down a city street and be able to go into shops. She emphasized that council needed to rectify the wrongdoing by investing funds back into the community rather than benefiting themselves. Page 3

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 2 Edward Strauss, Mayor of Little Creek, 160 Main Street, expressed concerns regarding fairness in Dover’s electric rate increases. While he praised the quality of the electric service, he questioned the equality of the city’s fiscal practices. He noted that $10 million is being transferred from the electric revenue to the general fund. He does not oppose the transfer itself. He pointed out that Little Creek receives no services from Dover beyond electricity. He emphasized that this transfer includes money paid by their 119 electric customers. He pointed out that while some of the electric revenue helps fund necessary services for Dover, those services do not benefit Little Creek. He argued that it was unfair for Little Creek residents, who do not use Dover’s police, fire, or trash services, to pay the same electric rates as Dover residents. He proposed establishing a separate rate for municipalities and unincorporated areas served by the City of Dover electric system that reflects the level of services received. He also expressed openness to exploring shared services but maintained that the current structure is inequitable. Mayor Strauss stated that he was frustrated that he had to speak at a public forum to address the Dover City Council. As an elected mayor of an incorporated town in Delaware, he believes he should be able to have a direct and respectful meeting with council members to discuss mutual concerns. He mentioned a past attempt to engage with a former council president that was met with hostility and emphasized that he and his board should be able to meet with Dover council members to explore ways both communities can benefit. Michelle Rivera, 466 Barrister Place, speaking on behalf of her nephew, Daniel Guzman, Jr., who was murdered on June 14, 2025. She expressed deep concern for the safety of her family and neighbors on Bannister Place, stating that even visiting the area feels dangerous. While there are cameras and lights, she stated that the lighting is insufficient. She called for justice and action against gun violence. She clarified that while she supports legal gun ownership and gun safety, the city needs to address the ongoing violence. She highlighted that there have already been multiple gun-related deaths this year and expressed the pain her family has endured, especially her sister. She noted that emergency responders struggled to reach the victim due to poor street access, which was shown on surveillance footage. She called for barriers to block off the adjacent neighborhood, noting that her sister once had a fence for security, but the city required its removal, leaving the property vulnerable. The connection between Bannister Place and the neighboring development allows unrestricted access to her sister’s yard. She urged the city to improve lighting and security. She highlighted that the police presence is lacking, even after a shooting occurred the week before her nephew was killed. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Rivera emphasized the need for improved access to the cul- de-sac, noting that it has only one (1) way in and out, which hinders emergency response. She believes that her nephew died in the cul-de-sac due to the delay in medical assistance. Apollonia Rivera, 466 Barrister Place, expressed frustration and grief, stating that if previous safety requests had been fulfilled, her son’s murder might have been prevented. She noted that a year ago, Mr. Lewis cleaned up the alleyway between Stoney Creek and Barrister Place and requested better surveillance cameras. However, Police Chief Johnson expressed concerns regarding potential camera damage instead of addressing the request. She also noted that the requested fence was never installed, and that the open alleyway allowed the killer access. She believes that if the alley had been closed and the two (2) neighborhoods separated, the tragedy Page 4

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 3 could have been avoided. She shared that she had started a petition, now with 45 signatures, calling for improved safety in their neighborhood. Longtime residents, dating back to 1977, are considering selling their homes due to feeling abandoned by law enforcement. Despite promises of increased patrols and weekend coverage, she had seen no police presence in the past 48 hours. She criticized the lack of public safety and noted additional frustrations, such as limited trash pickup, which only allows five (5) cans. She also questioned the fairness of rising utility costs under those conditions. Ms. Rivera shared the challenges of living in a residence with six (6) individuals, including inconsistent bulk trash and only one (1) street cleaning in six (6) months. Despite rate increases, she feels that her neighborhood is neglected. After the tragic loss of her son, she expressed frustration that only Mr. Lewis had offered condolences. As others, including Mayor Christiansen and Police Chief Johnson, have responded only through the media. She reported two (2) broken streetlights still unrepaired and called for a fence and lighting to be installed in the field where the shooters approached. She urged the council to take action to improve safety and prevent further violence. She criticized the police response to her son’s shooting, stating that it lacked urgency and seriousness. She noted that emergency crews were delayed and disorganized, forcing her to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) herself. She emphasized that if the city does not act, she will escalate the issue to the state and media. She accused officials of dishonesty, stating that her son’s police report and death certificate contained false information. She addressed Police Chief Johnson, Mayor Christiansen, and city council directly, demanding accountability and questioning how increased budgets are benefiting residents. She argued that the community is becoming poorer while receiving no real safety improvements. She stated that she has tried legal routes by reaching out to officials and has contacted the media. Unfortunately, she had not received a response. She warned that if action was not taken soon, she would escalate the issue globally, including starting a Change.org petition. She highlighted a lack of visible police presence, as no officers have been seen in over 72 hours, and that the area is dark and unsafe. Ms. Rivera urged city leaders to make meaningful changes. She argued that the current budget decisions are hurting families financially and failing to support the community. She emphasized that real change in Dover requires unity among all city council members, not just one (1) area, because the issues affect the entire city. She called for a stronger police presence and proactive engagement to improve community safety. She stressed that officers need to do more than just respond to calls. The police officers should actively patrol, show up at gatherings, such as block parties, and make their presence known to deter crime. She criticized the current approach as passive and ineffective, urging the city to bring in state police if local resources are insufficient. She pointed out that their community has experienced 10 shootings in the past three (3) years. Ms. Rivera made an emotional plea for action, emphasizing that their community, especially long-time elderly residents, live in fear, with homes being shot at and no meaningful response from officials. She criticized council members for keeping problems behind closed doors instead of actively working to solve them. She urged the city to invest in solutions such as creating a park for dirt bikes rather than penalizing riders. She questioned how the city was using the money collected from rising utility bills. While efforts are being made on the east side of Dover, she stressed that the west side was being neglected. Mr. Lewis urged council to set politics aside and act with basic human compassion, calling the Page 5

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 4 recent tragedy a travesty. He criticized the lack of response from city officials, stating that every council member should have been present in the neighborhood to support the grieving mother. For the record, he stated that he has been requesting surveillance cameras in that area for over a year and has documentation to support his claim. After the shooting, he followed up and was told by Ms. Duca that Police Chief Johnson was handling it, but the only response that he received was a concern that the cameras might be destroyed if installed. He suggested that the cameras be placed in bulletproof casings if necessary. He had requested three (3) cameras over a year ago, a camera specifically to monitor illegal dumping of items such as couches and refrigerators, which has turned the area into a mess. He emphasized that they need to catch the culprits. He mentioned that he was told by a constituent that one (1) of the shooters came through that alley, and if the cameras had been installed, it might have helped identify or apprehend the suspect. Charlaya Livingston, 437 Barrister Place, shared her grief over the loss of a close friend she saw daily, and expressed how painful it was not to receive his usual morning messages. She pleaded for increased safety measures in the neighborhood, especially cameras, noting that her 73-year- old aunt’s house has been repeatedly shot at. She emphasized the urgency for protection, including cameras, fences, and regular police patrols. She stressed that the area was vulnerable, with only one (1) way in and out, making it critical for the city to take action. Miracle Hampton, 511 Sweeping Mist, Frederica, noted that she often visits the property at 400 Barrister Place, where her children play, and in the area where a recent shooting occurred. She recalled how her youngest child was outside during the incident, and she had to quickly pull him to safety. She supported the installation of working surveillance cameras to help capture moments during violent events. She also advocated putting up gates and restoring fences, particularly near Ms. Rivera’s house. She noted that the area was exposed and unsafe. Her main concern was ensuring protection for the many children who play in that neighborhood. Armani Anderson-Smith, 496 Barrister Place, expressed concern regarding gun violence. She stated that she moved to Dover for a better life for her children. She noted that she had built strong connections, including a close bond with Daniel Guzman, Jr. She described him as full of life and love. She highlighted the personal impact of his loss and the continuing presence of violence even in what she hoped would be a safer place. She accused a Dover police officer of standing by without helping and criticized the police for targeting and antagonizing young men on that block yet being ineffective when needed. She stressed that the level of violence and lack of response should never be considered normal. She pleaded for change, expressing the trauma of witnessing a violent incident that claimed the life of someone she was so close to. She described what she saw that night would stay with her forever, and she would need counseling to cope. She also recalled police using excessive force yet failing to help when lives were truly at stake. She urged the city to stop selective responses, build fences, install cameras, protect, and support the community. Tameka Guinn, 487 Barrister Place, reflected on how Barrister Place has been unfairly labeled as dangerous even before she moved in. She described the neighborhood as being full of love and community. She emphasized that fences need to be put up and have more police patrols in their neighborhood. Cleveland Wilson, 234 North Kirkwood Street, stated that violence was not isolated to one (1) Page 6

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 5 area; it affects every neighborhood in Dover. He noted cameras would be nice to have and emphasized the need for preventive action that addresses the causes of violence. He stressed the importance of creating opportunities for positive engagement through programs, such as Police Athletic League (PAL), Big Brothers Big Sisters, or city-sponsored initiatives. He expressed disappointment that only one (1) council member offered condolences to the mother of Mr. Guzman, Jr. He highlighted that prevention was not always regarding money, but regarding time, space, and connection from the city. He stated that the last election was just a preview of community accountability, and next time, it would be more serious unless action is taken. Chelle Paul, 501 Silverside Drive, expressed frustration with repeatedly having to bring the same concerns to the city council, Mayor Christiansen being absent, and Police Chief Johnson. She stated that she had received multiple calls and emails regarding Ms. Rivera and her son. She called out inconsistencies, referencing the June 2021 public meeting where Police Chief Johnson claimed a mobile substation had been launched, only for him to contradict his statement a year later. She noted that all council members, except for Ms. Hall and Mr. Lewis (who were not on council at the time), voted for an additional police officer and had secured funding for a mobile substation intended to combat crime in all districts. She also pointed out that council shifted plans to make a stationary unit that focused on supporting businesses in the Fourth District. She noted that it neglected the residents' safety and needs. She emphasized that residents deserved equal care and attention. She pointed out that several businesses do not pay local taxes. She stated that she had reached out to Mr. Boggerty, and he commented that there would be increased patrols, recalling residents’ comments that did not happen. She questioned if businesses matter more to council, than the residents who live in the community. Ms. Paul pointed out that children's lives have been taken and that council was to be held accountable. She inquired about when the mobile substation was going to start, as was promised. She questioned whether city officials understood the issues that were affecting the city. She emphasized that Dover was no longer just dealing with unsanctioned gangs, but sanctioned gangs. The sanctioned gangs are capable of bringing in killers who are from out of state, who target anyone without hesitation. She emphasized to the council that they need to stop and listen. She also mentioned that council needs to stop using the black community members as “damage control.” Stephan Pierce, 437 Barrister Place, expressed support for Mr. Lewis’s ongoing efforts over the past two (2) years to advocate for cameras and fencing in the community. He mentioned having worked closely with Mr. Lewis before running in the most recent election and recalled frequent discussions regarding public safety. He questioned why some council members seem unfavorable toward Mr. Lewis. From his observation, Mr. Lewis and occasionally Mr. Boggerty are among the only council members visibly engaged and active in their communities. He also questioned council’s unwillingness to collaborate with Mr. Lewis. He stressed the importance of unity, especially in addressing serious issues such as violence. He emphasized that without teamwork, no real progress can be made. He rejected the notion that violence was limited to certain neighborhoods, stating that it can impact any area. Vonderlear Smack, 1001 White Oak Road, expressed opposition to the proposed electric rate increase. She emphasized that the community, especially elderly residents on fixed incomes, such as Social Security or retirement, cannot afford the rate increase. She noted that the rate increase would be the second hike in two (2) years. She pointed out that wages are not increasing to match. She urged council to reconsider the proposed 10% electric rate increase, highlighting Page 7

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 6 the impact on elderly residents living in older homes. She asked council not to raise the electric bills and to find another way. Janequa Miles, a Dover resident, spoke out against the proposed electric rate increase, explaining that she already struggles to pay her current bill. She urged council to consider the impact such a hike would have on families and community members. She extended condolences to the family of Daniel Guzman, Jr., in light of the recent tragedy. She emphasized that something needs to be done. She commended Mr. Lewis for consistently being responsive and supportive, especially when it comes to youth-related concerns, and credited him for trying to make a difference even when he could not directly resolve an issue. She praised Mr. Lewis for his dedication, calling him “amazing” and urging others to follow his example. Ms. Miles expressed concern regarding the issue of sexual abuse by teachers against students in Delaware schools. She highlighted a lack of clear outlets for victims. She described exhausting every avenue for help, such as contacting council members, the police, the Attorney General’s Office, the governor’s office, and school officials. Despite financial hardship, she paid out of pocket to become a Title IX Coordinator in order to advocate for an individual close to her facing such abuse. She shared that she has become an advocate for several children who have suffered severe abuse by teachers in the Delaware schools. Ms. Miles expressed frustration regarding the lack of accountability and protection for children facing sexual abuse in schools. She emphasized that Title IX is supposed to protect students from sexual abuse at the federal, state, and district levels, covering incidents involving students, teachers, and employment. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Elder Ellis B. Louden. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Julia R. Pillsbury. Dr. Sudler made a special request to show unity and support. He asked if Elder Ellis B. Louden could be allowed to come forward with the family of Mr. Guzman, Jr., to offer a special prayer, not only for the son, but for all victims of senseless violence. He believed that this act would publicly demonstrate that the community stands with those affected and that their voices are being heard. Dr. Sudler made a motion to allow Elder Ellis B. Louden to come forward with the family of Daniel Guzman, Jr, to offer a special prayer, not only in remembrance of Daniel Guzman, Jr., but also in honor of all victims of senseless violence. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Ms. Arndt moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Hall, 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 Page 8

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 7 unless a member of Council requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Ms. Arndt moved for adoption of the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. PRESENTATION – DELAWARE ARTS ALLIANCE (NEIL KIRSCHLING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) Mr. Neil Kirschling, Executive Director, briefed members on the Delaware Arts Alliance. Mr. Lewis expressed gratitude for accepting the invitation to speak and has a strong belief in the value of the arts within the community. He stated that while institutions such as the Dover Arts League and the Biggs Museum exist, the arts scene is relatively small. He hopes to see the arts grow to attract more individuals. He explained that the invitation was intended to give his colleagues greater insight and explore potential partnerships to support that expansion. Mr. Anderson made a motion to have the information referred to the Economic Development Committee for further review and discussion, due to the complexity of the topic and the limitations of the current agenda. The motion was seconded by Dr. Sudler and carried unanimously. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Kirschling stated that they do have a staff member from the Kent County Tourism Organization who serves on the board of the Delaware Arts Alliance, along with Mr. Scott Thomas, Executive Director of Southern Delaware Tourism. He noted that the project was supported by American Rescue Plan tourism funds. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Kirschling clarified that there were representatives from Delaware State University involved. Mr. Rocha thanked the presenters and suggested that the city consider developing a plan to highlight the work of the Delaware Arts Alliance and other arts initiatives. He noted that it was possible to add the content to the city’s website. He also mentioned the potential for Dover to be used as a film location. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Kirschling clarified that the city could be a prime location for a movie set, provided that they were able to make it work. Mr. Rocha suggested that the city should develop an official application process for individuals or companies interested in filming movie sets in the area. He noted that Dover was starting to attract attention as a potential filming location. He proposed that the city assign someone to work and encourage further elaboration on how a program could support the city. He noted that they could show in partnership through the city’s website to promote opportunities. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Kirschling stated that he would be happy to help with suggested pulling data and statistics that highlight the work that was underway, including the economic impact of the arts in Dover. He recommended the opportunity for the state to update its film infrastructure. That would include simplifying the process for productions to choose locations, Page 9

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 8 access contacts, and find tax incentives. He noted that he would be happy to connect individuals from the city with those at the state level who are doing the work. He also mentioned that it was a process that is funneled through the state, but a city as beautiful and diverse, Dover has many places that could be filmed. He explained that Delaware is losing revenue to Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, which have more accessible processes for production to film there. Those productions bring hundreds of individuals who stay in local hotels, dine at restaurants, and use various services for extended periods. He highlighted that this was a prime economic opportunity for Delaware. He offered to follow up and connect with parties if they are interested. Responding to Mr. Kirschling, Mr. Rocha agreed with his comments and suggested that they use the City of Providence, Rhode Island’s website as a template. He noted that the City of Providence has a dedicated section for film-related opportunities, which could be a helpful template for the city if they are interested in developing something similar. Mr. Neil highlighted the potential of utilizing the existing stage at Dover Motor Speedway for outdoor summer productions, since it was already equipped and could accommodate large audiences with simple staging. Mr. Kirschling stated that the role of the Delaware Arts Alliance was to present the data and the possibility of what could be in Delaware. He emphasized the support from city governments, such as the City of Dover, in making performances easier to organize through ordinances, regulations, and funding. He hopes that in the future, the community can look back and see potential shows, theatres, arts, or events made possible by collaborative efforts and the necessary infrastructure. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2025 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 9, 2025, were unanimously approved by motion of Ms. Arndt moved for adoption of the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT – June 10, 2025 The Council Committee of the Whole met on June 10, 2025, at 6:01 p.m. with Council President Neil presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Ms. Arndt, Ms. Hall, Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Rocha. Mr. Boggerty, Dr. Pillsbury, and Dr. Sudler were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Garfinkel, and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). ADOPTION OF AGENDA Ms. Arndt moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. Council Reports – May 2025 First District Dr. Pillsbury was absent; no report was given. Page 10

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 9 Mr. Rocha reported meeting with a 55 and over community, along with Mr. Boggerty and Dr. Pillsbury, to discuss challenges that they have had since moving in. Since moving in, their rent has increased by eight (8) percent, yet they have no amenities within their building. Neighborhood Partners has offered to host a follow-up meeting, and they are working on scheduling the meeting. Second District Ms. Hall had nothing to report. Mr. Lewis reported that residents on Elm Terrace have contacted him regarding road issues, specifically potholes and dips. He has been in contact with Assistant City Manager Sharon Duca, who is addressing the problem with Public Works. Last month, he met with Clearview Meadow Development residents to help them start a neighborhood watch program, a meeting that also included the Community Policing unit. Other communities have been in contact with him as well about starting the program after it was publicized in the newspaper. Finally, Mr. Lewis received a complaint about a high number of syringes found on Lotus Street. He plans to contact the Mayor and Police Chief regarding individuals discarding syringes with needles attached near South Dover Elementary. Third District Ms. Arndt reported that she received a few quality-of-life issues reported by constituents, primarily related to trash or unkept yards. She explained that there was also an issue related to a Capital School District property issue that was remedied immediately after they were contacted. She thanked them for being so responsive. Fourth District Mr. Anderson reported that the people in the fourth district are active and engaged. He explained that there are efforts that are underway dealing with neighborhood quality of life issues. He further explained that the community, with the collaboration of Restoring Central Dover and NeighborGood Partners, is starting a neighborhood watch south of Division Street, hoping to duplicate the success that was achieved north of Division Street. Mr. Anderson stated that there is a similar effort being put forth with Holy Trinity. He explained that the only issue is if they want to schedule their meetings on the same night, and it is hard to be in two places at once. Mr. Anderson stated that the People's Community Center has supported them in other efforts, working on a major project to set up a full veterans facility, and they have done a great job with their youth outreach already. Mr. Anderson stated that a positive event that may be happening is that there may be a medical clinic right in the neighborhood. Mr. Anderson thanked city staff for looking into and addressing issues in the Millcreek community. He also reported receiving notifications about tree issues on College Road and a few other locations, specifically concerning trees growing into people's yards and general overgrowth. Mr. Anderson stated that he has received requests for an ordinance to take care of a few issues, and these will be addressed when a new city solicitor is hired. Mr. Anderson further stated that he has received inquiries that people want Page 11

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 10 to be involved regarding America 250, and with it being next year, the city should get started on the planning. Dr. Sudler was absent; he submitted his report electronically (Attachment #1). At-Large Mr. Boggerty was absent; no report was given. Council President Neil Council President Neil reported that on May 15, 2025, he attended a very peaceful transition meeting with my predecessor, Councilman Anderson. He also had a meeting regarding council business with Mayor Christiansen, Chief Johnson, City Manager Hugg, and Finance Director Marney. Mr. Neil further reported that he attended a drinking water week luncheon at the library, the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals hearing with Councilman Boggerty and Councilman Rocha, the May Tourism meeting, the Dover Housing Authority at Manchester Square with Councilman Anderson and Councilman Rocha to include follow ups, the ribbon cutting at Ocean State Job Lots Store with Mayor Christiansen, and the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) Joint Council Briefing. Mr. Neil further reported that he attended the Dover Air Force Base briefing held at the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve regarding PFAS water issues. Mr. Neil met with Mr. Bobby Wilson regarding a proposal to bring the Clean Streets Program, a very successful program in the City of Wilmington, to Dover. Mr. Neil reported receiving complaints of loud music from an event called Afterfly. He further explained that the issue was being discussed at Levy Court this evening and that he had written a letter to Mrs. Masten, Levy Court President, regarding the issue. Mr. Neil reported that he attended the ReStore Central Habitat for Humanity event on June 6, 2025. Mr. Neil thanked the city staff for taking care of the constituent issue for Joseph Cubbage. Mr. Neil stated that 41 Anchor Lane notified Speedway officials that the MPO rejected the city's request to add a study of the Leipsic Road bottleneck at Route 13 due to 216 apartments that are being built there. Mr. Neil reported a constituent complaint over their water bill, and that it was due to a water irrigation meter and followed by saying that there was a quick response from Jason Lyon and staff. Mr. Neil reported receiving constituent neighbor questions about the construction between Persimmon Park Place and Wild Meadows. Mr. Neil further reported the ongoing work with the constituent on the house from hell she bought in White Oak Farms, which included a meeting with the mayor and a letter sent to Attorney General Jennings by himself and others in the Department of Justice. Mr. Neil responded to a constituent's concern about her neighbor's trees and limbs encroaching on her property. Mr. Neil reported that he consulted with former state Senator Ennis on a matter dealing with leased land housing beyond Dover's jurisdiction. Mr. Neil reported that he and Assistant City Manager Duca heard a constituent complaint about noise on Route One (1) intruding as a result of the small forest of trees removed surrounding the area of South Hancock and Hopkins Avenue. Mr. Neil reported responding to complaints from an East Lake constituent about dog owners not cleaning up after their animals and loud barking. Page 12

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 11 LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Garfinkel moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. Lloyd Schmid, 170 Merion Road, Dover, gave public comment regarding an issue at the intersection of Mifflin Road and Hazlettville Road. He explained that he had spoken to the City of Dover and Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), and he still felt that there was an issue with not having a yield sign when heading west on Hazlettville Road and turning north onto Mifflin Road. He was told by DelDOT that the intersection meets Federal Regulations. Mr. Schmid further stated that he is thinking about requesting public records from the City of Dover Police Department that would give information on how many accidents have happened at the intersection. Responding to Mr. Schmid, Mayor Christiansen explained that he is the Chairman of the Dover Kent MPO and that he would have them review that intersection. Downtown Development District (DDD) Relaunch (Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group, and Chris Salzano, Planner II) Ms. Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group Consultant, and Chris Salzano, City of Dover Planner II, reviewed the background and analysis of the Downtown Development District (DDD) Relaunch. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mrs. Townshend stated that the program application on the website is a fillable PDF. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mrs. Townshend explained that they made sure everything was together that was needed to complete the relaunch. She further explained that the next conversation will be surrounding the promotion of the program to include the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC), the Kent Economic Partnership (KEP), as well as the Downtown Dover Partnership, and the City of Dover. Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mrs. Townshend thanked her for pointing out the benefits of the program to the City of Dover. This item was informational, committee action was not required. Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 - Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Sec. 102-71 - Definitions and Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Sec. 102-113 - Qualifications (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group) Page 13

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 12 Ms. Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group Consultant, reviewed the background of the proposed ordinance, explaining that when they were updating the materials for the relaunch, they realized that the terminology in the code on the handouts for the program had changed. She further explained that to be consistent with the state program and more identifiable, they made the technical corrections. Staff recommended that the committee approve Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 and forward it to council for approval. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Townshend explained that when the ordinance was approved, it changed the boundary and therefore changed that terminology for the Downtown Development District. She further explained that it is just to maintain consistency. Mr. Rocha moved to recommend accepting staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Ms. Arndt moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. By consent agenda, Ms. Arndt moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. CORRECTION TO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2021 Ms. Andria Bennett, City Clerk, read an email from Ms. Naomi Poole, Human Resources Director, regarding a correction to the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2021. (Exhibit #3) Mr. Anderson explained that a discrepancy was discovered between the audio recording and the written minutes from June 28, 2021, related to the appointment of the new deputy chief. During COVID-19, a memorandum from Chief Johnson was reviewed but never officially entered into the record. The meeting minutes did not accurately reflect the motion. After reviewing the audio, he noted that Councilman Lindell had made a motion to accept Chief Johnson’s recommendation. He also mentioned that the issue predates the current Clerk’s Office, so they had nothing to do with it. Mr. Anderson moved to amend the June 28, 2021, minutes to add Police Chief Thomas Johnson’s memorandum to the record and have the minutes reflect the verbatim motion of Councilman Matthew Lindell, which was to accept Police Chief Johnson’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt. Page 14

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 13 Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Anderson clarified that the items in question were already included in the budget. He noted that the main objective of the review was to ensure the meeting minutes are accurate, as it was important for the legal record to properly reflect what occurred. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Bennett confirmed that the motion in the minutes reflected that Mr. Lindell moved to recommend increasing the Deputy Police Chief’s salary to $135,000 and the Police Chief’s salary to $147,000, as recommended by staff. She noted that the motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Bennett clarified that the individuals in question have already received the pay increases. She noted that the current action was to correct the meeting minutes to reflect the motion that was made, aligning the written record with the audio recording. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Poole clarified that the Police Chief and Major have been receiving the pay increases. She noted that a question arose regarding whether those increases were intended to be annual. She stated that upon review, the current minutes on record did not match the audio recording. The audio recording suggested the intention was to establish a recurring annual increase, specifically maintaining a nine (9) percent salary spread between the Police Chief, Major, and the highest-paid Captain. She recommended updating the motion to reflect the original intent captured in the audio to ensure consistency in the official record. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Neil clarified that they were referring to page 12 in the minutes and had the reference on the screen. He noted that the meeting packet included two (2) sets of minutes, one (1) set of minutes being the complete set from the June 28, 2021, meeting. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Neil clarified that the discrepancy was that the minutes did not reflect the audio recording. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Poole clarified that the issue arose following the retirement of Major Spicer and the new appointment of Major Paul Kuntzi. It prompted questions regarding the appropriate salary for the new Major. She noted that Police Chief Johnson clarified that there should have been a nine (9) percent salary spread that should have been applied. She also mentioned that it led to a review that revealed the current minutes and audio recording did not accurately reflect the true intention of the timeline that would include the annual nine (9) percent salary increase between the Chief and Major positions. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Poole explained that the Police Chief had the minutes and provided the information to her. She noted that they were able to go back and listen to the original audio recording to verify the details. Mr. Lewis stated for the record that he would abstain from voting on the matter because he was not a member of the City Council in 2021. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Poole clarified that Mr. Lindell’s motion recommended a nine (9) percent increase on the audio recording. She noted that the audio recording refers to an annual nine (9) percent increase, which is connected to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract. She stated that the Major’s salary should be nine (9) percent higher than the highest-paid Page 15

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 14 Captain's, and the Police Chief’s salary should be nine (9) percent higher than the Major’s. She noted that the discrepancy was that the minutes did not reflect the nine (9) percent spread that was intended to be applied annually. Mr. Rocha expressed confusion and requested to hear the audio recording, noting that council does not use percentage-based language in motions. He acknowledged that if this was a standard in the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), council was unaware of that. He questioned how such a detail was missing in the original motion and minutes, especially since it does not reflect how Mr. Lindell appeared to have stated it. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Anderson clarified that Mr. Lindell’s motion was to accept Police Chief Johnson’s recommendation. He noted that the earlier discussion had focused on maintaining a nine (9) percent pay spread between ranks, which Police Chief Johnson’s written staff recommendation addressed. He requested that the memorandum be added to the packet for transparency. He emphasized that it outlines the recommendation and that the nine (9) percent figure refers to the pay spread between ranks, not a nine (9) percent annual increase. Mr. Boggerty reiterated that it was not a nine (9) percent increase, but rather maintaining a nine (9) percent difference between the ranks. For the record and clarity that it was not a nine (9) percent pay raise, but a standard nine (9) percent difference between the two (2) positions. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Marney clarified that the proposed pay spread would not impact the current budget, since the nine (9) percent spread was already built into the budget, and has been included since 2021. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Neil explained that Ms. Poole identified a legal concern regarding the absence of correct language in the meeting minutes. He noted that she wanted to ensure that the proper wording was documented to prevent any future misunderstandings. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Poole clarified that the Police Chief and Major are non- bargaining employees who are not part of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) union. She noted that from a Human Resources standpoint, any changes to an employee’s financial information require clear documentation for auditing purposes. She explained, referencing Mr. Dill’s remarks, that there was a nine (9) percent pay spread that should be maintained, and that each year the Police Chief and Major receive a nine (9) percent increase. She noted that when she was figuring out Major Paul Kuntzi’s increase for the new role, she needed to figure out what was put in place in the policy. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Poole clarified that she did not receive the policy in writing because the meeting minutes were not reflective of what she was doing. She noted that the meeting minutes did not state that the nine (9) percent spread should occur annually. Instead, it appeared in the meeting minutes that it was requested by Police Chief Johnson, and it was a one (1) time deal. She also mentioned that the concern came from the meeting minutes not reflecting the content of the audio recording. She stated that when making any financial decisions, it was essential that her actions were supported with documentation. Page 16

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 15 Responding to Ms. Poole, Mr. Rocha expressed appreciation for the issue being raised, acknowledging that while the phrase “as recommended by staff” might seem sufficient, more clarity was needed. He agreed that the motion made by Mr. Lindell to accept the staff recommendation lacked the necessary specificity. He stated that this was the source of the discrepancy, and he expressed a desire to further discuss the matter with Mr. Anderson. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Anderson clarified that the motion was to amend the June 28, 2021, minutes by adding Chief Johnson’s memorandum to the official record, since it was originally intended to be included. He noted that the motion was to submit the document to the record and have the minutes reflect Mr. Lindell’s motion verbatim. He also mentioned that the City Clerk’s Office would listen to the audio recording and record his exact words, which were “to accept Chief Johnson’s recommendation.” He noted that it does not change anything but ensures that everything has been done correctly and in order, so that they are reflecting what was stated. He explained that the Police Chief and Deputy Chief are excluded from automatic increases due to being non-bargaining and to avoid double-dipping. Instead, their pay is tied to maintaining a nine (9) percent spread associated with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) scale. He noted that the intention was to address pay adjustments for other non-bargaining employees separately, in line with Ms. Poole’s recommendation. Mr. Anderson moved to amend the June 28, 2021, minutes to add Chief Thomas Johnson’s memorandum to the record and have the minutes reflect the verbatim motion of Councilman Matthew Lindell, which was to accept Chief Johnson’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried with Mr. Lewis abstaining. FIRST READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-12 – AMENDING CHAPTER 102 – TAXATION, ARTICLE III – REALTY TRANSFER TAX, SEC. 102-71 – DEFINITIONS AND ARTICLE IV – ABATEMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES SEC. 102-113 – QUALIFICATIONS (DAVID S. HUGG, III, CITY MANAGER AND ANN MARIE TOWNSHEND, ROSSI GROUP) Council President Neil reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were 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. Final action by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of July 14, 2025. Mr. David Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 – Amending Chapter 102 – Taxation, Article III – Realty Transfer Tax, Sec. 102-71 – Definitions and Article IV – Abatement of Real Estate Taxes Sec. 102-113 – Qualifications. 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 #2025-12 – AMENDING CHAPTER 102 – TAXATION, ARTICLE III – REALTY TRANSFER TAX, SEC. 102-71 – DEFINITIONS AND ARTICLE IV – ABATEMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES SEC. 102-113 – QUALIFICATIONS Page 17

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 16 FINAL READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-09 – AMENDING CHAPTER 102 – TAXATION, ARTICLE I – IN GENERAL, SECTION 102-1 – VALUATION AND ASSESSMENT (ALLISON HAINES, INTERIM CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTOR) The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance #2025-09 was accomplished during the Council Meeting of June 09, 2025. The Ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government”. Mr. Anderson moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Ms. Arndt, and unanimously carried. Ms. Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2025-09 – Amending Chapter 102 – Taxation, Article I – In General, Section 102-1 – Valuation and Assessment. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Haines stated that Tyler Technologies would be conducting the city’s valuation and noted that Kent County has used them for their valuations. She emphasized the importance of aligning data when importing to ensure consistency in assessments. She noted that if the city had conducted an assessment this year, it would have been done by Tyler Technologies. By motion of Ms. Arndt, seconded by Mr. Boggerty, by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted Ordinance #2025-09 as follows: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 102 – Taxation, Article I – In General, Section 102-1 – Valuation and assessment, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 102-1. – Valuation and assessment. Section 47 of the Charter provides that an impartial valuation and assessment of all real property within the city may be conducted by the city assessor or assessors. Council may also direct that, in lieu of the assessment and valuation by the city assessor, a reassessment and revaluation may be done by Kent County Levy Court, the assessor or assessors, or an outside mass appraisal company or a consortium of appraisers chosen by council. Such contractor and tax office staff will be under the supervision of the city manager or his/her designee. Commencing with the Fiscal Year 2026 City re-assessment values from the 2020 assessment will be used to calculate the 2025 tax bills, starting in Fiscal Year 2027 the City will use the Kent County values which will be reassessed in Fiscal Year 2029 and every 5 years after, unless otherwise directed, the revaluation and reassessment of all real property may be conducted, under the supervision of the assessor or in conjunction with the assessor and/or the city manager or his/her designee, by an outside mass appraisal company or a consortium or appraisers chosen by council or by Kent County Levy Court. The mass appraisal company or consortium of appraisers shall be licensed to conduct business in the State of Delaware and the City of Dover and shall employ appraisers who are licensed by the Delaware Division of Professional Page 18

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 17 Regulations. All property shall be valued as to its status; as of its ownership; as of its current market value as of the January 1 assessment date and shall reflect fair market value. ADOPTED: June 23, 2025 FINAL READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-10 – AMENDING CHAPTER 2 – ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V. – FINANCE BY ADDING SEC. 2-426 – CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES (ALLISON HAINES, INTERIM CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTOR) The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance #2025-10 was accomplished during the Council Meeting of June 09, 2025. The Ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government”. Mr. Anderson moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Ms. Arndt. Ms. Allison Haines, Interim Customer Service Director, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2025-10 – Amending Chapter 2 – Administration, Article V. – Finance by Adding Sec. 2-246 – Credit Card Processing Fees. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Haines clarified that the fee does not apply to direct withdrawals, such as auto bill pay or bank drafts. She noted that there was no fee for payments made by cash, money order, through the Dropbox, by mail, or in-person at the office. The fee only applies to debit and credit cards. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Haines clarified that having the service fee of $3.75 would help the city save money. She clarified that there was a proposal to add another Customer Service Representative position. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Marney explained that there was a request for a part-time Customer Service Representative, but that the request had been denied. Council asked at the budget hearings that they bring that back to the table in August. She noted that she felt that they needed to delay it based on the implementation date. She recommended that they do not hire another Customer Service Representative. She stated that the no-cost option, which saves both the city and residents money, is to utilize bank drafting options. Such as automatic bank drafts, or residents could use their bank’s bill pay, although she cautioned residents using bank bill pay. She noted that there have been issues with bank bill pay over the years. She also mentioned that there would be a no-cost option to all customers so that they would not have to come into the office. Dr. Sudler stated that he had no further questions on the current agenda item, but indicated he needed to address a separate matter related to a previous agenda item involving the Police Chief and Deputy Chief concerning bargaining issues. By motion of Dr. Sudler, seconded by Ms. Arndt, by a roll call vote, eight (8) yes (Hall, Boggerty, Anderson, Pillsbury, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Neil) and one (1) no (Sudler, Lewis) adopted Ordinance #2025-10 as follows: Page 19

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 18 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 2 – Administration, Article V. - Finance be amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-426. Credit card processing fees. A credit/debit card processing fee, as provided for in Appendix F – Fees and Fines, shall be imposed for any tax, fee, fine, summons, utility bill, or any other payment made with a credit, debit, or charge card accepted by the City of Dover. Secs. 2-427—2-500. Reserved. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: That Appendix F -Fees and Fines, be amended to read as follows: Chapter 2. – Administration Chapter 2. Administration Fees and Fines Article V. Finance Sec. 2-426. Credit/debit card processing fees. $3.75 per credit, debit, or charge card transaction No credit, debit, or charge card fee pursuant to this ordinance shall be collected before September 1, 2025. ADOPTED: June 23, 2025 Dr. Sudler stated for the record that he wanted clarification on whether the Police Chief and Deputy Chief would receive the non-bargaining salary increase or not receive it, along with the nine (9) percent. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg explained that the Police Chief and Deputy Chief would not receive the standard non-bargaining salary increase on July 1, 2025. Instead, their compensation was tied to a provision in the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract, which sets their salaries at nine (9) percent above a specific structure. He noted that while other non-bargaining employees would be eligible for an increase in July (pending budget approval), the Police Chief and Major would receive their increases between December and January, in accordance with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) adjustment schedule. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that the Police Chief and Major would receive the same increase that would be triggered by the increase in the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract that would be effective January 1, 2026. Page 20

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 19 FINAL READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-11 – FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 CITY OF DOVER BUDGET ORDINANCE (DAVID HUGG, III, CITY MANAGER) The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance #2025-11 was accomplished during the Council Meeting of June 09, 2025. The Ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government”. Mr. Anderson moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Ms. Arndt, and unanimously carried. Mr. David Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2025-11 – Fiscal Year 2025/2026 City of Dover Budget Ordinance. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg noted that each new business brought into areas such as Garrison Oak contributes to the city’s assessed property value and generates new tax revenue, as the land was previously not on the tax rolls. Additionally, the city now sells water, sewer, and electric services to those businesses, which also brings in revenue. He had provided Mr. Lewis a rough estimate that indicated that those economic development efforts had generated approximately $2.9 million in new revenue. Responding to Mr. Hugg, Dr. Sudler stated that this was the reason he asked so that the audience and the constituents could hear about some of the initiatives that the city has taken as part of their due diligence to raise revenue. Mr. Rocha stated that he was aware of the challenges when it came to maintaining the budget and bond rating. He noted that what was counted was the electric utility increase. He mentioned that he was amenable to moving the budget forward. He also mentioned that they needed to have something that they could look at in addition to the increases that were proposed in the budget. He noted that the state has partnered with Delmarva Power with a $6 million deal to assist with utility bills. He believed that the city had set a fund aside, but wanted to be put on record, as they moved the budget forward. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Marney stated that the city does not currently have a fund to assist individuals who cannot pay their utility bills. She explained that what council elected to do this year was to cooperatively work with Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DMAC) to employ the Efficiency Smart Program that would go into effect at the beginning of July 2025. The Efficiency Smart Program offers constituents additional resources to aid them in lowering their bills by becoming more efficient. In addition, she stated that they have access to several community partners to help pay utility bills, such as the Catholic Charities, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), State Community Action, and several other partners. She noted that they have resources with the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and Holy Cross. She also mentioned that they have been working closely with Modern Maturity. She explained that the program on the state level assistance program with Delmarva Power has been discussed with Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DMAC), but it has not yet been implemented at the municipal level. However, it may be mandated in the future. She added that they were working with Delmarva Power and Delaware Electric Co-op to determine if the program would be successful enough to expand to municipalities. Page 21

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 20 Mr. Rocha stated that it seemed like Delmarva Power was funding the program and that it was coming out of the state’s budget. He noted that it seemed like Delmarva Power was kicking in the money in partnership and would not affect the city. He proposed that the city establish its own fund to assist the citizens who utilize the city’s utilities. He stated that they were going to have an increase that would affect the constituents who are on fixed incomes and who are struggling. He noted that if the city maintains its bond rating and sets aside funds for assistance, it will help support the budget if it is approved. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Marney stated that the proposed fund is not currently in the budget. She explained that they would need to return with a plan and work through the specific details of how it could potentially be implemented. They would also need to establish financial policies and an application policy behind it as well. She noted that it was similar to what they have done with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and that they could run that through the Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) because they have the resources to determine the need. She also mentioned that the Customer Service Department, as an example, necessarily would not. She recommended not to put that on their shoulders. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Marney stated that they had a pot of money that was just for Dover electric customers. She noted that those funds were determined to be distributed through Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS). She explained that if a customer was at risk for disconnection or struggling to pay their bill, they could take their utility bill to Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS). Those individuals would see that they are Dover residents and know that they have an additional pot of money to pull from. She pointed out that if they look back at their receivables over that time, it was the reason why they were able to keep it so low. Customer Service was able to see that a customer may be at risk and could give a referral to Delaware Health or social service agencies for assistance using that fund. She noted that what he was recommending sounded familiar to what they had done in the past. She stated that they would need to vet out the specific details. She believes that is something they cannot put into the budget currently, but it was something that would be beneficial to come back to council in the future. Mr. Lewis expressed appreciation to Mr. Hugg and his staff for preparing the budget, but noted that there are still opportunities to trim expenses. He had concerns over affordability issues in the Second District, emphasizing that even a small utility increase could have a significant impact, such as residents having to choose between paying for medication, food, or other essentials. He shared that after speaking with constituents, it was clear that they did not want him to support the utility rate increase. He noted that since the constituents had voted for him, he must abide by their wishes. He yielded to Ms. Smack to ask a question. Mr. Anderson stated a point of order, explaining that if Mr. Lewis wished to yield his time to Ms. Smack, he would need to make a motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lewis made a motion to suspend the rules so members of the public could speak. The motion was seconded by Dr. Sudler and unanimously carried. Ms. Smack raised concern that several organizations being referenced as resources for constituents may no longer have the funding they once did. She pointed out that federal funding Page 22

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 21 has been cut for several organizations in Delaware because of the state’s corporate status. She noted that some of the organizations that have been mentioned may no longer be able to offer the same level of support. She urged council to reassess and update their list of recommended resources, emphasizing the importance of not wasting constituents’ time by referring them to programs that no longer have funding. Responding to Ms. Smack, Ms. Marney stated that the funding cuts were nationwide. Responding to Ms. Marney, Ms. Smack acknowledged that the issue was nationwide and emphasized that Delaware was hit tremendously due to everyone’s corporations, leading to residents leaving the city and reduced resources. She urged that, when referencing organizations, it was important to verify whether their federal funding has been cut, as several have experienced cuts. Mr. Boggerty expressed agreement with the difficult decision that council has to make. He noted that it was difficult to spend and to run their city. He admitted feeling the financial strain personally, citing high electric bills from the benefit of working at home. He requested that an example utility bill be shared with the public to help citizens understand what they may expect when the upcoming changes take effect. He clarified that it was not a guarantee, but a way to reduce potential “sticker shock.” Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Marney stated that they had a sample bill that Ms. Haines, Interim Customer Service Director, had prepared. She noted that there would not be a charge increase for customers’ trash. She explained that there was a water increase, specifically referencing residential. The charge for the water increase is $1.98 a month for the customer, and an additional $0.76 per month on the existing per-thousand-gallon (per T-Gal) usage rate. For example, she noted that the average user uses 3,000 per-thousand-gallon (3 T-Gals) per month. That would equate to an increase of about $4.00 and some change per month. She further explained that the electric increase, quoted at $24.98, was incorrect. The correct price is $15.08 more per month. She stated that when they looked at the sample bill that was created by the Customer Service Department, it was an average of around $21.46 more per month, not $50.00 per month. She noted that the increase was with all factors considered, approximately $21 more per month. Mr. Boggerty encouraged all constituents to be proactive if they are facing financial difficulties by reaching out to the Customer Service Department. He noted that they have been helpful in his own experience. He acknowledged that life challenges happen to everyone and emphasized the importance of communication. He highlighted that Dover often references five (5) main pillars that support the city, such as Dover Air Force Base and Bayhealth. He believes that local small businesses represent a sixth pillar that helps Dover sustain itself. He acknowledged establishments, such as La Hacienda, Jena’s Barber Shop, The Roots, and The Hive, that have weathered the storms and remain in the city during challenging times. He questioned how small businesses would be impacted and whether there was a way to ensure residents and businesses are properly serviced, assisted, and aided, so the city does not lose them from being a vibrant part of the community. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Marney confirmed that commercial bills differ slightly from Page 23

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 22 residential bills because commercial bills include demand rates, which vary depending on the business’s rating. She suggested that if a business finds that they are in any situation where they need to request assistance, always reach out to the Customer Service Department. The Customer Service Department has different payment arrangement programs that they can assist with, but it would depend on what their specific rate is. She noted that if they are a smaller commercial business, they would not have a demand fee, but their rates may be slightly different than if they were a transmission customer, such as the Dover Air Force Base or a primary customer. Ms. Marney explained that the amount of increase for a particular customer had an energy consumption of 1,169 kilowatt-hours for their bill. The increase for the customer charge increased by $0.78. She noted that the increase in electric consumption was essentially $0.0143, or just over a penny. She stated that the electric consumption went from $166.38 to $183.30. The particular customer used 3,000 gallons of water, and so their water usage increased. The prior charge was $8.64, and the new total increased to $9.61, so there was a $0.60 increase for the customer charge and a little over a dollar for the actual consumption charge. She noted that the net increase was $21.46. The new amount due would have been $277.35. She pointed out that this was a representative of a residential bill with a customer who used 3,000 gallons of water and an electric consumption of 1,169 kilowatt-hours. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Haines stated that she has reached out to Ms. Sass to share on social media that the rates were approved and to get a sample bill out internally. She noted that she had reached out to key business accounts to let them know that the rates were coming. She also mentioned that they have sent them emails with the tariffs and rates. Responding to Ms. Haines, Mr. Boggerty acknowledged that she mentioned reaching out to key business accounts but emphasized that every business matters. He encouraged a more aggressive approach this year and thanked the staff for their hard work. Mr. Anderson thanked the staff for the work that had been done with the budget. He recognized that it was a complicated budget, but it was done that way in order to maximize efficiency and savings. He pointed out that he intended to vote for the budget. He expressed concern regarding the clarity of information and highlighted that the $50.00 increase in electric bills can be especially impactful during the winter months. In some older homes, electric bills can already average between $500.00 to $600.00 during those winter months. He noted that it raised serious concerns, particularly for neighbors nearby who are already struggling to figure out how to afford those costs. Mr. Anderson further expressed concern for residents struggling with high electric bills, particularly in winter, noting that some neighbors do not know how they would afford it. He referenced ongoing discussions about creating a local fund to help with supplemental costs, while encouraging residents to first seek assistance through programs. He also mentioned that federal funding through the reconciliation bill, those funds remain in place, though the final details are uncertain. He emphasized the importance of Dover supporting its own citizens and suggested revisiting the local assistance fund between September and October. He proposed that they use a small portion of the unbudgeted credit card fee savings as possible funding. Mr. Anderson cautioned against relying on the estimated $650,000 in revenue from the credit card fee savings. He noted that they may not receive or only receive half of the $650,000 in Page 24

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 23 revenue. He also mentioned that customer behavior may change, as customers may switch to automatic withdrawals, pay by check, or use other no-fee methods, which could reduce the expected revenue. He suggested waiting to observe payment behaviors before winter to get more clarity. He proposed setting aside a portion of whatever revenue does come in during the supplemental budget process to help residents. He asked for a commitment from staff to work together to support constituents in need. He acknowledged Dr. Sudler’s concerns and stated that he did not support the rate increase, but the proposed rate increase was voted on and received five (5) votes. He noted that the budget was too complicated days before July 1st. He stated that they have to support the budget but urged staff and council to commit to revisiting the issue in October to reassess the financial landscape and consider setting aside a portion of revenue to assist those most in need. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that he has his full support. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Marney stated that she has his full support. Mr. Anderson noted a minor oversight that $5,000 had previously been allocated for neighborhood watch groups in the last budget but had been left out of the current budget. He stated that the plan had been to move the funding elsewhere, as the Community Policing Department was uncomfortable administering those grants, whether for flashlights, meeting space, or other needs, since it fell outside their responsibilities. The City Manager’s Office offered to manage the neighborhood watch groups. He proposed an amendment to put the neighborhood watch groups under the City Manager’s Office. He noted that it would take the burden away from the Community Policing Department. He was aware of the interest in neighborhood watch groups in the Fourth and Second Districts. He also mentioned that there was interest in having neighborhood watch groups for the Third and First Districts. He stated that there was interest in the neighborhood watch groups and that they need to make sure that it is available. Mr. Anderson proposed a second amendment for approximately $10,000 to address security concerns at Barrister Place, specifically for installing camera poles, potential fencing, and other related needs. He noted similar security issues being addressed elsewhere in the city and expressed appreciation for past support in the Fourth District, emphasizing fairness in extending help in other areas as well. He wanted to offer $15,000 in amendments. Mr. Anderson made a motion that $15,000 be allotted under the City Manager’s Office, $5,000 for the neighborhood watch programs, and $10,000 for security concerns at Barrister Place. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg noted that they could not use the Electric Fund for those purposes. He stated that there was a budget balance that had been worked into the budget and recommended using those funds to reallocate the $15,000 to the City Manager’s Office. Mr. Anderson made a motion that $15,000 be allocated under the City Manager’s Office, $5,000 for the neighborhood watch programs, and $10,000 for security concerns at Barrister Place. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Page 25

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 24 Ms. Haines explained that on July 1, 2025, when Efficiency Smart began its partnership with the city, advertisements were placed to inform residents regarding the program. If an individual has a working appliance that needs to be replaced, they will offer rebates and come to pick up the appliance. She explained that Efficiency Smart provides helpful tools and tips to residents, including a device that can be mailed to measure the energy usage of household appliances. The program also supplies energy-sufficient light bulbs, which may be distributed through local stores. She noted that residents are encouraged to use resources, such as the Delaware Help Initiative, for similar support and to follow energy-saving practices. Mr. Neil explained that they had requested an update for council by Tuesday, but due to short notice, the department head felt that it could not be completed in time. As a result, the meeting did not take place. He stated that the issue remains a priority, with an emphasis on the need for clear communication. He stressed that the focus should not just be on the rates, but on the overall bottom line for residents. He emphasized that the goal of the program is to lower residents’ overall electric bills. By helping residents reduce energy usage, they would pay less, even with higher rates. He advocated for a meeting and a major publicity campaign to ensure the public understands that the Efficiency Smart program is personal and beneficial. He noted that the program helps the city save money, as delivering electricity becomes less costly. Dr. Sudler suggested that council should have quarterly or semi-annual budget reviews to create opportunities for community input and feedback during the benchmark periods. He noted that it would benefit not only council, but the constituents as well. He referred to Mr. Lewis’s comment that they need to be able to cut the fat from the budget and be more effective, and in real time. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that there was no penalty for not meeting the July deadline or not being in compliance. He explained that the problem would not have an approved budget for the coming fiscal year. He noted that they would have to make a continuing resolution operating under the previous budget. He pointed out that it would create an additional revenue issue because they budgeted for 12 months, not 13 months. He clarified that with council meetings, they can always make the adjustments as needed. Responding to Mr. Hugg, Dr. Sudler clarified that there was no penalty, and if the budget was not approved, they would go off their operating budget for 2025. It would be something that would come up that they would need to address. He noted that they can address the budget as needed. He stated that he liked that idea better than trying to impose staff doing their job, but as a representative of his constituents with a heavy pulse, he would not support the budget as is. He believes that there are other areas in the budget that could be cut. Ms. Paul stated that constituents were being given incorrect information. She questioned whether anyone had contacted First State, Catholic Charities, or other nonprofits that were providing assistance to constituents, and asked what responses those nonprofits had given. She noted that when individuals call First State, they are being told the organization cannot assist anyone. Responding to Ms. Paul, Mr. Rocha agreed with her and emphasized that he was listening. Mr. Rocha made a motion to refer the staff to look into the development of a fund for citizens to assist with the utilities. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson. Page 26

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 25 Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Anderson sought clarification on a point of order, expressing support for the motion. He asked whether the intention was to refer the matter to staff for a budgetary review, specifically to have staff review the budget and return with a proposed fund to assist constituents. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Rocha stated that they could use the suggested language. Mr. Rocha made a motion to refer staff for a budgetary review to develop a fund for the Citizens of Dover to assist with utility bills. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lewis stated that he has no problem supporting the motion but questioned how it would help residents currently suffering under the proposed budget. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Rocha stated that the rate would not decrease and that the increase would go into effect on September 1, 2025. He noted that if it was necessary to set a deadline, he would be amenable to adding a deadline for staff to bring the proposal back to council before the increase takes effect. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lewis stated that he would concur with that approach, as long as it would be able to provide assistance. Mr. Rocha stated that he does not believe that the electric rate would take effect in July. He recalled that it was previously stated the increase would begin in September to allow time to inform the public. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Haines clarified that the electric rate would take effect on July 1, 2025. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Dr. Sudler stated that his interpretation of the motion, stating he understood it as a proposal to develop a fund for constituents to be brought back to council, rather than a budget review. He explained that council does not have to approve the proposed budget and could continue operating under the current Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. Adjustments could be made as needed during future council meetings and emphasized that there was an alternative to the rate hike, even if only temporary. He expressed support for providing the alternative, but it was council’s decision as a whole to choose what avenue they want to go. Mr. Rocha stated that he does not believe that reviewing the budget would change the utility rates, as those rates were based on the rate study. He emphasized that utility bills would still reflect the rate increase, even if money was cut from other areas of the budget. He acknowledged that while it might be possible to cut spending in other areas to reduce the overall budget, it likely would not affect the utility rates. This was due to factors such as the city’s bond rating and other financial constraints. He believes that they would still need to have those supplemental funds to assist residents who may struggle with paying their bills. He stated that holding back the budget may not solve the problem unless someone can present a convincing alternative. Ms. Marney cautioned against delaying the budget, noting that there are contractual obligations if they were to continue using the 2024-2025 budget that they currently have. She stated that they Page 27

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 26 have contractual obligations with the bargaining employees and obligations with other necessary commitments that are not included. She mentioned that she has been in communication with Fitch Ratings over the last few weeks to review the city’s bond rating. There is a meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025. She noted that a key part of that review includes the electric rate study previously approved by council in 2023. She cautioned that if the proposed rates were not implemented, there would be a good likelihood that the city could receive a negative impact on its bond rating with Fitch Ratings. She asked that council keep that in mind as they are working through those processes. She stated that she believes that they can develop a way to implement a fund to assist the constituents, similar to what was done during COVID-19. She emphasized that implementing a fund would take time to put together. She recommended bringing the matter back to council in one (1) month or two (2) months for review. She suggested forming an Ad Hoc Committee to explore potential sources of funding. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Marney clarified that a lower bond rating does not result in an immediate loss of funds but impacts the city’s future borrowing capabilities and interest rates. In turn, it affects the city’s ability to fund capital projects and other initiatives that benefit the community overall. Responding to Mr. Hugg, Dr. Sudler acknowledged an understanding of the city’s budgeting process and stated that, such as businesses, they take risks and roll the dice. He stated that accepting a lower bond rating for one (1) fiscal year would likely not have a major impact and could benefit constituents. He emphasized that the city has maintained a good bond rating and is currently facing hardship. He argued that the constituents need the city to put their needs over maintaining the bond rating. Responding to Ms. Hall, Ms. Marney explained that under the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), there is a reconciliation process. If a customer is awarded $1,000, that amount can only be applied against electric consumption. She stated that the city’s bill format included other charges. She noted that when the accounts are totaled up at the end of the season, if any money is applied to non-electric charges, the city would be required to refund the difference back to the state. She pointed out that the city no longer participates in that program, and in doing that, customers are able to keep that full $1,000, and there would be no refund back to the state. Instead, the customers receive a two-party check from the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) made out to both the city and the customer. She stated that it allows the full $1,000 to remain on the customer’s account for future debt that is incurred. The City Clerk read the motion to refer staff for budgetary review to develop a fund for the Citizens of Dover to assist with utility bills. Mr. Rocha made a motion to refer staff for a budgetary review to develop a fund for the Citizens of Dover to assist with utility bills. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Mr. Anderson made a motion that the proposed budget be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt. Page 28

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 27 Mr. Anderson acknowledged the idea of allowing more time but emphasized that one (1) of the reasons that the City of Dover maintains strong bond ratings and fiscal reviews is because it consistently passes budgets on time. He pointed out that the city meets its financial obligations and contractual commitments. He explained that failing to pass the budget would mean no additional public safety positions that they have asked for to help monitor cameras in real time, as well as denying cost-of-living raises for employees. It could hinder the city’s ability to fill positions and adequately serve the constituents. He also mentioned that they would be saying no to other various projects, such as union obligations, road projects, and upgrading the utilities. He described the budget as a well-planned, intricate document designed to better serve citizens and improve government efficiency. He noted that the city consolidated departments from 35 to 14, which has resulted in millions of dollars being saved on the continuing line. He emphasized that the reason there was little excess in the budget was that city management has controlled the growth of government costs over the past decade. He noted that the city’s cost growth has been minimal, except for necessary council initiatives, such as the pay equity study, which was crucial to staying competitive in the job market. He stated that the city had difficulty filling positions and pointed out that it was not feasible to pay someone with a CDL license just $14 an hour. Mr. Anderson emphasized the need to make adjustments but pointed out that various initiatives, such as supporting the General Pension equity with a 2% increase, which cost the city about $1.5 million for the year. He argued that if someone voted in favor of such initiatives, they should also support the budget that included those costs. Otherwise, he suggested that the person should not have voted for the initiative in the first place. He stated that if someone did not believe employees should receive a market-based raise and did not vote for it, that was acceptable. However, if they did vote for it, then they should support the budget because they were the ones who directed it to be included. He emphasized the importance of staying true to established policies and being cautious when establishing new policies. He noted that recent actions were necessary to address staffing issues, which have since improved, allowing services to continue. He pointed out that the City of Dover is a service-based organization. He urged responsibility in supporting the budget tied to those policies, suggesting that those who oppose those policies should seek to repeal the policies rather than vote against the budget. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Marney stated that the current bond rating was AA, high quality. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that removing the electric rate hike for residential customers alone would reduce revenue by under $4 million annually. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Marney stated that calculating the impact for commercial numbers would be more complex and depend on the specific rate class. She noted that for the commercial numbers, it would take time to pull those numbers together. She also mentioned that the $4 million for residential was based on the 2024 consumption. Dr. Sudler expressed concern regarding the impact of the electric rate hike, particularly on residential customers, including seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who fund the municipality. He stated that he would not support the budget for that reason. For the record, he stated that he does support fair wages for employees. He emphasized the need to prioritize and divert resources to help constituents who are not experiencing relief. He criticized the hardships being placed on residents without sufficient due diligence by the city. He argued Page 29

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 28 that council should meet more frequently to discuss the budget, as it is complex and not fully understood by all council. He noted that staff may understand it due to their roles and compensation, but councilmembers have unanswered questions. He expressed discomfort with being rushed into decisions that would affect constituents and stated that he would not support the budget. Not due to poor staff performance, but because more work is needed to reduce costs and gather input on addressing community concerns. He emphasized that their primary responsibility is to serve their constituents and conduct thorough due diligence. Dr. Sudler was aware that it was a business, but he did not see how they were giving the constituents any relief. He questioned where in the budget constituents were being given any relief and pointed out that there was no specific line item addressing that concern. He noted that much of the funding mentioned comes from federal funding, which was not guaranteed. He expressed frustration that organizations have become increasingly restrictive due to past fraud, making it difficult for eligible and needy individuals to receive assistance. He stated that he was not going to approve or support the budget. It was not because the staff had done a poor job, but because the staff could do a better job to be done to support constituents. He emphasized that the electric rate hike should be removed in the public’s interest and stated his decision was to stand with the needs of the constituents. Ms. Arndt acknowledged the extensive time and effort that staff and council put into the budget process, noting that staff worked on it for months and council spent many hours asking detailed questions over two (2) days. She noted that council also communicated directly with the city’s leadership to ask further questions. She stated that she does not see additional fat to trim, as the budget was analyzed down to small amounts, such as $5,000- and $7,000-line items. She emphasized the importance of maintaining the city’s energy infrastructure and pointed out that the proposed rates were based on a professional rate study, not random decisions. The study was conducted by a professional consulting firm that has established those rates for the city to maintain the solvency of the electric fund. She expressed support for the effort, emphasizing that they are seeking ways to alleviate the hardship on residents. She stated that she was ready to vote on the proposed budget. Mr. Lewis stated that he was not going to vote for the proposed budget, emphasizing that council has heard the concerns of constituents who cannot afford the rate increase. He pointed out that residents have submitted letters and spoken at public forums expressing their financial struggles. He stated that he would stand with what the constituents wanted. He also expressed frustration towards Mr. Anderson, criticizing him for attempting to guilt-council members into supporting the budget. He claimed that Mr. Anderson had made many statements in the past but had failed to follow through on them. He stated that he was going to listen to the constituents and would not be voting for the budget. Ms. Hall echoed Ms. Arndt’s comments and offered her perspective based on experience with power systems. She cautioned that due to extreme heat and aging transformers operating well beyond their intended lifespan, the city was on borrowed time. She stressed that the crisis would likely worsen in the coming months. She acknowledged that council had fairly considered the staff presentations and noted that, given the current economic climate, the cost to fix the transformer was still affordable. However, delaying action could lead to significantly higher expenses in the future. She emphasized the importance of being good stewards of taxpayer Page 30

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 29 dollars and stated that investing in the utility infrastructure was not misplaced. She urged council to consider the greatly dilapidated state of the infrastructure and to act now. She noted that since costs were still manageable, rather than waiting and facing greater financial challenges down the road. Dr. Sudler agreed with Ms. Hall’s comments and shared that a transformer had exploded beside his house less than a year ago. He noted that those types of issues could be handled outside of the annual budget process. He emphasized that Regular City Council meetings could be used to address and approve such needs separately, as they arise. He stated that even if the overall budget was not approved or was delayed, the necessary funding for specific items was still available and could still be approved to move forward with that specific line item. Mr. Anderson moved to approve Ordinance #2025-11 – Fiscal Year 2025/2026 City of Dover Budget Ordinance as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt, and carried by a roll call vote, seven (7) yes (Hall, Boggerty, Anderson, Pillsbury, Arndt, Rocha, Neil) and two (2) no (Sudler, Lewis). (Exhibit #4) CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Hugg acknowledged council for engaging in an important and critical debate, noting that he does not necessarily disagree with all the things that were said. He stated that he had no specific announcements. He noted that staff routinely does return to council throughout the year with budget amendments and offered to make those updates more informative. He expressed his willingness to assist in that effort. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Christiansen was absent. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Anderson reminded everyone that the Dover African American Festival would be at Legislative Mall on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He noted that it would start at 11:00 a.m. He also mentioned that the Fourth of July Independence Day celebration is on July 4, 2025. The event itself will start at 6:00 p.m. at Legislative Mall. He encouraged everyone to stay involved with the community and to check out the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) on Facebook. He highlighted that there would be events on The Green with music and concerts. Mr. Neil announced that an update on the ongoing developments from the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) would take place on June 26, 2025, at The Hive, starting at 4:30 p.m. He encouraged everyone to attend. He emphasized the importance of understanding where money was coming into the city. He noted that as development continues, it would drive growth through increased property values and tax revenue. The meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m. ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK Page 31

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2025 PAGE 30 All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by the City Council during their Regular Meeting of June 23, 2025, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /AB Exhibits Exhibit #1 – Email from Amber Moffett Opposing the Electric Rate Increase Exhibit #2 – Email from Edward L. Angwin, Sr., Opposing the Electric Rate Increase. Exhibit #3 – Naomi Poole, Human Resources Director, email regarding the correction of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2021. Exhibit #4 – Ordinance #2025-11- Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City of Dover Budget Ordinance Page 32

EXHIBIT #1 Regular Council Meeting of 06/23/2025 Item #2. From: amber moffett To: City Clerks Office Subject: EXTERNAL: Electric bill increases Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 11:17:28 AM [You don't often get email from moffettamber2@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please vote no! I understand everything is on the rise but as a single parent it is getting harder and harder to govern my child the life he deserves. I work hard 5 days a week 55-60 hrs a week. I do not qualify for help nor am I on any government assistance. Please vote no! Thank you Amber Moffett Sent from my iPhone Page 33

EXHIBIT #2 Regular Council Meeting of 06/23/2025 Item #2. From: Ed Angwin To: City Clerks Office Subject: EXTERNAL: Proposed rate changes for fy26 budget Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 11:17:25 AM You don't often get email from edangwin54@gmail.com. Learn why this is important WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Madam Clerk, I am writing to express my deep disappointment in the Mayor, Council Members and Department Heads. Everyone is quick to raise rates to cover expenses and wishes but do any take into consideration the impact they have in such decisions? From what I have read, the basis for most of these increases are for future needs and problems which have not occurred yet based on hypothetical situations. My other issue is the fact that more than just City Residents are provided Electric Service for which they are being charged to fill the budgets of departments that serve ONLY City Residents. This amounts to simplify Taxation without Representation as Electric Customers outside City Limits do NOT have Representation on City Council. I highly suggest that the Council and Budget writers review their recommendations taking into account those who live outside the city limits and are not the recipients of the other services which are to benefit from the revenue these increases will produce. Please pass this communication on to the Council Members for their review. Sincerely Edward L Angwin Sr Little Creek, DE Page 34

EXHIBIT #3 Item #2. Regular Council Meeting of 06/23/2025 From: Poole, Naomi H To: Martine, Yvonne M.; Marney, Patricia; Dill, Jeffrey C; Johnson, T.; Kuntzi Paul (Dover PD) Cc: Hugg, Dave; Christiansen, Robin; Neil, Fred A.; Neil, Fred; Anderson, David; Bennett, Andria; Duca, Sharon; McNamara Rebecca (Dover PD); Whaley, LaVette F Subject: Memo from City Manager - Adjustment of Executive Position Compensation - Dover PD Date: Monday, June 9, 2025 12:35:19 PM Good Afternoon Team, The HR team is working diligently to ensure that the directive noted in the attached memo is followed accordingly. In my role, it is also important to note a few key points for the record. My first concern is the pay compression that continues to plague the non-bargaining scale. Union employees continue to see upward percentage growth in pay sometimes approximately 3-10+ percent higher than the Supervisors, Managers, and Directors that supervise them. Pay equity is an important component to any organization, so while it is great that pay compression remediation was noted and resolved for Chief and Major, I would be remiss to not mention the other non-bargaining employees that continue to experience the same obstacle. There are major consequences to pay compression, so my hope is that we can resolve this issue soon. Lastly, Delaware Code Title 29, 10004 (f), specifically speaks to the procedural guidelines of meeting minutes. It appears that the audio discussion on 6/28/2021 concerning approval of the 9% spread did not align with the approved meeting minutes found in the 6/28/2021 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Meeting minutes can be used as legal documents, and because of this, it has and still is my recommendation to amend the 6/28/2021 meeting minutes to align with the true intention of the directive in the audio for continuity purposes. My recommendation is only for auditing purposes. As stated above, HR will work to follow the directive noted in the attached memo. Best, H. Naomi Poole, MMHR Human Resources Director City of Dover Phone: (302) 736-7790 F: 302-736-7093 Email: npoole@dover.de.us Page 35

EXHIBIT #4 Item #2. CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Regular Council Meeting of 06/23/2025 2025-2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixty-Four Million Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($64,760,800) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: GENERAL FUND CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2025-2026 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 14,860,800 $ 11,180,500 RECEIPTS FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 781,100 767,900 LIBRARY REVENUES 153,100 151,200 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 155,000 180,000 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,616,400 1,540,000 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,797,000 1,722,000 MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 1,250,000 - POLICE EXTRA DUTY 497,500 514,000 PROPERTY TAXES 16,876,000 17,200,000 RECREATION REVENUE 145,000 145,000 FRANCHISE FEE 600,000 500,000 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 76,800 100,000 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 3,500,000 4,500,000 INVESTMENT INCOME 50,000 200,000 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 27,497,900 27,520,100 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS GENERAL GOV 1,679,500 1,788,200 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS PUBLIC WORKS 857,600 983,100 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS CENT SRVCS 2,035,700 1,793,700 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS FIN ADMIN 2,553,400 3,373,700 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 7,126,200 7,938,700 GRANTS: POLICE EXTRA DUTY 165,000 708,000 POLICE GRANTS FUND 145,000 165,000 POLICE PENSION GRANT 620,000 850,000 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 1,028,500 1,821,500 TRANSFERS FROM: TRANSFER TAX 2,000,000 2,400,000 LODGING TAX 500,000 500,000 AMBULANCE SERVICE 600,000 600,000 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 750,000 750,000 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 50,000 50,000 WATER/WASTEWATER 2,000,000 2,000,000 ELECTRIC 12,465,200 10,000,000 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 18,365,200 16,300,000 TOTAL REVENUES 54,017,800 53,580,300 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 68,878,600 $ 64,760,800 Page 36

2025-2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #2. GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2025-2026 2024/25 2025/26 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED CITY CLERK $ 486,800 $ 492,900 COUNCIL 266,500 276,600 PLANNING 898,800 1,079,800 CITY MANAGER 1,379,000 1,485,300 HUMAN RESOURCES 478,000 529,900 MAYOR 304,600 316,700 FIRE 1,013,800 1,133,800 LIFE SAFETY 1,222,500 1,664,100 CODE ENFORCEMENT 1,161,500 1,143,700 INSPECTIONS 769,400 769,100 POLICE 23,061,100 24,762,300 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 405,000 910,700 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 670,700 743,500 STREETS 797,000 899,800 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,788,500 2,047,300 STORMWATER 1,021,200 1,104,900 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 886,400 807,900 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 292,900 303,500 LIBRARY 2,146,000 2,378,800 RECREATION 1,583,300 1,653,300 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 958,600 1,012,700 FLEET MAINTENANCE 1,081,400 1,139,800 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 920,500 1,045,700 FINANCE 1,009,900 1,039,800 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,446,800 1,515,900 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 46,050,200 50,257,800 OTHER EXPENSES DEBT SERVICE 626,700 625,200 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000 INSURANCE 1,044,300 1,200,000 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,103,900 - OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES - 200,000 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 30,700 57,800 STREET LIGHTS 841,100 830,000 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,796,700 3,063,000 TRANSFERS TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 4,617,600 5,511,200 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 350,800 - APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 692,800 850,000 APPROP. TO TE GENERAL PENSION FUND 1,140,000 - TRANSFER TO FRANCHISE FEE RESERVE - 10,000 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY RESERVE 25,000 25,000 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 6,851,200 6,421,200 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 57,698,100 59,742,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 11,180,500 5,018,800 TOTALS $ 68,878,600 $ 64,760,800 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 37

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Seven Hundred and Eleven Thousand dollars ($13,711,000) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 8,463,200 $ 3,566,100 REVENUES MISCELLANEOUS RECIEPTS 20,000 - LINE OF CREDIT (HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES) 811,400 - STATE GRANTS - Other 2,493,900 3,924,500 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 4,617,600 5,720,400 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE - - TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 220,000 - TRANSFER FROM LODGING TAX 500,000 500,000 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 8,662,900 10,144,900 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 8,662,900 10,144,900 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 17,126,100 $ 13,711,000 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 EXPENDITURES BUDGET REVISED FIRE $ 614,400 $ 569,500 GROUNDS 80,000 85,000 LIBRARY - - RECREATION 2,029,800 330,000 CODE ENFORCEMENT - 135,000 INSPECTIONS - - POLICE 2,351,400 1,176,400 STREETS 2,973,100 2,870,000 STORMWATER 4,366,100 3,124,000 SANITATION - - CITY MANAGER - - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 172,200 110,700 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION - - FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 83,000 474,000 GENERAL FUND ENG - - PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 890,000 517,000 FLEET MAINTENANCE - 44,100 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 13,560,000 9,435,700 BUDGET BALANCE 3,566,100 4,275,300 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 17,126,100 $ 13,711,000 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 38

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Ten Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($810,800) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 759,400 $ 790,800 INTEREST EARNED 31,400 20,000 TOTALS $ 790,800 $ 810,800 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 790,800 $ 810,800 TOTALS $ 790,800 $ 810,800 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 39

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Five Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($1,504,700) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,524,900 $ 1,404,700 INTEREST EARNINGS 100,000 100,000 TOTALS $ 1,624,900 $ 1,504,700 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 1,624,900 $ 1,504,700 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ (220,200) $ - TOTALS $ 1,404,700 $ 1,504,700 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 40

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Thousand dollars ($100,000) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: OPERATING REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 386,900 $ 100,000 INTEREST EARNINGS 3,000 - TOTALS $ 389,900 $ 100,000 OPERATING EXPENSES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 289,900 $ - CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100,000 100,000 TOTALS $ 100,000 $ 100,000 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 41

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. SANITATION CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 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 Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($5,500,200) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: OPERATING REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ 331,800 RECEIPTS SANITATION SERVICES 4,851,600 5,168,400 TOTALS $ 4,851,600 $ 5,500,200 OPERATING EXPENSES 2024/25 2025/26 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED SANITATION OPERATIONS $ 3,140,600 $ 3,282,900 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 500,200 615,800 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY RESERVES 140,000 - TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 739,000 735,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,519,800 4,633,700 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 331,800 866,500 TOTALS $ 4,851,600 $ 5,500,200 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 42

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. SANITATION CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand dollars ($735,000) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 207,000 $ - TRANSFER FROM OPERATING FUND 739,000 735,000 LINE OF CREDIT (HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES) 245,000 - TOTALS $ 1,191,000 $ 735,000 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED SANITATION CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 1,191,000 $ 735,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,191,000 735,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - TOTALS $ 1,191,000 $ 735,000 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 43

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WATER FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Seven Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($9,792,900) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,754,600 $ 1,295,000 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,754,600 1,295,000 BASE REVENUE STATE GRANT 17,500 - WATER SERVICES 6,566,900 7,568,500 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 450,500 464,000 WATER IMPACT FEES 230,000 250,000 INTEREST - WATER 100,000 150,000 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 65,200 65,400 TOTAL REVENUES 7,430,100 8,497,900 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 9,184,700 $ 9,792,900 Page 44

2025-2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #2. WATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2025-2026 2024/25 2025/26 DIRECT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 425,700 $ 416,600 WATER DEPARTMENT 881,300 971,000 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3,201,500 3,081,500 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 4,508,500 4,469,100 OTHER EXPENSES DEBT SERVICE - WATER 695,600 543,000 APPROP TO PENSION FUND 109,500 - INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,023,100 750,900 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 25,000 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 1,848,200 1,318,900 TRANSFER TO: GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 1,000,000 1,000,000 WATER IMP AND EXT 503,000 1,280,600 ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 5,000 5,000 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,533,000 2,310,600 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,889,700 8,098,600 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,295,000 1,694,300 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 9,184,700 $ 9,792,900 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 45

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Nine Hundred and Twenty-Four Thousand One Hundred dollars ($8,924,100) 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 begining July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,317,800 $ 93,500 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,317,800 93,500 REVENUES STATE LOAN FUND - WATER - 2,217,500 MISCELLANEOUS RECIEPTS 75,100 - STATE GRANT - WATER 4,018,000 5,000,000 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 503,000 1,280,600 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE - 282,500 INTEREST INCOME 50,000 50,000 TOTAL REVENUES 4,646,100 8,830,600 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 8,963,900 $ 8,924,100 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED ENGINEERING $ 26,900 $ - WATER 7,886,700 3,098,600 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 956,800 5,682,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,870,400 8,780,600 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 93,500 143,500 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 8,963,900 $ 8,924,100 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 46

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WASTEWATER FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixteen Million Two Hundred and Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($16,218,700) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 3,942,400 $ 3,507,000 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,942,400 3,507,000 BASE REVENUE WASTEWATER SERVICES 4,193,600 5,131,300 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,672,600 4,775,400 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,977,400 2,369,800 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 230,000 235,000 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 100,000 200,000 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 50,200 200 TOTAL REVENUES 10,223,800 12,711,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 14,166,200 $ 16,218,700 Page 47

2025-2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #2. WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2025-2026 2024/25 2025/26 DIRECT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 382,000 $ 519,900 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 1,369,000 1,524,400 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,751,000 2,044,300 OTHER EXPENSES DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 614,200 644,000 APPROP TO PENSION FUND 4,600 - KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 5,198,600 5,822,500 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 724,900 935,200 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 6,000 6,000 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,548,300 7,407,700 TRANSFER TO: GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,329,900 2,694,900 ELETRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 5,000 5,000 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 2,359,900 3,724,900 TOTAL EXPENSES 10,659,200 13,176,900 BUDGET BALANCES BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 3,507,000 3,041,800 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,507,000 3,041,800 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 14,166,200 $ 16,218,700 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 48

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Five Hundred and Thirty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($3,539,200) 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 begining July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 3,760,900 $ 787,100 REVENUES STATE GRANT 454,000 - TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 1,329,900 2,694,900 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 287,200 7,200 INTEREST INCOME 20,000 50,000 TOTAL REVENUES 2,091,100 2,752,100 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 5,852,000 $ 3,539,200 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED WASTEWATER $ 5,064,100 $ 2,702,100 TOTAL EXPENSES 5,064,100 2,702,100 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 787,100 837,100 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 787,100 837,100 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 5,851,200 $ 3,539,200 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 49

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($636,200) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 594,500 $ 616,200 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 594,500 616,200 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 21,700 20,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 21,700 20,000 TOTALS $ 616,200 $ 636,200 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 616,200 $ 636,200 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 616,200 636,200 TOTALS $ 616,200 $ 636,200 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 50

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($634,800) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 593,100 $ 614,800 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 593,100 614,800 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 21,700 20,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 21,700 20,000 TOTALS $ 614,800 $ 634,800 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 600,100 $ 634,800 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 614,800 634,800 TOTALS $ 614,800 $ 634,800 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 51

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($2,132,700) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 2,012,700 $ 2,082,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 2,012,700 2,082,700 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 70,000 50,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 70,000 50,000 TOTALS $ 2,082,700 $ 2,132,700 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 2,082,700 $ 2,132,700 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,082,700 2,132,700 TOTALS $ 2,082,700 $ 2,132,700 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 52

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Two Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred dollars ($6,264,600) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 5,864,600 $ 6,064,600 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,864,600 6,064,600 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 200,000 200,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 200,000 200,000 TOTALS $ 6,064,600 $ 6,264,600 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 6,064,600 $ 6,264,600 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 6,064,600 6,264,600 TOTALS $ 6,064,600 $ 6,264,600 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 53

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($336,700) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 317,700 $ 326,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 317,700 326,700 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 9,000 10,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 9,000 10,000 TOTALS $ 326,700 $ 336,700 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 326,700 $ 336,700 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 326,700 336,700 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 326,700 $ 336,700 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 54

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($338,700) 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, 2025 andending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 317,800 $ 326,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 317,800 326,700 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 8,900 12,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 8,900 12,000 TOTALS $ 326,700 $ 338,700 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 326,700 $ 338,700 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 326,700 338,700 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 326,700 $ 338,700 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 55

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hurdred Fifty-Eight Million Seven Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred dollars ($158,710,000) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 56,251,000 $ 52,519,600 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (7,100,000) - BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 49,151,000 52,519,600 BASE REVENUE DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 91,131,200 101,796,900 UTILITY TAX 1,356,100 1,348,500 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 608,000 700,000 RENT REVENUE 136,000 135,000 GREEN ENERGY 135,000 135,000 INTEREST EARNINGS 2,775,000 2,000,000 TRANSFER FROM DEPR. RESERVE 2,961,800 - TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS (ERP) 75,000 75,000 TOTAL REVENUES 99,178,100 106,190,400 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 148,329,100 $ 158,710,000 Page 56

2025-2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #2. ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2025-2026 2024/25 2025/26 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED POWER SUPPLY $ 24,945,600 $ 26,631,500 SOLAR ENERGY 3,700,800 3,361,200 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 381,900 375,100 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 701,800 729,900 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 6,429,200 6,465,100 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 70,500 87,500 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 11,932,000 12,675,700 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 13,645,200 17,001,700 CAPACITY CHARGES 9,920,500 22,291,100 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 71,727,500 89,618,800 PLANT OPERATIONS 2,296,800 2,239,600 GENERATIONS FUELS 191,300 28,500 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (147,000) (108,300) PJM CREDITS (262,800) (188,000) CAPACITY CREDITS (10,404,300) (9,336,100) GENERATION SUBTOTAL (8,326,000) (7,364,300) POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 63,401,500 82,254,500 DIRECT EXPENDITURES TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 5,205,100 5,743,600 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,937,000 2,052,000 ADMINISTRATION 1,129,100 1,751,900 METER READING 529,800 569,400 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 1,067,500 1,159,400 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 9,868,500 11,276,300 OTHER EXPENSES: UTILITY TAX 1,356,100 1,348,500 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 300,000 100,000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 50,000 50,000 LEGAL EXPENSES 50,000 50,000 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 954,000 - GREEN ENERGY GRANT 135,000 - INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 4,868,200 5,123,800 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,000 20,000 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 619,300 650,000 DEBT SERVICE 1,441,900 1,376,300 STORM EXPENSE 150,000 150,000 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 9,944,500 8,868,600 TRANSFER TO: IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION - 10,538,300 GENERAL FUND 12,465,000 10,000,000 OTHER RESERVES 30,000 135,000 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 100,000 100,000 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 12,595,000 20,773,300 TOTAL EXPENSES 95,809,500 123,172,700 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 52,519,600 35,537,300 TOTALS $ 148,329,100 $ 158,710,000 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 57

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Three Hundred and Forty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($20,349,200) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 19,464,400 $ 9,610,900 REVENUES GRANT/BOND/LOAN - 10,538,300 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 1,000,000 200,000 TRF FROM DEPRECIATION RSV 1,849,000 - TRF FROM FUTURE CAPACITY 2,000,000 - TOTAL REVENUES 4,849,000 10,738,300 TOTALS $ 24,313,400 $ 20,349,200 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 1,078,600 $ 60,000 ELECTRIC GENERATION 2,233,000 460,000 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 3,905,400 2,400,000 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 7,485,500 5,964,000 METER READING - 50,800 ERP SYSTEM - 1,803,500 TOTAL EXPENSES 14,702,500 10,738,300 BUDGET BALANCE 9,610,900 9,610,900 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 24,313,400 $ 20,349,200 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 58

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Forty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred dollars ($1,047,400) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 969,300 $ 1,012,400 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS 43,100 35,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 43,100 35,000 TOTALS $ 1,012,400 $ 1,047,400 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 1,012,400 $ 1,047,400 TOTALS $ 1,012,400 $ 1,047,400 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 59

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seventeen Million Seven Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven dollars ($17,717,700) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 21,778,500 $ 17,367,700 INTEREST EARNINGS 400,000 350,000 TOTALS $ 22,178,500 $ 17,717,700 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E $ 4,810,800 $ - CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 17,367,700 17,717,700 TOTALS $ 22,178,500 $ 17,717,700 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 60

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Nine Hundred Ninety Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($13,990,300) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 14,920,300 $ 13,490,300 INTEREST EARNINGS 570,000 500,000 TOTALS $ 15,490,300 $ 13,990,300 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E 2,000,000 $ - CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 13,490,300 $ 13,990,300 TOTALS $ 15,490,300 $ 13,990,300 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 61

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Eighten Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($918,200) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 853,500 $ 888,200 INTEREST EARNINGS 34,700 30,000 TOTALS $ 888,200 $ 918,200 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 888,200 $ 918,200 TOTALS $ 888,200 $ 918,200 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 62

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million One Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred dollars($10,164,600) 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 Governmentfor the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,444,600 $ 9,804,600 INTEREST EARNINGS 360,000 360,000 TOTALS $ 9,804,600 $ 10,164,600 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,804,600 10,164,600 TOTALS $ 9,804,600 $ 10,164,600 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 63

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100 STATE GRANT 750,000 750,000 TOTALS $ 750,100 $ 750,100 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 64

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars ($50,100) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100 POLICE FINES 50,000 50,000 TOTALS $ 50,100 $ 50,100 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 50,000 $ 50,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100 TOTALS $ 50,100 $ 50,100 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 65

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million One Thousand Seven Hundreddollars ($8,001,700) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: OPERATING REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,424,700 $ 6,449,700 INTEREST INCOME 200,000 200,000 PREMIUM FROM CITY 1,300,000 1,352,000 TOTALS $ 6,924,700 $ 8,001,700 OPERATING EXPENSES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 140,000 $ 300,000 INSURANCE 280,000 300,000 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 32,000 30,000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 23,000 30,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 475,000 660,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 6,449,700 7,341,700 TOTALS $ 6,924,700 $ 8,001,700 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 66

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($521,900) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: OPERATING REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ - $ 521,900 GRANTS REVENUE 868,200 - TOTALS $ 868,200 $ 521,900 OPERATING EXPENSES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 346,300 $ - CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 521,900 521,900 TOTALS $ 868,200 $ 521,900 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 67

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. LIBRARY GRANT FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred One Thousand One Hundred Fifty dollars ($401,150) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: OPERATING REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 159,917 $ - STATE GRANT 396,939 397,400 FEDERAL GRANT 3,738 3,750 OTHER GRANTS - - TOTALS $ 560,594 $ 401,150 OPERATING EXPENSES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED STATE GRANTS FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 44,096 $ 30,800 OFFICE SUPPLIES 48,095 30,000 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 17,418 10,000 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 57,955 37,000 BOOKS 159,412 145,000 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 12,101 6,000 COMPUTER HARDWARE 47,653 30,000 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 98,736 85,000 POSTAGE 121 100 ADVERTISING 11,089 10,000 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 5,688 5,000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 43,500 - OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 3,339 2,000 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 7,153 6,000 STATE GRANT PROG EXP 500 500 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 556,856 397,400 FEDERAL GRANTS PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 3,738 3,750 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 3,738 3,750 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 560,594 401,150 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - TOTALS $ 560,594 $ 401,150 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 68

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. CDBG GRANT FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Three dollars ($339,933) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: OPERATING REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED PRIOR YEAR BALANCE 339,365 - CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 309,594 339,933 - TOTALS $ 648,959 $ 339,933 OPERATING EXPENSES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED EXPENDITURES PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM $ 90,516 $ - PRIOR YEAR DIFMH RENOVATIONS - - PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 71,115 - PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 59,399 - PRIOR YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLAB 12,360 - PRIOR YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE 23,077 - PRIOR YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 82,899 - CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 106,235 87,846 CURRENT YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - 25,000 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 55,000 - CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY REPAIRS - 25,000 CURRENT YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE RENOVATIONS 31,440 15,000 CURRENT YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE OPERATIONS - 25,000 CURRENT YEAR MILFORD HOUSING H/O REHAB - 35,000 CURRENT YEAR PEOPLES COMMUNITY CENTER REHAB - 40,000 CURRENT YEAR PEOPLES COMMUNITY CENTER OPERATIONS - 22,700 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 40,000 - CURRENT YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLAB 15,000 - CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 61,919 64,387 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 648,959 339,933 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - TOTALS $ 648,959 $ 339,933 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 69

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. 210 - ARPA FUNDING CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($348,500) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: OPERATING REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,864,200 $ 348,500 INTEREST INCOME 75,000 - TOTALS $ 2,939,200 $ 348,500 OPERATING EXPENSES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED EXPENDITURES PROGRAM EXPENSE/SUPPLIES $ 1,189,700 $ - CONSTRUCTION 1,401,000 - TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,590,700 - CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 348,500 348,500 TOTALS $ 2,939,200 $ 348,500 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 70

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. 207 - POLICE GRANTS FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand dollars ($165,000) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: OPERATING REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,318,700 $ - STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 619,400 165,000 TOTALS $ 2,938,100 $ 165,000 OPERATING EXPENSES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED EXPENDITURES MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES PROGRAM EXPENSE 1,421,100 - POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP - - TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - - CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 739,000 - ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES TRAINING 20,000 - TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,180,100 - OTHER FINANCING USES OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 758,000 165,000 TOTAL FINANCING USES 758,000 165,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - TOTALS $ 2,938,100 $ 165,000 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 71

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. LODGING TAX FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million dollars ($1,000,000) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ - LODGING TAXES 1,000,000 1,000,000 TOTALS $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 500,000 $ 500,000 TRANSFER TO GOVT CAPITAL FUND 500,000 500,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,000,000 1,000,000 TOTALS $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 72

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. 209 - POLICE GRANTS FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand and Nine Hundred Twenty-Four dollars ($219,900) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: OPERATING REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 185,700 $ - STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 780,000 219,900 TOTALS $ 965,700 $ 219,900 OPERATING EXPENSES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 170,000 219,900 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES TOTAL EXPENDITURES 170,000 219,900 OTHER FINANCING USES OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 12,000 - TOTAL FINANCING USES 12,000 - CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 783,700 - TOTALS $ 965,700 $ 219,900 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 73

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand dollars ($132,000) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: OPERATING REVENUES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ - $ 42,000 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 40,000 45,000 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 45,000 TOTALS $ 82,200 $ 132,000 OPERATING EXPENSES 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED EXPENDITURES TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS $ 43,000 $ 58,200 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 30,000 45,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 73,000 103,200 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - 28,800 TOTALS $ 73,000 $ 132,000 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 74

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Four Hundred Thousand dollars ($2,400,000) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ - REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 2,000,000 2,400,000 TOTALS $ 2,000,000 $ 2,400,000 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 2,000,000 $ 2,400,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - TOTALS $ 2,000,000 $ 2,400,000 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 75

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hunddred and Thirty-Four Thousnd dollars ($734,000) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 734,000 $ 734,000 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND - - TOTALS $ 734,000 $ 734,000 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED PROGRAM EXPENSE $ - $ - CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 734,000 734,000 TOTALS $ 734,000 $ 734,000 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 76

CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-11 Item #2. AMULANCE SERVICE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2025-2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollars ($850,000) 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026: CASH RECEIPTS 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ - AMBULANCE FEE 850,000 850,000 TOTALS $ 1,000,000 $ 850,000 BUDGET SUMMARY 2024/25 2025/26 BUDGET REVISED TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 600,000 $ 600,000 TRANSFER TO RESERVE 250,000 250,000 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - - TOTALS $ 850,000 $ 850,000 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: JUNE 23, 2025 Page 77

Item #3. COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND Page 78

Item #3. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025 100-10-12-99-000-53037 Current Balance- $ 2,372.69 BUDGETED COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR COMMUNITY $ 25,000.00 AMOUNT NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT. FINAL BUDGET $ 25,000.00 TOTAL DATE COUNCIL SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # TOTAL CHARGES YEAR TO DATE BALANCE Councilman Sudler authorized the designation of $1,500 of his community enhancement Email from Roy Sudler dated 07/01/2024 and an A 2nd Chance A Haven for Abused and Battered funds to Ms. Faye White at A 2nd Chance, for their Annual Veterans Honorary Dinner invoice dated 07/02/2024 7/2/2024 Sudler $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $23,500.00 Women and Children Council President Anderson authorized the designation of $500 of his community Email from David Anderson dated 06/18/24 and Email Women and Children Transformation Ministry enhancement funds to the Women and Children Transformation Ministry International, & Letter from William Snorton, Jr. received 06/16/2024 7/8/2024 Anderson $500.00 $2,000.00 $23,000.00 International, Inc. Inc. for their Boys to Men Development Program for Gas cards. Council President Anderson authorized the designation of $500 of his community Email from David Anderson dated 06/25/24 and email 7/8/2024 Anderson Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) enhancement funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) for their from Anthony (Tony) Velazquez dated 06/25/24 $500.00 $2,500.00 $22,500.00 Baila Con Dover Festival. Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of $200.00 of her community Email from Tricia Arndt dated 07/08/2024 and email 7/8/2024 Arndt United Way enhancement funds to United Way for their "Book Bash." from Kenyatta Livingston dated 07/07/2024 $200.00 $2,700.00 $22,300.00 Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of $300 of his community enhancement Email from Gerald Rocha dated 07/07/2024 and email 7/8/2024 Rocha United Way funds to United Way for their "Book Bash." from Kenyatta Livingston dated 07/07/2024 $300.00 $3,000.00 $22,000.00 Councilman Hare authorized the designation of $300 of his community enhancement Email from Bill Hare dated 07/08/2024 and an email 7/8/2024 Hare Dover Police Department funds to the Dover Police Department for their Summer Event. from Sgt. Jennifer Lynch dated 07/08/2024 $300.00 $3,300.00 $21,700.00 Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of $350 of her community enhancement Email from Tricia Arndt dated 07/08/2024 and an email 7/8/2024 Arndt Dover Police Department funds to the Dover Police Department for their Summer Event. from Sgt. Jennifer Lynch dated 07/08/2024 $350.00 $3,650.00 $21,350.00 Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $100 of his community enhancement Email from Fred Neil dated 07/08/2024 and an email 7/8/2024 Neil Dover Police Department funds to the Dover Police Department for their Summer Event. from Sgt. Jennifer Lynch dated 07/08/2024 $100.00 $3,750.00 $21,250.00 Council President Anderson authorized the designation of $250 of his community Email from David Anderson dated 07/09/2024 and 7/9/2024 Anderson United Way enhancement funds to United Way for their "Book Bash." email from Kenyatta Livingston dated 07/07/2024 $250.00 $4,000.00 $21,000.00 Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of $500 of his community enhancement Email from Gerald Rocha dated 07/09/24 and email 7/9/2024 Rocha Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) for their Baila Con Dover from Anthony (Tony) Velazquez dated 06/25/24 $500.00 $4,500.00 $20,500.00 Festival. Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $250 of her community Email from Julia Pillsbury dated 7/11/24 and email 7/11/2024 Pillsbury Caribbean Culture Awareness Inc. enhancement funds to the Caribbean Culture Awareness Inc. for their Delaware from Eveann Jerry dated 7/11/24 $250.00 $4,750.00 $20,250.00 Caribbean Carnival. Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of $200 of his community enhancement Email from Gerald Rocha dated 07/17/2024 and an 7/17/2024 Rocha Dover Police Department $200.00 $4,950.00 $20,050.00 funds to the Dover Police Department for their Summer Event. email from Sgt. Jennifer Lynch dated 07/08/2024 Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of $300 of his community enhancement Email from Brian Lewis dated 07/19/2024 and an A 2nd Chance A Haven for Abused and Battered 7/19/2024 Lewis funds to Ms. Faye White at A 2nd Chance, for their Annual Veterans Honorary Dinner. invoice dated 07/02/2024 $300.00 $5,250.00 $19,750.00 Women and Children Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $250 of his community enhancement Email from Fred Neil dated 7/23/24 and email from 7/23/2024 Neil Persimmon Park Place $250.00 $5,500.00 $19,500.00 funds to Persimmon Park Place for the Backpack Giveaway. Karen, Park Manager dated 7/23/24 Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of $250 of her community enhancement Email from Tricia Arndt dated 7/23/24 and email from 7/23/2024 Arndt Persimmon Park Place $250.00 $5,750.00 $19,250.00 funds to Persimmon Park Place for the Backpack Giveaway. Karen, Park Manager dated 7/23/24 Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $300 of his community enhancement Email from Andre Boggerty dated 07/25/24 and email 7/25/2024 Boggerty Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) for their Baila Con Dover from Anthony (Tony) Velazquez dated 06/25/24 $300.00 $6,050.00 $18,950.00 Festival. Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of $200 of his community enhancement Email from Gerald Rocha, Sr. dated 07/25/2024 and A 2nd Chance A Haven for Abused and Battered 7/25/2024 Rocha funds to Ms. Faye White at A 2nd Chance, for their Annual Veterans Honorary Dinner. an invoice dated 07/01/2024 $200.00 $6,250.00 $18,750.00 Women and Children Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of $200 of his community enhancement Email from Brian Lewis dated 08/20/2024 and email 8/21/2024 Lewis Children's Beach House funds to the Children's Beach house for their Back to School Drive. from Armina Domingue dated 08/20/2024 $200.00 $6,450.00 $18,550.00 Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of $300 of his community enhancement Email from Gerald Rocha, Sr. dated 08/22/2024 and 8/23/2024 Rocha I Am My Sisters Keeper (MSK) funds to I Am My Sister's Keeper (MSK-Dover) an email from Marcille "Dee" Sewell dated 08/22/2024 $300.00 $6,750.00 $18,250.00 Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of $500 of his community enhancement Email from Brian Lewis dated 08/07/24 and a letter 8/27/2024 Lewis Tracy Palmer Ministries funds to the Tracy Palmer Ministries. from the Tracy Palmer Ministries dated 07/22/24 $500.00 $7,250.00 $17,750.00 Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $500 of his community enhancement Email from Andre Boggerty dated 09/03/2024 and an 9/3/2024 Boggerty I Am My Sisters Keeper (MSK) funds to I Am My Sister's Keeper (MSK-Dover). email from Marcille "Dee" Sewell dated 08/22/2024 $500.00 $7,750.00 $17,250.00 Page 79

Item #3. Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $500 of his community enhancement Email from Andre Boggerty dated 09/09/24 and Email Women and Children Transformation Ministry funds to the Women and Children Transformation Ministry International, Inc. for their & Letter from William Snorton, Jr. recived 09/09/2024 9/9/2024 Boggerty $500.00 $8,250.00 $16,750.00 International, Inc. Boys to Men and their Girls Breaking Barriers program. Council President Anderson authorized the designation of $300 of his community Email from David Anderson dated 09/10/2024 and 9/10/2024 Anderson Concerned Citizens of the Community enhancement funds to Concerned Citizens of the Community for porta potties for their email from Elizabeth Daniels dated 09/09/2024 $300.00 $8,550.00 $16,450.00 First 1NA Inaugural day and Summer Music Festival. Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $150 of his community enhancement Email from Fred Neil dated 09/11/2024 and email from 9/10/2024 Neil Concerned Citizens of the Community funds to Concerned Citizens of the Community for porta potties for their First 1NA Elizabeth Daniels dated 09/09/2024 $150.00 $8,700.00 $16,300.00 Inaugural day and Summer Music Festival. Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of $500 of his community enhancement Email from Brian Lewis dated 09/16/24 and a letter 9/16/2024 Lewis People's Community Center funds to the People's Community Center for their Janie's Hands Veterans Transitional from the Frances Perry, Director dated 09/11/24 $500.00 $9,200.00 $15,800.00 Housing Program Inc. Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $250 of her community Email from Julia Pillsbury dated 9/16/24 and email 9/16/2024 Pillsbury Delmar Community Service Federation enhancement funds to the Delmar Community Service Federation for their First Health from Mildred Polk, President dated 9/3/24 $250.00 $9,450.00 $15,550.00 Fair. Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $250 of her community Email from Julia Pillsbury dated 09/17/2024 and email 9/17/2024 Pillsbury Dover Police Department $250.00 $9,700.00 $15,300.00 enhancement funds to the Faith and Blue Weekend from M/Cpl. Lee Killen dated 09/17/2024. Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of $250 of her community enhancement Email from Tricia Arndt dated 09/17/2024 and email 9/17/2024 Arndt Dover Police Department $250.00 $9,950.00 $15,050.00 funds to the Faith and Blue Weekend. from M/Cpl. Lee Killen dated 09/17/2024. Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $250 of his community enhancement Email from Andre Boggerty dated 09/17/2024 and 9/17/2024 Boggerty Dover Police Department funds to the Faith and Blue Weekend. email from M/Cpl. Lee Killen dated 09/17/2024. $250.00 $10,200.00 $14,800.00 Councilman Hare authorized the designation of $300 of his community enhancement Email from Bill Hare dated 09/17/2024 and email from 9/17/2024 Hare Dover Police Department $300.00 $10,500.00 $14,500.00 funds to the Faith and Blue Weekend. M/Cpl. Lee Killen dated 09/17/2024. Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $250 of his community enhancement Email from Fred Neil dated 09/17/2024 and email from 9/17/2024 Neil Dover Police Department $250.00 $10,750.00 $14,250.00 funds to the Faith and Blue Weekend. M/Cpl. Lee Killen dated 09/17/2024. Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of $500 of his community enhancement Email from Gerald Rocha dated 09/24/24 and Email & Women and Children Transformation Ministry funds to the Women and Children Transformation Ministry International, Inc. for their Letter from William Snorton, Jr. received 09/16/2024 9/24/2024 Rocha $500.00 $11,250.00 $13,750.00 International, Inc. Boys to Men and their Girls Breaking Barriers program. Council President Anderson authorized the designation of $52.31 of his community Email from David Anderson to the City Clerk's Office enhancement funds to the Dover Post for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing dated 09/30/2024 and an invoice dated 09/30/2024 9/30/2024 Anderson Independent Newsmedia, Inc. $52.31 $11,302.31 $13,697.69 advertisement for the Innovative Readiness Training Program Public Notice that ran on 09/29/2024. Councilman Hare authorized the designation of $52.31 of his community enhancement Email from Bill Hare to the City Clerk's Office dated funds to the Dover Post for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing advertisement for the 09/30/2024 and an invoice dated 10/31/2024 10/31/2024 Hare Independent Newsmedia, Inc. $52.31 $11,354.62 $13,645.38 Innovative Readiness Training Program Public Notice that ran on 10/06/2024. Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $52.31 of his community enhancement Email from Fred Neil to the City Clerk's Office dated funds to the Dover Post for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing advertisement for the 10/01/2024 and an invoice dated 10/31/2024 10/31/2024 Neil Independent Newsmedia, Inc. $52.31 $11,406.93 $13,593.07 Innovative Readiness Training Program Public Notice that ran on 10/13/2024. Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of $52.31 of his community enhancement Email from Gerald Rocha to the 10/08/2024 and an funds to the Dover Post for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing advertisement for the invoice dated 10/31/2024 10/31/2024 Rocha Independent Newsmedia, Inc. $52.31 $11,459.24 $13,540.76 Innovative Readiness Training Program Public Notice that ran on 10/20/2024. Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of $500 of his community enhancement Email from Brain lewis dated 11/19/2024 and an letter 11/19/2024 Lewis The Shepherd Place, Inc. funds to The Shepherd Place, Inc. from Tasha Schott Executive Director dated $500.00 $11,959.24 $13,040.76 11/19/2024 Councilman Hare authorized the designation of $500 of his community enhancement Email from Bill Hare dated 11/19/2024 and an letter 11/19/2024 Hare The Shepherd Place, Inc. funds to The Shepherd Place, Inc. from Tasha Scott Executive Director dated 11/19/2024 $500.00 $12,459.24 $12,540.76 Council President Anderson authorized the designation of $400 of his community Email from David Anderson dated 11/19/2024 and an 11/19/2024 Anderson Concerned Citizens of the Community enhancement funds to Concerned Citizens of the Community letter from Tasha Scott Executive Director dated $400.00 $12,859.24 $12,140.76 11/19/2024 Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $500 of his community enhancement Email from Andre Boggerty dated 11/22/2024 and an 11/22/2024 Boggerty The Shepherd Place, Inc. funds to The Shepherd Place, Inc. letter from Tasha Scott Executive Director dated $500.00 $13,359.24 $11,640.76 11/19/2024 Council President Anderson authorized the designation of $497.69 of his community Email from David Anderson dated 12/062024 and an 11/19/2024 Anderson Inner City Cultural League enhancement funds to the Inner City Cultural League for their Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. email from Ruben Saslters, CEO dated 12/05/2024 $497.69 $13,856.93 $11,143.07 Program for 2025. Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $400 of his community enhancement Email from Andre Boggerty dated 12/16/2024 and an 12/16/2024 Boggerty The People's Community Center funds to The People's Community Center for their Veterans Resources Center. email from Dr. Hodge Director and Frances Perry $400.00 $14,256.93 $10,743.07 dated 12/16/2024 Councilman Hare authorized the designation of $500 of his community enhancement Email from Bill Hare dated 01/09/2025 and a letter 1/9/2025 Hare NeighborGood Partners funds to the NeighborGood Partners from Randy Kunkle, Board President & Karen B. $500.00 $14,756.93 $10,243.07 Speakman, Executive Director dated 01/09/2025 Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of $300 of her community enhancement Email from Tricia Arndt dated 01/09/2025 and a letter funds to the NeighborGood Partners. from Randy Kunkle, Board President & Karen B. 1/9/2025 Arndt NeighborGood Partners $300.00 $15,056.93 $9,943.07 Speakman, Executive Director dated 01/09/2025. Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $100 of her community Email from Julia Pillsbury dated 01/09/2025 and a 1/9/2025 Pillsbury NeighborGood Partners enhancement funds to the NeighborGood Partners letter from Randy Kunkle, Board President & Karen B. $100.00 $15,156.93 $9,843.07 Speakman, Executive Director dated 01/09/2025 Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $100 of his community enhancement Email from Fred Neil dated 01/09/2025 and a letter 1/9/2025 Neil NeighborGood Partners funds to the NeighborGood Partners. from Randy Kunkle, Board President & Karen B. $100.00 $15,256.93 $9,743.07 Speakman, Executive Director dated 01/09/2025 Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $750 of her community Email from Julia Pillsbury dated 01/09/2025 and a 1/9/2025 Pillsbury Dover Fire Department enhancement funds to the Dover Fire Department. letter from Chief David Carey dated 01/09/2025 $750.00 $16,006.93 $8,993.07 Page 80

Item #3. Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $500.00 of her community Email from Julia Pillsbury Dated 1/9/2025 and Letter 1/15/2025 Pillsbury Dover Police Athletic League (PAL) $500.00 $16,506.93 $8,493.07 enhancement funds to the 2025 Youth Police Academy from Corporal Anthony Smith received 01/15/2025 Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $100 of his community enhancement Email from Fred Neil dated 1/15/2025 and email from 1/15/2025 Neil Caribbean Culture Awareness Inc. funds to the Caribbean Culture Awareness Inc. for their 2nd Annual Delaware Caribbean Eveann Jerry dated 1/14/20254 $100.00 $16,606.93 $8,393.07 Carnival. Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $1500.00 of his community Email from Andre Boggerty dated 1/28/2025 and email 1/28/2025 Boggerty Northern Delaware Chapter of GMWA enhancement funds to the Northern Delaware Chapter of GMWA for their Performing from Andre Boggerty dated 1/28/2025 $1,500.00 $18,106.93 $6,893.07 Arts Workshop. Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $25.00 of his community enhancement Email from Fred Neil dated 1/28/2025 and email from funds to the Northern Delaware Chapter of GMWA for their Performing Arts Workshop. Andre Boggerty dated 1/28/2025 1/28/2025 Neil Northern Delaware Chapter of GMWA $25.00 $18,131.93 $6,868.07 Councilman Hare authorized the designation of $300.00 of his community enhancement Email from Bill Hare dated 1/29/2025 and email from 1/30/2025 Hare Northern Delaware Chapter of GMWA funds to the Northern Delaware Chapter of GMWA for their Performing Arts Workshop. Andre Boggerty dated 1/28/2025 $450.00 $18,581.93 $6,418.07 Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $250.00 of his community Email from Andre Boggerty dated 2/24/2025 and email Delaware Recreation Education Athletics and enhancement funds to the Delaware Recreation Education Athletics and Mentoring from La Mar Gunn, Sr. dated 2/19/25 2/24/2025 Boggerty $250.00 $18,831.93 $6,168.07 Mentoring Association (Dream) Association (Dream). Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of $300.00 of his community enhancement Email from Brian Lewis dated 03-02-2025 and flyers 3/3/2025 Lewis Tracy Palmer Ministries funds to the Easter Egg Hunt at the Elizabeth W. Murphey School. from the Tracy Palmer Ministries $300.00 $19,131.93 $5,868.07 Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $100.00 of her community Email from Julia Pillsbury dated 03/06/2025 and a 3/6/2025 Pillsbury Inner City Cultural League enhancement funds to the Inner City Cultural League for their Do More 24 Delaware letter from Elizabeth Daniels, Chairwoman dated $100.00 $19,231.93 $5,768.07 event. 03/05/2025 Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $100.00 of his community enhancement Email from Fred Neil dated 03/24/2025 and email from 3/24/2025 Neil Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) for their Baila Con Dover Anthony (Tony) Velazquez dated 03/22/2025 $100.00 $19,331.93 $5,668.07 Festival. Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $100 of his community enhancement Email from Fred Neil dated 04/30/2025 and email from 4/30/2025 Neil Concerned Citizens of the Community funds to Concerned Citizens of the Community for their Juneteenth event Elizabeth Daniels dated 04/29/2025 $100.00 $19,431.93 $5,568.07 Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of $447.69 of his community Email from Gerald Rocha dated 05/30/2025 and email 5/30/2025 Rocha Concerned Citizens of the Community enhancement funds to Concerned Citizens of the Community for their Juneteenth event from Elizabeth Daniels dated 04/29/2025 $447.69 $19,879.62 $5,120.38 Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of $125.00 of his community Email from Donyale Hall dated 06/13/2025 and email 6/11/2025 Arndt Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) enhancement funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) for their 3rd from Anthony Velazquez dated 06/02/2025 $250.00 $20,129.62 $4,870.38 Annual Baila Con Dover Latin Festival. Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of $200.00 of his community Email from Brian Lewis dated 06/11/2025 and an email 6/12/2025 Lewis Friends of the Dover Library enhancement funds to the Friends of the Dover Library for the Blackshear Park Little from Janet Carter dated 06/11/2025 $200.00 $20,329.62 $4,670.38 Library. Councilwoman Hall authorized the designation of $125.00 of her community Email from Donyale Hall dated 06/13/2025 and email 6/13/2025 Hall Concerned Citizens of the Community enhancement funds to Concerned Citizens of the Community for their Juneteenth event. from Elizabeth Daniels dated 04/29/2025 $125.00 $20,454.62 $4,545.38 Councilwoman Hall authorized the designation of $125.00 of her community Email from Donyale Hall dated 06/13/2025 and email 6/13/2025 Hall Inner City Cultural League enhancement funds to Inner City Cultural League for their 35th Annual African American from the Board of Directors dated 04/14/2025 $147.69 $20,602.31 $4,397.69 Festival . Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $125.00 of his community enhancement Email from Donyale Hall dated 06/13/2025 and email 6/13/2025 Hall Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) for their 3rd Annual Baila from Anthony Velazquez dated 06/02/2025 $125.00 $20,727.31 $4,272.69 Con Dover Latin Festival. Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of $250.00 of her community Email from Donyale Hall dated 06/13/2025 and email 6/25/2025 Arndt Inner City Cultural League enhancement funds to Inner City Cultural League for their 35th Annual African American from Anthony Velazquez dated 06/02/2025 $250.00 $20,977.31 $4,022.69 Festival . Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of $325.00 of her community Email from Tricia Arndt dated 06/25/2025 and a letter 6/25/2025 Arndt Dover Fire Department $325.00 $21,302.31 $3,697.69 enhancement funds to the Dover Fire Department. from Chief David Carey dated 01/09/2025 Councilwoman Arndt authorized the designation of $325.00 of her community Email from Tricia Arndt dated 06/25/2025 and Letter 6/25/2025 Arndt Dover Police Athletic League (PAL) $325.00 $21,627.31 $3,372.69 enhancement funds to the 2025 Youth Police Academy. from Corporal Anthony Smith received 06/**/2025 Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $300.00 of her community Email from Julia Pillsbury Dated 06/25/2025 and Letter 6/25/2025 Pillsbury Dover Police Athletic League (PAL) $300.00 $21,927.31 $3,072.69 enhancement funds to the 2025 Youth Police Academy. from Corporal Anthony Smith received 01/15/2025 Email from Fred Neil dated 06/25/2025 and an email Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $200.00 of his community enhancement from Pastor Sheila Lomax dated 06/20/2025 6/25/2025 Neil Holy Trinity U.A.M.E. Church $200.00 $22,127.31 $2,872.69 funds for their Youth Empowerment Event. Email from Fred Neil dated 06/26/2025 and an email Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $500.00 of his community enhancement from Corporal Melissa M. Ragona dated 06/26/2025 6/26/2025 Neil Dover Police Department $500.00 $22,627.31 $2,372.69 funds for the Halloween Trunk or Treat TOTALS $22,627.31 $2,372.69 Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance Amount $5,000.00 At-Large Boggerty $4,200.00 $800.00 $2,500.00 1st District Pillsbury $2,500.00 $0.00 Page 81

Item #3. $2,500.00 1st District Rocha $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Hare/Hall $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Lewis $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Arndt $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Neil $1,927.31 $572.69 $2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 4th District Sudler $1,500.00 $1,000.00 TOTAL $22,627.31 $2,372.69 Page 82

Item #4. CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT May 2025 Page 83 1

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Item #4. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT- MAY 2025 July 7, 2025 Page 2 of 2 • Participated in Delaware League of Local Government Legislative review with Legislative Action Committee to discuss pending and proposed legislation. Participated in DLLG Government Day. • Attended Management Committee and Risk Management Committee meetings regarding electric (TEA}. Participated in Dover Days committee debriefing meeting. • Attended meeting to discuss DDD promotional materials and webpage. • Continuing meetings with outside counsel on legal matters. If you have any questions or would like to discuss, please feel free to contact our office. Sharon J. Duca, P.E., ICMA-CM Assistant City Manager P. 0. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Page 86 ,ommlil rtp ;:�dle;iue ®}t!lt1g'IJ Uillit!' - tlbic:e 4

Item #4. CENTRAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT May 2025 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY DIVISION Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund FY 2025 to Date Difference from FY 2024 Electric $2,675,499.68 -11.0% Water $101,664.80 -39.9% Wastewater $4,884.18 84.3% General $83,553.73 -47.1% Total $2,865,602.39 -12.9% Issues from Stock by Fund FY 2025 to Date Difference from FY 2024 Electric $1,761,611.94 -7.7% Water $99,513.85 3.5% Wastewater $4,600.77 100.0% General $99,513.85 -22.5% Total $1,965,240.41 -7.6% Bids/RFPs Solicited FY 2025 to Date Difference from FY 2024 30 -26.7% Money Spent for Postal Services FY 2025 to Date FY 2024 to Date $190,043.29 $158,743.66 Fuel Usage Type FY 2025 to Date FY 2024 to Date Unleaded 138,733 138,193 Diesel 71,921 70,703 Dollars Spent $500,674.30 $573,791.59 Page 87 5

Item #4. Warehouse Stock Value FY 2025 FY 2024 $5,796,428.04 $4,079,692.02 Purchase Orders for Stock are down 12.9% compared to this time last year. Issues from Stock are down 7.6% compared to this time last year. Bids/RFP's are down 26.7% compared to this time last year. Postal Expenses are up 16.5% compared to this time last year. Fuel Costs are down 14.6% compared to this time last year. Overall warehouse value is up 29.6% compared to this time last year. FLEET DIVISION PM Work Orders Scheduled: PM Work Orders Total Work Orders PM & 28 Completed: 62 Repair: 124 Total Hours Turned: Excess Hours Turned: Uncaptured Time: 314.8 0 91.1 MEASURE May 2025 May 2024 Completed PM's 62 56 DIFFERENCE 10.71% There were 28 PM's scheduled for this month. A total of 62 PM's were completed along with 62 repair work orders. There were a total of 124 work orders completed. Page 88 6

Item #4. FACILITIES DIVISION Routine Work Orders Emergency Work Orders Completed: 64 Completed: 5 City-owned Facility Work Events & Support Work Orders: 60 Orders: 9 MEASURE May 2025 May 2024 Completed Work Orders 69 74 DIFFERENCE -6.76% There were 69 routine and emergency Work Orders completed during this month. The work orders consisted of 60 for maintenance and repair of City-owned facilities and 9 related to events and other support work. Central Services Narrative Warehousing & Procurement is operating as normal. Project CS2502 has been postponed for FY26 due to vendor backing out of awarded contract. Will be re-bid on July 1st. Facilities is operating as normal. Fleet is operating as normal. Page 89 7

Item #4. CENTRAL SERVICES PROJECT UPDATE May 2025 FY/PROJECT NUMBER DEPARTMENT STATUS CENTRAL SERVICES FC2303 COMPLETE CITY HALL WINDOWS ELECTRIC EA2204 COMPLETE WEYANDT HALL HVAC CENTRAL SERVICES FC2402 COMPLETE CITY HALL EXTERIOR PAINT CENTRAL SERVICES CS2405 COMPLETE WASH BAY ROOF & DOORS WATER WASTE WATER WD2409 COMPLETE WTP RENOVATIONS CS2501 WAREHOUSE ROOF COMPLETE CS2502 FUEL ISLAND UPGRADE RESCHEDULED FOR 2026 Page 90 8

Item #4. Recap of monthly activities / notations – As of May 31, 2025 the City of Dover served 25,204 electric utility customers and 13,328 water utility customers as compared to 2024, which represents 24,995 and 13,184 respectively. These figures were tabulated from the monthy utility bill summary report which tracks billing across all utility bill rate classifications. 2,625 phone calls were answered in the month of May by 6 staff members of customer service. Receivable Comparison FY 2024 to Utility Disconnections for May 2025 FY2025 to date (May 2025) Compared 334 accounts were disconnected for non-payment of service. to the same time last year the City had open receivables of $7,981,630.15 vs Total receivable collected through the disconnection process $283,703.06. $7,496,381.10. Ending Utility Receivable Due - $6,527,091.33. Customer Service Department Mission Continually provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with professionalism, respect, & integrity. ~ City of Dover Customer Service Department Page 91 9

Item #4. � ASSESSOR'S REPORT Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the Month of May 2024/2025 the Month of May 2024/2025 32 35 $200 $145 Thousands 35 27 30 $110 25 19 $100 20 12 16 $44 15 $24 $10 $3 $0 10 1 0 3 0 2024 $0 2024 5 $0 0 2025 2025 First Time Buyer for the May 2024/2025 Realty Month of May 2024/2025 Property Sales in Dollars Received Prior to Recording 40 35 32 $10 $10 $7 30 $6 $8 Millions 19 Res. Non-First $6 $3 20 Time Buyers $4 $1 $0 $0 $0 12 $2 2024 $0 Res. First Time 2025 10 Buyers 0 2024 2025 Major Updates March April May Assessment Change $8,398,200 $0 $0 Residential Sales Ratio Report Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD Value 40 $7,254,900 $12,220,180 0.59 0.97 ‭ Page 92 10

Item #4. � ASSESSOR'S REPORT Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price. PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high valued properties are relatively over appraised. Tax Office Wild Meadows / Persimmon Park Place Home Sales for May 2025: Property Address Assessed Value Sales Price N/A N/A N/A 2025 Appeal Hearings have been completed. (See attached spread s heet) ‫‮‬ Page 93 11

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Item #4. 2025 Appeal Log Commercial Name PIN# Property Address# 2025 Amount Reque. Amount Revised Amount TEAL CREEK I LLC ED05-076.12-04-11.00 500 W LOOCKERMAN ST 8,844,200 $4,540,750 $5,309,500 Exempt Request Name PIN# Property Address # 2025 Amount Reque. Amount CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ED05-077.10-02-18.00 411 COLLINS DR $38,900 $0 $0 CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ED05-077.10-02-15.00 423 COLLINS DR $39,200 $0 $0 CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ED05-076.08-02-53.00 229 CECIL ST 14,000 $0 $0 CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ED05-068.19-01-23.00 108 WILLIS RD 28,400 $0 $0 CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ED05-068.19-01-23.01 106 WILLIS RD 28,400 $0 $0 HARVEST CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC ED05-068.18-01-29.00 113-115 N DUPONT HWY 600,600 $0 $0 CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF DE ED05-077.14-01-04.01 615 S DUPONT HWY 852,100 $0 $0 DOVER INTERFAITH MISSION FOR $0 $0 HOUSING ED05-076.08-01-40.01 630 W DIVISION ST 1,564,900 DOVER INTERFAITH MISSION FOR $0 $1,564,900 HOUSING ED05-067.18-03-15.00 1156 WALKER RD 865,100 NEIGHBORGOOD PARTNERS INC ED05-077.05-03-02.00 55-57 S NEW ST 15,200 $0 $0 NEIGHBORGOOD PARTNERS INC ED05-076.12-02-58.00 127 S KIRKWOOD ST 22,900 $0 $0 NEIGHBORGOOD PARTNERS INC ED05-076.08-02-20.00 217 N KIRKWOOD ST 20,500 $0 $0 NEIGHBORGOOD PARTNERS INC ED05-076.08-02-21.00 225 N KIRKWOOD ST 20,500 $0 $0 NEIGHBORGOOD PARTNERS INC ED05-076.08-02-22.01 229 N KIRKWOOD ST 21,200 $0 $0 NEIGHBORGOOD PARTNERS INC ED05-076.08-02-22.00 235 N KIRKWOOD ST 21,200 $0 $0 Withdrawn Name PIN# Property Address # 2025 Amount Reque. Amount RT.10.L.L.C. ED05-077.12-01-02.00 521 OTIS DR 4,887,100 $3,070,000 HUTTON DOVER DE ST LLC ED05-057.00-01-17.00 1414 N DUPONT HWY 1,162,400 $1,060,000 Page 96 14

Item #4. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT For the month of May 2025, the Electric Department contributed to the quality of life for all our customers. The city experienced a system peak of 105.97 megawatts, an increase of 8.25 megawatts from last month and a 11.49 megawatt decrease from the same month last year. There was a total of 10 outages for the month affecting a total of 1105 customers with an average outage time of 55.6 minutes. Project Updates: The department continues to work on the new developments and services as well as other assorted other work. Work is continuing our scheduled capital projects, and we are expecting to have them completed by the end of FY. We are also actively recruiting for three vacancies. Garrison Oak Substation is still progressing well. We encountered some issues with the locators and our maps, but we do believe those issues have been resolved. We worked with other departments to resolve some problems; light on water tower behind Wawa on MLK Blvd and tree removal due to electric underground work. Van Sant has not been called on but was ready to run if dispatched. FY 25 YTD Outages and Response Time: Total – 77 Average Response Time – 34 minutes (Goal – Less than 30 minutes) Statistics: 3-year average: FY Average: Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) 171.12 minutes 42 minutes Goal – Not to exceed 100 mins System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) 1.95 per cust .58 per cust Goal – Not to exceed 1 per customer Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI) 87.5 minutes 71.56 minutes Lost Time Accidents – Workorders Generated – Current Month – 0 Total FY – 0 Current Month – 152 Total FY – 1373 Page 97 15

Item #4. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FY25 Historical Peak Load 180 160 140 120 100 2022 Megawatts 2023 80 2024 60 2025 40 20 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Page 98 16

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES MAY 2025 City of Dover Human Resources Mission Statement: The City of Dover’s Human Resources Department strives to provide quality service to assist our greatest asset, our employees. Equity, Integrity, and Urgency is our focus to ensure employee satisfaction as well as company wellness. We implement policies and procedures that align with organizational goals, including a safe and compliant workplace, effective training and professional development, and addressing both the needs of employees and the organization. City of Dover Human Resources Value Statement: Innovation: We strive to include best HR practices to enhance a robust technological movement to enhance the quality and efficiency of the department. Collaboration: We honor knowledge sharing, diversity of thoughts and ideas, and experiences to encourage an inclusive workforce. Integrity and Transparency: We honor our commitments and promote a healthy environment that promotes fairness, honesty, respect, and trust. Results Driven: Customer service is front and center, and we advocate for employees' and retirees’ needs at all times. MAY SUMMARY: MAY Hiring Trends FY25: MONTH NEW HIRE AMOUNT STATUS MAY 2 1 FT, 1 PT MAY Voluntary Termination/Involuntary Termination Trends FY25: VOLUNTARY 5 FT, 1 PT INVOLUNTARY 0 FT RETIREMENT 1 FT Page 99 17

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES MAY EEO DATA EEO DATA 3% 2% 3% 1% 17% 74% AMERICAN INDIAN ASIAN AFRICAN AMERICAN CAUCASIAN HISPANIC OTHER RACE AMERICAN INDIAN 3% ASIAN 1% AFRICAN AMERICAN 17% CAUCASIAN 74% HISPANIC 3% OTHER RACE 2% Page 100 18

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES MAY EEO DEMOGRAPHICS EEO DEMOGRAPHICS MINORITY 95 CAUCASIAN 293 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 CAUCASIAN 293 MINORITY 95 OTHER 9 Page 101 19

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES MAY GENDER REPORT GENDER REPORT 0 27% 73% FEMALE MALE NONBINARY MALES 73% FEMALE 27% NON-BINARY 0% Page 102 20

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES FULL-TIME VS. PART-TIME EE’S FULL-TIME VS. PART-TIME EE'S 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC FULL TIME PART TIME TOTAL EE'S Numbers do not reflect committees, or council members. MONTH JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC FULL- TIME 356 366 373 364 352 PART-TIME 39 26 28 31 45 TOTAL EE'S 395 392 401 395 397 • Increase to part-time reflects seasonal and relief fire dispatchers. Page 103 21

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES MAY INTERNAL EE AGE DEMOGRAPHICS AGE DEMOGRAPHICS 18-24 5% 25-34 16% 35-44 23% 45-54 22% 55-64 25% 65+ 8% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% AGE PERCENTAGE 18-24 5% 25-34 16% 35-44 23% 45-54 22% 55-64 25% 65 + 8% Page 104 22

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES HIRING DETAILS Position Hired: 1 CAMP COUNSELOR, 1 POLICE CLERK II Transferred/Promoted: Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: 5 FT VOLUNTARY TERM, 1 PT VOLUNTARY TERM, 1 FT RETIREMENT Terminal Leave: N/A CURRENT VACANT POSITIONS *Not used for Budgeting Purposes Page 105 23

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES TURNOVER STATISTICS Monthly Number of Average Quarterly Annual Turnover Month Separated Number of Turnover Turnover Rates Employees Employees Rates Rate (Percentage) January 0 395 0.0% February 4 392 1.0% March 2 401 0.5% 1.5% April 5 395 1.3% May 7 397 1.8% June 3.0% July August September 0.0% October November December 0.0% 4.5% Page 106 24

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES Monthly Turnover Rates (Percentage) 2.0% 1.8% 1.8% 1.6% 1.4% 1.3% 1.2% 1.0% 1.0% 0.8% 0.6% 0.5% 0.4% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Page 107 25

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES Quarterly and Annual Turnover Rates 5.0% Annual, 4.5% 4.5% 4.0% 3.5% Q2, 3.0% 3.0% 2.5% 2.0% Q1, 1.5% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% Q3, 0.0% Q4, 0.0% 0.0% Page 108 26

Item #4. HUMAN RESOURCES MAY WORKER’S COMPENSATION DATA MONTH APRIL-25 MAY-25 WORKERS COMP INJURY DETAIL 10 1 WORKERS COMP COST MAY 2025 Waste/Water $201.11 Sanitation $3,188.98 Police $5,931.04 Planning $70 Grounds $279.84 Metering $116.05 $0.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,000.00 $4,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 $7,000.00 Respectfully Submitted by H. Naomi Poole Page 109 27

Item #4. Information Technology Department May 2025 Report CISA Risk Vulnerability Assessment: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) completed a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) at the request of City of Dover, DE onsite at onsite 5 Reed St, Dover, DE 19901 from May 27–30, 2025. After testing the City of Dover network an executive briefing will be scheduled once the results are compiled expected by mid-July. Microsoft Office Usage: IT monitoring Office 365 usage to ensure that the City of Dover is maximizing its investment in the full use of the tool. IT will be looking to roll out training to users on features and functions to enhance business productivity. Page 110 28

Item #4. IT Support: The IT Department’s goal is to reduce the time we respond to and resolve technical issues that the users may have. Limited staffing has had some effect on our response, but we are making progress. Future IT Projects: IT completed restoring our test and training environment. We are in the process of doing an IT inventory to create a hardware and software capital plan to update all workstations to Windows 11. IT completed the registration for the .gov domain and expect the rollout of the new city website in July . Page 111 29

Reference Transactions May 2025 Item #4. Adults 682 Teens 127 Children 193 0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 Circulation May '25 FYTD '25 May '24 FYTD '24 City of Dover Residents 9,602 112,090 10,551 114,040 Electronic Materials 7,929 80,733 6,100 58,745 Kent County Residents 11,178 114,944 9,650 107,205 Non-County Residents 1,356 14,387 1,445 14,856 New Library Registrations City of Dover Residents 278 2,911 238 2,541 Kent County Residents 94 1,163 97 1,444 Non-County Residents 2 48 4 70 Registered Library Users as of 5/31/2025 Registered Library Users as of 5/31/2024 City of Dover Residents 20,410 19,356 Kent County Residents 10,047 8,669 Non-County Residents 716 682 TOTAL 31,173 28,707 Other Visitors 15,107 163,414 14,186 158,834 Meeting Room Attendance 3,086 33,463 2,541 30,270 Number of Computer Users 1,450 11,303 1,860 19,034 Number of Wireless Computer Users 1,620 16,383 1,478 17,053 Inter/Intralibrary - Loaned 43 53 Inter/Intralibrary - Borrowed 50 73 Holds Sent 2,422 2,727 Holds Received 1,994 1,740 TOTAL 4,509 47,308 4,593 52,003 Tech Services/Items Added 1,227 1,265 Tech Services/Items Deleted 1,033 1,321 Passport Services/Customers 298 2,696 314 2,859 Passport Services/Revenue $11,731 $112,374 $12,409 $114,082 Monthly Highlights ►381 attended 48 programs for adults. ►184 attended 24 program for teens. ►1,356 attended 33 programs for children. ► 0 volunteers. Program Spotlight Page 112 30

Item #4. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report - May 2025 Parks & RecreaƟon Highlights  Five Park Projects Dover Park Building and Spray Pad: Staff is looking forward to opening the building. Heather Harmon, the recrea on center coordinator will be holding interviews for a part me staff member. Building and spray pad guidelines, regula ons and building rental form are in development. All Accessible Playground staff con nues to follow this project. At this me, we do not have an es mated opening date for the ADA Playground. Skate Park con nues to be on the project lis ng for comple on. Staff is working with WRA for construc on specifica ons to move forward with project bidding this summer. Staff will revive funding grant opportuni es in the upcoming fiscal year. Dog Park water access is in process. Mr. Ridgeway will be following up with the Water Department.  May is NaƟonal Bicycle Month. We celebrated with the Annual Bike To Work Day program on May 15. Partnering on this morning of cycling awareness (with fog and light rain) DelDOT Planning/Bicycle division, Delaware Commute Solu ons and KCMPO along with the truly dedicated cyclist. Maybe Council will join us in 2026! Outdoor Sports & Leagues Recreation Revenue Breakdown ParƟcipant & Spectator Count AcƟvity ParƟcipants Spectators LocaƟon Senior Mens & Church 1,450 310 Schu e Park League So ball Dover Park & Girls So ball Prac ces 50 20 New St. Park Healthy Kids Running 750 200 Schu e Park Youth Soccer League 209 550 Schu e Park May 2025 May 2024 Bike to Work Day General Recrea on 1,690.00 General Recrea on 2,021.00 Sports 845.00 Sports 3,346.00 Leagues 5,690.00 Leagues 4,610.00 Trips 0 Trips 0 Bldg, Field, Pavilion & Stage Bldg. Field, Pavilion & Stage 500.00 450.00 permits Permits Camps 4,185.00 Camps 19,455 Parks & RecreaƟon FYTD FYTD May 25 May 24 Programs 25 24 General Recrea on Tech error 3,049 286 2,684 Open Gym Will 1,744 272 2,588 Sports Have # 1,525 168 1,818 Leagues Soon 26,930 2,282 28,564 Bldg, Field, Facility, stage permits * 98 55 130 Camps * 1,664 0 1,754 ** Dover Elks Lodge 1903 & Parks and RecreaƟon FREE Youth Fishing Derby: June 19 Youth 17 and Under Silver Lake Park** Page 113 31

Item #4. Grounds Monthly Report May-25 Arborist Crew: Arborist Crew - Trim park trees at Schutte park Tree Work Completed - Street tree maintenance Tree's Trimmed 53 - 2 large trees removed; one on Tree's Removed 35 Governors St. and another on State St. Root Pruning 2 Stumps Removed 14 Beautification Crew: Trees Planted 0 - Finish digging tulips - Add compost soil to all beds - Begin planting annuals to beds Mowing Crew: - Assit arborist with tree removal - Mowing routes are being completed on schedule Litter Removal: - Litter is being picked up on city property as per the weekly schedule - 418 90 gal cans picked up - 347 Total 90 gallon cans collected - 11 shopping karts picked up Parks Crew: - Completed parks route daily - Prep athletic fields - Maintain softball fields - Get stage ready for concerts on The Green and Dover Days - Set up & take down: Bike to Work Day Miscellaneous: - Planted 2 trees, spread playgound mulch, and wood chips at schutte park with the assistance of Bally's - Removed trash and litter from behind old Post Office - Spraying at Parks and City property has began - Started bush hogging at City property Page 114 32

Item #4. Litter Cans Collected 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2022 2023 2024 2025 Trees Removed 80 60 40 20 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2022 2023 2024 2025 Trees Trimmed 250 200 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2022 2023 2024 2025 Page 115 33

Item #4. City Planner’s Monthly Report Department of Planning & Inspections MAY 2025 Planning & Inspections Highlights Some Items to Call to Your Attention Planning Office staff reviewed 84 Building Permits and 14 Certificates of Occupancy Permits. Staff also provided support to the Planning Commission (3 applications reviewed) and the Historic District Commission (1 application reviewed). The Board of Adjustment did not meet in May due to lack of agenda items. Two (2) vacancies remain including the Director and a Planner I. Due to these vacan- cies, the Department continues to utilize a consultant to assist staff in addressing the current work- load. Construction activity continued in May with both residential and non-residential projects having Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy issued. Residential development areas consisted of Rojan Meadows PND, Dover East Estates, Roosevelt Avenue, and Eden Hill Farm TND. Non- residential projects included building permits for a New Flex Waterhouse Building (350 Lafferty Lane and a Child Day Care Center in the Centre at Dover. In addition, Certificates of Occupancy were is- sued for DelDOT-DMV, First Citizens Community Bank and 1028 S. Little Creek Road. Overall, 230 permits were issued resulting in 276 inspections. The Inspections Division consists of both Building Inspections and Permitting & Licensing. Within Building Inspections, one (1) vacancy remained for the Chief Building Inspector position in May. In order to ensure construction activity is not stalled, the Department continued to utilize a contractor to assist in Building Permit/Plan reviews as well as with Building Inspections as needed. Within Per- mitting & Licensing, one (1) vacancy for an Office Assistant II remained. Code Enforcement staff conducted Annual Housing Inspections (19 cases) as part of the Rental Dwelling Permit program. Other Code Enforcement cases focused on exterior property maintenance issues/violations (34 cases), tall grass and weeds violations (246 cases) and Dover Code of Ordinance violations (58 cases). May ended with 130 registered vacant buildings, 72 dangerous buildings, and 7,841 active rental dwelling units. Staff within the Fire Marshal’s Office conducted 49 Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections resulting in the identification of 10 deficiencies. The Fire Marshal also conducted 20 Preliminary Meetings & Walk Throughs to help developers plan projects. Staff investigated 8 fire incidents which included 1 fire loss. Staff also were on site for the Dover Days fireworks to ensure citizens and visitors were safe. Page 116 34

Item #4. Planning & Inspections Revenue FY 2025 Revenue Estimates from FY2025 Actual Revenue Stream Budget (YTD) May 2025 % of Budget Business License $1,450,000 $ 1,552,915 107% Manufactured Home License $14,000 $ 15,658 112% Building Permits $550,000 $ 655,206 119% Cert. of Occupancy $8,000 $ 11,405 143% Public Occupancy $45,000 $ 39,002 87% Lodging House $28,000 $ 17,490 62% Plumbing/Heating/Air $100,000 $ 94,815 95% Rental Inspection Fee $750,000 $ 753,528 100% Miscellaneous $20,000 $ 20,466 102% Fire Protection Fees $80,000 $ 189,538 237% Code Enforcement Fines $100,000 $ 79,389 79% Vacant Building Reg. $50,000 $ 42,250 85% Total P&I Revenue $3,195,000 $ 3,471,662 109% Planning Office Operations • The Meetings of the Boards and Commission supported by the Planning Office are presented in the Hy- brid format with both In-Person and Virtual (using Webex) meeting options for participation. Con- ducting Meetings and Trainings in virtual formats are also offered. Planning Staff attended a virtual webinar “Homelessness and Affordable Housing: A Conversation with Matthew Heckles” presented by University of Delaware Institute for Public Administration. • Department Staff continued participation in various meetings associated with the review of the Draft FY2026 Budget including the Budget Hearings on May 20th and 21st with City Council. • The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits to confirm compliance with the Zoning Ordinance provisions. For May 2025, Planning Staff was involved with the review of 84 Build- ing Permits and 14 Certificates of Occupancy that were issued for a monthly total of 98 and a year-to- date total of 367. The 2025 year-to-date tally as compared to the calendar year totals of Permits and COs is comparable to the totals seen in 2024 at 364 and is lower than the 2023 totals at 446. Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. MAY 2025 (FY25) TOTAL FOR FY25 New Home Permits Issued 5 91 Value of Commercial Projects $5,982,660.00 $52,424,665.00 Downtown Incentives (Fees Waived) 0.00 $11,909.00 Page 117 35

Item #4. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 2019 Comprehensive Plan Implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan continues as Departments citywide focus on the plan im- plementation items as found in Implementation Plan (Chapter 15) items such as the projects, studies, code amendments, and other activities. A copy of the Final Plan (as amended) is available on the Comprehensive Plan website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan Visit the Dover Parcel and Zoning Viewer on the City’s website to see zoning information for properties located in Dover. Use the Quick Link on the main page: www.cityofdover.com Other Activities • Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan: The Downtown Dover Partnership’s Strategic Master Plan is known as “Transforming Downtown Dover: Capital City 2030” (January 2023). Various partners are focusing on aspects of Plan implementation. The Downtown Dover Partnership is moving forward with planning for the development of priority project sites. Also, the City is involved in planning for water and sanitary sewer improvement projects for the Loockerman Street corridor. • Downtown Development District – Renewal Application: The Downtown Development District (DDD) for the City of Dover was designated in January 2015 for a period of ten years and through the Renewal process in 2024 the City’s DDD designation is extended through January 31, 2030. The Ordinance #2025 -01 to establish the revised Downtown Development District boundaries and refine the City’s DDD In- centive Program was adopted by City Council on February 24, 2025. The City and the consultant (Rossi Group) are finalizing the map update documents and program materials as part of a rebranding of the program. Educational outreach efforts are being planned to start in June. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES • In May 2025, Residential Building Permits were issued for four (4) Duplex units by D.R. Horton in Eden Hill Farm TND; a manufactured home placement in Dover East Estates; and a single family detached dwelling in Rojan Meadows PND. • Certificates of Occupancy were issued for Four (4) Duplex Units by D.R. Horton and for one single family detached unit and one Duplex unit by Chatham Bay in Eden Hill Farm TND; three (3) manufactured home placements in Dover East Estates; and two manufactured home placements on Roosevelt Ave- nue. • Building Permits issued in May were for a New Flex Warehouse Building at 350 Lafferty Lane (S-24-13); and a tenant fit-out for Child Day Care Center JJ’s Learning Experience in the Centre at Dover (C-24- 05). • Certificates of Occupancy were issued for office renovations at DelDOT-DMV; for interior fit-out for First Citizens Community Bank in the North Dover Commons Shopping Center; and for fire damage repair at a commercial tenant space at 1028 S. Little Creek Road. Page 118 36

Item #4. 2025: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures 209 Little Eden Way D.R. Horton Eden Hill Farm TND 209 Little Eden Way D.R. Horton Eden Hill Farm TND 209 Little Eden Way D.R. Horton Eden Hill Farm TND 213 Little Eden Way D.R. Horton Eden Hill Farm TND Page 119 37

Item #4. 2025: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures 1061 S. Little Creek Rd #64 Manufactured Home Dover East Estates 1562 N. Little Creek Rd. Rojan Meadows LCC 1061 S. Little Creek Rd #65 - Manufactured Home Dover East Estates 1061 S. Little Creek Rd #70 - Manufactured Home - Dover East Estates 151 Roosevelt Ave B10 - Manufactured Home- Riverside Mobile Park Page 120 38

Item #4. 2025: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures 151 Roosevelt Ave D3 - Manufactured Home Riverside Mobile Park 303 Transportation Circle - Commercial Renovation - Dover DMV Page 121 39

Item #4. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY There were Meetings in May of the Boards and Commissions supported by the Planning Office. The Planning Commis- sion held a meeting on May 19, 2025 consisting of reviewing a Site Development Plan and a Request for Extension. The Historic District Commission met on May 15, 2025 to consider one application for Architectural Review Certifica- tion. The Board of Adjustment did not meet in May due to lack of agenda items. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission met on May 19, 2025. The Commission considered the following applications. The next Planning Com- mission meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2025. • S-23-06 College Road Apartments at Railroad Avenue/Grove Street – The Planning Commission granted a One-Year Exten- sion of the Planning Commission Approval granted on June 20, 2023 (in light of the pending court cases) for a Site Develop- ment Plan for construction of two 6-story mid-rise apartment buildings with a total of 385 units consisting of studio, 1 bed- room, and 2 bedroom units. The ground level of each apartment building is parking and the other site improvements include six 7-car garage buildings, parking lots, landscaping, and recreation areas. The Planning Commission action also included approval of the Active Recreation Area Plan and denial of a Waiver Request to Reduce the Parking Requirements. The Project also in- cludes street construction/improvements to Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue. A Lot Consolidation Plan will combine the four parcels located east of Railroad Avenue for a total of 31.08 acres of land. These properties are zoned RG-5 (General Resi- dence Zone for Mid-Rise Apartments). The subject area is located north of, but not adjacent to College Road, and east of the Railroad corridor in the vicinity of Raymond Street, Railroad Avenue, and Grove Street. Property Owners: Patel College Prop- erties, LLC and Patel Excess College Road, LLC. • Request to Withdraw: AX-25-01 Lands of Robert Pellegrino at 582 Acorn Lane - The Planning Commission moved to with- draw the Annexation Request and Rezoning Request based on the applicant’s request to withdraw for a parcel of land totaling 2.3096 acres+/- located at 582 Acorn Lane. The property is currently zoned RS-1 (Residential Single Family Zone) in Kent County. The proposed Zoning is R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). The property is located at the southeast corner of Acorn Lane and Old White Oak Road. The annexation category according to Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan is Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas and the land use designation is Residential Low Density. The property owner is Robert Pellegrino. Public Hearing before the Planning Commission on began on April 21, 2025 and was held open seeking additional information for the Planning Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025. The Public Hearing was originally scheduled for City Council on May 12, 2025 was cancelled. • S-25-08 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Dover Building Addition at 1216 and 1240 McKee Road - The Planning Commission granted conditional approval inclusive of the DAC comments and Waivers for the partial elimination of upright curbing and the reduction of the loading birth requirements and to also note the applicant has demonstrated that they meet two of the require- ments for the Superior Urban Design policy (landscaping and architecture) for a Site Development Plan application for two parcels of land consisting of a total of 5.3 acres +/-. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed Addition would expand the existing rehabilitation hospital at 1240 McKee Road by 13,084 SF, adding two additions, one totaling 10,062 SF and one totaling 3,022 SF. The application includes the addi- tion of a therapy garden, 64 parking spaces, associated circulation for parking, and a stormwater management pond. The prop- erty is located on the west side of McKee Road and north of the intersection of McKee Road and College Road. The owners of record are Dover MOB, LLC and PAM Cubed Real Estate, LLC. Historic District Commission: The Historic District met on May 15, 2025. The Commission considered the following application. The next Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025. • HI-25-03 Biggs Museum Expansion: Select Removals at 15 and 21 The Green – The Historic District Commission granted conditional approval of the Architectural Review Certification for the selective removal of portions of the buildings located at 15 and 21 The Green as associated with future renovation and expansion of the Biggs Museum of American Art. The proposal includes the selective dismantling of a fire escape at 15 The Green and selective demolition of the rear two-story addition, basement and associated fire escape at 21 The Green. The properties total 0.2 acres+/- and are both zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Pro- tection Overlay Zone) and the H (Historic District Zone). The subject properties are located on the northeastern side of The Green, south of East North Street and east of South State Street. The owner of record is the Sewell C Biggs Trust dba Biggs Museum of American Art. Board of Adjustment: The Board of Adjustment did not meet on May 21, 2025. The next Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025. Page 122 40

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Item #4. CDBG FY24 Projects • Homeownership Assistance Program CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. Seven families have purchased homes year-to-date. • Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. This project is under- way. Ninety-five (95%) of program funds have been drawn down year-to-date. • Central Delaware Housing Collaborative CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for a women’s shelter. This project is underway. • Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Programs CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner-occupied housing in the City that are in violation of the City’s Housing Code and complete emergency home repairs to eliminate housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of low-income home- owners. Three (3) owner occupied homes have been rehabbed and nine (9) homes re- ceived emergency home repairs. American Rescue Act (ARPA) Funding City Council approved to award a little over $1.8 million in grant funding for Housing and Community Service projects. All projects are underway. A little under $1.8 million or 85% of funds have been spent on Round 1 of ARPA funding year-to-date. Dover Housing Authority, Murphey School, Reading Assist, and People’s Church have completed their projects. ARPA Round 2 funding for a little under $500,000 was awarded to subgrantees in April 2023. Projects are currently underway. Forty percent (40%) of funds have been drawn down for Round 2 with the Murphey School, People’s Church, and John Wesley AME Church completing their projects. Page 123 41

Item #4. CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings, Demolitions  Vacant Buildings currently registered - 130  Dangerous Buildings – 72  Active Rental Dwellings – 7,841 units Page 124 42

Building Inspections & Licensing Summary Item #4. July 2023— July 2024– Current June 2025 May FY’24 June 2024 PERMITTING AND LICENSING Permits Issued MAY (2025) MAY (2024) FY 25 FYTD 25 FY24 FYTD 24 Administrative Permit 2 31 5 53 Building Addition/Renovation Permits 29 283 30 333 Building Permits 22 228 33 222 Demolition Permits 3 26 1 29 Fence Permits 31 181 18 160 Fire Prevention Permits 15 87 6 106 Mechanical Permits 43 426 40 338 Plumbing Permits 42 357 31 292 Sign Permits 37 111 11 144 Swimming Pool Permits 4 15 0 8 Wireless Communications Facilities 2 4 5 0 Subtotal 1749 1685 Business Licenses 26 1844 31 2000 Merchant Licenses 3 337 4 365 Contractor Licenses 28 1306 25 1348 Subtotal 3487 3713 Lodging House Licenses 0 30 0 47 Public Occupancy 15 462 14 531 Rental Dwelling 50 3092 19 2924 Subtotal 3584 3502 Manufactured Homes 3 317 26 320 BUILDING INSPECTIONS Inspections MAY (2025) MAY (2024) FY 25 FYTD 25 FY24 FYTD 24 Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings) 126 2346 165 1647 Plumbing/Mechanical 135 2481 176 1708 Certificate of Occupancy 15 159 10 133 Page 125 43

Item #4. Office of the Fire Marshal -The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated eight (8) incidents during the month of May including a fire loss at Stevenson Dr. - Staff will be starting educational occupancy annual fire and life safety inspections. - Staff was on site for the Dover Days fireworks to ensure that all the citizens and visitors were safe. Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 49 325 312 Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 10 399 862 Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/ 15 323 248 Complaints C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 4 119 116 Meetings & Walk Through 20 185 225 Fire Plan Review & DAC 15 116 153 Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Accidental 5 totaling $1,502 55 totaling $884,204 32 totaling $2,046,505 Incendiary 1 totaling $100 16 totaling $256,108 10 totaling $26,503 Undetermined 2 totaling $76,000 13 totaling $614,300 13 totaling $706,603 Natural 0 0 1 totaling $60,000 Investigation Time 18 hours 247 hours 129 hours Injuries 1 12 9 Deaths 0 0 1 Arrest made with DPD 0 0 2 Page 126 44

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Item #4. CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER MONTHLY REPORT May-25 Inflow & Infiltration Costs This chart indicates the amount of money the City is spending on treating $200,000.00 ground and / or rain water through Kent County. This cost is being offset by the Ground Water Inflow Adjustment rate passed on to the customers. April 2024 and April 2025 had a large amout of rainfall, causing a $150,000.00 significant I & I deficit. July 2024 & May 2025 had a inverted cost due to the timing of our report and the timing of the Kent County Bill. $100,000.00 $50,000.00 $- May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 $(50,000.00) $(100,000.00) I & I Cost Water & Wastewater Repairs 8 Water mains and services are typically repaired at a higher rate when drastic change in temperature occurs. This freeze and thaw cycle expands and 7 contracts the soil, causing cracks in the water line. November 2024 and January 2025 had large 6 fluctuations of temperature, causing a large volume of repairs. 5 4 3 2 1 0 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Water Mains Repaired Water Services Repaired Wastewater Mains Repaired Wastewater Laterals Repaired Page 131 49

Item #4. CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER MONTHLY REPORT May-25 Number of Brown Water Complaints 12 This chart indicates the number of complaints the Department receives. March 2024 was high because it has 10 been over 5 months since the last flushing operation. August was high due to a contractor illegally connecting to a 8 hydrant 6 4 2 0 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Number of Brown Water Complaints Linear (Number of Brown Water Complaints) Department Spotlight - May The Department of Water & Wastewater is charged with maintaining the fire hydrants in our water distribution system. This includes freshening up the paint. Before After Page 132 50

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Item #5. Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 CITY OF DOVER ACTIVITY REPORTS May 2025 FY24 YTD FY25 YTD BANK TRENDS Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 6,033 6,157 Total Amount of All Deposits $ 148,781,742 $ 170,058,564 Other Activity Number of Pay Periods 25 25 Number of Direct Deposits Issued 9,854 10,278 Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,844 3,279 Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 5,598,920 $ 6,740,066 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Number of Check Vouchers 5,709 6,044 Number of EFT Vouchers 3,804 2,986 Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 98,670,850 $ 94,693,786 $135,967 FY24 YTD Wages $86,593 FY25 YTD Wages $314,814 $87,270 $667,764 $189,983 $660,662 $650,500 $710,129 $725,725 $1,809,545 $1,917,863 $2,309,339 $2,832,697 $21,450,966 $22,506,879 Regular Regular All over time All over time Vacation Vacation Sick Sick Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Personal Personal Comp Time Comp Time Other Other Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, training, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc. PagePage 3 135

Item #5. Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 City of Dover General Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date May 2025 Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Property Taxes $ 16,876,000 $ 16,876,000 $ 17,053,816 101% Transfer Taxes 2,000,000 2,000,000 3,029,559 151% Program Revenues 14,296,700 14,296,700 11,739,516 82% Utility Transfers 12,000,000 12,000,000 11,000,000 92% Grants 1,028,500 1,028,500 504,747 49% Interfund Services 7,126,200 7,126,200 5,712,894 80% All Other 1 3,076,800 3,076,800 1,871,783 61% $ 56,404,200 $ 56,404,200 $ 50,912,314 90% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 37,497,500 $ 37,320,400 $ 32,743,820 88% Interfund Services 12,632,000 12,907,600 10,638,265 82% Debt Service 626,700 626,700 575,074 92% Post Retirement Benefits 2,103,900 2,103,900 1,928,575 92% Pension Fund Contributions 1,140,000 1,140,000 1,045,000 92% Capital Project Transfers 3,173,600 3,173,600 3,173,600 100% All Other 2 2,115,400 2,122,400 1,723,715 81% $ 59,289,100 $ 59,394,600 $ 51,828,049 87% 1 Includes Cable Franchise Revenue, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sales of Assets, Fund Invest Manager Cost. 2 Includes Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights Expense, DDP Contribution, Trf to Cable Franchise Reserve, Trf to Electric I & E, and Trf to Electric Revenue Fund, Trf to Uncollectible Reserve and Misc. Grant Expense and Trf to Economic Development Reserve Fund. PagePage 4 136

Item #5. Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 General Fund Revenues $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Property Taxes Transfer Taxes Program Revenues Utility Transfers Grants Interfund Services All Other 1 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual General Fund Expenditures $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $- Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Pension Fund Contributions Capital Project Transfers All Other 2 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual PagePage 5 137

Item #5. Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 City of Dover Water Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date May 2025 Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 6,566,900 $ 6,566,900 $ 6,106,713 93% Impact Fees 230,000 230,000 306,650 133% Rents 450,500 450,500 450,579 100% Miscellaneous 1 182,700 186,100 325,675 175% $ 7,430,100 $ 7,433,500 $ 7,189,617 97% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 4,508,500 $ 4,511,900 $ 3,406,147 75% Interfund Services 1,029,900 1,029,900 1,012,598 98% Debt Service 695,600 695,600 614,085 88% Post Retirement Benefits 109,500 109,500 100,375 92% Capital Project Transfers 503,000 503,000 503,000 100% Electric I&E Fund Transfer 25,000 25,000 25,000 100% General Fund Transfer 1,000,000 1,000,000 916,667 92% All Other 2 25,000 25,000 19,748 79% $ 7,896,500 $ 7,899,900 $ 6,597,620 84% 1 Includes Penalties, Income from Sale of Assets, Miscellaneous Income, and Reconnect Fees. 2 Includes Bank & CC Fees. PagePage 6 138

Item #5. Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 Water Revenues $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous 1 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Water Expenditures $5,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Capital Project Transfers Electric I&E Fund Transfer General Fund Transfer All Other 2 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page 7 Page 139

Item #5. Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 City of Dover Wastewater Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date May 2025 Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 9,843,600 $ 9,843,600 $ 10,304,312 105% Impact Fees 230,000 230,000 224,616 98% Miscellaneous 1 150,200 153,200 55,621 36% $ 10,223,800 $ 10,226,800 $ 10,584,549 103% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 1,751,000 $ 1,754,000 $ 1,581,680 90% Kent County Treatment Fee 5,198,600 5,198,600 4,453,464 86% Interfund Services 724,900 724,900 765,099 106% Debt Service 614,200 614,200 593,518 97% Post Retirement Benefits 4,600 4,600 4,217 92% Capital Project Transfers 1,329,900 1,329,900 1,329,900 100% Electric I&E Transfer 25,000 25,000 25,000 100% General Fund Transfer 1,000,000 1,000,000 916,667 92% All Other 2 11,000 11,000 6,115 56% $ 10,659,200 $ 10,662,200 $ 9,675,659 91% 1 Includes Interest Income, Penalties, Loss on Disposal, and Miscellaneous Income. 2 Includes Bank & CC Fees. PagePage 8 140

Item #5. Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 Wastewater Revenues $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Customer Sales Impact Fees Miscellaneous 1 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Wastewater Expenditures $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- Program Expenses Kent County Treatment Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Transfers Electric I&E Transfer General Fund Transfer All Other 2 Fee Benefits Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page 9 Page 141

Item #5. Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 City of Dover Electric Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date May 2025 Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 92,487,300 $ 92,487,300 $ 81,620,084 88% All Other 1 2,454,000 5,416,400 3,621,578 67% $ 94,941,300 $ 97,903,700 $ 85,241,719 87% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Power Supply & Generation $ 77,032,800 $ 77,032,800 $ 37,900,357 49% Electric Operating Div. Exp. 9,868,500 9,869,100 8,764,074 89% Interfund Services 4,371,600 4,868,200 3,935,196 81% Debt Service 1,441,900 1,441,900 1,286,413 89% Post Retirement Benefits 954,000 954,000 874,500 92% General Fund Transfer 10,000,000 12,465,200 9,166,667 74% All Other 2 2,710,400 2,710,400 2,015,272 74% $ 106,379,200 $ 109,341,600 $ 63,942,478 58% 1 Includes Rental Revenue, Miscellaneous Service Revenue, Interest Earnings, Investment Management Fees, New Service Fees, Sale of Assets, Trf from Uncollectible Reserves, General Service Billing, Revenue from Rate Stabilization, Penalties, Green Energy Charges, and Delay Damages. 2 Includes Utility Tax, Interest on Deposits, Bank & CC Fees, Bond Issuance Costs, Transfer to Uncollectible Reserve, and Green Energy. Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Budget Rev. Budget Actual Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 764,148 764,148 662,052 Sales per MWh $119.26 $119.26 $121.35 Purchased/Generated MWh 774,549- 774,549- 680,266- All In MWh Supply & Generation $99.39 $99.39 $55.71 Page Page 10 142

Item #5. Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 Electric Fund - Revenues Millions $70 $80 $90 $100 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Customer Sales All Other 1 Electric Fund - Expenditures $85,000,000 $80,000,000 $75,000,000 $70,000,000 $65,000,000 $60,000,000 $55,000,000 $50,000,000 $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $- Power Supply & Electric Operating Div. Post Retirement Interfund Services Debt Service General Fund Transfer All Other 2 Generation Exp. Benefits Original Budget $77,032,800 9,868,500 4,371,600 1,441,900 954,000 10,000,000 2,710,400 Revised Budget $77,032,800 9,869,100 4,868,200 1,441,900 954,000 12,465,200 2,710,400 Actual $37,900,357 8,764,074 3,935,196 1,286,413 874,500 9,166,667 2,015,272 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page Page 11 143

Item #5. Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 City of Dover Division Expense Summary (General Fund) Fiscal Year to Date May 2025 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget City Clerk $ 486,800 $ 486,800 $ 424,779 87% Council 266,500 266,500 218,323 82% Mayor Fire 1,008,300 1,015,800 967,927 95% Human Resources Grounds 1,788,500 1,790,700 1,428,366 80% Customer Services Library 2,146,000 2,146,000 1,863,071 87% Fleet Maintenance Recreation 1,573,200 1,583,900 1,335,097 84% Procurement & Inventory Life Safety 1,222,500 1,223,200 998,490 82% Code Enforcement 1,163,500 955,300 580,708 61% Engineering Planning 898,800 898,800 551,424 61% Facilities Management Public Inspections 767,400 771,600 555,340 72% Pub. Services Administration Police 23,061,100 23,064,700 20,713,411 90% Finance Police Extra Duty 405,000 405,000 994,715 246% Information Technology Streets 797,000 813,650 694,704 85% Sanitation 3,140,600 3,142,200 2,445,450 78% City Manager Stormwater 1,021,200 1,007,150 798,103 79% Stormwater City Manager 1,279,000 1,506,000 1,364,312 91% Sanitation Information Technology 920,500 963,800 864,121 90% Streets Finance 1,009,900 999,900 774,678 77% Police Extra Duty Pub. Services Administration 670,700 670,700 599,992 89% Facilities Management 886,400 886,400 657,234 74% Police Engineering 292,900 293,100 245,378 84% Public Inspections Procurement & Inventory 958,600 958,600 834,412 87% Planning Fleet Maintenance 1,081,400 1,081,400 867,461 80% Code Enforcement Customer Services 1,456,800 1,446,800 1,198,197 83% Life Safety Human Resources 478,000 443,100 340,145 77% Recreation Mayor 304,600 304,600 226,835 74% $ 49,085,200 $ 49,125,700 $ 42,542,674 87% Library Grounds Fire Council City Clerk 0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 250% 300% Page Page 12 144

Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 Item #5. City of Dover Utilities Expenditure Summary Fiscal Year to Date May 2025 Water Divison Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Engineering & Inspection $ 425,700 $ 425,700 $ 356,534 84% Water Department 881,300 882,200 730,737 83% Water Treatment Plant 3,201,500 3,204,000 2,318,876 72% $ 4,508,500 $ 4,511,900 $ 3,406,147 75% Wastewater Divison Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Engineering & Inspection $ 382,000 $ 382,300 $ 239,363 63% Wastewater Department 1,369,000 1,371,700 1,342,316 98% $ 1,751,000 $ 1,754,000 $ 1,581,680 90% Electric Division Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Transmission/Distribution $ 5,205,100 $ 5,205,100 $ 4,840,933 93% Electrical Engineering 1,937,000 1,937,000 1,687,803 87% Administration 1,129,100 1,129,100 830,856 74% Meter Reading 529,800 530,400 495,679 93% Systems Operations 1,067,500 1,067,500 908,802 85% $ 9,868,500 $ 9,869,100 $ 8,764,074 89% Page 145 Page 13

Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 Item #5. Water Division % of Budget Water Treatment Plant Water Department Engineering & Inspection 66% 68% 70% 72% 74% 76% 78% 80% 82% 84% 86% Wastewater Division % of Budget Wastewater Department Engineering & Inspection 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% Electric Division % of Budget Systems Operations Meter Reading Administration Electrical Engineering Transmission/Distribution 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Page 146 Page 14

Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 Item #5. City of Dover Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds) Fiscal Year to Date May 2025 General Fund Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Fire $ 566,600 $ 614,400 $ 538,298 88% Police 1,488,100 2,351,600 1,785,052 76% Streets 415,800 3,063,200 1,996,194 65% Sanitation 739,000 739,000 437,608 59% Stormwater 2,249,000 4,786,000 860,479 18% Grounds 80,000 80,000 70,806 89% Recreation 1,160,000 2,029,800 461,689 23% Purchasing 820,000 973,000 209,702 22% Information Technology 112,000 179,200 81,506 45% Fleet Maintenance - - 398 0% General Fund Capital Projects $ 7,630,500 $ 14,816,200 $ 6,441,732 43% Water Fund Water $ 3,456,700 $ 7,979,700 $ 704,833 9% Water Engineering 26,900 26,900 25,612 95% Water Treatment Plant 885,000 1,162,800 71,767 6% Water Fund Capital Projects $ 4,368,600 $ 9,169,400 $ 802,212 9% Wastewater Fund Wastewater $ 1,691,100 $ 5,064,100 $ 2,239,957 44% Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 1,691,100 $ 5,064,100 $ 2,239,957 44% Electric Fund Electric Generation $ 470,000 $ 2,233,000 $ 1,914,153 86% Transmission/Distribution 3,090,000 3,905,400 1,548,322 40% Electrical Engineering 3,986,000 7,485,500 2,764,089 37% ERP System - 1,803,500 1,920 0% Electric Administration - 1,078,600 1,078,554 100% Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 7,546,000 $ 16,506,000 $ 7,307,038 44% TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 21,236,200 $ 45,555,700 $ 16,790,939 37% Page 147 Page 15

Finance Department Monthly Report May 2025 Item #5. Capital Outlay - All Divisions $9,000,000 $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Capital Outlay - By Fund $18,000,000 $16,506,000 $16,000,000 $14,816,200 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $9,169,400 $7,630,500 $7,546,000 $7,307,038 $8,000,000 $6,441,732 $6,000,000 $5,064,100 $4,368,600 $4,000,000 $2,239,957 $1,691,100 $2,000,000 $802,212 $- Original Budget Revised Budget Actual General Fund Capital Projects Water Fund Capital Projects Wastewater Fund Electric Fund Capital Projects Page 148 Page 16

Item #6. DOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT May 2025 FIRE CHIEFS REPORT Page 149

Item #6. To: Mayor and City Council From: David Carey, Fire Chief Date: June 15, 2025 Subject: Fire Chief’s Monthly Report – May 2025 Department Recognition CPR Life-Saving Awards Congratulations to the following members honored at the 3rd Annual Kent County Survivors Ceremony by the Department of Public Safety: • Collin Chesley • Troy Christiansen • Landon Dulin • Jaquin Gardley • Cassie Korywchak • Gavin Smith Graduating Seniors Congratulations to the Class of 2025 members of our department on their high school graduation: • Jachob Osika • Richard Zhuang • Moe Morales Personnel Activities Activity Hours Meetings 42.5 Training 273.5 Duty Crew 3,231 Incident 2,468 Response Total Hours 6,015 Page 150

Item #6. Major Incidents – May 2025 • Trailer Fire – Kentwood Mobile Home Park • Apartment Fire– Stevenson Drive (Manchester Square) • House Fire - Hayes Circle • Building Fire - 200 Hiawatha Lane • Motor Vehicle Accidents: o Bay Road at Exit 95 – 5 patients transported; 1 flown to CER o Fatal MVC – May 26, N. DuPont Hwy (near Red Roof Inn) o Overturned MVC with Entrapment – Whiteoak Road & N. DuPont Hwy Training & Advancement Newly Qualified Drivers: • Jaquin Gardley – Engines & Squads • Dylan Miller – Engines & Squads • Chad Knotts – Tower 2 New Firefighter Qualification: • Randy Marrs – Promoted to Firefighter II In Memoriam We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of three life members who recently passed: • William “Bill” Bradley – 46 years of Service • Robert “Bob” Konschak – 57 years of service • Richard “Dick” Lawson – 69.5 years of service Duty Crew & Live-in Program Updates As of June 1, new procedures are in effect for attendance tracking and the stipend program. Page 151

Item #6. Red Alert Kiosk System Now active at both stations for tracking: • Fire alarms • Clock-in/out for duty crews • (Coming soon) Training and meetings Attendance must be logged electronically. Paper sign-ins are discontinued. Duty Crew / Stipend Highlights • Schedule on Chief 360 • Must be qualified (Driver, Interior FF, or Officer) • 1 point per 3 hours • Max 30 points/month for stipend eligibility • Must be qualified (Driver, Interior FF, or Officer) • 1099 form required ⚠ Failure to comply results in ineligibility. Home Responders • Must be a member for 1 year • Must be qualified (Driver, Interior FF, or Officer) • Max 30 points/month for stipend eligibility • 1099 required • 1 Point accrue for responding to a general alarms or crew call Fuel Reimbursement • Available for members with <1 year of service • Must accrue 125+ points annually 7. Operational Updates Kenton Road Construction – Phase 2 Closure extended through the end of June. Narcan Deployment Page 152

Item #6. We have recently acquired Narcan to place on our apparatus to help protect both our firefighters and the community. This precaution is especially important in situations where a firefighter may accidentally encounter a potentially harmful substance. Each first aid bag now includes two doses of Narcan, and training will be provided to ensure all personnel are prepared to administer it if necessary • Two Narcan pouches (2 doses each) added to first aid bags • Training to be scheduled for exposure treatment procedures If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully submitted, David Carey Fire Chief Page 153

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CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF POLICE Item #7. 400 SOUTH QUEEN STREET DOVER, DELAWARE 19904 302-736-7111 Chief of Police Police Captains THOMAS A. JOHNSON, JR. RANDY R. ROBBINS Deputy Chief of Police ROBERT E. ROSWELL PAUL D. KUNTZI KEVIN A. STREADWICK July 14, 2025 Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor Members of Dover City Council City Hall Dover, DE 19901 Mayor Christiansen and Council Members: The following is the monthly report of Dover Police Department activities for May: COMPLAINTS/EVENTS YTD Totals compiled through May numbered 19,629. This represents an increase of 339 from the 19,290 reported over the same period in 2024. 25,000 19,290 19,629 20,000 16,463 17,136 15,250 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS Burglary: 3 cases reported, 2 cases cleared and 0 cases was cleared from previous months. Robbery: 1 cases reported, 1 cases cleared and 0 cases was cleared from previous months. Sex Assault: 4 cases reported, 2 cases cleared and 0 cases was cleared from previous months. Homicide: 1 case reported, 0 case cleared and 0 case cleared from previous months. There were 3 Non-Criminal Death Investigations, 3 cases cleared and 0 1cases cleared from previous months. 1 Page 158

Item #7. DRUG, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME / STREET CRIMES UNIT ENFORCEMENT Marijuana: 2.6 grams seized Cocaine: 14.6 grams seized Ecstasy: 191.3 doses seized Prescription Pills: 0 doses seized Heroin: 1.53 grams seized Methamphetamine: 1.6 grams seized Fentanyl: 0 grams seized Other Rx Drugs: 0 grams/doses seized Drug Proceeds: $0 seized FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS 15 10 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN Firearms: 5 Handguns TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT YTD Citation Totals compiled through May numbered 3.748. This represents an increase of 1,928 from the 1,820 reported over the same period in 2024. 4,000 3,748 3,500 3,144 3,038 3,000 2,473 2,500 2,000 1,820 1,500 1,000 500 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 TRAFFIC CRASHES: YTD = 832 2 Page 159

Item #7. 911 CENTER ACTIVITY Total compiled during May numbered 8,103 calls. This represents a decrease of 307 from the 8,410 reported during the same period in 2024. 9,000 8,536 8,500 8,410 8,103 8,000 7,474 7,500 7,139 7,000 6,500 6,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS YTD Totals compiled through May numbered 1,909. This represents an increase of 1,255 from the 654 reported over the same period in 2024. 2,500 1,909 2,000 1,615 1,386 1,500 1,069 1,000 654 775 450 364 500 274 258 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 ISSUED 1,615 1,386 1,069 654 1,909 PAID 450 274 364 258 775 3 Page 160

COMMUNITY POLICING Item #7. This proactive unit takes the lead on community engagement and supporting our community organizations. They have administrative responsibilities and also support other departmental units, such as patrol, during times of high work volumes or special operations with enforcement activities. In addition to those duties, the unit accomplished the following in May:  Assisted Patrol Units during major incidents, high 911 call volume and/or low staffing  Delivered an Active Shooter presentation to Holy Cross School  PAL- Conducted an engagement event at the Clearfield Apartments  PAL- Preparations for the upcoming Youth Academy at the Academy of Dover school  PAL- Luncheon with the Masonic Lodge and accepted a donation for programs  Conducted planning for LifeVac obstructed airway training  Addressed Homeless concerns with the Onyx Group / Five Below Shopping Center  Addressed a Juvenile issue in Westover Apartments – Patrol to follow-up  Assisted Patrol with investigating and making arrests from a Bacon Avenue brawl  Assisted SRO with a juvenile fight on a school bus in transit – 2 arrested  Meeting with representatives of the Clearfield Apartments – stolen vehicles issue  The Unit provided staffing for the last week of the Quality of Life Initiative  Contacted Hamlet Shopping Center & M&T Bank management regarding trespassers  Attended the Towne Point HOA meeting  Assisted City Inspections with a Homeless situation at the College Road water tower  Assisted DENREC PD with one of their fugitives  CPU continued to obtain authorization to enforce trespassing. Ex: Verizon/124 S. State  Planning work for the fall Trunk or Treat event  Addressed a neighborhood / juvenile complaint on the 100 block of Pine Street  Participated in the Dover Days Fireworks, Parade, and related events  Participated in the monthly Downtown Dover Partnership meeting  Participated in the Reily Brown Elementary Family Night Touch a Truck  Supported NeighborGood Partners with planning for their upcoming survey  Addressed an ongoing homeless complaint at Loockerman and S. State Street  Contact with Greenway Lane Condos about an ongoing issue regarding juveniles  Assisted with the Nurse on the Run 5K  Electrical repairs to the Community Response Vehicle  Handled security for the funeral of a homicide victim  Participated in Police Week activities on Legislative Mall  Addressed a neighborhood dispute in the 400 block of E. Water Street  K-9 Roy made presentations to: W. Reily Brown & Simpson Elementary 2nd Grade class  K-9 Roy conducted a presentation for the Dover Century Club  K-9 Roy helped with story time at the Dover Public Library  Participated in Dover Interfaith Day as well as the Senior Olympics event  Coordinated with Rev. Bussie for a block party for AME Baptist Church  Continued planning for a summer BBQ event in Sussex Green  Unit Officers assisted with a Fatal Accident investigation  Community Response Vehicle event – Clearfield Apartments – Pizza and Games  Met again with management – Manchester Square about ongoing issues  Met w/ the White Oak/Towne Point Civic Assoc. - neighborhood watch program  Met w/ the Clearview Meadows Neighborhood Watch group [2 times]  Met with the business director of Family Dollar re: ongoing issues with shoplifting  Supported the prosecution of several JP Court 7 cases 4 Page 161

 Participated in Career Day at W. Reily Brown, Hartly & Fairview Elementary Schools Item #7.  The Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) responded to 64 notable Calls for Service (CFS). Of those 64 CFS the following occurred: o 23 involved transports to Medical Facilities, Dept. of Corrections, Division of Family Services, Private Residences & the Dover Police Department. o 26 involved Mental Health contacts and 7 involved Substance Abuse contacts, while 4 CFS involved a combination of both. o 52 involved other circumstances and/or CFS types. o 82 total field contacts involving Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and/or Other Circumstances across the 64 CFS. o It should be noted that the BHU Clinician was on light duty most of the month due to a motor vehicle accident.  BHU Meetings/Community Engagement/Projects o Most Notable: PFC Shepherd and Clinician Heath with the assistance and support of Lt Miller, Sgt Richey, Sgt Wilson, MCpl Killen, and Resource Manager Barrie Lighe completed and submitted a comprehensive grant proposal to the Prescription Opioid Settlement Commission for over $250,000 to support the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the City of Dover through innovative and proven methods. The above proposal was also accompanied by several letters of support from Dover Behavioral Health, Bayhealth Kent Campus, The PROMISE Program, and the HELP Initiative which highlighted the many strong partnerships developed by the Behavioral Health Unit. o PFC Shepherd and Clinician Heath attended Crisis Negotiation Team Training from May 19-23 after being selected as members of the Dover Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team. o MCpl Killen, Sgt Richey, PFC Shepherd, Code Enforcement, and the City Manager’s Office met with Mayor Christiansen to develop an action plan to combat nuisance motel/hotel and other properties throughout Dover. o PFC Shepherd attended a meeting with Dover Behavioral Health and Bayhealth Kent Campus Emergency Department Management to continue strengthening the partnerships and address any barriers or problems. o PFC Shepherd gathered information in reference to the DEA inspection of resource facilities that provide controlled substances to clients for treatment. o PFC Shepherd observed and was present to assist at Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) debriefs at Delaware State Police Troop 3 and Troop 7 for both Officer Involved Shootings that occurred in May 2025. o PFC Shepherd assisted Veterans Affairs with information about a homeless and possibly missing veteran in New Castle County after two other agencies failed to provide same. o PFC Shepherd continues to have productive discussions with Superior Court Commissioner Freud and the Department of Justice in reference to Red Flag/Mental Health Capiases and the related policies and procedures. o PFC Shepherd and Lt Miller attended after action meetings with Senator Buckson and local stakeholders/representatives related to the development of a HOPE Center in Kent County. o PFC Shepherd assisted Evidence Techs Grosso and Bekka with firearms that were previously seized under Weapon Relinquishment Orders. o Engaged with resources and entities such as Veteran Service Officers, People’s Place, Capital School District, and Delaware State University Downtown. 5 Page 162

o Assisted Patrol, the Criminal Investigation Division, and School Resource Officers Item #7. with psychiatric complaints. Members of the CPU attend numerous meetings with community associations and organizations as a part of our ongoing liaison relationships. PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES The Department was honored to be selected to send a senior commander to the University of Chicago Policing Leadership Academy (PLA). This is a free, invitation-only program that offers specialized leadership instruction to senior operational supervisors in cities struggling with violent crime and weapons offenses. The faculty has a national pedigree and will deliver its core content in five (5) forty hour modules, once a month, from July to November. Captain Kevin Streadwick is enrolled in what is now the 5th Cohort of PLA and will be learning alongside senior commanders from around the United States. The Quality of Life initiative concluded in May. The Community Policing Unit, led by the Behavioral Health Unit, is beginning to compile the data produced by the 6 month effort that involved hundreds of field contacts and the variety of strategies associated with the initiative. Over the summer, a report will be prepared as the court cases are resolved and the results of the alternative dispositions are tabulated. The findings will be ready by the fall. Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and activities in the City of Dover. Respectfully Submitted, Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. Chief of Police 6 Page 163

Item #9. FINAL READING City of Dover PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2025-12 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 – Definitions, be 5 amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics, and deleting the text indicated in red 6 strikeout as follows: 7 8 (3) First-time homebuyer means a natural person who has at no time held an interest in 9 residential real estate, wherever located, and which has been occupied as their principal 10 residence, and who intends to occupy the property being conveyed as his principal 11 residence, within 90 days following recordation of the deed. The first-time homebuyer 12 must file an affidavit certifying to his qualifications before the exemption can be granted. 13 In order to alleviate claims for rebate of the transfer tax paid, no rebate shall be made once 14 the deed for the transaction has been recorded. First-time homebuyers submitting a false 15 affidavit in any respect, which would entitle them to the exemption, shall be subject to 16 payment of the unpaid transfer tax, plus interest at the rate of one and one-half percent per 17 month and, upon direction by the council, referral to the attorney general of the state for 18 criminal prosecution. This subsection shall apply to all real estate settlements held on or 19 after January 2, 2000. First-time homebuyers are exempt from the transfer tax as provided 20 herein. The first-time homebuyer exemption shall apply to the seller of property that 21 qualifies for the first-time buyer exemption but only for property located within the 22 downtown development district redevelopment high priority target area defined in 23 Appendix C. Council shall have the right to deny this exemption to any property owner 24 where the sale and purchase appears to be done fraudulently to take advantage of the realty 25 transfer tax exemption ordinance. 26 27 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 28 29 That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - 30 Qualifications, be amended as by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics, and deleting 31 the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 32 33 (d) Any persons purchasing residential real property in which they will reside within the 34 downtown development district redevelopment high priority target area defined in 35 Appendix C shall be given tax relief from the payment of real estate taxes in the following 36 manner: first year of ownership, total tax abatement; second year of ownership, 75 percent 37 tax abatement; third year of ownership, 50 percent tax abatement; fourth year of ownership, Page 164

Item #9. Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 – Amending Chapter 102 – Taxation, Article III & Article IV Page 2 38 25 percent tax abatement; fifth year of ownership, no tax abatement. Provided however 39 that the homeowner is required to occupy the home as their principal place of residence 40 during the entire time that the taxes are abated and if the property ceases to be their 41 principal place of residence at any time during the four-year period of abatement, then they 42 shall lose their right of abatement and shall be required to pay immediately all taxes abated 43 up to the time that the home ceases to be their principal residence. In order to obtain the 44 tax abatement, the homeowner must make application by affidavit submitted to the city 45 assessor, city manager or his/her designee, or contractor showing qualification for the 46 abatement and each year thereafter, submit a similar affidavit showing their continued right 47 to the abatement. If qualification for the abatement ceases within the four-year period of 48 abatement the homeowner is required to notify the city assessor, city manager or his/her 49 designee, or contractor of the lack of qualification for the abatement and within 90 days 50 from the date the qualification ceases, pay all taxes abated in the past. 51 52 ADOPTED: 53 54 SYNOPSIS 55 The purpose of this ordinance is to correct the reference to the 56 downtown redevelopment high priority target area to be consistent with the change made in 57 Ordinance #2025-01, which changed this terminology to downtown development district 58 (SPONSORS: HUGG AND ANDERSON) 59 60 Action History 61 07/14/2025 – Scheduled for Final Reading – City Council 62 06/23/2025 – First Reading – City Council 63 06/10/2025 – Introduction – Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, 64 Finance, and Administration Committee Page 165