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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
JUNE 27, 2016 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.)
THE “OPEN FORUM” SEGMENT IS PROVIDED TO EXTEND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
TO SHARE THEIR QUESTIONS, THOUGHTS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS, AND COMPLAINTS. DISCUSSION OF
ANY ITEM APPEARING ON THE AGENDA 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 BY CHAPLAIN WALLACE DIXON
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
* CONSENT AGENDA
THOSE ITEMS ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA WHICH ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND NON-
CONTROVERSIAL SHALL BE MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE
ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS
UNLESS A MEMBER OF COUNCIL SO REQUESTS, IN WHICH EVENT THE MATTER SHALL BE REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED A SEPARATE ITEM.
* 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2016
2. PROGRAM PRESENTATION - FIRST STATE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-07 - PROPOSING INCLUSION OF WESTFIELD INTO THE
KENT COUNTY STORM WATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
* 4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 14, 2016
A. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
(1) PROGRAM PRESENTATION - FIRST STATE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(2) UPDATE - RESIDENTIAL APPEAL PROCESS AND NON-COMPLIANT/
NON-CONFORMING USES
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(3) CITIZEN SUGGESTIONS
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
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* 4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 14, 2016 (CONTINUED)
B. UTILITY COMMITTEE
(1) DIFFERENTIAL DISPOSAL FEE AGREEMENT - DELAWARE SOLID WASTE
AUTHORITY
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE PROPOSED DIFFERENTIAL DISPOSAL FEE AGREEMENT WITH THE DELAWARE
SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY (DSWA) TO PROVIDE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF DOVER FROM JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2021 AT THE RATES SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT)
(2) QUARTERLY REVIEW OF UTILITY RELATED CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN (CIP)
(ELECTRIC AND WATER/WASTEWATER) (JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH)
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(3) UPDATES
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
C. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
(1) KENT COUNTY SECONDARY INTENSIVE LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER (SRO) MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO NEGOTIATE
AND SIGN THE FINAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) AT THE KENT COUNTY
SECONDARY INTENSIVE LEARNING CENTER SITE FOR THE NEXT THREE (3) YEARS
(FY-2017, FY-2018 AND FY-2019))
(2) DISPOSITION OF EXCESS PROPERTY - 29 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE AND
749 WEST NORTH STREET
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE
OFFERS FROM MAUTISTE INVESTMENT GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000 FOR
29 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE AND $18,000 FOR 749 WEST NORTH STREET AND
WRITE-OFF THE REMAINING EXPENSES AND CHARGES IN THE COMBINED AMOUNT
OF $17,718.35 FOR THESE PROPERTIES)
(3) DISCUSSION - TAX ACCOUNT DELINQUENCY LISTING
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(4) WHATCOAT VILLAGE REVITALIZATION PAYMENT-IN-LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE A FINAL AGREEMENT WITH W HATCOAT COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, INC. REGARDING A PROPOSED PILOT AGREEMENT FOR
WHATCOAT VILLAGE LOCATED AT 992 WHATCOAT VILLAGE DRIVE)
(5) EVALUATION OF REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
(A) COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN
A FINAL THREE (3) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SIMM ASSOCIATES, INC.)
(B) HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AWARDING A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT WITH
THE OPTION FOR TWO (2) ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSIONS TO A.A. DUCKETT, INC.
AS PER THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO RFP #16-0040PW)
(6) RECOMMENDATION OF GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION BOARD - CONSIDERATION
OF A RETIREE COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA)
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
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* 4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 14, 2016 (CONTINUED)
C. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (CONTINUED)
(7) PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-16 AMENDING CHAPTER 22 - BUILDING AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 26 - BUSINESSES; CHAPTER 50 - FLOODS;
CHAPTER 66 - MANUFACTURED HOMES AND TRAILERS; CHAPTER 102 -
TAXATION; CHAPTER 106 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES; CHAPTER 110 - UTILITIES;
APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, AND 12; AND APPENDIX F - FEES
AND FINES (SPONSORS: NEIL, SLAVIN, AND COLE)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-16)
(SEE ITEM #8)
5. ABANDONMENT OF TOPAZ CIRCLE STUB STREET/WAIVING THE ABANDONMENT
PROCEDURE
(DURING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 9, 2016, COUNCIL APPROVED THE
SAFETY, ADVISORY, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION OF LOOKING
INTO THE PROCESS OF ABANDONING THE TOPAZ CIRCLE STUB STREET)
6. ELECTRIC RATES AND TARIFFS - TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
CLASSIFICATION ("FT")
(STAFF RECOMMENDS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE
TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CLASSIFICATION ("FT") RATE AND
TARIFF. THE EFFECTIVE DATE WILL BE BACK DATED TO JULY 1, 2015 AND ALL NECESSARY
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED.)
* 7. APPOINTMENTS (REAPPOINTMENTS) RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
(A) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - THREE (3) YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE JULY 2019
(1) K.C. SHETH, CHAIRMAN
(2) WILLIAM HUFNAL
(B) PLANNING COMMISSION - KATHLEEN WELSH - FIRST DISTRICT - THREE (3) YEAR TERM
TO EXPIRE JUNE 1, 2019 (DEFERRED DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 23, 2016)
8. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-16
THE FIRST READING IS OFFERED ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX B
- ZONING REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING. IT IS RECOMMENDED FOR REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION ON JULY 18, 2016, AND THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE SET FOR AUGUST 8, 2016 AT
7:30 P.M., AT WHICH TIME THE FINAL READING AND COUNCIL ACTION WILL TAKE PLACE. THE
ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ON THE CITY'S
WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFDOVER.COM UNDER "GOVERNMENT," OR BY CONTACTING THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE AT 736-7008 OR CITYCLERK@DOVER.DE.US.
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-16 AMENDING CHAPTER 22 - BUILDING AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 26 - BUSINESSES; CHAPTER 50 - FLOODS; CHAPTER 66 -
MANUFACTURED HOMES AND TRAILERS; CHAPTER 102 - TAXATION; CHAPTER 106 -
TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES; CHAPTER 110 - UTILITIES; APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLES
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, AND 12; AND APPENDIX F - FEES AND FINES (LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE)
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9. FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-17
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE COUNCIL
MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2016. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFDOVER.COM UNDER "GOVERNMENT."
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-17 - 2016/2017 CITY OF DOVER BUDGET
ORDINANCES
10. CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO:
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(2) - PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS ON SITE ACQUISITIONS FOR ANY PUBLICLY FUNDED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS, OR SALES OR LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(4) - STRATEGY SESSIONS, INCLUDING THOSE INVOLVING LEGAL ADVICE OR OPINION FROM AN
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, BUT ONLY
WHEN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION POSITION OF THE
PUBLIC BODY;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(6) - DISCUSSION OF THE CONTENT OF DOCUMENTS, EXCLUDED FROM THE DEFINITION OF
"PUBLIC RECORD" IN §10002 OF THIS TITLE WHERE SUCH DISCUSSION MAY DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS OF SUCH
DOCUMENTS;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(9) - PERSONNEL MATTERS IN WHICH THE NAMES, COMPETENCY AND ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL
EMPLOYEES ARE DISCUSSED, UNLESS THE EMPLOYEE REQUESTS THAT SUCH A MEETING BE OPEN
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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.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on June 13, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil (departed at 8:09 p.m.
and returned at 8:13 p.m.), Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole, Mr. Hosfelt, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Bernat, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Koenig,
Mrs. Townshend, Fire Chief Carey, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell.
Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at 7:37 p.m.)
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Slavin declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum.
Mr. Slavin requested members to join in a moment of silence for the victims of the June 12, 2016
tragedy in Orlando, Florida.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Anderson requested that item #12 - 2016/17 Committee Appointments - Council President, be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Lewis requested that item #1-B - Adoption of Minutes - Special Council Meeting - Budget
Review of May 24, 25, and 26, 2016, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, as amended. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 23, 2016
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 23, 2016 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - BUDGET REVIEW OF
MAY 24, 25, AND 26, 2016
Mr. Lewis indicated that, during the Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of May 24, 2016, he
asked Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, what his plan B for balancing the 2017 budget would be if
the revenue did not come in as anticipated. Mr. Lewis stated that he reviewed the minutes and did
not see Mr. Koenig’s response included. He advised members that he had just discussed the matter
with Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, prior to the meeting.
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Mr. Slavin stated that Mr. Lewis’ concerns were noted and would be corrected via the City Clerk.
Mr. Sudler indicated that he had not seen the discussion regarding the appraisal of the Ridgely Street
property in the minutes. Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Sudler agreed to ask the City Clerk to check
the minutes. (City Clerk’s Office Note: Subsequent to the meeting, Mrs. McDowell advised members
that the Ridgely Street appraisal was mentioned several times throughout the Special Council
Meeting - Budget Review of May 24, 25, and 26, 2016 minutes and the final motion for the appraisal
could be found on page 68 of the minutes (page 130 of the June 13, 2016 Council packet).)
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Lewis, the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting -
Budget Review of May 24, 25, and 26, 2016 were unanimously approved, and bore the written
approval of Mayor Christiansen.
CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS - TOWNSEND BROTHERS CHEVROLET -
86 YEARS OF BUSINESS
The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Congratulations into the record:
CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS
presented to
Townsend Brothers Chevrolet
in recognition of
86 Years of Business
Proudly serving the Dover community since 1930.
The City of Dover extends its sincere congratulations
on this special milestone. Thank you for your
service and commitment to our community.
June 13, 2016
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Certificate to
Mr. Jeff Townsend. Mr. Townsend thanked the City for everything it has done for Townsend
Brothers and the community, noting that it is a real partnership. He stated that, as a business in the
local community, Townsend Brothers tries to take care of the customers who live here, noting the
Townsend Brothers and the City have a lot of the same customers.
PRESENTATION - 2015 ANNUAL REPORT - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY (DOVER FIRE
DEPARTMENT)
Fire Chief Carleton Carey, Jr. reviewed the Robbins Hose Company (Dover Fire Department)
2015 Annual Report. Chief Carey also reviewed the major incidents that had occurred during the
first six (6) months of 2016, noting that there was one (1) serious trailer fire, six (6) serious motor
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vehicle accidents with extrication; six (6) working house fires, one (1) of which occurred earlier that
day; two (2) building fires; three (3) critical carbon monoxide leaks in apartment buildings; seven
(7) incidents where vehicles went into structures; special rescue calls; serious dryer fires in home
utility rooms in January and February; and one (1) major gas leak on Loockerman Street. In
addition, he noted that the Department had assisted other fire departments nine (9) times, including
assisting with a fire in Magnolia on June 12, 2016, and there had been 538 fire calls this year.
Chief Carey also informed members that Robbins Hose Company had added five (5) new members
this year, and three (3) individuals were scheduled to become members in July.
Mr. Hutchison asked how long the department has had a duty officer on call and how this duty is
covered. Responding, Chief Carey stated that a duty officer on call has been in place for at least five
(5) years, explaining that a duty officer works 24/7, 365 days per year. He stated that one (1) of the
eight (8) elected officers is always on call. For example, Chief Carey noted that sometimes an
officer would be sent out if an alarm goes off and there is no one in the station.
Mr. Hutchison thanked Chief Carey and all of the volunteers for a job well done, noting that Robbins
Hose Company and the City have a lot to be proud of.
Mr. Slavin recognized former Fire Chief Mark Hall, who was in attendance. He thanked Chief Carey
and former Chief Hall, noting that the information provided in the 2015 Annual Report reflected the
result of their working together so well last year.
Mr. Sudler asked what caused the seven (7) incidents where vehicles went into structures, as well
as the gas leak. In response, Chief Carey stated that the gas leak was the result of a car running into
a gas meter and knocking it off the foundation. He explained that some of the seven (7) cars that
went into structures were the result of individuals driving under the influence, one (1) was a medical
issue, and one (1) was a pregnancy.
Mr. Sudler moved for acceptance of the Robbins Hose Company (Dover Fire Department)
2015 Annual Report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-09 WITH
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/SAFETY ADVISORY AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AMENDMENT #1 (CCW/SA&T #1)
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider proposed amendments to
Chapter 98 - Streets, Sidewalks, Storm Sewers and Other Public Places, Article I. - In General,
Section 98-10 - Speed Reduction Devices; Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision -
General Requirements and Design Standards, Section A - Streets, Paragraph 1; and Appendix B -
Zoning, Article 10 - Planning Commission, Section 2 - Site Development Plan Approval, 2.54 -
Proposed Development.
Mr. Sudler moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2016-09 be acknowledged
by title only, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the
ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of April 11, 2016.)
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Councilman Hosfelt, Chair of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee, reminded
members that Proposed Ordinance #2016-09 was considered by the Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee in the Fall of 2015. He advised that owners of private shopping centers
had expressed interest in having speed cushions or some type of speed control measure on private
property to slow traffic and deter those who use private property to circumvent the normal flow of
traffic. Mr. Hosfelt noted that first responders had historically been opposed to any type of speed
reduction device; however, Police Chief Paul Bernat, Fire Chief Carleton Carey, Jr., and former Fire
Chief Mark Hall had given speed cushions their blessing, so the Proposed Ordinance was being
brought forward to Council.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that because the Proposed Ordinance would amend a portion of the Zoning Ordinance, a public
hearing before the Planning Commission was required. She noted that it had also been reviewed by
the Development Advisory Committee (DAC). Referring to Page 2 of the Petition to Amend Text
of the Dover Code of Ordinances, Land Subdivision Regulations, and Zoning Ordinance,
Mrs. Townshend pointed out a series of proposed revisions to the Ordinance. She indicated that the
revisions were principally technical corrections in terms of construction and that the most significant
were recommendations G, H, and I. In terms of agency comments, Mrs. Townshend advised that
the Department of Public Works and Fire Marshal’s Office both expressed some concerns regarding
the Ordinance. She stated that the Ordinance relates only to private drives and does not affect much
from a Public Works standpoint, except trash collection, and City snow plows would not be
impacted. Mrs. Townshend stated that the Fire Marshal’s Office had concerns about placing speed
cushions in fire lanes, noting that most of the places where placement had been considered would
be in fire lanes. She informed members that a public hearing regarding the Ordinance had been held
before the Planning Commission on May 16, 2016, and no members of the public spoke. Following
the public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended against adoption of the Ordinance due
to the operational concerns of member agencies.
Mrs. Townshend advised that because the Planning Commission gave an unfavorable
recommendation, if members chose to adopt the Ordinance they would need to state, for the record,
their reasons for voting against the Planning Commission’s recommendation. She indicated that
there was a variety of possible actions that Council could take, as follows: 1) adopt the Proposed
Ordinance as presented, in which case members would state their reasons for the record;
2) disapprove the Proposed Ordinance; 3) adopt the Proposed Ordinance with amendments A - I on
Pages 2 - 3 of the Petition to Amend Text of Dover Code of Ordinances, Land Subdivision
Regulations and Zoning Ordinance; or 4) refer the Proposed Ordinance back to the Safety Advisory
and Transportation Committee to review the proposed amendments.
Mr. Hutchison advised members that the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee had
reviewed this matter in great detail and listened to concerns raised regarding speed cushions.
Mr. Hutchison felt strongly that public safety comes first. He thought that speed cushions could
address the issues and concerns expressed by citizens and their benefits outweighed any of the
concerns expressed. Mr. Hutchison stated that he supported the Ordinance as written.
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Mr. Sudler concurred with Mr. Hutchison. He questioned whether members needed to state their
reasons, for the record, for voting against the Planning Commission’s recommendation, noting that
the requirement was not in the Dover Code. He stated that he had received a 1998 legal opinion
from the City Clerk’s Office; however, the requirement to state reasons was not in the Dover Code.
Mr. Sudler wanted to make it known to his colleagues that, to his knowledge, they were not held to
pointing out for the record why they vote for or against any zoning recommendation.
Mr. Anderson advised that he attended both the Planning Commission and Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee meetings when this matter was considered. He noted that there was no
public input at the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Anderson believed that the argument raised
was not valid because speed cushions, unlike speed bumps, are designed to allow fire and emergency
equipment to pass. He stated that he found no compelling reason not to adopt the Proposed
Ordinance, as recommended by the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee, which studied
this issue in depth.
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak, Council President Slavin declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Hosfelt moved for approval of Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee Amendment #1 (CCW/SA&T #1) as presented. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Cole.
Responding to Mr. Anderson’s request for clarification on Amendment #1, Mrs. Traci McDowell,
City Clerk, advised that the Amendment #1 changes were highlighted in yellow in the Proposed
Ordinance and the term “fire lanes” had been stricken. She explained that it was pointed out by
Mr. Timothy Mullaney, former City of Dover Fire Marshal, that fire lanes were most likely the areas
where shopping center owners would want speed cushions. Mrs. McDowell advised that
Mr. Mullaney recommended the amendment if the intention was to permit speed cushions in fire
lanes.
The motion to approve Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee Amendment #1 (CCW/SA&T #1) as presented was unanimously carried.
Mr. Hosfelt moved for adoption of the ordinance as amended. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Cole and, by a unanimous roll call vote, Ordinance #2016-09 was adopted, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 98 - Streets, Sidewalks, Storm Sewers and Other Public Places, Article I. - In General,
Section 98-10 - Speed Reduction Devices of the Dover Code be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 98-10. - Speed reduction devices.
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(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have
the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Speed bump shall mean a transverse hump, generally designed as a rounded, raised
pavement structure usually from two to six inches high and one to three feet from
front to back, set into the surface of a street, parking lot, or driveway to slow the
traffic. Their design generally dictates comfortable crossing speeds of five miles per
hour or less so they are usually appropriate only for use where vehicle speeds are
typically the lowest to begin with such as parking lots, private roads, and on some
residential streets.
Speed cushion shall mean a speed hump with an unraised path for fire trucks and
ambulances through the hump. Speed cushions are devices designed as several small
speed humps installed across the width of the road with spaces between them. They
are generally installed in a series across a roadway resembling a split speed hump.
Speed hump shall mean a raised area in the pavement surface, usually from three to
four inches high and 10 to 12 feet from front to back, extending transversely across
the travel way. The purpose of the length of a speed hump is to allow the entire
vehicle to be on the hump at once before it descends the far side onto the pavement
to reduce the likelihood that a vehicle will “bottom out” when going over the speed
hump. Speed humps are typically applied to residential streets where speed limits do
not exceed 25 miles per hour.
(b) Prohibited. Any device used as a means of speed reduction on any city street, drive, parking
lot, or any other driveable surface, which causes a change in elevation which may result in
emergency equipment having to reduce speed during a time of emergency, is prohibited.
(c) Permitted. Speed cushions may be installed on privately owned commercial property, at the
owner’s expense, following review by the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
and approval by City Council. Any other type of speed reduction device on private
commercial property within the City is prohibited.
(d) Installation and Design standards. Installation and design standards for speed cushions shall
be in accordance with the Delaware Traffic Calming Design Manual.
(Code 1981, § 7-4; Ord. of 5-26-1998)
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
That Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision - General Requirements and Design
Standards, Section A - Streets, Paragraph 1 of the Dover Code be amended to read as follows:
A. - Streets.
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1. The layout, character, extent, width, grade and location of proposed streets shall be established
with due regard to:
(a) Public convenience and safety.
(b) Proposed uses of the land to be served by said streets.
(c) Proper relation and connection with, continuation and projection of streets to adjacent areas;
whether these streets are existing, or proposed in another subdivision, in a neighborhood
plan, in the development plan, or in the official map, as approved or adopted by the
commission. Where existing or proposed streets are located on adjacent land, then the
planning commission shall require street extensions at points in which the commission
determines are suitable for future connections to adjacent developable lands on each side of
the development.
(d) Topography and other land features.
(e) Speed reduction devices on any city or private street, drive, parking lot, or any other
driveable surface, which causes a change in elevation which may result in emergency
equipment having to reduce speed during a time of emergency, is prohibited. Speed cushions
may be installed on privately owned commercial property, in accordance with Chapter 98 -
Streets, Sidewalks, Storm Sewers and Other Public Places, Article I. - In General, Section
98-10 - Speed Reduction Devices.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 10 - Planning Commission, Section 2 - Site Development Plan
Approval, 2.54 - Proposed Development of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text
indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
2.54 Proposed development.
(A) Existing buildings and other structures.
(B) Location and width of all proposed streets and rights-of-way.
(C) Location of all proposed structures, except one-family detached dwellings, and an
indication of the total number of dwelling units.
(D) Location and dimensions of all lot lines.
(E) Building setback lines on all lots.
(F) Location of all uses not requiring structures, including parks, playgrounds and other
open space areas.
(G) Location and plans for any outdoor signs.
(H) Location, direction, power and time of use for any proposed outdoor lighting.
(I) The location, size and arrangement of proposed sidewalks, driveways, loading areas,
off-street parking areas and other paved areas.
(J) Indication of the total amount of impervious surfaces and the development coverage.
(K) Any proposed changes in elevation of the site and elevations of all streets, parking
areas, and building foundations. The datum to which all elevations, including existing
contour elevations, refer shall be clearly indicated on the plan.
(L) Plans for surface drainage of the site. Such plans shall include stormwater run-off
calculations and shall show the proposed method of accommodating the anticipated
run-off.
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(M) Any proposed below-ground or above-ground utilities and any contemplated public
improvements, including road improvements, on or adjoining the property. Plans for
such utilities and improvements shall indicate whether the developer, the city, or other
agency will bear the financial responsibility for the construction, and which
improvements are intended to be dedicated to the city.
(N) Proposed grading, screening and other landscaping, including types and locations of
proposed street trees.
(O) Architectural elevation drawings or other graphic representations illustrating exterior
building characteristics of proposed buildings and/or building additions that would be
visible from the public right-of-way. Elevation drawings shall be drawn to scale and
shall reflect major architectural elements such as exterior surface materials, windows,
doors, columns, and wall-mounted signage. Elevation plans are intended to provide a
general depiction of the physical appearance, massing and scale of the proposed
construction.
(P) Speed reduction devices on any city or private street, drive, parking lot, fire lane or any
other driveable surface, which causes a change in elevation which may result in
emergency equipment having to reduce speed during a time of emergency, is
prohibited. Speed cushions may be installed on privately owned commercial property,
in accordance with Chapter 98 - Streets, Sidewalks, Storm Sewers and Other Public
Places, Article I. - In General, Section 98-10 - Speed Reduction Devices.
ADOPTED: JUNE 13, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND BUDGET
A public hearing on the Electric Revenue Fund Budget is required for compliance with City of Dover
Electric Revenue Bonds Resolutions prior to adoption of the budget. Notice of the public hearing
was properly advertised for this time and place.
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak during the public hearing, Council President Slavin declared the public hearing closed.
No further action was taken. Council President Slavin noted that the First Reading of the Budget
Ordinances would take place during the latter part of the meeting and that the Final Reading and
adoption of the Ordinances were scheduled for the Regular Council Meeting of June 27, 2016.
60-DAY PROGRESS REPORT - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING
ORDINANCE - PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1032-1058 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY,
OWNED BY BMDR LLC
During the Regular City Council Meeting of November 9, 2015, members considered a Violation
of the Dangerous Building Ordinance at 1032-1058 South DuPont Highway, owned by BMDR LLC.
At that time, Council declared the structure located at 1032-1058 South DuPont Highway a
dangerous building; ordered that the property be repaired or demolished by July 1, 2016 by the owner
or equity owner at their own risk; ordered the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the
structure if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council;
ordered the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to
be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be
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added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a
suit at law against the owner; and that progress reports be provided at the Council Meetings
scheduled for January 11, 2016, March 14, 2016, and June 13, 2016.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that she had driven by the property and had not observed any major progress. She explained that a
permit had been issued a couple of months ago. Mrs. Townshend spoke to Mr. Robert
MacLeish, Sr., Lighthouse Construction, Inc., who indicated that they were actively working inside
the building on things that have to be done before they can start construction and would continue
forward with renovations.
In response to Mr. Hosfelt regarding her recommendation, Mrs. Townshend recommended
evaluating the property in another three (3) months.
Mr. Hare moved to return the item to full Council in 90 days for a progress report, seconded
by Mr. Hosfelt and unanimously carried.
PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN: SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING OPTION - THE
GRANDE - 90 SAULSBURY ROAD (CLUBHOUSE AND POOL)
The Planning Office received a proposal to construct a Clubhouse and Pool to serve The Grande
Planned Neighborhood Design (PND), Senior Citizen Housing Option (SCHO), at
90 Saulsbury Road. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community
Development, advised members that The Grande is located on Route 8 just west of Saulsbury Road.
Three (3) buildings have been constructed, and construction of a fourth building will begin in the
near future. Mrs. Townshend explained that the current proposal was to construct a pool and
clubhouse at 90 Saulsbury Road, which is adjacent to The Grande property, and these amenities
would serve those who live at The Grande. She advised that, under the PND ordinance, the first step
is for City Council to review the proposal and determine if it is worthy of further review by the
Planning Commission. Mrs. Townshend indicated that if this determination is made by City
Council, the applicant can file a conditional use application with the Planning Commission.
Mr. Anderson questioned if the Planning Commission had reviewed this matter previously.
Responding, Mrs. Townshend explained that the Planning Commission had reviewed the apartments
at the Grande but not this specific parcel of land or the clubhouse and pool.
Responding to Mr. Anderson as to whether the proposal was consistent with the PND or if
exceptions were being requested, Mrs. Townshend stated that she believed that the proposal was
consistent with the PND.
Staff recommended forwarding the plan to the Planning Commission for review.
Mr. Hare moved that the Planned Neighborhood Design Development, Senior Housing Option,
for The Grande (Clubhouse and Pool) be referred to the Planning Commission for review.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
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BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS REPORT - MAY 23, 2016
The Board of Assessment Appeals met on May 23, 2016, with Chairman Garfinkel
presiding.
EXEMPTIONS
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
Locations: Exempt Request:
67 S. Queen St. $13,800
18 S. Queen St. $0 (already exempt)
47 S. Kirkwood St. $11,900
27 N. New St. $13,100
24 N. New St. $0 (already exempt)
20 N. New St. $47,600
101 S. Queen St. $13,400
16 S. Queen St. $0 (already exempt)
45 S. Queen St. $11,900
19 N. New St. $75,500
23 N. Kirkwood St. $10,000
53 S. New St. $47,500
223 W. Division St. $0 (already exempt)
50 S. Governors Ave. $102,500
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request for the above referenced properties was submitted to the
Assessor's Office.
These properties are being renovated for low-income families to provide an
affordable mortgage. Once these properties are complete and the ownership is
transferred, they will be added back to the tax rolls. (As a supplemental billing)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
approved.
Mr. Gallo, Executive Director, was present for the meeting.
He told the board that Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity is seeking tax
exemption for some dilapidated properties the organization purchased, which will be
rebuilt and sold to low income families. He also pointed out that with these projects
the city streets will be revitalized, therefore bringing in more taxes. Mr. Burns asked
how long this process usually takes, Mr. Gallo replied that the process from
purchasing to selling usually takes no more than a year.
Mr. Burns asked how the organization is able to afford all of these projects.
Mr. Gallo explained that they received funds from different organizations.
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Mr. Burns asked the Assessor what her opinion was, Mrs. Bundek replied that the
organization had been working with the city for a while now and that the city is
aware that the properties will eventually go back onto the tax roll.
Mr. Galvin made the motion to approve the exempt request for items 1-12 and 14 on
the agenda.
Mr. Burns seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Chairman Garfinkle brought everybody's attention to 223 W. Division Street, which
had been approved for the exempt status by the board a year ago and was to be
revisited by the Board of Assessment Appeal in 2016. He asked Mr. Gallo to tell the
board what the current status of that property is.
Mr. Gallo informed the board members that this building is to be used as an affiliate
office for the organization, which would bring them closer to downtown Dover. He
mentioned that he is waiting to find out if enough funding for this office has been
generated. As soon as the funding is available the building will be converted into
office space for Central Habitat for Humanity, which would allow for a closer contact
with the community.
Chairman Garfinkel mentioned an organization that appeared before the board the
year prior, requesting the exempt status for properties that were to be rented and that
the Board of Assessment Appeals denied the request as did City Council at the
council meeting at a later council meeting, due to the fact that these properties were
going to be used as income properties.
Mr. Gallo assured that the building would only be used by the Habitat and that none
of the offices would be rented out.
Mr. Burns inquired about NCALL (National Council on Agriculture Live & Labor
Research Fund Inc.), which is another agency similar to the Habitat organization. He
asked the Assessor if properties held by this organization are also exempt from taxes.
After making a call to the office, the Assessor assured that the property held by
NCALL is exempt.
Chairman Garfinkel informed Mr. Gallo that he does not see a problem granting the
exemption, as long as the building is not going to be rented out.
Mr. Gallo assured the Board that the building will only use by his organization. He
went on to explain that if he is not able to convert the building within the next couple
of years, he will try to sell it, which will put the property back on the tax rolls.
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Mr. Burns made the motion to accept the exempt request for 223 W. Division Street
with the prevision, that the building will only be used for office space for the
organization.
Mr. Galvin seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Whatcoat Community Development Inc.
Location: Exempt Request:
992 Whatcoat Village Dr. $4,186,800
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor's Office.
This property has been under this ownership since 1970. They are currently paying
property tax to the City of Dover
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Present for the meeting were:
Christopher Lamb Esq., attorney for the property owner
Vandana Sareen, VP of the Development for The Michaels Organization
Kara Velez, Community Manager for Whatcoat Village Apartments
Mr. Hill and Mr. Adams, Representing Whatcoat Community Development Inc.
Mr. Lamb started by informing the Board of Assessment Appeals where the property
is located. He went on to let the board know that the current owner is Whatcoat
Community Development Inc. which is a 501(c)(3) organization and had been
incorporated in 1970.
Mr. Lamb went to read the purpose of the organization:
"The corporation is hereby organized, exclusively for a charitable and religious
purpose, and the Business and object to be carried on and prompted by it is to
provide, on a non-profit basis, Housing for low and moderate income families and
families in need of housing where no adequate housing exists for groups, pursuant
to Section 236 of the National Housing Act."
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The attorney explained that the property consists of 78 rent restricted, family
apartment units and that 57 units are subsidized by HUD (Housing and Urban
Development). He also mentioned that DSHA (Delaware State Housing Authority)
and HUD regulate the properties and that tenants are mostly minorities and very low
income and that the property qualifies for the exemption under 9 Del. C. § 102-182.
Per Mr. Lamb, the property is in need of substantial renovations, costing a lot of
money. Therefore, the property would not be able to carry the full tax load. He also
explained that the owner realizes the burden the property is putting onto the city and
is therefore offering to enter into a $9,000 PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) with
the City of Dover. This offer has also been extended to Kent County for $10,000.
It was also explained that the property, because of its nature, is eligible for tax
credits. These credits are sold to Investors; this money is then used to do this
substantial renovation.
Ms. Sareen pointed out that under the low income tax credit all units would be
subsidized units, meaning by law the income of the residence should be 60% below
national average, however the property owner has committed to have the average
income at 35% of the median income in Kent County Delaware, which would mean
the yearly income per family would be approximately between $15,000 to $20,000.
Mr. Burns asked if the property is currently paying taxes and how much those are,
since the city would be losing those taxes for a long time to come.
The Assessor told the board that the current taxes are approximately $16,000.
Mr. Lamb expressed that he is hoping the $9,000 PILOT will be accepted by the city
as they do not want to be a burden.
Mr. Burns asked the Assessor what her recommendations are?
Mrs. Bundek replied that based on the City Solicitors recommendations, the property
should be granted the exemption.
Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the exempt request with the recommendation
that the city manager give the offered PILOT serious consideration.
Mr. Galvin seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant that the City Council was the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
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MONTHLY REPORTS - APRIL 2016
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare, the following monthly reports were accepted
by consent agenda:
City Assessor’s Report
City Manager’s Report
City Planner’s Report
Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report
Economic Development Office Report
Fire Chief’s Report
Police Chief’s Report
EVALUATION OF BIDS - THE ENERGY AUTHORITY (TEA) CONTRACT RENEWAL
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that several months ago, he and
Mr. Harry Maloney, Electric Director, came before the Council Committee of the Whole and
discussed potential negotiations with Mr. Kirk Betts, the City’s utility attorney, regarding extension
of the City’s contract with The Energy Authority (TEA). He reminded members that TEA performs
energy purchasing for the City of Dover. Mr. Koenig advised that staff was recommending an
extension of the contract that would also include an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
Mr. Kirk Betts stated that it brought him great joy to come back with the success of the plan that
members had sent him out to achieve on the City’s behalf. He noted that the City has had a
relationship with TEA since 2011. Mr. Betts advised that TEA acts as the City’s outside, everyday
consultant to help operate the electric utility, particularly the more complicated parts outside the
City’s distribution system, which includes buying and selling energy on the market. Mr. Betts stated
that TEA not only plans the dispatch of the City’s plants but also tries to manage peak load through
dispatching, energy purchases through PJM, helping to obtain contracts where the City’s
counterparties buy directly from entities that operate through PJM, and balancing this every day. He
explained that TEA prepares one (1) year and five (5) year plans to look forward on operations in
the context of the budgeting and purchases, and keeps records on how many positions the City has
contracts for and how much the City is at risk day to day. Mr. Betts noted that TEA comes to the
City each month and provides reports.
Mr. Betts advised that in the prior five (5) year contract, TEA helped to operate the City’s plant and
oversee the contract with North American Energy Services (NAES). Mr. Betts stated that
Mr. Harry Maloney had taken over the responsibility of direct oversight of the plant operating staff,
which was a significant part of the original TEA contract. The fact was brought up that Mr. Maloney
was now doing a lot of NAES’s work and the City was essentially overpaying for the service.
Mr. Betts indicated that TEA, being a municipally-run entity, responded very favorably to that
comment and offered to renegotiate the contract, which was about to expire. TEA lowered their
price and also offered a service of the approximate value of the one (1) year that Mr. Maloney had
overseen the NAES contract. Mr. Betts stated that the contract being considered tonight was lower
in price by 16.17%, which took into account Mr. Maloney’s oversight of NAES, as well as other
aspects of the contract that the City found were not particularly necessary anymore. For example,
Mr. Betts explained that when TEA entered the contract, they embedded in the price some risk for
numerous trips to Dover; however, it had been found that a monthly trip was enough, so extra trips
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were stripped. Mr. Betts stated that Council had asked them to obtain a contract that was more
reflective of the way the City operates with Mr. Maloney and staff and integrates their work, and to
work hard to get a reduction, which had been done.
Mr. Betts explained that a new component would be coming in Task Order 1. Not only did TEA
reduce the cost, but they gave the City $175,000, the approximate value of Mr. Maloney’s services
over the last year, which would go toward an IRP. Mr. Betts explained that the IRP would help look
at whether the utility would be serving customers from the generation and buying side going forward,
and also how its customers are responding in today’s marketplace. He reminded members that the
last time he came before members, changes in the marketplace were discussed. Mr. Betts indicated
that generation by coal and nuclear plants was slowly being phased out and solar power, wind power,
demand side response, and LED lighting were now factors. He advised that for the first time in his
professional lifetime, PJM was showing no growth, and part of the last five (5) year plan that TEA
had provided showed virtually no growth for the City’s load. Mr. Betts advised that this was not
because the City’s customers were not using energy but the way energy is used today, noting that
LED lighting is about 40% - 80% more efficient than typical incandescent light. These factors were
having a big impact on how the City looks forward toward serving its customers. Mr. Betts stated
the need to consider how to manage the City’s risk of overbuying and having to liquidate in the
marketplace as customers change. He explained that the IRP would provide a 20-year perspective,
with the first five (5) years and out to 10 years having the most value to the City. It would look at
the resources the City should bring to the table when looking at how to serve customers and optimize
the value to them and the City. Mr. Betts stated this would be the first such plan for the City, noting
that Delmarva Power and Light has to do this every two (2) years and it is a standard best practice
in the industry today in planning how to serve customers and managing the risk in serving them.
Mr. Betts indicated that this value was being added to the contract, and this portion of the contract
would begin almost as soon as the contract is approved. It was hoped that it would be completed in
December 2015, but it would more likely be January or February 2016 before a final proposal would
come back to the City. Mr. Betts stated that this would be an unbiased report that takes into account
operational data, what is going on in the Peninsula and new facilities being built, as well as changes
in PJM. He indicated that approximately 72 variables would go into an economic analysis that
would produce approximately eight (8) paths for the City to consider regarding how to serve its
customers.
Mr. Betts reiterated that the City entered the contract with TEA in 2011 and, prior to that, the City
contracted with PACE out of Virginia, with an annual fee of $2.447M. He noted that the proposed
fee going forward for virtually the same services, except oversight of NAES, would be
approximately $835,000, or around one-third of the cost of the service six (6) years ago. Mr. Betts
recommended taking advantage of this opportunity quickly. He stated that he, Mr. Maloney, and
City staff strongly recommended moving forward with the proposal.
Mr. Sudler stated that he had heard the pros regarding this contract and questioned if there were any
major cons that concerned Mr. Betts. Responding, Mr. Betts stated that his major concern with any
contract is that the parties understand the contract and take advantage of the full scope of it. He
noted, for example, that some things had been stripped from the contract, such as training
experiences that were deemed unnecessary or too time consuming and were not taken advantage of.
Mr. Betts stated that items had been discussed with the City to determine if they were of value or not
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and removed. He felt it important to be aware of what is in a contract and take advantage of the full
scope of it. From a professional point of view, Mr. Betts noted that clients often forget about
opportunities that are in a contract. He felt that the IRP was a big opportunity that should be worked
very hard by the City over the next six (6) or seven (7) months so that the City would realize the
value and obtain some genuine planning, as opposed to responsive or reactive planning. He stated
that these were not necessarily cons of the contract but were concerns.
Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to execute all contract documents for the three (3)
year contract extension and Task Order #1.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously carried.
DISCHARGING THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-11 - ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-03 - AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2008-11
During the Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of May 26, 2016, Council established a youth
focus group initiative across City government. The purpose of the program would be to solicit input
on ideas, solutions, and issues from the youth of the City. The following departments will be
required to hold a focus group with the youth who are residents of the City of Dover: Planning,
Parks and Recreation, Dover Public Library, and Police. The focus group will be held before
December 1 of each year and reports of the various departments will be made to Council no later
than February 1 of the following year.
Mr. Hare moved to discharge the Youth Advisory Committee and rescind Resolution No. 2008-11
- Establishing a Youth Advisory Committee and Resolution No. 2010-03 - Amendment to Council
Resolution No. 2008-11. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison.
Mr. Anderson moved to refer this matter to the proper committee, which he stated would be the
Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee, and go through the proper process.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis.
Mr. Lewis questioned what the proper protocol would be and whether this matter should first be
referred to committee. Responding, Council President Slavin indicated that there was no
requirement for items to go through a committee.
The motion to refer this matter to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
failed by a roll call vote of seven (7) no (Sudler, Neil, Cole, Hosfelt, Hare, Hutchison, and Slavin),
one (1) yes (Anderson), and one (1) abstention (Lewis).
Mr. Sudler stated his understanding that the main reason for this action was due to the lack of
minutes, transparency, and authorization from Council in regard to the Youth Advisory Committee.
Mr. Sudler agreed with the proposed action but requested Council President Slavin to clarify the
reasons for it for the sake of constituents.
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Mr. Slavin stated that he applauded the efforts to involve youth in government; however, he felt that
the form and structure that required them to have their own committee and follow the rules of the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) proved to be a difficult fit, noting that there were numerous
violations, including meetings without a quorum, public notice, and minutes. Mr. Slavin indicated
that in place of the Youth Advisory Committee, through a motion during the budget process, an
initiative was created which will require different departments within government to hold focus
groups of youth from the community. He explained that young people will be invited to share their
ideas, which would essentially have the same net effect of gathering ideas from the youth and
incorporating their ideas in managing the City and planning City activities, without the trappings of
the structure that was causing problems.
Mr. Neil believed that Council wanted to make sure that the youth of the City have a voice, although
it would not necessarily be in the current form. He stated that Council wants to hear from the youth
and serve them, so this would not be a negative but would take a different direction.
Mr. Anderson disagreed with the characterizations of the Youth Advisory Committee, which had
been discussed previously, and he indicated that there were inaccuracies. He felt this motion was
a mistake and did not support it. Mr. Anderson believed that the Youth Advisory Committee had
been doing everything that was asked of it over the past six (6) months under current leadership and
that this was an inexplicable move.
The motion to discharge the Youth Advisory Committee and rescind Resolution No. 2008-11
- Establishing a Youth Advisory Committee and Resolution No. 2010-03 - Amendment to
Council Resolution No. 2008-11 carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes (Sudler, Neil, Cole,
Hosfelt, Hare, Hutchison, and Slavin), one (1) no (Anderson), and one (1) abstention (Lewis).
2016/17 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL PRESIDENT (Deferred During the
Annual Meeting of May 9, 2016)
Council President Slavin requested approval of the following appointments:
City Chaplains
Bishop Thomas L. Holsey of Bibleway Temple Church of God in Christ
Chaplain Wallace Dixon of Bibleway Temple Church of God in Christ
Civilian Pension Plan - Board of Trustees
David L. Anderson
Brian E. Lewis
Scott D. Koenig, City Manager (ex-officio member)
Donna S. Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer (ex-officio member)
Compensation Commission
Council President Slavin requested that the Compensation Commission appointments be deferred.
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Construction Code Appeals Committee
David L. Anderson
Brian Lewis
Scott D. Koenig - City Manager (ex officio member)
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
William F. Hare - Chair
Scott W. Cole
Roy Sudler, Jr.
Courtney Stewart (by Council President)
Daniel T. Shevock (by Committee Chair)
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund Board
Scott W. Cole
James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
Roy Sudler, Jr. - Chair
David L. Anderson
James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
M. Milford Caldwell, Jr. (by Council President)
Ann Baker Horsey (by Committee Chair)
Police Pension Plan - Retirement Committee
David L. Anderson
Brian E. Lewis
Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
James E. Hosfelt, Jr. - Chair
James L. Hutchison, Sr.
Brian E. Lewis
Dana Shelton (by Council President)
Thomas J. Keller, Jr. (by Committee Chair)
Utility Committee
Scott W. Cole - Chair
James L. Hutchison, Sr.
Fred A. Neil
Lester L. Blakeman, Sr. (by Council President)
Tricia Arndt (by Committee Chair)
Mr. Anderson stated that he would be voting negatively because he believed that the appointments
would violate the seniority tradition.
Mr. Lewis noted concerns with the appointments and believed that the process should be changed.
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Mr. Sudler requested to hear the concerns of Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lewis. Responding,
Mr. Anderson stated that he had simply wanted to state his comment for the record. Mr. Lewis
stated that he felt there were flaws in the process and it needed to be changed at a later time through
one (1) of the current committees. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Council President Slavin indicated that
he was open to any suggestions.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor, stated that there was not an
ordinance or anything in the Code that referenced seniority in regard to appointments made by the
Council President and that the appointments were appropriate.
Council President Slavin advised that he had served as Chair of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee and sat next to former Councilman Reuben Salters, who had been on
Council for many more years than Mr. Slavin, noting that this was at Mr. Salters’ invitation.
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the Committee appointments for 2016/2017, as
recommended by Council President Slavin. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and
carried by a vote of seven (7) yes (Sudler, Neil, Cole, Hosfelt, Hare, Hutchison, and Slavin),
one (1) no (Anderson), and one (1) abstention (Lewis).
2016/17 MISCELLANEOUS APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL PRESIDENT (Deferred During
the Annual Meeting of May 9, 2016)
Council President Slavin requested approval of the following appointments:
Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce - Liaison Members
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen, Ex-Officio (Non-Voting member)
David L. Anderson (Non-Voting Guest)
William F. Hare (Non-Voting Guest)
City/County Committee (Liaison to Kent County)
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen
Council President Timothy A. Slavin
Fred A. Neil
William F. Hare
James L. Hutchison
Kent County Tourism Board of Directors
Fred A. Neil
Kent Economic Partnership Board of Directors
David L. Anderson (Council President’s nominee)
President’s Counsel on Public/Private Partnerships and the Future of City Hall, Weyandt Hall,
Former Dover Library, and Other City Properties
Council President Slavin requested that the President’s Counsel on Public/Private Partnerships and
the Future of City Hall, Weyandt Hall, Former Dover Library, and Other City Properties
appointments be deferred.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Miscellaneous appointments for
2016/2017, as recommended by Council President Slavin. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
2016/17 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - MAYOR (Deferred During the Annual Meeting
of May 9, 2016)
Mayor Christiansen requested that the Compensation Commission, Downtown Dover Partnership,
and Election Board appointments be deferred.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to defer the 2016/17 Mayoral Committee Appointments,
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN - DOVER PUBLIC
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION - JILL B. STREET - FIVE (5) YEAR TERM TO
EXPIRE JUNE 16, 2021 (TO FILL THE EXPIRED TERM OF DOROTHY SNYDER)
Mayor Christiansen recommended the appointment of Ms. Jill B. Street to serve on the Dover Public
Library Advisory Commission for a five (5) year term to expire June 16, 2021, to fill the expired
term of Dorothy Snyder.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the appointment of Ms. Street to the Dover
Public Library Advisory Commission, as recommended by Mayor Christiansen. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-17 - 2016/2017 CITY OF DOVER
BUDGET ORDINANCES
Council President Slavin reminded the public that copies of proposed ordinances are 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 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
Final action by Council on the Proposed Ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of
June 27, 2016.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that Proposed Ordinance #2016-17 was the result of
approximately nine (9) hours of introduction and discussion regarding the proposed FY 2017
spending plan. Staff had presented an approximately 300-page document for Council’s review,
which had been consolidated into the 27-page Proposed Budget Ordinance. Mr. Koenig advised that
the aggregated General Fund budget was approximately $46.7M for FY 2017 and included
approximately $42.2M of revenue and expenditures. The aggregated budget for the Water and Sewer
Fund was approximately $16.696M, which included approximately $15.467M of revenue and
expenditures, and the aggregated budget for the Electric Fund was approximately $92.73M,
including $79.428M of revenue and expenditures. Mr. Koenig advised that the total spending plan
was estimated at approximately $137,119,000. He noted that the General Fund included no property
tax or fee increases for FY 17. Under the Water and Sewer Fund, no rate and fee increases were
proposed for FY 17, and these will be closely reviewed moving into future budget years. Mr. Koenig
indicated that no rate increases were proposed in the draft FY 17 Electric budget. He noted that
Council had voted in favor of the alternate budget design which included an approximate 2% Power
Cost Adjustment (PCA) on the energy portion of the electric bill and this alternate had been included
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in the Proposed Budget Ordinance. Mr. Koenig indicated that the FY 16 authorization for staff of
359 employees would be reduced through adoption of the budget to 354 full-time equivalents. He
stated that the Ordinance reflected the debate and discussion that occurred during the Special Council
Meeting - Budget Review. Mr. Koenig thanked Council and staff who contributed input to the
document, and indicated that staff was looking forward to the implementation of the FY 17 budget.
Mr. Slavin thanked Mr. Koenig; Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer; and department heads
for their tireless efforts in preparing the budget. He noted that there had been approximately
10 hours of budget hearings throughout the course of a week and, thanks to the work of Council
members and staff, they had returned a budget that Mr. Slavin felt the City could be pleased with.
He noted that there was no property tax rate increase, no hidden fee increases, utility rates remained
largely unchanged, and the number of positions had been decreased, which were all of the typical
indicators that were wanted. Mr. Slavin stated that an additional property tax that had been assessed
against downtown property owners had been eliminated, which would reduce taxes for those in the
Business Improvement District (BID). He indicated that the budget was the result of everyone’s hard
work over the 10 hours and hundreds of questions that were asked and answered by staff and thanked
everyone for their efforts.
Mr. Sudler concurred with Mr. Slavin’s remarks to department heads, and he especially thanked
Mr. Koenig for getting back to him regarding his concerns pertaining to fleet vehicles, noting that
this was done in a very professional and expeditious way.
Mr. Lewis quoted Voltaire, stating that “Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is
excellent in others belong to us as well.”
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-17 - 2016/2017 CITY OF DOVER BUDGET ORDINANCES
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-10 AMENDING CHAPTER 2 -
ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 8 -
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
May 23, 2016. Council President Slavin reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed
ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s website at
www.cityofdover.com under “Government.”
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that Proposed Ordinance #2016-10 would
memorialize discussions held in recent months regarding deferred compensation, also known as the
401A Money Purchase Plan. He explained that these changes were part of the collective bargaining
agreement associated with the Dover Organization of Employees (DOE) contract. Mr. Koenig stated
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that changes would also be applied to non-bargaining staff moving forward, and the Proposed
Ordinance would provide a Code reference to document the plans.
Mr. Hare questioned if a minimum contribution of 6% was still included in the ordinance.
Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that, to his recollection, the content of Council’s motion was that the
minimum match for non-bargaining employees would remain at 3% and the maximum would
increase to 9%. He indicated that the DOE employees were covered by the collective bargaining
agreement and the minimum match would gravitate from 3% to 6% over a time period, with the
maximum match increasing to 9%. (City Clerk’s Office Note: During the Regular City Council
Meeting of May 23, 2016, members amended Proposed Ordinance #2016-10, the proposal for non-
bargaining employees, such that 3% is maintained as the minimum, with the maximum allowable
being 9%, and that the increases are at the employee’s option.)
Mr. Hare questioned if the minimum for non-bargaining would be 3%, and this was confirmed by
Mr. Koenig.
Mr. Slavin stated that the Proposed Ordinance that members would be voting on this evening
included a minimum contribution of 3%.
Mr. Lewis requested clarification regarding the change he had previously requested that
contributions would be open to the individual’s discretion. Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that
the intent was that the minimum contribution for non-bargaining employees would remain as it is
today at 3%, but the maximum contribution would gravitate up in accordance with the schedule that
was previously identified. He indicated that the maximum match for non-bargaining employees
would go to 8% on July 1, 2016.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Koenig confirmed that the contribution would be at the discretion
of the employee.
Mr. Hare moved to adopt Ordinance #2016-10, seconded by Mr. Neil.
Mr. Anderson stated that he still had the same concern he had before, which was that he believed the
City should have a maximum level of contribution.
By a roll call vote of eight (8) yes (Sudler, Neil, Lewis, Cole, Hosfelt, Hare, Hutchison, and
Slavin) and one (1) no (Anderson), Council adopted Ordinance #2016-10, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 8 - Deferred
Compensation Plan of the Dover Code be amended to read as follows:
DIVISION 8. - DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
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Sec. 2-391. - Definitions; interpretation.
(a) Terms defined. As indicated in this division, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates
or the deferred compensation plans contradict, the following terms shall mean as indicated
below:
Eligible employee means any person regularly employed in rendering service to the city on
a full-time basis who is not participating in any retirement plan to which the city contributes
for them and whose compensation is paid directly by the city. An employee will be
considered a full-time employee if he/she regularly works 40 hours each week.
Participant means any eligible employee of the city who has met all of the requirements for
participation in the deferred compensation plan and has, upon employment, made an
irrevocable election to participate in the deferred compensation plan as defined in this
subsection (a) and who has satisfied all the conditions and requirements set forth in this
division and in the provisions of the plans.
(Code 1981, § 2-211; Ord. of 4-25-1994; Ord. of 5-22-2000; Ord. of 6-12-2000; Ord. of 7-10-2000;
Ord. of 9-11-2000)
Sec. 2-392. - Established; purpose.
There is hereby established the city employee deferred compensation plan. The purpose of the plan
is to establish the basic terms and conditions under which employees shall participate in this plan.
Further details, terms and conditions under which retirement, termination, and survivor benefits shall
be provided to eligible employees are defined in the deferred compensation plan.
(Code 1981, § 2-212; Ord. of 4-25-1994; Ord. of 5-22-2000; Ord. of 6-12-2000; Ord. of 7-10-2000;
Ord. of 9-11-2000)
Sec. 2-393. - Eligibility of participants.
Each eligible employee not drawing any retirement benefits from the city as of May 1, 1994, who
makes an irrevocable decision to join the deferred compensation plan, shall, upon compliance with
the provisions of this division, become a deferred compensation plan participant on May 1, 1994.
Thereafter, each eligible employee who selects the deferred compensation plan upon employment
shall become a participant in accordance with the plan. All new employees, except police officers,
hired after September 28, 2009 are required to join the defined contribution pension plan as defined
in subsection 2-324.
(Code 1981, § 2-213; Ord. of 4-25-1994; Ord. of 5-22-2000; Ord. of 7-10-2000)
Sec. 2-394. - Contributions.
(a) Employee contributions. For each year while a participant of the deferred compensation plan,
a participant shall contribute, by payroll deductions, a percentage of his/her compensation
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as defined in the deferred compensation plan, which shall be a participant's base pay, plus
scheduled overtime, payment for being on-call, except those hours reported for being called
out, and any retroactive pay corrections which involve any one of the mentioned payments,
up to the legal limits as defined in the deferred compensation plan.
(b) Employer contributions. The city shall contribute an amount equal to each individual's
employee contributions, to a maximum percentage of an employee's compensation as defined
in the deferred compensation plan, which shall be a participant's base pay, plus scheduled
overtime, payment for being on-call, except those hours reported for being called out, and
any retroactive pay corrections which involve any one of the mentioned payments for each
participant.
(c) Treatment. Treatment of contributions shall be handled in accordance with federal and state
laws and the applicable provisions of section 2-341 pertaining to the general employee
pension plan.
(Code 1981, § 2-214; Ord. of 4-25-1994; Ord. of 5-22-2000; Ord. of 6-12-2000; Ord. of 7-10-2000;
Ord. of 9-11-2000)
ADOPTED: JUNE 13, 2016
CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, thanked staff for the efforts put forth in the FY 16 budget year. He
expressed excitement about entering into the FY 17 budget year and thanked Council for listening
to staff, making suggestions, and moving the budget process along to deliver the FY 17 budget.
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Slavin extended early wishes for a happy birthday to Councilman Hutchison.
Mr. Sudler thanked the National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor Research Fund, Inc.
(NCALL); the Cen-Del Foundation, especially Ms. Tenish Gregory, Executive Assistant; and Police
Chief Paul Bernat and the Dover Police Department for participating in a community event which
helped to bring all communities together. He stated that turnout was great and the event was
awesome. He thanked everyone who participated.
Mr. Hare reminded everyone that on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 there would be a Second District
community meeting at the Capitol Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m. that would be open to anyone who
would like to come.
Mr. Hosfelt stated that the Firefly Music Festival would be held later in the week. He extended
appreciation to City staff for all that the City had done for the Festival to this point.
Mr. Anderson thanked the citizens and City staff for participating consistently with the neighborhood
watches that had been performed over the past year to year-and-a-half. He indicated that they were
an important part of the community and provided necessary feedback. Mr. Anderson particularly
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thanked the Police Department and the Planning Department’s code enforcement staff for their
participation.
Mr. Anderson advised that at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016 there would be a pizza and
politics event at Romano’s Restaurant, located on Walker Road across from the old Dover High
School. He invited anyone who wanted to drop by and talk one-on-one. Mr. Anderson noted that
not everyone likes to stand up and speak in front of a forum; however, quiet people have valuable
ideas as well. He stated that his telephone number is on the City’s website.
Mr. Anderson indicated that he and Mr. Sudler would be announcing another town hall meeting in
July, noting that these meetings had been quite successful. He looked forward to this continued
partnership, noting that there was important information regarding grants and monies available
through First State Community Action Agency.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of June 13, 2016, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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City of Dover Council Briefing – June 27, 2016
Background: First State has been empowering people and Changing lives for
more than 50 years (since 1965). Only Community Action Agency in Delaware
with offices in each county. More than 20+ programs..
H.E.L.P. (Healthy Home, Energy Efficiency, Lead Safe, People Centric) Program
Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction (DeLead) Program,
Summer Cooling Assistance Program (SCAP),
Replace Repair Heaters and Conserve Energy (RRHACE) Program,
Workforce Development - “Today’s Reinvestment Around Industry Needs”
(TRAIN)
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H.E.L.P. Program
1. LIHEAP Summer Cooling Assistance Program (SCAP) – Statewide
a. Base Year 2016 + 4 Option Years
b. Benchmarks – 650 Air Conditioners & 650 Energy Conservation Kits (EcoKit) installed with
client education using Subcontractors
2. LIHEAP Replace Repair Heaters & Conserve Energy (RRHACE) – Statewide
a. Base Year + 4 Option Years
b. Benchmarks – 450 Repairs & Replacements
c. 81 Healthy Home Interventions based on 29 Hazards
d. LIHEAP Assurance 16 Training & Education
e. Data Tracking & Evaluation Plan with Analytical Outcomes
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H.E.L.P. Program
3. DPH Lead Paint Hazard Reduction (DeLead) – Kent & Sussex County
a. 3 Year Award ends 11-30-17.
b. Two more option periods of 3 years each – Overall 9 Year Contract
c. Benchmarks – 250 Completed Homes, 160 Healthy Home Interventions, 40 Community
members trained
4. DOL Today’s Reinvestment around Industry Needs (TRAIN)
a. Phase 1 to develop a Training Plan by 5-31-16 – DONE
b. Phase 2 Implementation pending award
c. Create two credentialed positions titled “Q(Quick)-HELP” Assessor and “Energy Educator”
d. DelTec Training Provider, DHA Housing Stock Provider, SEU CEC Initiative, Energy Efficiency
Legislation (SB-150) & Exelon Merger Funding Sources to create JOBS
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City
DE PUBLIC DHSS
(Gateway) DNREC Manager’s
HEALTH DSSC 15 State (DeLead Partner) Office
(Grantee) Service Centers
DeLead funds
40 Community
Job Applicants Planning &
Community
Development
JOBS Employers CITY OF DOVER
Service Providers
Delaware Contractors Hub Emergency Dover Public
Tech NPO’s Management Library
/ Public (Office Space)
Affairs
“Communities
of Promise” Houses of Capital Housing Councilman
Leaders Find School Stock
Job Applicants
Worship 4th District
Partnership Partnership Partnership
DOL TRAIN Plan /
Implementation
DELEAD - SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL
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H.E.L.P. Program
How can the City of Dover H.E.L.P.?
(1) DeLead Plan of Actions & Milestones – Planning & Implementation Strategy (Map Illustration)
(2) SCAP Plan of Actions & Milestones – Community Awareness Campaign
(3) RRHACE Plan – Identify Owner Occupied No Heat & Healthy Home Deficient Housing Stock
(4) Workforce Development (TRAIN) Implementation Award – Pray
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2016-07
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING INCLUSION OF WESTFIELD INTO THE KENT COUNTY
STORM WATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, pursuant to 9 Del. C. §5202 et.seq. and Chapter 187 §90.4E(1) of the Kent County
Code, a Petition to extend the stormwater maintenance district for the area known as Westfield was
submitted by a majority of the real property owners within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 187 §90.4.E(2) of the Kent County Code, the Kent
Conservation District inspected the stormwater management facilities for the proposed stormwater
maintenance district, identified required repairs, and developed an operation and maintenance plan; and
WHEREAS, the property owners of Westfield have requested the Stormwater Maintenance
District Complete the required repairs to be repaid over a period of five (5) years; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 187 §90.4.E.(7) of the Kent County Code requires that for subdivisions and
land developments located within incorporated areas, the petition shall be accompanied by evidence of
concurrence of the local governing body.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the proposed stormwater maintenance district expansion is adequate and
appropriate; and
2. That all of the property owners within the district are benefitted directly or indirectly
thereby; and
3. That it is in the public interest to extend the stormwater maintenance district in the
manner proposed; and
4. That the stormwater maintenance infrastructure within Westfield, exclusive of
that within Delaware Department of Transportation/City of Dover right-of-way, shall
be maintained in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Plan and that
maintenance may include routine maintenance and shall include regular minor and major
maintenance as well as emergency repairs as needed, as defined by Chapter 187 §90.4.B
of the Kent County Code; and
5. That the inclusion of Westfield within the Stormwater Maintenance District and
the resulting infrastructure maintenance managed by the County shall take precedence
over any homeowner obligation for stormwater management included in declarations of
restrictions or similar development agreements. Any common open space or
infrastructure within a community not maintained as part of a stormwater maintenance
district shall remain the responsibility of the homeowners; and
6. Inclusion of Westfield with the Stormwater Maintenance District shall not
exempt lot owners within the subdivision from participation in a stormwater utility
should one be established by the City of Dover; and
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Kent County Storm Water Maintenance District Page 2
7. That the City of Dover Council concurs with the extension of the Stormwater
Maintenance District – Westfield.
ADOPTED: *
_______________________________________ _____________________________________
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on June 14, 2016 at 6:13 p.m., with Council
President Slavin presiding (departed at 6:15 p.m. and returned at 6:17 p.m.). Members of Council present
were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil (arrived at 6:15 p.m., departed at 6:42 p.m., returned at 6:45 p.m.,
departed at 7:07 p.m., returned at 7:10 p.m., departed at 7:36 p.m., and returned at 7:40 p.m.), Mr. Lewis (departed
at 6:53 p.m.), Mr. Cole, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Hosfelt and Mayor Christiansen were
absent. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. Horsey
(Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Ms. Arndt and Mr. Blakeman (Utility), and
Mr. Shevock and Ms. Stewart (Legislative, Finance, and Administration).
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting was held with
Chairman Sudler presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously carried.
Program Presentation - First State Community Action Agency
Mr. Charles Kistler, Program Manager, First State Community Action Agency (FSCAA), advised
members that FSCAA is a non-profit organization and is the only Community Action Partnership
(CAP) agency in the State of Delaware. He reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover Council
Briefing - June 13, 2016,” stating that FSCAA has more than 20 programs. Referring to Page 2 of
the presentation, Mr. Kistler reviewed the components of the organization’s Healthy Home, Energy
Efficiency, Lead Safe, and People Centric (H.E.L.P.) Program, as follows:
1) Department of Public Health (DPH) Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction
(DeLead) Program - Mr. Kistler explained that FSCAA’s DeLead program
was started in seven (7) targeted zip codes, noting that the two (2) largest zip
codes were in the City of Dover, which has some of the oldest housing stock
in the State. Mr. Kistler stated that 250 homes were identified as positive for
lead, and remediation and abatement was completed, although this was a
nominal scratch of the surface. He indicated that City management had been
very supportive of this process and had provided documentation on nearly
5,000 homes in the City that were built before 1978. Mr. Kistler explained
that 160 Healthy Home Repairs were completed for issues such as pest
infestation and mold.
2) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling
Assistance Program (SCAP) - Mr. Kistler advised that FSCAA was in the
first year of a five (5) year, Statewide program for SCAP, and City
management had been very supportive in getting the exposure needed. He
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noted that, due to extreme temperatures, many more people need air
conditioners. Mr. Kistler explained that Energy Conservation Kits (EcoKits)
include LED light bulbs, aerators, low-flow shower heads, night lights, door
sweeps, and first aid kits.
3) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Replace Repair
Heaters and Conserve Energy (RRHACE) Program - Mr. Kistler stated that
the RRHACE Statewide program started last year and is a five (5) year
program that provides for repair and replacement of heaters. He noted that
before September 30, 2016, 450 heaters would be repaired or replaced.
Mr. Kistler indicated that FSCAA would be working with the City’s code
enforcement and property development staff to identify people with no heat.
4) Today’s Reinvestment Around Industry Needs (TRAIN) Program -
Mr. Kistler stated that FSCAA had submitted a training plan to the
Department of Labor for approval. This program would allow FSCAA to go
into communities, identify those who would be eligible for training through
community leaders, bring those individuals through a vocational technology
program, and put them into jobs in their own neighborhoods, which FSCAA
has termed “Communities of Promise.” Mr. Kistler stated that they had asked
the City of Dover to write a letter of support for this program, and if FSCAA
reaches the implementation phase of this large initiative, they will start to
recruit individuals to help their own communities.
Mr. Kistler, referring to page 2 of the FSCAA presentation, reviewed the H.E.L.P. - Hub and Spoke
Service Delivery Model, explaining that Communities of Promise had been identified as
concentrated areas of poverty where community leaders could identify people to be brought in
through the Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) system through a workforce
development training plan. Mr. Kistler stated that FSCAA DeLead program has a contractual
obligation to identify and train up to 40 people in the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) formal
certification program. He expressed the desire to certify as many people as possible in these
communities and put them to work with contractors who perform lead work, creating a path forward
for participants. Mr. Kistler indicated that FSCAA is working with DPH in regard to the DeLead
Program and with the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) regarding the
RRHACE and SCAP programs, and these entities were funding the activity that the agency has
planned for the next five (5) years.
Mr. Kistler explained that FSCAA had partnerships in place related to the Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) weatherization program, Senate Bill 150, the Clean
Power Plan (CPP), and the Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) to identify available funding and craft
programs for low-income families. He noted that FSCAA was trusted to be able to identify
programs that will bring self-sufficiency to their clients in the communities. Mr. Kistler explained
that DHSS and utility providers are gateways that clients are moving through to be identified, have
their needs assessed, and effectively apply to programs.
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Mr. Kistler stated that FSCAA is working with an analytical firm from Princeton, New Jersey to
develop analytical data to back up that the investment being made in these programs has a legitimate
outcome. He informed members that the City was helping FSCAA to share and collaborate on data
and was playing a major part in identifying needs in concentrated areas of poverty in the City. He
indicated that the Delaware Housing Authority, Wilmington Housing Authority, and Dover Housing
Authority needed to identify the properties in the cities that are deficient so that financial resources
can be pooled and existing talent can be used to implement programs with good outcomes.
Mr. Kistler stated that houses of worship would also be key because of the trust factor. He noted that
the City of Dover is the hub of the model.
Mr. Kistler, referring to page 4 of the presentation, reviewed the H.E.L.P. Program. He indicated
that the FSCAA was not necessarily asking for money, but that his request was more about being
able to work collaboratively toward data collection and demographics in the City to leverage
combined resources. Mr. Kistler reviewed the ways that the City of Dover could support the
Program, as follows:
1) DeLead Collaboration Plan - Mr. Kistler reiterated that there were 5,000 pre-
1978 properties that are candidates for this program, noting that children
under six (6) years old living in those houses could potentially be poisoned.
It was unknown whether or not they were poisoned as there was no
requirement to have the children tested. Mr. Kistler indicated that the City
Manager had put FSCAA in touch with the superintendent of the school
systems, and they were starting to craft a relationship to identify kids that
could be tested and match this up against the properties. This would provide
a focused idea of where properties are with children who could potentially be
poisoned by lead paint and allow them to act.
2) SCAP Collaboration Plan - Mr. Kistler indicated that FSCAA has offices in
all three (3) counties, including one (1) in the Blue Hen Mall; however, they
do not have a brick and mortar appearance as a community action agency in
the forefront and need this. He advised that mass intake is performed every
week for the summer cooling program in different counties. Mr. Kistler
stated that they were disappointed that more people were not signing up for
the program, noting that they sometimes have only 13 people per day at the
Blue Hen Mall, and they should have hundreds. He indicated that the
FSCAA is asking for help to raise awareness. Mr. Kistler noted that there are
eligibility requirements, including being over the age of 60, having medically
proven breathing issues such as COPD or asthma, having children, being
medically challenged, etc. He stated that FSCAA would have 650 air
conditioners by September 30, 2016.
3) RRHACE Collaboration Plan - Mr. Kistler stated that they have 450 heating
units to be completed by September 30, 2016 and have completed 238. He
asked for help identifying clients with no heat now to avoid panic in the fall.
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4) TRAIN Collaboration Plan - Mr. Kistler stated that if the agency is blessed
with a training grant, they would like to return to the City of Dover. He
believed that there would be an 18-month implementation period to identify
people in the community that could be trained through DTCC as energy
educators and quick-help assessors. Mr. Kistler noted that if these
individuals can be certified and put to work in an apprenticeship program,
they could do some good and create role models for their communities. He
advised that a merger had just taken place that affected Delmarva Power, and
they were discussing some type of assistance for people who were in the
dunning process and bordering on disconnection of their electricity.
Mr. Kistler stated that these individuals would be put into a formal training
program. He noted that there was only one (1) energy educator in the State
and expressed the desire to create more. Mr. Kistler stated the desire to have
the utility companies and electric cooperatives bring individuals into these
programs and help FSCAA help clients understand how to become more
energy efficient, decrease consumption of energy, and apply these savings
toward a better quality of life and less dependence on social programs.
Mr. Kistler stated the desire to stay in touch with the City. He expressed FSCAA’s belief that the
capital of the State is where their master plan should be laid out, reiterating that the City had a big
need. He felt the master plan could then be applied to any city in the State.
Mr. Hutchison questioned how long the training and certification program would take. Responding,
Mr. Kistler stated that if they receive the grant award in July, participants would be brought in to
DTCC in September. Certification would be a one (1) to three (3) week process, depending on the
type of certification. He explained that resources would be shared, noting that DTCC has some
funding for apprenticeships, FSCAA would have funding from the grant, and the employer would
be expected to contribute funds. Mr. Kistler stated that they were looking at a 90-day apprenticeship.
Mr. Anderson asked Mr. Kistler to elaborate on the FSCAA’s summer jobs program. In response,
Mr. Kistler stated that FSCAA will find out in early July if the Department of Labor will approve
their training plan, and FSCAA could then provide all relevant information. He noted that all
three (3) campuses of DTCC are partnering in regard to workforce development to help train people
and get them employed, as is Delmarva Power. Mr. Anderson requested that Mr. Kistler advise him
when FSCAA receives information about their grant, noting that he would like to share with
Mr. Kistler the names of 400 people who need jobs.
Mr. Anderson asked if Mr. Kistler needed anything from the City, or if staff needed something from
Council in this regard. Responding, Mr. Kirby Hudson, Assistant City Manager, advised that he had
been responding to Mr. Kistler’s requests and staff was trying to do what they could to support
FSCAA.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that staff wanted FSCAA to come before Council to promote
their program, and requested that Council members who prepare newsletters or electronic
communications help in this regard. He stated that this was a rare instance where someone was
coming to the City with human and financial resources behind them and asking for the City to help
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establish community contacts. Mr. Koenig explained that FSCAA staff had experienced difficulty
in getting people to answer their doors when they are out knocking and advised that contacts
provided by members could help. He felt this was a wonderful opportunity for the community.
Mr. Slavin stated that FSCAA could be placed on the agenda for a Regular City Council meeting,
which would be televised and might be an opportunity to get the word out in another venue.
Mr. Kistler responded favorably, stating the desire to create as much awareness as possible.
Mr. Slavin indicated that the City Clerk’s Office would get in touch with Mr. Kistler.
Update - Residential Appeal Process and Non-Compliant/Non-Conforming Uses
During their meeting of January 11, 2016, Council approved the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee’s recommendation that staff be requested to prepare a residential appeal
process and to also look at those properties within City limits that are clearly non-compliant with the
uses to be reviewed by the Committee during their March meeting. During the Council Committee
of the Whole/Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting of
March 15, 2016, Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reminded members that the first step in this process would be to determine the degree of the problem
with non-conforming uses by finding out how many such uses exist. She advised that her staff had
been working with the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff in the Public Works Department,
and they were in the process of developing an application that would allow the City’s planners to go
into the field and document non-conforming uses. Mrs. Townshend stated that staff could then
determine which of the non-conforming uses would be permitted as a conditional use, noting that
multi-family residential uses would not be permitted any longer in certain residential zones. From
that point, a strategy could be developed on how to attrition non-conforming uses.
During the Committee meeting of June 14, 2016, Mrs. Townshend stated that two (2) members of
the Planning Department staff were going out to identify each non-conforming use in residential
zones. In her last discussion with these staff members, the process was moving slower than
expected. She advised that one (1) quarter of the geographic area of the City was complete, and they
estimated completion in two (2) months. Mrs. Townshend advised that once staff has a picture of
non-conforming uses, they would bring forward the language and proposed process to sunset those
uses.
Mr. Slavin stated appreciation for the effort to complete a 100% census; however, he questioned
whether a representative sample could be relied on, noting that this could be approached in broad
categories of uses. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated her understanding that all non-conforming
uses in residential zones would be sunsetted and, if this was so, all such uses must be identified.
Mr. Slavin questioned if such uses could be sunsetted in a blanket ordinance adopted by Council.
He expressed frustration because it was taking a long time to get to a solution, and in the interim
non-conforming uses were continuing to cause problems. Mr. Slavin noted that there had been a
recent problem, with the root cause being a bar operating in the heart of a neighborhood in the
middle of the Fourth District. He indicated that everything the City does, including police
enforcement, cameras, street cleaning, and picking up garbage, would not correct the problem until
there is no longer a bar in the middle of a residential area.
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Mrs. Townshend stated that this could be approached in several ways. She explained that if all non-
conforming properties are not sunsetted, there would be a need for fair system to handle them.
Mrs. Townshend advised that a section in the Code could be developed under non-conforming uses
to deal with those uses that have been determined to be a nuisance and criteria could be set to bring
them forward more expeditiously. She indicated that when this matter was considered by the
Committee in December, she shared her belief regarding the proper methodology and had stated that
it would be very time consuming and labor intensive, and no Council members had told her to do
this differently.
Mr. Slavin stated his concern regarding the statement that 25% of the properties had been completed
in six (6) months and that the other 75% would be completed in two (2) months. In response,
Mrs. Townshend explained that staff had to develop a tablet application to be used for this process.
She indicated that she had been very up front that this project would take a lot of time and labor.
Mrs. Townshend offered to move forward in a different way if that was what Council wanted;
however, she explained that she was proceeding in the way that she previously outlined.
Mr. Slavin stated that he is sensitive to not micro-managing staff; however, this was taking a little
longer than he was comfortable with. Although he did not wish to speak for others, he expressed
his opinion of the need to get to a solutions-based approach rather than data gathering.
In response to Mr. Hare regarding a retail business that is set up across from K-Mart,
Mrs. Townshend explained that this was not a case of non-conforming use, explaining that a
business license was issued for this enterprise under policies that existed in the past. She indicated
that the business license would expire in the current month, would not be reissued, and the business
owner was aware of this.
Mrs. Townshend explained that a non-conforming use is a use that was legal when it was established
but the zoning had changed so that it is no longer a permitted use. She noted that the most numerous
non-conforming uses seen in the City were houses that had been carved into apartments.
Mrs. Townshend advised that the Elks’ Club on Kirkwood Street and a liquor store on Forest Street
were non-conforming uses. When the issue of non-conforming uses first came up, she spoke with
Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, who was very clear that the City needed to be fair and
consistent in how non-conforming uses are dealt with, and Mrs. Townshend had used this approach
in developing a process. She indicated that if another process were developed, it must be fair and
consistent.
Mr. Sudler asked if it would be fair to use a process that is complaint driven, since this type of
process is used for code enforcement. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated her belief that if this
approach is used, there would need to be some type of due process and non-conforming uses could
not be administratively expired. She explained that properties could go to the Board of Adjustment
or another body to determine if a non-conforming use should expire, and this would require a Code
amendment. Mrs. Townshend indicated that if Council wanted a Code amendment in advance of
the other part of the process, she could bring one forward; however, this had not been discussed in
the past.
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Mr. Anderson expressed appreciation to Mrs. Townshend and her staff for the work being done,
noting that this was a lot of work added to what they are already doing. He concurred with
Mr. Slavin that it was a bit frustrating, which he stated was why he and Mr. Sudler brought up the
idea of a complaint-driven approach several months ago. Mr. Anderson hoped that this would be
looked into, noting that all non-conforming uses are not equal. He loved the idea of looking at
nuisance non-conforming uses because there are many non-conforming uses that no one knows are
there. Mr. Anderson expressed the need to distinguish those uses that are a problem. Now that staff
had invested much time and effort into the process, he did not want them to stop, and start a new
process; however, he asked if staff could start working on something for nuisances in the
community, in the meantime.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend stated that this could happen concurrently. She
stated that if nuisances are being dealt with separately and language is added to the Code that
specifically sets up a list of criteria and a process, this could be brought forward ahead of the full
survey. Mrs. Townshend advised that the approach had started with expiring all non-conforming
uses. She reminded members that the language in the Code regarding non-conforming uses in
residential zones indicates that these uses would expire 20 years after the adoption of the ordinance
or 40 years from initiation of the use. Mrs. Townshend noted that staff was unable to determine
when the ordinance was adopted and, without having the full picture, that section of Code cannot
be used to say that the 20 years had passed and the uses must expire. She stated that other language
could be added to the Code in the meantime that would accomplish this.
Mr. Anderson asked if the current research would only identify non-conforming uses or indicate
when those uses were granted. Responding, Mrs. Townshend explained that staff’s current fieldwork
was identifying the uses, which would be entered in a table. She indicated that other data could be
pulled in, but she was unsure if there would be a good data source for exactly when uses started.
Mr. Anderson stated the need to be very careful about property rights of those who had invested their
life savings; however, he noted that the rights of other people to live in reasonable peace also needed
to be protected. He asked if staff was proceeding based on geography or by categories, and
questioned which 25% portion of the City had been done and what was outstanding. In response,
Mrs. Townshend advised that staff started working on the east side of the City and had gotten to the
area east of the highway, and the northern part of the downtown area, north of Mary Street. She
stated that when working further west in some of the newer developments, the number of non-
conforming uses would decrease and less time would be required. Mrs. Townshend noted that some
of the newer developments had been crossed off the list because staff knew there were no such uses.
She informed members that staff had started the Fairview area and was moving south.
Mrs. Townshend indicated that the next step would be the downtown area, which would be very
labor intensive.
Mr. Slavin advised that his comments were not reflective of poor work on data gathering; however,
he felt that perhaps the results of the work could be used more quickly. He referred to
Mrs. Townshend’s comment that the existing section of Code states that non-conforming uses would
be expired 20 years after the adoption of that ordinance or 40 years from their initiation. Mr. Slavin
stated that this section of Code could be repealed if it no longer serves a purpose and another section
could be put in its place to state that as of a certain date, all non-conforming uses in the City are
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repealed and the City will take action against them upon discovery. Mr. Slavin indicated that this
approach would be similar to other things done in the City, noting that not everyone is 100% in
compliance with the rules, and rules are enforced when non-compliance is found. Referring to
houses that had been carved into apartments, he indicated this is the example that he would use to
say that they will be corrected when discovered on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Slavin believed that
if all properties were addressed at once, the Planning Department would be choked with appeals.
He agreed with Mr. Anderson that the City would want to honor legitimate uses, such as a church
located in a certain area. Mr. Slavin stated that if staff paused with 25% of the properties complete
and asked Council to take the action needed to clean up the Code, which he felt all members would
be glad to do, staff could begin the enforcement process with the identified properties.
In response to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Slavin did not feel that his suggested approach needed to take the
form of a motion. He thought that Mrs. Townshend had heard the concerns and suggested that she
return in one (1) month with an update.
Citizen Suggestions
Mr. Anderson stated that a citizen had advised him that a building had been purchased and was
immediately set up for rehabilitation in order to be occupied; however, previous vacant building
fines did not reset and the individual had to pay these fines on top of the money for rehabilitation.
This citizen suggested that a six (6) month window be allowed for marketing and rehabilitation when
there is a transfer like this.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee meeting was held with Chairman Cole presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and
unanimously carried.
Chairman Cole recognized Ms. Tricia Arndt as a new member of the Utility Committee and thanked
her for accepting the appointment.
Differential Disposal Fee Agreement - Delaware Solid Waste Authority
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the Delaware Solid Waste Authority
(DSWA) was created more than 30 years ago to handle municipal waste through the State of
Delaware, and the City had a good relationship with the DSWA. He explained that the City is not
in the landfill business and has a contractual relationship with the DSWA. Mr. Koenig indicated that
the proposed differential disposal fee agreement would memorialize that relationship from
July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021. He stated that the gate charge would be reduced for the next
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five (5) years, with the result that spending in FY 2021 would be approximately the same amount
that was currently being paid to the DSWA. Mr. Koenig stated that the agreement would offer a
rebate and set the gate charge at $85 per ton. The prescriptive rebate would be included on the City’s
bill that would be issued twice per year, on February 15th and August 15th for that year of tonnage.
Mr. Koenig stated that in recent history, all of these agreements had come before Council for
approval; however, he noted that the City does not have another place to take its waste in the State
of Delaware, and it would not be desired to cross state lines with waste. He advised that the contract
being presented was the same contract being offered to all municipalities in the State.
Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to execute the proposed Differential Disposal Fee
Agreement with the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) to provide municipal solid waste
disposal service for the City of Dover from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021 at the rates set forth
in the agreement.
Mr. Blakeman moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by
Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Quarterly Review of Utility Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (Electric and
Water/Wastewater) (January, February, and March)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the Quarterly Report for the Capital Investment
Plan (CIP) as of March 31, 2016. He advised that this report was prepared by the Finance
Department and summarizes the finances for each project identified in the CIP. In regard to
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects, Mr. Koenig noted that a
number of projects were listed as being in process, explaining that staff had been diligently working
through the capital plan. He stated that construction timelines do not match budget timelines, and
some project carry-forwards must be rebudgeted. Mr. Koenig advised that when project budget
difficulties have occurred, staff came before Council to amend project budgets; however, projects
were generally moving forward. He stated that staff had gravitated toward doing design features for
water/sewer projects during the first year, with construction typically occurring the next year.
Mr. Koenig indicated that this routine had been used, for example, for pump station upgrades. He
noted that staff had been working for some time on the 1M gallon elevated storage tank location.
Mr. Koenig reminded members that staff had proposed a location several years ago that met with
public resistance. Since that time, staff had been negotiating a second site and had passed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) back and forth with a property owner for the better part of
a year. Mr. Koenig stated that the attorneys had finished their reviews and it was believed that final
closure of that location was close. He informed members that once a final MOU is signed, staff
would come back before Council to discuss how that project would move forward. Mr. Koenig
stated that this was the longest running project.
Mr. Koenig stated that the Garrison improvements had been constructed and were in place. Staff
was working on project closeout documentation and final release of payments. A number of current
projects were progressing with construction.
In regard to electric components of the CIP, Mr. Koenig advised that Mr. Harry Maloney, Electric
Director, had completed the General Scott Switchgear project. The station was in operation and the
project would be closed out this fiscal year. The Garrison Oak Transmission Line Relocation was
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complete, as was construction of the Van Sant Capacity Increase, and project documentation would
be closed out. Mr. Koenig stated that the Electric Department had done a very good job of working
through the capital plan. He advised members that Mr. Maloney had staff in place so that design
features could be completed in-house or externally, projects could move through the capital system
to completion, and the assets could be put in operation.
Mr. Koenig stated that he was very happy with the work that had been done both on the Public
Works side under the water/sewer utility and the electric side and believed that the City’s customers
could see the benefits of these systems being improved over time.
Updates
Green Energy Funding and Programming
Members reviewed details regarding Green Energy Funding and Programming, as of April 21, 2016.
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
Systems (MS4) Permit
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that staff had been exchanging a document
related to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit back and forth with the
Department of Natural Resources and Control (DNREC) and it was expected to be finalized in the
next 30-60 days. He noted that staff had been working on compliance issues over the last year to
year-and-a-half. Mr. Koenig indicated that the City’s Environmental Scientist, who was heading up
this program, had left the City to work in the private sector and this position would be advertised
shortly so that permit compliance can be resolved. Mr. Koenig stated that staff was starting to get
all of the permit activities embedded into the operations of the Public Works Department and other
departments that have influence on the permit. He felt that the City was moving toward compliance,
noting that the FY 17 budget has many items that are cost drivers for the Public Works Department
that are related to compliance, including monitoring and operational issues. Mr. Koenig informed
members that the City was working through the system to achieve compliance at the DNREC level.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held with Chairman Hare
presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Hare welcomed Dr. Courtney Stewart, who previously served on the Utility Committee, as a new
member of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee.
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Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center School Resource Officer (SRO)
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Police Chief Paul Bernat advised members that the City of Dover Police Department currently has
a partnership with the Capital School District and has three (3) School Resource Officers (SROs),
one (1) at Dover High School, one (1) at Central Middle School, and one (1) at Parkway Academy
Central. The District pays $100,000 for the officers at Dover High School and Central Middle
School and $60,000 for the SRO at Parkway Academy Central. He indicated that there is also a
Gang Resistance Education and Awareness Training (GREAT) officer. Chief Bernat requested
permission to enter into another agreement with the Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning
Center (ILC) School for another SRO. He explained that he had met with Dr. Dan Shelton,
Superintendent, Capital School District, and his staff and developed an agreement similar to the
Parkway Academy Central agreement. Chief Bernat informed members that the Police Department
is authorized 101 police officers and there would be a resignation effective June 30, 2016. He stated
that he would like to remain at a strength of 101 officers, send a police officer to the Academy in
September, and enter into this agreement with the Capital School District for FY 17, FY 18, and
FY 19.
Staff recommended authorizing the Chief of Police to negotiate and sign the final Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) for the placement of a School Resource Officer (SRO) at the Kent County
Secondary Intensive Learning Center site for the next three (3) years (FY 2017, FY 2018 and
FY 2019).
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Disposition of Excess Property - 29 South Governors Avenue and 749 West North Street
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, informed members that the City had acquired several properties
over the years through demolition of structures, subsequent levying of the demolition liens, and
acquiring these properties through sheriff’s sales. He indicated that 29 South Governors Avenue and
749 West North Street had been declared excess property by Council; however, in the declaration,
Mr. Koenig was required to dispose of them using the standard method of disposition, which is
typically the public bidding process. These properties were advertised for public bid last year and
no offers were received. Mr. Koenig advised that staff was preparing to put these properties out for
bid again; however, Mr. Michael Maupin, Managing Director, MauTiste Investment Group,
submitted an unsolicited bid for these properties. Mr. Koenig stated that, Mr. William Pepper,
Deputy City Solicitor, had indicated that it would not be a good idea for Mr. Koenig to act on this
administratively and that he should bring this matter before Council for their recommendation on
accepting the proposals. Mr. Koenig noted that the offered price for 29 South Governors Avenue
was $8,000 and for 749 West North Street was $18,000, for a total of $26,000. Mr. Koenig stated
that demolition and other related expenses had been identified, and if these offers were accepted the
City would have to write off approximately $17,718.35 in loss; however, the properties would be
put back into private sector hands. He advised that Mr. Maupin intended to develop the properties
and, once developed, they would go back on the tax rolls. Mr. Koenig believed one (1) of the
properties was located in the Downtown Development District (DDD), and depending on how they
are redeveloped, the property that is not in the DDD would go back on the tax rolls immediately.
The tax rebate guidelines for the DDD would apply to the other property in the DDD. Mr. Koenig
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stated that, in general, these redevelopments would be positive for the City since there would be new
structures, hopefully owner-occupied homes, and there would no longer be vacant pieces of land.
He noted that currently the City was incurring cost to mow the grass and dispose of any debris.
Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to accept the offers from MauTiste Investment
Group in the amount of $8,000 for 29 South Governors Avenue and $18,000 for 749 West North
Street and write-off the remaining expenses and charges in the combined amount of $17,718.35 for
these properties.
Mr. Koenig advised that Mr. Maupin was present and had provided an updated letter, dated
June 9, 2026, stating that the Mautiste Investment Group is prepared to extend the expiration date
of their offer to purchase the properties (Attachment #1). Mr. Koenig noted that the previously
provided letter had expired.
Mr. Shevock asked if the properties would remain exempt from taxes until a house is actually built.
Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that the property at 749 West North Street is not in the DDD;
therefore, the purchaser would have to pay FY 17 property taxes on the raw land and may be subject
to additional taxes on improvements made in FY 17. He indicated that the property at 29 South
Governors Avenue would potentially be in the DDD, and improvements made to the property would
not necessarily go onto the tax rolls immediately since there is a roll-in period for new
improvements. Mr. Koenig stated that the purchaser would most likely have to pay the land tax
associated with this property, but if improvements are made in the near future, the roll-in for full
property tax value of the land and structure would be in accordance with the district guidelines.
Mr. Shevock moved to recommend authorizing the City Manager to accept the offers from
MauTiste Investment Group in the amount of $8,000 for 29 South Governors Avenue and
$18,000 for 749 West North Street and write-off the remaining expenses and charges in the
combined amount of $17,718.35 for these properties, as recommended by staff. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
Discussion - Tax Account Delinquency Listing
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that he had previously sent the Tax Account
Delinquency Listing as of May 31, 2016 to members of Council and indicated that he would be
willing to discuss placing the list on the City’s website during a Committee meeting. He informed
members that staff had previously posted this listing on the City of Dover website going back to
2011-2012; however, it had stopped being updated on the website. He stated that he would like to
start posting the list on the website to encourage people to review it and become non-delinquent.
Mr. Koenig noted that delinquencies on the list range from a few dollars because of late charges, etc.,
to thousands of dollars because people do not want to, or have not paid their taxes. He advised that
staff was looking for the lowest cost way to get delinquent taxes collected and staff had done a good
job in addressing this over the last couple of years. Mr. Koenig informed members that as of
June 1, 2016, approximately $111,0000 in tax delinquency was due from all years. Mr. Koenig
noted that the list included locations that are familiar to everyone, where payment has not been made
for one (1) reason or another. He expressed the desire to minimize the amount of time needed for
staff to reach out to these people to encourage them to make their accounts current.
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Mr. Anderson expressed his opinion that there should be a $10 or $25 level in the list that screens
delinquencies, stating that someone may think they are paid up and be suddenly put on a public list
because they owe a small amount. He believed this is excessive and ridiculous. Mr. Anderson stated
that something may be listed in error and did not wish to unnecessarily embarrass people for a small
delinquency, such as $5.83. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that he understood Mr. Anderson’s point
and Council could create a bar if they desired; however, he felt that any bar above zero (0) would
have some outstanding balances on it. While in some cases these delinquencies were relatively
minor, Mr. Koenig indicated that there are accounting issues that must be cleaned up whether the
amount owed is $5.83, $50.83, or $500.83, and the City still has an obligation to collect it. He
explained that Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, had advised that staff did not have the
right to write-off penalties. Mr. Koenig stated that these parties had been notified that monies were
due and still had not paid outstanding bills, so the City was incurring dollars to send notifications.
He did not believe the City should be incurring those costs but should post the list to encourage
people to look at it and pay all amounts owed.
Mr. Anderson stated that posting the list would not alleviate staff from having to do the other items.
He felt that just because the list is posted did not mean that the party would see it. Mr. Anderson
believed, at the very least, that the party would pay the penalty when they see it on their next property
tax bill. In response, Mr. Koenig stated that this is potentially correct; however, the charge may carry
forward and not be paid the next time. He indicated that he was looking for people to call their
neighbors and friends to say that an amount is owed, which would mean more than the City asking
them to pay the fee. Mr. Koenig noted that it is a time-consuming process for staff to call or send
letters to people on a list, such as the current 14-page list, to inform them that they will not be
bothered if they are below a $25 threshold and the fee will carry over to the next year. He felt that
this would be time consuming and put staff at a greater disadvantage regarding why one (1) party
is called versus another. Mr. Koenig reiterated that he wanted people to pay the fees because they
are owed to the City.
Mr. Anderson questioned why the list would not just be flagged in the computer so that customers
who come in to pay their electric, water, and sewer bill would be asked by Customer Service if they
would like to pay any delinquent taxes owed. He felt this would be more effective in collecting the
money. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that this may be easier to do as the City upgrades to the
Enterprise Resource Program (ERP). He had not examined the screen at Customer Service to see
if there is a flag that pops up regarding taxes when someone pays their electric bill, so he was unsure
if this was possible; however, he pointed out that this would be another step incurred at the
administrative level and there would be a cost for this. Although he could not detail the cost at this
time, he noted that it would equate to some dollar amount.
Mr. Slavin expressed confusion about why the City would want to coddle those who do not pay their
bills on time. He stated that the City is compassionate when people face issues in paying for their
utilities. This takes only one (1) conversation with the customer, and they are then accommodated
by setting up any kind of payment plan that they need. Mr. Slavin felt that there were some people
on the list that fall into this category; however, he did not believe that everyone did. He advised that
there were names on the list that he and others in the room recognized as people of means in the
community who had chosen not to pay their bills on time and have the City incur additional costs
to have them paid. Mr. Slavin felt that 98% of the property owners pay their bills on time and 2%
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require staff time to chase down. He felt it would be prudent to put the word out, noting that the list
is a matter of public record that had already been included in a City Council meeting packet.
Mr. Slavin stated that he supported what Mr. Koenig and Mr. Kirby Hudson, Assistant City
Manager, had been trying to do on this matter and in regard to utility payments. He also supported
the compassion customers had been shown by Customer Service agents in dealing with those who
cannot pay on time.
Mr. Cole agreed with Mr. Slavin. Referring to Mr. Koenig’s comment that the delinquency list had
been posted in the past, Mr. Cole questioned why this was discontinued. Responding, Mr. Koenig
stated that he was unsure. He advised that at one time there was a link to the list on the home page
of the website. Mr. Koenig noted that if a list is posted on July 1st, when the tax bills go out, the list
has hundreds of pages, so it would not be appropriate to post it at that time. He thought perhaps that
staff stopped posting it at the end of a fiscal year and, for some reason, it did not get posted as it
became a truly delinquent list.
Mr. Hare asked if the City is able to issue business licenses for those with delinquent taxes.
Responding, Mr. Koenig advised that controls have been put in place for business licenses, building
permits, and development applications to invoke clean hands. He stated that all departments are
aware of the Clean Hands Ordinance. Mr. Koenig indicated that he could not say that staff takes
advantage of every opportunity with respect to the Ordinance; however, this issue is sometimes
caught by the Planning Department, Customer Service, and City Manager’s Office. He stated that
as the City potentially replaces its financial systems, it will probably become easier to catch these
issues, noting that currently it is sometimes necessary to go into multiple screens to find out what
is owed.
Mr. Hare stated that some of the delinquencies are quite large and are known businesses, and they
should be made note of when it is time to renew licenses.
Mr. Koenig stated that staff had worked on whittling down the delinquency listing and the backlog
at Customer Service. He advised members that when August 31st arrives and FY 17 is delinquent,
he would ideally like to send out a very direct Clean Hands letter saying that if a party does not pay
soon, the City reserves the right to cut their power. Mr. Koenig noted that this would not be
customer friendly and he was trying to balance reality with getting the bills paid. He indicated that
it would be difficult to send this letter out because it could affect business operations. Mr. Koenig
explained that, in some cases, people have triple net leases where the property owner may have had
to pay the property tax, is waiting for a business to pay him, and everyone is pointing their finger at
someone else. He felt that as this message gets stronger to the residential and business communities,
people will pay on time and staff will not have to send additional letters because people will know
that if they do not pay on time and keep current, they will be subject to disconnection. Mr. Koenig
stated that some businesses do not mind accruing a late penalty and do not provide an explanation
as to why they are not offended by the late penalty accruing. He advised that they hold the money
and pay the tax when it is convenient for them or when the City threatens a sheriff’s sale or gets into
the issue of Clean Hands.
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Whatcoat Village Revitalization Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that Whatcoat Community Development, Inc.
had proposed the revitalization of Whatcoat Village, 992 Whatcoat Village Drive. Mr. Koenig
referred to the draft Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement between the City of Dover and
Whatcoat Community Development, Inc., explaining that this was very similar to a previous
discussion regarding the revitalization of the Walker Woods development by the Milford Housing
Development Corporation. Mr. Koenig explained that the owner of Whatcoat Village Apartments
had applied for tax exemption through the City of Dover Board of Assessment Appeals, which was
approved because of the 501(c)(3) designation and their history of qualifying for this designation.
He advised that Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. wanted to be a good neighbor and had
offered a PILOT agreement. This agreement was similar to the Milford Housing Development
Corporation agreement that was executed for the redevelopment of Walker Woods and was prepared
by the same attorney. Mr. Koenig indicated that the City Manager’s Office was supportive of the
proposed agreement, noting that he would like to discuss minor adjustments to the agreement with
the attorney in order to finalize it. He noted that the Walker Woods agreement had a small escalator
that was not included in this draft agreement. Mr. Koenig advised that in the case of Walker Woods,
Council reviewed the draft agreement and turned it over to Mr. Koenig to finalize, and it was placed
on file with the City Clerk’s and Tax Assessor’s Offices. He noted that the proposed agreement is
different from Walker Woods where the City released a road right-of-way. In this instance there
would not be the same release of property.
Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a final agreement with
Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. regarding a proposed PILOT agreement for Whatcoat
Village located at 992 Whatcoat Village Drive.
Mr. Hutchison asked if a strong management program would be in place to oversee operations on
a day-to-day basis. Responding, Ms. Vandana Sareen, Vice President of Development, Michaels
Development Company, stated that Mr. William Hill was serving as Chairman of the Whatcoat
Community Development, Inc. board. Ms. Sareen indicated that they were working together as
partners to redevelop the 78-unit project. She explained that Interstate Realty Management would
be the management agent and management was available onsite. In response to Mr. Hutchison as
to whether they had experience, Ms. Sareen stated that the community was developed approximately
35 years ago and there had been no capital improvements at the property since. Ten years ago,
Interstate Realty Management, which is an arm of the Michaels Development Company, was hired
by Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. to perform management. They had now received some
funding to help bring the units to current market standards and improve the physical assets of the
property. Ms. Sareen stated that a lot of upgrades would be done; however, affordable housing
tenants would still be targeted and the population served would be similar to the current population.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
final agreement with Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. regarding a proposed PILOT
agreement for Whatcoat Village located at 992 Whatcoat Village Drive, as recommended by
staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Mr. Anderson thanked Whatcoat Community Development, Inc. for entering into this agreement and
hoped that others would do the same.
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Evaluation of Requests for Proposals
Collection Agency Services
Mr. Kirby Hudson, Assistant City Manager, informed members that on May 22, 2003, the City
entered into a contract with Capital Credit Services, which was subsequently acquired by First
Collect, which came to fruition on September 1, 2014. He stated that a number of City customers
had accounts that were at or above $90,000, and First Collect was having a difficult time collecting
because many parties were moving out of the general area where the collections agency was licensed
to pursue them. Mr. Hudson stated that it became paramount to engage an agency that could collect
in all 50 states, noting that Dover is a transient area with many military and college students.
Mr. Hudson indicated that the contract with First Collect does not have an expiration date; however,
there is a stipulation that either party can submit a 30-day letter to be released from the contract.
Mr. Hudson advised members that staff was recommending removing the current collection agency
and moving on to a new agency based on a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was issued several
months ago.
Members were provided a document entitled “City of Dover Collection Agency Services Contract,
RFP Number 16-0033CM” (Attachment #2) and Mr. Hudson reviewed the Decision Scale regarding
RFP submissions. Members were advised that candidates chosen were licensed and authorized to
collect in all fifty (50) states; provide skip tracing, scrubs, and credit bureau reporting. The three (3)
major credit reporting agencies are Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax. The importance of these
factors are directly related to the City of Dover’s ability to collect military accounts as well as other
transient accounts. All companies listed offer services similar in nature and are comparable in terms
of auto dialer and times calls, paper correspondence, and consumer dispute resolution. Each
company has provided a Collectors Code of Ethics and regulatory requirements for Federal, State,
and Local Guidelines; to include Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit
Reporting Act (FCRA).
Mr. Hudson indicated that of the eight (8) proposals received, three (3) companies were considered
to be the top candidates: SIMM Associates, Inc., Penn Credit Corporation, and Progressive
Financial. Based on the criteria (10-point scale), SIMM Associates, Inc., provided positive scoring
in all areas except minority business. If positive negotiations were to fail, it was recommended that
Penn Credit be considered.
Mr. Hudson pointed out that there was an error in the Recommended Action section of the
Committee Action Form previously provided. He explained that, although it had been indicated that
“Fees are based on a percentage of revenue collected,” this was incorrect and the City would pay
nothing for collection services. He explained that currently anyone who goes to collections with
First Credit must pay a 35% contingency fee; therefore, 35% is tacked on to whatever they owe the
City. Mr. Hudson advised that SIMM Associates, Inc., would have a 20% fee. For example, if a
customer owed the City $100, the total fee would be $120, with the City receiving $100 and SIMM
Associates keeping $20. SIMM Associates would not be paid unless they collect, and if they collect
they would add their 20% and the service would be free to the City.
Mr. Hudson stated that staff recommended authorization to negotiate and sign a final, three (3) year
agreement with SIMM Associates, Inc. He noted that this would remove First Credit.
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Mr. Shevock recused himself from voting on this matter for personal reasons.
Members were provided a Trial Balance Report prepared May 31, 2016 (Attachment #3).
Mr. Hudson noted that Line 21 reflected balances over 30, 60 and 90 days for residential energy.
He advised that this was highlighted to indicate the amount of funds owed for electric bills; however,
a new collection agency would pursue all amounts listed in the report.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Hudson indicated that SIMM Associates, Inc. would also be collecting
delinquent tax bills.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend authorizing staff to negotiate and sign a final three (3) year
agreement with SIMM Associates, Inc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and
unanimously carried, with Mr. Shevock abstaining.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance and Repair
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that proposals were solicited and advertised
according to City policy by the City’s Contract and Procurement Manager under RFP #16-0040PW
for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance and Repair. Submissions were
received from four (4) contractors. One (1) was deemed non-responsive and the other three (3) were
evaluated by cost and performance. Based on that evaluation, staff recommended awarding a
contract to A. A. Duckett, Inc., which would include four (4) quarterly preventative maintenance
services, as well annual preventative maintenance services for each of the units. Mr. Koenig stated
that standby and emergency rates were also incorporated into the proposal.
Staff recommended awarding a three (3) year contract with the option for two (2) one (1) year
extensions to A.A. Duckett, Inc. as per the proposal submitted in response to RFP #16-0040PW.
Mr. Hare noted that the rates between John Hiott Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc., and
A. A. Duckett, Inc. were very close. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that there was a slight
difference in the tech rate; however, the after hours and general labor rates were very similar.
Mr. Hare questioned why a company from New Jersey was selected rather than a company from
Wyoming, Delaware. Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that staff was interested in overall
performance and liked the discussion about safety records that A. A. Duckett provided, noting that
HVAC services had been a challenge for staff. He stated that staff preferred this company because
they have a good performance record in the documentation submitted.
Mr. Hare asked if A. A. Duckett had a facility in Delaware, and Mr. Koenig responded that they did
not and were being dispatched out of New Jersey; however, he was unsure where their staff actually
lives and if they take their trucks home at night. He advised that they had stated they could meet the
City’s standards to be here in the time frames identified in the RFP, and if they do not they would
be called out on non-performance, as stated in the contract.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend awarding a three (3) year contract with the option for two (2)
one (1) year extensions to A.A. Duckett, Inc. as per the proposal submitted in response to RFP
#16-0040PW, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and carried
with Mr. Anderson voting no.
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Recommendation of General Employee Pension Board - Consideration of a Retiree Cost of
Living Allowance (COLA)
Mr. Lester Blakeman, 209 Falmouth Way, advised members that he is a member of the Civilian
Pension Board and a pensioner. Members were provided handouts by Mr. Blakeman, as follows:
1) Exhibit A - COLA History, and 2) Exhibit B1 - Breakdown of Monthly Pension Payments and
B2 - Pension List 2008 (Attachment #4). Mr. Blakeman stated that the COLA History listed the cost
of living increases that had been granted to retirees in the General Employee Pension Plan. He
informed members that it had been 10 years since a COLA had been addressed, which he felt was
a long time. Mr. Blakeman understood that there was nothing in the pension plan that guarantees
a cost of living increase for these pensioners, and these employees knew this when they retired;
however, he noted that in the past the City had acknowledged from time to time that retirees may
need a little help surviving. He explained that Exhibit B1 listed pension checks written through
January 15, 2008, when this matter was last reviewed. He noted that the individuals in the first
column were making less than $1,000 per month. Mr. Blakeman stated that more than half the
individuals in the second column were making less than $2,000 per month and the primary amount
in the third column was approximately $2,000. He felt that the last three (3) individuals were doing
okay. Mr. Blakeman indicated that he had previously suggested granting raises to sections of the
pensioners and was told that this would not be allowed and an increase of any kind must be applied
to all pensioners. He explained that he would be glad not to receive an increase if some of those on
the lower end of the scale could be helped. Reiterating that a COLA had not been discussed for
10 years, Mr. Blakeman stated that this used to be an annual discussion. He requested that reviewing
the need for or the ability to provide a COLA for pensioners in the General Employee Pension Plan
be included on a future agenda. Mr. Blakeman advised that these were the people who built the City
and gave hundreds or thousands of years of combined service to the City, and he felt it might be
appropriate to give them some help from time to time. He stated that if this goes unnoticed year after
year, nothing would happen and suggested it could be agreed to at least review this every year as part
of the budget process. Mr. Blakeman indicated that he did not expect anything to happen this year,
stating his understanding that the budget was set. He stated that if pension payments were
$3,863,000, a 1% increase would cost $38,000, a 2% increase would cost $77,000, a 3% increase
would cost $115,000, a 4% increase would cost $154,000, and a 5% increase would cost $193,000.
Mr. Slavin questioned if Mr. Blakeman’s figures were calculated on a one (1) time annual basis.
Responding, Mr. Blakeman stated that the figures that he provided were the cost for the year of the
increase and would be the carry-forward amount until additional action was taken. He noted that the
history provided showed that a variety of approaches had been taken in regard to increases.
Mr. Blakeman thanked Mr. Anderson and others for getting him to the point to talk to members
today, stating that this had been a long, uphill battle.
In response to Mr. Neil, Mr. Blakeman stated that pensioners were also collecting Social Security.
Mr. Blakeman stated that employees were told when they signed up for the plan that they should not
count on the City’s contribution as their sole source of retirement income and the plan would be in
conjunction with Social Security. He estimated Social Security payment at approximately one-third
of the amount that employees receive from their City pension, noting that COLAs from Social
Security had been scarce.
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Mr. Neil stated that he would favor considering this in the future. Mr. Blakeman indicated that this
was all he was asking, noting that pensioners feel like lost sheep because they are not being talked
about but are set aside and ignored. He reiterated the desire to at least be considered.
Mr. Shevock questioned the amounts that employees were making per month, for example, the
individual who was receiving $200 per month and $2,400 per year. Responding, Mr. Blakeman
indicated that $200 was probably a minimum pension amount. He stated that this employee could
have been making $4,000 per year or less. Mr. Blakeman advised that the City’s defined benefit plan
allowed employees to set their own pensions. He indicated that employees received 2% for every
year they worked and the amount was based on their average salary during their last three (3) years.
An employee who worked 10 years would receive 20% of their salary, an employee who worked 20
years would receive 40%, and an employee who worked 50 years would receive 100% of their salary.
Proposed Ordinance #2016-16 Amending Chapter 22 - Building and Building Regulations;
Chapter 26 - Businesses; Chapter 50 - Floods; Chapter 66 - Manufactured Homes and
Trailers; Chapter 102 - Taxation; Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles; Chapter 110 - Utilities;
Appendix B - Zoning, Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 12; and Appendix F- Fees and Fines
(Sponsors: Neil, Slavin, and Cole)
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, informed members
that Proposed Ordinance #2016-16 had required a very comprehensive review and update to the
Dover Code including any section referencing manufactured homes or mobile homes. She explained
that the Mobile Home Park Zone would by changed to the Manufactured Home Zone, and it was
made clear that manufactured homes that meet that Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) standard are the type of homes that are allowed. Mrs. Townshend stated that this would
ensure that nothing that does not meet those standards would be permitted in the City; however,
language would be left to ensure that homes that already exist could still obtain licenses. In addition,
where the current Code references mobile home parks, the terminology had been changed to land
lease communities, and basic standards for maintenance and licensing of land lease communities had
been developed. Mrs. Townshend explained that much of the language involved the zoning section
of the Code, as well as the licensing section for manufactured homes. She noted that staff did a
sweep of the entire Code and reviewed any section that referenced the terms manufactured home,
mobile home, or trailer to make sure the text was consistent with current terminology.
Councilman Neil read a prepared statement, as follows:
Monday night, we heard Chief Carey mention the fire at the Grandview mobile home
community that damaged or destroyed 3 houses. Several years ago before I was
elected to this august body, Councilman Hare, then Councilman Perza and I toured
several leased land communities, one of those was Grandview... which isn't grand at
all.
The potholes, contrary to State Law and the City code, were deep enough to serve as
swimming pools for kids.
I have sent each of you copies of the arbitrators decision in the Wild Meadows case
in which the arbitrator said . . . “In all, I am left asking myself: If the City of Dover
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had not issued the Violation Letter, would the Landlord have ever fixed the
community’s problems? The record before me indicates No . . . .”
Wild Meadows is located on wetlands, the community owner was required to sign
a topography map. Deep fissures or sinkholes were clustered around failing drains.
Streets the City would build to last for 20 to 30 years, are going bad after 12.
Today, I sent to you the Saga of the Gas Cut-off. The problem is, for the same
services we provide, the values of homes drop, and we collect less tax money.
The State of Delaware has laws that it can’t or does not enforce. The low income and
limited income home owners are held at the mercy of the landlord because Leased
Land communities are not “Free Enterprise” businesses. In the past, the Wild
Meadows Home Owners Association had to request the City to make management
cut down a tree branch that blocked a stop sign.
While this ordinance can’t cure all of the ills in the leased land arena, this will mark
the first in the State to hold community owners accountable for health and safety
violations of the law, or face the loss of their license to operate.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2016-16, seconded by
Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Timothy A. Slavin
Council President
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Correspondence from Mr. Michael Maupin, MauTiste Investment Group, dated June 9, 2016 -
Extension of offer to Purchase 29 South Governors Avenue and 749 West North Street
Attachment #2 - Information provided by Mr. Kirby Hudson, Assistant City Manager, regarding “City of Dover
Collection Agency Services Contract, RFP Number 16-0033CM”
Attachment #3 - Trial Balance Report prepared May 31, 2016
Attachment #4 - Documents provided by Mr. Lester Blakeman - Exhibit A - COLA History, Exhibit B1 - Breakdown
of Monthly Pension Payments, and Exhibit B2 - Pension List 2008
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ATTACHMENT #1
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 06/14/2016
June 9, 2016
City of Dover
Division of Purchasing
710 William Street
Dover, DE 19904
Attention Procurement Manager:
MauTiste Investment Group (MIG) is prepared to extend the expiration date of our offer to
purchase the parcels listed in the enclosed letter to the City of Dover dated April 12, 2016. After
a better understanding of the approval process, we are pleased to allow the City of Dover the
necessary time to fully consider the benefits of MIG developing 3 additional homes for sale in
the city this year.
The expiration date of our offer is extended to July 15, 2016.
Sincerely,
Michael Maupin
Michael Maupin
Managing Director
MauTiste Investment Group
644 Merchant Street • Coatesville, PA 19320 • (610) 363-6900
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April 12, 2016
City of Dover
Division of Purchasing
710 William Street
Dover, DE 19904
Attention Procurement Manager:
MauTiste Investment Group, a Delaware Limited Liability Company and NCALL Loan Fund,
Inc., a Delaware Non-Profit Community Development Financial Institution, are working together
to development home ownership opportunities in Dover. MauTiste is offering to purchase and
develop two parcels (Listed Below) owned by the City of Dover. NCALL Loan Fund Inc. will
be our funding partner. It is our plan to acquire and immediately develop these parcels for sale.
The terms and conditions for the sale of these parcels are specified in the City of Dover’s RFP
dated August 1, 2015. MauTiste is prepared to enter into an agreement of sale within two weeks
after our offer is accepted.
Offer Sheet
No. 16-0008CM; 29 South Governors Avenue $8,000
No. 16-0004CM; 749 West North Street $18,000
Total Offer- $26,000
This offer will expire in 15 days or on April 29, 2016.
Sincerely,
Michael Maupin
Managing Director
MauTiste Investment Group
644 Merchant Street • Coatesville, PA 19320 • (610) 363-6900
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ATTACHMENT #2
Council Committee of the Whole
Meeting of 06/14/2016
City of Dover
Collection Agency Servkes Contract
RFP Number 16-003 3CM
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Collection Agency Services ·c ontract
RFP Number 16-0033CM
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timed calls, paper correspondence, consumer dispute resolution, credit bureau reporting, office
hours, and client location services. Each company has provided a Collectors Code of Ethics and
regulatory requirements for Federal, State, and Local Guidelines; to include FDCPA and FCRA.
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TR IAI. BALANCE PAGE 116B Meeting of 06/14/2016
C!TY OF DOVER
CURRENT OVER 30 OVER 60 OVER 9C
RCV CODE DESCRIPTION TOTAL
• FINAL TOTALS • IM CTY SEWER IMPACT FEE .oo . 00 .c o 13,672 . 50 13,~n.s o
W'J TR EL W/O TO ACT ACC .00 .oo .00 34 . 20 34. 20
Cl WATER SERVICE 230,558 . 95 23,415. 99 3,821.24 34,547 . 14 292,343.31
~ 2 WASTEWATER SERVICE 133,722.32 13, 0 80 . 66 3,557.53 28,848 . 45 179,208. 96
03 KENT CTY SEWER ADJ 1 0 2,883.06 1 0,331.78 2,908 . 35 ~4.037 . 69 140,1 6 0.68
04 GROUNDWATER ADJ 65,872.79 ~.835.40 l. 931.71 10, 169 . 10 84,809.00
13 MISC' \oiATER/SEWER 100 . 00 100.00 .00 235 . 00 435.00
i.; SEWER PENALTY 280. 28 249.82 115. 92 989 . 35 1 , 6 35 . 37
15 KCSA PENALTY 2:2 . 1e 204. 3 4 108.3~ 97 6 . 57 1. 502. 06
17 BULK TRASH 275.00 . 00 .00 25 . 00 300.00
18 RESIDENTIAL TRASH 78,053.99 6,244.23 699.62 H,682 . 29 101.680.13
19 CO~:MERCIAL TRASH 13,930 . 46 l.149.09 34.00 579 . 17 15,692.72
I 14, 7 6-2 . 50 I 1.556,66.2.13
---121 RESIDENTIAL ENERGY 8!>-9 , lO'J . : S lO:J , 2.\1 . S fn 519 , SS-4 . 92
22 COMM UTIL TAX 2. 00\ 141.02 .00 . 00 9 . 38 150.40
24 COMM UTIL TAX 4.25\ 24,080.04 1,299.17 74. 47 3,113.46 20,567.14
26 COMM OUTDOOR LGHTNG 27,847.70 845.28 .oo 782. 02 29,475.00
28 RES OUTDOOR LGHTNG 3,055 . 14 242.31 62.70 919.97 4,280 . 12
31 COMMERCIAL ENERGY 824,755.99 46,016.73 L 015.20 86,452 . 59 960,300.51
32 PRI~.ARY ENERGY 1,061,659.72 28,8 2 1.15 2,007.42 46' 920. 91 1,139,409.20
36 PRI~J.RY ENERGY ADJ . oo .OD .00 7,293.11 7,291.ll
19 MISC ELECTRIC REV 15 , 549.72 116.17 4 . 16 4,12 6 .96 19,7 97.0 l
40 OOVER AFB 325,527 . 93 97 , 072 . 27 .0 0 . 00 422,600 . 20
42 KRAFT 261,221.30 .00 . 00 . 00 261.221.30
44 PROCTER & GAMB!,E 81,562.50 .00 .00 . 00 81. 562. 50
46 PRIMARY UT TAX 2. 00\ 6,031.02 176 . 50 2 17.62 1,832 . 89 8,258.03
47 PRl~.AR Y UT TAX 4.25\ 19,193 . 32 .00 . 00 .00 19, 193.32
48 TRANS UT TAX 2.00\ 7,624.lC 4,484 . 33 .00 .00 12.108.43
SO ELECTRIC PENALTY 3,324 . 51 2, 151.48 3 23. 16 18,961.66 24,760.81
51 WATER PENALTY 313.88 287 . 60 1 09.83 1,211 . 93 1,923.24
52 ELECT RET CHECK FEE 1.237.40 576 . 63 80 . 00 4. 061. 55 5,955 . 58
53 ELECTRIC SERVICE CHG 1,307 . 51 4,198.14 604.52 22,474 . 23 34,584.46
60 BILLED DEPOSIT 9,661.14 1,642.77 6.52 . oo 11,310.43
70 FIRST STATE POWER 31,660.95 .00 .oo .oo 31,660.95
12 ~~ITE OAK SOLAR 6 , 862.89 .00 .00 .00 &,862.89
80 INTERNET SERVICE . 00 .oo . 00 79 . 50 19 . 50
81 GRASS CUTTING .00 .00 .oo 90.00 90.00
85 POLICE FINES 2,800.00 .00 .00 . 00 2,800.00
91 CURBSIDE RECYCLE 30.00 .00 . 00 .00 30.00
96 GREEN ENERGY ADJ 6,Ql,7 . 18 1,141.29 56 . 10 1,04.8 . 90 8,894.61
• TOTAL 4,252,408.40 354,524.68 34 . 561. 56 869,730 . 44 5,511, 305.08
LESS CREDIT BALANCES 393,237.1 3 ·
NET TOTI\!, 5,118,067.95
• FINAL STATUS TOTALS • DEBIT CREDIT NET TOTAL ACCOUNTS
STATUS BALANCES I ACCOUNTS BALANCES I ACCOUNTS BALANCES I AC COUNT~ WITH 0 BALANCES
A ACTIVE 4,599,133.81 12,890 228,328 . 22- l, 449 4, 370,805.59 24,336 9,997
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PREPARED 5/31/H , :1.2:10:32 TRlAL BALANCE PAGE 11650
PROGRAM UT425L
CIT Y OF OOVER
CURi<ENT OVE:R 30 OVER 60 ()VER 90
RCV CODE DESCRIPTION TOTA!.
• FINl\.L STATUS TOTALS • DSBIT CREDIT NET TOTAL ACCOUNTS
STATUS BALJillCES / ACCOUNTS BALANCES I ACCOUNTS BA.LANCES / ACCOUNTS WITH 0 BA!..ANCES
C COLLECTION 822.996.96 2,6?6 13. 104. 18 . 31 809,892.78 ),589 882
F FINALLED "14,533.74 521 151.232.70- 625 76,698.96 · 99 . 943 98,797
INACTIVE .00 0 . 00 0 .00 e B
N TERMINATED. NONPAY .00 0 . 00 0 .oo l"I 17
T TERMINATED 14,6.l0.77 104 572.03· 11 14,058.?•I 213 98
W \t.~ITE OFF 9. 80 l . 00 0 9.80 1,582 3,581
TOTALS 5,511, 305.08 16. 192 39) ,237.13 - 21116 5, 118. 067. 95 131, 688 113,380
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ATTACHMENT #4
Council Committee of the Whole
A COLA History
Meeting of 06/14/2016
January 1, 1983 less than 3 years Oo/o
3 to 15 years 5.7 1Yo
more than J 5 years l 0.5<.~)
Julyl , 1986 al I retirees 2%
July 1, 1988 all retirees prior to 6/30/88 501o
July 1, 1989 a11 retirees prior to 6130189 2%
'1993 $60/year - max $600 0%;
based on years of service
July I, 1996 years of servke & pension
amount - mini_mum $100
July I, 2000 all retiree.s $20 per month -
increase minimum monthly
amount to $200
July 1, 2002 all retirees prior to 2o/o
December 31, 2000
July 1,2003 all retirees 1.5(Yo
July I, 2005 all retirees prior to 2%
Decem bcr 3 1, 2004
J unc 26, 2006 all retirees prior to 1%
January l, 2006
July 2007 None - $75,00 set aside
for July 2008
This document was provided by
Mr. Lester Blakeman, and the
information included has not
been verified by City staff.
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This document was provided by
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information included has not
been verified by City staff.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Safety Advisory & Transportation Committee
DATE SUBMITTED: 6/20/16
PREPARED BY: Ann Marie Townshend on behalf of Councilman James Hosfelt
SUBJECT: Abandonment of Topaz Circle Stub Street
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: The Arbors Senior Apartments
REVIEWED BY: N/A
EXHIBITS: Map Exhibit MI-16-06, Chronology of Development Activity for 1051 College Road,
Abandonment of Streets or Alleys – Improved – Policy for City Clerk’s Office
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A
TIMETABLE: Referral to Development Advisory Committee and Planning Commission (July 18, 2016
meeting); Utility Committee for August 9, 2016
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council needs to make a recommendation to: 1) waive the normal
process for street abandonment, and 2) refer the matter to the Planning Commission for a public hearing on
July 18, 2016.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Following the Planning Commission’s approval of the Arbors Senior Garden Apartments (S-16-07) at 1051
College Road, members of City Council heard concerns from residents in Emerald Point regarding the
interconnection between the Arbors and Emerald Point. Emerald Point was approved by the Planning
Commission with two stub streets, one of which is at Topaz Circle and connects south to 1051 College Road
(the Arbors). This stub street has been improved as part of the Emerald Point construction.
At the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting of April 26, 2016, the Committee heard a
presentation from the Planning Office about the history of the Arbors project and interconnection between the
subject site and Emerald Point, followed by public testimony with regard to the interconnection. The Committee
unanimously approved a motion to “[look] into the process of abandoning the stub street that was
recommended by the Planning Commission in Emerald Pointe.” This motion was ultimately approved by City
Council through the acceptance of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee minutes on May 9, 2016.
The City’s charter provides City Council the power and authority to vacate or abandon streets (Article II,
Section 27). The Dover Code of Ordinances does not specify a process for street abandonment, but the City has
consistently followed a process specified by the City Clerk’s Office (attached). This process begins with a
request from an adjacent property owner. In this case, there is no such request; however, it is within the
authority of City Council to initiate the process. Proposals for abandonment of improved streets are referred to
the Development Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission makes a
recommendation to the Utility Committee. The Utility Committee makes a recommendation to City Council,
who sets a public hearing and takes action following the public hearing. This process would start with a motion
by City Council to waive the normal process for street abandonment and to refer the matter to the Planning
Commission.
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Title: Abandonment of Topaz Circle stub street
Address: Emerald Pointe subdivision
Zoning: R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) Legend
Date: 5-19-16
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Chronology of Development Activity for Property at 1051 College Road, Dover, DE
Tax Parcel: ED-05-067.00-01-35.03-000
2002 Emerald Point Subdivision (SB-02-01F)
Development review for property to the north of property at 1051 College
Road.
Residential Subdivision of 107 single family detached dwelling units.
o Subdivision entrance from McKee Road leading to internal street
network of two major streets with several other cul-de-sac streets
and two streets showing interconnectivity to adjacent parcels.
o During the land planning process for the residential subdivision of
Emerald Pointe a ‘stub street’ from Topaz Circle was planned to
provide for access to a then vacant tract of land on College Road
and to provide the continuation of the traffic circulation network in
the general area. Opal Place is also a ‘stub street’ to another
adjacent vacant lot north of Hidden Oaks.
o Utility network (water and sewer services) located within the right-
of-way are stubbed to the property line.
July 3, 2002 Development Advisory Committee Review
August 19, 2002 Planning Commission Review of Conceptual Subdivision
Plan and granted approval to concept plan and recommended approval of
waiver to reduce paved street width from 38 feet to 32 feet in the
subdivision.
September 9, 2002 Utility Committee Recommends approval of waiver to
reduce the paved width of the streets from 38 feet to 32 feet with the right-
of-way remaining at 60 feet. Accepted by City Council on September 23,
2002.
October 10, 2002 Development Advisory Committee Review
October 25, 2002 Planning Commission Review of Preliminary
Subdivision Plan and grants conditional plan approval including waiver to
reduce paved street width from 38 feet to 32 feet and noting that future
interconnection from the subdivision to adjacent properties will be subject
to review processes.
o The subdivision streets of Topaz Avenue (Circle) and Opal Place
are designed to provide the opportunity for interconnection to
adjacent parcels should they be developed in the future.
o DelDOT recommends relocation of the future connection that
extends Topaz Avenue (Circle) to College Road since its it too
close to the intersection of Saulsbury/McKee Road; the
recommendation is to move the connection further west.
March 19, 2004 Final Plan Approval granted to Subdivision Final Record
Plat by Planning Office.
o Includes Entrance Plan approval by DelDOT on March 6, 2003.
Commercial Entrance Permit issued October 6, 2003 for
subdivision entrance to McKee Road
Construction of Emerald Point Phase 1 begins June 2004 and construction
of Emerald Point Phase II begins February 2006.
Chronology of Development Activity for Property at 1051 College Road Page 1 of 5
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2004 Lands of Mary E. McKee: Minor Subdivision Plan (SB-04-06)
Application filed August 4, 2004: Property at 1021 W. State College Road
(6.1163 acres) is proposed for subdivision into two parcels as Parcel A of
4.0345 acres and the residual of 2.0818 acres. Initial parcel identified as
Tax Parcel Ed-05-067.00-01-35.00-000. (Parcel A becomes The Arbors
site.) Property is zoned R-8.
o The Property had filed applications in June 2004 for amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan and seeking rezoning of the property to
CPO. The requests were denied by the Planning Commission and
then withdrawn by the applicant. (MI-04-07 and Z-04-07).
September 9, 2004 Development Advisory Committee Review.
o City Public Works Office requested cross access easement
language to allow access from College Road to the proposed stub
of Topaz Circle in Emerald Point subdivision.
o DelDOT requests 60 ft. cross access easement across property
from property to the north (for continuation of street network from
Emerald Point project). Specific location to be determined in the
future.
September 20, 2004 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Review:
Action to approve subdivision with condition.
o Planning Commission required that the location and width of the
perpetual cross access from the adjacent property on the north
(Emerald Pointe Subdivision) across the subject property to
College Road will be determined in conjunction with the Site Plan
approval process for development of the subject property.
o The adjacent property on the north (Emerald Point) includes a
right-of-way for a public street which currently terminates at the
adjoining property line.
October 29, 2004 Final Record Plan Approval granted to Subdivision
Plan. Record Plan includes Note: “This plan hereby provides a 24 feet
wide perpetual cross access easement from College Road to the proposed
stub street of Topaz Circle to be construction in Emerald Point
Subdivision. The exact location of the easement to be determined at the
time of development of Parcel A.”
2005 College Road Garden Apartments: Planned Neighborhood Design - Senior
Housing Option (C-05-01)
The project was reviewed under the provisions of the Planned Neighborhood
Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option in order to construct 52 units in two
apartment style buildings and with a garage building. Project included
entrance to College Road and a connection of a drive aisle to Topaz Circle.
April 7, 2005 Development Advisory Committee Review
April 18, 2005 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Review: took action
to table application seeking additional information on building details, project
density, traffic circulation, and the recreation area.
Chronology of Development Activity for Property at 1051 College Road Page 2 of 5
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April 21, 2005 Active Recreation Area Plan reviewed by PRCE.
May 6, 2005 Revised Plan submitted that revised unit count to 48 dwelling
units, revised traffic circulation, etc.
May 16, 2005 Planning Commission Review: Action to grant approval with
conditions
2005-2006 Review of several Check Prints as project moved toward Final
Plan
May 15, 2006 Planning Commission grants a one-year extension of plan
approval.
May 30, 2007 Plan expires; plan not finalized.
2007 The Arbors: Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Housing Option (C-07-05)
The Conditional Use Site Plan project was reviewed under the provisions of
the Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option in order
to construction an apartment style building of 48 units.
June 7, 2007 Development Advisory Committee Review
June 18, 2017 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Review: took action
to table application seeking further discussions of the traffic distribution and
circulation for the site and the potential extension of Topaz Circle to College
Road as a public street.
August 9, 2007 Development Advisory Committee Review of Revised Plan
August 20, 2007 Planning Commission Public Hearing & Review: Action to
grant approval with conditions and including recommendations of approval
for street waivers on horizontal curve radius and reduction of street right-of-
way from 60 feet to 46 feet for creation of public street.
September 9, 2007 Utility Committee Review of street waivers recommending
approval to City Council.
August 18, 2008 Planning Commission grants a one-year extension of plan
approval.
February 17, 2009 Planning Commission informational review of plan design
revisions.
June 22, 2009 Record Plan approval granted.
June 26, 2009 Record Plan recorded to establish right-of-way of Senior Way
as a public street that divided the parcel into two areas.
July 13, 2009 Final Plan Approval granted to Conditional Use Site Plan.
August 31, 2009 C-07-05 Plan approval expires as construction was not
commenced.
2009 Record Plan for Senior Way
June 26, 2009 Record Plan recorded establishing the right-of-way for Senior
Way as associated with C-07-05. Record Plan was completed and recorded to
establish the street right-of-way (width of 46 feet) for Senior Way as a public
street and divided the property into two areas.
o The street known as Senior Way (the continuation of the Topaz Circle
“Stub Street”) as a public street to interconnect with College Road.
o In addition, the street interconnection provides a distinct second
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entrance to both The Arbors and to Emerald Pointe Subdivision as
now required with the revised Land Subdivision Regulations pertaining
to streets.
o Record Plan establishing public street right-of-way remains in place; no
requirement for plan expungement in Land Subdivision Regulations.
2009-2010 Rezoning of Lands of JNK, LLC at 1051 College Road: Rezoning to RG-2 (Z-09-
05)
Rezoning request (Z-09-05) for the property at 1051 College Road (Lands of
JNK, LLC) from R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) to RG-2 (General
Residence Zone). RG-2 allows multiple dwellings.
March 15, 2010 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Review:
Recommends approval of rezoning to RG-2.
April 12, 2010 City Council approved the rezoning to RG-2.
2010 The Arbors Condominiums (C-10-02)
April 22, 2010 Application Filed: Conditional Use Site Development Plan C-
10-02 proposed The Arbors Condominiums as an apartment building with
forty-eight (48) units. The proposed use is considered a multiple dwelling.
o The Application proposed access to The Arbors from McKee Road
only by traveling through Emerald Point via the Topaz Circle stub
street to two entrance/exit points (no public street construction
proposed). An emergency access only connection to College Road was
proposed.
July 8, 2010 Development Advisory Committee Review
o Planning Staff recommends redesign of the site layout to implement
construction of Senior Way (the continuation of the Topaz Circle stub
street) to interconnect with College Road and to also provide access
from the street to The Arbors. Similar comments also provided by
Public Works Office, Fire Marshal’s Office, and Dover/Kent County
MPO.
July 12, 2010 Review of Active Recreation Area Plan by PRCE Committee
July 19, 2010 Planning Commission Public Hearing but postponed action on
Application C-10-02 seeking additional information on unit types and
streets/interconnectivity.
August 16, 2010 Planning Commission Review continued: granted approval
of C-10-02 with conditions.
o Condition of approval includes the requirement to construct a public
street from College Road and connecting to Emerald Point at Topaz
Circle. This public street is to be constructed in the existing right-of-
way for Senior Way. Access to The Arbors would be from this new
public street.
July 18, 2011 Planning Commission grants a one-year extension of plan
approval.
August 20, 2012 Planning Commission grants a second one-year extension of
plan approval.
August 31, 2013 Plan expired. Plan not finalized; no construction authorized.
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2016 The Arbors Senior Garden Apartments (S-16-07)
February 5, 2016 Application filed: Site Plan (S-16-07) to permit construction
of a 48-unit senior garden apartment complex consists of a proposed three-
story 55,350 S.F. residential building and associated site improvements.
o Includes construction of an improved public street (Senior Way) on
existing right-of-way connecting College Road and Topaz Circle. The
parcel exists as two discontinuous areas on either side of the right-of-
way. The entrance to The Arbors is from Senior Way.
o The owner of record is Shree Ganesh LLC
March 2 and 6, 2016 Development Advisory Committee Meetings & Review
March 15, 2016 Review of Active Recreation Plan by PRCE-COW
March 21, 2016 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Review: Action
to grant conditional approval of Site Plan S-16-07
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ABANDONMENT OF STREETS OR ALLEYS - IMPROVED - Policy for City Clerk’s Office
(Article II - Mayor and Council, Section 27 - Power of Council to layout, locate, abandon, etc., streets,
sidewalks, etc of the Charter).
The council shall have power and authority to lay out, locate, accept, and open new streets and to widen and
to alter existing streets or parts thereof, and to vacate or abandon streets or parts thereof, whenever they shall
deem it for the best interest of the city.
Whenever, the land comprehended or included in any street, or part thereof, vacated or abandoned under this
section is owned by the city, the council may, in their discretion, sell such land either at private or public sale
and for such consideration as the council shall deem proper, and shall have the right and power to convey to
the purchaser or purchasers thereof a good and sufficient title thereto.
The word "street" shall be deemed and held to comprehend and include sidewalks, lanes and alleys.
Request for Alley/Street Abandonment for
Staff Development Advisory Committee (DAC):__________
Applicant Development Advisory Committee (DAC):__________
Planning Commission:__________
Utility:__________
Council:________
Council Public Hearing:__________
IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF A REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT DATE DONE
OF STREETS OR ALLEYS
1. Requests for abandonment of a street/alley should be
submitted in writing to the City Clerk’s Office. The Clerk’s
Office will refer the request to the Planning Department for
review by the DAC and consideration by the Planning
Commission. It will then be referred to the Utility Committee,
and, if recommended for approval, to City Council (initially to
set a public hearing and subsequently to hold this hearing).
Upon receipt of the request, send an email to the Tax Assessor
verifying the property owner of record. (1 - Verification of
Owner of Record).
2. After receiving confirmation from the Tax Assessor that the applicant is the
property owner of record, Open S:\Abandonments (current year) folder and create
a new subdirectory using the property address to name the subdirectory (e.g., 235
Bayard Avenue). Scan the request and all supporting documentation and save it in
the newly created subdirectory as “Request for Abandonment.”
3. Prepare a file folder label (2 - File Folder Label) and affix to a letter-sized file
folder. Place a paper copy of the request in file folder. Be sure to make a copy of
all previous and subsequent related emails and correspondence for this file.
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4. If the requestor has provided other contacts, create a contact list with contact
information for the requestor and any additional contacts provided by the requestor
(e.g., those who were copied on the original request) (3 - Contact List). Save in the
property subdirectory.
5. Send an email, along with the request, to the Public Works Director (4 - Email to
Public Works Director - Improved vs. Unimproved) to determine if the request
for abandonment is for an improved or unimproved street or alley. If the alley is
unimproved, print the procedure/checklist located at S:\CLERK”S OFFICE
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES\Abandonments\Unimproved and place it inside
the file folder. If improved, print this procedure/checklist and place it inside the file
folder.
6. Schedule consideration of the request according to the Schedule for Consideration
of Requests for Abandonment of an Alley/Street (S:\CLERK’S OFFICE POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES\ABANDONMENTS) for the current year. Print a copy of
the Schedule, highlight appropriate dates and place in file. Write the dates of the
Staff DAC, Applicant DAC, Planning Commission, Utility, and both Council
(Council Meeting and Public Hearing) meetings in pencil on the front of the file
folder and on the first page of the Abandonment Checklist.
7. Send an email to the City Manager, City Clerk, Public Works Director, City
Planner, and Assistant City Planner (5 - Email to City Manager - Meeting Dates)
informing them of all meeting dates when the abandonment will be considered
(Staff DAC, Applicant DAC, Planning Commission, Utility and two (2) City
Council meetings).
8. Consult the City Clerk to ensure that the abandonment is listed on the appropriate
Utility and Council agendas (two (2) Council agendas). Set ticklers to check draft
agendas three (3) weeks prior to established meeting dates.
9. Send an email to the Public Works Director (6 - Email to Public Works Director -
Request for Map and Adjacent Owners) to request a list of all affected City and
County adjacent property owners and their addresses, as well as an aerial map of the
alley proposed for abandonment. (The map should include street addresses and tax
parcel ID numbers on each parcel and utilities, such as electric lines, sewer lines,
and manholes. The entire alley/street requested for abandonment should be shown
in red.). This information will be compiled and submitted to the Planning
Commission for a report to the Utility Committee. Copy the City Manager and
GIS Manager on the email.
10. Upon receipt of the list of adjacent property owners, create a data file in
Wordperfect (7 - Adjacent Property Owners Data File). Save in property
subdirectory. Be sure to include any additional contacts provided by the requestor
(see contact list above including those who were copied on original request).
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11. Send a letter to the property owner advising him/her of the procedure for
abandonment and the dates of the Applicant DAC, Planning Commission, Utility,
Council, and Council Public Hearing Meetings (8 - Applicant Meeting
Notification). Schedule response deadline according to the Schedule for
consideration of Requests for Abandonment of an Alley/Street. Enclose a copy of
the map provided by GIS. Make sure copies are sent to all appropriate parties
(paper for contact list and electronic for staff). Set a tickler in Outlook for the
response deadline.
12. Send a similar letter to the adjacent property owners advising them of the request,
the procedure for abandonment, and the dates of the Planning Commission, Utility,
Council, and Council Public Hearing Meetings (9 - Adjacent Property Owners
Notification). Request an email address from interested parties for future
notifications. Schedule response deadline according to the Schedule for
consideration of Requests for Abandonment of an Alley/Street. Enclose a copy of
the map provided by GIS. Make sure copies are sent to all appropriate parties
(paper for contact list and electronic for staff). Set a tickler in Outlook for the date
responses are due.
13. Prepare a notice (10 - Ad - Planning Commission Public Hearing) of the
Planning Commission Public Hearing (to be published in a local newspaper (not
officially required) at least 15 days prior to the date of the Public Hearing. If
submitting the ad to the Delaware State News, the ad should be sent via email to
legalads@newszap.com in Word format. Print the email with the attachments
(ad) for file.
14. Set a tickler to verify that the ad was placed in the Delaware State News on the
requested date. Be sure to make a copy of the ad in the newspaper for the file.
15. Review responses from adjacent property owners to determine which property
owners are interested. Send an email to the Public Works Director and GIS
Manager (11 - Email to Public Works Director - Request for CAF and Map)
listing the participating owners and properties and requesting a legal description,
Committee Action Form (CAF) and an aerial map of the areas of the alley proposed
for abandonment for the Utility Committee Meeting. Copy Jason Lyon, Public
Works Department, on the email. (The Committee Action Form should indicate
whether a utility easement would be required and include a recommendation that
Council adopt a resolution setting a Public Hearing regarding the abandonment.
The map should include street addresses and tax parcel ID’s on each parcel and
utilities, such as electric lines, sewer and storm sewer lines, and manholes. The
portions of the alley/street requested for abandonment should be shown in red.)
13. Open the Adjacent Owners Data File that was created previously. Save as
Participating Property Owners Data File. Delete names of property owners who did
not elect to participate and resave.
14. Once the Utility Agenda has been finalized, print a copy and highlight the
abandonment. Print relevant material from the Utility packet (CAF and aerial map
from Public Works as well as Petition to Abandon and supporting DAC reports) and
place it in the file as well.
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IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING OF_______________
1. If the Utility Committee recommends abandonment, ensure that the abandonment
is listed on the appropriate Council agenda for consideration of a resolution to set
a public hearing regarding the abandonment.
2. A resolution will be prepared for Council to set the date of the public hearing at the
upcoming Council Meeting. The legal description provided by the Public Works
Department will be used for the resolution. Open S:\RESOLUTIONS-
PROCLAMATIONS-TRIBUTES\Resolution Listing (Current Year) to determine
the number for the resolution. Add the resolution to the Resolution Listing.
3. Prepare the resolution to set the date of the public hearing (12 - Resolution Setting
the Public Hearing). The description provided by Public Works should be
incorporated into the resolution and the resolution should be saved in
S:\RESOLUTIONS-PROCLAMATAIONS-TRIBUTES\Year\DRAFT(Example:
Resolution No. 2014-01 - Setting Public Hearing - Street Abandonment - Budd
Street). Publish to PDF and save a copy in PDF format in the property subdirectory.
4. Place one (1) copy of the resolution in the abandonment file folder. The resolution
and map will be an attachment to the Utility Committee Meeting Minutes to
be presented to Council for adoption during their meeting of ____________.
The following note will be included in the Utility Committee Meeting Minutes
following the motion to recommend approval: [City Clerk’s Office Note: In
accordance with the City’s Procedure for Alley Abandonments, Resolution
No. 20**-** setting a Public Hearing (Attachment #*) will be presented to
Council for consideration.]
(If adopted, the resolution will be incorporated into the Council minutes.)
5. Post the resolution to the City of Dover website as a “Pending” resolution and
update the status of the resolution on the resolution listing.
6. Prepare a “clean” copy of the resolution by removing line numbers, “draft”
watermark, and “ proposed” from the resolution title, page header (if more than one
page), and actions history. Insert the adopted date and save in S:\RESOLUTIONS-
PROCLAMATIONS-TRIBUTES\Year\DRAFT as Resolution No. 20**-**
Abandonment - Budd Street - SIGNATURE). Publish to PDF and save a copy of
the PDF in the property subdirectory.
7. Print a copy of the “clean” resolution and give to the City Clerk to obtain Mayor and
Council President signatures.
8. Once the Council agenda is finalized, print the agenda and highlight the
abandonment. Place in abandonment file. Print relevant material from the Council
Packet and place in the file as well.
9. If Council approves the resolution, the public hearing will be advertised in the
Delaware State News. It is suggested that the ad be prepared at this point so that it
will be ready to submit immediately after the Council Meeting (see Item #4, next
section).
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IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE COUNCIL MEETING OF _______________
1. Ensure that the Council Public Hearing for the abandonment is listed on the
appropriate Council agenda, if a draft agenda is available.
2. Upon Council's adoption, copies of the above resolution (with the adopted date and
Mayor and Council President signatures) must be posted by the City Clerk in five
(5) public places at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing. Post one (1) copy
at City Hall and send a memo (13 - Memo to Tax Assessor Requesting Posting
of Resolution), along with four (4) copies of the resolution, to the Tax Assessor
requesting them to distribute/post the resolutions at Reed Street, the Library, the
Pitts Center, and the Kent County Administration Building. Request confirmation
from the Tax Assessor.
3. Scan the signed resolution and save PDF in S:\RESOLUTIONS-
PROCLAMATIONS-TRIBUTES\Year\ADOPTED as Resolution No. 20**-** -
Resolution Setting a Public Hearing - Abandonment - Budd Street. Post the signed
resolution on the city’s website, update status to “ADOPTED”, and update the
status on the Resolution Listing. Index the resolution in Fortis in the City of Dover
database as a Ceremonial Document. Save a copy of the PDF in the property
subdirectory. Save the original in the property folder.
4. The City Clerk’s Office shall prepare a notice of Council’s Public Hearing (14 - Ad
- City Council Public Hearing) to be published in a local newspaper (not officially
required) prior to the date of the Public Hearing. Submit the notice via email to
legalads@newszap.com at the Delaware State News in Microsoft Word format.
Print the email and attachment (ad) for the file.
5. Set a tickler notice to verify that the ad was placed in the Delaware State News
(DSN) on the requested date (Example: If the ad was to appear in the DSN on
04/07/2010, set a reminder in Outlook for 04/07/2010 to check the DSN for the ad).
Be sure to make a copy of the ad in the newspaper for the file. Index ad in Fortis
(General Files Public - Advertisement). Circulate ad to Clerk’s Office staff to
delete related emails from Microsoft Outlook.
6. Post the Notice of Public Hearing to the City’s home page as a Public
Announcement. (Example: Resolution No. 2013-02 - City Council Public Hearing
- February 11, 2013 - Alley Abandonment - 971 and 975 Forest Street)
7. A resolution will be prepared to abandon the alley/street to be presented to Council
during the Public Hearing scheduled for _______________Open S:\RESOLUTION
& PROCLAMATION\Resolution Listing (Current Year) to determine the number
for the resolution. Add the resolution to the Resolution Listing.
8. Prepare the resolution abandoning the alley/street (15 - Resolution Abandoning
Alley). The description provided by the Public Works Director should be
incorporated into the resolution and the resolution should be saved in
S:RESOLUTIONS - PROCLAMATIONS-TRIBUTES\Year\DRAFT (Example:
Resolution No. 2014-01 - Street Abandonment - Budd Street). Publish to PDF and
save. Place a copy of PDF in the property subdirectory.
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9. Place one (1) copy of the resolution in the abandonment folder. (If adopted, the
resolution will be incorporated into the Council Meeting minutes.) Electronic and
PDF versions of the resolution and a PDF of the map should be provided to the
Administrative Assistant for the Council packet.
10. Post the resolution to the City of Dover website as a draft resolution and update the
resolution Listing.
11. Prepare a “clean” copy of the resolution by removing line numbers, “draft”
watermark, and “proposed” from the resolution title, header on second page, and
actions history. Insert the adopted date and save in the property subdirectory.
Public to PDF and save in S:\RESOLUTIONS-PROCLAMATIONS-
TRIBUTES\Year\DRAFT (Example: Resolution No. 2014-02 - Abandonment -
Budd Street).
12. Print a copy of the “clean” resolution and give to the City Clerk to obtain Mayor and
Council President signatures.
13. Once the Council agenda is finalized, print the agenda and highlight the
abandonment. Place in abandonment file. Print relevant material from the Council
Packet and place it in the file as well.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
OF________________
1. If the Abandonment was approved:
A. Scan the signed resolution and save PDF in S:\RESOLUTIONS-
PROCLAMATIONS-TRIBUTES\Year\ADOPTED as Resolution No. 20**-** -
Resolution Setting a Public Hearing - Abandonment - Budd Street - ADOPTED
AND SIGNED. Post the signed resolution on the city’s website, update status
to “ADOPTED”, and update the status on the Resolution Listing. Index the
resolution in Fortis in the City of Dover database as a Ceremonial Document.
Save a copy of the PDF in the property subdirectory. Save the original in the
property folder.
B. The City Assessor may hold a legal bidding process for the property if the
abandonment is for an improved street/alley. Results of bids will be forwarded
to the Legislative and Finance Committee for review and recommendation to
Council. Council has the right to accept or reject any bid.
C. Send a letter with a copy of the signed resolution attached to applicant,
participating property owners, and all contacts (16 - Approval Letter) advising
them of the abandonment. Enclose the map that shows the abandoned portions
of the street/alley. Send an electronic copy of the letter to the City Planner, City
Assessor, Director of Public Works, and GIS Manager.
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C. Send a letter to the Deputy City Solicitor (17 - Request for Preparation of
Deeds), along with the resolution and copies of the notification letter (s) that
were sent to participating property owners. Set a tickler in Outlook to follow
up with the Deputy City Solicitor two (2) months after submission of the
documentation. Make sure that the map of the abandoned portions of the
street/alley is included.
E. Update the Recorder of Deeds Summary (S:Clerk’s Office/Recorder of
Deeds/Summary of Deeds/Recorder of Deeds Log) to include the deeds as
pending recording. Set an Outlook tickler to follow up on receipt of the
recorded deeds after two (2) months.
F. After new deeds are prepared by the Solicitor, they will be forwarded to the
Mayor and City Clerk for signatures. Make copies of all documents for the file.
The Solicitor will then have the signed deeds recorded with the Kent County
Recorder of Deeds. The fully executed deed, and a bill for conveyance costs,
will be sent to those involved in the property transfer by the Solicitor.
G. The original recorded deed will be retained by the property owner. A copy of
the recorded deed should be received from the City Solicitor. Follow up with
Tax Assessor and City Solicitor. Upon receipt, email the deed to the Tax
Assessor (Cheryl Russell) and the GIS Manager (Mark Nowak) (18 - Email to
Tax Assessor and GIS Manager - Recorded Deeds Received).
H. All documents in the abandonment file folder should be scanned and indexed
into the City Council and City Clerk Database in Fortis (Property Files,
Document Type - Abandonments). Once final, the file folder shall be transferred
and filed in the filing cabinet in the safe.
2. If the Abandonment was denied:
A. Update the status of the resolution on the city's website as "DENIED" and
update the status on the Resolution Listing.
B. Send a letter to the applicant and all participating property owner (19 - Denial
Letter) advising the them of the denial.
C. All documents in the abandonment file folder should be scanned and indexed
into the City Council and City Clerk Database in Fortis (Property Files,
Document Type - Abandonments). After all files have been scanned, the file
folder shall be transferred and filed in the filing cabinet in the safe.
Forms kept in S:\CLERK'S OFFICE POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES\ABANDONMENTS\BLOCKS\IMPROVED as follows:
1 - Verification of Owner of Record 7 - Adjacent Property Owners Data
2 - File Folder Label 8 - Applicant Meeting Notification
3 - Contact List 9 - Adjacent Property Owner Notification
4 - Email to Public Works Director - Improved vs. 10 - Ad - Planning Commission Public Hearing
Unimproved 11 - Email to Public Works Director - Request for
5 - Email to City Manager - Meeting Dates CAF and Map
6 - Email to Public Works Director - Request for 12 - Resolution Setting the Public Hearing
Map and Adjacent Owners 13 - Memo to Tax Assessor Requesting Posting of
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Resolution 17 - Request for Preparation of Deeds
14 - Ad - City Council Public Hearing 18 - Email to Tax Assessor and GIS Manager -
15 - Resolution Abandoning Alley Recorded Deeds Received
16 - Approval Letter 19 - Denial Letter
Unimproved Alley - is normally abandoned to adjacent property owners at cost of conveyance.
Improved Alley - is normally disposed of by abandonment through legal bidding process.
S:\CLERK'S OFFICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES\ABANDONMENTS\PROCEDURE\Abandonments Improved Alley-Streets Procedure (02-28-2014).wpd
Prepared by: City Clerk's Office /js
Revised 10/16/13
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: June 22, 2016
PREPARED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager
SUBJECT: Electric Rates & Tariffs – Transmission Voltage Federal Government Classification (“FT”)
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
REVIEWED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager, Donna Mitchell, Controller
EXHIBITS: Exhibit A – Transmission Voltage Federal Government Classification (“FT”) Tariff Sheet;
Exhibit B – Correspondence dated November 17, 2015 from the City of Dover
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A
TIME TIMETABLE: Implement upon Council approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to implement the Transmission Voltage Federal
Government Classification (“FT”) Rate & Tariff. The effective date will be back dated to July 1, 2015 and all
necessary billing adjustments will be implemented.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
On July 1, 2015, the current rates for all electric customers were implemented in accordance with the FY-2016
City of Dover budget authorization. The new electric rates resulted in an increase of approximately 3.4 percent
for the Dover Air Force Base. Under a 1954 agreement, the City of Dover was to provide notice of a rate
increase to Dover Air Force Base in advance of implementation. Current City management was not aware of
the notice requirement in advance of implementation and therefore did not notice the Air Force of the proposed
rate increase. The Air Force contacted the City of Dover in August 2015 regarding the rate increase. The City
of Dover issued a formal correspondence in November 2015 explaining the rate increase. Subsequent
conversations over the past six (6) months have included a review of the rate model with Burns & McDonnell
as well as input from various consultant advocates working for the Air Force. After conducting a full rate
review of the all documents, the City of Dover and the Air Force have agreed on a final rate acceptable to both
parties. The rate of 0.06370 $/KGH adopted in July 2015 will be reduced to 0.0635 $/KGH. The proposed rate
adjustment will reduce electric revenues from the Dover Air Force Base by approximately $9,500 - $18,000 per
year depending upon actual energy consumption at the facility.
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Exhibit A
TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE FEDERAL GOVERMENT CLASSIFICATION
“FT”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area for Federal Government customers
located where Dover's existing facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at 69,000 volts, and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and protective equipment.
Demand Charge
All KW - per KW 10.50
Energy Charge
All KWH, per KWH 0.0635
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half
percent (98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x . 985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors and the customers are billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly charge shall be seventy-five percent (75%) of the greatest Billing Demand during the preceding 11 months
and energy equal to three hundred (300) hours' use of that demand.
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Power Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover
rate schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2015
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-16
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 22 - Building and Building Regulations, Article X - Rental Dwellings, Division 1 - Generally,
4 Section 22-331 - Purpose; applicability; definitions; compliance, (c) - Definitions, (5) - Single-family
5 dwellings of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting the
6 bold, blue text, as follows:
7 (5) Single-family dwellings means dwelling units operated singly, and separated from other units.
8 In general, this definition shall apply to single-family detached dwellings, including; mobile
9 homes and manufactured homes;, and attached units, including duplexes, and townhouses.
10 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
11 That Chapter 26 - Businesses, Article II - Licenses, Section 26-31 - Definitions of the Dover Code be
12 amended by deleting the definitions indicated in red strikeout, inserting the definitions indicated in bold,
13 blue text, and placing the new definition in the correct alphabetical order, as follows:
14 Land Lease Community Operator includes every person engaged in the business of providing
15 home sites and facilities, for rent or lease, to owners of separately owned dwellings, including owners
16 of mobile homes and manufactured homes.
17 Mobile home park includes every person engaged in the business of providing space and
18 facilities for rent or lease to owners of mobile home units, on a permanent or semipermanent basis.
19 Trailer park, recreational vehicle park and tenting recreation park include any person engaged
20 in the business of operating any place where space is furnished for units to park and hook up to or
21 use sanitary and/or electrical facilities. This definition shall not apply to mobile home parks.
22 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
23 That Chapter 50 - Floods, Article III - Requirements in All Special Flood Hazard Areas, Section 50-36 -
24 Recreational Vehicles of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and
25 inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
26 Sec. 50-36. - Recreational vehicles.
27 (a) Recreational vehicles in special flood hazard areas shall be fully licensed and ready for highway use,
28 and shall be placed on a site for less than 180 consecutive days.
29 (b) Recreational vehicles that are not fully licensed and ready for highway use, or that are to be placed
30 on a site for more than 180 consecutive days, shall meet the requirements of section 50-38 for
31 manufactured homes are prohibited in special flood hazard areas.
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32 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
33 That Chapter 66, Manufactured Homes and Trailers, of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text
34 indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
35 CHAPTER 66 - MANUFACTURED HOMES AND TRAILERS, MOBILE HOMES, AND LAND
36 LEASE COMMUNITIES
37 Sec. 66-1. - Definitions.
38
39 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed
40 to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
41 Land lease community means a residential development typified by single ownership of the land
42 within the development, with the landowner retaining the rights of ownership. Home sites or
43 individual lots within the community are leased to individual homeowners, who retain customary
44 leasehold rights.
45 Manufactured home means a factory-built housing unit designed and constructed to meet the
46 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and
47 Urban Development (HUD) Code. A manufactured home is built on a chassis that supports the
48 structural integrity of the home and to allow transport to the site. Factory-built units built to meet the
49 HUD Code and constructed after the code took effect on June 15, 1976 are classified as
50 "manufactured homes."
51 Mobile home means a single-family dwelling designed for transportation, after fabrication, on
52 streets and highways on its own wheels or on flatbeds or other trailers, and arriving at the site where
53 it is to be occupied as a dwelling, complete and ready for occupancy, except for minor and incidental
54 unpacking and assembly operations, location of jacks or foundations, connections to utilities and the
55 like. The term "mobile home" shall not include a single-family dwelling which is designed to be placed
56 on a permanent foundation, is not designed to be readily movable after the original occupancy as a
57 single-family dwelling, and conforms to the city's building, plumbing, electrical and housing codes
58 factory-built housing unit constructed on a chassis and completed before June 15, 1976. Prior to the
59 HUD code, mobile homes were not subject to uniform construction or safety standards.
60 Permanently placed mobile home means a single-family dwelling designed for transportation,
61 after fabrication, on streets and highways on its own wheels or on flatbeds or other trailers, and
62 arriving at the site where it is to be occupied as a dwelling, complete and ready for occupancy, except
63 for placement upon a permanent, unmovable foundation, removal of all wheels and axles, and other
64 minor incidental operations, such as unpacking, connections or utilities and the like. The term
65 "permanently placed mobile home" shall be construed as being synonymous with that of the term
66 "single-family dwelling," a dwelling which is designed to be placed on a permanent foundation, is not
67 designed to be readily movable after the original occupancy as a single-family dwelling, and conforms
68 to the city's building, plumbing, electrical and housing codes, except for the purpose of zoning in
69 which it shall be considered a mobile home.
70 Owner of a manufactured home or mobile home means the person designated in the vehicle title
71 of the manufactured home or mobile home, whether the title is issued by this state or by some other state.
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72 Owner of a permanently placed mobile home manufactured home means the person designated
73 in the vehicle or real property title of the mobile home permanently placed manufactured home,
74 whether the title is issued by this state or by some other state, and such person must also be the owner of
75 the lot upon which the mobile home is permanently affixed. The term "lot" shall mean a parcel of
76 land that conforms to the multiple ownership provisions of the laws of the state dealing with unit
77 properties and condominiums, and must be located within a mobile home park.
78 Permanently placed manufactured home means a factory-built housing unit designed and
79 constructed to meet the Manufactured Home Consturction and Safety Standards of the U.S.
80 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Code, and that has also been placed upon
81 a permanent, unmovable foundation.
82 (Ord. of 2-23-1970, § 2; Code 1981, § 12-1; Ord. of 11-10-1986, § 1)
83 Sec. 66-2. - Licenses.
84 (a) Required fee. The owner of a mobile home or manufactured home that is not to be permanently
85 placed shall obtain an annual license for it and shall pay a fee for such license as provided for in
86 Appendix F-Fees and Fines.
87 (b) Payment; penalties. Such license shall be obtained and the license fee paid by July August 1 of each
88 year and if such fee is not paid before August September 1 of such year, then, in addition to any
89 penalty incurred pursuant to Appendix F-Fees and Fines, a penalty fee of ten percent per month shall
90 accrue on the unpaid balance of the license fee.
91 (c) Moving into city. Upon the moving of a mobile home manufactured home into the city, such if the
92 manufactured home requires a license it shall be obtained and the license fee paid within seven
93 days. Payment of such license fee shall be prorated on a quarterly basis for each fractional part of a
94 year during which the mobile home manufactured home is in the city.
95 (d) Sticker; where placed. Once the annual license fee has been paid by the owner of a mobile
96 home, he shall be issued a sticker or other evidence of payment by the city manager or his
97 authorized agent. This sticker or other evidence of payment must be placed upon the mobile
98 home on the front of the mobile home facing the street on the righthand side when facing said
99 mobile home one foot up from the bottom of the skirting and one foot over from the side of the
100 mobile home.
101 (d) Required fee for landowners. The owner of any land leased out as part of a land lease
102 community shall obtain an annual land lease community operator business license under the
103 provisions of Chapter 26 - Businesses.
104 (Ord. of 2-23-1970, § 2; Ord. of 5-24-1976; Ord. of 3-27-1980; Code 1981, § 12-2; Ord. of 8-8-1988; Ord.
105 of 3-22-1993; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009)
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106 Sec. 66-3. - Real property taxes.
107 A permanently placed mobile home manufactured home as defined in section 66-1, and the lot
108 upon which it is located shall be considered as being real property for purposes of valuation, assessment and
109 taxation in accordance with section 47 of the Charter, but shall be considered a mobile home as defined
110 in section 66-1 for purposes of zoning and shall only be permitted to be located in the mobile home
111 park zone (MPH), as spelled out in appendix B to this Code (article 3, section 8). This section shall not
112 apply to permanently placed mobile homes that were in place on January 1, 1985, which shall
113 continue to be licensed in accordance with section 66-2.
114 (Code 1981, § 12-2.1; Ord. of 11-10-1986, § 2)
115 Sec. 66-4. - Placement permit.
116 Every owner of a mobile home manufactured home, before moving the same into the city, shall
117 apply for and obtain from the city manager planner or his/her authorized agent a placement permit for such
118 mobile home manufactured home. The city manager planner or his/her authorized agent shall issue no
119 placement permit until the license fee required in this chapter is paid in full.
120 (Ord. of 2-23-1970, §§ 3, 6; Ord. of 5-24-1976; Code 1981, § 12-3)
121 Sec. 66-5. - Duties of mobile home park land lease community owners and operators.
122 (a) Documents to mobile home owners. Copies of this chapter and placement permit application
123 forms shall be furnished to each mobile home park operator, who shall give a copy of the same
124 to every mobile home owner who moves a mobile home into his park, before the 15th day of
125 the next succeeding month after placement of the mobile home.
126 (b) Lease record; report. Mobile home park operators who lease land to two or more persons for
127 parking mobile homes shall maintain a lease record, which shall be open for inspection at all
128 reasonable times by the city manager. Before June 1 of each year, the mobile home park
129 operator shall report to the city manager the names and addresses of all persons having mobile
130 homes on his land.
131 (Ord. of 2-23-1970, §§ 4, 5, 7; Code 1981, § 12-4)
132 (a) The following regulations shall apply to owners and operators of all land lease communities:
133 i. Private road access. It shall be the responsibility of land lease community owners and
134 operators to maintain all private streets, driveway access to such streets, access to fire
135 hydrants, and access to central mailboxes so as to be clear from obstructions, including but
136 not limited to potholes, snow piles, and debris.
137 ii. Debris clearance. It shall be the responsibility of land lease community owners and
138 operators to ensure that all facilities and common areas within the community are kept in
139 good repair and maintained in such a manner as to prevent the accumulation of materials
140 which could cause a fire hazard or would cause insect or rodent breeding and harborage.
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141 iii. Landscaping. All trees, shrubbery, lawns, and other landscaping features within the
142 community shall be maintained by the land lease community operator to be in healthy
143 condition at all times.
144 iv. Utilities. All water, sewer, electric, and gas lines and connections intended to serve common
145 areas or the private property of tenants within the community shall be kept in good repair
146 at all times by the land lease community operator. Stormwater management facilities shall
147 be maintained so as to be free of blockage and to prevent the accumulation of standing
148 water.
149 v. Office hours. The land lease community operator shall be present on site at a minimum
150 during regular business hours, so as to facilitate communication between tenants of the
151 community and the owner, and a 24-hour emergency contact shall be available to residents.
152 vi. Receipt for lot payment. The Land Lease community operator shall provide a written
153 receipt or electronic receipt at the time rent payment has been made, regardless of the form
154 of payment.
155 (b) The following regulations shall additionally apply to owners and operators of land lease
156 communities leasing land to manufactured homes:
157 i. Documents to manufactured home owners. Copies of this chapter and placement permit
158 application forms shall be furnished to each land lease community owner, who shall give
159 a copy of the same to every manufactured home owner who moves a manufactured home
160 into the community, before the 15th day of the next succeeding month after placement of
161 the manufactured home.
162 ii. Enforcement. It shall be the responsibility of land lease community owners and operators
163 to ensure that all mobile homes and manufactured homes placed on their land maintain
164 a current license under Section 66-2.
165 iii. Lease record; report. Land lease community owners who lease land to two or more
166 persons for siting manufactured homes shall maintain a lease record, which shall be open
167 for inspection at all reasonable times by the city planner. Before June 1 of each year, the
168 land lease community owner shall report to the city planner the names and addresses of
169 all persons having manufactured homes on his land.
170 iv. Sale of home. Before a home is sold by the homeowner, home owner’s estate, foreclosure,
171 eviction or other means, the City of Dover must be notified and all delinquent taxes, fees,
172 or other charges must be paid.
173 v. The land lease community owner must notify the City of Dover if the community is placed
174 for sale.
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175 (c) The following shall be considered appropriate methods of redress if the duties outlined in this
176 section are not fulfilled:
177 i. Any land lease community owner found to be in violation of the provisions of this section,
178 regardless of corrective actions taken, shall be assessed a fine as provided for in Appendix
179 F- Fees and Fines. Any such fine shall be in addition to any charges imposed upon the
180 violator in accordance with subsection (c)(ii) below.
181 ii. If required, the City of Dover may perform maintenance in the owner's stead following
182 official notice, and place a lien on the property to recover costs, including a 15%
183 administrative charge.
184 iii. Repeated failure to perform the required duties shall be cause to take action upon an
185 owner's land lease community operator license in accordance with the provisions of
186 Chapter 26 - Businesses, Article II, Section 26-59.
187 Sec. 66-6. - Anchoring and skirting.
188 Within 30 days after Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for of all mobile homes,
189 the mobile homes any manufactured home not placed on a permanent foundation, the manufactured
190 home shall be firmly anchored to the ground and the open space beneath the unit shall be skirted with
191 approved material in accordance with the requirements of the building inspector.
192 (Ord. of 9-13-1976; Code 1981, § 12-5)
193 Sec. 66-7. - Use of city utilities.
194 The owner or occupant of any mobile home or manufactured home shall not be entitled to receive
195 city utilities until the license fee required in this chapter is paid in full, and city personnel shall refuse to
196 provide sewage, water and electricity to the mobile home or manufactured home until satisfactory proof
197 is furnished that such license fee has been paid.
198 (Ord. of 7-28-1975; Code 1981, § 12-6)
199 Sec. 66-8. - Exemptions.
200 This chapter shall not apply to:
201 (1) Dealers. Unoccupied mobile home manufactured homes located on a dealer's display lot; or
202 (2) State license tag Manufactured homes in transit. Mobile homes bearing a current license tag
203 of this state Unoccupied manufactured homes temporarily occupying the public right-of-way prior
204 to placement on a lot or home site.
205 (Ord. of 2-23-1970, § 8; Code 1981, § 12-7)
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206 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
207 That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 - Definitions, (a)(1)s of the
208 Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as
209 follows:
210 s. Any conveyance of a "mobile home," or “manufactured home” as defined in 25 Del. C. § 7003;
211 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
212 That Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article III - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 1 -
213 Generally, Section 106-123 - Vehicle Parking Time Limited Where Carrying Capacity Is in Excess of One
214 Ton and Section 106-128 - Parking Mobile Homes, etc. of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text
215 indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
216 Sec. 106-123. - Vehicle parking time limited where carrying capacity is in excess of one ton, and trailer
217 and motor home recreational vehicle parking.
218 (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle with a carrying capacity of more than one ton,
219 any trailer, which includes, but is not limited to, boat, utility, construction or one that is used to carry
220 goods regardless of weight capacity and is designed to be towed or pulled by another vehicle, or any
221 vehicle or trailer on the city streets for a period longer than two consecutive hours.
222 (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to park any commercial vehicle with a carrying capacity of more
223 than one ton, any trailer, which includes, but is not limited to, utility, construction or one that is used
224 to carry goods regardless of weight capacity and is designed to be towed or pulled by another vehicle,
225 or any vehicle or trailer combination thereof, or any travel trailer in any residential zone in the city
226 except for temporary parking for immediate deliveries, pickups, and/or service calls to residences
227 or for construction work on residential properties. A commercial vehicle shall be one which is used
228 or maintained for the transportation of persons or property for hire, compensation or profit, except
229 taxicabs.
230 (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to park a trailered boat under 25 feet on the streets of Dover for
231 a period longer than 12 consecutive hours. For any trailered boat 25 or greater, refer to subsection
232 (a).
233 (d) It shall be unlawful for any motor home recreational vehicle to park on any residential street for
234 a period longer than 12 consecutive hours without a permit. A resident owner of a motor home
235 recreational vehicle may request a parking permit from the city to park on a residential street in the
236 vicinity of their residence for a period not to exceed 72 hours. The permit would be made available
237 at no cost to the resident. The parking permit shall be displayed in the front window of the vehicle
238 visible from the street. A resident may only request such a permit three times in any 12-month
239 period.
240 (e) Nonresidents are exempt from subsection (d) for a period of up to seven days as long as their motor
241 home or travel trailer recreational vehicle does not create a safety hazard or interfere with traffic
242 in the residential area that they are parked in.
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243 (f) All parking allowed in this section only applies to streets that can accommodate parking in
244 compliance with appendix A, article VI, section A.
245 (Code 1981, § 13-30.2; Ord. of 2-22-1982; Ord. of 9-10-1990; Ord. of 12-11-1995; Ord. of 7-25-2005)
246 Sec. 106-128. - Parking mobile homes Occupancy of recreational vehicles, etc.
247 It shall be unlawful and a nuisance to keep, either as owner, tenant or possessor, any mobile home
248 recreational vehicle, bus, motor vehicle, portable structure or vehicle of any kind designed or adapted
249 for long-term occupancy, except while it is being used as a business office in connection with the
250 construction of a permanent building or structure on the same premises. The person desiring to park and use
251 the vehicle or structure as a construction business office shall first obtain a permit therefor from the city
252 manager, and the permit shall be effective for no more than six months, but in no event for longer than the
253 period of construction.
254 (Code 1968, § 17-62; Code 1981, § 13-35)
255 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
256 That Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service, Division 3 - Water Impact Fees, Section 110-207 -
257 Establishment of Equivalent Dwelling Units, (a)(1) of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text
258 indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
259 (a) Determination for residential dwellings. Whenever by ordinance or by contract the city imposes or
260 assesses water charges or fees on the basis of EDUs, an EDU shall be determined in the same
261 manner as wastewater collection charges or fees and as defined in the most recent impact fee
262 ordinance adopted by Kent County Levy Court. An EDU for a residential dwelling shall be
263 determined as follows:
264 (1) Houses, dwellings, mobile homes, manufactured homes, and apartments with one kitchen and
265 one or more baths and bedrooms separate from the kitchen .....1.0 EDU
266 (2) Efficiency unit or cottage having a living space in one room and having one bath .....1.0 EDU
267 (3) Dwelling with one kitchen and one or more baths and bedrooms separate from the kitchen and
268 attached to other dwellings or structures .....1.0 EDU
269 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
270 That Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article IV - Sanitary Sewer Service, Division 3 - Wastewater Collection Impact
271 Fees, Section 110-282 - Establishment of Equivalent Dwelling Units, (a)(1) of the Dover Code be amended
272 by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
273 (a) Determination for residential dwellings. Whenever by ordinance or by contract the city imposes or
274 assesses wastewater collection and transmission charges or fees on the basis of EDUs, an EDU shall
275 be determined as defined in the most recent impact fee ordinance adopted by the Levy Court of the
276 county. An EDU for a residential dwelling shall be determined as follows:
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277 (1) Houses, dwellings, mobile homes, manufactured homes, and apartments with one kitchen and
278 one or more baths and bedrooms separate from the kitchen .....1.0 EDU
279 (2) Efficiency unit or cottage having a living space in one room and having one bath .....1.0 EDU
280 (3) Dwelling with one kitchen and one or more baths and bedrooms separate from the kitchen and
281 attached to other dwellings or structures .....1.0 EDU
282 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
283 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 2 - Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, Section 1 - List of Zones of the
284 Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text in
285 the correct alphabetical order, as follows:
286 Manufactured housing zone .....MH
287 Mobile home park zone .....MHP
288 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
289 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 8 - Mobile Home Park Zone (MHP) of
290 the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text,
291 as follows:
292 Section 8. - Mobile home park zone (MHP) Manufactured Housing Zone (MH).
293 8.1 Uses permitted. In a manufactured housing zone, No no building or premises shall be used, and
294 no building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any
295 purpose, except as a mobile home park for the leasing of mobile home stands for mobile homes
296 designed for single-family occupancy, provided that for any uses, except the following:
297 8.11 The minimum number of mobile home stands completed and ready for occupancy
298 before the first mobile home is permitted on the premises for residential use is 35
299 mobile home stands. Manufactured homes on individual lots, held in any type of
300 ownership.
301 8.12 No mobile home stand shall be leased or occupied for residential use of a mobile home,
302 except for periods of 30 consecutive days or more. Multiple manufactured homes on
303 a lot, provided that:
304 (a) The lot is operated as a condominium; or
305 (b) The lot is operated as a land lease community; and
306 (c) There are at least 15 manufactured homes on the lot, or else sufficient home sites
307 for rent or sale on the lot to accommodate 15 manufactured homes. Such home sites
308 need not be expressly delineated but must be improved so as to be complete and
309 ready for occupancy by a manufactured home.
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310 8.13 No mobile home shall be permitted in any mobile home park unless it can be
311 demonstrated that the mobile home meets the requirements of the United States of America
312 Standards Institute publication "Standard for Mobile Homes, Body and Frame Design and
313 Construction Requirements and the Installation of Plumbing, Heating and Electrical
314 Systems," USA Standard A119, 1-1969. One-family detached homes on individual lots, held
315 in any type of ownership.
316 8.14 The entire land area occupied by a mobile home park shall be maintained in single
317 ownership throughout the entire life of the mobile home park or in multiple ownership under
318 the provisions of the laws of the State of Delaware dealing with unit properties and
319 condominiums, subject to the following requirements:
320 (a) Multiple ownership shall not be permitted in existing parks previously in single
321 ownership;
322 (b) Multiple ownership shall be permitted only in new established parks where application
323 is made for multiple ownership at the time the application to establish the mobile home
324 park is presented to the planning commission.
325 8.15 A permanent standard residence for not more than one family shall be permitted,
326 incidental to each mobile home park, for the use of the owner, manager or caretaker of the
327 mobile home park.
328 8.16 A permanent management office facility shall be permitted, which may include only the
329 following:
330 (a) A management office with rooms for the usual office furniture and supplies;
331 (b) Storage space for utility connection supplies in quantity, mobile home accessories and
332 maintenance materials and equipment;
333 (c) Laundry facilities equipped with washing machines and dryers;
334 (d) Community building facilities, including indoor recreation areas;
335 (e) One beauty shop and/or one barbershop in each mobile home park complex.
336 8.17 Maintenance of private streets. In mobile home parks with private streets, such streets,
337 driveway access to such streets, access to fire hydrants, and access to central mailboxes shall
338 be maintained by the mobile home park so as to be clear of obstructions including, but not
339 limited to, potholes, snow piles, and debris.
340 8.18 Signs shall meet the regulations found in article 5, section 4, supplementary sign
341 regulations.
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342 8.2 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article
343 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection
344 of any buildings and mobile home stands and related accessory structures. After initial site
345 development plan approval, reapproval shall not be required prior to the issuance of building
346 permits for the alterations to individual mobile home stands or accessory buildings such as
347 storage areas and patios, which, in the judgment of the city planner, do not materially alter
348 the site development plan approval by the planning commission and are requested as
349 adjustments to the mobile home lot leased by an individual family and designed for the
350 convenience and comfort of the individual lessee. Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be
351 consistent with those conditionally permitted in the One-Family Residence Zones.
352 8.21 For purposes of preparing a site development plan for approval by the planning
353 commission, and all subsequent improvements, alterations or additions, the applicant shall
354 conform to current submission requirements and site development standards as set forth by
355 the National Fire Protection Association publication 501A, "Standards for Mobile Home
356 Parks." Where applicable, the approving authority shall be the Dover Planning Commission.
357 8.3 Maximum density. The gross residential density in an MHP zone shall not exceed six dwelling
358 units per acre. Accessory uses. Accessory uses shall be consistent with those permitted in the
359 One-Family Residence Zones, with the following additions and exceptions:
360 8.31 Management facilities. The following shall be permitted accessory to lots providing
361 home sites for multiple manufactured homes:
362 (a) Management offices with rooms for the usual office furniture and supplies, limited
363 to one per lot;
364 (b) Storage space for utility connection supplies in quantity, manufactured home
365 accessories and maintenance materials and equipment;
366 (c) Laundry facilities equipped with washing machines and dryers;
367 (d) Community building facilities, including indoor recreation areas;
368 (e) Commercial establishments consistent with uses permitted in the C-1 Neighborhood
369 Commercial Zone, limited to one such establishment per lot;
370 (f) One-family detached homes intended for the use of a manager or caretaker, limited
371 to one such dwelling per lot.
372 8.32 Accessory home occupations. Accessory home occupations shall be permitted consistent
373 with the conditions outlined for home occupations in the One-Family Residence Zones,
374 with the exception that no home occupation shall be permitted if not also permitted by
375 the owner of the lot on which the home is sited.
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376 8.4 Uses prohibited. The following uses are specifically prohibited:
377 8.41 Mobile homes, house trailers, and recreational vehicles as principal uses on a lot. Any
378 such structures or vehicles located within the zone and being used as dwellings shall
379 upon the effective date of this ordinance be deemed non-conforming uses in accordance
380 with article 7.
381 8.42 Any other kind of factory-built housing that does not meet the Manufactured Home
382 Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
383 Development (HUD) Code as approved June 15, 1976, unless it can be demonstrated
384 that such housing is constructed to the standards of the Dover Code of Ordinances,
385 Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations. Any such housing located within the
386 zone and being used as dwellings shall upon the effective date of this ordinance be
387 deemed non-conforming uses in accordance with article 7.
388 8.5 Minimum occupation length. No lot or home site within the Manufactured Housing Zone
389 reserved for occupation by a manufactured home shall be leased or occupied for residential
390 use except for periods of 30 consecutive days or more.
391 8.6 Land Lease Communities. The following regulations shall apply to land lease communities
392 within the MH zone:
393 8.61 The entire land area occupied by a land lease community, regardless of the number of
394 home sites or individual lots therein, shall be maintained in single ownership, or if in
395 multiple ownership, under the provisions of the laws of the State of Delaware dealing
396 with unit properties and condominiums.
397 8.62 Changes to site plan. After initial site development plan approval of a land lease
398 community, reapproval for the entire community shall not be required prior to the
399 issuance of building permits for alterations to individual manufactured homes, or their
400 accessory buildings such as storage areas and patios, which, in the judgement of the city
401 planner, do not materially alter the site development plan approval by the planning
402 commission and are requested as adjustments to the individual manufactured home
403 sites or lots leased by an individual family and designed for the convenience and
404 comfort of the individual lessee.
405 8.7 Performance Standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article 5,
406 section 8.
407 8.8 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10,
408 section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or
409 enlargement of all structures and related accessory structures. Such approval shall also be
410 required prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for a change of use.
411 8.81 For purposes of preparing a site development plan for approval by the planning
412 commission, and all subsequent improvements, alterations or additions, the applicant
413 shall conform to current submission requirements and site development standards as
414 set forth by the National Fire Protection Association publication 501A,"Standard for
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415 Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities."
416 Where applicable, the approving authority shall be the Dover Planning Commission.
417 8.82 No site development plan proposing the siting of a manufactured home outside of a
418 land lease community shall be approved unless the plan shows the manufactured home
419 is to be permanently placed, as defined in the Dover Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66
420 - Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, and Land Lease Communities.
421 8.9 Maximum density. The gross residential density in an MH zone shall not exceed six dwelling
422 units per acre.
423 8.10 Signs. Signs shall meet the regulations found in Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations,
424 Section 4 - Supplementary Sign Regulations.
425 (Ord. of 10-13-1981; Ord. of 3-20-1983; Ord. of 3-24-1986; Ord. of 7-10-2000; Ord. of 2-12-2001; Ord. of
426 4-28-2008(2); Ord. No. 2010-29, 1-10-2011)
427 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
428 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 22 - Airport Environs Overlay Zone
429 (AEOZ), Subsection 22.6 - Land Use Compatibility Table - Residential of the Dover Code be amended by
430 inserting the bold, blue text in the correct alphabetical order, as follows:
431 Manufactured homes N N N N N N N
432 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
433 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 24 - Planned Neighborhood Design
434 Option [(PND)], Subsection 24.3 - Permitted Uses of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text
435 indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
436 24.3 Permitted uses:
437 (a) Any use permitted in one-family residence zones;
438 (b) Any other residential use, including one-family lot line dwelling units, duplexes, multiplexes,
439 townhouses, patio houses, garden apartments, [and] mid-rise apartments, but not including high-rise
440 apartments, and mobile homes;, or manufactured homes;
441 (c) Accessory dwelling units may be proposed in conjunction with detached single-family houses if
442 approved by the planning commission as an integral part of planned neighborhood design;
443 (d) Commercial uses accessory to the development as a whole in accordance with the standards of the
444 C-1A zone;
445 (e) Under the senior citizen housing option, all housing types, and including congregate housing
446 structures and uses, assisted living residences, and nursing homes. All such housing units and/or
447 property shall be deed restricted to require that the head of household for each housing unit be at
448 least 55 years of age or older.
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449 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
450 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 4 - Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, Section 4.12 - Mobile Home
451 Park (MHP) Zone of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting
452 the bold, blue text, as follows:
453 Section 4.12. - Mobile home park (MHP) Manufactured Housing (MH) zone.
454 [(a)] Bulk and parking regulations for the mobile home park (MHP) manufactured housing (MH) zone
455 [are as follows]:
Mobile Home Park
Individual Individual All Other
Manufactured Home
Single-Wide Double-Wide Individual Unit
Community ($ 15
Unit Lots Unit Lots Lots
home sites per lot)
456 Minimum required:
457 Lot area 15 acres 4,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft.
458 Lot width (ft.) 200 40 55 60
459 Front yard (ft.) 40 25 25 25
460 Side yard (ft.) 25 8 8 8
461 Rear yard (ft.) 25 11 11 11
462 Off-street parking space 2 2 2 2
(a) Per mobile home home/home site 2 2 2 2
Per 300 sq. ft. of floor area in permanent
(b) 1
management office facility
463 Maximum permitted:
Building height of permanent management
office facility
Stories 2 2 2 2
Feet 30 30 30 30
464 [(b)] Special requirements for corner lots with frontage on two internal streets, public or private,
465 within a mobile home park shall be as follows:
466 1. Minimum lot width for a single-wide unit lot shall be 54 feet, and minimum lot width for a
467 double-wide unit lot shall be 68 feet, and minimum lot width for any other individual unit
468 lot shall be 75 feet.
469 2. The minimum setback for any structure from the edge of the cartway of either street shall be
470 22 feet.
471 3. Off-street parking shall not be permitted within 30 feet of the corner of the lot at the street
472 intersection.
473 [(c)] Special requirements for cul-de-sac streets within a mobile home park lots accessed by cul de
474 sac streets shall be as follows:
475 1. The minimum lot frontage at the edge of the street cartway shall be 16 feet.
476 2. The minimum lot width at the building setback and for the full depth of the lot behind the
477 building setback line shall be 40 feet for a single-wide unit lot area and 55 feet for a
478 double-wide unit lot. (Ord. of 4-28-1986)
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479 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
480 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations, Section 4 - Supplementary Sign
481 Regulations, Subsection 4.7 - Permitted Signs of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text
482 indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
483 4.7 Permitted signs. Signs are permitted in all zones in accordance with the following table, which is
484 a list of permitted sign types by use, proximity to residential uses and road classification.
485 SIGN TABLE
486 Use Permitted Signs
Road Percentage Setback
Number Max. Max. Exclusio
487 Specific Type Sign Type of Total (R.O.W.
Permitted Size Height n Zone
Wall Area )
Single-Family Detached/ All
Signs permitted in § 4.5 only
Semi-Detached Streets
Post or 12
1/entrance 7 feet N/A 5 feet 20 feet
All Monument S.F.
488 Residential Professional Office
Streets 16
489 Uses and Wall 1/frontage N/A # 15% N/A N/A
S.F.
490 Nonresidentia Subdivisions
491 l Uses in Multi-Family 32
492 Residential
Wall 1/frontage N/A # 15% N/A N/A
Residential Uses S.F.
493 Districts All
Streets Monument
Manufactured Home 32
Parks Housing
or Post and 2/entrance 7 feet N/A 5 feet 20 feet
S.F.
Communities Panel
32
Wall 2/frontage N/A # 15% N/A N/A
S.F.
Monument
32
Urban or Post and 1/entrance 7 feet N/A 10 feet 20 feet
S.F.
Principal Panel OR
Arterial 16
Post** 1/frontage 7 feet N/A 5 feet 5 feet
S.F.
Places of Worship 32
494 Nonresidentia Pylon* 1/frontage 30 feet N/A 30 feet 50 feet
Daycare Centers S.F.
495 l Uses
Approved Conditional Uses 32
496 Adjacent to Wall 2/frontage N/A # 15% N/A N/A
Educational/Institution S.F.
497 Residential
Urban Monument
al
498 Districts or 32
All Other Approved Minor or Post and 1/entrance 7 feet N/A 5 feet 20 feet
499 Uses S.F.
Nonresidential Uses Arterial Panel OR
16
Post** 1/frontage 7 feet N/A 5 feet 10 feet
S.F.
32
Wall 2/frontage N/A # 15% N/A N/A
S.F.
UrbanLocal/
Monument
Collector 32
or Post and 1/entrance 7 feet N/A 5 feet 20 feet
S.F.
Panel OR
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16
Post** 1/frontage 7 feet N/A 5 feet 10 feet
S.F.
No
Wall 2/frontage N/A # 15% N/A N/A
max
Monument
100
Urban or Post and 1/entrance 10 feet N/A 10 feet 20 feet
S.F.
Principal Panel
Arterial Pylon OR 100
1/frontage 30 feet N/A 15 feet 50 feet
* S.F.
150
Pylon* 1/frontage 30 feet N/A 31 feet 50 feet
S.F.
64
500 Nonresidentia Wall 2/frontage N/A #15% NA N/A
S.F.
501 l Uses in
Nonresidential Uses Urban Monument
502 Nonresidentia 64
Minor or Post and 1/entrance 7 feet N/A 5 feet 20 feet
503 l Districts S.F.
Arterial Panel OR
16
Post** 1/frontage 7 feet N/A 5 feet 10 feet
S.F.
32
Wall 2/frontage N/A # 15% N/A N/A
S.F.
Monument
UrbanLocal/ 32
or Post and 1/entrance 7 feet N/A 5 feet 20 feet
Collector S.F.
Panel OR
16
Post** 1/frontage 7 feet N/A 5 feet 10 feet
S.F.
504 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
505 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 6 - Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 1 -
506 Permitted Accessory Parking of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout
507 and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
508 Section 1. - Permitted accessory parking.
509 1.1 [Off-street parking spaces.] Off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, are permitted accessory to
510 any use. One commercial vehicle may be parked on a lot in any residence zone only if less than one
511 ton in carrying capacity.
512 1.12 [1.2] Trailers and boats. The storage or parking and use of a house trailer long-term use of a
513 recreational vehicle as a residence by any person or persons is prohibited in all residential
514 zones, except the mobile home park (MHP) zone. A boat with its trailer, or a utility trailer,
515 and an unoccupied travel trailer under 31 feet body length or an unoccupied motor home
516 recreational vehicle, may be parked within a garage or anywhere behind the setback line if
517 screened from adjacent lots. However, none of the vehicles shall be parked in a required side
518 yard if alley parking adjacent to the lot is available.
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519 1.13 [1.3] Driveways. No driveway shall provide access to a lot located in another zone, which lot is used
520 for any use prohibited in the zone in which such driveway is located.
521 1.14 [1.4] The minimum width of a residential driveway shall be nine feet.
522 (Ord. of 9-12-1983; Ord. of 1-10-1996; Ord. of 11-13-2007)
523 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
524 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 7 - Nonconforming Buildings and Uses, Section 1 - Nonconforming
525 Buildings and Uses, Subsection 1.51 of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red
526 strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
527 1.5 Each of the nonconforming uses specified below is deemed sufficiently objectionable, undesirable,
528 and out of character in the district in which such use is located as to depreciate the value of other property
529 and uses permitted in the district, and blight the proper and orderly development and general welfare of such
530 district and the city to the point that each of such nonconforming uses shall be terminated on or before the
531 expiration of the specified period of time after the effective date of this ordinance; which period of time is
532 specified for the purpose of permitting the amortization of the remaining value, if any, of such use.
533 1.51 In any residence zone, any nonconforming use of open land, including such uses as a parking
534 lot, junkyard, or open storage yard for materials or equipment, may be continued for three years after
535 the effective date of this ordinance, or after annexation of the property into the City of Dover,
536 provided that, after the expiration of that period, such nonconforming use shall be terminated (see
537 also article 6, section 1.12). Any "house trailer," “mobile home” as that term is defined in article
538 12 hereof, that was located within the limits of the City of Dover at the effective date of this
539 ordinance [November 22, 1976], or that was in place on any land subsequently annexed into the City
540 of Dover, in any zone other than the mobile home park zone (MHP), shall constitute a
541 nonconforming use and shall be permitted to be maintained as a nonconforming use indefinitely.
542 However, such house trailer mobile home shall be required to connect to city sewer and water
543 mains, if available, and such house trailer mobile home shall be subject to and shall comply with
544 all other city codes and ordinances applicable to structures and residences.
545 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
546 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 12 - Definitions of the Dover Code be amended by inserting the
547 following new definitions, indicated in bold, blue text, in the correct alphabetical order:
548 Condominium: A form of property ownership providing for individual ownership of a
549 dwelling unit together with an individual interest in land or parts of a building held in common with
550 other owners. Condominiums follow the provisions of the laws of the State of Delaware dealing with
551 unit properties and condominiums.
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552 Land Lease Community: A residential development typified by single ownership of the land
553 within the development, with the landowner retaining the rights of ownership. Home sites or
554 individual lots within the community are leased to individual homeowners, who retain customary
555 leasehold rights.
556 Mobile home: A factory-built housing unit constructed on a chassis and completed before June
557 15, 1976. Prior to the HUD code, mobile homes were not subject to uniform construction or safety
558 standards.
559 Modular Home: A factory built housing unit constructed to the standards of the Dover Code
560 of Ordinances, Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations.
561 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
562 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 12 - Definitions of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the
563 definitions indicated in red strikeout, as follows:
564 Mobile home: A single-family dwelling designed for transportation, after fabrication, on
565 streets, and highways on its own wheels or on flatbed or other trailers, and arriving at a site in a
566 mobile home park where it is to be occupied as a dwelling, complete and ready for occupancy, except
567 for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, location on jacks or permanent
568 foundations, connections to utilities, and the like; excluding, however, the single-family dwelling
569 which is designed to be readily moveable after the original occupancy as a single-family dwelling, and
570 conforms to the building code, plumbing code, electrical code and housing code of the City of Dover.
571 Single-wide mobile homes are those units built as a complete home measuring up to 14 feet in width
572 and finished on all exterior sides prior to transportation to a site for installation. Double-wide mobile
573 homes are those units built in two halves intended to be assembled together on the site at the time of
574 installation, each half measuring up to 14 feet in width and each finished on three exterior sides.
575 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
576 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 12 - Definitions of the Dover Code be amended by inserting the text
577 indicated in bold, blue text and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout, for the following definitions:
578 Dwelling unit: A building or entirely self-contained portion thereof containing complete
579 housekeeping facilities for only one family, including any domestic servants employed on the premises, and
580 having no enclosed space (other than vestibules, entrance or other hallways or porches) or cooking or
581 sanitary facilities in common with any other dwelling unit. A boarding[house] or roominghouse,
582 convalescent home, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house, hotel, inn, lodging, nursing, or other similar
583 home, house trailer, travel trailer, recreational vehicle, or other similar structures or vehicles shall not
584 be deemed to constitute a dwelling unit.
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585 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
586 That Appendix F - Fees and Fines, Chapter 26 - Businesses, Article II - Licenses, Section 26-35 - License
587 Required; Fees, Subsection (d)(1) - Businesses Licensed of the Dover Code be amended by inserting the
588 bold, blue text and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout, as follows:
Fees and Fines
589 Chapter 26 - Businesses, Article II - Licenses
590 Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued,
591 shall be automatically doubled in amount.
592 Sec. 26-35 - License required; fees
Subsec. (d)(1) - Businesses licensed
Advertising agency $95.00
Amusement operator $157.00
Architect $250.00
Attorney-at-law $313.00
ATM machines (third-party or off bank premises) $50.50
Auctioneer $157.00
Automobile race operator $375.00
Bank, or loan and trust company $313.00
Barber $63.00
each additional chair over two $4.00
Beautician $63.00
each additional chair over two $4.00
Broadcasting station $313.00
Broker $157.00
Car wash $188.00
Certified public accountant $250.00
Cesspool cleaner $125.00
Chiropractor $313.00
Clinical social worker $96.00
$3.00
Coin-operated amusement machine owner
Per machine
$3.00
Coin-operated vending machine owner
Per machine
$125.00
Coin-operated electronic video machine
Per machine
Commercial sign business $125.00
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Computer-related services $125.00
Consultant $50.50
Day care operator:
Center or home provider with greater than six children $50.50
Dentist $313.00
Distributor $63.00
Dray person or mover $125.00
Eating establishment and/or eating establishment operator $125.00
Employment agency $125.00
Entertainer:
One - three entertainers per group $50.50
Four - nine entertainers per group $95.00
Ten or more $125.00
Entertainment agent $188.00
Finance or small loan agency $250.00
Fitness trainer $69.00
Funeral director $250.00
Gaming position $155.00
Gas, light, power, cable TV and telephone company $938.00
General repairman $63.00
Health spa or health club $188.00
Home day care operator $25.50
Hotel:
Per room $9.50
Per suite $12.50
Income tax consultant $188.00
Incorporator $125.00
Insurance adjustor office $125.00
Itinerant merchant, per event $100.00
Janitorial and cleaning service:
One - three employees $50.50
Four - nine employees $95.00
Ten or more employees $125.00
Land lease community operator, per home site within
$25.00
community
Landscape service company:
One - three employees $50.50
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Four - nine employees $95.00
Ten or more employees $125.00
Laundry service operator:
Primary facility $125.00
Additional drop-off locations $50.50
Linen supplier $125.00
Manicurist $32.00
Manufacturer's agent or representative $125.00
Mercantile agency or collection agency $125.00
Mobile home park, per space $7.00
Motel, per room $7.00
Motion picture theater $188.00
Motor vehicle serviceman $95.00
Nursing, rest or convalescent home $188.00
Open market operator:
First 20 spaces, per rented space $22.50
21st - 50th space, per rented space $11.50
Each space over 50, per rented space $6.00
Outdoor tables, per table $6.00
Optometrist $313.00
Pawnbroker $188.00
Pest control services $95.00
Pharmacist $188.00
Photographer $125.00
Physical therapist $188.00
Physician and/or surgeon $313.00
Plant nursery and florist $95.00
Podiatrist $313.00
$63.00/
Pool table operator, per table Maximum fee
$189.00
Printer $125.00
Private investigator agency $188.00
Professional counselor $63.00
Professional engineer $250.00
Professional land surveyor $250.00
Psychologist $313.00
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Public accountant $188.00
Public stenographer $38.00
Publisher $313.00
Real estate broker, appraiser, and manager $157.00
Real estate development corporation $344.00
Real estate property manager:
One - three units managed $50.50
Four - ten units managed $125.00
Ten + units managed $125.00
Real estate salesperson or associated broker $50.50
Rental service $125.00
Sales representative $50.50
School and educational service (nonvocational) $63.00
School and educational service (vocational) $125.00
Scientific laboratory $250.00
Scrap and waste material service $125.00
Secondhand dealer of precious metals $125.00
Security service $188.00
Self-service laundry or dry cleaner $125.00
Shoe repairman $50.50
Sound truck, per hour $33.00
Tailor and garment service $50.50
Taxicab or bus operator:
First vehicle $26.00
Each additional vehicle $26.00
Tourist home, per room $7.00
Trailer park, per space $7.00
Travel agency $125.00
Veterinarian $313.00
Warehouseman $250.00
Wholesale news agency $63.00
All other businesses not listed:
One - three employees $50.50
Four - nine employees $95.00
Ten - 50 employees $125.00
51 - 100 employees $313.00
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593 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
594 That Appendix F - Fees and Fines, Chapter 66 - Manufactured Homes and Trailers of the Dover Code be
595 amended by inserting the bold, blue text and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout, as follows:
Fees and Fines
596 Chapter 66 - Manufactured Homes and Trailers, Mobile Homes, and Land Lease Communities
597 Sec. 66-2 - Licenses
Subsec. (a) - Required fee $45.00 each license
A fine of not less than
$50.00 $25.00, nor
more than $1,000.00
and a penalty fee of
Subsec. (b) - Payment; penalties
ten percent per month
shall accrue on the
unpaid balance of the
license fee
598 Sec. 66-5 - Duties of Land Lease Community Owners and Operators
A fine of not less
t han $5 0 .0 0 i n
addition to any
Subsec. (c)(i) - Failure to perform required duties charges imposed to
cover cost of
maintenance by the
City
$75.00 per hour for
such work that must
be done to render
the property in
Subsec. 66-5 (c)(ii) - Cost of maintenance by the City
compliance with this
article, plus a 15%
administrative
charge
599 ADOPTED: *
600 S:\ORDINANCES\2016\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2016-16 MANUFACTURED HOUSING\Proposed Ordinance #2016-16 - Manufactured Housing-First Reading.wpd
601 SYNOPSIS
602 The proposed ordinance updates the standards and terminology throughout the Dover Code as they relate
603 to manufactured homes. The proposed ordinance also implements standards for management and
604 maintenance of land lease communities. (SPONSORS: NEIL, SLAVIN, AND COLE)
605 Actions History
606 06/27/2016 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council
607 06/14/2016 - Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2016-17
2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Six Million Seven Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four
3 Hundred dollars ($46,717,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
4 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
5 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2016-2017
8 2015/16 2016/17
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 4,820,400 $ 4,493,900
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 651,400 763,300
13 INVESTMENT INCOME 140,000 90,000
14 LIBRARY REVENUES 67,000 70,300
15 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 312,600 312,600
16 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,472,000 1,467,000
17 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,436,300 1,662,100
18 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 56,600 56,800
19 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 461,500 525,000
20 PROPERTY TAXES 12,783,800 12,895,100
21 BID REVENUE 49,700 -
22 RECREATION REVENUE 149,000 150,000
23 FRANCHISE FEE 682,300 680,000
24 SANITATION FEES 2,530,000 2,538,300
25 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 93,900 94,500
26 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,090,400 1,100,000
27 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 21,976,500 22,405,000
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 1,420,200 1,653,800
30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,586,700 3,564,900
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,006,900 5,218,700
32 GRANTS:
33 POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 172,700 258,600
34 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
35 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
36 MISC GRANT REVENUE 25,000 25,000
37 VERIZON RESERVE 50,000 -
38 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 846,200 882,100
39 TRANSFERS FROM:
40 TRANSFER TAX 2,090,200 1,672,700
41 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 673,100 673,100
42 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 480,000 496,900
43 WATER/WASTEWATER 850,000 875,000
44 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
45 OTHER RESERVES 13,200 -
46 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 14,106,500 13,717,700
47 TOTAL REVENUES 41,936,100 42,223,500
48 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 46,756,500 $ 46,717,400
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49 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
50 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2016-2017
51 2015/16 2016/17
52 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
53 CITY CLERK $ 382,800 $ 412,300
54 COUNCIL 113,600 141,100
55 TAX ASSESSOR 239,800 244,000
56 FIRE 735,400 721,700
57 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,133,000 1,201,300
58 LIBRARY 1,456,000 1,635,000
59 RECREATION 723,200 750,900
60 LIFE SAFETY 479,800 485,200
61 CODE ENFORCEMENT 412,700 421,100
62 PLANNING 532,800 546,800
63 INSPECTIONS 749,000 697,900
64 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 245,000 -
65 POLICE 15,921,400 16,091,600
66 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 634,200 783,600
67 STREETS 658,500 1,163,500
68 SANITATION 2,151,100 2,032,800
69 CITY MANAGER 909,300 792,400
70 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 625,500 716,300
71 FINANCE 991,400 1,011,100
72 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 580,300 680,000
73 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 692,200 607,100
74 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 173,400 207,000
75 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 569,300 585,100
76 FLEET MAINTENANCE 760,000 776,300
77 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,082,000 1,143,800
78 HUMAN RESOURCES 376,700 392,500
79 MAYOR 76,100 74,000
80 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 33,404,500 34,314,400
81 OTHER EXPENSES
82 DEBT SERVICE 669,400 685,300
83 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 70,000 150,000
84 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 25,000 25,000
85 INSURANCE 690,000 700,000
86 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,567,700 2,039,700
87 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 51,500 400,700
88 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 10,600 15,000
89 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 50,000 50,000
90 STREET LIGHTS 797,700 804,000
91 NEW STREET PROPERTIES ACQUISITIONS 240,400 -
92 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,172,300 4,869,700
93 TRANSFERS
94 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 2,625,400 1,859,400
95 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 229,600 -
96 APPROP. TO THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION FUND 594,300 -
97 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 676,500 670,000
98 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
99 TRANSFER TO VERIZON RESERVE 50,000 -
100 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 10,000 10,000
101 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 4,685,800 3,039,400
102 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 42,262,600 42,223,500
103 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,493,900 4,493,900
104 TOTALS $ 46,756,500 $ 46,717,400
105 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
106 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
107 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
108 ADOPTED:
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109 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
110 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
111 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
112
113 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
114 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Four Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Three Hundred dollars
115 ($2,433,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
116 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016
117 and ending June 30, 2017:
118 REVENUES
119 2015/16 2016/17
120 REVISED BUDGET
121 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 2,926,700 $ 383,900
122 REVENUES
123 INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS 120,800 -
124 GRANT RECEIPTS 80,500 105,000
125 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,000 5,000
126 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 2,625,400 1,859,400
127 MISCELLANOUS RECEIPTS 74,700 -
128 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE - 80,000
129 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 2,906,400 2,049,400
130 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 2,906,400 2,049,400
131 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 5,833,100 $ 2,433,300
132 EXPENSE SUMMARY
133 2015/16 2016/17
134 EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
135 FIRE $ 445,800 $ 145,700
136 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 185,200 58,200
137 LIFE SAFETY 55,700 29,500
138 POLICE 302,700 299,800
139 RECREATION 73,900 165,000
140 STREETS 3,735,000 1,026,000
141 SANITATION 449,000 261,500
142 CITY MANAGER 24,700 -
143 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 27,700
144 FLEET MAINTENANCE 84,500 31,000
145 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 5,356,500 2,044,400
146 TRANSFERS
147 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 92,700 -
148 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 92,700 -
149 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,449,200 2,044,400
150 BUDGET BALANCE 383,900 388,900
151 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 5,833,100 $ 2,433,300
152 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
153 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
154 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
155 ADOPTED:
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156 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
157 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
158 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
159 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
160 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Forty One Thousand dollars ($741,000)
161 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
162 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
163 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
164 CASH RECEIPTS
165 2015/16 2016/17
166 REVISED BUDGET
167 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 720,300 $ 731,000
168 INTEREST EARNED 10,700 10,000
169 TOTALS $ 731,000 $ 741,000
170 EXPENSE SUMMARY
171 2015/16 2016/17
172 REVISED BUDGET
173 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 731,000 741,000
174 TOTALS $ 731,000 $ 741,000
175 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
176 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
177 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
178 ADOPTED:
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179 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
180 GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
181 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
182 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
183 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Two Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Three Hundred
184 dollars ($1,266,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
185 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
186 year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
187 CASH RECEIPTS
188 2015/16 2016/17
189 REVISED BUDGET
190 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 915,100 $ 1,251,300
191 RECEIPTS
192 INTEREST EARNINGS 13,900 15,000
193 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET FUND 92,700 -
194 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 229,600 -
195 TOTAL RECEIPTS 336,200 15,000
196 TOTALS $ 1,251,300 $ 1,266,300
197 EXPENSE SUMMARY
198 2015/16 2016/17
199 REVISED BUDGET
200 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 1,251,300 $ 1,266,300
201 TOTALS $ 1,251,300 $ 1,266,300
202 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
203 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
204 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
205 ADOPTED:
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206 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
207 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
208 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
209 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
210 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
211 ($327,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
212 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
213 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
214 OPERATING REVENUES
215 2015/16 2016/17
216 REVISED BUDGET
217 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 320,800 $ 324,900
218 INTEREST INCOME 4,100 3,000
219 TOTALS $ 324,900 $ 327,900
220 OPERATING EXPENSES
221 2015/16 2016/17
222 REVISED BUDGET
223 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND - 80,000
224 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 324,900 247,900
225 TOTALS $ 324,900 $ 327,900
226 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
227 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
228 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
229 ADOPTED:
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230 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
231 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
232 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
233 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
234 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixteen Million Six Hundred Ninety Six Thousand Nine Hundred
235 dollars ($16,696,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
236 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
237 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
238 2015/16 2016/17
239 REVISED BUDGET
240 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,072,900 $ 566,500
241 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 206,900 663,200
242 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,279,800 1,229,700
243 BASE REVENUE
244 WATER SERVICES 5,366,600 5,800,000
245 WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,823,800 3,800,000
246 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 2,997,600 3,000,000
247 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,965,600 1,938,000
248 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 341,900 366,200
249 SEWER IMPACT FEES 222,400 228,000
250 WATER IMPACT FEES 253,400 252,000
251 INTEREST - WATER 5,000 10,000
252 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 5,000 10,000
253 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 56,200 63,000
254 TOTAL REVENUES 15,037,500 15,467,200
255 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 16,317,300 $ 16,696,900
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256 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
257 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2016-2017
258 2015/16 2016/17
259 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
260 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 512,500 $ 516,500
261 WATER DEPARTMENT 650,900 655,400
262 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 840,600 962,400
263 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,743,100 1,727,400
264 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,747,100 3,861,700
265 OTHER EXPENSES
266 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 521,100 590,300
267 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 611,300 636,900
268 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 60,200 192,400
269 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 142,300 21,200
270 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,130,000 4,130,000
271 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,420,200 1,653,800
272 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 25,000 25,000
273 BOND ISSUE COSTS - 40,000
274 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,910,100 7,289,600
275 TRANSFER TO:
276 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 550,000 500,000
277 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 300,000 375,000
278 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,800,000 1,000,000
279 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,500,000 1,000,000
280 CONTINGENCY RESERVE WATER 32,000 110,000
281 CONTINGENCY RESERVE WASTEWATER - 60,000
282 GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND 248,400 -
283 ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT - 231,200
284 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 4,430,400 3,276,200
285 TOTAL EXPENSES 15,087,600 14,427,500
286 BUDGET BALANCES
287 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 566,500 1,103,100
288 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 663,200 1,166,300
289 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,229,700 2,269,400
290 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 16,317,300 $ 16,696,900
291 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
292 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
293 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
294 ADOPTED:
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295 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
296 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
297 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
298 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
299 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Million Eight Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Five Hundred
300 dollars ($7,838,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
301 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
302 begining July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
303 CASH RECEIPTS
304 2015/16 2016/17
305 REVISED BUDGET
306 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,990,300 $ 1,179,900
307 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 4,551,700 952,600
308 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 9,542,000 2,132,500
309 REVENUES
310 STATE LOAN FUND - WATER - 2,400,000
311 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER - 884,000
312 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,800,000 1,000,000
313 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WASTEWATER 1,500,000 1,000,000
314 TRANSFER FROM WATER IMPACT FEE - 190,800
315 TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 165,000 211,200
316 INTEREST INCOME 69,900 20,000
317 GRANT RECEIPTS 20,300 -
318 MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 61,400 -
319 TOTAL REVENUES 3,616,600 5,706,000
320 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 13,158,600 $ 7,838,500
321 EXPENSE SUMMARY
322 2015/16 2016/17
323 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
324 W/WW ENGINEERING $ - $ 30,400
325 WATER 5,442,600 1,338,800
326 WASTEWATER 5,299,100 2,021,200
327 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 284,400 1,200,000
328 TOTAL EXPENSES 11,026,100 4,590,400
329 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 1,179,900 2,226,700
330 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 952,600 1,021,400
331 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,132,500 3,248,100
332 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 13,158,600 $ 7,838,500
333 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
334 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
335 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
336 ADOPTED:
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337 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
338 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
339 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
340 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
341 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Thirty Five Thousand Eight hundred dollars ($1,035,800)
342 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
343 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016
344 and ending June 30, 2017:
345 CASH RECEIPTS
346 2015/16 2016/17
347 REVISED BUDGET
348 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 510,700 $ 514,600
349 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 509,500 513,400
350 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,020,200 1,028,000
351 RECEIPTS
352 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 3,900 3,900
353 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 3,900 3,900
354 TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,800 7,800
355 TOTALS $ 1,028,000 $ 1,035,800
356 EXPENSE SUMMARY
357 2015/16 2016/17
358 REVISED BUDGET
359 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 514,600 $ 518,500
360 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 513,400 517,300
361 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,028,000 1,035,800
362 TOTALS $ 1,028,000 $ 1,035,800
363 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
364 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
365 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
366 ADOPTED:
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367 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
368 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
369 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
370 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
371 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Thirty Seven Thousand dollars ($2,037,000)
372 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated fromcurrent revenues and other
373 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
374 July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
375 CASH RECEIPTS
376 2015/16 2016/17
377 REVISED BUDGET
378 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 427,500 $ 430,700
379 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,742,700 1,590,900
380 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 2,170,200 2,021,600
381 RECEIPTS
382 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 3,200 3,300
383 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 13,200 12,100
384 TOTAL RECEIPTS 16,400 15,400
385 TOTALS $ 2,186,600 $ 2,037,000
386 EXPENSE SUMMARY
387 2015/16 2016/17
388 REVISED BUDGET
389 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WATER IMPACT FEES $ - $ 190,800
390 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 165,000 211,200
391 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 430,700 243,200
392 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,590,900 1,391,800
393 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,021,600 1,635,000
394 TOTALS $ 2,186,600 $ 2,037,000
395 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
396 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
397 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
398 ADOPTED:
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399 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
400 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
401 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
402 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
403 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
404 ($501,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
405 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
406 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
407 CASH RECEIPTS
408 2015/16 2016/17
409 REVISED BUDGET
410 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 105,200 $ 138,000
411 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 190,200 191,600
412 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 295,400 329,600
413 RECEIPTS
414 INTEREST EARNINGS 2,200 2,500
415 TRANSFER FROM OPERATING ACCOUNT TO WATER 32,000 110,000
416 TRANSFER FROM OPERATING ACCOUNT TO WASTEWATER - 60,000
417 TOTAL RECEIPTS 34,200 172,500
418 TOTALS $ 329,600 $ 502,100
419 BUDGET SUMMARY
420 2015/16 2016/17
421 REVISED BUDGET
422 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 138,000 249,000
423 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 191,600 253,100
424 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 329,600 502,100
425 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 329,600 $ 502,100
426 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
427 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
428 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
429 ADOPTED:
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430 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
431 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
432 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
433 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
434 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety Two Million Seven Hundred Thirty Thousand Eight
435 hundred dollars ($92,730,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
436 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
437 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
438 2015/16 2016/17
439 REVISED BUDGET
440 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 8,337,500 $ 13,302,200
441 BASE REVENUE
442 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 78,493,800 77,193,200
443 UTILITY TAX 1,309,600 1,287,900
444 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 911,400 548,600
445 RENT REVENUE 202,600 223,000
446 GREEN ENERGY 128,000 128,000
447 INTEREST EARNINGS 35,000 47,900
448 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 750,000 -
449 TOTAL REVENUES 81,830,400 79,428,600
450 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES 90,167,900 92,730,800
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451 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
452 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2016-2017
453 2015/16 2016/17
454 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
455 POWER SUPPLY $ 23,402,600 $ 16,557,600
456 SOLAR ENERGY 2,313,900 2,313,900
457 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 363,400 363,400
458 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 996,000 996,000
459 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 673,400 673,400
460 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 175,000 175,000
461 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 7,966,100 12,357,900
462 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 7,932,500 7,603,800
463 CAPACITY CHARGES 10,225,100 10,160,600
464 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 54,048,000 51,201,600
465 PLANT OPERATIONS 6,382,900 6,215,700
466 GENERATIONS FUELS 1,167,300 256,900
467 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,708,300) (804,900)
468 PJM CREDITS (360,000) (360,000)
469 CAPACITY CREDITS (10,472,100) (7,355,100)
470 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (4,990,200) (2,047,400)
471 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 49,057,800 49,154,200
472 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
473 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,437,300 3,605,700
474 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,120,900 1,247,900
475 ADMINISTRATION 834,300 929,700
476 METER READING 363,200 378,600
477 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 601,500 651,700
478 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 6,357,200 6,813,600
479 OTHER EXPENSES:
480 UTILITY TAX 1,309,600 1,287,900
481 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 200,000 250,000
482 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 57,700 600,000
483 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 353,400 58,900
484 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 128,000 128,000
485 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,586,700 3,564,900
486 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,500 21,000
487 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 259,300 275,000
488 DEBT SERVICE 1,617,700 1,618,000
489 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 7,532,900 7,803,700
490 TRANSFER TO:
491 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 3,500,000 2,500,000
492 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
493 TRANSFER TO FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE - 750,000
494 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE - 750,000
495 TRANSFER INSURANCE RESERVE 10,000 -
496 TRANSFER CONTINGENCY RESERVE 13,000 -
497 TRANSFER RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 394,800 1,250,000
498 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 13,917,800 15,250,000
499 TOTAL EXPENSES 76,865,700 79,021,500
500 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 13,302,200 13,709,300
501 TOTALS $ 90,167,900 $ 92,730,800
502 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
503 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
504 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
505 ADOPTED:
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506 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
507 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
508 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
509 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
510 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred
511 dollars ($9,216,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
512 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
513 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
514 REVENUES
515 2015/16 2016/17
516 REVISED BUDGET
517 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 7,095,300 $ 5,540,500
518 REVENUES
519 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 3,500,000 2,500,000
520 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER - 231,200
521 TRANSFER FROM 2010 BOND RESERVE 2,108,000 -
522 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 1,900,000 900,000
523 DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 15,000 5,000
524 INTEREST EARNINGS 57,900 40,000
525 TOTAL REVENUES 7,580,900 3,676,200
526 TOTALS $ 14,676,200 $ 9,216,700
527 EXPENSE SUMMARY
528 2015/16 2016/17
529 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
530 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 2,299,800 $ 1,842,800
531 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 3,524,900 1,975,000
532 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3,288,000 910,700
533 METER READING 23,000 41,800
534 ERP SYSTEM - 1,000,000
535 TOTAL EXPENSES 9,135,700 5,770,300
536 BUDGET BALANCE 5,540,500 3,446,400
537 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 14,676,200 $ 9,216,700
538 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
539 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
540 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
541 ADOPTED:
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542 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
543 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
544 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
545 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
546 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Three Hundred dollars
547 ($848,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
548 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
549 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
550 CASH RECEIPTS
551 2015/16 2016/17
552 REVISED BUDGET
553 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 822,700 $ 841,900
554 RECEIPTS
555 INTEREST EARNINGS 6,200 6,400
556 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND 13,000 -
557 TOTAL RECEIPTS 19,200 6,400
558 TOTALS $ 841,900 $ 848,300
559 EXPENSE SUMMARY
560 2015/16 2016/17
561 REVISED BUDGET
562 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 841,900 848,300
563 TOTALS $ 841,900 $ 848,300
564 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
565 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
566 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
567 ADOPTED:
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568 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
569 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
570 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2016-2017
571 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
572 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Nine Hundred Ten Thousand Two Hundred
573 dollars ($10,910,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
574 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
575 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
576 CASH RECEIPTS
577 2015/16 2016/17
578 REVISED BUDGET
579 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,957,900 $ 10,083,600
580 INTEREST EARNINGS 125,700 76,600
581 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND - 750,000
582 TOTALS $ 10,083,600 $ 10,910,200
583 BUDGET SUMMARY
584 2015/16 2016/17
585 REVISED BUDGET
586 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,083,600 10,910,200
587 TOTALS $ 10,083,600 $ 10,910,200
588 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
589 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
590 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
591 ADOPTED:
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592 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
593 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
594 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2016-2017
595 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
596 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Nine Hundred Sixty One Thousand Seven Hundred
597 dollars ($10,961,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
598 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
599 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
600 CASH RECEIPTS
601 2015/16 2016/17
602 REVISED BUDGET
603 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,107,900 $ 10,134,700
604 INTEREST EARNINGS 76,800 77,000
605 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND - 750,000
606 TOTALS $ 10,184,700 $ 10,961,700
607 BUDGET SUMMARY
608 2015/16 2016/17
609 REVISED BUDGET
610 TRANSFER TO FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE 50,000 -
611 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,134,700 10,961,700
612 TOTALS $ 10,184,700 $ 10,961,700
613 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
614 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
615 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
616 ADOPTED:
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617 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
618 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
619 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2016-2017
620 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
621 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Sixty Two Thousand dollars ($762,000)
622 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
623 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
624 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
625 CASH RECEIPTS
626 2015/16 2016/17
627 REVISED BUDGET
628 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 740,600 $ 756,300
629 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,700 5,700
630 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND 10,000 -
631 TOTALS $ 756,300 $ 762,000
632 BUDGET SUMMARY
633 2015/16 2016/17
634 REVISED BUDGET
635 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 756,300 762,000
636 TOTALS $ 756,300 $ 762,000
637 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
638 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
639 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
640 ADOPTED:
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641 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
642 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
643 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2016-2017
644 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
645 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Five Hundred Eleven Thousand Nine
646 Hundred dollars ($8,511,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
647 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
648 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
649 CASH RECEIPTS
650 2015/16 2016/17
651 REVISED BUDGET
652 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 7,505,400 $ 7,207,100
653 INTEREST EARNINGS 56,900 54,800
654 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 394,800 1,250,000
655 TOTALS $ 7,957,100 $ 8,511,900
656 BUDGET SUMMARY
657 2015/16 2016/17
658 REVISED BUDGET
659 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 750,000 $ -
660 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 7,207,100 8,511,900
661 TOTALS $ 7,957,100 $ 8,511,900
662 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
663 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
664 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
665 ADOPTED:
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666 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
667 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
668 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
669 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
670 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Two Hundred
671 dollars ($673,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
672 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
673 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
674 CASH RECEIPTS
675 2015/16 2016/17
676 REVISED BUDGET
677 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
678 STATE GRANT 673,100 673,100
679 TOTALS 673,200 673,200
680 BUDGET SUMMARY
681 2015/16 2016/17
682 REVISED BUDGET
683 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 673,100 673,100
684 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
685 TOTALS $ 673,200 $ 673,200
686 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
687 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
688 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
689 ADOPTED:
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690 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
691 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
692 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
693 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
694 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand dollars ($497,000)
695 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
696 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
697 July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
698 CASH RECEIPTS
699 2015/16 2016/17
700 REVISED BUDGET
701 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
702 STATE GRANT 480,000 496,900
703 TOTALS 480,100 497,000
704 BUDGET SUMMARY
705 2015/16 2016/17
706 REVISED BUDGET
707 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 480,000 496,900
708 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
709 TOTALS $ 480,100 $ 497,000
710 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
711 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
712 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
713 ADOPTED:
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714 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
715 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
716 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
717 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
718 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Seven Hundred
719 dollars ($2,136,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
720 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
721 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
722 OPERATING REVENUES
723 2015/16 2016/17
724 REVISED BUDGET
725 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,248,200 $ 1,256,300
726 INTEREST INCOME 20,700 25,000
727 PREMIUM FROM CITY 620,000 855,400
728 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 9,400 -
729 TOTALS $ 1,898,300 $ 2,136,700
730 OPERATING EXPENSES
731 2015/16 2016/17
732 REVISED BUDGET
733 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 475,000 $ 475,000
734 INSURANCE 103,900 105,500
735 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 38,100 39,000
736 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000
737 TOTAL EXPENSES 642,000 644,500
738 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,256,300 1,492,200
739 TOTALS $ 1,898,300 $ 2,136,700
740 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
741 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
742 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
743 ADOPTED:
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744 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
745 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
746 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
747 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
748 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Ninety Two Thousand One Hundred dollars
749 ($592,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
750 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
751 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
752 OPERATING REVENUES
753 2015/16 2016/17
754 REVISED BUDGET
755 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 57,800 $ 92,100
756 GRANTS REVENUE 839,300 500,000
757 INTEREST INCOME 500 -
758 TOTALS $ 897,600 $ 592,100
759 OPERATING EXPENSES
760 2015/16 2016/17
761 REVISED BUDGET
762 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 805,500 $ 500,000
763 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 92,100 92,100
764 TOTALS $ 897,600 $ 592,100
765 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
766 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
767 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
768 ADOPTED:
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769 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
770 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
771 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
772 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
773 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Three Hundred dollars
774 ($325,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
775 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
776 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
777 OPERATING REVENUES
778 2015/16 2016/17
779 REVISED BUDGET
780 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 30,600 $ 17,300
781 STATE GRANT 305,500 305,500
782 FEDERAL GRANT 2,500 2,500
783 TOTALS $ 338,600 $ 325,300
784 OPERATING EXPENSES
785 2015/16 2016/17
786 REVISED BUDGET
787 STATE GRANTS
788 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 7,000 $ 10,500
789 OFFICE SUPPLIES 30,800 30,800
790 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 12,500 12,500
791 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 27,500 27,500
792 BOOKS 146,600 150,600
793 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 77,200 77,200
794 POSTAGE 100 100
795 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 8,800 5,300
796 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 6,300 6,300
797 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,000 2,000
798 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 318,800 322,800
799 FEDERAL GRANTS
800 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,500 2,500
801 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,500 2,500
802 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 321,300 325,300
803 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 17,300 -
804 TOTALS $ 338,600 $ 325,300
805 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
806 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
807 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
808 ADOPTED:
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809 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
810 POLICE GRANTS FUND
811 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
812 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
813 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred dollars
814 ($614,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
815 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
816 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
817 OPERATING REVENUES
818 2015/16 2016/17
819 REVISED BUDGET
820 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 154,900 $ 295,300
821 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 1,111,900 319,000
822 TOTALS 1,266,800 614,300
823 OPERATING EXPENSES
824 2015/16 2016/17
825 REVISED BUDGET
826 EXPENDITURES
827 PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
828 CADET PROGRAM SALARIES 71,400 71,400
829 CADET PROGRAM FICA 5,400 5,500
830 CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 3,500 4,200
831 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
832 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 384,600 284,000
833 TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 20,000 -
834 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
835 CELL PHONE CHARGES 15,000 16,000
836 TRAINING 72,600 17,000
837 AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
838 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 299,400 5,000
839 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 872,900 404,100
840 OTHER FINANCING USES
841 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 172,700 82,000
842 TOTAL FINANCING USES 172,700 82,000
843 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 221,200 128,200
844 TOTALS $ 1,266,800 $ 614,300
845 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
846 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
847 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
848 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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850 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
851 CDBG GRANT FUND
852 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
853 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
854 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Six Hundred dollars
855 ($238,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
856 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
857 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
858 OPERATING REVENUES
859 2015/16 2016/17
860 REVISED BUDGET
861 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,100 $ 2,100
862 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 272,800 236,500
863 TOTALS 274,900 238,600
864 OPERATING EXPENSES
865 2015/16 2016/17
866 REVISED BUDGET
867 EXPENDITURES
868 PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 900 -
869 PRIOR YEAR NCALL RESEARCH INC. 6,500 -
870 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 60,000 50,000
871 CURRENT YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM 7,400 7,200
872 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 27,000 22,000
873 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 35,300 25,000
874 CURRENT YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 40,000 30,000
875 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 52,900 55,000
876 CURRENT YEAR PEOPLES PLACE 6,800 -
877 CURRENT YEAR SALARIES 36,000 47,300
878 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 272,800 236,500
879 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,100 2,100
880 TOTALS $ 274,900 $ 238,600
881 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
882 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
883 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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885 2016-2017 BUDGET ORDINANCES
886 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
887 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
888 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
889 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Twenty One Thousand Three Hundred dollars
890 ($121,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
891 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
892 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017:
893 OPERATING REVENUES
894 2015/16 2016/17
895 REVISED BUDGET
896 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 98,200 $ 60,300
897 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000
898 RECREATION REVENUE 50,000 33,000
899 TOTALS 176,200 121,300
900 OPERATING EXPENSES
901 2015/16 2016/17
902 REVISED BUDGET
903 EXPENDITURES
904 TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS 60,200 60,200
905 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 55,700 55,000
906 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 115,900 115,200
907 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 60,300 6,100
908 TOTALS $ 176,200 $ 121,300
909 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
910 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
911 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
912 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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