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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
MARCH 28, 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 HOSFELT
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
A. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2016
B. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2016
2. PRESENTATIONS - AWARDS BY DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP - ST. PATRICK'S DAY
PARADE
3. PRESENTATIONS - 2015 ANNUAL REPORTS
A. DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
B. PLANNING, INSPECTIONS, AND RECREATION
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* 4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - MARCH 15, 2016
A. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
(1) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION REVIEW
(A) HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT $50,000 BE AWARDED TO THE CITY OF
DOVER HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)
(B) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT $47,301 BE AWARDED TO PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATION)
(C) DOVER INTERFAITH MISSION FOR HOUSING
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT $22,000 BE AWARDED TO DOVER
INTERFAITH MISSION FOR HOUSING)
(D) CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT $7,208 BE AWARDED TO CONNECTIONS
COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM)
(E) MILFORD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EMERGENCY HOME
REPAIRS)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT $25,000 BE AWARDED TO MHDC
EMERGENCY HOME REPAIRS)
(F) MILFORD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (HOMEOWNER
REHABILITATION)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT $55,000 BE AWARDED TO MHDC
HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION)
(G) CENTRAL DELAWARE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT $30,000 BE AWARDED TO CENTRAL
DELAWARE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY)
(2) REVIEW OF ACTIVE RECREATION AREA PLAN - THE ARBORS SENIOR GARDEN
APARTMENTS - 1051 COLLEGE ROAD (PLANNING REFERENCE S-16-07)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE ACTIVE RECREATION AREA PLAN
FOR THE ARBORS SENIOR GARDEN APARTMENTS WITH THE COMMENTS AND
CONDITIONS PROVIDED)
(3) U PDATE - R ESIDENTIAL APPEAL PROCESS AND NON-COMPLIANT
NON-CONFORMING USES
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(4) CITIZEN SUGGESTIONS
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
B. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
(1) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF BENEFIT CHANGE FOR NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES -
ARTICLE XVII EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, SECTION 3 - DEFERRED INCOME (CITY OF
DOVER PERSONNEL POLICY)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
ARTICLE XVII EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, SECTION 3 - DEFERRED INCOME OF THE CITY
OF DOVER PERSONNEL POLICY (EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK), AS RECOMMENDED BY
STAFF, AND THAT THE CHANGES TO THE HANDBOOK NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE
UNTIL THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ARE ADOPTED)
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* 4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - MARCH 15, 2016 (CONTINUED)
B. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (CONTINUED)
(2) PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-14 AMENDING APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLE 6 -
OFF-STREET PARKING, DRIVEWAYS AND LOADING FACILITIES, SECTION 5 -
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES,
SUBSECTION 5.3 - SUPPLEMENTARY PARKING REGULATIONS FOR MULTIPLE
DWELLINGS, INCLUDING DUPLEXES, MULTIPLEXES, AND APARTMENTS
(SPONSORS: HARE, COLE, AND TOWNSHEND)(SEE ITEM #8)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #2016-14)
5. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS - OVERHEAD LINE WORK (16-0032EL)
(STAFF RECOMMENDS AWARDING A BLANKET OVERHEAD LINE WORK CONTRACT TO ROCK
CREEK LINE CONSTRUCTION, GREENSBORO, MD, FOR A THREE (3) YEAR INITIAL PERIOD
BASED ON THE STAFF EVALUATION. THE ELECTRIC DIRECTOR, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF
THE CITY MANAGER, CAN EXERCISE OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT IN ONE (1) YEAR
INCREMENTS FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS PER THE PRICING INCLUDED
IN THE SUBMITTAL.)
6. OLD PW2 SITE IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEERING DESIGN FEES - CHANGE ORDERS
(STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE DESIGN SCOPE
BY AECOM / URS IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,000)
7. REZONING REQUEST/FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-15
THE FIRST READING IS OFFERED ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. IT IS RECOMMENDED FOR REFERRAL
TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON APRIL 18, 2016 AND THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE SET FOR
MAY 9, 2016 AT 7:30 P.M., AT WHICH TIME THE FINAL READING AND COUNCIL ACTION WILL TAKE
PLACE. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OR CAN BE OBTAINED
FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
A. PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THREE (3) AREAS (A, B, AND C) CONSISTING OF FOURTEEN (14)
PARCELS TOTALING 291.07+/- ACRES, OWNED BY DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY,
INC., AS FOLLOWS:
AREA A: TWELVE (12) PARCELS LOCATED EAST OF LEIPSIC ROAD AND WEST OF STATE
ROUTE 1, TOTALING 195.13+/- ACRES. THE CURRENT ZONING IS CPO (COMMERCIAL
AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE) AND R-8 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE), PARTIALLY SUBJECT
TO THE SWPOZ (SOURCE WATER PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE), AND THE PROPOSED
ZONING IS RC (RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL), PARTIALLY SUBJECT TO THE
SWPOZ (SOURCE WATER PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE).
TAX PARCELS: LC-05-058.17-02-01.00-000, LC-05-058.17-01-07.00-000, ED-05-058.17-01-11.00-000,
LC-05-058.17-01-08.00-000, ED-05-058.17-01-18.00-000, LC-05-058.17-01-09.00-000,
ED-05-058.17-01-19.00-000, ED-05-068.05-01-02.01-000, LC-05-058.00-02-08.00-000,
ED-05-068.05-01-16.00-000, LC-05-068.00-01-01.00-000, AND LC-05-068.10-01-01.00-000
AREA B: LOCATED EAST OF STATE ROUTE 1 AND SOUTH OF PIT STOP LANE, TOTALING
10.43+/- ACRES. THE CURRENT ZONING IS MHP (MOBILE HOME PARK) AND THE
PROPOSED ZONING IS RC (RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL).
TAX PARCEL: LC-05-058.17-02-01.00-000
AREA C: LOCATED NORTH OF PERSIMMON TREE LANE ADJACENT TO THE CITY LIMITS,
TOTALING 85.51+/- ACRES. THE CURRENT ZONING IS A (AGRICULTURAL) AND THE
PROPOSED ZONING IS RC (RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL).
TAX PARCEL: LC-05-058.00-02-15.00-000
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8. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-14
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 APRIL 18, 2016, AND THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE SET FOR MAY 9, 2016 AT 7:30 P.M.,
AT WHICH TIME THE FINAL READING AND COUNCIL ACTION WILL TAKE PLACE. COPIES OF ALL
PROPOSED ORDINANCES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OR CAN BE
OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-14 AMENDING APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLE 6 -
OFF-STREET PARKING, DRIVEWAYS AND LOADING FACILITIES, SECTION 5 -
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES, SUBSECTION
5.3 - SUPPLEMENTARY PARKING REGULATIONS FOR MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, INCLUDING
DUPLEXES, MULTIPLEXES, AND APARTMENTS (SPONSORS: HARE, COLE, AND
TOWNSHEND)
(LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE)
9. FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-11
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE COUNCIL
MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2016. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-11 AMENDING CHAPTER 102 - TAXATION, ARTICLE VI
- EXEMPTIONS; BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS, SECTION 102-182 - AUTHORITY TO
EXEMPT REAL PROPERTY FROM TAXATION
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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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on March 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 5:33 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis,
Mr. Cole, Mr. Hosfelt, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Sudler was absent. Mayor Christiansen
and Dr. Courtney Stewart (departed at 5:52 p.m.), Utility Committee member, were also present.
Council staff members present were Mr. Koenig (departed at 6:06 p.m. and returned at 6:59 p.m.),
Mrs. Mitchell (departed at 6:06 p.m., returned at 6:32 p.m., and departed at 6:42 p.m.), Mrs. Bundek
(arrived at 6:42 p.m. and departed at 6:59 p.m.), and Mrs. McDowell (departed at 6:06 p.m. and
returned at 6:59 p.m.). Other staff members present were Mr. Hudson (departed at 6:06 p.m.),
Mr. Maloney (departed at 5:52 p.m.), and Mr. William Neaton (departed at 6:06 p.m.).
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Neil moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 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 (§10002
(l)(2) - Trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person which
is of a privileged or confidential nature); {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; and {Pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)} - Personnel matters. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Anderson moved to adjourn the Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
Executive Session adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Energy Contract Purchases
During the Regular Council meeting of February 22, 2016, City Council authorized the Energy
Manager to explore two (2) exceptions to the Governing Energy Commodity Risk Policy to pursue
negotiations for two (2) separate commodity transactions intended to meet the City's electric load
requirements and reduce the City's risk.
During the Executive Session, Mr. Koenig, City Manager, advised members of the Executive Risk
Management Committee’s (ERMC) findings and recommendations for load following products and
fixed price purchasing.
Mr. Hutchison moved to authorize the City Manager to execute contracts for the purchase of
energy MWs as described within a cost range not to exceed 105% of the amount discussed for
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the next ninety (90) days. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
carried.
Sale of Land
During the Executive Session, Mr. Koenig advised members of the final terms that had been
negotiated for the sale of City-owned property, which had been considered during the Executive
Session of February 22, 2016.
Mr. Hare moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the sale of Lot 11 at the
Garrison Oak Technology Park to the interested party for $450,000. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Anderson and carried by a roll call vote of five (5) yes (Hutchison, Hare, Anderson,
Neil, and Cole), three (3) no (Hosfelt, Lewis, and Slavin), and one (1) absent (Sudler).
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting of March 14, 2016 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on March 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Slavin presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler (arrived at 7:34 p.m.),
Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis (departed at 8:31 p.m. and returned at 8:36 p.m.), 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 7:46 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.
The invocation was given by Reverend Theodore Henderson, 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. Hosfelt requested that item #9G - Police Chief’s Report, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Hare requested that item #8-b-2 - Acknowledgment of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Violations - Dover Youth Advisory Committee, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Lewis moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Neil and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2016
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of February 22, 2016 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen (Mr. Sudler absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2016
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 22, 2016 were unanimously
approved by motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen (Mr. Sudler absent).
CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS - BURNS & ELLIS REALTORS 50TH
ANNIVERSARY
The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Congratulations into the record:
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WHEREAS, Burns & Ellis Realtors was founded in Dover in 1966 by Walter Ellis, who passed the
family business on to his daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Tom Burns, 22 years ago. They have
continued to operate the enterprise based on the sound principles of honesty, integrity, and hard
work that Walter Ellis established long ago; and
WHEREAS, Burns & Ellis Realtors’ knowledge, professional skills, and flexibility have resulted
in a loyal customer base and have allowed the business to prosper through favorable economic
times, while their sense of vision and adaptability to changing conditions have enabled them to
weather the more difficult times brought on by multiple recessions. Their business continues to
thrive, as evidenced by attainment of their most profitable year ever in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Burns & Ellis is celebrating 50 years of serving our community and has left an
indelible mark on Dover by facilitating countless real estate transactions that have allowed grateful
individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses to realize their dreams.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby present this Certificate of Congratulations to Burns & Ellis Realtors on
their 50th anniversary and extend best wishes in all future endeavors.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Certificate to Tom and Terry
Burns and thanked them for their great contributions to Dover.
Mr. Burns noted that when Walt Ellis and Fran Lore started the business in 1966, houses were
selling for $14,000 and Dover did not have McDonald's, a C-5, Bayhealth, Route One, Dover
Downs, the Blue Hen or Dover Malls, computers, or cell phones. Mr. Burns stated that Dover has
been a wonderful place to run a business.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - SANTA HOUSE PROJECT
The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Appreciation into the record:
The City of Dover extends its sincere appreciation to the groups and individuals who contributed
so generously of their time, talents, and professional attention to the Santa House project.
The Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, Delaware do hereby present this Certificate of
Appreciation to:
Becker Morgan Group Delaware Technical & Community College Kent Signs
City of Dover Fire Department Delmarva Pole Building Lessard Builders
City of Dover Police Department Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing Norman Christoferson
City of Dover Public Works Department Downtown Dover Partnership Quality Builders
Delaware Department of Corrections Tonda Parks
Thank you for your part in creating a building for children and families to make memories
throughout the year.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Certificate to representatives
of the groups. He stated that this building, which will serve as a Santa house, a Dover Days house,
and a substation for cadets downtown, really started out as a dream in everyone’s mind and it is a
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great addition to the downtown area. Mayor Christiansen extended his heartfelt thanks to everyone
involved.
Ms. Tonda Parks thanked everyone who got behind the effort, especially the Downtown Dover
Partnership for their financial assistance, the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing for their support,
and Delaware Technical and Community College (Del Tech) for its administrative assistance.
Mr. Gregg Moore, president of the Downtown Dover Partnership, thanked everyone, on behalf of
the Partnership, for helping to make this happen. He gave special thanks to Dr. Reginald Chandler
of Del Tech for his tireless work and the work of his students. Mr. Moore stated that Dr. Chandler
does an outstanding job mentoring, teaching, and integrating the students into business.
Dr. Reginald Chandler of Del Tech stated that he was deeply appreciative of all that they were able
to accomplish and for the certificate of appreciation. He stated that the James T. Vaughn and
Smyrna correctional facilities were greatly involved in every aspect of the project, noting that they
built the house so that it could be transported in sections to downtown Dover.
A representative of the prison advised that the inmates took a lot of pride in working on the Santa
house and he was very proud of the officers and inmates. He stated that they would love to help on
future projects.
PLAN4HEALTH PRESENTATION BY THE DELAWARE CHAPTER OF THE
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
Mr. David Edgell, Principal Planner with the Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination,
representing the Delaware Chapter of the American Planning Association, and Mr. Tim Gibbs,
Executive Director of the Delaware Academy of Medicine and the Delaware Public Health
Association, provided the PLAN4Health presentation (Exhibit #1). Mr. Edgell advised that this
grant funding originated from the Center for Disease Control and partnered with the National
American Planning Association and the American Public Health Association. This year $2.25M was
awarded to 17 local initiatives, one of which was Kent County. Mr. Edgell noted that the funding
is aimed at combating two (2) determinants of chronic disease, lack of physical activity and lack
of access to nutritious foods, and the goal is to help Kent County residents to be their healthiest.
Mr. Sudler asked how they planned to make the healthier eating initiatives affordable for low-
income communities and individuals and what the criteria was for selecting the communities.
Responding, Mr. Edgell advised that they are hoping to work with the planning offices in the City
of Dover and Kent County to look at the health data and mapping, based on zip codes, to select the
communities. He stated that their consultants are doing interesting work on the national level
identifying how to tell from the data which communities are most in need of this kind of assistance.
Mr. Gibbs advised that one way to cause the food to be more affordable is to get the food from the
field to the table more effectively.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Edgell stated that this program was not funded through the 2030
initiative.
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PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-02
AMENDING THE 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, BY REPLACING MAP
12:1: LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider Proposed
Ordinance #2016-02, which would amend the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended, by replacing
Table 12-1: Land Development Plan.
Mr. Sudler moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2016-02 be acknowledged
by title only, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the
ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of January 25, 2016.)
Planner's Review
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
Proposed Amendments to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, noting that land use classification
amendments were proposed for 834 South State Street, a portion of the Kesselring Farm property,
and the Dover International Speedway, Inc. property. She noted that the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the map amendments.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Townshend advised that the Dover International Speedway
property would continue to be used for festivals. She noted that, although no permanent
improvements are proposed, they do have a long term arrangement with Red Frog Events for the
Firefly Music Festival and may consider constructing showers or restrooms on the property in the
future.
Mr. Hutchison asked if the State of Delaware had any issues with the proposal. Responding,
Mrs. Townshend stated that the State was more concerned with the proposed zoning and the
potential for another use. She advised that any site plan would require review through the State’s
Preliminary Land Use (PLUS) process.
Mr. Sudler asked what the worse case scenario could be under the proposed zone. Mrs. Townshend
advised that uses permitted in the proposed zone are an automobile race track, which they already
have, hotels, and indoor and outdoor amusements. She noted that it is a commercial zone that
focuses on the recreational aspects of commercial uses. Referring to the State’s concerns,
Mrs. Townshend advised that the State has had a longstanding policy of opposing expansion and
development east of State Route 1 and she did not anticipate expansion under the current
circumstances.
Mr. Neil stated that the biggest problem they have with the Firefly Festival relates to pedestrian
traffic along Persimmon Tree Lane blocking ambulances and police vehicles. He noted that they
are working very diligently with Dover Downs on that matter and hopefully have it rectified now.
Mr. Neil stated that he presumed that if they wanted to put in several permanent stages, they would
be permitted to do so. He advised that Dover Downs has been extremely sensitive to, and
cooperative with, the neighborhoods and their issues.
Referring to 834 South State Street, Mr. Anderson asked what was being done to mitigate possible
traffic issues and how the change in use would impact the alley behind the property. Responding,
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Mrs. Townshend stated that this property backs up to the medical arts building on Bradford Street
and access to it would be off of the alley. She noted that there are areas where there have been
concerns and complaints about speeding in the alley; however, there are not as many residential
neighbors in this area that would be affected. Mrs. Townshend stated that the alleys in this area are
pretty narrow, which makes speeding difficult. She also advised that studies of some of the areas
of complaints about speeding in alleys have shown that they were unwarranted, noting that the
smaller roadway gives the perception that cars are moving faster than they actually are. Mr. Hare
advised that this is a short alley and it is a little chopped up. He stated that he spoke with a few of
the residents and they had no issues. Mr. Hare advised that the neighbors anticipate that the property
will be upgraded and made to look a lot better than it does now.
Public Hearing
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Gregg Moore of Becker Morgan Group, representing Dover International Speedway, stated that
they are very much in favor of changing the land use classification from active agriculture to
commercial, since it is not being used for agriculture. Noting that the property is used for NASCAR
races and the Firefly Festival, and that parts of the property are in the City of Dover and other parts
are in Kent County, Mr. Moore advised that being in multiple jurisdictions creates confusion related
to dispatching emergency service agencies. He stated that Dover International Speedway is trying
to consolidate all of its lands under one zoning and one jurisdiction in the City of Dover. Mr. Moore
stated that they have no intentions of changing how they use the property and that there are no plans
to build hotels on the property, as has been reported.
Mr. Sudler asked how Dover International Speedway has been able to use the property for events
under the current agriculture zone and why they wanted to change the zone now. Responding,
Mr. Moore stated that they have been able to hold those events because the City’s Planning, Fire,
and Police Departments have been very cooperative. He noted that they have had to use temporary
facility permits to allow the events to occur, which is dissimilar from the actual operation of the
Speedway in the Recreational and Commercial (RC) zone. Mr. Moore advised that they currently
use patch work to make the events happen, and consolidating the zones, annexing the property, and
bringing everything under the City's control will eliminate the patch work.
Mr. Jack Kling of RE/MAX Horizons, representing the Kesselring family, stated that the planned
West Dover Connector route around and through the Kesselring property and the railroad to the side
of the property makes it a unique parcel that would be best suited for industrial use.
Mr. Michael Braun, owner of 834 South State Street, stated that the property is not particularly
suitable as a residence, which is its current zoning. He advised that it would be a substantial
improvement to convert the property for commercial operations, which the structure lends itself to.
There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing
closed.
Mr. Sudler stated that he would support the Comprehensive Plan amendments; however, he
expressed concern that it seemed as though the City sometimes picks and chooses who it is going
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to be flexible with when it comes to zoning. He felt that there needed to be flexibility across the
board.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendments. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hutchison and, by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes (Anderson, Sudler, Neil,
Lewis, Cole, Hare, Hutchison, and Slavin), and one abstention (Hosfelt), Council adopted
Ordinance #2016-02, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, BY
REPLACING MAP 12-1: LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dover, on February 9, 2009, adopted the 2008
Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Title 22, Section 702 of the Delaware Code; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Jack Markell, Governor of the State of Delaware, certified the 2008
Comprehensive Plan on April 24, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 Comprehensive Plan allows for an annual amendment process; and
WHEREAS, two property owners have requested amendments to the Land Development Plan Map
(Map 12-1) in accordance with the process set forth in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Office has prepared one amendment to the Land Development Plan Map
(Map 12-1);
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 16, 2016, after which the
Commission made a recommendation in regard to the amendments to the Land Development Plan
related to the above request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover
hereby amend the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended, by:
1. Replacing Map 12-1: Land Development Plan of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended
on November 23, 2009; March 14, 2011; April 11, 2011; March 12, 2012; March 10, 2014;
and April 13, 2015, with the referenced map presented to City Council on March 14, 2016.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-03 -
REZONING REQUEST FOR LANDS OF KESSELRING COMPANY, LLC AND OTHERS
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property,
consisting of 37.2+/- acres, located west of New Burton Road and the railroad corridor and including
the property located at 1436 New Burton Road. The properties are currently zoned R-20 (One-
Family Residence) and the proposed zoning is IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing)
(Tax Parcels: ED-05-085.00-01-07.00-000 and ED-05-085.00-01-07.00-001; Planning Reference: Z-16-02; Council
District 2).
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Mr. Hare moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2016-03 be acknowledged
by title only, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the
ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of January 25, 2016.)
Planner's Review
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning
Commission. She noted that this was the companion rezoning to the Comprehensive Plan
amendment related to the Kesselring property. Mrs. Townshend advised that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request.
Public Hearing
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and, by a unanimous roll call vote,
Council adopted Ordinance #2016-03, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED WEST OF NEW BURTON ROAD AND THE RAILROAD CORRIDOR AND
INCLUDING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1436 NEW BURTON ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use
of property described below from R-20 (One-Family Residence Zone) to IPM (Industrial Park
Manufacturing Zone).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
R-20 (One-Family Residence Zone) to IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone) on that
property located on the west side of New Burton Road west of the railroad corridor and
surrounded by the right-of-way for the West Dover Connector, consisting of 37.2+/- acres and
including the property located at 1436 New Burton Road, owned by Kesselring Company,
LLC and others.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-04 -
REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 834 SOUTH STATE STREET,
OWNED BY MICHAEL W. AND WINIFRED M. BRAUN
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property
located at 834 South State Street, consisting of 17,000+/- s.f, owned by Michael W. and
Winifred M. Braun. The property is currently zoned R-8 (One-Family Residence) and the proposed
zoning is C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office)
(Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.17-03-45.00-000; Planning Reference Z-16-03; Council District 2).
Mr. Hare moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2016-04 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 January 25, 2016.)
Planner's Review
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning
Commission. She noted that this was the companion rezoning to the Comprehensive Plan
amendment related to 834 South State Street. Mrs. Townshend advised that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request.
Public Hearing
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and, by a unanimous roll call vote
(Mr. Lewis absent), Council adopted Ordinance #2016-04, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 834 SOUTH STATE STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use
of property described below from R-8 (One-Family Residence Zone) to C-PO (Commercial and
Professional Office Zone).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
R-8 (One-Family Residence Zone) to C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) on
that property located at 834 South State Street, consisting of 17,000+/- S.F, owned by
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Michael W. and Winifred M. Braun. (Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.17-03-45.00-000; Planning Reference Z-
16-03; Council District 2)
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 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 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 the building immediately to the north had been demolished, there is construction fencing up,
and a fence between this site and the adjacent residential neighbors has been constructed. She noted
that the building permit application and the building plans for the improvements for this building
were received and staff is in the process of reviewing the building permit.
Mr. Neil moved to accept the report, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
PRESENTATION - 2015 DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. Gregory Moore, President, Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) reviewed highlights of the
2015 DDP Annual Report. He advised members that they receive a lot of support from the
community, as was demonstrated earlier in the meeting during the presentation to the Santa House
volunteers, and that it is gratifying to have so many people helping the DDP with their mission.
Mr. Moore stated that the DDP staff organized the St. Patrick’s Day Parade the previous weekend
and it brought a lot of people downtown. He also noted that they received grants worth $1.6M from
the Delaware Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Program to improve two
(2) blocks of North Street moving to the east towards the railroad tracks and Bradford Street from
Loockerman moving towards Wesley College. Mr. Moore advised that a $3M grant was used for
parking improvements and North Street improvements.
Mr. Moore noted that the State reached out to the DDP and asked how they could help. He advised
that the DDP met with the Governor and his staff and requested assistance with financing property
improvements, both residential and commercial, in the downtown area, which resulted in the
creation of the Downtown Development Districts. Mr. Moore stated that they were able to secure
funds for downtown Dover and are starting to see results.
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Mr. Moore advised that the DDP returned $75,000 of the $3M grant to the State of Delaware upon
completion of the planned projects. He noted that this money was unspent and they wanted to show
the State that the DDP was a good steward of the State’s money.
Mr. William Neaton, City of Dover Economic Development Director, referring to the Downtown
Development Districts, thanked Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community
Development, for preparing the application for the City. He noted that, once Dover was designated
as a Downtown Development District, he and Mrs. Townshend provided at least a dozen
presentations explaining the program. As a result, they received approval for two (2) major projects,
the Priscilla Block Building and the Habitat for Humanity projects. Mr. Neaton advised that seven
(7) minor projects ($250,000 or less) were also approved. He noted that, during the second round
of funding, five (5) large projects valued at $1.7M were approved and will be completed over the
course of the next two (2) to three (3) years.
Mr. Neaton advised that the DDP is involved with the farmer's market, which is in its fourth year,
and sponsors a community garden in the downtown development area. They are currently working
with NCALL on establishing gardens that will be maintained by the residents of the downtown area
to provide ready access to fresh produce.
Mr. Neaton noted that the DDP Promotions Committee put on the Capital Holiday Celebration, the
Home for the Holidays parade, and First Fridays, which were just expanded to First Weekends.
Mr. Neaton advised that the DDP supported the Dover Comicon, which has become a huge event,
and the Merchant's Committee of the Downtown Dover Partnership has expanded tremendously over
the past two (2) years, noting that their first two events were the OktDoverFest and the History,
Heritage and Hops event.
Mr. Neaton stated that the clean up of Loockerman Street from State Street to Governors Avenue
is being championed by a group called Destination Downtown Dover, which is made up of
merchants in the Downtown Dover Partnership. He also noted that the DDP has very active parking
and safety committees and advised that the cadet program has been a great success downtown.
Mr. Neaton stated that the genesis of the cadet program came from a meeting with some downtown
merchants who had security concerns.
Mr. Neaton advised that the DDP used a $15,000 USDA grant to provide seven (7) different
seminars on how to run and grow businesses. He noted that they will be providing another seminar
on how to use social media to improve a business. Mr. Neaton stated that the DDP is also the Small
Business Administration technical advisor and has assisted a number of businesses in securing loans
over the years. He advised that, in 2015, they assisted two (2) businesses in getting $120,000 worth
of loans.
Mr. Anderson thanked the DDP for the work that is being done and asked for an update on the
former Acme building. Responding, Mr. Moore advised that the building is for sale and there had
been serious interest. He noted that he and City staff have spoken with a developer that approached
them regarding funding programs. Mr. Moore stated that they are going to continue talks with that
developer and he hopes to bring a great project to that site. He noted that there is also interest in
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other DDP properties. Mr. Moore advised that the State funding is stimulating interest in properties
in the downtown area.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Moore stated that the purchase of three (3) problem properties
downtown by the City and the DDP shows developers that they are willing to make improvements,
and that is a benefit.
Mr. Sudler moved to accept the 2015 Downtown Dover Partnership Annual Report, seconded
by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
PRESENTATION - 2015 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. Theodore Henderson, Chair of the Human Relations Commission, reviewed highlights of the
2015 Human Relations Commission Annual Report.
Mr. Henderson advised that the Commission’s current initiative is conducting a human relation
survey. He noted that he and Commissioner McGiffin met with various members of City staff and
talked about diversity as it relates to employees’ relationships.
Mr. Sudler, noting that he is member of the State Human Relations Commission, advised that their
Chairperson, Calvin Christopher, looks forward to the commissions working together.
Council President Slavin thanked Mr. Henderson for his service to the community as a member and
Chair of the Human Relations Commission.
Mr. Sudler moved to accept the 2015 Human Relations Commission Annual Report, seconded
by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - FEBRUARY 23, 2016
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on February 23, 2016, at
6:00 p.m., with Council President Slavin presiding. Members of Council present
were Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Hosfelt (departed at 6:09 p.m. and returned
at 6:11 p.m.), Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lewis were
absent. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Blakeman
and Mrs. Stewart (Utility), and Ms. Maucher (Legislative, Finance, and
Administration). Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration) was
absent.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Hutchison presiding.
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Energy Management Contract Extension and Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
During the Regular Council meeting of November 23, 2015, Councilman Hutchison,
Chair of the Utility Committee, requested that the Electric Department Integrated
Resource Plan (IRP) Information Discussion be referred back to the Utility
Committee for further discussion. The request was unanimously approved by City
Council.
Mr. Kirk Betts, the City’s Power Supply Attorney, Betts & Holt, LLP, advised
members that The Energy Authority (TEA) had been handling the City’s power
supply management for nearly five (5) years and members must consider whether to
authorize Mr. Betts and his firm to negotiate a three (3) year extension of the City’s
contract with TEA. Mr. Betts explained that additional services that the City had
acquired through the employment of Mr. Harry Maloney, Electric Director, had
reduced the level of costs that TEA had incurred in serving the City. As a result,
preliminary discussions had been held about having TEA conduct and prepare an
IRP for the City. Mr. Betts noted that an IRP had been discussed in the past in
relation to changes in the PJM marketplace, as well as at the customer and consumer
level. For example, he explained that for the first time in recent memory, in looking
at power supply planning for the City, PJM was predicting no growth. This was not
because the City was not growing but because there were substantial changes in the
way energy is being used, such as significant changes in daily and overnight loads
due to the impact of compact fluorescents and LEDs. Mr. Betts stated that an IRP
would look at all of the changes in the marketplace, such as requirements for
renewable energy growing to 20% and its effect on how energy is bought and used,
as well as the potential introduction of batteries, which was moving at an accelerated
rate, allowed a lot more renewables, and could also affect planning for the future.
He stated that the idea would be to take into account what is happening on the
consumer, generating, and PJM market sides when planning to see what would be
the best proposal going forward for the City. He expressed the desire not to overstep
by building a power plant that is too large or that does not have the right type of fuel
for the future, noting that these are big decisions that incur a lot of liability over time.
Mr. Betts advised members that part of the transaction that had been proposed with
TEA was to extend their contract to allow enough time to prepare an IRP and to see
how viable the City’s plant is going into the future and to consider the changes that
were occurring.
Staff recommended that Mr. Kirk Betts, Betts & Holt LLP, be authorized to negotiate
up to a three (3) year extension of the TEA agreement, but amended to adjust the
monthly fee to reflect a modified scope of services, redefine the services, and to
negotiate such other terms as may be in the best interest of the City of Dover for the
extended term. The final negotiated extension will be brought back to the Utility
Committee and City Council for consideration.
Noting that PJM was projecting no growth, Mr. Blakeman questioned if other
financial forecasts or supplemental studies were available with the same findings.
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Responding, Mr. Betts stated that, although he could not cite specifics, everything
that he had been reading nationally supported these findings, with the exception of
the deep South where there was much more population growth. The Northeast and
Midwest showed relatively flat growth, again not because of population but because
of the way energy was being used today. Mr. Betts indicated that most people are
not projecting any significant growth and no new capacity requirements, other than
those being seen in the shift between coal and natural gas. He stated that new
appliances were using less energy and changes in lighting, which is a significant part
of the City’s daily load, were also contributing to the flatness. Mr. Betts explained
that significant growth of 3% or 5% had always been counted on in designing plans
for revenue purposes; however, this had not been happening over the past three (3)
or four (4) years. He stated that originally it was felt that the decline had been
caused by the recession; however, a far greater movement was actually happening.
This type of information was coming from consulting firms and the press all over.
Mr. Blakeman stated that historically when electric service prices went down, the
demand went up. He noted that the current drop in fuel prices should result in
decreases in electric charges, which historically had increased sales. Responding,
Mr. Betts stated that houses being built today have different insulation standards,
window standards, types of manufactured pipes, and heating systems, whether they
have electric furnaces, heat pumps, or gas furnaces. For example, he informed
members that he worked with a facility that just installed a heat pump that goes down
to 28 degrees before kicking into emergency power, noting that this used to be closer
to 40 or 45 degrees, which makes a big difference in terms of how load is managed.
Mr. Betts felt that the flatness and some of the reductions were the result of
movement toward more saturation of those changes and was not money-driven any
more.
Mr. Blakeman acknowledged this transition; however, he stated the desire for
confirmation so as not to rely on just one (1) report to make a decision, suggesting
possibly State-wide and regional economic forecasts for the next 10 years.
Responding, Mr. Betts stated his belief that the IRP would try to integrate this type
of information so that planning is done properly and efficiently by considering what
is happening, as opposed to what the City would like to do, and developing the best
recommendation from there.
In response to Mr. Hutchison as to whether the City had ever done an IRP in the past,
Mr. Betts explained that the City had done power supply planning, which is the
supply and generating side, as opposed to a fully integrated look.
Mr. Neil questioned how this might help the City to drop its commercial rates to
keep its commercial customers happy. Responding, Mr. Betts explained that this
would not be a rate study, such as that conducted by Burns & McDonnell that looks
at the cost of service for each type of customer, loads, voltages used, and where they
take delivery. The IRP is a different type of study that would be valuable in helping
customers by looking at trends, such as whether there is growth in the residential
sector, reductions in the commercial or industrial sectors, and how energy is used.
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This would allow the City to properly plan going forward and prevent it from
stepping into a power supply service plan that does not serve its customers well
financially. As an example, Mr. Betts recalled standing in the Council Chambers
before Calpine built its plant when it was being said that the City needed to build a
new plant. Had the City entered into a brand new type of construction for the size
plant that it would be allowed to build with the tax laws, etc., he felt it would
probably have been a relatively inefficient plant, causing its customers to pay
significant amounts of money well into the future for something that would be
essentially obsolete. Mr. Betts advised members that an IRP would help avoid the
mistakes of doing something before having the information on what should be done,
explaining that there would be several steps to the process. Data would be collected
about the marketplace and customers and what is happening with power supply
around the City and with customers. It would then be looked at to determine the best
way to serve customers and provide supply at the least cost going forward,
considering regulatory changes and the influence of the renewable resources,
potentially including batteries and solar-run homes. Mr. Betts noted that this would
be a way to get the right answers but it could not be promised that it would fix
commercial customers’ rates. The IRP process would provide assurances that the
City would not end up making a mistake that results in higher than necessary
charges.
Ms. Stewart questioned if the IRP would take into consideration the needs of other
members of the Delaware Municipal Energy Corporation (DEMEC) and other
municipalities and how they do their purchasing with the increasing renewable
requirements. She asked if there was any chance for economies of scale working
with other municipalities. Responding, Mr. Betts stated that the first question would
be what the issues are in the City’s own service territory and the second would be to
bring TEA into this, since TEA works with a large variety of municipal utilities and
is probably the largest of any of the consulting firms that performs this type of work.
Mr. Betts indicated that the City was counting on TEA to bring their institutional
knowledge to the City’s table and apply that knowledge, as they do with their
monthly reports, so that the City would not be trying to recreate the wheel. He felt
that economies of scale could be seen by using TEA. Mr. Betts noted an additional
economy in that TEA knows the City’s loads well after working with the City and
managing its load, and would bring an instantaneous data resource that another entity
would have to build. As for whether a DEMEC type of approach would work,
Mr. Betts stated his understanding that DEMEC had done its own studies collectively
and was willing to provide information to the City as to the City’s relationship with
DEMEC, and this would be an information resource that TEA would use.
Mr. Hare questioned if the IRP would advise members whether the City should be
in or out of the power business or build a new plant. Responding, Mr. Betts stated
that an IRP is not generally about whether or not to be in power supply but provides
data and the information that leads to making a decision about whether or not to do
this. The intent of the study would not be to make a decision or make a
recommendation one way or another.
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In regard to Mr. Hare’s question as to whether TEA was the best entity to do this,
Mr. Betts expressed his opinion that it was. Noting his and staff’s desire to be
competitive about what the City does, Mr. Betts stated that there was a question of
timeliness since TEA’s contract would expire in six (6) months or less. In addition,
he indicated that there was money left on the table because of Mr. Maloney’s
presence and the integration of the work that Mr. Maloney had done at the power
plant. This was money that had not been spent, and TEA agreed it should applied
to the City’s contract in a different way. Mr. Betts felt there was an opportunity to
extract that value through the IRP and stated he would hate to see the City lose the
value of the money on the table with TEA by getting another firm. Mr. Betts
encouraged members to look at this seriously because there was a value that could
be negotiated to not only get a study but a lower rate because of the presence of
Mr. Maloney and his power plant experience. He felt these two (2) factors made it
worth looking at TEA’s services rather than going out to bid.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Betts confirmed that TEA is experienced in doing IRPs,
noting that his firm had reviewed their IRPs and found them reasonable.
Noting that Mr. Betts would be compensated, Mr. Blakeman asked if there was a
range of compensation for the study. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that Mr. Betts
is paid through an hourly rate and his compensation is identified as a line item under
legal expenses in the Electric budget. He indicated that he did not bring those
numbers with him tonight; however, they were basically the same as his services had
been in the past. Mr. Koenig advised members that Mr. Betts is paid well but the
City has high expectations, stating his belief that $100,000 was identified for legal-
related expenses for the Electric Fund and this would fall into that category.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that the anticipated range for the value
of an IRP was estimated at between $100,000 and $200,000.
Mr. Betts stated that his firm had kept its fees at the same level for almost 15 years,
and would challenge anybody else to do so. He estimated that it would probably take
no more than 20 hours to negotiate this contract, noting that there was already a form
of the contract and the concepts had been discussed with TEA. Mr. Betts noted that
Betts & Holt had raised the question of pulling the value of Mr. Maloney’s work out
of the contract, since it essentially involved doing what TEA’s engineer used to have
to do, and Betts and Holt had already started in many ways pulling the value together
for the City in order to be able to negotiate. He did not believe that the amount
would be protracted, estimating the cost at less than $10,000 to negotiate this and
probably even much less than that to pull the contract all the way through. Mr. Betss
indicated that the money for this service was already in the existing contract because
Mr. Maloney had saved the City approximately $100,000 of value by taking over
parts of the contract. The goal was to pull this out of the existing contract and roll
it into an IRP; therefore, $100,000 had already been paid. Mr. Betts indicated that
the estimated value was $178,000; however, Betts & Holt was working on obtaining
the IRP at no additional cost to the City.
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The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation that
Mr. Kirk Betts be authorized to negotiate up to a three (3) year extension of The
Energy Authority (TEA) agreement, amended to adjust the monthly fee to reflect a
modified scope of services, redefine the services, and to negotiate such other terms
as may be in the best interest of the City of Dover for the extended term. The final
negotiated extension will be brought back to the Utility Committee and City Council
for consideration.
By consent agenda, Mr. Lewis moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
Annexation Request - 1102 South State Street, Owned by Capitol Cleaners and
Launderers, Inc.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed a Petition to Annex and Rezone Property located at 1102 South State Street
consisting of 6,331 S.F.+/- and owned by Capitol Cleaners & Launderers, Inc. She
explained that this is a developed property located across from the Carroll’s Corner
Shopping Center in the City’s Category 1 high priority annexation area with a
proposed zoning classification of C-2A, Limited Central Commercial.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the property line goes through the building,
and the front portion of the building is on the property proposed for annexation. The
remainder of the building on the rear property has a different owner and is not
proposed for annexation. Mrs. Townshend indicated that the subject property
currently is served by City of Dover electric and water utilities. The property owner
wishes to extend sanitary sewer service to the property, which is available from the
neighboring property, and the property owner is working with the owner to the north
to get easements in place to extend the sewer service. Mrs. Townshend indicated
that staff was supportive of the annexation because the property is located in the
City’s high priority annexation area and the City has the capacity to provide utility
services.
Staff recommended proceeding with the annexation.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Lewis moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare
presiding.
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Proposed Ordinance #2016-11 Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article VI -
Exemptions; Board of Assessments Appeals, Section 102-182 - Authority to
Exempt Real Property from Taxation
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that he was present on behalf of
Mrs. Cheryl Bundek, Tax Assessor, to discuss administrative issues related to
delinquent taxes. He noted that the City had a substantial delinquent tax list and he
and Mrs. Bundek and Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and
Community Development, met with Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, last
fall to discuss ways to help reduce this outstanding balance. It was found that there
had been a number of subdivisions with Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) that
were disbanded or developers who went defunct during development.
Mr. Koenig explained that there were areas of community or private open space in
the City that had never been dedicated to homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and
were currently on the City’s tax rolls. Staff was looking for a path forward to make
these properties tax-exempt, which would have occurred had the developers followed
through with dedicating them to the HOAs. Mr. Koenig advised members that
Proposed Ordinance #2016-11, amending Sec. 202-182, included language that
Mrs. Bundek and Mr. Pepper had provided that stated, "The City Assessor shall be
empowered to grant tax exemption to and waive delinquent taxes on real property
which has been required by the City of Dover to be set aside for public parkland or
open space once the subdivision/phase of subdivision has reached 80% completion
and/or street dedication, whichever occurs first, in concurrence with the City
Manager. Any outstanding penalty or interest incurred as a result of unpaid taxes on
said property shall be forgiven."
Mr. Koenig stated that this amendment would provide an administrative path going
forward to forgive delinquent taxes on these types of properties. Referring to the
“Open Space Delinquent Accounts” report, he advised members that the ordinance
would relate to properties in Westover and Heatherfield East, a small joint venture
in Fox Meadows, as well as property owned by Robino-Sea Chase, LLC, with a total
of just under $42,000 in outstanding taxes on these properties. With the adoption of
this ordinance, these taxes could be wiped clean, the delinquent tax burden on the
City of Dover could be reduced, and there would be an administrative remedy to take
care of this problem in the future. Mr. Koenig stated that staff considered this to be
an administrative clean-up of a longstanding problem.
Mr. Neil stated his understanding that this land was supposed to be parkland or used
for recreation and questioned if it was being used for this purpose. Responding,
Mr. Koenig stated, for example, that in the early 1990's, a planned neighborhood
design was completed for the Village of Westover which required a substantial
amount of open space. This encompassed an estimated 20 plus acres of private open
space that included walking paths, stormwater management ponds, and buffer areas
between subdivisions that was intended to be dedicated to the HOA. Because the
developer went bankrupt at some point, several pieces of the private open space were
never turned over by deed to the HOA. Mr. Koenig stated his belief that the HOA
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was mowing the grass and cleaning up the trash; however, they felt they had no
responsibility for associated taxes, noting that private open space is exempt from
taxes once turned over to the HOA. The Proposed Ordinance would not resolve the
issue of actual ownership by deed but would resolve the associated delinquent tax
issue. Mr. Koenig stated his belief that Heatherfield East had a small area of private
open space that was less than one (1) acre, and other open spaces were very small
residual pieces of land that may have trees but no associated maintenance. The
Stoney Creek land included the stormwater management pond area. He informed
members that these were pieces of land that cannot be built on by the ordinance or
the plat of the subdivision and were just sitting and being taxed, indicating that this
was a ghosting of taxes.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Koenig stated that the communities or associated
properties were maintaining these areas but not paying taxes on them.
In response to Ms. Maucher as to whether the provided list included all of the
properties that would fall under this exemption, Mr. Koenig stated that these were
all the properties that would currently qualify. By adopting this ordinance, these
properties would be wiped off the list. If a new subdivision started construction and
met the criteria for the property to become tax exempt, this could be done
administratively from this point forward with the adoption of the ordinance.
Responding to Ms. Maucher, Mr. Koenig confirmed that when a subdivision is built,
it is private property owned by the developer who is responsible for taxes on the
open space until such time as it is moved to the HOA. For example, he stated that
if a new 40-lot subdivision had five (5) acres of private open space that included
stormwater management ponds and park areas, staff would recommend that it stay
taxable until the developer reaches 80% completion or turns the development over
to the HOA. The developer would have a financial reason to want to progress in the
development of the community since they have to pay taxes for the raw land. If the
developer did not have to pay for the private open space, he would only be paying
for platted lots, and the City wants to compel completion as soon as possible. Mr.
Koenig noted that roads and utilities are not dedicated until a subdivision is about
80% complete under most circumstances. Staff’s intent was to try to tie the tax
exemption to the time when the utilities and roads would typically be dedicated to
the City of Dover.
Ms. Maucher expressed concern that writing in the possibility for an exemption for
forgiveness would encourage the developer not to pay because that exemption exists.
In response, Mr. Koenig indicated that the exemption only exists from an
administrative standpoint. If the developer did not pay on open space for which he
had been carrying multiple years of delinquent property taxes, when he went to
dedicate the infrastructure the City would require payment of all the back property
taxes. He assured members that the City has a collection method as long as the
developer stays a viable entity.
Staff recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2016-11.
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The Committee recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2016-11 Amending
Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article VI - Exemptions; Board of Assessment Appeals,
Section 102-182 - Authority to Exempt Real Property from Taxation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Lewis moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent). (The First
Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).
Acknowledgment of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Violations - Dover
Youth Advisory Committee
Mr. Hare stated, for the record, that there had been Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) violations by the Youth Advisory Committee.
Mr. Slavin informed members that the City had self-reported these FOIA violations
in the past.
During the Council meeting, Mr. Hare, Chair of the Committee, advised that there have been
three (3) Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) violations related to the Youth Advisory
Committee. He stated the need for the Committee to ensure that they provide the minutes of its
meetings. Mr. Hare suggested that if the minutes are not received, they should discuss what they
will do moving forward, noting that they cannot have a committee that cannot provide its minutes.
Mr. Sudler asked who was responsible for taking the minutes. Responding, Mr. Anderson, liaison
member of the Committee, advised that a member of the Youth Advisory Committee is the secretary.
Noting that City staff prepares minutes for the Human Relations Commission, Mr. Sudler asked if
the City should offer the same consideration to the Youth Advisory Committee. Responding,
Council President Slavin stated that it was his understanding that when the Youth Advisory
Committee was established, it was incumbent upon them to create their own minutes.
Mr. Hare noted that the Committee has been provided a recording device and tapes to record the
meetings. Mr. Anderson stated that the City Clerk’s Office was in possession of the recordings. He
stated that he had some suggestions for improvements that he would like to take to the Committee
of the Whole, such as making amendments and recruiting an adult member responsible for recording
the meetings.
Responding to Council President Slavin, Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, stated that, to her
knowledge, the Clerk’s Office had not received the recordings for the Youth Advisory Committee
meetings.
Council President Slavin advised that his rule is that the City has no violations of FOIA as a body,
nor our Committees nor our Commissions. It is not something that we tolerate. He stated that he
appreciated the concerns that Councilman Hare raised and that he thought they needed to set a date
by which we get these recordings. Council President Slavin stated that we either have a Committee
that is going to play by the rules of government or we make a decision going forward.
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Mr. Cole agreed and suggested a 30 day progress report on the meeting minutes.
Mr. Hare noted that a Youth Advisory Committee meeting was coming up requested that those
minutes be included in the packet for the next Council meeting.
Mr. Cole moved to have a progress report on the Youth Advisory Committee’s reporting of
their minutes at the second Council meeting in April. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler
and unanimously carried.
Mr. Sudler moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded
by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS - JANUARY 2016
By motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Cole, 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
Referring to the Police Chief's Report, Mr. Hosfelt stated that he reviewed the report and appreciated
all of the effort that went into it. He noted that the traffic arrest numbers were up and traffic crashes
were down. Mr. Hosfelt stated that he had some concerns with the fact that the complaint numbers
for burglaries and robberies were up and requested Chief Bernat to provide an explanation.
Police Chief Paul Bernat explained that the overall complaints were increased by 631 compared to
the same time last year. He noted that an officer was receiving death threats; therefore, every
two (2) hours officers were going out and checking his residence. Chief Bernat advised that
checking every two (2) hours in a 24 hour day is 12 times a day for 31 days, which equals 372 extra
complaints. He stated that the additional 259 were due to an uptick in several things, such as
burglaries, which are at 31 for the first quarter compared with 81 total burglaries last year. Chief
Bernat advised that they have solved 22 of the burglaries, which is an extraordinary clearance rate
of 71%.
Chief Bernat stated that there have been 17 robberies, compared with 50 last year, and 12 have been
cleared, at a rate of 71%. Additionally, there have been eight (8) shootings and two (2) have been
cleared, at a rate of 25%. Chief Bernat noted that, of those eight (8), only four (4) victims were
cooperative.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Chief Bernat stated that the increases are definitely related to drugs, noting
that marijuana is up over 100%, cocaine is up 185%, and heroin is up 875%.
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Mr. Sudler asked if Chief Bernat had met with the Dover Elks Lodge yet. Chief Bernat advised that
they reached out to them but were having difficulty finding the management.
Mr. Hosfelt moved to accept the Police Chief’s Monthly Report for January 2016. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
SETTING OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS
Staff recommended that the 2016 Property Assessment Appeals be scheduled for May 23, 2016
through May 27, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; May 31, 2016 through June 3, 2016 from
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; and one (1) evening (if needed). Members were advised that the hearing
times are subject to change.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the dates and times recommended by staff for the 2016
Property Assessment Appeals, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
EVALUATION OF BIDS - ANIMAL BOARDING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised that the City of Dover Police Department was notified in
December that the Kent County SPCA, operating as the First State Animal Shelter and SPCA, would
no longer accept animals as of December 31, 2015 and the City was given 30 days to find an
acceptable alternative. Mr. Koenig stated that, based on that correspondence, staff initiated
conversations with both the Office of Animal Welfare at the State level and the Chester County
SPCA, which is the statewide vendor for animal housing and control. The statewide contract was
issued through a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was part of the State bidding process. Because
the City of Dover has its own animal control program, the City was included in that contract. Mr.
Koenig advised that staff did not anticipate the First State Animal Shelter going out of business. He
noted that they have changed their business model to more of a boarding and doggy day care facility
going forward and will no longer have a role in the sheltering of animals that are picked up under
the animal control program.
Mr. Koenig advised that staff had a telephone conference with Mr. Adam Lamb, Director, Chester
County SPCA and, based on that conversation, the City entered into a 90-day contract for animal
holding services. He stated that the contract will expire on March 31, 2016 and he proposed an
extension of the contract through June 30, 2017 to allow time to develop a long-term solution for
animal boarding services. Mr. Koenig advised that there are several options available, including
bidding with the next round of State contracts for this service or another vending arrangement.
Mr. Koenig stated that the estimated amount of the contract is $5,000 a month, which will be paid
from the existing budget. He noted that the monthly fee for animal boarding services has been
included in the draft budget, estimating the housing of 200 animals per year. Mr. Koenig advised
that the numbers are being refined by the City’s animal control officer because the actual numbers
are in the 160 to 170 range, which affects potential pricing going forward.
Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to complete negotiations and execute a contract
with the Chester County SPCA for a contract period of April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 at a
target price of $5,000 per month for animal boarding services referenced in the draft agreement.
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Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Koenig stated that the only other contractor he talked to was the
board president of the First State Animal Shelter and SPCA. He noted that other vendors were not
called because, based on his discussions with the animal control officer and members of the Police
Department, the Chester County SPCA is the only vendor in the state. Mr. Koenig advised that the
Action Form should have indicated that they were the sole vendor.
Mr. Hare asked who Kent County uses for animal boarding services. Mr. Koenig stated that they
use the Chester County SPCA, the statewide vendor for these services. He advised that the services
were taken over by the State of Delaware and Kent County pays Chester County directly because
they were part of the statewide bidding of services.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that, to his knowledge, Dover and Wilmington are the
only two (2) municipalities that have their own animal control program. Mr. Hare suggested
consideration be given to letting the County or State provide this service for the City of Dover,
noting that residents pay County taxes for this service. Mr. Koenig stated that it could be
considered; however, there are a lot of intricacies to this issue.
Mr. Anderson asked how long it would take to evaluate the option to let the County provide this
service for the City. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that it could be considered when the statewide
contract is up for renewal. He noted that the City’s animal control officer has a good relationship
with the community because he is good about getting the animals back to their owners. Mr. Koenig
advised that there have been complaints that animals taken to the Chester County SPCA are not kept
long enough to provide an opportunity for recovery by the owners.
Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Koenig stated that, although it is called Chester County SPCA, the
animals are actually taken to the Animal Inn in Smyrna, Delaware.
Mr. Hosfelt asked how much the City of Wilmington pays per year for this service. Police Chief
Paul Bernat indicated that the City of Wilmington pays $50,000 per month, or $600,000 per year.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Koenig stated that he did not think they had an option for the next year
and that extending this contract was the option the City needed to take for this year to evaluate the
best method going forward.
Mr. Hare asked if the pet owner had to pay a fee to get their animal back. Mr. Koenig advised that
he thought there were fees. He reiterated that the City’s animal control officer makes every attempt
to return the animal. Mr. Koenig stated that if the dog has a microchip, the officer can obtain the
name and location of that animal and try to return the animal to the residence.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of Staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
complete negotiations and execute a contract with the Chester County SPCA for a contract
period of April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 at a target price of $5,000 per month for animal
boarding services referenced in the draft agreement. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hutchison and carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes (Sudler, Neil, Cole, Hosfelt, Hare,
Hutchison, and Slavin) and two (2) no (Anderson and Lewis).
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APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN - DOWNTOWN
DOVER PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS - WENDIE VESTFALL (TO FILL THE
UNEXPIRED TERM OF CINDY SMALL - DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS
REPRESENTATIVE - TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2018)
Mayor Christiansen recommended the appointment of Wendie Vestfall to serve on the Downtown
Dover Partnership Board of Directors for a term to expire May 2018 (to fill the unexpired term of
Cindy Small).
By consent agenda, Mr. Lewis moved for approval of the appointment of Wendie Vestfall, as
recommended by Mayor Christiansen. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-11
Council President Slavin reminded the public that copies of the Proposed Ordinance are available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Final
action by Council on the Proposed Ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of March
28, 2016.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
< ORDINANCE #2016-11 AMENDING CHAPTER 102 - TAXATION, ARTICLE VI -
EXEMPTIONS; BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS, SECTION 102-182 -
AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT REAL PROPERTY FROM TAXATION
(Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee)
ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST/FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
#2016-12 - PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1411 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE AND 1417
SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE, OWNED BY HEARTLAND DELAWARE, INC.
A request was received for annexation and rezoning of properties located at 1411 South Governors
Avenue, consisting of 0.2158+/- acres (Parcel C) and 1417 South Governors Avenue, consisting of
0.4497+/- acres (Parcel D), owned by Heartland Delaware, Inc. These properties are currently zoned
BG - General Business District (Kent County zoning classification) and the proposed zoning is C-4
- Highway Commercial (City of Dover zoning classification). Staff recommended that the request
be referred to the Utility Committee on March 29, 2016; the Planning Commission on
April 18, 2016; and that a public hearing be set for May 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
(Tax Parcels: ED-00-086.09-01-21.00-000 (Parcel C) and ED-00-086.09-01-22.00-000 (Parcel D);
Planning Reference: AX-16-02).
Mr. Hare moved for referral, as recommended, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
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< ORDINANCE #2016-12 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1411 AND 1417 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE
ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST/FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
#2016-13 - PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO STATE ROUTE 1 AND
SURROUNDING THE INTERSECTION OF LEIPSIC ROAD AND PERSIMMON TREE
LANE (THREE (3) UNADDRESSED LOTS OF A SINGLE PARCEL) AND PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1229 PERSIMMON TREE LANE, OWNED BY DOVER INTERNATIONAL
SPEEDWAY, INC.
A request was received for annexation and rezoning of property located adjacent to State Route 1
and surrounding the intersection of Leipsic Road and Persimmon Tree Lane (three (3) unaddressed
lots of a single parcel), consisting of 5.67+/- acres (Lot 8), 10.21+/- acres (Lot 9), and 13.69+/- acres
(Lot 10A) and property located at 1229 Persimmon Tree Lane, consisting of 228.86+/- acres (Lot 18),
owned by Dover International Speedway, Inc. These properties are currently zoned AR -
Agricultural Residential (Kent County zoning classification) and the proposed zoning is RC -
Re c r e a t i o n a l a n d Comme r ci a l ( C i t y o f D o v e r z o n i n g c l a s s i f i c a t i o n ) .
(Tax Parcels: LC-00-058.00-01-29.00-000 (Lots 8, 9, and 10A) and LC-00-058.00-01-02.00-000 (Lot 18); Planning
Reference: AX-16-03).
Mr. Hare moved for referral, as recommended, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
< ORDINANCE #2016-13 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
THREE (3) UNADDRESSED LOTS OF A SINGLE PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ADJACENT TO STATE ROUTE 1 AND SURROUNDING THE INTERSECTION OF
LEIPSIC ROAD AND PERSIMMON TREE LANE, AND PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1229 PERSIMMON TREE LANE
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-07
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
February 22, 2016. Council President Slavin reminded members of the public that copies of the
Proposed Ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers.
Mr. Hutchison moved that the Final Reading of the Proposed Ordinance be acknowledged by
title only, seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and unanimously carried.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised that the budget amendment includes all of the known
revenue adjustments for this budget year; it includes the audited carry forward balances and project
balances to true up the FY '16 budget for the general fund; and it includes some adjustments to items
such as transfer tax revenue, which are coming in higher than anticipated. Mr. Koenig stated that
all of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract language, as well as the Dover Organization of
Employees (DOE) contract language, is included.
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By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Hutchison, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote,
adopted Ordinance #2016-07 (Exhibit #2).
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that staff is continuing to work on the collection of revenues
related to utility billing and trying to emphasize the need for the City’s customers to get within the
21-day payment window. He also advised that staff is beginning work on the delinquent tax
balances and the correlation with rental permit licenses and the implementation of the Clean Hands
ordinances. Mr. Koenig advised that a number of properties have been scheduled for monition sales.
Mr. Koenig reminded members of the Proposed Ordinance that will allow the City to write off some
uncollectible open space tax delinquencies, which will provide a more realistic value of expected
collections. He noted that other staff members are cross checking transactions with some of the
customers to ensure money is being collected. Mr. Koenig stated that this has been an important
issue due to the backlog of delinquency and staff is making progress in this area and will continue
to do so.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Neil reminded members that, recently, the City of Dover received some very negative publicity
in the newspapers from a youth soccer organization which raised some questions in his mind, such
as how many of these young people who are involved in the program are actually from the City of
Dover. Mr. Neil stated that he requested Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and
Community Development, to request the information by notarized list of addresses. He was also
concerned with the monies that were collected by, presumably, a nonprofit or not for profit
organization. Mr. Neil stated that he would like to see how that money basically was disbursed to
determine whether the City was getting a fair return on the use of the fields or if the fields were too
expensive.
Mr. Neil advised that, since that time, all members of Council received a letter from the Dover
YMCA expressing the fact that the use of those same fields has enabled them to expand their
program, and they were very highly complimentary. He stated that he is very disturbed because the
letter from the YMCA will not get the same publicity as the original story from the people who
complained. Mr. Neil asked if Mrs. Townshend had heard from them yet. Responding,
Mrs. Townshend advised that she had sent the request but had not received the information yet.
Mr. Anderson announced that the City of Dover lost a great advocate for cost containment with the
recent passing of Gregory Mazzotta.
Mr. Lewis wished his constituents and the residents of the City of Dover a happy Easter and
St. Patrick’s day.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of March 14, 2016, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - PLAN4Health
Exhibit #2 - Ordinance #2016-07 - Second Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2015/2016
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular City Council Meeting of 03/14/2016
Plan4Health for Dover and
Kent County
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About Plan4Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‐funded partnership
with American Planning Association and the American Public Health
Association
• $2.25 million in funding to 17 new local coalitions around the United
States through its Plan4Health initiative
• Funding aimed to combat two determinants of chronic disease—lack
of physical activity and lack of access to nutritious foods
• Local and state coalitions working to advance public health through
better planning and partnerships, specifically through leveraging skills
and evidence‐based strategies
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Award to Delaware Chapters of APA and APHA
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Leadership Team
• David Edgell, AICP, Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination
• Michelle Eichinger, MS, MPA, Designing4Health
• Tim Gibbs, MPH, Delaware Public Health Association
• Mary Ellen Gray, AICP, Kent County Division of Planning
• Patti Miller, MPP, Nemours Children’s Health System / DE HEAL
• Bill Swiatek, AICP, Wilmington Area Planning Council
• Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, City of Dover Planning
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Focus Area: City of Dover and Kent County
• Chronic disease associated with lack of physical activity and unhealthy
diet is a nationwide issue.
• We had to select an area within the State to focus on.
• Kent County was selected because
• Diverse population
• Data indicates some health disparities that could be attributed to the two
main grant criteria (physical activity, healthy diet)
• Strong local government planning processes (Dover, Kent County, towns)
• APA members active in planning for local governments
• Desire to help Kent County residents be the healthiest in Delaware!
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Focus Area: City of Dover and Kent County
• Rationale
• County with highest adult obesity
rate (34.1%)
• Obesity is a result of poor diet
and/or limited physical activity;
contributes to heart disease,
diabetes, stroke, hypertension,
and some cancers
• Total unemployment at 6.9% (6.1%
DE and 5.0% US)
• Nearly 13% of the population live
below the Federal Poverty Line
(11.7% DE and 15.4% US)
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Focus Area: City of Dover and Kent County
• Built Environment
• The environment is a predictor of
healthy eating and physical activity
• Kent County is home to a handful of
USDA‐defined Food Deserts—in
Clayton, Wyoming, Viola, and
Harrington.
• Kent County’s 85.8 miles of on‐and‐
off‐road trails are the fewest per
county in the state (New Castle
County has 382 miles of trails and USDA‐Defined Food Desert: Harrington
Sussex County has 180 trail miles)
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The Socio‐Ecological Approach Social Norms
and Values
Home and Family Food and
Beverage Industry
School
Sectors of Agriculture
Community Influence
Education
Work Site
Media
Healthcare
Government
Behavioral
Settings Public Health
Systems
Genetics Healthcare
Industry
Psychosocial Individual
Business and
Other Personal Factors Workers
Factors
Land Use and
Food and Physical Transportation
Beverage Intake Activity Leisure and
Recreation
Energy Intake Energy Expenditure
Energy Balance
Note: Adapted from “Preventing Childhood
Obesity.” Institute of Medicine, 2005.
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Delaware Plan4Health Project
• Implement a systems change
approach in how comprehensive plans
are updated
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Delaware Plan4Health Project
• Create a model to ensure health and
equity are integrated in planning for
communities statewide. The model
will address opportunities for:
• Physical activity by increasing access to
parks and recreation facilities and
improving sidewalk/bicycle connectivity
and infrastructure
• Healthy eating by increasing
accessibility, affordability and availability
of healthy foods
• Improved land use patterns and urban
design to facilitate the above
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Project Strategies
1. Enhance existing organizational capacity to implement and monitor
Plan4Health grant activities
2. Establish a comprehensive communications and information
dissemination plan for Plan4Health working group, interested
stakeholders and the general public
3. Conduct health and equity assessments focusing on policy, systems, and
environmental factors through the resident input, land use design and
policy analysis, and health risk data
4. Conduct planning and design charrettes in two representative
communities in the Dover and Kent County
5. Establish a comprehensive design and policy guidance that includes
community design, land use planning, active living and food security in
community settings
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Project Phases
• Phase 1: Data Collection and Analysis
• Household survey and health equity
assessments on land uses and policies
• Oversampling in few ZIP codes
• Phase 2: Planning Charrettes
• Two charrettes
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Project Phases
• Phase 3: Charrettes and Analysis Synthesis
• Guidance document for the City of Dover and Kent
County
• Planning and policy priorities
• Design renderings
• Phase 4: Information Dissemination
• Social Media
• Publications, including Delaware Public Health
Journal
• Presentations
• www.deplan4health.org
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Phase 1: Data Collection and Analysis
• Household phone survey
• Health status
• Behavioral Patterns
• Environmental Determinants
• Safety
• Transportation
• Food Security
• Parks and Recreation
• Health Equity Assessment
• Planning policies
• Land Uses
• Food Environment
• Physical Activity Opportunities
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Phase 2: Planning Charrettes
• Identify two areas to focus on planning charrettes based on data analyses
• Within the City of Dover
• Within Kent County, outside of Dover
• Present preliminary health equity data findings and maps
• Community exercise to identify priorities around:
• Active transportation
• Active Recreation
• Food Access
• Design Guidance
• Model practices and policies
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Phase 3: Charrettes and Analysis Synthesis
• Guidance document for the City of Dover and Kent County
• Planning and policy priorities
• Design renderings
• Recommendations for communities that participate in charrettes
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Phase 4: Information Dissemination
• Social Media/Internet
• www.deplan4health.org
• Twitter: @deplan4health
• Instragram:
• Facebook:
• Publications
• Delaware Journal of Public Health
• American Planning Association
• Presentations
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Project Outcomes
• Guidance Toolkit for City of Dover and Kent
County Comprehensive Plan Updates
• Recommendations for local communities that
participate in charrettes
• Model in integrating health and equity in
comprehensive plans
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Next Steps…
• Administer community survey
• Health equity assessment of
land uses and policies
• Identify priority areas in Dover
and Kent County
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Save the Date!
Delaware Plan4Health Health Equity Presentation
Wednesday May 4, 2016
Dover – exact time and location TBD
Agenda: review results of survey, mapping, data analysis
and health equity report for Kent County. This event will
kick off the process of selecting representative
communities in Dover and Kent County for detailed
planning studies (aka “charrettes”)
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Contact Information
David Edgell, Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination
Email: david.edgell@state.de.us
Phone: (302) 739‐3090
Tim Gibbs, Delaware Public Health Association
Email: tgibbs@delamed.org
Phone: (302) 733‐3919
Michelle Eichinger, Designing4Health
Email: meichinger@live.com
Phone: (302) 293‐0110
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular City Council Meeting of 03/14/2016
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2016-07
2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Seven Million Sixty Two Thousand Eight Hundred
dollars ($47,062,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
GENERAL FUND
CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2015-2016
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,977,500 $ 4,820,400
RECEIPTS
FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 702,300 724,300
INVESTMENT INCOME 35,000 105,200
LIBRARY REVENUES 72,000 72,000
KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 450,000 450,000
BUSINESS LICENSES 1,425,000 1,459,000
PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,436,300 1,436,300
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 22,700 22,700
POLICE EXTRA DUTY 533,000 533,000
PROPERTY TAXES 12,844,500 12,844,500
BID REVENUE 49,700 49,700
RECREATION REVENUE 149,000 149,000
FRANCHISE FEE 672,300 672,300
SANITATION FEES 2,580,000 2,580,000
RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 93,700 93,700
COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,065,100 1,065,100
RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 22,130,600 22,256,800
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 1,492,700 1,501,800
INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,738,500 3,763,500
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,231,200 5,265,300
GRANTS:
POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 74,400 74,400
POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
MISC GRANT REVENUE 25,000 25,000
VERIZON RESERVE 50,000 50,000
GRANTS SUBTOTAL 747,900 747,900
TRANSFERS FROM:
TRANSFER TAX 1,340,000 1,986,100
MUNICIPAL STREET AID 564,200 673,100
CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 450,000 450,000
WATER/WASTEWATER 850,000 850,000
ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
OTHER RESERVES 13,200 13,200
TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,217,400 13,972,400
TOTAL REVENUES 41,327,100 42,242,400
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 45,304,600 $ 47,062,800
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT (CONTINUED)
GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2015-2016
2015/16 2015/16
DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
CITY CLERK $ 383,400 $ 387,200
COUNCIL 118,100 118,100
TAX ASSESSOR 234,800 238,200
FIRE 745,400 745,400
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,210,300 1,212,000
LIBRARY 1,510,000 1,516,000
RECREATION 729,500 735,700
LIFE SAFETY 482,200 483,000
CODE ENFORCEMENT 419,400 421,800
PLANNING 534,000 539,800
INSPECTIONS 664,700 724,400
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 238,000 238,000
POLICE 15,159,000 15,882,400
POLICE EXTRA DUTY 602,400 602,400
STREETS 674,500 675,400
SANITATION 2,157,900 2,176,600
CITY MANAGER 750,300 756,800
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 704,800 711,900
FINANCE 978,500 989,100
PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 626,800 630,000
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 707,500 719,700
PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 181,400 181,400
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 560,200 565,000
FLEET MAINTENANCE 768,500 768,500
CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,120,100 1,136,800
HUMAN RESOURCES 383,900 390,700
MAYOR 76,100 76,100
DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 32,721,700 33,622,400
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE 660,800 669,400
CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 70,000 70,000
MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 25,000 25,000
INSURANCE 690,000 690,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,895,600 1,567,700
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 520,100 197,200
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 15,000 10,600
UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 50,000 50,000
STREET LIGHTS 797,700 797,700
NEW STREET PROPERTIES ACQUISITIONS - 240,400
OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,724,200 4,318,000
TRANSFERS
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 2,625,400 2,625,400
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE - 229,600
APPROP. TO THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION FUND - 594,300
APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 570,000 676,500
APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
TRANSFER TO VERIZON RESERVE 50,000 50,000
TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 10,000 10,000
TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 3,755,400 4,685,800
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 41,201,300 42,626,200
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,103,300 4,436,600
TOTALS $ 45,304,600 $ 47,062,800
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Six Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Five Hundred dollars
($5,689,500)or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015
and ending June 30, 2016:
REVENUES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 154,800 $ 2,926,700
REVENUES
INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS 20,300 51,900
GRANT RECEIPTS - 80,500
INTEREST EARNINGS 5,000 5,000
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 2,625,400 2,625,400
SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 2,650,700 2,762,800
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 2,650,700 2,762,800
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 2,805,500 $ 5,689,500
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
EXPENDITURES BUDGET REVISED
FIRE $ 145,600 $ 445,800
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 201,100 188,800
LIFE SAFETY 55,700 55,700
POLICE 262,100 302,700
RECREATION - 73,900
STREETS 1,428,500 3,656,700
SANITATION 449,000 449,000
CITY MANAGER 24,700 24,700
FLEET MAINTENANCE 84,000 84,500
BANK FEES - -
DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 2,650,700 5,281,800
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,650,700 5,281,800
BUDGET BALANCE 154,800 407,700
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 2,805,500 $ 5,689,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Twenty One Thousand Four Hundred dollars
($721,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 719,200 $ 720,300
INTEREST EARNED 1,100 1,100
TOTALS $ 720,300 $ 721,400
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 720,300 721,400
TOTALS $ 720,300 $ 721,400
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million One Hundred Forty Seven Thousand Two Hundred
dollars ($1,147,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 914,000 $ 915,100
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 2,500 2,500
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND - 229,600
TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,500 232,100
TOTALS $ 916,500 $ 1,147,200
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 916,500 $ 1,147,200
TOTALS $ 916,500 $ 1,147,200
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Twenty One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars
($321,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 295,700 $ 320,800
INTEREST INCOME 1,000 1,000
TOTALS $ 296,700 $ 321,800
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 296,700 321,800
TOTALS $ 296,700 $ 321,800
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seventeen Million Eighty Eight Thousand One Hundred
dollars ($17,088,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 861,600 $ 1,072,915
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 293,400 206,894
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,155,000 1,279,809
BASE REVENUE
WATER SERVICES 6,200,000 5,676,000
WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,728,000 3,944,000
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,026,500 3,108,000
GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,864,300 1,988,600
WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 341,900 341,900
SEWER IMPACT FEES 250,000 250,000
WATER IMPACT FEES 250,000 250,000
INTEREST - WATER 1,000 1,000
INTEREST - WASTEWATER 2,000 2,000
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 64,000 64,000
TOTAL REVENUES 15,727,700 15,625,500
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 16,882,700 $ 16,905,309
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2015-2016
2015/16 2015/16
DIRECT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 517,500 $ 521,500
WATER DEPARTMENT 673,300 678,100
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,910,000 1,918,100
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 968,600 968,600
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 4,069,400 4,086,300
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE - WATER 545,200 521,100
DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 586,900 611,300
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 178,600 60,200
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 20,000 3,100
KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,130,000 4,130,000
INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,492,700 1,501,800
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 46,200 46,200
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,999,600 6,873,700
TRANSFER TO:
GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 550,000 550,000
GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 300,000 300,000
WATER IMP AND EXT 1,800,000 1,800,000
WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,500,000 1,500,000
CONTINGENCY RESERVE WATER 32,000 32,000
TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND - 248,400
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 4,182,000 4,430,400
TOTAL EXPENSES 15,251,000 15,390,400
BUDGET BALANCES
BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,048,600 684,015
BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 583,100 830,894
BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,631,700 1,514,909
TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 16,882,700 $ 16,905,309
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million One Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Six Hundred
dollars ($13,158,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
begining July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 833,500 $ 4,990,300
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,027,600 4,551,700
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,861,100 9,542,000
REVENUES
TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,800,000 1,800,000
TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WASTEWATER 1,500,000 1,500,000
TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 165,000 165,000
INTEREST INCOME 25,000 69,900
GRANT RECEIPTS - 20,300
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS - 61,400
TOTAL REVENUES 3,490,000 3,616,600
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 5,351,100 $ 13,158,600
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
WATER $ 2,028,600 $ 5,442,600
WASTEWATER 1,822,100 5,299,100
WATER TREATMENT PLANT - 284,400
BANK FEES - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 3,850,700 11,026,100
BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 617,400 1,179,950
BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 883,000 952,550
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,500,400 2,132,500
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 5,351,100 $ 13,158,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Twenty Eight Thousand dollars ($1,028,000)
or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 514,600 $ 510,700
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 511,300 509,500
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,025,900 1,020,200
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 3,900 3,900
INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 3,900 3,900
TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,800 7,800
TOTALS $ 1,033,700 $ 1,028,000
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 518,500 $ 514,600
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 515,200 513,400
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,033,700 1,028,000
TOTALS $ 1,033,700 $ 1,028,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million One Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Eight
Hundred dollars ($2,182,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 200,500 $ 427,500
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,463,400 1,742,700
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,663,900 2,170,200
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 1,500 1,500
INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 11,100 11,100
TOTAL RECEIPTS 12,600 12,600
TOTALS $ 1,676,500 $ 2,182,800
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 165,000 $ 165,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 202,000 429,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,309,500 1,588,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,511,500 2,017,800
TOTALS $ 1,676,500 $ 2,182,800
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Six Hundred dollars
($329,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 104,900 $ 105,200
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 189,700 190,200
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 294,600 295,400
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 2,200 2,200
TRANSFER FROM OPERATING ACCOUNT TO WATER 32,000 32,000
TOTAL RECEIPTS 34,200 34,200
TOTALS $ 328,800 $ 329,600
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 137,700 138,300
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 191,100 191,300
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 328,800 329,600
TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 328,800 $ 329,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety One Million Six Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Two
hundred dollars ($91,653,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,177,600 $ 8,337,500
BASE REVENUE
DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 78,279,200 78,279,200
UTILITY TAX 1,281,100 1,281,100
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 597,200 597,200
RENT REVENUE 202,600 202,600
GREEN ENERGY 128,000 128,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 47,900 47,900
TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 3,000,000 3,000,000
TOTAL REVENUES 83,536,000 83,536,000
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES 89,713,600 91,873,500
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ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2015-2016
2015/16 2015/16
EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
POWER SUPPLY $ 23,402,600 $ 23,402,600
SOLAR ENERGY 2,313,900 2,313,900
SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 363,400 363,400
POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 996,000 996,000
REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 673,400 673,400
RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 175,000 175,000
PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 7,966,100 7,966,100
PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 7,932,500 7,932,500
CAPACITY CHARGES 10,225,100 10,225,100
SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 54,048,000 54,048,000
PLANT OPERATIONS 6,434,600 6,382,900
GENERATIONS FUELS 1,167,300 1,167,300
PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,708,300) (1,708,300)
PJM CREDITS (360,000) (360,000)
CAPACITY CREDITS (10,472,100) (10,472,100)
GENERATION SUBTOTAL (4,938,500) (4,990,200)
POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 49,109,500 49,057,800
DIRECT EXPENDITURES
TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 4,068,600 3,630,300
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,335,800 1,249,300
ADMINISTRATION 839,300 866,800
METER READING 360,500 327,200
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 679,800 612,700
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,284,000 6,686,300
OTHER EXPENSES:
UTILITY TAX 1,281,100 1,281,100
ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 200,000 200,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 537,800 57,700
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 72,000 40,300
OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,030,000 -
GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 128,000 128,000
INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,738,500 3,763,500
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,500 20,500
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 242,300 259,300
DEBT SERVICE 3,402,000 1,617,700
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,652,200 7,368,100
TRANSFER TO:
IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 3,500,000 3,500,000
GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
TRANSFER INSURANCE RESERVE 10,000 10,000
TRANSFER CONTINGENCY RESERVE 13,000 13,000
TRANSFER RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE - 394,800
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 13,523,000 13,917,800
TOTAL EXPENSES 80,568,700 77,030,000
BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 9,144,900 14,843,500
TOTALS $ 89,713,600 $ 91,873,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fourteen Million Six Hundred Sixty One Thousand Two Hundred
dollars ($14,661,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
REVENUES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,623,600 $ 7,095,300
REVENUES
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 3,500,000 3,500,000
TRANSFER FROM 2010 BOND RESERVE - 2,108,000
GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 1,900,000 1,900,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 26,700 57,900
TOTAL REVENUES 5,426,700 7,565,900
TOTALS $ 9,050,300 $ 14,661,200
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 1,655,000 $ 2,299,800
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 2,887,600 3,602,900
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,724,300 3,401,700
METER READING - 23,000
BANK FEES - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 6,266,900 9,327,400
BUDGET BALANCE 2,783,400 5,333,800
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 9,050,300 $ 14,661,200
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Fourty Two Thousand dollars ($842,000)
or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 825,300 $ 822,700
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 6,300 6,300
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND 13,000 13,000
TOTAL RECEIPTS 19,300 19,300
TOTALS $ 844,600 $ 842,000
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 844,600 842,000
TOTALS $ 844,600 $ 842,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Thirty Three Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
dollars ($10,033,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,990,500 $ 9,957,900
INTEREST EARNINGS 75,900 75,900
TOTALS $ 10,066,400 $ 10,033,800
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,066,400 10,033,800
TOTALS $ 10,066,400 $ 10,033,800
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand dollars
($10,185,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,140,900 $ 10,107,900
INTEREST EARNINGS 77,100 77,100
TOTALS $ 10,218,000 $ 10,185,000
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,218,000 10,185,000
TOTALS $ 10,218,000 $ 10,185,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Two Hundred dollars
($756,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 743,100 $ 740,600
INTEREST EARNINGS 5,600 5,600
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC FUND 10,000 10,000
TOTALS $ 758,700 $ 756,200
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 758,700 756,200
TOTALS $ 758,700 $ 756,200
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Million Nine Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Five
Hundred dollars ($7,957,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 7,545,300 $ 7,505,400
INTEREST EARNINGS 57,300 57,300
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND - 394,800
TOTALS $ 7,602,600 $ 7,957,500
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,602,600 4,957,500
TOTALS $ 7,602,600 $ 7,957,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Two Hundred
dollars ($673,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
CASH RECEIPTS
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
STATE GRANT 564,200 673,100
TOTALS 564,300 673,200
BUDGET SUMMARY
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 564,200 673,100
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
TOTALS $ 564,300 $ 673,200
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Nine Hundred One Thousand Three Hundred
dollars ($1,901,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,052,600 $ 1,248,200
INTEREST INCOME 10,600 10,600
PREMIUM FROM CITY 642,500 642,500
TOTALS $ 1,705,700 $ 1,901,300
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 475,000 $ 475,000
INSURANCE 103,900 103,900
BANK FEES 1,300 1,300
STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 37,000 37,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 642,200 642,200
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,063,500 1,259,100
TOTALS $ 1,705,700 $ 1,901,300
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Forty Seven Thousand Two Hundred dollars
($747,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 144,000 $ 57,800
GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 688,900
INTEREST INCOME 500 500
TOTALS $ 644,500 $ 747,200
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 644,000 $ 655,100
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 500 92,100
TOTALS $ 644,500 $ 747,200
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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2015-2016 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
LIBRARY GRANT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Six Hundred dollars
($338,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 17,300 $ 30,600
STATE GRANT 278,900 305,500
FEDERAL GRANT 2,500 2,500
TOTALS $ 298,700 $ 338,600
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
STATE GRANTS
FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 3,100 $ 7,000
OFFICE SUPPLIES 24,000 30,800
PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 13,200 12,500
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 24,100 27,500
BOOKS 129,200 133,300
AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 75,100 77,200
POSTAGE 100 100
TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 2,000 8,800
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 900 -
OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 6,000 6,300
OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 1,200 2,000
SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 278,900 305,500
FEDERAL GRANTS
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,500 2,500
SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,500 2,500
GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 281,400 308,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 17,300 30,600
TOTALS $ 298,700 $ 338,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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POLICE GRANTS FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Two Hundred dollars
($682,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 125,000 $ 154,900
STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 527,300 527,300
TOTALS 652,300 682,200
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
CADET PROGRAM SALARIES 71,400 71,400
CADET PROGRAM FICA 5,400 5,400
CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 3,500 3,500
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 410,600 379,600
TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 20,000 20,000
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
CELL PHONE CHARGES 15,000 15,000
TRAINING 17,000 45,000
AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 3,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 543,900 543,900
OTHER FINANCING USES
OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 74,400 74,400
TOTAL FINANCING USES 74,400 74,400
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 34,000 63,900
TOTALS $ 652,300 $ 682,200
The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Two Hundred dollars
($159,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016:
OPERATING REVENUES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 41,000 $ 98,200
STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 55,700 28,000
RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000
TOTALS 129,700 159,200
OPERATING EXPENSES
2015/16 2015/16
BUDGET REVISED
EXPENDITURES
TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS 71,400 71,400
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 5,400 5,400
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 76,800 76,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 52,900 82,400
TOTALS $ 129,700 $ 159,200
The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: MARCH 14, 2016
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Downtown Dover Partnership
20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 16, 2016
2:00 P.M.
Parade Award Winners
Pot O’ Gold Award – Anything with Wheels (except car clubs)
NUR SHRINERS
Rainbow Award – Car Clubs Only SOUTHERN DELAWARE JEEP CLUB
Blarney Award – Best Mascot WALLY THE WORK ZONE WARRIOR
(DELDOT)
The Green Machine Award – Best Float – IRISH SOCIETY OF DELMARVA
Aran Award – Best Animal (Large) – DELMARVA CHAPTER AMERICAN
MUSTANG & BURRO ASSOCIATION
Aran Award – Best Animal (Small) – GREYHOUNDS IN GREEN
Harp Award – Best Musical Group (not a band) – IRISH DANCERS
Emerald Isle Award – Most Authentic Irish Theme – IRISH MIKE’S
Leprechaun Award – Best Brigade/Marching Unit (not a band)
DOVER FIRE & POLICE PIPE BAND
McNamara Award – Best High School Marching Band DOVER HIGH
SCHOOL SENATORS BAND
Shamrock Award – Best Adult Band – DELAWARE TECH DRUMLINE
Mary Fitzpatrick Award – Best Overall – DOVER HIGH SCHOOL SENATORS
BAND
Judge’s Favorite - CITIZENS HOSE COMPANY
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Dover police department
ANNUAL REPORT
2015
90 Years of Protecting and Serving the
Capital of the First State
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City of Dover Police Department
Annual Report
2014
Table of Contents
Letter by Chief Paul M. Bernat 3-4 Criminal Investigation Unit, 44-48
Complaints Five Year Comparison 5 Detective Section
Total Group A Crime Five Year Comparison Graph 6 Drugs, Vice & Organized Crime Section,
Violent Crime Graph 7 Crime Scene Investigation Unit & Juvenile
Robberies Five Year Comparison Graph 8 911 Center 49
Robberies Clearance Rate Graph 9 Patrol Unit 50
Burglaries Five Year Comparison 10 C.A.R.S. / Crash Investigation 51
Burglary Clearance Rate 11 Reconstruction Team
Drug Offenses Five Year Comparison 12 Community Policing Section 52
Actual Drug Arrests Graph 13 Sex Offender Enforcement Section 53
Property Crime Five Year Comparison Graph 14 K-9 Section 54
Crime Clearance Comparison Chart 15 Motorcycle Section 55
Criminal Summary Chart 16-17 Parking Enforcement Attendants &
Crashes Five Year Comparison Graph 18 Animal Control 56
Crashes Breakdown Five Year Comparison Chart 19 Police Resources Manager & 57
Traffic Crash Summary Chart 20 Central Services Coordinator
Traffic Arrests Five Year Comparison Graph 21 Evidence Technician/Photographer &
Traffic Arrests Summary Chart 22 Building Maintenance
City Ordinance Summons Issued/Paid Graph 23 LAN Analyst & Records Unit 58
City Ordinance Summons Issued/Paid Chart 24 Victim Services Unit 59
Police Time/Distribution Hours Chart 25 Planning & Training Section 60
Miscellaneous Calls for Service Chart 26 Police Chaplains, Volunteer Honor Guard 61
Grant Funding Summary 27 & Bag Pipers
Extra Duty Billings 28 CALEA Accreditation 62
Dover Police Organizational Chart 29 Medication Return Box 63
Dover Police Administrative Staff 30-32 Cadet Program 64
Promotions 33 Retirements 65
Officers of the Quarter– 1st & 2nd Qtr. 34
Officers of the Quarter—3rd & 4th Qtr. 35
Civilians of the Quarter—1st & 2nd Qtr. 36
Civilians of the Quarter—3rd & 4th Qtr. 37
Officer & Civilian of the Year 38
Awards Ceremonies 39
New Officers 40
Crisis Negotiation Team 41
Public Information Officer 42
Internal Affairs 43
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City of Dover Police Department
Annual Report
Complaints
Five Year Comparison
40,000
39,131
39,000
38,000
37,000
36,058
36,000 35,678
35,449
35,000 34,783
34,000
33,000
32,000
31,000
30,000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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Annual Report
Total Group A Crime
Five Year Comparison
6,000 5,810
5,662
5,365
4,934 4,993
5,000
4,000
3,514 3,469
3,344
3,091 3,037
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
TOTAL CLEARED
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City of Dover Police Department
Annual Report
Violent Crime
(Murder, Forcible Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault)
Five Year Comparison
400
353
350
326
306
300
278
248 243 250
250
220
200 194 193
150
100
50
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
RECEIVED CLEARED
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City of Dover Police Department
Annual Report
Robberies
Five Year Comparison
90
78
80 76
68
70
63
60
50
50
40
30
20
10
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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City of Dover Police Department
Annual Report
Robbery Clearance Rate
Dover Police Department vs. Nation
80%
72.0%
70% 68.2%
65.4%
63.2%
60%
52.0%
50%
40%
33.2% 33.4% 34.0%
32.0%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Dover PD Nation
NATIONAL FIGURES NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2015
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City of Dover Police Department
Annual Report
Burglaries
Five Year Comparison
160
146
140
128
120
100 98
80 81
80
60
40
20
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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City of Dover Police Department
Annual Report
Burglary Clearance Rate
Dover Police Department vs. Nation
80%
72%
70%
64%
62%
60% 58.1%
55%
50%
40%
30%
20%
13% 13.6% 14% 14%
10%
0%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
DOVER PD NATIONAL
NATIONAL FIGURES NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2015
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Drug Offenses
Five Year Comparison
900
800 776 770
710
700 684 678 675
601 585 584 573
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
TOTAL CLEARED
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Annual Report
Drug Cases
By the
Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Section
1,950
1,909
1,900
1,850
1,800
1,750 1,726
1,700 1,688
1,663
1,650 * 1,644
1,600
1,550
1,500
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
*Number of Arrests Dropped Due to Drug Law Changes
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Annual Report
Property Crime
(Burglary, Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, Arson)
Five Year Comparison
2500
2308
2238
2133
2000 1906 1914
1500
996 998
1000 913
794 744
500
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
TOTAL CLEARED
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NATIONAL FIGURES NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2015
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Criminal Summary
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Annual Report
Criminal Summary
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Annual Report
Crashes
Five Year Comparison
2,050
2,024
2,000
1,965
1,950 1,938
1,900 1,879
1,850
1,805
1,800
1,750
1,700
1,650
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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Annual Report
Crash Breakdown
Five Year Comparison
1,600
1,505
1,400
1,175 1,186
1,200 1,149
1,096
1,000
800
600
495 505
459 448
400 370 364
295
250 245
200
69
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Property Damage Private Property PI & Fatal
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Traffic Crash Summary
1,938 1,879
1,505
1,186
851
442 442
361
245
69
3 6 3 6
Private Persons Persons Property Personal Fatal TOTAL
Property Injured Killed Damage Injury
2014 2015
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Annual Report
Traffic Arrests
Five Year Comparison
25,000
20,000 19,197
18,436
17,012
16,055
15,000 14,017
10,000
5,000
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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Traffic Arrests Summary
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Annual Report
City Ordinance Summons
Issued/Paid
Five Year Comparison
9,000
8,270
8,000 7,563 7,650
7,315
7,000
6,328
6,000
4,960
5,000 4,566 4,381
4,000 3,789
3,222
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
ISSUED PAID
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City Ordinance Summons
Issued/Paid
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Annual Report
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Annual Report
Miscellaneous Calls for Service
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Annual Report
Extra Duty Billings
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City of Dover Police Department
Executive Staff
Chief of Police Deputy Chief of Police
Paul M. Bernat Major Marvin Mailey
Operations Division Administrative Division
Commander Commander
Captain David Spicer Captain Timothy Stump
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City of Dover Police Department
Administrative Staff
Criminal Investigations Patrol
Unit Commander Unit Commander
Lieutenant Chad Bernat Lieutenant Kevin Kober
Special Enforcement Internal Affairs
Unit Commander Unit Commander
Lieutenant Christopher Hermance Lieutenant Todd Case
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City of Dover Police Department
Civilian Administrative Staff
Police Resource Manager 911 Manager
Robin Adkins Christina Kober
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PROMOTIONS
Each year the Officers of the Dover Police Department take part in a highly competitive
promotion process, the following Officers were promoted during 2015:
CAPTAIN
David Spicer
LIEUTENANT
Chad Bernat
Todd Case
Christopher Hermance
Kevin Kober
SERGEANT
Aaron Dickinson
Anthony Digirolomo
Matthew Knight
Paul Kuntzi
Jeffrey Melvin
Robert Roswell
Scott Sealund
MASTER CORPORAL
Bernardo Fioravaniti
Mark Hoffman
Jennifer Lynch
Jordan Miller
Brian Sherwood
Kevin Streadwick
James Stubbs
Carlton Turner
Michael Wisniewski
PATROLMAN FIRST CLASS
James Johnson
Aaron MacDonald
Jacob Rankin
Ryan Schmid
Colin Schmidt
James Wood
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OFFICERS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2015
OFFICER OF THE QUARTER – 1ST QUARTER
MCPL. JEFF DAVIS
During the 1 Quarter of 2015, MCpl. Davis was involved with a video parody of the song “Shake it Off”
st
by Taylor Swift. This parody brought a positive light to the Dover Police Department to include guest
appearances/interviews throughout the country. The video was viewed over 33.5 million times and certainly
reflected a positive image on law enforcement during a difficult time.
OFFICER OF THE QUARTER – 2ND QUARTER
PFC JAMES JOHNSON
nd
During the 2 Quarter of 2015, PFC Johnson proved his outstanding work ethic and natural instincts by
making several quality arrests. Along with his large case load, he still maintained a large number of traffic
arrests. During this time period he was also promoted to PFC, and became a member of the SORT Team.
It was also during this quarter that PFC Johnson proved his ability to thrive under pressure by administering
CPR to a toddler, it was his efforts that ultimately saved the life of this child.
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OFFICERS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2015
OFFICER OF THE QUARTER – 3RD QUARTER
CPL. BRIAN ALLEN
rd
During the 3 Quarter of 2015, Cpl. Allen had the most traffic arrests of any member of
the patrol unit while still maintaining the same workload as the other platoon members.
Cpl. Allen responded to the department, while on vacation, upon hearing his unit was
involved in a large altercation.
OFFICER OF THE QUARTER – 4TH QUARTER
PTLM. ROBERT CUNNINGHAM
th
During the 4 Quarter of 2015, Ptlm. Cunningham responded to an astonishing total of
complaints, including a large amount of criminal arrests. During the same time period,
Ptlm. Cunningham was instrumental in the location and apprehension of two violent armed
robbery suspects and his quick action to use a pressure washer to extinguish a house fire
likely limited the amount of damage to the home.
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CIVILIANS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2015
CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER – 1ST QUARTER
RECORDS CLERK – KELLY MORGAN
rd
During the 3 Quarter, Records Clerk Kelly Morgan continued to maintain the attendance and payroll
records impeccably with a strong work ethic. Kelly displays a positive attitude which is demonstrated in
training new employees on the ADP system, and cross training amongst other employees in the Records
Unit.
CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER – 2nd QUARTER
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR MARK HALL
nd
During the 2 Quarter, , Communications Operator Mark Hall maintained a high level of professionalism
during a large scale event at Delaware State University that involved over 100 police officers, and multiple
victims.
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CIVILIANS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2015
CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER –3RD QUARTER
EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN DEAN ANDERSON
rd
During the 3 Quarter, Evidence Technician Dean Anderson continually kept the evidence room, gun storage
area and the prescription drug disposal box maintained providing a more organized and efficient department.
CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER – 4TH QUARTER
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR MICHAEL O’CONNOR, III
During the 4th Quarter, Communications Operator Michael O’Connor, III observed a subject that had
broken into a vehicle, he immediately reported the crime and then assisted in the apprehension of the
suspect.
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Officer and Civilian of the Year 2015
Dover’s Finest
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Patrolman First Class
James Johnson
CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR
Records Unit Clerk
Kelly Morgan
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Awards Ceremonies
The Dover Police Department held two Award
Ceremonies in 2015. Officers and Civilians earned
the following awards:
12 - Police Chief’s Commendation
8- Distinguished Unit Commendations
5- Service Achievement
2- D.U.I
9- Safe Driving
3- Military Service
40- Perfect Attendance
4- Officer of the Quarter
4- Civilian of the Quarter
1- Officer of the Year
1- Civilian of the Year
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Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman
Adalberto Aviles Robert DaFonte Antonino D’Errico
Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman
Jonathan Haith Joshua Krumm Nolan Matthews
Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman
Craig Mitchell Frederick Pierce Anthony Smith
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Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)
The Crisis Negotiation Team is a specialized unit comprised of ten veteran
officers of the Dover Police Department, whose mission is to respond to all
barricade and hostage situations. The CNT commander reports directly to the
Deputy Chief of Police, who is also responsible for authorizing their activation.
Once activated, the Crisis Negotiation Team focuses their resources on
establishing personal contact with the individual involved. Once contact is
established, CNT uses the opportunity to appraise, evaluate and gather
intelligence in order to resolve the crisis as quickly as possible.
The Crisis Negotiation Team maintains their proficiency through bi-monthly
training exercises, two of which include joint training with SORT. Throughout
2015, members of the Crisis Negotiation Team attended continuing education
courses designed to enhance the team’s capabilities.
Cpl. Jeffery Welch giving instructions during an active
shooter scenario.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
The Public Information Officer (PIO) is a responsibility of the Public Affairs Office created in the fall of 2013. Cpl.
Mark Hoffman, a 10-year veteran, is assigned to the position and is under the direct supervision of Captain Dave
Spicer, the Operations Division Commander. The PIO is responsible for dissemination of information to the public and
media outlets. This is primarily accomplished by publishing information and photos on the department’s web site, as
well through the department’s social media platforms. The PIO maintains regular contact with journalists from
newspaper, radio, and television and gives both telephone and in-person interviews and is responsible for website
updates. Additionally, the Public Information Officer is often called upon to serve as emcee during functions such as
the promotion and award ceremonies. In 2013, the department added social media platforms to the responsibilities of
the PIO. Through programs such a Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, the MyPD Mobile App, and the RAIDS Online
Crime Mapping program, the department has been able to connect with the citizens of Dover quickly and more
efficiently than ever before. The PIO sends safety messages, public service announcements, crime alerts, educational
videos, and more through the social media outlets. The PIO also assists in criminal investigations where evidence can
be retrieved via social media. Since the inception of the program in October of 2013, the department has seen
tremendous success in solving crimes, crime prevention, public communication and reputation management.
The Public Affairs Office also works closely with the Community Policing Unit on various community outreach
projects such as National Night Out, Holiday Heroes, coat drives, and community meetings.
The office also partnered with NextDoor in October to launch the program in the City of Dover. The City of Dover is
the 1st and only city in the state to officially launch NextDoor as a community engagement platform. The program has
754 registered members in 25 separate neighborhoods. The platform serves as a secure communication tool amongst
residents in the individual communities and neighborhoods in the City of Dover and as another method of
communicating concerns to the police department. The goal of the program is to provide a means of communication to
citizens so neighbors get to know one another with the idea that “when neighbors know each other, they look out for
each other.”
The Public Affairs Office continued its Shoplifting Notification Program in 2015, which saw a decrease of 44
shoplifting calls from 2014 for a total of 929 calls, making 2015 the second straight year the number has been below
1,000, and the lowest total since 2009 when the department handled 848 shoplifting complaints.
The ability to communicate directly to the public has led to success in solving crimes that may have gone unsolved
prior to the department’s use of social media, but has also led to better relationships in the community we serve.
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INTERNAL AFFAIRS
The Internal Affairs Unit is staffed with one sworn officer who holds the
rank of Lieutenant. The mission of the Internal Affairs Unit is to ensure the
integrity of the Police Department by maintaining an internal system that is
objective, fair, and equitable in its methods of internal investigation. The
Internal Affairs Office is responsible for investigating allegations of
misconduct by employees both sworn and civilian. The Internal Affairs
Unit also investigates all complaints or allegations of corruption, use of
excessive force, breach of civil rights, criminal misconduct, and violations
of department policy. This office is tasked with working directly with the
City Solicitor in responding to civil actions.
In addition to its primary duties, the Internal Affairs Office retains an
active role in training new recruits along with local citizens who attend the
Citizens Police Academy. New employees are acquainted with the function
of the Internal Affairs Office, including an overview of rules, regulations
and job performance standards. Internal Affairs is also tasked with several
other responsibilities including the inspection of departmental equipment,
vehicles and evidence storage facilities.
Internal Affairs
Unit Commander
Lieutenant Todd Case
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Criminal Investigation Unit
Detective Section
The Dover Police Criminal Investigation Section is tasked with the responsibility to
investigate the most serious crimes that occur within the City of Dover. This section also
conducts financial and identity theft investigations. In addition to these duties, they are
called upon to perform background investigations on all civilian and police applicants who
are being considered for employment.
In 2015, the seven detectives assigned to this section investigated a total of 1266 complaints
and cleared 1146 of them. The detectives solved 69% of the robberies and 59% of the
burglaries and cleared 90.5% of all cases that they investigated. These clearance rates are
higher than the national average, this speaks volumes for the unit’s investigative abilities.
The Criminal Investigations Unit experienced a significant increase in Homicide and
shooting investigations in 2015. The detectives investigated a total of 7 Homicides in 2015,
five of which have been cleared by arrest thus far. They also experienced a dramatic increase
in the overall number of shooting investigations which totaled 39 complaints, 30 of the
reported 39 shooting victims were shot and sustained injury or were killed as a result of the
gun fire. In the remaining 9 investigations, persons were either shot at while occupying a
residence or a vehicle.
Top Row from Left – PFC Nathaniel Warren, Patrolman Dale Boney, 2nd Row from Left –
PFC Nathan Garey, MCpl. Jeffrey Gott, PFC Christopher Peer and MCpl. Lawrence Simpkiss
3rd Row From Left – Sgt. Matthew Knight, Cpl. Anthony Toto, PFC James Wood
4th Row – Lt. Chad Bernat
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Drugs, Vice, & Organized Crime Section (DVOC)
The Drug, Vice, & Organized Crime Section is comprised of five officers who
work in an undercover or plain clothes capacity. All five officers working in
concert are committed to eliminating the use and sale of illegal drugs,
counterfeit merchandise, and prostitution from the City of Dover. The Gang
Intelligence Officer is assigned to the Drug, Vice and Organized Crime Section
and is responsible for intelligence gathering and criminal investigation of Gang
Members and Violent Offenders. Because of their dedication and commitment,
the DVOC Section handled a total of 1688 cases. As a result of these cases, the
unit seized a large number of illegal drugs and money.
Seizures
2014 2015 Percent Change
Marijuana (Grams) 5,750 11,704 104%
Cocaine (Grams) 777 2,204 184%
Heroin (Grams) 175 1,700 871%
Ecstasy (Doses) 0 533 N/A
Firearms 16 26 63%
Currency $174,068.00 $98,893.00 -43%
Case Total 1,726 1,688 -2%
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The Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Section takes great pride in the working relationship it has
established and maintained with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), The Alcohol Tobacco
and Firearms agency (ATF), The United States Marshals Service (USMS), and the Delaware
Department of Probation and Parole.
DEA Task Force
The Dover Police Department continued its ongoing relationship with the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) during 2015. The local DEA Task Force is comprised of detectives from local
and state police agencies who work in conjunction with federal agents from the Drug Enforcement
Administration. The Dover Police Department continues to provide two officers to work with this
federal task force.
Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Task Force (ATF)
The Dover Police Department partnered with the ATF in 2012. The police department currently has
one full-time detective assigned to this task force. The task force’s mission focuses on gang activity,
gun trafficking and violent crime within the State of Delaware. The partnership with the ATF has
proven to be successful and the Dover Police Department looks forward to the continued relationship
for many years to come.
United States Marshals Service
In 2015 the Dover Police Department partnered with the United States Marshals Service (USMS).
The Dover Police Department has one full time officer assigned to this agency. This new partnership
has increased the ability to apprehend violent fugitives who are attempting to avoid prosecution. The
Dover Police Department is very excited to be part of this agency’s mission and looks forward to the
continued relationship.
TAC Section/Operation Safe Streets
In addition to the Drug Unit and the DEA Task Force, the Dover Police Department continues to
support the Governor’s statewide initiative “Operation Safe Streets”. Three Dover Police Officers
work in concert with two Delaware Probation and Parole Officers. Together they concentrate their
efforts on street level sales of illegal narcotics, as well as current probationers who reside within the
city limits of Dover.
Street Crimes Section
In May of 2015, the Street Crimes Section became a permanent section in the Dover Police
Department. It was created to address violent crimes and quality of life issues by utilizing crime
mapping to identify violent crime hot spots and then concentrating their enforcement efforts in those
areas. The Street Crimes Section also works closely with Safe Streets and DVOC to jointly
accomplish large operations.
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Crime Scene Investigation Section
(CSI)
The Crime Scene Investigations Section or CSI is
currently staffed by one officer, Detective Larry
Simpkiss who reports to the Detective Section
Sergeant. Detective Simpkiss is a 2010 Graduate of
the National Forensic Academy (NFA) at the
University of Tennessee. This academy features
cutting edge technology and procedures in the
collection of forensic evidence and is recognized
throughout the world as the premier forensic school.
Detective Simpkiss is one of three Dover Police
NFA graduates. The three Dover graduates are the
only graduates of the NFA in Kent or Sussex
Counties. Detective Simpkiss’ duties include
processing major crime scenes, DNA collection
from suspects, processing and tracing of all firearms
seized, processing shell casings and/or bullets MCpl. Lawrence Simpkiss dusting a
recovered and any other processing re-quests that firearm for fingerprints.
are needed by officers in the department.
Special Operations Response Team
(SORT)
SORT is comprised of 18 veteran officers. Officers are
only considered for this special assignment upon
completion of extensive physical testing as well as
firearms proficiency. Members of SORT are highly
trained in areas of hostage rescue, barricaded subjects,
and high risk warrant service. During 2015, numerous
veteran officers of this extremely motivated team
completed an average of over 150 hours of specialized
training in firearms and tactics. Additionally, SORT
executed numerous high-risk search warrants in support
of the Drugs, Vice, And Organized Crime Section,
Detective Section, and the Federal Drug Enforcement
Agency .
MCpl. Michael Wisniewski
during a SORT training
exercise.
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Juvenile Section
The Juvenile Section consists of four officers: One certified GREAT Officer and three
School Resource Officers.
The acronym, GREAT, stands for Gang Resistance Education And Training and deals
with drug, alcohol use, school violence, bullying and gang education and awareness. The
GREAT Officer, Cpl. Konnick, instructs a six week classroom course with all fifth
graders and follows up with a thirteen week classroom course with all sixth graders at
William Henry Middle School. The focus of the course instruction is an anti-gang, anti-
drug and anti-violence approach to making good and healthy choices. Cpl. Konnick
maintains a highly visible presence in all 17 schools that are located in the city limits of
Dover.
The School Resource Officer (SRO) program is in its eleventh year thanks to a
partnership between the Dover Police Department and the Capital School District. PFC
Piazza is assigned to Central Middle School, Cpl. Stevenson is assigned to the Dover
High School and PFC Knight is assigned to the Parkway Academy as SRO’s. SROs
regularly teach various classes regarding health and safety issues. In addition to
patrolling the school grounds and attending after school functions, such as sports events
and student dances, all Juvenile Section Officers are involved in extracurricular events
throughout the year. The events are held in different locations in the city and are focused
on positive interaction with children and teenagers. The Juvenile Section Officers strive
to build and maintain a positive rapport with all of the students in the Capital School
District and the children that reside in our community. The Juvenile Section also handles
criminal complaints throughout the year involving juvenile related crimes.
From Left: Cpl. Michael Konnick PFC Terrence Knight,
PFC James Piazza, Cpl. Demetrius Stevenson,
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Dover Police 911 Center
Dispatcher Michael Spangler monitoring the computers in the
911 Center.
The Dover Police Department's 911 Center is the first point of contact for emergency services
provided to the residents and visitors of Dover. The 911 center operates 24 hours a day 7 days a
week providing police, fire and emergency medical services. The 911 center is staffed by twelve full
time dispatchers. Once a call is received by a dispatcher, he or she will obtain the pertinent
information necessary to log the call for service in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
Once the call is logged in the CAD system, the dispatcher must prioritize the complaint, and then
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The CAD system allows the
dispatchers to check for hazards or prior calls from the location of the call for service. In addition,
dispatchers can monitor the officer’s status, such as when a vehicle is stopped or attending court.
Dispatchers are tasked with staying in constant communication via 800 MHz radio system and in car
computers, known as Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) with officers. When not busy on the telephone
or 2011,
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In 2015, the Dover Police Department 911 Center received 118,262 telephone calls, 41,259 of those
calls were received on the 911 emergency lines. The 911 Center averaged 325 calls daily. In
addition, the 911 Center logged 35,621 calls for service in CAD.
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Patrol Unit
The primary responsibility of the Patrol Unit is to respond to calls for service in the
community twenty-four hours a day. These calls for service include: criminal
complaints, motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies and an assortment of other
types of assistance.
Patrol officers are the first responders to a variety of incidents, thus protecting the life
and property of citizens and visitors to the City of Dover, while at the same time
proactively enforcing all aspects of the law.
The Patrol Unit consists of four Platoons. A typical Platoon consists of officers with
the following specialized training and responsibilities:
Crash Investigation and Reconstruction
Special Operations Response Team
Crisis Negotiators
Shift Investigators
Field Training Officers
Honor Guard
A Platoon
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Collision, Awareness, Responsibility & Safety Program
(CARS)
The Dover Police Department’s CARS program was developed for high school
students enrolled in Driver’s Education. The Department partnered with Dover High
School and the Delaware Drivers Education Program and started teaching this
program in the fall of 2004. The 90-minute block of instruction was created and is
taught by officers specially trained in Collision Reconstruction. The core topics
include common violations that result in collisions, occupant protection (seat
belts/airbags), decision making, and what to do if involved in a collision.
The purpose of the course is to teach our new motorists the harsh reality of motor
vehicle collisions from the grim point of view of the officer who investigates them.
The ultimate goal is to take a proactive measure in an attempt to keep our youth safe.
The course is taught throughout the school year to approximately 450 students.
Crash Investigation & Reconstruction Team
The City of Dover Police Department investigated 1,879 traffic crashes in 2015. This
was an overall decrease of 7.4% from 2014. This past year the Dover Police Department
also investigated six fatal injury crashes (3 pedestrians, 1, pedacyclist, 1 driver and 1
passenger on exterior of vehicle).
In the event of a fatal, serious injury, hazardous material or police officer involved crash,
the Dover Police Department relies on the highly trained Crash Investigation and
Reconstruction Team. The Reconstruction Team consists of seven officers. Each platoon
is assigned a team member with the remaining three officers being assigned to the
Detectives Unit. The Reconstruction Officers have received advanced training in the
following areas:
Traffic Crash Reconstruction from the Institute of Police Training and
Management
Advance Traffic Crash Investigation from the Institute of Police Training and
Management
CAD Zone /crash zone computer aided drafting
Sokkia Total Station for surveying
Crash data retrieval programming
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Community Policing Section
The Community Policing Section consists of four officers. Officers split their time between the
Community Policing and the Quality of Life Neighborhood Enforcement Sections. . The
officers meet on a regular basis with apartment managers, neighborhood watch groups and
other civic associations. They give safety talks to senior citizens, special presentations at
schools, and educate concerned citizens on how to implement and run an effective
Neighborhood Watch Program. These officers also teach the Crime Free Multi-Housing
Program to apartment managers in Dover. This course instructs property managers in areas of
safety by environmental design, how to screen potential applicants and evict non-compliant
tenants.
In 2015 MCpl. Jeff Davis starred in a You Tube video that went viral worldwide. The Dover
Police Dash Cam Shake it off video generated more than 38.3 million views. It shows MCpl.
Davis singing the song “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift while on patrol. This video brought
worldwide positive attention to the Department and it ranked ninth for most viewed videos in
the world. MCpl. Davis also did many interviews on national and local media networks
promoting the Department and the profession. The 2015 National Night Out was another
successful event which was organized by Community Policing officers who partner with the
Target Store of Dover; this event had an estimated attendance of 1,500 people. This was the
sixth annual National Night Out event which features free food, prize giveaways and
interaction with police, fire and paramedics from our area. Due to the loss of funding from
Target, Heroes and Helpers was renamed Holiday Heroes and was a huge success again this
year. 35 Officers, along with support from local businesses and private donors, ensured that 33
underprivileged children had presents to open during their holiday. Community Policing has
also implemented a community outreach program. In October, a public basketball game was
held between officers and members of the community. This event also included food and
entertainment for the attendees. In November, the Community Policing Unit partnered with
Communities in Schools and the Food Bank of Delaware to deliver 150 Thanksgiving meals to
needy families in the community. Along with these events, the Community Policing officers
are involved in Dover Days, Ghost and Goblins at Dover Downs, July 4th fireworks, Habitat
for Humanity projects and numerous parades in Dover, as well as assisting Milford, Harrington
and Milton with holiday parades
MCpl. Jeffrey Davis participating in the
2015 National Night Out at Target.
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Sex Offender Enforcement Section
Dover PD’s Sex Offender Compliance Section consists of civilian agents
who monitor all registered sex offenders that reside, work, or attend school
in the city limits of Dover. At any given time there are between 240 and
275 offenders that meet this criterion in Dover. The agents are responsible
for making all public notifications regarding sex offenders and the agents
conduct audits on all offenders in the city to ensure compliance with the
program. Tier 1 is the lowest level and is audited once a year, Tier 2 are
moderate risk and are audited bi-annually and Tier 3 is the highest risk
level which are audited four times within the year. If an offender has
violated the conditions of his/her restrictions, the agents will obtain a
warrant and the agents aggressively search for them to make the arrest.
In 2015, these officers made 339 verifications, 1245 re-verifications,
36,630 notifications, and obtained 24 non-compliant warrants.
Retired MCpl. Andrew Morris and
Retired Sgt. Carl Humphrey and
Retired Sgt. Carl Humphrey
Retired Sgt. Shawn Harrington
From December 7, 2015 to Present.
From January 1, 2015 to September 26,
2015.
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K-9 Unit
The Dover Police Department K-9 Unit consists of three K-9 teams which are all
trained in patrol and narcotic detection. The department currently has two teams
assigned to the patrol division and one team assigned to the Street Crimes Unit.
Our teams are nationally certified by the National Police K-9 Association in patrol,
narcotics and tracking. K-9 teams often assist Dover officers as well as other
agencies throughout Kent County in the apprehension and seizure of illegal drugs,
dangerous felons, suspects resisting arrest, and suspects fleeing crime scenes.
During the year of 2015, our teams were responsible for apprehending 38 criminals
and conducting over 42 tracks while assisting in the seizure of over $70,000 in
United States Currency. Our K-9s alerted to over 12 kilograms of marijuana, 400
grams of cocaine, 68 grams of methamphetamine and 426 grams of cocaine. The
unit had 462 total deployments for the 2015 calendar year.
Criminal Apprehensions 38
Tracks 56
Area Searches 5
Crowd Control 8
Building Searches 44
Property Checks 33
Alarms 71
Warrant Services 45 Top Left: Cpl. Robert
Narcotic Sniffs 52 Barrett with K-9 Partner,
Britt.
Money Sniffs 11
Top Right: M/Cpl.
School Sniffs 9 Bernardo Fioravaniti
with K-9 Partner,
Money Seizure $70,142.00 Gerome
K-9 Demonstrations 28 Bottom Left: Pfc.
Joseph Bauer with K-9
Assist other Police 35 Partner, Gunner
Training Hours 655.5
Deployments 462
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Motorcycle Section
This section consists of six motorcycle officers. These officers conduct
speed enforcement, or any other traffic enforcement problem throughout
the city. They lead all parades in Dover and escort most funerals through
the city. Motorcycle officers also assist other units when needed
throughout the city. In 2015, they issued 5,779 tickets and had 1,377
complaints assigned to them.
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Parking Enforcement Section
The Dover Police Department has two full time civilians assigned to Parking
Enforcement. They enforce parking regulations throughout the city. They are
responsible for booting vehicles when the owner has failed to pay fines that have
accrued over a period of time. Parking enforcement also patrols shopping centers and
neighborhoods for parking violations.
Parking Enforcement
Officers Frank Hutchins
& John Boyer
Animal Control Section
The Dover Police Department employs one full time (civilian) Animal Control Officer
who is responsible for animal complaints within the city. The Animal Control Officer
sets non-injuring traps for stray cats and dogs when they can’t be captured. The
Animal Control Officer investigates properties for unsanitary, neglected or vicious
animals.
Animal Control Officer
Ryan Knowles
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Police Resources Manager
This position is part of the Police Staff and is held by Ms. Robin Adkins. She is
responsible for all department financial management duties, including management of the
department budget, grants and oversight/backup for the other resource functions in the
department. These functions include fleet management, building maintenance and
evidence.
Central Services Coordinator
This civilian position is responsible for a wide range of duties in the department including
purchasing and the maintenance/repair of vehicles, office equipment and specialized police
equipment. The position also supervises building maintenance and evidence/photography
personnel. Ms. Rhonda Figueroa has held the position since May of 2015 and has quickly
acclimated to the police department climate and duties extremely well.
Evidence Technician
The evidence accountability duties of this position are extremely critical to maintaining the
department’s highly successful record for solving criminal cases in court. Mr. Dean
Anderson, a retired police officer, was hired for this position in December of 2014 and hit
the ground running. He has already implemented several measures to improve the
evidence system and its management.
Building Maintenance
All building maintenance and custodian functions are performed and/or coordinated by one
person, Mr. Mark Moore. Because the building is never closed and there are numerous
systems requiring maintenance and areas to keep clean, Mr. Moore is extremely busy
keeping up with all tasks required. In July of 2015, we added Janitorial Services contract
services to help Mr. Moore keep up with the cleaning of the building areas open to the
public which include the front lobby, restrooms, and meeting room. Mr. Moore monitors
the contract personnel who have been doing a great job in these areas. As time allows, Mr.
Moore also assists with vehicle maintenance issues.
Robin Adkins Rhonda Figueroa Dean Anderson Mark Moore
Police Resources Central Services Evidence Technician Building Maintenance
Manager Coordinator
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Records Unit
The Records Unit consists of six civilian employees. The unit is responsible for all documents generated
by the Police Department. These documents include all criminal reports, arrest reports, traffic crash
reports, traffic citations, and city ordinance summons which are submitted to the Records Unit for review,
data input, storage, and archiving. The Dover Police Records Unit is one of only three municipal police
agencies in the state who are authorized to directly input data into the Delaware Justice Information
System (DELJIS). In addition, the Records Unit is tasked with processing and verifying the department’s
payroll prior to submitting it to the City Finance Office.
From Left: Brenda Unruh, Karen Hudson, Jessica Hand, Elizabeth Parsons,
Kelly Morgan and Lisa Hoffer
Local Area Network Analyst
(LAN Analyst)
Christopher Menge and Paul Cookson serve as the Department’s LAN Analysts. They are responsible for
the department’s computers, application software, servers and related network infrastructure. The
computer systems within the department continue to present unique challenges due to the enhanced
security requirements imposed by state and federal mandates governing the criminal justice community.
They also work closely with several state agencies to implement and troubleshoot state-hosted systems
that are accessed by police employees.
These positions are also responsible for assisting with the design, implementation and purchase of all
items within the department associated with computer technology. The LAN Analysts are currently
responsible for 81 desktop computers, 36 mobile data computers, 17 servers, 11 network printers and
various stand-alone peripherals.
LAN Analysts Chris Menge and Paul Cookson
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Victim Services Unit
Ms. Diane Glenn serves as the Department’s Victim Services Coordinator and provides crime victims
with professional assistance and support. Each crime victim and their family are provided with a
supportive environment to assist them through some very difficult times and decisions in their lives.
Our goal is to help lessen the trauma suffered and provide support throughout the criminal justice
process.
Services provided to crime victims and their families vary in each case depending upon the needs of the
individual. Services include: death notifications, crisis intervention, referrals to community based
services, criminal justice updates, court accompaniments, assistance with filing for violent crime
compensation through the state, as well as a host of other services as needed in each particular case.
The Dover Police Department is committed to the fair, compassionate, and dignified treatment of all
crime victims. We continue to strive to improve and enhance all services related to helping victims and
survivors through such traumatic events.
Below is a statistical breakdown for services provided in 2015:
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Planning & Training Unit
The Planning and Training Unit is responsible for all aspects of training,
recruitment, and applicant testing. Planning and Training ensures that all
sworn and civilian members of the department receive training in
compliance with the standards established by the Delaware Council On
Police Training (COPT), Departmental Policies, CALEA standards, and
Federal mandates. The Planning and Training Unit also provides
training to outside agencies that request assistance with their training
needs. The unit is also responsible for all newly hired police officers
through their completion of the Field Training Program. Throughout the
year, Planning and Training participates in various job fairs in the local
region in an effort to recruit qualified and diverse applicants.
Major Training Accomplishments for 2015:
12 new police officers hired, including one certified
1,133 civilian training hours
9,419 sworn officer training hours
15 out of state training schools attended
5 Internships
420 hours of ride alongs
Sgt. Aaron Dickinson
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Police Chaplains
The Department has two civilians holding the honorary rank of Captain in the position of Police Chaplain.
Wallace Dixon has been a Departmental Chaplain for eleven years. Pastor Jacob McCready joined the
department in 2009 and Pastor Elmer Davis joined in 2015. The Chaplains provide the blessings and
benedictions at ceremonial functions. They also offer spiritual guidance and advice to both sworn officers
and civilian members of the department.
Chaplain Wallace Dixon giving Pastor Jacob McCready giving Pastor Elmer Davis
the invocation at a recent the benediction at a recent
promotions and awards promotions and awards
ceremony. ceremony,
Honor Guard & Dover Police and Fire Pipes and Drums
Dover Police Department’s Honor Guard is comprised of eight volunteer officers from
various units within the department. The Honor Guard is called upon for formal police
functions and ceremonies, such as the 2015 Winter Promotions and Awards Ceremony
pictured above. Also pictured is the Dover Police and Fire Pipes and Drums, this unit
performs at various parades, public events and promotions ceremonies.
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CALEA Accreditation
The Gold Standard in Public Safety
Crime Analyst/Accreditation Manager
The Crime Analyst/ Accreditation Manager has dual responsibilities. One of
the responsibilities is strategic crime analysis and assists with the planning
and deployment of resources to best combat crime. It also provides research
and analysis support to aid management in making a variety of key
decisions.
The responsibilities of the Accreditation Manager is to maintain and
organize the department’s many policies and procedures. The primary
function is to maintain and comply with the 484 standards which are
mandated by CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement
Agencies) and the 105 standards mandated by DPAC (Delaware Police
Accreditation Commission). The Dover Police Department is one of only
eight departments in the State of Delaware to have the prestigious honor of
National Accreditation. The Dover Police Department recently completed
their sixth assessment and in March 2015 were selected by the
Commissioners of CALEA to receive re-accreditation, which is the Gold
Standard for Public Safety.
Robert Scott, Crime Analyst/Accreditation Manager
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MEDICATION RETURN BOX
The secured box, located in the Dover Police Department lobby, is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the safe and secure disposal of
medications no longer needed. The box was given to the department by
the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) as
part of a program to combat prescription drug abuse, sponsored by Endo
Pharmaceuticals and Zogenix. The box allows for a safe and secure
drop-off location where any citizen can anonymously drop unused
medications for safe and proper disposal. The Dover Police Department
is grateful for the approval by NADDI and looks forward to future
success in reducing prescription drug abuse. During 2015, 1,472.6 lbs. of
miscellaneous prescription pills were removed from the medication return
box.
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CADET PROGRAM
The Dover Police Department implemented a police Cadet Program in June 2015
consisting of nine Cadets who are assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit as part
time employees. Funding for this program is provided through multiple grant
sources.
Prior to being hired, each candidate was required to pass the same tests as a potential
Dover Police Officer which includes, a physical fitness test, drug testing, an oral
board and a background check. Each Cadet was provided with 80 hours of training
consisting of laws, equipment usage, policies and procedures, geography, radio
protocol and then an additional 38 hours of supervised on the job training. After they
completed the training, they were released for duty and work in pairs.
Cadets conduct high visibility patrols throughout the City of Dover handling 558
complaints and issuing 307 city ordinances violations from June thru December of
2015. The Cadets, who are not sworn Police Officers, conduct patrols on both foot
and bicycle and enforce local city ordinances. They also assist with crowd control,
traffic control and support services during major events in the City. Cadets are also
tasked with providing security services in the Dover Public Library.
The Cadet Program has proved to be a valuable asset to the residents, patrons and
business owners of the City of Dover and we have received positive feedback on the
impact they are making in the downtown Dover area.
Cadets Bryce Jackson and Logan Spicer playing basketball during a
local community outreach program.
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2015 OFFICER RETIREMENTS
Corporal Jeffrey Matthews Lieutenant Daniel McKeown Master Corporal Andrew Morris
& Spike
Lieutenant Jason Pires Lieutenant J. Eric Richardson Captain Robert Scott
Sergeant Glenn Virdin
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2015
DOVER POLICE
ANNUAL
REPORT
Special Thanks to
Lt. Hermance
for the pictures included in this report.
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City of Dover, Delaware
Department of Planning and
Inspections & Recreation
2015 Annual Report
Planning, Inspections
& Recreation
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I. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 3
II. DIVISION REPORTS ............................................................................................................................... 3
Building Inspections .........................................................................................................................................................3
Fire Marshals...............................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Personnel……………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………... 5
Code Enforcement & Property Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 6
Licensing and Permi ng……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Planning Division……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… 7
III. INITIATIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NITIATIVES AND CCOMPLISHMENTS........................................................................................................... 9
Downtown Development District / Restoring Central Dover……………………………………………………………………..9
Comprehensive Plan Implementation .................................................................................................................…..….10
Major Development Projects…………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Other Major Project Ac vi es…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
IV. 2015 COMMITTEE REPORTS .......................................................................................................... 17
Planning Commission..………………………………………………………………………………………….………17
Board of Adjustment………..…………………………………………………………………………………………...17
Historic District Commission…………………………………………………………………………………………...18
Recreation Division ………………………………………………………………………………………..…………...19
V. COMMISSION ACTIVITY ......................................................................................................................
Board of Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................................................
Historic District Commission……………………………………………………………………………………………...
Planning Commission Site Plan Applications……………………………………………………….………………...…
Miscellaneous Planning Applications……………………………………………………………….………..…………. ..
Conditional Uses…………………………………………………………………………………….……………….. ........
Subdivisions…………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………......
Rezoning Applications………………………………………………………………………….…………………..……..
Applications………………………………………………………………………….…………………..…….. .
Unified Signs…………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………
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Planning, Inspections & Recreation
2015 Annual Report
Introduction
2015 was an exciting year for the Department of Planning and Inspections and the Department of Parks and
Recreation. The City saw signs of economic recovery, with several redevelopment projects along the Route
13 corridor. On January 11, 2015, Governor Jack Markell designated downtown Dover as one of three
Downtown Development Districts. This designation sparked an increased interest in downtown Dover. Sev-
eral small projects were completed or underway during 2015, but the seeds have been sown for some major
redevelopment activity. Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity completed three new homes on South Kirk-
wood Street, with two additional homes to be completed in the near future. The partnerships created under
Restoring Central Dover have laid the groundwork for significant improvements to the central Dover neigh-
borhoods. The Department of Parks and Recreation completed the Recreation Needs Assessment, which will
be the basis of park planning and capital improvements over the next several years. A park plan was created
for Mallard Pond Park, and the associated improvements will be completed in early 2016. The City installed
air conditioning in the John W. Pitts Center, which was a much needed addition to improve our summer pro-
gram offerings, including our Summer Playground and sports camps. The City partnered with the Dover
YMCA and Holy Cross to initiate a new youth soccer league in the fall. The league was a huge success and
was followed by an indoor soccer program on Friday evenings during the winter.
As 2015 drew to a close, the departments were poised for even greater success in 2016.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Townshend, AICP
Director of Planning & Community Development
Building Inspections
Staff: Mike McGregor Building Inspector II; Greg
Akers, Chief Building Inspector / Plans Examiner; and
Chris Scott, Licensed Plumbing / HVAC Inspector II.
New Construction, Renovations, Additions and Ten-
ant Fit Outs: Mr. Akers supervises construction in-
spectors, reviews construction documents and permits,
meets with design professionals regarding construction
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projects and Dover’s permit process. Mr. McGregor reviews plans and permits, performs inspections of
commercial, residential and manufactured buildings. Mr. Scott’s responsibilities include plans review and per-
formance of plumbing and HVAC inspections for commercial and residential buildings under construction.
The combined efforts of all staff resulted in the performance of 3,863 building inspections, 3,373 plumbing/
mechanical inspections and 160 C/O inspections this year. 1,962 permits were issued in 2015.
Additional Duties: The Building Inspections staff assists in revitalizing existing structures through the plans
and permits process, responds to inquiries related to construction, assists in property damage assessment after
significant damage causing events occur, and enforces licensing of contractors and design professionals. The
team provides guidance, support and proper enforcement of the codes for construction and or repairs regulated
by the Building and Life Safety Codes.
Summary Description: Building and Life Safety Codes address occupancy, structural strength, means of
egress, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, accessibility, energy conservation and life safety in regard
to new and existing buildings, facilities and systems. These issues are specific to structures and adjacent struc-
tures as they may relate.
Qualifications: Dover’s Building Inspectors are qualified via a combination of certifications and licenses. Our
inspectors are required to achieve or exceed 45 hours of training within 3 year time periods in order to main-
tain their certifications. These qualifications combined with years of experience in both private and public sec-
tors places them among the best in the industry.
Fire Marshal’s Office
Staff: Pictured Left to Right;
Jason Osika , Deputy Fire Marshal / Inspector II
Timothy P. Mullaney Jr., Fire Marshal / Inspector III
Matthew Brown, Deputy Fire Marshal / Inspector I
The Fire Marshal’s Office has a staffing level of 3 full time em-
ployees. The breakdown is a Fire Marshal (Inspector III) and two
Deputy Fire Marshals which can hold the position of Inspector I
or II. Currently the officer, Tim Mullaney, has one Inspector II
and one Inspector I. One of the three full time employees is certi-
fied through the Delaware Council on Police Training and is a
sworn officer with full police powers. As such, Mr. Mullaney han-
dles investigations for criminal-related fire incidents.
The Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for conducting inspec-
tions annually in various occupancies such as apartments, assem-
blies, daycares, health care, industrial, mercantile, schools, hotels
and motels, and businesses. The Fire Marshal’s Office handles a
variety of fire related complaints such as over-crowding, blocked
means of egress, fire lanes, and impaired fire protection. The
sprinkler, fire alarm, hood suppression, and other forms of fire
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protection are reviewed and tested by the Fire Marshal’s Of-
fice.
In addition to the inspection related responsibilities the Fire
Marshal’s Office is responsible for the investigation into
origin and cause of fires and explosions within the City of
Dover. All employees of the office are on an on call rotation
for any after-hours fire or life safety complaint received.
For the year 2015, the following is a breakdown of activity for
the office:
Annual Fire/Life Safety Inspections: 303
Certificates of Occupancy Inspections /Fire Pro-
tection Acceptances Tests; 196
Administrative walkthrough inspections; 110
Fire/Life Safety Complaints: 309
102 South Queen Street
Plan Review: 145 fire permits issued with a total value
of $253,551.00
Arrest Total: 4
Prosecution Declined per Attorney General: 4 due to age / 1 due to mental capacity
Clearance Rate: 69%
Subject Burned Investigations: Total of 4
Fire Type Number Value of Loss
Accidental 59 $2,590,950
Incendiary 13 $48,301
Undetermined 13 $192,301
TOTAL 85 $2,831,552
Personnel Changes
The continued dedication and professionalism of the staff of the Department of Planning, Inspections and
Recreation is a critical element in providing services to the community. These qualities allow staff to suc-
cessfully interact with the residents of our City and support continued community improvement. There were
a number of staffing changes within the Department during 2015. The change is as follows:
Eddie Diaz was hired as a Planner I in the Planning Department effective December 7, 2015.
On December 29, 2015 was David McGinnis last day with the City of Dover. David took on a
Code Enforcement Officer position in Baltimore, Maryland.
On December 31, 2015 was Angela Mangan last day with the City of Dover. Angie was going to
enjoy retirement.
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Code Enforcement & Property Maintenance
Staff: Tim Taraila, Inspector III/Code Enforcement
Supervisor; Ron Coburn, Inspector II/Vacant Buildings;
David McGinnis, Inspector I; Velvet Bowen, Inspector I
& Jared Boesenberg, Inspector I.
The Code Enforcement Officers entered a total of 3,341
cases into the H.T.E. system with regard to violations of
the Dover Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordi-
nance. Based on the data demonstrating the reason for
the inspections, more than 72 percent of cases are initi-
ated by staff within the Department of Planning and In-
spections. This includes the Code Enforcement, Fire
Types of Inspections/Cases Entered
Marshal, Licensing and Planning staff. Within these Annual Rental Housing Inspections 303
cases, 6,724 inspections were performed for code com-
Property Maintenance Exterior 582
pliance. All cases entered must have an origination
code, such as a citizen complaint or an officer’s obser- Tall Grass and Weeds 642
vation. See chart for breakdown of the reasons for in-
No Valid Business License 84
spections, the number of inspections performed by the
Code Enforcement Inspections staff, and a list of the No Valid Building Permit 58
different types of inspections conducted.
In addition, the Property Maintenance and Code En- Zoning 106
forcement Officers conducted another 307 inspections
relating to Fence and Sign Permits. The Officers also Dover City Ordinances 512
assisted in the collection of Itinerant Merchant Licenses
All Others 912
during large events at Dover International Speedway.
Total 3,341
Vacant Buildings:
As part of the Vacant Buildings program the Code En-
forcement Officers registered in 2015 a total of 275 Causes for Inspections
buildings within the City limits of Dover and collected
$139,600.00 dollars in registration fees from these reg- Citizen/Tenant complaint 651
istrations. Since the program began in 2007, a total of Electric Department Referral 197
1,681 structures have been registered as vacant. Cur-
rently, staff estimates that there are approximately 300 Other Agency Referral 175
of these structures still vacant. Staff Initiated 2,318
Dangerous Buildings and Demolitions: TOTAL 3,341
48 buildings or structures were active on the dangerous
building list. Of these, the following 17 structures were
either demolished by the City, came into code compli-
ance, or they were demolished by the owner of the
property.
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Demolished by the City:
110 S New St Repaired by Owner
5 Welch Dr 209 N New St
1370 College Road 307 W Division St
222 W Reed St 223 N Governors Ave
311 N Governors Ave 105 S Queen St
110 Rustic Lane 128 S Queen St
669 W North St 43 S Kirkwood St
312 W Loockerman St
Demolished by Owner
381 Rita Wilma Way
383 Rita Wilma Way
Licensing and Permitting
Staff: Angie Mangan, Office Assistant II, Debbie Krue-
ger, Office Assistant II; and Kristen Mullaney, Licensing
& Permitting Supervisor;
The Permit and Licensing staff is the first contact most
customers have with the Department of Planning and In-
spections and with the City of Dover.
This staff is responsible for the receipt and processing of
all Permits, Business Licenses, Occupancy Permits, and
Rental Dwelling Permits. These staff schedule all in-
spections performed by the department, assist customers, and answer inquires. They responded directly to
questions regarding all of the above and scheduled appointments and meetings as required. The charts in-
cluded are examples of just some of the important work done by this staff. Their contributions to customer
service are immeasurable. While much of their work cannot be directly quantified, without their efforts,
the Department could not function. They present a high standard of prompt and courteous service.
Planning Office
Staff: Ann Marie Townshend, Director
of Planning & Community Development;
Tracey Harvey, Planner I; William Cook,
Planner I; Maretta Savage-Purnell, Secre-
tary II; Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal
Planner, Eddie Diaz, Planner I.
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The Planning Office coordinates the review and approval of all development applications within the City
and provides support to the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Historic District Commission.
During 2015, the Planning Office processed 67 new applications and continued review on applications that
had been submitted in previous years. Additionally, the Planning Office manages the City’s Community
Development Block Grant program.
Community Development
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) expands opportunities and housing choices
for low and moderate income persons living in Dover and protects the public health and welfare of Dover
citizens. Dove receives funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
to administer within the City to support low and moderate income populations. It performs the following
tasks:
Provide CDBG grants to sub-recipients that provide services to low/moderate income persons.
Provides rehabilitation assistance to sub-recipients who service low/moderate income persons.
Provides housing assistance to emergency shelters for the homeless.
Provides sub-recipient grants to community non-profit organizations for projects in the City.
The following projects were completed during the program year:
Homeownership Assistance Program—Throughout the year, six (6) families received a grant from the
City of Dover’s Homeownership Assistance Program and purchased affordable housing in the City.
Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless—CDBG funds were utilized to cover the operations costs
for the homeless shelter. Over 215 homeless men were serviced throughout the program year.
NCALL Research— CDBG funds were provided for pre-purchase homeownership counseling to eight
(8) Dover residents who purchased affordable housing.
Elizabeth Murphey School—CDBG funds were provided for renovations for one of the housing facili-
ties located on the campus that services at risk youth.
Restoring Central Dover Initiative—Restoring Central Dover is an initiative that was developed as a
community wide effort to establish a revitalization plan for central Dover. The plan will focus on afford-
able housing, business development, strong community and infrastructure needs for central Dover to be
developed as a vibrant business corridor. NCALL Research is the lead agency that will implement the
plan and received a $90,000 grant from Wells Fargo in September 2013. The City was a stakeholder for
this initiative and awarded NCALL $10,000 to support this initiative.
NCALL and the Restoring Central Dover Steering Committee received a 5-year grant in the amount of
$750,000 from the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation for the purpose of implementing the Restoring
Central Dover Initiative. A major portion of the grant was utilized to hire a full time Neighborhood Revi-
talization Coordinator and a Community Organizer who will work with local government and organiza-
tions to implement the Restoring Central Dover Strategic Plan.
Mayors Challenge to End Veterans Homelessness – During the fall of 2014, HUD and Mayor Chris-
tiansen developed a task force for ending veterans homelessness in the City of Dover by December 31,
2015. The task force set goal to house 50 veterans within 300 days. On December 28, 2015, the task
force met its goal by housing 50 veterans that were homeless in the City of Dover. To honor this accom-
plishment, the mayor held a 300 day celebration on January 20, 2016 at Grotto’s Pizza to celebrate the
success of this accomplishment.
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Permits Issued, 2011-2015
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Construction 742 772 1,039 1,027 1,083
Plumbing / Mechanical 672 713 623 591 745
Fire Prevention / Life Safety 93 81 121 81 134
Totals 1,507 1,566 1,783 1,699 1,962
Business Licenses 2011‐2015 Rental Dwelling Permits 2011‐2015
Downtown Development District/Restoring Central Dover
On January 11, 2015 Dover received designation as a Downtown Development
District. Governor Markell formally announced that the cities of Dover, Seaford
and Wilmington were selected as the first Districts in Delaware with visits to each
community. On February 26th the Planning Office in conjunction with other City
offices, the Delaware State Housing Authority, the State Historic Preservation Of-
fice, and the Sustainable Energy Utility conducted a series of three public Work-
shops on Dover’s Downtown Development District. Information was available on
the various incentive programs including grants, tax credits, tax credits, fee waiv-
ers, etc.
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Outreach materials for the Downtown Development District pro-
gram include brochures and Incentive Applications. Staff also held
informational sessions with targeted interest groups such as engi-
neers, architects, lawyers, Realtors, bankers, and City Staff on the
program. A second series of workshops was held on March 11th re-
garding the Downtown Development District opportunities. An an-
nouncement of the Large Projects designated for grant funding was
made following the completion of the first reservation process round
for the DDD Grant Program administered by the Delaware State
Housing Authority.
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity focused its efforts on South
Kirkwood Street during its Blitz Build the week of June 8thto com-
plete construction of one home and made significant progress on a
second home in order to provide owner-occupied housing in with
Dover’s Downtown Development District.
In late 2015, the boundaries of the Downtown Development District
were expanded in two area along South State Street and West Water
Street.
Division Street/Forest Street Design Week Charrette - Planning Staff participated as part of the project
team and attended the public workshops associated with the Division Street/ Forest Street Design Week Char-
rette (Western Capital Gateway) in November. A series of public workshops engaged citizens, City staff, and
community leaders in a discussion of the Division Street/Forest Street corridor from Saulsbury Road to State
Street and the segment of Forest Street leading to Loockerman Street. Ideas for streetscape improvements,
landscaping, and land planning were gathered. A Final Report is expected in 2016.
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Activities & Ordinance Development
The Planning Office is responsible for developing ordinances and other activities to implement the City’s 2008
Comprehensive Plan. In this regard, the following projects were priorities of the Planning Staff in 2015:
Bicycle & Pedestrian Sub-Committee – The Planning Office participates in the monthly meetings of the
Bicycle & Pedestrian Sub-Committee. In 2015, activities included the final adoption of the Bicycle Plan
and Pedestrian Plan. The development of these plans was led by the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan.
Capital City Trail – Through the coordinated efforts of the City Planning Office, the Dover/Kent County
MPO, and DelDOT construction of the Capital City Trail continued. In 2015, additional phases of the mul-
ti-purpose trail system were completed adjacent to the Delaware Public Archives parking area and along
Park Drive. This completes the trail system from the St. Jones Greenway Isaacs Branch trail to Silver Lake
Park.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2015 - On April 13, 2015, the City Council approved the set of Com-
prehensive Plan Amendments 2015. The Comprehensive Plan Amendments approved consist of two items.
First, the amendment was approved the request to change the land use classification on the Land Develop-
ment Plan Map 12-1 for the property at 801 North State Street from Residential Medium Density to Com-
mercial. In the other staff initiated text amendment, approval was granted to a text amendment of Chapter
13 – Annexation Plan to remove the requirements for Cost-Revenue Analysis but with language be added
to ensure staff still completed a simple analysis for annexations. (MI-15-01A and B)
In accordance with the approved procedure for annual amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the Plan-
ning Office received in December 2015 several requests to amend the Land Development Plan Map. These
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requests will be processed as Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2016 (MI-16-01).
Designation as Certified Local Government Program – Planning Staff with the Historic District Com-
mission worked on preparation of the application for the Certified Local Government (CLG) status. Fol-
lowing April submission of the application (HI-15-01), the City of Dover was designated a Certified Local
Government on May 15, 2015. The CLG program of the National Park Service involves local governments
in national preservation efforts by supporting local communities which have local historic preservation dis-
tricts and a historic preservation commission. The CLG program provides technical assistance to support
historic preservation efforts, establishes eligibility for federal Historic Preservation Funds, requires partici-
pation in the National Register of Historic Places nomination process, and provides training and technical
assistance from the State Historic Preservation Office.
Delaware Population Consortium - Planning Staff continued to attend the Delaware Population Consorti-
um (DPC) meetings. The Consortium reviews population and demographic information in preparation to
provide 30-year population and employment projections for the State, counties, and selected municipalities
including the City of Dover. At the DPC Annual Meeting on November 5th, the Consortium adopted the
File Number & Topic Text Amendment Ac on Date
Ordinance
MI‐15‐11 Revisions to the types of residen al us‐ Zoning Ordinance Ar cle LFA 8/10/15
Ordinance #2015‐ es in the RG‐1 and RG‐2 zones as relat‐ 3 Sec on 2 and Ar cle 5
FR 8/24/15
13 ed to Downtown redevelopment. Sec on 1.12
PC 9/21/15
Establishes standards for infill projects.
Amendment requiring off‐street parking Adopted: October
in RG‐1 and RG‐2 as a principal use to 12, 2015
be subject to condi onal use review.
MI‐15‐04 Revisions to uses within Recrea onal Zoning Ordinance Ar cle LFA 10/12/15
Ordinance #2015‐ and Commercial (RC) zone. 3 Sec on 18
FR 10/26/15
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Establishes provisions for temporary
PC 11/17/15
outdoor ac vi es and temporary camp‐
ing ac vi es in the RC zone. Adopted a er
amendments: De‐
A series of amendments (SA#1‐6) con‐
cember 14, 2015
MI‐15‐13 A Review of Chapter 66 – Manufactured Zoning Ordinance Ar cle CC 11/9/15
Ordinance #2015‐ Homes and Trailers and Appendix B: 12 Defini ons
PC 12/16/15
20 Zoning led to considera on of a set of
Amendments focusing on amendments Adopted: January
to the defini ons of “one‐family dwell‐ 11, 2016
ing” and “manufactured home
Ordinance #2015‐ A series of updates to the Schedule of Dover Code of Ordinanc‐ Adopted: Decem‐
21 and #2015‐22 Fees for various permits, licenses and es, Appendix F – Fees ber 14, 2015
applica ons. and Fines
Effec ve Date:
January 1, 2016
yearly population projections and the Population Projection Series covering 2010-2040. The DPC esti-
mates the population of Dover to be 37,618 people (as of July 1, 2015).
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ICEMAP Study - On February 23, 2015 Planning Staff met with consultant Marstel-Day, LLC as one of
the community stakeholders in the data gathering phase of the Installation Complex Encroachment Man-
agement Action Plan (ICEMAP). This study will be a comprehensive report that aims to management en-
croachment and sustainment challenges currently or potentially affecting mission operations of Dover Air
Force Base (DAFB). Information focused on a variety of topics related to zoning and land use and the as-
sociated City procedures and regulations.
Ordinance Amendments – A number of text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance occurred in 2015. The
process of text amendment and ordinance adoption involves research by the Planning Staff, consultation
with stakeholders on specific topics, review by City Council Committees and then formal review and pub-
lic hearings by the Planning Commission (for recommendation) and City Council (final action). See sum-
mary table as follows for 2015 activity.
Major Projects and Construction Activity
Garrison Oak Technical Park - The construction of the infrastructure for the Garrison Oak Technical
Park continued in 2015. The overall subdivision of the Technical Park into fifteen (15) lots occurred with
Subdivision Plan SB-09-06F. The capital improvements to this City owned property include a new City
street and utility infrastructure (water, sewer, and electric) to serve the Technical Park. The construction
includes the loop road known as Garrison Oak Drive which interconnects to White Oak Road in two loca-
tions and stormwater management facilities. Also a sanitary sewer pump station and water tower were un-
der construction in 2015. There are three developed lots within the Technical Park including the Garrison
Energy Center and the Uzin Utz Manufacturing facility that were completed in 2015. In Fall 2015, Plan-
ning & Inspections Staff completed fieldwork to document the G. Parris Homestead (Delaware Cultural
Resource Survey #K-6739). Located within the Garrison Oak Technical Park (Lot #13), this circa 1845
dwelling was documented by annotated measured drawings and photographs prior to its proposed demoli-
tion.
Garrison Energy Center (Master Plan S-12-03/ Phase 1 S-12-17) -Throughout the year, the Planning
Staff participated with other City Staff in coordination conference calls with Calpine regarding the Garri-
son Energy Center project at 450 Garrison Oak Drive (Lot 7 of the Garrison Oak Technical Park). The pro-
ject construction was in the final stages for the Garrison Energy Center Phase 1(S-12-17) in 2015. A rib-
bon cutting/opening celebration event was held October 1st. The Planning Office also approved the Admin-
istrative Site Plan (S-14-20) for the addition of a Fuel Oil Tank at the site following receipt of State
DNREC permits. Associated with the project, a total of 378 trees (Tree Mitigation Plan) were planted in
off-site locations in Dover including placement as street trees and within City parks.
Uzin Utz (Site Plan S-13-20) - In early 2015, building construction activities continued at the Uzin Utz
Manufacturing facility at 200 Garrison Oak Drive (Lot 12 of the Garrison Oak Technical Park. (S-13-20)
The staff of the Planning, Inspections, and Fire Marshal’s Office met often with the developer and contrac-
tors to assess project progress and to address project issues. In late May, the final inspections began and a
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued in July. Start-up operations of the Uzin Utz Manufactur-
ing facility began and a Final Certificate of Occupancy was issued in August. In September, Staff attended
the ribbon cutting/grand opening event celebrating the Uzin Utz Manufacturing facility.
Other Construction Activities - A significant number of large construction projects began or were pro-
gressing in 2015. To begin each project, the Planning Staff conducts a City of Dover Pre-Construction
meeting to introduce project managers and contractors to the various City departments and construction
permitting and inspection procedures. The following are project activities in 2015:
Dover Town Center project: The construction activities for the renovation of the commercial build-
ing at 1574 North DuPont Highway (old Walmart location) began in August. The main building is un-
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der renovation to divide it into multiple tenant spaces along with a series of site improvements for
parking, pedestrian circulation and landscaping. (S-15-04) On September 19th, the Planning Commis-
sion granted conditional approval of a Revised Site Plan for revisions to two proposed pad site build-
ings on the property. (S-15-13)
Dover Family Cosmetic Dental Office project: Construction commenced on a new dental office
building to be located at 1088 South State Street for the Dover Family Cosmetic Dental Office. This is
development of a vacant commercial property. (S-14-16)
Westminster Health Care Center: Involves a major interior renovation/rehabilitation project at the
facility on McKee Road.
State Street Commons project: The construction activities continued for the tenant fit-out of the State
Street Commons building located southwest of the intersection of South State Street and Water Street.
It will become offices for several sections of DNREC.
Edgewell facility project: A 40,000 S.F. building addition project at the Energizer Personal Care Di-
vision-Playtex Products (Edgewell) facility at 185 Saulsbury Road. (S-14-19)
Leander Lakes Apartments project: Site work progressed on land grading and stormwater manage-
ment ponds and construction began on the first phase of buildings for the 240 unit apartment complex
to be located south of Forrest Avenue/Route 8 and west of Dover High Drive. During 2015 permits
were issued for six (6) apartment buildings, the Community Center Building and the associated pool.
The project also includes the construction of the next segment of Dover High Drive to connect to Trib-
bitt Street. (S-12-18)
New Showroom & Service Building for Winner Dover Volkswagen at 1387 North DuPont High-
way: Project includes construction of new showroom and service building along with renovations to
the existing Subaru showroom and service building. (S-14-05)
New Dover High School project: Project work remained to complete the site improvements at the
new Dover High School for the baseball/softball field areas, eastern areas of the site, tree plantings,
and other site stabilization work. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy are in place with conditions
and limitations on the authorized use of the high school building and the stadium and athletic field are-
as. (C-10-05/S-11-18)
Multi-Family Projects: Construction activities are underway at several multi-family residential pro-
jects including: the redevelopment of Walker Woods as the Village of McKee Branch (S-13-18), and
the re-start of construction at the Tall Pines project at 1655 and 1665 Kenton Road (S-14-18).
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2015: Welcome to Dover!
Progress in Pictures
Booker T Washington Elementary School Delaware State University Op cs Building
DSU Op c Building
Garrison Oak Technical Park Water Tower
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2015: Welcome to Dover!
Progress in Pictures
NBR Office Building—New Burton Road AAA Car Care Center
Title Max
Winner
Subaru
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2015: Welcome to Dover!
Progress in Pictures – Downtown Redevelopment
Solid Rock Bap st Church Community Sankofa Cultural Arts Center
Outreach Center
Grey Fox Grille & Public House; Before and A er—
Downtown Development District Success Story
Check Presenta on—Comple on of Dover’s First Downtown Development District Program
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Boards and Commissions
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission consists Planning Commission Applications
of nine members with Fred Tolbert
2015
as Chairman and Kathleen Still as
Annexations, 1
Vice-Chairman. The Planning Unified Sign, 2
Commission met during nine
Site Plans, 9
months in 2015. One meeting was Rezoning, 4
cancelled due to lack of quorum,
one due to weather, and one due to
no business. The Planning Com- Conditional
Uses, 4
mission reviewed 28 applications
in 2015. The Site Plans reviewed
Subdivisions, 2
by the Planning Commission in- Miscellaneous,
6
cluded the revisions to the Eden
Hill Farm TND Residential Dis-
trict, Phase 2 of Blue Hen Apartments, and Dover Town Center (former Walmart), and Creekstone. The
Conditional Use applications include a professional office on Kings Highway and the Grande Building 4.
The Planning Commission made recommendation to City Council on four rezoning applications. There were
an additional eight applications that were submitted to the Planning Office for administrative review.
Board of Adjustment
The Planning Office received 15 Board of Adjustment
applications to the Board of Ad-
justment in 2015. Fourteen of the Applications 2015
applications were for area vari- Variances
ance, and one was for a use vari- Dismissed, 1
ance. One of the applications was
denied; one was put on hold; and Variances
the remaining thirteen variances on Hold, 1
were approved. One of these was
an application to extend a vari- Denied Approved
ance that had expired. Another Variances, 1 Variances,
was removed from the agenda 12
after it was determined that a var-
iance was not necessary (based
on an as-built survey). The remaining twelve variances were approved.
Historic District Commission
The City of Dover, Delaware Historic District Commission consists of five members: Ann Baker Horsey,
Terry Jackson, Joe McDaniel, Chazz Salkin, and Col. Dick Scrafford. During 2015 Chazz Salkin served as
Chairman and Joe McDaniel in served as Vice-Chairman and were re-elected to those positions at the Com-
mission’s Annual Meeting in November 2015.
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The Historic District Commission held seven meetings in 2015. The Historic District Commission reviewed
eight (8) applications for Architectural Review Certificates or as informational items in 2015. This included
the referral of two Sign Permits and a one Building Permit to the Historic District Commission for review of
the proposals. Sign proposals involved the properties at 6 South State Street (offices) and Woodburn
(Governor’s House) on Kings Highway (HI-15-03 and HI-15-02). The Building Permit was related to con-
struction a drive-up ATM at PNC Bank (HI-15-04). One project was reviewed for Architectural Review Certi-
fication involving construction of a tree sculpture on the grounds of the Biggs Museum of American Art (HI-
15-05). In February, the commercial building at 312 West Loockerman Street was determined as Demolition
by Neglect (HI-15-06). Informational items included the permit for The Santa House to be located on Loocker-
man Way (HI-15-07) and a presentation on the initial concepts for the Bradford Street Streetscape Enhance-
ments project (HI-15-08).
Of the fifty-eight (58) permits in the Historic District in
2015, a total of forty-two (42) permits required Architec-
tural Review Certification review for such projects as
signs, temporary signs, roof and window replacement
projects, and exterior finish/siding/trim work renova-
tions.
The construction activities in the Historic District in-
volved renovations to existing historic buildings. Follow-
ing renovations including exterior repairs and painting,
the building at 140 South State Street reopened as a res-
taurant known as the Grey Fox Grille. With limited exte-
rior changes, the buildings at 109 East Division Street and 15 Kings Highway NE were renovated from resi-
dences into professional office spaces (C-14-04 and C-15-01). The mid-twentieth century commercial building
at 312 West Loockerman Street was declared Demolition by Neglect and a Dangerous Building; it was ulti-
mately demolished in November 2015 after the owner took no action to repair the building (HI-15-06).
Planning Staff with the Historic District Commis- Permits Reviewed for
sion worked on preparation of the application for Architectural Review Certification
Certified Local Government (CLG) status submit- 2015
ting it in April 2015 (HI-15-01). The City of Do- 4
ver was designated a Certified Local Government Building Permits Reviewed
by Staff
on May 15, 2015. The CLG program of the Na- 13
tional Park Service involves local governments in Building Permits Reviewed
by HDC
national preservation efforts by supporting local
Sign Permits Reviewed by
communities which have local historic preserva- Staff
36
tion districts and a historic preservation commis- 5
Sign Permits Reviewed by
sion. HDC
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City of Dover
Annual Report 2015
Parks & Recreation
2015 Annual Report
Relationships and Outreach Check out our
Bicycle and Pedestrian fostering new relationships Code Purple, Day of Giving stats...
Subcommittee with the Capital School We hosted the Annual Day
Continuing efforts to iden- District and Wesley of Giving event. With local
**43,588 patrons & visitors
tify gaps in the pedestrian College to further promote community partners on
were recorded in the John
and cycling needs, the bike & pedestrian safety hand providing donations
W. Pitts Recreation Center
group held their irst Ride measures for their students of food, clothing, jackets,
of Silence with 30 locals and campuses. toys, and personal needs 3,200 (approx.) adults &
participating. This interna- for those who are homeless youth participated in our
tional awareness ride is to or going through a hard basketball, field hockey,
bring focus to lives lost by Day of Service
time. The organizations lacrosse, softball and volley-
cycling accidents and Hosting 80 volunteers the offering donations were
awareness to motorists. Epsilon Iota Omega phenomenal. The number 2015 revenues
They presented compre- of people that were bene i-
Charter of Alpha Kappa
hensive Bicycle and ciaries of these tidings was
$85,140 Leagues
Pedestrian Plans to City Alpha Sorority sponsored
a Day of Service event the very appreciative of this $23,300 General Recrea-
Council which we adopted effort. Code Purple is tion
in April. Also new in 2015, John W. Pitts Recreation
looking to repeat a Day of $10,400 Field/Building
they began the application Center in January. The Giving with us again. Rentals
process for a Walk Friendly Day of Service project fea-
Community designation to tured a clothing drive for $ 7,260 Trips
compliment Dover as a safe Delaware Senior Olympics
Kent & Sussex County $ 6,950 Sports
place for pedestrians & The DSO hosted their
cyclists. Partnerships with homeless shelters. The $24,000 Camps
National Bicycle Quali ier
the Bicycle & Pedestrian event was an overwhelm- $52,670 Youth Connections
at Dover Downs. Parks &
staff of DelDOT, Kent ing success and even drew Recreation staff assisted &
County MPO and local in Senator Thomas the DSO with the time trials Top Left Picture : In May 2015, Dover
business are key to the Carper, Senator Chris portion of the event. More Elks Lodge 1903 hosted the 19th
subcommittee endeavors. Coons, and Dover Mayor than 50 senior partici- Annual Jack Conrad Fishing Derby.
In addition, they are Robin Christiansen. It’s a free fishing derby open to all
pants were noted at the youth in the greater Dover area.
Brining children & families together
Recreation Highlights
is a great way to introduce children
to fishing, bond families, and make
new friends while promoting our
New in the Fall of 2015, we free introductory lacrosse clinic gem, Silver Lake Park. The event
With the air condi oning in‐
introduced an affordable youth that touted 53 girls in a end‐ hosted 45 youth & their families.
stalled, the summer was never
soccer program that opened ance. This was a great way to 2015 Challenger Football
cooler! We hosted an out‐
the door to a diverse popula‐ introduce young girls to a new Dover High School
standing indoor summer bas‐
on of players from the greater and fun sport they can grow Football Players,
ketball league with no room to
Dover area. Joining us in the with for many years to come. Cheerleaders and
grow & summer program regis‐
new league, Holy Cross and the Band Members made
tra ons increased. Many of our In addi on to our regular
YMCA of Dover complimented this a day of
patrons commented favorably programming, staff worked on
this needed program. The suc‐
to having the climate controlled the Amish Bike Tour, Capital
cess of this league lead to an
environment while in the gym. Holiday Fes val, Annual Food
indoor winter session of soccer
Drive, and clean up days along
and plans for a new spring Working with Wesley Women’s
with other popular events
league are underway. Lacrosse, we hosted a new and
offered to the ci zens of Dover.
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Ann Marie Townshend, Director
Full Time Employees
Carolyn Courtney (15 years of service)
Peggy O’Brien (17 years of service)
Steve Pickering (19 years of service)
Sherwanda Speaks (20 years of service)
Wayne Voshell (14 years of service)
Complimen ng with
4 Part Time Employees
20 Seasonal/Temporary
The Parks & Recrea on division is
responsible for the John W. Pi s
Recrea on Center, a variety of indoor
& outdoor sports leagues for youth
and adults, fitness programs, spring
break and summer camps, an
a erschool program at Towne Point
Elementary school, bus trips and fun
ac vi es for youth and their families at
affordable rates and schedules to
meet the needs of the City of Dover
and surrounding areas.
What’s Up in Parks
Spring & Summer Performing Arts Series Delaware Union hosted the Kohls Cup Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) group par c‐
Youth Soccer Tournament on our Schu e ipated in two Silver
In its 39th year, the Park mul purpose fields. Lake Clean Up
2015 schedule provid‐
events held during
ed free family style Silver Lake Park
the year. HOBY
entertainment, yet, remained affordable
worked along Park
to the city, with sponsorships from Eden
Girls on The Run Drive, replacing mulch and weeding over‐
Hill Medical Center, Calpine, and the
hosted a run for growth areas while the SLC focused their
YMCA of Dover. Their support was a
more than 350 teen girls promo ng clean up efforts in park area itself, clean‐
large part of the success, as we noted
healthy lifestyles and confidence. With ing up trash and other foreign debris.
approximately 3,000 spectators for the
the event being a success at Silver Lake. Mayor Chris ansen hosted the 2nd Ca‐
season!
We are working on their return in 2016. noe and Kayak Rega a.
The Junior Diabetes Research Founda‐
Tournaments at Schu e Park on hosted their awareness fundraiser
event in Silver Lake. While Recreation Needs Assessment
Our Schu e Park field bookings were full
their event was dampened One of the principal reasons for the
in 2015. Naming a few, Delaware Senior
Olympics, Guns and Hoses First Respond‐ by rain in 2014, the 2015 assessment was to ensure that limited
ers, and Delaware State University all event was much more dollars are invested in a way that best
hosted so ball tournaments. The FOP meets the needs of Dover’s residents.
successful. The Silver Lake
hosted a Flag Football Tournament and Accepted by City Council in the Fall, the
Commission (SLC) and the
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on March 15, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., with
Council President Slavin (departed at 7:07 p.m.) presiding. Members of Council present were
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Hosfelt, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Mr. Lewis was absent. Mayor Christiansen was present. Civilian members present for their
Committee meetings were Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. Horsey (Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement), and Mr. Shevock and Ms. Maucher (Legislative, Finance, and Administration).
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Councilman Anderson
presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and unanimously
carried.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Review
Mrs. Tracey Harvey, Planner I, advised members that the Planning Staff had provided the proposed
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation recommendations for the FY16 CDBG
grant renewal and that proposed grant funding recommendations would be allocated to the
sub-grantees that were awarded multi-year grants from the approved 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan.
She stated that $236,509 in funding was available for FY16 based on the grant allocation of
$227,955 and anticipated program income of $8,554. Mrs. Harvey explained that 20% of the grant
would be used for program administration to manage the CDBG program and up to 15%, with a
maximum of $35,476, would be applied to public service activities.
Mrs. Harvey reviewed a brief description of the programs proposed by the City’s Community
Development Office for funding, stating that allocations were recommended by Staff as follows:
Current Recommended
2016 Grant Projects Grant Request
Amount Amount
Homeownership Assistance Program $60,000 $60,000 $50,000
Program Administration $47,342 $47,005 $47,301
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing $27,000 $27,000 $22,000
Connections Community Support Program $15,000 $7,391 $7,208
Milford Housing Development Corporation
(Emergency Home Repairs) $40,000 $35,262 $25,000
Milford Housing Development Corporation
(Homeowner Rehabilitation) $60,000 $52,892 $55,000
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity $40,000 $40,000 $30,000
Total $289,342 $269,550 $236,509
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Responding to Mr. Hosfelt, Mrs. Harvey confirmed that 20% of the grant would be used for program
administration and would cover the salaries of those managing the grant, including her own.
Mr. Hosfelt questioned what public service activities 15% of the grant would be applied to.
Responding, Mrs. Harvey explained that the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing and Connections
Community Support programs provide public service activities and would comprise up to 15% of
the grant.
Mr. Neil asked if the City’s Homeownership Assistance Program involved people who are cleared
by the National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor Research (NCALL) to purchase their homes
through Habitat for Humanity. In response, Mrs. Harvey explained that the Homeownership
Assistance Program is separate from Habitat for Humanity, which does their own financing and
holds mortgages.
In response to Mr. Anderson’s request for further information on the Homeownership Assistance
Program, Mrs. Harvey explained that this program provides up to $20,000 in settlement assistance
for first-time homebuyers to purchase affordable housing within the City of Dover.
Mr. Neil questioned how applicants for the Homeownership Assistance Program are cleared, how
they go about reaching out for funds, and how they know that funds are available to them.
Mrs. Harvey stated that a Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued every five (5) years for different
organizations to apply for the CDBG program. Information is emailed, advertised, distributed by
press releases, and posted on the City’s website.
Mr. Anderson asked if applicants for the City’s homeownership program are qualified through
NCALL. Responding, Mrs. Harvey informed members that NCALL provides housing counseling
but does not provide grants for affordable housing. She explained that the normal process is for an
applicant to first go through NCALL to see if they are eligible and to ensure that they have a credit
score of at least 620, are a first time homebuyer, and meet other program guidelines. Applicants are
then referred to the City of Dover.
In response to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Harvey confirmed that there is a partnership between the City and
NCALL.
Mrs. Horsey noted that in the past members had heard presentations from all of the CDBG
sub-grantees regarding their programs. She questioned the reason for the decrease in the overall
amount of money budgeted for these programs. Responding, Mrs. Harvey stated that more funding
was available for projects in FY 15 because there was no need to fund program administration due
to a rollover of funds from FY 14.
Mr. Sudler questioned the reason for the difference between the $27,000 requested and the $22,000
proposed for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. Responding, Mrs. Harvey stated that
applicants can request any amount; however, the amount of grant funds awarded is limited to what
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is allocated in the budget. She explained that cuts in funding were proposed for all of the projects
due to decreased funding available this year.
Responding to Mr. Anderson regarding the CDBG cycle, Mrs. Harvey explained that projects were
in the second year of a five (5) year cycle.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend acceptance of the proposed Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) allocations for FY16, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Review of Active Recreation Area Plan - The Arbors Senior Garden Apartments -
1051 College Road (Planning Reference S-16-07)
Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, advised members that The Arbors Senior Garden
Apartments Active Recreation Plan was being reviewed as part of the site plan review process. The
proposed residential development consisted of a garden apartment building with a total of
48 dwelling units. She indicated that the property was located on the north side of College Road just
northwest of the intersection with McKee Road. This property had been through the review process
multiple times since 2005; however, in each instance the plan had expired before the project
commenced. Mrs. Melson-Williams noted that there had been changes in the property’s ownership
over the years.
Mrs. Melson-Williams explained that there is a requirement for residential developments to provide
recreational amenities to residents, stating that the Code sets forth the rate at which an active
recreation area must be provided. In this case, 150 sq. ft. of active recreation area must be provided
per dwelling unit. With 48 dwelling units proposed, a minimum of 10,000 sq. ft. of active recreation
area must be provided.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the proposed project would provide the required amount of
recreation, which would be established in two (2) distinct areas, one (1) located close to the building
and the other located on the west side of the property, across what would be a City street known as
Senior Way. There would be a walking path with a series of benches and pathway lighting, and a
gazebo was also proposed. Mrs. Melson-Williams advised members that the applicant had provided
a revised Active Recreation Area Plan that tweaked some of the elements of the project on
March 14, 2016 (Attachment #1). She stated that the chipped stone walking path had been changed
to a concrete surface, following staff’s recommendation, and minor changes related to parking issues
had been made to the plan. Mrs. Melson-Williams indicated that the applicant had looked at
providing a safer crossing at the Senior Way entrance area and was proposing a mid-block crosswalk
system that would be further reviewed by the City’s Public Works Department as to appropriate
traffic control. She noted that the applicant had also updated their plan utilizing an active recreation
area calculation rate of 150 sq. ft. per dwelling unit, as required for this type of project, rather than
the typical 275 sq. ft. per dwelling unit that was included in their original proposal.
Mrs. Melson-Williams advised members that Planning Department staff had put forth a number of
recommendations regarding the project. She stated that the project meets the area requirements and
staff felt the proposed amenities were appropriate for this type of residential development. She
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advised members that their task was to make recommendations in regard to the proposed active
recreation area plan to be provided to the Planning Commission for consideration as the project site
plan is reviewed.
Responding to Mr. Hosfelt, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the proposal was for one (1), three (3)
story, U-shaped building with 48 units.
In response to Mr. Hosfelt regarding how the required square footage was determined,
Mrs. Melson-Williams explained that the requirement was based on dwelling units and the applicant
was required to provide 150 sq. ft. of active recreation area per dwelling unit.
Mr. Hosfelt asked if the neighboring areas, such as Hidden Oaks, were notified of the project.
Responding, Mrs. Melson-Williams explained that neighboring areas are notified of the filing of the
site plan application and will have an opportunity to participate in the public hearing that will be
conducted during the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for later in the month.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there would not be fencing around the
recreational area. She explained that the proposal includes a walking path that meanders through
an open area and there are a number of landscape plantings in the form of trees that would provide
a buffer area. She noted that this property is adjacent to other residential uses.
Mrs. Horsey stated her assumption that Senior Way would become a way in and out for other
housing developments. She asked if the northern part of the walking path would have a marked
crosswalk. Responding, Mrs. Melson-Williams indicated that the revised plan for the project
showed the inclusion of a marked crosswalk. She explained that, since Senior Way was proposed
as a City street, the Planning Department would be working with the Public Works Department to
provide appropriate traffic control measures for a mid-block crossing. She anticipated that there
would be a pedestrian crossing sign but did not believe a full stop condition would be implemented
at the location.
Mr. Neil asked who would maintain the area across the street from the apartments and if this would
be the responsibility of the apartment owner. Responding, Mrs. Melson-Williams informed
members that this was considered one (1) tract of land that was divided by the right-of-way for the
road, so the management of the apartment complex would be responsible for maintaining the
landscaping, walking path, and grass.
Responding to Mr. Hosfelt, Mrs. Melson-Williams confirmed that the proposed street would connect
to the Emerald Pointe subdivision. She explained that when Emerald Pointe was laid out, the
developer was required to provide stub roads to all vacant adjacent properties. This project would
pick up the stub road from Emerald Pointe and extend it to College Road.
Mr. Anderson asked if the City would be responsible for providing pedestrian signs for the
crosswalk. In response, Mrs. Melson-Williams indicated that the developer typically incurs the cost
of constructing the road to City street standards. She felt that sidewalk traffic control measures, such
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as stop signs and street name blades, would be provided by the developer to the City’s standards
before the City would take ownership of the road.
Mr. Hosfelt moved to recommend approval of the Active Recreation Area Plan for The Arbors
Senior Garden Apartments with the comments and conditions provided by Staff. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Update - Residential Appeal Process and Non-Compliant Non-Conforming Uses
During their meeting of January 11, 2016, Council approved the 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 14, 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 are 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.
In response to Mr. Sudler regarding how long this process would take, Mrs. Townshend stated that
it would probably be another couple of weeks before GIS staff could have the application ready for
field use, and there would be a few weeks of field work. She anticipated the process would take
approximately two (2) to three (3) months.
Mayor Christiansen asked if there was a paper trail for these non-conforming properties or if it had
been assumed by the Planning Department and Mayor and Council that exceptions to the rules in
place were granted for these properties. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated her belief that there
was very little in the way of a paper trail on most properties. She stated that some non-conforming
uses had existed in the 1960s prior to the implementation of the City’s zoning ordinance. In other
cases, uses such as conversion of single-family homes to apartments had happened in the 1990s and
earlier, and Mrs. Townshend advised members that the City’s documentation from those days was
not as strong as it is today.
Mayor Christiansen asked if the City Solicitor had been consulted and apprised of the lack of
documentation for these properties, noting that litigation could be involved. He suggested that the
Solicitor provide an opinion regarding the City’s legal stance on conditional use without
documentation.
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Mrs. Townshend clarified that these were non-conforming uses rather than conditional uses and had
existed prior to the current standard. She advised members that she had a number of discussions
with Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor, and Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, and
they all agreed that before a strategy could be determined on how to phase out or address non-
conforming uses, there was a need to know how many there are and the nature of the various uses.
Mayor Christiansen felt that there may be a maintenance of standards issue and that questions might
arise if a non-conforming use had persisted for an extended time and the City suddenly changed its
approach. He questioned if there would be a grandfathering provision.
Mrs. Townshend informed members that an existing section in the Code addresses non-conforming
uses and sets up grandfathering. These Code provisions state that a non-conforming use can
continue to exist in perpetuity; however, it cannot be expanded and if it has ceased for a period of
one (1) year, it cannot be re-established. Mrs. Townshend indicated that there is language in the
Code that sunsets non-conforming uses in residential zones 20 years after adoption of the ordinance
or 40 years after the commencement of the use. She stated that Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk,
had looked into the history of the ordinance, and it was difficult to determine the onset of the 20- and
40-year periods. Mrs. Townshend indicated that staff would first identify where non-conforming
uses are and then look at existing Code to determine if there is enough language to address them.
If there is not enough language to address them, staff would determine if there is a need to modify
the Code and then develop a method of better documenting or registering non-conforming uses so
they can be better tracked in the future. Mrs. Townshend noted that a series of actions was needed
and the first step would be to figure out how big the problem is. She stated the need to be consistent
and legally defensible and not to phase out some uses without looking at the whole picture.
In response to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Townshend stated that non-conforming uses were addressed in
Appendix B, Article 7 of the Dover Code. She confirmed that the Code was created by City Council
and there was nothing in it that was immutable and would take away Council’s right to amend,
correct, or alter that section of the Code. Mrs. Townshend stated her expectation that staff would
be looking at Code changes that would give better control with regard to non-conforming uses as a
result of considering this issue.
Mr. Slavin stated his belief that a provision would probably be suggested that would sunset all
non-conforming uses at the same time, and asked if property owners with a non-conforming use
would be given the opportunity to pursue a conditional use at that time. In response,
Mrs. Townshend explained that if the specific type of use was stated as a conditional use in the
zoning ordinance, this could be done. She stated that another alternative would be to sunset non-
conforming uses after one (1) or two (2) years unless the Board of Adjustment grants otherwise;
however, it could create an influx of applications to the Board of Adjustment. Mrs. Townshend
advised that this alternative would provide documentation of every non-conforming use that is
allowed to stay, the reason why, and a public process.
Mr. Slavin stated his belief that the root cause that the City was trying to get to was non-conforming
use, not the creation of paperwork to allow non-conforming use. Responding, Mrs. Townshend
stated that some of the non-conforming uses included churches, schools, and other types of facilities.
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Mr. Slavin stated that if there were an influx of conditional use applications, there might be a desire
to consider changes to existing Code regarding conditional uses.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Townshend explained that there is not a sunset period for
conditional use, unless the use stops or there is a failure to abide by the conditions, in which case the
matter would go back to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Slavin stated that it would not be desired to move the problem from non-conforming use to
conditional use. He encouraged staff to think about changes to the ordinance regarding conditional
use that would set up a new conditional use from a set point forward with an automatic sunset. If
people want to continue that conditional use, they would have to prove this need again, without the
process being too burdensome. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated her belief that this could be
done.
Mr. Hare expressed his understanding that a non-conforming use that had been in effect for 15 years
could be continued; however, if the property was sold or disposed of, it could no longer be
non-conforming. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that use was not tied to ownership. She
explained, for example, that if a property was sold to another party, as long as they continued in
operation the use could continue. If the original property owner ceased operation and then sold the
property, the new owner could not reestablish the non-conforming use.
Mr. Sudler questioned how staff would handle a situation where neither the City nor the property
owner could produce documentation regarding a non-conforming use. Responding, Mrs. Townshend
explained that the City never grants property a status as a non-conforming use. She stated, for
example, that a property might have been zoned commercial; however, at some point the City
determined, usually through the comprehensive plan process, that the property should not be
commercial but residential and rezoned the property, which resulted in the creation of a
non-conforming use. Mrs. Townshend advised members that in the 1960s there was not clear
documentation of when these changes happened, and zoning maps and zoning text must be
researched. Alternatively, she stated that in 1990 it was legal to divide a home into two (2) or three
(3) apartments in the General Residence Zone (RG-1); however, in 2003, the Code was changed and
this was no longer allowed. A property may have continued to be zoned RG-1, but the City had
changed the uses allowed there.
Mr. Sudler asked if the City puts a condition on how long the use will remain when it creates such
non-conforming uses. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that Article 7 of the zoning ordinance
states that non-conforming uses can remain; however, certain uses in the residential zone have a
specific sunset.
Responding to Mr. Sudler as to whether there was anything in the ordinance language that refers to
the number of complaints received about a non-conforming use, Mrs. Townshend stated that there
was not. Mr. Sudler felt that this should be considered, stating that the number of complaints
generated from the neighborhood or residential area would give the City more leeway to address
non-conforming uses.
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Mrs. Townshend stated that it would be within Council’s purview to make such an amendment to
the Code.
Mr. Neil asked if staff runs into problems with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
when checking non-conforming uses. Mrs. Townshend stated that this would probably not be an
issue since ADA compliance only comes into play with regard to the City as it relates to building
code and if modifications are being made to properties.
Mr. Anderson noted that there were properties that were approaching or past the 40-year sunset,
stating that this would be the answer to those who questioned why the use would be enforced at this
time. He advised members that, in some cases, properties were 45 or 50 years past the
implementation of the ordinance. Mr. Anderson questioned if staff planned to start with properties
that were most likely not in compliance, such those from the 1960s and 1970s, and then move
forward.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend reiterated that the first step would be to document
uses which staff knows to be non-conforming, estimating that this would involve a few hundred
properties. After developing a list, staff could look at the zoning, permitting, and utility histories to
get a picture of how property had been used. Mrs. Townshend explained that a property may have
been operating since 1974 but may not have been rezoned until 1996. She stated that staff would
have to review those properties that look as though they should have been sunsetted and verify that
there had not been an action that legitimized the use. Mrs. Townshend advised members that staff’s
focus at this point was on residential zones since these zones were a higher priority and have the
most significant impact on a community if they are not compatible with the character of the zone.
Mr. Anderson stated that he would like to see a public safety component in the Code amendments.
He felt that there should be a venue for residents to appeal when their safety is at risk because of a
non-conforming use, such as excessive traffic, crime, or another public safety issue.
Mr. Sudler stated that this issue had been discussed by the Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee, noting that at least one (1) non-conforming property had generated some complaints.
Mr. Hosfelt, Chair of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee, indicated that this
particular matter could be discussed during a Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
meeting if Mr. Anderson desired; however, he agreed with Mr. Anderson’s thoughts on including
a public safety component in the amendments.
Citizen Suggestions
There were no citizens present wishing to speak.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hosfelt and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Acknowledgment of Benefit Change for Non-Bargaining Employees - Article XVII Employee
Benefits, Section 3 - Deferred Income (City of Dover Personnel Policy)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that with Council’s recent approval of the Dover
Organization of Employees (DOE) labor agreement for July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018, changes
were made to the Deferred Compensation Pension Plan/401A Money Purchase Plan retirement
benefit. He explained that language in the City of Dover Personnel Policy (Employee Handbook)
indicated that changes to this benefit would affect non-bargaining employees. Mr. Koenig indicated
that, by a strict reading of the Handbook, this benefit had been extended to the non-bargaining group;
however, during DOE contract discussions he had committed to bring this matter before Council
because of the need to make amendments to the language going forward.
Mr. Koenig reviewed proposed amendments to Article XVII Employee Benefits, Section 3 -
Deferred Income of the City of Dover Personnel Policy (Employee Handbook).
Mr. Koenig reviewed the current mandatory contribution and maximum matching City contribution
percentages, along with the negotiated and approved increases for DOE employees as follows:
Current Employee Negotiated Current City Negotiated
Mandatory Employee Matching City Matching
Contribution Mandatory Contribution Contribution
Contribution (Up to) (Up to)
2016, Upon 3% 4% 6% 7%
approval
July 1, 2016 3% 5% 6% 8%
July 1, 2017 3% 6% 6% 9%
Mr. Koenig explained that the proposal for non-bargaining employees would be to increase the
mandatory employee and City contributions to the same levels as those for DOE employees.
Mr. Koenig stated that, based on a legal opinion obtained from Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City
Solicitor, DOE employee contributions could be made immediately since the City has a legal
contract with DOE to fall back on. Mr. Pepper had indicated that if Council accepts the
recommended change to the Personnel Policy (Employee Handbook), a Code amendment will need
to be adopted to memorialize the change for non-bargaining contributions. Mr. Koenig advised
members that Staff was working on this Code amendment.
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Mr. Koenig reviewed the costs associated with extending this benefit to non-bargaining employees
as follows:
Non-Bargaining
Must Potential Over 9% Total
2016, Upon Additional $974 $3,968 $1,608 $6,550
approval 1%
July 1, 2016 Additional $5,629 $22,924 $9,290 $37,843
2%
(1+1)
July 1, 2017 Additional $8,443 $34,386 $13,935 $56,764
3%
(1+1+1)
Total $15,046 $61,278 $24,833 $101,157
Mr. Koenig advised members that when this table was originally developed, there were
45 non-bargaining employees, two (2) in the Police Pension Plan, 14 in the Defined Benefit Plan,
and 29 in the Deferred Compensation Pension Plan/401A Money Purchase Plan. The table was
based on cost estimates for 29 employees from the end of February 2016 through the current budget
year. Mr. Koenig explained that the costs of $974 and $1,608 were known costs. He stated that the
estimated total cost of this benefit for FY 16 would be less than the $6,550 total reflected since some
employees had left the organization and since it was now past the end of February 2016 and the
proposed changes would not be backdated. Mr. Koenig stated that the maximum cost was estimated
at $16,000 to $37,000 for FY 17 and approximately $56,764 for FY 18. He advised members that
estimates were developed using the current employees in the plan and projecting expenses.
Mr. Koenig indicated that estimates were not exact since non-bargaining positions that were
currently vacant were not included in the calculation and some employees would likely leave,
resulting in salaries being reset.
Staff recommended adopting the revised matching contributions for non-bargaining employees and
approving the following changes to the City of Dover Personnel Policy (Employee Handbook):
1) Change the reference of Public Employees Benefit Services Corporation
(PEBSCO) to Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
2) Insert the following language: “Employees enrolled in the Deferred
Compensation Pension Plan/401A Money Purchase Plan shall make
contributions in accordance with the Plan Document for each individual
group of employees.”
3) Change the reference of “Employee Labor Agreements when applicable” to
“the Plan Document for each individual group of employees.”
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4) Insert “full-time” to correspond to Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV -
Officers and Employees, Division 8 - Deferred Compensation Plan, Section
2-391 - Definitions of the Dover Code.
Mr. Koenig advised members that staff had found that cleaning up the ordinances became very
complicated very quickly and the proposed ordinance change would be much more comprehensive
than initially anticipated; however, he indicated that the amendments would be presented at the next
Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
Mr. Sudler questioned what prompted the initiative to extend the provisions to non-bargaining
employees. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that the discussion in the DOE labor negotiations
prompted a change to the retirement benefit for DOE employees and the existing language in the
Personnel Policy required further discussion for non-bargaining employees from an ethical
standpoint.
Mr. Koenig stated that there had always been a question as to whether the City Manager or anyone
else on the labor contract negotiating team is negotiating for themselves if a benefit is extended to
non-bargaining employees. He explained that the Defined Benefit Pension Plan was closed in 2009;
therefore, every new City employee hired in general government, other than new police officers, is
in the Deferred Compensation Pension Plan/401A Money Purchase Plan. Mr. Koenig stated that
new police officers are part of the State municipal police plan; therefore they continue to participate
in a defined benefit plan and the City pays a percentage of payroll to the State for this. He indicated
that the Deferred Compensation Pension Plan/401A Money Purchase Plan is the retirement vehicle
for City employees moving into the future. Recent discussions had been held about employees who
are putting in the minimum contribution of 3%, which the City matches, but this does not provide
the amount of contributions that would be required for employees to retire from service. He
expressed concern that City employees could work for 25 or 30 years and not have the financial
ability to retire. Mr. Koenig noted that this benefit was also important from an employee retention
standpoint.
Mr. Koenig explained that the contributions for the State municipal police pension fund are
approximately 15% of payroll. Contributions for the General Employee Pension Fund (Defined
Benefit Pension Plan) are approximately 40% of payroll; therefore, the City contributes 40% in
addition to an employee’s salary to fund that plan, part of which is the normalized cost and part is
catch-up related to market performance. Mr. Koenig advised members that the proposed change to
the Deferred Compensation Pension Plan/401A Money Purchase Plan would slowly push the
employee minimum contribution to 6% and increase the maximum City match from 6% to 9%.
Under any circumstances, the maximum that the City would contribute to an employee’s retirement
would be 9%, which would be significantly less than the 15% or the 40% plus match contributed for
employees in other plans.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Koenig confirmed that a two (2) step process was proposed; first, the
Personnel Policy (Employee Handbook) language must be changed and then ordinance changes
related to the amendments that were proposed for DOE and related to non-bargaining employees
must also be made. He indicated that if this proposal did not go forward, the City still had the legal
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means and requirement to enact the DOE contribution changes due to the City’s contract with DOE.
Mr. Koenig explained that, in the interest of full disclosure, Staff was trying to get everyone on the
same page regarding the potential benefit change and ordinances would be brought forward for
consideration at the next Committee meeting to support these proposals.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Koenig confirmed that there would be changes to the Dover Code
but not Charter changes, so no State authorization would be needed.
Mr. Hare questioned how many of the 29 employees in the 401A plan were at the maximum
contribution level. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that there were at least six (6) employees who
were at the minimum contribution level, four (4) who were over 9%, and a group of people in the
middle. He confirmed that those employees who were over 9% were currently being matched at the
6% level.
Mr. Hare stated his understanding that the negotiation with DOE was to help lower-income people
save more money toward their pension. Responding, Mr. Koenig indicated that there was a very
large concern that a number of the participants in DOE, not only those with lower incomes, would
not be in a position to retire after working in their careers with the City.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig explained that DOE employees’ minimum contributions would
increase from 3% to 4%, and subsequently to 5% and then 6%. The maximum 7% City contribution
would become effective almost immediately for DOE employees but would not be effective for
non-bargaining employees until the ordinances are finalized. It would take two (2) years to attain
the 9% maximum City contribution.
Mr. Hare suggested that if the City was negotiating with DOE for this benefit or on other matters,
perhaps Mr. Koenig should not be doing the negotiating since this would benefit him in the long run.
Responding, Mr. Koenig indicated that this was a decision that Council could make. He explained
that under normal circumstances, the City Manager is typically not considered a regular employee;
however, in this case because he came up through the organization, he had always been an employee.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to Article XVII
Employee Benefits, Section 3 - Deferred Income of the City of Dover Personnel Policy (Employee
Handbook), as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole.
Mr. Slavin expressed concern that changing the Employee Handbook language would lock Council
in on ordinance language, which may create a conflict if the ordinance is not adopted. Responding,
Mr. Koenig stated that this could be remedied by saying that the Handbook changes would not
become effective until the related ordinances are adopted.
Mr. Anderson agreed to amend the motion to indicate that the Handbook changes would not become
effective until the ordinances are adopted, and Mr. Cole concurred.
Mr. Anderson stated that he would like to consider setting a maximum cap for the City’s
contribution, perhaps $8,000 or $9,000 in a given year.
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Mr. Hare stated his belief that other cities in the State do not contribute 9%. He noted that
employees did have the option to stay in the Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that some employees had the option to stay in the
Defined Benefit Pension Plan; however, employees that had been hired since 2009 did not have an
option.
Mr. Hare stated that prior to 2009 all employees had the option to stay in the Defined Benefit
Pension Plan or participate in the Deferred Compensation Pension Plan/401A Money Purchase Plan,
and concurred with Mr. Anderson’s suggestion to consider setting a maximum cap for the City’s
contribution.
The motion to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to Article XVII Employee
Benefits, Section 3 - Deferred Income of the City of Dover Personnel Policy (Employee
Handbook), as recommended by staff, and that the changes to the Handbook not become
effective until the ordinance amendments are adopted was unanimously carried.
Proposed Ordinance #2016-14 Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 6 - Off-Street Parking,
Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 5 - Supplementary Regulations for Parking and
Loading Facilities, Subsection 5.3 - Supplementary Parking Regulations for Multiple
Dwellings, Including Duplexes, Multiplexes, and Apartments
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed Proposed
Ordinance #2016-14, stating that it would clean up a section in the parking requirements where the
language references “Supplementary parking regulations for multiple dwellings including duplexes,
multiplexes, and apartments.” Staff had determined that specifying housing types was probably not
consistent with practice, noting that this section of Code mentioned duplexes and went on to say that
“No parking shall be located in any front yard or within three (3) feet of any property line or any lot
line in side or rear yards.” Mrs. Townshend explained that in neighborhoods with duplexes there
are many cases where there are driveways in the front as well as side-by-side driveways to implement
fewer curb cuts. She advised members that it had been identified that: 1) including duplexes in this
provision did not make practical sense and was contrary to the way that duplex lots would normally
be laid out, and 2) the language, “including duplexes, multiplexes, and apartments” creates possible
challenges and inconsistencies throughout the Code. Mrs. Townshend stated that the proposed text
amendment would end the introduction of Subsection 5.3 after “multiple dwellings”, which is
defined in the zoning ordinance. In this way, multiple dwellings would not be treated inconsistently
throughout the zoning ordinance.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend stated that there was not a reference in the Code regarding
how many vehicles could park at a single-family house. Mr. Hare indicated that he would like to see
this addressed, noting that some single-family dwellings have up to nine (9) cars parked both in the
driveway and on the street. Mrs. Townshend explained that language would have to be developed
as a separate amendment for Chapter 106, since it relates to parking on public streets. She stated that
there could be a provision to limit the number of vehicles that could be parked on the street and
registered to an address.
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Noting that this may not apply to the current ordinance, Mr. Hare requested that Mrs. Townshend
bring such an ordinance forward.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend adoption of Ordinance #2016-14, as recommended by staff,
seconded by Mr. Hosfelt 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.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, seconded
by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Timothy A. Slavin
Council President
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Revised Active Recreation Area Plan for The Arbors Senior Garden Apartments, Received
March 14, 2016
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ATTACHMENT #1
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 03/15/2016
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COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council AGENDA ITEM NO.:
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Electric Department DATE SUBMITTED: 03/17/2016
PREPARED BY: Paul Waddell, Engineering & Systems Operations Superintendent
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Proposals - Overhead Line Work (#16-0032EL)
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: Electric Director, City Manager
EXHIBITS: Exhibit A – Staff Evaluation; Exhibit B – Tabulation
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: As Required AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Possibly all “Contractual Services” operation budgets
such as 480-8200-562-30-31 (Electric T&D); 480-8300-563-30-31 (Electric Eng.); or CIP project funding if
applicable. Expenditures for these services over the last five (5) years have totaled $403,901 of which
$158,480 was bid separately for Garrison Oak Technical Park 69 kV line relocation.
TIMETABLE: Contract to be issued upon final approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends awarding a blanket Overhead Line Work contract to Rock
Creek Line Construction, Greensboro, MD, for three (3) year initial period based on the staff evaluation. The
Electric Director, with the concurrence of the City Manager, can exercise options to extend the contract in one
(1) year increments for a total contract period of five (5) years per the pricing included in the submittal.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Electric Department maintains blanket contracts with contractors to ensure that the bidding rules are
adhered to for any contractors that might be hired to perform work for the Public Works & Electric
Departments. These contracts are priced as “time and material” contracts. This proposal is for Overhead Line
Work services to include scheduled and unscheduled work on the electric distribution and transmission
systems, rebuilding of pole lines required by City crews work load and emergency situations as required.
Originally, these services were solicited and advertised according to City Policy by the City’s Contract and
Procurement Manager under Proposal #16-0018EL earlier in the current fiscal year and the City received one
(1) submission. Staff re-released the request as #16-0032EL and this effort resulted in submission from six (6)
companies. All of the submissions were complete and the potential vendors were deemed to be capable and
competent; therefore, pricing was the determining factor for award. The primary function of this contract is to
provide overhead line work in scheduled and unscheduled situations and in cases of emergencies caused by
catastrophic failure and/or natural disasters. Evaluating scenarios consisted of pricing two (2) actual jobs
completed in the last five (5) years. In addition, the submissions were graded by three (3) employees familiar
the work using criteria related to location, experience, response time, and price. Based the review, the staff is
recommending that the contract be awarded to Rock Creek Line Construction, Greensboro, MD.
The following table is a summary of the scenario pricing:
Bidder Scenario* Bidder Scenario*
Rock Creek Line
$52,487/$17,269 Blue Hen Utility $73,642/$22,832
Construction
East Coast
$65,416/$20,439 CW Wright $74,040/$24,848
Underground
AUI $71,381/$22,919 G.A. Vietri $77,898/$25,268
*Priced comparisons based on two previously completed overhead line work projects.
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Exhibit A
FACTOR POINT RANGE CW Wright Points East Coast Underground, Inc Points Blue Hen Utility Services Points
24/7 on-call; 13 projects listed
Founded 1953, experience up to covering 12 kV distribution rebuild,
500kV, foundations, splicing, & fiber. new construction (apt), new 12 kV
A Experience and Capacity, recent project history 0 to 50 24 hour callout phone system. Listed 3 40 None provided 30 distribution construction and demo, 40
projects with 10.45 mi of time-based maintenance, 34kV
rebuild/reconductor. distribution/pri metering,
ovhd/undgrd conversion.
Can meet 3 hour response time but
Non-emergency 48 hr response,
B Emergency response time (3 hours) 0 to 10 requires release from current None provided 0
emergency 3 hr response
customer 8 10
Past work experience with CoD.
None provided. Responding office No jobs listed in Dover area.
C Geographical location/knowledge of Dover. 0 to 10 Responding office in Ijamsville, MD 7 6 6
Hurlock, MD (51mi) Responding office Newark, DE (41mi)
(128mi)
Rates portal to portal; 7-5:30 M-T; $70
per day per diem/crew during norm Mark ups: 15% material, 10% vendor,
D Total cost. 0 to 30 hours. Materials, vendors, sub 15 OT rates + 50%. Scenario Costs: 20 5% admin fee on all invoices. OT rates 15
contractors marked up 15%. OT rates + 50%. Scenario Costs:
+39%. Scenario costs:
MAXIMUM POINTS 100 70 56 71
FACTOR POINT RANGE AUI, Inc Points G.A. Vietri Points Rock Creek Line Construction Points
Founded in 2010, 35 yrs experience in
ownership group. Traffic Safety
Manager to handle permitting.
Experience with 4kV-500kV, energized Work history with 25 kV relocation,
work on up to 34kV, set poles up to substation construction, distribution None Provided, good impression from
A Experience and Capacity, recent project history 0 to 50 45 40 45
150 ft; 4kV udrgrd to ovhd conversion, maintnenance 4 - 34 kV, wiring line men on past work
25kV rebuild/new construction, re- multiple genrator farms.
conductor work, solar, fiber, 33 mi of
documented work. All work has 1
year guaranty
Emergency response within 3 hrs
B Emergency response time (3 hours) 0 to 10 8 None provided Unable to respond with in 3 hours 3
pending other commitments 0
Sun park construction work. None provided. Contracted by CoD in
GOTP 69 kV relocation. Responding
C Geographical location/knowledge of Dover. 0 to 10 Responding office in North East, MD 7 7 past. Responding office in 8
office in Coatesville, PA (72mi)
(49mi) Greensboro, MD (24mi)
Mark ups: None listed; OT rates +50%. Mark ups: None provided. OT rates: Mark ups: None provided. OT Rates:
D Total cost. 0 to 30 20 25 30
Scenario Costs: +38%. +30%.
MAXIMUM POINTS 100 80 72 86
CW Wright East Coast Underground, Inc Blue Hen Utility Services
Scenario Costs: Ex A $74,040 $65,416 $73,642
Ex B $24,848 $20,439 $22,832
$98,888 $85,855 $96,474
AUI, Inc G.A. Vietri Rock Creek Line Construction
Ex A $71,381 $77,898 $53,487
Ex B $22,919 $25,268 $17,269
$94,300 $103,166 $70,756
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Exhibit B
City of Dover
Bid Tabulation
Bid Number 16-0032EL
Overhead Line Work Contract
East Coast Underground, Inc.
Alfred Hughes, Janet Harrison, Cheryl Hughes
105 Division Street Greg A. Vietri, Inc.
Hurlock, MD 21643 Blue Hen Utility Services, Inc. 105 Independence Way
410-228-7288 Ted Kelly Coatesville, PA 19320
Fax 410-943-6305 18E Albe Drive Greg A. Vietri
alhughesecu@comcast.net, Newark, DE 19702 610-857-1110
jharrison@eastcoastundergroundinc.com, 302-273-3167 Fax 610-857-1191
chughesecu@comcast.net tkelly@bhusinc.com greg@gavietri.com
Position 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
$72.20 $72.20 $74.36 $76.59 $78.88 $76.00 $79.00 $82.00 $85.00 $88.00 $93.80 $96.60 $99.50 $102.50 $105.60
Foreman
$68.10 $68.10 $70.14 $72.24 $74.40 $72.00 $72.00 $76.00 $79.00 $81.00 $87.70 $90.35 $93.05 $95.85 $98.75
Lineman
$48.00 $48.00 $49.44 $50.92 $52.44 $51.00 $53.00 $55.00 $57.00 $59.00 $61.80 $63.65 $65.60 $67.60 $69.65
Groundman
$46.00 $46.00 $47.38 $48.80 $50.26 $31.00 $32.00 $34.00 $35.00 $36.00 $38.00 $39.15 $40.35 $41.60 $42.85
Common Labor
$49.25 $49.25 $50.72 $52.24 $53.80 $49.00 $51.00 $54.00 $55.00 $57.00 $65.00 $66.95 $98.95 $71.00 $73.15
Truck Driver
$58.75 $58.75 $60.51 $52.32 $64.18 $60.00 $62.00 $64.00 $66.00 $68.00 $65.00 $66.95 $98.95 $71.00 $73.15
Equipment Operator
$50.00 $50.00 $51.50 $53.05 $54.64 $45.00 $46.00 $48.00 $49.00 $51.00 $32.00 $32.95 $33.95 $34.95 $36.00
Flagger
150% 1.5% 38%
Overtime Rate %
$51.50 $51.50 $53.04 $54.63 $56.26 $58.00 $58.00 $59.00 $62.00 $65.00 $62.00 $64.00 $66.00 $68.00 $70.00
Bucket Truck 50'
$72.10 $72.10 $74.26 $76.48 $78.77 $72.00 $72.00 $73.00 $78.00 $81.00 $65.00 $67.00 $69.00 $71.00 $73.00
Bucket Truck 50'+
$51.50 $51.50 $53.04 $54.63 $56.26 $62.00 $62.00 $63.00 $66.00 $69.00 $60.00 $62.00 $64.00 $66.00 $68.00
Line Truck w/Digger
$40.10 $40.10 $41.30 $42.53 $43.80 $23.00 $23.00 $23.00 $24.00 $25.00 $20.00 $22.00 $24.00 $26.00 $28.00
Utility Service Truck
$80.00 $80.00 $82.40 $84.87 $87.41 $72.00 $72.00 $73.00 $78.00 $81.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00
Pole Trailer (per day)
Heavy Duty equipment
$12.00 $12.00 $12.36 $12.73 $13.11 $32.00 $32.00 $32.00 $34.00 $36.00 $38.00 $38.00 $38.00 $38.00 $38.00
Trailer
Light Duty equipment
$95.00 $9.50 $9.78 $10.07 $10.37 $27.00 $27.00 $27.00 $29.00 $31.00 $32.00 $32.00 $32.00 $32.00 $32.00
Trailer
$140.00 $140.00 $144.20 $148.52 $152.97 $144.00 $144.00 $145.00 $155.00 $162.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Wire Carrier (per day)
$285.00 $285.00 $293.55 $302.35 $311.42 $470.00 $470.00 $471.00 $543.00 $551.00 $280.00 $285.00 $290.00 $295.00 $300.00
Wire Puller (per day)
$47.12 $47.12 $48.53 $59.98 $51.47 $54.00 $54.00 $55.00 $58.00 $61.00 $42.00 $44.00 $46.00 $48.00 $50.00
Back Hoe
$42.00 $42.00 $43.26 $44.55 $45.88 $53.00 $53.00 $54.00 $57.00 $59.00 $38.00 $39.00 $40.00 $41.00 $42.00
Trencher
$125.00 $125.00 $128.75 $132.61 $136.58 $108.00 $108.00 $109.00 $116.00 $122.00 $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 $120.00
Air Compressor (per day)
$36.00 $36.00 $37.08 $38.19 $39.33 $56.00 $56.00 $57.00 $60.00 $67.00 $42.00 $44.00 $46.00 $48.00 $50.00
Dump Truck
$16.50 $16.50 $16.99 $17.49 $18.01 $23.00 $23.00 $24.00 $26.00 $27.00 $18.00 $19.00 $20.00 $21.00 $22.00
Pick-up Truck
$60.00 $60.00 $61.80 $63.65 $65.56 $72.00 $72.00 $73.00 $78.00 $81.00 $60.00 $62.00 $64.00 $66.00 $68.00
Tamper (per day)
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 $7.00 $7.50 $8.00 $8.50 $9.00
Signs, each (per day)
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Exhibit B
City of Dover
Bid Tabulation
Bid Number 16-0032EL
Overhead Line Work Contract
AUI Inc.
Rock Creek Line Construction CW Wright Construction Co. Josh Huegel
Rick Bishop Mark W. Nunn 1600 W. Pulaski Hwy
12530 Knife Box Road 11500 Ironbridge Road Elkton, MD 21921 443-
Greensboro, MD 21639 Chester, VA 23831 715-0000
410-490-3599 804-738-1054 Fax 410-398-5500
rockcreeklc@aol.com Fax 804-768-6057 josh.huegel@auipower.com
Position 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
Foreman $79.00 $79.00 $79.00 $80.58 $80.58 $87.78 $90.41 $94.93 $99.68 $104.66 $77.00 $78.54 $80.11 $81.71 $83.35
$70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $71.40 $71.40 $82.86 $85.34 $89.61 $94.09 $98.79 $72.00 $73.44 $74.91 $76.41 $77.94
Lineman
Groundman $52.54 $52.54 $52.54 $53.59 $53.59 $37.31 $38.42 $40.35 $42.36 $44.48 $50.00 $51.00 $52.02 $53.06 $54.12
Common Labor $34.12 $35.14 $36.90 $38.74 $40.68 $50.00 $51.00 $52.02 $53.06 $54.12
Truck Driver $37.58 $38.70 $40.64 $42.67 $44.80 $50.00 $51.00 $52.02 $53.06 $54.12
Equipment Operator $57.97 $57.97 $57.97 $59.13 $59.13 $54.15 $55.77 $58.56 $61.49 $64.57 $61.00 $62.22 $63.46 $64.73 $66.03
Flagger $36.00 $36.00 $36.00 $36.72 $36.72 $32.11 $33.07 $34.72 $36.46 $38.28 $50.00 $51.00 $52.02 $53.06 $54.12
30% 39% 150%
Overtime Rate %
Bucket Truck 50' $35.22 $35.22 $35.22 $35.92 $35.92 $59.24 $60.42 $62.23 $64.10 $66.02 $65.00 $66.30 $67.63 $68.98 $70.36
$40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.40 $40.40 $91.68 $93.51 $96.32 $99.21 $102.18 $85.00 $86.70 $88.43 $90.20 $92.01
Bucket Truck 50'+
Line Truck w/Digger $35.22 $35.22 $35.22 $35.92 $35.92 $72.27 $73.71 $75.92 $78.20 $80.55 $65.00 $66.30 $67.63 $68.98 $70.36
Utility Service Truck $21.25 $21.67 $22.32 $22.99 $23.68 $20.00 $20.50 $21.00 $21.50 $22.00
$6.70 $6.70 $6.70 $6.83 $6.83 $18.38 $18.75 $19.31 $19.89 $20.49 $35.00 $35.70 $36.41 $37.14 $37.89
Pole Trailer (per day)
Heavy Duty equipment
Trailer $3.96 $4.04 $4.16 $4.29 $4.41 $25.00 $25.50 $26.00 $26.50 $27.00
Light Duty equipment
Trailer $3.96 $4.04 $4.16 $4.29 $4.41 $25.00 $25.50 $26.00 $26.50 $27.00
$18.50 $18.50 $18.50 $18.87 $18.87 $207.48 $211.63 $217.98 $224.52 $231.25 $135.00 $137.70 $140.45 $143.26 $146.13
Wire Carrier (per day)
Wire Puller (per day) $18.50 $18.50 $18.50 $18.87 $18.87 $279.07 $284.65 $293.19 $301.98 $311.04 $400.00 $408.00 $416.16 $424.48 $432.97
Back Hoe $72.55 $72.55 $72.55 $74.00 $74.00 $33.78 $34.45 $35.48 $36.55 $37.64 $65.00 $66.30 $67.63 $68.98 $70.36
Trencher $66.40 $66.40 $66.40 $67.73 $67.73 $24.08 $24.56 $25.30 $26.06 $26.84 $45.00 $45.90 $46.82 $47.75 $48.71
$15.50 $15.50 $15.50 $15.81 $15.81 $197.82 $201.77 $207.82 $214.06 $220.48 $120.00 $122.40 $124.85 $127.34 $129.89
Air Compressor (per day)
$31.15 $31.15 $31.15 $31.77 $31.77 $20.26 $20.67 $21.29 $21.92 $22.58 $50.00 $51.00 $52.02 $53.06 $54.12
Dump Truck
$14.50 $14.50 $14.50 $15.54 $15.54 $16.51 $16.84 $17.35 $17.87 $18.40 $15.00 $15.30 $15.61 $15.92 $16.24
Pick-up Truck
$45.60 $46.51 $47.91 $49.34 $50.82 $25.00 $25.50 $26.01 $26.53 $27.06
Tamper (per day)
$7.20 $7.20 $7.20 $7.34 $7.34 $8.80 $8.98 $9.25 $9.52 $9.81 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Signs, each (per day)
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council AGENDA ITEM NO.:
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Works - Streets DATE SUBMITTED: 3/16/16
PREPARED BY: Sharon Duca, P.E., Public Works Director / City Engineer
SUBJECT: Old PW2 Site Improvements Engineering Design Fees - Change Orders
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: City Manager and Controller
EXHIBITS: Attachment A (Prior Approved Change Orders), Attachment B (Change Order Submission)
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $42,000 BUDGET REMAINING: $0
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Department of Public Works- Streets, CIP Project #ST1504 CIP Project
Name: Old PW2 Site Improvements Account No.: 147-1800-554.40-31. The financial shortfall ($42,000) will be covered by a
budget transfer from project ST1601 – Street, Concrete and Alley Program, Account No.: 147-1800-554.40-31.
TIMETABLE: Upon approval, project design shall be completed by the end of June 2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approval of the proposed amendments to the design scope by
AECOM / URS in the amount of $42,000.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
This project, which was approved by Council in both the “Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 – June 30,
2015”, and “FY2015-2016 Annual Operating Budget with 2016-2020 Capital Investment Plan”, was authorized to begin design
work on September 23, 2014. The original project has two (2) separate locations, the site improvements, including
discontinuing operational functions at PW2 (Water Street) and the subsequent improvements at Schutte Park (Electric
Avenue) to house the functions previously located at Old PW2. The engineering consultant, AECOM (formerly URS) has
experienced significant unforeseen challenges that needed to be addressed in order to accomplish the project goals assigned
to them by the City of Dover. A total of two (2) design agreement amendments have been previously submitted to the City of
Dover, please refer to Attachment A for specific information on each agreement amendment. Per the City of Dover
Purchasing Policy & Procedures, Amended February 28, 2011, section 3.10.B.i, the City Manager is authorized to approve
change orders up to twenty-five percent (25%) when the purchase does not exceed $500,000. Any amendment that exceeds
the twenty-five percent (25%) shall require City Council Approval. The table below represents a summary of all amendments
for this project:
Change Order Total Project Cumulative Change Order
Date Description
Amount Budget % against Original Budget
n/a Project Approved, by both FY15 and FY16 Budget n/a $480,000.00 n/a
9/23/14 Original Agreement Executed (PW2 Portion) n/a $265,600.00 0.0%
8/27/15 Agreement Amendment #1 (PW2 Portion)* $10,672.00 $276,272.00 0.0%
10/26/15 Agreement Amendment #2 (PW2 Portion)* $70,800.00 $347,072.00 0.0%
1/05/16 Original Agreement Executed (Schutte Park Portion) $214,500.00 $561,572.00 17.0%
n/a Agreement Amendment #3 (PW2 Portion) $25,670.00 $587,242.00 22.3%
n/a Agreement Amendment #4 (PW2 Portion) $10,000.00 $597,242.00 24.4%
n/a Agreement Amendment #5 (PW2 Portion) $6,300.00 $603,542.00 25.7%
* - Internal budget amendments were signed to cover additional cost of $81,500, adjusting the project budget $561,500.
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ACTION FORM
Change Order for Old PW2 Site Improvements Design
Page 2 of 2
The summation of the proposed remaining design amendments (see Attachment B) would put the total project(s) design costs
at $603,542.00, which is greater than the approval threshold of $500,000; therefore, the remaining design amendments
require City Council approval. Staff believes that the amendments are reasonable and are necessary to properly finish the
design of these project locations. In accordance with the City of Dover Purchasing Policy & Procedures, Section 3.10, staff
respectfully requests Council Approval for the design fee amendments. A breakdown of the funding source for the
amendments is provided below:
FUNDING DESCRIPTION CURRENT SPENT / SAVINGS / REQUIRED FOR
SOURCE ENCUMBERED REMAINING PROJECT
BUDGET
$42,000
Streets ST1601 Street, Concrete and Alley Program $955,500 $578,737 $376,763 $0
City Manager’s Additional Comments & Narrative:
The original design fee agreement for the Old PW2 component of the overall project was signed in September 2014 in the amount of
$265,600. This fee included the FY-2015 budget authorization of $150,000. The $150,000 in the FY-2015 budget included $75,000 in
grant funds from the State of Delaware (DNREC Planning Grant). FY-2015 work was limited to the $150,000 budget for FY-2015. The
budget request for FY-2016 included another $330,000 in design fees under (Old PW2 Site Improvements). The additional $330,000
included $115,600 for the remaining design fees for the Old PW2 site as well as $214,500 for design fees associated with moving
current staff and operations from the Old PW2 site to the back of Schutte Park. In order to fully abandon the Old PW2 site, the staff
and storage operations currently using the Old PW2 site must be moved to an alternate location.
In early FY-2016, staff executed two (2) design fee change orders (Amendment #1 & Amendment #2). Amendment #1 addressed
pre-demolition characterization of structures located at Old PW2 along the St. Jones River and stakeout of an open channel
alignment from the area east of State Street to the St. Jones River. The stakeout allowed DNREC to conduct independent sampling
and analysis of the soils for the proposed project alignment. Amendment #1 increased to total design contract value for Old PW2
from $265,600 to $276,272 ($10,672). In October 2015, staff was presented with another design fee change order related to the
design of a bridge crossing of S. State Street near the intersection of South Street ($36,200) as well as design fees associated with
the protection of the Well #9 structure since it is located within the 100-year floodplain ($34,600). Amendment #2 increased the
design fees from the previously amended $276,272 to $347,072 ($70,800).
In January 2016, staff executed the design fee agreement for moving operations to the rear of the Schutte Park property in the
amount of $214,500 as indicated above. This design work is intended to be completed in the summer of 2016.
In January 2016, staff was also presented with three (3) additional design contract amendments to complete the design components
of the Old PW2 site. Amendment #3 includes work associated with locating underground utilities or other anomalous subsurface
features in the defined debris areas #1 & 2 as well as mapping of these features. Limited test pit excavations and sampling will also
be conducted in the known debris areas. A Sampling Plan & Health and Safety Plan will be prepared and implemented for the
project. These activities are intended to reduce construction costs and risks for construction related change orders. This
amendment, once executed, will increase the amended design fee for this component of the project from $347,072 to $372,742
($25,670). Amendment #4 includes additional design considerations for the Well #9 Flood Improvements to include mechanical,
electrical and structural changes not covered by Amendment #2. This amendment, once executed, will increase the design contract
from $372,742 to $382,742 ($10,000). Amendment #5, presented in February 2016, addresses the inclusion of environmental
analytical data from soil samples collected by DNREC to prepare a memorandum documenting the human health risk assessment for
the soil data. This information will be included in the bid documents for the construction phase of the project. This amendment,
once executed, will increase the design contract from $382,742 to $389,042 ($6,300).
These amendments will allow the Old PW2 project to complete design and progress toward construction. The current construction
estimate to abandon Old PW2 and construct the stormwater improvements associated with the Tar Ditch Stormwater Interceptor
Project is $7.6 million. Construction improvements to the Schutte Park property for Public Works operations will have a separate
construction estimate.
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PETITION TO AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT
First Reading Before the Dover City Council
March 28, 2016
File Number: Z-16-04
Ordinance Number: 2016-15
Applicant: Gerald Dunning
Owner of Record: Dover International Speedway
Property Address: Multiple Addresses, Refer to Ordinance #2016-15 Exhibit A and
Exhibit B
Location: Area A: east of Leipsic Road west of State Route 1
Area B: east of State Route 1 and south of Pit Stop Lane
Area C: north of Persimmon Tree Lane adjacent to the city limits
Tax Parcel ID #: 14 parcels, refer to Ordinance #2016-15 Exhibit A and Exhibit B
Lot Size: 14 parcels, total 291.07 Ac +/-, refer to Ordinance 2016-15 Exhibit
A and Exhibit B
Present Zoning: Refer to Ordinance #2016-15 Exhibit A and Exhibit B:
C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone)
R-8 (One-Family Residence Zone)
MHP (Mobile Home Park Zone)
A (Agricultural Zone)
SWPOZ (1 parcel) (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone)
Proposed Zoning: RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
SWPOZ (1 parcel) (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone)
Comprehensive Plan Area A: Mixed Use
Land Use Designation: Area B & C: Commercial
Present Use: Parking, Camping, Outdoor Festival Space
Proposed Use: No Proposed Change
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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-15
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
2 CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 14 PARCELS OF
3 PROPERTY LOCATED IN THREE (3) AREAS: EAST OF LEIPSIC ROAD AND WEST
4 OF STATE ROUTE 1 (AREA A), EAST OF STATE ROUTE 1 AND SOUTH OF PIT STOP
5 LANE (AREA B), AND NORTH OF PERSIMMON TREE LANE ADJACENT TO THE
6 CITY LIMITS (AREA C)
7 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
8 the limits of the City of Dover; and
9 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use
10 of properties described further in Exhibit A to this ordinance from the existing zoning classifications
11 to the proposed zoning classifications listed in Exhibit B to this ordinance.
12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
13 OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
14 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
15 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
16 the existing to the proposed designations as specified in Exhibit B to this ordinance on
17 14 parcels of property, including: 12 parcels located east of Leipsic Road and west of State
18 Route 1 (Area A) consisting of 195.13+/- acres; that property located east of State Route 1
19 and south of Pit Stop Lane (Area B) consisting of 10.43+/- acres; and that property located
20 north of Persimmon Tree Lane adjacent to the City limits (Area C) consisting of 85.51+/-
21 acres, with parcels totaling 291.07+/- acres in their entirety, owned by Dover International
22 Speedway, Inc.
23 (Planning Reference Z-16-04; Council District: 3)
24 Tax Parcels:
25 LC-05-058.17-02-01.00-000 LC-05-058.17-01-09.00-000 LC-05-068.00-01-01.00-000
26 LC-05-058.17-01-07.00-000 ED-05-058.17-01-19.00-000 LC-05-068.10-01-01.00-000
27 ED-05-058.17-01-11.00-000 ED-05-068.05-01-02.01-000 LC-05-058.17-02-01.00-000
28 LC-05-058.17-01-08.00-000 LC-05-058.00-02-08.00-000 LC-05-058.00-02-15.00-000
29 ED-05-058.17-01-18.00-000 ED-05-068.05-01-16.00-000
30
31 ADOPTED: *
32 S:\ORDINANCES\2016\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2016-15 REZONING - 14 PARCELS OF PROPERTY - DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY\Ordinance #2016-15 Rezoning - Dover
33 International Speedway - 14 Parcels of Property .wpd
34
35 Actions History
36 March 28, 2016 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council
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Title: Lands of Dover International Speedway
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Proposed Zoning: RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone) Subject Parcels
Owner: Dover International Speedway, Inc.
Date: 3/22/2016 Dover Parcels
Zoning
Refer to Exhibit B table for Parcel ID, Address, and Existing Zoning
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EXHIBIT B
Lands of Dover International Speedway, Inc.
Ordinance #2016‐15, File Z‐16‐04
Parcel
Map References
Parcel Size Address Current Zoning Proposed Zoning
No. Area (Ac.)
1 A LC‐05‐058.17‐02‐01.00‐000 9.21 +/‐ 75 Pit Stop Ln C‐PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
2 A LC‐05‐058.17‐01‐07‐00‐000 1.22 +/‐ Persimmon Tree Ln C‐PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
3 A ED‐05‐058.17‐01‐11‐00‐000 1.25 +/‐ 979 Dover Leipsic Rd C‐PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
4 A LC‐05‐058.17‐01‐08‐00‐000 1.83 +/‐ Leipsic Rd C‐PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
5 A ED‐05‐058.17‐01‐18.00‐000 3.48 +/‐ 98 Old Leipsic Rd C‐PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
6 A LC‐05‐058.17‐01‐09.00‐000 0.34 +/‐ Persimmon Tree Ln C‐PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
7 A ED‐05‐058.17‐01‐19.00‐000 2.87 +/‐ Old Leipsic Rd C‐PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
8 A ED‐05‐068.05‐01‐02.01‐000 3.61 +/‐ Leipsic Rd C‐PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
9 A LC‐05‐058.00‐02‐08‐00‐000 27.65 +/‐ Persimmon Tree Ln C‐PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
C‐PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
10 A ED‐05‐068.05‐01‐16.00‐000 78.15 +/‐ Gruwell Farm SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone)
Tier 3: Excellent Recharge Areas Tier 3: Excellent Recharge Areas
11 A LC‐05‐068.00‐01‐01.00‐000 36.4 +/‐ White Oak Rd R‐8 (One‐Family Residence Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
12 A LC‐05‐068.10‐01‐01.00‐000 29.12 +/‐ Long Point Rd R‐8 (One‐Family Residence Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
13 B LC‐05‐058.17‐02‐01.00‐000 10.43 +/‐ 75 Pit Stop Ln MHP (Mobile Home Park Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
14 C LC‐05‐058.00‐02‐15.00‐000 85.51 +/‐ 599 Persimmon Tree Ln A (Agricultural Zone) RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
Total Acreage: 291.07 +/‐
Map References are to Zoning Map Exhibit A and map submitted by applicant.
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-14
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 6 - Off-street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 5 -
4 Supplementary Regulations for Parking and Loading Facilities, Subsection 5.3 - Supplementary Parking
5 Regulations for Multiple Dwellings, Including Duplexes, Multiplexes, and Apartments of the Dover Code
6 be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
7 Section 5. - Supplementary regulations for parking and loading facilities.
8 5.1 Access near street corners. No entrance or exit for any accessory off-street parking area with over ten
9 parking spaces, nor any loading berth shall be located within 50 feet of the intersection of any two
10 street lines.
11 5.2 On lots divided by zone boundaries. When a lot is located partly in one district and partly in another
12 district, the regulations for the district requiring the greater number of parking spaces or loading berths
13 shall apply to all of the lot. Parking spaces or loading berths on such a lot may be located without
14 regard to district lines, provided that no such parking spaces or loading berths shall be located in a
15 residence zone, unless the use to which they are accessory is permitted in such zone, or by special
16 permission of the board of adjustment.
17 5.3 Supplementary parking regulations for multiple dwellings, including duplexes, multiplexes, and
18 apartments. No parking space shall be located in any front yard or within three feet of any lot line in
19 side or rear yards. The parking of motor vehicles within 15 feet of any wall or portion thereof, which
20 wall contains legal windows (other than legal bathroom or kitchen windows) with a sill height of less
21 than eight feet above the level of the said parking space is prohibited. No service of any kind shall be
22 permitted to be extended to users of the lot, including automobile service, repair or fueling, and no
23 gasoline, oil, grease, or other supplies shall be stored or sold in any such lot or in any garage on such
24 lot.
25
26 5.4 Supplementary regulations for any parking lots adjacent to residential lots.
27 5.41 Whenever space is provided for the parking of ten or more vehicles in the open, such spaces
28 shall be individually identified by means of pavement markings.
29 5.42 Reserved.
30 5.43 Wherever a parking lot is located across the street from other land in any residence zone, it
31 shall be screened from the view of such land by a thick hedge located along a line drawn
32 parallel to the street and a distance of 20 feet therefrom, [and] such hedge [is] to be interrupted
33 only at points of ingress and egress. The open area between such hedge and the street shall be
34 landscaped in harmony with the landscaping prevailing on neighboring properties fronting on
35 the same street. A fence five feet high may be required while such hedge is growing to a
36 suitable thickness.
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37 5.44 Identification and directional signs shall not exceed an area of three square feet each and shall
38 be limited to such as are essential for the particular use.
39 5.5 Parking for motorsports racing. During any ten-day period prior to or two-day period following an auto
40 racing event the following provisions shall apply:
41 5.51 Automobile parking.
42 a. Property located within a residential zone may be used for fee-based parking of motor
43 vehicles. Fee-based parking shall not include parking of commercial vehicles for use by
44 commercial vendors and sales representatives.
45 b. Unimproved surfaces may be used for automobile parking. Such areas shall be reviewed
46 by the fire marshal to ensure adequate emergency access. No stormwater management areas
47 or other preserved open space shall be used for automobile parking.
48 c. Automobile parking shall in no case obstruct fire lanes, parking lot drive aisles, emergency
49 access, fire protection equipment, or cross access easements between properties.
50 5.52 Recreational vehicle parking. Recreational vehicle parking shall be permitted within all zones
51 subject to the following requirements:
52 a. No more than three recreational vehicles shall be parked on a residential lot.
53 b. Property owners wishing to provide parking for more than five recreational vehicles shall
54 apply for a permit from the licensing and permitting division a minimum of 60 days prior
55 to the race event. Fees for the permit will be charged in accordance with appendix F. Prior
56 to issuance of a permit, the property owner or his agent must submit a legible diagram of
57 the camping area to the licensing and permitting division. The diagram shall show
58 recreational vehicle parking location, emergency access, drive aisles, entrance and exit,
59 number of proposed recreational vehicles to be parked, location of power lines, and
60 location of restroom facilities.
61 c. Recreational vehicles shall not be parked within 25 feet of power lines as measured from
62 the center of the utility pole. Vertical extensions from recreational vehicles shall not be
63 closer than 25 feet to power lines as measured from any point on the vertical extension.
64 d. Recreational vehicles shall not be parked closer than ten feet to other recreational vehicles,
65 buildings or other structures, as measured from the long side of the vehicle; nor closer than
66 two feet from other recreational vehicles, buildings or other structures, as measured from
67 the front or rear of the vehicle. The required ten feet shall exclude any bump-outs or other
68 protrusions from the side of the vehicle.
69 e. Recreational vehicle parking areas shall have drivable surfaces engineered to hold the
70 weight of recreational vehicles, fire equipment, and other emergency response equipment
71 in all types of weather.
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72 f. Any changes to the layout of recreational vehicle parking areas shall be required to be
73 submitted to the licensing and permitting division at least 30 days prior to the race event.
74 g. The Fire Marshal's Office may grant an exception to any provision of section 5.52 if it can
75 be demonstrated that equivalent means of public safety and fire protection is being
76 provided.
77 h. The fire marshal's office shall develop policy guidance on the implementation of this
78 section.
79 (Ord. of 4-25-1994; Ord. of 9-13-1999; Ord. of 10-12-1998; Ord. No. 2009-28, 3-8-2010)
80 ADOPTED: *
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83 SYNOPSIS
84 The proposed amendment removes references to housing types which could cause confusion and
85 inconsistencies in the Code. With the proposed amendment, reference to multiple dwellings
86 would rely on the definition of the term in Article 12.
87 (SPONSORS: HARE, COLE, AND TOWNSHEND)
88 Actions History
89 03/28/2016 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council
90 03/15/2016 - Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-11
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article VI - Exemptions; Board of Assessment Appeals, Section 102-182 -
4 Authority to Exempt Real Property from Taxation of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text
5 indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
6 Sec. 102-182 - Authority to exempt real property from taxation.
7 The city council shall have the power to exempt real property located within the city from municipal
8 property taxes when, in the opinion of the board, the same will best promote the public welfare. The city
9 assessor shall be empowered to grant tax exemptions to senior citizens where the requested income
10 verification is completed and meets the requirements of section 102-183. Pursuant to Del. C. title 9, §§ 8105
11 and 8110, the city assessor shall be empowered to grant tax exemptions to property owned by governmental,
12 religious, educational, charitable agency or civic associations owning parkland, upon receipt of an
13 application filed by the organization establishing its entitlement to such exemptions. The city assessor shall
14 be empowered to grant tax exemption to and waive delinquent taxes on real property which has been
15 required by the City of Dover to be set aside for public parkland or open space once the
16 subdivision/phase of subdivision has reached 80% completion and/or street dedication, whichever
17 occurs first, in concurrence with the City Manager. Any outstanding penalty or interest incurred as
18 a result of unpaid taxes on said property shall be forgiven.
19 (Code 1981, § 19.5-51; Ord. of 3-12-2001; Ord. No. 2009-17, 11-9-2009)
20 ADOPTED: *
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23 SYNOPSIS
24 This amendment allows the Assessor to exempt public open space from property tax when the
25 subdivision or a phase of the subdivision has reached 80% completion and/or the streets have been
26 dedicated to the City of Dover, therefore allowing the exemption prior to the civic association taking
27 ownership and filing application. It also permits the Assessor to forgive the delinquent taxes,
28 interest and penalty on such property.
29 (SPONSORS: HUTCHISON, BUNDEK, AND KOENIG
30 Actions History
31 03/28/2016 - Scheduled for Final Reading - City Council
32 03/14/2016 - First Reading - City Council
33 02/22/2016 - Introduction - Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee