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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Revised to Include a New Item #11-a-2-v
JULY 14, 2014 - 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 REVEREND THEODORE HENDERSON
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN HARE
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 June 9, 2014
B. Regular Council Meeting of June 23, 2014
C. Special Council Meeting of June 25, 2014
2. Recognition of Service
A. John J. Davis - Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee (June 2008 -
May 2014) and Election Board (August 2013 - July 2014)
B. Michael G. Rushe - Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee (May 2012 -
June 2014)
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3. Public Hearing/Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2014-08 With Staff Amendment #1
(SA-#1) Amending Appendix B - Zoning
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council
meeting of May 27, 2014. Copies are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers.
A. Proposed Ordinance #2014-08 with Staff Amendment #1 (SA#1) Amending
Appendix B - Zoning - Article 3 - District Regulations - Section 10 - Institutional and
Office Zone (IO); Section 11 - Neighborhood Commercial Zone (C-1); Section 12 -
Limited Commercial Zone (C-1A); Section 13 - Central Commercial Zone (C-2);
Section 14 - Limited Central Commercial Zone (C-2A); Section 15 - Service
Commercial Zone (C-3); Section 16 - Highway Commercial Zone (C-4);
Section 26 - Commercial/Professional Office Development District (C-PO);
Article 4 - Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations; Article 10 - Planning Commission;
and Article 12 - Definitions (Planning Reference: MI-14-10)
* 4. Dover Human Relations Commission Report - May 13, 2014
A. Presentation - DHRC and City of Dover Police Department Interaction (Police Chief
Bernat)
(Commission action not required)
B. Scheduling of DHRC Workshop
(The workshop was scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.)
C. Discussion - City Council and DHRC District Orientation Meetings
(Commission action not required)
D. Discussion - Member ID Cards
(Commission action not required)
E. Update by Chairman Wilson - City Manager Department Head Meeting of
April 29, 2014
(Commission action not required)
F. Discussion of Future Quarterly Meeting Dates
(Future meetings had been scheduled for July 22, 2014; October 28, 2014; and
January 27, 2015)
G. Commission Members' Announcements
* 5. Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Report - June 23, 2014
A. Concerns Related to Permit Parking In Front of Wesley Pre-School and Education
Building
(Committee recommended that staff be authorized to add three (3) additional permit
parking spaces on East Loockerman Street and to provide three (3) parking permits to
Wesley Church, with parking in this area to be re-evaluated in October and, in the
meantime, to work with the DDP to expand the parking inventory)
B. Request for Waiver of Public Street Frontage Requirement - Appendix A -
Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision - General Requirements and Design Standards,
Section E - Lots (Dover Mall)
(Committee recommended approval of the requested waiver, subject to inclusion of the
necessary easements listed in the Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Report, as
recommended by the Planning Commission)
C. Update - Dover High School Construction
(Committee action not required)
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* 6. Utility Committee Report - June 23, 2014
A. Proposed Ordinance #2014-15 Amending Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water
Service, Division 3 - Water Impact Fees, Section 110-207 - Establishment of
Equivalent Dwelling Units and Article IV - Sanitary Sewer Service, Division 3 -
Wastewater Collection Impact Fees, Section 110-282 - Establishment of Equivalent
Dwelling Units (Sponsors: Bonar/Hutchison/Koenig)(See item #12-A)
(Committee recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2014-15)
* 7. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - June 23, 2014
A. Presentation - Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) (Ken Abraham)
(Committee action not required)
B. Expiration of Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Loan Guarantee Extension
(Committee recommended extension of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) loan
guarantee with PNC Bank through March 1, 2017, as recommended by staff)
C. Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate
(Committee recommended that the net proceeds from the sale of governmental fund real
estate be credited to the Capital Asset Reserve for future capital projects)
D. Proposed Financial Reforms
(Committee action not required)
* 8. Monthly Reports - May 2014
A. City Assessor’s Report
B. City Manager’s Report
C. City Planner’s Report
D. Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report
E. Economic Development Office Report
F. Fire Chief’s Report
G. Police Chief’s Report
9. Revaluation Services for the 2015 Assessment
(Staff recommends awarding the proposal for revaluation services to Tyler Technologies
for the amount of $93,200, plus any additional overage fees)
10. Authorization to Pay Invoice - Sankofa African Dance Company for African American
Festival
* 11. Appointments (Reappointments) - Recommended by Mayor Christiansen
A. Annual Appointments - One (1) Year Terms to Expire May 11, 2015
(These appointments (reappointments) were deferred during the Annual Meeting of
May 12, 2014, until the newly elected Mayor was sworn into office. Mayor Christiansen
requests the deferral of his remaining appointments until the meeting of July 28, 2014.)
a-1. Dover Public Library Advisory Commission - Sean M. Lynn (Council Liaison
Member)
a-2. Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors
a-2-i. Scott D. Koenig - City of Dover Representative
a-2-ii. Ann Marie Townshend - City of Dover Representative
a-2-iii. David L. Bonar - City Council Representative
a-2-iv. Wallace R. Dixon - City Council Representative
a-2-v. Adam M. Perza - City Council Representative
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* 11. A. Annual Appointments - One (1) Year Terms to Expire May 11, 2015 (Continued)
a-3. Election Board - William Garfinkel (At-Large) - Three (3) Year Term to Expire
May 2017
a-4. Silver Lake Commission
a-4-i. James Burcham
a-4-ii. Zachary Carter
a-4-iii. David L. Edgell
a-4-iv. Dean Holden
a-4-v. Lyle Allen Jones
a-4-vi. Ann Marie Townshend
a-4-vii. Melanie Tymes
B. Downtown Dover Partnership - John Tinsley - To Fill the Unexpired Term of
Gary Patterson - Term to Expire May 2015
C. Ethics Commission - Nancy J. Shevock - Five (5) Year Term to Expire July 2019
D. Historic District Commission - Three (3) Year Terms to Expire July 26, 2017
d-1. C. Terry Jackson, Resident
d-2. Ann Baker Horsey, Professional
d-3. Joseph McDaniel, Business Representative
E. Planning Commission - Three (3) Year Terms to Expire June 1, 2017
e-1. Dr. Bobby Jones - First District
e-2. Col. Robert D. Welsh - First District
e-3. Fred Tolbert - Third District
12. First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2014-15 with Staff Amendment #1 (SA#1)
The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinance. Final action by Council
will take place during the Second Reading of the ordinance on July 28, 2014. 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 #2014-15 with Staff Amendment #1 (SA#1) Amending Chapter
110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service, Division 3 - Water Impact Fees, Section
110-207 - Establishment of Equivalent Dwelling Units and Article IV - Sanitary
Sewer Service, Division 3 - Wastewater Collection Impact Fees, Section 110-282 -
Establishment of Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sponsors: Bonar/Hutchison/Koenig)
13. Council Members’ Announcements
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CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Members of Council met in Executive Session on June 9, 2014 at 8:58 p.m. with Council President
Bonar presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza,
Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Mr. Koenig was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously
carried.
By unanimous consent, the Executive Session was convened pursuant to 29 Del. C.
§10004(b)(9) - Personnel Matters (Follow-Up to Council Appointed Employee Performance
Evaluation of December 2, 2013 - City Manager, Scott Koenig).
Meeting recessed at 8:59 p.m.
Mr. Slavin moved to adjourn the Executive Session, seconded by Mrs. Williams and
unanimously carried.
Executive Session adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
POTENTIAL ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Follow-Up to Council Appointed Employee Performance Evaluation of December 2, 2013 -
City Manager, Scott Koenig
During the Executive Session, Mr. Koenig provided follow-up information related to his
performance evaluation of December 2, 2013.
Mr. Lynn moved to approve a three percent (3%) pay increase for City Manager Scott Koenig
effective June 9, 2014. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried by a roll call
vote of six (6) yes (Anderson, Dixon, Lynn, Williams, Hutchison, and Bonar) and three (3) no
(Perza, Slavin, and Hare).
By unanimous consent, the Special Council Meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of
June 9, 2014 are hereby approved.
DAVID L. BONAR
COUNCIL PRESIDENT/VICE-MAYOR ACTING
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on June 23, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Bonar
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza,
Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Bernat, Mr. Koenig, Mrs. Townshend,
City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Council staff members absent were Fire Chief Carey
and Mrs. Mitchell.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Bonar declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mr. Edward Thomas Christian, Jr., 9 Pennwood Drive, read the following statement into the record:
To those Council Members seated to my left, my right and in front of me, to those
staff members and city employees seated in front of me and behind me, I say thank
you for what you are doing to and for the City and citizens of Dover, Delaware.
I would surmise that most citizens don’t realize how much time and effort are
required by City Council Members to serve and even more who do not understand
the involvement of staff and employees to sustain City operations.
I would state that there is a good mix here - the young, the older, and the in-between.
The most challenging and overwhelming factor among you is the factor of being a
human being.
I accept the fact that each of you may have an ideology and a personal/political
philosophy; however, I trust that each of you has completely open and fully engaging
listening ears. We have the past which we are not to live in, but learn from; the
future for which we plan, but the present for which we must implement.
It is demanding of the elected officials/politicians, of which I say that there is a
difference between the two, very demanding of you in this game of chance. For there
are options that if your chips are insufficient, you must surrender your chair, or if
sufficient, you remain at the table to continue to play, or you remove yourself from
your chair before the next round is played.
I make an effort to listen to special interest individuals, special interest groups, and
voting constituents and attempt to understand their requests/demands. You elected
officials, because you are much more informed and have a better picture of the
affects and effects of your decisions, have a responsibility and by oath of office an
obligation to do the right thing for the entire City and not just voting constituents and
special interests.
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I say to City Council Members, staff, City employees, continue with both hands wide
open, flexible fingers, both thumbs up, with a deliberate and safe speed, but with
sufficient acceleration as needed to proceed forward.
And again, I say KEEP ON TRUCKING! Thank you!
Mr. Reuben Salters, 109 Bertrand Drive, noted that later in the meeting members would be
reconsidering the evaluation of bids for the Dover Park Recreation Center demolition. He requested
that members specifically consider the needs of the young people on the east side of the City. He
noted that a need remains for more organized activities and recreation for all children of the City.
Mr. Salters stated the importance of recreation for young people’s development, explaining that these
young people are the City’s future leaders. He also reminded members that the African American
Festival would be held Saturday, June 28, 2014 and encouraged all to attend.
Mr. Roy Sudler, Jr., 353 Rita Wilma Road, stated that members are often made aware of complaints
and concerns regarding City issues. He was happy to report that Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend,
Director of Planning and Community Development; Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor; and
Mr. Tim Taraila, Inspector III, did an excellent job addressing a recent concern regarding code
enforcement. Mr. Sudler commended and thanked them for their professionalism and punctuality
in handling the situation.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Hare and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the consent agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Dixon
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2014
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 9, 2014 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hutchison, seconded by Mr. Dixon and bore the written approval of Council
President/Vice-Mayor Acting Bonar.
PROCLAMATION - CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 COMMEMORATION DAY
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was landmark legislation in the United States that
outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and July 2, 2014 will
mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of this historic Act; and
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WHEREAS, the Dover Public Library was selected as one of a limited number of institutions
nationwide to be awarded a “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle” grant, which was
offered through the “Bridging Cultures” initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities
through its partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History; and
WHEREAS, to commemorate the signing of the Civil Rights Act, the Dover Public Library, in
partnership with the Dover Human Relations Commission and Delaware State University, will offer
a series of documentaries recounting the stories of courageous individuals who challenged the social
and legal status quo of deeply rooted institutions, from slavery to segregation, to open doors of
opportunity for Americans. The series will begin with a viewing of “The Freedom Riders” at the
Schwartz Center on July 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and three additional films will be offered at the Dover
Public Library during the months of July, August, and September, 2014, with all films to be followed
by discussions with civil rights activists or scholars.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID L. BONAR, VICE-MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE do hereby proclaim July 2, 2014 as CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
COMMEMORATION DAY and encourage all residents to participate in the events being offered,
educate themselves on the history of civil rights in the United States, and reflect on the ideals of
freedom and equality that have helped to bridge cultural and racial division.
Council President/Vice-Mayor Acting Bonar presented the Proclamation to Ms. Michelle Hughes,
Head of Adult Services, Dover Public Library; Mr. Cecil Wilson, Chair of the Dover Human
Relations Commission; and Mr. Calvin Christopher, State Human Relations Commission.
Ms. Hughes encouraged the public to participate in the events scheduled for July 2, 2014 to
commemorate this important, historic event.
Mr. Wilson thanked Mrs. Margie Cyr, Dover Public Library Director, and the entire staff of the
Dover Public Library for promoting such a very strong commemoration of the Civil Rights Act. He
noted the importance of everyone’s support, explaining that people often tend to elaborate on the past
and, in doing so, forget about the future. Mr. Wilson felt that the City of Dover has a very strong
future and would continue to move ahead in a positive way.
Quoting a statement that he heard the previous day, Mr. Christopher stated: “Rosa sat, so Martin
could march, so Obama could run, so we can fly.” He noted that the only way to “fly” is to embrace,
commemorate, and continue with this 50-year celebration and do what is right and just.
Mr. Christopher thanked the City for including the State in the celebration and continuing with the
commemoration.
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
238 NORTH NEW STREET - OWNED BY JOHN AND SOLEDAD SULLIVAN
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the
Dangerous Building Ordinance at 238 North New Street, owned by John and Soledad Sullivan.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, stated that the
property consisted of a two (2) story, wood-framed, single-family home. The house had been vacant
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since May 9, 2012, and was registered with the City as a vacant building. On June 22, 2011, the
home was condemned by staff due to numerous code violations and the failure of the owner to have
a state-certified electrical inspection completed. The home was ordered boarded in July of 2011.
Mrs. Townshend provided a chronological history and presentation on the condition of the house
located at 238 North New Street (Exhibit #1).
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this
property dangerous; 2) order the property repaired or demolished by July 23, 2014 by the owner or
equity owner at their own risk; 3) order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council;
and 4) order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of repairs
or 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.
Council President Bonar declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak during the public hearing, Council President Bonar declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Hare moved that the structure located at 238 North New Street be declared a dangerous
building and subject to demolition, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
640 NIMITZ ROAD - OWNED BY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST C/O
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAN
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the Dangerous
Building Ordinance at 640 Nimitz Road, owned by Deutsche Bank National Trust c/o Countrywide
Home Loan. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development,
stated that the property consisted of a two (2) story, wood-framed, single-family home. The house
had been vacant since May 8, 2013, and was currently registered with the City as a vacant building.
On May 6, 2014, City staff condemned the home due to a fire that occurred earlier that morning. The
home was ordered boarded, which was completed on May 15, 2014 by a City contractor. Currently
the home was still vacant, with no utilities and numerous outstanding code violations.
Mrs. Townshend provided a chronological history and presentation on the condition of the house
located at 640 Nimitz Road (Exhibit #2).
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare this building and all accessory structures on this
property dangerous; 2) order the property repaired or demolished by July 23, 2014 by the owner or
equity owner at their own risk; 3) order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council;
and 4) order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of repairs
or 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.
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Council President Bonar declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak during the public hearing, Council President Bonar declared the public hearing closed.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Townshend stated that the Deutsche Bank National Trust had
not responded to the City and noted that this particular bank had not been responsive regarding any
vacant buildings.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mrs. Townshend confirmed that the photos included in the presentation
reflected the current status of the property.
Mr. Perza moved that the structure located at 640 Nimitz Road be declared a dangerous
building and subject to demolition, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Williams and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 9, 2014
The Utility Committee met on June 9, 2014 with Chairwoman Williams presiding.
Annual Engineering Consultant's Report on the Operation and Maintenance of
the Electric System - Fiscal Year 2013
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed the conclusions of the Annual
Engineering Consultant’s Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric
System - Fiscal Year 2013.
Referring to Table 4-2: Annual Revenues and Sales Ratios on Page 4-4,
Mr. Blakeman noted that revenues were $99,513,156 in FY 2011 and $88,331,196
in FY 2013, and he expressed concern about this $11M reduction in revenue. He
indicated that the forecast for the current year was approximately $76M, which
would be another $12M reduction, and inquired if this would be a continuing trend.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that this was the result of decreases in the power supply cost
and that the City had reduced rates in the last two (2) years by approximately 20%.
She noted that higher-priced hedges in earlier years had now ended and noted that
rates were based on rate studies performed by Burns & McDonnell that took into
consideration the cost of services.
Referencing Table 4-2, Mr. Blakeman also observed that the residential rate was
reduced from $0.1479/kWh to $0.1400 over a three (3) year period, which he felt was
a small reduction compared to the reduction in non-residential rates, which had
decreased by one (1) cent or more during this period. He questioned if customers
were reaping the benefit of more efficient operation of the system. Mrs. Mitchell
explained that the rates were based on allocations determined by the cost of service.
She stated that residential use accounts for more of the cost of service, noting that
nearly all of the distribution is to residential users.
Mrs. Williams noted that the historic tenacity of the Electric Fund was beginning to
wane a bit and that the City would probably make up the difference in the Water
Fund.
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The Committee recommended acceptance of the report as presented.
(City Clerk’s Office Note: Following the meeting, it was determined that the Annual
Engineering Consultant’s Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric
System Fiscal Year 2013 did not include updated information. Mrs. Donna Mitchell,
Controller/ Treasurer, subsequently provided a revised report.)
By consent agenda, Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
TEA/NAES Report (April)
The TEA/NAES Monthly Report for April 2014 was provided to members to enable
them to monitor electric sales and revenues received, which will provide a better
understanding of any fluctuations that occur and allow the opportunity to make
improvements if deemed necessary.
Referring to the Power Supply Summary on Page 1, Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager,
explained that overall power supply costs for April 2014 were $267,987 under budget
and that this was one (1) of the few times that the City had been under budget for this
component of the power cost. He reminded members that the City had experienced
difficulty with some of the PJM charges earlier in the fiscal year; however, these
charges had now stabilized. In January 2014, the City spent considerably more on
the cost of power than anticipated during the budget preparation; however, it was
hoped that these costs would track relatively well entering into the FY 15 budget.
Prior to this year, there were a number of extremely high cost hedges and the City’s
actual costs for power supply had tracked consistently below the budget. Mr. Koenig
noted that the budget for the current year had been revised and was tracking much
“tighter.”
In reference to the April 2014 Power Supply Sources on Page 2 of the report,
Mr. Koenig explained that hedge purchases accounted for 79% of the load, the City
was in the spot market or day ahead market for 17%, and the Dover Sun Park
provided 4% of the City’s power. Referring to the YTD Variance Report, Page 12,
he noted that Total - Utilities Cost reflected that these costs exceeded the target by
$6,774,576, which was related to very high PJM charges in January. However, he
noted that this was allowed for in the budget and staff believed that these costs would
be under control in FY 15.
Referring to the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Page 23, Mr. Koenig stated that
NAES seemed to be progressing well through the projects, and noted that the spring
outage was complete. He stated that work had been performed on the turbines which
involved extra costs associated with their inspection and eventual replacement in the
PJM; however, all units were available for operation after the spring outage and were
expected to produce when necessary for the PJM.
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Mr. Blakeman questioned why the actual Hedged Cost and Unhedged Costs
($/MWh) reflected on Page 2 varied from the budgeted costs, since these costs should
be known when the budget is developed. Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that the
City’s program states that the City should be 80% hedged on July 1, 2014 for
FY 2015; therefore, the cost of 80% of the projected power load should be known.
The other 20% is purchased from the market or is related to the Dover Sun Park. At
the beginning of the fiscal year, these costs are relatively known. But the hedge
position for the out-years is less than 80% because the City does not get up to full
80% hedge until it is coming into the power year. Mr. Koenig explained that the total
budget includes the amounts anticipated for the unhedged costs.
Mrs. Mitchell further explained that the variance between the $55.67 budgeted
hedged cost and the actual hedged cost of $47.91 was the result of the unhedged
portion of the power supply and reflected cost reductions in the market. She stated
that staff would research the variance in the unhedged energy cost between the
budgeted amount of $38.93 and the actual amount of $6.10.
Mrs. Williams noted that it was difficult for civilian and elected officials to
understand hedged funds and requested that a workshop be provided to members on
this topic. She stated her preference that this meeting be scheduled for late in the
afternoon (approximately 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.).
Mr. Koenig noted that the City’s contact for The Energy Authority meets with staff
each month on a Thursday and suggested that a workshop could be scheduled to
follow this monthly meeting.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the report.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Updates
Garrison Oak Technical Park Project Updates
Mr. Scott Koenig provided updates on the Garrison Oak Technical Park projects, as
follows:
City Infrastructure
Mr. Koenig stated that City infrastructure contracts were underway at the Garrison
Oak Technology Park. A-Del Construction Company had been doing a significant
amount of earthwork associated with stormwater management as it ties into the
White Oak Tax Ditch. George & Lynch, Inc. was constructing the force main, had
done the directional bore underneath Route 1 as well as some additional directional
bores under the White Oak Tax Ditch, and was in the process of connecting various
components of the force main. He indicated that a field construction issue had arisen
adjacent to Baytree and the contractor was working to ensure that the force main
could fit between other utilities. Mr. Koenig stated that excavation work for the wet
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well at the pump station was expected to begin shortly. Delivery of some of the
stormwater structures had begun. Staff had been working with Chicago Bridge and
Iron (CB&I), who would be constructing the water tower, and a mobilization date
would be established with this contractor.
Calpine Energy Center
Mr. Koenig informed members that a number of deliveries were occurring every day
to the Calpine Energy Center. The first unit at the Energy Center was well underway,
and much of the outside of the unit had been assembled, although a good deal of
related piping had yet to be completed. The right-of-way was being cleared of trees
for the contractors to run a radial line from the Energy Center back to the 230kV
Cartanza Substation. It was Mr. Koenig’s understanding that pole line construction
would begin in the next 30 to 60 days and that a good deal of work was taking place
at the back of the substation to make necessary improvements for the connection to
the grid.
Mr. Koenig advised members that a significant amount of activity was taking place
at the Garrison Oak Technical Park, including a “kickoff ceremony” that was held in
the last 30 days for the Uzin Utz manufacturing facility, which will be constructed
on the west side of the Garrison Farm. Approximately 300 construction workers
were expected to be associated with the Garrison Energy Center and approximately
30-40 (or more) construction workers with the Uzin Utz property once the steel
assembly occurs. Once up and running, City contracts related to infrastructure
improvements would involve approximately 20-50 workers, depending on the
particular trades that are underway.
Mr. Koenig stated that the only contracts that had not been let so far had to do with
the relocation of the 69kV electric line on the roadway, and those were expected to
be bid out shortly and would be brought forward to Council. This line would start
on the east side of the property and involve pole adjustment across the frontage of the
Garrison property.
Mr. Koenig stated that activities were converging on the date of June 1, 2015, when
Calpine expected to be operational in the PJM, and the Uzin Utz facility was tracking
along the same lines. It was hoped that the infrastructure and all City projects would
be substantially complete by December 31, 2014. Testing for Calpine would occur
in February or March 2015, and this date would be in line with the time that the City
expected to have staff on line at the Water Treatment Plant to help buffer the impact
on the City’s system. Philip Utz, from Uzin Utz, indicated that he hoped to have the
outside of the facility constructed by the end of the year and to put equipment in early
next year, with the expectation that manufacturing operations would begin in the
June timeframe. Mr. Koenig stated that the projects all seemed to be tracking
correctly and staff was actively marketing the balance of the property. He expressed
that, from a marketing standpoint, interest had increased now that there was
construction activity and infrastructure, and staff was hopeful that one (1) or two (2)
additional tenants would be realized this year.
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Responding to Mr. Blakeman regarding the status of the gas pipeline, Mr. Koenig
stated his understanding that line construction was on track, and almost all of the pipe
in the area from Leipsic Road going back behind Dover Downs was in place and had
been tested. It was his recollection from a conference call with Calpine, that the
pipeline was approximately half complete. The right-of-way along the back of Wild
Meadows had been cleared, and it was Mr. Koenig’s belief that the line had been dug
through this area, but he was unsure if it had yet reached the Calpine property. He
stated that this project was moving very smoothly. He stated that his office had not
received complaints from residents or motorists. After driving through Wild
Meadows a couple of times, he felt that the visual impact of the clearing was not as
intense as he anticipated and some trees were left between the houses and the actual
right-of-way as a buffer.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Koenig stated that the target completion date for
the gas line was the end of 2014, if not sooner, and that the lateral line would be 16
inches in diameter.
Dover Sun Park
Members reviewed the Electric Revenue Fund FY14 White Oak Solar Park
Incremental Cost.
Progress Update on Purchase Power Agreement
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that Mr. Kirk Betts, the City’s
Utility Attorney, had been working with a specific contact at Calpine to bring
forward a purchase power agreement. A number of iterations had gone back and
forth to determine the economic value of power going forward. Mr. Betts was not
prepared to bring information forward at this time, and it was hoped that he would
be closer to obtaining a number that he believed should be brought forward to
Council in this regard within the coming weeks. Discussions were continuing about
closing the gap between what the City believed was reasonable and what Calpine
believed was reasonable. Mr. Koenig indicated that a draft agreement would come
before Council, likely in Executive Session since this would be a legal matter, and
would be voted upon in a public session.
Responding to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig stated that staff had not participated in
negotiations to this point, and that Mr. Betts and the “number crunchers” from The
Energy Authority (TEA) had been passing numbers back and forth. He stated that
it was likely that he, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Betts, and other key individuals would be
included. Mr. Blakeman suggested that if there was someone on staff who would be
dealing with this matter on a daily basis, this staff member should be included in
negotiations as well.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mitchell stated that $100,000 was budgeted in the
Electric Fund budget for RFP and contract negotiations in FY 14 and $100,000 in
FY 15 because the City was also negotiating with NAES.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Hutchison moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report,
seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
REVENUE REPORT UPDATE
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the Revenue Report as of May 31, 2014.
Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Revenue Report as of May 31, 2014, seconded by
Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried.
2014 SPECIAL MAYORAL ELECTION RESULTS
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, reported the results of the 2014 Special Mayoral Election held on
June 17, 2014, as certified by the Election Board, as follows:
MAYOR
Chevis R. Anderson 101 (6.02%)
David L. Anderson 534 (31.82%)
Robin R. Christiansen 658 (39.21%)
R. Jefferson Reed 197 (11.74%)
James P. Webster 188 (11.20%)
Total District Votes Cast 1,678 (7.37%)
Total Registered Voters 22,779
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Election Results as reported by the City Clerk. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
OPPOSITION TO TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY’S PROPOSAL TO CUT $1M FROM
MUNICIPAL STREET AID
Council President Bonar advised members that it was announced in the State’s budget hearings
before the Joint Finance Committee that the Transportation Secretary had submitted a proposal to
cut $1M from Municipal Street Aid. He requested authorization to send a letter to relay the City’s
opposition to the proposal.
Mr. Lynn moved to authorize the Council President to send a letter in opposition to the
Transportation Secretary’s proposal to cut $1M from Municipal Street Aid. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCES
The First Reading of the following proposed ordinances was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of June 9, 2014.
Mrs. Williams moved that the Final Readings of the proposed ordinances be acknowledged by
title only, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
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Proposed Ordinance #2014-16 Amending Appendix E - Commercial and Industrial Building
Redevelopment
As a sponsor of Proposed Ordinance #2014-16, Mr. Anderson explained that the proposed
amendment would extend the sunset provision for the tax abatement, impact fee waiver, and building
permit waiver incentives for three (3) years, noting that these provisions had proven to be beneficial
and an important part of the City’s economic development.
Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of the proposed ordinance, seconded by Mr. Slavin, and by
a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted Ordinance #2014-16, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Appendix E - Commercial and Industrial Building Redevelopment, Article VI - Severability
and Effective Dates, Section 2 - Effective Dates of the Dover Code be amended to read as follows:
Section 2. Effective dates.
This ordinance became effective April 15, 2012. The provisions of this ordinance shall no
longer apply after December 31, 2018.
ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
Proposed Ordinance #2014-17 - FY2014/15 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that Proposed Ordinance #2014-17, FY2014/15
City of Dover Budget Ordinances, identified the FY2015 spending plan for the City of Dover, which
included approximately $136M across all funds. He noted that the proposed ordinance had been
revised to reflect action from the budget hearing of June 11, 2014 and, as requested by City Council,
included the transfer of $10M from the Electric Fund to the General Fund. He stated that it also
included an additional appropriation, in the amount of $100,000, to the Parkland Reserve Fund for
funds to be used for a future recreation facility, and reminded members that an additional $80,000
was included in the Capital Plan related to a potential recreation facility that was identified during
the budget process. The $100,000 required an adjustment to the Street Program; therefore, the total
for the Street Program for FY2015 would be $900,000.
As presented, Mr. Koenig stated that there was no tax increase in the proposed budget; however,
there remained a $1.25 increase in the water customer charge, a $1.25 increase in the sewer customer
charge, and a .45¢ increase in the ground water inflow/infiltration charge (increase from $1.05 to
$1.50 per 1,000 gallons on the monthly bill). He stated that there were no proposed changes to the
electric rates within the electric service territory for the City of Dover.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of Ordinance #2014-17 (Exhibit #3), seconded by Mr. Dixon and
carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Anderson, Dixon, Lynn, Hare, Hutchison, and Bonar)
and three (3) no (Perza, Slavin, and Williams).
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RECONSIDERATION OF EVALUATION OF BIDS - DOVER PARK RECREATION
CENTER DEMOLITION
During their Regular Meeting of June 9, 2014, City Council considered the evaluation of bids for
the demolition of the Dover Park Recreation Center. Staff recommended awarding the contract to
Delaware Mulch and Stone in the amount of $35,600. The motion to approve staff’s
recommendation failed by a roll call vote of five (5) no (Anderson, Dixon, Lynn, Slavin, and Bonar)
and four (4) yes (Perza, Williams, Hare, and Hutchison).
Council President Bonar advised members that Mr. Anderson had requested the reconsideration of
this matter.
Mr. Anderson moved for the reconsideration of the demolition of the Dover Park Recreation Center,
as recommended by staff, conditioned upon the published issuance of an architectural Request for
Proposals (RFP) for a replacement building by December 31, 2014 which shall contain basketball
courts and that staff be instructed to target July of 2015 for bids for a replacement facility. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon.
Mr. Lynn relayed concern that an RFP would not be definitive and suggested that the motion be
amended to include a commitment that “ground be broken” in calendar year 2015. Responding,
Mr. Anderson stated that, although he had no objections, the motion would require bids to be let in
July 2015, which would include the next budget cycle and would provide the City two (2) budget
cycles to adjust, as well as time for a study.
Mr. Anderson agreed to amend the motion to include the requirement for a groundbreaking
sometime in 2015, as did the seconder, Mr. Dixon.
Responding to Mr. Koenig’s concerns, Mr. Anderson confirmed that the motion included
authorization for staff to move forward with the bid for the demolition prior to the RFP for a
replacement building. He stated that the motion simply included the condition that the RFP be done
by December 31, 2014 and explained that the reason for providing that much time was his hope that
there would be preliminary reports from the Recreational Needs Assessment by the end of
September. Since staff had until the end of the year to issue the RFP, he felt that this would give
staff ample time to react.
Mr. Perza expressed his opinion that members may be getting “ahead of themselves,” explaining that
the Recreational Needs Assessment, which would be conducted to determine what should be done
to improve the Dover Park as well as all other parks in the City, would not be completed for another
six (6) months. He noted that the results of the assessment may not justify the City spending funds
on a building at the Dover Park. If the City were to move forward by putting out RFPs and
groundbreaking requirements before obtaining the results of the assessment and allowing the public
to comment, it was his opinion that City Council would be depriving the City of the entire function
of taking public comment. Mr. Perza reminded members that six (6) to nine (9) months of time had
been spent on meeting with engineers, contractors, environmental specialists, and staff of the Parks
and Planning Departments for the sole purpose of determining whether the building at the Dover
Park was worth salvaging. He felt that the building could be salvaged if the City’s resources were
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not limited and if the City wanted to spend $300,000 on the rehabilitation of the building, before
determining what should be done with it, this could be done; however, the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Enhancement Committee unanimously determined, on three (3) different occasions, that
this would not be a wise use of resources. Mr. Perza stated that the specific question addressed by
the Committee was whether spending money on the rehabilitation of the building at the Dover Park
was a smart use of taxpayers’ dollars, and doing so was rejected by the Committee three (3) times.
City Council finally approved the removal of the building, which brought the City to the point of
determining what needed to be done next. Mr. Perza stated that City Council could not determine
what to do next because Council had no input yet from the public or from the survey that the
Planning Department had been working on for six (6) months, with six (6) months remaining for its
conclusion. Therefore, he stated that if City Council made a decision now without this input, there
would be no point in having the Planning Department continue to work on the survey and, being
“tight” on staff, he suggested that members terminate the study and allow staff to reallocate resources
for other uses at this point.
Mr. Perza indicated his concern that members were getting confused between the purposes of what
was being considered. He stated that the questions were “is the City removing the building” and
“how much money is the City spending on it.” He reminded members that the answer to the
question “is the City removing the building” had already been decided by the City, and the answer
to the question “how much money is the City spending on it” was “the least amount possible,” which
was the point of staff’s recommendation to spend $30,000 for its demolition, which was the question
before City Council at this time. He explained that what the City does to replace the building is a
question that would come up later, at a different time, after input from the public. If the motion were
approved, he stated that members of City Council would basically be creating a situation whereby
the City knows better than the public and had not taken the time to solicit public comments.
Mrs. Williams suggested that members recall what happened when the City decided not to listen to
the public regarding Schutte Park, noting that half of Council was not re-elected because they did
not want to take this issue to referendum, did not want to follow the referendum results, and did not
want the people to speak. She relayed her total concurrence with Mr. Perza and urged members to
obtain public input regarding the issue.
Mr. Slavin relayed confusion as to what the path forward would be on a replacement building at
Dover Park. He understood that the Recreational Needs Assessment would continue and be done
by the end of the calendar year. Responding, Mrs. Townshend indicated her hope that the
assessment would be completed by October/November. Elaborating, Mr. Perza stated that members
of City Council should be made aware of the results of the assessment, which would indicate what
the citizens want at the Dover Park, in approximately six (6) months.
Noting that the motion included a solution that would include basketball courts, Mr. Slavin indicated
his understanding that the Needs Assessment was to determine what functions would be placed on
the site. In addition, he understood that the motion included an RFP for architectural and design fees
for a design, which would take the City to construction documents, to be done within a six (6) month
period, with bids for construction to be received by July 2015, and the groundbreaking by the end
of calendar year 2015. Mr. Slavin indicated his feeling that this was a highly compressed schedule
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for this type of project and, although he appreciated all the work that had been done, once the
building was demolished, the urgency of creating a solution for the recreational needs of the children
on the east side of the City would be eliminated. He noted that this type of situation had occurred
in the past, reminding members that, several years ago, it was suggested that the City not issue a
demolition permit for the old Capital Office Supply building for the purpose of a new hotel to be
erected until the building permit was issued for the new hotel, otherwise, it would result in a “hole
in the ground” in the downtown area. He stated that, close to 15 years later, the City had a vacant
lot, which had since been redeveloped into something pleasant, but was a “hole in the ground” for
several years. He reiterated his fear that if the City demolished the building at the Dover Park, the
urgency to take action would be lost and the City would lose its ability to take any further action at
the site.
Mr. Anderson stated that he reviewed past minutes and was reminded that there had been much
public testimony regarding this matter at the Committee meetings in October and November 2013,
February 2014, and at other times. He stated that, based on this testimony, it was clear that the
public desired a facility at Dover Park and actually opposed the demolition of the current building.
However, he realized that the facility was no longer useful in its current condition and had effectively
been demolished. He agreed that the public had scepticism regarding this issue and concurred with
Mr. Hare’s previous suggestions that the City should consider alternatives for providing a structure
that would be inexpensive but effective, since young people are not concerned with grand designs
and a multimillion dollar building but rather adequate facilities that continue regardless of weather
and provide year-round recreation. He welcomed members to make amendments to the motion.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend stated that there would be no significant costs for the City
if the building remained, explaining that the alarm system had been disconnected and there were no
utilities associated with the building. There would simply be costs associated for periodic policing
of the area. After speaking with the residents near the Dover Park, Mr. Hare stated that it was their
desire for some type of facility to be provided; however, it was also their desire for that particular
building to be demolished, explaining that they indicated that they do not feel safe going out after
a certain time due to the people that were being attracted to the site. He stated that, in addition to
basketball courts, the residents had indicated a desire for a skate park at the site. Whether the
building was standing or not would not change people’s minds about whether or not the City should
provide some type of recreation facility. Mr. Hare reiterated that although the residents adjacent to
Dover Park would like some type of recreation facility, it was their desire for the current structure
to be demolished due to the elements the building attracts. He indicated his support for the
demolition of the structure now, expressing his opinion that it would only promote action to be taken
quicker. He stated that he did not believe there was a need to delay the demolition of the building
any longer.
Mr. Lynn stated that the fact that members were having such a conversation was a testament that the
impetus for any movement in Dover Park was the continued existence of the building; therefore, he
would not support any move that would demolish the building without concrete plans to take some
other action at Dover Park. He noted that the children on the east side of Dover were in need of
recreational activities and that it was unconscionable to believe the children should cross Route 13,
by bicycle or foot, to get to Schutte Park and, since it would put the youth who reside on the east side
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of Dover in danger, he could not support such a concept. If the City were to make a firm
commitment to build a new facility or provide other recreational facilities for the east side of Dover,
as suggested by the motion, he would support the idea. However, he felt that the comments and
concerns of Mr. Slavin were legitimate. Mr. Lynn did not feel there was a need to hurry the
demolition of the building and that the mere fact that the building existed meant that it continued to
exist on the City’s radar and would continue to spur this type of discussion. He also relayed concern
with the manpower element in the Planning Department, noting that staff could not provide a firm
date of October for the completion of the Needs Assessment. Mr. Lynn stated that the hesitation
with which those questions were answered gave him some concern.
Referring to funding, Mr. Slavin questioned the amount of money that would remain for the
architectural and engineering costs after the demolition. Responding, Mr. Koenig explained that the
monies used for demolition were held in a separate account; therefore, $80,000 in the Capital Plan
and $100,000 in the Parkland Reserve Fund (a total of $180,000) was provided for in the FY2015
budget in association with a new facility. Mr. Slavin stated his concern that typically construction
costs are six (6) to seven (7) times the architectural and engineering costs; therefore, $180,000 would
not be enough for a new building. As a result, staff would either need to request an appropriation
for the project in mid-fiscal year or include it in the next fiscal year’s budget. Based on the difficulty
experienced by members of Council in the last six (6) weeks in approving a budget with new
expenses, he was concerned that staff would not obtain Council’s support for the requested
appropriation.
In reviewing the motion, Mrs. Townshend stated that if an RFP was let in late December 2014,
proposals would not be brought before City Council to award a contract until sometime in
February 2015. By the time the architect does their work and the City begins to go through the
process, she stated that there would be no way that the groundbreaking could occur as stipulated.
She stated that it would be impossible for the City to go to construction in calendar year 2015. With
regard to costs, Mrs. Townshend stressed that if a facility were constructed, there would not only be
capital costs but also operational costs. Based on experience, she stated that the City did not
currently have the staff to effectively and safely run two (2) facilities, which is why it was imperative
for staff to be placed at one (1) location. It was not safe to have a recreation center staffed by one
(1) person, which would occur if there were two (2) locations, with a staff of five (5). As a result,
she stated that as members discuss what type of facility is desired and the capital costs involved,
there also must be a discussion regarding the impact on the operating budget, since two (2) separate
locations could not be accommodated with the five (5) employees the City currently had in that
Department.
Mr. Perza indicated that the procedures that the City has in place were designed to address all issues
including staffing needs, funding, etc. Realistically, he felt that it would be two (2) years before
construction could begin. By going outside of the process and basically amending the procedure by
modifying what was going to occur to obtain a result, he felt that the City would be locking itself into
unknown consequences. With regard to Mr. Lynn’s previous comment regarding the
“unconscionableness” of residents having to make their way from one end of the City to the other
for recreation, Mr. Perza stated that, as a representative of south Dover (Woodbrook, Mayfair,
Crossgates, etc.), residents in this area did not have any recreational facilities (buildings); however,
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basketball courts, soccer fields, and softball/baseball fields were made available. He did not feel it
was “unconscionable” that individuals could play in the parks provided, explaining that nowhere was
a park required to have a $100,000, $200,000, or $300,000 building in order to be accepted as a park
in the City. For whatever reasons, he stated that the City built Schutte Park several years ago, which
became the central park for the City; however, the neighborhoods within the City still had their own
parks, and a building was not required in order for residents to play in and enjoy them. He indicated
that Dover Park was a park that currently did not effectively have a building, but noted that a
building was not necessary for individuals to enjoy the park.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison regarding the City’s costs per year for providing recreation in the City
of Dover, Mrs. Townshend stated that the operating budget was a little more than $600,000.
Referring to the Needs Assessment, Mr. Hutchison stated the importance of including the schools,
YMCA, churches, Boys and Girls Club, etc. in order to obtain an understanding of what was
provided in the City, explaining that there were other options in addition to constructing a building.
He indicated that when the City built Schutte Park, it was built for all residents of the City and he
could not support making any financial commitment to constructing another building; however, he
felt that the current structure needed to be demolished. Mr. Hutchison stated that City Council
members should not take action that would commit to the construction of a building without having
a study or comprehensive understanding of the needs of the community. It was his feeling that the
City was acting like the Federal Government - spending money it did not have.
Mr. Hare stated that, as indicated by staff, it would be two (2) years before any construction could
begin. In the meantime, he suggested that transportation (buses) be provided for residents to be
picked up at the Dover Park and transported to Schutte Park if they are interested in programs there.
If members of City Council wished to delay the demolition at this time, he stated that when they do
decide to demolish the building, any costs over the $35,600 (current low bid), should come out of
City Council’s salary and budget. Elaborating, he stated that if it costs an additional $15,000 to
demolish the building in a year, year and a half, or two (2) years, each member of Council should
be responsible for that cost.
Mrs. Williams expressed her frustration in hearing about doing something in the future. She advised
members that the City currently, in conjunction with Aid in Dover, the organization that she is
associated with, has a program that has been in operation for the last year that provides basketball
for kids who are at risk. She stated that the participants are from all over the City and are provided
transportation. Rather than talking about what is going to happen, she suggested the possibility of
expanding a service that was already being provided; however, she stated that it could not be
expanded without budgeting additional funds. If members chose to leave the building erected, she
stated that the City would be sponsoring recreation - buying and selling drugs, noting that this was
the type of activity currently taking place behind the building.
Mr. Dixon stated his concern that the City includes a fee for children to participate in recreation
activities, explaining that many parents do not have money to pay these fees. It was his feeling that
the City was in need of another facility and noted that even if the City provided transportation,
children might miss their rides.
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Mr. Anderson stated appreciation for the discussion and indicated that it was the result of there being
a forgotten part of the City. He indicated his openness to amending the motion and explained that
although there were target dates, he did not mean for there to be any obligation and that if the target
dates could not be met, staff could submit a request to establish new dates.
Mr. Anderson indicated his desire to amend the motion to reflect the requirement for a
groundbreaking sometime in 2016, rather than 2015, and there was no objection by the seconder,
Mr. Dixon.
In response to Mr. Slavin, Council President Bonar suggested that the maker of the motion and the
seconder withdraw the motion and that the motion be restated.
Mr. Anderson withdrew the motion to amend, as did the seconder, Mr. Dixon.
Mr. Anderson withdrew the main motion, as did the seconder, Mr. Dixon.
For clarification, Council President Bonar announced that there was no motion on the floor at this
time.
Mr. Anderson moved for the reconsideration of the demolition of the Dover Park Recreation Center,
as recommended by staff, conditioned upon the issuance of an architectural Request for Proposals
(RFP) for a replacement building to be published by December 31, 2014 and that staff be instructed
to target bids in FY2015 with a goal for a groundbreaking by the end of 2016. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Mr. Perza requested that the question be divided in order for separate votes to be taken on the issue
of demolition of the current building and the construction of a new building.
Mr. Perza moved to divide the motion to consider two (2) issues: 1) the reconsideration of the
demolition of the Dover Park Recreation Center, as recommended by staff; and 2) the condition for
the issuance of an architectural Request for Proposals (RFP) for a replacement building to be
published by December 31, 2014 and that staff be instructed to target bids in FY2015 with a goal for
a groundbreaking by the end of 2016. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams.
With objections to the motion to divide, Mr. Lynn reminded the City Solicitor that this was a motion
for reconsideration and that allowing Mr. Perza to amend the motion would be effectively allowing
him to go beyond the scope of the motion for reconsideration, explaining that Mr. Perza voted on
the failing side of the original motion for reconsideration. Accordingly, he could not be in a position
to go forward on a motion for reconsideration because he was not on the prevailing side. Therefore,
Mr. Lynn stated that the motion to divide effectively would allow Mr. Perza to revisit the motion for
reconsideration, which Mr. Perza did not have standing to do and, as a result, such a motion would
be procedurally improper.
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Council President Bonar announced that the City Solicitor concurred with Mr. Lynn; therefore, he
would present the motion as stated by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend expressed her belief that the goal for a groundbreaking
to occur by the end of calendar year 2016 was an acceptable time frame, provided that funding was
available for the construction of a building.
Mr. Hare questioned the results of approving the motion, explaining that as stated, if an RFP were
let and the lowest bid indicated a cost of $2.5M for a building, then the City must follow through
since the motion would require groundbreaking by the end of 2016. Responding, Mr. Anderson
explained that the dates included in the motion were target dates and, noting that this project required
a process, he stated that at any time during this process if it were proven not to be the direction
desired, Council would have the ability not to fund the construction of a building and make a motion
to redirect staff concerning this matter. He assured members that the motion would provide staff the
framework with the intent of City Council, as stated at this time.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Council President Bonar indicated that the motion before City
Council was for the reconsideration of the evaluation of bids for the Dover Park Recreation Center
demolition.
In response to the explanation provided to Mrs. Williams by Council President Bonar, Mr. Anderson
questioned if the Chair had elected to divide the question.
At the request of Mr. Slavin and there being no objections, Council President Bonar declared
a five (5) minute recess.
Meeting recessed at 8:37 p.m. and reconvened at 8:46 p.m.
Mr. Anderson moved for the reconsideration of staff’s recommendation to award the demolition
contract to Delaware Mulch and Stone in the amount of $35,600, seconded by Mr. Slavin.
In the interest of compromise and development of a solution, Mr. Slavin explained that the first issue
was to agree to the demolition of the building at the Dover Park Recreation Center in the interest of
public safety. In addition, a second component, in the form of a subsequent motion, would be for
the RFP process to be “out on the street” in December and completed by May 2015 so that Council
would have a budget estimate for whatever solution the architect determined in that design process.
He suggested that a third component/motion would stipulate that, with the City currently dedicating
$180,000 to this solution, it would be necessary for the costs for the architectural design,
approximately $50,000-$60,000, to be paid from the $180,000 and that if the next sitting Council
that adopts the next budget determines that the solution for Dover Park is too expensive, the balance
of those funds would be dedicated to Dover Park and a recreation solution, whether that be
programmatic or capital.
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On a call for the question by Mrs. Williams, the motion for the reconsideration of staff's
recommendation to award the demolition contract to Delaware Mulch and Stone in the
amount of $35,600 was approved by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes (Anderson, Dixon, Perza,
Slavin, Williams, Hare, Hutchison, and Bonar) and one (1) no (Lynn).
Mr. Slavin moved that the City let out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural design
services for a replacement building at Dover Park, that these design services would commence after
the Recreational Needs Assessment is complete, and that a budget estimate for a solution be
provided by May 1, 2015. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend reminded members that when staff was directed to
conduct a Needs Assessment, it was to be completed by the end of the year and that there was a
three (3) month difference between October and December. She felt that this time would be
necessary to complete the Needs Assessment. It was her feeling that having the December deadline
for the Needs Assessment would provide ample time to hire the architectural engineer and provide
a budget estimate by the May 1, 2015 date.
Responding to Mr. Perza, Mrs. Townshend stated that the survey would continue to be a City-wide
Recreational Needs Assessment, regardless of the action taken by members this evening; however,
there would be very specific targeted pieces in regard to how to deal with Dover Park and the
building needs.
At the request of Mrs. Williams, Mr. Slavin stated that approval of the motion would confirm that
the City would be spending funds on the architectural design services. For further clarification, he
stated that if the Needs Assessment indicated that there was not a need for the replacement of the
building but rather other amenities in that park, that would be the direction for the architectural
design to follow.
The motion that the City let out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural design
services for a replacement building at Dover Park, that these design services would commence
after the Recreational Needs Assessment is complete, and that a budget estimate for a solution
be provided by May 1, 2015 was carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes (Anderson, Dixon,
Lynn, Slavin, Williams, Hare, and Bonar) and two (2) no (Perza and Hutchison).
Mr. Slavin moved that the total funds currently allocated for the Dover Park solution in the amount
of $180,000 will be used to pay for the architectural design fees and that the balance of those funds
will be dedicated to improvements at Dover Park, whether they be program or capital improvements,
whether or not the next Council chooses to accept the recommendations of the architect. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Mrs. Townshend explained that there was $100,000 in the Parkland Reserve, which can be used only
for capital and $80,000 in the Capital Plan; therefore, these funds could not be used for programming
unless the funds were transferred by City Council. Responding, Mr. Slavin stated that Council
would adhere to those restrictions.
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The motion that the total funds currently allocated for the Dover Park solution in the amount
of $180,000 will be used to pay for the architectural design fees and that the balance of those
funds will be dedicated to improvements at Dover Park whether they be program or capital
improvements, whether or not the next Council chooses to accept the recommendations of the
architect was carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Anderson, Dixon, Lynn, Slavin, Hare,
and Bonar) and three (3) no (Perza, Williams and Hutchison).
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
On behalf of all members of Council, Council President Bonar wished Mr. Hutchison a happy
belated birthday (June 20th) and Mr. Hare a happy early birthday (July 6th).
Council President Bonar also reminded members that the African American Festival would be held
this Saturday, June 28, 2014.
At the request of Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend announced that on Thursday, June 26th, from
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Dover Public Library, a Public Workshop would be held on the Bicycle
and Pedestrian Plan currently underway as a joint effort of the Dover/Kent County MPO and the City
of Dover.
On behalf of the City, Mr. Perza relayed appreciation to the Norfolk Southern Railroad for holding
the public Whistle Stop Train Ride from Harrington to Newark early in the day, to address public
safety. He felt the event was a very informative, well put together program, and an enjoyable time.
Mr. Anderson reminded members that the Delaware League of Local Governments meeting was
scheduled for this Thursday, beginning at 5:00 p.m. for the social hour, noting that at 6:00 p.m. there
would be a special event that he could not publicly announce at this time.
Mr. Anderson stated that, in addition to the African American Festival which is always held on the
fourth Saturday in the month of June, the Independence Day celebration would be held on July 4th
and that he looked forward to sharing that time with the community.
Mr. Slavin recognized the work of the City Clerk’s Office in conducting the City-wide election this
past week, as well as the poll workers who assisted with this election.
Council President Bonar stated that the new Mayor would assume his responsibilities on Wednesday
evening and that serving as the Vice-Mayor Acting, he realized that there was a lot more involved
with the responsibilities of the Mayor. He noted that he met with all personnel of the Dover Police
Department and relayed appreciation for their work, encouraging them to continue their work, and
assured them that they had the full support of City Council. Mr. Bonar recognized that former
Mayor Carey and his wife were in attendance and welcomed them. Regardless of information that
was printed in the newspaper, he stated that Mayor Carey contributed 50 years of service to the
community and the City will now move on from this point forward.
Mr. Hare also commended the work of the City Clerk’s Office.
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Council President Bonar reminded everyone that there would be a Special City Council Meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2014, when the new Mayor, Robin R. Christiansen, would be
sworn in.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
June 23, 2014, are hereby approved.
DAVID L. BONAR
VICE-MAYOR ACTING
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 238 North New Street
Exhibit #2 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 640 Nimitz Road
Exhibit #3 - Ordinance #2014-17 - FY2014/15 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 6/23/2014
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
238 N New St
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
June 23, 2014
EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 6/23/2014
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238 N New St
Case History
29 code enforcement cases since 2005
– Exterior code violations – dilapidated fence
– Junked cars – failure to obtain building permits
– Numerous grass violations – parking on the grass
The utilities were terminated on June 23, 2011
Registered as vacant by the city on March 9, 2012
Condemned by City Staff on June 22, 2011 due to
no active utilities, open code violations, unlocked
doors and subjects gaining entry to the property.
Source of neighbor complaints – prostitution and
drug activities.
Outstanding Charges
– $1,7500.00 in unpaid vacant building registration fees
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(5) Unfit for habitation.
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
(12) Unoccupied buildings.
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished by July 23, 2014 by the
owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of
the date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of repairs or 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.
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 6/23/2014
Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
640 Nimitz Rd
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
June 23, 2014
EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 6/23/2014
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640 Nimitz Rd
Case History
19 code enforcement cases since 2006
– Exterior code violations / junked - unregistered vehicles
– Numerous violations of tall grass and weeds
The utilities were terminated on January 6, 2013
Registered as vacant by the city on June 6, 2013
Condemned by City Staff on May 6, 2014 due to
the amount of structural damaged caused by a fire.
Source of neighbor complaints
Outstanding Charges
– $550.00 in unpaid registration fees & code citations
– $555.00 fee to have the structure boarded
– $3,240.98 in unpaid utilities
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(4) Fire damage, etc.
(5) Unfit for habitation.
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
(12) Unoccupied buildings.
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished by July 23, 2014 by the
owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of
the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of
the date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of repairs or 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.
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EXHIBIT #3
Regular Council Meeting of 06-23-2014
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2014-17
2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Two Million Two Hundred Forty Three Thousand Nine Hundred
3 dollars ($42,243,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
4 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
5 July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
8 2013/14 2014/15
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 4,219,800 $ 3,393,000
11 REVENUES
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 573,900 629,300
13 INVESTMENT INCOME 40,000 40,000
14 LIBRARY REVENUES 70,500 71,600
15 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 460,000 450,000
16 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,460,000 1,460,000
17 PERMITS AND OTHER LICENSES 1,332,500 1,354,200
18 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 53,100 53,900
19 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 650,000 659,500
20 PROPERTY TAXES 11,046,000 11,049,200
21 BID REVENUE 49,500 50,000
22 RECREATION REVENUE 148,800 148,800
23 FRANCHISE FEE 636,000 636,000
24 SANITATION FEES 2,595,600 2,595,600
25 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 118,500 101,400
26 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,002,200 1,023,000
27 REVENUES SUBTOTAL 20,236,600 20,322,500
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
29 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 1,360,300 1,354,900
30 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,572,700 3,508,100
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,933,000 4,863,000
32 GRANTS
33 POLICE RELATED 126,800 124,000
34 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
35 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
36 MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS 25,000 25,000
37 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 750,300 747,500
38 TRANSFERS FROM
39 TRANSFER TAX 1,393,000 1,250,000
40 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 663,900 663,900
41 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 368,400 500,000
42 WATER/WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000
43 ELECTRIC 8,000,000 10,000,000
44 OTHER RESERVES INCLUDING CONTINGENCY 32,000 4,000
45 CONTINGENCY FUND 250,000 -
46 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 11,207,300 12,917,900
47 TOTAL REVENUES 37,127,200 38,850,900
48 TOTALS $ 41,347,000 $ 42,243,900
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49 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
50 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2014-2015
51 2013/14 2014/15
52 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
53 CITY CLERK $ 371,700 $ 383,200
54 COUNCIL 107,800 106,600
55 TAX ASSESSOR 208,400 309,500
56 FIRE 741,600 716,100
57 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,160,700 1,123,800
58 LIBRARY 1,336,900 1,393,100
59 RECREATION 717,200 706,400
60 LIFE SAFETY 491,400 504,800
61 CODE INFORCEMENT 432,300 418,400
62 PLANNING 422,600 444,100
63 INSPECTIONS 695,200 602,100
64 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 215,200 223,000
65 POLICE 14,346,800 13,986,100
66 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 776,800 712,500
67 STREETS 660,300 665,100
68 SANITATION 2,253,500 2,248,000
69 CITY MANAGER 460,000 592,500
70 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 740,000 728,700
71 FINANCE 980,000 947,100
72 PUBLIC SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION 513,100 514,800
73 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 689,100 677,800
74 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING - 192,600
75 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 559,400 535,600
76 FLEET MAINTENANCE 770,900 776,700
77 CUSTOMER SERVICES 1,232,200 1,040,300
78 HUMAN RESOURCES 393,100 379,700
79 MAYOR 83,300 74,900
80 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 31,359,500 31,003,500
81 OTHER EXPENSES
82 DEBT SERVICE 557,300 708,600
83 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 162,400 70,000
84 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXPENSES 25,000 25,000
85 INSURANCE 658,900 724,800
86 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,636,500 1,636,500
87 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 10,700 500,000
88 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 121,000 -
89 POLICE PENSION FUND - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
90 POLICE PENSION FUND - UNFUNDED LIABILITY 689,400 655,000
91 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 10,000 50,000
92 STREET LIGHTS 774,500 774,500
93 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 5,145,700 5,644,400
94 TRANSFERS
95 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 1,448,800 2,196,000
96 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 1,448,800 2,196,000
97 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 37,954,000 38,843,900
98 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,393,000 3,400,000
99 TOTALS $ 41,347,000 $ 42,243,900
100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
101 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
102 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
103 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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104 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
105 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
106 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Forty Five Thousand Five Hundred dollars
107 ($6,045,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
108 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014
109 and ending June 30, 2015:
110 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
111 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
112 REVENUES
113 2013/14 2014/15
114 REVISED BUDGET
115 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,058,300 $ 117,100
116 REVENUES
117 STATE GRANTS - OTHER 15,000 153,000
118 BOND PROCEEDS - STREET PROGRAM - 2,661,100
119 LEASE PURCHASE OF FIRE AND POLICE EQUIPT - 918,300
120 CONTRACTOR CONTRIBUTIONS 264,800 -
121 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND FOR PROJECTS 1,448,800 2,196,000
122 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 80,000 -
123 TRANSFER FROM MUNICIPAL STREET AID CAPITAL GRANT 251,200 -
124 TRANSFER FROM COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION GRANT 60,500 -
124 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 2,120,300 5,928,400
125 STATE GRANTS - LIBRARY 150,000 -
126 LIBRARY CAPITAL PLEDGES 5,000 -
127 TOTAL REVENUES 2,275,300 5,928,400
128 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 5,333,600 $ 6,045,500
129 EXPENSE SUMMARY
130 2013/14 2014/15
131 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
132 FIRE $ 238,500 $ 827,300
133 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 50,100 68,100
134 LIBRARY 446,500 -
135 RECREATION 172,000 146,000
136 CODE ENFORCEMENT 30,900 -
137 POLICE 342,400 499,100
138 STREETS 1,524,600 1,370,300
139 STREETS GARRISON FARM INFRASTRUCTURE 1,936,100 2,586,100
140 SANITATION 395,600 256,500
141 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7,000 -
142 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 17,800 -
143 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 55,000 -
144 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 5,216,500 5,753,400
143 BOND/LOAN ISSUANCE COST - 75,000
144 TRANSFER TO PARKLAND RESERVE - 100,000
145 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 117,100 117,100
146 TOTALS $ 5,333,600 $ 5,945,500
147 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
148 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
149 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
150 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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151 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
152 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
153 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
154 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
155 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred
156 dollars ($467,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
157 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
158 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
159 CASH RECEIPTS
160 2013/14 2014/15
161 REVISED BUDGET
162 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 734,000 $ 466,000
163 INTEREST EARNED 3,000 1,900
164 TOTALS $ 737,000 $ 467,900
165 EXPENSE SUMMARY
166 2013/14 2014/15
167 REVISED BUDGET
168 TRANSFER TO OPERATING ACCOUNT $ 271,000 $ -
169
170 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 466,000 467,900
171 TOTALS $ 737,000 $ 467,900
172 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
173 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
174 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
175 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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176 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
177 GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
178 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
179 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
180 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twelve Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($512,300) or
181 so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
182 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
183 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
184 CASH RECEIPTS
185 2013/14 2014/15
186 REVISED BUDGET
187 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 507,300 $ 509,800
188 RECEIPTS
189 INTEREST EARNINGS 2,500 2,500
190 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,500 2,500
191 TOTALS $ 509,800 $ 512,300
192 EXPENSE SUMMARY
193 2013/14 2014/15
194 REVISED BUDGET
195 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 509,800 $ 512,300
196 TOTALS $ 509,800 $ 512,300
197 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
198 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
199 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
200 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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201 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
202 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
203 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
204 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
205 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars
206 ($304,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
207 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
208 year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
209 OPERATING REVENUES
210 2013/14 2014/15
211 REVISED BUDGET
212 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 202,900 $ 203,800
213 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION - 100,000
214 INTEREST INCOME 900 1,000
215 TOTALS $ 203,800 $ 304,800
216 OPERATING EXPENSES
217 2013/14 2014/15
218 REVISED BUDGET
219 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 203,800 304,800
220 TOTALS $ 203,800 $ 304,800
221 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
222 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
223 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
224 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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225 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
226 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
227 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
228 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
229 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Sixty Four Thousand
230 dollars ($664,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
231 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
232 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
233 CASH RECEIPTS
234 2013/14 2014/15
235 REVISED BUDGET
236 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 251,500 $ 100
237 STATE GRANT - OPERATIONS 663,900 663,900
238 TOTALS $ 915,400 $ 664,000
239 BUDGET SUMMARY
240 2013/14 2014/15
241 REVISED BUDGET
242 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - OPERATIONS $ 664,100 $ 663,900
243 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - CAPITAL 251,200 -
244 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
245 TOTALS $ 915,400 $ 664,000
246 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
247 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
248 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
249 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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250 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
251 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
252 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
253 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
254 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred
255 dollars ($15,215,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
256 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
257 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
258 2013/14 2014/15
259 REVISED BUDGET
260 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 732,700 $ 658,400
261 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 441,400 (98,500)
262 BEGINNING BALANCE - KCSA (17,300) 155,000
263 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,156,800 714,900
264 BASE REVENUE
265 WATER FEES 4,396,000 4,616,400
266 WASTEWATER FEES 3,529,000 3,706,800
267 WASTEWATER ADJUSTMENT FEES 2,900,000 2,902,600
268 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,302,300 1,862,500
269 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 321,200 331,900
270 SEWER IMPACT FEES 237,900 427,900
271 WATER IMPACT FEES 262,700 472,700
272 INTEREST - WATER 3,900 9,000
273 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 6,100 14,000
274 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 64,400 156,600
275 TOTAL REVENUES 13,023,500 14,500,400
276 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 14,180,300 $ 15,215,300
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278 2013/14 2014/15
279 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
280 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 499,000 $ 500,900
281 WATER CONSTRUCTION 340,800 252,500
282 WATER DEPARTMENT 474,700 485,300
283 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,495,200 1,576,900
284 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 885,700 974,100
285 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,695,400 3,789,700
286 OTHER EXPENSES
287 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 403,800 534,100
288 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 603,400 617,900
289 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 200,000 200,000
290 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 10,800 17,700
291 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,030,000 3,655,000
292 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,458,800 1,354,900
293 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,706,800 6,379,600
294 TRANSFER TO
295 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 250,000 250,000
296 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 250,000 250,000
297 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,233,200 1,200,000
298 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,330,000 1,800,000
299 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 3,063,200 3,500,000
300 TOTAL EXPENSES 13,465,400 13,669,300
301 CURRENT YEAR BALANCES
302 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WATER 658,400 1,020,100
303 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WASTEWATER (98,500) (739,200)
304 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE KCSA 155,000 1,265,100
305 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 714,900 1,546,000
306 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 14,180,300 $ 15,215,300
307 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
308 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
309 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
310 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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312 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
313 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
314 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
315 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Four Hundred Twenty One Thousand Eight Hundred
316 dollars ($6,421,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
317 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
318 July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
319 CASH RECEIPTS
320 2013/14 2014/15
321 REVISED BUDGET
322 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 4,473,800 $ 1,021,200
323 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 2,807,000 1,060,000
324 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 7,280,800 2,081,200
325 RECEIPTS
326 BOND PROCEEDS - WATER - 2013 ISSUE 3,000,000 -
327 BOND PROCEEDS - WASTEWATER - 2013 ISSUE 1,067,900 -
328 STATE LOAN-WASTEWATER 2011 ISSUE 62,000 -
329 ARBITRAGE REBATE - IRS REFUND 66,000 -
330 TRANS FROM OPERATING FUND FOR WATER 1,233,200 1,200,000
331 TRANS FROM OPERATING FUND FOR WASTEWATER 1,330,000 1,800,000
332 TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 1,000,000 1,315,600
333 INTEREST INCOME 25,000 25,000
334 TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,784,100 4,340,600
335 TOTALS $ 15,064,900 $ 6,421,800
336 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
337 EXPENSE SUMMARY
338 2013/14 2014/15
339 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
340 WATER $ 7,641,300 $ 1,336,900
341 WASTEWATER 5,252,400 3,277,200
342 WATER TREATMENT PLANT - 38,100
343 WATER CONSTRUCTION 90,000 -
344 TOTAL EXPENSES 12,983,700 4,652,200
345 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 1,021,200 858,700
346 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,060,000 910,900
347 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,081,200 1,769,600
348 TOTALS $ 15,064,900 $ 6,421,800
349 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
350 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
351 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
352 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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354 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
355 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
356 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
357 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Forty Four Thousand Three Hundred Dollars
358 ($1,044,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
359 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
360 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
361 CASH RECEIPTS
362 2013/14 2014/15
363 REVISED BUDGET
364 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 505,400 $ 514,000
365 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 504,300 512,900
366 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,009,700 1,026,900
367 RECEIPTS
368 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 8,600 8,700
369 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 8,600 8,700
370 TOTAL RECEIPTS 17,200 17,400
371 TOTALS $ 1,026,900 $ 1,044,300
372 EXPENSE SUMMARY
373 2013/14 2014/15
374 REVISED BUDGET
375 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 514,000 $ 522,700
376 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 512,900 521,600
377 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,026,900 1,044,300
378 TOTALS $ 1,026,900 $ 1,044,300
379 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
380 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
381 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
382 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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384 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
385 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
386 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
387 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Seventy One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars
388 ($3,071,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
389 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
390 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
391 CASH RECEIPTS
392 2013/14 2014/15
393 REVISED BUDGET
394 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 197,100 $ 200,500
395 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 3,756,100 2,820,000
396 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,953,200 3,020,500
397 RECEIPTS
398 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 3,400 3,400
399 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 63,900 47,900
400 TOTAL RECEIPTS 67,300 51,300
401 TOTALS $ 4,020,500 $ 3,071,800
402 EXPENSE SUMMARY
403 2013/14 2014/15
404 REVISED BUDGET
405 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 1,000,000 $ 1,315,600
405 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 200,500 203,900
406 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 2,820,000 1,552,300
407 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,020,500 1,756,200
408 TOTALS $ 4,020,500 $ 3,071,800
409 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
410 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
411 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
412 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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414 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
415 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
416 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
417 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars
418 ($302,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
419 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
420 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
421 CASH RECEIPTS
422 2013/14 2014/15
423 REVISED BUDGET
424 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 104,100 $ 105,900
425 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 188,300 191,500
426 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 292,400 297,400
427 RECEIPTS
428 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,000 5,100
429 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,000 5,100
430 TOTALS $ 297,400 $ 302,500
431 BUDGET SUMMARY
432 2013/14 2014/15
433 REVISED BUDGET
434 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 105,900 107,700
435 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 191,500 194,800
436 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 297,400 302,500
437 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 297,400 $ 302,500
438 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
439 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
440 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
441 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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443 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
444 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
445 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
446 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety One Million Five Hundred Sixty Thousand
447 One Hundred dollars ($91,560,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
448 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
449 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
450 2013/14 2014/15
451 REVISED BUDGET
452 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,620,900 $ 9,253,600
453 BASE REVENUE
454 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 78,971,700 78,043,000
455 UTILITY TAX 1,312,300 1,296,900
456 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 579,100 624,600
457 RENT REVENUE 180,000 200,000
458 GREEN ENERGY 130,000 130,000
459 INTEREST EARNINGS 12,000 12,000
460 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 7,000,000 2,000,000
461 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 98,500 -
462 TOTAL REVENUES 88,283,600 82,306,500
463 TOTALS $ 94,904,500 $ 91,560,100
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465 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
466 2013/14 2014/15
467 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
468 POWER SUPPLY $ 26,458,900 $ 21,823,000
469 SOLAR ENERGY 1,729,200 2,067,600
470 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 352,600 378,600
471 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 996,000 996,000
472 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 17,274,000 11,499,800
473 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 7,420,000 7,234,100
474 CAPACITY CHARGES 15,614,100 9,958,900
475 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 69,844,800 53,958,000
476 PLANT OPERATIONS 5,791,600 6,141,100
477 GENERATIONS FUELS 1,603,800 1,611,100
478 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,004,500) (2,232,800)
479 PJM CREDITS (5,314,800) (486,700)
480 CAPACITY CREDITS (15,079,800) (8,881,500)
481 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (14,003,700) (3,848,800)
482 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 55,841,100 50,109,200
483 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
484 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,776,300 4,028,700
485 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,285,300 1,370,900
486 ADMINISTRATION 628,400 636,600
487 METER READING 273,800 267,600
488 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 675,800 686,300
489 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 6,639,600 6,990,100
490 OTHER EXPENSES:
491 UTILITY TAX 1,312,300 1,296,900
492 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 200,000 200,000
493 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 100,000 246,800
494 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 513,300 513,300
495 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 125,700 54,200
496 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 975,700 1,009,800
497 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 130,000 130,000
498 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,572,700 3,508,100
499 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,000 20,000
500 INVENTORY WRITE OFFS - 175,000
501 DEBT SERVICE 3,301,900 3,297,000
502 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,251,600 10,451,100
503 TRANSFER TO
504 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 4,918,600 4,750,000
505 GENERAL FUND 8,000,000 10,000,000
506 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 12,918,600 14,750,000
507 TOTAL EXPENSES 85,650,900 82,300,400
508 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,253,600 9,259,700
509 TOTALS $ 94,904,500 $ 91,560,100
510 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
511 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
512 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
513 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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515 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
516 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
517 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
518 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Three Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand
519 dollars ($8,387,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
520 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
521 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
522 CASH RECEIPTS
523 2013/14 2014/15
524 REVISED BUDGET
525 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,868,500 $ 3,362,200
526 RECEIPTS
527 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 4,918,600 4,750,000
528 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 440,000 250,000
529 INTEREST EARNINGS 25,200 24,800
530 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,383,800 5,024,800
531 TOTALS $ 9,252,300 $ 8,387,000
532 EXPENSE SUMMARY
533 2013/14 2014/15
534 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
535 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 2,130,000 $ 2,240,000
536 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,144,600 1,061,700
537 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,615,500 1,663,100
538 TOTAL EXPENSES 5,890,100 4,964,800
539 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,362,200 3,422,200
540 TOTALS $ 9,252,300 $ 8,387,000
541 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
542 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
543 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
544 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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546 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
547 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
548 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
549 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Twenty Six Thousand dollars
550 ($826,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
551 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
552 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
553 CASH RECEIPTS
554 2013/14 2014/15
555 REVISED BUDGET
556 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 814,200 $ 820,100
557 RECEIPTS
558 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,900 5,900
559 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,900 5,900
560 TOTALS $ 820,100 $ 826,000
561 EXPENSE SUMMARY
562 2013/14 2014/15
563 REVISED BUDGET
563 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 820,100 826,000
564 TOTALS $ 820,100 $ 826,000
565 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
566 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
567 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
568 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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570 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
571 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2014-2015
572 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
573 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Nine Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand
574 Two Hundred dollars ($9,998,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
575 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
576 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
577 CASH RECEIPTS
578 2013/14 2014/15
579 REVISED BUDGET
580 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,855,700 $ 9,898,000
581 INTEREST EARNINGS 42,300 100,200
582 TOTALS $ 9,898,000 $ 9,998,200
583 BUDGET SUMMARY
584 2013/14 2014/15
585 REVISED BUDGET
586 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,898,000 9,998,200
587 TOTALS $ 9,898,000 $ 9,998,200
588 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
589 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
590 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
591 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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593 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
594 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2014-2015
595 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
596 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred
597 dollars ($10,148,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
598 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
599 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
600 CASH RECEIPTS
601 2013/14 2014/15
602 REVISED BUDGET
603 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,004,200 $ 10,076,200
604 INTEREST EARNINGS 72,000 72,500
605 TOTALS $ 10,076,200 $ 10,148,700
606 BUDGET SUMMARY
607 2013/14 2014/15
608 REVISED BUDGET
609 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,076,200 10,148,700
610 TOTALS $ 10,076,200 $ 10,148,700
611 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
612 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
613 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
614 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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616 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABILIZATION RESERVE
617 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2014-2015
618 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
619 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Forty Three Thousand Six Hundred dollars
620 ($743,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
621 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
622 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
623 CASH RECEIPTS
624 2013/14 2014/15
625 REVISED BUDGET
626 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 733,000 $ 738,300
627 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,300 5,300
628 TOTALS $ 738,300 $ 743,600
629 BUDGET SUMMARY
630 2013/14 2014/15
631 REVISED BUDGET
632 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 738,300 743,600
633 TOTALS $ 738,300 $ 743,600
634 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
635 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
636 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
637 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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639 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE
640 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2014-2015
641 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
642 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Five Hundred Eighty Three Thousand
643 dollars ($10,583,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
644 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
645 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
646 CASH RECEIPTS
647 2013/14 2014/15
648 REVISED BUDGET
649 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 17,382,100 $ 10,507,300
650 INTEREST EARNINGS 125,200 75,700
651 TOTALS $ 17,507,300 $ 10,583,000
652 BUDGET SUMMARY
653 2013/14 2014/15
654 REVISED BUDGET
655 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 7,000,000 $ 2,000,000
656 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,507,300 8,583,000
657 TOTALS $ 17,507,300 $ 10,583,000
658 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
659 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
660 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
661 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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663 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
664 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
665 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
666 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Six Hundred Thirty Six Thousand One Hundred
667 dollars ($1,636,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
668 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
669 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
670 OPERATING REVENUES
671 2013/14 2014/15
672 REVISED BUDGET
673 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 1,267,800 $ 1,135,000
674 INTEREST INCOME 10,600 10,600
675 PREMIUM FROM CITY 490,700 490,500
676 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 3,100 -
677 TOTALS $ 1,772,200 $ 1,636,100
678 OPERATING EXPENSES
679 2013/14 2014/15
680 REVISED BUDGET
681 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 450,000 $ 450,000
682 INSURANCE 92,600 92,600
683 BANK FEES 600 600
684 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 37,000 37,000
685 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 57,000 57,000
686 TOTAL EXPENSES 637,200 637,200
687 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,135,000 998,900
688 TOTALS $ 1,772,200 $ 1,636,100
689 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
690 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
691 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
692 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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694 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
695 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
696 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
697 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Four Hundred
698 dollars ($579,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
699 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
700 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
701 OPERATING REVENUES
702 2013/14 2014/15
703 REVISED BUDGET
704 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 209,200 $ 78,900
705 GRANTS REVENUE - DELDOT 1,387,600 500,000
706 INTEREST INCOME 500 500
707 TOTALS $ 1,597,300 $ 579,400
708 OPERATING EXPENSES
709 2013/14 2014/15
710 REVISED BUDGET
711 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 1,395,100 $ 500,000
712 PROGRAM EXP. CITY APPROPRIATED 62,800 -
713 OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT - GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 60,500 -
714 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 78,900 79,400
715 TOTALS $ 1,597,300 $ 579,400
716 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
717 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
718 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
719 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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720 2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
721 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
722 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
723 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
724 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety One Thousand Four Hundred dollars
725 ($291,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
726 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
727 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
728 OPERATING REVENUES
729 2013/14 2014/15
730 REVISED BUDGET
731 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 27,800 $ 17,300
732 STATE GRANT 274,100 274,100
733 FEDERAL GRANT 2,500 -
734 TOTALS $ 304,400 $ 291,400
735 OPERATING EXPENSES
736 2013/14 2014/15
737 REVISED BUDGET
738 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES $ 4,700 $ 2,000
739 OFFICE SUPPLIES 24,000 24,000
740 PRINTING/DUPLICATING 8,900 8,900
741 POSTAGE 28,000 28,000
742 BOOKS 128,900 128,900
743 FURNITURE 74,000 74,000
744 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 100 100
745 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 3,500 3,500
746 OFFICE EQUIPMENT/REPAIRS & MAINT 2,000 2,000
747 COMPUTER HARDWARE - 2,700
748 OTHER EQUIP - PURCHASE 10,500 -
749 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 284,600 274,100
750 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,500 -
751 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,500 -
752 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 17,300 17,300
753 TOTALS $ 304,400 $ 291,400
754 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
755 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
756 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
757 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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759 POLICE GRANTS FUND
760 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2014-2015
761 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
762 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred dollars
763 ($416,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
764 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
765 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015:
766 OPERATING EXPENSES
767 2013/14 2014/15
768 REVISED BUDGET
769 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 175,200 $ 77,200
770 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS 390,500 339,000
771 TOTALS $ 565,700 $ 416,200
772 OPERATING EXPENSES
773 2013/14 2014/15
774 REVISED BUDGET
775 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 224,700 156,000
776 TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 60,000 50,000
777 CELL PHONE CHARGES 15,000 15,000
778 TRAINING 36,000 32,000
779 AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
780 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 6,000
781 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES 336,700 260,000
782 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 151,800 124,000
783 SUBTOTAL FINANCING USES 151,800 124,000
784 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 77,200 32,200
785 TOTALS $ 565,700 $ 416,200
786 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
787 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
788 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
789 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
790 ADOPTED: JUNE 23, 2014
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on June 25, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Bonar
presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, Mr. Slavin,
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Bernat, Mr. Koenig, Mrs. Townshend, and
Ms. Devine. Council staff members absent were Mrs. Mitchell, Fire Chief Carey, City Solicitor
Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell.
Mr. Bonar noted that Robin R. Christiansen had served the City well over the years and expressed
his pleasure in welcoming him back as Mayor, noting that this would be a new chapter for the City.
The invocation was given by Vy. Reverend James S. Lentini, V.F., followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mrs. Williams and
unanimously carried.
Oath of Office Administered by The Honorable Kenneth S. Clark, Jr., Judge, Court of
Common Pleas
The Honorable Kenneth S. Clark, Jr., Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, administered the Oath
of Office to Robin R. Christiansen.
Mr. Bonar congratulated Mayor Christiansen and commented on their history of working together,
along with Mr. Hutchison, and expressed his appreciation for the service so many give to the City.
He stated his pleasure at having Mayor Christiansen in office and noted that he was looking forward
to working together with the Mayor’s Office for the betterment of the City. Mr. Bonar also
acknowledged that the campaign had been “tough” but noted that, once the election is over, everyone
works as a team.
Photographs (Mayor and Council)
There being no objections, Council President Bonar declared that the meeting would recess
for photographs of the Mayor and members of City Council.
Meeting recessed at 7:38 p.m.
By unanimous consent, the meeting was reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Christiansen recognized his mother in the audience, stating that without her and his father,
he would not be where he is today. He indicated that he had learned a lot from his parents, noting
in particular their motto of “service to others” which he had passed on to his children, hoping that
they would do the same. Mayor Christiansen stated that he moved to Dover from Philadelphia when
he was a child and fell in love with the City, and it was this love affair with the City that motivated
him to return to serve in office. In closing, Mayor Christiansen again applauded his mother, stating
that all that he is or ever will be was because of her.
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Mr. Lynn addressed Mayor Christiansen, reflecting fondly on time that their respective families had
shared together. Mr. Lynn thanked Mayor Christiansen, stating that he would be coming into an
office that had a cloud over it that was not his doing. He expressed his hope that, as Mayor of the
City of Dover, Mr. Christiansen would be able to bring honor, integrity, and service back to the
office and his confidence, having known him his entire life, that he would be able to do so.
Mr. Slavin congratulated Mayor Christiansen and welcomed him back to the City. He recounted a
conversation he had with his father-in-law on the evening preceding the election as they shared some
thoughts on the various candidates. Mr. Slavin pointed out Councilman David Anderson’s service
to his country, as well as to the City, and his father-in-law commented that there were two (2) true
patriots running in this race, Mr. Robin R. Christiansen and Mr. David L. Anderson. He stated that
this was a good way to summarize the candidates, noting that his father-in-law had known
Mr. Christiansen for a long time and that he had been a patriot to the City for many years. Mr. Slavin
thanked Mayor Christiansen and all of the candidates who ran in the race, stating that it was a race
marked by its civility, and he expressed his hope to continue that course as everyone works together
for the City.
Mrs. Williams welcomed Mayor Christiansen, noting a job well done.
Mr. Hare welcomed Mayor Christiansen, noting his history of working with Mr. Christiansen in the
1990s.
Mr. Hutchison welcomed Mayor Christiansen and stated that he was confident that, with the Mayor’s
leadership and the participation of staff and the citizens of Dover, everyone working together could
move the City forward in meeting the challenges that lie ahead. Responding, Mayor Christiansen
thanked Mr. Hutchison and expressed his belief that the City will do great things with everyone
working together and following the City’s motto of “Community Excellence through Quality
Service.” Mr. Christiansen expressed his hope to make this next year one of the greatest.
Mr. Dixon stated that, although he was a newcomer to the City, as former City Chaplain, he was
familiar with Mayor Christiansen’s contributions to the City and thanked him for being on board.
Mr. Perza welcomed Mayor Christiansen, congratulated him on his election, and wished him success
in accomplishing all of his goals.
Mr. Anderson congratulated Mayor Christiansen, stating that he was looking forward to working
with him for the betterment of the City. Mr. Anderson said that he was familiar with the work
Mayor Christiansen had done and recognized his wealth of experience and the value that he would
bring to the City.
Council President Bonar welcomed the Kent County Levy Court Commissioners who were present,
Mr. Terry Pepper, At-Large Commissioner, and Mr. Allan Angel, Third District Commissioner, as
well Mrs. Nancy Wagner, former State Representative and active member in the community.
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Mayor Christiansen thanked his wife, children, cousins, and all of his family for attending the
meeting.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
DENISE L. DEVINE
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of
June 25, 2014 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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PETITION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT
Report to the
Dover City Council
July 14, 2014
Proposed Change: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Sections 10-16
and 26 pertaining to District Regulations, Article 4 Sections 4.14
and 4.15 pertaining to Bulk and Parking Regulations, Article 10
Section 2 pertaining to Site Development Plan approval, and
Article 12 Definitions. The proposed ordinance revisions are the
result of numerous consultations with the business and real estate
community to simplify zones, generalize certain use categories,
and provide more flexibility in site design.
Summary of Amendment: The City Planner has been meeting with a group of representatives
of the business and real estate community convened by the Central
Delaware Chamber of Commerce since late 2012 to review the
commercial, office and industrial zones in the City in an effort to
simplify the zones, create more generalized use categories, provide
more flexibility in site design by adjusting bulk standards, and make
the zones more business friendly. The proposed ordinance reflects
the proposed changes to Zoning Ordinance as a result of this effort.
The changes include revisions to Article 3- District Regulations,
Article 4- Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, Article 10-
Planning Commission, and Article 12- Definitions. The proposed
changes to Article 10 would increase the thresholds for projects that
require Planning Commission review. For building additions,
Planning Commission review would be required for additions of
more than 15% of the floor area.
Staff Amendment #1 clarifies some of the language and makes some
technical corrections to the ordinance.
Planning Commission
Recommendation: Following a public hearing before the Planning Commission on
June 16, 2014, where one member of the public spoke in favor of
the proposed amendments, the Planning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance, including
Staff Amendment #1, to City Council. An excerpt of the draft
minutes from the Planning Commission meeting is attached.
Ordinance Number: 2014-08
File Number: MI-14-10
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Excerpt from DRAFT Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of June 16, 2014
4) MI-14-10 Text Amendment: Revisions to Commercial and Office Zones – Public Hearing
Review for Recommendation to City Council on Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
Article 3 Sections 10-16 and 26 pertaining to District Regulations, Article 4 Sections 4.14 and
4.15 pertaining to Bulk and Parking Regulations, Article 10 Section 2 pertaining to Site
Development Plan approval, and Article 12 Definitions. The proposed ordinance revisions are
the result of numerous consultations with the business and real estate community to simplify
zones, generalize certain use categories, and provide more flexibility in site design. Ordinance
#2014-08. The Parks Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee reviewed the
Proposed Text Amendment on April 28 and May 12, 2014. The first Reading of this Proposed
Text Amendment was completed by City Council on May 27, 2014. The Proposed Text
Amendment is available on the City’s website www.cityofdover.com under the “Government”
heading, link to “Ordinances, Resolutions and Tributes” or you may contact the Planning Office
for a copy of the Proposed Text Amendment.
Representatives: None
Mrs. Townshend stated this is a series of amendments to all of the Commercial and Office
Zones within the Zoning Ordinance, minus the Recreational and Commercial Zone and the
Shopping Center Zones. The ordinance came about through a series of meetings. About two
years ago, Planning Staff brought forward amendments to the Sign Regulations that were
amended in conjunction with the business community. This is the next phase of their working
relationship through the Chamber with the real estate and business community. They have been
meeting about these zones since the end of 2012. They have gone through all of the
Commercial and Office Zones; both the uses and the bulk standards with a fine tooth comb.
There have been a number of things that they have tried to do in this review. They are trying to
make the categories more general and use specific. One example that she typically uses is
currently the C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) allows bowling alleys. That’s great but what about
laser tag or an indoor batting cage? Something that would be another type of indoor amusement
or recreational facility but it’s not a bowling alley. They used broader language. Where a lot of
zones refer back to others (ex. C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) refers back to C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial Zone), C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) refers back to C-
1A (Limited Commercial Zone) which refers back to C-1(Neighborhood Commercial Zone),
there is a lot of flipping through the Code when trying to figure out what can be done in a certain
zone. What they have done is made sure that they capture all of those uses rather than just
referring to the other zones so that the Zoning Ordinance is easier to read. In doing that, they
also tried to make sure that there’s a better separation between what can be done in C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial Zone) versus what can be done in C-1A (Limited Commercial
Zone), versus what can be done in C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone); seeing those as
kind of progressive starting from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) which is less than Highway Commercial but a little more intense than C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial Zone) or C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone). They tried to really
break out that progression of what’s prohibited and what’s permitted in each zone so that there
is a continuum of zones. Her experience is that there is not a lot of difference between C-1A
(Limited Commercial Zone) and C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) right now. It really
struck her when they looked at the Comprehensive Plan Amendment proposal by Mr. Ashburn
that they couldn’t put a zoning classification if someone wanted to do commercial there. There
was no zoning classification that would allow some sort of commercial activity and retail activity
but also prohibit gas pumps. They fixed this issue where C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Zone)
and C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) expressly prohibit gas pumps. C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) is how it is now, where someone would be able to get gas pumps as a
conditional use similar to the way Wawa and Royal Farms was done.
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In terms of the Bulk Standards, they have tried to relax the Bulk Standards to allow property
owners and their design staff to come up with a design that works for the site and isnt based on
setbacks. They pulled the setbacks back to what was really needed to adequately buffer the
property from another property so that is doesn’t cause people to design in a building envelope
that might not make as much sense as if they had more flexibility on the site.
The next piece was changing the threshold for what comes to Planning Commission versus
what can be done administratively. The Commissioners have an amendment (Staff Amendment
#1) on their desks. In terms of the changing of the thresholds, she would specifically look at the
amendments because Mr. Perza, who is a member of the Parks Recreation and Community
Enhancement Committee and a member of City Council, was concerned that the wording in the
ordinance as proposed could be confusing. Coming out of the First Reading, they worked to
break that out. What is proposed now is new structures of 5,000 square feet or greater would
come to the Planning Commission; currently it’s 3,000 square feet. Additions to existing
structures that constitute 15% or more of the existing floor area and are greater than 5,000
square feet in new floor area would come to the Planning Commission. Impervious cover
additions don’t change and disturbance adjacent to residential would increase from 1,500
square feet to 2,500 square feet. In terms of additions to existing structures, the example she
uses is Proctor and Gamble. They have an 800,000 square foot facility. It gives more flexibility
where the proportionality of it is so small at 3,000 square feet or 5,000 square feet they have to
come to the Planning Commission. They are referring to 1% of their floor area or less. The idea
is that it would come to the Planning Commission when it reaches a proportion of the existing
square footage that would be noticed. With any Administrative Site Plan, if there is something
that makes staff uncomfortable it can be brought before the Planning Commission; this is
already in the Ordinance. The idea is that some of these very large facilities that are doing
something minuscule in comparison to what they have there could really go through an
administrative process.
The last piece of this Text Amendment is adding some definitions of things that are currently not
in the Zoning Ordinance (ex. personal service establishments, place of public assembly,
restaurant, retail, service establishment, vocational training). They also added definitions for
transitional housing and emergency shelters which are not addressed in this ordinance but at
some point they do look to bring forward an ordinance under other circumstances that would
help to address these because emergency shelter and transitional housing are kind of absent
from the Zoning Ordinance in terms of how they are supposed to deal with them. They want to
make sure that it’s clear that those facilities are permitted and in which zones they would be
permitted in. That’s a different ordinance for a different day but since they were working on
definitions they added these definitions.
Removing the words “and outdoor sales areas” from line 33 just acknowledges that they are
working in a zone that does not allow retail so they don’t need to talk about outdoor sales areas.
Line 95: they had taken out the allowance of fuel pumps as a conditional use in the C-1A
(Limited Commercial Zone) but they thought that since they were prohibiting other motor vehicle
uses they should make it clear that fuel pumps would also be prohibited in that zone.
Amendment (item) 3 refers to C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) which is the Downtown zone
which again the idea is that fuel pumps shouldn’t be right on Loockerman Street in that C-2
(Central Commercial Zone) area. Amendment (item) 4 removed the language where it refers to
another zone and adds that language into it. There is also a correction to the definition of retail
because the definition that was in there could in theory, prohibit something like a Sam’s Club
because it says directly to the ultimate consumer or persons without a resale license and at
some of the box stores, things are resold. This was just more to clarify retail is where someone
is selling to a consumer; it’s not a wholesale facility.
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The one issue that did come up among the Planning Staff and she wasn’t able to figure out how
or if they needed to do an amendment, was the issue of parking in the C-1 (Neighborhood
Commercial Zone), C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) and C-2 (Central Commercial Zone). It
used to be that there was no parking requirement at all in the C-2 (Central Commercial Zones).
In 2007, they added 1/2 space per 300 square feet for new construction. A lot of the discussion
in the Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan talks about not requiring parking as a site by site
basis but pushing toward large public parking facilities. The idea is that they should not
necessarily require flat surface parking in their Downtown. With the C-1 (Neighborhood
Commercial Zones) and C-1A (Limited Commercial Zones), these are Neighborhood
Commercial facilities so what they are proposing at this point is taking the parking requirement
out. There is language in Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to Site Plans that
states, “In considering and acting upon Site Development Plans, the public health safety and
welfare, the comfort and convenience of the public in general and of residents in the immediate
neighborhood in particular shall be taken into consideration. Appropriate conditions and safe
guards may be prescribed as may be required that the results of approval may to the maximum
extent possible. Further, the expressed intent of this ordinance and accomplishment of the
following objectives in particular.” She thinks that the discretion is in the Zoning Ordinance for
the Planning Commission. If a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Zone) site came to the
Commission to build something new and they knew that there was a parking issue in the area, it
could be dealt with based on the language in the Code. For instance, the Grocery Basket is an
area that the residential areas could propose and go through the application process for C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial Zone). If there was a neighborhood store like that where the intent
is really to get your neighbors to walk to the corner store but there is a parking requirement it
could make it out of character with that area. The idea is by eliminating it, it could be dealt with
on a case-by-case basis. If there’s public testimony that there are concerns or if it’s in an area
where there is no on-street parking and there is no way that it would work or there is no public
parking, it could be added as a condition. From a market standpoint, any business owner is
going to want to make sure whether the parking is on their site, on the street or at a lot down the
road that people can conveniently access their stores. The idea is that it allows the discretion
but doesn’t lock them into a parking requirement that could be out of character with the
surrounding area.
Mrs. Townshend stated that Mr. Scott Kidner, Mr. Phil McGinnis and Mr. Tom Burns are here
this evening. They have worked with her along with Ms. Judy Diego, Mr. Connie Malmberg, Mr.
John Paradee, Mr. Keith Kooker and Mr. Bob MacLeish. They have all been very helpful in
helping to move this forward and have been reasonable when she has stood her ground on
things that she did not think things were necessarily an improvement of the ordinance. She has
worked on the amendments to the ordinance very vigorously with these people and she is
comfortable, not that they can anticipate all unintended consequences but she thinks that it
does set things up to be more streamlined, easier to understand and to allow the property owner
and their designer flexibility to do something that works for a site.
Colonel Welsh stated that this is something that he thinks is long overdue. It simplifies the
process, streamlines the process and makes it a whole lot easier for the business community to
get things done. He commended those who worked on this project for their work as well as the
Planning Staff for their hard work in getting this done. Hopefully, this is going to make it easier
for everybody including the Planning Commission.
Mr. Holden stated that he agreed with Colonel Welsh’s comments. He thinks that these are
good changes that are going to help our community.
Mr. Cregar questioned if the change in the square footage would cause any issues for Planning
Staff? Responding to Mr. Cregar, Mrs. Townshend stated no. Staff has brought things forward
to the Planning Commission before that they thought didn’t need to be seen by the Commission.
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Mr. Cregar further questioned if the Jolly Joe’s application from tonight would have been
handled administratively? Responding to Mr. Cregar, Mrs. Townshend stated that it could have
been. Under the proposed changes to the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Zone), the liquor
store wouldn’t be permitted but it is legal non-conforming. But yes, something like that would not
have to come to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Holt stated that it was long overdue.
Dr. Jones questioned if the Jolly Joe’s application was handled by Staff, does that mean there is
no public hearing? Responding to Dr. Jones, Mrs. Townshend stated yes, for an Administrative
Plan there is no public hearing.
Mr. Holden questioned if the application was handled administratively but the applicant is asking
for curb or fencing waivers? Responding to Mr. Holden, Mrs. Townshend stated that the waivers
would have to come to the Planning Commission. Staff has seen a few of those applications
before where otherwise they wouldn’t need to come before the Planning Commission.
Colonel Welsh opened the public hearing.
Mr. Phil McGinnis – 555 East Loockerman Street Dover DE 19901
Mr. McGinnis stated that on behalf of his colleagues present tonight and those who didn’t bother
to come out this evening he wants to thank everyone for the consideration of these changes.
Mrs. Townshend is correct, they being gentlemen they didn’t wrestle her to the floor when they
felt strongly on issues that they wanted to change. They reached amicable consensus and arm
wrestled. Certainly, they approve the changes; they want to be on the record as supporting the
changes. It isn’t much of a public hearing when there is no public here. He thinks that these
changes to these districts sort of move them towards smart growth development. It adds some
great changes; they will be the envy of the League of Local Governments with these changes.
He whole heartedly asks the Commission to support them unanimously.
Mr. Cregar stated that it seemed like Dr. Jones had some reservation earlier. He questioned if
she got answered what she needed answered? Responding to Mr. Cregar, Dr. Jones stated that
there was an answer to her questions. Take a project that is going to go into a residential facility
or very near residential.
Mrs. Townshend stated that if something is adjacent to residential that threshold is lowered to
2,500 square feet of disturbance. It could be a small building but if they are added parking and
the parking area and the building add up to 2,500 square feet that’s a pretty low threshold. If it’s
adjacent to residential, they have a lower threshold to get to Planning Commission for that
reason. One thing that it does in the C-2 (Central Commercial Zone), which is the Downtown
zone, is that personal service establishments and offices would no longer be conditional uses.
Things like Janaid’s, Bee Hive Salon, EZ Pass, Joe Petrosky’s request for offices in the
Loockerman Exchange would be allowed. The idea of that is that it’s really the form over the
function. Mr. McGinnis talked about moving towards smart growth. She doesn’t think they are
ready for a form based code where it’s more about the building representation to the street and
more on subjective standards. The idea with the form based code is that they are not as worried
about what’s happening in the buildings as long as they’re not incompatible with what the
character of the area is. They are looking at how the buildings present themselves. So whether
it’s an office behind that wall or a salon or restaurant isn’t as important as what that wall looks
like.
Colonel Welsh closed the public hearing.
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Mrs. Townshend stated that the Commission should probably do a separate motion on the
amendment (Staff Amendment #1) and then a motion on the ordinance unless they want to do
the ordinance with the amendment (Staff Amendment #1).
Colonel Welsh stated to do the amendment (Staff Amendment #1) with the ordinance because it
is all part of the package.
Mr. Cregar questioned if they were satisfied with the parking question? Responding to Mr.
Cregar, Mrs. Townshend stated that she can live with it. Again, she can’t sit here and tell the
Commission won’t at some point have an unintended consequence but she does believe that
there is flexibility in the Zoning Ordinance that they can deal with the issue.
Mr. Cregar further questioned if at some point Staff questions something could it come to the
Planning Commission for review? Responding to Mr. Cregar, Mrs. Townshend stated yes. Any
Administrative Site Plan can be referred to the Planning Commission.
Ms. Still moved to recommend approval to City Council for MI-14-10 Text Amendment:
Revisions to Commercial and Office Zones as listed in the agenda and inclusive of Staff
Amendment #1, seconded by Mr. Holt and the motion carried by roll call vote 9-0 Mr. Holden
voting yes, as per the discussion and due to the fact that these changes are going to help
streamline some processes and applications within our community. Mr. Cregar voting yes, this
provides us with a better and improved process for these business and institutional office zones.
Mr. Tolbert voting yes, this change does facilitate a user friendly approach to their work and it’s
something that was very much needed. Mr. Holt voting yes, the amendment to the Commercial
and Office Zones will help to streamline the operations for the Planning Commission. Mr.
Baldwin voting yes, based on the information provided this evening and to help streamline the
process. Dr. Jones voting yes, in concurrence with the previous comments supporting the
changes. Ms. Still voting yes, in concurrence with all the reasons cited previously. Mr. Ambruso
voting yes, based on all the comments previously stated. Colonel Welsh voting yes, for reasons
that have been previously stated and once again thanking Mrs. Townshend, Planning Staff, Mr.
McGinnis, Mr. Burns and everybody on the business side who participated in this; a win-win for
the city and for the business community.
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FINAL READING
CITY OF DOVER
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2014-08 WITH SA#1
(Staff Amendments Indicated in Yellow Highlight)
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 10 – Institutional and Office
Zone (IO) be amended by deleting it in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
1 Section 10. Institutional and office zone (IO).
2 10.1 Uses permitted. In an institutional and office zone (IO), no building or premises shall
3 be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged,
4 intended, or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the
5 following:
6 (a) Business, professional, or governmental offices.
7 (b) Banks.
8 (c) Research, design, and development laboratories.
9 (d) Public and institutional uses including hospitals, medical clinics, libraries, police
10 stations, courthouses, transit centers, schools, colleges, universities, places of
11 public assembly, philanthropic and charitable institutions, parks, playgrounds,
12 public indoor recreation centers, athletic fields.
13 (e) Public utility rights-of-way and structures necessary to serve areas within the
14 city.
15 (f) Day care centers, provided they are established in accordance with all
16 applicable state regulations pertaining to child care and provided that they are
17 established and maintained in accordance with article 5, section 14 of this
18 ordinance.
19 (g) Emergency shelters and transitional housing.
20 10.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of
21 the planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general
22 conditions set forth in article 10, section 1:
23 (a) Firearm ranges, prisons, and correctional facilities.
24 (b) Public incinerators.
25 (c) Hotels and restaurants.
26 10.3 Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory to other permitted uses
27 on a lot.
28 (a) Clinics, cafeterias, and recreational facilities.
29 (b) Motor vehicle storage and repair facilities accessory to a public or institutional
30 use.
31 (c) Restaurants that are on a campus and intended to support users of the campus.
32 10.4 Uses prohibited. The following uses are prohibited:
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33 (a) Landfills, dumps.
34 10.5 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than off-
35 street parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for
36 outdoor eating areas associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the
37 city planner.
38 10.6 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in
39 article 5, section 8.1.
40 10.7 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with
41 article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for
42 the erection or enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of
43 occupancy for any change of use.
44 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
45 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 11 – Neighborhood
46 Commercial Zone (C-1) be amended by deleting it in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the
47 following:
48 Section 11. Neighborhood commercial zone (C-1).
49 11.1 Uses permitted. In a neighborhood commercial zone (C-1), no building or premises shall
50 be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged,
51 intended, or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the
52 following:
53 (a) Retail stores.
54 (b) Personal service establishments.
55 (c) Service establishments.
56 (d) Restaurants.
57 (e) One family residences, including attached and semi-detached dwellings,
58 complying with the bulk standards of the RG-1 (General Residence) zone.
59 (f) Apartments and multi-family dwellings.
60 11.2 Uses prohibited. The following uses are prohibited:
61 (a) Fuel pumps; motor vehicle storage, sales, or repairs.
62 (b) Drive-throughs.
63 (c) Liquor stores.
64 (d) Fire arm sales
65 (e) Tobacco shops.
66 11.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than off-
67 street parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for
68 outdoor eating areas associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the
69 city planner.
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70 11.4 Floor area. The total floor area in any one establishment shall not exceed 2,500 square
71 feet.
72 11.5 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in
73 article 5, section 8.1.
74 11.6 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with
75 article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for
76 the erection or enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of
77 occupancy for any change of use.
78 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
79 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 12 – Limited Commercial Zone
80 (C-1A) be amended by deleting it in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
81 Section 12. Limited commercial zone (C-1A)
82 12.1 Uses permitted. In a limited commercial zone (C-1A), no building or premises shall be
83 used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended,
84 or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
85 (a) Retail stores.
86 (b) Personal service establishments.
87 (c) Service establishments.
88 (d) Restaurants.
89 (e) Business, professional, and governmental offices.
90 (f) One family residences, including attached and semi-detached dwellings,
91 complying with the bulk standards of the RG-1 (General Residence) zone.
92 (g) Apartments and multi-family dwellings.
93 12.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the
94 planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general
95 conditions set forth in article 10, section 1:
96 (a) Drive-throughs accessory to a permitted use.
97 12.3 Uses prohibited. The following uses are prohibited:
98 (a) Fuel pumps and Motor vehicle storage, sales, or repairs.
99 12.4 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than off-
100 street parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for
101 outdoor eating areas associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the
102 city planner.
103 12.5 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in
104 article 5, section 8.1.
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105 12.6 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with
106 article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for
107 the erection or enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of
108 occupancy for any change of use.
109 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
110 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 13 – Central Commercial Zone
111 (C-2) be amended by deleting it in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
112 Section 13. Central commercial zone (C-2).
113 13.1 Uses permitted. In a central commercial zone (C-2), no building or premises shall be
114 used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended,
115 or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
116 (a) Retail stores.
117 (b) Restaurants.
118 (c) Hotels, including bed and breakfast inns.
119 (d) Art galleries and studios.
120 (e) Service establishments.
121 (f) Personal service establishments.
122 (g) Business, professional, and government offices.
123 (h) Apartments and multi-family dwellings, provided that no dwelling units shall
124 be permitted in the first floor on the street frontage of Loockerman Street.
125 13.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the
126 planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general
127 conditions set forth in article 10, section 1:
128 (a) Parking lots and parking structures as a principal use.
129 (b) Places of public assembly.
130 (c) Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning, or any other
131 processing of products where goods so produced or processed are to be sold at
132 retail exclusively on the premises, provided that:
133 (1) An area fully concealed from any street and equal to not more than 20
134 percent of the area devoted to retail sales shall be so used;
135 (2) Electrical power not to exceed a total of five rated horsepower, and steam
136 pressure not in excess of 60 pounds of pressure per square inch shall be used
137 exclusively;
138 (3) Not more than four (4) employees are engaged in such production or
139 processing.
140 13.3 Uses prohibited. The following uses are prohibited:
141 (a) Fuel pumps and motor vehicle storage, sales, or repairs.
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142 13.34 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than off-
143 street parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for
144 outdoor eating areas associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the
145 city planner.
146 13.45 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in
147 article 5, section 8.1.
148 13.56 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with
149 article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for
150 the erection or enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of
151 occupancy for any change of use.
152 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
153 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 14 – Limited Central
154 Commercial Zone (C-2A) be amended by deleting it in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the
155 following:
156 Section 14. Limited central commercial zone (C-2A).
157 14.1 Uses permitted. In a limited central commercial zone (C-2A), no building or premises
158 shall be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged,
159 intended, or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the
160 following:
161 (a) Retail stores.
162 (b) Business, professional or governmental offices.
163 (c) Personal service establishments.
164 (d) Restaurants.
165 (e) Service establishments.
166 (f) Hotels.
167 (g) Places of public assembly.
168 (h) Drive-throughs.
169 (i) One (1) family residences, including attached and semi-detached dwellings,
170 complying with the bulk standards of the RG-1 (General Residence) zone.
171 (j) Apartments and multi-family dwellings.
172 14.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the
173 planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general
174 conditions set forth in article 10, section 1:
175 (a) Parking lots and parking structures as a principal use on suitably landscaped lots.
176 (b) Fuel pumps accessory to a permitted use.
177 14.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than off-
178 street parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for
179 outdoor eating areas associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the
180 city planner.
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181 14.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in
182 article 5, section 8.1.
183 14.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with
184 article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for
185 the erection or enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of
186 occupancy for any change of use.
187 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
188 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 15 – Service Commercial Zone
189 (C-3) be amended by deleting it in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
190 Section 15. Service commercial zone (C-3).
191 15.1 Uses permitted. In a service commercial zone (C-3), no building or premises shall be
192 used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended,
193 or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
194 (a) Service establishments.
195 (b) Personal service establishments.
196 (c) Business, professional or governmental offices.
197 (d) Retail uses accessory to a permitted use.
198 (e) Drive-throughs accessory to a permitted use.
199 (f) Wholesale, storage, and warehousing establishments.
200 (g) Indoor recreation and amusement establishments.
201 (h) Motor vehicle, boat, or farm equipment sales or service, subject to the following
202 regulations:
203 (1) The minimum lot size for such establishments shall be 20,000 square feet,
204 and the minimum street frontage shall be 150 feet.
205 (2) Entrance and exit driveways shall have an unrestricted width of not less than
206 16 feet, shall be located not nearer than ten feet from any property line and
207 shall be so laid out as to avoid the necessity of any vehicle leaving the
208 property to back out across any public right-of-way or portion thereof.
209 (3) Vehicle lifts or pits, dismantled and disabled automobiles and all parts or
210 supplies shall be located within a building enclosed on all sides.
211 (4) All service or repair of motor vehicles, other than such minor servicing as
212 change of tires or sale of gasoline or oil, shall be conducted in a building
213 fully enclosed on all sides. This requirement shall not be construed to mean
214 that the doors to any repair shop must be kept closed at all times.
215 (5) The storage of gasoline or flammable oils in bulk shall be located fully
216 underground in accordance with applicable provisions of the National Fire
217 Protection Association Code.
218 (6) No fuel pumps shall be located nearer than 15 feet to any street line.
219 (7) Fuel pumps shall not be permitted closer than 100 feet from a property line
220 of any school, day care, church, hospital, nursing home, or place of public
221 assembly designed for the simultaneous use and occupancy by more than 100
222 persons.
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223 (i) Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning or any other
224 processing of products for sale on or off the premises, provided that not more than
225 25 persons shall be engaged in such activity; and provided further, that any such
226 use shall be subject to the performance standards procedure as set forth in article 5,
227 section 8.
228 (j) Mini-storage facilities, subject to the following regulations:
229 (1) No unit shall be placed within 30 feet of a residential property line.
230 (2) No outside storage, except for recreational vehicles, boats, or personal
231 automobiles when parked in specifically approved locations. Parking for
232 these vehicles shall not count toward the required parking set forth in
233 subsection (e) below.
234 (3) No individual unit may be used for retail, garage sale or any other
235 commercial activities.
236 (4) No storage of flammable, explosive, corrosive or other hazardous products
237 may occur in the individual unit.
238 (5) Parking must be provided at a ratio of one (1) space for each 25 rental units,
239 plus a minimum of three (3) spaces for an office outside of the enclosure.
240 15.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the
241 planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general
242 conditions set forth in article 10, section 1:
243 (a) Crematory, subject to the following requirements:
244 (1) The building lot line upon which a crematory is to be established shall be
245 located at least 100 feet from any residential zone.
246 (2) Where adjacent to residential zones, all landscape buffers shall be required.
247 The buffer shall consist of a landscape screen no less than six and one half
248 (6½) feet high. All landscaping shall be properly maintained throughout the
249 life of the use on lot.
250 (3) Loading operations shall be conducted within a completely enclosed
251 building. Location of loading doors shall be at the side or rear of the building.
252 (4) The crematory shall comply with the Delaware Incinerator Regulations. A
253 copy of the approved air pollution permit issued by the State of Delaware
254 Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall
255 accompany the application for a certificate of occupancy.
256 15.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than off-
257 street parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for
258 outdoor eating areas associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the
259 city planner.
260 15.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in
261 article 5, section 8.1.
262 15.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with
263 article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for
264 the erection or enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of
265 occupancy for any change of use.
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266 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
267 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 16 – Highway Commercial
268 Zone (C-4) be amended by deleting it in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
269 Section 16. Highway commercial zone (C-4).
270 16.1 Uses permitted. In a highway commercial zone (C-4), no building or premises shall be
271 used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended,
272 or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
273 (a) Retail stores.
274 (b) Business, professional or governmental offices.
275 (c) Restaurants.
276 (d) Personal service establishments.
277 (e) Service establishments.
278 (f) Hotels and motels.
279 (g) Places of public assembly.
280 (h) Bus terminal.
281 (i) Wholesale, storage, warehousing, and distribution establishments.
282 (j) Indoor or outdoor recreation and amusement establishments.
283 (k) Hospitals and medical centers.
284 (l) Drive-throughs.
285 (m) Motor vehicle, boat, or farm equipment sales or service:
286 (1) The minimum lot size for such establishments shall be 20,000 square feet,
287 and the minimum street frontage shall be 150 feet.
288 (2) Entrance and exit driveways shall have an unrestricted width of not less than
289 16 feet, shall be located not nearer than ten feet from any property line and
290 shall be so laid out as to avoid the necessity of any vehicle leaving the
291 property to back out across any public right-of-way or portion thereof.
292 (3) Vehicle lifts or pits, dismantled and disabled automobiles, and all parts or
293 supplies shall be located within a building enclosed on all sides.
294 (4) All service or repair of motor vehicles, other than such minor servicing as
295 change of tires or sale of gasoline or oil, shall be conducted in a building
296 fully enclosed on all sides. This requirement shall not be construed to mean
297 that the doors to any repair shop must be kept closed at all times.
298 (5) The storage of gasoline or flammable oils in bulk shall be located fully
299 underground in accordance with applicable provisions of the National Fire
300 Protection Association Code.
301 (6) No fuel pumps shall be located nearer than 15 feet to any street line.
302 (7) Fuel pumps shall not be permitted closer than 100 feet from a property line
303 of any school, day care, church, hospital, nursing home, or place of public
304 assembly designed for the simultaneous use and occupancy by more than 100
305 persons.
306 (n) Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning, or any other
307 processing of products for sale on or off the premises, provided that not more than
308 25 persons shall be engaged in such activity; and provided further, that any such
309 use shall be subject to the performance standards procedure as set forth in article 5,
310 section 8.
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311 (o) Mini-storage facilities, subject to the following regulations:
312 (1) No unit shall be placed within 30 feet of a residential property line.
313 (2) No outside storage, except for recreational vehicles, boats, or personal
314 automobiles when completely parked in specifically approved locations.
315 Parking for these vehicles shall not count toward the required parking set
316 forth in subsection (e) below.
317 (3) No individual unit may be used for retail, garage sale, or any other
318 commercial activities.
319 (4) No storage of flammable, explosive, corrosive, or other hazardous products
320 may occur in the individual unit.
321 (5) Parking must be provided at a ratio of one (1) space for each 25 rental units,
322 plus a minimum of three (3) spaces for an office
323 (p) Adult entertainment establishments, subject to the provisions stated in article 5,
324 section 13.
325 16.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the
326 planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general
327 conditions set forth in article 10, section 1:
328 (a) Apartments and multi-family dwellings.
329 (b) Crematory, subject to the following requirements:
330 (1) The building lot line upon which a crematory is to be established shall be
331 located at least 100 feet from any residential zone.
332 (2) Where adjacent to residential zones, all landscape buffers shall be required.
333 The buffer shall consist of a landscape screen no less than six and one half
334 (6½) feet high. All landscaping shall be properly maintained throughout the
335 life of the use on lot.
336 (3) Loading operations shall be conducted within a completely enclosed
337 building. Location of loading doors shall be at the side or rear of the building.
338 (4) The crematory shall comply with the Delaware Incinerator Regulations. A
339 copy of the approved air pollution permit issued by the State of Delaware
340 Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall
341 accompany the application for a certificate of occupancy.
342 16.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than off-
343 street parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for
344 outdoor eating areas associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the
345 city planner.
346 16.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in
347 article 5, section 8.1.
348 16.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with
349 article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for
350 the erection or enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of
351 occupancy for any change of use.
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352 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
353 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 26 – Commercial/Professional
354 Office Development District be amended by deleting it in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof
355 the following:
356 Section 26. Commercial and professional office zone (C-PO).
357 26.1 Uses permitted. In a commercial and professional office zone (C-PO), no building or
358 premises shall be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is
359 arranged, intended, or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except
360 the following:
361 (a) Business, professional or governmental offices.
362 (b) Banks.
363 (c) Medical laboratories.
364 (d) Drive-in facilities accessory to any permitted use.
365
366 26.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the
367 planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general
368 conditions set forth in article 10, section 1:
369 (a) Conditional uses accessory to permitted uses on the same lot:
370 (1) Cafeteria.
371 (2) Restaurant.
372 (3) Barbershop/beauty shop.
373 (4) Copy center.
374 (5) Office supply.
375 (6) Retail store.
376 (7) Newsstand.
377 (8) Spa and health club.
378 (9) Associated laboratories (other than those affiliated with permitted medical
379 uses).
380 (b) Residential uses as follows:
381 (1) Apartments and multifamily residences, provided at least two off-street
382 parking spaces shall be provided in the area for each unit.
383 (2) One (1) family residences subject to the requirements of the RG-1 (General
384 Residence) zone.
385 26.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than off-
386 street parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for
387 outdoor eating areas associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the
388 city planner.
389 26.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in
390 article 5, section 8.1.
391 26.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with
392 article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for
393 the erection or enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of
394 occupancy for any change of use.
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395 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
396 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 4 – Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, Sections 4.14 and
397 4.15 be amended by deleting the text shown in red bold strikethrough and inserting the text shown
398 in blue bold italics as follows:
399 Section 4.14. [C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-2A zones.]
400 Bulk and parking regulations for neighborhood commercial (C-1), limited commercial (C-1A),
401 central commercial (C-2), and limited commercial (C-2A) zones are as follows:
C-1 C-1A C-2 C-2A
402 Minimum required:
Lot area (sq. ft.) 2,500
Lot width (ft.) 35 100 25 0 50
Lot depth (ft.) 100 75 70 100
Front yard (ft.) 25 25 0 15
Side yard (ft.) None required, but 15 None Same as C-1 None Same as C-1
10 5 feet min. if required, but required, but 5 feet min. if None required,
provided 5 feet min. if provided but 5 feet min. if
provided provided
Rear yard (ft.) 20 15 15 20 above ground floor. At Same as C-2 20
ground floor, 5 ft. required above ground
floor. At ground
floor, 5 ft.
required.
Side or rear yards which adjoin a 25 15 2515 25 15 25
residential zone (ft.)
Off-street parking
Per 300 sq. ft. floor area or 2 1½ ½ for new construction 1
Per employee (whichever is 0 1 0 1
greater)
403 Maximum permitted:
Building height
Stories 2 2 6 6
Feet 30 30 60 75 60 75
Floor area ratio 0.5 1.0 0.35 1.5 4.0 4.0
404 Section 4.15. [C-3, C-4, R-C, IO zones.]
405 Bulk and parking regulations for service commercial (C-3), highway commercial (C-4), recreation
406 and commercial (RC), and institutional and office (IO), and commercial and professional office
407 (C-PO) zones are as follows:
C-3 C-4 RC IO C-PO
408 Minimum required:
Lot area 5 acres 10,000 sq. 5,000 sq. ft.
ft.
Lot width (ft.) 100 150 per 250 50 100 50
building
Lot depth (ft.) 100 150 400 100 100
Front yard (ft.) 25 20 30 20 30 20 10 10
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Side yard (ft.) 20 15 25 15 50 10 5
Rear yard (ft.) 10 10 or equal 50 15 or equal 15
to bldg. to bldg.
height height
Side or rear yards which adjoin a residence 30 30 100 30 25
zone (ft.)
Off-street parking
Per 300 sq. ft. floor area or 1 1½ 1 1 1
Per employee (whichever is greater) 1 1 1
409 Maximum permitted:
Building height
Stories 26 46 10 10 3
Feet 30 75 45 75 130 130 150 45
Floor area ratio 0.5 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 6.0 2.0
Lot coverage 0.5 2.0 4.0 4.0
Lot coverage 85% 75%
410 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
411 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 10 – Planning Commission, Section 2 - Site Development Plan
412 Approval, be amended by deleting the text shown in red bold strikethrough and inserting the text
413 shown in blue bold italics as follows:
414 Section 2. - Site development plan approval.
415 2.1 Required. Site development plan approval shall be required for the erection or
416 enlargement of all structures and the establishment of any use for which site
417 development plan approval is required by this ordinance. Site development plan shall be
418 required according to the following criteria:
419 2.11 Planning commission site plan review. Site development plans shall be subject to
420 review and approval by the planning commission if they meet the following thresholds:
421 (a) New structures. Site plans for new structures and building additions of 35,000
422 square feet or greater in floor area; or
423 (b) Additions to existing structures. Site plans for additions to existing structures
424 that (1) constitute 15 percent or more of the existing floor area, and (2) new
425 floor area is greater than 5,000 square feet; or
426 (Bc) Impervious surface additions. Site plans with a total of 5,000 square feet or
427 greater of new or added impervious surface, including new structures or building
428 additions; or
429 (Cd) Adjacent to residential. Nonresidential site plans with site disturbance greater
430 than 12,500 square feet and adjacent to residential uses or residential zones.
431 2.12 Site development master plan. Site development master plans shall be subject to review
432 and approval by the planning commission in accordance with subsection 2.44.
433
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434 2.13 Zoning review. For site development plans involving construction of a single-family
435 detached, single-family attached, or single-family semidetached dwelling; an accessory
436 structure; or a nonresidential change of use for which no building addition or increase
437 in impervious cover is proposed, the city planner or his designee may approve the site
438 development plan in conjunction with building permit review.
439 2.14 Administrative site plan. All site development plans that do not meet the thresholds for
440 zoning review in accordance with subsection 2.13 or planning commission site plan
441 review in accordance with subsection 2.11 shall be reviewed as administrative site
442 development plans.
443 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
444 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 12 – Definitions be amended by adding the following definitions
445 in the appropriate alphabetical order:
446 Apartment: A dwelling unit, within a building with other uses and/or dwelling units, that is
447 intended for use as a residence by an individual or a single family.
448 Dwelling, multi-family: (see “dwelling, multiple” - A building, or portion thereof, containing more
449 than two dwelling units)
450 Emergency shelter: A facility providing temporary housing to homeless or transient persons in
451 a dormitory style setting; such facility may also provide or facilitate other social services including
452 counseling and vocational training.
453 Personal Service Establishment: Establishments primarily engaged in providing individual
454 services generally related to personal needs, such as a hair salon.
455 Place of Public Assembly: Establishments where the principal use is for the gathering of persons
456 for activities such as civic, social, or religious functions, including but not limited to night clubs,
457 theaters, civic halls, and places of worship.
458 Retail: The selling of goods, wares, or merchandise directly to the ultimate consumer or persons
459 without a resale license.
460 Restaurant: An establishment in which the principal use is preparation and sale of food and
461 beverages.
462 Service Establishment: Any establishment whose primary activity is the provision of assistance,
463 as opposed to products, to individuals, business, industry, government, and other enterprises.
464 Transitional housing: A residential facility developed in a one-family dwelling unit that is
465 established to provide transition from homelessness to permanent housing, and generally integrated
466 with other social services and counseling programs to assist in the transition to self-sufficiency
467 through acquisition of stable income and permanent housing.
468 Vocational Training: A specialized instructional establishment that provides on-site training of
469 business, commercial, and/or trade skills. Incidental instructional services in conjunction with
470 another primary use shall not be considered vocational training.
471 ADOPTED: *
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474 Actions History
475 July 14, 2014 - Public Hearing/Final Reading Scheduled at Council
476 May 27, 2014 - First Reading at Council
477 May 12, 2014 - Considered by Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
478 April 14, 2014 - Deferred by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
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SPECIAL DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
A Special Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) meeting was held on May 13, 2014 at
5:35 p.m. with Chairman Wilson presiding. Members present were Mr. McGiffin (arrived at 5:48 p.m.),
Mrs. Sadusky, Ms. Smith, Ms. Stewart (arrived at 6:14), Mr. Roach, and Mr. Ruane. Ms. Hicks and
Mr. Henderson were absent.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Roach moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mrs. Sadusky and
unanimously carried.
Presentation - DHRC and City of Dover Police Department Interaction (Police Chief Bernat)
City of Dover Police Chief Paul Bernat advised members that the Dover Police Department was
involved in many facets of the Dover community. He stated that the Department was active in 49
homeowner associations/neighborhood watch groups and could provide neighborhood crime
statistics and crime prevention tips to these groups. He noted that the Department had become
increasingly involved in social media by issuing news releases, participating in Facebook and
Twitter, and maintaining its own website (www.doverpolice.org), and was in the process of
implementing a new phone application that would push out news feeds and allow the Department
to receive anonymous tips through text messaging. Chief Bernat explained that the Police
Department offers personal and workplace safety talks, as well as bicycle safety programs for five
(5) to 12-year-olds. Officers visit day care centers, preschools, and elementary schools, interacting
with children through their “Meet a Police Officer” Program, and also attend block parties. They
provide drug awareness and education through the Gang Resistance Education and Training
(GREAT) program for fifth graders at William Henry Middle School. He stated that the Police
Department has a very successful Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program (CHMHP), which brings
together property managers, residents, and police officers with the goal of promoting crime-free
housing, and this program had resulted in a 90% decrease in calls for service in one (1) City
neighborhood when first implemented. Chief Bernat explained that the Police Department’s Sex
Offender Management Unit was very active, managing more than 200 sex offenders within the City
and conducting quarterly, semi-annual, and annual checks of offenders at various tier levels. In
coordination with the Modern Maturity Center, the Department also participates in an “Are You
Okay” program to check on homebound residents who do not respond to pre-programmed phone
calls.
Chief Bernat explained that the functions he had described were predominantly performed by the
Department’s Community Policing Unit; however, as the recently appointed Chief of Police, it was
his goal to expand this focus and to make the entire Dover Police Department a Community Police
Department. He noted the importance of building rapport within the community through the
development of trust and understanding, and by proving the Department’s ability to help. He
expressed his opinion that if the Police Department adopted the philosophy of community policing,
which promotes community, government, and police partnerships; proactive problem solving; and
community engagement to address crime and community issues, the City of Dover would be a better
place. Chief Bernat stated that a good community policing officer is a good manager, relates well
with the public, and is a good problem solver. He stated that every police officer should have these
characteristics and that he intended for all Dover officers to be trained in this regard. Noting the
diversity of the City’s population, he stated that the Police Department could benefit from diversity
training.
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Chief Bernat informed members that he was promoted to the position of Chief of Police on
April 4, 2014, and that during the month of April 2014, police detectives handled a total of 191 cases
and cleared 185, resulting in a clearance rate of 96.9%. Seven (7) burglaries were investigated and
four (4) were cleared, which represented a 57% clearance rate. Five (5) robberies were investigated
and all were cleared. He emphasized that the City’s police force was extremely busy and working
hard to make Dover a safer place to live and visit. He noted that a police force of 93 officers was
currently authorized and 92 were serving. He stated that a Police Academy was scheduled for
September 2014 and it was hoped that the open position would be filled at that time.
Responding to Ms. Smith regarding the current perceptions of the community regarding the Dover
Police Department, Chief Bernat advised members that within the past six (6) months there had been
allegations of police brutality from the community. He indicated that while serving as Deputy Chief,
all use of force reports came across his desk, and if he felt there were “issues,” he would launch a
formal investigation or seek video of the incident. Chief Bernat explained that checks and balances
are in place and when an officer uses force, a use of force report is required. The report is checked
by a sergeant, reviewed by a lieutenant and captain, and finally approved by a major. In regard to
the particular allegations of brutality that were brought forward, he indicated that video related to
one (1) incident revealed that the allegation was not supported; however, in another case, something
did occur and action was taken.
In response to Ms. Smith’s inquiry with respect to the Chief’s vision regarding how the gap between
the police and the community could be bridged, Chief Bernat stated his intention to be accessible and
hear from the citizens, noting that having community support would empower the Police Department
and vice versa. He indicated that he had met with many community members who had expressed
their support. Noting that Deputy Chief Marvin Mailey was currently attending a meeting in
downtown Dover, Chief Bernat stated that it was his intention to meet with business people in that
area. He planned to stress to police offers that they should introduce themselves to others when
walking through communities and let people know how to contact them. It was his hope that officers
would act in a manner similar to the Chief of Police during their 12-hour tours, becoming familiar
with their assigned areas and using crime mapping and the Regional Analysis and Information
Sharing (RAIDS) Online tool. He stated that having an analyst in the Department would be helpful;
however, this was not in the Department’s budget. He advised members that he would be devoting
the next three (3) years to accomplishing his goals.
Mr. Roach stated that he had spoken with some individuals who felt that there was a disconnect
between patrol officers and the community. He stressed the importance of not regarding those who
reach out to shake a police officer’s hand as criminals, noting that officers would need the
community’s support in order to protect and serve them. He stated his appreciation of the previous
Drug Awareness and Resistance Education (DARE) program, which allowed officers to be known
by children in the community. He inquired what Chief Bernat would do to change the negative
connotations that many young children have of police officers.
Responding, Chief Bernat stated that he had recently spoken to members of the public who expressed
appreciation for the former Police Athletic League (PAL) football program; however, federal funding
for this program had “dried up.” He indicated that he had recently received information that $72,000
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in federal competitive grant opportunity funding was available through Project Safe Neighborhood
(PSN). He spoke with Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community
Development, regarding this grant and his lieutenant called Delaware State University to see if their
facilities could be used in this regard. It was their hope that, by partnering together, activities such
as flag football, basketball, etc., could be offered. Chief Bernat noted that other ideas had also been
discussed, such as taking underprivileged kids to baseball/basketball games to build trust.
Noting that hate crimes are one (1) of the concerns that are sometimes addressed by human relations
commissions, Mr. Ruane inquired if hate crimes presented a challenge in Dover. Responding,
Chief Bernat stated that hate crimes were not on the forefront of problems in the community and that
the only related issue that he recalled was a “nasty flyer” that had been distributed approximately two
(2) years prior, and the Police Department was unable to find who had issued it. He was unable to
recall a “true, horrible” hate crime.
Mr. Ruane requested that the members of the DHRC be provided the list of 49 homeowners
associations that Chief Bernat had referenced previously and suggested that this list be compared
with information maintained by the City Clerk’s Office regarding homeowners associations.
Responding, Chief Bernat stated that the Community Policing Unit prepares a quarterly report which
includes a list of all associations, community concerns and what has been done to combat the
problems, and he would be happy to share this information with members.
In response to Mr. Ruane regarding the effectiveness of neighborhood watch programs, Chief Bernat
stated that these groups empower neighbors by explaining what to look for, helping to set up phone
trees and email chains, and holding regular meetings. He mentioned that the Police Department’s
social media staff member was very active with these associations and helps them to establish their
own blogs for communication.
Mr. Roach stated that several people had indicated to him that there was an alleged hanging/suicide
at Silver Lake one (1) or two (2) years ago and the City had not communicated with them
regarding the resolution or outcome of this matter. Responding, Chief Bernat stated that former
Police Chief James Hosfelt was very involved with this matter and that he had met with community
leaders regarding the incident, who were completely satisfied with the outcome.
Mr. Wilson expressed appreciation to Chief Bernat for the information provided.
Scheduling of DHRC Workshop
Mr. Ruane advised members that Mr. Wilson had requested him to facilitate a strategic planning
workshop for commissioners to establish specific objectives and ways of implementing goals,
determine time frames, and develop ways to measure results. The purpose of the workshop would
be to ensure that all members are “on the same page” by developing a mission statement and a vision
of where the commissioners see the DHRC going. Mr. Ruane indicated that he hoped to send a
related outline for members to review.
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By unanimous consent, members scheduled the workshop for Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Discussion - City Council and DHRC District Orientation Meetings
Mr. Wilson encouraged members to meet with their corresponding City Council district
representatives to share information and possibly alleviate problems. He requested members to
obtain contact information for their respective City Council representatives from the City Clerk’s
Office, schedule meetings, and email him to let him know that such meetings had taken place.
Discussion - Member ID Cards
Mr. Wilson advised members that it was very important that they obtain and present their DHRC
identification when working in the community. He suggested that members be provided a few
business cards and asked the City Clerk’s Office for assistance in this regard.
Update by Chairman Wilson - City Manager Department Head Meeting of April 29, 2014
Mr. Wilson stated that he attended the City Manager Department Head meeting on April 29, 2014,
since he felt that it was important that the DHRC establish a relationship with City departments and
get to know the people who run the City and what they do. He advised department heads that the
DHRC was seeking their input to be included in their strategic plan and requested them to inform
the DHRC how they could help to alleviate staff’s concerns. Mr. Wilson stated that the Public
Works Department had indicated that the DHRC could do a lot of work for them. Mr. Wilson
reminded members that everything that the DHRC does should be positive.
Responding to Ms. Smith regarding input received from department heads, Mr. Wilson explained
that the purpose of his attending the meeting was to introduce himself and the DHRC to staff and
request their input. He indicated that he was now awaiting their responses.
Discussion of Future Quarterly Meeting Dates
Mr. Wilson reminded members that future meetings had been scheduled for July 22, 2014;
October 28, 2014; and January 27, 2015. He expressed his hope that the DHRC Strategic Plan
would be in place by July 22, 2014.
Commission Members’ Announcements
Mr. Roach suggested that it would be helpful to obtain information regarding some of the complaints
previously received by the DHRC, noting that this would be helpful in developing goals for the
future. Responding, Mr. Wilson stated that previous meeting minutes would reveal these actions and
were available on the City’s website.
Mr. Ruane stated his recollection that the DHRC had previously completed a survey with the
assistance of a former member associated with Delaware State University. Responding,
Mrs. McDowell stated that she was not aware of such a survey but that the City Clerk’s Office could
research this further. (City Clerk’s Office Note: DHRC meeting minutes reveal that the DHRC
conducted a survey between 2003 and 2004, the results of which were briefly discussed during the
DHRC meeting of September 22, 2004; however, official results of the survey were not provided to
the City Clerk’s Office.)
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In response to Mr. Ruane regarding the relationship between the State Human Relations Commission
(SHRC) and the DHRC, and whether the SHRC would provide members with information on
matters in Dover that the State might be involved in, Mr. Wilson stated he had attended a SHRC
meeting during the previous week, was in communication with the Chair and Director of the SHRC,
and had another meeting scheduled to meet with them. They were pleased and excited about the
newly organized DHRC and would be working with the Dover Commission. Mr. Wilson stated that
he hoped that there would be a good connection between the SHRC and the DHRC and that they
would consult regarding the development of a complaint form. He indicated that he would like to
see the SHRC participate in the upcoming workshop in case there were questions at the State level.
It was his understanding that the DHRC was the only municipal human relations commission in the
State of Delaware.
Mr. McGiffin moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. McGiffin and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Cecil C. Wilson
Chairman
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SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Meeting was held on June 23, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
with Chairman Hutchison presiding. Members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Perza (arrived at 4:12 p.m.
and departed at 4:22 p.m.), and Mr. Keller.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Dixon moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Keller and
unanimously carried.
Concerns Related to Permit Parking in Front of Wesley Pre-School and Education Building
During the Committee meeting of May 12, 2014, members considered concerns of the tenants of the
Wesley Church Education Building and the Wesley Pre-School regarding the allocation of permit
parking in the “A-Street Lot”, which was previously free two (2) hour parking. After much
discussion, the Committee remanded the matter back to staff to meet with Wesley Church to
consider the needs and assessments that need to be factored in regarding the Church, its school, and
its mission and that staff be authorized to proceed with intermediate permit spot adjustments.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed a map
of the Public Parking Plan - A-Street Lot (Attachment #1), explaining that the lot consists of
20 parking spaces: 13 designated for permit parking, six (6) for two (2) hour free parking, and one
(1) for handicapped parking; and four (4) additional two (2) hour free parallel spots on the
Loockerman Street side of the median. She reminded members that the original plan was to
designate 13 parallel parking spaces on Loockerman Street between State and Federal Streets as
permit parking, noting that there were on-street parking spaces further west on Loockerman Street
adjacent to the building owned by Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicz, and Taylor, P.A. and that five
(5) to eight (8) of the permit spaces could be shifted to that area. However, she stated that Barros,
McNamara, Malkiewicz, and Taylor were not in favor of such a plan, explaining that their parking
permit area had changed several times during the past few years. Originally, it was located in the
parking lot where the new Dover Public Library is now situated, then moved to the North Street
Parking Lot, then to Bradford Street, and then to their current location in front of the Wesley
Education Building. It was her sense that the law firm was also concerned that no one had included
them in the discussions of parking changes.
Mrs. Townshend stated that she had met with Mr. Dave Casto, Chair of Trustees, Wesley United
Methodist Church (UMC), and discussed the possibility of adding three (3) more permit parking
spaces to be located on Loockerman Street, on the southeast corner of State and Loockerman Streets,
and to allow Wesley UMC to have three (3) additional permits, which would result in a total of 16
permit parking spaces, all to be considered A-Street Lot permits. She stated that she had attempted
to contact Mr. Malkiewicz’s office regarding this possibility but was unsuccessful; however, she
assured members that she would be meeting with them later in the week.
Mrs. Townshend explained that the allocation of these parking areas would be “a temporary fix”
through the end of the calendar year and recommended that the City request that the Downtown
Dover Partnership (DDP) find additional parking spaces to add to the inventory by expanding or
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leasing parking lots. She stated that the City could then absorb the permit parking spaces back into
the main inventory and allow the A-Street Lot to become public, on-street parking, as it had been
in the past.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Townshend stated that Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicez, and
Taylor, P.A. had 13 parking permits and, after talking with Mr. Casto, she felt that the three (3)
parking permits would be sufficient for the Church.
Mr. Mike Malkiewicz, Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicz, and Taylor, P.A., 2 W. Loockerman Street,
indicated that his paralegal had always handled parking permits for the law firm and he was aware
that the City had contacted the firm last week; however, he had not discussed that conversation with
his paralegal. He stated that several changes had been made to their permit parking over the last few
years and it was their understanding that the last designation was to be permanent, which was relayed
to the employees of the firm. Mr. Malkiewicz advised members that there were safety issues
involved, explaining that several employees work late in the evening, after dark, and that the street
lights were not in operation for a period of time. He requested that the City make no changes to the
current parking permits provided for his law firm, noting that the current location was convenient
and provided safety, and asked that Wesley Church’s needs also be accommodated. Mr. Malkiewicz
noted that he had observed that there were several available parking spots on the southeast corner
of State and Loockerman Streets that are vacant during the day.
Mr. Casto reminded members that several programs operate out of Wesley Church’s Education
Building, including the Capital School District’s Student Transition to Adult Readiness (STAR)
program, The Arc of Delaware program, a clothing closet, Wesley Preschool, etc. He stated that
three (3) permit parking spaces would help temporarily until the matter could be resolved,
particularly since there will be another program from the Church’s District Office moving into the
Education Building. He noted that the church had lost 13 spots that they previously had access to.
In response to Mr. Hutchison regarding the possibility of resolving the problem at this time rather
than having to make another change in January, Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, explained the need
to react to changing parking conditions downtown. He did not feel confident that the City could
provide a solution at this time that would guarantee that changes would not have to be made on
January 1st, unless all involved were pleased with the temporary solution, in which case City Council
could request that no further changes be made. Mr. Koenig stated that any additional parking lots
or leased parking was likely to be developed west of State Street, since that is where private lots are
located that might be available. He explained that staff’s proposal was always meant to be temporary
and that staff had been working on a reasonable solution; however, he did not feel that all businesses
would be able to park exactly where they hoped. Mr. Koenig stated that the building of a central
garage was being considered by the DDP. He indicated that staff would continue to move forward
with the anticipation that the parking proposal would be a temporary solution, unless, once school
begins in September, the businesses affected were to approach the City and indicate that their
parking situation and concerns had been resolved.
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Mrs. Townshend reminded members that the problem originated in December 2013 when permit
sales began for 2014 and it was determined that there were not enough spaces available to renew all
the permits. Staff had to act relatively quickly to accommodate long-term permit holders and did
not have time to consider leasing other areas.
Mr. Dixon moved to recommend that staff be authorized to add three (3) additional permit
parking spaces on East Loockerman Street and to provide three (3) parking permits to Wesley
Church, with parking in this area to be re-evaluated in October and, in the meantime, to work
with the DDP to expand the parking inventory. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keller and
carried by a vote of three (3) yes (Hutchison, Dixon, and Keller) and one (1) no (Perza).
Request for Waiver of Public Street Frontage Requirement - Appendix A - Subdivisions,
Article VI - Subdivision - General Requirements and Design Standards, Section E - Lots
(Dover Mall)
During the Committee meeting of May 27, 2014, members considered a request of Simon Property
Group, owner of the Dover Mall, L.P. at 1365 North DuPont Highway, for a waiver of the public
street frontage requirement. The owner proposed to create three (3) parcels of land from the existing
149.3225+/- acre parcel of the Dover Mall. The property is zoned SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center
Zone), and a portion is subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Tier 3 –
Excellent Recharge Area and is located on the east side of North DuPont Highway and south of but
not adjacent to Rustic Lane. Members were advised that the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the requested waiver, subject to inclusion of the necessary easements listed in the
Development Advisory Committee Report. The Committee noted that the applicant was not present,
and deferred action on the request until the applicant could be present to answer questions.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, stated that, as
proposed, Lots 1 and 2 would not have frontage on a public street; therefore, in order to create lots,
without frontage on a public street, which is required by the Zoning Ordinance, a waiver by City
Council would be required in accordance with Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision -
General Requirements and Design Standards, Section E - Lots.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Townshend stated that Lot 1 would consist of 53.1704 acres and
Lot 2 would consist of 30.7046 acres, and that both lots were owned by the Dover Mall.
Mr. John Paradee, Prickett, Jones, & Elliott, emphasized for the record that the owners were not
proposing any residential use as part of this project.
Mr. Gregg Moore, Becker Morgan Group, explained that the plan was to create the two (2) lots to
allow consideration of development options. The current proposal was to develop approximately
289,000 sq. ft. of retail expansion in the areas to the rear of the Dover Mall property. He assured
members that these subdivisions would be for commercial entities, which would be allowable by the
zoning code. Mr. Moore stated that two (2) other lots in the area were previously created through
the same type of action by former members of City Council, and explained that these lots were
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currently occupied by Boscov’s and JCPenney and do not have road frontage. It was his feeling that
those requests were approved because the loop road around the Dover Mall is effectively a public
access way for the Mall and is protected by easements of the owners that allow that roadway to be
maintained as a public access way. Mr. Moore stated that the two (2) new lots would gain a portion
of their access from the loop road and approval of the request would not set a precedent, since the
precedent had already been set by allowing the Boscov’s and JCPenney stores.
Responding to Mr. Keller, Mr. Moore stated that the City would not incur costs for providing public
utilities, explaining that sewer options had been discussed with the City and installation of sewers
would be developer driven. He advised members that the actual details of the sewer would be shown
on any development plan submitted; however, at the City’s urging, the studies had been conducted
to ensure that there would be no issues with providing sewer to the parcels. Mr. Moore reiterated
that all costs involved with the project would be assumed by the developer.
Mr. Keller moved to recommend approval of the requested waiver, subject to inclusion of the
necessary easements listed in the DAC Report, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried.
Update - Dover High School Construction
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that she had written a letter to the Capital School District (CSD), to make sure that construction of
the new Dover High School was proceeding quickly and that there was a clear plan to complete all
work by the time school starts. Since that letter was sent, she stated that several meetings had been
held, including a meeting between the CSD and the Delaware Department of Transportation
(DelDOT) regarding the east entrance, west entrance, sidewalks, and High-Intensity Activated
CrossWalK (HAWK) signal. Mrs. Townshend stated that the day following that meeting, there was
a meeting with CSD and EDiS staff. She also attended an on-site meeting to coordinate the activities
of the sidewalk project and the east entrance with the contractors, which was very productive.
DelDOT had indicated that each of these projects was equally important and needed to be completed
before school starts; therefore, all parties involved need to work together.
Mrs. Townshend stated that the Dover High monthly coordination meeting was held and that the
CSD was working with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
(DNREC) on a “punch list” in regard to sediment and stormwater. Mrs. Townshend indicated that
the building was in good shape and the site was coming together and, although there was a lot more
work to be done, she had been provided with construction schedules and was being included in
updates. In addition, she stated that she and Dr. Michael Thomas, CSD Superintendent, were having
a weekly phone conversation so that if any issues arise, they can be resolved immediately. It was
her belief that construction would be completed before school is scheduled to open, although she
indicated that “it will be close.”
Mr. Keller commended Mrs. Townshend for the thorough job she had done regarding this project.
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Mr. Keller moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
James L. Hutchison, Sr.
Chairman
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Attachment #1 - Map - A-Street Lot Public Parking Plan
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ATTACHMENT #1
SA&T Committee Meeting of 06-23-2014
FEDERAL STREET
LOOCKERMAN STREET
DOVER PUBLIC
LIBRARY
PERMIT
3
NORTH STREET
13
ATTACHMENT #1
3
A STREET LOT:
TOTAL PARKING SPACES: 20
PERMITS PARKING: 13 SPACES
2 HOUR PARKING: 6 SPACES
ADA PARKING: 1 SPACE
SA&T Committee Meeting of 06-23-2014
PARKING PERMITS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE CITY
PUBLIC PARKING PLAN - A STREET LOT OF DOVER, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS
LOCATED IN CITY HALL AT 15 LOOCKERMAN WAY.
*A LIMITED NUMBER OF PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE AND THE CITY OF DOVER
FEBRUARY 2014 CAN NOT GUARANTEE THE AVAILABILITY OF PARKING PERMITS FOR ANY
CITY LOTS.
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UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee Meeting was held on June 23, 2014 at 5:02 p.m. with Councilman Perza
presiding in the absence of Chairwoman Williams (arrived at 5:06 p.m.). Members present were
Mr. Slavin, Mr. Blakeman, and Mr. Snaman. Members of Council present were Mr. Dixon and
Mr. Hutchison.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as presented.
Proposed Ordinance #2014-15 Amending Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service,
Division 3 - Water Impact Fees, Section 110-207 - Establishment of Equivalent Dwelling Units
and Article IV - Sanitary Sewer Service, Division 3 - Wastewater Collection Impact Fees,
Section 110-282 - Establishment of Equivalent Dwelling Units
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2014-15, which would amend
Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service, Division 3 - Water Impact Fees, Section 110-207
- Establishment of Equivalent Dwelling Units and Article IV - Sanitary Sewer Service, Division 3 -
Wastewater Collection Impact Fees, Section 110-282 - Establishment of Equivalent Dwelling Units.
He advised members that Chapter 110 - Utilities, Articles III and IV currently have a maximum cap
of 100 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) per certificate of occupancy. Mr. Koenig stated that the
maximum cap was intended to encourage business expansion; however, the existing prescriptive cap
had placed the City at a negotiating disadvantage in recent situations, such as the Garrison Energy
Center (Calpine).
Mr. Koenig explained that the proposed amendment would remove the current impact fee cap of 100
EDUs per certificate of occupancy. Additionally the proposed amendment would provide City
Council with the ability to reduce the maximum number of EDUs for large development projects;
however, the applicant must demonstrate their economic benefit to the City before City Council will
reduce the maximum number of EDUs to as low as 100 EDUs.
Mr. Koenig indicated that the amendment would provide the City leverage in negotiating with
businesses. As an example, he stated that the water system for the Garrison Energy Center (Calpine)
included an elevated storage tank, at a cost of $4.2M, and additional infrastructure improvements.
With the current impact fees, Calpine will contribute approximately $210,000 for this project;
however, if the caps had been negotiated, he stated that the City may have been able to recover the
total $4.2M.
Mr. Koenig stated that, to his recollection, the maximum caps were instituted when the City was
considering the expansion of Proctor & Gamble, which would have resulted in a multi-million dollar
impact fee. He stated that at that time no system improvements, such as a water tower, pump station,
etc., were required of the City; the expansion would have resulted only in an impact on the system.
Responding to Mr. Perza, Mr. Koenig indicated his anticipation that the proposed amendment would
result in additional revenues for the City since it would provide the City more leverage to collect a
higher fee than currently prescribed by Code. Mr. Koenig stated that the proposed amendment
would not affect the current block under construction for the Calpine project since permits had
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already been issued. He advised members that, under the current Code, if a second block were
constructed by Calpine, EDUs would be capped at 100 and if there were any costs for the system
upgrade, the City would bear those costs.
In response to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig stated that the caps were initially instituted for economic
development reasons.
Staff recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Blakeman moved to recommend adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2014-15, as
recommended by staff, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Mr. Blakeman moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Adam M. Perza
Acting Chair
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on June 23, 2014, at
6:00 p.m. with Chairman Slavin presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 6:04 p.m.),
Mr. Hare (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Mr. Shevock, and Mr. Sudler. Members of Council present were
Mr. Dixon, Mr. Hutchison, and Mrs. Williams.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Shevock moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Sudler and
unanimously carried.
Presentation - Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) (Ken Abraham)
Mr. Ken Abraham, 430 Kings Highway, Apt. 414, addressed members regarding drug policies and
laws. He advised members that he is a member of the Speakers Bureau for Law Enforcement
Against Prohibition (LEAP) and that he enjoyed working as a prosecutor for approximately 10 years
in Dover, then moved to Florida, went into business, and returned to Dover. He stated that
approximately seven (7) years ago he lost everything to drugs, despite having had the best parents
and a wonderful childhood. Since he could not change the past, he stated that he was trying to turn
the negative in his life into a positive, noting that it was a learning experience. He stated that, in
addition to starting a non-profit organization eight (8) months ago, he gives presentations to rotary
clubs, youth groups, etc., as well as individuals such legislators and ministers.
Mr. Abraham indicated his understanding that City Council does not set or control drug policy;
however, he wanted members to be made aware of the issues and suggested that the City adopt a
resolution encouraging State legislators to change the drug laws to some extent. As an example, he
suggested that legislators could be encouraged to adopt medical marijuana and to legalize marijuana.
Mr. Abraham encouraged members to read the “After Prohibition” brochure issued by LEAP,
explaining that it addresses many issues, problems, concerns, and questions. He stated that the
material indicated quite emphatically that both addiction and crime decrease when drugs are
legalized or decriminalized, contrary to the belief held by most that addiction and crime will increase
if these changes are made. Referring to Colorado’s experiment with marijuana, which he stated had
proven to be a great success, he indicated that, although there are problems with the
legalization/decriminalization of drugs, the benefits far outweigh the problems. He stated that
Colorado was making a substantial amount of tax revenue and crime and addiction rates had
decreased.
Mr. Abraham advised members that the illicit drug market was approximately a $300 billion per year
business and questioned if this business, with the whirlpool of crime that swirls around it, should be
run by drug kingpins, thugs, and hoodlums or if the State should legalize, regulate, and tax drugs.
He reminded members that the country started prohibition with alcohol and it did not take long to
realize that this was a mistake. It was Mr. Abraham’s belief that alcohol did not create Al Capone;
prohibition created Al Capone, just as the prohibition of drugs in America creates a whirlpool of
crime. He stated that, according to studies, 84%-90% of all crime is drug related and over 90% of
property crimes are drug related (theft for the purpose of purchasing drugs). Mr. Abraham expressed
his belief that changing the laws to legalize and regulate drugs would decrease those percentages
substantially.
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Mr. Abraham explained that regulation simply means responsible people making responsible
decisions and that in Colorado children were not standing in line to buy drugs. He stated that
LEAP’s position was that all drugs should be decriminalized, legalized, regulated, and taxed; that
there is a difference between hard and soft drugs; and a different approach should be taken for each.
Mr. Abraham stated that the bottom line is that drug addiction is a health problem and that more and
more individuals are realizing that addicts should be treated rather than locked up in prisons.
As a former prosecutor, Mr. Abraham stated that he had seen crime victims every day and explained
that when addicts are treated, future crime victims are prevented, the recidivism rate is reduced, and
the revolving door to prison is slowed down. As mentioned in the material provided, he stressed the
importance of advertising, explaining that any legalization and regulation of drugs needed to be
accompanied by advertising of the dangers of drugs. Referring to the situation in Colorado, he stated
that it was expected that the State would gain $150M in tax revenue and $40M was planned to be
spent on rehabilitation centers, treatment, and an advertisement campaign warning about the dangers
of drugs. He noted that the use of cigarettes by teens between the ages of 12 to 17 was cut in half
from 2002 through 2012 due to advertising of the dangers of cigarettes.
Noting that most of what had been addressed was beyond the scope of City Council, Mr. Anderson
questioned what could be done to encourage rehabilitation on a local level and if any barriers were
known. Responding, Mr. Abraham stated that he was not aware of any barriers, such as zoning
issues. He felt that there was a need to increase public awareness of the need for treatment and rally
those that have the funds and means to provide effective treatment.
In response to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Abraham stated that he was not aware of any statistical analysis or
comparison relating to the implementation of such a program in an area similar in size to Dover,
Delaware. However, he stated that the general principles and results are the same wherever there
had been a change in policy implemented and did not feel that the size of the area would make a
difference. Regarding the difference in the results based on “hard” and “soft” drugs, Mr. Abraham
stated that in those jurisdictions that have legalized all drugs, including “hard” drugs, the results have
been the same - a decrease in addiction rates, a reduction in health problems, and a decreased crime
rate. He advised members that an agency known as DrugFree.org, in New York, recently took over
the Montana Meth Project, which dramatically reduced methamphetamine use, drug lab busts, trips
to the emergency room, etc. in about eight (8) states. Advertisements for the Montana Meth Project
include real people who tell their stories of the effects of drugs on them.
Mr. Abraham advised members that DrugFree.org will develop an advertising campaign for any
jurisdiction. He explained that there are two (2) groups of people: those who do not use drugs and
those that do, and that the advertising works differently for those groups. For those who do not use
drugs, the advertising dramatically reduces the number of people who are inclined to use drugs.
Advertising treatment dramatically reduces the number of people already using drugs, once the
policies are changed in criminal law. Mr. Abraham stated that the information provides facts
regarding the effects that drugs have on human brains, explaining that these sinister drugs release
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a chemical in the brain that gives pleasure and is released to such an extent that, as described by a
psycho-forensic evaluator with the public defender’s office, the brain is “hijacked” by overwhelming
one’s sense of judgement, moral values, awareness of right and wrong, etc. It just makes the user
want more of the drugs.
The Committee took no action regarding this matter.
Expiration of Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Loan Guarantee Extension
During their Regular Meeting of June 10, 2013, members of City Council approved an extension of
the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) loan guarantee for a period of one (1) year effective
July 1, 2013 on the loan between PNC Bank and the DDP.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed information prepared by Mrs. Donna Mitchell,
Controller/Treasurer, regarding the DDP’s negotiation of new terms for the PNC Loan collateralized
by real estate on Governors Avenue (former “Acme” Property). He reminded members that City
Council had provided the City’s guarantee on the loan since March 2008 and that the guarantee was
extended for one year, effective July 1, 2013. He stated that the approximate dollar amount of the
loan was $1.3M.
Mr. Koenig stated that in the renegotiations of this loan by Mr. Gerald Street, representative of the
DDP, it was hoped that, at some point, the City could be released from the loan; however, due to the
current economic conditions, PNC requested the continuation of the City’s guarantee through the
term of the loan. He indicated that the reason for this request was due to: 1) the loan to value (LTV)
of greater than 80%; and 2) the marketability of the “Acme” property, value, strength of tenants, and
lease stream. The bank had agreed to extend the “Acme” loan to March 1, 2017 and begin
amortizing the loan based on a 20-year amortization. Mr. Koenig stated that the loan included a
3.75% interest rate. PNC will require a principal and interest payment, and at the end of the initial
term, PNC would renegotiate the interest rate over the balance of the loan term.
Staff recommended approval of the extension of the Downtown Dover Partnership loan guarantee
with PNC Bank through March 1, 2017.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that the initial amount of the loan in 2008 was $1.3M
and that payments had been made only on interest since that time. He stated that for the next
three (3) years, principal and interest payments would be made based on a 3.75% interest rate.
In response to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Koenig stated that the DDP would make the payment to PNC from
monies collected by the DDP from the leasing tenants. He stated that the guarantee appears on the
City’s balance sheet as a potential debt; however, this debt would be incurred only if the note were
called and the DDP exhausted their funds. He stated that it would continue to be reflected as a
commitment of the City as it had been since 2008.
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Noting that only interest was paid on the loan, Mrs. Williams questioned the use of monies collected
from the tenants. Responding, Mr. Gregg Moore, President, DDP, stated that the tenants at the
Acme site had been making their payments to the DDP and that those monies had been used by the
DDP to make interest payments to PNC. Since an interest-only loan was negotiated, all additional
proceeds were used for other downtown projects. He stated that the DDP had been actively
marketing the site and that its sale would allow for the loan to be paid in full. However, he assured
members that enough rent was coming from the two (2) tenants to cover the principal and interest
payments. He stated that this payment had been included in the DDP budget which was provided
to City Council.
Responding to Mr. Sudler regarding the DDP’s top two (2) priority projects for which these
additional funds were used, Mr. Moore indicated that, in accordance with the current terms of the
loan, the DDP was not required to make any principal payment; therefore, only interest payments
were made. Since the DDP was actively in the market to sell the property and had a full price sales
contract (which did not go through), the DDP’s position was to use the least amount of money
required and use any additional funds for other purposes in the downtown area, such as First Friday,
Farmer’s Market, or marketing for other downtown functions. He stated that the monies were not
provided to any given project and that there were not two (2) particular projects that accessed those
funds. He explained that the proceeds were used by the DDP for their overall mission, which is to
improve the culture and revitalize the downtown area; therefore, all six (6) of the DDP’s committees
and missions draw from the additional monies. He noted that marketing the downtown is something
that each of the committees includes in their budget; therefore, this would probably be the biggest
use of those funds.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend extension of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) loan
guarantee with PNC Bank through March 1, 2017, as recommended by staff, seconded by
Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed information prepared by Mrs. Donna Mitchell,
Controller/Treasurer, regarding proceeds from the sale of real estate. Mr. Koenig reminded members
that City Council approved the sale of Garrison Oak Technical Park Lot 12 (10.684 acres) for $1,000
per acre, in accordance with the City’s economic development goals. He stated that the City’s net
proceeds from the sale of Lot 12 were $10,623, explaining that the contract sales price was $10,864,
less the seller settlement charges of $241. He stated that the City’s current Real Estate Disposition
Policy does not specify to which account the net proceeds should be credited; therefore, staff
recommended that the credit be applied to the Capital Asset Reserve and that a formal policy be
developed for future transactions.
Mr. Koenig noted that, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),
accounting for this transaction will require the recordation of a $44,140.65 loss on the sale of the
fixed asset since the City was awarded a $2M grant from the State of Delaware for the purchase of
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the Garrison Oak Technical Park and the City subsequently resold the property at a dollar value that
was less than the per acre value of the original transaction. The City recorded the purchase of the
land (381.8425 acres) at $1,933,277.16, or $5,063.02 per acre.
In response to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Koenig stated that the grant was awarded 10 or more years ago;
therefore, he did not anticipate that the State would request that the grant monies be refunded.
Responding to Mr. Anderson regarding whether the City intended to sell or lease lots at the
Technology Park, Mr. Koenig stated that there was currently a lease for the Garrison Energy Center
tract and that the Solar Park also had a lease. He stated that negotiations for the sale or lease of the
property would be dependent upon the needs of the organization that is interested in a tract. It was
his opinion that it would be best for the City to sell the properties to avoid long-term liability or
maintenance, should the property be abandoned. He stated that the current leases were made prior
to his tenure as City Manager and that most discussions now involved the potential sale of properties.
Mr. Hare questioned if anyone was actively marketing the Garrison Oak Technical Park.
Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that it is known locally that the property is for sale; however, no
funds had been used for marketing the property, nor had advertisements been placed in the Wall
Street Journal. He assured members that the State Economic Development Office was aware of
properties for sale at the site, and stated his belief that funds included in the City’s Economic
Development Office’s budget for advertisement were limited.
Mr. Slavin suggested that the Economic Development Director and/or the Mayor could better advise
members with regard to the marketing of the Garrison Oak Technical Park.
Mr. Hutchison stated that the City had a very strong working relationship with the State of Delaware
and Kent County Economic Development Offices, as well as the congressional leadership team. As
a result, in terms of advertising, it was well known that the Garrison Park was for sale. He stated
that if the City were to continue to be in the economic development business, members needed to
realize that in order to be successful, there would be a need to make concessions, as that is what
economic development does. He explained that if the City wanted jobs and opportunities, it would
be necessary to make concessions and if that was not desired, the City should get out of the economic
development business.
Mr. Hare stated that, although the State may be marketing the property, he felt that the City should
take a more aggressive approach in marketing not only the Garrison Oak property but the entire City
of Dover.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation that the net proceeds from
the sale of governmental fund real estate be credited to the Capital Asset Reserve for future
capital projects. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
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Proposed Financial Reforms
Mr. Slavin reminded members that during the June 11, 2014 Budget Hearings, he proposed a series
of 14 financial reforms to be addressed over the next six (6) to nine (9) months that would assist in
shaping the City’s Budget for FY 2015/2016. He stated that the proposed reforms were clustered
into four (4) separate areas, as follows: 1) public safety; 2) compensation policies; 3) property tax
governance; and 4) restrictions on uses of appropriations. He requested that members consider the
public safety area first and that staff be requested to review the reforms, develop recommendations,
and provide information on any financial gap that may result.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Slavin stated that the review would allow members to identify
whether there was a need to create policy, ordinances, or Charter changes to implement any changes
that may result from those discussions.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Timothy A. Slavin
Chairman
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Monthly Report
May 2014
Office of City Assessor
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Assessor’s Report
Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of May 2013/2014 the Month of May 2013/2014
43 $100 $83
50
Thousands
40 $34
30 20 23 20 $50 $39
$12
20 9 9 $12 $0 $0 $6
10 0 5 0 2 2013 2013
$0
0 2014 2014
Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for May 2013/2014 Realty
the Month of May 2013/2014 PropertySales in Dollars
$100 $83
Received Prior to Recording
Thousands
$34 $6
$50 $39 $12 $6 $3
Millions
$12 $0 $4 $2 $2
$0 $6 $2
2013 $2 $0 $0 $0
$0 2013
2014 $0
2014
Major Updates
March ‐ 14 April ‐ 14 May ‐ 14
Assessment Change $2,672,600 ‐$28,000 $243,800
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
17 $2,772,700 $2,544,322 1.09 1.03
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Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
‐All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into Fortis.
2015 Revaluation
‐ The Assessor’s Office has started the 2015 Revaluation process by visiting various neighborhoods
and collecting data, if necessary
Assessor’s Office
Appeals
‐ Appeal Hearings have been completed ( see attached spread sheet)
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JUN 19, 2014 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
09:35 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-067.09-01-37.00 20B R10 165 MERION RD 1 3 1977 1 1866 C+ GD 191,700 22-MAY-14 159,000
ED05-067.15-01-15.00 17B R10 76 VILLAGE DR 1 13 1974 2 1484 C- GD 110,600 15-MAY-14 112,000
ED05-067.15-03-49.00 2A R10 35 VIRGINIA AVE 1 16 1991 1 1422 C AV 128,400 17-MAY-14 100,000
ED05-067.15-04-60.00 11 R10 895 SCHOOLHOUSE LN 1 5 1965 2 1972 C AV 157,600 09-MAY-14 211,000
ED05-067.18-03-05.00 17 R10 11 FREEDOM PL 1 3 1983 1 1935 B- AV 184,000 27-MAY-14 187,000
ED05-067.20-02-27.00 11A R10 324 COLUMBIA AVE 1 3 1939 1 1765 C+ AV 171,200 02-MAY-14 105,000
ED05-068.10-03-39.00 13 R10 827 CARVEL DR 1 14 1964 1 1120 C AV 151,000 09-MAY-14 129,000
ED05-068.15-05-17.00 25A R10 205 TEA PARTY TRL 13 2012 2 1580 B+ AV 185,200 06-MAY-14 154,900
ED05-068.17-01-65.00 8 R10 41 WASHINGTON ST 1 1 1928 2 1430 C+ GD 129,600 15-MAY-14 101,422
ED05-076.05-02-47.00 16D R10 5 BRIARWOOD CT 1 5 1987 2 2133 C+ AV 182,100 23-MAY-14 180,000
ED05-076.10-02-01.00 11C R10 101 MIFFLIN RD 1 16 1963 1 1766 C+ AV 140,100 23-MAY-14 147,500
ED05-076.10-03-44.00 16A R10 1402 WOODMILL DR 1 8 1991 2 1445 C+ AV 139,700 23-MAY-14 138,000
ED05-076.11-02-35.00 16 R10 1162 S FARMVIEW DR 1 5 1988 2 1916 C+ AV 172,100 11-MAY-14 165,000
ED05-076.13-05-19.00 25 R10 48 WESTOVER DR 1 5 2001 2 2802 B- AV 199,400 08-MAY-14 205,000
LC05-058.17-03-20.00 1 R10 21 WELCH DR 1 11 1988 1 1080 D AV 90,700 01-MAY-14 70,000
LC05-068.00-01-12.00 21 R10 2068 WHITE OAK RD 1 14 1998 1 1512 C FR 158,200 13-MAY-14 169,500
LC05-068.08-01-06.00 3A R10 101 MOURNING DOVE LN 1 9 1990 2 2887 B+ VG 281,100 23-MAY-14 210,000
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Residential Appeal
Values after
Name PIN # Property Address# Amount Reque. Amount Appeal
NEIL FREDERICK A & DAWN F LC05-058.18-02-010.521-000 521 WEAVER DR $119,600 na 119,600
SCHMIDT ROBERT H & MARGARET LC05-058.18-02-01.149 149 MAUREEN PL $126,400 126,400
BRAKSATOR THOMAS A & BARBARA N LC05-058.14-01-01.309 309 PERSIMMON CIR W $107,400 $80,000 107,400
ALEXITCH JEAN A ED05-077.06-01-71.00 412 E LOOCKERMAN ST $323,100 $250,000 323,100
$676,500 676,500
Commercial Appeal
Values after
Name PIN# Property Address# Amount Reque. Amount Appeal
CONMAL PROPERTIES LLC ED05-077.09-04-18.00 6 W LOOCKERMAN ST $2,274,300 1,669,100
CONMAL PROPERTIES LLC ED05-077.09-04-20.00 8 W LOOCKERMAN ST $1,021,800 749,900
RAUER ANDREAS ED05-086.00-02-07.00 .67 AC OLD RUDNICK LN $304,100 $255,000 255,000
RAUER ALICE ED05-086.00-02-07.01 16 OLD RUDNICK LN $984,000 $745,000 764,400
MARVIN F. POER AND COMPANY ED05-077.10-01-55.00 21 S LITTLE CREEK RD $1,746,100 $1,247,000 1,746,100
$6,330,300 5,184,500
Exempt Request
Name PIN# Property Address # Amount Reque. Amount
RECTOR WARDENS & VESTRYMEN OF CHRIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH ED05-077.09-05-45.00 509 S STATE ST $48,700 $0 0
YMCA ED05-067.18-02-01.00 825 KENTON RD $0 $0 0
CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ED05-076.10-02-58.00 70 MIFFLIN RD $0 $0 0
CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ED05-076.08-05-72.00 41 S QUEEN ST $23,200 $0 0
BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD, INC ED05-068.14-03-55.00 1202-1204 WHITE OAK RD $192,300 $0 0
BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD, INC ED05-068.14-03-56.00 LAND SPRUANCE RD EXT $4,200 $0 0
VILLAGE OF CANNON MILL HOA INC. Open Spaces 991,300 0
CENTRAL DE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LC05-068.10-01-20.00 511 SCHOONER WAY 135,200 0 0
MILFORD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP ED05-067.18-01-47.00 1361-1383 WALKER RD 0 0 0
MILFORD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP ED05-067.18-01-66.01 1357 REAR WALKER RD 0 0 0
$1,394,900
Stipulations
Name Pin# Property Address # Amount Reque. Amount
JOSEPH TAYLOR EBONIE LC05-058.18-01-54.00 108 SUSAN PL $120,000 $82,000 88,900
SOLIMAN A SOLIMAN ED05-077.09-05-24.00 309 S STATE ST $200,000 $175,000 186,000
THOROUGHGOOD LORRAINE C & THOROUGHGOOD
MARGARET ED05-067.13-01-47.00 271 CARNOUSTIE RD $279,200 $259,000 268,100
$17,402,600 $12,265,000
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Residential Appeal Values before Appeal $676,500
Residential Appeal Values after Appeal $676,500
Difference $0
Commercial Appeal Values before Appeal $6,330,300
Commercial Appeal Values after Appeal $5,184,500
Difference $1,145,800
Total Amount for Exemptions $1,394,900
Values before Stipulation $599,200
Values after Stipulation $543,000
Difference $56,200
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
MAY 2014
City Manager’s Monthly Report, May 2014
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Customer Services
In the month of May, we processed 3,363 credit card payments for the month totaling $664,058.81.
Human Resources
Continued contract negotiations.
Library
493 attended 56 programs for adults.
436 attended 12 programs for teens.
458 attended 17 programs for children.
29 volunteers completed 328 hours of service.
135 attended 37 programs/classes coordinated through the Job Center.
Public Works
Working on CIP and additional funding for future street program and other projects.
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CUSTOMER SERVICES
WORK ORDERS PROCESSED Extensions of Credit
3,000 400
316
2,500 296
2,166 2,136 300
2,094
243 259 244
1,91 9 1,882 228 239
2,000 1,820 1,809 214
1,707
1,613 195 194 188 198
1,515 200 1 77
1,386 1,399 1,366
1,500
1,000 100
500
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- 0
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE CUTS FOR NON PAYMENT
$1,971,399
80,000 $2,000,000
57,892
60,138
60,000 $1,600,000
40,000 $1,200,000
26,280
25,266 20,980
18,969 $800,000
20,000
$431,855
3,383
163 $400,000 $272,403
0
Drive-Thru Over the Mail, Drop Credit Cards Bank Drafts
$-
Window Counter Box
2014 YTD 2013YTD May 2014 May 2013 FYTD14 FYTD13
FY 2014 FY 2013
Major Program Updates May 2014 May 2013 Difference
Year-to-Date Year-to-Date
Number of Customers Served 21,233 21,632 (399) 232,419 252,720
Final Bills 696 780 (84) 6,993 6,901
Estimated Bills 177 159 18 1,883 1,745
Penalties Posted $ 18,793 $ 19,482 (688) $ 215,053 $ 214,527
Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended $ 95,197 $ 99,350 (4,153) $ 844,522 $ 904,657
Balance Transfers $ 11,945 $ 7,290 4,655 $ 62,751 $ 42,256
Utility Collections $ 26,596 $ 20,446 6,149 $ 272,787 $ 250,494
Special Assessments $ - $ - - $ - $ 659
Miscellaneous Billings $ 32,149 $ 178,607 (146,458) $ 1,246,978 $ 1,382,118
CNP through Disconnect Collars $ 14 $ 28 (14) 202 340
Court Cases - - - - -
Tamperings - - - 4 18
Taxes Levied (includes carry forward) $ 250,968 $ 329,929 (78,960) $ 10,914,236 $ 10,921,443
Billing Adjustments $ (16) $ 142 (158) $ 27,727 $ 2,416
Total Taxes Collected $ 28,305 $ 41,884 (13,579) $ 10,719,316 $ 10,631,124
Taxes Outstanding $ 222,647 $ 287,903 (65,255) $ 222,647 $ 287,903
Payments in Lieu $ - $ - - $ - $ 45,000
Billing Accuracy (on schedule billings) 99.0% 99.0% - 99.0% 99.0%
Bills Published on Schedule 99.0% 99.0% - 99.9% 99.9%
Meters Read on Schedule 99.9% 99.9% - 99.9% 99.9%
Customer Satisfaction Rating 99.9% 99.9% - 99.7% 99.7%
Delinquent Accounts Collected 99.7% 99.7% - 99.8% 99.8%
City Manager’s Monthly Report, May 2014 3
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HUMAN RESOURCES
May June July August Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May
Category Total
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14
*
Caucasian 283 282 281 279 283 284 285 287 288 288 290 289 290 N/A
*
Minorities 53 53 54 54 54 56 55 56 57 57 58 58 58 N/A
Hired 3 1 2 2 7 4 1 3 5 1 3 0 1 33
Terminated/
Resigned/ 8 2 1 3 2 1 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 23
Retired/Other
Transferred/
1 0 2 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 13
Promoted
Jobs Posted 5 8 5 5 3 2 0 2 4 4 3 3 2 46
Workers Comp. Inju-
4 3 4 3 7 2 2 1 5 2 2 0 1 36
ries
Workers Comp. Hours 28 0 119 62 384 110 48 120 116 0 128 125 51 1291
Insurance Claims 3 7 4 6 2 2 1 4 5 2 4 4 6 50
Full-time Employees: 331 Part-time Employees: 17 (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 11 Library, 1 Customer Service)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Position Hired: Accountant II
Retired/Transferred/Promoted: Motor Equipment Operator II to Building Craftsperson I
Positions Posted: Inspector III (Fire Marshal), Utility Maintenance Mechanic I
Unfilled/Open Positions by Department*
Unfilled/Open Positions June July Au- Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May
By Department 13 13 gust 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14
13
Electric 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Public Works 22 20 20 16 15 15 14 13 13 13 13 11
Police 1 2 3 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1
All Other Departments 6.5 6.5 6.5 6 7.5 6.5 5 6 5 5 5 4
Totals 33.5 32.5 33.5 29 28.5 27.5 25 24 24 23 24 21
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
²
The following has been updated to reflected the Fiscal 2013-14 Budget
Electric: Electric Director, Electrical Engineer, (3) Lineman 1st Class
Public Works: Utility Maintenance Mechanic II/Wastewater, Operations -Construction Manager, Motor Equipment Operator III (Streets), (2) Motor
Equipment Operators II (Grounds), Motor Equipment Operator I (Water), Motor Equipment Operator III (Sanitation), Public Works Operation Manager,
Civil Engineer l, Nursery Worker II, Grounds Superintendent
Police: Police Officer
All Other Departments: (2) Library Assistant (part-time), Storekeeper Buyer I, Fire Dispatcher, Assistant Finance Director
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HUMAN RESOURCES
continued
Workers Comp Injuries
20
15
10
5
0
Ma y- Jun- Jul - Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Ja n- Feb- Ma r- Apr- Ma y-
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14
Electric Public Works Police Others
Electric: 0 Public Works: 0 Police: 0 All Other Depts.: 1
Turnover Statistics
2010 2011 2012* 2013 * 2014
Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 1.44
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 0
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 .58
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 .87
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
** Healthcare cost sharing implemented for
DOE
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014
Total Number of Employees Separating from Service 21 25 38 37 5
Average Number of Full-time Employees 362 356 333 325 330
Average Number of Part-time Employees 16 15 12 14 16
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Service Requests Resolved Citizen Action Center - Customers w/ New Issues
170
180 165 164 164
150
160
140 130
122
115 113 113
120 104 104 101 110
97
100 90 160
80
54 70
60
50 103 102 106 92
40 80 87 84
20 30 56 55 57 55 55
0 10
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14
Programming Requests Completed Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
16 15 15 15 15 35,000
14
14 13 30,000
12 12 12
12 11
10 25,000
Pages Viewed
10 8 20,000
8
29,413 29,435 27,721 25,562 25,827 26,455 26,498 26,428
15,000
24,615 23,682
6
4 3 10,000 21,716 21,692 19,884
2 5,000
0 0
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14
Current
Performance Indicators Last Month Same Month
Month
Last Year
iSeries Availability 100% 100% 100%
Server Availability 100% 100% 100%
AS/400 Connections
(concurrent/authorized users)
N/A N/A N/A
PCs Supported 364 364 352
Scheduled PCs Replaced - - -
Servers Supported 19 19 15
People Trained 14 28 19
Availability Statistics based on 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday—Friday
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LIBRARY
Reference Transactions
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Adult Teen Children
May 14
Adults – 1112 Teens – 465 Children – 517
Circulation May 14 FYTD 14 May 13 FYTD 13
Dover residents 19,382 232,211 19,434 208,338
Ebooks 1,636 15,546 1,101 10,500
Kent residents* 13,965 165,432 14,750 162,466
Non-county residents 2,198 26,055 2,425 23,285
Registrations
Dover residents 320 4,050 364 3,921
Kent residents* 35 729 70 1,305
Non-county residents 5 78 9 119
Other
Visiting Patrons 26,434 294,715 24,940 288,553
Meeting Room Usage 1,739 20,849 2,425 12,820
Photocopier Usage 1,270 12,780 1,789 14,733
Computer Printing Usage 3,133 28,766 3,175 23,208
Computer Users 4,641 51,539 4,973 44,871
Wireless Computer Users 1,501 14,796 1,112 5,569
Holds (Total) 6,384 68,235 6,476 65,183
*Breakout of Kent County Residential Statistics
Circulation Registrations
Harrington: 146 Harrington: 1
Milford: 134 Milford: 1
Smyrna: 1,007 Smyrna: 2
Outside City Limits: 12,678 Outside City Limits: 31
Total Registered Users: (Card Holders)
City: 23,392 Kent County: 12,679 Outside Kent County: 973
Other Points of Interest:
Inter/Interlibrary: 59 items loaned out Technical services: 1,853 items added
39 items borrowed 1,051 items deleted
Volunteers: 328 hours of service completed
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PUBLIC WORKS
Administration
Administrative review and inspection services continued on all residential and commercial developments.
The following residential subdivisions are in various phases of construction:
Oak Shadows Emerald Pointe Eden Hill (Residential)
Patriot Village Clearview Meadows Village of Cannon Mill
Sanitation
Monthly Total Refuse (Tons) Sanitation Hours
1,500
1200
956 942 911
1000
927
1,000 845 855 875 873
790 777 800
673 679 699 598
501 550
600 455
500 356 346
330 298 315 400
250 238 263
171 173 146 146 127 146 171
200 38 37
- 0
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash Container
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 Collection Collection Repair/Delivery
Bulk Automated May 14 May 13
MAY 2014 FYTD 14 MAY 2013 FYTD 13
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 192 2,060 219 1,766
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,098.46 10,398 1,206.10 8,663
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 26 209 30 250
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 8 28 2 27
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 38 349 37 411
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
STATS HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED
May 2014 17,848 8,924 311,740 17.47
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Streets MAY 2014 FYTD 14 MAY 2013 FYTD 13
Signed Installed 39 475 42 258
Signs Repaired 17 171 12 100
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 8,335 20,965 12,683 33,161
New Post Installed 9 74 0 35
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 4 23 0 1
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 39 166 0 1
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 3 305 0 6,266
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 3 167 0 1,064
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 1 0 236
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 0 0 283
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 8 266 0 523
Concrete Work (Hrs) 60 296 0 273
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0 27 0 0
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 99 0 122
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 160 754 74 1,410
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,558 9,214 1,480 11,368
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 390 2,262 384 2,768
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 0 8,676 0 14,527
Leaf Collection (Miles) 0 4,796 0 5,979
Grounds
Total Work Orders = 9 General = 7 Arborist = 6
Arborist Crew MAY 2014 MAY 2013
Trees Trimmed 8 14
Trees Removed 6 1
Stumps Removed 4 0
Mowed grass a good portion of the month
Pulled 2 trees out of Silver Lake
Pulled vines from tree at Silver Lake
Injected Elm trees
Beautification Crew
Dig up tulips from beds
Tilled up flower beds
Planted flower beds
Mowing Crew
Mowed grass at various city locations
26 hours of spraying of poison ivy and weeds
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Created and printed various posters for Economic Development Office, Mayor’s Office, Public Works and Dover Public
Library.
Travelled to Bridgeville, DE for the Delmarva GIS Conference.
Created Miss Utility maps for Karins Engineering.
Coded the 45,000 record Voter List for the Mayor’s special election.
Covered PW Admin phones during absences and during meetings.
Created and maintained various GIS layers such as Parcels, Rentals, Curbside Recycling, Fleet Maintenance, etc.
Created and printed various maps for the Public Works, Tax Assessor’s Office, Planning & Inspections and the City
Manager’s Office.
Trained Staff on the updates to the ArcGIS System and ArcGIS Online.
Fleet and Facilities Management
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 16 Number of Tire Repairs: 7 Number of Road Repairs: 4
Other Work Orders: 46 Repair Hours: 111.0 Road Repair Hours: 4.5
Total Work Orders: 62 Fabrication Hours: 4.0 Misc. Hours: 5.0
PM Hours: 80.0
Major Program Updates
MEASURE APRIL 2014 APRIL 2013 DIFFERENCE
Scheduled Preventative Mainte- 16 out of 29
17 out of 29
nance appointments being kept 55.17 % - 3.45 %
58.62 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities Management
Routine work orders completed
29 out of 29 22 out of 24
within 5 days (Quantity and Per- 8.33 %
100 % 91.67 %
centage)
Emergency work orders completed
1 out of 1 2 out of 2
within 2 days (Quantity and Per- 0%
100 % 100 %
centage)
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PUBLIC WORKS
continued
Water/Wastewater
Water Production/Billed Consumption/Flow to Kent
County
255000000
205000000
155000000
105000000
55000000
5000000
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14
Total Water Prod. Billed Consumpt.
Total Flow to County City Readings
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates MAY 2014 MAY 2013 DIFF FY14 YTD FY13
State and Federal Violations 0 violations 0 violations - - -
Water Quality Complaints 5 1 +4 103 112
Plan Review Completed Within 9 plans 5 plans
+4 89 82
30 days of Submission 100% 100%
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task MAY 14 MAY 13 CURRENT FY
1,388,899,00
Water Production - Daily Average 4,148,839 4,176,710 0
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 16.84 20.08 17.24
Water Mains Repaired 1 2 5
Water Service Lines Repaired 4 2 11
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 0 0
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 0 2 3
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 178,134 185,475,000 1,208,931
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 0 5,974 19,733
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,818 1,806 1,818
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 14,212 14,115 14,212
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
Electric
System Peak Total System Load
200 100,000
164.2 80,225
150.9 156.8
141.5 144.8 70,462
67,058 66,408
128.14
80,000
123.6 118.24 60,085 60,871 59,792 58,463 60,375
150
57,155 56,064
105.94 108.35 106.4
55,369
51,922
99.89 96.14
60,000
100
40,000
50 20,000
May 13 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug 13 Sep 13 Oct 13 Nov 13 Dec 13 Jan 14 Feb 14 Mar 14 Apr 14 May 14 May 13 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug 13 Sep 13 Oct 13 Nov 13 Dec 13 Jan 14 Feb 14 Mar 14 Apr 14 May 14
Outages Customers of Gained/Lost
35 8,000
45 39
40
25 6,000 35
Customers
30
Outages
15 4,000 25
20 15
15 10 11 9
5 2,000 10 7 5 5 5 7
2 4 3
5
0
-5 May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May 0
13 13 13 13 14 14 14 May 13 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug 13 Sep 13 Oct 13 Nov 13 Dec 13 Jan 14 Feb 14 Mar 14 Apr 14 May 14
Outages Customers
Outages: 5 Customers: 97
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 Controllable Outages Average Response Time
minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Annual goal is less than 40 Goal is less than 30 minutes
Standard. This will be measured by calculating
the System Average Interruption Duration Index. Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
FY 14 YTD FY 13 FY 12
4 36 29.4 Minutes 28.3 Minutes
67.75 50.74 39.44
MAY 14 MAY 13 FY14 YTD
PROGRAM UPDATES
Tree Trimming 330 127 2361
Number of Oil Releases 1 0 11
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 2
New Services 7 10 103
Major Goals Completed in the Past Two Months
N/A
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Planning, Inspections & Recreation
MAY 2014
Planning, Inspections &
Recreation Highlights
Healthy Community Award - Dover was one of the five towns
taking home the 2014 Recognition for Community Health Promo‐
tion. The City of Dover made significant steps to promote health in our community.
The recognition is sponsored by the Governor’s Council on Health Promotion and Dis‐
ease Prevention and the Delaware Coalition for Healthy Eating and Active Living (DE
HEAL).
Dover Days - The 81st annual Dover Days festival saw approximately 50,000 attendees
over the 3 day event. Sherwanda Rachal‐Speaks worked with the Kent County Tourism
office closely covering all logistics for the festival.
Bike To Work Day - Sixteen bike riders participated in our 2nd Annual Bike to Work day
although the weather did not cooperate. Look forward to more great Bike to Work
month events in May 2015!
Spring Summer Performing Arts Series On The Green - Kicking off this season with
Miss Delaware, we hosted 50 at the Dover Public Library as inclement weather set in. A
special thank you goes out to our Gold Sponsor: Eden Hill Medical Group and our Silver
Sponsors: Calpine, PNC Bank and the YMCA.
On May 15, 2014 Tracey Harvey attended Homeownership
Training at the New Penn Financial Office.
On May 16, 2014 Dave Truax retired from the City of Dover
after 18 years of service.
On May 27, 2014 Tracey Harvey attended Dover First Start
Homeownership Training at the NCALL Office.
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Planning, Inspections & Recreation Revenue
FY '14 Budget FY '14 Actual
Revenue Stream
LOOKING FORWARD …..
Business License $1,460,000 $ 1,448,742 99% The following ac vi es are
Trailer License $20,500 $ 21,559 105% planned for June and will be
Building Permits $400,000 $ 570,838 143% reported in the June Monthly
Cert. of Occupancy $9,000 $ 4,910 55% report:
Public Occupancy $10,000 $ 9,699 97% Community Cra Show /Yard
Lodging House $14,000 $ 14,574 104% Sale on June 7, 2014.
Plumbing/Heating/Air $75,000 $ 63,603 85% African American Fes val
Sprinkler $25,000 $ 22,286 89% NASCAR Race
Rental Inspection Fee $345,000 $ 349,818 101% Firefly Fes val
Miscellaneous $20,000 $ 42,681 213% Summer Camps
Fire Protection Fees $31,000 $ 31,940 103% Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
Workshop
Vacant Building Reg. $60,000 $ 144,750 241%
Total P&I Revenue $2,469,500 $ 2,725,400 110%
Recreation $133,000 $135,960 102%
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building
Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. For May 2014, Planning Staff was in-
volved with review of 99 Permits and 3 Certificates of Occupancy permits (2014 calendar year total of 328
Permits and COs compared to 368 for 2013). Planning Staff also reviews new applications for Business Li-
censes and Rental Dwelling Permits.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus on the various implementation items identified in the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan as amended.
On-going efforts of the Planning Office include participating in planning planning and development de-
sign of Garrison Oak Technical Park, the pending updates to the FIRM Maps (Flood Insurance Rate
maps) issued by FEMA for flood plains, and research for future ordinance amendments.
Planning Staff attended the Delaware Population Consortium meeting on May 29, 2014 to discuss
contract for development of the yearly population projections. It is expected that a cost sharing formula
will be developed for all member agencies to assist in funding the development of the yearly projections
beginning in 2015. The Delaware Population Consortium provides 30-year population and employment
projections for the State, counties, and selected municipalities including the City of Dover.
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A proposed package of Text Amendments to the Commercial, Office, and Institutional zoning districts
was again discussed with the Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee of City Coun-
cil on May 12, 2014. The series of Amendments began the formal review process with the Frist Reading
at City Council on May 27, 2014 and was referred to the Planning Commission for review in June.
Update to Floodplain Regulations
A series of text amendments to the City’s Floodplain Regulations to be in
compliance with FEMA’s regulations for the National Flood Insurance Pro-
gram (NFIP) have been developed by staff with additional technical assis-
tance is provided by DNREC and their flood ordinance consultant. The Or-
dinance #2014-09 is proposed to amend the Dover Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 50 – Floods and other related chapters. After presentation to the
Legislative Finance and Administration Committee of City Council, the
First Reading was conducted by City Council on May 27, 2014 with final action scheduled for June 9, 2014.
This review and update of the City’s Floodplain Regulations is required as new FIRM Maps (Flood Insur-
ance Rate maps) will become effective in July 2014.
New Dover High School Project (C-10-05/S-11-18)
Construction activities related to site improvements and the building construction activities continue at the
new Dover High School project site along with the associated inspections of the building and site. A special
meeting with eh Fire Marshal’s Office was held May 21st regarding outstanding fire protection items and
how to authorize furniture move-in. The monthly coordination meeting on the project was held on May 22,
2014. The sidewalk improvement project for the north side of Route 8 and the HAWK are in the bid process
at DelDOT. An additional coordination meeting will be necessary for the pending start of construction of the
East Entrance, HAWK signal, and sidewalk project. Information on each agency’s requirements for compli-
ance in order to allow furniture move-in, in order to issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, and to is-
sue a Final Certificate of Occupancy continue to be discussed.
Construction Activity
Planning Staff attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Uzin Utz Manufacturing facility to be con-
structed at 200 Garrison Oak Drive (Lot 12 of the Garrison Oak Technical Park). The project is complet-
ing the Final Site Plan (S-13-20) process and the Building Permit application has been filed in anticipa-
tion of a June construction start.
The Planning Staff continues to participate in weekly coordination conference calls with Calpine regard-
ing the Garrison Energy Center project at 450 Garrison Oak Drive (Lot 7 of the Garrison Oak Technical
Park). The Final/Final Administrative Site Plan (S-12-17) approval for the Garrison Energy Center
Phase 1 was granted on September 6, 2013 subject to conditions of approval and the project construction
is well underway.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on May 21, 2014. The next Planning Commission meeting is
scheduled for June 16, 2014.
S-14-11 Site Improvements at 6 South State Street— Recommended conditional approval of the Site
Plan and Architectural Review Certification for site improvements and development of off-street parking
as associated with the building’s conversion to office space. The approval includes Staff and DAC com-
ments, approval for the northernmost parking space, the curbing waiver and the waiver for parking reduc-
tion to sixteen (16) spaces.
SB-14-01 Dover Mall at 1365 N. DuPont Highway: Minor Subdivision Plan—Recommended condi-
tional approval of the Minor Subdivision Plan and that recommendation of approval to be forwarded to
City Council for a waiver of the requirements for lot frontage on a public street. Conditions of approval
include requiring the necessary easements listed in the DAC report to be in place for the two parcels of
land.
SB-14-02 Lands of Union A.M.E. Church at 222 West Reed Street - Recommended conditional ap-
proval of the Minor Subdivision to create new parcels of land.
SB-14-03 Lands of Robert & Kathleen Dunn at 276 Troon Road - Moved to defer action on applica-
tion SB-14-03 until next month so that legal counsel can be obtained.
US-14-01 Dover High School at One Dover High Drive—Recommended conditional approval of Dover
High School Unified Comprehensive Signage Plan for the new high school at One Dover High Drive as
submitted including freestanding signage, directional signs, and building signs.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment met on May 21, 2014. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjust-
ment is scheduled for June 18, 2014. The following applications were considered:
V-14-06 Application involving subdividing property into two parcels front and rear at 328 N.
DuPont Highway–Moved that application V-14-06 be deferred until next month in order to have exact
measurements and dimensions for the overhand of both buildings and any changes.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission did not meet in May. The next Historic District Commission meeting is
scheduled for June 19, 2014.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY13 Projects
Contracts for FY13 projects have been executed and projects are underway.
Homeownership Assistance Program
Three (3) first-time homebuyers were provided downpayment assistance to purchase afforda-
ble housing in the City of Dover.
MHDC Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate owner occupied homes in the City of Dover found in
violation of the City’s housing code. Five (5) homes have been completed.
Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless
CDBG funds will be used for operations costs for the shelter.
MHDC Emergency Home Repair Project
CDBG funds will be used to assist very low income homeowners with emergency repairs to
eliminate severe housing conditions that constitute health and safety hazards. Seven (7)
homes have been completed.
NCALL Research
CDBG funds will be utilized for foreclosure prevention and pre-purchase homeownership
counseling services for up to ten (10) Dover residents.
Elizabeth W. Murphey School
CDBG funds will be used for minor renovations for one of the facilities that services children
that are at risk for homelessness. Replacement of the windows has been completed.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
The City was awarded $1,426,740 for the acquisition and rehab of foreclosed properties to be
sold to qualifying families. A total of $2,080,554 including program income has been ex-
pended on the acquisition and renovations for eleven (11) properties. Ten (10) properties
have been sold, and one is a rental that serves persons with disabilities. Ten (10) first-time
homebuyers have purchased homes through the NSP Settlement Assistance Program.
218 Ann Avenue (sold) 337 N. Governors Avenue (sold)
343 Mimosa Avenue (sold) 254 Green Blade Drive (sold)
907 Woodcrest Avenue (sold) 302 Stone Brook Place (sold)
1430 S. Hancock (group home rental) 11 Westover Drive (sold)
1415 S. Hancock (sold) 110 Thames Drive (sold)
4 Bennington Street (sold)
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Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
200 N. West Street—The owner was granted their request for a use variance by the City
Board of Adjustment on January 27th. Permits have been obtained for renovations & a
privacy fence.
27 N. New Street—Home has been demolished.
814 Maple Parkway—A lien search was ordered for the property. The in-ground pool has
been condemned as an unsafe structure and will be taking forward to Council as a danger-
ous structure. On April 14, 2014 Council approved staff’s recommendation to have the
pool demolished. The owners were given until May 14, 2014 to have the pool demol-
ished, or the City would proceed with demolition. Demolition is scheduled for June.
409 South DuPont Highway—Notice was sent to the owner to have repairs made or the
property will go forward to City Council on April 14, 2014 to have Council declare it dan-
gerous. The owner of the property has obtained a structural engineers report and has sub-
mitted plans to renovate the structure.
39 N. New Street—The home has been demolished by the owners of the property.
12 N New Street—Council approved Staff’s recommendation for demolition and gave the
owner until May 28, 2014 to demolish the structure or the City would proceed with demo-
lition. An asbestos survey is scheduled for June and bid specs have been placed on the
City website.
640 Nimitz Rd—15 day notice sent to owners to repair or demolish the structure by June
8, 2014.
238 N New St—15 day notice sent to owners to repair or demolish the structure by June 8,
2014.
803 Westview Terrace—A lien search has been ordered for the property.
231 Mifflin Rd—A lien search has been ordered for the property.
Vacant Buildings—During the month of May, twenty-four (24) additional buildings were
registered as vacant, and $10,750.00 in vacant building registration fees were collected.
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Code Enforcement Activity—MAY
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff ini ated % staff ini ated
month YTD current month YTD
No valid Rental Permit 8 137 50% 96%
No valid Building Permit 7 27 75% 78%
Tall grass and weeds 312 409 88% 90%
Unregistered vehicle 5 19 100% 95%
Abandoned vehicle 8 48 75% 85%
Annual Housing Inspec on 4 226 100% 93%
Property Maintenance – 85 281 76% 74%
Exterior
Electric Termina on 67 147 99% 99%
Dover Code of Ordinances 50 255 54% 71%
Zoning 3 41 100% 78%
Total Cases 549 1590
Total # of Inspec ons For 411
Month
238 N. New Street
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Fire Marshal’s Office, Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
LIFE SAFETY
Inspec ons MAY 14 FYTD 14 MAY 13 FYTD 13
Annual Fire/Life Safety Inspec ons 15 162 46 307
Fire/Code/DCO Complaints 10 168 67 383
Inspec on Deficiencies from AFI
18 261 35 135
C/O & Acceptance Tests
4 15 0 46
Administra ve Walk Thru 13 ‐ ‐ ‐
Accidental $0 $1,127,000 $0 $96,450.00
Incendiary $100,000 $100,00 $0 $16,100.00
Undetermined $45,000 $65,000 $15,000 $91,000.00
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued
MAY 14 FYTD 14 MAY 13 FYTD 13
Administra ve Permit
5 10 2 25
Building Addi on/Renova on Permits 34 135 36 293
Building Permits
20 63 25 143
Demoli on Permits
9 22 6 50
Fence Permits 20 37 14 91
Fire Preven on Permits 7 29 7 104
Mechanical Permits
21 134 26 270
Plumbing Permits
18 111 43 322
Sign Permits 29 93 19 231
Swimming Pool Permits
4 5 2 4
Business Licenses
103 114 119 1180
Merchant Licenses
3 15 3 275
Contractor Licenses
36 156 36 771
Lodging House Licenses
0 44 1 52
Mobile Homes
3 23 1 233
Public Occupancy 16 310 16 363
Rental Dwelling 35 2862 54 3054
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspec ons MAY 14 FYTD 14 MAY 13 FYTD 13
Building
276 1009 269 3,140
Plumbing/Mechanical
316 1303 310 3,255
Cer ficate of Occupancy 3 39 10 91
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
Large Loss Fire Investigation at
640 Nimitz Road on 05/06/14
Recreation Division
Enrollment Summary
May 2013 verses May 2014
400
FY13
FY14
200
0
General Recreation Sports Trips Leagues
Category FY13 FY14
General Recrea on 148 148
Sports 69 87
Trips 35 45
Leagues #’s are s ll coming in
Camps 26 26
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Revenue Breakdown: May 2013 verses May 2014
General Recreation General Recreation
Sports Sports
Trips
Trips
Leagues
Leagues Building & Field Rentals
Camps
General Recreation $2,762 General Recreation $2,326.50
Sports $1220 Sports $1225
Camps $3,605 Trips $375
Leagues $13,005
Trips $70
Building & Field Rentals $1,585
Leagues $16,250
Camps $1,920
Building & Field Rentals $1,130
Youth Fishing Derby ‐ Silver Lake
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John W. Pitts Recreation Center – MAY 2014
Total Program Attendance Facility Usage By The Hour
14,000 800
12,000
10,000 600
8,000
400
6,000
4,000 200
2,000
0 May 13 0 May 13
June 13
July 13
Aug 13 June 13
July 13
Aug 13
Sept 13
Oct 13
Nov 13 Sept 13
Oct 13
Nov 13
Dec 13
Jan 14
Feb 14 Dec 13
Jan 14
Feb 14
Mar 14
Apr 14
May 14 Mar 14
Apr 14
May 14
** Program Attendance figures includes daily participants, parents and spectators in the facility.
Facility Usage By The Hour MAY 14 FYTD 14 MAY 13 FYTD 13
Open Gym 533.5 4,707 551.5 5,190.25
Fitness Classes 41.5 576.5 55.5 530.25
Leagues 30 840 15 739
Camps 0 587.5 0 81.5
Sports Classes 10.5 214.25 17 185
Meetings & Rentals 16 292.5 28.5 326.5
Enrichment Classes 6 68.5 5.5 57.5
Total Facility Usage Hours 637.5 7,389.75 673 7,110
Daily Program Attendance** MAY 14 FYTD 14 MAY 13 FYTD 13
Total 1,286 47,150 2,298 46,727
Open Gym 386 4,961 860 7,725
Fitness Classes 275 3,660 355 3,440
Leagues 350 27,627 325 26,383
Camps 0 1,438 0 369
Sports Classes 126 2,239 104 1,493
Meetings & Rentals 144 7,064 649 6,121
Enrichment Classes 5 161 5 115
Since our opening in late April 2008, we have had 319,369 guests at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.
May Open Gym Registrations and Packages Sold
Packages Sold: March. MTD YTD FYTD
Daily: 21 $63 350 $1,050
Individual Quarterly: 2 $30 23 $345
Individual Annual: 0 $0 1 $ 50
Family Quarterly: 0 $0 6 $180
Family Annual: 0 $0_ 2 __ $200___
Revenue: $93 $1,825
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CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY DEPARTMENTS
MAY 2014 - MONTHLY BUDGET REPORTS
PLEASE NOTE – THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING
FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
May 2014
SSS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY13 YTD FY14 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 4,651 5,363
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 125,822,461 $ 106,847,869
PAYROLL
Hours % Amount Hours % Amount
Gross wages per registers 697,236 100.0% $ 16,554,626 689,387 100.0% $ 16,041,866
Wages and Hours Worked
Regular 583,897 83.7% $ 12,940,001 577,701 83.8% $ 12,446,931
All over time 30,515 4.4% $ 1,334,274 29,832 4.3% $ 1,190,589
Other Paid or Unpaid Wages and Hours
Vacation 35,505 5.1% $ 919,112 35,207 5.1% $ 915,071
Sick 16,575 2.4% $ 413,877 14,399 2.1% $ 364,648
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout 16,613 2.4% $ 480,164 10,927 1.6% $ 348,596
Comp Time 6,828 1.0% $ 192,487 7,059 1.0% $ 198,144
Personal 1,455 0.2% $ 40,895 1,249 0.2% $ 35,485
Leave Without Pay 4,397 0.6% $ - 3,889 0.6% $ -
Other (description below) 1,452 0.2% $ 233,816 9,127 1.3% $ 542,368
Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, training, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc.
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 21 21
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 7,616 7,563
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,478 2,563
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 4,100,437 $ 4,313,502
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 5,090 5,032
Number of EFT Vouchers 1,843 1,742
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 73,416,527 $ 69,355,572
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY ACTIVITY LEVELS
Contingency & Warehouse Stock Items on Hand with No Usage
$2,700,000
2400 $730
$2,600,000
2200 $630
$2,500,000
Total Dollar Value Total Line Items
2000
$2,400,000 $530
1800
$2,300,000
Thousands
$430
$2,200,000 1600
$330
$2,100,000 1400
$230
$2,000,000 1200
$130
Total Dollar Value Total Line Item s
$30
May-13 Jun-13 Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13 Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14
Value: $2,632,067.94 Line Items: 1,456 Series1 Series2 Series3
Electric: $665,896 Water: $29,993 General: $34,190
Unleaded: 10,769.6 gallons
Diesel: 6,854.8 gallons
Total Cost: $ 53,994
Electric $ 16,515 Water $ 2,372 General $ 4,425
Page 163
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
General Fund Summary
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance $ 3,455,200 $ 4,219,800 $ - $ 4,219,800
Revenues
Court of Chancery Fees 863,200 1,002,200 858,120 144,080
Fines & Police Revenues 1,316,000 1,223,900 909,798 314,102
Franchise Fees 606,200 636,000 477,754 158,246
Grants 623,500 623,500 570,961 52,539
Intrafund Services 4,454,300 4,933,000 3,925,167 1,007,833
Library & Recreation Revenues 599,600 679,300 628,670 50,630
Licenses & Permits 2,627,500 2,792,500 2,949,091 (156,591)
Property Taxes (Includes BID Revenue) (1) 11,169,500 11,095,500 11,105,593 (10,093)
Miscellaneous Revenues 138,300 93,100 76,563 16,537
Sanitation Revenues 2,676,500 2,595,600 2,380,400 215,200
Garrison Farm Rent Revenue 118,500 118,500 92,956 25,544
Transfers-In from Special Funds & Utilities
Municipal Street Aid Fund 527,400 663,900 497,955 165,945
Civil Traffic Penalties 600,000 368,400 259,654 108,746
Transfer Taxes 1,315,500 1,393,000 1,455,403 (62,403)
Verizon, Contingency and CI Reserves 32,000 32,000 271,000 (239,000)
Police Grants 110,000 126,800 63,365 63,435
Water/Wastewater Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 -
Electric Fund 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 -
Total Revenues 36,278,000 36,877,200 35,022,450 1,854,750
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 39,733,200 $ 41,097,000 $ 35,022,450 $ 6,074,550
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 442,200 $ 479,500 $ 415,662 $ 63,838
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 874,900 936,400 875,779 60,621
Police & Police Extra Duty 14,331,800 14,873,600 13,081,309 1,792,291
Public Services 4,131,800 4,587,600 3,846,312 741,288
Procurement & Inventory, Facilities Mgmt., Vehicle Maint. 1,870,900 2,019,400 1,760,067 259,333
Planning & Inspections 2,045,600 2,267,400 2,007,344 260,056
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,676,400 2,952,200 2,586,244 365,956
Library & Recreation 2,038,600 2,054,100 1,786,462 267,638
Fire Department 692,100 741,600 636,977 104,623
Assessor 198,300 208,400 191,629 16,771
Contribution to DDP 162,400 162,400 121,800 40,600
Miscellaneous Grant Expense 25,000 25,000 - 25,000
Other Employment Expenses 400,000 - - 0
Insurance 658,900 658,900 655,998 2,902
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 1,636,500 1,636,500 1,636,500 0
Police Pension Trust Contribution - State Grant 500,000 500,000 471,461 28,539
Appropriation to Employee Pension Fund - Unfunded Liability 1,159,100 121,000 121,000 0
Appropriation to Police Pension Fund 307,400 689,400 689,400 -
Street Lights 836,000 774,500 709,064 65,436
Debt Service 557,300 557,300 552,051 5,249
Provision for Uncollectible 10,000 10,000 10,000 -
Transfers Out
Capital Projects Fund 1,278,300 1,448,800 1,448,800 -
Total Expenditures 36,833,500 37,704,000 33,603,859 4,100,141
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,899,700 3,393,000 - 3,393,000
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 39,733,200 $ 41,097,000 $ 33,603,859 $ 7,493,141
Reserve Balances
Contingency $ 723,600 $ 467,900 $ 467,057
(1) Property Taxes are the taxes billed and not cash received. The outstanding receivable balance as of 5/31/14 is $220,926
as compared to $287,606 in May 2013.
Page 164
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance - Water $ 770,800 $ 732,700 $ - $ 732,700
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 412,600 $ 441,400 $ - $ 441,400
Beginning Balance - Kent County Treatment $ 141,600 $ (17,300) $ - $ (17,300)
1,325,000 1,156,800 - 1,156,800
Revenues
Water Fees 4,730,700 4,396,000 4,044,453 351,547
Wastewater Fees 3,642,700 3,529,000 3,250,721 278,279
Kent County Treatment Fees 2,980,300 2,900,000 2,673,452 226,548
Ground Water Inflow Adjustment 1,324,600 1,302,300 1,200,936 101,364
Water Tank Leases 333,800 321,200 304,965 16,235
Miscellaneous Service Fee 105,100 64,400 59,934 4,466
Impact Fees - Water 357,000 262,700 237,515 25,185
Impact Fees - Wastewater 323,000 237,900 216,922 20,978
Total Revenues 13,797,200 13,023,500 11,988,898 1,034,602
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 15,122,200 $ 14,180,300 $ 11,988,898 $ 2,191,402
Expenses
Water/Wastewater Operating Divisions
Engineering & Inspection $ 664,400 $ 499,000 $ 399,735 $ 99,265
Water 433,900 474,700 447,634 27,066
Water Treatment Plant 1,501,800 1,495,200 1,255,135 240,065
Wastewater 945,100 885,700 777,254 108,446
Construction 351,400 340,800 322,015 18,785
Kent County Treatment 3,524,800 4,030,000 3,515,570 514,430
Intrafund Service Fees 1,233,400 1,458,800 1,133,580 325,220
Pension Unfunded Liability 339,400 - - -
OPEB - Retiree's Health Care Contributions 200,000 200,000 200,000 -
Debt Service 1,019,500 1,007,200 1,117,186 (109,986)
Other Employment Expenses 25,000 10,800 - 10,800
Transfers Out
General Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 -
Water I & E Fund 1,200,000 1,233,200 1,233,200 -
Wastewater I & E Fund 1,330,000 1,330,000 1,330,000 -
Total Expenses 13,268,700 13,465,400 12,231,309 1,234,091
Budget Balances
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 1,056,400 658,400 - 658,400
Budget Balance - Working Capital - WW 797,100 (98,500) - (98,500)
Budget Balance-Working Capital - KSA - 155,000 - 155,000
Total Budget Balances 1,853,500 714,900 - 714,900
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 15,122,200 $ 14,180,300 $ 12,231,309 $ 1,948,991
Reserve Balances
Contingency-Water $ 105,600 $ 105,900 $ 104,691
Contingency-Wastewater $ 191,500 $ 191,500 $ 189,309
Impact Fee Reserve - Sewer NO BUDGET $ 2,820,000 $ 2,775,174
Impact Fee Reserve - Water NO BUDGET $ 200,500 $ 200,088
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 3.99 3.10 3.68
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance $ 7,152,400 $ 6,620,900 $ - $ 6,620,900
Revenues
Sales to Customers 76,286,700 78,971,700 70,671,494 8,300,206
Utility Tax 1,492,200 1,312,300 1,149,613 162,687
Weyandt Hall Rents 251,000 180,000 146,895 33,105
Miscellaneous Revenues 737,800 709,100 665,857 43,243
Interest Earned 119,400 12,000 (3,195) 15,195
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 4,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 -
Intrafund Service Receipts Water/Wastewater 98,500 98,500 94,158 4,342
Total Revenues 82,985,600 88,283,600 79,724,822 8,558,778
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 90,138,000 $ 94,904,500 $ 79,724,822 $ 15,179,678
Expenses
Power Supply & Generation
Hedged Energy $ 23,832,000 $ 26,458,900 $ 26,569,813 $ (110,913)
Power Supply Management 996,000 996,000 913,000 83,000
Capacity Charges 15,787,200 15,614,100 14,721,538 892,562
Dover Sun Park Energy 1,565,800 1,729,200 1,380,541 348,659
Solar Renewal Energy Credits 300,000 352,600 251,667 100,933
PJM Charges - Energy 12,812,900 17,274,000 14,402,128 2,871,872
PJM Charges - Transmission & Fees 4,740,000 7,420,000 6,966,116 453,884
Total Power Supply 60,033,900 69,844,800 65,204,803 4,639,997
Plant Operations 6,015,800 5,791,600 4,588,887 1,202,713
Generation Fuels - 1,603,800 2,354,893 (751,093)
Capacity Credits (15,079,800) (15,079,800) (14,363,125) (716,675)
PJM Spot Market Energy (230,500) (1,004,500) (802,303) (202,197)
PJM Credits (397,000) (5,314,800) (5,708,446) 393,646
Total Generation (9,691,500) (14,003,700) (13,930,094) (73,606)
Total Power Supply & Plant 50,342,400 55,841,100 51,274,709 4,566,391
Electric Operating Divisions:
Transmission/Distribution 3,302,500 3,776,300 3,468,926 307,374
Electrical Engineering 1,192,200 1,285,300 1,178,141 107,159
Administration 597,000 628,400 482,178 146,222
Meter Reading 220,300 273,800 262,730 11,070
Systems Operations 543,600 675,800 684,588 (8,788)
Intrafund Services 3,319,400 3,572,700 2,885,746 686,954
Utility Tax 1,492,200 1,312,300 1,149,613 162,687
OPEB Trust Contribution - Unfunded Liability 975,700 975,700 975,700 -
OPEB - Retirees Health Care Contribution 513,300 513,300 513,300 -
Pension Trust Contribution - Unfunded liability 1,314,200 - - -
Interest on Deposits 27,000 20,000 19,185 815
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 135,800 130,000 117,529 12,471
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 200,000 200,000 200,000 -
Other Employee Expenses 150,000 125,700 - 125,700
Contractual Services RFP's 100,000 100,000 22,194 77,806
Debt Service 3,301,900 3,301,900 3,116,090 185,810
Transfers Out:
General Fund 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 -
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund 5,448,600 4,918,600 4,918,600 -
Total Expenses 81,176,100 85,650,900 79,269,229 6,381,671
Budget Balance - Working Capital 8,961,900 9,253,600 - 9,253,600
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 90,138,000 $ 94,904,500 $ 79,269,229 $ 15,635,271
Reserve Balances
Contingency Reserve $ 826,500 $ 820,100 $ 818,787
Insurance Reserve $ 739,000 $ 738,300 $ 737,140
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 13,644,000 $ 10,507,300 $ 10,461,306
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 1.97 3.43 0.49
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased
Sales to Customers MWh (excluding Street Light MWh) 712,675 712,675 654,476
Sales per MWh $ 107.04 $ 110.81 $ 107.98
Purchased/Generated MWh 725,818 725,818 695,744
All In MWh Supply & Generation $ 69.36 $ 76.94 $ 73.70
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
General Capital Project Fund Summary
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance - Projects $ 241,200 $ 2,801,800 $ - $ 2,801,800
Beginning Balance - Library $ (74,700) $ 256,500 $ - $ 256,500
Revenues
State Grant - Other 15,000 15,000 - 15,000
Interest Earnings - - 13,411 (13,411)
Income from Sale of Assets - - 17,315 (17,315)
Transfer from Community Transportation Fund - 60,500 60,500 -
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 1,278,300 1,448,800 1,448,800 -
Contractor Contributions - 264,800 264,765 35
Transfer from Parkland Reserve 95,000 80,000 - 80,000
MSA Capital Contribution - 251,200 - 251,200
Subtotal Revenues 1,388,300 2,120,300 1,804,791 315,509
State Grant - Library - 150,000 142,887 7,113
Library Capital Pledges - 5,000 8,250 (3,250)
Subtotal Library Project Receipts - 155,000 151,137 3,863
Total Revenues 1,388,300 2,275,300 1,955,928 319,372
Total Beginning Balance & Revenue $ 1,554,800 $ 5,333,600 $ 1,955,928 $ 3,377,672
Expenditures
Fire $ 238,500 $ 238,500 $ 238,515 $ (15)
Grounds Maintenance 50,100 50,100 30,249 19,851
Library - 446,500 85,411 361,089
Recreation 95,000 172,000 - 172,000
Code Enforcement 30,000 30,900 16,751 14,149
Police 257,300 342,400 276,785 65,615
Streets 251,500 3,460,700 959,502 2,501,198
Sanitation 402,100 395,600 387,504 8,096
Information Technology 7,000 7,000 - 7,000
Facilities Management 17,800 17,800 17,795 5
Procurement & Inventory 55,000 55,000 - 55,000
Total Expenditures 1,404,300 5,216,500 2,012,512 3,203,988
Budget Balance - Projects 150,500 117,100 - 117,100
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 1,554,800 $ 5,333,600 $ 2,012,512 $ 3,321,088
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve $ 512,000 $ 509,800 $ 510,143
Parkland/Recreation $ 110,000 $ 203,800 $ 204,049
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance - Water $ 1,620,000 $ 4,473,800 $ - $ 4,473,800
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 660,900 $ 2,807,000 $ - $ 2,807,000
Revenues
Bond Proceeds - Water - 3,000,000 3,000,000 -
Bond Proceeds - Wastewater - 1,067,900 1,005,960 61,940
State Loan-Wastewater 2011 - 62,000 62,000 -
Arbitrage Rebate - IRS Refund - 66,000 68,614 (2,614)
Income from Sale of Assets - - 4,343 (4,343)
Interest Earned 25,000 25,000 52,420 (27,420)
Transfer from Operating Fund for Water 1,200,000 1,233,200 1,233,200 -
Transfer from Operating Fund for Wastewater 1,330,000 1,330,000 1,330,000 -
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Water 390,000 - - -
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater - 1,000,000 1,000,000 -
Total Revenues 2,945,000 7,784,100 7,756,537 27,563
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 5,225,900 $ 15,064,900 $ 7,756,537 $ 7,308,363
Expenses
Water $ 1,476,800 $ 7,641,300 $ 1,098,298 $ 6,543,002
Wastewater 1,251,000 5,252,400 393,482 4,858,918
Water Construction 90,000 90,000 89,500 500
Total Expenses 2,817,800 12,983,700 1,581,280 11,402,420
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 1,655,700 1,021,200 - 1,021,200
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Wastewater 752,400 1,060,000 - 1,060,000
Total Budget Balances 2,408,100 2,081,200 - 2,081,200
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 5,225,900 $ 15,064,900 $ 1,581,280 $ 13,483,620
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement - Water $ 513,000 $ 514,000 $ 508,267
Capital Asset Replacement - Wastewater $ 512,300 $ 512,900 $ 507,104
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance $ 3,091,000 $ 3,868,500 $ - $ 3,868,500
Revenues
Interest Earnings 25,200 25,200 7,801 17,399
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 5,448,600 4,918,600 4,918,600 -
General Service Billing 440,000 440,000 250,238 189,762
Total Revenues 5,913,800 5,383,800 5,191,078 192,722
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 9,004,800 $ 9,252,300 $ 5,191,078 $ 4,061,222
Expenses
Electric Generation $ 2,117,800 $ 2,130,000 $ 1,152,419 $ 977,581
Transmission/Distribution 1,100,000 1,144,600 465,596 679,004
Electrical Engineering 2,405,800 2,615,500 1,045,245 1,570,255
Total Expenses 5,623,600 5,890,100 2,663,260 3,226,840
Budget Balance - Working Capital 3,381,200 3,362,200 - 3,362,200
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 9,004,800 $ 9,252,300 $ 2,663,260 $ 6,589,040
Reserve Balances
Depreciation Reserve $ 9,977,100 $ 9,898,000 $ 9,910,789
Future Capacity Reserve $ 10,131,400 $ 10,076,200 $ 10,060,105
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
Community Transportation Improvement Fund
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance $ - $ 209,200 $ - $ 209,200
Revenues
Grants Revenue 500,000 1,387,600 468,278 919,322
Interest Earned 500 500 295 205
Total Revenues 500,500 1,388,100 468,573 919,527
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 500,500 $ 1,597,300 $ 468,573 $ 1,128,727
Expenses
Program Expenses - Del Dot $ 500,000 $ 1,395,100 $ 941,217 $ 453,883
Program Expenses - City appropriated - 62,800 62,800 -
Transfer to Capital Project Fund - 60,500 60,500 -
Total Expenses 500,000 1,518,400 1,064,517 453,883
Budget Balance - Working Capital 500 78,900 - 78,900
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 500,500 $ 1,597,300 $ 1,064,517 $ 532,783
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
Police Grant Funds
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance $ 100 $ 175,200 $ - $ 175,200
Revenues
Grants Received 413,000 390,500 228,328 162,172
Interest Earned - - 736 (736)
Total Revenues 413,000 390,500 229,064 161,436
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 413,100 $ 565,700 $ 229,064 $ 336,636
Expenses
Program Expenses/Supplies $ 191,000 $ 249,000 $ 128,003 $ 120,997
Computer Hardware 60,000 58,700 17,875 40,825
Telephone/Fax 15,000 15,000 14,902 98
Training/Conference/Food/Travel 36,000 32,000 - 32,000
Consulting/Audit Fees 1,000 1,000 - 1,000
Contractual services - 6,000 3,887 2,113
Operating Transfers - Out 110,000 126,800 63,365 63,435
Total Expenses 413,000 488,500 228,032 260,468
Budget Balance - Working Capital 100 77,200 - 77,200
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 413,100 $ 565,700 $ 228,032 $ 337,668
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
Library Grant Fund
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance $ - $ 27,800 $ - $ 27,800
Revenues
Grants Received 270,100 276,600 279,138 (2,538)
Total Revenues 270,100 276,600 279,138 (2,538)
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 270,100 $ 304,400 $ 279,138 $ 25,262
Expenses
Program Expenses/Supplies-State Grants $ 28,000 $ 28,000 $ 12,263 $ 15,737
Program Expenses/Supplies-Federal Grants - - 2,500 (2,500)
Office Supplies 24,000 24,000 19,911 4,089
Printing/Duplicating 8,900 8,900 6,376 2,524
Postage 100 100 33 67
Books 124,900 124,900 89,947 34,953
Furniture 4,700 4,700 4,297 403
Audio Visual Supplies 74,000 74,000 56,102 17,898
Training/Conference/Food/Travel 3,500 3,500 1,666 1,834
Office Equipment/Repairs & Maintenance 2,000 2,000 3,213 (1,213)
Total Expenses 270,100 270,100 196,308 73,792
Budget Balance - Working Capital - 34,300 - 34,300
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 270,100 $ 304,400 $ 196,308 $ 108,092
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
CJC Grants/Aid
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance $ - $ - $ - $ -
Revenues
Grants Received 31,800 34,000 19,155 14,845
Total Revenues 31,800 34,000 19,155 14,845
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 31,800 $ 34,000 $ 19,155 $ 14,845
Expenses
Contractual Services $ 31,800 $ 34,000 $ 19,155 $ 14,845
Budget Balance - Working Capital - - - -
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 31,800 $ 34,000 $ 19,155 $ 14,845
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
CDBG Fund
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance $ - $ 4,800 $ - $ 4,800
Revenues
Grants Received 244,800 244,800 323,025 (78,225)
Total Revenues 244,800 244,800 323,025 (78,225)
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 244,800 $ 249,600 $ 323,025 $ (73,425)
Expenses
Current Year Closing Cost/Down Payment Program $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 50,000 $ (10,000)
Current year Dover Interfaith Ministry 27,500 27,500 34,286 (6,786)
Current Year MHDC Emergency Home Repair 40,000 40,000 48,187 (8,187)
Current Year Elizabeth W Murphy School 39,700 39,700 38,574 1,126
Current Year NCALL Research Inc. 8,900 8,900 4,500 4,400
Current Year Milford Housing H/O Rehabilitation 39,700 39,700 62,245 (22,545)
Current Year Salaries 49,000 49,000 20,892 28,108
NSP Expense - - 78,716 (78,716)
Total Expenses 244,800 244,800 337,400 (92,600)
Budget Balance - Working Capital - 4,800 - 4,800
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 244,800 $ 249,600 $ 337,400 $ (87,800)
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – May 2014
After School Program/Substance Abuse Prevention Fund
Revised
Budget Budget YTD Balance
Beginning Balance $ - $ 41,000 $ - $ 41,000
Revenues
Grants Received 55,630 36,900 37,167 (267)
Recreation Revenue 33,000 33,000 28,727 4,273
Total Revenues 88,630 69,900 65,894 4,006
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 88,630 $ 110,900 $ 65,894 $ 45,006
Expenses
Temporary Help/Benefits $ 33,000 $ 54,000 $ 19,212 $ 34,788
Program Expenses/Supplies 55,630 36,900 23,545 13,355
Total Expenses 88,630 90,900 42,757 48,143
Budget Balance - Working Capital - 20,000 - 20,000
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 88,630 $ 110,900 $ 42,757 $ 68,143
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Monthly Report
May 2014
Economic Development Office
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2014_5 Economic Development
Weekly Calpine Conference Call
Set-up tour of E-ZPass for Senator Carper
Met with Cameron Llewellyn, Gregg Moore and Lauren Tinsley to discuss role of Merchants
Committee in DDP
Attended DDP Parking Committee Meeting
Met with manager of E-ZPass to discuss building issues
Met with DEDO to discuss groundbreaking procedures for Uzin Utz
Provided K with Economic Development information for Mayor’s State of the City Address
Scheduled a visit for Congressman Carney at Kraft Foods
Conference Call with Gregg Moore, Scott Koenig and Philipp Utz regarding Kent Conservation
District issues
Attended State of Delaware Bond Bill Committee meeting regarding Delaware State University
Convocation Center
Attended DEED meeting
Met with Secretary O’Mara and executives from the Data Center regarding potential alternative
site in Dover
Conference call with Tom England regarding potential economic development article on Dover
Attended Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
Attended Leads Group Meeting and made presentation on economic development issues
Met with Public Works regarding parking for Uzin Utz groundbreaking; also made arrangements
to have the area cleared for the groundbreaking
Attended Kent County Tourism Board Meeting
Provided incentive package to Family Dollar
Conference call with Brian Honish regarding Data Center
Discussed LEI requirements with Gerry Buckworth for refinancing Acme
Applied for LEI number and provided it to PNC Bank
Attended Uzin Utz groundbreaking
Met with PNC’s appraiser and provided lease information regarding the Acme building
Reviewed the lease with NCALL attorney for the Inner City Cultural League
Met with Barb DeHaven, DEDO Business Development Manager, regarding New Market Tax
Credits
Attended Mike Harrington’s business group and made presentation on economic development
initiatives and provided a Downtown Dover Partnership update
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Measures:
1 Maintain an unemployment rate for the City of Dover that is lower than national and
state averages
2011-2012 Actual 2012-2013 Actual 2013 - 2014 Projected
Results <10% unemployment rate in < 10% unemployment rate in <10% unemployment rate in
June 2012 June 2013 June 2014
8.2% - US Rate 7.6% - US Rate 7.5 % - US Rate
6.8 % - DE Rate 7.3% - DE Rate 6.8 % - DE Rate
8.6% - City of Dover Rate 9.8% - City of Dover Rate 7.8% - City of Dover Rate
June 2012 – Actual June 2013 Actual April 2014 Actual
2 Monitor number of contacts with small businesses and with out-of-town companies
interested in locating in Dover
2011-2012 Actual 2012-2013 Actual 2013 - 2014 Projected
Results ≥20 contacts with potential >20 contacts with potential >20 contacts with potential
small businesses; small businesses; small businesses;
10 contacts YTD 18 Contacts YTD 17 Contacts YTD
≥11 contacts with out-of-town >11 contacts with out-of-town >11 contacts with out-of-town
companies interested in companies interested in companies interested in
locating in Dover locating in Dover locating in Dover
9 Contacts YTD 7 Contacts YTD 8 Contacts YTD
2014-05 Downtown Dover Partnership
Provided technical assistance to six (6) prospective small business individuals on overall business
development within the Downtown Dover Business District
Continued providing technical assistance to five (5) prospective small business individuals on
locating available space within the downtown district to lease
Provided twenty-three (23) hours of Technical Assistance to merchants located in the
Downtown Business Corridor
Coordinated and implemented logistics (permits, parade registrations, equipment set-up, etc.)
for the First Friday Event held on May 2
Coordinated media (newspaper announcements), website and social media press releases of
series of Special Events which occurred during May ’13 in downtown Dover
Coordinated ceremony and logistics of Independent Resources Grand Opening on May 1st
Coordinated ceremony and logistics of National Mental Health Month Proclamation in
collaboration with The Center for Mental Wellness held on May
Coordinated ceremony and logistics of Shear Dreams Grand Opening on May
Coordinated ceremony and logistics of Celebrity Vintage Clothing Grand Opening on May 2
Disseminated to the downtown merchants and network partners information on the 2014
Health & Employment Fair sponsored by NCALL held on May 10
Attended the Downtown Dover Merchant’s Meeting on May 13
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Attended the Delaware Downtown Quarterly Idea Exchange for Managers on May 6 to discuss
the Pop Up Project’ 14
Obtained the State Application Identifier (SAI) from Delaware Intergovernmental Review Process
Department to be submitted to the USDA as part of our Rural Business Enterprise Grant
submitted for consideration for funding on April 18th
Updated Downtown Dover FY 2015 Events and Activities Calendar
Continued working with Chair of the DDP Organization Committee on the development of the
yearly Fund Raising Program
Continued working with the Colonial Rotary Club on obtaining the necessary permits from the
City needed to conduct scheduled June 14th Dover Mile and Colonial 5k Races
Continued working with the DDP Merchant Committee on the development of the new
Downtown Merchant’s Brochure’ 14
Continued working in collaboration with the Delmarva Black Chamber of Commerce – Capacity
Building Committee in the dissemination of the “Small Business Development Survey” to
minority merchants in the downtown Dover Business District Phase II
Completed Design Phase of new Parking Lot Directional Banner Project with Parking Committee
Attended and participated as a network partner in the monthly Kent County Open for Business
workshop on May 8
Continued working with the Promotion/Marketing – First Friday Sub Committee on the
development of new graphic materials for the First Friday events
Continued working with NCALL and the Steering Committee on the logistics and facilitation of
the Community Open House Sessions held May 2 -10 for the Restoring Central Dover Project
In collaboration with the City’s GIS Office developed a map identifying all DDP properties located
in the Business Improvement District as requested by the City Manager
Continued working with the DDP Merchant’s Committee on the development (Event Insurance
Coverage) of the OktDoverFest Event scheduled for October 18
Continued working with the DDP Promotion/Marketing- Farmers’ Market Sub Committee on the
development (logistics at Loockerman Way Plaza) of the Farmers’ Market scheduled for June 18
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MONTHLY REPORT
May 2014
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Time Period From 05/01/2013 to 05/31/2014
Alarms by Month of Year
Dover Fire Department
Month Totals
January 134
Febuary 85
March 92
April 77
May 187
June 87
July 93
August 93
September 85
October 101
November 72
December 96
No Date 0
Total Calls 1,202
Date: 07/08/2014 Page: 1
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Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
1 Fire
100 Fire, other 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
111 Building fire 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
114 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
131 Passenger vehicle fire 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
142 Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
173 Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
Totals 12 13.48% $0 0.00%
2 Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat(no fire)
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 3 3.37% $0 0.00%
320 Emergency medical service incident, other 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
Totals 8 8.99% $0 0.00%
4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
400 Hazardous condition, other 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
410 Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, other 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 3 3.37% $0 0.00%
445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
471 Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 721) 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
Totals 11 12.36% $0 0.00%
5 Service Call
510 Person in distress, other 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
550 Public service assistance, other 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
551 Assist police or other governmental agency 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
553 Public service 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
555 Defective elevator, no occupants 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 3 3.37% $0 0.00%
Totals 11 12.36% $0 0.00%
6 Good Intent Call
600 Good intent call, other 8 8.99% $0 0.00%
611 Dispatched & canceled en route 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
631 Authorized controlled burning 4 4.49% $0 0.00%
650 Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke, other 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
671 HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
Totals 16 17.98% $0 0.00%
Date: 06/17/2014 Page: 1
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Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
7 False Alarm & False Call
700 False alarm or false call, other 13 14.61% $0 0.00%
710 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
730 System malfunction, other 6 6.74% $0 0.00%
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 4 4.49% $0 0.00%
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 2.25% $0 0.00%
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
Totals 30 33.71% $0 0.00%
8 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
815 Severe weather or natural disaster standby 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
Totals 1 1.12% $0 0.00%
9 Special Incident Type
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
Totals 89 $0
Date: 06/17/2014 Page: 2
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FY 12-13 City Funded Account Balance Sheet
ACCOUNT BUDGET SPENT BALANCE
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance $ 67,000.00 $ 94,597.78 $ (27,597.78)
Building Maintenace Supplies $ 1,650.00 $ 213.15 $ 1,436.85
Contractual Services $ 16,587.00 $ 16,587.00
Electricity $ 51,820.00 $ 30,710.56 $ 21,109.44
Gasoline $ 19,050.00 $ 19,044.94 $ 5.06
Heating Expenses- Gas $ 20,000.00 $ 14,292.29 $ 5,707.71
Medical Supplies $ 700.00 $ 118.18 $ 581.82
Office Supplies $ 2,500.00 $ 1,446.66 $ 1,053.34
Other Equipment Repairs $ 4,000.00 $ 1,746.39 $ 2,253.61
Program Expenses $ 36,630.00 $ 36,765.91 $ (135.91)
Radio Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 1,992.73 $ 7.27
Safety & Security $ 2,150.00 $ 582.90 $ 1,567.10
Small Tools $ 4,800.00 $ 5,432.48 $ (632.48)
Telephone $ 13,340.00 $ 6,378.17 $ 6,961.83
Training & Travel $ 8,815.00 $ 12,019.68 $ (3,204.68)
Uniforms & Firefighting Gear $ 27,100.00 $ 12,011.05 $ 15,088.95
Water/ Sewer $ 3,150.00 $ 2,636.72 $ 513.28
Balance as of: 05/31/14
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12:30 PM Robbins Hose Company # 1, Inc.
07/06/14
Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2014
Type Date Num Name Memo Split Amount Balance
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
City Quarterly Deposit
Deposit 05/02/2014 0234063 4th quarter deposit City Fund Account
70,325.00 70,325.00
Total City Quarterly Deposit 70,325.00 70,325.00
Total Income 70,325.00 70,325.00
Expense
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
Check 05/11/2014 1089 Atlantic Emergency Solutions Invoice-MOR4346MOP City Fund Account
261.25 261.25
Check 05/11/2014 1089 Atlantic Emergency Solutions Invoice-MOR4307MORA City Fund Account
924.82 1,186.07
Check 05/11/2014 1089 Atlantic Emergency Solutions Invoice-MOR4195MOP City Fund Account
972.04 2,158.11
Check 05/11/2014 1089 Atlantic Emergency Solutions Invoice-MOR4128MOP City Fund Account
1,379.80 3,537.91
Check 05/11/2014 1091 Dover Automotive Invoice- 639577 City Fund Account
368.72 3,906.63
Check 05/11/2014 1091 Dover Automotive Invoice- 641780 City Fund Account
96.53 4,003.16
Check 05/11/2014 1092 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice- 056443310- Wiper blades City Fund Account
55.80 4,058.96
Check 05/11/2014 1092 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice- 056443415- Battery City Fund Account
9.54 4,068.50
Check 05/17/2014 1100 Municipal Emergency Services Invoice-00519753_SNV City Fund Account
1,557.40 5,625.90
Check 05/25/2014 1104 Delaware Tire Invoice- 225578- Car 16 tire City Fund Account
232.90 5,858.80
Check 05/25/2014 1105 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice # 56443310 City Fund Account
27.90 5,886.70
Check 05/25/2014 1105 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice # 56443415 City Fund Account
4.77 5,891.47
Check 05/25/2014 1105 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice # 56444501 City Fund Account
20.97 5,912.44
Check 05/25/2014 1105 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice # 56444604 City Fund Account
122.16 6,034.60
Total Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance 6,034.60 6,034.60
Electricity
Check 05/17/2014 1099 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44255-31966 City Fund Account
470.79 470.79
Total Electricity 470.79 470.79
Gasoline
Check 05/25/2014 1103 City of Dover April unleaded fuel charges City Fund Account
328.43 328.43
Check 05/25/2014 1103 City of Dover April Bio-Diesel fuel charges City Fund Account
1,092.43 1,420.86
Total Gasoline 1,420.86 1,420.86
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Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2014
Type Date Num Name Memo Split Amount Balance
Heating Expenses- Gas
Check 05/11/2014 1090 Chesapeake Utilities Station 2 from 03/26 to 04/25 City Fund Account
160.41 160.41
Check 05/17/2014 1098 Chesapeake Utilities Station 1 from 04/02 to 05/06 City Fund Account
780.11 940.52
Total Heating Expenses- Gas 940.52 940.52
Medical Supplies & Physicals
Check 05/11/2014 1094 Southeastern Emergency Equipment
Invoice- 523493 City Fund Account
118.18 118.18
Total Medical Supplies & Physicals 118.18 118.18
Office Supplies
Check 05/11/2014 1096 Dell Invoice # XJDDX47C8 City Fund Account
69.98 69.98
Check 05/17/2014 1101 Staples Office supplies, toner City Fund Account
102.47 172.45
Check 05/25/2014 1103 City of Dover April postage charges City Fund Account
48.19 220.64
Total Office Supplies 220.64 220.64
Program Expenses
Check 05/11/2014 1095 Witmer Public Safety Invoice- 1544267 City Fund Account
609.19 609.19
Total Program Expenses 609.19 609.19
Telephone
Check 05/02/2014 1084 Chief Technologies, LLC monthly fees City Fund Account
342.00 342.00
Check 05/02/2014 1087 Verizon Wireless Wireless service from 02/21 to 03/20 City Fund Account
300.20 642.20
Check 05/02/2014 1088 Verizon Wireless Wireless service from 03/21 to 04/20 City Fund Account
300.20 942.40
Check 05/25/2014 1103 City of Dover April Verizon charges City Fund Account
273.47 1,215.87
Check 05/25/2014 1103 City of Dover April Cavalier charges City Fund Account
24.89 1,240.76
Total Telephone 1,240.76 1,240.76
Training & Travel Expenses
Check 05/02/2014 1085 Delaware State Fire School Invoice # 14-2571 City Fund Account
425.00 425.00
Check 05/02/2014 1085 Delaware State Fire School Invoice # 14-2656 City Fund Account
25.00 450.00
Check 05/02/2014 1086 Priority Dispatch Corporation Invoice # 98889- EFD Q Certifaction City Fund Account
595.00 1,045.00
Check 05/17/2014 1102 Delaware State Fire School EVO & basic F/F skills City Fund Account
775.00 1,820.00
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Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
May 2014
Type Date Num Name Memo Split Amount Balance
Total Training & Travel Expenses 1,820.00 1,820.00
Uniforms
Check 05/11/2014 1093 Municipal Emergency Services Invoice-00516330_SNV City Fund Account
80.00 80.00
Check 05/11/2014 1093 Municipal Emergency Services Invoice- 00516329_SNV City Fund Account
1,466.94 1,546.94
Check 05/25/2014 1106 Southeastern Emergency Equipment
Invoice- 526605- F/F gloves City Fund Account
110.54 1,657.48
Total Uniforms 1,657.48 1,657.48
Water/Sewer
Check 05/11/2014 1097 Sharp Water Culligan Statement- 141-3441 City Fund Account
189.00 189.00
Check 05/17/2014 1099 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44253-31964 City Fund Account
20.58 209.58
Total Water/Sewer 209.58 209.58
Total Expense 14,742.60 14,742.60
Net Ordinary Income 55,582.40 55,582.40
Net Income 55,582.40 55,582.40
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Dover Police Department
Monthly Report
To
Mayor and City Council
“To Protect and Serve”
May 2014
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Paul M. Bernat 400 South Queen Street
Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
F.B.I.N.A. 302-736-7111
Fax: 302-672-1842
June 27, 2014
Honorable David L. Bonar, Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Bonar and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of May 2014:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through May 31st, numbered 13,764. This is a decrease of 736 complaints over the same
time period last year.
14,936 14,500
15,000 13,764
14,000 13,234 13,265
13,000
12,000
11,000
10,000
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATIONS
25
Cases Reported in
20 May
15 Cases Cleared in
12 12
11 9 May
10
6 Cases Cleared
2 from Previous
5 0
1 1 Months
0
Burglary Robbery Rape
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Report to Mayor and Council
May 2014
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COMMUNITY POLICING/QUALITY OF LIFE SECTION
ENFORCEMENT ACTION Contacts
ABANDONED VEHICLES 5
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 16
ASSIST OTHER 0
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
BIKE ON SIDEWALK 1
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 10
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 4
LOUD MUSIC 2
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 26
PARKING VIOLATIONS 19
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 130
PROSTITUTION 0
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT 14
DCO’S
WANTED CHECKS/CPC’S 24
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 18
WARNINGS 4
FUGITIVE 5
TOTAL CONTACTS 278
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
8,684
9,000
The department issued 6,654 traffic citations 8,500
8,000 7,171 7,225
through this reporting period. This is a decrease of 7,500 6,857 6,654
203 citations over the number issued during the 7,000
6,500
same period last year. 6,000
5,500
5,000
4,500
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through May 31st, Dover Police investigated 842 1,000
842
900 780 746 802 758
traffic crashes. This is an increase of 84 crashes
investigated during the same period last year. 800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Report to Mayor and Council
May 2014
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911 CENTER
During the month of May, the Dover Police
Department handled a total of 10,817 calls
24% averaging 349 calls per day. Dispatchers handled
2,858 calls on the 911 wireless lines, 667 calls on
the 911 landlines, and 196 calls on the Voice Over
911 Wireless Internet Protocol lines, the remaining 7,096 were
911 Landline administrative calls.
7% VolP
67% 2% Administrative
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
3,822
Through May 31st, we issued 2,837 City 3,900
3,700
3,500 3,189 3,177
ordinance summons, a decrease of 201 3,300
3,038 2,837
summonses over the same period last 3,100 2,736
2,900 2,390
year. *Note: Of those summonses issued 2,700
2,500 2,235
in May, 21 DCO’s were issued for 2,300 1,812
2,003
2,100
handicapped parking violations, 4 for fire 1,900
1,700
lane parking violations, 46 for false 1,500
1,300
alarms (0, for 1-2, 35, for 3-5 alarms, 6, 1,100
900
for 6-9 alarms, 4, for 10-15 alarms, and 700
500
1, for 16 or more alarms) and 8 for noise 300
violations (4 for vehicle violations and 4 100
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
for residence violations).
ISSUED PAID
Please visit our new website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and activities in the City
of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul M. Bernat
Chief of Police
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council AGENDA ITEM NO.: 10
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Tax Assessor DATE SUBMITTED: 7/14/2014
PREPARED BY: City Assessor, Cheryl A. Russell
SUBJECT: Revaluation Services for the 2015 Assessment
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT:N/A
APPROVALS: City Manager, Controller
EXHIBITS: #1) Cost Proposal
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $93,200 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $108,000
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Assessor/Page 263 Acct #110-1300-513.30-31
IMETABLE: Contract will be signed following Council approval. Project to begin immediately; ending by
Spring 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends awarding the Proposal for Revaluation Services to Tyler
Technologies for the amount of $93,200, plus any additional overage fees. (see Price and Billing Summary –
attached)
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The purpose of this City-wide revaluation is to maintain value equity and uniformity of real property values in the City of
Dover. This revaluation fulfills our obligation pursuant to Chapter 102, Section 102-1 of the City Code to have a
reassessment conducted by an outside mass appraisal company for 2015. Specifically:
Sec. 102-1. Valuation and assessment.
Section 47 of the Charter provides that an impartial valuation and assessment of all real property
within the city may be conducted by the city assessor or assessors. The council may also direct that in lieu
of the assessment and valuation by the city assessor, a reassessment and revaluation may be done by the
assessor or assessors or an outside mass appraisal company or a consortium of appraisers chosen by the
council.
Commencing with the year 2010 and every fifth year thereafter, unless otherwise directed, the
revaluation and reassessment of all real property may be conducted, under the supervision of the assessor
or in conjunction with the assessor, by an outside mass appraisal company or a consortium of appraisers
chosen by the council. The mass appraisal company or consortium of appraisers shall be licensed to
conduct business in the State of Delaware and the City of Dover and shall employ appraisers who are
licensed by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulations. All property shall be valued as to its status;
as of its ownership; as of its current market value as of the January 1 assessment date and shall reflect fair
market value.
A request for Proposal was advertised and sent to nine revaluation companies. Tyler Technologies is the only vendor
who has responded to our request. Tyler Technologies has helped conduct City-wide revaluations in the past and the
Assessor’s office is currently utilizing software from Tyler Technologies.
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The proposal by Tyler Technologies states that they will conduct a City-wide revaluation; wherein they will utilize our
existing information. All properties have been visited by City of Dover Staff to reduce the cost of the City-wide revaluation;
and all permits are current. Due to this effort, Tyler will not have fieldwork associated with this project; which is reflected
in both the price and the duration of the proposed project. The City of Dover will be responsible for all printing and
mailings; which is also reflected in the price of the project. Tyler Technologies will conduct informal hearings and five (5)
days of support before the City of Dover Board of Assessment Appeals. Additional support beyond the five (5) days will
cost additional money.
A monthly Status Report will be supplied to the Assessor’s Office from Tyler Technologies, which will be provided to the
City Council via the Assessor’s Office Monthly Report, for your review.
The original BID was for $125,300, which included their involvement with mailing and printing. After a cost analysis was
completed, the cost of printing and mailing the documents ourselves was a cost savings of approximately $17,300.
Additional monies were requested in the Assessor budget (110-1300-513.20-23) for the extra printing and mailing costs
associated with this project of $14,800.
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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2014-15 WITH SA#1
(Staff Amendments Indicated in Green Text)
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service, Division 3 - Water Impact Fees, Section 110-207
4 - Establishment of Equivalent Dwelling Units of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated
5 in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
6 Sec. 110-207. Establishment of equivalent dwelling units.
7 (a) Determination for residential dwellings. Whenever by ordinance or by contract the city imposes
8 or assesses water charges or fees on the basis of EDUs, an EDU shall be determined in the same
9 manner as wastewater collection charges or fees and as defined in the most recent impact fee
10 ordinance adopted by Kent County Levy Court. An EDU for a residential dwelling shall be
11 determined as follows:
12 (1) Houses, dwellings, mobile homes and apartments with one kitchen and one or more baths
13 and bedrooms separate from the kitchen .....1.0 EDU
14 (2) Efficiency unit or cottage having a living space in one room and having one bath .....1.0 EDU
15 (3) Dwelling with one kitchen and one or more baths and bedrooms separate from the kitchen
16 and attached to other dwellings or structures .....1.0 EDU
17 (b) Determination for nonresidential establishments. Whenever by ordinance or by contract the city
18 imposes or assesses water charges or fees on the basis of EDUs, the number of EDUs to be
19 charged shall be determined in the same manner as wastewater collection charges or fees and
20 using the appropriate specific assessment as defined in the most recent impact fee ordinance
21 adopted by Kent County Levy Court. When users propose water usage under circumstances other
22 than the specific assessments defined by the county, the city's impact fee shall be calculated by
23 the city engineer based on flow in GPD. In such cases where the impact fee is calculated by flow,
24 each EDU shall be equal to 250 GPD.
25 (c) Minimum assignment. A minimum of one EDU will be assigned to each establishment
26 connecting to the system. No fractional parts of EDUs will be assigned. The number of EDUs
27 shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number of EDUs.
28 (d) No assignment. If an establishment does not have any physical facilities which result in a water
29 demand on the city's water system, then the number of EDUs assigned to it shall be zero.
30 (e) Maximum assignment. The city shall in no case charge an impact fee based on more than 100
31 EDUs per certificate of occupancy. For large development projects that have a significant
32 impact on the City and/or the utility, City Council may consider a maximum assignment of
33 EDUs per certificate of occupancy or project. A large development project is any project or
34 connection that will contribute in excess of 100 EDUs. In these cases, City Council may reduce
35 the number of assigned EDUs to as low as 100 EDUs. Any request that will contribute less than
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36 100 EDUs cannot be considered a large development project and therefore would not be eligible
37 for consideration of a reduction. For projects that have a significant impact on the City’s
38 Utility, City Council may consider a maximum assignment of EDUs. A project will be
39 considered to have a significant impact if it will contribute in excess of 100 EDUs. In these
40 cases, City Council may reduce the number of assigned EDUs to as low as 100 EDUs if an
41 economic benefit to the City of Dover is demonstrated. Any request that will contribute
42 less than 100 EDUs will not be eligible for a reduction. Maximum assignment of EDUs in
43 excess of 100 EDUs will only apply to projects or connections with building permits issued
44 after July 28, 2014. Any project with a building permit issued prior to July 28, 2014 will
45 be subject to a maximum assignment of no more than 100 EDUs.
46 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
47 That Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article IV - Sanitary Sewer Service, Division 3 - Wastewater Collection Impact
48 Fees, Section 110-282 - Establishment of Equivalent Dwelling Units of the Dover Code be amended by
49 deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as follows:
50 Sec. 110-282. Establishment of equivalent dwelling units.
51 (a) Determination for residential dwellings. Whenever by ordinance or by contract the city imposes
52 or assesses wastewater collection and transmission charges or fees on the basis of EDUs, an EDU
53 shall be determined as defined in the most recent impact fee ordinance adopted by the Levy
54 Court of the county. An EDU for a residential dwelling shall be determined as follows:
55 (1) Houses, dwellings, mobile homes and apartments with one kitchen and one or more baths
56 and bedrooms separate from the kitchen .....1.0 EDU
57 (2) Efficiency unit or cottage having a living space in one room and having one bath .....1.0 EDU
58 (3) Dwelling with one kitchen and one or more baths and bedrooms separate from the kitchen
59 and attached to other dwellings or structures .....1.0 EDU
60 (b) Determination for nonresidential establishments. Whenever the city imposes or assesses
61 wastewater collection and transmission charges or fees on the basis of EDUs, the number of
62 EDUs to be charged shall be determined using the appropriate specific assessment as defined in
63 the most recent impact fee ordinance adopted by the Levy Court of the county. When users
64 propose to discharge wastewater under circumstances other than the specific assessments defined
65 by the county, the city's impact fee shall be calculated by the city engineer based on flow in GPD.
66 In such cases where the impact fee is calculated by flow, each EDU shall be equal to 300 GPD.
67 (c) Minimum assignment. A minimum of one EDU will be assigned to each establishment
68 connecting to the system. No fractional parts of EDUs will be assigned. The number of EDUs
69 shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number of EDUs.
70 (d) No assignment. If an establishment does not have any physical facilities which have a load
71 producing an effect on the city's wastewater collection and transmission system, then the number
72 of EDUs assigned to it shall be zero.
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73 (e) Maximum assignment. The city shall in no case charge an impact fee based on more than 100
74 EDUs per certificate of occupancy. For large development projects that have a significant
75 impact on the City and/or the utility, City Council may consider a maximum assignment of
76 EDUs per certificate of occupancy or project. A large development project is any project or
77 connection that will contribute in excess of 100 EDUs. In these cases, City Council may reduce
78 the number of assigned EDUs to as low as 100 EDUs. Any request that will contribute less than
79 100 EDUs cannot be considered a large development project and therefore would not be eligible
80 for consideration of a reduction. For projects that have a significant impact on the City’s
81 Utility, City Council may consider a maximum assignment of EDUs. A project will be
82 considered to have a significant impact if it will contribute in excess of 100 EDUs. In these
83 cases, City Council may reduce the number of assigned EDUs to as low as 100 EDUs if an
84 economic benefit to the City of Dover is demonstrated. Any request that will contribute
85 less than 100 EDUs will not be eligible for a reduction. Maximum assignment of EDUs in
86 excess of 100 EDUs will only apply to projects or connections with building permits issued
87 after July 28, 2014. Any project with a building permit issued prior to July 28, 2014 will
88 be subject to a maximum assignment of no more than 100 EDUs.
89 ADOPTED: *
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92 SYNOPSIS
93 The proposed amendment would remove the current impact fee cap of 100 EDUs per
94 certificate of occupancy. Developers of projects equal to or in excess of 100 EDU’s that
95 can demonstrate their economic benefit to the City of Dover may request City Council
96 to reduce the number of assigned EDUs to as low as 100 EDUs. This amendment would
97 be applied to projects with building permits issued after July 28, 2014. Projects with
98 building permits issued prior to July 28, 2014 would be subject to the prior cap of 100
99 EDU's.
100 (SPONSORS: BONAR, HUTCHISON, AND KOENIG)
101 Actions History
102 07/14/2014 - Scheduled for First Reading at Council
103 06/23/2014 - Introduced at Utility Committee