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PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA MARCH 10, 2014 - 3:30 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA DOVER, DELAWARE Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate times. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or e-mail at CityClerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation Recommendations for FY 2014 (Staff recommends approval of the allocation recommendations) 2. Proposed Ordinances Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations A. #2014-05 Amending Section 2 - General Residence Zones (RG-1 and RG-2), Subsection 2.4 - Conditional Uses (Sponsors: Bonar, Hutchison, and Lynn) (Staff recommends adoption of proposed ordinance #2014-05) B. #2014-06 Amending Section 17 - Shopping Center Development (Permitted Uses) (Sponsors: Bonar, Hare, and Lynn) (Staff recommends adoption of proposed ordinance #2014-06) 3. Benchmarks Established for the Economic Development Office (Committee action not required) 4. Updates A. Recreation Needs Assessment (Committee action not required) 5. Adjournment by 4:25 p.m. /tm S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Committee-Agendas\2014\03-10-2014 PR&CE.wpd THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Department of Planning & Inspections P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Phone: (302) 736-7175 Fax (302) 736-4217 TO: Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee FROM: Tracey N. Harvey, Planner I DATE: February 25, 2014 RE: CDBG Grant Recommendations for FY14 ________________________________________________________________________________________ The Planning Staff has enclosed the proposed estimated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation recommendations for the FY14 fiscal year. Planning staff are proposing the recommendations for FY14 fiscal year at the request of Councilman David Bonar made at the March 18, 2013 Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting. The City has not received its grant allocation from HUD for the FY14 fiscal year, and HUD has requested that grantees propose a contingency provision that will either increase or decrease the estimated funding levels to match the actual allocation amount once received from HUD. Milford Housing Development Corporation is not included in the funding request for the FY14 fiscal year for failure to draw down FY12 and FY13 funds awarded in a timely manner. Homeownership Assistance Program - Recommended funding for this project is $108,409.00. Funding for this project will either increase or decrease based on the actual allocation from HUD. Program Administration – Funding for program administration will either increase or decrease based on the actual allocation from HUD and will not exceed 20% of the total grant. Staff funded program administration at $48,711.00 based on the estimated allocation for the total grant. Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing – The request and recommendation for this project is $27,500.00. The funding for this project will not increase because it is a public service activity and cannot exceed 15% of the total grant allocation and funding cannot exceed the original request by the sub-grantee. Funding for this project may be decreased if the grant allocation is substantially lower than the estimated grant allocation.

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CDBG grant recommendations FY14 2 NCALL Research Inc. – Recommended funding for this project is $8,934.00. This project is a public service activity and subject to the 15% cap requirement. Funding for this project may also be decreased if the actual grant allocation is substantially lower that the estimated grant allocation. Funding cannot exceed the original grant request by the sub-grantee. Elizabeth W. Murphey School – The request and recommendation for this project is $50,000.00. Staff request no changes in funding for this project since it is not subject to any HUD cap requirements. /tnh Enclosures

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PROPOSED CDBG GRANT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY14 The total estimated grant allotment for Fiscal Year 2014 is $243,554 including program income. Twenty Percent (20%) of the grant will be used for Program Administration to manage the Community Development Block Grant Program. The following activities are projects that are proposed to be funded by the City of Dover’s Community Development Office Community Development Block Grant with recommended funding allocations. Project 14-1: Homeownership Assistance Program The City will provide up to $20,000 in settlement assistance to assist low to moderate income persons that are first time homebuyers purchase homes in the City of Dover. Recommended Funding …..……………………………………… $108,409.00 Project 14-2: CDBG Program Administration (20% cap) CDBG Funds will be used to oversee management, monitoring and coordination of the CDBG program in the City of Dover. Recommended Funding ……………………………………………. $48,711.00 Project 14-3: Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (Public Service 15% cap) CDBG funds will be used for operations costs for the building that will include utility, maintenance, and lease cost. Recommended Funding …………………………………………….. $27,500.00 Project 14-4: NCALL Research Inc. (Public Service 15% (cap) CDBG Funds will be used for pre-purchase homeownership counseling services relevant to Dover residents. Recommended Funding ………………………………………………. $8,934.00 Project 14-5: Elizabeth W. Murphey School CDBG funds will be used for the roof replacements for the nine buildings on the campus that service children that are at risk for homelessness. Recommended Funding ...................................................................... $50,000.00 Total Funding ……………………………………………………….......… $243,554.00

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CDBG FEDERAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR USE 7/01/14 – 6/30/15 CDBG Estimated Funds Allocation $235,000 Anticipated Program Income $ 8,554 Total Grant Allocation $243,554 20% of the grant must be allocated for $243,554 Program Administration x.20 $ 48,711 Public Service activities cannot exceed 15% $243,554 of the grant. x.15 $ 36,534

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CITY OF DOVER FY 2012-2014 Multi-Year FY 2014 CDBG GRANT APPLICATION FORM 1. General Applicant Information A. Name, address and phone number of sub-recipient Tracey Harvey City of Dover 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 (302) 736-7175 ________________________________________________________________________ B. Name, position and signature of person submitting application: Tracey Harvey, Planner I _________________________________________________________________________ Name and position of authorizing official: Same as above. _________________________________________________________________________ C. Name, address and phone number of Contact Person: (If different from B above) Same as above. _________________________________________________________________________ FY 2014 only Activity: Homeownership Assistance Amount Requested: $ 108,409.00______ List Source of Cash Matching Funds $ None___________

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2. Low/Moderate-Income Benefit: LOW/MODERATE - INCOME BENEFIT TABLE - Instructions The amount of benefit to low- and moderate-income persons must be calculated for each activity, as described below: 1. In column 1, list the activity. 2. In column 2, show the total number of persons that the activity will serve. 3. In column 3, show the number of low- and moderate-income persons that the activity will serve. 4. In column 4, divide column 3 by column 2 to show the percent of low- and moderate- income persons that the activity will serve. 5. In column 5, show the amount of funds requested for the activity. 6. In column 6, multiply column 4 by column 5 to show the amount of those funds that will be used to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. 7. List the sources of data used to calculate benefit in the space provided at the bottom of this page. LOW/MODERATE-INCOME BENEFIT TABLE 1. Activity 2. Total 3. L/M 4. % L/M 5. Amount 6. Amount Persons Persons Persons Requested L/M Activity will Activity will Activity will for Activity Benefit Serve Serve Serve Closing cost 6 families 6 100% $108,409.00 $108,409.00 for 6 first time homebuyers

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Source of Data: The Homeownership Assistance Program is advertised on the city’s website and listed in the Delaware Housing Services Directory. All potential applicants must meet the HUD income limits for low to moderate income persons. 3. Management Capacity A. List the person(s) to be responsible for administering the CDBG Project: Sub-Recipient Personnel Title(s) Tracey Harvey_________________ Planner I______________ B. Attach resumes or other supporting documentation for the personnel of new applicants, which establishes the capacity of the personnel above to effectively manage a CDBG sub-recipient project. N/A 4. Application Work Plan Each proposed program activity must address each of the following areas. Attach a mission statement and purpose of your organization. A. Each program activity must be addressed separately. Program activities must be listed in order of priority with the program activity of highest priority first. This order of priority for program activities must be followed on all forms contained in this application. • The highest priority for this project is to provide affordable housing to low to moderate income persons. B. Each program activity must be fully described. For rehabilitation programs, this description must include the number of units to be rehabilitated, rental properties to be rehabilitated, any special population groups the rehabilitation program will address, the target area, and the need for the rehabilitation activity. • Funding for this program will be available to 6 first time homebuyers who will be required to purchase property in the City of Dover who must complete a homeownership counseling

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program with a certified HUD counselor before signing a sales contract. Assistance is provided up to $20,000 for properties purchased in the City. The City will place a second mortgage lien on the property and if within 10 years the home is sold, transferred, or the property ceases to be the borrower’s principal residence, the loan becomes due and payable. The interest rate is 0% and is forgiven after 10 years. C. Provide a timetable showing monthly milestones for completion of each activity. • Funding for this program is available on a first come first serve basis and will be drawdown as the applicants purchase properties. D. Attach drawings, plans or other documentation necessary to describe program activities. N/A E. Describe each activity’s conformance with the goals and objectives of the City’s Consolidated Plan. • This project is consistent with Goal 3: Encourage owner occupied housing in low to moderate income areas by continuing to provide down payment assistance to qualified homebuyers. F. Describe the extent to which the proposed project(s) will address one or more significant priorities identified by the City’s Consolidated Plan. • Housing needs was ranked number two in priorities in the 2010- 2014 Consolidated Plan. By providing homeownership assistance to first time homebuyers, this will assist in eliminating barriers to affordable housing. G. Describe the extent to which the project builds upon previous work or supplements other work that will be funded from other sources. • Annually this project is funded and each year the City reaches its goal by assisting in providing affordable housing to low to moderate income persons. In addition, the City is working in conjunction with Dover Housing Authority by providing homeownership assistance to their clients who purchase properties that have been rehabilitated in the target area and sold to low to

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moderate income persons. H. Describe source and amount of any funds used to leverage the City’s portion of the project. Indicate when these funds will be available. Attach documentation of any match. None. 5. Each application should also describe the following: A. Describe any efforts to coordinate with businesses regarding the development of the community as it affects low/moderate-income residents of the area. • The city previously awarded small business loans to merchants in the downtown area to aid in expanding their businesses and to provide employment opportunities for low to moderate income persons. 6. Have you received a sub-recipient grant from the previous funding year? If yes give the total amount $ 40,000.00 in 2013 .

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ADDENDUM 2014 CDBG SUB-RECIPIENT APPLICATION FORM Please choose the best option that describes the purpose of your activity from the three objectives. Suitable Living Environment ______ Decent Housing __X __ Economic Opportunity ______ Please choose the best option that will describe the outcome of your activity based on the categories listed below. Availability/Accessibility _______ Affordability ___X __ Sustainability _______ Please provide a proposed outcome based on the information below that applies to your activity Number of persons, households, units, or beds assisted as appropriate ___6___ Income level of persons or households by: Very Low _________ % Low____100___ % Moderate ________ % If your activity benefits a target area, please show the number of persons served and the percentage of low/mod persons served. Your close out report will require you to provide breakdowns of those served by race, ethnicity and disability.

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ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning Office DATE SUBMITTED: March 4, 2014 PREPARED BY: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development SUBJECT: Ordinance #2014-05 - Zoning Text Amendment – Proposed Changes to the General Residence Zones REFERENCE: N/A RELATED PROJECT: N/A APPROVALS: N/A EXHIBITS: Draft Ordinance #2014-05 EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: $ N/A FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A TIMETABLE: First Reading by City Council on March 24, 2014; Public Hearing before Planning Commission on April 21, 2014; Public Hearing and Final Action by City Council on May 12, 2014. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the proposed ordinance to City Council with a favorable recommendation. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The proposed ordinance is being put forward with sponsorship from members of City Council and was drafted and requested by John Paradee on behalf of his client. The proposed ordinance would allow for professional offices as a conditional use within the General Residence Zone on State Street and Governors Avenue between Water Street and Mary Street, and on Route 8. The proposed ordinance includes provisions that would protect the character of the residential area. Additionally, as the ordinance would allow professional offices as a conditional use, subject to a public hearing and review by the Planning Commission. Ordinance sponsors are: Bonar, Lynn and Hutchison.

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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2014-05 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL 2 MET: 3 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 2 - General residence zones (RG-1 and 4 RG-2), Subsection 2.4 - Conditional Uses, of the Dover Code be amended by re-designating existing 5 subsection (d) as subsection (e), and inserting a new subsection (d) to read as follows: 6 (d) Professional offices may be permitted on State Street and Governors Avenue between Water Street 7 and Mary Street, and on Route 8 in its entirety, subject to the following restrictions: 8 i. The office operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to maintain the residential 9 character of the surrounding neighborhood, and no changes or improvements shall be made to 10 the premises which might preclude utilization of the premises for residential purposes in the 11 future. 12 ii. There shall be no other professional office located in the same zoning district within 250 feet 13 of the premises. 14 iii. No display of products or goods shall be visible from the street. 15 iv. There shall be no exterior effects such as noise, traffic, odor, dust, smoke, gas, fumes, 16 radiation, or electromagnetic interference. 17 v. A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be required. 18 vi. No more than four (4) off-street parking spaces shall be permitted. Furthermore, all off-street 19 spaces shall be visually screened from adjacent residential uses, to the greatest extent possible, 20 by employing a landscape screen no less than six and one half (6½) feet high, which landscape 21 screen shall be properly maintained throughout the duration of the professional office use on 22 the subject premises. 23 vii. Signage shall be limited to one (1) sign, not to exceed six (6) square feet in area. No sign may 24 be illuminated. 25 viii. The hours of operation shall not commence prior to 6:00 a.m. and shall cease no later than 26 8:00 p.m., with no more than six (6) employees engaged in the operations upon the premises 27 at any given time. 28 ix. The Planning Commission shall have the authority to impose such additional conditions and 29 restrictions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the general health, safety, and welfare 30 of the residents of surrounding properties. 31 ADOPTED: * 32 S:\ORDINANCES\2014\DRAFT\Ordinance #2014-05 Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 2 - General Residence.wpd 33 SYNOPSIS 34 The proposed ordinance would allow professional offices as a conditional use within the 35 General Residence Zone on State Street and Governors Avenue between Water Street and 36 Mary Street, and on Route 8 in its entirety, subject to a series of restrictions. Under the 37 proposed ordinance, the establishment of such an office would be subject to conditional use 38 approval, which includes a public hearing before the Planning Commission. 39 (SPONSORS: BONAR, HUTCHISON, AND LYNN) 40 Actions History 41 03/10/2014 - Scheduled for Introduced at Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee

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ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning Office DATE SUBMITTED: March 4, 2014 PREPARED BY: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development SUBJECT: Ordinance #2014-06 - Zoning Text Amendment – Proposed Changes to the Shopping Center Zones REFERENCE: N/A RELATED PROJECT: N/A APPROVALS: N/A EXHIBITS: Draft Ordinance #2014-06 EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: $ N/A FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A TIMETABLE: First Reading by City Council on March 24, 2014; Public Hearing before Planning Commission on April 21, 2014; Public Hearing and Final Action by City Council on May 12, 2014. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the proposed ordinance to City Council with a favorable recommendation. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The proposed ordinance is being put forward with sponsorship from members of City Council and was drafted and requested by John Paradee on behalf of his client. The proposed ordinance would amend the permitted uses within the SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center) Zone by allowing apartments and multi-family residential uses within mixed use developments within the Zone. The proposed ordinance also includes an amendment to the SC-2 (Community Shopping Center) Zone to allow light automobile maintenance provided that vehicles not be stored on the site and that all work take place within an enclosed building. The ordinance sponsors are: Bonar, Lynn, and Hare.

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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2014-06 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL 2 MET: 3 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 17 - Shopping Center Development 4 [(SC-1, SC-2 and SC-3)], Subsection 17.32 be amended by adding a new paragraph 6 to read as follows: 5 6. Light motor vehicle service accessory to a permitted use, provided that all work is completed 6 inside a building and that no automobiles are stored outside. 7 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 8 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 17 - Shopping Center Development 9 [(SC-1, SC-2 and SC-3)], Subsection 17.33 be amended by striking the text indicated in red strikeout and 10 inserting the bold, blue text, as follows: 11 17.33 In a regional shopping center (SC-3), [the following are permitted uses:] 12 1. All retail, office, personal service, recreational and institutional facilities which can be 13 shown, by market analysis, to be needed, and which will have no adverse effect on adjacent 14 land uses.; 15 2. Apartments and multi-family dwellings as part of a mixed-use development, subject to 16 the following requirements: 17 (a) a maximum building height of six (6) stories or 75 feet, whichever is less; and 18 (b) a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0. 19 ADOPTED: * 20 S:\ORDINANCES\2014\DRAFT\Ordinance #2014-06 Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 17 - Shopping Center Development .wpd 21 SYNOPSIS 22 The proposed ordinance would permit apartments and multi-family dwellings as part of a 23 mixed-use development in the regional shopping center (SC-3) zone. 24 (SPONSORS: BONAR, HARE, AND LYNN) 25 Actions History 26 03/10/2014 - Scheduled for Introduction at Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONAL VISION Within the Department of Public Services, the Economic Development division has been charged to improve the quality of life in Dover by attracting and retaining quality jobs, supporting a vibrant town center, and creating an atmosphere that encourages and fosters business growth. MAJOR PROGRAMS DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP (DDP) Objective: Provide administrative and other staff support to the Downtown Dover Partnership so that the organization can foster grass roots driven downtown redevelopment. Measures: 1. Number of events where DDP is either the lead organizer or partner in event. 2011-2012 Actual 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Projected Results >Ten events held in Downtown >Ten events held in Downtown >Fifteen events held in where DDP is either the lead where DDP is either the lead Downtown where DDP is either organizer or partner. organizer or partner. the lead organizer or partner. 21 events 17 events YTD 12 events YTD 2. Set and reach an annual fundraising goal for the DDP. 2011-2012 Actual 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Projected Results Raise >$25,000 for DDP activities Raise >$25,000 for DDP activities DDP has reactivated Main Street $7,100 YTD Dover and applied for DDP has reactivated Main Street reinstatement of its 501c3 status Dover and applied for and is awaiting IRS reinstatement of its 501c3 status reinstatement 3. Monitor downtown merchant and business owner satisfaction. 2011-2012 Actual 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Projected Results Increased survey response rate Increased survey response rate and Increase survey response rate and maintained above average maintained above average rating and maintain above average rating. rating

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DOWNTOWN DOVER BUSINESS GROWTH Objective: Promote Downtown Dover as a location for new businesses, and provide support to existing businesses to ensure they survive. Measures: 1. Monitor number of businesses opened in the Downtown Target Area. 2011-2012 Actual 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Projected Results Five new businesses opened with ≥Six new businesses open in ≥Six new businesses open in a net of three new businesses Downtown Target Area – 7 Downtown Target Area - open in Downtown Target Area ≥Four net new businesses open in ≥Four net new businesses open in Downtown Target Area –5 Net Downtown Target Area – 2. Work with property owners and entrepreneurs to fill vacant commercial spaces on Loockerman Street with viable businesses. 2011-2012 Actual 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Projected Results Three vacant commercial spaces ≥Four vacant commercial tenant ≥Four vacant commercial tenant filled spaces filled - Four spaces filled CITY-WIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Objective: Promote Dover as a location for business growth. 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 8.9% unemployment rate in May 7.9% unemployment rate in May 7.1% unemployment rate in 2011 2012 December 2013 2. Monitor number of contacts with small businesses and with out-of-town companies interested in locating in Dover. 2011-2013 Actual 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Projected Results 10 contacts with potential small ≥20 contacts with potential small ≥20 contacts with potential small businesses; businesses; 18 Actual businesses - 8 YTD Ten contacts with out-of-town ≥Ten contacts with out-of-town ≥Ten contacts with out-of-town companies interested in locating companies interested in locating companies interested in locating in Dover in Dover 7 Actual in Dover - 8 YTD

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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 1. 1. Complete a site development master plan for the Garrison tract. This objective is a part of the Citywide Economic Development program and advances the critical success factors of Economic Development and Job Growth. Site development master plan has been completed Measures: a. Secure DEDO’s assistance in marketing the Garrison Tract to site selection companies that contact DEDO regarding locations in Delaware. Met with Delaware Economic Development Secretary Alan Levin and secured a commitment to market the Garrison Tract. b. Continue to assist Calpine and Kvaerner during construction phase. Ongoing. c. Develop request for proposals for the infrastructure improvements at the Garrison Tract and complete the selection process for the contractors to start the infrastructure improvements. Contracts awarded for infrastructure and Notice to Proceed. Selection process has been completed for the water tower. Negotiations completed with Chesapeake Utilities to provide gas service to the remaining thirteen (13) parcels. 2. Promote citywide economic development initiatives. This objective is a part of the Citywide Economic Development program and advances the critical success factors of Economic Development and Job Growth. Measures: a. Attract two prospects to the Garrison Tract by June 30, 2014. Commitment from Uzin Utz to purchase Lot 12 and we are providing information to three other prospects for parcels at the Garrison Tract. b. Continue to improve working relationship with Kent Economic Partnership by providing quarterly updates to the Partnership and working with the Partnership’s Economic Development Committee. This measure is ongoing with no set completion date. c. Attract one serious prospect to the Aero Park by June 30, 2014. d. Update the Job Growth Report of the City’s twelve largest employers including Dover Air Force Base and State Government and provide to Council. Report prepared for Council in January 2014. e. Meet semi-annually with plant managers/owners of the largest employers in the City of Dover to include the Base Commander of Dover Air Force Base. Held Breakfast Meeting with top employers in February 2014. Attend Plant Managers Association Meetings. f. Partner with Kent Economic Partnership to develop a strategy for Food Innovation District in Dover. First advisory committee meeting held in October 10, 2013 and this is an ongoing project. 3. Advance initiatives of the Downtown Dover Partnership. This objective is a part of the Downtown Dover Partnership program and advances the critical success factors of Economic Development and Job Growth. Measures: a. Develop a recruitment strategy to attract new business to downtown with the assistance of the Recruitment Subcommittee of the Economic Development Committee. This is an ongoing project.

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b. Update the marketing brochure which includes a current vacant property list and a map of the downtown district as part of a business recruitment package. Brochure will be provided to commercial realtors and be accessible on the Downtown Dover Partnership website. This is an ongoing project. c. Oversee the completion of the renovation process at 22-24 W Loockerman Street by February 2014. E-ZPass Renovations completed, grand opening will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014. Eighty-five (85) employees will work at this location and retail visits estimated at 1000 per month. d. Assist DDP and local realtors to attract a buyer for the Acme site.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION CHART FISCAL YEAR 2014 Mayor Economic Development Economic Develop. Director (William Neaton) 1 Main Street Coordinator (Ed Perez) 1 Administrative Assistant (Beverly Jackson) 1

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