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ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
MAY 8, 2017 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
THE AGENDA HAS BEEN REVISED TO REMOVE THE FIRE CHIEF’S MONTHLY REPORT
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS BY DOVER HIGH SCHOOL AIR FORCE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER
TRAINING CORPS (AFJROTC)
INVOCATION BY THE MOST REVEREND ELMER N. DAVIS, JR. - WHATCOAT UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH AND DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY GIRL SCOUT TROOPS #505 AND #1090
NATIONAL ANTHEM BY KATHRYN SUTER, DOVER HIGH SCHOOL
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 24, 2017
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2017-05/PRESENTATION - JAMES L. HUTCHISON, SR.
3. OATHS OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY THE HONORABLE WILLIAM L. WITHAM JR.,
RESIDENT JUDGE - SUPERIOR COURT
COUNCIL - AT-LARGE - TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
COUNCIL - FIRST DISTRICT - TANNER WM. POLCE
COUNCIL - SECOND DISTRICT - WILLIAM F. HARE
COUNCIL - THIRD DISTRICT - FRED A. NEIL
COUNCIL - FOURTH DISTRICT - DAVID L. ANDERSON
4. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT/VICE-MAYOR
5. RECESS FOR PHOTOGRAPHS (MAYOR AND COUNCIL)
* 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.
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6. STATE OF THE CITY MESSAGE - MAYOR ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
* 7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - APRIL 25, 2017
A. SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
(1) PRESENTATION - LIGHTS ON, CRIME OUT - RESTORING CENTRAL DOVER
(CHANDA JACKSON, NCALL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THIS PROGRAM)
(2) PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2017-06 - AMENDING CHAPTER 70 - OFFENSES AND
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, SECTION 70-2 - WEAPONS GENERALLY
(SPONSORS: COLE, HUTCHISON, AND NEIL)(SEE ITEM #14-A)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2017-06)
B. UTILITY COMMITTEE
(1) PRESENTATIONS
(A) LOW INCOME RESIDENTIAL UTILITY PROGRAMS UNDER CONSIDERATION OR
APPROVED BY THE DELAWARE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ADVISORY COUNCIL
(EEAC) (CHARLES T. KISTLER)
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(B) PRESENTATION - MUNICIPAL WIFI (ROB NICHOLSON, DELMARVA VOIP)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT MR. NICHOLSON HAVE A FOLLOW-UP
MEETING WITH THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO IDENTIFY THOSE WHO NEED
TO BE AT THE TABLE AND TO SEE WHERE TO GO FROM HERE, AND THAT
MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN ASSIST THE ACTING CITY MANAGER IN THE EFFORTS
TO FACILITATE THE CITY MOVING FORWARD)
(2) ANNUAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT'S REPORT ON THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM - FISCAL YEAR 2016
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF THE REPORT)
C. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
(1) SEED FUNDING REQUEST FROM BIG RIVER FILM CO., LLC FOR A SHORT FILM TO
CELEBRATE THE 300TH YEAR OF DOVER
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED PROVIDING $4,000 INITIAL SEED MONEY TO BIG
RIVER FILM CO. FOR A SHORT FILM TO CELEBRATE THE 300TH YEAR OF DOVER,
THAT IF BIG RIVER FILM COMPANY COMES BACK AND STATES THAT THEY HAVE
RECEIVED ANOTHER $4,000, THE CITY WILL PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $4,000, AND
THAT IF THE CITY OF DOVER PROVIDES THE SEED MONEY, IT WILL BE PUT IN
WRITING THAT THE CITY OF DOVER HAS THE RIGHT TO PROMOTE, MARKET, AND
SHARE THE FILM WITH ITS PARTNERS)
(2) EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS – FISCAL YEAR 2017-2021 AUDIT SERVICES
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THE APPROVAL OF CLIFTONLARSENALLEN LLP FOR
THE AUDIT SERVICES CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED THE FIXED PRICES PROVIDED IN
THE PROPOSAL DATED MARCH 24, 2017)
(3) DOWNTOWN DOVER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) BUDGET AND
ASSESSMENT (TAX) RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND
ASSESSMENT (TAX) RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18, AS PRESENTED)
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* 8. MONTHLY REPORTS - MARCH 2017
A. CITY ASSESSOR’S REPORT
B. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
C. CITY PLANNER’S REPORT
D. CONTROLLER/TREASURER’S BUDGET REPORT
E. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
* 9. QUARTERLY REVIEW OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN (CIP) (JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND
MARCH)
10. 2017/18 CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS
* A. APPOINTED STAFF MEMBERS
(1) CITY ASSESSOR (6) ASSISTANT CONTROLLER/TREASURER
(2) ACTING BUILDING INSPECTOR (7) ASSISTANT TREASURERS
(3) CITY CLERK (8) FIRE MARSHAL
(4) ASSISTANT CITY CLERK (9) CITY SOLICITOR
(5) CONTROLLER/TREASURER (10) DEPUTY CITY SOLICITOR
B. COMPENSATION COMMISSION - TWO-YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE MAY 2019
11. 2017/18 COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS
A. COMMITTEES
(1) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(2) GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN BOARD
(3) LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION SUB-COMMITTEE
(4) OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) BOARD
(5) PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE
(6) POLICE PENSION PLAN - RETIREMENT COMMITTEE
(7) SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION SUB-COMMITTEE
(8) UTILITY SUB-COMMITTEE
B. MISCELLANEOUS
(1) CENTRAL DELAWARE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (LIAISON MEMBERS)
(2) CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE (LIAISON TO KENT COUNTY)
(3) KENT COUNTY TOURISM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (VOTING LIAISON MEMBER)
(4) KENT ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS (VOTING LIAISON
MEMBER)
* 12. 2017/18 MAYORAL ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS
(MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN REQUESTS THAT THESE APPOINTMENTS BE DEFERRED UNTIL
MAY 22, 2017)
A. COMPENSATION COMMISSION
B. DOVER FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
C. DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION
D. DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
E. ELECTION BOARD
F. SILVER LAKE COMMISSION
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* 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-06 AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE - CONTROLLER/TREASURER, ASSISTANT
CONTROLLER/TREASURER, AND ASSISTANT TREASURERS
14. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2017-06
THE FIRST READING IS OFFERED ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. FINAL ACTION BY COUNCIL
WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE SECOND READING ON MAY 22, 2017. THE ORDINANCE IS
AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT
WWW.CITYOFDOVER.COM UNDER "GOVERNMENT," OR BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE AT 736-7008 OR CITYCLERK@DOVER.DE.US.
A. ORDINANCE #2017-06 AMENDING CHAPTER 70 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS, SECTION 70-2 - WEAPONS GENERALLY
(COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE)
15. ACTING CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
16. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
17. ADJOURNMENT
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EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on April 24, 2017 at 7:38 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole, Mr. Hare,
and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Sudler was absent.
Council staff members present were Deputy Police Chief Mailey, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Fire
Chief Carey, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present
(departed at 8:14 p.m.).
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:00 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Slavin declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mr. Steven French stated that the homeless need homes and it was time to do something about this.
He noted that the library and other places were open and could be used as homes for people until
they get jobs.
Mr. Phil McDonald, Sr., 907 Townsend Boulevard, advised that on October 1, 2017, he will have
been at his address for 37 years. He expressed concern about drug traffic on Townsend Boulevard
and Nimitz Road, from one end to the other, starting at the U.S. Gas Station, and noted that he had
personally seen this and brought it to the attention of members of Council in the past, including
Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Neil. Mr. McDonald stated that there were problems at 613 and
616 Nimitz Road. He indicated that the property at 890 Townsend Boulevard had not been inhabited
for a while and its condition was ridiculous and was affecting his property. Mr. McDonald stated
that he pays his taxes and bills on time, does not have criminality in his house or with his family, had
worked all his life, and does the very best he can to live with neighbors. He advised that the biggest
problem he had experienced was with the property at 613 Nimitz and noted that a felon from this
property had been in Mr. McDonald’s yard on one (1) occasion. Mr. McDonald questioned when
the City police or those running the City’s drug operation would do something on Townsend
Boulevard.
Mr. McDonald also expressed concern about the possibility of selling the City’s power generation,
stating that he had discussed this with members of Council. He explained that the money that comes
from those who buy power from Dover goes into the General Fund and is used for many things that
people are unaware of. Mr. McDonald advised that these funds subsidize the citizens and asked
members not to vote to sell power generation.
Mr. Steven Hall stated that he was present on behalf of the homeless, noting that when he spoke to
members regarding this issue previously he was dealing with a lot of emotionalism, and noted that
he had overcome an emotional breakdown because of homelessness. He advised that he was in a
meeting this week where an individual informed him that there were processes underway, and this
gave him hope. Mr. Hall indicated that they had come to many meetings to let members know how
important it is for the homeless to have a home and expressed thanks for each of those opportunities
to come before Council, stating that they had survived the winter. He indicated that he had been told
that members were thinking about this issue and meetings were underway, and he stated his hope
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that he would be able to sit on the couch, drink iced tea, watch sports on Saturday, and enjoy the
luxuries of his home. Mr. Hall expressed his understanding that members’ hands were tied;
however, he stated that he had faith in them and believed the process was about to end.
Ms. Katrina Stubbs stated that she is in temporary housing and had a contingent offer of a full-time,
permanent position; however, there were other homeless ladies who are unable to get into a shelter
or low-income housing. She advised that although tiny houses might not end homelessness, they
would at least be a solution for individuals like herself, who are not able to get into low-income
housing or shelters. Ms. Stubbs asked members to look into resources to help with tiny homes.
Mr. Eric Abernathy stated that he was present to advocate for the homeless and that, since they first
started coming to meetings, he had been watching facial expressions and seeing caring and concern,
and he knew that God was changing hearts. He stated that when they first started coming they were
rejected and no one wanted to hear what they had to say; however, this had changed because God
was in control, was changing hearts and minds, and had taken a hand in things. Mr. Abernathy
stated that homelessness in the State of Delaware must be eliminated and that folks should be
homeless only because they want to and not because they have to.
Pastor Aaron Appling concurred with Mr. Abernathy, noting that Mr. Abernathy is a retired veteran.
In response to Pastor Appling, Mr. Abernathy stated that he is 65 years old. Pastor Appling informed
members that Mr. Abernathy works seven (7) days per week in the City for free and is a hero of the
City. He noted that he and Mr. Abernathy scramble to get gas money so they can pick people up and
bring them out, and he commended Mr. Abernathy and others who work in the City. He advised
members that “Hope deferred makes the heart sick,” and that there was a lot of good conversation
and excitement among people on the streets, which was giving life to those without a home, shelter,
or anything to lean on or grasp hold of for the future. Pastor Appling indicated that if due diligence
is not used to get something accomplished and the homeless are back on the streets again with no
hope, there could be a strong backlash in the opposite direction. He advised that homelessness can
be ended in the State if homes are built for people at affordable rates.
Pastor Appling also advised that a 19-year-old young black man from his church was pulled over and
had 18 grams of marijuana on him, which he stated was a legal amount. He stated that this
individual should have received a citation but was put in jail, and they tried to put distribution
charges on him. Pastor Appling noted that if the law says that a person can have a legal amount of
marijuana on them and young men are being arrested in our city, especially black and brown men,
this would be unjust and not right, and they would start stepping up and saying something about it.
Pastor Appling informed members that he had been a victim of the war on drugs and had a three-and-
a-half-year sentence when he was 19 years old because of mandatory minimums for a quarter ounce
of marijuana, which almost ruined his life. He noted that he was effective today in the City and State
and questioned how many young men's lives would continue to be ruined because of the need to
make a check mark in a quota of drug arrests. Pastor Appling encouraged members to see that the
law is fairly administered.
Mr. Corey Berry stated that the last time he was present he spoke about the Constitution and he was
once again speaking for everyone. He advised that he was at the unemployment office on the
seventh of this month and he noted that there are significant barriers to employment for those who
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are members of the armed forces in transition; those who are special, disabled, or homeless; those
who are recently separated and unemployed for 27 or more weeks; offenders or those currently
released from incarceration; those with no high school diploma or GED; those who are low income,
spouses or other caregivers of wounded, ill, or injured family members, or those who are18 to 24
years of age. Mr. Berry stated that he was glad that he serves a higher God and that this did not apply
to him. He explained that he is homeless but was thankful to have acquired two (2) part-time jobs
and he stated that he wondered why the rules does not allow for change.
Mr. Charles Jones stated that he was present with the church and explained that God had given each
of us a soul and noted that those who think they are damned or suicidal should realize that they have
a soul inside that is gifted by God. He explained that an agency called Resources for Human
Development (RHD) placed him in an apartment in Towne Point when he first moved to Dover, and
he was informed that the previous occupant had been smearing feces on the walls. Mr. Jones
discovered immediately that he had been placed with a roommate who was a drug addict and brought
drug addicts into their home, and he stated that RHD did not act when Mr. Jones informed them that
there was a drug dealer living for months with another RHD patient in an apartment above him. He
stated that they would not let him have a pet or allow a woman to live with him, although pets are
allowed for non-disabled people in Towne Point. Mr. Jones indicated that they would not give him
a key to the laundry room, he cleaned his clothes in the bathtub and smelled of mildew, and he tried
to remain clean but could not. He stated that he was no longer living there; however, they would not
give him a statement of his bank account and they control his money. Mr. Jones advised that they
say that he is incompetent to drive a car, although he feels that he is perfectly competent, and that
he is homeless and eats food out of a can.
Ms. Sherri Bailey, Wilmington, Delaware, stated that she was present on behalf of her mother,
Ms. Betty Stevenson, in regard to her home on South Lakeview Drive. She indicated that they were
very much in support of the Evaluation of Bids - South Lakeview Drive Drainage Improvement
Project scheduled for consideration later in the evening. Ms. Bailey stated that there had been a
long-term flooding problem since the mid-1980's that had grown worse every year. She explained
that water floods the end of Lakeview Drive and had done a great deal of damage and erosion to their
family's property and the property next door. Ms. Bailey noted that water had come across the yard
as far as the house at times and expressed concern about additional damage that might be caused to
the foundation. She advised that her mother had been in constant touch with the City over many
years, and she herself became involved in 2013. Ms. Bailey thanked Mr. Scott Koenig, former City
Manager, as well as Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Manager, and Mr. Winter Wong, Civil
Engineer, Public Works Department, for their work and effort toward solving this issue. She also
expressed appreciation for the help and direction of former City Council members Mr. David Bonar
and Mr. Sean Lynn. Ms. Bailey urged Council to approve the bid before them tonight, noting that
it had been nearly 32 years and they would like to see the problem solved.
Ms. Sue Harris stated that they would continue to come and visit Council week after week, month
after month, trying to offer information, ideas, suggestions, and help, noting that they were still
exactly where they were nine (9) months ago, except for the work that Victory Church had been
doing. She indicated that the appointment of a blue-ribbon panel appeared to be a great step in the
right direction, but until a plan was proposed and accepted by this body, they were still exactly where
they were. Ms. Harris advised that Port Hope and Victory Church were invited to the Penn’s
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Landing area of Philadelphia about a month ago to speak to a youth group on homelessness and tiny
house villages, as well as Sussex County, and it was embarrassing trying to explain to other people,
states, and municipalities that their own City Council was not supporting their efforts. Ms. Harris
indicated that a few weeks ago a large group came from North or South Carolina to help Victory
Church to feed the homeless of Dover for a week. Ms. Harris commented that it was sad that Pastor
Appling travels to the Philippines to help feed and care for the poor as mission work, and another
group comes to feed the homeless in Dover, Delaware. She noted that the United Nations’ Feed the
Children program had even acknowledged the efforts of Victory Church.
Ms. Harris stated that the Diamond State Community Land Trust and a group of 50 individuals were
awarded $750,000 in 2012 from Sussex County due to discriminatory housing practices. She
indicated that those in that area did not like the kind of people being proposed for an affordable
housing project and the County agreed with them but lost and, as a result, the Diamond State
Community Land Trust and the 50 individuals got the affordable housing project as well as
$750,000. Ms. Harris stated that attempts to house people who, for the most part, are considered
handicapped by the Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA)
is protected by federal statute, and the right for churches to feed and shelter people is protected by
the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. She indicated that they continue to walk
a passive and cooperative path in the hopes that they will never have to take other paths. She
expressed her wish that everyone present would think more about how to cooperatively work
together to get something done, instead of trying to figure out a way to stop them. Ms. Harris
advised that she had been asked to be on the blue-ribbon panel and would be present as part of this
panel on the following day at the Dover Public Library to present tiny houses and to answer
questions. She invited everybody to come, listen to what is said, and ask questions.
Mr. Jonathan Tyler stated that he and his girlfriend had been homeless for some time, were not in
a shelter, and were denied hotel vouchers because they have no kids and are not disabled. He
indicated that they qualified for the assessment for rapid rehousing when they were in a shelter;
however, it had been about three (3) months and they had not heard anything, and he questioned how
long they needed to wait for a third party to help them obtain a place to stay. Mr. Tyler noted that
he was willing and ready to work but needed help with obtaining housing.
Ms. Cynthia Quevedo informed members that she is homeless and was 100% behind everyone who
had spoken. She stated that something must be done before summer because there would be
problems and more homeless people on the streets.
The invocation was given by Bishop Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 10, 2017
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 10, 2017 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Lewis and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
PRESENTATION - CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - MEMBERS OF COFFEE FOR
CHANGE - MIDNIGHT ROAST COFFEE SHOP - WESLEY COLLEGE CENTER
The City Clerk Read the following Certificate of Recognition into the record:
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
presented to
the Members of Coffee for Change
In January 2017, the vision of a student organization known as “Coffee for Change” came to fruition
when the Midnight Roast Coffee Shop opened its doors in the basement of the Faculty Lounge in
the Wesley College Center. Profits from the sale of low-cost beverages have been turned into
donations to organizations that help the underprivileged in the greater Dover area, including Central
Delaware Habitat for Humanity, Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, and The Shepherd Place.
The City of Dover commends the following students, who spearheaded this initiative, for their
commitment to making a difference by giving back to the community:
Ed Brandenburg Kenny Ciccoli Kelsey Fitzpatrick Betty Lee Austin Luna
The City of Dover also recognizes all members of the Wesley College faculty, administration, and
community who supported the students in implementing this innovative approach to public service,
including the following individuals:
Wanda Anderson Dr. Angela D’Antonio Kevin Hartley
Dr. Jack Barnhardt Chris Dixon Stephanie Mackara
Walt Beaupre Howard Flamm Frankie Martin
Paul Copeland Professor Victor Greto Kristian Neal
Mike Dacko Jessica Hansen
April 24, 2017
Mayor Christiansen expressed appreciation for Wesley College as an institution of higher learning
and for its efforts and generosity in helping those in need in the City.
President Robert Clark II, Wesley College, thanked the Mayor, Council, and the collective members
of the Wesley College family who were present and who were representative of all aspects of the
Dover community. He expressed pride in his students, faculty, and staff, noting that this was just
a small indication of the positive change that can happen when people come together.
President Clark advised that the things that happened at the campus were initiated by students and
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benefit not only the college but the community. He thanked the City of Dover for recognizing
Wesley’s worth, which was reflected in their students, faculty, and staff.
PRESENTATION - MAYOR'S SELECTION FOR THE JEFFERSON AWARDS LEAD360
CHALLENGE
Mayor Christiansen advised that earlier in the day he attended a luncheon for the Jefferson
Foundation, which was founded by Sam Beard and a number of others and honors young people who
had given back to the State. He stated that, over the last 45 years, millions of hours and dollars had
been given to the community on behalf of these young people and the people who went before them.
Mr. Kenny Monroe stated that he is a sophomore at the University of Dover studying
entrepreneurship and innovative technology and is also an intern for the Jefferson Awards
Foundation. He reviewed a presentation, entitled, “LEAD360 Awards Ceremony,” (Exhibit #1)
explaining that LEAD360 is one (1) of the largest youth service contests in America and offers an
opportunity for young people to get involved and positively impact their communities. Mr. Monroe
stated that this year seven (7) Delaware mayors promoted LEAD360 in their cities, and he expressed
thanks to Dover for participating.
Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Monroe, Ms. Mallory Stratton, and Ms. Michele Fidance
presented awards, as follows:
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Reagan and Payton Garnsey who hosted Alex's Lemonade Stand for the past six (6)
years and all and collected funds to be donated to benefit children with cancer.
Caesar Rodney High School - Jobs for Delaware Graduates (JDG) Positive Post-it
Notes
Mr. Monroe noted that representatives from this organization were unable to attend.
Aspira & Spanish Club at Dover High - Help Haiti
Aspira and Spanish Club students at Dover High School helped to relieve the
suffering of those in Haiti by collecting cans of food, clothes, shoes, and personal
items to be donated.
Positive Outcomes Charter School JDG - Canned Food Drive
Students at Positive Outcomes Charter School collected over 500 pounds of food to
help out the less fortunate over the holiday season.
Positive Outcomes JDG, Smyrna Middle School JDG, Chipman Middle School
JDG, and Milford Central Academy JDG - Parks & Community Clean Up
Students from four (4) JDG middle school programs came together to give back to
a nature preserve. Despite the frigid temperatures, students joined together to save
wildlife trapped in the middle, restore historic buildings, and remove invasive plants.
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Landon Bailey - iMove and iGive
The iMove program makes an impact on younger individuals in inner-city schools
every spring semester through mentorship. As a result of the program, 10 young men
successfully passed the sixth and seventh grades, while increasing their drive for
service and leadership in the community and at home. The iGive program is a
clothing drive that collected dress socks, ties, and belts for men in need of
professional clothing who cannot afford them on their own.
The Holy Cross Knitting Club
The Holy Cross Knitting Club is an organization of students in first through eighth
grades who made hats for cancer patients, overseas military personnel, and many
other deserving individuals. Since the group formed, over 1,850 hats have been
hand-made.
Lift2Africa
Lift2Africa was selected by Mayor Christiansen as this year’s top project and
impacted over 500 children in Cameroon. Because of Lift2Africa’s contribution,
King's Way International College in Cameroon had over 500 books to add to their
new library.
Mr. Monroe noted that there were over nine (9) LEAD360 projects for the City of Dover, with a total
financial impact of more than $110,000. He thanked all organizations across Delaware who were
2016 Phase 2 activation participants and recognized two (2) groups from Dover, noting that Martina
Duffy and her volunteers packed 20 backpacks of toiletries that were donated to People's Place, and
William Henry Middle School’s Stars Program was a Delaware winner for the maximum impact for
the Teddy-Grams for Troops project. He thanked University of Delaware Parking Services, the
William Henry Middle School Stars Program, and Seaford High School JDG for going above and
beyond to activate last year's winning service projects. Mr. Monroe also commended Emma’s Art
Cart project to provide art supplies for kids on every floor of every hospital, Ronald McDonald
house, community center, family homeless shelter, or afterschool care program. He explained that,
as a young cancer patient, Emma found that art therapy helped her heal through chemotherapy,
radiation, and brain surgery and that nothing gave her more joy than giving art supplies to other kids
inside and outside hospitals. Mr. Monroe advised that Emma’s project was chosen in February from
5,000 projects and ideas submitted during their social media contest. He encouraged everyone
around the State of Delaware to activate this project for maximum impact during 2017. Mr. Monroe
stated that awards will be given out in 2018 to those who have the largest impact in their community
and suggested that those who plan to activate Emma’s Art Cart contact Ms. Michelle Fidance or
Ms. Mallory Stratton to obtain easy, step-by-step guidance for the project.
Mr. Monroe invited community members of all ages to participate in this national service movement
and to visit the LEAD360 website to learn more about how to get involved. He noted that they
would track the collective impact of the project over the course of the year, and those who make the
largest impact will be given a Jefferson Award. Mr. Monroe thanked everyone for coming and
Mayor Christiansen for supporting the challenge.
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PRESENTATION - CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN
FINANCIAL REPORTING - COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016
The Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting was awarded to the City of Dover for the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2016. Mayor Christiansen and Mr. Hare presented
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, with the Certificate, and Mayor Christiansen expressed
pride in this accomplishment.
Mrs. Mitchell thanked everyone for the recognition, noting that this was the 32nd consecutive year
that this award was received by the City of Dover, which was initially received during her first tenure
in the Finance Department from 1978 to 1989. She stated that she was proud of the Finance
Department staff, noting that Mrs. Tracy Lisiecki, Financial Reporting & Accounting Manager, leads
this effort and staff puts in a lot of hard work to achieve this award each year.
PROCLAMATION - MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, it is through the strength and resilience of our military spouses that our troops willingly
accept their mission to serve and protect our country and loved ones, knowing that the relentless
courage of their spouses will prevail, and that the prayers of their spouses and all of their supporters
will help them get through the darkest of times; and
WHEREAS, military spouses must endure hardships resulting from separation from their loved
ones, including the added responsibilities of maintaining home and family and stress from not
knowing the fate of the troops overseas. Military spouses should be applauded for their continued
support and patriotism while the difficulties they face show no mercy and do not discriminate among
ranks; and
WHEREAS, former President Ronald Reagan established Military Spouse Appreciation Day in
1984 and U.S. Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger established the Friday before Mother's Day
as a nationally recognized day of observance of the powerful difference spouses make in the lives
of our service members.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 12, 2017 as MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION
DAY in the City of Dover and encourage all citizens to be cognizant of the plight of military spouses
and show support by offering friendship, empathy, and understanding, realizing that they are making
daily sacrifices for their country.
Mayor Christiansen advised that the tradition of a military spouse goes back to the French and Indian
War, through the Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, World Wars I and II, Spanish-American War,
and all the other conflicts defending the freedoms and liberties of this country. He stated that the
military spouses and their children are the unsung heroes who kept the home fires burning and
expressed appreciation for their contributions.
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Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Anderson recognized Colonel Doug Hall and Mr. Rob Hall;
Tech Sergeant Justin Gann and Mrs. Kendall Gann; and Captain Ricardo Morales and
Mrs. Kristen Morales for their service.
Colonel Doug Hall stated that spouses are truly airmen who do not receive recognition with uniforms
or medals. He stated that the U.S. is a great nation that has an amazing military, and it is the
significant bedrock of support that makes the military so great. On behalf of all the mission partners
that call Dover and Dover Air Force Base home, he expressed thanks for honoring military spouses.
Colonel Hall stated that he and his husband had loved their time in the City of Dover, noting that
Dover had opened its arms on every occasion to support them, and he stated his thanks for every
airman, including active duty, reserves, partners, and National Guard brothers in the Army and Air
Force in Delaware.
Councilman Hare stated that the Delaware Military Support Organization supports the needs of all
men and women serving on active duty in Delaware, regardless of the branch of service. He
indicated that once he found out that a little girl had asked for a Barbie doll for Christmas and that
her mother, whose husband had been deployed, could not afford it, he decided that he would not let
that happen again. Mr. Hare explained that when the organization’s 501(c)(3) status was approved,
their first donation was to the Military Spouses Organization, and quite a few spouses had been
helped since then. He noted that their annual fundraiser was scheduled for next Saturday and invited
everyone to come. Mr. Hare advised that items would be auctioned, there would be free food, and
a letter of appreciation written by a spouse would be read.
Councilman Anderson noted that those who are at home also serve, stating that he was glad the City
of Dover was recognizing those who are serving in a very important way.
Mr. Slavin extended members’ wishes to his daughter-in-law, noting that his son is on active duty
as a Captain in the Air Force at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. He noted that they were
expecting Mr. Slavin’s first grandchild and someone had commented to him that they were out there
all by themselves. Mr. Slavin had responded that they were not by themselves since there is a big
community out there, and he expressed thanks.
PUBLIC HEARING - ALLEY ABANDONMENT (UNIMPROVED/PAPER) - BETWEEN
29 NORTH KIRKWOOD STREET AND 434, 440, 442, 444, AND 452 FULTON STREET
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider abandonment of an
unimproved/paper alley located between 29 North Kirkwood Street and 434, 440, 442, 444, and 452
Fulton Street.
During the Council Committee of the Whole/Utility Committee meeting of March 28, 2017,
members were advised that Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity had requested the abandonment
of an unimproved alley located between their property at 29 North Kirkwood Street and properties
located north of the alley at 434, 440, 442, 444, and 452 Fulton Street. Members referred the
request back to staff.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, stated that staff went back to the area, surveyed the
alley, and determined that there was encroachment in the alley, including growth, buildings, and a
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fence on the Fulton Street side. She explained that this had been discussed with legal counsel and,
after taking into account the information obtained through the Public Works Department staff, legal
counsel, and discussion items from the Council Committee of the Whole/Utility Committee, staff
recommended: 1) abandoning the entire alley to 29 N. Kirkwood Street (Habitat for Humanity) less
the fenced area currently utilized by 452 Fulton Street (to be abandoned to 452 Fulton Street).
Should other northern property owners feel they have a legitimate encroachment claim the claimant
should proceed with establishing the elements of adverse possession, and 2) allow Habitat for
Humanity to absorb all costs for alley abandonment as offered at the Council Committee of the
Whole/Utility Committee meeting and referenced in the minutes.
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Dan Simpson, Executive Director, Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, stated that they were
in favor and appreciative of the recommendation.
There being no one else present wishing to speak, Mr. Slavin declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Neil moved to accept staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Anderson.
Mr. Anderson thanked the parties at Habitat for Humanity and staff for working out the details and
concerns. He stated that this looked like a very sound proposal.
Mr. Slavin asked that a clerical amendment be made, if the makers of the motion were amenable,
to direct staff to prepare a resolution of abandonment and authorize the Council President to sign that
resolution without further presentation to City Council. Mr. Neil and Mr. Anderson agreed to the
amendment.
The motion to accept staff’s recommendation to: 1) abandon the entire alley to
29 N. Kirkwood Street (Habitat for Humanity) less the fenced area currently utilized by
452 Fulton Street (to be abandoned to 452 Fulton Street); should other northern property
owners feel they have a legitimate encroachment claim the claimant should proceed with
establishing the elements of adverse possession; 2) allow Habitat for Humanity to absorb all
costs for alley abandonment as offered at the Council Committee of the Whole/Utility
Committee meeting and referenced in the minutes; and that the Council President be
authorized to sign the resolution without further presentation to City Council was carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - APRIL 11, 2017
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on April 11, 2017 at
6:00 p.m., with Council President Slavin presiding. Members of Council present
were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Lewis
and Mr. Hare were absent. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings
were Ms. Arndt and Mr. Blakeman (Utility). Mayor Christiansen was also present.
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UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee meeting was held with Chairman Cole presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and
unanimously carried.
Presentation - Energy Efficiency Program Proposal by Delaware Municipal
Electric Corporation (DEMEC)
Mr. Pat McCullar, President, Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC)
advised that DEMEC is a joint action agency that provides generation, transmission,
and technical services to eight (8) municipal distribution systems in the State of
Delaware, which are DEMEC’s owners. He explained that DEMEC is a not-for-
profit company, everything that they do is for the benefit of the eight (8) municipal
utilities that own DEMEC, and they would be very thrilled to have Dover be
the ninth utility to own it. Mr. McCullar stated that they had been invited to present
their recommendation and program to meet the intent of the State of Delaware's
energy efficiency goals in a cost effective manner.
Mr. McCullar stated that DEMEC supported Dover's current efforts to explore all
avenues available to increase energy efficiency and to lower the cost of operating its
municipal utility, and noted that one (1) immediately available option was to switch
to DEMEC, being the full requirement Load Serving Entity (LSE) for the City of
Dover, as the other eight (8) municipal electric utilities had done in the past. He
noted that, in addition to gaining the potential advantage of DEMEC’s rates, this
switch would largely eliminate Dover's power supply acquisition costs from the cost
of services currently being provided by third parties under contract. Mr. McCullar
indicated that the switch would also eliminate a major management responsibility
and work requirement costs, while the City would maintain full control and
ownership of the electric utility. He advised that DEMEC was available at any time
to discuss this in further detail.
Mr. Scott Lynch, Vice President of Asset Development, DEMEC, stated that the
evening’s presentation was the product of about two (2) years worth of work. He
explained that DEMEC was approached by its members to see what other program
offerings they could provide, and one (1) of them was energy efficiency. Mr. Lynch
advised that, in October of 2016, the DEMEC Board requested a formal presentation
and recommendation for consideration, and the Energy Efficiency Program Proposal
was presented during their meeting in November 2016. Mr. Lynch noted that in
December the Board took action to state that the next step in the process would be
to bring this program before the local regulatory bodies for consideration, and engage
with American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP). Mr. Lynch indicated that AMP’s
program had been evaluated by DEMEC against other programs of this type around
the country and was probably the best program Mr. Lynch had ever seen. He stated
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that the program had a lot of benefits due to its quality and its shared nature, which
was designed specifically to help municipalities.
Mr. Randy Corbin, Assistant Vice President of Energy Efficiency, AMP, advised that
they are a joint action agency with 135 members in nine (9) states and were proud to
have DEMEC as one (1) of those members. He explained that they had been
working with DEMEC on the Energy Efficiency Program for two (2) years, and he
and Mr. Dave Cawley, Business Development Manager, Efficiency Smart, had been
working on it for 10 years. Mr. Corbin noted that in 2007 they began working on an
energy efficiency program for AMP’s members, in an effort to achieve their goal of
1% annual energy savings for subscribing members by 2015. He indicated that, as
a joint action agency, they offer a subscription and cannot force any of their members
to participate in any of their programs, explaining that members have to sign up and
pay a fee. Mr. Corbin advised that education is very laborious and much more
difficult than his previous work as a regulator for the Illinois Commission.
Mr. Corbin explained that he and Mr. Dave Cawley came up with the Efficiency
Smart Program, noting that Mr. Cawley is the implementation contractor and works
for the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC). He noted that they signed
a contract with VEIC to implement the program in 2010 and started offering services
in 2011. Mr. Corbin advised that their first three (3) years ran from 2011 - 2013 and
they were proud to hit 150% of their three-year target. He indicated that they lowered
their price and set a higher target for the second three (3) years, which they had just
finished, and hit approximately 150% of their three-year target again.
Mr. Corbin and Mr. Cawley reviewed a presentation entitled, “Energy Efficiency
Program Proposal for Dover, DE.” In summarizing the presentation, Mr. Cawley
reviewed the Benefits & Costs for the City of Dover and noted that the proposal was
based on the characteristics of Dover as a community. He indicated that the objective
of the program would be to save a quarter percent of the annual electricity sales for
each year, for a three-year period, which would save 5,660 MWh of electricity. Mr.
Cawley stated that when energy efficiency measures are installed, they have a
measured life and, on average for a program like this, this measured life would be
approximately 12 years; therefore, over the life of these efficiency measures, 66,870
MWh would be saved. He noted that the offering to save this quarter percent was
based on a unit price of 90 cents per MWh sold, resulting in an annual fee of
approximately $679,000 to the community. Mr. Cawley advised that over a three-
year program, this would be a little more than $2,000,000. He explained that the
benefit would be the avoided energy, the avoided peak demand and capacity charges,
the transmission and distribution charges, etc. Mr. Cawley advised that the program
could also help to defer investment in new distribution equipment. He indicated that
these kinds of benefits would deliver a benefit to cost ratio of two (2) to one (1);
therefore, there would be $2.00 of benefit for every $1.00 dollar invested in the
program. Mr. Cawley indicated that it would also provide a levelized cost over the
life of the savings of approximately $30 per MWh and, relative to other new power
supply, this would be two (2) to three (3) times cheaper than new power supply.
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Mr. Sudler asked what the nearest city to Dover was where this service had been
provided and how that city was presently doing. Responding, Mr. Cawley advised
that his company, VEIC, manages the program in Washington, DC. He explained
that they had started services in 2011 and their contract with the Department of
Environment and Energy for the District of Columbia had just been renewed for
another five (5) years.
Mr. Sudler asked if the District of Columbia had any major concerns with the product
being provided. Responding, Mr. Cawley indicated that the District of Columbia was
very much interested in seeing that low-income citizens would be able to receive the
benefits of the program and structured it so that 30% of the money spent in the
program had to be directed to housing and to low-income houses.
Mr. Slavin expressed interest in the program; however, he explained that the City had
a somewhat counterintuitive business model. He indicated that conservation on the
part of the customers reduces the City’s revenues, which threatens its ability to
transfer profit from the utility over to the General Fund and puts pressure on taxes.
Mr. Slavin advised that he personally felt that this had held the City back on
conservation efforts over the years because there was no internal reward for
conservation, which causes problems elsewhere, and spills into the lack of economic
development incentives. He noted that this had been hinted at in the presentation,
with the return ratio of two (2) to one (1), avoiding energy usage altogether, and peak
issues. Mr. Slavin asked how other municipalities who found themselves in the same
kind of scenario had approached this.
In response to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Corbin advised that they had served 54 communities
over six (6) years and that he thought that every community was worried about
whether their electric fund would be harmed. He stated that many of these
communities had participated for the entire six (6) years and not a single one had said
that their electric fund was harmed to a significant degree. Mr. Corbin explained
that, at the level they were approaching it, the intensity of energy efficiency was
saving a quarter percent of sales a year and was only addressing and cutting growth,
and not the base sales. He stated that in many of these communities, three (3), four
(4), or five (5) businesses constitute 30% - 40% of their sales. Mr. Corbin stated that
sales could drop even more precipitously if these businesses are not made more
competitive and they cut back or leave the community. He noted that, in many
instances, by cutting their operating costs these businesses had actually increased
sales and came out of the Great Recession more competitive, and he cited two (2)
examples. Mr. Corbin advised that Airstream makes recreational vehicles in Jackson
Center, Ohio, and this product suffered in the Great Recession. He stated that
Airstream did a couple of projects with his organization, came out of the Great
Recession in a far more competitive position, and had now attracted their frame
manufacturer into Jackson Center. Mr. Corbin indicated that they had basically
reduced some of Jackson Center's growth but not their base sales, and now their
electric fund was growing. Likewise, he stated that Allstate has a big data center in
one of the communities participating in the program, and it was losing business to
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another data center in the Allstate company. Mr. Corbin explained that data centers
are huge energy users. He noted that this center did a couple of projects, cut their
energy by 20%, and could then bid and take business away from other data centers
in the Allstate family. He advised that they were far more competitive and had
actually grown; therefore, this program could grow sales, rather than reducing them,
and this had been the experience of communities they had helped over the last six (6)
years.
Mr. Cawley noted that it had been discussed that efficiency measures last 12 years
on average. He indicated that this meant that the program would help to keep rates
lower because the City would have to purchase less new power supply. Mr. Cawley
indicated that efficiency in that regard helps to mitigate future rate increases and ends
up being a benefit for everybody who is on the system.
Mr. Blakeman commented that it had been mentioned that light bulbs could be
purchased for $5.00 and sold for $1.00 and asked if the City could do this.
Responding, Mr. Cawley advised that the program takes care of this. He noted that
it is a turnkey program and they provide everything, from working with the vendors
who would sell the product to working with the manufacturers to broker the deals so
that the product is there. Mr. Cawley stated that some parties are interested in
promotion, noting that getting people to participate is key, so they try to use all the
media outlets that they can, including bill inserts, messages in the billing, social
media, and co-op advertising.
Mr. Blakeman questioned where the $4.00 would come from. Mr. Cawley responded
that this is part of the fee for the program, which helps to buy down the cost and is
an incentive. He explained that the manufacturer provides the light bulbs to the
retailer, and Mr. Cawley’s organization just helps to reduce the cost of the product
to the retailer so they can sell it at a lower price. Mr. Blakeman asked if this goes
into the fee, and Mr. Cawley stated that it did.
Responding to Mr. Blakeman regarding the location of call centers, Mr. Cawley
advised that they have three (3) different locations and, depending on the size of the
program, they may need a call center in Delaware. He noted that most of their staff
for the program would be located in Delaware. Mr. Cawley indicated that they are
currently supported out of their offices in Columbus, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and
Vermont. In response to Mr. Blakeman, he indicated that if Dover was in the
program, they would have an account manager in Dover.
Mr. Blakeman asked who would supply people to participate in community events.
In response, Mr. Cawley stated that this relates to account management, and they
have community engagement staff that provides this kind of service, this is covered
in the fee, and there are no additional charges.
Mr. Neil asked if it was possible to do a trial run with some of the City’s businesses
who are concerned about seeing what could be done about electric, or if the City
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would have to pick up the entire package in order to have that done. Responding,
Mr. Corbin stated that they could make themselves available to meet with some of
these businesses if members would like them to better explain what they do. He
indicated that, in order to see what could be done, the first step with key account
managers is usually a walk-through type audit. Mr. Corbin explained that they are
very experienced and can usually walk through a building, do some baseline analysis,
and understand what they need to do. He noted that this usually involves being in the
program.
Mr. Cawley expressed his belief that, in the past, they had an engineer and key
account manager come to communities who were thinking of joining the program.
He noted that they had someone coming to do service and take a look at street lights,
and there may be an opportunity to set up a meeting.
Mr. McCullar stated that there had been meetings with all nine (9) of the municipal
electric utilities in Delaware. He advised that they had commitments to sign up from
Seaford, Newark, New Castle, Clayton, approval was pending from Milford, and
they were waiting on Middletown. Mr. McCullar indicated that they were looking
for everyone to participate in the program. He noted that their number one (1) goal
was to do it efficiently, and they had found over the years that an "all for one, one for
all" approach was the most efficient, since it makes the most efficient use of the
dollars and resources they would bring to apply in every community. Mr. McCullar
advised that there would be community managers for the program and a lot of
customization, so each community would have an opportunity to shape the program
to their unique needs.
In regard to money and how the program would affect a business model,
Mr. McCullar advised that a lot of this had to do with rate design, and everyone
should be looking strongly at rate design in all the communities. He stated that
DEMEC would be putting on a rate design seminar on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at
9:00 a.m., noting that a Saturday morning had been selected because a lot of council
people had indicated that they would like to come but had jobs and were busy.
Mr. McCullar stated that they would discuss what rate designs work in the electric
utility industry of today, stating that, with the right rate design, the City could make
itself fairly immune to the negative impact from the loss of kilowatt hour sales.
Mr. McCullar indicated that this was the way to go because customers were starting
to demand these services, and businesses want ways to be more efficient so they can
become more competitive. He stated that, although businesses want and need lower
rates, being able to show them techniques and technologies to make them more
efficient and lower their cost of production means more to them than their electric
rate, and this is what the program does. Mr. McCullar advised that this is a great
economic development tool for retention of businesses and bringing new businesses
in. He indicated that when the demand for energy from customers is reduced, the
cost of capacity, transmission, and producing the next megawatt of energy is avoided,
and noted that the cost of that next megawatt of energy is going up quite a bit in
today's regulatory environment. Mr. McCullar explained that the margin gets larger
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as more power is produced, so it is better to save money for the end-use customers
and to save the cost of the City’s utility having to produce the next megawatt.
Mr. Anderson asked for an explanation of the nature and extent of the LED streetlight
conversion benefit and if there were grants that help reduce the cost to the
municipality. Responding, Mr. Cawley stated that, in working with municipalities
in the Efficient Smart Program, no special grants had been needed. He noted that
they provide both the technical assistance to help design the technology going in and
the financial incentives to the community to help offset some of the costs of the LED
streetlights. Mr. Cawley advised that they had worked with at least a half a dozen
communities in the Efficiency Smart Program in the Ohio program and were trying
to find out if there were more communities that were interested in order to expand
the program. He indicated they were considering putting together a contracting
program to put out a bid for multiple cities to see if they could obtain cost reductions
from suppliers and contractors for the installation of the work, and this was currently
under development.
Mr. McCullar noted that they have an aggressive LED streetlight retrofit program for
the communities in the DEMEC group, and Mr. Lynch was their resident expert in
making that happen.
Mr. Lynch advised that their members were looking at ways to save energy that
would go after their costs, and one (1) way was to look at street lighting, which is a
cost burden to the community. He stated that they work to bring economies of scale
together by bulk purchasing the power of multiple municipalities to lower the cost
of LED lights. Mr. Lynch indicated that the City of Newark took tremendous
advantage of that program and changed out over almost 2,000 of their LED
streetlights, and reducing this portion of their load was a direct benefit to the
community. He explained that other communities saw this and became a part of it
themselves. Mr. Lynch advised that they found that there was a direct benefit with
the initial pilot program and, even without a grant, the LED lights were much more
effective than lights that burn out more quickly. He noted that LED lights meant that
they did not have to roll out a truck, there was safety in not having to have a worker
out on the lights, and this made the project worthwhile. Mr. Lynch advised that this
had already been done in DEMEC. He indicated that this was offered to the City of
Dover and DEMEC stood ready to assist the City with the initial pilot. He explained
that bringing forth this program would help further that effort.
Mr. Hutchison asked how long they had been working with Newark with the LED
street light program, and Mr. Lynch advised that they had done this approximately
two (2) years ago. Mr. Lynch indicated that they got the product in at the end of 2015
and it was fully installed by approximately February 2016. Mr. Hutchison asked how
long it takes to get the product once it is identified that a municipality wants to
proceed. Responding, Mr. Lynch stated his belief that the order was placed in late
November and the product was received from the vendor in the first part of January.
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Mr. McCullar explained that they already had contracts with vendors, had gone
through a couple of phases of installation, and vendors had held the prices for about
a year-and-a-half through each phase of it. He noted that the maintenance costs for
these lights go down tremendously since they last multiple years, as opposed to high-
pressure sodium lights, and a truck does not have to roll out periodically to maintain
them, which is a big cost savings. Mr. Corbin noted that LED street lights are
available that have a 10-year warranty, which indicates a high faith that the lights will
not have to be replaced for 10 years.
Mr. Blakeman advised that the City of Dover thought this was such a good idea that
they had been using these kinds of lights for several years. He noted that all new and
replacement lights are this type and they can be seen on Route 8; however, he
expressed appreciation for the help.
Ms. Arndt questioned if funding for rebates would come from the annual fee or if this
would be a pass-through from federal grants. Responding, Mr. Corbin stated that this
is included in the fee.
Mr. McCullar noted that they do not rely on any additional federal grant or local grant
money, stating that they designed the program based on the ability to stand alone if
they are going to have to do it themselves. However, he stated that they will obtain
grant money if they can.
Mr. Lynch added that they made sure to include in the program a component that the
contractors would look for other availabilities for funding, and the purpose of the
program was not to supplant those programs but to complement them. He noted that
if there was a means to take an incentive that the State is offering, those dollars could
be used in efforts that were not being funded.
Mr. Anderson questioned if there had been progress in getting efficiency in helping
to meet some of the State’s Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Responding,
Mr. McCullar stated that there would be a benefit since the State’s RPS is based off
the amount of KWh sales that a municipality consumes. He noted that when the
number of sales and the costs are reduced through efficiency, the compliance cost for
renewables is also reduced, so they work hand in hand.
Mr. Anderson asked how the program works when it comes to key accounts
management and how often the City could expect to have access to someone. He
asked if they would have a certain number of people in Delaware who would go
around and help those who need it. Responding, Mr. Cawley stated that, with a full
complement of all nine (9) communities, it would be reasonable for them to have two
(2) or three (3) dedicated account managers, with each serving two (2) or three (3)
communities, noting that size would make a difference. He explained that their
program currently has four (4) key account managers serving 25 communities that
are spread out over a three-hour drive in either direction. Mr. Cawley advised that
they are there every month and have regular meetings, usually with the utility
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manager, but sometimes with city managers. He advised that these individuals could
go over the progress of the program, discuss directional priorities, and coordinate on
publicity. Mr. Cawley stated that they would co-brand things, and the City’s emblem
could be included with the program emblem on advertising and communications, so
that there would be instant recognition that the City was offering the service.
Mr. McCullar explained that DEMEC would be working very closely with the
program, noting that Mr. Lynch’s title is Vice President of Asset Development. He
explained that they consider energy efficiency to be an asset, just like a generation
plant would be, and they would be working very closely with Efficiency Smart. He
stated that their own people, including Mr. Lynch and others, would be available to
work with each of the communities to make sure that the program is successful.
Mr. Anderson questioned if any of their programs would involuntarily restrict access
to electricity at certain peak hours and if meters would suddenly kick people off. In
response, Mr. McCullar advised that they would not.
Mayor Christiansen noted that it had been stated that account representatives would
be working with each of the municipalities. He asked if an accurate report could be
provided each month for the previous month. Responding, Mr. Corbin indicated that
monthly reports could be provided to all participants and could be tailored to a
municipality’s specific needs. Mayor Christiansen asked if they would work with the
City’s utility director and City Manager to format a readable document for members
of Council, and Mr. Corbin indicated that this could be done.
Mr. Anderson asked if the City would be required to be a full member or if it could
participate as an associate member. In response, Mr. McCullar stated that the City
could participate in the program on an equal footing with all other DEMEC
communities and the cost and level of service would be the same.
Mr. Anderson noted that the annual cost would be approximately $700,000 and that
it had been stated that the benefit ratio would be two (2) to one (1). He asked how
long it would be before the City would start to recoup this cost. In response,
Mr. Cawley advised that the annual cost would be close to $700,000 and, on average,
there would be approximately a 12-year life for the measures, although some of the
measures would go for up to 20 years. He explained that, from a payback
perspective, typically the crossover point when the benefits are greater than the cost
comes in around year seven (7) or so for the program.
Ms. Arndt asked if they would be willing to offer the City customer contact
information so that the City could reach out to other municipalities to get their
thoughts on the experience. Responding, Mr. Corbin indicated that referrals could
absolutely be provided. He advised that Mr. Eric Norenberg, City Manager of
Milford, used to be the City Manager in Oberlin, Ohio, which was one (1) of their
long-term participants and would be happy to talk about the program.
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Mr. Anderson moved that this matter be referred to staff for review, noting that he
would like to hear back in July what they think. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Sudler.
Mr. Slavin asked if there could be an earlier report during the budget deliberations.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, stated that she would try to bring
something forward during the budget deliberations. Mr. Slavin asked Mrs. Mitchell
to remember that members wanted to have a conversation about this program during
the budget. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that this could be done because this
would be a budgetary decision if members decided to go this route.
The Committee recommended referring this matter to staff for review.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT
Members were provided the Quarterly Revenue Report as of March 31, 2017
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report as of
March 31, 2017, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler
absent).
SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION BY CITY MANAGER - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY
Staff requested that the report on the semi-annual inspection by the City Manager be deferred until
May 22, 2017.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved to defer the semi-annual inspection until May 22, 2017,
seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY - TERM TO
EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2017 - FOURTH ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF -
WILLIAM BRADLEY
Members were provided the results of the April 17, 2017 Robbins Hose Company Special Election
for consideration, as follows:
Fourth Assistant Fire Chief - William Bradley
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Fourth Assistant Fire Chief for
Robbins Hose Company No. 1 for the year 2017, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
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2017 REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, reported the results of the 2017 Municipal Election held on
April 18, 2017, as certified by the Election Board, as follows:
AT-LARGE
Timothy A. Slavin (Unopposed)
FOR FIRST DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL
William J. Garfinkel 132 (25.58%)
Matthew J. Lindell 172 (33.33%)
Tanner W. Polce 212 (41.09%)
The Total Votes Cast for 1st District City Council were 516, which is 7.23% of 7,134 Total 1st
District Registered Voters.
FOR SECOND DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL
Mr. James J. Galvin, Jr. 160 (32.39%)
William F. Hare 334 (67.61%)
The Total Votes Cast for 2nd District City Council were 494, which is 7.53% of 6,560 Total 2nd
District Registered Voters.
FOR THIRD DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL
Lance E. Moffa 30 (8.90%)
Fred A. Neil 280 (83.09%)
Jane E. Rolfes 27 (8.01%)
The Total Votes Cast for 3rd District City Council were 337, which is 5.56% of 6,061 Total 3rd
District Registered Voters.
FOR FOURTH DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL
David L. Anderson (Unopposed)
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Election Results as reported by the City Clerk, seconded
by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
EVALUATION OF BIDS - SOUTH LAKEVIEW DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, advised that the South Lakeview Drive Drainage
Improvement project to alleviate the flooding of Lakeview Drive was started some time ago, and the
design of the project was originally funded through Community Transportation Funds (CTF). She
indicated that the CTF agreement was sponsored by Representative Darryl Scott and Senator Brian
Bushweller; however, the construction aspect of the project was not funded by a CTF agreement and
there was no money in the budget at the time to finish the project. Mrs. Mitchell advised that
$105,000 was currently available, due to sales of equipment and vehicles during the past year, and
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she recommended utilizing some of these funds to complete the project. She noted that the bids
would expire in May; therefore staff was trying to move forward.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Gateway Construction Corporation for the City of
Dover South Lakeview Drive Drainage Improvement Project, Bid #17-0023PW, for the amount of
$38,930.00.
In response to Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Mitchell stated that this was the lowest bid and $38,930 of the
$105,000 would be used for the project.
Mr. Hare moved to award the contract to Gateway Construction Corporation for the City of
Dover South Lakeview Drive Drainage Improvement Project, Bid #17-0023PW, for the amount
of $38,930.00, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1408, 1412, AND 1416 COLLEGE
ROAD - FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2017-05
A request was received to rezone properties located at 1408 College Road, consisting of 0.26+/-
acres; 1412 College Road, consisting of 3.42+/- acres; and 1416 College Road, consisting of 0.80+/-
acres, owned by The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of
the State of Delaware, Inc. The property is currently zoned R-8 (One-Family Residence) and the
proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office).
Prior to amending the zoning ordinances and zoning map of the City of Dover, a public hearing is
required.
Mr. Hare moved to refer the request to the Planning Commission on May 15, 2017 and set a public
hearing before City Council for June 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Anderson.
Mr. Anderson asked if this rezoning was related to cleaning up non-conforming uses. Responding,
Mr. Dave Hugg, Acting Director of Planning and Community Development stated that it was. He
noted that two (2) of the parcels were zoned residential but used as institutional, and the rezoning
would make all three (3) of them consistent.
The motion to refer the request to the Planning Commission on May 15, 2017 and set a public
hearing before City Council for June 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. was carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Mr. Sudler absent).
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of
Proposed Ordinance #2014-02 as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1408, 1412, AND 1416 COLLEGE ROAD
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ACTING CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, informed members that there would be a Muslim
American Unity rally on Legislative Mall on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Mrs. Mitchell advised that the City’s Leaf Compost and Wood Chips Giveaway would be ongoing
on Fridays and Saturdays through the end of May.
Mrs. Mitchell thanked the City Clerk’s Office staff for their work and efforts on the Municipal
Election, the Police Department for their Spring Jam last Thursday, and the Public Works
Department for their work on Spring Clean-Up during the previous week.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Neil advised that, during the April 20, 2017 tourism meeting, there was discussion on the DE
Turf Sports Complex and how it may affect the area, particularly Dover. He stated he thought it
positive that traffic was not a bad as the newspapers had indicated and that it went smoothly.
Mr. Neil noted that license plates showed that visitors to a tournament at the complex came from as
far as Ohio and Texas. He stated that it was good news for Dover that motels and restaurants did
well, noting that this was not official information and no head count was done per se. Mr. Neil
indicated that the new website for tourism was exciting and suggested looking at it to see what had
been done and how it affects Dover. He noted that they were gearing up for Dover Days and the
City’s 300th Anniversary.
Mr. Hutchison stated that the 2017 City of Dover Special First District Municipal Election would
be held on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 pm. He advised that
the polling place would be the Elks Lodge, #1903, 200 Saulsbury Road. Mr. Hutchison stated that
additional information was available on the City of Dover website at www.cityofdover.com by
clicking on the Election button, or by contacting the City’s Clerk’s Office at 736-7008 or by email
at cityclerk@dover.de.us.
Mr. Hare questioned when there would be information regarding televising Council meetings.
Responding, Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, stated that she was unsure when equipment would
be fully installed; however, there would be a walkthrough on the following day.
Mr. Anderson thanked their friend and college Mr. James Hutchison for many years of great service
to the City and everything he had done, noting that it had been a pleasure serving with him.
Mr. Slavin noted that there would be a formal ceremonial farewell.
Mr. Hutchison moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of April 24, 2017, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - LEAD360 Awards Ceremony
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular City Council Meeting of 4/24/2017
LEAD
City of Dover
April 24, 2017
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The LEAD360 Challenge, an initiative of the Jefferson Awards Foundation,
is one of the largest youth service contests in America. The Challenge taps
into the energy and idealism of young people, encouraging and facilitating
them to share their stories of service with millions.
★★★★★★★★★★
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To date LEAD360 has seen:
More than 6,500 projects
and BIG IDEAS
Engaged 1 Million young
people
Worked with over 40
National Partners
More than 1Million
impressions on Twitter
and Instagram
Impacted more than
12Million lives
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3B Brae’s Brown Bags-
Braeden Mannering
9,000 Lives Impacted
700 Hours Generated
550 People Activated
The Inspiring Project-
Chase Marvil
91,000 Lives Impacted
2,000 Hours Generated
2,000 People Activated
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This year we had 7 Mayors in Delaware commit to host and promote the
LEAD360 Challenge in their city.
City of Dover: Mayor Robin Christiansen
Town of Georgetown: Mayor Bill West
City of Lewes: Mayor Ted Becker
City of Milford: Mayor Bryan Shupe
City of Newark: Mayor Polly Sierer
City of Seaford: Mayor David Genshaw
City of Wilmington: Mayor Mike Purzycki
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2016-2017 State of Delaware
Phase 1 Results
104 Projects
16,619 Volunteers
39,829 Volunteer Hours
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150,014 Lives Impacted
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2016-2017 State of Delaware
Phase 2 Results
16 Activation Projects Completed
Delaware LEAD360 Impacted 7,455 Lives
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Reagan & Payton Garnsey
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
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Caesar Rodney High School JDG
Positive Post-it Notes
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ASPIRA & Spanish Club at Dover High School
Help Haiti
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Positive Outcomes Charter School JDG
Canned Food Drive
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Positive Outcomes JDG Smyrna Middle School JDG
Chipman Middle School JDG Milford Central Academy JDG
Parks & Community Clean Up
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Landon Bailey
iMove
iGive
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Holy Cross Knitting Club
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Antonio Foundjing
LIFT2AFRICA
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City of Dover
Phase 1 Results
9 Projects
679 Volunteers
4,679 Volunteer Hours
3,612 Lives Impacted
Over $110,000 Financial Impact
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2016 Phase 2 Activation
Participants
University of Delaware Parking Services
MOT Charter 2nd & 3rd Grades
Braeden Mannering
St. George’s High School
Greater Newark Boys & Girls Club
Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club
Martina Duffy
Nor Enterprises
Laverty Lane Housing
Seaford High School JDG
Delmarva Christian School
William Henry Middle School Stars Program
Delaware SIA Student Leaders
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2016 Phase 2
Delaware Winners!
Score on Hunger Teddy-Grams For Troops Survivor Packs
UD Parking Services William Henry Middle School Stars
Seaford High School JDG
Program
3,289 lbs of food = $11,487 155 stuffed animals = $2,325 61 packs = $915 Financial
Financial Value Financial Value Value
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2017 National Winner & Project
Emma's Art Cart
Health & Wellness
Emma Stumpf
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Over the course of this year, we will track
the collective impact of this project all over the country.
Health & Emma’s
Emma Stumpf
Wellness Art Cart
We invite individuals, organizations, schools, companies, and communities to
participate in LEAD360 through Emma’s Art Cart!
Jefferson Awards will be given to those who make the biggest impact in the
State of Delaware.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on April 25, 2017 at 6:01 p.m., with
Council President Slavin presiding (departed at 6:52 p.m. and returned at 6:53 p.m; departed at 7:37 p.m. and
returned at 7:38 p.m.). Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 6:06 p.m.), Mr. Neil,
Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Sudler was absent. Mayor Christiansen
(departed at 8:10 p.m.) was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were
Mr. Keller (Safety Advisory and Transportation), Ms. Arndt and Mr. Blakeman (Utility), and
Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory and
Transportation) and Dr. Stewart (Legislative, Finance, and Administration) were absent.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting was held with Chairman Hutchison
presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Keller and unanimously carried.
Presentation - Lights On, Crime Out - Restoring Central Dover (Chanda Jackson, NCALL
Community Engagement Specialist)
Dr. Chanda Jackson, Community Engagement Specialist, NCALL, introduced Mr. David Clendaniel,
Chair, Restoring Central Dover Safety Work Group, and Mr. Orlando Short, Restoring Central
Dover Community Engagement Work Group.
Mr. David Clendaniel advised that Restoring Central Dover was born out of concerns about safety
in downtown Dover for residents, businesses, and economic development, and he stated that a lot
of improvements had been made. He noted that two (2) items from the City of Dover annual crime
report stood out to him, as follows: 1) the police force does a great job and solves crimes at almost
twice the national average rate; and 2) almost every crime category increased in 2016 from 2015.
Mr. Clendaniel stated that the purpose of the Lights On, Crime Off initiative was to help deter crime
in central Dover and in the Restoring Central Dover District.
Mr. Clendaniel reviewed a presentation entitled, “Lights On Crime Off Campaign - April 25, 2017.”
He explained that having lights on in houses deters crime and improves safety, noting that the
National Institute of Justice reported that improved street lighting decreased crime by 21%, as stated
in a 2008 study. Mr. Clendaniel stated that the hope was to engage the citizens of Dover in helping
to enhance City lighting by passing out light bulbs, providing education on crime and energy
conservation, and asking people to sign a pledge to keep their lights on and report crime when they
see it.
Mr. Clendaniel explained that Restoring Central Dover had learned from the Dover Police
Department that converting lights to LED on New Street had enhanced visibility on cameras. He
noted that the cost of conversion can be recouped within five (5) years due to energy savings and
stated his understanding that Delaware Sustainable Energy has loan programs for municipalities to
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make such conversions. Mr. Clendaniel asked members to consider funding LED street light
improvement in the City’s budget both this year and next year, stating that safety should be
paramount.
Mr. Lewis asked what the City was currently paying for bulbs. Responding, Mrs. Donna Mitchell,
Acting City Manager, stated that she was unsure of the cost of bulbs but noted that she had provided
the cost for LED lights to NCALL. She advised that the Fulton, Mary, and Clara Street area had
already been mapped out for LED light replacement and Senator Brian Bushweller is also
contributing some funds toward it.
Mr. Hutchison noted that Newark had already moved forward with regard to the light issue and asked
if staff had met with Newark in this regard. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell advised that staff had not
met with Newark. She stated her belief that Newark had done their light replacement through the
Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) and noted that she would be meeting with
DEMEC in regard to their presentation during the Council Committee of the Whole/Utility
Committee meeting of April 11, 2017. Mr. Hutchison suggested sending a representative to Newark
to see exactly what they had done and to look at the actual savings, since Newark had been doing
this for a number of years.
Mr. Neil stated that there was no question about lighting being a key to crime prevention; however,
he expressed interest in seeing what kind of pushback there would be because light can also be
disturbing to those inside the house. He thanked NCALL for this phenomenal initiative.
Mr. Clendaniel indicated that this program had been very effective in a number of cities around the
East Coast, including locations in Massachusetts, as well as Cape May and Asbury Park, New Jersey.
He noted that NCALL had not created the name of the Lights On, Crime Off program but honored
other cities by using this name. Mr. Clendaniel advised that there was no reason that this program
could not work in Dover.
Mr. Anderson asked if more lights were needed in some alleys, in addition to replacements, and if
the Public Works and Police Departments were coordinating regarding which alleys most needed
enhancement. Responding, Mr. Orlando Short advised that efforts to identify additional lighting,
not only replacement lighting, were underway. He stated that he was scheduled to do a ride-along
with Lieutenant Christopher Hermance to identify those alleys that most needed lighting. Mr. Short
indicated that some alleys were unpaved, including a dirt alley on Cecil and West Streets, and stated
his belief that the Public Works Department was currently doing something with that alley.
Mr. Anderson noted that the back of Cecil Street, from Governors Avenue to West Street, is dark.
Mr. Hutchison advised that, for the first time in a long time, he was extremely impressed with what
was being done downtown. He thanked NCALL and everyone working in partnership in the area
being discussed, including Kirkwood Street, Kings Highway, New Street, and Division Street, noting
that these efforts would make a difference. Mr. Hutchison stated his firm belief that home ownership
was the way to go. He indicated that he would wholeheartedly support these efforts when Council
moves forward with the budget. Mr. Hutchison expressed the need to work hard to address these
issues, which would include funding for them as well.
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Mr. Slavin moved to recommend endorsing and supporting this program, seconded by
Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Proposed Ordinance #2017-06 - Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous
Provisions, Section 70-2 - Weapons Generally (Sponsors: Cole and Hutchison)
Mayor Christiansen advised that he was in favor of Proposed Ordinance #2017-06.
Deputy Chief Marvin Mailey reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2017-06, explaining that Dover High
School wants to participate in a marksmanship program that 12 high schools within the State of
Delaware were currently participating in. He stated that the only thing holding back the Capital
School District was the City’s ordinance pertaining to weapons ranges. Deputy Chief Mailey
advised that the proposed amendment would only allow weapons ranges for school-sponsored
projects, such as the marksmanship program, and a typical citizen would not be able to open a range
on their property. He stated that the Proposed Ordinance would allow young people in the Capital
School District the chance to compete, earn scholarships, etc.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Deputy Chief Mailey confirmed that it was specifically the ROTC
program that was being discussed. He advised that he had attended a meeting regarding the program
with Major John K. Murphy, USAF (Retired), Senior Aerospace Science Instructor at Dover High
School; Mr. Dan Shelton, Superintendent of Schools, Capital School District; and other School
Board members. Deputy Chief Mailey indicated that Major Murphy had done a great job explaining
the safety protocols in place for the school program, and the range would be self-contained in a
classroom set up with individual firing lanes where competitors could fire CO2 rifles with small
pellets. He stated that these are not BB-style pellets but flat, roundish disks that compress as soon
as they hit a solid backing, and bullet backers at the end of each lane would collect the spent rounds.
Deputy Chief Mailey indicated that there was no chance of ricochet or people being injured, and
participants would all be ROTC students enrolled in the program. He noted that three (3) ROTC
personnel on the range would oversee the event, and there would be no spectators on the range.
Deputy Chief Mailey advised that the CO2 rifles would be kept in the School District under several
layers of security, so only the adults in charge of the ROTC program would have access to them and
the kids would see one (1) of the adults to sign the weapons out. He stated that, he assumed, the
weapons would only be taken out for practice and competition. Deputy Chief Mailey stated that,
while in transit, the rifles would be overseen by the ROTC supervisors.
Mr. Cole advised members that due to Councilman Hutchison’s impending departure,
Councilman Neil had graciously agreed to be a co-sponsor of the Proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Cole stated that 12 other high schools in the State have such programs, which had all been very
successful. He indicated that there had never been any issues and the program would provide the
students with a great opportunity. Mr. Cole indicated that he supported the Proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Lewis noted that he had served on the Capital School District Board and had always been a
supporter of the ROTC. He indicated that he thought this was a good program and commended
Major Murphy and his colleague for starting it. Mr. Lewis asked if Deputy Chief Mailey had gone
to check out the area and what his position was. In response, Deputy Chief Mailey advised that he
formerly served in the Air Force and was well aware of their comprehensive rules and regulations.
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He noted that there are levels of safety and procedures in place to make sure that the participants and
the range officers are safe. Deputy Chief Mailey explained that, in addition to being 33 feet away,
participants also have to wear ear, eye and arm protection, as well as gloves, to ensure their safety.
He indicated that he had watched how matches would be conducted and the risk was low.
Deputy Chief Mailey noted that the Dover Police Department has a School Resource Officer on the
premises who is aware and in favor of the proposed program. Deputy Chief Mailey advised
members that he was also in favor of it and the Dover Police Department thought it was a good thing
for the youth of Dover. Deputy Chief Mailey stated that there is a good partnership between the
Dover Police Department and the Capital School District.
Mr. Lewis stated that he supported the ordinance amendment.
Major Murphy informed members that a young, female, freshman college student won the first gold
medal at the Olympics last year, and she had started shooting in a non-ROTC marksmanship
program at her high school. He stated that he had been impressed by this and thought that there was
an opportunity to get kids on board with marksmanship. Major Murphy advised that Dover High
was fortunate that some of their cadets would receive scholarships to the Air Force and the Army;
however, he noted that students do more than 80 things every year with their color guards, drill team,
and raider team, and they do not receive scholarships. Major Murphy indicated that the
marksmanship program would allow kids to go to college on scholarships so that they can receive
an education while doing something that they love. He noted that the program would educate kids
on firing weapons safely using small pellets, not .22's, .38's, or .45's as some people had believed.
Major Murphy advised that it would be a very safe program with marksmanship standards, so that
if there is a misfire, they just fall to the ground. He indicated that, in the last eight (8) years, the Air
Force had expressed a wish for this program, which the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps all have.
Major Murphy stated that it was a great program and urged members to support it.
In response to Mr. Keller regarding the location of the program, Major Murphy advised that it would
be in the Junior ROTC classroom at Dover High School, noting that 33 feet was needed and they
currently have 40 feet. He stated that three (3) targets could be set up in front of the classroom, the
door would be locked, and the only people present would be the three (3) cadets firing and the range
officers. Major Murphy indicated that windows were available in the classroom for spectating.
Mr. Hutchison stated that one of the most impressive opportunities at Dover Air Force Base is
watching the Junior ROTC State-wide competition, which creates pride in what young people are
doing. He thanked the United States Air Force for their leadership.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2017-06, seconded by
Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
meeting, seconded by Mr. Keller and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:31p.m.
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UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee meeting was held with Chairman Cole presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
Presentation - Low Income Residential Utility Programs Under Consideration or Approved
by the Delaware Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) (Charles T. Kistler)
Mr. Harold Stafford, and Mr. Charles Kistler, Delaware Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
(EEAC) reviewed a presentation, entitled “City of Dover Briefing - April 25, 2017.” Mr. Stafford
explained that the purpose of the EEAC programs was to look at ways to work with their partners
to make energy efficiency programs available to the low-income community in the City of Dover and
around the State. In regard to the HELP Initiative, Inc., he stated that the acronym HELP stands for
healthy homes, energy-efficiency, lead-safe, and people-centric. Mr. Stafford advised that the focus
of this initiative was to look at ways to instill best practices to assist low-income individuals to not
only conserve energy, but to look at ways that they can reduce their energy consumption and their
energy costs.
Mr. Neil questioned if there were lights or systems available that would cause a light to flash so that
a person who had an emergency could identify their area to an ambulance that is responding. He
indicated that there used to be such lights; however, they were no longer available and this question
was important to many seniors. Mr. Slavin stated that he had worked with Mr. Neil on this issue for
Wild Meadows 10 years ago, and they had purchased washers that were placed in the bottom of
sockets. He explained that if they are turned on twice they will blink to alert an ambulance.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Kistler stated that he liked the concept of using flashing lights to
indicate a problem inside the house. He advised that he was previously involved in monitoring
residential and commercial alarms on a nationwide basis, using megacenters, so he had some sense
of the requirements. Mr. Kistler advised that the wireless pendants for those who have fallen and
can’t get up, had a connection to a light that flashed. He was unsure whether this was available but
indicated that he could find out. Mr. Kistler pointed out that this would put an additional layer of
value on the idea of not just putting a light out to keep the element of crime away, but also to protect
the individual on the inside should they have a problem.
Mr. Neil commended Mr. Kistler and Mr. Stafford for the thought that goes into to their initiatives
and thanked them for their efforts. Referring to the renewable Smart Signs, Mr. Neil stated that he
thought this type of sign could be placed in front of City Hall.
Ms. Arndt noted that Mr. Kistler and Mr. Stafford had expressed the hope of influencing behavior,
and she commented that this was probably their heaviest lift. She stated that she liked the solar LED
light bulb, which is something that works without having to think about it. Ms. Arndt questioned
if they had thought about programmable thermostats for energy efficiency within homes. In
response, Mr. Stafford advised that there is a cost factor for programmable thermostats and noted
that they were trying to have minimal invasion into people’s homes, initially. He indicated that they
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would be able to look at ways to acquire programmable thermostats to put in individuals' residences
later, depending on the funding source.
Mr. Kistler indicated that there is a moment of truth when they are in front of someone and are about
to install an LED light bulb. He noted that there is a great deal of information that could be
exchanged but they must glean as much as possible, while being succinct, before walking away.
Mr. Kistler advised that the community energy centers in Dover have many resources that can benefit
someone who has been identified through putting in a light bulb, and he explained the need to know
what the script is when walking up to people. He noted that this does not involve just screwing in
a light bulb but understanding the disposition of the individual in the house, and there is a lot of
detail. Mr. Kistler indicated that there is much to be gained through the experience, but it has to be
done quickly.
Mr. Kirby Hudson, Assistant City Manager, indicated that every Monday there are individuals in the
City of Dover Customer Service Department who habitually have issues with their bills and are
subtly directed to the help desk in the lobby. He noted that it is up to these individuals to decide
whether or not they want to take advantage of the programs. Mr. Hudson advised that this was part
of changing the overall behavior. Mr. Kistler noted that an energy educator comes to the City's
office every Monday.
Mr. Cole asked Mr. Kistler if they were looking for action from the Committee tonight or if their
intent was just to provide a presentation. Responding, Mr. Kistler stated that he thought their
obligation was to keep members informed and they were unsure if the City was getting information.
He stated that he wanted to make sure to tell members about settlement funds, Senate Bill 150, and
EEAC. He noted that programs were being put forward and he did not want those programs to be
obligated without some buy-in. Mr. Kistler explained that there was a social justice cause to protect
the people in the community who are vulnerable and in the most need, and he indicated that there
was an obligation to make sure that this happens.
Mr. Hare asked how it can be determined that those in need are protected and questioned what would
happen if he came in and asked for help because he was behind on his electric bill. Responding,
Mr. Stafford advised that the energy educator is aware of an array of services and would begin with
the basics and discuss how to prevent the person from going into arrears. If they are in arrears, he
explained that they would discuss the resources that are available through various social service
agencies to assist them in getting out of arrears. Mr. Stafford noted that these individuals would then
be put on a budget plan.
Mr. Hare noted that there are people in arrears who make six figures. Responding, Mr. Stafford
advised that those in the program must be eligible by income and normally have to meet 200% of
poverty to be eligible for the program. Mr. Kistler advised that there are two (2) tiers to the
approach, as follows: 1) an assessment within a working environment, such as the customer service
center described by Mr. Hudson; and 2) actually going out to look at the property that was assessed
at the customer service center. He explained that this combination provides a holistic view.
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Mr. Hare stated that he thought it was important to make sure that they were not helping someone
who just did not know how to pay their bills. Mr. Kistler commented that there is a financial literacy
component for low-income people.
Mr. Stafford noted that their intent was mainly to provide members with information. He noted that
when the EEAC finishes their guidance document some time later this year, approximately $4M
would be made available for developing programs to assist with energy efficiency needs. He
indicated that the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) received $6M to assist with
commercial energy needs, and he indicated that members may want to think about that.
Presentation - Municipal WiFi (Rob Nicholson, Delmarva VOIP)
Mr. Todd Stonesifer, 115 North State Street, stated that he owns a real estate firm located at
27 West Loockerman Street. He advised that he had also founded an organization called Destination
Downtown Dover, with a vision of energizing, revitalizing, or assisting various groups to revitalize
downtown, and that with these three (3) hats, economic development becomes key. Mr. Stonesifer
indicated that he would love to see some of the buildings in the downtown area filled, which would
help with social aspects and also help his pocketbook, since he would hopefully be able to assist in
accomplishing this. He stated that, in the pursuit of out-of-the-box ideas to make Dover even more
attractive than it already is, he came across Mr. Rob Nicholson, who would be discussing some of
the benefits of a municipal-sponsored WiFi system through the downtown area. Mr. Stonesifer noted
that such a WiFi system could distribute information regarding low income residential utility
programs, and there would be countless other ideas. He expressed his passion for downtown Dover.
Mr. Rob Nicholson, Director of Business Development, GetSecureNet, stated that he has
approximately 15 years of experience in technology in the military and private industry and had also
been very involved in economic development in Sussex County and throughout the State. He
explained that a lot is heard about smart cities; however, he has a vision for Delaware to become the
first smart state, which he thought was doable due to Delaware’s unique size and industries.
Mr. Nicholson explained that 10 years ago SecureNetMD was started, which focused on healthcare
IT. He noted that some of their clients included every healthcare system from Cape Charles in
Virginia to Christiana Hospital, wrapping around almost to Baltimore, except for Nanticoke.
Mr. Nicholson stated that other clients not in healthcare wanted services and were brought onboard
through Delmarva VOIP. He indicated that they were now going through a transformation and were
rebranding as GetSecureNet so they could focus on other industries as well, taking some of the
successes they had with healthcare. Mr. Nicholson advised that they partner with organizations and
empower leadership to make better technology decisions and reviewed a presentation entitled,
“MuniWIFI - Create a Connected & Engaged Community” (Attachment #1).
Mr. Neil stated that he serves as the City’s liaison to the Kent County Tourism Board of Directors,
and many of the things that Mr. Nicholson was discussing relate to the Board’s planning in regard
to where to go and what to do in Dover and Kent County. He also noted that Mr. Nicholson was
discussing the downtown area, which is only part of Dover. Mr. Neil indicated that he loved the idea
of what Mr. Nicholson was suggesting; however, he thought it might work better in certain segments
as opposed to a City-wide approach. He commented on the concentration in the downtown area and
noted that events held there are promoted actively through Kent County Tourism, and the City
provides them funding for that purpose. Mr. Neil indicated that Mr. Nicholson’s idea was great;
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however, he suggested maybe putting smaller pieces in place before doing anything larger.
Responding, Mr. Nicholson agreed, stating that he had worked on a project for the Lewes Historical
Society digitizing old cemetery plots and digitizing those types of local attractions is important
because it allows younger generations to get into history and understand more about the town. He
agreed with looking at certain areas and focusing on them because the application may be different
for downtown Loockerman Street and the main corridor versus some of the other areas.
Mr. Nicholson advised that a phased roll-out is exactly what they would propose as a pilot program
to initiate and get some traction. He explained that when someone accesses the downtown Dover
website or WiFi splash page they could submit a five-question survey based upon free access.
Mr. Nicholson indicated that this data could be collected, and the survey could then be revised and
rolled out into a different area. He explained that these types of systems are highly scalable and can
focus on specific areas, noting that looking at density and other items in an area may drive decisions,
and in this way the system can be phased and rolled out over time. Mr. Nicholson related technology
upgrading to vehicles, stating that one should not worry about the car, which is the device, but about
the highway where the cars will go to drive. He indicated that he viewed this system as the backdoor
and infrastructure to allow a roll-out into other areas.
Mr. Anderson asked if there would be a cost for a needs assessment. Responding, Mr. Nicholson
stated that projects are typically rolled out in a couple of ways. He stated that he did not think it
should be approached as a feasibility study, which would provide a yes or no. Mr. Nicholson advised
that he had done a very high-level budget looking at Loockerman Street and some of the adjacent
streets and estimated approximately $150,000 to provide coverage to this area, and possibly to
The Green as well to capture some of the festivals. Mr. Nicholson noted that he would look to the
City to tighten up some of the budget items, explaining that he would first need to better understand
what members’ goals are. He advised that the needs assessment would have no cost, and the
only cost would be rolling out the pilot program in a highly concentrated area throughout
Loockerman Street, which would be a good first step.
Mr. Anderson asked Mr. Nicholson to elaborate on the possible revenue streams mentioned in the
presentation. In response, Mr. Nicholson stated that there are many opportunities for revenue
streams, depending on the approach. He advised that they had seen scenarios such as bringing in a
corporate sponsor for the entire WiFi. Mr. Nicholson explained that if 40,000 people connect to a
splash page during the 4th of July celebration, this page could have sponsors that want to have their
logo there. He also suggested partnering with Delaware Technical and Community College, other
schools, or local businesses and charging them to be featured sponsors on a splash page during an
event. Mr. Nicholson indicated that there is also indirect revenue through cost savings for
efficiencies gained from an operational standpoint for offering public services for some of the City
employees accessing the network.
Mr. Nicholson reiterated that there are a lot of options that would have to be better understood. He
noted that he recommends to all of his clients offering free WiFi from day 1 and starting to collect
information and get feedback. He stated that the emails would be collected and people would
become engaged, and then monetizing the data or the splash page could begin.
Mr. Slavin explained that he had traveled to Auckland, New Zealand a year-and-a-half ago when his
daughter was studying there. He noted that data plans for phones are universally expensive in New
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Zealand, particularly in Auckland, which drives the need for WiFi, and the entire University of
Auckland, over many city blocks, had one (1) WiFi network for all students. Mr. Slavin advised that
probably eight (8) out of 10 times people decided where to go out to eat or have a cup of coffee
based on whether there was free WiFi, which draws people in to live, spend money, and eat. He
indicated that this also pushes safety up into some of the better places in town. Mr. Slavin stated that
he found it amazing to watch what this smart city had done, noting that it was kind of a new utility
that was being rolled out.
Mr. Slavin stated his assumption that the model that Mr. Nicholson had explained was an iterative
model that is scalable. He stated his understanding that they begin with one (1) section and, based
on their successes there, they report this to other places or replicate it, and Mr. Nicholson stated that
this was correct.
Mr. Slavin asked if the $150,000 mentioned was a one-time or annual cost. Responding,
Mr. Nicholson explained that this would be a one-time cost for construction and set-up, and he noted
that they would partner with Mr. Harry Maloney, Electric Director, to get access to poles and tap into
power.
In response to Mr. Slavin regarding the annual operating costs, Mr. Nicholson indicated that this is
a key component that may be very low, depending on what access there is to fiber or internet, which
would be part of the needs assessment. He estimated $1,200 to $1,500 on average; however, he
advised that if the City already owned or was paying for access to high-speed internet, there was no
reason that the downtown area could not be lit up off that. Mr. Nicholson indicated that he had
talked to the Dover Public Library about possibly extending, because they have fiber coming in from
the State, and he noted the possibility of being creative with some of those ideas. He explained that
there are wires with wireless; however, using a point-to-point approach, a signal from the Social
Security Office or City Hall could be redistributed throughout the entire downtown area if the
elevation was high enough.
Mr. Slavin stated that he understood the concept of the 40,000 people watching fireworks who would
want free WiFi; however, he assumed that small businesses downtown would want to stop paying
for WiFi and get it for free. He stated that this would not be a bad thing and would be a friendly
business incentive; however, it would lead to a question about risk and reliability. Mr. Slavin
advised that reliability would have to be 100%, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, and if people could
not rely on it, they would not use it. He asked about the risks associated with turning on a network
like this and who would become dependent upon it. In response, Mr. Nicholson stated that the City
has Verizon fiber and he would not recommend going off that because wireless signal does not
propagate through brick walls very well; therefore, a lot of small businesses would not be able to
connect reliably. He indicated that it would be preferred, from an operational standpoint, that small
businesses stay with Verizon. Mr. Nicholson explained that, from a security standpoint, everything
is being passed through to a primary network for control and management, and security elements
could be put in place. He noted that there are ways to segregate and compartmentalize certain data
streams to pass that traffic back. Mr. Nicholson advised that if there was a City-wide network for
all employees, they could connect via their cell phones and mobile devices. He indicated that there
could be a specifically free public WiFi, and the speeds and reliability could be throttled and
controlled. Mr. Nicholson stated that if 40,000 people flood in for a 4th of July weekend, data limits
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could be placed on how fast they can pull, but public workers could be given higher priority. He
noted that there are ways to compartmentalize and manage as long as data is passed through a
primary network.
Mr. Slavin stated that he thought Mr. Nicholson’s proposal was a great idea and he supported it;
however, he explained that he was not convinced that it is a business that a municipal government
has to own and operate. He noted that there is a quasi-government development authority that is
focused on the downtown area and he suggested talking to the Downtown Dover Partnership or
perhaps Mr. Stonesifer’s group. Mr. Slavin advised that the City may be able to help facilitate this,
whether financially or by using brands or other things. He stated that he was unsure that the City
government would want to take on the burden of operating a new utility when it was struggling with
decisions about how to operate a utility. Responding, Mr. Nicholson stated that he agreed and
explained that there are different recipes in different municipalities in terms of who funds, builds,
maintains, and runs a network, and who responds to phone calls. He recommended that the City not
manage but support it, and that the City partner with a private company to come in. Mr. Nicholson
explained that once this asset exists, a revenue source could be created by inviting outsiders in to roll
internet service over top of the network. He noted that this would open up price competition, and
would be a win-win for the consumer because having more players on the block would to drive
prices down and/or drive features up. Mr. Nicholson reiterated that he would not recommend that
the City get into the business of municipality ISP services.
Mr. Slavin noted that he was told 10 years ago by someone that he trusts that it is necessary to
experience some pain in order to revitalize a downtown area, such as ripping up streets, laying in
new infrastructure underneath, and sizing the infrastructure for where you want to be in 20 or 30
years, not where you are today. He explained that if the City is trying to grow the 24-hour population
living downtown, it is necessary to make sure there is enough capacity for them to turn the showers
on and flush the toilets when there are 3,000 more people living there than today. Mr. Slavin stated
that it sounded like this was one (1) of those moments when the City could be laying in some of the
infrastructure that is not as destructive to put in place.
In response to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Nicholson advised that five (5) towns, including Georgetown, were
selected nationwide to participate in the federally-funded Cool & Connected Program, and
Mr. Nicholson was involved in this. He explained that they have a concept of “dig once,” which
involves digging, laying, and building over capacity so that there is no need to turn brick or put a
shovel in the ground again. Mr. Nicholson indicated that conduit is put in throughout, so complete
scalability and over-capacity is built. He stated that there are a lot of programs that could fund some
or all of it and there are creative ways to raise funding. He stated that there are E-Rates, the Cool
& Connected Program, which would come in and help to plan out some of these items, and many
federal and State resources that would help to make better decisions and navigate the new digital
economy.
Mr. Hutchison stated that, when looking at the future of the City, there is a large population that is
basically untouched, including Dover Air Force Base, Wesley College, Delaware State University,
Delaware Technical and Community College, and Wilmington University. He indicated that the
kind of visions and dreams being discussed would bring these types of people downtown. He stated
that, in looking to capture the future, the population that the City had not reached out to was right
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in its hands, and he thought that the City needed to create ideas and ways to bring them in and get
them jobs.
Mr. Cole asked if action was looked for from this presentation. In response, Mr. Nicholson stated
that they were looking for buy-in. He advised that he would love to meet with others who are
holding the torch of getting Dover to the next level, to take inventory of the assets and initiatives that
they can bring to the table. Mr. Nicholson advised that this was key for Georgetown, where they had
someone from the Georgetown Historical Society that was also the director of emergency operations,
as well as someone from the University of Delaware, Delaware Technical and Community College,
and the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO). He indicated that he would like to get
everyone in the same room, give the presentation again, and have everyone collectively rally around
and pull from the same direction, which would be essential. Mr. Nicholson noted that in
Georgetown there was a lot of overlap in what people were doing, and that aligning this and getting
all the arrows going in the right direction would be crucial to Dover leveling up.
Mr. Hutchison moved to recommend that Mr. Nicholson have a follow-up meeting with the Acting
City Manager to identify the individuals who need to be at the table and to see where to go from
here. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin.
Mr. Nicholson stated that he could invite some of the partners they had worked with in relation to
Georgetown, Laurel, and the University of Delaware to get all their heads together.
Mayor Christiansen stated that he would like the motion to reflect that he would assist the Acting
City Manager in the efforts to facilitate the City moving forward.
The motion to recommend that Mr. Nicholson have a follow-up meeting with the Acting City
Manager to identify those who need to be at the table and to see where to go from here, and
that Mayor Christiansen assist the Acting City Manager in the efforts to facilitate the City
moving forward was unanimously carried.
Annual Engineering Consultant's Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric
System - Fiscal Year 2016
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, stated that the Annual Engineering Consultant's Report
on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric System is required based on the City’s bond
covenants, which require an annual physical and financial assessment of the electric utility. She
explained that an engineer came to Dover to perform the physical assessment and the City’s
financials from the audit from FY16 were also reviewed. Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the Conclusions
of the report as stated in Section 1.4 of the Executive Summary.
Staff recommended acceptance of the report.
Referring to page 4-5, Revenue Margins and Unaccounted for Energy, Mr. Blakeman noted that the
margins for 2014 were $20.9M, for 2015 were $28.6M, and for 2016 were $36.4M, and he
questioned the reason for the big increase in 2016. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that this was
due to the negative congestion that the City had which was generating more revenue, and the power
supply cost had also dropped. She advised that the fuel cost was down in the current market, so there
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was a difference between what was budgeted and where the City ended up. Mrs. Mitchell stated that
the City had a really good year.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend acceptance of the report, as recommended by staff. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held with Chairman Hare
presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Lewis moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Seed Funding Request from Big River Film Co., LLC for a Short Film to Celebrate the 300th
Year of Dover
Mr. Nathan Cronk, Owner and Director, Big River Film Co., stated that he was scheduled to pitch
the film project to the Economic Development Committee; however, there had not been enough
members present to take a vote. He explained that Big River is a video production company that has
been doing work in Dover for almost two (2) years, with offices at 117 Reed Street. Mr. Cronk
advised that they were showing a video to people who are interested in helping them fund the
project. He noted that they had put together several pieces for the downtown Dover area that had
been on social media, including Facebook and YouTube. He noted that their first video alone had
over 110,000 views in just the downtown Dover area.
Mr. Cronk and Mr. Harvath, Lead Producer and Director of Photography, Big River Film Co.,
presented a video introducing the Short Film Project to Celebrate the 300th Year of Dover (as on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Cronk advised that their goal tonight was to ask for $8,000 in seed funding to begin production
on a five (5) to seven (7) minute film that would show Dover in a fresh and new way, bring new
energy to the area, and highlight its rich history. He indicated that it would be pushed out online
through Facebook and Youtube to get it in front of as many people as possible to continue a
discussion about how great Dover is. Mr. Cronk explained that in 100 or 200 years, when
celebrating the 400th or 500th anniversary of Dover, people will be able to look back and see the
film as a time capsule of what it was like to be in Dover in its 300th year.
Members were provided a handout entitled, “Big River Film Co. - Dover, Delaware Short Film
Production” (Attachment #2). Referring to page 3 - Production Costs, Mr. Cronk explained that they
were seeking $8,000 in seed funding tonight, and an additional $12,000 would be funded by private
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organizations who are interested in the project. Mr. Cronk advised that there would be some sort
of branded credit at the end, as well as a few other perks. He indicated that it was critical for funding
for the project to start soon and for it to be fully funded. Mr. Cronk stated the need to produce a
film to be pushed out before the 300th year is over and to get cameras on the ground and rolling.
Mr. Cole asked if the City would own or have unlimited access to the video for marketing purposes
or for any goodwill moving forward. Responding, Mr. Cronk advised that the City absolutely would
have unlimited access, noting that they would be happy to make it available to anybody who would
like to use it. He stated that the goal was to get as many eyes on it as possible. Mr. Cronk indicated
that they were partnering with Destination Downtown Dover, the Downtown Dover Partnership
(DDP), and Something LLC, which is an organization that is helping put together many things that
are happening for the 300th year. He noted that the DDP’s Facebook page is the platform that had
been used to push out their first three (3) videos and would also be the platform for the fourth.
Mr. Cronk indicated that they already have great viewership on Facebook, and it made sense to push
the film out on the same platform.
Mr. Anderson asked what the goals were and where they were on their time frames. Responding,
Mr. Cronk explained that they had been in the process of trying to get seed funding for several
months and the goal was to have the video fully produced by the end of the year. He stated that they
were anticipating pushing it out at the end of the year at the New Year's Eve celebration of the 300th
year. Mr. Cronk noted that if they were not seed funded on the project by the end of next month,
they would not be able to do it because of the time required, and would pull the plug on the project.
Mr. Neil asked if they had $12,000 in the bank for the project. In response, Mr. Cronk advised that
they had no money in the bank and, if funded during the meeting, this would be their first actual
money in the bank to do the project. He stated that several other organizations had told them they
were interested in funding the project, and those contributions would provide them with $16,000.
Mr. Cronk explained that the $16,000 included the $8,000 they were requesting from the City.
Mr. Neil asked what dollar amount would actually get them started working on the project.
Responding, Mr. Cronk stated that $8,000 was needed and they could start rolling tomorrow
with that amount.
Mr. Neil asked what would happen when the reel runs out and the other money is not there. In
response, Mr. Cronk explained that they could produce a video project that would probably be on
the scale of the first three (3) videos they produced in Dover with $8,000. He stated that if they were
seed funded during this evening’s meeting and unable to obtain any more funding above and beyond
this, they would scale back the whole project. Mr. Cronk indicated that he could not tell members
exactly what the scaled-back project would look like, noting that they were aiming for full funding.
Mr. Lewis noted that Mr. Cronk had indicated that this would be a documentary and asked if it
would be a national documentary. He questioned where else it would be shown, other than Facebook
and YouTube. Responding, Mr. Cronk advised that Facebook and YouTube would be the main
places where they would plan to play it. He noted that they have a vision of doing a premiere of the
film at the Schwartz Center and inviting the community to be there. Mr. Cronk explained that they
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want the film to be something for the community to be proud of, something produced in Dover about
Dover.
Mr. Lewis stated that he had concerns regarding the funding, noting that he had emailed
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, about this earlier in the day, and he asked Mrs. Mitchell
to read her email response for the record. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that a separate bank
account had been started for fundraising; however, from listening to the presentation this evening,
she was unsure if this project was on the same track as the rest of the fundraising or if this would be
General Fund monies. She indicated that she would have to comb through the budget to see where
$8,000 could be found if it were to come from the General Fund.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that a separate bank account had been set up for the Mayor’s purpose
of fundraising for the 300th anniversary. She noted that there was up-front money in some cases,
such as a play at the Schwartz Center that had already been paid for and was being reimbursed as
ticket sales come in. Mrs. Mitchell indicated that this was a loan from the General Fund, not a
budgetary item, the loan was being paid back to the General Fund, and the Mayor was aware of that
arrangement. Mrs. Mitchell reiterated that she was unsure if the film project was part of that
arrangement or if it would be straight General Fund monies. She advised that it sounded like straight
General Fund monies; therefore, she would have to comb through the budget to find the funding.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that Council had transferred Economic Development money to the City
Manager's budget to address the elimination of the Economic Development Office and there was a
little money left there.
Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Mitchell advised that she did not think this was money that would
be reimbursed. Mr. Lewis commented that this was a separate issue from what Mrs. Mitchell had
emailed him.
Mr. Slavin stated that when the Economic Development Office was reconfigured, money was sent
to the Mayor’s budget for discretionary use for economic development and various initiatives, and
he estimated that it was about $60,000. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated she thought that those
funds were put in the City Manager’s budget to cover the personnel expenses, etc., after the
Economic Development Office employees left their tenure with the City. She indicated that she
thought it was in the City Manager’s budget, rather than the Mayor’s budget, and these were the
funds she had referred to. Mrs. Mitchell offered to double check where those funds were.
Mr. Slavin asked that this be checked because the project seemed to be an economic development
activity that the Mayor could support out of that money. Mr. Slavin noted that he was not speaking
on behalf of Council.
Mayor Christiansen asked Council to consider that this celebration was moving forth basically with
no cost to the City and it would be pay-as-you-go, because he did not feel it appropriate to ask for
City money. He stated that the film project was particularly geared for downtown and economic
development for the City. Mayor Christiansen indicated that if these funds were available, and it
pleased Council to seed this money and have others assist with this, he thought an $8,000 investment
was appropriate.
Mrs. Mitchell advised that there was enough money for this.
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Mr. Slavin stated that the $8,000 could be granted as a challenge grant, with the City’s money being
given first and last. He indicated that the City could provide $4,000 at the outset and top off with
the last $4,000 after Mr. Cronk had raised all of their funds. He asked if this kind of scenario would
be helpful. In response, Mr. Cronk stated that it would be helpful, noting that another funder had
told them they would give $4,000 if they could find a matching $4,000. Mr. Slavin noted that raising
money is all about leveraging.
Mr. Cronk advised that if the City were to fund $4,000 now, they could go to their matching funder
and get another $4,000, which would be the seed funding to start the project. He agreed that they
could then come back to the City for $4,000 at the end.
Mr. Lewis advised that he could not support this proposal.
Mr. Slavin explained that this is typically how fundraising is done, and this approach would prevent
$20,000 from being spent from any one (1) source and attract community support and resources.
Mr. Lewis advised that this was Mr. Slavin’s prerogative. He questioned why people who are
starving out on the street are not helped if the City is going to be giving away money like this.
Mr. Anderson stated that this seemed like an economic development initiative and noted that
economic development monies are split between the funds because these activities benefit all funds.
He was unsure if this would need to be a General Fund item and indicated that he would like
Mrs. Mitchell’s staff to look at this. Mr. Anderson expressed support for the item, noting that the
300th anniversary comes only once and is a special one that should be documented. He advised that
the price tag seemed reasonable. Mr. Anderson stated concerns with the proposal for $4,000 and the
additional $4,000 as the last portion of the funding. He stated that if they attained $12,000 or
$14,000, they might not get the last $4,000, which concerned him. Mr. Anderson advised that he
would not mind starting with $4,000 but was unsure that the City’s other contribution needed to be
the last $4,000 and suggested that it would be worth it to just grant the $8,000 and be done with it.
Mr. Anderson stated that if Big River Film Co. raised $12,000, the City could give them the other
$4,000. He indicated that he did not necessarily want to wait to until $20,000 was attained and be
dealing with licensing and maybe wondering if the post-production would be cut.
Mr. Neil noted, in regard to the 300th anniversary, that another organization was attempting to raise
money. He asked, if the film or any of the events produce money, whether it would be used to offset
the $8,000. Responding, Mayor Christiansen stated that at least half of the money could come back
to the City. He explained that they were trying to recoup monies and not use City monies for any
of the 300th anniversary celebration items, noting that fireworks and things like that would basically
be self-sustaining.
Mr. Neil stated his understanding that there was a chance that the City would be getting some of the
money back and it would not come out of this particular fund if the City is fortunate, which was
confirmed by Mayor Christiansen. He explained that the scale of economy and the City's budget do
not dictate that the taxpayers’ money should be spent on frivolous items, and that is why they had
tried to set this event up so that it would be self-sustaining while celebrating Dover’s history.
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Mr. Neil moved to recommend providing initial seed money to Big River Film Co. for a short film
to celebrate the 300th year of Dover in the amount of $4,000, not to exceed $8,000. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Shevock.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Neil confirmed that the motion was to recommend giving $4,000 and
that if Big River Film Co. comes back and states that they have received another $4,000, the City
will provide an additional $4,000.
Mr. Anderson proposed an amendment that if the City of Dover provides the seed money, it would
be put in writing that the City has the right to promote, market, and share the film with its partners.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Cronk indicated that they would be happy to sit down and talk with
anybody to get those things ironed out, stating that he thought papers should be drawn up.
Mr. Neil and Mr. Shevock stated that they accepted Mr. Anderson’s amendment to the motion.
Mayor Christiansen asked that the City’s right to promote, market, and share the film with its
partners be subject to the approval of the Acting City Manager and Controller/Treasurer, and
Mr. Hare stated that this would be fine.
Mr. Slavin noted that a positive vote during this Committee meeting would only forward the
Committee’s recommendation to Council for a final vote.
The motion to recommend providing $4,000 initial seed money to Big River Film Co. for a
short film to celebrate the 300th year of Dover, that if Big River Film Company comes back
and states that they have received another $4,000, the City will provide an additional $4,000,
and that if the City of Dover provides the seed money, it will be put in writing that the City of
Dover has the right to promote, market, and share the film with its partners was carried with
Mr. Lewis voting no.
Evaluation of Proposals – Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Audit Services
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, informed members that the City of Dover Finance
Department solicited proposals to professional accounting firms for the annual audit services on
February 14, 2017. She indicated that, on March 24, 2017 the City received six (6) proposals in
response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) and all proposals contained the mandatory elements.
Mrs. Mitchell advised that CliftonLarsenAllen LLP has 100 U.S. locations with approximately 5,000
staff, which would provide the City with one (1) of the country’s largest and most knowledgeable
pools of public sector resources. She noted that they serve over 2,000 governmental clients
nationwide. Mrs. Mitchell stated that the proposal submitted by SB & Company included a
preference for Minority Business Ownership, as certified by the State of Delaware, and the proposal
for Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC included a local vendor preference, and each of these preference
provides for a 3% allowance on the proposed prices.
Staff recommended approval of CliftonLarsenAllen LLP for the audit services contract not to exceed
the fixed prices provided in the proposal dated March 24, 2017.
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Mr. Lewis moved to recommend approval of CliftonLarsenAllen LLP for the audit services
contract not to exceed the fixed prices provided in the proposal dated March 24, 2017, as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Downtown Dover Business Improvement District (BID) Budget and Assessment (Tax) Rates
for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Acting City Manager, reviewed the Business District Improvement (BID)
Assessment (Tax) Rates for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. She stated that the City of Dover is required
by Code to bring forth the BID tax ordinance each year at this time. Mrs. Mitchell advised that the
recommendation was to keep the bid tax rate at zero (0), as it was last year, so there would be no
BID tax.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed budget and assessment (tax) rates for Fiscal Year
2017-18, as presented.
Mr. Lewis moved to recommend approval of the proposed budget and assessment (tax) rates
for Fiscal Year 2017-18, as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried with
Mr. Anderson voting no.
Mr. Lewis moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
By unanimous consent, the Council Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Timothy A. Slavin
Council President
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Attachment #2 - Handout - Big River Film Co. - Dover, Delaware Short Film Production
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ATTACHMENT #2
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BIG RIVER
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DOVER. DELA WAR E SHORT FIL M ROD UCTIO N
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INTRODUCTION
Here at Big River Film Co. we are a small team of creatives that are
committed to endless adventures and the ambitious production of films
that set us above the rest. We've had the opportunity to work around
the globe and along the way we've learned that telling great stories is at
the heart of excellent filmmaking.
OUR PROCESS
CREATIVE PRE-PRODUCTION PRODUCTION POST-PRODUCTION
br,1 instorm ideas make a game-plan create and edit the story
and craft the to leverage the c.apture all assets ~ together ()Jl n
story story and bring it videos, pictures time-line, fine tune
to life and graphics the look and feel
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In an effort to help revitalize and bolster the Dover area, Big River Fil.Jn Co is proud to announce our most ambitious
project to date: the production ofa 5-7 minute short film about Dover, DE in its 300th year. Our goals in the
production of this film are threefold: To represent Dover in a fresh and new way To highlight the rich history of
Dover while forging a path toward the future. To invite the viewer to become a part of the story that is happening in
Dover in its 300th year. By achieving these goals we desire to create a time capsule of life in Dover in its 300th year
and foster a renewed interest in Dover among a younger generation.
CREATIVE
The creative approach to this project will be largely focused on the d iscovery and development of
three separate stories to be toid i n the short film. Our vision is simple. we want to tell the stories of
three individuals that exemplify the Dover spirit-one person who exemplifies the past, one person who
exempl ifies the present and one person who exemplifies the future.
PRE-PRODUCTION
Pre-production will consist of planning ahead and bringing together all the resources necessary to bring
our creative vision to life: scheduling shoot dates. location scouting, coordination of filming crews,
acquiring all necessary filming and lighting gear, acquiring any necessary filming permits and much,
much more.
PRODUCTION
It's during this phase that the rubber hits the road on the production of the short film. On our shoot
dates we will pull out the cameras, microphones and lighting gear to create and capture all the assets
necessary to bring the short film to life.
POST~PRODUCTION
Once a!J the assets have been captured our final step will be to create and refine the video's sequencing.
We will sequence it into a cohesive narrative that effectively communicates the Dover story. Once drafts
have been solidified vfe will add color correction. color grading, audio fx and audio mastering to give this
short film a truly professional look and feel.
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PRODUCTION COSTS
PRODUCTION
discovery. story development. filming crew, $10,000
asset acquisition, filming equipment, permits
POST-PRODUCTION $4,000
sequencing, color grading , audio mastering
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MUSIC LICENSING $2,000
3-4 songs, f ully licensed
AD SPEND $4,000
ad spend on Facebook and Yourube
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TOTAL $20,000
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BIG RIVER FILM CO.
Questions about this proposal?
Contact us and we'd be happy to chat!
585.474.7248 I nathan@bigriverfilmco.com I Dover, DE
www.bigriverfilmco.com
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Monthly Report
March 2017
Office of City Assessor
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ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of March 2016/2017 the Month of March 2016/2017
27
30 24 25 25 26 $100 $72
Thousands
25 15
20 $50 $34 $32 $27
15 $15
10 4 2016 $11 $0 $3
1 1 0 2016
5 $0
0 2017 2017
First Time Buyer for the Month March 2016/2017 Realty
of March 2016/2017 PropertySales in Dollars
Received Prior to Recording
27
30 24 25
$5 $4
Res. Non‐First $6
Millions
20 15 $4 $2 $2 $2
Time Buyers $1 $0 $0
$2
2016
10 Res. First Time $0
Buyers 2017
0
2016 2017
Major Updates
Jan ‐ 17 Feb ‐17 March ‐ 17
Assessment Change $2,928,100 $1,323,800 $7,564,000
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
27 $4,556,700 $5,161,365 0.88 1.02
1
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ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
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.
Assessor’s Office
Exempt Audit
‐ The Board of Assessment Appeals met during the month of March to go over the Applications.
‐ Denial letters were mailed to the properties the Board of Assessment Appeals denied the
exempt status to be continued, with the option to apply for the exempt status formally and
meet with the Board of Assessment Appeals.
Assessment Registers
‐ Finalized, printed and posted Assessment Registers by the March 31, 2017 deadline.
2
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APR 25, 2017 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
08:51 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-057.17-02-44.00 18 R10 2 WATERFALL DR 1 8 1995 2 1393 C+ AV 138,000 17-MAR-17 167,500
ED05-066.12-01-22.00 3 R10 137 PINE VALLEY RD 1 5 1986 2 2624 A- AV 275,300 16-MAR-17 215,000
ED05-066.16-01-03.00 3 R10 61 PINE VALLEY RD 1 5 1988 2 2794 A- AV 281,200 29-MAR-17 330,000
ED05-067.09-01-24.00 18 R10 283 MERION RD 1 5 1977 2 2140 B- AV 185,900 30-MAR-17 281,000
ED05-067.12-04-31.00 8 R10 18 REPRESENTATIVE LN 13 2017 2 2239 B- AV 184,300 17-MAR-17 194,000
ED05-067.12-04-32.00 8 R10 16 REPRESENTATIVE LN 13 2017 2 2623 B- AV 209,100 06-MAR-17 230,005
ED05-067.15-05-29.00 10 R10 858 WOODCREST TRN 1 13 1984 2 1564 C AV 112,100 17-MAR-17 126,750
ED05-068.10-03-47.00 13 R10 914 CARVEL DR 1 16 1967 1 1680 C GD 159,000 31-MAR-17 139,900
ED05-068.13-01-04.06 100 R50 12 CHATHAM CT 1 13 1984 2 2361 B- AV 136,900 15-MAR-17 155,000
ED05-068.13-01-04.15 100 R50 30 CHATHAM CT 1 13 1984 2 2269 B- AV 156,600 06-MAR-17 122,000
ED05-068.14-02-06.00 13 R10 327 BRADLEY RD 1 14 1966 1 1130 C AV 124,800 01-MAR-17 132,000
ED05-068.15-03-66.00 6 R10 1424 HOPKINS AVE 1 5 1996 2 2160 C+ AV 155,800 28-MAR-17 174,000
ED05-068.17-01-65.00 8 R10 41 WASHINGTON ST 1 1 1928 2 1430 C GD 99,800 06-MAR-17 122,000
ED05-068.18-03-24.00 7 R10 157 N HALSEY RD 1 14 1952 1 658 C- FR 59,900 25-MAR-17 92,000
ED05-068.19-06-02.00 6 R10 725 MARTA DR 1 2016 2 1920 B- AV 189,600 21-MAR-17 222,990
ED05-076.03-01-72.00 14 R10 124 W SHELDRAKE CIR 1 5 2007 2 1891 C+ AV 193,300 01-MAR-17 229,900
ED05-076.03-06-08.00 11 R10 19 WELLINGTON AVE 14 2017 1 2615 B+ AV 258,900 23-MAR-17 301,897
ED05-076.03-06-10.00 11 R10 11 WELLINGTON AVE 14 2017 1 1696 B+ AV 237,500 14-MAR-17 293,463
ED05-076.09-03-58.00 14 R10 404 NORTHDOWN DR 1 2017 2 2399 C+ AV 210,100 16-MAR-17 223,500
ED05-076.11-01-12.00 10 R10 931 BEDFORD DR 14 2017 1 1944 C+ AV 153,100 07-MAR-17 207,000
ED05-076.13-01-37.00 14 R10 112 THAMES DR 1 13 1995 2 1364 C+ AV 96,900 31-MAR-17 125,000
ED05-077.05-03-35.00 9 R30 40 S GOVERNORS AVE 3 1 1900 2 1912 C FR 80,700 31-MAR-17 82,500
ED05-077.06-01-40.00 8 R10 510 GREENHILL RD 1 3 1940 1.5 1323 C AV 113,200 14-MAR-17 102,000
ED05-077.07-06-08.00 6 R10 244 LADY BUG DR 1 2017 2 1920 B- AV 189,900 21-MAR-17 226,270
ED05-077.07-06-20.00 6 R10 331 NOB HILL RD 1 2017 2 1680 B- AV 187,800 21-MAR-17 226,710
ED05-077.07-06-21.00 6 R10 337 NOB HILL RD 1 2017 2 1920 B- AV 190,800 15-MAR-17 229,490
ED05-077.07-06-48.00 6 R10 708 MARTA DR 1 2016 2 1440 B- AV 176,200 06-MAR-17 209,490
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY
REPORT
MARCH 2017
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Payment Agreements / Extensions
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar-
Jul-16
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17
Series1 76 111 127 122 402 587 549 467 565 467 487 385 467
Work Orders Processed
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
MAR-16 APR-16 MAY-16 JUN-16 JUL-16 AUG-16 SEP-16 OCT-16 NOV-16 DEC-16 JAN-17 FEB-17 MAR-17
Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar-
Jul-16
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17
Series1 1,659 1,507 1,646 2,002 1,539 2,423 1,939 1,665 1,615 1,643 1,437 1,478 1,665
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
Drive-Thru Over the
Mail, Drop Box Credit Cards Bank Drafts
Window Counter
2017 YTD 21,583 40,025 141,105 1,639 17,181
2016 YTD 21,074 46,467 135,666 1,446 16,658
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Total Accounts Bank Drafted
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
-
January February March April May June July August September October November December
2017 1,668 1,747 2,214 1,660 200 - - - - - - -
2016 1,605 1,751 1,954 1,636 1,982 1,775 1,812 2,309 1,602 1,831 1,886 1,770
Customer Payments Made Through Bank Draft
$600,000.00
$500,000.00
$400,000.00
$300,000.00
$200,000.00
$100,000.00
$-
January February March April May June July August September October November December
2017 $279,823. $297,914. $342,455. $256,771. $28,625.5 $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
2016 $247,351. $276,553. $327,013. $253,729. $289,793. $263,957. $317,148. $480,391. $374,575. $389,971. $302,860. $259,092.
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number Customers
Month outages customers
July 15 76,060 Gained
July 15 158.5
Aug 15 74,133 July 15 9 405 July 15 14
Aug 15 148.0
Sept 15 66,383 Aug 15 6 122 Aug 15 9
Sept 15 148.0
Oct 15 55,011 Sept 15 9 334 Sept 15 5
Oct 15 101.3
Nov 15 53,746 Oct 15 1 1 Oct 15 9
Nov 15 95.5
Dec 15 56,155 Nov 15 5 2629 Nov 15 61
Dec 15 94.64
Jan 16 62,563 Dec 15 2 17 Dec 15 20
Jan 16 116.96
Feb 16 57,888 Jan 16 5 245 Jan 16 21
Feb 16 110.15
Mar 16 55,967 Feb 16 2 106 Feb 16 14
Mar 16 98.93
Apr 16 53,202 Mar 16 7 353 Mar 16 16
Apr 16 100.37
Apr 16 5 672 Apr 16 29
May 16 128.16 May 16 56,586
May 16 2 206 May 16 13
June 16 133.59 June 16 65,414
June 16 14 601 June 16 53
July 16 165.92 July 16 80,114
July 16 9 307 July 16 13
Aug 16 162.61 Aug 16 83,086
Aug 16 9 214 Aug 16 13
Sept 16 159.99 Sept 16 67,117
Sept 16 7 915 Sept 16 35
Oct 16 116.94 Oct 16 57,707 Oct 16 8 224 Oct 16 27
Nov 16 98.27 Nov 16 54,812 Nov 16 6 4293 Nov 16 41
Dec 16 60,179 Dec 16 5 207 Dec 16 37
Dec 16 101.04
Jan 17 3 12 Jan 17 40
Jan 17 113.04 Jan 17 63,172
Feb 17 1 2 Feb 17 31
Feb 17 106.4 Feb 17 54,811 Mar 17 4 160 Mar 17 15
Mar 17 108.2 Mar 17 60,690
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be
measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index.
FY 17 YTD FY 16 FY 15
28.3 25.84 46.1
Controllable Outages Average Response Time
Annual goal is less than 40 Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
3 22 39 Minutes 32.17 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES MAR 17 MAR 16 FY17 YTD
Tree Trimming 264 361 5747
Number of Oil Releases 0 2 0
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0
New Services 15 16 516
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HUMAN RESOURCES
March 2017
Category March April May June July August Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March Total
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17
Caucasian* 299 301 302 301 297 294 296 301 302 300 299 296 293 n/a
Minorities* 68 67 70 70 70 69 71 72 72 71 71 71 72 n/a
Hired 9 3 3 3 3 0 5 9 3 1 5 1 5 50
Terminated/Resigned/ 5 2 0 4 8 4 1 1 2 4 6 4 7 48
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 1 4 0 1 2 2 2 0 0 2 2 0 1 17
Jobs Posted 5 10 2 3 5 7 3 3 1 7 2 6 7 61
Workers Comp. Injuries 1 4 2 0 3 3 3 6 3 0 2 2 2 31
Workers Comp. Hours 144 73 0 32 271 340 171 254 319 342 259 252 397 2854
339 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 26 (*3 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 16 Library, 0 Customer Service, 1 Central Services,
4 Police Department, 1 Information Technology) -Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council
members.
Position Hired: Police Officer, Inspector I (Fire Marshal’s Office), Building Craftsperson (DPD), (2) Passport Clerks (Library)
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired: City Manager, Cadet, Communication Operator, Police Officer, Gardener I, Director Planning and
Inspections, Customer Service Representative (part-time)
Position Transferred: Library Clerk I to Library Assistant
Positions Posted: Field Service Representative (Customer Service), Planner (Planning & Inspections), Library Clerk (part-time), LAN Analyst (DPD/IT),
Playground Leader I/II (Parks & Recreation), Lead Laborer (Grounds), Engineering Fieldman (Electric)
Recruitment Information
(Positions closed in March)
Position Total Female Male Unknown Black White Hispanic Asian/Pacific American Two Unknown In Out
Islander Indian/Alaskan or Dover Dover
Native More
Field Service Rep 19 7 11 1 4 5 - - 1 2 7 6 13
(Customer Service)
Police Chief 34 - 34 - 4 11 1 1 - - 17 0 34
Planner 3 2 1 - - 1 - 1 - 1 - - 3
Library Clerk 68 49 9 10 19 27 - 1 - 4 17 35 33
(part-time)
LAN Analyst 7 - 3 4 1 6 - - - - - 1 6
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently March April May June July August Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March
Recruiting 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17
By Department
Electric 5 5 5 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 4
Public Works 12 10 10 12 11 13 11 5 6 6 5 5 6
Police 4 4 1 2 2 3 2 1 1.5 3 5.5 6 7.5
All Other 8 7 7 8 9.5 10 9 9 14 13.5 11.5 11.5 12
Departments
Totals 29 26 23 25 26.5 29 25 18 25.5 26.5 26 26.5 29.5
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
The following has been updated to reflected the Fiscal 2016-17 Budget
Electric: Engineering Fieldman I, Electrical Engineer I, Lineman 2nd class, Meter Technician
Public Works: Utility Maintenance Mechanic I; Lead Laborer (Grounds); Laborer II (Grounds); Water/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor, Public
Works Inspector, Gardener I
Police: (5) Cadet; LAN Analyst, (3) Police Officers, Communication Operator
All Other Departments: City Manager, Director Planning & Inspections, Customer Service Clerk, (Collections); (1) Customer Service Clerk I (Customer
Service); (1) Customer Service Clerk I (Cashiers); (1) Field Service Representative I (Customer Service-Meter Reading), LAN Analyst (Information
Technology); Billing Supervisor (Customer Service); (2) Customer Service Clerk I (part-time); Customer Service Supervisor; Planner; (2) Library Clerk
(part-time)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Turnover Statistics
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 4.09
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 .57 .28 .54 .27
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 1.91
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 1.91
2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented
2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
2016 RIF in Economic Development
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014 2015 2016 2017
Total Number of Employees 21 25 38 37 21 42 32 15
Separating from Service
Average Number of Full-time 362 356 333 325 331 333 340 342
Employees
Average Number of Part-time 16 15 12 14 18 24 28 24
Employees
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
Workers Compensation Cost CY 2017
Admin./CMO 9
Customer Service 1
Facilities 14
Department
Grounds 10
Police 51
Police Civilian 2
Power Plant 8
Sanitation 8
Water/Wastewater 1
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total $104,000
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Service Requests Resolved
80 74
66
63
56 58
60 55
52
49 49
44 42 41
38
40
20
0
Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17
Programming Requests Completed
40
29 27 29
30 24
22 23 22 21
17 18 16 18
20
13
10
0
Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17
Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
45,000
40,000
35,000
Pages Viewed
30,000
25,000
40,773
34,436 34,652 36,155
31,824
20,000
30,300 27,522 27,338
24,670 23,712 25,578
15,000
17,766 16,020
10,000
5,000
0
Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17
Noteworty:
Completed and ultimately cancelled work with Invoice Cloud
Vendor assisted in SCADA hardware / software upgrade. System online.
Remediated areas addressed in security check-up
Continued work with Berry Dunn preparing RFP.
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Monthly Report
Highlighted Special Events & Attendance:
"In Harmony..." Concert 80
"Bessie Colemen: Inspired to Fly" with
Screening of "Black Wings 18
Fabulous Friday - Troll Pajama Party 69
Total Items Checed Out: 32,971 Programs: Offered Attended
E-books: 2,293
Adult 40 808
New Library Cards: 279 Teens 38 275
Children 38 708
Library Card Holders: 40,712 Job Center 39 321
Service Area
Population: 59,354
Library Visitors: 27,283
Meeting Rooms Usage: 1,983
Computer Users: 4,415
Wireless Users: 1,816
Items Loaned to/Received
from Other Libraries: 7,191
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PUBLIC WORKS
Construction Inspection
Subdivisions Site Development
The following required inspection services The following required inspection services
Seskinore Court The Grande, Building 4
Chestnut Grove Chesapeake Utilities- Dover Campus
Clearview Meadows Eden Hill Medical Center
Eden Hill Reed Street Apartments
Nottingham Meadows Leander Lakes
Senators Lakes Eden Hill Commercial Center
Garrison Oak Technical Park Islamic Society of Central Delaware
Tall Pines Salt Barn Construction
Sanitation
MARCH17 FYTD 17 MARCH16 FYTD 16
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 191 1,568 195 1,553
Total Tonnage to DSWA 972.23 8,670.71 1,026.30 8,673.97
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 120 629 67 513
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 0 0 0
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 52 272 19 154
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CURBSIDE RECYCLING STATS TOTAL # OF TOTAL #
STATS HOUSEHOLDS OF WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED ACCOUNTS
March 2017 21,656 9,384 269,020 12.42
Streets MARCH17 FYTD 17 MARCH16 FYTD 16
Signed Installed 164 317 9 44
Signs Repaired 12 107 17 72
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 27 3,323 0 1,281
New Post Installed 51 127 2 61
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 1 10 1 11
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 7 20.5 19 63
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 25 67 5 320
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 38 74 12 77
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 0 16 16
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 0 16 16
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 12.5 97.75 30 71
Concrete Work (Hrs) 10 62 12 52
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0.30 5.57 0.30 0
Ditch Work (Hrs). 10 12 0 28
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 40.5 86 8 88
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,677 11,508 1,576 8,592
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 118 658.5 104 744
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 16.8 12,040 0 11,992
Leaf Collection (Miles) 30 7,635 0 7,640
GROUNDS
Work Orders
Total Work Orders = 22 General = 1 Arborist = 21
Arborist Crew March 2017 March 2016
Trees Trimmed 132 66
Trees Removed 25 4
Stumps Removed 7 0
Root Pruning 1 0
Arborist Crew
Pruned and removed trees.
Stump removal
Removed trees along sewer easement off of West Denney’s Road
Beautification Crew
Began receiving plant material from vendors. Transplanting plugs into pots.
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Mowing Crew
Mowing crews have been working with arborist crew performing tree work.
Worked with small engine mechanic, prepping equipment.
Athletic Field Maintenance
Began prepping athletic fields for upcoming spring season.
Lining athletic fields
Filling, dragging, and prepping infields
Litter Removal
Litter person has been doing an outstanding job with emptying trash cans and picking up litter.
Miscellaneous
General clean-up of parks
Brush hog the sewer easement off of West Denney’s Road for Water/Wastewater
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
City Clerk's Office Create a Polling Place Locator application.
City Manager’s Office Created one 8.5"x11" and one 18"x24" map of 222 W Reed St and the surrounding
parcels with tax values. Provided PDF and paper copies to requester.
City Manager’s Office Created a 30"x40" map of Independence Blvd with approximate centerline-to-
centerline lengths. Sent to Citizen in PDF from as requested.
Other Provided GIS data to the National Parks Service for a project in the area of The Green.
Other Continued updating and printing Community Maps for the Fire Department.
Planning & Inspections Created building permits in the floodplain in 2016 data and produced a map.
Public Works Created 3 road striping maps.
Public Works Completed two Miss Utility requests for stormwater, sanitary sewer, and
water infrastructure.
Public Works Created a layer mapping City-Owned Generators and made a 30"x40" map of them.
Public Works Troubleshooted issue with collector crashing while in Tree Inventory App.
Public Works QA/QC No Smoking Sign project with sign installer.
Public Works Monthly Recycling Customer Update.
Public Works Created one 30"x40" map each for the following assets: Pump Stations,
Water Towers, Wells.
Public Works Updated the Parcels, Rentals, and Active AHIs layers for the month.
Public Works Created the Flushing Maps for the second week of Spring 2017 flushing.
Public Works Created the Flushing Maps for the third week of Spring 2017 flushing.
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FLEET AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 29 Number of Tire Repairs: 10 Number of Road Repairs: 9
Other Work Orders: 55 Repair Hours: 231.7 Road Repair Hours: 15.5
Total Work Orders: 84 Fabrication Hours: 23 Misc. Hours: 210.8
PM Hours: 146
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 39
# Of Scheduled PM’s: Completed: 13
Major Program Updates
March March
MEASURE 2017 2016 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance -
Scheduled Preventative
13 out of 39 19 out of 39
Maintenance appointments - 15.39%
33.33 % 48.72 %
being kept (Quantity and
Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
42 out of 42 51 out of 51
completed within 5 days 0%
100 % 100 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work
orders completed within 2 3 out of 3 2 out of 2
0%
days (Quantity and 100 % 100 %
Percentage)
Water/Wastewater Divisions
Feb 16 March 16 May 16 April 16 June 16 July 16 Aug 16
Total Water Prod. 137,059,000 148,722,000 146,101,000 159,483,000 172,331,000 204,088,000 203,656,000
Billed Consumpt. 129,346,000 127,945,000 125,105,000 141,806,000 147,393,000 181,484,000 179,460,000
Total Flow to County 187,336,000 132,852,000 161,418,000 129,035,000 129,309,000 129,725,000 158,799,000
City Readings 152,102,705 195,225,608 157,406,385 148,682,761 158,898,575 146,440,837 178,307,328
Sept 16 Oct 16 Nov 16 Dec 16 Jan 17 Feb 17 March 17
Total Water Prod. 176,510,000 173,574,000 122,328,000 132,009,000 139,873,000 126,731,000 153,874,000
Billed Consumpt. 184,214,000 159,687,000 133,279,000 114,760,000 114,760,000 150,473,000 120,373,000
Total Flow to County 125,583,000 169,995,000 114,255,000 114,682,000 141,147,600 115,346,000 120,431,000
City Readings 135,635,579 147,838,447 150,270,118 136,196,345 142,470,400 148,506,989 134,835,733
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates MARCH 17 MARCH 16 DIFF FY17 YTD FY16 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 0 0 0 0
Water Quality Complaints 31 6 +25 106 63
Plan Review Completed
Within 30 days of Submission 7 20 -13 56 76
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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task MARCH17 MARCH16 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 4,963,677 4,797,484 1,432,643,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 16.00 18.97 17.16
Water Mains Repaired 2 1 16
Water Service Lines Repaired 2 2 10
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 1 4
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 2 1 5
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 31,338 55,636 421,696
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 998 0 9,506
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,839 1,818 1,839
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 14,577 14,426 14,577
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Prepared By:
Arline Holloway
Client Services Manager
Phone: 904-360-1347
Email: aholloway@teainc.org
Date:
April 27, 2017
301 W. Bay Street, Suite 2600 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Tel: 904.356.3900 Toll-Free: 800.423.4800
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Table of Contents
I. Executive Summary 1
Power Supply Summary 1
Supply Source Summary 2
Supply Variance 2
Generation Summary 3
Emissions Summary 5
Risk Management Summary 10
II. Budget Report 11
III. Operations Management 14
Operations Summary 14
Appendix: PJM Invoice 29
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
POWER SUPPLY SUMMARY
Power Supply Costs FY2016-17
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17
Budget Actual
Overall Power Supply costs were $255,085 below budget, predominantly driven by lower PJM-Energy,
Congestion and Losses and PJM-ARR Transmission and Fees. PJM Energy, Congestion and Losses charges for
the month stepped up to $508,025.
Dover’s budgeted cost for all power supply (capacity AND energy) was $71.59/MWh. The actual cost of all
power supply (capacity AND energy) was $65/MWh.
The actual cost of energy alone was $39.74/MWh as opposed to a budgeted energy cost of $43.16.
Dover’s total load was 61,055 MWh versus a forecasted load of 59,000 MWh. Hedge purchases totaled
41,566 MWh, which was 68% of the actual load.
Dover’s planned energy purchase from the SunPark solar installation was 1,605 MWhs. Dover’s actual
energy purchase from the SunPark installation was 1,543 MWhs.
Purchases from PJM (energy and fees) totaled $1,904,901. PJM Revenue (Generation Credits) totaled
$682,779. The Grand Total owed to PJM for the month of March 1,222,122.
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Supply Source Summary
Supply Variance
Purchased Power Variance Report: March
Budget Actual Variance
Gross Load 59,000 61,055 (2,055)
Wholesale Load 57,395 59,512 (2,117)
Hedged Volume (MWh) 35,004 41,566 (6,563)
Unhedged Volume (MWh) 22,392 17,946 4,445
Dover SunPark Volume (MWh) 1,605 1,543 62
Renewable Energy Credits Volume 241 148 93
Hedged Cost ($/MWh) $ 42.59 $ 41.10 $ 1
Unhedged Energy Cost ($/MWh) $37.81 $28.31 $9.50
Solar Energy Cost ($/MWh) $130.16 $136.13 ($5.97)
Energy Costs ($/MWh) $43.16 $39.74 $3.41
All-in Costs - Energy, Capacity and RECs ($/MWh) $71.59 $65.00 $6.59
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GENERATION SUMMARY
Generation Revenue FY2016-17
$400,000
$350,000
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$-
Jul-16 Apr-17 Jun-17
Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 May-17
Budget Actual
Net Generation Revenue for the month of March was $228,168 versus a budgeted revenue of $20,233.
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Generation Breakdown:
City of Dover
Monthly Wholesale Generation Formula
March 2017
Net Generation
63.87 D
Production Margin
PJM - Generation
Economic and Reliability Dispatch $ 1,408.31 A
Natural Gas & Oil Consumption
Purchases for Generation $ (3,666.00)
Natural Gas Transport $ (583.56)
Eastern Shore Cashout $ 845.60
Oil Consumption $ -
Subtotal: Natural Gas & Oil Consumption $ (3,403.96) B
Gross Production Margin $ (1,995.65) C = (A + B)
$/MWh Generation Production Gross Margin $ (31.25) E = (C/D)
PJM - Capacity
Generation Capacity Credit $ 632,737.28
Reactive Supply and Transmission Losses $ 48,633.76
Subtotal: PJM - Capacity $ 681,371.04 F
All in Generation Margin
All in Generation Margin Total $ 679,375.39 (G = C + F)
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EMISSIONS SUMMARY
Emissions Allowance and Solar Renewable Energy Summary through March 31, 2017
The reinstated Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) replaced the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) beginning
January 1, 2015. The State of Delaware was included in the CAIR footprint but is not included in the CSAPR
footprint.
The separate Clean Air Act acid rain deposition control program (CAA Title IV) which governs SO2 national
allowance trading program remains in effect for Dover. Beginning with the January 2015 report, TEA no
longer includes a CAIR summary. It will continue to report on Dover’s Clean Air Act Title IV SO2 allowances.
Market liquidity for Title IV SO2 allowances is very low, with few transactions occurring. The following table
shows estimated values for Dover’s banked allowances, based on a market price assessment published by
SNL Energy.
Market Value for Clean Air Act Title IV Allowances
Commodity $/Ton1 Tons Market Value
SO2 Allowances – Title IV $0.56 15,026 $8,415
Total $8,415
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The State of Delaware is a participant in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The City of Dover
must comply with RGGI by surrendering carbon dioxide (CO2) allowances pursuant to the State of Delaware’s
laws (Title 7, Chapter 60, Sub-Title II-A).
Dover had more than a sufficient number of RGGI allowances allocated to it to cover its requirements
through the first compliance period (calendar years 2009-2011) and second compliance period (2012 –
2014). Any unused allowances are carried over (“banked”) for subsequent years. The table below includes
Dover’s historical activities, and includes projections through 2020. Two projections are presented: (1)
future annual emissions based on the average for 2009 – 2015, and (2) future annual emissions based on
2010 actual CO2 emissions which was the highest emissions year between 2009 and 2015.
The table and chart indicate that Dover could run out of banked allowances as early as the end of 2018
under the high emissions scenario and by the end of 2020 under the average scenario. Therefore, Dover
has initiated a program to participate in RGGI’s quarterly auctions to ensure it has adequate allowances in
the future.
1 April 19, 2017 Daily Power Report by SNL Energy
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Dover, DE RGGI Allowance History and Forecast - March 2017
CO2 Tons
CO2 EOY Historical CO2 Tons CO2 Tons Projected EOY
Compliance CO2 Allowances Allocated CO2 Emitted & Projected EOY
Allowances Allowance Emitted - Proj. Emitted - Proj. Balance
Year (CY) Purchased Allowances Adjustments- Balance (High)
S old Balance (Avg) (High) (Average)
Historical
2009 0 62,184 5,796 56,388
2010 0 49,747 32,971 73,164
2011 0 37,311 17,746 92,729
2012 0 27,983 15,957 104,755
2013 0 24,818 10,230 119,343
2014 0 1,000 N/A 25,426 94,917
2015 0 14,000 N/A 18,828 84,070
2016 0 16,000 N/A 25,136 74,934 19,384 33,000 55,550 41,934
2017 0 8,000 N/A 82,934 19,384 33,000 44,167 16,934
2018 0 N/A 19,384 33,000 24,783 -16,067
2019 0 N/A 19,384 33,000 5,400 -49,067
2020 0 N/A 19,384 33,000 -13,984 -82,067
Subject to verification to NAES report.
Dover RGGI Allowance History and Projection
March 31, 2017
150,000
100,000
Includes the 8,000 allowances
awarded in this year's Auction 35
Tons of CO2
50,000
0
-50,000
-100,000
Historical CO2 Emissions Projected CO2 Emissions - Avg CO2 Tons Emitted - Proj. (High)
EOY Historical Allowance Balance Projected EOY Balance (Average) Projected EOY Balance (High)
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In anticipation of needing additional RGGI allowances in the future, Dover has participated the eight out of
the last ten auctions and plans to continue to participate as required. The table below shows details for
Dover’s allowance purchases for each of these previous Auctions.
Dover's RGGI Allowance Purchase History
RGGI Auction Auction Clearing Price Quantity of Allowances
Number Auction Date ($/Ton) Awarded Total Cost
26 Dec 3, 2014 $5.21 1,000 $5,210
27 Ma r 11, 2015 $5.41 6,000 $32,460
28 Jun 3, 2015 $5.50 4,000 $22,000
29 Sep 3, 2015 $6.02 4,000 $24,080
30 Dec 2, 2015 $7.50 0 $0
31 Ma r 9, 2016 $5.25 8,000 $42,000
32 Jun 1, 2016 $4.53 6,000 $27,180
33 Sept 7, 2016 $4.54 2,000 $9,080
34 Dec 7, 2016 $3.55 0 $0
35 Ma r 8, 2017 $3.00 8,000 $24,000
Total s 39,000 $186,010
RGGI prices hovered just above the March quarterly auction clearing price for the better part of the past
month; however, the April contract fell below $3.00 ahead of the RGGI stakeholder meeting scheduled for
Thursday, April 20. As of the April 19 settle, the prompt month contact fell $0.21 month/month to $2.90.
For point of reference, the last quarterly auction to clear below $3.00 was all the way back in September
2003 when it cleared at $2.67. During the RGGI stakeholder meeting, ICF International provided a summary
of reference case and sensitivity case analysis and it provided a brief overview of three potential policy case
scenarios that it is evaluating (i.e., different future cap limits for 2021-2030). Comments from stakeholders
requested an additional policy case scenario with a 5% cap reduction. Results of policy case modeling will
be presented during the next stakeholder meeting in early summer.
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RGGI Futures - April 19, 2017
3.50
3.40
3.30
3.20 RGGI V13
$/Ton
3.10 RGGI V14
3.00 RGGI V15
2.90 RGGI V16
2.80 RGGI V17
2.70 RGGI V18
2.60 RGGI V19
Based on the April 19, 2017 ICE price of $2.94/ton for the April 2017 futures contract, the estimated
market value of Dover’s existing 82,9342 ton RGGI allowance bank is $243,826.
The next RGGI auction will be held on June 7, 2017. The Cost Containment Reserve will be 10 Million tons
with a CCR price of $10.00/ton. The reserve price for 2017 is $2.15. Dover has submitted its intent to bid
for the upcoming auction; however, the security interest, if Dover elects to participate, is not due until May
31, 2017.
Renewable Energy Certificates
Dover owns two photovoltaic systems totaling 15 kW, consisting of one 5 kW unit at the Utilities
Administration Building and two 5 kW units at the McKee Run generating station. Dover also receives solar
energy produced by the 10 MW Dover Sun Park which is owned by White Oak Solar Energy, LLC. In addition
to all of the physical energy produced by the Sun Park, Dover receives 15% of Sun Park’s Solar Renewable
Energy Credits (SRECS).
Dover participates in the Delaware Municipal Electric Renewable Portfolio Standard (DMERPS) for
compliance with the State of Delaware’s RPS laws applicable to municipal utilities. The first compliance
period under DMERPS was for the 12 months ending May 2014 and the second compliance period was for
the 12 months ending May 2015.
2 Adjusted to reflect NAES totals and includes Auction 35 purchase. Subject to verification from RGGI COATS account.
3 Note: Retroactive Bonus Allowances were not transferred within PJM’s GATS system, but were used to offset 2014/2015
compliance obligation.
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Through the end of generation month February 2017, Dover had accumulated a net total of 7,495 SRECs
from these renewable energy resources. This total includes SRECs reported in PJM’s GATS account and
Bonus allowances for Sun Park labor. This total was reduced by 2,941 SREC transferred to DEMEC for
surrender on October 3, 2014 for the first compliance period, 2,861 SRECs and 574 bonus SRECs for the
second compliance period on November 9, 2015, and 2,093 SRECs and 207 bonus SRECs for the third
compliance period on November 22, 2016.
Delaware periodically holds SRECs auctions; however, these auctions are for size tiers N1 – N3, E1 and E2.
The Dover Sun Park is in the N4 tier for large-scale facilities. State-wide carve outs for Tier 4 have been fully
subscribed, so there is not a market for tier T4 SRECs in Delaware.
The nearest viable market for Dover’s SRECs is Pennsylvania. The most recent daily settlement prices for
Pennsylvania SRECs from Bloomberg are used in the table below.
Net SREC
PJM-GATS
10% Bonus Balance
Market Balance
SREC Vintage SRECs for Transferred to DEMEC After Market
Clearing Before
(June 1 – May 31) Sun Park for 2014/15 Transfer Value
Price 2014/15
Labor(3) Compliance and
Compliance
Surrender
GATs Bonus
2011/2012 $0.00 0 290.2 290.2 0 $0
2012/2013 $0.00 2,173 215.7 2,173 215.7 0 $0
2013/2014 $0.00 2,701 268 2701 268 0.0 0
2014/2015 $5.00 2,685 266.3 80 7.1 2,864.2 14,321
2015/2016 $5.00 2,586 168 0 0 2,754.0 13,770
2016/2017 $5.00 1,877 0 0 0 1,877.0 9,385
Totals 12,022 1,208.20 4,954 781 7,495.2 $37,476
TEA continues to recommend to Dover to retain these allowances for compliance with its Renewable
Portfolio Standard (RPS). Additionally, Dover will need to acquire additional SRECs resources in future years.
It is apparent that Dover’s portion of SRECs produced by White Oak Solar Energy Center will not be sufficient
future years as the compliance requirements increase. DEMEC has indicated that it expects to have excess
SRECs available for Dover’s compliance requirements. This and other alternatives will need to be evaluated
in the near future.
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RISK MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
The front planning year Forward prices have increased.
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II. BUDGET REPORT
Budget Actual Variance
Mar-17 Mar-17
Gross Load 59,000 61,055 (2,055)
Power Supply
Hedged Energy $1,490,900 $1,708,537 ($217,637)
PJM - Energy, Congestion & Losses $846,600 $ 508,025.66 $338,574
PJM - ARR, Transmission and Fees $633,650 503,446 $130,204
Dover SUN Park Energy $208,900 $210,054 ($1,154)
Dover SUN Park RECs $22,900 $19,697 $3,203
RECS (Solar and Non-Solar) $56,100 $56,100 $0
RGGI Credit Costs $32,325 $ - $32,325
Management Fees $69,583 $69,583 $0
PJM - Capacity UCAP Obligated Purchased $863,000 $ 893,429.61 ($30,430)
Subtotal - Power Supply $4,223,958 $3,968,874 $255,085
Power Generation O&M
Plant O&M 662,625.00 $451,207 $ 211,418
Subtotal Generation O&M $662,625 $451,207 $211,418
Power Generation Production Margin
PJM - Economic and reliability dispatch ($41,200) $ (1,408.31) ($39,792)
Fuel Costs - Natural Gas $14,500 $ 3,403.96 $11,096
Fuel Costs - Oil $0 $ - $0
Testing Costs $5,542 - $5,542
Subtotal Generation Production Margin ($21,158) $1,996 $ (23,154)
Power Generation Non-Production Revenue
PJM - Generation Capacity Credit ($631,700) $ (632,737.28) $1,037
Emissions Allowance Sales $0 $ - $0
Reactive Supply - Gas ($30,000) $ (48,633.76) $18,634
Subtotal - Non-Production Revenue ($661,700) ($681,371) $19,671
SubTotal - All Generation (20,233) ($228,168) $207,935
Total - Utilities Cost $4,203,725 $3,740,705 $463,020
Unit Costs
Total - Power Supply $71.59 $ 65.00 $6.59
Total - Power Generation ($0.34) ($3.74) $3.39
Final Cost of Service to City of Dover Ratepayers $71.25 $61.27 $9.98
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March Variance Analysis
Power Supply
o Dover consumed 2,055 MWh more than forecasted for the month.
o Dover saw an unfavorable variance for budgeted Hedged Energy of $217,637.
o Dover experienced a favorable variance for budgeted PJM - Energy, Congestion & Losses of
$338,574 and a favorable variance for PJM ARR, Transmission and Fees of $130,204.
o The City of Dover realized a favorable variance of $255,085 for power supply vs. the monthly
budget.
o Dover Sun Park generated 62 MWhs less than forecasted.
o This resulted in a net power supply cost positive budget variance of $6.59/MWh below
budget.
Generation
o Non Production Revenue had a favorable variance of $19,671.
o Net All Generation Revenue had a favorable variance of $207,935.
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Budget Actual Variance
YTD YTD
Gross Load 575,000 588,708 (13,708)
Power Supply
Hedged Energy $ 12,800,800 $15,732,700 $ (2,931,900)
PJM - Energy, Congestion & Losses $ 9,327,300 $3,753,269 $5,574,031
PJM - ARR, Transmission and Fees $ 5,702,900 4,135,738 $1,567,162
Dover SUN Park Energy $ 1,486,500 $1,627,115 ($140,615)
Dover SUN Park RECs $ 251,300 $247,476 $3,824
RECS (Solar and Non-Solar) $ 504,900 $504,900 $0
RGGI Credit Costs $ 96,975 $9,080 $87,895
Management Fees $ 626,247 $626,247 $0
PJM - Capacity UCAP Obligated Purchased $ 7,627,600 $7,895,642 ($268,042)
Subtotal - Power Supply 38,424,522 $34,532,168 $3,892,354
Power Generation O&M
Plant O&M $ 5,024,825 $ 4,492,087 $ 532,738
Subtotal Generation O&M 5,024,825 $ 4,492,087 $ 532,738
Power Generation Production Margin
PJM - Economic and reliability dispatch $ (779,065) ($1,365,973) $586,909
Fuel Costs - Natural Gas $ 295,586 $1,255,238 ($959,652)
Fuel Costs - Oil $ - $1,123 ($1,123)
Testing Costs $ 49,875 $0 $49,875
Subtotal Generation Production Margin (433,604) ($109,613) $ (323,991)
Power Generation Non-Production Revenue
PJM - Generation Capacity Credit $ (5,583,400) ($5,592,581) $9,181
Emissions Allowance Sales $ - $0 $0
Reactive Supply - Gas $ (270,000) ($494,521) $224,521
Subtotal - Non-Production Revenue (5,853,400) ($6,087,102) $233,702
SubTotal - All Generation $ (1,262,179) ($1,704,628) $ 442,449
Total - Utilities Cost $37,162,343 $32,827,540 $4,334,803
Unit Costs
Total - Power Supply $66.83 $ 58.66 $8.17
Total - Power Generation ($2.20) ($2.90) $0.70
Final Cost of Service to City of Dover Ratepayers $64.63 $55.76 $8.87
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III. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS SUMMARY
Executive Summary:
During the month of March, there were no recordable accidents, lost time accidents or environmental
incidents. The facility has gone 809 days through March 31, 2017 without a Lost Time Accident (LTI) and
715 days since the April 16, 2015 recordable accident. There were three (3) Near Misses reported in March
2017 at McKee Run/VanSant Generating Stations.
No McKee Run or VanSant Units were dispatched during the month of March by PJM, TEA or The City of
Dover. The McKee run Unit 3 and VanSant Unit 11 entered into spring outages on March 6, 2017. The
VanSant unit was started and observed for internal stack repairs and testing of the remote start operation
from the McKee Run site. Results were very favorable with a few minor issues to follow up on. The VanSant
outage was cleared on March 24, 2017. The VanSant starting diesel was exercised one time during the
month with no issues to report. Units 1&2 entered into maintenance outages on March 9, 2017 for orifice
plate inspections. The Units were cleared on March 15, 2017 after preventative maintenance was
completed.
Monthly Budget Variance - The actual expenses for the month of March are $451,207 against a budgeted
amount of $438,415 for an unfavorable variance of $12,792 or 2.91%. The variance was due to the
following:
PERSONNEL EXPENSES – A favorable monthly variance of $31,670 was due the change in
employee staffing assignments and lower than anticipated increase in labor costs. As a
result, this impacted three (3) labor accounts – Straight Time, Overtime, and Labor
Burdens.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES EXPENSES – A favorable monthly variance of $8,627 was due to
not purchasing bulk chemicals that were budgeted for March. This order will be placed in
May or June in time for summer run season.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES – An unfavorable monthly variance of $53,089 was primarily
due to timing of invoices for electricity usage. (2) Monthly invoices were booked in
March.
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NAES Corporation
Dover, Delaware
March 2017 Monthly Report
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New Kubota® Lawn Equipment!
Cover picture: We were able to purchase new lawn equipment for station personnel in March. It is a 2017 Kubota Ride-on Mower. The major
benefit of this new purchase is to minimize our annual costs for lawn care.
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Table of Contents
1.0 Environmental, Health and Safety
2.0 Financials
3.0 Operations
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
6.0 General Plant Information
7.0 Training
8.0 Calendar of Upcoming Events
9.0 “Value Added” Accomplishments
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1.0 Environmental, Health and Safety
During the month of March, there were no recordable accidents, lost time accidents or
environmental incidents. The facility has gone 809 days through March 31, 2017 without a
Lost Time Accident (LTI) and 715 days since the April 16, 2015 recordable accident.
There were three (3) Near Misses reported in March 2017 at McKee Run Generating
Station and VanSant. One (1) Near Miss was reported when an “electrical pigtail” was used
to connect a water pump while performing the VanSant turbine cleaning. The 480v
receptacle tripped and caused a flash. It was discovered that the pigtail was not created by
NAES and the plug ground wire was crossed with a positive wire. No injuries or equipment
damage sustained.
One (1) Near Miss was reported when operators were about to fill a diesel portable heater
and used their olfactory senses to determine the liquid in the yellow diesel can was actually
gasoline.
One (1) Near Miss was reported while running the VanSant station, a fitting on the lube oil
system was not tightened and oil leaked from the fitting. Maintenance responded quickly
and placed oil pads on the spill while trying to stop the leak. The isolation valve was
located and the fitting was tightened, then the remaining oil was cleaned up and staged in
the VanSant DI.
During the month of March, no industrial wastewater was discharged to the Kent County
Public Works sewer treatment plant. As required by the permit, a monthly Significant
Industrial User (SIU) Report was submitted indicating no discharge occurred to the Kent
County treatment facility. The City of Dover (COD) submitted the monthly electronic
NPDES Discharge Monitoring Report (e-DMR) to DNREC indicating that McKee Run did
not sample any storm water outfalls.
COD notified EPA of McKee Run and Vansant’s intent to exit the Greenhouse Gas
Reporting requirement because both facilities have reported CO2 emissions under 25,000
mCO2e/year for 5 consecutive years. As part of the Title V air permit, all electrical
generation units at both McKee Run and VanSant had their orifice plate inspections
completed in March
Six (6) staff attended the annual First Aid/AED/CPR certification training. Only one
operator could not make the training do to a scheduling conflict. He is rescheduled to take
the training class on May 12, 2017. As part of the Facility Response Plan (FRP), a
quarterly FRP Notification drill was conducted to test the emergency response communication system.
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1.1 Environmental, Health and Safety Tables
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4 *2015 SO2 tons emitted were modified in 2016 by COD to reflect DNREC’s request to change 2015 SO2 emission factors.
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5 Not actual RGGI balances, NAES’ accounting of allowance balance per COMPAS reports and emissions for the year. COD transferred
2,000 allowances from McKee Run’s RGGI account and into Vansant’s account on 1/4/2017 as part of the annual reconciliation. In
the January 2017 Monthly Report, 2,000 new allowances were mistakenly entered into the purchase column. They have since been
removed
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1.2 Title V Air Permit Fuel Operation Compliance
McKee Run Generating Station: The Title V Permit dictates that natural gas is the primary fuel source
for the unit operations and stipulates that by April 16, 2015, the boiler shall not combust oil for more
than 10.0% of the average annual heat value (MMBtu) input during any 3 calendar years or no for
more than 15% of the annual heat rate during any single calendar year. The tables below track fuel
combustion operations to ensure compliance with the respective MRGS Title V permits are
maintained. Up to 48 hours can be used for valid “testing” purposes and gas curtailments are an
allowable exception to the rule. The plant is communicating with Eastern Shore to obtain any required
written confirmation of NG outages for compliance purposes. We are determining how many
operating hours were done for “testing” which will also reduce the required natural gas to combust to
be in compliance for Unit 3.
Van Sant Station: The Title V Air permit restrictions with regards to operations, is limited to 70,080
MW-hr. per calendar year with a rolling average of 35,040 MW-hr. over the previous 3 calendar years.
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2.0 Financials
Monthly and year to date financial results as compared with the approved power plant budget for the
Generation Units are provided below.
2.1 Variance analysis:
The actual expenses for the month of March are $451,207 against a budgeted amount of $438,415
for an unfavorable variance of $12,792 or 2.91%. The variance was due to the following:
PERSONNEL EXPENSES – A favorable monthly variance of $31,670 was due the
change in employee staffing assignments and lower than anticipated increase in labor
costs. As a result, this impacted three (3) labor accounts – Straight Time, Overtime, and
Labor Burdens.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES EXPENSES - A favorable monthly variance of $8,627 was
due to not purchasing bulk chemicals that were budgeted for March. This order will be
placed in May or June in time for summer run season.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES – An unfavorable monthly variance of $53,089 was
primarily due to timing of invoices for electricity usage. (2) Monthly invoices were booked
in March.
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3.0 Operations
Unit Operations / Outages / Trips: No McKee Run or VanSant Units were dispatched during the
month of March by PJM, TEA or The City of Dover. The McKee run Unit 3 and VanSant Unit 11
entered into spring outages on March 6, 2017. The VanSant unit was started and observed for
internal stack repairs and testing of the remote start operation from the McKee Run site. Results
were very favorable with a few minor issues to follow up on. The VanSant outage was cleared on
March 24, 2017. The VanSant starting diesel was exercised one time during the month with no
issues to report. Units 1&2 entered into maintenance outages on March 9, 2017 for orifice plate
inspections. The Units were cleared on March 15, 2017 after preventative maintenance was
completed.
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6 *Hot Gas Path inspection
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3.1 Team Report:
The Operations Department continues to utilize the on duty Day Shift Team to support plant
operations, general maintenance of the plant and support maintenance department by
successfully completing Preventative Maintenance (PM) work orders and other plant related PM
tasks.
The Operations Team completed GPI Learning courses for the month of March. GPI online training
will be utilized monthly to complete NAES SMP (Safety & Environmental) Training. The Operations
Team will review the plant’s safety and environmental permits/policies/manuals and complete a
final test for knowledge and familiarity with the subject material.
4.0 Maintenance
During the month of March, the Plant Maintenance staff continues to address the backlog of work orders,
preventative maintenance (PM’s) and new work orders received during the month. Back logged Work
Orders are work orders that have been open for greater than thirty days. There were 102 new work orders
issued with 104 work orders being completed, and 78 of the back logged work orders completed during
the month. There no new Safety Work Orders entered into the plant’s Computerized Maintenance
Management System (MP2) for the McKee Run site during the month. The table below summarizes the
monthly work order activities based on MP2 work order records and will continue to improve with time.
This table gives a representation of identified outstanding work; Preventative Maintenance tasks
completion and remaining corrective work orders and back logged work orders that require attention.
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Notable activities during the month include:
The Maintenance, IC&E and Operational staff completed a water wash on the combustion turbine at
VanSant Generating Station. This was completed during the first week of the outage. The water wash was
complete in preparation of the borescope inspection later in the week. By having the turbine clean a more
concise inspection could be completed.
The maintenance staff removed all the necessary plugs and fuel nozzles so that the borescope of the turbine
could be completed. Advance Turbine Support was on site to complete a borescope of the turbine. The
borescope was completed and there are some areas that were targeted as areas that need to be repair
during the major inspection of the turbine outage in 2018.
In the 2017 spring outage the exhaust plenum was replaced. During the replace it was discovered that the
area above from the expansion joint to the bottom of the silencers was in need of repair. This was confirmed
by thermo-imaging pictures.
BREMCO was contracted to remove and replace all of the bad and damage material and replace with the
manufactures recommendation material and installation specification. This work was completed and
another thermo-imaging study will be completed when the unit is operated.
The IC&E completed the yearly calibration of the I&C devices at VanSant. All of the calibrations were checked
for functionality and the proper settings in accordance with the manufacture specifications.
The IC&E staff and Affinity Energy installed a remote start computer in the control room at McKee Run. The
system will allow the combustion turbine to be started remotely from the control room at McKee Run. An
operator will be dispatched to go over to The VanSant Station and take control of the unit once it has been
started. This will improve the startup time on the unit from being online within one hour to being on line
within twenty minutes. The unit was tested to ensure that all functions of the turbine work at all stations.
All of the functions worked without any issues. The unit was started from McKee Run and VanSant stations
to ensure that the unit would be able to be started from any station and reach base load with no issues.
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5.0 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
This month’s report for CIP project planned and budgeted for the current budget year 2016/2017 with the
status to date for the project.
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6.0 General Plant Information
Three (3) Near Misses were reported this month and a total of eight (8) have been reported since the start
of the fiscal calendar.
7.0 Training
The March Safety Committee meeting topic “Safety Tips for Outside Hazards-Machinery, insects, heat and
more” was reviewed and discussed in Team meetings and by the entire staff.
Seven (6) employees completed the bi-annual First Aid/AED/CPR class in March. One operator had a
scheduling conflict and will finish his training May 12, 2017.
Operations Staff has been busy completing PJM required NERC training and OES-NA certified NERC
Training this month. PJM certified Operator simulation training will be conducted in-house during April.
PJM certified Operators are required to complete 130 hours of continuing education training to maintain
their certification status.
8.0 Calendar of Upcoming Events
A forecast of general event dates for the power plant projects, outages and various agency reporting dates
are listed below.
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9.0 “Value Added” Accomplishments during March
During the month, nearly all staff at McKee Run and VanSant are First Aid/AED/CPR
trained.
During the month the power plant staff accomplished the normal preventative and
corrective maintenance for the generation units. We are responsible for maintaining and
protecting the City of Dover power generation assets, and keeping them “available”, for
dispatch when called.
Listed below are some of the work accomplishments that have been completed this past
month that NAES feels added value to the generation assets, protected them from
deterioration or inoperability, and overall increased their life expectancy through improved
equipment maintenance practices which include preventative and predictive maintenance
tasks (see Section 4 - Maintenance Work Orders) for the City of Dover units.
The Operations Teams completed the cleaning and repainting of electrical panel and trip
hazard boundary warning strips throughout the plant. Also the Maintenance shop was
completed. The Operations Team completed repainting all of the interior painting of I
beams and MCC curbing. Painting has started on the outside hand rails. The plan is to
gradually improve the plant appearance and equipment for both generation sites over the
course of the next couple of years.
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APPENDIX: PJM INVOICE
Monthly Billing Statement - CSV and
REPORT NAME: XML
CUSTOMER
ACCOUNT: City of Dover, Delaware
CUSTOMER CODE: DOVDE
CUSTOMER ID: 76.000000
FINAL BILLING
STATEMENT
ISSUED: 4/7/2017 9:54
BILLING PERIOD
START DATE: 3/1/2017
BILLING PERIOD
END DATE: 3/31/2017
INVOICE NUMBER: 2017033100076.000000
INVOICE DUE
DATE: 4/14/2017 12:00
SOURCE BILLING PERIOD
CHARGES ADJ BILLING LINE ITEM NAME START AMOUNT ($)
Network Integration Transmission
1100.000000 Service 416352.630000
1108.000000 Transmission Enhancement 72600.720000
Firm Point-to-Point Transmission
1130.000000 Service 0.000000
Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission
1140.000000 Service 0.000000
1200.000000 Day-ahead Spot Market Energy 497105.330000
1205.000000 Balancing Spot Market Energy 100458.210000
1210.000000 Day-ahead Transmission Congestion -80497.620000
1215.000000 Balancing Transmission Congestion -2243.050000
1220.000000 Day-ahead Transmission Losses -6403.080000
1225.000000 Balancing Transmission Losses 1412.710000
1230.000000 Inadvertent Interchange 151.380000
Day-Ahead Load Response Charge
1242.000000 Allocation 51.630000
Real-Time Load Response Charge
1243.000000 Allocation 115.040000
1250.000000 Meter Error Correction -2794.690000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Control Area
1301.000000 Administration 12760.850000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
1302.000000 Dispatch Service - FTR Administration 0.000000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
1303.000000 Dispatch Service - Market Support 2958.030000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Regulation Market
1304.000000 Administration 101.230000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Capacity
1305.000000 Resource/Obligation Mgmt. 1183.580000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Market Support
1307.000000 Offset -225.060000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service Refund - Control
1308.000000 Area Administration -631.950000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service Refund - Market
1310.000000 Support -143.950000
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PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service Refund - Regulation
1311.000000 Market Administration -11.530000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service Refund - Capacity
1312.000000 Resource/Obligation Mgmt. -51.770000
1313.000000 PJM Settlement, Inc. 225.060000
Market Monitoring Unit (MMU)
1314.000000 Funding 369.730000
1315.000000 FERC Annual Recovery 4612.140000
Organization of PJM States, Inc.
1316.000000 (OPSI) Funding 48.580000
North American Electric Reliability
1317.000000 Corporation (NERC) 765.630000
1318.000000 Reliability First Corporation (RFC) 1227.480000
Transmission Owner Scheduling,
1320.000000 System Control and Dispatch Service 4514.900000
Reactive Supply and Voltage Control
from Generation and Other Sources
1330.000000 Service 40086.240000
Regulation and Frequency Response
1340.000000 Service 8206.830000
1360.000000 Synchronized Reserve 5317.530000
1362.000000 Non-Synchronized Reserve 414.920000
1365.000000 Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 103.010000
1370.000000 Day-ahead Operating Reserve 463.340000
1375.000000 Balancing Operating Reserve 2850.990000
Balancing Operating Reserve for
1376.000000 Load Response 0.760000
1378.000000 Reactive Services 2263.960000
1380.000000 Black Start Service 7454.800000
Load Reconciliation for Spot Market
1400.000000 Energy -522.650000
Load Reconciliation for Transmission
1410.000000 Congestion -200.360000
Load Reconciliation for Transmission
1420.000000 Losses -13.040000
Load Reconciliation for Inadvertent
1430.000000 Interchange 0.050000
Load Reconciliation for PJM
Scheduling, System Control and
1440.000000 Dispatch Service -4.940000
Load Reconciliation for PJM
Scheduling, System Control and
1441.000000 Dispatch Service Refund 0.240000
Load Reconciliation for Market
1444.000000 Monitoring Unit (MMU) Funding -0.120000
Load Reconciliation for FERC Annual
1445.000000 Recovery -1.460000
Load Reconciliation for Organization
1446.000000 of PJM States, Inc. (OPSI) Funding -0.020000
Load Reconciliation for North
American Electric Reliability
1447.000000 Corporation (NERC) -0.240000
Load Reconciliation for Reliability First
1448.000000 Corporation (RFC) -0.390000
Load Reconciliation for Transmission
Owner Scheduling, System Control
1450.000000 and Dispatch Service -1.430000
Load Reconciliation for Regulation
1460.000000 and Frequency Response Service -2.170000
Load Reconciliation for Synchronized
1470.000000 Reserve -0.330000
Load Reconciliation for Non-
1472.000000 Synchronized Reserve -0.140000
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Load Reconciliation for Balancing
1478.000000 Operating Reserve -0.030000
Load Reconciliation for Reactive
1490.000000 Services 0.050000
1600.000000 RPM Auction 14785.450000
1610.000000 Locational Reliability 676685.670000
1611.000000 CP Transitional Locational Reliability 218542.250000
1108.000000 A Transmission Enhancement 1/1/2017 133.130000
1108.000000 A Transmission Enhancement 2/1/2017 133.130000
1230.000000 A Inadvertent Interchange 2/1/2017 0.040000
1250.000000 A Meter Error Correction 12/1/2016 -1.500000
1250.000000 A Meter Error Correction 2/1/2017 176.600000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Regulation Market
1304.000000 A Administration 4/1/2016 0.060000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Regulation Market
1304.000000 A Administration 5/1/2016 0.030000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Regulation Market
1304.000000 A Administration 6/1/2016 0.070000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Regulation Market
1304.000000 A Administration 7/1/2016 0.070000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Regulation Market
1304.000000 A Administration 8/1/2016 0.020000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Regulation Market
1304.000000 A Administration 9/1/2016 0.020000
PJM Scheduling, System Control and
Dispatch Service - Regulation Market
1304.000000 A Administration 10/1/2016 0.020000
Market Monitoring Unit (MMU)
1314.000000 A Funding 1/1/2017 -19.990000
Market Monitoring Unit (MMU)
1314.000000 A Funding 2/1/2017 -17.240000
Regulation and Frequency Response
1340.000000 A Service 4/1/2016 4.880000
Regulation and Frequency Response
1340.000000 A Service 5/1/2016 3.810000
Regulation and Frequency Response
1340.000000 A Service 6/1/2016 3.760000
Regulation and Frequency Response
1340.000000 A Service 7/1/2016 5.230000
Regulation and Frequency Response
1340.000000 A Service 8/1/2016 3.670000
Regulation and Frequency Response
1340.000000 A Service 9/1/2016 3.850000
Regulation and Frequency Response
1340.000000 A Service 10/1/2016 1.790000
1360.000000 A Synchronized Reserve 2/1/2017 0.210000
1365.000000 A Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 5/1/2014 -0.010000
1365.000000 A Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 6/1/2014 -1.400000
1365.000000 A Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 7/1/2014 -0.220000
1365.000000 A Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 11/1/2014 -0.010000
1365.000000 A Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 1/1/2015 -1.030000
1365.000000 A Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 2/1/2015 -50.440000
1365.000000 A Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 3/1/2015 -2.840000
1370.000000 A Day-ahead Operating Reserve 2/1/2017 0.030000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 8/1/2014 1.320000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 9/1/2014 8.050000
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1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 10/1/2014 0.120000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 11/1/2014 1.110000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 1/1/2015 0.260000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 2/1/2015 0.410000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 3/1/2015 0.030000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 1/1/2016 0.390000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 3/1/2016 0.200000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 4/1/2016 4.610000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 7/1/2016 -549.200000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 10/1/2016 18.140000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 11/1/2016 -1.940000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 1/1/2017 -0.720000
1375.000000 A Balancing Operating Reserve 2/1/2017 10.710000
1930.000000 A Generation Deactivation 1/1/2017 362.920000
1930.000000 A Generation Deactivation 2/1/2017 390.830000
Total Charges 2001063.910000
SOURCE BILLING PERIOD
CREDITS ADJ BILLING LINE ITEM NAME START AMOUNT ($)
Network Integration Transmission
2100.000000 Service 0.000000
2108.000000 Transmission Enhancement 15130.110000
Firm Point-to-Point Transmission
2130.000000 Service 0.000000
Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission
2140.000000 Service 633.250000
2210.000000 Transmission Congestion 0.000000
2220.000000 Transmission Losses 19245.760000
Transmission Owner Scheduling,
2320.000000 System Control and Dispatch Service 0.000000
Reactive Supply and Voltage Control
from Generation and Other Sources
2330.000000 Service 29388.000000
Regulation and Frequency Response
2340.000000 Service 0.000000
2360.000000 Synchronized Reserve 0.000000
2365.000000 Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve 0.000000
2370.000000 Day-ahead Operating Reserve 0.000000
2375.000000 Balancing Operating Reserve 0.000000
2380.000000 Black Start Service 0.000000
Load Reconciliation for Transmission
2420.000000 Losses -4.670000
2510.000000 Auction Revenue Rights 64655.770000
2600.000000 RPM Auction 647522.730000
2640.000000 Incremental Capacity Transfer Rights 1579.760000
2661.000000 Capacity Resource Deficiency 218.550000
2666.000000 Load Management Test Failure 280.520000
Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission
2140.000000 A Service 1/1/2017 -4.080000
Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission
2140.000000 A Service 2/1/2017 42.510000
2666.000000 A Load Management Test Failure 2/1/2017 253.370000
Total Credits 778941.580000
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Monthly Billing Net Total 1,222,122.33
Previous Weekly Billing Net Total 1045606.640000
Total Due / Receivable 176515.690000
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Planning, Inspections & Recreation
MARCH 2017
Planning, Inspections & Recreation Highlights
Leadership In Me Day At Towne Point
Elementary: March 24th was a busy day at Towne Point with the
students hosting local officials from business, government and other
schools. These youth show cased their Leader In Me program and ex-
plained the seven habits to bring their leader- ship skills into maturity.
This is a partner program to our Youth Connections after school pro-
gram.
Election Voting Site: J ohn W. Pitts Recreation Center was selected
as an election site for the Kent County Department of Elections special
election for the open Levy Court seat.
Completion of Indoor League Season: Indoor Leagues concluded
for the season in March. We hosted a Youth Basketball League, Youth
Soccer League, Adult Volleyball, Adult Field Hockey with both co-ed
and women's divisions along with High School and Jr. High School
Field Hockey teams. The senior softball program also concluded. We
are already planning to bring each of these popular leagues and sports
back in for 2017/18 season.
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
1574 N. DuPont Highway—Lane Bryant
412 Tribbitt Street—Cannon Mills
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
930 Whatcoat
Drive—Whatcoat
Apartments
700 Isabelle Isle
Leander Lakes
Apartments
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Planning, Inspections & Recreation Revenue
FY '17 Budget FY '17 Actual
(YTD)
Revenue Stream
Look Forward
Business License $1,467,000 $ 1,449,071 99%
Trailer License $21,000 $ 18,249 87%
Unveiling of the new bike
Building Permits $609,000 $ 772,780 127%
rack—May 17, 2017 in
Cert. of Occupancy $10,000 $ 11,540 115%
front of the Dover Public
Public Occupancy $21,000 $ 21,860 104%
Library
Lodging House $14,100 $ 12,751 90%
Plumbing/Heating/Air $115,000 $ 101,821 89%
Rental Inspection Fee $437,000 $ 376,714 86%
Miscellaneous $27,000 $ 24,069 89%
Fire Protection Fees $65,000 $ 51,468 79%
Code Enf. Fines $35,000 $ 20,300 58%
Vacant Building Reg. $150,000 $ 238,585 159%
Total P&I Revenue $2,971,100 $ 3,099,2018 104%
Recreation $150,000 $ 112,062 75%
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
Carolyn Courtney attended Excel Charting with Spark Lines and Intellicorp Training on
March 22, 2017.
Ann Marie Townshend, AICP served as the City Planner and Director of the Department
of Planning & Inspections and the Parks & Recreation Division since March of 2006.
March 31, 2017 was her last day with the City of Dover; Ann Marie will be starting a new
job in April as the City Manager of Lewes, Delaware.
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
March 2017, Planning Staff was involved with review of 86 Permits and 34 Certificates of
Occupancy permits. This results in a 2017 calendar year total of 234 Permits and Certificates
of Occupancy (2016 calendar year total of 225 Permits and COs compared to 175 for 2015).
Planning Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling
Permits.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus on the various implementation items identified in the 2008
Comprehensive Plan as amended.
The Planning Office is also involved in the following studies and projects: Restoring Cen-
tral Dover Community Plan implementation and the Dover/Kent County MPO Regional
Bicycle Plan Update project and Downtown Parking Study.
The Planning Office is utilizing the data collection from fieldwork for the study of “Non-
conforming Uses” to identify non-compliant uses in specific residential zones. The first set
of non-conforming property owners (Round 1) received Notification Letters in August
2016 with December 31, 2016 as the sunsetting date for the nonconforming uses. A num-
ber of the identified properties took action to resolve the non-conformity. The second set
of non-conforming properties (Round 2) were sent letters on February 24, 2017 to notify
them of the non-conformity with June 30, 2017 as the sunsetting date for the nonconform-
ing uses if not resolved. Several property owners are currently working with Planning
Staff to take action to resolve their non-conformities; a rezoning application is expected to
be filed for at least one property in April.
Construction Activity
Construction activities continue at several multi-family residential projects including the
Tall Pines project at 1655 and 1665 Kenton Road (S-14-18) and Leander Lakes Apart-
ments (S-12-18). Another apartment building at Leander Lakes received its Certificate of
Occupancy in March. Construction is also just underway for Phase 2 of the Blue Hen
Apartment Complex.
There is residential construction activity in Clearview Meadows PND, Nottingham Mead-
ows, Senators Lake, Seskinore, Village of Cannon Mill, Village of Westover and Chestnut
Grove Farms. Certificates of Occupancy were issued to a total of 28 dwelling units includ-
ing one family detached dwellings, townhouse units, and manufactured homes in the
month of March.
A Building Permit was also issued for the following project: Dover Christian Church at
1738 Forrest Avenue (C-13-11).
MARCH FY17 TOTAL FOR FY17
New Home Permits Issued 19 108
Value of Commercial Projects $1,838,960.00 $36,897,796.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees $1217.00 $21,206.25
Waived)
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on March 20, 2017. The next Planning Commission meeting is
scheduled for April 17, 2017. The following applications were considered:
S-17-03 Dover International Speedway Parking & Event Area Master Plan —
Planning Commission took action to grant approval of the waiver request for the elimination of sidewalks
along the street frontages of the project. This is associated with the conditional approval granted in February
2017 for the Site Development Master Plan known as the Dover International Speedway Parking & Event Ar-
ea Master Plan for a series of twenty-four (24) properties within the City of Dover, Delaware. The Plan con-
sists of temporary and proposed permanent structures on the main festival grounds as well as existing and new
parking and camping areas on various lands belonging to the Dover International Speedway. The Commission
had deferred action on the sidewalk waiver request seeking additional information.
S-17-02 Mitten Industrial Park at 141 Lafferty Lane (Revised 2/28/2017) -
Planning Commission took action to grant conditional approval of the Site Plan S-17-02 Mitten Industrial
Park at 141 Lafferty Lane consisting of a 9,600 SF building, an equipment Processing & storage area, and as-
sociated site improvements. This approval includes the waivers for the elimination of the opaque barrier
fence component, the recognition of the woodlands as part of the opaque barrier landscape component and the
elimination of curbing and the elimination of sidewalks. It was recommended that the building be considered
to be sprinkled . The conditional approval included the acceptance of the Performance Standard Review Ap-
plication.
C-17-01 The Little People’s Daycare at 118 Roosevelt Avenue—
Planning Commission took action to grant conditional approval of the Conditional Use Site Plan to permit a
Large Family Day Care Home within the existing building at 118 Roosevelt Avenue, Dover. The Large Fami-
ly Day Care Home to be known as The Little People’s Large Family Day Care was approved for a maximum
of twelve (12) children. A waiver for the elimination of sidewalk was also approved.
S-17-05 Medcore Partners Physical Rehabilitation Hospital on McKee Road -
Planning Commission took action to grant conditional approval to Site Development Plan S-17-05 for con-
struction of a 42,000 S.F. physical rehabilitation hospital and associated site improvements at the above refer-
enced parcel on McKee Road. The approval includes the waivers requested for partial elimination of curbing,
reduction of loading spaces and reduction of parking spaces, and to identify the submitted plan as compliant
with the Superior Urban Design provisions.
S-17-06 Secure Storage Revised Site Plan, Phases 2 & 3—
Planning Commission took action to grant conditional approval of the Site Development Plan for the develop-
ment of Phases 2 & 3 of a mini-storage facility known as Secure Storage at 640 Lafferty Lane, Dover, Dela-
ware. The Site Plan proposes construction of a five (5) storage buildings in Phases 2 and 3 on a site already
containing 14 storage buildings (Phase 1) for a total of 19 buildings. The new buildings total 94,500 S.F. and
including associated site improvements including a designated boat and RV parking area and a second site
entrance. This approval includes the waivers requested for the elimination of sidewalks and the partial elimi-
nation of curbing.
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Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment met on March 15, 2017. The next regular sched-
uled meeting of the Board of Adjustment is scheduled for April 19, 2017.
The following Applications were considered:
Applicant # V-17-06: Cemetery on east side of North State Street—The
Board moved to approve a variance of the requirements of Zoning Ordinance,
Article 5 §4.7 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to permitted sign types and
maximum permitted sign height, to allow construction of a 13-foot tall arch-
way sign on the grounds of Lakeside Cemetery.
Applicant # V-17-07: Property at 1032 South Little Creek Road—The
Board moved to approve a variance of the requirements of Zoning Ordinance,
Article 5 §4.7 pertaining to permitted sign types, and a variance from the re-
quirements of the Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §4.9(A)(2) pertaining to the
maximum area of window signs. The requested variances are to allow con-
struction of an 18.33 S.F. roof sign and to retroactively allow posting of two
window signs each covering approximately 60% of their window area.
Applicant # V-17-09: Property at 1310-1324 Forrest Avenue—The Board
moved to approve a variance of the requirements of Zoning Ordinance, Arti-
cle 3 §27.66 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the maximum allowed
number of stories and allowable height of buildings located with the COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone). This application represents a resubmission of appli-
cation V-16-06, initially reviewed by the Board of Adjustment on June 15,
2016 and withdrawn on October 19, 2016.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission did not meet on March 16, 2017. The next
Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2017.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY16 Projects
The following projects are underway:
Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers
who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. Three (3) families purchased
homes. This project is complete. Council Committee of the Whole approved grant fund-
ing awarded to Habitat to be reallocated to the Homeownership Assistance Program at its
March 28th meeting.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used to provide operation costs for the shelter. Eighty (80%) of
funds have been expended year to date.
Connections Community Support Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide rapid re-housing/rental assistance services for home-
less households within the City.
Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Programs
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner occupied housing in the City that
is in violation of the City’s Housing Code and to complete emergency home repairs to
eliminate housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of low income homeown-
ers. Rehabs of two (2) single family homes are underway and emergency home repairs
have been completed for three (3) families.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat requested the CDBG grant funding awarded to purchase a single family home to
renovate and sell to a qualified homebuyer, be reallocated to another project since they
were unable to identify an eligible property within the City limits.
CDBG FY17 Proposed Budget
Council Committee of the Whole approved the FY17 proposed CDBG budget at its March
28th meeting.
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Funds Unencumbered
2016 Grant Projects Project Details Total Grant Expended Balance
Funds will be utilized for
settlement assistance for
Homeownership Assistance Program $50,000 $50,000 $0
properties purchased in
the City
Funds will be utilized for
rapid re-housing/rental
Connections $7,208 $0 $7,208
assistance for low income
persons
Funds will be used for
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing $22,000 $13,774 $8,227
operation cost
Funds will be utilized for
Milford Housing Development Corp emergency home repairs. $55,000 $0 $55,000
Project underway
Funds will be utilized for
rehabbing owner occu-
Milford Housing Development Corp $25,000 $7,430 $17,569
pied homes. Project un-
derway
Funds will be utilized to
rehab a single family
Habitat for Humanity $30,000 $0 $30,000
home for a low income
family
Total $189,208 $71,204 $118,004
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Code Enforcement Activity—MARCH
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD (July current month YTD
to July)
No valid Rental Permit 1 20 100% 100%
No valid Building Permit 7 39 100% 83%
Tall grass and weeds 0 172 0% 70%
Unregistered vehicle 4 45 100% 90%
Abandoned vehicle 7 30 86% 75%
Annual Housing Inspection 57 349 96% 87%
Property Maintenance – 30 252 47% 70%
Exterior
Electric Termination 15 94 93% 88%
Dover Code of Ordinances 43 293 77% 72%
Zoning 0 26 0% 73%
Total Cases 164 1320
Total # of Inspections For 255
Month
954 Lincoln
Street—
Dangerous
Building
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Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
35 N. Queen Street—Property is condemned and a lien search is complete. Adjacent prop-
erty owner has purchased the property and wants to demolish and turn the lot into a park-
ing area for the church. The asbestos abatement is complete.
126 N. Ann Avenue—Notice sent to owner advising them that this property will be going
forward to City Council on August 1, 2016 as a dangerous building. City Council de-
ferred the demolition of this structure until November 7, 2016, to allow time for the new
owner to make repairs or demolish. Permits were obtained for renovations and plumbing.
145 N. Ann Avenue— The property has been demolished.
131 N. Kirkwood Street —The property was condemned and taken forward to City Coun-
cil as a dangerous building on November 7, 2016. Council ordered the owner to demolish
the structure by December 7, 2016. The asbestos survey and abatement have been com-
pleted with the demolition of the structure scheduled for April.
954 Lincoln Street—The property was condemned and taking forward to City Council as a
dangerous building on November 7, 2016. Council ordered the owner to demolish the
structure by December 7, 2016. The asbestos survey and abatement have been completed
with the demolition of the structure scheduled for April.
801 North State Street—The property was condemned on October 21, 2016 due to fire
damage. Notice was sent to the owner to repair or demolish the structure by February 23,
2017, or City Staff would take the property forward to City Council as a dangerous build-
ing.
1175 Horsepond Road—The property was condemned on November 14, 2016 due to the
dilapidated condition of the home. Notice was sent to the owner to repair or demolish the
structure by February 23, 2017, or City Staff would take the property forward to City
Council as a dangerous building. Property was presented to City Council on March 6,
2017; Council declared the property dangerous and ordered the owner to demolish by
April 7, 2017.
236 Eisenhower Drive—The property was condemned on August 29, 2016, due to the di-
lapidated condition of the home. Notice was sent to the owner to repair or demolish the
structure by February 23, 2017, or City Staff would take the property forward to City
Council as a dangerous building. Property was presented to City Council on March 6,
2017; Council declared the property dangerous and ordered the owner to demolish by
April 7, 2017.
Vacant Buildings—During the month of March, nineteen (19) additional buildings were
registered as vacant, and $11,000.00 in vacant building registration fees were collected.
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Fire Marshal’s Office, Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
LIFE SAFETY Current July 16-June17 Mar 2016 July 15-June16
Inspections March 17 FYTD 17 March 16 FYTD 16
Annual Fire/Life Safety Inspections 42 230 19 262
Fire/Code/DCO Complaints 9 297 25 291
Inspection Deficiencies from AFI 59 743 141 982
C/O & Acceptance Tests
6 116 14 135
Administrative Walk Thru
40 404 13 98
Plan Review 15 113 0 94
Accidental $7,500 $569,503 $70,000 $307,000
Incendiary $0.00 $121,600 $7,650 $14,965
Undetermined $25,000 $800,501 $1,000 $226,950
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued
MAR 17 FYTD 17 MAR 16 FYTD 16
Administrative Permit 4 46 15 39
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 44 278 28 261
Building Permits
38 245 26 194
Demolition Permits
1 24 6 51
Fence Permits 12 67 13 63
Fire Prevention Permits 7 82 3 101
Mechanical Permits
30 351 18 377
Plumbing Permits
44 357 16 370
Sign Permits 12 135 24 198
Swimming Pool Permits
1 114 1 3
Business Licenses 26 2160 28 1232
Merchant Licenses
1 366 6 279
Contractor Licenses
38 166 28 869
Lodging House Licenses
17 62 4 46
Manufactured Homes
10 394 1 271
Public Occupancy 45 420 30 375
Rental Dwelling 219 3011 151 3206
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections MAR 17 FYTD 17 MAR 16 FYTD 16
Building
459 3596 391 2699
Plumbing/Mechanical
445 3947 342 2874
Certificate of Occupancy 35 162 20 119
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a total of
three (3) incidents in the month of March.
During the month of March, the Fire Marshal’s
Office conducted several inspections at churches
and daycares, acceptance tests, Certificate of Oc-
cupancy, and plan reviews.
An Inspector I (Deputy Fire Marshal) was also
hired. Fred Chase is pictured to the right.
Recreation Division
Enrollment Summary
MARCH FY17 verses MARCH FY16
Category FY/17 FY/16
General Recreation 258 181
Sports 17 123
Trips 49 57
Leagues 461 262
Camps 0 25
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Revenue Breakdown: March 2017 verses March 2016
General Recreation $3,474.00 General Recreation $2,872
Sports $20.00 Sports $75.00
Trips $60.00
Trips $382.00
Leagues $31,728.00
Leagues $14,976.00
Building & Field Rentals $400.00
Building & Field Rentals $200.00
Camps $255.00
Camps $170.00
Youth Connections/CSW $835.50
Youth Connections/CSW $3,256.50
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John W. Pitts Recreation Center – MARCH 2017
Total Program Attendance Facility Usage By The Hour
** Program Attendance figures includes daily participants, parents and spectators in the facility.
Facility Usage By The Hour MAR 17 FYTD 17 FEB 16 FYTD 16
Open Gym 438 3,062.5 343 3,189.25
Fitness Classes 42.5 290.5 34 308.5
Leagues 58 1086 77 1070.5
Camps 0 1,011.5 96 974
Sports Classes 12 145.5 24 135
Meetings & Rentals 33.5 145.5 26 198
Enrichment Classes 0 5.5 2 23
Total Facility Usage Hours 584 5747 602 5898.25
Daily Program Attendance** MAR 16 FYTD 17 MAR 16 FYTD 16
Total 2508 51,463 2,859 52,936
Open Gym 489 3,261 483 3,286
Fitness Classes 209 1,166 204 1,805
Leagues 1,295 42,087 1,505 42,612
Camps 0 1,310 100 1,206
Sports Classes 215 2,247 387 1,903
Meetings & Rentals 300 1,364 170 2,009
Enrichment Classes 0 28 10 115
Since our opening in late April 2008, we have had 498,316 guests at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.
Open Gym Registrations and Packages Sold
PACKAGES SOLD: MAR MTD YTD FYTD
Daily: 23 $69 129 $387
Individual Quarterly: 0 $0 56 $90
Individual Annual: 0 $0 0 0
Family Quarterly: 0 $0 0 0
Family Annual: 0 $0 0 0
Revenue 23 $69 185 $477
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MARCH 2017
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
MARCH 2017
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY16 YTD FY17 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 5,328 5,382
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 100,047,756 $ 100,072,607
PAYROLL
Hours % Amount Hours % Amount
Gross wages per registers 654,772 100.0% $ 79,662,229 698,060 100.0% $ 84,576,140
Wages and Hours Worked
Regular 535,809 81.8% $ 12,063,255 571,469 81.9% $ 13,117,883
All over time 26,563 4.1% $ 1,146,483 26,184 3.8% $ 1,148,793
Other Paid or Unpaid Wages and Hours
Vacation 32,623 5.0% $ 907,567 34,187 4.9% $ 974,656
Sick 11,743 1.8% $ 294,265 14,736 2.1% $ 398,498
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout 16,740 2.6% $ 549,321 22,076 3.2% $ 717,612
Comp Time 5,601 0.9% $ 168,799 5,315 0.8% $ 150,229
Personal 1,543 0.2% $ 48,060 4,130 0.6% $ 136,742
Leave Without Pay 2,307 0.4% $ - 2,094 0.3% $ -
Other (description below) 21,845 3.3% $ 725,668 17,870 2.6% $ 624,698
Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, training, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc.
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 19 20
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 7,360 8,033
Number of Pension Checks Issued 11,408 11,360
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 19,595,578 $ 19,595,325
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 4,634 3,912
Number of EFT Vouchers 1,903 1,762
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 56,907,030 $ 45,156,752
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY ACTIVITY LEVELS
Warehouse Stock
3,000,000 1,440
1,420
2,500,000
1,400
1,380
2,000,000
1,360
1,500,000 1,340 Dollar Value
Line Items
1,320
1,000,000
1,300
1,280
500,000
1,260
0 1,240
Mar-16 May-16 Jul-16 Sep-16 Nov-16 Jan-17 Mar-17
Value: $2,364,238.30 Line Items: 1,317
Fuel Use
Unleaded: 99,042.4 gallons
Diesel: 59,324.8 gallons
Total Cost: $ 256,426.58
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
General Fund Summary
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 4,493,900 $ 5,424,800 $ - $ 5,424,800 0.0%
Revenues
Court of Chancery Fees 1,100,000 1,100,000 869,940 230,060 79.1%
Police Extra Duty, Fines & Revenue 1,288,300 1,288,300 715,375 572,925 55.5%
Franchise Fees 680,000 680,000 343,505 336,495 50.5%
Grants 623,500 623,500 215,528 407,972 34.6%
Intrafund Services 5,218,700 5,299,300 3,767,463 1,531,837 71.1%
Library & Recreation Revenues 532,900 532,900 374,776 158,124 70.3%
Licenses & Permits 3,129,100 3,129,100 3,134,040 (4,940) 100.2%
Property Taxes (1) 12,895,100 12,895,100 12,871,923 23,177 99.8%
Miscellaneous Revenues 146,800 146,800 178,035 (31,235) 121.3%
Sanitation Revenues 2,538,300 2,538,300 1,883,552 654,748 74.2%
Garrison Farm Rent Revenue 94,500 94,500 79,793 14,707 84.4%
Transfers-In from Special Funds & Utilities
Municipal Street Aid Fund 673,100 673,100 505,091 168,009 75.0%
Civil Traffic Penalties 496,900 496,900 267,207 229,693 53.8%
Transfer Taxes 1,672,700 1,672,700 1,206,520 466,180 72.1%
Police Grants/Extra Duty 258,600 258,600 188,169 70,431 72.8%
Water/Wastewater Fund 875,000 875,000 803,000 72,000 91.8%
Electric Fund 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 42,223,500 42,304,100 37,403,917 4,900,183 88.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 46,717,400 $ 47,728,900 $ 37,403,917 $ 10,324,983 78.4%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 553,400 $ 557,300 $ 373,424 $ 183,876 67.0%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 1,258,900 1,271,800 945,767 326,033 74.4%
Police & Police Extra Duty 16,875,200 17,069,700 12,494,044 4,575,656 73.2%
Public Services 5,077,600 5,086,100 3,249,201 1,836,899 63.9%
Engineering 207,000 207,000 155,536 51,464 75.1%
Procurement & Inventory, Facilities Mgmt., Fleet Maint. 1,968,500 1,973,200 1,505,426 467,774 76.3%
Planning, Inspections, Life Safety, & Code Enf. 2,151,000 2,167,100 1,462,670 704,430 67.5%
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,871,200 2,981,900 2,127,265 854,635 71.3%
Library & Recreation 2,385,900 2,424,000 1,683,534 740,466 69.5%
Fire Department 721,700 721,700 503,180 218,520 69.7%
Assessor 244,000 247,400 157,789 89,611 63.8%
Miscellaneous Grant Expense 25,000 25,000 4,425 20,575 17.7%
Other Employment Expenses 400,700 128,900 - 128,900 0.0%
Bank & CC Fees 15,000 15,000 13,857 1,143 92.4%
Insurance 700,000 700,000 518,114 181,886 74.0%
Street Lights 804,000 804,000 608,228 195,772 75.7%
Debt Service 685,300 685,300 579,169 106,131 84.5%
Transfers Out
Contribution to DDP 150,000 150,000 75,000 75,000 50.0%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 2,039,700 2,039,700 1,359,975 679,725 66.7%
Appropriation to Police Pension Fund 670,000 670,000 447,833 222,167 66.8%
Police Pension Trust Contribution - State Grant 500,000 500,000 211,728 288,272 42.3%
Capital Asset Reserve - 253,400 - 253,400 0.0%
Inventory Write-offs 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 100.0%
Capital Projects Fund 1,859,400 2,344,400 1,395,000 949,400 59.5%
Uncollectibles: Trash & Other 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenditures 42,223,500 43,082,900 29,931,165 13,151,735 69.5%
Budget Balance -Working Capital 4,493,900 4,646,000 - 4,646,000 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 46,717,400 $ 47,728,900 $ 29,931,165 $ 17,797,735 62.7%
Reserve Balances
Contingency $ 741,000 $ 742,900 $ 740,033
(1) Property Taxes are the taxes billed and not cash received. The outstanding receivable balance as of 3/31/17 is $151,164
as compared to $260,881 in March 2016.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 566,500 $ 881,300 $ - $ 881,300 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater 663,200 719,200 - 719,200 0.0%
1,229,700 1,600,500 - 1,600,500 0.0%
Revenues
Water Services 5,800,000 5,800,000 4,347,604 1,452,396 75.0%
Wastewater Services 3,800,000 3,800,000 2,802,144 997,856 73.7%
Wastewater Treatment Services 3,000,000 3,000,000 2,196,499 803,501 73.2%
Groundwater Inflow Adjustment 1,938,000 1,938,000 1,405,440 532,560 72.5%
Water Tank Space Leases 366,200 366,200 261,694 104,506 71.5%
Miscellaneous Receipts 83,000 83,000 80,105 2,895 96.5%
Impact Fees - Water 252,000 228,000 522,992 (294,992) 229.4%
Impact Fees - Wastewater 228,000 252,000 476,900 (224,900) 189.2%
Total Revenues 15,467,200 15,467,200 12,093,378 3,373,822 78.2%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 16,696,900 $ 17,067,700 $ 12,093,378 $ 4,974,322 70.9%
Expenses
Water/Wastewater Operating Divisions
Engineering & Inspection $ 516,500 $ 521,900 $ 352,716 $ 169,184 67.6%
Water Department 655,400 677,400 460,532 216,868 68.0%
Water Treatment Plant 1,727,400 1,736,800 1,294,337 442,463 74.5%
Wastewater Department 962,400 983,500 671,327 312,173 68.3%
Kent County Treatment Charge 4,130,000 4,130,000 2,798,583 1,331,417 67.8%
Intrafund Service Fees 1,653,800 1,673,400 1,182,332 491,068 70.7%
Retiree's Health Care 192,400 192,400 144,000 48,400 74.8%
Debt Service 1,227,200 1,227,200 717,441 509,759 58.5%
Other Employment Expenses 21,200 3,300 - 3,300 0.0%
Bank & CC Fees 25,000 25,000 18,523 6,477 74.1%
Bond Issuance Cost 40,000 40,000 - 40,000 0.0%
Transfers Out
Water I & E Fund 1,000,000 980,000 980,000 - 100.0%
Wastewater I & E Fund 1,000,000 980,000 980,000 - 100.0%
General Fund 875,000 875,000 803,000 72,000 91.8%
Contingency Reserve - Water 110,000 131,100 131,100 - 100.0%
Contingency Reserve - Wastewater 60,000 60,000 60,000 - 100.0%
Electric Improv. & Ext. 231,200 231,200 - 231,200 0.0%
Post-Retirement Benefits Reserve - 101,800 - 101,800 0.0%
Total Expenses 14,427,500 14,570,000 10,593,891 3,976,109 72.7%
Budget Balances
Budget Balance - Work. Cap Water 1,103,100 1,331,500 - 1,331,500 0.0%
Budget Balance - Work. Cap WW 1,166,300 1,166,200 - 1,166,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 2,269,400 2,497,700 - 2,497,700 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 16,696,900 $ 17,067,700 $ 10,593,891 $ 6,473,809 62.1%
Reserve Balances
Contingency-Water $ 249,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,488
Contingency-Wastewater $ 253,100 $ 276,200 $ 276,920
Impact Fee Reserve - Water $ 243,200 $ 246,700 $ 438,422
Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater $ 1,391,800 $ 2,876,400 $ 3,105,630
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 3.44 4.30 4.61
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 13,302,200 $ 19,896,400 $ - $ 19,896,400 0.0%
Revenues
Direct Sales to Customers 77,193,200 77,193,200 60,494,486 16,698,714 78.4%
Utility Tax 1,287,900 1,287,900 1,001,929 285,971 77.8%
Weyandt Hall Rents 223,000 223,000 128,373 94,627 57.6%
Miscellaneous Revenues 676,600 676,600 467,233 209,367 69.1%
Interest Earnings 47,900 47,900 147,889 (99,989) 308.7%
Total Revenues 79,428,600 79,428,600 62,239,910 17,188,690 78.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 92,730,800 $ 99,325,000 $ 62,239,910 $ 37,085,090 62.7%
Expenses
Power Supply & Generation
Hedged Energy $ 16,557,600 $ 16,557,600 $ 15,732,700 $ 824,900 95.0%
Power Supply Management 996,000 931,000 626,247 304,753 67.3%
Capacity Charges 10,160,600 10,160,600 7,895,642 2,264,958 77.7%
Dover Sun Park Energy 2,313,900 2,313,900 1,417,060 896,840 61.2%
Renewal Energy Credits (Incl. Solar) 1,036,800 1,036,800 228,280 808,520 22.0%
RGGI 129,300 129,300 - 129,300 0.0%
PJM Charges - Energy 12,357,900 12,357,900 3,753,269 8,604,631 30.4%
PJM Charges - Transmission & Fees 7,603,800 7,603,800 4,135,738 3,468,062 54.4%
Total Power Supply 51,155,900 51,090,900 33,788,936 17,301,964 66.1%
Plant Operations 6,215,700 6,280,700 4,492,086 1,788,614 71.5%
Generation Fuels 302,600 302,600 1,268,985 (966,385) 419.4%
Capacity Credits (7,355,100) (7,355,100) (5,592,581) (1,762,519) 76.0%
PJM Spot Market Energy (804,900) (804,900) (1,365,973) 561,073 169.7%
PJM Credits (360,000) (360,000) (494,521) 134,521 137.4%
Total Generation (2,001,700) (1,936,700) (1,692,004) (244,696) 87.4%
Total Power Supply & Generation 49,154,200 49,154,200 32,096,932 17,057,268 65.3%
Electric Operating Divisions:
Transmission/Distribution 3,605,700 3,616,800 2,628,641 988,159 72.7%
Electrical Engineering 1,247,900 1,250,900 784,058 466,842 62.7%
Administration 929,700 933,700 586,795 346,905 62.8%
Meter Reading 378,600 379,600 277,185 102,415 73.0%
Systems Operations 651,700 662,100 476,158 185,942 71.9%
Interfund Services 3,564,900 3,625,900 2,585,131 1,040,769 71.3%
Utility Tax 1,287,900 1,287,900 1,001,930 285,970 77.8%
Retirees Health Care 600,000 600,000 450,000 150,000 75.0%
Interest on Deposits 21,000 21,000 13,354 7,646 63.6%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 128,000 128,000 101,374 26,626 79.2%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 100.0%
Other Employee Expenses 58,900 29,400 - 29,400 0.0%
Bank & CC Fees 275,000 275,000 215,623 59,377 78.4%
Debt Service 1,618,000 1,618,000 1,237,278 380,722 76.5%
Transfers Out:
General Fund 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 - 100.0%
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund 2,500,000 2,500,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 50.0%
Future Capacity Reserve 750,000 2,750,000 375,000 2,375,000 13.6%
Depreciation Reserve 750,000 2,750,000 375,000 2,375,000 13.6%
Rate Stabilization Reserve 1,250,000 3,250,000 625,000 2,625,000 19.2%
Transfer to Post-Retirement Benefit Reserve - 109,300 - 109,300 0.0%
Total Expenses 79,021,500 85,191,800 55,329,459 29,862,341 64.9%
Budget Balance - Work. Capital 13,709,300 14,133,200 - 14,133,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 92,730,800 $ 99,325,000 $ 55,329,459 $ 43,995,541 55.7%
Reserve Balances
Contingency Reserve $ 848,300 $ 856,400 $ 858,331
Insurance Reserve $ 762,000 $ 769,300 $ 771,016
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 8,511,900 $ 10,574,000 $ 7,967,493
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 4.22 1.64 8.67
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased
Sales to Customers MWh (excluding Street Light MWh) 713,501 713,501 567,113 79.5%
Sales per MWh $ 108.19 $ 108.19 $ 106.67 98.6%
Purchased/Generated MWh 763,129 763,129 588,707 77.1%
All In MWh Supply & Generation $ 64.41 $ 64.41 $ 54.52 84.6%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
Governmental Capital Project Fund Summary
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Projects $ 383,900 $ 1,472,100 $ - $ 1,472,100 0.0%
Revenues
State Grant - Other 105,000 105,000 31,350 73,650 29.9%
Interest Earnings 5,000 5,000 11,356 (6,356) 227.1%
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 1,859,400 2,344,400 1,395,000 949,400 59.5%
Miscellaneous Receipts - 16,700 20,984 (4,284) 125.7%
Income from Sale of Assets - 70,100 106,101 (36,001) 151.4%
Transfer from Parkland Reserve 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 0.0%
Total Revenues 2,049,400 2,621,200 1,564,791 1,056,409 59.7%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenue $ 2,433,300 $ 4,093,300 $ 1,564,791 $ 2,528,509 38.2%
Expenditures
Fire $ 145,700 $ 145,700 $ 145,614 $ 86 99.9%
Grounds Maintenance 58,200 153,800 149,735 4,065 97.4%
Library - 15,000 - 15,000 0.0%
Recreation 165,000 165,000 - 165,000 0.0%
Life Safety 29,500 29,500 - 29,500 0.0%
Police 299,800 299,800 257,324 42,476 85.8%
Streets 1,026,000 1,842,600 153,951 1,688,649 8.4%
Sanitation 261,500 261,500 - 261,500 0.0%
City Manager - 502,800 452,363 50,437 90.0%
Facilities Management 27,700 27,700 - 27,700 0.0%
Fleet Maintenance 31,000 31,000 27,391 3,609 88.4%
Transfer to Parkland Reserve - - 5,000 (5,000) 0.0%
Total Expenditures 2,044,400 3,474,400 1,191,378 2,283,022 34.3%
Budget Balance - Projects 388,900 618,900 - 618,900 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 2,433,300 $ 4,093,300 $ 1,191,378 $ 2,901,922 29.1%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve $ 1,266,300 $ 1,522,200 $ 1,266,136
Parkland/Recreation $ 247,900 $ 249,400 $ 329,670
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 1,179,900 $ 3,584,500 $ - $ 3,584,500 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater 952,600 3,129,800 - 3,129,800 0.0%
2,132,500 6,714,300 - 6,714,300
Revenues
Interest Earnings 20,000 20,000 62,645 (42,645) 313.2%
Income from Sale of Assets - - 2,437 (2,437) 0.0%
Transfer from Operating Fund for Water 1,000,000 980,000 980,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Operating Fund for Wastewater 1,000,000 980,000 980,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Water 190,800 190,800 - 190,800 0.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater 211,200 211,200 - 211,200 0.0%
State Loan-Water 2,400,000 2,400,000 - 2,400,000 0.0%
State Loan-Wastewater 884,000 884,000 - 884,000 0.0%
Total Revenues 5,706,000 5,666,000 2,025,082 3,640,918 35.7%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 7,838,500 $ 12,380,300 $ 2,025,082 $ 10,355,218 16.4%
Expenses
Engineering & Inspection $ 30,400 $ 30,400 $ - $ 30,400 0.0%
Water 1,338,800 3,908,100 259,326 3,648,774 6.6%
Wastewater 2,021,200 4,004,700 1,353,333 2,651,367 33.8%
Water Treatment Plant 1,200,000 1,200,000 84,808 1,115,192 7.1%
Total Expenses 4,590,400 9,143,200 1,697,467 7,445,733 18.6%
Budget Balance Water - Working Capital 2,226,700 2,042,000 - 2,042,000 0.0%
Budget Balance Wastewater - Working Capital 1,021,400 1,195,100 - 1,195,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 3,248,100 3,237,100 - 3,237,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 7,838,500 $ 12,380,300 $ 1,697,467 $ 10,682,833 13.7%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement - Water $ 518,500 $ 523,500 $ 524,646
Capital Asset Replacement - Wastewater $ 517,300 $ 522,300 $ 523,446
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 5,540,500 $ 9,314,400 $ - $ 9,314,400 0.0%
Revenues
Interest Earnings 40,000 40,000 73,974 (33,974) 184.9%
Development Grants 5,000 5,000 20,000 (15,000) 400.0%
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 2,500,000 2,500,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 50.0%
Transfer from Water/Wastewater Fund 231,200 231,200 - 231,200 0.0%
Income from Sale of Assets - 28,000 34,845 (6,845) 124.4%
General Service Billing 900,000 900,000 428,099 471,901 47.6%
Total Revenues 3,676,200 3,704,200 1,806,918 1,897,282 48.8%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 9,216,700 $ 13,018,600 $ 1,806,918 $ 11,211,682 13.9%
Expenses
Electric Generation $ 1,842,800 $ 2,389,100 $ 593,867 $ 1,795,233 24.9%
Transmission/Distribution 1,975,000 2,175,000 446,874 1,728,126 20.5%
Electrical Engineering 910,700 1,731,700 483,400 1,248,300 27.9%
Meter Reading 41,800 64,800 17,993 46,807 27.8%
ERP System 1,000,000 1,000,000 41,116 958,884 4.1%
Administration - 23,000 - 23,000 0.0%
Total Expenses 5,770,300 7,383,600 1,583,250 5,800,350 21.4%
Budget Balance Bond - Work. Capital 3,446,400 5,635,000 - 5,635,000 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 9,216,700 $ 13,018,600 $ 1,583,250 $ 11,435,350 12.2%
Reserve Balances
Depreciation Reserve $ 10,910,200 $ 12,957,300 $ 10,606,336
Future Capacity Reserve $ 10,961,700 $ 13,110,300 $ 10,760,460
City of Dover
Electric Revenue Fund
FY17 - White Oak Solar Park Incremental Cost
Original
Budget YTD Balance
Power Supply & Generation
Dover Sun Park - Energy $ 2,446,700 $ 1,635,216 $ 811,485
Dover Sun Park - REC's 362,400 203,163 159,237
Total Power Supply Cost 2,809,100 1,838,378 970,722
Non-Solar Power Supply Cost (1,191,300) (646,196) (545,104)
Incremental Energy Cost $ 1,617,800 $ 1,192,183 $ 425,617
Revenues
Customer Sales - Electricity (93,900) (77,865) (16,035)
Rent Receipts (94,500) (47,060) (47,441)
Total Revenues (188,400) (124,924) (63,476)
Incremental Sun Park Cost $ 1,429,400 $ 1,067,259 $ 362,141
MWh Purchased/Generated - Solar 18,159.000 11,724.914
MWh $ Solar Energy $ 134.74 139.47
Solar REC's MWh 1,862.000
MWh $ Solar REC (one month lag)* 109.11
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
Community Transportation Improvement Fund
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 92,100 $ 90,700 $ - $ 90,700 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Revenue 500,000 500,000 50,000 450,000 10.0%
Interest Earned - - 221 (221) 0.0%
Total Revenues 500,000 500,000 50,221 449,779 10.0%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 592,100 $ 590,700 $ 50,221 $ 540,479 8.5%
Expenses
Program Expenses - Grant Related $ 500,000 $ 505,500 $ 185,069 $ 320,431 36.6%
Total Expenses 500,000 505,500 185,069 320,431 36.6%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 92,100 85,200 - 85,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 592,100 $ 590,700 $ 185,069 $ 405,631 31.3%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
Police Grant Funds
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 295,300 $ 513,000 $ - $ 513,000 0.0%
Revenues
State & Federal Grants Received 319,000 519,200 243,155 276,045 46.8%
Interest Earnings - - 1,934 (1,934) 0.0%
Total Revenues 319,000 519,200 245,089 274,111 47.2%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 614,300 $ 1,032,200 $ 245,089 $ 787,111 23.7%
Expenses
Cadet Program $ 81,100 $ 81,100 $ 53,124 $ 27,976 65.5%
Equipment & Program Supplies 284,000 524,000 215,284 308,716 41.1%
Telephone/Fax 16,000 16,000 13,517 2,483 84.5%
Training/Conference/Food/Travel 17,000 58,100 27,942 30,158 48.1%
Consulting/Audit Fees 1,000 1,000 - 1,000 0.0%
Contractual services 5,000 78,000 64,770 13,230 83.0%
Operating Transfers - Out 82,000 250,000 188,169 61,831 75.3%
Total Expenses 486,100 1,008,200 562,806 445,394 55.8%
Budget Balance - Working Capital (Unaudited) 128,200 24,000 - 24,000 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 614,300 $ 1,032,200 $ 562,806 $ 469,394 54.5%
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
Library Grant Fund
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 17,300 $ 37,600 $ - $ 37,600 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Received 305,500 297,100 297,027 73 100.0%
Federal Grants 2,500 2,500 2,920 (420) 116.8%
Total Revenues 308,000 299,600 299,947 (347) 100.1%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 325,300 $ 337,200 $ 299,947 $ 37,253 89.0%
Expenses
Program Expenses/Supplies-State Grants $ 27,500 $ 30,000 $ 16,002 $ 13,998 53.3%
Program Expenses/Supplies-Federal Grants 2,500 2,500 3,000 (500) 120.0%
Office Supplies 30,800 30,800 22,418 8,382 72.8%
Printing/Duplicating 12,500 14,000 11,847 2,153 84.6%
Postage 100 200 85 115 42.5%
Books 150,600 150,300 87,909 62,391 58.5%
Furniture 10,500 12,500 6,841 5,659 54.7%
Audio Visual Supplies 77,200 77,200 49,892 27,308 64.6%
Training/Conference/Food/Travel 5,300 6,000 1,323 4,677 22.1%
Computer Software - 1,000 180 820 18.0%
Computer Hardware - 4,400 252 4,148 5.7%
Office Equipment/Repairs & Maintenance 6,300 6,300 3,985 2,315 63.3%
Other Equipment - Lease 2,000 2,000 1,464 536 73.2%
Total Expenses 325,300 337,200 205,198 132,002 60.9%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 325,300 $ 337,200 $ 205,198 $ 132,002 60.9%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
After School Program/Substance Abuse Prevention Fund
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 60,300 $ 99,500 $ - $ 99,500 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Received 28,000 28,000 21,023 6,977 75.1%
Recreation Revenue 33,000 33,000 19,527 13,473 59.2%
Total Revenues 61,000 61,000 40,550 20,450 66.5%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 121,300 $ 160,500 $ 40,550 $ 119,950 25.3%
Expenses
Temporary Help/Benefits $ 60,200 $ 60,200 $ 40,571 $ 19,629 67.4%
Program Expenses/Supplies 55,000 55,000 25,468 29,532 46.3%
Total Expenses 115,200 115,200 66,039 49,161 57.3%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 6,100 45,300 - 45,300 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 121,300 $ 160,500 $ 66,039 $ 94,461 41.1%
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report - March 2017
CDBG Fund
Revised 75%
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 2,100 $ 2,100 $ - $ 2,100 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Received 236,500 279,700 133,909 145,791 47.9%
Interest Earnings - - 157 (157) 0.0%
Total Revenues 236,500 279,700 134,066 145,634 47.9%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 238,600 $ 281,800 $ 134,066 $ 147,734 47.6%
Expenses
Closing Cost/Down Payment Program $ 50,000 $ 50,900 $ 49,102 $ 1,798 96.5%
Connection Community Support Program 7,200 9,800 2,945 6,855 30.1%
Dover Interfaith Ministry 22,000 22,000 17,595 4,405 80.0%
MHDC Emergency Home Repair 25,000 47,300 29,703 17,597 62.8%
Habitat For Humanity 30,000 33,000 2,953 30,047 8.9%
NCALL Research Inc. - 1,000 991 9 99.1%
Milford Housing H/O Rehabilitation 55,000 68,400 4,363 64,037 6.4%
Salaries 47,300 47,300 27,782 19,518 58.7%
NSP Expense - - 7,619 (7,619) 0.0%
Total Expenses 236,500 279,700 143,053 136,647 51.1%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,100 2,100 - 2,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 238,600 $ 281,800 $ 143,053 $ 138,747 50.8%
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Major Marvin C. Mailey 400 South Queen Street
Deputy Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
Fax: 302-672-1842
May 8, 2017
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Member of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of March
2017:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through March 2017, numbered 9,845 this is a decrease of 157
complaints over the same period last year.
12,000 10,002 9,845
10,000 8,095 8,096
7,646
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
4
3 3
3
2 2 2
2
1 1 1 1 1
1
0 0 0 0 0
0
Burglary Robbery Rape Homicide Sudden Death
Cases Reported in March Cases Cleared In March Cases Cleared from Previous Months
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DRUGS, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME (DVOC) AND STREET CRIMES SECTION SEIZURES
Along with the drug seizures below, the units also recovered 6.7 grams of miscellaneous other drugs and
$1,705.00 USD during the month of March.
1,000.00
596.32 512.26
500.00
96.5 7 4.86
0.00
Marijuana Cocaine Ectasy (Doses) Oxycodone Heroin
(Doses)
GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES
4 3
2
2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU
HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING
COMMUNITY POLICING CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 2
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0
ASSIST OTHER 26
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 1 CADETS CONTACTS
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 0 PARKING 25
LOUD MUSIC 0 DCO’S 27
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 1 OPEN CONTAINER 2
PARKING VIOLATIONS 9 LOUD NOISE 0
PEDDLER 0 LEWDNESS 0
MEETINGS 98 OTHER 0
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 0 BUSINESS CONTACTS 59
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 12 LIBRARY CHECKS 6
WARNINGS 0 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 13
FUGITIVE 0 SPECIAL EVENT 0
DCO 0 TOTAL CONTACTS 132
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 149
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STREET CRIMES
STREET CRIMES
ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI'S 0
ASSIST OTHER 8
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 22
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 54
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 0
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 0
CURFEW CHECKS 120
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS 1
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 15
WARNINGS 35
FUGITIVES 9
DCO'S 0
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 264
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 3,275 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is a decrease of 624
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
4,000 3,899
3,900 3,833
3,797
3,800
3,700
3,600
3,500
3,395
3,400
3,275
3,300
3,200
3,100
3,000
2,900
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through March 31st, 2017, the Dover Police investigated 422 traffic crashes, a decrease of 7 crashes
investigated during the same period last year.
520
499
500
480 467
460 442
440 429
422
420
400
380
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
911 Center
During the month of March, the Dover Police Department handled a total of 8,396 calls averaging 271
calls per day. Dispatchers handled 2,330 on the 911 wireless lines, 437 on the 911 landlines, and 225 on
the Voice Over Internet Protocol lines, the remaining 5,404 were administrative calls.
24%
7%
67%
2%
911 Wireless 911 Landline VoIP Administrative
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through March 31, 2017, we issued 1,599 city ordinance summons, a decrease of 113 summonses for the
same period last year. Note: Of those summonses issued in March, 7 DCO’s were issued for handicapped
parking violations and 6 for fire lane parking violations, 159 for false alarms (127 for 1-2 alarms, 30 for
3-5 alarms, 2 for 6-9 alarms, 0 for 10-15 alarms, and 0 for 16 or more alarms) and 7 for noise violations
1 for vehicle violations and 6 for residence violations).
2,000 1,789 1,712
1,627 1,659 1,599
1,500
1,023 1,053
885 918 838
1,000
500
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
ISSUED 1,789 1,627 1,659 1,712 1,599
PAID 1,023 885 1,053 918 838
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SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/MARCH
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 1
TIER 2 22 2046 51 4
TIER 3 2 304 29 0
ACTIVE SEX OFFENDERS THAT RESIDE IN THE CITY OF DOVER (please note, Tier 1
offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
250
200 190 192
150
100 91 89
50
0
FEBRUARY MARCH
TIER 2 190 192
TIER 3 91 89
(Please note, Tier 1 offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and activities
in the City of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Major Marvin C. Mailey
Deputy Chief of Police
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City of Dover
Capital Investment Plan
Project Tracking Report
Quarterly Report as of March 31, 2017
Points to Remember -
* Original Project Budget = Original Total Project Budget initially included in approved annual budget.
* Latest Project Budget = Revised Total Project Budget included in most recent approved annual budget or one of the following:
bond resolution, revolving fund loan agreement, Council approved budget amendment, or City Manager approved amendment as per
the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Current Fiscal Year - Revised Fiscal Year Budget = Current Year approved project budgets plus carry forward balances of unspent
budgets in the prior fiscal year. Project Carry Forward balances will be submitted to City Council for amendment in January 2010.
Can also be amended with City Manager approval per the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Water Quality, Inflow/Infiltration, Distribution Upgrades and New Development projects are budgeted as a blanket project and once
individual projects are identified and estimated they are created using an allocation of the overall budgeted amount.
* Status and Comments provided by City Manager.
Community Water & Total
Current Year Budget Funding Sources General Transportation Wastewater Electric CIP
Budget Balance $ 1,425,000 $ - $ 3,437,200 $ 2,707,400 $ 7,569,600
General Billings for Reimbursement of Expense 105,000 - - 900,000 1,005,000
Debt Financing - - 3,284,000 - 3,284,000
State Community Transportation Funds - 505,500 - - 505,500
Transfer from WW Impact Fee Reserve - - 402,000 - 402,000
Transfer from General Fund 1,859,400 - - - 1,859,400
Transfer from Operating Funds - - 2,000,000 2,731,200 4,731,200
Transfer from Parkland Reserve 80,000 - - - 80,000
Grant Receipt - - - 5,000 5,000
Interest Income 5,000 - 20,000 40,000 65,000
Total Funding Sources (Unaudited) $ 3,474,400 $ 505,500 $ 9,143,200 $ 6,383,600 $ 19,506,700
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City of Dover
General Fund - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of March 31, 2017
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Original Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Status Comments
1 FY 2015
2 PR1402 M Schutte Park Land Improvements $ 100,000 $ 190,000 $ 49,700 $ 140,300 26.2% $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ - $ 100,000 0.0%
3 ST1504 Old PW2 Site Improvements 535,000 678,300 584,073 94,227 86.1% - 181,500 87,225 94,275 48.1% In Process VCP activities underway
4 Totals - FY 2015 $ 635,000 $ 868,300 $ 633,773 $ 234,527 73.0% $ 100,000 $ 281,500 $ 87,225 $ 194,275 31.0%
5
6 FY 2016
7 ST1601 FY16 Street and Alley Program $ 1,000,000 $ 717,800 $ 717,708 $ 92 100.0% $ - $ 260,100 $ 260,043 $ 57 100.0% Complete
8 ST1603 Valve Replacement - Silver Lake Dam 60,000 97,600 97,513 87 0.0% - 93,900 93,862 38 100.0% Complete
Structure scheduled to be complete
by mid April, paving scheduled for end
9 ST1604 Salt Storage Barn (originally proj ST1301) 50,000 135,000 12,562 122,438 9.3% - 122,400 - 122,400 0.0% In Process of May
10 CT1669 Persimmon Park Place Drainage Study 24,600 24,600 24,188 413 98.3% - 10,900 10,443 458 95.8% In Process 99% complete with project
11 Totals - FY 2016 $ 1,134,600 $ 975,000 $ 851,971 $ 123,029 87.4% $ - $ 487,300 $ 364,347 $ 122,953 74.8%
12
13 FY 2017
14 --- Vehicles & Equipment $ 695,200 $ 854,600 $ 498,126 $ 356,474 58.3% $ 695,200 $ 854,600 $ 498,126 $ 356,474 58.3% In Process
15 --- Library Wall - 15,000 - 15,000 0.0% - 15,000 - 15,000 0.0%
16 CM1701 401 & 415 Water Street Properties - 485,000 434,600 50,400 89.6% - 485,000 434,600 50,400 89.6% In Process
17 FR1700 R Annual Contribution for Ladder 1 145,700 145,700 145,614 86 99.9% 145,700 145,700 145,614 86 99.9% Complete
18 PR1701 Dover Park - Master Plan 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0%
19 PR1704 Small Park Improvements 15,000 15,000 - 15,000 0.0% 15,000 15,000 - 15,000 0.0%
20 PD1701 Video Storage Array 12,500 12,500 - 12,500 0.0% 12,500 12,500 - 12,500 0.0%
Proj started 2/21, concrete work first
21 ST1701 R FY17 Street and Alley Program 900,000 878,800 - 878,800 0.0% 900,000 878,800 - 878,800 0.0% In Process phase
22 ST1702 Misc Emerg Street/Stormwater Repairs - 123,000 51,172 71,828 41.6% - 123,000 51,172 71,828 41.6% In Process Project open and ongoing
Bid documents to be advertised end
23 ST1703 Silver Lake Dam Improvements 126,000 126,000 - 126,000 0.0% 126,000 126,000 - 126,000 0.0% In Process of April
24 Totals - FY 2017 $ 1,944,400 $ 2,705,600 $ 1,129,511 $ 1,576,089 41.7% $ 1,944,400 $ 2,705,600 $ 1,129,511 $ 1,576,089 41.7%
25
26 Grand Totals $ 3,714,000 $ 4,548,900 $ 2,615,255 $ 1,933,645 57.5% $ 2,044,400 $ 3,474,400 $ 1,581,084 $ 1,893,316 45.5%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
G = Grant funded project
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan.
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City of Dover
Community Transportation - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of March 31, 2017
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Original Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Status Comments
1 FY 2014 & Prior
2 ST0232 Pat Lynn Drive/D.H.S. Storm Drain Pipe $ 155,200 $ 184,800 $ 184,778 $ 22 100.0% $ - $ - $ - $ - 0.0% Complete
3 TE0601 Lincoln Park Center 900,000 602,400 523,277 79,123 86.9% 79,100 79,100 - 79,100 0.0%
4 Totals - FY 2014 & Prior $ 1,055,200 $ 787,200 $ 708,055 $ 79,145 89.9% $ 79,100 $ 79,100 $ - $ 79,100 0.0%
5
6 FY 2016
7 CT1627 FY16 Paving Projects - Boggs Drive $ 247,400 $ 247,400 $ 139,762 $ 107,638 56.5% $ 107,600 $ 107,600 $ - $ 107,600 0.0% In Process Scheduled to begin in late April
8 CT1681 Pedestrian Enhancement-Mallard Pond Pathway 50,000 100,000 89,049 10,951 89.0% 50,000 100,000 89,049 10,951 89.0% In Process Lighting being installed in coming weeks
9 Totals - FY 2016 $ 297,400 $ 347,400 $ 228,811 $ 118,589 65.9% $ 157,600 $ 207,600 $ 89,049 $ 118,551 42.9%
10
11 FY 2017
12 CT1714 Paving Project - Paper Alley $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ - $ 15,000 0.0% $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ - $ 15,000 0.0% In Process Concrete apron scheduled for mid April
13 CT1731 E Water Street Brick 85,000 90,500 90,520 (20) 100.0% 85,000 90,500 90,520 (20) 100.0% Complete
14 CTxxxx Unapplied CT Projects (placeholder) 500,000 242,400 - 242,400 0.0% 163,300 113,300 - 113,300 0.0%
15 Totals - FY 2017 $ 600,000 $ 347,900 $ 90,520 $ 257,380 26.0% $ 263,300 $ 218,800 $ 90,520 $ 128,280 41.4%
16
17 Grand Totals $ 1,952,600 $ 1,482,500 $ 1,027,386 $ 455,114 69.3% $ 500,000 $ 505,500 $ 179,569 $ 325,931 35.5%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
C = Project funded by combination of CT Funds and General Fund
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan.
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City of Dover
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of March 31, 2017
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Current Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Status Comments
1 FY 2014
Complete but working software issues with meters
2 EG1407 Metering System Upgrades $ 150,000 $ 90,000 $ 80,627 $ 9,373 89.6% $ - $ 90,000 $ 80,627 $ 9,373 89.6% In Process and reporting issues with contractors
3 EE1415 R Metering Infrastructure 150,000 150,000 - 150,000 0.0% - 150,000 - 150,000 0.0% In Process
4 EG1416 M VanSant Capacity Increase 1,500,000 763,300 761,933 1,367 99.8% - 34,200 32,785 1,415 95.9% Complete
5 Totals - FY 2014 $ 1,800,000 $ 1,003,300 $ 842,560 $ 160,740 84.0% $ - $ 274,200 $ 113,412 $ 160,788 41.4%
6
7 FY 2015
8 EE1500 69 kV Rebuild - Horsepond Road $ 330,500 $ 330,500 $ 143,359 $ 187,141 43.4% $ - $ 250,600 $ 63,449 $ 187,151 25.3% Complete Awaiting release of any final billing
Phase 2 about 95% complete, house services
9 EE1513 M Town Point/White Oak Distribution Feeders 1,650,000 1,750,000 750,602 999,398 42.9% 350,000 350,000 239,124 110,876 68.3% In Process required
10 Totals - FY 2015 $ 1,980,500 $ 2,080,500 $ 893,962 $ 1,186,538 43.0% $ 350,000 $ 600,600 $ 302,574 $ 298,026 50.4%
11
12 FY 2016
Repairs completed and operational test performed.
13 EG1612 Van Sant Exhaust Plenum Replacement $ 469,000 $ 469,000 $ 429,958 $ 39,042 91.7% $ - $ 46,300 $ 7,299 $ 39,001 15.8% In Process Awaiting invoices.
14 EG1613 McKee Unit 3 Stack Repairs 485,000 342,600 304,469 38,131 88.9% - 340,000 301,845 38,155 88.8% Complete Final turnover report received and filed
15 EE1605 69 kV Cable Replacement - North Street 565,700 565,700 7,334 558,366 1.3% - 135,000 7,334 127,666 5.4% In Process Eng work started; main project pushed to FY19
16 EE1607 Horsepond URD - Distribution Feeders 67,000 67,000 49,450 17,550 73.8% - 62,500 - 62,500 0.0% Complete
17 EE1617 Oak Grove Trailer Park - Dist Upgrade 77,400 77,400 889 76,511 1.1% - 77,400 889 76,511 1.1% In Process Working as we can
18 EE1627 Dover East Estates - Dist Upgrade 125,500 125,500 7,860 117,640 6.3% - 125,500 7,860 117,640 6.3% In Process Working as we can
In work; scheduling weekend work for splice on
19 EE1631 North Street OH to UG 170,000 170,000 5,942 164,058 3.5% - 170,000 5,942 164,058 3.5% In Process primary in road
20 Totals - FY 2016 $ 1,959,600 $ 1,817,200 $ 805,902 $ 1,011,298 44.3% $ - $ 956,700 $ 331,169 $ 625,531 34.6%
21
22 FY 2017
23 --- R Vehicles & Equipment $ 165,800 $ 188,800 $ 119,085 $ 69,715 63.1% $ 165,800 $ 188,800 $ 119,085 $ 69,715 63.1% In Process Waiting on contract specifications
24 --- Economic Development Program - 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% - 50,000 - 50,000 0.0%
25 --- Replace Weyandt Hall Door - 10,000 - 10,000 0.0% - 10,000 - 10,000 0.0%
26 --- Compressor Replacement - 13,000 - 13,000 0.0% - 13,000 - 13,000 0.0%
27 --- R New Developments 1,500,000 1,500,000 693,365 806,635 46.2% 1,500,000 1,500,000 426,171 1,073,829 28.4% In Process
28 EE1700 SCADA Master Hardware Replacement 150,000 150,000 122,859 27,141 81.9% 150,000 150,000 122,859 27,141 81.9% Complete Awaiting final invoice
29 EE1707 LED Lighting Upgrades 17,500 17,500 - 17,500 0.0% 17,500 17,500 - 17,500 0.0% In Process Bids evaluated; ordering heads
30 EE1708 R Ampacity Standardization 25,000 15,500 - 15,500 0.0% 25,000 15,500 - 15,500 0.0% On Hold On hold
31 EE1709 Substation Relay Upgrade 125,000 350,000 4,882 345,118 1.4% 125,000 125,000 4,882 120,118 3.9% Deferred Pushed to FY18
Awaiting City final bid doc and scope of work.
Prelim design done but subject to change based
32 EE1710 Meeting House Branch Pole Relocation 450,000 450,000 - 450,000 0.0% 450,000 450,000 - 450,000 0.0% On Hold upon DelDOT and City
33 EE1711 R Transmission Line Maintenance Program 75,000 75,000 - 75,000 0.0% 75,000 75,000 - 75,000 0.0% In Process
34 EE1712 R Lighting Project 50,000 50,000 9,261 40,739 18.5% 50,000 50,000 9,261 40,739 18.5% In Process Fox Hall and Nance Lane on schedule
35 EE1713 R Fault Indicators 10,000 10,000 9,935 65 99.4% 10,000 10,000 9,935 65 99.4% Complete
36 EE1714 UPS System Replacement 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0% 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0% In Process Install on May 2
37 EE1715 R Distribution Capacitors and Controls 50,000 50,000 2,734 47,266 5.5% 50,000 50,000 2,734 47,266 5.5% In Process Revising cap bank spec
38 EE1718 Livefront Transformer Replacement - 9,500 9,429 71 99.3% - 9,500 9,429 71 99.3% Complete
Received quotes for parts. Will determine parts
39 EG1701 Van Sant Unit 11 Major Inspection 400,000 2,098,000 5,840 2,092,160 0.3% 400,000 400,000 5,840 394,160 1.5% In Process needed based on inspection results
40 EG1702 R McKee Run Unit 3 Boiler Systems 382,000 382,000 30,567 351,433 8.0% 382,000 382,000 30,567 351,433 8.0% In Process Boiler tube clip replacement in process.
41 EG1703 R McKee Run Bldg Equipment Replacement 59,000 59,000 - 59,000 0.0% 59,000 59,000 - 59,000 0.0% In Process Purchase HVAC units in May; install in June
Awaiting refreshed quotes and answers regarding
42 EG1704 McKee Run Hydrogen Purity Analyzer 96,000 96,000 - 96,000 0.0% 96,000 96,000 - 96,000 0.0% In Process equipment compatability
43 EG1707 R McKee Run Auxiliary System Components 128,000 128,000 30,937 97,063 24.2% 128,000 128,000 30,937 97,063 24.2% In Process Need additional quotes
Inspection complete. Determine best COA on
44 EG1709 Unit 3 Cooling Water Line Repairs 469,000 469,000 10,867 458,133 2.3% 469,000 469,000 10,867 458,133 2.3% In Process repairs/materials
45 EG1710 R Plant Syst Safety & Compl Improvements 112,000 149,000 11,935 137,065 8.0% 112,000 112,000 11,935 100,065 10.7% In Process Fence installation to be completed by end of April
46 EG1711 R Preservation of Structures 131,000 131,000 - 131,000 0.0% 131,000 131,000 - 131,000 0.0% In Process Work to begin at VanSant as weather permits
Awaiting quotes to add alarms on the system at
47 EG1712 Remote Start Capability at VanSant - 35,800 777 35,023 2.2% - 35,800 777 35,023 2.2% McKee Run
48
49
50 Totals - FY 2017 $ 4,420,300 $ 6,512,100 $ 1,062,474 $ 5,449,626 16.3% $ 4,420,300 $ 4,552,100 $ 795,280 $ 3,756,820 17.5%
51
52 Grand Totals $ 10,160,400 $ 11,413,100 $ 3,604,897 $ 7,808,203 31.6% $ 4,770,300 $ 6,383,600 $ 1,542,434 $ 4,841,166 24.2%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years. B = Bonded Project T = Transfer from blanket New Development original budget
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year. S = State fully or partially reimbursed project G = Grant funded project
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City of Dover
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of March 31, 2017
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Original Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Status Comments
1 FY 2008
Awaiting approval of proposed Memorandum of
2
WD0804 M 1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage $ 4,196,600 $ 2,556,000 $ 87,827 $ 2,468,173 3.4% $ - $ 2,468,200 $ - $ 2,468,200 0.0% In Process Understanding from owner
3 Totals - FY 2008 $ 4,196,600 $ 2,556,000 $ 87,827 $ 2,468,173 3.4% $ - $ 2,468,200 $ - $ 2,468,200 0.0%
4
5 FY 2013
6 WW1303 Westover PS $ 768,800 $ 1,403,900 $ 859,327 $ 544,573 61.2% $ - $ 593,000 $ 48,437 $ 544,563 8.2% In Process Construction scheduled to begin April 3
7 Totals - FY 2014 $ 768,800 $ 1,403,900 $ 859,327 $ 544,573 61.2% $ - $ 593,000 $ 48,437 $ 544,563 8.2%
8
9 FY 2015
10 WW1503 Hazlettville Road Interceptor $ 755,000 $ 774,100 $ 672,873 $ 101,227 86.9% $ - $ 618,900 $ 517,662 $ 101,238 83.6% In Process Awaiting final retainage invoice
11 WW1507 Retreat Pump Station Replacement 412,500 483,900 436,219 47,681 90.1% - 447,500 399,888 47,612 89.4% In Process Awaiting final retainage invoice
12 Totals - FY 2015 $ 1,167,500 $ 1,258,000 $ 1,109,092 $ 148,908 88.2% $ - $ 1,066,400 $ 917,550 $ 148,850 86.0%
13
14 FY 2016
15 WD1609 M WTP Process Improvements $ 1,200,000 $ 2,400,000 $ 330,860 $ 2,069,140 13.8% $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 84,808 $ 1,115,192 7.1% In Process Bid documents to be advertised in early April
16 WW1603 Rolling Acres PS Replacement 424,000 478,500 39,173 439,327 8.2% 372,000 450,600 11,279 439,321 2.5% In Process Awaiting materials prior to start of construction
17 WW1605 Delaware Avenue Sanitary Sewer Ext 25,000 33,000 - 33,000 0.0% - 33,000 - 33,000 0.0% In Process Project scheduled to begin April 13
18 Totals - FY 2016 $ 1,649,000 $ 2,911,500 $ 370,033 $ 2,541,467 12.7% $ 1,572,000 $ 1,683,600 $ 96,087 $ 1,587,513 5.7%
19
20 FY 2017
21 --- R Vehicles & Equipment $ 222,600 $ 268,700 $ 76,420 $ 192,280 28.4% $ 222,600 $ 268,700 $ 76,420 $ 192,280 28.4% In Process
22 --- Economic Development Program - 100,000 - 100,000 0.0% - 100,000 - 100,000 0.0%
WD1700/ Meters have been ordered. Staff replacing large
23
WW1700 R Meter Replacement Project 400,000 400,000 104,753 295,247 26.2% 400,000 400,000 104,753 295,247 26.2% In Process meters as time allows
24
WD1701 R Wellhead Redevelopment 85,000 85,000 21,579 63,421 25.4% 85,000 85,000 21,579 63,421 25.4% In Process Work is underway on multiple wells, awaiting invoices
25 WD1704 New Fence - Well #6 - 40,000 33,100 6,900 82.8% - 40,000 33,100 6,900 82.8% Complete
26 WD1705 R Future Well Installation 100,000 100,000 27,560 72,440 27.6% 100,000 100,000 27,560 72,440 27.6% In Process Staff working with DNREC on proper size of well
27 WD1706 R SCADA Equipment Tech Upgrade 88,000 88,000 - 88,000 0.0% 88,000 88,000 - 88,000 0.0% In Process Awaiting delivery of materials
28 WQ1702 R Water Quality Improvements 720,800 330,800 - 330,800 0.0% 720,800 202,800 - 202,800 0.0% In Process
29 WQ1701 Bradford Street Survey - 28,000 28,000 - 100.0% - 28,000 28,000 - 100.0% Complete
30 WQ1703 Misc Emerg Water Repairs - 80,000 13,765 66,235 17.2% - 80,000 13,765 66,235 17.2% In Process Project open and ongoing
Final restoration of project, scheduled to be finalized in
31
WQ1704 S New Street Water Main Rplcmnt - 247,000 130,254 116,746 52.7% - 375,000 130,254 244,746 34.7% In Process early May
32 WW1702 Misc Emerg Sanitary Sewer Repairs 75,000 300,000 136,266 163,734 45.4% 75,000 300,000 136,266 163,734 45.4% In Process Project open and ongoing
33 WW1703 Lepore Road Sanitary Sewer Upgrade 50,000 50,000 18,876 31,124 37.8% 50,000 50,000 18,876 31,124 37.8% In Process Awaiting DelDOT final approval
34 WW1704 Delaware Tech PS Replacement 52,000 52,000 - 52,000 0.0% 52,000 52,000 - 52,000 0.0% In Process Design is underway, 50% design complete
35 WW1705 Silver Lake PS Replacement 52,000 52,000 - 52,000 0.0% 52,000 52,000 - 52,000 0.0% In Process Design is underway, 90% design complete
36 WW1706 Walker Woods PS Replacement 52,000 52,000 - 52,000 0.0% 52,000 52,000 - 52,000 0.0% In Process Design is underway, 75% design complete
37 II1700 R Inflow/Infiltration Removal 1,121,000 723,000 - 723,000 0.0% 1,121,000 723,000 - 723,000 0.0% In Process Other projects under review by DelDOT
38 II1701 North Street Gravity Sewer Repair - 335,500 220,247 115,253 65.6% - 335,500 220,247 115,253 65.6% In Process Final pavement patch scheduled for May 1
39 Totals - FY 2017 $ 3,018,400 $ 3,332,000 $ 810,820 $ 2,521,180 24.3% $ 3,018,400 $ 3,332,000 $ 810,820 $ 2,521,180 24.3%
40
41 Grand Totals $ 10,800,300 $ 11,461,400 $ 3,237,099 $ 8,224,301 28.2% $ 4,590,400 $ 9,143,200 $ 1,872,894 $ 7,270,306 20.5%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is budgeted to start over each fiscal year. No carry forward.
SL = State Loan Project - construction phase is financed
I = Impact Fee (partially) financed project
T = Transfer from blanket WQ or I&I original budget
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CITY COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS - 2017/18
A. APPOINTED STAFF MEMBERS
(1) CITY ASSESSOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHERYL A. BUNDEK
(2) ACTING BUILDING INSPECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID S. HUGG III
(3) CITY CLERK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRACI A. MCDOWELL
(4) ASSISTANT CITY CLERK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DENISE L. DEVINE
(5) CONTROLLER/TREASURER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DONNA S. MITCHELL
(6) ASSISTANT CONTROLLER/TREASURER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LORI PEDDICORD
(7) ASSISTANT TREASURERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DENISE L. DEVINE
................................................. TRACI A. MCDOWELL
(8) FIRE MARSHAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JASON A. OSIKA
(9) CITY SOLICITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NICHOLAS H. RODRIGUEZ
(10) DEPUTY CITY SOLICITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM W. PEPPER, SR.
B. COMPENSATION COMMISSION - TO CONSIDER COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR, CITY
COUNCIL, AND PAID MEMBERS OF CITY COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS. THE COMPENSATION
COMMISSION SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS, ONE (1) MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE MAYOR,
ONE (1) MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT, AND THREE (3) MEMBERS APPOINTED BY
CITY COUNCIL DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING. MEMBERS SHALL BE CITY RESIDENTS WHO ARE
REGISTERED TO VOTE IN CITY ELECTIONS. MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS AND CANNOT
BE REAPPOINTED WITHIN THE NEXT TWO (2) YEARS. THE CONTROLLER/TREASURER AND HUMAN
RESOURCES DIRECTOR SHALL SERVE AS EX-OFFICIO, NONVOTING MEMBERS.
(1)
(TO FILL THE EXPIRED TERM OF JAMES BROCKTON - TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2019)
(2)
(TO FILL THE EXPIRED TERM OF CLARENCE (BUD) WAGNER II - TERM TO EXPIRE
MAY 2019)
S:\ANNUAL MEETINGS\2017 MEETING \ANNUAL MEETING APPOINTMENTS-CITY COUNCIL.WPD
PREPARED BY: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE/TM
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1 PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2017-06
2 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF
3 THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover's investment policy includes the investment of funds up to $100,000 per
5 banking institution, investments in the State of Delaware Investment Pool, and the purchase and sale of
6 investment grade corporate bonds, and U.S. Treasury and agency securities; and
7 WHEREAS, the banking institutions, brokerage firms, trust companies, and other various financial
8 institutions require an Authorizing Resolution for the opening of accounts, and for purchasing, selling,
9 transferring, assigning, and handling securities;
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, that the
11 Controller/Treasurer, Assistant Controller/Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurers are hereby authorized to open
12 accounts with banking institutions and purchase, sell, transfer, assign, and handle securities and that they
13 are authorized to sign all related forms;
14 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transactions in these accounts be carried out with any one
15 signature; and
16 That the following are the office holders authorized for these purposes, until further notice:
17 Donna S. Mitchell - Controller/Treasurer
18 Lori Peddicord - Assistant Controller/Treasurer
19 Traci A. McDowell - Assistant Treasurer
20 Denise L. Devine - Assistant Treasurer
21 ADOPTED: *
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25 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
26 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
27 Actions History
28 05/08/2017 - Scheduled for Introduction - City Council
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2017-06
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 70-2 - Weapons Generally, Paragraph
4 (d) - Prohibited, (2) - Furnishing to Certain Persons, of the Dover Code be amended by inserting the bold,
5 blue text, as follows:
6 Sec. 70-2. - Weapons generally.
7 (a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the
8 meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
9 meaning:
10 Municipal building shall mean any building where the city meets in its official capacity, including
11 non-city owned or leased buildings during the time in which the city is meeting in or occupying the
12 building, or any building containing the offices of city elected officials and of city employees
13 actively engaged in performing governmental business. Parking facilities are excluded.
14 Weapon shall mean any firearm from which a shot, projectile or other object may be discharged, or
15 any air gun, BB gun, or any instrument, toy or weapon commonly known as a "peashooter,"
16 "slingshot" or "beany," or any bow made for the purpose of throwing or projecting missiles of any
17 kind, or any knife, brass or metal knuckles, or any club loaded with lead or other weight, or any
18 blackjack or billyclub.
19 (b) Unlawful discharge. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm within the city,
20 except lawfully in self-defense, in defense of property, in defense of others or as permitted in
21 paragraph (c).
22 (c) Lawful discharge.
23 (1) Law enforcement officers. The discharge of weapons by any law enforcement officer while on
24 duty, or as necessary in the lawful discharge of his or her duties, is permitted.
25 (2) Galleries and ranges. The discharge of weapons at licensed shooting galleries or ranges when
26 the instrument can be fired, discharged or operated in a manner that shall not endanger persons
27 or property, and also in a manner that shall prevent the projectile from traversing any grounds
28 or space outside the limits of the gallery or range is permitted.
29 (d) Prohibited.
30 (1) Business display. It shall be unlawful for any pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or other person
31 who engages in business in the city to display, or to place on exhibition in any show window
32 or other window facing upon any street, any pistol, revolver or other firearm with a barrel of
33 less than 12 inches in length, or any switchblade knife, or any brass or metal knuckles, or any
34 club loaded with lead or other weight, or any blackjack or billyclub.
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35 (2) Furnishing to certain persons. It shall be unlawful for any person to purchase from, or sell,
36 loan or furnish any weapon to any person under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or any
37 illegal narcotic drug, stimulant or depressant, any person in a condition of agitation and
38 excitability or a minor under the age of 18 years. Nothing in this ordinance shall be
39 construed to prohibit the furnishing of weapons pursuant to an authorized course of
40 school instruction, or for the purpose of engaging in any school-authorized sporting or
41 recreational activity.
42 (3) Possession of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, or explosives in municipal
43 buildings. Except as set forth in section (c) below, possession of firearms, ammunition,
44 components of firearms, or explosives is prohibited in all municipal buildings.
45 a. Required signs. In all municipal buildings, a conspicuous sign shall be posted at each
46 entrance stating that the possession of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, or
47 explosives are prohibited. Such sign may also state that persons in violation may be
48 denied entrance to the building or be ordered to leave the building.
49 b. Immediate departure. Any person who immediately foregoes entry or immediately exits
50 any municipal building or police station due to the possession of a firearm, ammunition,
51 components of firearms, or explosives shall not be guilty of violating this section.
52 c. Exceptions. The following shall constitute valid exceptions to this section:
53 1. Possession of firearms, components of firearms, and ammunition or explosives by
54 law enforcement officers;
55 2. Law enforcement agencies receiving shipments or delivery of firearms, components
56 of firearms, ammunition, or explosives;
57 3. Law enforcement agencies conducting firearm or ammunition safety and training
58 programs, donation, amnesty, or any other similar programs in police stations or
59 municipal buildings;
60 4. Compliance by persons subject to protection from abuse court orders;
61 5. Carrying firearms and ammunition by persons who hold a valid license pursuant
62 to either § 1441 or § 1441A of Title 11 of the Delaware Code so long as the firearm
63 remains concealed except for inadvertent display or for self defense or defense of
64 others;
65 6. Carrying firearms and ammunition by officers or employees of the United States
66 duly authorized to carry a concealed firearm; or
67 7. Carrying firearms and ammunition by agents, messengers and other employees of
68 common carriers, banks, or business firms, whose duties require them to protect
69 moneys, valuables and other property and are engaged in the lawful execution of
70 such duties.
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71 (e) Penalties.
72 (1) Fines. Except as otherwise provided, any violation of this section shall be subject to a fine as
73 provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines.
74 (2) Forfeiture. Every person convicted of a violation of this section, section 70-3, or any state law
75 relating to weapons shall forfeit the weapon to the city. Upon a finding of guilt, it shall then
76 be the duty of the court, after the expiration of a reasonable time, to declare by written order
77 that the chief of police shall either dispose of the weapon or retain the weapon for official
78 police department use.
79 (f) Severability. The provisions of this ordinance shall be severable. If any provisions of this ordinance
80 are found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or void, the remaining
81 provisions of this ordinance shall remain valid, unless the court finds that the valid provisions of this
82 ordinance are so essentially and inseparably connected with, and so dependent upon, the
83 unconstitutional or void provision that it cannot be presumed that city council would have enacted
84 the remaining valid provisions without the unconstitutional or void provision; or unless the court
85 finds that the remaining valid provisions, standing alone, are incomplete and incapable of being
86 executed in accordance with city council's intent.
87 (Code 1968, §§ 20-29, 20-33-20-36; Code 1981, § 14-5; Ord. No. 2015-15, 10-26-2015 )
88 ADOPTED: *
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91 SYNOPSIS
92 The amendment would enable furnishing weapons for an authorized course of school
93 instruction, or for the purpose of engaging in any school-authorized sporting or recreational
94 activity.
95 (SPONSORS: COLE, HUTCHISON, AND NEIL)
96 Actions History
97 05/08/2017 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council
98 04/25/2017 - Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee