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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 12, 2018 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA - DOVER, DELAWARE
OPEN FORUM - 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:00 P.M.)
DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT, THERE WILL BE NO OPEN FORUM
INVOCATION BY BISHOP THOMAS L. HOLSEY
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN POLCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
* CONSENT AGENDA
THOSE ITEMS ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA WHICH ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND NON-
CONTROVERSIAL SHALL BE MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE
ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS
UNLESS A MEMBER OF COUNCIL SO REQUESTS, IN WHICH EVENT THE MATTER SHALL BE REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED A SEPARATE ITEM.
* 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
A. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2018
B. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2018
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2018-01/PRESENTATION - CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
* 3. SPECIAL DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT - JANUARY 18, 2018
A. STATE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT (HERBERT)
B. 2017 ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
* 4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JANUARY 23, 2018
A. UTILITY COMMITTEE
(1) CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH WHITE MARSH ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS, INC.
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE CONTINUED UTILIZATION OF
WHITE MARSH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. THROUGH THE EMERGENCY /
STANDBY RETAINER AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF BACK-UP OPERATIONS
SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHICH SHALL INCLUDE TWO (2) PROJECTS)
B. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
(1) PERMISSION TO RECRUIT - PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AUTHORIZATION TO RECRUIT A PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR)
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* 5. MONTHLY REPORTS - DECEMBER 2017
A. CITY ASSESSOR’S REPORT
B. CITY COUNCIL'S COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND REPORT
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
D. CITY PLANNER’S REPORT
E. CONTROLLER/TREASURER’S BUDGET REPORT
F. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
G. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
* 6. QUARTERLY REVIEW OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN (CIP) (OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND
DECEMBER)
* 7. QUARTERLY REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/REVENUES - PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY
* 8. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN - HISTORIC DISTRICT
COMMISSION - JONATHAN N. H. STREET, PROFESSIONAL (TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF
RICHARD E. SCRAFFORD - TERM TO EXPIRE JULY 2019)
9. CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO:
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(2) - PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS ON SITE ACQUISITIONS FOR ANY PUBLICLY FUNDED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS, OR SALES OR LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(4) - STRATEGY SESSIONS, INCLUDING THOSE INVOLVING LEGAL ADVICE OR OPINION FROM AN
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, BUT ONLY
WHEN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION POSITION OF THE
PUBLIC BODY;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(6) - DISCUSSION OF THE CONTENT OF DOCUMENTS, EXCLUDED FROM THE DEFINITION OF
"PUBLIC RECORD" IN §10002 OF THIS TITLE WHERE SUCH DISCUSSION MAY DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS OF SUCH
DOCUMENTS;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(9) - PERSONNEL MATTERS IN WHICH THE NAMES, COMPETENCY AND ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL
EMPLOYEES ARE DISCUSSED, UNLESS THE EMPLOYEE REQUESTS THAT SUCH A MEETING BE OPEN
THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(E)(2),
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on January 22, 2018 at 6:34 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce,
Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Lewis was absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell (departed at 6:40 p.m.), Ms. Peddicord (arrived
at 6:41 p.m.), and Mrs. McDowell.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(9) -
Personnel matters in which the names, competency and abilities of individual employees are
discussed, unless the employee requests that such a meeting be open. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m.
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council Appointed Employee Performance Evaluation - Lori Peddicord, Acting Controller/Treasurer
During the executive session, members of Council discussed the performance of Ms. Lori Peddicord,
Acting Controller/Treasurer.
Mr. Hare moved to appoint Ms. Lori Peddicord as Controller/Treasurer with a five percent
(5%) pay increase and a one-time $3,000 bonus for her service as the Acting
Controller/Treasurer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting of January 22, 2018 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on January 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Slavin presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis,
Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell.
Staff members present were Police Chief Mailey, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg,
Fire Chief Carey, Deputy City Solicitor Pepper, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also
present.
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. Thomas Smith, 126 Hampton Drive, advised that he manages the Delaware Store and has been
in business downtown for 25 years. He also noted that he was currently the chair of the Downtown
Merchants Committee of the Downtown Dover Partnership. Mr. Smith thanked Mayor Christiansen
for his unwavering and resolute support of downtown Dover, and positive attitude toward solving
problems all over the city. He also thanked Council President Slavin for his leadership of the City
Council and, in particular, for his efforts to reopen the City’s cultural gem, the Schwartz Center for
the Arts.
Mr. Smith expressed concern regarding the lack of communication between the City and its partners,
such as the Downtown Dover Partnership. He advised that the lack of communication was causing
economic pain, misunderstanding, and mistrust between the City of Dover and the merchants,
residents, and customers downtown. Mr. Smith referenced several incidents pointing to such lack
of communication, as follows: the proposal by the Assistant City Manager to bring ten food trucks
to compete with the downtown restaurants and make money for the City of Dover through fees,
which they heard about through a newspaper article; and the recent closure of Bradford Street for
water and sewer which was announced to downtown merchants via an email December 28th from
the DDP, four days before the scheduled start of construction.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - VIOLATIONS OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING
ORDINANCE OF JANUARY 2, 2018
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - Violations of the Dangerous Building Ordinance
of January 2, 2018 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare
and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2018
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 8, 2018 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2018
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of January 9, 2018 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
PRESENTATION - SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Director of Public Works, reviewed the City of Dover Department of Public
Works Snow Removal Plan.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Duca advised that one (1) front-end loader has been down for some
time, and they do not project that it will be available this storm season due to the repairs required.
She noted that they are currently evaluating the front-end loaders and funds have been included in
the FY 2019 budget for vehicles, which they will be reviewing with the City Manager.
Mr. Sudler asked what time the work day starts and ends for Public Works employees during a
worst-case scenario for snow removal. Responding, Mrs. Duca advised that, because of storm
variations and their unpredictability, they try as much as possible to schedule 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
shifts so that the crews are maintaining schedules that are relatively close to their existing work
schedules, however, there are times when they may have to adjust the time based upon when the
storm starts. Mrs. Duca stated that they try to have shifts activated by the time the storm is projected
to start so that they can begin addressing emergency routes and then move through the 12-hour
shifts.
Mr. Anderson asked what the City’s role was in the maintenance of State-maintained emergency and
critical routes and how the City integrates with the State.
Mrs. Duca advised that, based on past discussions, the City maintains certain emergency and critical
routes that are not City streets and the State maintains the major roads throughout the City. She
noted that they were working with the City Manager to properly document and formalize
maintenance responsibilities to ensure that all of the emergency needs of the City are addressed in
a timely fashion.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Duca advised that the City’s maintenance responsibilities for
various State roads are attributed to other agreements that were put in place over the past 70-80
years and there is no specific reimbursement for any of them, other than State Municipal Street Aid.
Mr. Anderson asked what role contractors played in assisting with snow removal. In response,
Mrs. Duca advised that two (2) contractors assist them and they are considering incorporating them
with City crews to best address these situations. She noted that they are also looking at other
available contractors to see how their equipment could assist the City.
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Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Duca stated that communication is one of the key aspects of the
entire response efforts. During storms, they rely upon input from the Police and Fire Departments
for any areas that they have identified as having issues so that they can try to address them. She
noted that they have constant oversight throughout the entire storm, as well as continued
communication with the Emergency Management Coordinator and the City Manager. Mrs. Duca
noted that coordination with the other agencies throughout the entire state is done through the City
Manager's Office. She also advised that bridge calls occur throughout the entire storm and any
needs can be conveyed at that time.
Mr. Hare advised that staff did an excellent job addressing the concerns that were relayed to him by
his constituents.
Mr. Slavin requested Mrs. Duca to extend their thanks to all of the men and women of the Public
Works Department for their work, noting that it is a very dangerous job to clear snow in the middle
of the storm, or even after the storm, and this was a particularly difficult storm with all the wind.
Mrs. Duca noted her own appreciation for the staff of the Department of Public Works, advising that
throughout the entire year there are a lot of times that they need to work together to meet service
delivery goals, and there is never a time where they come together better as a team than during storm
response.
PROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, during Black History Month we celebrate the many achievements and contributions
made by African Americans to our nation's economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development.
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has selected "African
Americans in Times of War" as the 2018 National Black History Month theme in commemoration
of the centennial of the end of the First World War in 1918. It has been documented that 700,000
African Americans, including 1,400 soldiers from Delaware, registered for military service during
World War I, eager to show their patriotism and in hopes of being recognized as full citizens; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 National Black History Month theme provides an opportunity to reflect on
the vital role that African Americans have played in every American war, from the Revolutionary
War Era to the present "War on Terrorism," where they have confronted both racial intolerance and
the perils of war; and
WHEREAS, black men and women have made extraordinary sacrifices, both on and off the
battlefield, to serve our country and to advance the goals of equal opportunity and civil rights for
all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE do hereby proclaim February 2018 as BLACK HISTORY MONTH in the City of
Dover and urge all citizens to recognize the essential role of African Americans in shaping our
nation's history, and commit to working together to build a society that lives up to its democratic
ideals.
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On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to former
Councilman Reuben Salters and others from the Inner City Cultural League.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JANUARY 9, 2018
The Council Committee of the Whole met on January 9, 2018 at 6:04 p.m., with
Council President Slavin presiding. Members of Council present were
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, and
Mr. Lindell. Mr. Hare and Mayor Christiansen were absent. Civilian members
present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Caldwell and Dr. Warfield (Parks,
Recreation, and Community Enhancement), and Mr. Shevock and Dr. Stewart
(Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mrs. Doyle (Utility) was absent.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with
Chairman Sudler presiding.
Potential Land Acquisition - 104 Washington Street and 149 Hazel Road
(233 Walker Road was determined to be the incorrect address)
Members were provided correspondence from the Kent County Conservancy dated
May 23, 2017 addressed to Mayor Christiansen and Council President Slavin, and
October 25, 2017 addressed to Mr. Neil, as well as a map depicting the properties of
Thomas C. Jackson and Charles Terry Jackson, located at 104 Washington Street and
149 Hazel Road.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised members that this item was brought
forward based on the correspondence received by Mr. Neil. She noted that the
correspondence did not include the property address and, since the property owner
owns more than one property, she thought that the request was for 233 Walker Road;
however, this was the incorrect address. Mrs. Mitchell explained that there are
two (2) parcels and the correct addresses are 104 Washington Street and 149 Hazel
Road. She stated that it was her understanding that the owner wants to make sure
that the City does not have any interest in purchasing the property before for sale
signs are put up.
Mr. Slavin asked if the constituent who brought this matter forward,
Mr. Charles Salkin, had been notified that this was being considered this evening.
Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she had not notified him.
The Committee postponed this item until Mr. Salkin receives notification.
Appendix B - Zoning, Article 10 - Planning Commission, Section 1 - Approval
of Conditional Uses, Subsection 1.43 - Revocation of Conditional Use Permit
Mr. Sudler informed members that he had requested this item to be placed on the
agenda and asked Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community
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Development, to discuss the language regarding Revocation of Conditional Use
Permit, in an effort to add additional language to address a timeframe for revoked
conditional use premises that were not in compliance.
Mr. Hugg provided members with an overview on conditional uses, explaining that
the Planning Commission has the authority to approve certain uses in their
designated zone that, by nature of the use of the activity, may have some conditions,
activities, or associated features that require an additional look. He stated that a good
example might be a use that requires an unusual amount of parking or that has some
element of noise or other kind of operation, and the Planning Commission can issue
a conditional use. Mr. Hugg explained that the process starts with an application to
the Planning Department, which goes through a review, and gets scheduled before
Planning Commission, etc. He noted that the statute specifically states that, “In
approving any such use, the planning commission shall take into consideration the
public health, safety and welfare, the comfort and convenience of the public in
general and of the residents of the immediate neighborhood in particular, and may
prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards as may be required in order that the
results of its action may, to the maximum extent possible, further the expressed intent
of this ordinance....” Mr. Hugg advised that among the things that the Planning
Commission must consider are location, size, character of the activity, and its
appropriateness or harmony with the development zone that it is located in and
whether or not it will create any detrimental activity. He stated that the Planning
Commission hears the conditional use application, and sometimes it is simply
approved and the conditional use is allowed to go forward. Mr. Hugg explained,
however, that sometimes the Planning Commission approves an application with a
temporary time period, allowing the use to be established and creating a track record
and, typically within a year, they come back and reconsider it.
Mr. Hugg stated that he believed that Mr. Sudler’s concerns were with the provisions
in the ordinance that allow the Planning Commission, at the request of the City
Planner, to revoke or limit a conditional use once it is granted. Mr. Hugg stated that,
as it is currently written, the ordinance is not particularly clear in terms of the
grounds upon which the Planning Commission will revoke or limit the application
of the conditional use approval. He stated that it is kind of implied that the
conditions that they originally looked at to grant a conditional use would be the same
conditions that they would look at again: harmony, safety, etc.
Mr. Hugg stated that the specific use that Mr. Sudler was concerned about was
interesting. He advised that it never had a conditional use approval because it
predated the zoning ordinance, so it was always considered a non-conforming use.
Mr. Hugg explained that, now that the use has ceased, anybody wishing to undertake
a conditional use activity on that property or any other would have to reapply, start
the process over and come to the Planning Commission.
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Mr. Sudler stated that he was concerned about non-conforming use premises being
revoked and there not being language in the ordinance that states whether or not they
can reapply or if there will be any type of robust penalty where they can reapply or
not reapply within a certain time period. In response, Mr. Hugg explained that,
technically, if a conditional use ceases, whether it is by revocation or if the use
simply goes out of business, it begins a clean slate process. He stated that the
original applicant or any other applicant can come forward, submit a new application
to do that conditional use or another conditional use, and go through the process.
Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 70-8 - Disorderly
Premises, (a) Disturbing Activity
Mr. Sudler informed members that he had requested this item to be placed on the
agenda because he was concerned about the penalties and some of the ordinance
language in regard to premises and having them deemed as having disturbing
activity.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community
Development, stated that he was not really familiar with this ordinance, explaining
that it specifically relates more to matters that fall under the Police Department;
however, it is among the considerations that the Planning Commission could look at
because of the language that deals with harmony with the neighborhood, etc. He
advised that a record of a property being a disorderly, nuisance, blighted, or
dangerous property under other ordinances would provide a basis for the Planning
Commission to say they have a concern about the continued conditional use.
Mr. Neil asked Mr. Sudler whether he was suggesting that there should it be a greater
penalty or something more specific and what his views were. In response, Mr.
Sudler stated that he thought that if there were revoked conditional use premises that
were deemed to be disorderly, Article 10, - Planning Commission, Section 1 -
Approval of Conditional Uses, Subsection 1.43 - Revocation of Conditional Use
Permit and Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 70-8 -
Disorderly Premises, (a) Disturbing Activity would coexist together to form a
penalty or some kind of additional language that is not currently present in the
ordinance. He stated that this would also affect the current permit or the future
permit that they may be seeking for reopening, and it would be a twofold type of
existence. Mr. Sudler stated that this was his idea initially; however, he wanted the
Committee to hear the language and to also get a better understanding of what
disorderly premises are. He noted that this is one of the City’s newer ordinances that
was implemented, and indicated that he was interested in seeing how the City could
beef up what currently exists and consolidate the ordinances into one (1) tough
ordinance on disorderly premises and premises that have their permits revoked due
to undesirable activity that jeopardizes the welfare of a community.
Mr. Hugg noted that his staff was doing a full review of a lot of the ordinance
provisions, and if this was a topic that the Committee or Council feels needs some
refinement, he would not have a problem reviewing the language discussed by the
Committee at the staff level. He suggested that, as a minimum change, they could
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include language to say that the same standards that are applied when a conditional
use is initially applied for would be used by the Planning Commission in considering
revocation, which would provide a little bit of guidance to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Anderson stated that he was glad that they were reviewing this relatively new
ordinance, explaining that he thought that this was something that should be done
more often, to determine if anything needs tweaking. He advised that, from what he
had observed, he thought that this ordinance seemed to be working. Mr. Anderson
stated that he would like to know whether there had been much enforcement of this
ordinance and suggested that the Police Chief be asked to provide some information
in this regard. He indicated that, after the ordinance was adopted, he noticed that a
couple of problem areas seemed to have cleaned up a bit just under the threat of it,
so he thought that it had done some good in that respect.
Mr. Neil stated that he did not have a problem with strengthening the ordinance and
the City’s ability to keep their neighborhoods safe; however, he thought that
members needed to be cautious in terms of the legalities.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan: Pedestrian Facilities
in the Public Right-of-Way
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised members that staff was under the
impression that this item needed a resolution; however, had since found that it only
needs approval of the plan. She reminded members that on October 10, 2017, City
staff presented an introduction to the proposed Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Transition Plan: Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way. The
presentation stated that the City would solicit public comment for at least thirty (30)
days on the proposed Transition Plan. Mrs. Mitchell advised that, in order to solicit
public feedback on the plan, staff placed an article in the Dover Post on
October 25, 2017, and advertised the plan and requested feedback on the City’s
website.
Mrs. Mitchell advised that staff only received one (1) inquiry about the plan. The
question was from a WBOC reporter and was submitted over the phone, not through
the public feedback form provided by staff. The reporter wanted to know what will
be the biggest challenge of addressing ADA requirements. City staff returned the
call, but was unable to leave a voicemail, as the mailbox was full. The biggest
challenge is meeting ADA requirements when the sidewalk is brick material.
Members were advised that the proposed transition plan meets the regulations
outlined by the Federal Government. Mrs. Mitchell stated that since staff did not
receive any comments that would require alterations to the plan, it remained
consistent with the version submitted for review on October 10, 2017.
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Staff recommended approval of the plan.
The Committee recommended approval Staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Council President
Slavin presiding in the absence of Chairman Hare.
Dissolution of Bonus Committee, Policy and Programs
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised members that staff had decided to
refresh the current employee awards and bonus program. She noted that during their
meeting of February 2, 2004, members of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee reviewed recommendations for the Bonus Policy. As a
result, staff implemented changes to the policy and presented them to members for
their review and recommendation. On February 23, 2004, the Legislative, Finance,
and Administration Committee recommended approval of the Bonus Policy as
presented, and the bonus programs were approved by City Council on March 8,
2004. Mrs. Mitchell explained that since the first program was approved by Council,
staff was asking for the dissolution of that program. She noted that there are a couple
of people who are still outstanding in some areas of the prior program; therefore,
staff is recommending discontinuing the program as of July 1, 2018. Mrs. Mitchell
advised that staff would be implementing the STAR Award program and was not
asking for approval of that program.
Members were advised that the bonus programs include Doing Useful Community
Service, BREATHE Program, Caught Doing it Right, and STOP Program. Since
inception, the BREATHE program and STOP program have been the most popular.
One (1) employee is currently in the BREATHE program and four (4) in the STOP
Program.
The Human Resources Department has begun to refresh the employee recognition
activities, the first being a STAR Award. This is similar to an employee of the
month award. This will be implemented in January 2018. Additional
programs/activities will be rolled out throughout the year.
Staff recommended the dissolution of the Bonus Committee and termination of the
bonus policy and programs, in favor of the STAR Employee Award, Employee of
the Month Program. The BREATHE program and STOP program will be closed to
new participants effective immediately and discontinued on July 1, 2018.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell stated that this was separate from the
health insurance program.
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In response to Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Mitchell advised that staff anticipated that the new
program would cost approximately $100 per month, which would come out of the
Human Resources Department budget.
The Committee recommended dissolution of the Bonus Committee and termination
of the bonus policy and programs, in favor of the STAR Employee Award, Employee
of the Month Program. The BREATHE program and STOP program will be closed
to new participants effective immediately and discontinued on July 1, 2018.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Disposition of Excess Property - 311 North Governors Avenue
Members were advised that the City of Dover acquired 311 North Governors Avenue
at a monitions sale due to liens and demolition expenses. The City has no use for
this excess property and is better served by having it redeveloped and restored as a
taxable property. The City and the National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor
Research, Inc. (NCALL) negotiated a sales price of $20,000. The City has
outstanding taxes and fees of $22,962.64, the balance of which will be written off
after applying the sales proceeds.
Section 2-422 of the Dover Code provides procedures for the sale and disposition of
real property. The procedure includes a "Standard Method of Disposition" which
begins at the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee. In support of the
City Council’s goal to increase home ownership, and our partnerships with NCALL
and Habitat for Humanity, the City Management concurs that this sale is in the best
interest of the City. There will also one less vacant property for our public works
crews to maintain. After a favorable recommendation by Committee, City Council
can declare the property as excess or surplus property and, subsequently authorize
the sale of said property.
Staff recommended the following: 1) declare that the property is excess property;
and 2) authorize the City Manager to sell the excess property to NCALL Research,
Inc. for $20,000 (before closing cost) in conjunction with the Restore Central Dover
home ownership program.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised members that 311 North Governors
Avenue was one of the excess properties that the City acquired through monitions,
and staff listed the excess properties with R & R Realty based on an action form that
was taken to Council on March 13, 2017, at which time they approved R & R Realty
and Cushman & Wakefield for the Garrison Tract. She explained that, because the
action form said various City properties, she was under the impression that it
included all properties; however, after reviewing the Council minutes, Council
President Slavin had clarified that it did not include residential properties.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that, due to her misunderstanding, staff had listed all
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of the residential properties with R & R. She stated that the contract expires in
February of 2018.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that NCALL had asked for this property and gone through the
real estate broker. She advised that she was already in the process of selling this
property and had signed a contract with NCALL. Mrs. Mitchell explained that she
wanted to bring this property forward as an exception, and then wait for the contract
with R & R to expire and post the other residential properties according to the
ordinance for disposal of excess property. Mrs. Mitchell advised that Council needs
to declare this property as excess and will have to do the same thing with all those
other properties as well, explaining that staff will need to bring them back to Council
after they advertise them.
Mr. Anderson stated that he was definitely in favor of this particular action; however,
he thought that it illustrated why the City should look at a land bank possibility as
well.
The Committee recommended acceptance of staff’s recommendation to: 1) declare
that the property located at 311 North Governors Avenue is excess property; and
2) authorize the City Manager to sell the excess property to NCALL Research, Inc.
for $20,000 (before closing cost) in conjunction with the Restore Central Dover
home ownership program.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Procedure/Policy for Council Community Enhancement Fund Expenditures
During their Regular Meeting of November 27, 2017, members of Council approved
the Committee's recommendation to authorize Mr. Lindell to prepare a first draft of
the Committee's ideas for approval during a future meeting of the Committee.
Mr. Lindell reviewed the City of Dover City Council Discretionary Funding Policy,
noting that it was based on the Committee’s November discussion. He thanked
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, for providing research and information, as well
as Mr. Polce for his peer review of the Policy presented to the Committee. Mr.
Lindell stated that he used various sources. He noted that the City of New York has
an excellent policy; however, it is very detailed and members would have been
buried in paperwork if they used that method. Mr. Lindell explained that he tried to
incorporate the best parts of different sources into the Policy. He stated that he
included Mr. Neil’s sentiments regarding taxpayer dollars responsibility in the
Preface.
Mr. Slavin reminded members that this fund was created to answer some of the
frustrations that many of the constituents had voiced that the City budget process had
very little flexibility to address in-district needs inside the fiscal years. Mr. Slavin
stated that, for example, members had speed enforcement issues that needed a speed
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detection sign; however, they had no way to reprogram the money to get a speed
detection sign, park benches, or things like that. He explained that they made it a
zero net sum, where the amount that is appropriated into this fund was taken out of
other areas, not in addition to. Mr. Slavin advised that this allowed each of the
districts to have some money to address some of the smaller issues, noting that small
issues are big and important issues.
Mr. Slavin suggested amending Section 1A, stating that rather than citing the specific
amount of $25,000, which is appropriated in the current fiscal year, they should
strike any reference to the number and say “the amount appropriated for that fiscal
year.” He explained that this would mean that the number would be determined
during the appropriation process and the Policy would not have to be changed if the
number changed. Mr. Lindell stated that he did not have a problem with this
amendment.
Mr. Sudler asked if he was correct in his understanding that, in regard to
organizations and boards, as long as it does not benefit the individual or a relative of
the individual, it would be permissible. Responding, Mr. Lindell stated yes, noting,
for example, that sometimes Council members have put money into schools, and if
you have someone that may teach in that building, or something like that, as long as
it is not going directly into their pocket and it is helping the school, it is a way to
prevent punishing an organization. He explained that it would be, for example, like
if any members of Council had relatives that were on the YMCA board or any type
of other board. Mr. Lindell stated that it is just a protection, it is not necessarily
going right to that person, but it is helping, it is a loose affiliation. Mr. Sudler stated
that he wanted some clarity, explaining his concern that his church has a soup
kitchen in his district that benefits the homeless, and he does not want this to be
perceived as a conflict of interest just because he attends that church.
Mr. Sudler suggested that members get the Solicitor to do a legal statement, not just
a legal opinion, indicating how the City views conflict of interest or perceived
conflict of interest, just for the record.
Mr. Anderson stated that he had two (2) concerns, and his technical concern
regarding the appropriation had already been addressed. He advised that his second
concern had to do with Section 1A, Subsection b, which states that “With the
exception of the At-Large council member, each council person shall spend at least
50% of their allocation within their council districts.” Mr. Anderson stated that he
would like to see if they could amend that wording to say “benefitting their council
district.” He explained that he is afraid that they could end up making something
that was intended to be simple, quick, low dollar amount become a bureaucratic
nightmare, by requiring organizations to determine exactly who's benefitting and do
extra paperwork for just a few hundred dollars. He stated that is when it would be
manifestly so that people in the district are benefitting. Mr. Anderson noted, for
example, that the Sankofa lost a lot of funding because of the State grant-in-aid
budget situation, and several children were actually without money to continue in the
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program. He stated that, in this case, the organization’s headquarters happens to be
in the district, and most of the students who benefitted were also in the district.
However, Mr. Anderson explained that, with this provision, it could require them to
then go back through and present documentation over who it is, where the addresses
are, etc., which is his concern.
Mr. Anderson also noted that sometimes things are not quite neat in district lines.
He stated that Dog Pound Boxing, for instance, is based on Senate Drive and was
something that was put together with the Dover Housing Authority to benefit the
youth there. Mr. Anderson indicated that when they wanted to bring a fairly
important amateur sporting event to Dover, they needed some additional funding, so
they partnered with the YMCA, and that money went to the YMCA. He noted that
this benefitted Dover in many ways, specifically economically. Mr. Anderson
explained that, technically, the YMCA is about 700 feet from the district line;
however, almost all of the people benefitting from it were in the district, because the
organization that was co-sponsoring was in the district. He stated that the YMCA
approached him because they wanted to find ways to help diversify and bring more
minorities in, and that partnership was one that worked.
Mr. Anderson explained that if they put “benefits”, it would make it a very easy
determination; however; if they put “within” the district, that particular expenditure
could be debatable because technically the YMCA is not in the district; however,
there is not such a facility within the district that could accommodate the activity
which benefitted the kids in the district. He stated that he would like to see a change
in the wording that would keep the intent but would not make it a potential
bureaucratic nightmare.
Mr. Cole suggested that each councilperson shall make a good faith effort to spend
at least, or benefit at least 50% of their allocation within their council district. He
noted that the City Clerk’s Office would have oversight.
Mr. Slavin stated that Mr. Lindell had a sense of what Mr. Anderson was saying and
could incorporate it into any amendments that would go forward to Council
regarding this matter. Responding, Mr. Lindell noted that he had wanted to include
something regarding what he heard from the happy medium with the 50%, and he
had no issue with looking at that and seeing what the consensus is of the Council
going forward.
Mr. Lewis asked if the funds are reallocated into next year’s budget if a Council
member does not use them. Responding, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, stated
that they are annual appropriations and they expire at the end of the year.
Colonel Thomas Dix, 664 Independence Boulevard, stated that last April former
Councilman Hosfelt had told him that he gave $2,500 toward park benches in
Continental Park. Colonel Dix asked if he was ever going to get the benches and
where that money went. In response, Mrs. Mitchell advised that the money that
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Mr. Hosfelt earmarked for the park benches went to the Parkland Reserve until staff
got the benches. She stated that the benches had come in; however, the Grounds
Division wants to lay cement to set the benches on, to prevent ruts, and they have to
wait for the weather to dry up in order to lay the cement. Colonel Dix noted that
Mrs. Mitchell had told him that; however, he was more concerned about where the
funding was.
Colonel Dix stated that he had also heard that former Councilman Hutchison had
designated $1,000 for Continental Park and Colonel Dix was wondering where that
money went, because he is trying to work another project in Continental Park
regarding trees. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that both allotments were
specifically for benches in Continental Park and went to the Parkland Reserve. She
explained that there would be two (2) benches going in at Continental Park.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that any money left over from
the purchase of the two (2) benches would remain in the Parkland Reserve.
Mr. Lindell noted that he believed that the Policy would alleviate some of
Colonel Dix’ concerns with any future projects, indicating that the monthly report
would be included in the Council packets on a regular basis, so everyone could see
where the funds are specifically being allocated and what is going on with the
funding.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of the draft Procedure/Policy for Council
Community Enhancement Fund Expenditures, as amended to reflect the tenor of the
Committee’s conversation, seconded by Mr. Polce.
Mr. Lindell asked if Mr. Anderson would talk to him after the meeting to work on
some of the wording.
The Committee recommended approval of the draft Policy for Council Community
Enhancement Fund Expenditures, as amended to reflect the tenor of the Committee’s
conversation.
During the Council meeting, Mr. Lindell reviewed the amendments made as a result of the
recommendations made during the January 9, 2018 Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
Mr. Sudler thanked Mr. Lindell for doing his due diligence and being receptive to his fellow
Councilpersons’ concerns and ideas.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Lindell clarified that it was okay to donate money to an organization
in another district if it would benefit everybody in the City, as well as the people in his own district.
Mr. Polce moved for approval of the Policy for Council Community Enhancement Fund
Expenditures, as amended (Exhibit #1). The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and
unanimously carried.
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Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded
by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT
Members were provided the Quarterly Revenue Report as of December 31, 2017.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report as of
December 31, 2017. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
CONFIRMATION OF POLICE PENSION ELECTION - RETIRED CAPTAIN
LARRY GRAY - THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 31, 2021
The term of office of Retired Captain Larry Gray on the Police Pension Board expires on
January 31, 2017. Pursuant to Chapter 62 - Law Enforcement, Article III - Pension Plan, Division 2
- Retirement Committee, Section 62-102(c)(2), notice of an election was given to all plan members.
Only one nomination was received, therefore, no election was held. Chief Mailey nominated Retired
Captain Larry Gray to serve a three-year term, to expire on January 31, 2021.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the nomination of Retired Captain
Larry Gray to serve on the Police Pension Board, for a three-year term to expire on
January 31, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN - UTILITY
SUBCOMMITTEE - MARGARET SCARBOROUGH (TO FILL THE EXPIRED TERM OF
LESTER L. BLAKEMAN, SR., TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 14, 2018)
Council President Slavin recommended the appointment of Margaret Scarborough to serve on the
Utility Subcommittee for a term to expire May 14, 2018 (to fill the expired term of
Lester L. Blakeman, Sr.).
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the appointment of
Margaret Scarborough, as recommended by Council President Slavin. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, announced that leaf collection would continue until
January 26th. She also advised that the necessary road repair on Lotus Street was worse than they
thought and it will be an emergency repair, which is a major undertaking. Mrs. Mitchell noted that
the road will be closed and more details will be sent out.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Slavin announced that earlier in the evening City Council voted to name Ms. Lori Peddicord as
the Controller/Treasurer for the City. He congratulated Ms. Peddicord and thanked her for her
service as the Acting Controller/Treasurer.
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Mr. Sudler thanked the Woodcrest Community for coming out so that they could address their
concerns. He advised that they would be receiving feedback very soon. Mr. Anderson added that
if someone was not able to attend, they could still get that feedback by contacting them at
david.anderson@dover.de.us and roysudlerjr@comcast.net. He also advised that they could call the
City to be placed on a list to be kept informed.
Mr. Neil thanked Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, for doing a tremendous job in notifying
members of Council when emergencies or matters like Lotus Street come up. He stated that he
thought it was important to have that information as quickly as possible so that those who have
constituents who are going to be affected can let them know.
Mr. Hare thanked Mrs. Kay Sass, Emergency Management Coordinator, for sending the weather
updates and emails, noting that it is very helpful to let constituents know, and that she does a really
good job getting that information out to everyone. He noted that the weather meetings are not just
held at 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Slavin wished Councilman Lindell a happy birthday on January 29th.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of January 22, 2018, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 01/22/2018
City of Dover
POLICY FOR COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND EXPENDITURES
Preface
In order to better serve the needs of their constituents, the Dover City Council established a line-item
in the annual budget entitled "Discretionary Funding." These funds are to be used by each
councilperson to enhance and provide support to community needs within each council district. As
with all taxpayer funds, the public expects and deserves to know that discretionary funding is being
used prudently to support organizations with the capacity and integrity to provide quality services
free from conflict of interest for the citizens of Dover.
Section 1- Expenditures for community project purposes authorized; limitation on amount; defined
1A. Provided members of council approve the Discretionary line-item in the annual budget, the City
Council is authorized to expend city funds for community purposes.
a. Each council member will be allotted funds for their districts.
b. Council members should make a good faith effort to use their allotted funding to enhance
their respective council districts.
1B. Community project purposes, as used in this section, shall be construed to mean and include
the promoting of Dover or any advantage, facility, product, resource or attraction thereof or therein
or the contributing to any State, County, municipal, civic or community project or the support and
maintenance of any institution or organization having for its or their intent and purpose the creation
or enhancement of good will for or toward the City of Dover and the citizens thereof, and all moneys
expended or contributed, as aforesaid, are hereby declared to be expended or contributed for
community project purposes and for a proper City purpose.
Section 2-Process for Distribution of Funds; and Transparency
2A. The Councilperson making the request, will provide documentation (i.e. vendor invoice) to
reimburse the individual/organization making the purchase for which they are providing assistance;
or the City purchaser will purchase the item(s) on the City's credit card if the organization is a City
sponsored organization.
i. In the event that the individual/organization requesting funding from a councilperson
lacks the funding to make the initial purchase in order to seek reimbursement under this
process, the requesting organization/individual shall submit a formal letter to the
councilperson outlining the specific uses of the funding being requested. This
documentation shall be forwarded to the City Clerk's Office for review of any potential
conflicts with current policy.
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Section 2-Process for Distribution of Funds; and Transparency (Continued)
2B. The City Clerk's Office will track account activity. It will be Council Members responsibility
to adhere to their allotment or work among themselves for the distribution of funds.
i. A monthly City Council's Community Enhancement Fund Report shall be included in
the council packet to maintain transparency in the use of taxpayer funds.
Section 3-Restrictions on the Use of Discretionary Funding
3A. All public funds, however awarded, must be used for a city purpose. In general, a City purpose
is defined as an activity or service that is open to all members of the public regardless of race, creed,
gender, religious affiliation, etc. without restriction, and which does not promote a particular
religion.
3B. Programs and services provided by religious or religiously affiliated organizations must be able
to demonstrate that the program is open to non-members, is not a religious program, and it does not
promote religion.
3C. Closed membership groups-those to which membership is restricted or subject to membership
based on prohibited factors may generally not receive funding.
i. Groups that serve a particular population; for example, youth aged 12 to 16 in a
particular community are not considered a closed membership group, as long as the
program is open and accessible to all youth in the community.
3D. For profit entities may not receive discretionary funds except when the primary non-profit
contractor subcontracts with a for profit entity as part of the delivery of services. Such subcontracts;
however, must only be an ancillary part of the program to be funded, not the primary basis for the
discretionary award, and must be approved by the contracting agency.
3E. Funds may only be allocated to a public purpose and may not support political activities and
private interests.
Section 4-Conflicts of Interest
4A. To prevent the abuse or misuse of the Council's discretionary funding authority, the following
guidelines shall govern conflicts of interest between councilpersons, family, associates, and
organizations receiving discretionary funding:
i. Council members are prohibited from sponsoring discretionary funding for an
organization at which the Member serves as an employee, officer, or board member.
ii. Councilpersons may sponsor funding for an organization where an "associated" person,
(a family member or other person with whom the councilperson has a financial or
business relationship) is an officer or employee so long as the associated person will not
benefit, or appear to benefit, from the funding.
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Section 4-Conflicts of Interest (Continued)
iii. Councilpersons are required to disclose on the record any potential or perceived conflicts
of interests in regard to awarding discretionary funds. The City Solicitor shall review
to determine if such a conflict exists prior to funds being expended.
iv. Failure to report conflicts of interest or any misuse of a councilpersons discretionary
funding are subject to the provisions of the City's Code of Ethics established by Council.
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SPECIAL DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
A Special Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) meeting was held on January 18, 2018
at 6:10 p.m. with Chairman Henderson presiding. Members present were Mr. Fleming, Mr. Gaddis,
Mrs. Herbert, Ms. Paige, and Mr. Rocha. Ms. Mullen was absent.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 6:00 p.m., prior to the commencement of the official DHRC meeting.
Mr. Henderson declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that the Commission
was not in official session and could not take formal action.
There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Gaddis moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Herbert and unanimously
carried.
State Human Relations Commission Liaison Report (Herbert)
Mrs. Herbert reminded members that Dr. Nancy Maihoff, Commissioner, State Human Relations
Commission (SHRC), had attended the DHRC meeting held on November 16, 2017. She indicated
that she had been meeting with Dr. Maihoff since that time, which had been extremely helpful.
Mrs. Herbert advised that Dr. Maihoff had indicated that the DHRC needed a little more conformity
in what it was doing and asked what kinds of cases the DHRC would be hearing and sending on to
the SHRC, or doing what they could in Dover. She explained that this resulted in she and
Dr. Maihoff reviewing the DHRC’s mission stated in the DHRC brochure, which was approved by
City Council during their Regular Meeting of January 8, 2018. Mrs. Herbert reviewed a handout
entitled, “Suggested Sample - Our Mission” (Attachment #1), explaining that the first paragraph
was a more concise statement of the mission in the DHRC brochure.
Referring to the second paragraph in the handout, Mrs. Herbert advised that Dr. Maihoff had
suggested that the DHRC needed things in the statement that they could attach to behavioral
objectives. She noted that the suggested mission statement allows emphasis on legislation, public
awareness, and community response through things such as mediation, conciliations, surveys,
studies, and following proposed legislation by the State and City concerning the DHRC’s mission.
Mrs. Herbert suggested that the DHRC needed someone to pay attention to what the legislature and
the City are doing to be able to respond to what is going on. She indicated that public
communications, which Ms. Paige handles, would include articles, presentations, and informational
written materials. Mrs. Herbert noted that one (1) suggestion was to try to set up a photo op for
Mr. Henderson with the newspaper to talk about the goals of the Commission and what they are
doing.
Mrs. Herbert expressed her understanding that the DHRC no longer had anybody trained in
mediation. Mr. Henderson advised that the Commission’s previous chair went to a course in
mediation and was going to share information with members; however, when she left the
Commission she took her knowledge with her. Mrs. Herbert informed members that mediation
training is provided by People’s Place for $250 per person, and the University of Delaware provides
the exact same training for $900 per person. She indicated that four-day training is held at People’s
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Place two (2) times per year. Mrs. Herbert stated that it is suggested that at least two (2) people
attend the training because they have found that having two (2) people conduct mediation is better
than one (1).
Mrs. Herbert advised that the State Division of Human Relations had provided a list of networking
places that could be used if someone came in with an issue and that this information was included
with the suggested mission handout. She expressed her opinion that education and networking were
the major things that the DHRC could do now. Mrs. Herbert asked if information regarding the
DHRC’s 10-minute Open Forum had been presented in churches or to groups of people and noted
that there are probably a lot of people, like herself, who are not good with the internet and do not
go there to find things. She noted that if there was an article in the paper, the Open Forum could be
mentioned.
Mrs. Herbert explained that the suggestions that she and Dr. Maihoff had developed had been
provided to members in an effort to come up with some kind of organization or understanding of
what the DHRC is doing. She informed members that the DHRC can refer complaints to the SHRC
that fall into two (2) categories in State law: 1) Delaware’s Equal Accommodation Law, or 2) the
Fair Housing Act. Mrs. Herbert noted that, to her knowledge, the DHRC had not yet picked
categories of individuals or people that they would be receiving.
Mrs. Herbert stated that she and Dr. Maihoff had agreed that DHRC members would not attend
every SHRC meeting. She explained that she would look at SHRC agendas, which are put out a few
days ahead of time, and advise DHRC members if the SHRC will be discussing something relevant.
Mr. Fleming stated that it should be indicated that the DHRC would refer to the State any complaint
brought to them by individuals who are not citizens of Dover, noting that the DHRC would only deal
with complaints received by individuals who live in Dover. Mrs. Herbert agreed, stating that the
idea is to get people to the right person. She indicated that eventually mediation would be a good
thing because the DHRC cannot subpoena and had decided that they do not want to get into the
legalistic part. Mrs. Herbert advised that mediation is usually the first step in helping somebody
resolve a problem and noted that the State had done some mediation at Caesar Rodney High School
because of some student issues.
Ms. Paige advised that she and Ms. Mullen had talked about some of the things that Mrs. Herbert
had brought up, for example, the photo op and having the Chair interviewed, and had even talked
about going on a radio program to talk about the DHRC. She reminded members that the DHRC
had put those things on hold until they were 100% clear about their mission and what they can and
cannot do, and this was the only reason that they had not done anything, except for moving forward
with trying to get a brochure out. Ms. Paige noted that every time they think they are making leeway
with the brochure, there are changes to be made.
Mrs. Herbert advised that these were just suggestions that Dr. Maihoff had made in regard to where
the DHRC is at this point. She noted that public communication and educational events were
something that the DHRC was already working on; however, the DHRC had not really made a
decision about what kinds of things they want to take on. Mrs. Herbert indicated that, although she
was uncertain of the year, she had read in the minutes that one (1) of the reasons that people stopped
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inviting people to come in and talk about things was because they became overwhelmed with the
number of issues that members could not really do anything about. She stated that she did not think
members wanted to get into that position and that they may want to only pick education and
networking or just a couple of things to begin with.
Mr. Henderson asked if Dr. Maihoff had made the suggestions regarding the mission statement and
other issues based on the DHRC’s brochure. Responding, Mrs. Herbert stated that the mission, as
stated in the brochure, was the best of all of the mission statements floating around; however, it was
redundant in places and Dr. Maihoff had stated that the DHRC’s mission statement is longer than
the SHRC’s. Mrs. Herbert noted that she had consolidated all the parts into one (1) paragraph, and
the only thing not included was organizational practices, because this was a vague term that they
couldn't actually hang anything on. Mrs. Herbert indicated that she and Dr. Maihoff felt that
organizational practices were covered by the fact that the police and other people were being
educated as to what they could do and could not do, which is an organizational issue.
Mr. Rocha stated that he is interested in mediation training and had been trying to figure out how
to get it, so he appreciated the information. He advised that he would do some research and find out
the particulars.
Mrs. Herbert stated that People’s Place was the cheapest place to get mediation training and
Dr. Maihoff had advised that it was very good training and worth the $250. She explained that
Dr. Maihoff had gone to the University of Delaware training and did not find it useful. Mrs. Herbert
noted that she did not know if the DHRC could afford to send two (2) people.
Mr. Henderson asked if the DHRC budget would allow for the training. Responding,
Mrs. Jody Stein, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk’s Office, stated that discussion of next year’s
budget would be on the agenda for the DHRC’s next meeting. She stated that she did not know the
level of the DHRC budget for the current year but could provide that information. Mr. Henderson
stated that, from what he remembered, the budget was around $2,000. (City Clerk’s Office Note:
Subsequent to the meeting, members were informed that the DHRC budget request for FY 2018/2019
was not changed from the FY 2017/2018 level and remains at $3,000.)
Mr. Henderson asked Ms. Paige how she felt about Mrs. Herbert’s suggestions, noting that
Ms. Paige and Mr. Jon Offredo, former DHRC Commissioner, had worked very hard on the DHRC
brochure. Responding, Ms. Paige indicated that she and Mr. Offredo had pulled from previous
mission statements and did not change a lot because they were afraid to and felt that they better
leave the statement alone. She indicated that they had City of Dover personnel in mind in regard
to the part about “organizational practices . . . and . . . trained employees to support diversity” and
were trying to give some room to be able to explore City of Dover hiring practices. Mrs. Herbert
advised that this was put in the Suggested Mission in the handout where it was stated that “The
commission interacts with the City of Dover to assure that it has and utilizes policies, programs, city
ordinances, specialized resources and provides education and support . . . ,” noting that this was not
as clear as what Ms. Paige was saying.
Members discussed the mission stated in the current brochure, as well as the concise statement that
Ms. Paige, Mr. Gaddis, and Mr. Henderson had developed previously. Responding to
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Mr. Henderson, Ms. Paige advised that she was a little taken aback by Mrs. Herbert’s suggestions
from the State and would have to process this information, because she did not want it to be too
diluted. She noted that she does not mind changes as long as they are improvements. Mr. Fleming
advised that the work that was done was well worth it and that his preference would be the mission
statement in the most current brochure. Mrs. Herbert reiterated that Dr. Maihoff thought the
statement could be more concise, so Mrs. Herbert made an effort at it; however, this did not mean
that she was against anything that the group would decide.
Mr. Rocha advised that he agreed not necessarily with taking anything out of the mission statement
but breaking it up. He suggested creating a sentence that would be an impact statement of the
mission and bulletizing or breaking up the rest into another paragraph, without leaving anything out.
Mrs. Herbert stated that she thought that Mr. Rocha’s suggestion was a good idea, noting that she
thought that Dr. Maihoff was looking for a mission statement that could be remembered. She read
the statement in the handout that “the commission’s goal is to promote understanding and
appreciation of diversity, inclusion, and positive intergroup relations and advocates for a fair and
respectful environment among its citizens.” Mr. Rocha stated that this would be an example of the
second part of the mission. Mrs. Herbert stated that she thought this was a very strong statement and
she liked it.
Mrs. Stein indicated that the agenda item being discussed was the State Human Relations
Commission Report and that members had gotten a little off topic. She suggested that someone
work on the particulars of the mission statement in the brochure for review during the Commission’s
next meeting.
Mr. Henderson indicated that a decision had not been reached regarding mediation training and
suggested that members determine whether there is funding available in the current budget for it.
Responding to Mr. Henderson, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Gaddis, Ms. Paige, and Mr. Fleming expressed
interest in attending mediation training. Mrs. Stein suggested that this item also be placed on the
next meeting agenda, noting that members would then have information about the budget.
Mr. Gaddis moved to place the matter of mediation training on a future agenda, seconded by
Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried.
Responding to Mr. Henderson, Mr. Rocha advised that he would be willing to work with Ms. Paige
regarding the mission statement in the brochure.
Mr. Rocha moved to place consideration of the mission statement in the brochure on a future
agenda, seconded by Mrs. Herbert and unanimously carried.
2017 Annual Report to City Council
Mr. Henderson advised that the DHRC needed to put together the 2017 Annual Report to City
Council. He stated that this year the Commission had been in a great state of flux and transition.
Mr. Henderson suggested possibly reporting to Council the interaction the Commission had with the
State and writing up something on the DHRC brochure. He asked members if there were other ideas
regarding what could be presented to Council for the Annual Report.
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Mrs. Herbert noted that Mr. Fleming had interacted with the community to put on an education
program. In response, Mr. Fleming indicated that he could summarize the workshop activity with
the education group. Mr. Henderson suggested that members get this information to
Mrs. Jody Stein, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk’s Office.
Responding to Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. Stein explained that after someone summarizes the report, it will
be included in the packet for the February DHRC meeting. She noted that, after approval of the
report by the DHRC, it will be reviewed by Council along with the February DHRC meeting
minutes. Mrs. Herbert noted that there would not be time to include a decision about the DHRC
mission statement. Mr. Rocha stated that Mrs. Herbert could mention this because she was going
to summarize her meeting with the State.
Mrs. Herbert reminded members that the DHRC also had a training workshop. Ms. Paige noted that
Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor, had attended the workshop. Mr. Henderson advised that
he would work on this part of the report. Responding to Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Stein stated that
information about the workshop could be found in the DHRC meeting minutes.
Mrs. Stein suggested that there be one (1) report and that members review the total report next
meeting and approve it. Mr. Rocha stated that members could send their portions of the report to
him and he would put them together and email the report for submission.
Mr. Henderson asked if members had any comments.
Responding to Ms. Paige, Mrs. Stein stated that she was not aware of any applications for the DHRC
vacancy in the Fourth District and that there was also a vacancy in the Second District.
Mr. Rocha expressed thanks to everyone for allowing him the opportunity to serve. He noted that
he is not the type to sit back and tends to gravitate toward a need, so if there is a need and he sees
hesitation, he may step up and take responsibility. Mr. Rocha indicated that he looked forward to
working with each and every member.
Mr. Gaddis stated that, approximately two (2) months ago, Ms. Mullen mentioned a possible
City-wide get-together celebration or festival of all kinds of different groups. He indicated that he
would like to continue that discussion because that would be something that members could
concretely do.
Mrs. Herbert suggested that the DHRC have one (1) or two (2) people cover a celebration or event
at Legislative Mall and put out information. Mr. Fleming advised that he thought this was a good
idea and that the DHRC brochure could be handed out once it is completed and approved.
Mr. Henderson stated that the Commission can only meet at City Hall. In response to
Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Stein explained that all DHRC meetings, by Code, must be held at City Hall
and the DHRC cannot conduct business elsewhere, but it would not be a problem for members to
attend an event and just pass out information.
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Mr. Gaddis moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Fleming and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Theodore A. Henderson
Chair
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Attachment #1 - Handout provided by Mrs. Herbert entitled, “Suggested Sample - Our Mission”
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ATTACHMENT #1
Special DHRC Meeting of 01/18/2018
SUGGESTED SAMPLE
OUR MISSION
The Dover Human Relations Commission is committed to working to ensure community
inclusion, intergroup cooperation and fair treatment for all its citizens. The commission
interacts with the City of Dover to assure that it has and utilizes policies, programs, city
ordinances, specialized resources and provides education and support to foster
diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency in its organization and services. The
commission goal is to promote understanding and appreciation of diversity, inclusion
and positive intergroup relations and advocates for a fair and respectful environment
among its citizens. (this is a consolidation of pamphlet mission)
This mission statement allows emphasis on legislation, public awareness and
community response through the following:
Mediations
Conciliations
Surveys
Studies
Following proposed legislation by state and city re: our mission
Educational events - Outreach and DHRC public activities
Public communications-articles, presentations, informational
written materials
All the above used to advise City Council of the city needs in these areas
Mediation training provided by Peoples Place Center:
Usually $250 per person, 4 days, classes held 2 times per year and
suggested at least 2 people. It is suggested that 2 people at a time
conduct a mediation.
What can DHRC refer to Delaware State Human Relations Commission:
Complaints that fall under
Delaware's Equal Accommodations Law (Housing violations)
(http://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c045/index.shtml)
Fair Housing Act (Equal accommodations violations)
(http://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c046/index.shtml)
Additional referral agencies attached
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From: Brown, Kelly (DOS) Kelly.Browrj(!!'state.de.lIs
Subject: Helpful links
Date: January 8, 2018 at 2:38 PM
To; sarabotliJerbert,iiNenzon. net
Sara,
Below are some links for the most common inquiries we receive.
Equal Accommodations Act - http://deJcode.delaware.govltitle6/c045/index.shtml
Equal Accommodations Regulation -m
http-:I/regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title I 1600/60 I .shtml#Top-OfPag~
Fair Housing Act http-:lldelcocle.clelaware.gov/title6/c046/index.shtml
Fair Housing Regulations _
httrrl Ircgulatiolls.delaware .govl Admi nCode/title I 1600!602 .shtml#ToI20fPags:;.
Link for Enforcement and Education http-s:l/statehumanrelations.deJaware.gov/p-rograms.shtml
Link for the State of Delaware Public Meeting Calendar
http-s:l!RubJicmeetings.delaware.gov/Search?q=&Any-All=Any-&Agency-ID=93 to narrow down to
just the Commission select Human Relations Commission, Delaware State of Delaware
As I mentioned the Division of Human Relations for Delaware does not cover discrimination in
employment. We refer individuals to Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial
Affai rs. bttRS:!Iclia.delawareworks .coml
The LandlordlTenant Code is oversaw by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Attorney General's
Office. h ttl2s:1 I attorney-general .del aware .gov Ifra ud/cl2u/
At times we receive inquiries that fall under the American With Disabilities Act. Not all of those
fall under us. httRS:llwww.ada.gov/
Another site you may find beneficial to review is the Office of Civil Rights and Public Trust.
http-s:llattorney-generaJ .de la ware .gov /p-ubl ictrllst/
Hope this information helps.
Kelly Brown
Administrative Specialist III
Division of Human Relations
861 Silver Lake Blvd Ste. 145
Dover, DE 19904
302-739-4567
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on January 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with Council President
Slavin presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Mr. Neil,
Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Sudler was absent.
Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were
Mrs. Doyle (Utility), and Mr. Shevock and Dr. Stewart (Legislative, Finance, and Administration).
Ms. Scarborough (Utility) was absent.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Contractual Agreement with White Marsh Environmental Systems, Inc.
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Director of Public Works, advised members that in May 2016 an Emergency /
Standby Retainer agreement for services was initiated with White Marsh Environmental
Systems, Inc. (WMESI) to provide back-up operations services and technical assistance for the
operation or repair of City of Dover water and wastewater facilities. This agreement was instituted
as a six (6) month pilot program through the previous City Manager. Following the pilot period, the
Department of Public Works (DPW) provided a review of services received which primarily
consisted of back-up operations services. It was determined that in terms of standby costs related
to ensuring off hours system response reliability, a savings of $2,750 to the City is realized over a
six (6) month period by utilizing WMESI. As a result, the previous City Manager authorized the
DPW to enter into a one (1) year Emergency / Standby Retainer agreement with WMESI, and
continuation of this agreement is recommended.
Mrs. Duca explained that the DPW intends to utilize WMESI for technical assistance in relation to
two (2) specific projects. The first is for WMESI to provide a value engineering review of the Water
Treatment Plant Process Improvements capital project design and specifications. The review is to
include recommendations to improve the cost effectiveness of the project. The second is for
WMESI to provide an evaluation of current operations and maintenance procedures related to
wastewater pumping stations, provide an evaluation of the SCADA upgrade plan, develop an overall
written Standard Operating Procedure document and provide recommendations with financial
impacts. It is anticipated that these efforts will also assist in the development of information
necessary for the accreditation process currently underway by the DPW. She noted that staff will
ensure that costs related to the provision of these services will stay within budget. Operational
funding availability includes approximately $35,000 favorability in both the Water and Wastewater
accounts related to attrition.
Staff recommended approval of the continued utilization of White Marsh Environmental
Systems, Inc. through the Emergency / Standby Retainer agreement for the provision of back-up
operations services and technical assistance which shall include two (2) projects.
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Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Dr. Stewart moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously
carried.
Permission to Recruit - Parks and Recreation Director
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reminded members that this past summer Ms. Margery Cyr,
Library Director, agreed to accept additional responsibility for the Parks and Recreation Division.
She explained that, while Ms. Cyr is very capable of providing supervision and programming
expertise, Ms. Cyr has recommended that the City hire a Division Director that also has expertise
in parkland planning and management. Mrs. Mitchell informed members that Ms. Cyr has agreed
to continue to provide oversight and direction to the Division until the City can hire a full-time Parks
and Recreation Director.
Mrs. Mitchell requested permission to recruit a Parks and Recreation Director in order to address
the needs of the Division. She stated that the position would be a Grade 127, which is the same
grade as the Library Director. Mrs. Mitchell explained that the beginning market based salary, per
the Non-Bargaining pay scale, is $67,900 and estimated benefits of $33,000 would increase the
annual budget by approximately $100,000. She advised that there may be some adjustment
depending on qualifications of the applicant. Mrs. Mitchell informed members that the Fiscal Year
2018 Budget has sufficient savings in the Grounds Division, due to employee turnover, to cover an
estimated $40,800 needed to hire a Director by March 1, 2018.
Staff recommended authorization to recruit a Parks and Recreation Director.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Mitchell advised that the recruitment strategy would be to post the
job opening in the local newspaper and probably in a trade publication.
Mr. Lewis asked how filling the position would impact future budgets. In response, Mrs. Mitchell
advised that for next year’s budget, annualized, it is estimated to be approximately $100,000 with
benefits. She noted that the prior Recreation Director was a pay grade 132; however, it also
included responsibility for the Library Director. Mrs. Mitchell advised that the beginning pay grade
for filling this vacancy is 127, which is the same as the Library Director position.
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Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation for authorization to
recruit a Parks and Recreation Director. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and
unanimously carried.
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 6:08 p.m.
Mr. Lindell moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Timothy A. Slavin
Council President
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Monthly Report
December 2017
Office of City Assessor
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Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of Dec. 2016/2017 the Month of Dec. 2016/2017
40 $100
40 34 $100
Thousands
26 28
$52
30 19 21
20 11 13 $50 29 $26 $13$9
$26
10 1 0 2016 $0 2016
0 $0
2017 2017
First Time Buyer for the Dec. 2016/2017 Realty
PropertySales in Dollars
Month of Dec. 2016/2017
40
Received Prior to Recording
40 $7
26 $8
$3 $3 $4
Millions
30 21 Res. Non‐First $6
19 $4 $1 $0 $1 $1
Time Buyers
20 2016 $2
Res. First Time $0
10 Buyers 2017
0
2016 2017
Major Updates
Oct ‐ 17 Nov ‐17 Dec ‐ 17
Assessment Change $2,562,600 $4,399,200 $16,433,300
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
32 $4,555,200 $4,958,860 0.91 1.04
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.
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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
‐ Preparing properties for Sheriff Sale.
‐ Delinquent Tax Bills with door hangers for properties with outstanding property taxes.
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JAN 23, 2018 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
08:50 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-056.20-01-03.00 18 R10 106 MAPLE GLEN DR 1 5 2005 2 2744 B AV 223,300 21-DEC-17 268,000 .83
ED05-057.17-01-15.00 18 R10 35 GRISTMILL PL 1 8 1990 2 1408 C+ AV 131,700 06-DEC-17 153,000 .86
ED05-057.17-02-35.00 18 R10 222 GRINDING WHEEL DR 1 8 1995 2 2067 C+ AV 163,000 18-DEC-17 167,900 .97
ED05-066.16-02-21.00 3 R10 9 LOST TREE CT 1 13 1987 2 1841 B- AV 138,700 11-DEC-17 200,000 .69
ED05-067.14-02-54.00 2 R10 23 FOREST CREEK DR 1 13 1974 2 1443 C- AV 88,700 15-DEC-17 118,000 .75
ED05-067.15-04-06.00 10 R10 891 WOODCREST DR 1 5 1967 2 1984 C AV 164,400 08-DEC-17 185,000 .89
ED05-067.15-04-52.00 10 R10 864 SCHOOLHOUSE LN 1 16 1967 1 1724 C AV 157,400 14-DEC-17 197,500 .80
ED05-067.17-04-18.00 3 R10 140 SWEETGUM DR 1 6 1994 2 2250 B- AV 183,900 15-DEC-17 220,000 .84
ED05-067.17-04-57.00 3 R10 131 SWEETGUM DR 1 6 1993 2 1842 B- AV 175,800 17-DEC-17 203,000 .87
ED05-067.18-03-46.00 17 R10 15 LIBERTY DR 1 16 1979 1 2143 C AV 173,000 15-DEC-17 199,270 .87
ED05-067.18-03-62.00 17 R10 645 INDEPENDENCE BLVD 1 5 1976 2 2357 B AV 195,100 29-DEC-17 190,000 1.03
ED05-068.09-01-59.00 8 R10 658 VISTA AVE 1 8 2006 2 2295 B GD 226,100 19-DEC-17 208,500 1.08
ED05-068.10-01-73.00 13 R10 433 NIMITZ RD 1 14 1966 1 1056 C AV 118,900 18-DEC-17 81,900 1.45
ED05-068.17-01-24.00 8 R10 544 PENNSYLVANIA AVE EXT 1 14 1955 1 1968 C+ AV 196,500 28-DEC-17 204,000 .96
ED05-068.17-02-13.00 8 R10 220 N BRADFORD ST 1 1 1901 2 2867 B- AV 176,700 05-DEC-17 165,000 1.07
ED05-068.18-04-04.00 7 R10 25 MITSCHER RD 1 14 1986 1 1056 C AV 104,500 22-DEC-17 119,000 .88
ED05-068.18-04-30.00 7 R10 193 MITSCHER RD 1 14 1987 1 1040 C AV 100,700 29-DEC-17 86,500 1.16
ED05-076.03-02-10.00 14 R10 267 E SHELDRAKE CIR 1 13 2007 2 1855 C+ AV 138,500 11-DEC-17 175,000 .79
ED05-076.03-02-93.00 14 R10 368 TRIBBITT ST 13 2017 2 1732 C+ AV 148,400 22-DEC-17 160,000 .93
ED05-076.08-05-12.00 9 R10 318 FULTON ST 1 1 2012 2 1200 C- AV 95,700 27-DEC-17 75,000 1.28
ED05-076.10-03-48.00 16 R10 1423 WOODMILL DR 1 8 1991 2 1445 C+ AV 128,200 19-DEC-17 134,000 .96
ED05-076.12-03-34.00 2 R10 714 SLAUGHTER ST 1 14 2001 1 1008 C- FR 103,000 27-DEC-17 99,000 1.04
ED05-076.13-04-44.00 14 R10 335 CHARRING CROSS DR 1 13 1998 2 1804 C+ AV 124,200 07-DEC-17 111,500 1.11
ED05-077.06-01-82.00 8 R10 225 BAYARD AVE 1 14 1957 1 1103 C AV 129,300 19-DEC-17 154,000 .84
ED05-077.07-07-07.00 6 R10 106 LADY BUG DR 13 2017 2 1220 B- AV 137,700 13-DEC-17 164,990 .83
ED05-077.11-04-55.00 2 R10 452 BARRISTER PL 1 13 1972 2 1284 D+ FR 49,300 19-DEC-17 40,000 1.23
ED05-077.13-02-24.01 4 R10 911 S BRADFORD ST 1 14 1999 1 1538 C AV 167,800 02-DEC-17 210,000 .80
ED05-077.17-01-15.00 5 R10 850 N SUNSET DR 1 16 1959 1 1626 C+ AV 151,000 12-DEC-17 155,000 .97
ED05-085.12-01-71.00 12 R10 361 KESSELRING AVE 1 5 1966 2 1688 C+ AV 136,500 13-DEC-17 146,000 .93
ED05-085.12-02-63.00 12 R10 414 ALDER RD 1 5 1968 2 1676 C+ GD 168,000 01-DEC-17 214,900 .78
LC05-058.14-01-01.422 1 R10 422 MOORE PL 1 14 2005 1 1620 C- GD 86,000 01-DEC-17 64,900 1.33
LC05-058.17-04-39.00 1 R10 104 GORDON DR 1 11 1987 1 1512 D+ AV 73,200 29-DEC-17 88,000 .83
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CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2017 - JANUARY 30, 2018
110-1200-512.30-37
Current Balance - $18,384.48
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER
DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT $25,000.00
FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR
COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT.
TOTAL $25,000.00
COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO
DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE
07/12/17 Anderson Inner City Cultural Councilman Anderson authorized the use of Email dated $600.00 $600.00 $24,400.00
League, Inc. $600.00 of his community enhancement funds 07/11/17 from
to fund 50% of the membership dues for 5 David
needy students to participate in the Sankofa Anderson to
African Drum and Dance Troupe. City Clerk's
Office
07/16/17 Anderson MLK Jr. Educational Councilman Anderson authorized the use of Email dated $500.00 $1,100.00 $23,900.00
Community Center, $500.00 of his community enhancement funds 07/16/17 from
Inc. to help pay for breakfast and lunch for the David
Saturday Academy participants. Anderson to
City Clerk's
Office
07/26/17 Slavin Central Delaware Councilman Slavin authorized the use of Email dated $670.56 $1,770.56 $23,229.44
Habitat for Humanity $670.56 to purchase incidental equipment and 07/26/17 from
play apparatus for the Habitat for Humanity's Tim Slavin to
pop up parks/play streets program. It was Traci
noted that the games would be usable for future McDowell
07/31/17 Hare Air Force Ball events too. Hare authorized the use of $500.00
Councilman Dover Downs $500.00 $2,270.56 $22,729.44
Committee for the deposit to reserve the Dover Downs Banquet Event
ballroom for 436 Squadron's Annual Air Force Order (BEO)
Ball. #24,727 dated
06/27/17
08/02/17 Cole Dover Library Councilman Cole authorized the use of his Sam's Club $397.50 $2,668.06 $22,331.94
Foundation community enhancement funds to reimburse receipt dated
the Dover Library Foundation for the purchase 08/15/17;
of bottled water for the Dover Comic Con 2017 Email dated
event. 08/02/17 from
Scott Cole to
Traci
McDowell
08/07/17 Neil 3d Airlift Squadron Councilman Neil authorized $100.00 of his Email dated $100.00 $2,768.06 $22,231.94
Booster Club community enhancement funds to be donated 08/07/17 from
to the 3d Airlift Squadron Booster Club for the Fred Neil to
Dover Air Force Base Open House. Traci
McDowell
08/14/17 Anderson Boys and Girls Club of Councilman Anderson authorized a donation of Emails dated $100.00 $2,868.06 $22,131.94
Delaware $100.00 of his community enhancement funds 08/08/17 and
to the Boys and Girls Club of Delaware, for the 08/14/17 from
Greater Dover Boys and Girls Club - 4th District David
children. Anderson to
Debbie
Krueger
08/14/17 Anderson City of Dover Parkland Councilman Anderson authorized a donation of Email dated $250.00 $3,118.06 $21,881.94
Reserve $250.00 of his community enhancement funds 08/14/17 from
for the Back to School Giveaway and Rib-Off David
Fundraiser Initiative (to be credited to the City's Anderson to
Parkland Reserve) Debbie
Krueger
01/30/18
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08/23/17 Cole Dover High School Councilman Cole authorized $300.00 of his Email dated $300.00 $3,418.06 $21,581.94
AFJROTC Booster community enhancement funds to help pay for 08/23/17 from
Club storage units for the air rifles used by the Rifle Scott Cole to
Team. Traci
McDowell
09/08/17 Polce City of Dover Clearing Councilman Polce authorized the Email dated $250.00 $3,668.06 $21,331.94
Account - Rec allocation of $250.00 of his community 09/08/17 from
Revenue enhancement funds for the Dover Park Tanner Polce
Revitalization Event on 09/09/17. to Donna
Mitchell
09/08/17 Lewis City of Dover Clearing Councilman Lewis authorized the allocation of Email dated $250.00 $3,918.06 $21,081.94
Account - Rec $250.00 of his community enhancement funds 09/08/17 from
Revenue for the Dover Park Revitalization Event on Tanner Polce
09/09/17 to Donna
Mitchell
09/11/17 Slavin City of Dover Clearing Councilman Slavin authorized the allocation Email dated $250.00 $4,168.06 $20,831.94
Account - Rec of $250.00 of his community enhancement 09/07/17 from
Revenue funds for the Dover Park Revitalization Event on Tim Slavin to
09/09/17 Roy Sudler
and Donna
09/07/17 Sudler City of Dover Clearing Councilman Sudler authorized the allocation Mitchell
Email dated $300.00 $4,468.06 $20,531.94
Account - Rec of $300.00 of his community enhancement 09/07/17 from
Revenue funds for the Dover Park Revitalization Event on Roy Sudler
09/09/17
09/19/17 Anderson Interdenominational Councilman Anderson authorized the Email dated $520.00 $4,988.06 $20,011.94
Ministerial Alliance of designation of $520.00 to the 09/19/17 from
Dover and Vicinity Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of David
(IMA) Dover and Vicinity (IMA) for the Expungement Anderson to
Clinic on 11/03/17. The funds are for Dover City Clerk's
residents. The cost is estimated to be $52 per Office
11/13/17 Anderson Interdenominational person.
Councilman Anderson authorized the Email dated $380.00 $5,368.06 $19,631.94
Ministerial Alliance of designation of $380.00 for the Community, 11/11/2017
Dover and Vicinity Family, and Fellowship Dinner from David
(IMA) Anderson to
City Clerk's
Office
11/13/17 Slavin National Council on Councilman Slavin authorized the designation Email dated $697.46 $6,065.52 $18,934.48
Agricultural Life and of $697.46 for playstreets equipment. It was 07/26/17 from
Labor Research Fund, noted that the games would be usable for future Tim Slavin to
Inc. (NCALL) events too. (Note: $670.56 was previously paid Traci
to Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity for the McDowell and
purchase of these items based upon the email invoice
correspondence received; however, the items #20171031
were actually purchased and invoiced by
NCALL. Habitat is supposed to return the
$670.56 that they received in error.)
12/08/17 Neil W hite Oak/Town Point Councilman Neil authorized the designation of Email dated $50.00 $6,115.52 $18,884.48
Civic Association $50.00 to the W hite Oak/Town Point Civic 12/08/17 from
Association to help with Christmas donations for Fred Neil to
Dover families in need of assistance Traci
McDowell
01/23/18 Lewis Dover Fire Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Letter from $500.00 $6,615.52 $18,384.48
Department/Robbins $500.00 of his community enhancement funds Dover Fire to
Hose Co. to Dover Fire Department for the purchase of Lewis dated
new equipment for the fire apparatus currently 1/18/18.
on order. Personally
delivered to
Clerk by Lewis
on 1/22/18.
$6,615.52 $18,384.48
01/30/18
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Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance
Amount
$5,000.00 At-Large Slavin $1,618.02 $3,381.98
$2,500.00 1st District Lindell $0.00 $2,500.00
$2,500.00 1st District Polce $250.00 $2,250.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Hare $500.00 $2,000.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Lewis $750.00 $1,750.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Cole $697.50 $1,802.50
$2,500.00 3rd District Neil $150.00 $2,350.00
$2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,350.00 $150.00
$2,500.00 4th District Sudler $300.00 $2,200.00
TOTAL $6,615.52 $18,384.48
01/30/18
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY
REPORT
DECEMBER 2017
Page 41
Average Disconnects
112
96 92
77 71 69
61 58 53 4850 5860 4751
19 26 49 3836 3332 2521 2725
Average Accounts Cut Per Day
Average Accounts Available to Cut Per Day
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Payment Agreements / Extensions
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec-
Jul-17
16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
Series1 467 487 385 467 525 523 436 501 695 525 554 455 448
Work Orders Processed
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
DEC-16 JAN-17 FEB-17 MAR-17 APR-17 MAY-17 JUN-17 JUL-17 AUG-17 SEP-17 OCT-17 NOV-17 DEC-17
Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec-
Jul-17
16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
Series1 1,643 1,437 1,478 1,665 1,325 1,515 1,996 1,955 2,132 1,811 1,820 1,664 1,439
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
2018 YTD 11,872 27,234 100,990 1,097 11,082
2017 YTD 15,041 27,330 95,758 1,014 11,301
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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 2,226 1,662 1,863 1,989 1,723 1,806 1,736 2,366
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. $339,351. $267,485. $351,745. $424,715. $354,068. $319,522. $279,483. $354,405.
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 of New
Month outages customers
Apr 16 53,202 Services
Apr 16 100.37
May 16 56,586 Apr 16 5 672 Apr 16 29
May 16 128.16
June 16 65,414 May 16 2 206 May 16 13
June 16 133.59
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 Apr 17 4 114 Apr 17 58
Apr 17 54,062 May 17 5 148 May 17 58
Apr 17 107.03
June 17 7 3084 June 17 25
May 17 133.93 May 17 57,823
July 17 19 2556 July 17 90
June 17 155.81 June 17 70,081 Aug 17 8 1466 Aug 17 24
July 17 162.88 July 17 79,883 Sept 17 2 1094 Sept 17 31
Aug 17 74,534 Oct 17 5 2311 Oct 17 83
Aug 17 157.18 Nov 17 7 176 Nov 17 41
Sept 17 137.01 Sept 17 64,235 Dec 17 2 261 Dec 17 25
Oct 17 129.11 Oct 17 59,890
Nov 17 98.13 Nov 17 56,552
Dec 17 108.57 Dec 17 62,992
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 18 YTD FY 17 FY 16
41.82 34.4 26.01
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
1 15 23.57 Minutes 31.99 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES DEC 17 DEC 16 FY18 YTD
Tree Trimming 605 221 2128
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 2
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 1 0 1
New Services 25 37 294
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HUMAN RESOURCES
December 2017
Dec Jan Feb March April May June* July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total
Category 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
Caucasian* 300 299 296 293 290 289 291 292 290 291 288 285 285 n/a
Minorities* 71 71 71 72 73 73 74 79 76 77 74 75 75 n/a
Hired 1 5 1 5 1 3 3 9 1 8 1 1 3 42
Terminated/Resigned/ 4 6 4 7 3 4 3 3 6 6 6 3 3 58
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 2 2 0 1 1 1 0 3 1 1 3 1 4 20
Jobs Posted 7 2 6 7 5 2 1 7 1 2 4 3 2 49
Workers Comp. Injuries 0 2 2 2 2 4 3 1 0 6 3 2 3 30
Workers Comp. Hours 342 259 252 397 275 648 475 417 396 173 202 227 352 4415
*332 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 28 (3 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 15 Library, 1 Central Services, 8 Police Department) -Numbers do not
reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members. * Updated
Position Hired: Customer Service Representative II, Collections; Payroll Specialist; Director Planning & Inspections
Position Transferred/Promoted: Motor Equipment Operator II to Motor Equipment Operator III (Water/wastewater); (2) Motor Equipment Operator I,
Sanitation to Motor Equipment Operators II, Sanitation; Controller/Treasurer to City Manager;
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired: Librarian I (part-time), Mechanic II, Library Clerk I (part-time)
Positions Posted: Librarian I (full-time, in-house); Crew Leader, Streets Department
Recruitment Information
(Positions closed in December)
Position Total Female Male Unknown Black White Hispanic Asian/Pacific American Two Or Unknown In Out
Islander Indian/Alaskan More Dover Dover
Native
Crew Leader, Streets 7 1 6 - 3 2 - - - - 2 2 5
Librarian I (full-time; 2 2 - - - 2 - - - - - 1 1
in-house)
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently Dec Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Recruiting by Dept. 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
Electric 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 7 7 8 8 9 7
Public Works 6 5 5 6 6 6 7 8 11 13 13 12 14
Police 3 5.5 6 7.5 9.5 9 8 6.5 6.5 .5 3.5 3.5 3.5
All Other Departments 13.5 11.5 11.5 12 10 9.5 9 7.5 7.5 8 10.5 11.5 9.5
Totals 26.5 26 26.5 29.5 29.5 28.5 29 29 32 29.5 35 36 34
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
The following has been updated to reflect the Fiscal 2017-18 Budget
Electric: Lineman 1st Class, Lineman 2nd class, Electric Director, (2) Substation Technician, Groundworker, Electric Meter Technician Crew Leader
Public Works: (2) Utility Maintenance Mechanic I, Gardener I, Motor Equipment Operator II (water/wastewater); Field Supervisor II (Grounds), Civil Engineer,
(3) Motor Equipment Operator I (Sanitation), (2) Motor Equipment Operator I (Grounds); Crew leader (Streets); Crew Leader (Sanitation); Mechanic II
Police: Cadet; (3) Police Officers
All Other Departments: Controller/Treasurer; Billing Supervisor (Customer Service); (2) Customer Service Clerk I (part-time); Budget Analyst; Office
Assistant; Inspector I (Code Enforcement), Administrative Assistant (City Clerk’s Office); Librarian I (full-time); Librarian I (part-time) Library Page (part-time),
Library Clerk I (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 15.36
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 .57 .28 .54 1.92
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39
Other - - - - - - - 1.65
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 56
Separating from Service
Average Number of Full-time 362 356 333 325 331 333 340 337
Employees
Average Number of Part-time 16 15 12 14 18 24 28 28
Employees
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
Workers Compensation Cost CY 2017
$34
$4
$14
Department
$40
$40
$292
$22
$43
$8
$36
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total $533,000
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Service Requests Resolved
60 55
49
50 41
44
38 36
40 31 31
27 27
30 22 23 22
20
10
0
Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17
Programming Requests Completed
40
27 29 28 29
30 24
21 22 23
18 20 19 20
20 17
10
0
Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17
Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
30,000
25,000
Pages Viewed
20,000
27,522 25,578 27,338 25,417 25,344
15,000
23,712 23,724 22,895 24,034 23,269
20,417 19,913
17,293
10,000
5,000
0
Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17
Noteworty:
Upgraded telephone system servers and software
Disconnected network connection to Dover Fire
Dell scheduled for storage/server configuration starting 1/3/18
Tyler scheduled for software installation/configuration starting 1/8/18
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December 2017
Monthly Report
Highlighted Special Events & Attendance:
Mocktail Party w/Film: "Elvis: That's the Way It Is" 25
"In Harmony..." Concert Series 70
Delaware Youth Chorale 42
Nutcracker Storytime 58
Total Items Checed Out: 26,586 Programs: Offered Attended
E-books: 2,654
Adult 52 280
New Library Cards: 243 Teens 28 93
Children 30 527
Library Card Holders: 36,466 Job Center 26 158
Service Area
Population: 62,527
Library Visitors: 20,389
Meeting Rooms Usage: 879
Computer Users: 3,606
Wireless Users: 886
Items Loaned to/Received
from Other Libraries: 5,685
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Parks & Recreation December
Monthly Report
Parks & RecreaƟon Highlights
Bicycle Friendly Community is now an official tle for Dover. Working to improve the gaps in the pedestrian and
cycling network within Dover, the Bicycle & Pedestrian subcommi ee was able to improve Dover’s posi on from
the 2013 Honorable Men on to a Bronze Level designee. We will con nue our efforts to improve condi ons for
cyclists and pedestrians offering our ci zens another reason to want live, work, and play in Dover.
Holiday Programs were full of cheer and good dings with our Breakfast with Santa, Gingerbread Housing Deco-
raƟng and Candy Canes Hunts. Annually, these events are very popular for our customers and Youth Connec-
ons families. Children made Christmas ornaments for the Westminster Nursing Home. While Parks & Recrea on
had to cancel their evening Candy Cane Hunt program due to snow, Youth ConnecƟons kids certainly enjoyed their
opportunity for this holiday game a er school.
Capital City Lions Club celebrates Dover’s 300th with the dona ons of two (2) benches. The Capital City Lions
donated the benches for Silver Lake Park as part of their community service ini a ves. Lions Clubs are made up of
men and women who want to improve their communiƟes and are commi ed to the work that will make that hap-
pen. Lions’ moƩo is WE SERVE.
Bicentennial Playground Equipment was installed within the Bicentennial Neighborhood (George Washington
Drive). The play equipment serves the 2 - 5 year old age group and offers parents bench seaƟng while the kids
play. Signage has been ordered. A ribbon-cu ng ceremony is planned once signage has been installed.
Master Planning for Dover Park has begun. A grant was received from DNREC which supports the funding to
contract for professional services for Master Planning at the Park. The RFP for the professional services is being
adver sed now. This grant must be expended by June 30, 2018.
The implementa on of Phase I of the Master Plan for SchuƩe Park has begun. A grant was received from DNREC to
support this project. Phase I includes comple on of the Inner Loop Trail; installa on of benches along the trail;
planƟng of shade trees along the trail; and installa on of a Disc Golf Course throughout the Park. This grant must
be expended by June 30, 2018.
The two benches funded by City Council discre onary funds for ConƟnental Park have been ordered. They will be
installed in concrete in the Park as soon as the weather allows for the pouring of concrete. It is an cipated that this
will occur in March. A ribbon cu ng ceremony will be scheduled.
Bicycle/Pedestrian SubcommiƩee - The Subcommi ee meets again on February 6, 2018.
Silver Lake Commission - The Commission meets again in January 2018.
Personnel and Training Updates - No training to report for December.
December Enrollment Summary
Category FY18 FY17
General Recrea on 247 213
Sports 0 36
Trips 108 101
Leagues 750 500
Camps N/a N/a
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Recreation Revenue Breakdown
Revenue Breakdown
December 2017 December 2016
General Recrea on $682.00
General Recrea on $214.50
Sports $395.00
Sports $920.00
Trips $127.00
Trips $312.00
Leagues $3,045.00 Leagues $3,051.00
Building & Field Rentals $260.00 Building & Field Rentals $55.00
Camps $60.00
Camps $50.00
Youth Connec ons/CSW $932.40 Youth Connec ons/CSW $694.70
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John W. Pitts Recreation Center – December 2017
Total Program Attendance Facility Usage By The Hour
Facility Usage By The Hour December 17 FYTD 18 December 16 FYTD 17
Open Gym 398 2,080.5 414 2,024.5
Fitness Classes 13 135 32 170
Leagues 126 492 128 485.5
Camps 0 925 0 988.5
Sports Classes 3 16 9 39
Meetings & Rentals 33.5 175 22 78
Enrichment Classes 7 9 0 5.5
Total Facility Usage Hours 580.5 3,832.5 605 3,791
** Program Attendance figures includes daily participants, parents and spectators in the facility.
Program Attendance** December 17 FYTD 18 December 16 FYTD 17
Total 6,253 22,899 6,543 21,568
Open Gym 302 1,627 346 1,675
Fitness Classes 26 492 87 682
Leagues 5,445 16,722 5,928 16,872
Camps 0 1,022 0 1,284
Sports Classes 30 245 60 323
Meetings & Rentals 315 2,648 102 684
Enrichment Classes 135 143 0 28
Since our opening in late April 2008, we have had 528,481 guests at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.
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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
Patroit Village Eden Hill Commercial Center
Tall Pines Islamic Society of Central Delaware
Whatcoat Apartments
Panera Bread
Blue Hen Apartments
Enterprise Business Park
Dover Christian Church
Longhorn Steak House
Sanitation
DECEMBER 17 FYTD 18 DECEMBER 16 FYTD 17
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 186 1,260.00 175 1,034
Total Tonnage to DSWA 867.27 6,723.28 910.55 5,965
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 28 387.00 79 355
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 0.00 0 0
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 14 131.00 40 138
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CURBSIDE RECYCLING STATS TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED
December 2017 19,891 9,548 236,540 11.89
Streets DECEMBER 17 FYTD 18 DECEMBER 16 FYTD 17
Signed Installed 15 78.00 10 56
Signs Repaired 10 42.00 4 39
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 100 1,118.00 120 3,296
New Post Installed 4 28.00 3 36
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 1 6.00 0 9
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 8 45.00 0 13.50
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 0 44.00 2 23.00
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 0 37.50 8 2,236.00
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 13.60 2 2.41
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 20.00 0 0.00
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 0 39.58 9 65.25
Concrete Work (Hrs) 0 156.00 0 22
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0 24.89 0 4.23
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 2.00 0 2
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 0 54.00 0 0
Street Sweeping (Miles) 0 6,443.24 0 7,620
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 0 551.25 0.0 654
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 3,977.0 10,619.00 4,749 11,610
Leaf Collection (Miles) 2,186 5,362.00 2,801 7,233
GROUNDS
Work Orders
Total Work Orders = 4 General = 2 Arborist = 2
Arborist Crew December 2017 December 2016
Trees Trimmed 32 36
Trees Removed 0 4
Stumps Removed 0 10
Trees Planted 2 25
Root Pruning 4 0
Beautification Crew
Organized green house
Prepared order for spring materials
Assisted with tree work
Made 3 yard repairs
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Mowing Crew
Ordered, picked up, and prepared snow removal material
Assisted tree crew trimming trees
Planted two (2) trees
Litter Removal
Litter is being picked up on City properties as per the weekly schedule
Shawn Hodge is doing a very good job with litter and reporting issues
Shawn started the route on his own the first week of December
Miscellaneous
Put the stage out for 1 event
Aerated fields at Schutte Park
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Other Updated the Non-Profit Owned Properties map for NCALL.
Planning & Created a 30"x40" map of the City's Land Use.
Inspections
Public Works Added new fields and attribution to the Flower Bed layer
Public Works Create to Flower Bed maps showing ownership and agreement
status.
Public Works Added MS4 KCI Stormwater data to the Public Works View app.
Public Works Updated the Parcels, Rentals, and Active AHIs layers for the month.
Public Works Created a snow plow map of the new road structures on Independence Blvd.
Public Works Created four water system map grids at 42"x56". Printed the maps.
Public Works Created a Recycling layer showing the dates that recycling is picked
up throughout the year in each division.
Public Works Update Jet Truck Protocol Collector App.
FLEET AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 5 Number of Tire Repairs: 8 Number of Road Repairs: 3
Other Work Orders: 36 Repair Hours: 107.5 Road Repair Hours: 10.3
Total Work Orders: 41 Fabrication Hours: 0 Misc.Hours: 332
PM Hours: 28
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 15
# Of Scheduled PM’s: Completed: 1
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Major Program Updates
December December
MEASURE 2017 2016 DIFFERENCE
1 out of 15
6.67%
Fleet Maintenance -
The Fleet shop has 3 open repair
Scheduled Preventative
orders for major repairs that carried 7 out of 15
Maintenance appointments - 40.0%
over to January. 7 vehicles or 46.67. %
being kept (Quantity and
equipment were serviced prior to
Percentage)
December and 2 were replaced or
dispositioned. 5 vehicles were not
turned in for service.
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
20 out of 20 34 out of 34
completed within 5 days 0%
100 % 100 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work
orders completed within 2 5 out of 5 1 out of 1
0%
days (Quantity and 100 % 100 %
Percentage)
Water/Wastewater Divisions
Nov 16 Dec 16 Jan 17 March 17 Feb 17 April 17 May 17
Total Water Prod. 122,328,000 132,009,000 139,873,000 153,874,000 126,731,000 142,087,000 171,797,000
Billed Consumpt. 133,279,000 114,760,000 114,760,000 120,373,000 150,473,000 127,958,000 127,958,009
Total Flow to County 114,255,000 114,682,000 141,147,600 120,431,000 115,346,000 123,927,000 170,213,000
City Readings 150,270,118 136,196,345 142,470,400 134,835,733 148,506,989 135,076,400 168,499,897
June 17 July 17 Aug 17 Sep 17 Oct 17 Nov 17 Dec 17
Total Water Prod. 183,692,000 195,693,000 183,352,000 172,501,000 172,453,000 134,533,000 140,498,000
Billed Consumpt. 161,418,000 179,460,000 169,521,000 169,521,000 159,271,000 136,701,000 132,513,000
Total Flow to County 136,745,000 125,926,000 178,219,000 139,090,000 153,736,000 120,538,000 109,877,000
City Readings 141,349,551 138,366,768 167,858,838 144,462,028 168,885,523 123,758,466 121,387,764
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates DECEMBER 17 DECEMBER 16 DIFF FY18 YTD FY17 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 0 0 0 0
Water Quality Complaints 7 6 +1 52 65
Plan Review Completed Within
30 days of Submission 10 9 +1 54 35
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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task DECEMBER 17 DECEMBER 16 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 4,532,194 4,258,355 1,182,726,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 19.50 16.26 18.75
Water Mains Repaired 2 2 4
Water Service Lines Repaired 0 3 5
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 1 1
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 0 1 3
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 56,887 56,710 236,823
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 2,358 2,222 6,645
Sewer Manholes Cleaned 278 378 754
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,839 1,820 1,839
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 14,746 14,534 14,746
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
DECEMBER 2017
Planning & Inspections
Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention:
With the end of 2017, we are pleased to report an increase in the Permit count for
the calendar year. In 2017, the Department received 2,353 permits as compared to
2,033 permits in 2016. This includes Building Permits, Plumbing and Mechanical Per-
mits, Fire Protection Permits, and Sign Permits.
Permitting for new residential con-
struction remains strong both with one
-family units and multi-family projects.
December saw the restart of construc-
tion in Patriot Village, a subdivision
that had been dormant for a number
of years. Significant renovation/
reconstruction projects are also under-
way at the Preserve at Whatcoat (the
The Preserve at 910 Whatcoat Drive
renovation of Whatcoat Village Apart-
ments; S-16-05) and at Liberty Court (S-16-22).
Code Enforcement staff has been addressing delinquent Business Licenses as they we
due by September (Licensing year is August 1—July 31st). Also Staff is preparing to
begin the renewal process for Rental Dwelling Permits and Public Occupancy Licenses
in January 2018.
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
605 Swallowtail Way in Clearview Meadows
327-331 Loftland Drive in Village of Cannon Mill
1289 Walker Road Building N: 1289 Walker Road Building M:
Renovations at Liberty Court Renovations at Liberty Court
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Planning & Inspection Revenues
Revenue Stream FY '18 Budget FY ' 18 Actual % of Budget
(YTD) December
Business License $1,467,000 $ 1,444,838 98%
Trailer License $19,000 $ 17,489 92%
Building Permits $800,000 $ 433,828 54%
Cert. of Occupancy $13,000 $ 11,970 92%
Public Occupancy $23,000 $ 1,150 5%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 28 0%
Plumbing/Heating/ $115,000 $ 99,794 87%
Rental Inspection $437,000 $ 2,912 1%
Miscellaneous $27,000 $ 6,732 25%
Fire Protection Fees $65,000 $ 52,081 80%
Code Enforcement $35,000 $ 21,275 61%
Vacant Building $250,000 $ 128,575 51%
Total P&I Revenue $3,265,000 $ 2,220,672 68%
31-Dec-17
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
David S. Hugg III was appointed the City Planner (Director of Planning & Inspections &
Community Development) by City Council on December 11, 2017 after serving in an inter-
im capacity.
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 De-
cember 2017, Planning Staff was involved with review of 57 Permits and 23 Certificates of
Occupancy permits. This results in a 2017 calendar year to date total of 1125 Permits and
Certificates of Occupancy. The 2016 calendar year total was 1091 Permits and COs com-
pared to 979 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 continues to be involved in the following studies and projects: Re-
storing Central Dover Community Plan implementation, the Dover/Kent County MPO
Regional Bicycle Plan Update project, and Downton Dover Parking Study.
Planning Staff continues work on reviewing Dover’s Downtown Development District
program management seeking to better understand the administrative activities and to fo-
cus on updates to program outreach materials.
The Planning Office is concluding the Study of “Non-conforming Uses” which identified
non-compliant uses in specific residential zones. Two Rounds of Notifications to non-
conforming property owners occurred in 2016 and early 2017 with a number of the identi-
fied properties taking action to resolve the non-conformity issues. The last Rezoning ap-
plication was approved in late September. Staff worked on the close-out of the project
files and a Final Update Report that will be presented to City Council .
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), Leander Lakes Apartments (S
-12-18), Phase 2 of the Blue Hen Apartment Complex (S-15-12), the reconstruction of
Liberty Court Apartments (S-16-22) and the renovations of Whatcoat Village Apartments
(S-16-05). Permits for the last two buildings (Buildings 9 and 10) in Leander Lakes and
three building in the Blue Hen Apartment complexes were issued in December.
There is residential construction activity in Clearview Meadows PND, Nottingham Mead-
ows, Seskinore, and Village of Cannon Mill. Construction activity has also restarted on
select lots with the Patriot Village (SB-02-02F).
Certificates of Occupancy were issued to eight (8) one family detached dwellings, three
(3) duplex units, and four (4) townhouse dwellings. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy
were issued for three (3) apartment building at Liberty Court and for two (2) apartment
buildings in the renovation project at Whatcoat Apartments.
DECEMBER (2017) FY18 TOTAL FOR FY18
New Home Permits Issued 17 77
Value of Commercial Projects $292,500.00 $15,674,329.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees $1,769.00 $5,264.50
Waived)
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on December 18, 2017. The next Planning Commission meeting is
scheduled for January 16, 2018.
S-16-24 Advantech at 151 Garrison Oak Drive, Garrison Oak Technical Park Lot #13
– Revised Plan & Architecture – Planning Commission granted approval to an up-
date on Revisions to the Site Plan and Building Architecture associated with the Site
Development Plan application for Advantech previously approved by the Planning
Commission on November 21, 2016 with Final Plan approval granted June 16, 2017.
The size and configuration of the building has been reduced in size to 14,700 SF from
a 15,989 S.F. office building and light manufacturing facility. Associated revisions are
also proposed for the outdoor loading and parking areas and other site improvements.
The Performance Standards Review Application was previously approved indicating
the project as conforming to the applicable performance standards as outlined in Zon-
ing Ordinance, Article 5 §8 Performance Standards.
US-17-02 Chesapeake Utilities Dover Campus Unified Comprehensive Sign Plan –
Planning Commission granted approval of a Unified Comprehensive Sign Plan for
the campus of Chesapeake Utilities and Eastern Shore Natural Gas consisting of a se-
ries of freestanding signs, wall signs, and canopy signs to identify the various aspects
of the campus to include all of the DAC Comments.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment met on December 20, 2017. The next regular scheduled meeting of the
Board of Adjustment is scheduled for January 17, 2018. The following application was considered:
Applicant #V-17-16 —Property at 545 North DuPont Highway (Panera Bread Restau-
rant) Item of clarification: The Board moved to deny the request for administrative alter-
ation to the Board of Adjustment decision for case #V-17-16 as was stated in the state-
ment of facts regarding that decision dated November 15, 2017. No further action is to
be taken regarding an additional sign or drive-thru sign or nothing to exceed the one
Panera Bread sign of 35.67 SF as initially proposed and approved as a variance in No-
vember.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission met on December 21, 2017. The next Historic District Commission
meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2018. The following application was considered:
HI-17-04 Governors Café Kitchen Addition at 144 Kings Highway SW – The
Commission took action to grant the Architectural Review Certification associated
with the construction of a one-story addition to the kitchen for the Governors Cafe.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY17 Projects
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. One (1) family is currently under
contract to purchase a home the first week of January 2018, and two (2) families have
purchased affordable housing.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used to provide operation costs for the shelter. This project is under-
way.
Connections Community Support Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide rapid re-housing/rental assistance services for
homeless households within the City. One family has been provided rental assistance for
affordable housing and one (1) motel voucher has been issued for emergency housing for
one family.
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 complete emergency home repairs to elim-
inate housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of low income homeowners.
Three (3) families have received emergency home repairs, and bids have been advertised
for one (1) single family home to be fully renovated.
Habitat for Humanity
CDBG funds will be used to complete exterior renovations to existing owner-occupied
homes in the Restoring Central Dover Revitalization area. This project is underway.
NSP Program
The City provided $59,000 in NSP grant funds to Diamond State Community Land Trust
to assist in acquiring a vacant or foreclosed property in the City of Dover. This property
has been fully renovated and will be sold to a low to moderate income family. This prop-
erty is a townhouse located in the Village of Westover.
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Code Enforcement Activity—DECEMBER
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD (July current month YTD
to Decem-
ber)
No valid Rental Permit 0 7 0% 75%
No valid Building Permit 3 37 100% 76%
Tall grass and weeds 0 190 0% 75%
Unregistered vehicle 8 52 50% 76%
Abandoned vehicle 1 14 0% 68%
Annual Housing Inspection 10 133 90% 84%
Property Maintenance – 8 151 25% 55%
Exterior
Electric Termination 3 51 100% 95%
Dover Code of Ordinances 18 150 67% 63%
Zoning 2 15 100% 78%
Total Cases Opened 53 800
Total # of Inspections For 277
Month
113 Davis Circle - Dangerous Building
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Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
954 Lincoln Street—The property was condemned and taken 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.
The mortgage company has requested time to make renovations. No repairs have been
made as of December. The demolition specifications have been prepared and are due in
January 2018.
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. The owner is working to have the building demolished.
803 Westview Terrace—The in-ground swimming pool has been condemned. Notice has
been sent to all lien holders regarding the code violations to the in-ground swimming
pool. Staff took this property to City Council on August 7, 2017 as a dangerous building
and Council ordered the Owner to demolish the pool by September 7, 2017, or City Staff
would have the pool demolished. Notice has been sent to the lien holders to remove all
items related to the pool removed and demolition specifications are being worked on.
2292 White Oak Road—The dwelling was condemned as unfit for human occupancy and
notice was sent to the owner to repair or demolish the structure. City Staff took this prop-
erty to City Council on August 7, 2017 as a dangerous building and Council ordered the
Owner to demolish the house by September 7, 2017, or City Staff would have the struc-
ture demolished. Notice has been sent to the lien holders to remove all items from the
property that they wish too keep. The demolition specifications are due in January.
526 Fulton Street—The dwelling is condemned and a lien search has been requested.. A
formal City Council date has been set for January 2, 2018, for Staff to gain approval to
have the structure demolished.
113 Davis Circle— The dwelling is condemned and a lien search has been requested. A
formal City Council date has been set for January 2, 2018, for Staff to gain approval to
have the structure demolished.
Vacant Buildings—During the month of December, fourteen (14) additional buildings
were registered as vacant, and $29,850.00 in vacant building registration fees were col-
lected.
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
July 2017– July 2016—
Current December 2017 December 2016 December 2016
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued DEC (2017) DEC (2016)
FY 18 FYTD 18 FY17 FYTD 17
Administrative Permit 4 20 0 39
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 25 184 30 195
Building Permits
33 172 18 181
Demolition Permits
3 20 3 18
Fence Permits 3 64 6 44
Fire Prevention Permits 10 76 9 66
Mechanical Permits
41 327 26 256
Plumbing Permits
33 364 33 206
Sign Permits 10 85 11 92
Swimming Pool Permits
0 2 0 5
Subtotal 1152 966
Business Licenses 38 2053 25 2088
Merchant Licenses
6 367 4 354
Contractor Licenses
20 1114 19 929
Subtotal 3470 3268
Lodging House Licenses
0 0 0 14
Public Occupancy
3 48 2 57
Rental Dwelling 17 83 28 129
Subtotal 131 170
Manufactured Homes
2 362 5 377
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections DEC (2017) DEC (2016)
FY 18 FYTD 18 FY17 FYTD 17
Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings)
768 2966 424 2377
Plumbing/Mechanical
711 3652 417 2576
Certificate of Occupancy 23 146 22 104
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a total of
two (2) incidents during the month of December
to include a major fire loss at 613 Clara St valued
at $256,000.
Staff attended training in regards to evidence
collection and laboratory testing of fire debris.
We are continuing mercantile inspections and
monthly daycares. We will be starting inspec-
tions of public office buildings next.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 31 97 107
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 18 469 416
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 6 181 209
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 18 73 86
Meetings & Walk Through 17 113 119
Fire Plan Review & DAC 11 98 76
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental 1 totaling $5,000 17 totaling $173,500 $324,500
Undetermined 0 4 totaling $2,515,000 $25,501
Incendiary 1 totaling $256,000 18 totaling $284,002 $120,000
Arrest Made with DPD 0 0 -
Investigation Time 16 hours 100 hours -
Injuries 0 0 -
Deaths 0 0 -
Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
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DECEMBER 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
DECEMBER 2017
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY17 YTD FY18 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 3,592 3,330
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 72,549,613 $ 71,945,576
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 13 13
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 5,227 5,066
Number of Pension Checks Issued 1,516 1,529
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 2,610,359 $ 2,725,445
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 3,006 3,102
Number of EFT Vouchers 1,293 1,253
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 34,422,562 $ 36,652,703
FY17 YTD Wages FY18 YTD Wages
$64,665 $127,388
$100,414
$386,640
$410,763 $68,379
$454,059
$541,341
$242,974
$280,943
$717,648
$706,269
$791,020
$685,252
$8,507,014 $8,329,608
Regular
Regular
All over time
All over time
Vacation
Vacation
Sick
Sick
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Personal
Personal Comp
Other Comp Time
Other
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City of Dover
General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (December 2017)
Revenues
Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes $ 14,234,900 $ 13,833,124 97%
Program Revenues 10,834,900 5,696,464 53%
Utility Transfers 10,900,000 5,460,000 50%
Grants 605,000 284,620 47%
Interfund Services 5,376,200 2,527,059 47%
All Other* 980,000 320,034 33%
$ 42,931,000 $ 28,121,301 66%
*Includes: Franchise Fees, Miscellaneous Revenues, Garrison Farm Rent, Verizon Grant and Other Reserves
Expenditures
Budget Actual %
Program Expenditures $ 26,724,500 $ 11,962,024 45%
Interfund Services 9,553,300 4,197,946 44%
Debt Service 443,100 228,183 51%
Post Retirement Benefits 2,063,000 1,032,000 50%
Pension Fund Contributions 1,224,900 664,989 54%
Capital Project Transfers 1,368,700 684,175 50%
All Other* 1,483,500 606,230 41%
$ 42,861,000 $ 19,375,547 45%
*Includes: DDP Contribution, Misc. Grant Exp., Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights
Expense, Transfer to Capital Asset Reserve, Inventory write-offs,
& Uncollectibles: Trash and Other, Other Employment Exp.
General Fund Revenues
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Property & Program Utility Transfers Grants Interfund All Other*
Transfer Taxes Revenues Services
Budget Actual
General Fund Expenditures
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (December 2017)
Revenues
Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 14,535,200 $ 7,320,578 50%
Impact Fees 440,000 986,173 224%
Rents 391,400 168,589 43%
Miscellaneous 72,400 36,891 51%
$ 15,439,000 $ 8,512,231 55%
Expenditures
Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,896,800 $ 1,713,462 44%
Kent County Treatment Fee 3,926,500 1,968,073 50%
Interfund Services 1,716,100 812,018 47%
Debt Service 1,137,400 563,996 50%
Post Retirement Benefits 249,700 121,110 49%
Capital Project Transfers 3,200,000 1,600,000 50%
General Fund Transfer 900,000 456,000 51%
All Other* 91,900 13,557 15%
$ 15,118,400 $ 7,248,216 48%
*Includes: Bank & CC Fees, Bond Issuance Cost, Other Employment Expenses
Water/Wastewater Revenues
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous
Budget Actual
Water/Wastewater Expenses
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Program Kent County Interfund Debt Service Post Capital Project General Fund All Other*
Expenses Treatment Fee Services Retirement Transfers Transfer
Benefits
Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Electric Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (December 2017)
Revenues
Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 80,892,200 $ 42,999,453 53%
Distribution of Earnings (6,176,700) (3,318,456) 54%
All Other* 982,000 437,505 45%
$ 75,697,500 $ 40,118,502 53%
*Includes: Weyandt Hall Rents, Miscellaneous Revenue, Interest Earnings
Expenditures
Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 49,075,100 $ 22,912,798 47%
Electric Operating Division Exp. 6,660,200 2,822,219 42%
Interfund Services 3,660,100 1,715,041 47%
Debt Service 1,605,500 807,726 50%
Post Retirement Benefits 1,820,300 909,000 50%
Pension Unfunded Liability 1,000,000 504,000 50%
Capital Project Transfers 5,000,000 1,250,000 25%
General Fund Transfer 10,000,000 5,004,000 50%
Rate Stabilization Reserve 5,200,000 - 0%
All Other* 2,162,400 1,164,839 54%
$ 86,183,600 $ 37,089,623 43%
*Includes: Bank & CC Fees, Utility Tax, Interest on Deposit, Legal Exp., Green Energy,
A/R Write-offs, Contractual Services, Other Employment Expenses
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Budget Actual
Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 713,501 388,628
Sales per MWh $102.98 $100.43
Purchased/Generated MWh 763,129- 402,073-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $64.31 $56.99
Electric Fund - Revenues
Millions
$(20) $(10) $- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90
Budget
Actual
Customer Sales Distribution of Earnings All Other*
Electric Fund - Expenditures
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Power Supply & Interfund Services Post Retirement Capital Project Rate Stabilization
Generation Benefits Transfers Reserve
Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (December 2017)
Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 436,700 $ 203,265 47%
Council 155,100 54,215 35% Mayor
Tax Assessor 238,500 116,109 49% Human Resources
Fire 774,900 365,832 47% Customer Services
Grounds 1,142,000 473,030 41%
Vehicle Maintenance
Library 1,708,300 845,654 50%
Procurement & Inventory
Recreation 764,200 352,701 46%
Life Safety 499,600 177,838 36% Engineering
Code Enforcement 449,700 194,590 43% Facilities Management
Planning 563,400 255,961 45% Pub. Services Administration
Public Inspections 721,000 271,321 38% Finance
Police 16,483,900 7,609,777 46%
Information Technology
Police Extra Duty 560,000 198,117 35%
City Manager
Streets 1,119,400 425,220 38%
Sanitation 2,563,900 1,031,260 40% Sanitation
City Manager 751,500 350,015 47% Streets
Information Technology 777,400 453,600 58% Police Extra Duty
Finance 1,038,900 482,364 46%
Police
Pub. Services Administration 718,300 332,839 46%
Public Inspections
Facilities Management 629,700 293,585 47%
Engineering 277,700 117,644 42% Planning
Procurement & Inventory 605,100 275,433 46% Code Enforcement
Vehicle Maintenance 838,200 380,918 45% Life Safety
Customer Services 1,169,500 464,073 40% Recreation
Human Resources 436,600 212,455 49%
Library
Mayor 119,300 38,832 33%
Grounds
$ 35,542,800 $ 15,976,648
Fire
Tax Assessor
Council
City Clerk
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
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City of Dover
Utilities Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (December 2017)
Water/Wastewater Divison Expenses
Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 517,800 $ 194,216 38%
Water Department 635,700 241,770 38%
Water Treatment Plant 1,780,500 852,594 48%
Wastewater Department 962,800 424,882 44%
$ 3,896,800 $ 1,713,462
Electric Division Expenses
Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 3,599,600 $ 1,606,347 45%
Electrical Engineering 1,226,400 493,675 40%
Administration 797,000 242,553 30%
Meter Reading 392,500 181,936 46%
Systems Operations 644,700 297,708 46%
$ 6,660,200 $ 2,822,219
Water/Wastewater Division % of Budget
Wastewater Department
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
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City of Dover
Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (December 2017)
Capital Outlay - All Divisions
General Fund Budget Actual %
2,500,000
City Clerk $ - $ 156,188 0%
Fire 145,700 145,614 100%
2,000,000
Grounds Maintenance 62,500 - 0%
Recreation 271,000 17,420 6% 1,500,000
Police 379,900 275,698 73%
Sanitation - 39,994 0% 1,000,000
Streets 1,070,000 381,832 36%
Information Technology 36,600 53,879 147% 500,000
Facilities Management 25,100 - 0%
-
Transfer to Parkland Reserve - 25,723 0%
General Fund Capital Projects $ 1,990,800 $ 1,096,347 55%
Water/Wastewater Fund
Water $ 1,608,400 $ 40,617 3%
Wastewater 1,543,000 546,189 35%
Budget Actual
Water/Wastewater Capital Projects $ 3,151,400 $ 586,806 19%
Electric Fund Capital Outlay - By Fund
Electric Generation $ 2,328,000 $ 283,141 12% $8,000,000
Transmission/Distribution 1,725,500 524,311 30% $7,000,000
Electrical Engineering 1,315,000 266,471 20% $6,000,000
Metering - 35,986 0%
$5,000,000
Electric Administration 8,500 - 0%
$4,000,000
ERP System 1,500,000 761,845 51%
Electric Capital Projects $ 6,877,000 $ 1,871,754 27% $3,000,000
Total Capital Projects $ 12,019,200 $ 3,554,907 30% $2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Budget Actual
General Fund Capital Projects Water/Wastewater Capital Projects Electric Capital Projects
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December 2017 Procurement & Inventory Report
Measure FY 2018 FY 2017 DIFFERENCE
Issue Effectiveness – How often the
FY 2018 (To date) FY 2017 (Total)
warehouse has what the departments
[2,192/(2,192+89)]*100 [4,581/(4,581+119)]*100 - 1.37%
need when it’s needed.
96.10% 97.47 %
[issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100
Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the
material stocked is the material being December 2017 December 2016
+0.21 Turnovers per year
used. (2016-2017 Goal 1 per year) 0.91 Turnovers per year 0.70 Turnovers per year
WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS
REQUESTING
COMMODITY BID NUMBER TERM STATUS as of January 5, 2018
DEPARTMENT
Ambulance Services for the City City Manager'sForwarded to Kay Sass on
18-0010CM Three Years
of Dover Office 12/19/2017
Forwarded to Human
Diversity and Inclusion 18-0012HR One time Human Resources
Resources on 11/30/2017.
Water Treatment Plant Process Bids forwarded to Public
18-0014PW One time Public Works
Improvements Works on 12/26/2017
Only one RFP received.
Professional Support for HVAC
18-0015PW One time Public Works Forwarded to Public
Repair Design Weyandt Hall
Works on 12/13/2017.
Bids forwarded to Electric
Joint PVC Bid 9-2017CS Annual Procurement
on 12/13/2017
Electric Utility Management & RFP opening scheduled for
City Manager's
Benchmarking Assessment for 18-0016CM One time January 24, 2018 @ 2:00
Office
the City of Dover Electric Utility pm
RFP opening scheduled for
Parks &
Parks & Recreation Landscape 18-0017PR One time January 17, 2018 @ 2:00
Recreation
Architect pm
FUEL USE FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS)
Unleaded: 66,788.9 gallons 65,061.2 gallons Electric: $ 443,490.39 311 Line Items
Diesel: 41,387.6 gallons 37,696.0 gallons Water: $ 19,612.80 51 Line Items
Dollars Spent: $170,530.28 $179,278.24 General: $ 36,479.36 146 Line Items
Total: $ 499,582.55 508 Line Items
Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund
FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE
Electric: $ 590,675.28 $780,327.88 Electric: $614,630.23 $726,648.63
Water: $ 111,870.55 $ 77,292.26 Water: $120,921.20 $ 67,180.60
General: $ 45,710.34 $ 61,038.06 General: $ 61,143.59 $ 66,477.15
Total: $ 748,256.17 $918,658.20 *Total: $796,761.22 $860,359.64
Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services
FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE
Total Dollar Value: $ 2,328,989.13 $ 2,259,465.83 $69,878.03 $66,643.69
Total Line Items: 1,317 1,312
Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER).
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MONTHLY REPORT
DECEMBER 2017
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Date Range: From 12/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
Incident Run Log Company: All Companies
Dover Fire Department Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
12/01/2017 30046 2017-001128 13:46 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.1
12/01/2017 30046 2017-001129 16:17 GREENHILL AVE Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.8
12/01/2017 30046 2017-001130 19:16 39 CHESTNUT GROVE RD Fire, other 0.6
12/02/2017 30046 2017-001131 12:23 120 N STATE ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.1
12/02/2017 30046 2017-001132 14:37 413 COURT ST A Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 0.4
12/02/2017 30046 2017-001133 17:58 550 OTIS DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
12/03/2017 30046 2017-001134 19:35 1211 N DUPONT HWY D Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 0.3
12/04/2017 30046 2017-001135 07:01 800 BAY RD Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.5
12/04/2017 30046 2017-001136 14:22 195 MITSCHER DR. Outside rubbish fire, other 0.3
12/04/2017 30046 2017-001137 15:55 925 W NORTH ST Public service 0.1
12/04/2017 30046 2017-001138 16:49 TOWNSEND BLVD Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.3
12/05/2017 30046 2017-001139 00:06 137 SPRUANCE RD Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.4
12/05/2017 30046 2017-001140 10:09 652 N DUPONT HWY Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.4
12/05/2017 30046 2017-001141 12:04 120 N STATE ST Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.0
12/05/2017 30046 2017-001142 12:09 169 PRESIDENT DR Lock-in (if lock out , use 511 ) 0.3
12/05/2017 30046 2017-001143 14:55 109 E CAMDEN WYOMING AVE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
12/05/2017 30046 2017-001144 17:20 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
12/05/2017 30046 2017-001145 20:11 201 WINTERBERRY DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
12/06/2017 30046 2017-001146 01:43 430 KINGS HWY NE 1 Public service 0.3
12/06/2017 30046 2017-001147 06:33 S DUPONT HWY Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.3
12/06/2017 30046 2017-001148 14:47 1200 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
12/06/2017 30046 2017-001149 20:33 128 MEADOW RIDGE PKWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.7
12/07/2017 30046 2017-001150 06:34 832 TOWNSEND BLVD CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.6
12/07/2017 30046 2017-001151 09:26 509 PEAR ST Smoke or odor removal 0.3
12/07/2017 30046 2017-001152 16:38 852 S LITTLE CREEK RD Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 0.4
12/07/2017 30046 2017-001153 22:08 1440 N DUPONT HWY Vicinity alarm (incident in other location) 0.5
12/08/2017 30046 2017-001154 00:18 23 N GOVERNORS AVE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.1
12/08/2017 30046 2017-001155 07:07 717 W DIVISION ST Good intent call, other 0.2
12/08/2017 30046 2017-001156 08:47 714 BICENTENNIAL BLVD Cooking fire, confined to container 0.2
12/08/2017 30046 2017-001157 13:06 992 WHATCOAT DR Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
12/08/2017 30046 2017-001158 16:25 120 N STATE ST Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.1
12/08/2017 30046 2017-001159 16:55 852 S LITTLE CREEK RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
12/08/2017 30046 2017-001160 17:50 150 CECIL ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.1
12/08/2017 30046 2017-001161 21:20 1300 S FARMVIEW DR L Water or steam leak 0.6
12/09/2017 30046 2017-001162 22:47 686 S DUPONT HWY Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0.7
12/10/2017 30046 2017-001163 22:16 366 ALDER RD Hazardous condition, other 0.5
12/10/2017 30046 2017-001164 22:55 110 HAMAN DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
12/11/2017 30046 2017-001165 18:06 850 SUNSET TERR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
12/12/2017 30046 2017-001166 21:26 212 BAY TREE RD Smoke or odor removal 0.4
12/12/2017 30046 2017-001167 22:47 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
12/13/2017 30046 2017-001168 00:29 1506 N LITTLE CREEK RD 5 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
12/13/2017 30046 2017-001169 17:17 130 HAMAN DR Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.3
12/13/2017 30046 2017-001170 21:53 500 ISABELLE ISLE Public service 0.4
12/14/2017 30046 2017-001171 08:04 307 N BRADFORD ST Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
12/14/2017 30046 2017-001172 13:34 33 SUNNYFIELD LANE Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 1.0
12/15/2017 30046 2017-001173 10:17 768 WALKER RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
12/15/2017 30046 2017-001174 22:04 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 4 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
12/16/2017 30046 2017-001175 00:21 295 S DUPONT HWY Vicinity alarm (incident in other location) 0.4
12/16/2017 30046 2017-001176 09:12 1300 S FARMVIEW DR L Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1.1
12/16/2017 30046 2017-001177 13:22 835 BAY RD False alarm or false call, other 0.3
12/16/2017 30046 2017-001178 15:18 260 BEISER BLVD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
12/16/2017 30046 2017-001179 17:05 1207 WHITEOAK RD Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.3
12/16/2017 30046 2017-001180 22:22 3282 N DUPONT HWY 2 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 1.6
12/16/2017 30046 2017-001181 23:00 134 PRESIDENT DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.5
12/17/2017 30046 2017-001182 14:29 6 HERITAGE DR Water or steam leak 0.3
12/17/2017 30046 2017-001183 21:35 443 ARNOLD CT Building fire 2.0
12/17/2017 30046 2017-001184 21:51 237 SIMON CIRCLE Good intent call, other 0.4
12/19/2017 30046 2017-001185 01:56 874 PAUL ST Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.6
12/19/2017 30046 2017-001186 10:07 121 PARK DR Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.9
Date: 01/03/2018 Page: 1 Time:09:00
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
12/19/2017 30046 2017-001187 13:05 991 FORREST AVE No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.3
12/19/2017 30046 2017-001188 15:15 36 COURTSIDE DR A Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.8
12/19/2017 30046 2017-001189 17:58 21 N STATE ST Person in distress, other 0.3
12/19/2017 30046 2017-001190 19:11 410 FULTON ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.7
12/19/2017 30046 2017-001191 21:08 351 MIMOSA AVE Good intent call, other 0.4
12/20/2017 30046 2017-001192 09:57 NORTH ST Good intent call, other 0.1
12/20/2017 30046 2017-001193 10:06 548 WYOMING AVE Passenger vehicle fire 0.3
12/20/2017 30046 2017-001194 10:59 32 W LOOCKERMAN ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
12/20/2017 30046 2017-001195 15:59 181 W SHELDRAKE CIR Water problem, other 0.9
12/20/2017 30046 2017-001196 17:16 426 S NEW ST Good intent call, other 0.2
12/20/2017 30046 2017-001197 19:48 426 S NEW ST Hazardous condition, other 0.3
12/20/2017 30046 2017-001198 20:15 717 W DIVISION ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.2
12/20/2017 30046 2017-001199 21:01 761 E LOOCKERMAN ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
12/21/2017 30046 2017-001200 09:00 1118 PERSIMMON TREE LN Rescue, EMS incident, other 0.4
12/21/2017 30046 2017-001201 17:57 31 N EDGEHILL AVE Carbon monoxide incident 0.9
12/21/2017 30046 2017-001202 18:18 453 COUNTRY DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
12/22/2017 30046 2017-001203 18:10 518 BAY RD Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
12/22/2017 30046 2017-001204 22:02 140 HAMAN DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.7
12/23/2017 30046 2017-001205 11:45 PRESIDENT DR Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.8
12/23/2017 30046 2017-001206 13:35 WHITEOAK RD OVERPASS & SR1 Good intent call, other 0.1
12/23/2017 30046 2017-001207 17:51 51 WEBBS LN AA Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
12/24/2017 30046 2017-001208 19:40 W DENNEYS RD Vicinity alarm (incident in other location) 0.4
12/24/2017 30046 2017-001209 23:11 361 RED TAIL DR Search for lost person, other 1.1
12/25/2017 30046 2017-001210 04:39 121 PARK DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
12/25/2017 30046 2017-001211 12:13 36 COURTSIDE DR A Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn 0.8
12/25/2017 30046 2017-001212 14:22 422 WORCHESTER DR Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
12/26/2017 30046 2017-001213 04:10 PEAR ST Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire 2.2
12/26/2017 30046 2017-001214 10:02 1061 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
12/26/2017 30046 2017-001215 22:06 420 W DIVISION ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
12/26/2017 30046 2017-001216 23:19 E DIVISION ST Passenger vehicle fire 0.6
12/27/2017 30046 2017-001217 18:17 105 KATRINA WAY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.6
12/27/2017 30046 2017-001218 21:21 420 W DIVISION ST Rescue, EMS incident, other 0.2
12/28/2017 30046 2017-001219 01:49 1001 FORREST AVE Good intent call, other 1.0
12/28/2017 30046 2017-001220 21:18 5610 Forrest ave. Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.7
12/29/2017 30046 2017-001221 12:00 1300 S FARMVIEW DR I Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
12/29/2017 30046 2017-001222 13:27 55 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
12/29/2017 30046 2017-001223 15:54 227 TRAFALGAR DR Building fire 0.7
12/29/2017 30046 2017-001224 20:40 400 N DUPONT HWY I Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.7
12/30/2017 30046 2017-001225 00:11 430 COUNTRY DR Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.5
12/30/2017 30046 2017-001226 21:38 1300 S FARMVIEW DR A False alarm or false call, other 0.6
12/31/2017 30046 2017-001227 13:14 74 PAR HAVEN DR H Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
12/31/2017 30046 2017-001228 13:28 46 S BRADFORD ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
12/31/2017 30046 2017-001229 20:15 311 MAIN ST Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1.9
Total Number of Incidents: 102
Total Length of Incidents: 49.1 Hours
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FY 17-18 City Funded Account Balance Sheet
ACCOUNT BUDGET SPENT BALANCE
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance $ 101,300.00 $ 41,077.80 $ 60,222.20
Building Maintenance Supplies $ 1,500.00 $ 7.59 $ 1,492.41
Contract Services-Admin Assist $ 38,500.00 $ 19,017.44 $ 19,482.56
Contractual Services $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00
Electricity $ 45,000.00 $ 18,771.46 $ 26,228.54
Gasoline $ 15,000.00 $ 2,707.99 $ 12,292.01
Heating Expenses- Gas $ 12,000.00 $ 2,719.93 $ 9,280.07
Medical Supplies $ 1,000.00 $ 426.31 $ 573.69
Office Supplies $ 1,500.00 $ 159.20 $ 1,340.80
Other Equipment Repairs $ 1,500.00 $ 2,360.88 $ (860.88)
Program Expenses $ 45,000.00 $ 34,761.01 $ 10,238.99
Radio Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 95.00 $ 1,905.00
Safety & Security $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00
Small Tools $ 3,500.00 $ 1,898.25 $ 1,601.75
Telephone $ 9,000.00 $ 2,609.75 $ 6,390.25
Training & Travel $ 10,000.00 $ 1,169.00 $ 8,831.00
Uniforms & Firefighting Gear $ 30,000.00 $ 2,747.26 $ 27,252.74
Water/ Sewer $ 2,500.00 $ 820.57 $ 1,679.43
Balance as of: December 31, 2017
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2:36 PM Robbins Hose Company # 1, Inc.
12/31/17
Accrual Basis Profit & Loss
December 2017
Dec 17
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance 2,184.85
Contract Employee 2,928.08
Electricity 2,766.26
Heating Expenses- Gas 1,801.43
Program Expenses 5,431.13
Radio Repairs 95.00
Small Tools 148.75
Telephone 300.40
Training & Travel Expenses 169.00
Uniforms 1,409.76
Water/Sewer 88.97
Total Expense 17,323.63
Net Ordinary Income -17,323.63
Net Income -17,323.63
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Marvin C. Mailey 400 South Queen Street
Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
Fax: 302-672-1842
February 12, 2018
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
December 2017:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through December 31, 2017, numbered 42,822 this is a decrease of 870
complaints over the same period last year.
50,000 43,692 42,822
39,391
40,000 35,678 35,449
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
8
6 6
6
4
4
2 2 2
2 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Burglary Robbery Rape Homicide Sudden Death
Cases Reported in December Cases Cleared In December 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 8.93 grams of miscellaneous other drugs
during the month of December.
60.00 51.40
40.00
20.00 0 0 0 4.54
0.00
Marijuana Cocaine Ectasy (Doses) Oxycodone Heroin
(Doses)
GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES
2
1
1
0 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 8
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0
ASSIST OTHER 26
WARRANTS ON FILE 1
BIKE ON SIDEWALK 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0 CADETS CONTACTS
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 0 PARKING 39
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 0 DCO’S 98
LOUD MUSIC 0 OPEN CONTAINER 22
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 4 LOUD NOISE 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 19 LEWDNESS 0
PEDDLER 0 OTHER 39
MEETINGS 91 BUSINESS CONTACTS 164
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 0 LIBRARY CHECKS 25
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 0 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 25
WARNINGS 0 SPECIAL EVENT 5
FUGITIVE 0 TOTAL CONTACTS 417
DCO 0
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 3
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 13
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 6
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 0
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 0
CURFEW CHECKS 15
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS 0
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 7
WARNINGS 64
FUGITIVES 5
DCO'S 1
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 114
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 11,390 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is a decrease of 5,143
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
18,000 16,954 17,012 16,533
16,000
13,483
14,000
11,390
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through December 31, 2017, the Dover Police investigated 1,829 traffic crashes, a decrease of 95 crashes
investigated during the same period last year.
2,050
1,989
2,000
1,950 1,929 1,924
1,889
1,900
1,850 1,829
1,800
1,750
1,700
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
911 Center
During the month of December, the Dover Police Department handled a total of 7,404 calls averaging 239
calls per day. Dispatchers handled 2,077 on the 911 wireless lines, 397 on the 911 landlines, and 232 on
the Voice over Internet Protocol lines, the remaining 4,698 were administrative calls.
28%
64% 5%
3%
911 Wireless 911 Landline VoIP Administrative
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through December 31, 2017, we issued 6,078 city ordinance summons, a decrease of 880 summonses for
the same period last year. Note Of those summonses issued in December, 8 DCO’s were issued for
handicapped parking violations and 4 for fire lane parking violations, 164 for false alarms (88 for 1-2
alarms, 42 for 3-5 alarms, 19 for 6-9 alarms, 8 for 10-15 alarms, and 7 for 16 or more alarms) and 8 for
noise violations 2 for vehicle violations and 6 for residence violations).
10,000
7,564 7,667
8,000 6,958
6,309 6,078
5,549
6,000 4,762
3,669 3,567 3,268
4,000
2,000
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
ISSUED 7,564 7,667 6,309 6,958 6,078
PAID 4,762 5,549 3,669 3,567 3,268
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SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/DECEMBER
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 0
TIER 2 8 744 27 2
TIER 3 9 1,137 29 2
ACTIVE SEX OFFENDERS THAT RESIDE IN THE CITY OF DOVER (please note, Tier 1
offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
200 187 189
180
160
140
120
100
82
77
80
60
40
20
0
NOVEMBER DECEMBER
TIER 2 187 189
TIER 3 82 77
(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,
Marvin C. Mailey
Chief of Police
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City of Dover
Capital Investment Plan
Project Tracking Report
Quarterly Report as of December 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 $ 907,300 $ - $ 980,500 $ 2,076,400 $ 3,964,200
General Billings for Reimbursement of Expense - - - 370,000 370,000
State Grants 33,000 - - - 33,000
State Community Transportation Funds - 500,000 - - 500,000
Transfer from General Fund 1,368,700 - - - 1,368,700
Transfer from Operating Funds - - 3,173,000 5,000,000 8,173,000
Transfer from Parkland Reserve 205,000 - - - 205,000
Transfer from Capital Asset Reserve 418,300 - - - 418,300
Interest Income 8,300 - 93,200 109,800 211,300
Total Funding Sources (Unaudited) $ 2,940,600 $ 500,000 $ 4,246,700 $ 7,556,200 $ 15,243,500
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City of Dover
General Fund - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of December 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 of
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Completion Status Comments
1 FY 2015 & Prior
PR1402 M Schutte Park Land Improvements $ 100,000 $ 190,000 $ 57,255 $ 132,745 30.1% $ 190,000 $ 190,000 $ 2,259 $ 187,741 70.0% In Process Master plan complete
VCP application signed, work
2 ST1504 Old PW2 Site Improvements 535,000 678,300 602,835 75,465 88.9% - 77,900 2,434 75,466 50.0% In Process underway
3 ST1304 Garrison Farm Street Improvement - - - - 0.0% - - 1,265 (1,265) 100.0% Complete Prior year exp not accrued <$5K
4 Totals - FY 2015 $ 635,000 $ 868,300 $ 660,090 $ 208,210 76.0% $ 190,000 $ 267,900 $ 5,958 $ 261,942
5
6 FY 2017
Concrete work ongoing, await warmer
7 ST1701 FY17 Street and Alley Program $ 900,000 $ 878,800 $ 437,668 $ 441,132 49.8% $ - $ 759,600 $ 318,513 $ 441,087 90.0% In Process weather to complete asphalt
8 --- Video Broadcasting Equipment 164,100 164,100 164,929 (829) 100.5% - - 156,188 (156,188) 100.0% Complete Budget C/F FY2017
Work is substantially complete,
should be closed out by the end of
9 ST1703 Silver Lake Dam Improvements 126,000 280,000 14,550 265,450 5.2% - 265,500 - 265,500 95.0% In Process January
10 Totals - FY 2017 $ 1,190,100 $ 1,322,900 $ 617,147 $ 705,753 46.7% $ - $ 1,025,100 $ 474,701 $ 550,399
11
12 FY 2018
13 --- Vehicles & Equipment $ 363,400 $ 405,400 $ 315,692 $ 89,708 77.9% $ 363,400 $ 405,400 $ 315,692 $ 89,708 In Process
14 FR1800 R Annual Contribution for Ladder 1 145,700 145,700 145,614 86 99.9% 145,700 145,700 145,614 86 100.0% Complete
15 IT1800 Back Up & Recovery Syst with Software 15,000 15,000 11,895 3,105 79.3% 15,000 15,000 11,895 3,105 100.0% Complete
16 IT1801 Network Infrastructure 21,600 21,600 41,983 (20,383) 194.4% 21,600 21,600 41,983 (20,383) 75.0% In Process Budget amendment per CAF
17 PR1800 Park and Playground Improvement Prog 66,000 66,000 - 66,000 0.0% 66,000 66,000 - 66,000 0.0%
18 PR1801 Small Park Improvements 15,000 15,800 15,161 639 96.0% 15,000 15,800 15,161 639 95.0% In Process Signage on order
19 PD1800 Police Station Roof Repair 53,100 53,100 - 53,100 0.0% 53,100 53,100 - 53,100 0.0% In Process
20 PD1801 R Police Station Impound Lot 51,000 51,000 - 51,000 0.0% 51,000 51,000 - 51,000 0.0% In Process Survey in process
Bid documents to be revised based
21 ST1801 FY18 Street and Alley Program 950,000 754,000 - 754,000 0.0% 950,000 754,000 - 754,000 0.0% In Process on prevailing wage determination
22 ST1802 Misc Emergency Stormwater Repairs 70,000 112,000 59,620 52,380 53.2% 70,000 112,000 59,620 52,380 0.0% In Process Project open
23 ST1805 Dover Library Conveyance Syst Improv 50,000 8,000 - 8,000 0.0% 50,000 8,000 - 8,000 0.0% On Hold Project to be re-programmed
24 Totals - FY 2018 $ 1,800,800 $ 1,647,600 $ 589,965 $ 1,057,635 35.8% $ 1,800,800 $ 1,647,600 $ 589,965 $ 1,057,635
25
26 Grand Totals $ 3,625,900 $ 3,838,800 $ 1,867,202 $ 1,971,598 48.6% $ 1,990,800 $ 2,940,600 $ 1,070,624 $ 1,869,976
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 December 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 of
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Completion Status Comments
1 FY 2014 & Prior
2 TE0601 Lincoln Park Center $ 900,000 $ 602,400 $ 523,277 $ 79,123 86.9% $ - $ 79,100 $ - $ 79,100 On-going
3 Totals - FY 2014 & Prior $ 900,000 $ 602,400 $ 523,277 $ 79,123 86.9% $ - $ 79,100 $ - $ 79,100
4
5 FY 2016
6 CT1627 FY16 Paving Projects - Boggs Drive $ 247,400 $ 247,400 $ 243,103 $ 4,297 98.3% $ - $ 44,600 $ 40,346 $ 4,254 100.0% Complete
7 Totals - FY 2016 $ 247,400 $ 247,400 $ 243,103 $ 4,297 98.3% $ - $ 44,600 $ 40,346 $ 4,254
8
9 FY 2017
Work is complete, awaiting retainage invoice at
CT1703
10 Paving Project - Wyoming Avenue $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 168,016 $ 31,984 84.0% $ - $ 169,900 $ 137,910 $ 31,990 99.0% In Process the end of FY17 street project
11 CT1714 Paving Project - Paper Alley 15,000 15,000 4,933 10,067 32.9% - 15,000 4,933 10,067 99.0% In Process Awaiting final invoices to close out agreement
CT1826 Mobile Speed Feedback Sign 8,500 8,900 - 8,900 0.0% 8,500 8,900 - 8,900 0.0% In Process Product ordered, awaiting delivery
To be completed with FY18 street program, not
CT1833
Paving-Hope St from Governors Ave to S State St 89,000 88,600 - 88,600 0.0% 89,000 88,600 - 88,600 0.0% In Process yet bid out
Crawford Carroll striping, awaiting reschedule
CT1833
Paving-Crawford Carroll Ave from Rustic Ave to Kw Blvd 11,000 11,000 - 11,000 0.0% 11,000 11,000 - 11,000 0.0% In Process from contractor
12 CTxxxx Unapplied CT Projects (placeholder) 500,000 191,400 - 191,400 0.0% 391,500 82,900 - 82,900
13 Totals - FY 2017 $ 823,500 $ 514,900 $ 172,949 $ 309,967 33.6% $ 500,000 $ 376,300 $ 142,843 $ 233,457
14
15 Grand Totals $ 1,970,900 $ 1,364,700 $ 939,329 $ 393,387 68.8% $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 183,189 $ 316,811
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
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of December 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 of
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Completion Status Comments
1 FY 2013
2 WW1303 Westover PS $ 768,800 $ 1,405,400 $ 933,983 $ 471,417 66.5% $ - $ 519,400 $ 47,952 $ 471,448 80.0% In Process Contractor working on electrical connections
3 Totals - FY 2013 $ 768,800 $ 1,405,400 $ 933,983 $ 471,417 66.5% $ - $ 519,400 $ 47,952 $ 471,448 0.0%
4
5 FY 2016
Project is substantially complete, awaiting punch list
6
WW1603 Rolling Acres PS Replacement $ 424,000 $ 478,500 $ 393,672 $ 84,828 82.3% $ - $ 465,200 $ 354,499 $ 110,701 95.0% In Process completion
7 Totals - FY 2016 $ 424,000 $ 478,500 $ 393,672 $ 84,828 82.3% $ - $ 465,200 $ 354,499 $ 110,701
8
9 FY 2017
Staff has directed consultant to complete design after
10
WD1705 R Future Well Installation $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 31,930 $ 68,070 31.9% $ - $ 71,600 $ 3,500 $ 68,100 50.0% In Process an output volume was decided
11 WW1704 Delaware Tech PS Replacement 52,000 52,000 39,100 12,900 75.2% - 33,000 20,093 12,907 99.0% In Process Bid documents are 99%, awaiting agency approval
12 WW1705 Silver Lake PS Replacement 52,000 52,000 48,396 3,604 93.1% - 20,200 16,587 3,613 99.0% In Process Bid documents are 99%, awaiting agency approval
13 WW1706 Walker Woods PS Replacement 52,000 52,000 48,703 3,297 93.7% - 17,400 14,093 3,307 99.0% In Process Bid documents are 99%, awaiting agency approval
14 Totals - FY 2017 $ 256,000 $ 256,000 $ 168,129 $ 87,871 65.7% $ - $ 142,200 $ 54,274 $ 87,926
15
16 FY 2018
17 --- R Vehicles & Equipment $ 156,300 $ 156,300 $ 21,256 $ 135,044 13.6% $ 156,300 $ 177,700 $ 21,256 $ 156,444
18 --- Economic Development Program 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 0.0% 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 0.0%
WD1800/
19
WW1800 R Meter Replacement Project 432,200 405,200 - 405,200 0.0% 432,200 405,200 - 405,200 0.0% On Hold
20 WD1801 R Wellhead Redevelopment 55,000 55,000 11,827 43,173 21.5% 55,000 55,000 11,827 43,173 70.0% In Process Well #7 and #8A rehabilitated
21 WQ1801 Water Quality Improvement - Bradford 425,000 331,000 - 331,000 0.0% 425,000 331,000 - 331,000 0.0% In Process Project to begin January 8, 2018
22 WQ1802 Water Quality Improvement - William 621,000 621,000 - 621,000 0.0% 621,000 621,000 - 621,000 0.0% In Process Project to begin in late spring
23 WQ1803 R Misc Emergency Water Repairs 85,000 85,000 14,662 70,338 17.2% 85,000 85,000 14,662 70,338 10.0% In Process Project open
WQ1804 N State St Water Main Replacement - 94,000 - 94,000 0.0% - 94,000 - 94,000
24 WW1802 R Misc Emergency Sewer Repairs 100,000 72,800 55,149 17,651 75.8% 100,000 72,800 55,149 17,651 31.0% In Process Project open
25 WW1803 Lincoln St Gravity Sewer Repair - 27,200 27,186 14 99.9% - 27,200 27,186 14 100.0% Complete
26 WW1805 SCADA Equip Technology Upgrade 35,000 35,000 - 35,000 0.0% 35,000 35,000 - 35,000 0.0% In Process Under staff review
27 WW1806 Puncheon Run PS Improvements 320,000 320,000 - 320,000 0.0% 70,000 70,000 - 70,000 0.0% In Process Received authorization to bid after January 1, 2018
28 II1800 R Inflow/Infiltration Removal 1,071,900 1,046,000 - 1,046,000 0.0% 1,071,900 1,046,000 - 1,046,000 0.0% On Hold
29 Totals - FY 2017 $ 3,401,400 $ 3,348,500 $ 130,081 $ 3,218,419 3.9% $ 3,151,400 $ 3,119,900 $ 130,081 $ 2,989,819
30
31 Grand Totals $ 4,594,200 $ 5,232,400 $ 1,545,563 $ 3,686,837 29.5% $ 3,151,400 $ 4,246,700 $ 586,806 $ 3,659,894
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 of Dover
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
Quarterly Report as of December 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 of
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Balance Completion Status Comments
1 FY 2015
2 EE1513 M Town Point/White Oak Distribution Feeders $ 1,650,000 $ 2,566,000 $ 981,952 $ 1,584,048 38.3% $ 350,000 $ 566,000 $ 206,038 $ 359,962 70.0% In Process 3rd planned phase
3 Totals - FY 2015 $ 1,650,000 $ 2,566,000 $ 981,952 $ 1,584,048 38.3% $ 350,000 $ 566,000 $ 206,038 $ 359,962
4
5 FY 2016
6 EE1617 Oak Grove Trailer Park - Dist Upgrade $ 78,500 $ 78,500 $ 55,621 $ 22,879 70.9% $ - $ 31,700 $ 8,745 $ 22,955 100.0% Complete
7 EE1627 Dover East Estates - Dist Upgrade 130,000 130,000 119,505 10,495 91.9% - 12,800 2,312 10,488 100.0% Complete
8 EE1631 North Street OH to UG 170,000 170,000 164,489 5,511 96.8% - 5,500 - 5,500 90.0% In Process
9 Totals - FY 2016 $ 378,500 $ 378,500 $ 339,615 $ 38,885 89.7% $ - $ 50,000 $ 11,058 $ 38,942
10
11 FY 2017
12 EE1709 Substation Relay Upgrade $ 350,000 $ 125,000 $ 4,882 $ 120,118 3.9% $ - $ 120,100 $ - $ 120,100 5.0% In Process Waiting to upgrade Mayfair substation
Work awarded to HPI, LLC. Awaiting City approval
13 EG1701 VanSant Unit 11 Major Overhaul 2,098,000 2,098,000 138,728 1,959,272 6.6% 1,548,000 1,942,200 132,888 1,809,312 5.0% In Process to proceed
14 EG1703 McKee Run Building Equip Replacement 59,000 26,000 25,928 72 99.7% - 700 622 78 100.0% Complete
Installation of hydrogen panel dependent on outage
15 EG1704 Unit #3 Hydrogen Analyzer 96,000 96,000 78,460 17,540 81.7% - 96,000 78,460 17,540 20.0% In Process schedule for Unit #3
16 EG1711 R Preservation of Structures 131,000 14,400 14,393 7 100.0% - 7,000 6,978 22 100.0% Complete
17 EG1712 Remote Start Capability at VanSant 10,800 50,800 43,790 7,010 86.2% - 18,900 11,897 7,003 100.0% Complete
18 Totals - FY 2017 $ 2,744,800 $ 2,410,200 $ 306,180 $ 2,104,020 12.7% $ 1,548,000 $ 2,184,900 $ 230,845 $ 1,954,055
19
20 FY 2018
21 --- R Vehicles & Equipment $ 335,500 $ 335,500 $ 35,986 $ 299,514 10.7% $ 335,500 $ 335,500 $ 35,986 $ 299,514 In Process
22 --- Economic Development Program 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0%
23 EE1813 R New Developments 850,000 850,000 409,294 440,706 48.2% 850,000 850,000 261,221 588,779 31.0% In Process
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55 EE1802 Garrison Oak/Sun Park Substation 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% On Hold
56 EE1803 Beechwood Avenue Underground Upgrade 83,000 - - - 0.0% 83,000 - - - 0.0% Cancelled Funds to be used for EE1513 per City Manager
57 EE1804 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) 150,000 150,000 - 150,000 0.0% 150,000 150,000 - 150,000 0.0% In Process RFP being reviewed
58 EE1805 Manor Drive Upgrades 51,000 51,000 18,183 32,817 35.7% 51,000 51,000 18,183 32,817 60.0% Scheduled
59 EE1806 Hirsch Industries Upgrades 59,000 59,000 17,303 41,697 29.3% 59,000 59,000 17,303 41,697 100.0% Complete
60 EE1807 McKee Run Plant Alternate Power 100,000 100,000 3,929 96,071 3.9% 100,000 100,000 3,929 96,071 20.0% In Process Complete in March 2018
61 EE1808 North Street Substation Sewer Repair 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% In Process Rescheduled to Feb 2018
62 EE1809 Fiber Mapping 69,000 69,000 - 69,000 0.0% 69,000 69,000 - 69,000 0.0% In Process Work to start Feb 12th and should last 2-3 weeks
63 EE1810 R Fault Indicators 10,000 10,000 9,960 40 99.6% 10,000 10,000 9,960 40 100.0% Complete
64 EE1811 Meter Test Bench Replacement 40,000 40,000 28,150 11,850 70.4% 40,000 40,000 28,150 11,850 90.0% In Process Researching additional cable purchase
65 EE1812 ABB Switchgear Replacement 450,000 450,000 - 450,000 0.0% 450,000 450,000 234,940 215,060 100.0% In Process 2 switchgears left to replace
66 EE1814 R Transmission Line Maintenance Program 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% In Process
67 EE1815 R Lighting Project 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 0.0% 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 0.0% In Process Pilot program underway
68 EE1816 R Distribution Cap & Control 35,000 35,000 - 35,000 0.0% 35,000 35,000 - 35,000 25.0% In Process
69 EE1817 R Ampacity Standardization 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0% 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0% On Hold
70 EE1818 Piping/Wire - Heat Pumps 8,500 8,500 - 8,500 0.0% 8,500 8,500 - 8,500 0.0%
71 EE1820 Ann Avenue Underground Upgrade 133,000 - - - 0.0% 133,000 - - - 0.0% Cancelled Funds to be used for EE1513 per City Manager
Equipment on site. Begin installation as manpower
72 EG1800 R McKee Run Building Equip Replacement 20,000 19,300 - 19,300 0.0% 20,000 19,300 - 19,300 0.0% In Process allows.
Inverters at Van Sant for CEMS compliance. VS
73 EG1801 R Plant Syst Safety & Compl Improvements 70,000 70,000 2,428 67,572 3.5% 70,000 70,000 2,428 67,572 10.0% In Process access and remote breaker racking device.
Work to continue at McKee Run as weather and
74 EG1802 R Preservation of Structures 55,000 48,000 9,131 38,869 19.0% 55,000 48,000 9,131 38,869 10.0% In Process manpower allows.
75 EG1803 VanSant Fire Suppression Syst Upgrade 235,000 235,000 - 235,000 0.0% 235,000 235,000 - 235,000 5.0% In Process Pre-bid meeting scheduled February 1st
76 EG1804 Unit #3 Fast Start Upgrade 200,000 200,000 - 200,000 0.0% 200,000 200,000 - 200,000 10.0% In Process Have selected vendor and awaiting documents.
77 EG1805 R McKee Run Unit 3 Boiler Systems 100,000 100,000 5,918 94,082 5.9% 100,000 100,000 5,918 94,082 15.0% In Process Installatin dependent on approved outage schedule
78 EG1806 R McKee Run Auxiliary System Components 100,000 100,000 34,819 65,181 34.8% 100,000 100,000 34,819 65,181 25.0% In Process Installation to be completed during Unit #3 outage
79 M Purchase of ERP System 2,606,000 2,606,000 820,097 1,785,903 31.5% 1,500,000 1,500,000 761,845 738,155 5.0% In Process Fundamental reviews. Current & future state analysis
81 Totals - FY 2017 $ 6,085,000 $ 5,861,300 $ 1,395,199 $ 4,466,101 23.8% $ 4,979,000 $ 4,755,300 $ 1,423,814 $ 3,331,486
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83 Grand Totals $ 10,858,300 $ 11,216,000 $ 3,022,946 $ 8,193,054 27.0% $ 6,877,000 $ 7,556,200 $ 1,871,754 $ 5,684,446
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years. B = Bonded Project
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
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Memorandum
Office of the City Manager
PO Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 736-7005
FAX: (302) 736-7002
E-mail: khudson@dover.de.us
To: City Council
From: Kirby A. Hudson, M.P.I.A.
Assistant City Manager
Date: January 29, 2018
Subject: Passport Operations Report
Quarterly Report (12 Weeks) Passport Services
October 23, 2017 – January 12, 2018
# Days Library Costs (Staff
Week # Week of Reporting Customers Passports Open Received Hourly + FICA) Net Earnings
1 Oct 23-Oct 29, 2017 16 14 6 $ 448.35 $ (575.00) $ (126.65)
2 Oct 30-Nov 5, 2017 26 18 6 $ 673.40 $ (575.00) $ 98.40
3 Nov 6-Nov 12, 2017 29 20 6 $ 783.40 $ (575.00) $ 208.40
4 Nov 13-Nov 19, 2017 24 19 6 $ 713.40 $ (575.00) $ 138.40
5 Nov 20-Nov 26, 2017 29 26 5 $ 881.70 $ (480.00) $ 401.70
6 Nov 27-Dec 3, 2017 24 23 6 $ 713.35 $ (575.00) $ 138.35
7 Dec 4-Dec 10, 2017 25 17 6 $ 756.75 $ (575.00) $ 181.75
8 Dec 11-Dec 17, 2017 15 11 6 $ 450.05 $ (575.00) $ (124.95)
9 Dec 18-Dec 24, 2017 22 15 5 $ 650.05 $ (480.00) $ 170.05
10 Dec 25-Dec 31, 2017 26 20 5 $ 708.40 $ (480.00) $ 228.40
11 Jan 1-Jan 5 7 5 3 $ 248.35 $ (288.00) $ (39.65)
12 Jan 6-Jan 12 29 21 7 $ 924.70 $ (575.00) $ 349.70
Total for Quarter (12 weeks) 272 209 $ 7,951.90 $ (6,328.00) $ 1,623.90
Date Item Amount
12/6/2017 ASI Signage for Building $ 540.00
1/10/2018 Photo Paper $ 173.94
1/23/2018 USPS Stamps $ 11.40
Total Expenses for Quarter $ 725.34
Net Earnings Minus Expenses $ 898.56
Passport Services by Days of Week
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