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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on June 25, 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 Deputy Police Chief Stump, 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.
There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and
a moment of silence for Mrs. Jeanette Leary, mother of former Council President Thomas J. Leary.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2018
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 11, 2018 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION NO. 2018-04 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN
BONDS OR NOTES BY ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY NO. 1 OF DOVER, DELAWARE
A public hearing was duly advertised to consider Resolution No. 2018-04 Approving Issuance of
Certain Bonds or Notes by Robbins Hose Company No. 1 of Dover, Delaware. During their Regular
meeting of June 11, 2018, members of Council deferred this item to allow time to review the
revisions presented by Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer.
Ms. Peddicord advised that Resolution No. 2018-04 had been revised to reflect the amount of
$635,300. She noted that staff was working with a local bank on the closing documents, and she
estimated that the fire apparatus would be delivered in the middle of July.
Public Hearing
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing closed.
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Mr. Hare moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2018-04. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Neil and Resolution No. 2018-04 was unanimously adopted, as follows:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVING ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS OR
NOTES BY THE ROBBINS HOSE NO. 1 OF DOVER, DELAWARE
WHEREAS, the Robbins Hose Company No. 1 of Dover, Delaware (the "Company") is a fire
company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware; and
WHEREAS, the Company has provided and continues to provide firefighting services to an area
within the City of Dover, Delaware (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, the Company has advised the City that the Company proposes to issue up to
$ 635,300.00 of bonds or notes of the Company (the "Bonds") for the purpose of financing a portion
of the costs of a new 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper/Engine thereon for the Company (the "Project”);
and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Company that the interest on the Bonds qualify for exclusion from
gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Sections 103 and 150
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 103 and 147 of the Code, interest on the Bonds will not qualify
for exclusion from gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes unless the
issuance of the Bonds is approved by the applicable elected representative of a governmental unit
with which the Company has entered into an agreement, after a public hearing to consider the
issuance of the Bonds has been conducted, following reasonable public notice; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Company previously entered into an Agreement (the "Agreement")
pursuant to which the Company agreed, among other things, to provide exclusive firefighting
services to the City; and
WHEREAS, notice of the requisite public hearing was published in the Delaware State News, a
newspaper of general circulation in the City, and on June 11, 2018, the City Council of the
City of Dover conducted a public hearing on behalf of the Company for the purpose of considering
the issuance of the Bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Issuer hereby resolves and declares its intent
under Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2 to issue its bonds (the “Bonds”) to finance the capital costs of
the Project, together with costs of issuance and reasonably required reserves, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The maximum principal amount of Bonds expected to be issued to finance the Project is
$635,300.00.
2. Pending issuance of the Bonds, the Issuer may finance the Project with other funds which
will be reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds, provided that (a) the Bonds shall not be
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used to reimburse any expenditure paid more than 60 days prior to the present date; (b) the
Bonds shall not be issued more than 18 months after the later of (i) the date of the first
expenditure to be reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds, or (ii) the date the Project is
placed in service; and (c) in no event may the Bonds be issued more than three years after
the date of the first expenditure to be reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds; and
provided further that the limitations of this paragraph 2 shall not apply to qualified
“preliminary expenditures” as permitted by Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2(f).
3. Issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to documentation acceptable to the officers of the
Issuer providing for payment of principal, interest, and redemption price of the Bonds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Dover, Delaware, for the sole
purpose of qualifying the interest payable on the Bonds of the Company for exclusion from the gross
income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 103 of the Code,
does hereby approve the issuance of bonds or notes by the Company in a maximum aggregate
principal amount of up to $635,300.00 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the
Project, provided, that such bonds or notes shall be an obligation of the Company and shall never
be a debt of the City and the City shall not be liable for any payment on such bonds or notes.
ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 12, 2018
The Council Committee of the Whole met on June 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with
Council President Slavin presiding. Members of Council present were
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole (departed at 7:11 p.m. and returned
at 7:12 p.m.), Mr. Polce (departed at 7:09 p.m. and returned at 7:10 p.m.), and
Mr. Lindell (departed at 7:24 p.m. and returned at 7:25 p.m.). Mr. Lewis and
Mr. Hare were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also absent. Civilian members
present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Caldwell and Dr. Warfield (Parks,
Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Mrs. Doyle (Utility), and Mr. Shevock
and Dr. Stewart (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Garfinkel (Safety
Advisory and Transportation) and Ms. Scarborough (Utility) were absent.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with
Chairman Sudler presiding.
Presentation - Summer in the Parks
Mrs. Margery Cyr, Library Director, stated that it is no secret that the ability to read
is one of the keys to a successful life and is surely the key to success in school. She
advised that public libraries around the world work hard at preventing the summer
slide, which is a phenomenon that occurs to elementary and middle school students
when they stop reading during the summer. Mrs. Cyr stated that the Dover Public
Library offers opportunities for reading and engagement during the summer;
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however, they have worried about changes in today's environment, which make
visiting the library on a regular basis difficult for many families. She explained that
they struggle with creating a plan to bring library services out into the community for
the benefit of those who need the services most, but can't get there for one reason or
another. Mrs. Cyr stated that the Parks and Recreation Department is blessed with
33 City parks and they have long wished for an opportunity to bring active
programming into the parks during the summer, but had been challenged with limited
resources to do so. She informed members that last winter, the Library and Parks and
Recreation Department met to discuss how to meet these needs with the limited
resources of both departments and staff agreed to collaborate on a project called
Tuesday in the Park.
Mrs. Cyr reviewed a flier regarding Tuesday in the Park, explaining that on Tuesdays,
beginning June 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., the Library and the Parks and Recreation
Department will offer programs that combine reading enrichment and physical
activities. She noted that the programs would take place at Mallard Pond Park,
Dover New Street Park, and Dover Park, and children, youth and families are
encouraged to participate.
Mrs. Cyr stated that the Dover Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) has struggled with
some of the same issues for service that the Library and Parks and Recreation
Department are facing. She reviewed a flier regarding Upcoming Dover P.A.L.
Events, noting that on Fridays, beginning July 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., the Police
Athletic League will offer physical activity and fun for all ages. Mrs. Cyr stated that
the Friday P.A.L. events would be held at People's Church, Dover Park, Mayfair
Park, and Schutte Park.
Mrs. Cyr informed members that the Library, Parks and Recreation Department, and
Dover P.A.L. are very excited about this opportunity to bring events for families into
the parks this summer. She expressed her hope that members would join them in the
parks and help them spread the word about this amazing opportunity for the
community.
Mr. Neil indicated that he thought this was a terrific set-up of programs throughout
the entire City that would be spectacular for the entire community. He expressed his
hope that the word gets out and that the crowds come, noting that he thinks the
people will enjoy it.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Cyr stated that she would be happy to email the
fliers to members in PDF and jpeg formats, so they can use them however they want
to.
Referring to the reading enrichment program at 11:00 a.m. at Dover Park, Mr. Sudler
asked what accommodations would be made if it rains, noting that there is no center.
Responding, Mrs. Cyr explained that all of the programs are outside at all of the
parks, and the only park that has an inside facility is Schutte Park, which will be used
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for a P.A.L. event. She noted that all of the events are subject to the weather and they
do have lots of pop-up tents that they are planning to take with them. Mrs. Cyr stated
that they have an opportunity to move some of them into the Library; however, that
is not really ideal because the purpose is to bring the events out into the community.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
Annexation Request - 3074 North DuPont Highway, Owned by Jesse L. Allen
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the Petition to
Annex and Rezone Property located at 3074 North DuPont Highway, owned by
Jesse L. Allen. She explained that although the annexation has being going through
the appropriate process as contained within the Code, she wanted to clarify the
comments provided by the Public Works Department regarding the water and sewer
availability for the site. Mrs. Duca stated that she is not aware of what the applicant
or owner intends to utilize the property for, or the basis of their request for wanting
to annex into the City. She advised that the site is not currently provided public
water and sewer. Mrs. Duca explained that City of Dover water and sewer are
available within 200 feet of the property and the Delaware Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) would not typically allow onsite
water and sewer within that proximity. She advised that installation of City services
would require approval from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
to bore under Route 13. Mrs. Duca stated that DelDOT does not want utilities in
their rights-of-way any longer; therefore, this would require a special approval from
DelDOT.
Mrs. Duca informed members that due to the fact that it would have to be bored and
the County force main, which is already having issues, lies in the median, there will
have to be particular caution and requirements and it would be highly unlikely that
they would be able to obtain gravity sewer, which means they would need grinder
pump connection. She explained that, depending on what they want to utilize the site
for, they may need a two-inch connection for a standard usage or, if they are building
a larger building or if the use of the building would require a sprinkler system, as per
the Fire Marshal, that could require an eight-inch main to be run across. Mrs. Duca
stated that the tentative costs at this point to provide service only to the property,
which would be born by the applicant, would be $85,000 for the sewer and a two-
inch line connection or $100,000 if an eight-inch line.
Mrs. Duca noted that, through Kent County, Tidewater provides sewer and water to
residences to the east and they also have an interconnection from the City through
Wilmington University to provide supplemental water to that area if needed.
Mrs. Duca advised that the closest water and sewer on the east side that is the City’s,
is at Wilmington University, explaining that there is water at Wilmington University
and they have a pump station that is City owned but associated with that site because
there is no gravity sewer. She stated that there is also a force main near the Wawa
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which serves the Wawa and other properties south; however, based upon an analysis
that was done when the Sonic went in prior to the Starbucks, that force main is pretty
much at a capacity and would not be able to receive additional flow. Mrs. Duca
explained that the distances to either location on the east side of the highway are
greater than 600 feet and would most likely have to run in the right-of-way, which
would require DelDOT approval and also be very expensive, similarly to crossing the
highway.
Mrs. Duca stated that these are items that Council and the applicant may want to
consider as part of the overall annexation because it may affect what is proposed for
the site.
Mr. Neil indicated that he thought that this annexation request seemed premature
unless these issues are worked out. He asked if it made any sense to proceed with the
annexation, unless the owner wants the property annexed without the availability of
water and sewer. Responding, Mrs. Duca explained this was why Public Works
Department staff recommended that the applicant should probably review this
information to determine if this is still a path forward that they would like,
particularly if their original intent was to receive City water and sewer. She noted
that for commercial properties it is typically the developer’s responsibility to provide
the water and sewer to their property. Mrs. Duca stated that the City does not provide
individual service at its expense and if the City wanted to expand service to the east
side of the highway, it would be much more expensive than what's proposed here and
would also go into Tidewater districts.
Mr. Neil asked how the Committee should proceed with this request other than a
motion to defer it until such time as the applicant can resolve the issues that
Mrs. Duca has reviewed. Responding, Mr. Cole advised that no action was required
by the Committee at this time. Mrs. Duca stated that this was informative and that
it was her belief that this information was being provided to the applicant since it is
scheduled for consideration by the Development Advisory Committee and Planning
Commission, and would also be coming back to City Council for consideration at a
future meeting.
Mr. Slavin noted that, as a matter of procedure, the proper action would be for the
Committee to move this matter forward with no recommendation, which would allow
the normal annexation process to continue.
The Committee recommended moving the annexation request forward with no
recommendation.
During the Council meeting, Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development,
advised that a number of issues and concerns were raised during the Committee meeting; however,
members felt that the annexation request should move forward through the process. He noted that,
during its meeting of June 18, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
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annexation with the proposed C-4 (Highway Commercial) zone. Mr. Hugg advised that the
annexation request was scheduled for a public hearing before City Council on July 9, 2018.
Mr. Anderson expressed concerns with the cost of extending utilities to the property. Responding,
Mr. Hugg stated that the applicant was fully aware of those limitations and the potential cost, noting
that they were discussed during the Planning Commission meeting. He noted that the applicant also
understands that annexation does not guarantee that utilities would be provided by the City.
Mr. Hugg advised that, if the property is annexed, the owner may continue to use the onsite well and
septic system as long as they continue to meet the Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control’s (DNREC) requirements. He stated that if, at some point, the property
owner needs or wants public water or sewer, his options are then either to allow the City to plan to
extend to those facilities or, potentially, if the City is not at a position where it wishes to extend the
utilities for a single customer, Tidewater Utilities is nearby and it is potentially feasible for him to
access those utilities as well.
Mr. Cole moved to forward the request through the process. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Neil and carried with Mr. Anderson voting no.
Evaluation of Bids - Delaware Tech Pump Station Replacement
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the Delaware Tech Pump Station
Replacement.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Teal Construction, Inc., for the City of
Dover Delaware Tech Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid #18-0025PW, for the
amount of $355,118.
Mr. Sudler asked what the second lowest bid was and what the variation in the
service would be between the two (2) contractors. Responding, Mrs. Duca stated that
the second lowest bid was from George & Lynch, Inc. in the amount of $446,710.00
and, since these were bids, all of the contractors evaluated met all of the bidders
qualifications and these are based upon price.
Mr. Neil applauded staff, noting that he had observed that all of the bids being
considered by the Committee during the meeting came in under budget, with the
exception of one. He stated that he thought that this fit into the comprehensive plan
of what the City is supposed to be doing in terms of these structures.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Teal Construction, Inc., for the
City of Dover Delaware Tech Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid #18-0025PW, for the
amount of $355,118, as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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Evaluation of Bids - North State Street Water Main Replacement
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the North State Street Water Main
Replacement.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Gateway Construction, Inc., for the City
of Dover North State Street Water Main Replacement Project, Bid #18-0028PW, for
the amount of $163,480.
Mr. Anderson asked how many recent contracts the City had with Gateway
Construction, Inc. Responding, Mrs. Duca stated that the City had a few contracts
with Gateway Construction, Inc. over the years, on various types of projects. She
noted that they do all kinds of work and, for the most part, they had been responsive.
Mr. Sudler thanked staff for their insight, noting that he thought it was a good call to
assess and address this future problematic situation.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Gateway Construction, Inc., for
the City of Dover North State Street Water Main Replacement Project, Bid #18-0028PW, for
the amount of $163,480, as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Evaluation of Bids - Silver Lake Pump Station Replacement
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the Silver Lake Pump Station
Replacement. She noted that it is the second of the three pump stations that are part
of the Revolving Loan Fund package that the Department has been working on.
Mrs. Duca advised that this pump station has exceeded its useful life and there will
be some capacity adjustments, which will be funded through the impact fee reserves.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Teal Construction, Inc., for the City of
Dover Silver Lake Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid #18-0026PW, for the
amount of $422,338.
Mr. Sudler asked Mrs. Duca for her opinion regarding why a lot of the bids were now
coming in under budget. In response, Mrs. Duca stated that two (2) of the key factors
that staff deals with relating to the bids are the time of year when they bid them out
in relation to construction work, and the overall types of work being done in the area.
In regard to the time of year, she explained that there can be a variation of price if
contractors are already knee deep in projects and it would cost more for them to
mobilize more crews to get these jobs done. Mrs. Duca, referring to the types of
work being done in the area, stated that if there are lulls with private work on the
utility side, the City could get better prices on jobs. She advised members that staff
has found that they can often get better prices by bidding a combination of projects
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out at the same time because contractors will be able to anticipate getting more work
and be able to book their time better. Mrs. Duca reminded members that they had
previously bid the Bradford Street and William Street water main replacement in the
same bid. She stated that it is about trying to find appropriate combinations and
keeping an eye on the market at the same time.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Teal Construction, Inc., for the
City of Dover Silver Lake Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid #18-0026PW, for the
amount of $422,338, as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Evaluation of Bids - Walker Woods Pump Station Replacement
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the Walker Woods Pump Station
Replacement. She noted that it is the third of the three pump stations that are part of
the Revolving Loan Fund package that the Department has been working on.
Mrs. Duca advised that this is the remaining infrastructure item that the City retained
after the redevelopment of the Walker Woods development that started a couple of
years ago.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Teal Construction, Inc., for the City of
Dover Walker Woods Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid #18-0027PW, for the
amount of $525,000.
The Committee recommended approval of 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.
Evaluation of Bids - Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the Water Treatment Plant Process
Improvements. She noted that there were concerns about the efficiency of being able
to remove iron magnesia and that type of thing out of the shallow wells because this
is the unconfined aquifer, and explained that the upgrades will improve the overall
efficiency of the Plant.
Mrs. Duca reminded members that the design for the upgrades went through a value
engineering assessment through White Marsh, which was previously approved by the
Committee and Council. She advised that, taking into account the operational
requirements of the City of Dover, it was determined that this is the most appropriate
design, although it is more expensive than originally thought before the design was
complete. Mrs. Duca explained that the City Manager had included these funds
within the budget, starting next year and it would also be partially funding through
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a loan from the Revolving Fund. She stated that, at this point, with the appropriate
planning, staff was within the budget requirements for this project and would be able
to proceed with the loan as required. Mrs. Duca informed members that this project
is expected to take over the next year or so to complete.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Johnston Construction Company for the
Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements, Bid #18-0014PW, for the amount of
$5,972,851.
Mr. Anderson asked what was meant by the note that Bearing Construction and
Johnston Construction Company provided extensions of their bids. Responding,
Mrs. Duca explained that when the City originally put this project out to bid, the
contractors had to hold the price for 90 days; however, due to the fact that the City
wanted to go through the Value Engineering Assessment to make sure we were on
the right track, we had to ask the contractors if they would hold their bid prices for
a longer period of time. She stated that not all of the contractors held their prices but
the final selection was made from those who did.
Mr. Polce noted that he understood that the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
is a federal-state partnership and match, and asked if there is a maximum allocation
request that the City can make for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. In
response, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised members that there probably
is a maximum allocation; however, the City is evidently not exceeding it because the
Water Advisory Committee reviews this and tells the City whether or not they are
eligible for funds, and they authorized these funds.
Mr. Sudler stated that he wanted to personally thank those contractors who held their
bid, explaining that, as a contractor, he knows that contractors really do not want to
hold a bid price because materials go up, and there are all kinds of variables when it
comes to a bid.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Johnston Construction Company
for the Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements, Bid #18-0014PW, for the amount of
$5,972,851, as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Evaluation of Proposals - Puncheon Run Wastewater Engineering
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of proposals for the Puncheon Run Wastewater
Engineering. Mrs. Duca explained that this is one (1) of the City’s larger pump
stations and has a grit removal system that takes care of some of the solids and other
inappropriate matter that is located within the wastewater stream.
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Staff recommended awarding the contract to Pennoni Associates for the Puncheon
Run Wastewater Engineering, Bid #18-0023PW, for the amount of $47,900.
Mr. Sudler asked what the difference in the life span was for the current system
versus the proposed new system. Responding, Mrs. Duca explained that part of the
design is to provide the proposal on the new system. She stated that, in general, most
things that they can choose from today have a better life span than what would have
been put in the station 30 years ago. Mrs. Duca advised that one (1) of the key
components of the design is testing the waste stream to see if there are any particular
components that need to be taken into consideration for the materials that are used
as part of the design, for instance, if something could be more corrosive, that could
jeopardize the life span.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Pennoni Associates for the
Puncheon Run Wastewater Engineering, Bid #18-0023PW, for the amount of $47,900, as
recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
Evaluation of Proposals - Water Treatment Plant Construction Support
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of proposals for the Water Treatment Plant
Construction Support. She explained that construction support is required because
the level of the project being performed is outside the background of most of the
City’s inspection staff and with the complexity of this station, staff would like people
who are proficient in this area to make sure the construction is done properly and
inspected.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Duffield Associates for the Construction
Support related to the Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements, Bid
#18-0018PW, for the amount of $298,500.
Mr. Polce noted that the $7M budget for this project included the construction phase
and construction support phase. He stated that $7M seemed great and asked how the
City was generating these budgeted numbers and whether they were benchmarked
accordingly. Responding, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that this
project was originally budgeted for $2.7M and they had gone through the State
Revolving Loan Fund for approval of that budget. She explained that when they got
the engineering estimates, it was up to $6M. Mrs. Mitchell informed members that
staff was able to divert $2M from the Wastewater Fund budget that had been
budgeted for a water tower for the west side of Dover for which they were never able
to get easements, and they received approval to increase the State Revolving Fund
loan to $4M. She stated that the loan was for $4M and the rest of the funding was
coming from the Water/Sewer Fund, impact fees, etc.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Duffield Associates for the
Construction Support related to the Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements, Bid
#18-0018PW, for the amount of $298,500, as recommended by the Committee. The motion was
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.
Discussion - Fiscal Year 2018 Audit Program
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed a presentation entitled “Auditor’s
Responsibility for Communicating with Audit Committee,” dated June 12, 2018.
Mr. Polce stated that it was his assumption that the City did compliance audits as
well as financial audits and asked what the typical audit requests were. In response,
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, stated that for the financial audit, the auditors
will audit the City for compliance with internal controls and those types of things.
She noted, however, that they will not do compliance audits for grant funds or those
types of things. Mrs. Mitchell stated that the City does not have a State auditor's
office compliance audit. She advised that they will audit any grants that are greater
than a certain threshold, which she believes was currently $750,000, and if the City
does not exceed that threshold, it will not have an audit. Mrs. Mitchell stated that the
City did not have an audit the past couple of years because it did not exceed that
threshold, noting that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund is
only approximately $300,000. She advised the revolving fund loans are partly
federal monies and, due to the size of the loans, the City would see audits in the
future.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the report.
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.
Proposed Amendments to Employee Handbook - City of Dover Personnel
Policy, Article VII - Ethical Conduct, Section 6 - Harassment and
Discrimination, Section 7 - Acceptable Use of Communications and Computer
Systems (New), Section 8 - Social Networking: Personal Online/Internet Content
Policy (New), and Section 9 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Guidelines (New)
Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Director of Human Resources, reviewed the proposed
amendments to the Employee Handbook - City of Dover Personnel Policy. She noted
that currently Section 6 - Harassment and Discrimination, was limited to one (1) line
and, in today’s market and employment field, it really needed to be enhanced
tremendously. Mrs. Hawkins stated that the proposed amendments provide very
good details of what to do if an employee is experiencing harassment and/or
discrimination within the work environment, including who to report it to, what will
happen once it's been reported, and the action that will be taken when the
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investigation is complete. Mrs. Hawkins advised that Section 7 - Acceptable Use of
Communications and Computer Systems, was a current City policy that is distributed
to all new employees and since she was brining forward other amendments for
consideration, she thought it was a good opportunity to include it in the Employee
Handbook - City of Dover Personnel Policy. In regard to Section 8 - Social
Networking: Personal Online/Internet Content Policy, Mrs. Hawkins explained that
this new section was very similar to what is currently implemented for officers by the
Police Department. She advised that this section basically states that employees need
to make it clear when they are on social websites that their opinions are not the
opinions of the City of Dover. She noted that the City is not restricting an
employee’s ability to communicate on social media; the City just wants them to
differentiate between personal thoughts and those of a City of Dover employee.
Mrs. Hawkins informed members that Section 9 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Guidelines, is a summary of the State law which was implemented by the State of
Delaware in 2014. She noted that this is already in place and adhered to in the City
and, like the Social Networking Policy, she thought it was the appropriate time to
bring it forward with these additional changes.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed amendments.
Mr. Sudler, referring to Section 8 - Social Networking: Personal Online/Internet
Content Policy, asked what tangible tool the City would use to measure achievement
in regard to the required regulation. He asked if there was an example to provide
employees of what is and is not acceptable, such as “Before I say anything, please
note, for the record, that this is my own personal opinion and not the opinion of the
City, although I am in a position with the City.” Responding, Mrs. Hawkins stated
that she did not include any examples in Section 8, explaining that it would basically
be self-reported or if someone happened to see someone else making inappropriate
comments and representing themself as a City of Dover employee, and not clearly
identifying that their comments are their own personal opinions, they would need to
report it so it could be investigated. Mr. Sudler expressed concern that people having
leeway to interpret the policy could lead to possible litigation and suggested the
inclusion of a clear and precise example to which everyone could refer. Mr. Slavin
stated that he would caution against using examples because then the examples
become the only thing that things are measured against; however, he noted that it was
Mrs. Hawkins decision as the Human Resources Director.
Mr. Anderson thanked Mrs. Hawkins, noting that he thought she had done a superb
job with the proposed amendments. He stated that he did not think the amendments
went too far on one side or the other, but seemed to bring clarity in modern times,
without infringing upon people’s daily lives. Mr. Anderson noted that he had one
concern with the word “morale” in subparagraph 3 of the proposed new Section
8. Social Networking: Personal Online/Internet Content Policy. He explained that
he thought that “morale” should be removed from the sentence “Could be reasonably
interpreted as having an adverse effect upon City morale, discipline, and operation
of the agency, safety of staff or perception of the public” because any supervisor
could interpret morale any way they want, including constructive criticism or venting
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on something important. Mr. Anderson noted that a lot of times problems are found
early because someone says something that happened in their daily lives; however,
people could be afraid to say anything if it’s interpreted that broadly.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend that the proposed new Section 8. Social
Networking: Personal Online/Internet Content Policy, subparagraph 3, be amended
to strike the word “morale.” The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil.
Mr. Neil stated that he thought that morale is subjective and was not sure how it
would be interpreted. He noted that he agreed with the rest of the amendments and
thought that staff did a marvelous job.
The Committee recommended that the proposed new Section 8. Social Networking:
Personal Online/Internet Content Policy, subparagraph 3, be amended to strike the
word “morale”.
The Committee recommended approval of the amendments to the Employee
Handbook - City of Dover Personnel Policy, as amended, and with the notation and
suggestions from Mr. Sudler.
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.
Proposed Amendments to Appendix B - Zoning
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised
members that the following three (3) proposed amendments to Appendix B - Zoning
of the Dover Code were part of an ongoing effort to address issues as staff works its
way through the zoning ordinance and the day-to-day application process. He
explained that these text amendments would ultimately be part of one (1) ordinance
amendment to make it more efficient in terms of recording the changes.
Text Amendment: Creation of IPM3 Zone (Industrial Park Manufacturing - Industrial
Aviation and Aeronautics Center)(MI-18-05) Amending Article 3 - District
Regulations, (New) Section 20B - Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone - Industrial
Aviation and Aeronautics Center (IPM3) and Section 24 - Planned Neighborhood
Design Option [(PND)]; Article 4 - Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, Section
4.16 - M, IPM Zones; Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations, Section 8 -
Performance Standards; and Article 12 - Definitions
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
background regarding the text amendments related to the creation of a new IPM3
Zone (Industrial Park Manufacturing - Industrial Aviation and Aeronautics Center),
which is intended primarily to permit businesses in aviation and aeronautics-related
industries. The proposed text amendments would also create bulk standards for the
new zone and make minor changes to the performance standards to ensure uses in the
IPM3 zone are covered under them.
Staff recommended adoption of the proposed amendments.
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Mr. Slavin stated that the date for the public hearing and final action was noted as
August 13, 2018; however, it would take place during the Regular Council Meeting
on August 27, 2018.
The Committee recommended adoption of the proposed amendments, as
recommended by staff.
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. (The First Reading of the
ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).
Text Amendment: Replacement of Maximum Parking Requirement (MI-18-06)
Amending Article 4 - Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, Section 4.15 - [C-3,
C-4, R-C, IO, and CPO Zones.] and Section 4.16 - M, IPM Zones; and Article 6 -
Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 3 - Required
Off-Street Parking Spaces
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
background regarding the text amendments related to removing the maximum
parking requirement. The proposed text amendments would remove the maximum
parking space limitation given in Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance, and replace it
with new maximum lot coverage limitations for several zones where excessive
parking lot size is of particular concern, including the C-3, C-4, RC, IPM, IPM-2, and
M Zones, which would limit the amount of impervious surface on the property.
Mr. Hugg advised members that these proposed amendments had been discussed
with the development community and they like it because it gives them the flexibility
to work with a broader standard.
Staff recommended adoption of the proposed amendments.
Mr. Slavin stated that the date for the public hearing and final action was noted as
August 13, 2018; however, it would take place during the Regular Council Meeting
on August 27, 2018.
The Committee recommended adoption of the proposed amendments, as
recommended by staff.
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. (The First Reading of the
ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).
Text Amendment: Vehicle Signs (MI-18-07) Amending Article 5 - Supplementary
Regulations, Section 4 - Supplementary Sign Regulations
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
background regarding the text amendments related to vehicle signs. The proposed
text amendment would give the city planner guidance on whether or not a vehicle
sign is permitted. Under current Code, vehicle signs are always permitted except
where the vehicle is inoperable or being used for the sole purpose of signage and the
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proposed amendments provide a list of criteria which the city planner may use to
determine if a vehicle is being used for the sole purpose of signage.
Staff recommended adoption of the proposed amendments.
Mr. Slavin stated that the date for the public hearing and final action was noted as
August 13, 2018; however, it would take place during the Regular Council Meeting
on August 27, 2018.
Mr. Sudler asked if there is a time frame that a vehicle can be parked or a time
tracking system. Responding, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner,
explained that staff looked at some examples and line 529 of the proposed text
amendments provides a series of criteria, which includes references to time, for
example, what is happening with the vehicle during normal business hours, and
whether it is regularly parked there. She advised that it does not include a specific
number of days or time frame because the series of criteria are what the city planner
would look to, to make a decision about whether or not it's being solely used as a
sign, and not having other functions such as delivery, etc. Mr. Sudler suggested that
a time track would add clarity.
Mr. Anderson expressed concern regarding these text amendments, explaining that
the 2012 amendments had addressed complaints from businesses regarding the City’s
sign regulations. He advised members that one of the intentions of the 2012
amendments to the sign ordinance was to ensure that people could promote their
businesses by allowing them to park vehicles where they can be seen, when the
vehicles are legitimately used for business deliveries and sales crew. Mr. Anderson
noted that it is not okay to put a sign on vehicle that is up on blocks, unregistered, or
inoperable, because then it is not legitimately being used for the business. He
expressed concern that these amendments may, inadvertently, be reversing the
previous amendments, noting that a lot of businesses, particularly small businesses,
had benefitted from not having to worry about where to park their vehicles when they
are trying to operate their businesses.
Mr. Anderson expressed concern that the proposed amendments did not specify how
many of the criteria are to be used, which could be confusing. He stated that he was
particularly concerned with lines 539-541 of the proposed text amendments, noting
that he thought that any vehicle that is wrapped would meet this criteria.
Mr. Anderson asked Mr. Hugg to explain the criteria and where a wrapped vehicle
would fit it.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that he could go back and look at
what happened in 2012 and why the particular language was stricken. He explained
that the intent of the proposed text amendments was not to prohibit someone who has
a legitimate business use of a vehicle with a sign on it from parking in front of their
business or legally parking anywhere. Mr. Hugg indicated that the intent is to
address vehicles that are used solely for signage, explaining that there are several
businesses in the area which are currently using vehicles for permanent directional
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signage. He advised that part of the problem is that many business owners do not
have the luxury of being able to park a vehicle in front of their business, so they have
to go through a very rigorous process to get business signs, while their neighbor can
essentially beat the system because they are able to park a vehicle out by the road.
Mr. Hugg stated that staff has tried to introduce judgment back into the ordinance in
regard to when a vehicle is clearly being used for signage and when it’s being used
for business purposes.
Mr. Anderson stated that he had definite concerns regarding lines 539-541 of the
proposed text amendments, especially when combined with lines 536-538, which
state that “...it is not necessary that any one of or all the listed criteria be present to
determine that the vehicle is inoperable or being used for the sole purpose of
displaying signage.” He asked for an explanation to alleviate his concerns.
Mr. Sudler noted that a great example of a stationary vehicle used to promote a
business was the large vehicle at Mission BBQ, which is rarely moved and he had
observed parked on the grass several times and reported. He expressed concern that
when staff begins implementing these changes, other agencies may begin to
scrutinize how strict staff’s enforcement with Mission BBQ has been. Mr. Sudler
cautioned staff to make sure that the ordinance is enforced across the board.
Responding, Mr. Hugg noted that a local Mexican restaurant has a large truck that
is used as a sign and never moves, whereas Mission BBQ’s vehicle is at least a type
of utility vehicle. He explained that staff can issue a citation for a violation for
vehicles that are parked on the grass, regardless of signage.
Mr. Hugg explained that currently there were more than eight (8) businesses that he
was aware of that were using vehicles for signage and there is not a good mechanism
for staff to make an argument that they are being used solely for signage, unless the
vehicle is clearly inoperable.
Mr. Sudler noted that he had seen the Mission BBQ vehicle move and knew that they
used it because he had seen it smoking. Likewise, he stated that the Mexican
restaurant uses their vehicle for catering and is sometimes parked around the back of
the business. Mr. Sudler explained that the bottom line was that the City needed to
develop a concrete example to use across the board, so that individuals won’t feel
like they’re targeted or unfairly treated.
In response to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg advised that Kent County Tourism’s vehicle called
“The Villager” falls into a grey area. He explained that if it’s routinely moved or
used for some ongoing business purpose and not simply parked and left in the same
position, it would be allowable under these changes, however, it is one that could
arguably be considered a vehicle sign.
Mr. Shevock asked how it would be handled if Mission BBQ were to somehow lift
their vehicle on top of their building. Responding, Mr. Hugg advised that this would
not fall under these provisions because it would be considered a sign at that point,
which may or may not be permitted under the City’s sign ordinance. He explained
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that there are provisions regarding the size of signs, how they can be placed, the
number that can be on a building, etc. Mr. Hugg stated that he did not think that the
City would want to start allowing businesses to place vehicles on top of buildings,
which would create problems like he had seen in other parts of the country.
Mr. Anderson reiterated his concerns regarding the proposed text amendments,
noting that he believes business is good and being able to promote a business is a
good thing. He indicated that he thought that there were a number of areas of code
enforcement that the City was behind on, however, he did not think this was an area
that members needed to address to make the City better and more livable.
Mr. Anderson stated that businesses being able to prosper is a social benefit to the
City. He noted that part of the intent of the 2012 changes to the sign ordinance was
that staff would not be able to enforce it, except in extreme circumstances, and he
was happy to hear that the intent was being reached. Mr. Anderson stated that he
thought that many business owners and churches in the City would have legitimate
concerns with these proposed amendments.
Mr. Sudler stated that he agreed with Mr. Anderson that the City is open for business;
however, he explained that he did not think that the proposed amendments would
take the City backward. Mr. Sudler stated that he is a firm believer in regulations and
he thinks this is a good way to do it because a lot of the vehicles on the highway can
obstruct the vision of someone turning, which could create a traffic issue.
Mr. Neil noted that the ordinance was not being written in granite and, depending on
the public reaction, members can always go back and revisit it again.
Mr. Lindell echoed the sentiments of Mr. Sudler and Mr. Neil. He stated that he
thought that there was an obvious issue which the Planning Department was trying
to address. Mr. Lindell noted that Council still had time to review and make
adjustments to these proposed amendments prior to adoption of the ordinance and,
even if Council adopts them, changes can be made if issues and complaints arise. He
explained that his is the process of governing, you see an issue, you try to deal with
it, if other issues arise from that, you deal with them as they come.
The Committee recommended adoption of the proposed amendments, as
recommended by staff.
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. (The First Reading of the
ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
(All Members of All Committees)
The Council Committee of the Whole met with Council President Slavin presiding.
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Update on 2019 Comprehensive Plan Project
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, and
Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed a presentation entitled
“City of Dover, Delaware, 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Project Update June 2018.”
Members were provided with a copy of the City of Dover 2019Comprehensive Plan
Survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2YPJPV2. In addition to the
survey, members were asked to complete an evaluation of the implementation of the
2008 Comprehensive Plan using the charts entitled “Evaluation of 2008 Goals and
Recommendations.”
Mr. Sudler noted that there were constituents on Queen Street who were interested
in the comprehensive development plan for that area. He noted that there is housing
for the local institutions, including Wesley College or Delaware State University,
etc., and the owners of property in the area around 101 North Queen Street asked him
to look into the comprehensive objectives for that area. Responding, Mr. Hugg stated
that he would be glad to review this information with Mr. Sudler. Mr. Hugg noted
that he had failed to mention that staff had identified five (5) target zones downtown
in which major activities may take place, one (1) of which he is referring to as the
new neighborhoods, which are basically located in the general area north and south
of Division Street, where the City is working with the National Council on
Agricultural Life and Labor Research Fund, Inc. (NCALL), Habitat for Humanity,
and Restoring Central Dover. He indicated that they would welcome the opportunity
to share what they are thinking and to receive input from these property owners as
well. Mr. Sudler stated that they really want to know what the City is planning so
they can tailor their plans around that and know what is and isn’t permissible. He
noted that he would contact Mr. Hugg to schedule a meeting.
Mr. Polce noted that the data is critically important to this process. He expressed
concern that the survey would be collecting non-identifiable data, since this would
increase the probability for duplication of survey responses. Mr. Polce cautioned
against dispersing the survey using Survey Monkey and in paper format because it
would dilute the data and have an impact on what staff hopes to achieve. Referring
to the survey questions, Mr. Polce noted that there were some inconsistencies with
the way the questions were framed that could inherently have biases. He indicated
that everyone must be mindful on how data influences their decisions as policy
makers and stake holders, and encouraged them to take another look at what data
they’re trying to collect, how they’re collecting it and how it’s going to shape the
proposal. In response, Mr. Hugg explained that they were using the same survey that
had been used in 2003 and 2008 to ascertain if there are any trends. He noted that he
is not a great believer in open ended surveys but hopefully they will provide
reaffirmation or indicate a change regarding the top ten issues.
Mr. Anderson noted that many other municipalities similar in size to Dover bring in
firms to help complete their comprehensive plans and asked if the City was doing it
all in-house. Responding, Mr. Hugg stated that the City had purchased the
professional version of Survey Monkey, which provided a lot of opportunities and
had some assistance from Strongpoint Marketing; however, the majority of the work
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was being done in-house. He explained that the City already has a good plan, so they
can take the time to refine it, instead of reinventing the wheel. Mr. Hugg indicated
that the five (5) staff members in the Planning Department ought to know enough
about the community or people who they can ask about the community to complete
the project in-house, so paying someone from outside the City would not be the right
way to go.
Mr. Anderson suggested, from a marketing point of view, that the City may want to
consider moving away from using the word “target” and instead using a term like
dream or dreaming zones. He noted that this was one of the more frequent
statements he had heard in the neighborhoods.
Mr. Hugg expressed his thanks to the staff involved in the Comprehensive Plan
project, noting that they are a great group.
Mr. Slavin reminded all Council and civilian Committee members of the mandatory
ethics training being held on June 26, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Sudler moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by
Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS EXEMPTION REPORT -
MAY 29, 2018
The Board of Assessment Appeals reconvened at 1:00 pm, by Chairman William
Garfinkel. Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, Board
Members Tom Burns, James Galvin, Todd Stonesifer as well as City Deputy
Solicitor William W Pepper Sr., Esquire. Staff present were City Assessor Cheryl A.
Bundek and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
Exemptions
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
Locations: Exempt Request:
26 N New Street $ 11,000
120 N Kirkwood Street $ 10,800
18 N New Street $ 66,300
15 N New Street $106,800
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request for the above referenced properties was submitted to the
Assessor's Office.
Once these properties are complete and the ownership is transferred, the properties
will be added back to the tax rolls. (As a supplemental billing)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Mr. Simpson, Executive Director, was present for the hearing.
Mr. Simpson explained that 18 and 15 N New Street are scheduled for demolition,
permits have been applied for and approved. The structure on 26 N New Street has
already been demolished and 120 N Kirkwood Street was purchased as a vacant lot.
He assured the board that all 4 lots would rebuild by the end of 2019.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor what the City's recommendations are, at
which time Mrs. Bundek replied that the organization meets all criteria to be exempt
and has been approved for exemptions in the past.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to approve the exemption for the four (4) properties,
which was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
NCALL
Locations: Exempt Request
20 N Kirkwood Street $55,300
22 N Kirkwood Street $39,900
26 N Kirkwood Street $30,500
28 N Kirkwood Street $26,000
43 S Kirkwood Street $48,700
45 S Kirkwood Street $52,500
20 S Queen Street $35,800
60 S Queen Street $35,600
18 S Queen St. $12,000
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request for the above referenced properties was submitted to the
Assessor's Office.
Once these properties are complete and the ownership is transferred, the properties
will be added back to the tax rolls. (As a supplemental billing)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Patricia Kelleher, Real Estate Development Manager was present for the hearing.
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Ms. Kelleher told the board that the organization is an Affordable Housing Agency
and has been in Dover since 1942. She also talked about their project called
"Restoring Central Dover", which is a community development project focusing on
revitalizing Dover's Central Core. Part of this project is to build affordable housing
for "First Time Home Buyers". With this being a new project, the organization has
closed on two homes this past year and is nearing the end of construction on others.
The organization recently purchased these nine (9) properties to really make an
impact on the community. Ms. Kelleher told the board that the City of Dover has
been very supportive, she also mentioned that the "Restoring Central Dover" has
been used as a basis for the City's DDD application.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the status of these properties is.
Ms. Kelleher told the board that the buildings were boarded up after the organization
purchased them, that asbestos has been removed and that all should be demolished
within two (2) to three (3) weeks. She also told the board that her organization is
working closely with CDHFH, revitalizing Downtown Dover.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if the organization was holding the mortgages for the
properties they sold, at which time Ms. Kelleher told him, that they do not.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor what the City's recommendations are, at
which time Mrs. Bundek replied that the organization meets all criteria to be exempt
and has been approved for exemptions in the past.
Mr. Stonesifer asked to be recused from the vote.
Mr. Barnes wanted to know when all nine (9) properties would be ready to go back
on the market. Ms. Kelleher told him, that they all should be done in approximately
twenty-four (24) months.
Mr. Burns made the motion to go with the cities recommendation to exempt the
properties. Mr. Galvin seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 (1 recusal).
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and that a
certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Brandywine Valley SPCA Inc.
Location Exempt Request
1757 Horsepond Road $76,600
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
This property was originally owned by Kent County Prevention Cruelty Animals; sold to a
private owner in 2012. It was tax exempt until the July 2012 billing. It has been purchased
by Brandywine Valley SPCA Inc. in May 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
Laura Page, Community Engagement Manager for the organization was present for the
hearing.
She started the hearing by going over the history of the organization, which has been around
for almost 90 years, operation in Pennsylvania. The organization is currently providing pet
care for at risk families in Pennsylvania as well as the whole state of Delaware. Ms. Page
explained that there currently is a charge for boarding if an animal is retained by the
organization which is the reason they purchased this property, so pets may be held there until
their owners can pick them up. The organization has received a grant in the amount of
$300,000 to help with renovations. The organization also helps families who struggle to feed
their pets with free pet food, pet items such as cat litter as well as free vet care.
Ms. Page told the board that the organization recently had a free vaccination clinic on The
Green in Dover, because they did not have a facility in the area, at which time, approximately
1,600 pets where vaccinated. The organization also offers free or low-cost spay and neuter
services to low income families.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor what the City's position is, she replied that the city
has no position other than that this property had been exempt in the past.
Mr. Galvin asked how many animals the facility was going to be able to hold? Ms. Page said,
that she would not be able to tell until the necessary renovation had been made.
Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the exemption, which was seconded by Mr. Galvin.
Motion carried 4-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Dover Church of Christ
Location Exempt Request
1156 S Governors Avenue $163,600
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor's Office.
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No information was provided during the 2017 Exempt Audit. Pilgrim Holiness
Church did not respond to our requests. This property was Exempt prior to the audit.
When the bills were sent out this year, we were notified that this should in fact be
under Church of Christ. Kent County Assessment did some research and informed
us that they made the name change to Dover Church of Christ.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
No one was present for the hearing. Therefore, the board waited a while to discuss
the exempt request. After it was apparent that nobody from the organization would
show, the board proceeded to discuss the request.
The Assessor went over the background and analysis.
Mr. Stonesifer asked if the property was exempt with Kent County, Mrs. Bundek told
him that it was.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if notification had been mailed to the church.
Mrs. Bundek explained that a notification letter had been mailed via Certified Mail
- Return Receipt Requested but had not been signed for. She told the board that the
letter was returned to the office. She also mentioned that an email was sent to the
minister of the church informing him of the date and time of the meeting.
Chairman Garfinkel pointed out that there seems to be a pattern, because nobody
responded to the letters mailed during the 2016 Exempt Audit. Mrs. Bundek
explained that the owner of record at that time was Pilgrim Holiness Church and that
the minister told her during a visit to the office, that he did not open those letters
because they were not addressed to him.
Mr. Burns asked if the property had been exempted in the past, which it had been up
until the 2016 Audit.
Mr. Stonesifer asked if the taxes had been paid. Mrs. Bundek told him that they are
not paid yet, because the church is waiting for the outcome of the hearing.
Chairman Garfinkel suggested to deny the exempt request, because nobody from the
church was present for the hearing. He suggested to wait for the church to appeal to
Council.
Mr. Stonesifer disagreed, he felt the board had information to discuss and should
make a ruling on this.
The Deputy City Solicitor pointed out that the property should be exempt, because
it falls within the Delaware Code.
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Mr. Burns made the motion that the exemption should be continues, Mr. Galvin
seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-1.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
The Salvation Army
Location Exempt Request
1278 Forrest Avenue $1,462,700
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor's Office.
The Salvation Army purchased this property in January 2015. They have paid taxes
on this property since they've owned it.
This property is exempt with Kent County.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
No one was present for the hearing. Therefore, the board waited a while to discuss
the exempt request. After it was apparent that nobody from the organization would
show, the board proceeded to discuss the request.
The Assessor went over the background and analysis.
Mr. Stonesifer asked for Mr. Peppers opinion, who told the board that in his opinion
the property should be exempt.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to accept the exempt request which was seconded
by Mr. Burns.
Motion carried 4-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Wilmington University
Location Exempt Request
3282 N DuPont Hwy. $12,237,700
3282 N DuPont Hwy. (Rear) $ 6,247,700
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
It was requested by some members of Council to verify the exemption status.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Present were: Bill Manning, Attorney; Heather O'Connell, Vice President and CFO;
Christian Trowbridge, General Council; and Andy Lugan, responsible for everything
Real Estate.
Mr. Manning told the City that the University had been exempt from taxes since
2006. He mentioned that in 2016 the University received paperwork from the City
of Dover regarding an exempt audit. The paperwork was filled out and returned as
requested by the City.
Mr. Manning was wondering if it was something in the questionnaire, which
prompted the board to request a hearing with the University.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if any of the buildings on the campus were not used for
educational purposes.
Mr. Manning explained that there are three (3) buildings on the property, one of those
buildings is used for storage and that the other two are used for classes. He also
mentioned that the University does rent some rooms to other non-profit organizations
for educational purposes only. He offered to provide information regarding the
organizations who rented, when and how much they paid in rental fees.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if the Assessor had any questions, she had none.
Mr. Pepper, Esq. was asked if he had any comments, at which time he told the board
that the University is clearly entitled to the exemption.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion no action be taken, which was seconded by
Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Calvary Baptist Church of Dover
Location Exempt Request
2285 Forrest Ave. $1,881,800
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
It was requested by some members of Council to verify the exemption status.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Leon Battle, Chairman of the Trustee Board, was present.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the property was used for.
Mr. Battle told the board that the congregation bought this piece of land to build a
new church.
Mr. Burns asked if construction would begin soon? Mr. Battle explained that
construction would not start for a couple more years, because the church is still
raising money.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if the church was renting the property to a farmer for
farming.
Mr. Battle told the board that the land has been rented to the farmer they purchased
it from until last year.
Mr. Burns wanted to know if the congregation currently owns a church.
Mr. Battle told him that their current church is located on Queen Street.
Mr. Burns was questioning why a small church would buy a 76-acre lot to build a
church they have no money for?
Mr. Galvin pointed out that this piece of land is zoned R10.
Mr. Battle told the board that the church did attempt to start building on the lot
approximately ten (10) years ago but could not start because the loan did not go
through.
Mr. Galvin went over the permits listed on the property record card, verifying that an
attempt had been made.
Mr. Burns asked the city solicitor about his opinion.
Mr. Pepper, Esq. explained that the property is currently not held by way of
investment. He pointed out that the cost for a $4,000,000 church would be quite
substantial.
Chairman Garfinkel asked Mr. Pepper Esq. if the property should be exempt if the
church is not using it for income property. In Chairman Garfinkel's opinion the
church should keep record of when the land is farmed by the farmer and how much
was paid in rental fees.
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Mr. Pepper Esq. told the board that the property cannot be used for profit, but the
income from the farming could be used to help maintain the land, because the
property is located within the City of Dover city limits and would be subject to the
City's maintenance code and would be required to be cut up to 4-5 times a year,
which could be quite substantial for a lot that size.
Mr. Burns asked Mr. Pepper Esq., if the property was not held by way of investment
and is owned by a church it should be exempt. Mr. Pepper replied with a yes.
Mr. Burns asked Mr. Battle if it was the intent of the church to raise money to build
a new church, he also pointed out the that the congregation has 2 pieces of collateral
one being the vacant land the other one the Church on Queen Street. Mr. Battle told
the board that they are still in the process of raising money.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exemption which was seconded by
Mr. Stonesifer.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Delaware State University
Location Exempt Request
1200 N DuPont Hwy (portion) $235,893,000 (portion)
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
It was requested by some members of Council to verify the exemption status.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Robert Shrove, Vice President and Denese Lindsey AVP for Finance
Ms. Lindsey explained that the property in question is part of the University's tillable
land, which is used for overflow parking for some of the University's major events
such as graduations and football games. The lot is also used twice a year for race
parking, plus tent sales for one of the car dealerships in the City of Dover. The money
raised at these events is used for the University's scholarship program.
Mr. Pepper asked for Ms. Lindsey to elaborate on the acreage required for the tillable
land.
Ms. Lindsey did not have specific numbers with her but did let the Board know of
other tillable pieces of land owned by the University.
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When asked by Mr. Pepper how long it has been since this piece of land has been
tilled, Ms. Lindsey explained that it has been approximately 15 year and went on by
explaining that the field is also used by the Field and Track team.
Mr. Burns asked if the IRS from 990 would show how much income this property
generated in 2017. Ms. Lindsey told him that it does.
Mr. Burns asked if the School had any plans on developing this land. Ms. Lindsey
told him that the school had thought about it a few years ago, but never did anything
with it.
Mr. Galvin asked if the decision not to build on this land was because the University
was required to have so many acres of tillable land. Ms. Lindsey was not sure what
the reason was.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if there is a requirement as to how many acres tillable land
the school owns, Ms. Lindsay said that there was, but she did not know how many
acres that would be. She offered to get that number to the board.
Mr. Burns asked if only the net income of the proceeds from the lot are going to the
Foundation and are they documented. Ms. Lindsey told the Board that these numbers
are documented and offered to provide the documents to the board. Mr. Burns wanted
to make sure that this property is used for the benefit of the students and not just used
as income producing property.
Mr. Galvin asked if there is a written agreement, Ms. Lindsey explained that this is
a practice and a written procedure.
Mr. Burns asked if the parking for Dover Downs and the tent sale for the car
dealership were long term. Ms. Lindsey told the board that they are not and that in
fact the revenue generated from the race parking has been going down substantially
in the last few years.
Mr. Burns made the motion to maintain the exemption which was seconded by
Mr. Stonesifer. Motion carried 4-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if a copy of the procedures could be emailed to the
Assessor's office.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-05 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UP TO $18,000,000
ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, advised that Resolution No. 2018-05 would authorize the
refunding of the 2008 Electric Revenue Bonds, noting that the City would recognize a savings of
approximately $2M.
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil, Resolution No. 2018-05 was unanimously
adopted, as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UP TO $18,000,000 ELECTRIC
REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 158, Volume 36, Laws of Delaware, as amended (the "City
Charter") and Chapter Ill, Volume 52, Laws of Delaware, as amended (collectively, the "Enabling
Acts"), the City of Dover (the "City") is authorized to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of
financing and refinancing improvements to its electric system; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Enabling Acts, the City adopted a Resolution on December 23, 1985,
as subsequently supplemented (the "Original Bond Resolution") in order to issue various series of
electric revenue bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Original Bond Resolution was amended and restated by a Resolution adopted on
August 23, 2004 (the "Bond Resolution"); and
WHEREAS, the City issued The City of Dover, Delaware $22,200,000 Electric Revenue Bonds,
Series 2008 (the "2008 Bonds") pursuant to the Bond Resolution as supplemented by Resolutions
adopted on March 10, 2007 and July 14, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to issue additional revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond Resolution in
order to refund the 2008 Bonds; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dover, Delaware (the
"Council") as follows (at least three fourths of all members thereof concurring therein):
1. The Council authorizes the sale of the City's electric revenue refunding bonds pursuant to the
Bond Resolution in the aggregate principal amount of up to $18,000,000 (the "2018 Bonds")
for a project (the "Project") consisting of: (a) the refunding of the 2008 Bonds; and (b) the
payment of the costs of issuing the 2018 Bonds.
2. The 2018 Bonds shall be sold in a competitive sale in such manner, subject to such terms and
at such price as the Mayor and Controller/Treasurer shall determine shall be in the best
interest of the City.
3. The Mayor and the Controller/Treasurer are each authorized to accept a bid received in
connection with a competitive sale so long as the bid provides for at least a 3% savings for
the City.
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4. The City declares its official intent within the meaning of Income Tax Regulation §1.150-2
to issue up to $18,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 2018 Bonds to finance the
Project.
5. The 2018 Bonds shall be issued in one or more series, shall bear interest at such rates, shall
be payable and shall mature at such times, shall contain such provisions for optional and
mandatory redemption, shall be in such form, certificated or book entry, and shall contain
such other terms and conditions as the Mayor and Controller/Treasurer shall determine shall
be in the best interest of the City.
6. The Mayor and Controller/Treasurer are authorized to prepare and distribute a Preliminary
Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of the 2018 Bonds and to deem
such Preliminary Official Statement final for the purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities
and Exchange Commission and to finalize and distribute an Official Statement.
7. The Mayor and Controller/Treasurer are each authorized to enter into a contract with one or
more purchasers of the 2018 Bonds providing for the City to issue and sell said bonds in
accordance with the terms of said contract and this Resolution.
8. Upon entering into a contract to issue and sell the 2018 Bonds, the Mayor shall promptly
inform the Council of the terms thereof whereupon the Council shall adopt a Resolution
confirming the terms thereof.
9. The City hereby covenants for the benefit of holders of the 2018 Bonds that, so long as any
2018 Bonds are outstanding, it will file, or cause to be filed, all financial information,
operating data and notices of material events in order to comply with the requirements of
Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the 2018 Bonds.
10. The City Clerk shall forth with cause to be published once in a newspaper published in the
City a notice in substantially the following form:
"NOTICE"
"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Dover, Delaware
on June 25, 2018 pursuant to Chapter 111, Volume 52, Delaware Laws, as amended,
adopted a resolution entitled as follows:
‘A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UP TO $18,000,000
ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER’
The purpose of the issuance of said bonds is to provide funds to finance or refinance
certain improvements to the City'S electric system.
Any action or proceeding to contest the validity of said resolution or any of its
provisions must be commenced within thirty (30) days after the publication of this
notice.
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After the expiration of such period of limitation, no right of action or defense
founded upon the invalidity of said resolution or any of its provisions shall be
asserted, nor shall the validity of such resolution or any of its provisions be open to
question in any court upon any ground whatever, except in an action or proceeding
commenced within such period.
By order of the City Council of the City of Dover, Delaware."
11. The Mayor, Controller/Treasurer and Clerk of Council are hereby authorized and directed
to take all action deemed by them as necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this
resolution.
12. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor.
ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN -
DANA T. SHELTON - SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE -
ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2019
Council President Slavin recommended the appointment of Mr. Dana T. Shelton to serve on the
Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee for a one-year term to expire May 2019.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the appointment of Mr. Shelton, as
recommended by Council President Slavin. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-06 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
Council President Slavin reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under
“Government,” or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
Since the ordinance amends the Zoning Code, a public hearing is required. Staff recommended
referral of the amendments to the Planning Commission on July 16, 2018 and that a public hearing
be set for the Council Meeting of August 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., at which time final action by Council
will take place.
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised that the amendments
were being proposed in an effort to streamline and improve the ordinance by addressing uses that
are not regulated or permitted and to clarify instances where confusion or other issues result in a lot
of waivers. He noted that the amendments would create an IPM3 zoning district which would
provide for aviation and aeronautic uses as the primary use and would apply to portions or all of the
existing park at the end of Horsepond Road that abuts the Dover Air Force Base and includes the
civil air terminal and the Kent County Aeropark.
Mr. Hugg advised that the amendments would address vehicle signage and some lack of clarity
relating to the term of “solely used for advertising purposes”. This amendment would include
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criteria that would allow the City Planner to make a determination about when a vehicle with a sign
painted on it is actually being used as a sign, as opposed to a vehicle engaged in business or trade.
Mr. Hugg stated that the amendments would eliminate the current 125% maximum parking provision
that, in practice, has proved to be an unreasonable restriction on certain kinds of uses. He noted that
good examples are doctors' offices, restaurants, banks, and uses that have a high peak for parking
demand and for which 125% of the space allowance may not be adequate. Mr. Hugg noted that staff
would substitute a land coverage calculation related to how much the property could be used totally
for buildings and parking as an alternative. He advised that this issue was brought to his attention
previously by the development community and it has been the subject of a number of waivers
granted by the Planning Commission in order to allow those uses to be located in Dover.
Mr. Lewis moved to refer the amendments to the Planning Commission on July 16, 2018 and
to set a public hearing before City Council for August 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., as recommended
by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Zoning Ordinance Amendments as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-06 AMENDING APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLE 3 -
DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 4 - ZONING BULK AND PARKING REGULATIONS,
ARTICLE 5, SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 6 - OFF-STREET PARKING,
DRIVEWAYS AND LOADING FACILITIES, AND ARTICLE 12 - DEFINITIONS
(Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee)
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-05
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
June 11, 2018. Council President Slavin reminded members of the public that copies of the
proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City's website
at www.cityofdover.com under "Government."
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that the amount for plant operations (line number 456)
was reduced by $236,000 in the Final Reading. She noted that the reduction was attributed to some
personnel changes in the plant budget.
Noting that there had been revisions to the State’s budget regarding streets, Mr. Anderson requested
Mrs. Mitchell to explain how that would impact the City. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell advised that
it appears that the Municipal Street Aid (MSA) may be increased and, if so, the City should receive
more MSA than what was budgeted for. She noted that if additional MSA were received, a budget
amendment would be presented to City Council. Mrs. Mitchell advised that her current plan would
be to apply those funds toward the street program.
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted
Ordinance #2018-05 (Exhibit #1).
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CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, announced that phase one of the installation of the LED lights,
has been implemented and she encouraged members to go by and see them. She noted that she had
received positive comments from the Police Department regarding the improvement in the lights.
Mrs. Mitchell thanked staff for their hours of dedicated service during the Firefly Music Festival.
She noted that the Police, Public Works, Emergency Management, and Planning and Inspections
staff put in a lot of hours, did a great job, and were a real help.
Mrs. Mitchell reminded members of the upcoming Fourth of July celebration.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Slavin announced that mandatory ethics training would be held the following night
in the Council Chambers. He also wished Councilman Hare a happy birthday on July 6th.
Mr. Neil advised that he and Mr. Cole have asked for comments from the residents of the Third
District regarding the Firefly Music Festival and that he would provide a written report to both the
City Manager and the Director of Planning and Community Development when the report is
compiled. He noted that the residents of Wild Meadows recognize the economic benefit of the
festival to both the City and the State and they recognize the efforts that Red Frog and Dover
Motorsports have made to make it as comfortable for them as possible.
Mr. Anderson reminded the public that every 10 years the City of Dover updates its Comprehensive
Plan and there is currently a survey available to gather input from those who live, work, worship, or
learn in the City. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and
Community Development, advised that staff was in the middle of the research and data collection
activities associated with the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that they are repeating the survey
technique that was utilized in 2003 and 2008. Mr. Hugg advised that they had received over 100
responses from a wide range of ages, incomes, residents, and non-residents. He noted that the survey
was available online and at City Hall, the Library, Weyandt Hall, and the Pitts Center. He requested
members to encourage their neighbors and friends to take the opportunity to fill out the survey,
noting that it is one way to get an idea of what the expectations and needs and desires of the residents
of the City of Dover are as they look 10 years in the future.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of June 25, 2018, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibit #1 - Ordinance #2018-05 - Fiscal Year 2018/2019 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 06/25/2018
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Nine Million Three Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand
3 Two Hundred dollars ($49,379,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
4 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
5 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2018-2019
8 2017/18 2018/19
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,072,200 $ 5,399,700
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 598,300 751,600
13 LIBRARY REVENUES 100,000 100,000
14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 300,000 300,000
15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,467,000 1,470,000
16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,956,000 1,969,000
17 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 77,200 57,000
18 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 492,100 510,000
19 PROPERTY TAXES 13,132,600 13,274,400
20 RECREATION REVENUE 152,400 150,000
21 FRANCHISE FEE 683,300 685,600
22 SANITATION FEES 3,080,400 3,095,400
23 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 97,600 97,900
24 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,400,500 1,439,500
25 INVESTMENT INCOME 172,800 137,900
26 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 23,710,200 24,038,300
27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 1,716,100 1,764,600
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,660,100 3,875,500
30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,376,200 5,640,100
31 GRANTS:
32 POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 60,000 90,000
33 POLICE PENSION GRANT 415,000 466,000
34 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
35 MISC GRANT REVENUE 25,000 25,000
36 HISTORIC DISTRICT GRANT 6,500 -
37 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 605,000 679,500
38 TRANSFERS FROM:
39 TRANSFER TAX 1,482,400 1,459,300
40 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 673,100 665,300
41 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 511,800 497,000
42 WATER/WASTEWATER 900,000 1,000,000
43 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
44 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,567,300 13,621,600
45 TOTAL REVENUES 43,258,700 43,979,500
46 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 49,330,900 $ 49,379,200
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47 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
48 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
49 2017/18 2018/19
50 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
51 CITY CLERK $ 440,700 $ 442,500
52 COUNCIL 155,100 144,800
53 TAX ASSESSOR 241,200 244,500
54 FIRE 774,900 789,800
55 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,101,200 1,195,000
56 LIBRARY 1,715,800 1,767,400
57 RECREATION 811,500 1,000,600
58 LIFE SAFETY 500,900 504,200
59 CODE ENFORCEMENT 452,100 610,500
60 PLANNING 568,000 568,200
61 INSPECTIONS 724,800 568,100
62 POLICE 16,713,300 16,737,500
63 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 560,000 600,000
64 STREETS 1,202,100 1,409,100
65 SANITATION 2,566,600 2,475,200
66 CITY MANAGER 820,500 1,005,200
67 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 781,200 731,000
68 FINANCE 1,038,900 946,200
69 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 720,100 720,800
70 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 633,200 652,900
71 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 278,800 277,600
72 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 610,600 726,000
73 FLEET MAINTENANCE 840,200 832,500
74 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,174,700 1,197,100
75 HUMAN RESOURCES 448,700 485,600
76 MAYOR 119,300 173,700
77 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 35,994,400 36,806,000
78 OTHER EXPENSES
79 DEBT SERVICE 443,100 500,000
80 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
81 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 25,000 25,000
82 INSURANCE 735,000 735,000
83 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,063,000 1,894,900
84 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 70,900 500,000
85 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 21,000 28,000
86 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 100,000 100,000
87 STREET LIGHTS 810,000 815,000
88 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,418,000 4,747,900
89 TRANSFERS
90 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 214,700 -
91 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 1,368,700 3,013,800
92 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 811,500 585,000
93 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 415,000 466,000
94 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E FUND - 200,000
95 APPROP. TO THE GENERAL PENSION FUND 698,900 -
96 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 10,000 -
97 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 3,518,800 4,264,800
98 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 43,931,200 45,818,700
99 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 5,399,700 3,560,500
100 TOTALS $ 49,330,900 $ 49,379,200
101 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
102 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
103 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
104 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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106 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
107 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
108
109 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
110 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Million Four Thousand Three Hundred dollars
111 ($4,004,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
112 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
113 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
114 REVENUES
115 2017/18 2018/19
116 REVISED BUDGET
117 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 1,637,200 $ 521,700
118 REVENUES
119 STATE GRANTS - Other 63,000 -
120 INTEREST EARNINGS 8,300 -
121 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 1,368,700 3,013,800
122 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 235,800 80,000
123 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 418,300 388,800
124 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 2,094,100 3,482,600
125 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 2,094,100 3,482,600
126 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 3,731,300 $ 4,004,300
127 EXPENSE SUMMARY
128 2017/18 2018/19
129 EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
130 CITY CLERK $ 156,200 $ -
131 FIRE 145,700 222,500
132 GROUNDS 62,500 188,000
133 RECREATION 331,800 536,100
134 POLICE 379,900 512,000
135 STREETS 1,977,000 2,215,000
136 SANITATION 42,000 34,400
137 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 63,600 57,600
138 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 25,100 28,800
139 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 3,183,800 3,794,400
140 TRANSFERS
141 TRANSFERS TO PARKLAND RESERVE 25,800 -
142 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 25,800 -
143 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,209,600 3,794,400
144 BUDGET BALANCE 521,700 209,900
145 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 3,731,300 $ 4,004,300
146 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
147 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
148 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
149 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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151 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
152 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
153 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
154 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand dollars ($760,000) or so much
155 thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use
156 by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending
157 June 30, 2019:
158 CASH RECEIPTS
159 2017/18 2018/19
160 REVISED BUDGET
161 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 743,600 $ 751,300
162 INTEREST EARNED 10,800 8,700
163 TOTALS $ 754,400 $ 760,000
164 EXPENSE SUMMARY
165 2017/18 2018/19
166 REVISED BUDGET
167 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 754,400 $ 760,000
168 TOTALS $ 754,400 $ 760,000
169 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
170 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
171 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
172 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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174 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
175 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
176 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
177 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Six Hundred dollars
178 ($999,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
179 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
180 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
181 CASH RECEIPTS
182 2017/18 2018/19
183 REVISED BUDGET
184 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,576,100 $ 1,388,400
185 RECEIPTS
186 INTEREST EARNINGS 18,500 -
187 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 214,700 -
188 TOTAL RECEIPTS 233,200 -
189 TOTALS $ 1,809,300 $ 1,388,400
190 EXPENSE SUMMARY
191 2017/18 2018/19
192 REVISED BUDGET
193 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 418,300 $ 388,800
194 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 1,391,000 999,600
195 TOTALS $ 1,809,300 $ 1,388,400
196 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
197 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
198 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
199 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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200 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
201 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
202 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
203 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
204 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($53,900) or so
205 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for
206 the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018
207 and ending June 30, 2019:
208 OPERATING REVENUES
209 2017/18 2018/19
210 REVISED BUDGET
211 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 336,300 $ 133,900
212 INTEREST INCOME 4,900 -
213 TOTALS $ 341,200 $ 133,900
214 OPERATING EXPENSES
215 2017/18 2018/19
216 REVISED BUDGET
217 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 235,800 $ 80,000
218 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 105,400 213,900
219 TOTALS $ 341,200 $ 133,900
220 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
221 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
222 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
223 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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225 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
226 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
227 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
228 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nineteen Million One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Seven
229 Hundred dollars ($19,162,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
230 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
231 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
232 2017/18 2018/19
233 REVISED BUDGET
234 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,680,500 $ 1,991,200
235 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,399,700 1,680,900
236 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,080,200 3,672,100
237 BASE REVENUE
238 WATER SERVICES 5,794,100 5,897,400
239 WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,643,400 3,620,600
240 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 2,842,900 2,819,300
241 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,818,100 1,813,100
242 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 359,800 400,600
243 WATER IMPACT FEES 905,500 450,000
244 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 816,300 420,000
245 INTEREST - WATER 12,700 7,600
246 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 12,700 7,600
247 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 48,000 54,400
248 TOTAL REVENUES 16,253,500 15,490,600
249 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 19,333,700 $ 19,162,700
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250 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
251 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
252 2017/18 2018/19
253 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
254 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 523,300 $ 502,400
255 WATER DEPARTMENT 650,300 750,000
256 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 981,000 986,200
257 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,791,100 1,805,800
258 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,945,700 4,044,400
259 OTHER EXPENSES
260 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 524,600 520,500
261 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 612,800 611,200
262 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 242,200 215,500
263 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 4,000 30,000
264 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 144,800 41,400
265 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 3,740,500 3,750,000
266 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,716,100 1,764,600
267 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 26,000 28,000
268 BOND ISSUE COSTS 40,000 40,000
269 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 7,051,000 7,001,200
270 TRANSFER TO:
271 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000
272 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 400,000 500,000
273 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,586,500 1,800,000
274 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,586,500 1,800,000
275 SEWER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 203,500 -
276 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 380,900 -
277 ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT - 298,000
278 GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION 7,500 -
279 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 4,664,900 4,898,000
280 TOTAL EXPENSES 15,661,600 15,943,600
281 BUDGET BALANCES
282 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,991,200 1,937,750
283 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 1,680,900 1,281,350
284 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,672,100 3,219,100
285 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 19,333,700 $ 19,162,700
286 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
287 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
288 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
289 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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291 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
292 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
293 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
294 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eleven Million Five Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Nine
295 Hundred dollars ($11,548,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
296 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
297 the fiscal year begining July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
298 CASH RECEIPTS
299 2017/18 2018/19
300 REVISED BUDGET
301 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,836,100 $ 2,275,200
302 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,008,500 88,300
303 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,844,600 2,363,500
304 REVENUES
305 STATE LOAN FUND - WATER - 4,000,000
306 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER - 1,033,900
308 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,586,500 1,800,000
309 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 1,586,500 1,800,000
310 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 48,700 40,400
311 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE - 421,100
312 INTEREST INCOME 93,200 90,000
307 MISC RECEIPTS 7,400 -
313 TOTAL REVENUES 3,322,300 9,185,400
314 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 9,166,900 $ 11,548,900
315 EXPENSE SUMMARY
316 2017/18 2018/19
317 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
318 WATER 1,742,000 $ 515,300
319 WASTEWATER 2,569,500 2,505,200
320 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,468,200 4,000,000
321 TOTAL EXPENSES 6,779,700 7,020,500
322 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 2,275,200 3,645,300
323 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 88,300 883,100
324 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,363,500 4,528,400
325 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 9,143,200 $ 11,548,900
326 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
327 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
328 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
329 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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331 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
332 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
333 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
334 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Sixty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred dollars
335 ($1,069,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
336 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
337 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
338 CASH RECEIPTS
339 2017/18 2018/19
340 REVISED BUDGET
341 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 527,200 $ 531,200
342 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 526,000 530,000
343 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,053,200 1,061,200
344 RECEIPTS
345 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 7,700 4,000
346 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 7,600 4,000
347 TOTAL RECEIPTS 15,300 8,000
348 TOTALS $ 1,068,500 $ 1,069,200
349 EXPENSE SUMMARY
350 2017/18 2018/19
351 REVISED BUDGET
352 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 534,900 $ 535,200
353 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 533,600 534,000
354 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,068,500 1,069,200
355 TOTALS $ 1,068,500 $ 1,069,200
356 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
357 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
358 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
359 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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360 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
361 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
362 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
363 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
364 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Five Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred
365 dollars ($5,547,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
366 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
367 year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
368 CASH RECEIPTS
369 2017/18 2018/19
370 REVISED BUDGET
371 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 652,500 $ 657,500
372 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 3,540,600 4,848,500
373 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,193,100 5,506,000
374 RECEIPTS
375 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,200 5,000
376 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 42,100 36,800
377 TOTAL RECEIPTS 46,300 41,800
378 TOTALS $ 4,239,400 $ 5,547,800
379 EXPENSE SUMMARY
380 2017/18 2018/19
381 REVISED BUDGET
382 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WATER IMPACT FEES $ 48,700 $ 40,400
383 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES - 421,100
382 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 608,000 622,100
383 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 3,582,700 4,464,200
384 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,190,700 5,086,300
385 TOTALS $ 4,239,400 $ 5,547,800
386 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
387 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
388 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
389 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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391 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
392 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
393 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
394 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand dollars ($538,000) or so
395 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
396 use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and
397 ending June 30, 2019:
398 CASH RECEIPTS
399 2017/18 2018/19
400 REVISED BUDGET
401 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 251,700 $ 255,100
402 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 278,300 282,300
403 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 530,000 537,400
404 RECEIPTS
405 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER $ 3,500 400
406 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,100 200
407 TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,600 600
408 TOTALS $ 537,600 $ 538,000
409 BUDGET SUMMARY
410 2017/18 2018/19
411 REVISED BUDGET
412 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 255,200 $ 255,500
413 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 282,400 282,500
414 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 537,600 538,000
415 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 537,600 $ 538,000
416 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
417 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
418 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
419 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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421 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
422 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
423 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
424 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety-Two Million Nine Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One
425 Hundred dollars ($92,959,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
426 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
427 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
428 2017/18 2018/19
429 REVISED BUDGET
430 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 22,252,500 $ 12,393,600
431 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (6,208,900) (2,877,400)
432 BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 16,043,600 9,516,200
433 BASE REVENUE
434 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 80,598,200 81,192,600
435 UTILITY TAX 1,190,200 1,299,100
436 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 490,800 524,300
437 RENT REVENUE 132,400 104,500
438 GREEN ENERGY 132,300 127,400
439 INTEREST EARNINGS 206,000 195,000
440 TOTAL REVENUES 82,749,900 83,442,900
441 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 98,793,500 $ 92,959,100
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442 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
443 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
444 2017/18 2018/19
445 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
446 POWER SUPPLY $ 22,557,900 $ 24,232,900
447 SOLAR ENERGY 2,661,300 2,685,400
448 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 371,200 392,300
449 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 835,000 1,085,000
450 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 578,300 309,600
451 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 64,000 54,000
452 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 6,024,400 5,394,600
453 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 6,900,200 6,921,000
454 CAPACITY CHARGES 10,482,500 16,663,400
455 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 50,474,800 57,738,200
456 PLANT OPERATIONS 6,146,500 6,216,000
457 GENERATIONS FUELS 817,400 778,400
458 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (958,100) (1,089,100)
459 PJM CREDITS (535,400) (454,400)
460 CAPACITY CREDITS (7,120,100) (14,589,000)
461 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (1,649,700) (9,138,100)
462 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 48,825,100 48,600,100
463 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
464 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,609,700 3,673,500
465 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,247,900 1,223,500
466 ADMINISTRATION 777,000 625,400
467 METER READING 393,500 401,800
468 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 656,700 690,700
469 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 6,684,800 6,614,900
470 OTHER EXPENSES:
471 UTILITY TAX 1,190,200 1,299,100
472 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 250,000 250,000
473 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 250,000 -
474 LEGAL EXPENSES 125,000 -
475 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 820,300 721,400
476 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 80,600 163,800
477 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,234,500 -
478 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,000,000 -
479 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 132,300 127,400
480 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,660,100 3,875,500
481 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 17,000 17,500
482 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 324,500 327,000
483 DEBT SERVICE 1,605,500 1,584,700
484 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,690,000 8,366,400
485 TRANSFER TO:
486 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 5,000,000 6,400,000
487 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
488 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE - 2,500,000
489 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 5,200,000 -
490 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 20,200,000 18,900,000
491 TOTAL EXPENSES 86,399,900 82,481,400
492 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 12,393,600 10,477,700
493 TOTALS $ 98,793,500 $ 92,959,100
494 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
495 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
496 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
497 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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499 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
500 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
501 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
502 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Nine
503 Hundred dollars ($15,789,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
504 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
505 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
506 REVENUES
507 2017/18 2018/19
508 REVISED BUDGET
509 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,365,700 $ 8,332,100
510 REVENUES
511 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 5,000,000 6,400,000
512 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER - 298,000
513 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND - 200,000
514 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 370,000 450,000
516 INTEREST EARNINGS 109,800 109,800
517 TOTAL REVENUES 5,479,800 7,457,800
518 TOTALS $ 15,845,500 $ 15,789,900
519 EXPENSE SUMMARY
520 2017/18 2018/19
521 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
522 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 8,500 $ 1,175,200
523 ELECTRIC GENERATION 2,816,600 1,546,000
524 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,725,500 1,383,000
525 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,485,100 2,245,500
526 ELECTRICAL METERING 36,000 -
527 ERP SYSTEM 1,441,700 548,000
528 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,513,400 6,897,700
529 BUDGET BALANCE 8,332,100 8,892,200
530 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 15,845,500 $ 15,789,900
531 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
532 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
533 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
534 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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536 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
537 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
538 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
539 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred dollars
540 ($877,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
541 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
542 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
543 CASH RECEIPTS
544 2017/18 2018/19
545 REVISED BUDGET
546 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 862,500 $ 871,400
547 RECEIPTS
548 INTEREST EARNINGS 13,800 5,900
549 TOTAL RECEIPTS 13,800 5,900
550 TOTALS $ 876,300 $ 877,300
551 EXPENSE SUMMARY
552 2017/18 2018/19
553 REVISED BUDGET
554 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 879,300 $ 877,300
555 TOTALS $ 876,300 $ 877,300
556 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
557 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
558 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
559 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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561 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
562 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
563 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
564 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Nine
565 Hundred dollars ($15,958,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
566 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
567 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
568 CASH RECEIPTS
569 2017/18 2018/19
570 REVISED BUDGET
571 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,038,300 $ 13,173,700
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572 INTEREST EARNINGS 208,700 285,200
573 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND - 2,500,000
574 TOTALS $ 13,247,000 $ 15,958,900
BUDGET SUMMARY
575 2017/18 2018/19
576 REVISED BUDGET
577 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 13,247,000 $ 15,958,900
578 TOTALS $ 13,247,000 $ 15,958,900
579 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
580 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
581 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
582 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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584 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
585 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
586 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
587 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Three Hundred Thirty Thousand Two
588 Hundred dollars ($13,618,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
589 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
590 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
591 CASH RECEIPTS
592 2017/18 2018/19
593 REVISED BUDGET
594 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,193,200 $ 13,330,200
595 INTEREST EARNINGS 211,200 288,600
596 TOTALS $ 13,404,400 $ 13,618,800
597 BUDGET SUMMARY
598 2017/18 2018/19
599 REVISED BUDGET
600 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 13,404,400 $ 13,618,800
601 TOTALS $ 13,404,400 $ 13,618,800
602 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
603 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
604 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
605 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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606 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
607 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
608 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
609 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
610 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand Two Hundred dollars
611 ($788,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
612 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
613 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
614 CASH RECEIPTS
615 2017/18 2018/19
616 REVISED BUDGET
617 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 774,700 $ 764,811
618 INTEREST EARNINGS 12,400 23,389
619 TOTALS $ 787,100 $ 788,200
620 BUDGET SUMMARY
621 2017/18 2018/19
622 REVISED BUDGET
623 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 787,100 $ 788,200
624 TOTALS $ 787,100 $ 788,200
625 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
626 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
627 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
628 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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629 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
630 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
631 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
632 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
633 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Eight Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Seven
634 Hundred dollars ($9,848,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
635 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
636 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
637 CASH RECEIPTS
638 2017/18 2018/19
639 REVISED BUDGET
640 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,637,400 $ 9,798,700
641 INTEREST EARNINGS 170,200 50,000
642 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 5,200,000 -
643 TOTALS $ 16,007,600 $ 9,848,700
644 BUDGET SUMMARY
645 2017/18 2018/19
646 REVISED BUDGET
647 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 6,208,900 $ 2,877,400
647 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,798,700 6,971,300
648 TOTALS $ 16,007,600 $ 9,848,700
649 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
650 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
651 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
652 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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653 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
654 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
655 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
656 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
657 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred dollars
658 ($665,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
659 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
660 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
661 CASH RECEIPTS
662 2017/18 2018/19
663 REVISED BUDGET
664 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
665 STATE GRANT 673100 665,300
666 TOTALS $ 673,200 $ 665,400
667 BUDGET SUMMARY
668 2017/18 2018/19
669 REVISED BUDGET
670 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 673,100 $ 665,300
671 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
672 TOTALS $ 673,200 $ 665,400
673 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
674 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
675 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
676 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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903 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
904 REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND
905 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
906 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
907 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Three
908 Hundred dollars ($1,459,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
909 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
910 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
911 CASH RECEIPTS
912 2017/18 2018/19
913 REVISED BUDGET
914 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
915 REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 1,482,400 1,459,300
916 TOTALS $ 1,482,400 $ 1,459,300
917 BUDGET SUMMARY
918 2017/18 2018/19
919 REVISED BUDGET
920 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 1,482,400 $ 1,459,300
921 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
922 TOTALS $ 1,482,400 $ 1,459,300
923 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
924 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
925 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
926 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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701 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
702 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
703 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
704 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
705 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Seven
706 Hundred dollars ($2,375,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
707 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
708 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
709 OPERATING REVENUES
710 2017/18 2018/19
711 REVISED BUDGET
712 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,257,700 $ 1,444,700
713 INTEREST INCOME 22,500 22,500
714 PREMIUM FROM CITY 904,300 908,500
715 TOTALS $ 2,184,500 $ 2,375,700
716 OPERATING EXPENSES
717 2017/18 2018/19
718 REVISED BUDGET
719 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 565,000 $ 550,000
720 INSURANCE 110,800 110,000
721 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 39,000 39,000
722 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000
723 TOTAL EXPENSES 739,800 724,000
724 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,444,700 1,651,700
725 TOTALS $ 2,184,500 $ 2,375,700
726 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
727 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
728 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
729 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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730 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
731 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
732 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
733 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
734 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
735 ($570,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
736 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
737 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
738 OPERATING REVENUES
739 2017/18 2018/19
740 REVISED BUDGET
741 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 70,900 $ 70,900
742 GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 500,000
743 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 570,900
744 OPERATING EXPENSES
745 2017/18 2018/19
746 REVISED BUDGET
747 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 500,000 $ 500,000
748 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 70,900 70,900
749 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 570,900
750 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
751 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
752 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
753 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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754 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
755 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
756 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
757 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
758 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred dollars
759 ($289,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
760 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
761 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
762 OPERATING REVENUES
763 2017/18 2018/19
764 REVISED BUDGET
765 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 18,900 $ -
766 STATE GRANT 280,800 287,900
767 FEDERAL GRANT 1,800 1,600
768 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 289,500
769 OPERATING EXPENSES
770 2017/18 2018/19
771 REVISED BUDGET
772 STATE GRANTS
773 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 5,500 $ 5,500
774 OFFICE SUPPLIES 28,000 25,000
775 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 13,700 12,500
776 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 25,500 26,100
777 BOOKS 128,800 126,000
778 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 2,500 2,000
779 COMPUTER HARDWARE 5,300 3,500
780 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 79,000 79,000
781 POSTAGE 200 100
782 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 4,200 4,000
783 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 4,000 2,000
784 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,100 2,200
785 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 298,800 287,900
786 FEDERAL GRANTS
787 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,700 1,600
788 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,700 1,600
789 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 301,500 289,500
790 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
791 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 289,500
792 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
793 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
794 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
795 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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796 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
797 POLICE GRANTS FUND
798 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
799 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
800 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred dollars
801 ($456,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
802 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
803 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
804 OPERATING REVENUES
805 2017/18 2018/19
806 REVISED BUDGET
807 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 121,600 $ 63,500
808 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 671,900 393,000
809 TOTALS $ 793,500 $ 456,500
810 OPERATING EXPENSES
811 2017/18 2018/19
812 REVISED BUDGET
813 EXPENDITURES
814 PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
815 CADET PROGRAM SALARIES 11,900 $ 11,900
816 CADET PROGRAM FICA 900 900
817 CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 700 700
818 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
819 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 365,900 317,000
820 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
821 CELL PHONE CHARGES 20,000 20,000
822 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 210,000 -
823 TRAINING 25,000 15,000
824 AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
825 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 635,400 366,500
826 OTHER FINANCING USES
827 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 100,000 90,000
828 TOTAL FINANCING USES 100,000 90,000
829 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 58,100 -
830 TOTALS $ 793,500 $ 456,500
831 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
832 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
833 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
834 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
835 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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677 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
678 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
679 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
680 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
681 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand One Hundred dollars
682 ($497,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
683 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
684 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
685 CASH RECEIPTS
686 2017/18 2018/19
687 REVISED BUDGET
688 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
689 POLICE FINES 511,800 497,000
690 TOTALS $ 511,900 $ 497,100
691 BUDGET SUMMARY
692 2017/18 2018/19
693 REVISED BUDGET
694 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 511,800 $ 497,000
695 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
696 TOTALS $ 511,900 $ 497,100
697 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
698 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
699 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
700 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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836 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
837 CDBG GRANT FUND
838 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
839 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
840 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
841 ($232,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
842 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
843 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
844 OPERATING REVENUES
845 2017/18 2018/19
846 REVISED BUDGET
847 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,100 $ 2,500
848 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 318,700 230,300
849 TOTALS $ 320,800 $ 232,800
850 OPERATING EXPENSES
851 2017/18 2018/19
852 REVISED BUDGET
853 EXPENDITURES
854 PRIOR YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM $ 6,800 $ -
855 PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 11,800 -
856 PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 35,900 -
857 PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 15,000 -
858 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 70,000 70,000
859 CURRENT YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM 3,000 5,000
860 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 24,000 22,000
861 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 26,000 29,200
862 CURRENT YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 21,300 20,000
863 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 40,000 38,000
864 CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 64,900 46,100
865 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 318,700 230,300
866 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,500 2,500
868 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE NSP 6,300 6,300
869 TOTALS $ 321,200 $ 232,800
870 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
871 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
872 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
873 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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874 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
875 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
876 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
877 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
878 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Six Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($106,700)
879 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
880 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
881 July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
882 OPERATING REVENUES
883 2017/18 2018/19
884 REVISED BUDGET
885 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 87,400 $ 45,700
886 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000
887 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000
888 TOTALS $ 148,400 $ 106,700
889 OPERATING EXPENSES
890 2017/18 2018/19
891 REVISED BUDGET
892 EXPENDITURES
893 TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS 67,700 $ 67,700
894 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 35,000 35,000
895 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 102,700 102,700
896 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 45,700 4,000
897 TOTALS $ 148,400 $ 106,700
898 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
899 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
900 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
901 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
902 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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