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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
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City of Dover, Delaware
2019 Comprehensive Plan
Project Update October 2018
Overview
The current Comprehensive Plan for the City of Dover is the 2008 Comprehensive Plan (as
amended) as adopted February 9, 2009 and certified.
The development of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan is a major goal of the Planning Office
(Department of Planning, Inspections & Community Development) for 2018-2019. This project
is being completed in-house by City Staff consisting of the Planning Staff who began meeting in
February 2018 to initiate work on the project. The last formal Update on the Project to City
Council was presented in June 2018.
See the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Webpage for project information and the links under
“Additional Resources” for documents issued.
o https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan
Project Schedule
The Comprehensive Plan is due to the State for Certification on or before February 9, 2019. In
order to achieve Certification, the Comprehensive Plan must complete the PLUS Review process
and be adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council. The Planning Staff sent a letter in
September 2018 requesting an Extension (of the submission deadline) from the Cabinet
Committee on State Planning Issues; we await action on the Extension Request.
The project schedule consists of five basic phases: Information Gathering, Plan & Map
Development, Consideration of Plan Recommendations, Formal Review & Adoption Process,
and Plan Implementation. The project is in the Plan & Map Development phase with some
Information Gathering continuing. The Plan & Map Development Phase involves Chapter
Writing, Review & Preparation of the Map Set, and Development of Goals, Recommendations &
Actions. Information Gathering and Consideration of Plan Recommendations are also occurring
with various Engagement Events.
The continued Consideration of Plan Recommendations Phase involving the General
Endorsement of a DRAFT Plan by the Planning Commission and City Council and then the
Formal Review & Adoption Process are anticipated for early 2019.
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Tasks to Date
As part of the Information Gathering Phase and Plan & Map Development Phase, the following
tasks occurring from June through October 2018 are noted:
• Biweekly and weekly meetings of the Project Team: Involving planning for events,
discussion of Plan elements, review of Maps
• Meetings with the following City Departments and Divisions: Department of Public
Works, Electric Department, Library, Parks & Recreation, Emergency Management,
Police Department
• Meetings with the following State Agencies and Other Groups: DNREC, DelDOT,
Dover/Kent MPO, Office of State Planning Coordination
• Updates and Discussions on Plan with Planning Commission and Historic District
Commission at monthly meetings.
• Outreach Letters sent to adjacent jurisdictions offering to meet to discuss Plan. Letters
sent to Kent County, Camden, Cheswold, Little Creek, and Wyoming. To date responses
received from Kent County, Cheswold, and Little Creek with meetings being scheduled.
• Release of Preliminary Draft Goals & Recommendations and Preliminary Drafts of select
Maps. Released to Planning Commission and posted on Project Website.
Engagement Activities
Events & Activities:
• Reporting on Evaluation of Goals & Recommendations from 2008 Plan: Reporting of the
results of the evaluation task assignment to members of Planning Commission and
Historic District Commission.
• Survey Questionnaire: A Questionnaire was available June-July 2018 in on-line and
paper copy formats. There were over 511 respondents.
• Event: “Dover Economic Development Forum: An Economist Vision of Dover” on June
13, 2018, 10:00am-1:00pm at Wilmington University. A panel presentation and
discussion on the future of Dover’s economy.
• Event: “Understanding Housing Market Trends: Discussion with Realtors and
Homebuilders” held on July 11, 2018 at Economic Development Committee Meeting.
• Open House Event on the Comprehensive Plan held on August 23, 2018 from 3:00pm to
7:00pm with presentations at 3:30pm and 5:30pm. Over 65 attendees. Presentations,
hands-on activities, maps on display for review.
• Event: Presentation to Wesley College class and guests held on September 27, 2018 upon
request of Adjunct Professor Dr. Tony DePrima. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan
process and then interactive discussion on Dover as a “College Town.”
Information Sources:
• City’s website includes the 2008 Comprehensive Plan document (plan text and map
series)
• Created page on City’s website for the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Project. Information is
posted on survey results, presentations, and Preliminary Draft documents and maps
• Email Activated to receive comments on Comprehensive Plan
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• Ongoing guidance and assistance from the Office of State Planning Coordination
• Various information and assistance received from City Department and State Agencies
• Pending receipt of Delaware Population Consortium Annual Projection Series
(populations estimates expected late October)
To Be Scheduled Activities and Outgoing Tasks:
• Other outreach opportunities to public and stakeholders
• Follow-up/Meetings with City Departments as needed
• Follow-up/Meetings with relevant State agencies as needed
• Release of Preliminary Drafts documents to City Council Committee of the Whole, the
Historic District Commission, and other groups for review
• Meetings with adjacent jurisdictions to discuss Plan to be scheduled with Kent County,
Camden, Cheswold, Little Creek, and Wyoming.
• Continue work tasks on Chapter Writing and Map Development
For Review:
Preliminary Draft Document and Maps
The following Preliminary DRAFT Document and Maps have been released for initial review,
discussion and comment. See attached items. While the Planning Staff Project Team continues
to refine these items, we are seeking input and comments from various groups, stakeholders,
and the public.
The City Council and Council Committee of the Whole are encouraged to review these Preliminary
DRAFT documents and be prepared for discussion with any comments and questions.
• Preliminary DRAFT Goals & Recommendations (Released 10/15/2018) from the topic
chapters.
o Chapters include: Natural Resources & Environmental Protection; Historic
Preservation; Public Utilities & Infrastructure; Community Services & Facilities;
Transportation; Economic Development; and Housing & Community
Development.
• Preliminary DRAFT Land Development Plan Map Series (4 Maps Quadrants A-D:
Released 8/23/2018) showing land use classifications for all properties in the City.
• Preliminary DRAFT Annexation Plan Map Series (2 Maps Released 10/5/2018) showing
Potential Annexation Areas and Potential Land Uses for Annexation Areas.
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Recommendations
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2019
G OA L S A N D R E C O M M E N DAT I O N S
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Goal 1: Protect the Natural Environment
Protect the natural environment through the conservation of significant ecological systems that
naturally work to enhance the quality of life for residents.
Recommendation 1: Develop New Code Amendments to Address New and Existing
Environmental Challenges
• Improve water quality and floodwater absorption capacity in the city through code
amendments addressing topics such as pervious paved surfaces, stormwater management
areas, and hydric soils.
• Reduce air quality impacts and climate change impacts through code amendments
improving new developments’ access to alternative forms of transportation.
Recommendation 2: Protect Environmental Resources through the Development Review
Process
• Identify for conservation as private or public open space, environmentally sensitive areas
within development projects early in the approval process, so accurate base data can be
collected, and the project redesigned as necessary.
• Ensure that the high environmental standards encompassed in the Zoning Ordinance and
Land Subdivision Regulations are upheld as part of development review.
• Include DNREC in the Development Advisory Committee whenever there is potential for
state-owned natural resource areas, such as those in the Land Inventory of Delaware’s
Open Space Program, to be impacted by development.
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Recommendation 3: Coordinate with other Environmental Agencies and Groups
• Work with FEMA to ensure the City’s floodplain maps are regularly kept up to date, to
ensure potential homeowners and businesses have accurate information about flood risks
when choosing where in the City to locate.
• Work with DNREC to identify any newly needed flood mitigation projects along city
waterways such as the St. Jones River and Puncheon Run.
• Evaluate the process for referring development projects to the Silver Lake Commission, to
ensure they review all projects which may have significant impacts on Silver Lake.
Goal 2: Improve Watershed Quality
Continue the City’s partnership with DNREC, Silver Lake Commission, and other environmental
groups to improve the water quality in Silver Lake and the St. Jones River watershed and Little
Creek Watershed.
Recommendation 4: Participate in or Implement Measures Related to Impervious Cover
and Water Quality
• Address impervious cover as it relates to residential lots, commercial development,
floodplains, and potential annexation areas through both the planning process as well as
the permitting processes within the City.
• Explore options relating to the restoration of piped streams into natural channels and act to
implement restoration activities.
• Create and continuously update a Source Water Map based on state data for inclusion in
the Comprehensive Plan. Update the City’s Zoning Map in tandem with the Source Water
Map to ensure the Source Water Protection Overlay Zone correctly covers all areas needing
protection.
Recommendation 5: Support/Utilize the Silver Lake Commission
The City should continue to utilize the talents of the Silver Lake Commission as advocates
for the lake, advisors to the City Council on matters regarding the lake, and as liaisons
between the City, the public, and DNREC regarding lake management issues.
Goal 3: Improve Air Quality
The City of Dover is committed to working with the Dover/Kent County MPO to reduce the air
quality impact of auto emissions through sound land use planning, enhancing the bicycle and
pedestrian transportation network in Dover, and encouraging increased use of public transit.
Recommendation 6: Continue to adhere to the Clean Air Act of 1990
• Update and implement the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plans of 2015 to reduce
vehicle emissions.
• Encourage and support the installation of multi-modal paths alongside street frontages
where appropriate.
• Improve and widen sidewalks for bicycle and pedestrian use.
• Encourage DelDOT to increase bicycle paths along major routes within the City
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Goal 4: Encourage Green Development and Sustainable Energy
Practices
Begin the process of creating both Code amendments and/or policy amendments and revisions
which encourage environmentally sensitive development and allow for emerging “green” trends
to flourish in the City.
Recommendation 7: Research and Implement a Green Energy Program
• Develop a program to incentivize use of “green” practices in new development. Some
green development practices include infill development, higher densities in areas with
access to transit, and green building construction techniques such as those tracked through
the LEED rating system.
• Develop a program to incentivize improvements to the energy performance of existing
buildings. Energy performance improvements can come from adding insulation to reduce
dependence on heating and cooling systems, installing energy-efficient appliances, and
other changes.
• Conduct a “vulnerability assessment” of the City to determine which people and places
within Dover are most at-risk from climate change pressures, including sea-level rise,
increased heavy precipitation, and rising temperatures. This assessment can be used to
determine where the above incentives should be targeted.
Goal 5: Promote Access to Open Space and Scenic Re sources
While open spaces can protect developed areas by absorbing the most direct impacts of climate
change, open spaces also have value for their health and recreation benefits to residents. Open
space and scenic resources in the city should be protected while also preserving reasonable public
access.
Recommendation 8: Promote public access to the City’s natural and scenic resources.
• Modify the Dover Code of Ordinances to eliminate or minimize barriers to public access
of the City’s natural and scenic resources, and support policy amendments and
programming to improve access and utilization. The following specific actions to increase
public access are recommended:
o Evaluate the Dover Code of Ordinances and other policies, identifying those
that potentially limit public access to nature (e.g. parking requirements, use
restrictions)
o Improve pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks to parks, natural areas, and
the historic district
o Explore new opportunities for parks and open space
o Support programs that promote access to nature (e.g. environmental education
programs, Scouts programs)
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Goal 1: Preserve and Protect Historic Resources
Preserve and provide better protection for historic resources and landscapes including individual
properties and historic districts to maintain community character, quality of life, and the plan for
integration of these places into everyday use.
Recommendation 1: Identification and Designation of the Dover Historic District Zone
Identify and study properties and areas for potential future local Historic District designation
as individual structures in a Historic District or the creation of new Historic Districts. The local
Historic District designation criterion is established in the Zoning Ordinance.
• Evaluate properties of interest and concentrated areas of historic resources for local
Historic District designation
• Evaluate for local Historic District designation those areas currently listed in and/or eligible
for the National Register of Historic Places
• Evaluate proposed annexation areas for historic resources to address needs for preservation
and protection
Recommendation 2: Stewardship of Historic Resources
• Encourage stewardship activities by public and private owners of historic resources to
ensure the long-term care, protection, preservation, and continued existence of historic
resources.
• Encourage appropriate stewardship of historic resources in City building projects and
infrastructure improvements located within designated historic districts or projects
impacting historic properties.
• Develop strategies within disaster planning and disaster response plans for the
consideration of historic resources.
Recommendation 3: Evaluation of Design Standards and Guidelines
• Evaluate and update the “Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic
District Zone.” This document was originally developed and adopted in 1992.
• Evaluate and consider the standards and guidelines regarding the levels of protection for
The Green and the Loockerman Street historic contexts.
• Evaluate and consider the use of modern materials and technologies in the standards and
guidelines.
Recommendation 4: Architectural Review Certification Process
• Refine the existing regulatory process and procedure for Architectural Review Certification
for properties located within the designated local Historic District Zone (H).
• Offer education opportunities and public outreach on the Architectural Review
Certification process.
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• Evaluate process of requests for demolition and the identification of demolition by neglect
properties.
Recommendation 5: Impact of Development Activity on Historic Resources
Explore other strategies, activities, and incentive programs to assist in the preservation and
protection of historic resources to balance the needs of preservation and revitalization. These
activities may involve regulatory measures such as ordinance or code amendments, flexible
building codes for rehabilitation, form-based zoning codes, etc.
• Develop and/or improve incentives and ordinances that encourage the use of historic
structures.
• Encourage use of flexible building codes when rehabilitation of existing historic buildings
is proposed.
• Focus planning initiatives on Downtown Dover to strengthen Loockerman Street and the
adjoining areas while maintaining the balance of preservation and development activity.
This includes support of the Restoring Central Dover program and Dover’s Downtown
Development District.
Recommendation 6: Support of Historic Resources
There are a variety of approaches that can support and recognize historic resources and landscapes.
• Support consideration of historic resources and landscapes in development activities from
infill projects to land annexation.
• Continue to identify, assist, and review the nominations of eligible properties to the
National Register of Historic Places.
• Explore opportunities to amend or provide updated information to existing National
Register nominations to meet current standards.
• Explore opportunities to conduct and/or update the Delaware Cultural Resource Survey for
properties located within City limits.
• Ensure the diversity of the community as reflected in the City’s history, architecture, and
demographics are reflected in the preservation efforts
• Recommend completion of a Self-Assessment for the Historic District Commission to
identify other strategic planning needs.
Goal 2: Provide and Promote Incentives for Preservation Activities
Provide and promote incentives for public and private preservation activities and the protection of
residential and non-residential historic properties including incentives to encourage continual use,
on-going maintenance of such properties, and appropriate in-fill project design.
Recommendation 7: Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties
• Continue the City’s Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties and promote awareness of
the program.
• Promote awareness of other Tax Credit Programs offered including State and Federal
programs.
Recommendation 8: Increase Participation in Resource-Bearing Programs
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• Continue participation in Certified Local Government (CLG) program of the National Park
Service with a focus on increasing training and for the evaluation of staffing needs.
• Engage in efforts for evaluation, designation, and implementation of the Delaware Byways
Program and the Delaware Scenic & Historic Highways Program.
Goal 3: Increase Public Information on Historic Resources
Increase and promote dissemination of information on preservation activities, the value and
significance of historic resources, and historic and cultural heritage tourism opportunities to the
public and elected/appointed officials.
Recommendation 9: Public Outreach Education
• Initiate educational programs on historic and cultural resources for the general public and
elected/appointed officials to increase awareness and understanding.
• Develop and/or update written and digital materials (brochures, process guides, web-based
postings, GIS mapping, etc.) on such topics as the local Historic District Zone, historic
resources, the Historic District Commission, the Architectural Review Certification
process, and the City’s Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties.
• Conduct workshop training with for the Historic District Commission and Planning
Commission on preservation topics and the Architectural Review Certification process.
• Identify and implement methods of on-going communication with historic property owners
and interested groups.
Goal 4: Collaborate with Diverse Groups and Governments
Partner and collaborate with special interest groups, within municipal government, and state and
federal government agencies regarding preservation activities, cultural activities and heritage
tourism.
Recommendation 10: Assistance and Support of Interest Groups
• Continue to coordinate with and assist government agencies/officials and preservation
interest groups. Examples of these groups and agencies include the City Council, Planning
Commission, Historic District Commission, the Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs
(State Historic Preservation Office), the First State Heritage Park at Dover, and the First
State National Historical Park (National Park Service).
• Coordinate with preservation interest groups such as Downtown Dover Partnership,
Preservation Delaware, Friends of Old Dover, and others.
• Build relationships with the historic preservation and related programs at Delaware State
University, Wesley College, and the University of Delaware.
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UTILITIES
Goal 1: Proactively Maintain Existing Infrastructure and Expand
Infrastructure When Beneficial
Continue to place highest priority on maintaining existing utilities and community infrastructure
so that reliable service can continue to be provided to existing community, and in the best interest
of the community’s health and well-being.
Recommendation 1: Update Utility Plans Regularly
Dover water, sewer and electric will have their long-range plans updated every ten years and
integrated into the Consolidated Utility Plan for the City of Dover.
Recommendation 2: Continue to Seek Interconnections with Other Wate r Systems
Work with Tidewater Utilities, the Camden-Wyoming Sewer and Water Authority, other
neighboring water providers to interconnect with other water systems.
Recommendation 3: Implement plan to identify and remove sources of inflow and
infiltration
• Prepare projects to reline old sewer mains to reduce and/or eliminate inflow & infiltration
• Work with commercial property owners to remove catch basin connections to the sanitary
sewer system that have been identified by field investigations or smoke testing.
Goal 2: Enhance Infrastructure to Meet Community Needs
Enhance public utilities and infrastructure where studies indicate that community services
standards are not being met.
Recommendation 4: Continue to Implement Plans to Improve Water Quality
The City has developed a plan for resolving the “brown water” issues that have occurred
since the City began to chlorinate the water system. The City should continue its
commitment to implementing the water system improvements that will improve the water
quality concerns.
Recommendation 5: Identify and pursue options for long-term reliable, cost competitive,
and environmentally prudent electricity for the citizens of Dover
Recommendation 6: Identify new transportation needs and ensure the city has the
infrastructure and capacity to accommodate evolving technologies.
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We have seen an increase in the usage of new transportation like electric cars and the City
should ensure it has the capacity to accommodate the demand for new technologies like at-
home charging stations.
Goal 3: Meet or exceed the State and Federal requirements of the
NPDES permit and Stormwater Management Plan
Recommendation 7: Implementing a Stormwater Utility within the City of Dover
Implement the results from the feasibility study for initiating a stormwater utility within the
City, including the recommendations of the study as approved by City Council.
Recommendation 8: Encourage and Possibly Require Green Technology for Storm water
Management in New Development Projects
Work with City engineering staff, Kent Conservation District, and the Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control to determine the appropriate changes to City codes and
processes to require stormwater management practices that mimic natural conditions for new
development. Implement necessary changes to codes and processes.
Recommendation 9: Obtain Accreditation with the American Public Works Association
The City of Dover Office of Public Works should continue its efforts to obtain
accreditation from the APWA (American Public Works Association) so as to be officially
recognized as an Agency of high standards and professionalism.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES
Goal 1: Provide a System of Interconnected Open Space Areas and
Recreational Oppor tunities
Provide a walkable open space network which links the community to facilities, schools, libraries,
and travel paths.
Recommendation 1: Develop an Open Space and Park Master Plan
• Identify within the Master Plan a variety of park and recreation facilities suitable to
different ages, cultures, economic status, and interests.
• The Open Space and Park Master Plan should meet the open space and recreational needs
in the Downtown and a plan of action for implementation should be created as part of the
process.
• Implement improved water-based facilities and other non-traditional recreation activities
as part of any Open Space and Park Master Plan.
• Conduct an updated Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment as part of the master planning
effort, or as a separate initiative if necessary.
Recommendation 2: Plan for Individual Parks and Greenways
• Implement the completed master plans for Schutte Park and Dover Park.
• Develop a master plan for Silver Lake Park.
• Acquire and develop recreation/open space areas in strategic locations where there are
opportunities to connect open spaces or enhance the city’s pedestrian network.
• Continue to make connections to regional efforts, such as the St. Jones Greenway.
• Support efforts to preserve natural greenways corridors, such as the area along the Fork
Branch.
Recommendation 3: Maintain and Improve City Park Facilities and Recreation Programs
• Continue to perform playground safety inspections to ensure that playgrounds meet safety
standards.
• Continue to implement a playground replacement schedule as a part of the City’s Capital
Investment Plan.
• Maintain and expand recreational programs in parks citywide to meet the needs of a diverse
population.
• Evaluate the process and responsibilities for maintaining active recreation areas and
common open space within residential developments.
• Evaluate the City’s methods for providing active recreation areas to new residential
developments, to determine if development of new private recreation areas is still desirable
or if the City should focus on having developers help fund improvements in Dover’s public
parks.
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Goal 2: Disaster Preparation
The City must be prepared to face and quickly address potential disasters both natural and man-
made.
Recommendation 4: Disaster Preparedness
• Continue to comply with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) through
participating in appropriate staff training and holding drills to prepare for potential
disasters.
• Continue to evaluate the City’s role in large special events management, such as for
NASCAR events, the Firefly Music Festival, and other large events, festivals, parades, etc.
• Maintain strong intergovernmental relationships with County and State agencies before,
during, and after special events and emergency situations.
• Continuously update and implement the City’s Emergency Operations Plan, to meet the
constantly shifting challenges posed by increasingly severe weather events, terrorist
threats, and other novel emergencies.
Goal 3: Provide and Maintain High Quality City Services
The City should provide and maintain high quality services to all residents, properties, and visitors
within Dover.
Recommendation 5: Maintenance of City Services
• Evaluate the levels of City Services as they pertain to police, fire, and emergency response
times. Service levels should be maintained or excess from their current status as Dover
grows in population and land size.
• Ensure that the City’s new private ambulance service can meet the service demands placed
on it.
Recommendation 6: Improve access to City Library Services
• Support efforts by the Library to bring off-site services to underserved populations, such
as children and the elderly. Services can be provided at locations such as daycares, after-
school programs, and nursing homes among others.
• Evaluate methods by which access to the Library itself might be improved, particularly for
underserved populations. Improved public transit in particular should be considered.
Goal 4: Invest in City Owned Resources
The City should work to ensure the protection, preservation and growth of its own resources.
Physical facilities should be maintained and be upgraded where possible. Natural, historic, and
cultural resources should be protected and preserved.
Recommendation 7: Invest in City Services and Facilities
Assess the feasibility of all City buildings to determine if they are adequately able to support City
staff and day-to-day operations in the City.
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• Assess the feasibility of expanding e-services such as electronic applications, fee payment, and
services where applicable.
• Maximize the health benefits of Capital Projects and investments. Future investments and
capital projects can be leveraged to promote health through the following:
o Prioritize projects that address gaps in community health resources, including parks
and trails, and a food distribution hub.
o Require or incentivize projects to incorporate design features that support public health,
including pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities, green infrastructure and community-
accessible space.
Recommendation 8: Protect and Preserve Natural, Historic, and Cultural Resources
• Encourage appropriate stewardship of natural, historic, and cultural resources in City
construction projects and activities that may impact these resources.
• Continue to support tree planting and landscaping programs through the Development
Advisory Committee and Public Works Department.
• Continue to support historic and cultural events and projects in the City by assisting with
technical aid and other support staff activities that ensure the viability and continuation of those
projects.
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TRANSPORTATION
Goal 1: Preserve and Maintain the Existing Transpor tation System
Encroaching development and unlimited access onto the region’s major roadways reduces system
capacity. By guiding development, controlling access, and taking active steps to preserve
transportation system investments that have already been made, the existing system can be
maintained.
Recommendation 1: Increase the Capacity of the Transportation System by:
• Improving corridor intersections
• Upgrading facilities
• Increasing transit service efficiency
• Supporting opportunities to expand aviation facilities
• Facilitating and expanding access to public/private airports in the region’s transportation
system
• Improving provisions for non-motorized travel
• Supporting the return of passenger rail service
• Assessing and tracking trends that might influence future transportation systems and land
uses
• Proactively planning for the impacts of new technologies such as alternative fuels, goods
and services delivery, lifestyles and travel.
Goal 2: Increase Coordination with Agencies
Work with citizens, DelDOT, and the MPO to ensure that Dover’s long and short-range
transportation needs are addressed.
Recommendation 2: Leadership in the Dover/Kent MPO
• Continue to play an active role in the Dover/Kent County MPO
• Continue to use the Dover/Kent County MPO as a forum for long-range transportation
planning and interacting with DelDOT.
• Continue to coordinate development activities within the City of Dover with DelDOT
through the Development Advisory Committee.
Recommendation 3: Promote Safe Routes
Explore opportunities to designate Safe Routes to Schools, Safe Routes for Seniors and
Safe Routes to Parks, and support programming efforts to encourage their use. The following
specific actions are recommended:
• Identify current Safe Routes programs and evaluate deficiencies
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• Conduct a community-engaged process to designate new Safe Routes and develop their
programming
• Promote and support Safe Routes programs
Goal 3: Develop and Expand Alternate Modes of Transpor tation
Expanding facilities and services for alternate modes of transportation such as walking, bicycling,
taxi, rideshare, and transit services enhances mobility for residents, reduces the number of single-
occupant vehicles, and reduces the need to own an automobile.
Recommendation 4: Update and Implement the Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation
Plans
• Review the bicycle and pedestrian transportation network to identify gaps and important
segments needed to provide a continuous network. Prioritize connectivity between
neighborhoods and points of interest, like schools, neighborhood centers and healthcare
facilities.
• Consider implementing the proposed bicycle network for the downtown area included in
the Plan4Health guidance document.
• Develop an implementation plan to complete this network. The construction of the missing
sidewalk/bike path segments can be accomplished utilizing a combination of private
development activities, City funding through the CIP, and funding available through state
and federal sources.
• Develop a maintenance plan for the network that builds on the Public Works Department’s
ADA Transition Plan, DelDOT repair schedules, and other current efforts.
• Ensure vital pedestrian and bicycle amenities such as seating, street lighting, street
crossings, and bicycle parking are addressed in the plan.
Recommendation 5: Expand and Improve Transit Service
In collaboration with DART, enhance transit connections between neighborhoods and
employment centers, institutions, commercial areas, schools and recreational facilities-particularly
neighborhoods with large transit-dependent populations such as retirement, nursing and group-
living facilities and economically disadvantaged areas. Enhancing transit shelters and increasing
stops increases mobility, improves the transit experience and makes transit use more appealing.
The following specific actions to support the expansion and improvement of transit services are
recommended:
• Support the addition of new transit stops
• Enhance existing transit stops with good pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Build transit shelters that protect riders from inclement weather
• Advocate for more frequent and reliable transit service to attract and retain ridership
• Support improved transit routes to the Capitol Area from North/South and East/West
Goal 4: Create Recommendations and Policies for Roadways and
Development
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The City should cooperate with DelDOT through the Development Advisory Committee (DAC)
and the Dover/Kent County MPO on the following:
• Support for access management along minor arterials and collector roads to protect traffic
capacity and preserve the character of existing neighborhoods.
• Support for pedestrian, bikeways, and public transit facilities in subdivisions and site plan
applications.
Recommendation 6: Implement the US Route 13/113 Corridor Improvements
• Work with DelDOT and the Dover/Kent County MPO to develop a Transportation
Improvement District for the Route 13/Bay Road Corridor in Dover, according to the TID
boundaries, horizon year, and service standards defined by the updated Agreement
Regarding Dover US 13/Bay Road Corridor Transportation Improvement District.
(Agreement yet to be updated)
• Explore the possibility of developing a truck stop, where possible and appropriate, along
the Route 13 corridor.
Recommendation 7: Develop and Implement Strategies for Addressing East/West Traffic
West of Dover
• Work with DelDOT, property owners, and the Dover/Kent County MPO to implement the
Delaware Route 8 Study.
• Work with DelDOT, property owners, and the Dover/Kent County MPO to implement the
Dover Capital Gateway Plan. (Also, Strategic Development Plan for the West Side?)
Recommendation 8: Establish a means of access from the Garrison Oak Tract to SR 1
• Evaluate potential access means which would allow access to the Garrison Oak Tract from
SR 1
• Determine Costs necessary to Build Access Road via SR 1 to the Garrison Oak Tract.
Recommendation 9: Miscellaneous Transportation Improvements
• Advocate the following projects and studies to be placed in the Dover/Kent County MPO
Transportation Improvement Program and the DelDOT Capital Transportation Program
(CTP). Each year the Dover City Council develops listing of prioritized projects (See Table
9-6 for the current year’s prioritization).
Table 9-6: Prioritization of City Transportation Projects
Garrison Oak Connector Road
Loockerman Street/Forest Street Intersection
Sidewalks within the walk zone of the new Dover High School
Crawford Carroll Avenue Extension
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West Street Improvements from North Street to the Transit Center
US 13 Service Roads/Scarborough Road
College Road Corridor Upgrades (Kenton Road to McKee Road)
US 13 Sidewalk Construction
Route 8/Hazlettville Road Connector
Kenton Road Corridor Upgrades/ Route 8 East/West Corridor Plan Improvements
Kings Highway/Route 13 Intersection Improvements
Source: Dover City Council September 2018
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Goal 1: Attract and Retain H igh-Paying Quality Jobs by Targeting
Business Sectors that are best suited for Dover and Kent County and
focusing on those sectors that are under -represented in our region
Recommendation 1: Adopt Economic Development Strategies
• Define an Economic Development Vision and Strategies for the City including a long-term
economic portfolio, land/facility requirements and workforce development
• Work closely with economic development agencies including Kent County, Kent Economic
Partnership, the Delaware Prosperity Partnership, and the State Division of Small Business to
identify and pursue opportunities and locations for economic growth
• Create a diversity of businesses focused on Dover’s strengths
• Maintain and foster workforce development
• Build private-public partnerships (P3) to encourage coordination and foster investments among
private, state, county and City stakeholders, and to fund infrastructure development and
improvements
• Build on the resources available through the City’s institutions of higher education for
analytics, training and research
• Recognize the value of Dover’s tourism industry, including being the State Capital, our
proximity to regional attractions, and local history
• Recognize and promote the local and regional economic value of Dover’s commercial
corridors
Recommendation 2: Develop Effective Protocols for Business Attraction and Retention
Establish an organizational protocol for business recruitment and retention activities to include:
• Clarify the point of contact and the processes for City interaction with prospects, including
designating a “point-of-contract for the City
• Provide timely and effective information and promotional materials to respond to inquiries
• Develop a protocol and marketing program for outreach
• Create ongoing relationships with existing companies, brokers and site selectors
• Develop capacity to assist in small business development
• Coordinate external marketing and prospect management with other stakeholders
• Maintain an active leadership position in the Kent Economic Partnership, the Downtown Dover
Partnership, the Kent County Tourism Office, the Greater Kent Committee, the Central
Delaware Chamber of Commerce, the State Office of Small Business, and other organizations
focused on job growth in Kent County.
• Streamline regulatory processes, improve incentives and proactively identify economic
development opportunities
• Secure bonds/grants and other funding sources to support infrastructure and promotional
investment
• Develop protocols for management of city facilities (industrial park development)
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• Incorporate the county plan recommendation for establishing an employment center/zone near
Horsepond Road (consistent with county plan).
Goal 2: Revitalize the “Historic” Downtown Dover core as a Vibrant
Town Center
Recommendation 3: Continue to Develop and Promote Incentives for Downtown
Redevelopment
Understanding the interest of the public for preserving and enhancing the look and feel of
Downtown Dover, evaluate the slate of incentives for redevelopment within the downtown target
area, and continue to add incentives that will encourage a balanced mix of uses within the City’s
core, with the intention of improving opportunities, correcting negative conditions and eliminating
vacancies.
Recommendation 4: Support the Downtown Dover Partnership and Restoring Central
Dover
• Support and regularly coordinate with the Downtown Dover Partnership and Restoring Central
Dover program.
• Work with businesses in the Downtown Core District to keep market driven hours, continue to
offer specialized products and services, properly maintain building space (inside and out), and
enhance window displays.
• Heavily market all incentives to Downtown business and property owners, with emphasis in
the Historic Downtown Core District.
• Create and operate a one-stop- business development assistance function in City Hall.
• Create and publish “how to” brochures and other information for investors, prospective
entrepreneurs, property owners and other business. interests
• Encourage one-on-one consulting with the business and property owners. on a regular basis to
discuss the concerns and needs of owners and to identify service providers/incentives that can
help address those needs.
• Encourage businesses in the Downtown core to expand or contract current lines and services,
expand existing business space, and open new shops.
• Undertake a comprehensive process to develop a plan and strategies to address crime,
vagrancy, loitering and vandalism through community policing, code and criminal
enforcement and public awareness.
• Review and modify vacant building codes and procedures to incentivize reuse, reduce
exemptions, and enforce penalties on chronic vacancy.
• Undertake and support new business creation initiatives such as “Unlock the Block” and
“Launcher”
• Support as appropriate the NCALL Real Estate Development Plan for Central Dover
Recommendation 5: Support the Creation of a Visual Master Plan and Form-Based Code
for Historic Downtown Core
Work with the DDP and its Committees to develop a master plan for the Loockerman Street
Downtown Core area that is visually, and design based. Adopt form-based code provisions
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that require that any plan consistent with the overall master plan would be subject to only
administrative review to the maximum extent possible.
Recommendation 6: Support Mixed-Use Development
Promote zoning districts and regulations that support the traditional mixed-use nature of the
Downtown Core area.
• Ensure that regulation in the Downtown Core promotes personal, professional and service-
oriented businesses and alternative work-live and co-work opportunities.
• Encourage the Downtown Dover Partnership to provide technical assistance with the
permitting process and other processes necessary for opening a Downtown business.
• Create an Arts Co-op/ Arts & Entertainment designation for the Downtown area and recruit
artists to live and work in the area.
Goal 3: Ensure that Zoning Requirements City -wide Encourage the
Uses Desired and Do Not Create Impediments to Desired Business
Growth
Recommendations 7: Review and Modify Zoning Regulations to Ensure that Desired
Uses Are Encouraged and Incompatible Uses are Tightly Controlled
• Review and realign existing industrial, office and commercial zones to ensure that industrial
uses are separated from incompatible uses and that zoning districts support the economic
development strategy.
• Separate light and heavy manufacturing to prohibit non-manufacturing entities within the
heavy manufacturing zone.
• Evaluate and update home occupation requirements in the Zoning Ordinance to encourage
infill and better align uses.
• Better define permitted and conditional uses in commercial and industrial zones.
• Develop appropriate zoning and other provisions that support development and expansion
of targeted businesses, such as at the Civil Air Terminal/Kent County Aeropark for aviation
and aeronautics uses.
• Explore creating new zoning provisions or districts that are responsive to emerging
strengths, such as in the health care, arts and entertainment, or tourism sectors.
Recommendation 8: Protect existing establishments from encroachment:
• Protect existing industrial, office park, and manufacturing establishments from
encroachment by incompatible land uses, which could result in nuisance complaints,
hazardous situations, and human conflict via regulations reducing/eliminating
development surrounding these areas.
• Protect Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) from encroachment by preventing incompatible
commercial and/or residential development east of SR 1 and within the Airport Environs
Overlay Zone (AEOZ).
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Goal 4: Create an Environment for Long Term Economic Investment
in Dover Focusing on Balanced Growth, Green Technology and
Entrepreneurial Businesses
Recommendations 9: Review zoning and land development ordinances to ensure the
appropriateness of uses within respective zone, to promote sustainability, encourage
balanced sector growth, promotion of small businesses and startups, and to ensure
responsiveness to emerging economic and societal trends
Goal 5: Actively Market Garrison Oak Technology Park (Garrison
Oak Business and Technology Center)
Recommendation 10: Develop a Strategic Marketing Plan for Garrison Oak
• Consider remaining the park to “Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center” to broaden
its appeal to a larger universe of potential business activities, consistent with the original intent
of the facility
• Work with the Kent Economic Partnership and the state to effectively market the Center
• Urge DelDOT and the Dover/Kent MPO to undertake planning and design for a dedicated
connector from Route 1 to the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center to improve
access and marketability.
Recommendation 11: Encourage the use of Garrison Oak as a potential site for green,
alternative and low-carbon energy plant(s), and for large technological and
manufacturing firms that support these industries.
Recommendation 12: Explore the potential of the Garrison Oak Business and
Technology Center for designation as a foreign trade zone.
Goal 6. Peruse economic development linked to active recreation
Recommendation 13: Promote business entrepreneurship linked with Dover’s trails,
parks, natural areas and other active recreation resources. Entrepreneurship may take
many forms, including retail, tour operators, concessions, and maintenance services.
• Consider contracting with local businesses to provide services, such as maintenance and
concessions services, to city-owned park and recreation facilities
• Identify opportunities to use parks and trails as catalysts for economic development, such
as mixed-use development and other zoning changes near key parks
• Evaluate and promote economic development strategies (e.g. monetary or incentives),
linked to natural resources
Goal 7: Pursue economic development linked to improved healthy
food access.
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Recommendation 14: Encourage new ventures that expand healthy food options across
Dover, including corner markets, produce carts, food hubs, community gardens, farm
stands and farmers markets. Support existing grocery stores and other food retailers in
expanding healthy food availability through distribution chain development, technical
assistance, marketing and incentives.
• Support farmers market programs, and seek to expand them in priority areas
• Support the development of a City or County sponsored cart program
• Advocate for development of a local food hub
• Advocate for the founding of a healthy corner store program
Goal 8: Promote inclusive workforce development programs,
strategies and par tnerships, especially for disadvantaged groups
Recommendation 15: Support the development of workforce development programs,
strategies and partnerships that increase training and employment opportunities for all
residents, especially for youth and young adults, and for low income, communities of
color, people with disabilities, ex-offenders, and others that face economic injustices
and barriers to employment.
• Collaborate with government and civil society partners on workforce development
initiatives
• Work closely with Dover’s institutions of higher education to link economic development
opportunities and targets with skills and professional training curricula.
• Prioritize contracting with women and minority-owned business
• Support entrepreneur-based development programs and technical assistance to grow future
business leaders.
Goal 9: Promote the revitalization and redevelopment of the Center
City
Recommendation 16: Support initiatives to foster economic activity throughout the
greater center city areas adjacent to the Historic Downtown Core to develop linkages,
enhance community resources, promote neighborhoods, and create opportunities that
are complementary to the goals of the Restoring Central Dover and Downtown
Development Programs.
• Support the development of a neighborhood development strategy for the areas
surrounding Governors, New, Queen, Kirkwood and West Streets and along W. Division
Street, to include creating an identity, fostering a variety of housing opportunities,
promoting neighborhood-scale businesses and building on the increasingly successful
blight removal efforts taking place in those areas.
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• Implement recommendations of prior studies and plans for the Westside, the Transit Center
Neighborhood and the Forest/Loockerman gateway/corridors, including linking
redevelopment activities along S. Governors Avenue, Water Street, Bank Lane and West
Street with the Bayhealth Medical Center complex, the State Courts and other
governmental and educational facilities in the area.
• Develop a Government/Civic Complex plan that addresses the future needs of the City
including City Hall and other City offices, the old Dover Library, government complex
parking, recreation and open space, and the Mirror Lake/Loockerman Street gateway to the
City.
• Leverage positive investment from DSHA, Strong Neighborhood Housing Fund,
Neighborhood Building Block Fund, Opportunity Zone Program, and others to assist with
neighborhood redevelopment efforts.
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Goal 1: Encourage Balanced Housing Oppor tunities for All Income
Levels and Phases in Life
Ensure that adequate, safe, and affordable housing is offered to all income levels, ages and citizens
of the City.
Recommendation 1: Explore the feasibility of allowing an accessory housing unit option
based on strict criteria
• Develop a zoning text amendment that allows, under strict parameters, an accessory
dwelling unit within one family residence zones for the use of family members.
Recommendation 2: Encourage the use of mixed use/mixed style housing types though
residential zoning
• Evaluate the provisions of Planned Neighborhood Design and the Senior Citizen Housing
Option.
• Evaluate and update Codes to encourage compact and diverse development throughout
the City.
Recommendation 3: Update the Consolidated Plan and the Fair Housing Plan
• Maintain updates to the Consolidated Plan as required.
• Update and adopt the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
• Adopt the 2019 Fair Housing Plan and incorporate a policy statement to affirmatively
further fair housing in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation 4: Encourage the development of affordable rental housing
• Work with housing providers and developers to construct affordable rental
housing.
• Work with housing providers to provide affordable housing to low income residents.
• Continue to work with the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Housing Working Group to end
homelessness and increase the number of permanent supportive housing for the homeless,
.
Goal 2: Preserve Existing Housing Stock
Preserve the existing housing stock in the City of Dover through the continuation of the
rehabilitation of existing homes.
Recommendation 5: Promote development within the City limits
• Encourage “in-fill” residential development.
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• Encourage housing in the Downtown and other areas that are near transit and multi-modal
routes, retail areas, employment and essential services.
Recommendation 6: Encourage property owners to maintain and rehabilitate their
existing housing stock
• Continue to make emergency repairs and rehab homes with CDBG funds from the City,
and with the assistance of other housing agencies to eliminate severe housing conditions
that constitute immediate health or safety hazards to the occupants.
• Continue to support the rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes with families who are low
to moderate income.
• Support the adaptive mixed reuse of existing buildings throughout the City.
Goal 3: Provide Safe Livable Neighborhoods
Continue to provide safe livable residential and commercial neighborhoods to improve the quality
of life.
Recommendation 7: Provide safe and livable neighborhoods
• Continue to conduct housing inspections on rental housing to ensure the compliance with
City Codes.
• Proactively enforce City Codes for property maintenance to improve community
appearance.
• Increase community policing and Dover Police foot patrols in the Downtown area to reduce
crime.
• Continue to improve and maintain infrastructure in established neighborhoods throughout
the City.
Goal 4: Provide Homeownership Oppor tunities for Low/Moderate
Income
Provide homeownership opportunities throughout the City, especially within low and moderate-
income neighborhoods.
Recommendation 8: Provide homeownership incentives for low to moderate income
households
• Continue to support funding the Homeownership Assistance Program to provide down
payment or settlement assistance of up to $20,000 to qualified homebuyers who purchase
property in the City of Dover through CDBG.
• Continue to support the provision of education regarding homeownership opportunities and
responsibilities.
• Support the Diamond State Community Land Trust and explore opportunities to utilize the
land trust model to expand homeownership.
• Continue to support the Restoring Central Dover Initiative and the Downtown
Development District Incentives to increase homeownership in the Downtown area.
• Continue to implement the 2015-2019 Community Development Consolidated Plan.
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Recommendation 9: Articulate the link between housing and health (Plan4Health)
• Collaborate with public health agencies, housing authorities, advocacy groups and others
on matters concerning housing and health.
• Support programs that promote good quality housing (e.g. collaborate on weatherization
programs, collaborate on lead paint hazards programs)
• Advocate for the development of complete neighborhoods and mixed-use developments.
• Support programs to address housing inequities and injustices (e.g. collaborate with
tenants alliance, promote neighborhood initiatives to address hazards?
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-12
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 70-5 - Aggressive panhandling of the
4 Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout and inserting the bold, blue text, as
5 follows:
6 Sec. 70-5. - Aggressive panhandling Panhandling and false or misleading solicitation.
7 (a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the
8 meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different
9 meaning:
10 Accosting means approaching or speaking to someone in such a manner as would cause a reasonable
11 person to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon his person, or upon
12 property in his immediate possession.
13 Alms means money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy; anything given as
14 charity.
15 Ask, beg, panhandle, request and solicit mean and include, without limitation, the spoken, written
16 or printed word or such other acts as are conducted in furtherance of the purpose of obtaining alms.
17 Forcing oneself upon the company of another means continuing to request, beg or solicit alms from
18 a person after that person has made a negative response, blocking the passage of the individual
19 addressed or otherwise engaging in conduct that could reasonably be construed as intended to compel
20 or force a person to accede to demands.
21 (b) Time of panhandling. Any person who panhandles after sunset or before sunrise is guilty of a
22 violation of this section of the city Code. Solicitation of money and other things of value. It shall
23 be unlawful for any person to solicit money or other things of value:
24 (1) On private property if the owner, tenant or lawful occupant has asked the person not to
25 solicit on the property, or has posted a sign clearly indicating that solicitations are not
26 welcome on the property;
27 (2) Within 15 feet of the entrance to or exit from any public toilet facility;
28 (3) Within 15 feet of an automated teller machine, provided that when an automated teller
29 machine is located within an automated teller machine facility, such distance shall be
30 measured from the entrance or exit of the automated teller machine facility;
31 (4) Within 15 feet of any pay telephone, provided that when a pay telephone is located within
32 a telephone booth or other facility, such distance shall be measured from the entrance or
33 exit of the telephone booth or facility;
34 (5) In any public transportation vehicle, or in any bus or subway station, or within 15 feet of
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35 any bus stop or taxistand;
36 (6) From any operator of a motor vehicle that is in traffic on a public street; provided,
37 however, that this subsection shall not apply to services rendered in connection with
38 emergency repairs requested by the owner or passengers of such vehicle;
39 (7) From any person who is waiting in line for entry to any building, public or private,
40 including, but not limited to, any residence, business or athletic facility;
41 (8) Within 15 feet of the entrance to or exit from a building, public or private, including, but
42 not limited to, any residence, business or athletic facility;
43 (9) By accosting another; or
44 (10) By forcing oneself upon the company of another.
45 (c) Place of panhandling. Any person who panhandles when the person solicited is in any of the
46 following places is guilty of a violation of this article:
47 (1) At any bus stop or train stop;
48 (2) In any public transportation vehicle or facility;
49 (3) In any vehicle on any city street; or
50 (4) On private property, unless the panhandler has permission from the owner or the
51 occupant.
52 (d) Manner of panhandling. Any person who panhandles in any of the following manners is guilty
53 of a violation of this article:
54 (1) By coming within three feet of the person solicited until that person has indicated that he
55 or she does wish to make a donation;
56 (2) By blocking the path of the person soliciting along a sidewalk or street;
57 (3) By following a person who walks away from the panhandler;
58 (4) By using profane or abusive language, either during the solicitation or following a refusal;
59 (5) By panhandling in a group of two or more persons; or
60 (6) By any statement, gesture, or other communication which a reasonable person in the
61 situation of the person solicited would perceive to be a threat.
62 (e) False or misleading solicitation. Any person who knowingly makes any false or misleading
63 representation in the course of soliciting a donation is guilty of a violation of this article. False
64 or misleading representations include, but are not limited to, the following:
65 (1) Stating that the donation is needed to meet a specific need, when the solicitor already has
66 sufficient funds to meet that need and does not disclose that fact;
67 (2) Stating that the donation is needed to meet a need which does not exist;
68 (3) Stating that the solicitor is from out of town and stranded, when that is not true;
69 (4) Wearing a military uniform or other indication of military service, when the solicitor is
70 neither a present nor former member of the service indicated;
71 (5) Wearing or displaying an indication of physical disability, when the solicitor does not
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72 suffer the disability indicated;
73 (6) Use of any make-up or device to simulate any deformity; or
74 (7) Stating that the solicitor is homeless, when he is not.
75 (f) Permit requirement.
76 (1) No person shall panhandle on five or more days in a single calendar year without a permit
77 issued by the police department. A person who has been issued a permit shall keep it on
78 his or her person at all times while panhandling and show it to any police officer upon
79 request. No person whose permit has been revoked shall panhandle for a period of two
80 years following the revocation. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a
81 violation of this article.
82 (2) The police department shall issue the permit for a fee, as provided for in Appendix F - Fees
83 and Fines, to any eligible person who presents himself at the police station, states his true
84 name, presents a photo identification or signs a declaration under penalty of perjury that
85 he has no such identification, and permits himself to be photographed and fingerprinted.
86 (3) A person is ineligible for a permit if and only if within the past five years he (1) has been
87 convicted of two or more violations of this article, (2) has had a permit revoked pursuant
88 to subsections (5) or (6) of this section, or (3) has been convicted of two or more offenses
89 under the law of any jurisdiction which involve aggressive or intimidating behavior while
90 panhandling or false or misleading representations while panhandling.
91 (4) If the police department is unable to determine eligibility within 24 hours of the
92 application, the department shall issue a permit good for 30 days and determine eligibility
93 for a regular permit before the temporary permit expires. The regular permit shall expire
94 one year from the date of issuance. Along with the permit, the police department shall give
95 the applicant a copy of this section.
96 (5) Any person who makes any false or misleading representation while apply for a period
97 under this section is guilty of a violation of this article. Upon conviction of violation of this
98 subsection, the police department shall revoke any permit issued to the subject defendant
99 under this section.
100 (6) If a permit is issued to a person under this section and that person subsequently commits
101 and is convicted of a violation of any provision of this article, the police department shall
102 revoke the permit.
103 (g) Violations; penalties.
104 Each section of this article is distinct and any violation of any section is a separate violation of
105 this article. A conviction of a violation of any section of this article shall be punishable by a fine
106 in accordance with Appendix F - Fees and Fines.
107 (Code 1981, § 14-13; Ord. of 9-8-2003)
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108 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
109 That Appendix F - Fees and Fines of the Dover Code be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold,
110 blue font, as follows:
111 Chapter 70. - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions
112 Chapter 70. Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions Fees and Fines
113 Sec. 70-1. Combative fighting
Not to exceed $1,000.00. Separate
fines may be issued to the promoter
114 Subsec. (d)(1) Violations; penalties, fines of such an event, participants in
such an event, and the owner of the
premises of such an event
115 Sec. 70-2. Weapons generally
Not less than $500.00, nor more
116 Subsec. (e)(1) Penalties; fines
than $1,000.00
117 Sec. 70-5. Panhandling and fraudulent solicitation
118 Subsec. (f)(2) Permit; fee $250.00
119 Subsec. (g) Violations; penalties Not to exceed $500.00
120 Sec. 70-7. Registered sexual offenders
$500.00 for any offense; each day
121 Subsec. (f) Penalties
shall constitute a separate offense
Not to exceed $1,000.00 for any
122 Subsec. 70-8. Disorderly premises
offense.
123 ADOPTED: *
124 S:\ORDINANCES\2018\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2018-12 CH 70-OFFENSES, SEC 70-5 AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING\ORDINANCE #2018-12 Ch 70-Offenses and Misc, Sec. 70-5 Panhandling.wpd
125 SYNOPSIS
126 The amendment expands upon the existing section to include "false or misleading solicitation",
127 prohibits panhandling between sunset and sunrise under any circumstances, prohibits
128 panhandling in certain places and situations, requires a permit, and adds a fine for violations.
129 (SPONSORS: HARE AND POLCE)
130 Actions History
131 10/23/2018 - Scheduled for Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Legislative, Finance and Administrative Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Human Resources DATE SUBMITTED: October 26, 2018
PREPARED BY: Kim Hawkins, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Proposals – Diversity and Inclusion
REVIEWED BY: Donna Mitchell, City Manager
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $37,500 plus travel costs (Washington DC Area) plus $7,500 for an optional
training; Executive Thinking and Learning (one session lasting 6-8 hours); Total $45,000
AMOUNT BUDGETED: FY18 $97,400 (Will prepare budget amendment $50,000)
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): The Human Resources Department’s budget
TIME TIMETABLE: Approximately three (3) months from approval of City Council
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the award to Ivy Planning Group for up to $45,000 plus Travel Costs
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Diversity and Inclusion Study was issued on August 1, 2018 with a bid opening on
September 14, 2018. Six (6) submissions were received. Below is a summary of the RFP details and the submissions.
References were contacted for Econsult, Exude, Ivy Planning Group and JJA Consultants. Each received positive
comments. Exude was the lowest bid however the proposal lacked depth. Ivy Planning Group provided the second lowest
bid with a comprehensive proposal. In addition, Ivy has assisted government agencies within the State of Delaware which
should provide them with a much deeper understanding of Delaware demographics and hiring challenges.
The scope and deliverables of the RFP are as follows:
Scope of Services
The purpose of these consulting services will be to determine:
Workforce availability, based on EEOC job categories, within the entire city of Dover geographic area.
Recommendations to improve diversity efforts in regard to recruiting for civilian and sworn police officers and
cadets.
Strengths and weakness of the employment, recruitment and selection practices and written personnel policies
Current level of inclusion with the workforce.
Clear recommendations to improve all of the above.
Deliverables
Consultant shall supply a written report to the Human Resources Director that shall include:
Workforce availability, based on EEOC job categories, within the entire city of Dover geographic area.
Recommendations to improve diversity efforts in regards to recruiting for civilian and sworn police officers and
cadets.
Strengths and weakness of the employment, recruitment and selection practices and written personnel policies
Training Recommendation for staff.
Using the assessments results, the consultant will develop a detailed Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan for
implementation by the City.
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NAME COMPANY NAME COST SUMMARY
Cristian Hernandez Exude $18,500 plus travel cost Short but professional
Suite 1000 submission. Appears to
325 Chestnut Street be direct and precise in
Philadelphia, PA 19106 approach with results
presented in a finite
time frame.
Janet Smith Ivy Planning Group $37,500 plus travel. Option Ivy’s business expertise
Suite 300 for Executive Thinking and align with Dover’s
6701 Democracy Learning session at a cost needs. Submission was
Boulevard of $7,500. very precise. One
Bethesda, MD 20817 consultant is a Certified
Project Manager.
Wendy Savage Moore JJA Consultants Minimum $43,986 plus A strong submission
Suite 300 travel expenses. Additional highlighting their area
4290 Chain Bridge Rd. expense for online surveys of experience. Work
Fairfax, VA 22030 and interview with performed appears to
703-359-5969 stakeholders and review an be at a more advanced
analyze of best practices level than Dover is
data. (will match other seeking.
service providers’ prices
for the same scope of work
and expected deliverables)
Lee Huang ESI Econsult Solutions $60,000 plus customary The experience of the
Inc. reimbursed expenses not to consultants was in
4th Floor exceed $1,500 areas outside of the
1435 Walnut Street scope of Dover’s
Philadelphia, PA 19102 project; however, the
overview of the project
Subcontractor: was specific and
Paradigm Group appropriate.
Consultants, LLC
Nancy Arduengo The ArdLen Group, LLC $118,750 plus travel Experience is more
4231 Captains corridor expenses aligned with change
Greenbackville, VA management that is not
23356 directly related to
diversity and inclusion.
Subcontractor: A lot of experience
ATG Coaching and with human resources
Consulting, LLC practices such as
Melonie Garrett, MCC leadership
301-262-1698 development, training,
team building, etc.
Christina Georgas The Kaleidoscope Group $130,000 - $145,000 RFP was
Chicago, IL 60654 Additional $40,000 for comprehensive and
Community Analysis. strong with the
intention of developing
and advancing our
objective.
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City of Dover, DE
Investment Policy Statement
Dated October 23, 2018
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1.0 Governing Authority
It is the policy of the City of Dover to invest public funds under its control in a manner
that will provide the highest investment return consistent with the maximum safety of
principal, while meeting cash flow needs of the City. The investment program shall
conform to all state and local statutes governing the investment of public funds.
2.0 Scope
This Investment Policy Statement (the “Policy”) applies to all financial assets of the City
of Dover for which the City retains direct or indirect daily control. Funds for which the
City has retained outside fund manager(s) shall also be governed by this Policy or, in the
case of bond proceeds, related governing bond documents.
2.1 Accounts
2.1.1 Cash and Liquidity Accounts: The majority of the City’s cash balance
available for investment is maintained in the cash and liquidity accounts.
These accounts will be managed and invested by investment managers,
selected by the City Council through competitive bid, in order to maximize
the return to the City while, at the same time, providing for safety of principal
and sufficient liquidity for the City to meet its cash needs. The City will
manage its short-term investments to ensure sufficient liquidity and prevent
their premature sale for the purpose of covering expenditures. Short-term
investments should mature at face value in sufficient amounts to meet any
liquidity needs.
2.1.2 Reserve Cash (Intermediate) Account: To the extent cash is not expected to
be needed on short notice, the City shall invest such funds in the Reserve Cash
Account. This fund shall be managed and invested by an investment
manager or managers, selected by the City Council after a competitive bid, in
order to maximize the return on said money to the City while providing for
the safety of principal.
All of the City of Dover’s funds are accounted for in its Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report. Those funds to which this Policy applies include (excluding the Deferred
Compensation Plan and Pension Trusts):
2.2 Funds
2.2.1 General Fund
2.2.2 Capital Project Funds
2.2.3 Special Revenue Funds
2.2.4 Enterprise Funds
2.2.5 Internal Service Funds
2.2.6 Any new fund created by the City Council, unless specifically exempted
3.0 Objectives
The primary objectives of the City of Dover’s investment activities, in order of importance
shall be:
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3.1 Safety
Preservation of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. To
attain this objective, funds shall be diversified among securities of high credit
quality and liquidity, so that risk of loss of principal is minimized.
3.2 Liquidity
The City’s investments shall be made for such periods as to enable the City to meet
all operating requirements that may be scheduled or reasonably anticipated.
3.3 Return on Investments
A goal of the investment program shall be to maximize investment return within
the constraints of Sections 3.1 and 3.2.
4.0 Delegation of Authority
Authority to manage the City of Dover’s investment program is derived from this Policy,
which is approved by City Council, and “Dover Code, PART I, Subpart A, Article II,
Section 17" (attachment B) which states in part that “The Controller/Treasurer shall be the
custodian of all of the City funds.”
The City’s Controller/Treasurer shall:
1) Review this Policy annually and recommend changes, if any, to City Council;
2) Be charged with implementing the Policy, and may delegate authority to make
investments to an investment advisor. The Controller/Treasurer shall be responsible
for all investment transactions and shall establish controls to regulate the activities of
the investment advisor, if any.
3) Ensure that records of the City’s investment activities are kept for ten years.
5.0 Prudence, Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Any official of the City or investment advisor/manager empowered to make investments
on behalf of the City of Dover shall comply with the following:
5.1 “Prudent Person” Rule
Investment decisions shall be made with the judgment and care which persons of
reasonable intelligence, under circumstances prevailing at the time the investment
is made, would exercise in the management of their own investments assuming that
their objectives are those shown in Section 3.0 of this policy.
5.2 Ethics and Conflict of Interest
The delegate authorized to make City investments shall act at all times in an ethical
manner, and shall not engage in activity that could impair or be perceived to impair
their ability to make impartial investment decisions. They shall disclose to the
Mayor and City Council any material interests in financial institutions with which
the City has financial dealings, and which may be related to the performance of the
investment program. Employees and officers shall refrain from undertaking
personal investment transactions with the same individual(s) with whom business
is conducted on behalf of the City.
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6.0 Authorized Institutions and Dealers
All broker/dealers that desire to become qualified for investment transactions with the City
shall meet the following:
1. Primary dealers and regional dealers that qualify under Securities and Exchange
Commission Rule 15C3-1 (uniform net capital rule)
2. Capital of at least $25,000,000 or capital of $5,000,000 for firms incorporated in
the State of Delaware
3. Registered as a dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
4. Member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
5. Registered to sell securities in the State of Delaware
6. Engaged in the business of effecting transactions in U.S. government, federal
agency, and corporate securities for at least five (5) consecutive years
To the extent the City utilizes the services of an outside Investment Advisor, it shall be the
responsibility of the Investment Advisor to maintain an approved list of brokers.
7.0 Safekeeping and Custody
To ensure that securities are deposited in an eligible financial institution prior to the release
of funds, all trades of marketable securities will be executed by delivery vs. payment
(“DVP”).
Further, all securities will be held by an independent third-party custodian, in the name of
the City, and evidenced by safekeeping receipts in the City’s name. The custodian shall
provide daily confirmation of held securities as well as a monthly transactions and holdings
report.
8.0 Authorized Investments and Trading of Securities
The Controller/Treasurer or authorized delegate may invest only in the types of securities
listed below. The maximum stated maturity of any security shall be limited to 10 years at
settlement, unless otherwise stated. The maximum average maturity of the portfolio shall
be seven years. For asset backed and Agency mortgage backed securities, the maximum
maturity shall be defined as the weighted average life (“WAL”). WAL is a convention
that estimates the expected weighted amount of time, in years, for the principal amount of
an issue to be fully paid. For Agency mortgage backed securities, WAL shall be limited
to 10 years, measured at the settlement date, provided by Bloomberg Financial Markets.
For asset backed securities, the average life must not exceed two years, except for such
securities that are subject to periodic reset of coupon or interest rate - - these may have an
average life not to exceed three years.
8.1 United States Government Securities
Marketable securities issued by the U.S. Government and supported by the full faith
and credit of the U. S. Treasury either by statue or an opinion of the attorney general
of the United States. The maximum maturity shall be limited to 10 years. Up to
100% of the portfolio may be invested in this sector.
8.2 Government Agency Securities
Debt securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises (“GSE”), federal
agencies, federal financing banks, and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government.
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The maximum maturity shall be limited to 10 years. Up to 50% of the portfolio may
be invested in this sector, with a maximum of 20% in any one issuer.
8.3 Certificates of Deposit and Time Deposits
8.3.1 Domestic Institutions: Issued or endorsed by a domestic bank, or a savings
and loan association, organized and supervised under the laws of the United
States and denominated in U.S. dollars; provided, however, that deposits are
fully insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”).
If not insured by the FDIC:
The banking institution must have assets of not less than $5 billion; and
Issuers must have a short-term rating in the highest category by Standard
& Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch and a long-term rating of at least the “A”
category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
The maximum maturity of any investment in this sector shall be limited to 10
years at trade settlement. This sector shall not exceed 25% of the total
portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio.
8.3.2 Delaware-Domiciled Institutions: Issued by or endorsed by any bank or
savings association domiciled in the State of Delaware and organized and
supervised under federal or State of Delaware banking laws which does not
meet the requirements of Section 8.3.1 hereto; provided, however, that:
For each of the latest two years, the bank or association has had a return
on total average assets of 0.50% or greater and an average capital ratio
(defined as total equity capital to total assets) of at least 1 to 20, or the
instrument is secured as set forth in Section 9, “Collateralization of City
Deposits,” hereto; and
Not more than the lesser of $10 million or 25% of an issuer’s total equity
capital, may be invested in any one issuer. (Investments due to mature
in one business day may be excluded from the computation of this
percentage.)
The Board expressly affirms that, consistent with these guidelines,
Delaware banks and savings associations should be considered as a source
of investment.
The maximum stated maturity of any investment in this sector shall be
limited to 10 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 20%
of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s
portfolio.
8.4 Corporate Debt Instruments
Such instruments include commercial paper bankers’ acceptances, and non-
convertible senior debt securities (bonds and debentures).
8.4.1 Corporate securities must be denominated/issued in US dollars. Many foreign
corporations issue debt/securities in the US market, in US dollars.
8.4.2 No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio.
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8.4.3 Commercial Paper shall be limited to a final maturity of 270 days. This
sector shall not exceed 25% of the total portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in
the highest short-term category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
8.4.4. Bankers’ Acceptances shall be limited to a final maturity of 365 days. This
sector shall not exceed 25% of the City’s Portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in
the highest short-term rating by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
8.4.5 Corporate bonds and debentures shall be limited to a final maturity of 10
years. This sector shall not exceed 50% of the total portfolio. Issuers
shall hold a long-term rating of at least the “A” category by Standard &
Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
8.5 Repurchase Agreements
The underlying collateral shall consist of U.S. government and/or GSE securities
provided, however, that:
8.5.1 All repurchase agreements must be governed by a written master repurchase
agreement;
8.5.2 Agreements will be entered into only with respect to underlying securities in
which the investment manager may otherwise invest as described above, and
only with a recognized U.S. Government/broker or a bank which meets the
requirements set out under paragraph Section 8.3.1 or 8.3.2 above;
8.5.3 In the case of repurchase collateral held in book-entry form in the Federal
Reserve System, all deliveries of securities must be made, for the transfer
thereof, through the Federal Reserve book-entry system to the account
designated by the investment manager for such purpose. Securities held in
certificated form must be delivered to the investment manager or a custodian
as directed by the investment manager.
8.5.4 Any collateral employed under this paragraph shall be counted towards the
applicable maximum limits set forth within these guidelines for such type of
investment, and such collateral shall be valued at market at not less than 103
percent of the maturity value of the agreement and marked-to-the-market as
requested by the investment manager.
8.5.5 Repurchase agreements shall be limited to a maximum maturity of 90 days
from date of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 50% of the total portfolio.
No single issuer shall exceed 25% of the City’s portfolio.
8.6 Registered Investment Companies (Money Market Funds)
No single fund shall exceed 25% of the City’s portfolio. Money market funds shall
be rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s. A current prospectus must be obtained
before investing in any money market fund, and current holdings reports must be
maintained at least each month.
8.7 Mortgage-Backed Securities
Mortgage-backed securities issued by the following: Government National
Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association (FHLMC). This sector, combined
with the asset backed security sector, shall not exceed 10% of the total portfolio.
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8.8 Asset Backed Securities
These investments include auto loan receivables, credit card receivables, home
equity loans, and manufactured housing loans. These can be fixed or floating rate
and must be rated in the highest long-term category by Standard & Poor’s,
Moody’s, or Fitch. This sector, combined with the mortgage-backed security sector,
shall not exceed 10% of the City’s portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of
the City’s portfolio.
8.9 Municipal Obligations
Taxable and tax-exempt securities issued by state and local governments and public
authorities in the United States. The maximum stated maturity of any investment
in this sector shall be limited to 10 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not
exceed 30% of the City’s portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s
portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in at least the “A” category by Standard & Poor’s,
Moody’s, or Fitch. Additionally, Issuers in the short term market (under one year)
shall be rated at a minimum of “mig-1”, “f1” or “sp-1” for Moody’s, Fitch and
Standard &Poor’s.
8.10 State of Delaware Investments Pool
8.10.1 Delaware Local Government Investment Pool (DELGIP) -The investment in
this pool is permitted in relation to the City's cash flow and the guidelines set
forth by the State of Delaware. The investment in this pool will not exceed
25% of the total funds available and will be monitored by the City's Finance
Department on a monthly basis.
8.10.2 Delaware Local Government Retirement Investment Pool (DELRIP) The
investment in this pool is permitted in relation to the City's Post-Retirement
Benefits Fund. The investment in this pool will not exceed 25% of the total
funds available and will be monitored by the City's Finance Department on a
monthly basis.
8.11 Trading Securities
The Controller/Treasurer is hereby authorized to sell securities prior to their stated
maturity date in the following circumstances:
1. A security with declining credit may be sold prior to its maturity to minimize
loss of principal;
2. A security swap may be executed if it would improve the quality, yield, or
target duration of the portfolio;
3. Securities may be sold to provide needed liquidity.
8.12 Internal Control on such transactions
8.12.1 An investment report will be provided to the Council on a quarterly basis.
8.12.2 All investment reporting documents will be provided to the independent
auditors.
8.12.3 Investment records will be kept by the City for ten (10) years.
8.12.4 The trading shall not involve any hedge, derivatives and/or borrowing funds
for trading purposes.
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A summary of permitted investments is below:
Investment Sector Issuer Maturity Credit Quality
Type Limit Limit Limit Minimum
United States Government
100% 100% 10 Years N/A
Securities
Government Agency
50% 20% 10 Years N/A
Securities
Mortgage-Backed Securities N/A 10 Year WAL N/A
Combined
10% limit Highest long-term
Asset Backed Securities 5% 2 Year WAL rating by Fitch,
Moody's or S&P
Long-term rating of at
least “A” by S&P,
Moody’s, or Fitch
For issuers in short
Municipal Obligations 30% 5% 10 Years term market, rating of
at least “mig-1”, “f1
or “sp-1” for
Moody’s, Fitch &
S&P
FDIC-Insured Deposits 25% 5% 10 Years N/A
Highest short-term
rating by Fitch,
Certificates of Deposit and
Moody's or S&P.
Time Deposits (not insured 25% 5% 10 Years
Long-term rating of at
by FDIC)
least “A” by S&P,
Moody’s, or Fitch
Delaware-Domiciled
20% 5% 10 Years N/A
Institutions
Highest short-term
Commercial Paper 25% 5% 270 Days rating by Fitch,
Moody's or S&P
Highest short-term
Bankers’ Acceptances 25% 5% 365 Days rating by Fitch,
Moody's or S&P
Long-term rating of at
Corporate Bonds and
50% 5% 10 Years least “A” by S&P,
Debentures
Moody’s, or Fitch
Repurchase Agreements 50% 25% 90 days N/A
Registered Investment
Companies (Money Market 100% 25% N/A AAAm by S&P
Funds)
Delaware Local Government
25% N/A N/A N/A
Investment Pool
Delaware Local Government
25% N/A N/A N/A
Retirement Investment Pool
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9.0 Collateralization of City Deposits
If the City deposits funds in any financial institution, those funds will be subject to the
following collateralization requirements. The financial institution shall:
9.1 Collateralize the City’s daily ledger balance(s) if, for any quarter during the most
recent eight quarters the bank has not met both of the following two criteria:
Return on total average assets of 0.50 percent or greater.
Average capital ratio (total equity to total assets) of 5.00 percent or greater.
9.2 If either criterion in paragraph 9.1 is not satisfied collateral must be pledged and shall
consist of one or more of the following securities:
U.S. Government securities
U.S. Government agency securities
Federal Home Loan Board letters of credit
State of Delaware securities
Mortgage backed securities as referenced in Section 8.7
Securities of a political subdivision of the State of Delaware with a Moody’s
rating of “A” or better
9.3 Ensure that the securities pledged as collateral (except for Federal Home Loan Board
letters of credit) have a market value equal to or greater than 102 percent of the ledger
balance(s) in the account(s) marked to market each day.
9.4 Ensure that securities pledged as collateral are housed at the Federal Reserve Bank
or a mutually agreed upon third party depository. (The trust department of the
winning vendor will not be acceptable.)
9.5 Provide reports on a monthly basis to the City Finance Department detailing the
collateral pledged.
9.6 Provide a Call Report (Consolidated Report of Condition and Income, FFIEC 031)
on a quarterly basis to the City Finance Department.
10.0 Policy Considerations
If securities owned by the City are downgraded by either Standard & Poor’s, Fitch or
Moody’s to a level below the quality required by this Policy, it shall be the City’s policy
to review the credit situation and make a determination as to whether to sell or retain such
securities in the portfolio.
If a security is downgraded two grades below the level required by the Policy, the security
shall be sold immediately.
If a security is downgraded one grade below the level required by this Policy and matures
within 6 months, the security may be held to maturity. The Controller/Treasurer may
determine to sell the security if it is determined that there is a probability of default prior
to maturity.
If a decision is made to retain a downgraded security in the portfolio, its presence in the
portfolio will be monitored and reported monthly to the Controller/Treasurer.
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11.0 Internal Controls
The Controller/Treasurer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control
structure designed to ensure that the assets of the City are protected from loss, theft, or
misuse. The Controller/Treasurer shall also establish a process for an annual independent
review by an external auditor to assure compliance with policies and procedures. The
internal controls shall address the following:
Control of collusion
Separation of transaction authority from accounting and recordkeeping
Custodial safekeeping
Prohibition of physical delivery securities
Clear, written delegation of authority to subordinate staff members
Written confirmation of transactions for investments and wire transfers
12.0 Performance Standards
The City of Dover’s investment decisions shall be made with the objective of obtaining a
rate of return commensurate with the investment risk constraints and the cash flow needs.
On a quarterly basis, the Controller/Treasurer shall compare the City’s portfolio against the
Merrill Lynch 0-5 Year U.S. Treasury Index, in terms of time-weighted total return and
average duration for the period under review.
13.0 Reporting
At the end of each calendar quarter, the Controller/Treasurer will submit a report of all
quarter-ending investments to the Mayor and City Council. Reports shall include the
following:
Listing of individual securities held as of last day of reporting period, sorted by
sector
Par, market, and amortized cost values of each security
Coupon, current yield, and final stated maturity date of each security
14.0 Investment Policy Adoption
The City of Dover’s investment policy will be adopted by the City Council after review and
recommendation of the Legislative and Finance Committee. The policy will be reviewed at
least once every year by the Legislative and Finance Committee, which is charged with
considering the existing policy and any recommendations to modify the policy. Any
modifications to the policy must be approved by the City Council. LEGEND
1. Original approval by City Council - November 14, 1988
2. Revised policy approved by City Council - March 7, 2005
3. City Council Approved with No Changes – April 14, 2008
4. Revised policy approved by City Council – July 25, 2011
5. Revised policy approved by City Council – August 12, 2013.
6. Revised policy approved by City Council – September 8, 2014
7. Revised policy approved by City Council – October 10, 2016
8. Revised policy approved by City Council – October 23, 2017
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ATTACHMENT A
GLOSSARY
AGENCIES: Federal agency securities, otherwise known as “Government Sponsored
Enterprises.”
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (CD): A time deposit with a specific maturity evidenced by a
certificate. Large denomination CD's are typically negotiable.
BANKERS ACCEPTANCE: A short-term credit investment which is created by a non-
financial firm and whose payment is guaranteed by a bank.
COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit or other property which a borrower pledges to
secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposits of
public monies.
COMMERCIAL PAPER: An unsecured obligation issued by a corporation or bank to finance
its short-term credit needs. Maturities typically range from one (1) to 270 days.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR): The official annual report
for the City of Dover. It includes five combined statements for each individual fund and account
group prepared in conformity with GAAP. It also includes supporting schedules necessary to
demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions, extensive
introductory material, and a detailed Statistical Section.
CORPORATE BONDS: A debt security issued by a corporation based in the United States of
America. Such bonds usually have a par value of $1,000, have a term maturity, and are traded on
a major exchange.
DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and
selling for his own account.
DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities offering
independent returns, in an attempt to limit risk.
FEDERAL CREDIT AGENCIES: Agencies of the Federal government set up to supply credit
to various classes of institutions and individuals, e.g., S&L's, small business firms, students,
farmers, farm cooperatives, and exporters.
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC): A federal agency that
insures bank deposits, currently up to $250,000 per deposit.
FEDERAL FUNDS RATE: The rate of interest at which Fed funds are traded. This rate is
currently pegged by the Federal Reserve through open-market operations.
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (FHLB): The institutions that regulate and lend to savings
and loan associations. The Federal Home Loan Banks play a role analogous to that played by the
Federal Reserve Banks vis-a-vis member commercial banks.
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FNMA): FNMA, like GNMA was
chartered under the Federal National Mortgage Association Act in 1938. FNMA is a federal
corporation working under the auspices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). It is the largest single provider of residential mortgage funds in the United States.
Fannie Mae, as the corporation is called, is a private stockholder-owned corporation. The
corporation's purchases include a variety of adjustable mortgages and second loans, in addition to
fixed-rate mortgages. FNMA's securities are also highly liquid and are widely accepted.
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM: The central bank of the United States created by Congress
and consisting of a seven member Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., 12 regional banks
and about 5,700 commercial banks that are members of the system.
GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (GNMA or Ginnie Mae):
Securities influencing the volume of bank credit guaranteed by GNMA and issued by mortgage
bankers, commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and other institutions. Security holder
is protected by full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by
the FHA, VA or FMHM mortgages. The term "passthroughs" is often used to describe Ginnie
Mae's.
LIQUIDITY: A liquid asset is one that can be converted easily and rapidly into cash without a
substantial loss of value. In the money market, a security is said to be liquid if the spread between
bid and asked prices is narrow and reasonable size can be done at those quotes.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL (LGIP): The aggregate of all funds from
political subdivisions that are placed in the custody of the State Treasurer for investment and
reinvestment.
MARKET VALUE: The price at which a security is trading and could presumable be purchased
or sold.
MATURITY: The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due
and payable.
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (MBS): An investment instrument that represents
ownership of, and is backed by, an individual interest in a pool of mortgages such as those issued
by Ginnie Mae or Freddie Mac. Principal and interest from the individual mortgages is used to
pay principal and interest on the MBS.
MUNICIPAL NOTES AND BONDS: Securities issued by a state, city, or local government to
finance operations or special projects.
PRUDENT PERSON RULE: An investment standard. In some states the law requires that a
fiduciary, such as a trustee, may invest money only in a list of securities selected by the custody
state--the so-called legal list. In other states the trustee may invest in a security if it is one which
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would be bought by a prudent person of discretion and intelligence who is seeking a reasonable
income and preservation of capital.
QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES: A financial institution which does not claim
exemption from the payment of any sales or compensating use or ad valorem taxes under the laws
of this state, which has segregated for the benefit of the commission eligible collateral having a
value of not less than its maximum liability and which has been approved by the Public Deposit
Protection Commission to hold public deposits.
RATE OF RETURN: A measure of worth, either at security or aggregate portfolio level, over
a period of time. There are many return conventions, including but not limited to yield to maturity
at cost, yield to maturity at market, yield to worst, time weighted total return, dollar weighted total
return.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (RP OR REPO): A holder of securities sells these securities
to an investor with an agreement to repurchase them at a fixed price on a fixed date. The security
"buyer" in effect lends the "seller" money for the period of the agreement, and the terms of the
agreement are structured to compensate him for this. Dealers use RP extensively to finance their
positions. Exception: When the Fed is said to be doing RP, it is lending money, that is,
increasing bank reserves.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT: The purchase of a security by a dealer with the
agreement to sell it back to the seller at a fixed price at a later date. Typically used by owners of
securities to finance short-term needs without having to liquidate the security.
SAFEKEEPING: A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee whereby securities and
valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank's vaults for protection.
TIME DEPOSITS: A savings account or CD held for a fixed term or with the understanding
that the customer can withdraw only by giving advanced notice.
TREASURY BILLS: A short-term (less than one year) non-interest bearing discount security
issued by the U.S. Treasury department to finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to
mature in three months, six months, or one year.
TREASURY BOND: Long-term U.S. Treasury securities having initial maturities of more than
10 years.
TREASURY NOTES: A non-interest bearing discount security issued by the U.S. Treasury to
finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to mature in three months, six months or one year.
UNIFORM NET CAPITAL RULE: Securities and Exchange Commission requirement that
member firms as well as nonmember broker-dealers in securities maintain a maximum ratio of
indebtedness to liquid capital of 15 to 1: also called net capital rule and net capital ratio.
Indebtedness covers all money owed to a firm, including margin loans and commitments to
purchase securities, one reason new public issues are spread among members of underwriting
syndicates. Liquid capital includes cash and assets easily converted into cash.
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VARIABLE RATE MASTER DEMAND NOTES: A floating rate security with initial
maturities and indexed rates chosen by the investor. The interest rate is adjusted periodically,
usually off a standard such as that prevailing on a Treasury Bill or the prime interest rate.
YIELD: The rate of annual income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage.
INCOME YIELD is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price
for the security.
NET YIELD or YIELD TO MATURITY is the current income yield minus any premium above
par or plus any discount from par in purchase price, with the adjustment spread over the period
from the date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond.
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ATTACHMENT B
Dover, Delaware, Code of Ordinances >> PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS
PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS [1]
Subpart A - CHARTER
PREAMBLE [3]
We the people of the City of Dover, under the constitution and laws of the state
of Delaware, in order to secure the benefits of local self-government and to provide for an
honest and accountable council-manager government, do hereby adopt this charter and
confer upon the city the following powers, subject to the following restrictions, and
prescribed by the following procedures and governmental structure. By this action, we
secure the benefits of home rule and affirm the values of representative democracy,
professional management, strong political leadership, citizen participation, and regional
cooperation.
ARTICLE I. - POWERS OF THE CITY
ARTICLE II. - MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Sec. 17. - Controller/treasurer.
At the annual meeting the council shall elect a controller/treasurer to hold office
until the next annual meeting of the council, or until his/her successor has been duly
chosen and qualified, but subject to removal at any time by the council.
The controller/treasurer shall be the custodian of all the city funds and shall
deposit them in a banking institution designated by the council.
(Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 15))
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager DATE SUBMITTED: 11/12/18
PREPARED BY: Donna Mitchell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances & Proposed Budget Amendments
REVIEWED BY: City Manager & Controller/Treasurer
APPROVALS: Council Committee of the Whole
EXHIBITS: Exhibit A – Capital Investment Plan Amendments
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: As per the attached Exhibit & Draft Ordinance
AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
TIMETABLE: Upon Council approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $6,572,000 for Fiscal Year
2019.
The proposed budget amendment includes adjustments to the Capital Project budgets (see Exhibit A) and
two adjustments for Fleet Maintenance – police vehicle parts and materials $50,000, and an adjustment to
Human Resources – Consulting for Diversity & Inclusion $50,000.
All of the items included in the budget amendment are funding through the prior year Ending Budget
Balance as follows:
Fund Budget Balance Adjustment
General Fund $100,000
Governmental – Capital Projects Fund $1,092,200
Water – Capital Projects Fund $2,719,000
Wastewater – Capital Projects Fund $832,900
Electric – Capital Projects Fund $1,648,000
Community Transportation $179,900
Total: $6,572,000
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City of Dover
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget
First Amendment
Capital Investment Plan Amendments
Fiscal Year 2018
Original Revised Prior Carry FY 2019 Revised
CIP CIP Fiscal Year Forward Year FY 19 CIP
Project # Title Budget Budget Expenses Balance Budget Budget
--- Police Vehicle Parts (Fleet Maintenance) $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ - $ -
--- Consulting for Diversity/Inclusion (Human Resources) - - - 50,000 - -
Total General Operating Fund $ - $ - $ - $ 100,000 $ - $ -
--- Kubota Tractor and Mower (Grounds) $ 62,500 $ 62,500 $ - $ 62,500 $ - $ 62,500
--- Dodge Van (Facilities Mgmt) 25,100 25,100 - 25,100 - 25,100
PD1800 Police Station Roof Repair 38,300 38,300 - 38,300 - 38,300
PD1801 Police Station Impound Lot 51,000 51,000 6,400 44,600 74,000 118,600
PD1802 Condenser Replacement in Computer Room 14,800 14,800 7,376 7,400 - 7,400
PR1402 Schutte Park Land Improvements 190,000 190,000 2,259 187,700 70,000 257,700
PR1701 Dover Park - Master Plan 60,000 60,000 41,226 18,700 140,000 158,700
PR1800 Park & Playground Improvements 66,000 33,000 13,134 13,100 - 13,100
ST1504 Old PW2 Site Improvements 77,900 77,900 32,537 45,300 - 45,300
ST1801 FY18 Street and Alley Program 950,000 649,500 - 649,500 - 649,500
Streets Division $ 1,535,600 $ 1,202,100 $ 102,932 $ 1,092,200 $ 284,000 $ 1,376,200
Total General Capital Project Fund $ 1,535,600 $ 1,202,100 $ 102,932 $ 1,092,200 $ 284,000 $ 1,376,200
Total Increase in General Cap Proj Fund $ 1,092,200
CT1829 Mobile Radar Signs $ 12,200 $ 12,200 $ - $ 12,200 $ - $ 12,200
CT1833 FY18 Paving Proj-Hope St from Gov Ave to State St 88,600 88,600 - 88,600 - 88,600
TE0601 TCSP Lincoln Park 79,100 79,100 - 79,100 - 79,100
Total Community Transportation Fund $ 179,900 $ 179,900 $ - $ 179,900 $ - $ 179,900
Total Increase in Comm Transportation Fund $ 179,900
--- Cat Loader $ 156,300 $ 160,800 $ - $ 160,800 $ - $ 160,800
WQ1804 N State St Water Main Replacement 94,000 94,000 4,000 90,000 - 90,000
Water Division $ 250,300 $ 254,800 $ 4,000 $ 250,800 $ - $ 250,800
Total Increase in Water Division $ 250,800
WW1806 Puncheon Run Pump Station Improvements $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ - $ 70,000 $ - $ 70,000
WW1807 Pump Station #7 Emergency Clean Up - 320,400 277,006 43,400 - 43,400
II1801 College Road 43,400 43,400 - 43,400 - 43,400
II1802 Overlook Eastlake Garden 35,500 33,500 - 33,500 - 33,500
II1803 Fox Hall 44,600 16,500 - 16,500 - 16,500
II1804 Downtown Dover 116,900 61,700 - 61,700 - 61,700
II1805 Wesley College Area 132,200 93,000 - 93,000 - 93,000
II1806 Rodney Village 539,600 471,400 - 471,400 - 471,400
Wastewater Division $ 982,200 $ 1,109,900 $ 277,006 $ 832,900 $ - $ 832,900
Total Increase in Wastewater Division $ 832,900
WD1609 WTP Process Improvements $ - $ 2,475,700 $ 7,410 $ 2,468,200 $ 4,000,000 $ 6,468,200
Water Treatment Plant Division $ - $ 2,475,700 $ 7,410 $ 2,468,200 $ 4,000,000 $ 6,468,200
Total Increase in Water Treatment Plant Division $ 2,468,200
Total Water/Wastewater I & E Fund $ 1,232,500 $ 3,840,400 $ 288,416 $ 3,551,900 $ 4,000,000 $ 7,551,900
Total Increase in Water/Wastewater I & E Fund $ 3,551,900
EG1701 VanSant Unit 11 Major Overhaul $ 1,548,000 $ 1,942,200 $ 1,790,953 $ 82,000 $ - $ 82,000
EG1803 VanSant Fire Suppression System Upgrade 235,000 235,000 105,862 30,000 - 30,000
Electric Generation $ 1,783,000 $ 2,177,200 $ 1,896,815 $ 112,000 $ - $ 112,000
Total Increase in Electric Generation $ 112,000
FIN Purchase of ERP System $ 1,500,000 $ 2,441,700 $ 932,631 $ 1,509,000 $ 548,000 $ 2,057,000
$ 1,500,000 $ 2,441,700 $ 932,631 $ 1,509,000 $ 548,000 $ 2,057,000
EE1807 McKee Run Plant Alternate Power 100,000 50,000 22,941 27,000 - 27,000
Engineering Division $ 100,000 $ 50,000 $ 22,941 $ 27,000 $ - $ 27,000
Total Increase in Engineering $ 27,000
Total Electric I & E Fund $ 3,383,000 $ 4,668,900 $ 2,852,386 $ 1,648,000 $ 548,000 $ 2,196,000
Total Increase in Electric I & E Fund $ 1,648,000
Total Carryforward balances from FY 2018 $ 6,572,000
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-13
2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Thousand dollars ($100,000)
3 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
4 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
5 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2018-2019
8 2018/19
9 ADJUSTMENT
10 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 100,000
11 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
12 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
13 2018/19
14 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES ADJUSTMENT
15 FLEET MAINTENANCE 50,000
16 HUMAN RESOURCES 50,000
17 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 100,000
18 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
19 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
20 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
21 ADOPTED:
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22 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
23 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
24 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
25 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
26 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Ninety Two Thousand Two Hundred dollars
27 ($1,092,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
28 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
29 July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
30 REVENUES
31 2018/19
32 ADJUSTMENT
33 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 1,092,200
34 EXPENSE SUMMARY
35 2018/19
36 EXPENDITURES ADJUSTMENT
37 GROUNDS 62,500
38 RECREATION 219,500
39 POLICE 90,300
40 STREETS 694,800
41 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 25,100
42 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 1,092,200
43 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,092,200
44 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
45 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
46 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
47 ADOPTED:
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48 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
49 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
50 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
51 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
52 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Five Hundred Fifty One Thousand Nine Hundred
53 dollars ($3,551,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
54 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
55 begining July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
56 CASH RECEIPTS
57 2018/19
58 ADJUSTMENT
59 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 2,719,000
60 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 832,900
61 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,551,900
62 EXPENSE SUMMARY
63 2018/19
64 EXPENSES ADJUSTMENT
65 WATER $ 250,800
66 WASTEWATER 832,900
67 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,468,200
68 TOTAL EXPENSES 3,551,900
69 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
70 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
71 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
72 ADOPTED:
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73 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
74 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
75 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
76 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
77 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Six Hundred Forty Eight Thousand
78 dollars ($1,648,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year
79 budget balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
80 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
81 REVENUES
82 2018/19
83 ADJUSTMENT
84 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,648,000
85 EXPENSE SUMMARY
86 2018/19
87 EXPENSES ADJUSTMENT
88 ELECTRIC GENERATION 112,000
89 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 27,000
90 ERP SYSTEM 1,509,000
91 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,648,000
92 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
93 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
94 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
95 ADOPTED:
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96 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
97 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
98 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
99 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
100 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
101 ($179,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
102 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
103 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
104 OPERATING REVENUES
105 2018/19
106 REVISED
107 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 179,900
108 TOTALS $ 179,900
109 OPERATING EXPENSES
110 2018/19
111 REVISED
112 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 179,900
113 TOTALS $ 179,900
114 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
115 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
116 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
117 ADOPTED:
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