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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on January 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. with Mr. Hare presiding
in the absence of Council President Slavin. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson (arrived
at 6:03 p.m.), Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce (arrived at 6:02 p.m.), and Mr. Lindell.
Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were
Mr. Caldwell (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Mrs. Doyle (Utility), and
Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Dr. Warfield (Parks, Recreation, and
Community Enhancement), and Mrs. Haass (Utility) were absent.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Chairman Sudler
presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously
carried.
Presentation - Inclusive Playgrounds
Mr. Tom Talley, a Rotarian with Brandywine-Naamans Club in Wilmington and Can-Do Playground
Chair, and Ms. Deb Edwards, Assistant Governor for the five (5) local Rotary clubs, reviewed
information regarding how the Rotary developed Can-Do Playgrounds near Wilmington, and in
Milford and Middletown to accommodate children and families of all abilities. Mr. Talley noted that
the projects required a lot of planning, expertise, and coordination between the State and
municipalities. He stated that he and Ms. Edwards wanted to determine whether the City of Dover
is interested in developing an all-inclusive playground, like the Can-Do Playgrounds, so they can
explain the City’s interest to the local Rotary clubs.
Mr. Anderson noted that he thought this was important because it would help serve members
throughout the community, and asked if the local rotaries were interested. Responding, Ms. Edwards
indicated that they had just learned about the City’s interest and were asked to come share
information. She noted that she had sent a preliminary email to the presidents of the local rotary
clubs, however, they needed to gather additional information regarding the expectations of the City
that she could take back to the presidents and the hopefully begin a collaborative effort between all
of the clubs.
Mr. Neil stated that the Rotary Club was very much a part of the City, noting that they were
sponsoring the Jolly Trolley for First Fridays. He advised that he spent 20 years in the state of
Maryland in vocational rehabilitation and was very proud of what he was able to accomplish in terms
of public affairs for the vocation. Mr. Neil stated that he thought the fact that the Rotary had
developed a blueprint based on experience would make it much easier for the City. In response,
Mr. Talley noted that there had been a number of publications which had recognized the
Can-Do Playgrounds, and people from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey have brought their
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children to utilize the playgrounds. He stated that they have been able to change the lives of young
people.
Mr. Polce, referring to the $480,000 charitable contributions for the Wilmington project, asked who
contributed and what the average contribution was from the surrounding community. He indicated
that the City always loves the opportunity to partner with the community, especially in regarding to
capital investment, however, he also likes to consider how much the City will be responsible for
paying. In response, Mr. Talley stated that he did not know how much money the City would be
responsible for or how much would have to be raised. He indicated that, in the past, they had divided
up the fundraising initiative and worked with Parks and Recreation for the State because they
contributed the land. Mr. Talley advised that some of the contributions were from foundations and
various businesses within the community, noting that the Longwood Foundation was one of the
largest contributors. He noted that the Rotary District also utilized its grant process and contributed
more than $100,000.
Responding to Mr. Polce in regard to the monetary contributions of Nemours, Mr. Talley stated that
several physicians and the therapy departments at Nemours contributed to the project, one (1) of their
nurses helped in the planning, and they refer patients’ families to the playground.
Mr. Lindell noted that his family frequently visits the Milford Can-Do Playground and his five-year-
old daughter loves it, and it provides her with an opportunity to interact with children she would not
typically and new social skills. He noted that the information regarding the Milford playground
stated that there was $850,000 in contributions, and asked if that was the total cost of the playground.
In response, Mr. Talley explained that $850,000 was the total, including the value of the land which
was supplied by the City of Milford. He noted that the cost of the playground equipment is only one
aspect, explaining that the land, engineering, drainage, leveling, etc. were other elements that the
State provided assistance within the past. Mr. Lindell stated that he is a fan of public/private
partnerships and he thought that this seemed like a very noble project to undertake, however, he
noted that it is easy to build something but maintaining it takes additional commitment which needs
to be considered when making a decision to proceed. Responding, Mr. Talley advised that the
Rotary entered into an agreement with the State which defined their roles, and the Rotarians agreed
to provide volunteers to help the State maintain the playground. He stated that they also created an
endowment fund to help with maintenance costs. Mr. Talley noted that they had just completed a
10-year anniversary celebration and had a second fundraiser to upgrade the playground, make repairs,
and add an interpretive area.
Mr. Caldwell stated that he was in favor of an inclusive playground for the City of Dover because
it would benefit kids in the area; however, he thought that the City needed to determine who would
be involved and what the financial impact would be.
Mr. Sudler noted that individuals in the community had contacted him regarding this need and he
was happy to hear that members share this vision for an inclusive playground. He advised that he
had spoken with Senator Colin Bonini who is willing to provide financial assistance and wants to
talk to the City about making a contribution. Mr. Sudler noted that there are also grass-roots
initiatives outside of the City that can help make this a reality.
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Mr. Neil noted that there was a plan for Dover Park and he thought it would be beneficial to include
this type of playground as an enhancement to that plan and the Rotary can play a role. He asked
what the current status was for Dover Park. Responding, Mr. Sudler stated that he thought
Dover Park would be a great staring point since the City was currently revitalizing that park.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, stated that she would like to look at this option for Dover Park
and would also like to look at the master plan for each of the City’s parks to determine if this would
be feasible for all three (3) major City parks.
Mr. Kirby Hudson, Director of Parks and Recreation, agreed that he thought the City should begin
with Dover Park since there is a five-year master plan. He also thought the City should look at this
concept for Schutte Park. Mr. Hudson stated that the concept is excellent and would be a draw that
is desperately needed for all the City parks. He cautioned members to keep demographics in mind,
explaining that he would not want the City to put all its resources into an area where they will not
be utilized because there are not children in that area anymore.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that the current master plan for Dover Park has a five-year implementation for
affordability, explaining that the City will spend $130,000 a year over the five (5) years. She advised
that there are optional suggestions in the plan for future years if the City can afford it and noted that
if the City partners with a group such as the Rotary, she did not think it would take five (5) years to
complete the plan. Mrs. Mitchell stated that since the City already had master plans for Schutte Park
and Dover Park, she would prefer an opportunity to get the master plan for Silver Lake Park
completed and work with the Rotary group and City staff to review the master plans and come back
with a conceptual idea during the budget process.
Mr. Anderson stated that he was curious to know if there is local interest from civic organizations
in providing funding. In response, Mayor Christiansen stated that, as a Rotarian, he knew that if the
City asked, the Rotary would do it. Mr. Hare, as a Rotarian, agreed with Mayor Christiansen, but
noted that the five (5) Rotary Clubs in Dover do not have $400,000 and it would take time to get
grant proposals in and determine the funding sources.
Ms. Edwards indicated that, as a representative for the five (5) Rotary Clubs in the area, she will
need to get confirmation from all the clubs that they are interested in this project. She explained that,
in order to get their support, she will need to provide an idea of the City’s level of expectation for
the Rotary’s involvement.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend referring the inclusive playgrounds to staff, with a
positive recommendation, and that staff return with a feasibility report in six (6) months. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Lindell moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously
carried.
Evaluation of Proposals - Tree Trimming
Mr. James Robinson, Electric Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the
evaluation of proposals for tree trimming.
Mr. Polce noted that the City had two (2) arborists on staff and asked if a cost-benefit analysis had
been done to determine whether hiring arborists internally would be more beneficial than contracting
it out. Responding, Mr. Robinson stated that he was not aware that a cost-benefit analysis had been
done; however, he thought it may have been considered in the past. He informed members that there
is special training involved with putting people up in the power zone, and while arborists know the
trees very well, they don’t necessarily know the electricity aspect. Additionally, the equipment has
to be specially designed to work in the power zone. Mr. Robinson stated that, during his prior
experience in Massachusetts, the electric department had its own forestry crew and they found that
it was basically a tradeoff. He noted that one of the benefits for the City of Dover is being able to
continue with a firm that knows the City very well, and that the City knows very well. Mr. Robinson
advised that the City may want to consider other alternatives if it did not have that type of situation.
Mr. Polce stated that he would not encourage the City to spend money on a cost-benefit analysis if
it was not readily available. He noted that they were not talking about a large sum of money;
however, since there are already two (2) arborists on staff, he wondered how much more it would
cost for the additional work.
Staff recommended awarding a contract to Asplundh Tree Expert LLC as per the proposal submitted
in response to RFP #19-001EL.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare presiding.
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AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved.
Report of Independent Public Accountants for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018
Mr. Remi Omisore, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover,
Delaware Audit Results Year Ended June 30, 2018” (Attachment #1).
Staff recommended acceptance of the report.
Mr. Sudler noted that Mr. Omisore stated that no one had received any additional information from
other auditors and that the City was very cooperative and professional. He asked if this was normal
or if these types of situations happen quite often. Responding, Mr. Omisore advised that it does not
happen quite often, which is why it is a required disclosure. He explained that he would have to
disclose if anyone put any undue pressure on the auditors, so Council could perform any follow up
and determine the course of action.
In response to Mr. Polce, Mr. Omisore stated that CLA worked with approximately 2,000 other
municipalities or jurisdictions across the country. He noted that CLA is a top 10 firm in the U.S.,
and the only firm in the top 10 that does not specialize in any SEC clients. Mr. Omisore stated that
CLA’s only clients are governments, not for profits, and some privately held businesses, noting that
CLA has more government clients than any other firm in the country.
Mr. Polce expressed concern with the City’s capital asset sheet, explaining that he thought that the
City was probably a bit over leveraged. He indicated that the City is continuing to look at its
depreciative assets and what they are truly valued at, and are continuing to probably lose its financial
footing. Mr. Polce asked if a majority of the municipalities or local jurisdictions CLA is working
with are in similar situations. Responding, Mr. Omisore stated that it is a major concern, and it is
difficult to summarize everything in one (1) key line item. He advised that the pressures of
maintaining capital assets going through infrastructure is one of the main concerns, as well as finding
applicable revenue streams for funding. He stated that, as Mr. Polce noted, the leverage model is
to borrow today and pay for it tomorrow; however, he indicated that it would eventually need to
be reconciled and is a heavy concern. Mr. Omisore stated that the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) published a study two (2) or three (3) years ago regarding what this
problem and the appropriate source of funding it. He stated that he would send the study to
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, for distribution to members.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend acceptance of the report, as recommended by staff. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018” (Attachment #2).
Staff recommended acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018.
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Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by
Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Proposed Ordinance #2019-02 - Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous
Provisions, Section 70-7 - Registered Sexual Offenders
Mr. Hare explained that Proposed Ordinance #2019-02 would amend Chapter 70 - Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 70-7 - Registered Sexual Offenders, to comply with recently
adopted State legislation.
Staff recommended adoption of the Ordinance.
Mr. Neil expressed concern with lines 64 and 65 of the Proposed Ordinance, which state that it “is
unlawful for a sexual offender to wear costumes for the primary purpose of entertaining, attracting
or encouraging interaction with children.” He questioned whether it would be unconstitutional to
ban convicted sex offenders from wearing any costume at any time, noting that he could imagine a
defense attorney using intent as a means to exonerate the individual. In response, Mr. Hare
explained that the Ordinance did not propose any amendments to lines 64 or 65. He indicated that
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, could research the State Code, explaining that he was hesitant to
make any changes that were not in line with the State.
Mr. Polce moved to recommend adoption of Ordinance #2019-02, as recommended by staff.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
William F. Hare
Acting Chair
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Presentation entitled “City of Dover, Delaware Audit Results Year Ended June 30, 2018”
Attachment #2 - Presentation entitled “City of Dover Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2018”
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ATTACHMENT #1
©2019 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
City of Dover, Delaware Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 01/15/2019
Audit Results
Year Ended June 30, 2018
WEALTH ADVISORY | OUTSOURCING | AUDIT, TAX, AND CONSULTING
Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor
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Agenda
Scope and Responsibilities in a Financial Statement Audit
Required Communications
Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
Financial Statement Summary
GASB Update/Emerging Issues
Questions
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Scope and Responsibilities
• Audit of the financial statements, Comprehensive Annual
Financial Statement (CAFR)
• Report on internal controls over financial reporting and
compliance
• Communications to those charged with governance on key
components of the audit
PHASE 4
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
Reporting
Planning Systems Testing &
& Follow-
& Strategy Evaluation Analysis
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Auditors Required Communications
• We have performed an audit of the financial statements in accordance with
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) .
• Purpose of an audit is to:
– Obtain reasonable (not absolute) assurance about whether the financial Accounting
Principles
statements are free from material misstatement
– Assess accounting principles used and significant estimates made by Other
Auditors
Accounting
Estimates
management
Required
– Evaluate the overall financial statement presentation Communications
• Unmodified Opinion Audit Key
Difficulties Disclosures
• Significant Accounting Polices
– City’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the Audit
Adjustments
financial statements and are in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and consistent with industry practices and standards
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Auditors Required Communication
• Significant Disclosures
– Deposits and Investments (Page 70-75)
– Capitals Assets (Page 75-77)
– Long Term Liabilities (page 78-82/90-99/100-118)
– Fund Balance (Page 83)
• Significant Management Judgments & Estimates
– Allowance for uncollectible receivables
– Useful lives of capital assets
– Incurred but not reported claims
– Pension and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) liabilities
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Auditors Required Communication
• Significant corrected or uncorrected misstatements
included in governance communication
• No disagreements with management
• Management was very cooperative and professional
during the audit process
• Management did not consult with other accountants
on the application of GAAP or GASB
• No major issues were discussed with management
prior to us being selected as the auditors
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Key Assumptions
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by
management and are based on management’s knowledge and experience about past
and current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates
are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial statements and
because of the possibility that future events affecting them may differ significantly from
those expected. The most sensitive estimates affecting the financial statements were:
ESTIMATE INPUT CURRENT RATE 1% DECREASE CURRENT 1% INCREASE
Police Pension Liability Discount Rate 6.5% $6,775,556 $4,897,467 $3,297,647
General Employee
Pension Liability Discount Rate 6.5% $27,391,639 $19,856,962 $13,587,496
OPEB Liability Discount Rate 6.5% $40,823,264 $31,759,477 $24,370,995
OPEB Liability Healthcare trend rate 8.50% $23,453,178 $31,759,477 $42,032,238
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Summary of Net Changes
Fiduciary Funds
Government Wide
$12.1 million
$9.7 million
Government
Business Type Activities
Activities
$6.9 million $5.2 million
General Fund Non-major Funds Water/Wastewater Electric
$1.8 million $.7 million $3.7 million $1.5 million
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State and Local Government Industry
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Governmental Accounting Standards Board Update
Effective Dates
• 2018
• Statement 75—Other postemployment benefits (OPEB) plan
reporting-employers
• Statement 80—Blending Requirements for Certain Component Units
• Statement 81—Irrevocable Split-Interest Agreements
• Statement 82—Pension Issues
• Statement 85—Omnibus 2017
• Statement 86—Certain Debt Extinguishment Issues
• 2019
• Statement 83—Asset Retirement Obligations
• 2020
• Statement 84—Fiduciary Activities
• Statement 88—Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct Borrowings and Direct
Placements
• Statement 90—Majority Equity Interests
• 2021
• Statement 87—Leases
• Statement 89—Accounting for Interest Cost Incurred before the End of a Construction Period
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QUESTIONS?
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ATTACHMENT #2
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 01/15/2019
CITY OF DOVER
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018
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FY 2018 Financial Highlights
The Government-wide change in Net position is inclusive of Pension &
OPEB expense, actuarial adjustments, cost vs. market differences on
investments and depreciation.
Governmental Business Type
Activities Activities Total
Changes in Net Position $ 6,876,666 $ 5,229,691 $ 12,106,357
Net Position Beginning 10,552,059 176,041,558 186,593,617
Net Position Ending $ 17,428,725 $ 181,271,249 $ 198,699,974
The most significant activities that affected the changes in Net Position
were:
• A positive change in Net Position, in the amount of $6.9 million, for
governmental activities due to an increase in revenue from charges
for services, operating grants and contributions, property taxes and
transfer taxes.
• The positive change in Net Position, in the amount of $5.2 million, for
business-type activities was attributable in part to increases in water,
sewer, groundwater inflow adjustment and sewer treatment fees; and
increases in usage, rent revenue and miscellaneous revenues.
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Capital Assets
Capital Asset Summary information
Water/Wastewater
General Fund Fund Electric Fund Total
Asset Beginning Balance $ 104,321,409 $ 94,820,249 $ 190,035,743 $ 389,177,401
New Assets 2,642,786 4,165,017 7,089,826 13,897,629
Disposed Assets (1,254,942) (2,005,972) (2,674,142) (5,935,056)
Asset Ending Balance 105,709,253
(46,592,334) 96,979,294 194,451,427 397,139,974
Net Accumulated Depreciation (46,592,334) (37,763,788) (114,178,454) (198,534,576)
Net Capital Assets $ 59,116,919 $ 59,215,506 $ 80,272,973 $ 198,605,398
Current Year Depreciation $ 3,496,182 $ 2,359,886 $ 4,772,651 $ 10,628,719
Major Assets added this fiscal year:
• General Fund
• Vehicles and related equipment totaling $0.3 million
• Broadcast and production equipment for Council Chambers; and computer and facility equipment totaling $0.2 million
• Various projects including Silver Lake dam improvements and street/paving/curb work in the amount of $2 million
• Water/Wastewater Fund
• Infrastructure and facility equipment in the amount of $0.1 million
• Various projects including multiple pump station upgrades/replacements and water main replacements totaling $4 million
• Electric Fund
• Various projects including improvements to Town Point, Blue Hen Apts., Clearview in the amount of $4 million
• VanSant Unit Upgrades $1.8 million
• ERP system $1 million
• Vehicles and equipment totaling $0.1 million
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Long-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt is inclusive of Compensated absences, Bonds, OPEB
Obligation and Net Pension Liability.
Water/Wastewater
General Fund Fund Electric Fund Total
LT Debt Beginning Balance $ 57,693,393 $ 19,288,238 $ 31,783,052 $ 108,764,683
New Debt 1,562,248 125,586 273,088 1,960,922
Reduction of Debt (10,133,630) (2,095,365) (3,047,956) (15,276,951)
LT Debt Ending Balance $ 49,122,011 $ 17,318,459 $ 29,008,184 $ 95,448,654
• General Fund change in long-term debt is due to:
• $1.6 million increase, offset to zero by $1.6 million decrease, in compensated absences
• $6.0 million decrease in Net OPEB Liability and $2.2 million decrease in Net Pension Liability No new
• Scheduled decrease for principal payments
bonds
• Water/Wastewater Fund change in long-term debt is due to: were
• $51,321 net increase to compensated absences
issued
• $1.0 million decrease for Net OPEB Liability and $0.2 million decrease or Net Pension Liability
• Scheduled decrease for principal payments in FY
• Electric Fund change in long-term debt is due to: 2018
• $85,163 net decrease in compensated absences
• $1.6 million decrease for Net OPEB Liability and $0.4 million decrease for Net Pension Liability
• Scheduled decrease for principal payments
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Governmental Statement of Revenues,
Expenses and Transfers
Total net change across all funds:
Water/Wastewater
General Fund Fund Electric Fund Total
Revenues $ 24,826,447 $ 16,567,498 $ 84,888,495 $ 126,282,440
Expenses (37,199,544) (11,940,527) (73,385,775) (122,525,846)
Net Transfers- Operating 14,220,407 (900,000) (10,000,000) 3,320,407
Net changes $ 1,847,310 $ 3,726,971 $ 1,502,720 $ 7,077,001
$613,090
General Fund Revenues General Fund Expenses $1,710,100
$619,000
$117,178 $150,000 $803,924
$274,930 $2,063,000 $1,680,176
$499,289 $302,258
$3,786,167
$762,860
$3,133,360
$263,930
$14,220,407
$4,637,145
$1,630,153
$821,613
$1,681,536 $20,743,903
$87,063 $13,103,164
$1,496,520
$584,822
Fines Library Revenue - General
General Government Library services
Library Revenue County Reimb. Licenses and Permits Public Safety Public Works
Sanitation Fees and Rebates Miscellaneous Services Recreational Services Street/Sanitation Services
Property Taxes Grants Received Engineering Services Financial Administration
Garage and Stores Insurance
Court of Chancery Fees Investment Income
Retiree Health Care Employee Pension Approp
Transfers Community & Economic Street Lights
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Business-type Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Transfers
Electric Fund Revenues Electric Fund Expenses
Distribution to Customers $6,337,115
Transfers Out $10,000,000
Interest Earned
Interest & Fiscal Charges $848,204
$1,004,738
Retiree Healthcare $1,820,300
Depreciation $4,772,651
Utility Tax $1,255,094
Systems Operations $542,032
Mi s cellaneous
Servi ces/Income, Metering $204,400
$1,131,942 Engineering $1,034,690
Cha rges for
Transmission & Distr. $2,559,819
Servi ces,
$82,749,450 Power Supply $47,221,198
General Administrative $5,957,816
Charges for Services Miscellaneous Services/Income Interest Earned
$- $20,000,000 $40,000,000 $60,000,000
Water/Wastewater Fund Revenues Water/Wastewater Fund Expenses
Interest Earned Transfers Out $900,000
Opera ting,
$248,305
Interest & Fiscal Charges $322,027
Retirees Healthcare $242,200
Mi s cellaneous
Servi ces/Income, Depreciation $2,359,886
$2,501,095
Cha rges for
General Administrative $1,904,684
Servi ces,
$13,810,690
Water/Wastewater Services $6,899,943
Charges for Services Miscellaneous Services/Income Interest Earned Operating $- $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000
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Original vs. Final Budgets – Major Operating Funds
General Fund All Funds
Original Budget Final Budget
• Beginning Fund Balance adjusted to audited balance
Revenues $ 42,931,000 $ 42,974,800
Expenditures/Expenses (42,861,000) (43,975,000) • Revenues adjusted to actual/trending amounts
Net Change $ 70,000 $ (1,000,200) • Expenses adjusted for unanticipated expenses/project
Beginning Fund Balance 4,597,100 6,072,200 carryforwards
Ending Fund Balance $ 4,667,100 $ 5,072,000 General Fund
• Fines & Police revenue increased $3,800
Water Fund • Transfer revenue from Police Grant funds increased $40,000
Original Budget Final Budget • With the exception of a $367.5K decrease in Other
Revenues $ 6,573,200 $ 6,573,200 Employment expenses, increases and decreases to all other
Expenses (6,328,500) (6,404,300) expense categories were comparatively minimal
Net Change $ 244,700 $ 168,900
Beginning Fund Balance 1,330,900 1,680,500 Water & Wastewater Fund
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,575,600 $ 1,849,400 • There were no revisions to revenue estimates
• With the exception of a $144,800 increase to Appropriation to
Wastewater Fund Pension Fund expense, increases and decreases to all other
Original Budget Final Budget expenses were comparatively minimal
Revenues $ 8,865,800 $ 8,865,800 Electric Fund
Expenses (8,789,900) (8,858,900)
• There were no revisions to revenue estimates
Net Change $ 75,900 $ 6,900
Beginning Fund Balance 1,166,800 1,399,700 • With the exception of the below itemized expenses, increases
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,242,700 $ 1,406,600 to all other expenses were comparatively minimal:
• Hedged energy expense decreased by $250,000
• Transmission/Distribution expense increased by $90,700
Electric Fund
Original Budget Final Budget • Contractual Services – Power Supply expense increased
Revenues $ 75,697,500 $ 75,697,500 by $150,000
Expenses (86,183,600) (86,418,100) • Legal Expenses increased by $100,000
Net Change $ (10,486,100) $ (10,720,600) • Pension Trust Contribution increased by $234,500
Beginning Fund Balance 20,290,200 22,252,500 • Other Employment expenses decreased by $105,200
Ending Fund Balance $ 9,804,100 $ 11,531,900
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General Fund Budget
General Fund General Fund
Final Budget Actual
Revenues $ 42,974,800 $ 44,141,619
Expenditures/Expenses (43,975,000) (41,974,390)
Net Change $ (1,000,200) $ 2,167,229
General Beginning Fund Balance 6,072,200 6,072,201
Fund fund Ending Fund Balance $ 5,072,000 $ 8,239,430
balance • The General Fund is the primary operating fund and the largest source of day-
to-day service delivery.
increased
• The budget balance in the fund was $8,239,430 and constitutes 18.6% of 2018
by general fund revenues.
$2,167,229 • The overage will be allocated to unfunded retirement liabilities and/or capital
infrastructure projects or as otherwise designated.
to an Significant, favorable variances are as follows:
ending Increase over budgeted revenues included:
• $813,843 Transfer Tax
balance of • $299,258 Permits & Other Licenses
$8,239,430 • $146,250 Court of Chancery fees
• $63,978 Interest Earnings
• $52,960 Sanitation fees
• $39,498 Property Taxes
Decrease from budgeted expenses included:
• $630,019 Police expense
• $211,152 Streets expense
• $156,063 Sanitation expense
• $133,004 Public Inspections expense
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Governmental Governmental Capital Projects Fund
Capital Projects Fleet Maintenance
Fund Facilities Management
Information Technology
Ending fund balance
was favorable by Sanitation
$893,501. This entire Streets
amount, all will be Recreation
carried forward to
Public Services - Administration
the next fiscal year.
Procurement and Inventory
Projects that will be
carried forward include: Police
• Old PW2 Site Life Safety
Improvements Library
• Dover Park Master Grounds Maintenance
Plan Fire
• Police Roof Repair &
City Clerk
Impound Lot
• Schutte Park Land $- $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000
Improvements
Actual Budget
• FY18 Street & Alley
Program
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Proprietary Funds – Water/Wastewater Budget
Water Fund Wastewater Fund Wastewater Fund
Final Budget Water Fund Actual Final Budget Actual
Revenues $ 6,573,200 $ 7,080,500 $ 8,865,800 $ 9,237,461
Expenses (6,404,300) (6,848,127) (8,858,900) (9,584,130)
Net Change $ 168,900 $ 232,373 $ 6,900 $ (346,669)
Beginning Fund Balance 1,680,500 1,680,473 1,399,700 1,399,659
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,849,400 $ 1,912,846 $ 1,406,600 $ 1,052,990
Fund balance for the Water Utility at the end of the year was $1,912,846 which was a
Water Fund favorable variance of $63,446:
balance • Water Impact Fees revenue was over budget by $838,673
• Water department expenses came in under budget by $122,747
increased by
Offset by:
$232,373 • Water Fees revenue was under budget by $330,126
• Transfer to Water Impact Fee Reserve in the amount of $706,720
Fund balance for the Wastewater Utility at the end of the year was $1,052,990 which was
an unfavorable variance of $353,610:
• Sewer Impact Fees were over budget by $753,684
Wastewater Offset by:
• Wastewater, Groundwater adjustment & Wastewater Treatment fees were
Fund
under budget by $394,383
balance • Kent County Treatment Fee expense was over budget by $59,433
decreased • Transfer to Wastewater Impact Fee Reserve in the amount of $770,094
by $346,669
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Proprietary Funds – Water/Wastewater I & E Fund
• Ending fund balance was favorable by $4,457,879.
Of this amount, $3,551,900 for incomplete projects,
will be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
Water/Wastewater Capital Outlay
• Some of the projects that will be carried forward $2,483,400
$3,000,000
include: $2,624,300
• Puncheon Run Pump Station Improvements $2,500,000
• Wesley College Inflow & Infiltration
$2,000,000
• Rodney Village Inflow & Infiltration $1,652,000
$1,507,198
$1,500,000
• N State St Water Main Replacement
• WTP Process Improvements $1,000,000 $795,947
• There continues to be large budget balances due to
$500,000
delay of projects and various other issues like:
$15,113
• Land acquisition $-
Water Wastewater Water Treatment
• Bid prices over budget – going out to re-bid
Plant
• Awaiting final invoices on completed projects
Budget Actual
• Awaiting delivery of materials
• Project Engineering & Design not ready
• Emergency repairs taking precedence
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Proprietary Funds – Electric Fund Budget
Electric Fund Electric Fund
Final Budget Actual
Revenues $ 75,697,500 $ 77,410,949
Expenses (86,418,100) (83,638,145)
Net Change $ (10,720,600) $ (6,227,196)
Beginning Fund Balance 22,252,500 22,252,513
Ending Fund Balance $ 11,531,900 $ 16,025,317
The Electric Fund balance for the Electric Utility at the end of the year was $16,025,317 which
was a favorable variance of $4,493,417 primarily due to the following favorable
Fund fund variances:
balance has • Direct Base sales $1,838,356
a favorable • Power Supply and Generation $1,896,472
• Administration $260,041 - attributable mainly to vacancies within the
variance of department and lower costs for city building maintenance supplies
$4,493,417 • Electrical Engineering $158,962 – attributable mainly to vacancies within the
department and lower environmental expenses and materials and supplies
expense
• Transmission/Distribution attributable to vacancies within the department
$283,635
• Reduced Interfund Service Fees $120,525
Offset by unfavorable variances as follows:
• Distribution of Earnings – PCA Credit $160,415
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Proprietary Funds – Electric I & E Fund
• Electric I & E Budgeted Fund balance
has increased by $2,129,000. This is
due to an increase in beginning fund Electric Capital Outlay
balance for projects that were not $2,816,600
$3,000,000
completed in the prior year and were re- $2,441,700
budgeted in current year and $2,500,000 $2,150,352
subsequently are still in CIP as follows: $2,000,000
$1,597,800 $1,612,800
• Purchase of ERP System $1,500,000
$956,760 $932,631
$1,000,000 $655,508
$8,500
$36,000
• The ending fund balance was favorable $500,000
$35,986 $-
by $3,791,789. Some of the projects in $-
this fund have not been completed and
the balances, in the amount of
$1,818,100, are being carried forward to
the next fiscal year. Some of the larger
projects are as follows:
• Substation Relay Upgrade
Budget Actual
• McKee Run Plant Alternate Power
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Worker’s Compensation and Grants
Summary Revenue, Expense and Net Change of
Worker’s compensation and Grants
Worker’s
Worker's
Compensation Compensation Grants
Fund balance Revenues $ 858,105 $ 5,154,735
Expenses (574,583) (1,176,297)
increased by Transfers out - (3,320,407)
$283,522 Net Change $ 283,522 $ 658,031
Beginning Fund Balance 1,259,284 302,488
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,542,806 $ 960,519
Workers Compensation
• Claims payable decreased by $253,629 from prior year
• Claims paid decreased by $189,760 from prior year
Grants Grants
ending fund • Includes Police, Library, Municipal Street Aid, CDBG Housing & Neighborhood
balances Stabilization Program, State DOT, Substance Abuse Prevention, Electronic
Red-Light Safety Program (ERLSP) & Realty Transfer grants
increased by • Grants revenue increased $1,198,882 from prior year in all of the Grant funds
$658,031 except the following:
• Police
• Municipal Street Aid