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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on July 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Hogan presiding. Council members present were Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Russell, Mr. McGlumphy,
Mr. Leary, Mr. McGiffin, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Salters, and Mr. Ruane.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Mrs. Teal, Mrs. Townshend, Fire
Chief Christiansen, Mr. DePrima, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey
was also present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Hogan declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council is not in official session and cannot take formal action.
Mr. Eshed Alston, 46 Arnold Court, presented a request to consider an ordinance related to
public indecent exposure and an ordinance to honor American veterans (Exhibit #1) and
submitted five (5) additional requests for consideration of ordinances for the City of Dover
(Exhibit #2).
The invocation was given by Chaplain Jake McCready, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mrs.
Williams and unanimously carried.
Mr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Leary and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2010
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 28, 2010 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. McGlumphy, seconded by Mr. Leary and bore the written approval of
Mayor Carey, with the exception of the following motion: adoption of the following
2010/2011 City of Dover Budget Ordinances - General Fund - Cash Receipts and Budget;
Water/Wastewater Fund - Revenue and Budget; and Electric Revenue Fund - Revenue and
Budget (see Agenda Items #5, #6, and #7 - Mayor Vetoes).
PROCLAMATION - EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, for many years the City of Dover employees continued to work hard for the citizens
in our community; and
WHEREAS, all employees of the City of Dover strive daily to promote Community Excellence
Through Quality Service; and
WHEREAS, due to the teamwork and the commitment of our employees, the citizens of Dover
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are able to enjoy a community where the employees take pride in their job performance and
make it a place where people love to live, work and play; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover values its employees, recognizing that every member of the work
force is a valuable asset to our team and the success of our city is due largely to the pride and
efforts of its employees on a daily basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Carleton E. Carey, Sr., Mayor, of the City of Dover, Delaware do
hereby proclaim Friday, July 23, 2010 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY in the City of
Dover and recognize the dedication and hard work of all City of Dover employees, and request
that all citizens take a moment to thank a City of Dover employee for their outstanding service to
our community.
RESCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of property
located at 217 and 223 McKee Road, consisting of 1.12+/- acres, owned by Mor-Kath-Ric, LLC.
The property is currently zoned R-7 (One-family Residence) and subject to COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone) and the proposed zoning is RM-1 (Medium Density Residence) and subject to
COZ-1. (Ordinance #2010-16; Tax Parcels: ED05-067.15-02-02.00-000 and
ED05-067.15-02-01.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-10-06; Council District: Fourth)
Council President Hogan advised members that this item was tabled by the Planning
Commission during their meeting of June 21, 2010. As a result, staff recommended that a Public
Hearing/Final Reading before City Council be rescheduled for September 13, 2010. (The First
Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2010-16 was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
May 24, 2010.)
Mr. McGiffin moved to reschedule the public hearing/final reading for September 13, 2010
at 7:30 p.m. for the rezoning of property located at 217 and 223 McKee Road, consisting of
1.12+/- acres, owned by Mor-Kath-Ric, LLC. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters and
unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON
SAULSBURY ROAD, SOUTH OF FORREST AVENUE, OWNED BY ROUTE 8 &
SAULSBURY ROAD, LLC
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of property
located on Saulsbury Road, south of Forrest Avenue, LLC, consisting of 1.01+/- acres, owned by
Route 8 & Saulsbury Road. The property is currently zoned CPO (Commercial/Professional
Office) and subject to COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) and the proposed zoning is C-2A
(Limited Central Commercial) and subject to COZ-1.
Mrs. Williams moved that the final reading of the Proposed Rezoning Ordinance be
acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Bonar and unanimously carried. (The First
Reading of Ordinance #2010-15 was accomplished during the Council Meeting of May 24,
2010.)
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Planner's Review
Mrs. Ann Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the petition
to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission
(Exhibit #3). The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request to change the
zoning of the subject property from CPO (Commercial/Professional Office Zone) with COZ-1
(Corridor
Overlay Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial) with COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
Public Hearing
Council President Hogan declared the hearing open.
Mr. Phil McGinnis, 555 E. Loockerman Street, advised members that he is a part of the
ownership group. In response to Mr. Ruane, Mr. McGinnis indicated that the entire parcel is
approximately 2.3 acres and that there were several property lines eliminated to create one (1)
large parcel which was split by the zoning line. Part of the property was originally Baker=s
Exxon Station zoned as C2-A, and the zoning line was moved further south to accommodate the
CVS Pharmacy development, leaving the remaining property zoned as CPO. He advised
members that when the Comprehensive Plan was updated, the property was to be recommended
for Neighborhood Commercial; however, this parcel was not rezoned as such when the final
Comprehensive Plan was approved.
With regards to concerns of Mr. Salters, Mr. McGinnis stated that a drainage ditch is located
along the property line and that a part of the drainage will be included in the site plan.
In response to Mrs. Russell, Mr. McGinnis assured members that traffic will be traveling only
north or south from the property, not east or west.
For clarification, Mrs. Townshend indicated that the parcel proposed for rezoning is separate
from the CVS parcel and that there was an actual lot line adjustment to accommodate the CVS.
Responding, Mr. McGinnis stated his understanding that both properties were being treated as
one (1) property. Although he was not sure of the specific use for the property at this time,
Mr. McGinnis relayed confidence that its use will be retail, such as a pizza shop or dry cleaner.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Council President Hogan declared the hearing closed.
Mr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the
Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters and, by a unanimous roll
call vote, Council adopted Ordinance 2010-15, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED ON SAULSBURY ROAD SOUTH OF FORREST AVENUE
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WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property
within the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use
of property described below from C-PO (Commercial/Professional Office Zone) and subject to
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation
from C-PO (Commercial/Professional Office Zone) and subject to COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay
Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay
Zone) on that property located on the east side of Saulsbury Road south of the intersection of
Forrest Avenue/Forest Street, consisting of 1.01+/- acres, owned by Route 8 and Saulsbury
Road, L.L.C.
(Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.11-01-24.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-10-05).
ADOPTED: JULY 12, 2010
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 40-
60 RIDGELY STREET, OWNED BY ROBERT A. AND NANCY H. KAUFFMAN
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of property
located at 40-60 Ridgely Street, consisting of 2.0047+/- acres, owned by Robert A. and Nancy H.
Kauffman. The property is currently zoned M (Manufacturing) and subject to COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone) and the proposed zoning is C-3 (Service Commercial) and subject to COZ-1.
Mrs. Williams moved that the final reading of the Proposed Rezoning Ordinance be
acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. McGlumphy and unanimously carried. (The
First Reading of Ordinance #2010-17 was accomplished during the Council Meeting of May 24,
2010.)
Planner's Review
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning
Commission (Exhibit #4). The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
the request to change the zoning of the subject property from M (Manufacturing) with COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-3 (Service Commercial) with COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
In accordance with the petition, Mr. Ruane noted that there are active code enforcement
violations on the site and questioned if the "clean hands" legislation should have affected the
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application. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that when there are situations where an
application would help to correct code violations, staff typically does not reject such
applications. It was staff=s opinion that the rezoning application would help to further redevelop
the site and correct the existing code violations, which are essentially related to the former use of
the site. She noted that, according to the application, there is no change in ownership.
Although the "clean hands" ordinance was not considered regarding this application specifically,
City Solicitor Rodriguez concurred with staff, explaining that there have been other applications
of this nature, and he did not feel that the "clean hands" ordinance should affect the current
rezoning application.
Responding to Mr. Ruane, Mrs. Townshend stated that, although the rezoning would not correct
the code violations, a new business license would not be issued, nor would another use be
permitted to be established, until such time as these violations are corrected. She explained that
the C-3 zoning classification will facilitate occupation of the property since all uses in the
Manufacturing zoning classification are considered conditional use and require approval of the
Planning Commission. With the C-3 zoning classification, an applicant could establish an
operation through the administrative site plan process, which is less cumbersome. She assured
members that any administrative site plan would require all code violations to be corrected
before the property could be occupied and a new business license issued for the site.
In response to Mr. Ruane, Mrs. Townshend concurred that properties zoned as Manufacturing
are diminishing within the City and that one of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to
promote manufacturing and economic development. However, she stated that the C-3 zoning
classification functions as a light industrial zone and actually expands the uses that would be
permitted in this area. In addition, she indicated that the C-3 zoning classification would
expedite occupation since the Manufacturing zone is subject to conditional use approval, which
is a fairly cumbersome process. With the C-3 zoning classification, unless there are changes to
the site, the approval could be done administratively. The property could then be reoccupied
with a light industrial use, which she felt was appropriate with the area and consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Responding to Mr. Salters, Mrs. Townshend advised members that the owners have indicated
that one of the challenges in obtaining interested tenants for the property was specifically due to
any use having to be presented to the Planning Commission for approval. It was felt that the
request for the C-3 zoning classification would make it easier to occupy the property without any
substantial change in its use.
Public Hearing
Council President Hogan declared the hearing open.
Mr. Phil McGinnis, 555 E. Loockerman Street, speaking on behalf of the owners, advised
members that the property was purchased for storage/warehousing for Kauffman=s Furniture.
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When the furniture store was sold, the Kauffmans leased the building to a pallet business, who
created code violations by storing pallets outside. He explained that this enterprise has since
gone out of business. Mr. McGinnis advised members that there are two (2) buildings: a 15,000
foot building that would be appropriate for warehousing, but not manufacturing, and a 3,000 foot
building in worse condition. Although the property is deteriorating, he stated that there is a
tenant interested in the smaller building. When he contacted staff to inquire about the process
involved for a new tenant, he was advised that the matter would require Planning Commission
approval, noting that the Manufacturing zoning classification requires approval for every use.
With regards to the code violations, Mr. McGinnis indicated that most of the violations were
resolved after the pallet business left. He stated that the owners began making repairs to the
fence, windows, etc., and he suggested that no further repairs be made until the results of the
rezoning were obtained, explaining that further investment might not be economically prudent.
He stated that the 15,000 foot building is scheduled to be presented to potential clients for use
and assured members that the code violations would be resolved.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Council President Hogan declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Leary moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters and, by a roll call vote of eight (8)
yes and one (1) no (Mr. Ruane), Council adopted Ordinance #2010-17, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 40-60 RIDGELY STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property
within the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use
of property described below from M (Manufacturing Zone) and subject to COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone) to C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and subject to COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay
Zone).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation
from M (Manufacturing Zone) and subject to COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-3 (Service
Commercial Zone) and subject to COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) on that property located at 40-
60 Ridgely Street (on the west side of Ridgely Street at the intersection with Fulton Street),
consisting of 2.0047+/- acres, owned by Robert A. and Nancy H. Kauffman.
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(Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.08-01-26.01-000; Planning Reference Z-10-07)
ADOPTED: JULY 12, 2010
MAYOR CARLETON E. CAREY, SR. VETO - MOTION ADOPTED BY CITY
COUNCIL ON JUNE 28, 2010 - ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 GENERAL
FUND - CASH RECEIPTS AND BUDGET ORDINANCE; ADOPTION OF FISCAL
YEAR 2010/2011 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - REVENUE AND BUDGET
ORDINANCE; ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
- REVENUE AND BUDGET ORDINANCE
Pursuant to Section 10 of the City of Dover Charter, the City Clerk advised members that Mayor
Carleton E. Carey, Sr., has vetoed the motions adopted by City Council on June 28, 2010, as
follows: adoption of Fiscal Year 2010/2011 General Fund - Cash Receipts and Budget
Ordinance; adoption of Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Water/Wastewater Fund - Revenue and Budget
Ordinance; adoption of Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Electric Revenue Fund - Revenue and Budget
Ordinance.
Council President Hogan noted that, in addition to the veto, Mayor Carey submitted a letter
requesting the removal of additional items for the Mayor=s Office and other departmental
budgets, which was provided to members. He also noted the receipt of correspondence from
various residents regarding this issue and requested that they be considered a part of the record
(Exhibit #5).
Mrs. Williams moved that no expenditures be made in the 2011 budget that are not covered by
revenues found in the 2010 budget or brought in in the 2011 Fiscal Year, whichever is lower.
She explained that the intent of the motion was to request that Council live within its means and
not incur any more debt or raise revenues through tax increases, fees, or rate hikes. The motion
was seconded by Mr. McGlumphy.
Mr. McGiffin felt that the Mayor=s suggestions addressed most of the comments that were made
by residents and that the Mayor=s proposal was an appropriate response. As a result, he indicated
that he would not support the motion but would support a proposal that would make the
adjustments recommended by Mayor Carey.
Mrs. Williams referred to the salary changes for the State of Delaware and municipalities that
she provided members via email (Exhibit #6). She noted that there was a negative 5% change
for New Castle County, no salary increases for Wilmington and Kent County, and that the State
of Delaware reinstated the 2.5% taken away last year, which results in a net of zero. She stated
that, with the City=s current budget, there would be 7.5% raises provided to employees (3% last
year, 3.5% this year, and 1% through performance evaluations). She felt it was evident that
other municipalities were holding to their current revenues and had not considered any pay
increases.
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Disagreeing with Mr. McGiffin, Mr. McGlumphy stated that the Mayor=s proposal did not come
close to resolving the issues and concerns relayed by residents. He also questioned the amount
of the total budget.
Mr. Ruane questioned if the motion would, in effect, return the City to last year=s budget, which
would eliminate the proposed electric rate decrease; prevent the purchase of police cars, a trash
truck, a street dump truck, and additional apparatus for the Fire Department; eliminate major
capital projects; and prevent the City from addressing Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) and brown
water problems and meeting the state mandate of recycling, etc. He stated that he could not
support the continuation of last year=s budget without addressing these and other essential items.
Mrs. Williams explained that, should the City Manager and budget team wish to include items in
the budget, the motion would only prohibit spending more than what is brought in and, if the
funds are available, purchases could be made and projects accomplished. She stated that the
motion simply indicates that the City will not incur more debt, will not raise taxes, will not raise
appraisal values of houses, and will not impose extra fees during these economic times. She
assured members that the "creativity" remains for the budget team.
Relaying concern, Mr. Ruane reminded members that the City recently spent $800,000 for the
appraisal of property and that, if the appraisal values are not adjusted, there would be continued
inequities in the current appraisal system. It was his feeling that this action would be inequitable
and unfair to property owners.
Mr. McGlumphy noted that, over the past several years, the City has continuously deferred
projects and suggested that members recognize what can and cannot be done.
Referring to the motion, Mr. DePrima requested clarification from the City Solicitor. He felt that
the motion could have been a guideline provided to staff to be used in the development of the
budget. He stated that the motion was vague, broad, and did not amend the actual numbers that
constitute the budget.
Mr. Bonar called for a point of order, explaining his feeling that it was not the City Manager=s
responsibility to interpret a motion made by Council.
At the request of Council President Hogan, City Solicitor Rodriguez indicated that the motion
should be "worked through" and deferred to the Controller/Treasurer to determine if it is
workable.
Mr. Ruane reminded members that the City Charter requires a balanced budget and that the City
Manager would not be given authority to spend beyond monies collected. It was his opinion that
the intent of the motion was to take away rate and property tax increases and had nothing to do
with staying within a budget. If members eliminate the water rate change, Mr. Ruane stated that
the City=s bond indebtedness and credit rating would be jeopardized. He stated that these issues
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were previously discussed at length and suggested that members move forward with a decision.
Mr. Salters advised members of the difficulty in reconciling the comments that were made by
members and felt that the issue could take additional time to resolve. He relayed concern with
the ability to reconcile the contracts that the City has already agreed to pay if funds are not made
available.
Council President Hogan reminded members that the Mayor=s veto was related to the budget
ordinances only and that the Mayor did not veto the tax rate increase or other ordinances adopted
at that same time.
On a call for the question by Mr. Salters, the motion that no expenditures be made in the 2011
budget that are not covered by revenues found in the 2010 budget or brought in in the 2011
Fiscal Year, whichever is lower, failed by a roll call of five (5) no and four (4) yes (Mr. Bonar,
Mr. McGlumphy, Mr. Leary, and Mrs. Williams).
Mr. Ruane moved to amend the General Fund, Water/Wastewater Fund, and Electric Fund
Budgets by making those adjustments by line item that were identified in the Mayor=s veto letter
to President Hogan dated July 7, 2010. The motion was seconded by Mr. McGiffin.
Mr. McGlumphy clarified that his concurrence with the motion would not indicate his approval
of the passage of the budget, but would simply indicate his agreement with removal of $86,000
from the budget.
Responding to Mr. Leary, Council President Hogan indicated that a separate motion would be
required to vote on the budget, as amended.
The motion to amend the General Fund, Water/Wastewater Fund, and Electric Fund
Budgets by making those adjustments by line item that were identified in the Mayor's veto
letter to President Hogan dated July 7, 2010 (Exhibit #7) was carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
Mr. McGiffin moved for approval of Ordinance #2010-19 - 2010/11 City of Dover Budget
(General Fund - Cash Receipts and Budget), Water/Wastewater Fund - Revenue and
Budget, and Electric Revenue Fund - Revenue and Budget), as amended (Exhibit #8). The
motion was seconded by Mr. Ruane and carried by a roll call vote of five (5) yes and four
(4) no (Mr. Bonar, Mr. McGlumphy, Mr. Leary, and Mrs. Williams).
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 28, 2010
The Utility Committee met on June 28, 2010 with Chairman Ruane presiding.
Request for Alley and Street Abandonments - 100 Block of North Governors Avenue Alley
West, the Southern Portion of the 200 Block of North Governors Avenue Alley East, a
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Portion of the Unit Block of North Bradford Street, the Unit Block of Fulton Street, a
Portion of the Unit Block of Cecil Street, a Portion of the 200 Block of North Bradford
Street, and the Northern Portion of the Unit Block of North State Street Alley West -
Wesley College
During their meeting of May 24, 2010, the Committee considered a request from Wesley College
that the City abandon portions of streets and alleys in the vicinity of Wesley College, as follows:
Area #1 - Alley between North Governors Avenue and North New Street from Cecil Street to
Fulton Street;
Area #2 - Portion of alley between North Bradford Street and North Governors Avenue,
north of Cecil Street;
Area #3 - North Bradford Street between W. Division and Fulton Streets (portions only);
Area #4 - Fulton Street between North Governors Avenue and North State Street;
Area #5 - Cecil Street between North Governors Avenue and North State (portion only);
Area #6 - North Bradford Street between Cecil and Mary Streets (portions only);
Area #7 - Portion of alley between North State Street and North Bradford Street, south of
Fulton Street and north of W. Division Street.
At that time, the Committee recommended that the request be postponed to allow Planning staff
to notify all property owners within 200= and that the item be reconsidered by the Committee
during this meeting.
Mr. Ruane noted that there were several individuals who requested the opportunity to address
members regarding this matter and, due to time constraints, requested that speakers be brief in
their presentations and that one (1) speaker represent groups to avoid repetition when possible.
Mr. Ruane also acknowledged receipt of correspondence submitted in regards to this issue
(attachment to Committee minutes).
Clerk=s Office Note: Following this meeting, staff provided members with correspondence from
Mr. Paul Janiga (attachment to Committee minutes).
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reiterated that
the request was being made in anticipation of implementation of the Wesley College Master Plan
for creating a more pedestrian-oriented campus. She stated that the subject property consists of
public streets owned and maintained by the City of Dover and that portions of rights-of-way
requested for abandonment are adjacent on both sides to other properties owned by Wesley
College. Mrs. Townshend explained that Fulton and Cecil Streets (Areas #4 and #5) connect
North State Street with North Governors Avenue and are conduits for through traffic between the
two (2) roads and that the two (2) segments of North Bradford Street (Areas #3 and #6) end at
the college. She noted that several alley segments are also proposed to be vacated. Members
were provided a diagram depicting the location of each of the areas.
Mrs. Townshend indicated that the Planning staff supports Wesley College=s vision of a
pedestrian-oriented campus and, should the long-term abandonment of the subject streets help
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accomplish this objective, staff supports the conceptual request. However, she stated that staff
recommends that such approval be conditioned on abandonment coinciding with future site plan
approval. Because these are public streets which are part of the downtown grid system,
Mrs. Townshend stated that staff believes that Wesley and the City should implement a phased
abandonment and consider the testimony presented by the public on this matter.
Mrs. Townshend noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the street and
alley abandonment, as requested by Wesley College; however, she advised members that the
Planning Commission=s motion did not reference the conditions recommended by Planning staff
and requested that these conditions be addressed by the Utility Committee. Referring to the first
condition, Mrs. Townshend indicated that the City Manager has recommended that the
abandonment be linked to the completion of the implementation of the Wesley College site plan.
She stated that the intent was to ensure that the City maintains ownership of the subject streets
and alleys until they are altered in accordance with the site plan. Mrs. Townshend explained that
the recommended conditions are as follows:
1) Abandonment should be timed so that the City maintains ownership and
maintenance of the subject streets and alleys until site improvements involving
those areas are made, in accordance with a site plan approved by the Planning
Commission.
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2) All public electric, water, wastewater, and storm sewer infrastructure must be
located within permanent utility easements, in accordance with the
recommendations set forth in the Public Utilities comments from the
Development Advisory Committee (DAC) report dated April 1, 2010 (previously
provided to members).
Based on conversations she had late this afternoon with Mr. Gregg Moore, Becker Morgan
Group, and after reviewing correspondence from Capital School District, Mrs. Townshend stated
that staff would also recommend that, if approved, there be a requirement that public access
easements be maintained, essentially in the areas of Fulton and Cecil Streets, in order to ensure
(long-term) that the area would remain open for pedestrians traversing from one side of the
campus to the other.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the applicant conducted community outreach following
the May 24, 2010 Committee meeting. She indicated that she, Councilmen Bonar and McGiffin,
and Dr. William Johnston, President of Wesley College, attended a community meeting of the
Neighborhood Link Group (North State Street Neighborhood Association). She indicated that
Wesley College also held a meeting on June 16, 2010 with neighbors. She assured members that
staff mailed notices to all property owners within 200= of the proposed abandonments, as
instructed.
Mr. Bonar advised members that, in addition to attending the community meeting, he met with
Dr. Johnston and Mr. Gregg Moore, Becker Morgan Group, to learn about the project, since he
was just recently elected and wanted to be well informed regarding the issue in order to be
prepared to make a decision.
Mr. McGiffin acknowledged that he attended a meeting held at the home of Sara and Bob
Herbert, 223 North Bradford Street, during which Dr. Johnston presented the plan proposed by
Wesley College and entertained comments from attendees, as well as a similar meeting held at
the State Street Assisted Living Facility.
Mr. Gregg Moore, representing Wesley College, advised members that there have been no
changes to the plan previously presented to the Committee. He stated that the proposal would
allow Wesley College to initiate the work needed to effect the Master Plan. He again briefed
members on the request and the plan to create a walking campus for Wesley College (details,
including maps, were provided to members). With regards to the meeting held by Wesley
College on June 16th, Mr. Moore stated that approximately 40 people attended and that a very
clear presentation of the plan was presented. He indicated that there were a few individuals who
indicated opposition to the proposal; however, the majority of the attendees were supportive of
the proposal and many concerns were resolved. He mentioned a few key points that pleased the
attendees, as follows: 1) neighborhood children will be able to ride or walk in the pedestrian
ways where Fulton and Cecil Streets are currently located; Wesley invites the public to walk
through the area; and the Capital School District was assured that transit of students (as well as
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the public) from the east and west through the campus will be allowed; 2) Wesley will not
change any roadways until a plan is presented to the City and approved by the Planning
Commission that documents an increase in the number of parking spaces available to
compensate for lost on-street parking, (although he noted that several on-street parking areas will
remain); 3) through traffic will be eliminated, which will improve safety for students and
pedestrians, including children who walk to/from Central Middle School; and 4) Wesley is
committed to provide public access easements through the walkways.
Responding to Mr. Ruane, Mr. Moore indicated that the applicant agreed with all comments
made by the DAC and acknowledged previous testimony confirming that there would be no
changes to area parking until the proposed plan is approved. In addition, he stated that Wesley
College is committed to making the changes in phases to minimize the impact on neighbors,
which was included in the DAC comments. He assured members that Wesley College has fully
accepted the DAC comments, will abide by them, and understands the record.
Mrs. Sara Herbert, 223 North Bradford Street, read the letter she and Mr. Bob Herbert submitted
into the record (attachment to committee minutes).
Mr. Michael Maciarello, 11 Cecil Street, advised members that, based on the record, there have
been no pedestrian accidents involving a vehicle for seven (7) years and felt that the safety issue
was created by Wesley College turning portions of Bradford Street into a one-way street. It was
his feeling that if there were stop signs on Cecil or Fulton Streets between State Street and
Governors Avenue, all of the safety (or perceived safety) issues would be corrected. Mr.
Maciarello relayed his opposition to the proposed plan on five (5) points. He noted that there has
been no active engagement with the community at-large, explaining that all contact has been
only with those immediately adjacent to the streets proposed for abandonment. He noted that
this is a large project and that introducing it in small phases presents a misconception of the scale
of the project. With regards to the request for the streets to be closed to provide for a more
"walkable" campus, Mr. Maciarello indicated that walkable and walkability are relative terms of
distance. He stated that there are safety concerns for college students crossing Fulton and Cecil
Streets, yet no type of action is being taken regarding middle school children crossing Governors
Avenue and State Street. He also relayed objections to the phased implementation of this
project, explaining that, as a resident of the community, he does not wish to have constant
construction occurring for several years. Referring to the comparisons made with Delaware
State University, University of Delaware, Yale, Old Dominion University, etc., he stated that
Wesley College is much smaller and that the College is not being compared to an effective
model. Lastly, he stated that during all the meetings he has attended, there have been calls for
compromise from members of the community with Wesley College. He indicated that he would
support a compromise; however, he stated that, according to the architects, there is no
compromise available with regards to the street closures. It was his feeling that Cecil Street
should remain open and he relayed his opposition to the street closure aspect of the project.
Mr. John Grady, 424 North Bradford Street (has an office at 6 North Bradford Street), advised
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members that traffic in the area is horrendous in the mornings and evenings due to the location of
Campus Community School and that moving the school would resolve this traffic problem.
Since this section of Bradford Street has been changed to only one-way traffic, he questioned
how people will be able to leave his office. It was his feeling that parking is a concern
(particularly for the residents of South Bradford Street) due to most college students having
vehicles, and stated a need for additional parking. In response to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Grady
indicated his support of the request made by Wesley College.
Mr. Bill Goodrich, owner of 227 and 229 North Bradford Street, indicated no objections to the
request as long as the cul-de-sac can accommodate tractor-trailers entering and exiting. He read
the letter he submitted by W.D. Goodrich (attachment to Committee minutes).
Mr. Ruane reminded those in attendance that the Committee is not considering a Site Plan, that
ingress and egress issues will be considered by the Planning Commission, and that there will be a
public hearing to allow public testimony at that time.
Mrs. Cheryl Jones, 230 North Bradford Street, relayed support of the proposal submitted by
Wesley College. It was her feeling that the proposal would address safety issues for Wesley
College students, Central Middle School students, and the surrounding community. She felt that
Wesley College was beginning to create a campus that would encourage a sense of identity for
its students, which will benefit the surrounding community. She stated that, during the past
couple of years, Wesley College has shown real consideration for the surrounding residents and
felt assured that any concerns would be considered and respectfully resolved.
Mr. Kirk Johnson, 39 North American Avenue, stated concern that the proposal was presented
first as a safety issue, then as a perceived safety issue, explaining that these are two (2) different
issues. He noted that there are real safety issues off campus, explaining that once Central Middle
School students pass through the campus, it is not private property, and he questioned who
would assume liability for injury to a student. He also relayed concern with Central Middle
School students utilizing the campus in the midst of much older college students as they pass
through going to and from school during early morning and late afternoon hours, which may be
dark during the winter months. He stated another concern regarding traffic, noting that, based on
a study previously conducted by the City, the surrounding streets were at 70%-80% capacity
(noting that the study was conducted when Wesley College was not in session). By adding
students, he felt that these streets would be utilized above capacity. He advised members of the
difficulty he currently has in finding available parking and that, on many occasions, he is made
to park three (3) blocks away from his residence. Mr. Johnson stated that it is difficult to
understand how Wesley College will improve the parking situation by keeping it exactly the
same, except they will be moving the traffic that passes through Cecil and Fulton Streets off
campus. He advised members that there is a concern with school buses having to make left turns
across traffic or onto Governors Avenue, State Street, and Division Street. He stated that school
buses and transport vans will be required to make those maneuvers, as opposed to the pass
through that they currently make, which creates a real safety concern.
Mr. Martin Anderson, 200 North State Street, relayed safety concerns with closing off Cecil
Street, explaining that there could be a delay in response to his residence from paramedics and
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the fire company. He expressed another objection related to parking, explaining the difficulty in
obtaining parking near his residence, and stated that it has been necessary to park two (2) to three
(3) blocks from his house. He advised members that, due to this difficulty, he began parking in
his back yard; however, subsequently, he received a notice from the City stating that this was not
permitted. He felt that if Cecil Street were closed, as proposed, the alleyway between North
Bradford and State Streets will be used by the college students as a "raceway".
Mr. Wayne Holden, 333 Pennsylvania Avenue, referred to the concerns relayed regarding
Central Middle School students utilizing Wesley College to pass through and reminded members
that this is already occurring. He felt that closing off the streets would improve their safety.
Referring to the increase in crime that has occurred in the area surrounding Wesley College, he
felt assured that the abandonment of the streets surrounding the campus to automobiles would
make it a safer campus. Mr. Holden indicated that the City should have considered these
abandonments several years ago and expressed his support for the alley and street abandonments.
Mrs. Nancy Gardner, 213 North State Street, thanked everyone, including Dr. Johnston, for the
immediate response to her invitation to speak to the neighborhood group. She stated that unless
the project is done in a very phased and careful manner, the immediate neighborhood beyond
Wesley College stands to lose in a dramatic way. It was her feeling that there is a need to close
Bradford Street, either in whole or in part, and that major changes are necessary to Cecil Street.
She indicated that there is no parking lot proposed that would accommodate the 100 parking
spaces that would be lost resulting from the proposed project. Mrs. Gardner felt that the
proposed closures would result in additional traffic utilizing the nearby alleyways, which would
result in the making of a street. It was her hope that consideration would be given to making the
streets one-way rather than closing them. Mrs. Gardner advised members that she resides
between two (2) apartment houses, one (1) of which consists of six (6) units with no requirement
for parking. She urged members to separate parts of the project and keep in mind that, well
beyond the immediate Wesley College neighborhood, there are many kinds of people who are
very desirous of remaining "good" neighbors of Wesley College.
Mr. James Overton, Chief of Police for Delaware State University, advised members that
anytime there is a reduction in the mixture of pedestrians and vehicles, the results are positive.
In addition, he stated that the elimination and reduction of vehicles has been proven to increase
safety, since a person with criminal intent is less likely to commit a crime if their vehicle is not
readily available for "getaway".
Mr. Gary Patterson, representing the Downtown Dover Partnership, relayed support of the
proposed request of Wesley College and their efforts to immigrate into the downtown
community.
Mr. Dick Cathcart, Associate Vice-President for University Operations at Delaware State
University, indicated his support for the project and gave a brief overview of the actions taken at
Delaware State University over the last 10-12 years. As previously mentioned, he reiterated that
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vehicles and students do not mix well and assured members that, although there may not have
been an incident, there is a public safety issue to consider with this request. He advised members
that the trend across the nation in higher education is to convert campuses that are mixed with
streets to walking campuses for the purpose of addressing safety concerns.
Ms. Mary-Alice Ozechoski, Dean of Students at Wesley College, advised members there were
1,000 students on both the north and south sides of the campus this past fall, which was the
largest freshman class for Wesley College. This equated to 500 students walking to and from the
center of the campus; therefore, from her perspective, safety is an issue and will continue to be
an issue. She expressed the College=s interest in retaining and keeping students on campus once
they are enrolled. It was her feeling that a vibrant, green, recreational space where students can
walk, feel safe, and see other students that they know creates the kind of community that Wesley
College endeavors to provide as a small college. She stated that she supports the request both
from a safety standpoint and also from a recruitment and retention standpoint. It was her belief
that the healthier Wesley College is, the more help it can be to the Dover community.
Mr. Tanner Polce, Student Government President at Wesley College, concurred with the
comments made by Ms. Ozechoski and stated that Wesley College is on the breaking edge of a
rebirth. He encouraged members to consider the safety issues involved, explaining that he
represents 1,500 students, 1,000 of whom live on campus. He advised members that none of the
students relayed opposition to the plan proposed by Wesley College and reminded members that
these 1,500 students are the City=s citizens for 8-9 months of the year.
Mr. Charles Salkin, 15 Maple Lane, stated that he has observed the Wesley College Campus
becoming busier and more dynamic over the years. Unfortunately, he stated that, as the student
population has grown, it has become dominated by cars. Mr. Salkin stated that the campus has
become more of a parking lot and passage way for vehicles than for pedestrians and that the
proposal would provide huge improvements, such as aesthetics, safety, efficiencies, cost savings
to taxpayers (since the maintenance of the streets will be eliminated), public health benefits (with
more people walking and being outside), compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
environmental benefits, etc. He felt that the proposed plan is essential to the long-term growth
and success of Wesley College and that the College is essential to the long-term growth and
success of the community. He indicated assurance that the property value of those properties in
the surrounding area will increase, which will provide a financial benefit to both the property
owners and the City of Dover. He commended Dr. Johnston and others of Wesley College and
the community for submitting the proposal. Mr. Salkin stated his support and encouraged
members to approve the request.
Senator Brian Bushweller, 17th District, advised members that he represents the entire area
affected by the project and relayed support for the proposal. It was his feeling that this project
would be very good for the college and, as a result, would be beneficial for the City and Kent
County. He reminded members that there are 400 employees who work at the Wesley College
campus, $40M per year is provided to the local economy by Wesley College, and there are 50-60
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artistic and cultural opportunities provided by the College. He stated that Wesley College is a
very prominent institution of higher learning, a cultural center for the area, and an economic
engine for the City. He noted that the proposal will help Wesley College and Dover to prosper
into the future. Senator Bushweller referred to the previous concerns expressed by neighboring
property owners and was impressed with the responses provided by the representatives of
Wesley College in addressing these concerns and assuring that the parking and other
inconveniences are minimized to the extent possible. He felt that the proposal would be good for
Wesley College, as well as the City, and urged members to approve the request.
Mr. Paul Olsen, 301 North State Street, indicated his support of the project and stated that, as an
employee of Wesley College, he has walked the alley between State Street and Bradford Street
for the past 29 years and has never seen cars racing up and down this alley. He advised members
that his house is located one block from Wesley College and that he has rarely had parking
issues, noting that parking is plentiful along North State Street. He suggested that members
consider what is best for Dover and its future.
Mrs. Yvonne Hall, 228 North State Street, stated concurrence with previous comments in
support of the proposed request. Although there have been concerns with parking issues, it was
her feeling that most could be resolved by providing handicapped parking or requiring the
installation of parking pads on the properties that have alleyway access. She noted that there are
apartments that have been "grandfathered" and suggested that the City require the owners to
provide adequate off-street parking. It was her feeling that resolving the parking issue should
not totally be the responsibility of Wesley College.
Mr. Mike Drass, Football Coach and Athletic Director at Wesley College, relayed support of the
project proposed by Wesley College. Not only would the proposed enhancements provide more
"green" space, but it would also provide a true college campus "feel" for the campus and the
community. He stated that this would help the overall recruitment of student athletes by
providing an atmosphere that students and parents are seeking when visiting college campuses.
Mr. Chad Robinson, student/adjunct faculty member of Wesley College, indicated support for
the project proposed by Wesley College. Echoing comments made by Chief Overton of
Delaware State University, he stated that the safety issue is not students= ability to cross streets,
but rather the vehicle safety concerns and the ability of safety and security personnel to
recognize who should or should not be on campus. It was his feeling that when vehicles are
further away from potential criminals, it would be more difficult to commit certain crimes. He
felt that the proposed project would give the college a "friendly" feel. He noted that the college
is a driving force in the City, bringing economic development, and stated that approving the
alley and street abandonments would be the first step in beginning the process of making the
college a more vibrant part of the City.
Fire Chief Sean Christiansen, Dover Fire Department - 103 South Governors Avenue, stated that
the Fire Department is neither in favor nor opposed to the request. The Fire Department would
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like for the closures to create uniform access on streets and alleys and not include cul-de-sacs,
which would hamper responding units. Chief Christiansen noted that the Fire Department would
like fire lanes to be maintained, similar to those at Delaware State University or the University of
Delaware, and with appropriate access to fire department connections on all buildings and
hydrants throughout the campus.
Mr. Gerri Street, 39 Hazel Road, indicated his support for the request of Wesley College and
concurrence with the previous positive comments made. He stated that as a member of the
Downtown Dover Partnership (previously the Downtown Dover Development Corporation) for
over 20 years, during the past 12 years, he has observed an outstanding addition as Wesley
College "comes to the table" to be constructive and to be a part of the City, not just its own
campus. In working with Dr. Johnston on many issues, he has been impressed with his genuine
desire to find a "win-win" solution and to solve problems, and he stated that Dr. Johnston is
reflective and reasonable. He felt confident that whatever issues there may be, Dr. Johnston has
a sincere desire to resolve them reasonably and amicably.
Dr. William Johnston, President of Wesley College, expressed his passion for the project, since it
is the foundation for the future of the institution. He stated that the College has engaged a
consultant who has worked with hundreds of colleges and has developed a master plan that he
felt is viable and will help Wesley College grow. He advised members that Wesley College was
established 137 years ago and assured members that they want to be a very good neighbor and, at
the same time, he explained the importance of continuing to develop the campus, infrastructure,
and future for the institution. He urged members to approve the request for alley and street
abandonments so that Wesley College can begin the process for the campus master plan and
improve the future of the College, which he felt would be beneficial for the entire area. Dr.
Johnston advised members that there were many in attendance who support the project that did
not speak and requested that those in favor of the request stand (several attendees stood).
Mrs. Susan Yost, 11 Cecil Street, expressed her opposition to the request and concern that only
those within 200= were invited to attend the meeting; however, she stated it appears that Wesley
College had invited individuals from other areas. Noting that State Street and Governors Avenue
are main streets in Dover, she stated that the closing of Fulton and Cecil Streets will eliminate
two (2) important cross streets and will require traffic to travel quite a distance to get across
town. She stated that the closures will affect Central Middle School students. She has observed
speeders utilizing the Cecil Street alley and stated that the closures will create more traffic
utilizing the alleyway, which is a one (1) lane roadway that allows for two (2) way traffic and is
not designed to be utilized as a street. Mrs. Yost felt that the project proposed by Wesley
College would be a huge change for the City. She suggested that Delaware State University not
be compared to the request of Wesley College since they are located within the City of Dover
and the request involves the closure of public streets.
Mr. McGiffin requested responses to the concerns of Mr. Grady (regarding egress from his
office) and Fire Chief Christiansen (regarding access for emergency response). Responding, Mr.
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Moore stated that the proposed plan would change that portion of Bradford Street to become two
(2) way traffic, allowing Mr. Grady access to and from his property. He advised members that
Dr. Johnston has met with three (3) of the neighbors on State Street and offered access from their
properties onto Wesley College parking lots to allow access to State Street from the rear. He felt
confident that Dr. Johnston would allow Mr. Grady to utilize Wesley College parking lots in
order to access other streets. With regards to Chief Christiansen, Mr. Moore stated that fire lane
access is provided for projects such as this, explaining that walkways are wide enough to meet
fire lane requirements. He noted that access to the fire hydrants and building connections are
provided. He assured members that every concern of the Fire Department would be addressed in
the design for Wesley College.
The committee recommended approval of the request for alley and street abandonments, on the
condition that the Wesley College Plan include the replacement of existing parking and an
increase in total parking, that the utility easements remain in effect, that public access easements
for Fulton and Cecil Streets be part of the plan, that the timing of the street and alley closures be
coordinated with site plan approval, and that the DAC comments generated by this process are
included as part of the plan, as follows:
1) Timing of the abandonment - Staff recommends that abandonment be timed such
that the City maintain ownership and maintenance of the subject streets and alleys
until such time that they are physically altered by construction in accordance with
a site plan approved by the Planning Commission.
2) Utility Easements - All public electric, water, wastewater, and storm sewer
infrastructure must be located within permanent utility easements in accordance
with the recommendations set forth in the Public Utilities comments from the
DAC report dated April 1, 2010.
3) Parking – All on-street parking displaced by the abandonment must be replaced in
kind (in addition to any additional off-street parking required in accordance with
site plan application submissions) prior to removal of on-
street parking in the areas proposed for abandonment.
4) DAC Comments - Planning Office Advisory Comments 1-4 from Page 6 of the
Report (prepared for May 24th meeting) and the attached agency comments from
Department of Public Utilities, the Delaware Department of Transportation
(DelDOT), the Kent Conservation District, and the Fire Marshal=s
Office. (Planning Commission usually phrases their motions so that they adopt by
reference the recommendations and findings of the DAC report.)
5) All specific conditions developed by the Utility Committee as a request of public
testimony and/or their deliberations must be added.
The Committee recommended approval of the request for alley and street abandonments, on the
condition that the Wesley College Plan include the replacement of existing parking and an
increase in total parking, that the utility easements remain in effect, that public access easements
for Fulton and Cecil Streets be part of the plan, that the timing of the street and alley closures be
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coordinated with the site plan approval, and that the aforementioned DAC comments generated
by this process and those included in the DAC Application Review Commentary (Exhibit #9)
are included as part of the plan, and that public access easements be provided through the
campus along Fulton and Cecil Streets.
City Clerk=s Office Note: In accordance with the City=s procedure for alley abandonments,
Resolution #2010-05 setting the Public Hearing (attachment to Committee minutes) will be
presented to Council for consideration for adoption.
Mr. Ruane moved for approval of the Committee=s recommendation and adoption of
Resolution #2010-05 setting a Public Hearing for August 9, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Bonar and by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted
Resolution #2010-05, as follows:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE VACATING AND ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN ALLEYS
AND STREETS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
MET:
Section 1. The Council of the City of Dover favors the vacating and abandoning of the following streets
and alleys:
Area #1 The 100 block of North Governors Avenue Alley West, being all that certain piece or
parcel of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of Delaware, being an improved
public alley running north to south between Cecil Street and Fulton Street, lying on the westerly
side of and running parallel to North Governors Avenue, said alley being 10 feet wide and
approximately 341 feet in length and comprised of 3,410 square feet, more or less.
Area #2 The southern portion of the 200 block of North Governors Avenue Alley East, being all
that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of Delaware,
being an unimproved public alley running north to south, said portion of alley located between
Mary Street and Cecil Street but not adjacent to and lying on the easterly side of and running
parallel to North Governors Avenue, unimproved alley being a varying width (10-15 feet) and
approximately 100 feet in length, comprised of 3,410 square feet, more or less. The portion of
the alley is located approximately 173 feet east of the center of Governors Avenue and 302.6 feet
south of the southerly right of way line of Mary Street to the point of beginning, thence extending
approximately 100 feet in a southerly direction and terminating at lands of Wesley College.
Area #3 A portion of the unit block of North Bradford Street, being all that certain piece or parcel
of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of Delaware, said portion of street
commencing at the southerly side of Fulton Street and running south toward Division Street but
not adjacent to, being 60 feet wide and approximately 363 feet in length, comprised of
approximately 21,600 square feet (0.496 acres). The portion of said street starting at the southern
right of way of Fulton Street and extending approximately 363 feet in a southerly direction to the
northerly right of way line of an unnamed alley.
Area #4 The unit block of Fulton Street, being all that certain piece or parcel of land situated in
the City of Dover, Kent County, State of Delaware, a public street running east to west between
South Governors Avenue and North State Street and being 60 feet wide and approximately 680
feet in length, comprised of 40, 800 square feet (0.936 acres) more or less.
Area #5 A portion of the unit block of Cecil Street, being all that certain piece or parcel of land
situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of Delaware, said portion of street commencing
at the easterly side of South Governors Avenue and running east towards North State Street but
stopping short of, being 60 feet wide and approximately 443 feet in length comprised of 26,580
square feet (0.61 acres) more or less. The portion of said street, starting at the easterly right of
way line of North Governors Avenue extending 443 feet east to a point approximately 90' east of
the easterly right of way line of North Bradford Street.
Area #6 A portion of the 200 block of North Bradford Street, being all that certain piece or parcel
of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of Delaware, said portion of street
commencing at the northerly side of Cecil Street and running north toward Mary Street but
stopping short of and being 60 feet wide and approximately 194 feet in length comprised of
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11,650 square feet (0.267 acres) more or less.
Area #7 The northern portion of the unit block of North State Street Alley West, being all that
certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of Delaware, an
improved public alley running north to south, said portion of alley being between Fulton Street
and West Division Street but not adjacent to and lying on the westerly side of and running
parallel to North State Street, being 17 feet wide improved alley and approximately 275 feet in
length, comprised of 4,675 square feet, more or less. The portion of said alley being located
approximately 221 feet west of the centerline of North State Street, starting at the southern right
of way line of Fulton Street extending approximately 275 feet in a southerly direction to the
northerly property line of lands now or formerly of Francis A. Stratford.
Section 2. The Council of the City of Dover will sit on Monday, August 9, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, Dover, Delaware, to hear the objections of such residents of the City or
owners of the property affected as shall attend, in accordance with the provisions of Section 27 of the
Charter of the City of Dover (Chapter 158, Volume 36, Laws of Delaware).
Section 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to post copies of this Resolution in five or more public
places in the City of Dover.
ADOPTED: JULY 12, 2010
Annual Engineering Consultant=s Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric
System - Fiscal Year 2009
Members were provided the Annual Engineering Consultant=s Report on the Operation and
Maintenance of the Electric System for Fiscal Year 2009, as prepared by Burns and McDonnell
Engineering Company, Inc.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that the report is required to fulfill
the City=s bond covenants. She noted that the conclusion of the report indicates that the City=s
power generation facilities are being operated and maintained consistently with accepted electric
utility practices in the United States.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the Annual Engineering Consultant's Report on the
Operation and Maintenance of the Electric System for Fiscal Year 2009.
By consent agenda, Mr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee=s
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Leary and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
The remaining Agenda Items (#3-#5) were deferred until the next Committee meeting.
Mr. Ruane moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report, seconded by
Mr. McGiffin and unanimously carried.
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
JUNE 28, 2010
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on June 28, 2010 with Chairman
Leary presiding.
Review and Recommendation - Filling of Critical Positions
During their meeting of February 23, 2009, members recommended approval of the Hiring
Freeze for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, but to allow the hiring of critical positions through the review
and approval of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee and City Council. It
was suggested that there be a "standing" agenda item to consider the filling of critical positions
and, if there are no positions to consider, the item could be removed.
Mr. Leary noted that there were no critical positions to be considered; therefore, no further
action was required.
Purchase of Ladder Truck - Dover Fire Department
Fire Chief Sean Christiansen explained that, in accordance with the current Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP), the Dover Fire Department sent out a specification for a piece of fire apparatus to
replace the current Ladder 1. He stated that, after carefully reviewing the apparatus scheduled
for replacement, due to the current economic downturn and their ability to rotate Engine 7 with
other engines, the Dover Fire Department has requested deferral of the purchase of Engine 7 to
Fiscal Year 2013.
Fire Chief Christiansen reviewed a Presentation of the Replacement of Ladder 1 (attachment to
Committee minutes) and advised members that the apparatus must be ordered by July 15, 2010 to
secure current prices, since any orders after that date would be subject to a price increase of
$30K-60K due to new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Chief Christiansen
stated that the estimated delivery date is July 2011 and an annual expenditure of $195,300 will
be required for this purchase for seven (7) years beginning in 2012. He noted that the bidding
process was accomplished through the Houston/Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), which is the
same process used by the State of Delaware.
Staff recommended approval of the amendment to the Robbins Hose Company CIP Sheet of the
City 2012/2013 Budget and ordering the replacement ladder truck.
Responding to Mr. Salters, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that, as
a non-profit organization, the Dover Fire Department is eligible for tax-exempt financing. She
stated that the interest rate used in the analysis presented was 6.94% and was based on the last
truck that was purchased. She advised members that current interest rates are 2-3%; however,
the actual interest rate will be determined when the truck is financed upon delivery. Mrs.
Mitchell explained that the estimated $195,300 expenditure for the purchase is based on a 6.94%
interest rate and, in discussing this matter with the bank, it was determined that, at current rates,
the estimated expenditure will be $150,000 for seven (7) years. Although the actual expenditure
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is not known at this time, she assured members that seven (7) year financing is normal practice
when financing fire apparatus.
The Committee recommended approval of the amendment to the Robbins Hose Company CIP
Sheet of the City 2012/2013 Budget and ordering of the replacement ladder truck.
By consent agenda, Mr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee=s
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Leary and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Discussion - Requirement to Step Down When Running for Other Office - All Committees
During their meeting of January 25, 2010, Committee members considered a proposal by the
Dover Human Relations Commission to require that all Council, Committee, Commission, and
Board members resign prior to running for other office. The matter was tabled to allow further
discussion.
The Committee removed the matter from the table.
Mr. Salters noted the lack of interest from individuals in running for public office and felt it
would be unfair to prohibit members of committees from running for office.
Responding to Mr. Leary, Mr. Salters clarified that the requirement to step down should be
removed from all memberships.
The Committee recommended denial of the request that all Council, Committee, Commission,
and Board members be required to resign prior to running for other offices, as amended to
include removing the requirement from all memberships.
City Clerk=s Office Note: Upon approval of Council, staff will prepare appropriate proposed
ordinances to eliminate the resigning requirement of members of the Dover Human Relations
Commission and Ethics Committee for review by the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee.
Mr. Leary moved for approval of the Committee=s recommendation, seconded by Mrs.
Russell and carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes and three (3) no (Mr. Leary, Mr. Ruane,
and Mr. Hogan).
Mr. Leary moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Salters and unanimously carried.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 30,
2010
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met on June 30, 2010 with Chairwoman
Williams presiding.
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Request for Amendment to Chapter 18 - Animals, Section 18-16 - Keeping Bees (Deferred
by Committee on April 28, 2010)
During their meeting of January 27, 2010, they considered a letter received from Mr. Bill Benton
requesting an amendment to Chapter 18 - Animals, Section 18-16 - Keeping Bees. After much
discussion, the Committee indicated a willingness to consider a draft proposed amendment
provided by the beekeeping community.
Members were reminded that, during their meeting of April 28, 2010, they were provided a draft
proposed ordinance amendment submitted by Mr. Bill Benton; Mr. Robert Volkomer, Vice
President of the Kent County Beekeepers Association; and Mr. Robert Mitchell, State Apiarist,
Delaware Department of Agriculture. The draft proposed amendment was mimicked from a
document adopted in Louisiana. It was understood that additional revisions would be required.
As recommended by the Committee, Mr. Benton and Mrs. McDowell, City Clerk, rewrote the
draft proposed ordinance amendment in a format that meets City requirements, addresses the
comments made by the Committee, and incorporates suggestions provided in the legal opinion
from the City Solicitor's Office.
The Committee recommended approval of Proposed Ordinance #2010-22, as presented
(attachment to Committee minutes).
Mrs. Williams stated that those interested in this matter may wish to attend the Council Meeting
scheduled for July 12, 2010.
By consent agenda, Mr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee=s
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Leary and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The
First Reading of the Ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).
Timing of Traffic Lights - Hazlettville Road/North Street; North Street at Queen Street,
New Street, Governors Avenue, and State Street
Members were provided an email submitted by Mr. Jon Schmidt relaying concerns about the
timing of the traffic lights on Hazlettville Road and North Street. He noted that prior to the
installation of the traffic light at the Eden Hill Medical Center, the timing of the traffic lights on
North Street at Queen Street, New Street, Governor's Avenue, and State Street was a source of
frustration. He suggested that an alternative solution to the problem of regulating traffic through
the North Street corridor would be to convert the lights at Queen Street, New Street, and
Governor's Avenue to blinking operation. It was his opinion that the volume of traffic along
North Street is sufficient to warrant blinking yellow lights, with blinking red along the north-
south streets. In addition, he suggested that these lights be converted to blink after midnight,
noting that he has returned from a variety of events late in the evening and has had to sit at a red
light at each intersection while no traffic passes north-south.
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Mr. Gary Laing, Community Relations Officer for DelDOT and Public Relations Liaison,
advised members that traffic signal synchronization can only be accomplished through instituting
one-way traffic. He explained that if signal synchronization is accomplished for traffic traveling
east, it will have the opposite effect on traffic traveling west. Mr. Laing stated that lights on
North Streets are timed to "favor" eastbound traffic in the morning and, conversely, green lights
are "favored" for westbound traffic in the late afternoon. He stated that this strategy is based on
usage, explaining that most traffic travels east in the morning and west in the afternoon.
However, he stated that the goal is to accomplish this in such a way that north/south traffic is not
negatively affected. It was his feeling that some of the discontent with North Street signals is
due to the installation of a new traffic light.
Mr. Laing assured members that traffic signalization is constantly being monitored and
adjustments are made accordingly.
Briefing on Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Projects - Gary Laing
Mr. Gary Laing, Community Relations Officer for DelDOT and Public Relations Liaison,
provided members a briefing on DelDOT Projects, as follows:
West Dover Connector
Mr. Laing stated that, although there has been some progress involving the West Dover
Connector, the project is currently at a standstill due to budgetary constraints. He advised
members that all stakeholders have been informed of DelDOT=s preferred alternative and
explained the processes involved with this project. He stated that this alternative has not been
made public; however, there will be a public workshop in November, at which time the preferred
alternative will be announced and public comments allowed.
South Governors Avenue Improvements
Mr. Laing reported that, according to contract, the improvements to South Governors Avenue
must be completed by the end of 2010; however, it is hoped that the project will be completed by
the fall.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Laing indicated that all work on Governors Avenue will be
completed by 2012.
Water Street Railroad Crossover
Mr. Laing advised members that any at-grade railroad crossing requires approval from the
railroad; therefore, if Norfolk Southern Railroad does not authorize the Water Street Railroad
Crossover, this project will not come to fruition. He stated that there have been no recent
discussions with Norfolk Southern Railroad; however, it is planned to bring this project back to
the table. He reminded members that this is a negotiated process that will involve the
elimination of another at-grade crossing within the State and legislative approval would be
necessary for any closure of a railroad crossing.
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After much discussion, Mrs. Williams suggested that all public and private parties collaborate on
this issue.
Wyoming Mill Road Project
Mr. Laing advised members that, although the Delaware Department of Transportation
(DelDOT) has developed a proposed route for the Wyoming Mill Road Project, a final design
has not been completed. DelDOT recently realized that a few of the earliest residents were not
advised by the developer of the roadway being installed. He stated that these residents are
extremely unhappy with the roadway being within 50 feet of their homes.
Route 13 Paving Project
Although specific details are not known, Mr. Laing advised members that he was just recently
made aware of a major Route 13 paving project. He assured members that further details will be
provided to members at the next meeting.
Briefing on Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Projects
Mr. James Galvin, Principal Planner with Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO), briefed members on Dover/Kent County MPO Projects. He advised
members that the MPO has submitted a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendment
for the Wyoming Mill Road Project, due to an increase in cost and schedule changes. There has
also been a TIP amendment request for a new rail study to provide rail service from Newark,
through Dover, to Ocean City, Maryland. He stated that over the next few months, members will
be made aware of the TIP amendments and advised members that the amendment process will
include the consideration of the prioritization of projects and compliance with regional growth
management.
Mr. Galvin reminded members that the Dover/Kent County MPO had begun the process of
developing a Neighborhood Plan surrounding the Transit Center (from North Street to South
Street and from State Street to West Street). He stated that bids were solicited, received, and
reviewed. Soon after, it was discovered that the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) was
considering a similar project. As a result, he met with Mr. Bill Neaton, City of Dover Economic
Development Director, and Mr. Gregg Moore, Becker Morgan Group, and it was ultimately
decided to collaborate in the charrette process for the project which would then encompass not
only the North State to South Street area, but also from South Street to Division Street. At this
time, the MPO is planning to meet with the DDP to develop an agreement on this concept. If the
DDP declines the suggestion, Mr. Galvin advised members that the MPO will move forward
with the project independently.
Mrs. Williams announced that future meetings of the Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee will be scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. McGlumphy moved for acceptance of the Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Leary and carried by a unanimous
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roll call vote.
MONTHLY REPORTS - MAY 2010
By motion of Mr. McGlumphy, seconded by Mr. Leary, the following monthly reports were
accepted by consent agenda:
Budget Report
Chief of Police Report
City Assessor Report
City Manager's Report
City Planner=s Report
Dover Fire Department Report (April and May)
APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CAREY - DOWNTOWN DOVER
PARTNERSHIP - ERIN TINSLEY - THREE (3) YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2013
(TO FILL EXPIRED TERM OF THOMAS SMITH)
Mayor Carey recommended the appointment of Erin Tinsley to serve on the Downtown Dover
Partnership for a three (3) year term to expire May 2013 (to fill the expired term of Thomas
Smith).
By consent agenda, Mr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the appointment of Erin
Tinsley, as recommended by Mayor Carey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leary and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
RE-APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CAREY - HISTORIC DISTRICT
COMMISSION - THREE (3) YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE JULY 26, 2013
Mayor Carey requested the following reappointments to the Historic District Commission for
three (3) year terms to expire July 26, 2013:
Charles A. Salkin - Resident
Richard Scrafford - Professional
By consent agenda, Mr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the reappointments to the
Historic District Commission, as recommended by Mayor Carey, seconded by Mr. Leary
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2010-22
Council President Hogan reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance are available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Final
action by Council on the proposed ordinances will take place during the Council Meeting of
July 26, 2010.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of
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the Ordinance Amendment as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2010-22 - AMENDING CHAPTER 18 - ANIMALS, SECTION
18-16 - KEEPING BEES (Referred by the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee)
COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. McGiffin announced that the next African American Festival will be held on June 25, 2011.
Mr. Leary moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Bonar and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:33 P.M.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
July 12, 2010, are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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Exhibits Attached to Original Minutes and File Copy
Exhibit #1 - Request of Mr. Alston - Proposed Ordinance Related to Public Indecent Exposure and Proposed
Ordinance to Honor American Veterans
Exhibit #2 - Request of Mr. Alston - Proposal for Consideration of Five (5) Additional Ordinances
Exhibit #3 - Rezoning Petition - Saulsbury Road - Route 8 & Saulsbury Road
Exhibit #4 - Rezoning Petition - 40-60 Ridgely Street - Robert A. and Nancy H. Kauffman
Exhibit #5 - Correspondence Received Related to Mayor Carey=s Veto of the 2010/2011 Budget Ordinances
Exhibit #6 - Salary Changes for State of Delaware and Municipalities
Exhibit #7 - Mayor=s Veto Letter to President Hogan Dated July 7, 2010
Exhibit #8 - Revised Ordinance #2010-19 - 2010/11 City of Dover Budget
Exhibit #9 - DAC Application Review Commentary - Request for Alley and Street Abandonments
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 07/12/2010
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 07/12/2010
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EXHIBIT #3
Regular Council Meeting of 07/12/2010
PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT
Before the Dover City Council
July 12, 2010
Applicants/Owners: Rt.8 & Saulsbury Road, LLC
Address: Saulsbury Road, Dover
Location: East side of Saulsbury Road, south of the intersection with Forrest
Avenue
Tax Parcel ID #: ED05-076.11-01-24.00-000
Size: 1.0+/- acres (43,560 S.F.)
Present Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Commercial Retail
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Commercial
Present Zoning: CPO (Commercial/Professional Office Zone)
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
Proposed Zoning: C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
Planning Commission
Recommendation: Following a public hearing before the Planning Commission on
June 21, 2010, where no members of the public spoke in favor of
or in opposition to the proposed rezoning the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the request to change the
zoning of the subject property from CPO
(Commercial/Professional Office Zone) with COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial) with COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone), with 8 members voting in favor and one
recused from voting.
File Number: Z-10-05
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This rezoning application consists of one parcel of land owned by Route 8 & Saulsbury Road,
LLC. The parcel is a total of 1.01 acres ± (43,995.6 S.F.). The property is currently zoned CPO
(Commercial/Professional Office Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The
proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone). The subject area is located on the east side of Saulsbury Road, south
of the intersection with Forrest Avenue/Forest Street. Tax Parcel: ED05-076.11-01-24.00-000
Existing Property:
The subject parcel is currently vacant. A previous application (S-08-30) for a CVS Pharmacy
moved a property line for this parcel and has a required shared access through this property.
Surrounding Land Uses:
The land directly adjacent to the subject site on the north is the existing location of the CVS
pharmacy building (currently under construction). The CVS property is zoned C-2A and subject
to the COZ-1. The adjacent properties to the east and to the south are zoned RG-1(General
Residence Zone). The properties located to the west of the subject site is the Gateway West
Shopping Center, zoned SC-2 (Shopping Center Development).
Comprehensive Plan:
In the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Plan (Map 12-1 as amended, dated
11/23/2009) recommends that this property be used for Commercial Use. The requested C-2A
zoning is consistent with this category of uses.
Request for C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
The types of permitted uses in the C-2A zone are given Article 3 §14 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The permitted uses include convenience retail stores such as drug stores, grocery stores,
luncheonettes, variety stores or combination thereof; personal service stores such as, but not
limited to, barbershops, beauty parlors, and tailors, service establishments furnishing services
other than of a personal nature, but excluding gasoline filling stations and motor vehicle storage,
repair, or service; residences conforming to the regulations set forth in Article 3 Section 2; banks
or businesses, professional or governmental offices; other retail and services establishments with
exclusions; theatres, and restaurants; apartments, provided that no dwelling units shall be
permitted in the first floor and at least one off-street parking space shall be provided in the area
for each apartment; hotels, clubs and places of worship; and civic institutions.
Article 4, Section 4.15 of the Zoning Ordinance address bulk standards for the C-2A Zone. The
bulk standards are as follows:
C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
Minimum required:
Lot area
Lot width (ft.) 50
Lot depth (ft.) 100
Front yard (ft.) 15
Side yard (ft.) None required, but 10 ft. min. if provided
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Report to City Council – July 12, 2010
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Rear yard (ft.) 20 ft above ground floor, at ground floor 5 ft.
Side or rear yards which adjoin a
25
residence zone (ft.)
Off-street parking
Per 300 sq. ft. floor area or 1
Per employee (whichever is greater) 1
Maximum permitted:
Building height
Stories 6
Feet 60
Floor area ratio 4.0
Recommendation of the Planning Staff:
This request is to rezone land from CPO (Commercial/Professional Office Zone) and subject to
the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to
the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The zoning requested is consistent with the 2008
Comprehensive Plan as amended 2009 and it is compatible with the surrounding land uses and
zoning classifications. For this reason, staff supports the rezoning request. The proposed use of
the property, as commercial retail would be permitted under the C-2A zone. The rezoning would
also place the two properties held in the ownership of Rt.8 and Saulsbury Road, LLC into the
same zoning classification.
Following a public hearing before the Planning Commission on June 21, 2010, where no
members of the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposed rezoning the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the request to change the zoning of the subject property
from CPO (Commercial/Professional Office Zone) with COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-
2A (Limited Central Commercial) with COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone), with 8 members voting
in favor and one member recused from voting.
The following is an excerpt from the minutes of the Planning Commission hearing on this
matter:
Z-10-05 Lands of Route 8 & Saulsbury Road LLC at Sauslbury Road - Public Hearing and
Recommendation to City Council regarding a rezoning application consisting of one parcel of
land consisting of a total of 1.01 acre ±. The property is currently zoned CPO
(Commercial/Professional Office Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The
proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone). The subject property is located on the east side of Saulsbury Road, south of the
intersection with Forrest Avenue/Forest Street. The owner of record is Route 8 & Saulsbury
Road, LLC. Property Address: Saulsbury Road. Tax Parcel: ED05-076.11-01-24.00-000.
Council District 4.
Representatives: Mr. Conny Malmberg, principal of the Project; and Mr. Phil McGinnis.
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Report to City Council – July 12, 2010
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Mr. Baldwin recused himself from this application as he is a property owner located within 200
feet of the subject application which would be deemed a conflict of interest.
Mr. Albert provided an overview of the application.
Mr. Malmberg stated that the only DAC comment of substance would be the requirement of a
cross access easement to the two parcels as they function as one center. This was done back
in January and a copy has been provided to Mrs. Melson-Williams.
Mr. Hemmig questioned with regards to the access road that was provided on the plan that was
plotted in January for the CVS Pharmacy, is the exact location for this road fixed based on the
previously approved Site Plan? Responding to Mr. Hemmig, Mr. Albert stated that DelDOT
approved of this compromise and it is a fixed location.
Mr. Hemmig further stated that this takes out a lot of the 1.01 acre available for an actual
building. Did you consider the actual available building space left when considering zoning and
is it enough to meet zoning requirements? Responding to Mr. Hemmig, Mr. Malmberg stated
that when this portion of the integrated center gets developed, the cross access road that you
see curving through the site will be incorporated into the travel lanes of the area around the
building so it does impact on the value and the square footage that can be built on the property;
however, it is not significant enough to impair it for C-2A purposes.
Mr. Friedman opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak closed the
public hearing.
Colonel Welsh moved to forward a recommendation of approval to City Council for Z-10-05
Lands of Route 8 & Saulsbury Road, LLC located at Saulsbury Road from CPO to C-2A and to
also include the COZ-1 zone, seconded by Mr. Hemmig and the motion was unanimously
carried 8-0 with Mr. Baldwin recused.
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City of Dover Application No.: Z-10-05
Department of Planning & Inspections
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Plan Title: Lands of Route 8 & Saulsbury Road, LLC
Location: Saulsbury Road Legend
Plan Type: Rezoning
Tax Parcel: ED05-076.11-01-24.00-000 Zoning
Current Zoning: CPO and COZ-1 Dover Parcels
Proposed Zoning: C-2A and COZ-1
Owner: Route 8 & Saulsbury Road, LLC Corridor Overlay Zone
Date: 05-12-10
0 90 180 360 Feet
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 3, 2010
APPLICATION: Lands of Rt 8 & Saulsbury Road, LLC
FILE #: Z-10-05
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Public Utilities Department
CONTACT PERSON: Steve Enss - Electric
Sharon Duca, P.E. - Water, Wastewater, Stormwater
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7070
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. Our office has no objection to the rezoning of tax parcel ED05-076.11-01-24.00-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC
1. None.
WATER / WASTEWATER
1. Should this site be redeveloped, the applicant / developer is responsible for all costs associated with providing the
appropriate service to this site based upon the use including any necessary system upgrades or extensions. Please
be advised that sanitary sewer service is being provided via the parcel to the north and water service must be
obtained off of Saulsbury Road.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE
C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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APPLICATION: Lands of Route 8 & Saulsbury Road, LLC at Saulsbury Road
FILE#: Z-10-05 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Julio F. Seneus PHONE#: 760-2145
===============================================================
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. DelDOT has no comments to the proposed rezoning.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
Access for the site must be from the internal access easement.
A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) may be required, if the proposed development exceeds 50 VPH or
400 VPD.
The department will require the applicant to provide proper forms, fees, and plans in order to be
issued an entrance permit.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
APPLICANT MEETING DATE: June 3, 2010
APPLICATION: Lands of Route 8 & Saulsbury Road
FILE #: Z-10-05 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: David C. Cahill PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN
CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY
AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS
WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to rezoning of the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
The Following comments are advisory and apply to the development of a detailed site plan for this project.
• A detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be approved by our office prior to any land
disturbing activity (i.e. clearing, grading, filling, etc.) over 5000 square feet.
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CITY OF DOVER Dover/Kent County
Metropolitan
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Planning
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Organization
D.A.C. MEETING DATE: June 3, 2010
APPLICATION: Lands of Rt. 8 and Saulsbury Rd., LLC ___________________
FILE #: Z-10-05 REVIEWING AGENCY: Dover/Kent County MPO
CONTACT PERSON: Jim Galvin, AICP PHONE #: (302) 387-6030
The Dover/Kent County MPO has participated in the State’s Preliminary Land Use Services
(PLUS) process for several months. The MPO requested the opportunity to bring the
recommendations on issues of our concern to the City as well. The MPO will limit comments to
projects to development proposals and applications that may lead to new development. Issues of
concern to the MPO are effective transit, reducing the amount of vehicle emissions by shortening
or eliminating trips, and facilities for alternative modes of transportation, including bicycle and
pedestrian access. The MPO considers the bicycle facilities required by the City of Dover to be
the standard for all applications, not to be waived.
The following are advisory comments regarding the application:
• This site is on the transit route of DART bus 113, on both legs of the trip. On the way
out to Dover Mall, the bus passes the site on the east side of Saulsbury Road. The nearest
stop is in Gateway West Plaza. As this and the adjacent CVS Drug Store develop, the
demand for transit access to the site, for most any commercial/C-2A use, will become
apparent. The MPO will inform DART of the upcoming development to allow
consideration of a transit stop. Any development application should include a transit stop
of a design DART specifies. Consideration of connections between parking lots of the
subject parcel and the CVS site to the north should be mandated in any future site plan
application. Pedestrian and bicycle access to the site is sufficient.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.
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EXHIBIT #4
Regular Council Meeting of 07/12/2010
PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT
Before the Dover City Council
July 12, 2010
Applicants/Owners: Robert and Nancy Kauffman
Address: 40-60 Ridgely Street, Dover
Location: West side of Ridgely Street, north of Division Street
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-05-076.08-01-26.01-000
Size: 2.0004+/- acres (87,294 S.F.)
Present Use: Vacant Warehousing and Assembly buildings
Proposed Use: Service and Warehousing
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Industrial and Public Utilities
Present Zoning: M (Manufacturing Zone)
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
Proposed Zoning: C-3 (Service Commercial Zone)
COZ-1 (corridor Overlay Zone)
Planning Commission
Recommendation: Following a public hearing before the Planning Commission on
June 21, 2010, where no members of the public spoke in favor of
or in opposition to the proposed rezoning the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request to
change the zoning of the subject property from M (Manufacturing)
with COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-3 (Service Commercial)
with COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
Reason for Request: To allow for service commercial uses.
File Number: Z-10-07
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This rezoning application consists of one parcel of land owned by Robert and Nancy Kauffman.
This property at 40-60 Ridgely Street consists of a total of 2.0004 acres ± (87,294 S.F.). The
property is currently zoned M (Manufacturing Zone) and is subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and is subject to the
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The subject area is located on the west side of Ridgely Street,
north of Division Street. Tax Parcel: ED05-076.08-01-26.01-000.
Existing Property:
The subject parcel currently has two vacant buildings. The existing buildings have been
registered as vacant under the provision of the Vacant Buildings Ordinance. There are active
code enforcement violations on the site.
Surrounding Land Uses:
The land directly adjacent to the subject site on the north is a vacant parcel of land zoned IPM
(Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone). The property directly to the south is the Bennie Smith
Funeral Home and is zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and is subject to the
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). To the west there is a residence with apartments and an
additional building are zoned M (Manufacturing Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone). Across Ridgely Street to the east there is a mix of warehousing and service
commercial uses. The properties across Ridgely Street are zoned M (Manufacturing Zone) and
C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and are subject to the COZ-1(Corridor Overlay Zone).
Comprehensive Plan:
In the 2008 Comprehensive Plan as amended, the Land Development Plan (Map 12-1 as
amended, dated 11/23/2009) recommends that this property be used for Industrial and Public
Utilities. In Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix for the Land Use Category of Industrial
and Public Utilities there are a range of possible zoning districts ranging from certain
manufacturing zones to a commercial zone. The requested C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) is
consistent with this category of uses.
Request for C-3 (Service Commercial Zone)
The types of permitted uses in the C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) are given Article 3 §15 of the
Zoning Ordinance. The permitted uses include service establishments including dry cleaning and
laundry plants; wholesale, storage, and warehousing establishments; bowling alleys, and animal
hospitals; motor vehicle, oat or farm equipment sales or service; motor vehicle service stations
with restrictions; manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning or any
other processing of products for sale on or off the premises, provided that not more than 25
persons shall be engaged in such activity; and provided further, that any such use shall be subject
to the performance standards procedures as set forth in Article 5 §8; newspaper and job printing;
and ministorage facilities with restrictions.
Article 4, Section 4.15 of the Zoning Ordinance addresses the bulk standards for the C-3 Zone.
The bulk standards are as follows:
C-3 (Service Commercial Zone)
Minimum required:
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Report to City Council – July 12, 2010
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Lot area
Lot width (ft.) 100
Lot depth (ft.) 100
Front yard (ft.) 25
Side yard (ft.) 20
Rear yard (ft.) 10
Side or rear yards which adjoin a
30
residence zone (ft.)
Off-street parking
Per 300 sq. ft. floor area or 1
Per employee (whichever is greater) 1
Maximum permitted:
Building height
Stories 2
Feet 30
Floor area ratio 0.5
Lot coverage 0.5
Recommendation of the Planning Staff and Planning Commission:
This request is to rezone land from M (Manufacturing Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone) to C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay
Zone). The zoning requested is consistent with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan as amended 2009
and it is compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning classifications. For this reason,
staff supports the rezoning request. The proposed use of the property, as service commercial
uses (motor vehicle service) would be permitted under the C-3 (Service Commercial Zone).
Following a public hearing before the Planning Commission on June 21, 2010, where no
members of the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposed rezoning the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request to change the zoning of the
subject property from M (Manufacturing) with COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-3 (Service
Commercial) with COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
The following is an excerpt from the minutes of the Planning Commission hearing on this
matter:
Z-10-07 Lands of Robert & Nancy Kauffman at 40-60 Ridgely Street - Public Hearing and
Recommendation to City Council regarding a rezoning application consisting of one parcel of
land consisting of a total of 2.0047 acres ±. The property is currently zoned M (Manufacturing
Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is C-3 (Service
Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The subject property is
located on the west side of Ridgely Street, at the intersection with Fulton Street. The owner of
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Report to City Council – July 12, 2010
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record is Robert & Nancy Kauffman. Property Address: 40-60 Ridgely Street. Tax Parcel: ED05-
076.08-01-26.01-000. Council District 4.
Representatives: Mr. Phil McGinnis, McGinnis Commercial Real Estate Company,
representing the Owner.
Mr. Albert presented an overview of the application.
Mr. Holt stated that Staff had stated that there were some violations of the Vacant Building
Ordinance. Do you have any idea of what those violations were? Responding to Mr. Holt, Mr.
McGinnis stated that the buildings have been historically used for warehousing and lighter
manufacturing that fit in the C-3 district. The property has been vacant for about two (2) years
partly because of the economy. Mr. Kauffman recognizes that there is some work that needs to
be done there such as some broken fencing that needs to be repaired. Mr. Kauffman is trying to
hold off until he gets a tenant before he does this. There is a perspective tenant for the smaller
building and once this action gets finished, he will go ahead and finish fixing the fencing and
some of the other violations.
Mr. Nichols questioned if they were going to tear the buildings down as they were in bad shape
twenty-five (25) years ago? Responding to Mr. Nichols, Mr. McGinnis stated that no, they were
not. These buildings are good for their use which is warehousing. The tenant that will go in the
little building will fix it up as these are steel frame buildings.
Mr. Friedman opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak closed the
public hearing.
Mr. Ambruso moved to forward a recommendation of approval to City Council for Z-10-07 Lands
of Robert & Nancy Kauffman located at 40-60 Ridgely Street from M & COZ-1 to C-3 & COZ-1,
seconded by Mr. Hemmig and motion was unanimously carried 9-0.
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Plan Title: Lands of Robert & Nancy Kauffman
Location: 40-60 Ridgely Street Legend
Plan Type: Rezoning
Tax Parcel: ED05-076.08-01-26.01 Zoning
Current Zoning: M and COZ-1 Dover Parcels
Proposed Zoning: C-3 and COZ-1
Owner: Robert & Nancy Kauffman Corridor Overlay Zone
Date: 05-12-10
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 3, 2010
APPLICATION: Lands of Robert and Nancy Kauffman
40-60 Ridgely Street
FILE #: Z-10-07
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Public Utilities Department
CONTACT PERSON: Steve Enss - Electric
Sharon Duca, P.E. - Water, Wastewater, Stormwater
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7070
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. Our office has no objection to the rezoning of tax parcel ED05-076.08-01-26.01-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC
1. None.
WATER / WASTEWATER
1. Should this site be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be responsible
for all costs associated with providing the appropriate service to this site based upon the use including any necessary
system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of water and sewer services and meters will be
assessed at that time. Should the existing services no longer be required based upon the proposed use, they must
be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance with all City of Dover Public Utilities Department standards and
specifications.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE
C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER D
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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APPLICATION: Lands of Robert & Nancy Kauffman at 40-60 Ridgely Street
FILE#: Z-10-07 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Julio F. Seneus PHONE#: 760-2145
===============================================================
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. DelDOT has no comments to the proposed rezoning.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
APPLICANT MEETING DATE: June 3, 2010
APPLICATION: Lands of Robert & Nancy Kauffman
FILE #: Z-10-07 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: David C. Cahill PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN
CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY
AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS
WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to rezoning of the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
The Following comments are advisory and apply to the development of a detailed site plan for this project.
• A detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be approved by our office prior to any land
disturbing activity (i.e. clearing, grading, filling, etc.) over 5000 square feet.
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CITY OF DOVER Dover/Kent County
Metropolitan
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Planning
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Organization
D.A.C. MEETING DATE: June 3, 2010
APPLICATION: Lands of Kauffman at 40-60 Ridgely Street
FILE #: Z-10-07 REVIEWING AGENCY: Dover/Kent County MPO
CONTACT PERSON: Jim Galvin, AICP PHONE #: (302) 387-6030
The Dover/Kent County MPO has participated in the State’s Preliminary Land Use Services
(PLUS) process for several months. The MPO requested the opportunity to bring the
recommendations on issues of our concern to the City as well. The MPO will limit comments to
projects to development proposals and applications that may lead to new development. Issues of
concern to the MPO are effective transit, reducing the amount of vehicle emissions by shortening
or eliminating trips, and facilities for alternative modes of transportation, including bicycle and
pedestrian access. The MPO considers the bicycle facilities required by the City of Dover to be
the standard for all applications, not to be waived.
The following are advisory comments regarding the application:
• Service Commercial uses require greater consideration for access than property used for
Manufacturing purposes. There are currently no sidewalks on Ridgely or Fulton and
should be required for a change in use. (Neighborhood improvements are evolutionary.
If the sidewalk ends at a property line, it will continue on when the adjacent property
redevelops. It is not an excuse to not install sidewalks, especially for a Service
Commercial use.) The facilities should consider bicycle access as well. The site is part of
the City street grid and has adequate accessibility and accessible to transit provided on
W. Division Street.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.
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EXHIBIT #5
Regular Council Meeting of 07/12/2010
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EXHIBIT #6
Regular Council Meeting of 07/12/2010
Salary Changes in Delaware
FY 2010 FY 2011
Wilmington 0% 0%
New Castle -5% -5%
Dover 0% 7.5%
Kent 0% 0%
Sussex 0% 0% EXHIBIT #6
State of DE -2.5% 2.5%
Regular Council Meeting of 07/12/2010
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EXHIBIT #7
Regular Council Meeting of 07/12/2010
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EXHIBIT #8
Regular Council Meeting of 07/12/2010
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2010‐19
1 2010‐2011 BUDGET ORDINANCES
2
3 GENERAL FUND ‐ CASH RECEIPTS AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
4
5 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
6
7 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirty Seven Million Six Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Fifty Five
8 dollars ($37,694,055) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
9 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010
10 and ending June 30, 2011:
11 2009/10 2010/11
12 RECEIPTS REVISED BUDGET
13 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 3,628,890 $ 2,277,575
14 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 520,000 536,502
15 911 FEE 45,000 45,000
16 INVESTMENT INCOME 253,000 224,000
17 LIBRARY REVENUES 66,508 64,189
18 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 460,000 460,000
19 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,465,000 1,523,675
20 PERMITS AND OTHER LICENSES 934,000 934,000
21 DEMOLITION REVENUE ‐ ‐
22 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 54,250 54,250
23 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 300,000 300,000
24 PROPERTY TAXES 10,155,246 10,982,634
25 BID REVENUE 52,692 52,692
26 RECREATION REVENUE 141,500 141,500
27 FRANCHISE FEE 486,000 486,000
28 TRASH FEES 1,201,000 2,244,511
29 DSWA TRASH FEE REBATE 160,000 143,000
30 RENT REVENUE ‐ GARRISON FARM 41,535 87,000
31 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 645,000 645,000
32 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 20,609,621 21,201,528
33
34 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
35 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 968,999 972,889
36 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,379,975 3,374,945
37 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,348,974 4,347,834
38
39 GRANTS
40 POLICE RELATED 100,000 138,350
41 CAPITAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUE 73,500 73,500
42 POLICE PENSION GRANT 620,000 620,000
43 RECREATION GRANTS ‐ ‐
44 MISC GRANT REVENUE ‐ ‐
45 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT ‐ ‐
46 SALE OF ASSETS ‐ ‐
47 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 793,500 831,850
48
49 TRANSFERS FROM ‐
50 TRANSFER TAX 830,000 1,000,000
51 MUNICIPAL STREET AID ‐ 526,843
52 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 750,000 930,000
53 WATER/WASTEWATER 548,020 ‐
54 ELECTRIC 6,758,100 8,856,000
55 PARKLAND RESERVE ‐ ‐
56 LIBRARY RESERVE ‐ ‐
57 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE ‐ ‐
58 WORKER'S COMP FUND 350,000 ‐
59 CONTINGENCY FUND 9,236,120 11,312,843
60 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL
61 $ 34,988,215 $ 37,694,055
62 TOTALS
63
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64 GENERAL FUND CONTINUED ‐ CASH RECEIPTS AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
65 2009/10 2010/11
66 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
67 CITY CLERK $ 278,229 $ 287,403
68 COUNCIL 113,934 130,769
69 TAX ASSESSOR 565,924 197,249
70 FIRE 718,058 709,862
71 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,104,457 1,055,557
72 LIBRARY 1,128,481 1,126,227
73 RECREATION 754,140 778,469
74 LIFE SAFETY 508,320 501,835
75 CODE INFORCEMENT 359,064 276,481
76 PLANNING 400,895 423,193
77 INSPECTIONS 509,371 494,807
78 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 223,350 247,488
79 POLICE 12,307,566 12,458,373
80 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 449,516 449,516
81 STREETS 895,084 802,029
82 SANITATION 2,078,770 2,347,344
83 CITY MANAGER 566,474 561,572
84 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 797,071 748,214
85 FINANCE 781,791 827,169
86 PUBLIC SERVICES ‐ ADMINISTRATION 354,640 369,752
87 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 996,515 990,757
88 CENTRAL SERVICES 714,165 669,977
89 FLEET MAINTENANCE 712,645 761,929
90 CUSTOMER SERVICES 889,919 869,404
91 HUMAN RESOURCES 430,037 358,890
92 MAYOR 70,699 88,341
93 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 28,709,115 28,532,607
94 OTHER EXPENSES
95 DEBT SERVICE 328,410 331,800
96 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY ‐ ‐
97 DSWA RECYCLING PROGRAM ‐ ‐
98 INSURANCE 600,000 600,000
99 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,014,820 1,297,509
100 RETIREES PAYMENTS ‐ ‐
101 UNCOLLECTIBLES ‐ TRASH AND OTHER 10,000 10,000
102 LOSS ON SALE OF ASSET 42,993 ‐
103 STORM EMERGENCY 350,000 ‐
104 STREET LIGHTS 985,000 985,000
105 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 3,331,223 3,224,309
106 GRANTS
107 IT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN ‐ ‐
108 GRANTS SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐
109 TRANSFERS
110 TRANSFER TO OPEB ‐ ‐
111 TRANSFER TO PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY ‐ 995,000
112 TRANSFER TO POLICE PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 95,000
113 TRANSFER TO PENSION COLA ‐ ‐
114 TRANSFER TO POLICE PENSION FUND 620,000 620,000
115 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE ‐ ‐
116 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND ‐ PROJECTS 44,802 1,307,839
117 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND ‐ RESERVE ‐ ‐
118 TRANSFER TO STREET PROGRAM ‐
119 TRANSFER TO PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE ‐
120 TRANSFER TO LIBRARY RESERVE ‐
121 TRANSFER TO CDBG FUND 5,500 6,000
122 TRANSFER TO VERIZON RESERVE ‐
123 INVENTORY WRITE OFFS ‐ ‐
124 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 670,302 3,023,839
125 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,277,575 2,913,300
126
127 TOTALS $ 34,988,215 $ 37,694,055
128
129 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
130 inter‐departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
131 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
132 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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133 2010‐2011 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
134
135 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
136
137 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
138
139 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
140
141 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Two Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Two
142 Hundred Fifty Seven dollars ($8,229,257) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
143 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
144 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
145
146 CASH RECEIPTS
147 2009/10 2010/11
148 REVISED BUDGET
149 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ PROJECTS $ 462,693 $ 65,479
150 STATE GRANTS 780,290 3,343,520
151 INTEREST EARNINGS 2,700 10,900
152 INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS 29,200 ‐
153 RECREATION GRANTS ‐ ‐
154 POLICE GRANTS ‐ 18,000
155 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS ‐ ‐
156 LIBRARY BOND ISSUE/CONTRIBUTIONS 602,384 1,000,000
157 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND FOR PROJECTS 44,802 1,307,839
158 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE (JWP CNTR) 40,000 ‐
159 TRANSFER FROM LIBRARY RESERVE 177,906 2,343,519
160 GIFTS/DONATIONS (RECREATION) ‐ ‐
161 PARKLAND RESERVE RECEIPT ‐ ‐
162 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE ‐ 140,000
163
164 TOTALS $ 2,139,975 $ 8,229,257
165
166
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167 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND ‐ CONTINUED
168
169 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
170
171 EXPENSE SUMMARY
172
173 2009/10 2010/11
174 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
175 CITY CLERK $ ‐ $ ‐
176 COUNCIL ‐ ‐
177 TAX ASSESSOR ‐ ‐
178 FIRE 292,210 288,210
179 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ‐ 63,675
180 LIBRARY 1,560,580 6,687,039
181 RECREATION 70,000 45,000
182 LIFE SAFETY ‐ ‐
183 PLANNING ‐ ‐
184 INSPECTIONS ‐ ‐
185 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ‐ ‐
186 POLICE 94,706 282,380
187 STREETS 50,000 481,055
188 SANITATION ‐ 246,075
189 CITY MANAGER ‐ ‐
190 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7,000 12,000
191 FINANCE ‐ ‐
192 PUBLIC SERVICES ‐ ADMINISTRATION ‐ ‐
193 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ‐ ‐
194 CENTRAL SERVICES ‐ ‐
195 FLEET MAINTENANCE ‐ ‐
196 CUSTOMER SERVICES ‐ ‐
197 HUMAN RESOURCES ‐ ‐
198 MAYOR ‐ 31,500
199 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 2,074,496 8,136,934
200 TRANSFERS
201 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE ‐ ‐
202 TRANSFER TO PARKLAND RESERVE ‐ ‐
203 TRANSFER TO LIBRARY RESERVE ‐ ‐
204 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND ‐ ‐
205 TRANSFER SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐
206 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 65,479 92,323
207
208 TOTALS $ 2,139,975 $ 8,229,257
209
210 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
211 inter‐departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
212 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
213 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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214 2010‐2011 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
215
216 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
217
218 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
219
220 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy
221 One dollars ($417,971) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
222 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
223 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
224
225 CASH RECEIPTS
226 2009/10 2010/11
227 REVISED BUDGET
228 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 744,871 $ 394,871
229 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ 23,100
230 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND ‐ ‐
231
232 TOTALS $ 744,871 $ 417,971
233
234 EXPENSE SUMMARY
235 2009/10 2010/11
236 REVISED BUDGET
237 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 350,000 $ ‐
238 TRANSFER TO OPEB ‐ ‐
239 TRANSFER TO LIBRARY FUND ‐ ‐
240 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 394,871 417,971
241
242 TOTALS $ 744,871 $ 417,971
243
244 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
245 inter‐departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
246 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
247 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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248 2010‐2011 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
249
250 GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET REPLACEMENT FUND
251
252 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
253
254 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
255
256 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Five
257 dollars ($256,465) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
258 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
259 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
260
261 CASH RECEIPTS
262 2009/10 2010/11
263 REVISED BUDGET
264 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 241,965 $ 248,965
265 INTEREST EARNINGS 7,000 7,500
266 TRANSFER FROM GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND ‐ ‐
267 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND ‐ ‐
268
269 TOTALS $ 248,965 $ 256,465
270
271 EXPENSE SUMMARY
272 2009/10 2010/11
273 REVISED BUDGET
274 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ ‐ $ ‐
275 FOR CAPITAL ITEMS ‐ ‐
276 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND ‐ 140,000
277 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 248,965 116,465
278
279 TOTALS $ 248,965 $ 256,465
280
281 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
282 inter‐departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
283 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
284 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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286
287 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
288
289 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
290
291 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
292
293 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy
294 One dollars ($527,471) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
295 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
296 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
297
298 CASH RECEIPTS
299 2009/10 2010/11
300 REVISED BUDGET
301 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 428 $ 428
302 STATE GRANT ‐ 526,843
303 INTEREST EARNED ‐ 200
304
305 TOTALS $ 428 $ 527,471
306
307
308 BUDGET SUMMARY
309 2009/10 2010/11
310 REVISED BUDGET
311 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ ‐ $ 526,843
312 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 428 628
313
314 TOTALS $ 428 $ 527,471
315
316 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
317 inter‐departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
318 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
319 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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321
322 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
323
324 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
325
326 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
327
328 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twelve Million Seven Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Two Hundred
329 Thirty Seven dollars ($12,738,237) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
330 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
331 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
332
333 2009/10 2010/11
334 BASE REVENUE REVISED BUDGET
335 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 659,584 $ 943,545
336 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 327,614 585,053
337 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE ‐ KCSA (397,473) (1,632,876)
338 WATER FEES 4,130,000 4,206,700
339 WASTEWATER FEES 2,700,000 3,308,300
340 WASTEWATER ADJUSTMENT FEES 3,000,000 4,275,600
341 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 293,669 299,400
342 SEWER IMPACT FEES 320,000 323,000
343 WATER IMPACT FEES 250,000 357,000
344 INTEREST ‐ WATER 900 680
345 INTEREST ‐ WASTEWATER 1,100 835
346 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 71,000 71,000
347 REVENUE SUBTOTAL 11,356,394 12,738,237
348
349 GRANTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS
350 STATE REIMBURSEMENT ‐ ‐
351 GRANT REVENUE ‐ ‐
352 GRANTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐
353
354 TRANSFERS FROM
355 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE ‐ ‐
356 TRANSFER FROM CONTINGENCY ‐ ‐
357 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐
358
359 TOTALS $ 11,356,394 $ 12,738,237
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360 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND ‐ CONTINUED
361
362 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
363
364 2009/10 2010/11
365 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
366 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 708,360 $ 642,878
367 WATER CONSTRUCTION 421,040 392,561
368 WATER DEPARTMENT 421,268 412,588
369 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,519,732 1,499,857
370 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 879,992 969,762
371 METER READING 71,350 ‐
372 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,235,403 4,235,403
373 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 8,257,145 8,153,049
374
375 OTHER EXPENSES
376 DEBT SERVICE ‐ WATER 244,000 246,403
377 DEBT SERVICE ‐ WASTEWATER 216,000 316,198
378 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 134,680 177,427
379 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,250,827 1,272,331
381 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 1,845,507 2,012,359
382
383 TRANSFER TO
384 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 231,459 ‐
385 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 316,561 ‐
386 WATER IMP AND EXT 500,000 500,000
387 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 200,000 500,000
388 TRANSFER TO OPEB ‐ ‐
389 TRANSFER TO PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY ‐ 372,000
390 TRANSFER TO PENSION COLA ‐ ‐
391 EWER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 104,000 6,802
392 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 6,000 110,597
393 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WATER ‐ 100,000
394 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WASTEWATER ‐ 100,000
395 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,358,020 1,689,399
396
397 CURRENT YEAR BALANCES
398 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WATER 943,545 1,348,501
399 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WASTEWATER 585,053 1,127,608
400 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE KCSA (1,632,876) (1,592,679)
401 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS (104,278) 883,430
402
403 TOTALS $ 11,356,394 $ 12,738,237
404
405 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
406 inter‐departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
407 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
408 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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410
411 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
412
413 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
414
415 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
416
417 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Five Hundred Forty Five Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Nine
418 dollars ($5,545,339) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
419 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
420 July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
421
422 CASH RECEIPTS
423 2009/10 2010/11
424 REVISED BUDGET
425 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 1,631,844 $ 743,431
426 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 625,152 257,168
427 PRIOR YEAR BOND PROCEED BALANCE SERIES 2009 ‐ ‐
428 PRIOR YEAR BOND PROCEEDS ‐ WASTEWATER ‐ 286,500
429 BOND PROCEEDS ‐ WATER ‐ ‐
430 BOND PROCEEDS ‐ WASTEWATER ‐ 3,016,200
431 STATE LOAN FUND ‐ WATER 2,404,017 ‐
432 STATE LOAN FUND ‐ WASTEWATER 5,942,481 ‐
433 TRANS FR WATER/WASTEWATER FOR WATER 500,000 500,000
434 TRANS FR WATER/WASTEWATER FOR WASTEWATER 200,000 500,000
435 TRANSFER FROM IMPACT FEE RESERVE 518,230 242,040
436 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE ‐WATER ‐ ‐
437 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE ‐WASTEWATER ‐ ‐
438 MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS ‐ ‐
439 INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS ‐ ‐
440 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS ‐ ‐
441 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS 45,248 ‐
442 INTEREST INCOME ‐ ‐
443
444 TOTALS $ 11,866,972 $ 5,545,339
445
446 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
447
448 EXPENSE SUMMARY
449 2009/10 2010/11
450 REVISED BUDGET
451 WATER $ 3,753,430 $ 620,000
452 WASTEWATER 6,787,443 1,560,700
453 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 39,000 ‐
454 WATER CONSTRUCTION ‐ ‐
455 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION ‐ ‐
456 TRANSFER TO IMPACT FEE RESERVE ‐ ‐
457 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER BOND ‐ ‐
458 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER BOND 286,500 2,153,140
459 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER 743,431 623,431
460 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 257,168 588,068
461
462 TOTALS $ 11,866,972 $ 5,545,339
463
464 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
465 inter‐departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
466 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
467 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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469
470 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
471
472 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
473
474 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
475
476 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy
477 dollars ($487,770) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
478 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
479 beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
480
481 CASH RECEIPTS
482 2009/10 2010/11
483 REVISED BUDGET
484 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 205,611 $ 212,603
485 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 64,560 66,767
486 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 6,991 6,400
487 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 2,208 2,000
488 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER FUND ‐ 100,000
489 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY ‐ 100,000
490
491 TOTALS $ 279,370 $ 487,770
492
493 EXPENSE SUMMARY
494 2009/10 2010/11
495 REVISED BUDGET
496 TRANSFER TO WATER/WASTEWATER I &E FUND $ ‐ $ ‐
497 TRANSFER TO WASTEWATER I &E FUND ‐ ‐
498 TRANSFER TO WATER/WASTEWATER ‐ ‐
499 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR WATER 212,603 319,003
500 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR WASTEWATER 66,767 168,767
501
502 TOTALS $ 279,370 $ 487,770
503
504 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
505 inter‐departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
506 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
507 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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509
510 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
511
512 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
513
514 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
515
516 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand One Hundred Eighty Two
517 dollars ($268,182) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
518 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
519 beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
520
521 CASH RECEIPTS
522 2009/10 2010/11
523 REVISED BUDGET
524 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 251,601 $ 260,371
525 INTEREST EARNINGS 8,770 7,811
526 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER ‐
527
528 TOTALS $ 260,371 $ 268,182
529
530 BUDGET SUMMARY
531 2009/10 2010/11
532 REVISED BUDGET
533 TRANSFER TO WATER $ ‐ $ ‐
534 TRANSFER TO WASTEWATER ‐ ‐
535 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE ‐ ‐
536 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 260,371 268,182
537
538 TOTALS $ 260,371 $ 268,182
539
540 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
541 inter‐departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
542 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
543 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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545
546 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
547
548 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
549
550 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
551
552 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Ten Million One Hundred Eighteen Thousand
553 One Hundred Thirty Three dollars ($110,118,133) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
554 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
555 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
556
557 2009/10 2010/11
558 REVISED BUDGET
559 BASE REVENUE
560 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 11,415,737 $ 12,086,275
561 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 95,830,100 96,595,300
562 PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT ‐ (2,000,000)
563 UTILITY TAX 1,850,000 1,864,800
564 GREEN ENERGY 128,600 128,600
565 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 891,200 891,200
566 RENT REVENUE 186,816 186,816
567 EMISSION CREDIT SALES 274,000 ‐
568 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION ‐ ‐
569 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 281,828 299,442
570 REIMBURSEMENT OF BOND ISSUANCE COST ‐ ‐
571 INTEREST EARNINGS 57,000 65,700
572
573 TOTALS $ 110,915,281 $ 110,118,133
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575
576 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
577
578 2009/10 2010/11
579 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
580 POWER SUPPLY $ 55,619,481 $ 48,059,699
581 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 3,000,000 2,280,000
582 PJM CHARGES ‐ LOAD 7,356,438 11,850,876
583 CAPACITY CHARGES 13,456,389 11,618,223
584 RATE STABILIZATION CREDIT ‐ ‐
585 SUB‐TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 79,432,308 73,808,798
586 PLANT OPERATIONS 5,768,710 5,694,315
587 GENERATIONS FUELS 213,529 297,820
588 PJM CREDITS (520,842) (720,797)
589 CAPACITY CREDITS (12,135,127) (11,488,785)
590 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (6,673,730) (6,217,447)
591 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 72,758,578 67,591,351
592
593 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
594 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,215,601 3,206,515
595 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,359,569 1,842,903
596 ADMINISTRATION 679,558 609,169
597 METER READING 281,614 222,908
598 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 488,131 518,053
599 UTILITY TAX 1,850,000 1,864,800
600 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,874,473 8,264,348
601
602 OTHER EXPENSES
603 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 135,000 135,000
604 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 567,430 639,110
605 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 128,600 128,600
606 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,379,975 3,374,945
607 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 54,500 54,500
608 INVENTORY WRITE OFFS 175,000 175,000
609 BOND ISSUANCE COSTS ‐ ‐
610 POWER SUPPLY STUDY 457,250 ‐
611 DEBT SERVICE 3,956,600 4,058,700
612 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,854,355 8,565,855
613 TRANSFER TO
614 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 2,500,000 3,500,000
615 GENERAL FUND 6,758,100 8,856,000
616 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY 83,500 ‐
617 TRANSFER TO PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY ‐ 833,000
618 TRANSFER TO PENSION COLA ‐ ‐
619 TRANSFER TO OPEB ‐ 1,200,000
620 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE ‐ 1,250,000
621 TRANSFER FUTURE CAPACITY ‐ ‐
622 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE ‐ 1,300,000
623 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 9,341,600 16,939,000
624
625 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 12,086,275 8,757,579
626
627 TOTALS $ 110,915,281 $ 110,118,133
628
629 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
630 inter‐departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
631 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
632 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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634
635 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
636
637 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
638
639 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
640
641 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Two Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred
642 Sixty One dollars ($5,229,561) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
643 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
644 year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
645
646 CASH RECEIPTS
647 2009/10 2010/11
648 REVISED BUDGET
649 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,625,760 $ 1,688,861
650 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE BOND 4,240,034 ‐
651 INTEREST EARNINGS 25,000 40,700
652 INTEREST TRUSTEE 2,599 ‐
653 INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS ‐ ‐
654 ELECTRIC NEW SERVICE FEES ‐ ‐
655 RECEIPT FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE ‐ ‐
656 RECEIPT FROM FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE ‐ ‐
657 DEMA GRANT ‐ ‐
658 STATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SR1 &SR9 ‐ ‐
659 STATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR GOVS AVE 710,318 ‐
660 STATE GRANTS 105,723 ‐
661 FEDERAL GRANTS 135,153 ‐
662 BOND ISSUE 2008 ‐ ‐
663
664 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 2,500,000 3,500,000
665
666 TOTALS $ 10,344,587 $ 5,229,561
667
668 EXPENSE SUMMARY
669 2009/10 2010/11
670 REVISED BUDGET
671
672 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 1,576,645 $ 1,480,068
673 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,108,147 739,000
674 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 5,865,211 1,390,429
675 ADMINISTRATION 105,723 ‐
676 METER READING ‐ ‐
677 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS ‐ ‐
678 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE ‐ ‐
679 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,688,861 1,620,064
680 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐BOND ‐ ‐
681
682 TOTALS $ 10,344,587 $ 5,229,561
683
684
685 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐departmental
686 transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department except that the City
687 Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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689
690 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
691
692 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
693
694 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
695
696 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seventy One Thousand Fifty Four dollars
697 ($1,071,054) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
698 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
699 beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
700
701 CASH RECEIPTS
702 2009/10 2010/11
703 REVISED BUDGET
704 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 928,654 $ 1,039,854
705 INTEREST EARNINGS 27,700 31,200
706 TRANSFER FROM INSURANCE STABILIZATION ‐ ‐
707 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC REVENUE 83,500 ‐
708
709 TOTALS $ 1,039,854 $ 1,071,054
710
711 EXPENSE SUMMARY
712 2009/10 2010/11
713 REVISED BUDGET
714 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ ‐ $ ‐
715 TRANSFER TO RATE STABILIZATION FUND ‐ ‐
716 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 1,039,854 1,071,054
717
718 TOTALS $ 1,039,854 $ 1,071,054
719
720 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐
721 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
722 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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724
725 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
726
727 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2010‐2011
728
729 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
730
731 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Five Hundred Seventy Two Thousand
732 Three Hundred Ninety dollars ($9,572,390) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
733 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
734 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
735
736 CASH RECEIPTS
737 2009/10 2010/11
738 REVISED BUDGET
739 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 7,789,990 $ 8,079,990
740 RECEIPT FROM ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND ‐ 1,250,000
741 INTEREST EARNINGS 290,000 242,400
742
743 TOTALS $ 8,079,990 $ 9,572,390
744
745 BUDGET SUMMARY
746 2009/10 2010/11
747 REVISED BUDGET
748 TRANSFER TO IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION $ ‐ $ ‐
749 TRANSFER TO INSURANCE STABILIZATION ‐ ‐
750 FOR CAPITAL ITEMS ‐ ‐
751 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 8,079,990 9,572,390
752
753 TOTALS $ 8,079,990 $ 9,572,390
754
755 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐
756 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
757 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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759
760 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
761
762 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2010‐2011
763
764 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
765
766 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Two Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty
767 Three dollars ($9,294,563) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
768 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
769 beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
770
771 CASH RECEIPTS
772 2009/10 2010/11
773 REVISED BUDGET
774 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 8,763,863 $ 9,023,863
775 RECEIPT FROM ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND ‐ ‐
776 INTEREST EARNINGS 260,000 270,700
777
778 TOTALS $ 9,023,863 $ 9,294,563
779
780 BUDGET SUMMARY
781 2009/10 2010/11
782 REVISED BUDGET
783 TRANSFER TO IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION $ ‐ $ ‐
784 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,023,863 9,294,563
785
786 TOTALS $ 9,023,863 $ 9,294,563
787
788 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐
789 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
790 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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792
793 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
794
795 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2010‐2011
796
797 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
798
799 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Eight Thousand Five Hundred Three dollars
800 ($408,503) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
801 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
802 beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
803
804 CASH RECEIPTS
805 2009/10 2010/11
806 REVISED BUDGET
807 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 385,103 $ 396,603
808 RECEIPT FROM ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND ‐ ‐
809 RECEIPT FROM ELECTRIC DEPRECIATION RESERVE FUND ‐ ‐
810 INTEREST EARNINGS 11,500 11,900
811
812 TOTALS $ 396,603 $ 408,503
813
814 BUDGET SUMMARY
815 2009/10 2010/11
816 REVISED BUDGET
817 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC REVENUE CONTINGENCY $ ‐ $ ‐
818 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 396,603 408,503
819
820 TOTALS $ 396,603 $ 408,503
821
822 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐
823 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
824 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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826
827 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
828
829 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2010‐2011
830
831 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
832
833 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million One Hundred Seventy One Thousand Twenty Seven
834 dollars ($6,171,027) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
835 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
836 beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
837
838 CASH RECEIPTS
839 2009/10 2010/11
840 REVISED BUDGET
841 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 4,652,527 $ 4,729,127
842 RECEIPT FROM ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND ‐ 1,300,000
843 RECEIPT FROM ELECTRIC CONTINGENCY ‐ ‐
844 INTEREST EARNINGS 76,600 141,900
845
846 TOTALS $ 4,729,127 $ 6,171,027
847
848 BUDGET SUMMARY
849 2009/10 2010/11
850 REVISED BUDGET
851 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ ‐ $ ‐
852
853 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,729,127 6,171,027
854
855 TOTALS $ 4,729,127 $ 6,171,027
856
857 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐
858 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
859 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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860 2010‐2011 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
861
862 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
863
864 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
865
866 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
867
868 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen dollars
869 ($2,052,917) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
870 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
871 beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
872
873 OPERATING REVENUES
874 2009/10 2010/11
875 REVISED BUDGET
876 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 1,278,611 $ 1,342,387
877 INTEREST INCOME 40,000 40,000
878 PREMIUM FROM CITY 634,149 670,530
879 INSURANCE REFUND 3,392 ‐
880 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL ‐ ‐
881 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER ‐ ‐
882 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC ‐ ‐
883
884 TOTALS $ 1,956,152 $ 2,052,917
885
886 OPERATING EXPENSES
887 2009/10 2010/11
888 REVISED BUDGET
889 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES ‐ CLAIMS $ 450,000 $ 450,000
890 INSURANCE 93,400 93,400
891 BANK FEES ‐ ‐
892 STATE OF DEL ‐ SELF INSURANCE TAX 35,365 37,000
893 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 35,000 32,000
894 TRANSFER TO PENSION FUND ‐ ‐
895 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND FOR RETIREES ‐ ‐
896
897 TOTAL EXPENSES 613,765 612,400
898
899 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,342,387 1,440,517
900
901 TOTALS $ 1,956,152 $ 2,052,917
902
903 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐
904 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
905 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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906 2010‐2011 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
907
908 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
909
910 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
911
912 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
913
914 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Three Hundred Two Thousand Eight Hundred
915 dollars ($1,302,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
916 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
917 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
918
919 OPERATING REVENUES
920 2009/10 2010/11
921 REVISED BUDGET
922 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 270,803 $ 100,913
923 GRANTS REVENUE 1,000,000 1,000,000
924 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL ‐ 300,000
925 INTEREST INCOME 2,800 2,800
926
927 TOTALS $ 1,273,603 $ 1,403,713
928
929 OPERATING EXPENSES
930 2009/10 2010/11
931 REVISED BUDGET
932 PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 1,172,690 $ 1,300,000
933 OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT ‐ ‐
934
935 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100,913 103,713
936
937 TOTALS $ 1,273,603 $ 1,403,713
938
939 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐
940 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
941 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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942 2010‐2011 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
943
944 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
945
946 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
947
948 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
949
950 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Forty Five dollars
951 ($185,045) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
952 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
953 year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
954
955 OPERATING REVENUES
956 2009/10 2010/11
957 REVISED BUDGET
958 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 218,245 $ 178,245
959 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION ‐ ‐
960 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PARKLAND ‐ ‐
961 TRANSFER FROM LIBRARY RESERVE ‐ ‐
962 TRANSFER FROM CTF ‐ ‐
963 INTEREST INCOME ‐ 6,800
964
965 TOTALS $ 218,245 $ 185,045
966
967 OPERATING EXPENSES
968 2009/10 2010/11
969 REVISED BUDGET
970 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 40,000 $ ‐
971
972 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 178,245 185,045
973
974 TOTALS $ 218,245 $ 185,045
975
976 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐
977 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
978 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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979 2010‐2011 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
980
981 LIBRARY RESERVE
982
983 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
984
985 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
986
987 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Five Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Five
988 dollars ($3,587,205) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
989 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
990 beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
991
992 OPERATING REVENUES
993 2009/10 2010/11
994 REVISED BUDGET
995 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 3,554,078 $ 3,477,305
996 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION ‐ ‐
997 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL CONTINGENCY ‐ ‐
998 INTEREST INCOME 101,133 109,900
999
1000 TOTALS $ 3,655,211 $ 3,587,205
1001
1002 OPERATING EXPENSES
1003 2009/10 2010/11
1004 REVISED BUDGET
1005 TRANSFER TO PARKLAND RESERVE $ ‐ $ ‐
1006 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 177,906 2,343,519
1007 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND ‐ ‐
1008
1009 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,477,305 1,243,686
1010
1011 TOTALS $ 3,655,211 $ 3,587,205
1012
1013 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐
1014 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
1015 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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1016 2010‐2011 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
1017
1018 LIBRARY GRANTS
1019
1020 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2010‐2011
1021
1022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1023
1024 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Seven
1025 dollars ($278,887) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
1026 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
1027 beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011:
1028
1029 OPERATING REVENUES
1030 2009/10 2010/11
1031 REVISED BUDGET
1032 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 16,336 $ 16,336
1033 STATE GRANT 247,801 259,801
1034 FEDERAL GRANT ‐ 2,750
1035 INTEREST INCOME ‐ ‐
1036
1037 TOTALS $ 264,137 $ 278,887
1038
1039 OPERATING EXPENSES
1040 2009/10 2010/11
1041 REVISED BUDGET
1042 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ ‐
1043 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 41,935 41,935
1044 BOOKS 107,216 119,216
1045 COMPUTER SOFTWARE ‐ ‐
1046 COMPUTER HARDWARE ‐ ‐
1047 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 55,000 55,000
1048 ADVERTISEMENT ‐
1049 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 5,000 5,000
1050 CONSULTING FEES ‐
1051 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18,650 18,650
1052 OFF EQUIP/REPAIRS & MAINT ‐ ‐
1053 OTHER EQUIP ‐ PURCHASE ‐ ‐
1054 COMPUTER SOFTWARE ‐ ‐
1055 COMPUTER HARDWARE 20,000 20,000
1056 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 247,801 259,801
1057
1058 FEDERAL GRANTS
1059 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES ‐ 2,750
1060 BOOKS ‐ ‐
1061 TELEPHONE/FAX ‐ ‐
1062 ADVERTISEMENT ‐ ‐
1063 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV ‐ ‐
1064 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS ‐ 2,750
1065
1066 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 16,336 16,336
1067
1068 TOTALS $ 264,137 $ 278,887
1069
1070 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter‐
1071 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
1072 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
1073 Adopted: July 12, 2010
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EXHIBIT #9
Regular Council Meeting of 07/12/2010
CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: APRIL 1, 2010
APPLICATION: REQUEST FOR STREET & ALLEY ABANDONMENT:
PORTIONS OF NORTH BRADFORD STREET, FULTON
STREET, CECIL STREET AND ALLEYS
FILE #: MI-10-06
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Public Utilities Department
CONTACT PERSON: Steve Enss - Electric
Sharon Duca, P.E. - Water, Wastewater, Stormwater
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7070
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER
1. All public electric, water, wastewater and storm sewer infrastructure must be located within a public utility easement or
right-of-way. As such the “Recommendations Suggested as Conditions of Approval to Meet Code Objectives” should
be required in order to consider the abandonment of the streets and alleys requested by the applicant.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER
1. Permanent public utility easements must be provided to allow for the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement,
etc. of all electric, water, wastewater and storm sewer infrastructure. Based upon available records, infrastructure is
located within the proposed seven (7) areas as follows:
a. Area #1: electric, storm sewer
b. Area #2: electric
c. Area #3: electric, water, wastewater
d. Area #4: electric, water, wastewater (under no means shall the electric lines in the area be relocated
underground)
e. Area #5: electric, water, wastewater, storm sewer
f. Area #6: electric, water, wastewater
g. Area #7: electric, wastewater
2. All electric, water, wastewater and storm sewer infrastructure, within each area, shall be field located / verified and
surveyed prior to developing the necessary public utility easements.
3. No temporary or permanent structures, including signage or stormwater management areas, shall be placed within
the easement areas established.
4. Vehicular access shall be provided to allow for the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, etc. of all electric,
water, wastewater and storm sewer infrastructure.
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Request for Street and Alley Abandonment: Portions of North Bradford Street, Fulton Street, Cecil Street and Alleys
File #: MI-10-06
April 1, 2010
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5. In the event it is determined feasible that any of the utilities could be relocated, the applicant will be responsible for all
costs associated with doing so.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC
1. The Public Utilities Department has pole attachment leases with both phone and cable on some of the phone lines.
WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER
1. None.
GENERAL
1. It should be noted that other, non-City of Dover utilities may be located within the existing right-of-ways, such as gas
and communications, for which the applicant will be required to provide easements and meet other requirements as
well.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE
C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER D
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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APPLICATION: Request for Street and Alley Abandonment: Portions of North
Bradford Street, Cecil Street, and Alleys
FILE#: MI-10-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Julio F. Seneus PHONE#: 760-2145
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THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. The applicant will need to work and coordinate with DelDOT on a study of the streets and alleys
closings. The applicant will need to provide the necessary traffic counts to DelDOT in order to
create a Synchro Model of the streets and alleys closing for analysis and impact in the area. The
result of the improvements contained in the study will be implemented per DelDOT's discretion.
Please, contact Mr. Bruce Allen at (302) 760-2135 or via e-mail at Bruce.Allen@state.de.us to
coordinate the basis and criteria of the analysis.
2. No direct access will be granted to the individual parcels on S. Governors Avenue and S. State
Street, which will be affected by the streets and alleys closings.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.
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DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE NO D
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY T N I
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APPLICATION: Road Abandonment Request T T
FILE #: MI-10-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District I
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CONTACT PERSON: David C. Cahill PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN
CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY
AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS
WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the road abandonment of the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
The Following comments are advisory and apply to the development of a detailed site plan for this project.
• A detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be approved by our office prior to any land
disturbing activity (i.e. clearing, grading, filling, etc.) over 5000 square feet.
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY F A
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APPLICATION: Wesley College Street abandonment
FILE #:MI-10-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: David Truax, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-7011
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY,
AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF
EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY
THE APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Once streets are closed, need better design information as to size of drive ails that will replace streets. And what
means will be used to keep traffic off the closed streets.
Show location of FDC’s for each building effected.
Project to be completed per approved Site Plan.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
After any application has been approved by the Planning Commission, the applicant has a
maximum of thirty (30) days to appeal to the Code Board of Appeals Committee.
All comments from this office, approved by the Planning Commission are at the expense of the
owner/applicant.
The proposed building will be reviewed under Occupancy.
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The City of Dover uses the 2003 NFPA Life Safety Code, 2003 IBC, latest editions of all other
NFPA Codes and the 2006 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.
The Dover Fire Department request that a 8 ½ X 11 copy of the floor plan and site plan be
submitted to Station 1, attention Fire Chief, prior to the Certificate of Occupancy being issued.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.