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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
APRIL 8, 2019 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
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* 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
A. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 25, 2019
B. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26, 2019
2. PROCLAMATION - ARBOR DAY
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR
EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS - HEART 2 HEART HUGS WARM CLOTHING DRIVE
B. CERTIFICATES OF CONGRATULATIONS
(1) CAPITAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - 100TH ANNIVERSARY
(2) DOVER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM - HENLOPEN NORTH
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS AND 2018-2019 DELAWARE INTERSCHOLASTIC
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (DIAA) BOYS BASKETBALL STATE FINALIST
4. MAYOR'S SELECTION FOR THE JEFFERSON AWARDS LEAD360 CHALLENGE
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5. PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-08 - REZONING
REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 878 SOUTH STATE STREET
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE COUNCIL
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 2019. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFDOVER.COM UNDER
"GOVERNMENT."
A. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 878 SOUTH STATE STREET, CONSISTING OF 9,600 S.F. +/-,
OWNED BY ANDRE M. AND JANE J. BEAUREGARD. THE PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY ZONED
R-8 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) AND THE PROPOSED ZONING IS C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL)
(TAX PARCEL: ED-05-077.17-03-51.00-000, SECOND COUNCIL DISTRICT; PLANNING REFERENCE: Z-19-04)
* 6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - MARCH 26, 2019
A. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
(1) LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(2) UPDATE - SMALL CELL WIRELESS ORDINANCE
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(3) PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-09 - 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCE - SECOND
AMENDMENT
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL OF THE SECOND BUDGET
AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #2019-09) (SEE ITEM #9)
(4) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK (PERSONNEL POLICY) -
ARTICLE VII - ETHICAL CONDUCT, SECTION 6 - DISCRIMINATION AND
HARASSMENT
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS)
* 7. MONTHLY REPORTS - FEBRUARY 2019
A. CITY ASSESSOR’S REPORT
B. CITY COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND REPORT
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
D. CITY PLANNER’S REPORT
E. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
F. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
8. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2019-05 APPOINTING THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
9. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-09
THE FIRST READING IS OFFERED ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. FINAL ACTION BY COUNCIL
WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE SECOND READING ON APRIL 22, 2019. THE ORDINANCE IS
AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT
WWW.CITYOFDOVER.COM UNDER "GOVERNMENT," OR BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE AT 736-7008 OR CITYCLERK@DOVER.DE.US.
A. 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCE - SECOND AMENDMENT
(LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE)
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10. CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on March 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Slavin presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole,
Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell.
Staff members present were Police Chief Mailey, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Fire
Chief Rhodes, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 6:30 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Slavin declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. He noted that the Open Forum
was scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to accommodate what was anticipated to be a number of
speakers. Council President Slavin noted that this was a peaceful assembly in the community, and
that everyone would be afforded the opportunity to speak. He hoped that all would be afforded the
dignity and respect of allowing people to speak without any negative or positive reactions.
Ms. Lachelle Paul, 55 Glenn Street, Dover, expressed concerns about the lack of surveillance at
Silver Lake Park and provided a brief outline of incidences at the park (as on file in the Office of the
City Clerk), noting that the incident of October 17th should have been 2010 instead of 2012.
Mr. Enrico Stratton-Bey, 66 Barrett Court, Felton, Delaware, advised that he was one of the
co-founders of 10,000 Fearless, which teaches people in the community conflict resolution, and
offered themselves as a solution to part of the problem.
Mr. John Offredo and Ms. Jen Rini, 44 Washington Street, Dover, submitted a petition opposing the
closing of Silver Lake and calling for increased safety precautions (as on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Mr. Michael Lewis, 646 Vista Avenue, advised that he was a new member of the Silver Lake
Commission and that he was concerned about the headline in the paper. He noted that he was eager
to listen and would bring the issue up at the next Commission meeting.
Ms. Sandra Caldwell, 404 George Washington Drive, Dover, stated that she felt that the lake should
be closed until there are cameras and some type of motion lights surrounding the whole lake so that
law enforcement will know exactly what is going on at the park.
Council President Slavin noted the receipt of correspondence regarding Silver Lake from
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Ms. Marie Kozel, Ms. Laura Parks, Mr. Dan Shortridge,
Mr. David Moses, Mr. Michael Townsend, Mr. Donald Glandon, Ms. Dawn Webb-Buie, Ms. Cheryl
Couvillion, and Ms. Lachelle Paul (as on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Ralph Taylor, 1017 Westview Terrace, stated that he recently announced that he was running
for City Council and he has heard repeatedly that the number one issue concerning Dover is that
people do not feel safe. He stated that he believes Dover needs more police substations and officers
out of their cars.
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Mrs. Jean Taylor, 1017 Westview Terrace, Dover, stated that, as a mother and a grandmother, they
personally go to Silver Lake on a fairly regular basis and, as a biracial family, she has never felt
unsafe visiting Silver Lake. She noted that they do not go in the park when it is closed.
Mr. Charles Salkin, 15 Maple Lane, advised that he has lived in Dover for 40 years and his career
was park administration with the last 20 years being the director of state parks for Delaware. He
stated that the best way to have safe parks is that they be well maintained and that they be actively
used and programmed. Mr. Salkin advised that he has never felt unsafe in the park.
Mr. Bobby Wilson, 1561 Nathaniel Mitchell Road, Dover, asked if any cameras had been installed
at Silver Lake since the town hall meeting six months ago. He also suggested a city swimming pool
or skate park for the kids.
Police Chief Marvin Mailey stated that he has been advised that three cameras will be installed at
Silver Lake within the next two months. One will be placed at the entrance and two will be placed
within the park.
Ms. Benita Rufus-Gassi stated that Johnny Clark was her godson and he was found dead at Silver
Lake and it was considered a suicide. She advised that he was not suicidal.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Council President Slavin requested the addition of a statement by Mayor Christiansen.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, as amended. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
STATEMENT BY MAYOR ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
Mayor Christiansen read the following statement:
Mr. President, Honorable Members of Council, Citizens of Dover.
Tonight as we gather here as a community of citizens in the finest traditions of our
democracy my heart is heavy because of the loss of a young life .... a young man who
left us much too soon and who leaves behind family and friends to have no real
closure, no last good bye, no final embrace. So many unanswered questions and so
many questions with answers, which only deepen our sadness.
Yet, our community has been unduly stressed by accusations of malice and misdeeds
by hysterical innuendos and a hunch. People playing on the fears of the uninformed
and those who continually are looking for a conspiracy, and to those who would build
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an atmosphere of hate, mistrust and division on the heartbreak and sadness of a
grieving mother. I say no not in our town.
The Dover Police Department has worked diligently on this case as they do on all
cases. The Dover Police Department has an above average rate of closing cases far
surpassing national statistics. Every case that is handled by the department is looked
at, and picked apart considering all possibilities and scenarios and investigated
thoroughly. The dedication of the men and women of the Dover Police Department
to solve each crime is the reason for the outstanding clearance rates. To insinuate
otherwise is simply ridiculous.
Today I ask each of you to join me in the belief that this community is a diverse city
who embraces one another as brothers and sisters. As people of goodwill who look
for the best in all of us and who condemn evil, hate, racism and prejudice - no matter
where it comes from, or who claims it to be the truth.
Finally as Mayor of the City of Dover each night this prayer is on my heart for police
officers, firefighters, EMS personnel please keep them safe from harm as they
perform their difficult task. In addition, as a father I pray for my family and the
families of our City, every man, woman and child for they area my family too. Their
safety and well-being is my responsibility, a responsibility I do not take lightly.
Let us continue as a community and as a family light candles of hope, rather than
curse the darkness.
May God bless each of you and may God always bless the City of Dover.
Thank you.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF JANUARY 25, 2019
The Minutes of the Council Workshop of January 25, 2019 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 11, 2019 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2019
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of March 14, 2019 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
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CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS - MODERN MATURITY CENTER'S 50TH
ANNIVERSARY
The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Congratulations into the record:
CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS
presented to
Modern Maturity Center
for providing invaluable programs, services, and activities
for the active adult population of Dover
and the surrounding area for the past 50 years.
The City of Dover extends its sincere congratulations on this
special milestone and wishes you many more years of success.
March 25, 2019
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Certificate of
Congratulations to Ms. Carolyn Fredricks, President and CEO of the Modern Maturity Center.
Ms. Fredricks thanked Council for recognizing the Modern Maturity Center and encouraged anyone
50 years or older to join.
PRESENTATION - RECOGNITION OF SERVICE - NANCY J. SHEVOCK - ETHICS
COMMISSION (NOVEMBER 1998 - JANUARY 2019)
On behalf of members of Council, Mayor Christiansen presented Mrs. Nancy J. Shevock with a
Dover Cup in recognition of her service on the Ethics Commission from November 1998 to
January 2019.
Mrs. Shevock, noting that she started on the Commission in 1998, thanked all of the people that
helped the Ethics Commission throughout the years.
PRESENTATION - 2018 ANNUAL REPORT - DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. David Hugg, Director of the Department of Planning and Community Development, reviewed
the 2018 Annual Report.
Mr. Sudler asked if Mr. Hugg thought the rate of demolitions had gone up or down. Mr. Hugg stated
that the number of demolitions was probably up a little bit, noting that in the last couple of years they
have tried to really focus on those properties that needed to be demolished. He noted that a lot of
properties that were soon to be dangerous were removed as part of the blight removal activities on
Kirkwood and Queen Streets.
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Responding to Mr. Sudler about housing prices, Mr. Hugg stated that they were not seeing a variety
of housing types. He noted that in a well-balanced housing market you tend to get a range of
high-end, middle move-up, and starter or first time home buyer houses.
Mr. Sudler moved for acceptance of the 2018 Annual Report of the Department of Planning
and Community Development. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
carried.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT -
JANUARY 15, 2019
The Economic Development Committee met on January 15, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. with
Mayor Christiansen presiding. Members present were Mr. Hare, Mr. Cole,
Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Laird, and Mrs. Adams. Mr. Hammond was absent.
Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10 - Economic Development Plan
During their meeting of December 10, 2018, Council approved the Committee’s
recommendation to continue forward with the current verbiage with the caveat that
they have concerns, and that staff bring the draft language back to the Economic
Development Committee meeting on January 15, 2019.
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
revised goals for Chapter 10 - Economic Development Plan of the Draft 2019
Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Hugg noted that staff planned to have the Draft Plan ready
for internal review by early February, so they were seeking input and suggestions.
Ms. Laird noted that she was thrilled to see Ms. Tina Bradbury, Downtown Dover
Partnership (DDP) Operations and Programs Manager, and Mr. Hugg working
together to maintain an inventory of the buildings downtown, which includes the
status of each building and the businesses occupying them.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Hugg stated that staff needs to get the
Comprehensive Plan distributed for public review and to members of Council, so
they need comments, suggestions, and recommendations. He noted that he would
ultimately like to have the endorsement of the Economic Development Committee.
Mr. Hugg stated that the current Comprehensive Plan expires on February 19, 2019;
however, because of the holidays, they City requested an extension from the State,
which automatically provided an additional six (6) months. He advised that his target
was to have the Comprehensive Plan to Council for consideration by no later than the
middle of April.
Mayor Christiansen noted that members still have time to review the Comprehensive
Plan, and advised that they should submit any changes or suggestions directly to
Mr. Hugg.
Responding to Mr. Hare regarding Recommendation #13, Mr. Hugg explained that
Dover is underserved but has a number of opportunities, particularly in the organic,
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healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables area. He noted that the City was not as bad off
as they were a couple of years ago, since Produce Junction and similar businesses had
opened; however, he stated that there are still neighborhoods without access to fresh
foods or particularly healthy foods. Mr. Hugg advised that the DDP has been
working on an opportunity to re-develop a portion of the western side of the
downtown using some Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding. He noted
that there are opportunities in hydroponics and aquaponics, and certain specialty
vegetables are being grown in very urban settings that the City does not have
available. Mr. Hugg noted some members of the DDP have been aggressively trying
to get gourmet and specialty food businesses to come to Dover, as well. Responding
Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Hugg indicated that Recommendation #13 was pursuant to
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Delaware guidelines
for the Community Garden Project. Mr. Hugg also noted that one (1) of the
components of the Farmer’s Market downtown was the access to fresh fruits and
vegetables.
Ms. Laird stated that she thought that the Farmer’s Market was an excellent
opportunity for those with moderate means to access local produce. She noted that
it was still only one (1) day a week and that developing other corner grocery stores
to provide local produce and good quality food would be an advantage in the City.
Mrs. Mitchell asked if the stores would conflict with what happens at Spence’s
Bazaar and what the differences would be. Responding, Mr. Hugg stated that this
aspect of Spence’s Bazaar’s business had dropped substantially over the years. He
noted that he had met with Mayor Christiansen and Mr. Esh, a vendor at Spence’s
Bazaar, almost a year ago to talk about the decline of fresh fruits and vegetables as
part of the bazaar. Mr. Hugg stated that he thought Spence’s Bazaar was one (1)
potential opportunity, noting that Blank’s Kitchen at Spence’s Bazaar was
undergoing a major renovation and expansion, and it was his understanding that they
were going to promote healthier options by offering freshly processed types of food.
Mr. Hugg noted that there was concern that when the City took enforcement action
against the Fulton Street Market, the neighborhood lost potential access to fresh
goods and produce, but expressed hope that the new owner would see the value in
offering those items. Mr. Hugg noted that it was one (1) of the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan to make healthy food choices part of the City’s quality of life.
Mrs. Mitchell asked if the plan was to promote the concept of having fresh fruit and
vegetables to current restaurants and food merchants in Dover. Responding,
Mr. Hugg stated that there was a number of the downtown merchants that are farm
to table sensitive or fresh commodity sensitive. He indicated that many merchants
are aware that there is a market among their customers for healthy food.
Mayor Christiansen stated that the Committee would not take any action, but that
consideration of this item would be placed on the agenda for the Economic
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Development Committee meeting scheduled for February 12, 2019 for further
review, comments, and endorsement.
Dover in 2018 - An Economic Development Perspective
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised
members that the City of Dover was doing well. Mr. Hugg reviewed a map titled
“2018 Permits Issued”, noting that the yellow dots showed each building permit that
the Department of Planning and Inspections issued in 2018, excluding fences, fire,
and mechanical permits. He also reviewed a document titled “A 2018 Retrospective
- Major Construction Activity in Dover as Demonstrated by Certificates of
Occupancy Calendar Year 2018”, and provided members with a list of the certificates
of occupancy approved in 2018 with photos of each building. Mr. Hugg noted that
last year the Department of Planning and Inspections issued 238 certificates of
occupancy, 60 for commercial projects, 29 apartment buildings totaling 378
residential units, and 144 residential permits, which totaled 178 dwellings due to
duplexes.
Mr. Hugg stated that people are moving to Dover and making investments. He also
noted that existing retailers are making renovations, including Target and Victoria’s
Secret. Mr. Hugg indicated that members could expect to see two (2) or three (3)
new businesses downtown in 2019.
Mr. Hugg noted that, based on permits, the value of new construction was
approximately $170M in 2018. Responding to Mrs. Mitchell, he stated that he did
not know whether this figure would match the amount assessed by the City’s Tax
Assessor. He stated that most of the properties are taxable, and explained that they
took the total value of building permits issued last year and calculated $169.9M.
Mr. Hugg noted that the total was actually a little higher than that because it did not
include a few properties.
Mr. Greg Akers, Chief Building Inspector, noted that the Wawa located on Route 8
was reconstructed twice and remodeled twice during his 15 years of employment
with the City. He stated that the McDonald’s just underwent a major renovation,
which totaled approximately $3.5M; however, no certificates of occupancy were
issued because they were occupied throughout the renovations.
Mr. Akers noted the first permits for Dover Town Center were issued approximately
six (6) years ago and now it was completely full and included Jeweler’s Loupe, Five
Below, Lane Bryant and 15 other businesses.
Responding to Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg stated there was a way to quantify how much
work was going on in Dover by examining building permits. He noted that he has
requested his front office staff to identify all of the building permits that are
renovations and do not require a certificate of occupancy.
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Responding to Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg stated that the City’s Tax Assessor takes the
values of the permits to do the assessments and that there could be another $100M -
$200M worth of renovations that did not require a certificate of occupancy. He noted
that was a number that they also want to determine so they can provide Council and
the public with an accurate picture of what’s happening in Dover.
Mayor Christiansen thanked Mr. Hugg for his report and stated that the next
Economic Development Committee Meeting was scheduled for February 12, 2019
at 4:30 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Economic Development Committee
Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT -
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
The Economic Development Committee met on February 12, 2019 at 4:34 p.m. with
Mayor Christiansen presiding. Members present were Mr. Cole, Mrs. Mitchell,
Mr. Hugg, Ms. Laird, Mrs. Adams and Mr. Hammond (arrived at 4:55 p.m.). Mr. Hare
was absent.
Councilman Anderson was also present (arrived at 4:57 p.m.).
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mayor Christiansen requested a change to the title of agenda Item #1 to Presentation -
Food Innovation Project in Kent County.
Mr. Hugg moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Cole and
unanimously carried.
Presentation - Food Innovation Project in Kent County (Tom Pribanic)
Mayor Christiansen introduced Mr. Tom Pribanic as a pioneer of ILC space program
and a longtime member of the Kent Economic Partnership (KEP).
Mr. Pribanic provided members with a “Master List of Inventory Asset FID,” and
“Food Innovation District, Kent County, Delaware, Feasibility Study,”.
Mr. Pribanic stated that there was a Food Innovation District (FID) Initiative created
by KEP, and the partnership included Delaware State University (DSU). He noted
that Mr. Jim Waddington, KEP Director, and Dr. Michael Casson, DSU, came up
with a game plan for the Food Innovation District. Mr. Pribanic stated that he hoped
the City would take part in the initiative, take it over, or contact DSU to find a
partnership to carry it forward.
Mr. Pribanic stated that the Secretary of Agriculture needed help with bulk
processing and the City could get involved with that, regarding City’s gardens. He
noted that there is a big problem with agriculture, including finding mechanics to
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work on farm equipment, including GPS systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and diesel
engines.
Mr. Pribanic informed members that the FID initiative was in Kent County’s
Comprehensive Plan; however, KEP had chosen not to work with it due to the
enormity of the program. He noted that it was not going to happen overnight and
would require a lot of time and people.
Mr. Hugg stated that during the course of the feasibility study, one (1) of the
objectives was to identify locations in Kent County that were both public and private
for commercial-scale kitchens, particularly those that were already in existence, or
could be expanded. He noted that there is a model of a facility run by Rutgers
University in Salem County, New Jersey, that provides a number of opportunities.
Mr. Hugg stated that there were two (2) or three (3) kitchens of different sizes, and
incubator businesses could use the kitchen on a contractual basis to work on their
food-related product and they could work with the Food Innovation Facility for
assistance with marketing and labeling. He noted that the intriguing part of the study
was that there are potentially four (4) or five (5) commercial kitchens in the City of
Dover that are in various degrees of use, the biggest one being DSU’s commercial
kitchen which is not used very extensively.
Mr. Hugg stated that the impetus behind the initial effort was to recognize the
importance of agriculture and help develop agriculture away from just field crops to
more specialty food products. He noted that he was unsure why KEP decided not to
continue to pursue this notion. Mr. Pribanic stated that the big picture is the FID and
taking elements out of that, like gardens, for the startup of the incubator. He
explained that he has looked at the whole project from seed to feed, and everything
in between and could provide members with additional information or direct them
to people who would be interested in working with the City. Mr. Pribanic stated that
he would also call Dr. Casson to see if DSU was still interested in this initiative.
Mr. Hugg stated that he thought the real question was whether this is an appropriate
and legitimate function in which the City should be involved. He noted that the
City’s Comprehensive Plan clearly mentions a policy that deals with the notion of
adequate food and access to food, particularly in some of the low- and
moderate-income neighborhoods where getting fresh produce and products is
extremely difficult. Mr. Hugg stated that the City promotes other kinds of economic
activity, so he thought it would be appropriate for the City to work with DSU or
whomever to promote the development and establishment of a food hub with
facilities and marketing. He stated that he thought Mr. Pribanic’s offer to meet with
Dr. Casson would be the next step in the process because, without DSU in an active
role, he does not think it would be appropriate. Mr. Hugg advised that he would not
recommend that the City try and do something of this nature alone. Mr. Pribanic
stated that DSU has done a lot of work so far and the City could use the existing
information as a template for its own design.
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Mayor Christiansen stated that he thinks the City’s ability to develop partnerships
with other entities has made it successful. He indicated that he thought this initiative
would provide a training ground for young chefs and entrepreneurs who may want
to open businesses in Dover. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Pribanic stated
that he would contact Dr. Casson and ask him to contact Mayor Christiansen or
Mr. Hugg. Mr. Pribanic noted that Ms. Sarah Keifer, Director of Planning Services
for Kent County, put the initiative in the Kent County Comprehensive Plan because
she wants to see it happen and that she would be another person to contact.
Mr. Hugg noted that there was a piece of property owned by the Downtown Dover
Partnership (DDP) on the west side of the railroad tracks, just off Forest Avenue, that
was studied by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a potential
aquaponics, hydroponics, or urban agriculture complex that ties into this notion of
creating a food network. He stated that the project was in limbo, the DDP had
submitted information to the EPA for it, and it has been listed as a potential
opportunity zone investment project. Ms. Laird stated that it has been
Ms. Tina Bradbury’s, DDP Operations and Program Manager, project, and she
believed that Ms. Bradbury had been working with Dr. Casson and DSU.
Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10 - Economic Development Plan
During the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2019, the
Committee did not take any action in regard to the Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan,
Chapter 10 - Economic Development Plan but scheduled it for consideration during
their meeting scheduled for February 12, 2019 for further review, comments, and
endorsement.
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed a
revised version of the Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10 - Economic
Development Plan, dated January 9, 2019. He stated that he had not received any
comments from members since their January meeting, and staff was preparing to
release the document for public review.
Responding to Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg stated that he had received her changes. He
noted that the comments he received early on, including Mrs. Mitchell’s, were
incorporated in the revised draft.
Mr. Tom Pribanic recommended the addition of a strengths, weakness, opportunities,
and threat (SWOT) analysis. He noted that they did a SWOT analysis at the Kent
Economic Partnership (KEP) and were able to use it to prioritize their strategic
planning. He also recommended that the City interview leaders of companies that
decide to leave the Dover area. Mr. Pribanic stated that the City may be able to gain
valuable information regarding how to retain the next tenant. He recommended
identifying the type of industry and the type of incentives the City would offer.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Hugg stated that he was sure there was a way
to include Mr. Pribanic’s recommendations. He explained that the intent was to have
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open-ended goals and objections, but he would certainly reference these
recommendations.
Mr. Hammond stated he would like community economic development included in
the plan. He noted that when you look at what’s transpiring in the City, issues like
community development are really driven by the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program and the City’s allocation is very minuscule. Mr. Hammond
stated that there really has been no focus on community economic development,
noting that it had primarily been facilitated by community development corporations.
He indicated that this was a way for community residents to get involved in economic
development activities. Mr. Hammond stated that he could provide additional
information regarding this topic. He noted that this would be helpful since he
thought there were issues in the community that are not addressed by a major
comprehensive economic plan. Mayor Christiansen asked Mr. Hugg to work on the
verbiage to including Mr. Hammond’s recommendation in the final draft.
Councilman Anderson stated that he thought that the work done on the
Comprehensive Plan was tremendous and it was a very well thought out document.
He asked that Goal 2 more explicitly indicate workforce development targeted
toward the citizens of that particular area to make sure there is more economic
opportunity. Mr. Anderson noted that Goal 1 included implicit language regarding
workforce development under Recommendation 1.3; however, he did not think that
was the only place where workforce development takes place. He stated that it is a
larger partnership that occurs with the Department of Employment and Training.
Mr. Anderson advised that there are many grants and, if the Committee is interested,
he would forward the information. He stated that one of the most important parts of
attracting businesses is that they believe they have a workforce with the skills for
which they are searching. Mr. Anderson stated that when it comes to Goal 4, being
a little more explicit about reclaiming abandoned properties, vacant and brown fields
would probably be something that would be very positive.
Mr. Hugg advised members that, hopefully within the next month or so, the entire
plan would be presented to the Planning Commission, the public, and finally to City
Council. He explained that the Comprehensive Plan has 12 Chapters and eight (8)
of them have specific goals and objectives, so the goals in Chapter 10 might make
more sense when members read them in the context of the entire Plan. In regard to
Councilman Anderson’s suggestions, Mr. Hugg stated that workforce development
was covered in another area of the Plan; however, he thought some of the wording
was previously struck, so he would review that section again as well. Mayor
Christiansen stated that he thought that work ethic would be a great part of the
workforce development.
The Committee recommended approval of the Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan,
Chapter 10 - Economic Development Plan to include comments made by the
Committee members, Councilman Anderson, and Mr. Pribanic.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Hugg extended sincere appreciation to Mrs. Adams for the recent purchase of a
building downtown that he thinks will be a magnificent improvement to the
community. He noted that Mrs. Adam’s firm, Mountain Engineering, bought four
(4) properties that were previously various Simons’ stores downtown and her plan
was to build offices and apartments, and potentially retail. Mr. Hugg stated that he
thought it would be an awesome addition to downtown.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Economic Development Committee
Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - MARCH 12, 2019
The Council Committee of the Whole met on March 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. with
Council President Slavin presiding. Members of Council present were
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell
(arrived at 6:05 p.m.). Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members
present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Caldwell and Dr. Warfield (Parks,
Recreation, and Community Enhancement), and Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Haass (Utility).
Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration) was absent.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with
Chairman Sudler presiding.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Semi-Annual Report
Mrs. Tracey Harvey, Planner/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Administrator, reviewed the CDBG Semi-Annual Report, September 2018 -
February 2019.
Staff recommended acceptance of the report.
Mr. Neil noted that he was familiar with the Habitat for Humanities’ program,
however, he asked how the other programs vet the individuals who will be receiving
services. Responding, Mrs. Harvey explained that the National Council on
Agricultural Life and Labor Research Fund, Inc. (NCALL) ensures that individuals
are eligible for the Homeownership Assistance Program and then refers them to the
City. She noted that lending institutions also make referrals. Mrs. Harvey stated that
the other sub-grantees each have their own methods of outreach for obtaining clients.
She indicated that individuals typically contact her regarding the Homeownership
Assistance Program and she advises them to contact NCALL in order to complete
homeownership counseling. She also recommends that individuals contact the
sub-grantees to find out what is available that will meet their needs. Mrs. Harvey
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noted that NCALL has Restoring Central Dover which is also building affordable
houses.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Harvey explained that the Emergency Home
Repairs Program is run by the Milford Housing Development Corporation (MHDC)
and individuals are required to submit their income so MHDC can determine their
eligibility. She stated that MHDC did apply for funding for FY 19, noting that
Habitat for Humanity and Connections Community Support Program did not submit
applications for the FY 19 program year because they still have FY 18 funding that
needs to be spent.
Mr. Polce noted that the CDBG grant is federally funded and asked if there are
criteria in the assessment phase that are required by the federal government or if they
allow flexibility to be given to the local jurisdiction. Responding, Mrs. Harvey stated
that there is no flexibility with the federal government; however, she noted that they
do allow the City to manage the programs in regard to how the sub-grantees are
chosen. She advised that the City selects sub-grantees for the new Consolidated Plan
every five (5) years, explaining that the sub-grantees are interviewed by the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee and approved by City Council.
Mr. Polce stated that he works with federal grants every day and typically has to
demonstrate efficacy through an assessment tool, like a logic model or key
performance indicator rubric, in order to receive the funding. He indicated that it
would be interesting to see what the $40,000 appropriated to Program Administration
is actually going to and whether it could be utilized in a more effective way.
Mr. Polce stated that he knew that would be a burden to Mrs. Harvey, as the
administrator; however, he indicated that he thought that if Council had the
flexibility, they should incorporate greater evaluation methods for the next five-year
Consolidated Plan.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the report, as recommended by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Review
Mrs. Tracey Harvey, Planner/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Administrator, reviewed her memo to the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee, dated March 12, 2019, regarding CDBG Grant
Recommendations for FY 2019.
Staff recommended approval of the recommended funding amounts.
In response to Mayor Christiansen, Mrs. Harvey advised that Dover Interfaith
Mission for Housing and Central Delaware Housing Collaborative was part of
Interfaith Mission for Housing, was incorporated, and had a 501c3.
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Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Harvey stated that the property to be rehabilitated by
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing and Central Delaware Housing Collaborative
was located at 801 West Division Street, noting that it was the former Aid in Dover
building. She stated that she thought they were about to go under contract.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and
Community Development, advised that the conditional use for the property located
at 801 West Division Street had expired. He indicated that Dover Interfaith Mission
for Housing and Central Delaware Housing Collaborative was aware that they would
have to begin the process of applying for conditional approval to use the property as
they have designated. Mayor Christiansen asked how they could apply for the CDBG
grant if this contingency had not yet been met. In response, Mr. Hugg stated that
since it is a forward-looking grant and Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing and
Central Delaware Housing Collaborative is in the process of obtaining the property,
staff felt that it was appropriate for them to proceed with the grant application, noting
that hopefully they would get through their rezoning and related approvals relatively
quickly but certainly within the grant period.
Mayor Christiansen asked whether these funds would be available to another entity
that might apply, if the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing and Central Delaware
Housing Collaborative project doesn’t come to fruition. Responding, Mrs. Harvey
explained that, in the event that it is not approved, the remainder of the funds will be
allocated to the Homeownership Assistance Program because that is the most popular
program.
The Committee recommended approval of the recommended funding amounts, as
recommended by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
Evaluation of Proposals - Electric Engineering Services
Mr. Jim Robinson, Electric Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding
the evaluation of proposals for electric engineering services. He stated that this is a
valuable resource for the Electric Department, noting that it will be particularly
valuable with regard to the City-wide substation assessment program. Mr. Robinson
advised that the City has strong engineers on staff; however, it is nice to be able to
utilize this valuable engineering services resource for certain areas of expertise. He
stated that this is a three-year contract, with the option for two (2), one-year
extensions, provided that the performance is satisfactory. Mr. Robinson informed
members that this service is used very wisely and with great care, noting that the
average expenditure was approximately $20,000 in the past four (4) years.
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Mr. Robinson advised that Pike Engineering had the lowest overall total and, since
the City had worked with them for a long time, they would not need to be brought up
to speed in understanding the City’s system.
Staff recommended awarding the blanket Engineering Services – Electric contract to
Pike Engineering under the terms submitted by them in response to RFP
#19-0013EL.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare
presiding.
Proposed Amendments to By-Laws - Downtown Dover Partnership
The Committee deferred consideration of this item until the next Council Committee
of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, announced that they were still paving on Hope Street and New
Street and the Lakewood Place water main replacement project was still in active construction.
Mrs. Mitchell announced that Spring Clean Up would be from April 1st through April 12th and water
flushing would be March 24th through April 12th.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Slavin announced Councilman Cole’s birthday on March 27th.
Mr. Sudler announced that he would be hosting a suicide prevention awareness forum on
March 28, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mr. Hare announced that there would be a fundraiser for the Hope Medical Clinic on March 28, 2019
at the Modern Maturity Center. He noted that they provide medical, dental, and eye care for people
without insurance.
Mr. Lindell stated that he went running around Silver Lake and other parts of downtown Dover and
he saw families of all races and ages enjoying the park Sunday. He noted that he feels the park is
safe.
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Mr. Cole commended each member of the Parks and Recreation staff for providing low-cost, very
effective programs, for all of the citizens in and out of Dover.
Mr. Anderson stated that he was looking forward to the suicide prevention awareness forum. He
noted that he did not think they should close the park but felt that they needed more monitoring after
the park is closed. Mr. Anderson said that he and Mr. Sudler strongly support the City of Dover
Police Department and that they can be trusted.
Mr. Polce stated that he appreciated that Councilman Sudler was refocusing the March 28th meeting
and suggested that the National Alliance of Mental Illness of Delaware (NAMI) would be a very
helpful advocate for the suicide prevention agenda.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of March 25, 2019, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on March 26, 2019 at 5:11 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 5:28 p.m.), Mr. Sudler (arrived at
5:17 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell (arrived at 5:57 p.m.). Mayor
Christiansen was also present.
Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg (departed at 5:42 p.m.) and
Mrs. McDowell. Other staff members present were Police Chief Mailey (arrived at 5:22 p.m.).
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, as amended by reversing the order of
consideration of items A and B. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Neil moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(2) -
Preliminary discussions on site acquisitions for any publicly funded capital improvements, or
sales or leases of real property and pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 10004(b)(4) - Strategy sessions,
including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney-at-law, with respect to
collective bargaining or pending or potential litigation, but only when an open meeting would
have an adverse effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:11 p.m.
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential Land Acquisition
During the Special Council Meeting of March 14, 2019, members of Council considered a potential
land acquisition and authorized Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, and Mr. Dave Hugg, Director
of Planning and Community Development, to proceed with negotiations.
During the Executive Session, members of Council were briefed on the continued negotiations for
the land acquisition.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of expenditures totaling $14,000. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Polce and carried with Mr. Sudler and Mr. Lindell abstaining.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting of March 26, 2019 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT
Public Hearing before the Dover City Council
April 8, 2019
Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of March 18, 2019
with Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review
Owners: Andre M. and Jane J. Beauregard
Address: 878 South State Street, Dover
Location: West side of South State Street, north of Wyoming Avenue and
south of Gooden Avenue
Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.17-03-51.00-000
Size: 9,600 SF+/-
Present Use: Vacant building
Proposed Use: Commercial building
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Residential Medium Density
Present Zoning: R-8 (One Family Residence Zone)
Proposed Zoning: C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Zone)
Reason for Request: To allow change of use of the building for a seamstress &
alterations shop (service establishment)
File Number: Z-19-04
Ordinance Number: 2019-08
Planning Commission
Recommendation: The Application of Rezoning request was represented by a
representative of the property owner. Following a public hearing
on March 18, 2019 where no members of the public spoke
regarding the rezoning application, the Planning Commission
moved by vote of 6-0 to recommend in favor of the proposed
rezoning from R-8 to C-1. (Draft Meeting Minutes attached.)
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Z-19-04 Lands of Beauregard at 878 South State Street
Report to City Council: PC Recommendation of March 18, 2019
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Existing Property
The property is currently zoned R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). There is a one-story existing
building on the property that is residential in appearance. There is a driveway leading from South
State Street along the south property line to a paved parking lot area consisting of nine parking
spaces. There is also access to the parking lot area from the existing alley along the west property
line.
Surrounding Land Uses:
The property immediately north of the subject property is zoned R-8 (One Family Residence
Zone) and is an existing Day Care Center Facility. The property immediately to the south is
zoned RGO (General Residence and Office) and has an existing building originally constructed
as a two-story house but most recently utilized as office space. The property immediately west of
the subject property (across the alley) is zoned RGO and has an office building with rear parking
lot on the parcel. The properties to the east across State Street are zoned C-1A (Limited
Commercial Zone) with a multi-tenant medical office building and zoned IO (Institutional and
Office Zone) as the location of the Central Delaware YMCA Facility.
Previous Applications
The property at 878 South State Street was the subject of Conditional Use Application C-08-12
Lands for the Word of God Missionary Baptist Church to utilize the existing 978 SF building as
a church. It was approved with conditions on October 20, 2008 by the Planning Commission.
The church occupancy was established in the building September 2009 thru October 2012 and
then reverted to a single family dwelling (with a Rental Dwelling Permit). The adjacent property
to the north was the subject of Conditional Use Site Plan C-17-02 Shell’s Early Learning Center
Building Expansion for the expansion of a Day Care Center Facility. The adjacent property to the
south was the subject of S-08-32 Lands of Bautista to establish an office and apartment use.
Comprehensive Plan:
The 2008 Comprehensive Plan depicts the subject area as Residential Medium Density land use
classification on Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map (as amended, dated March 2016). In
Chapter 12: Land Development Plan, it is noted that one of the Policies for Residential Land
Uses is the following: “Permit limited compatible neighborhood commercial uses that support
surrounding residences within the residential areas.” Likewise, Neighborhood Commercial areas
are to be identified “to meet the convenience retail need of existing and future residential areas.”
The rezoning request is consistent with the Land Use Classification of Residential Medium
Density. Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix specifies that the following zones are
compatible with this land use classification and the listing includes the C-1 zoning district.
R-8 (One Family Residential)
R-7 (One Family Residential)
RM-1 (Medium Density Residential)
RM-2 (Medium Density Residential)
RG-1 (General Residential)
RG-2 (General Residential)
RG-3 (Group Housing)
RGO (General Residence and Office)
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Report to City Council: PC Recommendation of March 18, 2019
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C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
MHP (Mobile Home Park) *now known as MH (Manufactured Housing Zone)
Request for C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning
The following description of the C-1 zoning district is provided from Article 3 §11 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Article 3, Section 11. - Neighborhood commercial zone (C-1).
11.1 Uses permitted. In a neighborhood commercial zone (C-1), no building or premises shall be
used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or
designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
(a) Retail stores.
(b) Personal service establishments.
(c) Service establishments.
(d) Restaurants.
(e) One family residence, including attached and semi-detached dwellings, complying
with the bulk standards of the RG-1 (General Residence) zone.
(f) Apartments and multi-family dwellings.
11.2 Uses prohibited. The following uses are prohibited:
(a) Fuel pumps; motor vehicle storage, sales, or repairs.
(b) Drive-throughs.
(c) Liquor stores.
(d) Fire arm sales
(e) Tobacco shops.
11.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than
offstreet parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for outdoor
eating areas associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the city planner.
11.4 Floor area. The total floor area in any one establishment shall not exceed 2,500 square feet.
11.5 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article
5, section 8.1.
11.6 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article
10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or
enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change
of use.
(Ord. of 7-10-2000; Ord. of 2-12-2001; Ord. No. 2014-08, 7-14-2014)
Recommendation of the Planning Staff:
Staff recommends that the rezoning request from R-8 to C-1 be granted as requested, as the
proposed zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the land use classification.
Smaller scale commercial activities are allowed in residential areas. The requirements of the C-1
zoning district limit the total floor area of an establishment to less than 2,500 SF. The subject
property is in a transitional area of South State Street, where a number of the adjacent properties
have converted previous residential buildings to alternative non-residential uses such as Day
Care Centers and Offices.
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Report to City Council: PC Recommendation of March 18, 2019
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Recommendation of the Planning Commission:
At the Planning Commission Meeting of March 18, 2019, the application was represented by Mr.
Lance Mears, a representative for the property owner. During the Public Hearing, no members of
the public spoke regarding the proposed rezoning application. The Planning Commission
recommended in favor of the Rezoning from R-8 to C-1 for the property on South State Street as
proposed (6-0) with three members absent from the meeting.
See also the included excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the March 18, 2019 Planning
Commission meeting. The comments received from the other member agencies of the
Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1) The applicant shall be aware that following any decision made by City Council regarding
approval of this rezoning, that a Site Plan, Subdivision Plan and or appropriate Building
Permits must be submitted to the Planning Office prior to the establishment of a use or any
construction activity on the site. The applicant should contact the Planning Staff to
determine the appropriate review process for any proposed projects or use of the existing
building.
2) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent a
Building Permit, other construction activity permit approval, or authorization to establish a
use. A separate application submission is required before issuance of permits by the City of
Dover.
3) The applicant shall be aware that any future use of the existing structure may be subject to
separate licensing process through the City of Dover Licensing & Permitting Division.
Attachments:
• Excerpt from DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019
• Development Advisory Committee Comments from City of Dover Electric & Public
Works Departments, City Office of the Fire Marshal, DelDOT, and Kent Conservation
District
• Application Submission Plan Sheets
• Zoning Map Exhibit
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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
February 19, 2019
Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft
The Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, March
18, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers with Vice-Chairwoman Dr. Jones
presiding. Members present were Mr. Adams, Mr. Roach, Mr. Holt, Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Jones, and
Ms. Maucher. Ms. Edwards, Mrs. Welsh and Mr. Tolbert were absent.
Staff members present were Mr. Dave Hugg, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Jason Lyon, Mr.
Julian Swierczek, Mr. Eddie Diaz and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney.
NEW APPLICATIONS
Z-19-04 Lands of Beauregard at 878 South State Street – Public Hearing and Review for
Recommendation to City Council on a rezoning application for a parcel of land totaling
9,600 SF +/- located at 878 South State Street. The property is zoned R-8 (One-Family
Residence Zone). The proposed zoning is C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Zone). The
property is located on the west side of South State Street, north of Wyoming Avenue and
south of Gooden Avenue. The owners of record are Andre M. and Jane J. Beauregard.
Property Address: 878 South State Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.17-03-51.00-000. Council
District 2. Ordinance #2019-08.
Representatives: Mr. Lance Mears
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this is a Rezoning application in regards to the property at 878
South State Street. This is located on the west side of South State Street in the block between
Wyoming Avenue and Gooden Avenue. It is a property of 9,600 SF. Currently, there is a one-
story existing building that is located on the property. There is a driveway that leads from South
State Street to the rear of the property where there is a parking area and the property also has
access off a rear alley to that parking area. The current zoning of the property is R-8 (One-
Family Residence Zone) and they are proposing of the property to C-1 (Neighborhood
Commercial Zone). This is an area of South State Street where the zoning is fairly mixed; so, for
example, the adjoining property to the north where there is an existing day care facility is zoned
R-8 (One-Family Residence Zone). The building to the south of the subject site is zoned RGO
(General Residence and Office Zone) originally also constructed as a house but has most recently
been utilized as office space which is allowed under the RGO (General Residence and Office
Zone). Across the street we find another multi-tenant office building on lands that are zoned C-
1A (Limited Commercial Zone) and then also the YMCA facility that is zoned IO (Institutional
and Office Zone). The subject site was the subject of the Conditional Use application back in
2008 to establish a church in the building and that was approved by the Planning Commission.
The church was located there for a number of years but then most recently has reverted to a
single-family dwelling.
With any Rezoning, we have to look to the Comprehensive Plan and what that tells us about the
property. The Land Development Plan of the Comprehensive Plan identifies this property as the
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Residential Medium Density land use classification and with that land use classification there are
a series of zones that comply with that land use classification. Most of them are very specifically
residential; however, it does include C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Zone) which this property
is requesting. In the Zoning Ordinance when talking about Neighborhood Commercial Zone,
there are a number of specific uses that are permitted in the zone. They include retail stores,
personal service establishments, service establishments, restaurants and then some residential
uses. There are a number of things that are specifically prohibited, meaning that a property that is
zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Zone) cannot have the following prohibited uses: fuel
pumps, motor vehicle storage sales or repairs, drive throughs, liquor stores, fire arm sales and
tobacco shops. The other thing that is unique to the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Zone) is
that the floor area of any one establishment in that zone is limited to 2,500 SF. Planning Staff is
recommending approval of the Rezoning from R-8 (One-Family Residence Zone) to C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial Zone) as requested. They find that it is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan for the land use classification. The Comprehensive Plan also talks about the
ability to have small scale commercial in residential areas. This area of South State Street is
adjacent to a number of buildings where residential buildings have been altered to then be used
alternatively as non-residential uses. The DAC Reports from the other agencies basically have no
objections to the Rezoning. A number of them do provide information about should a change of
use be proposed, some advisory notes about how to establish that use appropriately and the
requirements therefore are identified.
Dr. Jones opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Holt moved to recommend approval to City Council for Z-19-04 Lands of Beauregard at 878
South State Street from R-8 to C-1, seconded by Ms. Maucher and the motion was carried 6-0
with Ms. Edwards, Mrs. Welsh and Mr. Tolbert absent. Mr. Adams voting yes. Mr. Roach voting
yes. Mr. Holt voting yes. Mr. Baldwin voting yes. Ms. Maucher voting yes. Dr. Jones voting yes.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2019
APPLICATION: LANDS OF BEAUREGARD AT 878 SOUTH STATE STREET
FILE #: Z-19-04
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell - Electric
Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works
CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7072 PUBLIC WORKS – 302-736-7025
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 / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS
Our office has no objection to the rezoning of:
ED-05-077.17-03-51.00-000
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / SANITATION / STORMWATER / STREETS / GROUNDS
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 meter / service / main to this site based upon the use including
any necessary system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of electric, water and sewer
services and meters will be assessed at that time. (Please note that each water meter registered with the City of
Dover must have a separate service line.) Should the existing water and sanitary sewer 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 Department of Public Works standards and specifications.
2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook, the Specifications, Standards &
Procedures for City of Dover Public Works requirements, and the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook.
3. Please note that renovations and or change of use projects must ensure that the water and wastewater service is
brought up to current requirements. This may include relocating the water meter outside or changing service line
sizes. Please ensure you schedule a meeting with the Department of Public Works during the planning phase for this
site. Additional impact fees may apply for future development.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS
1. None.
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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D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 02/27/19 D S
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APPLICATION: Lands of Beauregard at 878 South State Street
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FILE #: Z-19-04 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
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:
1. This is a rezoning application only. This office has no objections to the rezoning. The current
buildings last known use was single family dwelling. Building permits/plans submission to the Chief
Building Inspector will be required if there is a change in occupancy classification.
The following comments are being provided in reference to future proposals for the property:
1. Proposed building use is unknown.
2. Building Access shall be no further than 50 feet from a primary entrance
Where buildings are provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
NFPA 13, access shall be no further than 100 feet from the primary entrance.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3)
3. Parking shall be prohibited in front of the primary entrance for a width of not less than 1.5 times the
width of the door(s) or for 10 feet, whichever is greater.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.3.2)
4. Perimeter access shall be TBD and clearly shown on the plans.
Perimeter Access minimum width shall be 15 feet measured from the face of the building at grade
with a maximum slope of ten percent (10%). Plantings and utility services (includes condenser
units, transformers, etc.) shall be permitted within the perimeter access, and shall not interfere
with emergency services fire ground operations.
If a physical barrier (fence, pond, steep slope, etc) prevents access, that portion of the building
perimeter shall not be included in the calculation of Percent of Perimeter Access.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3)
5. Fire lanes shall cover TBD of the proposed building.
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Fire lanes are required to be 24 feet wide and run along the front of the building as determined by
the primary entrance(s). In cases where there is more than one primary entrance(s), each shall be
served by a fire lane even if this exceeds the percentage as required.
The closest edge of fire lanes shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet to the exterior wall and
the closest edge of fire lanes shall not be located further than 50 feet from the exterior wall if one
or two stories in height; 40 feet if three or four stories in height, or 30 feet if over four stories in
height.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5)
6. Where parking is located between the building and the fire lane, parking shall not be located closer
than 15 feet to the exterior wall.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.4.1)
7. All Fire Lanes shall be marked as follows:
both the inner and outer edges of the fire lane shall be marked, where curbs are present, the top
and face of the curb shall be painted yellow, where no curbs are present, a four inch (4”) solid
yellow demarcation line shall mark the edge(s) of the fire lane.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 7)
8. The specific color yellow shall be the uniformly accepted yellow as utilized by State of Delaware
Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Only vivid and durable paint shall be used and shall be
suitable for street surfaces
9. Fire lane signs shall be located as follows:
see Figure 5-16 – Approved Sign For Marking Fire Lanes, fire lane signs shall be spaced at 150
foot intervals maximum, all fire lane signs shall be located no less than six feet (6’) and no higher
than eight feet (8’) above the pavement, signs shall be placed at each end of the fire lane, and
signs shall face all oncoming traffic.
Where parking is not restricted roadway markings shall utilize the words "FIRE" and "LANE" in
lieu of fire lane signs and shall conform to the specifications of 7.6.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 7)
10. Where overhangs, canopies, balconies, or any other building or site features must project over any
fire lane, an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13’-6” above the fire lane shall be
provided and the portion of the building perimeter which contains overhangs, canopies, balconies, or
any other building features shall not apply towards the fire lane accessibility requirements of Section
4.0, Table 5-1 in this chapter.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.8)
11. Multiple Access Roads shall be provided when a fire department access road (fire lane) is determined
by the Fire Marshal to be impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, or
other factors that could limit access such as placement of fire hose from fire equipment.
12. Street width shall be in accordance with City of Dover Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Article VII,
Section A. 13,
Residential areas
24 feet wide with no parking,
30 feet wide with parking on one side, or
36 feet wide with parking on both sides
Commercial areas
26 feet wide with no parking,
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32 feet wide with parking on one side, or
38 feet wide with parking on both sides
Alley
12 feet wide
Any dead-end road more than 300 feet in length shall be provided with a turnaround or cul-de-
sac as outlined in the 2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, chapter 5, 2.3.
13. Speed Reduction Devices must be approved, please see City of Dover Ordinance Chapter 98-10 in
reference to this process.
14. Gated Areas: Fire Department access shall be provided to the property through the use of a system or
device approved by the Fire Marshal. The system or device required shall be located in an area
accessible to the fire department and approved by the Fire Marshal. All gates shall be either
automatic or manual.
An automated system shall consist of one manual and one automated means to open the gate.
The owner or their representative shall meet with the Fire Marshal prior to submission to agree
on the system. A letter of agreement shall be created and signed by both parties. The letter shall
include a detailed description of both the manual and automated means.
A manual gate shall consist of one manual means to open the gate. The owner or their
representative shall meet with the Fire Marshal prior to submission to agree on the means to
open. A letter of agreement shall be created and signed by both parties. The letter shall include a
detailed description of the manual means to open.
To be considered accessible for fire department apparatus the actual clear openings shall be not
less than 14 feet, the paved surface through the gate shall be not less than 12 feet, and the gate
shall be setback from the perpendicular street by at least 50 feet.
Please contact this office to discuss options available to comply with this requirement.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, Chapter 5, 2.6)
15. All fire hydrants shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate section of this regulation and
as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation.
All fire hydrants shall have minimum of four-inch (4") solid yellow demarcation lines to define
specific areas, where fire hydrants are located along a curb line with permitted parking, the area
between the fire hydrant and the street or fire lane shall be stenciled with four inch (4")
demarcation lines and the words "NO PARKING", demarcation lines shall be measured from the
center line of the fire hydrant and extend for a distance 15 feet on both sides.
Where fire hydrants are located in parking lots or other areas susceptible to blockage by parked
vehicles they shall be treated as follows: fire hydrants shall be protected in all directions for a
distance of seven feet (7') with barriers or curbing, Minimum four-inch (4") diameter steel
bollards filled with concrete and marked yellow shall be installed at the outermost corners of the
fire hydrant demarcation area. The minimum height of the bollard shall be 36 inches above the
finished grade of the adjacent surface, and the steamer connection of all fire hydrants shall be
positioned so as to be facing the edge of the street, or traffic lane.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 6, 2)
The owner is responsible if the hydrant is private.
16. Hydrant barrels shall be provided with reflective material, such as paint, durable for
highway/roadway markings or a reflective tape of a minimum of 2” in width around the barrel under
the top flange, hydrant bonnets shall be color coded based on the following criteria: class AA 1500
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GPM - painted light blue, class A 1,000 GPM -1499 GPM - painted green, class B 500 - 999 GPM -
painted orange, class C 250 - 499 GPM - painted red, class D under 250 GPM - painted black.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 703, Chapter 3. 4)
The owner is responsible if the hydrant is private.
17. Fire Alarm System TBD per occupancy code requirements.
Fire alarm in place of assembly. Fire alarm required. Any new occupancy or new portion of an
occupancy determined to be a place of assembly by the fire marshal and is capable of receiving an
occupant load of 75 persons or greater, shall be required to install a fire alarm in accordance with
NFPA codes governing the installation of fire alarms and the National Electrical Code.
Fire alarm system required. Any existing occupancy or portion of an existing occupancy determined
to be a place of assembly by the fire marshal, and is undergoing renovations in excess of 50
percent of the assessed value of the building and is capable of receiving an occupant load 75
persons or greater or is being enlarged to receive an occupant load of 75 persons or greater, shall
be required to install a complete fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA codes governing the
installation of fire alarms and the National Electrical Code.
Public mode audible requirements. To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard by
occupants of a structure, they shall have a sound level at least 15 decibels (dB) above the average
ambient sound level or five decibels (dB) above the maximum sound level having a duration of at
least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, measured five feet (1.5m) above the floor in the area
required to be served by the system using the A-weighted scale dBA. In the event the stated
requirement cannot be met a shunt trip relay/switches shall be the approved method of meeting
the intent of this section of the Code.
(City Code of Ordinances 46-171)
18. Sprinkler system TBD. System is to be monitored by an approved Fire Alarm System.
This chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures, marine vessels, premises, and conditions
which are modified by more than 50% after the effective date of these Regulations. The 50%
figure shall be calculated utilizing the gross square footage of the building, structure, marine
vessel, premises and conditions as to arrive at the correct application.
Any proposal that is presented to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval for
a building rehabilitation as defined in the 101 Life Safety Code, for less than 50% of the gross
square footage of a non-sprinklered building, may not have another such project for the same
building submitted for review and approval any sooner than three (3) years after the date of the
final inspection unless sprinkler projection is provided throughout the entire building.
In all buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet of aggregate, gross floor area.
In all buildings in excess of 40 feet in height or more than four (4) stories in height.
In all buildings or areas thereof used for the storage, fabricating, assembling, manufacturing,
processing, display or sale of combustible goods, wares, merchandise, products, or materials
when more than two (2) stories or 25 feet in height.
In all basement areas exceeding 2,500 square feet floor area.
In residential occupancies when of: Type V (0,0,0) or Type III (2,0,0) construction and exceeding
two (2) stories or 25 feet in height. Type V (1,1,1) and Type III (2,1,1) or Type IV (2,H,H)
construction exceeding three (3) stories or 3In all residential apartment buildings storage areas
except individual unit closets that are located within individual residential living units.
In all buildings used as health care occupancies as defined in the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as
adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. In all buildings or areas classified as "high hazard"
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under the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, or "extra hazard" under the Standard for the Installation of
Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.
All buildings used as dormitories, in whole or in part, to house students at a public or private
school or public or private institution of higher education. (16 Del.C. Ch. 88) This applies to all
such dormitories regardless if new or existing.
(2015 State of Delaware fire Prevention Regulations, 702, Chapter 4)
Places of assembly shall be sprinklered throughout in accordance with the most recently adopted
edition of NFPA 13 when the following apply:
All new indoor places of assembly with an occupant load of 150 persons or greater.
Any interior renovations of 50 percent or more to an existing place of assembly with an
occupant load greater than 150 persons.
Any additions or increase in interior size to an existing place of assembly that would create an
occupant load of 150 persons or greater.
Places of assembly where alcohol is served for consumption on the premises shall be
sprinklered throughout in accordance with the most recently adopted edition of NFPA 13
when the following apply:
All new indoor places of assembly with an occupant load of 100 persons or greater and where
alcohol will be served for consumption on the premises.
Any interior renovation of 50 percent or more to an existing place of assembly with an
occupant load greater than 100 persons and where alcohol will be served for consumption on
the premises.
Any additions or increase in interior size to an existing place of assembly which would create
an occupant load of 100 persons or greater and where alcohol will be served for consumption
on the premises.
New educational occupancies of 5,000 square feet or greater shall be sprinklered throughout in
accordance with the most recently adopted edition of NFPA 13.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances 46-162)
19. Fire Department Connection is to be a 5-inch stortz connection on a 30-degree elbow located within
50 feet of main entrance. Access to the Fire Department Connection must be clear unobstructed
access as defined by the AHJ.
20. Parking and/or obstructions shall be prohibited in front of fire department connections for a distance
measuring from the center line and extending four feet on both sides.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.3.4)
21. Fire Department Connection to be located within 300 feet of fire hydrant, measured as hose would
come off the fire equipment.
22. The installation of natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, valves, and LP gas bottles shall be
protected from impact damage by impact protection. Natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, and
valves located inside structures shall have impact protection, except when located in separate
protected utility rooms.
Dimensions of bollards. Bollards shall be a minimum of six-inch diameter filled with concrete. The
bollard shall be set into the ground at a depth of at least 36 inches (three ft.) embedded in
concrete at a minimum of 18 inches surrounding the bollard. The bollards must be a least 48
inches (four ft.) in height above the finish grade elevation. Any deviation of the stated
requirements must be approved by the fire marshal and/or chief building inspector. The above
dimensions shall serve as the requirement for installation; however, the fire marshal and/or chief
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building inspector shall have the authority to require more stringent dimensions to fit the needs
of devices warranting impact protection.
Color of bollards. Bollards should be of the following colors; yellow, amber or orange. All colors
shall be of fluorescent or have a reflective coating. Any deviation of the stated requirements must
be approved by the fire marshal and/chief building inspector.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 46-4)
23. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for
conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley, shall
have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color to the
background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance with the
following:
One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four
inches in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of
the front entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals,
all numbers shall be Arabic numerals.
Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when
identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings
with apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses.
Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location,
numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so
as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall
be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic
numerals.
Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in
height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the
street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the
parking lot,
property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so
that the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be
posted on the property at or near the property line or driveway to said building,
color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on
each building in the complex,
Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals,
Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite
number affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which
corresponds with that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344)
24. TBD: A lock box (Knox) containing any and all means necessary for fire department access shall be
provided at the following occupancies: any occupancy that contains a fire alarm signaling system that
is monitored off-site, or any occupancy that contains an automatic sprinkler system.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, Chapter 5, 2.4)
Secured key systems. When required; exemption. A secured key system shall be required for any new
or existing building where a fire alarm or sprinkler system is being installed. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner or occupant to keep a set of keys in the secured key box that are
current to the locks of the protected occupancy. Buildings with 24-hour staffing or guard
service shall be exempt from this subsection.
Location. The secured key system shall be located as close to the main entrance as possible.
Should the building design not allow the secured key system to be located by the main
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entrance, the fire marshal and fire chief shall come to an agreement as to an alternate
location for the key box. A secured key system, once installed, shall not be obstructed from
view or obstructed by any means that would delay the fire department access to the box.
Required keys. Keys to be secured in the key box shall include keys to all points of ingress or
egress, whether on the interior or exterior of the building, and keys to locked mechanical
rooms, electrical rooms, elevator rooms, fire alarm and sprinkler controls and any area
protected by automatic fire detection. Keys to individual residential apartment units are not
required.
Ordering responsibility. It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to order the key
box for new buildings. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or tenant to order the key
box for existing buildings.
Installation before testing. No acceptance test for sprinklers or fire alarms shall be conducted
before the installation of a key box.
(City Code of Ordinances 46-127)
Knox Box to be mounted 6 feet above ground level
25. All required means of egress shall have an exit discharge consisting of a non-slip surface and leading
to and terminating at a public way.
26. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan.
27. Full building and fire plan review is required.
28. Separate building permits/plans submission will be required for each building and/or tenant fit out. If
the permit submission is for a “shell” a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued. Separate plans
and permits submissions will be required for each “tenant fit out” at which time a Certificate of
Occupancy will be issued upon compliance/completion of each “tenant fit out”.
Each “shell” will require a fire permit for sprinkler and fire alarm if applicable. Those systems (for
the “shell”) must be accepted into service prior to any “tenant fit out” fire permits being issued.
29. Construction or renovations cannot be started until building plans are approved.
30. Fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, hoods, and hood suppression systems require a fire
permit from the Fire marshal’s Office. This work cannot be started until the permit is approved.
31. Building cannot be occupied by the public until a Certificate of Occupancy is obtained.
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2015 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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CITY OF DOVER D
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APPLICATION: Lands of Beauregard (878 South State Street)
FILE#: Z-19-04 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: 302-760-2768
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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:
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. No Objection to the rezoning.
2. At such time that the property develops the property shall submit to DelDOT for review. Please
schedule a pre-submittal meeting at that time.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
February 2019
APPLICATION: Lands of Beauregard at 878 South State Street FILE #: Z-19-04
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: Jessica L. Verchick, EIT 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:
Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the re-zoning plan for the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing tree clearing etc.) takes place and
exceeds 5000 square feet; a detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted and
approved to the Kent Conversation District.
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City of Dover Application No.: Z-19-04
Department of Planning & Inspections
C-1A Pine St
C-1A R-8
R-8
RGO
Waples Ave R-8
R-8
R-8
C-1A
RGO
R-8
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C-2A
R-8
R-8
RGO C-1A
S Bradford St S State St
Site
R-8
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R-8
R-8
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R-8
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Wyoming Ave
R-8
CPO C-2A
Title: Lands of Andre & Jane Beauregard
Ordinance #: 2019-08
Address: 878 South State Street
Parcel ID: ED-05-077.17-03-51.00-000 Legend
Existing Zoning: R-8 One Family Residence zone
2012 Buildings
Proposed Zoning: C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zone
Owners: Andre M. and Jane J. Beauregard Zoning
Date: 2/13/2019
Dover Parcels
0 100 200 400 Feet
« Subject Property
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FINAL READING
City of Dover
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-08
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3 878 SOUTH STATE STREET
4
5 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
6 limits of the City of Dover; and
7 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
8 described below from R-8 (One-Family Residence) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial).
9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
10 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
11 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
12 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
13 R-8 (One-Family Residence) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) on that property located at
14 878 South State Street (on the west side of South State Street, north of Wyoming Avenue and south
15 of Gooden Avenue), consisting of 9,600 S.F. +/-, owned by Andre M. and Jane J. Beauregard.
16 (Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.17-03-51.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-19-04; Second Council District)
17
18 ADOPTED: *
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20 Actions History
21 04/08/2019 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council
22 03/18/2019 - Public Hearing - Planning Commission
23 02/25/2019 - First Reading - City Council
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on March 26, 2019 at 6:12 p.m. with Council President
Slavin presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole,
Mr. Polce (departed at 6:56 p.m. and returned at 6:57 p.m.), Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell.
Mayor Christiansen was also present. The civilian member present for their Committee meeting was
Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
carried.
Legislative Updates
Mr. Carl Luft, Executive Director, Delaware League of Local Governments (DLLG), and
Mr. Lincoln Willis, Principal, The Willis Group, LLC, and League Lobbyist, provided members with
an update regarding items at Legislative Hall that are on the DLLG Legislative Committee’s radar.
He noted that the DLLG Legislative Committee meets at least monthly, and he sends regular updates
to DLLG members, including council members and town/city managers.
Mr. Luft informed members that the Senate had just passed a bill regarding the Community College
Infrastructure Fund that gives the community college bonding authority when needed to improve
their facilities. He noted that the DLLG was opposed to it at first due to property tax implications;
however, that was changed through two (2) Senate substitute bills.
Mr. Luft advised that the DLLG intends to request an additional $1M in State Municipal Street Aid
(MSA). He reminded members that last year the Joint Bond Bill Committee increased MSA from
$5M to $6M, which returned the funding to the level it was at four (4) or five (5) years ago. Mr. Luft
indicated that the DLLG would be testifying before the Joint Bond Bill Committee regarding that
increase on Monday, April 1, 2019.
Mr. Luft stated that a legislator had proposed a decrease in the State portion of the real estate transfer
tax. He explained that Mr. Willis had been very helpful regarding this matter and made it clear to
the representative that it is extremely important that the towns and counties not even be mentioned
in the same breath as the State. Mr. Luft informed members that this bill was tabled. He reminded
members that there was a real issue with real estate transfer tax two (2) years ago.
Mr. Luft noted that DLLG did not take a position regarding the National Popular Vote Act.
Mr. Luft stated that there are two (2) Senate bills pertaining to fines for handicap parking spaces
which they are watching. He noted that the DLLG does not currently see a problem with these bills,
as long as they stick to the fines and stay away from the municipal responsibilities for anything
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dealing with infrastructure and parking lot changes. Mr. Luft noted that this may not greatly impact
municipalities like Dover, Newark, and Wilmington that have the staff to handle these types of
changes; however, for the smaller municipalities, it’s a nightmare to change parking lots.
Mr. Luft advised that the DLLG is in favor of House Bill 54, which proposes an increase in the
funding source for the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS). He stated that it
would increase fines by $2, from $1 to $3, which would go into the DELJIS fund.
Mr. Luft noted that current Senate Bill 7, which had been hanging on since last year’s session, would
include the DLLG as a member of the population consortium and the DLLG was concerned when
the bill was first introduced because it only pertained to municipalities with populations of 20,000
and above. He explained that the DLLG suggested that if the legislature was going to bring
consistency to population figures, they should do it for all the incorporated towns. Mr. Luft stated
that it was his understanding that there was an amendment to add the Sussex County Association of
Towns as well, so it would now include all 57 incorporated municipalities, the counties, as well as
the school districts. He informed members that the DLLG is not opposed to the bill because they
feel it brings consistency to population figures to which everyone can abide.
Mr. Willis advised that last year a few municipalities passed hotel accommodations taxes. He noted
that the first proposal was to pass one (1) bill to allow everyone in the state to have a hotel
accommodations tax; however, leadership has requested that each municipality pass separate
legislation. Mr. Willis explained that if the City is interested in establishing a hotel accommodations
tax, a charter change is the route to go.
Mr. Willis stated that Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 5 is litter legislation which the DLLG
Legislative Committee believes is a good bill. He indicated that municipalities are currently required
to have trash receptacles and empty them regularly; however, this legislation would allow
municipalities to designate certain parks as “carry in, carry out,” so they would not have to provide
trash receptacles.
Mr. Willis informed members that the DLLG is not going to take a position on Senate Bill 11
pertaining to payment-in-lieu of taxes (PILOT). He explained that currently all three (3) county seats
receive PILOT to provide services to agencies like the State and universities because they have so
much tax-exempt property. Mr. Willis stated that the proposed legislation would include the City
of Newark in the PILOT calculation, and they would receive approximately $20,000. He noted that
the City of Newark is looking to get access and go from there. Mr. Willis advised the DLLG does
not believe that it is necessarily a League issue but noted that Dover, Wilmington, and Georgetown
should definitely keep an eye on it. Mr. Luft stated that the same bill came up last session and the
DLLG issued a note to Dover, Wilmington, Georgetown, and Newark, and advised Dover,
Wilmington, and Georgetown in particular to calculate whether it would have any negative impact
on them. He informed members that he sent the same note to the municipalities last week and he
assumes it would not have a negative impact, otherwise there would be a problem getting the bill
passed. Mr. Willis noted that, from his understanding, there was a maximum amount that could be
distributed and the maximum had not been reached in a while, so the legislation would allow
Newark to have access to that extra money.
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Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, referring to Senate Bill 11, noted that based on staff’s
calculations, the City would come out favorable with the proposed legislation because they have
added the assessed values for the University of Delaware (UD) and Delaware State University
(DSU), which were previously exempt, into the calculation. She noted that the appropriation was
also increased from $3M to $3.9M; however, at times when the State has had it tough, they have
lowered the appropriation, and that’s when it would have a negative impact on all of the recipients.
Mayor Christiansen cautioned members to take a hard look at Senate Bill 11 and whether the City
supports this bill, noting that he personally does not support it. He explained that, with all due
respect to the City of Newark, he did not believe it was appropriate to include them in the PILOT
calculation because the original intent was for the county seats. Mayor Christiansen stated that
benefits the City of Newark receives from UD and the money they receive are much greater than
what the City of Dover receives.
Mr. Polce suggested that this would be an advantageous time to engage Senator Sokola, the sponsor
of Senate Bill 11, as well as other members of the Senate and the House in conversations regarding
the specific funding formula. He noted that anyone who has experience with PILOT generally
understands that the City of Wilmington greatly benefits from it, while Georgetown and Dover
continue to get the short stick.
Mr. Polce noted that he thought it was very important for the City to work with the DLLG on the
Complete Count 2020, explaining that the total census count is directly related to the amount of
money received from federal appropriations. He stated that he thought members should work to
mobilize a real grassroots effort because the more people counted, the more money the City will
receive from the federal government, which is the only way that the City will be able to continue to
meet increased demand for services.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Willis stated that he could provide the bills that were generated
from the charter changes for the three (3) municipalities in regard to hotel accommodations taxes.
Mr. Anderson stated that he was in favor of Senate Bill 11, explaining that he thought including
Newark in the PILOT calculation would be beneficial to the City in the long-run because it would
provide more of a constituency for redoing the formula in the future if there are more legislators
affected. He noted that the City has more tax-exempt property than the City of Wilmington;
however, based on the current formula the City only gets a fraction of the money. He indicated that
he thought that bringing DSU into the calculation might be part of the long-term solution.
Mr. Neil stated that one of the reasons PILOT is so important to the City is because, as the capital,
Dover draws a lot of 501(c)(3) organizations, and many of the buildings are colleges and schools,
and none of these entities pay taxes. He noted that the City previously discussed a PILOT formula;
however, the nonprofit entities were resistant. Mr. Neil stated that he thought it was important for
the City to pursue the hotel accommodations tax, noting that with events like Firefly and NASCAR,
the City continues to miss out on revenue opportunities.
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Mr. Sudler asked why nonprofit organizations are not taxed or do not have to pay a fee for property,
and whether there is any proposed legislation in regard to changing the statute that prohibits taxing
nonprofits or charging them a fee for property. In response, Mr. Willis stated that, to his knowledge,
nonprofit exemptions began decades ago and he had not heard any discussion regarding getting rid
of those. He noted that the only thing he heard recently was that the City of Dover had some
considerations for a PILOT. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Willis stated that PILOT is not
mandatory, that it is just a friendly gesture.
Mr. Hare informed members that he had discussed the PILOT formula with many different senators
throughout the years. He stated that Dover does not currently get a proportionate amount of the
funding based on the amount of tax-exempt State property, so he does not think including Newark
in the PILOT calculation would be beneficial for the City.
Update - Small Cell Wireless Ordinance
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reminded members that the
City engaged the services of Cohen Law Group to assist with drafting an ordinance pertaining to
wireless communications facilities and provided members with an update regarding the draft
ordinance. Referring to line 11 of the draft ordinance, he reviewed the purpose and explained that
the City is trying to proactively recognize and encourage new technology, while also ensuring that
the City doesn’t end up with antennas everywhere.
Mr. Hugg informed members that this issue had been divided into several parts. He stated that this
proposed ordinance focused on the use of City-owned facilities in City rights-of-way, and the other
questions would be addressed in a companion ordinance. Mr. Hugg noted that staff wanted to make
the process as administratively easy as possible, and to keep the Planning Commission, Board of
Adjustment, and Mayor and Council out of the process completely, so the structures will go through
the same process as a building permit and it will only need to go before an additional body if there
is an appeal or some type of issue.
Mr. Jim Robinson, Electric Director, agreed with Mr. Hugg that the City is trying to make the
process as simple as possible for the applicants, and since the Electric Department already has
17,000 poles in its service territory, the City is anxious to continue to utilize those facilities for these
types of new devices. He explained, however, that this may not be feasible for situations where there
are a lot of underground facilities already in place or in areas with very ornamental light poles, so
it is taking some time to ensure that all of these variables are captured. Mr. Robinson informed
members that staff has been working with two (2) major carriers and has been able to exchange
valuable information with them to help facilitate the process. He noted that due to the evolving
nature of the technology, it is going to take some time to try to develop a standard set of devices that
everyone can expect to see in the City. Mr. Robinson stated that they must also take into account
safety and reliability concerns when it comes to third party entities installing equipment on the City’s
electric poles, especially those with primary circuits.
Mr. Polce stated that this topic is a passion and concern of his and, although he is not pleased with
the pace at which the City is moving, he understands due diligence and how difficult it is to write
legislation of this nature and make sure everyone comes to a full consensus. Referring to line 230,
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he expressed concern with setting a precedent seeking reimbursement for rights-of-way (ROW) use,
and requested that staff seek the opinion of the attorney regarding this matter. Mr. Polce also stated
that he was concerned that the draft ordinance did not clearly define the 60-day timetable for
standing structures already in place and 90-day timetable for new structures as outlined by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He noted that he did not see a fee structure in the
proposed ordinance either. Mr. Polce advised that the City should clearly outline the fee structure
within the ordinance, explaining that this topic had caused contentious debate across the state and
nation. He stated that he thought that the City needed to be fair, reasonable, open and transparent.
Mr. Polce suggested that staff also look at how the City can leverage the intellectual property that
these telecom providers bring, and how to leverage them to make the City a better place.
In response to Mr. Polce, Mr. Hugg stated that staff had not done a lot of work on the fee structure,
explaining that there are federal guidelines regarding the fee calculations. He indicated that staff was
looking at using the City’s existing fees for certificates for zoning compliance and building permits.
Mr. Hugg advised that staff is working diligently to create an ordinance that is administratively
simple to implement and leverages the economic development value in having the highest quality
infrastructure possible.
Mr. Polce suggested that the City might want to partner with the companies in setting the initial fee,
and to ensure the longevity and proactive upgrading of greater technology, that staff be mindful of
what a recurring fee might look like and how to incentivize companies to become partners with the
City.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Robinson stated that most of the attachment discussion is really
referring to the City’s existing wooden utility poles because street lights with existing infrastructure
would be a challenge. He noted that he was looking forward to working with the different carriers
to find a unique solution to maintain the integrity of the City’s structures while also providing an
opportunity to for the placement of equipment in prime locations like the downtown area.
Proposed Ordinance #2019-09 - 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance - Second Amendment
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2019-09 - 2018-2019 Budget
Ordinances - Second Amendment, explaining that it incorporates the FY19 Beginning Budget
Balances as presented in the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year
Ending June 30, 2018 and restates the Capital Project budgets for the ongoing project funds that were
included in the first budget amendment adopted on January 14, 2019. She advised that the
amendment also includes a transfer of $2M to the Electric Rate Stabilization Reserve as a result of
budget favorability in power supply and generation expenses.
Staff recommended approval of the second budget amendment and adoption of Ordinance #2019-09.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Cole and
unanimously carried.
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Proposed Amendments to Employee Handbook (Personnel Policy) - Article VII - Ethical
Conduct, Section 6 - Discrimination and Harassment
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed proposed amendments to the Employee Handbook
(Personnel Policy) - Article VII - Ethical Conduct, Section 6 - Discrimination and Harassment.
She advised members that a recent personnel matter prompted City staff to engage a labor attorney
to review the Personnel Policy regarding discrimination and harassment and, on the advice of
Mr. Tim Holly of Connolly Gallagher LLP, the proposed amendments will improve clarity.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed amendments.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the proposed policy clearly expresses that
the harassment and discrimination laws are for protected classes of employees, not just for general
complaints of incivility.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the Employee
Handbook (Personnel Policy) - Article VII - Ethical Conduct, Section 6 - Discrimination and
Harassment, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Timothy A. Slavin
Council President
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Monthly Report
February 2019
Office of City Assessor
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ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of Feb. 2018/2019 the Month of Feb. 2018/2019
36 $100
40 29 27
Thousands
$61 $59
30
16 15 $50 $21
20 12 9 $17
3 2018 $14 $5 $3
10 0 3 $0 2018
0 $0
2019 2019
First Time Buyer for the Month Feb. 2018/2019 Realty Property
of Feb. 2018/2019 Sales in Dollars Received Prior
29 to Recording
27
30
$6 $4 $4
16 Res. Non‐First $3 $2
Millions
20 $4
12 Time Buyers $1 $0 $0
$2 $0
2018
10 Res. First Time $0
Buyers 2019
0
2018 2019
Major Updates
Dec ‐ 18 Jan ‐ 19 Feb ‐ 19
Assessment Change $10,441,200 $2,912,100 $10,033,800
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
31 $4,387,400 $5,243,115 0.836 1.03
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Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
‐ All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into Fortis.
Assessor’s Office
‐ Preparing Delinquent Tax Bills with door hangers for properties with outstanding property taxes.
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10:14 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-067.09-03-15.00 3 R10 337 PINE VALLEY RD 1 13 1984 2 2390 B- AV 171,600 12-FEB-19 245,000
ED05-067.14-02-55.00 2 R10 21 FOREST CREEK DR 1 13 1975 2 1443 C- AV 88,600 04-FEB-19 75,000
ED05-067.15-04-50.00 10 R10 848 SCHOOLHOUSE LN 1 5 1966 2 2197 C AV 172,000 28-FEB-19 185,000
ED05-067.20-03-65.00 8 R10 421 N GOVERNORS AVE 1 14 1952 1 1407 C+ AV 151,200 15-FEB-19 194,900
ED05-068.10-04-05.00 13 R10 409 EAST WIND DR 1 5 1992 2 1600 C+ AV 141,300 14-FEB-19 180,000
ED05-068.13-01-08.00 8 R10 4 LAKEVIEW DR 1 14 1984 1 1250 C AV 188,500 13-FEB-19 245,000
ED05-068.15-03-63.00 6 R10 1430 HOPKINS AVE 1 6 1995 1 1458 C AV 139,000 25-FEB-19 198,520
ED05-076.03-02-73.00 14 R10 315 TRIBBITT ST 1 13 2009 2 1772 C+ AV 119,700 18-FEB-19 131,000
ED05-076.03-02-74.00 14 R10 311 TRIBBITT ST 1 13 2009 2 1760 C+ AV 116,300 18-FEB-19 131,000
ED05-076.03-02-75.00 14 R10 307 TRIBBITT ST 1 13 2009 2 1772 C+ AV 119,700 18-FEB-19 131,000
ED05-076.03-02-79.00 14 R10 312 TRIBBITT ST 1 13 2012 2 1760 C+ AV 125,900 09-FEB-19 131,000
ED05-076.03-02-80.00 14 R10 316 TRIBBITT ST 1 13 2012 2 1772 C+ AV 126,300 11-FEB-19 131,000
ED05-076.03-02-81.00 14 R10 320 TRIBBITT ST 1 13 2012 2 1772 C+ AV 109,700 11-FEB-19 131,000
ED05-076.05-04-01.090 102 R50 74 PAR HAVEN DR 1 20 1978 1 1008 C- AV 43,800 08-FEB-19 32,000
ED05-076.06-02-01.00- 103 R50 9 ATRAM HALL 1 20 1973 1 1730 B GD 101,700 22-FEB-19 120,000
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10:14 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
132
ED05-076.06-04-07.00 17 R10 29 LAMPLIGHTER LN 1 13 1983 2 1120 C AV 101,200 06-FEB-19 132,500
ED05-076.06-08-10.00 14 R10 20 TEAL CT 1 5 1989 2 1860 B- AV 177,200 27-FEB-19 228,000
ED05-076.09-03-10.00 14 R10 409 NORTHDOWN DR 1 14 2014 1 1614 C AV 180,500 15-FEB-19 235,000
ED05-076.10-02-68.00 14 R10 238 TRAFALGAR DR 1 13 2004 2 1848 C+ AV 127,600 07-FEB-19 159,000
ED05-076.11-01-15.00 2 R10 950 BEDFORD DR 1 14 1974 1 1434 C AV 150,700 19-FEB-19 164,400
ED05-077.05-02-01.00 10 R10 155 N AMERICAN AVE 1 3 1938 1 1786 B- AV 160,100 14-FEB-19 195,000
ED05-077.07-07-15.00 6 R10 109 LADY BUG DR 1 13 2010 2 1830 B- AV 135,900 22-FEB-19 187,000
ED05-077.07-08-17.00 6 R10 317 BLUECOAT ST 1 2019 2 1920 B- AV 190,900 13-FEB-19 248,475
ED05-077.07-08-45.00 6 R10 338 BLUECOAT ST 1 2019 2 1680 B- AV 188,800 13-FEB-19 245,480
ED05-077.11-04-37.00 2 R10 496 BARRISTER PL 1 13 1972 2 1272 D+ FR 49,200 25-FEB-19 59,900
ED05-077.14-01-12.00 8 R10 49 LAUREL DR 1 5 1967 2 3181 A- GD 300,900 22-FEB-19 260,000
ED05-077.16-02-09.00 6 R10 858 HORSEPOND RD 1 3 1950 1 1699 C AV 175,500 06-FEB-19 150,000
ED05-077.17-05-25.00 4 R10 80 MORRIS DR 1 14 1952 1 1800 C GD 118,800 28-FEB-19 146,440
ED05-077.18-02-36.00 4 R10 147 EVERGREEN DR 1 14 1954 1 1280 C AV 101,100 08-FEB-19 162,000
ED05-078.13-01-13.00 6 R10 1062 HORSEPOND RD 1 14 2008 1 1288 C AV 156,400 22-FEB-19 213,500
ED05-085.08-03-35.00 12 R10 203 WINTERBERRY DR 1 16 1966 1 1724 C+ GD 157,300 12-FEB-19 195,000
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CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2018 - MARCH 28, 2019
110-1200-512.30-37 / 100-10-12-99-000-53037
Current Balance - $9,419.44
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER
DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT $25,000.00
FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR
COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT.
TOTAL $25,000.00
COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO
DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE
07/20/18 Hare Downtown Councilman Hare authorized $100.00 of his Email dated $100.00 $100.00 $24,900.00
Dover community enhancement funds for the 07/19/2018
Partnership Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Captial from W illiam
(DDP) City Farmers Market - Meet Me at the Market Hare to Traci
Thermal Bag McDowell and
Invoice from
DDP
07/23/18 Anderson Destiny Councilman Anderson authorized $500.00 of Email dated $500.00 $600.00 $24,400.00
Christian his community enhancement funds for the 07/19/2018
Church Destiny Christian Church for the Book Bag from David
Drive for Low Income Youth Anderson to
the City Clerk's
Office and
letter from
Pastor Jay
Mast dated
07/23/2018
07/24/18 Anderson Inner City Councilman Anderson authorized $1,260.00 of Email dated $1,260.00 $1,860.00 $23,140.00
Cultural League his community enhancement funds for the Inner 06/23/2018
City Cultural League - Summer Youth Programs from David
Anderson to
Janella
Tauchus and
letter from
Reuben
Salters dated
07/24/2018
07/26/18 Slavin Inner City Councilman Slavin authorized $1000.00 of his Email dated $1,000.00 $2,860.00 $22,140.00
Cultural League community enhancement funds for the Inner 07/26/2018
City Cultural League - All City Music from Timothy
Group/Program Slavin to Traci
McDowell and
letter from
Reuben
Salters dated
07/12/2018
03/28/19
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08/07/18 Lewis Delaware Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Letter from $211.94 $3,071.94 $21,928.06
Multicultural and $211.94 of his community enhancement DEMCO dated
Civic funds to Delaware Multicultural and Civic 04/12/18 and
Organization Organization (DEMCO, Inc.) for the remaining an email dated
(DEMCO, Inc.) balance of the original requsted amount of 08/07/2018
$711.94 for Zeny Heat Press Machine Pro 6 in 1 from Brian
in the amount of $264.99 or Lego Mindstorms Lewis to Traci
Education EV3 Core Set in the amount of McDowell
$411.95 or RCA Voyager 7" 16GB Tablet
Android 6.0 in the amount of $35.00 ($500 was
issued from FY 2017/18 Budget)
08/10/18 Polce Connections Councilman Polce authorized the designation of Email dated $1,435.84 $4,507.78 $20,492.22
Community $1435.84 of his community enhancement funds 08/06/18 from
Support to Connections Community Support Programs Tanner Polce
Programs, Inc. and Health Management Associates for their and Traci
Healthy Neighborhoods Paramedicine Project. McDowell and
an email dated
08/03/18 from
Cheryl Heiks
director of
Health and
Policy and
Advocacy to
Tanner Polce
10/11/18 Hare Modern Maturity Councilman Hare authorized the designation of Email dated $500.00 $5,007.78 $19,992.22
Center $500.00 of his community enhancement funds 10/11/18 from
to Modern Maturity Center to be used for the W illiam Hare
remodeling of the showers for their pool to to Janella
make them safer for their clients Tauchus and a
letter dated
10/05/18 from
Carolyn
Fredricks,
President and
CEO of the
Modern
Maturity Center
to W illiam
Hare
11/01/18 Polce Parkland Councilman Polce authorized the designation of Email from $1,064.00 $6,071.78 $18,928.22
Reserve - $1,064.00 of his community enhancement funds Donna Mitchell
Cranberry Run to the Parkland Reserve to be earmarked for dated
HOA Cranberry Run HOA for playground equipment 11/012018 and
an email from
Tanner Polce
to Janella
Tauchus dated
12/12/18
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11/01/18 Lindell Parkland Councilman Lindell authorized the designation Email from $1,500.00 $7,571.78 $17,428.22
Reserve - of $1,500.00 of his community enhancement Donna Mitchell
Cranberry Run funds to the Parkland Reserve to be earmarked dated
HOA for Cranberry Run HOA for playground 11/012018 and
equipment an email from
Matt Lindell to
Janella
Tauchus dated
12/12/18
11/07/18 Cole Capital School Councilman Cole authorized the designation of Email dated $484.72 $8,056.50 $16,943.50
District - Central $484.72 of his community enhancement funds 11/07/18 from
Middle School to Capital School District - Central Middle Scott Cole to
School for their Milkweed Project - Phase 1: Traci
Butterfly and Nectar Species Garden McDowell and
a letter dated
10/31/18 from
Ms. Shan
Green,
Principal of
Central Middle
School to Mr.
Cole
11/14/18 Anderson Central Councilman Anderson authorized $400 of his Email dated $400.00 $8,456.50 $16,543.50
Delaware community enhancement funds to the Central 11/13/18 from
National Delaware NAACP to be used for the November David
Association for 20, 2018 4th Annual Community, Family and Anderson and
the Fellowship Dinner - Feeding the Homeless a letter from La
Advancement of (Original check was sent back to the Clerk's Mar Gunn,
Colored People Office, spoke with Mr. Anderson on 01/03/2019 President of
(NAACP) and stated he will pick up on Friday 01/04/2019 Central
for delivery to Mr. Gunn) Delaware
NAACP dated
10/31/18
11/16/18 Lewis Dover Police Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Email dated $500.00 $8,956.50 $16,043.50
Department's $500 of his community enhancement funds to 11/14/18 from
Holiday Hero the Dover Police Department's Holiday Heroes Brian Lewis to
Program Program Traci
McDowell and
a letter from
M/Cpl. Mark
Hoffman
recieved on
11/16/18
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11/16/18 Lewis Maranatha Life Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Letter from Mr. $1,000.00 $9,956.50 $15,043.50
Changing $1000 of his community enhancement funds to Ennio
Church (MLCC) the Maranatha Life Changing Church for Emmanuel,
Administrative/Personnel @ $65.00; MLCC Director
Educational Materials @ $145.00; Supplies @ of
$320.87; Printing and Copy Expenses @ Development,
$97.43; Facility Cost @ $100.00; and Proper Ennio
Signage @ $271.70; total @ $1000.00 Zaragoza,
Lead Pastor,
Dr. Maribell
Garcia, Lead
Pastor, and
Teresa Mojica,
Finacial Officer
recieved
11/16/18
11/20/18 Neil Lewis Sacks Councilman Neil authorized the designation of Email dated $560.00 $10,516.50 $14,483.50
and Polytech $560 of his community enhancement funds to 11/18/18 from
(W ild Meadows) the W ild Meadows CPR/AED Instructor Training Fred Neil to
and Certification Program for the class tuition Traci
for two (2) members @ $250.00; total $500; and McDowell and
two (2) American Heart Association Pre-online email from Joe
classes to verify elegibility @ $30.00 each; total Danner to Fred
@ $60.00; total @ $560.00 Neil dated
11/17/18
11/26/18 Lewis Inner City Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Email dated $500.00 $11,016.50 $13,983.50
Cultural $500.00 of his community enhancement funds 11/20/18 from
to the Inner City Cultural League, Sankofa Brian Lewis to
Cultural Arts Center for their All City Music Denise Devine
Group/Program - Stipend for Local Musician and a letter
from Reuben
Salters to
Brian Lewis
12/06/18 Lewis Delaware Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Email dated $288.06 $11,304.56 $13,695.44
Multicultural and $288.06 of his community enhancment funds to 12/06/18 from
Civic the Delaware Multicultural and Civic Brian Lewis to
Organization Organization (DEMCO, Inc.) to be used for a Denise Devine
(DEMCO, Inc.) TruBind Coil-Binding Machine @ $168.13 and and a letter
Graphing Calculator @ $49.99 total @ $218.12 from Ms. Linda
(Councilman Lewis authorized the use of his D. Hackett, Sr.
remaining balance) V.P. of
DEMCO, Inc.
dated 12/04/18
12/13/18 Slavin Parkland Councilman Slavin authorized the designation Email from Tim $436.00 $11,740.56 $13,259.44
Reserve - of $436.00.00 of his community enhancement Slavin to
Cranberry Run funds to the Parkland Reserve to be earmarked Donna Mitchell
HOA for Cranberry Run HOA for playground (CC: City
equipment Clerks Office)
dated 12/06/18
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12/13/18 Anderson Maranatha Life Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $340.00 $12,080.56 $12,919.44
Changing designation of $340.00 of his community David
Church (MLCC) enhancement funds to Maranatha Life Anderson to
- Hopes and Changing Church (MLCC) - Hopes and Dreams City Clerk's
Dreams Mental Mental Health Parnerships and for ink @ $35 a Office dated
Health month (total $420); paper @ $57.31 a carton 12/10/18 and
Partnerships (total $343.86); pens, highlighters, pencils and letter from
other supplies @ $70.14; total cost of project @ Ennio
$834.00 (Tricia Hill at MLCC requested check to Emmanuel and
be made out to Maranatha Life Changing Tricia Hill
Church, 1235 E. Division Street, Dover, DE dated 12/10/18
19901)
01/14/19 Cole Friends of Dover Councilman Cole authorized the designation of Email from $1,000.00 $13,080.56 $11,919.44
Library $1,000.00 of his community enhancement funds Scott Cole to
to the Friends of Dover Library for the Little Free Janella
Libraries in City Parks Tauchus, CC
CIty Clerk's
Office dated
01/14/19 and
memo from
Margie Cyr
dated 01/11/19
01/14/19 Hare Friends of Dover Councilman Hare authorized the designation of Email from $1,000.00 $14,080.56 $10,919.44
Library $1,000.00 of his community enhancement funds W illiam Hare
to the Friends of Dover Library for the Little Free to Janella
Libraries in City Parks Tauchus dated
01/14/19
01/14/19 Neil Friends of Dover Councilman Neil authorized the designation of Email from $1,000.00 $15,080.56 $9,919.44
Library $1,000.00 of his community enhancement funds Fred Neil to
to the Friends of Dover Library for the Little Free Janella
Libraries in City Parks Tauchus dated
01/14/19
01/14/19 Lindell Friends of Dover Councilman Lindell authorized the designation Email from $500.00 $15,580.56 $9,419.44
Library of $500.00 of his community enhancement Matt Lindell to
funds to the Friends of Dover Library for the Margie Cyr,
Little Free Libraries in City Parks Yvonne
Martine, Cc'd
Donna
Mitchell, City
Clerk's Office,
Kirby Hudson
and Michelle
Hughes
$15,580.56 $9,419.44
$15,580.56 $9,419.44
$15,580.56 $9,419.44
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Budgeted District Council YTD Expenditures Balance
Amount Sponsor
$5,000.00 At-Large Slavin $1,436.00 $3,564.00
$2,500.00 1st District Lindell $2,000.00 $500.00
$2,500.00 1st District Polce $2,499.84 $0.16
$2,500.00 2nd District Hare $1,600.00 $900.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Lewis $2,500.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Cole $1,484.72 $1,015.28
$2,500.00 3rd District Neil $1,560.00 $940.00
$2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,500.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 4th District Sudler $2,500.00
TOTAL $15,580.56 $9,419.44
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
FEBRUARY 2019
Page 64
Average Disconnects
87
55 53 51 51 52 50 52 50 51 52 51 55
45 46 43 44 42 44 40 43
31 33 36 29
25
Series1 Series2
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Work Orders Processed
Finals * Initials * Check Reads * Verify Off * Medicals * Misc.
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
FEB-18 MAR-18 APR-18 MAY-18 JUN-18 JUL-18 AUG-18 SEP-18 OCT-18 NOV-18 DEC-18 JAN-19 FEB-19
Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb-
18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19
Series1 1,567 1,676 1,738 1,580 1,795 1,962 2,116 1,539 1,790 1,614 1,432 1503 1,380
Payment Agreements / Extensions
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb-
18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19
Series1 740 522 441 452 410 483 562 465 570 395 527 541 510
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
Drive-Thru Over the Mail, Drop
Credit Cards Bank Drafts
Window Counter Box
2019 YTD 15,630 31,998 135,318 1,645 15,214
2018 YTD 15,815 34,803 129,941 1,632 14,621
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
June 17 70,081 Services
June 17 155.81
July 17 79,883 Feb 17 1 2 Feb 17 31
July 17 162.88
Aug 17 74,534 Mar 17 4 160 Mar 17 15
Aug 17 157.18
Apr 17 4 114 Apr 17 58
Sept 17 137.01 Sept 17 64,235
May 17 5 148 May 17 58
Oct 17 129.11 Oct 17 59,890
June 17 7 3084 June 17 25
Nov 17 98.13 Nov 17 56,552
July 17 19 2556 July 17 90
Dec 17 108.57 Dec 17 62,992 Aug 17 8 1466 Aug 17 24
Jan 18 116.70 Jan 18 67,204 Sept 17 2 1094 Sept 17 31
Feb 18 55,759 Oct 17 5 2311 Oct 17 83
Feb 18 106.55 Nov 17 7 176 Nov 17 41
Mar 18 101.78 Mar 18 61,286 Dec 17 2 261 Dec 17 25
Apr 18 100.68 Apr 18 55,574 Jan 18 4 263 Jan 18 17
May 18 63,188 Feb 18 1 32 Feb 18 89
May 18 127.43
Mar 18 29 3635 Mar 18 52
June 18 146.76 June 18 68,290
Apr 18 6 521 Apr 18 48
July 18 160.51 July 18 78,686 May 18 5 301 May 18 46
Aug 18 165.16 Aug 18 82,843 June 18 9 315 June 18 18
Sep 18 70,142 July 18 3 972 July 18 34
Sep 18 160.41
Aug 18 4 87 Aug 18 81
Oct 18 134.70 Oct 18 61,417
Sep 18 5 1331 Sep 18 43
Nov 18 102.85 Nov 18 57,164 Oct 18 4 123 Oct 18 47
Dec 18 60,284 Nov 18 6 46 Nov 18 69
Dec 18 102.40
Dec 18 5 5 Dec 18 11
Jan 19 117.57 Jan 19 65,342
Jan 19 1 1 Jan 19 29
Feb 19 111.72 Feb 19 57,306 Feb 19 1 3 Feb 19 23
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be
measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index.
FY 19 YTD FY 18 FY 17
41.46 152 27.58
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
1 29 30 Minutes 32.03 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES FEB 19 FEB 18 FY19 YTD
Tree Trimming 241 382 2565
Number of Oil Releases 0 1 1
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 1
New Services 23 89 294
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Fleet & Facilities Mgmt. Monthly Report
FEBRUARY 2019
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 42 Number of Tire Repairs: 15 Number of Road Repairs: 7
Other Work Orders: 73 Repair Hours: 310.3 Road Repair Hours: 13.5
Total Work Orders: 115 Fabrication Hours: 2 Misc. Hours: -59.05
PM Hours: 116.75
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 30
# Of Scheduled PM’s: Completed: 18
Major Program Updates
FEBRUARY FEBRUARY
MEASURE 2019 2018 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance -
Scheduled Preventative
18 out of 30 14 out of 34
Maintenance appointments 18.82 %
60 0 % 41.18 %
being kept (Quantity and
Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
17 out of 19 21 out of 21
completed within 5 days -10.53 %
89.47 % 100%
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work
2 out of 2
orders completed within 2 1 out of 1
100 % 0%
days (Quantity and 100 %
Percentage)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
February 2019
Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Total
Category 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19
Caucasian* 290 293 293 292 291 287 291 293 289 286 285 289 290 n/a
Minorities* 77 77 77 77 76 76 77 80 82 81 80 80 80 n/a
Hired 3 5 1 2 1 1 6 10 3 1 1 6 3 43
Terminated/Resigned/ 0 5 2 3 1 5 1 3 6 5 3 2 1 37
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 0 4 2 1 0 2 0 0 2 1 2 1 0 15
Jobs Posted 3 3 3 6 3 1 3 2 18 2 4 7 4 59
Workers Comp. 3 4 2 1 3 2 1 4 1 3 2 4 1 31
Injuries
Workers Comp. Hours 75 199 261 153 250 199 11 61 124 40 69 113 77 1632
*340 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 30 (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 17 Library, 1 Customer Service, 7 Police Department)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Position Hired: Relief Fire Dispatcher, Office Assistant II (Inspections), Substation Tech I
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Library Assistant II
Transferred/Promoted:
Positions on Terminal Leave: Customer Service Representative II – April, Police Officer - July
Recruitment Information (February)
Position Total Female Male Unkn Black White Asian/ Amer Two/ Unkn In Out Unkn *
Pacific Indian/ More Dover Dover
Island Alaskan
Native
Arborist 17 1 12 4 5 5 - - 1 6 5 11 1
Civil Engineer 17 - 4 13 - 2 2 - - 13 - 16 1
FT Library Asst PT 1 1 - - - 1 - - - - 1 - -
Storekeeper /Buyer 21 12 7 2 5 9 2 1 2 2 10 10 1
Motor Equipment
Operator I 9 - 5 4 1 3 - - 1 4 2 7 -
(Water/Wastewater)
Utility Maintenance
Mechanic I
(Water/Wastewater) 7 1 3 3 1 3 - - - 3 2 5 -
*Resumes come from indeed do no list always list city
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
Recruiting by Dept. 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19
Electric 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 6 5
Public Works 9 6 6 6 6 8 8 10 9 10 11 11 11
Police 4.5 3 3 3.5 4.5 6.5 4 0.5 2.5 2.5 3 4 4
All Other Departments 6.5 7 7 6.5 6.5 7 8 10.5 12 12.5 11.5 6 7
Totals 27 23 23 24 25 29.5 28 29 31.5 33 33.5 27 27
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
Electric: Lineman 1st Class (2), Lineman 2nd class, (2) Groundworker, Electric Meter Technician Crew Leader
Public Works: Civil Engineer, (2) Motor Equipment Operator I (Water); (2) Utility Maintenance Mechanic I (Wastewater), Water Treatment Plant
Operator I, Supervisor of Sanitation Division, Arborist, Gardener, Motor Equipment Operator I (Sanitation), Motor Equipment Operator II (Night Street
Sweeper);
Police: 2 Cadet, Parking Enforcement Officer, Police Officer (2)
All Other Departments: Central Service Director, Accountant II, Customer Service Clerk I (part-time); Library Assistant (PT), Librarian II (HYS), Assistant
City Manager, Fleet Service Coordinator, Store Keeper/Buyer I
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Turnover Statistics
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 .82
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 .57 .28 .54 1.92 1.36 .27
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 .54
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 0
Other - - - - - - - 1.65 .54 0
2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented; 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total Number of Employees Separating from 21 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 38 3
Service
Average Number of Full-time Employees 362 356 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 340
Average Number of Part-time Employees 16 15 12 14 18 24 28 28 28 30
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
Workers Compensation Cost CY 2019
$3
Department
$1
$3
$1
$7
$18
$3
$44
$6
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total: $86,000
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Service Requests Resolved
70 63 65
60 55
47 47
50
41 39 41
38 36 38
40 33
29 29 31 29
30 26 26
21
20
10
0
Series1 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19
Series2
Programming Requests Completed
50 46 46
41 41
34 34 34 34 39 38
40 32 32
31 31 28 31 32
29 29 27
30 24 24 24 25
21 21
20
10
0
Series1 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19
Series2
Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
35,000
30,000
25,000
28,232 27,702 30,971
Pages Viewed
27,108 27,006 24,901 25,808
26,767 25,155 27,304 24,783 26,784
20,000
19,305
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19
Noteworty:
Munis Financials purchasing process is going well
Continuing to do spot training and open labs with Munis end users
City computers (most) were infected with Malware.
Malware first reported to IT on 2/8/19. Immediately contacted McAfee and began system scanning
By 2/11/19, it was determined to be widespread and not contained. Engaged with the following:
Inacom to contain virus and prevent further spreading
McAfee to set more restrictive rules to catch malware
Conner-Strong cybersecurity insurance carrier
Mullen Legal group for legal assistance related to malware
CrowdStrike for remediation and analysis. Analysis continues.
Tyler ERP Phase 2 is in full swing and on schedule.
Tyler ERP Phase 3 is in full swing and on schedule.
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February 2019
Monthly Report
Highlighted Special Events & Attendance:
Frederick Douglass & the Fight for Literacy 25
Celebrate the Arts: The Art of African Drummers 45
Memories of How Dover Desegregated 95
"In Harmony....": Sankofa Steel Drummers 35
Total Items Checked Out: 29,072 Programs: Offered Attended
E-books: 3,053
Adult 69 891
New Library Cards: 347 Teen 26 163
Children 41 848
Library Card Holders: 31,694 Job Center 29 136
Service Area
Population: 62,527
Passport
247
Library Visitors: 24,885 Services:
Income
$9,704.50
Received:
Meeting Rooms Usage: 818
Computer Users: 3,748
Wireless Users: NOT AVAILABLE
Items Loaned to/Received
from Other Libraries: 6,614
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Parks & Recreation February
Monthly Report
Parks & Recrea on Highlights
Master Planning for Dover Park. Work con nues on vegeta on removal. Site lines have greatly improved
throughout the park. Staff con nues to work on the master plan.
Schu e Park Master Plan. Duffield Associates is 90% completed on the regrading design. We an cipate their
final report in the near future. Two mul purpose fields are being proposed with the design.
Small Park Improvements ‐ The Silver Lake Bollards have been installed. Staff con nues to work on the Small Park
Improvement projects.
Staff Training ‐ Sherwanda Rachal‐Speaks successfully completed the Basic Life Support/ BLS Provider cer fica on
course held at the Delaware State Fire School on February 7.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommi ee ‐ Met on February 5. They discussed the Bank Lane Feasibility Study, pedestrian issues related
to marked crossed walks, canceling the Dover Duathlon, Bike Month events for May and the Dover Treasure Hunt walking event.
Members were reminded mee ngs must be kept on track and limited to one hour.
Silver Lake Commission ‐ The Mayor’s appointment of Marie Kozel and Michael Lewis was finalized. The commission’s next
regularly mee ng is set for March 13, 2019.
February 2019 - John W. Pi s Recrea on Center
FEB 19 FYTD 19 FEB 18 FYTD 18
Open Gym 308 2,041 297 2,283
Fitness Classes 150 748 57 605
Sports Classes 393 761 403 1,060
Mee ngs, Rentals,
200 6,592 365 3,082
Events
Enrichment Classes 31 281 0 143
February (indoor) League
Programming Par cipant Count
Recreation Revenue Breakdown Ac vity
Par ci-
pants
Spectators Loca on
Youth Basketball 2,087 1,976 Gymnasium
FY18
MS Field Hockey 352 694 Gymnasium
HS Field Hockey 648 1,244 Gymnasium
CoEd Field Hock‐
174 78 Gymnasium
ey
Womens Field
508 1,244 Gymnasium
Hockey
Field Hockey
69 75 Gymnasium
Clinic
February 2018 FY18
February 2019 FY19 3 v 3 Girls
General Recrea on $767.00 84 72 Gymnasium
General Recrea on $1,642.05 Basketball
Sports $510.00
Sports $20.00 Girls Lacrosse
Trips $768.00 111 3 Gymnasium
Trips $1,340.00 Clinic
Leagues $3,910.00
Leagues $1,610.00 High School Girls
Building & Field Rentals $280.00 76 42 Gymnasium
Park Rentals/Permits $320.00 Lacrosse League
Camps $670.00
Youth Connec ons/CSW $950.40 Youth Indoor
Youth Connec ons/CSW $2,426.00 168 252 Gymnasium
Soccer
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PUBLIC WORKS
Construction Inspection
Subdivisions Site Development
The following required inspection services The following required inspection services
Seskinore Court The Grande, Building 4
Chestnut Grove Chesapeake Utilities Dover Campus
Clearview Meadows Eden Hill Medical Center
Eden Hill Century Engineering Building
Nottingham Meadows Leander Lakes
Patriot Village Eden Hill Commercial Center
Tall Pines Blue Hen Apartments
The Arbors Enterprise Business Park
Modern Maturity Center
MRMS Building
Capital Station
Dunkin Donuts
90 Saulsbury Road
Sanitation
Monthly Total Refuse Sanitation Hours
(Tons) 600
520
503
1200.00 500 456
1000.00
400
800.00
298 317
600.00
300
400.00
200.00 200 152
0.00
Feb 18
100
March 18
April 18
May 18
June 18
July 18
Aug 18
Sept 18
Oct 18
Nov 18
Dec 18
Jan 19 0
Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash
Feb 19
Collection Collection
Bulk Rear Loaders Automated FEB 19 FEB 18
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Sanitation FEBRUARY 19 FYTD 19 FEBRUARY 18 FYTD 18
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 155 1,539 162 1,607
Total Tonnage to DSWA 807 8,455 854 8,520
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 27 291 45 484
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 1 47 0 0
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 22 308 25 172
CURBSIDE RECYCLING STATS MONTHLY TOTAL # OF
TOTAL # OF ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
CANS
COLLECTED
February 2019 19,180 9590 228,440 11.91
Streets FEBRUARY 19 FYTD 19 FEBRUARY 18 FYTD 18
Signed Installed 5 48 1 50
Signs Repaired 13 75 9 41
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 20 98 0 839
New Post Installed 6 33 10 27
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 5 9 11 12
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 17 36 59 67
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (LF) 17 18 0 7
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 5 8 0 3
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 0 0 6
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 0 0 12
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 35 111 25 53
Concrete Work (Hrs) 10 39 9 16
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 2 6 0 3
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 1 0 0
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 17 57 3 22
Street Sweeping (Miles) 0 1,513 1545 3,511
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 0 182 116 351
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 0 10,546 50 11,100
Leaf Collection (Miles) 0 5,726 52 5,771
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GROUNDS
Work Orders
Total Work Orders = 6 General = 2 Arborist = 4
Arborist Crew FEBRUARY 19 FEBRUARY 18
Trees Trimmed 71 30
Trees Removed 4 20
Stumps Removed 12 18
Trees Planted 1 0
Root Pruning 3 0
Arborist Crew
Tree crews finished trimming alleys.
Beautification Crew
Delivered plants to greenhouse.
Delivered soil to greenhouse.
Assisted tree crews.
Mowing Crew
Assisted tree crew on alley trimming
Assisted tree crew on tree removals and trimming.
Litter Removal
Litter is being picked up on City properties as per the weekly schedule.
Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks.
Miscellaneous
Supplied Grounds personnel to help Sanitation. (4 Days)
Cleared snow route for 4 different snow storms.
Christmas trees removed from Silver Lake.
Hauled Peace sign back to warehouse.
Root pruned three locations for Street Division.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
City Clerk's Office Created a District 2 Polling Place Locator Web App.
Other Created a Joint Dover FD/Dover AFB response area layer. Created two 16"x24" maps
of the joint Dover Fire/Dover AFB Fire company area. Printed out two copies of each
and provided PDFs.
Public Works Create an excel workbook with water and sewer data.
Public Works Joined all new MS4 data to their related tables. Also updated the Public Works
view to display the new data.
Jan 18 Feb 18 March 18 April 18 May 18 June 18 July 18
Total Water Prod. 150,207,000 135,361,000 146,460,000 138,387,000 129,854,000 133,475,000 164,472,000
Billed Consumpt. 127,083,000 134,942,000 123,994,000 138,221,000 110,219,000 115,304,000 115,304,000
Total Flow To County 137,422,000 123,368,000 157,050,000 143,889,000 186,816,000 170,623,000 171,703,000
City Readings 143,955,874 132,879,690 143,858,810 140,530,063 178,798,232 178,748,559 150,646,638
Aug 18 Sept 18 Oct 18 Nov 18 Dec 18 Jan 19 Feb 19
Total Water Prod. 199,107,000 176,819,000 173,728,000 140,751,000 138,024,000 134,672,000 130,000,000
Billed Consumpt. 166,399,000 186,664,000 155,467,000 140,980,000 125,169,000 126,033,000 124,038,000
Total Flow To County 138,711,000 156,820,000 200,523,000 179,740,000 219,743,000 176,479,000 172,258,000
City Readings 146,729,718 149,355,651 170,345,034 151,542,297 146,223,823 171,039,226 145,263,284
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ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates FEBRUARY 19 FEBRUARY 18 DIFF FY19 YTD FY18 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 0 0 0
Water Quality Complaints 0 4 -4 62 66
Plan Review Completed Within 30
days of Submission 9 4 +5 49 58
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task FEBRUARY 19 FEBRUARY 18 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 4,642,857 4,834,321 3,274,043,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30
minutes) 15 16 17
Water Mains Repaired 4 0 13
Water Service Lines Repaired 2 4 14
Wastewater Mains Repaired 1 1 1
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 7 2 14
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 47,323 11,804 407,948
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 87 474 7,888
Sewer Manholes Cleaned 214 59 1,937
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,839 1,839 1,839
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 13,514 12,726 13,514
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
FEBRUARY 2019
Planning & Inspections Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention
Dover continues to enjoy healthy growth in housing, retail, health care and gen-
eral business categories although there are some signs that the pace might be
slowing. Commercial construction continues especially strong with over
$3,700,000 in permit values during the month. Building Permits were issued for
renovation activities at the Brandywine Valley SPCA on Horsepond Road, reno-
vations of a tenant space in Dover Mall, tenant fit-out of 201 W. Loockerman
Street, the Pool for The Grande Clubhouse at 90 Saulsbury Road, and office
building renovations at 801 Silver Lake Boulevard. A Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy were issued for Protective Properties, LLC at 151 Garrison Oak
Drive in the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Park.
February saw the addition of new single family units throughout the City (92
permits for new homes issued FY19 from July to date). Code enforcement re-
mains a priority activity, with 148 cases opened in February. Two residences
were declared as dangerous buildings and are moving toward City Council con-
sideration and possible demolition.
Comprehensive Plan 2019 revision activities continue with Preliminary Drafts of
Goals and Recommendations, Land Development Plan Maps and Annexation
Plan Maps released and intergovernmental coordination activities with adjacent
municipalities well underway. An update for City Council is scheduled for April.
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
Advantech—151 Garrison Oak Drive
338 Bluecoat St - Clearview Meadows
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
Habitat for Humanity - 138 Cherry St.
317 Bluecoat St — Clearview Meadows
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Planning & Inspection Revenues
FY2019 Actual
Revenue Stream FY2019 Budget (YTD) February % of Budget
Business License $1,470,000 $ 1,423,985 97%
MH/Trailer License $19,000 $ 16,683 88%
Building Permits $800,000 $ 363,438 45%
Cert. of Occupancy $16,000 $ 11,325 71%
Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 21,065 84%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 12,280 88%
Plumbing/Heating/ $115,000 $ 98,104 85%
Rental Inspection $437,000 $ 335,488 77%
Miscellaneous $30,000 $ 19,709 66%
Fire Protection $70,000 $ 54,458 78%
Code Enforcement $35,000 $ 20,549 59%
Vacant Building $250,000 $ 112,674 45%
Total P&I Revenue $3,281,000 $ 2,489,758 76%
28-Feb-19
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
• Fire Marshals Jason Osika, Matthew Brown and Maria Quinones attended Solution to Emergency Com-
munication Systems training on February 4, 2019 at University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware.
• Kristen Mullaney attended in-house ERP Tyler Training on February 14, 2019 and February 28, 2019 for
Cashiering and Review Session.
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building
Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. For February 2019, Planning Staff was
involved with review of 41 Permits and 5 Certificates of Occupancy. This results in a 2019 calendar year-to-
date total of 105 Permits and Certificates of Occupancy (2018 calendar year-to-date total of 161 Permits and
COs compared to 114 for 2017). Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental
Dwelling Permits.
February 2019 (FY19) TOTAL FOR FY19
New Home Permits Issued 10 92
Value of Commercial Projects $3,702,250.00 $20,652,202.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees $1,031.00 $12,463.50
Waived)
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus on the various implementation items identified in the 2008
Comprehensive Plan as amended.
• The Planning Office continues to be involved in the Restoring Central Dover Community
Plan implementation.
• Planning Staff continues Dover’s Downtown Development District program management.
In December 2018, a Request for Amendment of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended
was received seeking to amend Map 12-1: Land Development Plan regarding the land use
classification for a property on Commerce Way (MI-19-02) in anticipation of rezoning the
property. The Amendment Request was discussed at the PLUS Review Meeting on January
23, 2019. In February, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Amendment
Request for a change in the Land Use Classification from Residential Medium Density to In-
dustrial & Public Utilities. The final review and hearing at City Council will occur in March.
2019 Comprehensive Plan
The Planning Office continues the planning and research necessary for the update of the 2008
Comprehensive Plan. Project information and Preliminary Draft documents and maps are
available on the Comprehensive Plan website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-
comprehensive-plan Planning Staff continues to focus on drafting of the plan text and other
internal reviews. An intergovernmental meeting was held with the Town of Camden to dis-
cuss comprehensive plan efforts in both jurisdictions. Preliminary Draft #2A Goals & Rec-
ommendations was completed on February 28, 2019 and will be distributed for review.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
• Construction activities continue at several multi-family residential projects including Le-
ander Lakes Apartments (S-12-18).
• There is residential construction activity continuing with permits issued this month in
Clearview Meadows PND, Village of Westover PND, Patriot Village, and several lots
in other areas of the City.
• Certificates of Occupancy were issued to the following: three (3) one-family detached
dwelling units in Clearview Meadows and one (1) one-family detached dwelling units on
Cherry Street.
• Building Permits were issued for renovation activities at the Brandywine Valley SPCA on
Horsepond Road, renovations of a tenant space in Dover Mall, tenant fit-out of 201 W.
Loockerman Street, the Pool for The Grande Clubhouse at 90 Saulsbury Road, and office
building renovations at 801 Silver Lake Boulevard.
• A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy were issued for Protective Properties, LLC
(Advantech) at 151 Garrison Oak Drive in the Garrison Oak Business and Technology
Park (S-16-24).
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on February 19, 2019. The next Planning Commission
meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2019. The following applications were considered:
• SB-18-01 Minor Subdivision Plan for 747 North DuPont Highway -The Planning Commission grant-
ed approval of a request for one year extension for Minor Subdivision Plan Application SB-18-01 to
permit the subdivision of a 25.01 +/- acre parcel into: Lot 1 of 10.007 acres and Lot 2 of 15.004 acres.
• AX-19-01 Lands of NewWind Properties 2920 LLC at 2920 N. DuPont Highway –The Planning
Commission took action to recommend approval to City Council of an Annexation Request and Re-
zoning Request for a parcel of land totaling 0.57 acres +/- (25,000 SF) located at 2920 North DuPont
Highway, Dover. The property is currently zoned BG (General Business Zone) in Kent County. The
proposed zoning is C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The property is located on the east side of
North DuPont Highway and adjacent to the north side of Maxwell Street. The annexation category
according to Dover’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan is Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas and
the land use designation is Commercial.
• MI-19-02 Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2019 – The Planning Commission took action to recom-
mend approval to City Council of an Amendment to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. The
Amendment is for Consideration of Amendment to Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map. The Re-
quest for a 22.967-acre parcel located on the north side of Commerce Way is to revise the Land Use
Classification from Residential High Density to Industrial and Public Utilities. The area to be revised
consists of 13.967 acres as the remaining area of 9.00 acres currently has the Land Use Classification
of Industrial and Public Utilities.
• Z-19-01 Lands of H & M Properties, LLC on Commerce Way – The Planning Commission took ac-
tion to recommend approval to City Council for a rezoning application for a 22.967 acre +/- parcel.
The property is zoned RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing
Zone). The proposed zoning is IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone) for the entire parcel.
• Z-19-02 Lands of Wesley College at 45 South State Street – The Planning Commission took action
to recommend approval to City Council for a rezoning application for a two (2) parcels of land total-
ing 0.81 acres +/- located at 45 South State Street from RGO/H to IO/H.
• Z-19-03 Lands of Schreppler at 157 Roosevelt Avenue – The Planning Commission took action to
recommend approval to City Council for a rezoning application for 1.641 acres +/- parcel of land lo-
cated at 157 Roosevelt Avenue from R-8 to RG-2.
• S-19-01 Tommy Car Wash at 656 North DuPont Highway –The Planning Commission moved to ta-
ble the Site Development Plan Application regarding the construction of a new 5,194 SF Car Wash
structure and accompanying site improvements until the legal concerns that were raised have been
reviewed. It was postponed to the March Planning Commission meeting.
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Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment did not meet on February 20, 2019. The next Board of Adjustment meeting is
scheduled for March 20, 2019.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission met on February 21, 2019. The next Historic District Commission meeting
is scheduled for March 21, 2019. There was a presentation on Downtown Mural Project from the Design
Committee of the Downtown Dover Partnership including consultation regarding preparation of the South
Bradford Street elevation (east wall) of 110-113 W. Loockerman Street owned by Harrington Center City
LLC.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY18 Projects
Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers who purchase
affordable housing in the City of Dover. Three families have purchased homes in the City and two (2)
families are scheduled for closing in late March and early April.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. This project is underway.
Connections Community Support Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide rapid re-housing/rental assistance services for homeless households
within the City. Three families were issued motel vouchers issued for November through to assist the
homeless as well.
Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Programs
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner-occupied housing in the City that is in violation
of the City’s Housing Code and complete emergency home repairs to eliminate housing conditions that
threaten the health and safety of low-income homeowners. One (1) single family home has been re-
habbed, and emergency home repairs have been completed on four (4) single family homes.
Habitat for Humanity
CDBG funds will be used to complete exterior renovations to existing owner-occupied homes in the Re-
storing Central Dover Revitalization area. One single family home has been renovated.
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Code Enforcement Activity—February 2019
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD (July current month YTD
2018 to
June 2019)
No valid Rental Permit 0 15 0% 80%
No valid Building Permit 2 35 50% 73%
Tall grass and weeds 0 200 0% 57%
Unregistered vehicle 17 93 82% 78%
Abandoned vehicle 7 31 100% 80%
Annual Housing Inspection 60 261 73% 75%
Property Maintenance – 26 161 93% 69%
Exterior
Electric Termination 4 61 100% 95%
Dover Code of Ordinances 31 184 81% 74%
Zoning 1 12 0% 80%
Total Cases Opened 148 1053
Total # of Inspections For 284
Month
Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
938 Shank Road—Condemned as unfit for human occupancy in October of 2018. A lien search
has been ordered and City Staff is moving forward with taking the property to Council as a dan-
gerous building.
33 S. Queen Street—Lien search requested. Condemned as unfit for human occupancy due to the
numerous code violations. Staff is moving forward with taking the property to Council as a dan-
gerous building.
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
July 2017—
July 2018–
Current June 2019 February 2018 June 2018
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued FEB (2019) FEB (2018)
FY 19 FYTD 19 FY18 FYTD 18
Administrative Permit
2 17 2 25
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 26 234 18 223
Building Permits
12 167 18 214
Demolition Permits
1 14 2 23
Fence Permits 11 88 5 77
Fire Prevention Permits 6 49 8 88
Mechanical Permits
49 341 93 487
Plumbing Permits
27 356 69 469
Sign Permits 5 103 13 112
Swimming Pool Permits
1 6 1 4
Subtotal 1375 1722
Business Licenses 30 2084 20 2119
Merchant Licenses
2 367 1 376
Contractor Licenses
21 1185 29 1169
Subtotal 3636 3664
Lodging House Licenses
25 51 2 45
Public Occupancy
137 423 80 387
Rental Dwelling 1383 2936 937 2903
Subtotal 3410 3335
Manufactured Homes
2 350 1 363
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections FEB (2019) FEB (2018)
FY 19 FYTD 19 FY18 FYTD 18
Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings)
315 3333 806 4160
Plumbing/Mechanical
422 4589 1016 5125
Certificate of Occupancy 5 158 30 200
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated four (4)
incidents during the month of February includ-
ing a large fire loss at 309 MacArthur Dr and 65
Chatham Ct.
We have sent out notices and started church in-
spection along with monthly daycare inspec-
tions.
Staff attended three different training sessions
as well.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 16 114 157
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 56 445 676
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 19 373 220
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 3 69 98
Meetings & Walk Through 14 139 150
Fire Plan Review & DAC 10 79 127
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental 2 totaling $85,000 15 totaling $183,750 21 totaling $201,600
Undetermined 1 totaling $99,000 13 totaling $429,001 4 totaling $2,542,500
Incendiary 1 totaling $1,500 9 totaling $15,100 18 totaling $284,002
Arrest Made with DPD 0 2 1
Investigation Time 10 hours 74 hours 126 hours
Injuries 0 0 1
Deaths 0 0 0
Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Marvin C. Mailey 400 South Queen Street
Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
Fax: 302-672-1842
April 22, 2019
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Member of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of
February 2019:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through February 28, 2019 numbered 6,023 this is a decrease of 870
complaints over the same period last year.
8,000 6,610 6,893
6,564
6,023
6,000 5,167
4,000
2,000
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
20
15
15
10
10
5
5 2 3 2 2
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
0
Burglary Robbery Rape Homicide Sudden Death
Cases Reported in February Cases Cleared In February Cases Cleared from Previous Months
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DRUGS, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME (DVOC) AND STREET CRIMES SECTION SEIZURES
Along with the drug seizures below, the units also recovered $31,962.00 USD and 198.87 grams/doses of
miscellaneous other drugs during the month of February.
1,000.00 799.70
500.00 203.5
133.7
5 13.222
0.00
Marijuana Cocaine Ecstasy (Doses) Prescription Heroin
Pills (Doses)
GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
3
2
2
1 1
1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU
HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING
COMMUNITY POLICING CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0 CADETS CONTACTS
ASSIST OTHER 28 PARKING 53
WARRANTS ON FILE 0 SMOKING 3
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 0 OPEN CONTAINER 22
PARKING DCO’S 0 LOUD NOISE 0
LOUD MUSIC 0 OTHER DCO’s 12
MISCELLANEOUS DCO’S 0 PROPERTY CHECKS 68
PARKING COMPLAINTS 0 BUSINESS CONTACTS 178
PEDDLER 0 LIBRARY CHECKS 90
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 72 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 31
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 0 SPECIAL EVENTS 2
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 0 TOTAL CONTACTS 459
BIKE PATROL 0
PROPERTY CHECKS 18
WARNINGS 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 118
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STREET CRIMES
STREET CRIMES
ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI'S 0
ASSIST OTHER 13
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 30
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 28
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 0
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 0
CURFEW CHECKS 120
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS 0
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 15
WARNINGS 33
FUGITIVES 9
DCO'S 1
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 249
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 1,536 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is a decrease of 209
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
3,000
2,628
2,463
2,500 2,248
2,000 1,745
1,536
1,500
1,000
500
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through February 28, 2019, the Dover Police investigated 291 traffic crashes, an increase of 11 crashes
investigated during the same period last year.
295 292 291
290
285
285
279 280
280
275
270
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
911 Center
During the month of February, the Dover Police Department handled 6,399 calls, a decrease of 789 calls
received during the same period last year.
9,000
8,402
8,151
8,000
7,188
7,021
7,000
6,399
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through February 28, 2019, we issued 516 city ordinance summons, a decrease of 423 summonses for the
same period last year
1,200 1,006 1,079
990 939
1,000
746
800 585
558 516
600 385
400 283
200
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
ISSUED 1,006 990 1,079 939 516
PAID 746 558 585 385 283
SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/FEBRUARY
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 0
TIER 2 11 1,023 38 2
TIER 3 12 1,716 29 0
ACTIVE SEX OFFENDERS THAT RESIDE IN THE CITY OF DOVER (please note, Tier 1
offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
250
209 206
200
150
95 98
100
50
0
JANUARY FEBRUARY
TIER 2 209 206
TIER 3 95 98
(Please note, Tier 1 offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents)
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Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and
activities in the City of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marvin C. Mailey
Chief of Police
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2019-05
1 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
2 ADMINISTRATOR
3 WHEREAS, the City of Dover is designated as a Downtown Development District; and
4 WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the Downtown Development District Program that the City appoint a
5 District Administrator who shall be the chief point of contact for the District and will be responsible for all
6 tasks involved in implementing the District, as well as record keeping and reporting that are required by the
7 program.
8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
9 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
10 1. That the City of Dover appoints the City Planner to be the District Administrator (the
11 "Administrator") as the chief point of contact responsible for managing the Downtown
12 Development District program.
13 2. That the City of Dover shall adhere to the District Plan and the Local Incentives contained
14 in the Application for the duration of the District designation.
15 3. That the Administrator is authorized to execute such documents and enter into such
16 agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the Downtown Development
17 District program and the rights and obligations of the City of Dover thereunder.
18 4. That the Administrator is authorized to carry out all District administrative and reporting
19 requirements on behalf of the City of Dover for the duration of the District.
20 5. That the effective date of this Resolution shall be the 9th day of April 2019 at 12:01 a.m.
21 ADOPTED: *
22 S:\RESOLUTIONS-PROCLAMATIONS-TRIBUTES\2019\DRAFT\RESOLUTION NO 2019-05 APPOINTING DDD ADMIN\RESOLUTION NO 2019-05 APPOINT DDD ADMIN.wpd
23
24 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
25 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
26 Actions History (Most recent first)
27 04/08/2019 - Scheduled for Introduction - City Council
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty Two Million Two Hundred Eighteen Thousand
3 Nine Hundred dollars ($52,218,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
4 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
5 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2018-2019
8 2018/19 2018/19
9 BUDGET REVISED
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,399,700 $ 8,239,400
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 751,600 751,600
13 LIBRARY REVENUES 100,000 100,000
14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 300,000 300,000
15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,470,000 1,470,000
16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,969,000 1,969,000
17 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 57,000 57,000
18 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 510,000 510,000
19 PROPERTY TAXES 13,274,400 13,274,400
20 RECREATION REVENUE 150,000 150,000
21 FRANCHISE FEE 685,600 685,600
22 SANITATION FEES 3,095,400 3,095,400
23 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 97,900 97,900
24 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,439,500 1,439,500
25 INVESTMENT INCOME 137,900 137,900
26 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 24,038,300 24,038,300
27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 1,764,600 1,764,600
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,875,500 3,875,500
30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,640,100 5,640,100
31 GRANTS:
32 POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 90,000 90,000
33 POLICE PENSION GRANT 466,000 466,000
34 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
35 MISC GRANT REVENUE 25,000 25,000
36 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 679,500 679,500
37 TRANSFERS FROM:
38 TRANSFER TAX 1,459,300 1,459,300
39 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 665,300 665,300
40 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 497,000 497,000
41 WATER/WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000
42 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
43 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,621,600 13,621,600
44 TOTAL REVENUES 43,979,500 43,979,500
45 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 49,379,200 $ 52,218,900
1
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46 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
47 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
48 2017/18 2018/19
49 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
50 CITY CLERK $ 442,500 $ 442,500
51 COUNCIL 144,800 144,800
52 TAX ASSESSOR 244,500 244,500
53 FIRE 789,800 789,800
54 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,195,000 1,195,000
55 LIBRARY 1,767,400 1,767,400
56 RECREATION 1,000,600 1,000,600
57 LIFE SAFETY 504,200 504,200
58 CODE ENFORCEMENT 610,500 610,500
59 PLANNING 568,200 568,200
60 INSPECTIONS 568,100 568,100
61 POLICE 16,737,500 16,737,500
62 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 600,000 600,000
63 STREETS 1,409,100 1,409,100
64 SANITATION 2,475,200 2,475,200
65 CITY MANAGER 1,005,200 1,005,200
66 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 731,000 731,000
67 FINANCE 946,200 946,200
68 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 720,800 720,800
69 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 652,900 652,900
70 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 277,600 277,600
71 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 726,000 726,000
72 FLEET MAINTENANCE 832,500 882,500
73 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,197,100 1,197,100
74 HUMAN RESOURCES 485,600 535,600
75 MAYOR 173,700 173,700
76 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 36,806,000 36,906,000
77 OTHER EXPENSES
78 DEBT SERVICE 500,000 500,000
79 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
80 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 25,000 25,000
81 INSURANCE 735,000 735,000
82 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,894,900 1,894,900
83 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 500,000 500,000
84 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 28,000 28,000
85 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 100,000 100,000
86 STREET LIGHTS 815,000 815,000
87 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,747,900 4,747,900
88 TRANSFERS
89 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 3,013,800 3,432,000
90 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 585,000 585,000
91 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 466,000 466,000
92 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E FUND 200,000 200,000
93 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 4,264,800 4,683,000
94 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 45,818,700 46,336,900
95 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,560,500 5,882,000
96 TOTALS $ 49,379,200 $ 52,218,900
97 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
98 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
99 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
100 ADOPTED:
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101 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
102 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
103 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
104
105 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
106 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Five Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred
107 dollars ($5,537,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
108 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
109 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
110 REVENUES
111 2018/19 2018/19
112 BUDGET REVISED
113 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 521,700 $ 1,415,200
114 REVENUES
115 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 3,013,800 3,432,000
116 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 80,000 301,700
117 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 388,800 388,800
118 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 3,482,600 4,122,500
119 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 3,482,600 4,122,500
120 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 4,004,300 $ 5,537,700
121 EXPENSE SUMMARY
122 2018/19 2018/19
123 EXPENDITURES BUDGET REVISED
124 FIRE 222,500 222,500
125 GROUNDS 188,000 250,500
126 RECREATION 536,100 755,600
127 POLICE 512,000 602,300
128 STREETS 2,215,000 2,909,800
129 SANITATION 34,400 452,600
130 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 57,600 57,600
131 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 28,800 53,900
132 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 3,794,400 5,304,800
133 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,794,400 5,304,800
134 BUDGET BALANCE 1,521,600 232,900
135 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 5,316,000 $ 5,537,700
136 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
137 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
138 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
139 ADOPTED:
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140 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
141 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
142 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
143 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
144 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred dollars ($764,100) or so much
145 thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use
146 by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending
147 June 30, 2019:
148 CASH RECEIPTS
149 2018/19 2018/19
150 BUDGET REVISED
151 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 751,300 $ 755,400
152 INTEREST EARNED 8,700 8,700
153 TOTALS $ 760,000 $ 764,100
154 EXPENSE SUMMARY
155 2018/19 2018/19
156 BUDGET REVISED
157 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 760,000 $ 764,100
158 TOTALS $ 760,000 $ 764,100
159 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
160 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
161 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
162 ADOPTED:
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163 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
164 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
165 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
166 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
167 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Five Hundred Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred dollars
168 ($1,515,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
169 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
170 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
171 CASH RECEIPTS
172 2018/19 2018/19
173 BUDGET REVISED
174 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,388,400 $ 1,515,400
175 TOTALS $ 1,388,400 $ 1,515,400
176 EXPENSE SUMMARY
177 2018/19 2018/19
178 BUDGET REVISED
179 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 388,800 $ 388,800
180 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 999,600 1,126,600
181 TOTALS $ 1,388,400 $ 1,515,400
182 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
183 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
184 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
185 ADOPTED:
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186 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
187 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
188 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
189 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
190 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
191 ($221,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
192 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
193 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
194 OPERATING REVENUES
195 2018/19 2018/19
196 BUDGET REVISED
197 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 133,900 $ 355,600
198 TOTALS $ 133,900 $ 355,600
199 OPERATING EXPENSES
200 2018/19 2018/19
201 BUDGET REVISED
202 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 80,000 $ 301,700
203 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 53,900 53,900
204 TOTALS $ 133,900 $ 355,600
205 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
206 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
207 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
208 ADOPTED:
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209 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
210 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
211 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
212 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
213 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eighteen Million Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Four
214 Hundred dollars ($18,456,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
215 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
216 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
217 2018/19 2018/19
218 BUDGET REVISED
219 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,991,200 $ 1,912,800
220 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,680,900 1,053,000
221 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,672,100 2,965,800
222 BASE REVENUE
223 WATER SERVICES 5,897,400 5,897,400
224 WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,620,600 3,620,600
225 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 2,819,300 2,819,300
226 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,813,100 1,813,100
227 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 400,600 400,600
228 WATER IMPACT FEES 450,000 450,000
229 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 420,000 420,000
230 INTEREST - WATER 7,600 7,600
231 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 7,600 7,600
232 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 54,400 54,400
233 TOTAL REVENUES 15,490,600 15,490,600
234 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 19,162,700 $ 18,456,400
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235 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
236 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
237 2018/19 2018/19
238 DIRECT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
239 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 502,400 $ 502,400
240 WATER DEPARTMENT 750,000 750,000
241 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 986,200 986,200
242 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,805,800 1,805,800
243 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 4,044,400 4,044,400
244 OTHER EXPENSES
245 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 520,500 520,500
246 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 611,200 611,200
247 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 215,500 215,500
248 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 30,000 30,000
249 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 41,400 41,400
250 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 3,750,000 3,750,000
251 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,764,600 1,764,600
252 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 28,000 28,000
253 BOND ISSUE COSTS 40,000 40,000
254 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 7,001,200 7,001,200
255 TRANSFER TO:
256 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000
257 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000
258 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,800,000 1,800,000
259 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,800,000 1,800,000
260 ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT 298,000 298,000
261 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 4,898,000 4,898,000
262 TOTAL EXPENSES 15,943,600 15,943,600
263 BUDGET BALANCES
264 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,937,750 1,859,350
265 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 1,281,350 653,450
266 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,219,100 2,512,800
267 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 19,162,700 $ 18,456,400
268 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
269 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
270 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
271 ADOPTED:
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272 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
273 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
274 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
275 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
276 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixteen Million Six Thousand Eight
277 Hundred dollars ($16,006,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
278 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
279 the fiscal year begining July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
280 CASH RECEIPTS
281 2018/19 2018/19
282 BUDGET REVISED
283 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 2,275,200 $ 5,672,600
284 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 88,300 1,148,800
285 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 2,363,500 6,821,400
286 REVENUES
287 STATE LOAN FUND - WATER 4,000,000 4,000,000
288 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 1,033,900 1,033,900
289 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,800,000 1,800,000
290 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 1,800,000 1,800,000
291 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 40,400 40,400
292 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 421,100 421,100
293 INTEREST INCOME 90,000 90,000
294 TOTAL REVENUES 9,185,400 9,185,400
295 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 11,548,900 $ 16,006,800
296 EXPENSE SUMMARY
297 2018/19 2018/19
298 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
299 WATER 515,300 $ 766,100
300 WASTEWATER 2,505,200 3,338,100
301 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 4,000,000 6,468,200
302 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,020,500 10,572,400
303 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 3,645,300 4,323,700
304 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 883,100 1,110,700
305 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,528,400 5,434,400
306 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 11,548,900 $ 16,006,800
307 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
308 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
309 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
310 ADOPTED:
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311 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
312 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
313 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
314 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
315 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
316 ($1,077,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
317 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
318 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
319 CASH RECEIPTS
320 2018/19 2018/19
321 BUDGET REVISED
322 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 531,200 $ 535,600
323 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 530,000 534,300
324 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,061,200 1,069,900
325 RECEIPTS
326 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,000 4,000
327 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,000 4,000
328 TOTAL RECEIPTS 8,000 8,000
329 TOTALS $ 1,069,200 $ 1,077,900
330 EXPENSE SUMMARY
331 2018/19 2018/19
332 BUDGET REVISED
333 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 535,200 $ 539,600
334 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 534,000 538,300
335 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,069,200 1,077,900
336 TOTALS $ 1,069,200 $ 1,077,900
337 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
338 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
339 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
340 ADOPTED:
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341 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
342 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
343 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
344 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
345 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Seven Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Six Hundred
346 dollars ($5,778,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
347 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
348 year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
349 CASH RECEIPTS
350 2018/19 2018/19
351 BUDGET REVISED
352 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 657,500 $ 1,369,600
353 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 4,848,500 4,367,200
354 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,506,000 5,736,800
355 RECEIPTS
356 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 5,000 5,000
357 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 36,800 36,800
358 TOTAL RECEIPTS 41,800 41,800
359 TOTALS $ 5,547,800 $ 5,778,600
360 EXPENSE SUMMARY
361 2018/19 2018/19
362 BUDGET REVISED
363 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WATER IMPACT FEES $ 40,400 $ 40,400
364 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 421,100 421,100
363 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 622,100 1,334,200
364 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 4,464,200 3,982,900
365 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 5,086,300 5,317,100
366 TOTALS $ 5,547,800 $ 5,778,600
367 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
368 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
369 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
370 ADOPTED:
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371 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
372 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
373 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
374 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
375 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand dollars ($539,000) or so
376 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
377 use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and
378 ending June 30, 2019:
379 CASH RECEIPTS
380 2018/19 2018/19
381 BUDGET REVISED
382 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 255,100 $ 255,700
383 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 282,300 282,700
384 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 537,400 538,400
385 RECEIPTS
386 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER $ 400 400
387 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 200 200
388 TOTAL RECEIPTS 600 600
389 TOTALS $ 538,000 $ 539,000
390 BUDGET SUMMARY
391 2018/19 2018/19
392 BUDGET REVISED
393 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 255,500 $ 256,100
394 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 282,500 282,900
395 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 538,000 539,000
396 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 538,000 $ 539,000
397 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
398 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
399 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
400 ADOPTED:
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401 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
402 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
403 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
404 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
405 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety-Six Million Five Hundred Ninety Thousand Eight
406 Hundred dollars ($96,590,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
407 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
408 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
409 2018/19 2018/19
410 BUDGET REVISED
411 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 12,393,600 $ 16,025,300
412 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (2,877,400) (2,877,400)
413 BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 9,516,200 13,147,900
414 BASE REVENUE
415 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 81,192,600 81,192,600
416 UTILITY TAX 1,299,100 1,299,100
417 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 524,300 524,300
418 RENT REVENUE 104,500 104,500
419 GREEN ENERGY 127,400 127,400
420 INTEREST EARNINGS 195,000 195,000
421 TOTAL REVENUES 83,442,900 83,442,900
422 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 92,959,100 $ 96,590,800
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423 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - SECOND AMENDMENT
424 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
425 2018/19 2018/19
426 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
427 POWER SUPPLY $ 24,232,900 $ 24,232,900
428 SOLAR ENERGY 2,685,400 2,685,400
429 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 392,300 392,300
430 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 1,085,000 1,085,000
431 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 309,600 309,600
432 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 54,000 54,000
433 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,394,600 5,394,600
434 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 6,921,000 6,921,000
435 CAPACITY CHARGES 16,663,400 16,663,400
436 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 57,738,200 57,738,200
437 PLANT OPERATIONS 6,216,000 6,216,000
438 GENERATIONS FUELS 778,400 778,400
439 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,089,100) (1,089,100)
440 PJM CREDITS (454,400) (454,400)
441 CAPACITY CREDITS (14,589,000) (14,589,000)
442 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (9,138,100) (9,138,100)
443 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 48,600,100 48,600,100
444 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
445 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,673,500 3,673,500
446 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,223,500 1,223,500
447 ADMINISTRATION 625,400 625,400
448 METER READING 401,800 401,800
449 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 690,700 690,700
450 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 6,614,900 6,614,900
451 OTHER EXPENSES:
452 UTILITY TAX 1,299,100 1,299,100
453 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 250,000 250,000
454 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 721,400 721,400
455 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 163,800 163,800
456 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 127,400 127,400
457 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,875,500 3,875,500
458 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 17,500 17,500
459 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 327,000 327,000
460 DEBT SERVICE 1,584,700 1,584,700
461 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,366,400 8,366,400
462 TRANSFER TO:
463 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 6,400,000 6,400,000
464 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
465 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE 2,500,000 2,500,000
466 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE - 2,000,000
467 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 18,900,000 20,900,000
468 TOTAL EXPENSES 82,481,400 84,481,400
469 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 10,477,700 12,109,400
470 TOTALS $ 92,959,100 $ 96,590,800
471 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
472 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
473 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
474 ADOPTED:
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475 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
476 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
477 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
478 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
479 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eighteen Million Five Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Seven
480 Hundred dollars ($18,581,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
481 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
482 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
483 REVENUES
484 2018/19 2018/19
485 BUDGET REVISED
486 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 8,332,100 $ 11,123,900
487 REVENUES
488 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 6,400,000 6,400,000
489 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER 298,000 298,000
490 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 200,000 200,000
491 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 450,000 450,000
493 INTEREST EARNINGS 109,800 109,800
494 TOTAL REVENUES 7,457,800 7,457,800
495 TOTALS $ 15,789,900 $ 18,581,700
496 EXPENSE SUMMARY
497 2018/19 2018/19
498 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
499 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 1,175,200 $ 1,175,200
500 ELECTRIC GENERATION 1,546,000 1,658,000
501 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,383,000 1,503,100
502 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,245,500 2,272,500
503 ERP SYSTEM 548,000 2,057,000
504 TOTAL EXPENSES 6,897,700 8,665,800
505 BUDGET BALANCE 8,892,200 9,915,900
506 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 15,789,900 $ 18,581,700
507 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
508 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
509 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
510 ADOPTED:
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511 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
512 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
513 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
514 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
515 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Eighty Two Thousand One Hundred dollars
516 ($882,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
517 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
518 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
519 CASH RECEIPTS
520 2018/19 2018/19
521 BUDGET REVISED
522 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 871,400 $ 876,200
523 RECEIPTS
524 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,900 5,900
525 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,900 5,900
526 TOTALS $ 877,300 $ 882,100
527 EXPENSE SUMMARY
528 2018/19 2018/19
529 BUDGET REVISED
530 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 877,300 $ 882,100
531 TOTALS $ 877,300 $ 882,100
532 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
533 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
534 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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536 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
537 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
538 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
539 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
540 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixteen Million Thirty-One Thousand Eight
541 Hundred dollars ($16,031,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
542 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
543 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
544 CASH RECEIPTS
545 2018/19 2018/19
546 BUDGET REVISED
547 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,173,700 $ 13,246,600
548 INTEREST EARNINGS 285,200 285,200
549 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 2,500,000 2,500,000
550 TOTALS $ 15,958,900 $ 16,031,800
BUDGET SUMMARY
551 2018/19 2018/19
552 BUDGET REVISED
553 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 15,958,900 $ 16,031,800
554 TOTALS $ 15,958,900 $ 16,031,800
555 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
556 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
557 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
558 ADOPTED:
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559 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
560 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
561 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
562 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
563 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Six Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand
564 Six Hundred dollars ($13,692,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
565 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
566 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
567 CASH RECEIPTS
568 2018/19 2018/19
569 BUDGET REVISED
570 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,330,200 $ 13,404,000
571 INTEREST EARNINGS 288,600 288,600
572 TOTALS $ 13,618,800 $ 13,692,600
573 BUDGET SUMMARY
574 2018/19 2018/19
575 BUDGET REVISED
576 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 13,618,800 $ 13,692,600
577 TOTALS $ 13,618,800 $ 13,692,600
578 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
579 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
580 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
581 ADOPTED:
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582 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
583 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
584 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
585 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
586 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Ninety Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars
587 ($792,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
588 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
589 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
590 CASH RECEIPTS
591 2018/19 2018/19
592 BUDGET REVISED
593 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 764,800 $ 769,111
594 INTEREST EARNINGS 23,389 23,389
595 TOTALS $ 788,200 $ 792,500
596 BUDGET SUMMARY
597 2018/19 2018/19
598 BUDGET REVISED
599 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 788,200 $ 792,500
600 TOTALS $ 788,200 $ 792,500
601 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
602 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
603 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
604 ADOPTED:
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605 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
606 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
607 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
608 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
609 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eighteen Million Seventy-Four Thousand One
610 Hundred dollars ($18,074,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
611 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
612 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
613 CASH RECEIPTS
614 2018/19 2018/19
615 BUDGET REVISED
616 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,798,700 $ 16,024,100
617 INTEREST EARNINGS 50,000 50,000
618 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND - 2,000,000
619 TOTALS $ 9,848,700 $ 18,074,100
620 BUDGET SUMMARY
621 2018/19 2018/19
622 BUDGET REVISED
623 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 2,877,400 $ 2,877,400
623 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 6,971,300 15,196,700
624 TOTALS $ 9,848,700 $ 18,074,100
625 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
626 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
627 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
628 ADOPTED:
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629 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
630 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
631 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
632 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
633 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred dollars
634 ($665,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
635 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
636 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
637 CASH RECEIPTS
638 2018/19 2018/19
639 BUDGET REVISED
640 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
641 STATE GRANT 665,300 665,300
642 TOTALS $ 665,400 $ 665,400
643 BUDGET SUMMARY
644 2018/19 2018/19
645 BUDGET REVISED
646 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 665,300 $ 665,300
647 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
648 TOTALS $ 665,400 $ 665,400
649 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
650 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
651 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
652 ADOPTED:
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653 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
654 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
655 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
656 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
657 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand One Hundred dollars
658 ($497,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
659 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
660 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
661 CASH RECEIPTS
662 2018/19 2018/19
663 BUDGET REVISED
664 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
665 POLICE FINES 497,000 497,000
666 TOTALS $ 497,100 $ 497,100
667 BUDGET SUMMARY
668 2018/19 2018/19
669 BUDGET REVISED
670 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 497,000 $ 497,000
671 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
672 TOTALS $ 497,100 $ 497,100
673 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
674 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
675 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
676 ADOPTED:
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677 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
678 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
679 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
680 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
681 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Four Hundred Seventy- Three Thousand Eight
682 Hundred dollars ($2,473,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
683 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
684 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
685 OPERATING REVENUES
686 2018/19 2018/19
687 BUDGET REVISED
688 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,444,700 $ 1,542,800
689 INTEREST INCOME 22,500 22,500
690 PREMIUM FROM CITY 908,500 908,500
691 TOTALS $ 2,375,700 $ 2,473,800
692 OPERATING EXPENSES
693 2018/19 2018/19
694 BUDGET REVISED
695 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 550,000 $ 550,000
696 INSURANCE 110,000 110,000
697 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 39,000 39,000
698 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000
699 TOTAL EXPENSES 724,000 724,000
700 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,651,700 1,749,800
701 TOTALS $ 2,375,700 $ 2,473,800
702 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
703 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
704 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
705 ADOPTED:
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706 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
707 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
708 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
709 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
710 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One MillionOn e Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred dollars
711 ($1,162,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
712 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
713 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
714 OPERATING REVENUES
715 2018/19 2018/19
716 BUDGET REVISED
717 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 70,900 $ 662,400
718 GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 500,000
719 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 1,162,400
720 OPERATING EXPENSES
721 2018/19 2018/19
722 BUDGET REVISED
723 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 500,000 $ 679,900
724 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 70,900 482,500
725 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 1,162,400
726 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
727 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
728 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
729 ADOPTED:
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730 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
731 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
732 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
733 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
734 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety Thousand Five Hundred dollars
735 ($290,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
736 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
737 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
738 OPERATING REVENUES
739 2018/19 2018/19
740 BUDGET REVISED
741 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ - $ 1,000
742 STATE GRANT 287,900 287,900
743 FEDERAL GRANT 1,600 1,600
744 TOTALS $ 289,500 $ 290,500
745 OPERATING EXPENSES
746 2018/19 2018/19
747 BUDGET REVISED
748 STATE GRANTS
749 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 5,500 $ 5,500
750 OFFICE SUPPLIES 25,000 25,000
751 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 12,500 12,500
752 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 26,100 26,100
753 BOOKS 126,000 126,000
754 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 2,000 2,000
755 COMPUTER HARDWARE 3,500 3,500
756 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 79,000 79,000
757 POSTAGE 100 100
758 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 4,000 4,000
759 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 2,000 2,000
760 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,200 2,200
761 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 287,900 287,900
762 FEDERAL GRANTS
763 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 1,600 1,600
764 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 1,600 1,600
765 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 289,500 289,500
766 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - 1,000
767 TOTALS $ 289,500 $ 290,500
768 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
769 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
770 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
771 ADOPTED:
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772 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
773 POLICE GRANTS FUND
774 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
775 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
776 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Three Hundred dollars
777 ($594,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
778 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
779 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
780 OPERATING REVENUES
781 2018/19 2018/19
782 BUDGET REVISED
783 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 63,500 $ 201,300
784 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 393,000 393,000
785 TOTALS $ 456,500 $ 594,300
786 OPERATING EXPENSES
787 2018/19 2018/19
788 BUDGET REVISED
789 EXPENDITURES
790 PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
791 CADET PROGRAM SALARIES 11,900 $ 11,900
792 CADET PROGRAM FICA 900 900
793 CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 700 700
794 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
795 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 317,000 317,000
796 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
797 CELL PHONE CHARGES 20,000 20,000
798 TRAINING 15,000 15,000
799 AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
800 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 366,500 366,500
801 OTHER FINANCING USES
802 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 90,000 90,000
803 TOTAL FINANCING USES 90,000 90,000
804 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - 137,800
805 TOTALS $ 456,500 $ 594,300
806 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
807 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
808 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
809 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
810 ADOPTED:
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811 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
812 CDBG GRANT FUND
813 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
814 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
815 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
816 ($406,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
817 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
818 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
819 OPERATING REVENUES
820 2018/19 2018/19
821 BUDGET REVISED
822 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,500 $ 2,000
823 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 230,300 404,900
824 TOTALS $ 232,800 $ 406,900
825 OPERATING EXPENSES
826 2018/19 2018/19
827 BUDGET REVISED
828 EXPENDITURES
829 PRIOR YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM $ - $ 4,000
830 PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM - 1,800
831 PRIOR YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY - 1,400
832 PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. - 57,900
833 PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR - 7,700
834 PRIOR YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - 21,300
835 PRIOR YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE - 39,800
836 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 70,000 105,000
837 CURRENT YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM 5,000 5,000
838 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 22,000 22,000
839 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 29,200 39,800
840 CURRENT YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 20,000 20,000
841 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 38,000 25,000
842 CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 46,100 54,200
843 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 230,300 404,900
844 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,500 2,000
868 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE NSP 6,300 -
869 TOTALS $ 232,800 $ 406,900
870 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
871 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
872 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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874 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
875 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
876 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
877 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
878 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($154,700)
879 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
880 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
881 July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
882 OPERATING REVENUES
883 2018/19 2018/19
884 BUDGET REVISED
885 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 45,700 $ 93,700
886 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000
887 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000
888 TOTALS $ 106,700 $ 154,700
889 OPERATING EXPENSES
890 2018/19 2018/19
891 BUDGET REVISED
892 EXPENDITURES
893 TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS 67,700 $ 67,700
894 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 35,000 35,000
895 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 102,700 102,700
896 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 45,700 52,000
897 TOTALS $ 148,400 $ 154,700
898 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
899 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
900 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
901 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
902 ADOPTED:
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903 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-09
904 REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND
905 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
906 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
907 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Three
908 Hundred dollars ($1,459,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
909 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
910 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
911 CASH RECEIPTS
912 2018/19 2018/19
913 BUDGET REVISED
914 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
915 REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 1,459,300 1,459,300
916 TOTALS $ 1,459,300 $ 1,459,300
917 BUDGET SUMMARY
918 2018/19 2018/19
919 BUDGET REVISED
920 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 1,459,300 $ 1,459,300
921 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
922 TOTALS $ 1,459,300 $ 1,459,300
923 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
924 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
925 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
926 ADOPTED:
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