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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on June 24, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Hare
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin,
Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, and Mr. Taylor. Mr. Lindell was absent.
Staff members present were Major Stump, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, City Solicitor
Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Fire Chief Rhodes was absent. Mayor Christiansen was also
present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Slavin declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mr. Sam Anderson, 430 Millchop Lane, Magnolia, discussed issues he has had with the police and
requested members to assign someone to his case who had the authority to issue subpoenas of video
footage and witnesses that would testify on his behalf for his lawsuit.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2019
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 10, 2019 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Slavin and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS REPORT - MAY 29, 2019
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order at 9:00 a.m., by Chairman
William Garfinkel. Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel,
Board Members Tom Burns and Todd Stonesifer as well as Councilman William
Hare, City Deputy Solicitor William W Pepper Sr., Esquire. Staff present were
City Assessor Cheryl A. Bundek and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
WORKSHOP
Clarification on appeal process for exemptions and terminology.
Councilman Hare asked to have a short workshop with the Board of Assessment
Appeals, as he was concerned about a large piece of land, which had been purchased
by a church over 10 years ago and is currently leased to a farmer but is exempt from
taxes. He believes that the parcel is being used to generate income and should not be
exempt from taxes.
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William Pepper Sr Esq. explained that the property is exempt because it is not being
"held by way of investment". He remembers the hearing from the year 2018, at which
the owners of the parcel explained that the property had been purchased before the
real estate marked dropped and that they are trying to raise the money through
fundraisers. Mr. Pepper went on to explain that it is better for the church to lease the
land and receive approximately $5,000 a year, which goes towards the building fund
than to hire someone to cut the property to avoid receiving fines from the City of
Dover Inspections Department, costing the church more money.
In Chairman Garfinkel's opinion, the church is engaging in commerce, he believes
the parcel to be used as an investment property. He believes that everyone has a
different opinion when it comes to the definition "held by way of investment".
Chairman Garfinkel went on to say that there is also no explanation found in the
Delaware Code, which in his opinion would then be up to the City to define what
"held by way of investment" means.
Councilman Hare then questioned why the Wilmington University was tax exempt
and referred to income information the organization had provided during the 2018
hearing. He wanted to know why they are considered a non-profit organization when
they advertise as a for-profit organization.
Mr. Pepper explained that the university falls under different section. He continued
by explaining that the profit made by universities and colleges are being used for
school purposes only. Mr. Pepper referred to a piece of property used by Delaware
State University ,which is rented out to a local car dealership two times a year, which
uses the lot to sell used cars. The profit made by the University goes back into the
Scholarship program.
Councilman Hare than asked that if he, himself owned a company which had a
501(c)3 exempt status and was to purchase the Planet Fitness shopping center "by
way of investment" to support his charity, would this property then be tax exempt?
City Deputy Solicitor Pepper told Councilman Hare, that he was making a good
argument, but that Delaware State University and Wilmington University fall under
a different statue.
Chairman Garfinkel mentioned a doctor's office, that the board looked at during the
2018 appeal hearing which, was also tax exempt even though the doctors do get paid.
Mr. Pepper told the board that they do not have the ability to change State Law.
The Assessor pointed out that the board was very careful during the 2016 audit and
made sure that nonprofit organizations would only rent to other nonprofit
organizations.
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Chairman Garfinkel mentioned the Modern Maturity Center, which is renting part of
their building to a physical therapy group which is a for profit group. In his opinion,
the section of the building rented to this group should be taxed but is tax-exempt.
Mr. Burns told Councilman Hare, that the board agrees with his concerns,
mentioning Milford Housing Development and how the board worked with the
organization until they agreed to pay a PILOT (Payment in Leu of Taxes) to the City
of Dover.
The City Deputy Solicitor told the board they would have to take their concerns to
the General Assembly to change the Statue. He also mentioned that in his opinion the
YMCA should no longer qualify as a non-profit organization, because the
organization is no longer what it was when it was added to the statue.
Councilman Hare mentioned that the YMCA does offer free memberships to less
fortunate families as well as military families, he believes that Wilmington
University should at least offer free tuition to 50 students a year.
Councilman Hare suggested to start a "Public Safety Fee", he believes that every time
the fire department or police are called a fee should be assessed. The first three calls
would be free. He told the board that the fire department was called over 200 times
by Delaware State University and around 70 runs to Wesley College.
Mr. Stonesifer mentioned a council meeting at which such a fee was discussed, but
that to this meeting all college and university presidents came with their lawyers and
nothing was done by council.
Mr. Burns told the board that the Delaware State University in Newark does pay a
PILOT to the City of Newark due to the high number of fire and police calls.
Chairman Garfinkel brings up an example of the "Charley Horse Foundation" which
would build a 12-story building on Loockerman Street and would not be taxed
because they are a nonprofit organization. On the other side of Loockerman Street the
organization would build a store where they would sell things like liniments and
things to take care of your "Charley Horse", in his opinion they would be making a
profit and should be taxed. He believes this is the "gray area" that needs to be
addressed by the General Assembly.
Mr. Pepper told the Chairman that his example describes Kent General Hospital.
Councilman Hare told the board that Kent General Hospital proposed a PILOT to the
City of Dover but was refused by the City.
Chairman Garfinkel asked Councilman Hare if council could revisit the "Public
Safety Fee".
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Councilman Hare responded that the people who opposed the fee where those who
would have only paid $50. He mentioned that council is looking at a "Run Fee",
which he is afraid would bring refusal of medical treatment by EMT personnel and
other refusals with it.
Chairman Garfinkel asked Councilman Hare if the council is voting on the 15% tax
increase during the upcoming council workshop.
Councilman Hare explained that this tax increase is due to the "Strom Water Drain
System", which is being imposed by the State and has do be done right away. He also
mentioned that a 2.5% decrease in the electric fees will be proposed during the
workshop.
Councilman Hare asked if the board members know what the taxes paid to the Kent
County cover.
Mr. Stonesifer was concerned that the items discussed had nothing to do with the
Board of Assessment Appeals and that the meeting was recorded and should be
adjourned or recessed.
Councilman Hare agreed and thanked the board for all of they do. He wanted to meet
with them to get a better understanding of what they do.
Mr. Stonesifer explained that the board can only hear the cases, it would be up to
elected officials to change statues and ordinances.
Meeting was recessed at 9:30 a.m.
The Board of Assessment Appeals reconvened at 1:00 pm, by Chairman William
Garfinkel. Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, Board
Members Tom Burns, James Galvin, Todd Stonesifer as well as City Deputy
Solicitor William W Pepper Sr., Esquire. Staff present were City Assessor Cheryl A.
Bundek and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
EXEMPTIONS
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
Locations: Exempt Request:
54 S Governors Ave $38,000
23 N New Street $13,000
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request for the above referenced properties was submitted to the
Assessor's Office.
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These properties are currently vacant. Once these properties are complete and the
ownership is transferred, they will be added back to the tax rolls. (As a supplemental
billing)
The property located at 54 S Governors Ave. has an outstanding property tax due for
this current year; which will be waived upon approval of the request. This property
was purchased in June 2018
The property located at 23 N New Street was purchased in April 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
No-one from Central Delaware Habitat was present for the hearing at the hearing
time, therefore Mr. Galvin made the motion to move to agenda item 3.B.1 & 2. up,
which was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
NCALL
Locations: Exempt Request:
225-227 W Division St $ 59,400
223 W Division Street $107,500
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request for the above referenced properties was submitted to the
Assessor's Office.
The property located at 225-224 W Division Street is currently vacant. This property
has a Commercial Zoning. This property was purchased by NCALL in December
2018.
The property located at 223 W Division Street currently has a Commercial Building;
there is an active demolition permit for this property. This property has a Commercial
Zoning. This property is already Exempt with the City of Dover because it was
recently owned by Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity. This property had been
questioned in the past as not being the "normal" property type for Habitat's mission.
Since the property has changed hands, we would need to visit this property's
exemption status. This property is directly next door to the previous property on this
agenda.
This property was purchased by NCALL in April 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Mr. Stonesifer recused himself from the hearing.
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Patricia Kelleher, Real Estate Development Manager was present for the hearing.
Ms. Kelleher told the board that the organization is an Affordable Housing Agency
and has been in Dover since 1942 and has started to develop residential properties.
Ms. Kelleher explained that the organization is building a larger building on
225-227 W Division Street which is why the organization applied for the exemption,
as they have done in the past and have been approved.
When Chairman Garfinkel went over the original list of properties submitted by
NCALL for the exemption. Ms. Kelleher explained that the property located at
23 N New Street had been sold to Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the organizations plans for the property located at
225-227 W Division Street are.
Ms. Kelleher explained that the building has been torn down and that the
organization is planning on building an office building on this lot. She went on to tell
board that the organization has already obtained preliminary approval by the City of
Dover to begin with this process. The building will be a two-story building with
office space for NCALL as well as small business incubator for Delaware State
University.
Tim Bailey, Executive Director for CDHFH joined the hearing, Ms. Kelleher had
asked him to sit in. Mr. Bailey was also there to represent the CDHFH.
Chairman Garfinkel and Mr. Burns clarified that the new office building is to be built
on the site of 225-227 and 223 W Division Street.
Mr. Galvin asked if the organization will be collection rent for the office space rented
to Delaware State University.
Ms. Kelleher explained the they will be collecting rent to help offset the cost of the
new office building which will be more than 2 Million dollars. The building will be
approximately 7,200 square feet. Two thirds of the office space will be rented out to
Delaware State University. The plans for the building have been approved by the City
of Dover.
Mr. Burns asked the City Deputy Solicitor William Pepper Esq, since the University
was a tax-exempt entity under the state statue, would they be tax-exempt by renting
the space from a non-profit organization.
Mr. Pepper agreed that based on the statue, that would be the analysis.
Mr. Burns asked the Assessor what her thoughts were.
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Mrs. Bundek referred to the 2016 Exempt Property Audit, where the Board of
Assessment Appeals granted the exempt status to non-profit organizations which
rented to other non-profit organizations. In her opinion this is the same scenario.
Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the exemption for 225 and 223 W Division
Street, which was seconded by Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 3-0 (1 recusal).
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
The Board of Assessment Appeals then went on to discuss item number 3.A.1 the
exempt request for the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, in which
Mr. Stonesifer was able to participate.
The board continued the hearing with 54 S Governors Ave. owned by CDHFH.
Mr. Burns asked Mr. Bailey when the organization will be ready for occupation?
Mr. Bailey said that this property should be ready to go back on the tax roll by
July 2020.
Mr. Burns then asked about timeframe for the property located at 23 S New Street.
Mr. Baily told the board that the organization is looking to have the home built and
sold by the end of 2019.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to approve agenda items 3.A.1 and 3.A.2, which was
seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Mason of DE
Locations: Exempt Request:
1416 College Road $ 38,200
1412 College Road $1,011,500
1408 College Road $ 40,300
2.3162 AC College Road $ 112,800
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
These properties are currently not exempt with Kent County; with the exception of
1412 College Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Present for the hearing were Isacce Morris, Most Worshipful Grand Master and
Mr. Clow.
The board started with the property located at 1416 College Road. The property was
purchased in 2015 and was formally known as the "Square Club".
Mr. Galvin pointed out that is seems that the property cannot be developed in the
future as it is too narrow and used as driveway.
When asked by Chairman Garfinkel if the organization had the 501(c)3 exemption,
Mr. Morris explained that the organization was a 501(c)10, which allows the
organization to keep more money for operating cost.
Mr. Burns asked why the organization had not filed for the exempt status in the past?
Mr. Morris replied that they were not aware and had recently been told that they
could apply for a tax exemption.
Mrs. Bundek pointed out that the organization has the exempt status with Kent
County only for the property located at 1412 College Road and asked if the
organization had not filed exempt request papers for the other properties.
Mr. Morris explained that only the property with the building, was granted the
exempt status and that the other properties consist of vacant land.
Mr. Galvin asked if these lots could be combined? Mr. Morris explained that they
could not.
Mr. Burns asked how many affiliates the Grand Lodge has?
Mr. Morris explained that there is one jurisdiction in Delaware and that there are nine
supporting affiliates.
Mr. Burns asked the City Deputy Solicitor if the organization would qualify under
the statue with the 501( c )10. At which time the City Deputy Solicitor assured the
board that the organization qualifies under the 501( c )10 for charitable purposes.
Mr. Pepper raised the question if the properties were held by way of investment?
Chairman Garfinkel asked Mr. Morris what these properties are used for.
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Mr. Morris explained that they are used for meeting purposes and organizational
gatherings.
When asked by Mr. Burns if the properties are rented out to other organizations,
Mr. Morris explained that the properties are rented and that the profit is used for
scholarships for college students in Delaware.
Mr. Galvin asked about the possibility of development of some of the land by the
organization.
Mr. Morris assured the board that the organization is not going to develop any of the
properties.
Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the exemption which was seconded by
Mr. Stonesifer.
Motion Carried 4-0.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
John Wesley AME Church
Locations: Exempt Request:
211 W Division St $158,200
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor's Office.
This property has been owned by John Wesley AME Church for some time. We do
not have a deed for this property.
The use of this property, per the application is John Wesley Community Center. The
Inspection/Planning Records have an active Business License with a classification
of Apartment Houses. All electric is under their name.
They own the property at 217 W Division St. and this property is Exempt from the
City of Dover. This property is across the ally from the property requesting
exemption status.
This property has an outstanding property tax due for this current year; which will be
waived upon approval of the request.
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They are not currently exempt with Kent County.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Reverend Makeeda Brooks and Garcia Walker, President Trustee Board were present
for the hearing.
Chairman Garfinkel asked Rev. Brooks to tell the board about the property. She
explained that the organization purchased the property 26 years ago and used it as a
rental property until recently. She told the board that the property has been turned
into a community center and that the organization has applied for the 501© 3 for this
building.
When asked by Chairman Garfinkel why the organization currently does not have
the 501(c)3 status for this center, the Reverend explained that even though the
church is exempt through the 501(c)3, they were told that a different application
would have to be filed for the community center, which is owned by the church.
Chairman Garfinkel asked why the church is required to get a different 501( c )3 for
this property at what time Mr. Walker explained that this property is going to be used
as a center for drug addiction, which requires a different application so the
organization may receive funding for the center.
Mr. Galvin asked the City Assessor why this property did not come up for discussion
during the 2016 Exempt Property Audit?
The Assessor explained that because the property was used as a rental at that time it
was not listed as tax exempt.
Mr. Galvin thanked the church members for the service they are doing for the
community.
Mrs. Bundek pointed out that the rental license for this property had recently been
renewed.
Reverend Brooks explained that the organization probably did so, because this has
been done in the past.
Chairman Garfinkel asked Reverend Brooks to contact the City of Dover Planning
and Inspection Department to have the rental license pulled.
Mrs. Bundek told the board that the office received the application in August of 2018
and therefore owes 2018 taxes. She wanted to let the board know that the
organization had been told not to pay pending the outcome of the hearing.
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Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to approve the exemption and to waive the taxes and
penalty, which was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
Islamic Society of Central Delaware Inc.
Locations: Exempt Request:
777 S Little Creek Road $4,495,900
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
They are currently not exempt with Kent County
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Usman Sandhu, President and Muhammad Iqbal were present for the hearing.
Mr. Sandhu told the board that the church requested to be exempt from property
taxes as they are 501(c)3 and fall under the same classification as a church. The
property is used as a place of worship as well as a community center.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if the building is strictly used for religious purposes and
not rented out.
Mr. Sandhu assured the board that it is only used as a place of worship and a
community center.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to approve the exemption which was seconded by
Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Board of Assessment Appeals
Report, seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 11, 2019
The Council Committee of the Whole met on June 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m., with
Council President Hare presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson,
Mr. Sudler (departed at 7:32 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin (departed at 7:34 p.m.),
Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Mayor Christiansen was absent.
Civilian members present for ethics training and their Committee meetings were
Mr. Caldwell and Col. Dix, Retired, (Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement), Mr. Garfinkel and Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory and Transportation),
Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Haass (Utility), and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and
Administration). Mr. Contant (Legislative, Finance, and Administration) was absent.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously
carried.
Ethics Training
Ms. Deborah Moreau, Commission Counsel, Delaware Public Integrity Commission,
reviewed a presentation entitled “Ethics in Government.”
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with
Chairman Anderson presiding.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously
carried.
Presentation - Postlethwait Middle School Business Professionals of America
Mr. Neil moved to defer the presentation by Postlethwait Middle School Business
Professionals of America to a future meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole
and unanimously carried.
Presentation - Partnership with the City and Reserves through Innovative
Readiness Training (IRT) - Major John Rundle
Major John Rundle reviewed a presentation entitled “Innovative Readiness
Training”.
Col. Dix asked how the partnership would work, for example if the Reserves would
provide the labor and the City would provide the materials. Responding,
Major Rundle explained that the City would provide that information in the
application and it would be considered based on whether the proposed project meets
the military need for training. He stated that construction projects are more
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complicated because you have to submit certified architectural plans for those,
whereas a medical project really only needs a building for personnel to use.
In response to Mr. Sudler, Major Rundle stated that the veterinary services include
basic healthcare and immunizations, as well as spay and neuter.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Major Rundle indicated that he had previously
provided an informational presentation to the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness.
He noted that one of the major things regarding medical projects is that the
organization has to advertise no compete for local providers because they will not
come to an area where the providers feel like there is going to be a competition issue.
Major Rundle stated that they do not compete or refer, and they only provide basic
healthcare. He advised that they do not give immunizations or prescribe Class III
drugs. Major Rundle explained that they need to know that the full community is
behind the initiative and the doctors do not feel threatened by it. He informed
members that, based on his experience in Georgia, the working class really benefits
from this program, and it is beneficial to the homeless as well.
Mr. Polce stated his understanding that Major Rundle was referring to classic Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recipients when he referenced the
working class, and noted that CMS recipients probably don't have medical homes,
therefore they don't have a Preferred Care Provider (PCP). He asked what range of
services the IRT program can provide these individuals. Responding, Major Rundle
explained that the doctors do not like to prescribe long-term medication because then
they would need to assume some semblance of care and they will be gone in 10 days.
He advised that based on his prior experience the population was about 75% to 85%
hypertensive and about the same for diabetic care, so they provided education and
training. Major Rundle stated that medically speaking the impact is minimal but they
are able to uncover some issues that may otherwise go unknown because the
individuals do not see a medical provider. He noted that they have the biggest impact
through dental care, explaining that they see individuals who have never seen a
dentist before and are able to provide relief by taking care of abscesses, pulling teeth,
and giving fillings.
Major Rundle informed members that the mission he was on included Naval
Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA), which makes single
prescription glasses, and they were able to prescribe and provide 1,400 single vision
glasses within 36 hours, with a turnaround time of 12 hours. He stated that there was
a little girl who read for the first time accurately, and he thinks that's their greater
impact from a general medical perspective. Major Rundle noted that they are able
to do a lot of physicals, which may reveal underlying issues. He explained that
individuals are referred back to the community when necessary, so it’s important for
him, or the person in his position, to work closely with public health to ensure they
aren’t just leaving issues out in the open.
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Mr. Polce stated that oral care is huge, noting that Delaware is one of the very few
states that still doesn’t allow Medicaid recipients to receive oral care, which is the
backbone to overall care. He explained that this was a real opportunity for
partnership because the City has transient and CMS populations that do not currently
have access to oral care.
Mr. Anderson noted that this would also apply to parks, recreation, and community
enhancement, explaining that it would be possible do things like athletic fields, skate
parks, trails, buildings, and other civil engineering projects and lower the cost. He
asked Major Rundle to explain the process for the civil engineering projects. In
response, Major Rundle stated that everything begins with the application process.
He noted that the City would have to own the property that they would want to work
on and would have to work with an engineering firm to get the plans drawn up. He
explained that the community drives the scope of the project, not the military.
Mr. Slavin asked if there are similar concerns regarding competition for construction
projects as there are for competition regarding medical projects, noting that
construction projects would otherwise be put out to the local economy. Responding,
Major Rundle stated that either type of project would be no compete, so if the
community at-large does not want it, then they wouldn’t come. He indicated that
with his prior medical project, they took out flyers to all the providers for a month in
advance and gave a specific time frame for people to reply, and he thought it would
be the same process for a community enhancement project.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend that this matter be referred to staff for further
consideration. The motion was seconded by Col. Dix and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
Proposed Land Swap - City of Dover and Capitol Baptist Church/Mayfair Park
Mr. Kirby Hudson, Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed the background and
analysis regarding the proposed land swap between the City and Capitol Baptist
Church involving Mayfair Park.
Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager and staff to execute the proposed
land swap agreement between the Capitol Baptist Church and the City of Dover using
Option #1. As a part of the land swap agreement, Capitol Baptist Church has agreed
to incur all legal expenses necessary to finalize the terms and conditions of the
agreement that involves the public open space known as Mayfair Park.
Col. Dix expressed concern regarding the church’s request for a split rail fence.
Responding, Mr. Hudson explained that he requested the split rail fence to delineate
the property lines and he thought it would be better, aesthetically, for the people that
live adjacent to the property. He noted his belief that the church intends to use the
property for additional parking and they do not want to be a nuisance to the
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neighbors. Mr. Hudson stated that there was a previous discussion regarding planting
trees in the area; however, it was decided to erect a split rail fence instead.
Col. Dix asked if the church was going to remove the playground equipment to
construct a parking lot. In response, Mr. Hudson stated that the church is going to
keep the playground equipment, explaining that the equipment is not in the area
where the church intends to construct the parking lot.
Mr. Slavin expressed his appreciation for the time and effort that had been put into
this land swap, noting that it had been a long process. He stated that once the
agreement is finalized, the City will have contiguous land and can then look to the
improvements for the park.
Mr. Hare noted that he had talked to all of the residents that back up to this property
and they are all on board.
Mr. Polce moved to recommend authorizing the City Manager and staff to execute
the proposed land swap agreement between the Capitol Baptist Church and the City
of Dover using Option #1. As a part of the land swap agreement, Capitol Baptist
Church has agreed to incur all legal expenses necessary to finalize the terms and
conditions of the agreement that involves the public open space known as Mayfair
Park. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Slavin moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and
unanimously carried.
Evaluation of Proposal - Bradford Street Hydrologic and Hydraulic Feasibility
Study
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding
the evaluation of proposal for the Bradford Street Hydrologic and Hydraulic
Feasibility Study. She noted that the City did not request proposals from multiple
firms, which is an exception to the City Purchasing Policy; however, staff believes
that utilizing the same firm that the Delaware Department of Transportation
(DelDOT) is using for their work on the streetscape improvement project will be the
most economical and efficient choice for the City.
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Staff recommended awarding the contract to McCormick and Taylor to perform the
hydrologic and hydraulic feasibility study for Bradford Street for the amount of
$112,500.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Mitchell indicated that DelDOT was still holding a
public hearing regarding the streetscape improvement project on June 24, 2019. She
explained that the City was trying to get the feasibility study done and align it with
the State’s construction phase, so everyone would be working together on this whole
project. Mrs. Mitchell advised that the State planned to begin construction next
spring.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend awarding the contract to McCormick and Taylor to
perform the hydrologic and hydraulic feasibility study for Bradford Street for the
amount of $112,500, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
Renewal of Power Supply Contracts and Authorization for McKee Run
Generating Station Decommissioning Study
Mr. Jim Robinson, Electric Director, reviewed a presentation entitled “Power Supply
Update and Contract Extensions.”
Staff recommended: 1) Extending the North American Energy Services contract
through June 30, 2021; 2) Extending The Energy Authority contract through
June 30, 2022; and 3) Authorizing staff to engage NAES to perform the McKee Run
Generating Station Decommissioning Study.
Mr. Neil asked if any parts of the units would be salvageable or recyclable or have
any value to the City. Responding, Mr. Robinson advised that certain components
of the units, especially Unit 3, which is now running, may have some value to other
similar old plants.
Mr. Robinson noted that he thought once the site gets back to a brownfield, it may
not be a bad location for a modest solar facility since the City has a substation and
transmission there. He stated that the City does not want to spend a lot of time and
effort cleaning what’s below the ground, explaining that he thinks it’s expensive and
difficult to anticipate the outcome. Mr. Robinson explained that a solar or battery
storage facility may be better economic options.
Mr. Slavin moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation to 1) extend
the North American Energy Services contract through June 30, 2021; 2) extend The
Energy Authority contract through June 30, 2022; and 3) authorize staff to engage
NAES to perform the McKee Run Generating Station Decommissioning Study. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Lindell
presiding.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Slavin moved to consider item #6 - Downtown Dover Business Improvement
District (BID) Budget and Assessment (Tax) Rates for Fiscal Year 2019-2020,
first. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as amended.
Downtown Dover Business Improvement District (BID) Budget and Assessment
(Tax) Rates for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the Downtown Dover Business
Improvement District (BID) Budget and Assessment (Tax) Rates for Fiscal Year
2019-2020, noting that staff proposed to set the rate at zero (0) again for Fiscal Year
2019-2020.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget and
Assessment (Tax) Rate.
Mr. Slavin stated that he does not like the BID tax because it is double taxation. He
explained that it had taken many years to roll it back to zero (0); however, the
structure for the tax was left in place. Mr. Slavin noted that there are two (2) zones
in the downtown area and one (1) gets taxed at a higher rate than the other, and this
tax is on top of the property tax they already pay. He stated that if the City is serious
about the downtown improvement district, members should be looking at reducing
the overall tax bill, not increasing it.
Mr. Slavin moved to recommend approval of the proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Budget and Assessment (Tax) Rate, as recommended by staff. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
Mr. Slavin moved to recommend that the City Clerk’s Office be requested to develop
an ordinance for introduction to repeal the bid tax in its entirety. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Polce.
Mr. Anderson stated that he would also like the City Clerk’s Office to provide
members with any opinions from the City Solicitor’s Office about the relation to state
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law in the downtown development districts, in the bid districts regarding having such
a tax.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. Anderson indicated that he wants to make sure the
City does not repeal something that is needed in order to keep the downtown
development district designation, as well as all the grants, etc. Mr. Anderson agreed
that he did not want to amend the motion, but wanted his request included as staff
instructions.
The motion to recommend that the City Clerk’s Office be requested to develop an
ordinance for introduction to repeal the bid tax in its entirety was unanimously
carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
Evaluation of Bids - Dover Police Impound Lot
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding
the evaluation of bids for the Dover Police Impound Lot. She noted that this project
was a learning experience for her, explaining that she has a much better
understanding of the frustrations experienced by local developers. Mrs. Mitchell
stated that this project started with a budget of approximately $75,000 and had
increased to over $200,000 due to Development Advisory Committee, Planning
Commission, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and Kent Conservation
District reviews, as well as all of the requirements of the Delaware Department of
Transportation (DelDOT). She explained that the City had to install new sidewalks
on Queen and Water Street and a berm around the impound lot, and also had to make
the area aesthetically pleasing because of the transit plan that was completed for the
Transit Center in 2011.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Gateway Construction, Inc. to construct
a new Dover Police Department Impound Lot, Bid #19-0021PD, for the amount of
$200,614.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the contractor’s contingency
items are based on change orders that may come up during construction. She
explained that Gateway Construction, Inc. had worked with the City in the past, so
they know the City’s processes and she believed this may have accounted for their
contingency being much lower than Dixon Contracting.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by
Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
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Evaluation of Proposals - Janitorial Services Contract
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding
the evaluation of proposals for the janitorial services contract.
Staff recommended awarding a three (3) year contract with the option for two (2) one
(1) year extensions to Mid Atlantic Services A-Team Corporation as per the proposal
submitted in response to RFP #19-0020CS.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell stated that Mid Atlantic Services does
a lot of State buildings and is quite experienced. She noted that, in the past, the City
utilized the State contract for this service; however, she asked staff to do a request
for proposals (RFP) for comparison.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that no City employees were
being displaced because they had retired.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she was not aware whether any of
the employees of Mid Atlantic Services A-Team Corporation have disabilities;
however, she noted that the employees she had seen did not appear to have
disabilities.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend awarding a three (3) year contract with the option for
two (2) one (1) year extensions to Mid Atlantic Services A-Team Corporation as per
the proposal submitted in response to RFP #19-0020CS, as recommended by staff.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
Discussion - Fiscal Year 2020 Audit Program
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed a presentation entitled “Auditor’s
Responsibility for Communicating with Audit Committee,” dated June 11, 2019.
Mr. Polce noted that the City was compliant in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP), but asked if the City ever performed a forensic audit.
Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the City did not perform a forensic audit. She
stated that since she had been with the City, there had been three (3) instances where
there were issues found during the audit which resulted in agreed upon procedure
engagements. Mrs. Mitchell explained that, in those instances, she received the
findings which were sent to Council, along with the proposed solutions.
Bond Counsel Contract
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised members that Ballard Spahr, LLP had
been the City bond counsel firm for a number of years. She explained that, when she
began working for the City, Mr. Charles McDowell did all of the City bond issues
through Potter, Anderson & Corroon LLP. She stated that Mr. McDowell knew the
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City’s history and had all the files on every debt issuance and bond covenants, and
kept track of the City’s max annual debt service to ensure compliance. Mrs. Mitchell
explained that as Mr. McDowell got close to retirement, he trained Ms. Emilie Ninan
and she took over the City’s account. She informed members that since that time,
Potter, Anderson & Corroon LLP got out of the bond business and Ms. Ninan went
to Ballard Spahr, LLP and the City maintained the relationship with her.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that, like the City Solicitor, this service had never been sent
out for bids; however, they had never sent terms of engagement before. She stated
that typically the City gets a quote of what it will cost when preparing to do a bond
issue and the service cost is usually paid for out of the issuance cost. Mrs. Mitchell
advised that she wanted to make members of aware, in case they would prefer for this
service to be sent out for bids. She noted that the only other bond counsel entity in
Delaware that she was aware of is Saul Ewing and he is typically the attorney for the
underwriter when the City issues a bond. Mrs. Mitchell asked that if members want
staff to send this service out for bids, that they allow staff to proceed with the terms
of engagement for at least a year since there are some debt issues staff is currently
working on for the treatment plant.
Staff recommended authorizing the Controller/Treasurer to enter into a contract with
BallardSpahr, LLP for capital project financing when needed.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she sent the proposed terms
to Deputy Solicitor Pepper for review and he explained that he thought it looked
reasonable for bond counsel; however, she did not know how it would compare to
others, since she hadn’t bid it out.
In response to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that Ballard Spahr, LLP had
provided a list of the hourly costs for each attorney. She explained that in the past
they had provided a total estimated amount for each bond issue, usually between
$10,000 and $15,000, and they would get paid out of that bond issuance cost.
Mrs. Mitchell noted that they prepare all of the legal documents for the bond issue,
pull the perspectives together for the rating agencies, and prepare the bond
documents, and debt instruments.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend authorizing the Controller/Treasurer to enter into a
contract with Ballard Spahr, LLP for capital project financing when needed, as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
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Proposed Amendments to Financial Policies
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the proposed amendments to the City
of Dover Financial Policies.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed amendments.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the City of
Dover Financial Policies (Exhibit #1). The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
Proposed Ordinance #2019-15 - Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 -
District Regulations, Section 20A - Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone -
Technology Center (IPM2); Article 4 - Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations,
Section 4.16 - M, IPM zones; and Article 12 - Definitions
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed
proposed Ordinance #2019-15, noting that the amendments are intended to allow a
broader range of potential uses in the IPM2 zone while retaining the emphasis on
technology versus general manufacturing uses. He explained that the amendments
are in line with the recent name change to Garrison Oak Business and Technology
Center.
Staff recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2019-15.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by
Mr. Polce and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent). (The First
Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell absent).
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COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS CANCELLATION
Council President Hare proposed the cancellation of one of the August meetings, as has been done
in recent years.
Mr. Sudler moved for the cancellation of the August 26, 2019 City Council meeting and the
August 27, 2019 Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-15 AMENDING APPENDIX B -
ZONING
Council President Hare reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under
“Government,” or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
Since the ordinance amends the Zoning Code, a public hearing is required. Staff recommended
referral of the amendments to the Planning Commission on August 19, 2019 and that a public
hearing be set for the Council Meeting of September 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., at which time final action
by Council will take place.
Mr. Anderson moved to refer the request to the Planning Commission on August 19, 2019 and
to set a public hearing for September 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Zoning Ordinance Amendments as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
Proposed Ordinance #2019-15 Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District
Regulations, Section 20A - Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone - Technology Center
(IPM2); Article 4 - Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, Section 4.16 - M, IPM
zones; and Article 12 - Definitions (Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee)
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-13
The First Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
June 10, 2019. Council President Hare reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed
ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s website at
www.cityofdover.com under “Government.”
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
2019/2020 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that the total financial plan for the FY20 fiscal year
is proposed to be $147.8 million, which includes an operating budget of $131.8 million and a capital
investment budget of $16 million. She noted that it also includes a three (3) and a half percent tax
increase.
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Mr. Anderson moved to amend the ordinance by adding a new line 226 to read “The intent of Dover
City Council shall to be relieve the property taxpayer of the storm water management expense the
next fiscal year. The City Manager is directed to develop and present to council a broad-based storm
water management solution”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and failed by a roll call vote
of two (2) yes (Anderson and Taylor), six (6) no (Sudler, Neil, Slavin, Cole, Polce, Hare), and
one (1) absent (Lindell).
After a brief discussion regarding the timing of the proposed amendment and the City
Manager’s ability to comply on short notice, Mr. Polce called the question, seconded by
Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
By motion of Mr. Sudler, seconded by Mr. Slavin, Council, by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes
(Sudler, Neil, Slavin, Cole, Polce, Taylor, and Hare, one (1) abstention (Anderson), and one (1)
absent (Lindell), adopted Ordinance #2019-13 (Exhibit #2).
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Sudler announced that the Delaware State Housing Authority, in conjunction with the Fourth
District Representatives, would be having a program for the youth at Liberty Court to encourage
them to stay out of trouble, to be positive, and to think positive as the summer progresses. He noted
that it was being held Wednesday, June 26th beginning at 10:00 a.m. and that he would be barbecuing
ribs for those who might be interested and he encouraged everyone to attend.
Mr. Anderson wished everyone a happy Independence Day and encouraged everyone who was so
inclined to celebrate as a community, reminding them of the great celebration and parade being held
downtown. Mr. Slavin suggested also celebrating Council President Hare’s birthday on July 6th.
Mr. Sudler announced that he and his wife would be celebrating their one-year anniversary on
July 13th, which was the day they met, although their actual wedding date was May 26th. Mr. Neil
stated that he also lost his independence on July 6th.
Mr. Slavin moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of June 24, 2019, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Revised City of Dover Financial Policies
Exhibit #2 - Ordinance #2019-13
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting on 06/24/2019
CITY OF DOVER
FINANCIAL POLICIES
Amended June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
FINANCIAL POLICIES
The purpose of these policies is to present a standardized set of principles that the City follows in
managing its financial and budgetary affairs. These are general statements of policies, which
represent long-standing principles, traditions, and practices that will be used to guide the City in
maintaining financial stability. It will be the responsibility of the Finance Department to ensure the
financial objectives of these policies are maintained.
Revenue Policy
1. The City will strive to maintain a broad and diversified revenue base that will equitably
distribute the burden of supporting City services and will protect the City from short-term
fluctuations in any one revenue source.
2. The City will actively support economic and industrial development recruitment and
retention efforts to provide for a solid revenue base.
3. The City will maintain timely collection systems and implement necessary enforcement
strategies to collect revenues from available sources.
4. The City will establish user fees and charges for services, when feasible, at levels related to
the cost of providing the services. The City will review the fees and charges every three to
five years to determine modifications needed to keep pace with the cost of providing the
services. Property Tax Rates are set annually
5. The City will establish, when feasible, self-supporting enterprise funds and intergovernmental
service funds in which a relationship between revenues and expenditures clearly exists.
6. The City will project current revenues on a conservative basis so the actual revenues will
consistently meet or exceed budgeted revenues. Revenues greater or less than the original
budget will flow through to the audited Ending Budget Balance.
7. The City will maintain a budgetary control system and will prepare reports, which compare
actual revenues to budgeted amounts.
8. The City will limit the designation of General Fund revenues for specified purposes to
maximize flexibility in budgeting and revenue utilization.
9. The City will review annually and revise, where necessary, its cost allocation formulas, i.e.
internal service departments.
10. Upon satisfying all rate covenants the City will provide operating transfers to the General
Fund. From the Water/Wastewater Utility no greater than $1,000,000 and from the Electric
Utility no greater than $10,000,000.
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Expenditure Policy
1. Basic and essential services provided by the City will receive priority for funding, i.e. Public
Safety & Health, Utilities, Streets, & Sanitation.
2. A report of the expenses of the Public Safety categories that have been identified will be
presented to City Council two (2) times; once upon delivery of the proposed budget in May
and the other upon the adoption of the budget in July. The report will map the revenues that
have been identified to support the expenses, how much of a gap there is, and what the trend is
for closing the gap over a 20-year period. The revenues will be the direct revenues of those
programs and the Property Tax Revenue, excluding BID taxes.
3. The City will adopt a balanced budget, by fund, for all funds maintained by the City, in which
total anticipated revenues must equal or exceed the budgeted expenditures, less capital
transfers, for each fund. The Beginning Budget Balance will not be considered a revenue
source.
4. The City will maintain a budgetary control system to ensure adherence to the original adopted
budget and will prepare reports, which compare actual expenditures to budgeted amounts.
Expenditures greater or less than the original adopted budget will flow through the audited
Ending Budget Balance.
5. The City will restrict the use of appropriations as follows:
Funds appropriated for personnel expenses shall be restricted to use as personnel
expenses. Any personnel savings at the end of each fiscal year will be re-appropriated in
the next fiscal year to be transferred to the City’s capital funds or unfunded retirement
liabilities as approved by City Council;
Funds appropriated as capital expenses shall be restricted to use as capital expenses;
Funds appropriated as operating expenses shall be restricted to use as operating
expenses;
All requests for additional personnel shall be accompanied with a five-year estimate on
the costs of such position(s), including salaries and other employment costs (OEC’s);
6. The City will refrain from budgeting revenues derived from infrequent and unanticipated
transactions for ongoing expenses. These revenues will be set aside for asset replacement or
as otherwise directed by Council.
7. The City will provide access to medical, dental, vision, life, AD & D, and short-term disability
insurance for its employees. The cost for these benefits will be a shared responsibility
between the City and its employees as outlined in the City Personnel Handbook or collective
bargaining agreements
8. The City will provide access to medical and dental insurance for its retirees and their families.
The cost for these benefits will be a shared responsibility between the City and its retirees as
outlined in the City Personnel Handbook or collective bargaining agreements.
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9. The City will provide access to appropriate retirement plans for its employees. The City will
make contributions for eligible employees at the actuarial determined percentage defined for
each of the respective retirement plans.
10. The City will establish an Other Post-Employment Benefit Fund (OPEB). The City will make
contributions for eligible employees and retirees at the actuarial determined rates or
percentages to fund future retiree medical benefits.
Debt Policy
1. The City will maintain a debt management policy and full disclosure on financial reports.
2. The City will maintain communications with bond rating agencies and continue to strive for
improvements in the City’s bond rating.
3. The City will adhere to its debt covenants.
4. The City will review its debt capacity every three (3) years.
5. The City will pay for all capital projects and capital improvements on a pay-as-you-go basis
using current revenues if possible. If a project or improvement cannot be financed with current
revenues, long-term debt or use of reserves will be recommended.
6. The City will refrain from issuing long-term debt for a period in excess of the expected useful
life of the capital project.
7. The City will use special assessment revenue or other self-supporting bonds instead of general
obligation bonds, when practical.
8. The City will seek refinancing of outstanding debt if it is determined that the City will benefit
by reduced interest expense over the remaining life of the bonds.
Budget Balance/Reserve Policy – General Fund
1. The City will strive to maintain a minimum Budget Balance, of at least 8% and no greater than
12% of the current year operating revenues for the General Fund, excluding the carry forward
balance. The purpose of the budget balance is to meet temporary fluctuations in cash flows and
to provide a cushion for loss of revenues until operating changes can be implemented. If the
final Budget Balance exceeds the amount as approved in the budget ordinance, such funds shall
be used to provide for capital purchases, unfunded retirement liabilities, or as otherwise
designated by City Council. The City may use monies in the Budget Balance only in times of
fiscal and economic hardship.
2. Once achieved, at no time should the City’s budget balances fall below their specified
percentages. If a shortfall occurs in the budget balance and immediately restoring the balances
to the specified percentage would cause an extreme burden on the taxpayers, the budget balance
may, with the City Council’s approval, be restored to the specified percentage within one (1)
year, but in any case, no longer than three (3) years.
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3. The City will maintain a minimum reserve, in a contingency account, of at least $700,000. The
City may only use monies in the contingency accounts to cover emergencies of a non-recurring
nature that are over and above the normal course of operations. Examples are uninsured losses,
storms or hurricane damages. The Contingency Reserve will not be used to balance the
operating budget.
4. The total of the General Fund budget and contingency balances shall not exceed 17% (~ 2
months) of Budgeted Operating Revenues.
5. The City will create a Capital Asset Replacement account for Governmental Fund asset
procurements. Optimally, the amount set aside for future asset replacements should equal the
annual depreciation of the current assets. (Annual Depreciation is approximately $3.5 million
per year). The City will appropriate excess (amounts greater than budgeted) revenues to fund
this account, or if the balance is less than the $500,000 minimum, $200,000 per annum until
such time the minimum balance is replenished.
6. The City will create a General Capital Project Fund to account for all General Government asset
procurements and projects. The City will provide operating fund transfers and/or debt proceeds
for each fiscal year’s Capital Investment Plan. All vehicle and equipment purchases under
$25,000 will be budgeted on a pay as you go basis.
Budget Balance/Reserve Policy – Wastewater Fund
1. The City will strive to maintain a minimum Budget Balance, of at least 8% and no greater than
17% (two months) of the current year operating revenues for Wastewater Utility Funds,
excluding the carry forward balance. The purpose of the budget balance is to meet temporary
fluctuations in cash flows and to provide a cushion for loss of revenues until operating changes
can be implemented. If the final Budget Balance exceeds the amount as approved in the budget
ordinance, such funds shall be used to provide for capital purchases, unfunded retirement
liabilities, or as otherwise designated by City Council. The City may use monies in the Budget
Balance only in times of fiscal and economic hardship.
2. Once achieved, at no time should the City’s budget balances fall below their specified
percentages. If a shortfall occurs in the budget balance and immediately restoring the balances
to the specified percentage would cause an extreme burden on the ratepayers, the budget balance
may, with the City Council’s approval, be restored to the specified percentage within one (1)
year, but in any case, no longer than three (3) years.
3. The City will maintain a minimum reserve, in a contingency account, of at least $250,000 for
the Wastewater Fund. The City may only use monies in the contingency accounts to cover
emergencies of a non-recurring nature that are over and above the normal course of operations.
Examples are uninsured losses, storms or hurricane damages. The Contingency Reserve will
not be used to balance the operating budget.
4. The total of the Wastewater Fund budget and contingency balances shall not exceed 25% (3
months) of Budgeted Operating Revenues.
5. The City will maintain a Capital Asset Replacement account to cover replacement or
procurement of assets of the utility. Optimally, the amount set aside for future asset
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replacements should equal the annual depreciation of the current assets. The City will maintain
a minimum balance of $500,000 for Capital Asset Replacements. The City will appropriate
excess revenues to fund this account, or if the balance is less than the minimum $100,000 per
annum for each utility until such time the minimum balance is achieved.
6. The City established by ordinance on December 17, 1996 the Wastewater Impact Fee Reserve to
provide for future expansion of the City’s wastewater system due to increased demand. The
ordinance further provides for debt service payments attributed to wastewater expansion
projects to be funded by the current year’s collection of Impact Fees and the remainder to be
deposited into the reserve account. The City shall maintain a minimum of 20% of wastewater
revenues in the Impact Fee Reserve account. Amounts used to finance projects shall be
replenished by the operating revenues of the Wastewater Fund over the succeeding seven years
of any project completion.
7. The Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund budget balance shall be no less than $200,000
of the current fiscal year’s appropriation for wastewater projects to allow for project variances
and change orders; a 10% contingency shall be included in project budgets greater than
$250,000 if the Department Head determines it to be appropriate. All vehicle and equipment
purchases under $25,000 will be budgeted on a pay as you go basis. The City Manager shall
make the necessary budget amendments in accordance with the City of Dover Purchasing &
Budget Amendment Policies.
Budget Balance/Reserve Policy – Water Fund
1. The City will strive to maintain a minimum Budget Balance, of at least 8% and no greater than
17% (two months) of the current year operating revenues for the Water Utility Fund, excluding
the carry forward balance. The purpose of the budget balance is to meet temporary fluctuations
in cash flows and to provide a cushion for loss of revenues until operating changes can be
implemented. If the final Budget Balance exceeds the amount as approved in the budget
ordinance, such funds shall be used to provide for capital purchases, unfunded retirement
liabilities, or as otherwise designated by City Council. The City may use monies in the Budget
Balance only in times of fiscal and economic hardship.
2. Once achieved, at no time should the City’s budget balances fall below their specified
percentages. If a shortfall occurs in the budget balance and immediately restoring the balances
to the specified percentage would cause an extreme burden on the ratepayers, the budget balance
may, with the City Council’s approval, be restored to the specified percentage within one (1)
year, but in any case, no longer than three (3) years.
3. The City will maintain a minimum reserve, in a contingency account, of at least $250,000 for
each of the Water Funds. The City may only use monies in the contingency accounts to cover
emergencies of a non-recurring nature that are over and above the normal course of operations.
Examples are uninsured losses, storms or hurricane damages. The Contingency Reserve will
not be used to balance the operating budget.
4. The total of the Water Fund budget and contingency balances shall not exceed 25% (3 months)
of Budgeted Operating Revenues.
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5. The City will maintain a Capital Asset Replacement account to cover replacement or
procurement of assets of the utility. Optimally, the amount set aside for future asset
replacements should equal the annual depreciation of the current assets. The City will maintain
a minimum balance of $500,000 for Capital Asset Replacements. The City will appropriate
excess revenues to fund this account, or if the balance is less than the minimum $100,000 per
annum for each utility until such time the minimum balance is achieved.
6. The City established by ordinance on February 1, 2008 the Water Impact Fee Reserve to
provide for future expansion of the City’s water system due to increased demand. The
ordinance further provides for debt service payments attributed to water system expansion
projects to be funded by the current year’s collection of Impact Fees and the remainder to be
deposited into the reserve account. The City shall maintain a minimum of $1.5 million of water
revenues in the Impact Fee Reserve account. Amounts used to finance projects shall be
replenished by the operating revenues of the Water Fund over the succeeding seven (7) years of
any project completion.
7. The Water Improvement & Extension Fund budget balance shall be no less than $200,000 of the
current fiscal year’s appropriation for water projects to allow for project variances and change
orders; a 10% contingency shall be included in project budgets greater than $250,000 if the
Department Head determines it to be appropriate. All vehicle and equipment purchases under
$25,000 will be budgeted on a pay as you go basis. The City Manager shall make the necessary
budget amendments in accordance with the City of Dover Purchasing & Budget Amendment
Policies.
Budget Balance/Reserve Policy – Electric Revenue Fund
1. The City will strive to maintain a minimum Budget Balance, of at least 12% (45 days) of the
current year operating revenues for the Electric Revenue Fund, excluding the carry forward
balance and power cost adjustments. The purpose of the budget balance is to meet temporary
fluctuations in cash flows and to provide a cushion for loss of revenues until operating changes
can be implemented. If the final Budget Balance exceeds the amount as approved in the budget
ordinance, such funds shall be used to provide for capital purchases, unfunded retirement
liabilities, or as otherwise designated by City Council. The City may use monies in the Budget
Balance only in times of fiscal and economic hardship.
2. Once achieved, at no time should the City’s budget balances fall below their specified
percentages. If a shortfall occurs in the budget balance and immediately restoring the balances
to the specified percentage would cause an extreme burden on the ratepayers, the budget balance
may, with the City Council’s approval, be restored to the specified percentage within one (1)
year, but in any case, no longer than three (3) years.
3. The City will maintain a minimum reserve, in a contingency account, of at least $750,000 for
the Electric Revenue Fund. The City may only use monies in the contingency accounts to cover
emergencies of a non-recurring nature that are over and above the normal course of operations.
Examples are uninsured losses, storms or hurricane damages. The Contingency Reserve will
not be used to balance the operating budget.
4. The total of the combined Electric Revenue Fund budget and contingency balances shall not
exceed 25% (3 months) of Budgeted Operating Revenues.
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5. The City has established by bond covenant an account to cover insurance deductibles on the
electric transmission and distribution system or the generating plants. The City shall maintain a
minimum balance of $750,000 to cover various deductibles.
6. Recognizing price fluctuations in the wholesale power markets the City has established a rate
stabilization reserve. The purpose of using such a reserve is to level off the fluctuations in the
wholesale power supply market and in turn provide stable rates to our customers. In those
instances where the actual cost of power supply and generation are less/more than the budgeted
cost of power supply and generation, the City will transfer the difference to/from the Rate
Stabilization Reserve. The balance shall be maintained at a minimum of 10% not to exceed
20% of the purchase power cost in any given year. If the reserve balance exceeds the 20%
maximum, a credit will be applied to the power cost adjustment over the next three (3) fiscal
years.
7. The Electric Improvement & Extension Fund budget balance shall be no less than $200,000 of
the current fiscal year’s appropriation for electric system projects to allow for project variances
and change orders; a 10% contingency shall be included in project budgets greater than
$250,000 if the Department Head determines it to be appropriate. All vehicle and equipment
purchases under $25,000 will be budgeted on a pay as you go basis. The City Manager shall
make the necessary budget amendments in accordance with the City of Dover Purchasing &
Budget Amendment Policies.
8. The City has established an account to provide for capital financing of Future Capacity or
system expansion. The City shall maintain a balance equivalent to the value of 10% growth in
capacity at any given time, or no less than $10,000,000. Amounts used to finance projects shall
be replenished by the operating revenues of the Electric Revenue Fund over the succeeding
seven years of any project completion.
9. The City has established an account to provide for replacement or procurement of utility system
assets, otherwise known as Depreciation Reserve. Optimally, the amount set aside for future
asset replacements should equal the annual depreciation of the current assets. The City will
maintain a minimum balance of $10,000,000. The primary purpose of this account is to provide
partial or all financing of major capital projects and minimize debt service payments. The
account is also intended to cover unforeseen capital replacements due to equipment breakdowns,
storms or hurricane damages. Amounts used to finance projects shall be replenished by the
operating revenues of the Electric Revenue Fund over the succeeding seven (7) years of any
project completion
10. The total of the combined Electric Revenue and Electric Improvement & Extension Fund budget
and reserve balances shall be benchmarked at 50% Budgeted Operating Revenues. Operating
Fund Budget Balance and Reserves shall be adjusted to appropriate levels through adjustments
in the operating budget. Improvement & Extension Fund Budget Balance and Reserves shall be
adjusted in accordance with the Capital Improvement Plan.
Investment and Cash Management Policy
1. The City will deposit all receipts on a timely basis in interest bearing accounts.
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2. The City will strive to maximize the return on its investment portfolio without jeopardizing
principal amounts.
3. The City will limit its investments to the types of securities provided for by Delaware statutes.
4. The City will diversify its investments by maturity date to protect against market fluctuations.
5. The City will purchase securities from qualified institutions based on competitive bids in an
effort to obtain the highest available rates.
6. The City will maintain an Investment Policy based on prudent investment practices and will
monitor all investment managers’ compliance with policy objectives.
Capital Improvement Policy
1. The City will prepare and update, as needed a five-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
which will provide for the orderly maintenance, replacement, and expansion of capital assets.
2. The CIP will identify long-range capital projects and capital improvements of all types, which
will be coordinated with the annual operating budget to maintain full utilization of available
revenue sources.
3. When preparing the CIP, the City will seek to identify all viable capital projects and capital
improvements required during the subsequent five-year period. These projects and
improvements will be prioritized by year and by funding source.
4. Every attempt will be made to match projects and improvements with available funding sources.
Future operating costs and savings associated with a project or an improvement will also be
given consideration in the establishment of priorities.
5. When appropriate, the City will seek Federal, State, and other funding to assist in financing
capital projects and capital improvements.
6. The City will incorporate the reasonable findings and recommendations of other cities’ Boards,
Commissions, Committees, and Citizen Task Forces, as they relate to capital projects and
improvements.
7. The City will seek input from the public by holding public hearings in relation to the
establishment of projects and project priorities.
Financial Reporting Policy
1. The City’s accounting system will maintain records in accordance with accounting standards
and principles outlined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and the State of Delaware.
2. The City will employ an independent accounting firm to perform an annual audit of the City’s
finances and make the annual audit available to all required and interested parties.
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3. The City will produce monthly and quarterly financial statements reporting the current periods’
activity for all funds maintained by the City.
4. The City will prepare an annual budget document that provides a basic understanding of the
City’s planned financial operations for the coming fiscal year. Copies of the proposed and final
budget will be made available to all interested parties and opportunities will be provided for
citizen input prior to final decisions on the budget.
5. The City will place continued emphasis on review and maintenance of an accounting system
which provides strong internal budgetary and accounting controls designed to provide
reasonable assurance, but not absolute, assurance regarding:
(a) the safeguarding of assets against loss from unauthorized use or disposition and,
(b) the reliability of financial records for preparing financial statements and reports, and the
maintaining accountability for assets.
6. The City will seek annual renewal of the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Adoption:
Approval by City Council: January 28, 2002
Most recent amendments:
1. Amended by City Council on September 8, 2014
2. Amended by City Council on October 12, 2015
3. Amended by City Council on June 24, 2019
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 06/24/2019
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty Million Six Hundred Twelve Thousand
Six Hundred dollars ($50,612,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
GENERAL FUND
CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2019-2020
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 8,239,400 $ 5,548,900
RECEIPTS
FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 578,800 577,400
LIBRARY REVENUES 122,100 109,800
KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 277,000 275,000
BUSINESS LICENSES 1,440,000 1,470,000
PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,630,400 1,724,000
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 60,100 70,000
POLICE EXTRA DUTY 539,100 520,100
PROPERTY TAXES 13,440,300 14,596,700
RECREATION REVENUE 144,500 144,500
FRANCHISE FEE 637,200 645,000
SANITATION FEES 3,064,600 3,076,600
RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 100,400 98,000
COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,526,000 1,475,000
INVESTMENT INCOME 119,300 120,000
RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 23,679,800 24,902,100
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER 882,300 1,067,800
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WASTEWATER 882,300 769,200
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,875,500 3,912,900
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,640,100 5,749,900
GRANTS:
POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 60,000 145,000
POLICE PENSION GRANT 466,000 445,000
GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
GRANTS SUBTOTAL 624,500 688,500
TRANSFERS FROM:
TRANSFER TAX 1,586,700 1,525,000
MUNICIPAL STREET AID 803,700 665,300
CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 532,900 532,900
WATER/WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000
ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,923,300 13,723,200
TOTAL REVENUES 43,867,700 45,063,700
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 52,107,100 $ 50,612,600
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2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES
GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
2018/19 2019/20
DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
CITY CLERK $ 454,500 $ 432,600
COUNCIL 144,800 157,700
TAX ASSESSOR 246,900 398,200
FIRE 1,006,700 763,700
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,195,000 1,269,500
LIBRARY 1,781,100 1,779,800
RECREATION 1,015,700 1,156,600
LIFE SAFETY 513,400 381,500
CODE ENFORCEMENT 618,500 680,200
PLANNING 572,700 570,400
INSPECTIONS 570,100 644,700
POLICE 16,951,200 17,183,900
POLICE EXTRA DUTY 600,000 665,100
STREETS 1,368,700 810,600
STORMWATER - 859,000
SANITATION 2,479,700 2,432,400
CITY MANAGER 1,013,700 1,007,900
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 750,500 747,000
FINANCE 949,700 935,800
PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 720,800 802,300
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 653,100 655,700
PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 279,600 368,800
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 726,000 684,400
FLEET MAINTENANCE 882,500 1,051,200
CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,199,500 1,067,500
HUMAN RESOURCES 541,200 523,300
MAYOR 173,700 226,900
DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 37,409,300 38,256,700
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE 500,000 500,000
CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 25,000 -
INSURANCE 735,000 750,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,894,900 1,894,900
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 216,000 -
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 20,000
UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 100,000 -
STREET LIGHTS 815,000 815,000
OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,455,900 4,129,900
TRANSFERS
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 3,432,000 3,261,600
APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 585,000 519,600
APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 466,000 445,000
TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E FUND 200,000 250,000
TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 10,000 -
TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 4,693,000 4,476,200
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 46,558,200 46,862,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 5,548,900 3,749,800
TOTALS $ 52,107,100 $ 50,612,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Two Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred
dollars ($5,208,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
REVENUES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 1,415,200 $ 304,300
REVENUES
INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS 19,500 -
STATE GRANTS - Other - 241,800
BUDGET BOND/BANK PROCEEDS - 1,228,600
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 3,432,000 3,261,600
TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 301,700 -
TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 440,100 172,000
SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 4,193,300 4,904,000
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 4,193,300 4,904,000
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 5,608,500 $ 5,208,300
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
FIRE 216,900 281,100
GROUNDS 250,500 128,400
RECREATION 755,600 476,000
LIFE SAFETY - 48,900
CODE ENFORCEMENT - 37,200
INSPECTIONS - 18,600
POLICE 602,300 753,900
STREETS 2,844,000 1,266,500
STORMWATER - 365,000
SANITATION 452,600 287,200
CITY MANAGER 19,500 -
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 57,600 45,600
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 53,900 784,000
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY - 390,000
FLEET MAINTENANCE - 21,600
DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 5,252,900 4,904,000
TRANSFERS & MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
PARKLAND ACQUISITION - SILVER LAKE 51,300 -
TRANSFERS & MISCELLANEOUS SUBTOTAL 51,300 -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,304,200 4,904,000
BUDGET BALANCE 304,300 304,300
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 5,608,500 $ 5,208,300
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand dollars ($775,000)
or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending
June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 743,600 $ 764,100
INTEREST EARNED 20,500 10,900
TOTALS $ 764,100 $ 775,000
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 764,100 $ 775,000
TOTALS $ 764,100 $ 775,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Ninety Thousand One Hundred dollars
($1,090,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,515,400 $ 1,075,300
INTEREST EARNINGS - 14,800
TOTALS $ 1,515,400 $ 1,090,100
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 440,100 $ 172,000
CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 1,075,300 918,100
TOTALS $ 1,515,400 $ 1,090,100
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty-Four Thousand Five hundred dollars ($54,500) or so
much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
OPERATING REVENUES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 355,700 $ 54,000
INTEREST EARNINGS - 500
TOTALS $ 355,700 $ 54,500
OPERATING EXPENSES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 301,700 $ -
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 54,000 54,500
TOTALS $ 355,700 $ 54,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
WATER FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Thirty-One Thousand
dollars ($8,031,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,912,800 $ 1,487,000
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,912,800 1,487,000
BASE REVENUE
WATER SERVICES 5,463,000 5,530,800
WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 400,600 410,200
WATER IMPACT FEES 620,600 570,000
INTEREST - WATER 15,000 10,000
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 6,400 23,000
TOTAL REVENUES 6,505,600 6,544,000
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 8,418,400 $ 8,031,000
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2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES
WATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
2018/19 2019/20
DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 253,900 $ 371,400
WATER DEPARTMENT 750,900 638,400
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,815,100 2,080,900
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 2,819,900 3,090,700
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE - WATER 520,500 760,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 107,800 113,200
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 2,100 -
OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 20,700 -
INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 882,300 1,052,700
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 14,000 14,000
BOND ISSUE COSTS 15,000 -
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 1,562,400 1,939,900
TRANSFER TO:
GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000
WATER IMP AND EXT 1,800,000 1,500,000
WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 100,100
ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT 149,000 149,000
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 2,549,100 2,149,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 6,931,400 7,179,600
BUDGET BALANCES
BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,487,000 851,400
BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,487,000 851,400
TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 8,418,400 $ 8,031,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
WASTEWATER FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Five
Hundred dollars ($10,315,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,053,000 1,038,700
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,053,000 1,038,700
BASE REVENUE
WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,794,600 3,654,700
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 2,970,000 3,267,000
GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,901,200 1,841,900
WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 574,200 480,000
INTEREST - WASTEWATER 15,000 10,000
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 6,300 23,200
TOTAL REVENUES 9,261,300 9,276,800
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 10,314,300 $ 10,315,500
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2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES
WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
2018/19 2019/20
DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 253,900 $ 195,100
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 992,400 1,153,900
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,246,300 1,349,000
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 611,200 672,500
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 107,700 113,100
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 2,100 -
OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 20,700 -
KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,627,300 5,101,900
INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 882,300 759,800
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 14,000 14,000
BOND ISSUE COSTS 15,000 15,000
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,280,300 6,676,300
TRANSFER TO:
GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000
WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,100,000 900,000
ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT 149,000 149,000
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,749,000 1,549,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 9,275,600 9,574,300
BUDGET BALANCES
BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 1,038,700 741,200
BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,038,700 741,200
TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 10,314,300 $ 10,315,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Nine Hundred Seven Thousand
dollars ($5,907,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year begining July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 5,672,600 $ 4,366,100
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,672,600 4,366,100
REVENUES
STATE LOAN FUND - WATER 4,000,000 -
TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,800,000 1,500,000
TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 40,400 30,900
INTEREST INCOME 45,000 10,000
TOTAL REVENUES 5,885,400 1,540,900
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 11,558,000 $ 5,907,000
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
WATER $ 723,700 $ 960,400
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 6,468,200 559,700
TOTAL EXPENSES 7,191,900 1,520,100
BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 4,366,100 4,386,900
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,366,100 4,386,900
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 11,558,000 $ 5,907,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Six Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five
Hundred dollars ($2,668,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year begining July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,148,800 1,110,700
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,148,800 1,110,700
REVENUES
STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 1,033,900 643,000
TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 1,100,000 900,000
TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 421,100 4,800
INTEREST INCOME 45,000 10,000
TOTAL REVENUES 2,600,000 1,557,800
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 3,748,800 $ 2,668,500
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
WASTEWATER 2,638,100 2,302,600
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,638,100 2,302,600
BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,110,700 365,900
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,110,700 365,900
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 3,748,800 $ 2,668,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Forty-three Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
($543,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 535,600 $ 539,700
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 535,600 539,700
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,100 4,100
TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,100 4,100
TOTALS $ 539,700 $ 543,800
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 539,700 $ 543,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 539,700 543,800
TOTALS $ 539,700 $ 543,800
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred dollars
($542,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 534,400 538,500
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 534,400 538,500
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,100 4,100
TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,100 4,100
TOTALS $ 538,500 $ 542,600
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 538,500 542,600
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 538,500 542,600
TOTALS $ 538,500 $ 542,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Three Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred
dollars ($1,349,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,269,700 $ 1,339,700
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,269,700 1,339,700
RECEIPTS
TRANSFER IN FROM OPERATING FUND 100,100 -
INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 10,300 10,200
TOTAL RECEIPTS 110,400 10,200
TOTALS $ 1,380,100 $ 1,349,900
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WATER IMPACT FEES $ 40,400 $ 30,900
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 1,339,700 1,319,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,339,700 1,319,000
TOTALS $ 1,380,100 $ 1,349,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Seven Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Six Hundred
dollars ($4,009,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 4,367,300 3,979,400
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,367,300 3,979,400
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 33,200 30,200
TOTAL RECEIPTS 33,200 30,200
TOTALS $ 4,400,500 $ 4,009,600
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 421,100 4,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 3,979,400 4,004,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,979,400 4,004,800
TOTALS $ 4,400,500 $ 4,009,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand dollars Six Hundred ($259,600)
or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for
the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and
ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 255,700 $ 257,600
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 255,700 257,600
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 1,900 2,000
TOTAL RECEIPTS 1,900 2,000
TOTALS $ 257,600 $ 259,600
BUDGET SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 257,600 $ 259,600
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 257,600 259,600
TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 257,600 $ 259,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand dollars ($287,000) or so
much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and
ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 282,700 284,800
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 282,700 284,800
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 2,100 2,200
TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,100 2,200
TOTALS $ 284,800 $ 287,000
BUDGET SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 284,800 287,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 284,800 287,000
TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 284,800 $ 287,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety-Five Million Six Hundred Forty-Three Thousand One
Hundred dollars ($95,643,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,024,400 $ 13,548,100
DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (2,989,900) (2,873,800)
BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 13,034,500 10,674,300
BASE REVENUE
DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 82,607,300 82,686,400
UTILITY TAX 1,320,700 1,322,000
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 565,000 528,000
RENT REVENUE 60,000 110,000
GREEN ENERGY 133,800 127,400
INTEREST EARNINGS 195,000 195,000
TOTAL REVENUES 84,881,800 84,968,800
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 97,916,300 $ 95,643,100
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2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
2018/19 2019/20
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
POWER SUPPLY $ 24,232,900 $ 22,115,400
SOLAR ENERGY 2,685,400 2,703,900
SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 392,300 395,200
POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 835,000 835,000
REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 309,600 411,000
RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 54,000 67,500
PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 4,404,600 5,678,600
PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 6,921,000 7,792,400
CAPACITY CHARGES 16,663,400 11,101,900
SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 56,498,200 51,100,900
PLANT OPERATIONS 6,306,000 5,530,700
GENERATIONS FUELS 1,678,400 956,300
PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,089,100) (1,163,100)
PJM CREDITS (454,400) (516,900)
CAPACITY CREDITS (14,589,000) (8,422,000)
GENERATION SUBTOTAL (8,148,100) (3,615,000)
POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 48,350,100 47,485,900
DIRECT EXPENDITURES
TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,673,500 3,802,800
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,249,700 1,372,900
ADMINISTRATION 625,400 615,500
METER READING 402,800 401,900
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 690,700 853,100
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 6,642,100 7,046,200
OTHER EXPENSES:
UTILITY TAX 1,320,700 1,322,000
ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 250,000 250,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 150,000 200,000
LEGAL EXPENSES 100,000 100,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 721,400 721,400
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES - -
GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 127,400 137,000
INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,875,500 3,912,900
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 17,500 17,500
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 327,000 327,000
DEBT SERVICE 1,586,500 1,379,500
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,476,000 8,367,300
TRANSFER TO:
IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 6,400,000 6,816,000
GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE 2,500,000 5,000,000
RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 2,000,000 -
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 20,900,000 21,816,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 84,368,200 84,715,400
BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 13,548,100 10,927,700
TOTALS $ 97,916,300 $ 95,643,100
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
($20,034,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
REVENUES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 11,123,900 $ 12,120,900
REVENUES
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 6,400,000 6,816,000
TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER 298,000 298,000
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 200,000 250,000
GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 450,000 400,000
MISC GRANT REVENUE 21,500 -
MISC RECEIPTS 40,600
INTEREST EARNINGS 109,800 150,000
TOTAL REVENUES 7,519,900 7,914,000
TOTALS $ 18,643,800 $ 20,034,900
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ - $ 1,643,200
ELECTRIC GENERATION 1,658,000 115,000
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,474,900 1,255,000
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,362,800 3,293,000
METER READING - 21,800
ERP SYSTEM 1,027,200 488,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 6,522,900 6,816,000
BUDGET BALANCE 12,120,900 13,218,900
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 18,643,800 $ 20,034,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred dollars
($904,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 876,200 $ 890,200
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 14,000 14,200
TOTAL RECEIPTS 14,000 14,200
TOTALS $ 890,200 $ 904,400
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 890,200 $ 904,400
TOTALS $ 890,200 $ 904,400
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty-One Million Two Hundred Thirteen Thousand Eight
Hundred dollars ($21,213,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,246,600 $ 15,958,500
INTEREST EARNINGS 211,900 255,300
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 2,500,000 5,000,000
TOTALS $ 15,958,500 $ 21,213,800
BUDGET SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 15,958,500 $ 21,213,800
TOTALS $ 15,958,900 $ 21,213,800
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand
Four Hundred dollars ($13,836,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,404,000 $ 13,618,500
INTEREST EARNINGS 214,500 217,900
TOTALS $ 13,618,500 $ 13,836,400
BUDGET SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 13,618,500 $ 13,836,400
TOTALS $ 13,618,800 $ 13,836,400
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Twelve Thousand Five Hundred dollars
($812,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 787,100 $ 799,700
INTEREST EARNINGS 12,600 12,800
TOTALS $ 799,700 $ 812,500
BUDGET SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 799,700 $ 812,500
TOTALS $ 788,200 $ 812,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixteen Million Five Hundred Forty-One Thousand
dollars ($1,6541,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,024,100 $ 16,280,500
INTEREST EARNINGS 256,400 260,500
TOTALS $ 16,280,500 $ 16,541,000
BUDGET SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ - $ -
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 16,280,500 16,541,000
TOTALS $ 16,280,500 $ 16,541,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred dollars
($665,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
STATE GRANT 803,700 665,300
TOTALS $ 803,800 $ 665,400
BUDGET SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 803,700 $ 665,300
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
TOTALS $ 803,800 $ 665,400
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand dollars
($533,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
POLICE FINES 532,900 532,900
TOTALS $ 533,000 $ 497,100
BUDGET SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 532,900 $ 532,900
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
TOTALS $ 533,000 $ 533,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Four Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand One
Hundred dollars ($2,457,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
OPERATING REVENUES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,257,700 $ 1,444,700
INTEREST INCOME 22,500 22,500
PREMIUM FROM CITY 904,300 989,900
TOTALS $ 2,184,500 $ 2,457,100
OPERATING EXPENSES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 565,000 $ 550,000
INSURANCE 110,800 110,000
STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 39,000 39,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 739,800 724,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,444,700 1,733,100
TOTALS $ 2,184,500 $ 2,457,100
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
($570,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
OPERATING REVENUES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 70,900 $ 70,900
GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 500,000
TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 570,900
OPERATING EXPENSES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 500,000 $ 550,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 70,900 20,900
TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 570,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
LIBRARY GRANT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety Thousand Four Hundred dollars
($290,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
OPERATING REVENUES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 18,900 $ -
STATE GRANT 280,800 287,900
FEDERAL GRANT 1,800 2,500
TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 290,400
OPERATING EXPENSES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
STATE GRANTS
FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 5,500 $ 5,500
OFFICE SUPPLIES 28,000 25,000
PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 13,700 12,500
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 25,500 26,100
BOOKS 128,800 126,000
COMPUTER SOFTWARE 2,500 2,000
COMPUTER HARDWARE 5,300 3,500
AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 79,000 79,000
POSTAGE 200 100
TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 4,200 4,000
OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 4,000 2,000
OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,100 2,200
SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 298,800 287,900
FEDERAL GRANTS
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,700 2,500
SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,700 2,500
GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 301,500 290,400
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 290,400
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
POLICE GRANTS FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand dollars ($764,000)
or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
OPERATING REVENUES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 201,300 $ 129,000
STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 675,800 635,000
TOTALS $ 877,100 $ 764,000
OPERATING EXPENSES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
CADET PROGRAM SALARIES 11,900 $ -
CADET PROGRAM FICA 900 -
CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 700 -
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 643,600 524,000
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
CELL PHONE CHARGES 20,000 20,000
TRAINING 19,700 25,000
AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 697,800 570,000
OTHER FINANCING USES
OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 100,300 115,000
TOTAL FINANCING USES 100,300 115,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 79,000 79,000
TOTALS $ 877,100 $ 764,000
The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2019-13
CDBG GRANT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Two Hundred dollars
($291,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
OPERATING REVENUES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,500 $ 2,500
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE NSP 6,300 6,300
CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 250,000 282,400
TOTALS $ 258,800 $ 291,200
OPERATING EXPENSES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
PRIOR YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM $ 1,800 $ -
PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 1,400 -
PRIOR YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY - -
PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 1,000 -
PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 7,700 -
PRIOR YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 17,000 -
PRIOR YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 27,900 -
CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 70,000 97,900
CURRENT YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM - -
CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 22,000 30,000
CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 5,000 33,000
CURRENT YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - -
CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. - 25,000
CURRENT YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLABORATIVE - 40,000
CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 64,900 56,500
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 218,700 282,400
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 33,800 2,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE NSP 6,300 6,300
TOTALS $ 258,800 $ 291,200
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Thirteen Thousand dollars ($113,000)
or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
OPERATING REVENUES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 93,700 $ 52,000
STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000
RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000
TOTALS $ 154,700 $ 113,000
OPERATING EXPENSES
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS 67,700 $ 68,500
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 35,000 35,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 102,700 103,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 52,000 9,500
TOTALS $ 154,700 $ 113,000
The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand dollars
($1,525,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
CASH RECEIPTS
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 1,586,700 1,525,000
TOTALS $ 1,586,700 $ 1,525,000
BUDGET SUMMARY
2018/19 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 1,586,700 $ 1,525,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
TOTALS $ 1,586,700 $ 1,525,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2019
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