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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA, DOVER, DELAWARE
OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.)
THE “OPEN FORUM” SEGMENT IS PROVIDED TO EXTEND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
TO SHARE THEIR QUESTIONS, THOUGHTS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS, AND COMPLAINTS. DISCUSSION OF
ANY ITEM APPEARING ON THE AGENDA AS A PUBLIC HEARING IS PROHIBITED DURING THE OPEN
FORUM AS AN OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED DURING CONSIDERATION OF THAT ITEM. CITIZEN
COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES. COUNCIL IS PROHIBITED FROM TAKING ACTION
SINCE THEY ARE NOT IN OFFICIAL SESSION; HOWEVER, THEY MAY SCHEDULE SUCH ITEMS AS REGULAR
AGENDA ITEMS AND ACT UPON THEM IN THE FUTURE.
INVOCATION BY BISHOP THOMAS L. HOLSEY
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
* CONSENT AGENDA
THOSE ITEMS ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA WHICH ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND NON-
CONTROVERSIAL SHALL BE MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE
ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS
UNLESS A MEMBER OF COUNCIL SO REQUESTS, IN WHICH EVENT THE MATTER SHALL BE REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED A SEPARATE ITEM.
* 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
A. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2019
B. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2019
2. PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-15
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE COUNCIL
MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2019. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFDOVER.COM UNDER "GOVERNMENT."
A. #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
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* 3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - AUGUST 13, 2019
A. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
(1) REVIEW OF ACTIVE RECREATION AREA PLAN (AND REQUEST FOR PARTIAL
CASH-IN-LIEU) FOR WHITE OAK PROPERTY: APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOUSES
(PLANNING REFERENCE: S-19-15)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL OF THE ACTIVE RECREATION AREA
PLAN WITH THE COMMENTS AND CONDITIONS PROVIDED)
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPTANCE OF THE $3,490.87 CASH-IN-LIEU
OF RECREATION AREA CONSTRUCTION DONATION, AS THE AMOUNT COMPLIES
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE)
(2) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM SEMI-ANNUAL
UPDATE (MARCH 2019 - AUGUST 2019)
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
(3) DOVER PARK MASTER PLAN
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPTANCE OF MRS. MITCHELL'S
ALTERNATIVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED NOT TO INCLUDE A SQUARE
FOOTAGE DESIGNATION, AND THAT STAFF IS TO RESEARCH THE OTHER OPTIONS
WHICH WERE BROUGHT BY THE COMMITTEE)
(4) PRESENTATION - SKATE PARK ADVOCATES
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
B. UTILITY COMMITTEE
(1) ANNUAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF GOVERNING POLICY FOR ENERGY
COMMODITY RISK MANAGEMENT
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
THE GOVERNING POLICY FOR ENERGY COMMODITY RISK MANAGEMENT, AS
RECOMMENDED BY STAFF)
* 4. MONTHLY REPORTS - JULY 2019
A. CITY ASSESSOR’S REPORT
B. CITY COUNCIL'S COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND REPORT
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
D. CITY PLANNER’S REPORT
E. CONTROLLER/TREASURER’S BUDGET REPORT
F. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
G. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
5. FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE COUNCIL
MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2019. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFDOVER.COM UNDER
“GOVERNMENT.”
A. #2019-18 AMENDING CHAPTER 2 - ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 1 - GENERALLY, SECTION 2-201 - COMPENSATION AND
EXPENSES FOR MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIALS
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6. CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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IMPROVEMENTS, OR SALES OR LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY;
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AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(6) - DISCUSSION OF THE CONTENT OF DOCUMENTS, EXCLUDED FROM THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC
RECORD" IN §10002 OF THIS TITLE WHERE SUCH DISCUSSION MAY DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS OF SUCH DOCUMENTS;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(9) - PERSONNEL MATTERS IN WHICH THE NAMES, COMPETENCY AND ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL
EMPLOYEES ARE DISCUSSED, UNLESS THE EMPLOYEE REQUESTS THAT SUCH A MEETING BE OPEN
THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(E)(2),
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on August 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. with Council President Hare
presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole (arrived at
6:35 p.m.), Mr. Polce, and Mr. Taylor. Mr. Lindell and Mr. Slavin were absent. Mayor Christiansen
was also present.
Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. McDowell. Other staff members
present were Mr. Harline, Assistant City Manager, and Mr. Robinson, Electric Director (arrived at
6:08 p.m.).
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4) - Strategy
sessions, including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney-at-law, with
respect to collective bargaining or pending or potential litigation, but only when an open
meeting would have an adverse effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public
body and 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(6) - Discussion of the content of documents, excluded from the
definition of "public record" in §10002 of this title where such discussion may disclose the
contents of such documents (§10002 (l)(2) Trade secrets and commercial or financial
information obtained from a person which is of a privileged or confidential nature). The
motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m.
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Dover Solar Proposals
During the executive session, members of Council reviewed information related to the Solar and
Storage Request for Proposals prepared by The Energy Authority Risk Management Committee.
Mr. Anderson moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into one or more agreements with
projects up to a maximum of 75 MW of solar capacity which results in a blended PPA price
not to exceed $42.00/MWH delivered for a term not to exceed 25 years. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting of August 12, 2019 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on August 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Hare
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce,
and Mr. Taylor. Mr. Lindell and Mr. Slavin were absent.
Staff members present were Major Stump, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Deputy Fire
Chief O'Connor, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also
present (departed at 7:43 p.m.).
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Hare declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council
was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mr. Michael L. Herman, Galena Maryland, advised that he was working on his graduate thesis on
providing services for homeless veterans. He explained that although housing is being provided,
there is no comprehensive system in place that provides home ownership or financial counseling.
Mr. Herman stated that he was working with a multitude of state and local organizations, as well as
colleges, to find ways to provide skills training for the veterans to help them become productive
citizens. He noted that they would be holding a conference at Wilmington University in October for
all of the stakeholders to give a brief five or ten minute talk centered around brainstorming.
Mr. Herman advised that the end goal is to come up with a plan and then go for funding and grants
to build for the homeless veterans an entire community where they live, where they can work, where
they are trained, and where they have community meetings. He provided a handout outlining his
thesis work (Exhibit #1) and invited everyone to attend the conference.
Mr. Anderson thanked Mr. Herman for his work and research and asked if he had contacted People's
Place, Mike Rowe's Veteran's Division, or others. Responding, Mr. Herman stated that he had
reached out to them and probably four dozen other organizations. He noted that they are also
working on receiving input from the homeless veterans regarding their thoughts and needs.
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 adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Cole and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 22, 2019
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 22, 2019 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Cole and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - RESTORING CENTRAL DOVER INITIATIVE
The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Recognition into the record:
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
presented to
Alleyah Sheay Kendell Washington Denisha Jones
Dyiamod Waters Jason Cruz Tyshawn Sheay
Darryl Sheay Mesiah Waters
for dedicating your summer to enhancing the Dover Community by assisting the
Restoring Central Dover Initiative. The City of Dover extends sincere appreciation
for your public service.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen and Councilmen Anderson and Sudler
presented the Certificates of Recognition.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE - THOMAS S. HOLT - PLANNING COMMISSION
(FEBRUARY 1987 - AUGUST 2019)
On behalf of members of Council, Mayor Christiansen presented Mr. Thomas Holt with a Dover Cup
in recognition of his service on the Planning Commission from February 1987 through August 2019.
DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT - JUNE 20, 2019
The Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) met on June 20, 2019
at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Gaddis presiding. Members present were Mr. Fleming,
Mrs. Herbert, Ms. Mullen, and Mr. Rocha. Ms. Mishoe Paige was absent.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
Discussion and Revisions to the DHRC Strategic Plan
Mr. Gaddis discussed the history of the four (4) election districts, including one (1)
predominantly made up of minority groups. He stated he was not sure when the
Dover Human Relations Commission was formed. Mr. Fleming noted there was an
incident that occurred within the City that was behind the formation of the Dover
Human Relations Commission.
Mrs. Herbert reviewed Chapter 58 - Human Relations of the Dover Code.
Mr. Fleming stated he believed the commission was developed to nip problems
before they got out of hand. He noted that there was an intake form for complaints
that the Commission would review and then schedule a meeting with the complainant
to discuss the issue and try to resolve it. He stated there was not an intake form
anymore.
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Ms. Mullen questioned why the Commission existed, noting that it seemed that the
Commission could do nothing, as with the past incident that was referred to the
State’s Human Relations Commission.
Mr. Rocha stated that members have to know the Code so when a situation occurs
they know whether the situation needs to go through Dover Human Relations
Commission or if they need to boot it up to the State. He noted the DHRC could do
some form of vetting.
Mrs. Herbert stated that the strategic plan tells members what they are suppose to do,
but that some things within the plan are ludicrous. She stated that she did not mean
that the plan was not a good idea, but that it was asking a lot with basically a four (4)
or five (5) person committee. Mrs. Herbert noted that the plan asks a lot of citizens
as opposed to professionals in an area like that to do it. She stated they were
wonderful ideas, but would not want to be handed the job.
Ms. Mullen asked that if the Commission could make a revision that anytime there
is an issue, especially in Dover, that the issue should go through the Dover Human
Relations Commission first instead of going to the State because the commission
represents the communities.
Mrs. Herbert noted that the State only handles housing discrimination and
discrimination with accommodation and once in awhile the State will do something
about disabilities. Mrs. Herbert noted that the State gave her a list for the DHRC’s
use when handling complaints. She noted that as an ex-social worker she felt that
they should help the person network but that may be beyond anything they were
allowed to.
Mr. Gaddis reviewed section II of the DHRC Strategic Plan 2015-2018. Mr. Gaddis
stated he had problems with the word “how” regarding the strategic plan. He read
paragraph two involving segments of the community and asked how is the
Commission going to do that. He stated that at the moment the Commission was
made up of five (5) members and that Council has not seen fit to fill three (3)
vacancies. He noted that according to Section II, Mission, of the Strategic Plan the
Commission works with the City Council and City Administration to anticipate,
prepare for and resolve incidents of inter-group conflicts and disputes within the City.
He stated that their strategic plan said they were suppose to be involved in dissipating
and resolving any City dispute, but they were sidestepped.
Mr. Rocha stated that it was too much information for a mission statement, which
should be something they can memorize.
Mr. Gaddis stated that there was a request to modify the mission statement in early
2017 to make it briefer. He noted that he and former member Theodore Henderson
came up with a variation to the mission statement. Mr. Gaddis stated that Ms. Paige
also made a couple of modifications with him. He noted that Ms. Paige also worked
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with a former member to review more of the mission statement but the commission
has not resolved it. Mr. Gaddis stated that the idea was to make the mission
statement brief enough to make sense on the DHRC brochure.
Mr. Fleming stated that City Council had gradually reduced the Commission’s ability
to get out into the community by limiting where they can meet and how often.
Mr. Fleming asked how can people get to the commission with their concerns and
noted that they do not have an intake form anymore. Mr. Rocha suggested
submitting the intake form with the strategic plan to Council.
Ms. Mullen asked if it would be possible to post notices for DHRC Meetings on
DoverTV. Ms. Janella Tauchus, Administrative Assistant, stated that every meeting
is posted on the City’s website and at the entrance of City Hall. Ms. Tauchus also
noted that an email is sent out every time meeting information is posted or updated
on the City’s website, but that she would check on having the DHRC meeting times
and any cancellations posted on DoverTV.
Ms. Mullen noted that she had to prepare an elevator speech to share with
Homeowner’s Associations and it was like a mission statement condensed enough
that someone could share it in an elevator. Mr. Rocha noted that the elevator speech
should be the Commission’s mission statement.
Mrs. Herbert stated that the mission statement listed on the DHRC Strategic Plan
2015-2018 tries to tell them what they do, how they do it, and who they do it for, but
it does not say why they exist. She noted that the Commission’s goal was to make
Dover a safe and livable community for all of its citizens.
Mr. Rocha stated that it could be a mission statement and then talk about the mission
statement through the paragraphs, but the mission statement itself should be like an
elevator speech. He noted something one to two sentences, three at most, and then
they can capture the essence of three sentences and talk about it.
Mr. Gaddis stated that he would work with Mr. Rocha on shortening the mission
statement to bring forward at the next DHRC meeting scheduled for July 18, 2019.
Mrs. Herbert stated that one of the things she was working on with Ms. Mullen was
to promote and encourage communication and cooperation between all groups
interested in bettering human relations in the City. She stated that they have not
gotten a group together and noted that they always talk about all the churches, but
there are other groups that want to better the City.
Ms. Mullen noted that she wanted to have a community gathering on the Green and
that City Council said no.
Mr. Rocha stated that there are a lot of policies for that and that he understood. He
noted that he was trying to figure out how members are saying “no we can’t” and
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maybe that might not be the way to go but they have to figure out, or at least
coordinate with City Council to find out what, based on the Code the Commission
can do because the way he read it, it does not limit them to anything.
Mrs. Herbert stated that Ms. Mullen has tried to do outreach and stated that it should
not be that hard. She noted that the hardest thing is finding somebody willing to do
it.
Mr. Gaddis stated that they should present their ideas to City Council as a
Commission, not as individual members. Mr. Rocha stated that maybe City Council
does not want the Commission to sponsor, host, or be the face of the whole event.
Mr. Gaddis stated that there is a lot in the mission statement that was determined for
the years 2015 through 2018 that they are suppose to be doing, but there are things
that they cannot do. He noted not just because Council may not be letting them, but
they are nine (9) people. He stated that they have all kinds of long term objectives
and mission components under the mission statement. Mr. Gaddis reviewed the
DHRC Strategic Plan 2015-2018, subsection Long-term Objectives, B.1.
Responding to Mr. Gaddis, Mr. Fleming stated that they can invite representatives
from each of the groups that they can identify to come in and speak to the
Commission, but they would need to come to a meeting. Mr. Gaddis stated that was
one of the problems.
Mr. Fleming noted that back in the day the Human Relations Commission was
instrumental in getting weekend bus service because people came in and said they
really needed a way to get around on the weekends and busses did not run.
Mr. Fleming stated that they got individuals to come in from Chesapeake Utilities
during the winter months to talk about how someone could cut their bill. He noted
that they should go to the homeless shelters, have dinners, and get out and mingle,
but they have not been able to do that because they have to meet at City Hall four (4)
times a year.
Mrs. Herbert stated that when Ms. Mullen was discussing the unity day, it would not
have been the Commission putting it on, but a group of citizens who wanted to see
better relationships getting together and doing it. Ms. Mullen noted that it was an
opportunity for members to educate communities on what the Commission does, why
they exist, their purpose, and mission. She stated that the Code is a bunch of words,
like a law, but a law that is not enforced is just a bunch of words on a piece of paper.
Mrs. Herbert stated that based on the City’s Code regarding the Dover Human
Relations Commission they could pick three (3) or four (4) things that they felt they
could really do. She stated she had trouble with the research and writing up
programs, noting that it was too much to ask. Mrs. Herbert noted that she could not
believe that they have not been able to get together a group of people who care about
the relationship of their citizens in Dover. She stated that they are willing to work
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to create better relationships and noted that she believes the reason why people were
leaving the Commission was because they could not figure out what they are suppose
to do to get people to know the Commission exists. Mrs. Herbert stated that if people
do not know they exist, they cannot help them or be proactive on their behalf.
Referring to Chapter 58 - Human Relations, Article II. - Human Relations
Commission, Sec. 58-31. - Purpose - (4) Issues, Mr. Rocha stated from his
perspective the word “offered” means that the Commission does not have to conduct
the programs or services. He noted that the Commission can refer to People’s Place
or other similar places and the Commission does not have to do the work, but they
should have relationships with organizations to do the work and advocate for them.
Mrs. Herbert stated that she had an issue with Sec. 58-36. - Power and duties - (5)
Research, education, etc.
Responding to Mr. Gaddis, Mr. Rocha stated that he was looking at the City’s Code
to use to create a basis. Mr. Rocha noted that they could create their own strategic
plan as long as it aligns with the City Code. He noted that if they submit their
strategic plan he suggests having a meeting with Council members because Council
has responsibilities of appointment. Mr. Rocha noted that each council person from
each district should be the recruiters. He noted that if Council needs to hold a forum
in their district they could invite Commissioners to come and talk to the citizens.
Mr. Rocha noted that if someone volunteers to be a Commissioner, they should be
filling those slots.
Mrs. Herbert stated that she has gotten very frustrated because she feels that the
Commission could make a big difference in the City if they were allowed to actually
know what they were doing and that the strategic plan has to agree with the City’s
Code, but it does not have to be so cumbersome or confusing. She noted that she
does not see anything in the plan that would have kept Ms. Mullen from having
somebody come speak or having an event. Mrs. Herbert asked how to do outreach
if you do not deal with people.
Mr. Rocha stated that the Code tells members to do community outreach because
they want to prevent things from happening, to build a cohesiveness. He noted that
if members develop their own relationships with Council in some form or fashion,
once they get the strategic plan done, Council will get a better understanding based
on their relationships on what they intend to do. He stated that if they do it on their
own and have meetings and submit ideas there is a disconnect and that they need to
bring Council in. Mr. Rocha noted it was good seeing Mayor Christiansen at a
previous meeting. He suggested sending a letter to Council and inviting them to one
of the DHRC meetings.
Mrs. Herbert stated that she hoped to do a roundtable style meeting with Council.
Ms. Mullen stated that she has a relationship with two of her Councilmen and that
all she would have to do is just request them to attend.
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Mr. Fleming stated that the people that started the demise of the DHRC are gone and
that this is what they are stuck with now. Mr. Rocha stated that they have to bring
it back together. Mrs. Herbert stated that if the demise came five years ago, the
current people will not know that it is any different than it was five years ago.
Mr. Rocha stated that he could not find the Chapter 58 - Human Relations section of
the City’s Code by navigating the City’s website. He suggested having at least
Chapter 58 - Human Relations, Article II - Human Relations Commission, Sec. 58-31
- Purpose listed on the DHRC section of the City’s website.
Mr. Gaddis suggested members divide into groups of two (2) or three (3) and work
on the Long-Term objectives listed on the DHRC Strategic Plan 2015-2018, analyze
the sections and revise them to bring back to the next DHRC meeting scheduled for
July 18, 2019. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Gaddis stated that the next meeting
would be a regular meeting. He stated that the concept for the groups is to look at the
objectives and eliminate or simplify each one so that the strategic plan is something
the commission can do. Mr. Gaddis stated that they are going to have a revised
strategic plan if it takes members one or two meetings to deal with it. He stated that
the Commission spends time complaining about what has happened in the past, what
hasn’t worked, and why they are disgruntled. Mr. Gaddis stated that they should get
something together that they can get gruntled about.
Mr. Fleming stated that the intake form was mentioned on a previous brochure. He
noted that if the Commission is going to put a new brochure together then they want
the community to have access to them. Responding to Ms. Mullen, Mr. Fleming
stated that the Commission would disseminate the brochure to people and that it
could be picked up from City Hall.
Mrs. Herbert stated they do not want to make it hard and that when she attended a
meeting at the State, they went into executive session and everybody had to leave
except the Commissioners because the person that was going to speak did not want
the people that were there to know what she was going to talk about. Mr. Fleming
noted that when they used intake forms it was just the individual and the Commission
who had the complaint.
Responding to Mrs. Herbert, Mr. Fleming stated that people would fill out an intake
form and they would talk to them whether they thought they had an issue or not.
They were trying to come up with fair treatment.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Fleming stated in the past if someone showed up to
Open Forum they had an intake form or gave them one. He noted they would hear
the complaint but not at that time.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mrs. Herbert stated that it was explained to her that they
could go into executive session if there was something that they needed to talk about
that was not appropriate for the other people.
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Mr. Fleming noted that he would like to suggest to Council that DHRC should have
the ability to meet outside of City Hall. He stated that the Commissioners are wanted
out in the community and that they are not allowed to do that. Mr. Rocha noted that
he did not understand how Commissioners were not allowed and that in the Code
they are allowed until it is changed and voted on. Mr. Rocha stated that he could not
see how Council could tell them they cannot do this and they cannot do that.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mrs. Herbert stated that if they were meeting to conduct
business they had to have the meeting at City Hall and have a quorum, but if
members decide to show up someplace or they are working with another group,
sponsoring something, then it is not a meeting, but an activity.
Mr. Gaddis stated that they were going to get that issue clarified.
Mr. Fleming moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Dover Human Relations Commission
Report, seconded by Mr. Cole and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin
absent).
DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT - JULY 18, 2019
The Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) met on July 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
with Chairman Gaddis presiding. Members present were Mr. Fleming, Mrs. Herbert,
Ms. Paige, and Mr. Rocha. Ms. Mullen was absent.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Fleming moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Herbert and
unanimously carried.
Review Ordinance #2013-15 Amending Chapter 58 - Human Relations
Mrs. Herbert reviewed Ordinance #2013-15, Section 58-31(5) - Intergroup conflict.
She noted that she could see a large community, like the people with the Downtown
Dover Partnership (DDP) and things like that, working to relieve the community
tensions, but to her it speaks to maybe more than the Commission could actually do.
Mr. Gaddis stated that it was what City Council wanted from the DHRC in 2013.
Mrs. Herbert stated that she believed it was too much, unless they had the police and
medical people and everybody else helping the Commission anticipate conflict,
which would be great, but it would be very easy for a group of four (4) or five (5)
people to have difficulty with that.
Mr. Fleming noted that if City Council adopted some of the recommendations that
the Commission was going to present based on their meetings over the last couple of
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weeks with Mr. Gaddis, then perhaps it would be easier for members to meet that
obligation.
Mrs. Herbert asked where Mr. Fleming thought they needed to get the information
to meet that obligation. Responding, Mr. Fleming stated that one of the things they
were looking at was the intake form. He noted that if they were allowed to continue
and approve intakes, they would normally get ahead of a problem.
Mrs. Herbert stated that she was not opposed to intake forms, but was opposed to
starting out with the intake forms. She noted that she thought members needed to
know who they are and what they are doing before they start passing out intake
forms. She noted that if members get an intake form, the person at the other end of
it expects members to do something with it and they have to be prepared.
Mr. Gaddis stated that one of the things that has bothered him since he became a
Commissioner was the fact that all they do is meet and talk amongst themselves and
do not seem to do anything. As Mr. Rocha mentioned, including the wording from
Ordinance #2013-15, Section58-31 - Purpose, would remind Council that they
decided what they wanted members to do and members have not been either able to
or allowed to do what Council charged them with. Mr. Gaddis stated that he got
together with Mr. Fleming and they had a couple of ideas about getting together and
figuring out intergroup conflict or at least finding out who the groups are.
Mr. Gaddis stated that to him it is one of the biggest questions.
Ms. Paige stated that she shared Mr. Gaddis’ frustration, noting that members come
and meet and spin their wheels. She advised that they had Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez,
City Solicitor, come in and she still does not understand what members are supposed
to be doing with the intergroup conflict. Ms. Paige noted that if the City is looking
for members to come to them or come to the police and say you know, such and such
is going to be protesting tomorrow or something is about to happen, she stated she
is not the one necessarily for that.
Mr. Fleming noted that he and Mr. Gaddis were going to put together a list, not of
demands, of suggestions to send back to City Council for approval. He noted that if
that is the case, then he thought members should do that because they came up with
some pretty good ideas, but to put those in writing and submit them to City Council
to get sort of a new start on the Commission.
Member Reports - Revisions to the DHRC Strategic Plan, Section IV -
Long-Term Objectives
Mr. Gaddis stated that members were starting to talk about revisions to the City of
Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan 2015-2018 because it has not
been done. He noted that the strategic plan was supposed to have expired in 2018
and it was time that members got to work on it. Mr. Gaddis noted that he was hoping
over the next couple of meetings at least to try to come to some sort of consensus and
synthesis as to a new or revised strategic plan that takes care of members’ concerns
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and enables the DHRC to do things instead of just meeting once a month or four (4)
or five (5) times a year.
Mission Component - Subsection A (Gerald Rocha and Alan Gaddis)
Mr. Rocha stated that he worked on shortening the mission statement with
Mr. Gaddis quite a bit. He stated that the DHRC is to foster the philosophy of
inclusion, intergroup cooperation and fair treatment in draft form. He stated that he
broke out the five (5) goals that members will work towards and they came basically
right off of the ordinance. Mr. Rocha stated that the DHRC works to promote and
develop an environment of fairness, acceptance and mutual respect among its
citizens; works to develop ways to measure and monitor community relations,
particularly those that are sources of the intergroup conflict; works to involve all
segments of the community and understanding and appreciating the benefits of
positive and respectful intergroup relations, works to offer a range of programs and
services that will help its residents and neighborhoods prevent and resolve issues of
human relations. He stated that number five (5) of course is to develop ways of
anticipating, preparing for and relieving community tensions arising from intergroup
conflict.
Mr. Gaddis stated to get more specific, one of the things he looked at with Mr. Rocha
was that the concept of long term objectives repeat each time and he stated that he
and Mr. Rocha agreed to get rid of the words long term and restate their objectives
in such a way that they are achievable things that members can do or feel they can do.
Mr. Gaddis reviewed a handout titled “Diversity Research Project Repeated,”. He
stated that the diversity research project was available online and that the handout
included the questions that were asked. Mr. Gaddis noted that, according to what he
read, numbers one (1) through five (5) were online questions. He stated that in the
study, it did not specify in the response sections to whom questions six (6) through
nine (9) were directed. Mr. Gaddis stated that questions 10 - 20 went to the Human
Resources Director. He noted that once members get their strategic plan revised, he
wants to rerun that questionnaire not every three (3) years but at least once.
Mr. Gaddis stated there are things that Council is going to have to allow members to
do and enforce members to do when it comes to talking with people within City
government and that could be a bit of a problem. Referring to IV. Long-Term
Objectives, Mission Component A.2, he advised that when former member
Theodore Henderson first broke members down into committee chairs, Mr. Gaddis
was “Government chair,” and he tried to get in touch with the Chief of Police. He
stated that the Chief could not find time to get together with him and Mr. Gaddis’
time was free. He stated that members need to have a little bit of reinforcement from
City Council or perhaps eliminate A.2.
Mr. Rocha suggested having a meeting with Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, to
have a discussion on how she can help the Commission. He stated that Mrs. Mitchell
would be able to assist the Commission in particular to Mission Component -
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Subsection A. Mr. Rocha noted that the City Manager would be the conduit to
helping members achieve what they are looking for.
Mission Component - Subsection B (Sarah Herbert, Wanda Mullen, and Rita Mishoe
Paige)
Mrs. Herbert reviewed a handout titled “City of Dover Human Relation Commission
Strategic Plan,”. She stated that Long-Term Objectives B.1 was the first thing
members should do in order to be able to carry out the objectives of B. Mrs. Herbert
stated that Mission Component - Long-term Objectives B.4 was removed because she
and Ms. Mullen did not feel that was appropriate for a layman Commission to do.
She noted that they felt that if somebody wanted an external education process, they
really needed to look into getting people who actually did it for a living.
Mr. Rocha stated that he agreed with removing Mission Component - Long-term
Objectives B.4. He noted that once the Commission is up and running and completes
what they have already talked about and refreshes the strategic plan, they could add
Mission Component - Subsection B.4 later, not as far as implementing it, but
monitoring a program that maybe something happens within the City.
Mission Component - Subsection C (Gerald Rocha and Alan Gaddis)
Mr. Gaddis reviewed Mission Component - C. He stated that one of the
malfunctions that members might have is defining when a diversity inclusion occurs.
Mr. Gaddis noted that one of the things they discussed would be to reinstate and/or
modify the intake form so that members are aware of when something happens. He
stated it's the awareness that is the biggest problem with implementing C.1. and
suggested combining C.1 and C.2. Mr. Gaddis suggested making sure in the strategic
plan that members know what exactly the State Human Relations Commission
responsibilities are. He noted that the DHRC was bypassed regarding recent issues,
as far as trying to refer it to Council, to the City, or to the State Human Relations
Commission. Mr. Gaddis stated that possibly because Council or the Mayor or
whoever was the first one to get the four (4) letters of that situation did not know that
they were supposed to refer it to DHRC members, for them to refer it to the State.
He noted that it was a bypass.
Mrs. Herbert stated that she knew Ms. Nancy Maioff, State Human Relations
Commission Liaison, would be willing to come and talk to DHRC members about
what the State does at any time. Mr. Rocha stated that members know their
limitations, then when something happens within the City, they should be able to
determine whether or not it should be forwarded to the State because the DHRC was
bypassed in the last situation. Mrs. Herbert noted that she knew the State only
handled discrimination regarding accommodation and housing.
Mr. Gaddis reviewed Mission Component - Subsection C.3. He stated that looking
at the City’s ordinances from 2019 and back, it is a lot to look through and some of
it may have nothing to do with discrimination or anything along that line.
Mr. Gaddis suggested eliminating C.3. Ms. Paige stated that she would not want to
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eliminate C.3 because she believes that members being concerned with whether or
not the City has a diversity plan is one of the most important areas. Members need
to be concerned about the City’s hiring practices, employment practices, employees
rights in the grievance process, what happens if employees have a complaint within
City employment, even beyond Human Resources and if they are not satisfied there.
She noted that those are the things that she thinks that the DHRC needs to be
concerned with. Ms. Paige stated that members also need to be able to hear
complaints, which they have been told they cannot hear. She noted that if it is a
matter of training, they could make a provision for members to get the training.
Responding to Mrs. Herbert, Ms. Paige stated she did not know why they are
collecting information from people who wanted help if the Commission was unable
to hear complaints.
Mr. Gaddis stated that members have been told they cannot hear complaints despite
the fact that there is an ordinance that says they have certain authorities. Mr. Gaddis
asked Ms. Paige to put her comments on paper to replace C.3. He noted that could
be a big help, trying to get it down, of employer-employee relations and so on and
instead of having one member or all of them collectively trying to go through all of
the ordinances, to focus on something that focuses on discrimination.
Mr. Fleming stated that he thought that would come about if they have access, or they
are allowed to talk with the different departments within the City to find out how they
function, and what some of their procedures are to guarantee fair hiring practices and
things like that. He noted that members have not been able to do that.
Responding to Mrs. Herbert, Mr. Gaddis stated that he did not think any of the
members knew if the City had a lot of employees with the Unions or if most are non-
Union. Mrs. Herbert noted that it would fit in with it, but she agreed with Ms. Paige
that this was an area that should be looked into. She noted that she also agreed with
Mr. Fleming, that people should start coming in and talking to members about what
they do and how they do it. Mrs. Herbert reviewed Mission Statement - Subsection
C.4 and noted that members have to identify, in particular, community organizations
and that comes up under D. Mrs. Herbert noted that members have to come up with
something that persuades City Council to say, "Yeah, you're allowed to do this."
Mr. Rocha reviewed Ordinance #2013-15, Section 58-36. Powers and duties.
Mr. Rocha noted there are seven (7) of the powers and duties that members are able
to do. Section 58-36 (4) - Complaints, sounds as though members may be able to do
an intake of a complaint, and come to a determination, and then send it up to the
State Commission for it to be heard.
Mr. Gaddis noted that attending mediation training and being exposed to People’s
Place was beneficial for him. He stated that People’s Place has references from
different sources and he was told that there are many ways to resolve conflict without
putting somebody in jail or keeping somebody’s dog off another person’s property.
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Mr. Gaddis stated that it should be something members should include in Mission
Component - Subsection C.4.
Competency Transparency and Accountability - Subsection D (Paul Fleming and
Alan Gaddis)
Mr. Gaddis reviewed Competency Transparency and Accountability - Subsection D
of the DHRC Strategic Plan 2015-2018. He stated that members cannot provide an
update of the Commissions’ activities because they cannot do anything.
Mr. Fleming stated that he worked with Mr. Gaddis about including or adding a
statement saying that Council members will identify individuals in their district to
serve on the DHRC. Mr. Fleming suggested having a chart with each district,
including which Council members and DHRC Commissioner that serve in that area.
He noted that members have been asking for a long time for Council to send them
names. Mr. Fleming stated that it is the City Council’s job to identify members in
their community that they would like to serve. Mr. Fleming noted that changing or
adding that sentence would put a little pressure to get their Commission filled. He
noted that the Commission meets with two (2) or three (3) commissioners and that
there are districts not represented.
Mr. Gaddis noted that the Second District is not represented and that he spoke with
Mayor Christiansen at a get-together a few months ago to get the newly elected
representative to find two (2) members, but it has not happened yet. Mr. Rocha
stated that he spoke with Councilman Ralph L. Taylor, Jr. two (2) weeks ago and that
he forwarded Mr. Taylor the City Ordinance on what the DHRC does so that
Mr. Taylor could present it to his wife. Mr. Rocha stated she has it in her possession
and he talked to her a little bit about what the Commission does. Mr. Rocha stated
that he thought Mr. Taylor may be appointing his wife as a possible replacement for
former member Theodore Henderson. Mr. Rocha noted that Mr. Taylor said he was
going to actively look for his second individual.
Mr. Fleming stated that Competency Transparency and Accountability - Subsection
D.2 would be contingent upon some of the requests that they are going to eventually
make to City Council to redefine what the Commission does, how they do it, and
what they are allowed to do. He noted that those things would become more self-
evident.
Mr. Gaddis stated that members needed to get their flyer out once they know what
they are doing. He noted that he was not sure how, but suggested having a mass
mailing to every address in the City so that people in the City know that there is a
Human Relations Commission. Mr. Gaddis stated that it is conceivable that the City
gets a break on postage so it would not be as expensive. He also suggested getting
a public service announcement on the radio. Mr. Gaddis noted that it was not hard
to do if they were dealing with a religious-based organization and they could send
them a quick note. He stated that getting to the religious organizations was a start
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and that they also have other affiliations that they could use as a way to branch out
and find out who they are talking about.
Mrs. Herbert stated that one of the suggestions for Subsection B would be finding out
who would be appropriate for members to join with. She noted that one of
Ms. Mullen’s suggestions was to start inviting groups in to give them 15 minutes or
so to tell members what they do, and what they can contribute. Mrs. Herbert noted
that there are some groups that do not want to be involved, members won’t ask to
come.
Mr. Gaddis stated that he would like each pair or trio to come up with firm and ready
to implement terms to fit what they would like the strategic plan to look like for the
next DHRC meeting.
Discussion - Intake Form
Mr. Fleming moved to defer this item to the next scheduled DHRC meeting, due
to time constraints, seconded by Mrs. Herbert and unanimously carried.
Proposed Revisions to DHRC Brochure - Mission Statement
Mr. Fleming moved to defer this item to the next scheduled DHRC meeting, due
to time constraints, seconded by Mrs. Herbert and unanimously carried.
Mr. Fleming moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Dover Human Relations Commission
Report, seconded by Mr. Cole and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin
absent).
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JULY 23, 2019
The Council Committee of the Whole met on July 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., with
Council President Hare presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson
(arrived at 6:02 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Sudler,
Mr. Slavin, and Mr. Polce were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Garfinkel (Safety
Advisory and Transportation), and Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (Legislative,
Finance, and Administration). Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory and Transportation)
was absent.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor
presiding.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Anderson requested the deletion of item 2A, Bicycle and Pedestrian
Subcommittee Recommendations, Sponsoring Event - Paris to Pittsburgh, noting
that he had concerns about considering the item before members had a link to view
the movie.
Mr. Anderson moved to delete item 2A, Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee
Recommendations, Sponsoring Event - Paris to Pittsburgh. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of the agenda, as amended. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Update - Safety Issues at the Library
During the Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee meeting of June 25, 2019, consideration of this item was deferred.
Mr. Zachery Carter, 248 Mifflin Road, Chair of the Dover Public Library Advisory
Commission, and a past member of the Delaware Council on Libraries, expressed
concerns regarding the locking of the bathrooms at the Library, explaining that he did
not think it was an answer for security issues. He noted that the former library
building was an approximately 17,000 square foot building with two floors open to
the public, and full-time security guards when the building was open. Mr. Carter
stated that the new library building is 46,000 square feet with three floors open to the
public, and security is not typically present whenever the building is open and when
security is present, it is typically only one person. He stated that he thought the area
is too large for the staff to be responsible for any security issues that occur, noting
that their job is to serve the public using the facility. Mr. Carter reminded members
that the former library building had a counter on the door and approximately 1,000
people entered the building each day and, although, the new library building doesn’t
have a counter, he thought there were more people entering the building each day as
a result of the passport services, larger conference area, and expansion of the teen
area. In regard to the locks on the bathrooms, Mr. Carter shared that he attended a
meeting at the library about a month ago and an older man with mobility issues was
in attendance and needed to use the restroom. He explained that he did not think the
man would have been able to make it to the circulation desk to get the key and back
to the restroom in time, noting that Ms. Margie Cyr, Library Director, was there and
escorted the man to the staff bathroom. Mr. Carter stated that he did not think there
were a lot of security problems at the library, based on the police records. He noted
that a few incidents occurred there recently; however, there was no security present
at those times.
Mr. Taylor stated that he had visited the Library and spoke to several staff members
regarding the bathroom issues, who relayed that the bathroom being locked was one
of the best things that ever happened, indicating that drinking and drug usage had
decreased, so he supported the locking of the bathrooms. He noted that the most
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significant issues he had heard of were related to inconsistency with the employees
and the rules, as well as homeless individuals sleeping with their feet on furniture,
loudness, and lewd acts. Mr. Taylor noted that the Police Department Cadets are at
the Library from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and he firmly believes that the Department
will do the absolute best job that can be done.
Mr. Cole noted that he serves as the Council liaison to the Dover Public Library
Advisory Commission and they had discussed the activity that had been occurring at
the Library during their meetings over the last few months and locking the bathroom
doors was done to help alleviate the issues. He noted that Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City
Manager, had discussed an alternative approach to tackling the issues during the
Commission’s last meeting and, depending on how that approach is developed, he
thought the Library would be in a better position moving forward.
Mr. Anderson stated that he did not like the idea of having locks on the bathrooms
for the reasons outlined by Mr. Carter; however, he reluctantly supports it because
it provides a way to balance security and allow accessibility.
Mrs. Mitchell informed members that she met with the Dover Public Library
Advisory Commission to try to alleviate some of their concerns and staff had made
some progress in the manner in which the Library bathroom facility keys are handled.
She indicated that she had talked to others, including Mr. Mike Petit de Mange, Kent
County Administrator, regarding how they handle library security. Mrs. Mitchell
explained that Kent County does not have security at their library because they do not
have walk-in traffic like the City; however, they did experience some issues at their
recreation center, so Mr. Petit de Mange used the state contract and hired an armed
security guard. She noted that they also have a guard at the Kent County Levy Court
building for security and the guard is certified by the Council on Police Training
(COPT). Mrs. Mitchell stated that she presented this alternative to the Library
Commission and Major Timothy Stump, Dover Police Department, who is on board.
She advised that if the City chooses to hire an armed security guard rather than
continue to utilize the Cadet Program for the Library, a guard would be there from
open to close and would be there for the protection of the public as well as for staff.
Mrs. Mitchell proposed that the City hire armed security guards and see how it
works. She explained that there is a little more than $60,000 budgeted for the three
(3) cadets and, based on the contracted hourly rate, the armed security guard would
cost approximately $85,000 to cover all of the hours for the Library. She stated that
she will have to find the additional money in the budget to cover this expense;
however, she thought it would be worth trying, noting that she was hoping it would
allow them to discontinue the temporary solution of the locks on the bathroom doors.
Mr. Neil asked if the cadets who were currently stationed in the Library would be
able to go out and patrol and help the Downtown Dover Partnership once the armed
guard began at the Library. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell reminded members that there
were nine (9) cadets budgeted, of which six (6) are scheduled for downtown and
three (3) for the Library. She explained that there were currently three (3) vacant
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cadet positions and she had asked Major Stump if he would hold off on hiring those
positions until after this matter is resolved.
Mr. Anderson stated that he agreed with Mrs. Mitchell’s proposal, noting that he
thought the Cadet Program had been a tremendous benefit to the City but that they
are better on the street and in the parks than in the Library since there are not enough
cadets to cover all of the Library’s hours. He explained that the Cadet Program had
been so successful that many cadets had been hired by various police forces including
the City’s and it’s hard to keep the positions filled. Mr. Anderson suggested that the
cadets could still patrol the perimeter of the Library as part of their downtown patrol.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell stated that he believed that the armed
security guards did have arrest powers. Mr. Taylor expressed concern, explaining
that he knows that the Dover Police officers and cadets are going to arrest when it’s
necessary and communicate with the citizens. He stated that he can support the
proposal as long as the guidelines are very clear. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated
that staff would ensure that the guidelines are clear and offered to share them with
him to review. Mayor Christiansen noted that he would like to participate as well,
since he is in charge of the Police Department and the responsibility for public safety
is ultimately his. In response, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she would love for him to
participate.
Ms. Jill Street, 500 Troon Road, read the following statement:
Councilmembers and Believers in Dover,
I come to you today as a long-time member of this community and appointed
member of the Library Advisory Council. I am a mother of 4 young children, ages
6, 4, and 2 year old twins. I am a previous employee of Capital School District and
current weekend employee with Bayhealth’s Speech Language Pathology department.
My parents settled here in the early seventies after a transfer to DAFB from their
native Kansas. I am a proud graduate of Dover High School, Clemson University,
and the Univ of Tenn - Knoxville. And I believe in Dover.
I frequent the library with my 4 children. We know most staff and volunteers by
name. At check out, part of our routine is "counting the cadets" who "keep us safe".
I have brought my children as newborns there, breastfed and potty trained, and hope
to continue to access a pillar of the downtown community.
In recent months, it has come to my attention through the Library Advisory Council,
that some incidents have led to a series of events. As a library council we have
discussed solutions. I have thought of my safety and that of my children.
I do not feel dead bolt locks on the doors was the best solution to safety for all. This
is not about locks or bathrooms though. It is about how people feel downtown,
specifically at the library. I do believe that we are at a time that there is a need for
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increased security at the library. If we do not change perceptions, or some sad
realities, that there is a problem with how people feel when they come to downtown,
I believe that we will see a further decline.
I would like to see Council support a minimum of 3, my notes originally say guards
or cadets, I know there’s debate about paid, not paid, power of arrest, no power of
arrest, and our already stretched police force, so a minimum of three people, to be
decided by people who know better than I, to patrol all 3 floors and 46, 000 square
feet and three floors including breaks, bathrooms, etc., during all business hours.
Believing in Dover means not ignoring the realities that exist in our community
today. For us to continue to “Believe in Dover” and encourage it's continued
economic development, we must change this feeling and have all community
members accessing the library. With increased security, my hope is that not only will
the library thrive, but grow and expand its affect on the positive things that are here.
Mr. Lindell moved to recommend giving Mrs. Mitchell the authority to go forward
to research a better way of doing business at the Library and to bring it back to the
Committee, seconded by Mr. Garfinkel.
Mr. Hare expressed his support for the armed security guard at the Library.
At the request of Mr. Cole, Ms. Susan Elizabeth Cordle, introduced herself
explaining that she had just moved from Georgia at the end of April and was now the
new Head of Youth Services at the Library. She stated that she helps oversee all
programs related to children and teens. Mr. Cole asked if they were seeing an
increase in teens at the Library. In response, Ms. Cordle advised that the Library was
extremely short-staffed, and the teens were struggling as a result. She stated that they
were currently in the process of filling three (3) vacant positions: a part-time
Librarian I, a part-time Library Assistant, and a full-time Library Assistant.
Ms. Cordle advised that they had selected someone for the Librarian I position;
however, that individual was not able to follow through, so they would be starting
over. She advised that once the positions are filled, staff will be concentrating on the
teen area, explaining that there was currently a strong team in the children’s area.
Mr. Neil moved to call the question, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously
carried.
The motion to recommend giving Mrs. Mitchell the authority to go forward to
research a better way of doing business at the Library and to bring it back to
the Committee was unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Cole and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin absent).
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee Recommendation - Adoption of By-Laws
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, informed members that the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Subcommittee had drafted a set of by-laws which they adopted in May
2014. She stated that the City would prefer not to have by-laws for a subcommittee
but to revert back to the original motion for the approval of the subcommittee by
Council. Mrs. Mitchell advised that Council approved the creation of a Bicycle and
Pedestrian Committee consisting of five (5) City residents that would be advisory to
the City, Dover/Kent Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and Safety
Advisory and Transportation Committee (SA&T), with participation from City
departments, Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), and the Dover/Kent
MPO. She explained that she thought that the City needs the input of the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Subcommittee; however, preparing agendas and minutes for the formal
meetings in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and attending
the meetings requires a lot of extra staff time. Mrs. Mitchell asked that it be an
advisory committee as originally intended and approved by Council in 2012, without
having separate by-laws. She noted that she was not aware of any other City
committees with separate by-laws, only separate 501(c)(3)’s that the City had
established that have by-laws.
Mr. Anderson noted that other City organizations and commissions, including the
Dover Human Relations Commission, have their own by-laws which were approved
by Council. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell advised that the difference was that those
groups were not subcommittees of a Council Committee of the Whole (CCW)
Subcommittee like the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee.
Mrs. Mitchell informed members that the City was the only community in Delaware
with a committee like this. She noted that Newark has two (2) bicycle groups that
are separate 501(c)(3)’s that serve in an advisory capacity but are not part of a council
subcommittee. Mrs. Mitchell explained that the groups hold their own meetings and
then go to the city to discuss their transportation projects.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the by-laws state that the
Subcommittee will have seven (7) members who are a mix of people who are
frequent bicyclists or pedestrians; however, Council approved a subcommittee of five
(5) members that are city residents, to be appointed by the SA&T chair after
discussion with staff and never approved the by-laws. Mr. Anderson noted that even
though Council did not approve the by-laws, they approved the individual
appointment of the members. He asked if she would have any objection to Council
changing the number of members to seven (7) in order to keep all of the current
active members. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she did not have any
objection to the number of people if Council doesn’t, noting that her concern is that
all of the members are city residents and that the Subcommittee go back to Council’s
original intention. Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, noted that Subcommittee
members are appointed by the SA&T chair and the appointments are not brought to
Council for approval.
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Mr. Anderson asked if city resident would apply to someone within the corporate
limits of Dover or a Dover address. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell explained that city
resident would mean within the corporate limits of Dover.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that no other subcommittees have
by-laws or can dismiss members.
Mr. Gerry Pennington, Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee Chair, informed
members that when he was appointed to the Subcommittee they were operating under
the by-laws adopted by the Subcommittee on May 6, 2014 and he was not aware that
they had not gone before Council.
Mr. Chris Asay, Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee member, stated that he had
served on the Subcommittee since its creation. He recalled that staff had initially
suggested five (5) members and a subsequent public meeting was held regarding the
bicycle committee that was so well attended that it was suggested to increase the
number of members to seven (7); however, according to the minutes, there was no
formal motion. Mr. Asay stated that shortly after that time, those who volunteered
to serve received an email from the former Director of Planning and Community
Development, Mrs. Ann Marie Townsend, announcing that the Subcommittee would
consist of seven (7) members and listing them. He explained that the Subcommittee
had always had seven (7) members unless there was a vacancy, and the purpose of
formulating by-laws was simply to provide a mechanism for replacing members who
were no longer active. Mr. Asay informed members that one of the original members
only attended the first couple of meetings and then stopped attending but did not
resign, so they had trouble obtaining a quorum.
In response to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Asay stated that he did not recall whether or not they
used the mechanism in the by-laws for removing that original member. He advised
that since that time, they had not needed to use it because members had formally
resigned. Mr. Taylor explained that the by-laws were not approved by the City, and
if the mechanism were used, the liability could be devastating.
Mr. Asay stated that he thought that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee had
been able to achieve their accomplishments over the past six (6) years because they
were a subcommittee of SA&T. He explained that in 2013, they began meeting twice
a month in order to meet the League of American Bicyclists’ application deadline for
status as a bicycle-friendly community. Mr. Asay noted that they were able to submit
that application because of their connection to the City and, although the application
was not approved in 2013, they were provided feedback for improvements and were
awarded bike-friendly status in 2017. He stated that they were also able to develop
pedestrian and bicycle plans because of the connection to the City. Mr. Asay
informed members that their bicycle plan helped further their goals towards
becoming a bike-friendly community and set significant priorities for the construction
of bicycle paths that were conveyed through the City to DelDOT and the Dover/Kent
MPO.
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Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Asay explained that when there is a need to replace a
member of the Subcommittee, they make a recommendation to the SA&T chair and
the chair usually selects that individual. Mr. Taylor noted that he had attended a
Subcommittee meeting and this process had occurred; however, upon submitting an
individual’s name to City staff, it was determined that the Subcommittee consisted
of five (5) members, not seven (7), so there was not technically a vacancy.
Mr. Neil asked whether the Subcommittee needs the help of City staff for their
clerical work or if they could function without it. In response, Mr. Asay stated that
he would leave that to the judgement of the City Clerk or someone else who
understands FOIA requirements. He noted that City staff attends their monthly
meeting which lasts one (1) hour, prepares the minutes, creates the agenda for the
next meeting, and archives the information in the City records.
Mr. Anderson stated that he thought a positive good had been accomplished because
they are a subcommittee that reports to the CCW/SA&T Committee and Council and
has kept members informed in ways that an advisory committee might not. He noted
that he is very skeptical of committees that keep their own records because it creates
issues and he did not think the City should go that way. Mr. Anderson stated that he
thought that the City should continue to recognize the importance of the
Subcommittee and work out the details.
Mr. Lindell moved to recommend the acceptance of staff’s recommendation to go
back to Council’s 2012 intent for the Subcommittee, seconded by Mr. Neil.
In response to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Lindell clarified that the intent of his motion was for
five (5) members. He explained that he thought the more members you add to a
committee, the more you get away from the purpose and overall productivity of a
committee, and since the Subcommittee has open public meetings, anyone can attend
and comment on the agenda items if they are interested.
Mr. Hare asked if Mr. Asay was attending meetings on behalf of the City, noting that
the Dover/Kent MPO and staff from various state agencies had contacted him to ask
whether Mr. Asay was representing the City. Responding, Mr. Asay explained that
he is also a member of the MPO Public Advisory Committee (PAC) and when he
attends the MPO meetings, he does so as a member of the MPO PAC and speaks as
a citizen.
Mrs. Mitchell clarified that the Subcommittee had done a lot of work and she did not
want to discount it; however, she explained that the good work would have been
done whether or not they were connected to the City because their goals and
accomplishments are included in the City’s Code, Comprehensive Plan, and
Council’s goals.
Mr. Taylor noted that Mr. Asay stated that the Subcommittee utilizes City staff for
one (1) hour per month and asked whether staff had exceeded that hour. In response,
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Mrs. Mitchell stated that staff had exceeded one (1) hour per month and they’ve
asked to allow more overtime. She noted that she was unsure whether it was
necessary to have monthly meetings since some of the items were repetitive and she
wasn’t sure if the Subcommittee was subject to FOIA requirements. Responding,
Mrs. McDowell stated that she would have to check with the City Solicitor, because
she was not sure the Subcommittee is subject to open meeting laws since the
members are not confirmed by Council.
Mr. Taylor advised members that he had communicated with Mr. Hare,
Mr. Pennington, and Mr. Asay and it had been made clear that Mr. Taylor would be
the individual to represent the City in any necessary meetings. He stated that
Mr. Asay agreed to keep him informed and take him with him whenever there is
something of importance to be done.
Mr. Anderson moved to amend the motion to allow up to seven (7) members with the
filled positions counting as quorum, seconded by Mr. Cole.
Mr. Neil stated that he did not know how essential it was to have seven (7) members
since they have open meetings and anyone can participate.
Mr. David Moses, Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee member, noted that he had
also served on the Subcommittee since its creation and they had always worked with
seven (7) members. He stated that every member had contributed a unique set of
skills that enabled the Subcommittee to accomplish what they had for the City.
Mr. Moses noted that the Subcommittee had achieved bicycle-friendly status in the
City, partnered with Capital School District to teach bicycle safety, and held events
in coordination with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. He stated that he
had personally donated resources, funding, and tuition, and all of the Subcommittee
members had donated thousands of hours in the past seven (7) years to do good
things that bring value and taxpayers into the City. Mr. Moses informed members
that he thought that having 10 members on the Subcommittee would better serve the
City; however, with seven (7), they are able to divvy up the responsibilities and come
back to every meeting better prepared. He noted that their former chairman was not
a City resident; however, he brought a lot to the table and helped them accomplish
a lot, which Mr. Moses thought was more important. Mr. Moses expressed his
concern that instead of looking at the value of the Subcommittee, the cost to the City
and whether members are City residents were becoming issues. He explained that
the City has the potential to earn additional revenue through the bicycle-friendly
status and the safer communities for pedestrians and bicyclists that members of the
Subcommittee work on tirelessly with no compensation.
Mr. Lindell stated that he did not think anyone was questioning the worth of the
Subcommittee, noting that the successes could be seen all around the City. He
explained that if reaching a quorum was a concern, having five (5) members would
make is easier to obtain the quorum requirement and he was looking at it as a best
practice to keep it the way it was intended. Mr. Lindell stated that if there was a
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decrease in productivity as a result, then members could reconsider the number of
members.
Mr. Jayce Lesniewski, Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee member, noted that he
had also served on the Subcommittee since its creation. He stated that former
Councilman Hutchison presented the idea of increasing the number of Subcommittee
members to seven (7) during the SA&T Committee meeting of January 30, 2013
because of the level of interest expressed. Mr. Lesniewski explained that although
the proposal to increase the number of members was not approved by the Committee,
there had always been seven (7) members dedicated to the Subcommittee and he did
not think the City should reduce it to five (5).
The motion to amend the original motion to allow up to seven (7) members with
the filled positions counting as quorum was carried with Mr. Lindell voting no.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Cole and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin absent).
Mr. Hare asked whether the Subcommittee had thought of becoming a corporation
like the Newark bike committee, so they could control all the money they earn and
what they do with it. He stated that if they formed a 501(c)(3), they would no longer
be affiliated with the City but could still make recommendations. He explained that
they would be able to adopt by-laws and have complete control over the number of
members. In response, Mr. Moses indicated that the Subcommittee had not thought
about that because they did not think there was anything wrong with the current
structure. He stated that he thought that the Subcommittee had been very valuable
to the City, noting that it was certainly much more valuable than the time it takes to
pay a clerk to make sure that they are doing things the right way and their time and
efforts are documented properly. Mr. Moses advised that the Subcommittee had only
had a problem obtaining a quorum once or twice and the benefit of having seven (7)
people with different abilities and skill sets to divvy the work among was much more
important than obtaining a quorum.
In response to Mr. Moses comments, Mr. Neil explained that if they have dedicated
people who want to volunteer, they do not have to be members to be involved. He
reminded them that anyone is welcome to attend public meetings and if they put
people to work who are interested in helping, then they will be ready to step in if a
vacancy occurs.
Mr. Hare stated that he thought the Subcommittee had done a lot of good things but
reminded them that they cannot do things on their own without Council approval.
Responding, Mr. Taylor advised that he had communicated with everyone on the
Subcommittee, so they are all aware that any information that needs to be
disseminated to Council should be provided to him.
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The motion to recommend acceptance of staff’s recommendation to go back to
Council’s 2012 intent for the Subcommittee, as amended to allow up to seven (7)
members with the filled positions counting as quorum was carried with Mr.
Lindell voting no.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Cole and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin absent).
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Lindell
presiding.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Taylor moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Shevock and
unanimously carried.
Establishment of a Community Certificate of Honor Program for Homeowners’
Associations (HOAs) to Recognize Exceptional and/or Longtime Service to the
HOA (Neil)
Mr. Neil requested consideration for the establishment of a Community Certificate
of Honor Program for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and civic associations to
recognize exceptional and/or longtime service to the HOA. He noted that the
purpose of the Honor Program is to encourage participation in association activities
and to honor those who have provided longtime service. Mr. Neil provided members
with a sample Third District proclamation, explaining that he and Mr. Cole often
recognize individuals on special occasions with one of these unofficial documents.
He stated that members can already request certificates of recognition; however, he
suggested sending notices in the electric bills to inform people that they can submit
a bio to the City Clerk’s Office to determine if an individual should be recognized.
Mr. Lindell stated that he thought it was a good idea; however, he did not know
whether the City needed to establish a program for it since members could already
request to have certificates of recognition prepared and placed on an agenda. He
noted that establishing a program would add another thing for the Clerk’s Office to
do.
Mr. Taylor stated that he believed this was a very good idea and asked if this would
be a strain on the City Clerk’s Office to take on this project. Responding, Mrs. Traci
McDowell, City Clerk, stated that this project would definitely be more work. She
explained that it would not be up to her to decide who should or should not be
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honored. Mrs. McDowell reminded members that the Awards Committee reviews
nominations for awards of the City of Dover Medal and if the City were to establish
this program, a similar committee would need to be established to do the evaluations.
Mr. Anderson thanked Mr. Neil for his proposal, indicating that he thought it was
meant to ensure that individuals in the city who are often unseen and unnoticed but
put a lot of time and effort in to valuable work, get the proper due. He stated that he
thought this proposal was worthy of further discussion and expressed his hope that
it would also include the very valuable work done by neighborhood watch groups.
Mr. Contant stated that he understood the HOAs going unappreciated, explaining that
the people in the neighborhoods do not like dealing with the HOAs, and the people
on the boards don’t like serving; however, someone has to do it. He noted that he
thought civic associations, neighborhood watch organizations, and local churches
have huge impacts. Mr. Contant suggested that the City could continue their current
practice of Council members requesting certificates without additional work to the
City Clerk’s Office or having an additional committee to review applicants, which
would save resources.
Mrs. McDowell advised that the request form for ceremonial documents was
currently available on the City of Dover website, under “Government,” and then
“Ceremonial Documents.” She stated that this was not in lieu of a committee but an
existing option.
Mr. Neil stated that he was not insistent upon having a committee, but hoped that this
would serve as a reminder to members of Council that the opportunity to recognize
people exists and spur interest in making sure those people are honored for their
service to the community.
Mr. Anderson stated that members also have the option of presenting certificates
during specific events, noting that in the past the City Clerk’s Office had prepared
certificates for him to present at graduations, church events, championship playoff
games, etc. instead of during a Council meeting.
Mayor Christiansen noted that he and former Councilman Fred VanSant developed
the idea and criteria for the City of Dover Medal in 1990. He stated that he thought
Mr. Neil had a great idea because there are a lot of great people who do a lot of great
things in the city community and deserve recognition; however, he was not sure a
committee was needed.
Mr. Neil stated that this matter was brought forward for the purpose of discussion
and, if it began to pick up, they could do something about it later.
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Proposed Ordinance #2019-17 - Amending Appendix C - Downtown
Redevelopment and Appendix D - Downtown Dover Business Improvement
District (Sponsor: CCW/LF&A Committee)
Mr. Neil noted that Proposed Ordinance #2019-17 was recommended by Mr. Slavin
and suggested deferring consideration of the ordinance due to Mr. Slavin’s absence.
Mr. Neil moved to defer consideration of Proposed Ordinance #2019-17 until
the next Committee meeting that Mr. Slavin is available to attend. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Proposed Ordinance #2019-18 - Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article
IV - Officers and Employees, Division 1 - Generally, Section 2-201 -
Compensation and Expenses for Mayor, Council, and Other Elected or
Appointed Officials (Sponsors: Slavin and Neil)
Mr. Neil reviewed proposed Ordinance #2019-18, explaining that this amendment
would eliminate the Compensation Commission. He indicated that Council terms
were increased from two (2) years to four (4) years; however, there was no change
to members’ salary. Mr. Neil stated that he thought that members should make the
decision regarding their salary, noting that they cannot immediately benefit from it,
due to the way the law is written. He noted that members put a lot of time into their
positions and he thought that the cost of becoming a member of Council is beyond
what members are compensated. He stated that he believed members could keep an
eye on the money and the cost of carrying out their duties.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend adoption of Ordinance #2019-18, seconded by
Mr. Hare.
Mr. Anderson stated that he favored the elimination of the Compensation
Commission because the City’s Charter has a proper safeguard which requires an
election before any potential raises take place, so the voters are the check and balance
to prevent any abuses of the system. He noted that the Compensation Commission
was a well intended mechanism; however, it was difficult to get individuals to
volunteer to serve and, due to bureaucracy, it had not really worked. Mr. Anderson
stated that with the tax increase, he did not think Council would be proposing any
raises in the next few years.
The motion to recommend adoption of Ordinance #2019-18 was unanimously
carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Cole and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin absent).
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously
carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mr. Cole and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin
absent).
MONTHLY REPORTS - JUNE 2019
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Cole, the following monthly reports were accepted by
consent agenda:
City Assessor's Report
City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
City Manager's Report
City Planner's Report
Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report
Fire Chief's Report
Police Chief's Report
EMERGENCY REPAIR - KURT DRIVE PUMP STATION
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reminded members of the failure of the Kurt Drive Pump
Station in July and advised that proposals had been received for the repairs.
Staff recommended approval of all necessary components of the emergency repair, with minimum
anticipated costs of $200,000. Costs would be incurred from Teal Construction, Inc., Advanced
Rehabilitation Technology LLC, Sawyers Sanitation Service, Xylem and Freemire & Associates.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of Staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Cole and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin absent).
REAPPOINTMENT/APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
- PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Christiansen recommended the following reappointments/appointments to the Planning
Commission:
John H. Baldwin, Sr. - Fourth District Representative - Three-Year Term to Expire
June 1, 2022 (Reappointment)
Robert Hartman - Second District Representative (to fill the unexpired term of
Thomas Holt - term to expire June 1, 2021) (Appointment)
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By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the reappointment/appointment to the
Planning Commission, as recommended by Mayor Christiansen. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Cole and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin absent).
SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY - TERM TO
EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 - SECOND FIRE LINE CAPTAIN - DAVID CAREY
In accordance with the City Code and the By-Laws of the Robbins Hose Company members elected
David C. Carey to serve as Second Fire Line Captain for the Year 2019, by the Secretary’s Ballot.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of David C. Carey as the Second Fire Line
Captain for Robbins Hose Company No. 1 for the Year 2019. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Cole and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Lindell and Slavin absent).
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-18
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. Final
action by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of
September 9, 2019.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
#2019-18 - Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and
Employees, Division 1 - Generally, Section 2-201 - Compensation and Expenses for
Mayor, Council, and Other Elected or Appointed Officials (CCW/LF&A Committee)
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that Staff was preparing for Comic Con on Saturday.
Referring to the County sewer project, she noted that Garden Lane had been reopened and work was
continuing on route 13 between the McDonald's near Home Depot and just north of the Delaware
State University entrance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Anderson thanked the Dover Police Department, the Dover and Little Creek Fire Departments,
and everybody else who made the National Night Out a success.
Mr. Anderson announced that Destiny Christian Church would be having a book bag giveaway at
noon on Sunday and DEMCO will hold one on Sunday the 25th. He suggested contacting those
organizations or looking at his Facebook page, David Anderson for Dover, for more details.
Mr. Sudler thanked the Downtown Dover Partnership, Ms. Tina Bradbury, and the Dover Parks and
Recreation division for the movie night that was held on Kirkwood Street a few weeks ago. He
noted that it was a great event attended by a very diverse group of individuals from all ages and
ethnicities.
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Mr. Hare wished Mayor Christiansen a Happy Birthday on September 4th and reminded members
that the August 26th Council meeting and August 27th Council Committee of the Whole meeting had
been canceled. He noted that the next meeting would be held on September 9th.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of August 12, 2019, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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EXHIBIT #1
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As part of his requirements for his thesis for his Master's Degree at Wilmington University
(WilmU), Michael Herman is working with the University and various Veterans' organizations seeking
strategies to provide novel high-quality strategies for housing Veterans including skill training and
education for the purpose of preparing them for sustainable home ownership. We are working with
Veteran organizations, politicians, Wilmington University, financial institutions, and grant providing
agencies to come up with unique solutions to housing Veterans. Dr. Clinton Robertson, Director at
WilmU is Mike's mentor and instructor for this project. This is critical as the program will have the
backing of the University which is also working on related community improvement projects in central
Delaware. The overreaching goal is to develop new and unique housing and living opportunities that
go beyond how services are currently being delivered.
We believe the most common method of providing housing for these groups are not as effective
as they could be, because all aspects of providing housing and services are not considered. The
premises of this initiative are:
1. Delaware has been battling the homeless crisis and, we believe, not providing the most
comprehensive housing and living opportunities for Veterans.
2. This is a solvable problem . As we begin building these new communities and learning what
works best and what needs "tuning", we plan on rolling this out in multiple communities
throughout the State of Delaware.
3. The current method of providing housing for these individuals is not delivering the best possible,
most comprehensive services to the clientele being served.
4. Too often, providers have only been able to implement services in segments when a more
comprehensive effort is needed.
5. The current method of providing housing does not always consider the aspect of preparing our
Veterans to become or remain productive members of society.
6. The Voice of the Customer (VOC), which is the most important aspect of driving a new initiative
such as this, is critical and yet not being listened to.
7. Veterans, our communities, and stakeholders will benefit from bringing unique housing
methods and systems to those in need in Delaware.
8. As part of this project, we intend to partner with the non-profits in this sector, the State of
Delaware and local communities, politicians, Wilmington University and any other related
parties that can provide value to this initiative.
9. By holding conferences, hosted by Wilmington University, we believe we can gain valuable
insight to the issues surrounding the homeless Veterans.
10. Mike Herman and WilmU do NOT claim to have all the answers. The conferences we hold will
focus on brainstorming new ideas for solving the homeless crisis for these clientele mentioned
here.
11. We plan on using the Six Sigma tool, PDCA (Plan, Do, check, Act) to insure we not only develop
the best opportunities but that we continue to improve the concept in each new community
moving forward.
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PETITION TO AMEND TEXT of
Dover Zoning Ordinance
Report to the Dover City Council for September 9, 2019
Report on Recommendation of Planning Commission from August 19, 2019 with Development
Advisory Committee Review Report
Proposed Changes: Text Amendments to the following:
• Dover Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning (Zoning
Ordinance)
o Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 20A –
Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone –Technology
Center (IPM2)
o Article 4 – Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations,
Section 4.16 – M, IPM Zones
o Article 12 – Definitions
Summary of Amendments: The proposed Text Amendments add provisions to the IPM2
(Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Technology Center) zoning
classification to clarify that business and professional services,
data management, transshipment and distribution, and logistics
support are permitted uses in the Zoning District. It also modifies
the name of the Zoning District to IPM-2 (Industrial Park
Manufacturing Zone – Business and Technology Center).
Ordinance Number: Proposed Ordinance #2019-15
File Number: MI-19-04
Planning Commission
Action: Following a Public Hearing on August 19, 2019 where no
members of the public spoke, the Planning Commission voted
(7-0) to recommend approval of the proposed Text
Amendment related to uses, definitions, and the name of the
IPM2 Zone. Discussion of the Planning Commission included
questions on the proposed uses in the zoning district. See the
included Excerpt of the Meeting Minutes of the August 19,
2019 Planning Commission meeting.
Attachments:
• DAC Comments: Department of Public Works, Office of the Fire Marshal, DelDOT
• Excerpt of Draft Minutes from August 19, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting
• Ordinance #2018-15
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MI-19-04 Text Amendments: IPM2 Zone
Planning Commission Recommendation Report for September 9, 2019
Page 2 of 3
The following Report was prepared regarding MI-19-04 Text Amendments: IPM2
Zone. This includes the City Planner’s Report and comments received on the
proposed Text Amendment. This information was provided to the Planning
Commission for their August 19,2019 meeting.
MI-19-04
Development of the Text Amendments
The IPM2 zoning district was created to accompany the City’s acquisition (in 1999) and
development of the Garrison Tract as a business and technology center. It is located on the north
side of White Oak Road to the east of State Route 1. The site with the associated IPM2 zoning
was named the Garrison Oak Technical Park and marketed as such. The property underwent a
subdivision application review process in 2009 as Application SB-09-06 to subdivide the land
into a series of lots with Garrison Oak Drive (public street) and to plan the other infrastructure
elements for future development. The primary purpose of the facility was to attract high tech
types of businesses; hence, the zoning provisions were specifically limited. Epilogue language in
the FY2000 State Capital Improvement Budget (Bond Bill) associated with state financial
assistance specified that the Park was targeted to “information technology, life sciences,
semiconductor fabrication, scientific research and development, and high-tech manufacturing
jobs.
Since its establishment only a limited number of firms have located in the facility. These being
Garrison Energy Center (Calpine gas turbine power plant), Uzin Utz (a flooring manufacturer),
White Oak Solar Energy (solar farm), and Advantech (a security firm). These were the subject of
Site Development Plans for individual lots within the Park. Infrastructure improvements were
also completed including the public street of Garrison Oak Drive, a City Water Tower and a
Sanitary Sewer Pump Station.
The City desires to secure occupants for the Park and as part of a new marketing approach. City
Council adopted Resolution #2018-12 in December 2018 that modified the name of the facility
to “Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center.” The new strategy is linked to the research
performed for the Kent Economic Partnership (KEP) that the area is best suited for growth
prospects in the logistics, warehousing and distribution sector. The proposed amendments are
targeted to allow these additional uses while preserving the original intent of the Park.
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is offered to reflect the expansion of the original
purpose and nature of Garrison Oak Technical Park to reflect current business conditions and the
changing marketplace; therefore, improving its marketability.
Should adoption of these Text Amendments be successful, the name of the zoning district and
the provisions relating to permissible uses would be modified but no parcels will be rezoned.
Also, no new parcels are being considered for rezoning to the IPM2 classification at this time.
Current Proposed Text Amendments
Key components of the proposed Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance include the
following:
• Article 3 Section 20A – The Section title would be changed to add the word “Business”
to the title of the district. The zoning district would be IPM2 (Industrial Park
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Manufacturing Zone – Business and Technology Center).
• Article 3 Section 20A.13 – This section is amended to include business and professional
services and data management in the list of permitted office uses.
• Article 3 Section 20A.16 – This section is added to establish that warehousing,
transshipment and distribution, and logistics support are included in the list of permitted
uses.
• Article 3 Section 20A.23 – This section is changed to delete warehousing from the list of
prohibited uses since this use would now be permitted.
• Article 3 Section 20A.6 and 20A.7 - Editing corrections to numbering sequence
(changes to 20A.3 and 20A.4) and a reference correction.
• Article 4 Section 4.16 - Changes to this section revise the zoning district name within the
bulk standards and parking chart for the IPM2 Zone.
• Article 12 Definitions - Changes to the definitions are provided to add definitions of the
terms “Logistics”, Warehouse”, and Warehousing” whereas those terms are used in the
zoning ordinance and which had not previously been defined.
The City Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
was presented with the proposed Text Amendments at their June 11, 2019 Meeting. The
Committee recommended approval of the proposed Text Amendments. The Ordinance received
a First Reading at the June 24, 2019 City Council meeting.
Because text amendments are proposed to the Zoning Ordinance, a Public Hearing and
Recommendation by the Planning Commission are required. The Planning Commission hearing
is scheduled for August 19, 2019. City Council will conduct a Public Hearing and take Final
Action on proposed Ordinance #2019-15 at their meeting of September 9, 2019. At that meeting
City Council may act to adopt the whole Ordinance, to adopt part of the Ordinance, and/or to
make other amendments to the proposed text.
Planning Review and Recommendations:
Planning Staff developed the proposed Text Amendments for the IPM2 Zone; and therefore,
recommend their adoption. The Planning Office provided an opportunity to Development
Advisory Committee (DAC) members to comment on the proposed Text Amendments at their
meeting on July 31, 2019. No negative comments were received.
Planning Commission Review and Action
Following a Public Hearing on August 19, 2019 where no members of the public spoke, the
Planning Commission voted (7-0 of the members present)) to recommend approval of the
proposed Text Amendment to broaden the uses in the IPM2 zone, add definitions, and revised
the name of the zoning district. Discussion of the Planning Commission included questions on
the proposed uses of the zoning district. See the included Excerpt of the Meeting Minutes of the
August 20, 2019 Planning Commission meeting.
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CITY OF DOVER
CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Electric &
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Public Works
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 26, 2019
Departments
APPLICATION: Text Amendment Industrial Park Manufacturing
Zone – Technology Center IPM-2
FILE #: MI-19-04
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell - Electric
Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works
CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7072 PUBLIC WORKS – 302-736-7025
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC
1. No objections to the proposed amendments.
WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. Our office has no objections to the proposed text amendments.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. None
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE
C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER Y E
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
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D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 06/26/19 D S
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APPLICATION: Text Amendment Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone Technology Center IPM 2
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FILE #: MI-19-04 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proposal is a text amendment.
2. This office has no objections.
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2015 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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D.A.C. MEETING DATE: July 31, 2019 T
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APPLICATION: Text Amendment (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone)
FILE#: MI-19-04 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: 302-760-2768
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THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. No objection to the Text Amendment
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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
August 19, 2019
Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft
The Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, August
19, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers with Chairman Mr. Tolbert presiding.
Members present were Mr. Roach (arrived at 7:01pm), Ms. Edwards, Mr. Hartman, Mr.
Baldwin, Mrs. Welsh, Ms. Maucher and Mr. Tolbert. Mr. Adams and Dr. Jones were absent.
Staff members present were Mr. Dave Hugg, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Julian
Swierczek, Mr. Jason Lyon and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney. Also present were Mr. William Harman
and Mr. Ring Lardner. Speaking from the public was Kathy Potter.
NEW APPLICATIONS
MI-19-04 Text Amendment: Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Technology Center IPM-2 –
Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council of Text Amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 20A - Industrial Park and
Manufacturing Zone – Technology Center (IPM-2); Article 4 Section 4.16 - Zoning Bulk and
Parking Regulations; and Article 12 - Definitions. The proposed Ordinance allows for a broader
range of potential uses in the IPM-2 zone while retaining the emphasis on technology versus
general manufacturing uses. It also adds definitions for the following terms: logistics, warehouse,
and warehousing. Ordinance #2019-15.
• A copy of the Proposed Ordinance #2019-15 is available on the City’s website
www.cityofdover.com under the Government Heading: Ordinances, Resolutions &
Tributes. https://www.cityofdover.com/ordinances-and-resolutions
• Amendments on June 11, 2019 and First Reading was held by City Council on June
24, 2019 where the Public Hearing dates were set for Planning Commission on
August 19, 2019 and City Council on September 9, 2019.
Representatives: None
Mr. Hugg stated that the proposed Text Amendment adds provisions to the IPM-2 (Industrial Park
and Manufacturing Zone – Technology Center) zoning classification to clarify the business and
professional services, data management, trans-shipment and distribution and logistics support are
permitted uses in the Zoning District. It also modifies the name of the Zoning District to IPM-2
(Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Business and Technology Center). About twenty years ago
the City and the State determined that this area of Kent County needed an additional industrial park
that was devoted primarily to technology-based firms and at that particular time, the microchip
industry was looking seriously at Delaware. The State provided money to the City to buy the
property known as the Garrison Tract and in the course of that process; the City adopted the IPM-2
Technology Center Zoning District that exists today. There was language in the State Bond Bill back
in 2000 that required that for at least a period of ten years, the primary uses be directed to
information technology, life sciences, semi-conductor fabrications, scientific research and
development and high-tech manufacturing jobs. As you know, we are now at almost twenty years
later. Until about 2009 when the property was fully subdivided and improvements were met, there
were essentially no uses of the property. The activities that are out there today are a solar park, a
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combined cycle gas fired energy generation facility, a flooring materials manufacturer and probably
only use that is very consistent with the original intent; this year Advantech built their facility at this
location. They are a high technology security firm so they may be the closest to what was originally
envisioned. In September of last year, Kent County through their new Economic Partnership,
commissioned a study by Rockport Technologies that looked at Kent County in terms of potential
markets for new jobs and new business activity. One of the top three that emerged based on an
analysis of what they call inputs and outputs was the wholesaling, logistics, and distribution area
where there is about a $300 million deficiency. In other words, jobs that could be and would fit in
Kent County and economic activity would have been directed elsewhere. The City, State and the
KEP are all interested in making Kent County more attractive and more viable for those kinds and
other kinds of industries. As part of our City marketing strategy, we went to City Council and asked
that the overall purpose of the park be refined and clarified to allow an expanded list of potential
business activities. In particular, the current IPM-2 zoning district specifically prohibits warehousing
and distribution kinds of businesses, the very thing that Kent County and the City are trying to
promote. The amendment to the Ordinance is offered to reflect the expansion of the original purpose
and nature of the park, reflecting current business conditions and the changing marketplace and to
hopefully make the facility much more marketable. The City Council Committee of the Whole
Legislative Finance and Administration Committee was presented with a proposed Text Amendment
on June 11, 2019 and they recommended approval of the proposed Text Amendments at their first
reading on June 24, 2019. Because this is a Text Amendment, a public hearing and recommendation
of the Planning Commission is required which is what we are doing tonight. City Council will
conduct a public hearing and take final action on the Ordinance on September 9, 2019. They may act
to adopt the Ordinance or part of it or to amend it as appropriate. This Ordinance was developed by
the Planning Staff so therefore they recommend it adoption. The Planning Office provided an
opportunity to the Development Advisory Committee to comment on the proposed Text Amendment
at their meeting of July 31, 2019 and no negative comments or recommendations were received from
the DAC members.
Ms. Edwards questioned if the reason for the Text Amendment is so that this particular park can
house different types of businesses? Responding to Ms. Edwards, Mr. Hugg stated yes; it changes
the prohibition on those couple of uses to a permitted use.
Mr. Tolbert opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public
hearing.
Mrs. Welsh moved to recommend approval to City Council for MI-19-04 Text Amendment:
Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Technology Center IPM-2, seconded by Ms. Maucher and the
motion was carried 7-0 by roll call vote with Mr. Adams and Dr. Jones absent. Mrs. Welsh voting
yes; because it is a necessary change in order to comply with the intent of the park as it is now. Ms.
Maucher voting yes; this expands opportunity for different businesses. Mr. Roach voting yes; for
reasons previously stated. Ms. Edwards voting yes; based on reasons previously stated. Mr.
Hartman voting yes; based on Mr. Hugg’s comments and he believes that it is a good step for Dover.
Mr. Baldwin voting yes; for the reasons previously stated. Mr. Tolbert voting yes; this amendment is
clearly needed at this point in time.
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FINAL READING
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-15
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
2 COUNCIL MET:
3 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 20A - Industrial Park
4 Manufacturing Zone - Technology Center (IPM2) of the Dover Code, be amended by inserting the
5 text indicated in bold, blue, italics and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
6 Section 20A. - Industrial park manufacturing zone - Business and Technology Center (IPM2).
7 20A.1 Uses permitted. No building or premises shall be used and no building or part of a building
8 shall be erected, which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part,
9 for any purpose, except the following, and in accordance with performance standards
10 procedure as set forth in article 5, section 8, and subject to site development plan approval
11 as set forth in article 10, section 2:
12 20A.11 Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning, cooking,
13 baking or any other type of manufacturing, industrial, or technological
14 processing of any goods, materials, products, instruments, appliances,
15 biotechnology, and devices, provided that the fuel used shall be oil, gas or
16 electricity; together with incidental clinics, cafeterias and recreational facilities
17 for the exclusive use of employees of the concern engaged in such undertaking.
18 20A.12 Research, design, testing and development laboratories.
19 20A.13 Offices - - and corporate support operations for business and professional
for
20 services, data management, financial services, insurance, and health care
21 industries.
22 20A.14 Agricultural or farm uses as defined and permitted in article 3, section 1.11.
23 20A.15 Production of electricity provided that the power source used shall be gas, oil,
24 solar or wind.
25 20A.16 Warehousing, transshipment and distribution, and logistics support.
26 20A.2 Uses prohibited. The following uses are specifically prohibited:
27 20A.21 Residences, except those existing at the time of adoption of this amendment.
28 20A.22 Manufacturing uses involving primary production of the following products
29 from raw materials: Asphalt, cement, charcoal, and fuel briquettes; chemicals:
30 aniline dyes, ammonia, carbide, caustic soda, cellulose, chlorine, and carbon
31 black and bone black, creosote, hydrogen and oxygen, industrial alcohol,
32 nitrates (manufactured and natural) of an explosive nature, potash, and synthetic
33 resins, pyroxylin, rayon yarn, and hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric, picric, and
34 sulphuric acids; coal, coke, and tar products, including gas manufacturing;
35 explosives, fertilizers, glue, and size (animal); linoleum and oil cloth; matches;
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36 paint, varnishes, and turpentine; rubber (natural or synthetic); [and] soaps,
37 including fat rendering.
38 20A.23 Storage and warehousing, except that which is incidental to the primary use on
39 the lot.
40 20A.24 The following processes: nitrating of cotton or other materials; magnesium
41 foundry; reduction, refining, smelting, and alloying of metal or metal ores;
42 refining secondary aluminum; refining petroleum products, such as gasoline,
43 kerosene, naphtha, [and] lubricating oil; distillation of wood or bones; [and]
44 reduction and processing of wood pulp and fiber, including papermill
45 operations.
46 20A.25 Operations involving stock yards, slaughter houses, and slag piles.
47 20A.26 Storage of explosives, [and] bulk or wholesale storage of gasoline above [the]
48 ground.
49 20A.27 Dumps.
50 20A.28 Quarries, stone crushers, screening plants, and storage of quarry screenings,
51 accessory to such uses.
52 20A.29 Junkyards, automobile dismantling plants or storage of used parts of
53 automobiles or other machines or vehicles or of dismantled or junked
54 automobiles.
55 20A.6 3 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval, in accordance with
56 article 10, section 2 hereof, shall be required for either conventional individual lot
57 development or planned industrial park development of land zoned IPM prior to the
58 issuance of building permits for the erection or enlargement of all structures and prior to
59 the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change of use.
60 20A.7 4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article
61 5, section 8.1.
62 (Ord. of 8-23-1999; Ord. No. 2009-18, 10-12-2009)
63 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
64 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 4 - Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, Section 4.16 - M, IPM
65 zones of the Dover Code, be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics and
66 deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
67 Section 4.16. - M, IPM zones.
68 Bulk and parking regulations for industrial zones in M and IPM zones are as follows:
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IPM3
IPM2
IPM IPM (Planned (Aviation
(Business and
69 For All Permitted Uses M (Conventional Industrial and
Technology
Planned) Park) Aeronautics
Center)
Center)
2½ acres
average;
Lot area ½ acre 2½ acres 10 acres 1 acre
60,000 sq. ft.
minimum
Lot width (ft.) 100 200 150 100 100
Lot depth (ft.) 150 300 250 100 100
Front yard (ft.) 40 60 60 60 40
Side yard (ft.) 20 40 40 40 20
Rear yard (ft.) 20 40 40 40 20
Side or rear yard which
adjoins a residential zone 50 100 100 100 50
(ft.)
Off-street parking space:
Per 800 sq. ft. of floor
1 1 1 1 1
area
Per employee, per largest
working shift (if greater
than the requirement 1 1 1½ 1 1
under the floor area
calculation)
70 Maximum permitted:
Building height
Stories 2 Not limit 2 Not limit Not limit
Equal to Equal to
Feet 35 distance to 35 distance to 75*
nearest lot line nearest lot line
Floor area ratio 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Lot coverage 85% 75% 65% 65% 85%
71
72 * Building height shall comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
73 Defense, and Unified Facilities Criteria height restrictions and obstruction marking and lighting
74 standards.
75 (Ord. of 3-24-1986; Ord. of 7-12-1993, § 1; Ord. of 8-23-1999; Ord. No. 2009-18, 10-12-2009; Ord.
76 No. 2018-06 , 8-27-2018)
77 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
78 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 12 - Definitions of the Dover Code be amended by inserting the
79 following definitions in their correct alphabetical order:
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80 Logistics: The process of planning, implementing and controlling the procurement,
81 management and inventory control of materials, semi-finished goods, and
82 finished products to meet business requirements.
83 Warehouse: A building where goods or wares are held in storage for sale or distribution
84 later.
85 Warehousing:The act of storing goods and materials that will be sold or distributed later; the
86 keeping of business inventories for future use, but not where sales are made
87 primarily to retail customers. Warehousing excludes places designed and
88 operated where individual units are rented out for the purpose of storing
89 personal belongings, as in self-storage or mini-storage facilities.
90 ADOPTED: *
91 S:\ORDINANCES\2019\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2019-15-CHPT 22-BUILDINGS IPM ZONE\ORDINANCE #2019-15 CHPT 22 BUILDINGS-IPM2 ZONE-FINAL READING.wpd
92 SYNOPSIS
93 These amendments are intended to allow a broader range of potential uses in the
94 IPM2 zone while retaining the emphasis on technology versus general
95 manufacturing uses.
96 (SPONSORS: HUGG AND HARE)
97 Actions History
98 09/09/2019 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council
99 08/19/2019 - Public Hearing - Planning Commission
100 06/24/2019 - First Reading - City Council
101 06/11/2019 - Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on August 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., with Council President Hare
presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson (departed at 7:22 p.m. and returned at
7:24 p.m.), Mr. Sudler (arrived at 6:07 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Polce (departed at 7:15 p.m. and returned at
7:17 p.m.), Mr. Taylor (arrived at 6:01 p.m.), and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Slavin and Mr. Cole were absent.
Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were
Mr. Caldwell and Col. Dix, Retired, (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement), and Mrs. Doyle
(Utility). Mrs. Haass (Utility) was absent.
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. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Review of Active Recreation Area Plan (and Request for Partial Cash-in-lieu) for White Oak
Property: Apartments and Townhouses (Planning Reference: S-19-15)
Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed the active recreation area plan for proposed
apartments and townhouses on three (3) parcels of land located on White Oak Road.
Staff recommended approval of the active recreation area plan with the comments and conditions provided,
and acceptance of the $3,490.87 cash-in-lieu of recreation area construction donation, as the amount
complies with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Responding to Col. Dix, Mrs. Melson-Williams estimated that Dover Park was located within a half-mile
of the subject property. Mr. Neil stated that he was going to suggest a sidewalk, however, he indicated that
he thought a half-mile of sidewalk was too much to ask for. He suggested that the City ensure that the park
is indicated so residents know it is available for them. In response to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Melson-Williams noted
that there are some existing sidewalk networks in the area and, with this project, the property owner will
be required to construct a sidewalk along their property frontage as well.
Responding to Mr. Caldwell, Mrs. Melson-Williams explained that the Code requires active recreation areas
to be properly managed and maintained and that a caretaker be identified. She stated that since this is a
proposed apartment complex, there will probably be an overall property manager that takes care of the other
grass areas as well as the active recreation area.
Mayor Christiansen asked if it would be possible for the City to escrow the $3,490.87 toward possible
playground equipment, explaining that townhouses and apartments connotate young families who may have
little children and the developments of Bicentennial Village and Village of Westover had recently requested
the installation of playground equipment. He stated that he hoped children would not be crossing White
Oak Road to go to Dover Park and suggested setting the funds aside for consideration of the installation of
a tot lot like those in Bicentennial Village, Village of Westover, and other neighborhoods. In response,
Mr. Anderson noted that it is private property and the owner is requesting consideration for partial
cash-in-lieu of recreation area donation and asked whether the committee could deny the request or how
they would proceed with Mayor Christiansen’s suggestion. Responding, Mrs. Melson-Williams advised
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that the Code specifically states that the cash-in-lieu of recreation area donation shall be deposited in a
separate account to be used for parks, playgrounds or recreational purposes. She stated her belief that the
land where equipment was installed in Bicentennial Village and Village of Westover was ultimately City-
owned park land. Mrs. Melson-Williams noted that she did not think there was any example where the City
had constructed equipment on private property. She advised that if the committee has strong feelings about
the need for an age appropriate amenity, they could make a recommendation as part of their review of the
active recreation area plan. Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the open field was put forward by the
applicant as the best option for any age group of potential residents.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the proposed development is 32 units
consisting of 24 apartments and eight (8) townhouse units.
Col. Dix asked how wide the property between the proposed active recreation area and the development
was. He stated that he thought that area would be large enough for a toddler park and suggested that it
might be declared a City park. In response, Mrs. Melson-Williams advised that part of the difficulty with
this site is that it is significantly impacted by the flood plain and wetland areas. She stated that the gap
between the end of the cul-de-sac on the east and the proposed active recreation area is impacted by
wetlands, and development is prohibited in those areas.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Anderson confirmed that the cash-in-lieu of recreation area construction
donation would go into the Parkland Reserve.
Mr. Lindell noted that this scenario is different from the Village of Westover, where the Homeowners’
Association (HOA) had land and set aside funding for the park. He suggested that once the proposed
neighborhood is completed and the community is established, they may eventually decide they want a
playground and Council could consider using the funds from the Parkland Reserve at that time. Responding,
Mr. Anderson noted that they could not bind a future Council, it would be up to them.
Col. Dix noted that the playground at Bicentennial Village is in a flood plain, not a park, and asked why the
City could not do the same thing in this instance. In response, Mr. Anderson explained that the subject
property is privately owned and they did not request a playground.
Mr. Hare stated that staff had provided a recommendation for acceptance of a cash-in-lieu of recreation area
donation for consideration, and he thought members were a little off target, explaining that if they wanted
to pursue alternatives, they should reschedule the matter. He reminded members that this was a request
from the property owner and they might rent all 32 units to senior citizens. Mr. Hare concurred with Mr.
Lindell regarding accepting the cash-in-lieu of recreation area donation and keeping the money in the
Parkland Reserve.
Mr. Sudler stated that he concurred with Mr. Hare and Mr. Lindell.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the active recreation area plan with the comments and
conditions provided, and acceptance of the $3,490.87 cash-in-lieu of recreation area construction
donation, as the amount complies with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, as recommended
by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Semi-Annual Update (March 2019 -
August 2019)
Mrs. Tracey Harvey, Planner/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrator, reviewed the
CDBG Semi-Annual Report, March 2019 - August 2019.
Dover Park Master Plan
Mr. Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed staff’s recommendations for Dover Park.
Staff recommended that the City proceed with the “Final Concept” with a Splash Pad and small
(1,440 square foot) building and, if funds and space can be found, a Can-Do Playground.
Mr. Sudler thanked staff for the excellent job they had done in correcting the defective conditions in
Dover Park and bringing it up to a higher standard than it had been maintained in the past. He requested,
on behalf of the Fourth District, consideration of the following three items for Dover Park: 1) the possibility
of the 3,600 square foot new recreational facility, which is his highest priority, 2) a skateboard park, and
3) a dog park. Mr. Sudler noted that he was planning to attend a skateboard event in Salisbury on Sunday,
August 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. that was advertised on WBOC to see how their skate park is constructed and
the things that they are doing.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Harline advised that staff was working to develop a routine maintenance
program for each of the parks. Mr. Taylor noted that, based on his experience, the most successful parks
are clean, very well maintained, and event oriented. He asked if the City or any other organizations had any
activities scheduled for Dover Park. In response, Mr. Harline explained that Mr. Kirby Hudson, Director
of Parks and Recreation, would be better able to answer programming questions and was unable to attend
the meeting. He noted that staff was planning to increase programming at Dover Park, and those plans
would depend on the amenities selected by Council. In response to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Harline stated that
ten (10) park benches were part of the Master Plan. Mr. Taylor stated that he fully supported the three (3)
items Mr. Sudler requested for consideration for Dover Park.
Mr. Neil congratulated staff on the work that had already been accomplished with the tennis courts,
basketball court, etc. He asked when the City planned to make the public aware of the amenities currently
available and begin to program events. Mr. Neil stated that he thought it was members’ responsibility to
make the public aware of events. Responding, Mr. Harline advised that Mr. Hudson had proposed
scheduling a ribbon cutting for a grand reopening of Dover Park.
Col. Dix stated that he spent over an hour at the Dover Park on August 11, 2019, around 3:30 p.m. and
counted approximately 105 people in the park. He noted that 70 people were at the basketball courts and
the other people were out walking in the park. Col. Dix expressed concern with the potential for foot injury
if a splash pad is placed near a playground or porta-potties. In response to Col. Dix, Mr. Harline stated that
there would be some type of bathroom facility, noting that there are water and sewer available on the
property. He advised that the National Parks and Recreation Association has volumes of suggestions
regarding how to install different amenities near each other. Responding to Col. Dix, Mr. Harline stated
that a Can-Do Playground is for children with physical disabilities.
Mayor Christiansen commended members for fulfilling the promise to replace the building at Dover Park.
He noted that he appreciated the input from the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) and other
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organizations that had joined with the City to ensure the City has a well-designed building, and will be able
to project the cost of that building, how it will be funded, and the extra tax dollars that will be needed for
maintenance. Mayor Christiansen noted that he had suggested that the City should have a skate park in
1987. He indicated that he agreed that the City should also have a dog park.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reminded members that the Master Plan was done with a lot of public
input and, although it does not include a 3,600 square foot building, it does include a 1,440 square foot
building. She stated that she believed that Dover Park needs a building, explaining that the Master Plan
Study revealed that the City needs to reactivate the park and have activities in it for the public to feel safe
and like its part of the community. Mrs. Mitchell advised that her concern is that the amenities provided
in the Master Plan have specific square footage requirements and if you add a skate park, a dog park, and
a 3,600 square foot building, the Master Plan will need to be re-engineered to exclude other amenities
because there is not enough space in the park for everything. She explained that staff had discussed a skate
park and a dog park and, due to the space limitations at Dover Park, they recommended placing those
amenities at Schutte Park. Mrs. Mitchell stated that she would like to have a conversation to find out if
members would prefer those amenities to be in Dover Park or Schutte Park. She noted that the Committee
could defer a decision on this matter to allow staff to come back with another recommendation after getting
members’ input.
Mr. Sudler agreed that there are space limitations at Dover Park. He stated that he thought that Council
members and the constituents needed to go out to Dover Park to participate in a grassroots initiative to
revitalize it. Mr. Sudler expressed his opinion that having new amenities at Dover Park would help attract
more people and that the City needed to spread out new amenities among all the parks.
Reverend Rita Mishoe Paige, 355 Rita Wilma Road, stated that members of the IMA had a fruitful meeting
with City staff and everyone agreed that the Master Plan that had been designed was a good plan,
incorporating part of what the IMA had proposed as well. She advised that, after their meeting, she had
given it more thought and discussed it with the IMA President and they proposed that they have two (2)
locations on the east side of Dover, an outside park facility, as well as an indoor park facility.
Reverend Paige reminded members that Col. Dix had previously suggested that the IMA begin a
conversation with the Capital School District and she was waiting to hear back from the Superintendent.
She explained that she thought the City could move forward with the outdoor facility now and install the
splash pads, noting that they would be placed where the IMA was proposing the building to be constructed
because of the plumbing facilities. Reverend Paige stated that she thought it would be good to have the
outdoor park be a sports park and then consider Towne Point Elementary School for what the IMA is
proposing for programming based on the surveys they received.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Reverend Paige confirmed that she would not have any objection to the
1,440 square foot building with restrooms at Dover Park, and would like to focus on the larger facility at
Towne Point.
Mr. Lindell stated that he was not opposed to any of the three options; however, he expressed concern with
the limited amount of available space. He noted that they would have to give up some amenities in the
Master Plan in order to add amenities. Mr. Lindell indicated that he thought that park security and
maintenance also needed to be addressed. In response, Mrs. Mitchell advised that while there was no formal
maintenance plan, staff was frequently at Dover Park because they had been doing a lot of work there. She
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stated that Mr. Hudson was working on a maintenance plan for all City parks now that there are two (2)
crews between the Grounds Division and Parks and Recreation Department.
Mr. Lindell stated that he was in favor of including a Can-Do Park, noting that he and his family frequented
the one in Milford.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Mitchell stated that Williams Park was not part of the Dover Park Master
Plan. Mr. Taylor noted that Capital School District had a Can-Do Park at Kent County Community School
(KCCS) which he thought would be a great model. He asked if anyone had been there to see it. In response,
Mrs. Mitchell explained that members had received a presentation regarding a Can-Do Park from the rotary
prior to Mr. Taylor being elected to Council. She stated that the rotary had helped fund Can-Do Parks in
Bear as well as Milford, and Mr. Hudson would be able to provide him with additional information.
Mr. Hare stated that he had talked to different people and they were in favor of a skate park and a Can-Do
Park. He noted that, with the limited space available at Dover Park, he thought Schutte Park would be the
ideal location for these amenities. Mr. Hare stated that this would allow for the splash pad to be placed at
Dover Park.
Mr. Anderson noted that a Can-Do Park could be used all year, while a splash pad is only valuable four (4)
months of the year.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the Master Plan for Schutte Park did
include a skate park. Mayor Christiansen stated that he agreed with Mr. Hare that having the Can-Do Park
and the skate park at Schutte Park would free up additional land at Dover Park.
Mr. Sudler expressed his concern that if the IMA is not successful in obtaining the Towne Point Elementary
facility, it could affect the future of the facility needed on the east side of Dover. He suggested that the IMA
continue their due diligence and meet with the Capital School District Superintendent, however, he
cautioned that the City had been very progressive in the initiative at Dover Park over the last couple of years
and he did not want the idea of an adequate facility to get lost.
Mr. Neil stated that Can-Do Parks are designed for all children and so that children with disabilities can
participate. He noted that he thought a dog park is neighborhood based and people may not travel long
distances to take their dog to a dog park. Mr. Neil suggested moving forward and approving the concept
as designed with the idea that they are going to take a look at where the amenities would best fit, including
where a skate park could be placed without having to move any of the other amenities planned for
Dover Park. He indicated that they needed to look at the difference between the neighborhoods as well as
who will travel where and to use which amenities.
Mr. Neil moved to recommended that the City proceed with the “Final Concept” with a Splash Pad and
small (1,440 square foot) building and, if funds and space can be found, a Can-Do Playground, as
recommended by staff, and to have staff come back with recommendations on the other amenities. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell.
Col. Dix suggested that the park on Dover Street would be a great location for a dog park. He noted that
trees could be cut down if the City needs space at Dover Park.
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Mr. Hare noted that the park on Dover Street was utilized, noting that the softball field there was used
regularly from April through October, and the park and basketball court are used every day. He stated that
he thought that putting a dog park there would really upset people who use the land for soccer six (6)
months of the year.
Mr. Sudler asked for clarification on the motion. He stated that his understanding was that they would be
voting whether to accept staff’s recommendation with the instructions for staff to take members’
considerations in mind and then schedule something for members and the constituents to go to the park and
try to sort out the best plan of action. Mr. Sudler stated that he wanted to have absolute clarity because this
is so important for the center. Responding, Mr. Anderson stated that the idea is to accept the staff
recommendation with the alternative that Mrs. Mitchell recommended to add the 1,440 square foot building
and a splash pad, and to also consider other recommendations by staff in the future. Mr. Neil stated that he
thought members wanted to move forward on the entire process. He indicated that the discussion was about
where the amenities, such as a dog park, skate park, and Can-Do Park should be located and staff should
come back with recommendations regarding those specific areas.
Mr. Sudler stated that by moving forward with that recommendation, they would be committing to utilize
the only space they can construct a building on for a splash pad. He reminded members that they only have
3,600 square feet to construct a building and cannot construct a building anywhere else on this property
because it is restricted. Mr. Sudler explained that this would guarantee the construction of the splash pad
and that the recreational facility is only going to be 1,440 square feet. He stated that he did not like that,
so he would be voting against it. Mr. Sudler stated that he thought that they needed to figure out whether
they wanted a splash pad or an adequate facility before they move forward with construction, explaining
that there is no guarantee that Towne Point Elementary School is going to be obtained and available for
usage unless the City is in negotiation to buy it. He indicated that in considering the finances for this
project, they need to consider the long term, noting that it would be a waste of money to have to tear out the
splash pad later if they figure out it does not work.
Mr. Hare stated that he agreed with Mr. Sudler that they needed to know what’s happening with Towne
Point Elementary before they can make any definite decisions. He noted that he thought they could move
forward with some things, like the skate park at Schutte Park, but that they should wait in regard to the
building.
Mr. Neil moved to call the question. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Col. Dix noted that he had visited all three (3) county dog parks and they are not that large.
Mr. Lindell stated that he understood Mr. Sudler’s hesitation, however, he thought that this Council, unlike
previous Councils, would ensure some type of structure is built to help the youth on the east side of the City.
He stated that he thought that they needed to make sure they have all of the pieces in the best places and that
this was the first step in doing that.
Mr. Anderson asked if the makers of the motion would be open to a friendly amendment to resolve this issue
by saying a structure and figuring out the scope of it later.
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Mr. Neil noted that a 1,440 square foot building, including classrooms, was recommended. He stated that
Reverend Paige said that if that was possible, then it would work because there are already classrooms
available at Towne Point. Mr. Neil explained that he is not as concerned about the future for that since there
are places in that area where programs for kids and other things can be expanding, whether it is at Towne
Point or somewhere else. He stated that he thought they should move forward with this. Mr. Neil noted
that the last discussion regarding the larger building was that it was going to be financed by someone other
than the City.
Mr. Sudler indicated that he was concerned whether the IMA would be able to obtain a building. He stated
that he would be in favor of recommending a building without including the square footage, noting that they
need to know where all of the amenities will be placed. Mr. Sudler stated that he thought a splash pad may
be better at Schutte Park.
Mr. Sudler moved to amend the motion to recommended that the City proceed with the “Final
Concept” with a Splash Pad and small (1,440 square foot) building and, if funds and space can be
found, a Can-Do Playground, as recommended by staff, and to have staff come back with
recommendations on the other amenities by striking the square footage of the structure. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes (Anderson, Sudler, Polce,
Taylor, Lindell, Hare, Caldwell, and Dix), one (1) no (Neil), and two (2) absent (Slavin and Cole).
The motion, as restated by Mr. Anderson, to recommend acceptance of Mrs. Mitchell’s alternative
staff recommendation as amended not to include a square footage designation, and that staff is to
research the other options which were brought by the Committee was unanimously carried.
Presentation - Skate Park Advocates (Deferred from July 9, 2019)
Mr. James West III, 401 East Market Street, Lewes, informed members that he was the current President
of Skate Epworth located in Rehoboth Beach. He advised that Skate Epworth is a nonprofit organization
under the Epworth United Methodist Church that started in 2008. Mr. West explained that through different
events, from 2008 until 2014, they raised money for the construction of a concrete skate park built by
5th Pocket Skateparks on land donated by Epworth United Methodist Church. He noted that the skate park
was accomplished without state funding, and he had witnessed diversity and the community coming
together.
Mr. Anderson noted that 14 individuals raised their hands when he asked who came with the skate park.
Mr. West stated that a skate park would benefit everyone, noting that he had seen children as young as
two (2) to men as old as 70, and they provide skateboarding lessons and community events, such as skate
days. Mr. West advised that Skate Epworth has its own board but that Epworth United Methodist Church
has oversight. He noted that this was the fifth anniversary of the skate park and they would be holding the
Fourth Annual Rehoboth Am Skate Jam skate contest on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Mr. West stated that
he thought Schutte Park would be the best option for the location of a skate park in Dover because there is
potential for expansion there. Mr. Anderson asked Mr. West to provide his contact information to staff so
they can have a more in depth conversation to ensure the skate park is properly utilized.
Mr. Sudler thanked Mr. West and those present in support of the skate park for their diligence and
persistence in presenting their ideas to Council.
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Mayor Christiansen suggested that Mr. West and the other skate park advocates’ input on the master plan
that includes the skate park would be appreciated.
In response to Col. Dix, Mr. West stated that the bowl is a term used for swimming pools. He explained
that when they were considering what to construct at Epworth, they knew that most people like to skate vert,
so they discussed building a half pipe, which is a U-shaped ramp, or a bowl, which anyone can skate. Mr.
West advised that they constructed a bowl, which anyone can skate, and created a street course around it
for those that like to skate street obstacles. He stated that the depth of their bowl ranges from approximately
three-and-a-half feet to eight (8) feet. Col. Dix noted that this may create a problem with the water table
at Schutte Park. Mr. Anderson advised that those are details that should be worked out by staff.
Mr. Eugene Stone, 108 Old Mill Road, Dover, thanked members for their consideration of a skate park. He
informed members that he was part of the skate park committee a few years ago, however, they were
unsuccessful. Mr. Stone stated that he used to own a bicycle/skateboard shop off of Governors Avenue, so
he knew there was a need for a skate park. He noted that he had been skateboarding since the late 1980s
and lived on an Air Force Base in Japan that had one of the first skateboard parks in the Far East, so he
knew it was a good thing for a community and bringing generations of people together.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Council President Hare presiding in the absence of Chairman Cole.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Annual Review and Approval of Governing Policy For Energy Commodity Risk Management
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the proposed amendments to the Governing Policy For
Energy Commodity Risk Management. She noted that the amendments include the addition of alternate
members to the Executive Risk Management Committee, and that the policy will be reviewed annually by
the Executive Risk Management Committee but only come before the Utility Committee if there are any
recommended changes.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed amendments.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the Governing Policy For
Energy Commodity Risk Management (Attachment #1), as recommended by staff. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
By unanimous consent, the Council Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
William F. Hare
Council President
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Attachment #1 - Proposed amendments to the Governing Policy For Energy Commodity Risk
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ATTACHMENT #1
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 08/13/2019
City of Dover, Delaware
Governing Policy
For
Energy Commodity
Risk Management
Effective: August 27, 2019TBD
Approved by: City of Dover Council
(Last Revision August 28, 2017)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PURPOSE OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY ..................................................................4
A. Introduction ....................................................................................................................4
B. Scope of Policy ................................................................................................................4
C. Objectives and Risk Philosophy ...................................................................................5
D. Policy Administration....................................................................................................5
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS .............................................................................................6
A. Utility Committee of The City Council .......................................................................6
B. Executive Risk Management Committee ....................................................................6
1. City Manager ................................................................................................................. 8
2. Director of the Utility .................................................................................................... 8
3. Controller........................................................................................................................ 8
4. TEA Client Services Manager ...................................................................................... 9
DISCUSSION OF RISKS ...............................................................................................................9
MARKETING AND TRADING PRACTICES ....................................................................111110
A. Standards of Conduct ..........................................................................................111110
B. Products, Activities and Limitations .........................................................................11
C. Contract Documentation and Confirmations...................................................121211
D. Training..........................................................................................................................12
E. New Product Protocol .................................................................................................12
RISK LIMITS AND RISK MEASUREMENTS ...................................................................131312
A. Limits......................................................................................................................131312
1. Delegation Authority .......................................................................................... 131312
2. Volume Limits ............................................................................................................. 13
3. Locational Limits ......................................................................................................... 13
B. Stress Testing and Back Testing .................................................................................13
C. Instances of Exceeding Risk Limits....................................................................141413
CREDIT POLICY ..................................................................................................................141413
A. Measuring Credit Risk .................................................................................................14
B. Analysis and Extension of Credit Limits ..................................................................14
C. Instances of Exceeding Credit Limits ........................................................................15
REPORTING .................................................................................................................................15
A. Risk Reporting ..............................................................................................................15
B. Credit Reporting ...........................................................................................................17
C. Hedge Effectiveness Reporting ..................................................................................17
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ............................................................................17
POLICY DISTRIBUTION AND COUNSEL .......................................................................181817 -
A. Distribution Outside The City ....................................................................................18
B. Designated Counsel .....................................................................................................18
APPENDIX A – Approved Products .............................................................................................19
APPENDIX B – Approved Counterparties and Threshold Tables ................................................20
APPENDIX C – Business Risks ....................................................................................................25
APPENDIX D – Glossary ..............................................................................................................26
APPENDIX E – Swap Transaction Representative .......................................................................28
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PURPOSE OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
A. Introduction
The City of Dover (“City”) and its customers are routinely exposed to energy price risk,
volume variability risk, basis risk and credit risk – herein referred to collectively as
energy commodity risk - in the normal conduct of serving its electric load requirements.
Volatility of energy commodity prices and volumetric uncertainty (either
supply/generation or load obligations) impose a substantial and direct risk to the City’s
financial and operating performance.
By authority of its charter, the City has responsibility for overseeing the City’s
electricity operations, including the management of its cost of serving Dover’s
customers. By agreement dated May 6, 2011 July 2, 2019 and approved by the City (the
“Energy Management Agreement EMA”), the City has engaged The Energy Authority,
Inc. (“TEA”) to assist the City with Asset Management and Strategic Planning Services,
Risk Management Services, and Energy Management Services.
This Policy for Energy Commodity Risk Management (“Policy”) is established the
explicit understanding that the City has retained and delegated responsibilities to TEA
to provide Risk Management Services.
Additionally, the City has issued this Policy for dealing with the philosophy,
framework and delegation of responsibilities necessary to govern activities related to
Dover’s energy commodity risk management. As set forth herein, the City has
established an organizational structure, delegated responsibility and established
internal controls and procedures to ensure that all transactional and oversight activities
are conducted in compliance with this Policy and in accordance with the City’s normal
reporting, legal, financing and regulatory requirements relating to energy assets and
transactions.
B. Scope of Policy
This Policy covers all transactions entered into the by the City of Dover designed to
meet the City’s electric load requirement and the management of risk related to these
transactions.
In the event of conflict between this Policy and the EMA, the Policy shall control.
This Policy is separate and distinct from enterprise risk management policies and
procedures addressing the City’s safe operation of its generating stations and energy
infrastructure, insurance requirements, permit compliance, employee matters
regulatory compliance with laws and regulations of the State of Delaware and Federal
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Agencies such as EPA, FERC, NERC and CFTC or other potential risks to the City
beyond the purchase and sale of fuel and electric power and its ancillary products.
C. Objectives and Risk Philosophy
The objectives of the Policy are to identify energy commodity price and credit risk
exposures and give the City a framework for the quantification and management of
these exposures. The Policy will identify the reports needed to convey how the
identified risk exposures can potentially impact the City’s overall cost of providing
electricity service to its customers and report on the risk management of the
transactions associated with City’s electric load requirements.
Under the Policy, risk management activities will be conducted consistent with the
City’s overall objective of appropriate risk mitigation. There are several objectives of
the Policy which, when taken and executed together, serve to manage the City’s energy
commodity price exposures. Specifically, the Policy:
Establishes framework for developing credit limits for counterparties and quantifies
and manages the credit exposures related to potential counterparty abrogation
Quantifies the impact of the above exposures on City’s financial results
Manages the impact of the above exposures in line with the City’s identified level of
risk tolerance
Provides clear delineation of responsibilities and authority, outline a separation of
duties, and ensure reporting of risk is timely and accurate.
Ensures that the impact of any action affecting the City’s position is consistently
quantified, monitored and authorized.
The City’s risk management activities will be conducted consistent with its overall objective of
appropriate risk mitigation and never for purposes of speculation.
D. Policy Administration
This Policy has been approved by the Executive Risk Management Committee and The
Utility Committee of the Dover City Council. The Utility Committee must approve
modifications to the Policy with the exception of the appendix information which can
be modified with the approval of the Executive Risk Management Committee.
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MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS
This Policy articulates the management and organization of the City and TEA to serve
as a control framework outlining delegation of duties and responsibilities.
A. Utility Committee of The City Council
The Utility Committee of The City Council (The Committee) has a responsibility to
provide approval of this Policy. With this approval, The Committee also assumes
additional duties. They will understand the risks the City is and could be exposed to
due to their energy commodity risk management activities. In this role, the Committee
will have a responsibility to also understand the City’s policies and procedures, internal
controls and systems which are used to help manage the City’s energy commodity
risks.
The Committee will approve any amendments to the Policy or limits within. The
Executive Risk Management Committee will update the Committee periodically
regarding the Policy and its functions. It will be the Committee’s responsibility to:
Discuss guidelines and strategic policies that govern the process by which the
Energy Risk Management Committee assesses and manages risks
Review and approve any recommended changes to the the risk policy at least
annually
Approve new members and alternates of the Executive Risk Management
Committee
Acknowledge the risk inherent in transactions covered under this Policy
B. Executive Risk Management Committee
An Executive Risk Management Committee (“ERMC”) has been formed to provide
executive management oversight for the City’s energy commodity risk management
activities. The ERMC is charged with the creation, amendment and administration of
this Policy, including acquiring any approvals required by the Utility Committee, and
will ensure that all energy commodity risk management activities of the City are
performed consistent with this Policy. The ERMC will meet at least monthly to review
compliance and conduct its business as described in this Policy.
The ERMC shall be comprised of the following voting members: The City Manager, The
Director of Utility, The City’s Controller and TEA’s Client Service Manager.
The City’s ERMC will make decisions following the process outlined in this Policy.
TEA’s Client Services Manager may include representatives from other areas within
TEA in the monthly ERMC meetings who will attend in person or by conference call as
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non-voting advisors. Other City employees and TEA staff may also be asked to attend
meetings from time-to-time, as the ERMC deems necessary. The responsibilities of the
ERMC shall include:
Establish scope and frequency for management reporting to the Utility Committee.
No less than annually, review the City’s Energy Commodity Policies and Procedures
for correctness and completeness.
Review and approve any new risk report or change to an existing risk report
provided by TEA to monitor risks outlined in this Policy.
Understand and approve any models, methodologies, and assumptions used for
measuring risks such as volume risk, process risk, counterparty risk and commodity
risk.
Monitor the City’s risks and ensure they are within the limits and are being
managed according to what is indicated within the City’s Policy and associated
procedures
Understand the City’s risk management objectives and risk tolerances.
Review and approve the risk management and trading strategy programs and
associated risk. Each program should be reviewed to ensure alignment with Policy
objectives and compliance with risk limits within this Policy.
Periodically review any risk management program approved in light of recent
market changes, and ensure continued compliance with its established guidelines
Review and approve new products, markets, trading counterparties and credit
limits
Review all violations and exceptions to this Policy and report such to the
Committee.
Approve the individuals or companies that engage in the City’s commodity
transactions and are subject to the limits within this Policy.
Ensure that the individuals or companies authorized to transact on behalf of the City
as well as manage its risks, are appropriately trained and qualified.
Ensure independence and segregation of duties between front, middle and back
office at TEA.
Recommend changes to this Policy to the City’s Utility Committee for approval and
ensure the Utility Committee understands the City’s overall compliance with this
Policy and associated procedures.
The ERMC will meet at least monthly to review risks identified and reported on by
the Policy, this meeting shall be chaired by The City Manager. Minutes of each
meeting of the ERMC shall be recorded and reflect any decisions and follow-up
action items to be performed. These minutes will be reviewed and approved by the
members of the ERMC in a timely manner.
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Each member of the ERMC has a unique role as defined below:
1. City Manager
The City Manager is independent of all commercial functions and carries the
responsibility of establishment and maintenance of risk management for the City. The
City Manager will be a voting member of the ERMC and act as a chair of the ERMC.
Other responsibilities include:
Ensure this Policy is maintained.
Oversee reviews of the City’s energy commodity risks, limits, risk measurement
methodologies and models, and programs and recommend changes to the ERMC.
Ensure potential transactions and their impacts on the City’s risks and limits defined
within this Policy.
Develop and monitor the implementation of the Policy, and oversee other risk
management processes and procedures established by this Policy or otherwise by
the ERMC.
The City Manager shall name an Alternate to be approved by the Committee.
2. Director of the Utility
The Director of the Utility has oversight for all trading, hedging, pricing, structuring,
and market and operational risk management activities associated with the City. The
Director of the Utility will be a voting member of the ERMC. Other responsibilities
include:
Review the effectiveness of transaction processing systems and procedures relating
to risk measurement.
Recommend operational risk and business risk assessment guidelines.
The Director of the Utility shall nominate an alternate to be approved by the
Committee.
3. Controller
The Controller is independent of all commercial functions and carries the oversight
responsibilities associated with the City’s accounting practices. The Controller will be a
voting member on the ERMC. Other responsibilities include:
Perform financial accounting including accounting for hedging and derivatives
activities.
Comply with tax rules and make appropriate tax elections.
Record realized and unrealized gains and losses.
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Reconcile general ledger, cash transactions and margin accounts.
Implement tax-hedge accounting policies and other regulatory tax requirements.
Develop and maintain documentation outlining standard procedures for conducting
business.
Invoice counterparties and resolve billing disputes.
Perform daily/weekly/monthly transaction checkout with counterparties.
Develop and maintain documentation outlining standard procedures for conducting
business.
The Controller shall nominate an alternate to be approved by the Committee.
4. TEA Client Services Manager
The TEA Client Service Manager roles and responsibilities are defined Eexhibit B of the
EMA between the City and TEA. The TEA Client Service Manager will be a voting
member on the ERMC and act as chair of the ERMC in the absence of the City Manager.
Other responsibilities include:
Monitor risk reports between ERMC meetings.
Report to the Committee and the ERMC on the City’s adherence to all limits and
functions within this policy.
Engage the ERMC in discussions regarding events or developments that could
expose the company to potential losses.
Recommend to the ERMC specific risk limits consistent with the City’s risk
management objectives, risk tolerance, and risk management policy.
Coordinate and distribute independent market fundamental analysis.
Provide advisory support and recommendations as specified in Article 5 of the
EMA.
Update RMC on training of TEA employees.
TEA shall nominate an alternate to be approved by the Committee.
Alternates may vote, but only in the absence of the voting member for whom
they serve. A person may serve for an alternate for more than one official, but they can
only cast one vote. A quorum for a meeting shall be any combination of three voting
members and alternates. A simple majority of votes is necessary to approve any action
of the ERMC, but at least two voting members must approve the action. Members and
alternates may attend by electronic means and count as present for the purpose of
quorum and for a majority for a decision.
DISCUSSION OF RISKS
This Policy covers the management of all material energy market risks faced by the City. A
comprehensive list of risks that are or could be relevant to City is shown in Appendix C of the
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Policy. Among the most critical of these risks are commodity risk, counterparty risk, process
risk, volume risk, and budget risk. These risks are measured by the limit structure and controls
outlined in the Policy.
Commodity risk represents the potential adverse impacts to the value of the City’s
portfolio due to changes in the market. Commodity risk encompasses volatility risk,
forward price risk, basis risk, correlation risk and liquidity risk.
Counterparty risk represents the potential losses the City could incur due to delivery
risk and receivable risk. Delivery risk stems from a supplier or trading counterparty
that is unable or unwilling to perform on its commitments including but not limited to
delivery or receipt of commodities. Receivable Risk includes the City’s risk associated
with a counterparty’s timeliness of payment for services rendered.
Process risk represents the risks associated with process problems including, but not
limited to, inaccurate data capture, untimely trade execution or settlement problems.
Controls over process risks are embedded in the organizational structure of TEA
through the design processes and operating procedures.
Volume Risk represents the potential for unforeseen changes from projections of excess
or shortfall of capacity or energy from the actual needs. When variances are large
coupled with large costs to transact and adverse moves in market prices this risk could
be realized. In management of this risk, the City must be aware of the fact that
unexpected variations in volume are often highly correlated with price movements.
Budget Risk represents the potential to deviate outside of tolerable bounds of the City’s
budget. Deviations from budget can be caused by forecast error or unforeseeable
adverse changes in market prices.
Regulatory Risk arises from participation in regulated markets. With the Independent
System Operator (ISO) implementation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) Order 741, the City faces increasing regulatory risk when participating in
wholesale energy markets. The TEA Compliance department works in conjunction
with the TEA Risk Control department to help the City manage regulatory risk.
Regulatory risk is managed by:
Annual Compliance Training for all employees participating in regulated markets;
Integration of the appropriate compliance culture within the Trading department
through ongoing interaction between Compliance and Trading;
An independent monitoring and exposure measurement on transactions that could
trigger an increase in regulatory risk.
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MARKETING AND TRADING PRACTICES
A. Standards of Conduct
Individuals authorized to transact for the City shall not misrepresent, conceal or
withhold information regarding energy commodity trading and risk management
transactions to any person responsible for the accurate recording and/or reporting of
such transactions; participate in any such transaction or similar activity for the benefit
of any party other than the City; or hold or be a beneficiary of any financial interest in
any entity with which the employee is engaged in trading or other business activity
(other than ownership of an interest in a mutual fund managed by another party).
Further, no employee authorized to place or execute such transactions may engage in
trading power or energy commodities derivative instruments for his or her personal
account.
B. Products, Activities and Limitations
Pursuant to achieving the City’s core objectives for the purpose of energy commodity
risk management, the following limitations shall apply.
Permissible instruments will be restricted to the products and instruments specified
in Appendix A – Approved Products of the Policy;
o All physical forward transactions shall be governed by the Edison Electrical
Institutive (EEI), North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB), or
similar agreements with counterparties approved by the City.
o The City reserves the right to enter into financial hedge transactions to
effectuate Policy objectives, but does not authorize TEA to enter into financial
hedge transactions on its behalf. Any such financial transactions that the City
may enter into shall be governed by ISDA agreements with counterparties as
approved by the City.
The maturity for each permissible instrument will be restricted to the maturity limits
specified in the risk limits section of the Policy.
Transaction volumes for each risk management transaction will be restricted to the
amounts specified in the Risk Limits section of the Policy.
Risk management transactions will be outlined in the City of Dover Hedge Program
which will be approved by the ERMC. Risk management transactions may include
the following:
o Hedging the forward price of purchased power for delivery to the City as
needed to meet its electric load requirements.
o Hedging the forward price of natural gas and fuels as needed to generate
power to meet the City’s electric load requirements.
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o Unwinding of hedges to accommodate changes in expected load
requirements, or for economic reasons subject to explicit constraints set by the
ERMC.
C. Contract Documentation and Confirmations
No over-the-counter transaction may be executed until an EEI, NAESB, or similar
agreement has been authorized by the City, approved by the ERMC and fully executed
by the parties.
Written confirmations will be required from counterparties, as defined in the Master
Service Agreement between the City and counterparty, within one business day or such
longer time as required by the contract in question for all risk management transactions.
Contemporaneous with any commitments and prior to receipt of written confirmations,
verbal commitments shall be memorialized internally as to instrument structure,
quantity, relevant time horizon, price and any other relevant terms; such internal
documentation shall be time stamped and correlated to the ultimate written
confirmation to or from the counterparty. Both the internal documentation as well as
the written confirmation from the counterparty shall be provided to TEA’s Risk Control
Group immediately upon receipt for verification.
In the event that there is a material failure to provide timely documentation or
confirmations, then at the City Manager’s sole discretion, the offending individual’s
authorization may be suspended. Similarly, if the failure to provide timely
documentation or confirmations is due to the failure of counterparty, then at the
discretion of the City Manager, a moratorium may be imposed on transactions with that
counterparty. In such cases, the City Manager shall notify the ERMC of the issues
leading to the suspension or moratorium shall.
Nothing herein shall inhibit the City Manager from bringing control issues to the TEA’s
Client Services Manager prior to a decision on materiality or the imposition of a
suspension of trading privileges or counterparty moratorium.
D. Training
The ERMC will ensure that all City employees and/or TEA Staff that will execute
transactions on behalf of the City will have appropriate training in the markets in which
the transactions occur.
E. New Product Protocol
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As required to manage the City’s energy commodity risk the ERMC shall approve new
products provided the requirements of the New Product Approval Procedure are met.
RISK LIMITS AND RISK MEASUREMENTS
A. Limits
The limit structure is designed to quantify the types of risk in the City’s energy
commodity portfolio. The City will manage and report on its energy commodity market
risk using Delegation of Authority Limit, a Volume Limit and a Locational Limit.
1. Delegation Authority
The Utility Committee delegates authority to the Dover ERMC to approve the acquisition
of electric energy, capacity and/or transmission according to the following approval
authority limits to the Dover ERMC for expenditures or terms. The ERMC may not
delegate these authorities to individuals authorized to commit Dover to financial
obligations.
Position Maturity Limit Term Limit Notional Value Limit
Dover ERMC 5 years 5 years 20,000,000
TEA 1 month 1 month 1,000,000
This limit structure is not intended for use when transacting day-ahead and real time in
the PJM market.
2. Volume Limits
For no reason should a transaction be executed that exceeds the City’s electric load
requirements. If there is an adjustment to the City’s electric load requirements and the
existing transactions greater than 100% of the adjusted electric load requirements the
ERMC will review and approve the offsetting strategy deployed in sufficient proportion
to mitigate the encroachment.
3. Locational Limits
Non-Commodity Transactions must support the requirement of one of the City’s
generation units, native load or transaction locations.
B. Stress Testing and Back Testing
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The City’s positions shall be periodically stress tested and models shall be back tested.
The processes around these tests are outlined in the Stress Testing and Back Testing
Procedure.
C. Instances of Exceeding Risk Limits
Should the City or TEA enter into a transaction that causes the portfolio to exceed any
above mentioned limits the Director of the Utility shall, in addition to notifying the
ERMC, also notify the Chair of The Committee as soon as practicable and shall provide
periodic reports to the Chair on the status the transactions for as long as the City is
exceeding its limits. The ERMC will review and determine whether any liquidation or
offsetting of transactions is warranted. The incident will be documented as a Policy
Exception by the Director of the Utility.
CREDIT POLICY
Credit Risk is the risk due to the uncertainty in a counterparty’s ability to meet its
contractual obligations. The primary objective of this credit policy is to mitigate, to the
extent commercially reasonable, the credit risks associated with transactions covered in
this Policy while still allowing the City to achieve its objectives.
A. Measuring Credit Risk
The status of credit risk will be measured and reported through reports provided by
TEA.
The current credit exposure will be reported at the agreement level via a Counterparty
Credit Report provided by TEA. This information will be made available in real time to
TEA trading personnel so that it can be checked prior to executing transactions for the
City. Those responsible for risk oversight at the City and TEA will have access to this
information no less frequently than once per day. The ERMC will monitor overall
credit utilization and any credit exceptions at least monthly. When measuring the
current credit risk, netting will be applied to the exposure if the City’s contract with a
counterparty includes provisions for netting.
B. Analysis and Extension of Credit Limits
Physical and financial commodity transactions will be executed with counterparties
approved by the ERMC with credit available to support the transactions. The
creditworthiness of a counterparty will be determined by both qualitative and
quantitative factors. Factors shall include, but not limited to:
A company’s debt credit ratings provided by the rating agencies.
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Financial data such as an analysis of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash
flow, as well as liquidity and capital structure.
Subjective factors such as company’s fuel diversity, overall size, risk management
policy and internal controls, geographic diversity, and market intelligence.
A credit limit is the amount of unsecured credit granted to a counterparty. Unsecured
credit exposure includes amounts owed by the counterparty, whether billed or not, and
the mark-to-market differences in value of any collateral which the counterparty has
provided the City. Any net exposure above the collateral threshold will require the
posting of collateral by a counterparty. Further information on the City’s procedure for
establishing credit is contained in the Counterparty & Credit Review Process.
Collateral thresholds, term limitations and credit exposure limits will be subject to the
maximums indicated in Appendix B, based upon the lower of the S&P and Moody’s
credit ratings.
At no time will the City incur a credit exposure with any counterparty greater than
$60,000,000.
C. Instances of Exceeding Credit Limits
The City and TEA are restricted by the credit limits approved by the ERMC. The ERMC
can suspend trading with a counterparty, if that counterparty’s credit limit has been
reached or exceeded. The City or TEA traders shall not exceed the Counterparty
Credit Limit by executing transactions with any counterparty without approval of the
ERMC.
The ERMC will determine when it’s appropriate to require additional collateral if a
counterparty’s credit exposure exceeds its credit limit. Collateral includes standing
letter of credit, cash, and prepayments.
All credit exceptions will be documented and reported to the ERMC and the Committee
as Policy Exceptions.
REPORTING
A. Risk Reporting
Preparation of timely reports is critical to monitoring risk. TEA will furnish the
required reports on a regular frequency for the City in a format acceptable to the ERMC.
In addition, the ERMC and its designees will be provided access to the City’s risk
reports as updated daily via TEA’s secure Web Portal.
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Reports required on a monthly basis and for periodic meetings of the ERMC include the
following:
Profit and Loss Report
The Profit and Loss (P&L) Report shows the daily realization of transactions at either
the transaction price or the market price as transaction roll from unrealized to realized.
This report should show volumes, transaction prices and market prices of realized
physical and financial power and fuel transactions.
Mark to Market Report
The Mark to Market (“MTM”) Report conveys the potential transaction exposure, of all
existing forward transactions executed, if the energy commodity portfolio was
liquidated at the most recent market settlement prices. This report should show
volumes, transaction prices and market prices of unrealized physical and financial
power and fuel transactions.
Daily Activity Report
The Activity Report presents a summary of the day’s trades executed in the bilateral
energy market.
Cost of Service Report
The City’s exposure to energy price risk shall be monitored and reported on a Cost-of-
Service basis. All calculations are at the wholesale level. The Cost-of-Service recognizes
all prior (expired) months within the Power Year on the basis of actual (incurred) costs,
and recognizes all forward (pending) months within the Power Year on the basis of
expected forward power and fuel prices and expected forward load-following risks. As
defined below, the Cost-of-Service is an aggregation of Forward Energy Commodity
Portfolio Cost, the Load Following Cost Expectation and the City’s Budget Target for
Purchase Power Expense.
o The Net Purchased Power Cost shows the net cost of all physical and financial
transactions related to the City’s anticipated commodity requirements for power
and fuel and is based on the price of all hedge transactions plus the forward
market price of all unhedged transactions valued at current forward prices for
energy commodities, customer-level cost per MWH of all physical and financial
transactions related to Dover’s actual plus anticipated energy.
o The expected fixed costs defined as load-serving entity (LSE) capacity costs,
transmission costs and TEA management fees.
o The Expected Load-Following Cost for a specified power year is defined as the
expected cost (or revenue) associated with intra-month load variations due to
weather or other events affecting demand. TEA has completed a historical
analysis to measures the effective monthly average unit cost paid for Dover’s
PJM Wholesale Load Responsibility (WLR) was calculated for each month since July
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2013. From this analysis, TEA recommends using the post-Garrison results as a proxy
for future estimates of the WLR and as an estimate of the Load Following Cost to be
used for estimating the City’s Forward Cost-of-Service Report. The ERMC will
update the Expected Load Following estimate while lack of necessary market
information persists no less than annually.
o For the historical payment analysis, an effective monthly average unit cost paid for Dover’s
PJM Wholesale Load Responsibility (WLR) was calculated for each month since July
2013. This effective unit cost was constructed using Dover’s monthly PJM load payment
(Dover Budget line item: PJM – Energy, Congestion & Losses), adding back the West Hub
hedging credits, and dividing by the WLR. The values pre-Garrison-online and post-
Garrison-online were compared with both straight and WLR-weighted averages. This
effective LMP therefore includes the effects of intra-month load variations, contributions
of both the DALMP and RTLMP, and the additional PJM charge types reflected in the
monthly Dover Budget line item: PJM – Energy, Congestion & Losses. Pre-Garrison (July
2013 – May 2015) weighted average monthly load costs were $3.02, while the average
post-Garrison cost (Jun 2015 – Apr 2018) has been $2.60.
o
o The Budget Target for Purchase Power Expense represents the City’s view of
expected purchase power expense.
B. Credit Reporting
Counterparty Credit Report
The Counterparty Credit Report conveys the exposure to all counterparties with which
the City has credit exposure resulting from its energy commodity risk management
activities.
CFTC Reporting
The City understands that transacting over the counter (OTC) swaps carries an
additional Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reporting function. Once
required by the CFTC, the City will report on how the City generally meets its financial
obligations associated with entering into non-cleared swaps in a manner acceptable to
the CFTC.
C. Hedge Effectiveness Reporting
If the City’s transactions require a hedge effectiveness test, those testing results will be
reported to the ERMC no later than one month after the end of the financial reporting
period. The report will include a summary of testing methodology, assumptions of the
testing and the outcome of results with a pass or fail by transaction.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
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Since information systems play a vital role in The City’s trading abilities, the City shall
ensure that the information systems and technology used to store all transaction
information is maintained and secure. The City’s transactions will be stored in TEA’s
enterprise trading and risk management system. TEA uses the TriplePoint Commodity
XL (CXL) system, integrated with Commodity XL for Credit Risk (Credit Risk). TEA
has assigned a Database Administrator (DBA) that is charged with the database security
and maintenance for the transaction database, CXL.
The following safeguards for data security and backup will be installed:
Transaction data stored in the system of record will be replicated daily to ensure
data redundancy;
The CXL database will be backed up at least daily after the close of business.
POLICY DISTRIBUTION AND COUNSEL
A. Distribution Outside The City
The City’s Policy is restricted to the use of the City and TEA organizations. It shall not
be distributed outside these organizations without the consent the ERMC.
B. Designated Counsel
Questions about the interpretation of any matters of this Policy should be referred to
ERMC. The ERMC will provide clarification and explanation on any updates to this
Policy.
All legal matters stemming from this Policy will be referred to the City’s Legal Counsel.
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APPENDIX A – Approved Products
The following shall constitute a list of approved products to be utilized by TEA to
manage the City’s energy commodity portfolio:
Physical Power
Physical Natural Gas
Physical Residual Fuel Oil (#2)
Capacity
Financial Power
Financial Options
PJM Demand Bids and Generation Offers
PJM InSchedules
PJM Transmission Products
o Financial Transmission Rights
o Annual Auction Revenue Rights
PJM Tier 2 Synchronized Reserves
The above instruments can be executed by TEA on behalf of the City of Dover for the
current and next two successive Power Years (July to June).
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APPENDIX B – Approved Counterparties and Threshold Tables
This Appendix establishes approved counterparties and their Collateral thresholds.
Collateral thresholds, term limitations and credit exposure limits that are subject to the
following maximums based upon the lower of the S&P and Moody’s credit ratings:
Credit Thresholds from Dover Extended to the Counterparty
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 60,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 50,000,000 A- to AA+ A3 to Aa1
$ 40,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 30,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ 20,000,000 BBB- Baa3
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
AEP Energy Partners, Inc.
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 10,000,000 BBB- and Above Baa3 and Above
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
BP Energy Company
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 60,000,000 AA- to AAA Aa3 to Aaa
$ 45,000,000 A+ A1
$ 30,000,000 A A2
$ 15,000,000 BBB to A- Baa2 to A3
$ - Below BBB Below Baa2
Calpine Energy Services, L.P.
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 15,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 10,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 5,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 3,000,000 BBB- to BBB Baa3 to Baa2
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
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EDF Trading North America, LLC
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 18,000,000 Fixed Fixed
PSEG Energy Resources & Trade, LLC
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 20,000,000 BBB- and Above Baa3 and Above
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
Sequent Energy Management, L.P.
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 5,000,000 Fixed Fixed
Conectiv
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
Unspecified * Above BBB+ Above Baa3
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
* Conectiv does not have a defined credit threshold, so for planning purposes, a
$10,000,000 threshold is imposed as a conservative limit
Macquarie Energy, LLC
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Morgan Stanley Capital Group
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
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NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 30,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 25,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 20,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 15,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 10,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Deutsche Bank
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Barclays Bank
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Credit Thresholds from the Counterparty Extended to Dover
AEP Energy Partners, Inc.
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 10,000,000 BBB- and Above Baa3 and Above
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
BP Energy Company
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 30,000,000 AA to AAA Aa2 to Aaa
$ 25,000,000 AA- Aa3
$ 20,000,000 A+ A1
$ 15,000,000 A A2
$ 5,000,000 BBB to A- Baa2 to A3
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
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Calpine Energy Services, L.P.
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 10,000,000 AA- to AAA Aa3 to Aaa
$ 7,500,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 5,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 3,000,000 BBB- to BBB Baa3 to Baa2
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Threshold I Fitch I Moody's
$ 60,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 50,000,000 A- to AA+ A3 to Aa1
$ 40,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 30,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ 20,000,000 BBB- Baa3
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
Conectiv
Threshold I Fitch I Moody's
Unspecified * Above BBB+ Above Baa3
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
*Conectiv does not have a defined credit threshold, so for planning purposes, a
$10,000,000 threshold is imposed as a conservative limit
PSEG Energy Resources & Trade, LLC
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 12,000,000 * Fixed Fixed
*Threshold is $12,000,000 as long as Dover maintains a Debt Service Coverage greater
than 1.25% and Total Net Assets of at least $50,000,000 and Total Net Assets do not
decline by more than 25% on a fiscal year end basis.
Morgan Stanley Capital Group
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
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Macquarie Energy, LLC
Threshold I Fitch I Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ AA3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC
Threshold I Fitch I Moody's
$ 23,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 18,000,000 AA- to AA+ AA3 to Aa1
$ 13,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 8,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 3,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
EDF Trading North America, LLC
Threshold I S&P I Moody's
$ 18,000,000 Fixed Fixed
Deutsche Bank
Threshold I Fitch I Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ AA3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Barclays Bank
Threshold I Fitch I Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ AA3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
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APPENDIX C – Business Risks
Business Risks Topology
Commodity Counterparty Process Volume Budget Regulatory
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Risk Risk Risk Risk Risk Risk
Market
Receivables Load Market
Price Risk - Deadline CFTC
Risk Uncertainty Uncertainty
Risk
Performance Reporting Load
Volume Risk Supply Risk FERC
Risk Risk Uncertainty
M2M/Forward Generation Forecast
RTO
Curve Risk Uncertainty Error
Liquidity Risk
Basis Risk
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APPENDIX D – Glossary
Back Office – That part of a trading organization which handles transaction accounting,
confirmations, management reporting, and working capital management.
Bilateral Transaction - Any physical or financial transaction between two
counterparties, neither of whom is an Exchange or market entity (e.g. MISO).
Capacity – The real power output rating of a generator or system, typically in
megawatts, measured on an instantaneous basis.
Commodity - A basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other
commodities of the same type. Commodities are most often used as inputs in the
production of other goods or services. The quality of a given commodity may differ
slightly, but it is essentially uniform across producers. When they are traded on an
exchange, commodities must also meet specified minimum standards, also known as a
basis grade.
Financial Bilateral Transaction – A Bilateral Transaction that is non-physical and is
defined by a Source Point, Sink Point, and Delivery Point that may be any CP Nodes as
specified by the Midwest ISO.
Financial Forward – An agreement regarding a position in a specified commodity, a
specified price, and a specified future settlement date, that does not result in physical
delivery of the commodity. Rather one party in the agreement makes a payment to the
other party on the basis of the commodity price at the future date.
Front Office – That part of a trading organization which solicits customer business,
services existing customers, executes trades and ensures the physical delivery of
commodities.
Hedging Transaction - A transaction designed to reduce the exposure of a specific
outstanding position or portfolio; “fully hedged” equates to complete elimination of the
targeted risk and “partially hedged” implies a risk reduction of less than 100%.
Mark-to-Market Value – A measure of the current value of unrealized positions;
includes both Open Positions and Closed Positions.
Middle Office – That part of a trading organization that measures and reports on
market risks, develops risk management policies and monitors compliance with those
policies, manages contract administration and credit, and keeps management and the
Board informed on risk management issues.
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Policy – Dover’s Governing Policy for Energy Commodity Risk, as amended and
approved by The Utility Committee.
Portfolio – A collection of transactions.
Realized Gains/(Losses) – The amount earned (or lost) from a transaction, considered
to be realized once the time for performance has lapsed (e.g. delivery of power in the
case of physical transactions or expiration of an option in the case of financial
transactions).
Term – The total duration of a contract, defined as the number of days between the
beginning flow date and ending flow date, inclusive.
Unrealized Gains/ (Losses) – The amount expected to earn (lose) on a specific
transaction(s); however, the time for performance has not lapsed. The total value of
Unrealized Gains/ (Losses) is the Mark-to-Market value.
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APPENDIX E – Swap Transaction Representative
Purpose:
To ensure that the City of Dover, a Special Entity under the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform
Act, selects a qualified representative (“Representative”) to provide advice and guidance
when entering into swap transactions with Swap Dealers or Major Swap Participants.
Definitions:
Special Entity: As defined in 7 U.S.C. 6s(h)(2)(C) and further interpreted in 17 C.F.R.
23.401(c). The City of Dover is a Special Entity as defined by 17 C.F.R. 23.401(c)(2).
Swap Dealer: As defined in 7 U.S.C. 1a(49) and further interpreted in 17 C.F.R. 1.3(ggg)
Major Swap Participant: As defined in 7 U.S.C. 1a(33) and further interpreted in 17 C.F.R.
1.3(hhh)
Representative: As defined in this policy and 17 C.F.R. 23.450
Policy:
Selection: The City of Dover shall endeavor to seek and employ an individual or entity that
will voluntarily act as a Representative for all energy commodity swap transactions
between XXXX and any Swap Dealer or Major Swap Participant. The Representative must
meet the following qualifications identified in 17 C.F.R. 23.450(b):
(i) Has sufficient knowledge to evaluate the transaction and risks;
(ii) Is not subject to a statutory disqualification;
(iii) Is independent of the swap dealer or major swap participant;
(iv) Undertakes a duty to act in the best interests of the Special Entity it represents;
(v) Makes appropriate and timely disclosures to the Special Entity;
(vi) Evaluates, consistent with any guidelines provided by the Special Entity, fair pricing
and the appropriateness of the swap; and
(vii) In the case of a Special Entity as defined in § 23.401(c)(2) or (4), is subject to
restrictions on certain political contributions imposed by the Commission, the
Securities and Exchange Commission, or a self-regulatory organization subject to the
jurisdiction of the Commission or the Securities and Exchange Commission;
provided however, that this paragraph (b)(1)(vii) of this section shall not apply if the
representative is an employee of the Special Entity.
The Representative and the City of Dover shall enter into a legal agreement that binds the
Representative to comply with items (i) through (vii) in this policy.
At no longer than any 12-month interval, the City of Dover shall review the performance of
the Representative to ensure compliance with items (i) through (vii) in this policy.
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Monthly Report
July 2019
Office of City Assessor
Page 87
,------r--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-~-~ ,--------------------~
Number of Deeds Stamped for r---------------
Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of July 2018/2019 the Month of July 2018/2019
35 35 32 $100 $86$89
40
Thousands
25 $48
30 25 24
$50 $36
20 11 $18
$11 $0
10 2 0 1 • 2018 $0 • 2018
0 $0
• 2019 • 2019
First Time Buyer for the Month July 2018/2019 Realty Property
of July 2018/2019 Sales in Dollars Received Prior
to Recording
35 35
40 32
25 $8 $6 $6 $6 $5
30 • Res. Non‐First
Millions
$6
Time Buyers $4 $1 $0 $1 $0
20 $2
• Res. First Time • 2018 $0
10 Buyers • 2019
0
2018 2019
Major Updates
May ‐ 19 June ‐ 19 July ‐ 19
Assessment Change ‐$5,149,200 $2,100,800 ‐$722,000
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
45 $6,823,900 $8,614,182 0.79 1.043
Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
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Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
‐ All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into Fortis.
Assessor’s Office
‐ FY 2019/2020 Tax Bills were generated, printed, sorted and mailed.
‐ Working on the conversion with the ERP.
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AUG 21, 2019 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
08:34 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-067.09-03-33.00 3 R10 14 WHITEMARSH CT 1 13 1980 2 2390 B- AV 167,400 18-JUL-19 225,000
ED05-067.11-01-60.00 10 R10 900 SCHOOLHOUSE LN 1 5 1969 2 2116 C GD 175,800 15-JUL-19 170,000
ED05-067.12-03-33.00 8 R10 971 SILVER LAKE DR 1 13 1987 2 1200 B GD 147,200 05-JUL-19 182,000
ED05-067.12-04-02.00 8 R10 84 REPRESENTATIVE LN 1 13 2014 2 2143 B- AV 172,800 12-JUL-19 215,000
ED05-067.14-03-71.00 2 R10 32 MEADOW GARDEN LN 1 5 1976 2 1896 C GD 174,200 08-JUL-19 210,000
ED05-067.15-01-73.00 2 R10 57 QUAIL HOLLOW DR 1 3 1977 1 1493 C AV 152,200 15-JUL-19 160,000
ED05-067.16-01-37.00 10 R10 731 N WEST ST 1 5 1963 2 1464 C+ VG 145,800 12-JUL-19 195,000
ED05-067.17-03-19.00 3 R10 106 SHINNECOCK RD 1 5 1993 2 2138 B+ AV 218,400 18-JUL-19 285,000
ED05-067.17-04-34.00 3 R10 108 SWEETGUM DR 1 6 1993 2 2166 B- AV 185,400 30-JUL-19 265,000
ED05-067.19-03-54.00 17 R10 30 PATRIOT DR 1 3 1990 1 1797 C AV 160,600 29-JUL-19 232,000
ED05-067.20-02-29.00 10 R10 538 LAKEWOOD PL 1 3 1938 1 1344 C AV 125,000 24-JUL-19 180,000
ED05-067.20-03-85.00 8 R10 306 N BRADFORD ST 1 1 1890 2 2034 B GD 157,500 02-JUL-19 163,000
ED05-067.20-04-02.00 8 R20 15 CLARA ST 2 8 1916 2 3180 B- AV 199,000 18-JUL-19 265,000
ED05-068.10-03-70.00 13 R10 915 MCDOWELL DR 1 14 1964 1 1120 C GD 142,100 16-JUL-19 205,000
ED05-068.10-03-78.00 13 R10 924 MCDOWELL DR 1 14 1968 1 1196 C AV 117,600 13-JUL-19 160,000
ED05-068.10-04-29.00 13 R10 340 WEST WIND DR 1 14 2003 1 1936 C+ AV 156,700 22-JUL-19 218,000
ED05-068.13-01-07.00 8 R10 6 LAKEVIEW DR 1 14 1965 1 1474 C+ AV 205,300 30-JUL-19 375,000
ED05-068.14-06-59.00- 7 R10 46 STARBOARD CT 1 13 1991 2 1292 C FR 104,700 26-JUL-19 85,000
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08:34 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
012
ED05-068.15-03-72.00 6 R10 1412 HOPKINS AVE 1 14 1994 1 1165 C AV 136,700 18-JUL-19 200,000
ED05-068.17-01-33.00 8 R10 125 RODNEY RD 1 1 1930 1 2276 B+ AV 188,300 25-JUL-19 279,000
ED05-068.17-03-62.00 10 R10 212 N AMERICAN AVE 1 3 1935 1 1314 C AV 111,000 26-JUL-19 139,000
ED05-068.19-06-09.00 6 R10 440 NOB HILL RD 1 2017 2 1920 B- AV 190,800 03-JUL-19 246,000
ED05-068.19-06-19.00 6 R10 360 BLUECOAT ST 1 2019 2 2200 B- AV 205,700 02-JUL-19 256,982
ED05-068.20-01-54.00 14 R10 7 NICHOLAS DR 1 14 2011 1 1377 C+ AV 168,600 12-JUL-19 235,000
ED05-076.03-01-63.00 14 R10 195 E SHELDRAKE CIR 1 13 2006 2 1855 C+ AV 130,300 23-JUL-19 170,000
ED05-076.03-02-59.00 14 R10 371 TRIBBITT ST 13 2019 2 1732 C+ AV 148,400 31-JUL-19 180,400
ED05-076.03-04-53.00 11 R10 421 BEUVALE LN 1 14 2008 1 1714 B+ AV 227,700 17-JUL-19 275,000
ED05-076.04-06-09.00 2 R10 504 S GREENBERRY LN 1 13 2008 2 1636 C+ AV 163,200 12-JUL-19 199,900
ED05-076.04-06-37.00 2 R10 411 ANN MOORE ST 1 13 2010 2 1452 C+ AV 151,100 10-JUL-19 192,000
ED05-076.05-01-11.04 17 R10 5 MARSH CREEK LN 1 13 1997 2 1194 C AV 114,600 30-JUL-19 139,000
ED05-076.05-01-17.00 14 R10 242 N CAROLINE PL 1 5 1989 2 2753 B- AV 199,800 31-JUL-19 250,000
ED05-076.05-03-25.00 14 R10 166 STONEY DR 1 8 1987 2 1917 C+ AV 142,200 26-JUL-19 193,000
ED05-076.05-04-01.073 102 R50 56 PAR HAVEN DR 1 20 1978 1 1008 C- AV 43,300 09-JUL-19 44,000
ED05-076.06-02-01.00- 103 R50 6 ATRAM HALL 1 20 1973 1 794 B GD 56,800 26-JUL-19 38,000
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08:34 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
121
ED05-076.06-02-57.00 2 R10 302 COLD SPRING PL 1 13 1984 2 1302 C- AV 90,400 29-JUL-19 134,900
ED05-076.06-03-31.00 17 R10 234 GREEN BLADE DR 1 13 1983 2 1120 C AV 100,300 26-JUL-19 127,500
ED05-076.13-05-38.00 14 R10 235 NORTHDOWN DR 1 13 2000 2 1848 C+ AV 128,600 24-JUL-19 147,000
ED05-077.06-01-70.00 8 R10 432 E LOOCKERMAN ST 1 3 1957 1.5 2952 B AV 258,000 04-JUL-19 250,000
ED05-077.17-01-27.00 5 R10 831 N SUNSET TER 1 16 1959 1 1902 C+ AV 156,500 15-JUL-19 193,000
ED05-077.17-05-05.00 4 R10 87 MORRIS DR 1 14 1952 1 1864 C AV 150,400 10-JUL-19 178,000
ED05-085.06-01-58.00 11 R10 110 CREEK BEND RD 1 5 2005 2 1918 B AV 217,200 09-JUL-19 230,000
ED05-085.08-02-04.00 12 R10 152 BLUE BEACH DR 1 16 1966 1 1788 C+ AV 141,000 18-JUL-19 180,000
ED05-085.12-02-78.00 12 R10 334 MOCKINGBIRD AVE 1 16 1967 1 1674 C AV 116,800 11-JUL-19 155,000
LC05-058.14-01-01.501 1 R10 501 WEAVER DR 1 14 2002 1 1674 C- GD 84,600 10-JUL-19 72,500
LC05-058.18-01-51.00 1 R10 117 SUSAN PL 1 11 2005 1 1620 C- GD 93,900 09-JUL-19 119,000
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CITY COUNJCIL
COM~UNJITY ENJHANJCEMENJT fUNJD
REPORT
JULY 2019
Page 93
CITY COUNCIL - FY 19/20 Page 1 of 4
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2019 - AUGUST 30, 2019
100-10-12-99-000-53037
Current Balance - $19,904.00
COM M UNITY ENHANCEM ENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL M EM BER PER
DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL M EM BER. THE PURPOSE OF THE
BUDGETED AM OUNT $25,000.00
FUND IS TO ALLOW M EM BERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SM ALL PROJECT OR
COM M UNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT.
TOTAL $25,000.00
COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO
DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE
07/10/19 Taylor Convoy of Hope - Councilm an Taylor authorized the Em ail from $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $24,000.00
Dover designation of $1000.00 of his com m unity Ralph Taylor
enhancem ent funds to Convoy of Hope - Dover to Janella
Tauchus and
em ail from
Cornelius
Murphy,
Calvary
Assem bly of
God dated
07/10/19
07/10/19 Polce Convoy of Hope - Councilm an Polce authorized the Em ail from $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $22,500.00
Dover designation of $1 500.00 of his Tanner Polce
com m unity enhancem ent funds to Convoy of to Janella
Hope - Dover Tauchus and
em ail from
Cornelius
Murphy,
Calvary
Assem bly of
God dated
07/10/19
07/24/19 Anderson Downtown Dover Councilm an Anderson authorized the Em ail from $50.00 $2,550.00 $22,450.00
Partnership (DDP) - designation of $50.00 of his com m unity David
Capital City enhancem ent funds to the Downtown Dover Anderson to
Farm ers Partnership (DDP) - Capital City Farm ers Janella
Market Aprons Tauchus and
em ail and
invoice from
Tina Bradbury
dated 07/22/19
08/30/19
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07/26/19 Anderson Destiny Christian Councilm an Anderson authorized the Em ail from $500.00 $3,050.00 $21,950.00
Church designation of $500.00 of his com m unity David
enhancem ent funds to Destiny Christian Anderson to
Church for their Book Bag and Supplies the City Clerk's
Giveaway for low incom e youth Office and
em ail and
receipt from
Pastor Dale L.
Mast dated
07/26/19
07/29/19 Anderson Inner City Cultural Councilm an Anderson authorized the Em ail from $1,000.00 $4,050.00 $20,950.00
League designation of $1000.00 of his com m unity David
enhancem ent funds to the Inner City Cultural Anderson to
League for their string orchestra program the City Clerk's
Office and
letter from Mr.
Reuben
Salters dated
07/24/2019
08/02/19 Anderson Dover Post Councilm an Anderson authorized the Em ail from $496.00 $4,546.00 $20,454.00
designation of $496.00 of his com m unity David
enhancem ent funds to the Dover Post for the Anderson to
Central Delaware Housing Collaborative the City Clerk's
advertisem ent for the Innovative Readiness Office and
Training Program Public Notice letter from Mr.
Gregg Bunkley
and Public
Notice dated
07/31/2019
08/05/19 Neil Persim m on Park Councilm an Neil authorized the designation of Em ail from $100.00 $4,646.00 $20,354.00
Place $100.00 of his com m unity enhancem ent funds Fred Neil to
Condom inium to the Persim m on Park Place Condom inium Traci
Council, (PPPCC) Council, Inc. for their "Back to School event" McDowell and
Inc. a letter from
Ms. Joyce
Talley,
President of
PPPCC, Inc.
dated
08/02/2019
08/30/19
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08/05/19 Cole Persim m on Park Councilm an Cole authorized the designation Em ail from $100.00 $4,746.00 $20,254.00
Place of $100.00 of his com m unity enhancem ent Scott Cole to
Condom inium funds to the Persim m on Park Place Traci
Council, (PPPCC) Condom inium Council, Inc. for their "Back to McDowell and
Inc. School event" a letter from
Ms. Joyce
Talley,
President of
PPPCC, Inc.
dated
08/02/2019
08/06/19 Anderson Delaware Councilm an Anderson authorized the Em ail from $100.00 $4,846.00 $20,154.00
Multicultural and designation of $100.00 of his com m unity David
Civic Organization, enhancem ent funds to DEMCO for their Back Anderson to
Inc. (DEMCO) to School Block Party the City Clerk's
Office and a
letter from Ms.
Leandra
Marshall, VP,
External
Relations and
Developm ent,
DEMCO dated
08/06/2019
08/13/19 Taylor Delaware Councilm an Taylor authorized the designation Em ail from $250.00 $5,096.00 $19,904.00
Multicultural and of $250.00 of his com m unity enhancem ent Ralph Taylor
Civic Organization, funds to DEMCO for their Back to School Block to the Janella
Inc. (DEMCO) Party Tauchus and a
letter from Ms.
Leandra
Marshall, VP,
External
Relations and
Developm ent,
DEMCO dated
08/13/2019
$5,096.00 $19,904.00
$5,096.00 $19,904.00
$5,096.00 $19,904.00
$5,096.00 $19,904.00
$5,096.00 $19,904.00
08/30/19
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Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance
Am ount
$5,000.00 At-Large Slavin $5,000.00
$2,500.00 1st District Lindell $2,500.00
$2,500.00 1st District Polce $1,500.00 $1,000.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Hare $2,500.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Taylor $1,250.00 $1,250.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Cole $100.00 $2,400.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Neil $100.00 $2,400.00
$2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,146.00 $354.00
$2,500.00 4th District Sudler $2,500.00
TOTAL $5,096.00 $19,904.00
08/30/19
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
JULY 2019
Page 98
City of Dover
Customer Services Department
FY 2020 FY 2018
MaJor Program Updates Jul 2019 Jul 2018 Dlffere~ce
Ye1r-to•Dlte )'11ar-tn.n•te
Numbt r or Cu,lor r er, Served 34,565 30,711 3,854 34,565 • 30,711
rinal Bills 631 70 1 i 70) 631 6?,()
Lstima,ed IJills :w<, :lU9 (J) i l1(, l'.!./
PEIralli~s Plsl~d 5,715 $ 5,281 s 131 5,715 s 5,915
Fxt0.nsions of Crrrl t Amount Fxrr.nrlr,d I O'l,f.0 1 s q&,C1()0 $ S,601 10'l,iifl1 $ 1{)),fi lS
Balance Transie r~ 2,898 $ 38 5 $ 2, ;1~ 2,8Q8 $ 8,779
Utility Collections l4,oo3 ~ 19,/10 $ (o,U4b) 14,ob::; s B ,'· Hb
M st~llarrews Billing~ 332,590 s 538,203 s (205,613) 332,590 $ 231,323
Tax~s I P.ViP.d 14 ,774,?Rii s 1'.'\,0S7, 1/!R $ 1,? 17,0'lR 14,?74,?86 $ 1?,RR'l,fl4'l
Oilin,q Adju~rments (10,404i ~ (1 2,122) $ 1,, 18 (10,404) $ (13,0o:i)
Tctal Taxes ::ollec.ted 12,688,728 s 9,476,026 s 3,212,/02 12,688,7~8 $ 11,137,642
Taxe~ Out!.iliJmJi11g 1,575,154 s 3,569,040 s (1,993,886) 1,575,154 $ 1,738,400
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Page 99
Work Orders Processed
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
Oct 17 59,890 Services
Oct 17 129.11
Nov 17 56,552 June 17 7 3084 June 17 25
Nov 17 98.13
Dec 17 62,992 July 17 19 2556 July 17 90
Dec 17 108.57
Aug 17 8 1466 Aug 17 24
Jan 18 116.70 Jan 18 67,204
Sept 17 2 1094 Sept 17 31
Feb 18 106.55 Feb 18 55,759 Oct 17 5 2311 Oct 17 83
Mar 18 101.78 Mar 18 61,286 Nov 17 7 176 Nov 17 41
Apr 18 55,574 Dec 17 2 261 Dec 17 25
Apr 18 100.68
Jan 18 4 263 Jan 18 17
May 18 127.43 May 18 63,188
Feb 18 1 32 Feb 18 89
June 18 146.76 June 18 68,290 Mar 18 29 3635 Mar 18 52
July 18 160.51 July 18 78,686 Apr 18 6 521 Apr 18 48
Aug 18 82,843 May 18 5 301 May 18 46
Aug 18 165.16 June 18 9 315 June 18 18
Sep 18 160.41 Sep 18 70,142 July 18 3 972 July 18 34
Oct 18 134.70 Oct 18 61,417 Aug 18 4 87 Aug 18 81
Nov 18 57,164 Sep 18 5 1331 Sep 18 43
Nov 18 102.85
Oct 18 4 123 Oct 18 47
Dec 18 102.40 Dec 18 60,284
Nov 18 6 46 Nov 18 69
Jan 19 117.57 Jan 19 65,342 Dec 18 5 5 Dec 18 11
Feb 19 111.72 Feb 19 57,306 Jan 19 1 1 Jan 19 29
Mar 19 59,310 Feb 19 1 3 Feb 19 23
Mar 19 106.88
Mar 19 0 0 Mar 19 22
Apr 19 91.74 Apr 19 52,734
Apr 19 5 277 Apr 19 77
May 19 138.05 May 19 60,603 May 19 3 148 May 19 18
Jun 19 146.50 Jun 19 68,769 Jun 19 11 418 Jun 19 23
Jul 19 83,229 Jul 19 15 4066 Jul 19 8
Jul 19 164.38
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be
measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index.
FY 20 YTD FY 19 FY 18
36.95 50.31 39.8
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
15 15 33.53 Minutes 33.53 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES JULY 19 JULY 18 FY20 YTD
Tree Trimming 184 395 184
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 0
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0
New Services 8 34 8
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Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report
JULY 2019
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 36 Number of Tire Repairs: 9 Number of Road Repairs: 5
Other Work Orders: 68 Repair Hours: 153.85 Road Repair Hours: 4.75
Total Work Orders: 104 Fabrication Hours: N/A Misc. Hours: 50.15
PM Hours: 83
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 30
# Of PM’s: Completed: 36
Major Program Updates
JULY JULY
MEASURE 2019 2018 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance -
Scheduled PM’s appointments 36 out of 30 13 out of 42
89.05%
vs completed PM’s 120% 30.95%
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
22 out of 25 19 out of 19
completed within 5 days -12.00%
88% 100%
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work
orders completed within 2 2 out of 2 8 out of 9
11.11%
days (Quantity and 100% 88.89%
Percentage)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
July 2019
July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar. April May June July Total
Category 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Caucasian* 287 291 293 289 286 285 289 290 294 292 295 297 297 n/a
Minorities* 76 77 80 82 81 80 80 80 80 80 78 78 77 n/a
Hired 1 6 10 3 1 1 6 3 5 2 3 4 1 46
Terminated/Resigned/ 5 1 3 6 5 3 2 1 1 4 2 3 2 38
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 2 0 0 2 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 1 15
Jobs Posted 1 3 2 18 2 4 7 4 3 1 11 2 3 61
Workers Comp. 2 1 4 1 3 2 4 2 5 2 5 1 3 35
Injuries
Workers Comp. 199 11 61 124 40 69 113 77 20 104 196 160 187 1361
Hours
*349 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 25 (3 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 15 Library, 5 Police Department, 1 Central Services)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Position Hired: Arborist, MEOI - Sanitation
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Police Officer, Police Cadet
Positions on Terminal Leave: Police Officer – September, Custodian – October
Recruitment Information (July)
Position Total Female Male Unkn Black White Asian/ Amer Two/ Unkn In Out Unkn *
Pacific Indian/ More Dover Dover
Island Alaskan
Native
Crew Leader – 7 - 6 1 2 1 - - 0 4 3 4 -
Sanitation
*Resumes come from Indeed do not always list address
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July
Recruiting by Dept. 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Electric 8 8 7 8 8 8 6 6 6 7 7 6 6
Public Works 8 8 10 9 10 11 11 11 9 7 6 4 5
Police 6.5 4 0.5 2.5 2.5 3 4 4 2.5 4.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
All Other Departments 7 8 10.5 12 12.5 11.5 6 7 8.5 7.5 6.5 7.5 7
Totals 29.5 28 29 31.5 33 33.5 27 27 26 26 25 23 23.5
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
Electric: Lineman 1st Class (2), Lineman 2nd class, Electric Meter Technician Crew Leader, Engineering Services Superintendent, Electrical Engineer
Public Works: Civil Engineer, (2) Motor Equipment Operator I (Water), Crew Leader - Sanitation
Police: Cadet, Parking Enforcement Officer, Police Officer (2), Chief of Police, Police Clerk I
All Other Departments: Central Service Director, (2) Accountant II, (2) Library Assistant (PT), Library Assistant (FT), Librarian I (PT), Mechanic I, Service
Center Clerk I PT (Recreation), Lead Laborer (Parks)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Turnover Statistics
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 4.35
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 .57 .28 .54 1.92 1.36 .27
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 2.45
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 1.36
Other - - - - - - - 1.65 .54 .27
2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented; 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total Number of Employees Separating from 21 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 38 16
Service
Average Number of Full-time Employees 362 356 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 345
Average Number of Part-time Employees 16 15 12 14 18 24 28 28 28 27
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
Workers Compensation Cost CY 2019
-
Customer Service $12
Department
Parks & Rec $7
Electric T&D I $2
-
Grounds $121
Life Safety $6
I I I I
-
Police $106
Power Plant $6
Water/Wastwater
I $47
City Manager Office $17 I
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total: $324,000
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Service Requests Resolved
70 63 65
60 52 51
47 47 48
50 41 41 44 45
36
39 38 39 41
40 33 33 31
29 31 29
30 26
20
10
0
• Requests Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19
• Completed
Programming Requests Completed
50 46 46
41 41 39 38 41 41
40 32 32 34 34
28 31 32 30 30
30 27 27 27
24 24 24 25 24 24
20
10
0
• Requests Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19
• Completed
Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
35,000
30,000
25,000
Pages Viewed
20,000
30,971 28,996
27,702 27,304 27,006 26,784 25,808 27,603 26,691 25,888 26,691
24,783 24,901
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19
Noteworty:
Munis Fiscal Year changeover was fairly smooth. A few lessons for next year.
Penetration Testing was completed. Working to remediate discovered weaknesses.
Tyler ERP Phase 2 (HR/Payroll) is in progress / Go live pushed to October - Maybe
Tyler ERP Phase 3 (Property Tax/General Billing) is in progress / Go live pushed to September
Property Tax Bills were printed and sent without any issues
Tyler Phase 4 and Phase 5 start is on hold until Phase 1, 2, and 3 are complete.
Working on Windows 10 upgrades
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July 2019 Monthly Report
Highlighted Special Events & Attendance:
"In Harmony..." Concert: The Blues Reincarnation Project 102
Tuesday in the Park Program ( 5) 390
Stevens Puppets Presents: "The Wizard of OZ" 85
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Total Items Checked Out: 36,322 Programs: Offered Attended
E-books: 3,688
Adult 94 696
New Library Cards: 488 Teen 21 185
Children 48 1,532
Library Card Holders: 32,027 Job Center 29 177
Service Area
Population: 62,527
Passport
215
Library Visitors: 22,487 Services:
Income
$8,380.20
Received:
Meeting Rooms Usage: 383
Computer Users: 5,059
Wireless Users: 1,777
Items Loaned to/Received
from Other Libraries: 7,625
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Parks & Recreation
July 2019 Monthly Report
Parks & Recrea on Highlights
Master Planning for Dover Park. The entrance sign has been replaced, the basketball court has reopened & ready for ac on
and the tennis court is ready to serve! Benches are slated to be installed near the reten on pond area in August along with
keeping up with the vegeta on management.
Schu e Park Master Plan. Staff will be submi ng an Innova ve Readiness Training grant to the Department of Defense for
assistance with the Schu e Park athle c field construc on. The grant is due in September.
Performing Arts on The Green ‐ Con nuing to be a crowd pleaser, we hosted Caribbean Authen c, ever popular Rep le World
and Bad Avenue Band in July. Be sure to thank Eden Hill Medical as they were this year’s GOLD sponsor. Each Thursday now
thru Sept. 5, be sure to join us at 7 PM on The Green for this evening of family fun. In the event of bad weather, we have been
moving the concerts inside to the John W. Pi s Recrea on Center.
Park Maintenance Staff ‐ Among other assigned du es the maintenance crew performed the following rou ne park
maintenance; Con nued to prep the so ball fields and soccer fields for league play; Cleaned and dragged the sand at Silver
Lake; Painted the gate at Dover Park; And stage set up for rentals and city events.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommi ee ‐ They will meet again August 6. Mrs. Riddle has been working on the Dover Treasure Hunt
Walk that will be held in conjunc on with the Mayor’s Annual Kayak & Canoe event on August 31.
Silver Lake Commission ‐ Some members will be volunteering for the Silver Lake Day, Mayor’s Kayak event being held on August
31 at the lake. They meet again September 11.
July 2019 - John W. Pi
Pitts Recrea
Recreation Center
July 19 FYTD 20 July 18 FYTD 19
Fitness Classes 680 680 526 526
Leagues 3,072 3,072 3,428 3,428
Mee ngs, Rentals,
430 430 455 455
Events
Sports Classes 19 19 0 0 For Her Basketball
Enrichment Classes 42 42 0 0
Recreation Revenue Breakdown
FY20
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Programming Par cipant Count
July 2019 FY20 July 2018 FY19 Par ci-
Ac vity pants
Spectators Loca on
General Recrea on 611.20 General Recrea on 625.00
Leagues 30.00 Leagues 75.00 Field Hockey 1915 954 Dover High School
Park Rentals/Permits 1,425.00 Building & Field Rentals 1,715.00 Basketball 1298 1566 Schu e Park
Camps 9,305.50 Camps 1,000.00 So ball 1564 3284 Schu e Park
Youth Connec ons/CSW 345.00 Youth Connec ons/CSW 500.00 Sport Camps 103 Schu e Park
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PUBLIC WORKS
Construction Inspection
Subdivisions Site Development
The following required inspection services The following required inspection services
Seskinore Court The Grande, Building 4
Chestnut Grove Chesapeake Utilities Dover Campus
Clearview Meadows Eden Hill Medical Center
Eden Hill Century Engineering Building
Nottingham Meadows Leander Lakes
Patriot Village Eden Hill Commercial Center
Tall Pines Blue Hen Apartments
The Arbors Lidl’s Grocery Store
MRMS Building
Capital Station
Dunkin Donuts
90 Saulsbury Road
Sanitation
Monthly Total Refuse Sanitation Hours
(Tons) 700
612
1000.00 600 532
900.00 496
800.00
700.00
500 - I - - - - - -
418 -
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388
j Jj
600.00
500.00 400
400.00
300.00 300
200.00
100.00
0.00
June 18
July 18
Aug 18
200 ------~ ---L.....___
154
100
Sept 18
Oct 18
Nov 18
Dec 18 ----- '-- I----- .._ I---- '-- -----
Jan 19
Feb 19
March 19
April 19
May 19
June 19 0
Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash
Collection Collection
• Bulk • Rear Loaders • Automated • JUNE • JUNE
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Sanitation JUNE 19 FYTD 19 JUNE 18 FYTD 18
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 141 2,214 182 2,411
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,159 13,083 1,124 13,260
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 32 444 55 671
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 1 57 0 0
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 29 511 20 257
CURBSIDE RECYCLING STATS MONTHLY TOTAL # OF
TOTAL # OF ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
CANS
COLLECTED
June 2019 19,344 9,672 263,600 13.63
Streets JUNE 19 FYTD 19 JUNE 18 FYTD 18
Signed Installed 2 57 3 64
Signs Repaired 10 106 7 104
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 0 27,577 3,109 21,660
New Post Installed 10 60 4 48
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 0 16 3 27
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 0 48 14 107
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (LF) 412 757 537 739
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 10 32 7 21
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 9 0 11
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 8 0 12
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 8 154 19 123
Concrete Work (Hrs) 49 148 74 180
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 11 30 13 25
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 1 0 0
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 0 57 0 23
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,855 7,018 1,564 9,255
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 121 621 76 698
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 0 11,156 0 11,804
Leaf Collection (Miles) 0 6,491 0 6,125
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GROUNDS
Work Orders
Total Work Orders = 7 General = 1 Arborist = 6
Arborist Crew June 2019 June 2018
Trees Trimmed 124 12
Trees Removed 10 0
Stumps Removed 4 2
Trees Planted 0 0
Root Pruning 2 0
Arborist Crew
- Tree Crews worked on trimming street trees and removing trees.
- Repaired 2 Strands of light across Loockerman St.
Beautification Crew
- Weeding of flower Beds
- 200 pots were put out by DDP on Loockerman St.
- Watering of baskets every other day.
Mowing Crew
- Continue mowing routes at per the schedule
- Sharpen blades and serviced mowers on day where mowing couldn’t be performed.
Litter Removal
-Litter is being picked up on City properties as per the weekly schedule.
-Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks.
- Supplied trash cans to Loockerman way Park for farmers market and Old Dover High School.
Miscellaneous
- Cleared 8 manholes for Water/Wastewater.
- Cleared wooded area at Hamlet Park of downed trees.
- Sprayed sidewalks downtown areas.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Electric Created a Light Pole Collection feature class and loaded it into existing
Collector App for data collection.
Library Printed multiple posters for the Library's summer events.
Library Printed more posters for the Library's summer events.
Parks and Recreation Created a map of the Silver Lake beach area for a meeting.
Planning & Inspections Created a map of the proposed expansion area for the DDD.
Public Works Created multiple databases and a spreadsheet for a Water Consumption Project
Public Works Update all applications for Firefly event.
Public Works Monthly DSWA Billing database update.
Public Works Updated the Parcels, Rentals, and Active AHIs layers for the month.
Public Works Created two 8.5"x11" maps of the City's Water and Wastewater CPCN boundaries.
Public Works Bi-Monthly Recycling Update
Public Works Created a map of the grass areas maintained by Grounds/Parks & Rec/Contractors
Public Works Monthly Recycling Update
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ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates JUNE 19 JUNE 18 DIFF FY19 YTD FY18 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 0 0 0
Water Quality Complaints 9 6 +3 93 100
Plan Review Completed Within
30 days of Submission 10 6 +4 82 88
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task JUNE 19 JUNE 18 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 5,703,733 4,449,167 1,897,375,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30
minutes) 17 15 18
Water Mains Repaired 2 0 22
Water Service Lines Repaired 2 2 23
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 0 1
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 1 0 20
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 68,123 57,441 612,266
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 5,892 2,163 17,331
Sewer Manholes Cleaned 334 249 2,932
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,839 1,839 1,839
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 13,555 13,421 13,555
May 18 June 18 July 18 Aug 18 Sept 18 Oct 18 Nov 18
Total Water Production 129,854,000 133,475,000 164,472,000 199,107,000 176,819,000 173,728,000 140,751,000
Billed Consumption 110,219,000 115,304,000 115,304,000 166,399,000 186,664,000 155,467,000 140,980,000
Total Flow To County 186,816,000 170,623,000 171,703,000 138,711,000 156,820,000 200,523,000 179,740,000
City Readings 178,798,232 178,748,559 150,646,638 146,729,718 149,355,651 170,345,034 151,542,297
Dec 18 Jan 19 Feb 19 March 19 April 19 May 19 June 19
Total Water Production 138,024,000 134,672,000 130,000,000 160,520,000 144,473,000 163,697,000 171,112,000
Billed Consumption 125,169,000 126,033,000 124,038,000 125,349,000 136,797,000 141,380,000 138,786,000
Total Flow To County 219,743,000 176,479,000 172,258,000 184,046,000 190,226,000 150,963,000 147,233,000
City Readings 146,223,823 171,039,226 145,263,284 179,421,275 174,138,401 177,412,717 174,094,558
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
JULY 2019
Planning & Inspections Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention
Dover continues to enjoy steady growth in housing, retail, health care and gen-
eral business categories. July commercial construction permit values were in ex-
cess of $2.4 million, much more in line with prior periods.
Commercial projects receiving Temporary/Permanent Certificates of Occupancy
included Century Engineering Office Building, DGKP Office/Warehouse, the
YMCA Pavilion, Building 10 at Leander Lakes Apartments, and 15 dwelling
units throughout the City. Building Permits were issued for an additional build-
ing in Capital Station, renovations at Bayhealth, and for renovations at Bay Court
Plaza. The City continues to talk with prospects for new buildings and potential
businesses both Downtown and along its commercial corridors.
Residences at 938 Shank Road and 33 S. Queen Street were declared Dangerous
Buildings at hearings before City Council on May 6th. Both properties subse-
quently demolished. An additional three properties were heard by Council on Ju-
ly 1, two were ordered to be demolished and the owner of the third was granted a
60-day extension to make the property habitable.
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
Century Engineering—550 Bay Road
Wawa Renovations—298 S. DuPont Highway
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
YMCA- Pavilion Renovation - 825 Kenton Road
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New Home constructed by National Council on AG Life and Labor Research Fund
— 18 N. Kirkwood Street
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
Leander Lakes Apartments — 301 Bliss Bayou
Clearview Meadows—360 Bluecoat Dr.
Clearview Meadow— 307 Bluecoat Dr.
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Planning & Inspections Revenue
FY2020 Actual
Revenue Stream FY2020 Budget (YTD) July % of Budget
Business License $1,470,000 $ 1,124,463 78%
Manufactured Home License $19,000 $ 5,490 33%
Building Permits $600,000 $ 24,583 5%
Cert. of Occupancy $16,000 $ 1,505 10%
Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 225 1%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 28 0%
Plumbing/Heating/Air $115,000 $ 8,318 7%
Rental Inspection Fee $437,000 $ 909 0%
Miscellaneous $25,000 $ 2,100 7%
Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $ 4,637 6%
Code Enforcement Fines $35,000 $ 1,550 5%
Vacant Building Reg. $250,000 $ 3,000 2%
Total P&I Revenue $3,076,000 $ 1,176,808 41%
31-Jul-19
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
Planning & Inspections Department Staff attended a training session entitled
“Respect in the Workplace” on July 10, 2019 and also a training session on
“Ethics in Government” on various July dates.
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction
activity permits (Building Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupan-
cy permits. For July 2019, Planning Staff was involved with review of 52 and 23
Certificates of Occupancy permits. This results in a 2019 calendar year-to-date to-
tal of 531 Permits and Certificates of Occupancy (2018 calendar year-to-date total
of 675 Permits and COs compared to 656 for 2017). Staff also reviews new appli-
cations for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus on the various implementation items identified in the 2008
Comprehensive Plan as amended.
• The Planning Office continues to be involved in the Restoring Central Dover Community
Plan implementation. Especially through participation in various working group commit-
tees.
• Planning Staff continues Dover’s Downtown Development District program management.
An Annual Report was just submitted on the DDD Program activities.
2019 Comprehensive Plan
The Planning Office continues the planning and research necessary for the update of the 2008
Comprehensive Plan. Project information and Preliminary Draft documents and maps are
available on the Comprehensive Plan website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-
comprehensive-plan. Preliminary Draft #2A Goals & Recommendations (2.28.2019) is avail-
able for review. Planning Staff continues to focus on drafting of the plan text to create a Staff
Draft in the next month for internal review.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
• Construction activity continues in the Village of Cannon Mill PND, Clearview Mead-
ows PND and on several lots in other areas of the City.
• Certificates of Occupancy were issued to the following: three (3) townhouse units in
Chestnut Grove Farms; five (5) townhouses in Village of Canon Mill PND; two (2)
one-family detached dwelling units in Clearview Meadows PND, five (5) one-family de-
tached dwelling units in the Downtown Development District area; and Building 10 in
Leander Lakes Apartments (S-12-18).
• Building Permit was issued for another tenant fit-out for a building in the Capital Station
complex; renovations for Bayhealth at 720 S. Queen Street; renovations at Bay Court
Plaza to the building shell/core and for a new tenant space the old Value City location;
and for other renovation projects.
• The Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued for Century Engineering’s Office
Building at 550 Bay Road (S-17-19/S-17-30. Certificates of Occupancy were issued to
warehouse space in the DGKP Office/Warehouse Building at 1351 W North Street (S-18
-01; a pavilion structure at the YMCA facility on Kenton Road; and several other small
commercial renovation projects.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on July 15, 2019. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled
for August 19, 2019. The following applications were considered:
• S-17-18 Frito Lay Building at Tudor Business Park – Planning Commission granted approval of a One
-Year Extension of the Planning Commission approval granted July 17, 2017 for a Site Development
Plan, its Performance Standards Review Application, and an associated waiver to eliminate upright
curbing to permit construction of a 4,278 S.F. one-story warehouse/office building and associated site
improvements. This is to be an additional building within the Tudor Business Park.
• S-17-20 Bay Road Commercial at 560 and 600 Bay Road - Planning Commission granted approval of
a One-Year Extension of the Planning Commission approval granted July 19, 2017 for a Site Devel-
opment Plan and associated waiver to reduce the Arterial Street Buffer to permit construction of a
120,046 S.F. of commercial development on a 12.9366 acre+/- parcel currently named Bay Road
Commercial. The development is proposed to include two restaurants of 4,200 S.F. and 6,400 S.F., a
70,646 S.F. grocery store, a 18,000 S.F. multi-tenant building segment and a 20,800 S.F. multi-tenant
building segment.
• S-19-10 Parking Area of Dover Community Pharmacy at 1035 South Governors Avenue – Planning
Commission granted conditional approval of the Site Plan including the waivers for the elimination of
the fence component of the Opaque Barrier and the elimination of curbing. The project creates a re-
vised total of fourteen (14) total parking spaces for the site.
• S-19-11 Lion of Judah Ministry Church at 951 White Oak Road – Planning Commission granted con-
ditional approval of Site Plan to permit construction of one-story 5,000 SF place of public assembly
(church) building and associated site improvements with the waiver elimination of the fence compo-
nent of the Opaque Barrier and the partial elimination of the upright curbing.
• S-19-03 Retail Center at 747 N. DuPont Highway: Master Plan REVISED – Planning Commission
granted conditional approval of the Retail Center at 747 N. DuPont Highway: Master Plan REVISED
inclusive of the Staff recommendations for the approval of the architecture of Building A, the land-
scaping change for Building A to evergreen trees and the additional future cross access locations Up-
date on a Revised Site Development Master Plan to permit phased construction of a retail center now
known as DuPont Plaza. The center is to consist of four buildings totaling 52,196 SF and is to be con-
structed in three phases. The buildings proposed include three multi-tenant structures of 12,036 SF
(Bldg. A, Phase 1), 9,775 SF (Bldg. C, Phase 2) and 19,200 SF (Bldg. D, Phase 3) as well as a free-
standing restaurant of 11,185 SF (Bldg. B, Phase 1).
• S-19-13 Office Building at 223 and 225 West Division Street —Planning Commission granted condi-
tional approval of Site Plan for construction an Office Building inclusive of the two waiver requests
of the elimination of upright curbing and the consideration of the Tree Mitigation Plan to construct a
three-story 7,671 SF office building together with associated site improvements. The subject proper-
ties to be combined total 5,120 feet and are located north side of West Division Street east of North
New Street.
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• C-19-03 Lands of TDM, LLC: Student Home at 230 North Governors Avenue —Planning Commis-
sion granted conditional approval of a Conditional Use Application to permit the conversion of an ex-
isting one-family residential dwelling into a Student Home for four (4) persons at 230 North Governors
Avenue. The subject property consists of 3,458 SF and is located on the west side of North Governors
Avenue, south of Mary Street.
• C-19-04 Assemblée Chretienne International Ministry at 1209 Walker Road —Planning Commission
granted conditional approval of a Conditional Use to permit a place of worship to be established in an
existing 1,556 SF vacant building to the rear of 1203-1209 Walker Road. The portion of the property to
be leased to the place of worship consists 1.9 acres and is in the northwest corner of the parcel. Parking
is to be provided in an existing paved area in front of the building. The front of the parcel and the main
building on the property is occupied by Dover Place, a senior assisted living facility.
• C-19-05 Luther Village Parking Lot Expansion at Babb Drive Planning Commission granted condi-
tional approval of a Conditional Use Site Plan to permit the construction of an additional 10,609 +/- SF
of paved parking area providing thirty-four (34) parking spaces for a total of ninety-nine (99) parking
spaces in the Luther Village Phase III area. The project is part of the Luther Village Planned Neigh-
borhood Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option is to consist of 524 apartment units in a total of nine
phases; it was previously established by applications C-02-02 and C-13-03. Luther Village Phases 1, 2,
and 3 have been constructed (Applications S-03-07, S-7-10, and C-13-03).
• C-19-06 Calvary Baptist Church of Dover at 2285 Forrest Avenue—- Planning Commission moved to
grant approval to permit the construction of a 40,026 +/- SF place of worship and associated site im-
provements to include all three waiver requests at 2285 Forrest Avenue. The subject property is 75.51
acres +/- and is located on the south side Forrest Avenue west of Dover High Drive.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment met on July 17, 2019. The next Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for
August 21, 2019. The following application was considered:
• Applicant #V-19-06—Property at 623 Fulton Street— The Board moved to extend the previously
approved 2015 variance for one more year from its current expiration date, so the extension would be
to March 31, 2021. The variance allows for a gravel parking lot.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission did not meet on July 18, 2019. The next Historic District Commission
meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2019.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY18 Projects
• The FY19 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan has been approved by
HUD.
• Consultants for the Analysis of Impediments for the State of Delaware have completed
the Draft Fair Housing Plan and is currently under review by the Fair Housing Consorti-
um.
• Contracts for FY19 CDBG projects are scheduled to be signed late August and the
following projects will be underway.
Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers
who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter.
DIMH & Central Delaware Housing Collaborative
CDBG funds will be used to renovate an existing building that will service homeless
women and children.
Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Programs
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner-occupied housing in the City that
is in violation of the City’s Housing Code and complete emergency home repairs to elimi-
nate housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of low-income homeowners.
July 2019 (FY20) TOTAL FOR FY20
New Home Permits Issued 0 0
Value of Commercial Projects $2,438,090.00 $2,438,090.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees $502.00 $502.00
Waived)
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Code Enforcement Activity—July 2019
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD (July current month YTD
2019 to
June 2020)
No valid Rental Permit 6 6 100% 98%
No valid Building Permit 6 6 66% 66%
Tall grass and weeds 65 65 77% 77%
Unregistered vehicle 2 2 100% 100%
Abandoned vehicle 4 4 25% 25%
Annual Housing Inspection 40 40 77% 77%
Property Maintenance – 45 45 33% 33%
Exterior
Electric Termination 1 1 100% 100%
Dover Code of Ordinances 57 57 24% 24%
Zoning 3 3 67% 67%
Total Cases Opened 229 229
Total # of Inspections For 297
Month
Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
938 Shank Road—Condemned as unfit for human occupancy in October of 2018. Coun-
cil approved Staff’s recommendation of demolition and bids are being sought for the dem-
olition of the dwelling and the asbestos abatement has begun.
33 S. Queen Street—The dwelling has been demolished.
210 W. Division Street—Council ordered the owner to demolish
the building by August 1, 2019.
316 W. Division Street—Council ordered the owner to demolish
the building by August 1, 2019.
320 W. Division Street –Council ordered the owner to make all
necessary repairs to the dwelling and bring it into code compliance
by August 15, 2019.
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
July 2018—
July 2019–
Current June 2020 July 2018 June 2019
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued JULY (2019) JULY (2018)
FY 20 FYTD 20 FY19 FYTD 19
Administrative Permit
0 0 3 3
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 31 31 34 34
Building Permits
13 13 22 22
Demolition Permits
5 5 4 4
Fence Permits 12 12 12 12
Fire Prevention Permits 12 12 6 6
Mechanical Permits
33 33 32 32
Plumbing Permits
22 22 30 30
Sign Permits 15 15 17 17
Swimming Pool Permits
1 1 2 2
Subtotal 144 162
Business Licenses 1289 1289 1165 1165
Merchant Licenses
199 199 176 176
Contractor Licenses
640 640 562 562
Subtotal 3919 3973
Lodging House Licenses
1 1 0 0
Public Occupancy
11 11 7 7
Rental Dwelling 22 22 20 20
Subtotal 34 27
Manufactured Homes
115 115 130 130
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections JULY (2019) JULY (2018)
FY 20 FYTD 20 FY19 FYTD 19
Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings)
339 339 282 282
Plumbing/Mechanical
252 252 205 205
Certificate of Occupancy 23 23 14 14
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated three (3)
incidents during the month of July to include a
large fire loss at 234 Frear Dr.
Staff was onsite during two Firework displays to
ensure that the citizens and visitors had a safe
environment. Thank you to the Code Enforce-
ment staff who assisted during the one event.
Staff has spent a large amount of time at the new
DSU dormitory which is coming close to com-
pletion.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 15 15 10
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 42 42 37
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 31 31 48
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 8 8 13
Meetings & Walk Through 21 21 12
Fire Plan Review & DAC 13 13 8
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental N/A N/A 1 totaling $500
Undetermined 3 totaling $131,000 3 totaling $131,000 N/A
Incendiary N/A N/A N/A
Arrest Made with DPD 0 0 0
Investigation Time 8 hours 8 hours 2 hours
Injuries 0 0 0
Deaths 0 0 0
I Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
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Finance Department &
Procurement and Inventory
MONTHLY REPORT
July2019
PLEASE NOTE - THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP UNE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING FUNDS.
IF YOU WOULD UKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
JULY 2019
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY19 YTD FY20 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 637 676
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 19,646,044 $ 25,274,686
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 2 5
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 796 1,997
Number of Pension Checks Issued 257 512
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 459,597 $ 925,934
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 477 570
Number of EFT Vouchers
L __
Vouchers _
Dollar __Disbursed
Amount _______t_____________JII
$
211
7,712,387 $
L _ _ _ __
227
7,641,067
FY19 YTD Wages FY20 YTD Wages
$8,589
$19,522 $17,898
$41,585 $58,099 $17,208
$55,612 $95,578
$106,131
$45,131
$445,763
$148,413
$411,466
$157,546
$1,276,144
$3,435,065
..Regular
Regular
All over time .All over time
Vacation
Vacation
Sick ..
Sick
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Personal
Other
• Comp Time
.
Personal
Other . Comp Time
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City of Dover
General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2019)
Revenues
Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes $ 16,121,700 $ 14,575,533 90%
Program Revenues 10,570,600 1,370,849 13%
Utility Transfers 11,000,000 916,670 8%
Grants 688,500 - 0%
Interfund Services 5,749,900 727,190 13%
All Other 1 933,000 25,104 3%
$ 45,063,700 $ 17,615,346 39%
Expenditures
Budget Actual %
2 $ 28,694,900 $ 2,268,326 8%
Program Expenditures
Interfund Services 10,312,700 1,352,440 13%
Debt Service 500,000 38,746 8%
Post Retirement Benefits 1,894,900 157,910 8%
Pension Fund Contributions 964,600 195,000 20%
Capital Project Transfers 3,261,600 815,400 25%
All Other 3 1,235,000 76,772 6%
$ 46,863,700 $ 4,904,594 10%
1
Includes Franchise Fees, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent,
Return Check Fees, Fund Interest Income, and Investment Manager Cost
2
Includes Stormwater Account
3
Includes Misc. Grant Exp., Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights Expense, DDP
Contribution, Transfer to Electric I&E, and Bond Issue Costs
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General Fund Revenues
$18,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
- - •-
$2,000,000
$-
Property & Transfer
Taxes
•
Program Revenues •
Utility Transfers Grants Interfund Services All Other 1
• Budget • Actual
General Fund Expenditures
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
-- --- -
$5,000,000
$- L
• Budget • Actual
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Water Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2019)
Revenues
Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 5,530,800 $ 526,238 10%
Impact Fees 570,000 54,024 9%
Rents 410,200 3,927 1%
Miscellaneous 1 33,000 6,102 18%
$ 6,544,000 $ 590,291 9%
Expenditures
Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,090,700 $ 194,891 6%
Interfund Services 1,052,700 126,110 12%
Debt Service 760,000 29,584 4%
Post Retirement Benefits 113,200 9,330 8%
Capital Project Transfers 1,500,000 375,000 25%
Electric I&E Transfer 149,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 500,000 41,670 8%
All Other 2 14,000 2,918 21%
$ 7,179,600 $ 779,503 11%
1
Includes Interest Earnings and Miscellaneous Income
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees
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Water Revenues
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$- 1111_ -
Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous 1
• Budget • Actual
Water Expenses
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Program Interfund Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project
• L -
Electric I&E General Fund All Other 2
Expenses Services Benefits Transfers Transfer Transfer
• Budget • Actual
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Wastewater Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2019)
Revenues
Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 8,763,600 $ 766,746 9%
Impact Fees 480,000 45,094 9%
Miscellaneous 1 33,200 1,623 5%
$ 9,276,800 $ 813,463 9%
Expenditures
Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 1,349,000 $ 92,233 7%
Kent County Treatment Fee 5,101,900 425,158 8%
Interfund Services 759,800 104,513 14%
Debt Service 672,500 12,625 2%
Post Retirement Benefits 113,100 9,530 8%
Capital Project Transfers 900,000 225,000 25%
Electric I&E Transfer 149,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 500,000 41,670 8%
All Other 2 29,000 580 2%
$ 9,574,300 $ 911,309 10%
1
Includes Interest Earnings, Miscellaneous Income, and Wastewater Penalties
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees and Bond Issuance Cost
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Wastewater Revenues
$10,000,000
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Miscellaneous 1
• Budget • Actual
Wastewater Expenses
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
L
Program
Expenses
Kent County
Treatment Fee
LI_L_L_
Interfund
Services
Debt Service Post
Retirement
Capital Project Electric I&E
Transfers Transfer
General Fund
Transfer
All Other 2
Benefits
• Budget • Actual
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Electric Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2019)
Revenues
Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 84,008,400 $ 7,787,903 9%
Distribution of Earnings (2,873,800) (268,549) 9%
All Other 1 960,400 91,129 9%
$ 82,095,000 $ 7,610,483 9%
Expenditures
Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 47,785,900 $ 3,096,541 6%
Electric Operating Div. Exp. 7,046,200 465,737 7%
Interfund Services 3,912,900 496,567 13%
Debt Service 1,379,500 116,517 8%
Post Retirement Benefits 721,400 60,120 8%
Capital Project Transfers 6,816,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 10,000,000 833,330 8%
Depreciation Reserve 5,000,000 - 0%
All Other 2 2,053,500 280,503 14%
$ 84,715,400 $ 5,349,315 6%
1
Includes Rental Revenue, Miscellaneous Service Revenue, Interest Income, Penalties,
General Service Billing Received from Uncollectible, and Green Energy Charge
2
Includes Utility Tax, Interest on Deposits, Green Energy, A/R Write-offs, and
Bank & CC Fees
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Rev. Budget Actual
Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 753,669 70,638
Sales per MWh $105.90 $104.79
Purchased/Generated MWh 785,072- 83,584-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $60.87 $37.05
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Electric Fund - Revenues
Millions
$(10) $- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90
Budget
Actual 1111
• Customer Sales • Distribution of Earnings • All Other 1
Electric Fund - Expenditures
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$- Electric Post
Power Supply Interfund Capital Project General Fund Depreciation
Operating Div. Debt Service Retirement All Other 2
& Generation Services Transfers Transfer Reserve
Exp. Benefits
• Budget $47,785,900 7,046,200 3,912,900 1,379,500 721,400 6,816,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 2,053,500
• Actual $3,096,541 465,737 496,567 116,517 60,120 - 833,330 - 280,503
• Budget • Actual
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City of Dover
Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2019)
Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 432,600 $ 31,433 7%
Council 157,700 23,432 15% Mayor
I
Tax Assessor 398,200 17,231 4% Human Resources
Fire 763,700 120,291 16% Customer Services
Grounds 1,269,500 81,853 6% Fleet Maintenance
Library 1,779,800 126,019 7%
Procurement & Inventory
Recreation 1,156,600 103,203 9%
Engineering
Life Safety 381,500 15,844 4%
Code Enforcement 680,200 35,990 5% Facilities Management
Planning 570,400 45,514 8% Pub. Services Administration
Public Inspections 644,700 45,429 7% Finance
Police 17,183,900 1,329,266 8% Information Technology
Police Extra Duty 665,100 157,119 24%
City Manager
Streets 810,600 41,666 5%
Stormwater
Sanitation 2,432,400 197,994 8%
Stormwater 859,000 19,604 2% Sanitation '
City Manager 1,007,900 50,866 5% Streets
Information Technology 747,000 172,309 23% Police Extra Duty
I I
Finance 935,800 88,089 9% Police
Pub. Services Administration 802,300 56,614 7% I
Public Inspections
Facilities Management 655,700 50,718 8%
Planning
Engineering 368,800 13,156 4%
Procurement & Inventory 684,400 50,739 7% Code Enforcement
Fleet Maintenance 1,051,200 70,885 7% Life Safety
Customer Services 1,067,500 90,028 8% Recreation
Human Resources 524,200 26,651 5% Library
Mayor 226,900 17,726 8%
Grounds
$ 38,257,600 $ 3,079,669 8%
Fire
I
Tax Assessor
Council
City Clerk
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
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City of Dover
Utilities Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2019)
Water Divison Expenses
Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 371,400 $ 5,560 1%
Water Department 638,400 54,837 9%
Water Treatment Plant 2,080,900 134,494 6%
$ 3,090,700 $ 194,891
Wastewater Divison Expenses
Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 195,100 $ 12,092 6%
Wastewater Department 1,153,900 80,141 7%
$ 1,349,000 $ 92,233
Electric Division Expenses
Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 3,802,800 $ 266,853 7%
Electrical Engineering 1,372,900 76,909 6%
Administration 615,500 32,214 5%
Meter Reading 401,900 38,223 10%
Systems Operations 853,100 51,538 6%
$ 7,046,200 $ 465,737
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Water Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%
Wastewater Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%
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City of Dover
Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (July 2019)
General Fund Budget Actual %
Fire $ 281,100 $ 6,473 2%
Recreation 476,000 - 0%
Life Safety 48,900 - 0%
Code Enforcement 37,200 - 0%
Inspections 18,600 - 0%
Police 753,900 - 0%
Streets 1,266,500 - 0%
Sanitation 287,200 - 0%
Grounds 128,400 - 0%
Stormwater 365,000 - 0%
Information Technology 45,600 - 0%
Facilities Management 784,000 - 0%
Purchasing 390,000 - 0%
Fleet Maintenance 21,600 - 0%
General Fund Capital Projects $ 4,904,000 $ 6,473 0%
Water Fund
Water $ 960,400 $ - 0%
Water Treatment Plant 559,700 - 0%
Water Fund Capital Projects $ 1,520,100 $ - 0%
Wastewater Fund
Wastewater 2,302,600 75,296 3%
Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 2,302,600 $ 75,296 3%
Electric Fund
Electric Generation $ 115,000 $ - 0%
Transmission/Distribution 1,255,000 107,753 9%
Electrical Engineering 3,293,000 51,840 2%
Electric Administration 1,643,200 - 0%
ERP System 488,000 7,218 1%
Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 6,816,000 $ 166,811 2%
Total Capital Projects $ 15,542,700 $ 248,580 2%
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Capital Outlay - All Divisions
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$- II II I I I I
• Series1 • Series5
Capital Outlay - By Fund
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
• General Fund Capital Projects
Budget
• Water Fund Capital Projects • Wastewater Fund
Actual -
• Electric Fund Capital Projects
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July 2019 Procurement & Inventory Report
Measure FY 2020 FY 2019 DIFFERENCE
Issue Effectiveness – How often the
FY 2020 (To date) FY 2019 (Total)
warehouse has what the departments
[420/(420+12)]*100 [4,323/(4,323+160)]*100 +0.79%
need when it’s needed.
97.22% 96.43 %
[issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100
Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the
material stocked is the material being 0.82 Turnovers per 0.89 Turnovers per -0.07 Turnovers
used. (2018-2019 Goal 1 per year) year year per year
WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS
BID REQUESTING
COMMODITY TERM STATUS as of August 6, 2019
NUMBER DEPARTMENT
Collection Services for Forwarded to Admin Services on
19-0023CM Three Year City Manager
the City of Dover 7/10/2019
FY19 Street and Alley Forwarded to Public Works on
19-0024PW One Time Public Works
Program 7/9/2019
Demolition of 33 South Forwarded to Inspections on
19-0026PI One Time Inspections
Queen Street 07/01/2019
Columbia Avenue Water Bid opening Scheduled for 09/03/2019
20-0001PW One Time Public Works
Main Replacement @ 2:00 pm
FUEL USE FY 2020 TO DATE FY 2019 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YRS)
Unleaded: 12,763 gallons 11,601 gallons Electric: $ 546,270.74 281 Line Items
Diesel: 6,831 gallons 5,773 gallons Water: $ 19,163.53 39 Line Items
Dollars Spent: $39,360.91 $38,743.39 General: $ 35,822.22 114 Line Items
Total: $ 601,256.49 434 Line Items
Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund
FY 2020 TO DATE FY 2019 TO DATE FY 2020 TO DATE FY 2019 TO DATE
Electric: $72,300.69 $26,084.52 Electric: $86,809.75 $41,661.47
Water: $2,322.04 $13,733.65 Water: $15,753.35 $18,486.05
Wastewater: $74.80 N/A Wastewater: $110.60 N/A
General: $12,237.17 $24,753.39 General: $11,938.12 $7,729.29
Total: $86,934.70 $64,571.56 *Total: $114,611.82 $67,876.81
Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services
FY2020 FY2019 FY 2020 TO DATE FY2019 TO DATE
Total Dollar Value: $1,907,753.53 $2,091,070.28 $14,752.45 $14,376.79
Total Line Items: 1,217 1,292
* Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER).
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JULY 2019
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Date Range: From 07/01/2019 to 07/31/2019
Incident Run Log Fixed Property:
Dover Fire Department Company: All Companies
Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
07/01/2019 30046 2019-000667 11:35 107 MONT BLANC BLVD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
07/02/2019 30046 2019-000668 21:59 64 VILLAGE DR Good intent call, other 0.4
07/02/2019 30046 2019-000669 22:30 698 BAY RD Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.4
07/03/2019 30046 2019-000670 09:23 SR1 & US 113 /SR 10 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.5
07/03/2019 30046 2019-000671 09:30 10 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
07/03/2019 30046 2019-000672 15:16 992 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
07/03/2019 30046 2019-000673 23:03 212 N NEW ST Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn 0.6
07/04/2019 30046 2019-000674 02:46 1030 S GOVERNORS AVE Good intent call, other 0.3
07/04/2019 30046 2019-000675 06:25 WHITEOAK RD OVERPASS & SR1 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.8
07/04/2019 30046 2019-000676 19:53 401 FEDERAL ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.4
07/04/2019 30046 2019-000677 21:43 411 LEGISLATIVE AVE Fireworks explosion (no fire) 0.2
07/05/2019 30046 2019-000678 11:08 10 WIMBLEDON DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
07/05/2019 30046 2019-000679 13:27 1080 SILVER LAKE BLVD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
07/05/2019 30046 2019-000680 16:31 400 HASLET ST No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.3
07/05/2019 30046 2019-000681 17:16 750 HOLLY DR Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke, other 0.5
07/05/2019 30046 2019-000682 20:52 FORREST AVE Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.9
07/06/2019 30046 2019-000683 22:40 430 COLLEGE RD 200 False alarm or false call, other 0.3
07/07/2019 30046 2019-000684 09:58 24 S BRADFORD ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.1
07/07/2019 30046 2019-000685 14:14 911 KENTON RD System malfunction, other 0.3
07/07/2019 30046 2019-000686 18:50 327 TOPAZ CIR Public service assistance, other 0.4
07/08/2019 30046 2019-000687 15:15 TAYLOR DR Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.3
07/08/2019 30046 2019-000688 19:24 303 TRANSPORTATION CIRCLE EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0.7
07/08/2019 30046 2019-000689 21:35 194 COMMERCE WAY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
07/09/2019 30046 2019-000690 08:58 124 TEAK CT. Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
07/09/2019 30046 2019-000691 12:58 12 KINGS HWY Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
07/09/2019 30046 2019-000692 13:56 1180 WALKER RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
07/09/2019 30046 2019-000693 16:52 800 S GOVERNORS AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
07/10/2019 30046 2019-000694 13:59 1110 FORREST AVE No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.3
07/10/2019 30046 2019-000695 16:38 348 N DUPONT HWY Passenger vehicle fire 0.5
07/11/2019 30046 2019-000696 08:51 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
07/11/2019 30046 2019-000697 09:51 1380 S STATE ST Hazardous condition, other 0.3
07/11/2019 30046 2019-000698 12:02 26 S GOVERNORS AVE System malfunction, other 0.2
07/11/2019 30046 2019-000699 19:08 217 ROSE VALLEY SCHOOL RD Smoke scare, odor of smoke 1.0
07/11/2019 30046 2019-000700 20:04 1300 S FARMVIEW DR A Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
07/11/2019 30046 2019-000701 22:43 970 N STATE ST Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
07/12/2019 30046 2019-000702 22:04 230 E SHELDRAKE CIRCLE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
07/13/2019 30046 2019-000703 09:21 119 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
07/13/2019 30046 2019-000704 21:00 23 RIVER CHASE DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
07/13/2019 30046 2019-000705 21:24 43 BENNINGTON ST Good intent call, other 0.2
07/14/2019 30046 2019-000706 12:59 591 S DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
07/14/2019 30046 2019-000707 17:28 234 FREAR DR Building fire 1.9
07/14/2019 30046 2019-000708 23:35 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
07/15/2019 30046 2019-000709 11:24 8 W LOOCKERMAN ST Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.2
07/16/2019 30046 2019-000710 06:30 2720 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3
07/16/2019 30046 2019-000711 07:40 3800 BAY RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
07/16/2019 30046 2019-000712 09:21 1570 N DUPONT HWY Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
07/17/2019 30046 2019-000713 09:37 225 CECIL ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
07/17/2019 30046 2019-000714 14:16 561 N DUPONT HWY Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
07/17/2019 30046 2019-000715 19:11 765 BACON AVE Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1.1
07/17/2019 30046 2019-000716 19:41 2475 KENTON RD Power line down 1.3
07/17/2019 30046 2019-000717 20:02 970 N STATE ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
07/17/2019 30046 2019-000718 20:20 S STATE ST Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.4
07/17/2019 30046 2019-000719 21:09 117 WYOMING AVE Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.3
07/17/2019 30046 2019-000720 23:48 1525 MCKEE RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
07/18/2019 30046 2019-000721 06:14 1225 N DUPONT HWY Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.6
07/18/2019 30046 2019-000722 14:53 930 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
07/18/2019 30046 2019-000723 19:39 10 FAIRWAY LAKES DR I Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
07/18/2019 30046 2019-000724 23:11 1045 N DUPONT HWY 0.3
07/19/2019 30046 2019-000725 02:38 N DUPONT HWY & LEIPSIC RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
Date: 08/30/2019 Page: 1 Time:09:05
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
07/19/2019 30046 2019-000726 05:16 911 MCDOWELL DR Hazardous condition, other 1.1
07/19/2019 30046 2019-000727 05:24 923 MCDOWELL DR Hazardous condition, other 0.7
07/19/2019 30046 2019-000728 05:40 922 MCDOWELL DR Hazardous condition, other 0.1
07/19/2019 30046 2019-000729 05:44 907 MCDOWELL DR Hazardous condition, other 0.1
07/19/2019 30046 2019-000730 09:39 303 TRANSPORTATION CIRCLE Good intent call, other 0.4
07/19/2019 30046 2019-000731 12:08 1260 COLLEGE RD System malfunction, other 0.4
07/19/2019 30046 2019-000732 13:59 1027 S BRADFORD ST Good intent call, other 0.2
07/19/2019 30046 2019-000733 17:47 430 COLLEGE RD 700 False alarm or false call, other 0.5
07/20/2019 30046 2019-000734 10:40 290 S DUPONT HWY Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.2
07/20/2019 30046 2019-000735 13:31 148 JOHN HUNN BROWN RD Public service assistance, other 0.5
07/20/2019 30046 2019-000736 17:23 1231 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.3
07/20/2019 30046 2019-000737 22:23 6 CHATHAM CT Overheated motor 0.4
07/21/2019 30046 2019-000738 01:08 SR1 SR1 AND SCARBOROUGH RD EXIT Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.4
07/21/2019 30046 2019-000739 08:06 195 COMMERCE WAY Building fire 2.5
07/21/2019 30046 2019-000740 10:24 105 S GOVERNORS BLVD Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.2
07/22/2019 30046 2019-000741 00:18 132 TRAFALGAR DR False alarm or false call, other 0.3
07/22/2019 30046 2019-000742 03:08 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.5
07/22/2019 30046 2019-000743 14:53 26 S GOVERNORS AVE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.2
07/22/2019 30046 2019-000744 16:51 530 SCHOONER WAY Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
07/22/2019 30046 2019-000745 17:09 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG F Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
07/22/2019 30046 2019-000746 17:27 591 S DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.4
07/22/2019 30046 2019-000747 20:35 51 WEBBS LN C 0.9
07/23/2019 30046 2019-000748 07:25 1200 N DUPONT HWY Hazardous condition, other 0.9
07/23/2019 30046 2019-000749 08:22 1300 S FARMVIEW DR C False alarm or false call, other 0.3
07/24/2019 30046 2019-000750 10:04 640 INDEPENDENCE BLVD Good intent call, other 0.4
07/24/2019 30046 2019-000751 23:02 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
07/25/2019 30046 2019-000752 01:28 SR1 SR1 AND SCARBOROUGH RD EXIT Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.6
07/25/2019 30046 2019-000753 10:22 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 2 False alarm or false call, other 0.5
07/25/2019 30046 2019-000754 17:53 885 S GOVERNORS AVE False alarm or false call, other 0.9
07/25/2019 30046 2019-000755 23:25 418 KENT AVE False alarm or false call, other 0.6
07/26/2019 30046 2019-000756 13:25 515 N DUPONT HWY Passenger vehicle fire 0.6
07/26/2019 30046 2019-000757 17:17 CHESTNUT GROVE RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.8
07/26/2019 30046 2019-000758 19:40 1568 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
07/26/2019 30046 2019-000759 20:22 160 HIGHVIEW AVE Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.5
07/26/2019 30046 2019-000760 20:56 400 COURT ST Good intent call, other 0.3
07/27/2019 30046 2019-000761 17:32 PUNCHEON RUN Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.4
07/27/2019 30046 2019-000762 17:57 400 N DUPONT HWY G Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.4
07/27/2019 30046 2019-000763 20:34 5 RODRIC DR Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.4
07/28/2019 30046 2019-000764 12:12 1200 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
07/28/2019 30046 2019-000765 15:24 516 ANN MOORE ST Grass fire 0.3
07/28/2019 30046 2019-000766 16:23 640 S STATE ST Good intent call, other 0.5
07/28/2019 30046 2019-000767 16:26 441 WORCHESTER DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.6
07/28/2019 30046 2019-000768 22:41 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
07/29/2019 30046 2019-000769 03:55 35 MORIARTY ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
07/29/2019 30046 2019-000770 14:13 1390 N DUPONT HWY No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.3
07/29/2019 30046 2019-000771 17:03 1045 N DUPONT HWY Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
07/30/2019 30046 2019-000772 07:41 SR1 SR1 AND 13/PUNCHEON RUN/DEL EXIT Natural vegetation fire, other 0.7
07/30/2019 30046 2019-000773 16:51 255 WEBBS LN D Extrication, rescue, other 0.4
07/30/2019 30046 2019-000774 17:23 20 E DIVISION ST False alarm or false call, other 0.4
07/31/2019 30046 2019-000775 12:03 800 BAY RD 0.5
07/31/2019 30046 2019-000776 18:06 425 BARRISTER PL Forest, woods or wildland fire 0.6
Total Number of Incidents: 110
Total Length of Incidents: 50.5 Hours
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12:01 PM Robbins Hose Company # 1, Inc.
08/03/19 Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
Accrual Basis July 2019
Jul19 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
City Quarterly Deposit 0.00 331 ,500.00 -331 ,500.00 0.0%
Total Income 0,00 331 ,500.00 -331,500.00 0.0%
Expense
Personnel & Office Expenses
201 · Contract Employee 3,013.08 37,000.00 -33 ,986.92 8.1%
203 · Office Supplies 102.70 1,000.00 -897.30 10.3%
204 · Training & Travel Expenses 1,450.00 12,000 .00 -10 ,550 00 12.1%
Total Personnel & Office Expenses 4,565.78 50,000.00 -45,434.22 9.1%
Repairs & Maintenance
101 · Equipment Repairs 6,063.66 135,000 .00 -128,936.34 4.5%
102 · Fuel 2,214.00 13,500.00 -11 ,286.00 16.4%
103 · Medical Supplies 0.00 1,000.00 -1 ,000.00 0.0%
104 · Other Equipment Repairs 0.00 1,500.00 -1 ,500.00 0.0%
105 · Radio Repairs 0.00 1,000.00 -1 ,000.00 0.0%
106 · Program Expenses 0.00 35,000.00 -35,000.00 0.0%
107 · Small Tools 0.00 2,000.00 -2,000.00 0.0%
Total Repairs & Maintenance 8,277 .66 189,000.00 -180 ,722.34 44 %
Uniforms
301 · Safety & Security Material 0.00 500.00 -500 .00 0.0%
302 · Firefighting Gear 0.00 29,000.00 -29,000 .00 0.0%
303 · Officer Uniforms & Misc. Eq ... 0.00 2,000.00 -2,000.00 0.0%
304 · Dispatchers Uniforms 0.00 1,500.00 -1,500.00 0.0%
Total Uniforms 0.00 33,000.00 -33 ,000.00 0.0%
Utilities
401 · Building Maintenance Supp ... 0 00 500.00 -500.00 0.0%
402 · Electric 3,490.16 37,500.00 -34 ,009.84 9.3%
403 · Natural Gas 153.10 12,000 .00 -11 ,846.90 1.3%
404 · Telephone 586.80 7,500.00 -6 ,913.20 7.8%
405 · Water/Sewer 120.42 2,000 .00 -1,879.58 6.0%
Total Utilities 4,350.48 59,500.00 -55, 149.52 7.3%
Total Expense 17,193.92 331,500.00 -314,306.08 5.2%
Net Ordinary Income -17,193.92 0.00 -17 ,193.92 100.0%
Net Income -17, 193.92 0.00 -17,193.92 100.0%
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12:10 PM Robbins Hose Company# 1, Inc.
08/03/19 Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
Accrual Basis July 2019
Jul19 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Attorney Fees 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.0%
Building Maintenance 5,581.49 70,000.00 -64,418.51 8.0%
Chief Misc. 0.00 2,500.00 -2,500.00 0.0%
Computer 6 ,666.84 26,000.00 -19,333.16 25.6%
Dues & Conferences 3,500.00 6,000.00 -2,500.00 58.3%
Fire Prevention 0.00 1,700.00 -1,700.00 0.0%
Fire Rehab 0.00 2,000.00 -2,000.00 0.0%
Fire Training 0.00 28,117.00 -28, 117.00 0.0%
Fund Drive Expenses 0.00 15,000.00 -15,000.00 0.0%
Historical
Ladder3 0.00 8,000.00 -8,000.00 0.0%
Historical - Other 504.07 1,000.00 -495.93 50.4%
Total Historical 504 .07 9,000.00 -8,495.93 5.6%
Insurance 3,981.00 50,000.00 -46,019.00 8.0%
Merchandising -150.00
Mortgage Payment- Statio ... 20,635.70 260,000.00 -239,364.30 7.9%
New Truck Expenses 67.45
Office Supplies 55.30 2,000.00 -1,944.70 2.8%
Pagers 0.00 3,000.00 -3,000.00 0.0%
Pending Projects 0.00 16,000.00 -16,000.00 0.0%
Pension 0.00 57,000.00 -57,000.00 0.0%
Personnel 384.00 2,500.00 -2, 116.00 15.4%
Pre Planning 0.00 1,500.00 -1,500.00 0.0%
President Misc. 0.00 2,500.00 -2,500.00 0.0%
Public Relations 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.0%
Refreshments 216.97 5,000.00 -4,783.03 4.3%
Special Affairs 0.00 23,000.00 -23,000.00 0.0%
Special Events -4,365.57
Sunshine 41.49 1,000.00 -958.51 4.1%
Treasurer 0.00 12,000.00 -12,000.00 0.0%
Turnout Gear 0.00 32,500.00 -32,500.00 0.0%
Uniforms 373.70 3,000.00 -2,626.30 12.5%
Weight Room 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.0%
Total Expense 37,492.44 634,317.00 -596,824.56 5.9%
Net Ordinary Income -37,492.44 -634,317.00 596,824.56 5.9%
Net Income -37,492.44 -634,317.00 596,824.56 5.9%
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Timothy Stump 400 South Queen Street
Acting Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
September 9, 2019
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Member of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of July
2019:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through July 31, 2019 numbered 24,204 this is a decrease of 1,329
complaints over the same period last year.
26,000 25,709 25,533
24,668
24,204
24,000
21,896
22,000
20,000
18,000
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
15
10
10 7
---
4 5 5
5 3 2
0
•-Burglary
0
Robbery
0 1
Rape
1 0 0
Homicide
0
I I
Sudden Death
0
• Cases Reported in July • Cases Cleared In July • Cases Cleared from Previous Months
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DRUGS, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME (DVOC) AND STREET CRIMES SECTION SEIZURES
Along with the drug seizures below, the units also recovered $137.00 USD and 0.00 grams/doses of
miscellaneous other drugs during the month of July.
30.00 21.37
20.00 15.57
10.00
0.00
•
Marijuana Cocaine
0 0
Ecstasy (Doses) Prescription Pills
(Doses)
0.408
Heroin
• GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
6 5
5
4 3
2
•-• I
3
2 1
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU
• HANDGUN • RIFLE • SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING
COMMUNITY POLICING CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 1
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0 CADETS CONTACTS
ASSIST OTHER 65 PARKING 24
WARRANTS ON FILE 0 SMOKING 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 0 OPEN CONTAINER 35
PARKING DCO’S 11 LOUD NOISE 0
LOUD MUSIC 0 OTHER DCO’s 9
MISCELLANEOUS DCO’S 0 PROPERTY CHECKS 30
PARKING COMPLAINTS 2 BUSINESS CONTACTS 99
PEDDLER 0 LIBRARY CHECKS 111
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 135 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 49
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 0 SPECIAL EVENTS 6
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 0 TOTAL CONTACTS 363
0BIKE PATROL 0
PROPERTY CHECKS 65
WARNINGS 1
TOTAL CONTACTS 280
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STREET CRIMES
STREET CRIMES
ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI'S 0
ASSIST OTHER 7
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 46
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 14
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 4
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 0
CURFEW CHECKS 45
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS 18
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 76
WARNINGS 15
FUGITIVES 16
DCO'S 4
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 245
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 5,601 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is an increase of 195
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
12,000
9,775
10,000
8,000 7,540 7,205
5,406 5,601
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through July 31, 2019, the Dover Police investigated 1,115 traffic crashes, an increase of 109 crashes
investigated during the same period last year.
1,150 1,115
1,100 1,067
1,039
1,050
1,003 1,006
1,000
950
900
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
911 Center
During the month of July, the Dover Police Department handled 8,065 calls, an increase of 150 calls
received during the same period last year.
12,000
10,690
10,000 9,644
9,114
7,915 8,065
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
• 2015 •2016
• 2017
•2018
•2019
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CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through July 31, 2019, we issued 2,875 city ordinance summons, a decrease of 3 summonses for the same
period last year.
5,000 4,066
4,000 3,573 3,423
2,878 2,875
11 11 I• I• I.
3,000 2,134 2,040 1,764
2,000 1,393
1,066
1,000
0
: I
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
ISSUED 3,573 4,066 3,423 2,878 2,875
PAID 2,134 2,040 1,764 1,393 1,066
SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/JULY
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 0
TIER 2 17 1,581 39 2
TIER 3 15 1,392 35 0
ACTIVE SEX OFFENDERS THAT RESIDE IN THE CITY OF DOVER (please note, Tier 1
offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
250
206 204
200
150
97 97
100
50
0
JUNE JULY
• TIER 2 206 204
• TIER 3 97 97
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(Please note, Tier 1 offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents)
Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and
activities in the City of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tim Stump
Acting Chief of Police
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FINAL READING
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-18
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
2 COUNCIL MET:
3 That Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 1 - Generally,
4 Section 2-201 - Compensation and Expenses for Mayor, Council, and Other Elected or Appointed
5 Officials of the Dover Code be amended by deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
6 CHAPTER 2 - ADMINISTRATION
7 ARTICLE IV. - OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
8 DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
9 Sec. 2-201. - Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or appointed
10 officials.
11 (a) Fees established. In accordance with section 12 of the Charter, authorizing the council to
12 establish compensation and expenses for the mayor, councilmembers, and other elected or
13 appointed officials, the following fees are hereby established:
14 (1) Mayor. The mayor shall receive an annual salary of $45,000.00. In addition, the
15 mayor shall receive an expense allotment of up to $5,000.00, to be included in the
16 city's annual budget for miscellaneous expenses, to be reimbursed upon submission
17 of receipts or proper documentation. Expenses in excess of this amount shall only be
18 permitted by council approval. The mayor shall be entitled to all benefits customary
19 to an employee of the city, except pension benefits, and sick and vacation leave.
20 (2) Councilmembers generally. Each councilmember shall receive an annual salary of
21 $7,416.00, to be paid monthly. The council president shall receive an annual salary
22 of $8,652.00, to be paid monthly. Councilmembers shall receive reimbursement for
23 actual and necessary expenses incurred when on official business as prescribed by
24 ordinance or policy.
25 (3) Board of assessment appeals. Each appointed member of the board sitting to hear
26 appeals from the municipal assessment shall receive $75.00 per diem reimbursement
27 for expenses for the preparation and attendance at each meeting of the board of
28 assessment appeals.
29 (4) Nonemployee election officers. Each person not a city employee appointed to serve
30 as an election judge for any municipal election shall receive $200.00 for per diem
31 reimbursement for each election attended. Each person chosen to serve as a clerical
32 assistant for any municipal election shall receive $150.00 for per diem
33 reimbursement for each election attended.
34 (5) Employee election officers. Employees of the city appointed to serve as election
35 judges or officials for any municipal election shall receive $150.00 for per diem
36 reimbursement for expenses for each municipal election attended in addition to their
37 regular salary.
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38 (6) Appointee to council committee. Each appointed member to any city council
39 committee, not serving an elected term to any city office, shall receive $75.00 for
40 preparation and attendance at each committee meeting to which the member is
41 appointed.
42 (7) Employee on council committee. Any city employee appointed to a council
43 committee shall receive $25.00 for reimbursement for expenses per diem for each
44 meeting attended which is held after 5:00 p.m. on a scheduled workday or at any
45 time on a weekend or city-approved holiday.
46 (8) Planning commission. Each appointed member of the planning commission shall
47 receive $100.00 per diem reimbursement for expenses to be paid monthly for
48 preparation and attendance at each meeting of the planning commission.
49 (9) Board of adjustment. Each appointed member of the board of adjustment shall
50 receive $75.00 per diem reimbursement for expenses to be paid monthly for
51 preparation and attendance at each meeting of the board of adjustment.
52 (b) Compensation commission. There is hereby created a compensation commission to consider
53 compensation for the mayor, city council, and paid members of city committees and
54 commissions. The compensation commission shall consist of five members, one member
55 appointed by the mayor, one member appointed by the council president, and three members
56 appointed by city council during the annual meeting. Members shall be city residents who
57 are registered to vote in city elections. Members shall serve four-year terms and cannot be
58 reappointed within the next four years. The controller/treasurer and human resources director
59 shall serve as ex-officio, nonvoting members.
60 The compensation commission shall meet at least once a year, with a written report due to council
61 on or before the first regular council meeting in November. Prior to submitting a resolution to
62 council which proposes a change in compensation, one public hearing must be held. Upon receiving
63 the resolution of the commission, the city council may reduce or reject the commission's
64 recommendation, but it may not increase any item in the resolution. The recommendations contained
65 in the resolution, and any permitted changes to such recommendations, shall not become effective
66 unless adopted by ordinance enacted at least three months prior to the elections of the next
67 succeeding mayor and council, and shall take effect only for the next succeeding terms of office of
68 the mayor and council.
69 (Code 1981, § 2-70; Ord. of 9-14-1987; Ord. of 8-27-1990; Ord. of 11-26-1990, § 1; Ord. of 1-11-1993; Ord. of 6-27-
70 1994; Ord. of 2-24-1997(2); Ord. of 1-10-2000; Ord. of 10-9-2000; Ord. of 1-22-2001; Ord. of 6-24-2002; Ord. of 6-25-
71 2007; Ord. No. 2009-16, 7-27-2009; Ord. No. 2009-23, 10-26-2009; Ord. No. 2009-17, 11-9-2009; Ord. No. 2017-09
72 , 8-14-2017)
73 ADOPTED: *
74 S:\ORDINANCES\2019\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2019-18 CHPT 2 - ADMINISTRATION - COMPENSATION COMMISSION\ORDINANCE #2019-18 CHPT 2 - ADMINISTRATION -
75 COMPENSATION COMMISSION-FINAL READING.wpd
76 SYNOPSIS
77 The amendment eliminates the Compensation Commission.
78 (SPONSORS: SLAVIN AND NEIL)
79 Actions History
80 09/09/2019 - Scheduled for Final Reading - City Council
81 08/12/2019 - First Reading - City Council
82 07/23/2019 - Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee