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Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
November 25, 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 Councilman Neil
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. Regular Council Meeting of October 28, 2019
B. Special Council Meeting of November 5, 2019
2. Proclamation - Nurse Practitioner Week
* 3. Dover Human Relations Commission Report - October 17, 2019
A. Discussion of Revisions to the DHRC Strategic Plan
(1) I. Introduction
(2) II. Mission
(3) III. Vision
(4) IV. Long-Term Objectives
(Commission Recommendation: Striking the words "using an intake form," from
the proposed City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan
2019-2021, III. Vision - Mission Component - A.2)
(Commission Recommendation: Amending the proposed City of Dover Human
Relations Commission Strategic Plan 2019-2021, III. Vision - Mission
Component - C.1 to read as, "Develop a means such as an intake form, written
complaint or a verbal complaint, in order to determine when a diversity,
inclusion, and/or human relation issue exists, and establish a process for
receiving and responding to complaints and take action to resolve or improve the
situation,".)
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* 3. Dover Human Relations Commission Report - October 17, 2019 (Continued)
A. Discussion of Revisions to the DHRC Strategic Plan (Continued)
(4) IV. Long-Term Objectives (Continued)
(Commission Recommendation: Revising the proposed City of Dover Human
Relations Commission Strategic Plan 2019-2021, III. Vision - Mission
Component - Objectives - B.3 to include, "and create programs and events,")
(5) V. Implementation and Organizational Structure
(Commission Recommendation: Eliminating the words, "long-term," and
"short-term," from the proposed strategic plan)
(Commission Recommendation: That the last sentence of the first paragraph of
City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan, 2015-2018 -
V. Implementation and Organizational Structure read "These work plans will
include priorities and initiatives.")
(Commission Recommendation: Striking the third paragraph under the City of
Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan, 2015-2018 -
V. Implementation and Organizational Structure on page five in its totality)
(Commission Recommendation: Striking the fourth paragraph under the City of
Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan, 2015-2018 -
V. Implementation and Organizational Structure on page five)
(Commission Recommendation: Striking that top sentence of page six of the
current strategic plan)
(Commission Recommendation: Making the corrections to the second paragraph
of page six of the current strategic plan and to strike additionally, addition, and
a functional committee and the remainder of the section starting at the word
"based")
B. Discussion - Intake Form
(Deferred due to time constraints)
C. Proposed Revisions to DHRC Brochure - Mission Statement
(Deferred due to time constraints)
* 4. Council Committee of the Whole Report - October 29, 2019
A. Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
(1) Six Month Review of St. Francis as the City’s Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) Provider
(Committee action not required)
B. Utility Committee
(1) Waiver for Annexation Requirement 1140-1290 South Bay Road - Water
Service Request
(Committee Recommendation: Approval of Staff’s recommendation to waive the
annexation requirement of 1140-1290 South Bay Road in order to receive water
service from the City of Dover)
(2) Water/Wastewater Rate Study Results and Recommendations
(Committee Recommendation: Authorizing the City Manager to bring forward
the revised rates to City Council for approval in January 2020)
C. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
(1) Authorization to Purchase - Replacement of 1997 Pierce Rescue
(Committee Recommendation: Approval of the purchase of 2020 Pierce
Rescue/Pumper)
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* 4. Council Committee of the Whole Report - October 29, 2019 (Continued)
C. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee (Continued)
(2) Amendment to Kent Economic Partnership Service Agreement
(Committee Recommendation: Approval of Staff’s recommendation to amend
the current agreement to amend Article V. Duration and Extension to provide for
an annual renewal with the approval of each fiscal year's budget)
* 5. Monthly Reports - September 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
* 6. Quarterly Review - Revenue Report (July, August, and September)
* 7. Semi-Annual Inspection by City Manager - Robbins Hose Company
(Staff Recommendation: Acceptance of the report)
* 8. Election of Officers - Robbins Hose Company - Year 2020 Fire Line Officers
Fire Chief - Ronald Rhodes
Deputy Fire Chief - Michael O’Connor, Jr.
First Assistant Fire Chief - Cole Enright
Second Assistant Fire Chief - Benjamin Smetana
Third Assistant Fire Chief - David Carey
Fourth Assistant Fire Chief - Chris Jacobs
First Fire Line Captain - Mike Nitsch
Second Fire Line Captain - Deana Simmons
9. City Manager’s Announcements
10. Council Members’ Announcements
11. Adjournment
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Executive Session Pursuant to:
29 Del. C. §10004(b)(2) - Preliminary discussions on site acquisitions for any publicly funded capital
improvements, or sales or leases of real property;
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;
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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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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on October 28, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Hare presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin,
Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell.
Staff members present were Major Stump, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Fire Chief
Rhodes, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present
(departed at 7:39 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.
There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 2019
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of October 7, 2019 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Sudler and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2019
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 14, 2019 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Sudler and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
PROCLAMATION - AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, Native American Awareness Week began in 1976 and recognition was expanded to
Congress and approved by President George H. W. Bush in 1990, designating the month of
November as National American Indian Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, the history and culture of our nation has been significantly influenced by American
Indians and indigenous people and their contributions have enhanced the freedom, prosperity, and
greatness of America today; and
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WHEREAS, Native American customs and traditions are respected and celebrated as part of a rich
legacy throughout the United States. In honor of National American Indian Heritage Month,
community celebrations as well as numerous cultural, artistic, educational and historical activities
have been planned.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim November 2019 as American Indian Heritage Month and urge
all our citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies or activities in
recognition of the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth
of the United States.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to
Chief Dick Gilbert.
PROCLAMATION - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) DAY AND
GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, fascination with the earth's geography inspired the early explorers of our country to
learn and record information about the surface of the land and its people, environments, resources,
political boundaries, and characteristics and today remains a fundamental part of our national
heritage; and
WHEREAS, geographic information has many useful applications for our municipal government
and is a valuable resource used in the analysis of infrastructure, emergency services, economic
development, and long-range planning. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology provides
an efficient means of managing geographic information and providing data that allows for effective
decision making and improved delivery of services to the residents of the City of Dover and our
surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover's GIS Division plays a vital role in the continued growth of the City
and has been nationally recognized for its outstanding efforts in the advancement of GIS and its
foresight in creating programs that can be used to better manage services in the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim November 13, 2019 as GIS Day, and November 10 - 16, 2019
as GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK in the City of Dover and urge all residents to participate
in this special observance.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Director of Public Works.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - OCTOBER 15, 2019
The Council Committee of the Whole met on October 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., with
Council President Hare presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson,
Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, and Mr. Taylor. Mr. Sudler and
Mr. Lindell 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), Mrs. Haass (Utility), Mr. Contant
and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mrs. Doyle was absent.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Chairman
Anderson presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Due to the absence of a representative of the U. S. Census Bureau, Mr. Anderson
requested that the agenda be amended to consider “Update - Kent Economic
Summit” first.
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, as amended, seconded by
Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Update - Kent Economic Summit
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Enhancement, advised that the
annual Kent Economic Summit was held on September 17, 2019 at Delaware
Technical Community College (DTCC). He noted that he was on a panel facilitated
by Richard Rexrode of DTCC, and including Eric Norenberg (Milford City
Manager), Linda Parkowski (KEP), Mike Petit De Mange (Kent County) and Jeremy
Rothwell (Smyrna Town Planner). Mr. Hugg advised that they were tasked with
answering questions regarding what they were doing to attract businesses, what kinds
of businesses are coming, what skill sets are needed, and what they could do to
improve their success.
Mr. Hugg stated that he provided the following:
• Our growth is in health care, retail trade, food, and professional services other.
• Our economy is pretty balanced and diverse, but we need to improve our position
in manufacturing.
• Our strengths: spirit of cooperation, lower cost of living and doing business,
friendly and responsive government, and great education and health care facilities
(along with retail, health care is our strongest economic sector).
• We need to have a rigorous promotion strategy, to engage the commercial real
estate community; to work with site selectors, property owners, developers and
the design community to find solutions for development; and to invest in
infrastructure and business development efforts.
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• We need to grow more varied skill sets in the workplace, especially in the trades
- a recurring theme we heard again at a recent State Chamber seminar.
He advised that the four key priorities for Dover for 2020 are:
• PROMOTE - tell our story! Market what we have to offer. Tout our success.
Build a relationship with the media and exploit it.
• ENGAGE - proactive and involved, stay part of the process. Build trust.
Coordinate. Know the players (property managers and brokers for example).
• INVEST - in economic development - have a strategy and work it. Build
infrastructure.
• LEARN - understand what we do not know, learn from what happens when a
business closes, get good information, and track trends.
Mr. Hugg noted the following projects that are under construction or in the permit
phase** or are in the site plan review/approval process or a permit submission is
expected***:
US 13 North Corridor:
• Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins on US 13 near WAWA (in county conditional
annexation)**
• Hobby Lobby- former Acme location**
• Tasty Crab - restaurant on highway**
• Crab Shack-former Shuckers restaurant on US13
• Capital Station (Red Robin - on again, Orange Theory, Tropical Smoothie,
Delicious Fusion, Verizon, others)**
• Lidl grocery**
• UNO Plaza Additional Building***
• Tommy Car Wash (2 sites under review - US 13 and on Carver Road) * * *
• Golden Corral (next to Pizza Hut/former Barry Van Lines Site/DuPont Plaza)
***
Bay Road Corridor:
• Office building - Bay Road Commercial (for State Police/Homeland Security)
***
• DSWA Offices - Energy Lane next to Chesapeake Utilities***
• Dollar Tree - Bay Court (partial remodel of former Value City site)**
Downtown and West:
• Loockerman Way (building #1 downtown of two buildings planned)**
• Governor's Café kitchen expansion**
• NCALL office building- W. Division Street***
• 40 Ridgely Street (structural repairs /manufacturing relocation to DE)**
• 655 W. North - 2 office buildings (across from Eden Hill - Faithworks/no recent
activity)***
• Vincenzo's restaurant (relocation to former TD Bank on Route 8)**
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• Dover Animal Hospital - 201 Towne Center Drive/Eden Hill***
• Ignite Gym - 35 Commerce Way (new location/relocation)***
• Calvary Baptist Church ***
• Destiny Church (next to DHS) * * *
• Eden Hill Townhouses***
East side:
• Independent Metal Strap - Horsepond Road (manufacturer relocation to DE)* *
• Frito-Lay expansion***
• White Oak Road Apartments/Townhouses***
Mr. Anderson noted that there was a great deal of economic potential with the
St. Jones river and he suggested looking at a riverwalk and an amphitheater at Silver
Lake.
Mr. Polce expressed the need for greater technology in the form of incorporating 4G
technology that expands to 5G technology, which would allow not only the City to
become more attractive, but it also entices some of the really great tech-based
companies with heavy IP intellectual property and heavy human capital to be
attracted to Dover. Mr. Polce suggested inviting Mr. Kurt Foreman of the Prosperity
Partnership to update City Council on some of the unified targeted business
development activity that is going on.
Mr. Polce suggested that the City should be looking at being shovel-ready and
turnkey within a six-month process of site location identification and permitting. He
noted that he has suggested that an expedited permitting process or “rocket docket”
be put in place for the City for several years.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg advised that the City was very much involved
with Grotto’s centralizing their offices in Dover and that, because he maintains close
working relationships with the local realtors, he was able to connect Grotto’s as a
buyer with the seller’s broker for the property in Dover.
Presentation by the U. S. Census Bureau
Due to the absence of a representative of the U. S. Census Bureau, there was no
presentation.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor
and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
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UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously carried.
Evaluation of Bids - Fiscal Year 2020 Inflow and Infiltration Removal Project
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding
the evaluation of bids for the Fiscal Year 2020 Inflow and Infiltration Removal
Project.
Staff recommended approval of the low bid submitted by Gateway Construction in
the amount of $682,795 for the re-lining of 3,789 linear feet of eight-inch (8")
sanitary sewer main, removal and replacement of seventy (70) sanitary sewer laterals
and cleanouts, installation of eight (8) new cleanouts, reinstating fifty-eight (58)
sanitary sewer laterals and site and pavement restoration. The work will be
accomplished in Rodney Village Development.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Mitchell stated that Staff holds pre-bid meetings;
however, she was unsure if they were mandatory. She advised that three bids were
received and two companies were from Bear, Delaware, and the low bidder was from
Clayton, Delaware.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Sudler and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, seconded by
Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Council President
Hare presiding in the absence of Chairman Lindell.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Slavin moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
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Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Parking Committee - Request for
Proposals (RFP) for Parking Solutions
Mr. Todd Stonesifer, Vice President of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) and
Chairman of the Parking Committee, reviewed the background and analysis
regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Parking Solutions.
The Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Parking Committee recommended
approval for the DDP to move forward with a Request for Proposals for parking
solutions for the downtown area to include City property.
Mr. Anderson asked for clarification on what the City’s obligation would be if they
granted permission to include city-owned property in the proposed parking solutions.
Responding, Mr. Stonesifer stated that the DDP did not control the on-street parking,
which is part of the demand of the downtown area. He stressed that it was not a
request for another study or to spend dollars, it was a request to get solutions from
companies hoping to obtain the ability to sell to us their ideas in the form of a
continued revenue stream for them managing our parking, offering a solution, and
then taking those ideas and seeing if it is something that they can handle or if it
would be better handled by an authority.
Mr. Slavin noted that this was a DDP activity and asked, if on-street parking is
included in the solution, what the City’s obligation would be. Mr. Stonesifer stated
that the DDP would manage the proposals, discuss them at a board level at the DDP,
and then come back to the City with their suggestions.
Ms. Tina Bradbury, Operations and Program Manager with the Downtown Dover
Partnership (DDP), asked for recommendations on how to proceed with the request
for proposals, such as if the City Solicitor should participate in drafting the request
for proposals and collecting and reviewing the results. She noted that the DDP was
prepared to accept all costs.
Mr. Slavin moved to recommend approval of the Downtown Dover Partnership
(DDP) Parking Committee’s recommendation to move forward with a Request
for Proposals (RFP) for parking solutions for the downtown area to include City
property, and designating the City Manager as the point person representing
City Council in this matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Sudler and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
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Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Polce and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mr. Sudler and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY ELECTION -
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
The Robbins Hose Company election is scheduled for November 18, 2019. The following persons
were recommended to serve as judges for the election:
1. James Howlett 2. James Hurley Jr. 3. William Hurley IV
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the appointment of judges for the Robbins
Hose Company election as recommended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
OVERVIEW OF CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGEMENT, LLC (CPSM)
OPERATIONS AND DATA ANALYSIS REPORT - DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Donna S. Mitchell, City Manager, provided background information regarding the report, which
was commissioned in 2015 to analyze the operations of the police, fire, and EMS services. She
noted that it was important to bring the report forward even though it is somewhat dated because it
highlights both the positives of the Dover police department and it gives some suggestions for
improvements with a blueprint for the future. Mrs. Mitchell recommended discussing the report in
more detail in a workshop setting.
Mr. Polce moved to accept the Center for Public Safety Management, LLC (CPSM)
Operations and Data Analysis Report - Dover Police Department. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Lindell suggested that any potential interviewee for the police chief position have access to this
information.
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of October 28, 2019, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on November 5, 2019 at 6:02 p.m. with Council President Hare
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Taylor,
and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Slavin and Mr. Sudler were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
Council staff members present were Deputy City Solicitor Pepper, Mr. Hugg, and Mrs. McDowell.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE -
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 304 SOUTH STATE STREET, OWNED BY
JAMES P. HYLIND (EMERGENCY CASE)
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the Dangerous
Building Ordinance at 304 South State Street, owned by James P. Hylind.
Council President Hare read the following correspondence into the record from Councilman Slavin:
"The matter before us this evening is one which I have a conflict of interest in, owing
to my position in state government. As such, I will not participate in the discussions
and as this is the only matter before us this evening, I will not be in attendance.
Thank you.”
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, and Mr. Jason Osika, Fire
Marshal, reviewed a presentation depicting the condition of the property (Exhibit #1).
Mr. Hugg advise that they had been in regular contact with the owner and the owner's agent since
the evening of the event and they have been very cooperative and have pledged to get this building
repaired. He noted that staff was not asking for permission to go in and take action but for
permission to be authorized to do so, if for some reason the corrective action is not taken.
Mr. Osika provided a timeline of the conversations with and notifications to the property owner and
those having equity in the property.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Osika advised that he had not seen the structural engineer’s report;
however, a visual inspection the night of the incident indicated that there was no damage to nor
stress on any of the surrounding buildings.
Mr. Taylor asked if the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) grant for the repairs had been approved.
Mr. Osika replied that the application had been accepted based on the circumstances to allow the
work to start. Mr. Hugg stated that he did not believe that the DDP had approved the façade grant.
He noted that the property owner had also applied for a State historic district tax credit and he
thought that both applications would be approved fairly soon, if they had not yet been.
Mr. Polce, referring to the work standstill the previous week, asked what had been communicated
to Mr. Osika regarding the standstill. Mr. Osika advised that originally the insurance company
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verbally told them in a phone call to do what needed to be done to make the building safe. Mr. Osika
stated that when the insurance company found out how much the cost was going to be, it was
elevated to another supervisor and work was stopped until they could send an adjustor to look at the
damage. He noted that the earliest that the field adjustor could be here was November 12, 2019.
Responding to Mr. Polce, Mr. Osika stated that the barrier and thoroughfare had been blocked by
the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) at the owner's expense.
Mr. Polce noted that it was a bit frustrating, not only for the owner but for the City. He advised that
he had heard from the downtown business community and merchants who want to know when they
can expect the thoroughfare to be opened. Mr. Polce stated that his typical response was that they
did not want to put citizens' lives in jeopardy. He noted that it was a shame that a field adjustor was
holding up the process 16 days into it.
Mayor Christiansen advised that he had received an email from Mr. Tom Smith from the Delaware
Made store about the effect that the street closure was having on his business. Mayor Christiansen
asked about the possibility of blocking State Street off north of the northern section of The Green,
rather than where it is currently blocked off.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that she had requested DelDOT to move the barricade
to allow traffic around The Green and out Bank Lane. She stated that they explained that there has
to be distance between the barricade and where the actual problem is and they would not move it.
Mrs. Mitchell noted that DelDOT was not happy that it was taking so long. Mayor Christiansen
recommended that he and Mrs. Mitchell contact the Secretary of Transportation to request a special
dispensation with creating an alternate route along State Street. Mr. Hugg added that once the
existing façade is removed the road and sidewalk can be reopened while the reconstruction activity
is taking place. He stated that the only reason that they were securing the roadway was to prevent
anybody being injured by falling materials or an unforeseen collapse of the rest of the old façade.
Mr. Osika stated that the adjuster would be onsite a week from Friday, which is when the roadway
should reopen.
Mr. Neil suggested contacting the State Insurance Commissioner's Office and requesting them to
contact the insurance company since this is hurting the City of Dover and the businesses in the City
and possibly anybody who is walking past that building.
Council President Hare declared the public hearing open.
Mr. David Hood, Professional Loss Consultant with Goodman-Gable-Gould Adjustors International,
3903 Naylors Lane, Baltimore, advised that they are called in for a fire, a building collapse, a
hurricane or a tornado, etc. for damages to either a commercial property or a residential property to
help the insured measure, document, and negotiate their insurance loss with their insurance
companies. He advised that insurance companies are for-profit companies and they do not move
very quickly because they have to do the best that they can to measure the loss on their behalf, not
the insured's. Mr. Hood stated that when loss consultants get involved, it does not slow down the
process because they are able to dive in to figure out what the problems are.
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Mr. Hood explained that they contacted the insurance company to send a substitute adjuster
immediately to the site because the other adjuster was out of the country until November 11, 2019,
which they did. He noted that he and his building consultant met with the substitute adjuster onsite
the previous day. Mr. Hood advised that the other adjuster is still coming on November 12, 2019;
therefore, it was not necessary to contact the Insurance Commissioner.
Mr. Hood stated that BRS Consulting, Inc., a historic preservation construction company, is putting
up the scaffolding and taking down the building while preserving the outer bricks for the historic
preservation of the building. He noted that anything in the interior that has deteriorated is being
removed and disposed of.
Mr. Hood advised that once the façade is removed and they are able to put a protective covering on
the outside of the building to preserve it from weather, a temporary wall will be built. He stated that
it would take time to reconstruct that part of the building and a while for the insurance company to
agree to the estimates. Mr. Hood noted that they have to write an estimate of what needs to be done
for the insured and then he will use those estimates to negotiate with the insurance company and
make sure that the insured has enough funds to be able to rebuild the building the way that it should
be rebuilt, safely and with the historic preservation of the building. He advised that his best guess
estimate was that the work to take down the building should be done by Wednesday of the following
week and the road should be open by Friday of the following week.
There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Hare declared the public hearing
closed.
Staff recommended: 1) declaring this building dangerous; 2) ordering the property repaired so that
it is deemed safe by the Building Official by November 15, 2019 by the owners or equity owners at
their own risk; 3) ordering the Building Inspector to cause the repairs so that it is deemed safe by the
Building Official if not completed by the owners within 10 days of the date established by City
Council; and 4) ordering the City Manager, with the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost
of repairs to be charged against the lands on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause
such costs to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be
recovered in a suit at law against the owners.
Mr. Lindell moved for approval of staff’s recommendation to: 1) declare this building
dangerous; 2) order the property repaired so that it is deemed safe by the Building Official by
November 15, 2019 by the owners or equity owners at their own risk; 3) order the Building
Inspector to cause the repairs so that it is deemed safe by the Building Official if not completed
by the owners within 10 days of the date established by City Council; and 4) order the City
Manager, with the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of repairs to be charged
against the lands on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such costs to be
added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered
in a suit at law against the owners. Additionally, that the Mayor and City Manager contact
the Secretary of Transportation to look for an alternate path to open up The Green a little bit
more for the downtown businesses to, hopefully, have some business. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Slavin and Sudler
absent).
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Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting of November 5, 2019, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 304 South State Street
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EXHIBIT #1
Special Council Meeting of 11/5/2019
DANGEROUS BUILDING
304 S. STATE ST.
City of Dover Planning & Inspections
Department
November 5, 2019
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◦ On 10/20/19 @ 18:12 hours, the Fire Marshal was contacted by the Dover
Fire Department after they responded to 304 S. State St. for a structural
collapse with a subject possibly trapped. The subject was assisted out of the
building by the Fire Department.
◦ The Fire Marshal observed damage to the building including damage to the
first-floor overhang, a section of the second-floor wall which had collapsed,
facia which was hanging, large cracks above the third floor and at the parapet
wall, and the front of the building bowing
304 S. State St.
◦ The electric and gas were secured to the building that night. Water was
secured to the building later within the week. Water was delayed due to safety
concerns with the location of the shutoff.
History ◦ The first and second floor house business offices and the third floor is an
apartment. The one resident was displaced and assisted by Red Cross.
◦ The building was condemned on 10/20/19.
◦ State St. was closed between North St. and the Green due to concerns of the
building collapsing more.
◦ The Fire Marshal spoke to the property owner on 10/20/19 and advised him
that a structural engineers report would be required by a licensed contractor
and repairs would need to be made from that report to make the building
safe in a timely manner or the City would make such repairs and place a lien
on the property.
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304 S. State St. History
On the morning of 10/21/19 the Fire Marshal, Building Inspector, and Code Enforcement met
onsite with the building owner and an engineer that the owner hired. The insurance company
was involved by phone. It was determined that the engineer would generate a report and that we
would meet in the afternoon in reference to a plan/schedule to have the wall secured.
On the afternoon of 10/21/19 the Fire Marshal, Building Inspector, and Code Enforcement
met with the building owner, an engineer hired by the owner, and a contractor hired by the
owner. The plan forward was to stabilize the building and evaluate what needs to be done to
make the building safe. The engineer and contractor was going to work together on the
project. They felt that the front wall would need to be removed and secured until a decision
could be made on how to put the wall back in place. The contractor was deemed
responsible to come into compliance with Del Dot due to State St. being a State roadway.
On 10/28/19, the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector were advised that the insurance
company had placed the engineer and contractor on hold until they could have a
representative on scene (estimated November 12, 2019). The Fire Marshal spoke to the
owner regarding the same.
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◦ It was determined that the support beams run South
to North so the property would not need to be shored
up. The front wall would need to be removed brick by
304 S. State
brick. Cosmetic pieces would be saved.
◦ All communication has been verbally. We have not
St. History seen a structural engineers report.
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◦ (2) Damaged walls, etc. Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show 33
percent or more damage or deterioration of the supporting member or
members, or 50 percent of damage or deterioration of the nonsupporting
enclosing or outside walls or covering.
Dangerous ◦ (5) Unfit for habitation. Those which have become or are so dilapidated,
decayed, unsafe, insanitary or so utterly fail to provide amenities to decent
living that they are unfit for human habitation, or are likely to cause sickness
Building or disease, so as to work injury to the health, morals, safety or general welfare
of those living therin.
◦ (8) Loose parts. Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that
Code Chapter they may fall and injure members of the public or property.
◦ (9) General welfare. Those which, because of their condition or use, are
unsafe, insanitary, or dangerous to the public health, morals, safety or general
22 Article XI welfare of the people of this city.
◦ (10) Code violations. Those existing in violation of any provisions of the
Sec. 22-381
building code of this city, or any provision of the fire prevention code, or
other ordinances of this city.
◦ (12) Unoccupied buildings. Those which are left unoccupied and
unattended for periods of three months or more so that decay is being
accelerated by natural or manmade causes or which may be attracting
trespassers and vagrants, increasing the probability of fire and danger to
human life.
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◦ Emergency Cases
Dangerous ◦ In cases where it reasonably appears that there is an
immediate danger to the life or safety of any person,
Building unless a dangerous building is immediately repaired,
vacated and closed, or demolished, the building
Code Chapter inspector shall report such facts to the council, which
may cause the immediate repair, vacation, or
22 Article XI demolition of such dangerous building. The costs of
Sec. 22-388
such emergency repair, vacation or demolition of such
dangerous building shall be collected in the same
manner as provided in section 22-385(5).
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FRONT OF THE
BUILDING
Damage to the overhang and an area
where the brick collapsed on the
second floor.
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Front of the
Building
◦ Damage to the overhang
and an area where the brick
collapsed on the second floor.
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Front of the
Building
◦ Damage to the overhang
and an area where the brick
collapsed on the second floor.
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Third Floor Interior Ceiling
Water damage to the ceiling (this would be the left
Water damage to the ceiling (this would be the right
front corner on the front of the building).
front corner on the front of the building).
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Front of the
Building
◦ Damage to the overhang
and an area where the brick
collapsed on the second floor.
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10/31/19 PHOTOGRAPHS
State St. looking South
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FRONT OF
THE
BUILDING
10/31/19
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FRONT OF THE BUILDING
10/31/19 Large crack above third floor at the parapet wall.
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Front of the Building Above third Floor at
Parapet Wall 10/31/19
Left side, cracking and bowing Right side cracking and bowing
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◦ Declare this building dangerous
◦ Order the property repaired so that it is deemed safe
by the Building Official by November 15, 2019 by the
owner or equity owner at their own risk
Recommended ◦ Order the Building Inspector to cause repairs of the
structure so that it is deemed safe by the Building
Council
official if not completed by the owner within 10 days
of the date established by City Council
Action ◦ Order the City Manager with the assistance of the
City Solicitor to cause the cost of repairs to be
charged against the land on which the building exists
as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to
the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a
special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against
the owners
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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Nurse Practitioners are highly skilled with advanced education and clinical
training building upon their initial registered nurse preparation who serve as trusted
frontline health care providers for patients providing primary, acute and specialty care
to patients of all ages and walks of life in the City ofDover; and
Whereas, in addition to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, Nurse
Practitioners focus on health promotion, disease prevention and health education and
counseling, guiding patients to make smarter health and lifestyle choices. Better
utilization ofNurse Practitioners through modernized state laws and improved system
policies creates better health through a more accessible, efficient, cost-effective and
higher quality health care system; and
Whereas, the 2019 American Association ofNurse Practitioners theme, "270,000 NPs:
Health Care you Can Trust", is a testament to the faith and confidence that patients have
in the quality of care provided by Nurse Practitioners as evidenced by the more than one
billion visits made every year.
NOW THEREFORE I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DO VER do hereby proclaim November 10 - 16, 2019 as
Nurse Practitioner Week
in the City ofDover and recognize the immeasurable contributions Nurse Practitioners
have made over the past half century and will continue to make to the health and well-
being of citizens in Dover and surrounding communities.
ROBINR.
MAYOR
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DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
The Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) met on October 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. with
Chairman Gaddis presiding. Members present were Mr. Fleming, Mrs. Herbert, and Ms. Paige.
Ms. Mullen and Mr. Rocha were absent.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mrs. Herbert moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Paige and unanimously
carried.
Discussion of Revisions to the DHRC Strategic Plan
Mr. Gaddis provided a handout titled “City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan
2019-2021” (Attachment #1) for members to review individually.
I. Introduction
Mr. Gaddis asked members if they had any additions, corrections, comments, observations, or
amendments.
II. Mission
There was no discussion.
III. Vision
Responding to Mr. Gaddis, Mrs. Herbert stated that she did not think the proposed strategic plan
needed to be changed, but that she was thrilled with the vision section because it was one clean
sentence that says what they want to do and it is something members could remember.
IV. Long-Term Objectives
Mrs. Herbert asked if the Commission needed to include in the plan how they would accomplish the
objectives “promote” and “develop.” She expressed concern with the intake form in III. Vision -
Mission Component - A.2 of the proposed City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic
Plan 2019-2021, noting that she was under the impression that the intake form was something that
someone with a problem would give to the Commission. Mrs. Herbert advised that she did not know
they were assessing the community based on the intake form. Mr. Gaddis asked Mrs. Herbert if she
would suggest putting a period after conflict and leaving the rest out since that would be an
indication of how the Commission would be going to accomplish the objectives. Responding,
Mrs. Herbert stated she would because members have discussed that intake forms were to let
members know that somebody had an issue. She noted that it would be better to leave it open ended
as to how they were going to do that.
Mr. Gaddis agreed with Mrs. Herbert because members should not be trying to figure out how to
accomplish these objectives until the new strategic plan is adopted by Council. He stated that after
it is adopted by Council, then they will figure out how to do it. Mr. Gaddis stated he would agree
with removing those four words. Mr. Fleming stated that he understood the reasoning, but thought
one of the reasons members wanted an intake form mentioned was so that people would understand
that they are bringing the intake form back. He noted that members would not necessarily limit the
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ways to measure and monitor community relations solely through an intake form, but he thought
members wanted to say or mention the intake form so that people know what it is and may know
where to get one if they were having problems.
Mrs. Herbert stated that the Commission needs an intake form, but that it was putting the cart before
the horse, that first members have to outline what they are going to do, and then have an intake form
and put it out. She noted that they should just leave it and then the intake form should stand by itself
somewhere. Mr. Fleming stated that he agreed and that he just wanted the term in there so everyone
would know what it is and would be able to dispense one if they were requested. Mrs. Herbert noted
that it would go along with their work, once they have developed a strategic plan then members
would present it to different groups and people and tell them how to use it. Mr. Gaddis stated if
members mention an intake form, it sounds like it is the only way, and if they take out those four
words, it leaves it open ended and members can hope to develop various ways. Mr. Fleming stated
that he agreed and understood.
Mr. Fleming moved to recommend striking the words “using an intake form,” from the
proposed City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan 2019-2021, III. Vision
- Mission Component - A.2, seconded by Mrs. Herbert and unanimously carried.
Mr. Fleming suggested placing the phrase “one of the means of establishing a process would be the
use of the intake form,” or “an intake form,” in the proposed City of Dover Human Relations
Commission Strategic Plan 2019-2021, III. Vision - Mission Component - C.1. Mrs. Herbert agreed
it was the right area for the intake form but stating “such as an intake form,” because it is not going
to be the first thing members put out. She stated C.1 could include “such as an intake form and
information provided by our other partners,” or just leave it out and wait until they have an intake
form.
Ms. Paige suggested placing the intake form in the proposed City of Dover Human Relations
Commission Strategic Plan 2019-2021, III. Vision - Mission Component - C.2. Mrs. Herbert noted
that the Commission handles incidences through C.2. Mr. Fleming stated that he would prefer not
to include the intake form in C.2 with the State. Mrs. Herbert stated that the State handles just two
things: discrimination and housing. She noted that the State gave her a long list of other places to
refer things that do not come under those categories. Ms. Paige stated she was thinking along the
lines of someone calling the Commission to try to state a complaint. One of her responses would
be, “would you please complete an intake form,” because sometimes the person can get a better idea
when they put it in writing or even see if they are really serious about it if they put it on an intake
form or a complaint form, and then it would appear to her as though they could review the forms and
see whether or not members may need to make a referral or whether it is something that they could
handle themselves.
Mr. Fleming asked if C.1 could read as “Determine when a diversity, inclusion, and/or human
relations issue exists and establish a process for responding to complaints, such as an intake form,
and take action to resolve or improve the situation.”
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Responding to Mrs. Herbert, Mr. Fleming stated to use the intake form as an example.
Ms. Paige noted that the NAACP does not deal with complaints if the person does not complete an
intake form. Mr. Fleming stated that he just wanted to see the intake form mentioned somewhere
so that when Council approves the strategic plan they will understand that it is one of the ways the
Commission gathers information. Mrs. Herbert stated that the intake form could fit in a part where
it lists using such tools as verbal referrals, intake forms, and written complaints. Mr. Gaddis stated
that it could be placed in proposed City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan
2019-2021, III. Vision - Mission Component - C.1 and read as, “Develop a means such as an intake
form, written complaint or a verbal complaint, in order to determine when a diversity, inclusion,
and/or human relation issue exists, and establish a process for receiving and responding to
complaints and take action to resolve or improve the situation.” Mr. Gaddis noted that would leave
the Commission wide open.
Responding to Mrs. Herbert, Mr. Gaddis stated that it does not mean the Commission is restricted
solely to what they have said and that it would go under C.1.
Mr. Fleming moved to recommend amending the proposed City of Dover Human Relations
Commission Strategic Plan 2019-2021, III. Vision - Mission Component - C.1 to read as,
“Develop a means such as an intake form, written complaint or a verbal complaint, in order
to determine when a diversity, inclusion, and/or human relation issue exists, and establish a
process for receiving and responding to complaints and take action to resolve or improve the
situation,”. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Herbert and unanimously carried.
Mr. Gaddis stated that he had a correction in proposed City of Dover Human Relations Commission
Strategic Plan 2019-2021, III. Vision - Competency Transparency and Accountability - D.5 that
“see” should read as “seek.”
Mr. Fleming noted that he thought somewhere in the proposed City of Dover Human Relations
Commission Strategic Plan 2019-2021, there was a place that indicated that the Commission would
be allowed to meet groups and go places other than just meeting at City Hall, but he was not sure.
Mrs. Herbert responded, stating that she thought they were allowed to attend events, festivals, and
things but as individual members and if they got together as members to do actual work it had to be
at City Hall. Ms. Janella Tauchus, Administrative Assistant, stated that it cannot appear as if
members are talking about City or DHRC business outside of their official meetings because it is in
the City's code.
Mr. Gaddis stated that they have to get the proposed City of Dover Human Relations Commission
Strategic Plan 2019-2021 passed by Council before members decided how they are going to
accomplish things. Mr. Gaddis referenced the proposed City of Dover Human Relations
Commission Strategic Plan 2019-2021, III. Vision - Competency Transparency and Accountability
- D.1 and stated that it would mean that members would be allowed to develop activities.
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Mrs. Herbert noted that there was a typographical error in III. Vision - Mission Component -
Objectives - B.3. Responding, Mr. Fleming stated that his concern was not with needing a way to
get permission to do anything before members did it, but being able to do a variety of things
members deem necessary to promote D.1. Mrs. Herbert stated that she was confused because when
Ms. Mullen wanted to put on an event she was told she could not.
Mr. Fleming moved to recommend revising the proposed City of Dover Human Relations
Commission Strategic Plan 2019-2021, III. Vision - Mission Component - Objectives - B.3 to
include, “and create programs and events,” seconded by Ms. Paige and unanimously carried.
Mr. Gaddis emphasized that the Commission put in the phrase, "a link to Ordinance 2013-15,
Sec. 58-36 Powers and Duties," so that citizens are aware that there is a Commission and what they
are allowed to do, supposedly by Council.
V. Implementation and Organizational Structure
Mr. Gaddis reviewed V. Implementation and Organizational Structure and recommended eliminating
the words “long-term,” because the proposed strategic plan does not have long-term objectives.
Mr. Fleming noted that they also need to take out long-term in front of strategic objectives.
Responding to Mr. Fleming, Mrs. Herbert suggested also striking “short-term”, feeling that they
should not have any kind of timeline. Mr. Gaddis stated he was tempted to take out the word “goals”
as well, since they have goals. He noted that they will include priorities and initiatives. Mrs. Herbert
stated that they would also have to go with shorter periods of time. Mr. Gaddis stated he had a
problem with that and Mrs. Herbert agreed.
By unanimous consent, members moved to recommend eliminating the words, “long-term,”
and “short-term,” from the proposed strategic plan.
Mrs. Herbert moved to recommend that the last sentence of the first paragraph of City of
Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan, 2015-2018 - V. Implementation and
Organizational Structure read “These work plans will include priorities and initiatives.” The
motion was seconded by Mr. Fleming and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Herbert stated that the old plan called for some professional experiences or skills that some of
the members do not have to correctly measure performance. She noted that their performance
measures are a very tricky thing.
Mr. Gaddis suggested removing “long term,” from the second paragraph. Mr. Fleming noted that
“objections” in the second paragraph should be “objectives.” Mr. Gaddis noted that the committee
system had not worked for as long as he has been on the Commission. He noted that the previous
chairman appointed him chair of the Governmental Policy, Programs, and Practices Committee and
could not get anybody to work with him and he also tried unsuccessfully on his own. Mrs. Herbert
stated that it suggests that people should be brought in from the community, but since the
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Commission cannot get enough people to fill their Commission it would be difficult. Mr. Gaddis
stated that he has only been in Dover since 2008 and he does not know enough people.
Mrs. Herbert stated that it seems to go around to the same people, that there is a small group of
people in the community that do some of the stuff, but questioned if the Commission has to have that
section on the strategic plan.
Responding to Mr. Gaddis, Mrs. Herbert clarified that she questioned the section regarding
implementation and organizational structure. She noted that she can see the Commission having the
organizational structure, but the issue is what Council wants them to do. She noted that the strategic
plan should mention that they are an advisory board, not a decision making board, but that they will
meet on a regular basis to develop, implement, and monitor work for specific strategic objectives
assigned to the committee. Mr. Fleming stated that he agreed with Mrs. Herbert and suggested
including the sixth paragraph of proposed City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic
Plan, 2015-2018 - V. Implementation and Organizational Structure and to eliminate the rest,
specifying what committees there may be. He noted that they could make that decision if and when
the time comes. Mrs. Herbert agreed with Mr. Fleming and stated that the other part that disturbs
her is that at least three members of the Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) are included.
She stated that she was looking at three members at the meeting and believed it was too specific.
Mrs. Herbert stated that they need to say they can implement people to work on strategic goals if
necessary. She noted that suggestions they make would not necessarily be controlled by the City
Council, but knows that their presentation would be. Mrs. Herbert stated she could see members
doing a festival if they got permission to do it or starting things like Community Day. She noted that
the current strategic plan sounds like it was written in a college handbook and taken from it.
Mr. Gaddis stated or a bureaucracy.
Mr. Gaddis stated that he thought the first paragraph makes sense, as revised, once the Commission
adopts priorities and initiatives. He asked if the second paragraph could be eliminated. Mrs. Herbert
asked if they could keep paragraph one and two and leave out the rest. She noted that they would
be saying it suggests that the committee structure be utilized to make these improvements.
Mrs. Herbert asked if they have to say how many people and who has to be on it. Mr. Gaddis
suggested eliminating the third and fourth paragraphs on page five of V. Implementation and
Organizational Structure, and eliminating everything on page six.
Mrs. Herbert stated that they have to add that the functional committees are advisory, not decision
making. She noted that Council will insist that be in there, to make sure we know. Mr. Gaddis
suggested adding that statement to the second paragraph.
Responding to Ms. Paige, Mrs. Herbert stated that they would leave that particular sentence and
strike everything else. Mrs. Herbert noted that she thought they had too many words, that it is
confusing and they are trying to get it down to the basics. She stated that they will have certain
things it has to set up and they know that there will be times when they have to have functional
committees. Mrs. Herbert stated they need to understand that they are advisory, not decision making.
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Mrs. Herbert recommended keeping the last sentence on page five. Mr. Gaddis agreed.
Responding to Mr. Gaddis, Mrs. Herbert recommended eliminating the third paragraph on page five
because it is telling members exactly how many members to have and who. She noted they would
be very fortunate to get enough people to make a committee.
Mrs. Herbert moved to recommend striking the third paragraph under the City of Dover Human
Relations Commission Strategic Plan, 2015-2018 - V. Implementation and Organizational Structure
on page five in its totality. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fleming.
Ms. Paige asked if that gives the Commission the right to include outsiders and where they are able
to do that. Responding, Mrs. Herbert stated that they should be able to make up their functional
committees as they see fit. She noted that City Council has not told them that they cannot and they
have said add advisors, et cetera, and that is not going to be easy. Mrs. Herbert stated that the more
words they put in, the harder it is going to be to create their committees. Mr. Gaddis suggested
finding outside people to help them and if they get caught and City Council objects, fine. He noted
that this is the way some things actually do work. Mr. Gaddis noted the members know people and
to fake it.
The motion to recommend striking the third paragraph under the City of Dover Human
Relations Commission Strategic Plan, 2015-2018 - V. Implementation and Organizational
Structure on page five in its totality was unanimously carried.
Mr. Gaddis stated that Mrs. Herbert suggested and members agreed to move the last sentence of
paragraph four into paragraph two. Mr. Gaddis asked if there was anything in paragraph four worth
keeping besides the last sentence. Responding, Mrs. Herbert stated that most of the paragraph is
repetitive in telling members they have to meet.
Mrs. Herbert moved to recommend moving the last sentence of paragraph four to be the last sentence
in paragraph two. Mr. Gaddis stated that he thought they already agreed on that. (City Clerk’s Office
Note: There was no second to Mrs. Herbert’s motion to recommend moving the last sentence of
paragraph four to be the last sentence of paragraph two; therefore, this amendment must be
reconsidered.)
Mr. Fleming moved to recommend striking the fourth paragraph under the City of Dover
Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan, 2015-2018 - V. Implementation and
Organizational Structure on page five, seconded by Mrs. Herbert and unanimously carried.
Mr. Gaddis requested members to turn to page six of the City of Dover Human Relations
Commission Strategic Plan, 2015-2018. Mrs. Herbert asked if they would strike “long term
strategies,” in the first sentence. She also asked if the first sentence on page six of the City of Dover
Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan 2015-2018 was saying that as a whole group they can
just do something. Mr. Gaddis stated that it was sticky, and that they have had a couple of meetings
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"as a committee of the whole" and everything has been recorded thanks to the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA). Mrs. Herbert stated that she assumed that it would mean they would have
to do their work at City Hall.
Mr. Gaddis stated that they struck down paragraph four on page five of the current strategic plan
referring to functional committees and paragraph three referring to establishing three member
committees. He stated that they will be at the Commission and they will be acting as a whole and
on a needed basis, maybe separated into committees, but that they are not mandating committees.
Mrs. Herbert stated that if they decided there was a strategic objective and that they needed to act
as a whole they could ask their parishioners if they could do that or they can leave the sentence and
stick it around somewhere in paragraph two. Mr. Gaddis stated that they could eliminate the
sentence entirely. Mrs. Herbert noted that she thought that might be the best solution to start with.
Mr. Fleming moved to recommend striking that top sentence of page six of the current
strategic plan, seconded by Ms. Paige and unanimously carried.
Mr. Gaddis reviewed the second paragraph of page six of the current strategic plan. Mr. Fleming
recommended eliminating the word additionally and additional. Mr. Gaddis suggested removing
functional, as well. Mrs. Herbert asked if the additional committees that they know do not work
would be eliminated and noted that if they are eliminating those committees they do not need the
paragraph. Mr. Fleming recommended striking the word additional within the paragraph.
Mr. Gaddis concurred, noting that if there is a particular issue that two or three members are able to
deal with they could act as a committee to advise the commission as a whole.
Mr. Fleming suggested striking the remainder of the section, starting at the word “based.”
Mrs. Herbert concurred.
Mr. Fleming moved to recommend the corrections to that paragraph and to strike additionally,
additional, and the remainder of the section starting at the word, “based.” The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Herbert.
Mrs. Herbert requested Mr. Fleming to read the section, as revised. She asked, since they were
removing the committees that they know do not work, if there was a way they can do it where instead
of saying not identified in the plan, just say in order to respond to an emergent human relations issue,
the commission may from time to time create a committee. Responding, Mr. Fleming said they can.
The motion to recommend making the corrections to the second paragraph of page six of the
current strategic plan and to strike additionally, additional, and the remainder of the section
starting at the word “based” was unanimously carried.
Discussion - Intake Form
Mr. Fleming moved to defer this item to the next scheduled DHRC meeting, due to time
constraints, seconded by Ms. Paige and unanimously carried.
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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 Ms. Paige and unanimously carried.
Mr. Fleming moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Herbert and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Alan P. Gadds
Chair
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Handout titled “City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan
2019-2021”
Attachment #2 - City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan 2015-2018 to
include proposed changes
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ATTACHMENT #1
Dover Human Relations Commission Meeting of 10/17/2019
City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan
2019-2021
I INTRODUCTION
The establishment, purpose, powers and duties of the City of Dover Human Relations
Commission (hereinafter, “the Commission”) are provided for in Part II of the Dover
Delaware Code of Ordinances (#2013-15) Chapter 58-Human Relations Article II
Human Relations Commission.
Broadly representative of racial, religious, gender, and ethnic groups residing in Dover,
the nine volunteer members of the Commission are all residents of the City of Dover.
They are appointed by the president of the Dover City Council, based upon
recommendations from and subject to confirmation by the Council.
The Commission began a strategic planning process to define its strategy, focus and
direction for the years 2015-2018. This has evolved into a revised Strategic Plan for the
years 2019-2021.
In developing this phase of the planning process the Commission, based upon the first
phase, has organized its objectives around the components of its mission, its
commitment to competency, transparency, public accountability and in accordance with
the aforementioned Ordinance.
II MISSION
The Commission is committed to a philosophy of inclusion, intergroup cooperation and
fair treatment. It works to ensure that the City of Dover has and utilizes policies,
programs, ordinances, organizational practices, specialized resources and appropriately
trained employees to support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency.
By involving all segments of the community, the Commission promotes an
understanding of and an appreciation of the benefits of diversity, inclusion, cultural
competency, and positive intergroup relations among the City’s diverse residents. It also
advocates for an environment of fairness and respect.
The Commission works with the City Council, the City Administration and community
organizations to enhance intergroup relationships, to eliminate discrimination, and to
anticipate, prepare for and resolve incidents of intergroup conflicts and disputes within
the city.
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III VISION
The Commission’s vision is a city whose government, organizations, groups, and
individual citizens value diversity, inclusion, respect, and trust.
Mission Component:
A. Work to insure that the City of Dover has and utilizes policies, programs,
ordinances, organizational practices, specialized resources and appropriately
trained employees to support diversity, inclusiveness, and cultural
competency in its organizations and services.
Objectives
A.1 Promote and develop an environment of fairness and respect
among its citizens.
A.2 Develop ways to measure and monitor community relations,
particularly those that are sources of intergroup conflict using an
“intake form.”
A.3 Involve all segments of the community in understanding and
appreciating the benefits of positive intergroup relations.
A.4 Research a range of programs and services that will help its
residents and neighborhoods prevent and/or resolve issues of human
relations.
A.5 Research ways of anticipating, preparing for, and relieving
tensions arising from intergroup conflict.
A.6 Build a strong partnership with the Dover Police Department to
identify additional human relations approaches and lessons that can be
integrated into the Dover Police Department’s ongoing Community
Relations strategy.
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B. Promote equal opportunity and prevent discrimination by advocating for
understanding, for an appreciation of the benefits of diversity, for inclusion,
and for positive relations among residents to encourage an environment of
fairness and respect.
Objectives:
B.1 Assess how the community of Dover is organized and identify
organizations, churches, fraternities, sororities, and other organizations
with whom the DHRC should establish relationships.
B.2 Provide a report to the DHRC Chair to be incorporated into the Chair’s
Annual Report to the Dover City Council to include the current state of
diversity and inclusion within the Dover communities.
B.3 Identify, support, and participate in programs and events within the
City of Dover which celebrate its diversity and promote greater
understanding greater understanding of issues, concerns, and needs of
our diverse population.
C. Work in partnership with members of City Council and the City Administration
to collaborate with other organizations to strengthen intergroup relationships
to eliminate discrimination and resolve incidents of intergroup conflicts within
the city.
Objectives:
C.1 Determine when a diversity, inclusion, and/or human relation issue exists
and establish a process for receiving and responding to complaints and take
action to resolve or improve the situation.
C.2 Develop a procedure with the State Human Relations Commission to
delineate the roles and responsibilities of the two Commissions in order to
resolve alleged discrimination complaints. Determine which complaints fall
within the jurisdiction of either the State or City Human Relations
Commission.
C.3 Review the City of Dover’s Code of Ordinances and make
recommendations to Dover City Council that will improve the city’s effort to
eliminate discriminatory behavior.
C.4 Research and design plans for monitoring intergroup conflict and for
responding to community conflicts and disruptions within the City of Dover.
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COMPETENCY TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
D. The Commission is committed to acting with a high degree of competency,
transparency, and accountability both to the Dover City Council and to the
community.
Objectives
D.1 Establish regular two-way communication between Council and the
Commission to review and affirm the Commission’s Strategic Plan and activities
regarding diversity, inclusion, and human relation issues that may be particularly
critical or relevant within each City Council District. Each Council District
representative will recommend individuals to serve on the Commission as
vacancies occur.
D.2 Improve community awareness of the Commission and provide a better
understanding of its role through the use of a brochure, the media, and the
internet. A link to Ordinance #2013-15 Sec. 58-36 Powers and Duties should
be made available to the public on the DHRC web page. This will give citizens a
clear idea of the Commission’s authority.
D.3 Research and recommend to the City Council, the City Administration, and
members of the Commission a program that provides greater understanding of
diversity, inclusion, human relations issues and conflict management. This will
strengthen skill in dealing with these issues.
D.4 Provide due notice and access to the public by conducting all meetings in
accordance with the Delaware Freedom of information Act (FOIA) and City of
Dover procedures.
D.5 Beyond the City’s Budget line, the Commission may identify and see funding
from other sources to more effectively carry out its responsibilities.
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ATTACHMENT #2
Dover Human Relations Commission Meeting of 10/17/2019
City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan
2015-2018
City of Dover Human Relations Commission Strategic Plan
2019-2021
I. I INTRODUCTION
The establishment, purpose, powers and duties of the City of Dover Human Relations
Commission (hereinafter, “the Commission”) are provided for in Part II of the Dover,
Delaware Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58-Human Relations, Article II Human Relations
Commission.
Broadly representative of racial, religious, gender, and ethnic groups residing in Dover,
the nine volunteer members of the Commission are all residents of the City of Dover.
They are appointed by the president of the Dover City Council, based upon
recommendations from and subject to confirmation by the Council.
The Commission beganhas begun a strategic planning process to better define its strategy,
focus, and direction forover the next three years: 2015-2018. This has evolved into a revised
Strategic Plan for the years 2019-2021.
In developing the first phase of this phase of the planning process the Commission, based
upon the first phase, has organized its three-year long- term strategic objectives around the
components of its mission, and its commitment to competency, transparency, and public
accountability and in accordance with the aforementioned Ordinance.
II. MISSION
The Commission is committedCommitted to a philosophy of inclusion, intergroup cooperation
and fair treatment. It, the City of Dover Human Relations Commission works to ensure
that the City of Dover has and utilizes policies, programs, ordinances, organizational
practices, specialized resources and appropriately trained employees to support diversity i,
inclusion,ii and cultural competency iii in its organization and services.
ByAdditionally, by involving all segments of the community, the Commission promotes
an understanding of and an appreciation of the benefits of diversity, inclusion, cultural
competency, and positive intergroup relations among the City’s diverse residents. It also of
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varying backgrounds in the city; and, advocates for an environment of fairness and
respect.
The Commission works with the City Council, and the City Administration and other
community organizations to enhance intergroupstrengthen inter-group relationships, and to
eliminate discrimination,; and, to anticipate, prepare for and resolve incidents of
intergroup conflicts and disputes within the city.
III. VISION
The Commission’s vision is a city whose government, organizations, groups, and
individual citizens value diversity, inclusion, respect, and trust.
IV. LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES
Mission Componentcomponent:
A. Work to insureensure that the City of Dover has and utilizes policies, programs,
ordinances, organizational practices, specialized resources and appropriately
trained employees to support diversity, inclusiveness, and cultural competency in
its organizationsorganization and services.
Long-term Objectives
A.1 Promote and develop an environment of fairness and respect among its citizens.
A.2 Develop ways to measure and monitor community relations, particularly those that are
sources of intergroup conflict. using an “intake form.”
A.3 Involve all segments of the community in understanding and appreciating the benefits of
positive intergroup relations.
A.4 Research a range of programs and services that will help its residents and
neighborhoods prevent and/or resolve issues of human relations.
A.5 Research ways of anticipating, preparing for, and relieving tensions arising from
intergroup conflict.
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A.6 Build a strongA.1 In cooperation with the City of Dover Manager and its
Human Resources Department evaluate the current “state and climate of
diversity and inclusion” and cultural competency within Dover’s
government organization, services and vendor relationships; and, make
recommendations to the City Manager and the Dover City Council which
identify policies and best organizational practices which support diversity,
inclusion and cultural competency within city government, its services; and,
vendor relationships.
A.2 Building on its partnership with the Dover Police Department to, identify
additional human relations approaches and lessons that can be integrated
into the Dover Police Department’s ongoing Community Relations strategy.
B. Promote equal opportunity and prevent discrimination by advocating for Mission Component:
B. By involving all segments of the community, the Commission promotes an
understanding, for an and appreciation of the benefits of diversity, for inclusion,
and for positive intergroup relations among residents to encourage of varying
backgrounds in the city; and, advocates for an environment of fairness and
respect.
Long-term Objectives:
B.1 Assess how the community of Dover is organized and identify
organizations, churches, fraternities, sororities, and other organizations with
whom the DHRC should establish relationships.partnerships; and, to enter into
agreements with these organizations to more effectively carry out its mission.
B.2 Provide a report to the DHRC Chair to be incorporated into the Chair’s Annual Report to
the Dover City Council to includeand to the public which analyzes the current
“state and climate of diversity and inclusion” and cultural competency within
the Dover communities.community and makes recommendations for programs,
policies and practices that support diversity, inclusion and cultural competency.
B.3 Identify, support, and participate in and create programs and events within
the Citycity of Dover which celebrate its diversity andor promote greater
understanding of the issues, concerns, and needs of our diverse population.
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(e.g., the African American and Hispanic Festivals and the Dover Public
Library’s Created Equal Project)
B.4 Create and implement an external education process and program that
provides the pubic with a better understanding of diversity, inclusion; and,
human relations issues; and, conflict management; and, that develops skills in
effectively fostering greater understanding, inclusion and fairness in the city.
Mission Component
C. Work in partnership with members of Works with the City Council and the City
Administration to collaborate with and other community organizations to
strengthen intergroupinter-group relationships and to eliminate discrimination;
and, to anticipate, prepare for and resolve incidents of intergroup conflicts and
disputes within the city.
Long-term Objectives:
C.1 Develop a means such as an intake form, written complaint or a verbal
complaint in order to DdetermineDefine when a diversity, inclusion-, and--/or -a human
relationrelations issue iv exists, and establishspecify the types of these issues that will
be accepted by the Commission; and, identify and implement a process for
receiving and responding to complaints and takesuch issues by taking action to
resolvecorrect or improve the situation.
C.2 Develop a procedure an understanding with the State Human Relations
Commission tothat will delineate the roles and responsibilitiesprocedures of the two
Commissions in order to resolve the solution of alleged discrimination complaints.
Determine which complaints fall within the jurisdiction of either the State or City Human
Relations Commission. and identify and maintain specific ways the two
Commissions will work together.
C.3 Review the City of Dover’s Code of Ordinances and make recommendations
to the Dover City Council that will improve the city’s effortefforts to eliminate
discriminatory behavior.
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C.4 Research and designC.4 In cooperation and partnership with city officials, law
enforcement, clergy, community organizations and public and private mediation
services, assist in developing plans for monitoring sources of intergroup conflict
and for responding to and managing community conflicts and disruptions within the
City of Dover.in Dover; and, participate in managing community conflicts in
accordance with these plans.
COMPETENCY TRANSPARENCY ANDand ACCOUNTABILITY
D. The Commission is committed to acting with a high degree of competency, and
transparency, and accountability both to the Dover City Council and to the community.
Long-term Objectives
D.1 Establish regular two-way communication between Council and the Commission Regularly
provide an update on the Commission’s activities, progress and accomplishments
to the Dover City Council; and, provide opportunities for the Council to review
and affirm the Commission’s Strategic Plan and activities regarding, including a process
which encourages Council members to identify specific diversity, inclusion, and
human relationrelations issues that may be particularly critical or relevant within
each City Council District. Each Council District representative will recommend individuals to
serve on the Commission as vacancies occur.
D.2 Improve community awareness of the Commission and provide a better
understanding of its role through the use of a brochure, the media, and the internet. A link to
Ordinance #2013-15Dover, Delaware Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58 - Human Relations, Article II. -
Sec. 58-36 Powers and Duties should be made available to the public on the DHRCby developing,
implementing; and, maintaining a comprehensive communications plan which
creates a process for routine communications to the community, including
supporting policies and procedures for managing communications and for using
supporting tools, such as, a web page. This will give citizens a clear idea of the Commission’s
authority-based hub of information and resources.
D.3 ResearchCreate and recommend toimplement an internal education process and
program that provides the Dover City Council, the City Administration, and the
members of the Commission a program that provides with a better understanding of
diversity, inclusion; and, human relations issues; and, conflict management; and,
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that strengthens their skills in effectively fostering greater understanding of diversity,
inclusion, human relations issues and conflict management. This will strengthen skillfairness in
dealing with these issues.the city.
D.4 Provide due notice and access to the public by conducting all meetings in
accordance with the Delaware Freedom of informationInformation Act (FOIA) and
City of Dover procedures.
D.5 Beyond the City’s Budget line, the Commission may identifyIdentify and seekseek funding
from other sourcesgovernmental, philanthropic or private organizations to more
effectively carry out its responsibilities.
V. IMPLEMENTATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Once the Commission adopts these proposed long-term strategic objectives the
Commission will develop and implement specific work plans for each long-term strategic
objective within the assigned year or years. These work plans will include short-term
goals/priorities and /initiatives. with specific performance measures and action items to
be accomplished within shorter time periods.
The Dover Code of Ordinances centralizes decision making at the Commission level.
However, it is suggested that a functional committee structure be utilized to move these
long-term strategic objections into actual performance.
Each of these Committees shall consist of at least three members of the DHRC and may
include outside advisors, citizens, and City staff members to more effectively develop
and execute the work plans. Individual Commissioners may serve on one or more
Committees.
These functional Committees are advisory, not decision-making. They are transparent
and accountable to the Commission and the community at large. They will meet on a
regular basis to develop, implement and monitor work plans for the specific long-term
strategic objectives assigned to the committee. Their work plans will be presented to and
adopted by the full Commission prior to implementation.
The Commission may assign one or more long term strategic objectives to the
Commission “acting as a whole”.
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Additionally, in In order to respond to an emergent human relations issue that may not be
identified in this plan, the Commission may from time to time create an additional
functional committee. Such committees are intended to convene, and make
recommendations for action to the full Commission; and, then disband when they are no
longer relevant or needed.
Based on the set of proposed long-term objectives identified in this strategic plan, it is
suggested that the following functional committees be established:
Government Policy, Programs, and Practices Committee—to develop, implement
and monitor work plans for Objectives A.1, A.2, C-3 and C.4
Community Engagement Committee—to develop, implement and monitor work
plans for Objectives: B.1, B.2 and B.3.
Education Committee—to develop and implement plans for Objectives: B.4, D.3.
Communications Committee—to develop, implement and monitor work plans for
Objectives D.1, and D.2.
The Commission as a “whole” to develop implement and monitor work plans for
Objectives: C.1, C.2, D.4 and D.5.
Actions History
10/13/2014 - Approved by City Council
09/23/2014 - Introduced at Dover Human Relations Commission
09/08/2014 - Draft prepared by Eugene B. Ruane, City of Dover Human Relations Commissioner
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It is critical that the Commission agree on a definition of diversity. Howard J. Ross, one of the nation’s recognized leaders
on diversity and organizational change notes that “diversity has generally represented an acceptance of difference, a lack of
discrimination due to difference, and a presence of different kinds of people in organizations”. However, he argues that in
this narrow view, diversity “has been related to as a means to erase or fix problems” rather than as a “way to create a new
future vision”. The focus of this limited understanding is “the level of challenges (or “illness”)” that some people face: “bias,
discrimination, lack of access, oppression, physical and emotional violence, and soon.” The response was then on “passing
laws and then instituting compliance measures to make it illegal to continue these practices.” The goal was to “create a
state of social diversity, where people were not denied their rights, were more appropriately represented in organizations,
and were not actively discriminated against.” He calls this approach “the health-care metaphor” focused on efforts to
“create organizations in which people are no longer “sick”. (Howard J. Ross, ReInventing Diversity Transforming
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Organizational Community to Strengthen People, Purpose, and Performance ( Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield
Publishers, Inc. 2011, page 33)
Mr. Ross promotes a broader understanding that goes beyond simply prohibiting discrimination and getting people in the
door. He states that a diversity focus or program “means creating opportunities for people to be a part of the fundamental
fabric of the way the organization functions---decision-making, responsibility, leadership—and then creating organizations
that are culturally competent, culturally intelligent, and culturally flexible.” We have to “really develop a sense of inclusion”
and “a certain level of competence in understanding the needs of various people we are working with and serving”. This
requires a “systematic approach to incorporating an awareness of diversity and skills related to diversity into everything an
organization does.” ( Ibid. 34)
(Author’s Comment: A brief internet search of diversity programs has revealed that many organizations have adopted the
broader approach that Mr. Ross has formulated. These programs reframe the conversation to focus on fair treatment and
respect, and away from discrimination and “protected classes”. An example from CUNY Queensborough Community
College in New York City is attached. See: Definition for Diversity in Exhibit 1.)
ii
Inclusion “is not simply a function of how fully involved people are in the structures of their organizations and societies”. It
is “a function of connection”. “It is the ability of people to feel integrated into the cultural dynamics, leadership, and
decision-making structures of the organization”. (Ibid., 38)
Cultural competency is “the organizational ability to have and utilize the policies, appropriately trained and skilled
iii
employees, and specialized resources to systematically anticipate, recognize, and respond to the varying expectations
(language, cultural, and religious) of customers, clients, patients, and co-workers of diverse backgrounds.” It requires a
certain amount of “cultural intelligence” in that “people need to have knowledge of both distinctions of culture and of the
specific traits of different cultures”. It requires a certain amount of “cultural humility “in that we need to be able to
recognize that our cultural models may simply be different from , rather than better than, those of other people.” And,
“people also require a degree of “cultural flexibility” “to facilitate interaction with others on their own terms.” (Ibid. 38)
Queensborough Community College in New York has included a description of when “a diversity issue exists” in its
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Definition for Diversity. See Exhibit 1.)
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on October 29, 2019 at 6:03 p.m., with Councilman Slavin
presiding in the absence of Council President Hare. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson
(arrived at 6:09 p.m.), Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole (departed at 6:38 p.m. and returned at 6:41 p.m.),
Mr. Polce (arrived at 6:35 p.m.), and Mr. Taylor. Mr. Lindell and Mr. Hare were absent.
Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were
Mr. Garfinkel (Safety Advisory and Transportation), Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Haass (Utility), and Mr. Contant
and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Shelton was absent.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Garfinkel and unanimously carried.
Six Month Review of St. Francis as the City's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider
Mr. Joe Leonetti, Senior Director of Operations for Support Services; Mr. Scott Bundek, Chief of EMS;
Mr. Mike O’Connor, Captain of the Dover Division; and Mr. Dan Senate, President and CEO of Saint
Francis, were present and reviewed a presentation entitled “Saint Francis EMS 6 Month Report to City
Council - Dover Division” (Attachment #1).
Mr. Neil asked how many calls they normally respond to annually outside of the City of Dover. Responding,
Mr. Bundek advised that there had been four instances that he could think of within the last six months.
Mr. Sudler, noting the additional 180 hours of training, asked how many hours were spent on cultural
diversity, communication, or sensitivity training. Mr. Bundek stated that they have communication as part
of the actual curriculum and sensitivity toward the patients; however, it was not necessarily diversity
training. He advised that they were working with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic on a diversity and inclusion
plan.
Mr. Sudler asked what concerns or suggestions they may have heard from constituents through their outreach
within the community. Mr. Bundek responded that they started working with Luther Towers residents
weekly to check blood pressure and perform diabetic screening. He stated that it was such a good
community outreach that they have extended it to Luther Village and they would like to include some of the
community centers.
Mr. Anderson requested an update on the status of the new West Side EMS station. Responding,
Mr. Bundek advised that Kent County Levy Court is building a new facility for the paramedic service and
St. Francis has discussed with Kent County the possibility of locating one of their units or collocating a unit
with them at that facility when it is constructed. He stated that it was his understanding that the building
has been designed and that they are just waiting for site plan approvals to move forward.
Mr. Garfinkel asked if they were still experiencing unusual or problematic wait times at Bayhealth.
Mr. Bundek advised that they worked with the emergency department staff on that issue and they have been
able to reduce the amount of time that the ambulance is out of service waiting for a bed. He noted that their
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average turnaround time for August was 13 minutes and 26 seconds and for September it was 15 minutes
and 17 seconds. Mr. Bundek stated that their goal was to be less than 20 minutes and they are well below
that. He advised that they have a very good relationship with the emergency department director and they
keep those lines of communication open.
Mr. Taylor asked which training academy St. Francis uses when they are not running their own. Mr. Bundek
advised that prior to starting their field training program, new hires would be paired with a field training
officer and they would spend between 8 and 12 weeks riding with a senior EMT. He also advised that they
have several instructors who are certified through the Delaware State Fire School that can provide the EMS
curriculum directly to their staff and they run monthly training as well as individual specialty classes.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting,
seconded by Mr. Garfinkel and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Waiver for Annexation Requirement 1140-1290 South Bay Road - Water Service Request
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Director of Public Works, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Waiver
for Annexation Requirement 1140-1290 South Bay Road - Water Service Request.
Staff recommended waiving the annexation requirement of 1140-1290 South Bay Road in order to receive
water service from the City of Dover.
Mayor Christiansen clarified that the contamination was a result of the aqueous film forming foam (AFFF)
that was used by Dover Air Force base fire department, not the Dover fire department.
Mr. Neil suggested extending an invitation for the properties to apply for annexation, noting the reduced
water and electric rates. Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that they could be invited to annex
once this project was completed; however, sewer was not available nearby and it would be cost prohibitive
to try to extend it to those properties.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the water is on the other side of the highway and they
would have to go under the highway to get water to these properties. She advised that it was her
understanding that Dover Air Force Base would be paying for the project and Staff was pro-actively asking
for the waiver to prepare for the base to move forward.
Mr. Polce noted that Dover Air Force Base is designated as a super fund site and the federal government
would be responsible for the remediation costs. Mayor Christiansen advised that the federal government
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has paid for these projects for other bases in similar situations and he did not think that Dover taxpayers
would be impacted.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she was not asking for a project, only the waiver of
the annexation requirement in case the base needs to move forward quickly.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation to waive the annexation
requirement of 1140-1290 South Bay Road in order to receive water service from the City of Dover.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
Water/Wastewater Rate Study Results and Recommendations
Mr. Jason Lyon, Assistant Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis for the
Water/Wastewater Rate Study Results and Recommendations.
Mr. Eric Callocchia, Executive Consultant, and Mr. Nicholas Short, Analyst, with NewGen Strategies &
Solutions reviewed a presentation on the Water/Wastewater Rate Study Results and Recommendations.
Mr. Anderson expressed concern with the flat rate doubling instead of keeping it stable and asked what the
revenue differences were. Responding, Mr. Callocchia stated that the revenue difference was zero because
they designed the rate structures to raise the same amount of revenue. He noted that the logic was twofold.
First, there is an incentive to conserve water under this rate structure, adding that the tier cutoff of 6,100 is
the City’s much larger customers that are using millions of gallons a year. Mr. Callocchia advised that they
get a pricing signal from that tiered structure that if they cut their use a little bit they can save some money.
Mr. Callocchia advised that the second part is that the City’s system is built for peak demands on the water
side and there needs to be peak capacity available mostly on the residential side in the morning when people
are waking up and in the evening when people are going to sleep or showering. He noted that on the
commercial side some of the industrial users use a whole lot of water during the day and the system needs
to meet that peak demand through the size of the pipes supporting those large customers. Mr. Callocchia
stated that the City had built a water tank to support a specific customer, so the City now owns and maintains
that infrastructure because of those larger users. He noted that there is both a pricing signal to conserve for
those customers and there is a pricing signal that they are costing this system a certain amount of money and
the City wants to, if not directly allocate that, account for that cost allocation in the rate structure.
Recalling the Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) issue approximately 15 years ago which resulted in a concerted
plan to move forward, Mr. Slavin asked if there had been any improvements to lowering the percentage,
what the current percentage was, and what the delta was between what the City bills and what the City gets
billed for wastewater. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell advised that the City is transmitting more water and sewer
to the County than is being billed to the customer. She noted that the difference between the bill and what
is collected from the customers is what the I & I was intended to cover, and it did when it was first started;
however, rainy seasons resulted in a deficit.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Mitchell advised that they smoke tested the system to see where illegal
connections were. She also noted that they have tried to put $1M a year from that I & I in the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP); however, one of the pitfalls is that whenever there is an emergency repair or
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something breaks, the funds for the repairs are taken from the I & I or from water quality because the rest
of the money is dedicated to specific projects and the money is not always there for the capital needs.
Mr. Slavin asked what the current percentage was between what we bill and what we get billed for.
Mrs. Mitchell advised that she did not know the current percentage but would e-mail it to all members of
Council. Mr. Slavin also asked Mrs. Mitchell to provide what that trend looks like over the last three or
four years, if the data is available. (City Clerk’s Office Note: Mrs. Mitchell responded with the following
information: In FY18 the Kent County Treatment Fees from our Customers totaled $2,813,867 or 71% of
the Kent County Charges for Treatment of $3,985,933 which is a shortfall of $1,172,066. In FY19 the Kent
County Treatment Fees from our customers totaled $2,902,852 or 60% of the Kent County Charges for
Treatment of $4,816,650 which is a shortfall of $1,913,798. Please note, the Treatment Fees are billed to
our customers based on their water usage, not what is transferred to Kent County for treatment. Kent County
bills us on what is transferred, which includes stormwater getting into the sewer mains. The I & I Surcharge
we implemented in 2011 is meant to cover this gap plus the CIP budget. It came in at about $1.8 million
in revenue for both years. However, depending on budget availability, we attempt to budget approximately
$1 million for I & I projects each year. In FY18 the $1.8 million of receipts was not sufficient to cover the
shortfall plus the project budget, the same goes for FY19. This gap is weather dependent and would not be
this big during dry years.)
Mr. Slavin stated that he thought the presentation addressed two things that are at the root cause of this issue.
One is deferred maintenance and how during leaner economic times we just stall a lot of typical maintenance
projects to the system and now that bill has come due and it needs to be addressed. The other is that the
model puts them in alignment with their thinking that services should pay for themselves. Mr. Slavin stated
that the model would be utility based rather than tax based because they are not getting enough money to
cover these costs on the utility side and they are taking it out of the tax side. He reminded members that
a large portion of the City is untaxed and shifting these costs to utility based will help to address the issue.
Mr. Slavin stated that the third cause is that they did make some concessions to Calpine when they came
online and they are obviously one of the biggest users of water in the city. Responding to Mr. Slavin,
Mrs. Mitchell advised that Calpine does not receive a discounted rate.
Mr. Neil expressed concern with the rates and asked if the flat rate could be raised in increments of
fifty cents over time while holding the cost of water at $3 per thousand gallons. He thought the increase
would have a psychological effect because they have raised the rates and implemented a lodging tax.
Mrs. Mitchell recommended against incrementally increasing the flat rate. She noted that they recently
increased the flat rate for electric to help cover those fixed costs because those fixed costs are always going
to be there and she suggested the same for water and sewer. Mrs. Mitchell advised that she was working
on a power cost adjustment (PCA) credit for electric to smooth this out for the customers. She noted that
she has recommended deferring setting the rates until January so that she can finalize the PCA, as well as
obtain public input.
Mrs. Mitchell advised that the power savings was $3.3M last year, in addition to the rate stabilization reserve
savings from last year. She noted that the County’s rate increase was 23%, not 10%, so their costs were
going up the same ratio and it validated where this rate increase should be if they are using their costs of
service and the City is using its cost of service. Mrs. Mitchell noted that she would like to come back in
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January with a full presentation of the rates with a PCA credit and an example of what the total utility bill
will look like for the customer.
Referring to slide nine and the fund balance, Mr. Polce asked if those numbers were aggregated by the
assumption of the $22.8M that they set aside over the next five fiscal years for spending. Mr. Callocchia
stated that it was and that it assumes the increased expenditures with no increase in revenues.
Responding to Mr. Polce, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the goal in the capital plan is $22.8M in allocations in
the next five fiscal years. She noted that it would have to be split up because some of it is being funded
through impact fee reserves in the current plan, some of it is being financed, and some of it is cash. The
million dollars set aside each year for I & I and water quality is actually cash money that is funded every year
for developing and bidding projects. Mrs. Mitchell advised that the cost of projects that are engineered and
designed are embedded. If the costs are substantial they will be financed through the State Revolving Fund
Loan.
Mr. Slavin moved to recommend authorizing the City Manager to bring forward the revised rates to City
Council for approval in January 2020, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler.
Referring to the regional comparisons, Mr. Anderson asked if there was a reason that Tidewater was not
included. Mr. Callocchia stated that private companies were not included because they do not have the same
requirements, they bill at a different structure, and they are for profit and they wanted to compare apples to
apples. Mr. Anderson requested that the Tidewater information be provided.
Mr. Anderson concurred with Mr. Neil about phasing the increases because the flat rate increase, together
with the property tax increases, would be upsetting to seniors in particular. Mr. Slavin stated that it was
reckless to hint that they were being reckless in paying for needed improvements to an infrastructure system.
Mr. Short stated that the financial model is dynamic and very, very detailed and they would be able to
provide a phase in over three or five years. Mr. Anderson stated that he would like to see how it would work
and noted that he definitely believes that they need to pay for the infrastructure. The only question he had
was what is the best way to achieve that and he was not sure that an immediate flat rate increase is the best
way, particularly with the tax increases.
The motion to recommend authorizing the City Manager to bring forward the revised rates to City
Council for approval in January 2020, as recommended by staff, was unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, seconded by Mrs. Haass and
unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Councilman Slavin presiding in the
absence of Chairman Lindell.
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Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Authorization to Purchase - Replacement of 1997 Pierce Rescue
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis for Authorization to Purchase -
Replacement of 1997 Pierce Rescue.
Mr. Slavin asked if the City only buys Pierce trucks. Responding, Fire Chief Ronald Rhodes advised that
bids were sent to Pierce, E-One, and Seagrave and Pierce was the only company that returned a bid.
Recalling a previous purchase, Mr. Slavin asked if it was because the specifications that were issued were
only for a Pierce truck. Chief Rhodes responded that the specifications were generic with just minimum
classifications. Mr. Slavin recalled that when they received only one bidder previously, it was because the
specific items on the truck were only manufactured by Pierce. Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Mitchell
concurred and noted that they also had a bid protest as a result of that.
Chief Rhodes advised that anyone could have bid this truck. He noted that they did request compartments
to be a certain size to fit certain equipment. Responding to Mr. Slavin, Chief Rhodes speculated that it may
be because Robbins Hose Company is a Pierce house. Mayor Christiansen stated that Dover’s equipment
is standardized and that this was a legitimate bid and the other companies chose not to bid.
Responding to Mr. Polce, Chief Rhodes stated that the old Pierce Rescue would be put out on bid for sale
and the revenues from the sale would go toward new hose air packs and equipping the truck.
Mr. Polce requested further information about the financing. Mrs. Mitchell advised that the City will issue
a letter of request for quotes from the local banks for interest rates and they will select the lowest rate to
finance the truck.
Mr. Taylor asked if there was really a need for a $755,000 truck right now, especially with the proposed
water rate increase and a tax rate increase. Chief Rhodes advised that the last new piece of apparatus they
bought was in 2011 and their fleet is getting very old. He noted that they were on a 15-year replacement plan
and the equipment is going on 20 years old. Chief Rhodes stated that his maintenance costs to keep the fleet
running was approximately $90,000 and is probably over $100,000 now. Chief Rhodes explained that they
are moving away from specialized equipment and eventually they will be able to decrease their fleet.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of the purchase of the 2020 Pierce Rescue/Pumper, as
recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil.
Mr. Contant, noting the 15-year replacement plan, asked what the life expectancy of this truck was.
Chief Rhodes advised that most of their apparatus is 15 to 20 years old and they are at almost 1,200 fire calls
to date for this year.
Mr. Slavin asked if the City ever asks for a best and final offer from any of the bidders. Responding,
Mrs. Mitchell advised that they do not because it is usually sealed bids. Mr. Slavin requested a review of
the purchasing policy in the future.
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The motion to recommend approval of the purchase of the 2020 Pierce Rescue/Pumper, as
recommended by Staff, was unanimously carried.
Mr. Slavin suggested looking at how equipment purchases are presented in the budget documents, noting
that citing the dollar amounts budgeted next to the specific equipment tips the City’s hand to bidders. He
thought that there may be a way to do it where they can maintain transparency without showing exactly what
they are willing to pay for each piece of equipment in advance.
Amendment to Kent Economic Partnership Service Agreement
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis for the Amendment to the Kent
Economic Partnership Service Agreement.
Staff recommended amending the current agreement to amend Article V. Duration and Extension to provide
for an annual renewal with the approval of each fiscal year’s budget.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of Staff's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Shevock and
carried with Mr. Anderson abstaining.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting,
seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 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 8:00 p.m.
Timothy A. Slavin
Acting Chair
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Presentation entitled “Saint Francis EMS 6 Month Report to City Council - Dover
Division”
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ATTACHMENT #1
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 10/29/2019
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Healthcare
Saint Francis EMS
6 Month Report to City Council
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Executive Summary
• Saint Francis awarded Dover EMS contract in January 2019
• April 1st the official start date of new EMS service in Dover
• 75 days to order 2 new ambulances and take delivery of them
before the April 1st start date
• Held a job fair in January to hire 25 EMT’s from the Dover area
• Held the 1st Saint Francis EMS Academy which started in February
• Ongoing training, other agency collaboration and community
outreach
• Monthly meetings with the Emergency Manager, City manager and
the asst. City Manager
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Dover EMS Academy
• Conducted a Job Fair at the Little
Creek Fire Co..
• 25 applicants were selected
• EMT’s were put through a 5 week
EMS Academy
• EMT’s then completed a Field
Training Evaluation
• A graduation was held for the new
Saint Francis EMS Dover Division
EMT’s
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Dover EMS Academy
Candidates received an additional 180 hours (base EMT course is 120
hours) in instruction by the Education Division which consists of
Paramedics and Senior FTO’s. They also receive NAEMT Certifications in
EMS Safety, Prehospital Trauma Life Support and Tactical Combat
Causality Care.
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Above and Beyond
RFP #19-0001CM (amended) requested two (2) 24/7 BLS units, seven (7) days a
week. St. Francis Healthcare EMS has provided two (2) 24/7 BLS units as well as a
12 hour “power unit” from the hours of 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. This increase in
manpower has greatly reduced the dependency on outside agencies to cover run
volume. This means the citizens of Dover are getting faster service in their time of
need.
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Run Data
Time Frame Total Call for service Outside Agency Dispatches Outside Agency Transports
Apr 2018 - Sep 2018 4,236 986 599
Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 5,244 310 145
Same six month time period saw in increase of 8% total run volume
Outside Agency Dispatches went from 23.2% to 5.9%. A reduction of 17.3%
Outside Transports went from 14.2% to 2.7%. A reduction of 11.7%
D63 (spare BLS truck) was stood up by
Administrative Staff on 69 occasions
over the last six months, thus reducing
the dependency on outside agencies.
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Delaware General Assembly
Response Time Compliance
(Baseline is meeting 90% compliance)
100
95
90
85
80
75
97.4 96.7 97.8 96.1 97.2 97.2
70
65
60
55
50
April May June July August September
•Actual % I 97.4 + 96.7 97.8 96.1 97.2 97.2
The data set numbers noted above represent the average percentage
of calls dispatched to this unit where the responding unit arrived on
scene within the allotted response time limits. This is an average of all
EMD Acuity Levels. ©2018 Trinity Health 7
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Run Time Compliance Breakdown by EMD
1800
1564 1549
1600
1370
1400 1323 1354 1280
1200
960 918
1000
Total by EMD
800
Within Response Time
600
400
200 75 72
40 40
0
"A" EMD "B" EMD "C" EMD "D" EMD "E" EMD "O" EMD
Response Time Criteria
Alpha Within 18 Minutes 90% of the Time
Bravo Within 12 Minutes 90% of the Time
Charlie Within 12 Minutes 90% of the Time
Delta Within 10 Minutes 90% of the Time
Echo Within 10 Minutes 90% of the Time
Omega Within 18 Minutes 90% of the Time
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Run Time Compliance Breakdown by EMD
100
100
99.04
99
98
97 96.57
96
96 95.63
95 94.53
94
93
92
91
90
"A" EMD "B" EMD "C" EMD "D" EMD "E" EMD "O" EMD
Response Time Criteria
Alpha Within 18 Minutes 90% of the Time
Bravo Within 12 Minutes 90% of the Time
Charlie Within 12 Minutes 90% of the Time
Delta Within 10 Minutes 90% of the Time
Echo Within 10 Minutes 90% of the Time
Omega Within 18 Minutes 90% of the Time
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Agency Assistance
• Smyrna American Legion Ambulance – Covered for them after an infant CPR
• Dover Police – Active Shooter Training
• Dover Police – Volunteered units to assist in search for missing child
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Government
Interaction
Federal, State
and Local
EMS on the Hill
4th of July Fireworks Nat’l Night Out
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Education
Division STB Instruction for
State Legislators
PHTLS at State EMS
Conference
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Community Outreach
National Night Out Display
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Community Outreach
at National Night Out
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Community Outreach
at Dover High School
Block Party
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Community Outreach
EMS Standby at the Mayor’s Silver Lake Canoe Regatta
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Community
Outreach
Fourth of July Fireworks EMS Standby
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NASCAR
EMS
Standby
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Dover Air Force Base
Thunder Over Dover
EMS Standby
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Comicon
Event
EMS Standby
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Introducing
WILLOW
Willow is a specialty trained
Emotional Support dog who
can sense stress, sadness,
depression and fear in people.
Willow is part of our
Critical Incident Stress
Management Team.
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Always
On the
Job
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Agency Assistance
• Dover Fire Department EMS Training
• Fire Scene Rehabilitation
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Community Compassion
Chief Bundek responded to a call at the
Burlington Coat Factory for a seizure.
The 4 year old daughter was very upset
and did not want to leave her mother.
Chief Bundek assured the little girl that
she could ride in the ambulance with her
mother. The upset little girl told Chief
Bundek that her mother was bringing
her there to get a toy. Chief Bundek took
the little girl by the hand and bought her
a toy before they left.
The Saint Francis Way
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We look forward in partnership in
keeping our community safe.
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Monthly Report
September 2019
Office of City Assessor
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ASSESSOR’S REPORT
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Number of Deeds Stamped for
35
I
the Month of Sept. 2018/2019
32 35
I I Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of Sept. 2018/2019
$100 $79
$71
I
Thousands
30 24
25 19 $42
20 15 14 $50 $26
15
10
5
0
3 3 4
0 • 2018
• 2019
$0 -
$1 $0 $3 $0
• 2018
• 2019
First Time Buyer for the Month Sept. 2018/2019 Realty Property
of Sept. 2018/2019 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to
Recording
35 35
40
$8 $6 $6 $5
30 24 • Res. Non‐First
1•
I 1
Millions
19 $6 $3
Time Buyers $4 $2 $2 $0
20 $2 $0
• Res. First Time • 2018 $0
10 Buyers • 2019
0
2018 2019
Major Updates
July ‐ 19 Aug‐ 19 Sept ‐ 19
Assessment Change ‐$722,000 $2,886,200 $2,742,500
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
30 $5,089,200 $6,163,250 0.83 1.02
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ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
‐ All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into Fortis.
2020 Revaluation
‐ Tyler Technologies is reviewing the Income and Expense Reports for Commercial Properties, which
had been mailed out in September.
‐ The Assessor’s office is reviewing Data Mailers, which had been mailed out in September to all the
residential properties within the City of Dover.
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OCT 15, 2019 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
11:40 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-066.12-01-14.00 3 R10 17 MEDINAH CT 1 3 1983 1 2269 B+ AV 257,400 30-SEP-19 425,000
ED05-066.12-02-15.00 3 R10 212 PORTMARNOCK CT 1 5 2005 2 3381 A AV 379,100 13-SEP-19 419,000
ED05-067.14-02-53.00 2 R10 25 FOREST CREEK DR 1 13 1974 2 1273 C- AV 80,200 09-SEP-19 127,000
ED05-067.15-02-30.00 2 R10 227 N ANN AVE 1 16 1990 1 1578 C- AV 121,900 10-SEP-19 189,900
ED05-067.15-02-59.00 2 R10 123 ALONZO DR 1 16 1991 1 1580 C- AV 124,000 04-SEP-19 95,000
ED05-067.15-04-53.00 10 R10 872 SCHOOLHOUSE LN 1 16 1967 1 1914 C AV 160,100 30-SEP-19 188,500
ED05-067.16-02-32.00 10 R10 621 LAKEWOOD PL 1 14 1946 1 835 C AV 92,000 06-SEP-19 142,500
ED05-068.10-01-30.00 13 R10 830 MILLER DR 1 5 1969 2 2036 C+ AV 162,200 20-SEP-19 215,000
ED05-068.14-05-86.00- 101 R50 1001 WHITE OAK RD (CONDO) 1 20 1973 1 824 C- AV 36,900 27-SEP-19 45,000
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11:40 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
003
ED05-068.15-01-06.00 6 R10 365 ACORN LN 1 16 1993 1 2137 C AV 184,300 24-SEP-19 242,000
ED05-068.15-04-75.00 6 R10 289 TEA PARTY TRL 1 13 2014 2 1914 B- AV 153,500 13-SEP-19 187,500
ED05-068.17-01-04.00 8 R10 529 N STATE ST 1 1 1908 2 4406 A AV 361,200 16-SEP-19 300,000
ED05-068.17-01-30.00 8 R10 511 PENNSYLVANIA AVE EXT 1 6 1950 1 1911 C+ AV 197,100 10-SEP-19 245,000
ED05-068.17-03-71.00 8 R10 290 KINGS HWY 1 1 1927 2 2180 A- AV 198,500 04-SEP-19 215,000
ED05-068.18-02-20.00 7 R10 140 UPLAND AVE 1 14 1950 1 1358 C AV 122,500 09-SEP-19 173,000
ED05-068.18-02-85.00 7 R10 915 E DIVISION ST 1 14 1960 1 1468 C AV 140,800 27-SEP-19 125,000
ED05-068.18-05-27.00 7 R10 705 E DIVISION ST 1 14 1954 1 936 C AV 107,800 24-SEP-19 160,000
ED05-076.03-01-53.00 14 R10 155 E SHELDRAKE CIR 1 13 2006 2 1386 C+ AV 122,300 13-SEP-19 172,000
ED05-076.03-04-42.00 11 R10 332 GILLIBROOK LN 1 14 2008 1 1568 B+ AV 214,400 13-SEP-19 260,000
ED05-076.03-05-83.00 11 R10 6 WELLINGTON AVE 14 2016 1 3980 B+ AV 305,900 20-SEP-19 361,350
ED05-076.06-03-60.00 17 R10 243 GREEN BLADE DR 1 8 1983 2 1240 C+ AV 118,400 11-SEP-19 135,000
ED05-076.06-06-17.00 2 R10 124 HAMPTON DR 1 13 1985 2 1200 C- AV 89,200 06-SEP-19 125,000
ED05-076.08-05-14.00 9 R30 36 N NEW ST 3 1 1950 2 2548 C AV 152,000 17-SEP-19 203,000
ED05-076.09-03-12.00 14 R10 401 NORTHDOWN DR 1 2019 2 1902 C+ AV 204,800 09-SEP-19 252,500
ED05-076.09-03-24.00 14 R10 376 NORTHDOWN DR 14 2019 1 1410 C+ AV 190,500 19-SEP-19 240,000
ED05-076.13-05-05.00 14 R10 27 WESTOVER DR 1 5 2001 2 1986 C+ AV 173,200 12-SEP-19 122,000
ED05-077.07-07-19.00 6 R10 117 LADY BUG DR 1 13 2010 2 1836 B- AV 136,100 06-SEP-19 185,000
ED05-077.11-02-09.00 6 R10 532 CRAWFORD AVE 1 14 1967 1 1130 C AV 131,200 25-SEP-19 165,000
ED05-085.08-01-66.00 12 R10 165 CRESCENT DR 1 5 1978 2 2450 B AV 236,000 27-SEP-19 285,000
LC05-068.10-01-12.00 13 R10 439 EAST WIND DR 1 8 1994 2 1847 C+ AV 135,700 05-SEP-19 163,000
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CITY COUNJCIL
COM~UNJITY ENJHANJCEMENJT fUNJD
REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2019
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CITY COUNCIL - FY 19/20 Page 1 of 4
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2019 - NOVEMBER 13, 2019
100-10-12-99-000-53037
Current Balance - $18,904.00
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 to
enhancem ent funds to Convoy of Hope - Dover Janella
Tauchus and
email from
Cornelius
Murphy,
Calvary
Assem bly of
God dated
07/10/19
07/10/19 Polce Convoy of Hope - Councilm an Polce authorized the designation Em ail from $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $22,500.00
Dover of $1500.00 of his com m unity Tanner Polce
enhancem ent funds to Convoy of Hope - Dover to Janella
Tauchus and
email 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
email and
invoice from
Tina Bradbury
dated 07/22/19
11/13/19
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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 munity David
enhancem ent funds to Destiny Christian Church Anderson to
for their Book Bag and Supplies Giveaway the City Clerk's
for low incom e youth Office and
email 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 munity 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 Condom inium $100.00 of his com m unity enhancem ent funds Fred Neil to
Council, (PPPCC) to the Persim m on Park Place Condom inium Traci
Inc. Council, Inc. for their "Back to School event" McDowell and
a letter from
Ms. Joyce
Talley,
President of
PPPCC, Inc.
dated
08/02/2019
11/13/19
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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 Condom inium of $100.00 of his com m unity enhancem ent Scott Cole to
Council, (PPPCC) funds to the Persim m on Park Place Traci
Inc. Condom inium Council, Inc. for their "Back to McDowell and
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 munity David
Civic Organization, enhancem ent funds to DEMCO for their Back to Anderson to
Inc. (DEMCO) 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 to
Civic Organization, funds to DEMCO for their Back to School Block the Janella
Inc. (DEMCO) Party Tauchus and a
letter from Ms.
Leandra
Marshall, VP,
External
Relations and
Developm ent,
DEMCO dated
08/13/2019
08/30/19 Cole Actors Attic Councilm an Cole authorized the designation of Em ail from $100.00 $5,196.00 $19,804.00
$100.00 of his com m unity enhancem ent funds Scott Cole
to Actors Attic to pay for a bee m ascot costum e dated 08/29/19
for the Citizen Corp/DEMA Annual Fam ily and Kay Sass
Em ergency Preparedness Day (Mascot and invoice
Costum e to be used m ultiple tim es for annual from Actors
event) Attic dated
08/29/2019
11/13/19
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11/08/19 Sudler The Boulevard Line Councilm an Sudler authorized the desgination Em ail from $500.00 $5,696.00 $19,304.00
Entertainm ent of $500.00 of his com m unity enhancem ent Roy Sudler, Jr.
Restaurant funds to The Boulevard Live Entertainm ent dated
Resaurant's Feeding the Less Fortunate 11/08/2019
Thanksgiving Event to be used for travel, food, and letter from
and supples for the hom eless Mr. Charles
Boyer dated
11/05/2019
11/08/19 Taylor The Boulevard Line Councilm an Taylor authorized the Em ail from $400.00 $6,096.00 $18,904.00
Entertainm ent desgination of $ 400.00 of his com munity Ralph Taylor,
Restaurant enhancem ent funds to The Boulevard Live Jr. dated
Entertainm ent Resaurant's Feeding the Less 11/08/2019
Fortunate Thanksgiving Event to be used for and letter from
travel, food, and supples for the hom eless Mr. Charles
Boyer dated
11/05/2019
$6,096.00 $18,904.00
$6,096.00 $18,904.00
Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance
Amount
$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 $1,650.00 $850.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Cole $200.00 $2,300.00
$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 $500.00 $2,000.00
TOTAL $6,096.00 $18,904.00
11/13/19
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2019
Page 100
City of Dover
Cust omer Services Department
FY 2020 FY 2019
I Major Pr01ram Updates
Number of Customers Served
Sep 2019
21,YO,
Sep 20 18
W ,'lb~
Differenee
1,~'l/
Year-to-Dat e
/Y,101
Year-to-Date
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I
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Exccensions of Credit - Amoun, Ex,cended $ 169,3>4 $ 1 20,753 48,601 $ 435,056 $ 352,196
Balance Transfers $ 27,2 18 s 5 6,504 (29, 286) $ 119,237 $ 58,678
Utility Collections $ 2J,Ci08 $ 20,35G J , 2~J $ 109,285 $ 104,9 38
Miscellaneous Dillings $ 42,9 72 $ 1J4,G14 (9 1,G42) $ 399,G41 $ 1,110,984
I a>:es Levied $ %8,l~l $ !H b,l~l:I !>l,OU~ $ 1'1,l/1,ll:lb $ 1::l,0~/,188
l!illing Adj ustments $ - $ (/%) /1b $ (12,::101) $ (18,lb9)
To l al Tax<:•; C:ull1~c:l!~d $ 1??,?'lS s '\'l8,07? (?7S,777) s 1'.'l,41 S,4?R $ 1 ?, S? 1, SR'l
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Write Off Request $ 8 ,898 $ 33,842 (24,944) $ 105,896 $ 33,842
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Work Orders Processed
2,000
Finals * Initials * Check Reads * Verify Off * Medicals * Misc.
1,500
1,000
500
0
SEP-18 OCT-18 NOV-18 DEC-18 JAN-19 FEB-19 MAR-19 APR-19 MAY-19 JUN-19 JUL-19 AUG-19 SEP-19
Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep-
18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
• Series1 1,539 1,790
I I I I I I I I I I I l
1,614 1,432 1503 1,380 1,687 1,572 1,753 1,686 1,736 1,930 1,535
Payment Agreements / Extensions
700
600
500
400 ------------
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Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep-
18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Series1 465 570 395 527 541 510 446 479 457 408 507 631 597
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
Drive-Thru Over the Mail, Drop
Credit Cards Bank Drafts
Window Counter Box
• 2020 YTD 6,137 11,967 58,769 771 5,880
• 2019 YTD 6,024 13,039 56,599 733 5,481
Page 102
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
Dec 17 62,992 Services
Dec 17 108.57
Jan 18 67,204 Aug 17 8 1466 Aug 17 24
Jan 18 116.70
Feb 18 55,759 Sept 17 2 1094 Sept 17 31
Feb 18 106.55
Oct 17 5 2311 Oct 17 83
Mar 18 101.78 Mar 18 61,286
Nov 17 7 176 Nov 17 41
Apr 18 100.68 Apr 18 55,574 Dec 17 2 261 Dec 17 25
May 18 127.43 May 18 63,188 Jan 18 4 263 Jan 18 17
June 18 68,290 Feb 18 1 32 Feb 18 89
June 18 146.76
Mar 18 29 3635 Mar 18 52
July 18 160.51 July 18 78,686
Apr 18 6 521 Apr 18 48
Aug 18 165.16 Aug 18 82,843 May 18 5 301 May 18 46
Sep 18 160.41 Sep 18 70,142 June 18 9 315 June 18 18
Oct 18 61,417 July 18 3 972 July 18 34
Oct 18 134.70 Aug 18 4 87 Aug 18 81
Nov 18 102.85 Nov 18 57,164 Sep 18 5 1331 Sep 18 43
Dec 18 102.40 Dec 18 60,284 Oct 18 4 123 Oct 18 47
Jan 19 65,342 Nov 18 6 46 Nov 18 69
Jan 19 117.57
Dec 18 5 5 Dec 18 11
Feb 19 111.72 Feb 19 57,306
Jan 19 1 1 Jan 19 29
Mar 19 106.88 Mar 19 59,310 Feb 19 1 3 Feb 19 23
Apr 19 91.74 Apr 19 52,734 Mar 19 0 0 Mar 19 22
May 19 60,603 Apr 19 5 277 Apr 19 77
May 19 138.05
May 19 3 148 May 19 18
Jun 19 146.50 Jun 19 68,769
Jun 19 11 418 Jun 19 23
Jul 19 164.38 Jul 19 83,229 Jul 19 15 4066 Jul 19 8
Aug 19 163.55 Aug 19 78,519 Aug 19 9 335 Aug 19 16
Sep 19 67,274 Sep 19 5 225 Sep 19 15
Sep 19 150.74
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
30.67 48.34 43.97
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
5 29 43.8 Minutes 37.77 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES SEP 19 SEP 18 FY20 YTD
Tree Trimming 197 270 668
Number of Oil Releases 1 1 1
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 1 0
New Services 15 43 39
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Fleet & Facilities Mgnt. Monthly Report
SEPTEMBER 2019
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 43 Number of Tire Repairs: 10 Number of Road Repairs: 5
Other Work Orders: 67 Repair Hours: 240.2 Road Repair Hours: 5
Total Work Orders: 110 Fabrication Hours: 1.5 Misc. Hours: -25.7
PM Hours: 88.5
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 28
# Of PM’s: Completed: 43
Major Program Updates
SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER
MEASURE 2019 2018 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance -
Scheduled PM appointments 43 out of 28 29 out of 29
53.57 %
vs completed PM’s 153.57 % 100 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
17 out of 19 21 out of 21
completed within 5 days -10.53 %
84.47 % 100 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work
orders completed within 2 6 out of 6 4 out of 4
0%
days (Quantity and 100 % 100 %
Percentage)
Page 104
HUMAN RESOURCES
September 2019
Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar. April May June July Aug Sept Total
Category 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Caucasian* 293 289 286 285 289 290 294 292 295 297 297 297 299 n/a
Minorities* 80 82 81 80 80 80 80 80 78 78 77 75 78 n/a
Hired 10 3 1 1 6 3 5 2 3 4 1 2 8 49
Terminated/Resigned/ 3 6 5 3 2 1 1 4 2 3 2 3 4 39
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 0 2 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 15
Jobs Posted 2 18 2 4 7 4 3 1 11 2 3 3 31 91
Workers Comp. Injuries 4 1 3 2 4 2 5 2 5 1 3 2 1 35
Workers Comp. Hours 61 124 40 69 113 77 20 104 196 160 187 270 168.5 1589.5
*351 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 25 (4) Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 15 Library, 4 Police Department, 1 Central Services)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Position Hired: (6) Police Officers, MEOI -Wastewater, Service Center Clerk (PT)
Transferred/Promoted: Crew Leader Sanitation
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Assistant to the Director Council Affairs, Police Clerk II, Police Officer, PT Library Page
Positions on Terminal Leave: Custodian – October, Police Officer – February, (2) Police Officer – April
Recruitment Information (September)
Position Total Female Male Unkn Black White Asian/ Amer Two/ Unkn In Out Unkn *
Pacific Indian/ More Dover Dover
Island Alaskan
Native
I Planner I/II 3 1 2 - 1 1 1 - - - 2 1 -
Police Clerk I/II 37 4 32 1 9 11 - 1 - 1 14 22 1
Parking 22 16 6 - 7 11 1 1 1 1 16 6 -
Enforcement
Officer
*Resumes come from Indeed do not always list address
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept
Recruiting by Dept. 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Electric 7 8 8 8 6 6 6 7 7 6 6 6 7
Public Works 10 9 10 11 11 11 9 7 6 4 5 5 10
Police 0.5 2.5 2.5 3 4 4 2.5 4.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6 6
All Other Departments 10.5 12 12.5 11.5 6 7 8.5 7.5 6.5 7.5 7 7.5 16.5
Totals 29 31.5 33 33.5 27 27 26 26 25 23 23.5 24.5 39.5
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
Electric: Lineman 1st Class (2), Lineman 2nd class, Electric Meter Technician Crew Leader, Engineering Services Superintendent, Electrical Engineer,
Administrative Assistant- Electric
Public Works: (2) Civil Engineer, Motor Equipment Operator I (Wastewater), Motor Equipment Operator III – Sanitation, Motor Equipment Operator I -
Stormwater, Motor Equipment Operator II-PW Floater, Motor Equipment Operator II – Stormwater, Motor Equipment Operator III – Streets, Motor
Equipment Operator III – Stormwater, Sign/Street Painter
Police: (2) Cadet, Parking Enforcement Officer, Chief of Police, Police Clerk I, Police Clerk II (2)
All Other Departments: (2) Accountant II, Library Assistant (FT), (2) Librarian I (PT), Mechanic I, Planner I/II, Administrative Assistant – Mayor, , Assistant
to Director of Council Affairs, Inspector I – Building, Inspector I – Code Enforcement, Fire Dispatcher, Grant Writer, Human Resource Coordinator, Lead
Laborer – Parks and Recreation, Library Page (PT), Library Director, Fleet and Facilities Manager
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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 6.53
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 .57 .28 .54 1.92 1.36 .54
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 3.81
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 1.90
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 24
Service
Average Number of Full-time Employees 362 356 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 346
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
I
City Manager Office $18
Department
Customer Service $16
Electric T&D I $2
I
Grounds
Life Safety
Parks & Rec
-- $6
$7
$138
Police
Power Plant
Water/Wastwater
- $7
j I
I
I
$47
Total Cost (In thousands)
$119
Total: $360,000
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Service Requests Resolved
70 63 65
60 52 51 49
47 47 48 47 47
50 44 45
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• Completed
Programming Requests Completed
50
39 38 41 41
40 32 32 28 34 34
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• Completed
Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
35,000
30,000
25,000
Pages Viewed
20,000
30,971 28,996 29,209
27,006 26,784 25,808 27,603 26,691 25,888 26,691 28,293
24,783 24,901
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19
Noteworthy:
Tyler ERP Phase 2 (HR/Payroll) is in progress / Go live pushed to January - Maybe
Tyler ERP Phase 3 (Property Tax/General Billing) is live.
Tyler Phase 4 and Phase 5 start is on hold until Phase 1, 2, and 3 are complete.
Working on Windows 10 upgrades
Doing computer lifecycle replacements.
Secure Delaware Cyber Security Workshop
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September 2019
Monthly Report
Highlighted Special Events & Attendance:
DO}f[ER Becoming a Homeowner Program
Local Author: Yah Hughes
History Book Club: Music in American History
28
10
18
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Total Items Checked Out: 34,040 Programs: Offered Attended
E-books: 3,449
Adult 92 519
New Library Cards: 406 Teen 23 317
Children 33 753
Library Card Holders: 31,471 Job Center 26 376
Service Area
Population: 62,527
Passport
169
Library Visitors: 23,899 Services:
Income
$6,479.95
Received:
Meeting Rooms Usage: 507
Computer Users: 4,382
Wireless Users: 1,632
Items Loaned to/Received
from Other Libraries: 9,301
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Parks & Recreation
September 2019 Monthly Report
Parks & RecreaƟon Highlights
Master Planning for Dover Park. Staff has been moving forward with plans to install a por on of the mul ‐use trail within the
park. The trail will connect the exis ng trail then proceed along the western edge of the park southward towards the back of
the park area. We successfully hosted a FREE tennis clinic on September 28 in Dover Park. Twenty eight youth picked up a
racquet for this fun filled volleying experience. Having the tennis courts refurbished made this ac vity possible.
SchuƩe Park Master Plan. The Innova ve Readiness Training grant was submi ed for accomplishing the goal of increased
athle c field space. Staff is planning to meet with DNREC gran ng officials regarding the 2017 ORPT Grant award for park
ameni es.
Car Show. We got the engine started with our Bike & Truck show! Registra on numbers revealed 59 cars/trucks and 2
motorcycles as entries in the inaugural show. Many of those in a endance expressed their apprecia on to us for hos ng the
event and many posi ve comments were received about our park and facili es. Staff is looking to drive this program into
more shows with a Jeep Show and possibly an an que fire truck show in the 2020 calendar year.
Veterans Stand Down. Schu e Park once again hosted the Veterans Standdown event. This is an opportunity for our
Delaware veterans to receive health screenings and services, along with other necessary assistance such as paying bills,
housing, clothing and more. We are proud of our veterans and glad they chose Schu e Park for their 2019 event.
Bicycle/Pedestrian SubcommiƩee ‐ They did not meet in September, will meet again on October 1, 2019.
Silver Lake Commission ‐ Mee ng on September 11, the group discussed park police calls to the Silver Lake park area, hos ng a
clean up day in the Spring, possibly ed to another canoe/kayaking event. The Commission supported the ORPT applica on to
create a kayak launch area, addi onal playground equipment and poten al volleyball court. Chair Arndt will be dra ing a le er
of support to William Miller of DNREC in support of the submi ed grant. They are scheduled to meet again on December 11.
Bike, Car & Truck Show
September 2019 - John W. PiƩs
Pitts RecreaƟon
Recreation Center
SEPT 19 FYTD 20 SEPT 18 FYTD 19
Leagues 1,183 2,074 1,064 1,835
General Recrea on 108 517 48 380
Mee ngs, Rentals,
2,126 3,168 2,803 3,947
Events
Recreation Revenue Breakdown
FY19
-
• leJ.iues • l1'1('K
September (indoor/outdoor) League
• Park Rental'i/Permcti
Trips Programming ParƟcipant Count
• 'touth Connec.llons
• Youth Lonnec:boru./C.W ParƟci-
AcƟvity pants
Spectators LocaƟon
September 2019 FY20 September 2018 FY19 Youth Soccer 1684 2402 Schu e Park
General Recrea on 1,418.00 General Recrea on $581.00
For Her Basketball 96 106 Pi s Rec. Center
Leagues 5,412.00 Trips $360.00
Park Rentals/Permits 480.00 Adult Volleyball 192 63 Pi s Rec. Center
Leagues $3,765.00
Trips 600.00 Building & Field Rentals $1,050.00 HS Cross Country 167 109 Schu e Park
Youth Connec ons 1,432.00 Youth Connec ons/CSW 727.00 MS Cross Country 42 37 Schu e Park
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September 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
[879/(879+38)]*100 [4,323/(4,323+160)]*100 -0.57%
need when it’s needed.
95.86% 96.43 %
[issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100
Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the
material stocked is the material being 0.65 Turnovers per 0.76 Turnovers per -0.11 Turnovers per
used. (2018-2019 Goal 1 per year) year year year
WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS
BID REQUESTING
COMMODITY TERM STATUS as of October 1, 2019
NUMBER DEPARTMENT
Columbia Avenue Water Main One
20-0001PW Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 9/3/19.
Replacement Time
FY20 Inflow & Infiltration One
20-0002PW Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 9/19/19.
Project Time
Bid opening Scheduled for October 3, 2019 @ 2:00
Wire and Cable Term Contract 1-2019CS One Year Procurement
pm
Rescue-Pumper for Fire One Bid opening Scheduled for October 16, 2019 @
20-0003FD Fire Department
Department Time 2:00 pm
Elevated Water Storage Tank Ten RFP opening Scheduled for October 17, 2019 @
20-0004PW Public Works
Maintenance Years 2:00 pm
Bid opening scheduled for October 22, 2019 @
Lighting Term Contract 4-2019CS One Year Procurement
2:00 pm
Elevator Modernization at One Facilities Bid opening scheduled for October 24, 2019 @
20-0005FM
Weyandt Hall Time Management 2:00 pm
FUEL USE FY 2020 TO DATE FY 2019 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS)
Unleaded: 36,395.2 gallons 34,652.7 gallons Electric: $ 542,026.43 281 Line Items
Diesel: 19,284.5 gallons 18,264.3 gallons Water: $ 14,178.38 33 Line Items
Dollars Spent: $104,524.62 $119,159.13 General: $ 33,372.44 95 Line Items
Total: $ 589,577.25 409 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: $136,369.23 $177,225.89 Electric: $178,467.74 $272,176.61
Water: $25,314.38 $39,020.90 Water: $35,745.25 $40,006.85
Wastewater: $166.82 N/A Wastewater: $786.37 N/A
General: $42,444.25 $34,741.44 General: $30,939.45 $29,490.92
Total: $204,294.68 $250,988.23 *Total: $268,491.73 $352,159.00
Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services
FY2020 FY2019 FY 2020 TO DATE FY2019 TO DATE
Total Dollar Value: $1,888,131.57 $2,054,096.01 $41,514.92 $36,197.60
Total Line Items: 1,182 1,292
* Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER).
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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 Eden Hill Medical Center
Clearview Meadows Leander Lakes
Nottingham Meadows Eden Hill Commercial Center
Patriot Village Blue Hen Apartments
Tall Pines Lidl’s Grocery Store
The Arbors MRMS Building
Eden Hill Capital Station
Dunkin Donuts
90 Saulsbury Road
SANITATION
Monthly Total Refuse Sanitation Hours
(Tons)
600 528 514
1000.00 490
500 418
800.00
382 361
600.00 400
305
400.00
300
200.00
0.00 200
Sept 18
Oct 18
Nov 18
100
Dec 18
Jan 19
Feb 19
March 19
April 19
May 19
June 19
July 19 0
Aug 19
Sept 19 0
Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash Yard Waste
Collection Collection Collection
• Bulk • Rear Loaders • Automated • SEPT 19 • SEPT 18
Sanitation SEPTEMBER 19 FYTD 20 SEPTEMBER 18 FYTD 19
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 199 600 186 630
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,029 3,418 1,080 3,491
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 44 123 22 126
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 3 30 46
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 30 70 42 180
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CURBSIDE RECYCLING STATS MONTHLY TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
CANS COLLECTED ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
September 2019 20,392 9,734 251,660 12.34
STREETS & STORMWATER
Streets & Stormwater SEPTEMBER 19 FYTD 20 SEPTEMBER 18 FYTD 19
Signed Installed 8 26 0 21
Signs Repaired 5 33 28 57
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 218 390 0 243
New Post Installed 2 12 5 18
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 2 12 1 11
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 11 44 1 49
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (LF) 0 1,215 2 230
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 0 7 1 9
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 7 67 0 0
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 6 81 0 0
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 3 13 8 28
Concrete Work (Hrs) 62 104 46 161
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 15 22 9 21
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 0 0 0
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 0 6 3 10
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,750 5,363 1,439 4,590
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 142 383 128 283
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 0 0 16 16
Leaf Collection (Miles) 0 0 6 6
GROUNDS
Work Orders
Total Work Orders = 8 General = 1 Arborist = 7
Arborist Crew September 2019 September 2018
Trees Trimmed 61 42
Trees Removed 8 11
Stumps Removed 23 0
Trees Planted 0 0
Root Pruning 7 52
Arborist Crew
- Tree crews worked on trimming street trees.
- Repaired 3 strands of lights across Loockerman Street
- Removed trees from the water at Richardson Park.
Beautification Crew
- Weeded flower beds.
- Watered baskets every other day.
- Planted mums in 5 locations.
- Watered Arbor Day trees.
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Mowing Crew
- Continued mowing routes at per the schedule.
- Sharpened blades and serviced mowers on day where mowing couldn’t be performed.
- Assisted tree crew with tree work.
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.
- 231 trash cans collected.
- Provided 20 cans for Amish Bike Tour.
- Provided 24 cans for Farmers Market.
Miscellaneous
- Bush hogged Schutte Park.
- Bush hogged Electric Admin. training yard.
- 4 employees attended chain saw safety class at Southern States in Milford.
- Sprayed sidewalks and fence lines.
- Completed 3 yard repairs.
- 5 Employees worked Saturday 9/21/19 cleaning up at the State St. Bridge
- Sprayed and removed vegetation from Mirror Lake area.
- Assisted Sanitation 2 days on the bulk truck.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Planning & Inspections Completed the updates to the Current Land Use layer. Hours reflect work
throughout the week.
Planning & Inspections Modified a template map for the Dover Comp Plan. Created over 20 diverse maps
throughout September.
Planning & Inspections Met with Planners and made modifications to Comp Plan maps.
Public Works Moved new BMP feature class into SDE. Made some field name changes and
established relationship to maintenance table.
Public Works Put new lidar data and 2019 aerials on the server from Dover AFB.
Public Works Added fence and shed waivers to the parcel layer.
Public Works Created a Proposed Street Sweeping Times and Trash Zones App.
Public Works Created two CAF maps, one of Clearview Meadows Road Dedication and the other of
the Columbia Ave Water Main Replacement.
Public Works Bi-Monthly Recycling Update
Public Works Created the first 5 flushing maps for Fall 2019.
Public Works Created flushing maps for the first week of flushing.
Public Works Updated the Energy Lane water GIS layers.
Public Works Monthly Recycling Update
Public Works Updated the Parcels, Rentals, and Active AHIs layers for the month.
Public Works Created six 8.5"x11" MISS Utility Maps for two Ticket requests.
Public Works Created a map of the Proposed Street Sweeping changes. Printed one copy at
30"x40".
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates SEPTEMBER 19 SEPTEMBER 18 DIFF FY20 YTD FY19 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 0 0 0
Water Quality Complaints 4 12 -8 31 17
Plan Review Completed Within 30 days of
Submission 1 5 -4 10 20
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WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task SEPTEMBER 19 SEPTEMBER 18 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 5,596,100 5,893,967 557,111,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 17 19 18
Water Mains Repaired 1 1 1
Water Service Lines Repaired 2 2 5
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 0 1
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 0 1 2
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 130,777 42,861 232,669
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 120 0 3,283
Sewer Manholes Cleaned 607 219 1,104
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,839 1,839 1,839
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 13,590 13,458 13,590
Aug 18 Sept 18 Oct 18 Nov 18 Dec 18 Jan 19 Feb 19
Total Water Prod. 199,107,000 176,819,000 173,728,000 140,751,000 138,024,000 134,672,000 130,000,000
Billed Consumpt. 166,399,000 186,664,000 155,467,000 140,980,000 125,169,000 126,033,000 124,038,000
Total Flow To County 138,711,000 156,820,000 200,523,000 179,740,000 219,743,000 176,479,000 172,258,000
Billed Discharge 115,562,000 115,713,000 105,157,000 104,335,000 97,541,000 97,698,000 100,579,000
March 19 April 19 May 19 June 19 July 19 Aug 19 Sept 19
Total Water Prod. 160,520,000 144,473,000 163,697,000 171,112,000 192,330,000 196,988,000 167,793,000
Billed Consumpt. 125,349,000 136,797,000 141,380,000 138,786,000 160,762,000 186,715,000 175,315,000
Total Flow To County 184,046,000 190,226,000 150,963,000 147,233,000 166,639,000 116,853,000 109,001,000
Billed Discharge 90,349,000 100,603,000 102,534,000 104,048,000 108,772,000 118,878,000 111,495,000
WATER & WASTEWATER FLOW DATA
250, (XX),000
200,(XX),000
150, (XX),000
100,(XX),000
50,000, (XX)
0
Aug-18 Sep-18 0ct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Ma r-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19
- Total Wa te r Production - Bill ed Consumption - Total Flow to County - Bill ed Discharge
1. In general, Billed Consumption should be less than Water Production due to system water losses (fire hydrant use, breaks, etc.).
2. In general, Billed Discharge will be less than Flow to County due to system inflow & infiltration occurrences.
3. Water Production and Flow to County directly match readings taken from the 1st of the month to the end of the month for the month
reported. Due to meter reading routes, readings are made throughout the month and billed within 3 days. As such, Billed Consumption
and Billed Discharge components can be up to 30 days behind Water Production and Flow to County readings.
4. Oct 18 through Apr 19 Total Flow to County higher than Total Water Production due to #2 above (higher than average rainfall during these
months).
5. Sep 18 and Sep 19 Billed Consumption higher than Total Water Production due to #3 above in conjunction with high demand in Aug 18 and
Aug 19, respectively.
6. Aug 19 Billed Consumption increase over Aug 18 Billed Consumption primarily due to increase in water usage by Garrison Energy Center.
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
SEPTEMBER 2019
Planning & Inspections Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention
Dover continues to see steady growth in housing, retail, health
care and general business categories. September commercial
construction permit values were in excess of $1,243,000 bring-
ing the year-to-date total to just under $4,530,000. A total of 122
permits for all types of work were issued in September including
a tenant fit-out in the Dover Mall and on Horsepond Road.
Residences at 938 Shank Road, 210 W. Division Street and 316
W. Division Street were demolished, while a property at 320 W.
Division Street is undergoing renovation with a November 8th
deadline for completion.
Completion of the Comprehensive Plan remains a top priority
with release of the Staff Draft for internal review on August 14.
Planning Staff is working toward submission of a completed
Draft to the State for PLUS Review by October 1, 2019.
Planning & Inspection supervisory staff are participating in Su-
pervisory Training during the months of September and October.
Those involved are David Hugg, Dawn Melson-Williams, Jason
Osika, Tim Taraila and Kristen Mullaney.
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
132 Greentree Drive
( Delaware Center for Distance
J. Adult learning, Inc.
138 Greentree Drive
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
30 N. Dupont Highway Suite 1 in Capital Sta on
148 John Hunn Brown Rd, Remodel of Target
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
730 Horsepond Road
II
8 Barrington Way, Chestnut Grove Farms
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Planning & Inspections
Revenue
FY2020 Actual
Revenue Stream FY2020 Budget (YTD) September % of Budget
Business License $1,470,000 $ 1,345,027 94%
Manufactured Home License $19,000 $ 11,623 69%
Building Permits $600,000 $ 60,246 12%
Cert. of Occupancy $16,000 $ 2,950 19%
Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 950 4%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 28 0%
Plumbing/Heating/Air $115,000 $ 19,672 16%
Rental Inspection Fee $437,000 $ 2,522 1%
Miscellaneous $25,000 $ 7,780 26%
Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $ 17,190 22%
Code Enforcement Fines $35,000 $ 3,925 12%
Vacant Building Reg. $250,000 $ 18,125 10%
Total P&I Revenue $3,076,000 $ 1,490,038 52%
30-Sep-19
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
Several members of the Department are participating in the Supervisory Training series
which runs for 8 weeks in September and October. Participants include: David Hugg
(Planning Director), Dawn Melson-Williams (Principal Planner), Jason Osika (Fire Marshal),
Tim Taraila, (Code Enforcement Supervisor), and Kristen Mullaney (Licensing & Permitting
Supervisor).
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity
permits (Building Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. For Sep-
tember 2019, Planning Staff was involved with review of 58 Permits and 5 Certificates of Oc-
cupancy permits. This results in a 2019 calendar year-to-date total of 670 Permits and Certifi-
cates of Occupancy (2018 calendar year-to-date total of 852 Permits and COs compared to
860 for 2017). Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental Dwell-
ing 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.
2019 Comprehensive Plan
The Planning Office continues the writing 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. Following the distribution of Staff DRAFT #1 of the 2019 Comprehen-
sive Plan for internal review by Planning Staff and Department Heads, the tasks have focused
on completing text edits and formatting of the document. Planning Staff is preparing for sub-
mission of the Plan for PLUS (Preliminary Land Use Services) review (Deadline October 1,
2019). The Project Team also continues to work with the Department of Public Works GIS
Staff on final drafts of the map series for the Plan.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Construction activity continues in the Village of Cannon Mill PND, within the Down-
town Development District area, and on other several lots in other areas of the City.
Certificates of Occupancy were issued to the following: one (1) Townhouse unit in Chest-
nut Grove Farms and one (1) one-family detached dwelling unit Citywide.
Building Permits were issued for a tenant fit-out in the Dover Mall; a tenant fit-out for a
manufacturing use at 883 Horsepond Road; and for other renovation projects.
The Temporary Certificates of Occupancy were issued for The Grande: Clubhouse PND
-SCHO at 90 Saulsbury Road (C-16-04 Revised) and for a renovation project at the
DelDOT campus. A Certificate of Occupancy was issued for a renovation project at Blue
Hen Corporate Center.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on September 16, 2019. The next Planning Commission
meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2019. The following applications were considered:
S-19-19 Delaware Solid Waste Authority Administration Building at 601 & 801 Energy
Lane – The Planning Commission granted conditional approval of the Site Develop-
ment Plan and Lot Consolidation Plan Application to construct a two-story 23,487 SF
office building with associated site improvements including the waiver for the partial
elimination of curbing and the alternative design standard rear setback requirement as
well as the approval of the Performance Standards Review Application and the DAC
comments The subject properties to be combined total 7.3343 +/- acres and are located
north side of Energy Lane east of Bay Road.
S-19-20 Delaware State Police Building Update at Bay Road Commercial: 560 and
600 Bay Road – The Planning Commission granted conditional approval of the Revi-
sion to Site Development Plan S-17-20. The Plan Revision replaces the two buildings
previously proposed as a 70,646 SF grocery store and a 17,664 SF multi-tenant retail
building on the west side of the site with the construction of a one-story 62,667 SF of-
fice building and associated site improvements. to include the two waivers: the Arterial
Street Buffer that was previously approved and the Tree Mitigation Plan that was re-
quested as part of this application and a continued conversation around the parking
change and moving that parking change to the Advisory Comments but also encourag-
ing the applicant to continue to work cooperatively with Staff The subject properties
total 12.9366 +/- acres and are located on the southwest side of Bay Road.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment met on September 18, 2019 . The next Board of Adjustment
meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2019. The following application was considered:
Applicant #V-19-07—Property at 805 and 815 Forest Street— The Board of Adjust-
ment moved to continue the postponed application V-19-07. At the request of the ap-
plicant the application was also postponed at the August 21, 2019 Meeting of the
Board of Adjustment. The Public Hearing remains open. At the Request of the Appli-
cant, Application V-19-07 will remain postponed as they are evaluating their proposed
project for potential revisions.
Applicant #V-19-08 —Property at 731 and 801 West Division Street—The Board of
Adjustment moved to grant the variance from the requirements of the Zoning Ordi-
nance, Article 3 §27.66 pertaining to the maximum number of stories and height in the
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone); Article 3 § 27.63 (c)(ii) pertaining to the required 12-
foot wide landscape buffer required in between building and the parking lot and drive
areas; Article 3 §27.67 pertaining to open space and landscaping requirements in the
COZ-1; and from Article 6 §5.3 pertaining to supplementary parking regulations for
multiple dwellings. They are requesting these variances because they plan to construct
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a multiple-dwelling unit structure (apartments) to contain twelve (12) units that will be
three (3) stories and thirty-nine (39) feet in height along with associated site improve-
ments.
Applicant #V-19-09—Property at 203-1209 Walker Road (1205 Walker Road) of MJ
Stone, Inc. The Board of Adjustment moved to grant the variance from the requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance, Article 4 §4.1 pertaining to the maximum height in the R-8 (One-
family Residence) Zone. They are requesting this variance because the 150-foot-high ex-
isting radio tower with 3-foot antenna was previously considered legal non-conforming,
but the recent alterations have increased the height of the structure by 11 feet (150-foot-
high existing radio tower with 14-foot antenna). This site was recently the subject of a
Conditional Use Plan Application C-19-04 to permit a Place of Public Assembly (Church)
in an existing building at the rear of the property; it received conditional approval on July
15, 2019 from the Planning Commission.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission met on September 19, 2019. The next Historic District
Commission meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2019. The Commission heard for consul-
tation Fence Permit Application #19-1218 for 2 Kings Highway NE regarding the issuance of
the Architectural Review Certificate . The Permit consists of removal of the existing fence
and review of the new fence materials & format, brick piers and the pergola.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY18 Projects
Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers
who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. Two (2) families have purchased
homes, one family is under contract, and one family is mortgage ready.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. This project is under-
way.
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.
Emergency home repairs have been completed for three (3) families.
SEPT 2019 (FY20) TOTAL FOR FY20
New Home Permits Issued 3 3
Value of Commercial Projects $1,243,700.00 $4,528,870.00
Downtown Incen ves (Fees $1742.00 $2594.00
Waived)
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Code Enforcement Activity—September 2019
Case Type # cases cur- # cases % staff ini ated % staff ini ated
rent month YTD (July current month YTD
2019 to
June 2020)
No valid Rental Permit 0 11 0% 100%
No valid Building Permit 5 16 60% 68%
Tall grass and weeds 71 197 82% 78%
Unregistered vehicle 6 14 83% 71%
Abandoned vehicle 2 13 100% 38%
Annual Housing Inspec on 45 136 82% 73%
Property Maintenance – 21 96 38% 37%
Exterior
Electric Termina on 0 5 0% 80%
Dover Code of Ordinances 32 112 75% 47%
Zoning 5 11 80% 81%
Total Cases Opened 187 611
Total # of Inspec ons For 491
Month
Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
938 Shank Road—Building was demolished by City hired contactor.
210 W. Division Street—Building was demolished by owner.
316 W. Division Street—Building was partially demolished by the owner, City hired con-
tractor completed demolition and clean-up.
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. The owner has obtained
a renovation permit and work is on-going. Owner continues to work on the building. A
deadline of November 8th was given to complete.
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
September Aug 2018—
2019– June
Current 2020 September 2018 June 2019
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued Sept (2019) Sept (2018)
FY 20 FYTD 20 FY19 FYTD 19
Administra ve Permit
0 5 7 13
Building Addi on/Renova on Permits 32 94 15 96
Building Permits
17 45 27 74
Demoli on Permits
1 9 2 8
Fence Permits 15 44 15 37
Fire Preven on Permits 4 24 9 25
Mechanical Permits
22 84 68 162
Plumbing Permits
21 76 30 186
Sign Permits 8 34 25 49
Swimming Pool Permits
2 3 1 4
Subtotal 418 654
Business Licenses 133 1810 135 1808
Merchant Licenses
24 318 26 312
Contractor Licenses
117 1004 106 1005
Subtotal 3132 3125
Lodging House Licenses
0 1 0 0
Public Occupancy
20 50 14 38
Rental Dwelling 11 52 10 50
Subtotal 103 88
Manufactured Homes
57 228 53 241
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspec ons SEPT (2019) SEPT (2018)
FY 20 FYTD 20 FY19 FYTD 19
Building (Inspec ons/CBI/Site Mee ngs)
135 474 793 1448
Plumbing/Mechanical
109 361 550 1495
Cer ficate of Occupancy 10 33 17 54
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated three (3)
incidents during the month of September to in-
clude a large fire loss at 60 Heritage Dr.
Staff has started mercantile annual fire and life
safety inspections.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 39 65 42
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 62 154 183
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 15 59 106
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 6 19 31
Meetings & Walk Through 14 50 51
Fire Plan Review & DAC 15 37 36
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental N/A 5 totaling $138,000 6 totaling $25,750
Undetermined 3 totaling $115,000 7 totaling $396,000 1 totaling $80,000
Incendiary N/A N/A 4 totaling $600
Arrest Made with DPD 0 0 1
Investigation Time 6 hours 26 hours 25 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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PLEASE NOTE - THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE IN.fORMATION
ON THE OPERATING FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT.
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Finance Department Monthly Report September 2019
CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
SEPTEMBER 2019
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY19 YTD FY20 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 1,862 1,966
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 45,741,422 $ 51,695,293
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 7 7
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 2,765 2,777
Number of Pension Checks Issued 770 768
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 1,375,604 $ 1,389,013
L_____---------'---_II
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 1,684 1,549
Number of EFT Vouchers 700 720
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 20,563,856 $ 19,397,773
L _ _ _ __
FY19 YTD Wages FY20 YTD Wages
$38,888 $107,337 $10,176 $22,918
$67,473
$130,452 $161,578
$76,621
$152,186
$162,143
$476,997 $559,067
$430,284
$565,364
$4,554,948 $4,846,671
• 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
Personal • Other • Comp Time
Other
• Comp Time
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Finance Department Monthly Report September 2019
City of Dover
General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2019)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes $ 16,121,700 $ 16,121,700 $ 14,827,361 92%
Program Revenues 10,570,600 10,570,600 3,005,294 28%
Utility Transfers 11,000,000 11,000,000 2,750,010 25%
Grants 688,500 688,500 - 0%
Interfund Services 5,749,900 5,749,900 2,883,069 50%
All Other 1 933,000 933,000 135,861 15%
$ 45,063,700 $ 45,063,700 $ 23,601,595 52%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
2 $ 28,694,900 $ 28,694,900 $ 4,561,921 16%
Program Expenditures
Interfund Services 10,312,700 10,362,700 2,005,199 19%
Debt Service 500,000 500,000 116,826 23%
Post Retirement Benefits 1,894,900 1,894,900 473,730 25%
Pension Fund Contributions 964,600 964,600 146,250 15%
Capital Project Transfers 3,261,600 3,261,600 815,400 25%
All Other 3 1,235,000 1,235,800 255,403 21%
$ 46,863,700 $ 46,914,500 $ 8,374,729 18%
1
Includes Franchise Fees, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sale of Assets,
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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Finance Department Monthly Report September 2019
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
I
Program Revenues
I -
Utility Transfers Grants
I ••-
Interfund Services All Other 1
• Budget • Revised 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
$-
• Budget • Revised Budget • Actual
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Water Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (October 2019)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 5,530,800 $ 5,530,800 $ 1,701,477 31%
Impact Fees 570,000 570,000 94,564 17%
Rents 410,200 410,200 11,782 3%
Miscellaneous 1 33,000 33,000 18,430 56%
$ 6,544,000 $ 6,544,000 $ 1,826,253 28%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,090,700 $ 3,090,700 $ 489,025 16%
Interfund Services 1,067,800 1,067,800 521,618 49%
Debt Service 760,000 760,000 169,747 22%
Post Retirement Benefits 113,200 113,200 28,190 25%
Capital Project Transfers 1,500,000 1,500,000 375,000 25%
Electric I&E Transfer 149,000 149,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 500,000 500,000 125,010 25%
All Other 2 14,000 14,000 5,540 40%
$ 7,194,700 $ 7,194,700 $ 1,714,129 24%
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
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous 1
• Budget • Revised 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 Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric I&E Transfer General Fund All Other 2
Benefits Transfers Transfer
• Budget • Revised Budget • Actual
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Wastewater Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (October 2019)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 8,763,600 $ 8,763,600 $ 2,369,994 27%
Impact Fees 480,000 480,000 87,293 18%
Miscellaneous 1 33,200 33,200 4,649 14%
$ 9,276,800 $ 9,276,800 $ 2,461,936 27%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 1,349,000 $ 1,349,000 $ 216,401 16%
Kent County Treatment Fee 5,101,900 5,101,900 1,142,891 22%
Interfund Services 769,200 769,200 417,878 54%
Debt Service 672,500 672,500 65,665 10%
Post Retirement Benefits 113,100 113,100 28,390 25%
Capital Project Transfers 900,000 900,000 225,000 25%
Electric I&E Transfer 149,000 149,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 500,000 500,000 125,010 25%
All Other 2 29,000 29,000 2,033 7%
$ 9,583,700 $ 9,583,700 $ 2,223,267 23%
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
Budget • Revised Budget •
-
Miscellaneous 1
Actual
Wastewater Expenses
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Program
Expenses
Kent County
Treatment Fee
Interfund
Services
Debt Service Post Retirement
Benefits
Capital Project
Transfers
Electric I&E
Transfer
.__
General Fund
Transfer
- - -
All Other 2
• Budget • Revised Budget • Actual
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Electric Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2019)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 84,008,400 $ 84,008,400 $ 24,457,681 29%
Distribution of Earnings (2,873,800) (2,873,800) (854,381) 30%
All Other 1 960,400 960,400 824,583 86%
$ 82,095,000 $ 82,095,000 $ 24,427,882 30%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 47,785,900 $ 47,785,900 $ 10,715,158 22%
Electric Operating Div. Exp. 7,046,200 7,046,200 1,052,610 15%
Interfund Services 3,912,900 3,912,900 1,943,574 50%
Debt Service 1,379,500 1,379,500 350,301 25%
Post Retirement Benefits 721,400 721,400 180,360 25%
Capital Project Transfers 6,816,000 6,816,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 10,000,000 10,000,000 2,499,990 25%
Depreciation Reserve 5,000,000 5,000,000 - 0%
All Other 2 2,053,500 2,053,500 498,640 24%
$ 84,715,400 $ 84,715,400 $ 17,240,633 20%
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 Budget Rev. Budget Actual
Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 752,307 752,307 224,559
Sales per MWh $106.09 $106.09 $103.49
Purchased/Generated MWh 785,072- 785,072- 229,982-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $60.87 $60.87 $46.59
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Electric Fund - Revenues
Millions
$(10)
Budget
Revised Budget
Actual I
--$- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90
• 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
Power Supply & Interfund Post Retirement Capital Project General Fund Depreciation
Operating Div. Debt Service All Other 2
Generation Services Benefits Transfers Transfer Reserve
Exp.
• 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
• Revised 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 $10,715,158 1,052,610 1,943,574 350,301 180,360 - 2,499,990 - 498,640
• Budget • Revised Budget • Actual
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City of Dover
Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2019)
Budget Revised Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 432,600 $ 432,600 $ 67,206 16%
Council 157,700 157,700 26,704 17% Mayor
I
Tax Assessor 398,200 398,200 50,389 13% Human Resources
I
Fire 763,700 763,700 148,759 19% Customer Services
I
Grounds 1,269,500 1,269,500 216,697 17% Fleet Maintenance
Library 1,779,800 1,779,800 303,584 17% I
Procurement & Inventory
Recreation 1,156,600 1,156,600 204,085 18% I
Engineering
Life Safety 381,500 381,500 33,406 9% I
Code Enforcement 680,200 680,200 112,771 17% Facilities Management
I
Planning 570,400 570,400 90,120 16% Pub. Services Administration
I
Public Inspections 644,700 644,700 93,634 15% Finance
I
Police 17,183,900 17,183,900 2,728,850 16% Information Technology
Police Extra Duty 665,100 665,100 60,498 9% I
City Manager
Streets 810,600 806,400 156,761 19%
Stormwater
Sanitation 2,432,400 2,432,400 519,817 21%
Sanitation
I
Stormwater 859,000 863,200 18,293 2%
I
City Manager 1,007,900 1,007,900 134,896 13% Streets
Information Technology 747,000 747,000 293,232 39% Police Extra Duty
Finance 935,800 935,800 176,342 19% Police
I
Pub. Services Administration 802,300 802,300 116,731 15% I
Public Inspections
Facilities Management 655,700 655,700 123,823 19% I
Planning
Engineering 368,800 368,800 40,955 11% I
Procurement & Inventory 684,400 684,400 114,973 17% Code Enforcement
Fleet Maintenance 1,051,200 1,051,200 185,402 18% Life Safety
Customer Services 1,067,500 1,067,500 184,674 17% Recreation
I
- -
Human Resources 524,200 574,200 67,255 12% Library
I
Mayor 226,900 226,900 24,666 11% I
Grounds
$ 38,257,600 $ 38,307,600 $ 6,294,522 16% i i I
Fire
I
Tax Assessor
I
Council
i I I
City Clerk
i
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
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Utilities Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (September 2019)
Water Divison Expenses
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 371,400 $ 371,400 $ 25,589 7%
Water Department 638,400 638,400 104,135 16%
Water Treatment Plant 2,080,900 2,080,900 359,300 17%
$ 3,090,700 $ 3,090,700 $ 489,025 16%
Wastewater Divison Expenses
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 195,100 $ 195,100 $ 26,963 14%
Wastewater Department 1,153,900 1,153,900 189,437 16%
$ 1,349,000 $ 1,349,000 $ 216,401 16%
Electric Division Expenses
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 3,802,800 $ 3,802,800 $ 616,685 16%
Electrical Engineering 1,372,900 1,372,900 182,470 13%
Administration 615,500 615,500 74,423 12%
Meter Reading 401,900 401,900 71,310 18%
Systems Operations 853,100 853,100 107,722 13%
$ 7,046,200 $ 7,046,200 $ 1,052,610 15%
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Water Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Wastewater Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
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Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (October 2019)
General Fund Budget Actual %
Fire $ 281,100 $ 19,418 6.9%
Recreation 476,000 15,153 3.2%
Life Safety 48,900 - 0.0%
Code Enforcement 37,200 - 0.0%
Inspections 18,600 - 0.0%
Police 753,900 - 0.0%
Streets 1,266,500 22,072 1.7%
Sanitation 287,200 - 0.0%
Grounds 128,400 - 0.0%
Stormwater 365,000 - 0.0%
Information Technology 45,600 - 0.0%
Facilities Management 784,000 567 0.1%
Purchasing 390,000 - 0.0%
Fleet Maintenance 21,600 - 0.0%
Transfer to Parkland Reserve - 15,000 0.0%
General Fund Capital Projects $ 4,904,000 $ 72,210 1.5%
Water Fund
Water $ 960,400 $ 15,525 1.6%
Water Treatment Plant 559,700 - 0.0%
Water Fund Capital Projects $ 1,520,100 $ 15,525 1.0%
Wastewater Fund
Wastewater 2,302,600 36,939 1.6%
Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 2,302,600 $ 36,939 1.6%
Electric Fund
Electric Generation $ 115,000 $ 68,241 59.3%
Transmission/Distribution 1,255,000 184,556 14.7%
Electrical Engineering 3,293,000 67,376 2.0%
ERP System 488,000 990 0.2%
Electric Administration 1,643,200 - 0.0%
Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 6,816,000 $ 321,163 4.7%
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 15,542,700 $ 445,837 2.9%
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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
$-
• Budget • Actual
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
$-
Budget Actual
• General Fund Capital Projects • Water Fund Capital Projects • Wastewater Fund • Electric Fund Capital Projects
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MONTHLY REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2019
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Date Range: From 09/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
Incident Run Log Fixed Property:
Dover Fire Department Company: All Companies
Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
09/01/2019 30046 2019-000915 12:50 631 S STATE ST Water problem, other 0.0
09/01/2019 30046 2019-000916 16:21 7 ANCHOR LA Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
09/01/2019 30046 2019-000917 18:56 630 HAMPTON HILL DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0.4
09/01/2019 30046 2019-000918 19:46 WALNUT SHADE RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
09/02/2019 30046 2019-000919 01:23 S GOVERNORS Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.7
09/02/2019 30046 2019-000920 11:12 2229 SHARON HILL RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
09/02/2019 30046 2019-000921 12:38 1704 E LEBANON RD Good intent call, other 0.4
09/02/2019 30046 2019-000922 14:13 506 WESTWOOD DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
09/02/2019 30046 2019-000923 19:17 1570 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.5
09/02/2019 30046 2019-000924 23:53 605 BAY RD System malfunction, other 0.4
09/03/2019 30046 2019-000925 01:20 371 MAIN ST Cover assignment, standby, moveup 3.0
09/03/2019 30046 2019-000926 12:21 1760 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
09/03/2019 30046 2019-000927 14:07 1 DOVER HIGH DRIVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
09/03/2019 30046 2019-000928 17:06 44 COURTSIDE DR B Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
09/03/2019 30046 2019-000929 21:37 650 BAY RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
09/04/2019 30046 2019-000930 02:49 1200 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.5
09/04/2019 30046 2019-000931 11:33 BAY RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
09/04/2019 30046 2019-000932 18:55 1127 S DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
09/04/2019 30046 2019-000933 23:32 300 HIAWATHA LANE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
09/05/2019 30046 2019-000934 08:58 1200 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
09/05/2019 30046 2019-000935 09:05 1525 MCKEE RD Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.2
09/05/2019 30046 2019-000936 09:17 54 RUNWAY LA Good intent call, other 0.3
09/05/2019 30046 2019-000937 09:37 848 WOODCREST DR BLDG A Good intent call, other 0.6
09/05/2019 30046 2019-000938 20:09 405 COUNTRY DR False alarm or false call, other 1.0
09/06/2019 30046 2019-000939 00:05 150 CECIL ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 1.1
09/06/2019 30046 2019-000940 03:17 21 S LITTLE CREEK RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
09/06/2019 30046 2019-000941 22:23 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
09/06/2019 30046 2019-000942 22:23 821 BOGGS DR Good intent call, other 0.5
09/06/2019 30046 2019-000943 23:40 1289 WALKER RD BUILD C 0.7
09/07/2019 30046 2019-000944 00:50 724 MILLER DR Water or steam leak 1.1
09/07/2019 30046 2019-000945 11:38 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.4
09/07/2019 30046 2019-000946 13:54 1200 N DUPONT HWY Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.6
09/07/2019 30046 2019-000947 16:08 1200 WHITEOAK RD Good intent call, other 0.3
09/07/2019 30046 2019-000948 20:44 120 HAMAN DR Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.6
09/08/2019 30046 2019-000949 12:32 10 FAIRWAY LAKES DR R Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.3
09/08/2019 30046 2019-000950 14:50 771 CHESTNUT GROVE RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
09/08/2019 30046 2019-000951 20:45 101 BABB DR Good intent call, other 0.3
09/09/2019 30046 2019-000952 11:42 150 CECIL ST Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.4
09/09/2019 30046 2019-000953 14:51 591 S DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
09/09/2019 30046 2019-000954 20:45 E DIVISION STREET Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 3.0
09/09/2019 30046 2019-000955 20:51 WYOMING AVE & MONROE TERR Power line down 0.5
09/10/2019 30046 2019-000956 08:36 690 ARTIS DR Public service assistance, other 0.8
09/10/2019 30046 2019-000957 15:40 SHARON HILL RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.9
09/10/2019 30046 2019-000958 15:57 362 BLUECOAT ST False alarm or false call, other 0.6
09/10/2019 30046 2019-000959 19:09 1426 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
09/10/2019 30046 2019-000960 19:57 110 SPRINGFIELD WAY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
09/11/2019 30046 2019-000961 14:54 210 BEISER BLVD Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.4
09/12/2019 30046 2019-000962 19:16 COURT ST Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.3
09/12/2019 30046 2019-000963 19:17 SR 1 & EXIT 93 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.6
09/12/2019 30046 2019-000964 19:55 SR 1 & EXIT 93 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.0
09/12/2019 30046 2019-000965 22:17 1570 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.5
09/13/2019 30046 2019-000966 00:22 45 S STATE ST False alarm or false call, other 0.4
09/13/2019 30046 2019-000967 05:47 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.4
09/13/2019 30046 2019-000968 19:45 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 4 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
09/14/2019 30046 2019-000969 11:10 35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA False alarm or false call, other 0.1
09/14/2019 30046 2019-000970 20:04 237 PINE ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
09/15/2019 30046 2019-000971 04:48 453 COUNTRY DR Hazardous condition, other 1.0
09/15/2019 30046 2019-000972 07:37 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG F False alarm or false call, other 0.2
09/15/2019 30046 2019-000973 13:37 1365 N DUPONT HWY Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.4
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
09/15/2019 30046 2019-000974 15:03 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
09/16/2019 30046 2019-000975 04:15 224 BRADLEY RD Passenger vehicle fire 1.6
09/16/2019 30046 2019-000976 15:16 1261 S FARMVIEW DR Public service 0.9
09/16/2019 30046 2019-000977 15:26 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
09/16/2019 30046 2019-000978 19:35 41 FAIRWAYS LAKE DR Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.6
09/16/2019 30046 2019-000979 19:39 1373 ROSE VALLEY SCHOOL RD Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 1.0
09/16/2019 30046 2019-000980 22:21 46 S NEW ST Outside rubbish fire, other 0.3
09/18/2019 30046 2019-000981 16:05 1200 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3
09/18/2019 30046 2019-000982 16:44 1453 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
09/19/2019 30046 2019-000983 15:53 125 SWEETGUM DR False alarm or false call, other 0.4
09/19/2019 30046 2019-000984 18:33 SR1 SR1 AND DIVISION ST/N LITTLE EXIT Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
09/19/2019 30046 2019-000985 20:31 171 WESTMINSTER DR Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
09/20/2019 30046 2019-000986 04:48 21 N STATE ST Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
09/20/2019 30046 2019-000987 14:35 426 S NEW ST Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
09/20/2019 30046 2019-000988 14:58 125 GREENTREE DR 1 Lock-in (if lock out , use 511 ) 0.3
09/20/2019 30046 2019-000989 16:34 129 S BRADFORD ST Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.2
09/20/2019 30046 2019-000990 18:24 1289 WALKER RD BUILD E Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.3
09/20/2019 30046 2019-000991 19:02 28 PATRIOT DR Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.3
09/20/2019 30046 2019-000992 21:40 148 JOHN HUNN BROWN RD Animal problem 0.2
09/20/2019 30046 2019-000993 22:55 435 ASHLAND AVE 0.4
09/21/2019 30046 2019-000994 11:23 414 FEDERAL ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.4
09/21/2019 30046 2019-000995 16:07 10 LEE CIR 0.5
09/21/2019 30046 2019-000996 17:03 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.3
09/21/2019 30046 2019-000997 17:21 150 CECIL ST False alarm or false call, other 0.2
09/21/2019 30046 2019-000998 17:36 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.5
09/21/2019 30046 2019-000999 19:20 STATE ROUTE 1 Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
09/21/2019 30046 2019-001000 19:30 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
09/22/2019 30046 2019-001001 01:36 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
09/22/2019 30046 2019-001002 02:57 411 S QUEEN ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
09/22/2019 30046 2019-001003 08:13 311 WINDING CREEK RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
09/22/2019 30046 2019-001004 12:15 320 RAYMOND ST Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.4
09/22/2019 30046 2019-001005 15:30 150 CECIL ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
09/22/2019 30046 2019-001006 15:52 N DUPONT HWY 0.5
09/22/2019 30046 2019-001007 20:25 N DUPONT HWY Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.6
09/22/2019 30046 2019-001008 23:29 30 S AMERICAN AVE Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.7
09/23/2019 30046 2019-001009 09:15 1362 S GOVERNORS AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
09/23/2019 30046 2019-001010 09:55 2898 ARTHURSVILLE RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
09/23/2019 30046 2019-001011 18:58 39 PAR HAVEN DR E 0.2
09/24/2019 30046 2019-001012 12:24 311 WINDING CREEK RD False alarm or false call, other 0.3
09/24/2019 30046 2019-001013 12:41 801 N DUPONT HWY Hazardous condition, other 0.4
09/24/2019 30046 2019-001014 14:42 51 WEBBS LN R Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.4
09/24/2019 30046 2019-001015 19:42 889 NAULT RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.8
09/24/2019 30046 2019-001016 20:28 107 LEXINGTON PL Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
09/24/2019 30046 2019-001017 20:54 1570 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
09/25/2019 30046 2019-001018 08:23 800 BAY RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
09/25/2019 30046 2019-001019 09:52 311 WINDING CREEK RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
09/25/2019 30046 2019-001020 11:01 1074 S STATE ST Good intent call, other 0.7
09/25/2019 30046 2019-001021 11:54 5 MCBRY CT Cooking fire, confined to container 0.7
09/25/2019 30046 2019-001022 13:32 60 HERITAGE DR Building fire 1.4
09/25/2019 30046 2019-001023 15:17 300 BANNING ST Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.4
09/25/2019 30046 2019-001024 18:11 66 LAUREL DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
09/25/2019 30046 2019-001025 20:04 300 WASHINGTON ST Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.3
09/26/2019 30046 2019-001026 10:06 1665 KENTON RD 0.6
09/26/2019 30046 2019-001027 17:30 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG F Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
09/26/2019 30046 2019-001028 18:25 725 HORSEPOND RD Assist invalid 0.3
09/26/2019 30046 2019-001029 22:31 1200 N DUPONT HWY Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.7
09/27/2019 30046 2019-001030 09:04 WEST NORTH STREET Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.2
09/27/2019 30046 2019-001031 12:38 179 CARNOUSTIE RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.7
09/27/2019 30046 2019-001032 12:58 121 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.3
09/27/2019 30046 2019-001033 21:01 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG F Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
09/28/2019 30046 2019-001034 14:34 416 SUSSEX AVE Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
09/28/2019 30046 2019-001035 17:25 148 THAMES DR Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.4
09/28/2019 30046 2019-001036 20:59 1200 N DUPONTY HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.2
Date: 11/14/2019 Page: 2 Time:10:42
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
09/28/2019 30046 2019-001037 22:00 103 S GOVERNORS AVE Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.0
09/28/2019 30046 2019-001038 23:01 1131 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
09/29/2019 30046 2019-001039 01:56 RT 10 OVERPASS & SR1 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
09/29/2019 30046 2019-001040 07:26 1706 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
09/29/2019 30046 2019-001041 23:10 35 FIELDSTONE CT 0.4
09/30/2019 30046 2019-001042 13:54 631 RIDGELY ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
09/30/2019 30046 2019-001043 17:49 401 E WIND DR Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.6
09/30/2019 30046 2019-001044 18:33 100 LONG ISLAND CT Good intent call, other 0.4
Total Number of Incidents: 130
Total Length of Incidents: 61.5 Hours
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3:18 PM Robbins Hose Company # 1, Inc.
10/12/19 Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
Accrual Basis July through September 2019
Jul - Sep 19 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Personnel & Office Expenses
201 · Contract Employee 10,503.28 37,000.00 -26,496.72 28.4%
203 · Office Supplies 163.11 1,000.00 -836.89 16.3%
204 · Training & Travel Expenses 1.940.00 12,000.00 -10,060.00 16.2%
Total Personnel & Office Expenses 12,606.39 50,000.00 -37,393.61 25.2%
Repairs & Maintenance
101 · Equipment Repairs 40,895.71 135,000.00 -94,104.29 30.3%
102 · Fuel 5,022.26 13,500.00 -8,477.74 37.2%
103 · Medical Supplies 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.0%
104 · Other Equipment Repairs 500.00 1,500.00 -1,000.00 33.3%
105 · Radio Repairs 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.0%
106 · Program Expenses 9,008.40 35,000.00 -25,991.60 25.7%
107 · Small Tools 751.46 2,000.00 -1,248.54 37.6%
Total Repairs & Maintenance 56,177.83 189,000.00 -132,822.17 29.7%
Uniforms
301 · Safety & Security Material 262.68 500.00 -237.32 52.5%
302 · Firefighting Gear 9,377.65 29,000.00 -19,622 .35 32.3%
303 · Officer Uniforms & Misc. Eq ... 0.00 2,000.00 -2,000.00 0.0%
304 · Dispatchers Uniforms 107.90 1,500.00 -1,392.10 7.2%
Total Uniforms 9,748.23 33,000.00 -23,251.77 29.5%
Utilities
401 · Building Maintenance Supp... 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.0%
402 · Electric 15,300.66 37,500.00 -22,199 .34 40.8%
403 · Natural Gas 625.50 12,000.00 -11,374.50 5.2%
404 · Telephone 1,518.92 7,500.00 -5,981.08 20.3%
405 · Water/Sewer 480.22 2,000.00 -1,519.78 24.0%
Total Utilities 17,925.30 59,500.00 -41,574.70 30.1%
Total Expense 96,457.75 331,500.00 -235,042.25 29.1%
Net Ordinary Income -96,457.75 -331,500.00 235,042.25 29.1%
Net Income -96,457.75 -331,500.00 235,042.25 29.1%
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3:19 PM Robbins Hose Company # 1, Inc.
10/12/19 Profit & Loss
Accrual Basis September 2019
Sep 19
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Personnel & Office Expenses
201 · Contract Employee 2,928.08
203 · Office Supplies 28.53
204 · Training & Travel Expen .. . 425.00
Total Personnel & Office Expen .. . 3,381.61
Repairs & Maintenance
101 · Equipment Repairs 12,327.13
102 · Fuel 1,337.38
106 · Program Expenses 214.32
107 · Small Tools 23.96
Total Repairs & Maintenance 13,902.79
Uniforms
301 · Safety & Security Material 148.50
302 · Firefighting Gear 9,377.65
Total Uniforms 9,526.15
Utilities
402 · Electric 4,055.82
403 · Natural Gas 238.87
404 · Telephone 360.92
405 · Water/Sewer 132.88
Total Utilities 4,788.49
Total Expense 31,599.04
Net Ordinary Income -31,599.04
Net Income -31,599.04
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Timothy Stump 400 South Queen Street
Acting Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
November 24, 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
September 2019:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through September 30, 2019 numbered 31,228 this is a decrease of
1,730 complaints over the same period last year.
34,000 33,065 32,958
32,011
32,000 31,228
30,000 29,006
28,000
26,000
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
10 9
8
8 6
II
6 5
4 4
4
2
0
•
II
Burglary
Cases
0
Reported in
11 Robbery
September •
0
Cases
0
Cleared In
0
Rape
0
September
--
•
1
Cases
1
Homicide
0
Cleared from
Sudden Death
Previous Months
0
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DRUGS, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME (DVOC) AND STREET CRIMES SECTION SEIZURES
Along with the drug seizures below, the units also recovered 2.4 grams/doses of miscellaneous other
drugs during the month of September.
1.50 1.201
1.00
0.50 0.00 0 0 0
0.00
Marijuana Cocaine Ecstasy (Doses) Prescription Pills Heroin
(Doses)
• GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
2
1 1
1
0
0 0
CI
0
I 0 0
DVOC/STREET CRIMES
I 0
PATROL
0 0 0
SEU
0
• HANDGUN • RIFLE • SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING
COMMUNITY POLICING CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 3
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0 CADETS CONTACTS
ASSIST OTHER 110 PARKING 23
WARRANTS ON FILE 0 SMOKING 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 1 OPEN CONTAINER 14
PARKING DCO’S 3 LOUD NOISE 0
LOUD MUSIC 0 OTHER DCO’s 24
MISCELLANEOUS DCO’S 0 PROPERTY CHECKS 56
PARKING COMPLAINTS 3 BUSINESS CONTACTS 99
PEDDLER 0 LIBRARY CHECKS 90
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 91 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 40
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 0 SPECIAL EVENTS 6
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 0 TOTAL CONTACTS 352
BIKE PATROL 0
PROPERTY CHECKS 81
WARNINGS 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 292
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STREET CRIMES
STREET CRIMES
ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI'S 0
ASSIST OTHER 2
WARRANTS ON FILE 1
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 41
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 1
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 0
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 0
CURFEW CHECKS 70
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS 0
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 46
WARNINGS 10
FUGITIVES 3
DCO'S 3
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 177
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 7,087 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is an increase of 403
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
14,000
12,607
12,000
9,782
10,000 8,874
8,000 6,684 7,087
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through September 30, 2019, the Dover Police investigated 1,431 traffic crashes, an increase of 113
crashes investigated during the same period last year.
1,450 1,431
1,412
1,400
1,360
1,350
1,315 1,318
1,300
1,250
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
911 Center
During the month of September, the Dover Police Department handled 7,580 calls, a decrease of 20 calls
received during the same period last year.
12,000
10,000 9,779
8,764 8,733
8,000 7,600 7,580
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
• 2015 •2016
• 2017
•2018
•2019
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CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through September 30, 2019, we issued 3,952 city ordinance summons, a decrease of 126 summonses for
the same period last year.
6,000 5,369
4,742 4,529
5,000 3,952
3,826
4,000
11 I 11 I• I.
2,755 2,833
3,000 2,423
1,816
2,000 1,427
1,000
0
: I
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
ISSUED 4,742 5,369 4,529 3,826 3,952
PAID 2,755 2,833 2,423 1,816 1,427
SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/SEPTEMBER
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 0
TIER 2 9 837 33 1
TIER 3 10 1,430 30 1
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
210 214
200
150
98 99
100
50
0
AUGUST SEPTEMBER
• TIER 2 210 214
• TIER 3 98 99
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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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CITY OF DOVER City Council Meeting
Nov 25, 2019
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2020
1 of 2
QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT
As of September 30, 2019
25.0% PRELIMINARY
FY20 YTD % BUDGET FY19 FY18
GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Property Taxes $ 14,071,700 $ 14,096,500 100.2% $ 12,923,000 $ 12,714,400
2 Payment In Lieu of Taxes 525,000 521,300 99.3% 525,000 350,700
3 Transfer from Electric Fund 10,000,000 2,500,000 25.0% 10,000,000 10,000,000
4 Intrafund Service Receipts Electric 3,912,900 1,943,600 49.7% 3,437,400 3,539,600
5 Transfer from Transfer Tax Fund 1,525,000 209,500 13.7% 1,638,500 2,023,100
6 Business Licenses 1,470,000 1,339,000 91.1% 1,437,500 1,473,300
7 Intrafund Service Receipts Water 1,067,800 521,600 49.5% 849,600 1,672,900
8 Intrafund Service Receipts Wastewater 769,200 417,900 55.0% 849,600 -
9 Sanitation Fees 3,076,600 771,900 25.1% 3,068,400 3,133,400
10 Permits & Other Licenses 1,724,000 141,600 8.2% 1,472,100 2,255,300
11 Transfer from Municipal Street Aid Fund 665,300 - 0.0% 806,300 666,100
12 Fines & Police Revenue 577,400 194,400 33.7% Q1 fees not yet received 571,500 613,100
13 Police Extra Duty Fees 520,100 52,500 10.1% 579,900 517,800
14 Transfer from Police Grant Funds 145,000 - 0.0% 58,600 123,100
15 Court of Chancery Fees 1,475,000 271,600 18.4% 1,588,100 1,496,500
16 Transfer from Water/Wastewater Fund 1,000,000 250,000 25.0% 1,000,000 900,000
17 Transfer from Civil Traffic Penalties Fund 532,900 91,900 17.2% Q1 fees not all yet received 449,400 508,000
18 Library Revenues & County Reciprocal Pymt 384,800 35,700 9.3% 410,200 392,100
19 Franchise Fees 645,000 78,700 12.2% 634,300 656,300
20 General Fund Grant Receipts 543,500 - 0.0% 626,600 584,800
21 Recreation Revenue 144,500 32,500 22.5% 141,400 137,900
22 Other Miscellaneous Receipts 168,000 23,500 14.0% 162,400 181,200
23 Interest Income 120,000 37,700 31.4% 327,600 202,000
TOTALS $ 45,063,700 $ 23,531,400 52.2% $ 43,557,400 $ 44,141,600
Final Budget $ 43,867,700 $ 42,974,800
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CITY OF DOVER City Council Meeting
Nov 25, 2019
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2020
2 of 2
QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT
As of September 30, 2019
25.0% PRELIMINARY
FY20 YTD % BUDGET FY19 FY18
WATER FUND BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Water Fees $ 5,530,800 $ 1,701,500 30.8% $ 5,682,000 $ 5,584,500
2 Water Impact Fees 570,000 94,600 16.6% 753,200 1,069,700
3 Water Tank Space Leasing 410,200 11,800 2.9% 399,800 390,600
4 Interest Income 10,000 14,700 147.0% 34,100 19,300
5 Other Miscellaneous Revenues 23,000 3,800 16.5% 2,400 22,900
TOTALS $ 6,544,000 $ 1,826,400 27.9% $ 6,871,500 $ 7,087,000
Final Budget $ 6,505,600 $ 6,573,200
25.0% PRELIMINARY
FY20 YTD % BUDGET FY19 FY18
WASTEWATER FUND BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Wastewater Fees 3,654,700 999,300 27.3% 3,720,800 3,612,200
2 Wastewater Adjustment Fees - County Trtmt 3,267,000 867,300 26.5% 2,902,900 2,813,900
3 Groundwater Inflow Adjustment 1,841,900 503,500 27.3% 1,858,200 1,800,200
4 Wastewater Impact Fees 480,000 87,300 18.2% 688,100 962,700
5 Interest Income 10,000 1,600 16.0% 21,300 19,300
6 Other Miscellaneous Revenues 23,200 3,000 12.9% 10,300 22,900
TOTALS $ 9,276,800 $ 2,462,000 26.5% $ 9,201,600 $ 9,231,200
Final Budget $ 9,261,300 $ 8,865,800
25.0% PRELIMINARY
FY20 YTD % BUDGET FY19 FY18
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Sales to Customers $ 82,686,400 $ 24,093,600 29.1% $ 80,706,700 $ 81,494,300
2 Distribution of Earnings (2,873,800) (854,400) 29.7% (2,839,700) (6,337,100)
3 Utility Tax 1,322,000 364,100 27.5% 1,270,300 1,255,100
4 Miscellaneous Revenue 765,400 485,100 63.4% 1,281,300 780,000
5 Interest Income 195,000 78,100 40.1% 295,000 218,700
TOTALS $ 82,095,000 $ 24,166,500 29.4% $ 80,713,600 $ 77,411,000
Final Budget $ 84,881,800 $ 75,697,500
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Memorandum
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Donna Mitchell, City Manager
Date: October 31, 2019
Subject: Semi-Annual Inspection – Robbins Hose Company
In accordance with Section 46-43 of the City Code, the City Manager performed the required semi-annual
inspection of the Dover Fire Department on Thursday, October 31, 2019 with Chief Ron Rhodes. This
inspection was held at Robbins Hose Station No. 2. The station continues to be maintained in accordance
with best practices as is the fire apparatus and equipment. The day of inspection Station No. 2 was in
pristine condition except for the upstairs meeting rooms, bathrooms and showers as explained below.
The FY20 Capital Improvement Plan included $107,800 for attic fan installation, roof replacement,
HVAC improvements, repairs to sheetrock tape, ceiling tile replacements, and painting. The
condensation problem on the second floor is the cause of the current condition of the upstairs meeting
rooms and bathrooms. Chief Rhodes reported the HVAC project, attic fan installation, and roof
replacement were completed on the date of my visit, except for the electrical to the attic fans. The Central
Services Director has contacted the City’s electrical contractor to assist DFD with the electric work on the
attic fans. The Central Services Director will schedule the sheetrock and painting work as time permits
between other projects such as Weyandt Hall and City Hall.
We continue to have challenges with the Dispatch operations due to vacancies, turnover in Relief Fire
Dispatchers, and scheduling conflicts of the Relief Dispatchers. One full-time position is currently vacant.
In the FY20 Budget we increased the hourly rate for Relief Dispatchers in effort to retain a consistent
group of part-time staff.
Apparatus maintenance has been another challenge this fiscal year. The increase in this fiscal year’s
annual appropriation of $28,500 has helped DFD cover these unexpected expenses. Approved budget is
attached.
Once again, everyone was extremely helpful with the inspection. Please feel free to contact me if
you have any questions or concerns.
cc: Ron Rhodes, Fire Chief
Carter Knotts, Fire Chief’s Assistant
Mike Hamlett, Central Services Director
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• DOVER'S VOL. FIRE DEPI'.
Since 1882
Traci. A. McDowell,
City Clerk's Office
NOV O5 20i9 November 4 th 2019
OFFICE Of nrr: CrTY CLE!>.,~
During the November 4 t h 2019 Company meeting 2 nd round Nominations were held . Upon the closing of
the Nomination the following are elected 2020 Line Officer of the Dover Fire Department.
Listed below are the Elected 2020 Line Officers for the Dover Fire Department Robbins Hose Company
No .1:
• Chief:
0 Ronald Rhodes
• Deputy Chief:
0 Michael O'Connor, Jr.
• 1 st Asst. Chief:
0 Cole Enright
• 2 nd Asst. Chief:
0 Benjamin Smetana
• 3 rd Asst. Chief:
0 David Carey
• 4 th Asst. Chief:
0 Chris Jacobs
• pt Fire Line Capt.:
o Mike Nitsch
• 2 nd Fire Line Capt.:
o Deana Simmons
___::--->
)
Respectfully submitted: [ _ / __ ..--------·
Secretary Robbins Hose Company No. 1 2019