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Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
December 9, 2019 - 7:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
Open Forum - 15 Minutes Prior to Official Meeting (7:15 p.m.)
The “Open Forum” segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share their
questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing on the
agenda as a public hearing is prohibited during the Open Forum as an opportunity will be provided
during consideration of that item. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Council is
prohibited from taking action since they are not in official session; however, they may schedule such
items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future.
Invocation by Bishop Thomas Holsey
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Councilman Slavin
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 - Regular Council Meeting of November 25, 2019
* 2. Council Committee of the Whole Report - November 26, 2019
A. Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
(1) Reconsideration - Prioritization of City of Dover State Capital Transportation
Program (CTP) projects
(During the Regular Council meeting of October 14, 2019 members approved the
Committee's September 24, 2019 recommended priority ranking for the coming
year, as amended)
(Committee Recommendation: Reprioritizing item #4 - Loockerman Street/Forest
Street Intersection as item #11 and discussing the project further in January 2020)
(2) Quarterly Update - Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee
(This item was deferred due to the absence of a subcommittee representative.)
B. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
(1) Evaluation of Proposals - Weyandt Hall Elevator Modernization
(Committee Recommendation: Awarding the Elevator Modernization contract to
Delaware Elevator as per the proposal submitted in response to RFP #20-0005FM,
with the provision that a performance bond be required in the contract)
(2) Presentation - Diversity and Inclusion Study
(This item was deferred due to the unavailability of the consultant.)
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* 2. Council Committee of the Whole Report - November 26, 2019 (Continued)
B. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee (Continued)
(3) Proposed Ordinances
a. #2019-19 Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations,
Section 9 - General Residence and Office Zoning (RG-O)(See Item #9A)
(Committee Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2019-19)
b. #2019-20 Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real
Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - Qualifications (See Item #7A)
(Committee Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2019-20)
(4) Annual Review of Investment Policy
(Committee Recommendation: Approval of the Investment Policy, as amended )
* 3. Monthly Reports - October 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
* 4. Reappointments Recommended by Mayor Christiansen - Historic District Commission -
Three Year Terms to Expire July 2022
A. Eric S. Czerwinski, Professional
B. Jonathan N. H. Street, Professional
5. First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2019-20
The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. Final action by Council will take
place during the Second Reading on January 13, 2020. The ordinance is available at the
entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under
"Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
A. Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes,
Section 102-113 - Qualifications
(Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee)
6. First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2019-21
The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. It is recommended that a Public
Hearing be scheduled before the Planning Commission on December 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. and
that a Public Hearing before City Council be set for Monday, January 13, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.,
at which time the Final Reading and Council action will take place. The ordinance is available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under
"Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
A. Adoption of the City of Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan
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7. First Reading - Proposed Ordinances
The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinances. It is recommended that a Public
Hearing be scheduled before the Planning Commission on January 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. and
that a Public Hearing before City Council be set for Monday, February 10, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.,
at which time the Final Reading and Council action will take place. The ordinance is available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under
"Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
A. Ordinance #2019-19 Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations,
Section 9 - General Residence and Office Zoning (RG-O)
B. Ordinance #2019-22 - Rezoning of property located at 4 Lakeview Drive, consisting
of 0.63+/- acres, owned by William E. Ardito. The property is currently zoned R-7
(One-family Residence) and the proposed zoning is RG-1 (General Residence).
(Tax Parcel: ED-05-068.13-01-08.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-20-01; Council District: 3)
8. City Manager’s Announcements
9. Council Members’ Announcements
10. Adjournment
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;
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
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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 November 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Hare presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Cole,
Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Polce and Mr. Sudler were absent.
Staff members present were Major Stump, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Melson-Williams,
Fire Chief Rhodes, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also
present (departed at 7:36 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. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Mr. Anderson requested that item #3, Dover Human Relations Commission Report -
October 17, 2019, be removed from the consent agenda.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the consent agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Lindell and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Polce and Sudler absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2019
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 28, 2019 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Lindell and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2019
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of November 5, 2019 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Lindell and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
PROCLAMATION - NURSE PRACTITIONER WEEK
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
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 of Dover; and
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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 of Nurse 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 of Nurse 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 DOVER do
hereby proclaim November 10 - 16, 2019 as Nurse Practitioner Week in the City of Dover 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.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to Ms. Meghan
Schepens of the Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practioners.
DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT -
OCTOBER 17, 2019
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" 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.
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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 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
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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."
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.
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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.
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.
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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 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
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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.
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.
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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 "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.
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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.
Noting that the revisions to the Strategic Plan were incomplete, Mr. Neil moved to refer it back
to the Dover Human Relations Commission for completion. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
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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.
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.
Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Dover Human Relations Commission Report, seconded
by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - OCTOBER 29, 2019
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".
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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 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.
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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.
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 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.
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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.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committees recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Polce and Slavin absent).
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
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committees recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Polce and Sudler absent).
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.
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.
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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.
The motion to recommend approval of the purchase of the 2020 Pierce
Rescue/Pumper, as recommended by Staff, was unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committees recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Polce and Sudler absent).
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.
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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.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the amendment to Article V. Duration and
Extension of the current Kent Economic Partnership Service Agreement to provide for an
annual renewal with the approval of each fiscal years budget (Exhibit #1). The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Polce and Sudler absent).
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.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Polce and Sudler
absent).
MONTHLY REPORTS - SEPTEMBER 2019
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Lindell, the following monthly reports were accepted
by consent agenda:
City Assessor's Report
City Councils Community Enhancement Fund Report
City Manager's Report
City Planner's Report
Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report
Fire Chief's Report
Police Chief's Report
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QUARTERLY REVIEW - REVENUE REPORT (JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER)
Members were provided the Quarterly Revenue Report as of September 30, 2019.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report as of
September 2019. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Polce and Sudler absent).
SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION BY CITY MANAGER - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY
In accordance with Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II - Fire Department,
Division 1 - Generally, Section 46-43 - Semiannual Inspections, of the City Code, the City Manager,
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, met with Fire Chief Rhodes to discuss fire company issues. Mrs. Mitchell
submitted a memorandum outlining the items discussed.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the report of the Semi-Annual Robbins
Hose Company Inspection, as submitted by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Polce and Sudler absent).
ELECTION OF OFFICERS - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY - YEAR 2020 FIRE LINE
OFFICERS
In accordance with the City Code and the By-Laws of the Robbins Hose Company, nominations
were held during the November 4, 2019 Regular Monthly Meeting and, due to there being only one
nominee for each position, the following members were elected by the Secretary's Ballot with terms
to expire December 31, 2020:
Fire Chief - Ronald Rhodes (uncontested)
Deputy Fire Chief - Michael O’Connor, Jr. (uncontested)
First Assistant Fire Chief - Cole Enright (uncontested)
Second Assistant Fire Chief - Benjamin Smetana (uncontested)
Third Assistant Fire Chief - David Carey (uncontested)
Fourth Assistant Fire Chief - Chris Jacobs (uncontested)
First Fire Line Captain - Mike Nitsch (uncontested)
Second Fire Line Captain - Deana Simmons (uncontested)
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Fire Line Officers for Robbins Hose
Company No. 1 for the Year 2020, as submitted, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Polce and Sudler absent).
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, announced the following:
• The water main replacement for Columbia Avenue will start on December 2, 2019;
• The tree lighting ceremony of will be held on December 5, 2019;
• First Friday will be held on December 6, 2019; and
• The downtown Christmas parade will be held on December 14, 2019
Mrs. Mitchell also wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Hare wished Councilman Neil a happy birthday on November 26th.
Mr. Anderson, on behalf of the City, extended deepest sympathies and prayers to Mayor Christiansen
on the passing of his mother.
Mr. Anderson announced that Code Purple would be collecting coats for people in need the
following Wednesday at Grotta's pizza in Camden. He also announced that Small Business Saturday
was the Saturday after Thanksgiving and he encouraged everyone to go downtown and support their
local small businesses.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of November 25, 2019, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Kent Economic Partnership Service Agreement, as Amended
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 11/25/2019
AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the ____ day of ____, 2019, by and between THE
CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, a Delaware Municipal Corporation (herein after called "City")
located within Kent County and whose mailing address is City Hall - 15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE 19903, organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the State of Delaware and the
Kent Economic Partnership, a non-profit organization (herein after called “KEP”) whose mailing
address is 555 Bay Road, Dover, Delaware 19901.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the City desires to acquire certain services from KEP in lieu of hiring
additional permanent staff and expending additional City funds to accomplish these services;
and
WHEREAS, the KEP desires to expand the economic prosperity of Kent County in its
entirety and Dover through a public-private partnership model that includes funding from private
sources, other municipalities and Kent County Levy Court; and
WHEREAS, KEP will in the coming year develop services and resources to serve the
economic development needs of the entire Kent County community;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto have agreed and do agree as follows:
I. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to procure certain economic development-related services for
the City as hereinafter described and set out; to establish the methods, procedures, terms and
conditions governing payment by the City for such services; and, to establish other duties,
responsibilities, terms and conditions mutually undertaken and agreed to by the parties hereto in
consideration of the services to be performed and monies paid.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
In consideration for the payment of $50,000 in accordance with Section III, the KEP shall
provide the following economic development related services to the City and Kent County during
the term of this agreement:
a. KEP Bylaws provide City with the ability to participate in decision making,
including at least one seat on the KEP Board of Directors and additional
representation on other KEP committees, task forces and teams;
b. KEP agrees to provide City with a breakdown of how the monies paid by the City
to KEP is being used; The KEP Financial Report is included in the minutes and a
copy of minutes will be sent to the City Manager.
c. KEP agrees to develop a system for managing, tracking and communicating
leads on economic development-related activities and share access to this
system with City;
d. City and KEP agree to work collaboratively to create and share a database of
available commercial and industrial properties, buildings and sites.
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e. KEP agrees to hold regular meetings between municipal and county Planners,
Town and City Managers, local commercial real estate brokers, and other groups
as may be determined for the purpose of encouraging economic development in
Kent County;
f. City and KEP agree to hold quarterly meetings between the KEP Executive
Director and the City Manager to provide status updates and get feedback;
g. KEP’s Executive Director will provide a quarterly report to City detailing publicly
available information on KEP activity, leads, wins and plans for the upcoming
period;
h. KEP will provide City with quarterly financial reports and, when requested,
presentations on KEP activity to the City Council.
i. KEP and City will jointly evaluate grants/loans/incentives related to economic
development in Dover that will benefit both Kent County and the City.
III. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
As KEP provides the economic development related services outlined above, the City will
support the work of KEP in the following ways:
a. City will provide a prompt response to KEP related to inquires/leads, requests for
information, and all other communications;
b. City will provide assistance with applying for grants/loans/incentives related to economic
development activities when there is a clear benefit for Kent County and the City, as
determined by the City Manager and/or City Council;
c. City will provide tours of available land, properties, etc. to KEP, prospective businesses,
sites selectors and/or community stakeholders for the purpose of encouraging economic
development;
IV. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for services will be made by the City in Four (4) quarterly payments of $ 12,500, with
the first payment starting on October 15, 2019 and payments as follows: January 15, 2020; April
15, 2020; July 15, 2020. The maximum total amount payable by the City under this agreement
is $50,000 as detailed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES (Section II of this contract), and no greater
amount shall be paid. KEP will make available all receipts if requested by the City.
V. DURATION AND EXTENSION
This Agreement shall be renewed annually on October 1 each year as approved in the then
current fiscal year budget. However, either party may terminate this contract due to non-
fulfillment with 60 day’s prior written notice.
VI. REQUIREMENTS
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a. Non-Discrimination: KEP will not discriminate against any employee, business,
prospective business or investor because of race, creed, color, religion,
citizenship status, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, military
veteran status, political beliefs or affiliation, genetic history, or other characteristic
protected by law. These protections apply to all areas of employment, including
recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, dismissal,
layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs.
b. Compliance with Law: All parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state
and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations.
c. Conflicts of Interest / Political Activity:
i. The elected officials, public officials, employees and agents of the City
shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to conflicts of
interest with regard to the work and compensation covered by this
Agreement.
ii. The board members, officials, employees and agents of KEP shall comply
with all applicable laws and regulations relating to conflicts of interest with
regard to the work and compensation covered by this Agreement.
iii. KEP shall not use the compensation paid through this Agreement for
political activities or legislative activities. For the purpose of this
Agreement, the terms “political activities” and “legislative activities” shall
have the meanings ascribed to them by the Internal Revenue Service.
d. KEP is not authorized or empowered to make any commitments or incur any
obligation on behalf of the City, but merely to provide the services provided for
herein as an independent contractor.
VII. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon 60 written notice to the
other party.
VIII. INDEMNITY
City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless KEP from any and all suits, claims, demands, or
actions arising from actions taken in connection with City’s agreement for economic
development related services. KEP shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City from
any and all suits, claims, demands, or actions arising from actions taken in connection with
KEP’s agreement to provide economic development related services.
IX. NOTICE
All notices, requests, demands and other communications, required or permitted under this
Agreement shall be in writing, signed by or on behalf of the person giving such notice and shall
be addressed to the following persons:
CITY: KENT ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP:
Donna Mitchell, City Manager Linda Parkowski, Executive Director
15 Loockerman Plaza 555 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19903 Dover, DE 19901
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT the day and year
first written above.
____________________________ _________________________________
Witness CITY OF DOVER
____________________________ _________________________________
Witness KENT ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on November 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., with Council President Hare
presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin,
Mr. Cole (arrived at 6:02 p.m.), Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Polce and Mr. Sudler were absent. Mayor
Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Garfinkel
and Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory and Transportation) and Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (Legislative,
Finance, and Administration).
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
By unanimous consent, the agenda was adopted.
Reconsideration - Prioritization of City of Dover State Capital Transportation Program (CTP)
projects
During the Regular Council meeting of October 14, 2019 members approved the Committee's
September 24, 2019 recommended priority ranking for the coming year, as amended.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that they have had another meeting with the Delaware
Department of Transportation (DelDOT) officials and they were advised that the Loockerman Street/Forest
Street Intersection project, which was #4 on the City’s Transportation Prioritization List, has been placed
on hold because there does not seem to be interest in the traffic circle. She recommended prioritizing the
project as #11, the last one on the list.
Mayor Christiansen advised that he met with Secretary of Transportation Cohen to review the entire project
and they indicated that different options were being considered for that area other than a traffic circle.
Mr. Neil, noting that this area is supposed to be a gateway into the City, suggested making it priority #11
and then revisiting the project in January when they know exactly what DelDOT is thinking. Agreeing with
Mr. Neil, Mr. Lindell noted the various traffic choke holds around the City and stated that he thought this
project still needed to be a priority. He thought that a conversation between Mayor Christiansen and
Secretary Cohen might help shed some light on the situation.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend reprioritizing item #4 - Loockerman Street/Forest Street Intersection
as item #11 and discussing the project further in January 2020. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Quarterly Update - Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee
This item was deferred due to the absence of a subcommittee representative.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting,
seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Lindell presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Evaluation of Proposals - Weyandt Hall Elevator Modernization
Mr. Michael Hamlett, Central Services Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the
Evaluation of Proposals for the Weyandt Hall Elevator Modernization.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Hamlett advised that the jack does not pose a safety concern and it is
standard procedure in the modernization process to look for any issues that may arise in the near future.
Mr. Anderson asked if the work that was purely cosmetic would be eliminated if the project ran over budget
or if there was a planned strategy in the event of a cost overrun. Responding, Mr. Hamlett stated that there
was not necessarily a strategy to deal with a catastrophic issue; however, they could postpone some of the
recommendations based upon what is found when they pull the cylinder. He advised that he is
recommending some substantial mechanical upgrades and he would probably defer the stainless steel
cladding and things of that nature if necessary. Mr. Hamlett noted that other items, such as the hoistway
patching, were necessary to bring the elevator into compliance. He advised that the elevator is severely
outdated and items such as the void in the concrete wall may have been acceptable 20 or 30 years ago but
they are not acceptable now. Mr. Hamlett stated that the contractor has advised him that they have a 90 to
95% success rate with the cylinders.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Hamlett stated that there are monthly elevator inspections and
annual load and capacity testing for certification. He stated that he believed the elevator recall and fire alarm
system tests were conducted as a part of the annual test. Mr. Hamlett also advised that the elevator would
be out of service for approximately 28 weeks, depending upon the start date, and that a performance bond
was not requested of the contractor.
Staff recommended awarding the Elevator Modernization contract to Delaware Elevator as per the proposal
submitted in response to RFP #20-0005FM.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend awarding the Elevator Modernization contract to Delaware Elevator
as per the proposal submitted in response to RFP #20-0005FM, with the provision that a performance
bond be required in the contract. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
carried.
Presentation - Diversity and Inclusion Study
This item was deferred due to the unavailability of the consultant.
Proposed Ordinance #2019-19 Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations,
Section 9 - General Residence and Office Zoning (RG-O)
Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, advised that the proposed ordinance amendment was the
result of a constituent request. She noted that the proposed ordinance would add barbershops as a potential
conditional use in the General Residence and Office Zoning (RG-O) zone.
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Mr. Slavin advised that he and Mr. Polce agreed to sponsor the ordinance, which seeks to modernize some
of the zoning in the downtown area. He noted that the zoning on one side of South State Street allows
barber shops and the zoning on the other side of the street does not. Mr. Slavin advised that Representative
Sean Lynn, the constituent who requested the amendment, was in attendance and could answer any
questions.
Mr. Lynn, 282 Troon Road, advised that he was present only in his capacity as a constituent. He stated that
he was approached by Mr. Joe Chilcote about opening a barber shop in his building at 315 South State
Street, which is simply a storefront comprised of two rooms. Mr. Lynn noted that Mr. Chilcote has spoken
to the neighbors and Council people and he has the support of the couple that live on the block. He advised
that his law firm occupies the majority of the block.
Mr. Neil asked if a barber shop would attract business downtown and, if so, if Mr. Chilcote was qualified
to operate a barbershop. Responding, Mr. Joseph A. Chilcote, 315 South State Street, stated that he had
been a fully licensed barber for two years and that he currently has a lot of military clientele.
Mayor Christiansen asked if there would be an old fashioned barber pole. Responding, Mr. Chilcote stated
that if he were permitted to have one, he was definitely not opposed to putting one up.
Mr. Slavin noted that there was a time 20 plus years ago when there was a prohibition for any kind of
personal care businesses up and down Loockerman Street as a revitalization strategy for downtown so that
you would not see tattoo parlors and nail salons sweep into vacant buildings. He stated that in the 20 years
that have intervened, you can walk down Loockerman Street and see where they have relaxed that standard.
Mr. Slavin advised that it was done because they are good businesses and they want to bring people
downtown to spend money and support those businesses.
Mr. Lindell stated that he agreed with the fact that they want to be able to expand businesses and when there
are glitches in the code like this, it is good to update them to make sure that they are not stifling business,
especially in this case when the business could simply exist across the street.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Chilcote stated that there was free two hour parking on The Green, if there
is space available. He also noted there was always opportunity to park in front of the courthouse and around
a lot of the city buildings. Mr. Chilcote stated that he thought it would be a good opportunity for other
people to see the other businesses walking to his barber shop.
Mr. Lynn stated that this issue underscores a larger problem with the difficulty of opening businesses in
downtown Dover. He noted that it was still going to be months before Mr. Chilcote can open his shop
because of the process to adopt the ordinance and the need for a conditional use permit. Mr. Lynn
guaranteed that the City’s code enforcement officers were going to say that the building, which is 300 square
feet, will need to be sprinklered and then they will go to Construction Code Board of Appeals. He
encouraged Council to think about how difficult it is to open a business in downtown Dover, which is an
area that they are trying to revitalize. Mr. Lynn noted that before he moved into the block, it was almost
completely uninhabited except for the Delaware Made Store, the Friends of Old Dover, and a few offices.
He stated that he developed a significant amount of this block, three buildings, and the last renovation was
incredibly difficult to get done. Mr. Lynn advised that he had to put in a $15,000 fully fabricated metal
staircase fire escape.
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Mr. Lindell suggested that the issue could be considered at a future workshop.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend adoption of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Melson-Williams advised that the RG-O zone is primarily a residence and
office zone and if the property is also in the historic district, it can be considered through a conditional use
process. She noted that The House of Coffi, Delaware Made, and Park Green Galleries were recent
examples of properties that have moved through that conditional use process to establish retail and restaurant
uses, some being located on this same block. Mr. Hare asked if those buildings were sprinklered.
Mrs. Melson-Williams advised that the requirements for sprinkling are based on the use and the type of
construction of a building according to the provisions of the building and fire codes. She stated that it would
be evaluated for any new tenant going into an existing building citywide, not just within this block.
Mrs. Melson-Williams advised that she would have to defer to the Fire Marshal’s Office for the individual
requirements for a fire alarm or sprinkler system, which are related to occupancy, the size of the space, and
what it is next to. She noted that Staff is always ready to answer questions and help guide applicants through
the review processes that are established by the City’s codes and regulations.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mrs. Melson-Williams advised that if the text amendment moves
through the review process, there would be a first reading at the December Council meeting with a public
hearing at the January Planning Commission meeting on the text amendment and a Council final action in
early February. She noted that the only expediting they could do of a potential conditional use application
would be to accept that application the first week in February, which would schedule it for a March meeting
of the Planning Commission. Mrs. Melson-Williams noted that these were the requirements of the zoning
ordinance as they exist or could exist, depending on action on the text amendment.
The motion to recommend adoption of the ordinance was unanimously carried.
Proposed Ordinance #2019-20 Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real
Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - Qualifications
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, advised that the Dover Code currently directs applicants for the abatement
of real estate taxes to submit their documentation to the City Clerk’s Office. Noting that the Clerk’s Office
merely forwards the documents to the Tax Office, Mrs. McDowell advised that the amendment would direct
the applicants to the proper receiving office, which is the Tax Office.
Mr. Slavin to recommend adoption of Ordinance #2019-20, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
Annual Review of Investment Policy
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, advised that the Investment Policy provides guidance on the
investment of public funds that will provide the highest investment return consistent with the maximum
safety of principle. She noted that it conforms to all state and local statutes governing public funds
investment. Ms. Peddicord reviewed the Investment Policy, noting that only two changes were being
recommended.
Staff recommended approval of the submitted changes.
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Mr. Neil to recommend approval of the Investment Policy, as amended (Attachment #1). The motion
was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting,
seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
William F. Hare
Council President
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Attachment #1 - Investment Policy, As Amended
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ATTACHMENT #1
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 11/25/2019
City of Dover, DE
Investment Policy Statement
Dated November 15, 2018
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1.0 Governing Authority
It is the policy of the City of Dover to invest public funds under its control in a manner
that will provide the highest investment return consistent with the maximum safety of
principal, while meeting cash flow needs of the City. The investment program shall
conform to all state and local statutes governing the investment of public funds.
2.0 Scope
This Investment Policy Statement (the “Policy”) applies to all financial assets of the City
of Dover for which the City retains direct or indirect daily control. Funds for which the
City has retained outside fund manager(s) shall also be governed by this Policy or, in the
case of bond proceeds, related governing bond documents.
2.1 Accounts
2.1.1 Cash and Liquidity Accounts: The majority of the City’s cash balance
available for investment is maintained in the cash and liquidity accounts.
These accounts will be managed and invested by investment managers,
selected by the City Council through competitive bid, in order to maximize
the return to the City while, at the same time, providing for safety of principal
and sufficient liquidity for the City to meet its cash needs. The City will
manage its short-term investments to ensure sufficient liquidity and prevent
their premature sale for the purpose of covering expenditures. Short-term
investments should mature at face value in sufficient amounts to meet any
liquidity needs.
2.1.2 Reserve Cash (Intermediate) Account: To the extent cash is not expected to
be needed on short notice, the City shall invest such funds in the Reserve Cash
Account. This fund shall be managed and invested by an investment
manager or managers, selected by the City Council after a competitive bid, in
order to maximize the return on said money to the City while providing for
the safety of principal.
All of the City of Dover’s funds are accounted for in its Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report. Those funds to which this Policy applies include (excluding the Deferred
Compensation Plan and Pension Trusts):
2.2 Funds
2.2.1 General Fund
2.2.2 Capital Project Funds
2.2.3 Special Revenue Funds
2.2.4 Enterprise Funds
2.2.5 Internal Service Funds
2.2.6 Any new fund created by the City Council, unless specifically exempted
3.0 Objectives
The primary objectives of the City of Dover’s investment activities, in order of importance
shall be:
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3.1 Safety
Preservation of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. To
attain this objective, funds shall be diversified among securities of high credit
quality and liquidity, so that risk of loss of principal is minimized.
3.2 Liquidity
The City’s investments shall be made for such periods as to enable the City to meet
all operating requirements that may be scheduled or reasonably anticipated.
3.3 Return on Investments
A goal of the investment program shall be to maximize investment return within
the constraints of Sections 3.1 and 3.2.
4.0 Delegation of Authority
Authority to manage the City of Dover’s investment program is derived from this Policy,
which is approved by City Council, and “Dover Code, PART I, Subpart A, Article II,
Section 17" (attachment B) which states in part that “The Controller/Treasurer shall be the
custodian of all of the City funds.”
The City’s Controller/Treasurer shall:
1) Review this Policy annually and recommend changes, if any, to City Council;
2) Be charged with implementing the Policy, and may delegate authority to make
investments to an investment advisor. The Controller/Treasurer shall be responsible
for all investment transactions and shall establish controls to regulate the activities of
the investment advisor, if any.
3) Ensure that records of the City’s investment activities are kept for ten years.
5.0 Prudence, Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Any official of the City or investment advisor/manager empowered to make investments
on behalf of the City of Dover shall comply with the following:
5.1 “Prudent Person” Rule
Investment decisions shall be made with the judgment and care which persons of
reasonable intelligence, under circumstances prevailing at the time the investment
is made, would exercise in the management of their own investments assuming that
their objectives are those shown in Section 3.0 of this policy.
5.2 Ethics and Conflict of Interest
The delegate authorized to make City investments shall act at all times in an ethical
manner, and shall not engage in activity that could impair or be perceived to impair
their ability to make impartial investment decisions. They shall disclose to the
Mayor and City Council any material interests in financial institutions with which
the City has financial dealings, and which may be related to the performance of the
investment program. Employees and officers shall refrain from undertaking
personal investment transactions with the same individual(s) with whom business
is conducted on behalf of the City.
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6.0 Authorized Institutions and Dealers
All broker/dealers that desire to become qualified for investment transactions with the City
shall meet the following:
1. Primary dealers and regional dealers that qualify under Securities and Exchange
Commission Rule 15C3-1 (uniform net capital rule)
2. Capital of at least $25,000,000 or capital of $5,000,000 for firms incorporated in
the State of Delaware
3. Registered as a dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
4. Member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
5. Registered to sell securities in the State of Delaware
6. Engaged in the business of effecting transactions in U.S. government, federal
agency, and corporate securities for at least five (5) consecutive years
To the extent the City utilizes the services of an outside Investment Advisor, it shall be the
responsibility of the Investment Advisor to maintain an approved list of brokers.
7.0 Safekeeping and Custody
To ensure that securities are deposited in an eligible financial institution prior to the release
of funds, all trades of marketable securities will be executed by delivery vs. payment
(“DVP”).
Further, all securities will be held by an independent third-party custodian, in the name of
the City, and evidenced by safekeeping receipts in the City’s name. The custodian shall
provide daily confirmation of held securities as well as a monthly transactions and holdings
report.
8.0 Authorized Investments and Trading of Securities
The Controller/Treasurer or authorized delegate may invest only in the types of securities
listed below. The maximum stated maturity of any security shall be limited to 10 years at
settlement, unless otherwise stated. The maximum average maturity of the portfolio shall
be seven years. For asset backed and Agency mortgage backed securities, the maximum
maturity shall be defined as the weighted average life (“WAL”). WAL is a convention
that estimates the expected weighted amount of time, in years, for the principal amount of
an issue to be fully paid. For Agency mortgage backed securities, WAL shall be limited
to 10 years, measured at the settlement date, provided by Bloomberg Financial Markets.
For asset backed securities, the average life must not exceed two years, except for such
securities that are subject to periodic reset of coupon or interest rate - - these may have an
average life not to exceed three years.
8.1 United States Government Securities
Marketable securities issued by the U.S. Government and supported by the full faith
and credit of the U. S. Treasury either by statue or an opinion of the attorney general
of the United States. The maximum maturity shall be limited to 10 years. Up to
100% of the portfolio may be invested in this sector.
8.2 Government Agency Securities
Debt securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises (“GSE”), federal
agencies, federal financing banks, and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government.
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The maximum maturity shall be limited to 10 years. Up to 50% of the portfolio may
be invested in this sector, with a maximum of 20% in any one issuer.
8.3 Certificates of Deposit and Time Deposits
8.3.1 Domestic Institutions: Issued or endorsed by a domestic bank, or a savings
and loan association, organized and supervised under the laws of the United
States and denominated in U.S. dollars; provided, however, that deposits are
fully insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”).
If not insured by the FDIC:
➢ The banking institution must have assets of not less than $5 billion; and
➢ Issuers must have a short-term rating in the highest category by Standard
& Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch and a long-term rating of at least the “A”
category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
The maximum maturity of any investment in this sector shall be limited to 10
years at trade settlement. This sector shall not exceed 25% of the total
portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio.
8.3.2 Delaware-Domiciled Institutions: Issued by or endorsed by any bank or
savings association domiciled in the State of Delaware and organized and
supervised under federal or State of Delaware banking laws which does not
meet the requirements of Section 8.3.1 hereto; provided, however, that:
➢ For each of the latest two years, the bank or association has had a return
on total average assets of 0.50% or greater and an average capital ratio
(defined as total equity capital to total assets) of at least 1 to 20, or the
instrument is secured as set forth in Section 9, “Collateralization of City
Deposits,” hereto; and
➢ Not more than the lesser of $10 million or 25% of an issuer’s total equity
capital, may be invested in any one issuer. (Investments due to mature
in one business day may be excluded from the computation of this
percentage.)
➢ The Board expressly affirms that, consistent with these guidelines,
Delaware banks and savings associations should be considered as a source
of investment.
➢ The maximum stated maturity of any investment in this sector shall be
limited to 10 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 20%
of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s
portfolio.
8.4 Corporate Debt Instruments
Such instruments include commercial paper bankers’ acceptances, and non-
convertible senior debt securities (bonds and debentures).
8.4.1 Corporate securities must be denominated/issued in US dollars. Many foreign
corporations issue debt/securities in the US market, in US dollars.
8.4.2 No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio.
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8.4.3 Commercial Paper shall be limited to a final maturity of 270 days. This
sector shall not exceed 25% of the total portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in
the highest short-term category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
8.4.4. Bankers’ Acceptances shall be limited to a final maturity of 365 days. This
sector shall not exceed 25% of the City’s Portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in
the highest short-term rating by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
8.4.5 Corporate bonds and debentures shall be limited to a final maturity of 10
years. This sector shall not exceed 50% of the total portfolio. Issuers
shall hold a long-term rating of at least the “A” category by Standard &
Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
8.5 Repurchase Agreements
The underlying collateral shall consist of U.S. government and/or GSE securities
provided, however, that:
8.5.1 All repurchase agreements must be governed by a written master repurchase
agreement;
8.5.2 Agreements will be entered into only with respect to underlying securities in
which the investment manager may otherwise invest as described above, and
only with a recognized U.S. Government/broker or a bank which meets the
requirements set out under paragraph Section 8.3.1 or 8.3.2 above;
8.5.3 In the case of repurchase collateral held in book-entry form in the Federal
Reserve System, all deliveries of securities must be made, for the transfer
thereof, through the Federal Reserve book-entry system to the account
designated by the investment manager for such purpose. Securities held in
certificated form must be delivered to the investment manager or a custodian
as directed by the investment manager.
8.5.4 Any collateral employed under this paragraph shall be counted towards the
applicable maximum limits set forth within these guidelines for such type of
investment, and such collateral shall be valued at market at not less than 103
percent of the maturity value of the agreement and marked-to-the-market as
requested by the investment manager.
8.5.5 Repurchase agreements shall be limited to a maximum maturity of 90 days
from date of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 50% of the total portfolio.
No single issuer shall exceed 25% of the City’s portfolio.
8.6 Registered Investment Companies (Money Market Funds)
No single fund shall exceed 25% of the City’s portfolio. Money market funds shall
be rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s. A current prospectus must be obtained
before investing in any money market fund, and current holdings reports must be
maintained at least each month.
8.7 Mortgage-Backed Securities
Mortgage-backed securities issued by the following: Government National
Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association (FHLMC). This sector, combined
with the asset backed security sector, shall not exceed 10% of the total portfolio.
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8.8 Asset Backed Securities
These investments include auto loan receivables, credit card receivables, home
equity loans, and manufactured housing loans. These can be fixed or floating rate
and must be rated in the highest long-term category by Standard & Poor’s,
Moody’s, or Fitch. This sector, combined with the mortgage-backed security sector,
shall not exceed 10% of the City’s portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of
the City’s portfolio.
8.9 Municipal Obligations
Taxable and tax-exempt securities issued by state and local governments and public
authorities in the United States. The maximum stated maturity of any investment
in this sector shall be limited to 10 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not
exceed 20% of the City’s portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s
portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in at least the “A” category by Standard & Poor’s,
Moody’s, or Fitch. Additionally, Issuers in the short term market (under one year)
shall be rated at a minimum of “mig-1”, “f1” or “sp-1” for Moody’s, Fitch and
Standard &Poor’s.
8.10 State of Delaware Investments Pool
8.10.1 Delaware Local Government Investment Pool (DELGIP) -The investment in
this pool is permitted in relation to the City's cash flow and the guidelines set
forth by the State of Delaware. The investment in this pool will not exceed
25% of the total funds available and will be monitored by the City's Finance
Department on a monthly basis.
8.10.2 Delaware Local Government Retirement Investment Pool (DELRIP) The
investment in this pool is permitted in relation to the City's Post-Retirement
Benefits Fund. The investment in this pool will not exceed 25% of the total
funds available and will be monitored by the City's Finance Department on a
monthly basis.
8.11 Trading Securities
The Controller/Treasurer is hereby authorized to sell securities prior to their stated
maturity date in the following circumstances:
1. A security with declining credit may be sold prior to its maturity to minimize
loss of principal;
2. A security swap may be executed if it would improve the quality, yield, or
target duration of the portfolio;
3. Securities may be sold to provide needed liquidity.
8.12 Internal Control on such transactions
8.12.1 An investment report will be provided to the Council on a quarterly basis.
8.12.2 All investment reporting documents will be provided to the independent
auditors.
8.12.3 Investment records will be kept by the City for ten (10) years.
8.12.4 The trading shall not involve any hedge, derivatives and/or borrowing funds
for trading purposes.
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A summary of permitted investments is below:
Investment Sector Issuer Maturity Credit Quality
Type Limit Limit Limit Minimum
United States Government
100% 100% 10 Years N/A
Securities
Government Agency
50% 20% 10 Years N/A
Securities
Mortgage-Backed Securities N/A 10 Year WAL N/A
Combined
10% limit Highest long-term
Asset Backed Securities 5% 2 Year WAL rating by Fitch,
Moody's or S&P
Long-term rating of at
least “A” by S&P,
Moody’s, or Fitch
For issuers in short
Municipal Obligations 20% 5% 10 Years term market, rating of
at least “mig-1”, “f1
or “sp-1” for
Moody’s, Fitch &
S&P
FDIC-Insured Deposits 25% 5% 10 Years N/A
Highest short-term
rating by Fitch,
Certificates of Deposit and
Moody's or S&P.
Time Deposits (not insured 25% 5% 10 Years
Long-term rating of at
by FDIC)
least “A” by S&P,
Moody’s, or Fitch
Delaware-Domiciled
20% 5% 10 Years N/A
Institutions
Highest short-term
Commercial Paper 25% 5% 270 Days rating by Fitch,
Moody's or S&P
Highest short-term
Bankers’ Acceptances 25% 5% 365 Days rating by Fitch,
Moody's or S&P
Long-term rating of at
Corporate Bonds and
50% 5% 10 Years least “A” by S&P,
Debentures
Moody’s, or Fitch
Repurchase Agreements 50% 25% 90 days N/A
Registered Investment
Companies (Money Market 100% 25% N/A AAAm by S&P
Funds)
Delaware Local Government
25% N/A N/A N/A
Investment Pool
Delaware Local Government
25% N/A N/A N/A
Retirement Investment Pool
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9.0 Collateralization of City Deposits
If the City deposits funds in any financial institution, those funds will be subject to the
following collateralization requirements. The financial institution shall:
9.1 Collateralize the City’s daily ledger balance(s) if, for any quarter during the most
recent eight quarters the bank has not met both of the following two criteria:
➢ Return on total average assets of 0.50 percent or greater.
➢ Average capital ratio (total equity to total assets) of 5.00 percent or greater.
9.2 If either criterion in paragraph 9.1 is not satisfied collateral must be pledged and shall
consist of one or more of the following securities:
➢ U.S. Government securities
➢ U.S. Government agency securities
➢ Federal Home Loan Board letters of credit
➢ State of Delaware securities
➢ Mortgage backed securities as referenced in Section 8.7
➢ Securities of a political subdivision of the State of Delaware with a Moody’s
rating of “A” or better
9.3 Ensure that the securities pledged as collateral (except for Federal Home Loan Board
letters of credit) have a market value equal to or greater than 102 percent of the ledger
balance(s) in the account(s) marked to market each day.
9.4 Ensure that securities pledged as collateral are housed at the Federal Reserve Bank
or a mutually agreed upon third party depository. (The trust department of the
winning vendor will not be acceptable.)
9.5 Provide reports on a monthly basis to the City Finance Department detailing the
collateral pledged.
9.6 Provide a Call Report (Consolidated Report of Condition and Income, FFIEC 031)
on a quarterly basis to the City Finance Department.
10.0 Policy Considerations
If securities owned by the City are downgraded by either Standard & Poor’s, Fitch or
Moody’s to a level below the quality required by this Policy, it shall be the City’s policy
to review the credit situation and make a determination as to whether to sell or retain such
securities in the portfolio.
If a security is downgraded two grades below the level required by the Policy, the security
shall be sold immediately.
If a security is downgraded one grade below the level required by this Policy and matures
within 6 months, the security may be held to maturity. The Controller/Treasurer may
determine to sell the security if it is determined that there is a probability of default prior
to maturity.
If a decision is made to retain a downgraded security in the portfolio, its presence in the
portfolio will be monitored and reported monthly to the Controller/Treasurer.
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11.0 Internal Controls
The Controller/Treasurer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control
structure designed to ensure that the assets of the City are protected from loss, theft, or
misuse. The Controller/Treasurer shall also establish a process for an annual independent
review by an external auditor to assure compliance with policies and procedures. The
internal controls shall address the following:
➢ Control of collusion
➢ Separation of transaction authority from accounting and recordkeeping
➢ Custodial safekeeping
➢ Prohibition of physical delivery securities
➢ Clear, written delegation of authority to subordinate staff members
➢ Written confirmation of transactions for investments and wire transfers
12.0 Performance Standards
The City of Dover’s investment decisions shall be made with the objective of obtaining a
rate of return commensurate with the investment risk constraints and the cash flow needs.
On a quarterly basis, the Controller/Treasurer shall compare the City’s portfolio against the
Merrill Lynch 0-5 Year U.S. Treasury Index, in terms of time-weighted total return and
average duration for the period under review.
13.0 Reporting
At the end of each calendar quarter, the Controller/Treasurer will submit a report of all
quarter-ending investments to the Mayor and City Council. Reports shall include the
following:
➢ Listing of individual securities held as of last day of reporting period, sorted by
sector
➢ Par, market, and amortized cost values of each security
➢ Coupon, current yield, and final stated maturity date of each security
14.0 Investment Policy Adoption
The City of Dover’s investment policy will be adopted by the City Council after review and
recommendation of the Legislative and Finance Committee. The policy will be reviewed at
least once every year by the Legislative and Finance Committee, which is charged with
considering the existing policy and any recommendations to modify the policy. Any
modifications to the policy must be approved by the City Council.
LEGEND
1. Original approval by City Council - November 14, 1988
2. Revised policy approved by City Council - March 7, 2005
3. City Council Approved with No Changes – April 14, 2008
4. Revised policy approved by City Council – July 25, 2011
5. Revised policy approved by City Council – August 12, 2013.
6. Revised policy approved by City Council – September 8, 2014
7. Revised policy approved by City Council – October 10, 2016
8. Revised policy approved by City Council – October 23, 2017
9. City Council Approved with No Changes – December 10, 2018
10. Revised policy approved by City Council – December 9, 2019
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ATTACHMENT A
GLOSSARY
AGENCIES: Federal agency securities, otherwise known as “Government Sponsored
Enterprises.”
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (CD): A time deposit with a specific maturity evidenced by a
certificate. Large denomination CD's are typically negotiable.
BANKERS ACCEPTANCE: A short-term credit investment which is created by a non-
financial firm and whose payment is guaranteed by a bank.
COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit or other property which a borrower pledges to
secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposits of
public monies.
COMMERCIAL PAPER: An unsecured obligation issued by a corporation or bank to finance
its short-term credit needs. Maturities typically range from one (1) to 270 days.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR): The official annual report
for the City of Dover. It includes five combined statements for each individual fund and account
group prepared in conformity with GAAP. It also includes supporting schedules necessary to
demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions, extensive
introductory material, and a detailed Statistical Section.
CORPORATE BONDS: A debt security issued by a corporation based in the United States of
America. Such bonds usually have a par value of $1,000, have a term maturity, and are traded on
a major exchange.
DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and
selling for his own account.
DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities offering
independent returns, in an attempt to limit risk.
FEDERAL CREDIT AGENCIES: Agencies of the Federal government set up to supply credit
to various classes of institutions and individuals, e.g., S&L's, small business firms, students,
farmers, farm cooperatives, and exporters.
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC): A federal agency that
insures bank deposits, currently up to $250,000 per deposit.
FEDERAL FUNDS RATE: The rate of interest at which Fed funds are traded. This rate is
currently pegged by the Federal Reserve through open-market operations.
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (FHLB): The institutions that regulate and lend to savings
and loan associations. The Federal Home Loan Banks play a role analogous to that played by the
Federal Reserve Banks vis-a-vis member commercial banks.
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FNMA): FNMA, like GNMA was
chartered under the Federal National Mortgage Association Act in 1938. FNMA is a federal
corporation working under the auspices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). It is the largest single provider of residential mortgage funds in the United States.
Fannie Mae, as the corporation is called, is a private stockholder-owned corporation. The
corporation's purchases include a variety of adjustable mortgages and second loans, in addition to
fixed-rate mortgages. FNMA's securities are also highly liquid and are widely accepted.
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM: The central bank of the United States created by Congress
and consisting of a seven member Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., 12 regional banks
and about 5,700 commercial banks that are members of the system.
GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (GNMA or Ginnie Mae):
Securities influencing the volume of bank credit guaranteed by GNMA and issued by mortgage
bankers, commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and other institutions. Security holder
is protected by full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by
the FHA, VA or FMHM mortgages. The term "passthroughs" is often used to describe Ginnie
Mae's.
LIQUIDITY: A liquid asset is one that can be converted easily and rapidly into cash without a
substantial loss of value. In the money market, a security is said to be liquid if the spread between
bid and asked prices is narrow and reasonable size can be done at those quotes.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL (LGIP): The aggregate of all funds from
political subdivisions that are placed in the custody of the State Treasurer for investment and
reinvestment.
MARKET VALUE: The price at which a security is trading and could presumable be purchased
or sold.
MATURITY: The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due
and payable.
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (MBS): An investment instrument that represents
ownership of, and is backed by, an individual interest in a pool of mortgages such as those issued
by Ginnie Mae or Freddie Mac. Principal and interest from the individual mortgages is used to
pay principal and interest on the MBS.
MUNICIPAL NOTES AND BONDS: Securities issued by a state, city, or local government to
finance operations or special projects.
PRUDENT PERSON RULE: An investment standard. In some states the law requires that a
fiduciary, such as a trustee, may invest money only in a list of securities selected by the custody
state--the so-called legal list. In other states the trustee may invest in a security if it is one which
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would be bought by a prudent person of discretion and intelligence who is seeking a reasonable
income and preservation of capital.
QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES: A financial institution which does not claim
exemption from the payment of any sales or compensating use or ad valorem taxes under the laws
of this state, which has segregated for the benefit of the commission eligible collateral having a
value of not less than its maximum liability and which has been approved by the Public Deposit
Protection Commission to hold public deposits.
RATE OF RETURN: A measure of worth, either at security or aggregate portfolio level, over
a period of time. There are many return conventions, including but not limited to yield to maturity
at cost, yield to maturity at market, yield to worst, time weighted total return, dollar weighted total
return.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (RP OR REPO): A holder of securities sells these securities
to an investor with an agreement to repurchase them at a fixed price on a fixed date. The security
"buyer" in effect lends the "seller" money for the period of the agreement, and the terms of the
agreement are structured to compensate him for this. Dealers use RP extensively to finance their
positions. Exception: When the Fed is said to be doing RP, it is lending money, that is,
increasing bank reserves.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT: The purchase of a security by a dealer with the
agreement to sell it back to the seller at a fixed price at a later date. Typically used by owners of
securities to finance short-term needs without having to liquidate the security.
SAFEKEEPING: A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee whereby securities and
valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank's vaults for protection.
TIME DEPOSITS: A savings account or CD held for a fixed term or with the understanding
that the customer can withdraw only by giving advanced notice.
TREASURY BILLS: A short-term (less than one year) non-interest bearing discount security
issued by the U.S. Treasury department to finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to
mature in three months, six months, or one year.
TREASURY BOND: Long-term U.S. Treasury securities having initial maturities of more than
10 years.
TREASURY NOTES: A non-interest bearing discount security issued by the U.S. Treasury to
finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to mature in three months, six months or one year.
UNIFORM NET CAPITAL RULE: Securities and Exchange Commission requirement that
member firms as well as nonmember broker-dealers in securities maintain a maximum ratio of
indebtedness to liquid capital of 15 to 1: also called net capital rule and net capital ratio.
Indebtedness covers all money owed to a firm, including margin loans and commitments to
purchase securities, one reason new public issues are spread among members of underwriting
syndicates. Liquid capital includes cash and assets easily converted into cash.
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VARIABLE RATE MASTER DEMAND NOTES: A floating rate security with initial
maturities and indexed rates chosen by the investor. The interest rate is adjusted periodically,
usually off a standard such as that prevailing on a Treasury Bill or the prime interest rate.
YIELD: The rate of annual income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage.
INCOME YIELD is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price
for the security.
NET YIELD or YIELD TO MATURITY is the current income yield minus any premium above
par or plus any discount from par in purchase price, with the adjustment spread over the period
from the date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond.
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ATTACHMENT B
Dover, Delaware, Code of Ordinances >> PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS
PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS [1]
Subpart A - CHARTER
PREAMBLE [3]
We the people of the City of Dover, under the constitution and laws of the state
of Delaware, in order to secure the benefits of local self-government and to provide for an
honest and accountable council-manager government, do hereby adopt this charter and
confer upon the city the following powers, subject to the following restrictions, and
prescribed by the following procedures and governmental structure. By this action, we
secure the benefits of home rule and affirm the values of representative democracy,
professional management, strong political leadership, citizen participation, and regional
cooperation.
ARTICLE I. - POWERS OF THE CITY
ARTICLE II. - MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Sec. 17. - Controller/treasurer.
At the annual meeting the council shall elect a controller/treasurer to hold office
until the next annual meeting of the council, or until his/her successor has been duly
chosen and qualified, but subject to removal at any time by the council.
The controller/treasurer shall be the custodian of all the city funds and shall
deposit them in a banking institution designated by the council.
(Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 15))
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Monthly Report
October 2019
Office of City Assessor
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appraisedrelativetolowvaluedproperties.APRDbelow.98tendstoindicateassessmentprogressivity–high
valuedpropertiesarerelativelyoverappraised.
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08:41 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-057.17-01-49.00 18 R10 12 GRISTMILL DR 1 8 1990 2 1681 C+ AV 136,900 28-OCT-19 175,000
ED05-067.00-03-07.00- 6 R50 15 SESKINORE CT 20 2019 1 1216 C+ AV 153,600 31-OCT-19 190,000
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08:41 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
015
ED05-067.09-01-43.00 18 R10 5 TAM OSHANTER CT 1 16 1976 1 1816 C AV 156,000 11-OCT-19 195,000
ED05-067.17-02-28.00 3 R10 19 SHINNECOCK RD 1 5 1999 2 2879 B+ AV 253,200 18-OCT-19 341,250
ED05-067.17-03-35.00 3 R10 101 HAZELTINE RD 1 5 1996 2 2564 A- AV 262,000 23-OCT-19 325,000
ED05-067.19-03-16.00 17 R10 731 BICENTENNIAL BLVD 1 5 1987 2 2348 B AV 203,600 31-OCT-19 245,000
ED05-067.19-04-37.00 17 R10 32 ARLBERG CIR 1 14 2006 1 1893 B+ AV 204,400 04-OCT-19 258,000
ED05-067.20-02-19.00 10 R10 321 WILLIAM ST 1 8 1949 2 960 C+ AV 109,500 11-OCT-19 117,900
ED05-067.20-02-41.00 10 R10 226 COLUMBIA AVE 1 3 1935 1 1223 C AV 121,900 17-OCT-19 169,000
ED05-067.20-03-11.01 9 R10 321 N NEW ST 1 8 1979 2 1368 C- AV 73,300 18-OCT-19 124,900
ED05-067.20-04-05.00 8 R20 411 N BRADFORD ST 2 8 1934 2 2640 B AV 167,100 21-OCT-19 310,000
ED05-068.09-01-47.00 8 R10 124 OVERLOOK PL 1 6 1997 2 2376 A GD 224,600 08-OCT-19 290,000
ED05-068.14-02-17.00 13 R10 338 MACARTHUR DR 1 14 1965 1 1130 C GD 136,200 25-OCT-19 178,900
ED05-068.14-05-86.00- 101 R50 1001 WHITE OAK RD (CONDO) 1 20 1973 1 824 C- AV 36,900 25-OCT-19 50,000
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08:41 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
019
ED05-068.15-03-42.00 6 R10 7 CLYMER CIR 1 14 1994 1 1120 C AV 122,700 30-OCT-19 193,000
ED05-068.15-03-75.00 6 R10 1406 HOPKINS AVE 1 5 1980 2 1636 C+ AV 150,100 25-OCT-19 110,000
ED05-068.18-05-61.00 7 R10 61 GREENHILL AVE 1 14 1950 1 1162 C AV 119,300 09-OCT-19 165,147
ED05-076.03-01-04.00 14 R10 16 CANNON MILL DR 1 2014 2 1886 C+ AV 183,500 29-OCT-19 253,750
ED05-076.06-02-01.00- 103 R50 6 ATRAM HALL 1 20 1973 1 794 B GD 56,800 30-OCT-19 60,000
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08:41 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
121
ED05-076.06-02-01.00- 103 R50 5 ATRAM HALL 1 20 1973 1 794 B GD 56,800 01-OCT-19 68,000
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08:41 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
122
ED05-076.07-01-09.02 2 R10 129 MADISON CT 1 13 1980 2 1428 C- AV 119,100 23-OCT-19 125,000
ED05-076.13-01-03.00 14 R10 106 TRAFALGAR DR 1 8 1996 2 1734 C+ AV 139,400 30-OCT-19 167,000
ED05-076.20-03-35.00 12 R10 25 WOODBURN CIR 1 5 1962 2 2576 B AV 210,100 25-OCT-19 267,000
ED05-077.05-02-32.00 10 R10 20 PENNSYLVANIA AVE 1 1 1915 2 1916 C+ AV 139,900 17-OCT-19 155,000
ED05-077.11-02-28.00 6 R10 621 CRAWFORD AVE 1 5 1967 2 1483 C+ AV 176,100 11-OCT-19 190,000
ED05-077.16-01-06.00 6 R10 689 ROBERTA AVE 1 5 1967 2 1504 C+ AV 186,600 17-OCT-19 195,000
ED05-077.17-06-14.00 12 R10 324 WYOMING AVE 1 5 1935 2 2472 B AV 200,500 18-OCT-19 250,000
ED05-085.12-04-10.00 12 R10 341 MAYBERRY LN 1 6 1979 2 2286 C+ AV 145,600 30-OCT-19 189,900
ED05-086.05-01-11.00- 106 R50 1194 DEATS DR 20 2014 1 2272 X- GD 272,800 18-OCT-19 295,000
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CITY COUNCIL - FY 19/20 Page 1 of 4
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 2, 2019
100-10-12-99-000-53037
Current Balance - $18,104.00
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER
DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT $25,000.00
FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR
COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT.
TOTAL $25,000.00
COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO
DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE
07/10/19 Taylor Convoy of Hope - Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $24,000.00
Dover designation of $1000.00 of his community Ralph Taylor to
enhancement funds to Convoy of Hope - Dover Janella
Tauchus and
email from
Cornelius
Murphy,
Calvary
Assembly of
God dated
07/10/19
07/10/19 Polce Convoy of Hope - Councilman Polce authorized the designation Email from $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $22,500.00
Dover of $1500.00 of his community Tanner Polce
enhancement funds to Convoy of Hope - Dover to Janella
Tauchus and
email from
Cornelius
Murphy,
Calvary
Assembly of
God dated
07/10/19
07/24/19 Anderson Downtown Dover Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $50.00 $2,550.00 $22,450.00
Partnership (DDP) - designation of $50.00 of his community David
Capital City enhancement funds to the Downtown Dover Anderson to
Farmers Partnership (DDP) - Capital City Farmers Janella
Market Aprons Tauchus and
email and
invoice from
Tina Bradbury
dated 07/22/19
12/02/19
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07/26/19 Anderson Destiny Christian Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $500.00 $3,050.00 $21,950.00
Church designation of $500.00 of his community David
enhancement funds to Destiny Christian Church Anderson to
for their Book Bag and Supplies Giveaway the City Clerk's
for low income youth Office and
email and
receipt from
Pastor Dale L.
Mast dated
07/26/19
07/29/19 Anderson Inner City Cultural Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $1,000.00 $4,050.00 $20,950.00
League designation of $1000.00 of his community David
enhancement 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 Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $496.00 $4,546.00 $20,454.00
designation of $496.00 of his community David
enhancement funds to the Dover Post for the Anderson to
Central Delaware Housing Collaborative the City Clerk's
advertisement 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 Persimmon Park Councilman Neil authorized the designation of Email from $100.00 $4,646.00 $20,354.00
Place Condominium $100.00 of his community enhancement funds Fred Neil to
Council, (PPPCC) to the Persimmon Park Place Condominium 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
08/05/19 Cole Persimmon Park Councilman Cole authorized the designation Email from $100.00 $4,746.00 $20,254.00
Place Condominium of $100.00 of his community enhancement Scott Cole to
Council, (PPPCC) funds to the Persimmon Park Place Traci
Inc. Condominium Council, Inc. for their "Back to McDowell and
School event" a letter from
Ms. Joyce
Talley,
President of
PPPCC, Inc.
dated
08/02/2019
12/02/19
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08/06/19 Anderson Delaware Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from $100.00 $4,846.00 $20,154.00
Multicultural and designation of $100.00 of his community David
Civic Organization, enhancement 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
Development,
DEMCO dated
08/06/2019
08/13/19 Taylor Delaware Councilman Taylor authorized the designation Email from $250.00 $5,096.00 $19,904.00
Multicultural and of $250.00 of his community enhancement 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
Development,
DEMCO dated
08/13/2019
08/30/19 Cole Actors Attic Councilman Cole authorized the designation of Email from $100.00 $5,196.00 $19,804.00
$100.00 of his community enhancement funds Scott Cole
to Actors Attic to pay for a bee mascot costume dated 08/29/19
for the Citizen Corp/DEMA Annual Family and Kay Sass
Emergency Preparedness Day (Mascot and invoice
Costume to be used multiple times for annual from Actors
event) Attic dated
08/29/2019
11/08/19 Sudler The Boulevard Line Councilman Sudler authorized the desgination Email from $500.00 $5,696.00 $19,304.00
Entertainment of $500.00 of his community enhancement Roy Sudler, Jr.
Restaurant funds to The Boulevard Live Entertainment 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 homeless Mr. Charles
Boyer dated
11/05/2019
11/08/19 Taylor The Boulevard Line Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from $400.00 $6,096.00 $18,904.00
Entertainment desgination of $ 400.00 of his community Ralph Taylor,
Restaurant enhancement funds to The Boulevard Live Jr. dated
Entertainment Resaurant's Feeding the Less 11/08/2019
Fortunate Thanksgiving Event to be used for and letter from
travel, food, and supples for the homeless Mr. Charles
Boyer dated
11/05/2019
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11/25/19 Hare The Boulevard Line Councilman Hare authorized the desgination of Email from $400.00 $6,496.00 $18,504.00
Entertainment $400.00 of his community enhancement funds Willam Hare
Restaurant to The Boulevard Live Entertainment dated
Resaurant's Feeding the Less Fortunate 11/25/2019
Thanksgiving Event to be used for travel, food, and letter from
and supples for the homeless Mr. Charles
Boyer dated
11/05/2019
11/27/19 Slavin The Children's Councilman Slavin authrorized the desgination Email from $400.00 $6,896.00 $18,104.00
Theatre, Inc. of $400.00 of his community enhancement Timothy Slavin
funds to The Children's Theatre, Inc. ad to dated
support performances featuring children ages 12/02/2019
8-18 and program
ad order form
$6,896.00 $18,104.00
$6,896.00 $18,104.00
Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance
Amount
$5,000.00 At-Large Slavin $400.00 $4,600.00
$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 $400.00 $2,100.00
$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 $6,896.00 $18,104.00
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
OCTOBER 2019
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City of Dover
Cust omer Services Department
FY 2020 FY2019
Major Pro1ram Updates Ott 2019 Oct2018 Difference
Year-to-Dat e Year-to-Date
Nu111Lt•1 ul Cu:..lomc.•1~ St•1vc.•d 23,533 25,404 (1,871) 102,634 103,383
Final Dills GG8 GOJ GS 2,479 2,49 4
t-c..tim.:itP.rl Hill~ 1'1:-1 11 1 lh Ki, I II
Penalties Posted 8,307 $ 6,168 2,139 $ 27,346
$ 28, 165
extensions of Credit - Amount extended $ 111,G:;7 I $ 147,GG8 I (JG,0 11) $ $
54 G,712 499,8G4
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Utility Collections $ 40,475 $ 24,466 16,009 $ 14a,760 $ 129,405
Miscellaneous Oillings $ ·1 11,71J $ 2·11,7·10 1G9,97J $ s 11,3:;,1 $ 1,JJ2,72 1 1
Tax<•:; I c~vi1~d $ R4s ,q:=;7 s ., 17,4~0 ~?11,S?7 $ 14,?74,?R6 s n ,OS7, 1RR
Billing Adj ustmen.s $ $ 48,633 (48 ,633) $ (12,901) $ 30,464
ToralTaxes Collected $ ·18 0,925 $ 101,86 6 376,059 $ 13,896,353 $ 1 2,626,·155
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Work Orders Processed
Finals * Initials * Check Reads * Verify Off * Medicals * Misc.
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1,500
1,000
500
0
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CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE
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Credit Cards Bank Drafts
Window Counter Box
• 2020 YTD 8,145 15,470 76,449 1,016 7,967
• 2019 YTD 7,957 17,607 75,195 999 7,698
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
Jan 18 67,204 Services
Jan 18 116.70
Feb 18 55,759 Sept 17 2 1,094 Sept 17 31
Feb 18 106.55
Mar 18 61,286 Oct 17 5 2,311 Oct 17 83
Mar 18 101.78
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 18 146.76 June 18 68,290 Feb 18 1 32 Feb 18 89
July 18 78,686 Mar 18 29 3,635 Mar 18 52
July 18 160.51
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 18 134.70 Oct 18 61,417 July 18 3 972 July 18 34
Nov 18 57,164 Aug 18 4 87 Aug 18 81
Nov 18 102.85 Sep 18 5 1,331 Sep 18 43
Dec 18 102.40 Dec 18 60,284 Oct 18 4 123 Oct 18 47
Jan 19 117.57 Jan 19 65,342 Nov 18 6 46 Nov 18 69
Feb 19 57,306 Dec 18 5 5 Dec 18 11
Feb 19 111.72
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 19 138.05 May 19 60,603 Apr 19 5 277 Apr 19 77
Jun 19 68,769 May 19 3 148 May 19 18
Jun 19 146.50
Jun 19 11 418 Jun 19 23
Jul 19 164.38 Jul 19 83,229
Jul 19 15 4,066 Jul 19 8
Aug 19 163.55 Aug 19 78,519 Aug 19 9 335 Aug 19 16
Sep 19 150.74 Sep 19 67,274 Sep 19 5 225 Sep 19 15
Oct 19 57,886 Oct 19 7 386 Oct 19 15
Oct 19 150.16
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
23.51 49.20 43.13
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
7 36 28.43 Minutes 35.44 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES OCT 19 OCT 18 FY20 YTD
Tree Trimming 291 355 959
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 1
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0
New Services 15 47 54
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Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report
OCTOBER 2019
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 34 Number of Tire Repairs: 7 Number of Road Repairs: 6
Other Work Orders: 75 Repair Hours: 235.5 Road Repair Hours: 6
Total Work Orders: 109 Fabrication Hours: 1.5 Misc. Hours: -17
PM Hours: 79
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 22
# Of PM’s: Completed: 34
Major Program Updates
OCTOBER OCTOBER
MEASURE 2019 2018 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance -
Scheduled PM appointments 34 out of 22 17 out of 22
77.28 %
vs completed PM’s 154.55 % 77.27 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
22 out of 24 24 out of 26
completed within 5 days -0.64 %
91.67 % 92.31 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work
orders completed within 2 6 out of 6 6 out of 6
0%
days (Quantity and 100 % 100 %
Percentage)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
October 2019
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar. April May June July Aug Sept Oct Total
Category 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Caucasian* 289 286 285 289 290 294 292 295 297 297 297 299 294 n/a
Minorities* 82 81 80 80 80 80 80 78 78 77 75 78 77 n/a
Hired 3 1 1 6 3 5 2 3 4 1 2 8 3 42
Terminated/Resigned/ 6 5 3 2 1 1 4 2 3 2 3 4 7 43
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 2 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 18
Jobs Posted 18 2 4 7 4 3 1 11 2 3 3 31 2 91
Workers Comp. Injuries 1 3 2 4 2 5 2 5 1 3 2 1 2 33
Workers Comp. Hours 124 40 69 113 77 20 104 196 160 187 270 169 186 1715
*346 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 27 (4) Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 15 Library, 6 Police Department, 1 Central Services)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Position Hired: Mechanic I, (2) Cadets
Transferred/Promoted: Police Clerk II, Lead Laborer, Motor Equipment Operator III, Sanitation
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Assistant City Clerk, Electric Director, Field Representative III, Lineman 1st class, Mechanic I, Assistant
Library Director, Custodian II
Positions on Terminal Leave: Police Officer – February, (2) Police Officer – April
Recruitment Information (October)
American Block/ Native Hawaiian/ Two or
Hispanic/ . Not .
Positon Tota l Apps In Dov er Out of Dover Unknown Indian/ Asian African Other Pacific More White Unknown Latino H1spamc Unknown Male Female Unknown
Alaskan Native American Islander Races / Latino
Accountant II (2 posrtions) 24 11 13 0 0 2 6 0 1 9 6 1 18 5 6 14 4
Administrative Assistant - Electric (New) 143 83 60 0 2 0 50 1 8 56 24 9 100 32 12 107 22
Administrative Assistant Mayor (New) 60 25 35 0 2 0 17 0 7 28 6 9 42 9 5 50 5
Assistant City Clerk 33 10 23 0 1 0 13 0 2 12 5 1 26 6 5 23 5
Assistant Library Director (Hughes ) 4 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 4 0
Assitant to Director of Council Services 31 15 16 0 1 1 12 0 1 13 3 2 27 2 4 28 3
Ci.ii Engineer (Kate)
(2 oosrtions) 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
Electrical Director (Robinson ) 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
Electrical Engineer (Javid) 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0
Engineering Services Superintendent
3rd posting 3 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 1
Field Service Representative Ill (CS )
(Swaggard ) 10 5 5 0 0 0 4 1 0 5 0 0 9 1 5 5 0
Fire Dispatcher (Lott) 20 8 12 0 2 0 7 0 2 7 0 0 17 3 7 11 2
Grant Writer (New) 8 1 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 0 0 7 0 3 5 0
Human Resource Coordinator (New) 64 27 37 0 1 0 23 0 4 30 7 5 50 10 2 56 7
Inspector I (Bldg, Plumbing &
Mechanical) 4 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 4 0 0
Inspector I (Code Enforcement) 19 9 10 0 0 0 11 0 0 6 2 0 16 3 7 10 2
Laborer II - Parks & Recreation (Hoffer) 17 8 9 0 0 0 7 0 0 10 0 0 15 2 15 2 0
Librarian I (PT) - Adult Services 8 6 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 4 0 2 5 1 5 3 0
Librarian I (PT) - Youth Services 13 9 4 0 0 1 4 0 2 4 2 1 8 4 3 8 2
Library Director (Cyr) 5 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 3 2 1 2 2
Library Page (PT) 36 19 17 0 0 1 4 0 3 23 5 2 26 8 7 23 6
MEO I Storm Water (New) 6 2 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 5 1 0
MEO I Wastewater I 7 3 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 6 1 0
MEO II - PW Floater (New) 4 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 1 3 0 1
MEO II - Stormwater (New) 4 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 3 1 0
MEO II - Streets (New) 9 5 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 1 0 8 1 7 1 1
MEO Ill - Stormwater (New) 5 3 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 4 1 0
Sign/Street Painter (New) 17 7 10 0 0 0 7 0 0 9 1 0 16 1 14 2 1
*Resumes come from Indeed do not always list address
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct
Recruiting by Dept. 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Electric 8 8 8 6 6 6 7 7 6 6 6 7 9
Public Works 9 10 11 11 11 9 7 6 4 5 5 10 10
Police 2.5 2.5 3 4 4 2.5 4.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6 6 4
All Other Departments 12 12.5 11.5 6 7 8.5 7.5 6.5 7.5 7 7.5 16.5 18.5
Totals 31.5 33 33.5 27 27 26 26 25 23 23.5 24.5 39.5 41.5
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
Electric: Lineman 1st Class (3), Lineman 2nd class, Electric Meter Technician Crew Leader, Engineering Services Superintendent, Electrical Engineer,
Administrative Assistant, Electric Director
Public Works: (2) Civil Engineer, Motor Equipment Operator I (Wastewater), Motor Equipment Operator II – 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: Parking Enforcement Officer, Chief of Police, Police Clerk I, Police Clerk II
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, Laborer
II– Parks and Recreation, Library Page (PT), Assistant Library Director, Fleet and Facilities Manager, Assistant City Clerk, Field Service Representative III
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 8.43
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 4.89
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 2.72
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 31
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
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Workers Compensation Cost CY 2019
City Manager Office $19
Department
Customer Service $17
Electric T&D I $2
Grounds
Life Safety
Parks & Rec
-- $6
$7
$145
Police
Power Plant
Water/Wastwater
- $7
I I $47
Total Cost (In thousands)
$128
Total: $378,000
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Service Requests Resolved
70 63 65
60 52 51 49
47 47 48 47 47
50 44 45 44
40
39 38
41
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41
30
31
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29
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• Requests Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19
• Completedd
Programming Requests Completed
50
39 38 41 41
40 34 34 32 32
31 32 30 30
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• Requests Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19
• Completed
Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
35,000
30,000
Pages Viewed
25,000
30,971 32,907
20,000
27,006 26,784 27,603 26,691 28,996 26,691 29,209 28,293
24,901 25,808 25,888
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19
Noteworty:
Tyler ERP Phase 2 (HR/Payroll) ON HOLD
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.
Completed SSRS and Cubes training for Phase 3.
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October 2019
Monthly Report
Highlighted Special Events & Attendance:
oo}tER
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
"In Harmony..." Concert: Stone Jack Ballers
Halloween Mini Con
48
50
100
Family Fun: First State Force Band 20
Total Items Checked Out: 30,259 Programs: Offered Attended
E-books: 3,420
Adult 90 623
New Library Cards: 355 Teen 34 325
Children 44 3,849
Library Card Holders: 31,309 Job Center 22 98
Service Area
Population: 62,527
Passport
180
Library Visitors: 23,508 Services:
Income
$6,774.95
Received:
Meeting Rooms Usage: 458
Computer Users: 4,487
Wireless Users: 1,652
Items Loaned to/Received
from Other Libraries: 9,235
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Parks & Recreation
October 2019 Monthly Report
Parks & RecreaƟon Highlights
Master Planning for Dover Park. Staff focused on con nued vegeta on management. Staff worked with Public Works to
coordinate with moving forward on a por on of the planned looped trail.
SchuƩe Park Master Plan/Land Improvements. Staff met with Captain Jason Brooks, US Army to formalize the IRT grant
award. The applica on to construct five (5) mul purpose athle c fields on the western por on of Schu e Park was selected
and approved for a mission in the 20/21 Fiscal Year.
A por on of the paved trail was selected for installa on, contractors will begin in November. Two benches were installed long
current trail paths by the Parks Maintenance crew.
John W. PiƩs RecreaƟon Center was host to one of the divisional 2019 Middle School Girls Volleyball Tournament loca ons
presented by the Delaware Associa on of Athle c Directors.
Lake draw down. The Silver Lake draw down was successful in ge ng the lake down the goal of 2 feet. Property owners
around the lake were pleased with the chance to work on their property boundaries this season. Staff will evaluate the efforts
from this year when making plans for the 2020 draw down dates.
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Bicycle/Pedestrian SubcommiƩee ‐ Mee ng on October 1, the subcommi ee welcomed two new members, Tricia Arndt and
Pete DiMarie. They reviewed an updated presenta on from Dave Moses and Chris Asay on the Senator Bikeway. The subcom‐
mi ee approved recommenda ons on changes to the Senator Bikeway and to ask Council to set a specific mee ng schedule.
Silver Lake Commission ‐ Chair Arndt prepared and sent a le er of support to William Miller of DNREC for the Parks and Play‐
ground Improvement grant regarding Silver Lake. They are scheduled to meet again on December 11.
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Recreation Revenue Breakdown October (indoor/outdoor) League
Programming ParƟcipant Count
ParƟci-
FY20 • General Recreation FV19 • Gcm:ri:1 1Rcnei:lliun AcƟvity Spectators LocaƟon
• Leagues dllA oTnps
Youth Soccer
pants
3174 5636 Schu e Park
• Park Rentals/Permits
• : ~:::•,~: & F,dd Ren lab
Trips For Her Basketball 406 764 Pi s Rec. Center
• Youth
• Youth Connections Connections/CSW
Adult Volleyball 252 71 Pi s Rec. Center
October 2019 October 2018
General Recrea on 1,160.00 General Recrea on 1,571.00
RecreaƟon Center Usage by the Hour
Leagues $2,515.00 Trips 360.00
(Includes 2 courts & mul ‐purpose room)
Park Rentals/Permits $477.50 Leagues 4,258
Open Gym: 518 hrs
Trips $560.00 Building & Field Rentals 1,485
Fitness Classes: 27 hrs
Youth Connec ons $2,565.00 Youth Connec ons/CSW 1,521
Leagues: 63 hrs
Mee ngs/Rentals/Events: 16.5 hrs
Enrichment Classes: 10.5 hrs
PiƩs Center ParƟcipants OCT 19 FYTD OCT 18 FYTD 19
Open Gym 344 945 306 867 AthleƟc Field Usage by the Hour
Fitness Classes 136 368 109 314 Soccer Fields: 213 hrs
Leagues 1,829 6,509 965 6,173 So ball Fields: 10 hrs
Mee ngs, Rentals, Events 285 3,453 250 4,197
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October 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
[1022/(1022+52)]*100 [4,323/(4,323+160)]*100 -1.27%
need when it’s needed.
95.16% 96.43 %
[issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100
Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the
material stocked is the material being 0.61 Turnovers per 0.77 Turnovers per -0.16 Turnovers per
used. (2018-2019 Goal 1 per year) year year year
WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS
BID REQUESTING
COMMODITY TERM STATUS as of November 4, 2019
NUMBER DEPARTMENT
Columbia Avenue Water Main Replacement 20-0001PW One Time Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 9/3/19.
FY20 Inflow & Infiltration Project 20-0002PW One Time Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 9/19/19.
Rescue-Pumper for Fire Department 20-0003FD One Time Fire Department Forwarded to Fire Department on 10/16/19
Elevated Water Storage Tank Maintenance 20-0004PW Ten Years Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 10/17/19.
Facilities
Elevator Modernization at Weyandt Hall 20-0005FM One Time Forwarded to Facilities on 10/24/19.
Management
Hardware Term Contract 8-2019CS Two Years Procurement Forwarded to Electric on 10/29/19
Facilities
City Hall Roof and Gutter Replacement 20-0008FM One Time Forwarded to Facilities on 10/31/19.
Management
Salary and Benefit Study 20-0009HR One Time Human Resources Awaiting Final Draft
Tools Term Contract 11-2019CS Two Years Procurement Bid opening scheduled for November 14, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
FUEL USE FY 2020 TO DATE FY 2019 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS)
Unleaded: 48,446.3 gallons 48,831.4 gallons Electric: $ 539,542.22 274 Line Items
Diesel: 26,171.4 gallons 25,027.2 gallons Water: 14,153.66 31 Line Items
Dollars Spent: $138,698.85 $159,974.13 General: 22,128.75 84 Line Items
Total: $ 575,824.63 389 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: $343,966.11 $355,825.66 Electric: $204,722.08 $388,008.47
Water: 36,655.42 73,850.52 Water: 48,830.38 53,635.19
Wastewater: 166.82 N/A Wastewater: 792.11 N/A
General: 46,745.01 40,485.02 General: 37,224.08 40,757.92
Total: $427,533.36 $470,161.20 *Total: $314,121.57 $492,886.20
Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services
FY2020 FY2019 FY 2020 TO DATE FY2019 TO DATE
Total Dollar Value: $1,903,244.86 $2,054,096.01 $52,354.53 $47,623.68
Total Line Items: 1,162 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 (Tons) Sanitation Hours
700
590 592
1000.00 600
900.00
800.00 477 480
700.00 500
600.00 368 375 377
500.00 400
400.00
300.00 300
200.00
100.00
0.00 200
Jan 19 June 19
March 19
Oct 18 Nov 18 Dec 18 Feb 19 April 19 May 19 July 19 Aug 19 Sept 19 Oct 19 100
0
0
Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash Yard Waste
Collection Collection Collection
• Bulk • Rear Loaders • Automated • OCT 19 • OCT 18
Sanitation OCTOBER 19 FYTD 20 OCTOBER 18 FYTD 19
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 217 817 214 844
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,097 4,515 1,156 4,647
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 51 174 38 142
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 3 0 16
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 35 105 36 174
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CURBSIDE RECYCLING STATS MONTHLY TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
CANS COLLECTED ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
October 2019 22,996 9,744 274,280 11.93
STREETS & STORMWATER
Streets & Stormwater OCTOBER 19 FYTD 20 OCTOBER 18 FYTD 19
Signed Installed 3 29 3 24
Signs Repaired 5 38 24 81
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 0 390 78 321
New Post Installed 3 15 7 25
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 1 13 2 13
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 8 52 17 66
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (LF) 0 1,215 1 231
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 2 9 3 12
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 24 91 0 0
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 18 99 0 0
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 3 16 10 38
Concrete Work (Hrs) 40 144 26 187
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 7 29 4 25
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 0 0 0
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 0 6 5 15
Street Sweeping (Miles) 914 6,277 1,238 5,828
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 126 509 156 439
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 1,650 1,650 952 968
Leaf Collection (Miles) 1,683 1,683 781 787
GROUNDS
Work Orders
Total Work Orders = 3 General = 0 Arborist = 3
Arborist Crew October 2019 October 2018
Trees Trimmed 61 83
Trees Removed 51 22
Stumps Removed 18 0
Trees Planted 0 17
Root Pruning 4 2
Arborist Crew
- Removed 8 trees for sidewalk replacement project.
- Started holiday light replacement.
Beautification Crew
-Removed hanging baskets.
- Planted Mums.
Mowing Crew
- Continued mowing routes at per the schedule.
- Assisted with Silver Lake draw down.
- Assisted with tree work for the sidewalk replacement project.
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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.
- 287 trash cans collected.
Miscellaneous
- Silver Lake draw down.
- Cut down vegetation on Library roof top.
- Sprayed and cut vegetation in rip rap at Silver Lake.
- Removed 15 trees from Baytree Ditch.
- Provided 2 dump truck drivers for Baytree Ditch project.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Customer Service Printed out a copy of the 30"x40" Trash Map and created and printed two copies of
the 18"x24" Recycling Guidelines poster.
Other Created a Busking feature class and web application for Downtown Dover
Partnership.
Other Updated the Dover Police Districts boundaries to match current annexations.
Planning & Inspections Formatted for use and exported all Comp Plan maps into PDFs.
Planning & Inspections Created and printed out eight 30"x40" maps and twelve 20"x30" maps for the Comp
Plan presentation.
Public Works Bi-Monthly Recycling Update
Public Works Created a Proposed Recycling Zones layer. Made 8.5"x11" maps of all 10 zones.
Calculated the number of customers that would shift zones. Printed maps.
Public Works Created the 5 flushing maps for Fall 2019 week three.
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER 18 DIFF FY20 YTD FY19 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 0 0 0
Water Quality Complaints 8 17 -9 39 34
Plan Review Completed Within 30
days of Submission 3 8 -5 13 28
WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER 18 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 5,119,226 5,604,129 715,807,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 15 19 17
Water Mains Repaired 2 1 3
Water Service Lines Repaired 3 0 8
Wastewater Mains Repaired 1 0 2
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 0 2 2
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 33,132 23,835 265,801
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 91 0 3,374
Sewer Manholes Cleaned 144 119 1,248
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,839 1,839 1,839
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 13,591 13,576 13,591
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Sept. 18 Oct 18 Nov 18 Dec 18 Jan 19 Feb 19 March 19
Total Water Prod. 176,819,000 173,728,000 140,751,000 138,024,000 134,672,000 130,000,000 160,520,000
Billed Consumpt. 186,664,000 155,467,000 140,980,000 125,169,000 126,033,000 124,038,000 125,349,000
Total Flow To County 156,820,000 200,523,000 179,740,000 219,743,000 176,479,000 172,258,000 184,046,000
Billed Discharge 115,713,000 105,157,000 104,335,000 97,541,000 97,698,000 100,579,000 90,349,000
April 19 May 19 June 19 July 19 Aug 19 Sept 19 Oct 19
Total Water Prod. 144,473,000 163,697,000 171,112,000 192,330,000 196,988,000 167,793,000 158,696,000
Billed Consumpt. 136,797,000 141,380,000 138,786,000 160,762,000 186,715,000 175,315,000 145,815,000
Total Flow To County 190,226,000 150,963,000 147,233,000 166,639,000 116,853,000 109,001,000 134,055,000
Billed Discharge 100,603,000 102,534,000 104,048,000 108,772,000 118,878,000 111,495,000 108,525,000
WATER & WASTEWATER FLOW DATA
250,000,000
200,000,000
150,000,000
100,000,000
50,000,000
0
Sep-18 0ct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 0ct-19
- Total Water Production - Billed Consumption - Total Flow to County - Billed 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. Oct 19 Billed Consumption and Total Water Production decrease over Oct 18 Billed Consumption and Total Water Production primarily due
to decrease in water usage by Garrison Energy Center for respective periods.
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
OCTOBER 2019
Planning & Inspections Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention
Construction activity in the City is slowing down from prior
months, but previously approved projects throughout the City
are continuing. October commercial construction permit values
were only $52,370 bringing the year-to-date total to just over
$4,581,000. A total of 141 permits for all types of work were is-
sued in October including renovations at Target and at Greentree
Shopping Center, a contractor's business on Horsepond Road
and the NASCAR Cup Garage at Dover International Speedway.
Residences at 24 S. Queen Street, 28 S. Queen Street and 34 S.
Queen Street ware ordered demolished and are scheduled for
November action.
Completion of the Comprehensive Plan remains a top priority as
a Release Draft was made available to the state for PLUS review
on October 1 and for public review and comment. Public input
sessions were held on October 23 and 24th to receive additional
input. PLUS comments are expected in November and staff is
targeting a Final Draft for siubmission to the Planning Com-
mision in December.
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
132 Greentree Drive
( Delaware Center for Distance
• Adult learning, Inc.
138 Greentree Drive
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
30 N. DuPont Highway, Suite 1
Target online order pick up
148 John Hunn Brown Road
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
730 Horsepond Road
8 Barrington Way
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Planning & Inspections Revenue
FY2020 Budg- FY2020 Actual % of
Revenue Stream et (YTD) October Budget
Business License $1,470,000 $ 1,383,348 96%
Manufactured Home License $19,000 $ 15,034 89%
Building Permits $600,000 $ 78,300 15%
Cert. of Occupancy $16,000 $ 3,400 22%
Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 1,275 5%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 28 0%
Plumbing/Heating/Air $115,000 $ 28,149 22%
Rental Inspection Fee $437,000 $ 2,816 1%
Miscellaneous $25,000 $ 7,860 26%
Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $ 22,912 29%
Code Enforcement Fines $35,000 $ 5,025 16%
Vacant Building Reg. $250,000 $ 21,125 12%
Total P&I Revenue $3,076,000 $ 1,569,272 55%
31-Oct-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 Oc-
tober 2019, Planning Staff was involved with review of 76 and 7 Certificates of Occupancy
permits. This results in a 2019 calendar year-to-date total of 753 Permits and Certificates of
Occupancy (2018 calendar year-to-date total of 953 Permits and COs compared to 963 for
2017). Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Per-
mits.
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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 Release DRAFT (10.1.2019) documents and
maps are available on the Comprehensive Plan website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-
comprehensive-plan. On October 1, 2019 Planning Staff submitted the Release DRAFT Plan
for PLUS (Preliminary Land Use Services) review and then participated in the PLUS Review
Meeting on October 23rd. The Release DRAFT Plan was issued for public review and public
outreach events were held as an Open House Event on October 23rd at the Dover Public Li-
brary and as a Visitation Event on October 24th at City Hall. PLUS Review comments are ex-
pected in November and then Staff will be working to create the Final Draft for the formal
review and public hearing process.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Residential Building Permits were issued for two Duplex units in Seskinore. Construction
activity continues in the Village of Cannon Mill PND, within the Downtown Develop-
ment District area, and on other several lots in other areas of the City.
A Certificate of Occupancy were issued to one (1) Townhouse unit in Chestnut Grove
Farms.
Building Permits were issued for a Site Work associated with utilities for the Loocker-
man Way project (S-16-18/S-19-21); and for other renovation projects.
Certificates of Occupancy were issued for commercial renovation projects at Target and
in Greentree Shopping Center, a contractor’s business at 730 Horsepond Road, and for
the new NASCAR Cup Garage at Dover International Speedway (S-19-05).
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on October 21, 2019. The next Planning Commission
meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2019. The following applications were consid-
ered:
S-17-25 Development of 219-229 Beiser Boulevard: Lots 2A and 3 at Enterprise Business Park – The
Planning Commission granted approval of a One-Year Extension for a Site Development Plan outlin-
ing four phases of construction for parking lot areas and two (2) 19,304 S.F. two-story office building
along with the associated site improvements on two separate parcels adjoining one another. The prop-
erties are zoned IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone). The adjoining properties are located on
the northwest side of Beiser Boulevard and are part of the Enterprise Business Park, a planned indus-
trial park.
C-19-08 Grotto Pizza: Dough Production and Storage at 122 Rosemary Road – The Planning Com-
mission granted approval including the waiver for the elimination of the sidewalk on Rosemary Road
and the connecting sidewalks to the site noting that the applicant withdrew the request for the waiver
of sidewalk on Lafferty Lane so that sidewalk will be constructed and the approval of the elimination
of the bicycle parking and that the applicant continues to work cooperatively with Planning Staff and
that the applicant continues to be mindful of the Performance Standards set forth in the Zoning Ordi-
nance, to permit the conversion of two (2) existing buildings into a facility for the dough production,
dry storage, food distribution, and warehouse at 122 Rosemary Road. The main building is one-story
and 9,800 SF and the second building is one-story and 3,000 SF. The subject property consists of
2.088 +/- acres and is located on the west side of Rosemary Road, north of Lafferty Lane. The sub-
mission will be subject to a Performance Standards Review Application.
S-19-22 Tommy Express Car Wash at Carver Road – The Planning Commission granted approval on
the condition that the applicant continues to work cooperatively with the DAC Agencies and the Plan-
ning Staff and that the approval includes the Superior Urban Design determination as stated, to de-
molish the existing structures and then construct a one-story 4,504 SF Car Wash (Service Establish-
ment) with associated site improvements. The subject properties to be combined total 2.07 +/- acres
and are located east side of Saulsbury Road north of Forest Street and west of Carver Road.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment did not meet on October 16, 2019 . The next Board of Adjust-
ment meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2019. The following application was con-
sidered:
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission did not meet on October 19, 2019. The next Historic
District Commission meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2019.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY19 Projects
Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers
who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. Three (3) families have purchased
homes 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.
OCT 2019 (FY20) TOTAL FOR FY20
New Home Permits Issued 2 5
Value of Commercial Projects $52,370.00 $4,581,240.00
Downtown Incen ves (Fees $0 $2594.00
Waived)
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Code Enforcement Activity—October 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 3 14 67% 93%
No valid Building Permit 2 18 50% 67%
Tall grass and weeds 8 205 37% 77%
Unregistered vehicle 2 16 50% 68%
Abandoned vehicle 7 20 100% 60%
Annual Housing Inspec on 65 201 95% 89%
Property Maintenance – 11 107 63% 43%
Exterior
Electric Termina on 2 7 50% 71%
Dover Code of Ordinances 28 140 42% 46%
Zoning 0 11 0% 81%
Total Cases Opened 338 1058
Total # of Inspec ons For 704
Month
Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
24 South Queen Street– Council declared all structures dangerous, ordered all structures
demolished by November 7, 2019
28 South Queen Street —Council declared all structures dangerous, ordered the garage
demolished by November 7, 2019 and the house repaired or demolished by January 7,
2020
34 South Queen Street—Council declared all structures dangerous, ordered all structures
demolished by November 7, 2019
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
Aug 2018—
October 2019–
Current June 2020 October 2018 June 2019
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued OCT (2019) OCT (2018)
FY 20 FYTD 20 FY19 FYTD 19
Administra ve Permit
9 14 0 13
Building Addi on/Renova on Permits 39 133 34 130
Building Permits
13 58 20 94
Demoli on Permits
5 14 0 8
Fence Permits 16 60 11 48
Fire Preven on Permits 4 28 8 33
Mechanical Permits
26 110 29 191
Plumbing Permits
11 87 40 226
Sign Permits 18 52 19 68
Swimming Pool Permits
0 3 0 4
Subtotal 559 815
Business Licenses 103 1913 164 1972
Merchant Licenses
35 353 40 352
Contractor Licenses
62 1066 65 1070
Subtotal 3332 3394
Lodging House Licenses
0 1 0 0
Public Occupancy
15 65 16 54
Rental Dwelling 13 65 23 73
Subtotal 131 127
Manufactured Homes
88 316 99 340
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspec ons OCT (2019) OCT (2018)
FY 20 FYTD 20 FY19 FYTD 19
Building (Inspec ons/CBI/Site Mee ngs)
315 1303 433 1881
Plumbing/Mechanical
295 1349 560 2055
Cer ficate of Occupancy 7 43 39 93
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated six (6)
incidents during the month of October to in-
clude a fire loss at 1300 S Farmview Dr Wood-
mill Apartments Building E.
Staff was onsite during race weekend to ensure
that the citizens and visitors were safe.
Staff is just about complete with mercantile an-
nual fire and life safety inspections. After mer-
cantile, schools and restaurants will be started.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 34 99 49
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 90 244 207
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 89 148 131
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 10 29 51
Meetings & Walk Through 26 76 85
Fire Plan Review & DAC 14 51 72
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental 2 totaling $10,000 7 totaling $148,000 8 totaling $30,850
Undetermined 4 totaling $60.501 11 totaling $456,501 1 totaling $80,000
Incendiary N/A N/A 7 totaling $10,600
Arrest Made with DPD 0 0 2
Investigation Time 12 hours 38 hours 32 hours
Injuries 0 0 0
Deaths 0 0 0
Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
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Finance Department
MONTHLY REPORT
October 2019
PLEASE NOTE - THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION
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 October 2019
CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
OCTOBER 2019
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY19 YTD FY20 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 2,512 2,694
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 57,303,692 $ 68,514,750
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 9 9
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 3,540 3,561
Number of Pension Checks Issued 1,029 1,029
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 1,838,108 $ 1,859,752
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 2,365 2,250
Number of EFT Vouchers
L . _ _ _ __
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed ________,_______II
$
938
27,317,515 $
964
26,125,082
L _ _ _ __
FY19 YTD Wages FY20 YTD Wages
$47,006 $13,783
$82,909 $27,590
$183,679 $191,487 $232,514
$90,045
$211,556 $202,391
$562,978 $657,475
$567,119
$750,103
$5,930,363 $6,241,077
I Regular
Regular I All over time
All over time I Vacation
Vacation I Sick
Sick I Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout I Personal
Personal Other • Comp Time
Other
• Comp Time I
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Finance Department Monthly Report October 2019
City of Dover
General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (October 2019)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes $ 16,121,700 $ 16,121,700 $ 14,847,928 92%
Program Revenues 10,570,600 10,570,600 3,928,067 37%
Utility Transfers 11,000,000 11,000,000 3,666,680 33%
Grants 688,500 688,500 6,757 1%
Interfund Services 5,749,900 5,749,900 1,645,363 29%
All Other 1 933,000 933,000 85,275 9%
$ 45,063,700 $ 45,063,700 $ 24,180,071 54%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenditures 2 $ 28,694,900 $ 28,678,200 $ 8,666,795 30%
Interfund Services 10,312,700 10,379,400 3,197,388 31%
Debt Service 500,000 500,000 155,408 31%
Post Retirement Benefits 1,894,900 1,894,900 631,640 33%
Pension Fund Contributions 964,600 964,600 195,000 20%
Capital Project Transfers 3,261,600 3,261,600 1,630,800 50%
All Other 3 1,235,000 1,235,800 362,100 29%
$ 46,863,700 $ 46,914,500 $ 14,839,131 32%
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 October 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
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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Finance Department Monthly Report October 2019
City of Dover
Water Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (October 2019)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 5,530,800 $ 5,530,800 $ 2,182,233 39%
Impact Fees 570,000 570,000 94,564 17%
Rents 410,200 410,200 79,788 19%
Miscellaneous 1 33,000 33,000 24,943 76%
$ 6,544,000 $ 6,544,000 $ 2,381,528 36%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,090,700 $ 3,090,700 $ 854,128 28%
Interfund Services 1,067,800 1,067,800 315,232 30%
Debt Service 760,000 760,000 199,332 26%
Post Retirement Benefits 113,200 113,200 37,620 33%
Capital Project Transfers 1,500,000 1,500,000 375,000 25%
Electric I&E Transfer 149,000 149,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 500,000 500,000 166,680 33%
All Other 2 14,000 14,000 7,312 52%
$ 7,194,700 $ 7,194,700 $ 1,955,304 27%
1
Includes Interest Earnings and Miscellaneous Income
2
Includes Bank & CC Fees
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Finance Department Monthly Report October 2019
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 $ 3,135,368 36%
Impact Fees 480,000 480,000 87,293 18%
Miscellaneous 1 33,200 33,200 5,172 16%
$ 9,276,800 $ 9,276,800 $ 3,227,832 35%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 1,349,000 $ 1,349,000 $ 391,871 29%
Kent County Treatment Fee 5,101,900 5,101,900 1,420,703 28%
Interfund Services 769,200 769,200 238,543 31%
Debt Service 672,500 672,500 78,290 12%
Post Retirement Benefits 113,100 113,100 37,820 33%
Capital Project Transfers 900,000 900,000 225,000 25%
Electric I&E Transfer 149,000 149,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 500,000 500,000 166,680 33%
All Other 2 29,000 29,000 2,636 9%
$ 9,583,700 $ 9,583,700 $ 2,561,542 27%
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 (October 2019)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 84,008,400 $ 84,008,400 $ 31,183,822 37%
Distribution of Earnings (2,873,800) (2,873,800) (1,086,472) 38%
All Other 1 960,400 960,400 625,508 65%
$ 82,095,000 $ 82,095,000 $ 30,722,858 37%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 47,785,900 $ 47,785,900 $ 13,998,061 29%
Electric Operating Div. Exp. 7,046,200 7,046,200 1,965,668 28%
Interfund Services 3,912,900 3,912,900 1,091,588 28%
Debt Service 1,379,500 1,379,500 466,818 34%
Post Retirement Benefits 721,400 721,400 240,480 33%
Capital Project Transfers 6,816,000 6,816,000 - 0%
General Fund Transfer 10,000,000 10,000,000 3,333,320 33%
Depreciation Reserve 5,000,000 5,000,000 - 0%
All Other 2 2,053,500 2,053,500 650,396 32%
$ 84,715,400 $ 84,715,400 $ 21,746,331 26%
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) 752,307 752,307 285,549
Sales per MWh $106.09 $106.09 $103.74
Purchased/Generated MWh 785,072- 785,072- 288,599-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $60.87 $60.87 $48.50
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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 $13,998,061 1,965,668 1,091,588 466,818 240,480 - 3,333,320 - 650,396
• Budget • Revised Budget • Actual
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City of Dover
Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (October 2019)
Budget Revised Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 432,600 $ 432,600 $ 134,055 31%
Council 157,700 157,700 40,730 26% Mayor
Tax Assessor 398,200 398,200 93,871 24% Human Resources
Fire 763,700 763,700 288,098 38% Customer Services
Grounds 1,269,500 1,269,500 371,450 29% Fleet Maintenance
Library 1,779,800 1,779,800 569,048 32%
Procurement & Inventory
Recreation 1,156,600 1,156,600 334,342 29%
Engineering
Life Safety 381,500 381,500 94,889 25%
Code Enforcement 680,200 680,200 189,134 28% Facilities Management
Planning 570,400 570,400 171,701 30% Pub. Services Administration
Public Inspections 644,700 644,700 168,026 26% Finance
Police 17,183,900 17,183,900 5,460,763 32% Information Technology
Police Extra Duty 665,100 665,100 151,049 23%
City Manager
Streets 810,600 787,400 181,794 23%
Stormwater
Sanitation 2,432,400 2,432,400 760,150 31%
Stormwater 859,000 865,500 134,996 16% Sanitation
City Manager 1,007,900 1,007,900 243,932 24% Streets
Information Technology 747,000 747,000 367,428 49% Police Extra Duty
Finance 935,800 935,800 303,546 32% Police
Pub. Services Administration 802,300 819,000 232,846 28%
Public Inspections
Facilities Management 655,700 655,700 222,330 34%
Planning
Engineering 368,800 368,800 68,933 19%
Procurement & Inventory 684,400 684,400 210,899 31% Code Enforcement
Fleet Maintenance 1,051,200 1,051,200 275,667 26% Life Safety
Customer Services 1,067,500 1,067,500 353,871 33% Recreation
Human Resources 524,200 574,200 131,692 23% Library
Mayor 226,900 226,900 36,342 16%
Grounds
$ 38,257,600 $ 38,307,600 $ 11,591,585 30%
Fire
Tax Assessor
Council
City Clerk
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
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Utilities Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (October 2019)
Water Divison Expenses
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 371,400 $ 371,400 $ 50,064 13%
Water Department 638,400 638,400 200,071 31%
Water Treatment Plant 2,080,900 2,080,900 603,994 29%
$ 3,090,700 $ 3,090,700 $ 854,128 28%
Wastewater Divison Expenses
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 195,100 $ 195,100 $ 51,438 26%
Wastewater Department 1,153,900 1,153,900 340,433 30%
$ 1,349,000 $ 1,349,000 $ 391,871 29%
Electric Division Expenses
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 3,802,800 $ 3,802,800 $ 1,084,186 29%
Electrical Engineering 1,372,900 1,372,900 360,973 26%
Administration 615,500 615,500 135,293 22%
Meter Reading 401,900 401,900 174,020 43%
Systems Operations 853,100 853,100 211,196 25%
$ 7,046,200 $ 7,046,200 $ 1,965,668 28%
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Water Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Wastewater Division % of Budget
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
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Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (October 2019)
General Fund Budget Actual %
Fire $ 281,100 $ 54,891 19.5%
Recreation 476,000 30,510 6.4%
Life Safety 48,900 - 0.0%
Code Enforcement 37,200 - 0.0%
Inspections 18,600 - 0.0%
Police 753,900 - 0.0%
Streets 1,266,500 204,145 16.1%
Sanitation 287,200 - 0.0%
Grounds 128,400 - 0.0%
Stormwater 365,000 - 0.0%
Information Technology 45,600 408 0.9%
Facilities Management 784,000 1,067 0.1%
Purchasing 390,000 23,500 6.0%
Fleet Maintenance 21,600 - 0.0%
Transfer to Parkland Reserve - 15,000 0.0%
General Fund Capital Projects $ 4,904,000 $ 329,521 6.7%
Water Fund
Water $ 960,400 $ 31,832 3.3%
Water Treatment Plant 559,700 806,398 144.1%
Water Fund Capital Projects $ 1,520,100 $ 838,230 55.1%
Wastewater Fund
Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 2,302,600 $ 333,508 14.5%
Electric Fund
Electric Generation $ 115,000 $ 112,507 97.8%
Transmission/Distribution 1,255,000 505,025 40.2%
Electrical Engineering 3,293,000 79,019 2.4%
ERP System 488,000 1,020 0.2%
Electric Administration 1,643,200 - 0.0%
Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 6,816,000 $ 697,572 10.2%
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 15,542,700 $ 2,198,831 14.1%
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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
OCTOBER 2019
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Date Ran ge: From 09/01 /2019 to 09/30/2019
Incident Run Log Fixed Property :
Dover Fire Department Company: All Companies
Sorted by : Not sel ected
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 SGOVERNORS 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
09/04/2019300462019-000931 11 :33 BAYRD 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
09/10/2019300462019-000960 19:57 110 SPRINGFIELDWAY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
09/11/2019300462019-000961 14:54 210 BEISERBLVD Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.4
09/12/2019 30046 2019-000962 19:16 COURT ST Extrication of vlctlm(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
09/16/2019300462019-000976 15:16 1261 SFARMVIEWDR 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
09/16/2019300462019-000980 22:21 46 SNEWST 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 Narm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
09/20/2019 30046 2019-000988 14:58 125 GREENTREE DR 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
09/24/2019300462019-001012 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
09/27/201930046 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
09/28/2019300462019-001034 14:34 416 SUSSEXAVE 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
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
09/28/2019300462019-001037 22 :00 103 SGOVERNORSAVE 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
09/30/2019300462019-001042 13:54 631 RIDGELYST 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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2:14 PM Robbins Hose Company # 1, Inc.
12/02/19 Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
Accrual Basis July through October 2019
Jul - Oct 19 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Personnel & Office Expenses
201 · Contract Employee 13,516.36 37,000.00 -23,483.64 36.5%
203 · Office Supplies 186.11 1,000.00 -813.89 18.6%
204 · Training & Travel Expenses 3,130.00 12,000.00 -8,870.00 26.1%
Total Personnel & Office Expenses 16,832.47 50,000.00 -33,167.53 33.7%
Repairs & Maintenance
101 · Equipment Repairs 40 ,895.71 135,000.00 -94,104.29 30.3%
102 · Fuel 6,269.57 13,500.00 -7,230.43 46.4%
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 57,425.14 189,000.00 -131,574.86 30.4%
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 Unifonns & Misc. Eq ... 0.00 2,000.00 -2,000.00 0.0%
304 · Dispatchers Unifonns 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 2,041 .63 7,500.00 -5,458.37 27.2%
405 · Water/Sewer 480.22 2,000.00 -1 ,519.78 24.0%
Total Utilities 18,448.01 59,500.00 -41,051.99 31.0%
Total Expense 102,453.85 331 ,500.00 -229 ,046.15 30.9%
Net Ordinary Income -102,453.85 -331 ,500.00 229,046,15 30.9%
Net Income -102,453.85 -331,500.00 229,046.15 30.9%
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12/02/19 Profit & Loss
Accrual Basis October 2019
Oct 19
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
City Quarterly Deposit 90,000.00
Total Income 90 ,000.00
Expense
Personnel & Office Expenses
201 · Contract Employee 3,013.08
203 · Office Supplies 23.00
204 · Training & Travel Expenses 1,190.00
Total Personnel & Office Expenses 4,226 .08
Repairs & Maintenance
102 · Fuel 1,247.31
Total Repairs & Maintenance 1,247.31
Utilities
404 · Telephone 522.71
Total Utilities 522.71
Total Expense 5,996.10
Net Ordinary Income 84 ,003.90
Net Income 84,003.90
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Timothy Stump 400 South Queen Street
Acting Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
December 9, 2019
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Member of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of
October 2019:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through October 31, 2019 numbered 34,750 this is a decrease of 1,798
complaints over the same period last year.
38,000 36,701 36,548
35,956
36,000 34,750
34,000
32,469
32,000
30,000
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
15
11
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10 8 7 6
4
5
0
2
Burglary
2
Robbery
1 1 1
Rape
1 0 0
Homicide
0
I•Sudden Death
0
• Cases Reported in October • Cases Cleared In October • Cases Cleared from Previous Months
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DRUGS, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME (DVOC) AND STREET CRIMES SECTION SEIZURES
Along with the drug seizures below, the units also recovered 388.1 grams/doses of miscellaneous other
drugs and $5,643.00 during the month of October.
20,000.00 16,094.31
10,000.00
0.00 I
Marijuana
225.5
Cocaine
55
Ecstasy (Doses)
13
Prescription
4.825
Heroin
Pills (Doses)
• GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
6 5
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 0
CI
0
I 0 0
DVOC/STREET CRIMES - 1
0
PATROL
0 0 0
SEU
0
• HANDGUN • RIFLE • SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING
COMMUNITY POLICING CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0 CADETS CONTACTS
ASSIST OTHER 62 PARKING 8
WARRANTS ON FILE 0 SMOKING 1
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 0 OPEN CONTAINER 8
PARKING DCO’S 3 LOUD NOISE 2
LOUD MUSIC 0 OTHER DCO’s 17
MISCELLANEOUS DCO’S 0 PROPERTY CHECKS 29
PARKING COMPLAINTS 1 BUSINESS CONTACTS 43
PEDDLER 0 LIBRARY CHECKS 82
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 114 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 45
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 0 SPECIAL EVENTS 6
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 0 TOTAL CONTACTS 241
BIKE PATROL 0
PROPERTY CHECKS 15
WARNINGS 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 195
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STREET CRIMES
STREET CRIMES
ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI'S 0
ASSIST OTHER 7
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 41
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 15
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 0
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 0
CURFEW CHECKS 120
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS 0
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 18
WARNINGS 17
FUGITIVES 6
DCO'S 0
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 224
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 7,897 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is an increase of 333
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
16,000
13,880
14,000
12,000 10,953
9,711
10,000
7,564 7,897
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through October 31, 2019, the Dover Police investigated 1,631 traffic crashes, an increase of 119 crashes
investigated during the same period last year.
1,650 1,631
1,600 1,582
1,550 1,537
1,515 1,512
1,500
1,450
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
911 Center
During the month of October, the Dover Police Department handled 7,684 calls, a decrease of 141 calls
received during the same period last year.
12,000
10,398
10,000
8,931
8,722
7,825 7,684
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
• 2015 •2016
•2017
• 2018
•2019
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CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through October 31st, 2019, we issued 4,565 city ordinance summons, an increase of 220 summonses for
the same period last year.
7,000 5,904
6,000 5,279 5,058
4,345 4,565
5,000
11 I I• I• I.
4,000 3,064 3,062 2,644
3,000 2,080 1,653
2,000
1,000
0
: I
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
ISSUED 5,279 5,904 5,058 4,345 4,565
PAID 3,064 3,062 2,644 2,080 1,653
SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/OCTOBER
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 0
TIER 2 21 1,953 22 0
TIER 3 8 1,430 27 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
214 210
200
150
99 98
100
50
0
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
• TIER 2 214 210
• TIER 3 99 98
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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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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-20
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
2 COUNCIL MET:
3 That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 -
4 Qualifications, Paragraph (d) of the Dover Code be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold,
5 blue, italics and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
6 Sec. 102-113. - Qualifications.
7 (d) Any persons purchasing residential real property in which they will reside within the
8 downtown redevelopment high priority target area defined in Appendix C shall be
9 given tax relief from the payment of real estate taxes in the following manner: first
10 year of ownership, total tax abatement; second year of ownership, 75 percent tax
11 abatement; third year of ownership, 50 percent tax abatement; fourth year of
12 ownership, 25 percent tax abatement; fifth year of ownership, no tax abatement.
13 Provided however that the homeowner is required to occupy the home as their
14 principal place of residence during the entire time that the taxes are abated and if the
15 property ceases to be their principal place of residence at any time during the
16 four-year period of abatement, then they shall lose their right of abatement and shall
17 be required to pay immediately all taxes abated up to the time that the home ceases
18 to be their principal residence. In order to obtain the tax abatement, the homeowner
19 must make application by affidavit submitted to the city clerk assessor showing
20 qualification for the abatement and each year thereafter, submit a similar affidavit
21 showing their continued right to the abatement. If qualification for the abatement
22 ceases within the four-year period of abatement the homeowner is required to notify
23 the city clerk assessor of the lack of qualification for the abatement and within 90
24 days from the date the qualification ceases, pay all taxes abated in the past.
25 (Code 1981, § 19.5-33; Ord. of 12-11-2000; Ord. of 8-8-2005(3); Ord. No. 2011-11, 7-11-2011; Ord.
26 No. 2011-17, 8-8-2011; Ord. No. 2015-03, 2-23-2015 )
27 ADOPTED: *
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30 SYNOPSIS
31 The amendment changes the affidavit recipient from the city clerk to the city assessor.
32 (SPONSORS: POLCE, BUNDEK, MCDOWELL)
33 Actions History
34 12/09/2019 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council
35 11/26/2019 - Introduced - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-21
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
2 COUNCIL MET:
3 WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 22 - Municipalities, Chapter 7 - Planning Commission, Section 701
4 - Establishment; Membership, of the Delaware Code, the City of Dover established a Planning
5 Commission; and
6 WHEREAS, Title 22 - Municipalities, Chapter 7 - Planning Commission, Section 702 -
7 Comprehensive Development Plan, Paragraph (e) of the Delaware Code requires that at least every
8 ten years, a municipality's adopted comprehensive plan shall be "revised, updated, and amended as
9 necessary, and readopted"; and
10 WHEREAS, at a special meeting on December 2, 2008, the Dover Planning Commission reviewed
11 and approved the 2008 Dover Comprehensive Plan (Final Draft dated October 31, 2008), and
12 forwarded it, with revisions, to the City Council for adoption; and
13 WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the 2008 Comprehensive Plan on January 5,
14 2009 and then on February 9, 2009 approved Ordinance #2008-44 to adopt the Planning
15 Commission's recommended Comprehensive Plan; and
16 WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 22 - Municipalities, Chapter 7 - Planning Commission, Section 702
17 - Comprehensive Development Plan, of the Delaware Code, the City of Dover adopted a
18 comprehensive plan update known as the 2008 Comprehensive Plan on February 9, 2009; and
19 WHEREAS, having adopted a comprehensive plan in 2009, the City desires to comply with the
20 provisions of Title 22 - Municipalities, Chapter 7 - Planning Commission, Section 702 -
21 Comprehensive Development Plan, Paragraph (e), of the Delaware Code by reviewing and updating
22 the 2008 Comprehensive Plan; and
23 WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 22 - Municipalities, Chapter 7 - Planning Commission, Section 702
24 - Comprehensive Development Plan, of the Delaware Code, the Planning Commission will conduct
25 a public hearing on December 16, 2019 to consider the approval of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan
26 (Final DRAFT dated December 3, 2019) and forward it along with any recommendations to the City
27 Council for adoption; and
28 WHEREAS, the City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the 2019 Comprehensive Plan
29 on January 13, 2020 and then act on Ordinance #2019-21 to adopt the Planning Commission's
30 recommended Comprehensive Plan; and
31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover adopt
32 The Dover Plan: 2019 Comprehensive Plan - "Planning for a Bigger Better Dover", as amended, and
33 submit the Plan to the Governor for Certification.
34 EFFECTIVE DATE: The 2019 Comprehensive Plan shall become effective upon the receipt of the
35 certification by the Governor.
36 ADOPTED: *
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39 SYNOPSIS
40 The proposed ordinance would adopt the 2019 Comprehensive Plan as approved and
41 recommended by the Dover Planning Commission and amended by motion of the
42 Dover City Council.
43 Actions History
44 12/09/2019 - First Reading - City Council
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-19
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
2 COUNCIL MET:
3 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 9 - General Residence and
4 Office Zoning (RG-O) of the Dover Code be amended by inserting the bold, blue text and deleting
5 the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
6 Section 9. - General residence and office zoning [zone] (RG-O).
7 9.1 Uses permitted. In a general residence and office zone, no building or premises shall be
8 used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or
9 designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
10 9.11 Any use permitted in the general residence zone, except off-street parking accessory
11 to uses in the central commercial zone (C-2).
12 9.12 Any use permitted in the RM-2 zone.
13 9.13 Business, professional, or governmental office on suitably landscaped lots.
14 9.14 The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning
15 commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions
16 set forth in section 10.1 and to any specified requirements set forth below:
17 (a) After a building complex in this zone has reached a building space area of
18 100,000 square feet, then the following uses shall be permitted as conditional
19 uses, subject to the approval of the planning commission: cafeterias, restaurants,
20 barbershops, beauty shops, travel agencies, banks, copy centers, coffee supplies,
21 retail stores, newsstands and associated laboratory facilities.
22 (b) In order to stimulate limited commercial activity in this zone where the city's
23 historic district overlay zone exists and to make this portion of the city's historic
24 district a greater attraction to tourists and residents, the following list of
25 preferred uses may be permitted as conditional uses, subject to the approval of
26 the planning commission:
27 i. Antique shops, art galleries, gift and card shops, book stores, specialty
28 hobby stores (i.e., miniatures, models, needlecrafts), bakeries (including
29 baking on premises), barbershops, and restaurants.
30 ii. Limitation of entrances from State Street only.
31 iii. Total floor area of any one retail use is not to exceed 2,000 square feet.
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32 iv. Such uses will be subject to historic district requirements and will
33 therefore require an architectural review certificate. Architectural review
34 certificates for retail uses described above shall not be granted unless it
35 has been demonstrated that the proposed use will result in either no
36 material change to the exterior of the structure visible from State Street
37 or will result in a restoration of the structure to an appearance which can
38 be documented to more closely reflect the historical appearance of that
39 structure. Material change would include modifications to doors,
40 windows and masonry, other than routine maintenance.
41 v. No parking shall be required for the retail user.
42 vi. If new construction is proposed on State Street between Loockerman and
43 Water Streets, the proposal must not require demolition or extensive
44 modifications of any existing structure which presently contributes to the
45 historic district because of its age or architectural appearance. In addition,
46 the RG-O zone bulk and parking requirements would be waived in certain
47 respects. Lot width and depth will be as appropriate to the site, subject to
48 architectural review and site plan review. Setbacks will be discouraged.
49 Side yards will reflect the needs of adjacent structures by providing
50 adequate light and air to reach existing windows. The height limit of 35
51 feet or 2½ stories will be retained, as will the 85 percent lot coverage
52 limit. The floor area ratio limitation will be raised to 1.0. The parking
53 requirements will be waived.
54 (c) Bed and breakfast inns, subject to the following:
55 i. A bed and breakfast inn may only be established within a primary
56 residential structure or in an associated accessory structure.
57 ii. The owner of the property shall reside on the premises of the bed and
58 breakfast inn or in an adjacent premises. However, if ownership of the
59 property is in the name of a corporation, partnership, trust, etc., a
60 full-time resident manager/operator/innkeeper shall reside in the principal
61 structure on the subject property or adjacent property.
62 iii. The principal structure shall contain at least one full bathroom for the
63 exclusive use of the owner or resident manager and other members of the
64 immediate household. In addition, one full bathroom shall be provided
65 for each two guestrooms. Each full bathroom shall contain a minimum of
66 one water closet (toilet), one lavatory (sink) and one bathtub or shower
67 stall and shall comply with all applicable building and plumbing codes.
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68 iv. The number of guestrooms requested shall be set forth in the application
69 for conditional use. The planning commission shall expressly establish
70 the maximum number of guestrooms permitted for any application for
71 which approval is granted. In no case shall a bed and breakfast inn
72 contain more than ten guestrooms.
73 v. Off-street parking shall be provided at a minimum of two spaces, plus
74 one space per guestroom. Off-street parking shall be prohibited in the
75 front yard, except that such parking which may be customarily
76 accommodated on a single width driveway may be permitted. Required
77 parking may be provided on the premises or off the premises, provided
78 that such off-premises parking is located within 150 feet walking distance
79 of the bed and breakfast property.
80 vi. Lot coverage for a bed and breakfast inn shall not exceed 60 percent of
81 the lot.
82 vii. Signage is limited to one sign, not to exceed six square feet in area. Signs
83 may be illuminated, provided that internally illuminated signs shall be
84 prohibited.
85 viii. Meals may be served to residents and overnight guests only. No cooking
86 appliances or kitchenettes shall be permitted within the guestrooms,
87 except for small refrigerators and microwave ovens.
88 ix. The stay of overnight guests shall be limited to 30 consecutive days.
89 x. The owner/operator of a bed and breakfast inn shall maintain a current
90 City of Dover business license and the establishment shall be inspected
91 at least semi-annually by the City of Dover Fire Marshal and the City of
92 Dover Health Inspector for compliance with all applicable life safety and
93 health and sanitation codes.
94 9.15 Signs shall meet the regulations found in article 5, section 4, supplementary sign
95 regulations.
96 9.2 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in
97 article 5, section 8.1.
98 9.3 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article
99 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the
100 erection or enlargement of all structures and related accessory structures. Such approval
101 shall also be required prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for a change of use.
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102 9.4 Off-street parking. No parking lot shall be located within the minimum required front yard,
103 nor between the street line and the principal building on the lot. Off-street parking shall be
104 provided in accordance with the provisions of article 4 and article 6 of this ordinance.
105 (Ord. of 2-14-1983; Ord. of 1-9-1989; Ord. of 6-26-1989; Ord. of 2-10-1992; Ord. of 7-12-1993, §
106 14; Ord. of 4-25-1994; Ord. of 7-10-2000; Ord. of 2-12-2001; Ord. No. 2012-15, 8-13-2012)
107 ADOPTED: *
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110 SYNOPSIS
111 The amendment would permit barbershops in the General Residence and Office (RG-O) zone.
112 (SPONSORS: POLCE AND SLAVIN)
113 Actions History
114 12/09/2019 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council
115 11/26/2019 - Introduced - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT
First Reading before the Dover City Council
December 9, 2019
Owners: William E. Ardito
Address: 4 Lakeview Drive, Dover
Location: Southwest side of Lakeview Drive and southwest of
Sunset Drive, immediately abutting Silver Lake
Tax Parcel: ED-05-068.13-01-08.00-000
Size: 0.63 acres
Present Use: One-family residence (detached)
Proposed Use: Bed and Breakfast
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Residential Medium Density
Present Zoning: R-7 (One-Family Residence Zone)
Proposed Zoning: RG-1 (General Residence Zone)
Reason for Request: To permit a Bed and Breakfast and potential wedding venue
File Number: Z-20-01
Ordinance Number: 2019-22
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City of Dover Application No.: Z-20-01
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City of Dover
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-22
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3 4 LAKEVIEW DRIVE
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
5 limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
7 described below from R-7 (One-family Residence) to RG-1 (General Residence).
8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
9 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
10 1) That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
11 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
12 R-7 (One-family Residence) to RG-1 (General Residence) on that property located at
13 4 Lakeview Drive, consisting of 0.63 acres+/-, owned by William E. Ardito.
14 (Tax Parcel: ED-05-068.13-01-08.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-20-01; Council District: 3)
15 ADOPTED: *
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17 Actions History
18 12/09/2019 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council