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Council Committee of the Whole Agenda
January 14, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at the appropriate time. When
possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or email at cityclerk@dover.de.us) should you wish
to be recognized.
Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
Adoption of the Agenda
1. Update on the Towne Point School and Discussion of a Dog Park (Anderson)
2. Adjournment of Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
Adoption of the Agenda
1. Presentation - Diversity and Inclusion Study
2. Discussion - City of Dover Affirmative Action Plan
3. Project Carry-forward Budget Balances/Proposed Budget Amendments/Ordinance
#2020-01
(Staff recommendation: Approval of the proposed budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2020
and adoption of Ordinance #2020-01)
4. Dover Library - Kent County Reciprocal Borrowing Funds
(Staff recommendation: Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to send a letter
detailing the proposed uses for the $125,000 allocation)
5. Adjournment of Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting
Adjournment of Council Committee of the Whole meeting
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The agenda items as listed may not be considered in sequence. Pursuant to 29 Del.C. §1004(e)(2),
this agenda is subject to change to include the addition or deletion of items, including executive
sessions, which arise at the time of the meeting.
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Diversity and Inclusion Assessment
for the City of Dover Delaware
FINAL
Capital of the First State
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Report Content
• Introduction
• Assessment Objective
• Assessment Methodology
• Participation and Demographics
• Summary of Findings (Overall, City of Dover, Dover Police Department)
• Assessment Findings (City of Dover & Police Department)
• Recommendations (City of Dover & Police Department)
• Appendix – Focus Group and Interview Questions
• Appendix - Human Capital Data
• Appendix – Recommended IVY Training
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Introduction
• Ivy Planning Group (Ivy) is pleased to present this Diversity and Inclusion Assessment Report
to the City of Dover - City Manager, City Council, Departments and Staff. Ivy has been a
trusted adviser to hundreds of clients for more than 29 years and continues to help solve
complex diversity and inclusion challenges facing our ever-changing workforce and
workplace. Our client list includes many organizations in the state of Delaware, and we are
excited to include the City of Dover to the list of amazing clients.
• This Assessment Report takes a look at the state of workforce and workplace in the City and
Police Departments, leveraging diversity as an opportunity and enabler to success. We are
grateful that you trusted us with your data, documents, processes and made time for
employees to provide their insights to help us understand your organization better and make
recommendations that will drive better outcomes. There is a quote that says “a rising tide lifts
all boats” – John F. Kennedy which rings true for assessments like this one. Implemented
recommendations that improves diversity and inclusion benefits all staff and leads to a better
employee experience.
• We encourage you to view this report as a gift of perspective, insight and feedback - which
can aid in making more inclusive and solid business decisions. We also encourage you to use
it as a tool to open greater channels of communication to better serve one another and the
community.
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Assessment Objective
The City of Dover (City) contracted with IVY Planning Group (IVY) to conduct a Diversity and
Inclusion (D&I) assessment in order to determine:
• Workforce availability, based on EEOC job categories, within the entire City of Dover geographic
area
• Strengths and weaknesses of the recruitment and selection practices and written personnel policies
• Current level of inclusion with the workforce
• Recommendations to improve diversity efforts in regard to recruiting for civilian and sworn police
officers and cadets
• Clear recommendations to improve all of the above
Ivy performed a multi-phased approach to meet this objective:
• Quantitative analysis of City of Dover’s workforce data and HR processes, specifically, the
recruiting and selection processes, policies, practices
• Qualitative analysis of interview and focus group data
• Deliverable of findings and recommendations to improve D&I at City of Dover
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Assessment Methodology
Ivy’s assessment methodology utilizes a quantitative and qualitative assessment process.
1. Ivy performed a quantitative human capital analysis of City of Dover’s workforce. Three approaches
were used for this analysis:
• The analysis included a 2019 snapshot data review of the City of Dover (City) and Dover Police
Department’s (DPD) workforce representation and utilization* by gender, race/ethnicity and level.
• The analysis included a review of City and DPD’s workforce representation by gender, race,
ethnicity, and job group* (using EEO-4 occupation categories) for FY 2015-2019 compared to the
civilian labor force for the entire US (US CLF), and the US citizens employed in Delaware (DE CLF).
• The analysis included an employee progression analysis, with trends over time for FY2015, 2017
and 2019, for City and DPD’s applicant flow*, new hires*, promotions*, and separations/attrition*
displayed by gender, race, and ethnicity, along with an adverse impact analysis.
NOTE: Dover provided Ivy with City and DPD workforce data separately for 2019 ONLY. The historical data,
2015 and 2017, was provided only via MD715 reports, with City and DPD combined. With that, we were
unable to separate City from DPD for 2015-17.
* See the Appendix for details of the human capital analysis
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Assessment Methodology, continued
2. Ivy performed a qualitative human capital analysis of the City and DPD’s workforce using focus groups
and interviews. We sent several invitations to participate in the study to the entire employee population
and followed up with respondents, sending individual calendar invites for their scheduled interview or
focus group. Each interviewee and focus group attendee were asked the same questions and those
questions can be found in the Appendix of this report.
Interviews
The interviews were conducted with 16 department leaders, 1 hour each.
Focus Groups
City and DPD staff were grouped into sessions by job role/function or by demographic grouping,
including gender and/or race/ethnicity. IVY collects data this way in order to obtain a holistic view of the
organization and understand how employees experience the organization across roles/functions and
demographics. 9 focus groups were conducted, 1.5 hours each.
In order to create a comfortable environment to speak, all focus group participants were asked to
maintain anonymity and IVY committed to confidentiality. While one IVY consultant asked the
questions, a second IVY consultant was the scribe. The notes were projected onscreen so participants
could see and confirm the accuracy of the notes.
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Assessment Methodology, continued
3. For both the interview and the focus group data, Ivy performed a structured content analysis using a
coding scheme to classify each participant comment into themes as well as similarities and differences
in employee experience across the different participant communities (e.g., people leaders vs. individual
contributors, women vs. men, Hispanic and people of color vs. White employees). Those themes were
then grouped into findings and subsequently, recommendations.
4. Ivy also performed a document review and specifically analyzed the recruitment/selection process for
both the City and DPD. We examined the people, processes, functions, and systems to determine how
they are working to achieve the desired goals and ways D&I can enable the process. In addition, the
document review serves as a point of reference for comparison to the data to be collected from the
qualitative data analysis. For example, through interviews and focus groups we sometimes find gaps
between how talent management routines were intended to work (i.e., policies on paper) and how they
are actually implemented and experienced by leaders and employees.
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Participation in the Diversity and Inclusion Study
• As outlined in the Assessment Methodology, the opportunity and invitation to participate in this study was
provided to all employees. Some points regarding participation rates include:
• While participation rates were lower than desired among staff, leaders in the City and DPD participated and
demonstrated eagerness to lend their voice to the effort.
• There were NO White Men and White Women Sworn Officers that participated in this study. Reasons for the
lack of participation as relayed by police department leadership and input from focus groups include: (1)
overtime was not authorized, (2) focus group dates/times did into correspond with the work times of the officers,
(3) vacations and other prescheduled leave prevented those who may want to participate from doing so. It is
unclear the reasons/causes for this lack of participation, so an opportunity exists to request more feedback.
• Overall participation met or exceed those in other studies Ivy conducted with similar sized organizations in and
outside of Delaware.
• It is also important to note Ivy began its work in Delaware with the State of Delaware Assessment in 2016.
This study and others we have conducted since mention the history of racial issues within the state and
that the topic of diversity has shown to be difficult for some. Ivy understands that this may have
contributed to the lack of participation in this study (although we could not confirm that with staff) but
believe that City and DPD desires to press toward understanding and building a culture that is fully diverse
and inclusive.
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Participant Demographics
Participation rates for the focus groups totaled 39%. Details by community/demographic follows:
Roles Race Gender Count Total Pop % Part Date
Sergeants All All 6 9 67% 6/26/2019
Lieutenants All All 3 4 75% 6/24/2019
Master Corporal All All 4 15 27% 7/8/2019
Police Officers POC Male 1 18 6% 7/1/2019
Civilan White Male 4 115 3% 7/8/2019
Civilan White Female 6 51 12% 6/24/2019
Police Civilian White Female 2 6/24/2019
Civilian Supervisors All All 13 27 48% 6/17/2019
Civilan POC All 7 50 14% 6/27/2019
Police Civilian POC All 4 6/27/2019
Mayor and Council Members All Male 6 9 67% 7/8/2019
1:1 Interviews All All 16 22 73%
Total 72 320 39%
NOTES:
• Police Civilians participated as part of the Civilian focus groups and are counted as part of that total population.
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Summary of Assessment Findings
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Summary of Findings (Overall)
O1: City of Dover and Police Department participants shared that pensions, benefits, commute, education
reimbursement and earned vacation time as positive reasons they stay in their jobs.
O2: Council Members expressed great pride in the efforts made to improve diversity and the environment that
fosters inclusion.
O3: The Dover Human Relations Commission conducted a Diversity Research Study in 2016 that produced
nine (9) recommendations. There is little evidence that any of the recommendations outlined in the plan were
met.
O4: City and DPD leaders should seek to build capacity at articulating the benefits of diversity as a business
and community service enabler.
O5: Both the City and DPD human capital analysis results show acceptable representation or improvements
across gender, race/ethnicity and job function categories.
O6: Many respondents felt that the lack of racial/ethnic diversity in the senior levels of the City and Police
Department contributes to the poor reputation that exists within the community.
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Summary of Findings (Police Department)
S1: The DPD website provides transparency to applicants on the process to becoming a Sworn
Officer as well as attending the Police Cadet Academy.
Strengths at the
DPD (S) S2: DPD conducts periodic “How to Succeed” information sessions for potential candidates on the
steps to becoming a Sworn Officer.
Diversity and E1: The lack of participation in this study by the Sworn Officer communities (white male, white
female and people of color) provides an opportunity for DPD leadership to delve deeper to better
Inclusion understand perceptions and barriers to diversity and inclusion.
Environment (E) E2: A disassociation exists between diversity and qualifications. This results in many study
participants describing diversity as less than.
R1: People of color and women don’t move through the applicant pipeline at the same rates as their
white counterparts, funneling out at much greater rates.
R2: The lack of racial and ethnic diversity that exists on the Oral Board interview panel increases
potential bias against women and people of color.
R3: Recruiting efforts lack ties to a comprehensive strategy for attracting and hiring women and
Recruiting (R) people of color.
R4: The candidate processing time from application to offer may present a barrier to attracting and
hiring the best talent.
R5: It is difficult for lateral hires from the outside to get credit for their experiences and tenure due to
a somewhat inflexible hiring policy, which presents a barrier to having outsiders' close race, gender
and ethnicity gaps.
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Summary of Findings (Police Department)
R6: The application process does not leverage technical advances to reach talent who may not
reach the DPD through conventional methods. This may deter potential applicants.
Recruiting (R) - R7: Internal promotions contribute to the lack of racial/ethnic diversity in leadership, since the
Continued internal pipeline lacks a robust supply of racial/ethnic diversity.
R8: The PD website https://doverpolice.org/ should be updated to better reflect the commitment to
represent a diverse community and the overall appreciation for diversity and inclusion.
P1: Disciplinary actions for bad behavior are inconsistently executed and largely depend on who
Performance (P)
the supervisor is and the closeness of the relationship with the officer.
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Summary of Findings (City/Civilian)
SC1: The City Council Mission Statement and the HR Mission uses inclusive language that
helps build communication, inclusion, and trust.
Strengths at the
SC2: The City established a Minority & Female Recruitment Enhancement strategy to close
City (SC)
gaps in presentation which demonstrated thoughtful due diligence and a genuine effort to
minority recruitment.
AC1: Advancement opportunities within the City of Dover are unclear and inconsistent for
Advancement at people of color.
the City (AC) AC2: Training opportunities that offer new skills for advancement were considered
nonexistent.
PC1: Many respondents felt that the amount, frequency, method of receiving and providing
Performance at the
feedback was adequate but not consistent across groups and departments.
City (PC)
PC2: The current merit pay system is not considered effective among non-union staff.
RC1: The City’s website provides helpful information to prospective candidates. However,
other functions relating to the application process are cumbersome and may be a deterrent
Recruiting at the to attracting top talent.
City (RC) RC2: Applicant tracking for prospective candidates is not sufficient.
RC3: Recruiting and sourcing methods do not reach diverse candidates on a consistent
basis.
Diversity &
Inclusion EC1: Women and people of color have a more inconsistent experience working at the City
Environment at the than their white male counterparts.
City (EC)
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Summary of Findings (City/Civilian)
L1: Two leadership barriers stand in the way of D&I success at City: 1) There is a disconnect between
Leadership (L) leadership’s desire to advance D&I efforts and in their impact/results and 2) There is a lack of
accountability in leadership owning D&I efforts.
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Assessment Findings
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Approach to Findings
City of Dover engaged IVY to conduct a D&I assessment of the organization and its human resource functions. IVY’s
assessment was conducted through a diversity and inclusion (D&I) lens, therefore the findings focus on factors that
were enablers or barriers to D&I at City and DPD. The findings are a synthesis of several approaches:
1. There is a story, a reality, in numbers.
• Methods: IVY analyzed quantitative data to identify any gaps by race, ethnicity or gender in terms of opportunities throughout
City and DPD’s hiring processes and employee lifecycle. As appropriate, IVY also used these analyses to identify possible root
causes of gaps, as these would be enablers or barriers to D&I.
• Access: One element critical for success is access to the applicant and workforce data requested for the assessment. City and
DPD was forthright and accommodating in giving IVY access to all requested data.
• Accuracy: Another element critical for success is the data’s completeness and accuracy. This proved to be a challenge with the
applicant data, largely due to the fact that City had not implemented their human resources information system (HRIS) or
applicant tracking system (ATS). Adequate systems facilitate tracking of every step as job applicants progress through
recruiting and hiring cycles, as well as employee activity including progress through promotion qualification and assessment
processes.
2. Personal/group experiences.
• Why they matter: Experiences, and oftentimes, perceptions, qualify as reality to the individuals who have those experiences
and perceptions. Leaders must therefore understand employees’ perceptions in order to understand their reality.
• Methods: IVY analyzed qualitative data collected using interviews with department leaders and Commissioners, and focus
groups with managers, employees, and external stakeholders. In order to understand how employees were experiencing City
and DPD, we asked questions about the workplace culture, recruiting procedures, career advancement, performance
management and appraisal, rewards and recognition, D&I, retention, accountability, and City and DPD’s brand in the
community. We used a structured, content analysis process to code and summarize the qualitative data. The findings are
based on the many voices that we heard and patterns that emerged from the content analysis.
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3. Documents review.
• IVY requested over two-dozen documents. These sources help us understand human resource functions, polices,
procedures, and systems at City and DPD that may influence or hinder D&I. A small sample of the documents we reviewed
include recruitment policies and procedures; applicant tracking reports; new employee manual; job descriptions; job
postings; and the City and DPD benefits.
4. D&I experience and subject matter expertise.
• IVY is a recognized thought leader regarding diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has earned industry recognition
and awards for D&I research and work.
• IVY has been in business since 1990. We have nearly 30 years of experience doing D&I work.
• IVY has a track record in successful engagements with clients across sectors and industries and therefore is able to offer
invaluable knowledge along with proven recommendations and best practices.
5. Data synthesis and presentation of findings.
• The IVY team reviewed the results from all sources described above and synthesized those results to produce themes.
These themes summarize and characterize the findings.
• This report presents Overall Themes that cut across DPD and the City along with Key Findings for each theme.
• The themes are: Police Department City of Dover
Strengths Strengths Leadership
D&I Environment Advancement
Recruiting Performance
Performance Recruiting
D&I Environment
• Some findings will also display quotes from participants in the interviews and focus groups. While many experiences and
insights were shared with us, these quotes are just a sample of the experiences / insights that represent a particular theme
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Overall Findings
Key Findings:
1. City of Dover and Police Department participants shared that pensions, benefits, commute, education
reimbursement and earned vacation time as positive reasons they stay in their jobs.
We asked participants to share the reasons why they stay, and many pointed to reasons such as pensions, benefits,
commute, education reimbursement, and earned vacation time and enjoyment of the work and people they work with.
Others shared that the availability of the job opportunity was a driving factor to working for the City.
2. Council Members expressed great pride in the efforts made to improve diversity and the environment
that fosters inclusion.
Council members shared that they are committed to further improving diversity and inclusion for not just the staff but the
community at the City. They also acknowledged the constraints with available talent, budget and present community
reputation challenges.
“I think there is great inclusion within the city. I have seen
changes from when I was a child. All of the community
participating and adding to the betterment of the city. There
are those who choose not to be included and that’s their loss,
but for the most part I feel like everyone is able to participate
and add to the success and prosperity of the community. I
don’t think there is any community that is as successful as
they want to be. It’s not because we haven’t made the effort” –
Council Member.
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Overall Findings - continued
3. The Dover Human Relations Commission conducted a Diversity Research Study in 2016 that produced
nine (9) recommendations. There is little evidence that any of the recommendations outlined in the plan
were met.
The recommendations/conclusions presented in the study centered around ways all City departments can increase D&I
skills among staff through interactive training, improve the digital presence of the organization as well as suggested
activities to better connect with the diverse citizens in Dover. When asked why the recommendations were not met, time,
ownership and aptitude to change were identified as reasons. If even a few of the recommendations were implemented, it
would have provided additional clarity around the vision of D&I at the City of Dover.
4. City and DPD leaders should seek to build capacity at articulating the benefits of diversity as a business
and community service enabler.
When we asked leaders what they have done to advance D&I, many of the responses did not demonstrate an
understanding of how to lead across differences. Leaders were also not clear about the vision and mission of D&I at the
City and DPD as a key strategy to improve business operations and reputation within the community. Many focused on the
desire not to discriminate but could not identify intentional actions performed to ensure inclusion.
• Leaders lacked basic understanding of how to manage across differences and mitigate bias.
• Leaders did not show commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Leaders did not consistently demonstrate a focus on leading people.
“We have a lot of different communities here; I think the city is looked at as someone that is
trying to get the people in the lower income communities. We have more police in lower
“One of the very real challenges and frustrations for supervisory staff is that the
income areas due to more complaints and crime. We don’t put enough attention to their
demographics of the communities have lots of minorities. We would like the staff
infrastructure. We are just government and we don’t care about the lower income areas. If I
to reflect the community, but it doesn’t. When we post positions, we hope
looked at which roads were not being maintained, that may not be true, but it is perception. I
minorities apply and bring the qualifications we need but it doesn’t happen”.– City
don’t have a good handle on where the diverse areas are other than the lower income areas.
Leader
People would call and ask for traffic calming things – stats would prove that it’s not as bad as
it seems. The perception would be then that they don’t care to help them.” -- City Leader
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Overall Findings - continued
5. Both the City and DPD human capital analysis results showed acceptable levels of representation or
improvements across gender, race/ethnicity and job function categories.
Ivy conducted a comprehensive review of the City and DPD’s workforce data as outlined in the Assessment Methodology
and Appendix 2 of this report. The data shows that the City has only a few gaps in representation across gender and
race/ethnicity for several job functions with the most prominent in the gender category including eight (8) female
department heads. However, there is still room for improvement in the technical and service maintenance job functions.
The DPD also shown improvement from 2017 – 2019 with a total of 19 (19%) female and people of color hires. This
achievement brings them closer in alignment in representation as compared to Delaware and US workforce benchmarks.
However, there is still room for improvement in positions above Sworn Officer.
6. Many respondents felt that the lack of racial/ethnic diversity in the senior levels of the City and Police
Department contributes to the poor reputation that exists within the community.
Focus group participants were asked what they think the City and DPD’s reputation is within the community they serve.
Many shared the perception that the reputation in the community was poor for both the City and DPD. When asked for any
reasons/causes, respondents sited the lack of racial/ethnic diversity among the City and DPD Leadership Team as a
demonstration of the lack of sensitivity to the plight of the minority citizens of Dover.
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Strengths at the Police Department
1. The DPD website provides transparency to applicants on the process to becoming a Sworn Officer as
well as attending the Police Cadet Academy.
Ivy conducted a review of the digital footprint of the DPD and found the process to becoming a Sworn Officer is clear and
transparent for all who visit the site. While it is recommended to improve the diversity of the photos on the site to better
represent the workforce and community it serves, the content is clear and accessible. In addition, the police application is
on the landing page of the careers site.
2. DPD conducts periodic “How to Succeed” information sessions for potential candidates on the steps to
becoming a Sworn Officer.
In order to attract more talent, DPD conducts information sessions to best inform about the process and answer questions.
This demonstrates inclusion and an intention to reach out to the community and inform about vacancies at the DPD.
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Diversity and Inclusion Environment at the Police Department
Key Findings:
1. The lack of participation in this study by the Sworn Officer communities (white male, white female and
people of color) provides an opportunity for DPD leadership to delve deeper to better understand
perceptions and barriers to diversity and inclusion.
Many attempts were made to inform and invite all DPD staff to participate in the focus groups and interviews for the study.
Additionally, the location of the focus groups was centralized at the Dover public library. The white male, white female and
people of color sworn officer ranks did not respond to our multiple attempts at securing attendance at the focus groups.
There are many reasons why these demographics chose not to lend their voice to this important effort (see slide 8) but
there remains an opportunity to gather more feedback to uncover any systemic issues, close any gaps in understanding
and discover opportunities to improve D&I among officers within the DPD.
2. A disassociation exists between diversity and qualifications. This results in many study participants
describing diversity as less than.
When we asked if employees should care about D&I, several participants shared a concern that a focus on D&I hiring
meant lowering standards or sacrificing quality/qualifications. A disassociation between diversity and qualifications exists in
this view and presents a barrier to furthering D&I at the DPD.
“Departments who have
quotas make the worst
“In a perfect world, we mirror demo of decisions (nationwide PD
community, and do that naturally, we are not model)” – Focus Group
giving up standards to have quality officers. But
Member
where we are now, not sure that’s realistic. Why?
Due to a lack of interest in Policing.” -- Interviewee
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“…We try to hire underrepresented classes, try to mirror
community. But it is extremely difficult because they are not
Recruiting at the Police Department interested in working as police officers and due to events in the
nation, makes it even harder. Getting qualified applicants is
hard.”
– Interviewee
Key Findings:
1. People of color and women don’t move through the applicant pipeline at the same rates as their white counterparts,
funneling out at much greater rates.
There is a perception that people are not applying for jobs as police officers. However, our data analysis shows that 94% of the 825 candidates who
applied from 2016 to 2018 were considered “qualified” to move forward in the process after an initial review of their application. However, only 2% of
candidates are actually hired. There are steep drop offs during the testing and background check stages. This disproportionately affects women and
people of color. For example, of the 12 Hispanic applicants who passed the written exam, only 5 made it beyond the Oral Board stage.
2. The lack of racial and ethnic diversity that exists on the Oral Board interview panel increases potential bias against women
and people of color.
The Oral Boards are a crucial step in the process to becoming a Sworn Officer. When a candidate has reached this step, they passed the physical
and written test and must now enter the subjective portion of the process. Our experience shows that where there is a lack of gender and racial/ethnic
representation in subjective processes, the likelihood of unconscious bias rises exponentially. The data shows that diverse candidates do not make it
past this stage (see finding #1) so seeking different perspectives from visually different people provides opportunity to improve how candidates are
assessed and potentially pass this phase.
3. Recruiting efforts lack ties to a comprehensive strategy for attracting and hiring women and people of color.
Recruiting staff are attending career fairs but there is an opportunity to tie the efforts to an overall strategy and goals for closing the significant gaps
that exist with Women and POC at all levels. Some respondents shared that the DPD can do a better job at creating relationships with organizations
that serve Women and POC but there may be unintentional barriers to achieve hiring goals. For example, according to the 2017-2018 applicant
tracker, there were (7) seven Women of Color who were considered qualified by passing the physical and written tests, but none made it past the
Oral Board interview.
Additionally, the DPD shares openings with primarily diverse universities to recruit women and people of color but may unintentionally raise the bar for
hiring that doesn’t exist among white males. The minimum educational requirement to become a Sworn Officer is a High School Diploma or GED with
some college preferred. Broadening recruiting efforts to reach all colleges and universities and even all high schools will manage the perception that
women people of color are expected to be more educated than their peers.
“I’m not a member of any group, but been to meeting with NOBLE, been to
inter-denominational monthly community meeting in which we talk about ways
to improve community relations. I let them know of our openings then too…not
sure how far those go. In a perfect world, I would like to hold an application
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process where only minorities apply… we can then really have impact on
results.” -- Interviewee
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Key Findings:
4. The candidate processing time from application to offer may present a barrier to attracting and hiring the
best talent.
On average, respondents shared that the process can take 6-9 months to receive an offer. While other cities, counties and state
police departments in Delaware and beyond may have similar processing times, the DPD has an opportunity to consider ways it
can lower the processing times to attract the best talent, more specifically, diverse talent. Our analysis showed many instances
where the DPD expended resources to hire new talent, but they declined due to acceptance of an offer from a competitor.
5. It is difficult for lateral hires from the outside to get credit for their experiences and tenure due to a somewhat
inflexible hiring policy, which presents a barrier to having outsiders' close race, gender and ethnicity gaps.
According to General Order 31, Recruitment and Selection – “Lateral entry for police officers certified by another agency is not
permitted at any level in the Dover Police Department”. This presents a problem with closing representation gaps with women
and people of color.
Candidates who have received equivalent or even the same training from another police department are required to start at
entry level at the DPD. Promotions and ultimately retention becomes an issue because qualified women and people of color are
not eligible to test for promotion to PFC or Corporal based on a combination of their experience and tenure.
6. The application process does not leverage technical advances to reach talent who may not reach the DPD
through conventional methods. This may deter potential applicants.
The pool of talent who may be attracted to work at the DPD are more tech savvy than generations prior. DPD should consider
reviewing the application process to make it easier for younger candidates to access and digest (i.e., a phased application
submittal process through an app or submitting an application from a mobile device).
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“...and have very few African Americans in my
Recruiting at the Police Department - continued department. A lot of blacks don’t apply because
they don’t feel like they will get the job.” –focus
group participant.
Key Findings:
7. Internal promotions contribute to the lack of racial/ethnic diversity in leadership, since the internal pipeline
lacks a robust supply of racial/ethnic diversity.
According to General Order 34, Promotion System Manual, eligibility lists for promotion are updated annually with for testing for
qualified PFC and Corporal positions occurring at three and eight years of tenure, respectively. The DPD’s hiring data shows an
increase of 19 (or 19%) women, black and people of color between 2016-2018. However, with only one female promote during
that same period, DPD should consider developing a strategy for closing gaps in representation to better reflect the community
in which it serves. This may include a review and update of the promotion manual to provide flexibility to hire and promote
qualified officers (with extensive military or another police department experience and similar training) to close the gaps.
8. The PD website https://doverpolice.org/ should be updated to better reflect the commitment to represent a
diverse community and the overall appreciation for diversity and inclusion.
When we asked participants about the reputation of DPD with the community, many said the relationship was poor. A review of
the website shows incident reports posted on the home landing page along with mug shots of suspects. This may present a bias
view or skewed perception of how PD views its citizens. The Boston Police Department
https://www.boston.gov/departments/police is a best practice to present necessary information in an inclusive way.
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Performance at the Police Department - continued
Key Findings:
1. Disciplinary actions for bad behavior are inconsistently executed and largely depend on who the supervisor
is and the closeness of the relationship with the officer.
We asked participants how they were evaluated for performance and disciplined for bad behavior. Participants shared that they
thought policies and procedures that guide how to handle poor performance and bad behavior were not applied consistently
across the department. More specifically, participants thought that consistency in feedback for performance and discipline was
based on the relationships between the officer and their superior.
“Our policies are set up to cover the city and the bad
apples. Nothing is set to develop us to replace the
superiors. Eval process is a buddy system. Broke all the
way across. We are all the same rank, yet departments
don’t look at us all the same. I’ve tried to bring in my
CI’s to give monthly feedback but there is no support.”
– PD focus group participant
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Strengths at the City
Key Findings:
1. The City Council Mission Statement and the HR Mission uses inclusive language that helps build
communication, inclusion and trust with the following positive impacts:
• Acknowledges diversity
• Conveys respect for all people
• Demonstrates a sensitivity to differences
• Promotes positive relationships
• Values individuals
• Speaks about the value of diversity
• Aligns with organizational strategies
These positive impacts help build communication, inclusion, and trust. Communication that consistently demonstrates your
principles over time builds trust and relationships — the foundation for any mission-driven organization.
2. The City established a Minority & Female Recruitment strategy to close gaps in presentation which
demonstrated thoughtful due diligence and a genuine effort towards minority recruitment.
A review of this document as well as trend data supports the efforts made. As a result, there are now eight (8) Female City
Department Heads including the City Manager. Additionally, representation across job functions is comparable or slightly
below in comparison with the Delaware and US workforce (see the appendix).
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Advancement at the City
“They limit the management positions for POC. When
“Easier for whites to advance than blacks. The you rise to a certain level, they find a way to demean it.
requirements for advancement are different between the They only want you to go so high. I don’t know how many
races. I see that blacks are treated differently – I have to POC are in leadership/management positions. .” – focus
Key Findings: work harder to keep my job than my white peers. They group participant
are a lot harder on me.” – focus group participant
1. Advancement opportunities within the City of Dover are unclear and inconsistent for people of color.
We asked participants how people advance and if advancement opportunities are consistently shared among all staff. Many
respondents shared that people advance based more on relationships than merit and communication about advancement
included via annual performance reviews, stretch assignments, word of mouth, and job postings shared by their leadership.
Participants shared that opportunities to apply for advancement are few and usually come when someone leaves or retires.
While the City has made great strides to ensure gender representation at the higher levels of the organization, people of color
are still underrepresented with an unclear path or understanding on how to advance.
2. Training opportunities that offer new skills tied to advancement were considered nonexistent.
We asked supervisors what training opportunities are available and if the opportunities produced new skills that aided in
promotion opportunities. They shared that training was available (tuition reimbursement as well), but internal training
opportunities depends largely on budget and was not tied to career laddering or promotion opportunities. Several focus group
participants shared that they found their own training and was able to apply new skills for their jobs but did not receive
recognition (monetarily or otherwise) for enhancing their job performance.
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Performance Feedback at the City
“Mutual understanding [exists] between all the
employees and the supervisors that this
Key Findings: [performance checks are] going to be quarterly.
Both positive and constructive.
”. – focus group participant
1. Many respondents felt that the amount, frequency, method of receiving and providing feedback was
adequate but not consistent across groups and departments.
When we asked how participants received performance feedback, many shared that it came during the annual review period.
When we inquired about the effectiveness of the annual review process, many respondents shared that while it is a known
organizational requirement, it is not effective as a tool to provide the level of substantive feedback desired in preparation for
taking on additional job responsibilities and/or advancement within the City. Additionally, we asked about other feedback
channels that exist among supervisors and staff many shared that they have quarterly check ins with their supervisor but that
was inconsistently done across gender and race/ethnic groups. More specifically, white males shared more positive experiences
with feedback than other groups.
2. The current merit pay system is not considered effective among non-union staff.
We asked union and non-union respondents to share how employees receive pay increases. Union employees shared that they
receive scheduled increases per their collective bargaining agreement in annual intervals. Non-union respondents shared that
the City provides cost of living increases but there are no increases based on merit performance. In fact, many expressed
frustration that their salary is lower than the market rate for their job function and experience with no opportunity to perform for
more pay. This results in envy towards the union staff and a lack of incentives to perform beyond the bare minimum. These
perceptions that were consistent across all groups compromises the entire performance management process and de-
incentivizes increased productivity in the workplace.
“I am always told what I’m doing wrong daily. On
my annual evaluation, I ask what I can do better,
I’m told that I will never get over a 3, no one gets
above that for anyone”. – focus group participant
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Recruiting at the City
Key Findings:
1. The City’s website provides helpful information to prospective candidates. However, other functions relating to
the application process are cumbersome and may be a deterrent to attracting top talent.
The City’s website is good resource to get information regarding the types of jobs at the City for both merit and collective
bargaining unit positions. I was able to find the City fillable form application via https://www.cityofdover.com/jobs that can be
submitted via email a general HR mailbox. However, locating the available jobs and the application was not clear from the City
of Dover first page.
Additionally, there is no way to electronically apply for jobs with the city. A best practice website with an easy application process
is https://www.nccde.org/. In a competitive talent landscape, it is important to apply methods that make finding jobs at the City
easy for prospective candidates.
2. Applicant tracking for prospective candidates is not sufficient.
The City tracks applicants manually at the time of this study with a new HRIS System due for implementation in July 2019.
While the City’s application provides opportunity for candidates to share their demographic information, that data as well as was
missing key demographic information for many candidates which required several rounds of updates. We were unable to
complete a thorough trend analysis of the applicant funnel. It is anticipated that the new HRIS system will be the helpful to
ensure tracking of all candidates as well as ensure accuracy in measuring progress towards closing representation gaps.
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“One thing I noticed is with the difficult in filling positions – we have looked at a
Recruiting at the City - continued national recruiting technique (Indeed). Utilizing that gets you applicants from all over
the nation with different ethnicity. This can get us some folks from different parts of
the world in. not sure it would work with $14/hour. Getting outside of our newspaper
and comfort zone would be important.” – Leader Interview
Key Findings:
3. Recruiting and sourcing methods do not reach diverse candidates on a consistent basis.
Recruiting is hard, especially so when sourcing for hard to fill positions. The City posts positions using a variety of internal
sources with decisions made to post on external sites like Indeed if the current pool of candidates is too small or unqualified.
Unfortunately, this can lead to hiring from pools that contain the architype of talent we know and are most comfortable with, thus
perpetuating the continued lack of diversity across many job functions and levels.
Additionally, we were unable to determine if there is a strategy to attract top diverse talent, so we know the City does its best to
find talent whenever vacancies exist. However, it is unclear whether the City has solid relationships with prospective candidates,
schools and other professional organizations to build and maintain a pipeline of talent that would be a cultural add to the City.
For job hiring, we take the best
applicant that’s there and hope they
can bring something to the table.
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Diversity and Inclusion & Work Culture at the City
Key Findings:
1. Women and people of color have a more inconsistent experience working at the City than their white male
counterparts.
When we asked employees across all demographics about their work experiences, several expressed a family type
atmosphere. However, when we asked about inclusion across the women and people of color demographics, they shared
experiences that made them feel like they were not given opportunities to contribute to success. Many expressed that:
• They were disciplined at higher rates than white males.
• They are not given opportunities to take on additional responsibilities.
• Leaders were not equipped to effectively manage across difference. This sends mixed messages with inclusive behavior in the City.
“I don’t feel inclusion is happening – we are not working as a group to build and
grow. I’m expected to just know, if I don’t, I’m reprimanded.” – focus group
participant
[Inclusion] “Means that all are treated equally and fairly across the board, ex. in training,
discipline, etc. As for feeling valued in my day to day running of dover? HECK NO. not
at all. Favoritism exists and thus no fair treatment to all. One day I may be favored and
one day not. POC never in the favored group. In dept – yes. But not in city. Inclusion
also means let me be part of the decision.” – focus group participant
“Working for a city organization – inclusion is seeing someone who looks like you in
higher management, performance reviews (knowing how to appropriately apply to
everyone). When you arrive to work, you see to hers who look like you. working for the
city overall, we should not have to feel like we are treated less than because of our skin
color. ” – focus group participant
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Leadership at the City
Key Findings:
1. Two leadership barriers stand in the way of D&I success at City: 1) There is a disconnect between
leadership’s desire to advance D&I efforts and in their impact/results and 2) There is a lack of accountability
in leadership owning D&I efforts.
When we asked leaders about the barriers that exist to implementing D&I efforts, many of them highlighted the following:
• Lack of staff/resources
• Heavy workload
• Not enough time to meet deadlines
• Higher expectations to do more with less
• Managing low morale and interpersonal issues
From a D&I lens, this means that leaders do not have the capacity to ensure efforts are successful. This has a direct impact
on all staff from recruiting to promotions to performance management.
“Keeping an adequate level of staffing due to budget restrictions. We are
always dealing with people transferring, leaving, military duty. No crossing
and succession planning … sounds good but with limited staff, that’s hard to
do. Promotion opportunities are limited because of long tenure.” – City
Leader
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Recommendations
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Approach to Recommendations
In an environment where competition for diverse talent is high, City and DPD’s commitment to creating a
more diverse and inclusive work environment will be critical to its continued success. The recommendations
and best practices offered in this report are designed to help improve experiences for all employees and
therefore realize more gender and racial/ethnic diversity throughout all departments and all levels within City
and DPD, to better meet the needs of all its constituents, and to enjoy continued success as a city employer.
Overall recommendations display first and are listed so that they correspond to the approximate order of the
themes and findings, followed by recommendations by themes, and finally best practices for screening tests.
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Recommendations – City of Dover & Police Department
1. Make the Ivy assessment available to the employee population.
• This action displays a commitment to change and progress towards a desired D&I vision – as will be detailed in the
D&I Strategy. In addition, this level of transparency demonstrates ownership and accountability to becoming the
culture the City and DPD desires.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: O4, SC1
2. Leadership commitment to and capacity in diversity and inclusion is critical to the effectiveness and success of D&I
initiatives. Establish leadership commitment to the D&I strategy through increased D&I acumen. Include D&I specific
annual action goals to all supervisors and above. Hold leaders accountable to these goals. (Refer to the D&I Strategy
for action steps).
• Recommended training: Executive Diversity Roundtable Workshop offers leaders the opportunity to establish their
commitment to D&I, satisfy themselves with the advantages of D&I and how D&I matter to the organization. The
Executive Roundtable provides the opportunity for leaders to have strategic conversations regarding leading the
organization through a D&I change initiative, moving beyond diversity awareness, to educate executives on strategic
and operational elements for their business, anticipated benefits, challenges, and tactics to guarantee success.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: O4, S1, E2, EC1, LC1
3. Convene a series of D&I training courses, including D&I Fundamentals, Unconscious Bias, Recruiting Through a D&I
Lens, Diversity Dialogue, Leading Through a D&I Lens, Executive Coaching, etc. Refer to the Appendix –
“Recommended IVY Training” for details on recommended training courses.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: O4, E1, AC1, EC1
4. Include more transparency in practices including bottom up decision making/collaboration, making employee-impacting
reports/studies available, be open to employee feedback, and consider conducting a confidential employee survey.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: O3-O4, E1, EC1
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Recommendations – City of Dover & Police Department - Continued
4. Convene a Diversity and Inclusion Council consisting of multiple demographics, functions and levels across the
organization with a City or DPD Senior Leader as the council head. Task this team with ownership of the D&I Strategy
and authority to work with each department to establish project plans that track progress against goals. Regularly brief
City and DPD leadership. This team may short term to address the most critical D&I issues.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: O3-O4, E1, EC1, LC1
5. Design a strategy to prepare for the upcoming retirement wave. Leverage this opportunity to create
succession plans using a transparent and inclusive process to ensure a balance of institutional knowledge and
new opportunities for City and DPD.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: AC1, AC2, R7
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Recommendations – Police Department
1. Reconstruct your recruiting life cycle beginning with a study on hiring best practices across law
enforcement agencies. It will be critical to understand and grow capacity to conduct skills analysis,
training, and culturally competent skills that may help build greater confidence in a new candidates’
abilities and probabilities of success against job requirements at any level. Refer to the D&I Strategy for
action steps.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R1, R3, R5, R7
2. Expand your talent pool / sources for candidates.
• Utilize career search websites such as Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn, university career
websites/centers, etc. and post all open position.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with service organizations that reach potential candidates in the
Delaware region (DE, MD, VA, PA, NJ, NY).
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R1, R3, R5, R7
3. Update DPD website to reflect the diverse population for which it serves. Consider the Boston Police
Department https://www.boston.gov/departments/police is a best practice.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R6, R8
4. Host more Police Department “how to succeed” events to assist candidates with tools to pass the
physical and written test. Consider varying locations to reach applications outside of the City.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R1, R3, R4
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Recommendations – Police Department - continued
5. Consider providing additional status to officers who have specialized experience when applying for
promotions/assignments to specialized units that match their prior expertise. Create a shadow program
to test skills.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R6
6. Strengthen the recruiting and selection policy to require diversity on the Oral board and providing each
person with equal vote on candidates. This will reduce unintended bias and allow for different
perspectives and demographics to assess candidates against what are subjective requirements.
✓ Consider revising Oral Board questions to better assess cultural competency and emotional
intelligence. The Chief’s interview is too late to know whether a person has difficulty connecting
with other cultures.
✓ Consider bringing in a diverse police officer consultant to assist with the Oral Boards and scoring
the Written Test as a way to diversify perspectives and mitigate bias.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R2
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Recommendations – City of Dover
1. Reconstruct your recruiting life cycle with industry and diversity best practices, including conduct a
formal job analysis, automate the application process, and leverage the new HRIS as a key mechanism
to track applicants throughout their employment cycle. Refer to the D&I Strategy for action steps.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: RC1-RC3
2. Redesign your City of Dover webpage to provide efficient access to potential candidates. Use
https://www.nccde.org/ as a comparative and best practice.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: RC1
3. Conduct a review of merit-based employee pay against market. Ensure all staff are aligned with the job
category and function that best meets their skill set and pay them accordingly. Where additional time is
needed to bring staff to parity, be transparent.
✓ Recommendations address findings: PC1
4. Ensure ongoing performance management is happening between leaders and direct reports including
communicating ongoing expectations and engaging in performance conversations. This works best
when the culture supports frequent and open, constructive feedback-sharing (including upward and
peer-to-peer feedback).
✓ Recommendations address findings: PC2
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Recommendations – City of Dover - Continued
5. Build and actively sustain relationships/partnerships with colleges/universities, organizations,
associations, local stakeholders, professional associations, etc. that have a D&I focus – this helps you
understand your employer brand (“word on the street”), to strengthen your brand with these
organizations and correct any misconceptions about your brand, and to connect with, learn from, and
source a wider pool of diverse candidates. Examples include: Delaware State University – Career
Services Center, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of
Hispanic Professional Engineers, the Delaware Hispanic Commission, African American Chambers of
Commerce, Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, etc. Where feasible, attend professional
conferences of these same associations to network and recruit.
✓ Recommendations address findings: RC1-RC3
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Appendix 1
Focus Group and Interview Questions
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Questions – Focus Groups
• [Culture] Describe the culture and work environment at City. What works well, what doesn’t work well?
• [Recruiting] How did you find out about your job opportunity?
• [Hiring/Selection] What was your experience with the hiring process?
• [Advancement] How do employees develop and advance professionally at City?
• [Performance Management] How do you get feedback on your performance (from whom, how often, how useful is
it?
• [Inclusion] What does inclusion mean/feel to you? Based on your definition, do you feel you experience inclusion at
City?
• [Rewards and Recognition] How are you rewarded and recognized?
• [Retention] What encourages you to stay at City?
• [D&I] What would make advancing diversity and inclusion hard at City?
• [Accountability] What happens today when someone exhibits bad behavior, breaks a rule/policy, and/or violates
City’s values?
• [Brand] Describe City’s reputation in the community.
• [Recommendations] What recommendations do you have to improve experiences with City?
• Recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce at all levels
• Creating an inclusive culture
• Retaining and advance / promote a diverse workforce
• Serving City’s diverse constituents
• [Employee experience] Is there anything else you’d like to share regarding your experience at City?
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Questions – Interviews with Leadership
• Number of Departments/People managed:
• What is your greatest business/staff challenge in your current role?
• Describe the City’s culture – what works well, what doesn’t work well?
• How does diversity & inclusion impact the operations you manage? (Probing Q – As a leader, do diversity
and inclusion matter to you?)
• How will you define/measure diversity and inclusion success in the City? In other words, what will you want
to see, feel, experience or know in order to believe that the City has achieved diversity and inclusion
success?
• What have you done to advance diversity and inclusion in your department/team/the City? (ex. actively
involved in/support: D&I committees; external D&I organizations, networks, associations, community
groups; outreach or causes that engage/support the diverse communities; communicating/modeling D&I
expectations, etc.)
• What barriers are there to advancing diversity and inclusion at the City? (Also think about the past two D&I
studies. Why do you think the recommendations from those studies were not implemented?)
• What support do you or your staff need to address workplace diversity or inclusion efforts?
• How should we hold Leadership accountable for diversity and inclusion success?
• What happens today when someone exhibits bad behavior or breaks a rule/policy? Same outcome for best
performer? What should happen today/going forward?
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Questions - Interviews
• What does it take to be successful here at the City (what makes an employee a top
performer)?
• How do you discuss performance/give feedback to your team members (How formally? How
informally? How often? Across demographics?)?
• Did you get training on how to effectively manage performance?
• How does the City solicit employee feedback / how do you gauge employee morale and
engagement at the City? From your perspective, what is the City’s reputation in diverse
communities?
• Diversity and inclusion represent change. What should NOT change at the City/in your
department in order to implement diversity and inclusion?
• What are your recommendations for advancing D&I in the City as it relates to:
• Recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce
• Promoting/advancing and retaining a diverse workforce
• Engaging and effectively serving the City’s diverse communities
• Anything else I should know about the City or your thoughts on diversity and inclusion?
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Appendix 2
Human Capital Data Analysis
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How is our workforce distributed by job level?
2019 Workforce by Level and Gender
City of Dover and
Dover PD
Cit y of 1 Individua l Co nt ribut or 225
N
... 66%
..
Dover
47'1 Among City of Dover employees,
l
2 Fir st -Level Supervisor 32 53%
23% of women and 18% of men are
3 Second -Leve l Supervisor+ 13
I 38%
I in roles at or above first-level
supervisor
4 Cou ncil or Mayor 10 100% I
Dover PD 1 Individua l Co nt ribut or 64 94% I
2 Fir st-Level Supervisor
3 Second-Level Supe rv isor+
16
19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
100%
100%
50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
I
I
100%
--, Dover PD has 0 women in
supervisory positions
Percen t of Employees Within Job Level
• M ale
• Female
Notes:
• Workforce data provided by the City of
Dover, snapshot as of June 24, 2019.
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2019 Workforce by Level and Race
City of Dover and
Dover PD
N
2 21 22% 78%
Cit y of
Dover
1 Ind ividua l Con t ribut o r
I
2 Fi rst -Leve l Supervisor 32 13% 88% Among City of Dover employees,
16% of people of color and 21% of
3 Second -Leve l Supervisor+ 13 8% 92 %
-
white employees are in roles at or
above first-level supervisor
4 Council or Mayor 10
-
40% I 60%
Dover PD 1 Ind ividua l Co nt ribut or 60
-
20% I 80%
Among Dover PD employees, 25%
l
2 Fi rst -Level Supervisor 19% 81%
16
I
of people of color and 39% of white
3 Second-Level Supe rv isor+ 19 5% 95° employees are in roles at or above
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% first-level supervisor
Percent of Employees Within Job Level
Whit e
• POC
Notes:
• Workforce data provided by the City of
Dover, snapshot as of June 24, 2019.
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How is our workforce distributed by job level?
2019 Workforce by Level and Ethnicity
City of Dover and
Dover PD
N
Cit y of 1 Individua l Con t ribut or 225 98%
Dover
2 First -Level Supervisor 32 100% City of Dover has 5 employees
identified as Hispanic, Latino, or
3 Second -Level Superv isor+ 13 100%
Latina. All are individual
4 Council or Mayor 10 100% contributors.
Dover PD 1 Individua l Con t ribut or 64 94%
2 First -Level Supervisor 16 100% Dover PD has 4 employees
identified as Hispanic, Latino, or
3 Second-Level Superv isor+ 19 100% Latina. All are individual
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% contributors.
Percent of Empl oyees With i n Job Level
Not Hispanic or Lat inx
• Hispaniic or Latinx
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How does our workforce compare to benchmarks?
2015-2019 Representation by Gender
City of Dover
Including Dover PD
2019 Dover PD – Full-time
Total # workforce
% of workforce
Female
4
4.0%
-
Male
95
96.0%
2019 City of Dover – Full-time
Total # workforce
% of workforce
Female
99-
35.4%
Male
181
64.6%
Conclusions:
• Compared to the US citizen workforce in all
of Delaware, women were underrepresented
in the City of Dover.
-- --
% of benchmark 49.2% 50.8% % of benchmark 49.2% 50.8%
• This finding is the same from 2015 to 2019,
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.08 1.89 Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.72 1.27 looking at City and PD both together (2015 &
UR meets 4/5 standard? UR meets 4/5 standard? 2017) and separately (2019).
2017 PD & City –Full-time
Total # workforce
% of workforce
Female
86
24.1%
Male
271
75.9%
2015 PD & City – Full-time
Total # workforce
% of workforce
-
Female
87
26.5%
Male
241
73.5%
Notes:
• 2019 Workforce data provided by the City of Dover,
-- -- -- --
% of benchmark 49.2% 50.8% % of benchmark 49.2% 50.8% snapshot as of June 24, 2019.
• 2015 & 2017 Workforce data are from City of Dover
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.49 1.49 Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.54 1.45 EEO-4 Filings, which includes City and Police
UR meets 4/5 standard? UR meets 4/5 standard? Department
• Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American
Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
-
EEO-CIT02W. Civilians employed in Delaware who are
Results Key age 16 and over and a US citizen.
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
• A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
Underutilized based on 80% rule
representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
W Not evaluated, N < 20 employees
the same group’s representation in a benchmark
population, e.g.,
• UR (F) = % workforce (F) / % benchmark (F)
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How does our workforce compare to benchmarks?
2015 & 2017 Representation by Gender and EEOC Job Class
City of Dover
Including Dover PD
PD & City, Full-Time
2017
Total # workforce
-------
Female Male
Officials &
Administrators
12 20
Female Male
Professionals
14 17
Female Male
Technicians
0 21
Female Male
Protective
Service: Sworn
4 85
Conclusions:
• Women were underrepresented in several
job classifications, compared to relevant
benchmarks (DE state and local government
% of workforce 37.5% 62.5% 45.2% 54.8% 0% 100% 4.5% 95.5% employees in the same job classifications).
• Women were underrepresented in Dover in
-- - -
% of benchmark 43.9% 56.1% 58.0% 42.0% 54.4% 45.6% 23.8% 76.2%
2015 and 2017.
-- --
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.85 1.11 0.78 1.31 0.00 2.19 0.79 1.25
UR meets 4/5 standard?
2015
Total # workforce 17 38 12 20 1 17 3 58
% of workforce 30.9% 69.1% 37.5% 62.5% 5.6% 94.4% 4.9% 95.1% Notes:
• Workforce data are from City of Dover EEO-4 Filings,
-- -- -- --
% of benchmark 43.9% 56.1% 58.0% 42.0% 54.4% 45.6% 23.8% 76.2%
which includes City and Police Department
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.70 1.23 0.65 1.49 0.21 1.25 • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American
Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
UR meets 4/5 standard? EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government
-
Job Groups, civilians employed in Delaware who are
Results Key age 16 and over and a US citizen.
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80 • A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
Underutilized based on 80% rule representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
W Not evaluated, N < 20 employees the same group’s representation in a benchmark
population, e.g.,
• UR (F) = % workforce (F) / % benchmark (F)
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2015 & 2017 Representation by Gender and EEOC Job Class
City of Dover
Including Dover PD
PD & City, Full-Time
2017
Total # workforce
-------
Female Male
Paraprofessional
5
s
1
Female Male
Administrative
Support
47 34
Female Male
Skilled Craft
1 44
Female Male
Service/
Maintenance
3 49
Conclusions:
• Women were underrepresented in several
job classifications, compared to relevant
benchmarks (DE state and local government
% of workforce 83.3% 16.7% 58.0% 42.0% 2.2% 97.8% 5.8% 94.2% employees in the same job classifications).
• Women were underrepresented in Dover in
---- - -
% of benchmark n/a n/a 66.4% 33.6% 4.1% 95.9% 45.3% 54.7%
2015 and 2017.
---- - -
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.87 1.25 0.54 1.02 0.13 1.72
UR meets 4/5 standard?
2015
Total # workforce 24 5 27 30 1 65 2 8
% of workforce 82.8% 17.2% 47.4% 52.6% 1.5% 98.5% 20.0% 80.0% Notes:
• Workforce data are from City of Dover EEO-4 Filings,
--- - --
% of benchmark n/a n/a 66.4% 33.6% 4.1% 95.9% 45.3% 54.7%
which includes City and Police Department
--- - --
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.71 1.57 0.37 1.03 • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American
Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
UR meets 4/5 standard? EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government
-
Job Groups, civilians employed in Delaware who are
Results Key age 16 and over and a US citizen.
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80 • A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
Underutilized based on 80% rule representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
W Not evaluated, N < 20 employees the same group’s representation in a benchmark
population, e.g.,
• UR (F) = % workforce (F) / % benchmark (F)
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2019 Representation by Gender and EEOC Job Class
City of Dover
City of Dover
2019
Total # workforce
-------
Female
15
Male
Officials &
Administrators
23
Female
9
Male
Professionals
7
Female Male
Technicians
1 10
Female Male
Protective
Service: Sworn
1 5
Conclusions:
• In 2019, women were underrepresented in
Skilled Craft and Service/Maintenance job
classes, compared to relevant benchmarks
% of workforce 39.5% 60.5% 56.3% 43.8% 9.1% 90.9% 16.7% 83.3% (DE state and local government employees
in the same job classifications).
-- --
% of benchmark 43.9% 56.1% 58.0% 42.0% 54.4% 45.6% 23.8% 76.2%
• Women and men were represented similar to
-- --
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.90 1.08 benchmarks for Officials & Administrators
UR meets 4/5 standard? and Administrative Support.
2019 Paraprofessionals Admin. Support Skilled Craft Service/ Maint.
Total # workforce 5 4 49 32 0 52 18 46
% of workforce 55.6% 44.4% 60.5 39.5 0% 100% 28.1% 71.9% Notes:
--
• Workforce data provided by the City of Dover, snapshot
-- --
% of benchmark n/a n/a 66.4% 33.6% 4.1% 95.9% 45.3% 54.7%
as of June 24, 2019.
--
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.91 1.18 0.00 1.04 0.62 1.31 • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American
Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
UR meets 4/5 standard? EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government
Job Groups, civilians employed in Delaware who are
age 16 and over and a US citizen.
• A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
-
representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
Results Key the same group’s representation in a benchmark
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80 population, e.g.,
Underutilized based on 80% rule • UR (F) = % workforce (F) / % benchmark (F)
W Not evaluated, N < 20 employees
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2019 Representation by Gender and EEOC Job Class
Dover PD
Dover PD
2019
Total # workforce
-------
Female Male
Officials &
Administrators
0 2
Female Male
Professionals
0 6
Female Male
Technicians
0 10
Female Male
Protective
Service: Sworn
4 77
Conclusions:
• Women were underrepresented in the
Protective Services job class in 2019.
• Employee headcounts in other job classes
% of workforce 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 4.9% 95.1% were too small to permit meaningful
analyses.
-- - -
% of benchmark 43.9% 56.1% 58.0% 42.0% 54.4% 45.6% 23.8% 76.2%
-- --
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.21 1.25
UR meets 4/5 standard?
Notes:
• Workforce data provided by the City of Dover, snapshot
as of June 24, 2019.
• Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American
Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government
-
Job Groups, civilians employed in Delaware who are
Results Key age 16 and over and a US citizen.
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80 • A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
Underutilized based on 80% rule representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
W Not evaluated, N < 20 employees the same group’s representation in a benchmark
population, e.g.,
• UR (F) = % workforce (F) / % benchmark (F)
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2015-2019 Representation by Ethnicity
City of Dover
Including Dover PD
2019 Dover PD – Full-time
Total # workforce
% of workforce
-
Hispanic Non-H
4
4.0%
95
96.0%
2019 City of Dover – Full-time
Total # workforce
% of workforce
-
Hispanic Non-H
5
1.8%
275
98.2%
Conclusions:
• Compared to the US citizen workforce in all
of Delaware, Hispanic and Latino/Latina
workers were underrepresented in the City of
-- --
% of benchmark 6.6% 99.7% % of benchmark 6.6% 99.7% Dover.
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.61 0.96 Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.27 0.99 • This finding is the same from 2015 to 2019,
UR meets 4/5 standard? UR meets 4/5 standard? looking at City and PD both together (2015 &
2017) and separately (2019).
2017 PD & City –Full-time Hispanic Non-H 2015 PD & City – Full-time Hispanic Non-H
.------------,
Notes:
Total # workforce 2 355 Total # workforce 0 328
• 2019 Workforce data provided by the City of Dover,
% of workforce 0.6% 99.4% % of workforce 0% 100% snapshot as of June 24, 2019.
• 2015 & 2017 Workforce data are from City of Dover
-- -- -- --
% of benchmark 6.6% 99.7% % of benchmark 6.6% 99.7% EEO-4 Filings, which includes City and Police
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.08 1.00 Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.00 1.00 Department
• Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American
UR meets 4/5 standard? UR meets 4/5 standard? Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
EEO-CIT02W. Civilians employed in Delaware who are
age 16 and over and a US citizen.
-
Results Key
W
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
Underutilized based on 80% rule
Not evaluated, N < 20 employees
• A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
the same group’s representation in a benchmark
population, e.g.,
• UR (H) = % workforce (H) / % benchmark (H)
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2015 & 2017 Representation by Ethnicity and EEOC Job Class
City of Dover
Including Dover PD
PD & City, Full-Time
2017
Total # workforce
-------
Hispanic Non-H
Officials &
Administrators
0 30
Hispanic Non-H
Professionals
0 31
Hispanic Non-H
Technicians
0 23
Hispanic Non-H
Protective
Service: Sworn
2 87
Conclusions:
• Hispanic and Latino/Latina workers were
underrepresented in every job classification,
compared to relevant benchmarks (DE state
% of workforce 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 2.2% 97.8% and local government employees in the same
job classifications).
-- -- -- --
% of benchmark 2.3% 97.7% 2.1% 97.9% 2.8% 97.2% 3.3% 96.7%
• This finding was consistent from 2015 to
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.00 1.02 0.00 1.02 0.00 1.03 0.69 1.01 2017.
UR meets 4/5 standard?
2015
Total # workforce 0 55 0 32 0 18 0 61 Notes:
% of workforce 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% • Workforce data are from City of Dover EEO-4 Filings,
which includes City and Police Department
-- -- -- --
% of benchmark 2.3% 97.7% 2.1% 97.9% 2.8% 97.2% 3.3% 96.7% • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American
Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.00 1.02 0.00 1.02 0.00 1.03 EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government
UR meets 4/5 standard? Job Groups, civilians employed in Delaware who are
age 16 and over and a US citizen.
-
Results Key
W
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
Underutilized based on 80% rule
Not evaluated, N < 20 employees
• A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
the same group’s representation in a benchmark
population, e.g.,
• UR (H) = % workforce (H) / % benchmark (H)
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2015 & 2017 Representation by Ethnicity and EEOC Job Class
City of Dover
Including Dover PD
PD & City, Full-Time
2017
Total # workforce
-------
Hispanic Non-H Hispanic Non-H
Paraprofessional Administrative
0
s
6 0
Support
81
Hispanic Non-H
Skilled Craft
0 45
Hispanic Non-H
Service/
Maintenance
0 52
Conclusions:
• Hispanic and Latino/Latina workers were
underrepresented in every job classification,
compared to relevant benchmarks (DE state
% of workforce 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% and local government employees in the same
job classifications).
--- - - -
% of benchmark n/a n/a 3.6% 96.4% 4.1% 95.9% 6.2% 93.8%
• This finding was consistent from 2015 to
--- - - -
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.00 1.04 0.00 1.04 0.00 1.07 2017.
UR meets 4/5 standard?
2015
Total # workforce 0 29 0 57 0 66 0 10 Notes:
% of workforce 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% • Workforce data are from City of Dover EEO-4 Filings,
which includes City and Police Department
--- - --
% of benchmark n/a n/a 3.6% 96.4% 4.1% 95.9% 6.2% 93.8% • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American
Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
--- - --
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.00 1.04 0.00 1.04
EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government
UR meets 4/5 standard? Job Groups, civilians employed in Delaware who are
age 16 and over and a US citizen.
-
Results Key
W
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
Underutilized based on 80% rule
Not evaluated, N < 20 employees
• A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
the same group’s representation in a benchmark
population, e.g.,
• UR (H) = % workforce (H) / % benchmark (H)
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2019 Representation by Ethnicity and EEOC Job Class
City of Dover
City of Dover
2019
Total # workforce
-------
Hispanic Non-H
Officials &
Administrators
1 37
Hispanic Non-H
Professionals
0 16
Hispanic Non-H
Technicians
1 10
Hispanic Non-H
Protective
Service: Sworn
1 5
Conclusions:
• In 2019, Hispanic and Latino/Latina workers
were underrepresented in Administrative
Support, Skilled Craft, and Service/
% of workforce 2.6% 97.4% 0% 100% 9.1% 90.9% 16.7% 83.3% Maintenance job classes, compared to
relevant benchmarks (DE state and local
-- --
% of benchmark 2.3% 97.7% 2.1% 97.9% 2.8% 97.2% 3.3% 96.7%
government employees in the same job
-- --
Utilization Ratio (UR) 1.14 1.00 classifications).
UR meets 4/5 standard? • Hispanics and non-Hispanics were
2019 Paraprofessionals Admin. Support Skilled Craft Service/ Maint. represented similar to benchmarks for
Officials & Administrators.
Total # workforce 0 9 1 80 0 52 1 63
% of workforce 0% 100% 1.2% 98.8% 0% 100% 1.6% 98.4% Notes:
--
• Workforce data provided by the City of Dover, snapshot
-- --
% of benchmark n/a n/a 3.6% 96.4% 4.1% 95.9% 6.2% 93.8%
as of June 24, 2019.
--
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.34 1.02 0.00 1.04 0.25 1.05 • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American
Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
UR meets 4/5 standard? EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government
-
Job Groups, civilians employed in Delaware who are
Results Key age 16 and over and a US citizen.
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80 • A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
Underutilized based on 80% rule representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
W Not evaluated, N < 20 employees the same group’s representation in a benchmark
population, e.g.,
• UR (H) = % workforce (H) / % benchmark (H)
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2019 Representation by Ethnicity and EEOC Job Class
Dover PD
Dover PD
2019
Total # workforce
-------
Hispanic Non-H
Officials &
Administrators
0 2
Hispanic Non-H
Professionals
0 6
Hispanic Non-H
Technicians
0 10
Hispanic Non-H
Protective
Service: Sworn
4 81
Conclusions:
• Hispanics and non-Hispanics were
represented similar to benchmarks for the
Protective Services job class in 2019.
% of workforce 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 4.7% 95.3% • Employee headcounts in other job classes
were too small to permit meaningful
-- --
% of benchmark 2.3% 97.7% 2.1% 97.9% 2.8% 97.2% 3.3% 96.7%
analyses.
-- --
Utilization Ratio (UR) 1.44 0.99
UR meets 4/5 standard?
Notes:
• Workforce data provided by the City of Dover, snapshot
as of June 24, 2019.
• Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American
Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government
-
Job Groups, civilians employed in Delaware who are
Results Key age 16 and over and a US citizen.
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80 • A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
Underutilized based on 80% rule representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
W Not evaluated, N < 20 employees the same group’s representation in a benchmark
population, e.g.,
• UR (H) = % workforce (H) / % benchmark (H)
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2015-2019 Representation by Race
•••
City of Dover
2019 Dover PD – Full-time Asian Black POC White 2019 City of Dover – Full- Including Dover PD
Asian Black POC White
time
Total # workforce 1 13 16 79
Total # workforce 3 39 58 218
% of workforce 1.1% 13.7% 16.8% 83.2% Conclusions:
% of workforce 1.1% 14.1% 21.0% 79.0%
• Compared to the US citizen workforce in all
% of benchmark 3.5% 16.7% 24.1% 75.9%
% of benchmark 3.5% 16.7% 24.1% 75.9% of Delaware, people of color (POC) were
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.30 0.82 0.70 1.10 underrepresented in the City of Dover in
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.31 0.84 0.87 1.04
UR meets 4/5 standard? 2015 and 2017, looking at City and PD
UR meets 4/5 standard? together.
• In 2019, Asian and all POC combined were
2017 PD & City – Full-time Asian Black POC White 2015 PD & City – Full-time Asian Black POC White
underrepresented in City.
Total # workforce 3 44 63 294 Total # workforce 2 36 62 266 • In 2019, Asian people were
% of workforce 0.8% 12.3% 17.6% 82.4% % of workforce 0.6% 11.0% 18.9% 81.1% underrepresented in PD; Black and POC
were not underrepresented.
% of benchmark 3.5% 16.7% 24.1% 75.9% % of benchmark
••••
3.5% 16.7% 24.1% 75.9%
••••
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.24 0.74 0.73 1.09 Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.18 0.66 0.78 1.07
UR meets 4/5 standard? UR meets 4/5 standard?
-
Notes: • 2019 Workforce data provided by the City of Dover, snapshot as of June 24, 2019.
Results Key • Results cut across ethnicity (Hispanic & • 2015 & 2017 Workforce data are from City of Dover EEO-4 Filings, which includes City &
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80 Non-Hispanic) PD
Underutilized based on 80% rule • POC includes all people of color groups • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year ACS (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
W Not evaluated, N < 20 employees combined (Hispanic & Non-Hispanic) EEO-CIT02W. Civilians employed in Delaware who are age 16 and over and a US citizen.
• A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s representation in an organization’s workforce
divided by the same group’s representation in a benchmark population.
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2015 & 2017 Representation by Race and EEOC Job Class
City of Dover
Including Dover PD
PD & City, Full-Time
2017
Total # workforce
---------------
Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White
Officials & Administrators
0 3 3 27 1
Professionals
4 6 25 0
Technicians
2 2 21
Protective Service: Sworn
0 14 17 72
Conclusions:
• 2015-2017, Asian, Black, and all POC
were underrepresented in several job
classifications, compared to relevant
% of workforce 0% 10.0% 10.0% 90.0% 3.2% 12.9% 19.4% 80.6% 0% 8.7% 8.7% 91.3% 0% 15.7% 19.1% 80.9% benchmarks (DE state and local
% of benchmark 2.7% 12.2% 18.4% 81.6% 3.9% 11.6% 18.6% 81.4% 4.0% 14.8% 23.3% 76.7% 1.3% 21.4% 28.1% 71.9% government employees in the same
Utilization Ratio (UR)
UR meets 4/5 standard?
2015
Total # workforce
0.00
0
------------
0.82
------------
3
0.54
4
1.10
51
0.83 1.12 1.04 0.99
1
2
11
21
0.00 0.59 0.37 1.19
0
0
0
18
0.00 0.74 0.68 1.12
0
6
12
49
job classifications).
• 2017 Professionals were an exception
– each racial group’s representation
was similar to the benchmark.
Notes:
% of workforce 0% 5.5% 7.3% 92.7% 3.1% 6.3% 34.4% 65.6% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0.0% 9.8% 19.7% 80.3% • Results cut across ethnicity (Hispanic & Non-
Hispanic); POC includes all people of color groups
% of benchmark 2.7% 12.2% 18.4% 81.6% 3.9% 11.6% 18.6% 81.4% 4.0% 14.8% 23.3% 76.7% 1.3% 21.4% 28.1% 71.9% combined (Hispanic & Non-Hispanic)
Utilization Ratio (UR)
UR meets 4/5 standard?
0.00
------------
0.45
0.39
------------
1.14
0.81 0.54 1.85 0.81
0.00 0.46 0.70 1.12
• Workforce data are from City of Dover EEO-4
Filings, which includes City and Police Department
• Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year ACS
(2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table EEO-CIT06W.
Delaware, State and Local Government Job Groups,
-
Results Key
W
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
Underutilized based on 80% rule
Not evaluated, N < 20 employees
civilians employed in Delaware who are age 16 and
over and a US citizen.
• A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
representation in an organization’s workforce
divided by the same group’s representation in a
benchmark population
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City of Dover
Including Dover PD
PD & City, Full-Time
2017
Total # workforce
---------------
Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White
1
Paraprofessionals
1 2 4
Administrative Support
1 8 13 68 0
Skilled Craft
4 4 41
Service / Maintenance
0 8 16 36
Conclusions:
• 2015-2017, Asian, Black, and all POC
were underrepresented in several job
classifications, compared to relevant
% of workforce 16.7% 16.7% 33.3% 66.7% 1.2% 9.9% 16.0% 84.0% 0% 8.9% 8.9% 91.1% 0% 15.4% 30.8% 69.2% benchmarks (DE state and local
% of benchmark n/a n/a n/a n/a 2.0% 16.8% 23.8% 76.2% 0.6% 11.5% 17.3% 82.7% 1.9% 25.8% 35.8% 64.2% government employees in the same
Utilization Ratio (UR)
UR meets 4/5 standard?
2015
Total # workforce
1
------------
------------
7
8
21
0.63 0.59 0.67 1.10
0
8
9
48
0.00 0.77 0.51 1.10
0
7
15
51
0.00 0.60 0.86 1.08
0
3
3
7
job classifications).
• In some cases, especially for Black
employees, POC representation
decreased from 2015 to 2017.
Notes:
% of workforce 3.4% 24.1% 27.6% 72.4% 0% 14.0% 15.8% 84.2% 0% 10.6% 22.7% 77.3% 0% 30.0% 30.0% 70.0% • Results cut across ethnicity (Hispanic & Non-
Hispanic); POC includes all people of color groups
% of benchmark n/a n/a n/a n/a 2.0% 16.8% 23.8% 76.2% 0.6% 11.5% 17.3% 82.7% 1.9% 25.8% 35.8% 64.2% combined (Hispanic & Non-Hispanic)
Utilization Ratio (UR)
UR meets 4/5 standard?
------------
------------
0.00 0.83 0.66 1.11
0.00 0.92 1.31 0.93
0.00 1.16 0.84 1.09
• Workforce data are from City of Dover EEO-4
Filings, which includes City and Police Department
• Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year ACS
(2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table EEO-CIT06W.
Delaware, State and Local Government Job Groups,
-
Results Key
W
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
Underutilized based on 80% rule
Not evaluated, N < 20 employees
civilians employed in Delaware who are age 16 and
over and a US citizen.
• A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s
representation in an organization’s workforce
divided by the same group’s representation in a
benchmark population
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2019 Representation by Race and EEOC Job Class
City of Dover
City of Dover
2019
Total # workforce
---------------
Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White
Officials & Administrators
0 5 6 31 1
Professionals
3 5 11 1
Technicians
0 3 8
Protective Service: Sworn
0 1 1 4
Conclusions:
• In 2019, Asian workers were
underrepresented in all 4 job classes
that were large enough to evaluate
% of workforce 0% 13.5% 16.2% 83.8% 6.3% 18.8% 31.3% 68.8% 9.1% 0% 27.3% 72.7% 0% 20.0% 20.0% 80.0% for City, compared to relevant
% of benchmark 2.7% 12.2% 18.4% 81.6% 3.9% 11.6% 18.6% 81.4% 4.0% 14.8% 23.3% 76.7% 1.3% 21.4% 28.1% 71.9% benchmarks (DE state and local
Utilization Ratio (UR)
UR meets 4/5 standard?
2019
Total # workforce
0.00
0
------------
1.11
0.88
------------
Paraprofessionals
0
0
1.03
9
Administrative Support
0
12
15
65
0
Skilled Craft
2 9
43
Service / Maintenance
1
7 19 44
government employees in the same
job classifications).
• Black workers were
underrepresented in 2 job classes:
Skilled Craft and
Service/Maintenance.
% of workforce 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 15.0% 18.8% 81.3% 0% 3.8% 17.3% 82.7% 1.6% 11.1% 30.2% 69.8%
Notes:
% of benchmark n/a n/a n/a n/a 2.0% 16.8% 23.8% 76.2% 0.6% 11.5% 17.3% 82.7% 1.9% 25.8% 35.8% 64.2%
------------
• Results cut across ethnicity (Hispanic & Non-
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.00 0.89 0.79 1.07 0.00 0.33 1.00 1.00 0.83 0.43 0.84 1.09 Hispanic); POC includes all people of color
UR meets 4/5 standard?
------------
groups combined (Hispanic & Non-Hispanic)
• Workforce data provided by the City of Dover,
snapshot as of June 24, 2019.
-
• Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year
Results Key ACS (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80 EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local
Underutilized based on 80% rule Government Job Groups, civilians employed in
W Not evaluated, N < 20 employees Delaware who are age 16 and over and a US
citizen.
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2019 Representation by Race and EEOC Job Class
Dover PD
City of Dover
2019
Total # workforce
---------------
Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White Asian Black POC White
Officials & Administrators
0 1 1 1 0
Professionals
0 0 6 0
Technicians
0 0 10
Protective Service: Sworn
1 12 15 62
Conclusions:
• Black workers, and all POC
combined, were underrepresented in
the Protective Services job class in
% of workforce 0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 100% 1.3% 15.6% 19.5% 80.5% 2019.
% of benchmark 2.7% 12.2% 18.4% 81.6% 3.9% 11.6% 18.6% 81.4% 4.0% 14.8% 23.3% 76.7% 1.3% 21.4% 28.1% 71.9% • Employee headcounts in other job
Utilization Ratio (UR)
UR meets 4/5 standard?
------------
------------
1.00 0.73 0.69 1.12
classes were too small to permit
meaningful analyses.
Notes:
• Results cut across ethnicity (Hispanic & Non-
Hispanic); POC includes all people of color
groups combined (Hispanic & Non-Hispanic)
• Workforce data provided by the City of Dover,
snapshot as of June 24, 2019.
-
• Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year
Results Key ACS (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations. Table
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80 EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local
Underutilized based on 80% rule Government Job Groups, civilians employed in
W Not evaluated, N < 20 employees Delaware who are age 16 and over and a US
citizen.
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How does our applicant pool compare to benchmarks?
OCT 2016 – JAN 2019 Applicant Representation by Gender
City of Dover and
Dover PD
City of Dover
Total # applicants
% of applicants
% of benchmark (All of DE)
Female
1,254
61.8%
49.2%
-Male
774
38.2%
50.8%
Conclusions:
• Men were underutilized among City job applicants, compared to their
availability among employed civilians Delaware-wide.
• Women were underutilized among Police Officer and Police Chief
Utilization Ratio (UR) 1.26 0.75
applicants, compared to their availability among civilians working in
UR meets 4/5 standard? Sworn Protective Services in Delaware.
Police Officers Female Male
Total # applicants 130 742
% of applicants 14.9% 85.1% Notes:
• Gender was unknown for 5% of City applicants, <1% of Police Officer applicants, and
% of benchmark (Police in DE) 23.8% 76.2%
0 Police Chief applicants.
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.63 1.12 • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American Community Survey (2006-
UR meets 4/5 standard? 2010) EEO Tabulations. Civilians employed in Delaware who are age 16+ and a US
citizen.
Police Chief Female Male • City: Table EEO-CIT02W. Delaware statewide.
Total # applicants 0 34 • PD: Table EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government Job Groups,
% of applicants 0% 100% Protective Service: Sworn.
-- --
% of benchmark (Police in DE) 23.8% 76.2% • A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s representation in an organization’s
workforce divided by the same group’s representation in a benchmark population, e.g.,
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.00 1.31
• UR (F) = % workforce (F) / % benchmark (F)
UR meets 4/5 standard? • Applicant data provided by the City of Dover
-
• City and Police Chief data source file: “ATS Summary of Recruitments from
Results Key October 2016 through January 2019.doc”
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80 • Police Officer data source files: Police Applicants 201x-201x Diversity Study
Underutilized based on 80% rule
W Not evaluated, N < 20 new hires
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How does our applicant pool compare to benchmarks?
OCT 2016 – JAN 2019 Applicant Representation by Ethnicity
City of Dover and
Dover PD
City of Dover Hispanic Non-H
Conclusions:
Total # applicants 26 1,872
• Hispanic/Latinos were underutilized among City job applicants, compared to
% of applicants 5.9% 94.1%
their availability among employed civilians Delaware-wide.
% of benchmark (All of DE) 6.2% 93.8%
• Hispanic/Latinos were well-represented among Police Officer applicants.
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.22 1.05
UR meets 4/5 standard? • Hispanic/Latinos appeared to be well-represented among Police Chief
applicants, compared to their representation among all civilians working in
Police Officers Hispanic Non-H Sworn Protective Services in Delaware. Interpret this result with caution
Total # applicants 84 785 because ethnicity information was missing for half of these applicants.
% of applicants 9.7% 90.3%
Notes:
% of benchmark (Police in DE) 3.3% 96.7%
• Race/ethnicity was unknown for 14% of City applicants, <1% of Police Officer applicants, and 50%
Utilization Ratio (UR) 2.96 0.93 of Police Chief applicants.
UR meets 4/5 standard? • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO
Tabulations. Civilians employed in Delaware who are age 16+ and a US citizen.
Police Chief Hispanic Non-H • City: Table EEO-CIT02W. Delaware statewide.
Total # applicants 1 16 • PD: Table EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government Job Groups, Protective
% of applicants 5.9% 94.1% Service: Sworn.
% of benchmark (Police in DE) 3.3% 96.7% • A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s representation in an organization’s workforce divided
--
by the same group’s representation in a benchmark population.
Utilization Ratio (UR)
• Applicant data provided by the City of Dover
UR meets 4/5 standard? • City and Police Chief data source file: “ATS Summary of Recruitments from October 2016
through January 2019.doc”
Results Key • Police Officer data source files: Police Applicants 201x-201x Diversity Study
•
W
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
Underutilized based on 80% rule
Not evaluated, N < 20 new hires
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How does our applicant pool compare to benchmarks?
OCT 2016 – JAN 2019 Applicant Representation by Race
City of Dover and
Dover PD
City of Dover
Total # applicants
% of applicants
---
Asian
30
1.6%
Black
612
POC White
750 1,148
32.2% 39.5% 60.5%
Conclusions:
• Asians were underutilized among City job applicants, compared to their availability among
employed civilians Delaware-wide.
% of benchmark (All of DE)
Utilization Ratio (UR)
UR meets 4/5 standard?
Police Officers
Total # applicants
-- ---
3.5%
8
---
0.45
---
Asian
16.7% 24.1% 75.9%
1.93
Black
217
1.64
POC
331
0.80
White
538
• Asians were underutilized among Police Officer applicants.
• There was no underutilization for Black, POC, or White applicants at City or PD.
• All groups (Asian, Black, POC, and White) appeared to be well-represented among Police Chief
applicants, compared to their representation among all civilians working in Sworn Protective
Services in Delaware. Interpret this result with caution because race information was missing for
half of these applicants.
% of applicants 0.9% 25.5% 38.1% 61.9%
Notes:
% of benchmark (Police in
- ---
1.3% 21.4% 28.1% 71.9% • Results cut across ethnicity (Hispanic & Non-Hispanic); POC includes all people of color groups combined
DE) (Hispanic & Non-Hispanic).
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.71 1.17 1.36 0.86 • Race/ethnicity was unknown for 14% of City applicants, <1% of Police Officer applicants, and 50% of Police
UR meets 4/5 standard? Chief applicants.
• Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO Tabulations.
Police Chief Asian Black POC White Civilians employed in Delaware who are age 16+ and a US citizen.
Total # applicants 1 4 6 11 • City: Table EEO-CIT02W. Delaware statewide.
% of applicants 5.9% 23.5% 35.3% 64.7% • PD: Table EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government Job Groups, Protective Service: Sworn.
% of benchmark (Police in • A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s representation in an organization’s workforce divided by the same
1.3% 21.4% 28.1% 71.9% group’s representation in a benchmark population.
DE)
----
• Applicant data provided by the City of Dover
Utilization Ratio (UR) • City and Police Chief data source file: “ATS Summary of Recruitments from October 2016 through January
UR meets 4/5 standard? 2019.doc”
-
• Police Officer data source files: Police Applicants 201x-201x Diversity Study
Results Key
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
Underutilized based on 80% rule
W Not evaluated, N < 20 new hires
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How does our hiring compare to benchmarks?
2016-2018 New Hire Representation by Gender
City of Dover and
Dover PD
City of Dover
2016-2018
Total # new hires
% of new hires
Female
41
41.4%
-
Male
58
58.6%
Conclusions:
• Gender representation for the 2016-2018 City new hires was similar to
gender representation for all civilians employed in Delaware. There was
no underutilization for women or for men.
% of benchmark (All of DE) 49.2% 50.8% • Gender representation for the 2016-2018 Police new hires was similar
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.84 1.15 to gender representation for all civilians working in Sworn Protective
UR meets 4/5 standard? Services in Delaware. Interpret this result with caution because the total
number of new hires was small (< 20).
Dover PD Female Male
2016-2018
Notes:
Total # new hires 4 15
• Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American Community Survey (2006-2010)
% of new hires 21.1% 78.9% EEO Tabulations. Civilians employed in Delaware who are age 16+ and a US citizen.
% of benchmark (Police in DE) 23.8% 76.2% • City: Table EEO-CIT02W. Delaware statewide.
--
Utilization Ratio (UR) • PD: Table EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government Job Groups,
Protective Service: Sworn.
UR meets 4/5 standard? • A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s representation in an organization’s workforce
divided by the same group’s representation in a benchmark population, e.g.,
• UR (F) = % workforce (F) / % benchmark (F)
Results Key • Hiring data provided by the City of Dover
•
W
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
Underutilized based on 80% rule
Not evaluated, N < 20 new hires
• City data source file: “Turnover (4)” includes full time and part time new hires
• PD data source files: “Police Applicants 201x-201x Diversity Study”
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How does our hiring compare to benchmarks?
2016-2018 New Hire Representation by Ethnicity
City of Dover and
Dover PD
City of Dover Hispanic Non-H
Conclusions:
2016-2018
• Hispanic/Latinos were underutilized among the 2016-2018 City new
Total # new hires 3 89 hires, compared to their availability in the workforce Delaware-wide.
% of new hires 3.3% 96.7% • Hispanic/Latinos appeared to be well-represented among the 2016-
% of benchmark (All of DE) 6.2% 93.8% 2018 Police new hires, compared to their representation among all
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.52 1.03 civilians working in Sworn Protective Services in Delaware. Interpret
UR meets 4/5 standard? this result with caution because the total number of new hires was small
(< 20).
Dover PD Hispanic Non-H
Notes:
2016-2018 • Race/ethnicity was unknown for 7 City new hires, or 7% of the 99 City new hires.
Total # new hires 2 17 • Race/ethnicity was known for all 19 Police new hires.
% of new hires 10.5% 89.5% • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American Community Survey (2006-2010)
EEO Tabulations. Civilians employed in Delaware who are age 16+ and a US citizen.
% of benchmark (Police in DE) 3.3% 96.7% • City: Table EEO-CIT02W. Delaware statewide.
Utilization Ratio (UR)
UR meets 4/5 standard?
--
• PD: Table EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government Job Groups,
Protective Service: Sworn.
• A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s representation in an organization’s workforce
divided by the same group’s representation in a benchmark population, e.g.,
-
Results Key
W
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
Underutilized based on 80% rule
Not evaluated, N < 20 new hires
• UR (H) = % workforce (H) / % benchmark (H)
• Hiring data provided by the City of Dover
• City data source file: “Turnover (4)” includes full time and part time new hires
• PD data source files: “Police Applicants 201x-201x Diversity Study”
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How does our hiring compare to benchmarks?
2016-2018 New Hire Representation by Race
City of Dover and
Dover PD
City of Dover
2016-2018
Total # new hires
% of new hires
---
Asian
0
0.0%
Black
22
POC
27
White
65
23.9% 29.3% 70.7%
Conclusions:
• Asians were underutilized among the 2016-2018 City new hires, compared to their
availability in the workforce Delaware-wide.
• There was no underutilization for Black or POC new hires at City.
-- ---
% of benchmark (All of DE) 3.5% 16.7% 24.1% 75.9% • Asian and Black groups appeared to be underutilized among the 2016-2018 Police
---
new hires, compared to their representation among all civilians working in Sworn
Utilization Ratio (UR) 0.00 1.43 1.22 0.93
Protective Services in Delaware. Interpret this result with caution because the total
---
UR meets 4/5 standard? number of new hires was small (< 20).
Dover PD Asian Black POC White
Notes:
2016-2018 • Results cut across ethnicity (Hispanic & Non-Hispanic); POC includes all people of color groups
combined (Hispanic & Non-Hispanic).
Total # new hires 0 3 5 14
• Race/ethnicity was unknown for 7 City new hires, or 7% of the 99 City new hires.
% of new hires 0.0% 15.5% 26.3% 73.7% • Race/ethnicity was known for all 19 Police new hires.
% of benchmark (Police in • Benchmarks are from the US Census 5-year American Community Survey (2006-2010) EEO
1.3% 21.4% 28.1% 71.9%
DE) Tabulations. Civilians employed in Delaware who are age 16+ and a US citizen.
Utilization Ratio (UR)
UR meets 4/5 standard?
-
Results Key
Not underutilized, UR ≥ .80
Underutilized based on 80% rule
----
• City: Table EEO-CIT02W. Delaware statewide.
• PD: Table EEO-CIT06W. Delaware, State and Local Government Job Groups, Protective
Service: Sworn.
• A utilization ratio is a demographic group’s representation in an organization’s workforce divided by
the same group’s representation in a benchmark population.
• Hiring data provided by the City of Dover
W Not evaluated, N < 20 new hires • City data source file: “Turnover (4)” includes full time and part time new hires
• PD data source files: “Police Applicants 201x-201x Diversity Study”
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Are advancement opportunities equitable by gender?
JUL 2017 – DEC 2018 Promotions by Gender
City of Dover and
City of Dover Female Male
Dover PD
Total # promotions JUL 2017 – DEC
4 21
2018
Total # employees JUN 2019 99 181 Conclusions:
Promotion rate 4.0% 11.6% • Men were more likely to be promoted than women, with promotion
Adverse Impact Ratio (AIR) 0.35 2.87 rate differences that violated the 4/5 standard.
AIR meets 4/5 standard?
Dover PD
Total # promotions JUL 2017 – DEC
2018
Total # employees JUN 2019
-
Female
1
4
Male
6
95
Notes:
Promotion rate 25.0% 4.3%
- --
• Gender was known for all promoted employees.
Adverse Impact Ratio (AIR)
• AIR is a demographic group’s promotion rate divided by another demographic group’s
AIR meets 4/5 standard? W W promotion rate, e.g.,
• AIR (F) = % promoted (F) / % promoted (M)
City + Dover PD Combined Female Male • Data provided by the City of Dover
Total # promotions JUL 2017 – DEC • Police Promotions in the FOP are not tracked.
5 27
2018 • Promotion numbers source file: “Turnover (4).xls”, Promotions tab.
Total # employees JUN 2019 103 276 • City started tracking promotions on 7/1/2017. The most recent promotion
Promotion rate 4.9% 9.8% recorded was 12/17/2018.
• Total # employees source file: “Employee Demo Table 6242019 FINAL”
Adverse Impact Ratio (AIR) 0.50 2.02
• All promotions for the 1.5-year period available were combined for analysis
AIR meets 4/5 standard? because total promotion numbers were too small for reliable results by year.
-
Results Key
W
AIR ≥ .80, 4/5 standard met
AIR < .80, 4/5 standard violated for group
Not assessed, <20 total promotions
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Are advancement opportunities equitable by ethnicity?
JUL 2017 – DEC 2018 Promotions by Ethnicity
City of Dover
Total # promotions JUL 2017 – DEC
2018
Total # employees JUN 2019
-
Hispanic
0
5
Non-Hisp.
24
275 Conclusions:
City of Dover and
Dover PD
Promotion rate
Adverse Impact Ratio (AIR)
-- --
0.0%
0.00
8.7%
n/a
• Non-Hispanics were more likely to be promoted than Hispanics, with
promotion rate differences that violated the 4/5 standard.
-
AIR meets 4/5 standard? • These results should be interpreted with caution because the total
number of employees identified as Hispanic (or Latino/Latina) is very
Dover PD Hispanic Non-Hisp.
small.
Total # promotions JUL 2017 – DEC
0 7
2018
Total # employees JUN 2019 4 95
Notes:
Promotion rate 0.0% 7.4%
- --
• Ethnicity was unknown for 1 promoted employee (3.1% of all promoted employees).
Adverse Impact Ratio (AIR)
• AIR is a demographic group’s promotion rate divided by another demographic group’s
AIR meets 4/5 standard? W W promotion rate, e.g.,
• AIR (H) = % promoted (H) / % promoted (Non-H)
City + Dover PD Combined Hispanic Non-Hisp. • Data provided by the City of Dover
Total # promotions JUL 2017 – DEC • Police Promotions in the FOP are not tracked.
0 31
2018 • Promotion numbers source file: “Turnover (4).xls”, Promotions tab.
Total # employees JUN 2019 9 370 • City started tracking promotions on 7/1/2017. The most recent promotion
-- --
Promotion rate 0.0% 8.4% recorded was 12/17/2018.
• Total # employees source file: “Employee Demo Table 6242019 FINAL”
Adverse Impact Ratio (AIR) 0.00 n/a
• All promotions for the 1.5-year period available were combined for analysis
AIR meets 4/5 standard? because total promotion numbers were too small for reliable results by year.
-
Results Key
W
AIR ≥ .80, 4/5 standard met
AIR < .80, 4/5 standard violated for group
Not assessed, <20 total promotions
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Are advancement opportunities equitable by race?
JUL 2017 – DEC 2018 Promotions by Race
City of Dover
Total # promotions JUL 2017 – DEC
2018
Total # employees JUN 2019
POC
5
58
- White
19
218 Conclusions:
City of Dover and
Dover PD
- --
-
Promotion rate 8.6% 8.7% • For City alone, promotion rates were comparable for POC and White
Adverse Impact Ratio (AIR)
AIR meets 4/5 standard?
Dover PD
Total # promotions JUL 2017 – DEC
2018
0.99
POC
0
- 1.01
White
7
employees.
• For City plus PD, White employees were more likely to be promoted
than People of Color, with a promotion rate difference that violated
the 4/5 standard.
Total # employees JUN 2019 16 79
Notes:
Promotion rate 0.0% 8.9%
- --
• Race was unknown for 1 promoted employee (3.1% of all promoted employees).
Adverse Impact Ratio (AIR)
• AIR is a demographic group’s promotion rate divided by another demographic group’s
AIR meets 4/5 standard? W W promotion rate, e.g.,
• AIR (W) = % promoted (W) / % promoted (POC)
City + Dover PD Combined POC White • Data provided by the City of Dover
Total # promotions JUL 2017 – DEC • Police Promotions in the FOP are not tracked.
5 26
2018 • Promotion numbers source file: “Turnover (4).xls”, Promotions tab.
Total # employees JUN 2019 74 297 • City started tracking promotions on 7/1/2017. The most recent promotion
-- --
Promotion rate 6.8% 8.8% recorded was 12/17/2018.
• Total # employees source file: “Employee Demo Table 6242019 FINAL”
Adverse Impact Ratio (AIR) 0.77 1.30
• All promotions for the 1.5-year period available were combined for analysis
AIR meets 4/5 standard? because total promotion numbers were too small for reliable results by year.
-
Results Key
W
AIR ≥ .80, 4/5 standard met
AIR < .80, 4/5 standard violated for group
Not assessed, <20 total promotions
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Are termination rates comparable by gender?
JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 Separations by Reason and Gender
----------------£
Retirement, Disability, or Death (City & PD) Female Male
City of Dover and
Dover PD
Total # separations JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 4 31 @
Total # employees JUN 2019 103 276
Separation rate (Pct. of employees who Conclusions:
3.9% 11.2%
separated) • Men separated due to retirement, disability, or death at a
Pct. of separations 11.4% 88.6% disproportionately high rate, considering their share of the
Pct. of workforce 27.2% 72.8% total workforce.
Resigned, Voluntary (City & PD) Female Male • Women separated by voluntary resignation and involuntary
Total # separations JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 28 37 termination at disproportionately high rates, considering their
Total # employees JUN 2019 103 276 share of the total workforce.
Separation rate (Pct. of employees who
27.2% 13.4%
separated)
Pct. of separations 43.1% 56.9%
Pct. of workforce 27.2% 72.8%
Terminated, Involuntary (City & PD) Female Male Notes:
Total # separations JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 7 10 • Gender was unknown for 4 terminated employees (3.3% of all terminated
employees).
Total # employees JUN 2019 103 276
• Data provided by the City of Dover
Separation rate (Pct. of employees who
6.8% 3.6% • Termination numbers source file: “Turnover (4).xls”, Explanation
separated) tab.
Pct. of separations 41.2% 58.8% • Total # employees source file: “Employee Demo Table 6242019
Pct. of workforce 27.2% 72.8% FINAL”
• All terminations over a 3-year period were combined for analysis
because total termination numbers were too small for reliable
Results Key
results by year.
I
Group’s share of separations compares favorably to its
share of the total workforce (gap < 5 percentage points).
I
Group’s share of separations is 5 percentage points or
more greater than its share of the total workforce.
W Not assessed, <20 total separations
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Are termination rates comparable by ethnicity?
JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 Separations by Reason and Ethnicity
-----------------£ City of Dover and
Dover PD
Retirement, Disability, or Death (City & PD)
Total # separations JAN 2016 – DEC 2018
Hispanic
0
Non-Hisp.
35
@
Total # employees JUN 2019 9 370
Conclusions:
Separation rate (Pct. of employees who
0.0% 9.5% • Separation rates were similar for Hispanic and Non-Hispanic
separated)
Pct. of separations 0.0% 100% employees, within each category of reasons for separating.
Pct. of workforce 2.4% 97.6% • These results should be interpreted with caution because the
total number of employees identified as Hispanic (or
Resigned, Voluntary (City & PD) Hispanic Non-Hisp. Latino/Latina) is very small.
Total # separations JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 2 59
Total # employees JUN 2019 9 370
Separation rate (Pct. of employees who
22.2% 15.9%
separated)
Pct. of separations 3.3% 96.7%
Pct. of workforce 2.4% 97.6%
Notes:
Terminated, Involuntary (City & PD) Hispanic Non-Hisp. • Ethnicity was unknown for 8 terminated employees (6.6% of all terminated
Total # separations JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 1 16 employees).
Total # employees JUN 2019 9 370 • Data provided by the City of Dover
Separation rate (Pct. of employees who • Termination numbers source file: “Turnover (4).xls”, Explanation tab.
11.1% 4.3%
separated) • Total # employees source file: “Employee Demo Table 6242019 FINAL”
Pct. of separations 5.9% 94.1% • All terminations over a 3-year period were combined for analysis
because total termination numbers were too small for reliable results by
Pct. of workforce 2.4% 97.6%
year.
Results Key
I
Group’s share of separations compares favorably to its
share of the total workforce (gap < 5 percentage points).
I
Group’s share of separations is 5 percentage points or
more greater than its share of the total workforce.
W Not assessed, <20 total separations
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Are termination rates comparable by race?
JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 Separations by Reason and Race
-----------------£ City of Dover and
Retirement, Disability, or Death (City & PD) POC White Dover PD
Total # separations JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 3 32 @
Total # employees JUN 2019 74 297
Separation rate (Pct. of employees who Conclusions:
4.1% 10.8%
separated) • White employees separated due to retirement, disability, or
Pct. of separations 8.6% 91.4% death at a disproportionately high rate, considering their share
Pct. of workforce 19.9% 80.1% of the total workforce.
Resigned, Voluntary (City & PD) POC White • POC separated by involuntary termination at a
Total # separations JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 15 46
disproportionately high rate, considering their share of the total
workforce.
Total # employees JUN 2019 74 297
Separation rate (Pct. of employees who • POC and White employees had similar rates of separation by
20.3% 15.5% voluntary resignation.
separated)
Pct. of separations 24.6% 75.4%
Pct. of workforce 19.9% 80.1%
Notes:
Terminated, Involuntary (City & PD) POC White
• Race was unknown for 8 terminated employees (6.6% of all terminated
Total # separations JAN 2016 – DEC 2018 8 9 employees).
Total # employees JUN 2019 74 297 • Data provided by the City of Dover
Separation rate (Pct. of employees who • Termination numbers source file: “Turnover (4).xls”, Explanation tab.
10.8% 3.0%
separated) • Total # employees source file: “Employee Demo Table 6242019 FINAL”
Pct. of separations 47.1% 52.9% • All terminations over a 3-year period were combined for analysis
Pct. of workforce 19.9% 80.1% because total termination numbers were too small for reliable results by
year.
Results Key
I
Group’s share of separations compares favorably to its
share of the total workforce (gap < 5 percentage points).
I
Group’s share of separations is 5 percentage points or
more greater than its share of the total workforce.
W Not assessed, <20 total separations
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How do police applicants become new hires?
2016-2018 Police Applicant Flow Summary
Dover PD
110%
874 94% of PD Applicants are considered “Qualified” based on their
1000% 825 applications. Most DQs at this stage are due to applicants not meeting
1 00%
age or citizenship requirements.
90%
80% Applicant attrition is sharpest in the testing phases, where more than two-
flC
ro
thirds of applicants fail to pass the Physical Test, Written Test, and/or
.!a!
a.
70%
Oral Exam. Most DQs in these phases are due to failing a test; a small
a.
<(
60%
percentage self-select out (by withdrawing, no-show for a test, etc.).
<(
.....0
..., 50%
.,
C:
.,l:'. 291 About 7% of applicants pass all of the tests, then pass the background
40%
a.
33.3% check. Passing the background check puts an applicant on the list for
30% 194 interviews with the Chief. Small numbers self-select out before or after
22 .2% interviews (decline the interview, refuse a job offer, etc.).
20% 112
12.8% 60 60
10% 6 .9% 6 .9% 19 __J Just over 2% of all Dover PD applicants were hired as police officers, for
0%
1 Applied 2 Qua I if ied 3 Passed 4 Passed s Passed
1111 1111 ~
6 Passed 7Ch ief 8 Hir ed
I a total of 19 new hires from 2016 through 2018.
PT Wr itten Or al Background Intervi ew
Dover Police Officer Applicant Flow fo r 2016-2018 . Tota l N = 874 applicants over t his 3-yea r per iod .
Phases of t he app licat ion proces s are show n on the horizont al axis. The marks are labeled by numbe r
and percentage of the t ota l numbe r of applicant s who reached eac h phase.
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How do police applicants become new hires?
2016-2018 Police Applicant Flow by Gender
Dover PD
100%
llD 3li 28 About 15% of PD applicants were women. Ideally, that
7 percentage would remain constant at each phase of the hiring
9 0% 14 12.511 14-- 4
21..Jl
process, indicating that applicants have similar chances of
8 0% success at each step, across gender differences.
70% The percentage of women was fairly consistent across the
hiring process. 15-17% of applicants were women for phases 1
60%
(all applicants), 2 (qualified), 4 (written test), 5 (oral test), and 6
50%
(background). Representation for women was even higher at
742 703 253 164 phases 7 (interview) and 8 (hired).
92 34 49
40% 85.1% 85.4% 87.5% 85.4% 15
82.9% 82.9% 81.7% 78.9% 12.5% of the applicants who passed the Physical Test were
30%
20% 7 women, which is a bit lower than the 14.9% rate of women in
the total applicant pool. The ratio of these numbers = 0.83,
which satisfies the commonly-used 80% standard.
10%
0%
1 Applied 2 Qua Iif ied 3 Pa ssed 4 Passed 5 Passed 6 Passed 7 Chief 8 Hired
7 Overall, these results suggest that there is equal opportunity for
women and men, in the Dover PD applicant process.
PT Wr itten Or al Backgro und Interv iew
Dover Police Officer App licant Flow f or 2016-2018. Tota l N = 874 app lican t s over t hi s 3-yea r per iod . Group
Phases of t he app licat ion process are shown on t he horizonta l axis. The marks are labeled by number
• Female
and perce ntage of applica nts in each phase, by Gender . Demograp hi c infor mat ion in t his dataset w ai
very complete : Less th an 1% of applica nt s had missing informa t ion for gend er, race, or both. • M ale
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How do police applicants become new hires?
2016-2018 Police Applicant Flow by Race
Dover PD
About 38% of PD applicants were POC (including Hispanic, Latinx, and all other
7
100%
people of color). Ideally, percentages for each group would remain constant at
9 0% each phase of the hiring process, indicating that applicants have similar chances
of success at each step, across race/ethnic differences.
8 0%
Results for Asian and Other POC groups are difficult to interpret, because they
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70%
60%
7 represented quite small percentages of all applicants.
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Results for Black applicants give cause for concern. They were 25% of all
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518 191 133 76.7% 73 .7% applicants, but only 10% of those on the interview list and 16% of new hires.
538 69 .3% 71 .2% 25
30% 61.9% 62.9% 66 .1% Black applicants were underrepresented at every phase from 3 (passed PT) to 8
610%
(hired).
20%
White applicants represent a consistent 61 to 66% of applicants within many of
10%
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PT
4 Passed
Writ ten
5 Passed
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Bac kground Int erv iew
8 Hired
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the phases. However, they account for more than 70% of applicants at phases 5
(passed oral test), 7 (on the interview list), and 8 (hired). Note that 73.7% of
officers hired were White, compared to 61.9% of the applicant pool.
• Ot her POC
Dove r Police Officer Applicant Flow f or 2016-2018 . Tota l N = 874 app lican t s over t hi s 3-yea r per iod.
• As ian Note:
Phases of t he app licat ion process are shown on t he horizonta l axis. The marks are labeled by number
and perce ntage of applica nts in eac h phase, by Race. De mograp hic info rmat ion in t his dat aset was • Hispanic • All data on this slide are tabulated in a
very com plete : Less t han 1% of applica nt s had missi ng infor mat ion for gend er, race, or bot h. • Black summary slide, later in this section.
White
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2016-2018 Police Applicant Flow by Race and Gender
Dover PD
About 38% of PD applicants were POC (including Hispanic, Latinx, and all other
7
100%
24 19 people of color). Ideally, percentages for each group would remain constant at
73 71 15 10 10 4
9 0%
8 .7%
8 .3% 9.9% 13.5% 16.7% 16.7%
each phase of the hiring process, indicating that applicants have similar chances
84% 21 .1%
of success at each step, across race/ethnic differences.
8 0%
86 50 13 13 Results for POC Female applicants give cause for concern. They were 7% of all
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70% 274
31.5%
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30.9%
29.8% 26.0%
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26.3%
7 applicants, and their representation steadily decreased until reaching 0% of hires.
~ 60% Results for White Female applicants look good in terms of equal opportunity:
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50%
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7 Their representation is 8 to 10% of applicants in the early phases, and more than
doubles by phase 6. White Females were 21% of new hires.
30%
20%
465
53.5%
447
54.5%
167
57.8%
114
59.4%
64
57.7%
36
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36
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52.6%
1 Results for POC Male applicants give cause for concern. They were 32% of all
applicants, vs. 22% of those on the interview list and 26% of new hires.
10%
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•
7 White Male applicants represent a consistent 53 to 55% of applicants at phases 1
(applied), 2 (qualified), and 8 (hired). However, they account for 58 to 60% of
applicants at phases 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
POC Fem a Ie
Phases of t he app l icat io n process are shown on t he ho rizonta l axis . The marks are lat>e led t>y numt>er • Whit e Female Note:
and percent age of ap plica nts in eac h phase, t>y Race x Gende r . Demogr aphic info r mat ion in t h is
dat aset w as very complete : Less t han 1% of app lica nt s had m iss ing infor mation f or ge nd er, race, or
• POC Ma Ie • All data on this slide are tabulated in a
t> ot h . • Whit e Male summary slide, later in this section.
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How do police applicants become new hires?
2016-2018 Police Applicant Flow: SUMMARY
Dover PD
Other POC As ian Hispanic Black Wh ite
% of All
Phase Group N % of % of % of % of % of
Applica nt s Group Group Group Group Group
Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase
N N N N N
1 App lied 100 0% 874.0 Tot al Tot al Tot al Tot al Tot al
2 Qua lified 94.4% 825 .0 lApp lied 2 .5% 22 0.9% 8 9.7% 84 25 0% 217 61 .9% 538
3 Passed PT 33 .3% 291 .0 2 Qua lif ied 2 .6% 21 10% 8 9 .2% 76 240% 197 62.9% 518
3 Passed PT 2.4% 7 1.7% 5 10.4% 30 19.4% 56 66. 1% 191
4 Passed Writt en 22.2% 194.0
4 Passed W .. 2 .1% 4 2. 1% 4 11.5% 22 15.1% 29 69 .3% 133
5 Passed Ora l 12.8% 112.0
5 Passed Or .. 2 .7% 3 1 .8% 2 9.9% 11 14.4% 16 71 .2% 79
6 Pa ssed Background 6.9% 60.0
6 Passed Ba .. 0 .0% 0 4 .9% 2 17 .1% 7 17.1% 7 610% 25
7 Chief Interview 6.9% 60 .0 7 Ch ief lnte .. 5 .0% 3 0.0% 0 8.3% 5 100% 6 76.7% 46
8 Hired 2.2% 19.0 8 Hi red 0 .0% 0 0.0% 0 10 .5% 2 15.8% 3 73. 7% 14
Fema le Male POCFema le White Fema le POC Male Wh ite Male
% of % of % of % of % of % of
Group Group Group Group Group Group
Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase
N N N N N N
Tot al Tot al Tot al Tot al Tot al Tot al
lApp lied 14.9% 130 85 .1% 742 lApp lied 6 .6% 57 8.4% 73 31 .5% 274 53 .5% 465
2 Qua lifi ed 14.6% 120 85 .4% 703 2 Qua lif ied 60% 49 8 .7% 71 30 .9% 253 54 .5% 447
3 Passed PT 12.5% 36 87 .5% 253 3 Passed PT 4 .2% 12 8.3% 24 29.8% 86 57 .8% 167
4 Passed Wr it ten 14 .6% 28 85 .4% 164 4 Passed Wri t t en 4 .7% 9 9.9% 19 26 0% 50 59.4% 114
5 Passed Oral 17.1% 19 82 .9% 92 5 Passed Oral 3 .6% 4 13.5% 15 25 .2% 28 57 .7% 64 Note:
6 Passed Background 17.1% 7 82 .9% 34 6 Passed Backgro und 1.7% 1 16.7% 10 21 .7% 13 600% 36 • Data tabulations correspond
7 Chief Interv iew 18.3% 11 81.7% 49 7 Ch ief Interv iew 1.7% 1 16.7% 10 21 .7% 13 600% 36 to the bar charts given
8 Hired 21 .1% 4 78 .9% 15 8 Hi red 0 .0% 0 21 .1% 4 26 .3% 5 52 .6% 10
across several slides in this
section.
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Appendix 3
Recommended IVY Training
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Recommended D&I Training
1. EXECUTIVE DIVERSITY ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOP
• Executive commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) is integral to the effectiveness of the
initiative. An important step to successfully implement an effective D&I initiative is to have leaders
establish their commitment; satisfy themselves with the advantages of D&I and that D&I matter to
the organization.
• An Executive Roundtable provides the opportunity for leaders to have strategic conversations
regarding leading the organization through a D&I change initiative. This session moves beyond
diversity awareness to educate executives on strategic and operational elements for their business,
anticipated benefits, challenges, and tactics to guarantee success.
• The attendees will have an opportunity to further their own diversity learning and development
while establishing the organizational answers to a series of “difficult” questions. The team will see
for themselves the level of understanding that currently exists, while also determining the level of
consensus regarding certain fundamental assumptions pertaining to D&I and how diversity is
implemented. In many cases they will create the organization’s “answer” that will guide how they
wish all employees to approach D&I within the organization.
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Recommended D&I Training
2. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORKSHOP FOR HR LEADERS
• Human Resources Professionals play a critical role in leading and supporting diversity and
inclusion in the workplace. They are often expected to be the expert, are asked the toughest
questions, and are faced with challenges at all levels. This full day workshop is built to address the
unique needs of Human Resources.
• Participants learn how diversity and inclusion impact the entire employee life cycle. As they discuss
the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly diverse workforce and marketplace, they will
come to understand their roles and responsibilities, and will practice the skills required to become
effective and trusted consultants to their business managers and colleagues.
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Recommended IVY Training
3. LEADING CHANGE THROUGH INCLUSION: APPLYING DIVERSITY FOR MANAGERS
• This full day course, designed for managers and supervisors, offers the basics of diversity
awareness and understanding and provides managers with exercises designed to engage them in
making management decisions using a diversity filter. This session assists managers and
supervisors in operationalizing diversity concepts and goals while enabling each participant to
construct their own ‘Manager’s tool kit’ for development and learning.
• Participants explore the dimensions of diversity, defining diversity and inclusion. They learn how to
construct the business case for diversity for their organization, and how to communicate it to
stakeholders. Participants will gain an understanding of what diversity is, why it matters to them
and their organizations, and what they are expected to do as leaders in support of diversity and
inclusion.
4. RECRUITING THROUGH A DIVERSITY LENS™
• The demographics of both the talent pool and customer base are changing. Attracting the best
talent requires new skills and competencies. Hiring managers and recruiting staff need an
awareness of where to find a diverse talent pool, how to effectively interact with candidates, and
how to assess talent when it comes in a “different package.”
• Recruiting Through A Diversity Lens ™ provides insights based on Ivy’s wealth of experience
developing diversity recruiting strategies for Fortune 1000 and other organizations, interfacing with
diverse executives and associates, and assessing what hiring managers and recruiters do both
“right” and “wrong” during the recruiting, interviewing and hiring process.
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Recommended D&I Training
5. HAVING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS IN A DIVERSE WORKPLACE
• Discussing inappropriate workplace attire, providing feedback during a performance review, asking
your cubicle neighbor to lower the volume when playing his favorite religious music . . . some
discussions are difficult!
• Introduce diversity to the discussion – gender, race, age, religion, etc. – and the conversations may
seem even more difficult. But learning to have those conversations can actually lead to improved
workplace relationships, more effective talent development and . . . your peace of mind.
• Having Difficult Conversations in a Diverse Workplace is a half-day program designed to build skills
that will improve workplace interactions.
6. AGEISM IN THE WORKPLACE: UNDERSTANDING, RESPECTING, AND APPRECIATING AGE
DIFFERENCES FOR WORKPLACE AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
• It has become common for a twenty-something to work alongside a forty- or fifty-something in
today’s complex work environment. Although very familiar with people their own age, workers often
enter the workforce with little appreciation or knowledge of those who are significantly older or
younger than them.
• This course highlights the ways in which this diverse mix of workers affords organizations many
opportunities and challenges as they seek to boost the performance and levels of engagement of
all of their workers.
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Recommended D&I Training
7. WHO’S ON FIRST- PEOPLE VS. PROCESS?
• Today’s workplace requires a balanced focus of the mission and the people required to carry it out.
While most leaders understand the theory of “people as a business enabler”, they often do not
understand how to embed the practice into their daily work.
• In this hands-on workshop, leaders, managers and supervisors will learn ways to identify and
change the systemic corporate processes and procedures that belie a people-centered culture. The
participants will work in small groups to prioritize work tasks, motivate, recognize and reward
employees, and present “out of the box” solutions to old problems.
• The Who’s On First- People Vs. Process? workshop is tailored from existing content to meet the
needs of the organization. Ivy will conduct conference calls and/or meetings with the project team
to prepare for the session. Workshops will include up to 30 participants.
8. THE LANGUAGE OF INCLUSION
• African-American or Black? Latino or Hispanic? Asian or Oriental? As the workforce and
marketplace have changed, questions have been raised regarding what are the “right” words to
use. This course increases awareness of the power and use of language in an increasingly diverse
workplace and marketplace.
• Participants will learn to examine the evolution of the “right” or “preferred” words, examples in
which the “wrong” words were used and the subsequent impact, the importance of speaking for
D&I and the implications of not doing so, the common myths and misconceptions about D&I, and
practice speaking for D&I.
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Thank you!
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City Council Meeting
January 14, 2020
Diversity & Inclusion
Assessment Findings & Capital of the First State
Recommendations
Overview
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Who We Are & Where We’ve Been
• Ivy Planning Group is a 29-year-old firm with a proven track record managing
complex projects and maintaining high quality client relationships.
• Ivy provides strategic planning, change management implementation, executive
coaching, and world-class training that links organizational development to the
core business and missions of large public sector and private sector organizations
Since 2016, Ivy has client relationships in Delaware:
• State of Delaware
• Department of Labor
• DelDOT
• Delaware Transit Corporation
• Kent County Levy Court
• City of Dover
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What We’ve Learned
• Tremendous pride in working for public service organizations
within the state
• Race still matters in the state…it creates tension around D&I
• It’s important to learn and promote leading across
difference…accountability matters
• Being a native of Delaware matters…coming from outside
means feeling like you don’t belong or fit the culture
• Tenure is another strong indicator of “fit”
• The diversity in the state creates opportunities to build
inclusive environments inside all workplaces
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What We’ve Learned…cont.
• Focus on the systems…
• Applicant tracking
• Job description requirement assessments
• Evaluate and assess the employee life cycle
• Elevate people leadership
• Org culture matters
• Hold leaders accountable for leading everyone
• Don’t fear assessments
• Data is your friend
• It’s true whether you know what’s going on or not
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WHAT MAKES THIS HARD?
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Diversity and Inclusion Challenges 2019
• This work is harder than it’s ever been
• The naysayers are smarter and more subtle
• Everyone knows how to “speak” for diversity but
may not know how to lead and drive outcomes
• Some people actually think we’re done
• Current climate creates stress and even separation
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Diversity and Inclusion Challenges 2019 …cont’d
• Even those who are dissatisfied don’t want to talk
about the dissatisfaction
• Myths
– Diversity equals less than
– Diverse pipeline/talent does not exist
– Diverse people need fixing (vs. addressing systems bias)
– This will fix itself organically
– Inclusion means progress (without diversity)
• How you define the problem defines the solution
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What’s Been Proven to Work
• Executive Leadership must own this
• Carefully articulated "why statements" that
allow the organization to redefine "winning"
at the strategic or mission level
• Strategies that address, understand and
operationalize: Workforce, Workplace and
Marketplace
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What’s Been Proven to Work – Cont.
• An understood dissatisfaction with the current state
coupled with wanting to achieve something that
matters.
i.e. Saying human capital matters requires asking why
different groups experience the organization differently vs
celebrating the success of some
• Willingness to hold up a mirror and assess your
organization's strengths and weaknesses…even when
you're great
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Why we at IVY stay excited
• We’ve seen it work
• The relevance of the topic produces such big
results that it's always worth the struggle
• We know we have answers to many of today's
pressing issues
• We know that addressing diversity and
inclusion always impacts the bigger, broader
organizational opportunity whereas the
opposite is not always true
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City of Dover Assessment
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The City of Dover (City) contracted with IVY
Planning Group (IVY) to conduct a Diversity and
Inclusion (D&I) assessment in order to determine:
• Workforce availability, based on EEOC job categories, within
the entire City of Dover geographic area
• Strengths and weaknesses of the recruitment and selection
practices and written personnel policies
• Current level of inclusion with the workforce
• Recommendations to improve diversity efforts in regard to
Assessment recruiting for civilian and sworn police officers and cadets
Objective • Clear recommendations to improve all of the above
Ivy performed a multi-phased approach to meet
this objective:
• Quantitative analysis of City of Dover’s workforce data and HR
processes, specifically, the recruiting and selection processes,
policies, practices
• Qualitative analysis of interview and focus group data
• Deliverable of findings and recommendations to improve D&I
at City of Dover
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Summary of Findings (Overall)
O1: City of Dover and Police Department participants shared that pensions,
benefits, commute, education reimbursement and earned vacation time as
positive reasons they stay in their jobs.
O2: Council Members expressed great pride in the efforts made to improve
diversity and the environment that fosters inclusion.
O3: The Dover Human Relations Commission conducted a Diversity Research
Study in 2016 that produced nine (9) recommendations. There is little
evidence that any of the recommendations outlined in the plan were met.
O4: City and DPD leaders should seek to build capacity at articulating the
benefits of diversity as a business and community service enabler.
O5: Both the City and DPD human capital analysis results show acceptable
representation or improvements across gender, race/ethnicity and job function
categories.
O6: Many respondents felt that the lack of racial/ethnic diversity in the senior
levels of the City and Police Department contributes to the poor reputation
that exists within the community.
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Summary of Findings (Police Department)
S1: The DPD website provides transparency to
applicants on the process to becoming a Sworn
Officer as well as attending the Police Cadet
Strengths at the
Academy.
DPD (S) S2: DPD conducts periodic “How to Succeed”
information sessions for potential candidates on
the steps to becoming a Sworn Officer.
E1: The lack of participation in this study by the
Sworn Officer communities (white male, white
Diversity and female and people of color) provides an
opportunity for DPD leadership to delve deeper
Inclusion
to better understand perceptions and barriers to
Environment (E) diversity and inclusion.
E2: A disassociation exists between diversity and
qualifications. This results in many study
participants describing diversity as less than.
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Summary of Findings (Police Department)
R1: People of color and women don’t move through the
applicant pipeline at the same rates as their white
counterparts, funneling out at much greater rates.
R2: The lack of racial and ethnic diversity that exists on the
Oral Board interview panel increases potential bias against
women and people of color.
R3: Recruiting efforts lack ties to a comprehensive strategy
Recruiting
for attracting and hiring women and people of color.
(R)
R4: The candidate processing time from application to
offer may present a barrier to attracting and hiring the
best talent.
R5: It is difficult for lateral hires from the outside to get
credit for their experiences and tenure due to a somewhat
inflexible hiring policy, which presents a barrier to having
outsiders' close race, gender and ethnicity gaps.
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Summary of Findings (Police Department)
R6: The application process does not leverage
technical advances to reach talent who may not
reach the DPD through conventional methods. This
may deter potential applicants.
R7: Internal promotions contribute to the lack of
racial/ethnic diversity in leadership, since the
Recruiting (R)
internal pipeline lacks a robust supply of
racial/ethnic diversity.
R8: The PD website https://doverpolice.org/ should
be updated to better reflect the commitment to
represent a diverse community and the overall
appreciation for diversity and inclusion.
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Summary of Findings (Police Department)
P1: Disciplinary actions for bad behavior are
Performance inconsistently executed and largely depend on who
(P) the supervisor is and the closeness of the
relationship with the officer.
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Summary of Findings (City/Civilian)
SC1: The City Council Mission Statement and the
HR Mission uses inclusive language that helps
build communication, inclusion, and trust.
Strengths at SC2: The City established a Minority & Female
the City (SC) Recruitment Enhancement strategy to close gaps
in presentation which demonstrated thoughtful
due diligence and a genuine effort to minority
recruitment.
AC1: Advancement opportunities within the City
of Dover are unclear and inconsistent for people
Advancement
of color.
at the City (AC)
AC2: Training opportunities that offer new skills
for advancement were considered nonexistent.
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Summary of Findings (City/Civilian)
PC1: Many respondents felt that the amount,
frequency, method of receiving and providing
Performance
feedback was adequate but not consistent across
at the City
groups and departments.
(PC)
PC2: The current merit pay system is not considered
effective among non-union staff.
RC1: The City’s website provides helpful information
to prospective candidates. However, other functions
relating to the application process are cumbersome
Recruiting at and may be a deterrent to attracting top talent.
the City (RC) RC2: Applicant tracking for prospective candidates is
not sufficient.
RC3: Recruiting and sourcing methods do not reach
diverse candidates on a consistent basis.
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Summary of Findings (City/Civilian)
Diversity &
EC1: Women and people of color have a
Inclusion
more inconsistent experience working at
Environment
the City than their white male
at the City
counterparts.
(EC)
L1: Two leadership barriers stand in the
way of D&I success at City: 1) There is a
disconnect between leadership’s desire to
Leadership
advance D&I efforts and in their
(L)
impact/results and 2) There is a lack of
accountability in leadership owning D&I
efforts.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recommendations – City of Dover & Police Department
1. Make the Ivy assessment available to the employee population.
• This action displays a commitment to change and progress towards a desired D&I vision
– as will be detailed in the D&I Strategy. In addition, this level of transparency
demonstrates ownership and accountability to becoming the culture the City and DPD
desires.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: O4, SC1
2. Leadership commitment to and capacity in diversity and inclusion is critical to the
effectiveness and success of D&I initiatives. Establish leadership commitment to the D&I
strategy through increased D&I acumen. Include D&I specific annual action goals to all
supervisors and above. Hold leaders accountable to these goals. (Refer to the D&I
Strategy for action steps).
• Recommended training: Executive Diversity Roundtable Workshop offers leaders the
opportunity to establish their commitment to D&I, satisfy themselves with the
advantages of D&I and how D&I matter to the organization. The Executive Roundtable
provides the opportunity for leaders to have strategic conversations regarding leading
the organization through a D&I change initiative, moving beyond diversity awareness, to
educate executives on strategic and operational elements for their business, anticipated
benefits, challenges, and tactics to guarantee success.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: O4, S1, E2, EC1, LC1
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Recommendations – City of Dover & Police Department
3. Convene a series of D&I training courses, including D&I
Fundamentals, Unconscious Bias, Recruiting Through a D&I
Lens, Diversity Dialogue, Leading Through a D&I Lens, Executive
Coaching, etc. Refer to the Appendix – “Recommended IVY
Training” for details on recommended training courses.
✓Recommendation addresses findings: O4, E1, AC1, EC1
4. Include more transparency in practices including bottom up
decision making/collaboration, making employee-impacting
reports/studies available, be open to employee feedback, and
consider conducting a confidential employee survey.
✓Recommendation addresses findings: O3-O4, E1, EC1
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Recommendations – City of Dover & Police Department - Continued
5. Convene a Diversity and Inclusion Council consisting of multiple
demographics, functions and levels across the organization with a City
or DPD Senior Leader as the council head. Task this team with
ownership of the D&I Strategy and authority to work with each
department to establish project plans that track progress against goals.
Regularly brief City and DPD leadership. This team may short term to
address the most critical D&I issues.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: O3-O4, E1, EC1, LC1
6. Design a strategy to prepare for the upcoming retirement wave.
Leverage this opportunity to create succession plans using a transparent
and inclusive process to ensure a balance of institutional knowledge and
new opportunities for City and DPD.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: AC1, AC2, R7
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Recommendations – Police Department
1. Reconstruct your recruiting life cycle beginning with a study on hiring
best practices across law enforcement agencies. It will be critical to
understand and grow capacity to conduct skills analysis, training, and
culturally competent skills that may help build greater confidence in a
new candidates’ abilities and probabilities of success against job
requirements at any level. Refer to the D&I Strategy for action steps.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R1, R3, R5, R7
2. Expand your talent pool / sources for candidates.
• Utilize career search websites such as Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn,
university career websites/centers, etc. and post all open position.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with service organizations that reach
potential candidates in the Delaware region (DE, MD, VA, PA, NJ, NY).
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R1, R3, R5, R7
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3. Update DPD website to reflect the diverse population for
which it serves. Consider the Boston Police Department
https://www.boston.gov/departments/police is a best
practice.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R6, R8
4. Host more Police Department “how to succeed” events to
assist candidates with tools to pass the physical and written
test. Consider varying locations to reach applications
outside of the City.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R1, R3, R4
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Recommendations – Police Department - continued
5. Consider providing additional status to officers who have specialized
experience when applying for promotions/assignments to specialized
units that match their prior expertise. Create a shadow program to test
skills.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R6
6. Strengthen the recruiting and selection policy to require diversity on the
Oral board and providing each person with equal vote on candidates.
This will reduce unintended bias and allow for different perspectives
and demographics to assess candidates against what are subjective
requirements.
✓ Consider revising Oral Board questions to better assess cultural
competency and emotional intelligence. The Chief’s interview is too
late to know whether a person has difficulty connecting with other
cultures.
✓ Consider bringing in a diverse police officer consultant to assist with
the Oral Boards and scoring the Written Test as a way to diversify
perspectives and mitigate bias.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: R2
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Recommendations – City of Dover
1. Reconstruct your recruiting life cycle with industry and diversity best
practices, including conduct a formal job analysis, automate the
application process, and leverage the new HRIS as a key mechanism to
track applicants throughout their employment cycle. Refer to the D&I
Strategy for action steps.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: RC1-RC3
2. Redesign your City of Dover webpage to provide efficient access to
potential candidates. Use https://www.nccde.org/ as a comparative
and best practice.
✓ Recommendation addresses findings: RC1
3. Conduct a review of merit-based employee pay against market. Ensure
all staff are aligned with the job category and function that best meets
their skill set and pay them accordingly. Where additional time is
needed to bring staff to parity, be transparent.
✓ Recommendations address findings: PC1
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Recommendations – City of Dover - Continued
4. Ensure ongoing performance management is happening between leaders and
direct reports including communicating ongoing expectations and engaging in
performance conversations. This works best when the culture supports frequent
and open, constructive feedback-sharing (including upward and peer-to-peer
feedback).
✓ Recommendations address findings: PC2
5. Build and actively sustain relationships/partnerships with colleges/universities,
organizations, associations, local stakeholders, professional associations, etc. that
have a D&I focus – this helps you understand your employer brand (“word on the
street”), to strengthen your brand with these organizations and correct any
misconceptions about your brand, and to connect with, learn from, and source a
wider pool of diverse candidates. Examples include: Delaware State University –
Career Services Center, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black
Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the Delaware Hispanic
Commission, African American Chambers of Commerce, Mid-Atlantic Hispanic
Chambers of Commerce, etc. Where feasible, attend professional conferences of
these same associations to network and recruit.
✓ Recommendations address findings: RC1-RC3
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Next Steps
Project Step Delivery Timeline
Final Assessment Report November 21, 2019
D&I Strategic Plan January 15, 2020
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager DATE SUBMITTED: 1/8/20
PREPARED BY: Donna Mitchell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances & Proposed Budget Amendments
REVIEWED BY: City Manager & Controller/Treasurer
APPROVALS: Council Committee of the Whole
EXHIBITS: Exhibit A – Capital Investment Plan Amendments
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: As per the attached Exhibit & Draft Ordinance
AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
TIMETABLE: Upon Council approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $ for Fiscal Year 2020.
The proposed budget amendment includes adjustments to the Capital Project budgets (see Exhibit A) and a
few adjustments needed to the operating budgets as indicated below. Also, note revenue adjustments are also
included for projects that have carried over and had debt financing or reserve fund appropriations to partially
fund projects. The previous year loans and reserve transfers were done based on project progress. These
include capital asset reserves, impact fee reserves and State Revolving Fund Loans.
Operating adjustments –
• General Fund
o Library adjusted upwards $60,000 to cover Security Contract, transferred from the Police
Department Temp Help.
o Police Department increased for $31,100 to cover SORT Vest inadvertently reduced in the
budget process, less the $60,000 transferred from Temp Help to the Library for the Security.
Net reduction $28,900
o Human Resources adjusted upward for the D & I Study $50,000.
o Insurance adjusted upward $90,000 to cover 13 months of payments this year offset by 11
months in the prior year. Payment timing.
• Electric Fund
o Power Supply & Generation favorability from FY19 has been transferred to the Rate
Stabilization Reserve of $3.7 million.
The items above along with the Capital Project carry forward balances total $11,906,100 as follows:
Fund Budget Balance Adjustment
General Fund $171,100
Governmental – Capital Projects Fund 2,937,100
Water – Capital Projects Fund 2,977,500
Wastewater – Capital Projects Fund 1,241,500
Electric Fund 3,700,000
Electric – Capital Projects Fund 615,800
Community Transportation 263,100
Total $11,906,100
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Exhibit A
City of Dover
Project Carryfoward FY19 / FY20 Budget Balances
First Amendment
Ordinance # 2020 - 01
Fiscal Year 2019
Original Revised Prior Carry Carry FY 2020 Revised
CIP CIP Fiscal Year Forward Forward Year FY 20 CIP
Project # Title Budget Budget Expenses Available Needed Budget Budget
--- Sprayer Equipment for vegetation growth $ - $ 25,000 $ - $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ - $ 25,000
PR1402 Schutte Park Land Improvements 70,000 223,800 46,000 177,800 177,800 75,000 252,800
PR1701 Dover Park - Master Plan 140,000 158,700 29,900 128,800 128,800 125,000 253,800
PR1900 Schutte Park Maintenance Facility 260,000 291,000 - 291,000 291,000 - 291,000
PD1801 Police Station Impound Lot 74,000 201,500 700 200,800 200,800 - 200,800
FC2001 City Hall Improvements - 90,800 - 90,800 90,800 82,000 172,800
ST1801 FY 18 Street and Alley Program - 524,600 251,100 273,500 273,500 - 273,500
ST1806 Bradford Street Streetscape Improvement 200,000 200,000 - 200,000 200,000 - 200,000
ST1902 Emergency Storm Sewer Repair 73,000 73,000 9,800 63,200 3,900 76,000 79,900
ST1904 Meeting House Branch Improvement 1,100,000 1,100,000 43,100 1,056,900 1,056,900 - 1,056,900
ST1905 Operations Yard Relocation and Improvements 445,000 445,000 - 445,000 445,000 - 445,000
ST1907 Brine Manufacturing System 45,000 45,000 5,300 39,700 39,700 - 39,700
ST1909 Letter of Map Revision - Little River - 42,000 38,100 3,900 3,900 - 3,900
$ 2,407,000 $ 3,420,400 $ 424,000 $ 2,996,400 $ 2,937,100 $ 358,000 $ 3,295,100
Total General Capital Project Fund $ 2,407,000 $ 3,420,400 $ 424,000 $ 2,996,400 $ 2,937,100 $ 358,000 $ 3,295,100
ST1908 FY 19 Bond Bill - Paving $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 425,300 $ 74,700 $ - $ 74,700
CT1904 Paving Project - Bertrand & Reese St. - 300,000 229,800 70,200 - 70,200
CT1833 Paving Project - Hope St. & Crawford Carroll Av. 88,600 88,600 49,500 39,100 - 39,100
TE0601 TCSP Lincoln Park 79,100 79,100 - 79,100 - 79,100
Total Community Transportation Fund $ 667,700 $ 967,700 $ 704,600 $ 263,100 $ - $ 263,100
WD1900 Meter Replacement $ - $ 46,000 $ 28,800 $ 17,200 $ - $ 17,200
WD1903 Bulk Water Station 42,400 42,400 4,300 38,100 - 38,100
WQ1901 WQI - Lakewood Place 294,900 273,900 146,100 127,800 - 127,800
WD1609 WTP Process Improvements 4,000,000 6,562,800 3,768,400 2,794,400 437,200 3,231,600
Total Water I & E Fund $ 4,337,300 $ 6,925,100 $ 3,947,600 $ 2,977,500 $ 437,200 $ 3,414,700
WW1900 Meter Replacement $ - $ 46,000 $ 28,800 $ 17,200 $ - $ 17,200
WW1806 Puncheon Run Pump Station Improvements - 70,000 47,900 22,100 - 22,100
WW1903 Delaware Tech Pump Station Replacement 402,300 381,300 248,000 133,300 - 133,300
WW1904 Silver Lake Pump Station Replacement 489,500 429,500 282,500 147,000 - 147,000
WW1905 Walker Woods Pump Station Replacement 563,200 563,200 105,000 458,200 - 458,200
WW1906 Meeting House Branch Sewer Replacement 250,000 250,000 3,900 246,100 - 246,100
WW2007 Kurt Drive Pump Station Improvements - 217,600 - 217,600 - 217,600
Total Wastewater I & E Fund $ 1,705,000 $ 1,957,600 $ 716,100 $ 1,241,500 $ - $ 1,241,500
EG1905 McKee Run Unit #3 Boiler Systems $ 515,000 $ 515,000 $ 134,100 $ 380,900 $ 206,000 $ - $ 206,000
EG1907 McKee Run Unit 3 Auxiliary System Components 261,000 261,000 156,800 104,200 55,000 60,000 115,000
Electric Generation $ 776,000 $ 776,000 $ 290,900 $ 485,100 $ 261,000 $ 60,000 $ 321,000
FIN Purchase of ERP System $ 548,000 $ 2,057,000 $ 730,700 $ 1,326,300 $ 354,800 $ 488,000 $ 842,800
Total ERP System $ 548,000 $ 2,057,000 $ 730,700 $ 1,326,300 $ 354,800 $ 488,000 $ 842,800
Total Electric I & E Fund $ 1,324,000 $ 2,833,000 $ 1,021,600 $ 1,811,400 $ 615,800 $ 548,000 $ 1,163,800
Total Carryforward balances to FY 2020 $ 9,905,700 $ 8,035,000 $ 1,343,200 $ 9,378,200
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand
3 Seven Hundred dollars ($50,783,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
4 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
5 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2019-2020
8 2019/20 2019/20
9 BUDGET REVISED
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,548,900 $ 5,720,000
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 577,400 577,400
13 LIBRARY REVENUES 109,800 109,800
14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 275,000 275,000
15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,470,000 1,470,000
16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,724,000 1,724,000
17 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 70,000 70,000
18 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 520,100 520,100
19 PROPERTY TAXES 14,596,700 14,596,700
20 RECREATION REVENUE 144,500 144,500
21 FRANCHISE FEE 645,000 645,000
22 SANITATION FEES 3,076,600 3,076,600
23 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 98,000 98,000
24 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,475,000 1,475,000
25 INVESTMENT INCOME 120,000 120,000
26 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 24,902,100 24,902,100
27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER 1,067,800 1,067,800
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WASTEWATER 769,200 769,200
30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,912,900 3,912,900
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,749,900 5,749,900
32 GRANTS:
33 POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 145,000 145,000
34 POLICE PENSION GRANT 445,000 445,000
35 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
36 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 688,500 688,500
37 TRANSFERS FROM:
38 TRANSFER TAX 1,525,000 1,525,000
39 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 665,300 665,300
40 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 532,900 532,900
41 WATER/WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000
42 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
43 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,723,200 13,723,200
44 TOTAL REVENUES 45,063,700 45,063,700
45 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 50,612,600 $ 50,783,700
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46 2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES
47 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2019-2020
47 2019/20 2019/20
48 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
49 CITY CLERK $ 432,600 $ 432,600
50 COUNCIL 157,700 157,700
51 TAX ASSESSOR 398,200 398,200
52 FIRE 763,700 763,700
53 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,269,500 1,269,500
54 LIBRARY 1,779,800 1,839,800
55 RECREATION 1,156,600 1,156,600
56 LIFE SAFETY 381,500 381,500
57 CODE ENFORCEMENT 680,200 680,200
58 PLANNING 570,400 570,400
59 INSPECTIONS 644,700 644,700
60 POLICE 17,183,900 17,155,000
61 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 665,100 665,100
62 STREETS 810,600 810,600
63 STORMWATER 859,000 859,000
64 SANITATION 2,432,400 2,432,400
65 CITY MANAGER 1,007,900 1,007,900
66 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 747,000 747,000
67 FINANCE 935,800 935,800
68 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 802,300 802,300
69 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 655,700 655,700
70 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 368,800 368,800
71 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 684,400 684,400
72 FLEET MAINTENANCE 1,051,200 1,051,200
73 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,067,500 1,067,500
74 HUMAN RESOURCES 523,300 573,300
75 MAYOR 226,900 226,900
76 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 38,256,700 38,337,800
77 OTHER EXPENSES
78 DEBT SERVICE 500,000 500,000
79 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
80 INSURANCE 750,000 840,000
81 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,894,900 1,894,900
82 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 20,000
83 STREET LIGHTS 815,000 815,000
84 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,129,900 4,219,900
85 TRANSFERS
86 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 3,261,600 3,261,600
87 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 519,600 519,600
88 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 445,000 445,000
89 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E FUND 250,000 250,000
90 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 4,476,200 4,476,200
91 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 46,862,800 47,033,900
92 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,749,800 3,749,800
93 TOTALS $ 50,612,600 $ 50,783,700
94 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
95 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
96 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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97 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
98 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
99 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
100 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
101 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Four Hundred
102 dollars ($8,145,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
103 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
104 beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
105 REVENUES
106 2019/20 2019/20
107 BUDGET REVISED
108 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 304,300 $ 2,776,300
109 REVENUES
110 STATE GRANTS - Other 241,800 241,800
111 BUDGET BOND/BANK PROCEEDS 1,228,600 1,228,600
112 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 3,261,600 3,261,600
113 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE - 191,800
114 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 172,000 445,300
115 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 4,904,000 5,369,100
116 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 4,904,000 5,369,100
117 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 5,208,300 $ 8,145,400
118 EXPENSE SUMMARY
119 2019/20 2019/20
120 EXPENDITURES BUDGET REVISED
121 FIRE $ 281,100 $ 281,100
122 GROUNDS 128,400 153,400
123 RECREATION 476,000 1,073,600
124 LIFE SAFETY 48,900 48,900
125 CODE ENFORCEMENT 37,200 37,200
126 INSPECTIONS 18,600 18,600
127 POLICE 753,900 954,700
128 STREETS 1,266,500 3,289,400
129 STORMWATER 365,000 365,000
130 SANITATION 287,200 287,200
131 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 45,600 45,600
132 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 784,000 874,800
133 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 390,000 390,000
134 FLEET MAINTENANCE 21,600 21,600
135 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 4,904,000 7,841,100
136 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,904,000 7,841,100
137 BUDGET BALANCE 304,300 304,300
138 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 5,208,300 $ 8,145,400
139 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
140 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
141 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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142 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
143 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
144 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
145 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
146 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred dollars
147 ($1,363,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
148 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
149 beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
150 CASH RECEIPTS
151 2019/20 2019/20
152 BUDGET REVISED
153 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,075,300 $ 1,348,600
154 INTEREST EARNINGS 14,800 14,800
155 TOTALS $ 1,090,100 $ 1,363,400
156 EXPENSE SUMMARY
157 2019/20 2019/20
158 BUDGET REVISED
159 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 172,000 $ 445,300
160 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 918,100 918,100
161 TOTALS $ 1,090,100 $ 1,363,400
162 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
163 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
164 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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165 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
166 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
167 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
168 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
169 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($246,300)
170 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
171 for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
172 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
173 OPERATING REVENUES
174 2019/20 2019/20
175 BUDGET REVISED
176 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 54,000 $ 245,800
177 INTEREST EARNINGS 500 500
178 TOTALS $ 54,500 $ 246,300
179 OPERATING EXPENSES
180 2019/20 2019/20
181 BUDGET REVISED
182 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ - $ 191,800
183 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 54,500 54,500
184 TOTALS $ 54,500 $ 246,300
185 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
186 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
187 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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188 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
189 WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
190 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
191 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
192 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand
193 dollars ($8,762,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
194 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Governmentr
195 for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
196 CASH RECEIPTS
197 2019/20 2019/20
198 BUDGET REVISED
199 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,366,100 $ 5,819,200
200 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,366,100 5,819,200
201 REVENUES
202 STATE LOAN FUND - WATER - 1,401,900
203 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,500,000 1,500,000
204 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 30,900 30,900
205 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000
206 TOTAL REVENUES 1,540,900 2,942,800
207 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 5,907,000 $ 8,762,000
208 EXPENSE SUMMARY
209 2019/20 2019/20
210 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
211 WATER $ 960,400 $ 1,143,500
212 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 559,700 3,231,600
213 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,520,100 4,375,100
214 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 4,386,900 4,386,900
215 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,386,900 4,386,900
216 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 5,907,000 $ 8,762,000
217 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
218 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
219 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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220 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
221 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
222 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
223 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
224 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Nine Hundred Ten Thousand
225 dollars ($3,910,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
226 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
227 the fiscal year begining July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
228 CASH RECEIPTS
229 2019/20 2019/20
230 BUDGET REVISED
231 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 1,110,700 $ 1,030,400
232 REVENUES
233 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 643,000 1,564,700
234 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 900,000 900,000
235 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 4,800 404,900
236 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000
237 TOTAL REVENUES 1,557,800 2,879,600
238 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 2,668,500 $ 3,910,000
239 EXPENSE SUMMARY
240 2019/20 2019/20
241 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
242 WASTEWATER $ 2,302,600 $ 3,544,100
243 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,302,600 3,544,100
244 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 365,900 365,900
245 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 365,900 365,900
246 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 2,668,500 $ 3,910,000
247 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
248 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
249 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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250 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
251 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
252 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
253 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
254 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Million Four Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred
255 dollars ($4,409,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
256 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
257 year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
258 CASH RECEIPTS
259 2019/20 2019/20
260 BUDGET REVISED
261 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 3,979,400 $ 4,379,500
262 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,979,400 4,379,500
263 RECEIPTS
264 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 30,200 30,200
265 TOTAL RECEIPTS 30,200 30,200
266 TOTALS $ 4,009,600 $ 4,409,700
267 EXPENSE SUMMARY
268 2019/20 2019/20
269 BUDGET REVISED
270 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 4,800 404,900
271 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 4,004,800 4,004,800
272
273 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,004,800 4,004,800
274 TOTALS $ 4,009,600 $ 4,409,700
275 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
276 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
277 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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278 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
279 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
280 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
281 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
282 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety-Nine Million Three Hundred Forty-Three Thousand One
283 Hundred dollars ($99,343,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
284 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
285 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
286 2019/20 2019/20
287 BUDGET REVISED
288 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,548,100 $ 17,248,100
289 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (2,873,800) (2,873,800)
290 BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 10,674,300 14,374,300
291 BASE REVENUE
292 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 82,686,400 82,686,400
293 UTILITY TAX 1,322,000 1,322,000
294 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 528,000 528,000
295 RENT REVENUE 110,000 110,000
296 GREEN ENERGY 127,400 127,400
297 INTEREST EARNINGS 195,000 195,000
298 TOTAL REVENUES 84,968,800 84,968,800
299 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 95,643,100 $ 99,343,100
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300 2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES
301 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
302 2019/20 2019/20
303 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
304 POWER SUPPLY $ 22,115,400 $ 22,115,400
305 SOLAR ENERGY 2,703,900 2,703,900
306 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 395,200 395,200
307 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 835,000 835,000
308 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 411,000 411,000
309 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 67,500 67,500
310 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,678,600 5,678,600
311 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 7,792,400 7,792,400
312 CAPACITY CHARGES 11,101,900 11,101,900
313 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 51,100,900 51,100,900
314 PLANT OPERATIONS 5,530,700 5,530,700
315 GENERATIONS FUELS 956,300 956,300
316 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,163,100) (1,163,100)
317 PJM CREDITS (516,900) (516,900)
318 CAPACITY CREDITS (8,422,000) (8,422,000)
319 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (3,615,000) (3,615,000)
320 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 47,485,900 47,485,900
321 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
322 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,802,800 3,802,800
323 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,372,900 1,372,900
324 ADMINISTRATION 615,500 615,500
325 METER READING 401,900 401,900
326 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 853,100 853,100
327 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,046,200 7,046,200
328 OTHER EXPENSES:
329 UTILITY TAX 1,322,000 1,322,000
330 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 250,000 250,000
331 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 200,000 200,000
332 LEGAL EXPENSES 100,000 100,000
333 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 721,400 721,400
334 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 137,000 137,000
335 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,912,900 3,912,900
336 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 17,500 17,500
337 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 327,000 327,000
338 DEBT SERVICE 1,379,500 1,379,500
339 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,367,300 8,367,300
340 TRANSFER TO:
341 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 6,816,000 6,816,000
342 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
343 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE 5,000,000 5,000,000
344 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE - 3,700,000
345 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 21,816,000 25,516,000
346 TOTAL EXPENSES 84,715,400 88,415,400
347 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 10,927,700 10,927,700
348 TOTALS $ 95,643,100 $ 99,343,100
349 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
350 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
351 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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352 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
353 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
354 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
355 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
356 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
357 ($20,650,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
358 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
359 beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
360 REVENUES
361 2019/20 2019/20
362 BUDGET REVISED
363 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 12,120,900 $ 12,736,700
364 REVENUES
365 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 6,816,000 6,816,000
366 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER 298,000 298,000
367 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 250,000 250,000
368 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 400,000 400,000
369 INTEREST EARNINGS 150,000 150,000
370 TOTAL REVENUES 7,914,000 7,914,000
371 TOTALS $ 20,034,900 $ 20,650,700
372 EXPENSE SUMMARY
373 2019/20 2019/20
374 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
375 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 1,643,200 $ 1,643,200
376 ELECTRIC GENERATION 115,000 376,000
377 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,255,000 1,255,000
378 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3,293,000 3,293,000
379 METER READING 21,800 21,800
380 ERP SYSTEM 488,000 842,800
381 TOTAL EXPENSES 6,816,000 7,431,800
382 BUDGET BALANCE 13,218,900 13,218,900
383 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 20,034,900 $ 20,650,700
384 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
385 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
386 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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387 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
388 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
389 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2019-2020
390 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
391 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Two Hundred Forty-One Thousand
392 dollars ($20,241,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
393 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
394 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
395 CASH RECEIPTS
396 2019/20 2019/20
397 BUDGET REVISED
398 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,280,500 $ 19,980,500
399 INTEREST EARNINGS 260,500 260,500
400 TOTALS $ 16,541,000 $ 20,241,000
401 BUDGET SUMMARY
402 2019/20 2019/20
403 BUDGET REVISED
404 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ - $ 3,700,000
405 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 16,541,000 16,541,000
406 TOTALS $ 16,541,000 $ 20,241,000
407 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
408 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
409 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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410 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01
411 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
412 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
413 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
414 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand dollars
415 ($834,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
416 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
417 beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020:
418 OPERATING REVENUES
419 2019/20 2019/20
420 BUDGET REVISED
421 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 70,900 $ 334,000
422 GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 500,000
423 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 834,000
424 OPERATING EXPENSES
425 2019/20 2019/20
426 BUDGET REVISED
427 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 500,000 $ 763,100
428
429 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 70,900 70,900
430 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 834,000
431 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
432 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
433 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole (LF&A)
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: January 2, 2020
PREPARED BY: Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Dover Library – Kent County Reciprocal Borrowing Funds
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
REVIEWED BY: Donna Mitchell, City Manager
EXHIBITS: A – Letter from Susan Durham, Kent County Director of Finance dated November 20, 2019
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $125,000
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $0.00
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Kent County Residual Library Tax Allocation
TIME TIMETABLE: Completion by end of FY 2019-20
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager or her designee to send a letter detailing the
proposed uses for the $125,000 allocation.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Dover Public Library received $125,000 from Kent County from the residual amount of funds
leftover in the Reciprocal Borrowing Fund. This is the City’s share of three years of accumulated funds.
The vast majority of these funds are distributed annually based on the actual usage of city libraries by
County residents in unincorporated parts of Kent County. These funds (as the letter indicates) are to be
used for capital projects only.
Funds for the exterior cameras were originally budgeted in the Police Budget with the assumption that
grant funds might become available. With this library funding becoming available, any grant funds
received by the police could be used for other needs. Staff is requesting authorization now so that we
can move forward with the security cameras as quickly as possible. The other projects will require
additional review but are identified needs. The Library has not previously developed a true CIP list.
Before retiring, Margie Cyr compiled the following list of projects, which staff has prioritized.
Priorities Project Cost Determined by: Vendor Status
1 Exterior Cameras $ 25,000.00 Proposal Cost Advantech In FY 2019-20 Budget
2 Additional Access Control Panels for 15 Doors $ 33,195.00 Estimated Cost Advantech Meeting scheduled 7-Jan
Upgrade AV System in Kids, Theater, Lobby, Small
3 Business Ctr $ 56,865.50 Staff estimate Bel In development
4 Consider additional camera(s) for Children's Dept Unknown Advantech Meeting scheduled 7-Jan
5 Consider projectors x 3 $ 12,500.00 Staff estimate In development
Mike Hamlett preparing
6 Painting Touch Ups for Interior of Library Unknown quote; Site visit 12/10/19
7 Window cleaning of the Library Unknown requested cost estimate
$ 127,560.50
City Staff recommends that the Council authorize the City Manager to send a letter to Susan Durham,
Kent County Director of Finance with the proposed schedule listed above.
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1.(ent County
(J)epartment of Pinance
Susan Durham - Director of Finance Kent County Administrative Complex
Mary Karol - Assistant Director 555 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 744-2386
Fax: (302) 736-2270
November 20, 2019
City Of Dover Library
35 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE 19901-7327
RE: Dover Public Library Residual Tax Allocation
Dear Ms. Cyr:
On November 12, 2019, the Kent County Levy Court approved the distribution of residual library tax in
equal allocations of $125,000 to each of the four municipal libraries - Dover, Smyrna, Harrington, and
Milford - and to the Kent County Public Library for the purpose of capital improvements or capital type
expenditures. The Department of Finance was directed to create a letter to each of the Municipal
Libraries requesting the following information:
• As stated above Kent County Levy Court approved the funds to be used only for capital
improvements or capital type expenditures related to the Library.
• Each Library is asked to send a letter to the Finance Director stating how they intend to use the
funds.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (302) 744-2386.
Respectfully yours,
~~
Susan Durham
Director of Finance