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Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda
February 25, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
Revised by removing the Senator Bikeway item and canceling the Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee meeting
Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate time. When
possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or email at cityclerk@dover.de.us) should you wish
to be recognized.
Utility Committee
Adoption of the Agenda
1. Request for Additional Well Locations - Dover International Speedway: Firefly Music
Festival – Lot 18 Shower Building at 1229 Persimmon Tree Lane/Adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-02
(Tax Parcel: LC05-058.00-02-17.00-000)
(Staff recommendation: Approval of up to three (3) new wells on Lot 18, property
of Dover International Speedway. Should the request for additional wells be
approved by Council, it is recommended that the depth of the wells not exceed 150
feet to avoid any potential interference with the City's existing water supply wells
associated with greater depths.)
2. Annexation Requests
A. 1448 North Little Creek Road, Owned by Holly L. Mayer
B. 1385-1389 McKee Road, Owned by MEB Properties, LLC and Christopher
Custis. The equitable Owner is Louis J. Capano, III.
3. Adjournment of Utility Committee meeting
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
Adoption of the Agenda
1. Temporary Employee Assistance with Special Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
System Projects, As Assigned
(Staff recommendation: Authorize the Controller/Treasurer to maintain temporary
staffing to assist with special projects and assist with the ERP implementation
project)
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Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee (Continued)
2. Evaluation of Requests for Proposals - A Study of Classification, Compensation, and
Benefit System and Pay for Performance Option
(Staff recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign an
agreement with Segal Waters Consulting of Washington D.C. for Part 1 of the study
- Classification, Compensation, and Benefit System; and 2. Authorize the City
Manager to negotiate language to add Part 2 of the study – Pay for Performance; and
contingent upon the approval of the Proposed FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget,
complete the optional study in FY21.)
3. Proposed Ordinance #2020-05 Amending Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building
Regulations, Article IX - Lodginghouses and Article X - Rental Dwellings
(Staff recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2020-05)
4. 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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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole (Utility)
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Works DATE SUBMITTED: 2/19/2020
PREPARED BY: Sharon J. Duca, P.E., Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Dover International Speedway Additional Wells Request Recommendation
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
REVIEWED BY: Donna Mitchell, City Manager
EXHIBITS: Additional Wells Request Letter from Dover International Speedway dated September 4, 2019
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: n/a BUDGET REMAINING: n/a
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): n/a
TIME TABLE: City Manager will respond to Dover International Speedway within ten (10) days of City
Council’s decision.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager recommends the approval of up to three (3) new wells on
Lot 18, property of Dover International Speedway. Should the request for additional wells be approved by
Council, it is recommended that the depth of the wells not exceed 150 feet to avoid any potential interference
with the City’s existing water supply wells associated with greater depths.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
On January 14, 2019, the City of Dover City Council adopted Council Resolution No. 2019-01 authorizing the
construction of a private well on the grounds of Dover International Speedway for the sole purpose of a shower
facility on Lot 18. In addition to permitting the installation of a private well, the resolution also included
specific requirements for the construction and operation of the well. The well was installed as planned in time
for the 2019 Firefly event held on Dover International Speedway property.
On September 4, 2019, the City Manager received a letter from Dover International Speedway requesting the
installation of up to three (3) additional wells for use by the shower facility on Lot 18 (see attached exhibit).
This is due to the fact that the recently constructed well was unable to produce adequate water to supply the
shower facility without providing additional potable water via trucking. The Speedway has been informed by
their drilling company that additional wells constructed fifty feet (50’) to one hundred feet (100’) apart would
not impact the capacity of adjacent wells.
Section 110-67 of the City of Dover Code of Ordinances state that “It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any
person to dig, drill or otherwise excavate any well more than 150 feet below the surface of the ground within
the city, or one mile thereof, without the permission of the city council given by resolution. No permission shall
be given for a well on any property where a potable water supply is available.” In the past, Department of
Public Works staff have approved private wells for irrigation use or for purposes meeting the State’s
agricultural definition. The well approved through Council Resolution No. 2019-01, is the only well that has
been approved for potable water supply.
The approval of additional wells will allow for the continued precedent of approving private wells for potable
use. It also reduces the level of water revenue to the City. Should additional private wells be permitted it is
critical that their use be restricted as occurred through Council Resolution No. 2019-01.
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ACTION FORM
Dover International Speedway Additional Wells Request Recommendation
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As noted above, the Code states that “No permission shall be given for a well on any property where a potable
water supply is available.” Typically, public water is considered “available” by the State when it is within 200
feet of a site. Lot 18 is located approximately one (1) mile from the City of Dover water main in Persimmon
Tree Lane. It is estimated that extending public water service to Lot 18 with associated appurtenances could
cost in excess of $225,000 while the construction of private well would cost less than $20,000. An additional
concern of extending a water line one (1) mile to Lot 18 is the limited use that it would receive and extensive
flushing that would be required to avoid stagnation.
Regardless of the actual source, water is provided to the facilities at the Firefly event through the installation of
temporary piping. This piping was installed quickly in the weeks prior to the event and sampled and tested by
the Office of Drinking Water. With the tight schedule associated with installing the temporary piping, the risk
exists of receiving initial positive test results that must be addressed. From a water utility standpoint, it is
preferred such potential results not be inaccurately associated with the City’s water system.
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2020-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF UP TO AN ADDITONAL
THREE (3) A PRIVATE WELLS ON THE GROUNDS OF DOVER INTERNATIONAL
SPEEDWAY, INC. FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE SUPPLYING ADDITIONAL VOLUME FOR
THE SHOWER FACILITY ON LOT 18
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III – Water, Section 67 – Private Wells
of the City of Dover Municipal Code, a Request to construct up to 3 (three) additional private wells for
the area known as Lot 18 belonging to Dover International Speedway, Inc. was submitted by the real
property owners; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure the public health and safety, the well requirements contained in
Resolution 2019-01 and Resolution 2020-02 shall apply to all wells located on property belonging to
Dover International Speedway, Inc. or any version thereof and/or private wells utilized to provide
potable water to any related events; and
WHEREAS, the property owners of Lot 18 will be required to complete the construction and all
operations and maintenance in accordance with the requirements of the City of Dover Municipal Code,
State of Delaware Code, and any related policies of the State of Delaware Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control and the State of Delaware Division of Public Health prior to
supplying water to the public and receiving a Certificate of Approval to Operate per event; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance do not require additional Site Development
Plan review for this type of improvement as installation of additional wells are not a structure/building
and does not establish new use of the property, however is subject to other State regulatory reviews and
subject to authorizations by the City’s Public Works Department and City Manager’s Office; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III – Water, Section 67 – Private Wells requires that
it shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to dig, drill or otherwise excavate any well more than
150 feet below the surface of the ground within the city, or one mile thereof, without the permission of
the city council given by resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the proposed wells are considered in accordance with the zoning classification and
any change in zoning will negate this Resolution; and
2. That all the property owners within the district are benefitted directly or indirectly by the
P.O. Box 475 ❖ Dover, Delaware ❖19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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Council Resolution No. 2020-02 Authorizing the Construction of up to three (3) additional Private Wells
on the Grounds of Dover International Speedway, Inc. for the Sole Purpose of supplying additional
volume for the Shower Facility on Lot 18
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proper and responsible construction, operation and maintenance of the well; and
3. That it is in the public interest that the additional 3 wells be constructed in accordance
with the State of Delaware Code and any related policies of the State of Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; and
4. That in the interest of public health and safety that the infrastructure within Lot 18,
exclusive of that within Delaware Department of Transportation/City of Dover right-of-
way, shall be maintained in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Plan
developed by the owner which shall include, but not be limited to, providing a secure
facility/well house to protect the wellheads and allow for potential treatment, providing a
contingency plan for the provision of potable water, performing private testing to ensure
adherence to federal/state drinking water standards, at the owner’s expense, starting a
minimum of two (2) weeks prior to utilization of the well and that maintenance shall
include regular minor and major maintenance as well as emergency repairs as needed;
and
5. Construction of additional wells on Lot 18, property of Dover International Speedway,
Inc. shall not exempt the property owner or developer from participation in a water utility
should one be extended by the City of Dover, and permanent signage will be installed to
inform the public that the water is not City of Dover supplied water and
6. Any transfer of property, negates this resolution.
ADOPTED: *
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN WILLAM F. HARE
MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Actions History
02/25/2020 – Introduction – Council Committee of the Whole/Utility Committee
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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
September 4, 2019
Ms. Donna Mitchell
City Manager
City of Dover
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE 19903
RE: Additional Wells - Lot 18
Dear Ms. Mitchell:
As you know, on behalf of AEG and for the benefit of improving the customer experience at Firefly Music
Festival, Dover International Speedway requested a resolution from City Council early this year to
construct a private well on our Lot 18 for the purpose of providing water to a new shower facility. That
resolution (No. 2019-01, copy attached) was adopted by the City on January 14, 2019.
This well was constructed and utilized during the 2019 Firefly event. Unfortunately, the volume
capability of this new well was limited by the groundwater aquifer and potable water had to be trucked
in to provide the additional volume necessary for the event. This certainly was not the desired intent or
outcome. The most appropriate and practical solution is to construct additional wells to meet these
shortcomings. Multiple wells are necessary because the groundwater aquifer is limited in the amount of
flow that can be obtained from a single well. Our well drilling company has informed us that if additional
wells are constructed 50'-100' apart there will be no impact on the capacity of any adjacent well.
Due to these circumstances we are requesting an additional resolution from the City to construct up to
three (3) additional wells in the immediate vicinity of the shower facility in Lot 18 for the sole purpose of
providing sufficient potable water to this structure. All of the same conditions outlined in the current
resolution would be applicable to all new construction.
PO BOX 843
DOVER DE 19903
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Should you have any questions or comments please contact Terry Harmeson at 302-363-7320 or by
e-mail @ tharmeson@dovermotorsports.com . Thank you in advance for your consideration.
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Mike Tatoian
President & CEO
Dover International Speedway
Cc: Sharon Duca
Jason Lyon
PO BOX 843
DOVER DE 19903
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City of Dover
January 27, 2020
Terry Harmeson
Dover International Speedway, Inc.
1131 North DuPont Highway
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Dover, DE 19901
Via Email: tharmeson@dovermotorsports.com
Gregg Moore
Becker Morgan Group
309 South Governors Avenue
Dover DE 19904
Via Email: gmoore@beckermorgan.com
Re: Request for Additional Well Locations
Addendum to Administrative Site Plan
S-19-08 Dover International Speedway: Firefly Music Festival – Lot 18 Shower
Building at 1229 Persimmon Tree Lane, Dover, DE
Tax Parcel: LC05-058.00-02-17.00-000
Dear Mr. Harmeson and Mr. Moore,
The Planning Office has reviewed the Lot 18 Shower Building Site Plan: 3 Additional Wells (Sheet
dated 12/3/2019). With this letter, the Planning Office notes that this information will be an
Addendum to Administrative Site Plan S-19-08 application file. This proposal for the installation of
three (3) additional wells to serve the Lot 18 – Shower Building is viewed as an information update
to the utility services for the now existing Shower Building.
The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance do not require Site Development Plan review for this type of
site improvement as the well installation project is not a structure/building and it does not establish a
new use on the property. However, the installation of new private wells is likely subject to other State
regulatory reviews and subject to authorizations by the City’s Department of Public Works/Public
Utilities and perhaps the Dover City Council. Please coordinate these approvals for the additional
wells through the Department of Public Works/Department of Public Utilities and the City
Manager’s Office. It is noted that certain plumbing related improvements may also be subject to the
City’s Plumbing Permit process.
The property continues to be zoned RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone). It is the subject of Site
Development Master Plan S-17-03 Dover International Speedway Parking & Event Area Master Plan
and the Administrative Site Plan S-19-08 Dover International Speedway: Firefly Music Festival –
Lot 18 Shower Building as described below.
Previously on April 12, 2019 the Planning Office granted Final Approval to Administrative Site Plan
S-19-08 Dover International Speedway: Firefly Music Festival – Lot 18 Shower Building (Plan Sheet
dated 4/2/2019). The plan proposed construction of a permanent 8,460 SF Shower Building on Lot
18 of lands owned by Dover International Speedway utilized as part of the Firefly Music Festival
area lands. The project location is internal to Lot 18. Lot 18 was depicted on the Master Plan to be
utilized for parking and camping activities. It is accessed from a driveway off Persimmon Tree Lane.
The Shower Building construction was completed in Spring 2019 under Building Permit #19-327. At
that time, one (1) well was installed subject to other permitting processes and under the conditions of
the Dover City Council Resolution #2019-01.
P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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Request for Additional Well Locations
Addendum to Administrative Site Plan S-19-08 Dover International Speedway: Firefly Music Festival – Lot 18
Shower Building
January 27, 2020
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Overall, the property was the subject of Site Development Master Plan S-17-03 Dover International
Speedway Parking & Event Area Master Plan which outlined the temporary and proposed permanent
structures on the main festival grounds and parking and camping areas. The Planning Commission
approved the Master Plan S-17-03 on February 21, 2017 and March 20, 2017. Any structures from
the Master Plan proposed for permanent construction as buildings are subject to the Administrative
Site Plan review process. This Administrative Site Plan review process was required for the
construction of the Shower Building.
Regarding the current proposal for three (3) additional wells to be located to the east of the Lot 18-
Shower Building, the following are noted from the Planning Office review of the plan submission:
1) The addition of the Wells (Wells #2, #3, and #4) does not require a Site Development Plan or
review by the Planning Commission under the provisions of Zoning Ordinance, Article 10
Section 2. This submission will be added to the existing file for S-19-08 as information.
a. Upon finalization of well project, please submit a signed copy of the plan sheet in
paper format and as a pdf for the Planning Office records.
2) The location of the existing Shower Building and the proposed Wells (#2-#4) comply with
the setbacks from property lines in the RC zone which range from 30 feet to 100 feet. This
project area is located 1,240 feet from the nearest property line.
3) There is a portion of the parcel for Lot 18 that is located within the SWPOZ (Source Water
Protection Overlay Zone): Tier 2 Primary Wellhead Protection area. However, this project
area is not in the SWPOZ.
4) This property includes areas within the Special Flood Hazard Area (100 year-floodplain).
The Shower Building and the proposed Well locations are not in the floodplain.
5) This property includes areas of wetlands which are subject to the provisions of Zoning
Ordinance, Article 5 §11. It is noted that the Shower Building and the proposed Well
locations are not located within a wetland area and are located more than the required 100 ft.
setback from an existing wetland area.
As noted above, please continue any necessary coordination for the well project with the Department
of Public Works/Department of Public Utilities and the City Manager’s Office. If there are any
further questions regarding the planning and zoning provisions, please do not hesitate to contact the
Planning Office during normal business hours at (302) 736-7196 or dmelson@dover.de.us .
Sincerely,
Department of Planning & Inspections
Dawn E. Melson-Williams, AICP
Principal Planner
CC: David S. Hugg III, Planning Director via email
Jason Lyon, PE, Department of Public Works/Public Utilities via email
Donna Mitchell, Dover City Manager via email
S-19-08
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2019-01
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRIVATE WELL ON THE
GROUNDS OF DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, INC. FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE
OF A SHOWER FACILITY ON LOT 18
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water, Section 67 - Private Wells
of the City of Dover Municipal Code, a Request to construct a private well for the area known as Lot 18
belonging to Dover International Speedway, Inc. was submitted by the real property owners; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure the public health and safety, the well requirements contained in
this Resolution shall apply to all wells located on property belonging to Dover International Speedway,
Inc. or any version thereof and/or private wells utilized to provide potable water to any related events;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water, Section 67 - Private Wells,
the City of Dover and the State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental
Control evaluated the request for a private well on Lot 18, zoned Recreational Commercial (RC), and
identified required construction criteria and necessary development of an operation and maintenance
plan; and
WHEREAS, the property owners of Lot 18 will be required to complete the construction and all
operations and maintenance in accordance with the requirements of the City of Dover Municipal Code,
State of Delaware Code, and any related policies of the State of Delaware Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control and the State of Delaware Division of Public Health prior to
supplying water to the public and receiving a Certificate of Approval to Operate per event; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water, Section 67 - Private Wells requires that
it shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to dig, drill or otherwise excavate any well more than
150 feet below the surface of the ground within the city, or one mile thereof, without the permission of
the city council given by resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the proposed well is considered in accordance with the zoning classification and any
change in zoning will negate this Resolution; and
2. That all the property owners within the district are benefitted directly or indirectly by the
proper and responsible construction, operation and maintenance of the well; and
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Council Resolution No. 2019-01 Authorizing the Construction of a Private Well on the Grounds of
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3. That it is in the public interest that the well be constructed in accordance with the State of
Delaware Code and any related policies of the State of Delaware Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control; and
4. That in the interest of public health and safety that the infrastructure within Lot 18,
exclusive of that within Delaware Department of Transportation/City of Dover right-of-
way, shall be maintained in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Plan
developed by the owner which shall include, but not be limited to, providing a secure
facility/well house to protect the wellhead and allow for potential treatment, providing a
contingency plan for the provision of potable water, performing private testing to ensure
adherence to federal/state drinking water standards, at the owner's expense, starting a
minimum of two (2) weeks prior to utilization of the well and that maintenance shall
include regular minor and major maintenance as well as emergency repairs as needed;
and
5. Construction of a well on Lot 18, property of Dover International Speedway, Inc. shall
not exempt the property owner or developer from participation in a water utility should
one be extended by the City of Dover, and signage will be installed to inform the public
that the water is not City of Dover supplied water and
6. Any transfer of property, negates this resolution; and
7. That the City of Dover Council concurs with the installation of a well on Lot 18 - Dover
International Speedway, Inc.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 14, 2019
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Actions History
01/14/2019 - Introduction - City Council
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PETITION TO ANNEX AND REZONE PROPERTY
Before the Dover City Council Committee of the Whole – Utility Committee
February 25, 2020
File Number: AX-20-01
Ordinance Number: 2020-02
Applicants: Holly L. Mayer
Owner of Record: Holly L. Mayer
Property Address: 1448 N. Little Creek Road, Dover DE
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-00-077.00-01-02.00-000
Lot Size: 0.22 acres (9,453 SF)
Present Zoning: RMH (Residential Manufactured Home Zone)
Proposed Zoning: R-8 (One Family Residence Zone)
Comprehensive Plan Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas
Designation:
Comprehensive Plan Residential Medium Density
Land Use Designation:
Present Use: Single Family Dwelling
Proposed Use: Single Family Dwelling
Utility Availability: Electric: 1448 N. Little Creek Road is currently served by City
of Dover Electric.
Water and Sanitary Sewer: 1448 N. Little Creek Road is not
currently served by the City of Dover Water or Sanitary Sewer.
Water service is available on the adjacent side of N. Little
Creek Road. Sanitary Sewer is available; however, it is
approximately 310 feet away from the property, on Acacia
Place. The developer would be responsible for extending the
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sanitary sewer main from Acacia Place to the property. This
property is situated on the south side of the road. Installation of
utilities will require DelDOT approval. The property owner is
responsible for any and all costs associated with extending and
providing service to the proposed development including
tapping the water main, extending and tapping the sewer main,
paying impact fees and obtaining permits.
Staff Recommendation: The Electric Department has no objection to the annexation.
The Department of Public Works has no objection to the
annexation.
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PETITION TO ANNEX AND REZONE PROPERTY
Before the Dover City Council of the Whole – Utility Committee
February 25, 2020
File Number: AX-20-02
Ordinance Number: 2020-03
Applicants: MEB Properties, LLC c/o Martha E. Baynard
Christopher Custis
Louis J. Capano, III
Owner of Record: MEB Properties, LLC c/o Martha E. Baynard
Christopher Custis
Equitable Owner: Louis J. Capano, III
Property Address: 1385-1389 McKee Road, Dover DE
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-00-067.00-01-01.00-000
Lot Size: 78.60 acres
Present Zoning: RS1 (Single Family Residential Zone)
Proposed Zoning: RG-2 (General Residence Zone) 73.34 acres
C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) 5.26 acres
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone 1)
Comprehensive Plan Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas
Designation:
Comprehensive Plan Mixed Use
Land Use Designation:
Present Use: Residential/Agriculture
Proposed Use: Residential/Commercial
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Utility Availability: Electric: 1385-1389 McKee Road is not currently served by the
City of Dover. Electric Service can be provided from a
connection on the opposite side of McKee Road.
Water and Sanitary Sewer: 1385-1389 McKee Road is not
currently served by City of Dover Water or Sanitary Sewer.
Water and Sanitary Sewer are available on the opposite side of
McKee Road. This property is situated on the northeast side of
the road. Installation of utilities will require DelDOT approval.
The property owner is responsible for any and all costs
associated with extending and providing service to the proposed
development including tapping the sanitary sewer and water
mains, upgrading capacity at downstream pump stations, paying
impact fees and obtaining permits.
Staff Recommendation: The Electric Department has no objection to the annexation.
The Department of Public Works has no objection to the
annexation.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Legislative, Finance & Administrative Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Finance DATE SUBMITTED: 1/23/20
PREPARED BY: Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer
SUBJECT: Temporary Employee Assistance with Special ERP System Projects, As Assigned
APPROVALS: City Council
REVIEW: City Manager
EXHIBITS: N/A
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: FY20 $51,100
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $ -0-
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 100-16-23-99-000-51013
TIMETABLE: Upon Council approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize the Controller/Treasurer to maintain temporary staffing to assist with
special projects and assist with the ERP implementation project.
BACKGROUND
In November 2017, The City undertook an aggressive multi-year, multi-phase ERP implementation.
Since that time Phase 1 Financials of the Tyler/Munis software solution went live in December 2018.
The Phase 1 module encompasses various processes and provides the framework for the remainder
of the Tyler/Munis installation. Included in Phase 1 were General Ledger, Budget, Capital Assets,
Accounts Payable, Bid & Contract Management, & Project & Grant Accounting. Since then Phase
3 General Billing, Cashiering & Citizen Self Service went live in September 2019 with subsequent
modules/processes scheduled to Go Live as system build and testing allow.
The City staff will continue to work in the legacy software as well as the new Tyler/Munis solution as
we transition additional processes. The Tyler/Munis solution will allow ease of communication and
transmission of financial data in a more timely and efficient manner once all modules are online. A
revised estimated timeline for the remaining Phases will be implemented as listed below:
Phase 2: Human Capital Management, Kronos Time & Attendance, & Payroll – February 2020 with estimated
Go Live January 2021
Phase 3 (remaining portion): Property Taxes – scheduled Go Live July 2020
Phase 4: Utility Billing, Munis UB Meter Interface, Maplink GIS Integration and Central Property File - April
2020 through October 2021
Phase 5: Inventory, Work Orders & Asset Maintenance – November 2021 through August 2022
Phase 6: EnerGov Permitting, Inspections & Business Licenses – September 2022 through December 2023
The dates contained above are estimates that could vary based on a variety of factors such as
technical (testing, system performance), project management (change management,
communication), organizational (resource availability) and contractual.
A significant number of City resource hours are needed to analyze and plan the implementation
taking into consideration the Tyler/Munis software configuration and processing options to include
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best practices, internal controls and suitability. Staff time is also needed to gather conversion data,
review and test the accuracy for the converted data for historical and comparative purposes. The
conversion involves mapping the legacy data to the respective codes within the Tyler/Munis system.
Numerous staff hours go into the build and/or configuration of the system in order to then prepare
and test the systems configuration once codes and calculations are built in order to guarantee the
software is functioning as expected. Once these tasks have been completed the City and Tyler
implement an End User Training to include the Power Users educating the City employees on the
processing procedures and capabilities to allow them to use the new system without issue, but
process work efficient and effectively.
City Staff recommends the Council authorize the Controller/Treasurer the ability to hire/maintain
temporary staffing to assist with special projects as needed to keep with new and upcoming change
management, data conversion and system configuration as we move through the implementation of
the new ERP system. The City Manager and Controller/Treasurer will work together to find the
funding necessary to cover the temporary staffing.
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COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole - Legislative, Finance & Administration Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: February 14, 2020
PREPARED BY: Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager, Kim Hawkins, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Requests for Proposals – A Study of Classification, Compensation, and Benefit
System and Pay for Performance Option
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
REVIEWED BY: Donna Mitchell, City Manager & Lori Peddicord, Controller
EXHIBITS: None.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $73,000 – part 1. $20,000 – part 2.
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $75,000
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 100-10-21-99-000-53029
TIME TIMETABLE: Part 1 of the study will take five to six months. If Part 2 (Pay for Performance
Recommendation) is included, it will add an additional 4 – 6 weeks. Time is dependent on City Staff
availability.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff has review three responses to the RFP and has identified of Segal Waters Consulting with offices in
Washington D.C. as the best proposal. Therefore, Staff recommends that the Committee make a motion to
accepting the Staff recommendation do the following:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign an agreement with Segal Waters Consulting of
Washington D.C. for Part 1 of the study - Classification, Compensation, and Benefit System; and
2. Authorize the City Manager negotiate language to add Part 2 of the study – Pay for Performance; and
contingent upon the approval of the Proposed FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget, complete the optional study
in FY21.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION: In the 2019-2020 Annual Budget $75,000 was set aside for a study of classification,
compensation, and benefits for non-bargaining employees. Because we have had trouble recruiting and
retaining some specific professional positions (e.g. accountants, planners, and librarians) we added a few
additional positions in the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued November 21, 2019. Moreover, the RFP
required each submittal to contain an optional proposal to develop a Pay-for-Performance evaluation
system for non-bargaining employees.
BACKGROUND: Periodic reviews of the City’s compensation rates are necessary to stay competitive with
other employers with whom we are vying for talent. In the current economy with high levels of
employment, it is especially difficult to compete. In addition to maintaining a combination of wages and
benefits that allows the City to offer an attractive compensation package compared to the local market, it is
important for the City to maintain equity within the City, especially between different employees in
roughly the same job.
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Based on data collected by the Human Resources Department, non-bargaining employees have realized a
slower increase in wages than employees in three of the four collective bargaining units. Based on the
difficulty in recruiting and retaining these positions, senior management felt that it was worthwhile to
commission a study. Moreover, there was a desire to re-explore the concept of a pay-for-performance
evaluation system that had been started after the MAG study and abandoned several years later.
2019 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: An RFP was developed and issued with proper advertisement in the
Delaware State News on November 21 and 28, 2019 and on the City website. The RFP package was
emailed out to eight (8) vendors and made available to anyone on the City’s web site. The RFP specifically
mentioned that a bonus was available for properly documented diversity businesses. Three (3) proposals
were submitted. A committee consisting of City Manager, Donna Mitchell, Human Resources Director,
Kim Hawkins, and Assistant City Manager Matt Harline met on Wednesday, February 5th to review the
proposals and score the proposals based on the criteria. The results and costs are summarized in the charts
below. A composite score was developed based on discussion, and the recommendation from the Staff is
unanimous.
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the Staff evaluation, Segal Waters Consulting has been selected as the
preferred vendor. Staff believes that their proposal was clearly better than Evergreen’s although Evergreen
made a strong proposal. Evergreen was not awarded the bonus for being a woman-owned business because
no proof was provided as specifically required in the RFP. Even with the bonus they would not have been
chosen over Segal Waters. The option proposed by Segal-Waters was to include the addition of one-day
on-site employee presentations.
Staff Evaluation Matrix
Quality of References
Firm Name Cost (0-35) Proposal (0-40) (0 -25) Preference Total Score
Segal Waters 30 38 23 None 91
Evergreen 31 34 22 None 87
Gallagher 5 25 0* None 30*
*Because the cost proposed by Gallagher was so much higher, and the proposal was not preferred by any of the ad-
hoc committee members, a full vetting of references was not conducted.
w/ PFP but
Firm Name Subtotal w/o their
Base Their optionW/option PFP Option Everything option Describe their option
Segal Waters $ 69,500 $ 3,500 $ 73,000 $ 20,000 $ 93,000 $ 89,500 Employee Presentations
Evergreen $ 74,100 $ - $ 74,100 $ 12,000 $ 86,100 $ 86,100 No option
The "Option" is their "Option
Gallagher
$ 94,500 $ 6,000 $ 100,500 $ 18,000 $ 118,500 $ 112,500 1" w/ PDQs.
Segal Waters Consulting (SWC) included an option in their base proposal for an employee presentation to
“introduce the project and the explain the JDQ [Job Description Questionnaires] process directly to City
employees. The SWC option added $3,500 to their base price but was still less than the base cost for
Evergreen.
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None of the proposals were below the budgeted amount with the Pay-For-Performance option. Since only
$75,000 was budgeted, staff contacted SWC to see if they would perform the study and include the pay for
performance option and contingent upon the FY21 Budget to include that part of the study in the FY 2020-
2021 Fiscal Year. The study is estimated by SWC to take 5 to 7-1/2 months to complete.
Staff recommends:
1. Entering into an agreement with Segal Waters Consulting to conduct the study of our
Classification, Compensation, and Benefit System.
2. Contingent upon Council approval of the FY21 Proposed Budget, staff engage Segal Waters
Consulting to complete the Pay For Performance option.
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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2020-05
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
2 COUNCIL MET:
3 That Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IX - Lodginghouses, Division 2 -
4 Permit, Section 22-303 - Suspension be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue and
5 deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
6 Sec. 22-303. - Suspension.
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8 (a) Grounds; duration. The building inspector shall suspend the permit issued or withhold the
9 permit paid for, pursuant to this division, when he determines that the lodginghouse or the
10 premises surrounding the lodginghouse fails to meet the requirements of this chapter or any
11 rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto. Suspension shall last until the violations have been
12 corrected to the satisfaction of the building inspector, or the suspension shall have been
13 reversed on appeal.
14 (b) Notice to owner. Upon suspending any permit under this section or withholding the permit
15 paid for, the building inspector shall notify the owner of the violations of the applicable code
16 and shall prescribe a period in which the violation shall be corrected.
17 (c) Appeal. Any owner or operator of any lodginghouse, whose permit to operate the structure
18 is suspended by the building inspector pursuant to the procedures of this section, shall have
19 the right to appeal and notice as provided in section 22-22522-1.
20 (d) Effect of appeal. Upon suspension of a permit, or withholding of a permit ordered by the
21 building inspector and upon the permittee serving the city clerk with a notice of appeal
22 pursuant to section 22-22522-1, the permit suspension shall be stayed and an existing permit
23 shall remain in force until the appeal is decided.
24 (Code 1981, § 10-78; Ord. of 4-10-2000)
25 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
26 That Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article X - Rental Dwellings, be amended
27 by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows:
28 CHAPTER 22 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
29 ARTICLE X. - RENTAL DWELLINGS
30 DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
31
32 Sec. 22-331. - Purpose; applicability; definitions; compliance.
33 (a) Purpose. The purpose and intent of this article is to ensure public health, safety and welfare
34 insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of dwellings
35 operated for lease to the public. The health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the
36 dwellings are of the utmost importance to the city, as is the general community character
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37 in which these dwelling units are located. The purpose of this article shall also be to
38 minimize public safety risks and the noise, trash and parking problems often
39 associated with short-term rentals; to ensure that traditional neighborhoods are not
40 turned into tourist areas to the detriment of long-term residents; and to ensure that
41 residential dwellings are not turned into pseudo hotels or party houses.
42 (b) Applicability. The provisions of this article shall apply to all matters affecting or relating
43 to rental dwellings. Where, in this article, different sections of this Code may specify
44 different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
45 (c) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have
46 the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates
47 a different meaning:
48 (1) Criminal activity is defined as any crime classified by applicable law as a (a) felony,
49 (b) Class A misdemeanor, or (c) any of the following offenses: any drug offense
50 defined by Title 16 of the Delaware Code, and the following misdemeanors in
51 addition to any Class A misdemeanor, as defined by Title 11 of the Delaware Code:
52 § 601-Offensive touching, § 602-Menacing, § 628-Vehicular assault 3, § 763-Sexual
53 harassment, § 764-Indecent exposure, § 811-Criminal mischief, § 812-Graffiti, §
54 820-Trespassing, § 821/2/3-Criminal trespassing, § 1105-Crime against a vulnerable
55 adult, § 1106-Unlawfully dealing with a child, § 1301-Disorderly conduct, §
56 1313-Malicious interference with emergency communications, § 1315-Public
57 intoxication, § 1321-Loitering, § 1322-Criminal nuisance, § 1323-Obstructing of
58 public passage, § 1341-Lewdness, § 1342-Prostitution, § 1343-Patronizing a
59 prostitute, § 1445-Unlawfully dealing with a dangerous weapon, § 1446-Unlawfully
60 dealing with a switchblade knife.
61 (21) Dwelling unit means a single unit providing complete independent living facilities
62 for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating,
63 cooking and sanitation.
64 (32) Multiple-family dwellings means dwelling units operated as a group, and located in
65 the same building. This shall include apartments, roominghouses, condominium
66 dwelling units, and accessory apartments located within structures principally used
67 for owner occupancy.
68 (43) Rental dwelling means a dwelling unit that is leased for occupancy to a person or
69 persons in exchange for monetary payment or provision of goods or services to the
70 owner of the dwelling unit.
71 (54) Single-family dwellings means dwelling units operated singly, and separated from
72 other units. In general, this definition shall apply to single-family detached dwellings;
73 mobile homes and manufactured homes; and attached units, including duplexes and
74 townhouses.
75 (5) Short-term rental means rental of all or part of a residential dwelling unit for
76 a duration of occupancy of less than 30 days.
77 (d) Compliance required. No person shall operate, occupy or let to another for occupancy any
78 dwelling which is not in compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code
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79 adopted in section 22-221 and all other applicable codes.
80 (e) Short-term rentals as defined herein are prohibited in any residential zoning district,
81 except “Bed and Breakfasts” as conditionally permitted in Appendix B - Zoning,
82 Article 3 - District Regulations of the Dover Code.
83 (f) Fines. Fines for violation of this Section shall be as imposed in Appendix F - Fees and
84 Fines, Chapter 1 - General Provisions.
85 (Code 1981, § 10-86; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013; Ord. No. 2016-16 , 8-8-2016)
86 Sec. 22-332. - Inspection required.
87 (a) The code enforcement office, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the
88 International Property Maintenance Code adopted in section 22-221, shall inspect rental
89 dwellings for compliance with the property maintenance code and all other applicable
90 codes to ensure compliance.
91 (b) Following an inspection, the code enforcement office shall issue a letter and/or report of
92 any code violations and provide a timeline for compliance. There shall be no fee for the
93 first followup inspection. Each subsequent reinspection shall be subject to a fee as provided
94 for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines.
95 (Code 1981, § 10-87; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. of 4-14-2008; Ord. No. 2009-26, 12-14-2009; Ord.
96 No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
97 Sec. 22-333. - Agent required.
98 (a) Property manager. Any owner of a rental dwelling, residing outside of the county, shall be
99 required to have a licensed property manager residing or having an office located in the
100 county, or a family member or other designated individual who does not manage any other
101 rental real estate for a fee and who resides in the county acting as a property manager. The
102 property manager, including family members and designated individuals, shall have charge,
103 care and control of the rental dwelling, and shall provide access to the rental dwelling for
104 inspection, upon request by the building inspector or city planner, within a reasonable time.
105 (b) Corporate or partnership owners. Any corporation or partnership owning a rental dwelling
106 shall have a designated member, partner, or employee having charge, care, and control of
107 the rental dwelling. The designated member, partner or employee shall reside in or have
108 an office located in the county, or shall be required to have a licensed property manager
109 residing or having an office located in the county, or a family member or other designated
110 individual who does not manage any other rental real estate for a fee, and who resides in
111 the county, acting as a property manager. The property manager, family members or other
112 designated individuals shall have charge, care and control of the rental dwelling, and shall
113 provide access to the rental dwelling for inspection, upon request by the building inspector
114 or city planner, within a reasonable time.
115 (Code 1981, § 10-88; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. of 12-11-2000; Ord. of 4-14-2008; Ord. No. 2013-04,
116 4-8-2013)
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117 Secs. 22-334-22-350. - Reserved.
118 DIVISION 2. - PERMIT
119 Sec. 22-351. - Generally.
120 (a) Single-family dwellings. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any single-family
121 rental dwelling without obtaining a permit from the licensing division of the department
122 of planning and inspections in order to determine compliance with the appropriate
123 provisions of this article. The permit shall expire annually on January 31. The fee for the
124 annual permit shall be as provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines. The permit fee for
125 rental dwelling permits issued after January 31st will be prorated from the date the permit
126 is issued until the next January 31st.
127 (b) Multiple-family dwellings. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any multiple
128 dwelling without first obtaining an annual permit therefor from the licensing division of
129 the department of planning and inspections in order to determine compliance with the
130 appropriate provisions of this article. The permit shall expire annually on January 31, and
131 the fee for the annual permit shall be as provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines. The
132 permit fee for rental dwelling permits issued after January 31st will be prorated from the
133 date the permit is issued until the next January 31st.
134 (c) Late payment penalty. In the event that the permit fee set forth herein is not paid on the
135 date due, then the permittee shall incur a penalty fee as provided for in Appendix F-Fees
136 and Fines until the same is paid.
137 (d) Reinstatement fee. An owner whose permit has been suspended in accordance with section
138 22-352 shall pay a reinstatement fee as provided for in Appendix F-Fees and Fines.
139 (e) Lien. In the event that the property owner fails to pay said fees within 30 days from the date
140 a notice thereof is mailed to the owner, then such fees shall be entered in the municipal lien
141 docket as a lien owing the city; and the same may be turned over to the city solicitor for
142 collection.
143 (f) Utilities. The owner or occupant of any rental unit shall not be entitled to receive city
144 utilities until the permit fee required in this section is paid in full and city personnel shall
145 refuse to provide sewage, water and electricity to the property until satisfactory proof is
146 furnished that such permit fee has been paid.
147 (Code 1981, § 10-96; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
148 Sec. 22-352. - Suspension.
149 (a) Grounds; duration. The building inspector shall suspend the permit issued or withhold the
150 permit paid for, pursuant to this division, when:
151 (1) The building inspector determines that any dwelling or the premises surrounding the
152 dwelling fails to meet the requirements of this chapter or any rule or regulation issued
153 pursuant thereto;
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154 (2) The failure of the property owner or property manager to initiate and prosecute in
155 good faith eviction proceedings following notification by the city that the terms of
156 the safe communities lease addendum have been violated; or
157 (3) The failure of the property owner or property manager to attend a safe communities
158 seminar when required by section 22-371(b).
159 Suspension shall last until the violations have been corrected to the satisfaction of the
160 building inspector, or the suspension shall have been reversed.
161 (b) Notice of violations. Upon suspending any permit under this section or withholding the
162 permit paid for, the building inspector shall notify the owner of the violations of the
163 applicable code and shall prescribe a period in which the violation shall be corrected.
164 (c) Appeal. Any owner or operator of any dwelling, whose permit to operate the structure is
165 suspended by the building inspector pursuant to the procedures of this section, shall have
166 the right to appeal and notice as provided in section 22-22522-1.
167 (d) Effect of appeal. Upon suspension of a permit, or withholding of a permit ordered by the
168 building inspector and upon the permittee serving the city clerk with a notice of appeal
169 pursuant to section 22-22522-1, the permit suspension shall be stayed and an existing
170 permit shall remain in force until the appeal is decided.
171 (Code 1981, § 10-97; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. No. 2009-26, 12-14-2009; Ord. No. 2013-04,
172 4-8-2013)
173 Secs. 22-353-22-369380. - Reserved.
174 DIVISION 3. - SAFE COMMUNITIES
175
176 Sec. 22-370. - Criminal activity.
177 Tenants of rental dwellings, any member of the tenant's household, any guest or other person
178 under the tenant's control shall not engage in criminal activity on or within 500 feet of the lot on
179 which the rental dwelling resides.
180 (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
181 Sec. 22-371. - Safe communities seminar.
182 (a) The City of Dover police department shall offer a safe communities seminar a minimum
183 of two times each calendar year. The seminar shall be voluntary, except in the following
184 circumstances:
185 (1) When a rental dwelling permit has been suspended in accordance with section
186 22-352, the property owner or manager shall attend the seminar prior to reinstatement
187 of the suspended rental dwelling permit; or
188 (2) When a rental dwelling has been the subject of response by the police department on
189 three or more occasions within a six month period, due to occasions where the tenant,
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190 any member of the tenant's family, or any guest or other person under the tenant's
191 control have engaged in criminal activity, the property owner or managers shall
192 attend the seminar.
193 (b) Upon notification by the chief of police that the safe communities seminar is required in
194 accordance with subsection (2) above, the department of planning and inspections shall
195 notify the property owner and/or property manager that he is required to attend the next
196 scheduled safe communities seminar. Such notice shall be sent by U.S. Mail, evidenced by
197 Certificate of Mailing to the property owner and property manager if a property manager
198 is on record with the department of planning and inspections.
199 (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
200 Sec. 22-372. - Safe communities lease addendum.
201 (a) All residential leases shall include a safe communities lease addendum, signed by the
202 property owner and tenant, in the following form:
203 In addition to all other terms of the lease, landlord and tenant agree as follows:
204 (1) The tenant, any member of the tenant's household, any guest or any other person
205 under the tenant's control on or within 500 feet of the leased premises:
206 i. Shall not engage in criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, on
207 or within 500 feet of the leased premises. "Drug-related criminal activity" means
208 the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use, or possession of any illegal or
209 controlled substance defined by 16 Del. C. Ch. 47.
210 ii. Shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate criminal activity.
211 iii. Shall not permit the dwelling unit to be used for or to facilitate any criminal
212 activity.
213 (2) Any activity prohibited by the safe communities lease addendum shall constitute a
214 substantial violation of the lease, material noncompliance with the lease, and grounds
215 for termination of tenancy and eviction.
216 (b) The department of planning and inspections shall provide the safe communities lease
217 addendum.
218 (c) An executed copy of the safe communities lease addendum shall be required for all rental
219 dwellings in the City of Dover prior to establishment of a utility account for the premises.
220 (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
221 Sec. 22-373. - Eviction required.
222 (a) If the tenant, any member of the tenant's household, any guest or other person under
223 tenant's control engages in criminal activity as defined by section 22-331(c)(1) and Chapter
224 22, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Dover Code on three or more occasions
225 within a 12-month period, the chief of police shall notify the department of planning and
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226 inspections to initiate the safe communities lease termination notice procedure directing
227 the property owner or property manager to terminate the tenancy in accordance with
228 subsection (b).
229 (b) Upon notification by the chief of police that termination of tenancy is required in
230 accordance with subsection (a), the department of planning and inspections shall notify the
231 property owner and property manager that they have 30 days to initiate the eviction or
232 otherwise terminate the tenancy. Such notice shall be sent by U.S. Mail, evidenced by
233 Certificate of Mailing, to the property owner and property manager if a property manager
234 is on record with the department of planning and inspections.
235 (Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8-2013)
236 Secs. 22-374-22-380. - Reserved.
237 ADOPTED: *
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240 SYNOPSIS
241 This ordinance amends Chapter 22, Buildings and Building Regulations, by adding a
242 statement of purpose relating to rental dwellings, adding provisions defining "short-term
243 rentals", and prohibiting short-term rentals of less than 30 days duration in residential
244 districts, unless conditionally approved under Appendix B-Zoning, Article 3, and imposing
245 fines for violation thereof.
246 This ordinance further amends Chapter 22, Division 3 by deleting Division 3, Safe
247 Communities, in its entirety, including the definition of Criminal Activity as used therein,
248 as these provisions have been determined to be unenforceable as written.
249 The ordinance makes necessary technical corrections Technical corrections as necessary.
250 (SPONSORS: HARE AND HUGG)
251 Actions History
252 02/25/2020 - Scheduled for Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration
253 Committee