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DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 27, 2020
7:30 AM
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BOARD AGENDA
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Approval of Minutes — April 2019
Police report
Executive Session — N/A
Executive Committee Report/Action Items
i. Property Update
ii. Board of Directors FY nominations
e Executive Committee nominations
e Nominees*
ii. Budget FY 2020 to end of April*
\v. Budget FY 2021 — proposed *
v. Proposed FY 2021 Workplan*
vi. Annual report presentation/outcome*
Committee Reports
i. Parking*
ii. Dover Strong fundraisers and grants to merchants
City Manager Update
Planning Department Update
Other Reports
10. Quarterly updates
11. Public Comment
12. Adjourn
*See attachment
Next meeting: June 24 at 7:30 a.m. — location to be determined
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DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
April 22, 2020 — Online Zoom Meeting
Draft
ATTENDANCE: Mayor Robin Christiansen, Senator Trey Paradee, Councilman Fred Neil,
Councilman Tanner Polce, Anita Evans, Lucy Findlay, Todd Stonesifer, John Van Gorp, Kim
Adams, Dave Hugg, Maxine Lewis, Pete Bradley, Robert Clark, Jonathan Street
STAFF: Tina Bradbury, Diane Laird
COMMITTEE CHAIRS, PRESENTERS AND OTHER ATTENDEES: Chief Thomas Johnson, Jr.
Call to Order: Diane Laird, Executive Director, opened the meeting
Agenda and Meeting minutes (February 2020 meeting) — Accepted by Lucy F. and Dave H.;
Unanimous approval.
DDP Staff Update: Mrs. Laird informed board that staff is continuing to actively work during this
time. Tina is continuing to work with merchants giving them updated information about
loans/grants. Diane is working on virtual First Friday with some of the merchants. Brynn is
working on in-office billing and other administrative activities, and is creating an onboarding
manual for new board members. Annual report has been prepared and will be presented at council
meeting on 4/27/20. Staff is continuing to have committee meetings via phone, finalizing work
plans, and several grant applications are underway. May virtual First Friday will feature an iMovie
uploaded to Facebook. Tina has been on several calls daily with legislators and SBA and others
securing grant information and important updates. If anyone has questions regarding DDP please
feel free to contact Diane. Primary goal for meeting today is to go over parking updates. Tina
informed the board of two upcoming fundraisers that the DDP will be holding within the next few
weeks to help support the local merchants.
Parking Update: Todd provided an overview of the RFI (Request for Information) process for
parking solutions for downtown Dover: Back in January, after receiving permission from the City
of Dover to include the on-street parking, we created a request for information and circulated it to a
national audience through the National Parking Association as well as three statewide news outlets.
On March 16" we received five responses: Colonial, Dover Parking Partners, Flowbird, Park
Mobile, and Passport. On March 18" we had several committee members join in on a phone
conference to review the responses received. We initially ruled out one that did not give us much
information. Another respondent is a vendor that we currently work with and we ruled them out.
We liked Colonial, Park Mobile and Passport. We decided that we would follow up with them by
sending some response questions as well as requesting testimonials from some of their current
customers. Dave Hugg, Diane and Todd held a conference call with the three and concluded that
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Passport and Parkmobile are basically just mobile applications and that we would have to create a
new staff position to handle management. Colonial came to us with a packaged solution that came
with the hardware in the form of meters and signage and them managing enforcement and the
collection and handling and report to us. After speaking with customers of each of the 3 vendors,
Colonial was whom we felt had the best responses.
Committee then had a follow up conversation with the CEO of Colonial, and he answered all
questions on how to proceed. A zoom meeting was held with the parking committee yesterday and
unanimously decided that they would recommend Colonial to the Board of Directors for
authorization of the DDP/Parking Committee to enter into an MOU (Memorandum Of
Understanding) with Colonial; details are yet to be determined such as what they would like to see
implemented and how to proceed. Diane added that a parking management company such as
Colonial will bring efficiencies to our parking solution, and they will be able to change as the
environment changes. Their customer service is excellent, and she could not be more supportive of
that decision. Tina noted that Jed from Colonial has been helpful in the past with issues that were
not properly handled by our current parking company. She suggested that we make sure that we are
working closely with the Dover PD for the enforcement portion and that we do not outlay cash
regarding EZ Pass spaces which she previously addressed with Todd. Todd stated that there are
many details that need to be worked out during this next process. If the board approves moving
forward with Colonial on this process, the DDP Parking Committee will have control over all the
decisions.
Todd sought a motion from the board for approval in engaging Colonial through a memorandum of
understanding, pending city council approval. Mayor Christiansen asked if any minority prospect
considered during this process. Todd informed him that he does not know if any of the other
companies are minority owned and proper channels were used in the request for information even
though it was not a formal process. Diane added that we did a very thorough process and used the
City’s RFP and made sure that the RFI was widely publicized. Tina spoke up to notify Mayor
Christiansen that one of the companies is local and that is one thing that council asks for.
Anita made a motion to authorize the parking committee to move forward to present to city
council and work with Colonial to move forward on this proposal; motion was seconded by
Jonathan. Unanimous approval.
Todd assured that the parking committee would keep the board updated on future parking
information.
City Update: Mayor Christiansen spoke of the new post office location and with the hopes that it
will bring more people through downtown as they will have to travel along Loockerman, and they
will see a booming downtown retail district. Lucy asked if there was a timeline for the move and
Dave confirmed that a plan has been submitted but there is no estimated date at this time.
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Dover PD Update: Todd asked the new Chief, what has the downtown been like since he had taken
over, as far as crime and his plans for Dover. Chief stated that overall, the crime rate is trending
down during this shelter-in-place. There were two incidents over the last 5-6 weeks of burglary in
the downtown areas where the perpetrator was apprehended. Stated that Dover PD is using
Loockerman Street as their final approach to headquarters as officers will travel to and from the
station with passing down Loockerman Street to increase presence. Majority of calls coming in are
for service to evaluate individuals or situations most of those being the transient population moving
from “point A to point B.” There does not seem to be a whole lot of crime associated with the status
of homelessness. He has heightened enforcement focusing on the security of property by having
patrols make extra and more routine checks of businesses that are not in operation at this moment.
Wesley College Update: President Clark reported that there are no major updates. He is still
working from his office at Wesley. They are still serving 20 young men and women that have no
place to go. He said “We will get through this and as we do, we are learning about our collective
selves. I think we are in a new normal and I don’t think we will see things the way they were six
months ago, but I feel as if we will be better off. Virtual and remote does not mean isolated. Even
in these incredibly challenging times, we are working on partnerships to create long term stability to
the institution but even more opportunities to the men and women in Delaware that we serve. We
are hoping to come to a positive conclusion within the next couple of weeks. Our horizon right
now is the second week in June obviously planning and contingency planning need to happen. The
serious discussion right now is ‘Will there be Fall sports?’ If that is not the case, the economic
impact will be catastrophic to colleges. However, I believe that we are in good standing.”
Other Business: Senator Trey Paradee commented that the DEFAC met yesterday to discuss
what the state budget will look like. For this year they are currently looking at revenue being
down $270 million over last year and there is major potential for it to get worse. They will meet
again on May 20" and June 20" before the budget is finalized. His greatest concern is the effect
that this will have on non-profits. He will know more after their next meeting in May.
Public Comment: N/A
Meeting adjourned: 8:15 a.m. Motion made by Fred Neil and seconded by Todd Stonesifer.
Unanimous approval.
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League, Mid-State Lacrosse, Delaware Union Soccer, and various school sports. An active
member of the community, Bill served on the Caesar Rodney School Board, Board of
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Alan Grinstead
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Dover, DE 19901
Dear Downtown Dover Partnership Board and Staff,
Thank you for your consideration to join the Downtown Dover Partnership Board. | bring a unique
combination of experience and knowledge with me which | believe would be asset to your organization.
| worked for the Delaware Department of Correction for almost 31 years with 20 years of those being in
executive leadership positions. | began as a Probation Officer and during my career spent time as the
Director of Probation, Chief of Community Corrections and Deputy Commissioner. Those positions
provided me increasing responsibility for developing and overseeing budgets that exceeded $300
million. Working in Community Corrections gave me experience in public safety, law enforcement and
behavioral health treatment. | was the department’s representative for reentry which gave me the
opportunity to work closely on issues such as homelessness, substance abuse treatment and
employment. For the past 4 years my wife and | have owned and operated Sozo, a home furnishing and
decor store, and | have been involved in all aspects of small business ownership. In February of this year
we moved our store to Loockerman St. and opened our doors on March 1: for two weeks before closing
due of the pandemic. Although it has been a short time we have been happy with our move and look
forward to many successful years. By joining the Board | hope that | can assist in the continued
revitalization of Downtown Dover. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Alan Grinstead
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Carla Wilson
My family moved to Delaware in 1971 when my Dad was stationed at Dover AFB. | graduated
from Dover High School in 1981; moved away to attend college, graduated from Towson
University in 1985 and moved on in pursuit of my dreams. | never thought | would return to
Delaware. However, | decided to move back after | retired from the Federal government in
2017.
| had many jobs in my lifetime, from retail to working as a flight attendant, marketing sales for
an association and ultimately made my career in corrections. | started as a correctional officer
with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 1997 and rose through the ranks to Chief of Staff in the
Director’s Office. | relocated five times with the Bureau and developed an interest in Real
Estate when | purchased and sold my own homes along the way. | am proud to be a full time
Realtor ® at Lakeview Realty in Dover. My strength is my people skills as | have worked with
people in all walks of life throughout my careers.
Delaware has much to offer. | can honestly say relocating to Delaware was the best decision |
ever made on many levels. It allowed me to be close to my Dad in the last years of his life. My
brother is here as well as many friends. | am enjoying the affordability; the property taxes are
amazingly low and tax-free shopping is an additional perk.
Downtown Dover was one of my first stops when | moved back to town. In fact, | spent many
hours studying for my real estate class in the library and enjoyed taking breaks to walk
downtown. In addition to working in real estate, | am involved in many volunteer activities. |
have been an active volunteer with the Downtown Dover Ambassador Program (DDAP) since
its inception and have taken a leading role in its evolution. | am currently being nominated as a
Co-Chair for the Downtown Dover Partnership’s Parking & Safety Committee under which the
DDAP exists. | have become a Master Gardener Trainee with the Delaware Cooperative
Extension and a Certified Tourism Ambassador with Kent County Tourism (Quaint Villages.)
These programs have connected me with amazing people and resources that enhance my
knowledge and ability to serve others.
| take pride in our Capital City; it is a place | enjoy and encourage others to take part in all it
has to offer. | will continue to be involved in Downtown Dover Partnership and would be
honored to serve on the Board.
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OMNDARWN-
DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF ASSETS/BALANCE SHEET
FISCAL YEAR 2020
April
ASSETS:
Cash - PNC Commercial Loan Account $ 271,283
Cash - PNC Operating Account 565,797
Total Cash & Investments 837,080
Prepaid Items
Land & Buildings
Real Estate Holdings 6,955,235
Equipment 6,423
Accumulated Depreciation (1,073,659)
TOTAL ASSETS $ 6,725,079
LIABILITIES:
Accounts Payable $ -
Deposits - Leases/Sales Contracts 27,432
Misc. Payable - Accrued Payroll 7,066
Note Payable - 22-24 Loockerman St. 1,083,029
Note Payable - Governors Ave. s 1,070,678
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 2,188,205
FUND BALANCES:
Invested in Land & Buildings $ 5,887,999
Current Year - Net Income/(Loss) 81
Unreserved, Undesignated (1,351,205)
TOTAL FUND BALANCES $ 4,536,875
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES $ 6,725,079
Real Estate Holdings*
120 S. Governors Avenue - Acme site $ 1,239,345
133 - 135 S. Governors Avenue 248,745
139 - 143 S. Governors Avenue 295,184
222 Railroad Avenue 56,746
238 Railroad Avenue 186,137
East side of N. West Street parcel #1 243,000
680 & 684 Forest St 674,267
22-24 West Loockerman Street 1,858,785
Loockerman & North Street Lots - Collegian 1,308,563
North Street Parking Lot - Leasehold Imprvmnt 501,242
111 New Street 331,366
Santa House 11,855
Total Buildings & Land $ 6,955,235
* Real Estate Holdings & Loan Balances are not updated for FY19
until entries are generated by the Tax Accountant.
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DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2020
Year to Date Year to Date YTD Budget FY20 Budget
April Actual Budget Variance Budget Received
Beginning Budget Balance & Cash $ 827,961 $ - $ -_ $ a) E
Beginning Budget Balance 540,883 - - - -
PNC Commercial Loan Account 287,078 : - = -
RECEIPTS:
Corporate Fundraising $ -_ $ 4,770 $ 41,667_ $ (36,897) $ 50,000 10%
State Grants & Reimbursements (Westside) - - 25,000 (25,000) 30,000 0%
Grant Revenue - NBBF = = 8,333 (8,333) 10,000 0%
Parking Revenues - 27,462 24,167 3,295 29,000 95%
Property Rental Income - Governors Avenue 4,016 87,949 97,750 (9,801) 117,300 75%
Property Rental Income - EZ-Pass 25,247 222,238 245,333 (23,095) 294,400 75%
Property Rental Income - Forest Street : 10,054 7,500 2,554 9,000 112%
FY20 Appropriation from City of Dover - 412,500 125,000 (12,500) 150,000 75%
Miscellaneous Grants - 10,000 16,667 (6,667) 20,000 50%
Miscellaneous & Incentives - 17,050 8,333 8,717 10,000 171%
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 29,262 $ 492,024 $ 599,750 $ (107,726) $ 719,700 68%
DISBURSEMENTS:
Salaries $ 5,672 _$ 110,288 $ 122,917 _$ 12,629 _ $ 147,500 75%
Temporary Help - 6,440 8,333, 1,893 10,000 64%
FICA Taxes 434 8,437 9,167 730 11,000 77%
Health Insurance : = 5,000 5,000 6,000 0%
Office Supplies 119 1,096 2,083 988 2,500 44%
Printing & Duplicating 572 2,489 3,333 844 4,000 62%
Program Materials & Supplies - 2,436 3,333, 897 4,000 61%
Computer Software Purchases - 1,008 2,500 1,492 3,000 34%
Parking Materials & Maintenance 315 3,208 8,333 5,125 10,000 32%
Insurance - 34,104 31,750 (2,354) 38,100 90%
Property Maintenance 447 8,868 16,667 7,798 20,000 44%
Telephone/FAX - Fire & Security Systems 428 2,239 2,000 (239) 2,400 93%
Postage - 56 83 27 100 56%
Electricity 9 86 833 747 1,000 9%
Advertising 7,706 32,818 29,167 (3,651) 35,000 94%
Subscriptions and dues 68 2,758 2,583 (175) 3,100 89%
Training, Conference, Food & Travel 644 7,461 15,000 7,539 18,000 41%
Consulting Fees : 3,596 9,167 5,571 11,000 33%
Office Space Rental 907 9,069 9,083 14 10,900 83%
Contractual Services - = 4,167 4,167 5,000 0%
Legal Expenses - 500 8,333 7,833 10,000 5%
Community Relations : 3,031 4,167 1,136 5,000 61%
Organization Committee 24 8,730 15,000 6,270 18,000 48%
Merchant Committee 493 7,194 8,333 1,140 10,000 72%
Marketing & Promotions Committee 402 10,233 25,000 14,767 30,000 34%
Parking Committee 765 2,814 8,333 5,519 10,000 28%
Design Committee : 19,572 15,417 (4,156) 18,500 106%
Bank Fees - Operating Account 7 1,934 2,333 402 2,800 69%
Bank Fees - Commercial Loan Account : 20 167 147 200 10%
Property Taxes - 29,629 27,500 (2,129) 33,000 90%
Economic Development Committee 28 636 15,000 14,364 18,000 4%
Construction - Westside & Other Projects : = 1,250 1,250 1,500 0%
Facade Program : 7,840 25,000 17,160 30,000 26%
Financial Charges - PNC Loan 15,795 163,356 164,417 1,060 197,300 83%
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 34,904 $ 491,943 $ 605,750 $ 113,807 $ 726,900 68%
NET INCOME/(LOSS) $ (5,642) $ 81 $ (6,000) $ 6,081 $ (7,200)
Budget Balance 551,036 81 (6,000) : (7,200)
PNC Commercial Loan Account 271,283 - - -
Ending Working Capital - Budget Balance $ 822,319 $ 81 $ (6,000) $ (7,200)
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DESIGN COMMITTEE DRAFT FY 2021 - rev. 5-15-20 July 2020 - June 2021
Committee Chair: Committee Co-Chair:
Kristin Pleasanton (302) 736-7436 kristin.pleasanton@delaware.gov cia arnat (302) 739-9283 _fricia.arndt@delaware.gov
Improve the appearance of the downtown Dover area and educate the public and private sectors about good design principles and
the value of historical and cultural preservation.
Committee Objectives
Ts Enhance the visual appeal and attractiveness of downtown Dover and involve the community in the process
he Educate property owners and the community on building improvements, as well as the importance of preservation and
historic significance of downtown buildings.
Committee Members: ___ Resource Partners: |
kim Adams | Achitect (750)
Will Grimes , ‘ — ae
Carrie Hart Chazz Salkin
Dawn Melson- Other side for
Williams service providers
Elena Stewart
FY 2021 BUDGET
OTHER
: PROJECT COST COST OTHER | REVENUE COMMENTS
— —— ee Sar SOURCE: : — =
t-a | Facade Grants and “Spring into Action” Building 25,000 “Facade Program” line item in annual budget,
Improvements $30,000; survey merchant/prop. owners
1-b | Design Conceptuals (target 4-5 improvements) | 2,500 | a _ Above - ee _|
1-c | CPTED: Emerging needs (graffiti removal, etc.) 2,500 Above
| 2 | Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest $1,000 |
3__| Downtown Holiday Decorations $4,000 | 7 : ee TT
__4 | Downtown Community Portable Mural $6,500 $5,700 | $5,700 AARP grant pending
5 | Placemaking opportunities sd $1,000 _ — : | ie _ |
6 | Educate on importance of good design | se al —_ Ongoing through improvements
____| Miscellaneous _ $1,500 Costs common to DDP committees
TOTALBUDGET) | 14,000 _ 30,000 | $5,700 | - ee _. if
1|DESIGN | 2020-21
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» FOOVER
DRAFT 2021
Committee Chair: Committee Co-Chair:
bonathan Street (302)734-7950 x218 jstreetbeckermorgan.com | -
Committee Goal: Rebuild, maintain and diversify the downtown Dover area’s economy. Business recruitment and
retention strategies as well as strategic property purchases, property management, and redevelopment enhancements
to the area will be key to success.
Committee Objectives
1. Effective committee structure
2. Business Recruitment
3. Business Retention
4. Manage/market existing properties owned by DDP (separate plan/budget, according to emerging opportunities)
5. Strategic Purchases (separate plan/budget, according to emerging opportunities)
Committee Members: Proposed
ayor Christiansen : = = =
ike Glick -
Will Grimes - Clint Robertson
ike Harrington Charlie Rodriguez | [iy
Jave Hugg John Van Gorp
ch May Business owner
Joe McDaniel _ _|__| Paul Hughes ae ———
| NOTE: Over for Working Group Membership & Resource Partners
# PROJECT COST REVENUE Comments
1 | Committee Structure and Operations | 60 ee |
2 | Recruitment $5,000
3 _| Retention (Unlock the Block/other) $5,000 — ; :
4 | TBD _ $5,000 — ;
5 | Manage/Market existing properties 0 ___| Separate management. Marketing TBD. |
6 | Consider strategic purchases _ ) no purchase anticipated in FY 2021.
| Miscellaneous $1,250 |
L __TOTAL COST/REVENUE _ | $16,250
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DRAFT FY 2021 July
Committee Co-Chair: Committee Co-Chair:
[ Dina Vendetti | 302-734-7513 | marketing@cdcc.net [Bl pop staff | =a. ;
Committee Goal: Create a positive image for the downtown Dover area by promoting the downtown area as an exciting place to
live, visit, work, shop, and invest.
Committee Objectives
1. Effective committee structure
2. Impactive community events
3. Advertise and promote downtown Dover
Committee Members: NOTE: Over for Working Groups and additional volunteers
cc
ill Grimes 1S! Rt... er oa ae
aniele Jonign igen $< Sten ES
Laura Kantor-Chupp pee eae
FY 2020 BUDGET a — oe
# PROJECT COST PROPOSED SOURCE: OTHER
| ee i REVENUE | REVENUE
\4 Coordination of Committee Interaction $0 _|
| 2 | Full calendar of events and promotions/activities | $19,000 ee Po
3 | Downtown Advertising/Marketing Plan $0 | Separate line Item in budget.
Can we reduce the $35( to $20 or
a rere = | | A
__| Miscellaneous _ _— $1,000 | = : _|
TOTAL COST/REVENUE
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DOWNTOWN
NIP PARTNERSHIP
MERCHANTS COMMITTEE DRAFT FY 2021 July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Committee Co-Chair: Committee Co-Chair: ee
[ Lori Llewellyn | (320) 670-9133 | lori@lovemyroots.com __ | | Tom Smith | (302) 674-1787 | tsmith@delawaremade.com |
Committee Goal: Create an environment that provides business networking support with a Shop Small, Shop Local
philosophy to enhance and grow the Downtown Dover Business District.
Committee Objectives
i: Business to Business Communications
Zs Retail Promotions
3. Coordination of activity with DDP Committees and Related Local Partners/Agencies
Committee Members: ; Additional Committee Members or Resource Partners:
ossyan Azhar
All downtown merchants are invited to be members/attenders
to all Merchant Committee meetings. —
Don Beamer
Deb Lynn (Grinstead)
ina Hudson-Beamer
ucy Findlay i a JLo a. |
Dina Vindetti NOTE: Over for Working Group Membership
Anita Wheeler-Bezy
FY 2020 BUDGET:
Ea PROJECT _ ___| COST | SOURCE: REVENUE | a)
1__| Business to business communications $1,000 - DDP
2_| Add retail components to events/retail promotions 2,000 | | ; i
3__| Loyalty key card/tag program 500 _ DDP if
4 | Additional promotional opportunities (media) 3,000 ; DDP -
5 _| Emerging opportunities/Technical Assist. 1,500 DDP ae:
6 | Coordination of efforts with DDP committees and partner Marketing & Promotions for linkages with
agencies ee _ ees |e FSHPD, KCT and CDCC; First Friday’s
Miscellaneous $1,500
|_| TOTAL COST/REVENUE __ _ $9,500 _— a :
1|MERCHANTS | 2020-21
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ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE DRAFT FY 2021
Committee Co-Chair:
July 2020 - June 2021
Committee Co-Chair:
| Staff-led with Co-Chair |
a Executive Committee Treasurer
Committee Goal: Building a strong and sustainable foundation for the DDP revitalization effort, including cultivating
partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the workplan of activities.
Committee Objectives
1. Enhance and grow public/private partnerships
2. Raise funds for DDP projects and administration
3. Grow quality DDP staff & volunteer base
4. Promote the organization
Committee Members:
Btaff led
Additional Committee Members or Resource Partners:
_| NOTE: Over for Working Group Membership
| | N/A at present; develop for specific activities.
FY 2020 BUDGET:
# PROJECT COST REVENUE SOURCE: REVENUE
1_| Enhance/grow public/private partnerships 500
2_| Broad-based fundraising plan 0
3_| DDP - ongoing enhancement as competitive organization $9,500 Training, prof. develop. _|
4 | Build high capacity volunteer program $2,000 Recognition event
5_| Develop a plan to promote the organization $2,000
Miscellaneous $1,000
abs ace aPGRRY He ie
TOTAL COST/REVENUE $15,000
1]ORGANIZATION | 2020
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PN PARTNERSHIP
PARKING & SAFETY COMMITTEE DRAFT FY 2021 rev. 5-15-20 July 2020 - June 2021
Parking Committee Chair: Safety Committee Co-Chair: — 7
Todd Stonesifer | (302) 241-0899 | todd@toddstonesifer.com [J] Carla Wilson __ | (302) 233-1882 | cmw61985@gmail.com —_|
Committee Goal: Improve public parking and safety in downtown Dover
Committee Objectives
1: Implement new parking solution for downtown Dover
Zs Finalize trail-blazing signage and in parking lots
3: Address safety concerns in downtown Dover
4. Improve the image of public parking & safety in downtown Dover
Committee Members:
Tremica Cherry
|e Neil
—t a __| Chris Raubacher
Sueduka Gibbs |" |stephen Ottinger
Will Grimes Al
Dave Hugg i) Travis Ridgeway
Robert Hurlock Tom Smith
Tammy Lima __
a | [John Tinsley
FY 2020 BUDGET:
# Non-DDP
* |PROJECT COST | REVENUE
_1__| Develop/Implement parking solution _ | ___—-1,000 _
2 | Finalize trailblazing and parking signage 30,800 ____ 23,100 | $23,100 from NBBF grant in hand/$7,700 DDP match req’d
3_ | Parking Guide an 1,000 _ _
4 | Align Safety Goals with Partners/Agencies 5,000 a : - a
5 | Expand DDAP Program (Grant-dependent) 13,950 _13,700 | AARP grant request pending: $13,700; DDP/sponsor: $250 _|
6 | Image of Downtown Parking & Safety | Oo; _ fo a a |
Miscellaneous $1,500 t |
| TOTAL COST/REVENUE _ $53,250 36,800 |
1|PARKING AND SAFETY | 2020-21
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\ DOWNTOWN
PDOVER \, 212
PARTNERSHIP Annual Report
The Downtown Dover Partnership achieved significant accomplishments in calendar year 2019, including a significant increase in
volunteer engagement, private investments in building improvements, completion of several multi-year projects, and several
exciting “firsts.” We invite you to view details in the pages ahead and take a glimpse of our plans for calendar year 2020.
Developing this report in the first quarter of 2020 amid the COVID-19 national “shutdown,” we have yet to see the full impact of
this global pandemic on local government and the local economy. The toolkits that have worked in the past will need to be refit
with new tools that are responsive to changing needs. At the same time, the Main Street organizational structure, the “basic pliers
and wrenches” of having a strong plan in place — and then working the plan systematically — will prove vital in this time of change
and uncertainty.
Be assured that we, along with our strong team of small business resource partners, are already responding to this unprecedented
crisis for downtown Dover’s merchants and small business owners — the lifeblood of our central business district.
Our 2020 workplan includes exciting projects, programs, and activities to guide us securely into the new fiscal year, while allowing
us to respond in “real time” to things yet unseen. Due to unexpected constraints, some may be tempted to stall projects or pursue
less-effective solutions. But let’s “work the plan” and remain true to enhancing the essentials that make downtown Dover a vibrant
center of commerce and social activity. We invite your participation. Together, we will ensure that the commerce, the vigor, and
the spirit of our downtown will remain stronger than ever!
Diane Laird, Executive Director
Our vision for Downtown Dover...
An increasingly vibrant and thriving downtown.
A regional destination.
People of all ages will fill downtown to visit museums and
cultural attractions, have a nice meal, shop at unique retail
stores, and enjoy numerous, varied and playful things to do,
both inside and outdoors.
It’s happening downtown!
The Downtown Dover Partnership is committed to
driving an improved quality of life for the residents
and visitors of Dover, Delaware, through collective
collaboration, economic development and promotion
of downtown Dover's unique historic properties.
MAIN STREET
AMERICA
2019 Accredited.
The DDP is one of only four accredited Main Street ®
communities in the State of Delaware.
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DESIGN
v tf 7 FACADE/SIGNAGE GRANTS
@ $16,700 private REINVESTMENT
2 PUBLIC MURALS
Mural at Family Dollar Store 11 utuity Boxes UNIQUELY PAINTED
West Gateway into downtown 100 VOLUNTEERS
ECONOMIC VITALITY
RETENTION/EXPANSION
Ongoing partnership with small business resource partners
Small business walk-ins/walkarounds instituted monthly
Estimated 100 + small business advisements
a OPEN
FOR BUSINESS
SHOP
SMALL 8
NEW BUSINESSES
8 RECRUITMENT
Unlock the Block: Sweets & Treats
Ongoing support for businesses seeking downtown location
It’s Happening! marketing piece developed for prospecting
2 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAYS
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
wr 2 1 TROLLEY LAUNCHED!
<S ay 4
$39,620 sates w 50 artists
55 senior 117 non-senior PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT*
WIC RECIPIENTS SERVED* BUSKING PROGRAM*
* Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) _—
fic) *These activities take place outdoors.
MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
IMPLEMENTED FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
St. Patrick’s Day and Holiday Parades
Dinner and a Movie
Capital City Farmer's Market
Two (2) Small Business Saturdays
Array of Capital City Holiday Events
Year-Round First Fridays, building local/regional artist base
INCREASED COLLABORATION IN EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
City of Dover, Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, Dover Air Force
Base, Destination Downtown Dover, Kent County Tourism, NCALL
BOARD POSITIONS HELD:
Kent County Tourism
NEWS
6,530 rottowers
33% IncREASE BI-WEEKLY
GOOD NEWS RELEASES
Dover Days, Committee, HELP Initiative, Inc.,
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MERCHANTS
1 DELMARVA LIFE FILM
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DOWNTOWN
Established quarterly Merchant Mixers
Launched quarterly Window Decorating
contests with “traveling trophy” award
Merchant representative welcomes new-
comers monthly at Dover AFB
1000 v
SHOP DOWNTOWN DOVER $2,098.63
PROMO BOOKS :
First Friday Gives Back donations from
MERCHANT CONTRIBUTIONS merchants to local charities
PARKING & SAFETY
a DivVER 5
x
AMBASSADOR ARKING
11 votunteers ENGAGED
11 Leb LiGHTs INSTALLED 1 siGNAGE PACKAGE
S. GOVERNOR’S AVE. PARKING LOT $500 crant—sort LauNcH
ORGANIZATION
HONORS
$8,000 annuat savines
LED INSURANCE Tourism Partner of the Year (Kent County
BUND Tourism)
ourism
American Express Small Business Saturday
Partner (DE SBDC)
72 eS) INTERNAL OPERATIONS
. e IT Network /cloud back-up established.
NEW VOLUNTEERS $20,200
$28,787 GRANTS /SPONSORSHIPS RECEIVED |° DiSC training: completed by all staff.
(DISC measures Dominance, Influence, Steadiness
and Conscientiousness workstyle)
rN
$20,000 annuat savines
$18,000 increase REVENUE
VALUE OF VOLUNTEER HOURS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Assumed property management role in-house, saving DDP at least
$20,000 annually
Audited leases and expenditures on DDP-owned properties to increase
revenue by an estimated $18,000 per year going forward
Coordinated efforts with Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) to
support their selection of new facility and relocation by December 2021
Loockerman Way Plaza sold to land developer for appropriate mixed-use
SOLD! LoockERMAN WAY PLAZA
development
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y PDOVER .
l DARTNERSHIP On the horizon!
e Aggressively address lack of “tenant ready” and underutilized downtown tenant spaces
e Establish plans for acquiring key properties for redevelopment/resale
e Establish Redevelopment Revolving Loan Fund to encourage private investment
¢ Actively seek business prospects in key business categories
e Establish Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
¢ Reallocate advertising funds to better target economic development audience
e Mobilize COVID-19 response to ensure merchant stability
° Expand facade grant program to include graffiti removal and COVID-19 social distancing retrofits
¢ Finalize development and begin implementation of comprehensive downtown parking solution
e Expand Downtown Dover Ambassador Program for weekday lunch/late afternoon coverage
e Establish Merchant Block Captain program
¢ Work collaboratively to address downtown vagrancy and related issues
¢ Attain proficiency in CPTED (Community Policing Through Environmental Design)
Thank y
The Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) recognizes and values the financial and philosophical support of the City of Dover
Mayor and City council, as well as the Dover delegates to the State Legislature. The DDP Leadership extends appreciation to
key partners, including Central DE Chamber of Commerce, Destination Downtown Dover (D3), Kent County Tourism, NCALL,
and the many additional partners (see insert) and volunteers who give tirelessly of their time, talent, and treasure to inform
and carry out the activities of this organization — a public-private partnership in its truest and finest sense.
Board of Directors
2019 Kim Adams Councilman BillHare DE State Senator Trey Paradee
Anita Evans, President Councilman David Anderson David Hugg Councilman Tanner Polce
Todd Stonesifer, Vice President Peter Bradley Maxine Lewis Councilman Tim Slavin
Lucy Findlay, Secretary Mayor Robin Christiansen Mitchell May, Esq. Jonathan Street
John Van Gorp, Treasurer Robert Clark Donna Mitchell Erin Thwaites
Mike Harrington Councilman Fred Neil
Staff
Diane Laird, Executive Director
Tina Bradbury, Operations Manager
Brynn Voshell, Admin. Asst., Market Manager
ASSETS / BALANCE SHEET
Cash and investments 813,102
| Land & Buildings, Equipment, Accum Deprec. 5,887,999
TOTAL ASSETS 6,701,101
DowntownDover.com —
Leases/Sales Contracts, Notes Payable
101 W. Loockerman St TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,186,842
Suite 1-A Invested: Land/Buildings, Unreserved
Dover, DE 19904 FUND BALANCES _4,514,259
302-678-2940
TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCES 6,701,101
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SDOVER
l PARTNERSHIP
— thanks to our many partners!
92.9 Tom FM, 94.7 WDSD, Aetna Medicare Solutions, American Express, Artisans Bank, Autism Delaware,
Bayard Pharmacy, Bayhealth Medical Center, Becker Morgan Group Inc., Bel Boutique, BluVintage, Brooks
Salon for Men, Capital School District, CenDel Foundation, Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, Central
Delaware Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Delaware State University Expanded Food & Nutrition Program, DSU,
Central Middle School Visual Art Club, City of Dover, City of Dover Public Works, City of Dover Parks & Rec,
Chesapeake Utilities, Communities in Schools, Councilman Anderson, Councilman Hare, Councilman Sudler,
DART, Deaf Outreach, Inc, Delaware Department of Agriculture, Delaware Department of Natural Resources
& Environmental Control (DNREC), Delaware Division of Small Business, Delaware State Housing Authority,
Delaware Department of Education, Delaware Master, Delaware Parents Association, Delaware State Fire
School, Delaware State News, Delaware Shoppes, Delaware’s Quaint Villages, Delaware WIC, Del-DOT,
Delicate Taste, Dover Air Force Base, Dover Capital City Rotary, Dover Colonial Rotary Club, Dover
Downtown Rotary Club, Dover Health Care Center, Dover High Art Club, Dover Interfaith Mission for
Housing, Dover Police Dept. & Cadets, Dover Post, Dover Public Library, Duck Creek Printing, Edward Everett,
Emmanuel’s Religious Gifts & Books, Endless Futures Farm, Autism Delaware Energize Delaware (Over)
DowntownDover.com
101 W. Loockerman St
Suite 1-A
Dover, DE 19904
302-678-2940
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>DOVER
l PARTNERSHIP
— thanks to our many partners!
ERA Harrington Realty, Epicurean Provisions, Fifer Orchards, First State Community Loan Fund, First State
Heritage Park, Food Bank of Delaware, Forney’s Too, LTD., Governors Café, Greater Kent Committee, Grey
Fox Capital, Grey Fox Grille, Heather Bernat, HELP Initiative, Inc., Imagine, Independent Resources, Jen-Mor
Florist, Keller Williams Realty, Kidz DeLight, La Baguette Bakery & Catering, Lighthouse Construction,
Maxine’s Fashions, Mayor Robin Christiansen, McGinnis Commercial Real Estate Company, Mitten & Winters
CPAs, LLP, Modern Maturity Center, Mountain Consulting, My Roots, NCALL, Noah’s Secret Hot Dogs, Parke
Green Galleries, Parris Nail Lounge, Partners in Design, Petite Sweets, Read Aloud Delaware, Restoring Cen-
tral Dover & Wesley College Community Garden, Rigby's Karate, RideShare Delaware, Rose Marie Mujica,
Roo Parag, R&R Commercial Realty, Schmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A., Sharp Energy, ShopBISM, Signature
Stitches, Simaron's Pizza & Steak Shop, Suds & Company, Starr Flower Company, Sweets & Treats, The
Beauty of Goats Milk Soap, The Corn Exchange, The Dance Factory, The Hungry Spork, The Loocke, The
Moving Experience Tidemark Construction, Tina’s Timeless Threads, Tomeka’s Homestyle Eatery, TopFive
BBQ, United Church of Delaware, USDA, VanAuken Fudge, WBOC News, Whatcoat United Methodist
Church, WMDT 47 News, Women’s Business Center, Wesley College, Wesley United Methodist Church,
WSFS Bank, Zuha Trend (Over)
DowntownDover.com
101 W. Loockerman St
Suite 1-A
Dover, DE 19904
302-678-2940
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Overview of DDP Parking Solutions project:
May 20, 2020
Consistent with the business retention, expansion and recruitment components integral to the
economic development mission of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), the DDP is seeking
cost-effective and efficient solutions to enhance parking capacity and capabilities throughout
the commercial core of the City of Dover that stimulate community and economic
development and improve parking services, convenience and efficiency to parking users in
the downtown business area.
In order to achieve these goals, the DDP has undertaken a thorough process to select best
qualified vendor. Overview of RFI process is summarized on Page 2.
At this time, the DDP seeks City of Dover Council concurrence to proceed with the creation of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the recommended vendor, Colonial Parking, Inc.
of Wilmington, DE, as selected and approved unanimously by the DDP Board of Directors.
Integral to proceeding with execution of the MOU, and once all necessary legislative action has
been successfully completed, is the understanding that the City of Dover will relinquish to DDP
the responsibility to develop and manage the entire parking solution for downtown Dover.
(Reference pages A-2 and A-2 in the attached draft MOU between the DDP and Colonial
Parking, Inc.) DDP receipt of Council consent would permit the DDP to utilize city roads for fee-
based parking, to install related hardware and signage, to carry out enforcement on public
streets and lots and to collect fees upon enforcement, and to enter into legal/binding
agreement with the City without additional requests from Council.
Concurrence of City Council would be requested for the actual parking solution prior to
implementation of that solution. It is important to note that members of Council and the
public-at-large are invited and encouraged to participate in the process to design the parking
solution, the development of which shall take place after the MOU is executed with selected
vendor.
Roll-out of final solution/parking plan is targeted for the first quarter of 2021.
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* Parking RFI Summary to date
January 15
Issued Parking RFI — Circulated the document nationally via NPA (National
Parking Assoc.) and three Delaware statewide news outlets including The State News, The News
Journal and The Cape Gazette.
March 16
Oe ote &
March 18
Five responses were received:
Colonial
Dover Parking Partners
Flowbird
ParkMobile
Passport
RFI’s were reviewed and discussed by Todd Stonesifer, Fred Neil, John Tinsley,
Dave Hugg, Tina Bradbury, Diane Laird.
fe)
March 23
Immediate concurrence to rule out one respondent. (Too many questions; no
strategy offered by Dover Parking Partners.)
DDP staff noted to take into consideration that current staff responsibilities include
oversight of many volunteer committees and working groups (within committees) in
addition to oversight of DDP-owned properties and maintenance thereof. The
decision for DDP to continue to fully manage parking would require additional staff.
DDP staff noted a recent experience with one vendor-to be marginal. (Flowbird)
Several in the meeting expressed having good experiences with two of the
respondents.
Questions were sent to three responders for written response within two weeks:
1. What is the pricing/fee structure of your company’s parking solution? Including daily
“to park” fee(s); hardware, software, staffing/management if necessary/option pricing;
other. (You/Your company may have already provided this; nevertheless, we ask that
you please provide it succinctly and clearly at this time.
2. Demonstrate/Describe how your solution will keep current with all kinds software and
communications going forward, while keeping Dover’s streets free of, or to a
minimum, unnecessary hardware, including meters, kiosks, signage, etc.
3. How does your solution provide for both mobile and non-mobile technology? For
instance, what are the options for seniors and visitors who do not have an account
already set up? How are groups such as elderly, handicapped, non-tech, etc.,
accommodated?
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4. Are there ways to streamline (any further efficiencies, budget, options or
otherwise) your solution beyond or different from what you've already provided
in the formal response?
5. Is there anything else you would like to detail or comment on regarding your company
or parking solution to reinforce or supplement what you’ve already provided in your
formal response?
March 26. Three DDP representatives participated in reference calls with the following:
Winchester
Thurs, Parking Authority | Winchester, | Corey Executive
Parkmobile | Mar 26 1:30 | Parking VA Macknight Director
Courtney
Mulvanity &
Thurs, Marvin Parking
Passport Mar 26 2:00 | Newark Newark, DE | Howard Supervisor
Thurs, Queen Street Lancaster, William
Colonial Mar 26 2:15 | Parking Lot PA Krasne Principal
Thurs, Dewey
Parkmobile | Mar 26 2:30 | Scott Koenig Beach, DE Scott Koenig | Town Manager
Thurs, Avenue North- Patrick VP of Site
Colonial _| Mar 26 2:45 | Shuttle Service Newark, DE | Honeycutt Development
April 7. Conference call was held with Colonial to further confirm details of proposed service.
April 21. DDP Parking Committee meeting. Reviewed process, concurred on recommended
action to board. Unanimous committee approval to make recommendation to DDP to proceed
with MOU.
April 22. DDP Board meeting. Unanimous board approval to proceed with MOU.
April 23. Call held with Colonial. Discussed next steps, including development of MOU.
NEXT STEPS:
Work with Leg & Fin Committee and proceed to City Council to procced with MOU and
implementation.
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