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Council Committee of the Whole Agenda
October 13, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.
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Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
Adoption of the Agenda
1. Presentation - Wilmington Hope Commission and Bobby Wilson
(Deferred by Committee on September 15, 2020)
2. Update on Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) (Captain Brooks of the Delaware Army
National Guard)
3. Library Reopening Plan
(During the Regular City Council meeting of September 28, 2020, Council members approved
the Committee’s recommendation to refer this item back to Staff until a clear vision of guidelines
and protocols are in place, during the Regular City Council meeting of September 28, 2020.)
(Staff recommendation: Staff proposes a partial capacity re-opening the week of November
1st. If the Committee is in agreement the Committee should provide direction on sanitation
requirements and no contact entry, then direct staff to proceed.)
4. Updates on the Progress of the Master Plans for Each of the Major Parks
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5. Gate/Park Security (Schutte Park)
(Staff recommendation: 1. Create signage that specifies the hours for Schutte Park.
2. Proceed with a gate at the entrance to the main parking lot to the John W. Pitts Recreation
Center. 3. Pursue options for a second gate across Electric Avenue directly south of the main
entrance to the Pitts Center. 4. Look into installing security cameras in the Pitts Center
Parking lot and near the skate park/dog park/playground areas.)
6. Adjournment of Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
Adoption of the Agenda
1. Downtown Dover Partnership Parking Solutions
(During the Regular City Council meeting of June 22, 2020, Council members approved the
Committee’s recommendation approving continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) discussion to be brought back to Council, during the Regular City Council meeting of
June 22, 2020.)
2. Grants
A. Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program – Joint Grant with
Smyrna Police Department & Kent County
(Staff recommendation: Approval of the grant project as requested.)
B. Fiscal Year 2021 Fund to Combat Violent Crime
(Staff recommendation: Approval of the grant and intended purchases.)
3. Pay for Performance Evaluation System
(Staff recommendation: Approval of the implementation of a Pay for Performance
Evaluation system for non-bargaining employees. Pilot period to begin July 1, 2021 –
June 30, 2022. Full implementation July 1, 2022. First pay for performance increase to be
provided July 1, 2023.)
4. Proposed Ordinance #2020-14 - Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances/Proposed Budget
Amendments
(Staff recommendation: Approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $8,420,300
for Fiscal Year 2021 and adoption of Ordinance #2020-14.)
5. Adjournment of Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting
Adjournment of Council Committee of the Whole meeting
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COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole - Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Library DATE SUBMITTED: Oct. 1, 2020
PREPARED BY: Brian Sylvester, Library Director
SUBJECT: Library Reopening Plan
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
REVIEWED BY: Matthew Harline, Assistant City Manager
EXHIBITS: None
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $0.00
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A
TIME TIMETABLE: See below
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff proposes a partial capacity re-opening on the week of November 1st.
If the Committee is in agreement the Committee should provide direction on sanitation requirements and no
contact entry, then direct staff to proceed.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Date of proposed re-opening: Tuesday, Nov 3rd.
Deadline for notifying Sunstates Security: Oct. 19th
Hours of operation: Sun/Mon: closed | Tues/Thurs/Sat: 10 AM to 2 PM | Weds/Fri: 2 PM to 6 PM
This schedule has been adjusted to stagger work schedules, allow extra cleaning, and still allow some
evening and weekend hours for patrons.
Timeline: The week of Nov. 16th staff will provide an assessment on whether/when hours of operation
can be safely expanded for consideration at the Nov. 24th CCW meeting.
For the Library to successfully and safely open, Sunstates Security personnel must be on site. To do this,
Sunstates Security requires a minimum of two full weeks’ notice from the date of the Council’s decision
to re-open. Additional notice may be required if Sunstates personnel require on-site training.
The most recent re-opening plan presented on September 15th contained provisions for opening a
temporary computer lab as a means of offering computer/internet access to patrons until such time as it
is safe to open the library more fully. Due to the short period of time between the Oct. 13th Council
Committee of the Whole meeting and the proposed re-opening date, those provisions have been
removed.
A summary of the Library’s actions taken in response to several sets of COVID-19 safety protocols
follows. Items which require direction from Council are marked with an ***.
CDC guidelines recommend:
- A daily cleaning/sanitation for public spaces. This is being done.
- All staff and visitors (except young children) must wear a facial mask. The library will
require face masks for ages 2 and up.
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- Frequent hand sanitation. The library is providing hand sanitizer at multiple points
throughout the building.
- Social distancing. Furniture has been removed, and remaining furniture has been spaced to
six feet or more apart. Six foot distances for lines at service desks are marked. Physical
plexiglass barriers have been installed at service points.
Governor’s Phase 2 orders require:
- Operate at a 60% occupancy limit. An occupancy table is included with this proposal. An
electronic people counter solution (cost: $5,690) is being purchased as part of this plan in
order to monitor building occupancy. Rooms where there is not enough space to meet the
requirement to “[ensure] six-foot radius around individual household units” will be closed to
the public.
- Quarantine of sick employees/restrict access to ill patrons. Employees are screened daily and
required to stay home if sick. Because body surface thermometers are often incorrect and
temperature is not a reliable indicator of COVID-19, staff will not take patrons’ temperatures
prior to entry.
- Promote teleworking. The nature of library work prohibits teleworking for in-person
services. Currently there is a city-wide prohibition against teleworking except in special
circumstances as it is difficult to monitor and accommodations for frontline workers is not
possible. We are reviewing this policy.
- *** Clean “all surfaces touched by customers” every “fifteen minutes to two hours.” The
Library’s custodial service provider, ATeam, can provide additional sanitation services to
achieve this by having an assigned dayporter at the Library during all hours of operation, at
an estimated cost of $1,974.51/month. If items in the collection (books, movies, etc.) are to
be counted as “surfaces touched by customers”, my professional opinion is that the Library
should remain closed for browsing until that is no longer the case. It is not feasible to
quarantine every item in the building a person touches while browsing.
o Alternate proposal: a weekly or as-needed ‘deep cleaning’ by ServicePro could be
considered. Funding available from savings on security services.
- Hand sanitizer must be available and used regularly by staff. This is in place.
- Signage on how to properly wear a face mask, sanitize hands, and prevent the spread of
COVID-19 must be displayed. This is in place.
Governor’s Phase 2 Industry Specific Orders for Arts and Culture, Museums, Galleries, and
Historical Attractions additionally require:
- Adjust workplace hours and shifts. The current proposal reduces operating hours and
staggers between afternoon and early evening hours.
- Allow visits without reservations. The library is not requiring reservations.
- Maximize Contactless payment methods. Administrative staff is working on reducing the
minimum charge to pay with a credit card and allowing credit card payments for
photocopies. Contactless payment is not currently available for the passport office or the
Friends book sale.
- Provide electronic receipts. The library is offering electronic library card sign up and
electronic notification of holds, due dates, and charges.
- *** No touch entry should be maximized. This can be done at the entrances and bathrooms. I
recommend that the doors to the bathrooms on the main floor be propped open for the
duration of the pandemic. The family restroom in the children’s area and the restrooms on the
second floor will be available by request only.
o To clarify this recommendation: under current procedure, the bathrooms are kept locked.
A staff person must physically take an item from a patron, give them a key, then repeat
that interaction in reverse when the patron returns the key. This exposes both the patrons
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and the staff to multiple interactions with high touch points and vastly increases the risk
of transmitting viruses.
Delaware Division of Libraries additionally recommends:
- Where possible, services should be moved outside or provided virtually. Per City of Dover
administration, Dover Public Library did not activate outdoor Wi-Fi, but has moved all
programs to virtual delivery through March 2021.
- Installation of MERV 13 or better air filters in HVAC system. Central Services reports DPL
has MERV 14 filters in place.
- Follow state provided guidance for keeping IT equipment clean. This guidance will be
followed to prolong the life of the equipment.
REALM (Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums – a joint project of ILMS, OCLC, and
Battelle) study recommends:
- Quarantine all returned library items for a minimum of 72 hours. This is being done.
Specific Library Elements:
- The street side entrance has been designated Emergency Exit Only. All visitors must use the
Parking Lot side entrance.
- Curbside: Curbside pickup of Library items will cease on Nov. 2nd. Curbside can be offered
as-needed (by appointment only) for patrons with high risk factors. There is not adequate
staff to continue this program and follow guidelines for opening the library for patrons.
- The self-check stations for checking out books/materials will be available to patrons and the
public will be strongly encouraged to use this option to reduce person-to-person contact with
the staff.
- Passport Center: When the library re-opens in any capacity, the Passport Center will resume
normal operations for patrons without requiring an appointment. Social and physical
distancing protocols are in place.
- Inspiration Space / Job Assistance Center: The computers in the job assistance center will be
used as additional space for patrons to use the Library’s computers while observing
social/physical distancing. In-person programing in the Inspiration Space/Job Assistance
Center will be suspended until at least January 1st.
- Capitol Room: The Capitol Room will be open, with social distancing rules in effect, for
visitors looking for quiet study space. Patrons will be encouraged to complete their tasks and
limit the amount of time spent in the space.
- Teen Loft: The teen loft space will be open for visitors to select materials and use computers
at 60% capacity which is 24 patrons. The makerspace lab will not resume in-person
programing until after March 2021.
- Children’s Room: The children’s room will be open for visitors to select materials and use
computers. The children’s room will not resume in-person programming until after March
2021.
- Fines/Borrowing: Fines on late or overdue material will be suspended through January 1st
2021. Borrowing periods will be unchanged. Items returned to the library will continue to
appear on patron’s accounts during the quarantine period. Patrons will be billed for any items
as lost after 120 days.
While the Library was closed to the public, numerous physical renovations and policy changes have
been implemented to improve the safety of our patrons. A summary of those changes follows:
- Pro-Watch electronic access panels have been added to the doors in the Library, including on
the restrooms, to allow staff and security guards to quickly access all areas.
- A significant amount of furniture has been discarded or placed in storage, to improve
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visibility and reduce the likelihood of inappropriate behavior in difficult to monitor spots.
Books have been removed from the top and bottom shelves of each shelfing unit to
significantly improve visibility in the stacks.
- Additional cameras and monitors (there are now 30 interior and 15 exterior cameras) have
been installed by Advantech that allow the security guard and the Library Director to view
the cameras live or search recorded information. The feed is directly available to the Dover
PD. Cameras have been successfully used while the facility is closed to monitor and report to
PD on problematic behavior on library grounds in real time.
- Several difficult to monitor areas have been closed to the public.
- Sunstates Security will return to the Library under the state contract to provide security all
hours the Library is open.
- Areas outside the Library have been cleared of vegetation or fenced off to eliminate access to
areas where people had previously been sleeping, leaving trash, urinating, or defecating.
- The Acceptable Behavior Policy is being amended to explicitly prohibit misuse of the
bathrooms, sexual activity, carrying luggage/bedding/camping gear in the Library, and other
minor changes to bring the policy in line with expectations.
- An unattended items procedure is being developed.
- A chart itemizing behaviors that are prohibited in the Library and the corresponding
appropriate response is being developed so that staff response to unacceptable behavior is
uniform and consistent.
Dover Public Library
Occupancy Limits by room
Data provided by Fire Marshal's Office April 2020
First Floor Second Floor Third floor
Reading area 16 Stacks 34 Teen collection 24
Bookstore 17 Reading area 28 Stacks 5
Storage 1 Dover room 6 Reading Room 7
Storage 1 Mechanical room 3 teen admin 2
Multipurpose room A +
Storage 1 teen admin 2
with seats 42 Admin suite 18
without seats 91 storage 1
Storage 1 Directors conference room 12
kitchen 1 Conference room 15
Storage 1 Reading area 3
Multipurpose room B Admin suite 18 Totals
with seats 66 storage 1 580 w/ seating in multipurpose rooms
without seats 141 Tech lab 7 704 w/out seating in multipurpose rooms
Café 15 Admin suite 3
Admin suite 15 Lounge 16
Service area 2 mechanical room 3
admin suite 9 storage 2
Mech/elec room 6 Reading room 6
stacks 18 roof patio 31
reading room 2 Capitol room 35
Storage 1
AV room 9
stacks 17
Storage 1
Admin suite 6
Reading room 19
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole - Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement
Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Parks & Recreation DATE SUBMITTED: October 7, 2020
PREPARED BY: Robin Eaton, Director of Parks, Recreation and Grounds
SUBJECT: Updates on the Progress of the Master Plans for Each of the Major Parks
REFERENCE: Dover Park Master Plan and Schutte Park Master Plan
RELATED PROJECT: n/a
REVIEWED BY: Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager
EXHIBITS: n/a
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: n/a AMOUNT BUDGETED: n/a
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): n/a
TIMETABLE: Now thru Spring of 2021
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: n/a
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
As restrictions have been slightly lifted, our staff thought outside of the box to find new and enticing
opportunities to get families back outside with programming for all ages. Working within the
guidelines, staff has developed a path forward to get us back on track, offering our citizens the quality
recreational programming they have come to know.
Summer Performing Arts Series programming has concluded with great success. Staff was able to
complete the Concert on the Green series with only one date modification due to rain as the John W.
Pitts Recreation Center was not an option this year due to COVID restrictions. Staff was able to offer
five nights of movies on the Green as well.
Sports Coordinator, Steve Pickering was able to offer girls High School Field League and a Kent County
Church Softball League over the summer months. Mr. Pickering was able to utilize Schutte Park for a
Fall Youth Soccer League, and an Adult Flag Football League is underway in Dover Park.
Bike to Work Day was offered on September 22 in partnership with DelDOT Bicycle Planning staff.
This year both Kent County MPO and RideShare Delaware participated with us. Carolyn Courtney also
worked with Whitman Requardt & Associates to publish the Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan update draft for
public review and comments.
Staff has been working Whitman Requardt & Associates on the Five Projects Plan for Schutte and
Dover Parks. Staff participated in a virtual meeting for the Skate Park and a public workshop held in
Dover Park. Currently surveys for Dover Park, Schutte Park Dog Park and Skate Park are open for
public comment. (These surveys will be closing October 9.)
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Dover Park Master Plan Recommendations
Short Term Improvements (0‐5 years)
Recommendation Status Notes
Ongoing
An asphalt multi‐use loop trail system and Partially 2,000 feet installed 2019. Approximately another
pathway connections throughout the park completed 2,000 feet to install
Resurfacing of tennis courts and basketball
courts Completed Pickle ball lines added the Summer of 2019
Access points and trails from the east side of
the park at Acorn Lane and Manchester Square
and the west side at Mapleton Square and The The Laurels and Mapleton have access to newly
Laurels Ongoing installed trail
Park entrance enhancements at all existing and
proposed official access points Ongoing New sign at White Oak Road
1 installed and operational. Fiber being installed
Install and monitor 3 security cameras Ongoing for 2 other locations
Clearing undergrowth near the main entrance
and through the center of park in the
hardwood forest area. Removing large
specimen trees that are hazardous Completed Continue to maintain
Long Term Improvements (3‐7 years)
Recommendation Status Notes
Being Developed with WRA under contract. See
Water Play Pad (accommodates 20‐30 children) Ongoing note below
Being Developed with WRA under contract. See
Accessible Playground Ongoing notes below
Being Developed with WRA under contract. See
Building (Indoor Classroom, Restrooms, Office) Ongoing notes below
Enhance Disc Golf Course On hold Spring 2021
Park Benches (10+) Ongoing 3 added to date
Wildlife Enhancements On hold Spring 2021
Long Term Improvements (6‐10 years)
Recommendation Status Notes
Pond Enjoyment Area On hold Cost prohibitive considering other priorities.
Community Garden (with fence) On hold Cost prohibitive considering other priorities.
Nature Play Area On hold Cost prohibitive considering other priorities.
Linear Skate Obstacle Trail (1,000 SF) On hold Skate Park to be installed at Schutte Park
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Dover Park
The pond and ditch line have been maintained for vegetation.
A workshop was held for the three projects (building, water pad and accessible park) on site the
evening of October 1. The information boards from the Dover Park Workshop have been uploaded to
the project Secure Shares site in the Public Outreach folder:
https://secureshares.wrallp.com/Default.aspx?alias=secureshares.wrallp.com/32233000
You will need to register to access the information.
Playground safety surface added.
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Schutte Park Master Plan Recommendations
Phase 1
Recommendation Status Notes
Finish loop trail; plant
additional trees and
wooded
areas and install benches Last phase extended the trail to the area for the dog
along paths Partially completed park and skate park. Waiting on further funding.
Install disc golf course On hold interferes with field usage
Pave and stripe existing
parking lots; use pervious
pavement for parking
spaces On hold Cost prohibitive considering other priorities.
Grade and seed west of
Former Wyoming Mill Rd;
begin using additional field IRT grant and Army National Guard Coordination.
space Ongoing Scheduled for Summer 2022
Construct concrete skate Being Developed with WRA under contract. See
park Ongoing notes below
Being Developed with WRA under contract. See
Dog Park Ongoing notes below
Phase 2
Recommendation Status Notes
Construct multi‐use
artificial turf field and
entrance plaza On hold Cost prohibitive considering other priorities.
Add additional storage
space Completed New Building
Phase 3
Recommendation Status Notes
Install outdoor exercise
equipment along loop trail On hold Cost prohibitive considering other priorities.
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Schutte Park
Skate Park survey closes October 9th.
Skate Park Virtual workshop was held Tuesday September 29th. The following is a link to
The attendee list, Q&A log, and video from the Skatepark Workshop folder:
https://secureshares.wrallp.com/Default.aspx?alias=secureshares.wrallp.com/32233000
You will need to register to access the information.
Lisa Chase is working on funding sources for the dog park.
Staff has moved to the new building.
Staff is developing options for securing the back part of Schutte Park.
Bench areas at the softball fields have been upgraded with new fill material.
Trail through the woods filled with material and leveled.
Playground safety surface added.
Silver Lake Park
Masterplan is in RFP development.
New lighting and Fiber for cameras have been installed.
A new deck was installed at the boat ramp.
Bulk head areas have been maintained for vegetation.
Installed story walk in collaboration with the library.
Removed old worn unnecessary fencing.
Added additional safety railing to the dam infrastructure.
Will be lowing the lake starting on Monday October 12th.
Playground safety surface added.
Memorial Park
The shoreline has been mowed.
Mallard Pond Park
Playground safety surface added.
Trees limbed up for security.
Maintained pond and trail edge for vegetation.
Removed large dead tree.
Millcreek Park
Playground safety surface added.
Dover Street Park
Playground safety surface added.
Removed lighting from ball field (safety).
Free little library installed.
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Saulsbury Park
Free little library installed.
Kirkwood Street Park
Playground safety surface added.
Orville Myers Park
Three flower beds maintained.
Richardson Park
Brick shoreline cleaned of vegetation and debris.
Mayfair Park
Free little library installed.
Williams Park
Playground safety surface added.
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Councilman David Anderson
Dover City Council
Dover, DE
October 5, 2020
Dear David,
I have enclosed letters that were written a year ago. I am proposing a dog park at the current
Dover Street Park. Its main advantage is that it's in the center of the city. It is within walking
distance of many of our elderly citizens.
My layout for the park has a water source on the west end from the pump house. The west
end of the park needs further design for a seating area for the dog owners. They basically need
seating and shade for a gathering space.
There is adequate parking on Dover Street. There are right-of-way issues that need to be
sorted out by professional staff.
Thank you for your time and attention to these materials.
Sincerely,
~1/
Tom Dix
Civilian Member, Parks & Recreation Comm.
Dover City Council
302-672-7404
kathytomm@verizon.net
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From: WILLIAM GARFINKEL <wgarfinkel@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 10:56 AM
To: Anderson, David <david.anderson@dover.de.us>
Subject: Re: Dover Street Dog Park
Dave I think Dover St., Park checks all the boxes for a dog park. It central Dover, has potable water,
electricity, and the lands already owned by the city. What would be the next steps in the evaluation tum
it over to Staff for evaluation? Your thoughts.
Sent from Will's iPhone
302-670-0195
W garfinkel@aol.com
On Oct 29, 2019, at 9:59 AM, Anderson, David <david.anderson(a)dover.de.us> wrote:
Your thoughts?
Respectfully,
The Honorable David L. Anderson
4th District Dover City Council
(302)736-7006 office
(302) 339-1047 Cell (personal)
david.anderson@dover.de.us
davidlevianderson@gmail.com (personal)
From: Thomas Dix <kathytomm@verizon.net>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 7:30 PM
To: Anderson, David <david.anderson@dover.de.us>
Subject: Dover Street Dog Park
HI, DAVID,
HERE IS MY DRAWING OF THE PROPOSED DOVER STREET DOG PARK. FYI.
TOM DIX
<Oct 28 2019 - Drawing.pdf>
Virus-free. www.avg.com
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Thomas Dix
From: Thomas Dix < kathytomm@verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 2:13 PM
To: 'Anderson, David'
Cc: Kirby Hudson (Khudson@dover.de.us); 'KIRBY A'
Subject: RE: Dover Street Dog Park
DEAR DAVID,
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE PARK IN TOWN POINTE? THE BIG ADVANTAGE OF DOVER PARK AS A DOG PARK IS
ITS CENTRAL LOCATION. IF YOU ONLY HAVE ONE DOG PARI< IT SHOULD BE IN A CENTRAL LOCATION.
SINCERELY,
TOM DIX
From: Anderson, David [mailto:david.anderson@dover.de.us]
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 1:29 PM
To: wgarfinkel@aol.com
Cc: Hudson, Kirby A <khudson@dover.de.us>; thomas j. dix <kathytomm@verizon.net>
Subject: Fw: Dover Street Dog Park
Will,
It is this simple, I will CC Mr. Hudson. I agree. It has everything. Parking could be a potential issue if we
are successful. I think it was one of two great sites that we own that would be great. Another is a
currently under utilized park in Town Pointe that would be ideal as well. It offers an opportunity to
revitalize a place I have never seen more than two people use. I think it could be made better in terms
of parking than even this location and also the right size and no one would be disrupted, but it is
harder to find and less central than a block off S. Governors Ave., which is the negative. I will submit
all citizen suggestions and have utmost confidence that staff will evaluate the options and have a
suggestion soon. I would like to get this on the agenda in the next couple of months to at least move it
forward so we can do the designs. I could see this in phases and getting it up and running in phase 1 in
the next budget. Staff does not need to be convinced we need one. Now they need the support to
make it happen. I hope you gentlemen will add your voices to it when we bring this to Committee.
Thank you for your input! We will try to make it happen.
Respectfully,
The Honorable David L. Anderson
4th District Dover City Council
{302)736-7006 office
(302) 339-1047 Cell {personal)
david.anderson@dover.de.us
davidlevianderson@gmail.com (personal)
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Thomas Dix
From: Thomas Dix < kathytomm@verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 2:16 PM
To: Kirby Hudson (Khudson@dover.de.us)
Subject: FW: Dover Street Dog Park
Attachments: Oct 28 2019 - Drawing.pdf
From: Thomas Dix [mailto:kathytomm@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 7:31 PM
To: David Anderson (david.anderson@dover.de.us) <david.anderson@dover.de.us>
Subject: Dover Street Dog Park
HI, DAVID,
HERE IS MY DRAWING OF THE PROPOSED DOVER STREET DOG PARK. FYI.
TOM DIX
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The Little CreC'k dog park \\'<ls approved by KC'nt County Levy Court back in mid-.June. It ¼'3.5 awarded S~fi.OOD in county
funding. The project is on schedule for completion by the end of the month. thf:' town says. (Dt'lm"'·,1n." State Ncw'i/.\farc Cler;.')
DOVER- Little Creek Mayor Glenn Gauvry says the town will put the finishing
touches on its new dog park by the end of the month. The S.35,000 Kent County-
funded project was given the green light back in mid-,June.
"None of this would have been possible without the confidence and support of our Le\y
Court commissioners, who have partnered with the town of Little Creek in this
important community building initiative,'' said Mayor Gauvry,
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Corner benches and trash receptacles have also been installed. Mayor Gauvry said that
next week two wells \\ill be installed \\ith hand-operated pumps - the labor and
supplies for that feature are being donated by the Little Creek Fire Company.
''A considerable amount of volunteer labor has been provided by both the community
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overruns,'· said Mayor Gauvry. ''To date, we are on target for completion by the end of Dover Weather
September and on budget."
The town plans to take responsibility for maintaining the park once it ·s complete. A
two-person park commission was established to help manage the park and guide its
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'·We're going to be looking into county-wide and community eyents like dog training
and immunization workshops - there are a lot of things that can be done with that
kind of platform," he said. "The commission is looking at ways to get Pet Srna1i:, Petco,
Concord Pet Foods & Supplies and local vets involved in events too. To date, we haven't
received any commitments. We are also hoping to have their presence in some capacity
at our grand opening that will probably be around mid-October."
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'·It's important to have this group {\5tablished before we open the dog park, so that we
have user guidance and oversight,'' said Mayor Gauvry.
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A letter and a petition signed by ''over 50'' residents, addressed to Dover Mayor Robin
Christiansen spurred discussion about a new dog park and ''passive playground" in the
Acorn Farms development recently,
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The prospect was discussed at last Tuesday's city council meeting. Mahala Duffy, the area. You can also read the free
Dover resident who penned the letter, said the park would help bring the community e-newspaper, a digital replica of the print
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together and increase home values. The proposal has the support of the development's
homeowners association as well, she added.
''We are looking to have something that will be great for our surrounding neighbors to
not have to travel as far and to feel at home with their children and dogs," said Ms.
Duffy
Ms. Duffy said that the petitioners are seeking financial assistance from the city ,~ith
setting up the park, but because they are only in the very early planning stages, cost
estimates and project scope have not yet been explored. The idea for the park came up
during a ''Community Unity Day" celebration in the Acorn Farms subdivision.
City Councilman Brian Lewis thinks the proposal shows "great initiative," but would
like the city to do its due diligence before moving forward with discussion.
''Dog parks have been increasing in popularity in today's world,"' he said. "I know
Middletown completed a dog park not too long ago and New Castle County has many
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in their communities. I would first like to see director of planning and community
development David Hugg ban together ;vith the residents of the community proposing
the dog park to evaluate the pros and cons, extent of city involvement and who would
be responsible for keeping the area clean and sanitary..,
According to Ms. Duffy, the proposed site of the park is on 1 Acacia Place in Do1·er.
According to Mr. Hugg. some legwork \\ill be necessary to determine whether or not
the park is feasible on the parcel in question.
"The council hasn't taken any action yet," said Mr. Hugg. ''At the meeting, there were
questions about what piece of land is city-0\med in the development and what
restiictions or covenants may be attached to it."
The land parcel being considered is near a "drainage way," and thus may be currently
earmarked for drainage or as some sort of buffer, Mr. Hugg said.
''The council has instructed staff to gather more information at tbis point,·• he added.
"It's an older development so we'll need to examine it further and look into any
restdctions. ·•
According to Mr. Hugg, several residents came to the city council meeting on Tuesday
to speak in support of the proposal and one person spoke out against it.
Tidbury Park
Although it's about 5 miles away from the Acorn Farms development, Dover already
does have at least one clog park. Kent County paid $22,481 to set up Tidbury Park on
2233 S. State St. in Dover back in 2008. According to Kent County Parks and
-Recr~~""'nt Director Michael Rigby, the purchase included a well, pumps,
fencing, concrete, signage, trees, benches, grass seed, fe1tilizer and lumber. Since then,
the park has seen continuous and sustained use. said l\fr. Rigby.
"It absolutely gets used daily by patrons," he said. "We try to meet the demands of the
citizens of Kent County, and we had a fair number of inquiries about dog parks
beforehand so we decided to build one because we had that location that was basically
an open area not really being utilized."
Owners are welcome to walk their dogs at all county parks, but Tidbury Park is the only
county-nm '•off leash" park. The park is open to the public, but users must have their
dogs licensed, be current on vaccinations and follow posted rules.
Milford built a dog park of their own in 2014 and Lewes Unleashed Dog Park, a private
park, was completed last summer. According to BringFido.com, a resource that
aggregates dog amenities. Delaware has about 35 '•off leash'' dog parks.
As far as online rating resources like Safe Wise and Rankings are concerned, Delaware
does pretty well in terms of ''dog-friendliness." Compiling data concerning number of
animal shelters, "no-kill'' shelters, animal cruelty laws, Humane Society rankings and
other regulations and amenities, SafeWise ranked Delaware the 11th most dog-friendly
state in 2017 and Rankings rated it the 16th in 2016.
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Third district Levy Court commissioner Allen Angel, at-large commissioner Terry Pepper and Little Cwck Mayor Glenn
GaU\'l)' met residents at the fre.,;hly-complett!d dog park in l.ittl<' Creek for its grand opening on Saturday morning.
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UTILE CREEK - Despite the snowfall and near freezing temperatures, Little Creek
town officials and Kent County Levy Comt commissioners held the grand opening of
the town·s new dog park on Saturday morning.
Sitting on about 1.6 acres adjacent to the Little Creek Post Office, the dog park features
separate fenced areas for small dogs and large dogs to roam off-leash. The park also
contains benches, trash cans and will soon have drinking fountains (installed by the The Delaware State News is published seven
Little Creek Fire Company). Little Creek Mayor Glenn Gauvry noted that although the days a week. You can find it in retail outlets
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Back in June 2017, Kent County Levy Court awarded the Town of Little Creek a edition.
$35,000 Community Projects Assistance Grant to help cover the costs of construction
and b1ush clearing on the plot of land. The community assistance fund is funded
annually with the real estate transfer tax.
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Pepper were on hand to laud the project ·s success. RS~ ] ,....ilV:r Fa::1..'b(i(1];
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'·Everyone was able to do more with fewer resources because we worked together," said Dover Weather
Mr. Pepper. "The county probably would ha Ye never bought a piece of land like this to
put a dog park in, but because Little Creek came lo us with the idea and were willing to
furnish the land, labor and organization, we were able to prO\ide the funds. It turned
out to be a great partnership."
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of having the dog park on town-owned land. Mr. 1\ngel feels that when the county
pa1tners with local municipalities, it can spur regrohtb and be a boon for economic
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''The historic portion of Little Creek goes back to the' 40s when it was the oyster capital
of the world," he said. "Disease killed off a lot oft he oyster bed which damaged that
economic activity, and it's taken some time to come back from that. Anything we can
do to enhance a community and start bringing people back in is great, because it get
ideas flowing and boosts interest in investing."
Mayor Guarvy said that even though the park just opened, residents have been rallying
around the idea for months. A ''friends of the dog park" group was established to be
responsible for maintaining the park after funds were received from the county. The
group, starting with only three members, has since ballooned to almost 20
pa1ticipants, said the mayor.
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Kent County's Tidbury Park on State Street in Dover was built for S22,481 back in
2008. According to Kent County Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Michael
Rigby, the purchase included a well, pumps, fencing, concrete, signage, trees, benches,
grass seed, fertilizer and lumber. Since then, the park has seen continuous and
sustained use, said Mr. Rigby.
The commissioners and mayor feel that the dog park, in combination with a DNREC-
led project to build a fishing pier and boat dock on the Little River, may herald new
opportunities for the commercially vacant town of Little Creek.
"We've been trying to get behind all sorts of ideas," said Mr. Angel. ''We've talked to the
mayor and DNREC, suggesting things like holding a regatta boat race from Leipsic to
Bowers with Little Creek as its center - even trying to rebuild the old Port Mahon
lighthouse back up as a point of interest on the Delaware Baysbore Byway."
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Mr. Pepper encourages other small towns to approach the Levy Court with community-
building project ideas.
"We're always looking for partnerships like this, anything that makes the community a
better place and biings people together," he said. "Between this park and the docks
coming up on the south part of town, I feel like people will start to see that Little Creek
is worth looking into."
As the first dogs began relieving themselves at the park on Saturday morning, officials
cheered that it had officially been "christened.'.
The handicap-accessible park is now open to the public free of charge.
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COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole – Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: October 6, 2020
PREPARED BY: Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Gate/Park Security at Schutte Park
REFERENCE:
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
REVIEWED BY: City Manager, Donna Mitchell
EXHIBITS: N/A
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $2,000 - $30,000 (estimate) AMOUNT BUDGETED: None
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Various
TIMETABLE: ASAP
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Create signage that specifies the hours for Schutte Park.
2. Proceed with a gate at the entrance to the main parking lot to the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.
3. Pursue options for a second gate across Electric Avenue directly south of the main entrance to the Pitts Center.
4. Look into installing security cameras in the Pitts Center Parking lot and near the skate park/dog
park/playground areas.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The John W. Pitts Recreation Center opened in April of 2008 at 10 Electric Avenue and has largely operated
without major incidents. Recently a raucous party that included students at Delaware State University led to
a homicide in the Pitts Center parking lot. However, in addition to the recent tragedy, we have had several
occasions where cars have driven off Electric Avenue where the road bends to the east at a 90◦ angle. In the
most recent accident, a car drove through the fence and did some damage near the water pump station.
Finally, we have had some problems with illegal dumping in the area. Remember, with the Van Sant power
plant and the permitted yard waste area, this area is under the supervision of DNREC, and we are obligated
to minimize illegal dumping.
After studying the issue for the past week with the leadership in Parks, Recreation and Grounds, the Police
Department, Central Services, Public Works and the Mayor we have developed a plan for review. The
Electric Department, NAES and the Water/Wastewater Departments have not been involved any great
degree yet, and we only have very general cost estimates.
The plan involves four parts.
We need to improve signage that clearly states when the park is open, and when people will be trespassing.
Currently there is none. The exact location and wording will be worked out by staff. We are also pursuing
a possible ordinance that says gatherings in the City park of more than 100 people require a permit to rent a
space, or an event permit. The details and legality of this have not been researched, but this has been a
problem in other parks as well.
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Based on the problem with vehicles accessing the parking lot for one large party that eventually turned
violent as well as vehicles that spend the night, limiting access to the parking lot seems wise. This refers to
the RED GATE (1). City staff is moving forward with this project which we estimate will cost less that
$1,000 to purchase and install. A second automated gate, the ORANGE GATE (2), is also recommended.
Advantech has a possible solution that would allow access by an employee badge or a badge/key card given
to other approved individuals. It would be possible to give Proctor & Gamble a remote code that would
allow them to open the gate from their guard tower. This would allow them to allow construction vehicles
through the gate if they expand their facility in the future or for access to shipping trailers. Finally, for other
consideration that would be memorialized in a written agreement, P&G might be willing to manage a small
number of “badges” to allow other individuals to access the other facilities such as contractors at the Van
Sant power plan.
None of these options would create a perfect security solution as it is financially and practically important to
prevent pedestrian traffic and the individual who is willing to risk their vehicle by driving through the tree
line. Some additional fencing will be necessary to make the gates effective, but it is suggested that
additional security cameras be purchased and added to the City network. The short term and annual costs
have not been totaled yet. Additional fences will remain in place at the Van Sant Generator and at the
entrances to the yard waste area. We will also evaluate if additional traffic safety measures may be needed
to prevent vehicles from missing the turn and colliding with the Water Department facilities
At the Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 13, we are asking for direction to pursue a full-cost analysis
of an automated gate and for staff to identify funding sources. Staff would also develop the cost to install
and maintain security cameras on the Pitts Center and/or the new Parks Operations and Maintenance
building. It may be useful to install cameras at the card reader at the gate and from positions that can
visualize the area where the skate park, and dog park are planned and where the playground and pavilion
already are.
City staff plans to proceed with the gate across the main parking lot and the signage.
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Downtown Dover Partnership
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101 W. Loockerman Street, Ste 1A
Dover, DE 19904
{302)678-2940
Attachments for 10-13-20 Council Committee of the Whole meeting:
• Talking points for Oct. 13, 2020 meeting
• Proposed ordinance revisions, per City Solicitor
• Revised MOU from vendor, Colonial Parking Inc.
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DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP PARKING SOLUTIONS
OCTOBER 13, 2020 meeting:
Summary for Member of the City of Dover Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
and Council as a Committee of the Whole, meeting of October 13, 2020:
On June 2, 2020, the Downtown Dover Partnership met with the City Council of the Whole and
presented the need for a comprehensive, unified parking solution for downtown Dover. Such a
solution would provide for efficiency,· convenience and value that comes with a well-designed,
effective, comprehensive parking solution that combines both SMART technology with user-
friendly mechanics, suitable for the broadest range of ages and abilities.
Prior to the June 2 meeting earlier this year, in the fall of 2019 the Downtown Dover Partnership
requested and received permission from the City to explore parking solutions f or the central
business district, and to include the city's real estate to ensure a unified solution. As a result, the
DDP processed a formal Request For Information in January 2020 and the board unanimously
agreed that Colonial Parking Inc. was the most qualified vendor to work with the DDP and its
partners to develop and implement such a solution.
This summer, in response to the June 6 City Council of the Who/e's request, the DDP worked with
the City Solicitor to review the current ordinances that relate to city parking, use of city streets,
meters, enforcement and anything else related to the intended development of a parking
solution. In addition, ·s everal edits were made to the proposed Memorandum of Understanding
between the DDP and Colonial Parking. This document is in your packet. (Primary changes:
Establish parking fee and fine structure, in adherence to City of Dover ordinance," and "Determine
portion of parking fine revenue to be paid to City of Dover...")
NOTE: The ordinance change will cost the City no lay out of funds, and relieves one- to two police
officers from downtown parking enforcement.
At this time, and having completed the due diligence necessary to proceed, the DDP now seeks
favor from City Council to move forward. Specifically, we seek your blessing to:
• Sign the MOU {DDP with Colonial Parking Inc.)
• Proceed with development of a comprehensive parking solution, with city and public
input.
• Implem ent the parking solution, with a target implementation date of third quarter of the
2021 calendar year.
NOTE: It is important to note that proceeding with signature of the MOU to design the parking
solution includes blessing to implement that solution. If the implementation does not take place,
the DDP will be required to pay+/- $35,000 in planning fees for the solution. With City council
member input during the process, there should be no surprises in the final solution.
10-13-20
Downtown Dover Partnership - Parking Solutions
This is a follow up summary to Dover City Council subsequent to the June 2, 2020 meeting and proposed
ordinance changes to Section 106 of the City Code.
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(Previous) JUNE 6, 2020 meeting:
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 comm ercia I 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.
To achieve these goals, the DDP has undertaken a thorough process to select best qualified
vendor. Overview of RFI process is summarized on Pages 3 and 4.
Integral to proceeding with execution of the MOU (separate attachment), and once all
necessary legislative action has been successfully completed through the City of Dover Leg &
Fin Committee*, is the understanding-that the City of Dover will grant authority to DDP for the
responsibility to develop and manage the entire parking solution for the centra l business
district of Dover. (For extent of parking areas, reference Exhibits A-1 and A-2 in the attached
draft MOU between the DDP and Colonial Parking, Inc.)
*Legislative action needed may include: permitting the DDP to utilize city roads for fee-
based parking, to install related hardware and signage, to carry out parking enforcement
on public streets/lots including co llection of fees, and to enter into a legal/binding
agreement with the City and to implement the solution, without additional requests from
Counci l.
Once the Downtown Parking Program has been fully developed, DDP will report to City Council
on the details prior to implementation of that solution.
It is important to note that members of Counci l and the public-at-large are invited and
encouraged to participate w ith the DDP Parking Comm ittee 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 half 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. The RFI can be viewed at https://www.downtowndoverpartnership.com/
March 16 Five responses to RFI were received:
1. Colonial
2. Dover Parking Partners
3. Flowbird
4. ParkMobile
5. Passport
March 18 RFl's were reviewed and discussed by DDP Parking Committee members.
o Immediate concurrence to rule out one respondent. (Too many questions; no strategy
offered by Dover Parking Partners.)
o DDP staff noted to take into consideration that current staff responsibilities include
oversight of many volunteer committees and working groups (within comm ittees) in
addition to oversight of DDP-owned properties and maintenance thereof. The decision
for DDP to continue to ful ly manage parking would require add itional staff.
o DDP staff noted a recent experience with one vendor to be marginal. (Flowbird)
o Several in the meeting expressed having good experiences with two of the respondents.
March 23 Questions were sent to three responders (Colonial, ParkMobile, Passport) for
written response within two weeks:
1. What is the pricing/fee structure of your company's parking solut ion? Including daily
"to park" fee(s); hardware, software, staffing/management if necessary/option pricing;
other. (You/Your company may have already provided th is; 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 1 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 1 ve already provided in your
formal response?
March 26. Three DDP representatives (Todd Stonesifer, Dave Hugg, Diane Laird)
participated in reference calls with the following:
Winchester
Thurs, Parking Authority Winchester, Corey Executive
Parkmobile Mar26 1:30 Parking VA MacKnight Director
Courtney
Mulvanity &
Thurs, Marvin Parking
Passport Mar 26 2:00 City of Newark Newark, DE Howard Supervisor
Thurs, Queen Street Lancaster, William
Colonial Mar 26 2:15 Parking Lot PA Krasne Principal
Thurs, Town of Dewey Dewey
Parkmobil e Mar26 2:30 Beach Beach, DE Scott Koenig Town Manager
Thurs, Avenue North- Patrick VP of Site
Colonia l 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. Unanimou s 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:
DDP work with Leg & Fin Committee to prepare for presentation to City Council to request
concurrence to proceed with MOU to design and implement a comprehensive parking solution.
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This is a follow up summary to Dover City Council subsequent to the June 2, 2020 meeting and proposed
ordinance changes to Section 106 of the City Code.
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Version 2 - 7/28/2020
NOTE BY DL 10-6-20: Black- current wording, Blue - additions, Red - deletions
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE# 2020-XX
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, AND IN COUNCIL MET:
That Chapter 106, of the Dover Code of Ordinances, Traffic and Vehicles, Article 111, Stopping, Standing
and Parking, Division 2 Metered Parking and Division 4, Downt own Pa rking shall be amended to
facilitate creation of a metered parking system for the downtown business district, as follows:
Sec. 106-161. Payment for leasing Parking Meters.
The payment for the leasing or purchase of parking meters w ithin the designated area is to be provided
by the Downt own Dover Partnership solely from the receipts, funds and revenues obtained by the city
Partnership from the operation of the parking meters system .
Sec. 106-162 - Marking parking spaces and erecting meters
a) Upon those street or portions of streets which the city council has designated as parking meter
zones, the city manager shall cause parking spaces to be marked on the curb or pavement, or by
other appropriate means, shall cause a parking meter to be erected at each space so marked,
the Downtown Dover Partnership shall be authorized to install a parking meter at each space or
series of spaces so marked, as they deem appropriat e.
b) The City Council may authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the
Downtown Dover Partnership to manage parking on City-owned lots wit hin the designated area
and extend t he installation and management of a parking system thereon.
Sec. 106-163 - Use of meters required.
a) Payment. Upon entering a parking meter zone when the parking meter regulations are in effect,
the operator of a vehicle shall immediately make the required payment in U.S. currency by coin,
cash, debit card, credit card, or other acceptable method of payment, in the parking meter
situated at or near the parking space and operate the meter according to the instructions
thereon. Failure to make the required payment shall result in a fine as provided in Appendix F -
Fees and Fines in accordance with t he provisions of Sec. 106-212, fines and fees set by the
Downtown Dover Partnership.
b) Payments accepted. All parking meters shall be adjusted so that when properly operated,
payments may be made at any time throughout the time range of the meters, with each
payment permitting the vehicle to be parked in a metered parking space for a period as
provided in Appendix F - Fees and Fines in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 106-212, fees
and fines set by the Downtown Dover Part nership.
Sec. 106- 181. Definitions.
Enforcement Officer means the hea lth inspecto r any duly authorized person granted authority in writing
to enforce parking regulations by the Downtown Dover Partnership or any member of the police
department.
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Sec. 106-211 Definitions.
"Designated Area" means those areas streets or portions of streets within the downtown business
district and any city-owned parking lot controlled by the Dover Pa rking Authority so designated by the
City Council as parking meter zones to be controlled by the Downtown Dover Partnership.
"Downtown business district" means that part of the city bounded by and including South State Street,
North Street, Queen Street and Reed Street, and any other areas designated by the chief of police and
the city manager.
Sec. 106-212. Downtown Dover Partnership authority and parking limitations.
(e) Within the designated area, the Downtown Dover Partnership shall have the authority to establish
parking regulations and policies consistent with Chapter 106, as deemed appropriate, including, but not
limited to, the installation of parking meters, setting and collection of parking fees, enforcement of
parking regulations and collection of fines, and shall retain all receipts therefrom .
Sec. 106-213 Effective date and duration:
This ordinance shall be effective upon the designation of the parking meter zones and shall be reviewed
at the end of the first two years and at least every five years thereafter to ensure that the purposes of
this ordinance are being achieved and may be void if not effective.
Synopsis
This ordinance grants the authority to the Downtown Dover Partnership to install and manage parking
meters within parking meter zones designated by the City Council in the Downtown Development
District, and t o retain the proceeds from such operation.
Black - current wording, Blue - additions, Red - deletions
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April 27, 2020
Diane Laird
Downtown Dover Partnership
IOI West Loockerman Street, Suite 1-A
Dover, DE 19901
Dear Diane:
The following Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been developed to establish the
basis for an agreement between the Downtown Dover Partnership, ("DDP") and Colonial Parking,
Inc. ("CPI") for the development, implementation and management of the Downtown Dover
Parking Program in Downtown Dover, DE (the "Program"). Consistent with the business retention,
expansion and recruitment components integral to the economic development mission of the 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 relationship between
DDP and CPI shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:
I. The Program shall consist of developing parking policies for the Downtown Dover Business
District On-Street parking consisting of238-spaces as illustrated in Exhibit "A-1" -
Downtown Dover On-Street Parking and the Off-Street parking facilities consisting of3-
parking facilities, (i) Bradford Street Lot, (ii) Minor Street Lot & (iii) Governors Avenue
Lot, with a total of222-spaces as illustrated in Exhibit "A-2" - Downtown Dover Off-Street
Parking Facilities.
2. Development of the Program:
a. CPI shall work with DDP to develop the details of the Progran1 including:
i. Confirm parking inventory,
ii. Establish parking fee and fine structure, in adherence to Citv of Dover
ordinance.
iii. Determ ine portion of parking fi ne revenue to be paid to City of Dover..._ __ __ _... -( Fo rmatted: Condensed by 0.1 pt
tth.iY,___Developee specifications for parking fee collections system, Multi-
Space Meters (MSMs),
w-:_v._ _Develop the procedures for Contract (Monthly) Parking program in
Off-Street Facilities,
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. __Develop specifications for Pay-by-Phone/Mobile Payment options for
MSMs,
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¥hvii. Determine the legal requirements for on-street parking enforcement and
scoff law collections.
¥thviii. Evaluate off-street parking facilities for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging,
-v-tthi&__Evaluate cost-benefit of setting up parking availability with On-Line
Reservations (Spot Hero+ others),
ttt,&....__Develop Marketing Program for the Program to include public
meetings to inform prior to the final roll-out/implementation of the
Program,
i'r..hl,___Review graphics/signage for Downtown Dover wayfinding and
parking,
l4xii. Develop Pro Forma/Budget of Revenue and Expenses for Program as
more details are available from above efforts,
~xiii. Develop an Implementation Schedule for the above work.
_b. The costs of developing the Program shall be paid by CPI during the course of the
development of the Program, estimated to be $37,900.
1. If after the development of the Program, DDP and CPI proceed with
executing a Management and Operation Agreement for the
implementation & management of the Program, the costs of developing
the program will absorbed by the program and paid over the initial 5-
year tenn of the Program.
ii. If after the development of the Progran1, DDP decides not to proceed
with the implementation of the Program, CPI shall be reimbursed the
full cost of developing the Program by DDP.
2. Implementation of the Program / Management and Operation Agreement:
a. DDP and CPI may enter into a Management and Operation Agreement ("M & O
Agreement") for the implementation and management of the Program at the
completion of the development of the Progran1, solely at DDP's option.
b. The Management and Operation Agreement shall be for a term of not less than five
(5) years and provide DDP with three (3) additional options to extend offive (5)
years each.
c. CPI shall implement the Program as developed during the Development Phase to
include the following:
i. Distribute the specifications for parking fee collections system, Multi-
Space Meters (MSMs) and obtain proposals from prequalified MSM
equipment Vendors,
ii. Evaluate MSM proposals,
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iii. Select the MSMsNendor0,
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iv. CPI will manage the procurement and funding of the purchase and
installation of the MSMs,
v. CPI will manage the installation of the MSM system,
vi. Develop the procedures to implement the MSM system,
vii. Set-up facilities for purchase of a parking space through CPI's on-line
registration system,
viii. Issue customer credential for parking facility (barcoded electrostatic
sticker),
ix. Implement Pay-by-Phone/Mobile Payment options for MSMs if deemed
appropriate,
x. Establish enforcement method for the Program both on-street and off-
street (Transient & Contract Parking Customers),
xi. Develop On-Line Presence for addition to www.ColonialParki111?.com,
xii. Set-up Program facilities on Colonial Customer Care Portal (Zephire),
xiii. Implement Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging at off-street facilities if
deemed appropriate,
xiv. Implement On-Line Reservations (Spot Hero+ others) if deemed
appropriate,
xv. Implement Marketing Program for the Program to include public
meetings to inform prior to the fina l roll-out/implementation of the
Program,
xvi. Implement with DDP assistance and grant funding already available,
graphics/signage for Downtown Dover wayfinding and parking,
xvii. Finalize Budget of Revenue and Expenses for Program,
xviii. Execute the Implementation Schedule as prepared and approved during
the Development Phase of the project.
d. Upon completion of the Implementation Phase of the Program and during the tenn
of the M & 0 Agreement, CPI shall manage the Program providing the fo llowing
services to DDP:
i. CPI shall supply, train, and supervise the employees necessary for the
management of the Program,
ii. CPI shall carry out DDP's policies and execute directives petiaining to
the management of the Program,
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iii. CPI shall be responsible for the general maintenance of the off-street
parking Facilities including the general housekeeping and routine
repairs like cleaning, trash removal, line painting, maintenance of
signs & markings and maintenance of the parking equipment.
iv. The parking facilitv Owner. whether DDP or the Citv of Dover. shall
be responsible for all off-street parking facilities maintenance and
repairs of a capital nature, including, but not limited to: mechanical,
electrical, plumbing, surface repair, replacement of all light bulbs,
ballasts and other lighting components, repairs to any walls and floors,
and sinkholes.
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v-:_vi_. __CPI shall impose and collect parking charges for all users of the
Program in accordance with the parking fees determined from time to
time by the DDP, with recommendations from CPI.
-v-hvii. CPI shall pay all necessary, proper, and reasonable expenses of
managing the Program as set forth in an operating budget prepared by
CPI, subject to DDP's prior writ1en approval.
¥tt-:viii. CPI shall cause all receipts from the Progran1 to be promptly deposited
in CPI's bank account. Disbursements from the account shall be made
by CPI to pay all expenses of the Program.
-\4&.!&__At the end of each month, CPI shall prepare and submit to DDP a
monthly and Year-To-Date summary ofrevenue, expenses, and the
resulting net operating income illustrating the actual revenue &
expenses vs. budget, per line item, for the Program by the 15th of the
following month.
~&__Net operating income may be (1) reserved by CPI for future
expansions of the Program as directed by DDP, (2) paid to DDP with
the delivery of the monthly statements or (3) a portion reserved by CPI
for future expansions of the Program as directed by DDP and a portion
paid to DDP with the delivery of the monthly statements.
~ ~CPI shall provide comprehensive insurance coverage for the Progran1,
the costs of which shall be included in the operating budget for the
Program.
4xii. CPI shall apply for and secure, in its own name, all municipal permits
and licenses required for the Program.
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Should the above terms meet with your approval, please indicate by signing below and
returning the signed original to me. If you have any questions or require additional information,
please do not hesitate to call. I may be reached at the office at (302) 651-3606, on my cell phone at
(302) 218-715 1 or by e-mail at jhatfield<@colonialparking.com whichever is most convenient.
Very truly yours,
Jed Hatfield
President
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Agreed and Accepted this _ _ day of _ __ _ ___ , 2020
Downtown Dover Pa1tnership
By:
Signature
By: Diane Laird
Name (Print or Type)
Title: Executive Director
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Exhibit A-2 Downtown Dover Off-Street Parking Facilities
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE #2020-12
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
2 COUNCIL MET:
3
4 That Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article III. - Stopping, Standing and Parking – Division 2. –
5 Metered Parking, be amended by inserting the text indicated in blue font and deleting the text indicated in
6 red strikeout as follows:
7
8 DIVISION 2. - METERED PARKING
9
10 Sec. 106-161. - Payment for leasing parking meters.
11
12 The payment for the leasing or purchase of parking meters within the designated area is to be
13 provided by the Downtown Dover Partnership solely from the receipts, funds and revenues obtained by
14 the city Partnership from the operation of parking meters systems.
15
16 (Code 1968, § 31-72; Code 1981, § 13-46)
17
18 Sec. 106-162. - Marking parking spaces and erecting meters.
19
20 (a) Upon those streets or portions of streets which the city council has designated as parking meter
21 zones, the city manager shall cause parking spaces to be marked on the curb or pavement, or by
22 other appropriate means, and shall cause a parking meter to be erected at each space so marked the
23 Downtown Dover Partnership shall be authorized to install a parking meter at each space or series
24 of spaces so marked, as they deem appropriate.
25
26 (b) The city council may authorize the city manager to enter into an agreement with the Downtown
27 Dover Partnership to manage parking on city-owned lots within the designated area and extend the
28 installation and management of a parking system thereon.
29
30 (Code 1968, § 31-70; Code 1981, § 13-47)
31
32 Sec. 106-163. - Use of meters required.
33
34 (a) Payment. Upon entering a parking meter zone when the parking meter regulations are in effect,
35 the operator of a vehicle shall immediately make the required payment in U.S. currency by coin,
36 cash, debit card, credit card, or other acceptable method of payment, in the parking meter situated
37 at or near the parking space and operate the meter according to the instructions thereon. Failure to
38 make the required payment shall result in a fine as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines in
39 accordance with the provisions of Sec. 106-212 - Downtown Dover Partnership authority and
40 Parking limitations., fines and fees, set by the Downtown Dover Partnership.
41
42 (b) Payments accepted. All parking meters shall be adjusted so that when properly operated, payments
43 may be made at any time throughout the time range of the meters, with each payment permitting
44 the vehicle to be parked in a metered parking space for a period as provided for in Appendix F—
45 Fees and Finesin accordance with the provisions of Sec. 106-212 - Downtown Dover Partnership
46 authority and Parking limitations., fees and fines, set by the Downtown Dover Partnership.
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48 (c) Overtime parking. It shall be unlawful for any person to allow a vehicle to remain parked in a
49 parking meter zone for a period of time in excess of that prescribed in subsection (b) of this section
50 for the particular payment. It shall be prima facie evidence of an overtime parking violation when
51 the parking meter shall indicate by proper signal that the lawful parking period has expired.
52
53 (d) Exceptions. The use of parking meters shall not be required on Sundays and legal holidays.
54
55 (Code 1968, §§ 31-73, 31-74; Code 1981, § 13-48; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 2015-09, 6-8-
56 2015 )
57
58 Sec. 106-164. - Violations; penalties.
59
60 (a) Generally. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this article or of aiding, abetting or
61 assisting in the violation of said provisions shall be sentenced to pay a fine as provided for in
62 Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
63
64 (b) Enhanced civil enforcement authority. If three or more violations of this article have been issued
65 to a vehicle and those violations are more than 30 days past due, or if accumulated unpaid
66 violations of this article exceed more than $100.00, the vehicle shall be subject to enhanced civil
67 enforcement, as follows:
68
69 (1) Such vehicle found parked on any street in the city shall be immobilized by any police
70 officer or parking enforcement employee of this city in such manner as to prevent its
71 operation. Any vehicle so immobilized or impounded shall not be released to its lawful
72 owner until all unpaid violations and applicable administrative fees issued to such owner
73 have been discharged by payment in full, together with payment for the costs of
74 immobilizing, releasing, and storing such vehicle. The owner shall sign a receipt for such
75 vehicle. Payment for any such towing shall be in accordance with the towing costs outlined
76 in the current agreement between the police department and the towing operator. If the
77 vehicle is a tractor-trailer combination, the trailer may be released to an authorized agent
78 if the tractor-trailer is immobilized pursuant to this section.
79
80 (2) In any case involving immobilization of a vehicle pursuant to this section, the police officer
81 or parking enforcement employee shall place on such vehicle, in a conspicuous manner,
82 notice sufficient to warn any individual that such vehicle has been immobilized and that
83 any attempt to move such vehicle might result in damage to such vehicle.
84
85 (3) Any vehicle remaining immobilized and not released for 24 hours may be towed and
86 impounded at the direction of a police officer or parking enforcement employee.
87
88 (4) Any person who unlawfully removes a device for immobilization of a vehicle shall be fined
89 as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
90
91 (5) Any person who tows or otherwise moves an immobilized vehicle without authorization
92 by the chief of police or his designee shall be fined as provided for in Appendix F—Fees
93 and Fines.
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95 (c) Cost. No cost will be assessed if payment of the penalty as hereinbefore imposed is voluntarily
96 paid without the necessity of a hearing before the proper official.
97
98 (Code 1968, § 31-77; Ord. of 8-25-1971, § 1; Code 1981, § 13-49; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009; Ord.
99 No. 2011-22, 9-26-2011; Ord. No. 2015-09, 6-8-2015 ; Ord. No. 2015-16, 10-26-2015 ; Ord. No. 2016-
100 05, 2-22-2016 )
101
102 Secs. 106-165—106-180. - Reserved.
103
104 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
105
106 That Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article III. - Stopping, Standing and Parking – Division 3. –
107 Removal and Disposition of Illegally Parked or Abandoned Vehicles, Sec. 106-181. - Definitions, be
108 amended by inserting the text indicated in blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as
109 follows:
110
111 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings
112 ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
113
114 Enforcement officer means the health inspector any duly authorized person granted authority in
115 writing to enforce parking regulations by the Downtown Dover Partnership or any member of the police
116 department.
117
118 (Code 1981, § 13-56)
119
120 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
121
122 That Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article III. - Stopping, Standing and Parking – Division 4. –
123 Downtown Parking, be amended by inserting the text indicated in blue font and deleting the text indicated
124 in red strikeout as follows:
125
126 DIVISION 4. - DOWNTOWN PARKING
127
128 Sec. 106-211. - Definitions.
129
130 As used in this division, all terms shall have the same meaning as provided in 21 Del. C. § 101 et
131 seq., unless the context requires otherwise. In addition, the following terms shall have the meanings
132 indicated:
133
134 Designated area means those areas streets or portions of streets within the downtown business
135 district and any city-owned parking lot controlled by the city parking authority so designated by the city
136 council as parking meter zones to be controlled by the Downtown Dover Partnership.
137
138 Downtown business district means that part of the city bounded by and including South State
139 Street, North Street, Queen Street and Reed Street, and any other areas designated by the chief of police
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140 -
and the city manager.
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142 (Code 1981, § 13-70; Ord. of 12-11-1995)
143
144 Sec. 106-212. -– Downtown Dover Partnership authority and Parking limitations.
145
146 (a) Overtime parking. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within any designated area for a
147 longer period of time than is permitted by the applicable traffic control device.
148
149 (b) Evading time limits. No person shall move a vehicle from one parking space to any other parking
150 space for the purpose of evading time limitations on parking. There shall be a rebuttable
151 presumption that any vehicle that is moved from one space to another space in the immediate area
152 has been moved for the purpose of evading time limitations on parking.
153
154 (c) Second ticket. A second parking ticket may be issued for the same violation, provided that more
155 than two hours have elapsed since the issuance of the first ticket. No more than two parking tickets
156 may be issued per day for violating subsection (a) of this section.
157
158 (d) Towing of vehicles. Vehicles parked in a time-limited zone in excess of 24 hours may be towed.
159
160 (d)(e) Within the designated area, the Downtown Dover Partnership shall have the authority to establish
161 parking regulations and policies consistent with Chapter 106 – Traffic and Vehicles, as deemed
162 appropriate, including, but not limited to, the installation of parking meters, setting and collection
163 of parking fees, enforcement of parking regulations and collection of fines, and shall retain all
164 receipts therefrom.
165
166 (Code 1981, § 13-71; Ord. of 12-11-1995; Ord. of 10-22-2007)
167
168 Secs. 106-213 – Effective date and duration:
169
170 This ordinance shall be effective upon the designation of the parking meter zones and shall be
171 reviewed at the end of the first two years and at least every five years thereafter to ensure that the purposes
172 of this ordinance are being achieved and may be void if not effective.
173
174 Secs. 106-214—106-234. - Reserved.
175
176
177 ADOPTED: *
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179
180 SYNOPSIS
181 This ordinance grants the authority to the Downtown Dover Partnership to install and manage parking
182 meters within parking meter zones designated by the City Council in the Downtown Development District,
183 and to retain the proceeds from such operation.
184
185 (SPONSORS: NEIL AND HUGG)
186
187 Actions History:
188 10/12/2020 – Scheduled for First Reading – City Council
189 09/29/2020 – Introduction – Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
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COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: CCW – Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Police DATE SUBMITTED: 9/16/20
PREPARED BY: Captain Chris Hermance / Administrative Division Commander
Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program –
SUBJECT:
Joint Grant with Smyrna Police Department & Kent County
REFERENCE: Annual Recurring Grant Funding
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: City Manager, Controller/Treasurer
EXHIBITS: None
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $58,395 PROJECT BUDGET: $60,000
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): USDOJ Grant (Fund 207, Div 33)
TIMETABLE: The grant was awarded on 9/19/20 and accepted on 9/21/20. Grant items will be
ordered 30 days after council approval in accordance with the grant special conditions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the grant project as requested.
BACKGROUND
The Dover Police Department recently received its annual allocation from the Office of Justice Programs
(OJP) for the 2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Similar to previous years, Dover Police Department was
identified as a disparate funding agency along with Smyrna Police Department and Kent County. This disparate
condition requires the submission of a joint grant application for the three agencies.
No funds were designated for Kent County because they are not eligible for an award from this program
since there are no criminal justice services provided at the county level. These services are either provided by
the municipal police departments or by the State. A Memorandum of Understanding was completed and signed
by all three agencies and states that Kent County is not eligible for funding on the grant. The Dover Police
Department will serve as the fiscal and administrative agent for the grant. The following table shows the
breakout for the grant funds:
Department Amount
Dover Police Department – parking enforcement system & fleet key management system $48,061
Smyrna Police Department – continuation of the mental health partnership program from the 10,334
grant program last year
Grand Total $58,395
ACTION REQUESTED
The Council Committee of the Whole approve the application for this grant and the purchases identified.
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Department Grant Application Analysis Form
For Use in Evaluating Grant Opportunities
General Information
Department: Police Staff Contact: Capt Hermance
Grant/Project Title: FY20 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Brief Grant/Project Description: Recurring formula based Federal grant program which provides funding for
various Law Enforcement programs. This grant is a joint grant with Smyrna Police Department and Kent County. The
disparity of funding between the entities exists because there are no criminal justice services (prosecution,
incarceration, law enforcement, etc.) provided at the county level, so the county is not eligible for a direct award
under this program.
Application Information
Due Date: 8/19/20 New • Related Grants:
Recurring ~ Previous years’ grants
Anticipated Award Date: 11/1/20 Anticipated Notification Date: 11/1/20
Start Date: 10/1/20 End Date: 9/31/22
Award Amount: $58,395.00 Cash • Reimbursement
Approx. reimbursement turn-a-around time 1-2 weeks
Council Approval Needed: Yes No
• Which apply? Match amount
•
(Council approval is needed for grant projects > $25,000, when match amounts Project shortage •
equal or exceed $25,000, or when expressly required by the granting authority.)
Other grant requirement ~
Grant/Project Costs
Match
Budget Category Award Amt Match Amt Source
Contractual 0.00 0.00
Equipment/Supplies $48,061.00 $0.00 Not Applicable
Indirect Cost (ie, vehicle repairs, mileage, IT,
0.00 0.00
telephone)
Personnel 0.00 0.00
Additional Personnel/Over-time (ie, support costs,
0.00 0.00
administrative salaries)
Travel/Training 0.00 0.00
Contract Services 10,331.00 0.00 Not Applicable
Other (ie, informant/buy money) 0.00 0.00
Total $58,395.00 $ 0.00
GRANT TOTAL $58,395.00 Award + Match
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Department Grant Application Analysis Form
For Use in Evaluating Grant Opportunities
Other Information
1. Are any of this project’s costs included in the City budget?
Yes, a portion of the purchase cost ($31,440 grant funded & $569.80 police budget)
for the parking enforcement system will be expensed to the FY21 police budget.
Recurring maintenance fees for both systems will be included in the FY22 budget.
Purchase Warranty Annual
System Price Period Maintenance
----------------------------------------------------------------
Parking Enforcement $32,009.80 12 mos $7,378.20
Fleet Key
$16,621.00 12 mos $599.00
Management
The large majority of the cost for the parking enforcement system ($5,700) is for
DELJIS compliant cloud storage which provides ticket writers real time data to
ticket/boot violators and enables on-line payments. Coordination with Customer
Services and Finance will be needed to establish the process for receiving on-line
payments.
The current parking enforcement system in use is the Cardinal system. The pricing
above upgrades the system with numerous improved features. These
improvements will enhance workflow, accountability, tracking and revenue
generation for all DCOs issued by the Department. The DCO enforcement not only
covers parking but all other revenue generating city ordnance violations issued
within the scope of law enforcement. The DDP parking systems and collection of
parking revenue generated by them will be independent of the Police Department
and its collection system. The revenue generated by the Department is sent to
customer service and applied to the applicable accounts. Any funds not collected
will be processed through the City’s contracted collection agency. This software will
allow us to report revenue quicker and with quantity over the outdated version of
Cardinal we have now. A copy of the quotation is attached.
The current fleet key management system in use is the KeyTrak system which broke
down in August and is not reparable due to its age and the non-availability of parts.
Although we reviewed several other systems to replace it, we would like to
update/replace it with the newest system version of KeyTrak because the pricing
and features needed to maintain strict accountability for our vehicles as well as the
old system did in the past, is the best match for our operational needs. A copy of
their quotation is attached.
2. Are there any long-term costs or commitments?
Maintenance costs for the systems will be picked up by the Dover Police Department
budget after the end of the first year warranty period.
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3. How will this program/project be funded after the grant expires?
Not Applicable.
4. What is the maximum amount of funds available from this funding source?
The amounts shown on the preceding table are the maximum amounts available.
5. If the Department receives only a portion of the amount requested, how will the
project be funded?
The funds are explicitly authorized for Dover PD’s and Smyrna PD’s use, so the full
amount will be available.
6. Are there other departments in the City eligible for this funding?
No.
7. Are other departments in the City willing to collaborate on this project?
Not Applicable.
8. Will this project duplicate or compete with other services or programs provided by
the City or other local agency?
No.
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COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: CCW – Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Police DATE SUBMITTED: 9/16/20
PREPARED BY: Captain Hermance / Administrative Division Commander
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2021 Fund to Combat Violent Crime
REFERENCE: State Grant Funding
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: City Manager, Controller/Treasurer
EXHIBITS: None
$200,000 budgeted
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $136,862.70 PROJECT BUDGET:
in Fund 209
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Recurring grant program expenses
TIMETABLE: Upon receipt of council approval, the equipment will be bid according to the City’s
Purchasing Policy or purchased using State Contract vendors
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the grant and intended purchases.
BACKGROUND
The Fund to Combat Violent Crime Program is a recurring grant program managed by the
Department of Safety and Homeland Security for use by local law enforcement agencies in
connection with initiatives to combat violent felonies pursuant to Section 4201(c) of Title 11 of the
Delaware Code. The first increment of funding was released during FY13.
Items requested for grant funding must be supplemental to local funding programmed/budgeted. The
summary of the items requested and approved by the Fund to Combat Violent Crimes grant
committee on 9/9/20 follows:
Approved Items Amount
Extra Duty Patrols $56,100.00
DVOC undercover vehicle lease 8,400.00
City wide camera system expansion 56,000.00
FARO digital software and scanning tripods 7,810.00
Riot defense equipment - protective gear 5,000.00
Promotional materials 3,552.70
Total $136,862.70
ACTION REQUESTED
The Council Committee of the Whole approve the application for this grant and the purchases
identified.
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Department Grant Application Analysis Form
For Use in Evaluating Grant Opportunities
General Information
Department: Police Staff Contact: Capt Hermance
Grant/Project Title: Police Equipment and Extra Duty Patrols
Brief Grant/Project Description: Funding will be used for: Police Extra Duty Patrols ($56,100), DVOC undercover
vehicle rental ($8,400), city wide camera system expansion/upgrade ($56,000), FARO digital software and scanning
tripods ($7.810), riot defense equipment ($5,000) and promotional materials ($3,552.70)
Application Information
Due Date: 8/12/20 New • Related Grants:
Recurring ~ Previous years’ grants
Anticipated Award Date: 9/8/20 Anticipated Notification Date: 9/8/20
Start Date: 9/8/20 End Date: 9/30/21
Award Amount: $ 136,536.66 Cash Reimbursement
•
Approx. reimbursement turn-a-around time 1-2 weeks
Council Approval Needed: Yes No
• Which apply? Match amount
•
(Council approval is needed for grant projects > $25,000, when match amounts Project shortage •
equal or exceed $25,000, or when expressly required by the granting authority.)
Other grant requirement •
Grant/Project Costs
Match
Budget Category Award Amt Match Amt Source
Contractual $64,400.00 $0.00 Not Applicable
Equipment/Supplies 16,362.70 $0.00 Not Applicable
Indirect Cost (ie, vehicle repairs, mileage, IT,
0.00 0.00
telephone)
Personnel 0.00 0.00
Additional Personnel/Overtime (Police Extra Duty) 56,100.00 $0.00 Not Applicable
Travel/Training 0.00 0.00
Capital Voicemail System 0.00 0.00
Other (ie, informant/buy money) 0.00 0.00
Total $136,862.70 $ 0.00
GRANT TOTAL $136,862.70 Award + Match
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Department Grant Application Analysis Form
For Use in Evaluating Grant Opportunities
Other Information
1. Are any of this project’s costs included in the City budget?
Funds for this grant and the associated operating expenses were included in the FY21 budget.
Grant Fund 209 - $200,000 in revenues and expenses were budgeted. The amount was high because the
amount of the grant was unknown during the budget process. $150,000 was budgeted for program expenses
and $50,000 for extra duty. A budget amendment will be submitted at a later point to revise the amount for
extra duty expenses.
General Fund 100 - $39,600 was budgeted in contract expenses for camera maintenance costs associated
with system components in place longer than three years and no longer covered under warranty.
2. Are there any long-term costs or commitments?
The city camera maintenance contract will increase after the three year warranty period expires for the city
wide camera system expansion/upgrade, depending on the number of cameras that are added to the system
and what is done to the system infrastructure. The system includes the cameras, computer server
software/hardware and fiber and/or radio equipment to send/receive the digital information to/from the
cameras. This year, we would like to make the system more reliable by providing more fiber connectivity in
the network to more camera locations (replacing radio connected locations).
The current maintenance contract covers 68 cameras and associated radio equipment for a total of $39,600
in FY21. There are also 24 additional cameras still under warranty, for a total of 92 cameras in the network
that are owned by the city. Maintenance costs are projected to increase by $9,000/year starting in Jul 21
(FY22) and by another $1200/year starting in Oct 22 (FY23) as the three year warranties expire for the 24
cameras under warranty now.
3. How will this program/project be funded after the grant expires?
Not Applicable.
4. What is the maximum amount of funds available from this funding source?
The allocation of funds is specified by State legislation and is formula driven and based on police manpower
assigned each year as of July 1st
5. If the Department receives only a portion of the amount requested, how will the project be funded?
The amount allocated is the amount that is requested, so there are no additional funds available.
6. Are there other departments in the City eligible for this funding?
No.
7. Are other departments in the City willing to collaborate on this project?
Not Applicable.
8. Will this project duplicate or compete with other services or programs provided by the City or other
local agency?
No.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager and Human Resources DATE SUBMITTED: 10/6/20
PREPARED BY: Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager and Kim Hawkins, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Pay for Performance (PFP) evaluation system for non-bargaining employees
REFERENCE:
RELATED PROJECT: Compensation and Benefit Survey conducted by Segal
REVIEWED BY: Donna Mitchell, City Manager
EXHIBITS: Presentation by Segal
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: AMOUNT BUDGETED:
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget):
TIMETABLE: Pilot period to begin July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022. Full implementation July 1, 2022.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the implementation of a Pay for Performance Evaluation
system for non-bargaining employees. Pilot period to begin July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022. Full implementation
July 1, 2022. First pay for performance increase to be provided July 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
In late 2019 a Request for Proposal (RPP) was issued to hire a firm to complete a classification, compensation,
benefits system and pay for performance evaluation system. After a careful review of the three submitted
proposals, staff recommended that City Council approve/award the project to the vendor Segal Waters Consulting
which the Council approved at their regular meeting on March 9, 2020.
The Pay for Performance portion of the study has been concluded with recommendations.
In June 2020 Segal conducted virtual meetings with the stakeholders; Department Heads and two (2) members of
City Council. During these virtual meetings, attendees were asked questions to learn of their perspective of our
current operations as it relates to compensation and performance evaluation. Out of the meetings a Pay for
Performance evaluation system was developed and presented to Dover for implementation. The suggestion is
being made that the system be piloted for fiscal year 2022 with full implementation in fiscal year 2023. The first
pay for performance salary increase would be awarded on July 1, 2023.
In the proposed model, employees meeting expectations would be awarded a pay increase that is in line with the
increase provided to represented employees. Employees exceeding expectations, would receive a greater
increase. In order to budget for these additional raises, performance evaluations would have to meet the March
deadline described below.
For employees who do not meet expectations, a professional improvement plan (PIP) must be developed. Failure
to successfully meet the expectations of the PIP, would subject the employee to termination.
With the new pay for performance evaluation system, the evaluation period would be from April through
February/March. All evaluations would be completed by March 31 of each year. Regarding City Council
appointees, these employees would either be evaluated by a small group of City Council members or one Council
member who has direct association with the Council Appointee. Following the evaluation period, the Human
Resources Director would provide a summary of all performance scores, excluding Department Head scores, to
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the department heads for a quality control process. The review would be looking for such things as does one
department head score too easy and one score too hard.
Regarding new hires, an employee must be employed for at least six (6) months before being eligible for a pay
increase. Employees with less than six (6) months would be eligible for a pro-rated amount of increase. This
practice would apply not only to new hires but also to employees who are promoted into a non-bargaining
position.
The implementation of a pay for performance evaluation system will hold employees accountable for
accomplishing organizational goals and improved organizational performance. It will also provide a monetary
recognition to employees who are performing to obtain the organizational goals.
Segal has also provided the performance evaluation that should be used with the implementation. The
competencies being evaluated are as follows: accountability, achievement orientation, communication, customer
service, initiative, diversity and inclusion and teamwork and collaboration. Supervisors will be evaluated on three
additional competencies; coaching and development, people management and project management. The scoring
will change from a five (5) point system to a three (3) point system.
It is recognized that for the system to be fair and equitable, the system will need modifications as it is
implemented. It is through implementation that we will learn of these modifications.
Staff requests your support of the Pay for Performance evaluation system.
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City of Dover
Performance Management
Redesign
Directional Recommendations for
Non-Bargaining Unit Employees – For Council Approval
October 13, 2020
© 2020 by The Segal Group, Inc. Segal
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Introduction
Overview
Background
The City of Dover (“Dover” or the “City”), located in Delaware, is dedicated to providing residents, businesses
and visitors with a great place in which to live, work and visit
To ensure that the City of Dover is able to attract and retain top talent, as well as serve their community,
Dover has engaged Segal to perform a classification, compensation and benefits study, as well as a
redesign of performance management, which will affect approximately 80 non-bargaining unit employees
across 62 job titles
Segal conducted 6 interviews with City of Dover’s Leadership, Department Heads, and Council members,
listed below, in June 2020 to gain insight and context around the current and desired state of performance
management
• Traci McDowell • Cheryl Bundek • Robin Eaton • Jason Lyon
• Andy Siegel • Dave Hugg • Matt Harline • Kim Hawkins
• Patricia Crosby • Mike Hamlett • Donna Mitchell • Lori Peddicord
• Sharon Duca • Patricia Marney • Tom Johnson
• Councilman Matt Lindell • Councilman Scott Cole
This Report
This report has reflects the interview findings and views of the 17 interviewees, input and feedback from
Department Heads from the City of Dover in the design recommendations for non-bargaining unit employees
and next steps
* Segal 2
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Introduction
Agenda
We are seeking your comments and approval of the new performance management program for non-
bargaining employees at the City of Dover
1 Approval of the plan design for July 1, 2021 to June 30,
2022 for the pilot year
2 Approval of the use of merit based increases that will be
budgeted for fiscal year 2023
* Segal 3
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Role of Performance Management and Development
Performance management and development is a key component of talent management,
which consists of the integrated programs and processes used to source, attract, select,
train, develop, retain, promote, and engage employees.
Culture of
Accountability
Performance
Management Compensation
and Benefits
Talent
Management
Employee
Engagement and Succession
Recognition Planning
Career
Growth and
Advancement
Opportunities
Performance Management is a key, foundational component of Talent Management.
* Segal 4
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Key Trends in Performance Management
From To
Management Development
Mindset Focus on the Past Future focus
Historic performance Growth/development
Manager/ Top Down Shared ownership
Employee Annual Evaluation Ongoing feedback
Relationship Feedback on the “negative” Guidance and Coaching
Same program for all
Ratings/Rankings Flexible and individualized
Data/Tools/ No Ratings/Rankings
Processes Word/PDF Supported by tools and tech
form/spreadsheets
Holistically, this is a transition from
performance management to development
* Segal 5
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Performance Development Strategy and Guiding
Principles
Draft for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees
Strategy and Leadership Support
1. Employees drive their own development, with support of their manager, department heads, and HR
2. Increased trust between employees and management
3. More growth-oriented, future-looking approach
4. Culture of accountability and continuous improvement shared by all
Design
5. Increased employee and manager engagement with ongoing dialogue
6. Meaningful and clear development opportunities
7. Transparent, consistent, and fair process for all employees
8. Provisions for multi-source feedback – this may be aspirational, long-term
9. Consistent program design (e.g., performance standards/expectations, meeting frequency)
10. Focus on more qualitative assessment and development with fewer rating designations
Execution
11. Clear and concise purpose with ongoing, meaningful conversations
12. Support from tools and technology
13. Readily available training and resources
14. Reward performance through compensation and other non-cash rewards/recognition
15. Regular evaluation and refinement of program to ensure effectiveness
* Segal 6
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Directional Performance Management Recommendations
for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees
1. Pilot the new performance management program: For one year before linking it to compensation
and other non-cash rewards/recognition
2. Increase the frequency of conversations: At least 4 check-ins per year
3. Prepare and exchange manager and employee assessments prior to the scheduled check-in:
This encourages the manager to reflect on employee performance throughout the designated time
frame and employees to take ownership for their performance and development
4. Increase the quality of conversations: Implement the Five Conversations Approach, shown in the
following slides. Provide training to both managers and employees
5. Add job results and goals as performance standards: Recommended weighting would be 40%
job results, 35% competencies and 25% goals 1 and nonexempt positions would have a weighting of
55% job results, 35% competencies and 10% goals
6. Streamline the competencies: Key competencies for all employees include Diversity and Inclusion,
Communications, Customer Service, Accountability/Results Orientation, Teamwork, and Initiative
Management Competencies: People Management, Coaching/Development, Project Management
1 In the future, we anticipate that City and individual goals would be weighted higher once the performance development program
has been implemented and there is a well-defined process around setting goals * Segal 7
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Directional Performance Management Recommendations
for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees continued
7. Reduce the number of ratings: Clearly define 3 levels of performance of Exceeds Expectations, Meets
Expectations, Does Not Meet Expectations
8. Change review cycle to focal review date from employment anniversary date: Focal reviews, also
called common review date or scheduled reviews, are when all employees are evaluated at one set time
instead of at varied points of the year based on their employment anniversary date
9. Implement a consistency review: This ensures performance standards and ratings are more
consistently and fairly applied
10. Create a more robust, collaborative goal setting process: Starting with the Council, then cascading to
department by department and across departments to an individual level
11. Seek opportunities to automate the process: Through current HRIS system and Excel template to start
12. Reevaluate the process for the Council to conduct performance evaluations: Either a member of the
Council who has direct association with a Council appointee or a small subcommittee of the Council would
complete the performance evaluations for the Council appointees.
13. Develop an appeals process (as suggested by some Department Heads): For a limited number of
days after the results of the evaluation are provided to an employee, an employee may appeal the results
to Human Resources and the City Manager
1 In the future, we anticipate that City and individual goals would be weighted higher once the performance development program
has been implemented and there is a well-defined process around setting goals * Segal 8
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Proposed Consistency Review Process Steps
Multiple levels of review are included in the process to ensure performance standards, ratings and merit
increases are consistently applied across the City of Dover. The steps of the consistency review process are
shown below:
All Department
Heads meet to
HR reviews review final
ratings and ratings. HR
provides participates and
Department facilitates session1
Employee and Head reviews oversight
supervisor ratings and guidance
meet to agree for their for program
on evaluation respective
results and department
supervisor
determines
draft rating
1 Excludes department head’s evaluation. The City Manager and Human Resources will review the final ratings of department
heads. * Segal 9
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Proposed Performance Development Form
Snapshot
Performance Development Form for Non-Bargaining Staff - Draft
Only items in yellow filled cells can be modified.
Employe e Name: <NAME HERE>
Employee Job Tide : <JOB TITLE HERE>
Empl oyee ID: <EMPLOYEE ID HERE>
Manager Name : ~_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _<_N_A_M_E_H_ER_E_>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~
Date of Self Assessmen t: ! <DATE> Date of Manager Assessmen t:! <DATE>
Job Results
At the beginn ing of the year, in the space prm.ided , please note the day-to-day core job responsibilities . At year end , employees and their supervisor complete the employee assess ment of job
knowledge, results orientation , and overall employee perfonnance against key job responsibilities and exchange the completed fonn 24 hours before their scheduled meeting. During the perfonnance
de\elopment meeting, the employee and the supervisor discuss and finalize the evaluation . Th e we ighti ng for this section is set at 40%.
Manager
Day-to-Day Core Job Responsibilities Weighting Employee Self-Assessment Manager Assessment
Rating
Job Responsibility 1 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
Job Responsibility 2 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
Job Responsibilitv 3 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
Job Responsibility 4 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
Job Responsibilitv 5 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
* Segal 10
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Proposed Pay for Performance Matrix ILLUSTRATIVE
ONLY
Segal recommends using a matrix, similar to the one shown below, to provide salary increases based on
performance ratings. The actual amounts or ranges for the increases are based on the City of Dover’s
budget availability and financial realities (e.g., 2.5%). Most department heads expressed a desire that the
baseline would be equal to the bargaining population.
Performance Illustrative Targeted
Illustrative Range
Rating Amounts Distribution
Exceeds Expectations 4% 3.5 - 4.5% 30%
Meets Expectations 2% 1.5 - 2.5% 60%
Does Not Meet 0% 10%
0%
Expectations
Highest Increase Lowest Increase
Market best practice suggests differentiating between performance ratings
by approximately 2% to adequately reward high performers
* Segal 11
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Proposed Performance Development Calendar
Currently, the City of Dover conducts performance evaluations of employees on their anniversary date. As
detailed on slide 8, Segal recommends moving all employees to a focal point in order to ease administration
of the program and support compensation decision-making. A proposed calendar is presented below:
•
1 Performance
planning/goal
setting • 2
Ongoing review and feedback and check ins
•
3 Self and supervisor
assessment due
March 31
Begin new
cycle April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
•
4
Consistency
Reviews •5 Salary Increases
provided following
Talent Review
Sessions on July 1
•
6 Council Approves
Merit Budget for
Next Cycle in
January
* Segal 12
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Draft Policy Statements for Pay for Performance
New Hires
New employees must be employed for at least 6 months to be eligible for a merit based salary increase. The
City of Dover prorates salary increases for those employees hired between 6 and 12 months of the focal
review date. This practice provides newer employees with a proportionate increase amount compared with
other employees. The following are the basic steps in calculating the employees’ pay increase appropriate to
the period of time they have been employed:
1. Determine newer employees’ expected pay increase amounts that they would have otherwise been
entitled to if they had worked the full year (based on performance rating).
2. Count the number of months actually worked, and divide it by the number of months under the current
increase policy (typically 12 months).
3. Multiply the result by the increase percentage the person would otherwise be entitled to. This is the
prorated increase percentage.
4. Employees hired midmonth are rounded up to the nearest full month.
Example calculation:
An employee worked 6 months of the year. The employee would normally receive a 3 percent pay increase
had he or she worked the full year.
Six months actually worked divided by 12 months in the review period equals 0.5. Three percent multiplied
by 0.5 equals 1.5 percent. The employee in this example would receive a 1.5 percent salary increase.
* Segal 13
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Next Steps
1 Segal incorporates feedback from Council on the
performance management strategy, tool and matrix
Segal and the City of Dover to virtually train Department
Heads and Managers on the new performance management
system 2
3 The City of Dover to implement the approved performance
management program
* Segal 14
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City of Dover
Performance Management
Redesign
Appendices – For Council
October 13, 2020
© 2020 by The Segal Group, Inc. Segal
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Appendices
1. Interview Guide for Department Heads
2. Interview Guide for Council
3. Summary of Interview Findings
4. Current and Proposed Rating Definitions
5. Proposed Competency Definitions
6. Additional Performance Management Best
Practices
7. Project Approach and Timeline
* Segal 2
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1. Interview Guide for Department Heads
1. How often do managers provide formal vs. informal (positive or
constructive) feedback? How often should they be providing feedback?
How skilled are managers at having performance conversations?
2. How effectively is performance being managed and developed in
accordance to day to day responsibilities outlined in the job description
(1.e., demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities to perform the
work)?
3. What works and does not work, and why? How can these issues be
addressed?
4. What is working well with the current performance evaluation form?
What could be improved?
5. What are the critical changes you would like to see in the process and
program? What key outcomes would you like to see?
6. Let’s step back and consider the results and competencies that should
be rewarded/reinforced. What do you think they should be?
Some examples might be:
Job performance: performance of key job responsibilities
Goals and objectives: operational efficiency (e.g., quality, costs, productivity, etc.
based on city growth and capacity), customer service
Competencies: e.g., accountability, customer service orientation,
collaboration/teamwork, diversity/inclusion, results orientation,
energy/enthusiasm
– Management Competencies: e.g., people management, coaching,
development, project management
Development plans: professional development and continuous improvement
* Segal 3
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1. Interview Guide for Department Heads
continued
7. How are goals set each year? How effective is the current process and
quality of goal setting?
8. What rewards should be linked to the performance management program
(e.g., pay increases, promotions, development opportunities, etc.)? How
much should performance ratings influence pay raises?
9. What do you think the challenges, if any, would be in implementing a new
performance management program?
10. How would you define success for this program?
* Segal 4
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2. Interview Guide for Council
1. What is motivating the discussion and redesign of performance
management? Why now?
2. How effectively is performance being managed and developed?
3. What works and does not work, and why? How can these issues be
addressed? What could be improved?
4. What are the critical changes you would like to see in the process and
program? What key outcomes would you like to see?
5. Let’s step back and consider the results and competencies that should be
rewarded/reinforced. What do you think they should be?
Some examples might be:
Job performance: performance of key job responsibilities
Goals and objectives: operational efficiency (e.g., quality, costs, productivity, etc.
based on city growth and capacity), customer service
Competencies: e.g., accountability, customer service orientation,
collaboration/teamwork, diversity/inclusion, results orientation, energy/enthusiasm
– Management Competencies: e.g., people management, coaching, development,
project management
Development plans: professional development and continuous improvement
* Segal 5
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2. Interview Guide for Council continued
6. How effective is the current process and quality of goal setting?
7. What rewards should be linked to the performance management
program (e.g., pay increases, promotions, development opportunities,
etc.)? How much should performance ratings influence pay raises?
8. What would make you comfortable approving the new performance
management program? How would it need to be different from the
last performance management program?
9. What do you think the challenges, if any, would be in implementing a
new performance management program?
10. How would you define success for this program?
* Segal 6
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3. Summary of Interview Findings Notable remarks
“The performance
evaluation form is
Current Performance Evaluation System tedious and doesn’t
function the way it was
Feedback Quality and Frequency: In general, interviewees shared there is a wide
spectrum of practices around informal and formal feedback. Some managers are intended”
better than others at providing timely, positive and constructive feedback. Several
Department Heads expressed an interest in having more frequent performance “People are not doing
conversations (e.g., at least on a quarterly basis) with their subordinates to ensure evaluations or making
the formal evaluation given at the end of the year is reflective of the full year’s tough decisions on
performance
ratings”
Current Evaluation Form: Almost all Department Heads and City Leadership1
interviewed mentioned the current evaluation form is too time consuming, tedious “Viewed as a dreaded
and not applicable to all positions within their department. Some interviewees also process, like going to the
expressed frustration around the scoring mechanism, commenting that there is doctor or dentist”
ambiguity around the scoring matrix and a supervisor has to justify giving out top
scores
“The focus on creating
Consistency: Some interviewees mentioned that the quality and timeliness of goals outside of regular
performance evaluations vary significantly based on an individual’s department and job duties makes the
manager. They hypothesize that the lack of a link between performance and
rewards contributes to the casual attitude towards the evaluations process disjointed”
Goal Setting: Most interviewees agree that having a standardized process and “If you’re not a good
more flexible and measurable goals would be beneficial; however there are mixed writer on the review,
opinions about the effectiveness of the current process. Some interviewees praise
the SMART goals, noting that they are typically achievable and short-term. Others
you can’t give
believe the process is ineffective due to the fluid nature of the City, work that is high scores to
deadline-driven and an overall lack of accountability within the City. Generally, your
interviewees comment that ensuring annual goals are cascaded from the top down department”
and increasing collaboration of goal setting across departments would significantly
improve the current process
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3. Summary of Interview Findings continued
Notable remarks
Manager Interactions and Training
Manager Interactions: The general perception is that the quality and frequency of
conversations on job performance, goals and development varies across the City. Some “Feedback is not usually
managers meet with employees weekly, bi-weekly or monthly to discuss performance, timely and managers
provide guidance and coaching (particularly for more new hires). Some managers are
better than others at providing praise. Other managers feel understaffed with multiple need to be reminded to
priorities that leads to limited interactions with their direct reports give praise – people
need encouragement”
Manager Training: Interviewees mentioned the City recently offered manager raining,
which covered how to set SMART goals and deliver effective feedback. While they believe “Day to day
managers tend to have the appropriate skills to effectively evaluate and develop their responsibilities are so
subordinates, additional training on goal setting and performance discussions would be
appreciated to ensure consistency across the City overwhelming that
sometimes I don’t see
Career Development my team every day”
Training Opportunities: Department Heads and City Leadership1 interviewed appreciate “Advancement
the management training they’ve received, but would like to see more consistency in opportunities are
opportunities for their subordinates. Some interviewees also expressed that the current
onboarding program isn’t comprehensive limited, need ways to
keep individuals
Promotions: A couple of interviewees mentioned that promotion opportunities within their motivated and
departments and the City are limited, as individuals need to wait for natural attrition to
occur. Due to this phenomena, interviewees suggested that promotion is not considered a rewarded for their
reliable reward for top performers at the City contributions”
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3. Summary of Interview Findings continued Notable remarks
“Goals are developed in
each department, but
Considerations for the New Performance Management Program not integrated between
departments”
Employee Buy-In: Interviewees emphasized the importance of gaining employee buy-in for
the new program, especially considering the challenges with previous performance “The new process needs
management program and Department Head’s desire for an employee-driven process. to be perceived as fair
Department Heads and City Leadership1 understand that introducing a new program will be and adding value”
a radical change for the City
“Feedback needs to be
Setting Goals: Creating a process to set individualized goals that are flexible, easily more frequent with
measurable and reflective of overall City and departmental goals is of key interest to
interviewees regular check-in’s to
get everyone on the
Competencies: Interviewees highlighted diversity and inclusion, cross-departmental same page and keep
communication, customer service, accountability/results orientation, teamwork,
energy/enthusiasm. For managers, people management, coaching/development, project activities aligned”
management were competencies considered important to move the City forward. For some “Without any link to
positions, safety should also be considered
pay, it just doesn’t have
Rewards: Department Heads and City Leadership1 hypothesize that employees are any teeth”
primarily motivated by pay; however, offering professional development opportunities,
additional vacation days and verbal recognition to top performers are also beneficial “The City, especially
Council, needs to
Involvement of Council: Currently, the Council is involved in a handful of performance
evaluations for Department Heads. In the new program, Council interviewees would prefer
believe in the program
that those involved in the day to day performance of these individuals, for example the City and identify the
Manager, conduct the evaluation. Council will continue to support the performance value to make
evaluation system sure it keeps
Definition of Success: According to the Department Heads and City Leadership1 going”
interviewed, for the new performance management program to be successful, it needs to be
perceived as fair and clear, accepted City-wide, based on performance throughout the
entire year and funded by the City Council. Most importantly, interviewees would like to see
an increase in employee morale and a decrease in turnover
1 City Leadership includes both appointed and elected officials (e.g. Council, City Manager) 9
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4. Current Rating Definitions
Performance Rating Definitions
Effects measurable and lasting improvements in
5 Distinguished Contributor
organizational performance.
Contributes more than effective performance of
4 Performance Improver essential functions and enhances the
performance of self and others.
Performs all essential functions of the job
3 Valued Contributor
effectively.
Learning the essential functions of the job, or
2 Improving Contributor improving toward effective performance of all
essential functions.
Not able or willing to perform the essential
1 Non-Contributor
functions of the job & unacceptable.
* Segal 10
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4. Proposed Rating Definitions for Non-Bargaining
Employees
Below, Segal proposes three ratings for the City of Dover’s new performance management system. The
City’s current performance ratings can be found in Appendix III
Performance Rating Definitions
Performance is above the expected level or requirement.
Exceeds expectations in many core functions or has
Exceeds demonstrated aptitude outside of these core functions.
3
Expectations Consistently generates results above those expected of the
position. Contributes in a superior manner to the department
and the City.
Performance is consistently acceptable and meets expectations
Meets
2 of the position. Good performance allows for core position
Expectations
requirements and competencies to be successfully fulfilled.
Performance is below expectations and work requires
supervision, correction, direction and monitoring. Needs
Does Not Meet improvement to allow for core position requirements to be
1
Expectations successfully fulfilled consistently. These individuals will develop
a performance improvement plan with their supervisor to
improve job performance
* Segal 11
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5. Proposed Competency Definitions
For All Non-Bargaining Employees
Competency Definitions
Takes personal responsibility for meeting commitments. Ensures that expectations are clear
Accountability
and results are achieved. Encourages others to be accountable.
Achievement Orientation Continually improves performance (e.g., accomplishes results faster, more simply, at lower
(Job Performance) cost, with fewer problems). Sets and strives to meet challenging objectives/standards.
Shares, disseminates, and delivers clear and accurate messages in a manner that is
Communications appropriate for the individual or audience in both written and oral communication. Listens
openly, attentively and seeks appropriate clarification.
Keeps in close touch with the needs of internal/external customers, takes actions and works to
Customer Service achieve resolutions that recognizes the needs of all parties and the City. Gives high priority to
customer satisfaction and service for both internal and external customers.
Demonstrates mutual respect and empathy towards others and actively supports the City’s
commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Pursues deliberate efforts to
ensure that differences are welcome, different perspectives are respectfully heard, and where
Diversity & Inclusion
individuals feel a sense of belonging and inclusion. Proactively seeks opportunities for learning
and personal development related to diversity, equity and inclusion and demonstrates a
commitment to learning to build and develop intercultural competency and capacity.
Is a self-starter and seeks opportunities to contribute to the City. Proactively evaluates, selects,
and acts on information, various methods, and strategies to identify and address problems
Initiative
and/or opportunities before being asked or required to do so. Promotes and encourages
initiative in others.
Effectively shares information, helps others, and works collaboratively and cooperatively with
Teamwork & Collaboration others within and across departments. Actively listens for multiple perspectives to achieve a
common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
* Segal 12
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5. Proposed Competency Definitions
For All Non-Bargaining Managers
Competency Definitions
Works with others to identify their strengths and development needs. Provides others
with developmental work assignments, timely feedback, and helpful coaching and
Coaching/Development
advice. Effectively uses the performance management system to develop and
monitor subordinates
Manages people effectively. Encourages, recognizes, and supports employees as
essential elements for success. Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable
People Management
positive and corrective feedback to others. Motivates direct reports and teams or
project members.
Understands the principles and concepts of project management. Manages the
Project Management planning, organization, and execution of a project to achieve objectives. Leads efforts
to plan, schedule, and determine the goals and requirements for specific projects.
* Segal 13
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6. Additional Performance Management Best Practices
Segal’s Performance Development Success Triangle
Clearly articulated strategy
and objectives
Greatest Impact Roles and responsibilities
Performance standards
Strategy & Goal alignment
Leadership Champions of Feedback
with a Growth Mindset
Support
Ongoing feedback Performance Process requirements
conversations Program calendar
Development
Program outcomes Goals and expectations
Program resources Competencies
Overcoming barriers Multi-source assessment
Accountability at all levels Design Technology needs
Execution
Consistency Review and specifications
Greatest Effort
Effective Performance Development is achieved through
a balanced focus on leadership support, design, and execution.
* Segal 14
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6. Additional Performance Management Best Practices
Segal’s Five Conversations for Manager-Employee
Interactions
1. Establishing the Relationship
Discuss and set priorities, goals, styles
Agree on relationship norms and roles
5. Planning for
Development1
Relationship
Understand
organizational and unit
goals/objectives
Translate to actionable Career 2. Setting Expectations1
expectations Enrichment
Exchange performance
Discuss respective information
manager/employee
roles Expectations Agree on potential actions
4. Coaching1
Identify opportunities
Coaching
Actively in engage in
coaching on a regular basis
Feedback
3. Exchanging Feedback1
Identify performance challenges
Plan for success
1 These conversations take place at least quarterly * Segal 15
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6. Additional Performance Management Best Practices
Focal Reviews vs. Anniversary Date Reviews
Focal reviews, also called common review date or scheduled reviews are when all employees are
evaluated at one set time; the process usually takes 1-2 months to complete depending on the number of
employees and the complexity of the process.
The benefits of this approach are numerous:
1. They require less administration time from HR, because the process typically runs over a few
months rather than an entire year
2. City wide goals can be established before you begin your process, so everyone can align their goals
to these
3. Managers can also assess employee performance in light of City wide results, further linking
individual and City wide goals
4. Everyone's performance is being evaluated at the same time, so managers can easily compare
employees' performance and provide ratings and feedback that are fair and consistent
5. Any changes to evaluation criteria, forms or workflow can be rolled out to everyone at the same time
6. On-time completion rates are typically higher than for anniversary processes, because the entire
organization is focused on completing appraisals at the same time
7. It's easier to arrange and offer training on tools and process, as well as on the management skills
needed to conduct effective employee performance appraisals, since training is conducted with at
once, and employees will be applying the learning immediately
8. If compensation adjustments are being made at the same time, it's easier to keep them fair and
consistent. Focal reviews also make the whole compensation budgeting process simpler and easier
* Segal 16
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6. Additional Performance Management Best Practices
Benefits of Consistency Reviews
The Role of Leadership Better Consistency Drives the
Insist that the talent pool be constantly Following Benefits
developed Improves the quality of assessments
Set a “high bar” for talent assessment Increases the likelihood that
(e.g., performance and competencies assessments are completed
standard)
Increases the likelihood that performance
Create a “straight talk” environment messages are delivered
Insist that real tangible actions be Increases employee confidence in the
decided in the meeting “fairness” of HR processes
Insist that actions send a strong clear Increases the performance culture by
message driving higher standards of performance
Treat talent as an organization-wide and potential
resource Helps new managers learn from
seasoned managers
Reduces favoritism and reluctance to
share talent
Allows individuals to move into other
departments of the City
* Segal 17
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6. Additional Performance Management Best Practices
Consistency Reviews Increase Consistency and Fairness
Low Visibility High Visibility
Old Assumption
Manager
New Assumption
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• Without consistency review, supervisors set goals, • With consistency review, peer department heads and
ratings, and rewards in silos leaders review and refine proposed goals, ratings and
rewards before finalizing
• Supervisors tend to rate most employees either
high or in the middle • Norms of difficulty and differentiation are developed1
• As a result, there is little ability to ensure • Consistency of differentiation allows greater rewards for
consistency in ratings. Perceptions of inequity are the highest performers, and perceptions of equity
created between groups between groups
Consistency reviews that make the proposed messages and actions visible among peer department
heads to ensure consistency of standards and delivery of messages and actions.
1 The norms of difficulty and differentiation refer to the key differences and standardization between does not meet, meets and
exceeds expectations ratings * Segal 18
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7. Project Approach and Timeline
June July August September October November
1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30
Phase 4: Performance Management
Develop a Performance
Management Strategy
Develop a Custom Performance
Appraisal Tool
Develop Performance Pay
Matrix
Meeting #6: Review
performance management
strategy, tool and matrix with
project team
Department Heads review and
provide feedback, Segal
updates with any changes
Seek Council approval of new
Performance Management 13th
system
Meeting #7: Communicate and
Train Management on the New
System
Segal will provide training to management in late October/early November.
• Complete
• Next Step
• Key Meeting
* Segal 19
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Performance Development Form for Non-Bargaining Staff - Instructions
1. The employee and the supervisor complete drafts of the forms independently and exchange them
at least 24 hours before their scheduled meeting to discuss the employee’s performance.
2. The employee and supervisor meet to review and compare their respective versions including the
employee’s strengths, accomplishments, growth opportunities, ways to be more effective.
3. A final version of the form is completed by the supervisor including an assignment of the ratings for
job results, competencies and goals. Any changes made to the document should be discussed during
the performance discussion meeting.
4. The employee and supervisor both sign the final version of the form. The employee’s signature
does not imply agreement with the appraisal; the signature indicates that the employee has received
and reviewed the evaluation.
5. Job results, competencies and goals are discussed at the beginning of the performance cycle.
Quarterly reviews are conducted to discuss progress. A final assessment is conducted at the end of
the performance cycle.
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Performance Development Form for Non-Bargaining Staff - Draft
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Employee Name: <NAME HERE>
Employee Job Title: <JOB TITLE HERE>
Employee ID: <EMPLOYEE ID HERE>
Manager Name: <NAME HERE>
Date of Self Assessment: <DATE> Date of Manager Assessment: <DATE>
Job Results
At the beginning of the year, in the space provided, please note the day-to-day core job responsibilities. At year end, employees and their supervisor complete the employee assessment of job knowledge,
results orientation, and overall employee performance against key job responsibilities and exchange the completed form 24 hours before their scheduled meeting. During the performance development meeting,
the employee and the supervisor discuss and finalize the evaluation. The weighting for this section is set at 40%.
Manager
Day-to-Day Core Job Responsibilities Weighting Employee Self-Assessment Manager Assessment
Rating
Job Responsibility 1 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
Job Responsibility 2 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
Job Responsibility 3 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
Job Responsibility 4 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
Job Responsibility 5 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
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Competencies
The following 7 competencies apply to all employees and the 3 additional for positions with supervisory responsibility. The weight for each of the 7 competencies is 5% for those with no supervisory responsibility.
The weight for each of the 10 competencies is 3.5% for employees with supervisory responsibility. At year end, the employee should complete a self-assessment of performance against these goals. The
manager should provide commentary on the employee's self-assessment as well as their own assessment of the employee's performance against these competencies. In the rating column, the manager should
indicate the extent to which these competencies were achieved by selecting a rating from the drop-down. The total weighting for all competencies is 35%.
Manager
Competency Weighting Employee Self-Assessment Manager Assessment
Rating
Accountability Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Takes personal responsibility for meeting commitments. Weighting
Ensures that expectations are clear and results are achieved.
Encourages others to be accountable.
Achievement Orientation (Job Performance) Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Continually improves performance (e.g., accomplishes results Weighting
faster, more simply, at lower cost, with fewer problems). Sets
and strives to meet challenging objectives/standards.
Communication Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Shares, disseminates, and delivers clear and accurate messages Weighting
in a manner that is appropriate for the individual or audience in
both written and oral communication. Listens openly, attentively
and seeks appropriate clarification.
Customer Service Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Keeps in close touch with the needs and perspective of Weighting
customers/markets and takes actions that benefit them and the
City. Gives high priority to customer satisfaction, including
internal and external customers.
Initiative Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Is a self-starter and seeks opportunities to contribute to the City. Weighting
Proactively evaluates, selects, and acts on information, various
methods, and strategies to identify and address problems and/or
opportunities before being asked or required to do so. Promotes
and encourages initiative in others.
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Diversity & Inclusion Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Demonstrates mutual respect and empathy towards others and Weighting
actively supports the City’s commitment to diversity, equity and
inclusion in the workplace. Pursues deliberate efforts to ensure
that differences are welcome, different perspectives are
respectfully heard, and where individuals feel a sense of
belonging and inclusion. Proactively seeks opportunities for
learning and personal development related to diversity, equity
and inclusion and demonstrates a commitment to learning to
build and develop intercultural competency and capacity.
Teamwork & Collaboration Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Works effectively with others to achieve business goals and Weighting
objectives. Takes steps to promote cohesiveness, collaboration,
and synergy with colleagues throughout the City. Bridges
personal, business, and cultural differences to work effectively
in team settings.
Coaching/Development (for supervisors only) Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Works with others to identify their strengths and development Weighting
needs. Provides others with developmental work assignments,
timely feedback, and helpful coaching and advice. Effectively
uses the performance management system to develop and
monitor subordinates
People Management (for supervisors only) Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Manages people effectively. Encourages, recognizes, and Weighting
supports employees as essential elements for success.
Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and
corrective feedback to others. Motivates many kinds of direct
reports and team or project members.
Project Management (for supervisors only) Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Understands the principles and concepts of project Weighting
management. Manages the planning, organization, and
execution of a project to achieve objectives. Leads efforts to
plan, schedule, and determine the goals and requirements for
specific projects.
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Goals
At the beginning of the year, please provide a summary of the 2 goals for this year. Please also select a weighting for each goal. At year end, the employee should complete a self-assessment of performance
against these goals. The manager should provide commentary on the employee's self-assessment as well as their own assessment of the employee's performance against these goals. In the rating column, the
manager should indicate the extent to which these goals were achieved by selecting a rating from the drop-down. The total weighting for all goals must sum to 25%.
Manager
Goal Weighting Employee Self-Assessment Manager Assessment
Rating
Operational Goal 1 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
Operational Goal 2 Select Enter text here Enter text here Select Rating
Enter text here Weighting
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Employee Development Plans (Future Enhancement)
In the space below, please include a brief description of development plans to help employee enhance his or her performance in the coming year.
Development Plan 1:
Development Plan 2:
Additional Comments from Employee
Please use this space to provide any additional performance management-related comments.
Additional Comments from Manager
Please use this space to provide any additional performance management-related comments.
Quarterly Discussions
Discussion Date Completed
Quarter 1 Check In Enter text here
Quarter 2 Check In Enter text here
Quarter 3 Check In Enter text here
Year End Performance Summary
Job Results Weighting Rating
Job Responsibility 1 Weightings<>40% Select Rating
Job Responsibility 2 Weightings<>40% Select Rating
Job Responsibility 3 Weightings<>40% Select Rating
Job Responsibility 4 Weightings<>40% Select Rating
Job Responsibility 5 Weightings<>40% Select Rating
SECTION: 40% Missing Rating(s)
Competencies Weighting Rating
Accountability Weightings<>35% Select Rating
Achievement Orientation (Job Performance) Weightings<>35% Select Rating
Customer Service Weightings<>35% Select Rating
Initiative Weightings<>35% Select Rating
Diversity & Inclusion Weightings<>35% Select Rating
Teamwork & Collaboration Weightings<>35% Select Rating
Coaching/Development (for supervisors only) Weightings<>35% Select Rating
People Management (for supervisors only) Weightings<>35% Select Rating
Project Management (for supervisors only) Weightings<>35% Select Rating
SECTION: 35% Missing Rating(s)
Goals Weighting Rating
Operational Goal 1 Weightings<>25% Select Rating
Operational Goal 2 Weightings<>25% Select Rating
SECTION: 25% Missing Rating(s)
TOTAL: 100% Missing Rating(s)
Year End Signatures
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Supervisor Signature: ______________________________ <DATE>
Next-Level Supervisor Signature: ______________________________ <DATE>
Employee Signature: ______________________________ <DATE>
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole - Legislative, Finance & Administration
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager DATE SUBMITTED: 10/7/20
PREPARED BY: Matthew Harline, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances
REVIEWED BY: City Manager & Controller/Treasurer
APPROVALS: Council Committee of the Whole
EXHIBITS: Exhibits – Capital Investment Plan Amendments
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: As per the attached Exhibit & Draft Ordinance
AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
TIMETABLE: Upon Council approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $8,420,300 for Fiscal Year
2021.
The proposed budget amendment includes adjustments to carry forward project balances for ongoing projects.
Also, note revenue adjustments are also included for projects that have carried over and had debt financing or
reserve fund appropriations to partially fund projects. These include capital asset reserves, impact fee
reserves, HVAC project loans, and State Revolving Fund Loans.
The items above along with the Capital Project carry forward balances total $8,420,300 as follows:
Fund Budget Balance Adjustment
Governmental – Capital Projects Fund $3,513,500
Water – Capital Projects Fund 854,900
Wastewater – Capital Projects Fund 1,580,200
Electric – Capital Projects Fund 2,388,300
Community Transportation 83,400
Total $8,420,300
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Exhibit
City of Dover
Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget
First Amendment
Capital Investment Plan Amendments
FY 2020
Revised Prior Carry FY 2021 Revised
CIP Fiscal Year Forward Year FY 21 CIP
Project # Title Budget Expenses Balance Budget Budget
LB2006 Library Surveillance Expansion $ 18,600 $ 17,210 $ 1,300 $ - $ 1,300
LB2003 Library Audio/Visual Upgrade 29,800 15,167 14,700 - 14,700
LB2002 Library Access Panels 39,200 35,276 3,900 - 3,900
PR1900 Park Maintenance Facility 298,000 223,012 74,900 - 74,900
PR1701 Dover Park - Cameras & Parking Lot 253,800 75,005 178,700 (133,700) 45,000
PR2004 Schutte Park Land Improvement - Engineering 145,000 84,542 60,400 133,700 194,100
PR2002 Dover Park - Can-Do Playground - Grant Receipt 195,000 - 195,000 - 195,000
--- Replacing 2012 Dodge Durango (Life Safety) 43,400 - 43,400 - 43,400
--- Replacing 2002 Dodge 1500 Pick Up (Code Enforcement) 18,900 - 18,900 - 18,900
--- 2020 Strategic Automobile (Code Enforcement) 18,900 - 18,900 - 18,900
--- 2021 Strategic Automobile (Inspections) 24,100 - 24,100 - 24,100
PD2005 PD Communications Center Alarm 136,700 62,326 74,400 - 74,400
ST2001 Street, Concrete and Alley Pro 1,063,900 238,555 825,300 936,000 1,761,300
ST2007 Operations Yard Relocation Imp 445,000 103,294 341,700 - 341,700
ST2003 Meeting House Branch Improvement 1,050,000 73,512 976,400 - 976,400
--- Replacing 1992 International Dump Truck 144,700 - 144,700 - 144,700
ST2009 Persimmon Park Place Drainage 63,000 15,128 47,800 - 47,800
ST2006 West Street Flooding Improve 14,000 - 14,000 - 14,000
ST2004 East Lake Garden Drainage Basin 80,000 - 80,000 - 80,000
ST2002 Mirror Lake Drainage Basin Improvement 75,000 - 75,000 - 75,000
CS2001 2020 Warehouse Improvements - HVAC - Loan 390,000 50,000 300,000 25,000 325,000
Total General Capital Project Fund $ 4,547,000 $ 993,025 $ 3,513,500 $ 961,000 $ 4,474,500
Total Increase in General Cap Proj Fund $ 3,513,500
CT1918 Signs Project - Towne Point/Hamlet/Persimmon Cir $ 8,430 $ 4,215 $ 4,300 $ - $ 4,300
TE0601 TCSP Lincoln Park 79,100 - 79,100 - 79,100
Total Community Transportation Fund $ 87,530 $ 4,215 $ 83,400 $ - $ 83,400
Total Increase in Comm Transportation Fund $ 83,400
WQ2001 Water Quality Improvements - Impact Fees $30,900 $ 773,000 $ 503,623 $ 269,400 $ - $ 269,400
WD1900 Meter Purchase 17,200 244 17,000 - 17,000
Water Division $ 790,200 $ 503,868 $ 286,400 $ - $ 286,400
Total Increase in Water Division $ 286,400
WW2004 US 13 East Pump Station #7 Rep $ 280,400 $ - $ 280,400 $ - $ 280,400
WW2003 Puncheon Run Pump Station Impr - Loan 638,500 59,898 578,600 - 578,600
WW2001 Infow/Infiltration Removal 718,000 582,583 135,400 - 135,400
WW1906 Meeting House Branch Sewer Repair 246,100 32,941 213,100 - 213,100
WW2006 SCADA Equipment Technology Upg 308,000 - 308,000 - 308,000
WW1900 Meter Purchase 17,200 244 17,000 - 17,000
--- Replacing 2008 1-Ton Ford Pick Up w/Crane 47,700 - 47,700 - 47,700
Wastewater Division $ 2,255,900 $ 675,666 $ 1,580,200 $ - $ 1,580,200
Total Increase in Wastewater Division $ 1,580,200
WD1609 WTP Process Improvements $ 3,311,200 $ 2,742,687 $ 568,500 $ - $ 568,500
Water Treatment Plant Division $ 3,311,200 $ 2,742,687 $ 568,500 $ - $ 568,500
Total Increase in Water Treatment Plant Division $ 568,500
Total Water/Wastewater I & E Fund $ 6,357,300 $ 3,922,221 $ 2,435,100 $ - $ 2,435,100
Total Increase in Water/Wastewater I & E Fund $ 2,435,100
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Exhibit
City of Dover
Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget
First Amendment
Capital Investment Plan Amendments
FY 2020
Revised Prior Carry FY 2021 Revised
CIP Fiscal Year Forward Year FY 21 CIP
Project # Title Budget Expenses Balance Budget Budget
EE2009 2020 Electric Utility Admin Facility Improvements $ 318,000 $ - $ 318,000 $ - $ 318,000
EE2007 2020 Weyandt Hall Improvements 150,000 72,140 72,200 - 72,200
EE1819 Reed Street HVAC Major Overhaul 1,175,200 - 1,175,200 - 1,175,200
Electric Admin $ 1,643,200 $ 72,140 $ 1,565,400 $ - $ 1,565,400
Total Increase in Electric Admin $ 1,565,400
EG2002 McKee Run Unit 3 Aux Sys Comp $ 60,000 $ 47,669 $ 12,300 $ - $ 12,300
EG2001 VanSant Unit 11 Comp Replcmnts 55,000 31,600 23,400 - $ 23,400
Electric Generation $ 115,000 $ 79,269 $ 35,700 $ - $ 35,700
Total Increase in Electric Generation $ 35,700
FIN Purchase of ERP System $ 842,800 $ 98,016 $ 744,800 $ 500,000 $ 1,244,800
$ 842,800 $ 98,016 $ 744,800 $ 500,000 $ 1,244,800
EE2021 Rt 8 & 15 Pole Design $ 49,500 $ 7,098 $ 42,400 $ - $ 42,400
Engineering Division $ 49,500 $ 7,098 $ 42,400 $ - $ 42,400
Total Increase in Engineering $ 42,400
Total Electric I & E Fund $ 2,650,500 $ 256,523 $ 2,388,300 $ 500,000 $ 2,888,300
Total Increase in Electric I & E Fund $ 2,388,300
Total Carryforward balances from FY 2021 $ 8,420,300
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1 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-14
2 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
3 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
5 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Four Hundred
6 dollars ($8,750,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
7 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
8 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
9 REVENUES
10 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
11 REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
12 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 2,841,100 $ 369,100 $ 3,387,600
13 REVENUES
14 STATE GRANTS - Other 241,800 1,245,000 1,440,000
15 LIBRARY COUNTY GRANT 125,000 - -
16 BUDGET BOND/BANK PROCEEDS 528,600 1,198,300 1,498,300
17 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 3,261,600 2,078,100 2,078,100
18 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 191,800 - -
19 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 445,300 346,400 346,400
20 TRANSFER FROM LODGING TAX - 110,000 -
21 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 4,794,100 4,977,800 5,362,800
22 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 4,794,100 4,977,800 5,362,800
23 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 7,635,200 $ 5,346,900 $ 8,750,400
24 EXPENSE SUMMARY
25 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
26 EXPENDITURES REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
27 FIRE $ 281,100 $ 173,300 $ 173,300
28 GROUNDS 153,400 - -
29 LIBRARY 125,000 - 19,900
30 RECREATION 1,073,600 395,000 904,000
31 LIFE SAFETY 48,900 - 43,400
32 CODE ENFORCEMENT 37,200 - 37,800
33 PLANNING - 20,400 20,400
34 INSPECTIONS 18,600 18,600 42,700
35 POLICE 954,700 912,400 986,800
36 STREETS 3,289,400 936,000 3,224,100
37 STORMWATER 365,000 1,110,700 1,327,500
38 SANITATION 287,200 475,200 475,200
39 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 45,600 61,600 61,600
40 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 174,800 700,000 700,000
41 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING - 39,600 39,600
42 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 390,000 25,000 325,000
43 FLEET MAINTENANCE 21,600 - -
44 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 7,266,100 4,867,800 8,381,300
45 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,266,100 4,867,800 8,381,300
46 BUDGET BALANCE 369,100 479,100 369,100
47 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 7,635,200 $ 5,346,900 $ 8,750,400
48 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
49 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
50 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED:
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51 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-14
52 WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
53 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
54 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
55 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Thirty Eight Thousand Three Hundred
56 dollars ($6, 038,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
57 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Governmentr
58 for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
59 CASH RECEIPTS
60 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
61 REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
62 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 5,349,000 $ 3,794,200 $ 4,618,200
63 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,349,000 3,794,200 4,618,200
64 REVENUES
65 STATE LOAN FUND - WATER 1,401,900 - -
66 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,500,000 1,300,000 1,300,000
67 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 30,900 39,200 70,100
68 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 50,000 50,000
69 TOTAL REVENUES 2,942,800 1,389,200 1,420,100
70 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 8,291,800 $ 5,183,400 $ 6,038,300
71 EXPENSE SUMMARY
72 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
73 EXPENSES REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
74 ENGINEERING $ - $ 20,400 $ 20,400
75 WATER 1,143,500 1,205,500 1,491,900
76 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3,354,100 - 568,500
77 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,497,600 1,225,900 2,080,800
78 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 3,794,200 3,957,500 3,957,500
79 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,794,200 3,957,500 3,957,500
80 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 8,291,800 $ 5,183,400 $ 6,038,300
81 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
82 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
83 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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84 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-14
85 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
86 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
87 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
88 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Sixty-three Thousand Nine
89 Hundred dollars ($3,063,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
90 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
91 from the fiscal year begining July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
92 CASH RECEIPTS
93 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
94 REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
95 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 906,600 $ 242,100 $ 1,243,700
96 REVENUES
97 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 1,564,700 - 578,600
98 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 900,000 1,200,000 1,200,000
99 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 404,900 31,600 31,600
100 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000 10,000
101 TOTAL REVENUES 2,879,600 1,241,600 1,820,200
102 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 3,786,200 $ 1,483,700 $ 3,063,900
103 EXPENSE SUMMARY
104 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
105 EXPENSES REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
106 ENGINEERING $ - $ 14,000 $ 14,000
107 WASTEWATER 3,544,100 1,085,000 2,665,200
108 TOTAL EXPENSES 3,544,100 1,099,000 2,679,200
109 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 242,100 384,700 384,700
110 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 242,100 384,700 384,700
111 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 3,786,200 $ 1,483,700 $ 3,063,900
112 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
113 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
114 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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115 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-14
116 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
117 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
118 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
119 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred Seventy-eight Thousand
120 dollars ($1,778,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
121 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
122 year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
123 CASH RECEIPTS
124 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
125 REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
126 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,751,500 $ 1,733,900 $ 1,764,800
127 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,751,500 1,733,900 1,764,800
128 RECEIPTS
129 TRANSFER IN FROM OPERATING FUND - - -
129 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 13,300 13,200 13,200
130 TOTAL RECEIPTS 13,300 13,200 13,200
131 TOTALS $ 1,764,800 $ 1,747,100 $ 1,778,000
132 EXPENSE SUMMARY
133 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
134 REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
135 TRANSFER TO CP IMPROVEMENTS 30,900 39,200 70,100
136 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,733,900 1,707,900 1,707,900
137 TOTALS $ 1,764,800 $ 1,747,100 $ 1,778,000
138 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
139 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
140 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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141 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-14
142 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
143 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
144 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
145 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Million Six Hundred Seven Thousand
146 dollars ($4,607,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
147 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
148 year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
149 CASH RECEIPTS
150 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
151 REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
152 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 4,970,700 $ 4,603,600 $ 4,603,600
153 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,970,700 4,603,600 4,603,600
154 RECEIPTS
155 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 37,800 35,000 35,000
156 TOTAL RECEIPTS 37,800 35,000 35,000
157 TOTALS $ 5,008,500 $ 4,638,600 $ 4,638,600
158 EXPENSE SUMMARY
159 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
160 REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
161 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WW IMPACT FEES $ 404,900 $ 31,600 $ 31,600
161 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,603,600 4,607,000 4,607,000
162 TOTALS $ 5,008,500 $ 4,638,600 $ 4,638,600
163 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
164 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
165 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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166 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-14
167 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
168 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
169 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
170 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety Million Seventy-One Thousand One Hundred
171 dollars ($90,071,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
172 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
173 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
174 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
175 REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
176 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,550,700 $ 10,230,300 $ 10,230,300
177 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (2,873,800) (5,246,100) (5,246,100)
178 BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 13,676,900 4,984,200 4,984,200
179 BASE REVENUE
180 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 82,686,400 80,417,400 80,417,400
181 UTILITY TAX 1,322,000 1,245,100 1,245,100
182 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 528,000 530,000 640,000
183 RENT REVENUE 110,000 110,000 -
184 GREEN ENERGY 127,400 127,000 127,000
185 INTEREST EARNINGS 195,000 157,400 157,400
186 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION - 2,500,000 2,500,000
186 TOTAL REVENUES 84,968,800 85,086,900 85,086,900
187 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 98,645,700 $ 90,071,100 $ 90,071,100
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188 2020-2021 BUDGET ORDINANCES
189 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2020-2021
190 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
191 EXPENSES REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
192 POWER SUPPLY $ 22,115,400 $ 19,715,300 $ 19,715,300
193 SOLAR ENERGY 2,703,900 3,401,100 3,401,100
194 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 395,200 384,100 384,100
195 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 835,000 634,800 634,800
196 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 411,000 614,600 614,600
197 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 67,500 12,300 12,300
198 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,678,600 5,871,900 5,871,900
199 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 7,792,400 8,476,800 8,476,800
200 CAPACITY CHARGES 11,101,900 15,048,100 15,048,100
201 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 51,100,900 54,159,000 54,159,000
202 PLANT OPERATIONS 5,530,700 4,706,100 4,706,100
203 GENERATIONS FUELS 956,300 488,400 488,400
204 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,163,100) (808,300) (808,300)
205 PJM CREDITS (516,900) (369,400) (369,400)
206 CAPACITY CREDITS (8,422,000) (12,191,700) (12,191,700)
207 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (3,615,000) (8,174,900) (8,174,900)
208 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 47,485,900 45,984,100 45,984,100
209 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
210 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,802,800 3,995,600 3,995,600
211 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,372,900 1,396,400 1,396,400
212 ADMINISTRATION 615,500 707,400 707,400
213 METER READING 401,900 375,300 375,300
214 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 853,100 871,100 871,100
215 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,046,200 7,345,800 7,345,800
216 OTHER EXPENSES:
217 UTILITY TAX 1,322,000 1,245,100 1,245,100
218 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 250,000 300,000 300,000
219 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 200,000 - -
220 LEGAL EXPENSES 100,000 100,000 100,000
221 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 721,400 789,600 789,600
222 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 137,000 127,000 127,000
223 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,912,900 3,784,300 3,784,300
224 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 17,500 21,000 21,000
225 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 327,000 330,300 330,300
226 DEBT SERVICE 1,379,500 1,378,600 1,378,600
227 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,367,300 8,075,900 8,075,900
228 TRANSFER TO:
229 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 6,816,000 6,000,000 6,000,000
230 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000
231 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE 5,000,000 - -
232 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 3,700,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
233 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 25,516,000 18,000,000 18,000,000
234 TOTAL EXPENSES 88,415,400 79,405,800 79,405,800
235 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 10,230,300 10,665,300 10,665,300
236 TOTALS $ 98,645,700 $ 90,071,100 $ 90,071,100
237 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
238 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
239 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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240 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-14
241 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
242 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
243 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
244 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Five Million Six Hundred Forty-six Thousand Five Hundred
245 dollars ($25,646,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
246 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
247 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
248 REVENUES
249 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
250 REVISED REVISED REVISED
251 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 15,157,800 $ 15,640,000 $ 18,028,300
252 REVENUES
253 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 6,816,000 6,000,000 6,000,000
254 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER 298,000 - -
255 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 250,000 - -
256 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 400,000 400,000 400,000
257 TRF FROM DEPRECIATION RSV - 1,000,000 1,000,000
258 INTEREST EARNINGS 150,000 218,200 218,200
259 TOTAL REVENUES 7,914,000 7,618,200 7,618,200
260 TOTALS $ 23,071,800 $ 23,258,200 $ 25,646,500
261 EXPENSE SUMMARY
262 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
263 EXPENSES REVISED REVISED REVISED
264 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 1,643,200 $ 360,000 $ 1,925,400
265 ELECTRIC GENERATION 376,000 1,267,000 1,302,700
266 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,255,000 1,100,000 1,100,000
267 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3,293,000 2,968,900 3,011,300
268 METER READING 21,800 - -
269 ERP SYSTEM 842,800 500,000 1,244,800
270 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,431,800 6,195,900 8,584,200
271 BUDGET BALANCE 15,640,000 17,062,300 17,062,300
272 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 23,071,800 $ 23,258,200 $ 25,646,500
273 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
274 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
275 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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276 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-14
277 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
278 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
279 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
280 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred
281 dollars ($795,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
282 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
283 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
284 OPERATING REVENUES
285 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
286 REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
287 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 334,000 $ 662,400 $ 312,400
288 GRANTS REVENUE 416,600 400,000 483,400
289 TOTALS $ 750,600 $ 1,062,400 $ 795,800
290 OPERATING EXPENSES
291 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
292 REVISED ADOPTED REVISED
293 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 750,600 $ 750,000 $ 795,800
294
295 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - 312,400 -
296 TOTALS $ 750,600 $ 1,062,400 $ 795,800
297 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
298 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
299 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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